The next day came around and it was Halloween. Everyone was talking about what they were going to do that night during their classes. However, they couldn't use much for their costumes since they were only allowed to walk three blocks to stores. Some still had costumes, but not much. Most rats had to make costumes with their everyday clothes. The cafeteria had candy in it though for the holiday, since no one could really go trick or treating. That night, everyone got dressed and seemed to hang out in random places at the school or outside within the three block limit.
Roddy and Rita walked around outside the school talking. Roddy was dressed as a devil with fake red devil horns on his head. Rita tried dressing as an 80's chick, so she streaked her hair in different colors, wore crazy makeup and some of Kandi's crazy neon colored clothes. Rita also wore some laced up boots, that she usually wore every day. "It's been a while since we've been outside the school." Roddy said while walking past some kids running around. "Yeah I know." Rita replied.
"It's so nice and refreshing. I feel free, even if it's just for one night." "I have that feeling too." Roddy replied. "I can't wait until we get out of here." "Same here." Rita said. "Although, I do wonder what we're going to be doing once we get out of here." Roddy added. "What do you mean?" Rita asked. "Well, we've met so many nice friends here. We could literally be a giant clique. What exactly are we going to do once we get back home?" Rita thought about it.
"Gosh, I never really thought of that." Rita answered. "I guess I'd just be going back to work on the boat and taking care of my big family. Not sure if that sounds fun or not." Roddy agreed, but he really didn't want Rita to know that. "It feels just like when you dropped me off at my house up top." Roddy said. "We were a little disappointed when our adventure was over, even though it endangered our lives. Then we'd say goodbye to our friends and that was it. All good things come to an end. But honestly, I'm not sure what this school has done for us."
"What do you mean?" Rita asked again. "Well," Roddy started. "I don't feel anymore proper, in fact, my confedience has gotten quite low ever since I've gotten here." "But, that's mainly because you found out about your family, or families." Rita replied. "Well, yeah but,...I feel like everyone hates me." Roddy said. "I feel like you don't even like me anymore." Rita was really shocked at that. "Of course I like you!" she said. "Sid hates me now." Roddy started up again. "I tried talking to him and, he just got upset again. He even told me that he used to like you." Rita wasn't surprised about that because she knew.
"Yep that's right." Rita replied. "You knew?" Roddy asked. "Of course! He asked me out one day." "Well, what happened? If you don't mind me asking that is." Roddy said. "Well, he asked me out, but I really wasn't attracted to him. I know that sounds aweful, especially since relationships aren't based on looks, but I really wasn't. I rejected him easily, but we stayed really good friends, as you can see." "Oh." Roddy replied. "It's just, he seemed really insecure about not having a girlfriend, and felt that he was fat."
"Wow, I feel really bad for him." Rita answered. "It's horrible how society can be based on looks." "Yeah but then again, his lack of confedience doesn't help either." Roddy replied. "You have to fall in love with yourself first before someone can fall in love with you." Rita smiled at his remark. "Roddy?" she asked. Roddy looked back up at her. "Do you like yourself?" Roddy thought for a minute. His own confedience was so low he didn't even know anymore. "As far as looks or personality?" he asked.
"Why does it matter?" Rita asked. "I mean, your personality and your looks make up your entire soul." Roddy still hesitated. "Well, I guess my looks are ok, even though I've been dressing like a nerd lately. My personality? Well, I hate how clumsy and weak I am." Rita was surprised at his answers. "But, you are strong." she replied. "I mean you saved us from a flood, you flushed yourself down the toilet despite all the sharp turns, you fought bravely with me against the Toad and the dumb henchrats, how the hell are you weak?!"
"I mess up a lot." Roddy answered. They stopped walking for a minute. "Rod, no offense but, you have to get over that." she replied. "That's part of who you are! It hasn't and never will stop you from fighting for what you believe in!" "I really hate having that quality though." Roddy replied sadly. Rita didn't know what to tell him. Literally nothing she could say would make him love himself. Rita felt sick to her stomach seeing Roddy sad. Almost as if...she could feel his pain.
"Roddy, you're making me upset by being upset yourself." she told him. "How so?" he asked looking back up at her. "I don't like seeing you like this." Rita replied. "I hate it when people say hurtful things towards my friends and family, and especially you! If you are hurting then, it's like I can feel your pain, and we both don't want to feel hurt." Roddy's eyes widened in shock. "But that's impossible!" Roddy cried. "No one can feel each other's pain!" "Yeah but, ...I love you." Rita said. "Maybe, soulmates can feel each other's pain..."
Roddy stared at her shocked. She really did like him. They stared into each other's eyes for a little while longer before moving closer. Their heads were really close together as they kept moving forward, with their lips barely touching.
"Hi guys!" Liam said right next to Roddy. They both jumped and Roddy squealed a little. They backed away with Rita smoothing out her skirt awkwardly and putting her hands behind her back. Roddy put a hand on his heart and breathed heavily. "Oh my god you scared me!" he told Liam. "Did I interrupt something?" Liam asked. "No nothing at all." Roddy said blushing. Liam was still oblivious to what had happened. "Anyways, have you seen Bubbles?" Liam continued to ask.
"No, you're not hanging out with her?" Rita asked surprised. "Well, I wanted to ask her to hang out but I really can't find her. Where could she be?" He then started walking around mysteriously. Watching Liam from behind a building, were the henchrats. "Ok Spike, I had Ted lure Bubbles inside the school. Go get her. She's in the cafeteria." LadyKiller said. "Alright!" Spike said running from the edge of a store's building and into the school.
He ran through the doors, turned left at the foyer and into the cafeteria. Sure enough, Bubbles was standing there. She had nothing but bunny ears on her head for a costume. The rest of her outfit was her usual skater clothes. She wasn't sad, but the way she was leaning on one of the tables seemed like she was upset. Spike ran over to her. "Bubbles!" he said. She looked up. She didn't smile but she lifted up and greeted him. "Oh, hi Spike." she said softly.
"What's wrong?" Spike asked a little concerned. "I heard you and Liam fought over me." Bubbles replied. "Well, we do both like you." Spike hesitated. "But you both don't need to fight over me!" she said again. "It's really immature!" Liam then found Bubbles and ran up to both of them. "Spike! Why are you still bothering her?!" he said defensive. "She's upset!" Spike argued. "I was trying to help her! If she really was your 'so called girlfriend' you would know that!" Bubbles stepped about two inches away from them.
"WHAT?!" she cried. "I am not anyone's girlfriend!" Bubbles said. Liam looked surprised, almost heartbroken. "What do you mean?" he asked. "Liam, I really do like you, but we only had one date. We aren't considered boyfriend and girlfriend yet. Not even that close." she explained. Liam understood, but was a little hurt. "Ha!" Spike said pointing at Liam. "You were so sure you both were 'a thing', but you didn't think about her feelings!" he said that a little too happy and devilishly, but it was true.
"Frankly, I don't even know if I want either of you." That's when they both were stunned. "Wait, what?!" the both reacted at once. They glared at each other for a second realizing they spoke at once and turned their heads back to face Bubbles. "I don't want to be with a guy whose going to fight over me with someone else when we weren't even serious yet. I don't even know what to think anymore." she said. Tears started forming in her eyes, but they weren't visible yet. "I'm sorry. I'll try to give one of you another chance, but I have to think this through. I am very confused on my feelings at the moment." she then started sobbing hard and ran out of the room.
"Bubbles!" Liam called. She ignored him sobbing away. Some rats noticed but tried to ignore it and enjoy their night. Liam's face then turned to Spike's angrily. "Oh, so you're going to start blaming me now...AGAIN." he said. "OF COURSE!" Liam shouted. "You ruined everything!" Liam was getting to close to Spike. He kept walking towards Spike until he was trapped against a wall. He then pushed Liam away from him. "LOOK!" Spike reacted pushing Liam back with great force. It surprised Liam how strong he had gotten. "Don't you see it Liam?!" Spike continued. "You are so selfish and agressive! You are blaming everyone for your problems. Actually no, you blame me for every little thing that happens!
It is never me that does anything wrong! I am human! I may make mistakes now and then but I didn't ruin your date, and you pick a fight with me every minute of the day! Maybe that's why Bubble's is confused over her feelings over you! Now stop bullying me all the time!" Liam was stunned at Spike's defense. He actually stood up for himself. Liam was infurated but can't help but feel like it was true. "Yeah but,...ok first of all, you aren't a human, you're a rat," Liam started making it too obvious. Spike rolled his eyes.
"Second of all," Liam continued. He was really angry and was pointing a finger at Spike about to say something. He just sighed though. He dropped his finger pointing at him and stared at the ground. "Spike, I'm really sorry." he said. Spike was a little surprised that he was actually apoligizing to him. "I can't believe this, but I think you're right." Liam continued. "I am always so aggressive and, well, selfish. And like you said, I quickly blamed you for every little thing that happened. I caused this fight between us. Maybe she really is a little too sensitive for me. I guess I am really too aggressive."
"Well, Liam, I wouldn't say that you caused this." Spike replied. "LadyKiller..." Liam said getting angry again. "Just as what I was thinking!" Spike said. "Isn't he you're friend though?" Liam asked. "Yes," Spike answered. "But he played with that girl's heart trying to set me up with her. I think I'm going to have a talk with him." "Why can't I come?" Liam asked. "We are roommates after all." "Yes, but, me and him get along better." Spike replied. He then left and ran out of the cafeteria and up the stairs. Liam stood there with a weird look on his face. "Same old Spike." Liam said walking back outside to find Roddy and Rita.
After Liam left, Thimblenose Ted was at a table listening to this whole thing. He stayed there after luring Bubbles into the room by saying Liam need to tell her something. He was reading a torn up newspaper, which is really hard to read without much of the story, but he had to blend in with the rest of the rats in the room. "Spike is going to confront Dexter eh?" he said to himself rubbing his chin thinking. "I better get in on this as well." he then got up and went upstairs.
Meanwhile, Kandi and Whitey were in Whitey's sanctuary that he shares with Sid and Fat Barry. Kandi was dressed as a cat with cat ears on her head, and Whitey was wearing his normal gangster looking clothes. Sid was in the bedroom with the doors closed so he could not hear them talking. He was still hurt by not having Kandi but knew that she liked Whitey. He tried to lighten up. He was eating candy on the floor. He took a blue jelly bean and was about to put it in his mouth, but stopped. Just knowing the word "candy" reminded him of her. They were so sweet, like her. So colorful and sugary, that brings joy to many people especially kids. "Just like her." Sid whispered to himself.
Sid felt as if his heart were sinking. He was used to this feeling though, so he didn't cry. He is always single. This is just the first time that food has reminded him of the girl he liked. "I'll eat something dark," he said to himself. He grabbed a dark chocolate bar. "Since I'm so sad tonight." He then started munching on it.
"Do you ever wish you never worked for the Toad?" Kandi asked Whitey while they were on the couch. "Well, not really." Whitey replied. "I needed a job, and that was what I ended up with. I promise you though, I never tried to physically kill Millicent and Rita." "Oh ok but...Millicent?!" Kandi interrupted herself. "I knew his name was Millicent! Wait, is that his real name? I heard your teacher calls him Roddy!" "I don't know." Whitey replied. "That man has got so many secrets, it's a wonder he's still alive. Do you, happen to like him still?" Kandi looked down for a minute at her hands. "I really don't know." she replied. "I don't think so though. "I mean, I never got a chance with him so, since nothing ever happened, feelings could still be there. Just, ignored.
But, I think I like you better." Kandi said smiling. Whitey smiled and blushed at her. "Really?" he asked pleased. "Yeah, I mean, both of our personalities are a lot alike. Sometimes I feel like, people treat me like I'm a five year old." Kandi replied. "I don't know if anyone thinks that I am really capable of anything. I am not that smart, I admit that." "I feel that way too." Whitey replied. "I always messed up, which is probably why, Roddy and Rita are still alive all." Kandi seemed a little terrified at that remark. "But I am not that smart either. I get everything confused. But hey, if we are really dumb, we can be dumb together." He said that with a smile.
Kandi wanted to smile but was a little hesitant. What am I doing? she thought to herself. Maybe I am really that dumb to be in love with a criminal! Whitey was still expecting an answer from her. "Whitey," Kandi started. "I..." The front doors soon swung open. It was Spike. "Whitey!" He shouted. "We are going to my room, NOW!" "Now?!" Whitey stood up and asked. "Yes, NOW!" Spike repeated. "It's urgent! Henchrat meeting!" Spike then left and ran down the hall. Whitey sighed and Kandi felt awkward. "SHUT UP YOU CRAZY VERMIN!" came a shout through the wall along with some pounding.
It was from Le Frog. "God, every single time I try to get ze sleep you all start arguing! Sacre' bleu! Je ne peux pas! (I can't)" he mumbled again in french through the walls. "I'm sorry Kandi, I have to go!" Whitey said and walked out of the room. "But wait!" she called. The door clicked shut. She sighed. "I am more confused then ever!" Kandi said to herself. She then got up and walked sadly to the room she shared with Rita and Tiffany.