"Admit...Your...Fault."

"I...already...did it!"

Benson and Rigby simply glared at each ither with a serious expression on both their faces as they were currently fussing over something. Mordecai and Mordecai were looking with rather bored expressions as they went back and forth. Rigby argued about finishing his work early, as Benson argued agaisnt him by saying the only thing that hasn't been done was cleaning the attic. Rigby was very much bored with that, and decided it really wasn't worth working on since it was already spotless. And so this agument began.

Luna and Scarlet were casually sitting on the couch, visibly confused, though the former was very embarrassed. She had invoted Scarlet over for a study session that CJ very much approved of...and then this happened. Not the best time spender.

It seems as though Scarlet had a strong influence on Luna, as she wore merely a red blouse and orange skirt, Luna wore a purple blouse and blue skirt. Despite their looks, take a look at their personality and you'll think they're related. The swallow eventually blinked, before she looked at Luna and giggled.

"Your place is so much livelier than mine!"

The dragon certainly didn't expect a reaction like that. But she also wasn't going to jinx it. So she just smiled and nodded. She was actually thankful her family was so embarrassing. Wait...she's never been worried about being embarrassed by her family before...huh. Must be these teenage emotions Fives talked about. He explained things so much nicer that Muscle Man did.

"Well at least we finished our studies through all the noise. What do you want to do now?"

"...Mall?"

"Arcade?"

"Arcade in the mall?"

"Excellent." They both nodded affirmatively at this and left the house quickly. The adults trusted those two enough to not get into trouble. Luna did have one advantage with having Thomas as a parent. Even if she does get into trouble, he'll go easy on her.

CJ was another story. She'd rather not find out what she'll do if Luna steps out of line. Which was not likely but also not impossible.

While Benson just stomped away, not wanting to deal with Rigby at the moment anymore. Rigby childishly stick his tongue at him and just pouted. "I actually do my work and I'll still get yelled at. How fair can that be?!"

"Pretty unfair." Rigby turned around, and smiled. Eileen was here, all casual. "Looks like things are too difficult to make easy anymore for you."

"Tell me about it. Gah!" He groaned. Eileen pouted a bit, and kissed his cheek softlt. His mood changed instantly. "Welp, I'm all better now." That was so easy. Except..."Wait...Eileen?"

"Yes?"

"Are we...ya know...the thing? The two people get together thing? The whole emotional ordeal? The-"

"If that's what you want Rigby, then I'll accept it. I'm you're girlfirend if you say yes. I see you're a bit conufsed on-"

"EILEEN! Yes or no?"

"Yes. I'm your girlfriend."

"YES!" It was silly, but that question has been bugging him for too long now. He got his answer, that's all he wanted. Soon enough, Mordecai and Margaret came downstairs, sighing as Rigby's rant was over.

"Guys, we're pretty woozy after having to work for a few hours. You don't mind if we just hang out with you guys to relax, do you?" Mordecai said while rubbing his eyes. Margaret just yawned. All she had was her yellow shirt and jeans. She looked a bit stressed. They needed this relaxing time.

After a moment of thinking, Rigby nodded and looked at Eileen, holding her hand and making her smile over it. "Yeah, we're done working for now. Let's get ourselves some relaxing time, over at Cheezers!" Silence. "Alright I guess just a simple walk around the park can help clear our heads and not be so jumpy over things going horribly wrong. At some point of time, something has to go right for them.

After a series of nods of approval, they all walked outside as they each began talking about work, fun things, and Luna. They had no idea that they were being closely watched.

Margaret had that feeling deep in her, that they were once again in danger, and her heart trembled while her body shivered. But to spare Mordecai his concern for her, she deparately tried to hide her fear with a cheerful smile.

Just looking at that smile made Mordecai worry. Not only was he the best lier around, but he also knew when his own friends were lying to him. And Margaret was lying through her smile, he knew this. But he was not forceful enough to just call her out on that when she's trying to keep him from worrying. With no way out of that situation, he just kept looking oblivious.

"So Eileen, I'm just gonna ask...again. How is it that reptiles be shedding their skin and it's just replaced by a completely brand new one?" Mordecai groaned for as interesting as that subject was, it was highly disgusting, it's the way you think about it. Like other birds, Mordecai's blue feathers will just...fall off one day and he'll wait a while before he gets a brand new cost of it.

Oh how he hated puberty back in the day. So...So...SO much. His mother made it much more embarrassing than it should be. Especially after he was given...the Talk. The conversation all teens dread in their lives. And parents have very little choice but to explain theor side of it before schools could twist it.

...Huh. Mordecai suddenly has total immense pity for Thomas and CJ when they have to go through that. Maybe they'll just have Skips do it. Spare the awkwardness. Hopefully. Skips is known to be blunt. Okay they may have to do it themselves.

It's been a couple hours since they walked around, and they felt much less tense than when they started this entire thing. Margaret was actually showing a true smile. She was about to say something at last. But then she sensed a presence nearby, one of malice. Then she felt heat rising. Too quickly.

Way too quickly.

"DUCK!" Margaret grabbed Mordecai and pushed him down to avoid an incoming projectile, as Eileen did the same for Rigby. They looked up to see that they just barely avoided a fireball that could have burned thwm severely.

"What the heck is going on now?!" Rigby shouted as he turned to face the foe. "Holy crap..."

Remember that Wizard from Rigby's story during the first Terror Tales of the park? Hahahahahahaha! He's real. He's not supposed to be real. WHY IS HE REAL?!

"Foolish cretins are of minimal concern for anyone. Prepare to die!" He chanted before spreading his evil presence onto the things in the park. The trees and shrubs looked sinister, and came alive. The lampposts were lile living electric traps. The rocks were turned into rock monsters. All of them came to life, and they looked evil, and resdy to destroy.

"Destroy them!"

Running away in different directions were a good enough resction to an order like that. Mordecai and Margaret ran in one direction as Rigby and Eileen ran in another. The creatures each ran after both pairs while the Evil Wizard split in two and followed them both.

Rigby and Eileen currently ran for their lives as they were hunted hy the monsters and the Wizard. Rigby was constantly panicked as he kept as close to Eileen as possible. How ironic. Rigby's Halloween story from years ago has come back to haunt him.

Rigby has the worst of luck. Point blank period. And Eileen has to endure this with him. Whether this was good or bad he couldn't immediately decide. All he focused on was trying to get her out of here, away from danger, be safe. Wow being a boyfriend made him worry a lot.

"LEAVE US ALONE YOU BEARDED...GUY!" Lightning was then struck at him, as he yelped and kept dashing on all fours.

"Rigby there has got to be a way to rid ourselves of him!" Eileen shouted across from him. They hopped over a bench, which rock monsters easily smashed aside. They roared out in frustration as they tried to kill the small couple.

After a long while of chasing, the lampost monster zapped at theirnfeet, and Eileen tripped, rolled around, and crashed against a wall. She adjusted her glasses, slowly opening her eyes as the Evil Wizard came upon her. He readied a black fireball, grinning evilly down at her. She was too scared to respond to him.

"STOP!" Rigby held his hand out. Suddenly the wizard was feeling immense pain through his chest. He looked down in shock and surprise...a sword went straight through his heart. A...digital sword? A video game sword.

Rigby just looked up, just as surprised as the victim. Did I do that...?

The Wizard clone disappeared with his death and ran up and hugged Eileen tightly. "Are you alright Eileen?! Did he hurt you?! He didn't hurt you, did he?! Please tell me you're alright!"

Eileen noticed something with her glasses. They flickered, before they flashed for a second and she blinked. She...saw that happen before? Did she just have a foresight vision? But how?

Doesn't matter right now. Because her girl mind was perfectly contemt with letting a worried sick raccoon hug her tightly. He was protective of her. Rigby was very protective of Eileen. And she loved every moment of it.

Back with Mordecai and Margaret. They were also currently running like hell as the Evil Wizard, the real one, was currently blasting away at them with his flames and knives that just appear out of his hands. He felt his clone slowly die away, and he snarled.

"Tch, no more games!" He rose his hand up, and a pillar of rock rose between the birds, separating them. Margaret's back hit a tree, and her vision blurred when she failed to recover from the blow. He approached her with a dark look as he readied black lightning fist to blast her with.

Mordecai recovered faster, and he saw Margaret, and time meant nothing to him. She was always in danger for unknown reasons, and she was the target, once again. And he's had it up to here with all of it.

He ran full force towards them, picking up much dirt with his feet, as some blue energy surrounded his wing, the evil wizard brought his blackened lightning fist struck down on Margaret. He got inbetween them and...a loud boom sounded off, picking dust up from the shockwave. The wizard was in full surprise mode as he saw what Mordecai has done.

Moredcai has a bright blue shield around his arm as he pushed off against the attack, looking at him strongly. "I'm sick of people picking on Margsret on the time! I'm not just gonna let it happen anymore!"

The Wizard looked at him in shock as he was staring at the aura shield the blue jay summoned. He couldn't believe it. "You're...his descendant..." He shook his head. "No matter! The both of you will die!"

Margaret reacted on reflex, she pushed her wing out and shrieked. "Stop it!" As soon as she did, the Wozard was suddenly pusjed away with immense force, as he was thrown over the horizon. He wouldn't be coming back anytime soon.

Meanwhile the robin was trying to process what she just did. But it did not matter, because Mordecai embraced her with a gentle hug. She hugged back, as they were safe for the moment.

I'm so glad you're alright!

She flinched, as the voice...sounded much like Mordecai's. But his beak never moved. So how did she do that? And how did she pudh that wizard guy away just by thinking? And where did Mordecai's shield come from?

It was official, the week of Halloween messed with her mind. But she was sure she wasn't dreaming or hallucinating. What they did...actually happened. And understanding it will have to wait, she guessed.

Never had Thomas been so glad to hear that his class for today was done for the day as he was just about done with all of the crazy writing. For some reason it just never ends. In college you keep writing or you'll fall behind very quickly. You'd see how this would make him the tiniest bits of paranoid about his classes.

But surely enough he manages to complete his assignments before checking in for work. Then it's all just the usual day for him, which was not being normal. But that's okay. As soon as a dragon started being his daughter, he accepted the fact that being normal is overrated and boring, so being crazy is one of the best things ever. CJ said something like that.

He blushed. He considered that having a girlfriend who could loterally become a thunderstorm without trying shouldn't be considered normal either. Having a scary girlfriend...surpringly that's more likely to be normal. But denying her beauty was impossible for him. And she's also got s tendency to be really brave, plenty of things to be loved about her. Then his minds started to shift to less than innocent thoughts...

"No. No. No. Stay focused. Don't go there Thomas. You're way better than that." He said while shaking his head. But then he blinked. "Wait...what was I even thinking about?"

"Probably about being surprised about who decided to visit him at school." Said a voice that happened to belong to CJ. Without knowing it, she had slid across his desk with her legs crossed. He smiled and sat up to meet her eyes.

"How did I know you were gonna show up here one day?"

"You can't possibly want to face the complications of college by yourself, do you?"

"No. I guess not." He smiled at her, then gave her a hug she gratefully returned, along with a kiss to finish. When that was over and done she grabbed his hand as she hopped off the desk. He walked her out of his room and took the time to shpw her around the place.

Unknown to them though, someone entered the entire buildng while wearing a weird faceless mask with strange scale markings, as he sniffed the air. Noticing his target in the area, he slowly started walking the halls, finding his targets sooner or later.

Later during the day, Thomas has just about shown CJ around every spot of the school, as they laughed and smiled over their little time together. Neither of them noticed the figure in question sniffing them out and hunting for them.

It was only until Thomas lead her around a corner that they spotted him. He saw the mask, she saw the mask, and they suddenly felt unsafe. And they were right to think so, as he pulled out something, it looked like, a blaster? Huh, the same one used by GBF Jr. And-

Ah crapbaskets...

"CJ...duck." No more motivation needed as they hid back around a corner to avoid the red laser fire. Thomas looked around as the sound of heat breaking concrete was sounding off in the hallways. He was narrowing his eyes as he thought of a way around.

He thought for a second, sooner or later this person will have to reload, and they'll take their chances for escape when it comes. When the firing aruptly stopped he grabbed CJ's hand and ran across. They barely ducked as the firing began once again, this time he was intent on chasing thwm down.

"Okay Thomas, any idea who that is?!"

"I wish it isn't who I'm thinking it is!"

Those lasers were beginning to get very accurate, as the gost almost slip once they entered a dark room. They blocked the door with a desk, and they kneeled down after they entered a dark closet with a seeable keyhole to look through. After the commotion stopped, they stayed quiet just to feel safe.

CJ decided to break the silence. "So...this turned out to be a pretty crappy visit when it was almost over...huh?" She laughed a bit nervously, yet still filled with life. Thomas was surprised she could pull that off.

"Yeah, well, at least we're unharmed. Nothing bad happened to us physically just yet...and I hope it stays that way..." Thomas responded, just as nervous.

Another minute of silence. "Uh...Thomas? You realize we're in a dark closet...right?"

"Yeah?"

"No one can see us."

"Nope."

"You know what kind of thing happens when a couple is alone in a dark closet when no one sees what they're doing?"

"Probably not."

CJ resisted a giggle. His naviety can be compared to Rigby's, and it was still cute either way. "Well...I am hugging you pretty tightly. You're hugging me pretty tightly...yeah?"

He nodded.

"Well...in your haste to close the door and go on and hug me like you are now...hehe..." CJ blushed, as Thomas was looking at her confused. "You have two hands, dude. One is behind my back. Where's the other?"

He felt his right hand on her back, alright. Where was his left? Not on her back. Lower...lower...loooweeerr...oh. Thomas suddenly felt his face heat up faster than he thought was possible.

"S-sorry! I wasn't really watching what I was doing and-" Thomas rambled, before heseing the main door burst open, as CJ clasped her hand on his mouth, quietly shushing him.

They heard the guy walking around, sniffing the air and checking the desk. CJ can now tell the person is not at all human as they first inferred, so it had to be some sort of animal anthro. But what? Using her powers indoors obviously isn't as affective as using them outside. Thomas looked through the keyhole, noticing the numerous amounts of reptiles and mammals kept here in comfy containers for safe and harmless experiments. Oh, he must be in the Biology room. So he must be able to-

"Gotcha!" Thomas only had a split second to react before a hand bursts through the door, and threw him against a desk. The blaster barrel was aimed right at his head. He froze up, before he shut his eyes closed.

...And then nothing. Nothing happened after that. He opened his eyes before notcing something. Everything stopped. Everything just...froze. He looked around before seeing CJ with her face in shock. Hesitant, he touched her. She sparkled a bit, before she blinked. Then she shook her head.

"Did you just stop time?"

Haha! Stop time! Thomas, stopping time?! That's gotta be the most ridi-wait a moment. He remembered that orb flashed them with some sort of bright light, and then they felt different. Very much so. Without hesitation, he grabbed her hand and ran out the room, leavinf the figure there frozen firing a blast that never reached it's target.

They eventually made it far outside the building, as they caught their breath and noticed that everything really did stop. Thomas felt nervous.

CJ was just curious. "So uh...think you can restart time?"

"How CJ? What should I say? 'Time Begin?'" Right whem he said that, sound returned as everything was in motion again, shocking them. "That was easy..."

"Well that sure was an interesting visit. Awesome. Life threatening, but awesome. C'mon, let's get back to the park." CJ held his hand and they began heading back.

Thomas was still thinking back to a certain something, face red. "Uh...CJ? About that thing back in the closet...I uh..."

She actually laughed, holding her side, then smiled, waving her hand in a 'not a problem' fashion. "It was only an accidental grope, dude. I know you didn't mean it."

That obviously didn't help his nerves as he only blushed harder. CJ once again laughed. So naive and innocent some days and another...you're too cute, Thomas.

Luna has only been to a mall so little times, so each visit fills her with wonder. Scarlet is well aware of this and so enjoys taking her there every chance they may have to go. The place was bustling, so much that unless you're not early, getting inside is extremely difficult. Good thing they early, huh?

Luna made extra sure thst she purchased something while she still had a chance, and since she has no money, Scarlet was more than glad to psy for the dragon's favorite snack. Funnel cake. Just like Rigby, she prefers chocolate, mostly. But is willing to eat any kind there is thst is reasonable and not gross sounding.

"I love these!" Luna said happily as she kept licking off the whip cream off her snout. She tossed her plate and looked at Scarlet, who seemed a bit surprised, yet not completely. All she did was blink and smile.

"I simply can't believe that one who eats as much as you do...can still have a decent figure afterwards. You ma'am, are special."

Luna tilted her head, not getting her friends meaning at sll. When that actually became apparent to her, she rubbed the back of her head a bit awkwardly. "I guss I forgot there are a lot of things you are just learning...you just came around, after all."

Luna laughed, agreeing. Though she used to know why she was trying to hide her secret...she forgot that she was supposed to. She kept her wings hidden most of the time becsuse she kinda forgets she has them. Yes, Rigby's tendency to forget rubbed off a bit on her.

After a while, she got up and they began to leave the place. Before Luna stopped before a huge mirror that seemed to catch her every detail perfectly. Then the image shifted into something larger. She blinked. Her full dragon form was in full view on the mirror while her actual self was still in anthro form.

Scarlet was right behind her, looking surprised. She didn't think Crystal knew this, but this mirror was meant to show one's true self, and it never lies. So that mean's...

"My new best friend is a dragon...that's totally awesome!" Scarlet whispered. Just because she knew, doesn't mean others should. Luna turned towards her, while the swallow smiled. She read the look. Her secret was safe with her. They then walked completely out the building.

Neither of them knew that Luke was on the upper level, and he saw the image. He was put off guard, but decided to stay quiet until more information was given. He came down the lower level to leave the mall. But when he passed by tue mirror for himself, he didn't see that something huger than henwas was on the mirror.

But he pretended not to notice.

Later...

"What's going on again? Things keep disappearing?" Felicia said as she walked with Luke and Neo. Neo was just getting out of his house due to persistence from the feline. Luke was more than willing to join them. Though Neo wasn't able to show the same emotion like he wanted.

"Someone must be really good at stealing, because the traces just vanish after that. No one can get a lead." Luke said, adjusting his glasses. Felicia complimented him on a good observation, and he blushed lightly. "I-If only we could just manage to find some sort of trail and follow it to the source...we may be able to find something."

"We're not officers, Luke. We shouldn't be mixing ourselves in this." Neo said quietly, his jacket rustling. The red wolf on the back just glowed a bit after he said that. When Luke was about to retort, a high pitched voice interrupted his thoughts.

"Hey! Guys!" Scarlet waved, as she and Luna ran over to them.

Neo took a particular notice as Luna approached. She seemed so...carefree, happy, cheerful, her face said it all. And there is no reason for it. She just does it. Neo frowned. Why can't he do that anymore...? Her face just shines innocently as she smiles at him. He could only turn away to mask his confusion...and his blush.

After a moment of that, Luna pointed to a broken down building. "I'm smelling something really unusual from that building. It isn't the usual weirdness either. Something is just different..."

"You mave have a point. Let's check it out." Felicia said straightforward as she headed there first. With a note of hesitation, Luke followed as well. Neo and Luna just went for it. Scarlet seemed a bit disbelieving, but sighed once knowing that they were serious.

When they entered the building cautiously, they noticed a bunch of the stolen items were shown here. Luna's guess was correct on her first try. Neo seemed a bit surprised by this.

But before they could try to do anything with them, a ball of fire was launched at them, and they ducked to avoid it. Luke backed uo, already afraid, and was knocked to the ground by an unforeseen force. Luna looked up, and gasped.

"Hey! It's those two from Mordecai and Rigby's deceased enemy guys! It's...Su...S...Sua...Susan! Yeah, crazy lady was Susan!" Luna ssid, but had a claw on her chin since she was a bit unsure.

"And is that blue glowing guy...the Hammer?" Felicia squinted. "Huh...somebody beat him...at last. Always hated the Hammer." The video game boss turned angrily at the black cat. She only smirked, and held her arms out. "I'm right here." He took no more invitation and charged at her. All she did was step aside and ran into a pillar. She smirked again, that was way too easy.

Susan just glared. Luna blinked. Oh this must be the non talking one...she got normal sized? Huh. More fire was launched, as Luna just jumped to the side and dodged with a roll. None of her friends but Scarlet knew she was a dragon. No exposing herself here.

Neo just ran around in a full circle as Susan tried to hit him with fire, and even molten fists. He just avoid them all while staying close to his friends. She went for a downward fist slam which he did a backflip to avoid it.

He generated smoke in his paws and shot her in the head with it. She rosred as she shot more fire at him. He rolled to the side as she kept roaring inhumanely while lunging at him, he punched her head down. She recovered and lunged again. This time her caught her wrists, and he struggled.

"Grr...crazy bitch..."

Meanwhile Felicia avoid another powered punch from the Hammer. The building isn't very stable, and she's running out of places to avoid him. She'll have to use her powers soon...

Luke was grabbing his head, panic filled his thoughts. He didn't know what to do, he couldn't think straight!

Do not think then...release me from the shackles.

I can't! You'll just go out of control again and I can't see what you'll be doing if I let you out!

I believe taking this risk is worth saving the girl, yes? Now I ask politely again...release me...

...

In no time, Luke's mind was blank. Only rage.

Neo punched out Susan one more time, sending her into unconsciousness. He sighed, and checked the attic for more stolen stuff. What he found was surprising. Someone was captured. She was a fox with a blue skirt and green blouse. Neo narrowed his eyes, and felt off about her...but ignored it. Free her first, wondering, later.

Felicia was backed into a corner, nowhere to go now. She just sighed and began to weave her paws in a symbol, as the Hammer grew ever closer. But then...

A giant croc just busted through the walls and lunged at the Hammer. Unable to reacted, he was chomped on in the middle, slammed to tje ground a couple of times, and thrown through the wall like a ragdoll. He turned to Felicia, worry in his glowing green eyes.

Luna was about to say something, but couldn't because they had to leave quickly. The building came down hard. Everyone hastily made it out...but the croc pushed Felicia out, and the rubble crashed on him...

Later...

"Luke?" Felicia asked as the gisnt croc began to wake up. He was chained to one of the cages of the petting zoos, but made no effort to break free. Skips likes to be cautious, can't change that.

He sat up, looking down upon Luna, Scarlet, Felicia, and his best friend Neo. The mysterious fox also looked at him, nervously. Not because of his form, but that's just her personality. "I don't blame you for putting restraints on me...but understand this. I am not Luke. I'm a different persona in the deepest depths of his mind, only allowed out when I'm needed, because I become very dangerous when enraged. Luke's consciousness is drifting in his mind somewhere. Until then, I take his place."

"So...when will he be back?" Felicia asked.

"It takes time, but he shall return. Until then...I rest here. By the way, my name is Slash." They noted this. Slash. Not that jerk that Margaret dated, Slasher. Just Slash. And they can see why. His claws and teeth were sharper than ever, and his tail actually looked like a spiked ball, but not exactly. His eyes glowed bright green. He just sat there patiently, chains keeping his arms from going too far away. He would tell them of his past with Luke...but that's for the boy to decide.

Neo sat by the croc, not oeaving his friend behind. Meanwhile, the girls were comforting the shy fox, who just murmurred things like "M-M-My name is J-Janet...I'm S-Sixteen..." And not much else after that. Felicia really wanted to crack a joke about the girls chest, as it was the largest she's ever seen on a female. But because the girl was shy, she decided against it.

Later that day, Rigby came by with a bucket of somethinf, and a spoon. Neo slept soundly near the cage. Slash opened his eyes, looking down at the puny raccoon compared to him. He blinked. "Luke tells me you're the one named 'Mr. Rigby' right?"

"I keep telling the dude just call me Rigby...anyway, you must be thirsty or hungry or all of that. So Mordecai asked me to feed ya." He brought the large bucket in front of the croc, confusing him.

He sniffed. "Such a strange aroma...what is it?"

"I call it, Rigjuice! Altough it kinda tastes like soup too, and I added a bit of meat for ya...so it may be called...Rigsoup?" Silence. "...Just try it." He scooped a bit of the liquid, and lifted it in front of the croc. Slash tikted his head, before shrugging and slurping up the liquid. Rigby flinched, expecting a negative reaction or a hater of Rigsoup comment.

But he got the opposite. Slash clicked his large tongue, and them smiled widely. "This is(swallows) the best thing (licks jaws) I've ever tasted in my life with Luke!"

Rigby blinked in shock, before fist pumping. "Yeah! Finally, someone actually likes my product!" So with that, he sat down, Slash also sat down, paws on his knees, as Rigby scooped another spoonful of Rigsoup, fed it to Slash, and repeated the process. It got really calm after that.

"Huh...what a mellow way to end a chapter." A hard jab made Rigby whine. "GAH!"

Mordecai sighed, bringing his fist down after the blow. "Rigby, what did we talk about?"

The raccon sighed. "No Fourth Wall breaking...I remember..."