It was the first day of October, and Halloween was just around the corner. Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup were finishing their last class at Pokey Oaks kindergarten for the day: art class. Each of their drawings reflected the spirit of the holiday. Buttercup scribbled a fierce-looking jack-o'-lantern. Blossom detailed her knowledge of anatomy to the best of her ability by sketching a skeleton while Bubbles shaded her flower in a deep shade of blue violet. The moment the bell rang, the children rushed out of the school building with vocal and visual glee. The girls promptly joined them.

The leaves amongst the trees were well into their process of shifting from a lively green to mortal colors of red, orange, and brown.

"it's strange how beautiful the world used to seem...," Blossom commented. Her sisters frowned.

"Hi, girls," the professor greeted jovially.

"Hey, professor."

"Someone called for you a little while ago. I believe her name was Mio?"

"Did she say why she called?"

"She mentioned something about a Halloween party. I wasn't sure whether you wanted to go trick-or-treating or go out with your friends."

"Would it be okay if we went to a party this year?"

"Well, I don't see why not. Just be safe, okay?"

"It's a promise."

Blossom dialed Mio's number. It was one she knew well by now.

"Hello," a voice answered inquisitively.

"Mayu?"

"Hi, Blossom."

"The professor told us Mio tried to call earlier about a Halloween party. Is she around?"

"She's right here."

Mayu passed the phone to her younger sister.

"Hey, Blossom. It's been a while."

"Yeah."

"We were thinking of having a get-together outside of Townsville this year. Would you be interested?"

"Of course. We already asked the professor."

"We already called Leon, Chris, Harry, Terry, and the others. Leon is working on the construction blueprints."

"Cool. Can we bring a few friends?"

"Absolutely."

"We'll work out the details later. It won't take long once we start the building process."

"Sounds good."

"We'll see you soon."

"Bye."

Blossom hung up.

"Grab your dates, girls. We've got work to do."

The siblings flew upstairs. They opened their closet door. Brick, Boomer, and Butch were waiting for them.

"Is everything alright, guys," Boomer asked.

"We're going to a Halloween party, but we need to plan some things out. Will you help?"

"Sure. Nothing better to do anyway."