Hey Everyone! Since it's that time of year when everything is spooky and stuff, I thought this update would be a Halloween/All Hallow's Eve/Dias de los Muertos special. I'm sorry if I left your version of this holiday out, I don't know any others.
No one commented, favorited, or followed since last chapter, so we'll skip that part.
Quick note before you start reading: This has nothing to do with the main plot. This is also a modern-time story (a.k.a. "our world"). It's also Elizabeth P.O.V. She's also a little bit exaggerated, but it makes the story funnier. It's also a pretty short story, so sorry about that.
On with the story!
"Again?! You're really still doing that Meliodas?" I sighed, exasperated. For years now, Meliodas and Ban had been doing this thing every Halloween. Each year, they would take turns trying to scare themselves silly. Often, Elaine and I would get wrapped up in it, resulting in just me, her, or both of us screaming our heads off. "Tonight," Meliodas said, grinning broadly, "Ban has challenged me to go visit the old graveyard at midnight. Of course, you'll come too, right?" "Do I have a choice?" I asked hopefully. Meliodas considered for a moment. "Nope!" he said. Great.
Around 11:30, Ban drove us up to the black iron gate of the graveyard. "Good luck~" his sneer gave me goosebumps. Why, why, why, do they have to act stupid at this time of year? Why not on Christmas? That's a much friendlier holiday. Coming out of my thoughts, I shivered. Graveyards, I hate them. All the spooks, creeps, and things that go bump in the night. I shivered, pulling my bark blue hoodie over my head. As I forced myself to walk to the entrance, I could feel my legs shaking. Wait a second... The gate was locked! "Huh," I pretended to be disappointed, but inside, I was dancing with delight. "Guess we can't go, so let's just head back to the (safe) car." I said. "No worries," Meliodas looked up at me, mischief gleaming in his eyes. Oh no. No, no, no, no, no. In about thirty seconds, he had climbed the gate, jumped down onto the other side, and was unlocking the gate from the inside. "Oh great." I knew my fake enthusiasm wasn't convincing. I walked through the gate. Oh gawd, my knees wanted to buckle. "S-so, how long do we need to b-be in here?" I asked. "Hmm, Ban just said to make it to the other side." Meliodas shrugged his shoulder nonchalantly. I could feel the color drain from my face. The graveyard was easily two or three miles across.
Two minutes in, something grabbed my leg. "EEEEEEEEK!" Meliodas whirled around, causing the flashlight to illuminate my face. His reaction? He ended up laughing. "You should see the look on your face Ellie! You tripped on a tree root!" He helped me up, still chuckling, and we continued along. After what seemed like an eternity, I could see the other side of the gate. The car was there, too. Ban was drunk and passed out in the passenger seat, so nothing could give me a final scare. My face brightened a little. The worst was behind me! Then...
Out of the corner of my eye, a pale figure came into view. I stiffened, and turned around very slowly. It was a ghost, I'm sure of it. Quickly, I ran behind Meliodas. Then, the ghost disappeared. I sighed in relief. "BOO!" Something tapped my shoulder. "AHHHHHHHH!" All I heard was laughing. Wait a second, that laugh was familiar... "Elaine?!" Her soft brown eyes closed as she grinned. "Sorry, Ban asked me to." I pouted, "please, please, don't ever do that again!"
"Hey!" Meliodas called. He had opened the gate on this side and was, of course, now drinking. Elaine and I shared a glance. Neither guy was fit to drive now. "I'll drive," I said. Elaine smiled, "Sounds great."
So, how did I do? Good? Bad? Let me know! I'm also wondering if you guys have any ideas for the cover. Comments, whatever they are, make me smile! Have a great and safe Halloween/Halloween-like holiday. And, of course have a great rest of your day (or night)!