Zed Pov:
"It was a strange time at Suburbia, I didn't know whether it was for the better or worse. But I experienced there? Let's just say training to become the first ever zombie football player came in handy. I'd never, ever! Would imagine my first time out of Seabrook having to deal with a army of not zombies, a large pig man and a ancient demon woman all interested in Addison! Though nothing bad happened to her, so I'm glad. From what I was told by Rev, Brit as well the mayor sent half of the Sentinels to make sure Suburbia would never be disturbed. As well that no one would try and take over the empty town. Luckily, we came back and it was all calm. Nothing bad happened and I got to spend time with my friends, which apparently was us hanging out at the arcades."
Zombie Town-Arcade area
Several weeks passed since the Suburbia visit, and right now Zed and the gang just needed some time to act like teenagers. Or more less try to have some fun since the summer was still going on, in which the best way to do it was hanging out at the arcade place. It had old games and different types of entertainment in which was a good place to hang out. Zed, with several others from the gang were playing some games.
"This game is infuriating!"
Shouted a rather impatient like werewolf in which it was Waylon, who was invited since he couldn't engage in the fight in Suburbia. So Zed offered him a game that could let him take his aggression out on a boxing game. Zed, was on the side checking out on the beta werewolf who lost a match.
"Waylon? It's just a game. Besides, you have enough coins to win the game."
Zed assuring him on how that he could continue to play the game, however the large wolf merely growled at the zombie seeing how that there was much more then losing a game. The zombie boy kept his distance as well noticed Wyatt and Bonzo, who were playing that of air hockey.
"I think the reason why Waylon is upset is on the fact that you brought my sister and Wynter to a town full of dangerous creatures led by a thousand year old woman. And had to battle your way to save Addison, which made him jealous."
Wyatt explained to Zed why the large wolf was acting upset, from what he was told by both Willa and Wynter. They battled threw hordes of husks, holding nothing back as well risking life and limb to save their friend. It was something Waylon craved for let alone desired since his family were warriors.
"Well next time I'll make sure to bring him, and you if it happens again. But still, all I want to do is hang out with you guys."
Zed responding sounding both relieved as well how over the past weeks, things have settled down since the fight. Along how that while it may be boring for Waylon, it was better then dealing with something that would terrorize Seabrook as well it's people.
"Revenant?"
Bonzo asked as he was still focused on playing air hockey with Wyatt, in which he was able to score a point from himself. On the side of the arcades, Zed looked over to see that of Rev. In which the zombie protector was over by a cowboy game. He was holding that of a pistol controller as well focusing on the targets that were popping up on screen.
"You mean the lone zombie? He's been hanging out there for a while, as well trying to get better at shooting. What ever had happened with him when he fought Tunrida. Brit thought he hang out with us while Night wing handle the cases."
He explained to Bonzo about what he's been up to, along that when they were handling the strange woman's boar like beast. The way back to Seabrook was rough, as well of how he needed to get looked over by Baba Yaga. In which the wounds he received were deep, let alone had to take it easy with the missions and monster handling. So he decided to distract himself with a video game.
"You know I can hear you guys right? Heighten hearing? I have that ability."
Revenant speaking out to the guys who were near the air hockey table, in which they looked a bit nervous on saying that. Rev, looking at them was able to hear the digital sounds of the AI enemies. In which while he was looking at Zed and the others playing, he was able to shoot them all without missing a shot.
"Yee haw! You cleared the town, way to go sheriff!"
The voice from the arcade station as Rev won the game, spinning the plastic revolver along of placing it back in it's original slot. He walked over to the guys as well to talk with them about the whole 'fight' scene that happened in Suburbia.
"Brittney didn't tell me to take a break, I did. Because after all that madness as well learning about Seabrook's dark secret? I think I want to try and breathe a bit of normal for a while. Let the fruitpire and Sentinel handle the job."
The glasses wearing zombie stated at with what happened in Suburbia, it be good for him to relax. As well hang out with his friends, hearing that of a howl from the arcade station. In which Waylon, had finished his came and walked over fascinated with this topic.
"While I can't say you've earned since the scratches on your body prove you were in a fight. It doesn't mean that you won't be called on, and I don't mean your human agents."
Waylon speaking on how that while he may have time off from handling the things that try to sneak into Seabrook and try to start trouble. They would come looking for him, Rev nodded as well agreed to that notion. Along how the words from Tunrida still rang in his head, about darkness and fear. As well how it could possibly come after them and half of Seabrook.
"But luckily nothing came here. Since Brit, Addison's dad and the wolf pack kept guard over Seabrook when you left. They called it the 'Trinity guard' for how we watched over the town."
Wyatt speaking out on how when they left Suburbia, the mayor had the three factions unite together as well stand guard of the city if anything would try to enter. He pulled out a phone showing both human, zombie and even werewolf making sure if anything from Suburbia would try and make it's way here.
"Wow. And I wasn't here to see that? Dang it."
Zed spoke out in which this was something Addison would enjoy, let alone feel proud of with how this was something that she dreamed of. Waylon, himself didn't know how that even was handle. Though sure enough they made sure if the threat of Suburbia would be stop by the people of Seabrook.
"Well at least it's a good thing the town can look after itself for a while. I mean not much has changed right since we left?"
Revenant congratulating them for standing on their own feet as well preparing for whatever might have happened when they left. As well curious about if something had changed, in which the zombie noticed the look on their faces in which something did change. In which Rev raised a eyebrow at the sentence, to which Bonzo walked over showing them a flyer.
"Bucky."
Bonzo briefing him and Zed on what happened, to which apparently the cheer captain was hosting that of a party. It was located at a old dance studio, in which he was able to convince the mayor to host a cheer party.
"He wants to try and help people learn how to move as well dance like him in order to get more cheerleaders on the team. Though he had to share it with the coach since he needed someone from the school to support him. So he got the coach to help him."
Wyatt explaining the situation seeing how without the gang to get the town interested with what was going on, let alone see some excitement. Bucky took the spotlight and decided to 'help' the people. Though on the side, the coach would offer that of Froyo in the mix, as well adding different types of flavors for the guests. Zed, looked at it as well nudged his shoulders thinking it might be because of him getting embarrassed at the pool party.
"Maybe it's payback for the video that came up, maybe we should check it out. Addison will since their cousins."
Zed offering that they should attend the event since they at least should check it out, due to how the flyers were across the zombie town. He didn't notice it up till now, though Waylon merely growled at the idea seeing how it was bad enough hanging out with smiling and preppy humans. He'd be in a building full of them as well Bucky being in charge.
"Seriously?"
Rev asked Zed on if he was serious in actually attending this event, though Zed gave him a look seeing how he was being serious. As well how it shouldn't be that bad, the guys merely sigh seeing they would be convinced by Addison to come.
"I only go where my alpha needs me, not you. No offense."
The beta wolf Waylon stating as well crossing his arms as he stated the only way he'd attend this would be if Willa went. To which Wyatt gave the large wolf a look seeing that she might attend it, for the Froyo yogurt. Zed saw the looks on their faces in which it might be a bit strange for them to attend this event along Bucky of all people hosting it.
"Come on, it won't be that bad. We could add some moves on our own, think positive right?"
Zed offering some positive thinking for them, in which the others merely nod their head agreeing to attend the event. To which they would have to get some clothing along call the girls to see if they would attend the event. While the guys walked out, someone was listening to the conversation. To which it was Zoey, who was taking Puppy out with a walk as well heard about the cheerleading party.
"Puppy? Your thinking what I'm thinking?"
She asked her zombie canine companion in which the dog was right now chewing on that of a large bone, along wasn't listening in which he's teeth was gnawing on the bone. Zoey, smiled as well scratched the side of his ear making the zombie dog bark to her.
"Yep. We try and get into the party, maybe learn some new moves."
Zoey smiling at the idea as well making sure she wouldn't get noticed by Zed since he might not want her to be there due to how many people attending this party. Making sure they didn't make a sound, both Zoey and Puppy made their way back home so they could prepare for the event.
Evening-Downtown of Seabrook
With the announcement of Bucky's Cheer practice party, most of the people from school as well other students went to attend the event. Heading over to support her cousin was Addison, in which she needed something to distract herself from the Suburbia event. Walking by her was Bree, who was still shocked about the event as well concern if her friend was aright.
"Are you sure your ok to do this? From what you told me about maybe it be best to stay home? Maybe enjoy some Froyo in the bed?"
Bree offering that with this many people and music playing, Addison needed some time to get back to feeling normal. Addison, could tell from Bree she was doing this because it was a rather terrifying moment. Addison nodded at how she was alright to see what her cousin Bucky was doing.
"It's ok Bree, really. Besides it helped me learn a lot, which was not letting people. Especially a thousand year old horned woman intimidate me. Plus, always have friends to back me up."
She responded to her worried friend about how this strange event helped her know better, especially with what Bucky was doing. The two arrived to see that of the studio in which had lights, as well tons of people heading inside. By the side was there werewolves Willa and Wynter waving over in which they were waiting for them to come.
"Finally, you came. I was getting some stares from some cheerleaders. Not yours but Bucky's. Since he's the main attraction of the event."
Willa speaking out in which they apparently were getting some looks from the normal humans that were apart of Bucky's cheer squad. Addison, assured her wolf friend it was because she was unique. Besides on how the studio was open for everyone, as they were waiting for the boys. They heard that of a bell ringing in which it was the football coach who was pushing a Froyo cart.
"Fresh Froyo for sale! Got em in different flavors, vanilla. Chocolate, Strawberry, and now offering brain flavor."
The coach telling the people who were coming inside of the studio to get some Froyo, in which Wynter waved over who got excited over the yogurt. In which the girls looked at the excited werewolf girl who was smelling the aroma of the yogurt.
"I'm a bit hungry, also I want make sure Rev gets one when they come."
Wynter telling the three girls on how while it was custom for werewolves to eat meat to help strength themselves as well exercising. She had a sweet tooth for snacks, the coach noticed them as he pushed his cart over to Addison and the others and gave some for Wynter.
"Hey coach, you don't seem so happy? I thought with so many people it be good business."
Addison asked the coach noticing the look on his face, he didn't looked so thrilled about the whole situation while he was still selling his Froyo yogurts to the people.
"It is, but it's because out of all the studios for Bucky to host it. This studio used to be owned by Craig Keeper, a old music maestro who put his heart and soul to giving Seabrook some rhythm. Though when a new sensation, such as cheerleading came. It made him lose it, as well passed away."
The Froyo seller explaining the sad backstory of this town's old maestro that gave this town music. In which the four listen curious about if there was more to this tale. In which the coach looked forward seeing how more people were heading inside.
"I came here to make sure the studio didn't change that much, as well there's not that many yogurt cartons on the ground."
Stating he was doing this to honor the place, as well heading over to continue selling the yogurt. As he left them, Zed and the guys came over to notice them as they greeted each other. So far the studio party was going start, in which they headed inside to see what was happening. So far inside of the place it showed much of Bucky's decorations as well posters for new cheerleaders to join him.
"Where's Eliza at? I thought she might be want to come?"
Addison asking Zed if they saw their smart as well tech expert on why she wouldn't be attending it. Apparently she was busy with working on her Tombstone suit, as well how she wasn't a big fan of cheerleading.
"I feel like she made the right call in keeping out, this much pink and green would make a garden of flowers jealous."
Revenant making a joke which got most of them to chuckle, but was soon silenced by that of a sudden cheer. Looking above on the second floor where there were more people on, coming up in a spotlight that was hooked up in the studio. Was none other than Bucky, in which he was in that of a styled up cheer uniform suit. In which he waved to the people seeing how most of his fans were here.
"Well hello my Seabrook people! And welcome to the first ever Cheer Studio party. In which I, as well my all star cheer team, will help you be as great as me. Or possibly join up for the cheer squad. In which tonight will be doing everything that you've seen at Seabrook high."
Bucky calling out to the people in which they clapped and applauded for him, seeing how whenever he came. It be quite the show, moving back. Bucky whistled to his cheer squad in which they prepared below them on catching him. Rushing out and leaping over the railing, everyone gasped at the sight. Only to see him caught by his team, the crowd cheered from him at how it looked graceful and right on cue.
"He smell's of pride, and girl's cologne."
Willa calling out to which Addison, couldn't help but laugh a bit to which the werewolf girl smiled seeing it was good for her friend to smile. Though as they were enjoying the moment and atmosphere in the air, Rev was eating the Froyo that he was given, but soon noticed his amulet was starting to glow faint green.
"No, don't you do it!"
Revenant shouting at his amulet in which the others noticed, in which it was going off like if it was a flashlight. Taking it off he decided to leave it outside, though as he did so. He was hearing that of screaming outside, as well them leaving the studio. Looking at the doors, they opened wide in which the people looked shocked to see a surprised visit.
"Craig Keeper?"
Coach spoke out as well looking shocked to see him, in which he looked like a zombie. He had chains over his body, along a torn up suit with a black tie. He had on a pair of shades as well looked like a band player.
"It's a zombie without a Z band!"
One of the people shouted out as well making the people freak out, though the possible revived Craig Keeper snapped his fingers. Making the windows and shutter as well making everyone stop screaming.
"I, am no zombie. But a enraged ghoul, who happened to hear this. Debaucher of music, in this once smoothing studio."
Craig spoke out in that of a raspy tone, as well walking in to see most of his old studio turned into that of a bright and cheerful house party. It made the ghoul rather angry as well gritting his teeth which made some of the people uncomfortable. Seeing how this was unexpected, Bucky along with his squad walked over to the rather old and angered ghoul.
"I don't think that's a good idea."
Zed called out but was stopped by Wyatt and Willa, seeing how that Bucky needed to learn this lesson. Bucky, went face to face with Craig as well trying to not pass out from the stench.
"Well this studio is under my name, Bucky. Captain of Seabrook Cheer squad and..."
Before he could continue, Craig merely let out a growl which made his blood go cold. As well the others, the old maestro looked around at the place and chuckled.
"Well then kiddies, if you wish to perform. Then by all means, allow me. It will be a dance, to die for!"
Craig shouted out loud before raising his hands in the air, suddenly the whole studio begun to shake. As well make half of the people run out, the Z gang noticed on the side where a old set of doors were boarded up. Something was banging on them, breaking threw the doors. Was old instruments, they were flying in the air, to which they went to several of the humans and zombies.
"Haunted band? Seriously."
Rev asked in which when the instruments connected to the humans and zombies, they were taken in by the possession. They soon begun to play in that of a upbeat type tone, let alone how the music made several of the people stop and go under his control. Craig left out a wicked laughter at how he had the studio under his control.
"Jam! Just Jam! Just Jam! This is the Crypt Jam!"
The possessed people sang in which the others watched how Craig was moving to his music. Let alone how he was slowly burning away Bucky's decorations making the cheer captain scream.
"This is the Keeper! for I have a tasty treat. Inviting you all to a dance, Only the best of fiends can come, We'll have Skele tons of fun!"
Craig announced as well turning several of cardboard cut outs of Bucky and that of other cheerleaders into skeletons. Everyone kept back at how this supernatural ghoul was turning the studio into a haunted house party.
"So come on down to the Keeper's zoo. I'm sure it will get grave reviews, Be on time if you can. For this is The Crypt Jam!"
Turning to the gang, Craig made several of his controlled victims come to him. In which they soon synchronized in a dance, the others watched at this startling like performance but couldn't help how it was making them bob their heads to the rhythm.
"Jam! Just Jam! Just Jam! This is the Crypt Jam!"
Craig's band announcing the name of this strange dance, Addison as well the others kept close together in which the people guided them to join Craig's dance. To which they only pretended to dance in order to get Bucky and get out of the which Bucky was walking by Craig seeing how he was educating him on real music.
"The Crypt Keeper's in tha house! With a groove that's nasty & mean, like the effects of a guillotine."
He sang as he walked over to that of a stand where people could sign up to join his squad, transforming into a actual guillotine. The blade swung off and cut his head clean off, the human screamed as well the others ignored it. The others saw how the head was bouncing off to the side keeping up with the rhythm.
"Permanent headache is the mission, for you have entered the keeper's terror vision.. So everybody just make that dash, A dash to the Crypt Keeper's monster bash!"
Craig's head continuing to sing which made everyone confused how he was still able to keep up with the beat of the song. Until they soon noticed his head landing back into his own headless body, Bucky tried to make a run but saw several possessed human and zombies stopping him.
"So come along with the Keeper's plan, For this is the Crypt Jam!"
Praising the name of the dance again in which in order to get out of the studio, they had to play along. Revenant being the brave one joined by his side, as well the others in which they did that of a synchronized dance with the keeper.
"Jam! Just Jam! Just Jam! This is the Crypt Jam!"
The controlled individuals were singing across the studio as well how the more they danced with the ghoul's rhythm. The more the place was changing back to it's original look, to which Craig threw two horns in the air which Wyatt and Waylon caught looking confused.
"Yo Horns!"
He shouted at the two wolves in which they didn't know how to play, though they got a look from Willa in which she just wanted them to blow on it before they got noticed. The male werewolves soon begun to play which surprisingly enough, made the music much more lively as well had everyone cheering. Craig, guiding the frighten Bucky to his side and leads him to the middle of the room.
"Alright everybody, I need you all to listen to me now. Here we go now."
Craig announced as he tapped on the ground hard, to which summoned a small stage made of bones. Walking right to the top. He made sure everyone looked at him as well had their full attention.
"Everybody in the house, lemme see you go Psycho! All the monsters go psycho! All the people & their friends go psycho! Everybody in the house go psycho!"
Announcing to the crowd to go psycho, both humans and zombies. Were cheering for him along of the Z gang, in which they tried to get close to Bucky. So far he was to guarded by his possessed friends. So far they couldn't do anything since they were innocent, the controlled humans and zombies noticed them in which they moved the small gang back.
"I gotta tell ya, it's just how I am!"
Craig spoke out as well forcing them to move back, they were right at the doors in which they opened right up. Addison as well the others got pushed out landing on the floor, to their eyes. The whole studio had changed to it's old original look, but with a nightmarish like look.
"Jam! Just Jam! Just Jam! This is the Crypt Jam!"
Hearing the song as well Bucky tied up in the mix, in which Craig walked over as well waved to his cousin and friends. Along letting out a wicked laughter before the doors closed sealing them in. Zed and the guys helped the others up, they noticed Zoey along with puppy near the coach's Froyo stand, as they were having some of the yogurt along of watching the show.
"Did we miss the party?"
Zoey asked in a innocent like manner not knowing what had just happened, let alone seeing her brothers and the others groaning at how they were in another strange predicament. And needed to figure it out as well handle it, before it gets out of control as usual.
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