The G-8 meeting started off just like all of the other ones. England and France were bickering, Russia was smiling off into space, America was talking to Japan about some of the projects they were working on, Canada was nowhere to be seen, and Italy was cheerfully chatting with Germany. Suddenly, there was a brilliant flash of lightning, and the building shook with the force of the thunder that followed. Then, predictably, the lights went out.

"Well, this is annoying." England sighed, turning on the light on his phone. The others muttered in agreement, following England's example and turning on their lights on their phones.

"What do we do now?" America asked, looking annoyed. "Japan and I were using our computers for work, and the storm knocked out the internet."

"It's ok, it was almost time for break." Italy said. "We could take a nap!"

"I don't think that would be very useful." Germany said. "I could go and see if I can get the power back on."

"Good idea." Japan said. "But I think that the staff of the building can handle the problem."

"When have you cared about work, America?" Russia teased.

"Hey, I happen to like working with Japan!" America snapped, making Japan blush.

"No need to panic." France said, throwing his arm around England's shoulders. "I will embrace you."

"You're the only thing that we should be afraid of, Frog!" England growled, swatting the arm off his shoulder. Suddenly, America started to laugh.

"Aw man, this is just too funny." He giggled. "Do you know what today is?"

"It is October the 31st." Italy answered, looking a little confused. "But why is that too funny?"

"Today is Halloween!" America said happily. "The situation we're in is just like the plot of a horror story. You know, it was a dark and stormy night, and there is no power in the building, etc."

"WAAH! GERMANY, I'M SCARED!" Italy wailed. He started to cling onto Germany, who shot America an annoyed glare.

"America, I would appreciate it if you didn't try to scare Italy." Germany said, comforting Italy.

"I thought you didn't like scary things." Japan asked America, looking confused.

"No, but I love Halloween." America said, smiling widely at them. "Although Halloween was meant to scare the demons and monsters away from people in the old days, that's not what it means anymore. It's more of a child's holiday now. Kids in my country love to get dressed up, and go trick or treating. Halloween games are very popular, and so are ghost tales. Halloween is really just a time of year where we get to have a lot of fun."

"That's actually really cute." Russia said in surprise. "I thought that scaring people was the main reason for the holiday."

Before America could reply, there was a bolt of lightning, and an image of a person could be seen in front of the window. It looked exactly like America, and was smiling creepily with a crazy look in its eye's. In its arms was a smaller creature, whose eyes flashed red in the light.

"Hello." It said quietly.

England gave a high pitched scream, and pushed France in front of him like a shield. France started to cuss in French, and tried to push England in front of him. Italy pulled out his white flag, and started to surrender. Germany turned pale and stepped in front of Italy, shielding him from the Ghost. Japan shrieked, and ducked under the table. Russia jumped, but quickly recovered himself, giving off his evil aura. (Which wasn't making the situation any less frightening.) However, America started to laugh. He started to laugh so hard, that he had tears started to fall down his face. This made everyone freak out even more.

"He's in hysterics!" England shouted. "Somebody slap him!"

"Whoa, no need to get violent!" America said, still laughing. "I just can't help it. Mattie, that was hilarious!"

"Really, I was here the whole time." Canada sighed. He sniggered as he turned on his flashlight, and came into view. The "creature" he had been holding turned out to be his polar bear.

"I can't breathe!" America wheezed.

"Bloody hell, you nearly scared us half to death!" England snapped angrily.

"How dare you use me as a shield!" France shouted at England. The two started to bicker again.

"Oh, so you aren't a ghost." Russia said, sounding a little disappointed.

"No, I just happened to be sitting in a good location to trick you all. Remember, trick OR treat. You got a trick." Canada said.

"Oh, I see." Japan muttered as he came out from under the table, looking embarrassed.

"Oh thank goodness, there's no ghost." Italy said, putting away his flag.

"I didn't think there was." Germany said a little too quickly.

Just then, the lights came back on, and the countries cheered. Soon, everyone went back to their previous tasks. But Italy was quiet. He had a thoughtful look on his face.

"Hey Germany, you said you didn't think there was a ghost there in the first place, right?" Italy asked Germany quietly.

"Nein, I did not." Germany said.

"Then why did you shield me?" Italy asked. Germany to turn red, and started to sputter. Italy merely smiled, and hugged him.

A/N: Halloween is one of the most loved holidays in America. We love to dress up, go to house to house getting candy, and having parties. It's great! I know that it may be the day before Halloween, but I won't be able to post tomorrow as I have a party to go to tomorrow. So I decided to post this chapter a little early. HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE!