Trick or Treat
Chapter III: Relax

By: Michelle



Around 4:00, Raphael and Venus came in Casey's apartment hoping to see Shadow in her Halloween costume she had been telling them about the last few days.

"Oh good." Casey said as they walked in the door. "I have a favor to ask."

"What?" Raphael had observed how relieved Casey sounded as they walked in the door.

"Can you and Venus take Shadow Trick or Treating tonight?"

"I thought April was taking her."

"She was." Casey answered. "But she got called into work."

Seeing that it was the perfect opportunity to get out of watching the horror movies, Venus smiled and said. "We would be glad to take her."

"Actually." Raphael said, knowing what Venus was up to. "We have plans for tonight."

Casey sighed. "What about Leo?"

"He's on a retreat with Splinter."

"Donnie?"

"Retreat."

"Mike?" Casey asked knowing this was his last chance.

"Mike and Mondo are at the lair. I don't think they have anything to do tonight."

Casey placed a hand on the top of his head. "I'll call them."

"Have you decided?" Raphael asked Venus while Casey was on the phone.

"No." She sighed. "I want to take Shadow trick or treating."

Raphael pinched her butt. "But then we can't be alone tonight."

Casey hung up the phone. "Mike and Mondo are on their way."

"That's good." Venus said, noticing how much more relaxed Casey was.

"Well, I got to get ready for work." Casey said. "I'll be back in a few minutes."

Venus walked into Shadow's room and watched her play. Raphael followed her. When Shadow noticed the two of them, she ran to give hugs.

"Hi Uncle Raphael. Hi Aunt Venus." She smiled. "Like my costume."

"You're a vampire." Raphael guessed teasingly.

"No." Shadow giggled.

"Princess." Venus played along.

"No." she continued to giggle.

"I got it. You're a ghost." Raphael continued to tease.

"No." Shadow laughed.

"Well, we give up."

"I'm a witch." Shadow said and put on her hat.

"Oh, come here squirt." Raphael said and she jumped in his lap.