A/N: sithlorde1988 here, with a little something special I figured I'd throw together for Halloween (which as it happens is the day I'm typing this one-shot out) so why not? And I figured why not make it a Persona 5 Royal based one-shot as well (because I can and because YOLO! That and because it makes sense IMO) so yeah here we are. Since odds are good the section where it lists the story won't let me give nearly long enough of a summary here, we'll throw a detailed summary down right here. Quick note first though before I do that: This is set based off of canon Persona 5 Royal (meaning this is independent of my Phantom Files story meaning Kusa will not be in this story just because I figure why not? That and less likely to accidentally spoil things from that story this way.) Also, this will be set during the period between the end of the fifth Palace and the start of the sixth Palace since that's roughly where Halloween falls on the timeline of Persona 5 Royal. Now on to the summary!

Summary: While getting ready for the sixth Palace, the Phantom Thieves hang out to strategize for the next Palace only to find out to their surprise that Futaba hasn't really gotten to experience Halloween much due to her shut-in tendencies she had prior to joining the group. So of course, being the cool people they are, Joker and the others hear about a haunted house that Shujin is planning to host for Halloween and decide to take Futaba to it so she can have some good memories of Halloween. Needless to say, in typical Phantom Thieves fashion, things go a bit awry when the group is separated once they get inside of the haunted house and end up having to reunite. Can they do so without anyone being scared witless? And what OTHER sorts of things could happen inside of Shujin's haunted house? Read to find out!

Pairings: RyujixMakoto (mainly because I think I have an idea for how to work in a good moment for them), FutabaxYusuke (because why not? It's as good of a pairing for Futaba as any, and this way it satisifies those people who believe that Joker and Futaba see each other as brother and sister. Though to that, I say that's your opinion, even if the game itself literally throws hard shade on the fact that Futaba at least doesn't see Joker as a brother if her Rank 9 cutscene in her Confidant link is any indication), RenxSumire (because again I ship them and because they go really well together, and would probably be my OTP of Persona 5 Royal if I had to pick one, though RenxHifumi and RenxFutaba are pretty close behind in my opinion) and possibly others if i can fit them in.

Rating: M (partly because as stated in The Phantom Files, Persona 5 Royal literally has an M-rating on its own so that implies the game will have M-rated content in it, but also because likelier than not there'll be a lot of strong language from Ryuji and to some extent Akechi, and possible references to gore and possible adult content)

And with all that stuff out of the way, on to the fic itself!

PERSONA 5 ROYAL: THE PHANTOM THIEVES DO HALLOWEEN

(At Leblanc with Ren, Morgana, Ryuji, Ann, Yusuke and Futaba)

"So, wassup fellow Thieves?" Ryuji asked as most of the Phantom Thieves were gathered in Ren's attic room that doubled as the Phantom Thieves' present hideout. Morgana huffed as he spoke up.

"First of all Ryuji, must you always be so loud and boisterous? Secondly, not much." Morgana said as Ren spoke up with a smirk.

"Morgana, you know by now that's just how Ryuji is. That said, we're just chilling Ryuji. That and getting ready for Halloween coming up." Ren said as Ryuji smirked and spoke up.

"Ah yes, the day of candy, tricks and treats! Always a fun time, Halloween is." Ryuji said as Ann and Yusuke nodded agreement, even if the latter of the two had limited prior experience with Halloween. Ann smiled as she spoke up.

"True, plus Halloween is always fun! But I think we can all agree on this." Ann said as Futaba spoke up somewhat uneasily.

"Well, those of us who have actually had much experience with Halloween can agree to it anyways." Futaba said shyly, making Ren, Yusuke and Morgana all look at her in surprise, Yusuke speaking up.

"I know I don't indulge in Halloween much given that I'm an artist, but have you not had much memories of Halloween, Futaba?" Yusuke asked Futaba who looked down before nodding.

"Exactly. But given I was kind of a self-imposed shut-in until recently, which I owe my current outgoing ways to you guys, I didn't really get to experience Halloween much. But given that Mom was often busy with her research and trying to make ends meet, and I was too busy being a shut-in with Sojiro, needless to say I have few if any memories of enjoying Halloween." Futaba admitted sheepishly, trying not to look at the others, who she was sure probably had either confused, surprised or pitying looks on their faces. Morgana then spoke up.

"That's really too bad, Futaba. But I'm sure between myself, Ren and the others, we can find a way to remedy that for you. Assuming, of course, that you want your lack of Halloween memories remedied." Morgana said as Futaba smiled as she leaned down to gently pet Morgana happily as she spoke up.

"That would be nice, but it's not something you all have to go out of your way for. But thanks for trying to make me feel better at least, Morgana. You're a good kitty." Futaba said as she amused herself by playing a bit with Morgana's cheeks, to the not-cat's chagrin. Ren and Ryuji both heard this and laughed out loud at Futaba playing with Morgana's face as Morgana huffed while speaking up.

"Ugh! I'm NOT a cat! And must you play with my face like that, Futaba!?" Morgana whined as Ren and Ryuji laughed harder at this while Yusuke and Ann just shook their heads as the latter spoke up.

"Just go with it, Morgana. You know there's no dissuading Futaba when she gets like this. As it was, it was a miracle almost that we managed to coax her out of her proverbial shell like we did. Besides, you know she does that because she likes you. So be glad, since it means you have a girl who likes you." Ann joked as Ren shuddered playfully as he spoke up with a grin.

"Futaba and Morgana!? Do I really have to hear you mention the idea of one of the few females in our group being attracted to a cat? Never mind that i'm nearly positive Futaba's not into bestiality, I feel like she's just trying to cheer herself up doing what she's doing." Ren said as Ryuji was now rolling on the ground laughing at Ren's remark.

"T-Truth, Ren! Besides, wouldn't the cat have to be human to get a girlfriend?" Ryuji asked as Morgana glared at Ren and Ryuji as he spoke up.

"Oh shut up, both of you! And for the umpteenth time, I am NOT a cat!" Morgana said huffily as Futaba giggled and spoke up.

"Of course you're not a cat, Morgana. But you're still cute and cuddly regardless." Futaba said teasingly as she gently hugged the not-cat close to her to comfort him, making Ryuji laugh harder as Ren resumed laughing. Yusuke blinked at this in confusion as he spoke up innocently, his question causing even more laughter from Ren and Ryuji.

"Wait, so if Futaba is cuddling Morgana like that, wouldn't that technically make him like a teddy bear or a stuffed animal?" Yusuke asked innocently, making Ren and Ryuji both roll around laughing as Ann rolled her eyes and spoke up.

"No, I'm pretty sure that just means Futaba might be a cuddlebug. Besides, I don't think a stuffed animal of Morgana would sell that well unless it was Phantom Thieves merch. No offense, Morgana." Ann said as Morgana spoke up, now glaring at Yusuke.

"None taken, Lady Ann. And Yusuke, I am NOT a teddy bear OR a stuffed animal! However, I will admit I enjoy being cuddled." Morgana said as he subconsciously purred as he was hugged by Futaba. Ren stopped laughing long enough to speak up.

"Oh look, Morgana's meow-tary engine works in the real world too." Ren joked as Ryuji and Ann laughed, both getting the reference that Ren made with his joke, while Futaba and Yusuke gave confused looks to Ren as Morgana hissed at Ren and spoke up.

"That's NOT my meow-tary engine Ren, and you know it! Also, need I remind you that Yusuke's only been to Mementos once and probably wasn't paying attention for most of that trip, while Futaba hasn't gotten to go there yet?" Morgana said as Ann nodded. At that point, the group's phones went off to signal a group chat from Haru and Makoto.

"Hello guys, sorry Haru and I couldn't make it to the gathering. Haru had stuff to do with her family's company and I had to stay at school to help organize the haunted house that Shujin's planning to have for Halloween." Makoto sent as Haru sent a response at that moment.

"You mean the one that they asked my family's company to be part of along with inviting a special guest to? I've heard about it, but I'm not sure I'm up for that, given recent circumstances." Haru sent as Yusuke sent a response at that point.

"Fair enough, Haru. And I trust you know by now that you have our support and condolences. However, just because you've had a terrible loss recently doesn't mean you shouldn't still try to let yourself have some fun for Halloween. After all, it's meant to be a memorable holiday." Yusuke sent as Ryuji sent a response.

"Truth, Yusuke! However, it seems some of us don't have many fond memories of Halloween, but I"ll let her speak for herself on that." Ryuji sent as Haru and Makoto exchanged confused expressions at this as they sent different responses.

"Her?! One of the females of our group doesn't have many good memories of Halloween?" Makoto sent as Haru blinked in realization as she sent a message.

"Ohh, you mean Futaba-chan, don't you Ryuji!? I can't imagine she'd have much reason to have enjoyed Halloween given what you guys said she's been through in her life." Haru sent as Futaba smiled and sent a response.

"At least you get it, Haru! Seems like outside of you, Ren and maybe Inari, most of the others don't get that." Futaba sent as Yusuke frowned and sent a response.

"Inari? Is that supposed to be a nickname for me?" Yusuke sent as Ren and Ryuji laughed at this and the former sent a response.

"Who knows, Yusuke. Maybe it's her pet nickname for you. I've heard some girls do that for guys they like, or girls if they're not into guys." Ren sent as Ryuji grinned and sent a response.

"Truth! Though I'm not sure Futaba would like Yusuke that way given how much she seems to poke fun at him." Ryuji sent as Ann and Makoto huffed, the former sending a response.

"Are you juvenile, Ryuji? Don't you know that's how most girls get their crushes' attention when they're young?" Ann sent as Haru sent a response.

"Eh? I thought that was how boys got their crushes' attention when they were young, not girls?" Haru sent in confusion as Makoto sent a response.

"It's usually boys, but some girls can do that too. After all, it's not just boys who can be shy and awkward at that age about crushes." Makoto sent as Ren sent a response.

"Oh? Speaking from experience, Queen?" Ren sent as Makoto sputtered as she sent a response.

"First of all Ren, why are you calling me by my alias outside of the Metaverse? And secondly, no I'm not speaking from experience! I'm just going off what I've heard. But anyways, we were talking about Futaba and Yusuke. And for the record, I think they'd be a cute couple if they did get together." Makoto sent as Yusuke blinked at this while Futaba's eyes went wide at what she saw, subconsciously pondering what it would be like to be with Yusuke, finding that she wasn't as opposed to the idea as she'd figured she might be. She even went a bit red despite herself as she smiled, finding she quite liked the idea of her and Yusuke together. Unbeknownst to her, the moment she'd started pondering this, her heart had skipped a beat and sped up a bit. As for Yusuke, he just shrugged, not sure if he could see Futaba as a potential love interest, but admitting she was rather cute. Futaba eventually sent a response as she snapped out of her musings.

"Wh-What? Me and Inari!? As if! I'd rather kiss a girl!" Futaba sent as Ren and Ann both blinked at that while Yusuke just gave Futaba a hurt look at her response, and Ryuji laughed before sending another response.

"Ohh, is Futaba comin' out of the closet? I didn't think you swung that way, but you do you! And Yusuke, need me to get you an icepack for that burn, man?" Ryuji sent as Yusuke sent a response.

"That's quite okay, Ryuji. I can have Goemon use a Bufu if I need an icepack. That said, I didn't know you found me so offensive, Futaba." Yusuke sent, making Ren wince at how hurt Yusuke's response sounded as he sent a response.

"I think she's just in denial, Yusuke. That and I think the kiss a girl bit was a mix of a joke and a reflexive denial on her part. I'm quite sure she enjoys your company though." Ren sent to reassure Yusuke as Ann sent a response.

"Yeah, what Ren said. But Futaba, if you'd rather be with women, that's your choice as well. But at least don't be so dismissive of Yusuke's feelings like that. How do you know that he might not actually like you?" Ann sent making Yusuke's eyes widen fractionally at this, both because of Ann coming to his defense and because her words made him pause and think as he suddenly found himself lost in thought.

'Could that be true!? Could I actually like Futaba as more than a friend!? Granted she and I don't know each other that well yet, but she's pretty nice as girls go. And honestly, that did hurt to hear her say she'd rather kiss a girl than be with me. So maybe I do care for her to some extent.' Yusuke found himself thinking as his face went a bit pink at his own mental admission. Haru then sent a response.

"Anyways, as amusing as seeing Futaba and Yusuke's possible relationship be analyzed is, I think we were discussing the haunted house coming up? Maybe we could all meet up for that?" Haru sent as Makoto sent a response immediately.

"That's an option, though I'd have to meet you guys at the school since I'd likely be expected to help with it as student council president." Makoto sent as Ryuji sent a response.

"Truth! Besides, that'd be so kick-ass to be able to go through a haunted house! Not to mention, if we could find real-world versions of them, we could go dressed in our Thieves garb and be able to say that we're dressing as the Phantom Thieves for Halloween and no one would question it." Ryuji sent, making Morgana and Ren exchange surprised looks at how perceptive Ryuji's idea was. Ren then sent a response.

"Dude! That is totally genius, Ryuji! Morgana and I think that that's the best idea you've ever had! But I'm not sure Morgana could change into his Metaverse self in this world so he wouldn't be able to dress up, though maybe I could put a sheet over him and he could dress up as a ghost, maybe even a black sheet with white lines so he could dress as a loose version of Zorro." Ren sent as Morgana smirked and spoke up so only Ren could hear.

"Mwehehehe! I like that idea, Ren. Plus we could use it as a gimmick so that one of you could be like 'PERSONA!' and then I come out as if summoned and then people would go crazy. It'd be so epic!" Morgana said as Ren chuckled with Ryuji. Meanwhile, Futaba sent a response.

"Ooh, dress Morgana up? I like that! But where would we find costumes his size?" Futaba sent as Haru sent a response.

"Maybe Ann and I, if she's not against sewing, could make a costume for Morgana? I'm sure it wouldn't be that hard. Heck, maybe Makoto could help when she has time." Haru sent as Yusuke sent a response.

"More to the point, even if we find a costume of Zorro, would we be able to source a rapier/sword for the costume? After all, if we're going for a Persona, might as well get the full ensemble, am I right?" Yusuke sent as Ryuji grinned and sent a response.

"Truth, Yusuke! But I'm sure if we can find a costume shop, they probably sell prop swords. Worst case, Ren and I can check this shop we know of to see if they sell model rapiers/swords for the costume." Ryuji sent as Ren blinked before sending a response.

"Ah, good idea. I didn't even think of Iwai at first. But that could work, Ryuji." Ren sent. Ann sent a response.

"To your question Haru, I'd be down to help sew a costume for Morgana. But I don't know that I'd be able to make it to a haunted house since Shiho asked me to spend Halloween with her." Ann sent as the others nodded as Makoto sent a response.

"That's fine, Ann. You have to be there for all of your friends after all." Makoto sent as Ren sent a response.

"Exactly! So Ann aside, we're all agreed that we're gonna meet up for this haunted house? As for Yusuke, maybe Makoto could talk the school into having him come as a Kosei High representative or something?" Ren sent. Futaba sent a response after swallowing nervously.

"Or, failing that, he can come along with me and we can say that we're Ren and Ryuji's guests or something." Futaba sent as Ren and Ryuji blinked then nodded as both sent responses.

"Good idea, Futaba. That might just work." Ren sent as Ryuji nodded and sent a response.

"Truth! And I could see Yusuke being my guest to be honest. No offense, Yusuke. But you do often end up a guest of either me, Ann or Ren anyways." Ryuji sent as Yusuke sent a response.

"That's quite all right, Ryuji. You're not wrong after all. I do act as a guest to you guys a lot. So it's certainly a believable claim." Yusuke sent as Makoto sent a response.

"Anyways, back on topic, I'm gathering that myself, Haru, Ren, Yusuke, Futaba, Ryuji and Morgana will be at the haunted house together? In that case, I should probably mention that the school also selected a special guest. And between us, I heard that Goro Akechi was the early favorite to be that guest." Makoto sent as Ryuji groaned.

"What!? They're thinkin' of invitin' AKECHI!? Why that smug and insufferable asshole out of all people?" Ryuji sent as Ren laughed a bit as did Ann. Futaba sent a response.

"Is he really that bad? From what I've seen of him, he's not that bad of a guy. Sure he's a bit soft-spoken and not that sociable but Ren doesn't seem to mind him." Futaba sent as Ren sent a response.

"That's because he and I hang out sometimes, but usually only at night. And he can be cool when he wants to be, but I do agree with Ryuji that he can be an insufferable jackass when he wants to be as well. So it's a bit of a mixed bag. That said, there are worse things Ryuji." Ren sent as Ryuji sent a response.

"Truth! Doesn't mean I have to like Akechi being a guest though." Ryuji sent as Haru sent a response at that point.

"Akechi-san, as in the Detective Prince? I've heard a lot of girls wax poetic about how handsome and charismatic he is. I confess I'd be curious to get to know him to see if he's as amazing as the school rumor mill makes him out to be." Haru sent as Ryuji and Ren exchanged amused grins as the latter sent a response.

"Careful, Haru! If we didn't know better, we'd think you were interested in him. Isn't he younger than you by a bit?" Ren sent as Ryuji sent a response.

"Truth, Ren! Also, I don't know if Akechi's capable of loving someone." Ryuji sent as Haru sent a response to Ren.

"He is younger than me, yes. But that doesn't mean I can't be curious about him. Besides, you have no room to talk given how many older girls Ryuji's seen you looking at." Haru sent as Ren sputtered before glaring at Ryuji and sending a response.

"First of all, just because I look at older girls doesn't mean I like them Haru! Secondly, I only have eyes for one girl, and given she's a first-year and likely too busy training, I doubt she'll be at the haunted house anyways so it's irrelevant." Ren sent as Makoto and Ryuji laughed, the former sending a response.

"You mean Yoshizawa-san? She actually was also asked to help with the haunted house since she happens to be on vacation from her gymnastics for the holidays." Makoto sent as Ren blinked.

"She is!? And what if I did mean her? It doesn't really matter given she's probably not even interested in me." Ren said with a huff as Haru giggled and sent a response.

"I wouldn't say that, Ren-kun. Supposedly, some of the haunted house committee has seen her lost in thought and turning red, implying she does like someone. For all we know, that could be you Ren. Or at least that's what Makoto and I think." Haru sent as Makoto sent a response.

"True. But we don't know that for sure, so let's not get Ren's hopes up too high just to be safe. That said, sounds like we're decided. Hopefully we can use this haunted house to give Futaba-chan some fond memories of Halloween!" Makoto sent as Haru sent a response.

"Agreed! Well, see everyone on Halloween!" Haru sent as the group put their phones away, and went their separate ways, excluding Ren, Morgana, Futaba and Yusuke (The latter of which was staying with Ren for a few days for Halloween and the former two which lived in the hideout while Futaba happened to be visiting) who decided to hang out for a bit before Futaba looked over at Yusuke and spoke up.

"Sorry about what I said before, Inari. I was just acting on impulse then. I don't find you that repulsive. So I apologize for hurting your feelings with that comment." Futaba said as Yusuke smiled at Futaba as he spoke up.

"That's all right, Futaba. I was more stunned/shocked than upset to be honest." Yusuke said honestly as Ren and Morgana smirked, the former speaking up.

"Do Morgana and I need to leave the room so you two can have some privacy? Because we can do that." Ren said teasingly as Futaba huffed and swatted Ren on the arm.

"Shut it, Ren! I was just clearing the air with Inari. I felt bad for what I said before. Just because that's the case does not mean I'm confessing feelings for him." Futaba said as Yusuke nodded agreement and spoke up.

"Exactly. Besides, that's Futaba's choice who she likes. If she does decide she likes me, that's fine. But if not, I'm okay with that as well." Yusuke said as Ren nodded.

"As long as we're all getting along." Ren said as Yusuke and Futaba nodded. After a bit, Futaba went home, Yusuke walking her home at her request and leaving Ren to exchange a smirk with Morgana as the two looked forward to Halloween...

(A few days later, on Halloween, with Ren, Morgana, Futaba, Yusuke, Ryuji, Haru, Makoto and Akechi)

"Yo, Ren! What's bonkin, my dude? Happy Halloween!" Ryuji said as he walked up to Ren, making Ren smirk at Ryuji's costume, which was him wearing a tight, form-fitting black muscle shirt, the usual red and black Shujin uniform bottoms, combat boots and face paint. Ren smirked as he spoke up on seeing Ryuji's costume.

"Is that right, Rambo!? Happy Halloween to you too, Ryuji." Ren said as Morgana laughed and spoke up.

"Ren, Ryuji might be macho and tough, but I hardly think he and Rambo are on the same level as one another." Morgana said as Ryuji glared and spoke up.

"What was that, cat!? You startin' somethin'?" Ryuji said huffily as Morgana hissed and spoke up.

"I'm not a cat! And as much as I'd love to settle this with our fists, not on Halloween." Morgana said as Ryuji nodded before looking at Ren and speaking up.

"By the way, nice costume Ren. I didn't think you could pull off the Dracula ensemble, but it works on you." Ryuji said, indicating Ren's costume which was a black and red cape, a red muscle shirt, black leather pants, black dress shoes and Ren's hair slicked back with fangs put in. Ren smirked and spoke up.

"Naturally. After all, who else but I could pull off such a badass vampire cosplay. And by that I mean a REAL vampire, not those gaudy sparkling vampires shown in the Twilight movies." Ren said as Futaba smiled and spoke up.

"Agreed! Those movies were okay, but their portrayal of vampires was a total dumpster fire! At least they did the werewolves right." Futaba said as Ryuji smirked and spoke up.

"Oh? And I'm taking a guess that when it was a thing, you were totally Team Jacob?" Ryuji said teasingly as Futaba went a bit red and spoke up huffily.

"That meme was so redundant and stupid! But yes, I was totally Team Jacob! Jacob was great! Not to mention unlike Edward, Jacob was hot!" Futaba said as she pushed her glasses up, making Ren smirk at her costume which was surprisingly her wearing a Hogwarts uniform with Gryffindor colors (meaning red stripes, a red and gold tie and a lion patch on the robes) which made Ryuji blink at her outfit, before smirking as he realized what it was supposed to be. *1* *2*

"Ah, I see what you did. You're basically just throwing on robes and dressing up as Ron's sister who was hot for Harry. I have to say, that series was pretty good even if I only saw the movies." Ryuji said as Ren and Futaba both gasped at this in simultaneous shock, the former of the two speaking up.

"You only saw the movies!? But the books were so good, even if they differ a lot from the movies. And the girl's name you're thinking of is Ginny, by the way." Ren said as Futaba nodded and spoke up.

"Spoken like a true Potterhead, Ren!" Futaba said approvingly as Ren nodded

"Naturally." Ren said. At that point, Yusuke walked up to the group, making Ren smirk at Yusuke's costume. Contrary to his usual outfit, Yusuke was wearing a dark red muscle shirt, blue slacks, brown shoes, and had a white hockey mask pulled up so his face was visible. Ryuji laughed and spoke up.

"Hey Yusuke, what's that outfit supposed to be, Jason Voorhees meets punk rock?" Ryuji asked with a laugh making Ren, Futaba and Yusuke huff as Yusuke spoke up.

"Hardly. No, this here is a homage to one of the greatest animated characters of the early 2000s, or one Casey Jones." Yusuke said as Futaba smiled and spoke up.

"Nice. You're rocking the 03 Casey Jones look, Inari. I like it." Futaba said as she nodded approvingly, not seeing Yusuke gulp slightly as he looked into her eyes at that moment, noticing how they seemed to almost twinkle with an amused light making his heart slightly skip a beat at that moment but he said nothing as he spoke up.

"Exactly. No offense to other iterations of the character, but the 03 version was easily the best of the lot." Yusuke said smugly as Ren nodded approvingly and spoke up. *3*

"Precisely. Also, I like how Morgana's being pouty and not showing off his costume." Ren said as Morgana poked his head out to glare at Ren for his remark, though not before Futaba giggled at Morgana's child-looking Zorro outfit, complete with an authentic rapier attached to his hip. Just then, the group heard a squeal from nearby as Haru approached them.

"Aww, Morgana looks so adorable in that outfit." Haru said excitedly as the others looked over her costume, which was basically her wearing a black outfit with a white mid-section, a tail and a hood with ears. To complete the look Haru wore a black mask over her eyes and a white facemask. Ren and Ryuji both laughed as they realized what the costume was supposed to be.

"Oh wow, that's great Haru! I didn't think anyone would try to wear a Morgana costume!" Ryuji said as he doubled over laughing. Ren spoke up at that point.

"No offense though Haru, but you should've tried for a more realistic design. I can buy you being a cat, but the masks are a poor attempt to match Morgana's face. But let's ask Morgana what he thinks." Ren said as Morgana sputtered before speaking up.

"Wow, that's good. Also, I'm NOT a cat! That said, I like the costume, Haru." Morgana said as he complimented Haru's black cat costume since she struggled to think of a good outfit, and just decided on a cat at the last minute. At that point, Makoto walked over and her costume surprised everyone as she was wearing a yellow dress, yellow gloves and matching stiletto heels making Ryuji blink and gape as Ren smirked and spoke up.

"Well, since you apparently broke Ryuji with your costume, I didn't think you were a Disney fan, much less that you knew what Beauty and the Beast was. Also, I could see you being the beauty to Ryuji's beast." Ren joked as Morgana and Futaba both booed the poor joke while Ryuji shook off his shocked stupor to glare at Ren and speak up.

"Shuddup, Ren! But for real, you look great Makoto. You shocked me with that." Ryuji said honestly as Makoto blinked at his honesty before turning away as her face got red at his praise, not wanting to admit she liked his outfit as well, especially the fact that his shirt allowed his lithe but athletic frame to be on full display. Though neither Ryuji or Makoto would admit it, both their hearts skipped a beat looking at the other, making Ren and Futaba exchange amused smirks as they saw the obvious signs that Makoto and Ryuji like each other. After that, Ren spoke up.

"Well, now that we're all here, let's go check out this haunted house, yeah?" Ren said as the others nodded and headed towards the haunted house. As they walked inside, none of them heard the ominous laughter that echoed as they went into the darkness. At that point several loud crashes could be heard as the group was separated from one another, amidst many shocked gasps and screams. Unseen to all of them, a brown-haired and masked individual smirked to himself at the successful prank he'd played on the Thieves, before walking in after them, wanting to see the results of his handiwork, smirking as he adjusted the white half-mask over his face before he kept walking, pleased by his handiwork...

(In the first area, with Ren and Morgana)

"OOF! What the heck was that, Ren?" Morgana asked as he shook his head after Ren picked himself up off the ground, dusting off his cape and shoulders as he spoke.

"No idea, Morgana. But I think someone either played a joke on us or we're getting the full haunted house experience." Ren said as he heard another voice nearby.

"Senpai? Is that you? I didn't think you'd end up in here?" A female's voice asked Ren making him look around for the speaker, before he smiled as he saw the source of the voice, a very familiar red-headed honor student who was presently dressed up in a form-fitting pink dress with a white belt around the middle with pink spandex underneath and a white skirt, with white boots to complete the look, making Ren smile as he looked the female in the eyes and spoke up.

"Wow, Yoshizawa. You look amazing. Granted, I didn't peg you for a Featherman/Power Rangers fan. But I suppose it's not surprising you'd choose to dress as the Pink Ranger. Pink does look good on you." Ren said suavely as Yoshizawa turned pink at the compliment and shyly smiled as she spoke up.

"Oh, stop it Senpai! You're embarrassing me. Even if I do appreciate the flattery. I like your Dracula costume, by the way. Should I be worried about you sucking my blood?" Yoshizawa joked as Ren laughed.

"Not unless you want me to get that close to you, no. I do respect a lady's wishes after all." Ren said honestly as Yoshizawa smiled at this and nodded.

"And that's why you're my Senpai, Senpai. I suppose let's keep going together, since you have to keep going to get out of here." Yoshizawa said happily as she fell into step with Ren, Morgana smirking as he hid in Ren's bag so Ren could have alone time with Yoshizawa...

(Meanwhile, in the second part of the haunted house with Ryuji and Makoto)

"What the heck was that?" Makoto said as she sat up, frowning at how soft her landing was, before looking down and going both very red and very wide-eyed as she realized she'd landed on Ryuji!

"Ryuji! Are you okay?" Makoto asked Ryuji who huffed as he sat up and brushed himself off before speaking up.

"I'm fine, Makoto. Not that I minded you landing on me. I'm happy to break your fall anytime." Ryuji joked with a wink, making Makoto subtly blush as she spoke up.

"Stop it, Ryuji. That was an accident and you know it. Though I will admit your body is surprisingly nice to land on. And you do look rather handsome in that Rambo costume." Makoto said before turning red as she realized what she'd said. Ryuji smirked as he looked at Makoto.

"Oh-ho! Does our student council president mayhaps secretly like herself a bad boy?" Ryuji teased, looking into Makoto's eyes as he spoke, making her flush prettily as she spoke up.

"N-no, not at all. You just happen to be really handsome is all." Makoto said as Ryuji smirked, smiling as he spoke up again.

"If you say so, but I think you like me. After all, you took your time getting up. And to be honest, you do look good in that outfit, princess." Ryuji joked as Makoto flushed.

"First of all, don't call me 'Princess'! Secondly, thank you. You look good yourself." Makoto said before Ryuji smirked as he whispered into Makoto's ear.

"Y'know, we could probably scare the crap out of the others if we decided to make out. After all, isn't one of the most tell-tale signs of ghosts moaning sounds?" Ryuji said jokingly as Makoto went bright red and punched Ryuji in the arm.

"N-Not funny Ryuji! Though I will admit I don't have a lot of experience with romance. So maybe it could be worth at least giving it a try, if for no other reason than for research purposes." Makoto said as Ryuji smiled at this and spoke up.

"Naturally. And I'd be only too happy to be your study partner in that regard, if you like." Ryuji said, suddenly going slightly red as he realized what he was saying as Makoto smiled.

"Well, I didn't think it'd happen like this, but why not? You only live once, after all." Makoto said before she steeled herself and pulled Ryuji into a kiss, surprising him with how gentle yet commanding her kiss could be as he smiled and returned it eagerly. The two then got comfortable as they made out, letting themselves enjoy the moment...

(At that same time, in the third part of the haunted house with Futaba and Yusuke)

"Ugh, that was unpleasant. But I've had rougher landings, as it happens." Yusuke said to himself as he got up, brushing off his clothes as he looked around. He then blinked as he remembered that he'd gotten separated from the others.

"Ren? Ryuji? Makoto? Haru? Futaba? Morgana? Anyone there?" Yusuke called out, hoping at least one of the others landed with him. Luckily for him, he wasn't alone as his call was answered not long after.

"Do you have to call out so loud, Inari? Also, where are we?" Futaba said as she pulled herself up from where she'd landed as Yusuke spoke up.

"If I had to guess Futaba, we're probably inside the haunted house. Most likely in a different part than the others ended up in. At least we're not alone, though, right?" Yusuke replied as Futaba smiled and nodded.

"Exactly, Inari. And if I'm being honest? I'm kinda glad I ended up with you." Futaba said shyly, looking away so Yusuke wouldn't see the slight blush on her face as she spoke. Yusuke smiled and spoke up.

"I'm glad we ended up in the same part of the house as well, Futaba. I know we fight a lot, but I actually do care about you quite a bit." Yusuke said as he found himself looking into Futaba's widened eyes as she spoke up in surprise.

"You care about me, Inari? Really? I didn't expect that from you. Interesting..." Futaba said as Yusuke nodded and spoke up.

"Yes, I care about you. You're witty, amusing and fun to be around, but more importantly your eyes always seem to have a certain shine to them as if you were glowing like some sort of divine masterpiece. If I'm being honest Futaba, I've been having a hard time keeping my eyes off of you recently. Maybe that's because Ren made that joke about us being together, but I think I've found myself developing real feelings for you." Yusuke admitted as Futaba gasped and spoke up with a smile.

"Honestly, I think I feel the same, Yusuke. And I really do call you Inari as a term of endearment." Futaba said as Yusuke smiled and spoke up.

"I see. You know, it would really mess with the others heads if we actually got together for real. So what do you think? Should we give it a go?" Yusuke asked Futaba who pondered it before softly smiling and nodding.

"I quite agree, Inari, er Yusuke. We should get together." Futaba said as she steeled herself before leaning in to press her lips to Yusuke's, making him blink before he smiled and gently pulled Futaba into his lap as he returned the kiss, the two getting comfortable as they decided to enjoy their newfound closeness...

(In another part of the house with Haru, while everything else was going on)

"Wh-What was that? And where is everyone?" Haru said as she realized she was alone so she started walking towards the nearest exit, when she heard an ominous laughing behind her, making her shudder as she spoke up.

"Who's there? Show yourself!" Haru said as the source of the laughter walked out, revealing themselves as being a brown-haired male with hazel eyes, a white outfit with gold shoulders and red ruffles with a white half-mask on the top half of his face, as he then spoke up.

"Why, you're precisely where I wanted you to be, Okumura-san. For you, and your friends, have fallen into the trap of the Phantom of the Haunted House!" The male said, laughing ominously as Haru looked over, both intrigued and scared of the laughing.

"The Phantom of the Haunted House? Why did you separate me and my friends like you did?" Haru asked the 'Phantom of the Haunted House' who spoke up.

"Simple. The staff asked me to add my own personal touch to the haunted house which I did. The fact I got to pull one over on you and your friends was just a bonus. Still, not every day one gets to trap the infamous Phantom Thieves of Hearts in a haunted house, now is it? But don't worry, I mean you all no harm. I just wanted to have a bit of fun and scare you good. Besides, I think some of your friends might be finding the house to be quite cozy right about now." The phantom said as at that point, moaning could be heard from two different parts of the house, making Haru shudder and speak up.

"Wh-What was that?" Haru asked fearfully as the 'Phantom of the Haunted House' spoke up again.

"I'd guess that was the reason this place is haunted. But not to worry, you're safe with me, Okumura-san. No harm will befall you while you're with me." The phantom said before he leaned in and boldly pressed his lips to Haru's before pulling away and speaking up.

"My, my, who knew your lips were so soft and delectable, Okumura-san? I apologize for doing that without permission, but you look so good I couldn't help myself." The 'phantom of the haunted house' said as he smirked before he spoke up once more.

"I know, how about I let you see behind my mask as reparation for what I just did?" The phantom said before he lifted his mask away to reveal a very familiar set of hazel eyes on an equally familiar smirking face as Haru blinked and spoke up, realizing who she was looking at.

"Could it be? Are you...Akechi-kun!?" Haru asked as the phantom smiled and nodded before speaking up.

"Correct! It is I, Goro Akechi! Your school specifically asked me to appear at this haunted house and I decided to oblige. I apologize for kissing you just now, but as I said already, you're so pretty I just couldn't help myself but sneak a kiss. You can slap me for it if you want since I deserve as much." Akechi said as Haru shook her head.

"No, it's fine. But perhaps it's best this stay in here lest my fiance get angry at you and try to hurt you, or worse me, if this ever got out. But I do have to admit, you're not a bad kisser Akechi-kun. But why trap us like this? It can't just be because you think we're the Phantom Thieves, can it?" Haru asked Akechi who looked into Haru's eyes and spoke up with an almost sadistic smirk.

"It's partly that, but it's also because I find myself intrigued by your group. How is it a motley gaggle of schoolkids like you were able to change so many hearts with ease? Surely this is stuff best left to the professionals, yes?" Akechi said as Haru blinked but nodded.

"That's fair. However, if we were what you say we were, would we really openly admit to it, least of all to the 'Detective Prince' himself, as the media's calling you?" Haru replied making Akechi smile wryly as he spoke up.

"I suppose not. Well played, milady. Well played. But you know, if you and your friends ARE the Phantom Thieves of Hearts, as I think you are, then you should know I only wish to help since I sense we have a common goal and that's to reform society. Besides, I disagree with what's been said about them. They're not murderers at all. For one, most of them lack the spine for it, bar maybe the cat and the leader. They seem like they'd have the spine for murder.

That said, I think I could be of help to them with my connections. So think about it, Okumura-san. Why have me as an enemy when I could be your ally instead, and I could make the Phantom Thieves so much more than they currently are? Just consider it. I don't expect an answer from you today, but I do like that you're not that afraid of me. I respect that, Okumura-san." Akechi said as Haru shyly nodded.

"I see. I can neither confirm or deny your theory, but I will say that I agree you could be a good ally to have, Akechi. Any chance you might want to tell me where the others are?" Haru asked Akechi who laughed as he spoke up.

"If I'm right, Amamiya and his cat should've landed in the gymnastics section which is being manned by a certain red-headed first year honor student that Amamiya likes. As for Sakamoto and Niijima the younger, they should've ended up in the dungeon or one of the bedrooms. Meanwhile Kitagawa and Sakura likely as not landed in the other bedroom. As for us, we're actually in the music room as it so happens. If you like, maybe we could play a spooky duet together while we wait for the others to get here?" Akechi suggested as Haru shrugged and spoke up.

"That's an option to be sure. But what if I don't know how to play any instruments?" Haru asked as Akechi smiled softly and spoke up.

"I can teach you then. I might not look it, but I do know a few instruments." Akechi said confidently as Haru smiled and spoke up.

"I'd love to learn from you, Akechi-kun." Haru said with a smile as the nearby door opened up, to show a gaping pair of individuals, both staring at Akechi as one of them spoke up.

"Haru!? Why are you here!? And more importantly, why is Akechi here?" Ren asked Haru as Yoshizawa looked out from behind Ren.

"Akechi-kun!? He's here too?" Yoshizawa asked in surprise as Ren nodded.

"So it seems. If I had to guess, he's probably the reason we were separated in the first place." Ren said to Yoshizawa as Akechi nodded and spoke up in a silky sounding voice.

"Correct, Amamiya. It was I who split you and your friends up. But I meant no harm. It was merely my idea of a Halloween prank on you all. I apologize if I scared you though. But be honest with me, Amamiya. Is it true that you and your friends are the Phantom Thieves? I've been hearing that rumor around the school a lot recently." Akechi said in an off-handed tone as Ren blinked before his eyes narrowed and he spoke up.

"Nice try, Akechi! But I doubt very much anyone around Shujin has any clue who the Phantom Thieves of Hearts are. So if that was your game then you lose." Ren said as Akechi laughed as he spoke up once more.

"Not at all, Amamiya. But you don't have to be so defensive. After all, I only wish to help. As I just told Okumura-san over there, I feel like I could bring a great deal to the Phantom Thieves, between my connections and my detective skills. But you know, the fact you have a cat in your bag doesn't exactly help your case of not knowing who the Phantom Thieves are, now does it?" Akechi said with a smirk as Morgana hissed inside the bag but said nothing. Yoshizawa blinked as she spoke up.

"Are you accusing Senpai of being a Phantom Thief, Akechi-kun? Because if you are that's pretty surprising. While it is true that Senpai is quite charming and charismatic, I doubt he'd be so brazen as to go around stealing the hearts of criminals while masquerading as a student by day. That'd be as likely to happen as you being jealous of the Phantom Thieves." Yoshizawa said as Akechi spoke up with a smirk.

"Me? Jealous? Don't kid yourself, Yoshizawa-san. If I wanted to, I could easily do what they do. But I choose not to since I have a job to do. That said, I do agree with what the Phantom Thieves are trying to do, though I think their methods are a bit too obvious and therefore suspect. So just consider my words and believe that I could be of help to them." Akechi said as Ren shrugged and nodded with Morgana as at that moment Ryuji and Makoto walked in, both looking disheveled and flustered but very much ok. Makoto blinked as she spoke up.

"Akechi-kun!? Why are you here?" Makoto asked as Ryuji spoke up.

"Were you the reason we got split up?" Ryuji asked as Ren nodded and spoke up.

"Basically, it was his idea of a prank on us, Ryuji. He split us up to try and scare us. Too bad it didn't work." Ren explained as Ryuji fist-bumped Ren though his words would make Makoto, Ren, Morgana and Haru wince.

"Truth, man! Nobody can scare a phantom!" Ryuji said smugly as Akechi turned to face Ryuji and spoke up.

"Oh really, Sakamoto? Nobody can scare a phantom, you say? Or perhaps do you mean nobody can scare a phantom thief?" Akechi said as he pounced on Ryuji's words.

"I don't know what you're talking about, Akechi! There's no phantom thieves here! And certainly not their leader and his cat!" Ryuji said as Morgana and Ren groaned at Ryuji's remark as Akechi laughed at this and spoke up.

"And his cat, you say? Did you hear that, Amamiya? I think your friend just outed you as a phantom thief!" Akechi said in an amused tone as Ren spoke up.

"Nah, Ryuji's just an idiot. Pay him no mind. Besides, why would either Ryuji or I be phantom thieves? We're both troublemakers!" Ren said as Akechi spoke up.

"Or are you? I know for a fact you and Sakamoto were seen in Kamoshida's office shortly before he got his calling card. So I find it hard to believe you weren't at least involved with his calling card. No, I think Ryuji's comment just outed the infamous Joker and Mona." Akechi said confidently as Ren's eyes went wide at Akechi uttering his and Morgana's code names.

"H-How do you know those names?" Ren asked in shock, Akechi's grin getting wider as he spoke up.

"Because I have my ways, Amamiya. Now are you going to admit what I already know and tell me that you and your friends are the Phantom Thieves?" Akechi asked as Ren sighed and nodded.

"Fine, you got us Akechi. We're the Phantom Thieves. Happy now?" Ren said as Futaba and Yusuke chose that moment to walk in and gasp at what Ren said.

"Perfect, and right as you say so, the group's all here. OR IS IT? I don't see Takamaki-san with you." Akechi said as Futaba spoke up.

"She had prior engagements to attend to so she won't be joining us today." Futaba said simply. Akechi smirked as he turned to face Futaba and spoke up.

"Ah, if it isn't Sakura-san herself. Or should I call you Oracle?" Akechi said as Futaba winced. Akechi then kept speaking up.

"So if I'm right, then we have Joker, Mona, Skull, Fox, Queen, Oracle and Noir all in the same room. If only Panther was here, I'd have the whole set in one place." Akechi said with a smirk, nodding to each named Thief in turn while he spoke as the group shuddered at his tone.

"Oh, don't be afraid, Phantom Thieves. Now that I have you where I want you, I wish to congratulate you. You've done some great work thus far. But your methods are frankly sloppy, lacking and more than a little obvious and suspect. But I could help refine that to an uncanny level. So what do you say? Do you have room in your group for one more?" Akechi asked as the group looked at each other uneasily as Akechi laughed and kept speaking.

"Of course, I don't expect you to answer right away. I'll be back at your school again soon enough for the panel I was requested for. You can give me your answer then, provided you can escape this place first. And on that note, I bid you all adieu." Akechi said as he suddenly vanished into thin air, leaving the stunned Thieves to gasp as Futaba spoke up.

"Wh-What? Was that a hologram!? Were we all played by Akechi? No way!" Futaba said as Yusuke put a hand on her shoulder to comfort and calm her, making her smile as she looked at Yusuke and spoke.

"Thank you, Inari. I needed that. But for real, what the heck?" Futaba said as the group shrugged and started trying to find the exit to the house with Yoshizawa in tow. After a bit of walking, they found the exit as Yoshizawa spoke up.

"Sorry to leave like this, but I was told to stay inside and man the house so I have to part ways with you all here. But I thank you all for the company, especially you Senpai." Yoshizawa said with a smile as she leaned in to peck Ren on the cheek before disappearing back into the haunted house, leaving Ren to gape in open-mouthed shock, touching the spot where Yoshizawa's lips had touched his cheek, stunned by the turn of events that had just happened. Morgana then spoke up.

"Nice! So not counting me, it sounds like Ren scored with Yoshizawa, Ryuji and Makoto hooked up, Futaba and Yusuke hooked up and I'm guessing Lady Ann might be closer to Suzui. So that's all of us with a special someone. Very nice. Oh wait, Haru didn't find someone. But if I recall right, she has a fiance anyways so that's just as well." Morgana said as Ren smirked.

"I dunno about that one, Morgana. I think a certain Detective Prince might have made a move on her before we got there considering how flustered she looked when I caught up to her with Yoshizawa." Ren said with a smirk. The others nodded as Yusuke spoke up.

"Indeed. I suppose we should head back to the hideout to regroup and discuss what just happened more." Yusuke said as the others nodded before Ryuji spoke up.

"The only thing missing there was candy, then it'd have been a proper Halloween." Ryuji said as the group walked into Leblanc as Sojiro walked out, dressed in his usual pimp outfit, and spoke up.

"Happy Halloween, you lot. What's the magic words?" Sojiro asked as the group (Bar Morgana who Sojiro couldn't understand and only heard meows from) looked at each other and spoke in unison with smiles.

"TRICK OR TREAT!/Meow meow meow!" The group said as Sojiro nodded.

"Correct. Enjoy the bowl behind you. If you'll excuse me I'm going to go out for a bit. Try not to leave a mess when you're done." Sojiro said as he left and the group saw the bowl of candy sitting out on a table next to them. Ryuji then spoke up to sum up the group's thoughts in one sentence.

"HOLY CRAP! That's a lot of candy!" Ryuji said as the others nodded. Ren then saw a second bowl laid out and nudged Morgana and spoke up.

"Hey Morgana, the chief even left you something!" Ren said as he pulled the bowl out so Morgana could see it, making him gasp as he smiled and jumped off Ren's shoulder!

"SUSHI! YESSSS! The chief loves me!" Morgana said as he eagerly dug into the bowl while the others went upstairs to divvy up the candy bowl between them evenly, leaving some in the bowl for Ann once she caught up to them. After a bit, Morgana padded upstairs, looking very full and very happy as he spoke up.

"Oh man, that was amazing. The chief's fatty tuna is the best!" Morgana said as he curled up on Ren's bag and nodded off as the others went about eating their candy. After a bit, Futaba spoke up with a smile.

"Wow, so much candy, plus some truly great memories! This Halloween is easily the best I've ever had! Thank you guys for the memories!" Futaba said happily as the others nodded and Yusuke spoke up as Futaba sat in his lap.

"But of course, Futaba. I'm glad we were able to give you some happy memories of Halloween to enjoy. You deserve it." Yusuke said as Futaba smiled happily and leaned into Yusuke's chest as she got comfortable on him, making Ren and Ryuji smirk as the latter snapped some photos with his phone quietly. Makoto smirked as she spoke up.

"You're such a child sometimes, Ryuji." Makoto rebuked Ryuji who smirked and spoke up.

"I know, but you like that about me, and you know it Makoto. Besides, would you still like me if I acted mature and responsible?" Ryuji asked jokingly as Makoto sighed and spoke up.

"I probably would, but you are right that I like that about you." Makoto said as she pecked Ryuji on the cheek, making Ren and Yusuke blink at this while Futaba grinned deviously as she spoke up.

"Am I wrong, or did some of us hit homeruns in that haunted house? Mwehehehe! Between Ryuji and Makoto, myself and Yusuke and Ren and Yoshizawa, and possibly even Haru and Akechi, it sounds like the only one who didn't get any was the cat!" Futaba said as Ren bopped her lightly on the head.

"Behave Futaba! And he's not a cat, as we all know by now! So get that right!" Ren said rebukingly as Morgana nodded his agreement while hissing at Futaba. At that point, Ann walked in, blinking as she spoke up.

"Why did I hear Futaba talking about hitting a homerun in a haunted house? What did I miss?" Ann asked as Futaba laughed.

"Have you never heard that metaphor before Ann? I'm surprised! Basically to sum up, Ren got with Yoshizawa, Ryuji hooked up with Makoto, and I ended up hooking up with Yusuke. Morgana meanwhile is still very much a single pringle." Futaba explained as Ren and Ryuji booed Futaba's choice of description for Morgana who spoke up.

"Single pringle? I'm not a potato chip? Also, Haru didn't get any either! Just because she ended up in a room with Akechi doesn't mean those two hooked up." Morgana said as Ann blinked.

"Akechi was there!? For real!? Whaaa?" Ann said as the others nodded and filled Ann in on what had happened with Akechi. When they'd finished, Ann laughed.

"Wow, I don't know if I should be more surprised that Akechi pulled a Phantom of the Opera on you guys or that he knew what that book is. But either way he gets points for appreciating the classics." Ann said. She then accepted her share of the candy and ate it happily.

"Soo good! Best. Halloween. Ever!" Ann said as Ren spoke up.

"Oh yeah? Does that mean you had fun with Shiho?" Ren asked Ann who nodded.

"Mm-hmm. Turns out she had feelings for me like I did for her, so one thing led to another, and now we're dating." Ann said as the others gaped in shock as Futaba spoke up.

"You? And Suzui? But you're both girls? I didn't peg you as a lesbo?" Futaba said as Ann flushed and spoke up.

"I'm bisexual, not lesbian, Futaba. That said, does it really matter?" Ann said as the others shook their heads, deciding that their happiness was what was more important. The question of Akechi, and his possible addition to the group, could wait. For now, all was well that ended well for the Phantom Thieves...

END OF STORY

A/N: And there we go! A special Halloween one-shot done and dusted! Hopefully I did it justice! Either way, hopefully you all enjoy the story, and have a Happy Halloween! Until next update, sithlorde1988 out!

NOTES

*1*- Yeah, I went there. For the record though, I was very much neutral on the whole Team Jacob VS Team Edward bit when it was a thing. Also, I meant no offense to Twilight fans when I did the whole bit where Ren and Futaba roast the sparkly vampires. It was just me poking fun at that trope being oft mocked. I'm very much a fan of the Twilight movies myself even if I've never read the books.

*2*- And before anyone tries to poke fun at me having Futaba dress up as Ginny Weasiey as her costume, I figured it was accurate, plus her glasses look a lot like Harry's glasses in the movies, so I thought she could pass for a good Ginny Weasley with Harry Potter's glasses look-alike in my opinion. But that's just my opinion.

*3*- To Yusuke's remark about '03 Casey Jones, I like most iterations of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, but I do agree that the 2003 or '03 iteration was easily the darkest and most anime of the lot, and VERY worth a watch if you haven't seen it since the GameCube/PS2/GBA games are based off of that iteration. Back on the topic of Casey Jones in particular, his '03 design was easily the most badass of the lot, though his 2012 design looked pretty edgy too, if a bit younger than what he's usually depicted as. I personally think the '03 Casey Jones was the definitive version, but that's just my opinion. That and his catchphrase, 'GoonGala!', rules!