Yen Sid Pov:
"Halloween, the season of evil as well the day where all children wear costumes to become their inner demons and individuals that they dream of being. While in the old times it was bad since it made villains stronger as well dangerous, it has become both peaceful and exciting for the kingdom. However this Halloween is unlike anything due to what I was informed of, which involved Trickster being attacked by what he suggested a 'copycat'. Who apparently had a name that was similar to him and acted like him at the same time, while it is unlikely there would be a chance anyone would be like him. Trick came to me in order to see if this was real, while from time to time he's tried to appear like a mischievous individual he has his moments when he tells the truth."
Afternoon-Yen Sid's Tower
Within the Kingdom of Auradon was Halloween, the one time where all manners of dark fiends or any other type of monster can be roam around to enjoy the night. Though it wasn't all joy for one individual such as Trickster, who had to come to the wizard since when news about him getting humiliated by someone who seemed to look like him. He had to visit the wizard to see if there was anything about a wannabe Trickster running about.
"Couldn't have this waited till next week? Miley just invited me and the others to Halloween town for a actual party. Possibly this is the first time a Oogie has ever step foot in Halloween town, and to meet the locals."
Asking Yen Sid since after the weeks of getting his costume ready along his friends, Miley had been able to convince Jack Skellington to allow Trick into the town for their annual Halloween festival. While it's common for the town to enjoy their customs, Halloween allows the town to be unpredictable than anything.
"If what you told me was true then this take's priority, as well questioning if someone sent him from the other world or made him him here."
The wizard ruining Trick's moment of joy since for a while Yen Sid has always kept a eye on any type of dimensional crack from the other world due to how the others wanted to keep connections with their parents. Trick, merely puffed air at him seeing how he went straight to blaming his step father.
"Before you start thinking end of the world, it's not. I already talked to my mom and known went to Wade and made another copy, this is this world's problem. Besides, I have a way to help you figure this out."
Trickster explaining about how there was a way for Yen Sid to figure out what this creature was which had the old man confused on what he meant by that. Turning around he saw Trick pulling out what looked like a hand made coffin that was bug size.
"Jerk killed some of my favorite bugs, I buried some of them in the background with the proper respects. I kept this one since it has blood from that faker."
Presenting to him a example of how cruel Prank was and opening the coffin, it showed a crushed bug with a small amount of blood. Taking a closer look at the dead insect, Yen Sid used his magic to lift it up from his coffin and place it on a table where he began to examine it. Trick crossing his arms since this type of act would require practice and work, he looked to the exit seeing how this was the perfect time to go.
"Alright. So I just gave you something to do on Halloween night, now I'm just going go and.."
Making a possibly long excuse to leave as well trying to slip right towards the door, except as he held the door the handle got stuck as the Oogie groans at the wizard kept the door locked since the meeting wasn't done.
"Seriously gramps? You really need to lighten up and try to take the hint that I got places to go."
Stating to Yen Sid since he had given him a bug which he could study as well going to give him all the time to study. Though it seemed that Trick was still wasn't allowed to go just yet, walking over in defeat Trick sat back down at the chair where he looked at what else the old man would say to him.
"What's your costume exactly?"
Questioning the young adult as that alarmed Trick's eyes since that when he was invited to Halloween town along having the chance to enjoy it with his wives and friends. The costume that he had made was rather out the ordinary along personal since he wanted to make it special. Yen Sid looked at Trickster knowing that when he asked him the question, the orange skin Vk was speechless as well tried to come up with a appropriate answer.
"Well. Exactly what is a costume but another form people take to enjoy themselves, I mean Dizzy is making a costume that's based off her dad. I helped of course since I'm a expert on masked clothing."
Starting off with a statement as Yen Sid knew he was hiding his answer as he decided to end it with a snap of his fingers. Becoming a puff of smoke Trick waved his hand away getting the smoke to clear away as suddenly the look on Yen Sid's face changed as he questioned the choice in his costume.
"Enjoying themselves? Isn't that what you said?"
Yen Sid asking as what he was looking at a collared style suit that was black as night with it being sleeveless and his pants had neon green across it styled like bugs. He had a spider styled tie along that he had with what look like hand made weapons, one was a spiked ball and chain that were shaped like a pair of dices. The other was a shield in the form of a gabling table with blades across the sides.
"What? It's the mayor. Just given the Oogie treatment of being both dangerous and stylish."
Explaining the look as Yen Sid didn't believe in him as this was a homage to his late father Oogie Boogie as he could see the detailed patterns of bugs and the dice being Oogie's signature objects.
"Fine. I'm being my father. Which is ironic since I act like my step father, however I'm going show that even though he was a spiteful nut case sack of bugs. He helped me become the monster I am, so making this will both scare people and show that even the most scariest beings to make the greatest of anti heroes."
Praising how while Oogie Boogie was a monster which the memories could never go away. Trick could show the people of Halloween town that even though the Boogeyman was a horror unlike anything that they had seen before, his son was different than him. Yen Sid could see how devoted he was to this cause, however he continued to question the motive of dressing up as Oogie.
"Also that you suggested to Mal and Evie to wear similar like their mothers only more slim and attractive, yes?"
Suggesting how with this holiday it was also a time for anyone to show off their beauty in a terrifying manner. Trick merely rolled his eyes at how he went to that since he loved the two women and would always indulge them in making new looks for them as well others in the world who want a new look for themselves. Before the two could continue their conversation the wizard felt a presence within his tower as purple smoke begun to emerge from the ground.
"How long will you be keeping my husband?"
A voice spoke from the smoke as it showed a figure with green eyes glowing in a ominous manner as well showing a form. Yen Sid almost felt his heart stopping as if he thought it was Maleficent as she had her staff, the smoke cleared which showed Mal wearing a dragon styled look like Maleficent with black and purple across the sides.
"Because we're going be late for the event and having pumpkin king wait would be rude on our part."
Mal stating how they were invited to the event since it seemed appropriate that with them being important individuals of Auradon with the things they had done, it be important to keep up with time management. Looking over to Trick as well seeing him in costume made her smile as he was ready to join her at Halloween town.
"Not at all, I was telling your husband that he'd should take this 'Prankster' matter seriously. Since it's not often you fight a copy cat."
Expressing to her how she would want his husband to focus on Prankster and where he might be going. Mal turned to Trick as the Oogie merely scuffs of how it was a lucky shot, as well that he'd make sure to take down the faker in a instant.
"I know, Though it takes a while for him to take anything seriously. However you just got to make him understand what he loses if he doesn't focus on it."
Stating to Yen Sid since she knew how to get her husband to focus on a important matter as she walked over gripping his spider tie tight while giving him a vexing look. Trick merely chuckled at how she showed her teeth in a manner as he nodded about taking this for real.
"I'll handle Prank when I see him. Now if you don't mind, we have a event to attend. Shall we my dear?"
Trick asking Mal as she noticed how he was being smooth with her as she held him close before snapping her fingers which turned them into smoke which resulted them into teleporting. The old man merely sighs to them as he returns to studying the bug checking out what he could learn from the faker's blood, as well hope it didn't involve anything that will put the kingdom in danger.
Night Time-Halloween Town
The full moon had arrive upon the dark and creepy home of almost every monster, ghoul and ghost. Halloween town was filled with decorations and tons of monster citizens enjoying the festivities, at the center of town was Carlos who was wearing a large jacket like his mother while appearing as a Sci-Fi costume with Jane by his side. Jay was dressed like his father though with red burgundy robes with a gold cobra symbol, while Lonnie had on a belly dancer in red which was what Jasmine wore when she was captured by Jafar.
"It feels a bit to revealing. Think it's alright if I add my jacket?"
She asked her boyfriend since while she didn't think she could pull this off, Jay noticed how she took a moment since it felt both surprising that no one mind since most of the monsters were undead and skeletons. Though seeing how Lonnie wanted to have a jacket styled to match her costume, he pulled it out making sure she felt comfortable.
"Anything for you my princess."
Acting the role of his dad which made Lonnie playfully punch his shoulder as they wanted to try and act 'romantic' since their relationship revolved being tough and doing sports. Meanwhile on the side was Evie dressed up like her mother with a knight styled look with sharp shoulder pads and her crown. She was talking with Streak and Miley by the side as she was offering ideas for the people of Halloween town about new ideas for clothing.
"I spoke with the Harlequin demon and witches about some new modern looks, and maybe if it's possible you can ask Jack if they be alright they could be done here?"
Questioning if there was a chance she could speak to Miley's dad and see if she could stop by to help the residents make the clothing. The pumpkin princess took a moment to look at the sketches that she had done and each dress as well suit specially made for the people.
"Possibly, right now my father is looking for new ideas and my mom is trying to convince him not going to the other holiday icons. So this could be quite the help."
Responding to Evie's idea for a collaboration as this made the Vk girl smiled as the others were noticing how the residents of the town coming. Meaning that the festival was about to start, looking around she didn't see Trick or Mal coming over which had Evie worried. Quickly enough they saw on stage none other than the Mayor, who waved to Miley to come on stage.
"Wish me luck."
Streak telling Evie seeing how this was the first time he was going to be involved with a moment like this was his parents Lock and Shock and his uncle Barrel doing the pumpkin king's duties. The couple heading up stage saw how many people were applauding to them as it seemed the mayor had a message for them.
"Welcome to our annual Halloween festival! As well welcoming the children of the parents that are both wicked and sinister in town, along our town's newest trick or treater expert. Streak!"
Introducing the town to the VK as well Streak since it's been ages since they've seen any outsiders from the kingdom. As the applauding attended and turning the attention over to the stage, the gang soon noticed by their side Trick and Mal making it on time as it seemed that they wouldn't make it.
"Sorry for the late dear, our 'husband' was checking out the other holiday doors and thinking of something for a date night."
Mal greeting her wife as well trying to drag away Trick seeing how with the creativity of the doors enticing him, the ideas of new clothing and activities they could do would either be fun or just for the three of them. While the others focused on what was happening with the mayor giving his speech, Jane was curious about something about what Trick was up to.
"Aren't you suppose to be with Jack and Sally? You told me that you were going be with them in the pumpkin float that you begged to be on."
The fairy girl asking Trick which had him confused about how he was supposed to be with the Halloween couple for the event. Trick looked confused as well the others since they agreed on meeting here and listening to the speech and let Jack and Sally have their moment.
"When did I say that?"
He asked her concern as they looked at the stage which they saw Miley making her announcement of her parents coming in to start the celebration. Looking over to the side they saw a massive pumpkin float which had designs of dancing scarecrows and several cannons which look designed to fire off candy. Trick saw how there what looked like a candle within the mouth of the mouth, which was suddenly a tied up Jack and Sally unable to escape from what everyone thought was a performance.
"Wow. Jack really takes this performances to heart."
Jay stating as he thought it was for the performance as the residents had the same idea, however Trick knew a dangerous stunt since he performed several in his past. In which he can tell this wasn't, looking on top who was supposedly the driver held a microphone who had on a Trickster outfit.
"Attention ghouls and gents, as you can see. This performance is being taken over by what most of your would think the latest incarnation of Oogie Boogie as Trickster. However, meet the real son of nightmares."
The driver spoke out as everyone was confused at the imposter in Trickster costume, as they turned to Trick who was with his group as they looked back at the other Trickster. Who decided to rip off his mask as well clothing which caused most of the people to freak out since it was inappropriate, however underneath it was Prankster's actual uniform and his mask. Smiling in a sinister manner the creation quickly laughed at how their sudden shock turned to horror of how they thought it was the return of Oogie Boogie with how he laughed.
"Prankster! The new and improved master of scream, which I'll be happy to show with my. Pumpkin of pain!"
Announcing as he pressed a button on the side which fired off the cannons, coming out was that of large custom made pies which splattered several of the people. While it didn't seem violent like when he attacked Trick, the scarecrows did the work as they leapt right off the float and begun terrorizing the people.
"I guess this ain't part of the festival right?"
Lonnie questioning the moment as one of the scarecrows came right towards them with a pitchfork. Trick holding his custom made dice and chain, he spun it around and strikes the straw man to a table where it blew up into pieces. Seeing how they were continuing to scare the residents, the VK decided to put a stop to this as well try to get things under control.
"Evie? Would you like if we have a moment to ourselves and kick that faker off the float? I'm sure Mal would love to impress the people here and lead our friends."
Offering Evie the chance to help out with taking down Prank as well give him a old fashion beating. Smiling at the respond she had with her a sword built into her costume as the two rushed the float while the others went off to help the others. Meanwhile on stage Streak saw how the scarecrows were crawling up on stage staring at him with the intent of attacking him.
"Wait! I'm from here to, I mean my parents gave birth to me when I was a baby before they were sent to the isle of the lost. Still it counts!"
Panicking as he looked to see the mayor cowering in fear while Miley not being there with them. Keeping close not knowing what might happen to them, the two see a green slime wrapping around the scarecrows and throwing them to the side. Landing right in front of the frightened men was Holiday girl, in which the mayor applauded at the masked savior's arrival while for Streak was surprised how quickly Miley changed into her alter ego.
"Sorry for the late arrival, traveling from Auradon to here takes awhile. Citizen, take the mayor out of here while I help out the others."
Giving her boyfriend a request as he nodded while getting the mayor out of the area so he'd be safe. Meanwhile at the float Miley looked to see Trick and Evie rushing towards Prank while her parents still being tied up in the center of the pumpkin. Using her green whip she slings it at a lamppost, swinging over the people and landing right at the float where she saw her parents.
"Hang on, I'll get you out."
Stating to them as she begun to remove the ropes right off them avoiding any traps that were set. Meanwhile on top was Prankster who was looking at Trick and Evie coming at them, in which he pulled out a TNT stick right for them as they stopped moving.
"This isn't fair. It should be us dudes, not the third wheel. Sorry love, but this is a personal match. But here's a parting gift for letting me see you beautiful face. Oh, I mean 'burnt' face."
Prankster telling Evie as he lights up dynamite stick and throws it towards her, Trick seeing the red stick tackles it and hits the ground while hitting he hits the concrete floor. Evie turned to Prank angered as she was about to attack him, however she saw him sliding down the pumpkin in which he soon see's breaking out of the float a pair of skeleton arms which was none other than Jack Skellington. Who held him in a bear hug and doing a horrific face.
"Sheesh. You need a breath mint skull boy. Here, I got one just for you."
Informing him as Prank threw a vial into his face which blew up in Jack's face blinding the skeleton as he made his escape. Before he and Miley could catch him, Prank managed to vanish from their sight as well avoiding capture.
"I have to say dear, quite the agility you showed. I'm sure you'll be a great queen soon."
The pumpkin king compliment Holiday girl as she lost her focus when Jack was able to figure out her identity. Looking over to her dad, the skeleton merely smiled as he pointed at the patchwork that her costume had.
"I've been in the same occupation in dressing up, I'll make sure to keep it a secret."
Comforting her about Miley's secret identity as she smiled at how her dad could sometimes freak her out on certain occasions. He did have his moments, however the tender moment went away from a loud booming sound as the two rushed over checking out how Trick used himself as a human body shield. Turning over he saw how it was a smear of insect blood, another means of insulting Trick.
"Ok. I think we really need to handle this situation, like right now."
Carlos advising to his friends of how unlike the numerous threats they had to deal with, this one was just like Trickster. Except without any morals or people to be with, he was a danger to them and possibly Auradon. Just as things seemed to settle down as well the others making sure the townsfolk were safe, Trick's phone begun to ring as he answers it.
"Vigilante for hire?"
He asked while wheezing at the explosion he took seeing that it was a odd time to get a phone call. Though what he was suddenly told had his eyes widen at who was on the other side, as well telling him surprising news.
Later-Yen Sid's tower
With Lonnie and Jane staying in Halloween town with Miley and Streak, the five returned to Yen Sid's tower where the wizard had to tell them about what he found out about Prankster. They gathered around the old man where he had a complicated look on his face and what he told Trick would surprise everyone.
"After studying the insect that your companion had given me as well the blood that was on its pinchers. I found a rather, alarming discovery which had to be explain."
Yen Sid stating how while the events of Halloween town were happening and Prank attacking them, he was learning about a shocking discovery which took him by surprise. Walking over he saw how Trick's body was still healing from the fake explosion he took and his clothes stained, as well a small piece of blood on it.
"Watch it gramps."
The Oogie stating as the wizard quickly removed a piece of his shirt and placed it by the dead insect, the five took a moment to look at the pieces as they looked confused by what connection he was trying to put.
"While I was examining the blood I noticed it had been enchanted with magic, however. During the smallest of fragments within it, was Trick's essences."
Explaining to them how the blood matched his own as well how it seemed they shared the same blood. The four looked confused about how this was possible as well didn't think about what this resulted. Carlos, being the intellectual had no choice but to solve the tension.
"If that's the case. The way the two act, talk and have no regards for themselves when they fight. They could be, half cousins?"
Figuring out that they could be related due to the similarities between both of them. However Trick shakes his head to the Cruella boy since it was much deeper and frightening then that, since it scared even him.
"No. He's saying, whoever made him used my blood. Meaning, that Prankster. Is my genetically created half brother."
Correcting his friend as well making a horrific explanation about how the faker that attacked him on the isle as well introduced himself at Halloween town was his half brother. This left all of them frightened and speechless at how while they had their family dramas and ordeals, Trick's had become more complicated with a creature who is related to the Oogie and now is on the loose, though what was more important was that the Oogie had family. Which was now trying to take his role of being the more frightening monster and would use any means to prove it, even if it meant terrorizing everyone close to him.
Hope everyone had a safe and amazing Halloween, stay tune for more as well the battle between Oogie brothers in the next chapters.
