Review time:

aknightofni = "PS lock, shock and barrel rock!"

That they do my friend, oh and Monty Python rules comedy. =)

Tori7 = "If you need help writing a new summary, let me know. I'm pretty good at those. ^_^"

Oh, that might be kind of cool n_n, you're so nice.

Lil JL = "here does Sally live? Is she still with Dr. F? Cause, he's pretty crazy."

Hahah, I was waiting for someone to ask about this, it'll become clear soon. By the way, I read your nmbc fan fic, but for some reason I haven't been able to post reviews due to computer troubles =( anyway, it's very good n_n everyone go read Lil JL's fanfic! ...After you finish reading this one that is ;-)

jack and sally forever = "KOOKIES FOR EVERYONE!"

Cookies!!!!! *gorges self with cookies. Gives you a "Thank you" card.* Good luck with getting away from the men in white coats n_n

Thank you all soo much for reviewing, it makes me feel special (though I'm sure half of you reply to 10+ things per day... but still) I also want to apologize for my slow updating... But so far I've been keeping it on an every other day pattern, I'll try to stick to that.

Anyway, on with the story! *directs ahead valiantly with a rotten, wooden sword.*

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October 29th

There was the loud buzzing followed by an ear piercing scream that aroused Jack from a restless sleep. A moment was taken to shake off the grogginess before he realized what he had heard was just his doorbell, upon the second ringing, he realized there was also loud, frantic rapping on the wooden door. Glancing at the curtain covered window he noticed the sun was just rising, who would be up so early knocking on his door in panic? ..Unless it was an emergency.

Standing from his bedside he quickly dressed (Just in case this emergency involved immediately engaging in action.) all the while calling to the door to let them know he was there, despite his voice the ones at the door became more impatient.

Finally he quickly descended the stairs skipping 4 steps at a time, and as he almost one yard away, he reached out with his long arm and opened the door the door.

It was the mayor with a few of the towns people, including the zombie mother and son, the Harlequin demon, witches, and the Behemoth.

Mr. Mayor wore his look of worry and negativity, "Jack! Thank goodness you finally answered!"

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It had been hours since Jack had been told that there had been another disappearance, this time it was the Zombie father, and the wolfman had yet to be found.

Preparations for Halloween had been post-poned and the Pumpkin king had separated the towns people into groups of 5 to send them out to search.

The sun was almost directly above as Jack walked through the forest, Zero following, he was calling out to the missing, there was no reply but the sound of the wind rattling the branches in the canopy of the woods above.

"I don't understand it Zero, is it a coincidence?" Jack talked out loud knowing well the dog couldn't reply to him with words. Worry was setting in, then suddenly he remembered his discussion with Sally the night before.

Something's not right Jack, I can feel it. I saw Lock, Shock, and Barrel leaving the zombie's house earlier, they were up to something I'm sure of it.

The terrible threesome were at the Zombie's eh? Jack stopped walking and looked over his shoulder at his canine friend, "It's time we give some certain trick-or-treaters a visit..."

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There was total silence surrounding the tree house that belonged to Lock, Shock, and Barrel (A/N: Anyone notice that when they say a group of names in a story in a certain order, it's how it's always said from there on? Eh... Random thoughts.)

Jack approached the tree with caution, Zero staying close to his legs, finally he reached the small bridge and called up, "Is anyone there?"

No reply.

He listened for any sounds that would give the presence of squabbling children away, but there was nothing. "Hello?" He calls out once more, there was silence again, SWAP! Jack's attention was immediately brought to the tree house. The sound of plastic hitting plastic, followed by the angry chatters of children as they strained to argue but attempted to keep quiet at the same time.

"What're you doing!? He's going to hear us!"

"Just keep quiet and he'll think we're not home!"

"I already knew that stupid!"

THUMP!

"Oof!"

SMACK!

"Ouch!"

"Uh guys…?"

SWAP!

"Guys…???"

THUNK!

"GUYS!!"

"Huh…?"

"…I think he's heard us…"

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Well, I was bound and determined to get the next chapter up tonight so my update-every-other-day routine would continue, but I wasn't able to totally finish it to where I wanted, =\ so instead, I'll make it a two-parter! Yay! (Though I'm sure those who actually enjoy the story are saying "boooo!")