A/N: -falls asleep with chocolate Santa in mouth-
Whazzit? Oh, here's an….update….zzzzzz…..
The Duet
Pebbles followed Jack silently through the alleyway, past the graffiti, past the band, and up to the gates of the graveyard, which opened for Jack and Pebbles.
As soon as they were through, Jack walked down the winding pathway through the graveyard.
Pebbles, however, went off the path, past the gravestones, and ducked under the swirly hill, waiting.
She listened to Jack's singing, putting together a response in her head.
But then it struck her; his voice!
It was the same voice that had joined her briefly when she was singing in her own world! It knew the words perfectly and didn't stumble; it dipped and ducked and went up and down smoothly, enough to put even the most stubborn toddler to sleep.
How did he know?
Pebbles was broken off from her thoughts when she heard footsteps climbing up the hill. Taking care to stay hidden, she crawled over to the side and to the base, standing up slowly and positioning herself as if she had been waiting during the entire lament.
The right moment approached as Jack went on:
But who here would ever understand
That the Pumpkin King with the skeleton grin
Would tire of his crown?
If they only understood…
He'd give it all up, if only he could…
Pebbles took a deep breath and started:
There's only one thing I can see.
A man just longing for someone to be
His companion through and till the end.
To follow him through twists and bends…
Jack turned around to look at Pebbles, surprised. Zero, Jack's ghost dog, who had been following him, barked and smiled in a very doggish way.
Pebbles sighed dramatically and ascended the hill.
When it comes to writers, I'm one of the best!
For fans come to me from far and wide!
I string words together and make the best of worlds!
Most of the time without ever even trying.
She held her head high.
With a push of a button and a bit of thought,
People really see my creations come to life!
With a toss of my hair and the click of a mouse,
A murder is committed with a knife!
(A/N: Worst…rhyming…I've done…ever! But live with it, gosh darn the consequences!)
She was halfway up the hill now, and Jack was simply mulling it all over.
But day after day, people push me on the stage,
And I get so tired of seeing words on a page.
I, Amanda, the Authoress,
Sometimes wish for a little bit of rest…
Pebbles paused and let Jack start in.
I've gone and scared everyone,
I've succeeded every time.
But you, the girl, the writer,
Have shunned my skills after one try.
Pebbles connected, but she used the same tune:
We all have flaws, they lay in our hearts,
Some are deep, some are small,
But someone's tearing all of our lives,
Just because of their own fall…
Pebbles was standing next to Jack now. They both stared out at the pumpkin patch in front of them, Pebbles' hair moving slightly in the wind.
Eventually, both of them sat down, letting their legs dangle off of the edge.
After a moment, Pebbles sighed. "Listen, can we stay with you?"
Jack was confused. "What do you mean?"
"I mean: Do you have room in your house for three boys and four girls?"
Jack thought a while. "Yes, I do. But let's go for a walk first and sort our thoughts."
They climbed off of the hill and set off for the woods.
Sally, hidden behind a gravestone, watched them go, her curiosity driving out her slight envy.
------Meanwhile------
Willy struggled to stay awake.
"Okay, that's just weird. They're doing prizes for most unusual entrance onto scaring ground. That's nuttier than one of my Nutty Crunch Surprise bars…and that's pretty darn nutty."
A/N: …zzz…
I hope I can go skiing soon…it's gorgeous outside!
