Hi guys, sorry for the long wait, writer's block and all. Anyway, things are working out fine for our famous mouse couple until they started to go from good to bad and Disney characters are not mine and never will be.

Chapter #3 As Darkness Falls

After that, Mickey was able to clear his mind

Of what happened the night before and leave it behind

As he, Minnie and the townsfolk were getting ready for the night of treats, tricks and harmless scare

Dark forces were also at work, so mortals beware

Our mouse couple arrived at their destination safe and sound

Unaware there was evil lurking underground...

"Oh I don't believe this!" Minnie Mouse said in anger as she and Mickey left the costume rental store.

The mice arrived at the mall without another hitch and managed to find the shop had lost their reservations. They went to different costume stores and were able to find something that fit and what was considered decent for the party. By the time they paid it was sunset and everyone was leaving for tonight's events. Mickey frowned before looking into the bag he was holding.

Inside was the black coat with gold that reminded him of something he was sure he wore for a movie or short that was set in the 19th century. What was it again? He shook his head and closed the bag before he followed his girlfriend to the exit. Who was still fuming about losing the costumes she picked out weeks ago.

"…spent hours searching for those…"

"It's ok, Minnie." Mickey said as they walked through the parking lot.

"These costumes are ok."

"But I picked out the perfect king and queen costumes." Minnie complained. "And all they had were outfits for nobles."

"So, I'm sure it's better then what Daisy made."

That made Minnie's eyes widen in realization. She almost forgot about that duck's remark from earlier while they were driving to the mall.

"Oh, Minnie. A store bought costume is not the same as one made by your own hands…"

"You're right. It's better then what that fashion designer student can whip up."

"That's the spirit." Mickey said as he unlocked the car. "Lets go."

They left the parking lot in silence.

A few minutes later. Mickey started to feel uneasy. He wanted check the time on the radio but he didn't want another near collision like the one this morning. The sun had set over the horizon and the sky was starting to go from orange/yellow to black. Even though the nights are longer this time of year, he was hoping the party started early in the evening. But where was it? At the studio? A friend's house?

"Say Minnie, where's the party again?"

Minnie rolled her eyes. She knows how forgetful her boyfriend can be but this was starting to get ridiculous. She reached into her purse and pulled out the invite she got in the mail and looked at it.

"It's at 1408 One Park Ave."

Mickey's heart skipped a beat and he stepped hard on the brakes.

"Did you say 1408 One Park Ave?" he asked in a shaky voice.

"Yes." Minnie answered. Sightly freaked out by Mickey's behaviour. "It's the mansion the James bought a few months ago. They use it as a winter home."

"Oh." Mickey said calming down a little. "I though it was a haunted hotel or something."

Minnie giggled. "You're thinking about the Tower of Terror. The James mansion is nothing to worry about. Now lets get going the party starts at eight."

Mickey nodded and started the car again and followed the directions on the invitations. Certain that nothing will go wrong.

Right?

Meanwhile, unknown to the citizens of ToonTown that someone has plans for the famous partygoers. A figure clad in a hooded robe watched in a pool of water as the two mice arrived at their destination.

"They have arrived." he said with a voice that'll make any living creature shake with fright. "Now the party can begin."

With a wave of his hand, the image on the water's surface changed from his intended victims to a dark storage room. Standing on a wooden crate was a statue of unknown origin.

"You know what to do."

The statue's eyes glowed green as it grinned evilly and cruel laughter filled the air.