Freddie Pov:
"Ever since Celia came to Auradon, I had to come back from a trip I took with Claw for several reasons I don't exactly want to get into. But I will since people have been asking where me and Claw was when Oogie came back from the dead as well Audrey cursing most of the school grounds. After the whole ordeal, me and Claw decided to explore most of the kingdom looking for ways to be more ready, such as helping Claw out with getting stronger. By that, he wanted to go to the Pride lands where he was able to meet Simba as well the other lions. It was awkward when the two lions met since one was on all four and the other on two legs, but the other lions still got the nudge to turn him away seeing how he looked very much like Scar. However I was able to convince him that fur ball here wasn't Scar but a much more of a lone lion who wanted to learn of his birth home, took a while for them to accept him but slowly but surely they helped him with learning how to stalk, hunt as well act like a true lion. For me? well I took into the fashion of how to make myself look like a pride queen along with learning a few things such as Rafiki's talking to the spirits as well different types of ways to practice my cards skills as well telling of things to happen, like fortune telling. We came back to make up for us leaving everyone, by that we decided to work with Trick in his business of being hired for jobs such as the one were on right now, chasing after a group of dwarfs stealing off a collection of gold from Agrabah, luckily we were hot on their tail."
Riding across the sands as well through several dead tree's, was a truck which was making it's way through the harsh territory along with how that it was able to keep moving across the sand. In the truck, was several men who was keeping the gold nice and tucked in while the back of it had men with armed weaponry.
Driver: "Are they still on us?!"
Asking the men in the back as they were hanging on tight, looking around the sand they saw nothing. They soon made it into the district of the Wei mountains, territory of Mulan's kingdom. They were almost to their base of operations as it was a cave that had enough equipment to hold off even Hercules himself. Before one of the men could ask, a flying card was soon swishing right at them which one of them as they quickly duck.
'What the hell was that?"
Looking shocked as they quickly took the card and pulled it off the side checking out that of a symbol on it, it was a bulls eye on it with the word on top of it. 'Target,' not understanding the meaning the group heard that of a huge like roar right behind them as they saw something running on all four looking right at them with it's eyes glowing at them like a predator. Emerald eyes staring right at them, claws unsheathed as well making marks on the ground the beast continued to charge at them.
"Waste it!"
The men announced as the men began to unload their guns on them as the creature moved left to right, from how they attacked the creature. It was that of a lion, much larger then a average on as it was carrying someone on it's back. It was a woman wearing a small purple hat as well having a skeleton like makeup on her face, smiling at the thrill of the chase.
"Test your luck boys?"
She asked the men which the girl pulled out a deck of cards as she throws several inside of the truck which they all duck, they checked each of them seeing nothing but a bat with the word 'fear' on it. Not taking seriously they were going to shoot at the two again, however the cards soon shoot out shadowy like bats which attack the men making the Driver unable to focus on steering the truck.
"Should have just let me flip over and destroy the engine."
The lion beast said as the girl chuckled at him as the pair watched the truck soon stopped right up against the road that would lead into the mountains. Getting out, they were still panicking from the shadows as the Lion noticed them in fear as he chuckled at them. The dwarfs noticed the two as they were able to recognize them much more properly, on the left was the son of Scar. Claw, who had a bit of a growth spurt with him getting a bit more muscular like with his lion like DNA in him, as well on the left was Freddie Facilier. Daughter of the shadow man as she was in her 'Midnight' uniform much she had on a belt which held several cards for her to use on them.
Freddie: "Hey guys, mind if we help ourselves to this treasure? kind of selfish to keep this loot to yourselves, should at least give us a chance to win it."
Claw: "Or possibly beat it out of you if you want to try and continue with this crap."
The two talked at each of the thieves as the men pulled out their weapons going to fire onto them, but Claw grabbed a nearby rock which he hurls at them. The impact exploded onto the ground sending pieces at them hitting it onto their heads as well making them drop their weapons. Before giving them a chance, Freddie rushed in to take them out one by one as well did it in a way that made her sly, cunning as well mysterious just like her father. The driver, got out of the fight as he tried to run but bumps into Claw as he looks up at the lion as the lion merely grins his fangs at him.
Claw: "So, give this back to Aladdin and Jasmine? Or use it for the hospital with what I might want to do to you in the next ten minutes."
Giving him a choice as the driver merely punched the side of his face making the lion chuckle, baring his teeth Claw lets out a angered roar as Freddie turns to the view seeing how Claw was punishing the driver with several punches along with claw marks he was giving to him. After the beating Claw gave him, the lion was finished as he walked over to see the men Freddie was with were beaten up as well knocked out.
Freddie: "Alright, so Jasmine told us once we caught them. To tie them up and call for them, some of the authorities will come and get these times. Also, she told us to.."
Remembering the instructions about what would happen when they get the gold back, though she looks at her boyfriend who was right now taking a good bag of gold coins in his bag as well some jewels as this was payment for them. Pulling out her phone, she sends a call to the authorities for them to pick up these guys as one of them noticed.
"What the hell?! You guys are just as bad as us!"
Claw: "Correction, we get paid for this. You stole this, so were nothing a like. Along with this.."
Informing the thief as he soon lets out a menacing roar into his making the man pass out in a freighting like manner. Freddie couldn't help but chuckle at how he has been getting better with his roar, getting onto his back it was time to head back home after their training from the Pridelands as well of checking how much has changed.
Later
Going through the enchanted forest, Freddie was right now riding on the back of Claw looking at several images of Celia who was looking happy in Auradon as well with her friends. Along with pulling jokes on people as well fooling people with her card skills as well seeing her father with her, it's been a while since she last saw her little sister. The memories she had with her was with making fake voodoo dolls with her to scare some food stands to give them not so moldy food.
Claw: "You surprised she's in Auradon now? Kind of shocked myself when Mal and the others lowered the barrier."
He asked curious since for a while Freddie hasn't thought about her for a while due to them having issues with trying to upstage one another, but they were still family none the less.
Freddie: "I'm glad she's having it better then me, but those princes and princesses are being soft on her. They don't know how mischief like she can be."
Informing him about how wicked she can be behind that smile of hers, the couple soon made their arrival to Auradon prep scaring off a few people with Claw making a dramatic entrance with him letting out a roar. Freddie, shakes his head knowing he be a show off as soon enough they heard the running of a feet which was none other then Evie. Who was by Jane talking to her about the decorations for the Halloween party happening in a few days, seeing her friends return made her excited as she walked over to greet them.
Evie: "Freddie, it's felt like ages since I've seen you."
Being stunned at her as well Claw coming back as Evie hugged her as well Claw which out of Mal's gang, she was the most nicest as well greetable on amongst them.
Claw: "Well after seeing a lot of action here, we thought it be best to find our own adventures as well make our names known across the kingdom."
He explained which Freddie nodded knowing about a annoying yet unkillable Oogie getting most of the action, they went off to get their own out in the kingdom.
Freddie: "But more to the point, we got the message about this Halloween party that Mal's hosting. So far she has most of the Vk getting it so scary, that it might make the pumpkin terrified. But, it might need a bit help from the other side."
Twiddling her fingers around trying to act spooky as well scary since this season was for fright and fear which Evie nodded, soon enough she got a text from someone as she soon reads it. The two looked at the blue haired girl curious about what she was reading in which she looks at the two and merely gets a bit nervous a bit.
Claw: "I know that look, that's the 'Trick did something stupid and I got to save him' right?"
Evie: "Well no, it's actually Celia. Trick's with her as well with CJ since the party need one last thing, ghosts. So, she found a place to where she could be get the ghosts or rather call some to come over and ugh.."
Before trying to finish, Freddie gave her a look wanting to know where as Evie showed the two the phone. Soon enough the two, being the most fearless along with serious VK amongst the isle had a look of fear as where those three were going, was the one place not even the Evil Queen would go. The Haunted Mansion, a ancient as well mysterious home to where ghosts and all manners of spirits dwell. It was considered a myth, but apparently it is not seeing how Celia was able to find it.
Freddie: "She did it, the one place my father dreamed about. And she's going there with Trick?!"
Getting upset at the fact it was considered a dream for her to visit a place full of spirits, but now she's seeing it with her former captain as well a dangerous Oogie who might ruin the experience for her. Looking at Claw, the lion VK knew that they were going to have to go and help them before something supernatural could happen. Handing Evie the bag of money, he helps Freddie get on her back as she hands the phone back to Evie which the VK girl sends her the directions of where they were.
Evie: "Trust me Freddie, she's gotten better with handling situations. Also Trick's got her back, she'll be safe."
Informing her but Freddie still felt like she should be there just in case, Claw merely runs on all four like a natural lion as the two made their way to find her sister as well joining up with the others. Hopping that they didn't start the fun without them, or do anything that might cause some evil spirit to be released.
In the deepest regions of the forest
On the outskirts of almost any known area of Auradon, three VK were right now looking at that of a large like mansion. The clouds above it were darken like that of the isle of the lost, ravens were on the dead tree's cawing at almost everything as well the scent of death. Trick, along with Celia and CJ looked at the house as the masked Oogie looked at the book which Celia used to find this place.
Trick: "Surprised no one made this into that of a attraction, I mean I would. But I think these so called 'ghosts' would want the profit right?"
Asking the two girls as they remained silent seeing how they never felt this kind of feeling, it was like there was more danger here then they could have imagined. Trick, thought it was a Tuesday since these kinds of moments felt like he might get killed or ripped apart.
CJ: "So, how exactly are we suppose to get these ghosts? I mean, none of these spirits would be happen to just come right over to the party right?"
Having doubt that these rather ancient or possibly dangerous ghosts which no one have disturb would want to come to a Halloween party, they could have gone to Halloween town to get some regular ghosts. But Trick, wanted to get ghosts that would make everyone ruin their pants.
Celia: "Well, the only ghost were after is one spirit that won't put much of a struggle. Madame Leota."
Grabbing the book from Trick's hand as it showed a image of her, she was a clairvoyant gypsy who could talk to spirits as a medium. Rumor has it her soul was powerful enough to remain in the mansion, along that she watches the spirits as well plays music to sooth the spirits.
Trick: "Luckily we have a Voodoo VK with us, we just go in and.."
Trying to thinking of something witty to say, he gets tackled by a rather like person from the back which scares the girls as they see it was that of a large lion type person. Hearing footsteps, they looked from the shadow of a Tree which was Freddie as she was back in her regular clothing as she smiled to Celia as the little sister smiled seeing her here as she rushed over to hug her.
CJ: "Well look who's come back, surprised you heard about this little trip."
Freddie: "Well I'm surprised you came for the ride, last time I heard was that you went to travel the sea. Came back to avoid getting eaten by a rather familiar crocodile?"
Giving her a snappy comeback as CJ knew the croc she was talking about as she shuttered at the thought, however they heartsome strangling which was from Claw holding Trick as the masked Oogie smiled at his lion friend.
Trick: "Hey buddy, nice seeing you again. I love the manicure you got, but ugh. I think you should, check the abs you worked on."
Telling him in tone of trying to speak as Claw felt the tip of a small dagger right at his stomach which he looks at Trick, the two merely smiled at how they could spend a hour at trying to kill one another to no avail.
Claw: "You know, kind of miss this dance. Though I'm only doing this cause Freddie is thing the fact you brought Celia here and might put her in mortal danger."
Explaining it in a normal sense which Trick nodded seeing how that was understandable, Freddie and Celia looked at how Claw was enjoying it but was enough seeing how they had important matters. He dropped Trick as he soon coughed a bit seeing how he missed that feel of his hand, couldn't help but notice how Claw has changed from a regular teen lion but much more bigger lion who's main looked much more wild like.
Celia: "I got this handled Freddie, I know exactly what I'm doing along with who we need to find. Nothing to worry about."
Freddie: "Well this was suppose to be a sister thing, you know. The thing we've dreamed about, along with that, I was..."
Trying to sum up the words but couldn't which Celia knew what the older sister meant, before acknowledging they felt a chill breeze moving passed them as well it making the five as they looked at the mansion. The doors opened such like a entrance for the making them curious about if the spirits wanted them to enter, or something telling them to get right to why they were here.
Trick: "So then, shall we partake in the suppose. Haunted Mansion?"
Asking with a smile on his face as they could barely see it through his mask as the group slowly nodded seeing how they weren't going to turn back. Walking forward to the mansion, they saw numerous birds looking at them in a silent tone which Freddie kept Celia close to knowing of this being a bad omen. Looking at the opened door, they went from Trick going first to Claw going last as they had to be on their guard not knowing what horror might be fold them.
Inside
The Vk group looked around at the inside as they were in the living room of the mansion, cobwebs covering almost everything as well of paintings of people living here with signs of rot and mold. This place hasn't been occupied in years, let alone the last months as it felt abandoned, they looked around not touching anything as well keeping their eyes alert on anything happening as they knew being in this type of area wouldn't want you to touch anything.
Freddie: "Ok, this place has my vote for next party. But still, we need to find Leota."
Knowing already what to do as they still felt the cold of the air, even in the room as CJ happened to notice that of a mirror. Walking over to it, she checks up on her makeup as well her hair seeing it nice and fearless as ever. Through the reflection she noticed that of a faint like presence as it passed by her, turning to her back she went to see what it was. It was nothing as she turned back seeing her face being not her beautiful self but that of Trick almost, scratched marks, burns as well almost looking like a zombie. She screams in fear getting the four's attention as she moved back as well grabbing a light candle.
CJ: "Scare me will ya?!"
Asking the mirror in a angered manner as she soon throws it at the reflection, however it didn't break but stops in mid air. Looking amazed at it, the fire lite right opened which meant the spirit didn't want it's property to be damaged.
Trick: "Nice one, got it's attention. Now, if the ghosts could be so kindly. Tell us where we can find Madam Leota? We wish to invite her to a party."
Speaking out loud to the ceiling as well everything around them to get a reaction, so far it was silent as soon enough the candle light floated down the hallway as it meant they should follow it. Celia, being excited leads the way as the four followed the young girl as they went to catch up to her. Passing by several mirrors along with that of more candle lights, it all lite up as they could hear the moaning of voices across them making their skin crawl.
Freddie: "Ok, not so bad. Just walking through a suppose ghosted invested mansion trying to get that of a spirit to attend a Halloween party. Might I ask, why here?"
Trick: "Well, because the fact is that it helps me beat Miley's dad with hosting a hell of a party. Along with help's Celia learning to meet with spirits, as well get her hands deep in spooky territory."
Explaining why as the older sister merely gave him a look as soon enough the candle light soon shuts off dropping into Trick's hand, out of nowhere the rest of the lights shut off around them blanking the entire hallway in darkness.
Claw: "Can't smell anything but dry wood, does anyone have a light?"
Asking any of them seeing how they would have something that might help them, before anything they noticed a door opening which revealed that of a room. Not knowing what to do next, they merely enter inside of the room where they saw merely that of red drapes from the side along with a table in the middle. It had a crystal ball in the center as they looked around to try and find where Leota was or rather another clue. Celia, got curious as she seats in a chair which she looked at the crystal ball.
Celia: "Maybe we need to call upon her, good think you got me here."
Smiling at everyone as she grabbed a deck of cards and soon breathes in to try and focus on what would happen. Placing the first card down, it was five strangers walking to a ancient fortress that was on the first card. They looked at the cards seeing how it came true, the second card showed of them gathered in the center of the castle waiting for something to happen.
Trick: "Great, if I wanted to know the future I would have gone to.."
Thinking of something to say, the ball soon glowed bright green which made the door closed shut as well made them move back looking at the orb. Their hearts were beating like crazy as they couldn't see what the third card was, a smoke appeared in the crystal ball showed that of a mature woman. Having light green hair, light green eyes as well of a pale face. The woman gave them a mysterious like look along with that of a expression she has seen almost everything during her time.
Celia: "Madame, Leota?"
Asking her seeing if it was actually her, they all waited for a response which she slowly nodded meaning it was her seeing how whatever Celia did made it work.
"Indeed I am, I am Madame Leota. Speaker of the spirits, medium of the afterlife. Why have you entered into this forbidden home?"
Questioning their arrival here in the mansion along with why these young adults would want to enter a ghost infested house, the four looked at Trick seeing how he was the one to invite her. He walked over to which he coughs a bit as he looks at the woman.
Trick: "Well, my name is Trickster. Son of the late Oogie Boogie and Succubus Shiklah, I along with my fellow villains turned good as well for hired. Wanted to, invite you to a Halloween party."
Clapping his hands together making it short and simple showing a friendly smile, however the ghost looked unamused by this invite as there was a silence in the room.
"Dare enter to this mansion to invite the likes of me? Dread carefully what you seek here. Why bring me to this freighting night, not knowing the price will come?"
Speaking in rhyme as Trick hated that type of talk, it was the twenty first century and everyone could speak normal. Freddie, having a bit more expert with this type of talk tried to think of words to say to her.
Freddie: "We mortals only come in a manner of peace, not a threat to harm your sanctum of mystery. We only ask to bring a fright, on one night of this Halloween event?"
Trying her best to make it rhyme, however those words made the gypsy woman understand it as soon enough her head floated upwards making them all move back not knowing what might happen next as soon enough instruments began to play.
"To take the likes of me to a celebration of delight! Prepare yourselves, for a price you never would come to claim!"
As the instruments among them began to play in a manner, looking across the side they saw a faint blue light come in as they all tried to be ready for anything. Soon enough they soon saw three ghosts with a grin on their faces as the clothing could be recognizable, hats, bags along with their thumbs sticking out, they were hitchhiking ghosts.
"These three have followed me from life to death, always a grin amongst their face. Only way for me to come, bring these ghosts to a night of fear and joy."
She informed them as the ghosts merely smiled at them as they weren't exactly doing anything scary but pointing their thumbs seeing if they couldn't tag along, CJ. Walked over to one of them waving her hand through the skeleton as it merely did a ghoulish like laughter making her give him a glare.
Trick: "Alright, so are you coming or not?"
Getting a bit annoyed as she lowers her eyes at him and drops right into Celia's hands for the young voodoo girl to catch her, soon enough they noticed the door opened showing them the way out as it possibly meant they could go.
Freddie: "This is good, just tell me one thing. Are these the only ghosts were brining?"
Looking curious which the gypsy woman groans in a unsetting like tone seeing how these children weren't exactly spooked by her voice.
Madam Leota: "Yes, now let us make haste. I really hope that your party is good."
Claw: "What?! You can talk normally? I knew talking in rhyme was a bunch of.."
Before he could say a word, Leota's face in the crystal ball became that of a horrifying skeleton making him screech like a kitten jumping up onto the ceiling afraid. Trick, merely chuckled as they soon made their way out of the mansion along with their host as well the three hitchhiking ghosts as they continued to raise their thumbs to them.
Trick: "Mal's going love this. Oh, did you know I'm dating her to? Got a lot to catch up on Freddie."
Smiling to her which the oldest sister looked at Celia seeing if that was true, the youngest sister nodded as she and Claw really missed out a lot. However this time they weren't, seeing how they had a small entourage of ghosts to bring to their Halloween party.
