10) Loud ~ The Nightmare Before Christmas
Part 3
I smiled and laughed happily as Jack escorted me to the party, which would take place in Town Square. I was laughing because the service was funny and I smiled because it was such a happy event. Why shouldn't I smile and laugh?
The music outside was haunting and loud, as were the voices of the people already outside. My ears weren't ringing quite yet, but I had to get used to the loud music and voices as they talked over the music.
The music was actually coming from something electronic, not from the usual band, but I had a feeling the band was the one who originally put it together so that they wouldn't have to perform so they could dance or talk to friends instead.
Jack twirled me and then pulled me in close, "Are you ready to dance, my Queen?" I wasn't used to dancing in a dress, especially a floor-length one, but I didn't care nor did I want to upset my husband, so I smiled and nodded.
I had been preoccupied with the service and concentrating on not tripping that I didn't notice what Jack was wearing. It turns out he wore a black and blue suit that matched mine pretty well. It had similar designs to his usual suit, but it wasn't exactly the same – nowhere near the same, in my opinion. But it made him look very handsome.
I looked him up and down and smiled, looking back to his skull. "You look very nice tonight, Jack," I said loudly over the music. He laughed, which I could barely hear, and twirled me. Others had joined us and were spinning to the music with us.
"You mean you just noticed what I was wearing?" Jack asked as he pulled me in close. I flushed, but he only laughed again, this time more kindly than amusedly. "You're beautiful when you blush."
I smiled, "Thank you…" We continued to dance for many songs until we got too tired, in which case we got a drink and sat down to cool off. We sat down in an area where the music didn't reach us as much, so we could talk with ease. The music was still loud; it just was far away now.
"So," Jack began as he looked at me. "What do you think, Rachel? Do you think you could take on the duties and responsibilities of Pumpkin Queen? I'll be more than happy to teach you, but I want you to be ready." He raised a non-existent eyebrow.
I laughed at his expression, "I'm sure I can handle it. And if I can't, you'll be there to help me out. Am I right?" I raised an eyebrow and made the same expression he did. He laughed and nodded.
"Always…"
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We returned to the party soon after and danced more. Then we stopped and talked to the citizens of Halloween Town. I personally found out a few things, one being a new creation Doctor Finklestein was creating. He showed me a sketch and I noticed it had a similar design to Sally's, but it was male. I had a feeling I knew how that would turn out, much to the doctor's annoyance.
Then there was gossip, which I didn't pay much attention to. Apparently someone had pulled a prank on the swamp creature that caused them to shoot out of the fountain and onto dry land. They don't do well on dry land, considering they are a swamp creature.
I smiled as I watched the other citizens eat and dance, and even laughed as I saw one of the vampire brothers tangoing jerkily with the taller witch, Scary. She kept yelping every two seconds. I shook my head and looked away, not wanting her to see my amusement.
I also noticed the werewolf, Hairy doing a weird booty dance. My eyes widened as I watched him shake his hips. That did not look right, but I didn't say a word as I turned my head away from him to look at the Mayor who was dancing the chicken dance, without the song. Now I really had to hold back my laughter. Was that the only dance he knew?
I sighed as I listened to the loud music take on a sweeter, slightly quieter tone. I was never used to dancing, especially in a dress, but now I felt the rhythm running throughout my undead body and I just felt the need to move with the music.
What I didn't know is that all eyes were on me…
I closed my eyes and twirled in a circle. I swayed with the music and tapped my toes, to the beat, on the hard, stone-covered ground beneath me. As the music continued, I subconsciously placed words with the melody…
Spinning…Dancing…Twirling…Prancing…
Moving with a rhythm so loud…
Moving…Slowly…so smooth…Entrancing…
In the center of the ever-growing crowd…
I open my eyes and see…
The beautiful world of Halloweeeeee-eeeeeen!
I love the scares…the thrills…I'm aware…
It's a daily routine for all who live here…
I love the fright…in the dead…of the night…
Hearing the sound…of cackling all around…
I open my eyes and see….
The beautiful world of Halloweeeeee-eeeeeen!
In a place where monsters roam free!
Where they don't have to hide…
And where they're allowed to be seen!
If I ever said I didn't like it, I lied…
For I open my eyes and now I see!
Is the beautiful world of Hall-oooo-weeeeeeeeeeeeeen!
Yeeeeheheheheheheeeeee!
I was facing Jack now, having gone to different citizens as I sang my song. After my cackling last line, I was silent as I smiled at my new husband. "It truly is frighteningly beautiful, I hope you realize."
He nodded, taking me into his arms, "I know…"
TO BE CONTINUED...