A/N: I'll introduce the minor human characters in the next chapter after a summarization of Poppy's scare learning. So, what do you think? Let me know! PS. Poppy in this story adaption is 5/6 years old.

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Poppy and Sonic's Adventure

Chapter Three: Scare Teaching

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''Wait, explain deeper about this because I'm not understanding any of it.'' It taken moments to finally comprehension that a child, their little sister, Poppy, should become some decoy as human bait? ''Well, we've been using the same repetitive tactics for scaring human guests for years now! And now younger generations aren't so afraid of impromptu creaks and noises as they once were. We have to cater to what they want.''

''But she's just a kid! She doesn't know what she's bringing herself into.''

''Then why not just teach her? Is that so hard?''

''Errm…'' Finny and Lenny shuffled nervously in their seat, gazes purposely avoiding Luna's. ''Well, not like I have a problem with it.'' Lenny shrugged as he continued, ''but she'll probably screw everything up, and that's not something I want.'' Luna raised an eyebrow and folded her arms. She wanted to make Poppy useful for something, anything to say for the least, and it's a kind gesture to get the child out of her normalcy instead of always being cooped in her room, or simply bothering the hell out of them. ''Then teach her not to screw anything up. Simple.'' The two brothers shared another skeptical look and Luna sighed loudly.

''Listen, I want our sister to do more active things, alright? We need her to feel energetic and give her something to wake up to.''

''She's already active.'' Lenny muttered- and then cringed when Luna glared at him. ''Please, I know she's irritating, annoying, somewhat a pain in the ass… but that's what a child suppose to be like. I think she has potential becoming something more than our sister, besides, she have a transparent ability, I think, so why not create something from that?'' The males hummed, narrowing their eyes as they accessed the situations carefully. Internally, Luna grinned, already knowing they'll submit if it relates with her… that's why she admires them so much. It's interesting how quickly Luna could manipulate someone with her charm, her giggles and appearance, maybe she should teach Poppy that as she grows older…

''What's in it for us?'' Finny asked as he folded his arms in a more business manner. Luna frowned, staring at the short, stubby ghost with puzzlement. ''Well, what do you want me to do for you?'' Only a few times they would request for something in return… ''maybe spend more time with us?'' Finny squealed, ''I already spend time with you.'' Which, in most cases, is her affections, company and kisses ''a little bit more?'' Their hands clasped tightly with silent pleas burning in their eyes. The pink ghost girl rolled her eyes and laughed.

''Sure.'' Everyone, every man in her human life always loved her, but none of them could ever replace these two dedicated guys that are her best friends. ''Though, I need to put a bit emphasis on this… '' tone grew firm as she glowered at the ghosts. ''I need you to be kinder to Poppy, she told me that you were being mean to her.''

''We weren't that mean,'' ''yes, you were. She told me about the stuff you do to her.'' Finny winced, rubbing the back of his neck and looked away in embarrassment. True, he has been a bit mean to the child, but all she does is bother him everytime he's busy! And then ask all these nonsensical, ridiculous questions that are so obvious a two year old should know. ''I don't mean to be… mean, I just want her to stop bugging me, that's all.'' Luna shook her head and placed her hands on her slender hips, ''you know a child needs some form of attention, I may be busy but at least I acknowledge her.'' His body tensed.

Luna was right…

''…Fine…'' Finny groaned and stood up from his seat. ''So, when do we start training the little squirt?'' It's not in his best interests to train a little brat that complains and cry all the time… but at least she's not terrible unlike some children he have seen. ''You can start training her now if you like. Besides, this is a way for you both to bond with Poppy, brothers and sister! So cute! Am I right?'' Critical looks sneaked its way to Lenny and Finny's faces.

Bonding, with that little annoying kid? ''Pfft, whatever, I can teach the kid a few tricks here and there… but she has to follow what I exactly-''

''What you say?'' Lenny scoffed with a laugh, ''please, you can't scare even if your life depended on it!''

''Why I outta…!'' Luna groaned, placing fingers on her temples softly. This is what happens you have two rivalry brothers as teachers.

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''Princess Poppy, the evil wizard Higwark attacked our village!'' The girl hummed quietly and set her finger at her chin. This isn't good, no, this is not good at all…

That evil bastard has destroyed more than twenty homes! Leaving innocent people defenseless and shivering cold outside her homeland… and with the constant rate of people being turned into pigs and disgusting frogs, if they don't act soon then whole village will become a feast of pork and frogs! ''I see. Have anyone turned…?''

''No ma'm, not yet, but he have bloomed the eastern forest with a magical sleeping spell.'' ''Damn.'' Her grip tightened around the blue cape as she hissed, ''that bastard is going to have us all asleep! Dolly, go report to my messagers to warn my people stay inside their homes while the wizard's out. I'll handle this.''

''But Poppy…'' Firm chocolate eyes gazed at the redhead. ''Do not question the princess, I must do what must be done.'' She took of her crown, admiring the pink gemstone within the center… ''if I don't make it back, take this crown and wear it Dolly. I want you to be the next princess, okay?''

''Oh Poppy, I promise to be the best princess I could ever be-''

Knock! Knock! Knock!

The little girl jolted at the sudden sound, twirling around and stared at the door. ''Y-yes?'' She squeaked and the door creaked open. Her brothers, both Lenny and Finny came inside the room with a serious expression lurking on their faces. Poppy shrinks in fear, eyes darting to one brother to another.

Was she in trouble…? Lenny snapped his fingers with a loud snap, crisp and quick, and then sharply point at the mini chair Dolly rested. ''Sit.'' He commanded and the girl scrambled over to the chair to sit. Poppy twiddled her thumbs and bit her lip in nervousness, ''do I do something wrong…?'' She whimpered the ghosts rolled their eyes, ''no Poppy, you aren't in trouble.''

''Oh.'' The fear was replaced with a giddy smile, ''I found a blankie today! It's blue!'' She pointed at the raggedly blanket on the table and Lenny sighed. ''Poppy, we're going to be your teachers.'' The girl blinked her brown eyes in bemusement, ''what do you mean…?'' There was more silence, and the ghostly duo fumbled around with their words, ''you should say it!'' A few moments after, Finny readjusted himself with a grin, ''we are going to teach you how to scare people.'' Poppy gasped as a hand rested on her cheek.

''Really?!'' Wow, now she's going to scare like her brothers! She's going to be the most scariest girl ever now! The ghosts nodded. The girl fist pumped and jumped off her chair in joy, ''I'm gonna be a scarer! I'm gonna frighten people!'' Never before Poppy felt so excited! What's better is that her brothers gonna teach her…! ''Hold your horses kid.'' Finny said and folded his arms in a more authority manner, ''there's going to be some rules while doing this whole 'teaching scare' session, understood?''

''Uh huh! When I'm gonna…'' Poppy trailed off when Lenny and Finny gave her a grim look. ''You better listen carefully! Because if you even disobey one of our rules…'' Finny's tone grew darker and menacing, making Poppy's spine shiver with fear. ''A-anyway.'' He coughed, ''let's go over the rules.''

''Rule number one: do not, and I repeat, do not talk to the humans, or anyone. Ever. Number two… when scaring you must be silent or you won't ever get it right! Three, when frightening someone, do it right… and four, always mind and listen to your teachers...- and that is us. Simple and easy, can you follow it?'' Poppy instinctively nodded her head with a large smile, ''okay! I'm ready for scaring now!'' She wanna be out there and see those weird people like she see on TV.

''Hold so fast squirt, it's not that easy.'' Lenny said, ''it's going to take practice and time in order to be professionals like us.'' The girl slumped with a frown, ''oh… how long will it take?'' She questioned and stared at Finny and Lenny with her chocolate eyes.

The ghosts shrugged, ''I don't know, maybe years, perhaps?''

''B-but I wanna start scaring now…!''

''Oh pipe down, pipsqueak, you'll get to show your stuff later on within a few weeks. We'll start through the basement rooms to galleries; you think you're ready?'' ''Yes, yes, yes!'' She grinned, eyes sparkling with anxiousness.

''Let's get started.''

During the hours of noon to late evening, the new 'teachers' prepped the child for learning. Analyzing settings and area for strategy, the ghosts tried to explain to the little girl areas that brings paranoia automatically.

However… the girl was still dumbfounded.

''…I don't get it.'' In the living room were the siblings, Poppy resting on the chair while Lenny and Finny held pencils and chalk, marking on the board in front of her. ''Well then, ever been a place where it makes you uncomfortable?'' She shrink at the thought of her dark room… being all alone as her dolls stare right into her eyes.

It did bother her.

''…Mmhm…'' She nodded gradually and Lenny smiled. ''Good. Now, you lure your victims into an area that brings them discomfort, alright? Then you intensify the area with tapping into their surroundings…''

Hours later after a long, however, curious and exciting lecture (in Poppy's mind), Poppy was now given the task of hiding. Wait, that's it? ''But I'm good at this all the time!'' The child exclaims as the ghost shook their heads.

''It's not that simple kid. You think you're hiding and yet someone can easily spot you from a mile.'' Finny explained, and then pointed at the large desk. ''We're going to play a game of hide and seek… you hide, and we'll find you.''

''…D-d-do you really…mean that…?'' Are they, Lenny and Finny, actually going to play and spend time with her? After so long of yearning for their attention and touch? Poppy sniffed loudly.

''Mean what? This is training here! This isn't a game-'' Finny's scolding was cut off by Poppy's giant hug.

A/N: Well… I'll do another chapter later. R & R.