Chapter 33. Halloween chappie is a little late I know, but... Is my story really over a year old?... I can’t believe it... well... it’s ending soon ^^ enjoy the last chapters of it.

Happy Halloween or like Joshua said it last year Yppah Neewollah XD

It was once again Halloween. After many days of nothing the school was once more up and about to prepare the Halloween Ball. The gym was prepared for the great evening and people discussed what costumes they should wear, to impress their friends or love interests or even their boy- and girlfriends.

Joshua, Rosette and Azmaria were on their way to town to look for costumes. Rosette said to them “I am not going as a Vampire again” she remembered last year “And I’m not going with Aion again”

Azmaria giggled “But you have Chrono now, you have a date for the Ball” she said and looked up at Joshua “And would you be mine?”

Joshua blushed “It’s actually me who should ask you Azzy, but of course I will” he leaned down and pecked the girl’s cheek sweetly. Rosette rolled her eyes “Get a room you two” then she glared “And because that idiot had to tell everyone about us, the girls are bullying me”

Joshua immediately got overprotective and asked what they did. Rosette explained to him that the girls wrote on the toilets that she was a man stealer and that she didn’t deserve such a wonderful man like Chrono and during the lessons they threw small paper letters after her on which it said the same and that she would pay for it.

Some had even tried to talk with Chrono about it, but luckily he had stayed firm.

Joshua was angry “How dare they treat you like that?” he growled. Rosette calmed him down “Don’t worry bro, I can handle everything, I sent most of them running last day”

Azmaria rolled her eyes “Yes, but that gave you a month of detention Rosette”

“Oh whatever” Rosette replied with a shrug and changed the topic.

When they reached downtown, they caught a glimpse of purple hair in one of the shop windows. Rosette grinned and ran inside. She saw Chrono looking through some clothing and snuck up on him “Hello there Halloween prince” she smirked and bonked his head.

Chrono jumped and spun his head towards her “OW you scared me there” he said.

“That’s for the going through Hell everyday at school” she growled. Chrono apologized for the behaviour of the other girls “But I’m happy to see you” he pulled her closer and smiled “I think I found some nice costumes for us”

“Prince and Princess?” she asked teasingly, feeling him shiver “No... I am never going to dress like that ever again... here look” he turned to look at a pile of clothes which lay in a pile “How about this instead?”

Rosette took a look at it and grinned “Hmm... I see small white feathery wings, small black batty wings, a white long dress and a black waistcoat with some black trousers” she muttered “Angel and Devil?”

Chrono nodded “To make it clear, you’ll wear the dress” he informed her, making her laugh. She smiled at him “Want me to help pay?”

Chrono shook his head “Nah, I’ll do it” he grabbed the costumes and went to the cashier. Rosette suddenly remembered something “Grrrr... Aion didn’t pay back what he owed me for the other costumes” she growled “He’ll remember that at the Ball” she felt an arm around her waist and looked up at Chrono who was done paying “Are you alone here?”

She shook her head “No, Azzy and Joshua are here too somewhere... I lost them I guess”

He smiled “Then let’s go looking for them”

She wrapped her own arm around his waist and they started the search. It took about twenty minutes before they found them.

Azmaria had found a little cute witch costume and Joshua had found a wizard costume. They all spend the day together and then waited for the big evening.

The evening though was soon there and the people arrived at the gym. Rosette was wearing her costume and was waiting for her Demon. He soon appeared behind her and tapped her shoulder “Hello there Miss” he greeted with a bow “I assume you’re waiting for someone?”

Rosette smiled “Oh yes I am Sir”

He smirked “Didn’t you know it can be dangerous to be outside, alone after dark? Evil creatures could show up and do evil things”

Rosette wasn’t able to hold back her laugh anymore and let it out “Evil creatures like yourself?”

Chrono nodded and pecked her lips “And dangerous as him” he added and pointed at Aion who had just arrived, this time looking like a man in a tuxedo with a shot wound on his forehead and fake blood flooding down over his face. On his back he had a fake knife sticking out.

“Looks like when I would get my hands on him... Let’s go oh scary Demon” Rosette said after a while and let Chrono lead her into the gym. They soon found Azmaria and Joshua coming from the fortune teller’s little area in the corner. They were both blushing wildly. Rosette asked them what she had told them and Joshua replied lowly “She said we’ll marry and get four children once...”

“And a cat” added Azmaria.

Rosette and Chrono started laughing “Isn’t that wonderful news?” Rosette asked “You’ll stay together”

Joshua and Azmaria were about to run after her, when the teachers asked for attention. Kate went through the rules once again. The students were groaning impatiently. When she finished they were allowed to party. The music was started and the dance floor got crowded in no time.

Joshua bowed to Azmaria “Would you like to dance with me young Witch?”

Azmaria giggled “Of course I would my handsome wizard and future husband” this made Joshua blush a deep crimson colour, which only made the girl giggle more.

Chrono and Rosette got onto the dance floor too. It was hard to dance to the music though, so the couple decided to just sway a little from side to side. Rosette smiled “Should we try the fortune teller too Chrono? Maybe the future has a few surprises for us too”

Chrono chuckled “Nah, I’ll take it as it comes” he replied and started humming to the music. (Music is “This is Halloween” from the film “A nightmare before Christmas”)

“Boys and girls of every age
wouldn’t you like to see something strange?
Come with us and you will see
this, our town of Halloween
This is Halloween, this is Halloween
Pumpkins scream in the dead of night

This is Halloween, everybody make a scene
Trick or treat till the neighbours gonna die of fright
It's our town, everybody scream
In this town of Halloween

I am the one hiding under your bed
Teeth ground sharp and eyes glowing red

I am the one hiding under yours stairs
Fingers like snakes and spiders in my hair

This is Halloween, this is Halloween
Halloween! Halloween! Halloween! Halloween!
In this town we call home
Everyone hail to the pumpkin song
In this town, don't we love it now?
Everybody's waiting for the next surprise

Round that corner, man hiding in the trash cam
Something's waiting no to pounce, and how you'll...
Scream! This is Halloween
Red 'n' black, slimy green

Aren't you scared?
Well, that's just fine
Say it once, say it twice
Take a chance and roll the dice
Ride with the moon in the dead of night

Everybody scream, everybody scream
In our town of Halloween!

I am the clown with the tear-away face
Here in a flash and gone without a trace

I am the "who" when you call, "Who's there?"
I am the wind blowing through your hair

I am the shadow on the moon at night
Filling your dreams to the brim with fright

This is Halloween, this is Halloween
Halloween! Halloween! Halloween! Halloween!
Halloween! Halloween!
Tender lumplings everywhere
Life's no fun without a good scare
That's our job, but we're not mean
In our town of Halloween
In this town
Don't we love it now?

Skeleton Jack might catch you in the back
And scream like a banshee
Make you jump out of your skin
This is Halloween, everyone scream
Wont' ya please make way for a very special guy
Our man jack is King of the Pumpkin patch
Everyone hail to the Pumpkin King

This is Halloween, this is Halloween
Halloween! Halloween! Halloween! Halloween!
In this town we call home
Everyone hail to the pumpkin song
La la-la la, Halloween! Halloween! [Repeat]”

Chrono and Rosette had walked over to the snack table during the song and were now chatting. Aion appeared right behind the blonde and took the spider she was about to take a bit into. She glared up at him “Hey!” she growled and hit his arm “How dare you?”

The corpse smirked “I’m hungry” he said with a shrug “And you had food”

“Grrrr... you’ll soon be dead for sure if you keep annoying me” she grumbled “And you still owe me for the damn vampire costumes from last year”

“I actually paid you back my dear, or did you forget that?” he said, ignoring her first comment fully “But I must say, you’re a pretty angel this year”

Rosette was about to say something nasty when Chrono pulled her away “Nice costume Aion” he called in the hurry and vanished into the crowd. Rosette cursed Aion under her breath, not noticing another Angel walking towards them.

The blonde looked up and saw no one other than Satella. Satella narrowed her eyes “Oh no... I’m wearing the same costume like the girl from the sticks, but Chrono, you look really hot in that”

“You’re so definitely not an Angel you Witch, and leave him alone” Rosette shot back annoyed and crossed her arms. Chrono hurrily led her away from the red head, before they would start attacking each other “No fights today Rose” he told her sternly and was in the next moment caught in a giant hug.

“OH YOU LOOK SO GOOD CHRONO” Squealed a hyper Shader in a cat costume. Neko soon appeared and pulled the girl off of the purple head “No attacking people Honey Kitty” he scolded gently and kissed her cheek. Then he asked how they were and if they had tried the bat sweets.

The chat took fifteen minutes before they separated again.

Rosette and Chrono went dancing for the second time and after a nice and quite fast dance, the blonde was tired and thirsty. She made her way across the floor towards the punch bowl. Chrono’s eyes widened as she poured something of the red liquid into a glass and brought it to her lips. He caught the glass from her and took it away “Oh no, you’ll not be drinking that” he told her “Last time you ended unconscious and with a giant hangover”

“Oh Chrono don’t worry, Billy got suspended from the Ball”

“I won’t risk it” he said and poured the liquid back into the bowl “Nothing for you”

“Hey, it was you who gave me the last cup last year, so I don’t see how it’s my fault” she grumbled.

He took a firm grip on her arm and led her away “Come now, the queen and king will soon be announced anyway”

Rosette let out an annoyed sigh “Fine, whatever” she grumbled and followed him. They found Azmaria and Joshua in the crowd and joined them “Hey you two” they greeted “Having fun?”

Azmaria nodded “Yes, we have been dancing and Joshua has been so cute” she smiled at the blonde boy, who blushed “Aww don’t mention it love” he answered “How about you two?”

Rosette threw a short glare at Chrono “I’m thirsty and Chrono won’t let me get any punch because of what happened last year” she said “He’s just being a worry wart, Billy isn’t even here this year”

Suddenly she heard Aion’s voice say something, which was followed by a female giggle “Oh you’re so funny Aion”

Aion came marching towards them, his arm around the waist of a spider woman, who was in truth Rizelle. She let out another giggle as Aion continued talking.

The teacher interrupted the chatting and asked for attention. Kate stepped up to the microphone “Ladies and Gentlemen, we are now to announce this year’s Queen and King of Halloween” she said and pulled out an envelope “Before I do so though I must say, that I’m very proud of you... you have behaved properly and have chosen wonderful costumes”

The students cheered.

“Now boys and girls, the Queen and King of the year... I will start with the Queen” she opened the envelope and smiled “This year’s Queen’s name iiiiiissss...-“ Kate paused.

All girls held their breaths, except for Rosette “I’m not going to get that prize anyway” she muttered.

Kate continued “ROSETTE CHRISTOPHER!!!”

The whole crowd started cheering and applauding. Rosette’s eyes widened widely and her mouth fell wide open “Wha-wha-wha-what?”

Chrono smiled and gave her a peck on her cheek “Congrats sweets” he said, nudging her towards the stage. She climbed the stairs and stopped right in front of the teacher. Kate gave her a crown, a bouquet of roses and a little golden pumpkin statue, just like the one Azmaria got last year. Rosette beamed. She had really won. Oh Satella would be so envious. She was given many envious looks from many of the girls in the crowd.

Joshua cheered the loudest “Nice done sis”

Kate cleared her throat “Now for this year’s King... The name of the King iiiissss-“ she smiled and the silent crowd “CHRONO SINNER!!!”

Rosette gaped once more, then she started cheering like the rest of the crowd.

Chrono stepped onto the stage and got his crown, bouquet and statue as well “Congrats Chrono” she grinned. He smiled back “Thank you”

After a lot of cheering, the couple was allowed to go back down, it was time for the King and Queen’s dance. Unfortunately something bad happened. Kate stood at the stairs and smiled, holding a third statue, which was part of her costume. Rosette tripped in her dress, which send her flying towards the woman. The blonde crashed into her, making her drop the statue right onto Rosette’s head, who was now lying on the floor.

The Statue made a hard impact with her head and fell to the ground next to her. She didn’t get back up. The statue had been too heavy.

Chrono hurried over to her and gathered her in his arms “Rosette?”

A big red lump was already forming on the blonde’s crown and her eyes were all swirly “Oh no... she’s Knocked out again...” he groaned.

Joshua sat down next to him “Oh no... Please don’t tell me she’s-“

“Yep... Better get her home” he sighed and scooped her up “I’ve got the car waiting outside”

Joshua nodded “At least she isn’t drunk this time” he said and helped Chrono out of the gym.

Azmaria soon joined them “Is she ok?”

Joshua told her everything, making the little girl nod “She’s really got bad luck”

“Yep... let’s bring her home” All got into the car and soon they were home at their place. Chrono helped the blonde into her bed and then went out after tucking her in “She’ll probably have a headache tomorrow, I’ll come visit you then” he told the younger boy. Joshua nodded “I’ll better prepare aspirin and stuff”

Chrono said goodnight and drove off. Azmaria was followed home by Joshua a little later and meanwhile, Rosette was the Queen of dreamland.

AN: I managed to write this chapter on one evening ^^ I didn’t look it through so it might not be too good.

Until next chapter, which will probably be for Pretended God ^_^