A Twisted Halloween: Terror is Trending

Chapter 7: You're Just Gonna Miss Out

During the night on Main Street, everyone is having a wonderful time at the party.

Grim is sniffing around and says, "Ooh, somethin' smells good over there, too. I'm gonna eat everything they've got set out here. Food Finders, move out!"

And dashes off to get some food.

"Not again," Sereia says.

"Really now, Grim! Have you not listened to a word I've said?!" Crowley says, displeased.

Then Crowley turns to Birar, "Briar, you'd better keep a close eye on him."

"I think we're a little too late. He is already out of sight," Briar says.

"We better go follow him," Jasper says.

Briar and the others dash off to find Grim, and make sure he doesn't get carried away.

Meanwhile, a woman walks over and says, "Excuse me..."

"What can I help you with, ma'am?" Riddle asks.

"Well, um, there's a boy sitting off in the corner. I'm worried he might be feeling sick," The woman says, and gestures Riddle to the boy she speaks of.

Turns out, the boy that is sitting in the corner is Silver, and it looks like he's sleeping rather than feeling sick.

Riddle sighs and says, "He'll be alright, ma'am. He's just sleeping. Thank you for your concern, though."

The woman nods her head in reply.

Riddle walks over to Silver and sternly calls out, "Silver! Sleeping at a party? That's a breach of etiquette worse than anything in the rules!"

Silver quickly wakes up and realizes, "Ah! I can't believe I nodded off on Halloween night, of all times."

"For goodness' sake. Only you could sleep peacefully in the midst of all this noise," Riddle replies.

"I apologize. I suppose I got drowsy on a full stomach," Silver says.

Meanwhile, Jade is busy working and helping the visitors, "Let me get that empty glass for you. You'll find the vegan cuisine on the table just over there. You'd like to take a picture of me? I'd be delighted. How's this pose?"

One of the visitors takes a picture of Jade in his costume.

"Has Jade been assisting guests nonstop this whole time?" Silver questions, "What incredible stamina he has. I should work on my own."

"I'm sure he's only doing it because he wants to. Still, considering what we've been through this week..." Riddle says.

Then Floyd walks to Jade and says, "C'mooon, Jade! Why don't we ditch these people and go get some grub?"

But Jade says, "As a host, it's my job to provide our guests with a proper reception."

"Oh, relax. There's plenty more committee guys around to fill in for you," Floyd says, annoyed.

Then smiles, "You don't gotta do all the grunt work yourself. Dump it on someone else for a few and cut loose."

"That's not exactly the best mindset either, but..." Riddle says.

Then Riddle walks to Jade and says, "Hello, Jade. you've worked nonstop all through Halloween, right? I agree that you deserve to enjoy the last party. I imagine you haven't eaten anything all night. Why don't you take a seat over here and have some dinner?"

"My, my. How fortunate I am to have such considerate classmates," Jade replies.

"Psh. Teapot tyrant, meet kettle. You haven't had more than a couple of nibbles yourself, Goldfish. Even a real goldfish eats more than that. Aren't you a growing boy?" Floyd replies.

Annoyed, Riddle says, "I'll have you know I consume my recommended caloric intake every day, without any excess or deficiency!"

"Cool story, bro, but it's Halloween. Who cares?" Floyd replies.

Then crosses his arms with a grin, "Maybe if you ate better, you wouldn't have an angry scowl glued to your face 24. Hah!"

That makes Riddle's face turn red in anger, "How DARE you -"

Then Ruggie walks over, "He's right about one thing, Riddle. You gotta take your meals when you can get'em. If you worry too much about decorum, you're just gonna miss out."

However, Riddle, Floyd, and Silver are seeing Ruggie holding a lot of plates in his hands, literally.

"Wow..." Silver says, a little surprised, "Ruggie's carrying seven plates at once, all piled high with food. I'm impressed."

Ruggie walks to Kalim and says, "Hey, Kalim! That's a real choice cut of meat you're eating. Where'd you score that?"

"Hm? Oh, it was by the entrance!" Kalim answers.

"Thanks! Gotta go get some of that," Ruggie says.

Then turns to the others, "You should come with me, Riddle. Everything we've gone this week was workin' towards this meal. An all-you-can-eat buffet with all the seafood, red meat, and desserts I could ask for... Ahhh, I just love Halloween!"

"Speaking of desserts, I like the blue cake at one of the tables in the back," Silver says.

"Cake, you say...?" Riddle questions, taking an interest.

But then calms himself, "Ah, ahem! I'm already full, so I'll have to pass."

"There's always room for dessert, ya goober. Now I have come," Floyd says. Then turns to Jade, "C'mon, jellyfish, show me the goods!"

"Very well," Silver says.

"I'm in! I'm gonna eat 'till I'm bursting! Sheyheehee!" Ruggie says with a snicker.

"You sit down and chill out, Jade. I'll bring you back a plate," Floyd says.

"Heh... if you insist. I'll look forward to seeing what selection of cuisine you bring back," Jade says.

"You got it!" Floyd says.

Then turns to Riddle, "C'mon, Goldfishie!"

Floyd then grabs Riddle and begins to drag him away.

Riddle shouts, "I told you, Floyd - Would you stop tugging?! Argh!"