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Date Posted: 12:03:03 10/26/03 Sun
Author: reflectionofthenight
Subject: It begins
In reply to: reflectionofthenight 's message, "A Halloween Tale - PG-13 (language)" on 12:01:58 10/26/03 Sun

A/N - any familiar characters here are not mine - we all know who they belong too. For any other characters the names have been changed to protect their (lack of) innocence.

A Halloween Tale

“This is not shaping up to be a good idea.”

My tone was well-modulated, firm and resolute. The only problem was that no-one was paying any attention to me.

“Maybe I’m not the best person to do this.”

“You’ll be fine.” My sister murmured in a half-hearted attempt to placate me. Her thoughts were already filled with the fun she would be having later this evening as she finished applying her makeup. MY thoughts on the other hand were filled with dread.

“My ass looks fat in this costume.” When all else falls, go for sheer vanity. Sometimes it works. It didn’t look like tonight was one of them.

“It’s only for four hours. 240 minutes. And that costume fit me fine last year.” My sister’s full attention was now turned my way and her exasperation was evident.

“Can’t someone else take her Trick-or Treating?” I was almost embarrassed at the whine in my voice.

“You’re her aunt. You are doing this favor so that I can go out with my husband to my first Halloween party in ages. Besides, you have start doing something to make up for coming over every year, going through her candy bag and stealing all the good stuff. THAT’s why your ass looks fat in that costume.”

“But….”

“No buts. I’m going to a party with Mike. You are taking your niece out Trick-or Treating. You will watch her. Walk beside her. And you will not talk to any strangers.”

“Shouldn’t you be telling her that?”

Sheena, Queen of the Jungle turned her piercing gaze back upon my complaining frame. “I’m telling you. Especially after what happened last year. No strangers. Not when you are watching your niece. I don’t care what their costume is.”

She walked off uncaring of my muttering that trailed behind her. Leaving me alone with my niece. An orange pumpkin head flashlight in my hand and the costume from hell on my back. It was going to be a great night. I could tell already.

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  • Part 2 -- reflectionofthenight, 20:27:49 10/26/03 Sun
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