I ran. Not caring I was tired, not caring I was sore, it didn't matter to me. My feet crunched under the grass, it was cold out, but there was no snow. Not like it mattered, I didn't even bother to look back when I heard familiar footsteps of the bathtub following me. I just picked up my speed, ignoring their shouts for me to stop. If I tried to slow them down, I might trip. I ran into the pumpkin patch/ graveyard and my eyes darted around for a hiding spot. I spotted a mausoleum that was big enough for me to hide insi- oh wait....it would be dark, and I was afraid of the dark. I shook my head, okay, maybe I couldn't hide inside, but it was still big enough to hide behind. Without much thinking I dove behind it and held my breath, staying silent. The tub came to a halt, but I didn't hear the three get out.
"Okay human, we know you're here somewhere." Shock said, her voice sounding angry and rasp.
"Yeah, don't think you can hide from us. Mr.Oogie always gets what he wants." Lock said, his voice sly as if he was trying to scare me, and as much as I didn't want to admit it, it was working. I brushed a hand through my hair, and listened to hear if they had anything else to say. I heard the licking of Barrel and his lollipop as one of them finally jumped out.
"Oh human!" Barrel called out to me, his voice sort of in a sing song way. I looked around me, a weapon, I needed a weapon. I cursed under my breath, wanting my baseball bat with me at this moment. My gaze landed on a pretty big and clunky rock. I picked it up ever so quietly and peaked out from behind the mausoleum. Barrel was the one who had gotten out of the tub, and he was the perfect target. I gripped the rock tightly and stared at Barrel, waiting for the perfect moment. He was now only a few feet away from me, licking his lollipop inoccently. Now, was the right time. I lunged the rock at him and it hit him square in the stomach. Causing him to fall back with a yelp and throw his lollipop aside.
"Barrel!" Shock called out to him, I quickly came out of my hiding spot and charged towards the tub. My thoughts were blurry and I wasn't really sure what I was doing. I put my arms out in front of me and collided with the tub, actually pushing it over. Shock and Lock yelled in suprise as the tub tipped over, I landed on my back and let out a groan. Lock and Shock were now stuck in a human knot as they struggled to get back on their feet. I got up pushed the tub back over, then, a stupid thought came to my head on how to get away. I quickly jumped up in the air and over into the tub.
"Hey!" I heard Lock shout, but I ignored his call and flipped the lever making it go. I josstled back a bit as the tub started off and gradually started to gain speed. My hair blew back from the wind and I kept myself steady as it jumped up and down as it ran. I bit my lip timidly and turned back to look behind. I saw Lock Shock and Barrel coming after me, they were a bit behind, but still chasing me. I turned back only for my eyes to widen, I shut them tight and waited as I came impacted with a tree. I flipped over the tub frontword and once again landed on my back.
"Ow! Okay! That one's gonna hurt!" I said, finding my strength and getting back up again. I looked at the tub and the broken, weak looking tree. Both which were in bad shape. I cringed at my mistake, stupid me. I shrugged it off and looked back at Lock Shock and Barrel, who I had almost forgot about. They all skidded to a stop and stared at the tub in shock. I laughed nervously and scratched the back of my head.
"Um, my bad." I stated, chuckling nervously again. Their heads shot towards me, there expressions true anger and hatred. My eyes widened as they glared at me, and the game of cats and mouse continued again. I booked off in the direction of spiral hill, their curses and footsteps were behind me once more. I felt tired and really weak, I just wanted to drop to my knees. This was too much for me. I was just about to give in when I crashed into something, hard. I yelled in shock and pain as I stumbled on my back.
"Oh my." A calm voice said, I held my head and looked up at what I had crashed into.
"No way..." I whispered in shock, standing right in front of me was the pumpkin king himself, Jack Skellington. I looked back at the three tirck or treaters and scurried behind Jack for protection. He glared at the trick or treaters as they skidded to a stop in front of him.
"Back off Jack! She's Oogie's!" Lock shouted in rage, I wimpered a bit and clung to Jack's pant leg. He stood his ground, his sockets fixed on the brats.
"This young creature doesn't belong to anyone, so I suggest you leave before I deal with you personaly!" Jack shouted, his voice full of anger and determination. The three shrank back at the sound of his voice and scurried off. But Shock stopped and turned back around.
"Don't think we won't be back!" She warned before scurrying off with others. Jack turned and looked down at me with a soft expression. I cowered in fear and stumbled back a bit.
"Now now little one, there's nothing to be afraid of." He comforted me, putting out a hand to me in reassurence. I knew Jack, he was a calm and very nice skeleton, why shouldn't I turst him? I took a deep breath and grabbed his hand, with strong arms he lifted me back on my feet.
"My name is Jack Skellington." He introduced, making me just want to scream like the fan girl I was. However I managed to restrain myself.
"And you are?" He asked me, tilting his head in curiousity.
"Hmm? Oh um, my name is Jennifer, Jennifer Cole. But uh, you can call me Jen if you want." I said, stopping myself before I continued and began to ramble. He flashed his signature grin and bowed.
"It's a pleasure to meet you Jennifer." He said, his voice now full of happiness and pleased he was now getting somewhere. I laughed a bit at his action and tone and nodded my head.
"You poor thing, you look exhausted. Come with me, I'll get you fixed up." He said stretching out his hand once more, I looked at it and bit my lip, then shrugged and took it. He grinned once more and guided me out of the pumpkin patch, to the gates of Halloween town.
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Well I finally met the famous pumpkin king! *fangirl squeal* Well, I hope you all enjoyed the chapter. And, well I'd like to know how I'm getting the personality of everyone. Like with LS&B, Oogie, and Jack. If I'm making any mistakes or putting them out of character, please tell me cause I want to make this enjoyable for you guys!
well, til then PEACE XD
