-Trick or threat!-

-WAAAAAH!!!!-

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-Oh shit...-

-See? I told you! That’s 6-1 in my favor-

-But this is the best costume ever!! We’re killing it!!-

-Literally, we’re killing the neighbors, ‘slick’-

-She just fainted, she’s fine you’ll see; let me down-

-Okay-

-Lady, lady! Are you alright? Please wake up!-

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-Uh… wha… where am I?-

-Easy, easy there ma’am… we’re so sorry we scared you like that; we didn’t meant to, I swear-

The middle aged woman dressed in a flowery dressing gown, apron and slippers look up to see the bloodied face of a young man who wanted to help her get up and behind him the looming figure of a huge werewolf looking down at her with anxious golden eyes.

-Are you…?-

-AIIIEEEE!-

-No, no, no! Wait! It’s a costume! It’s Halloween!!- The bloodied boy shook his hands frantically -I’m alright, see? Fake blood!-

Henry did his best to help the scared lady up and out of her shock, she was pale and shaking like a leaf, after all no one expects to see a huge werewolf chewing its victim instead of candy pleading children at the door.

-I’m so sorry!- Whined the positively huge wolvette -He convinced me to do this!-

-Kids are loving it, you know, fuzzy?- He winked mischievously.

-But not unaware housewives!- She growled upset.

-Ah...uh… I’m fine, thank you- The lady got up, rearranging her curls with one hand -That’s one awesome costume, dear-

-Thank you ma’am; nothing that a little makeup can’t do- Henry said, cocky.

-I mean hers, how did you pull that?-

The huge she-wolf’s pink nose turned red in embarrassment, after all she stood around eight feet tall and was as wide as the door, she had muscles bulging with every movement and ridiculously voluptuous curves; she was all covered in black fur except the white expanse of her bosom, though she wore a torn XXL shirt and denim shorts strategically covering her feminine traits. She didn’t know what to reply but her victim/zombie boyfriend did.

-She’s a basketball player, the rest are prosthetics and fake fur, see?-

He pulled a handful of black fur enticing a surprised whine from her, but she kept her muzzle shut, elbowing him right into the nearby bushes instead.

-It’s a great work of art, dear, must taken you hours of hard work!-

-Less than you imagine- She said, scratching the white fringe of hair above her eyes.

-You deserve a big reward for your great costume- The lady said while turning around to fetch something behind the door -Here, have some-

-Ooooh…- The wolvette salivated at the sight and smell of the fat, delicious looking mini pumpkin pies -We shouldn’t…-

-Don’t be shy, get a couple, or four, five if you want!-

-Thank you so much!-


Later, savoring one pie each, Wendy and Henry walked down street saluting the kids that stopped to gawk at the huge wolvette, even having selfies with her! Wendy did her best to act normal though it was obvious that she was amused and disturbed in equal parts.

-Henry, I have the feeling they know what I really am…-

-How could they? You only get out by night and once a month-

-Or twice… or thrice…-

-Ok ok ok, I get it, you go out all fuzzy more times than it’s safe but you’re helping people! Moon Valley hasn’t been this safe in years and everyone is getting some pride for the “Furry Vigilante” that’s giving more fame to town-

-Still, it’s supposed that no one has seen ‘me’ doing all that-

-Now you’re playing näive, fuzzy; obviously more than one person has seen you!-

They were interrupted by a flock of kids in disguise passed along them and some skidded at the sight of the wolvette, they gossiped for a bit before pushing a skinny Thor forward.

-Lady? Can we have a selfie with you?-

-Eh? Uhmm, yeah, sure…-

-But not the zombie guy, he’s creepy!- A little princess complained.

A broad smile bared the perfect, gleaming ivory knives inside the cute muzzle.

-Of course dear, give the ugly zombie the camera-

They all grouped around the kneeled she-wolf, every kid smiling in ecstasy for being with her and she had a half-smile due the fact of having more unwanted fans that she liked to but she kept her cool and carried on until all were satisfied with her.

-Bye Miss Wolf!- They laughed as they ran off to continue their candy hunt.

-Bye guys!-

She waved them away, then took Henry by the arm and walked on in direction of her house.

-You know ‘slick’ I think I’ve had enough Halloween for this year, let’s go home and have some mean burgers…-

-There you are!-

They turned around to meet a short girl around their age, her hair blonde at the roots and going bright orange at the tips, she had a pretty round face and a thin physique clad in torn jeans, torn shirt, torn Vans, well, everything she wore seemed to be torn in a weird grunge-like style; smiling broadly she approached to them as if they were friends of old.

-Come! I need your help!- Showing no fear for the werewolf she got hold of Wendy’s hand and pulled her with irresistible force.

-Hey! Wait!- Caught by surprise the werewolf could not stop from being towed like that, the girl was strong!

-Wait for me!- Henry ran after the pair.

Baffled, Wendy let the small blonde lead her until they reached the narrow streets of the Old Town, the part where the first settlers had established which was now a small neighborhood of old apartment buildings and narrow alleys, void of any picturesque mood and then she decided it was enough and pulled herself free.

-Ok, Miss Eager- She stood in all her imposing height- I don’t know what’s the hurry but if you don’t explain yourself now we’re going back, this costume ain’t staying put all night!-

-Damn right…- Henry arrived, winded but not tired -We have a party to attend-

-Oh you’re so cute when you lie- The teen smiled broadly -But you’re so bad at it! That’s good, it speaks of your pure heart; sorry to say but I know that it’s not a costume and there’s no party to go-

The couple look at each other, then at the strange girl.

-This is a costume, like his- She motioned to Henry.

-Hahah, of course not!- She waved her hands -I know who you are and what you do, don’t be afraid, I need your help right now!-

-How do you know? Help you with wha…-

Right there and then a flash of light blinded them and a thunder rolled down street blowing clothes and fur with hot wind, a sinister screechy laugh followed.

-Damn, he manifested…- The blonde girl moaned.

With the explosion a thick, huge cloud of greenish-yellow smoke wafted down street toward them, actually filling the entire cross of streets up to the third floor of the surrounding buildings making then cough with its acrid, sulphuric smell that made their eyes sting and water.

-Holy crap...- Wendy coughed, half crouched to protect her boyfriend -This smoke almost puts me out for good! My nose is killing me!-

-Here, fuzzy- Henry put a handkerchief over her cute muzzle, protecting her pink nose from the noxious fumes.

-... but Henry, you…- She said with muffled voice.

-My nose ain’t as sensitive as yours, fuzzy-

The cloud cleared and they saw the blonde before then, glaring at the center of the explosion were a dark spot marked the place and four feet of greasy, bloated, green and warty skinned man laughing through his crooked teeth while holding his bloated belly with his tiny hands.

-Juar Juar Juar! What a lovely place to share my gifts!!- He guffawed and seemed to swell, gaining quite a bit of height and girth -Ohoho! This town is ripe for the plucking!-

-Agramon! The demon of fear, damnit- The blonde swore under her breath -We have to vanquish him before he gets enough fear to become unstoppable!-

-A DEMON?!- The couple gasped in awe.

-Shh! I don’t want him to hear us!- The girl waved them silent -Surprise is the best way!-

Wendy couldn’t reply, she felt the fur on her back bristling up as a cold shiver ran down her spine, her heart skipped a beat and the cold settled deep within her belly freezing her on the spot when she couldn’t deal with the alien sensation of raw, pure fear! Henry clung to her instinctively looking for her protection, knees weak and trembling like a little child, Wendy had to do a real effort of will to move again, growling as she fought the unwanted feeling to run.

-What the hell is that?- She hissed through clenched teeth.

-Quite right- The blonde replied.

-What?!-

-That he comes from Hell, the demon Agramon, he lives to instill fear and panic in the heart of men and women, it nurtures him and… makes him stronger-

As on cue the demon laughed more as his body swelled bigger, his belly reaching more girth and his feeble limbs growing stronger, horns larger and even the warts on his face grew uglier!

-Shit- The tiny blonde spat on the pavement, the realized that her companions were frozen on the spot, surprisingly she jumped and delivered a sound slap on Wendy’s muzzle.

-Wake up! Don’t let him get inside you!-

Around then strange, ghostly figures began to rise from under the ground, lights faded into semi darkness, TVs and radios turned on producing eerie images and sounds that made their skin crawl, Halloween decorations came to life!

-What’s happening?- Dizzy by fear and the slap, Wendy tried to overcome the chilling feeling.

-Happens that he’s feeding off your fears, and he’s using it to spread his influence!- Before they could react she removed something from her neck and shoved it in Henry’s hands -Keep this safe!-