After school, Adagio and her sisters met up in one of the classrooms; AKA their practice room. And waiting for them there were three of some of their classmates; the three most popular boys at CHS. Not because of their looks, but because they were as nice as they could be, that's what made them so popular around the school.
Flash Sentry, the blue-haired guitarist who Adagio had met long before after the Battle Of The Bands incident. Micro Chips; one of the smartest techies in school who's IQ was higher than any of them had expected. Last but not least; Sandalwood. An eco-kid, with a mind-set all about peace and love, everyone just called him a hippie, but he didn't care. He knew what the intent behind the name was.
"Hello boys," Adagio smirked, winking at them. Aria and Sonata just giggled from her ever-forever seductive speaking.
"Hey, what's happenin'?" Sandalwood greeted, sitting back in his chair.
Aria greeted Sandalwood with a small fist bump before sitting down in a rolling chair for herself.
"How are you boys? Everything okay, I should hope?"
"Yep!"
"Positively!"
"You know it, bro," Sandalwood replied.
"Excellent!" Adagio's hands clapped. "Now, our friends should be here in a few minutes, but in the meantime, I thought maybe we could just see how you all were doing," Adagio said, holding her head up with her hands with a rather teasing grin. The boys faces blanked, wondering what the intent was behind that rather mischievous snake-like grin.
Sonata giggled. "She teases everyone, don't let her think she's up to something."
And coming right through the door was none other than Octavia and Vinyl, arriving in the nick of time.
"Sorry we're late, luv. I'm afraid the new combination on the locker isn't doing so well," Octavia said, sitting down.
"Its fine, Octavia," Aria empathized, patting her shoulder. "Been having a problem with mine since we got here."
"Stupid new lock systems...", Sonata grumbled.
"Anyways, boys, girls. We have much to discuss. First off, big CHS Halloween party coming Halloween night, we've only got one week for final preparations, so we need to get the final tasks done and accounted. Luckily for us, I have accomplished one of the goals needed," Adagio said, checking off a box on her checklist in her hand. "We have the amount of candy needed, and we picked up some spider-web cotton as well. Has anyone else gathered some supplies or materials we could possibly use for the party?"
"Oh, I got something!" Micro Chips called. "After an extensive amount of digging in my room, I found a few pieces for robotic arms that I had used for robotics club a few years back. I believe if we could cover these limbs up, they could make for a few jump-scares on people passing by."
"Oooh... I like that, use that, definitely use that," Adagio grinned, mischievously. "That's amazing, great work Micro."
Micro Chips grinned.
"Sandalwood, what about you, do you have anything particularly haunting?" Adagio asked, leaning back.
"Yeah dude!" Sandalwood reached over and picked up a small box. "In this box, right here, I've got plenty of rubber spiders, snakes, bats, and any other bugs people find freeeeakkky...."
Aria Blaze was the one to reply. "Ohohohoho, use that, please!"
"You got it!"
"What about you, Flashie?" Sonata asked.
"Oh, well, I couldn't find much but... I do have a few speakers with me that I use for band practice. Maybe we could use them for playing creepy sounds?"
The Dazzlings grinned.
"Now that's more like it. Excellent, everyone. This is all coming together, very, very well. But I can't help but feel we're forgetting something, something important..." Adagio tapped her heel on the floor. "What was it..."
"The jobs--"
"--the jobs, right! Yes! Thank you, Sonata. Anyways," Adagio continued, "We're all taking on specific jobs and positions at the party, and eventually we'll switch things up every now and then. As the one putting all of this together, obviously I'm the hostess," Adagio winked, "Our bandmates, Song Of The Sea volunteered to play a few songs now and then, but of course, making way for other people who wish to stand up and perform with them. Flash, I understand you and your band wish to perform for the crowd?"
"Yeah!"
"Perfect! That's two bands, and tons of karaoke time... and plenty of tracks from Amy's records. Catering; Lyra, Bon Bon, and Sandalwood, you wanted to help cater?"
"Absolutely. I make some serious mean egg rolls."
"Perfect!"
"Don't forget, we've also hired Bulk Biceps as the bouncer. No uninvited guest gets inside without passing his muscle," Octavia clicked.
"And in addition, we've cleaned up some of the halls and other areas of the mansion so that if people wander around, they can without inhaling possible poisonous gasses in the air," Sonata said.
"Wait, what do you mean--"
"--I didn't say gas!" Sonata interrupted.
Vinyl and Octavia giggled.
"Well, maybe we can help set up some small props and functions for a few scares," Vinyl offered. "After all, what's Halloween without some scares?"
"Or even spooky games?" Octavia grinned.
"Oooh, I like it dude. Come on, tell us!"
"Alright, so here's how it goes. We set up a few puzzles, and then there after..."
After their meeting was over, everyone was going home for the day. And to the surprise of Adagio Dazzle, Trixie was outside in the hallway waiting for her.
"Sweetie!" Adagio squeaked. She nearly jumped on Trixie with a hug attack, making her smile. Adagio's hus were always the best, and she loved every one that she got. Trixie snuggled Adagio and she nuzzled her, making Adagio purr like a kitten once more.
"You really are a kitten, aren't you?"
Adagio wiggled her eyebrows. "Maybe."
Trixie blushed, making her girlfriend smile even more.
"Now what are you doing out here, I thought you'd be home by now."
"I would, but I was kinda hoping maybe I could just go home with you? I talked to my mom, she said I could sleepover with you, if that's okay?"
Adagio smiled. "Its always okay, sweetie. Now what do you say we go back to the penthouse?"
"Oh get a room!" Aria scoffed, stomping past the two lovebirds.
"Oh don't mind her, she's just jealous," Sonata giggled, walking past Trixie.
"I am not jealous!"
"Yes you are!" Sonata sing-songed.
Adagio giggled, holding her girlfriend's hands as she walked.
"Say, um. While we walk... perhaps you could continue where you left off?" Trixie asked, rubbing her head.
"Oh? Someone wish to hear more of the Sleepy Hollow tale?" Adagio grinned.
Trixie blushed. "I-I just want to know what else happened, t-that's all."
"And that's perfectly okay with me," Adagio smiled, kissing her cheek. "Now where were we... oh right." Adagio cleared her throat. "We had just arrived in the town where Sleepy Hollow resided. Being new wasn't really much a delight, especially with all of the glares from the people around us. But regardless, we just decided to find the land we purchased and start setting up our home..."
"Not only did we carry tons of wine and other alcoholic beverages that you my dear should not be drinking, we did bring a few useful items as well; tools, clothes, some food, etc era."
The wagon was parked on some mud and dirt, right next to the spot where the Dazzlings were planning to make their new home. Unloaded, everyone was laying down against the barrels, trying to catch their breath from trying to lift all of that weight. The immortals were strong for sure, but picking up heavy loads like that was a difficult task.
"Girls... anyone else just want to... lay back... for awhile?" Adagio asked, panting.
"Agreed..." Aria moaned, laying her head against the wooden barrel.
Adagio moaned. "Girls, I know we're tired but come on, we got to get building."
"Noooo..." Aria and Sonata simultaneously moaned.
Adagio wanted to just drag them by the hair to get them up, but she knew they weren't ready to get back up on their feet for some hard labor. Ever since they left for the trip, they had gone for long days without end, doing nothing but hauling a wagon and trying to keep enormous barrels from falling off. They weren't ready to get back up right now.
"Okay, lets take a vote. We'll lay down for a bit, but after say, half an hour... we get back up on our feet to try and get something together so we'll have a roof over our head for the night. All in favor for resting for a bit, say 'Aye'.
"Aye..."
"Aye..."
Both sisters moaned out of sheer tiredness and fell flat on the ground, their heads slamming against the soft sand. Adagio grabbed a glass bottle and just took a big sip out of it, tasting the sweet apple cider that ran down her throat.
"Mmm... that's the stuff."
"Ahem?"
"AH!!!" Adagio shrieked.
Struggling to get on her feet, she stumbled and tumbled around as she tried to get up, and whipping behind her back was a small rifle which she clutched in both arms. She pointed it at the person who said hello, panting and gasping as she got up.
But to her surprise, it wasn't someone there to intending to shock her. It was the opposite, actually. A woman with pale green skin, and auburn hair, dressed in black and blue.
"My, you're a jumpy one. Sorry, miss, I didn't mean to frighten you," the woman replied.
Adagio sighed in relief and she pointed the rifle down. "No, no, its alright. I shouldn't have opened with a rifle pointed at your heart. I'm afraid having spent the last few years in war hasn't really helped my sense of well-being."
"War?"
"Long story. Anyways, where are my manners, I am so sorry. My name is Adagio Dazzle," Adagio extended a hand. "Might I ask who are you, Miss?"
The woman acknowledged her hand and shook it. "Oh, right! My name's Red, Red Threadmaster."
She smiled and shook her hand.
"Nice to meet, Ms Threadmaster. And these are my sisters Aria Blaze, and Sonata Dusk," Adagio said as she looked back down to the two of them both still sound asleep, "Who apparently still aren't waking up."
"Long journey?"
"I'm afraid so, yes. And I--"
Adagio stopped talking. She could hear some very loud grumbling come from her digestive system, right at her stomach. She chuckled a bit, rubbing her head in embarrassment. "Oh. Was that my stomach? I think I'm a bit hungry."
Red giggled. "Why don't you and your sisters come over to my place? I can cook you three a meal."
"Oh, are you sure? I don't wish to impose..." Adagio asked.
"No, its no trouble at all. Think of it is as my way of saying, 'welcome to the neighborhood'."
Adagio smiled and let out a soft squeak. "Yay. Oh, wait. I better wake up my sisters."
She turned around looking at the two girls who were still fast asleep.
"Girls, time to get up. Get up. Get up!"
The both of them snored very loudly, completely distorting Adagio's cries.
"Do you need me to--"
"--No, its alright. I know just how to get them," Adagio giggled. She cleared her throat and looked down at them with an evil grin. "Girls. We ran out of wine."
"WHAT!?" Aria and Sonata snapped.
Both of the girls immediately jumped up with devilish snares.
"You drank all the wine, I swear--"
"--Kidding!" Adagio laughed. "I thought that would wake you two up. Girls, I want you to meet Ms Red Threadmaster."
"Nice to meet you both," Red said. "So, shall we come along?"
"Right. Lets go!"
"Wait, where are we going?" Aria asked, fumbling on her feet.
"I offered to make dinner for you three. My way of saying 'welcome'."
"Well, thanks!" Sonata smiled.
"Its not a problem."
"Quick question?" Aria asked.
"Yeah?"
"... Do you have apple cider?"