Drive Us Batty (Transcript)

This is the 42nd episode of Justice Squadron: Comicger

It was getting close to Halloween in Petropolis, California. People were buying costumes to wear, candy to give out to trick-or-treaters, and pumpkins to carve into Jack-O-Lanterns. They were also decorating their houses with fake tombstones, cobwebs, scarecrows, spooky skeletons, and rubber animals such as wolves, bats, rats, snakes, and spiders to give it that spooky feeling. And, there was a big Halloween party planned at Crystal Comics, and Big Louie was getting everything ready. However, the Comicgers were in the reading lounge discussing a very serious topic.\*

William: (holding a flashlight to his face in a dramatic way) The time has come to answer the ultimate question..... (pulls the flashlight away from him) What're we gonna be for Halloween this year?

Paul: Yeah, that's a good question, William.

David: Well, I know what I'm gonna be. I'm gonna go as Spider-Man, one of my personal favorite superheroes. ^^ In a way, I kinda connect with him.

Monica: So, I've noticed.

Paul: What about you, Monica? Are you dressing up for Halloween this year?

Monica: Eh... not really. Dressing up for Halloween kinda isn't my thing this year.  I'd much rather stay home, and watch a good horror movie. And, by that, I mean one of the old Hammer horror films, since they're such nostalgic classics to me. ^^

William: Aw, c'mon Monica. We're all dressing up for the Halloween party. It just won't be the same without you.

Monica: (giving it some thought) Oh, alright. I'll humor you guys.  But, I assure you. My costume is gonna be a big surprise for you guys.

William: Okay.

Katie: How about you, William? You going as Joe Montana like you did last year?

William: Actually, no. In fact, since Monica brought up the Hammer horror films, I've decided to go dressed as the Frankenstein monster.

David: Funny. I always thought it was just Frankenstein.

William: Nah. Frankenstein's the name of the scientist who made the monster. The monster never had a name in the book or the movies, so people just referred to him as Frankenstein. So, to avoid confusion, people sometimes refer to him as the Frankenstein monster.

David: Oh.

Paul: And, speaking of classic books and movies, I'll be going as Sherlock Holmes, the classic detective.

David: Cool. (turns to Katie) What about YOU, Katie? You going as something this year?

Katie: Oh. Actually, I'm not sure what I'm gonna go as this year. I guess I'm at a loss here.

Monica: Oh. Well, I'm sure you'll think of something.

William: Yeah, you've got style and imagination. No doubt you'll come up with something.

Katie: Yeah, I know.

Maple: (coming over to them while helping Big Louie decorate the store) What's going on, kids?

David: Oh, hey Maple. We were just discussing what we're gonna be for Halloween this year.

Paul: And, Katie's having trouble deciding what she's gonna be.

Maple: Oh, really? Well, I'm gonna be going as a ninja, complete with black mask.  And, Katie, if you ever need costume ideas, you can come to me. But, I say that if you can't find one that works, just take a bedsheet and go ghost.

Katie: I appreciate the thought, Maple, but I don't wanna wimp out with my costume. I kinda want it to be special in a way.

Maple: Okay, if you insist. ^^

William: By the way, Maple. Have you heard from Steve about what he'll be going as?

Paul: Or, Alyssa and the others?

Maple: Well, the only thing that Steve told me is that he'll be going as a symbol of our country. As for Alyssa and the others, never heard from them, but I'm sure they'll have something sweet. ^^

Monica: Oh, I bet they will.

Big Louie: Hey, Maple! Could you come over, and gimme a hand with this? (struggling with a giant ghost decoration)

Maple: Coming, Big Louie! (starts heading over to help Big Louie out)

David: Well, at least we won't be going as something stupid, like Gerald and Harold.

William: Yeah, that's for darn sure. ^^

\*At that moment, Gerald and Harold came into the store dressed as Raggedy Anne and Andy, pretty much the worst costume idea of the year. As they walked through the store, everyone was looking at them, and snickering.\*

William: Oh, speak of the devil, here they come.

Monica: (snickering) Boy, they look ridiculous.

Gerald: (chanting to Big Louie)  Trick or treat! Smell my feet! Gimme something good to eat!

Harold:  If you don't, I don't care! I'll just show you my underwear!

Maple: (getting grossed out) Ugh. TMI.

Big Louie: (admiring their costumes) Cute costumes, boys. Lose a bet or something?

Gerald: Actually, no. In fact, they were the only costumes at Dizzy Dominic's Discount Disguises that was in our price range. And, we wanted our costumes to make us stand out, and become the talk of the Halloween party!

Big Louie: Oh, really? What WAS your price range?

Harold: Free.

Maple: Huh. Not surprised. Considering how it's basically the worse costume idea this year.

Big Louie: I'll say.

Gerald: Oh, you're laughing now, but once Harold and I come to the party, we'll be turning these "worst costumes" into the talk of the town!

David: Yeah, with everyone talking about how stupid you looked.

Gerald: You mark my words, David! We'll be the greatest duo at the party, no doubt about it!

Harold: Gee, I dunno, Gerald. Maybe we should consider something more practical.

Gerald: Well, what could be more practical than this? (walks off, and slips on some Halloween streamers)

\*Then, Gerald starts tumbling across the floor, and into the plastic pumpkin box, where one of the plastic Jack-O-Lanterns comes flying up out of the box, and onto Gerald's head.\*

Katie: Well, instead of a Jack-O-Lantern, I say we have a Gerald-O-Lantern.

William: You got THAT right!

Gerald: HAROLD, COME GET THIS THING OFF OF ME!!!

Harold: Okay, okay! (runs to Gerald, and slips on the streamers as well)

\*Then, Harold falls over into the tub for the apple-bopping contest, and he dives head first into the tub. As he sticks his head back up, he was able to pull an apple out of it.\*

Harold: Well, at least I was able to bob for apples. ^^

Gerald: Forget the apples! Just get this thing off my head!

Harold: Alright, already! (pulls the Jack-O-Lantern off Gerald's head)

Paul: In all honesty, I think that was a good look for Gerald.

David: Totally. ^^ (starts feeling bad) Well, c'mon guys! Let's help these two dingbats out. ^^

Monica: Might as well. At least they're practically harmless.

\*Then, the Comicgers went over to Gerald and Harold to help them out. Meanwhile, at Darkanos' fortress, Darkanos was going over a few monster suggestions that Rozoson, Grunemitt, and Vistosam have given him to see which one they'll use for Halloween, but Darkanos wasn't too keen on any of them.\*

Darkanos: (looking at a picture of a Jack-O-Lantern monster) A pumpkin monster? Too cliché! (throws the picture aside, and picks up a picture of a sausage monster) A sausage monster? What is this? An R-rated animated movie? (throws the picture aside, and picks up a picture of a violin monster resembling Banjerk) She looks to much like her brother, Banjerk. So, I can't use this! (throws the picture aside, and picks up three pictures of monsters resembling a sabertooth tiger, a woolly mammoth, and a Dire wolf) We already tried a trio of Prehistoric monsters, and it didn't work! (throws the pictures aside, and picks up a picture of a golden serpentine looking monster) Hmmmmm. This one could work out, but he's just too ugly!

Grunemitt: (grabbing the picture, and recognizing the monster on it) HEY!!! That's my Uncle!!!

Darkanos: I can totally see the family resemblance.

Vistosam: (picking the pictures back up) But, my liege! You gotta pick someone to use against the Comicgers! After all, it's Halloween!

Darkanos: I know, Vistosam. (sits back in his throne) Hmmmmmmm. Maybe Infafre can give me a better selection to choose from.

\*As soon as he said that, Infafre comes up from the dungeon to tell Darkanos that he has the perfect monster for the Halloween season, as well as a back-up plan.\*

Infafre: Master, I believe I've found the perfect monster for the Halloween season. She's quite batty, and once she drains enough energy from her victims, they become her slaves for life. So, I present to you, the Mistress of Bats herself, Batria.

\*But, there was dead silence, and it looked like Batria was nowhere to be seen.\*

Darkanos: Well, where is this monster, Infafre?

Infafre: Uh.... I could've sworn she followed me from the dungeon.

Rozoson: (spotting something on the ceiling) Hey, isn't that the monster up on the ceiling? (points up at it)

\*Clinging from the ceiling was a brown bat-like monster with big, 80s-style, brown hair, and wearing a brown bat-like dress held up by a black belt with a golden bat buckle, a brown choker necklace with a crescent moon on it, and giant clawed brown feet. On her arms were giant light brown wings which she uses to fly around, and swoop down onto her unsuspecting victims. She was Batria, the Mistress of Bats, and she started swooping down at the three generals, and they ducked once she got close to them.\*

Batria: Blast it all! I missed them! (lands on the ground) I sure hope I have better luck with the Comicgers.

Infafre: Oh, thank you for finding her, Rozoson. ^^

Rozoson: You're welcome, but she nearly killed me!

Batria: No, I didn't! I was merely trying to drain your energy by biting into your necks!

Grunemitt: Which will turn us into vampires! No thanks. I prefer to be a normal bug-dog hybrid alien, thank you.

Batria: Bah! You're no fun!

Darkanos: Never mind that! I have an assignment for you, Batria. The Comicgers are celebrating Halloween in their fair city, and I think you're perfect for this time of year! So, I want you to go down there, find them, and bite them. That way, they'll be transformed into vampires just like you, and I'll be able to conquer this city very easily. Do I make myself clear?

Batria: Oh, of course, master. (bows to him) When I'm done, the Comicgers won't be able to stand in your way.  (turns into a flurry of bats, and flies off into the city)

Darkanos: (turns to Infafre) Uh, in case this monster fails, Infafre, what was that back-up plan you told me about, again?

Infafre: Oh, yes! (reaches into his robes, and pulls out a board game called "Grave Danger") Once I give the Comicgers this board game, they'll be trapped inside of it, and they'll have to fight their way out in order to escape.

Vistosam: (admiring the game) Ooooooooo. A board game! That looks like fun!

Infafre: Well, then. I'll show you what's inside.  (opens the box, and shows off its contents)

Grunemitt: Hmmmmmmm. A horror-themed board game. How fitting. ^^

Rozoson: (noticing a VHS tape in it as well) What's on the tape?

Infafre: You'll see soon enough, Rozoson.

Rozoson: And, for that matter, what are the chances of the Comicgers recognizing a VHS tape in the 21st century? Haven't they died out along with the Dodo bird?

Darkanos: Doesn't matter! As long as we have something to trap those twerps in case this monster fails us, our victory is assured! (laughs evilly)

\*Later that night, David was at home helping Stanley set up the Halloween decorations, when David decided to ask him about giving Katie an idea for what she's gonna wear for the Halloween party.\*

David: Hey, Dad. Can I ask you something?

Stanley: Sure, David. What about?

David: Well, recently the other Comicgers and I were talking about what we were gonna wear for Halloween this year, and Katie was still on the fence about HER costume. So, uh, do you think you can give her a couple of ideas for costumes? Maybe like some of the monsters we sent back to the comics, and what not?

Stanley: Well, I don't know. I mean, since they're no longer in the real world causing trouble and back in the comics where they belong, I guess it wouldn't hurt.  But, I should put a disclaimer on the costume saying that it's not the real thing.

David: Oh, okay. I had a feeling you would say something like that.  Maybe something a little more reserved than that.

Stanley: Oh. Well, I can try and draw something up for her, and maybe deliver it to Dizzy Dominic's to make into a costume for her to wear. But, I'm sure she can come up with something by the party. ^^

David: I'm sure she will.

Stanley: Oh, by the way, David! Could you hand me those skeletons over there?

David: The dead guys? Sure, Dad. ^^ (goes over to the fake skeletons, and hands them to Stanley)

\*While that was going on, Steve was walking over to the Chippendales' house to ask if they needed some help with their Halloween decorations, when he bumps into Katie and Monica, who were still discussing Katie's costume for the party.\*

Steve: Oh. Hello, girls. Where are you off to?

Monica: The costume store. We're trying to find Katie here a good costume that she can wear to the party on Halloween.

Katie: Yeah, and I'd like it to be special, and not like a ghost like Maple suggested.

Steve: Oh, I see. As for me, I was just heading over to David's place to see if he and Mr. Chippendale need any help decorating their house for Halloween. Maybe I can ask him for suggestions for costumes that Katie can wear.

Katie: Well, knowing David, he's probably asking his dad about the same exact thing. I'm sure they'll pull through for me.

Steve: Me too. Well, good luck with that. ^^ (starts walking off to the Chippendales' house)

Monica: Hey, hold on, Steve!

Steve: (stops) Yeah?

Monica: Maple told us that you're going as an icon of American history. Care to give us a hint as to who or what you're going as?

Steve: Let's just say that it's a hero from World War II that was responsible for bringing more brave men into the army. But, I won't spoil anymore, since it's a surprise. ^^ Now, I really must be going, girls. See you later. (continues walking off)

Katie: Okay. Bye, Steve! (waves at Steve) C'mon, let's get down to the costume shop before it closes!

Monica: Alright. Sheesh.

\*The two girls started making their way down to the costume shop to pick out a costume. However, once they got there, the shop keeper was just closing up for the night, leaving the poor girls down on their luck.\*

Monica: Darn it! We're too late!

Katie: (going over to the shop keeper) I know it's late, sir, but do you think you can let us in for a little bit? I need to find a good costume for the party at Crystal Comics on Halloween.

Shop Keeper: I'm sorry, miss. Once I lock the doors, it's closed until tomorrow at 8 a.m. I gotta get back home to my wife and kids, who are probably waiting anxiously for me.

Katie: Aw, crud.

Shop Keeper: But, come back tomorrow, and I can show you some great costumes to choose from. Good night. (heads to his car, and starts driving home)

Katie: Oh, shoot! (sits down on the bench outside the store) I knew we shouldn't have wasted so much time.

Monica: (sitting beside her) Hey, it's okay! I'm sure that when we come back tomorrow, we'll find something for you. After all, the party isn't for another couple days, so we got plenty of time.

Katie: Yeah, I know. Maybe I'll feel better after a good night's sleep. ^^

Monica: That's good. Because... (yawns) ...I'm getting a little sleepy myself.

Katie: (gets a little drowsy) Yeah, let's head home.

\*The girls then went home to get some sleep. Then, at about 3 o'clock in the morning, Katie was sound asleep in her bed, when suddenly she was woken up by the sound of her Comic Turner buzzing.\*

Katie: (groaning as she woke up) Ugh..... why at this hour?  (stumbling over to her nightstand, grabs her Comic Turner, and answers it) Mr. Chippendale, it's three in the morning. This had better be important.

Stanley: (yawning as well) "I'm sorry, Katie. I know it's late, but apparently Darkanos doesn't care what time it is. He's sent another monster out to attack the city at this time of night, and we gotta get out, and try to stop it."

Katie: Okay. I'll be right over. (cuts the feed, gets her robe on, and sneaks out to head over to the studio)

\*When she got to the studio, she meets up with the other Comicgers, who were also feeling pretty groggy because Stanley, who was just as cranky about being woken up in the middle of the night, called them because another of Darkanos' monsters is causing trouble in the city. David was looking like he was dragged around like a rag doll, William and Paul looked like they were zombies, and Steve looked pretty much the same as he did when he was frozen.\*

Monica: (yawning, and seeing Maple with a guacamole face mask and curlers in her hair) GAAAAAAHHHH!!!!!!!! (realizing it was Maple) Oh, it's you, Maple. I thought you were the monster Mr. C called us about.

Maple: Yeah, I should've told you I was coming looking like this.

Stanley: Sorry for calling you all at this hour, but another of Darkanos' monsters is causing trouble in the city. (goes over to the tracking system, and shows them an image of Batria flying all over the downtown area, and swooping down at some civilians)

William: Dude, that's Batria, the Mistress of Bats! From Comicgers Issue #17!!!

Paul: Well, if Darkanos is gonna send a monster around the Halloween season, it's probably gonna be her.

Steve: Not to mention, one that's most active around the nighttime.

Katie: So, that's his plan, huh? Send a monster that's most active at night while we're asleep so we can't fight it, huh? Well, we'll show him that there's no rest for the weary. (yawns) Right, guys?

David, William, Paul, Monica, Steve, and Maple: (barely awake, but agreeing with Katie) Yeah, yeah....

Stanley: Well, since tomorrow's Saturday, you can all sleep in a bit. But, for now, get out there, and stop that bat!

David: Okay, Dad. (lazily holds up his Comic Turner)  Ready, guys?

William, Monica, Katie, Paul, Steve, and Maple: (holding up theirs just as tiredly) R-Ready.

Comicgers: Comic Turners, activate. (the Comic Turners convert to their original forms) Comic Powers.

Steve: (yawning as he pushes a button on his Liberty Turner) Liberty Powers.

Maple: (trying to keep her eyes open as she flicks the on switch on her Platinum Turner) Platinum Powers.

Comicgers: Turn On. (flicking the on switches on their Comic Turners, and morphing into their Ranger forms)

\*After they got on their Sketch Cycles, they were still trying to stay awake even as they were driving. This basically caused a couple of cars to crash into some street lights, and skid to a halt because of it.\*

Male Bull: (driving a pickup truck that skidded to a halt) Watch where you're going!!! What're you, crazy?!?

David: Sorry, citizen.  (yawns) How much further is Batria?

Paul: (looking at the GPS on his Sketch Cycle) Just a little further. Just try to stay awake, dude.

David: Okay. (yawns)

Steve: I think it might be wiser if we parked our vehicles, and continued on foot. (looking back at the damage they caused) We seem to be doing more harm than good here.

Maple: Yeah, Steve's right. Let's continue on foot.

David: Good idea.

\*They then park their Sketch Cycles, and started to continue on foot to avoid future traffic accidents. Meanwhile, Batria was swooping down at a couple of citizens who were in the area, and even grabbed a couple of them, and brought them up onto a ledge so she can drain their energy.\*

Batria: (grabbing a plump male walrus) Now, hold still! I need a quick morning pick-me-up!  (starts to bite into the walrus' neck)

\*But, before she could do that, Katie throws one of her Sketch-A-Rangs at Batria, which causes her to drop the walrus, and drop back down to the ground. William runs in to catch the walrus before he could hit the ground.\*

William: You okay, sir?

Male Walrus: Yeah, I'm fine!

William: Good, now go! We'll deal with this crazy bat lady!

Male Walrus: Oh, yes! The sooner the better! (runs away)

David: (drawing his Sketch Sword) Okay, lady! We're gonna be saying good night to you! (yawns again)

Monica: (trying to keep her eyes open) Yeah... (yawns) We're so pumped to deal with you.

Batria: Are you sure about that? 'Cause it sounds like you need some sleep.

Maple: Yeah. We don't normally battle at this time of day.

Batria: Then, allow me to help you get to sleep... about SIX FEET UNDER, that is!  PARAXIS, ARISE!!!

\*Then, a couple of Paraxis materialize in front of Batria.\*

Batria: Let's put these poor Comicgers to bed for good!

\*The Paraxis draw their laser spears, and charge at the Comicgers.\*

David: C'mon, guys! Let's get this over with so we can go back to sleep.

Comicgers: (drawing their Sketch Weapons) Yeah, yeah...

\*Then, the Comicgers start stumbling towards the Paraxis, and begin to fight them. But, even when sleep-deprived, the Comicgers were able to hold their own in a fight. David was swinging his Sketch Blade at the Paraxis as they thrusted their spears at him, slashing away at them, and even avoiding the spears. William was using his Sketch Hammer to whack away at the Paraxis, and he was surprised that they were fighting so well despite feeling groggy.\*

William: Huh. (blocks a strike from a Paraxi's laser spear) I guess we really can fight Paraxis in our sleep. (whacks the Paraxi out of the way)

Paul: Yeah. (whacks a Paraxi with his Sketch Escrima) I guess we can. (yawns, and dodges a few strikes from the Paraxis' laser spears)

\*Then, Paul was able to throw a few roundhouse kicks at the Paraxis, and dodges a few blasts from their laser spears. Steve and Maple were double-teaming against the Paraxis as they were firing at them with their laser spears. Steve blocks the shots with his Holo-Shield, and thrusts it into the Paraxis. Maple pops up from behind them, and fires some blasts from her Platinum Rifle at the Paraxis. Then, as they got closer to them, Steve and Maple start fighting with them hand-to-hand.\*

Maple: (throwing a rip kick at a Paraxi) You bug-brains ruined my beauty sleep! So, now I'm gonna ruin YOU! (throws a left hook at another Paraxi)

Steve: (kneeing a Paraxi in the gut) Yeah! Sleep is important, you know! (smacks another Paraxi with his fist coming down)

\*Meanwhile, Monica was trying her best to aim her arrows from her Sketch Bow, and fires at the Paraxis. While her arrows didn't go all the way, they did hit the Paraxis in their toes, causing them to jump up and down in pain.\*

Paraxis: (jumping up and down)

Monica: Well, it's not what I expected, but I'll take it. (runs in, and punches the Paraxis in the face)

\*Katie was using her Sketch-A-Rangs to mow down the Paraxis on her way to Batria, and she comes face to face with her.\*

Katie: Okay, batty! Prepare to have your wings clipped!

Batria: You'll have to stop me first! (swoops down at Katie)

Katie: (kicks at Batria, causing her to drop to the ground)

\*Then, Batria gets back up, and starts fighting with Katie. With her giant wings attached to her arms, Batria was able to land some hits on Katie before she could retaliate. But, after a few hits, Katie was able to duck down, and avoid the wings, allowing her to punch at Batria in the gut. But then, Batria starts flapping her wings, and starts flying at Katie.\*

Batria: You look like you could use some altitude! (swoops down at Katie, and grabs her with her bat feet)

\*As Batria was carrying Katie up to a nearby ledge, she starts biting her in the neck, draining some energy from her. This caused Katie to start feeling a bit limp, and when Batria let go, she starts to fall back down to the ground.\*

David: Oh, no! Katie! (starts running over to Katie, and catches her before she hit the ground) Gotcha!!! You alright, girl?

Katie: (feeling a little funny) Yeah, I think so.

Batria: Mmmmmmmm. That's good energy! Now, to get the rest of you Comicgers! (starts swooping at the other Comicgers)

Steve: Brace yourselves!

\*But, before Batria could swoop down at the other Comicgers, the sun starts rising over the horizon. The minute Batria starts seeing the sun, she starts to get weak, and drops back down to the ground.\*

Batria: NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! (hides herself with her wings, and starts screeching at the sun)

Paul: (seeing her getting weak)  Saved by the sunrise.

William: Yeah! We would've been dead meat if it didn't.

Maple: Looks like we've found your Achilles' heel, Batria!

Batria: (screeching like a bat at the sun) You may have lucked out of this one for now, Comicgers! But, once I find a way to shield myself from the sun, you will all be in my power!!!! (turns into a flurry of bats, and flies back to the fortress)

Steve: Hmph. Typical. (rushes over to David, who was holding Katie) Is Katie alright, David?

David: I think so. But, I think she feels a little funny, too. Probably Batria must've done something to her.

Katie: (rubbing her head) Ooooooooh. I've got such a headache.

Monica: Batria must've sucked up some energy from her. What do ya think is gonna happen to her now?

William: Not sure, but I think we all better head back home. I'm sure Mr. Chippendale will take a closer look at her a bit later.

David: Good idea, Will. (yawns) Since today's Saturday, we can sleep in a bit.

Katie: (starts falling asleep in David's arms) Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

Maple: I'm sure Katie would agree. X3

Steve: Good idea. I'll see you kids at Crystal Comics later.

David: Okay. I'll take Katie home.

\*Then, the Comicgers get on their Sketch Cycles, and started driving back home to get some sleep. Later, at Crystal Comics, the Comicgers have all met up there, and they were helping Big Louie get everything set up for the Halloween party. Naturally, because of their late night monster encounter, they were feeling pretty cranky throughout the day.\*

Big Louie: (lining up the skulls in the display window) Hey, David, could you hand me a couple of skulls over there, please?

David: (cranky and sleep-deprived) Yeah, whatever. (grudgingly gives Big Louie some skulls)

Big Louie: (noticing David's crankiness) What's the matter with you, David? You seem a little cranky.

David: Sorry, Big Louie. Rough night last night. Didn't get much sleep.

Big Louie: (noticing the others were feeling cranky too) It seems like the others are feeling a little sleep-deprived, as well.

David: Yeah. There was a big horror movie fest going on at Monica's house. Guess we got a little hung-up in the moment.

Big Louie: Likewise.

Paul: (carrying a box full of plastic skeletons) Man, I gotta get some sleep.

Steve: (sitting in the reading lounge trying to stay awake)

William: (hanging up the streamers, and noticing Steve's drooping eyes) Gee, Steve. You don't look so good.

Steve: Tell me something I DON'T know.

Maple: (noticing that Katie was absent) By the way, has anyone seen Katie?

Paul: (noticing that Katie's gone as well) Yeah. It's not like her to not show up.

\*Then, Katie and Monica enter the store, but something seems a bit off with Katie. She was wearing a black hoodie with the hood up, sunglasses over her eyes, and her once orange fur was looking a bit pale. That was then the other Comicgers began to notice something different about her.\*

David: Hey, Katie. You feelin' alright?

Steve: Yeah, you look a little... pale.

Katie: Yeah, I guess so. For some reason, my fur seems to be sensitive to sunlight now. I dunno why.

Monica: Yeah. I came by her house to check up on her, and she was still sleeping like a log. As soon as I woke her up, and she looked into the sunlight, she started screaming in pain. Something doesn't seem right with her.

Paul: (looking at Katie more closely) You think this may have something to do with Batria's bite on her neck?

Steve: It could be. She said she was feeling a little funny once she bit her.

\*As the Comicgers were taking a closer look at Katie, David notices the problem right away, and starts to pull out a vampire survival guide so he can look through it. He skims through the book, and finds Katie's condition in it. It turns out that Batria's bite is turning Katie into a vampire.\*

David: Uh-oh! This is DEFINATELY bad!

Katie: Could you guys excuse me? I need to sit down for a bit. (heads for the reading lounge)

Maple: Oh, by all means, Katie.

Steve: Yeah. Take it easy a bit, kid. ^^

Katie: Thanks, guys.  (sits down in the reading lounge)

\*As soon as she did, Katie took off her sunglasses, and revealed that her eyes were now blood red, and had slits for pupils, and her fangs were looking sharper than usual. Back at Darkanos' fortress, Batria has just told Darkanos that she was successful in bringing Katie into her power.\*

Batria: I did it, Master! Comic Pink is under my power! It's only a matter of time before I can get to the other Comicgers, as well.

Darkanos: (pleased with her efforts) Well, so far, so good. Now that you have one of them in your power, it should be pretty easy for you to pick off the rest of those twerps. (whispers to Infafre) And, if we're lucky, Infafre, we might not need to use your back-up plan.

Infafre: I'm still holding onto it, just in case.

Batria: However, I'll have to wait until nightfall before I can go back out, and continue my crusade in Petropolis. That blasted sunlight could've been the end of me if I didn't fly out of there!

Darkanos: And, like always, the greatest of monsters has one weakness holding them back.

Rozoson: (draws his spear) You should've let ME dispose of the Comicgers, my lord. Unlike her, the sun will NEVER slow me down.

Darkanos: I wouldn't waste my breath, Rozoson. It's the Halloween season out there in Petropolis. With so many kids in costume, the citizens will peg you for someone trying out their costume, and they'll keep giving you candy!

Rozoson: What do you mean?

Darkanos: Look at Orvomon. (points at Orvomon, who was chowing down on some Halloween candy that he got from his last attempted rampage through the city)

Orvomon: Mmmmmmmmmmmmm. This holiday is downright delicious! I wish there were more holidays centered around eating!

Vistosam: Wait 'till he hears about Thanksgiving.

Grunemitt: Yeah. There's no way he can leave the dinner table.

Darkanos: See what I mean?

Rozoson: Errrgh, fine. We'll wait 'till dark.

Batria: Thank you, Rozoson. I'll return to my roost to rest until my services are needed once again. (flies back to her roost to await further instructions)

Darkanos: I'm at least glad that this holiday is a frightening one. Otherwise, I'd have to send a monster that spreads joy and happiness everywhere. And, that's not fun for someone like me.

\*Meanwhile, at the studio, the Comicgers were looking through Issue #17 to find a way to beat Batria, while Steve and Stanley were scanning through the city on the tracking device for her current whereabouts.\*

Katie: Found anything on her yet?

Stanley: Negative, Katie. She's still not on the scanner.

Steve: But, don't worry. We WILL find her!

Monica: (returning with Maple with a pizza) Pizza's here. ^^

David: (skimming through Issue #17) Oh, good. 'Cause I'm starving. What kind is it?

Maple: (opening the box) Pepperoni, mushrooms, and GARLIC! Just like you ordered, David.

David: Great!

Katie: (screaming at the sound of "garlic") AAAAAAAAAUUUUUGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!! NOT GARLIC!!!!!! Keep it away from me!

Monica: (confused by this behavior) Huh? Katie, are you alright? Isn't garlic your favorite?

Katie: Yeah, it is! But, for some reason, I seem to be allergic to it!

William: Yeah, that IS weird. (bites into his pizza)

David: Gee, Katie. Maybe a slight refreshment will make you feel better. ^^

Katie: Oh, okay.

\*Then, David gives Katie a glass of a red liquid for her to drink. She takes it, and drinks it. But, she then spits it back out in David's face.\*

Katie: Belch! David, this is tomato juice! I hate tomato juice!

David: Oh, I'm sorry, Katie. Did ya think it was blood?

Stanley: David, what are you talking about?

David: Well, Dad... (pulls out his vampire guidebook) I've been reading through my nifty vampire guidebook, and I've noticed all the things that have been going on with Katie as of late. Sleeping all day? Skin sensitive to sunlight? Allergic to garlic? Thirst for blood? I think that when Batria bit her, Katie is starting to transform into a vampire!

Paul: (thinking that David's gone nuts) Uh, David, are you feeling alright? Because that's impossible that Katie's turning into a vampire.

Stanley: (reading through Issue #17) No, David's right. Batria can suck the energy from her victims, and turn them into vampire bat-like creatures. And, considering everything we've been through these past few months, it doesn't sound so farfetched, now does it?

Steve: (seeing Stanley's point) Well, now that you mentioned it, I guess it sounds possible.

Paul: I'll have to scan her to make sure she really IS what you guys are saying!

\*Then, Paul puts the scanner on Katie, and he starts to scan her brain for any signs of vampire behavior. And, after a few scans, he starts to believe that David's right.\*

Paul: Holy guacamole! I think David may be onto something! After scanning Katie's brain, it seems that she's slowly starting to show signs of becoming a vampire.

Katie: Oh, no! What does THAT mean?

Monica: What it means is that until we find a way to cure you of all this, we're gonna have to put you on lockdown.

Katie: (gulps)

David: Not to worry. (pulls out a kit of sorts) My junior vampire hunters kit has everything we need into order to keep Katie under control.

\*As David rolls out the kit, he shows them everything he needed for keeping Katie under control, such as garlic cloves, crosses, Wolfsbane flowers, holy water, wooden stakes, and mirrors. Needless to say, the other Comicgers were quite impressed.\*

Maple: Wow, David! I had no idea you were so interested in unholy creatures of the night that feast on blood. ^^

David: I dabble.

Maple: That's cool. I've been taking up an interest in the supernatural myself. ^^

Stanley: That's good, 'cause we'll need you both to look after Katie while we try to find a way to defeat Batria.

David: Sure thing, Dad. 'Cause the last thing we want is... (turns around to see Katie's vanished) WHERE'D KATIE GO?!?!?!?

Steve: (noticing a hole in the window) She must've flown out the window! That must mean that the transformation must almost be complete!

William: That's bad, isn't it?

Steve: Without question!

Stanley: Well, we'll need to cover more ground if we're to find her AND Batria! David, you take Paul and Maple, and try to find Katie! The rest of you search the city for Batria! I'll stay here, and try to find a way to stop Batria, and convert Katie back to normal! And, we gotta do it fast! We're in danger of losing one of our own!

David: You got it, Dad! (packs up his vampire kit) C'mon, guys! We gotta move!

\*Then, the Comicgers split up, and began searching the city for Katie and Batria so they can fix the problem. Later, it was getting close to sundown, and Gerald and Harold were walking down the street trying to think of a good costume to wear for the party, not knowing that Batria was sneaking up behind him.\*

Gerald: Okay, Harold! Since our Raggedy Anne and Andy costumes are no good, we'll need to try and find another idea for a costume that'll blow everyone's minds!

Harold: Gee, I dunno, Gerald. Where are we gonna find a good enough costume at THIS hour?

Gerald: Cool your jets, will ya? I'm trying to think of something.

\*As Gerald was thinking of an idea, Batria starts to creep up from behind them, and gets ready to strike.\*

Batria: Ah, yes! Nice, juicy, and scrumptious! (looks at Gerald) Although, the rooster looks a little scrawny, but I don't really care. (gets closer to them)

Harold: (turning around to see Batria about to bite them) Uh... Gerald?

Gerald: What, Harold?!? (turns around to see Batria as well) What the....???

Batria: Dinnertime! >: )

Gerald + Harold: (screaming as they were getting bitten)

\*Then, Steve, William, and Monica were coming down the street looking for Batria, when they saw Gerald and Harold already turned into vampires, and were running around flapping their wings around.\*

Monica: WHOA!!!! Look at Gerald and Harold!

Steve: Yeah, Batria's been through here, alright!

William: Although, what she did to Gerald and Harold pretty much feels like an improvement. ^^

Gerald: Hey, Harold! We're vampires! This is so cool!

Harold: Yeah! When everyone sees us, they're gonna scream!

Monica: Oh, they're gonna scream, alright.

Steve: Well, we gotta find Batria, and fast! C'mon!

\*Then, William, Monica, and Steve start heading down the street to try and stop Batria. Meanwhile, in the park, David, Paul, and Maple were searching the place for Katie, since bats like to hang upside down from trees. So far, they weren't having much luck, but Paul notices a couple people running from something in the opposite direction.\*

Male Donkey: Run! It's coming at us!

Female Fox: It came outta nowhere! And, it started biting at us!

Male Gorilla: Get outta here, while ya still can!

\*As they were running away, Paul gets the idea they were on the right path.\*

Paul: I'm guessing she's THIS way!

David: Good eye, Paul! But, still, be on the lookout for anything suspicious!

Maple: On it!  (uses her flashlight to search for Katie)

\*They then follow the path in hopes of trying to find Katie. After searching for a bit, Maple hears some crunching noises from the trees, and she finds what looks like Katie wrapped up in her newly-formed bat wings crunching on some wild berries.\*

Maple: Uh, boys! I think I found her! (shines her flashlight to her)

Katie: (lowering her wings to reveal that her face was now bat-like with bat ears, fangs coming out of her mouth, and feral-looking eyes) HIIIIIIIIIIIIIIISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

David: Oh my God! The transformation is almost complete! We gotta change her back NOW before its permanent!

Maple: How? We're not sure how to do so!

Katie: (getting off the tree, and out of pure instinct, starts attacking her friends)

David: (quickly pulling out a clove of garlic from his vampire kit, and sticks it in front of Katie)

Katie: (hissing at the garlic, and drops back down to the ground) I'm so sorry, guys!  You gotta find a way to fix this, and fast!

David: (holding the garlic in front of her to keep her under control) Don't worry, Katie. We will! Just, try to keep your instincts under control!

Katie: I'll try, David! (strikes at David again, but gets stopped by the garlic) Ugh. And, to think I used to like garlic.

Paul: Yeah, sorry.  How else are we gonna keep you under control?

Katie:

David: (contacting Steve, William, and Monica on his Comic Turner) Guys! We've found Katie! The transformation isn't 100% complete, but she's looking pretty batty! How're you guys doin'?

Steve: "Well, we've found Batria near the town square! She just claimed a couple more victims, and is enjoying herself! If only we knew how to stop her!"

David: (remembering something) Hey! I just remembered! Batria, like most vampires, can't stand the sunlight! But, it's already set. (thinks of something) Maybe we can make her think the sun's coming up. We just need some reflective mirrors, and a source of light.

Steve: "Don't worry, David! I'll head back to the studio to get some spotlights! In the meantime, make sure Katie doesn't fly away!"

David: You got it, Steve!  (cuts the feed) Don't worry, Katie! We'll use some artificial sunlight to try and stop Batria!

Katie: Oh, that'd be great!

\*Meanwhile, near the town square, Steve has left William and Monica to deal with Batria while he goes back to the studio to get some spotlights. They look around to see that Batria has claimed a couple more victims, and is quite pleased with herself.\*

Batria: Oh, yes! I've created my own batty paradise! I guess Halloween IS my kind of season!

William: Well, here's a trick for you: we're gonna send you back to the comics! And, that'll be a treat for us! (holds up his Comic Turner) Ready, Monica?

Monica: (holding up hers) Ready!

William + Monica: Comic Turners, activate! (the Comic Turners convert to their original forms) Comic Powers! Turn On! (flicking the on switch on their Comic Turners, and morphing into their Ranger forms)

William: (drawing his Art Laser in sword mode) Let's keep this crazy bat busy until Steve returns with those spotlights!

Monica: (drawing hers) You got it, Will!

\*Then, William and Monica start fighting with Batria with their Art Lasers. They strike at her with them, but she uses her wings to block the blows. While that's going on, Steve was able to get a couple of spotlights that Stanley had in the studio, and starts to head out with them. Before he left, he asked Stanley if he's found a way to defeat Batria, and turn Katie back to normal.\*

Steve: Thanks for lending me these spotlights, Mr. Chippendale! Oh, by the way, have you found out how to beat Batria, and save Katie?

Stanley: As a matter of fact, yes. I did! You see, sunlight can only weaken her completely. In order to save everyone who was turned into vampires, you'll have to drive a stake through her heart!

Steve: Are you nuts?!? Steaks cost about 30 bucks a pound these days! Back in the 40s, they were only 5 bucks a pound! Y'see, during WWII, there was a shortage of cows, and demand for sirloin grew...

Stanley: Not THAT kind of stake, Steve! A wooden one! There's a heart-shaped container that she's hidden close to her chest, and if we penetrate it, the energy will be dispersed, and everyone will return to normal, even Katie.

Steve: Oh. But, I had such an interesting story to tell you.

Stanley: Tell me later. Right now, go meet up with the others! I'm sure David has a wooden stake in his vampire kit.

Steve: Yes, sir! (holds up his Liberty Turner) Liberty Powers! Turn On! (pushes a button on it, and morphs into his Ranger form)

\*Then, Steve gets on his ATV, and starts driving back to William and Monica with the spotlights.\*

Steve: (contacting David) David, I got the spotlights, and heading back to help William and Monica! Listen, I know how we can turn Katie back to normal!

\*Meanwhile, David and the others were at the home furnishings store looking for a big enough mirror to shine the spotlights on. David and Paul were waiting outside to keep Katie under control, while Maple went in the store to get a mirror.\*

Katie: (feeling a little sad in her current state) I can't believe this happened to me. All I wanted was a nice Halloween costume.  (tears start going down her face) I wish I could see how ugly I look right now, but I can't. Because vampires don't have reflections.

David: Oh, c'mon, Katie. Don't be like that! Sure, you look more feral, and a bit psychotic, but deep down, you're still the same sweet little striped kitty we all know and love.

Katie: Aw, David. You're just saying that.  (hisses and strikes at David again, but gets held back by the garlic) See? I can't keep these instincts in tact.

David: Oh, don't worry about it. We found out that Batria's holding your energy in a container she has hidden in her outfit. Once we drive a stake through it, you'll be back to normal in no time. ^^ Besides, it's not what's on the outside, it's just what's on the inside that matters. (looks at Katie) Besides, I think you look cute as a bat-tiger.

Katie: (wiping the tears from her eyes with her wings, and starting to feel more optimistic) You mean it, David?

David: Every word. ^^

Katie: (gives David a big hug, but tries to bite him in the neck at the same time)

David: (holding up the garlic to keep her from doing so) But, you're still a vampire, and we need to cure you.

Katie: I know.

\*Then, Maple comes out with a giant mirror that's big enough to cover a small soccer field. She was trying to carry it, but as soon as she walks out the door, she gets squashed by it. David and Paul quickly lift it back up, revealing Maple flattened like a pancake.\*

David: Boy, this mirror is perfect for our plan. ^^

Paul: (picking Maple up, and shakes her to return her to her normal size) How were you able to get a mirror that big, Maple?

Maple: I told them that I was Wreckage's wife. They were so scared, they decided to let me have anything I want in the store for free. ^^ So, I took the mirror with no charge!

David: Well, that's a relief. 'Cause I got word from Steve that Batria has a container where she holds the energy of her victims under her outfit. So, we need to drive a stake through it in order to turn Katie back to normal. (pulls out a wooden stake from his vampire kit)

Katie: (taking the stake from David's hand) I'LL do it, David! She turned me into this, so I think I should return the favor!

Paul: You sure, Katie? Can you at least morph?

Katie: Well, no, not really.  But, I can fight her in another way.  (starts flying into the air) I'm going after Batria, and help Will and Monica! Follow me with the mirror! (flies off to Batria's location)

David: Well, c'mon! Let's follow her! (holds up his Comic Turner) Ready?

Paul + Maple: (holding up theirs) Ready!

David + Paul: Comic Turners, activate! (the Comic Turners convert to their original forms) Comic Powers!

Maple: (flicking the on switch on her Platinum Turner) Platinum Powers!

David, Paul, and Maple: Turn On! (flicking the on switches on their Comic Turners, and morphing into their Ranger forms)

\*Then, David, Paul, and Maple get on their Sketch Cycles, while laying the mirror between the three of them, and start following Katie to Batria. Meanwhile, William and Monica were still fighting with Batria, but it seems that Batria was too tough for them. William converts his Art Laser into blaster mode, and begins to blast at her.\*

William: Let's see her take a couple of shots from this! (fires at her)

Batria: (deflecting the shots with her wings, and tackles William) Nice try, Ranger! But, now it's time I added another Ranger to my repertoire. (proceeds to bit William in the neck)

Monica: (trying not to look) I can't look!

\*But, before she could bite William, Katie swoops down at her, and claws at Batria to save William.\*

Batria: What the....???? (recognizes Katie) You! I thought you were under my control!

Katie: Maybe, but once my friends were able to subdue me, I'm back to my old self! Now, I won't let you turn another of my friends into vampires anymore!!!

Batria: Well, then. You'll die like your friends as well! (strikes at Katie)

\*Then, Katie and Batria started fighting each other tooth and claw like two predators fighting over a scrap of meat. While that was going on, Steve shows up with the spotlights, and starts setting them up.\*

Steve: Where are David and the others? I was certain that they'd be here right now!

Monica: Well, since Katie's here, I'm sure they won't be too far behind.

\*Then, David and Paul arrive to prop up the mirror across from the spotlights, and Maple starts to signal Steve to turn the spotlights on.\*

Maple: We're here, you guys! Now, Steve, flick the switch!

Steve: (plugging the spotlights into an emergency outdoor outlet, and turns them on) Alright, Batria! Time for you to see the light!

\*The light from the spotlight shines onto the mirror, and it starts to bounce off of it, creating a fake-looking sun right next to Batria.\*

Batria: (looks around, and sees the fake sun) NOOOOO!!!!!! Not the sun already!!! (hides in her wings, and hisses at it)

David: She's falling for it! Now, Katie!!!

Katie: Okay! (takes the stake, and drives it right into Batria's chest, where her container is located)

\*Once Katie did that, the energy starts to disperse, and it starts returning to their rightful owners. As they return to the victims, they all start to return to normal, even Gerald and Harold, who were just getting used to being vampires.\*

Gerald: (trying to fly) Alright! This is awesome! It can't get any better than this!  (starts turning back to normal) Oh, darn it! I was just starting to get used to this!

Harold: (turning back to normal as well) Yeah! What a jip!

\*Then, Katie's energy returns to her, and she starts to return to normal as well.\*

Katie: It worked! I'm back to my old self!

Monica: Alright!

Batria: No! It can't be!!! Everything was going so smoothly, too!

Blaludon: (appearing beside her) Well, now let's see how they deal with a bigger bat! (blows one of her magic kisses at Batria, making her grow)

Batria: Yeah! Who's the big batty, now?

Paul: Whoa!!! Would ya look at that?

Maple: You guys deal with the big bat! I'll stay, and keep this mirror up! As long as that beam of light is reflected, she'll be in trouble!

David: So, Katie! Feelin' up to it?

Katie: Oh, yeah! (holds up her Comic Turner) Comic Turner, activate! (the Comic Turner converts to its original form) Comic Powers! Turn On! (flicks the on switch on her Comic Turner, and morphs into her Ranger form) Let's go, you guys!

David: (contacts Stanley) Dad, send the Action Vehicles, and the Liberty Eagle Mech!

Stanley: On the way, son! (uses the gemstone on the drawings of the Action Vehicles and the Liberty Eagle Mech, and bring them to life)

David: (seeing the Action Vehicles heading towards them) Thanks so much, Dad! (cuts the feed) C'mon, guys! Let's go!

\*The Comicgers immediately get into their Action Vehicles, and begin to log on.\*

David: Comic Racer, ready to go!

William: Comic Tumbler, all set!

Paul: Comic Armorer, online!

Monica: Comic Turbine, flyin' high!

Katie: Comic Mini, revvin' up!

Steve: Liberty Eagle Mech, soarin' to great heights!

David: Alright, guys! Let's form Action Comic Robo!

\*Then, the Action Vehicles come together to form the Action Comic Robo.\*

Batria: Now, I'm REALLY gonna drive you bats! (flies up into the air, and swoops down at the ACR)

\*Then, she starts striking at the ACR multiple times, which is making the ACR starting to lose its footing a bit. But, the Comicgers find it again, and it starts to fight back against Batria.\*

Katie: C'mon, you guys! We can't let this crazy she-bat beat us! Let's get our act together!

David: You heard her, guys! Let's kick some bat hiney!

\*Then, the ACR throws a good left hook at Batria when she struck down at them again. When she landed, Batria gets back up, and punches at the ACR in retaliation. She then throws a roundhouse kick with her clawed feet at the ACR, but it blocks the kick, and throws an uppercut at her gut, causing her to fall over.\*

Batria: That's it! I'm taking to the skies! (starts to fly away)

David: Well, we got our own set of wings, too!  (contacts Steve) C'mon, Steve! We need a little lift!

Steve: I'm coming, kids! Let's form the Action Liberty Robo!

\*Then, the Liberty Eagle Mech flies down to the back of the Action Comic Robo, and perches itself on its back. Once the Action Liberty Robo was formed, it starts flying up into the sky to start chasing Batria. Once it catches up to her, it starts to fire some missiles at her.\*

Batria: Darn it! They caught up to me!

\*Then, the ALR starts firing at Batria, and once it hits her, she starts to fall back down to the ground.\*

David: Okay, guys! Let's send this crazy bat-lady back to the comics! (starts inputting the code for the sword)

\*Then, the Comic Sword materializes in the ALR's right hand as it reaches a good enough height.\*

Comicgers: Action Liberty Robo! Arial Strike! FINAL ATTACK!!!

\*Then, the ALR flies down at Batria as the Comic Sword flashes the colors of the Comicgers. It then slashes through Batria, causing her to spatter electricity.\*

Batria: NOOOO!!!!! This is definitely a very batty experience for me! (falls down and explodes, sending her spirit back to the comics)

Comicgers: (cheering)

Katie: (getting an idea for her Halloween costume) Hey, guys! I think I got an idea for my Halloween costume!

\*Back on the ground, Maple starts to put away the spotlight and the mirror when she sees Batria's spirit finding a copy of Issue #17 in the hands of a little wolf boy who was walking with his mother. She gets zapped back into the comics, and it gave the boy a shock.\*

Little Wolf Boy: WOW!!! This comic is awesome, Mommy! I think I'm gonna be a Comicger for Halloween this year!

Maple: Oh, yes. ^^ That's what I'd like to see.

\*Back at Darkanos' fortress, Darkanos gets word of Batria's defeat, and decides that it's time put Infafre's back-up plan into action.\*

Darkanos: Well, I can't say I'm TOO surprised that Batria was defeated, but at least it was a necessary loss. Now, we can put Infafre's back-up plan into motion.

Rozoson: About time, too. I was getting a little tired of that crazy bat lady!

Vistosam: Besides, a haunted board game sounds SO much more fun. ^^

Infafre: Oh, my thoughts exactly! (pulls out the board game) Once Halloween is over, they'll be like wet putty in our hands.

Darkanos: Excellent, Infafre! Now, get out there, and make sure they get that game! We don't want any mishaps, now do we?

Infafre: No, of course not, master! (transforms himself to look like a delivery guy) I'll be sure of it!

Darkanos: Good. Now, go!

Infafre: (bows to Darkanos, and starts walking off out of the fortress)

\*It was then the day of Halloween, and David, William, and Paul were at David's house with their costumes on. David was dressed as Spider-Man, William was dressed like Frankenstein's monster, and Paul was dressed up like Sherlock Holmes, just like they said. While Stanley, dressed as Leonardo da Vinci, was laying out the candy for the trick-or-treaters, there was a knock on the door. David answers it, and it was Alyssa, dressed as Ariel from "The Little Mermaid."\*

David: Hey, Alyssa! (looks at her costume) Wow! That's a cute costume you got there. ^^

Alyssa: Thanks, David. ^^ I was wondering if you guys were ready to go to the party.

William: Yeah, but the party's not for another hour or so. So, we've got plenty of time.

David: And, besides, we're waiting for Katie and Monica, too. (holds out a bowl of candy) So, uh, you want some candy?

Alyssa: Sure. (takes some candy, and starts eating it) Mmmmmmmmm. This is pretty good. ^^

Paul: You should've seen us battling this monster, Alyssa. She basically turned Katie into a vampire just like her.

Alyssa: You mean Batria? Man, I wish I was there with you guys. I knew exactly how to beat her!

Paul: By driving a stake through the container she used to store the stolen energy?

Alyssa: No. By not inviting her in. Yeah, it turns out a vampire can't enter your home unless you invite them in. Strange, isn't it?

Paul:  Why didn't WE think of that?

David:

\*The doorbell rings, and Stanley goes over to answer the door. He then sees Katie and Monica in their Halloween costumes, but Katie was wearing a vampire costume with a leather jacket, bat choker necklace, fishnets, and high-heeled boots. She was also wearing pale orange make-up, fake fangs, and black lipstick to complete the vampire look.\*

Katie: Hey, Mr. Chippendale. Like my costume? ^^

William: (thinking the spell hasn't worn off) OH, NO!!!! The transformation is complete!!!!

David: DON'T INVITE HER IN, DAD!!!!!

Katie: Guys, relax. Batria's curse has been lifted from me! (pulls out the fake fangs) See? These are fake. ^^

David: Oh.

Paul: Sorry, Katie. You really had us worried there for a bit.

Stanley: And, since you're no longer a real vampire, I guess I should have no problem inviting you in. ^^ (looks at Monica's costume) So, THIS is your costume, Monica. ^^ It definitely IS a surprise.

Monica: (dressed as the Grand Duchess Anastasia) Yeah, I didn't know what else to wear.  Besides, they made an animated movie about this person, so why not?

Stanley: Likewise.

William: (admiring her costume) Well, I think you look very nice indeed, Monica. ^^

Monica: Awwww, thanks.

Katie: By the way, where are Steve and Maple?

Stanley: They're both back at their homes getting their costumes ready. You'll meet up with them later at the party.

Alyssa: Sounds good to me, Mr. Chippendale. ^^

\*There was another ring at the doorbell, and David answers it. This time, it was Infafre in his delivery man disguise, holding the game in his hands so he can deliver it to them.\*

Infafre: Special delivery for David Chippendale!

David: Yeah, I'm David Chippendale. ^^

Infafre: Here's a little something for you and your friends to play at the Halloween party tonight. ^^ (gives him the game) Just sign right here, and it's yours. ^^ (holds out a clipboard for David to sign)

David: (signs his name, and takes the game)

Infafre: Thank you, and Happy Halloween! (walks off)

David: (closes the door, and takes a closer look at the game) A board game called "Grave Danger"? Never heard of it.

Paul: Me neither. (looks at the game) But, hey! It looks like fun. ^^

Alyssa: And, pretty fitting for this time of year. Let's bring it to the Halloween party, and check it out!

Monica: Yeah! I'm sure it'll be a hit at the party. ^^

Katie: Oh, totally. ^^

Stanley: (getting a little suspicious) I'm not sure, kids. Something doesn't seem right about this board game.

David: Aw, you worry too much, Dad. Besides, it's just a board game. What's the worst that can happen?

\*Back outside, Infafre was hiding in the bushes, seeing that his back-up plan is starting to take shape.\*

Infafre: Excellent! Those little twerps are taking the bait! Now, to wait, and let Grave Danger take control of them this Halloween! This is one game those twerps will NEVER win! (chuckles evilly to himself)

TO BE CONTINUED....