All Hallow's Ivy

## Characters

* Ivy
* Mano
* Huckleberry

## Chapter 1

Ivy shot awake, covered in sweat and heart pounding. She quietly got down from her bed and brushed her claws among the hanging vines in her room that she grew herself. She sat in the middle of the floor, staring at a packet of seeds that she was sure hadn't been there before. Shaking her head, Ivy glanced at her wall calendar and realized that today was the first day of October! It was finally Halloween month! She shrieked quietly of delight and bounced in her room. A couple minutes later, Mano popped his head in the doorway. "Everything okay in here?" He asked, glancing around, ready to fight any demons who dare make Ivy shriek. Ivy nodded her head vigorously. "It's October!!" She beamed. Mano sighed. "Yep, it sure is. So excited for Bea and Huckleberry to make me princess costumes for Halloween." Ivy giggled. "Alright, if that's all, I'm gonna head back to bed. You need anything? Water? A snack?" Mano yawned. Ivy hesitated, thinking of her nightmare. "...a hug?" She looked at the floor. Mano smiled and wrapped his strong claws around her. "You're safe. It was just a nightmare. Do you wanna sleep on the couch in my room for the rest of the night?" He asked. Ivy looked at him, seeing nothing but love and concern in his eyes. "No... I think I'm fine. I'll probably just stay awake and take a nap later in the day." She decided. "Alright then, I'll see you later and we can decorate the house for Halloween?" Mano asked. Ivy nodded. "Okay!"

## Chapter 2

After taking care of her plants and preparing for the day, Ivy sat on her bed. "Stupid demon," she muttered. "What was that?" A voice asked. It was Huckleberry, holding a plate of cookies and some water. "Ah... nothing." Ivy avoided eye contact with Huckleberry. "Hm, alrighty then. What are you doing up, sweetie? It's 7am! Why, I thought you would be sleeping in till noon!" Huckleberry exclaimed. Ivy crawled down from her bed and just silently wrapped her claws around Huckleberry's waist. "Mama, I had a nightmare. I was too scared to to back to sleep... but what are you doing up?" Ivy nuzzled her face into Huckleberry's warm belly. Huckleberry set down the water and cookies and wrapped her claws around Ivy, resting her head on Ivy's. "Oh you know, I thought I would wake up early and make some Halloween treats for everyone. Bea and Mena need some before they leave for college for the day, I'll make Mano some roasted pumpkin seeds for later since today is a gym day, and of course all of you precious hatchlings need a fun treat!" Huckleberry explained. Ivy looked up at Huckleberry. "Can I help?" She begged, a sparkle in her eyes. "Of course, just let me bring the treats and water to SJ. Poor dear couldn't fall asleep till 2 am, and woke up at 6 am like me. She was gonna help me bake as well. Is that alright?" Huckleberry let go of Ivy and picked up the treats. She handed the water to Ivy. Ivy nodded. "Can I bring her the water?" She asked, clutching the water. Huckleberry smiled and nodded. As they walked down the hallway the Huckleberry and Sakura's room, Ivy listened to the soft snores of all her siblings. She smiled at the thought that after such a long time in pain, everyone was able to fall asleep with no worries. "It's amazing, isn't it?" Huckleberry whisped. Ivy startled. "Yeah... it's so beautiful to think of. Everyone's so happy here! Do you remember the first night I came here, I was too nervous to eat or sleep? I just sat there as everyone talked to me, I was too scared to say anything!" Ivy smiled, remembering that night fondly. Huckleberry smiled and raised a single claw to her lips. "Yes, I remember, but keep your voice down. And that first night, you woke up with a nightmare just like tonight." Ivy nodded.

## Credits

* Written by Tigerlilyyyy from 10/8/2022 to 10/31/2022 (cancelled).

## Trivia

* The story title is a pun on “All Hallow’s Eve,” the original name for Halloween, because of the season during which the events take place.

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