Peridot's Short Story: Halloween

“Steven!” Peridot screams from below, “Steven. Steven Steven.” Peridot says. Steven can hear her slowly walking up the stairs. He realizes Peridot is standing next to his bed, so he opens his eyes and sits up. “What Peridot?” Steven says. “Steven. My screen started beeping and it said: Halo we've?” Peridot says confused. Steven gasps in excitement. He jumps up and grabs his phone off his night stand. He shuffles through the apps and open his calendar. “HALLOWEEN!” Steven yells. “It’s next week on Monday! Peridot that was a reminder.” Steven says. “Oh… What is… Halloween?” Peridot says. “Halloween, well it’s the time of the year were kids get candy for dressing up all cute and punks go around and throw toilet paper all over houses. It’s a lot …show more content…
“We’re just taking a walk. I like to see what the people of Beach City have done to their houses.” Steven replies. “Oh…” Peridot says, shuffling impatiently. “STEVEN! I’m bored!” Peridot demands. “Hold on the decorations are up here around the block.” Steven states. Peridot impatiently shuffles along and the two turn the corner. “Oh… My… STAR!” Peridot screams. “THEIR YARD’S HAVE BEEN INVESTED WITH MONSTERS.” Before Steven can do anything, Peridot runs up to the Universe household and starts tackling the inflatable Halloween decoration. The door swings open and Stephanie comes running out. “HEY HEY! PERIDOT STOP!” She screams. Stephanie manages to get Peridot away from the decorations and back to Steven. “BUT! YOUR YARD!” Peridot screams. “My yard is fine, or it was anyways…” Stephanie says looking back at her house. “Steven haven’t you told Peridot about Halloween?” Stephanie asks. “Well… I tried, but she didn’t understand. So I tried to take her to see the decorations, but that failed.” Steven explains. Stephanie gets a devilish grin, then picks Peridot up so they’re eye to eye. “So, you’ve never been a part of Halloween, have you?” Stephanie says. “No…” Peridot says quietly. Stephanie sits Peridot down. “Well then why don’t I explain it to you through a story…” Stephanie says. She leads Steven into her house and sits the two on the sofa. She turns all the lights off, the only light coming from the sunset, and a few dim candles she lit. …show more content…
Everyone was happy on Ol’ Hallow’s Eve, except for one little creature, people had told myths of him, but no one believe in Hallow, and the Holiday was even named after him. He hated watching the children have fun, while he had to hide in the shadows, so one Hallow’s Eve he decided to do something about it… He knew the people of the town would not listen to him, they would just be scared at his sight. However Hallow did not wish for this. He wanted to be loved by all, not feared, but maybe striking fear into the human’s hearts would do them some good. Hallow came out on the night of Halloween, the moon was full with an orange-red tint. The children were on their jolly little candy adventures, but once the last pumpkin’s candle was blown out Hallow came out. While the children finished their candy routes Hallow stood in the street, his first victim a small girl, dressed as an indian princess. She skipped up to Hallow, but didn’t seem to be afraid of him. “Hewoe mistew.” The girl spoke in her high pitched voice. Hallow didn’t say anything, he was making sure the timing was right… for what he had planned. The girl stood there twirling her pigtails looking up at Hallow, not even a hint of fear showed. “I like your costume.” She says. Hallow bends down on his knees,