The looming shadow that bumps in the night
PART I
Summary:
You arrive at Almoral's mansion after receiving an invitation for a Halloween party he is hosting. While you go to visit, another Halloween party is simultaneously being hosted by the famed Count Anastasius. In the meantime, the DPF moves along with their own missions as a peculiar forecast casts a shadow on the dream world…
NOTE: This event takes place on October 31, 2024.
[You arrive at Almoral's mansion after receiving an invitation from the green haired necromancer.]
ALMORAL: Well hellllloooooo again Traveler! I see you got my invitation! Hehe, I knew you'd come swing by to my awesome party!
YOU: Hi again Almoral! I see we're not the only ones here!
EPSILON: Well well, looks like we meet again.
DYLAN: Hi Traveler! Wow, looks like the whole gang's here for this party!
ALMORAL: This is sooooo awesome! To have all of my best amigos here! Though, we might be missing a few…
YOU: Who are we missing?
ALMORAL: Well, uh- Everyone else that's going to come! I wrote a whole article in the newspaper AND I sent invitations in the mail AND through email. Don't worry- LOTS more people will come!
DYLAN: This is so exciting! Epsilon and I came dressed up as you can see!
EPSILON: This wasn't my idea, by the way.
DYLAN: Oh come on! It's a silly idea!
YOU: You guys…came dressed as each other?
DYLAN: Isn't it great?!
EPSILON: I mean, I didn't mind dressing up as him, but I did have to dye my hair pink.
DYLAN: And I had to dye my hair white and put on cute little cat ears! Meow~
ALMORAL: You guys look incredible! I wish I could dress up as something…
EPSILON: I always said a pirate outfit would suit you.
ALMORAL: Tempting… Maybe next year! But for now, we gotta get this party going!
YOU: Who else will be coming?
ALMORAL: Well for people we know, I sent an invite to Nate as well! Funny enough, the little dude hasn't showed up yet… Oh! I also sent one to Porter and Arial AND Rigor and Morticia- you remember them from last year, right?! A few other people too… And of course, I also sent one to Lucid, hehe.
EPSILON: Not sure if Lucid is going to come, but the rest of them probably will.
DYLAN: Yeah and that's not to mention everyone else!
ALMORAL: Ha! This party is going to be so awesome! It sure is going to be better than Count Anastasius’ party…
YOU: I've heard of him before… Doesn't he host a party every year for Halloween?
DYLAN: Yep! He recently cancelled the last two years in a row, but he decided to bring it back this year!
EPSILON: He's a very wealthy person, but unlike my family, he is actually quite giving to the dream world and fond of everyone. Respectable figure really.
ALMORAL: BUT he doesn't have you awesome guys at his party, does he?! NUH UH! This party will be much better and more fun than his!!
DYLAN: For sure big guy! We should start setting up the goodies!
EPSILON: Yes let's help with the preparations before the main event later.
YOU: I'll help!
ALMORAL: Hehehe, thank you guys so much! Let's make this the spookiest and most fun Halloween party ever!