It was Saturday afternoon Halloween day at the penthouse. The Rainbooms and Spike's place was all decorated for the holiday with bats, witches, and skeletons hanging from the ceiling and walls. Pumpkins were set up carved in the likeness of Spike and the girls Eden avatar faces. Fake spider webs were covering the banister railings. Fake tombstones were set up in a corner like a miniature graveyard. And a couple of fake black cats were set up around the fireplace.

Luna entered the living room before calling up above, “Come on, you guys! The party's gonna start without us.”

Spike and the girls came down the stairs, as Twilight spoke, “Don't worry, we're all set.”

“Halloween in Eden is awesome!” Rainbow said all excited.

“Especially since we're going to one of the best haunted places there.” Pinkie added.

“Well, come on, let's get going.” Spike said, as they all headed for the game room.

Spike, the girls, and Luna took their positions, and dawned their VR goggles, “Here we go!” Applejack called, as they found themselves in Eden.

Spike looked and saw Luna's avatar. She looked like an anthro alicorn pony with a dark blue coat, wavy mane and tail, while wearing silver armor and her rack was about the same size as her actual size.

“Wow, Luna, love the avatar.” Spike said awestruck.

“Thank you. Here I'm called Lunar.”

Spike looked confused, “Kinda not far off from your real name.”

“What can I say? I like to stick to the theme of my name.” Luna shrugged.

“It is such a shame Celestia can't join us.” Rarity sighed.

“You know my sister,” Luna replied, “She doesn't wanna risk appearing here and possibly blow her cover to anyone who may be working for Grogar.”

“We understand.” Twilight answered in sympathy.

“Ok, everyone, let's suit up.” Rarity ordered, as they checked their outfit inventory and swapped their regular attire for costumes.

Twilight was now dressed to look like Dr. Strange, Pinkie Pie was Willy Wonka (first movie), Rainbow was a biker chick, Rarity was dressed as a detective, Sunset was dressed as a Japanese School girl, Fluttershy was dressed as a vampiress, and Applejack was dressed as Wonder Woman.

Luna's costume made her coat look black as night, and dark blue armor, while sporting fangs in her mouth. Spike himself was dressed as a pirate captain.

Spike looked around the girls feeling impressed, “Girls, you all look amazing. Rarity, what sort of detective are you?”

“Call me Shadow Spade, darling.” Rarity winked.

Spike smiled while blushing a tad, before looking at Luna, “Luna, whoa. This is some scary side of you.”

“Thank you. Under this persona, I am Nightmare Moon.” she answered dramatically.

“So, you're a pirate, Spike?” Twilight asked.

“That I am,” Spike began speaking like a pirate, “I be Captain Dragon Fang. Fiercest pirate that ever sailed the Spanish Maine.”

“Well, Captain, if ever ya need a crew, feel free to look us up.” Rarity offered.

“Thank ye, lass.” Spike answered, as the group laughed.

“Ok, let's follow everyone else.” Luna motioned to several more avatars all going through the same world portal.

They followed the crowd and wound up walking through a dark creepy forest, before noticing a pair of black gates up ahead and a Jack-o-lantern with a sign reading the place's name.

“Halloween Town.” Spike said.

“One of the scariest and exciting places in Eden.” Pinkie added.

“Home of the Pumpkin King himself.” Rainbow put in.

As the avatars walked past the gates, several shadows on the walls and tombstones began to sing to the guests.

(This is Halloween)

All the avatars looked around as several monsters, ghosts, ghouls, and goblins joined in the song while marching and dancing around.

Soon the creatures brought in the very same jack-o-lantern on a wooden horse. The jack-o-lantern then came to live and started dancing around before grabbing a torch and set itself on fire. It continued to dance around before diving head first into the fountain. Suddenly emerging from the fountain was the Pumpkin King himself, Jack Skellington.

The skeleton man spread his arms out basking in the applause and cheers of the avatars, before addressing everyone, “Welcome-welcome, one and all!” he laughed joyfully, “Welcome, my friends to Halloween Town. So nice to see how many of you could come here on my favorite and busiest night of the year. Fore this years Halloween Bash, we'll have it all, music, dancing, tricks, and treats. And so much more!”

“Yeah!” the avatars cheered.

“Now everyone follow me.” Jack led the group through the town before coming up on the next best place located in the Halloween world.

“That's the Haunted Mansion.” Spike marveled.

“Quite right, my dragon friend,” Jack confirmed, “A perfect place to host the party this year, wouldn't you say?”

“It's awesome!” Rainbow said in excitement.

Jack led everyone up to the front doors, “Good thing I brought my skeleton key.” he joked.

“Is he going to be making jokes like this all night?” Rarity asked the girls already sounding bored with them.

“Probably.” Applejack replied.

Jack unlocked the mansion doors and opened them allowing himself and the avatars to enter. They looked around the foyer seeing no one, and the whole place was as dark as outside. All they could see was a table in the center with a crystal ball atop it.

“Hello?” Jack called, “Hello?” he received no answered, “Oh, where is everyone? I told them to have this place ready for all of you.”

The avatars were confused, until the crystal ball began to glow and appearing within it was Madame Leota, “Jack Skellington, so nice of you to come.”

“Madame Leota, why is the place not ready for our party?” Jack inquired.

“Ready? Why, Jack, it's always been ready. I just need to summon our spirit friends.” Madame Leota began before chanting.

Serpents and spiders, tail of a rat; call in the spirits, wherever they're at.
Rap on a table; it's time to respond. Send us a message from somewhere beyond.
Goblins and ghoulies from last Halloween: awaken the spirits with your tambourine.
Creepies and crawlies, toads in a pond; let there be music, from regions beyond!
Wizards and witches, wherever you dwell, give us a hint, by ringing a bell!

Suddenly a bell rang, and more instruments began to play music making the avatars look around seeing furniture was levitating up and moving all around before ghosts started emerging from the walls, ceiling, and floor and fly all around. Some avatars were shaking, while Spike and his friends were looking excited.

“Ah, I love this.” Luna said feeling nostalgic about her favorite holiday when celebrated in Eden.

Suddenly the lights came on to reveal the whole mansion was decked out in Halloween decorations. Jack turned to the guests, “And to welcome us. Let's give it up for the Hitchhikers themselves Phineas, Ezra, and Gus!”

Appearing before them were the Hitchhiking ghosts themselves, as Phineas spoke up, “Welcome everyone to our home.”

“We'd like to open the party with a classic number.” Ezra continued.

“Enjoy.” Gus finished, as music began, and the trio began to sing with their fellow ghosts.

(Grim Grinning Ghosts)

The avatars clapped and cheered, as the ghosts finished their number, and Jack announced, “I now declare Eden's Halloween Party open!”

And so the avatars all started wandering about and mingled with each other enjoying the festivities. By one table was Spike and the girls who were looking around.

“This is really something.” Spike told them.

“It certainly is.” Rarity agreed.

“Everyone's sure having fun.” Sunset noticed.

“And how can they not?” Pinkie asked rhetorically.

“These candies are a good health boost.” Rainbow took a piece of candy and ate it restoring some of her health.

Jack took stage and spoke into a mic with the handle looking like a skeleton hand holding the speaker, “Hello, everyone? Having a good time? Excellent, because now we're really going to mash it up, monster movie style! So let's welcome our horrifying guests. Come on out, everyone!”

Stepping out into the open much to everyone's shock were classic horror icons, Freddy Kruegar, Jason Vorhees, Michael Myers, Leatherface, Jigsaw, Ghostface, Pinhead, Pennywise (Remake), and Hannibal Lecter.

“What up, bitches?” Freddy laughed.

“Come on, guys, let's really show them how to party!” Pennywise grinned, while dancing all giddy.

And so music started playing, as the horror icons began dancing around with the avatars who at first were concerned about the icons taking them out while their backs were turned, but trusted Jack's instinct and enjoyed themselves.

(Monster Mash)

As the group danced, Applejack spoke to the girls, “I can't believe we're partying with killers!”

“I know, crazy!” Sunset laughed.

When the all finished their dance number, the avatars cheered, as Spike who was close to the dream killer spoke, “You know you're alright, Freddy. Put 'er, there,” Freddy offered his claw gloved hand, much to Spike's concern, “Your other one.” Freddy pulled his glove back and offered Spike his other hand much to his relief.

Jack soon took the mic again, “Did you like that, huh?” Well, we got more surprises here for you. Coming back from the dead with an entourage of dancers give it up for the king of pop!”

Entering the scene was Zombie Michael Jackson in his Thriller outfit followed by several zombies, “Take it away Michael Jackson!” Jack announced, as the music played.

(Thriller)

As Zombie M.J danced around the avatars while singing, several of the lady avatars couldn't help but feel swooned by him. The Rainbooms however remained totally casual about it. The zombie pop star led all the avatars in the trademark dance sequence with the zombie avatars. When they finished, the zombies lurched away followed by the zombie M.J who nodded to the avatars before taking his leave.

“Now that was a dance.” Twilight panted.

“It sure was.” Spike agreed.

“Ah, this really brings back memories,” Luna sighed in joy, “And with so much new additions added to Eden over the years, this makes it feel more special than ever.” The group smiled seeing Luna having fun.

As everyone relaxed a bit to catch their breath, Jack once again took the mic and addressed everyone, “Alright, everyone. It's Terror Time again, and our next number speaks for itself sung by yours truly.”

(Terror Time Again)

As Jack sang, several of his monsters from Halloween Town appeared and tried scaring the avatars who while frightened were still having fun. Some of the Rainbooms occasionally latched onto Spike if they got a little spooked, but Spike didn't mind at all.

When Jack finished the song, the party-goers cheered as he took a few bows, “Thank you, thank you. And I hope you'll enjoy the rest of our Halloween Bash here in the Haunted Mansion!” he declared as lightning struck and thunder clapped. And so they all partied on, until those who were feeling partied out decided to take their leave. Spike and the girls eventually left, wanting to make sure they had enough time to get some real world Halloween fun in.

Later that night at the penthouse at the table, the group had emptied their bags to reveal the candy they got when they headed out for trick or treating.

“We really scored big this year.” Rainbow said looking at all the treats.

“And actually full sized candy bars.” Pinkie salivated.

“And not the cheap uncommon brand types.” Sunset put in.

“You know, as frightening as the party was in Eden, I actually found it very enjoyable.” Fluttershy told the group.

“Indeed, darling,” Rarity agreed, “And everyone's costumes were just so amazing. They knew exactly what they wanted to be there.”

“And you know what was the best part of this years party?” Twilight asked.

“What's that, Twi?” Applejack asked.

Twilight put an arm around Spike, and answered, “We got to spend it with a new friend.”

“That does make it better.” Fluttershy confirmed.

“It sure does.” Applejack agreed.

Spike smiled, “Thanks, girls. I enjoyed spending Halloween with all of you too. And I look forward to spending more holidays with all of you.”

“So do we, Spike.” Rarity said.

Twilight continued, “Now then, let's take what few candy we want now, and save the rest for later.”

“Oh!” Rainbow and Pinkie groaned.

“No complaining,” Twilight chided them, “We don't want anyone to wake up in the morning sick to their stomachs.” So the girls and Spike chose their candies before stashing the rest away for later.

As they headed for their rooms, Luna spoke to them, “Goodnight, girls, and Spike. Thank you for being with me during my favorite holiday.”

“Any time, Luna.” Twilight replied.

“It was all good fun.” Spike added.

“See you in the morning.” Applejack yawned.

And so the teens turned in, while Luna walked out to the roof and looked out into the city. As she looked up at the full moon, she smiled, and started to howl at it.

Author's Note

Happy Halloween, folks!