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Chapter 5 - Spooky

Astro holds a skeleton arm up, "Spooky, sit."

The two-headed hellhound stares at Astro and tries to jump for the arm.

Astro steps back, "No."

Enon runs up to Astro, holding two pink frogs, "Uncle Astro, Uncle Astro! Look! Look!"

Astro glances at her, trying to keep an eye on Spooky, "They're beautiful. Very frog-like,"

Enon squeezes them, "I'm gonna cut them open and squish their tiny hearts!"

"W-wait! You wanna cut open those frogs?"

Enon pauses, "...yeah..."

Astro rests his arm and scoffs, "Well if you really want to…"

Enon frowns, and Spooky jumps up again. His left head latches onto the arm and takes it from Astro. He runs off into the graveyard.

"Oh, you stupid little piece of...dog! I try to teach you one thing!"

Astro continues his rant, while Enon giggles.

Midna appears in the similar bright light behind Astro. Enon looks at her with curiosity and amazement. Astro turns around with frustration still on his face, but he softens when he realizes it's Midna, "Ah, back already. Midna, this is Enon."

Enon runs up to her, holding the frogs up, "Do you want to cut open frogs with me?"

Midna shuffles back a few steps, "Uh...n-no...no thank you."

Enon lets the frogs go, and they hop away. Spooky spots them and drops the arm, chasing after the poor creatures. Enon giggles and follows Spooky.

"W-what? Is...that a dog?" Midna says.

"Yeah, that's Spooky," Astro says.

"Sure is spooky. It's terrifying!"

"No, no. His name is Spooky."

"Oh…"

They both laugh, and Astro sits down on a wooden bench. Midna joins him, and they enjoy the view of the old cemetery.

"Do you always take Enon to the cemetery?" Midna asks.

"Of course, it's her favorite place."

Midna nods, and Spooky comes running by with one of the pink frogs in his mouth. Enon comes not long after, trying to catch up with him.

"Y'know, I tried water for the first time not long after you left," Astro says.

Midna turns to face him and playfully pushes his shoulder, "Look at you!"

Astro frowns, "But it just tasted like nothing. What's so great about it?"

"Uh, not only does it taste refreshing but it's great for your body. Helps get all the bad stuff out."

"Well, I like all the bad stuff in me."

Midna rolls her eyes but turns away to hide her fond smile.

Enon walks up to Astro, and he sits up, "What's up, Hell-Child?"

"I have to get home now, Uncle Astro. Daddy promised he would let me go to work with him today."

Astro stands up, "Right, right. Reaping souls is more of a night job."

Astro takes out the glowing purple stone and draws a pentagram on the grass. Enon steps onto it, and Astro gives her a hug, "See you soon, Devil-Baby."

Enon waves to Midna, and Midna waves back with a warm smile. The purple glow swallows Enon, and she disappears.

Astro spins around, "Now, you ready for that drink?"