Happy Halloween! (Part 2)

Written by Kektendo

Cut to another part of the bar farther down, where Okabe and the Milkman are engaged in conversation.

So you see, that’s why I’m disguised as just some random security guard tonight. They’re out to get me, I know it, and Halloween lets me disguise myself from them and I can be safe. I am the Milkman, but to them I’m some schmuck named Boyd, and they’re none the wiser.

I suppose disguises are one way to separate yourself from those pursuing you. I suppose I should try the same against the organization...

Your pickle suit should do the trick. It's... unconventional, but effective.

Why, thank you.

You know, milk would go great with that outfit. Milk will set you free. Milk is the key. My milk is fortified with what the world wants, what it deserves. Want some, friend?

The Milkman offers Okabe a bottle of milk, which appears to have a lit fuse on the cap.

I- I think I’m fine, thank you. I think I’ll stick with Dr. Pepper.

That’s ok, just keep in mind that milk is the key.

Uh- oh, Great Scott! Would you look at the time, I should be going~!

He runs off to some other part of the party.

Milk is the answer! Find the Milkman!

Man, that dude’s a total nutcase. Anyways, check it out! I’m DNA Dan!

Gandhi does a sick epic cartwheel flip.

Nice flip.

That’s a nice costume, Gandhi. Where’d you find it?

I stole it from my school. I’m already DNA Dan at pep rallies an' stuff, so I’m sure they won't mind.

Meanwhile, at Clone High...

...Mr. B? Where is the DNA Dan costume?

...

...STAMOS!

Yup, perfectly fine.

Your costume is super cool too Jen, what is it?

Oh, I decided to use one of these models I used when I was fighting those Crust Cousins over fashion. This is the cowboy one, but there's plenty more where that came from.

Jenny transforms her outfit, donning a large purple coat, sunglasses, a hat with a large plume, and a flashy necklace with the letter J on it. She produces a disco ball cane to complete the outfit.

Woah!

It sure is extravagant.

That’s not all!

Jenny proceeds to transform from outfit to outfit in front of Gandhi and Takumi, ranging from a butterfly themed getup complete with massive wings, an elegant pink mermaid with a lily pad spreading out from her tail, a Victorian era dress with a steampunk styled hat outfitted with saws, and finally back to her fancy cowboy getup.

Wow! I’m impressed!

THAT’S SO COOL! Can you teach me how to transform?! Look, I’ll try it now.

Gandhi tries his hardest to transform, but ends up twisting himself into a knot.

Aw man...

Well, at least you tried.

I guess. Hey, Takumi, what even is your costume?

Oh, I didn’t even know what to wear, so I went to the store last minute and bought this costume. The tag said “blue speed mouse”, and I race fast I guess.

But... that's just a blue t-shirt and some cheap plastic Sonic mask.

Yep, that's the costume.

Wait, do you guys hear that? From the vent?

The vent?

Gandhi leans into the vent to look inside. The cover pops open, hitting him in the face.

Gandhi! Are you okay?

Yeahhh I’m fiiiiine, it only hurts a little.

But he lied, as it was quite painful. The Penguins of Madagascar emerge one by one from the vents, completely unbeknownst of Gandhi.

Alright boys, we made it. Discrete too, nobody notices people who enter through vents.

Yeah, nobody...

He gestures to Gandhi, who is being tested for consciousness by Jenny.

Oh! sorry about that, young man. We’ll get him patched up. Rico, First Aid kit!

Rico coughs up a First Aid kit in a timely manner.

Kowalski, go fix that poor bald teenager, stat!

You got it, captain!

Kowalski waddles up to Gandhi, checks him for a second, and pulls an ice pack out of the First Aid kit.

Just apply this to your head for a while, and you should be good.

Woah, I feel so much better now with this ice! Thanks!

No problem, sir.

D'awww, you guys look so cute and cuddly in your costumes!

Thank you! We went with a spy theme this time around. Boys, line up!

The penguins line up together side-by-side: Skipper, Kowalski, Private and Rico.

We've got James Bond...

Gary "Eggsy" Unwin. Manners maketh penguin, after all.

Austin Powers here, baby!

And... Rico?

Rico, donning a straightened green wig, coughs up a notepad and a pencil, and writes something on the notepad. He shows the notepad to Jenny, which reads: “i'm the bad guy.”

...He was dressed as Billie Eilish.

I don’t know how he got Billie Eilish from spies, but I guess it looks nice.

Suddenly, a new figure emerges from the vents. It’s the Murderous Goose wearing a Jason Voorhees mask.

Honk! (Heeeeeere’s Goosey!)

Boys, I think we should retreat.

You think?! He has a knife!

Skipper, Kowalski, Private and Gandhi all run from the Goose, while a cautious Takumi backs away slowly. Only Rico and Jenny stay back.

I don’t see what the big deal is, he’s just a Goose! He has a knife, yeah, but it isn’t even that sharp. It’s a table knife.

Rico walks up to the Goose, grabs his knife, and swallows it whole.

*friendly grunts and warbles*

Rico gives the Goose a big ‘ol hug, much to its dismay.

Honk honk! Hooooonk! (Let me go and gimme back my knife! I’ll end you all!!)

Ooookay, then. Hey guys, it’s ok! The crazy penguin here's got it covered.

Excellent job, Rico!

Hooonk... (All I know is pain.)

Cut to a corner of the diner where several cloaked, hidden figures are standing. Etemon is walking by and stops, surprised and curious about the cloaked figures.

Hey, uh, Skeletor? Who are these strange gentlepeople here?

Oh, those are the unrevealed characters! I had them cover themselves for the moment to hide their identities.

That’s fucked up! I worked really hard on this costume, why can’t I show it off?

Yeah, everyone else here knows who we are, so why do we have to stay hidden?

The audience doesn’t know who you are yet.

Ah, that’s understandable.

Why not tell them who we are then! I’ll do it myself! Yes, it is I-

SILENCE!! You’ll be revealed in due time, but for now wear these. I’ll tell you when you can take them off, just not right now.

MAN...

Hey, I ain't complaining. Just means more spotlight for the true king! Yahoo!

Etemon strikes an extravagant pose.

I hate you.

Stay mad, chump! It only fuels my confidence!

Meanwhile, in another part of the diner, Penta Axe General is polishing his axes and fixing their individual outfits; Hammer dressed like Ramona Flowers, Halberd like Meta Knight, Poison like a toxic pufferfish (carrot included), Killer like a clown, and Master like Captain N.
Penta Axe General himself is dressed as a large axe.

Ah, my pretties! Look at you all, dressed so prim and proper on this night of disguises. How quaint! I even dressed for the occasion myself!

Pyro, casually walking by, stops and takes special interest in the General and his axes.

Mmph mmmph! (Lollipops! Goodie!)

Pyro reaches for one of the axes, thinking he's going for a large and pretty lollipop to carry around. Penta Axe General smacks his hands away.

Get your grubby mitts away from my axes, heathen.

Mmph… (Oh, but they’re so pretty...)

Shoo! Get you and that frightening mask out of here.

Hudda? (Frightening?)

Pyro dons a special mask cosmetic called "The Creature’s Grin". He assumed it was inviting and festive, unaware that others saw a scary, alien-like maw.

Hudda hudda. (I’m sorry you find it scary.)

Pyro, not knowing what to do, pulls out his own axe to show to the general.

Mmph hudda hudda! (What do you think of my lollipop, Mr. Lollipop?)

What? I can’t quite understand what you’re saying, but that axe of yours is quite nice! It’s a simple one indeed, but all axes are beautiful under the eyes of the Goddess.

Pyro lights up, ecstatic at the appreciation for his “lollipop”. He skips away, leaving the General back to his axes.