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"And the drinks will go over there!"

A couple of swatchlings placed a punch bowl on a table with sodas, juices and other drinks before filling the bowl with a delicious fruit punch. Ralsei excitedly clapped while wearing a witch's costume, seeing the drink table was fully complete, as the Cuptains were getting regular cups for the guests that would be arriving.

He wanted to make the very first Halloween celebration in Castle town a special one by hosting a grand party at the castle.

The Zappers were going through the RSVPs' of who could come and not, making a list that would help them make sure no uninvited darkners got into the party and ruined the special event. Ruddins got a large disco ball up on the ceiling, ready for when the dances started.

Swatch, Top Baker, and Seam were baking treats, ranging from black and orange cupcakes with sugar eyeballs, Halloween dirt cake, and so much more.

Ramb got behind the table where the alcoholic drinks would be served, since he was a licensed bartender, "Excited for the party, hm?"

"Yeah! This is the first time Castle Town has ever had a celebration like this, so I wanted it to be special!"

Swatch nodded as he got the fresh cookie dough put into the oven, letting the sweet smell of baked goods fill the room as the last of the decorations were put into place. 

All that was needed was the last of the snacks made and the last of the RSVPs for the zappers to check.

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Tenna was so excited while getting his costume on: It was a black cat's suit complete with ears, face makeup and even a fake tail.

He was excited when he found out that Jongler, Battat, and Pluey equally loved going all out for the holidays. So they couldn't judge him if the TV wanted to do something extra for one of the holidays.

And that just made his love for them blossom more.

Battat adjusted his fake antennas and sunglasses for the party, while going as a bat or a vampire was a fine choice, the dice wanted to go the extra mile by dressing as the lord of the screens.

"Hey Tenna! How do I look?"

"Your tie needs adjusting, hold still."

The Cathode screen adjusted the Mippins' costumed tie, making it look like the real deal: "And Perfect! Don't you look like a handsome dice!" Battat playfully raised his brows, "I'm dressed like you sir."

"Exactly"

Pluey was getting his makeup on, making themself look like a lion while striking a pose. One of the reasons Pluey loved Halloween was the fact no one would judge or make snide comments at them wearing a cat suit.

Of course, Jongler, Battat and now Ant Tenna would gladly pound any darkner that was rude to Pluey into paste.

But it was still a fun way to dress as a member of the cat family.

Jongler also loved Halloween for a similar reason, but it was also because they could bond with Battat and Pluey. In fact, one of the reasons they became friends was because they could look out for one another and be themselves.

Ant Tenna and Battat noticed Pluey making scary poses as a lion before a small chuckle escaped the former game show's mouth, "Careful Battat, I think this kitty is dangerous."

The feline shadowguy smiled while blushing, "🎶🎷🎵~" Pippins was the second to laugh a little, "No, we won't stop it, you really do look handsome and menacing! I think that's a good combination!"

Jongler grabbed their rope while looking at the ground, blushing a little, "And how do Is look?" Tenna tipped his fake ears like a cowboy would to the sheriff, "Like a big, strong, loyal sheriff ready to protect the toys."

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Spamton heard the buzz from the other darkners.

Even though the Diamond King was around, as long as he didn't cause trouble, he was allowed in town. Many pippins were getting their costumes and attire ready for the big party they were invited to (Some definitely swiped the invites from the goat boy).

Susie and Kris were also going to be attending the party since it was a chance to spend time with their favorite fluffy and Lancer, who was dressed as a tombstone with a shovel.

"That's your costume Lancer?"

"Yep! I figured what better spooky thing than a tombstone with a shovel!"

Kris gave a thumbs up in approval before the soul dragged them to the costume store to pick out something to wear for the party since it was a Halloween tradition to wear a costume on the big night.

This gave the Salesman an idea. He got a blank invite from Roulx Karrd, made a perfect copy, gave the invite back and put his name on it. The puppet then snuck into the castle, putting his invite carefully with the others.

All that was left was for Spamton to get his costume.

He was going to find a way to be with Tenna again, one way or another.  

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At the castle, the party was in full swing with guests arriving in droves as Zappers made sure they were on the list.

Lancer went straight to the sweets, grabbing five cupcakes before Roulxs gave him a dark burger and some fruit.

Battat and another Pippins were talking while the green dice was enjoying a bratwurst and some chips, with Tenna close by. He had a sneaking feeling that a certain darkner that would not be named would try to pull something to separate him and his fiancés as the host talked with Ralsei.

"Thanks for coming, Ant Tenna. It means a lot to me that you came despite everything that happened."

"Don't you say that, I'm always down to celebrate Halloween with you, Ralsei!"

Raslei smiled before noticing Spamton entering the party, becoming nervous since the goat knew of the beef between the Lord of the Screens and Mailman. Tenna also noticed the little freak entering with his costume: He was wearing a tattered green poncho, a white mask that failed to cover his long nose, poorly drawn green freckles, part of his hair was sprayed with temporary white hairdye, and green eye contacts.

Growling, Ant Tenna immediately got in front of Battat, acting like a shield as Spamton G. Spamton walked to the host, "HEY EVERY       ! It's ME! EV3RY  BUDDY  'S FAVORITE [[(What does that little dice even do?)]]"

Normally, the Cathode would kick, spray, throw Spamton into a trash can, or maim him, but since he was at a party, Tenna needed to be a good guest.

So, instead, he decided to treat Spamton like a stranger, to give that puppet a taste of what it felt like to be abandoned, "I'm sorry, but do I know you?"

Spamton glared, knowing the game Tenna was playing but needed to stay in character, "DON'T Y OU RECOGNIZE [your] FUTURE HUSBAND?"  Battat tried to see what was going on before feeling the arms of Pluey, who wanted the little dice to dance with them.

"🎷🎵!"

"Alright, alright, you big kitty. I can dance with you."

Pluey and Battat went to the dance floor, with Spamton trying to follow them but only to get stopped by a random Pippins who dragged the former Addison out of the main party area, "Come on Greenie! Let's go have some Halloween fun!"

"NO WAIT-!!!"

Ralsei sighed in relief, as the TV host went to get some more punch in his cup.

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Battat laughed as he danced along to the monster mash with Pluey and Jongler. Other Darkners danced with energy, but the mike trio really brought the dance floor to life, twirling and spinning with each other.

This reminded him of the first ever ball he attended at the Card Kingdom:

Soft yet exciting music filled the air as nobles in the castle's ballroom danced around in an excited yet formal waltz. 

Battat was watching next to the throne of the Diamond King as he was the newly appointed royal advisor since he was one of the few Pippins with a sense of responsibility. He was excited, as many in the kingdom dreamed of being invited to a royal ball.

"Isn't it grand?"

"Hm?"

Diamond King looked at his advisor, who looked up at him, "Isn't this ball grand? So many sparkling jewels and treasures as far as I can see!" Battat nodded, "Yes sire, the Ruddins did a fine job of decorating the palace."

The other kings were watching the ball excited, seeing their court members dance in a unified, colorful and yet elegant waltz.

Even the Spade king had a genuine smile and bounced to the music.

The king of the diamonds noticed how his advisor's eyes seemed to shine really bright when happy-

"Boss?"

"Hm?"

Battat realized he was leaning on his zapper's chest and he blushed hard, "Oh! S-Sorry about that, Jongler! I'll get off if I'm bothering you!" The green dice pulled his head off their chest, before Jongler gently put him back on with a smile.

Pluey joined in with hugging the two, making Mippins feel like he was hugging a warm marshmallow that was spooned out of hot chocolate.

"You don't needs to be sorry about leaning on me, boss. I was wondering if yous wanted to sit down and relax since yous looked tired." Pluey nodded, spotting an empty booth that was perfect for the four of them.

"How about one more dance before we relax?"

The Dj could tell that a romantic moment was at hand and put on a slow waltz-like song to set the mood with the green dice's eyes sparkling like emeralds.

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After the dance was over, Tenna went over to the booth where his fiancés were relaxing and sat down with them.

Pluey nuzzled Battat while Jongler hugged him, as the TV host pulled the three closer to him, enjoying lounging while the rest of the town had a blast.

He saw Susie holding Kris by their feet while the human got every apple in the apple bobbing tank thanks to this unusual bobbing technique. 

"You know what's funny guys?"

Jonger looked at Battat, who had a sincere smile, "I never thought.....that I deserved true love like this." Tenna glared at the statement, "Don't you ever say that about yourself, Hon! You are deserving of love!"

Pluey nodded, making sharp notes of anger, telling Battat that he deserved to be loved.

Jongler hugged Battat a little tighter to ensure that the dice felt loved, "Plues right! Yous are deserving of love!"

"I get your point, guys." Battat tried to look up from the arm he was pressed but Jongler's arms snuggled him right back to make sure he got plenty of love and support.

The TV host thought of a way of ensuring that Battat would feel appreciated, along with showing Spamton that the mike trio would always be his and his alone. 

And that was with a special treat in bed.

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Eventually, Tenna brought the trio back to the penthouse with Battat leaning tiredly on the TV host's shoulder as Jongler and Pluey leaned on each other, "You know my sweet little Batts, I was thinking of showing you how much we appreciate you."

The dice looked at his giant fiancé as they went to the bedroom, with Jongler and Pluey removing their costumes, then sitting on the bed.

Battat was helped down and changed by the zapper due to how sleepy he was feeling as he looked at the TV, "What are you planning to make me feel loved?" Tenna smiled and, undoing his costume, whispered the idea into the green Pippins' nonexistent ear.

"You three want to what?!"

Jongler smiled as they put their hat on the clothing hook that already had Pluey's hat and Battat's Poncho hanging off, "Wes don' have to do anythin crazy or do it at all, boss, but Tenna thinks dis is the best way to show our care."

Pluey thrilled with a flirty smile as Batts thought about the offer. True, it was out there with its risks, but.....the night was still young and it would be rude to not accept. 

"Alright, I'll do it BUT......I don't want to do anything really big since this is my first time."

Tenna smiled, with each of them getting ready: making sure that they cleaned, the bed was made, etc.

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Spamton finally managed to pry himself away from the Halloween gambling with a bag of dark dollars, "UGH STINKING PIPPINS! KEPT M3 FROM [seeing his dedication,] [Boop-Tube] FOR [The] ENTIRE PARTY"

He wandered the mostly quiet halls of the castle, with laughter emitting from Lancer's room.

The little pumpkin insisted that he share his "bounty" of sweets with Ralsei, who was still having to stay with him until FRIEND could be dealt with for good. Queen was in her room, reading a gossip magazine, holding a glass of wine while laying on her bed.

Removing the mask that poorly hid his noise, Spamton noticed that the door that led to the penthouse that Tenna resided in with the Cathode stealers wasn't locked.

Which presented a chance for the email guy.

"WELL LOOKS [[Like And Subscribe]] AN OPPORTUNITY HAS OPENED ITSELF FOR M3!"

Making sure no zappers, swatchling, or even ruddin rangers were lurking around, the spam went to the penthouse in hopes of getting Tenna to take him back.

Inside the house it was completely dark except for the glow of the bat lights that were hanging on top of the windows, the cats that were in their room resting or occasionally chasing each other around the living area, and the faint glow coming from the bedroom door. 

"Ooooh Tenna, who knew that- uh!"

Having his curiosity peaked, Spamton went to the crack of the door to find out what was going on.

Only to see something that made his blood boil.

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Battat felt Tenna's cock rub against his labia through his TV-time boxers. Though it wasn't actually direct contact, the dice still felt the pleasure going through his body while Pluey was next to receive the pleasure treatment.

The green Pippins had honestly dreamed of this moment, feeling the warmth of Tenna's touch, being in bed with him along with his lovers.

He was panting as Jongler began to make pleasure with the green dice, going slowly so not to cause the boxers to slip, "Sorry for the slow ride Batts, I don't want to cause somethin unexpected."

"It's fine Jongler, it's nice to go SLOW sometimes...."

Jonlger gave a tender kiss on the cheek to their future husband while riding slowly. Pluey and Tenna were having a blast, going to full town on the other side of the bed before the shadowguy looked at Battat.

Who was feeling in heaven as Jongler got off of him and was the next to receive Tenna's affection as Pluey moved towards the dice who was experiencing pure bliss for the first time in years.

This allowed the shadow guy to go to town on the dice, including love biting near the neck and on the shoulders.

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Once the shadow guy had their fun with their fiancé, Tenna got a bathrobe on and went to the bathroom. 

He got a rag, ran it under warm water before going back to the little dice, making sure to clean and tend to him up first, since poor Battat was wet and covered in kisses, black fur and love bites.

Jongler got Battat fresh boxers, and tucked the dice in after he had fallen asleep once the feline shadow had finished his masterpiece. The cowboy zapper, TV host, and the mobster got cleaned up, making sure to keep an eye on the sleeping dice, who looked peaceful.

Tenna then locked the front door of the house for the night, going to the bedroom to rest with Battat, Jongler and Pluey.

Spamton was fuming inside a room that he hid in before Tenna went outside the bedroom.

That boop tube had sex with those......impostors!

It should have been a reality check for the former Addison that Tenna wasn't going to accept Spamton back and that he should just find someone new to love.

But the ex refused to accept or acknowledge that possibility that he couldn't have Tenna back. In his mind, Spamton still had a chance to get the ruler of the TV world back as his lover before the wedding came.

What the salesmen didn't know was that the room that he hid in was the cat's room, and a good chunk of them were getting the night zoomies, looking at the puppet.

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"Sigh....."

Although the fun of Halloween was over, Battat couldn't help but sigh sadly as he put the bat lights in the box with the other Halloween lights as the Zapper made sure that they didn't get tangled up so they could be reused again next year.

Meanwhile, Tenna and Pluey were busy making a list for Turkey Day, "Hmmm, what else will we need for the Turkey Day feast?"

Pluey showed a picture of a small steaming ham to the TV host, who swooned excitedly at the cat's suggestion, "Ooo! I love that! Turkey is fine, but not everyone wants a bird for the holiday feast." 

The shadow guy nodded and wrote, "Small ham." On the list for Turkey Day as Battat went to put up the Halloween decor into the closet before hearing the sounds of running and screaming.

"GET OFF OF M3! GET OFF, THIS SUIT IS NOT A SCRATCHING POST-!"

Jongler went to the kitty door and opened it slowly; revealing Spamton with scratched-up clothes, ragged hair, unattached glasses, and a terrified look. The puppet bolted out of the room with the cats giving chase, "[Press f1 for Help]!!! [Press f1 for Help]!!"

Both Battat and Ant Tenna looked, seeing three white cats trying to pounce on the salesman while he was running for his life.

Spamton bumped into various furniture pieces to evade the cats chasing him.

Unfortunately, it caused a mess and a chair falling.......straight onto Battat's foot.

"AH!!!

The green Pippins shrieked in pain as both Jongler and Pluey immediately got the chair off the dice's foot, which got cracked from the impact. Tears flowed from the eyes of the green Pippins who was carried by Jongler to get a doctor.

"🎵🎶🎶🎵~!"

Almost right away, the three cats stopped chasing after Spamton, giving the puppet a chance to breathe before Tenna grabbed him in a chockhold with his canines showing along with his claws, "Why can't you accept the fact I don't want you anymore?!"

"Y OU AND M3 WERE SUPPOSED TO BE TOGETHER UNTIL DEATH DO US [Part]! BUT Y OU.....Y OU [Trash heap] HAD TO ABANDON M3 FOR [3 for One Specil] CABLE RIDERS!"

Materalizing a badminton racket out of thin air, Tenna opened the window and used Spamton g Spamton as the birdie, hitting him out of the penthouse, "AND STAY OUT!"

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Battat was still crying though the tears had gone from a waterfall to a little from the pain as an Ambyu-Lance was wrapping his injured foot in a compression bandage, "Ow.......ow....."

Once the antivirus was done with their work, Tenna gently carried him to the couch to rest, "My poor sweet Battat."

Jongler placed a pillow under the injury to help elevate and relieve some of the pain, "Dat guy was a real jerk, hurtin' yous like dis!" Pluey nodded while trying to cheer the dice up with cuddling and soft purrs, also gently wiping away the tear stains on their fiancé's face.

Some of the cats also joined in on the cuddling of Battat, one even mimicking his elevated foot so the dice would have some solidarity in his injury.

Mr. Ant Tenna got an ice pack out and laid it next to a wrapped foot, "This should help you feel better"

The Mippins weakly smiled at his lovers before leaning into Pluey soft fur, "This was awfully sweet of you all to do....any of you could've just gone about your business without a care." Planting a kiss on his forehead, the cathode closed the window to keep the cold autumn air from getting inside.

Right across the window, Spamton had to peel himself off of the wall he was whacked on and saw his ex comforting the dice.

Maybe it was time to accept the fact that Tenna had truly moved on. That Spamton should let the TV host go and turn his heart to other pursuits—

Never!

"MARK [my] WORDS [Boop-Tube]! Y OULL [Regret] [The] MOMENT Y OU REJECTED M3 [in] FAVOR OF THOSE FAKE MIKES!"

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Despite the pain in his foot, Battat was looking through his planner (that Pluey got for him before going back to cuddling him) for the right season for the wedding and one had stuck out to him.

That was Winter.

TV world had a winter field outside of the studio, Tenna loved all the holidays but Christmas was the winner since it was the time that the Holidays and Dreemurs would come over to watch him, and some of the fondest memories Battat had with the Cathode Screen was at Christmas time.

Jongler looked at the planner, noticing Batts had circled the winter season, "Yous thinkin wes should have a winter wedding?"

Battat looked at the cowboy zapper, nodding slowly, "Some of my fondest memories with you all were during the winter."

"Aw boss, I thought yous hated gettin' all mushy likes"

"Ha Ha. I'm......finally feeling the joy I never thought was possible to feel again."

Jongler blushed before relaxing next to their future husband, watching him tell Tenna about the idea of having the wedding during one of the winter months.