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“Ok…two aces.”
“Yeah, ok, I can believe that.”
“One two…”
“Yeah, sure.”
“Is this a three?”
“You really need to stop losing your glasses. But yeah.”
“I have a four!”
“No, you don’t!”
“I do!”
“I’ve been watching, there’s no way!”
“Crow, if you don’t believe him, just check.” Aaron said with a sly grin, a handful of cards in his hand. the four were seated around the kitchen table, a large pile of cards on the table before him.
“He’s lied like every time! And he’s got no cards left!”
“Then check!” Gabriel said, snickering at Scarecrow’s rising rage.
“You check!”
“He wasn’t the one doubting Enty, Crow. Are you calling him out or not?” Aaron said, squinting as he eyed the cards in his hand. Scarecrow saw the large pile of cards on the table before him, with Enty smiling innocently across from him.
Scarecrow let out a frustrated growl and reached forward.
“FINE. I’M CALLING BS.” He yelled, grabbing the card that was on top the pile. It was a four.
“Well, Crow, the pile is yours-”
“FUCK YOU!!!” Scarecrow screamed, throwing the pile of cards on the table at Aaron, the man laughing as he shielded himself from the rain of cards.
“Did I win?!” Enty said brightly, looking around the group.
“Seems like it.” Gabriel said calmly, ignoring Scarecrow as the man kept throwing cards at Aaron, the man laughing maniacally as he did so.
“Geez, Crow, you just can’t seem to win tonight…” Aaron said slyly, looking up when he saw Scarecrow was out of ammo.
Scarecrow stood back; his eyes bright as he clenched his fists.
“Maybe next game…” Aaron said with a laugh, puling himself to his feet. Scarecrow watched as Aaron made a move to get himself another drink.
“Hey Gabe.”
“Yep.”
“Aaron’s bein’ awfully uptight tonight. I think he may be possessed by ghosts. You got any holy water on you?” He asked, a sly smile on his face. Aaron’s eyes widened and he spun around, eyeing Gabriel who was just smiling innocently in his seat.
“Gabe, come on…”
“Why yes, Crow, I always do…” Gabriel said, reaching into his bag as he pulled out the vile. Before Aaron could intervene, Gabriel tossed the vile to Scarecrow, who pulled the cap off with a wicked grin.
“You traitor…” Aaron hissed with a smile, taking a step back as Scarecrow stared at him evilly.
“Says the man who knocked my piece back to start when we played aggravation, making me have to start over.” Gabriel said, his smile never fading.
“Enty, hold him down…” Scarecrow said, watching as Enty got to his feet, a sly smile on his face as well.
“Now fellas, this is-f-fellas!” Aaron yelled, making a break for it as Enty lunged forward, just missing him.
Aaron ran into the living room, backing away as his three friend’s circled him.
“G-guys?”
“Time to purge those ghosts, clockwork! Hold still!” Scarecrow yelled, with Aaron letting out a scream as Scarecrow hopped the couch, running after him. Aaron bolted away, dodging Enty as he tried to grab him with a laugh.
“Gabe, come on, help me!” Aaron yelled, though Gabriel just stood back, blocking the living room exit as he rocked on his feet, his hands behind his back.
“Come on, clockwork…we’re just trying to help you…” Scarecrow teased, his voice light as he held the vile tauntingly in his hands.
“Like hell you a-AH!!!” Aaron yelled, the air getting knocked out of him as Enty tackled him to the ground.
“I got him!” Enty said with a bright smile, and though Aaron was struggling, he knew he was no match for Enty.
“Payback time, clockwork…” Scarecrow said teasingly, the man looming over the smiling Aaron as he accepted his fate.
“Fine, do it then!” Aaron said slyly, pulling his leg back as Scarecrow kneeled before him.
“Oh, I am…” Scarecrow said, his smile never fading. He reached to dump the water on Aaron, though Aaron sent a kick forward, the vile falling back and dumping all over Scarecrow.
“How entertaining…” Gabriel sighed, crossing his arms with a calm smile as he heard Scarecrow let out a teasing angry cry, the man lunging for Aaron, though Enty was protecting him now.
It had been a few days since the incident and they hadn’t seen any sign of the ghosts. No weird illusions, no possessions, and no creepy shadows stalking them. Gabriel prayed it stayed that way, though…he knew with their luck…it wouldn’t.
But they’d be ready. He had begun stocking up on holy water, making sure he had extra and he had vials hidden all over the house, just in case. They would be ready to fight them off. And they would make sure they never bothered them again.
Their own hearts had been lighter, as they finally began moving on from what happened. They were all extremely shaken, and Scarecrow still refused to swim anywhere, and Enty was a bit clingier to Aaron…but they were healing.
They’d heal together and be ok together. Gabriel had faith. And no matter what happens…nothing could separate them. They were a family. Through anything.
“GABE, GET MORE HOLY WATER!!!”
“GABRIEL, GET HIM OFF ME!!!”
“Oh boy…” Gabriel muttered with a smile, walking forward to help diffuse the situation. Things were ok. They were ok. And they had each other. And together...they would overcome anything.
And no ghost would interfere with their family.