(No POV)
'This is it' thought Lincoln as he pulls up to his new school. It was only 10 minutes since he said goodbye to Lucy,
Lana, Lisa and Lily, Since he left Royal Woods, his friends, his home,
Lincoln Steels himself as he knows that this is for the best, plus it's not like he can't visit whenever he needs to
and this will give himself some space from his family to hopefully allow them to mature and gain just a little bit
of common sense.
Lincoln gets out the car and puts it in his
need Miss Grimwood to put a visitor's enchantment on him since he is now a student. The thought makes him
smile warmly as he knocks on the door.
After a moment of waiting, but not getting a response he knocks again "Hello? Miss Grimwood, Ghouls?" Again
their was no response as he tries the door only to realize it's unlocked.
"Hans? Miss Grimwood?" Lincoln calls out getting worried by the minute "Sibella?, Phantasma?"
" Elsa, Winnie, Tanis....Tsuki, Gila, Milly?!"
Lincoln hears metal clatter and a loud banging against wood coming from the common room it was followed
with a thump and shout.
"GIRLS!?" Grabbing the first weapon he could get his hands on which was a halberd from one of the suits of
armors, He rushes to the common room and kicks down the door, Weapon leveled and quickly scans the room
only too see...
"SURPRISE!"
He blinks, Looking around to see the ghouls jumping out from behind the furniture(Except Gila as she stayed
under the table), Hanging behind them was a banner with the words 'Welcome Lincoln' written in purple paint
causing his guard to drop.
"Whats all this?" Lincoln asked as he lowers the halberd, The Ghouls and Miss Grimwood finally noticed Lincoln
holding the very dangerous weapon.
"Well this was a little surprise that we wanted to do" Sibella tells him "We wanted to properly welcome you to
the school."
"Ya, We're all so glad to have you here so we wanted to show you how much" Winnie says "Do you like it?"
Lincoln felt moved by their thoughtfulness, "Like it?, I love it" Lincoln Smiles warmly at them, The pain of
leaving home felt so much lighter as he uses his free hand to pat the little wolf girl's head "You all certainly
surprised me"
Tsuki eyes the halberd in his hands "Well we're glad but whats with the weapon?"
Lincoln suddenly feels embarrassed "W-well it was really quiet and nobody was answering, I then heard a bunch
of clattering and banging sounds over here and a shout so I got worried"
"You get worried about us and the first thing you do is grab a very sharp and dangerous weapon?" Winnie asked
Lincoln looks down with his face slightly red and just like that, The ghouls all started to giggle at both his
response and his embarrassment but they were deeply touched that he worried about them as Hans took the
halberd from him to return in to its proper place.
"Well the banging was us hanging up the sign" Elsa informed him as she lifts a hammer "I had dropped the
hammer by accident"
"As for the shout, we had to stop Matches from eating the caterpillar cookies we baked for you" Phantasma said
holding up a batch of some strange green cookies with six insect shaped legs.
"Matches?" Lincoln asked in confusion as Tanis was seen holding a small dragon the size of a corgi covered in
light green scales, with dark green horns, and spots and scales on his back, There is a small patch of dark green
hair on top of his head. His eyes are yellow with orange irises and red pupils. He also has webbed hands, sharp
teeth, and an arrow-shaped tail.
"This is Matches, Say hi Matches" Tanis introduces the little dragon to Lincoln, But it just makes some grumble
sounds and pointedly ignores him.
"Sorry about that but Matches doesn't take to kindly to strangers" Miss Grimwood explains, shaking her head at
Matches for his behavior.
"It's fine, but how come I've never seen him during my visits?" Lincoln asked as he was pretty sure he'd
remember a dragon.
"Cuz' Matches is a lazy bone and sleeps most of the day" Tanis says, while cuddling the dragon.
Lincoln chuckles at the little Mummy girl cuddling the small dragon as Phantasma floats closer to him actually
looking a bit shy.
"Um Lincoln w-would you like one?" Phantasma asked, holding out the tray of caterpillar cookies, they realized
a bit too late in their excitement that humans don't enjoy the same foods monsters do, Not even their old gym
teachers Shaggy and Scooby, who eats everything and makes all-you-can-eat buffets tremble in fear were
apprehensive when it came to their food.
But she still wants to be nice and offer one but then Lincoln gingerly takes a cookie to their surprise.
Lincoln sees how worried they looked when she offered him a cookie and yes he is a bit hesitant to eat one, but
he knows it would mean so much to them so he takes a bite.
After taking a bite he blinks "Wow, this is actually really good" He says chewing, despite the crunch it was soft as
well.
"R-Really!?" Phantasma asked, not being able to contain the excitement in her voice as the ghouls seemed to
visibly relax.
"Yes, really" He finishes off the cookie and grabs another as they sigh in relief
"Well I'm glad, humans don't really eat foods like this" Elsa says as Lincoln gives a a curious look.
"Not really, Depending on where your from it can very, like for example I've read about places that people eat
roasted grass hoppers, or tarantulas"
"Really?" Winnie asked, Receiving a nod from Lincoln "I guess it's a cultural thing"
"It is" Lincoln reaches for his third cookie as Sibella remembers something and brings out a wrapped present
"Whats that for?"
"For you silly" Sibella hands it to him "It's a little house warming gift"
Lincoln accepts the present and unwraps it, it's a professional art kit with175 pieces; 60 crayons, 24 acrylic
paints, 24 oil pastels, 24 color pencils, 24 watercolor cakes, 8 brushes, 3x8-well palettes, 2 drawing pencils, 1
sharpener, 1 sandpaper block, 1 art eraser, a 50 Page Drawing Pad, 24 Page Acrylic Pad all inside 1 wooden case.
He runs a hand on the case as he sees their names written on the top, Purple for Sibella, orange for Winnie, Red
for Tanis, cyan for Phantasma, Dark green for Elsa, Pink for Tsuki, magenta for Milly and lime green for Gila.
Now Lincoln was surprised by the last two who signed it, Milly who noticed crosses her arms with a huff.
"They insisted that I write my name as well though I don't see the point" Milly informed him "As for Gila she
seems quite nervous about it but actually volunteered to sign.
Milly feels a hand on top of her head and looks up to feel him petting her
"Well I'm thankful" He says as the little martian shook off his hand.
"Keep your emotional sentiments to yourself, Earthling" Milly says, crossing her arms and turns away from him
as she felt...strange when he pet her.
Everyone chuckles at her reaction to getting pet. Lincoln then looked under the table "And thank you too Gila."
Lincoln thanked her with a warm smile.
"Eeep!" Gila squeals as she hears him thanks her, But his smile makes her blood rush to her cheek.
Lincoln looks back at the art case in his hands and couldn't help but smile "So how did you all know I liked art?"
Lincoln asked
"I remember you saying you did one time when I showed you my pantings, So I told them thinking you'd like it"
Tsuki answered, Lincoln was impressed and flattered that she remembered something he only said once as an
after though.
"Well, you thought right" Lincoln told her as she gives a sharp toothy smile "Makes me wish I got you ghouls
something"
"We don't need anything Lincoln, we're just glad you're here" Sibella said "Though if you could promise us one
thing"
Lincoln tilts his head "What is it?"
"If you ever decide to go into town could you let one of use know?" Sibella asked with Phantasma nodding her
head.
"Why?" Lincoln asked, his head tilted in confusion.
Sibella and Phantasma smiles seem to be strained as the other ghouls gave them knowing looks as those who
went to town remembered what happened that afternoon.
(Flashback)
Sibella, Phantasma, Elsa, Winnie and Tanis are in town browsing through the stores looking for the perfect gi ft
for Lincoln.
"So what do you ghouls think we should get him?" Elsa asked
"I'm...not sure" Winnie admitted as Lincoln seems so out their, Despite how close they feel to him, They haven't
had a lot of time to get to know everything about him.
"Well, he does have a bunch of di ff erent hobbies" Phantasma pointed out "Maybe we could get him something
that would fall into one of them.
"Thats a good Idea but which one?" Sibella asked "He has many di ff erent hobbies, so what would be best and
what would it even be?"
They all fell silent, For them this was one of the hardest points in their life as they really want to get his
something to make him feel welcome.
"I think we can rule out cooking" Winnie says "I like his foods but what would we even get him for it?, a pot?"
" He did say he was also into cra ft ing" Phantasma suggested hopefully
"But thats's such a broad hobby, Do we know what he cra ft s?" Elsa asked as they fell silent again, They really
wish they had touched that subject more when they had the chance.
"How about Art?" Tanis asked hesitantly"I heard from Tsuki that he does like art so maybe that could work?"
The ghouls took a moment to think and it wasn't a bad Idea but...
"What do we get him for art?" Elsa asked "Some paints and canvas?, a sketch book?"
"Why don't we go to the mall and checkout the Art store, We'll see what's there before trying to focus on art as
our option" Sibella o ff ered as they made their way to the mall and got to the art supply store.
As they walked they notice people giving them strange looks, Ever since Lincoln came most of the looks have
toned down but their are many that are still distrustful to them.
"Ugh, why can't these people find something else to look at" Winnie grumbled "At least most have turned down
their looks but it's still annoying"
"I know, why can't they be more open minded like Lincoln" Phantasma said with a hu ff , Her arms crossed.
"That's asking for too much, I think it's already been established that Lincoln is one of a kind" Sibella said,
Seeing some of the guys giving her some unsavory looks but not just her, Lately Phantasma and Elsa have
started to 'mature' in a few places that also caused some looks to be thrown their way.
"Ugh, Lets just go" Elsa groaned, all the glances are starting to get on their nerves.
As they they roamed through the store, Looking through many di ff erent types of Art supplies but none felt right.
"Um excuse me?" The ghouls turn to see a group of girls heading their way.
"Yes?, May we help you" Sibella asked, wary as people don't really approach them.
"Um yes...we were wondering if you know this guy" One of the girls asked as she holds up her phone, It plays a
video of the scene at the restaurant with Lincoln preforming his magic.
"Oh yes, he's our friend" Sibella tells them but her eyes narrow slightly as the girls start to giggle. "Why?"
"Well we were wondering who is he?" a brunette girl asked them "From what we've heard he's from out of town
but is o ft en seen with your group on weekends sometimes."
"Oh that's our friend, his name is Lincoln" Tanis answered, "He's actually moving in tonight"
At the Little mummy's words, The Girls started to get excited and giggle even more, causing a deep sinking
feeling to form in Sibella and Phantasma as they glared at the girls.
"I wonder if he's single" One of the girls said out loud "He's looks just my type too"
Sibella's nails slightly gotten longer and sharper as Phantasma's hair and dress begins to flutter as if being
blown by some imaginary wind.
Winnie sees this and gets an idea "Ya he is , he'll also be living with us as a new student, So you'll probably see
him more o ft en"
Winnie sees Sibella and Phantasma look at her as if she betrayed them, It took everything fiber of her being to
keep a straight face, But she hopes this might encourage them to make a move on Lincoln.
"Well I hope to meet him, I was at the restaurant when this happened, He seems like a real keeper" A blond girl
said "cool, Handsome, and caring, Not many guys like that."
"We're here to actually get him a welcome gi ft" Elsa told them, going along with Winnie "We heard that he likes
art but can't decide on what to get him."
"Oh, he's an artist too, I hope he's looking for a model" A red haired girl asked as the girls once more giggle her
comment.
"If you're having trouble then why don't you look over there" A raven haired girl pointed to a section in the far
right side "It has many di ff erent art kits, that might draw his attention"
"Oh sure that's helps a lot" Phantasma said, trying to still be polite, but is indeed thankful for the tip.
"No problem" The girl answered back as the group of girls started to walk to the exit "I just hope to meet that
white haired cutie real soon."
And just like that, Sibella and Phantasma go right back to glaring at the girls as Elsa and Winnie had to start
dragging them to the Art kit section with Tanis following them.
(Flashback Over)
"Um...Just in case we are planning to go so we can do it together" Phantasma tells him.
"uh huh, right" Winnie mutters with a smirk as the ghost girl shoots a small glares at the little werewolf, who
goes silent but still has an amused look on her face.
"Well ok then, it's always nice to hang out with you ghouls so I promise" Lincoln said, as a genuine and relieved
smile graces their faces.
"That's Fang-tastic" Sibella says, glad that Lincoln agreed so easily before quickly adding "As long as we're not
imposing of course"
"It's fine, As I've said, I enjoy hanging out with you all" He assures her that it's fine as the ghouls can't help but
smile as Miss Grimwood watches all this from the side, believing this to be her best idea she's ever had.
"Well I'm glad to see everyone having a good time but I believe we should let Lincoln unpack in his room" Miss
Grimwood tells the ghouls
"Oh, We can help with your bags" Winnie offered, the ghouls nodded, Eager to help.
"I appreciate the offer but I don't have bags" Lincoln said, confusing the ghouls, Before they could ask any
questions he takes a fourth cookie and demonstrates by putting it in his
"Pocket dimension, Remember" He then takes a bite of the cookie.
"Oh, right forgot about that" Tsuki says as the ghouls still looked amazed by skills
"Since we are on the topic, why did you walk through the door instead of teleporting in with your shadow
ability" Milly asked
"First off, it's called
home" Lincoln informed them
"Really?" Tanis asked
"Well, Yes unless they give you permission too, then it's rude" Lincoln said
"Well you're here now so I don't see a problem" Miss Grimwood tells him
"Thank you but I'll still only ever use it to get to my room or out the school" Lincoln tells them "Wouldn't want to
try and use the bathroom only to pop up on someone unexpectedly"
The ghouls had a tint of color in their cheeks at the embarrassing thought
"Oh, right" Miss Grimwood said, having not thought of that, but is pleased to see that Lincoln has already
though of limiting himself at the school for the ghouls sake.
Shaking of their embarrassment, The ghouls offered to show Lincoln his room, which is on the third floor. It was
rather spacious room with a queen size bed with two dark oak nightstands on either side of it with matching
dark oak dresser on the opposite side. At the far eft side of the room was a work desk made out of the same
wood and beside it was a book shelf with a few books already on it.
"I hope you like it" Miss Grimwood said "Those books already on the bookshelf are your class books for the year
so be sure to take care of them"
"I will" Lincoln said, taking a look around as the others watch from the doorway, feeling this new phase in their
lives as Lincoln turned to mile at them "Thank you all for making me feel so welcomed"
"Your always welcome here dear" Miss Grimwood tells him sincerely "We'll give you a moment to unpack and
settle in"
Phantasma places the plate of cookies on his dresser as they ghouls gave him another look, Happy to have him
their with them.
Just before Miss Grimwood could close the door, she remembers the other night "Oh and Lincoln?"
"Yes Miss Grimwood?" Lincoln sees the slight worry in his new Headmistress's eyes
"I hope to make time to finish our conversation from the night before" Miss Grimwood informed him as for a
split second his eyes showed worry and...understanding "Tomorrow after classes are over, if you don't mind"
"Of course Miss Grimwood" Lincoln answered, knowing that it would happen sooner or later but he never
thought is would have been this soon.
He keeps his face as natural as possible so the ghouls won't get worried or suspicious.
"Well then, Lincoln" Miss Grimwood says with a small nod "Have a goodnight"
After she closes the door did Lincoln flop down on his bed, Everything from the past few days racing through his
head like a blur, He pulls out his phone and goes to his photo's looking at his latest and his new personal favorite
picture.
It was him with Lucy, Lana, Lisa and Lily at the arcade having fun, Laughing as he had asked Clyde to take the
picture for him. Call him sentimental but he can't help but smile each time he looked at it as it will serve as a
reminder that he still has some family that has his back.
Although that doesn't stop him from wishing to could have been everyone. a1
Lincoln shakes his head as he rids himself of those thoughts "This is for the best, the rest of them are stubborn,
but they'll come to their senses eventually and this time apart is what we all need" he thinks as looks out the
window, seeing the full moon glowing brightly in the night.
"I do wonder how they are doing?" He says softly, just then he hears a howl but not from outside, With a chuckle
he begins to move his clothes from his
(Lucy's POV)
"Sigh"
It hasn't been long since Lincoln left but I already miss him terribly, As we were all eating dinner I couldn't help
but gaze at the empty space that was Lincoln's spot.
"Is everything alright sweetie?" Dad asked as he looks at me "You've barely touched your food?
"Ya, and you've been sighing more then usual" Lynn pointed out, talking with her mouth full "Which I didn't
think was possible"
"Junior, please don't talk with your mouth full" Mom told Lynn
"I'm already full from earlier" I said, which was half-true as Lana, Lisa, Lily and I have'd eaten a lot of pizza at the
arcade, Who knew playing games works up an appetite especially 'Dance Dance revolution' which was
surprisingly fun. But it's more along the line of how everyone is acting.
They mostly seem to be acting normal, As if trying to forget what happen as if everything is fine. But it's not fine
and that makes me sick.
I glance at the others, Both Lana and Lisa's expressions mirror my own as they both look at the empty chair that
should have the most important person in our lives and I can freely think that as no matter what situation I play
in my head.
who helps me the most?, who do I rely on the most?, who has always thought of my best interest at heart?; All
answers point to Lincoln and I know that the others feel the same way, Even Lily looks longingly at the chair,
Missing her big brother.
"Hey speaking of earlier, where did you dudes go anyway" Luna asked wondering were they went.
"Ya, you've been gone for hours, So what did you guys do?" Lola asked as she eyes them suspiciously mainly
Lana.
"We went to the arcade so that Lincoln can say farewell to his friends" Lisa informed them as she straightens her
glasses "After that we decided to stay there for the rest of our duration"
"Ugh, So you actually stayed and pretend to enjoy being there?...Ow!" Lynn asked making a face, before getting
hit on the head by a bottle, courtesy of Lily who puts on an innocent look as I gave her a small nod in approval,
Luckily (Despite her dislike for the work now) the only ones to notice were Lana and Lisa.
"Actually fifth eldest sibling, despite my previous thought on it, believing it to be a juvenile place where brain
cells go to decay" Lisa says "I happen to find great enjoyment both mentally and emotionally as it an experience
I shall cherish"
"Huh?" They all said (Except Lana and Lucy)
Lisa sighs and was about to dumb it down but I spoke up "She said she that despite what she use to think she
actually had fun" they all let out a long 'oh' as Lisa looked at me gratefully, though I will admit that if I wasn't
with her today at the arcade then I wouldn't have known what she said.
"Well I'm glad you all had fun" Mom said, surprised that her daughters actually enjoyed the arcade.
"So...anything interesting you would like to tell us?"
"Like the twerps new school" Lori asked, scrolling through her phone "I tried looking it up but I got nothing, no
social media post, no online website, Nothing."
"Lori, what did we say; No phones at the dinner table" Mom told her but then looks at me "But your sister does
have a point that we don't know anything about the school"
"And yet you both signed it without reading the full contexts" I told them
"It was...a laps of judgment at best" Mom said glancing away, I inwardly scoffed as that sounded like nothing
more then a poor excuse to overlook a major decision. a2
"Look, we'd just like to know a little bit about the school, the headmistress and even the students if possible if
you met any." Dad explained, As I shared a look with the other who shrugged, Not seeing the harm in throwing
them a bone.
"Sigh, As i've already said It's practically my dream school" I said making many look nervous
"That's the part that worries us" Luna exclaimed "No offense"
"None taken" I said, just wanting this conversation to end "Miss Grimwood is a nice women and really cares for
her students the other students are nice and friendly as well"
They waited for her to tell them more but she goes back at picking at her food.
"Come on, their has to be more then that" Luan complained as she points her fork at Lucy" I know you can Fork
over more info, Ha ha ha Get it?
We all groaned at the pun except Dad who chuckles
"But Seriously, We need more information then that" Luan said.
"Well maybe you should have followed us properly" I told them, causing Lana and Lisa to snicker as we know
that it was hopeless either way with Lincoln's Skill.
"It wasn't our fault we lost you, It was Stincoln and his bad luck" Lynn exclaimed, as I clenched my fist
underneath the table. "I don't get why you four left with him?"
"Because he's our brother and we care about him" I said, my anger starts to simmer
"We care about him too Lucy but he's bad luck" Lynn says as if it's common sense "I though you of all people
would understand that." a2
"I believe I can speak for Lucy, Lana, Lily and myself when I say we don't believe in this foolish and idiotic
accusation about Lincoln" Lisa tells them, as she pushes her nearly untouched dinner away "I am full as well
from earlier and have more important things to do then be apart of this discussion."
Lisa then excused herself and went up stairs, I pushed away my plate and Lana did the same as we both got up
from our seats as I went to get Lily, who mirrored our actions before I lifted her from her high chair as Lana went
to join Lisa.
I look back to see Mom and Dad sharing a look, probably thinking its a phase as the rest of my sisters from
around the corner just to take a last glance as I see then talking about what happened and not understanding
our behavior as I scoffed.
"I can't believe I was just like that at one point, Uncaring and selfish" I though before seeing one person not
joining in the discussion.
Leni who is usually so talkative and happy looked sad and empty, Her head is resting on one of her hands as she
picks at her food as she too takes small longing looks at the empty seat.
"Huh?, Leni seems to be almost as upset as us" I though as I proceeded to walk upstairs to join Lana and Lisa
"Hopefully with the right push and some time, she'll actually see reason"
As I reached the top step to the hallway I see Lisa and Lily's room door is ajar and opened it fully, watching as
Lisa is apparently cleaning it with Lana helping out.
"What's going on?" I asked making myself known, causing them both to jump in fright I smiled, glad I still got it
as Lincoln is the only one I can't scare now.
W-Well seventh eldest sibling before you came in nearly giving us a cardiac arrest" Lisa begins to say, her hand
on her chest "I decided it would be best to properly secure all my chemicals and inventions, I believe it would be
best to take extra precaution without Lincoln here"
Lisa begins to shuffle her feet "I must admit that It was foolish to just have these all lying around" Lisa admitted
" Lincoln has always told me to exercise caution but has sadly dismissed such notions, Now however with his
absents from our household I don't feel as.."
"Safe" I finished for her as I can see where she's coming from, Maybe that's why I feel so tense because Lincoln
has a way to make you feel safe but now that safety is gone.
I look and see both Lana and Lisa share my tense feeling as their both so stiff and that's when I realized that I've
only ever seen them as my sisters, not my younger sisters. As the older one, I should be the one to step it up and
be there for them like Lincoln has always been for us, I will be the one.
"I know how you feel" I told her as I pulled them in a small hug "I miss him too and the safe he brings to our
lives, but we have to be strong for him, he's going to worry about us"
"When does he not worry?" Lana said as a small smile graced my lips
"Exactly, so lets give him a reason to not worry and watch out for each other" I told them, try to sound soothing "
like how he always watches over us."
I might not be able to offer the same comfort that Lincoln can But I do feel them slightly relax, After the hug I
said "Why don't I help out, I have a feeling we'll be having our own meetings in here for a while."
"Hmm, I have suspected that yes and would greatly appreciate it" Lisa said " Just put lily in her crib for the time
being, I've already placed a safety bubble around it just in case if their are any unfortunate accidents"
I nodded and placed Lily inside the crib, their is a small clear plastic bubble around it "Are you sure it's safe?" I
asked
"Its perfectly safe as it may look like plastic but its actually a transparent reinforced carbon fiber" Lisa informed
us as she straightens her glasses "I've made it after one of my experiment exploded and it's range reached her
crib, fortunately she was not in the room at the time but I made it in a worse case scenario"
I nodded placing Lily inside and sealing the bubble then I proceeded in helping Lana and Lisa feeling a strange
sense of purpose "Is this how Lincoln feels when he looks a ft er us?" I wondered as I look out the corner of my
eye, seeing Lisa showing Lana the proper way into sealing the chemicals with both of them wearing latex gloves
as Lana actually looks to be paying attention, These are our first proper steps into actually maturing.
And Mine into being a big sister.