The Arrival of Paige

Halloween was almost over and the Twinns were just waiting for things to quieten down so that they could have their post "Halloween Post Mortem and Party." It had been a very busy one too, what with so many costumes to obtain and so many clothing changes. On the morning of the party Elinor was on door duty when there was a knock on the door. "I bet it's a late trick or treater" she said to herself as she opened the door.

"Trick or Treat!" The Twinn dressed as a witch said. "I bring gifts of Pizza from far off lands!" she continued. "Pizza? I love pizza" Elinor said enthusiastically. "What flavour is it?" "Bat wing and Eye of Newt with a dash of spiders earlobes."

"Ooh-er, I think I may just give the spiders earlobes a miss." Elinor said. "I am allergic to them." "Is this the current home of the Tumbling Twinns?" The Twinn asked. "That's correct, we all live here." "Oh goodie, then I am at the right place. my name is Paige, and I am a new arrival." "A new arrival? wow... nice to meet you Paige, my name is Elinor, please come in and bring your pizza with, I am sure everybody would love to meet it, I mean, would love to meet you." Paige and Heather went inside, gathering Twinns along the way. "I bet it's the smell of Pizza that attracts them." Elinor said, "When there are doors to be opened or dishes to be done they all just seem to dematerialise. Bring a pizza out and swish!" Paige just laughed, "If it's any consolation that seems to happen at every household. Pizza is great for bringing Twinns closer." The Twinns found themselves in the bedroom and all gathered together on the bed to hear Paige's story.

Caitlyn did the honours. "Welcome Paige, we are glad to have you here with us. It's just a pity you missed the grand Trick or Treat round". "Thanks Caitlyn, unfortunately my plane was delayed by a special courier who handed over a package to the pilot. Apparently it's a very important package because they even had an armed eccort of GI Joe's." "That's strange.... I wonder what was inside it?" Brenda said. "We will soon find out because as I was getting off they handed the package to me." Paige explained. "They did? and what are you supposed to do with it?" "After they searched it they said I must give it to Caitlyn or Dawn of the C&D Detective Agency."

Paige handed the pile of clothing to Caitlyn. "Unfortunately when they searched it they broke the wrapping paper too. I see that it's some sort of costume, kinda like a superhero outfit." "Superhero outfit? oh no, that package was given to me by Yrena before I left the Continuum" Anastasia piped up. "It got lost when they dropped my box at the airport. I landed on my head and was kinda dazed for the rest of the trip until I arrived here and ended up being attacked by that gray knurled viper!."

"And rescued by Cosmic Tangerine!" Everybody contributed. "I sense cosmic forces at work here." Brenda said, "it's as if things were supposed to happen like that." "well, if it is a superhero suit then I expect that this belongs to Cosmic Tangerine. CT? we have some goodies for you." Victoria came forward and collected the package of clothing. "I bet this is from my mum. Let me go change quickly, I will be right back."

"That's Cosmic Tangerine?" Paige asked. "Yep, you wouldn't believe it, but when she came here she would jump two foot high if you so much as went "Boo!" behind her. A few of the girls came together and made her the orange jumpsuit and superhero gear she is wearing and she has suddenly become so much more confident and self assured. Although when she is not in her superhero suit she still tends to jump when you give her a sudden fright, although she doesn't jump as high as she used to."

The Twinns admired Victoria in her new superhero outfit. "What will you do with the old jumpsuit CT?" Justyn asked. "I will keep it Justyn, they will make a lovely pair of PJ's." "Hey gang, the sun is below the yardarm, it's time to go party!" Virgina said, adopting her best pirate accent.

And so the Twinns gathered together and divided up their ill gotten loot from the trick or treating. They had a new arrival to tell them stories and lots of chocolate to make them pudgy. There was much laughing and singing of rowdy dolly songs until late into the night, and in spite of Caitlyn's request they still ended up singing "99 boxes of Twinns on the wall". Then they made their way to bed and peace reigned once again in our household. Halloween was over for another year. Thank goodness.