Shawn was ecstatic about the encounter, but Nikki was nervous. The events are still registering in her mind, and she can't believe what happened to Ian.
"I'm ready, Jade! What should we do?" exclaimed Shawn. Jade notices Nikki's reaction and approaches her.
"If you're not ready, you can stay here with me, there's still plenty of time," Jade stated to Nikki. Jade simply smiled and looked at Shawn.
"This is what you need to do," Jade says as she walks out onto the porch. "Stand here alongside me..." Shawn followed Jade and sat beside her. "Now, I want you to look at the moon."
"What?" Shawn made a questionable look.
"You don't know what a moon is? You know, that thing you can see in the night sky." Shawn becomes confused and hesitant about what his mother is talking about. "Just… just look above Shawn." As soon as Shawn saw the moon in the night sky. His form transformed. A 10 year old wearing an all white outfit paired with a black long coat is seen. Shawn has cute messy black hair and is still staring at the moon. "I knew it," Jade said, transforming herself as well. The sight of her own child astounded her. "You looked exactly like your father," Jade said. Shawn looked stunned at Jade's human appearance.
She is wearing her long, white hair in a half-pigtail and the tied hair is colored in black. Jade is also clothed in a long white dress and a black scarf.
"You look amazing," Shawn said to Jade. He noticed Nikki still sitting inside the house looking at them, then decided to rush over to her.
"Shawn, no!" screamed Jade.
"Nikk—- oomph!" Shawn transforms back into a cat as soon as he steps onto the door. "What happened?"
Jade approaches them, turning back to a cat.
"That's what happens if you don't stay under the Moon Night; let the moon see you, and you'll stay human."
"Well, happy to know how it works. Nikki, let's go." Shawn said.
Nikki witnessed what happened earlier and was impressed by how both of them looked, but being outside at night is not her thing. She's gotten used to being by Rain's side every night before she goes to sleep.
"Come on Rain, it'll be fun," Shawn encourages.
"But... will everything be okay? Aren't you scared?" Nikki asked.
"Scared? Maybe, but Jade is here, she can guide us, right Jade?" Jade nodded. The three of them exited the house. Jade and Shawn transformed once more. Nikki took a deep breath and gazed up at the full moon. She senses the changes.
Nikki changes into a 15-year-old girl wearing a tri-colored short dress, white boots, and hair that has continuous streaks of white, orange, and black colors worn in two adorable buns.
"What do I look like?"
"Oh, Nikki! You're so cute, and Shawn, too. Oh, this feeling, it's wonderful to see another friend become human."
"Does Sara know?" Nikki questioned.
"Yeah, kinda surprised me too," Jade responded.
"Honestly, when Dean transformed, it freaked me out, but in the long run, it's so awesome," Sara stated as she recalled those days.
"Well, speaking of Dean, he didn't do anything, and the Moon hasn't appeared in a month, so please let him go," Jade stated. Sara turned around to see Dean scowling at her through the window.
"Oh really? No surprise he put up a fight, when he does something, he usually takes pride in it, so why? Like... Nikki? This afternoon?"
"Oh, just... something... feelings? I'm not sure," Nikki responded hesitantly.
"Hmm. Alright, enjoy the night," Sara says as she walks inside. Dean finally left the house and hurriedly changed. Dean, is in his mid-30s and like Ian, has clean cut, white hair with orange stripes. An orange jacket with a white outfit.
"Next time, if you're going to go full drama, inform Sara ahead of time. It's so frustrating." irritated Dean passes past them but is stopped by Jade.
"Take them with you," Dean said irritably to Jade.
"No," Dean said flatly.
"Look, I'm pregnant, and I can't take care of the kids in this condition; if you don't bring them, I'll withdraw everything I said earlier, and tell her you blackmailed me."
"Do you think she'll believe you?" Dean asserts.
"I mean, she did buy Nikki's "drama" earlier, right?" smirked Jade.
Dean is now following Nikki and Shawn.
"Nikki, where are we going?" Shawn asked suddenly.
"Um... well, to be honest, Dean?" Dean shrugged.
"I thought you kids had something planned for tonight." on this situation, feels like Dean need to think something.
"So, what's your plan?" Shawn asked.
Dean walked ahead of them, rolling his eyes at Shawn. Dean led the two along an unfamiliar path. Shortly after, they can hear voices and see a bright light coming from ahead of them.
Nikki and Shawn were taken aback by the setting. It's a large park with a lot of people going through it. Despite the fact that it is late at night, the area is vibrant and colorful.
"This is it, it's like a gathering area for us. Sure, there are still a lot of people here, but they won't suspect anything because we're great at camouflage, mimicking these people's moves is easy. Off to go, enjoy the night, and don't bother me," Dean said as he walked away and spoke to the other cats who had turned human.
"I kinda don't like this, so many people here," Nikki says, looking around her.
"Then just follow my lead. We'll be OK. Oh, woah, what's that?" Shawn dashed in front of a store filled with delicious food. This scenario awakens Shawn's hunger, and he begins selecting meals and eating them. Nikki panics when she sees this situation and grabs Shawn.
"No, Shawn. Rain said to only eat on your bowl, not on the others! Spit it out!" Nikki tries everything she can to keep Shawn from getting more food on the display, but it's not enough.
"Hey, it's okay. Let the kid eat," a man says as he goes out of the stand.
"Oh no, I'm sorry he's not supposed to do this, Shawn stop it!" Nikki continues to smack Shawn's hands in an attempt to stop him, but it's useless.
"I truly mean it, it's okay. Shawn right?" He nodded to the old man. "Eat anything you want, but don't do it like this again, okay? People might hurt you if you do this to them," Shawn said as he stuffed himself. "You should eat as well," the man suggested Nikki.
"Well, no, it's okay. I'm... full," she said, doubtful of everything and how the old man seemed too nice to them.
"Are you new here?" said the elderly gentleman. Nikki nodded slowly, and then he smiled. "Well, then, welcome."
"Gareth! Apologies for being late, I just did some errands for someone," a boy dressed in all black says, his black wavy hair matched.
"Well, it's okay, Blake, I've been doing this for years, no need to worry; anyhow, this is...?" the old guy asked, waiting for her response.
"Nikki..." she murmured gently.
"Okay, Nikki, and this young man's name is Shawn, Nikki, Shawn, and this is Blake," says Garreth.
"Hello," Blake says and waves to Blake. Nikki senses something, and she has second thoughts about it.
"Are you a...?" she asked, hesitant.
"A cat? Yeah, he is. Isn't it obvious from the way he dressed? It's easy to distinguish your kind, especially with your hair, which is adorable." Gareth patted Blake's head. "If you don't mind, Blake can assist you with your adjustments, as you mentioned you're new here," he offered.
"I do mind," Ian said as he appeared from nowhere and put his arms around the two. "Thank you for entertaining them, I'll take them from here." Ian put the money to the table.
"Ian, I'm not done yet," Shawn protested.
"There's a lot of food in the house that was prepared for you, don't be so greedy; you can't eat like that because you don't have any money," Ian explained. He looked back to observe the friendly elderly man still smiling at them.
"But he said just eat. He looks like a good person," Shawn replied, slowly chewing his food.
"Well, you can't be sure; we don't know whether that's poisoned." Shawn abruptly stopped chewing and looked at him.
"Is it poisoned?" Nikki worriedly asked.
"No... I want more." Ian stopped Shawn and continued walking.
"Where is Jade, and why is she letting you wander like this?"
"Dean was supposed to be watching us, but he went and told us to enjoy the night and don't disturb him," Nikki explained.
"That jerk, I'm glad I happened to walk by here and noticed you two; come on, I'll take you two somewhere fun."
A ruckus broke in front of them.
"Wait, what are you doing?" asked the boy after being surrounded by four guys. Ian puts the two behind him and slowly walks forward near the commotion.
"Hey, why are you picking on that kid?"
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