Eerie, Indiana triple drabble: Decorative

[froodle]

"Did you do that?" asked Marshall, pointing at the jackalope with fairy lights wrapped around his antlers.

Simon shook his head.

Marshall looked sceptical.

"Really," Simon insisted. "Jackalopes aren't usually very festive, and they're stubborn. The few people who've tried to force a jackalope into a Christmas jumper never lived to tell about it."

They watched as the jackalope made it's lazy, hopping way across the dried-up winter grass at the edge of the road. It wriggled beneath a struggling clump of bushes, disappearing into the gloom beneath the branches. For a few seconds, the dark interior washed green and red as the lights continued to blink. Eventually, they too faded from view.

"Huh," said Marshall.

"I'm kinda hurt," said Simon, staring at the spot where the jackalope had vanished. "Last year I made them a really nice wreath, full of green onions and clover and dried meadow grass, and they never even touched it. Now they're suddenly full of the holiday spirit, fairy lights and all?"

Marshall gnawed at his lower lip, his expression fretful.

"I don't like it," he said. "Suddenly there's someone besides you that can get Eerie's wildlife to play dress-up? And not just the tamer ones like the black shucks and the night mares, or the ones like the ghost-pirates who would do it anyway, but the really dangerous stuff like the wolpertingers and the-"

His voice trailed off abruptly, and he grabbed Simon's arm, gasping.

A unicorn walked by, it's long mane thick with tinsel streamers. On the very tip of it's horn, a glittering angel doll dangled at a slightly lopsided angle. The thick opalescent spur had pierced the doll through the satiny white fabric of it's robes, and the deadly point gleamed where it emerged from the angel's chest.

"Syndi," Marshall hissed.



The Christmas Series

Visiting Relations by froodle, in which the Abominable Snowman pays a call on his favourite cousin

Tradition by froodle, in which Dash and Marshall decorate a Christmas tree

Twelve Sleeps! by froodle, in which Andrea does not enjoy Christmas shopping

Handmade by froodle, in which the Tellers receive a Christmas package from Marilyn's mother

So Be Good, For Goodness' Sake by froodle, in which Marshall and Dash go to see Santa

Poor Life Choices by froodle, in which Syndi loves her brother anyway





Trusted Associates, Inc.

Halloween by froodle, in which Mars and Simon celebrate a Von Orloff-free All Hallows Eve

Surprise by froodle, in which Mars tries to make sure Simon's birthday goes a little better this year

The Glade by froodle, in which Simon and Mars visit a place that only exists on February 29th

Egg Hunt by froodle, in which Simon and Mars partake of some traditional Easter activities

Boardwalk by froodle, in which Simon and Mars are swayed by radio advertising

Lady in Red by froodle, in which Simon experiments on the old-fashioned radio in the Secret Spot, and horror ensues

Waiting In by froodle, in which there is an ice-storm and a handyman does not arrive

Seafoam by froodle, in which Simon and Marshall go to the seaside

A Night at the Circus by froodle, in which a carnivale comes to town, and Marshall and Simon do not enjoy themselves

Taking a Break by froodle, in which Simon and Marshall enjoy some much-needed R&R

Model Railway by froodle, in which a new business prepares to open in Eerie

Shoreline by froodle, in which Simon and Marshall investigate strange happenings on the shores of Lake Eerie

Parade by froodle, in which Mars takes issue with the Eerie Beekeepers Association's choice of mascot

Homestead by froodle, in which Marshall finally gets something useful out of shop class

Hound by froodle, in which Simon makes a friend

Errands by froodle, in which Simon has a to-do list

Slyboots by froodle, in which a certain corporal of the infernal regions comes to Eerie. Crossover with Johannes Cabal the Necromancer.

Waterlogged by froodle, in which Eerie experiences heavy rainfall

Festival by froodle, in which Eerie's local businesses celebrate the summer

Strawberry by froodle, in which there is unauthorised hubbub in Eerie

Wildlife by froodle, in which Simon and Marshall go to the beach

Facilities by froodle, in which the Eerie Bus Station and Supper Club has a problem with the men's toilet

Anticipation by froodle, in which Simon and Harley look forward to the Equinox

Castle by froodle, in which there is unexpected architecture in Eerie

Visitor in which Marshall's grandma comes to stay

Euclid by froodle, in which Marshall and Simon investigate strange events at the Eerie Cemetery

The Hut by froodle, in which Simon takes on the forces of Eerie solo





Teller Family History

First Date by froodle, in which a young Edgar Teller shows off one of his earlier inventions

Popcorn by froodle. Friday night is always movie night in the Teller household.

The Teller Home for Displaced Youth by froodle, in which Edgar harbours some doubts about his new home town

Lawn by froodle, in which Marilyn Teller contemplaces some yardwork

Tornado Day, Revisited by froodle, in which Syndi learns exactly what it means to be Miss Tornado Day

Wildlife by froodle, in which Simon and Marshall go to the beach

Culinary Delights by froodle, in which Syndi's terrible cooking may or may not have been an accident

Camping by froodle, in which Syndi cannot sleep

Artist in the Family by froodle, in which an immortal creature takes a liking to Syndi

Without Due Care and Attention by froodle, in which Syndi finally becomes mobile

Waiting In by froodle, in which there is an ice-storm and a handyman does not arrive

Brunch by froodle, in which Marilyn does not appreciate Edgar's help in the kitchen

Handmade by froodle, in which the Tellers receive a Christmas package from Marilyn's mother

Poor Life Choices by froodle, in which Syndi loves her brother anyway

Lillian by froodle, in which Marilyn's mother has concerns

Visitor by froodle, in which Marshall's grandma comes to stay

Nap by froodle, in which Marshall has a quiet moment in the Secret Spot

Fresh Sheets by froodle

Tradition by froodle, in which Dash and Marshall decorate a Christmas tree

Hometown by froodle, in which Mars and Syndi visit New Jersey

Comments

[evilinsanemonkey]

hahaha this is glorious! go Syndi :P

[froodle]

She just wants everything to look nice for when Santa gets here. literally everything.

[deifire]

This is awesome!

[froodle]

Syndi has her preferred aesthetic and Eerie's wildlife will submit to her wishes if they know what's good for it...