Written for the BackToTheFanfic monthly challenge - takes place in Lone Pine Universe.
October 31, 1985
5:00 PM PST
Seventeen-year-old Marty McFly just smiled to himself, as he admired his costume in the mirror. He was dressed up as Scott Howard from Teen Wolf, and he looked very much like the character from the movie. People often said that he quite looked much like Michael J Fox, so this just made a very fitting costume for the Halloween dance.
"You look just like the living incarnation of Scott Howard," commented Zach Nelson, as he smiled very warmly. Zach was the bassist in Marty's rock band, The Pinheads - and he was Marty's best friend, after Dr. Emmett Brown. "How do you look my costume?"
"You look great, buddy," Marty replied, as he flashed his friend a lopsided smile. "You do look just like Stiles. You even have the wig to look the part. We really are going to have the time of our lives. Let's go see how Billy and Joey are doing, shall we?"
Just then, Joey Landvatter stepped into the room, as he said, "You both look totally awesome in your costumes! How do you think I look, as Louis?" Turning to Marty, he added, "That really was a great idea you came up with, Marty. Teen Wolf really was such a great theme for us all to dress up as on Halloween. Now, where is Billy?"
A growl could suddenly be heard. Marty quickly turned around, to see Billy Winterson entering the room. He was wearing the exact same outfit as Marty was, only he sure was covered in lots of hair - just like Scott Howard as a wolf was, in the movie.
"You look wonderful, my wolf self," Marty commented, as he high-fived his friend. "It will certainly be a night to remember. Are you about ready to head off to school? It's such a shame that Mr. Strickland will be there, but we can still have plenty of fun."
Just then, the doorbell rang. As Zach quickly ran to answer the door, Jennifer Parker and Zoe Quinn were standing there. The girls both really looked pretty, as they were dressed up as fairy princesses. The costume was complete with glitter in their hair.
"You really look beautiful, Jenn," Marty gushed, as he ran up to join Jennifer. "I think it's totally awesome that you and Zoe decided to dress as fairy princesses. It really is great that Zoe is dating Zach. Maybe the four of us could have a double wedding. Of course, it'd maybe feel a little more special for us to have our weddings separate."
"It'd be so neat to have Zach as the best man," suggested Jennifer, "and Zoe as the maid of honour. I hope we have a rather big wedding." As she glanced at the rest of the group, she added, "I see that Billy as dressed up as the wolf version of you!"
"We do have somewhat similar appearances," Marty explained, "even though he is a little bit taller. Then again, the wolf also seemed a bit taller in the movie. I figured he would be perfect for the past. I decided it'd be best for Zach for dress up as Stiles."
"Well, gang," called out Joey, "should we start heading out? If Needles tries to start any trouble, I'll be there for him! I really hope Strickland doesn't do anything to spoil our fun. It's quite a shame that our band didn't make it for the auditions. I guess we shouldn't feel too bad, though. They actually ended up hiring a disc jockey instead!"
"It really was uncanny how the audition judge resembled Huey Lewis," Marty said, as all six of them headed outside. "He seems to have bad taste in music, though. I don't think he even likes rock much. I wonder what music the disc jockey will be playing."
"I'm sure he'll be playing good music," Zach replied. "The disc jockey looks very young and hip. By the way, Billy and Joey, I thought you two were on the baking committee for the dance. What happened? Did the two of you suddenly decide to bail out?"
"We just decided we'd rather be with you," explained Joey. "After all, Marty did have this awesome idea of doing the Teen Wolf theme for our band. I'm sure glad he didn't decide to go with Family Ties. Can you imagine Marty dressed up as Alex P Keaton?"
"To be honest," Marty said, as he stepped into the driver's seat, "I actually did briefly consider the idea. I finally decided that I'd be real uncomfortable wearing a suit and a tie. I may look like Alex P Keaton, but it doesn't mean I wanna dress just like him. I do prefer to dress casually. I also figured Teen Wolf makes a great Halloween theme."
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As Marty stepped into the school, he sure felt nervous. He wondered what everyone would think about his Scott Howard costume. He then caught sight of Billy's girlfriend, Valerie Austin. She was dressed as the girl that Scott eventually picked, named Boof.
"How are you doing, Boof?" Marty teased, as he walked up to Valerie. "You do look a lot like Scott's best female friend from Teen Wolf. I guess Billy must've really told you about who we were dressing up as. It's rather ironic that I didn't know you for long."
"You do look like a dead ringer for Scott Howard," Valerie commented, stunned. "Then again, you sure do look just like Michael J Fox. As I happen to have a similar hair style to Boof, I quite thought I might as well dress up as her - especially since my boyfriend ended up dressing up as your wolf self. By the way, how'd you like to meet Scott?"
"I think we'd get along just great," Marty replied. "I'm not quite a sports nut, like he is - but we do seem to have similar personalities. I mean, we both quite have the school disciplinarian hating us. The whole werewolf thing may freak me out a little, though."
"He's not like your typical werewolf, though," Billy reminded his friend. "I mean, unlike other werewolves, he doesn't cause harm to other people. I will admit that I am quite confused about the whole idea that canine beings could be great basketball players."
"It's probably the idea," suggested Jennifer, "that werewolves are typically portrayed as being stronger than regular people, so they decided it would sure make them great at playing basketball - even though 'our werewolves are different' in that movie."
"Hey, look!" called out a blonde, as she was with her brunette friend. "It feels almost like I stepped onto the set of Teen Wolf." She then glanced between Marty and Billy, before adding, "That is quite awesome, the way you both simply dressed up as Scott Howard in his two different incarnations. I have to say I'd go with his human self!"
"Hey, thank you," Marty replied, as he flashed a lopsided smile. "I know it's a rather low-budget film, and not as successful as Mind Warped - but I still thought it'd really be fitting for Halloween. I actually have to admit that I'm not quite into scary films."
"Well, I'm a huge fan of Teen Wolf," the blonde replied, "and so is my friend. I simply find Michael J Fox as a werewolf to really be sexy. Even though, I'm rather glad that you dressed up as Scott's human incarnation. Billy looks very sexy, too, though."
"I prefer the idea of Michael J Fox as a vampire," commented the brunette. "I quite don't care for the idea of his face being covered with all that hair. As a vampire, he could actually remain being young and cute forever - and he wouldn't even have to drink human blood in fatal doses. Vampires don't quite necessaily have to be evil."
"Well, I'm not exactly sure about that," protested Zach. "Traditionally, vampires were always known to be evil. I guess I'm open to alternate theories, though. I'm not even into Teen Wolf so much, because of their unconventional portrayal of werewolves. In fact, it was my pet peeve about the film. I'm mostly dressed up like this for Marty."
"All right, folks," Jennifer called out, "I think supper is about ready to be served. We'd better hurry up, before the food gets very cold." Turning to Marty, she added, "Scott does remind me a little of you. I think the two of you would simply get along great!"
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As the dance was about to start, Marty smiled very lovingly as Jennifer - while they were headed off to the dance floor. He noticed that Zach and Zoe were also joining them, as were Billy and Valerie. He had a feeling this was going to be a big night.
"Hey, I have an idea," Jennifer suddenly commented. "Before we start dancing, how about I take a picture of the five of you? I think it's just rather fitting that we have a picture of you guys. I almost wish I dressed up as Boof, but I just had been planning the fairy princess costumes for Zoe and I all month. Stand over by the skeleton."
"All right, then," Billy said, laughing, "I suppose a skeleton would go very good with a werewolf. Just for this picture, I sure think Marty should put his arms around Valerie, as it was human Scott that Boof preferred in the movie. Is that all right with you?"
"I guess I don't mind," Jennifer replied, "You should maybe sit up in front, while Joey and Zach kneel behind you. Then Marty and Valerie can stand in the back. This could be a very lovely picture. Maybe next year, I could really join in on a theme, as well."
Marty felt nervous, as he stood in back - and put his arm around Valerie. It really felt weird to put his arm around a girl other than Jennifer. As Marty real smiled cheerfully at the camera, he thought of what a lovely night it sure was. Maybe it wouldn't quite be as nice, if The Pinheads did perform at the dance. This was actually more fun.
"All right, Marty," Jennifer said, as she grabbed at Marty. "They're about to play our song, The Power of Love. If your band was performing tonight, then we wouldn't be able to dance like this. I'm quite glad our future son came back in time, aren't you?"
Marty smiled at Jennifer, as he still remembered the unexpected visit from his future son. If his son hadn't just warned him about racing Needles, his life might already be on the road to destruction. Still, he had to admit that it sometimes would be great to be a werewolf - if he could actually use it to really frighten the bullies at his school.
This story take place in the Trilogy and Haven Universes.
October 31, 1985
5:00 PM PST
Seventeen-year-old Marty McFly smiled, as he looked right into the mirror. A few days after returning from 1885 - he was Clint Eastwood, again. This time, it was in the form of a Halloween costume. He picked up that costume back in 1885, as Doc realized how fitting it would actually be for him. It just felt good to be able to have costume handy.
Marty had actually come up with his alias, when he was still wearing this flashy outfit that the Doc of 1955 had picked out for him. He knew it wasn't a good idea to reveal his true identity, so he decided to pick the name of his favourite western actor.
"Oh, honey," Lorraine said, as she stepped into the bedroom, "you look wonderful! I think you'll look quite good at the Halloween dance tonight. I came in here to tell you that your girlfriend arrived. She looks very pretty, dressed up as a fairy princess."
"Hello, Clint Eastwood," Jennifer called out, as she ran into the bedroom. "You look so sexy, dressed up in that outfit. It really think it was very generous of Doc to give you that outfit! Anyway, I guess we should maybe start heading off to school soon."
"Um, yeah, it was," Marty replied, nervously. He hugged his mother, as he said, "We probably won't be back until pretty late tonight. We were quite planning to stop over by Doc's a little later. You and Dad both really enjoy yourselves this evening, too."
"Thank you, honey," Lorraine replied, as she hugged her son back. As she turned to Jennifer, as she added, "Why don't you give me a hug, too?" Just as Jennifer ran to hug Lorraine, she commented, "I quite love you, too, Jennifer. You and Marty enjoy yourselves, tonight. Be sure you bring back some very nice photos later tonight."
"We will, Mom," Marty called out, as his mother left the room. Turning to Jennifer, he added, "It really was ironic how the costume just happened to be there. Doc decided it only was fitting for me to wear the costume, since I called myself Clint Eastwood."
"I bet you're so anxious to show the costume off to the rest of your friends," Jennifer commented, as she reached out to tickle Marty's sides. "The real Clint Eastwood might be very impressed by this. He's probably never even heard of the Eastwood legend in this town. After all, Hill Valley isn't exactly a very well-known town here in California."
"It could be real soon," Marty replied, laughing. "All right! C'mon! Stop tickling me." As Jennifer finally relented, he continued, "I mean, my father has just released his novel last Saturday. As a result, Hill Valley might become known as my father's hometown."
"Well, anyway," Jennifer said, as she helped Marty up from the bed, "let's just start heading out of here. I really hope Needles doesn't give us any trouble tonight. Say, anyway, are you still feeling sore about not being to perform at the dance tonight."
"No, not really," Marty said, with a small smile. "It looks like they didn't like any of the bands that performed at the audition. They just ended up hiring a disc jockey for the dance, instead. It's really not as bad as I thought it was. I gained lots of confidence, during that week that I was stuck in 1955. It really did do me a lot of good!"
"You mean, besides having a more successful family?" Jennifer teased, as she ran in her finger along the dimple in Marty's left cheek.. "I'm sure it was also a thrill for you to perform at the Enchantment Under The Sea Dance. I bet you were very thrilled!"
"A little bit," Marty replied. "I would've been more thrilled, though - if I didn't have to worry about making sure that my parents kissed, and then making sure that I hit the lightning bolt on time. I also stunned the dancers into silence - with my guitar solo."
"I think they weren't quite ready for that kind of music, yet," Jennifer explained, as they headed out of the bedroom. "Anyway, I bet it feels great to - in a roundabout sort of way - quite reprise your Clint Eastwood persona for Halloween. Who do you think you might've dressed up as, otherwise? I'm just asking out of plain curiosity."
"I really thought of dressing up as Alex P Keaton or Scott Howard," Marty explained, just as the two of them left the house. "I also thought of doing the Teen Wolf theme with my buddies from The Pinheads, but then I figured I'd go as Clint Eastwood."
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As soon as Marty and Jennifer arrived at the school, they met Zach Nelson and Zoe Quinn up front. Zach was the bassist in Marty's band, The Pinheads - while Zoe was one of Jennifer's best friends, so it was neat that the two of them were dating!
"Wow!" Zach gushed, as he looked up. "You look totally awesome, Marty! I love your costume! I admit that I'm really not all too big on westerns, but you just look a lot like Clint Eastwood. By the way, may I ask where you've picked up that costume from?"
"Let's just say that Doc picked it up for me," Marty replied, as he couldn't exactly tell his friend where he picked up the costume. "Say, Zach, do you know where Billy and Joey are? I wanted to show them my costume, too." Turning to Zoe, he asked, "You and Jennifer planned this together? You really do look great as a fairy princess!"
"Billy and Joey are on the baking committee," explained Zach. "They're bringing in the last of the brownies. Anyway, this costume sure looks becoming on you. Just imagine what it would be like to actually live in the Old West. I'm sure it'd be real dangerous. I mean, with all of these outlaws - and just imagine actually duelling with one of them."
You don't know the half of it, Zach, Marty thought, as he thought of how scared he was - when he had to save Doc's life, after he suggested forfeiting. He rather had no idea that he'd actually end up using one of Clint Eastwood's tactics back in 1885.
"Did I hear someone say the Old West?" Billy asked, just as he and Joey walked up to join the group. Turning to Marty, he added, "Oh, hello, Clint Eastwood! You sure look cool in that oufit. I really love watching westerns, and I'm interested in Billy the Kid."
"Miff Tannen's ancestor, Buford, was very bad here in Hill Valley," added Joey. "The Tannens really do seem to have a bad gene. Even Biff was a holy terror, back when he was in high school. Even today, he still tries to rip us off - with waxing our cars."
"You know this man that Eastwood Ravine was named after?" asked Billy. "I've heard several rumours that his first name was also Clint. You know, I think I'll do a research report on the Old West here in Hill Valley. I sure want to see if I can find out more on the whole legend of Eastwood. Do you think you might want to help me out, Marty?"
"Yeah, okay, sure," Marty replied, nervously. He was worried about his actions in the past might affect his life. "I guess I know just a bit about the Old West. My ancestors came here about a hundred years ago, and then they also had their first son here."
"I haven't quite had much interest in that era before," commented Zach. "We maybe could work together on the report, though. It'd be rather interesting to find out how nasty Buford Tannen was. I heard that he was commonly referred to as Mad Dog."
"You know," commented Joey, softly, "I wonder what all the Needles ancestors were like. At one time, Douglas Needles and Miff Tannen were part of the same gang - but the two of them actually became competitive, they really just went to form their own gangs. Yet, the two of them do continue to be friends up to this day. It's so scary."
"All right, folks," Jennifer called out, "I think supper is about ready to be served. We'd better hurry up, before the food gets very cold." Turning to Marty, she added, "I just think Clint Eastwood would be shocked, if he heard of the legend here in Hill Valley."
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"Hey, Marty," Jennifer asked, as the dance was just about to start, "you know how your mom quite asked us to take some nice pictures for her?" As Marty nodded, she added, "How about you just stand by this skeleton over there, and I can take some snapshots of you? We can maybe later compare them with the clock tower photo."
"Are you sure that is such a great idea, Jenn?" Marty asked, laughing. "Do you really think a skeleton looks real good, next to a cowboy?" After taking a pause, he added, "Well, I guess it is Halloween - but this sight still looks quite weird. Well, whatever!"
"Come on, Marty," Jennifer said, encouraging. "There is no need to be scared of the skeleton. It's not going to bite you. It just looks like a geat skeleton, so I think it's be neat to have it in the background. Now, smile your lopsided smile for me, Marty."
Knowing that he couldn't quite argue with his girlfriend, Marty stood to the left of the skeleton, as he flashed a lopsided smile. He'd sure do almost anything for his beloved girlfriend. It felt great to know that the two really managed to avoid having a terrible future - and part of it was due to the story Seamus told about his brother, Martin.
"All right, Marty," Jennifer commented, as she put her arm around her boyfriend. "It looks like they're really about to play our song, The Power of Love. In a way, I quite feel as if the song was written for us. I guess it just sounds kind of silly, doesn't it?"
"No, not silly at all," Marty whispered, as the two began to dance. "What about the song, Back In Time? That song reminds me of my time travel adventures, I feel that the song was written for me. Of course, I bet Huey Lewis doesn't even know me!"
As Marty thought about it, though - he'd often dream about the one day he could finally get an opportunity to meet Huey Lewis. Just like he had a legend in the Old West as Clint Eastwood, he'd maybe someday have a legend as Marty McFly. The thought gave him real pleasure, and he could work very hard to achieve the goal.