Saturday gets here. Billie is at home with her mom, Belle. Oscar's eating his food at the moment. Billie's brushing through her hair a little bit. She and her mom are getting ready for tonight's banquet at Barnaby's manor for a celebration of him being alive once again. Plus, he did say he had something for Billie.

Billie hears a knock on her door and she says, "Yeah?!" She hears her mom saying, "I'll be ready to go when you are, Billy dear!" She says, "Okay, mom! I'll be out in a second!" She says, "Okay, honey!" Billie puts the brush down and she straightens her signature bell around her neck. She gets up and she walks out of her room. 

Her mom sees her and she says, "Ready to go? Mr. Barnaby and (Y/N) are awaiting our arrival. Everyone in Goatshire will be there." Billie says, "Yeah." Her mom says, "Alright. Let's go, dear." Billie and her mom head out of the house.

They get outside and they see others. They're also on their way to the manor which is upon the hill, now. Billie sees her two friends Lily and Lou, who are also on their way to the banquet with their parents.

Billie catches up with them and says, "Hey, guys." They say, "Hi, Billie." Billie says, "You guys are on your way too, huh?" They nod. Lily says, "I wonder what Mr. Barnaby's going to be talking about. He obviously has a speech to give."

Billie says, "Mostly being brought back to life?" She shrugs. On their way there, Scrimshaw is playing his guitar and singing. The twins from Billie's school who are now living with their aunt are walking with her. She says, "Best behavior, boys. I mean it. This is Mr. Barnaby Owl we're talking about. He's the richest man in Goatshire... now." The twins both say, "Yes, aunt Ruby."

Everyone makes it up the hill and they stop right outside the manor. Belle looks at Billie and nods saying, "Go ahead, dear. You knock." Billie says, "Okay." She approaches the front doors and she knocks. They all wait. 

The doors open and there stands Barnaby himself. He smiles and says, "Oh hoo hoo hoo! Fantastic! You're all here. You're all just in time, too. The banquet has just begun and you're all here. My speech will be in an hour. Please? Do come in." 

He steps aside and everyone walks into the manor. Some look around in amazement and Vicky Manson, the bartender from the tavern says, "Damn. This boy is loaded. I'd be as happy as he is too if I were a wealthy adventurer... magician type." 

Barnaby has everyone following him and he says, "Right this way. The hall is in the back. There's a bar as well for those twenty-one or over. We have drinks. There's punch, food. You name it. Help yourselves before the speech. My lovely wife will be with me and so will my little daughter." He stops and faces them saying, "It'll be a real hoot! Hoo hoo hoo!" Everyone applauds.

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A moment later, everyone in Goatshire is in the hall. They're talking, laughing, the adults including yourself and your mom are having alcoholic drinks, etc. All of that good stuff. You cooked and your mom offered to help. You did most of the cooking because your mom did always tell you that you were the better cook than she was. You ended up making a bunch of hors d'oeuvres. 

You look at everyone one and you tap your half empty wine glass to get their attention. They all quiet down and they face you. You say, "Hello, citizens of Goatshire. I'd like to take a moment to thank you all for coming. My husband especially appreciates this momentous occasion. He has always been quite the party animal." 

They all laugh a bit. Your mom says, "You tell them, baby." You say, "Thanks, mama... As you all know, this is the celebration of Barnaby being brought back to life. There is one particular goat girl we have to thank for that." Billie looks at you. 

You say, "Give a round of applause to... Billie Goat!" They all face her. She chuckles a little and she grins. She gives a wave. They all applaud. Belle smiles and says, "Congrats to you, honey." It was at that moment, Billie realized that she seemed to be getting more respect from the citizens of Goatshire. Everyone quiets down and looks at you.

You say, "Help yourselves to the hors d'oeuvres. I made them myself. I did separate the seafood from non-seafood just in case any of you have an allergic reaction to shrimp. I as a mother myself will watch to see if I see any sign on my daughter. Anyways, enjoy this banquet and enjoy the food and drinks. Twenty-one and over for the drinks at the bar." Everyone applauds.

You smile. Barnaby approaches you. Cindy is in his wing and he says, "Oh hoo hoo. Wonderful way put, my dear. Great speech." You face him and you say, "Thanks, baby. I know this will turn out just fine." 

He pulls you close with his free wing and you cling to him. He smiles and says, "I couldn't have done it without you in my life, (Y/N). You and Cindy have been the greatest joys in my afterlife and my new living life." You say, "I love you so much, Barnaby.~" He says, "I love you too, (Y/N).~" You both lean in to kiss a little. Some weird guys in there see this and one says, "Woo! Yeah!!" They laugh. 

You pull away and you say, "I've had an ex like that. If only he didn't cheat on me. I'd rather have a man like you anyways. I do mean man. They were like... immature douchebags. I've waited for someone like you. Just my type." 

Barnaby says, "All of that is behind you now, (Y/N). You're here now and you're married to a husband that loves you... and SHE has a mother who loves her." You say, "Cindy's the greatest thing we've ever created together." Cindy goes, "Aahh." You both look down at her and you both lean down to kiss her on the face. Everyone says, "Awe." 

Billie thinks back to Barnaby's comment and says, "What does he mean SHE has a mother who loves her? He put 'she' in emphasis. Did he... have a kid in the past with a bad mom? Huh." She shrugs and looks up. She's eating her party food as she listens to what you guys have to say.

Barnaby says, "I guess now is the time to start the speech since we're already a distraction, huh?" Everyone laughs a little. You smile and you say, "Proceed, babe." You kiss him on the cheek and the same guys who 'wooed' you both... one says, "Give the tongue to her, owl man!" You blush. Billie secretly blushes too because she's imagining herself kissing you one day. 

Barnaby gasps and says, "Oh my. N-now now. There are children present. Teens with innocent ears, my guy. No need for that kind of talk around them until they are old enough to understand all of this." The same guy says, "Sorry, dude. Continue." Barnaby smiles and says, "Thank you."

He walks upon the stand and everyone faces him. He says, "I'd like to take a moment to thank you all for accepting the invite. I always did love company. My past living life. My afterlife. And now my new living life. Ooh hoo hoo! It's always been in me to be social." There's applauding.

He says, "Now, I know you all know why you're all here tonight, right?" Lou raises his hand. Barnaby sees this and says, "Yes, boy?" Lou says, "T-to celebrate your new living life, sir?" Barnaby grins and says, "Exactly!"

He sighs and says, "But since my son's mother betrayed us. Faked her death to be with a rich man... that messed me up." Everyone gasps. Billie says, "My god. Is that what happened?" She looks at you. You sigh and you nod. You say, "One of his Barnaboos when they were still up here showed me a glimpse of Barnaby's past. I saw everything that unveiled." Billie says, "Wow. I-I'm sorry." 

Barnaby says, "All is well, now. That was a century ago... This is now. I've got a new family. I'm married to a wonderful woman and we have a beautiful baby girl as you see here. My little Cindy Owl." Everyone says, "Awe." and applauds.

Barnaby says, "I'd like to thank you all for being here. There is one teen goat I'd like to thank for reading from that book. I'm sure Aristotle himself had something to do with this. Mr... holds all the answers." Aristotle grins and says, "Well... That I do, Barnaby. Hi." 

Barnaby says, "Nevertheless. I have something here with me tonight. In this box." Everyone looks up. He picks up a white box and he looks down. He smirks and says, "Red rover. Red rover... Send 'BILLIE' right over!"

Billie sees the box and hears her name in emphasis and gets the realization. She gasps. She approaches the stand and walks upon it. She faces Barnaby and he faces her. She grins and says, "Heh." He says, "For what you've done... and I'm thankful for. I bring you a gift." He brings the white box and he says, "This is a token of my gratitude, Billie." 

She says, "W-wow. A gift from you... for ME?" He smiles and nods. You look at her and you say, "Trust me, hon. Take this one." She nods and she takes it. She says, "Barnaby... Thank you." He says, "Take precaution with this one. It's very special. Something you've longed for your whole life, goat." 

Billie peaks inside and recognizes what's inside. She gasps. She holds it close. You look at her. She looks at you. You say, "Trust me... Barnaby and I talked about this. He's alive again. He has no need for that, now." She smiles and she looks at Barnaby saying, "Thank you. Thank you so much." 

He smiles and nods. He says, "I'm aware. You do need that to meet someone you wish back from the dead yourself, right? My gift to you for reading from that book and making me alive, again." She nods. Aristotle looks away and he sighs and whispers, "Yes. Please?" It's like he misses someone. Barnaby says, "Citizens of Goatshire... Enjoy the party." Everyone applauds.

You all suddenly hear a door slamming and you look over. You see a female cat lady dressed as a pirate. Billie and Scrimshaw both gasp. Billie says, "Elaine Corso!" Scrimshaw says, "The pirate witch." It turns out to be whom Billie had dealt with before.

You say, "Billie. You know her?" Billie says, "Yeah. That's Elaine. She's the pirate queen who rules over other cat pirates. She's from... Claw Bay." You gasp and you say, "I have a cousin who lives there." Billie says, "You do?" You nod. Billie says, "She's after me. I know it. She knows I hold some kind of power." You say, "Oh shit." 

Scrimshaw steps closer and he grins and says, "Eh heh heh. Elaine. Hey there, lassie. What brings you here, huh?" Elaine says, "Scrimshaw! Where is she?" Scrimshaw says, "Where's who?" She says, "Don't play dumb. Where's the goat? The one whom holds some kind of power. I need her for it."

Billie sighs and says, "Really?! Again?!" Elaine looks over and she smirks and chuckles. She approaches you and Billie. She says, "So, here you are little goat. At this... party the ghost owl is throwing." You say, "Psh. Ghost?" Elaine looks at you and says, "Well, aren't you a pretty one? Judging by the way you're dressed, I'd say you're lady of the house." 

You say, "Yeah. (Y/N) Owl. I'm married to Barnaby. We have an infant daughter." You point over. Elaine looks over and her eyes widen. She sees that Barnaby is in fact, NOT a ghost. Not anymore. 

She says, "H-how?! Is... this what he looked like, alive?" You say, "The ahem... 'goat' read from a Necronomicon. Then a day later learned it brought Barnaby back to life." She looks at Barnaby. You smirk and you say, "Handsome man, isn't he? Rawr.~" This causes Barnaby to blush. 

Elaine looks at you and says, "What?! Sh-shut up. I'm not looking at him like that." You and Billie hold back a laugh. Billie grins and says, "Ooooh." You smirk and you say, "Sure you're not. I see that slight blush on your face, oh Miss. fearsome pirate queen.~" This causes Billie's two friends to giggle, too. She growls and says, "Alright. Enough's enough." 

She pulls Billie close and gets her sword out. She says, "You're coming with me." Everyone gasps. Billie tries to pry her way out of Elaine's arm. She says, "I'm taking the goat and nothing can stop me. Not even..." She hears a cooing sound of a baby and she says, "Huh?" Barnaby notices this and he smirks. He says, "Hmm." He approaches them. 

Elaine suddenly hears this from Barnaby, "Nothing can stop you? Will THIS convince you to let go of the goat, Miss. Elaine?" She looks over. Barnaby reveals Cindy and she looks at Elaine. She smiles and she lets out that little belly laugh, being a baby. Elaine gasps and she immediately lets Billie go. She looks at Cindy. 

Cindy smiles at her and lets out the most precious laugh anyone has ever heard from a baby. Elaine's expression's a bit different from what it was a moment ago. She sighs and looks away saying, "Dammit all." She puts her sword back. Scrimshaw smirks and says, "Look at that. Even the fearless pirate queen can't resist little Cindy's charm." 

You look at Barnaby and you say, "Babe. How did you know that would work?" He says, "Baby luck, my dear." Elaine says, "Goat... Keep what you have held. I'm out of here." She turns to walk away, but before she can she hears you say, "Wait. Elaine." She stops and she looks back saying, "Look, girlie. Your husband there convinced me otherwise. I'm heading out. Back to my ship." 

She sighs and looks away saying, "Why did the kid have to be so cute?" You say, "You're already here." She looks at you saying, "And?" You say, "I'm aware you just crashed the party... but why don't you stay for a while?" Barnaby smiles and nods. He says, "Believe me. I was once considered a villain, myself. Fantoccio, too." Fantoccio waves and says, "Hi."

You approach the pirate queen and you put your hand on her shoulder. You look at her and you say, "Hey. I mean it. Stay a while longer. You're here and my husband loves company. The more, the merrier." Barnaby says, "My wife's right. Do stay." You say, "Plus, judging by you being a pirate... I'd say you'd be interested in a few drinks. We have a bar." 

You point over and you say, "Right over there." She looks over at the bar, then at you and you move away. She says, "You've got yourself a deal, Mrs. Owl." She holds her hand out. You take it and you shake on it. 

You let go and you say, "Trust me. Barnaby's done much worse than you did just a moment ago. I still loved him. Still do." She says, "You're lucky to have the cutest kid I've ever seen." You smile and you say, "Thank you. Her name's Cindy." 

She looks over at Barnaby and she whispers, "I won't lie and don't you tell anyone I said this... But you do have a hot husband." You smirk and you say, "Right? I think so.~" You lean in and you whisper, "He's amazing in many ways. And I do mean... fantastic.~" You giggle. She says, "Ugh. Just keep your sex life to yourself." You say, "Come on. Let's get a drink." She says, "Got it." You and Elaine walk to the bar for some drinks.