Carefully applying the paint, I watched as my yellow scales disappeared under a shining coat of red paint. Flicking my now black coated tail a grin slowly spread across my face at the genius of it all. The costume was perfect and was sure to snag me as much candy as I could possible hold. All I needed was my similarly dressed companion before the night could begin. With a start I jumped from the counter top as the doorbell sounded. Looking to the door a giddy smile crossed my face. Picking up the bike pump on the counter, I had to quickly run my hand over my latex clad body before eyeing the green hose of the pump. Carefully inserting it, I gave it a playful pump. With a gasp, I felt the cool burst of air from the pump enter my lower abdomen before I lifted the plunger once again. With a squeal the rubbery costume began to swell and stretch as my distending abdomen slowly pulled it taut.....