Okay, so I was watching the ending of 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' on Youtube, and after watching it twice (IlovetheendingOK?),this popped into my head. I love the ending in the movie, but I decided to do my own ending with a few changes. This was out of pure boredom. I DO NOT OWN 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'! THE MOVIE, THE CHARACTERS AND THE OTHER CONTENTS BELONG TO TIM BURDON! The OC however ismine! Enjoy!
Simply Meant to Be
"How did you get down here Sally?" Jack asked. "Well I- I was just trying to… I wanted to- to…" "To help me." The skeleton finished. Sally turned around and said, "I couldn't let you just..." But before she could finish, Jack turned her around to face him. "Sally, I can't believe I never realized that you…"
Then a stream of light filled the dark room. Jack, Sally and Zero looked up and saw the mayor, Lock, Shock, Barrel, and Ariana looking down at them. "Jack, Jack!" the mayor called. "Here he is." Barrel said. "Alive." Lock chimed up. "Just like we said." Shock added. "Grab on." Ariana called.
The Mayor threw down a rope to Jack and Sally. Jack grasped the rope with one hand, and held Sally's hand in the other. So the mayor, with the help of Ariana, pulled the 2 of them up out of Oggie Boogie's lair.
On their way back to town, Ariana talked to Sally. "So Sally, what were you and Jack doing back there before we showed up?" "Oh, uh… nothing." Ariana sighed, faced Sally and said in a serious voice, "Sally, I know you like Jack." "Actually, I love him." Sally corrected. "Okay." Ariana continued. "I know you love Jack. Don't be afraid to tell him." "But, what if he doesn't feel the same way?" Sally asked worried.
Ariana smiled and answered, "Like I said, don't be afraid to tell Jack how you feel. Just listen and follow your heart and it will lead you in the right direction." Sally smiled and gave a nod of approval.
Back in Halloween town, everyone rejoiced when they saw Jack. "It's great to be home!" He announced. "Ho, ho, ho!" a voice called out. Everyone looked up and saw Santa fly through the sky, sending down snow. "Happy Halloween!" he called down to Jack. "Merry Christmas!" Jack shouted back while waving at Santa (Frostythesnowmanshowsup, "HappyBirthday!" LOL).
The town's people looked curious about the snow.
'What'sthis,what'sthis,Ihaven'tgotaclue.
What's this, why it's completely new.
What's this, it must be a Christmas thing.
What's this it's really very strange.'
But soon everyone in town were making snow angels, the vampires were playing hockey with a pumpkin, and even Jack got hit with a snowball that was thrown by Lock, Shock and Barrel.
Jack turned and saw Dr.Finklestein. Then, he spotted Ariana making a snow man with the help of her 2 dogs. He turned and saw Sally slip through the gates to the grave yard. "I believe now is the time." Jack said to himself.
Ariana heard this and rushed over to the Mayor. She whispered something in his ear, and then turned to follow Jack and Zero. The mayor followed behind Ariana, while some other curious people followed.
They saw Sally walking up Spiral Hill, holding a flower. They all found a spot where everyone could see. "What's going on?" the werewolf whispered. "Shh. Be still, be quiet and just watch." Ariana instructed. She then quickly pulled out her video camera and started to film the events that would unfold.
Sally sat on the ground and started to pluck the petals of the dead flower. Then a voice began to sing behind her. When she turned to see who it was, she saw it was Jack.
'My dearest friend, if you don't mind.
I'd like to join you by your side.'
Sally smiled, stood up to face him fully, all the while Jack walked toward her.
'Where we can gaze into the stars.'
Now, Ariana, her dogs, the mayor and the others were getting excited. Then, Sally joined in the song.
'And sit together, now and forever.
For it is plain, as anyone can see…'
Now, Jack and Sally stood in front of each other, Sally's hands being held in Jack's bony hands, Sally's eyes looking into Jack's eye sockets. Ariana was getting so excited that she was close to shaking the camera in anticipation.
'We're simply meant to be.'
Jack and Sally took a step closer to each other, wrapped their arms around each other and kissed.
Everyone in the town wanted to cheer, but decided to stay quiet and watch the scene unfold. Ariana had a smile on her face throughout the entire thing. The 2 love birds broke apart and looked at each other.
'Might as well take Ariana's advice.' Sally thought to herself. Before Sally could even speak, Jack said, "Sally, back there, at Oggie's place, you really had me worried." "Really?" "Yes, I thought I would lose you." Jack winced at that thought and hugged Sally tight.
"Well, I thought you were blown to smithereens." Sally said. "Really, Sally?" Jack asked with a surprised face. Sally nodded. "And Jack, I want to tell you something." "What is it?" asked Jack. Everyone noticed Sally was hugging Jack tighter. "Jack, I- I- I love you." Sally said.
Jack's face became shocked. But then, the shock turned into pure happiness. "I love you to Sally" Jack answered. Sally looked at him and smiled. "Really?" Sally asked. "Of course." Jack said.
Ariana saw their faced draw closer together. "I always have, and I will always love you." Jack added before capturing her in another kiss.
Everyone decided to leave the 2 alone, but Ariana stayed behind. She drew the scene before her with every vivid detail. Ariana would never forget that night. The night that Jack not only saved Santa, but also confessed his love to sally. The night they finally kissed, under the starry sky and beneath the harvest moon.