An Organization XIII Christmas Carol

Yes, I can't believe I'm doing this, but here it is: the first part of A Christmas Carol that focuses on Organization XIII. Just don't throw me in the electric chair, alright?

Note that I'm just posting an intro right now, and will get to the actual story over the next few days. It won't be done by X-mas, but whatever helps me write, eh?

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Our story begins on a cold December 24, Christmas Eve.

And the people of Twilight Town couldn't be happier. The citizens were whistling carols as hey went about their business, perfect strangers dipping their hats in a gesture of highly infectious good cheer.

It was simply that time of year, when people who'd have never given each other a second glance normally could stop for a polite "Good day to you, sir" and a return "Why, good day to you also, my good man."

And there was one business owner who was having none of it.

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As the most recent client exited the store, a redheaded man sat at his desk and cheerily said, "Merry Christmas, Hayner", to which the reply was (of course) "And a merry Christmas to you, Axel."

Having heard the exchange when the customer left, the manager (who sat counting his munny as he always did) said, "Merry Christmas? Bah, humbug! Can't see what's so merry about it, everyone and their excessive spending and so on…."

Axel, horribly amazed at what he thought he'd heard, cried out, "Christmas, sir, a humbug? I've never believed even you could say that, Mr. Xemnas!"

Scowling, Xemnas peered over his pile of munny and said, "I pay you to work, not to believe in one thing or another! And speaking of pay and work, you'd best resume the latter if you've any hope of the former!"

Shrugging, Axel picked up his pen and said, "Right away, sir."

As the business hours drew to a close, Xemnas asked, "I suppose you'll be wanting tomorrow off too, won't you Axel? And pay for it as well, I suppose?"

"If it's at all convenient to you, sir."

"It's not convenient at all! An excuse for laziness, nothing more."

Incredulous once again, Axel said, "But Mr. Xemnas, it's only once a year!"

With yet another scowl, Xemnas answered, "A rather poor excuse for picking a man's pocket, if you ask me. Fine, you may have tomorrow off, but I expect you all the earlier the next day."

Axel leapt from his seat and with a grand flourish of his hat, he cried out, "Merry Christmas, Mr. Xemnas!"

And then, just before he closed the door, he heard the standard response:

"Bah, humbug!"

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And here's the first instalment. More later, it's about half an hour to midnight as I write this. Still not sure on the rest of the cast (really can't figure out Tiny Tim…)