Chapter 1: The Breakup | The Danger

Author's Notes: I currently have 5 chapters written in this story. None of this will be edited. I just don't have the patience. And yes, this is a romance thing (JackxOC), but the romance will come gradually, because both sides of the romance have issues, or at least one side does. This is probably the best TNBC story I've written so far, mainly because of the story and the fact that MY characters, especially the one that is ME, are I think really good and not Mary-Sues. You'll understand soon. My character may look pretty, but her attitude is exactly like mine, only maybe a little worse. I hold grudges…but yeah, you'll understand that soon. I used half my personality. And the point of this story is to find and use love instead of hate and anger when it comes to power. Read and Review! Do not insult me. Constructive Criticism would be nice, along with compliments if you like it!

Jack Skellington knew what he had to do. He and Sally Finklestein both knew it was time. But would they both walk away intact. Jack had told Sally to meet him on the Spiral Hill, the place where they had first got together a little less than a year ago.

Sally arrived four minutes after Jack did. Her red-brown hair blew in the wind, her big, dark eyes looking downcast, and her small hands were over her heart, as they usually did when she was feeling extreme emotions.

"Jack…we need to talk." She said quietly. Jack nodded, "I know." She reached the top of the hill and finally looked up at him. "We need to break up." They both said at the same time. "What?" They said in unison again. "So we agree?" Yet again they spoke at the same time. Sally smiled softly, "But we'll stay friends, right?" Jack nodded, finally smiling. "Of course we will. Always!"

Jack smiled to himself as he returned to Town Hall, to the Mayor's office. The Mayor looked up and asked with his unhappy face, "So? How did it go? You're back awfully soon." Jack smiled, "It's all right. She agreed. We said the same things at the same time. We'll still be friends, but we won't be together."

The Mayor's head switched as he smiled, "That's great news! I knew it wouldn't last. You need someone stronger, wittier, and more special than her. " Jack glared at the elected official, "She may not be strong, but she's very witty. And she is special in her own way." The Mayor sighed, "Then look for someone strong at least. Someone who can fight by your side would be good."

Jack nodded absentmindedly. The Mayor noticed this and cleared his throat, "Jack?" Jack looked at him and saw a letter in his hand. "What's that?" The Mayor handed it to him, "It's from Santa Claus." Jack looked at him, "Sandy Claws?" The Mayor shook his head, "You got his name wrong. It's spelled SANTA CLAUS. You put a Halloween spin on it."

If Jack had blood, he would've blushed. "Whoops! I haven't talked to Santa since I came to apologize. I wonder why he didn't correct me then. Anyway, what's this about?" The Mayor wasn't looking at him as he answered, "It's not my mail, so I have no right to look." Jack would've rolled his eyes, if he had any. Finally, Jack opened the letter and read out loud:

Dear Jack,

It has come to my attention that a new threat is upon us. It's something greater than the Boogie Man ever was. The reason I wanted to inform you is because they are part of your kind. The Vampire and Zombie Kings have banded together their army of minions to destroy the holiday leaders and take over the holidays and the human world. They will strike the holidays first and then go to the human realm. We MUST stop them. I suggest you call in for backup because they are strong when they work as one. Notify your people and make sure you're ready. One of my Secret Agent Elves has given me their plan. They will strike a week before Halloween. They will do that to ever holiday: strike a week before. Be prepared….

I wish you luck,

Santa Claus

Jack put down the letter and frowned, "I don't know who to call for backup." The Mayor chuckled, "Okay, I lied. I did look. It seems like Santa thought ahead. Flip the paper over." Jack didn't question him, but instead flipped the paper over to a message on the back.

PS: There is a secret base in another realm that we call The Extra Realm. If we ever run out of people, we go ask for additions or replacement from there. Good luck in choosing your team!

Jack nodded, "I had heard of that, but I never thought of it as real. We'll ask for an army from there. The Mayor stood up, "I've got a better plan. We don't need an army. All we need is a small group, maybe three. They need to be strong, witty, and special." Jack could see where this was going, "You are NOT hooking me up."

The Mayor smirked, "We'll see. I've already looked into it while you were out telling Sally you just wanted to be friends." Jack crossed his arms, "And…" The Mayor smiled and took three pieces of paper, each with a symbol and writing on them.

"This Warlock, Damon Gothen, is supposed to be amazing at the sword and arrow. He was thirty-four when he died, and he died several hundred years ago. He is a master at close combat, but can still hit anything that a long range away, as long as he uses an arrow.

"This Enchantress, Rachel Terrera, is also amazing at the sword and arrow, but she has a whip to add to that. But those are just weapons. She can cast spells, can use elemental magic, and has the power to imitate any ability almost. She was twenty two when she died, though it doesn't say when that was, but when she was alive, her rage was incredible. She had a rough life, but that only adds to her power. You want her on our side, that's what I'm getting at.

"And last, this Ogre, Vorgan McHem, is super powerful and has a club for his weapon. He can also do some magic with Earth, but otherwise, his strength is legendary. He died at age forty-four about two thousand years ago. He was killed in a fight and since then has one against every enemy that he comes across because he wants to make up for being killed. He doesn't look for revenge, he looks for redemption.

"So, these are just three I've chosen, and that seems like enough for me. The zombies are slow, so Vorgan can take them easily on foot. The vampires are stronger and can fly, but have a weakness against spells and a lot of magic. I think this team is good. They can get here in around a day and a half. What do you say, Jack?"

Jack hesitated for a second, and then said, "I think that'll be good. Though I'm surprised! You've never put in so much effort into your work. This is phenomenal. Why are you so into this?" The Mayor gave him a look, "Maybe because I don't the holidays to be destroyed…why else?" Jack's eye-sockets widened, "Oh…right." He shook himself mentally, "So are we going to call them or what?"

The Mayor smiled, "Already did it. I knew you wouldn't say no to such a team, and even if you did, we need them." Jack sighed, "Okay…" He walked to the door to the office and was about to walk out when the Mayor said, "You're probably going to have to fight too." Jack nodded, "I plan to…"

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