It was a beautiful night on Christmas Eve in the Magic Kingdom. A gentle snowfall and the smell of fresh baked cookies filled the air and the sounds of jingling bells could be heard for miles away. On this very special time of year, everyone in the Magic Kingdom gathered together and celebrated in the joy of the season. Even the villains sometimes took a break from their usual evil antics every once in a while.
As the streets of Main Street U.S.A were covered with white frosty snow, the characters were jumping with excitement for they knew that tonight was the night that good ole Saint Nick was making his Christmas run and delivering present to all the good people of the world.
Most of the citizens of Main Street were in their beds asleep, waiting for the next morning when they could open their presents, but meanwhile at Cinderella's Castle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Belle, Ariel, Snow White, Aurora, Tiana and Rapunzel were happily decorating the inside of the main hall.
"Deck the halls with bows of holly, fa la la la la la la la la," Cinderella sang as she put gold tinsel on the tree.
"Tis' the season to be jolly, fa la la la la la la la la," sang Ariel as she place a large bowl of cranberry sauce on the long table in the center of the hall.
"Dawn we now our gay apparel, fa la la la la la la la la," sang Belle as she placed a large turkey on the table and Tiana place a bowl of stuffing that she had made herself on the table.
"Stroll the ancient yuletide carol, fa la la la la," Rapunzel sang as she snuck over to the table to get a taste of Tiana stuffing, only to be stopped by a stern slap on the wrist by Tiana. "La la la la," she continued.
Just then, Cinderella was finished placing the lights on the tree, plugged them in and turned them on. Snow White danced with glee at the sight of the glowing tree.
"See the blazing Yule before us, fa la la la la la la la la," Snow White sang as she danced around the tree.
"Strike the harp and join the chorus, fa la la la la la la la la," sang Rapunzel as she was playing a harp and Bell, Ariel and Tiana joined in.
"Follow me in merry measure, fa la la la la la la la la," Jasmine sung as she placed the star on top of the tree with the help of Rapunzel's hair.
"While we tell of yuletide treasure, fa la la la la," Aurora and Tiana sang.
The rest of the princess continued. "Fa la la la la," they sang.
"Fa la la la la la la la la," they concluded.
After they finished, the main hall of the castle looked as beautiful as it ever did. Covered with Christmas decorations and twinkling lights, it was enough to make ones spirits soar.
The princesses were all filled with glee as they applauded their work.
"Good work, everyone. The tree looks so beautiful," said Snow White.
The princess were very happy because they were going to spend this very special Christmas with their husbands. Just the Princesses and their Princes gathered together for a special Christmas Party. As the other princesses were delightfully talking about their Christmas, Rapunzel looked up at the tree and a depressed look came on her face. Snow White noticed this and walked over to her.
"Rapunzel? Is something wrong, dear?" Snow White asked.
"Oh no, no, no, nothings wrong, it's just that...well...I never had a real Christmas before. Heck, I never even knew what Christmas was. It was mainly cause I spent all my Christmases in my tower," Rapunzel said, staring at the star on top of the tree that reminded her of the glowing lights she saw on her birthday every year.
"So this is your first Christmas?" Snow White asked.
"Yeah," Rapunzel said. " I guess I'm just a little...nervous."
"Don't be. Christmas is a wonderful time of year. It's a time for happiness and joy and cheer and don't worry, you've got friends with you and we'll make sure this is the best first Christmas you've ever had," said Snow White.
A small smile came across Rapunzel's face.
"Hey girls, I made cookies," said Ariel.
Rapunzel, Snow White and the other princesses came towards Ariel who was holding a plate covered with cookies that had green lines on them. They all took a bite and slightly grimaced at the taste.
"Uh...they have an...interesting taste," said Cinderella.
"I can honestly say I've never tasted anything like these cookies before," said Belle.
"Uh, Ariel? What did you put in these cookies?" asked Jasmine.
"Seaweed. Aren't they delicious?" said Ariel, taking a bite of her cookies.
The thought of seaweed in cookies kind of disgusted the other princesses, but Ariel was their friend and she did work hard on the cookies, so the least they could do was finish them off.
"Oh...seaweed...very good," said Snow White, trying to put on a smile.
With the taste of seaweed in their mouths, the princesses brought their thoughts to Christmas. To when they and their husbands would be together to celebrate the season.
"Well, if anything, we can look forward to our big Christmas party tomorrow," said Jasmine.
"Oh yes, I got Eric the most perfect gift," said Ariel as she brought everyone attention to a small pink square shaped present with a green bow.
"And I got a very special gift for my Prince," said Snow White as she showed everyone her gift which was a yellow square shaped present with a brown bow.
"And me too," said Cinderella.
"And me," said Tiana.
"And me," said Aurora.
"And so did I," said Jasmine.
"And me too," said Belle.
It seemed as though everyone had a gift for their special someone.
"Hey, Rapunzel, where's your gift?" asked Tiana.
Rapunzel twiddled her fingers for she didn't know how to say what she was about to say.
"Don't you have a present for Flynn?" asked Aurora.
"No," Rapunzel said.
The princesses gasped. How could Rapunzel have not gotten anything for Flynn?
"You mean you didn't get him anything?" asked Snow White.
"I don't what to get him," said Rapunzel.
"But it's Christmas Eve, girl! You gotta have somethin'" said Tiana.
Rapunzel knew Tiana was right, but it was Christmas Eve. All the stores on Main Street were closed, so there was no way for her to buy a present and the nearest stores outside the Magic Kingdom were miles away and even if she got to them, chances are they'd be closed too. Rapunzel grew more and more nervous at the thought of not having anything for Flynn at Christmas.
"I know, why don't you make something for Flynn?" said Snow White.
"Are you crazy? No way! I need to get Flynn something really flashy and spectacular! Something that'll blow his mind!" Rapunzel said as she was choking Snow White with her hair.
"But Christmas is not about giving expensive gifts, it's about giving from your heart. Whatever you decide to give Flynn, I'm sure he will love it, because it came from you," said Snow White.
Rapunzel wasn't so sure and with Christmas nearing, she had to figure out just what she was going to give Flynn.
"And don't worry, Punz. This will be the best Christmas ever, because we're all gonna be here together," said Ariel as she put her arm around Rapunzel.
However...
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN OUR HUSBANDS CAN'T BE HERE FOR CHRISTMAS?" the princesses shouted to a short, stout gentlemen wearing a navy blue outfit with a red tie standing outside the castle.
The gentlemen presented a scroll in front of the princesses. "I'm sorry to report that your husbands have been delayed getting here," he said.
"What happened?" asked Cinderella.
"They were on their way here, but got themselves lost in an enchanted forest and held up by Maleficent," the gentlemen said.
"Oh, that Maleficent!" Aurora said furiously. This time, she had gone too far.
"I'm afraid they won't be here until Christmas tomorrow," the gentleman said.
As the gentlemen left the castle, the princesses all sighed in depression. They had planned a big party and their husbands would not be there to enjoy it. But just then, a lightbulb went off in Rapunzel's head.
"Wait a minute, wait a minute, wait a minute. This could be a good thing," Rapunzel said.
"How could this possibly be a good thing?" Jasmine said.
"This gives me more time to think of a present to give to Flynn and when he gets here tomorrow, who will have the most awesome of awesome gifts to give to him? ME! That's who!" said Rapunzel.
Suddenly, Rapunzel noticed what looked like a red comet that appeared in the sky. The other princesses turned around and also saw the red comet that appeared to be falling rapidly at a very fast pace.
"What's that?" asked Cinderella.
"I don't know," said Tiana.
The princesses watched as the comet flew rapidly past the castle and dropped down near Adventureland. They didn't know what it was, but Rapunzel was curious. "Come on, let's go see what it is," she said.
Rapunzel ran towards Adventureland with the other princesses close behind.
The princesses searched through Adventureland. They checked aroundthe Swiss Family Treehouse, in and around the Enchanted Tiki Room and all through the town, but couldn't find anything. After 20 minutes of searching, the princesses gathered in the center of town.
"Did you find anything?" asked Cinderella.
"No," said Snow White.
"Me and Jasmine couldn't find anything either," said Aurora.
Just then, a strange red glow appeared above the buildings. The princesses looked and saw that it was coming from near the Asian River and made their way to it. After taking a boat across the river and to the tiki village, the princesses searched through the bushes until they discovered what looked like a huge red sleigh tilted on its side.
"Is that...a sleigh?" asked Snow White curiously.
The princesses walked out of the bushes to get a closer look.
"It is a sleigh and it looks familiar" said Jasmine.
"Guys, look over here," said Cinderella as she brought their attention a group of what looked like deer with large horns.
"Are those...reindeer?" asked Ariel.
As the princesses looked to the other side of the sleigh, all except Rapunzel gasped at the sight of the man who lay next to it.
"Who's the fat guy?" asked Rapunzel.
Tiana slapped her across the head for that. "Girl, that's Santa Claus!" she said.
"Who's Santa Claus?" asked Rapunzel.
The other princesses gasped again.
"You know, Santa Claus. Kris Kringle. He flys all around the world every year on Christmas Eve night delivering presents to all the good little boys and girls," said Aurora.
Just then, Ariel noticed Santa groaning in pain as he held his right arm. "He looks hurt," she said.
"Let's help him," said Cinderella before she and Aurora lifted up Santa and carried him to the castle.
At the castle, Cinderella and her friends rested Santa on a nice, comfy couch after treating his arm. They then gave him a nice hot cup of cocoa with marshmallows while his reindeer were nestled by the fire.
"Are you alright, Santa?" Tiana said as she put a warm blanket over Santa.
"Yes, thank you Tiana," Santa said.
Tiana jumped with glee. "Heheheee! He knows my name!" Tiana said to Ariel.
Santa then pointed to each of the princesses. "And Ariel and Cinderella, Aurora, Snow White, Jasmine, Belle and Rapunzel," he said.
Rapunzel was flabbergasted. "How do you know my name?" she asked.
Santa let out a hefty chuckle. "Oh, I know more than just your name, I know all about your powers and how you were taken from your parents by Mother Gothel; by the way, she has been on my naughty list for a long time, and I also know that this is your first Christmas," he said.
"OK, is this guy some kind of stalker or something!" said Rapunzel.
"No, Santa keeps track of every person in the world on whether they be good or bad," said Belle.
Snow White continued. "And then on Christmas Eve, he travels all around the world and gives presents to all the good people," she said.
"And to the bad people, he gives coal," said Tiana.
Santa then let out a depressing sigh. "But I'm afraid I won't be able to continue on my route this year. My arm is broken and so is my sleigh and my reindeer are injured. In their condition and mine, we won't be able to deliver the rest of the presents by tomorrow morning," he said.
All the princesses except Rapunzel let out a strong gasp.
"OK, you guys have seriously gotta stop doing that," said Rapunzel. Just then, another idea popped into her head. "Wait a minute. Guys, guys, huddle up."
Rapunzel and the other princesses huddled up together.
"What is it, Rapunzel?" asked Cinderella.
"Girls, I know how this can work out for everyone. We can deliver the rest of the present!" said Rapuzel.
"How can we do that? You heard what Santa said. The sleigh and reindeer are out of commission," said Jasmine.
"We can ask Luwig Von Drake repair the sleigh, then we deliver rest of the toys and then as appreciation, I can ask Santa to make me the perfect gift for Flynn!" said Rapunzel.
"But isn't that kinda taking advantage of him?" asked Snow White.
"No, no, of course not. See, we'll be doing a good thing for Santa by delivering the presents and the world will have Christmas and then afterwards, I'll have the perfect gift for Flynn and he'll have a great Christmas. It's perfect! Everyone's problems are solved. So what do you guys say?" Rapunzel said. The other princesses gave it some thought, but before they could get a word in edgewise, Rapunzel cut them off. "Great! Let's do it."
Rapunzel explained the idea to Santa and the big guy was on board for it. Leaving Santa and his reindeer to heal his wounds, the Princesses left the castle and headed towards Mickey's Toontown Fair to talk to Ludwig Von Drake.