Hey everyone! This is my Christmas contribution to FanFic:) It wasn't designed to really be a story! What I wanted to do with it was to make it into an e-mail Christmas card, with background and everything else. Then, I suddenly realized that I don't have everyone's e-mail address, so I figured I'd put it on ff instead.
I have done my best to include as many as I could, and when I made the list, I selected those writers/readers that I somewhat know. If I've overlooked anyone – I do apologize. It was difficult keeping track of that many:) The references made either come from personal knowledge, info on your profile page, and in some cases – where I thought something just fit best:) There is nothing implied from the order of appearances, and no offense of any kind was intended toward anyone. It was simply my way of saying – MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL! It's just a little fluff piece, and as you'll see, this is not my strongest skill:) But the intentions are good:) And, the site wouldn't cooperate with the actual breaks - so I had to put in line breaks before each section:) Sorry if it's hard to read.
Disclaimer: I don't own the Dukes, and no infringements intended.
'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS – HAZZARD STYLE'
Twas' the night before Christmas,
And all through the house,
Not a creature was stirring,
Except for vinsmouse.
The stockings were hung by
The chimney with care,
In the hopes that the General Lee
Soon would be there.
The writers were nestled
all snug in their beds,
While visions of the Duke boys
Danced in their heads.
And Sparkle bundled up,
With a kerchief and cap,
Had just settled down
For a long winter's nap.
When out on the lawn
There arose such a clatter,
Baseballfan sprang from her bed,
Hoping to see her favorite batter.
Away to the window,
BoDuke01 ran with her dog flash,
Tore open the shutters,
And threw upward the sash.
The moon on the crest
Of the new fallen snow,
Shone on the GrayWolf
lurking below.
When, what to JordynD's
Wondering eyes should appear,
But Elenhin, in her jeep
Jumping over reindeer.
H.G. Stewart was at her keyboard,
Her fingers so quick,
Working on her story
With the endings you pick.
Running to the fireplace
To find the source of the noise,
The writers were hoping
to see their favorite Duke boys.
"It's not Bo!" Foxette moaned
And jumped back with a start,
"Or Luke!" exclaimed a disappointed
EGForeverinmyheart.
A fat little man
Tripped over the log,
And BJLucas cried out,
"It looks like Boss Hogg!"
Dusting himself off,
He was dressed all in red,
"The Duke boys couldn't make it,
So they sent me instead!"
"Who are you?" asked Dixie Darlin
With a small little pout,
"You know who I am!"
He replied with a shout.
Disappointed but not fearful,
They welcomed him in,
And he accepted their cookies
And milk with a grin.
Having finished his snack,
He turned to his bag,
So heavy with presents,
It was beginning to sag.
"Ackerberlynn, lae10,
And all those in college,
My gift to ya'll
Is infinite knowledge."
"Beej96, don't feel 'guilty'
For your pleasures,
The simple things in life
Are the ones we most treasure."
"For the writers from afar,
Like Anakin'sgirl4eva,
May ideas be endless,
And you always be clever."
"And for everyone else,
Like Fehrian Candy,
Some tools of the trade
That might come in handy."
With the wave of his hand
Each writer was bestowed,
A supply of pens and paper
Topped with a bow.
"Writing is a gift,
Something you share,
Use your talent wisely,
And always take care!"
Having finished his work
Up the chimney he flew,
His eyes twinkling
As he winked at TS Blue.
Not the patter of hoofs
But the roar of a car,
Starting their engine
For a journey so far.
Not a sleigh pulled by reindeer
But a white Cadillac,
With horns on the front
And passengers in the back.
In the rear sat the man
In the little red suit,
To his left was a mechanic
Everyone only called 'Coot.'
To his right was a Sheriff,
Coltrane, Rosco P.
Inside of the house,
ReneyC yelled, "come see!"
Parked behind the Caddy,
Another car was recognized
With 4 pairs of arms
Waving their goodbyes.
A brunette on one side
And a blonde at the wheel,
The observers all blinked
To make sure it was real.
Gasping in shock
And utter surprise,
Wondering whether to believe
Their very own eyes.
Finally the question,
"Are we all crazy?"
"No we are not!
In the back, I see Daisy!"
Along with their uncle,
The Duke clan was there,
But only for a moment,
Lifting into the air.
Waving to the watchers,
They began to take flight,
Floating into the breeze
Of the crisp, moonlit night.
With Flash on the hood,
And Maudine out in front,
The animal broke the silence
Rebelling with a grunt.
Continuing to rise
Disappearing to the heaven,
"I love it, I love it!"
Said Shara2007.
Still glued to their spot,
Was Dukeaholic and John,
Still waiting and hoping
Though the convoy was gone.
"I thought I saw Bo!"
"And I thought I saw Luke!"
"You did!" said Samwiseatheart,
"It was not a fluke!"
So from my house to yours
In the season of goodwill,
Happy Holidays to all
From Hazzard to Smallville.
For all the joy you bring
With the stories you write,
Merry Christmas to All!
And to all a Goodnight!