Everyone stared at Santa Claus in horror. "What do you mean you can't deliver the presents without your suit?" asked Kairi.
Santa Claus buried his face in his hands. "The suit not only keep me warm during the journey but it also helps me to stay unnoticed and enables me to go down chimneys."
Sora looked at the suit the unconscious Pete was wearing. "But surely you have extras or you can repair that suit?"
One of the elf shook his head sadly. "Santa's other suits are still in the dry-cleaning machine."
His companion answered soberly. "And it will take me... 24 hours to mend that suit."
"But that means that the children won't be able to get their presents!" cried Kairi.
"That's seems to be the case", Santa Claus sat down wearily on the foot of the staircase. "It seems that Pete's plan have worked."
Everyone were dejected and remained silent. Kairi looked desperately at everyone to see if they have an alternative. None had. Kairi felt tears brimming in her eyes. Now no one will believe in Santa Claus anymore. All because of that jerk Pete!
Then there was sound that some hit his fist into his palm. Everyone turned around to see Sora grinning. "Looks like we need to bring in our second Santa Claus!"
"You really mean it, Sandy Claws?" cried Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town. He was discussing with the Mayor and with Sally about next year Halloween when Sora, Kairi and Santa Claus, wearing his nightgown, met them at the Town Square; to asked him to take over Christmas this year. When Sora explained his plan to the others, Santa claus was reluctant to give Jack such a big responsibility but when Sora and Kairi offered to go with him, he finally agreed.
"Yes, Jack", Santa Claus said clearly after telling Jack what happened. "After all, you still have your suit with you. Just... just make sure you don't scare the children, all right?"
Jack grinned and shook Santa Claus by the hand. "Sandy Claws", Jack said. "It will be an honor! Just let me get my suit and we will be off! Sora! Kairi! Wait for me by the sleigh!"
With his long legs, Jack quickly stride towards Dr. Finkelstein's Laboratory. The mayor was running besides him saying, "B-but Jack, what about Halloween?"
"That can wait!" Jack declared. "We have a Christmas to save!"
After they were gone, Santa Claus sighed. "I just hope he will do as I said."
"I hope so too", Sally said worriedly.
Kairi placed a hand on Sally's shoulder. "Don't worry, Sally. Me and Sora make sure he will stay out of trouble."
Sally gave her a smile. "Thank you." And went to follow Jack and the Mayor.
After one hour, the sleigh was loaded with Christmas Presents and the reindeers were strapped to the sleigh. Sora, Kairi and Jack boarded the sleigh. Kairi gave a shudder when she stood next to Jack. He was wearing a false beard and the red suit. Kairi cannot decided if Jack looked more friendly or scarier in this new get up. She just hold on to Sora's arm. Santa Claus was beside the sleigh to see them off.
"Fly safe and make sure that every presents are delivered to the correct houses."
Jack nodded and slapped the reins on the reindeers. The reindeers were trained to react like this even though it was not their Master who is sitting in the sleigh. The reindeers make a run and like magic, flew into the sky. Santa Claus stood there as the sleigh disappeared into the night.
"This should be the last house", Sora said as he checked the list. Jack's party had made a smooth progress of landing quietly onto roofs of houses, floating down chimneys with magic, putting Christmas Presents underneath Christmas Trees and munching Gingerbread-men and other delicacies.
"Right", Jack said clasping his bony hands together. "Let's get this done!"
The three of them stood at the top of the chimney. Kairi whispered, "Aeroga."
All three of them were in the air and floating down the chimney. When they reached the bottom, they crouched and got out of the fireplace. The room was decorated with Christmas Ornaments and paintings were hung on the walls. A Christmas Tree stood at the corner of the room and there was a rug on the floor. In the middle of the room was a small girl with black hair sleeping on the couch with a letter in her hand.
Kairi gently took the letter from the girl's hand, opened it and whispered to Sora and Jack, '"Dear Santa, may I have a Toy Moogle so I can cuddle him every night, please? Love, Jennifer."'
Sora took a peep inside the box he was holding. He nodded to confirm it's the right toy. Jack took the present from Sora and placed it under the Christmas Tree. In her sleep, Jennifer made a small movement. Although she didn't wake up, she dropped her blanket on the floor. She started to shiver.
Kairi was about to pick up the fallen blanket but Jack reacted quickly. With unusual gentleness, he picked up the blanket and draped all over Jennifer. Jennifer stopped shivering and even smiled in her sleep. Sora stared at Jack in surprise; normally Jack will just scare people. Maybe it the suit that made him...
Jack turned to Sora and Kairi, not noticing Sora's reactions. He whispered cheerfully, "Our work is done here! Now let report to Sandy Claws!"
"I simply can't thank you enough, Jack", Santa said when Jack, Sora and Kairi landed safely on the ground. Dawn was breaking already and Kairi was stifling a yawn. Santa Claus greeted them with a welcoming smile and a tray with three mugs of cocoa and a plate of gingerbread-men. Sora and Kairi were grateful for a Christmas breakfast with Santa Claus. Jack, after receiving thanks from Santa Claus, left saying he needed to get ready for Next year Halloween.
"Just knock on my door and I will be there to assist you in anyway", Jack said grandly before walking back to the door that lead to Halloween Town.
Santa sighed as he watched Jack go. "I was hoping he wouldn't say that... but he did save Christmas. He deserve some future credit."
Sora and Kairi nodded in agreement as they sipped their hot cocoa. After they had their fill, they waved goodbye to Santa Claus and stepped inside the Gummi ship.
"Well that another Christmas saved by us", Sora said happily as the Gummi ship soared pass through worlds. Suddenly, he turned to a half-asleep Kairi, "By the way Kairi, what did you wish for? When we did the delivery, I remember that we didn't stop at your house."
Kairi gave him a tired grin. "What do you think?"
"Have you been doing anything naughty this year?"
Kairi giggled. "No you idiot. My wish is not a thing in a box."
Sora frowned. "Than what it is?"
Kairi turned to him and switched to Auto-drive so Sora was not occupied in driving the Gummi-ship. "What I wanted for Christmas, is a kiss from you."
Sora blinked at her. Then he pulled Kairi towards him and grinned. "I'm glad that I'm the one giving you this wish."
Sora kissed Kairi the best kiss he had ever given her.
In the Underworld, Hades was slouching on his throne; bored. He had just sent another sinner to Tartaros and have to hear him screaming for mercy. He sighed. Being the King of the Underworld can be such a bore! Then out of nowhere, a Christmas present landed right in front of him; a big Christmas Present. Hades stood up from his throne; interested.
"What is this", Hades asked himself as he walked towards the Christmas present. It was as big as a dining-table and it was wrapped with red-color wrapping paper with a green ribbon tied on it. After further investigation, Hades found a letter addressed to him: 'To Hades, Merry Christmas.'
Hades stroked his chin. "Who could it be?" Hades asked. "Maleficent? Nah, that woman is too evil." He shrugged. "Oh well, there is one way to find out."
He pulled the ribbon loose and opened the box. A massive Pete came tumbling out of the box. Hades quickly stood away.
"You again?"
Pete shook his head to focus. Suddenly, he found himself in the Underworld and Hades was right in front of him.
"Oh H-Hades", Pete stammered. "W-what a -p-plesant surprise."
Hades looked at him in astonishment, then he shrugged. "Oh well, you came at the right time. You could become useful."
Pete sighed in relief. "Really?"
Hades snapped his fingers and Pete found himself in the arena where the Underworld tournaments were held. Pete looked up to see Hades sitting in his usual throne. A door slowly opened and giant canine with three heads and sharp teeth entered the arena.
"Cerberus", Hades called to his pet. "You have a new chew-toy!"
Cerberus growled and sprinted towards Pete. Pete screamed and ran away before Cerberus could snapped him into half. For the first time in 24-hours, Hades laughed as he watched Cerberus chased Pete in circles.