Disclaimer: I do not Own Nightmare before Christmas nor Redwall or anything relating to each, the only thing's I own are my OWN Redwall character's (River, Belkin Deadclaw, Stoneclaw wildstripe, Ect.). I also might use some "V for Vendetta" quotes through-out this fanfic crossover..thing... and nor do I own them.

Redwall's nightmare

Chapter two: Oogie's arrival and Encounter

"Oogie! Where are you?! Get over here you Coward!" An angry voice called out to the Sack of bug's. Behind the one Known as Oogie there was a Thick fog that covered the ground, All he knew was that he was Running. Running from Jack. He also knew he was around the area where the Holiday tree's were, However he was'nt in the Exact location.Where were they? He couldn't see anything in this Fog! Another call came from behind as he Stopped to catch a breather, and he Immediately continued Running. Oogie Boogie, Jack's enemy, Learned to be afraid of the pumpkin king when the Two first met. He was trying to Get away, find a place to Hide. Again the Bag of bones Foiled his plan's to Take over the town, but this Time he did'nt retreat to his own Lair. He needed to find those Tree's Jack was talking about and Hide in one of them. Now he heard footstep's, closer than before. He continued running, only to Run straight into a tree. With a Resounding 'Oomph!' Oogie fell on his back and held his face, muttering to Himself. He then looked up to find He had run Into a tree. What was on it? It looked like a type of Drawing, But he didn't care, He had found the place to Hide. This tree was taller than the rest of the trees he had already saw before, and Wider too. Hopefully he wouldn't end up stuck in there. He soon found that the Door to the world was open, and there was an Odd breeze coming from it. It swirled the Fog around a bit then pulled the Bag of bug's inside, and slammed shut. There was a brief pause, Then the Oogie Boogie man was falling. He didn't care where this Tree lead too, All he knew was that he was safe From whatever Jack had planned for him And he let out a Laugh. A laugh of triumph. Before he found himself on the Ground, unconscious from the Fall he though he saw something glimmer while he was Swirling in a mass of Warm air and Leaves...

"Oogie!" the skeleton man called as he walked over towards the Holiday tree's, He was sure Oogie was hiding there, But with this Fog he couldn't tell. After an hour of searching the King of Halloween rubbed his skull in thought. If Oogie was'nt here, Where was he? That's when he heard a Thump, like a door closing. He tracked the source down and stared at the Tree in front of him. The fog around the tree was swirling as though something had been removed from the spot and sucked in, and curiosity got the Better of him. He walked over and looked at the Drawing on the tree. It looked like some sort of building, crudely drawn but Carved deep into the wood. The drawing itself was red, with the triangles indicating as a roof were Darker, almost maroon. Again curiosity got the better of him and he felt the cold of a Doorknob on the left side, turned and pulled. It didn't open. Again Jack tried to open the door. Still nothing. It was as if Something had locked the Door from the inside as if there was a purpose. Discovering it was late but the moon was still High in the sky he began to find his way home, he needed sleep. Tomorrow he would find out more about the New tree and what the Drawing was.

" 'Ey, Fox! You dead or jus' sleepin'?" A voice called out to him, then he felt something sharp Poke him roughly in the Side. Oogie let out a groan of pain, and put hand to his head as if it would stop the Throbs of pain lashing through his head like a whip. But why was there fur? Another Jab in the side had him sit bolt upright and he found his eyes blinking and stinging from the Sun's rays. His vision was fuzzy, and after a while he managed to see clearly. There were Rat's, Weasel's, a few ferret's and Foxes crowded around him, all in clothing and Carrying weapon's. The one who spoke earlier Jabbed him again with his Swordpoint, and at this time Oogie spoke "Watch where your pokin' that thing!" and he shoved the blade away with a...Paw? He had'nt realized what would happen if he was tossed into another world. A rat spoke up after a few moment's of silence " 'Ey, fox...You okay?". Oogie looked around to see if the Rodent was adressing anyone else, but he was looking Straight at him. He soon went into a panic and grabbed a nearby Sword from a Ferret, gasping as the sharp steel cut into his what-used-to-be Hand's and felt a warm liquid seeping from them. He looked at his Paws and noticed something, ignoring the pain from his Wound. Yes, he had fur and claws...but why did he bleed? He then looked into the Sword and stared at his Reflection on shock. The fur he felt was his own! He noticed he now had ears and a bushy tail and a long muzzle. The main fur color was Brown, much like Dead leaves. The other fur color surrounding his Paws and on the tip of his tail was a Cream-ish color, and it was on the inside of his Ears. His eyes were a fierce Amber/gold color. He was a Fox! He took notice of the clothing he was wearing, nothing but an odd-looking Cape and a black belt. No shirt or anything. Realizing this he quickly got up and started running out of embarrassment, The vermin moving this way and that to get out of Oogie's way. A ferret muttered "He's an odd one, ain't he?". The one who poked Oogie snapped "Alright, Let's get to Belkin. No food to Report, tell him nothing of the Fox."

Oogie was running yet again, his cape getting in the Way and tangling itself in a mass of Tree branches, leaving tear's in whatever fabric it was made out of. He had to stop to untangle it, But once he took a few breath's he noticed a Rat nearby, along with a Fox. Oogie was'nt interested in the fox but he Watched the Rat, who was wearing a small Black shortsleeve Tunic and wearing an Oversized belt, armed with a Longsword. The fox was carrying a spear, Held in his paw. Oogie then looked over at his own belt, which was now paining him. It was too small for him and too Tight, but he figured something like that Rat's should do. He picked up a large Rock, and another. He flung one towards the two. It rebounded off of a nearby tree and crashed into another Rock.

"What wazzat?" the fox said, now alert and putting a Paw to his Spear.

"Dunno, Don't care. So, Hisk...When'll we kill Belkin an' take over?" The rat asked. His voice was high-pitched and sounded smooth yet coarse, like Sandpaper.

"I'm thinkin' we slip poison into 'Is wine and blame Fergnard, Strata" The fox answered back. The rat nodded, but turned his head to hear rustling nearby. He held his sword up and growled aloud "Who's there? Show Yeself or i'll Drag ye out."

Oogie stepped out of his Hiding spot, smiling at the Two and hiding the Larger Rock behind his back. "Well, don't you two look like the Rough ones". The rat, Strata, Held his sword forwards and growled out "Who are you? What you want, Fox?". Oogie looked at the rat and held the Rock in his grip. "Oh, nothing really. My name's...Bloodfang. I heard about the poison you plan to slip Belkin. Maybe I should Tell him.". Oogie didn't know who this Belkin was, but he figured he could use the Name to his advantage. Hisk brought out his spear and sneered "You would'nt, Bloodfang, I know ye better'n that.". Oh, so there Was a Bloodfang in that camp. Oogie stopped a few pawstep ahead and stared at the two "Oh, yes I would, Hisk. Believe me, I can't imagine what he'd do to you...""Shut yer trap, Fox! Mind yer tounge or you'll find yerself without one...But, you won't tell Belkin, would yer Mate?""No, I would'nt, Strata. I know better. Now why don't we head back to Camp and forget this, all right?" Oogie walked over, sensing the Two dropping their guard and put one arm around their shoulder's. Hisk laughed nervously and nodded "Alright, mate. Let's head back to-Argh!" The fox fell over as Oogie hit him on the back of the Head with the Rock, dropping his spear. "Bloodfang, you traitor! 'E was my best mate! I'll kill yer for that!". Lucky for him there was his bloodied Rock in the way. The rat tripped over it and fell over, and Oogie Picked up the unconscious Foxes spear. Hesitating, but only for a moment, He jabbed the weapon through the Rat's ribcage and twisted, Watching the rat Gasp and stare at him in utter pain before his eyes clouded over. Oogie then removed the fox and slew the Other fox with it, then flung the weapon to the side. It never was his nature to actually kill someone, He let his traps do that. But when there wasn't any other option you just had to go with it. Oogie then started scavenging off of them, Taking the Rat's Tunic, sword and belt. He took off an old cloak from the Fox and some Slate-Grey pants. Putting them all on he hesitated again weither to clean the blood off the clothing, but he could just make up a lie. Oogie then started off, following the Tracks that lead to Belkin's camp.

Belkin Deadclaw was in a Bad mood. In front of him was a Map of Mossflower, sprawled out on a hardwood table in his tent. Inside it was quiet, But for some reason all seemed too quiet. The ferret thought about Today's event's. They took a vote if they should stop, most of the Horde won that one, so they stopped. He sent two Weasel's as trackers, they say that they are very Close to the Abbey. A slightly obese Rat rushed in, panting hard. At the sudden intrusion Belkin bared his fang's in a snarl and was on him, pressing the tips of his claws against the Rat's throat, who in turn, Recoiled and fell backwards. Belkin now saw who it was and brought his paw back, then spoke in a Voice dripping with annoyance "What is it?". The rat gulped, then stammered out "F-f-ight outside. Virgil with some F-f-fox, Sir.". The ferret allowed the Rat to get up, only to shove him away, muttering "Quit acting like a Frog who was seen death, Went to Hellgates and back. Fool." while Rushing by and unsheathing his sword. He took a step out into the night and looked around, breathing in the cool night air. Many of his Vermin surrounded something and he heard Angry shouting. At that, he went to stop the Fight.

Oogie held his sword out in front of him, Breathing hard as he Faced Virgil, who weilded a Scimitar. Both managed to get a few hit's on eachother and both were bleeding from the Wound's. Oogie knew nothing of Swordfighting, but he Had to play along. Other's surrounded Fox and Rat in a tight Circle, some taking bet's on who might win with whatever they had on them, Some yelling out encouragement.

"Git 'im in the back, Virg!"

"Swing up an' out, Foxie! Up'n out!"

Virgil growled, spitting out some Blood and what looked like a Tooth, then wiping a trickle of blood from the corner of his mouth. "You think you can just Waltz in here and Order me around, do ya?"

Oogie responded, growling as he swung his sword down. "Yeah, Fur-for-brain's! When I say to get me the Leader, I mean it!". With a yell Virgil ran forwards, the heavy blade hitting Oogie's thin one. Both blades clashed and sparks flew into the Air. One weasel imitated and mocked Belkin, Clearly showing disrespect, but suddenly the Crowd grew Silent as a Blade grew from his Chest, accompanied by a face painted with pure Shock. The weasel then slid off the Sword and Belkin stood there, watching the two. When Virgil Realized why the crowd stopped their shouting he Suddenly bolted onto his Paws, shoved his Sword in the dirt, point first, and held his head high with his eyes closed, saying "I'm sorry.". Oogie didn't realize this and thought the Rat had given up, But as a Hard and firm paw shot forwards and seized his neck, And the fox was feeling Long claws dig into his Skin with droplet's of Blood forming underneath, he understood. He couldn't help to suppress a Gasp as he Looked at Belkin's scar, then At the Ferret himself. Oogie felt Fear, the same he felt for Jack. Belkin stared long and Hard at Oogie before dropping him roughly, Glaring at him. Oogie felt himself fixed at Belkin's scar, and didnt move, sitting wide-eyed. "What is your name, Fox?" Belkin said, still glaring at Oogie. Oogie, still staring at Belkin's scar and shuddering when He saw him speak, did'nt awnser. Belkin growled, lifting Oogie's face upwards with a claw and letting the tip Dig into the Skin, feeling blood well up beneath it. He asked again. No awnser. He then gripped the Foxes bottom Jaw with one paw and dug all his claws in, Clamping them down and bringing Oogie's face Closer to his own. "Awnser me Fox, Your name! What is it!" He snarled, digging his Claws in Deeper. Oogie found himself snapped out of his Trance, and Spoke up "Hisk! My name is Hisk!" he lied. Belkin chuckled to himself, smiling a grim smile. Some backed away when the Ferret turned around on his heel, a smile usually meant Death or punishment, Maybe even torture. He released Oogie's jaw and the fox fell back on the Dirt after a kick from him. Belkin turned around and looked up at the starry sky, thinking to himself before looking over his shoulder towards Oogie. "Hisk. I had another Fox by that name. Tell me, have you seen a Rat and Fox anywhere?" he asked. Oogie slightly backed away as the Ferret bent down, glaring at him again. He shook his head. "No, I haven't.""Then how did you come by that name? ""I..I don't know!". The next thing he knew there was a lancing pain around his chest. Belkin had his sword out, the tip stained Red with blood and seeming to glow in the moonlight. Oogie looked down and noticed the quick swipe at his now Bleeding chest, then at his other Cut's. He began to feel Dizzy, lightheaded. He lost a lot of blood. Everything spun Round and round, and the next thing he knew he was unconscious, furry arms stretched out to catch him. "Liar. Murderer." He heard someone whisper into his Ear before his vision faded.

Virgil had the Bleeding fox in his arms, and inspected him. "He's passed out from blood loss and exhaustion.". Belkin cleaned and sheathed his sword, then Growled "Get him healed. I want him alive for questioning. He's...Valuable to me. Information." "Yes sir." Virgil, with the help of other's, left to get the Fox to the medical tent. Belkin then turned to the other's, growling "Don't just stand there like Daft Duck's, Back to work!". Vermin scattered and Belkin left to be inside his tent. He pointed to a Ferret and a Rat. "You two. Names. Now." The rat awnsered " Fleetfur."."Skullpaw, sir." The ferret responded. Each carried sword's. Belkin spoke again. " Fleetfur, Tell Crooktail to stay with Virgil, Help when he needs it. Skullpaw, Watch over the camp, walk around the entire camp for intruders. Don't stop for any reason or I'll kill you once I find out. Wait until Greece takes the shift. Both of you get the day Off tomorrow if you Kill any Redwaller around, or Recruit anybeast. And Fleetfur, go Over to Didra and Frace. Tell them to guard my tent. Nobeast is allowed inside unless it's Virgil or Crooktail. If you find anybeast else who wishes to Harm anybeast here or anybeast Talks of Treason or killing me to take over, Take them away from the campsite and Kill them. No exception's." He told them before going into his Tent, both Rat and ferret went to fulfill their Task's for the night.

Belkin lay on his back with his head on the pillow in his Bed, staring up at the Tent roof. He knew how some were plotting against him, he knew that Hisk and Strata were going to Kill him. They never did though. That fox, Hisk...the one Virgil was fighting. He was odd. Very odd. He tried to clear his Mind and turned over, shutting his eyes. Letting sleep overwhelm him.

His mind wandered to the day the Badger gave him his Scar, they way he looked. The badger bore a blue stripe instead of a White one, and carried an Immense bow and a quiver of Spear-length arrows. The ferret found himself and the Badger, standing inside a Burning building. Fire scorched his fur, but Not as much as the Hatred he sensed from the Badger, and the Badger sensed the Ferret's hate. There was smoke, choking the good Air. Fire surrounded the two and a Support beam of the house Fell, flames licking around it's sides. The ferret found himself with his sword drawn, while the Badger had an Arrow pointed at him. Belkin was frozen in place, his fear and Hatred kept him there. He heard another bit of wood fall and the crackle of Fire, Belkin was staring into the Badger's eyes. Blood red eyes. Suddenly the Badger stepped to the side and removed his Arrow, allowing another creature through. This one was shorter in height. The armour the Mouse was wearing concealed his identity, but the mouse Carried a beautiful Sword in one Paw and a shield with the letter 'M' in the other. The mouse stopped Right in front of him, The ferret unable to Move. The mouse spoke. It first it sounded Hazy, but became Clearer, raising his Sword up high.

"Blue stripe and wolverine claws

Arrows swift as bow is strong

The scarred beast becomes the Prey

Running, hunting, All year long

A red warrior to come and face the Fire

King of bug meets King of

Nightmare.

Three will Win, three will fall

Blood will flow in the Hallowed halls

scars and Burns, Cuts and wound's

Nothing can save you, The scarred cannot hide.

Blue stripe and White as bones

red Warrior, warrior's All

in Dark forest, A flower blooms

A claw glows in the Dark, death looms."

Suddenly The mouse's sword was Brought down and Belkin felt fear again, feeling pain as the Sword cut him down. He could see the Badger glaring at him, the mouse did not move, and there was another mouse, only Taller then the armoured one...Everything faded into the roar of the fire and darkness.

Belkin's eyes snapped open and he sat Bolt upright. Sweat drenched his Fur and he was shaking all over. A pain made Belkin Think he must have cut something and he looked at where the Sword hit, across his stomache. Nothing. Must've been a stomache Cramp from that undercooked bird he ate earlier. Getting up the ferret Paced, mumbling to Himself. A white ferret with Red eyes poked his head in. "You alright, Sir? I thought-" there was a clang as the Flat edge of a Swordblade came from underneath his jaw and smacked him in the chin, then was Brought whipping across his face. The ferret fell Back as Belkin shouted "Of course I'm All right, Fleas-for-brains! Get back to gaurding or I'll sharped my Claws on your spine!" he shouted, then put the Sword down and climbed back into bed. Tomorrow was going to be a Long day.

End for now! Please read and Review, I guess I'll get River's, victoria's, and Stoneclaw's stuff done later on.