All right, I'm back, I finally got away from the mob. I was chased halfway around the globe. I swear I will NOT leave any cliffies on the story anymore, or at least try to. And I know that so far the story doesn't' make sense, but assure you, it will. I mean, I wrote this( in my head, anyways) about 2 years ago. Nightmare is owned by Tim Burton. I own only the six Skellington children. And now, on with the show!

Lily was walking as fast as she could to Barrel's old treehouse; she knew he went there during most of the day; to try and talk to him. He had been avoiding her, but she knew not purposely. His brother and sister always dragged him somewhere, with terrified looks on their faces. But he wouldn't get away this time. Besides, all she needed was a quick hug and some nice words. It wasn't like she'd be dropped down to an evil monster's lair which was awaiting her doom, right?

He was now sweating uncontrollably. He did that when he was nervous, but he saw her coming, and the boss said, none of them she be left at the end, they were to get them as soon as possible. He hated to do this, but something in his gut told him to, and the gut never lied. But what would she think; would she ever forgive him? "Lock, Shock, I can't do it! I love her; I won't let him do it!" Shut up, Barrel! Shock and I will get us out of this, okay! He said he only wanted Jack, not the kids!" "But he said to just dump them when were done! I can't and won't do it!" "Barrel, listen to me. Lock and I wouldn't have signed if we had known what we would have gotten, but we did. We signed that contract, but you must understand; we were so little. We didn't know better. But we needed a home, food, someone who could take care of us. We were just two, and you were a baby. We're sorry Barrel, we didn't want this either." And with that, Barrel ran to his older sister, and cried like he never had before. His brother came and hugged the two, to try and help them feel better. But how could he? His life was destroyed, he had nothing; he had no one. His love would die, just like the others. He couldn't bear it. But then he heard the familiar creak of the cage, and knew he had no way out of it. He could already feel the magical binding ropes wrapping around his chest, threatening him, daring him to try to resist. He knew what he had to do, but he would find a way to backfire this plan. He had to; he just had to!

Alright, sorry bout the cliffie, but I have to get off! My mum and dad made me stop there. Bad coincident, huh? But I promise, chappy 4 coming soon!