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Matt, Stitch, and Pikachu hurried back to the woods connecting the towns. Right before they entered the door into Christmas Town, they were interrupted.

"Matt! Wait!" Running awkwardly towards them was Sally.

"We can't stop!" Matt yelled. "We have to go to Christmas Town now! Santa and Jack are in danger!"

"I know! But I have to give you something!" she said.

"What?" he asked.

"This stranger in dark clothing came up to me. He told me it was important that I give this to you." She handed him another letter.

"Did he say his name?" Matt asked.

"No, he just said to get it to you as quickly as I could. I thought maybe I could catch you three before you left."

"Good thing you did," Pikachu said.

"Eh," Stitch added.

"He also said you'd know when to read it," Sally also said.

"Ok, thanks a lot Sally," Matt said. He looked down at the letter. What could be so important about it?

He decided to put it in his pocket. If this was from their mystery helper, he'd have to wait…

"We've got to go now!" Matt said.

"Yousa sure?" Stitch asked.

"Yeah, we've got some rescuing to do."

"Please, you three," Sally said. "Watch over Jack."

"We will," Pikachu said. "You can count on us."

"Let's go," Matt said.

"Darn it!" Jack said. He was paralyzed and couldn't move an inch.

"I should've known you'd be back you foul witch!" Santa Claus yelled. He also was bounded by his wrists and ankles.

"Save your breath, old man!" Maleficent said. "Once we're through with you, we won't ever return to this awful world again."

"Correct," a hooded figure said. "You see, Mr. Claus, we need your heart for a much bigger purpose. When our goal is complete, saving Christmas will be the least of the worlds' problems."

"What are you going to do?" Santa asked. "Whatever it is, I promise you will not succeed. Not as long as there are those willing to step up and defend the worlds."

"Hm…if you're referring to that brat Sora, I'm afraid that he won't be doing anything of the sort anytime soon," Maleficent said. "My 'friend' here has made sure of that."

Jack and Santa froze. "What do you mean?" Jack asked. "What did you do to Sora?!"

"Oh dear…," Santa added.

"Well, I see everything here is under control," the figure said. "I'll let you do the honors Maleficent. Don't keep me waiting."

"Don't worry, Mr. Claws," Jack whispered. "Matt and his friends are still out there. They'll rescue you."

"I wouldn't count on that, Skellington," the dark witch said. "I am fully aware of that fool's presence in this world. He and his little lackies won't be bothering us."

"Why you…!"

"Save your strength, Jack!" Santa said. "I have a feeling you're going to need it."

"Now where were we…"Maleficent moved closer…

Matt, Stitch, and Pikachu arrived in Christmas Town and ran as quickly as they could towards the workshop of Santa Claus.

All the time, the thought of the letter burning a hole in his pocket was driving Matt crazy. But now wasn't the time to lose focus.

As the trio expected, they were met by several Dusks and Shadow Heartless.

"You guys ready?" Matt yelled.

"Let's go!" Pikachu said.

"Maka maka sasa!" Stitch yelled. They charged forward.

The trio fought hard to get through their enemies, which were doing their job by slowing them down. Unfortunately, it seemed that whoever was here was sending whole hordes after the trio.

"Ugh!" Matt grunted. "Get out of my way!" Whenever he swung to take out a Dusk, another took it's place.

"There's no end to them!" Pikachu yelled.

"Mala questa," Stitch added.

"We don't have time for this," Matt said. "Guys, heads up!" He raised his Keyblade high. Concentrating with all his might, he yelled, "FIRAGA MAXIMA!"

A long stream of fire emerged from Matt's Keyblade. It surrounded him like a shield. He then released the fire with a pulsating wave. All enemies around him were burnt to a crisp. Pikachu and Stitch had dived out of the way behind a building.

"Man," Matt sighed. He was breathing heavily. The attack had taken a lot out of him.

"Matt ok?" Stitch asked.

"I'm fine," Matt shrugged it off. "C'mon let's go."

The trio burst into Santa's workshop, then made their way into the factory. What they found made them gasp.

Jack and Santa were both incapacitated. Standing over them was one of the most evil figures Matt had ever heard of.

"Maleficent!" he yelled.

She turned around, sporting a cold look in her eyes. "Well, well, well. If it isn't the new Keyblade wielder? And his…lackies."

Stitch and Pikachu growled at her comment.

"Why don't you back off the good old Saint and leave?" Matt asked, his Keyblade held tight in his hand.

Maleficent laughed at his gesture. "I don't think so. You see, the heart of Santa Claus himself is too tempting to resist."

"Guys!" Jack yelled. "Don't worry about me! Help Sandy Claws!"

"Silence!" Maleficent aimed her staff at Jack and shot a beam of darkness at him. Jack winced in pain.

"Leave him alone you witch!" Pikachu yelled.

"And what do you think you can do to stop me? I would destroy you myself, but I'm going to leave that to my two 'helpers'."

"Not today," Matt charged at her with his Keyblade, but something large jumped in front of him. He felt himself be hurtled back behind Stitch and Pikachu.

"What the…?" Matt looked and saw what hit him. "Oh crap…"

The same Guard Armor that had attacked them in Valentine's Town had returned…and it wasn't alone.

"What is that thing?" Pikachu asked.

Standing before them was what looked like the oddest assortment of items all combined into one body. It had roller skate like things for feet, and a suction pipe and what looked like a pitchfork for arms. It's head looked like a small furnace attached to it. Matt could honestly say it was the weirdest looking creature he had ever seen.

"I don't believe it!" Jack said. He looked at Maleficent. "You brought back that experiment of Dr. Finkelstein's! The one that tried to steal presents? Man you guys are good!"

"That should keep you busy for a little while," Maleficent said. "Now where was I?" She turned to Santa, who was already unconscious. A dark aura was surrounding the big man.

Matt grunted. How were he and his friends going to beat both Guard Armor and the Experiment at the same time. One was tough enough…and he hadn't fully recovered from the Fire attack…

We have to get to Santa soon….it doesn't look like he has much time…if only we had more help…

"We have to do something!" Pikachu said.

"But what?" Stitch asked.

"Take the Guard Armor…," Matt said. "I'll handle that living garage sale."

"Yousa sure?" Stitch asked.

"Without a doubt," Matt said while staring at the experiment. Where the heck are the eyes on that thing?

Stitch and Pikachu readied themselves and charged at the large Heartless, while Matt charged at full sprint for the Experiment.

The real final battle for Christmas next chapter!

Peace out,

Biz