Chapter 4: How Calvin and Hobbes Saved Christmas
"Let them out of the net boys, they don't need to be stuck in that." Santa Claus said as two elves let Calvin and Hobbes out of the net.
"So, if it isn't Cal-" Santa began to say before noticing Calvin passed out.
"Santa! Its actually you! Thank gosh you're here! These stupid elves have been after Hobbes and I for no reason!" Calvin said in excitement.
"Because you destroyed the mail train, that's why!" The angry head elf boomed.
"Shut up shorty! Nobody cares about your side of the story!" Calvin snapped.
"WHO YOU CALLIN' SHORTY YOU PUNK?!" The angry head elf screamed as he had to be restrained by a few elves.
"Enough! So, Calvin, what brings you here on this fine Christmas Eve?" Santa asked to Calvin.
"Well Santa, I'm just here to explain to you that why I should be on the nice list. Sure I'll admit I'm not the world's greatest kid, but heck, I at least try when it counts." Calvin began.
"No need to explain anymore Calvin. Sure I know you aren't the world's greatest kid, but I appreciate the fact that you try to be good, even if it doesn't work out all that well." Santa chuckled.
"So you mean he's on the nice list?" Hobbes asked.
"Precisely!" Santa said smiling.
This caused the elves to go into an uproar.
"HE CAUSED THE NOODLE INCIDENT!" One went.
"HE WORKED WITH MAFIA!" Another went.
"HE NEARLY CAUSED A SECOND GREAT DEPRESSION!" A third one went.
"That was all in the pass suckers, so nobody cares." Calvin said sticking his tongue out.
"OH THAT DOES IT! WE'RE GOING ON STRIKE!" The angry head elf boomed as he led all the elves out.
"Strike?! Christmas is going to be ruined! I won't be able to get all the gifts now..." Santa said sulking.
Calvin and Hobbes thought for a moment, and then Calvin got an idea.
"Hey! Hobbes and I can finish things up for you!" Calvin said.
"Are you sure?" Hobbes asked nervously.
"Yes, are you sure you and Hobbes could do that with so little time left?" Santa asked.
"You bet I-er we can! Cmon Hobbes!" Calvin said as he ran out.
And so, Calvin and Hobbes worked like mad, but despite everything, they managed to get everything in done in time for Santa to take off at his scheduled time. He even offered Calvin and Hobbes a ride back home.
"Well Calvin and Hobbes, I have to thank you. Without you two, Christmas would be ruined!" Santa said pleased.
"No problem Santa! Now, here's some things you can do in return for Hobbes and I-" Calvin began before Santa snapped his fingers to cause the two of them to fall asleep.
6:12 am
Calvin woke up, he knew what day it was.
"HOBBES WAKE UP! ITS CHRISTMAS!" Calvin said as he ran out to get his parents up.
"WAKE UP! ITS CHRISTMAS!" Calvin yelled as he went into his parents' room.
"Ugh... Wait, 6:12 am? You let us sleep in slightly?" Calvin's Dad said surprised.
"Oh! Uh... I guess so... Hobbes and I were at the North Pole saving Christmas and that, that's why." Calvin said as he and Hobbes ran downstairs.
Calvin got a bunch of toys he liked, and Hobbes got some tuna and salmon he wanted, so for Calvin ad Hobbes, it was a good Christmas haul.
Later, the two were walking outside in the snow.
"So, good Christmas this year?" Hobbes asked.
"Yep! Even if it was hard-fought, I have to admit it was worth it!" Calvin said.
"But there's one present that stands above all..." Hobbes began.
"What is it?" Calvin asked.
"Being with you, no matter how crazy and strange you are sometimes." Hobbes replied.
Calvin smiled, "Same to you ol' pal."
"Merry Christmas Calvin."
"Merry Christmas Hobbes." Calvin said as he and Hobbes hugged.
THE END
Sorry it took so long to finish this, I got busy. Season Two of The Calvin and Hobbes Show should be coming out soon hopefully.
Happy Holidays!