Chapter 7: 9/11

Crystal Draculura Bloodsucker walked silently through the halls towards the Great Hall. It was time for another lesson of the human world, but this time, it will be a history lesson.

Crystal entered the Great Hall and smiled in delight at the fairies, goblins, imp, and elf, all sitting together quietly, awaiting their new lesson.

"Good morning class." Crystal greeted sweetly.

"Good morning, Ms. Bloodsucker." Her friends greeted back.

"So, as you should be able to know, today is September 11." Crystal explained.

"Is there something special about September 11?" Sunny asked.

"Sort of." Crystal nodded. "September 11 is an event the humans call 9/11. It is a date we celebrate every year."

"Why?" Dawn asked.

Crystal smiled at her friends and moved to the front.

"Guys, its time to give you a little history lesson." She nodded.

The group looked at each other with excitement, always delighted to hear about human history.

"Long ago," Crystal started. "Back in 2001, New York City used to have two twin towers in the middle of their city. Those twin towers were office buildings, a place where so many people, men and women, went to work. And they were so tall, that whole city could see them from miles away."

"What happened to them?" Marriane asked.

"I'm getting to that," Crystal smiled. "On September 11, 2001, two airplanes were hacked by terrorists, people from Afghanistan that kill other people. The terrorists were controlling the planes, and one of them hit one of the twin towers."

The magical creatures gasped as they pictured the giant airplane crashing into the tall tower, killing many unlucky people that were unable to escape in time.

"The moment that happened, panic rose from the streets." Crystal continued. "Press and Media gathered around the destruction, filming for the News Network. You have to admit, this was something big. A few minutes later, the other airplane came and crashed into the other tower. Many people died that day. Men, women, children, anybody that were either in the twin towers or on the airplanes. From that day forward, humans have celebrated the 9/11 event, in order to honor the ones that died that day."

"Are we going to do something special for 9/11?" Bog asked.

"Actually, we are." Crystal nodded. "I was thinking we could give off a performance for 9/11."

"A performance?" Sugar Plum frowned. "You mean like a concert?"

"Yes, that's exactly what I mean." Crystal nodded. "I was thinking we could have you guys perform a song."

"Oh, goodie." Griselda smiled. "We all love singing."

"I know you do. So then, let's go to work." Crystal smiled.

...

That night, on the stage in the elf village, Crystal and her friends were getting ready for a performance of a lifetime.

The creatures had practiced their song all day and they felt that they were finally ready.

The audience were already standing around, waiting for the show to begin.

Although, there was one uninvited guest there.

"Roland!" Marriane growled when she saw him.

"Oh, hello Marriane." Roland greeted his ex fiance, but then gulped when Crystal approached him.

"I thought I told you to never show your face again." She hissed.

"Actually, you told me to never come back." Roland answered.

"GRRR, don't test me sparrow!" Crystal growled as her fangs grew in.

"Whoa whoa whoa, easy princess!" Roland cried. "You, are a princess right? Descendent of Dracula, right? Listen, I'm only here to enjoy the show. I overheard you guys practicing and I wanted to show my support."

"You bastard! You've been spying on us?!" Crystal shouted, her eyes turning dark.

"No, not spying!" Roland shivered. "I only just overheard you guys."

"Son of a bitch." Crystal spat as she turned away.

"Listen, I just want to enjoy the show." Roland promised. "Can I at least just do that, and then I'll leave."

"... Marriane?" Crystal turned to her purple fairy friend.

"... He can stay, but only for the show." Marriane nodded.

"Fine." Crystal sighed. "But you better not get any ideas, Roland. Remember, I can still drain your blood *snap* just like that. Got it?!"

"Got it." Roland nodded.

...

Later, as soon as everybody was settled down, the magical creatures lined up together on stage. Crystal was at the front, ready to make the announcement.

"How's everybody doing tonight?!" She shouted with excitement.

The crowd roared with excitement, clapping and stomping, hardly waiting for the performance they heard so much about.

"Alright alright alright." Crystal smiled before she went serious. "Now listen, today is officially the 14 anniversary of the twin towers and the 3,000 people that died back in September 11, 2001, a date we humans call 9/11. To celebrate those that died, my lovely students and friends have organized a performance just for you. But before we get on with that, let us bow our heads for a moment of silence."

The whole forest nodded before bowing their heads, praying for the 3,000 people that died all those years ago.

"Alright alright alright." Crystal smiled when the moment was over. "Now, without further abdue, I give you, The Strange Magic!"

Everybody stomped, clapped, and cheered as Crystal's friends came forward, ready to give their performance.

Bog: "We praise to God. In freedom, we descend."

Dawn: "Oh my god, another plane has just hit yet another building. Went right in the middle of it."

Marriane: "A large section of the building has just come out."

Bog: "Two planes crashed into the twin towers, another has landed in the field in Pennsylvania. A third plane has just crashed right into the Pentagon."

Sunny: "If tomorrow all the things were gone. I worked for all my life."

Sugar Plum: "We're very worried, and very scared."

Sunny: "And I had to start again."

Stuff: "We will do whatever is necessary."

Sunny: "With my children and my wife."

Stuff: "To defend our country."

Thang: "I thank my lucky stars, to the end here today."

Griselda: "Bin Laden, has no excuses."

Sunny: "Cause the flag still stands for freedom, and they can't take that away."

All: "And I'm proud to be an American, where at least I know I'm free. And I won't forget the men who died, who gave that right to me. And I'll gladly stand up, next to you and defend her still today. Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land. God bless the USA."

Bog: "This day shall be remembered forever."

Marriane: "This tragedy is effecting everybody in many ways, mostly sad ways."

Bog: "I ask you American people, to praise for the people this day."

Sunnu: "From the lakes of Minnesota. To the rivers of Tennessee. Across the plains of Texas. From sea to shining sea. From Detroit down to Houston. From New York to L.A. Where there's pride in every American heart. And it's time we stand and say."

All: "That I'm proud to be an American, where at least I know I'm free. And I won't forget the men who died, who gave that right to me. And I'll gladly stand up, next to you and defend her still today. Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land. God bless the USA."

Sunny: "And I'm proud to be an American, where at least I know I'm free."

Dawn: "And I won't forget the men who died, who gave that right to me."

Marriane: "And I'll gladly stand up, next to you and defend her still today."

Bog: "Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land."

All: "God bless the USA."

On the last note, Imp climbed up onto Crystal's shoulders, waving the miniature American flag around in his paws.

Everybody roared for the great performance given to them. But nobody was more astounded that Roland, knowing this was a performance directed by the vampire girl herself.

"Beautiful." He whispered. "Just beautiful."

A/N: Hey! Hope you enjoyed this 9/11 special. I'm so glad I got it uploaded on time, and its much longer than the 4 of July special. God bless those who died in 9/11.