The Tenth Day of Christmas

The entire family woke to the sound of the Incrediphone ringing. They all dashed downstairs. Bob picked up the receiver and answered.

"Hello?"

"Incredibles, we need your help!"

Bob hung up the phone and turned to his family. "We are needed everyone! Suit up now!"

Helen and Violet dashed into their rooms to change. Dash stood there with his arms folded.

"Dad, do we really have to? We are on vacation right now!"

Bob sighed and ruffled Dash's hair. "I know son. But we don't have a choice. Crime never rests."

Dash wanted to stay, but he reluctantly slumped into his room and changed.

The Incredibles arrived at Downtown Metroville. They ran inside a toy shop. Inside, three robbers held shoppers and workers hostage.

"Don't move!" commanded a robber, "or else this girl gets it."

He grabbed the arm of an 8 year old girl. He pointed the barrel of the gun to her temple. The little girl bawled in horror. Her parents wept in tears, helpless to save their daughter. Slowly and carefully, the robbers loaded their sacks with money. They kept their eyes on the Incredibles, who hadn't moved a step since they entered. Minutes later, the robbers had their sacks filled. The little girl was released. She ran toward her parents.

"Now don't you think of doing anything stupid." said one as he and his other cronies moved together toward the exit, aiming their guns.

They were getting closer and closer. To the exit. Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl, Invisigirl, and Speedster just stood there and smiled. The people stared at them, confused. The only ones who were more confused were the robbers. Normally, the Incredibles would spring into action.

It didn't take long to find out why. As soon as the robbers walked out of the store, they were greeted with a swarm of police officers. The robbers were outnumbered 3-to-12. They had no choice but to drop their guns, weapons, and surrender.

Back in the mall, a police officer came up to the family of Supers.

"Well, that is three naughty people added to Santa's list." joked the officer.

"And we didn't even have to move an inch sir."

Just then, another cry for help came inside the mall again. The four Supers dashed back inside. They were quite surprised to see Santa Claus and his band of elves at his side. Santa was carrying a big plasma gun with him.

"Ho, ho, ho Incredibles!" he guffawed. His laugh of "ho, ho, ho" became an evil "ha, ha, ha". Santa Claus took off of his costume, revealing his true identity.

"SYNDROME!!!" cried the family of Supers.

"That's right Incredibles! It is I!" he declared. "Well, technically, it is only a robot clone of myself. You see, just in case I encountered some sort of. . . fatal accident, I would. . ."

Syndrome continued his monologue. The family stared at him without moving a muscle. Nobody noticed Invisigirl turn invisible and slip away.

". . . now, in this new body, I plan to. . ."

Speedster interrupted, "Yeah, yeah. Just shut up will you? You have messed with my family and our lives for the last time!"

Speedster came running at Syndrome with blazing speed. He leapt into the air in an effort to tackle him. Syndrome pointed a finger at him and discharged his immobi-ray at the young Super. Mr. Incredible was about to run and save his son, when his wife pulled him back. Syndrome grinned at the two and viciously threw Speedster into the air. He collided against a tall Christmas tree. He, as well as ornaments and lights, came crashing down to the ground. Before he could get to his feet, Syndrome fired his beam again and lifted the immobilized Speedster into the air.

"Stop it this instant!" cried Elastigirl, on the verge of tears. "Leave him alone!"

Mr. Incredible clenched his teeth and clenched his hand into a fist. He wanted to hurt the robot Syndrome so dearly. But with his son as a hostage, Mr. Incredible was basically powerless. Well, not entirely powerless.

Invisigirl had been surveying the situation from behind a food stand. She quickly formulated a plan to not only save her brother, but to save the mall from the menace of Syndrome. Invisigirl dematerialized her head and arms. Elastigirl saw her daughter. The young heroine made some arm gestures, explaining her plan to her mother. Elastigirl nodded and ran to the tree, where a bunch of ornament shattering took place.

Syndrome looked at Elastigirl, then took a quick glance behind him. Fortunately, Invisigirl disappeared just in time. Syndrome placed an evil smile on his face. He forcefully threw Speedster onto the food stand, where Invisigirl was hiding. The food stand collapsed to the floor on impact, but no sign of Invisigirl.

Speedster was whimpering in pain, and a look of horror was shown on his face as the robotic Syndrome made his way slowly toward the young Super. Mr. Incredible couldn't hold his anger any longer. He charged at Syndrome, roaring in rage. Syndrome smiled and used his other hand to fire his immobi-ray at him. He levitated both Mr. Incredible into the air. He was about to fire his beam at Speedster

All of a sudden, Invisigirl reappeared a couple feet away from the three. She leapt in front of her brother and formed a spherical force field. Syndrome's immobi-ray reflected off of the field.

"NOW, MOM!!!" shouted she.

Elastigirl hurled a bunch of ornaments at the robot. Glass ornaments came crashing and shattering on the robot. As a result, Syndrome released Mr. Incredible from immobilization. Mr. Incredible leapt a couple feet backwards. Invisigirl dropped to the floor. Unfortunately, the daze Syndrome regained his focus and fired his immobi-ray at the teenage heroine.

"Nice plan little girl, but not good enough!"

This was all the distraction Speedster needed to dash into a nearby store. He returned with a long string of Christmas lights. He sprinted circles around the robot, entangling him. Invisigirl was released and the tied up Syndrome fell to the floor. The Incredibles all assembled together.

"Stand back everyone." commanded Mr. Incredible.

He took the loose end of the string of lights. He held it firmly as he spun around and around. Like the hammer throw, Mr. Incredible hurled the robot Syndrome up into the air until he disappeared into the sky.

Elastigirl went over to her son and took him in her arms. Mr. Incredible and Invisigirl joined her. Speedster began to cough a little. He slowly opened his eyes.

"Mom. . .dad?"

"Oh thank goodness." sighed Elastigirl.

"Have I been a good boy?"

The whole family laughed as another day came to a close.

The Incredibles celebrated ten Christmas Days:

Tenth day, crime fighting,

Ninth day, Disneyland,

Eight day, sleigh riding,

Seventh day, with snow,

Sixth day, ice skating,

Fifth day, caroling,

Fourth day, they're giving,

Third day, they're shopping,

Second day, they're wishing,

And the first day, they decorate a tree.