"Pleeeeeease?" Buzz looked up at his grandmother pleadingly.

"I really don't think a laser is a suitable present, dear," sighed Nana.

"But I'll be careful! I promise!"

"Wouldn't you rather get a nice pair of socks, or perhaps a new shirt?" Nana asked.

"That's what you always give me." He approached Nana's chair and put his hand on her knee. "I thought you'd get me something cool this year, since you're the best nana in the world. I guess I was wrong." He managed to force a few tears to fall down his cheeks.

Nana put down her knitting. "Oh, alright. If you promise to only play with it when an adults are around, I'll get you the laser for Christmas," she said, wiping away his tears.

Buzz paced back and forth impatiently, the laser in his hands.

Nana always takes forever when relatives call, the boy thought frustratedly.

They had been about to test Buzz's new toy when Nana heard ringing coming from the house, and she soon became immersed in a phone conversation with family.

"It's not fair, Fluffy!" Buzz complained to the black cat sleeping in a nearby sunbeam. "I'm sure I could handle the laser fine on my own. I wish I hadn't made that stupid promise about only using it with adults around." A smile suddenly crept over his face. "Fluffy, you're six, so you're an adult in cat years. That means I can test my laser right now without breaking my promise to Nana!"

Glancing left and right to make sure no one was watching, Buzz aimed the laser at a tin can lying on the road. He squeezed the trigger, but nothing happened.

"Aw, come on!" Buzz closed his eyes and squeezed harder. He felt the gun recoil and heard a loud shriek. Cautiously opening his eyes, he found his aim had veered off slightly. Fluffy ran back and forth in pain, her singed tail still smoldering.

Uh oh. Buzz quickly hid the gun behind his back.

"Alright, Buzz, I'm finished." Nana stepped out the house. "Now we can test that laser of yours."

Buzz gave her a nervous grin. "O-okay."

"My goodness, what happened to Fluffy?" Nana stared at the unhappy feline.

"Um... she must have gotten to close to the fireplace," mumbled Buzz.

"But I'm sure she was outside when I last so her," Nana frowned. "Oh well, I'll get her some tuna to make her feel better and then we can test your laser."

Buzz nodded guiltily. I really should tell Nana the truth. He looked down at the gun in his hands. But then she'll take away laser! It's probably best to keep it secret. That way, no one will ever find out.

Unknown to him, someone far away had just turned to one of his little green helpers. "Put Buzz Lightyear on the Naughty List for next year."

Author's note: Credit goes to Cartoonhottie2009 for the idea. Merry Christmas folks!