Happy Friday! So, today the world was suppose to end. But the Mayans seem to be wrong and it didn't so this story will be finished! Unless something dramatic happens in the next few hours, I doubt it though. Anyways... this chapter is based off the song What's This from Nightmare Before Christmas. It is in Jasper's point of view and I kind of like it. POV is becoming easier to write than third person. Should I be concerned?

Disclaimer: I don't own song or characters.

Chapter 21: What's This?

What's this? What's this? There's color everywhere. What's this? There's white things in the air, What's this? I can't believe my eyes. I must be dreaming wake up, Jack, this isn't fair. What's this? What's this? What's this? There's something very wrong. What's this? There's people singing songs. What's this? THe streets are line with little creatures laughing. Everybody seems so happy, have I possible gone daffy? What is this? What's this?

Jasper POV:

It was snowing, or at least I think that's what humans called it. Down in the south, we didn't get snow. I was running. I had left Peter and Charlotte. They always said that they did not mind me joining them, that it was always a pleasure, but I could feel their emotions. The lust the two had for each other, the love. It made me guilty that I intruded on it with my moodiness. We hunted humans, and for them it was easy. One or two lives, but for me it was different. I could feel the terror, the pain and frightened feelings each prey had. I could feel them in me. It wasn't nice. So I left. I needed space and Peter and Charlotte agreed, after a promise to check in.

I had been running for a while now. Probably a few days. I was running across the country. Stopping here and there when I truly needed to hunt. I couldn't lose control. I needed to keep in control. If I could live with the humans, the way they lived, I could possibly stay in one place longer. Running was getting old. Running every day. What was the point if you would just be running again?

I stopped in a small town. It was by Seattle but I'm not sure the name. It was small. I stopped when I got to what looked like the center or town. It was twilight, so I could be out without worries. Lights hung on houses, making the town shine. In the center there was a large tree. It too had lights and I think bulbs hung on it. What was going on?

I kept walking, maybe I could figure this out. I walked across the little square, taking in my surroundings. In front of the gigantic tree was a group of people. They were singing oddly happy songs, all with a common theme. Something about a baby and Christmas. I kept walking because I didn't know what the singers were doing. Kids were running around laughing, eating little canes, that smelt like peppermint. I kept walking looking around. I wasn't paying attention until I ran into someone.

"I am so sorry. I wasn't paying attention." The voice that spoke was soft. It belonged to a human girl. She was pretty and smelt really good. I couldn't hurt her though. I held my breath. If I smelt here there would be little hope.

"No worries, ma'm. It was my fault too. Can you tell me what's going on here?" I gestured t what surrounded us.

"Are you new in town? It's the annual Christmas tree lightning!" She said with a cheery tone. I felt the happiness radiate around her. It brought a smile to my face. I hadn't felt happiness in a while.

"What exactly is Christmas?" I asked her. She gave me a look.

"Where are you from?" She was very curious. "I've never met anyone who doesn't know what Christmas is. Even if you are new in town, that's just strange."

"Here and there, ma'm. I've been on my own for a while now, though. Never celebrated the holidays." It wasn't the truth but I couldn't tell her that.

"You've got a southern accent though. I'm sorry about your family though."

"It's been a while. And I've forgotten about it." I guess my tone made her drop the subject.

"Anyways, Christmas is a wonderful holiday. It's filled with cheer and happiness and family. If you are religious, it's the day that Jesus Christ was born. If you aren't, it's a day where you give presents to those you care about. You decorate your house with Christmas trees, garland, poinsettias. You can decorate you tree like the one here in the square. People make baked goods and cookies, and even eat candy canes and gingerbread." She got lost in the thought of Christmas.

"That sounds very... exciting. What's with the red hats?"

"Those are Santa hats! And before you ask, Santa is a man, originally Jolly Old St. Nick, who goes around the world on Christmas Eve, giving presents to the children of the world." Jasper nodded in understanding.

"Thank you, ma'm. I'll let you go now. I've already delayed you enough." I tilted my head in politeness. Even if I was a monster, my mother taught me to be polite. That's how we were in the south.

"It was no problem. Merry Christmas!" With that the girl skipped away. I sighed and started to breath again. I would have to hunt tonight. But I'll call Peter first, maybe he knows of this strange holiday. I took out my phone and found his number. The two of us agreed that phones would be necessary if I left. It turned out to be a good idea.

"Hey Peter, it's Jazz." I spoke first when he answered the phone. It was stupid, I mean who else was going to call him.

"Hey Jasper, how are you doing? Charlotte was wondering when you would call. We haven't heard from you in a month." Had it really been that long?

"I'm fine. No slip ups wince I've left. What about you two?"

"We are good. We found a place in Chicago, it's nice enough. Charlotte wants to stay here for a few months. She thinks its good to interact with the humans. Only bad thing is that it's can get sunny here for at least a week at a time. Where are you? Out of Arizona I hope?"

"Yah, I'm currently in Washington. Seattle I think. It's nice. I've been running through the state for two days and no sun has come out yet. Mostly rain. It's nice to be out during the day."

"Really? That's awesome! Maybe Charlotte will find a place that isn't sunny for us. It seems like a nice thing."

"It is. But anyways I'm in this little town and I learned the weirdest thing today. Do you know about Christmas?" I couldn't hold my info in any longer. The small talk was nice but I wanted to share.

"Christmas? I've heard of it, why?" Of course Peter would have heard of it. He read lots of books.

"Well, this town is having a Christmas tree lightning. And they eat these things call candy canes that smell sweet and people sing songs and decorate these trees. And this guy called Santa gives presents to everyone! Every kid in the world. It's interesting Peter. You should go look around Chicago. I bet they celebrate it there too." I rambled, but tried to keep it masculine. I wasn't going to squeal about this.

"That's cool. I'll have to tell Charlotte about it. Why are you telling me though?"

"I was thinking that next year we could celebrate it. It seems like something we should do together. You and Charlotte are basically my family. And I haven't had anyone else to spend time with."

"That sounds like a plan. Let's not forget it. You stay out of trouble, got it Jazz?" Peter said, his tone pointed that he had to go.

"Of course. You have plans with Charlotte tonight?" I asked him.

"Yah, it's her birthday. We are going hunting at her favorite place."

"Tell her happy birthday for me. I'll let you go. Talk to you soon Peter."

"See ya Jasper." And then the phone call ended.

I suddenly had a lot more hope for the next year. Hopefully, the next year will be better then my past year. It will be the year that I have something to look forward to. I'm going to change my ways this year, and I am going to succeed.

Next year I am going to celebrate Christmas, and it was going to be cheerful, like this little town.

A/N: Did you like it? I hope you did. I hope everyone is enjoying their Friday and for those you are in school, it's CHRISTMAS BREAK! Enjoy your break students. Please let me know your thoughts, whether you liked it or hated it (and why if you want to be extra nice), or really anything. I don't have much to do anymore.

HAPPY SURVIVING THE END OF THE WORLD,

-KBRCKCBlack ~.~