Santa Claus Pov:
"Another year, another month of work and preparation for everyone across the kingdom of Auradon and the rest of the world to enjoy the peace and giving of Christmas. While I've almost seen everything from my time of being a rather, powerful figure in everyone's mind and childhood. I'm always surprised about the things that are happening, such as the Throuple marriage between Mal and Evie who married Trickster. A rather wicked wedding, pun intended. Lucky I was able to watch from my viewing globe, as well continue to see who is nice and who is naughty. With how this type of positivity is displaying, it will be a grand holiday!"
Christmas Town-Night Time
Pass through the enchanted forest where the ancient holiday doors, where lie the lands of all the holidays that have their own worlds and people. Christmas Town, was in the middle of a full scale working as Christmas was coming in a couple of hours. So far things were going perfect, from the elves working on the new toys. The sleigh being worked on and of course, preparing the reindeer who would carry everything across the world. Making sure everything was ready was Elva, one of the members of Santa's Elite elf forces who was taking over with getting things ready for Christmas.
"Ok everyone! We have everything almost ready for deliveries. Boxes all wrapped up, clothing packaged in the right order and the reindeer are fully fed."
She announced to the worker elves as she was walking pass them who were putting the finishing touches on the toys. She was listing the various tasks that had been accomplished since she had taken over management. Walking outside she was seeing the decorations where she saw two of her friends, Fern and Snow working on the tree's.
"Oh, hey Ms. Management. Enjoying being the head elf in charge?"
Snow asking her of how she was working on some snowmen who she styled to look like famous people, while Fern was making the pine trees much more greener and having decorations across them.
"Be nice Snow, Elva is working hard to make sure Christmas will be amazing. While for us? Protection has never been better."
Fern responding to Snow of how she was selected when Ike got sick and had to take a full month. It was a nasty cold, in which Elva told the big man she could handle it. Which it was her first shot to manage the work shop, that lead to everyone still on schedule.
"That's good to hear Fern. But also that the list has changed a lot, did you know half of the orcs have gone good in the darker sports of the Isle?"
Elva asking them of how some of the most dangerous creatures have gone nice this time of year, which was a incredible surprise since orcs are never nice. Snow, rolled her eyes of how she knew why.
"I can give you one excuse why those large brutes are being nice this time of year."
Snow bringing up a reasonable case of how a race of rather dangerous species of warrior based creatures be nice for this time of year, who are always aggressive and grumpy. Elva, didn't want to think about it as she knew the answer.
"The heroes in training? I mean they've gotten much more aggressive lately. But not to much, they only teach the certain criminals a lesson to not doing any crime."
Responding to her of how the group Harold, the demigod of Hercules was recruiting more upcoming heroes, they also was a bit reckless with their skills and powers. Though the snow based elf gave her a cold glaze of how that wasn't the answer. Elva, merely sighs as she knew the proper answer.
"Ok, it's Trickster. But he's changed a lot, not that many explosions and injuries. But due to his married life, he's actually help naughty people stay on the path of good."
Explaining to the two of how with most of the naughty people coming from either the Isle, dark corners of Auradon as well across the land. Trickster has made a major help in keeping people on the right path, and the best part was he didn't even know it due to how he's always getting trouble whenever he's on the job.
"It should be considered ironic of how his father almost destroyed Christmas to now helping out without him knowing it?"
Fern asking the two elves of how while out of all the people that could help people be nice for Christmas, Trick of all people did so to. As well several other people that was close to him, Uma for her running the isle in a positive manner. Along Gamma being head security of the isle, made sure no one would try and be the net big bad. As well everyone else who was being much more nicer to one another.
"Yeah. Anyway, have any of you seen Mint? I wanted to ask him about the peppermint canes he promised to bring in for the stockings."
Elva bringing up a question of where the team leader was, seeing how while he wasn't exactly a happy elf like the rest of Christmas town. But the one thing he was which made him similar and able to fit in with everyone, was he could always accomplish a job. Including him when it came protecting Santa. As soon she asked about him, they heard that of some shrugging and pulling right in front of them.
"Speak of Krampus."
Fern announcing as they looked over to see that of Mint, who was pulling that of several bags of candy canes. The only way for them to obtain them was in the forest, where they grew underneath the snow. Looking tired, he could see the three elf's having a conversation.
"Nice to see the old gang together. Also, here's the candy canes."
Noticing everyone gathered as well handing the bag of candy canes for Elva, in which the elf in charge as she smiled to her friend. Looking at the others, they were also hiding the recent topic that they were discussing before he arrived.
"Are you all talking gossip behind me? Because I can claw it out. Just saying."
Mint asking of how they went from talking to one another to silent when he came, in which he could tell there was something up. Both Fern and Elva looked away seeing how they didn't want to tell him, though for Snow. Merely shrugged her shoulders seeing how Christmas was just around the corner, so there was no big deal to hide it.
"We were basically talking about how most of the considered 'naughtiest' to 'bad'. Have dramatically turned since Trick decided to visit them after he got married."
Speaking plain straight about the moment which made Mint groan of how the name still bothered him, sure he helped save Santa and punished Krampus's son Kruger for almost destroying Christmas. But he was still annoying like getting coal down the shoes. Elva could see since they've teamed up, Trick made him a friend on his phone and make several calls to him.
"Please, don't bring up that weirdos name. He still texts me on joining him on his 'jobs'. Even if that wacko got married, he's still same lunatic we've all met."
He spoke out of how Trick viewed him as a friend, more or less 'small angry clawed badger' he could hang out if Claw wasn't available. Which Elva could agree since she has seen Mint getting those messages as well annoying him. Though she considered it sweet since Mint didn't have that many friends here.
"Well I think it's nice there's someone like you, well. Not exactly to that of a normal degree, but someone who could socialize with you."
Trying to be positive with him of how there wasn't that many elves here that could relate to Mint due to his personality and background of his unusual abilities, while the Elites were considered his friends. It was good to expand his friendship outside of Christmas town.
"It would have been better if I was friends with that cyborg. At least we both can agree Trick's annoying, but still. I prefer being with you all than a second near Trick."
Stating to the three of how much he value their company and being with them than with a hybrid Vk who considers getting both shot and cut in half a enjoyable time. The three elves remained silent of how he still wasn't much of a open person to others across the world. As they were enjoying his somewhat humor, they heard that of galloping towards them.
"Guys!"
Someone shouted behind them in which the four elf's turned around seeing that Rupert, the first anthromorphic reindeer who apparently was going to help with Santa's sleigh this year. Which he considered a honor, though on the look of his face showed differently with what was going on.
"Rupert? What's wrong?"
Mint asking seeing that Rupert rushed here towards them, which meant either two things. Someone was pulling off pranks at the candy factory where they got a bit to riled up with the sugar. Or worst of all, something happened to Santa Clause.
"Trouble, at the big man's house. Have to come quick."
The reindeer informing them which made the four elves concern hearing at out of all the times something could happen to Santa, it be a problem since Christmas was around. Finishing up their work, the elite elves made a run to Santa's home to see what was going on. While for Elva, still had bags of candy cane with her.
"I'll catch up!"
Shouting to them of how she would still need to bring the bags to the workshop, as well try to make sure the rest of the elves didn't freak out. Since the last time it happen, it was chaos. So this year, Elva would make sure nothing would happen.
Santa's home
Heading to the big man's house, the Elites had just arrived in the nick of time. Along of seeing what was wrong with Santa, inside of the jolly man's home was the white beard man himself. Who was in bed with a towel over his head, along of sneezing a bit. From how he looked, he had somehow gotten a fever. Looking at the sight, he knew his elves would react to this.
"Rupert, while your a good reindeer in helping my husband. You should have at least let me tell them the news."
Spoke none other than Mrs. Claus, walking over to them she had come over to the bed room with several cups of warm milk. As well some soup for Santa, as this type of panic would make them all worried for him.
"Apologies Mrs. Claus, but this is urgent of how Christmas is in a few hours. And that out of all the times, him getting sick is bad news. I say it was Ike's fault."
Fern calling out of how when Ike got sick, Santa decided to visit him to see if he was alright. While his intention was good as well making sure the factory could continue, he somehow had gotten Ike's sickness. The jolly Christmas figure shook his hand to Mint of how it wasn't the sick elf's fault.
"Please, I didn't have my gloves with me. I was being reckless, but it isn't the time to be worried. We still have a holiday to do, in which. I can still do it."
Telling them all of how he's handle the holiday as well delivered the presents through rain, snow and sleet. A fever wasn't going get him down, though the elves and his wife stopped him seeing that it be a bad idea for him to continue.
"Sorry Santa, but if the wife wants you in bed. Your in bed."
Snow telling him of how his wife wouldn't want him to risk himself getting even more sick when he'd be traveling across the world in a a fever. Laying him back down on the bed, the beard man begun to think for a second. As everyone looked at him, they heard the door opening which showed Elva being here as well looking much relaxed.
"I just talked to the elves, everything is still on schedule. But, they don't know about Santa. Is there anything I can do?"
She asked like a worried child to Santa, in which he looked at her as well the other elves. While he hated seeing the holiday interrupted by something like a sickness or even a madman who try and destroy the spirit. It broke his heart to see his elves worry for him, he felt like a father in this type of moment. Raising his hand again, he made sure the elves didn't worry as he had a plan.
"There is something, but. I know it might not be the most smartest of choices, but. If there was time for something like this to happen, I've made a plan. A risky one, which I thought I'd never use."
Santa explaining to them of how he had made a plan in this type of predicament if it ever happened, none of them knew about it. Though Mrs. Claus, knew since she herself thought it was a risky one when she was told about it.
"Last Christmas, when I was still having being healed. There was someone, who was able to ride the sleigh. As well recover it, and that someone. Is both able to handle such pressure as this, along know what to do."
Telling them about the Kruger incident, with the VK helping them save Christmas. However, when Mint heard about the sleigh. His heart almost dropped realizing about who he was talking about, seeing that Santa's plan revolved around him.
"While there are others who can handle this. Trickster, is the only one who might be able to do the job."
Bringing up the Oogie boy's name of how when Mal and the others were handling the gift wrapping and getting everything ready, Trick had done a detailed look of how the sleigh would be ready for take off. As well knew how to ride it, the room fell silent of how Santa was going to call the son of the same man to kidnap him. Take his place on Christmas, of all days.
"Sir, with all due to respect. And I really mean it, that plan. Is so idiotic, it make Tweddle Dee and Tweddle Dumb. Hei Hei, Ed. Jasper and Horace, Kronk and Scuttle look like award winning scientists."
Mint naming several not so smart people who would possibly be better fits to helping this serious matter than Trickster. Santa, merely chuckled at the joke. As well could tell how he wasn't a fan of the Oogie boy.
"Sir, not to question your judgement. But why him? I mean, there have been others could help out. Mrs. Claus, Jack and possibly Miley. She has the Christmas spirit."
"Not to mention common sense."
Snow talking with Elva of how it seemed like a risky move to bring Trickster in this. Santa, nodded of how he wasn't a fan of this himself. More or less enjoying the though of his captor's son taking over Christmas, even if it was just for one night.
"It's because he has changed, more or less became responsible for his actions. It's not common for most people who grew up on a isle of villains, and seeing how he has acted. I wish to see if he can handle this, seeing how he cares for the children of the isle."
Explaining to them while Trick was the least considerable option of handling this, the one thing he cared for was the kids. Which they saw how he was being serious since he watches everyone on who's naughty and nice, but it was still a bad idea.
"However, seeing how this is a bad idea. I want you all to make sure he follows the proper preparations. As well gets ready, can you all do it?"
Asking his elite elf's to see if they could handle this mission, seeing how he was confident in trusting the possible redeemed VK help him out. They didn't object but nodded, turning to Mint who had the only number to Trick, made him groan in annoyed expression as he had to be the one to call him.
"Why does it always have to be on this month something bad has to happen?"
Questioning that Christmas town always had a problem whenever December came. Pulling out his phone, he see's the number tag 'don't call. Ever' in which it was Trick's number. Pressing the button, he soon waits for a response to which suddenly he gets a call.
"Mint! Oh it's been months since we've last talked! I've been trying to get with you on some costume changes. Show off some muscle for the ladies, especially with Elva. I know a man who likes a lady, especially you with those sharp claws of yours."
Spoke Trick out loud as well blurting out something personal as Elva noticed Mint looking nervous about what he said. The elf boy merely growled of how this was already a bad idea, in which he walks over to the side and whispers the problem that was going on.
"Are you sure he's going for it? I mean, he's married now and has a lot to handle. I don't think that.."
Before Rupert could say of him not aiding the call to help Santa, there was a scream seeing how that might a possibly yes for Trick in coming to their aid.
"I've been waiting so long for this! After our first team up I did some drawings of us kicking some punks. But this is better, the Oogie that saved Christmas! Im coming over right now, with some helpers along the way. Tell ole big red that I won't let him down."
Trick shouted again through the phone as he hung up, they all saw the look on Mint's face feeling like he made a terrible mistake.
Later at the toy factory
As the elves were gathered up, Santa was there with a blanket as he was explaining to them what was happening. Though when he told them about the replacement that be handling the delivery, it didn't go so well.
"We're all doomed!"
One of the elf's shouted as the group of small toy elves begun to freak out, however. Before anyone could start breaking the toys, Mint unsheathed his peppermint claws and scratched the side of the wooden poles, which made everyone stop quickly looking to the elite elf.
"Look. I wasn't on board with Santa's choice, but if the big guy believes the guy can help. He can help, besides. We're the ones who help Christmas. So whatever this Oogie is bringing, we can handle it."
Mint speaking out to the elves in a confident tone of how they would make sure Christmas would go smoothly, it made most of them trust Mint due to how he helped bring Santa back home safely. While the atmosphere of the room was calming down, they heard of a thumping sound. It spooked everyone as well the elves guard Santa, at the door. They saw a shadowy figure looming over, as well it opening wide. Everyone jumped out of fright as they thought it was monster, but it was Trickster. Who had his usual clothing along had three friends would help him in this predicament, Dizzy, Celia and Streak who had their own Christmas clothing on.
"Did someone say the magic word Oogie? No seriously, these ears are good at crazy hearing. I heard one of the reindeers saying he's going to Hawaii after this."
Trick asking the group of worried workers seeing how their chances of a good Christmas just went down hill. The young Vk looked at them seeing how they didn't this was a good plan, however they had Trick's back since they knew him better.
"Come on everyone, this is the time of year where we all can be together. There's no time to mess around right?"
Dizzy asking them seeing that she was told by Trick that the elf's were a bit, nervous by Trick's family history. However, when the pointed eared workers saw Dizzy's face as well felt her words. They see her innocence, meaning it could happen. The three VK's rushed to the elves to see what had to be done, while for Trick. Saw Santa and the elites looking at him.
"Well if isn't my favorite B team of costume friends. I'm saying that cause Harold's team is A class, while my friends are S class. So, heard you need a hand in this."
Trick asking them of how when he was told about Santa being sick, it was both bad and saddening since it was the only time he could wear the new winter clothing Evie got for him.
"We don't, we're going make sure that you know how things get done here. Cause while Santa believes you got this, I don't."
Mint telling him straight out as the others sighed of how he still didn't like the idea. While the words might have hurt some of the workers feelings, Trick. Merely smiled as well tapped on his head of how that was the right type of words to get him motivated.
"Well by all means, stick around and watch. At how a Oogie boy like me, can get Christmas back on top. Streak! Track four if you would."
Calling out to his sidekick as the boy rolled his eyes of what he meant, pulling out a CD that was labeled 'track four'. He placed it in nearby CD player, suddenly music begun to play in which he was going use as he was feeling the groove.
"I've spent so many night's lying dead on my bed, I was a empty bug with no one left to boogie any more."
Beginning to sing for them as well to elves of how he's gotten a bit bored with no one calling him lately, which involved his friends. Who he looked at Mint which made the peppermint elf groan in embarrassment.
"I never thought I'd have the chance to get a second shot, but it's you and me ole Sandy boy. So I'll give it all I got."
Looking to Santa as he wasn't going let him down with this opportunity, to which he whistled to his friends to make sure to bring in some real tools to help things get ready.
"I just can't wait for you to see the thing's I'm going do, but I guess that all depends on how much time there's left to do."
Singing to Santa as Trick was getting excited to show him how he would help save Christmas. As the elves looked concerned about this, Cecil. Daughter of Dr. Facilier brought out a old Christmas book to tell them of how it would go down.
"Twas the night before Christmas and just out of sight. A creature was stirring, to give you a fright. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, and hope that Trick wouldn't be there!"
Showing them a pop up image of Trickster which made the elves panic, but not before they saw on the table. The Oogie Vk out of clothing in that of some DJ type clothing with his own clothes along getting ready to show his moves.
"Look who's got the boogie and who's back in town? Look who's back on top and guess who's going down?"
Asking them all as he describing the naughty ones as he had several 'gifts' for them which involved both scary and 'harmless' bugs for them. Which both Dizzy and Streak helped put in.
"No where to run, no place to hide. So say goodbye!"
"Cause this Oogie's got his boogie back this time around."
The two and Trick singing together of how they would make sure naughty people get a proper lesson. As Mint watched the show, he saw how Santa was enjoying the music. While the others keeping a close eye of how things were getting handled. Trick slides over to Santa as he smiled at the jolly man.
"Cause this year Santa's glowing green coming straight from Christmas town. Cause I got my Oogie back this time around."
Smiling to him as Santa could see he was getting into the mood of helping out, the Oogie boy noticed Mint. Who wasn't enjoying the moment as he swung by his side to see what was wrong.
"Why you looking so glum Mint? Not enjoying the song? It's the holidays, have a smile. Or, whatever you consider fun."
Asking him which made Mint more annoyed as he pushed Trick to side, seeing how he and his helpers were doing more than what was already been done.
"Now this has all gone far enough, we've done this all before. Just head on out and please get out whatever you have in store."
Mint going on with the song as well not doing it on purpose as he unsheathed his claws to Trick to stop this. The Vk nodded as well did a little sharpening with Mint's claws as well spun him around guiding him through the workshop.
"Oh! Leave me out? Not a chance old chump, I got the call to serve. Cause Christmas needs a little spice and so I volunteer!"
Telling him as he hurled the angry elf to that of a large teddy bear which gave him a hug, looking to his friends. He had them go to the elites and hand them some gifts, which while terrifying. Was both actual gifts and some candy as well.
"Will deck the halls with creepy crawls, so sit back and watch. Cause this Trickster is going kick it up a notch!"
Instructing to Mint of how he was going make this Christmas different from all the rest. Streak, had placed several dolls of witches and goblins in several presents making sure they were safe. Along seeing how some of the elves were worried about the new 'gifts'.
"The children were frightened and scared in their beds, as visions of Trickster danced in their heads. Then what do my wondering eyes should appear, is Trickster coming for Christmas this year!"
Both they and Celia singing as suddenly, the toys soon came to life. Trick, taking the chance leapt onto the table and made the living toys dance by his side as they mimicked his moves.
"Look who's got the boogie and who's back in town? Look who's back on top and guess who's going down?"
Asking the toys as they pointed at the naughty people on Santa's list, which several bugs were being guided into the bag. The trio of VK helped the elves get to the rhythm as they joined along as well.
"No where to run, no place to hide. So say goodbye!
"Cause this Oogie's got his boogie back this time around."
The four singing as the whole toy factory was getting in the rhythm of the song, especially the Elites who saw how Trick was making sure the presents were all in Santa's sack. Peppermint, was the only one not trusting the moment as he still didn't trust Trick. Continuing his dance, he slides over to Santa and handed him a gift from himself to him.
"Cause this year Santa's glowing green coming straight from Christmas town. Cause I got my Oogie back this time around."
Telling him as Santa smiled at the young man who was helping him in the situation, as everyone was enjoying the music. Mint noticed a bag of presents up on the second floor that needed to come down, to which he rushed after seeing that needed to get in the sack.
"He's strange, he's sick! He horrifying!"
"Come now look alive, this holiday has to survive for little VK's on the isle! "
Trick telling the elves as they had some comments about him, while Trick wasn't listening. He wasn't looking up at the set of presents that were over his head, as Mint didn't notice him as he tried to lower it down.
He's serious? Is it true? What the heck is he even saying?
The elves question Trick as they soon noticed the bag, along of Mint who was trying to pull the lever that would bring down the collection of presents to them so they get to the sleigh on time.
"Santa had a solid run, but there's a new Sandy Claws here in town. And I've only just begun!"
Trick doing a high note as the sound made Mint more annoyed which his anger made the lever move, but to fast as the presents land right on top of Trick. Everyone gasped at the sight thinking that the Oogie Vk may have been crushed, however. The presents begun to shake which they soon got blow away, emerging from the presents. Was Trick, who had his own custom made Santa suit which was similar to the original but with a frightening look.
"Now! Look who's got the boogie and who's back in town? Look who's back on top and guess who's going down?"
Asking them all as he walked across the toy table right outside, where Dizzy and the others had the sleigh ready. Along the reindeer who were being lead by Rupert, dancing to the music as everyone felt like they were ready for Christmas.
"No where to run, no place to hide. So say goodbye!"
"Cause this Oogie's got his boogie back this time around!"
The four Vk announced at the elves as they all begun to do a synchronized dance, especially the elites who were enjoying that everyone went right on schedule. As Mint rushed down to see this, he saw Santa outside looking at Trick and his friends heading up onto his sleigh.
"Now I heard him explain as he crept through the night, merry Christmas to all and to all a good fright!"
The three VK announcing as they did a bow to the elves of how they were glad to assist them on how they could get through this. Trick, making sure they were all buckled up for the right. Placed on his fake beard and grabbed the reigns of the sleigh as well putting on some shades.
"Yes! Cause I got my boogie back this time around!"
Finishing his song as he soon made the sleigh takeoff, hearing his laughter. The elves merely cheered of how he was going do it, Trick was going help make sure Christmas happen. Elva, who smiled at the sight noticed Mint looking speechless about what happen.
"See? He wasn't here to mess up anything. He wanted to help, you shouldn't always think people are the same. Especially when it comes to the holidays."
She spoke with a smile as she gave him a quick hug, Mint merely got surprised by the affection as he nodded. She went to the others as she was going plan the after party for a job well done. As things went down, the elf heard that of some chomping sounds from behind him. Which was Santa having some cookies which he brought along with him from his house.
"Oh, apologies Mint. But I had to bring a snack here, seeing the dancing and singing made me rather hungry. They were delivered by a penguin on Thanksgiving."
Informing Mint as it was understandable, though the smell was different. Taking a look at the cookies, they had a rather strange smell. That of tears, from which he remembered from a certain purple haired girl. Used human tears to make a Prince fall for her.
"What's in the box?"
He asked concerned as Santa got curious as well, in which he opened it and saw two things. The first was some ingredients on how to get rid of a fever, and the second a note.
"Dear Sandy Claws and Mint, now before you get mad I paid off a penguin to deliver these spell made cookies for Santa to help convince him to let me save Christmas. I did it so that the big guy could have a break. As well see how tough it is, plus. I promised Dizzy and the others on a joy ride and make the kids at the academy jealous as crap! But anyway, hugs and kisses Trick. PS, got you a present to."
He finished reading the note as both Santa and Mint were left speechless, while for Mint. Who looked inside of the present saw a mistletoe shirt with it saying 'kiss me and I'm all yours' on it. Santa, while a bit upset for the deceit. Couldn't help but chuckle of how this all in the means of letting him take a break, however for Mint. Made him yell out into the night sky.
"Damn you Oogie VK punk!"
Shouting out which made almost everyone hear him, while in the sky. Was Trick and his friends chuckling of how he and Santa might have found out, along that they would make sure that everyone got their Christmas present right on time. As well make sure it was a holiday nobody forgot.
"Trickster here, to tell you that yes. What I did was, ok wasn't 'good'. But come on, Santa needs a break now and then. Also, that it's a one time thing. So don't expect you all seeing me come down the chimney with toys on Christmas night. Anyway, hope you all have a good month. Best of the holidays, and also. Make sure to tune in, there could be more wickedness soon. See you later~"
