Chapter 3: 9 months later

It had been nine months since the wedding, and the baby was a month late. Sally sat down in the armchair in the living room of the newly remodeled Skellington house, now the Skellington manor. She held her stomach and sighed, frowning deeply. Each day that passed made the ragdoll more worried. Was the baby okay? Were there any health complications? Sally rubbed her stomach, slightly relieved when she felt a kick. "At least you're okay my little one...I really hope we get to meet you soon...We have so much to show you. You'll love it here in Halloween Town. You'll get to meet Grandpa and Grandma, Igor, the Mayor, the witches, the vampire brothers, Clown, Behemoth, the Sea Monster Gal and the Corpse family...You're going to love everyone. I promise." Sally looked out the window and down at the Town Square. It was Halloween once again and Jack was coming through the gates in his Pumpkin King costume. Sally smiled. "And your father...He's really excited to meet you...He's the Pumpkin King, and the friendliest man that you will ever meet. He's going to love you so much...We've loved you since we first found out about you."

Sally looked up as Zero flew up, barking. "Hello Zero. Do you want to say hi to the baby?" The ghost dog nuzzled her stomach, barking happily. Sally smiled, reaching to pet Zero when she felt a sudden wetness. Zero whined as he noticed the water on the floor. Sally's eyes widened in shock. "Oh my...Zero, go get help, quick! I think the baby's coming!" Zero yelped and quickly flew off, flying straight through the manor and outside. He phased through the gate and barked frantically to get everyone's attention. Jack emerged from the fountain, now in his normal tuxedo, waving to everyone as they cheered.

When he saw Zero he rushed over. "Zero, what's going on? You're supposed to be protecting Sally." The ghost dog flew around Jack, whining and barking. Jack's eye sockets widened and his jaw dropped. "Oh my...The baby's coming! Doctor Finkelstein, I need your help, quick! The baby's coming!" Jewel grabbed her husband's wheelchair and pushed him over. "Well what are we waiting for, my boy? We have to hurry!" Everyone began talking all at once and followed Jack as he ran in strides to his gate. He pushed it open and ran up the walk, bursting through the doors. "Sally, where are you?!"

"I'm in the living room, Jack! Hurry!" Sally called, crying out in pain. Jack ran to the living room while Jewel rolled the doctor after him. Everyone stood outside the front doors, talking amongst themselves. "I can't believe it's finally coming!"

"Will it be a boy or boy or girl?"

"Our town is getting a Pumpkin heir!"

"This is so exciting!"

"I bet it'll be a little ragdoll!"

"No, a skeleton!"

"Maybe it'll be twins!"

"Oh that would be so wonderful!" Two hours had passed. It was a long and tiring process, but well worth it. Doctor Finkelstein handed a bundle in a blanket woven from spider webs to Sally. She took the bundle gently in her arms as Jack helped her sit up. "Congratulations, you two. You are now parents." Doctor Finkelstein said.

Jack put an arm around Sally's shoulders as she pulled the top the blanket back to reveal a tiny skull with short pumpkin orange hair. Eyesockets opened and looked at them both. Sally smiled, eyes watering over with tears. "Oh Jack...She's beautiful...!" Jack got down on his knees so he could get a better look. He tapped the baby's skull with a bony finger, making the infant grab it in a tiny hand. Jack smiled. "Welcome to the family our little pumpkin princess..." The infant pulled his finger into her mouth and ducked on it.

Sally stroked the small bit of hair of it's skull lovingly. Doctor Finkelstein grabbed some paperwork. "Now you both just have to name her. What's her name?" Sally smiled at Jack. He returned her smile and gave a nod. Sally looked at Doctor Finkelstein. "Her name will be Meagan Joann Skellington..." Doctor Finkelstein wrote the name down and handed a piece of paper to Jack. "That's a beautiful name, my dear..."

"Doctor Finkelstein, Jewel, want to say hi to your granddaughter?" The doctor looked surprised. "My...granddaughter? My precious Jewel, we're grandparents!" Jewel hugged her husband. "I can't believe it...!" Sally held out the baby skeleton to them both. "She's so adorable!" Jewel said. They both kissed the top of her skull. "She's going to a genius one day, I bet." The doctor said. "Hello Meagan, I'm your grandma, and this is your grandpa." She reached with a tiny hand, giggling. Jack stood up and left the room for a moment. He went to the master bedroom and pulled out a small box. He ran back to the living room and opened the box, pulling out a bat shaped binky. He took his daughter in his arms and put the binky in her mouth. She smiled sucked on it contentedly. Jack hugged her. "Hello, my little princess...I'm your father, and this beautiful woman is your mother...Welcome to the world, Meagan..."
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Everyone stood outside, waiting anxiously for the news. The Mayor saw Jack coming and faced the crowd. "Here comes Jack everyone!" The citizens of Halloween Town gasped and went silent, looking at Jack as he came out. "Thank you all for showing your support and bearing with us...I am proud to introduce your Pumpkin Princess, Meagan Joann Skellington!" Jack held up his daughter proudly for everyone to see. "It's a girl!"

"It's a skeleton!"

"Guess it's not twins, then."

"We have a Halloween princess!"

"She's so adorable!"

"She looks just like her father!"

"How is her hair orange?"

"Who cares? Best Halloween ever!" Everyone cheered and applauded. "Everyone hail to the Pumpkin Princess!" The citizens of Halloween Town exclaimed.

A/N: Sorry for the shorter chapter everyone, but I had to skip the birthing scene for obvious reasons. I promise the next chapter will be longer! Thanks to everyone who loves my story! I love reviews! So the more reviews you all leave, the happier I am! And the happier I am, the faster I update! For those who are reviewing my story, thank you so much! Your feedback is very much appreciated! I do not own Lock, Shock, Barrel, Oogie, my mama and papa or anyone in Halloween Town. Only this story!