Hey, guys merry Christmas I know I'm a little late but I'm back. With my story for this season, can't guarantee it will be down before the month is over but I will try to get this out as fast as I can. This story takes place in my imaginary universe. This is were my OC's live, and will be the setting for more stories in the future. I hope you like this rewrite of Tattletail I wote this last year but never finished it. So, now I am I hope you like it.
Prologue
We've all had a special toy we wanted for Christmas. It's always the hottest toy of the year that you beg your mom and dad for days on end. And this year's hottest toy is called Baby Talking Tattletail. A Furby knock-off, but I don't get why anyone would want one. And every time I see them in that 90's themed commercial, I just can't help but wonder how they got so popular in the first place. But, when someone gave me a mysterious present, my very merry Christmas turned into a very scary Christmas. The story I'm about to tell you took place three years ago I was 15 at the time
Chapter 1: The Gift
It was Christmas time in Imaginary Land, and everyone was in the festive mood. And who could blame them? After all, we only had five days to go until Christmas. I was also getting ready to join helping others with my friends Emily, Amy, Cindy, Chloe, Mimi, and my boyfriend of seven months Ventus. I was getting my shoes on when there was a knock on the door. I opened it, and there was Emily, her sister Amy and Cindy
"Hurry up, Dakota, we'll be late, and all the good spots will be taken." Emily said, "Calm down, Ems, we'll get there with plenty of time to spear. We're just volunteering at the school; it's not a competition. Plus, Dakota's been watching this house while the family is having a tropical vacation." Amy explained, "Well, I wish they took me with them. This has been the worst winter weather in years. There are blizzards in the forecast all week. It's going to be a nightmare getting to and from Christmas dinners!" Emily exclaimed as we walked out the door, "We're setting up guest rooms just so our family has a place to stay in case we get snowed in for the night." Amy explained,
"Speaking of Christmas Dinners. Dakota, didn't you get invited to one by one of our old friends?" Emily asked, "Yes, I did, but I'm still deciding if I want to go." I said, "Well, you better make up mind so I can fly you over there early enough to beat the storms. Or better yet, I could rent a snowplow and plow you to safety. Assuming, I have snowplow coverage." Emily said, "Come on, ladies, let's get going, or we'll get stuck in the snow." I said, walking away with the others. We walked until we ran into Chloe Cindy's younger sister Vanitas a good friend of ours and my boyfriend's brother. And Mimi,
"Hey, guys." I said, "There you girls are. We were wondering when we would meet up." Mimi said, "Sorry for keeping for you waiting. But what are you looking at?" I asked, "Them." Chloe said, pointing to the window. Inside was a big display of Tattletails toys in purple, yellow, and blue. And on the sign was a big brown one. That was Mama Tattletail. But, she's been recalled since last year. "Man, Tattletails are more popular than I thought." Emily said, "No, kidding. Every kid in town wants one." Vanitas said,
"Well, I'm still surprised. There just Furby knock offs." I said, "Well, there new, and whenever there's a new toy, people eat them up." Chloe said, "True that. Now, come on, we're going to be late, better not let everyone do all the work." I said as we walked to the school together.
So, you see, due to the bad weather, a lot of houses have been damaged or destroyed, especially the retirement homes. So, the school has agreed to let some people stay. But only until the end of winter break. When we got there, we saw our friends Ventus and Dimentio,
"Hey, boys." I said, "Dakota, girls. Good to see you." Dimentio said, Hovering over to us, "Hey, baby, how are you?" Ventus asked, holding me in his arms, "I'm doing great. What about you?" I replied, "Better now that you're here." He said, kissing me, "Ugh, you're in love. We get it. Now, can we go inside my paper is freezing." Dimentio said, "Yeah, so am I let's get inside before we freeze." Chloe said, "Like, the inside of a school is any better." Dimentio said, "You're the one who said you were freezing." Mimi said, "Yeah, but it's like Antarctica in there" He replied,
"Come on, guys, it's warmer in there, then it is out here," I said, heading for the doors, and the others soon followed.
When we got inside, the school was warmer than we thought it would be. The hallways were filled with people going to different classrooms to do their work. "Well, it looks like everyone is pretty busy today. We better get started." Cindy said, "Yep, to the gym." Emily said, and off we went. The gym was where the people were staying. Volunteers were helping by setting up beds getting food, and donating toys and clothes. We saw some of our other friends and gave them a hand. After working for a while and talking about our Christmas plans, we started to overhear some girls talking. "Do you think it's true?" One girl asked, "I'm not sure but, there are more and more sighting each day." Another girl replied, "Excuse me? But I couldn't help but overhear. What you were talking about." I said, facing the girls. The three girls were wearing gothic clothes except for one girl who had her black hair in pigtails with candy cane hair ties and a candy cane sweater. "Let me guess your mom made you wear it?" Emily asked,
"Yes, yes, she did." The girl said, looking a bit embarrassed. "So, I'm guessing you haven't heard about the rumors?" One of her friends asked, "No, What rumors?" I asked, "Well, It's just rumored, it could be nothing. But, apparently, there is something wrong with the Tattletails. I heard anyone with one would get visited by a red glowing-eyed monster." The pigtailed girl explained, "Are you sure that's not just a story?" Emily asked, "That's what I thought too at first. But, several kids are in the hospital in a coma. And all of them had Tattletails." She explained, "That's crazy. Anything else?" Chloe asked, "Yeah, they all had deep bite marks that look like something metal dug into them." The girl said, leaving us speechless, "Well, we got to get going now. See you later, girls." She said, leaving us feeling freaked out.
Later that day, we were heading to my house for some Christmas preparations. While talking about the story, we just heard. "So, do you think those rumors are true?" I asked, "Well, weirder things have happened. And, when it comes to toys, they're just horror moves in the making." Emily said, "She's right. We should keep our eyes open." Ventus said,
We were walking by the lockers when we noticed someone crying. Her name was Rose, and she had long wavy red hair and was sitting with her head in her knees. "Hey, Rose, what's the matter?" I asked, "Are you still moping about Ventus? You know Dakota was dating him long before you started liking him." Emily said, a little harsher then she meant. You see, Rose had a crush on Ventus after helping her with an assignment not long before we told everyone about us dating. When Rose found out, she was pretty upset, but they didn't know each other very well anyway. "Oh, hi girls, hi Ventus. No, Emily, that's not why I'm crying. Something horrible happened to my family last night." She explained, "Really?! What happened?" I asked, sitting next to her "Well, I'm sure you already heard about the Tattletail rumors by now. Have you?" She asked, "Yeah, something about a red glowing-eyed monster." Chloe said, "Yes, that one. Well, last night, we found my little cousin unconscious on the floor with bite marks on his arms and legs. He's in a coma last time we checked. He was staying with us and was sleeping in my brother's room." Rose explained, "Did either of them have Tattletails?" I asked, "Yes, they got them as an early Christmas present." Rose said,
"And what happened to your brother?" I asked, "He, he lost his mind!" Rose shrieked, "When we found him, he was hiding inside his closet, muttering to himself saying things like red eyes, red eyes, and Mama's looking after you." She said, eerily leaving us in shock "He's seeking treatment now. And there Tattletails were taking away. "Don't worry, Rose; I'm sure everything will be okay." I said, "Yeah, cheer up. I'm sure they'll be fine." Cindy said, "We have to go now, Marry Christmas Rose." We said, leaving "Thanks, girls and Marry Christmas to you too." She said, feeling much better.
At my house, that wasn't my house. All of us were doing the things we needed for Christmas. Chloe was making gingerbread cookies. Emily and Amy were wrapping presents, and I was signing cards to give to all my friends, which is a lot. We were waiting for Sora, Riku, and Kairi to show up and help, but it was getting late. "It's weird being in someone else's house." Chloe said, putting a fresh batch of cookies on the counter. "I know, but at least the owners said I could have guests over." I said, "Yeah, what a time for your heater to break. Good thing those nice people came though and let you stay." Emily said, just as someone knocked on the door. "Oh, that must be Sora and the others. I'll get it." I said,
When I opened the door, I was surprised to see Sora and the others weren't there. In fact, no one was there but a box with white and red polka-dotted wrapping paper and a red ribbon. "Hey Riku, how's it going?" Chloe asked, not knowing he wasn't there, "Hey, where's Riku? And whatcha got there?" She asked, "I'm not sure; let's show the others." I said, closing the door and putting the present on the table. "Hey, where's Sora and the gang? And what's that?" Emily asked, "Well, obviously, it's a present. But how did that get here?" Ventus said, "I'm not sure maybe it's for the owners?" I asked, "No, it can't be there's no name tag on it. Nor is there an address." Amy said, "Maybe it's for Dakota?" Chloe suggested, "Maybe it's a prank or a trap?! What if it's from our enemy's?! Quick, we got to get of this thing before it explodes!" Emily said urgently, lifting the gift and nearly throwing it out the window. "Emily, relax. It's just a Christmas present." I said, "Yeah, but still. There's no name tag or a return address." Amy pointed out, "A return address, on a gift box?" Chloe asked, "What, they may take it back." Amy replied, "Alright, if you're so worried about it. I'll put it in the basement for now. Tomorrow morning we'll ask if there was a mix-up." I said, putting the gift downstairs.
Later that evening, we were finishing up for the night. Sora and the others couldn't make it due to the heavy snow. "It's getting late, and it will be dark soon." Amy said, "She's right. Came on, guys, let's head home. Don't want to get caught in the storm." Emily said, "I'll see you guys tomorrow, thanks for hanging out." I said, "See you tomorrow, girl." Emily said, "Love you, princess." Ventus said, kissing my cheek, and they left. I spent the rest of my night playing on my computer until it was time to sleep. I got ready for bed, but as I was drifting off to sleep, I remembered the strange gift in the basement.