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Disclaimer: Don't own The Nightmare Before Christmas...I do own Jake and Sam Skellington, Suzy Stitches, and Harry Howler...they're mine, don't take them!!! (yeah, I know...I forgot it before okay? This applies to all chapters...haha lawyers!!!)'

Jack and Sally braced themselves for impact...which happened about thirty seconds after the doors were opened.

"Hey Jack!!" called Harry's dad. Mr.Howler took Sally's hand and kissed it. "And Sally." he said.

"Ahem!" Jack 'coughed' loudly. "Oh...sorry...anyway, nice to see you two!!" Mr. Howler quickly made his escape before Jack came after him.

"Oh, its the royalty!" said some random fangirls. Jack sighed. He looked over at Sally, who didn't seem to be at ease.

"Where are the drinks?" he called out.

And the same for Jake and Sam, albiet the crowd being a bit shorter.

"Do you have a partner Jake?" one asked. "Thanks, but I've got Suzy." they would just not stop coming. Finally, it was time for the first dance.

"Alright everyone, settle down...settle down now..." the mayor said into the microphone. The crowd paid no mind. Jack took the mike. "Excuse me everyone." he said in a talking voice. But because Jack said it, everyone quieted and listened. Jack handed the mike back to the mayor.

"Yes, well...its time for the first dance! Please make way for the King and Queen!" the mayor announced.

Everyone watched in awe as Jack and Sally made their way to the center of the floor. Even Jake and Sam, who had seen their parents rehearse these things before, had to admit that Jack and Sally practically glided onto the dance floor. With a nod from Jack's head, the band started a waltz of 'This is Halloween'.

Jack place one hand on Sally's hip, the other entwined about her hand. Sally placed her hand on Jack's shoulder, and her other small hand was all but swallowed by Jack's huge bony one.

They began to glide across the floor. Jake always knew his father was a great dancer, but since when had Sally ever moved like that? Then, Jack swooped Sally into a low dip, so that her hair was almost touching the ground. He slowly raised her back up, and they contiunued the glide.

When the song reached, 'Skeleton Jack might catch you in the back..' Jack all of a sudden stopped dancing, whirled around, and contorted his face in a horrifying expression. The crowd collectively let out a shriek. Jack smiled.

"Happy Halloween everyone!!" he proclaimed, and the ball had officially started. The rest of the couples began to move onto the dance floor.

Jake turned to Suzy. "Shall we?" he asked, holding out his hand. She shyly slipped her hand into his, and they went onto the dance floor.

While the rest of the town had went onto the dance floor, Jack and Sally slipped to the bar.

"What'll it be?" Mr. Howler (who ran the town tavern) asked. Sally sighed as she sat down. "Something that will help me get through this without any memories." she said. "Sure thing." said Sirius Howler.

Jack shot Sally a look. "Not too much...I don't want to have to carry you home again." he joked. Sally stuck out her tongue at him. "Besides," she said, "the mayor was drunk as well, he doesn't remember." she said. Jack nodded. "Good point...Sirius, I'll have a shot." he called. Mr. Howler turned. "What do you want?" he asked.

"The strongest stuff you have." replied Jack.

"You're a good dancer Jake." said Suzy as they twirled about the floor. Jake laughed.

"Yeah, just wait until I step on your foot." he joked.

Harry and Sam came up to them.

"Hey guys, we found this personal punch bowl thats delicous!" said Harry. "Come on!" called Sam. Jake and Suzy shrugged, and followed them.

I decided the ball was too big for one chapter...but it'll be finished next time. I'm desparate for reviews guys, so please...it really does give me some motivation...review!!!!