How I Saved Christmas

Author's Note: I love this movie and (while I would never want to change a thing), I wanted to write my own version what a NBC fan would do if they ever met Jack in person at this time. Let's face it, how many would want to try and talk/knock some sense into Jack?

Rating: K+ - for mild language and suggestive material

Disclaimer: Everything TNBC belongs to Tim Burton and all his creative genius. Songs from The Nightmare Before Christmas CD soundtrack (music, lyrics, original score, and production) all by Danny Elfman. I only own the OC's. Although I want to mention Cosmic Horse and thank her for agreeing to guest star, and helping me write this story (she even came up with the title).

Chapter 1: Twilight Zone

(Will's POV)

It was a quiet evening, aside from the pouring rain outside. I was sitting in my room getting ready for the big camping trip with a couple of friends. As I packed my things I was watching a special TV airing of Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas. It was my favorite. I know all the lines and every song backwards. My room even has a few of the movie's merchandize: movie posters, a Zero plushy, the movie, and the original story written by Tim Burton.

I was just finishing packing up when my phone went off. I looked at the screen and answered. "Hey Al, what's up?"

Nothing much. Just hanging with my peps and a fire. They burn really fast… I'm talking about the candy peeps.

Alice Tanner, one of my best friends and partner in crime. She's always had this crazy fun personality, but if you get on her hit list… Let's just say there won't be any witnesses willing to testify. She also hates being called by her first name because she doesn't want to be confused for that Twilight vampire. She says they're not true vampires; she insists that they're glittery fairy princesses. So she only goes by 'Al' or 'Ally.'

I laughed. "Okay… I can't wait to spend the weekend at your parents' cabin. It's gonna be great. Hey do you know if Kat's coming?"

I don't actually know… she said. I may let her out of the basement… Then again she did dye my hair pink that one time…

I remembered that. Al and I had fallen asleep while Kat went on and on about how she would marry Taylor Lautner one day. She got so mad she died Al's hair neon pink and I got stuck with a big mustache/beard combo on my face in permanent ink. Not a fun night.

I pulled myself back to the present. "Well either way I'm bringing the Bug Fogger just in case. Remember the last time? Kat freaked because she woke up to that spider crawling on her bed."

Oh my gosh I remember that! Then she flung on… A load crash was heard outside, followed by a large flash of light. ...me… What in the world was that? Th-thunder? No! Whole weekend's ruined!

"Oh I'm sure it'll clear up," I tried to reassure her, "but if not I've got plenty of books to keep us occupied."

Well they had better be some dang hot books! There are some dang hot guys here… No book is going to be able to top their abs.

I rolled my eyes. "Can't you think about anything besides a guys cute…"

I was cut off as another flash of light exploded near my window. Suddenly the TV began acting weird. I almost didn't hear what Al was saying as a high-pitched howl filled my ears. A black shadow raced up the bed and dove between my bags. Staring up at me were two large brown eyes and a flattened snout. It was Mogwai, my two-year-old black pug.

"I'll call ya back." I hung up and placed my phone in my back pocket before addressing the whimpering pup.

"Now Mo, there's nothing to be scared of. It's just an old thunder storm." Mogwai continued to hide. "Well suit yourself. As for me I need to see if I can carry all this junk."

I attached the sleeping bag to the pack and placed it on my back. Not to bad, I thought. It was a little heavy considering it carried a weekend's worth of clothes, toiletries, insect repellent, a few books, phone charger, and anything else a teen girl needs for camping out at her friend's lakeside cabin. It also carried a very special gift for my friend Al. Kat and I had planned this trip to celebrate her birthday since she was two sick on her real birthday.

Suddenly lightening struck the house, directly over my room. The electronics started acting strange and the TV was going haywire as a large gust of wind burst through the screen. Mogwai dove into my arms as the light encompassed the whole room. I felt myself being swept up in a strange cyclone. I shut my eyes as the room was torn apart and the force started pulling me toward the TV. All I felt was the sense of falling before I blacked out.

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GodlyJewel: Ok first chapter done. Sorry it's a little short but I promise the following chapters will be longer.

Cosmic Horse/Al: Ok, it's been half an hour and I can't get in touch with Will. Why she no answer… WHY SHE NO ANSWER DAMN IT!

GodlyJewel: Hey this is a Disney movie based story! No cursing! It's bad enough you mentioned that stuff about the books and the guys. Also it's only been a few minutes.

Cosmic Horse: HOW DARE YOU TELL ME NO CURSING! I AM EIGHTEEN YEARS OLD! I'M LEGALLY AN ADULT! Besides you totally stole that from Jack Sparrow. Stealer!

GodlyJewel: Whatever… To the readers, I apologize for her. I was trying to keep this curse-free, but that blew out of the water. Anyway back to story.