Me: Hey, guys. Here's chapter five to CatDog and the Nightmare Before Christmas. We're reaching my favorite part of the movie.

Cat: That's right. The Christmas Eve scene!

Dog: I can't wait! That scene was always my favorite.

Me: Mine, too. I love it when Jack shouts "MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, AND TO A GOOD NIGHT!" Chris Sarandon really expressed emotion in that scene. Anyway, here's the chapter. Enjoy!

Back in town, everyone was getting ready for Jack's take-off. While the crowd was distracted, Sally and Lola poured the fog juice into the fountain. Then Jack's coffin sleigh opened, revealing Jack himself. CatDog were coming with him to deliver Christmas presents with Jack. The Mayor gave a speech, telling Jack to have a good flight. Then a very thick fog rolled in.
"Oh no! We can't take off in this," Jack said. "The reindeer can't see an inch in front of their noses."
"This fog's as thick as...as..." one of the vampires said.
"Jellied brains," the Cyclops said.
"Or thicker," another vampire said.
"There go all my hopes, my precious plans, my glorious dreams," Jack said, sadly. Jack was in despair until Zero came. Then Jack had an idea to use Zero's nose as a light to go through the fog. CatDog was still going with Jack to deliver the presents. Sally and Lola tried to stop Jack but it was too late.
"Goodbye, Jack. My dearest Jack," Sally said. "Oh, how I hope my premonition is wrong." Then Sally sang the most beautiful song Lola ever heard.
Sally: I sense there's something in the wind, that feels like tragedy's at hand. And though I'd like to stand by him, can't shake this feeling that I have. The worst is just around the bend. And does he notice my feelings for him? And will he see how much he means to me? I think it's not to be. What will become of my dear friend? Where his actions lead us then? Although I'd like to join the crowd in their enthusiastic cloud. Try as I may it does not last. And will we ever end up together? No I think not. It's never to become. For I am not the one.
Sally was worried that Jack might get hurt during his flight.

In the real world, Jack was delivering the Christmas presents with CatDog sitting in a different part of the coffin sleigh. Jack spotted a house with angels on the roof. Jack landed there with a powerful crash, which woke the kid in the house. Jack told CatDog to stay outside, which they did. But they listened from the chimney.
"Santa?" the kid asked.
"Merry Christmas," Jack said. "And what is your name? That's alright. I have a special present for you anyway. There you go, sonny." Then Jack went up the chimney. But when Jack left, CatDog heard a scream. Cat was confused.
"What the heck was in that present?" Cat asked, calmly.
"Beats me, Cat," Dog said. The citizens were watching from the well. But Jack gave very scary presents: A man eating plant disguised as a wreath, a snake that eats anything in sight, scary jack-in-the-boxes, live bats, a duck with bullet holes, a vampire teddy bear, etcetera. Finally, the disaster was reported on the news. Everyone thought it was perfect, except Sally and Lola.
"Jack. Someone has to help Jack," Sally said.
"Where did they take Santa Clause?" Lola asked.
"I know where he is," Sally said. "He has to be in Lock, Shock and Barrel's tree house basement."
"Then we must get there before Jack gets in trouble," Lola said. Then the authorities were on high alert to shoot Jack out of the sky. Jack thought they were celebrating to thank Jack how great he did. Then one missile almost hit Zero. This startled CatDog. Then Jack told Zero to go higher into the clouds.

"Are you a gambling man, Sandy? Let's play," Oogie said and saw a severed leg. "My, my. What have we here?" Then Oogie went to check out the leg. Then two hands came and one covered Santa's mouth and the other told Santa to look up. It was Sally and Lola.
"We'll get you out of here," Sally and Lola whispered. So Sally's hands untied Santa's hands and tried to get Santa to safety while Oogie was distracted. But Oogie found out the truth.
"What? You try to make a dope out of me?" Oogie yelled. Then he captured Santa, Sally and Lola.

With Jack and CatDog, Jack was looking at Santa's naughty/nice list. Cat was still confused after he heard all that screaming and why the authorities are after Jack.
"Who's next on my list?" Jack asked. "Ah. Little Harry and Jordan. Won't they be surprised." But then the clouds started to clear and a light pointed at the sleigh, blinding Jack's eye sockets. Then a bullet hit one of the reindeer, causing CatDog to jump in fear and hug each other. Then another bullet hit the trashcan containing the Christmas presents.
"What was that, Jack?" Cat yelled.
"They're trying to hit us! Zero!" Jack yelled in fear. "Don't shoot! I have a cat and dog up here!"
"JACK, LOOK OUT!" Dog yelled. But it was too late! A bullet hit the base of the sleigh, making it explode! CatDog were knocked out but before they blacked out, they heard Jack shout
"MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT!"
Then they crashed into a cemetery. Everyone in town saw what happened and presumed Jack was dead. Everyone started to cry, even the Mayor.
"I knew this Christmas thing was a bad idea. I felt it in my gut," the Mayor said. "Terrible news, folks. The most horrible tragedy of our time. Jack and CatDog have been blown to smithereens. Terrible, terrible news."

In the cemetery where Jack's sleigh crashed, it is revealed that Jack and CatDog survived the crash. CatDog both woke up to find themselves in a cemetery.
"Ugh...what happened, Dog?" Cat asked, rubbing his head. "Oh no! I remember now! The crash! Jack! Where are you?"
"What if...he died in the crash, Cat?" Dog asked and started to cry. Cat started to cry, too. Then he saw Zero with Jack's jaw bone and saw Jack, laying on a statue. Then Jack woke up when Zero restored his bone. Then Jack felt depressed about what he did and sang a song.
Jack: What have I done? What have I done? How could I be so blind? All is lost. Where was I? Spoiled all, spoiled all. Everything's gone all wrong. What have I done? What have I done? Find a deep cave to hide in. In a million years, they'll find me. Only dust and a plaque that reads 'Here Lies Poor Old Jack'.
Cat felt bad for Jack and had a change of heart of yelling at him if he messes up. Jack continued to sing.
Jack: But I never intended all this madness. Never. And nobody really understood. Well how could they. That all I really wanted was to bring them something great. Why does nothing ever turn out like it should?
So CatDog decided to cheer Jack up by singing with him.
Cat: Well, what the heck, you went and did your best.
Dog: And by god, you really tasted something swell.
Cat: That's right. And for a moment why, you even touched the sky.
Dog: And at least you left some stories you can tell. You did.
Jack felt better and relieved that CatDog survived the crash. Then he began to sing again.
Jack: And for the first time since, I don't remember when, I felt just like my bony self again. And I, Jack the Pumpkin King. That's right...I AM THE PUMPKIN KING! Ha ha ha ha!
Jack ripped his torn Santa Clause back into his normal pin striped suit with a bat bowtie. CatDog and Zero cheered to see Jack back to normal as Jack continued to sing.
Jack: And I just can't wait until next Halloween. Because I got some new ideas that will really make them scream. And by god, I'm really going to give it all my might! Uh oh. I hope there's still time to set things right. Sandy Claws...hm.
So Jack, CatDog and Zero went back to Halloween Town to save Santa Clause.

Me: Well, next chapter will be the last. In the end, a surprise will come.

Cat: We'll do it tomorrow. By the way, Dog, did you enjoy the Christmas Eve scene Emilie wrote here?

Dog: I sure did. The crash sounded dangerous but at least we survived.

Me: Yes you did. It would've been bad if you didn't. Same for Jack. If he didn't survive the crash, Halloween and Christmas would be in danger. Anyway, don't forget to review.