(Okay, Part II! Now before I say anything else, I'd like to answer Klonoa's question about my favorite Christmas Hymn. I'd say Joy to The World, or O Come All Ye Faithful. Mostly because it's easier for me to remember singing it in Commanche and Spanish for the latter Hymn. And no worries, you're not being too controlling, your suggestions are really cool! Anyways, I do apologize that I had to split this one special up into two parts, but it was immensely long to finish at least the first half of it. Anyways, enjoy the chapter!)

"There you are! What took—Zeke? What are you doing here?" Wolf asked, confused to see that his son was with the others. Zeke smiled sheepishly.

"H-Haha, hi, Dad." Zeke said, "He wanted to see the Christmas lights, so he was waiting for us to finish." Webs said, lying to maintain her nephew's cover. "Whoa, what?!" Wolf asked, shocked. This was confusing. Zeke never acted like this, did he? "Huh, never expected the kid to have the rebellious energy." Snake said.

"Y-Yeah, sorry about that, g." Zeke apologized

Wolf sighed, looking strict in that moment. "I told you to stay at home, kiddo." Wolf said, "Why would you do that? You're smarter than that." Wolf was confused, his Zekey never ran out this late.

"Sorry, Dad." Zeke said, sadly. Wolf sighed, deciding to stay on task. "I forgive ya, Zeke. But after Christmas, you're grounded for two weeks, kiddo." Wolf said, sternly.

"Yes sir." Zeke said.

"Anyways, we did good, right?" Shark, Tarantula and Piranha looked down at everyone celebrating. "What if it wasn't enough? If folks don't stay home to celebrate tomorrow, we won't be able to clean the city out." Wolf explained, seeming a little stressed.

"Wolfie, it's late. Look, we did the best we could. Look, if not this year, then next year." Snake suggested.

"N-No, no, we need something BIG to push the holiday spirit over the edge." Wolf said, Zeke looked at everyone celebrating. He smiled, as he saw the family of the pastor grabbing a snow cone. But when he looked back at his dad, he looked upset. Rather than spend Christmas Eve quietly, he'd rather spend it stealing.

"Wolf, you can stop dropping the hints. I'll do it."

Zeke then giggled as Shark suggested his showcase with all the Christmas villains. It rose his spirits for a moment.

"I dunno where I'm gonna find 20 tons of fake snow on short notice, but I'm a professional, baby." Shark said, keeping his confidence high. Wolf snapped his fingers, "Shark, that's it!"

Wolf looked toward the rest of the city, "If we made it snow, the holiday spirit would be undeniable!" Wolf suggested, "Finally! A chance to hack the atmosphere." Webs said, raising her fist up, before she jumped to type on her computer.

"I actually have an app for that. We're good with a little collateral flooding, right?" Webs asked.

"No! Obviously not!" Zeke shouting.

"Or we could just steal the snow machine at the ski resort?" Wolf suggested, "Even with your driving, we wouldn't be able to get there and back in time."

Snake looked at the snow-cone stand, "Why don't we just use that?" Snake pointed at the stand with his tail. "We use the shave ice machine to make snow!" Wolf said.

"Not as fun as altering Earth's weather through atmospheric bioengineering I think I can make it work." Webs said, deciding to be happy that they have another solution.

Zeke sighed, realizing what dangers would've awaited them if Webs almost flooded the city. "Good idea, I guess. We could ask to see if—"

Zeke was about to suggest asking the worker if they could use it somehow for snow, but he was interrupted by Shark. "I have a better idea!"

(Later)

Zeke was told by his dad to sit somewhere close while they tried to go with their snow plan. Wolf and the others were sneaking behind the machine, while Shark pretended to be a citizen responding to how Christmas was cancelled and immediately back on.

The rabbit could see that his Uncle Lou was acting like a guy who pays TOO much attention to detail, and when he looked up to see his Tío Pepe setting up the machine to shoot the snow outside.

"Okay, it's go time, Wolfie!" Webs then said.

Zeke saw that the snow machine started shooting out. "Whoa…"

"Zekey, come on!" Webs then said to her nephew.

"Ok, I'm coming!" Zeke ran through the people gathering near the snow cone stand, even Tiffany Fluffit came and reported that Christmas was officially back on.

When the Bad Guys and Zeke looked on, they all smiled at their success. "It's beautiful." Piranha then said, "We did it. We actually did it." Wolf said, proud of himself.

"It actually makes me feel warm inside." Snake said, watching the people play in the snow and having a good time. "So merry and b-bright, like someone lit a candle in the cold cavern of my heart." They noticed that Snake seemed to stutter.

Zeke looked to his uncle, "Uncle Hubert, are you crying?" Zeke asked, Snake stiffened up before getting angry. "N-No! Don't daydream on me right now, kid!" Snake said.

The rest of them gave him sly smirk, "I-I mean, if you like that sorta thing. Which I don't. I do not." Snake said, ever so in denial.

"That's joy, Uncle Hubert." Zeke explained, "At the very least, I'm hoping it's because everyone else is happy?"

Snake looked at his nephew, "Zip it, kid." he said.

Their success—however—was immensely ephemeral. The snow was coming down harder and the worker of the stand shouted: "It's gonna blow!"

Webs looked a little worried, "That's not good." She said, Piranha started shivering, "It's t-too cold!" he said.

Citizens were panicking as the snow cone stand started having ice freezing over it.

"For a brief moment, it seemed like the holidays were back on, but that moment has passed." Tiffany reported.

"A frozen vortex is spinning out of control downtown. Will it suck in all surrounding life?"

The Bad Guys and Zeke started to shiver underneath the cold. "That's not going to happen. …Probably. As long as you didn't turn the dial all the way up." Webs remembered that Wolf was in charge of turning up the dial. Wolf cracked a nervous smile, "Wolf?" Webs asked.

"I-I figured a ten would be twice the holiday spirit?" Wolf asked, hoping they wouldn't get mad. "You did WHAT?!" Webs shouted at him.

"Why I oughta…" Snake looked angry, and Piranha was shivering, "You're lucky my fins are frozen!" Zeke gave his dad a glare.

Shark looked upset, "I'm too talented to die!" Shark said,

"Why didn't you just drop it, Dad?!" Zeke shouted at the top of his lungs, which shook The Bad Guys. They never saw Zeke outraged like THAT before, while his voice cracked, sounding like he was about to cry. "That vortex is about to suck in the whole city, we don't have time to be mad at me!" Wolf then said, trying to keep priorities straight.

"I'll make time. Everything was fine. But no, you had to go and push things too far. Like always." Snake said, Wolf looked ashamed.

"I know. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. It's just…stealing with you all Christmas morning is the highlight of my year." Wolf explained.

Zeke felt his heart sting in a moment. "I got so wrapped up in making sure our Holiday Heist-tacular happened, that I put you all at risk. I…I put my kid at risk." Wolf said, feeling horrible about it more. Since Zeke was here when he turned the dial up, he didn't consider his son's safety.

"And…those are the last things I'd ever want." Wolf said. Zeke looked at his dad, not expecting to hear that last part.

"Uh…" Webs was speechless, but she knew she and the other Bad Guys felt that.

"Yo, get a life…" Piranha said, not even looking at Wolf.

"That's gross." Tarantula said.

Shark wiped his obvious tears, "Th-These are theatrical tears." he said. Snake, like always, frowned. "Yeah, sure. Whatever."

Zeke looked down, "I'm sorry, buddy:" Wolf apologized, Zeke looked up at him. Wolf patted his head. "We'll fix this, okay?" Wolf reassured, to make sure Zeke didn't worry about the citizens.

"Okay, Dad."

"We gotta stop that machine or it won't just be our Holiday Heist-tacular that's canceled." Snake said, looking at Webs, "Webs, can't you like, hack your device?"

Webs looked confused, "Huh? Oh yeah, sure. Why didn't I think of that?" Webs then got angry, "Of course I can't hack it! Think I'd leave security loopholes in my own tech?" Webs then explained that their way of stopping the machine is to unplug it from the snow machine. "Then, that's what we do!" Wolf said.

The Bad Guys tried to walk through the blizzard, in their grand effort to stop the machine. The wind in the air was picking up and pushed Snake and Piranha back.

Shark walked a little ahead of Wolf, and as he did, the wind started picking up again. "A-aaugh!" Shark shouted as he started getting picked up.

"Fin-Bro!" Piranha shouted, worried for Shark. "Uncle Lou!" Zeke shouted, as he could see.

As the little twister picked up Shark, it almost put him back down. Only this time, his shirt came off. "O-Oh! Cover your eyes! Don't look at me!" Zeke covered his eyes, "If Shark isn't strong enough, who is?!" Piranha asked, unsure of what else they could do.

Webs thought about it…before it came to her, she gasped. She smiled, "I know who." she said.

(Segway!)

Tiffany reported to the news that their situation was worsening. The twister was slinging citizens and folks around. It even picked up her mic. She heard something…in the distance. She looked over and saw that there was some sort of Metal Santa Claus. "Are you seeing this?" Tiffany shouted, to make sure she could be heard. She looked confused as it turned in an unusual direction.

"No, come on! How do I—?" Wolf was having a hard time controlling Robo Claus. "Ah, you have to relax, the suit is intuitive." Webs said over the microphone. "Don't force it. Just walk."

Wolf took the advice and just walked. Using the display screen with the targeting reticle to lock on to the snow machine.

"Whoa! Folks, we're witnessing some sort of Christmas Miracle!" Tiffany said, as the robotic Santa Claus, "A Santa-Cyborg appears to be trying to save the city!"

Wolf felt a drawback as he was walking up to the frozen stand, which he tried to punch through the ice. Wolf was feeling pushed by the twister. The twister then pushed Robo-Claus and Wolf to the side.

The twister was getting worse, it started picking up Tarantula! "Got you, Aunt Webs!" Zeke said, trying to hold on, but he felt himself being picked up by the wind. "Sobrino!" Piranha shouted, trying to keep a grip on his nephew and friend.

It was then Piranha's turn to feel the wind picking him up. Snake used his tail to keep Piranha within reach, as such, Snake was about to drift off before Shark grabbed him. "I got you!"

Wolf opened his eyes and saw that his friends and son were trying to hold themselves from flying into the twister. Wolf picked himself back up and piloted the mech. Shark was now on the outside of the car. Wolf then remembered, "That's it! Looks like Ol' Saint Nick was right to keep this for the holidays this year!" Wolf said, walking up to the stand again, and now using the flamethrower. Once he managed to thin the ice a bit, he yelled as he punch the ice in the stand. They made it! Wolf reached in for the dial and crushed it!

The snowstorm stopped, finally. They did it! Shark felt his friends and nephew being dropped back to the ground.

Zeke looked over and saw something, "Uncle Lou, I found your shirt." Zeke said, picking it up and giving it to Shark.

"Thanks, Zekey!" Shark said, smirking. The crowd was cheering, thankfully happy that this Robot Santa managed to save the day.

Shark then put on some sunglasses, "One at a time, folks. One at a time." he said, putting a pillar of red tape in front of the mech.

Wolf fell flat on his back, just trying to get out of the mech. "Ow!" he grunted in pain. "Dad, are you okay?" Zeke asked.

"I'm okay, buddy." Wolf said, smiling as his friends and son stood as they manage to save the holidays.

"Balloon Santa may have gone up in flames, but the city has a new Santa mascot. That's right! Robo-Claus is a huge mech robot that screams family fun." Zeke squinted his eyes,

"It has a flamethrower!" The rabbit shouted, not that he could be heard over the cheers.

The Bad Guys got back into their car, "Well, I really gotta hand it to ya, Webs. They really love your Santa." Snake said, as they all smiled.

"Maybe TOO much. These people gotta get home if we're gonna pull our Holiday Heist-tacular in the morning." Piranha said.

Zeke's ears drooped in the moment, "Y-You guys are still gonna do that?" Zeke said, realizing where he put the present. "Ah. Hold on." Webs was typing on her laptop as she accidentally fired the flamethrower. Thankfully, no one was hurt.

Webs had finished typing, "Shark, I patched your comms into the suit. I know he's no Scrooge, but think you can play Santa?" She asked. Shark smirked, "Ho-ho-ho-ho! Happy Holidays! Now it's late, so everyone go to bed, because Santa commands that everyone celebrate Christmas tomorrow in their homes, and not at their security guard jobs."

Zeke looked and saw that the security guard that was on the news was responding positively to the Robo-Claus.

"We did it!" Wolf said, they had fixed the holidays! "The Bad Guys saved Christmas—Achoo!" Wolf sneezed.

(Christmas-Morning)

Zeke finished wrapping up all his Christmas gifts for his fam. The rabbit could hear his dad's complaints about not doing their Holiday-Heist-Tacular. Zeke didn't know how to feel about that, he felt…happy that they didn't steal on Christmas, but he felt bad all the same for his dad. "God…at the very least, thank You that my family didn't steal today. And…I'm sorry about yesterday, especially." Zeke held his hands together, praying on his bed, hoping that God would that this would help. Sure, he put money at the counter at the store they robbed, and bought the presents, but still. "I want to glorify You over all my life, and I want to celebrate Christmas with You, most of all. In Jesus's Name, and Happy Birthday, Jesus. Amen." Zeke said, "Teach me and my family to do good, better." Zeke finished his prayer.

The rabbit took a deep breath, and grabbed Pabu to put on his back. "All right, Pabu! Ready to try and show my fam the true meaning of Christmas?" Zeke asked, making sure the plush was steady and not ready to fall over.

(Later)

Shark looked over and saw that there were Christmas presents on those, "Whoa, when did those get there?" Shark asked, Snake sighed, "Again with the presents, Santa keeps sending mixed signals about us." Snake said, coughing.

Piranha knew immediately what was up, "Seriously, he didn't even have the audacity to leave us coal this time!" Piranha said, in a faux short temper. "Come on, the Bad Guys—achoo—belong on the Naughty List." Wolf said, sneezing.

"Good morning! Merry Christmas!" Zeke said, trying to bring up the mood.

Wolf smiled at least for his son, "Merry Christmas, kiddo. A-a-achoo!" Wolf said, sneezing.

Piranha sniffed his present, "Wait a sec…I smell stinky cheese? Zekey, how'd you know?" Piranha said, smiling.

Snake and Wolf looked at the two of them in confusion.

"Know what? What are you talkin' about?" Snake asked. Zeke looked to his side, sneezing, he sniffled. "S-So…you know how each Christmas, you guys still get presents each year?" Zeke asked, nervously.

Wolf coughed into his fist, "Yeah, what about?" Wolf asked, being a little dense.

"It hasn't been Santa Claus…it's been me." Zeke said, telling his dad that he's the one who buys Christmas presents for the Bad Guys.

Wolf and Snake looked up in confusion, "Wait what? Wait a sec…Zeke, it's been you the past three years?" Snake asked.

Zeke nervously smiled, "I hope that's alright?" the rabbit asked, looking at his dad.

Wolf looked a little confused, "Zekey, is that why you were out there on Christmas Eve?" Wolf asked.

Zeke looked down, and sighed. "Yes sir. I didn't want to just let you guys get coal, anymore." Zeke explained, "Don't be mad, please?"

Wolf walked up to his son and put his hand on his shoulder, "Ya don't gotta get me a present, kiddo. I got you and our family. That's all I need by the end of the day." Wolf said, patting his head.

Zeke smiled, slightly. "Well, since I went out getting these yesterday, would you wanna open them?" Zeke asked.

(Presents montage)

"It's probably something stupid, I'm sure." Snake thought as he opened his present. Zeke and the others looked on, wondering how long it'll take for Mr. Grumpy-Pants to be happy.

Snake was shocked when he saw the donut maker. "Wow, uh…Why'd you buy this?" Snake asked, "Uncle Hubert, that's the one you wanted, right? Dad said you wanted to make donuts so you don't have to keep buying so many." Zeke explained. Snake nodded his head, slightly smiling. "U-Uh, thanks, kid." Snake said,

Wolf smiled, "So, that means ya like it?" Wolf said, in a condescending tone.

"Shut it. Shark, just take your dumb turn." Snake said, putting the donut maker to the side.

Shark opened up his gift, and it revealed a new pair of glasses. "Ooh, these are high quality, kiddo!" Shark said.

"It's to go with some of your outfits, too, Uncle Lou." Zeke explained. Shark put them on, "Okay, how do I look? What I'm going for right now is spontaneous!" Tarantula giggled, "Lookin' Shark, heheh." She said, trying to make a pun. "That was weak." Shark said.

"Thanks, kiddo! I'll wear 'em next time we go somewhere!" Shark explained, putting them on, and then looking at Wolf.

"We have time for a wardrobe montage?" Shark asked, wanting to try which outfits go with the glasses. Wolf sighed, "Nah, it's Piranha's turn."

Piranha looked at his present, "So, what kinda cheese you get, sobrino?" Piranha asked, opening. The fish saw that it was there were two presents. "TWO?! I knew Zekey loved me the most!" Webs looked at him, "What's the other thing? Why'd you get him two things?" Zeke's sweat dropped, "He was talking about going to that cheese place for FOUR WEEKS, Aunt Webs!"

"But the real present is the other thing." Piranha's eyes lit up and he smiled. He bounced when he saw the microphone.

"This mic is awesome, sobrino!" Piranha said, "And that only means one thing for today-achoo!" Piranha sneezed at the end of his sentence.

"Karaoke!" Piranha and Zeke shouted. "Okay, move over. It's my turn." Webs said.

"Hey, I didn't get to sing yet." Piranha said, "Don't care." Piranha rolled his eyes. "Gracias, sobrino."

"Merry Christmas, Tío Pepe." Zeke said, giving a thumbs up and a smile.

Webs untied the ribbon from her present. She lifted up the lid and looked. "Whoaaa…! Oh, Zekey, you did your research on these!" Webs said, "What is it?" Wolf asked, unsure. She pulled out the model of a robot. "It's from an anime that I watch. It's called a Gundam!" Tarantula said. "It's perfect timing, too. You made a Santa-Based Gundam!" Zeke said, they both laughed.

"Guess so. This'll be fun to build. Thanks, bud!" Webs said, coughing later. "Just don't add the flamethrower like you did to Robo-Claus."

Wolf said, "Dude, Santa has a flamethrower now, deal with it." Webs said, snarky.

"Okay, my turn." Wolf said. Zeke handed the present to his dad. Zeke smiled, hoping his dad would like this. "Wait…Oh! Haha, that's awesome." Wolf said, realizing what it was. Snake looked confused, "What is it?"

Wolf held the box out. "It's a replica of my car! The model's the right year, too." Wolf smiled, patting his kid's head. "Do you like it? It should be fun to build." Zeke said.

"'Course I like it, kiddo. Thanks." Wolf said, smiling fondly.

"Huh. Didn't think you knew your cars, kiddo." Shark said. "Dad loves to talk about how fast cars are, how could I not?" Zeke asked.

"I did put some Christmas cards with each present, so I hope you'll read them." Zeke later explained.

The Bad Guys looked at their cards, "I don't know how to explain it, but…I just wanted to say that God loves you. Merry Christmas, Bad Guys!" Zeke had written on their cards. Wolf looked a little confused, but he smiled. "Thanks, kiddo." Piranha looked at him, "Chamaco, what do you mean "God loves us"? he asked.

"Well, He does." Zeke said, "But don't we do bad on the regular?" Shark asked, confused.

"Even then, He loves you, all the same, Uncle Lou. That's mostly what I learned." Zeke explained, "I mean, you guys aren't as bad as you think, sometimes." Webs smiled.

"Thanks, kid." She said, appreciating the sentiment. "So, are you like a Christian, Zekey?" Shark asked, curiously.

"Yeah?" Zeke said. Webs just nodded in understanding, "Well, judging by the necklace and letter. I think your mom is, right?" She asked. Zeke only had faint memories of his mother, but he does remember when the letter was written. "Yeah, I hope so." Zeke said, still unsure.

Wolf felt sad for his son, "We'll find her, one day, kiddo." Wolf said. Zeke smiled, and nodded. "So…you guys aren't mad?" he asked them. "What-no, why would we be?" Wolf asked, "I don't care." Snake said.

"I told you I knew, didn't I?" Webs said.

Wolf went and got up, "I'm making hot cocoa, does anyone want any? It's from Teo's Bodega." Wolf looked like he was clueless.

"Ooh, what's this? Zekey, didja leave one out?" Wolf said, pretending. Zeke gave him a annoyed stare.

"Okay, Dad, stop playing. What is that?" Wolf smiled, "Merry Christmas, son." Zeke looked a little worried, he hoped they didn't steal it, and opened the present.

"Whoa! A new sketching set?!" Zeke asked, "Yup, it's got at least 50 different shades, an eraser, some charcoal. Not only that, got a few sharpeners, too. I dunno what you do with the sandpaper, though." Wolf explained, Zeke was in awe, before he hugged his dad. "Thanks, Dad! You didn't steal it, right, g?" Zeke asked, whispering that last one.

"For you? I paid money for it, buddy." Wolf whispered, patting his head.

"Now, what's say I make the hot cocoa now?" Wolf asked. Zeke nodded, "Okay."

"Sobrino, let's sing something with the mic!" Piranha suggested. And thusly, the Bad Guys finished their Christmas adventure.

They wound up sick, but cheerful. Zeke was happy, part of him thought his family would not love him as much.

Guess he didn't have much to worry about on that front. "Merry Christmas, Abba." Zeke said, remembering who should be thanked the most this holiday.

(Phew…Okay, I'm done. I'm sorry if the ending isn't so satisfactory for you guys. The gift montage was a bit much, I'm sure. Anyways, I'm back on track! To those who think the ending is good, thanks. And it was a little tricky to write the Bad Guys reaction to Zeke being a Christian or just a good kid. Anyways, stay strong and awesome! Merry Belated Christmas, Happy Belated New Years, Valentine's Day…Am I missing any? Anyways, be sure to praise the Lord Jesus for all you have!)