Mum proudly looked at the haunted sleigh, as he noticed his friend coming his way.
"Molly, such a spooky awsome outfit you got on!"
"Yeah, sure. What've you be doing this whole time?!"
"I was enjoying making fun toys and_" She pound his stomach.
"You goofball! You know we are support to stop this from happening!"
"You don't have to be mean! I forgot. Anyway, check out this haunted sleigh! Skeleton reindeers, the coffin, the trashcan!"
"MUM!"
"Sorry, can't help myself! I know, why don't you use your wand to destroy it!"
"Can't, Jack took away my wand this morning knowing that I'll ruin things for him."
"Does he know our plan?!" He feared.
"No! He knows that I disagree with his plan. He's upset that I don't trust him that his plan will work. I trust him for everything up to this point and yet, he won't trust me." She almost shed a tear but, she held it in.
"Then, maybe we should show him that he done it before."
"You mean the book? What if he still want to go with it, to prove that he can do it successfully in a different time?! What if he doesn't believe in the book?! He won't believe in me."
"I maybe not Spook but, I know what he'll say if he was here. Cowardliness won't get you anywhere in Halloween Town. It's worth a try. I'll be there with you."
"I guess you're not always a goofball. Okay, we can try."
"These cookies are great, Mrs. Claus!" Spook floated in Santa's kitchen, eating some cookies from her tray.
"My, I never knew a polite ghost boy would enjoy my cooking!" She happily smiled.
"Spook, come over here!" He heard Santa calling. He floated to the living room, where Santa was checking his list, sitting by the fire place. "I'd just double check the list and everything is set. Take off shall be all ready for dusk!"
"That's great! Thanks and for everything! Learning, observing and even your wife's cooking!" She smiled from the kitchen.
"Spook, you are the most respected Halloween ghost I ever met. I think it's time to return home, while I get things ready."
"But, sir! Those trio still have a chance to nab you!"
"Don't worry, I have some security to keep me safe."
That's when the doorbell rang. Everyone gasp.
"You were saying, sir?" Spook crossed his arms.
"Ma, go upstairs and hide yourself! He turned to her.
"Ghost boy, please protect my husband!" She dropped her tray and ran upstairs.
"Mr. Claus, lets me use my ghost powers to hide you!" Outside the front door, the trio rang the doorbell again. Nothing happened.
"Maybe nobody's home?" Barrel wondered.
"We'll see about that!" Lock threw a pumpkin bomb at the door and explode the door down. Spook kept Santa invisible by a corner, keeping very quiet. The trio looked around.
"Hmm, not even a mouse is running around." Said Lock.
"Well, maybe we out of look elsewhere?"
"Wait, I smell something holly!" Santa and Spook sweat. Shock ran outside and grab some things from there bathtub. Then can back and threw another bomb, a smoke bomb! Santa began to cough!
"Sir, keep quiet or they'll find you!" Spook whispered.
"Can't help it!" Too late. They found and bagged him! Santa cried for help, as Spook rush out! Seeking up the hill and away from any elf's life, Spook stopped them in their tracks!
"So, it's the smarty ghost boy!" Pointed Barrel.
"I was wondering why you weren't around your stupid friends, here to play hero? Ha, this fat pill bug is going to be Oogie's next meal and you can't stop us!" Teased Shock.
"We'll see about that!" Spook showed a mean face.
"Oh, I'm so scared! For a ghost, you can even scare a fly!" All three of them mock him and laughed. Maybe I can pulled it off. I don't tend to be a scary ghost but, I must do this for everyone stake! Hooe watching The King's scary faces all these years pulls off. After sighing, his face grew big and terrifying. He screamed like a banshee and chase away the trio! His face returned to normal and jump for joy! "Wow, I really did it! I admit, maybe it was fun! Now, gotta save Santa!" He floated to the bag and set half his body free!
"Spook, good lord! Was that you screaming?!"
"Sorry, sir. I had to in order to get rid of those three! Now, let me help you get back to your home!"
"SPOOK, LOOK OUT!" Lock sneak up from behind and bang Spook's head with a ghost-proof sledgehammer. He collapse, as the trio took off once again. Spook got up and rubbed his head.
"The only time I'm thankful to be dead! I can't let them take Santa and ruin Christmas! Molly's counting on me! And I think I got a quick idea!"
Molly watched Sally adding the last stitches to Jack's Santa Claus outfit. She took out the cloth from his first outfit from her bag and stared at it. Who knew it'll all come down to this. I first thought you and your Christmas Crisis was nothing but a make-believe story that the boys made up, only not only to be true but a guardian to me. You may be scary, clueless and stomach achy, I don't want to lose you! Because I lov-"
"Molly, you're ready?" She shook her head and face him.
"Um, yeah Mum! Lets do this!" She put the cloth away. Sally was showin Jack a picture of himself to remind him of what he really is. Jack disagreed and snap the picture in half with his knee. Molly shout, took out some magic glue, fix the picture and placed them all in her bag.
"Jack, Sally's right! This could be very dangerous for you and Christmas, and I don't mean in a fun way!"
"Molly, please don't be negative!"
"She's right, King! Why don't you leave the sand to the mummies"
"Come on, fella! You gotta have trust in me!"
"Why can't you trust me!" Her heart frown.
"Then, how about this. I'll give you your wand back and I'll trust you'll be on your best behavior." He gave her wand to her. That's not what I have in mind. He looked at the mirror. "Am I missing something?" A Santa's hat appeared on his head. "Why, that's it! Thank you, my dear!"
"Molly, why you do that?" Mum whispered.
"At least he won't steal the real thing."
Suddenly, the Mayor came crashing in.
"Um, Jack. everything is all set up but, I heard you were expecting someone?" Molly and Mum faced each other.
"Yes, I was. So, why are those boys running late? I guess we may have to take off without meeting him."
"Molly, has Spook done it?"
"Lets not jinx ourselves." Then, Molly's fears came rushing down her face. The trio, a bit weary, came on down.
"Sorry we're late but, we bagged him this time for sure!" Said Lock.
"Wanna take a look?!" Pressure, Shock. But when they opened the bag, all was there was a big green chair! Everyone was confused. The trio sweat.
"Uh, we got you a chair for your ride?" Barrel gulp. Jack had his hands on his hips and gave them a mean eye.
"Enough pranks, where is he?!"
"Molly, look up!" She and Mum founded Spook struggling to carry Santa by his belt, before turning invisible. Lock ran ahead.
"That ghost boy again, I'll get him!" He pulled out a slingshot and pellet at Spook! Santa began to fall, as the trio caught him in thete bathtub. Molly and Mum helped Spook up, as Jack led the rest of the ghoul to Santa.
"Gee, Sandy. I didn't know you can fly, fascinating!"
"No, King! I flew him!" Molly, Spook and Mum stood firmly in fron of Santa like a shield.
"Jack, how could you let these bad children handle Santa like that! Has your plan reach too far?! You rather trust these brats instead of your own little witch?! " Tears violently ran threw her eyes! "Playing Christmas is not a game! I maybe a child but, I'm know what the right thing to do! Please trust me!"
"Molly, don't you think you're overstressing?! Then, tell me why you won't trust me?" She couldn't say a word.
"Don't listen to her, Jack! We're good this time." Lock push her to the ground. Jack grew angry with Lock and almost help Molly up. But, all she did but ran away. With her friends following her. Jack's heart felt sad, Sally grew said as well.
Molly cry her heart out by the fountain, as her friends comfort her.
"It's over. We lost! Everything will be in ruin!"
"Molly, stop crying and look at me!" She looked up.
"No time for tears, we are going to save Christmas and The King! You may have a fragile heart but not me! It's not over yet!" Spook gave out a serious face! "It's time to end this!"
