[KS] The Nakai Before Christmas

Original post: http://ks.renai.us/viewtopic.php?f=52&t=7281&p=187090#p187090

T’was a long time ago, longer now, than it seems
In a place that perhaps you’ve seen in your dreams

For the story that you are about to be told
Took place in the holiday worlds of old

In a school on a hill in a place called Japan
There existed two people - a girl and a man

Befouled were the two with a kind of ill health
But despite that they were much the same as yourself

Come together had they and fallen in love
And, like couples do, done ‘business’ thereof

So it went, one chill night, the two took a walk
In the woods on the grounds something gave them a shock

Before them there stood etched into the trees
“Some doors?” said she. “Where might they lead?”

“Who knows,” said the boy, giving one solid rap
When the door swung open; beyond it, pitch black

From the darkness beyond came a voice filled with cheer
So the two leant in close both hoping to hear

Swung closed did the door and down they would go
When they finally landed they were surrounded by snow

“Are you hurt?” he inquired helping her to her feet
Her head shaking ‘no’ she asked “Where are we?”

They walked out of the trees and saw lights all around
Adorning a sign which read ‘Christmas Town’

Through town they wandered, eyes widened in awe
As they found the abode of one Santa Claus

The door was left open and the lights were still on
It was then that they realised dear Santa was gone!

Up above in the sky they spotted a sight
Four skeletal reindeer - oh what a fright!

On the back of their sleigh, thin as Santa was fat
Was an imposter garbed in his robes and his hat

Fists balled in resolve, “Follow them!” she cried
On the back of two reindeer after the fake did they ride

The fake went about gifting presents of fear
But little did he know our heroes drew near

So when he was foiled and lay lost in the snow
The two soon arrived and said she, “You know…

“Christmas is special; it means much to us both
“The spirit of Christmas brings nothing but hope

“Why would you steal that? And take it all for yourself?
“Is it not best left to Santa and his elves?”

“I truly am sorry, you’re right,” said the fake
“I was just so entranced I’d forgotten my place

“I am the pumpkin king and Jack is my name
“Halloween is my home and scaring my game”

“Then,” said the boy, “help us clean up this mess
“Let’s go and save Santa and rescue Christmas”

Together the three returned to the doors
But this time went through that which Jack was known for

On arrival they found, coloured black and pale green
A place of big scares the town Halloween

Three kids Jack sought out, all wearing their masks
“Where did you take Santa? Where is he?” Jack asked

“We took him to Oogie,” they said with a snicker
“Sally’s there too. We’re not trying to trick ya”

Jack ran; and the others, they followed post-haste
Through gates, over hills, to Oogie Boogie’s place

Where held over fire were Sally and Santa
While Oogie Boogie taunted them with his banter

While Oogie was gloating Jack crept into the crypt
Tore Oogie open and saved Sally and St. Nick

So Jack was the hero and Christmas was saved
Which meant it was time for he, she and Nick to away

He and she both returned through the door in the tree
A bespectacled boy asked “Hisao! Where’ve you been?”

While high up above the true Santa took flight
“Merry Christmas to all! And to all, good night!”