Author's Note: Hiya, peoples! Well, this is it... it's going to be really weird not writing this story anymore... *sniff* Almost makes me sad... That's okay, I'll get over it. I'll just write something new. Yeah, that'll make me feel much better. Anyway, once again, thank you so much, everyone, for all of your support and reviews! You've really encouraged me to go all the way with an idea that I thought would NEVER turn into this story, but I'm SO glad it did! :) Look for your name below and I'll probably see you guys sooner than you think...
Disclaimer: I own nothing of Tim Burton's: The Nightmare Before Christmas. This is my last TNBC disclaimer... or is it?
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Epilogue – 15 Years Later
So that's Jack Skellington's story, you see
Now he's living with no past memories
Erased of everything of what was then and what was
Forgotten were those, the cherished people he loved
And although the outcome may seem dim
Things are going quite well for him
Oogie was banished to the far reaches of town
And no one has heard from him, not one sound
Now Jack reigns high as the new Pumpkin King
And his life is now very much to his liking
But our big story isn't over just yet
He may have forgotten, but we'll never forget…
So if you think you can't be scared
I will warn you, be prepared
For if you're out on Halloween night,
The King will come to give you a fright
And if you think if any other
Just ask me… because he's my brother
"This is Halloween, this is Halloween, Halloween! Halloween! Halloween! Halloween!"
The flaming scarecrow leapt from the back of his steed made from hay and disappeared with a splash into the green liquid of the town square fountain.
"In this town we call home, everyone hail to the pumpkin song."
"La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la, Halloween! Halloween!"
"La-la-la la la la-la-la- la la la…"
As Halloween Town's citizens' chants increased in volume, Jack Skellington rose from the murky water of the fountain where the flaming scarecrow had disappeared. A broad smile crossed his face as he stretched his arm out, welcoming yet another glorious Halloween.
"La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la, Halloween! Halloween!"
"La-la-la la la la-la la la"
"WHEEEE!"
"I believe it was our most horrible yet! Thank you, everyone!"
The End
Author's Surprise: Alright, do you guys remember how I mentioned a surprise in one of my latest chapters (I believe Ch. 19 or somewhere around then it was mentioned), well... here it is. This ISN'T the end! I'm writing a sequel to A Walk in the Dark! I know you're all so excited! Now, before you start moaning and groaning, here's a little sneak preview as to what it will be about. The sequel is called A Walk in the Wrong World and it's going to be a story about Monique. It begins where she's an old woman dying on a hospital bed. Her heart stops as the clock strikes midnight... on the 14th... What holiday lands on the 14th? :) Well, you're all smart people so I'm not going to tell you what holiday that is. If you REALLY can't figure it out, Google it. Google knows ALL! So the next story will be mostly about Monique, but Jack will be in there along with more Halloween Town citizens, a bunch of OCs, my attempt at making up what I believe happens in the holiday world mentioned(this is going to be fun!), and... SINGING! I'm working on writing some original songs for the characters to sing in my story and, don't worry, Jack's going to sing too. :) If you'd like, please check it out. I have the prologue up right now so let me know what you think for the beginning. If you REALLY don't want to read it, I completely understand that, as well. Do whatever floats your boat! Adios!