The Night Before "X"-Mas Mini Special by Darksage NARRATOR:  ‘twas the night before Christmas and all were in their beds, with visions of Vile roasting in an open fire dancing in their heads.  With all of a sudden, a loud sound awoke them from their sleeping poise, and they all got up and gathered in the next room to see what was the noise. JADE:  I don’t know what it was, but I see a figure over there.   SPARK:  Whoever it is, when we’re done, they won’t have a prayer.   NARRATOR:  All the mavericks got a better look when the person stepped into the light, but to much surprise, it didn’t escalade into a fight.   BRICK:  Guys, I see it, but it’s giving me an uneasy feelin’.   NARRATOR:  Brick was right, ‘cause it was Santa Chameleon!   JADE:  I’m not sure why Sage came up with this creation, but calm down Brick, I’m sure there’s a logical explanation.   BLACKBELT:  He’s probably just sleepwalking; you know he sleeps like a log.   DARK KNIGHT:  It seems more like he got into Spark’s special egg nog.   SANTA CHAMELEON: *talking in a slur* To all the good little mavericks for world domination, I give you stolen gifts from humans, my personal donation.  I bring tidings of joy and good cheer.  Plus for Spark Mandrill, under the tree, twelve cases of beer!   NARRATOR: When Spark Mandrill got to the tree, he noticed something that ended his frolic.   SPARK: Damn it, all this crap is non-alcoholic!   SANTA CHAMELEON:  *hands a box to Jade* Here, to our leader Jade, I give you the gift that keeps on giving.   JADE:  *opens the box* Terrific, a pregnant pet gerbil that is no longer with the living.   SANTA CHAMELEON:  Here, to my good friend SD, who has befriended me like a brother, I have something for you that’s like no other.   SEADRAGON:  *slowly opening the present* I don’t know, but for some reason, I am very afraid.   NARRATOR:  SD was right, as it contained three of Darksage’s parking tickets, still needed to be paid.   SEADRAGON:  Damn it!    NARRATOR:  As the other mavericks opened their gifts, they each got quite a shock…   BRICK:  I got a stick.   ANIME MASTER:  I got a sack of rubber bands.   BLACKBELT:  I got a pet rock.   NARRATOR:  Next, Santa Chameleon gave DK a gift he couldn’t find in stores.   SANTA CHAMELEON:  Here is your gift Boomer, as I know you like Star Wars.   NARRATOR: Dark Knight opened the package and saw something quite unpleasant.  JAR JAR:  Meesa Jar Jar Binks, meesa your Christmas present!   DARK KNIGHT: Ack! Oh my lord, I thought you were dead!   NARRATOR: Without another word, DK chopped off Jar Jar’s head.   SANTA CHAMELEON: Everyone enjoy, I’m out of here!   NARRATOR:  With that last comment, he went up the chimney and did disappear.   SEADRAGON:  What should we say tomorrow morning, when he comes back here?   JADE:  Just say nothing and hope it doesn’t happen again next year.   NARRATOR: All were in shock, save for AM, who had a wry smile.   ANIME MASTER: If all this happened to us, I can only imagine what happened to Vile.   NARRATOR:  Meanwhile, in a coal-filled room down the hall…   VILE:  Who the hell did this? I’ll kick your asses, one and all!   NARRATOR:  Back outside, on top of the base, Santa Chameleon was about to make haste.   SANTA CHAMELEON:  Beware all humans, as your presents are in my sight. As for all mavericks, Merry Christmas and you will all have a good night!   Merry Christmas and happy holidays from all of us, and be sure your gifts aren’t from a chameleon dressed as Santa Claus!               Megaman, X, Rockman, and related characters are copyright to Capcom.