The Christmas Toy Page #3

No way!

Aw, I don't want to get

in there, you crazy tiger!

Oh, sure.

You wouldn't love to be

Jamie's Christmas present

and have her get all excited and

promise to love you forever and ever?

That's right.

I wouldn't.

Why should I believe that?

Oh, because I've already

done it before!

That's why!

That can't be possible.

Um, then how do you

explain her?

I don't understand.

I can see that, Rugby,

but it's about time

that you did.

Wow!

I've never seen anyone

like her before.

She's wonderful.

I am Meteora,

queen of the asteroids!

Take me to your leader,

you sorry excuse for a Grizzbot!

I... I don't have a leader.

I have a c-c-c-c-cat!

What planet is this?

It is the... the...

the living room.

And what is

that horrible smell?

Catnip.

Up! Away!

Wow!

Did you see that, Rugby?

Oh, isn't she something?

Oh, Rugby!

Rugby?

- Oh, no!

- Rugby!

Interesting transport pod.

What's your power source?

$1 on the drop and 10 cents

for each additional mile.

Rugby, you come out of there!

Rugby!

Hey, maybe you can talk

some sense into him.

You're his friend.

You're right. I am.

Ha!

Hey, Rugby, come on!

Why don't you just be

a nice little tiger

and get out of this box, okay?

Go away and leave me alone,

cat toy!

Um, we're friends,

but it's not

a perfect relationship.

Really, this could go on

all night.

I mean, we're not doing any good

standing here.

Hey, why don't you and I just

roll on back to the playroom?

Yeah.

Maintain position.

Aww, why me?

Rugby, this has gone on

long enough.

I'm gonna get you out of there

if I have to drag you out.

Now, you listen to me,

and you listen good!

Okay, but just let go

of my elbow!

Okay.

Now, Rugby,

last Christmas may have been the

most wonderful day in your life,

but it was a terrible day

for someone else.

Do you know

who I'm talking about?

I don't know, and I don't care!

Well, Rugby, just think back

to last Christmas,

the way it really was.

# I'll always remember

how everyone cheered #

# When they opened the ribbon

and Rugby appeared. #

# Yes, they were happy

and laughing a lot #

# Except there was one

little thing they forgot #

But I don't understand.

Why were you so unhappy?

Because the Christmas

before last,

I was the toy that Jamie said

she would love forever,

and I didn't want anyone

to take my place.

Then, if you were Jamie's

Christmas present before me...

...Meteora must be her...

Her Christmas present after me.

Yes.

And she really

should be in the box.

Yes, Rugby!

You finally get it!

Well...

You may have been willing

to give up without a fight,

but I'm not!

I don't care what happened

in the past.

Nobody is taking my place.

Rugby, listen to me!

Meteora belongs in this box.

Then what's gonna happen to you

when Jamie finds you here

instead of on the floor

where she left you?

Rugby,

you'll be frozen forever!

That's what I've been trying

to tell you!

What was that?

Taldan of the Megadors!

- I face you at last!

- Meteora, no!

Reveal the secret

of the Cosmotron, Taldan,

or your man here will meet

the same fate as his comrade.

What was that?!

I don't know,

but your father will find out!

Don't worry, Molly.

I'll go and see.

We're doomed.

I'm sorry, everybody.

Meow!

Meow!

It's nothing... just the cat.

Mew!

Mew, that was fantastic!

You got smarts, kid.

I like that.

That was pretty good.

For a cat toy?

For any toy.

Aw, thanks, Rugby.

Now we've just got one

little teeny problem.

Ha-ha!

What have we here?!

Oh, no.

Interesting vegetation.

Don't do that!

You dare to touch the queen?

Inhabitants of many planets

have died for less!

No, they haven't!

You're calling Meteora a liar?!

No!

I'm calling you a toy!

A toy?

Right.

And the best place for a toy

is back in her box

where she belongs.

Return to that prison?!

Never!

Prison?! Prison?! You call

that box a prison? Ha!

Isn't it?

Uh, M-M-Meteora...

I mean, your majesty,

that box is no prison.

That box is a one-way ticket

to the fame and glory

a toy like you deserves!

It is?

Rugby, we've got

to get out of here.

What do you think

I'm trying to do?

# You are lovely, #

# Meteora #

Yes.

# So lovely and smart, #

# And brave and strong. #

# So exciting, #

# Meteora, #

# Even lightning bolts seem dull

when you're along. #

You're right!

# I am thrilling, #

# Meteora. #

# And my glow outshines

the planets near and far. #

# Share your glory, #

# Meteora, #

# And be our brightly

shining superstar. #

Meteora,

please get into the box.

You'll go in

queen of the asteroids,

but you'll come out a star.

Yeah.

I like the sound of that.

# I am stunning, #

# She is stunning, #

# Meteora. #

# Oh, so stunning. #

# And the world must learn

how wonderful you are, #

# How wonderful you are. #

# Share your glory, #

# Meteora. #

# And be a brightly

shining Christmas, #

# Super #

# Star. #

Wrap it up, Rugby!

My public awaits!

Bye, Meteora.

See you soon!

Uh, it shouldn't be

taking them this long.

The living room's

not that far away.

Or, at least, it wasn't

the last time I was there.

Not that I can remember

the last time I was there.

The black is perfect

for a rescue mission,

but this suit is so cute.

Don't leave without me!

I'll be ready in a minute!

Apple?

Coming.

- I can't take this anymore.

- Rugby?

- Hmm?

- You were pretty good.

For a people toy?

For any toy.

Aww. Thanks, Mew.

So long, Meteora.

Hang on, Mew!

Mew, hang on!

I'm trying!

Mew!

Hit it, cruiser!

Mew, are you hanging on?

Yes!

I can't believe

we didn't turn the tree off.

Mew.

He can't move.

He's too afraid.

Oh, no!

We've got to do something!

Are you crazy?

You can't risk your life

for a cat toy!

Oh, no?

Just watch me!

Rugby!

Will you get me

another blanket, honey?

I'm freezing.

Okay!

Oh, Weegee,

you're as bad as the kids.

Oh, no.

Mew.

Don't forget the blanket.

I'm getting it now!

There's no sign

of either of them.

Mew taught me how to do that.

Well, I'm going to go find him.

Even if he won't be able

to hear me,

there's something

I've just got to say.

Mew?

Mew?

Oh, Mew.

I can't believe you're gone.

There's so much to tell you.

Even if you can't hear.

You see, you were the best

friend that I ever had.

But did I thank you for that?

What I did

was to make fun of you

and insult you

and tell you

that you smelled funny.

I just can't accept

that you're frozen,

because there's so much to say.

# Old friend, dear friend, #

# Friend who has gone away, #

# I want to tell you #

# I love you. #

# I wish you'd hear things #

# That I meant to say. #

# I want to tell you

I love you #

# always you believed in me #

# But you never knew, #

# Old friend, dear friend, #

# So much I longed to say #

# First of all, most of all #

# I love you. #

What are we screaming about?!

You're alive!

I know.

Aren't I supposed to be?

No, you're not!

Well, I-I look alive to me!

You were caught!

I thought you were

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