"Another day in the Land of the Dead." sighed Emily. She was at the diner where she was watching Paul, the decapitated head that was a waiter, scurry around to make sure that everyone was enjoying their food and drink. Emily was sitting by herself, not that it wasn't anything new. Well, she wasn't completely alone, there was a maggot that lived inside of Emily's head that talked to her. After awhile, Emily got up and left the diner.

"See you soon, Corpse Bride!" Paul called after Emily had passed him. She waved back at him and went out the door.

Emily thought about her nickname as she made her way through a deserted alleyway. It was given to her when she came to the Land of the Dead. She had been murdered by a man that she was in love with, but he only wanted the money that Emily's family had. He lied to her saying the he would meet her to run away and get married, as long as she brought the family fortune with her. So, Emily, dressed in her mother's wedding gown, took the money and went to meet her love. Next thing that Emily knew, she was dead.

Since her death, Emily has been waiting to marry someone else. She was still wearing the gown. Although now, there was a tear of a slit that went halfway up her thigh, which revealed her left leg that didn't have any skin on it anymore. Emily's right arm, from her shoulder to her fingertips, were the same as her leg. On the left side of her chest, Emily's ribs could be seen through the rotting flesh and dress material. She was still wearing the gloves that she also took from her mother.

A sudden noise from behind her in the alley that echoed loudly distracted Emily from her thoughts. The ground was shaking, causing Emily to almost lose her balance. The wind picked up with a powerful gust.

Wait! We don't have wind down here! Emily thought with panic.

"What's going on?" Emily shouted at the gusts that continued to hit her. She could hardly keep her eyes open.

Emily was overbalanced and she toppled over. She was prepared to hit the ground, but was confused when she didn't feel anything solid around her. Emily slowly opened her eyes. It was like she was floating downward. Swirls of various colors spun their way around her. Emily looked down and saw the colors start to fade into dull, dark colors.

In the next moment, Emily hit the ground and fell down on her bottom. As she rubbed her lower to soothe the ache, Emily looked around to see where she was. This place wasn't as colorful as the Land of the Dead was. In fact, it was quite the opposite. All the buildings were gray and black. Some of the only color that she could see where the orange pumpkins that seemed to be everywhere.

There was a fountain in what looked like the town square. Instead of blue water, it flowed with bright green liquid. It looked like a giant maggot was the source of the fountain's water, if that's what it was.

"You should be getting ready." said a male voice that sounded close by. Emily turned in the direction of the voice. "Oh! You must be new. I've never seen you before."

Emily could a very lanky man walking towards her. He looked like one of the boniest men that Emily had ever seen, in life or death. Once he stepped into the light, Emily could have sworn that her dead heart had fluttered.

"Here." The skeleton, now that Emily could see him, offered her a bony hand. "Let me help you up."

Emily was hesitant. She had seen many skeletons back home, but never had she had such a reaction like she did when this one walked in. Emily slowly reached out her own bony hand and took his.

"I'm Jack Skellington." he said as he helped Emily get to her feet. "But I'm better know as the Pumpkin King." Emily made it look like she was steadying herself. "What's your name?" Jack asked.

Emily was usually quite the talkative corpse, but she couldn't find her voice. She knew that if she had blood running through her veins, Emily's face would be dark with blush.

"I-I'm Emily, the Corpse Bride." she responded after a moment.

"Welcome to Halloween Town, Emily. Now, I must be off. I need to get ready for tonight." Jack said as he took a step away. "I hope you stay to watch, Emily." Jack winked at her.

Emily nodded. She felt like she lost her voice again.

"Then, I'll see you later." Jack said. He waved back at Emily. Then, he disappeared back into the shadows. Emily waved back just before Jack was out of sight.

She could feel a silly grin spread over her face. Emily wanted to twirl and dance around. She hadn't felt like this since before she died.

A thought struck Emily that brought her out of her dream-like state.

What am I doing in Halloween Town? How did I get here? Am I going to be able to get back to the Land of the Dead?

Emily was overcome with the worries that these thoughts brought.

Ok! So, another random thought that I had recently that would leave me alone 'til it was written. Anywho, please tell me your thoughts. Its my first crossover.

(P.S. This is part of my birthday present to my readers. Today is my b-day!)

Reviews are very much welcomed!