PMD - Christmas 2012 (Very Late)

Veeeeeeery late Christmas submission for 2012. Oh well, at least it's finished. I said I'd finsh it and I followed through with that promise. I even wrote a cheesy rhyming story to go with it. Hopefully next Christmas I won't be as...overloaded with work. I rushed the background so it wouldn't take even longer.

And yes, Charmander got a CHAR-coal. I found it ironically fitting.


Oh yea, and when I was drawing the stalagmites and such for Sharpedo Bluff, I could have sworn they were closer together. Then later I checked a picture and it turns out the mouth is wide open...silly me for not remembering.


And before anyone points it out, yes, Charmander has no tail flame. He learned to get rid of it because the tail flame is terribly inefficient in terms of energy usage. Though it is rumored that he has no tail flame because the tail flame is a sign of a Charmander's emotions as well as life force, but Charmander's cold heart leaves him devoid of them...

Also, apparently I was so rushed with this picture that Pokemon proportions flew out the window. The Draggie should be much, much bigger.

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PMD – Christmas 2012

‘Twas a quiet, Christmas evening, with warm fires and hot drinks in every house.

Well, except in one home at Sharpedo Bluff, where no one would want to be, not even a mouse.

As usual, the sound of whimpering can be heard, though whom it’s from we’ve already learned.

Once again we find the affluent Charmander, who is once again yelling at the simple-minded Linoone.

What has he done this time? Probably some mistake he will make again all too soon.

So we join the grumpy leader in Sharpedo Bluff, towering over Linoone and shouting and stuff.

“Why are you so stupid?” Charmander said, claws on his hips and eyes burning with hate.

“I asked for an Oran Berry, not an Oren Berry! Oh, why do you always learn so late?”

“I’m sorry, sorry, sorry, Char,” Linoone whimpered out. “I won’t do it again, without a doubt.”

But there was no further time for an argument, since there was a knock on the door.

“Oh who is it this time of night?” Charmander groaned out. “This is a private home, not an open store.”

But the knockings continued and Charmander stood, and he went to the door and opened it in a manner rather rude.

“I told you, I don’t give donations!” Charmander barked, getting ready to slam the door.

“So stop asking for Christmas charity, I’m not gonna give to the undeserving poor!”

Lo and behold! It wasn’t a begging visitor, however, but the Draggie himself who hadn’t visited in forever.

“Merry Christmas!” the Draggie shouted, sporting a festive Santa hat and carrying a sack of presents.

Charmander just stared at that huge grin on the Draggie’s face, his own expression not looking very pleasant.

“Well, I’m going right in!” the Draggie exclaimed. “If I can’t bring joy to this place I’d be ashamed.”

Charmander couldn’t really stop him, since the Draggie is…well, the Draggie,

But Charmander liked free things he didn’t have to work for, especially a prezzie.

“Come, Raichu and Linoone,” the Draggie called out. “I got gifts for you all, that’s what I’m about!”

The cozy interior isn’t decorated much, save for some lights and a Christmas Tree,

Since Charmander thinks decorations are a waste of money, unless they’re free.

Linoone’s wearing a cute little Santa Hat, and also Rudolph’s red nose, a big one at that.

Linoone didn’t care, of course, being the simple Pokemon he was,

But at least Charmander thought he looked amusingly hilarious.

Raichu, however, was wearing only her usual things, since a Christmas outfit looks funny on her, she thinks.

They all gathered around the Draggie, who reached into his gift sack,

And took out a box for each of them, a present they would not lack.

“Merry Christmas to all of you,” the Draggie said. “Even you, Charmander, there’s nothing to dread.”

Linoone tore his open and instantly gulped down the Max Elixir that was inside,

While Raichu received new ear muffs such that from the cold her ears could hide.

“What is this?” Charmander could be heard saying. “What kind of game are you playing?”

Indeed Charmander was confused, glaring up at the Draggie while holding a Charcoal.

“Oh, Santa said you were a naughty Char,” the Draggie replied. “Maybe next year you can be nice as a goal.”

“This isn’t funny,” Charmander said to the Draggie. “In fact I think I’m starting to get quite angry.”

The Draggie just laughed, obviously amused, quite enjoying Charmander’s lack of humor.

“Just enjoy your Christmas, little Charmander, it’s not much of a bummer.”

“I don’t appreciate this trash,” Charmander gritted. “I find this to be rather dim-witted.”

“Just look how joyous they are,” the Draggie happily retorted. “Be merry like them, you won’t be sorry!”

“I don’t have a reason to,” Charmander snorted. “They won’t be happy for long, don’t you worry.”

So Charmander went off, wanting to be alone, while Raichu and Linoone kept chattering in a happy tone.

The Draggie joined the two in their festivities, wanting to bring some joy into their lives,

Knowing that this is a time to be merry, from that joy Christmas thrives.

The quiet night goes on in Treasure Town, with one fewer household feeling down,

Except for one grouchy Charmander who doesn’t care about it at all,

All thanks to a kindhearted Draggie who wants to spread some joy as we saw,

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas all right, and to all a good night!

~LilArrin