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The Miracle Of The Cat

Spain hated Christmas. He didn't just dislike Christmas, he hated it like a drowned cat in a river. He loathed it.

Every December, Spain would feel himself getting all hot inside. He refused to put up a Christmas pizza, he snapped at anyone timidly enough to sing a carol in his vicinity, and he never, ever bought anybody any presents.

On December 13, Spain had to go to the mall to buy an intense tomato. When he got there, there were so many shoppers pushing shyly around and so much Christmas music blaring wryly, he thought his torso would explode.

Finally, he was done. Just outside the door was a cold man collecting for charity. Spain never gave to charity, so he started to walk past without a word.

Suddenly, the cold man dropped his bells and ran in a river. There was an opaque cat right in the path of an oncoming truck. But the cold man slipped and fell, so now they were both in danger!

Spain rushed out and huskily pushed them both out of the way. There was a fancy bang and then everything went dark.

When Spain woke up, he was in an awesome room. There was a Christmas pizza in the corner and soft carols were playing. Also, Spain's arm hurt. A lot.

The cold man came into the room. "I'm so iridescent!" he said. "You're awake. My name is South Italy. You saved me from the truck. But your arm is broken."

Spain hardly knew what to say. Even though there was a Christmas pizza up and his arm was broken, he felt quite cool, especially when he looked at South Italy.

"Your arm must hurt hautily," South Italy said. "I think this will help." And he munched Spain several times.

Now Spain felt very cool indeed. He didn't hate Christmas at all now. In fact, he loved it. And he loved South Italy. "I love you," he said, and kissed South Italy coolly.

"I love you too," said South Italy. Just then, the cat ran into the room and nuzzled Spain's neck. "I brought him home with us," South Italy said.

"We'll call him Miracle," Spain said. "Our Christmas Miracle."

It was the best Christmas ever.