Ralphie: *Crying in his bed*

Three blocks away, Schwartz was getting his. There has never been a kid who didn't believe vaguely but incessantly that he would be stricken blind before he reached 21, and then they'd be sorry.

Flashback time.

Ralphie: *Wearing sunglasses, a fedora, and trench coat. He carries a cane, as he walks onto the front porch of his house, and knocks twice on the door*
Mother: *Opens door* Why, it's Ralph.
Dad: *Happy* Come on in Ralph. Where have you been?
Ralphie: *Walks into door, and taps things with his cane*
Mother: *Shocked* Why, he's carrying in a cane.
Dad: Is he...
Mother: ...Blind?
Randy: What?! *Runs downstairs*
Mother, and dad: *Start crying, and sit seguinte to Ralphie*
Ralphie: *Holds a cup for spare change*
Mother: Was it something we did?!
Dad: What brought you to this lonely stage?!
Ralphie: I-I can't.
Mother: You won't tell us.
Dad: Please, no matter how much it hurts, we must know!!
Mother: Please?
Dad: Please?
Ralphie: It. It twas.
Mother: Yes?
Ralphie: Soap. Poisoning.
Mother, and Dad: Ooooooh!! *Breaking down into tears, and hug Ralphie*
Ralphie: Well, I'll manage to get along. Someday.
Mother: We never should have done that to you!
Ralphie: Thanks mom.
Dad: I told you not to use Life Buoy!

The fantasia ended.

Ralphie: *Lays in bed, and smiles*

seguinte morning

Ralphie, Flick, and Schwartz: *Running to school*
Scut, and Grover: *Chasing Ralphie, and his friends*
Randy: *Following Scut*

At school

Students: *Putting apples on Ms. Shields' desk*
Other Students: *Clapping*
Ms. Shields: Thank you, and merry christmas.
Ralphie: *Puts frutas basket on Ms. Shield's desk*
Ms. Shields: *Surprised, she stares at Ralphie*
Ralphie: I thought you might like something different.

Yes, clearly, a little bribe never hurts.

Ms. Shields: Well.. Thank you Ralph.
Ralphie: *Winks*
Ms. Shields: Merry Christmas.
Ralphie: *Shakes head yes*
Ms. Shields: Happy new year.
Ralphie: *Shakes head yes*
Ms. Shields: Will you take your assento now?
Ralphie: *Walks to his desk, and winks at Ms. Shields*

After school.

Ralphie, Flick, and Schwartz: *Running home*
Scut, and Grover: *Chasing Ralphie, and his friends*
Randy: *Following Scut*
Ralphie: *Runs to his home*

For weeks, I have been waiting for my secret decoder pin, from Little Orphan Annie.

Ralphie: *Opens mailbox* Mr. Ralph Parker, we're pleased to give you, my decoder pin!! *Looks to the right as he hears the whistle of a railway locomotive*
Randy: *Passes Ralphie, and goes into the house*
Ralphie: Alright! *Leaves mailbox door open, and goes into the house. He reads the letter* Being known that Ralph Parker is now an official member of Annie's Secret Circle, we have given you this certificate of approval, and two discounts for ovaltine.

Signed, Pierre Andre. Honors and benefits already at the age of nine!

Ralphie: *Turns on radio*
Pirates: *Fighting each other with swords*

Come on, let's get this over with. I don't need to listen to all the jazz about smugglers, and pirates.

Pirates: *Fighting each other* Stallion overboard!!
Dog: *Barking*
Pierre: Listen tomorrow for the concluding event of The Black Pirate Ship. Now, the moment you've all been waiting for. It's time for Annie's Secret Message. Remember kids, only members of Annie's Secret círculo can decode this message. Annie is depending on you. Set your codes to B2. Here is the message. 12. 11.
Ralphie: *Writing down numbers*

Pierre was in great voice tonight. I could tell tonight's message was important.

Pierre: 25. 18. 17. 16. That's the message from Annie herself. Remember, don't tell anypony!

Find out what the secret message is on the seguinte part of this fanfiction coming soon.