(WARNING! This chapter contains elements of Christianity. You are more than welcome to skip this one.)
After the Turtles and Rainbooms deal with with Hokum Hare and Easter egg adventure, they enjoyed the rest of the easter afternoon.
"It’s a beautiful day for Easter." Leo said
"Yep. Nice day indeed." Twilight agreed.
"Yeah, perfect for chocolate bunnies, jelly beans, and best of all. Easter egg hunts!" Mikey cheered
" There’s more to Easter than candy and eggs, you too." Donnie pointed
"Yes. It’s also about life renewal." Fluttershy nodded.
"What do you mean by that?" Rainbow Dash asked
"Well, it's..."
Donnie was interrupted when Rarity cam up to them.
"Guys, I just got a text from Star Blaze. He wants us meet him at the theater for a private play for us to watch."
"Really, when does he want us to meet him there?" Leo asked
"At 3 AM"
"Aww, isn't that nice of your boyfriend to invite you somewhere on this holiday." Applejack teased
"Stop it, Applejack!" Rarity scolded "You know he's no inviting just me."
"What's this play about? Mikey asked
"It says that it's about the "true" meaning of easter."
"Oh, a play? Can I come?" Hokum Hare asked.
"The play is private for a mutant like you. You are most welcome to join us." Mikey offered
"Yay, thank you! Thank you so much!" Hokum cheered.
Later, at the city theater, the Ninja Turtles, their allies, and the Mighty Mutanimals sat on the seats of the theater, waiting for the play to start.
"What's taking so long?" Raph groaned
"Have a little patience, will you, Raph?" Leo said
And finally the light went off and light streamed to the stage. And person none other than Star Blaze papers on the stage.
"Hello Ladies and Gentlemen...and Mutants. Welcome, it's time you all knew the true meaning of easter. You may think it's all about candy, chocolate, jelly beans, easter eggs, even...the easter bunny. But there's someone else who is more sweeter than candy, someone who is full of love."
The crowd was confused.
"I'm gonna leave that rest to a guy who knows that way, the truth, and the life."
As Star Blaze moved backstage, there was a screen that appeared and it had a cross and book symbol. Then it glitches into the view of a guy close up to the screen with sci fi glasses on.
"Hello? Is this thing on? Echo, Echo!"
"That's enough, Cypher, it's on."
He moved out the the way reveling to be a man and his team in hero suits and armor.
"Hello everyone, Bibleman here. And my great friend Star Blaze brought you here today so that you all can understand the true story behind easter. You see, we know that what you love about easter is all candy, chocolate, eggs, even the easter bunny. But there's someone more important about this holiday, someone who loves you and who gave this life for you so that you may live peacefully. And that person we're talking about...is Jesus Christ."
The whole crowd was shocked to hear something like that as Bibleman continued on.
"For those of you who are confused, I'll tell you what makes Jesus the important part of Easter. Jesus loves us and he wants you of his own. He made sacrificed his life for you and easter not just about sweets and candy, it's about love, hope, peace, and salvation. To show and example, sit back and enjoy this skit that Star Blaze had put up for us. Enjoy."
The screen went black as light went on the stage revealing an ancient city background with Bibleman telling the story.
"Imagine, you see a man who you ever met before calling your name. How did he even know your name? He looked like a distant figure, there was something about him, something in my heart made me want to follow him and trust him. Is it possible that he is the one? The lamb of god? The christ? The son of god? It's time you experienced it yourselves."
As the play went on, actor came on stage and began the whole story. They acted out Jesus' entry to Jerusalem, Cleansing of the temple, Judas Betrayal, the Last Supper, Gethsemane, and finally...The most passionate and horrifying scene ever, the Crucifixion.
The Turtles, their allies, and the Mighty Mutanimals were shocked and horrified to see what was happening to a man getting beaten, whipped and hang on a cross. As the stage light went right to just the actor on the cross, a sudden light of red that was disguised as Jesus' blood was trailing all the way to surrounding the crowd.
"He was pierced for our transgressions. He was crushed for our iniquities. The punishment that brought our peace was on him; and by his wounds we are healed." Bibleman called out. "Jesus didn't die for nothing, he died for our sins. He died for you, for me, and for the whole world. Matthew 20:28 says that the Son of God did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
And finally they showed the beautiful scene of all...the Resurrection!
The actors dance and sang for the great story ever told. And finally, the scene where Jesus ascents to heaven was final. The crowd cheered and clapped for the actors.
"Whoa, that was awesome!" Mikey cheered
"Yay! Now I know what it's like to love someone and hug them." Pinkie Pie shouted as she hugged Mikey tight.
Then the lights went back off and the light showed only a stool and a microphone. Then a girl with a guitar walked towards the stool and sat on it and brought the microphone close to her mouth and played her guitar to begin a song.
[Girl]
I'm forgiven because you were forsaken
I'm accepted, You were condemned
I'm alive and well
Your spirit is within me
Because you died and rose again
I'm forgiven because you were forsaken
I'm accepted, you were condemned
I'm alive and well
Your spirit is within me
Because you died and rose again
Then a crowd of the actors came on stage and joined her.
[Actors]
Amazing love, how can it be?
That you, my king. would die for me
Amazing love, I know it's true
Its my joy to honor you
Amazing love how can it be?
That my king would die for me
Amazing love I know it's true
Its my joy to honor you
In all I do
I honor you
[Girl]
I'm forgiven because you were forsaken
I'm accepted, You were condemned
I'm alive and well
Your spirit is within me
Because you died and rose again
[Actors]
Amazing love, how can it be?
That you, my king. would die for me
Amazing love, I know it's true
Its my joy to honor you
Amazing love how can it be?
That my king would die for me
Amazing love I know it's true
Its my joy to honor you
In all I do
I honor you
You are my king
You are my king
Jesus, You are my king
Jesus, You are my king
Amazing love, how can it be?
That you, my king, would die for me
Amazing love, I know it's true
Its my joy to honor you
Amazing love, how can it be?
That you, my king would die for me
Amazing love I know it's true
Its my joy to honor you
In all I do I honor you
In all I do honor you
The Turtles, their allies, and the Mighty Mutanimals cheered and clapped as the actors bowed.
Then Bibleman came back on the screen.
"Now you all know the importance of a holiday, full of joy, hope, love, and salvation. This girl here is Faithful Rose, a girl has put her faith in Christ. As may all know that Jesus loves you all ver much, so much that he died on that cross to pay the price for your sins so that you live in eternity with him...forever. Even for you...Turtles."
The turtles realized what he just said and were confused.
"Did he just say turtles?" Donnie asked
"How did he know?"
"I know...because I'm here." Bibleman and his team suddenly appeared in person on the stage, the turtles were shocked in fear.
"Wait a minute, you've been here this whole time?" Raph asked in worry.
"It's okay, Star Blaze told me all about you all. He wanted to set up this skit to teach all about Jesus, so he thought about inviting us in to help him out." Bibleman said
"And it's a good thing we're here. Because, we are children of god, and it's good thing we preach the gospel to many people through the world, especially you guys." Cypher pointed out
"Mark 16:15 says, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation." Biblegirl said.
"This is not religion we are talking about, we are talking about a relationship with the man who gave his life for you." Melanie said "If you receive his love and embrace his love and except him as your savior you will get to live in eternity with him forever."
"What happens if we don't?" Rainbow Dash asked.
That got to the Bible team, they didn't want to ruin it by telling them that they could face eternity without him.
"That we can talk about another time." Bibleman said. "For right now, I want to encourage you to pray this simple prayer after me."
Together everyone held hands and began...
"Dear Jesus, I have admit I have sinned, and I ask you to forgive my sins. Because I believe that you paid the price for my sins when you died on the cross. And that's why I choose to follow you today, and tomorrow, and everyday for the rest of my life. In Jesus Name, Amen."
After the prayer, everyone was outside in the hallway in the theater. Rarity noticed Star Blaze.
"Hey, Star Blaze!" She called
"Oh, hey Rarity."
"That was a great play you preformed for us, I loved it." Rarity said
"I'm glad you loved it, how do you feel?" Star Blaze asked.
"I feel...different."
"That's because God touched your heart. Now he is with you all the time, even if you can't feel of see him."
"Thank you." She blushed
"You know, you are most welcome to join my church."
"THANK YOU!" She jumped, and that broke into silence with the crowd looking at her. Rarity blushed harder than ever.
She cleared her throat. "I mean, Thank you."
"Your welcome, hey you want dinner later at Pinkie's dinner?" Star Blazed asked.
"I love to, after all it is a loving holiday for a celebration." She laughed
"Alright, I'll see you there."
"You too."
Rarity left while Star Blaze watched her leave.
"Soon the lamb becomes a lion." He joked, as Bibleman came to him.
"I bet you all can make a great pair." He said
"Yeah, and that pair is a diamond and a believer."
They both laughed.
Today wasn't just a day of Candy and the Easter bunny. It was a day of Love, because of what Jesus did for the whole world 2,000 years ago. And the lord will always be in their hearts forever.