//------------------------------// // Christmas Joy Gone // Story: My Little Christmas Carol // by GameQubb //------------------------------// Christmas is here and everypony in Equestria is doing final preparations for the holidays. In Canterlot, ponies there are more than excited to prepare for the greatest time of the year. The time when even all royal guards and the palace staff go home to spend time with there family and friends, which is no exception for Twilight, Spike, and the other Elements. Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Applejack, Rarity, and Fluttershy did want to spend time with their families,but also want to spend time with their friends. Thanks to Twilight she made it so they can do both. Families and friends all at Canterlot spending Christmas together. They thought it would be best to visit Celestia's and Luna's palace first. As they were making their way there the many pony folk greeted them, bowed in respect for Twilight, and most importantly, wishing them a Merry Christmas. As they walk by they also wish them a Merry Christmas as well. They made it to the palace and since the royal guards were home for the holidays they weren't standing guard, allowing Princess Celestia and Luna to conjure a magic barrier so that only ponies and Spike can get in. Once inside Twilight happily greeted the two sisters. "Celestia! Luna!" Being filled with Christmas joy they also happily greeted them where Celestia was the first speak. "Welcome back my little ponies." "And Merry Christmas!" Luna added. "Merry Christmas to both of you two." Twilight said. "You sure you won't mind us bringing our families her yer majesties?" Applejack asked a little worried. Celestia only managed to chuckle a little bit. "Not at all, I welcome all of your families her. After all it is time to spend with your family and friends." Hearing that made Twilight remember something. "Oh that reminds me, are my family here yet?" She asking hoping that they were there. "They arrived about ten minutes ago. Two of them were especially excited to see you. They're in the main hall, let's go." Celestia said as they all walked together. "I'm pretty sure which two Celestia means." Pinkie said excitedly hopping. "Yeah, two certain Crystal Empire rulers maybe." Rainbow Dash said. Once they made it to the main hall they all Twilight's mom and dad, Shining Armor, and Princess Cadence. Twilight then happily trotted in there saying "Mom! Dad! Shining! Cadence!" Twilight Velvet and Night Light hugged Twilight while Twilight Velvet was the first to speak. "It's so good to see you Twilight." "Merry Christmas sweetheart." Night Light added. Not being able to wait anymore Shining Armor was the next to hello. "Twily!" Twilight then released her hug from her parents and hugged Shining Armor. "Merry Christmas little sis!" "Merry Christmas B.B.B.F.F." Of course Cadence was still there waiting to be greeted. They both went to each other and recited their childhood rhyme. "Sunshine, sunshine, ladybugs awake! Clap your hooves and do a little shake!" Once they were finished they hugged too. Cadence then spoke saying, "It's so wonderful that you came." Pulling away from the hug Twilight said, "What was I gonna do? Not celebrate the greatest time of the year with you guys." "Or us." Spike said in the background. "It's always nice to you all. Merry Christmas!" Shining said to the others. "I don't mean to be rude or anything, but wouldn't you rather spend Christmas with you family?" Twilight Velvet asked. "Our friends too." Rainbow Dash said. "We asked the princesses if we can bring our families here." Pinkie then started talking before Rainbow Dash could continue. "So now we can celebrate with our families and still be together." She said still happily jumping around. "Um...Pinkie Pie, why are you jumping so much?" Fluttershy asked in her usual shy way. "Why wouldn't I? Christmas is my most FAVORITE DAY EVER." "It's everyponies favorite day, sugar cube!" Applejack said. Rarity then took the opportunity to look out through the window and was in awe of the surroundings. Snow falling on the ground, Christmas lights everywhere, and all ponies celebrating. She invited the others to look and when they did they were in awe as well. "Just look at it. It's gorgeous!" Rarity said still in awe. "The way Canterlot celebrates Christmas is so amazing. This gives me an idea for some dresses I should make for Christmas next year." "Hey guys look." Spike said pointing at the streets of Canterlot. He was pointing at ponies who were caroling. "There are ponies caroling down there." Twilight and Shining then had looks on their faces that meant that they want to join them. Both their parents saw and they too wanted to join them. "Well what are we waiting for, let's go caroling shall we." Night Light said making everpony, even Celestia and Luna go out and join the carolers. Everypony was ready for tomorrow was the big day. Christmas day! For the best way to cheer was the caroling ponies walking all over Canterlot filling everypony with Christmas Spirit. Deck the hall with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la la la la la. 'Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la la la la la. Spike saw that one pony hanging a missile toe over a sign. Rarity also caught that and planted a kiss on Spike's cheek, causing him to be in a love frenzy. See the blazing yule before us, Fa la la la la la la la la. Strike the harp and join the chorus. Fa la la la la la la la la. Pinkie Pie, Applejack, and Rainbow Dash saw one pony selling fruitcake and went over and purchased a bunch of it. Fast away the old year passes, Fa la la la la la la la la. Hail the new, ye lads and lasses! Fa la la la la They all slowed down after looking at one of the buildings. la...la.....la......la. The building they were all looking at didn't have any lights on it, no lights inside it, nothing. "Princess?" Twilight asked. "Isn't this where Blueblood?" "It certainly is." Princess Celestia said looking concerned for Blueblood's home. "Why isn't there any decorations or anything?" Rainbow Dash asked. "Maybe we should ask him." Princess Celestia said. She walked over to his door and knocked on it. "Blueblood, are you home?" "Yes Auntie, what is it?" Blueblood aid behind the door. "Well I'm just wondering about something important." Celestia said. Blueblood then spoke again behind the door. "Is it the annoying carolers?" Saying that made them all gasp. "Who by the way are out of tune." "I TOLD YOU!" Pinkie shouted to the others. "No that isn't it." Celestia said. Blueblood then opened the door, put on a scarf, and walked outside. "It's just that we would like to know why you don't have any decorations up. It's not like you to forget." "I don't feel like putting up any decorations, that's all." Blueblood said using his magic to grab some firewood for the fireplace. "Well you are still coming to the ceremony right?" Cadence asked. "You mean the ceremony where all the peasants and nobles of Canterlot come together to decorate the Canterlot Christmas Tree?" Blueblood then stopped grabbing firewood. "Count me out." They all gasped again. The silence was then broken when Celestia said, "What are you talking about? At this time of year, you're never like this." Blueblood then stopped but didn't make eye contact. "Well maybe because: I hate being around a bunch of commoners, I hate wasting my time decorating a stupid tree, looking at the lights, eating the food, and hearing those pathetic songs." Blueblood then walked inside his home. "But most importantly," He then started using his magic on the door. "I hate Christmas!" He then used his magic to slam the door shut which caused snow to fall off of his roof and onto Pinkie Pie. Ignoring the laws of physics, Pinkie opened the snow like it was a door and when she got out the snow collapse on itself. "Well that wasn't very Christmas like of him." Shining Armor said. "He hates Christmas?" Fluttershy said in a shy voice. "Why?" "What now Princess?" Twilight asked Celestia. Celestia thought of it for a moment and came up with a solution. "I think all of you show go to the ceremony, I'll catch up with you." They didn't know what she was thinking, but they thought it would be best to not argue with her thoughts. "And Pinkie would it be alright if you left me some fruitcake." Pinkie was about to much on the last bit of fruitcake they had with they, but stopped and gave it to Celestia. "Here you go." "Sister, go with them to the ceremony and don't worry I'll be there." And with that everypony left, leaving Celestia with the fruitcake she asked for. She then looked at it and then she used her magic and cast a spell on the fruitcake. "Let's hope that this works." She thought to herself. She knocked on his door again. "Would you at least like to have some of this fruitcake Nephew." Blueblood didn't give an answer, but his stomach answered for him. He was indeed hungry so he decided to take her up on her offer. He opened the door and said, "You're lucky that I'm hungry." He used his magic to grab the fruitcake and with that Celestia left wishing him a Merry Christmas. He went back inside and took a bite out of the fruitcake. "Wow this is very good." He then took a couple more bites, but when he did he started getting sleepy. "What's going on? Why do I feel so sleepy." He then took one last bite and then collapsed on his chair, fully asleep.