//------------------------------// // Bah, Humbug // Story: An Equestrian Girls Christmas Carol // by Epicdiscord214 //------------------------------// The story starts with a snowflake. Normally, a snowflake wouldn't be that important, but in this tale, that snowflake started the whole thing. That snowflake was the first that fell all year. As soon as it was in front of the window of Canterlot High, Pinkie Pie zipped to the window and spotted it. "IT'S HERE," Pinkie Pie shouted. "IT'S HERE! IT'S HERE! THE SNOW IS FALLING!" "Ms. Pie," Cheerilee said, "Do you have to do this every year? It's just one snowflake. It's not like..." Suddenly, a bunch of snow fell from the sky. All the students were amazed by it. Suddenly, the intercom buzzed. "Attention, students of Canterlot High," Principle Celestia said. "In just a few moments, the last bell rings and end the school day. Vice Principle Luna and I have decided to start Winter Break today. So have a happy time and Merry Christmas." At that moment, the final bell rang and all the students ran out of the doors in excitement. "The snow falls," Pinkie Pie sang, "The bells ring Time to see what this Christmas will bring" "Green trees," Applejack sang, "Snowmen Glad to have that special time again" "The stars," Rarity sang, "That glow Turn up the galmour and let it go" "It's already snowing," Fluttershy sang, "So Christmas spirit's blowing So get the job done" "Turn up the volume," Rainbow Dash sang "'Cause I do assume" "That Christmas has begun," the five sang, "Christmas has begun So turn your back on the Fall Despite all the frostbite Come Christmas Eve night We'll all be ready to deck the halls So merry Christmas to one and all" Suddenly, a young child approached the five. "Merry Christmas, Pipsqueak," Pinkie Pie said. "Is it really happening," Pipsqueak asked. "Is Christmas really here?" "Oh, yeah," Pinkie Pie replied. "And let's not forget the best part of the whole thing. "See, what I love best about Christmas Is the part where we care for our friends When we come hand in hand In our Winter Wonderland Making sure the fun never ends" "Christmas has begun," the five friends sang, "So turn your back on the Fall Despite all the frostbite Come Christmas Eve night We'll all be ready to deck the halls So merry Christmas to one and..." "CHRISTMAS HAS BEGUN," the Crusaders sang. "SO TURN YOUR BACK ON THE FALL," Trixie sang. "DESPITE ALL THE FROSTBITE," Snips sang. "COME CHRISTMAS EVE NIGHT," Snails sang. "WE'LL ALL BE READY TO DECK THE HALLS," Flash Sentry sang. "SO MERRY CHRISTMAS TO OOOONE..." everyone sang, "AND AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALL" At the end of the song, everyone went to their homes. The only one who didn't have a happy face was Sunset Shimmer, a red-headed visitor from the world of Equestria. She used to be the biggest bully in both worlds, but she had a change of heart and everyone forgave her for that. She was happy... except when it came to Christmas. "Christmas," Sunset Shimmer grunted with discontent. "Bah, humbug." Everyone was at their homes getting their homes ready for Christmas Eve night. Pinkie Pie was crossing homes examining their decorations. "Lovely look, Spitfire," Pinkie Pie commented. "Looks like someone's festive, Flash Sentry." She stopped when she stopped by a house with shining stars over it. "Who's design is this?" "Mine, of course," Trixie said coming out form behind a snowman. "How long have you been behind that snowman," Pinkie Pie said. "You and your Rainbooms may have bested me in the Battle of the Bands," Trixie said, "But this year, the first prize of the Most Decorated House Contest will go to the Great and Powerful Trixie!" "Well, good luck with that," Pinkie said. She continued her stroll until she made it to Rainbow Dash's house. The other three were helping decorate. "Hey, girls!" "Hey, Pinkie," Rainbow Dash said. "Say, could you bring me a box of tinsel, please." "Okie, dokie, lokie," Pinkie Pie said. The team continued working until their work was done. The house was completely decorated. "As festive as last year," Rainbow Dash said, "And 20% cooler." "So what now," Applejack asked. "We do still have another 5 hours to kill before it gets dark." "How about a trip to the cafe," Rarity said. "Mr. and Mrs. Cake have just set up their annual Christmas eggnog." "Sure thing," Fluttershy said. "Hey, shouldn't we invite Sunset Shimmer?" "I'm not sure," Rainbow Dash said. "Don't get me wrong; she is my friend. It's just that she's been a little moody over the past month." "Hey, if the Cake Family's Annual Eggnog won't lift her Christmas Spirit, nothing will," Pinkie Pie said. "Never... doubt... the eggnog." "All right," Rainbow Dash said. "Let's take her with us." The girls traveled down the road until they saw a house that was completely different from the rest. While the other homes were covered in tinsel and holly and Christmas lights, this house was as ordinary as it is the rest of the year. "This can't be Sunset Shimmer's house," Applejack said. "No friendly person wouldn't ignore decorating their house." "This is hers all right," Rarity said. "The mailbox has her name." The five approached the door and knocked on it. A few seconds later, the door opened and Sunset Shimmer stood in the doorway. "Oh, good afternoon, my friends," Sunset Shimmer said. "What brings you here?" "We're on our way to the cafe for some annual eggnog," Fluttershy said. "Would you like to come with us?" "If it's all right with you, I think I'll pass," Sunset Shimmer said. "Never... doubt... the eggnog," Pinkie Pie said with an emphasis in each word. "I'm not doubting anything," Sunset Shimmer said. "I'm just not wanting to celebrate." "Sunset, is there something wrong," Applejack asked. "You've been sullen all month, you're not decorating your house, and you're staying indoors. If I didn't know any better, I'd say you've been avoiding Christmas." "Well, maybe I am," Sunset Shimmer said. "It's no big deal. It's just that Christmas... doesn't agree with me." "Didn't they have Christmas in Equestria," Rarity asked. "Not technically," Sunset Shimmer answered. "You see, back at Equestria, we have a big winter holiday called Hearth's Warming Eve and it celebrates the union between Earth ponies, unicorns, and pegusi. If they didn't unite, the world would fall under an endless winter ruled by conflict-feeding Windigos. Despite all those differences, the traditions are still the same." "So what's wrong with Christmas," Pinkie Pie asked. "I'd rather not talk about it," Sunset Shimmer said. "Just... leave me alone, please." Her friends approached the door and closed the door behind them. "Well, that was strange," Rarity asked. "What was all that about anyway?" "I don't know," Rainbow Dash said. "But she's our friend, and as her friend, we have to help her get her Christmas spirit back." "But how do we do it," Fluttershy asked. Pinkie Pie gasped. "I GOT IT! We'll wait for her to go out at night, and while she's gone, we'll set up her home for a surprise Christmas party and invite everyone at school!" "That's actually not a bad idea," Applejack said. "All right, girls. We're going to give her the Christmas she needs." "RIGHT," they all declared.