//------------------------------// // Chapter 18 // Story: New Year's Kiss // by Luvbuttonmash //------------------------------// "Merry Christmas!!" Pinkie shouted as jumped out of bed and ran towards the Christmas tree. She gathered each present into a red bag and closed it. She then freshened herself up a bit and put on a red dress that had cotton at each end with belt buckle in the missile of the dress. She put on white and red-striped socks, along with black boots. She put on a Santa hat and grabbed the bag, leaving the presents for her mom, dad, and sisters. She went inside the decorated car. "Time to spread joy across the city!" She proclaimed, sitting the bag in the passenger seat and drove off. "RARITY!" Pinkie exclaimed, knocking on the glass door in the Carousel Boutique. Only it didn't look like a carousel, which confused Pinkie with the name. "I'm coming, I'm coming," Rarity shouted, putting on a lavender robe. She saw Pinkie Pie and immediately opened the door. "Merry Christmas!" Pinkie said, setting the bag down and giving her a big hug. Rarity hugged her bag, mostly trying to pry her off of her. She was squeezing way too tight. "Same....to....you," she managed to say. Pinkie let her go, causing Rarity to take deep breaths. "I got you and Sweetie Belle presents!" Pinkie said, reaching into her bag. "PRESENTS?!" A voice shouted upstairs. Rarity looked up to see her sisters on the top of the stairs. She can running down, standing right next to Rarity with a big smile on her face. She was clapping her hands at a fast pace, jumping up and down. "Calm down, Sweetie Belle! Mom and Dad bought you loads of presents," Rarity told her. "But Pinkie Pie's are really special! She gives you EXACTLY what you want in her big red bag," Sweetie said. "I don't believe that's the thing. She's just really good at picking out presents." "Here ya go!" Pinkie said, causing them to both jump. She handed them each one present. Sweetie Belle began opening hers ferociously. She gasped. "It's amazing! I've always wanted one of these!" She exclaimed, holding the device in her hand. She started to sing a song that popped up in the top of her head. "Don't stop un-believing! Never don't not feel your feelings!" "A microphone! That is so thoughtful of you, Pinkie. I know I won't react like he-" she opened the box to see a charm bracelet with all of her best friends' special design as each charm. Tears started to fill in her eyes. "Oh Pinkie! It's the most beautiful thing I've seen in my life! And I've seen so many beautiful things but, this has to be the most precious!" She said, hugging her friend. "You're welcome! Now I need to get going. Christmas is almost over!" Pinkie said, grabbing her bag and waving to her friends. "But Pinkie! It's only like, nine o'clock!" Rarity yelled after her, but she was more focused on the charm bracelet. "So precious." This is an awesome guitar, Pinks! I didn't even know they make rainbow-colored ones! This is definitely going to be the best thing I own!" Rainbow Dash exclaimed, strumming the strings of the guitar. "You're welcome! And merry Christmas!" Pinkie yelled, walking out of her friend's house. Rainbow waved at her. "Best. Christmas. Ever!" She exclaimed. "I...I can't believe it! You actually got me the Pegasus stuffed animal I wanted!" Fluttershy screamed silently, Looking up at her 8-foot-tall Pegasus."It looks just like me!" "Anything for my friend! Now I have to get going! Christmas is almost over!" said Pinkie. "Oh Pinkie, I have to give you something back. Um...how about this puppy keychain? Or a book on parties? Maybe a scrapbook?" Fluttershy kept asking. "No need, my dear Flutters. Now, duty calls," exclaimed Pinkie as she marched out of the pet shop with her bag of presents. "Ya don't have to give me anythin', Pinks. I got all I need right here," Applejack said sternly, appreciative of Pinkie's offer, but refusing it politely. "Just open it! You don't have to keep it if you don't want to," Pinkie said, holding a wrapped present in front of Applejack. "Fine, I'll do it," Applejack said, taking the present and unwrapping it carefully. Once she saw what it was, her eyes started to widen and tears filled them."But...how?" "I found it near a lake. It was neatly folded, as if it was meant for me to find it. Pretty neat, huh?" Pinkie said, smiling. She was satisfied with the answer she gave for her crying friend. Applejack pulled her into a tight hug, holding the present. "I haven't seen this in years. Ma used to wrap me up in this when I was just a little kid. I can't believe you found it, Pinkie," Applejack sniffled. Pinkie patted her back, and Applejack slowly let go. She unfolded the blanket and wrapped it around herself, making it hug her tight, just as her mom did. "Thank you so much, Pinkie," Applejack said. "No prob, Bob. Now, on to more giving!" she exclaimed, galloping away with her bag of presents. Pinkie laid on the couch of the living room, for she was surprisingly tired out from all of the present giving. After giving practically everyone in the town presents, including Trixie, a song about Christmas and giving to all in the world, and playfully arguing with a couple of people trying to give her a present, all she wanted to do was sit down and watch her family enjoy her presents to them. "Thanks for the candy rock necklaces, Pinkie Pie," her youngest sister, Gemstone, said. She was the only one that would be believable as being related to Pinkie. After all, she was just a child, so she had that hyperness, although not as near as much as Pinkie's. With her being the only other one of the family with slightly curled hair, Pinkie and her were very close. "You're very welcome," Pinkie said, putting a weak smile on her face. "We got you something too, dear," her mom said, bending down and grabbing a present from under the Christmas tree. Pinkie suddenly sat up and squealed. Although she didn't accept any presents from her friends because of...reasons, it was always special to her when a family member gives you one. She grabbed the present from her mom and started to tear it open, revealing a pink pillow with words 'We Love You, Pinkie Pie,' in cursive and in red. "I love it and you guys too!" she squealed, bringing all of her family into a big hug. "You're welcome," Maud replied for the family, producing a smile on her face. "Pinkie, I think you forgot someone from the tree," Gemstone said in her cute little baby voice, pointing her finger at a wrapped present that surrounded half of the tree. "It appears that I have!" Pinkie said, releasing everyone from the hug. She stood up and walk towards it, picking it up to see who she had missed. "Oh! Silly me. I'll be right back, guys," she said, walking out of the door. The doorbell rung as Cheese stood up from the couch, walking towards the door. He opened to see a Pinkie Pie dressed in a Christmas out fit holding a present. She sat it down and gave him a big hug. "Merry Christmas, Cheesie!" she said. She let go of him and picked the present back up, practically shoving it in his hands. He started to unwrap the present, revealing a black case perfect for an accordion. He opened it to see a red and brown accordion, new and shiny. "Oh Pinks, you shouldn't have," Cheese said, smiling."Now it's your turn." He signalled Pinkie to follow him through the house, setting the present on the couch. He led her to the back yard. Once she saw what it was. She gasped. "It's...it's a," she stuttered. "Yep," He answered, proud of himself. "PARTY CANNON!" Pinkie squealed, pulling him into another hug."I could kiss you right now!" Her eyes widened when she realized what she said. Things had suddenly gotten awkward. She let go of him and tried to explain what she meant. "Y'know, because you bought me this...and ..well..WHO CARES?! I love it, and I love you," Pinkie said, patting his back,"As a friend." All this time, Cheese's face was filled with a red shade. "So do you wanna try it now?" Cheese asked. "Nah. I'll use it on a special occasion," Pinkie replied, walking over the cannon and rubbing it gently. "Pinkie, It's Christmas. This IS a special occasion." "Oh! Right," Pinkie said."Well, let's blow this sucka up!" she yelled, pulling the string of the cannon and causing it to shoot out bunches of fiilreworks that mainly said,'Merry Christmas.' "Thanks, Cheesie," Pinkie said, Standing on her toes and giving him a kiss. On the cheek.