G5 Adventures in Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July

by ponydog127

The Christmas in July Circus Show

It was about an hour and a half after the circus parade ended, and Santa still hadn't shown up yet.

Snowfall didn’t want to make Frosty worry even more, but... even she was beginning to get a little nervous that Santa wouldn’t make it on time.

But, her pony friends seemed to be a bit more confident, especially when they had other things to worry about... including the special song Dazzle Harmony wrote for the special occasion, and the Mane 6, Comet and Violet Frost were going to help her perform it, Borealis was going to use her powers to handle some of the effects, and then Rudolph and Frosty... well, their part was going to be a surprise.

Now, let's get back to some of the current events.

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Lily Loraine was in the middle of a discussion with Borealis, Rudolph, Sunny and Zipp, who seemed a bit nervous on how the show would run. “Just do your acts like you did in rehearsal, kids,” she told the group, “and we're bound to be a hit.”

“We'll try, Miss Loraine,” Rudolph nodded sincerely. “We sure will try, right, guys?”

“Absolutely,” Sunny agreed. “This is gonna be the best show the Circus by the Sea has ever had! Trust us on that.”

“Well, I better go give a pep talk to the clowns. Hang in there, Blinky and buddies,” Lily patted Borealis' head, causing her tail to wag before Lily walked off, leaving the four of them alone. “So,” Borealis broke the silence, “what do we do now?”

“I told the others that we would meet up before the show,” Zipp said, “so we better head to the back of the main tent to meet up with them.”

But before they could get too far, a voice spoke up to them from the shadows. “Hey, Rudolph. Fox pup.”

Rudolph and Borealis stopped in shock at the voice, and Rudolph was even more surprised to see who it was. “Scratcher?”

“Oh! The big star and his puppy remember their old buddy!” Scratcher posed a happy attitude as he walked over to them. But for some reason, Borealis wouldn’t buy this act for a second. “We were never buddies.”

“Eh, let bygones be bygones.”

“Rudolph... do you and Bori recognize this guy?” Zipp asked with a suspicious look. “Boy, do we EVER,” Borealis said coldly... something that threw Zipp and Sunny for a loop. “Scratcher was one of the jerks who made fun of me and Rudolph at the Reindeer Games… and it seems like nothing has changed much since we last saw you.”

“Eh, but do we all EVER change?” Scratcher asked before fake coughing. “What’s the matter?” Rudolph asked in concern. “Boy, I am really down and out,” Scratcher led them into a lie. “Haven't had a bite to eat in three days. Think you could get me a job with the show?”

“Guys, no,” Borealis whispered to her friends quietly. “Whatever you do, don’t give this delinquent deer a--”

“I guess we could always use another roustabout to help with the tents,” Rudolph interrupted Borealis, causing her to groan under her breath. “You’re a prince, Rudolph!” Scratcher faked his happy demeanor. “A prince!”

“We’ll go talk to Miss Loraine and let you know,” Zipp said as she urged her friends in the other direction. “Yeah, you and your friends do that, Rudolph. You just do that,” Scratcher said as they walked off before chuckling to himself. “Sucker.”

From his hiding place behind the cotton candy machine, Twitch flashed a thumbs up at Scratcher.

Things seemed to be going according to their plans... but they just needed to keep things up, otherwise Winterbolt nor Allura would be happy with them.

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“Bori, what in the world was that?” Sunny asked the young fox in shock as they rounded the corner. “I’ve never seen you like that before.”

“Scratcher… he’s different,” Borealis shuddered. “It may be my princess-y instincts kicking in, but I just don’t think we can trust him.”

“Trust who?” Comet asked as the others approached. “And why did Borealis act like what?”

“Never mind that for now,” Zipp dismissed. “Any sign of Santa yet?”

“We’ve checked all over the skies,” Misty said, “but no sign of his sleigh. And it’s getting darker and closer to showtime!”

“This is all getting really strange,” Violet said with a worried look. “I agree with Violette-- none of this makes any sense,” Hitch agreed as Sparky rode on his back. “Santa’s never been this late before-- not even on a Christmas delivery.”

“And what about that stranger from before? The one who gave Frosty’s family those amulets?” Zipp added. “We haven’t seen any sign of him since then.”

“Yeah,” Pipp agreed. “He wouldn’t just give Frosty and his family special gifts, tell Bori she’s a long-lost princess and then just bolt, would he?”

“He would,” Borealis said in thought, “if he had something to hide. Like… do you think maybe he was lying about not knowing Mom?”

“I’m not sure what to believe, honestly,” Sunny sighed. “None of this is adding up… especially after that business with Scratcher.”

“We don’t have any time to worry about that now,” Rudolph told the ponies. “All we can think about now is helping the circus and hoping Santa gets here before the fireworks finish tonight.”

The ponies and Borealis (and even Sparky) nodded, realizing their friend was right-- their friends needed them right now, and they weren't going to let them down.

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At the same time, Winterbolt and Allura had been watching the entire thing through the Eye of Snow, happy that their plan was going so smoothly so far. “Perfect, perfect. Everything is going according to schedule. Now to tighten the net,” he said before turning to the snow leopard. “Allura, why don’t you stay here and take the chance to look for the star shard you desire? I won’t be but a few hours.”

“Of course, King Winterbolt,” Allura bowed as Winterbolt rose from his throne. “I’ll see you when you return.”

Winterbolt left his cave after this and approached a sleigh crafted from ice and pulled by four, large silvery-blue snakes. “Ah, what a magnificent sleigh and team the snow genie has created for me. Instead of reindeer, I have rein-snakes! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!!”

Then, Winterbolt boarded the sleigh and took command of the whip. “To the top of the porch,” he commanded, “to the top of the wall! Now slink away, slink away, slink away all!”

The sleigh took flight into the stormy skies as Allura watched from the entrance of the cave. “Perfect… he’s gone,” she smirked. “Now, before I continue my search for the star shard, I must pay the snow dragons a visit… to see if they can lend me a bit of their power… whether they want to or not. AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!”

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A few minutes after the Mane 6, Comet and Violet Frost, Borealis and Rudolph got done meeting, it was time for the show to begin, and Lily spoke out to the crowd with the spotlight donning on her. “Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the new edition of Lilly Loraine's Circus by the Sea!” she announced to the cheering crowd. “Bring on the clowns!”

The clowns went through the curtain to start their act, all while Izzy and Pipp looked through the curtain with Rudolph and Borealis in order to watch. “Ha ha ha ha!!” Izzy laughed. “The clowns are just walking out there and they’re already my favorite act! Oh, my pony I love laughter…”

“Heh heh heh, yeah… so we noticed,” Pipp rolled her eyes playfully… just before Scratcher came up behind the group, hauling a huge wagon. “This is a great job you and your friends got me, Rudolph.”

“Well,” Rudolph said, eyeing Scratcher and the look Borealis was giving him, “just do it well and I'm sure you'll get a promotion.”

“Oh, I ain't complaining, ol' buddy,” Scratcher said before glancing over at Twitch, who gave him a wink, which meant it was time to start the second phase of their plan. “Oh, uh, Miss Loraine wants me to get something out of the office wagon, but it's all dark in there. I think a fuse blew. Will you and your fox come in with me and give me some light?”

“Uh, sorry, Scratcher,” Borealis said before Rudolph could speak, “but we have to do our acts. And I have to help out with Dazzle Harmony's special effects for her performance.”

“And then,” Izzy added, “we have to close out the show before the fireworks start!”

“Oh, but it won't take a minute,” Scratcher reassured them. “Let me finish hauling this thing and I'll meet you over by the wagon.”

“Well…” Rudolph hesitated for a moment, but then smiled, at least wanting to help Scratcher with this one task. “...okay.”

“Oh, you really are a buddy, ol' buddy,” Scratcher said in a fake-happy tone, and groaned as he hauled the wagon away. “This is hard…”

Borealis couldn’t help but watch Scratcher for a moment, but then, her ears picked up the sound of rustling. But thinking it was just her nerves getting to her, she shrugged and watched the show again, unaware that Twitch was following Scratcher out of the tent.

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At the same time, Santa was guiding the sleigh team through the darkness, and Mrs. Claus and Snow Mist could only look around at their dark surroundings as they rode along. “It's so late, Mama,” Santa sighed. “Poor Frosty.”

“We're doing everything we can, Papa,” Mrs. Claus tried to reassure. “Oh... look up there, Mama,” Santa gestured at the pitch black clouds above. “Black as pitch. Not a star in the sky.”

“Well, we may not have stars,” Snow Mist said, standing up from the back of the sleigh, “but let's see if this can help provide some more light.”

Her horn lit up in aurora-like colors, providing a bit more light for the reindeer to see by. “Good thinking, Snow Mist,” Santa praised the auroricorn mare. “Let’s just hope your glowing horn can help us through this wintry mess.”

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“Onward! Onward!” Winterbolt declared to his team of flying snakes. “We don't want to miss the fireworks, now do we?”

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At the same time, Pipp was at the end of the tightrope, ready to help Laine with her routine when Laine suddenly began to lose her balance, causing Pipp to gasp and fly out to help her balance temporarily. “Laine, are you okay?”

“Oh! Yes, I'm fine,” Laine said, clearly a little worried, “but I forgot my parasol!”

“Ohh... I would fly and get it for you,” Pipp said, “but I don't want to leave you here without any way to balance yourself!”

Just then, Lily stepped out onto the tightrope, holding Laine's tightrope, much to Pipp's relief. “How many times do I gotta tell you?” Lily told her daughter. “Make notes for yourself!”

“Yes, Mama,” Laine nodded obediently. “Good luck with the rest of your act, Laine!” Pipp said before she flew off. “Thanks, Pipp!” Laine waved her friend farewell before continuing the act, causing the entire crowd to erupt in cheers.

After Pipp had helped Laine down, Snowfall led Frosty and his family (who were each riding their own elephants) out onto the stage, where Lily began to introduce the family's act. “And now,” she exclaimed, “presenting one of our star attractions. 'Frosty the Snowman and family in a sensational, spellbinding exhibition of world championship belly-whopping!”

Comet and Violet Frost used their magic to center the lights at the top of a huge ramp that the snow family and Snowfall were standing at the top of, and as the crowd (including the Mane 6) went wild, Frosty turned to his family and the young pegasus filly. “Like I always say,” he said. “The family that slides together abides together.”

“You don't always say that, Frosty,” Snowfall shook her head. “Stick to the script, Daddy,” Chilly advised. “If Santa doesn’t get here soon, we’ll be sticking to everything,” Frosty then reminded. “Come on! Snowfall, you first.”

“Look out, world! Here comes Snowfall Cane!” the blue pegasus filly cheered before sliding down the ramp on her belly, with Frosty and the rest of his family following afterwards. Then, once all members of the family had gone down the ramp, they all landed on top of each other in a neat pile, with Snowfall on the bottom, Frosty on top of her, Crystal on top of her husband, and then Chilly and Milly were held by their mother.

The Mane 6, Comet, Violet and Sparky were among the loudest of those cheering, but they couldn't help but wonder... where was Rudolph at a time like this?

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Rudolph was waiting outside for Santa to show up when Scratcher quickly approached him. “Hey, I've been waiting for you over by the office wagon. Come on, Rudolph!”

Suddenly, a familiar melody began to play, and Borealis rushed to his side. “Rudolph, come on! That’s our warning cue!”

“Oh, you’re right!” Rudolph realized before turning back to Scratcher. “Look, as soon as I'm done I'll meet you by the wagon, I promise.”

And just like that, Rudolph followed Borealis back into the tent. “That’s my buddy…” Scratcher spat on his own words before turning to a hiding Twitch. “You know the drill, rabbit! Get Sam Spangles and get into position!”

Twitch saluted and hopped off to do his duty while Scratcher looked back at the tent with a scowl.

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“Lights, please!” Lily called out, and Violet and Comet dimmed the lights just enough so a single spotlight rested on Rudolph, with Borealis on his back. “This is it!” Pipp squealed, prancing in her place. “Bring out the fog machine, boys! And Misty and Izzy, of course.”

Two clowns, followed by Misty and Izzy, brought out a huge machine right before Rudolph and Borealis, and with the single flip of a switch, fog began to cover the circus ring. That’s when Lily knew to ask Rudolph if he was ready or not.

“Are you ready, Rudolph?”

“I am ready!”

“Then, lights on, Rudolph!”

“Lights on!”

“Come on, Rudolph…” Hitch muttered nervously while Sparky happily munched on popcorn. “Come on…”

Rudolph thought the happiest thoughts he could think of, and his nose began to get brighter… and brighter… and brighter until…

…the fog burned away completely, leaving the arena clear once more! “He burned off the fog!” Dazzle exclaimed to Cocoa. “I can’t believe it!”

“Let’s hear it for Princess Borealis and Rudolph!” Lily said to the crowd, who cheered as Rudolph and Borealis took a bow. “Bori, I gotta go meet Scratcher to help with that job,” Rudolph whispered to the fox. “Do you wanna come?”

“I need to stay here and help with Dazzle’s performance,” Borealis whispered back, hopping off his back. “Be careful, though… I still don’t trust that Scratcher character.”

“Don’t worry… I will.”

Then, without another word, Rudolph flew out of the tent and into the night. “He’ll be back, folks!” Borealis announced to the crowd. “But for right now, let’s give a huge welcome to pop sensation… Dazzle Harmony!”

The crowd went absolutely wild when Dazzle’s name was said, and she and her dancers got ready to take the stage for their wildest performance yet.

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Scratcher knew, by the sound of the audience's cheering growing louder, that Rudolph's act was over, and he needed to get Twitch and Sam Spangle out of sight before he got to the wagon. “His act is over. Quick,” he said, handing Sam the remainder of a police costume. “Here's the rest of the disguise.”

“Just think… me, Sam Spangles, a policeman!” the greedy businessman chuckled alongside Twitch. “Here he comes!” Scratcher whispered as Rudolph flew into sight. “Hide!”

Twitch and Sam Spangles hid in the darkness of the circus grounds just as Rudolph landed before the office wagon. “Good, ol’ buddy,” Scratcher praised. “Now, turn it on.”

Rudolph gladly did as asked, and lit his nose before the two of them entered the wagon. “Now,” said Scratcher as he looked around, “she said it's under the table here.”

“What are you looking for?” Rudolph asked curiously. “She said it was a little leather suitcase,” Scratcher explained before he suddenly saw the suitcase underneath the table. “Oh, there it is. Gee, thanks, ol' buddy.”

Now, came the next part of Scratcher’s plan. As he moved to pick up the suitcase, he pretended to trip and came crashing to the ground. “Oh! Oh! Oh! I hurt myself.”

Now, Rudolph became a little suspicious. “Just taking a little fall like that?”

“Oh, I twisted my nose… my neck or something,” Scratcher whined in pain. “Now I can't pick up that suitcase. Buddy, would you do it for me?”

Rudolph felt a little conflicted in that moment-- on one hoof, Borealis warned him not to be too trusting of Scratcher, since he DID bully Borealis and Rudolph when they were younger.

But then again… Scratcher did seem like he needed help, and Rudolph’s heart was so pure, how could he refuse. “Well… okay. All this fuss over a little suitcase. What's inside?”

“Well, she didn’t say,” Scratcher lied. “Just pick it up and give it to the cop waiting on the corner.”

“Okay, but…” Rudolph began to pick up the suitcase when it fell open, revealing what was inside, much to his bewilderment. “Hey, this bag is filled with money. And the night’s receipts.”

“Ohhhh…” Scratcher acted oblivious in that moment. “That's why she wants to give it to the cop. So he can take it to the bank and make a night deposit.”

“Well... okay,” Rudolph shoved his inner doubts aside and closed the suitcase, picking it up and following Scratcher out of the office as Twitch watched on with glee... Allura was sure to be proud of them for this.

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At the same time, Dazzle was just finishing up her performance.

Dazzle: I'm a sucker for you, yeah
Say the word and I'll go anywhere blindly
I'm a sucker for you, yeah
Any road you take, you know that you'll find me

I'm a sucker for all the subliminal things
No one knows about you (about you), about you (about you)
And you're makin' the typical me break my typical rules
It's true, I'm a sucker for you

And just like she expected, the crowd went absolutely nuts. “Aww, thank you! Thank you, everyone!” Dazzle waved and smiled. “And now… we have one last act before our big Christmas in July grand finale!”

At this, a choir full of children, including Milly and Chilly, were lowered from the ceiling holding candles and singing a soft tune.

Choir: I heard the bells on Christmas day
Their old familiar carols play
And wild and sweet the words repeat
Of peace on Earth good will to men…

After the choir got done performing, Lily deciced to make a little speech. “Whether July or December, Christmas lives in our hearts, but it's up at the North Pole, remember, where Christmas always starts.”

Once this was said, Milton (dressed as Santa Claus) and Cocoa (dressed in a sweet red dress) wandered onto the stage, pretending that the circus ring was the North Pole. “Ho ho ho! Hee hee hee!” Milton chuckled. “Now, where are our elves?” Cocoa wondered out loud before looking to the curtains. “Oh, hark! Here they come now!”

That’s when two young elephants wandered out onto the stage, much to Lily’s surprise. “Elephants?!” she asked before turning to Hitch. “I thought the midgets were gonna play the elves.”

“No no no no,” Hitch shook his head. “The elephants wanted to be the elves-- the midgets wanted to be the polar bears.”

Lily only sighed in response. “Actors…”

“Ah, very good, elves!” Cocoa patted the elephants warmly. “But,” Milton continued, “ have an idea of what will bring all of us lots of cheer. So just to please all the girls and the boys, why don't we have a parade of the toys?”

From the shadows, Sunny, Izzy and Misty pushed out a large box of toys, and with the swift flick of the horns of the unicorns, the box opened, revealing more circus staff dressed as toys. Once all the ‘toys’ were out of the box, all the children cheered happily. “And now, to make us all feel jolly,” Milton said, “my very best toy. A dancing dolly!”

At that moment, Comet shifted the spotlight so it would be on Laine, who started to sing a cheerful tune as the danced toward the North Pole sign.

Laine: Rockin' around the Christmas tree
At the Christmas party hop
Mistletoe hung where you can see
Every couple tries to stop

Laine hopped up on top of the sign, and under the sign grew a gigantic Christmas tree, thanks to Sunny and Hitch, and everyone who worked for the circus began to dance to their hearts content, and everyone cheered at the shimmering colors of the lights as the song continued.

Laine: Rockin' around the Christmas tree
Let the Christmas spirit ring
Later we'll have some pumpkin pie
And we'll do some caroling

You will get a sentimental feeling
When you hear
Voices singing let's be jolly
Deck the halls with boughs of holly

Rockin' around the Christmas tree
Have a happy holiday
Everyone dancing merrily
In the new old-fashioned way

You will get a sentimental feeling
When you hear
Voices singing let's be jolly
Deck the halls with boughs of holly

All: Rockin' around the Christmas tree

Laine: Have a happy holiday

All: Everyone dancing merrily
In the new old-fashioned way...!!!!!!!

Once this song was over, the crowd erupted in cheers again, but Borealis noticed that someone very important from her life was missing... Rudolph.

And it was nearly time for their finale performance!

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