The Ninjas and Rainbooms celebrate Christmas at the Shroom Lodge.
Principal Celestia's old friend, Mr. Moochick, has invited CHS, The Ninjas, Team Shine, and Spy Racers to his lodge for the holidays. But when Leo and Shine Boy get stuck in an avalanche, will things still be holly jolly for the party? If their friends have anything to say about it! Featuring a couple shorts.
(Originally written in 2019 on Deviantart. Rewritten with help from Jebens1)
It was Christmas Eve in the mountain area. On the road, two school buses were driving up the mountains. They were full of students from Canterlot High who were all very excited. Principal Celestia had recently been invited by her old friend, Mr. Moochick, who owned a lodge in the mountains. He was more than willing to let her invite some of her students and friends since it was the off season. Celestia even asked the Rainbooms to invite their friends from New York, including the Ninja Turtles, as well as their friends, Team Shine. They weren’t far behind in their vehicles. Everyone was very excited.
“Okay, Students!” Celestia spoke up. “We’re almost to the Shroom Lodge. Who’s ready for a wonderful Christmas?”
The Students all cheered then Sunset Shimmer starts to sing a Christmas carol with everyone joining in.
As they sang, No one noticed Lancer looking at the window looking dismal.
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Meanwhile, at the lodge, Mr. Moochick and his workers were preparing the lodge for their guests as well as Christmas.
“Everything’s looking wonderful, Everyone!” He called to his workers. “Keep it coming! Our guests will be here soon!”
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Just then, the school buses park in the parking lot. As the students got out of them and grabbed their luggage, Twilight looked towards the roads, as if looking for something or someone. The other Rainbooms noticed.
“You alright, Twilight?” Sunset asked.
“You didn’t forget anything, did you?” Pinkie teased then gasped. “You didn’t forget Spike, did you?”
Just then, Spike popped out of Twilight’s backpack yawning. “Someone mention me?”
“Oh! Thank goodness!” Fluttershy breathed as Twilight explained.
“I’m seeing if the Turtles are here yet. I texted Leo the directions up here and he told me they weren’t far behind us.”
“Yeah! They seemed excited to join us for our little Christmas getaway.” Rainbow agreed.
“Plus, Shine Boy and his team were finishing up some business back home and they’ll join us soon.” Applejack added.
“Same with the Spy Racers.” Fluttershy put in.
Just then Rarity pointed. “Look! I see the Shellraiser and The Party Wagon!”
Sure enough, she was right. The Shellraiser and the Party Wagon were pulling up in the parking lot. After the two vehicles parked, the doors opened, revealing the Ninja Turtles and their ninja friends and allies, including Kirby O’Neil, Kurtzman, Gabby, and The Dazzlings.
“Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas, everyone!” Mikey greeted.
“Feliz Navidad!” Gabby added.
“Guys!” The girls cheered as they embraced their friends.
“Glad you all could make it!” Twilight smiled as she embraced Leo.
“We all agreed we could use some time off from the city.” Leo explained.
“Yep! Nothing like Christmas at the countryside.” Kirby sighed happily.
“It’s good to get out more.” Kurtzman stretched
“Slash and the Mutanimals will be here soon.” Raph mentioned.
“Same with Shine Boy and his team and The Spy Racers.” Sunset added as Celestia and Luna walked up to the group.
“Hello, everyone!” Celestia greeted.
“Merry Christmas, Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna.” April greeted followed by the others.
“We better head in for role call. Besides, Mr. Moochick is looking forward to meeting you all.” Luna stated.
“Let’s go! Besides, it’s kinda cold out here!” Mikey ran for the door only to slip under the door.
“Oh! Be careful! There’s an icy path under the door.” Said Mr. Moochick as the small old man wearing green walked out of the lodge to greet the newcomers. “Welcome, everyone! I’m Mr. Moochick, owner of the Shroom Lodge. And you all must be the ninjas of New York, including the famous Ninja Turtles!”
Leo walked up to shake Mr. Moochick’s hand. “It’s a pleasure to meet you, sir. My name is Leonardo and on behalf of my friends and family, we thank you for this invite for the holidays. I hope you don’t mind we’re mutants.”
Mr. Moochick chuckled. “Mutants. Aliens. All are welcome to my lodge on Christmas. Come in. Come in. we better help you folks get settled in before celebrating the festivities.”
Pinkie helped Mikey pick up his luggage when she noticed a familiar cooler and gasped. “Is that who I think it is?”
“None other.” Mikey winked as they placed the cooler on a cooler and opened it, revealing it to be Ice Cream Kitty who meowed happily. “Meow!”
“Merry Christmas, Ice Cream Kitty!” Pinkie greeted the cat who purred and licked Pinkie on the cheek.
She wasn’t the only one to greet a familiar face. As They helped Raph with more luggage, Rainbow and Fluttershy saw a certain alien turtle on Raph’s shoulder.
“Chompy!” cried Fluttershy.
“Merry Christmas, Chompster.” Rainbow greeted as Chompy cheered.
As the Ninjas entered the lobby, The students happily greeted their friends from New York. They talked about plans as well as sharing their excitement for Christmas. Even though Lancer was polite enough to wave to them, Logan knew what was he upset about and could only bite his lip. After a little while of mingling, Celestia calmed everyone down so she could speak up.
“Attention, everyone. We will divide everyone into groups of two and you will each be sharing a room together. We will have more guests coming so don’t worry if you don’t have a roommate. After we get settled in, we can prepare for our greatest Christmas celebration ever!”
Everyone cheered and before long, everyone had their roommate and room key and went put their luggage away. As they did, Karai and Shinigami saw four familiar faces entering the lodge.
“Hey, Shine Boy.” Karai greeted their recent allies.
“Merry Christmas, Karai. Shini.” Shine Boy greeted as he and Love Shine were carrying luggage in. As Gamer entered, he ended up slipping on the icy path that Mikey slipped on earlier.
“Whoa!”
“Ooo! Careful on the icy path.” Shini warned.
“Hopefully, it’s not a running gag.” Gamer muttered as he got up.
As the heroes enter, a fifth figure wasn’t far behind them. She was teenager around the same age as Shine Boy and Shine Girl with brown long hair with her left head bang reaching her right side. She wore a pink jacket with a white stripe in the middle with magenta sleeves and light blue jeans and beige platform heels with maroon straps.
“Hi there.” She greeted as she took off her scarf and earmuffs.
“Oh. Who’s your friend?” Shini smiled.
“Shinigami, Karai, allow me to introduce Serenity Vatheela. She works at our town’s newspaper as a photographer and a very close friend of mine.” Shine Boy couldn’t help but blush.
Karai smugly smiled as she shook Serenity’s hand. “So you’re Serenity. Shine Boy told me about you.”
“And he told me about you, Karai.” Serenity said. “Any friend of Shine Boy is a friend of mine.”
“Likewise.” Karai agreed. “Anyway, Principal Celestia is assigning everyone their rooms.”
“We better get over there so we can settle in.” Shine Girl stated grabbing her bag.
“Agreed. Besides, I promised Leo I’d help him with one of his presents for our Secret Santa gift exchange tonight.” Remembered Shine Boy. Just as they grabbed their gear, they another familiar group walk up to the door.
“Primo! Amigos! Amigas!” Gabby cheered as she walked up.
“Ahola, Gabby!” Greeted Tony before he slipped dropping his bags. “Whoa!”
“Aie! Careful of the icy path!” Gabby sheepishly grinned while the others laughed.
Gamer looked at Karai and Shinigami. “Yep. It’s a running gag.”
“Here. Let me help.” Shine Boy helped Tony up. “So you guys are the Spy Racers.”
“That’s right. I’m Tony Torreto. This is Layla, Frostee, Cisco, and Echo.” Tony introduced as the groups shook hands.
“These are my friends and teammates. Gamer, my younger brother, Love Shine, Shine Girl, and my special friend Serenity.”
"And this is DJ Drone.” Frostee held up his drone as Gamer perked up.
Wow! Cool drone!” he smiled.
"Thanks man.” Frostee high fived Gamer.
Shine Boy spoke up. “I heard about you Spy Racers from one of my superiors in the United Nations. You guys do tight efficient work.”
"And any friends of the Ninjas and Rainbooms is a friend of ours.” Love Shine added.
"Same here.” Echo agreed.
Karai spoke up. “I was just telling these guys that Principal Celestia is pairing people up for rooms.”
"Then we better get over there.” Layla stated.
"Then we can get ready for the festivities!” Cisco grinned as he waved to Sonata.
"Took the words outta my mouth.” Love Shine grinned as they fist bumped.
So, they all headed to Celestia to check in.
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Later, after everyone found their room and got settled in, everyone got busy around the lodge. As Shine Boy walked down the stairs, he saw Gamer helping Micro Chip, Sandalwood, Octavia, and Vinyl decorate the Christmas tree, Shine Girl near the stage practicing her number for the show that night along with the Dazzlings and Bulk Bicep with Melody, Love Shine was enjoying hot cocoa talking to April, Rarity, and Casey, and Serenity sharing her portfolios with Wallflower, Trixie, Karai, and Shinigami. He smiled at the sight of everyone getting along during the holidays. As he reached the bottom of the stairs, he found Leo walking to the stairway.
“Hey, Leo. Long time no see.” He greeted the leader in blue.
“Hey, Shine Boy. Merry Christmas.” Leo greeted back.
“You got your present ready?” Shine Boy asked.
“Yeah. It’s in the Shellraiser. I wanted to hide it until it’s gift wrapped.” Leo added.
“Alrighty. Let’s go get it and finish wrapping it.” Shine Boy headed to the door while pulling up his hood.
“It sounds like some of the students are having a snowball fight outside.” Leo added as he put on a blue scarf and a stocking cap.
“Maybe we can sneak pa- Yeow!” Shine Boy almost got pummeled by snowballs when he tried to open the door. “Hmm. Maybe not.”
The two look to see through the window that two slopes were built like forts and everybody was throwing like they were at war with each other. People were getting pummeled mercilessly.
“Doesn’t look promising.” Shine Boy stated.
“We’re gonna have to run like crazy. I gotta get it wrapped soon!” Leo said.
“Y’know it’s a good day for a run. I could use the exercise” Shine Boy joked.
The two looked at each other seriously as Leo counted to three with his fingers. As he reached three, Shine Boy threw the door opened and the two tried to hurry across. Unfortunately, they didn’t get far before they got spotted by Applejack, who cried, “Ambush!”
The two jumped under a smaller slop to take refuge from fired snowballs.
“Cease fire!” Shine Boy called as he stood up. “Leo and I aren’t in the game!”
“Game? This is no game! It’s WAR!” declared Granny Smith as she, Applebloom, and Big Mac poured apple juice on snowballs and threw them at Shine Boy, who ducked back just in time.
“So much for sneaking pass.” Leo sighed.
“What’re you guys doing?”
Shine Boy and Leo looked to see Sunset, Flash, Tony, Layla, and Gabby jumping into their slope.
“Don’t shoot!” Leo gasped.
Tony held his hands up. “Whoa!”
“Easy, amigos.” Gabby added.
“Relax, Leo. We’re not gonna fire.” Layla assured the lead turtle.
“So what are you guys doing out here?” Flash asked.
“Shine Boy and I just wanted to get my gift for the gift exchange later. We tried to sneak pass but got forced into this.”
“This sounds like déjà vu for me.” Sunset groaned, remembering the time she went through the same thing with Pinkie and her soufflé for Rarity.
“Aye caramba!” Gabby rolled his eyes.
“Maybe we can help.” Sunset offered. Hearing that was enough to get Shine Boy to smile.
“You thinking what I’m thinking?” he asked Leo.
“That we can get through this with a little teamwork?” Leo suggested.
Shine Boy explained his plan. “Sunset, Flash, and I will draw their fire on us while you make a run for the Shellraiser, grab your gift, and hurry back, ninja style! Tony, Layla, and Gabby will cover you.”
Leo nodded as he threw down a smoke bomb and disappeared along with Tony, Layla, and Gabby while Shine Boy jumped out of hiding with Sunset and Flash behind him. Everyone kept trying to hit him, but Shine Boy dodged them quickly. Sunset and Flash returned fire.
“What’s the matter, Shine Boy?” Shine Boy turned to see Applejack holding a giant snowball over her head. “Afraid of a little snow?”
“Them’s fighting words, AJ!” glared Shine Boy.
“Ya gonna cry?” taunted Applejack.
Thinking fast, Shine Boy pulled out a flashlight and shined it at Applejack blinding her and causing her to drop the snowball on her head. “No fair!”
“You forced my hand!” Shine boy called out. He turned to see Leo hurrying to the Shellraiser as he passed the forts.
“Gogogogo!” Tony cried as they all ran.
“We got a runner!” Raph cried as he and Mikey prepared to fire on their brother.
“Raph and Mikey see them!” Flash reported before he was hit by a snowball.
“Not if I can help it!” Acting quickly, while dodging some more, Shine Boy pulled out a bolo and swung it at Mikey, causing him to bump into Raph and the two were tied up together and fell down.
“Now that’s just cheating!” Raph growled, struggling to get free.
“That’s why I wanted no part in this!” Shine Boy snapped back as he pulled out his staff and started to hit snowballs like baseballs.
“Time for an air strike.” Frostee smirked use his drones for an aerial attack. They were led by DJ Drone and started firing snowballs like bombs. A couple of drones went after Leo’s group. Tony looked up and spotted them.
“Take cover!” he cried. Then, Layla grabbed him and used him as a shield. Before Tony could protest, he was pelted with snowballs.
“You said take cover, Torreto.” She grinned before she waved to Leo and Gabby to keep going.
“We need to stop those drones!” Sunset reported to Shine Boy.
“Keep returning fire! I’ll handle them.” Shine Boy ordered before he smacked a snowball at a drone causing it to crash into a couple more drones.
Sunset threw a couple snowballs before a couple hit her in the back, causing her to fall down. She got up very crossed.
“Alright! Who threw those cheap shots?!” She pointed at Bulk and Cisco. “Was it you two?!”
Cisco hid a snowball behind his back. “Wasn't me!”
Bulk however panicked. “I'm a conscious objector!” Then Cisco ducked as Bulk was hit with more snowballs.
Meanwhile, after many close calls while Gabby stayed behind to hold off more drones and students, Leo passed a snowman and finally made it to the Shellraiser. He looked and found the box with his gift where he hid it on the way up. He grabbed it and left the Shellraiser.
“I got it!” He called to Shine Boy, holding it up.
Shine Boy looked after knocking away more snowballs. “Great! Bring it-” He cut off when he noticed the snowman twitching. “Leo! Behind you!”
Leo turned to see Rainbow Dash emerge from the snowman crying, “Sneak attack!”
Rainbow threw a couple snow balls at the surprised Ninja Turtle. Leo dodged them quickly, but one of the snowballs hit the box from his hand. Both Leo and Shine Boy could only watch in horror as the box fell on the ground with the sound of breaking inside. Leo picked up the box and walked away, ignoring the snowballs Rainbow threw at his shell. As Shine Boy watched Leo walk away in remorse, he was ignoring the snowballs everyone was pummeling him with, even when Raph broke free from the bolo and started to slam snowballs at Shine Boy’s head. Then, Shine Boy’s face slowly went from remorse to anger as he started to glow, melting the snowballs off him. Shine Boy looked around, seeing some of the student crawling like they were hurt or lying like they were dead. Sunset, Flash, Tony, Layla, and Gabby were caught up in the war to pay attention.
Mikey noticed how Shine Boy was glowing. “Uh oh.”
“YOU FOOOOOOOOOOOLS!” As Shine Boy screamed, a glowing shockwave sent all the snowball fighters off their feet and melted the snow forts. Shortly after that, as he calmed down, Shine Boy looked around to see everyone looking surprised as they looked around the smooth blanket of snow and immediately felt terrible. He didn’t mean to ruin their fun. He just wanted to help Leo. Without a word, He ran to the same direction Leo went.
“Shine Boy Wait!” Sunset called but was too late.
Tony got up from a pile of snow. “Whoa. What a fight! Were there survivors?” he fell back down. “Help please.”
Layla ignored him and then looked over to Sunset who was helping Flash up and over to Gabby. They all had a look of concern for their friends.
“What was that all about?” Rainbow wondered out loud.
Shine Boy found Leo in a little opening not far from the Shroom Lodge where Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle were not far playing with a sled. Leo was looking at his damaged gift sadly. Feeling responsible, Shine Boy walked to him.
“I’m sorry I let you down, Leo.” He sighed.
“I don’t blame you, Tony. You were trying to help so we can wrap my gift.”
Shine Boy sat by Leo on the log. “So much for a Merry Christmas, huh?”
“Well, you gotta admit, we made a pretty good team.”
“Yeah, we did.” Shine Boy smiled before pondering. “You know, there is a town just down this hill. If we hurry, we can find a replacement for your secret santa.”
“That’s great!” Leo smiled before realizing something. “But I shouldn’t show myself in that town.”
Shine Boy started to pace back and forth. “Well, the strategist in me suggests I can go with you and get the gift from the store for you, but the scout in me thinks we should get someone, so we use the buddy system. On the other hand, the guilt in me believes I shouldn’t go back at the lodge after the stunt I pulled.” Shine Boy went on and on until a voice spoke up.
“Maybe I could tag along?”
Shine Boy and Leo looked to see Wallflower standing there in her winter apparel.
“Wallflower! How long have you been standing there?” Shine Boy asked sheepishly.
“Sorry if we were ignoring you.” Leo added.
Wallflower smiled. “It’s okay. It’s not as bad as it was before. I came out around when Shine Boy was on about the scout in him. Why do you guys need to head to town?”
Shine Boy explained. “Leo’s gift for our secret santa later tonight got broken at the snowball war back at the lodge.”
“Yeah, Applejack and Raph were telling me about that.” Wallflower mentioned.
“They’re mad at me, aren’t they?” Shine Boy sighed.
“They seemed more bushed than mad.”
“Well, I’m not risking it. Besides, I want to make sure Leo has a gift to give.” Shine Boy stated.
“If we hurry now, we should be back in time for the celebration tonight.” Leo added.
Wallflower nodded. “Count me in.”
“Well then, Let’s go!” Shine Boy declared as the three headed out.
“See you guys later!” Sweetie Belle called.
“Hurry back!” Scootaloo added.
The three waved back and continued to head to town, unaware some dark clouds were closing in.
Meanwhile, back at the Shroom Lodge, everyone from the snowball fight went back inside to help with setting up for the Christmas celebration that night. While others were still practicing for the night’s show, Flash Sentry played a holiday classic with band.
As everyone applauded to the number, Twilight noticed Lancer still looking blue and walked over in hopes to cheer him up.
“Hey. Got room for one more?” she greeted.
“Sure.” Lancer sighed as Twilight sat right beside him.
“So why the long face?”
“It’s nothing.” Lancer tried to deny the unconvinced Twilight.
“Lancer, as long as you’ve helped us, you never have been much of a downer. I know when something is bothering you. It’s not really healthy to keep things bottled up. You can tell me.”
Lancer, knowing Twilight was right, took a deep breath and began to explain. “Okay. You remember when I told you guys why I wanted to be trained as a ninja?”
“Because your dad was in the army? Yes I remember.”
“Well, ever since dad fell in the line of duty, mom had to work twice as hard at her job so she could take care of me and Logan. Sure, Melody’s folks has helped out when we formed the Rock n’beats, it’s just… I really wish we could celebrate the holidays. as a family.”
Twilight gave a comforting smile as she patted Lancer’s shoulder. “Lancer, I understand how you feel.”
“You do?”
Twilight nodded. “When my brother moved out, my family had holidays where he couldn’t join us. I felt bad at first, but my mom told me that even though he couldn’t join us, he still thinks about us. Just sometimes life complicates things. All we can do is give him our best wishes.”
As Twilight talked to Lancer, Logan was nearby and heard the whole thing and smiled at what he heard.
“So, I’m sure your mom wishes she could join you as well. But what she does she does for love. I’m sure she would rather be here than at work. But maybe you should talk to her about how you feel. Okay?”
Lancer smiled a little. “Okay.”
“Good. I gotta go find Leo. Feel free to talk to me if you still feel down.” Twilight patted his arm before getting up and walking away. Lancer felt a little better, but still felt down about his mother not there with him.
Meanwhile, Pinkie and Sonata were helping passing out cookies and Hot cocoa to everyone working hard.
“Thank you both for helping to make those cookies.” Mr. Moochick told them.
“It was our pleasure, Mr. Moochick.” Smiled Pinkie.
“I’m just glad we got done with practice in time so I can help.” Sonata grinned.
“They’re really good!” Cisco said passing by as Sonata blushed.
“Better get them passed out before Cisco eats them all.” Joked Frostee who was behind him.
Over by the almost finished Christmas tree, some of the Ninjas and Rainbooms looked at it.
“It is so magnifico!” Gabby awed.
“Everyone did a great job trimming it.” Rarity added.
“Yes, they did.” Karai nodded.
“It’s just missing one little thing.” The group looked to see Vice Principal Luna walk up with the star. “Who would like to do the honors?”
Karai remembered when Leo let her put the star on the tree last Christmas since it was her first Christmas ever. She then looked over to Sapphire Night, who had recently joined their Hamato Clan, and smiled. “I say Sapphire should do it.”
“Me?” Sapphire blinked.
“It’s your first Christmas with us. So, I believe you should have the privilege.” Karai explained as everyone agreed.
Sapphire smiled as Luna handed her the star. But she then noticed Lancer sitting at a table looking sad at a cup of cocoa. “One sec, guys.” Sapphire said as she walked up to the young guitarist. “Hey. Just the guy I wanted to see. Wanna help me put this on the tree?”
“But how can I help?” Lancer asked.
“I think we can work something out. C’mon!” Sapphire smiled as she led Lancer to the tree. Then Lancer sat on Sapphire’s shoulders as he put the star on the tree as a majority of the groups applauded.
“Good call.” Shini whispered to Sapphire who winked.
Just then, a joyful cry came from the doors.
“We’re here! We’re here! We’re- WHOA!”
Everyone looked to it was Pidgeon Pete, who had fallen on the icy path. As Derpy came and helped him up, the other Mighty Mutanimals who carefully avoided the ice.
“I better go see if I can find some salt.” Gamer sighed as he looked for a bag.
“Hey, Everyone!” Greeted Slash.
“Merry Christmas, Slash!” Fluttershy smiled.
“Leatherhead!” Mikey and Pinkie ran to embrace the mutant alligator.
“Merry Christmas, Michelangelo and Pinkie Pie.” Smiled Leatherhead.
“Apologies on being late.” Rockwell said as Rainbow took his coat.
“We kept getting lost despite Rockwell had the right directions as well as having to make pit stops.” Bandit added as he received a hug from Juniper.
“It wasn’t so bad. We found some others who were really lost.” Mondo motioned to the door. Coming to the door were the former villain duo now friends, Bebop and Rocksteady.
“Happy Holidays, Yo!” Bebop cheered before he slipped on the icy path. Luckily, Rocksteady was able to catch him and the two entered.
“Da! Greetings of Season to all!” Rocksteady chimed.
“We’re glad you all could make it.” Sunset greeted.
Principal Celestia and VP Luna walked up to the group. “Thank you all for coming.”
“We got a couple rooms left so let’s get you all organized so you can all relax and enjoy.” Luna added.
As the mutants follow the sisters, Twilight was looking around a little concerned.
Rarity noticed. “Is everyone alright, Darling?”
“Did you lose something?” Sunset wondered.
Pinkie gasped. “You didn’t lose Spike, did you?”
“I’m right here, you know.”
Everyone looked to Spike glaring where he was playing with Chompy.
“well, that’s a relief.” Sighed Fluttershy.
“I’m looking for Leo. Has anyone seen him?” Twilight wondered.
“Can’t say that I have.” Donnie shrugged.
“Not since the snowball fight.” Applejack stated.
“Yeah. The one Shine Boy had to cheat in.” grumbled Raph, despite Mona Lisa coming to rub his shoulder.
“I don’t know. He had some pretty cool moves.” Frostee shrugged while fixing a couple drones.
“If you would’ve let him and Leo pass, it wouldn’t have happened.” Scolded Layla.
“I’m sure he had his reasons.” Love Shine shrugged.
“Well…” Sunset began to say before Gamer spoke up looking around.
“Speaking of Bro, where is he?”
“He was with Leonardo last time I saw him.” Serenity pondered.
Just then, Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo came walking in as Sweetie Belle answered, “Oh! He and Wallflower went with Leo to town to replace his broken present.” The two then went to get some cocoa.
“Oh, is that all? So you see, Twi-” Rainbow started to say before she realized something, “Broken present? Oh no! What have I done? What have I done?”
Sunset, Tony, Layla, and Gabby looked at each other with concern.
“Whatever is the matter, Darling?” Rarity curiously asked.
Before Rainbow could answer, Cranky Doodle called to everyone.
“Everyone piped down! You should hear this!” he turned up the TV in the lounge which got everyone’s attention as they saw the TV reporter.
“This just in. A severe snowstorm warning has been issued near the mountain area. According to our radar, the storm should subside by later this evening. Please remain indoors and to those traveling, be safe and have a happly holiday.”
Everyone looked to the windows to see outside has clouded up and snow was blowing like crazy.
“Holy Chalupa! How’d it get so cloudy all the sudden?” Mikey examined.
“Man! Look at the snow!” gasped Cisco.
“I can barely see the outside.” Shini agreed.
“Dang! It’s a good thing we got here sooner!” Bebop stated.
“Da! Just looking at it makes me think of Mama Russia!” Rocksteady added.
“You’d have to be nuts to be out there.” Frostee pointed out.
“But, Shine Boy’s out there.” Gamer muttered to himself.
Twilight was able to hear him with equal worry. “And Leo. And Wallflower.”
“Tony.” Serenity worried.
Sunset and Spike showed the same worry as they all look out into the snow in hopes to see the three.
In the storm, Leo, Shine Boy, and Wallflower tracked through the snow. After waiting awhile, Shine Boy and Wallflower finally got Leo’s gift replaced as well as gift wrapped. It had started to snow when they left town and it was only when they were halfway there did the storm began to blow. Shine Boy looked over to see Wallflower shivering despite her winter apparel. He took off his cape and put it on the girl.
“Here. Put this on.” He told her.
“What about you?” Wallflower shivered.
“Not to worry. My apparel’s climate controlled. It’s you I’m worried about.”
Wallflower nodded as she wrapped herself in the cape. “It’s a sssshame there were sso much last-minute shoppers at the store we stopped in.”
“I blame myself.” Shine Boy sighed.
“I don’t.” Leo mentioned. “You wanted to help me, and we got it replaced and wrapped. This weather just snuck up on us.”
As the three came to the top of the slope of the mountain, Shine Boy pointed ahead. “After we pass this slope, we should be about a mile away from The Shroom Lodge.”
“Then let’s get moving.” Leo declared.
The three were halfway passed the slope, Leo held his hand up, stopping Shine Boy and Wallflower. They stop to hear rumbling and look up to the top of the slope weakening.
Everyone knew that meant it could be one thing. An avalanche!
“Run!” Leo cried as the three double timed it. The snow was piling around them as fast as they were running. They were near what appeared to be a canvas barrier when they look to see a huge bunch of snow starting to slide down. Acting quickly, Shine Boy grabbed Wallflower by her waist.
“Get to the Lodge. Bring back help!” he quickly told her, then threw her to the clearing as she screamed.
Luckily, the snow cushioned her fall and out of harms way. Nonetheless, Wallflower could only watch in horror as the avalanche buried Shine Boy and Leo. As the avalanche began to subside, Wallflower got up and after a little hesitation hurried to the Lodge. Meanwhile, under the barrier, Shine Boy turned on a light stick from his utility belt and looked around.
“Leo? Leo!” He spotted the turtle, covering himself as he sheltered his gift, and hurried to him. “Are you okay?”
“Yeah. I think so.” Leo looked to see his present was alright and looked around. “Where’s Wallflower?”
“I tossed her out of the way and hopefully she’s on her way to get help.”
“Glad this canvas barrier was here.” Leo sighed. “Can you use your Shine Power to get us out of here?”
“I can try.” Shine Boy focused as his insignia began to glow. But when he tried to fire a beam of light, it flickered and faded. He tried again, but to no avail. “I must’ve used a lot of power during the snowball fight. It’ll take an hour or so to recharge. All I can do now is use my Shine Power to keep us warm and hope Wallflower made it back.” He then sat by Leo, then his body glow faint but warm. “What about your medallion? It could get us out.”
“I left it in the Shellraiser. I didn’t think I needed it during the holidays.”
“Worth a shot.” Shine Boy shrugged. “What a way to enjoy Christmas Eve, huh?”
“I hope our friends aren’t too worried about us.” Leo sighed, thinking about his brothers and Twilight.
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Thankfully, Wallflower made it back to the Shroom Lodge. As the Rainbooms helped warmed her up with extra blankets and Sapphire handed her some hot cocoa, she explained everything to them, the ninjas, Principal Celestia, Team Shine, and Mr. Moochick.
“And then Shine Boy threw me outta the way as the avalanche covered them both. And that’s when I hurried here.” She finished before drinking her cocoa as Sapphire rubbed her shoulder.
“This is terrible!” Twilight feared.
“No Bueno.” Gabby sighed.
“It’s bad enough they’re in this storm, now they’re buried in an avalanche.” Fluttershy whimpered.
Gamer slammed his fist on the table in anger. “This is all your fault!” he cried to Applejack and Rainbow. “If you didn’t force them in your little war and damaged Leo’s gift, they wouldn’t have had to leave!”
“In our defense, Me, Sunset, Layla, Flash, and Gabby tried to help them.” Tony protested.
“How was I supposed to know that Leo was holding his gift?” Rainbow snapped back.
“Didn’t the cease fire mean anything to you?” Gamer began stomping upstairs.
“Gamer, we were just playing a game.” Applejack stated.
“A GAME THAT’LL COST ME A BROTHER!” Gamer shouted before entering his room, slamming the door.
“Ouch, Man.” Frostee sighed.
“Poor fellow.” Echo whispered.
“You’ll have to forgive him.” Love Shine comforted Applejack and Rainbow Dash. “He’s still young. And if Shine Boy was here, he’d point out that blaming people won’t solve anything.”
“No, he’s right.” Raph sighed. “It was our fault. If we weren’t caught up in our little fight, this wouldn’t be a problem.”
“What are we gonna do?” Donnie asked.
“Well, we gotta do something!” Pinkie said frantically. “The party’s in an hour and a half and they’re not back yet!”
“Yeah it’s not a party without them.” Cisco shrugged before Layla nudged him.
Mikey pondered. “Hmm if they’re not back in time, what does that mean for their secret Santa?”
“MIKEY!!!!” Cried everyone.
“Right. Bad time.”
“I’m gonna go talk to Gamer.” April stated as she headed upstairs.
“I’ll come with you.” Echo followed her.
“Well There’s gotta be something we can do.” Layla pondered.
“Maybe we can check to see if our snowmobile is working.” Mr. Moochick offered.
“Now hold on!” Principal Celestia called out. “As much as I want to help Shine Boy and Leonardo, I will not endanger my students in this storm!”
“Then it’s a good thing I’m not your student.”
Everyone turned to see Raph dressed in a red scarf, hat, and gloves.
“Leo’s out there! And I am going to bring him back and you can’t stop me!”
Celestia and Raph glared at each other. Seeing he had her beat, Celestia sighed as she stepped aside. “No. I can’t.”
“I’m going with you, Raph.” Casey stepped up. “I ain’t sitting around when they need us. We’ll find them faster than you can say, ‘Go get’em, Casey Jones!’”
As Casey put on his winter coat, Karai playfully said, “Go get’em, Casey Jones.”
“Dude! I haven’t left yet!”
Cisco and Frostee couldn’t help but snicker before shaking off.
“Ready?” Casey nodded as Raph prepared to open the door before stopping. “If Gamer ever comes down, tell him I’m sorry and I will bring his brother back as well as our brother.”
Raph and Casey nodded then worked together to push the door opened and hurried out to find their friends. “SHINE BOY! LEOOOO!”
“Be careful, Casey!” Gabby cried.
“Find them, Raph!” Twilight called to them before she succumbed to her tears. “Oh Leo, why didn’t you return sooner?”
Not far in the room, Lancer saw the whole thing and couldn’t but worry about his friends.
“We’re gonna do everything we can to bring them back.” Celestia assured her.
“Why can’t Equestria magic help us out for once?” Asked Twilight, shedding a tear.
“If only it could.” Sunset sighed. “And it looks like someone feels the same way as you.”
Everyone looked to see Serenity sitting at the table’s end, looking very worried. She was looking at her favorite photo of her and Shine Boy. Behind the photo was a message Shine Boy personally wrote that said, ‘I never give up!’ She looked out the window and began to sing.
Serenity: You can give me hope
With your big smile I know
Our future is bright.
You could make fountains
shine so pretty with
such pretty lights.
I know I can’t stop you
If you wanna make things right.
Oh Dear Shine Boy what can I
Do to bring you back to me?
My dearly beloved
I can only hope that
You are safe and sound.
I fear without a blanket
You will fall on the ground.
Even when things look very
Hopeless I hope you’re standing tall.
Just to have you home would be the
Greatest Christmas gift of all.
Meanwhile, under the snow, Shine Boy was trying to keep his hope alive as well as he sang too.
Shine Boy: Help me, dear faith
Don’t let me fall into despair
I hope I will be free and back
To my friends I’d be there
I will not think of goblins
And ghosts when evening shadows fall
To be home again would be the
Greatest christmas gift
Shine Boy: Of Aaaall! Greatest
(Serenity: Just to have you back would be the greatest)
Both: Christmas Gift.
Shine Boy: Yes! To be back home would be
(Serenity: Yes! To have you back would be)
Both: Greatest Christmas Gift. Of all!
“Do you think Wallflower made it back at the lodge?” Leo wondered.
“I just hope she got there.” Shine Boy breathed as the two sat there, trying to keep their hope alive before they heard a muffled voice from outside.
“Leo! Shine Boy!”
“Raph?” Leo perked up. “Raph! We’re in here!”
Despite the wind blowing, Raph was able to hear his brother’s call. “Casey! Over here! Leo! Are you alright?”
“Yeah! We’re both alright. Just trapped.”
“Don’t worry! Casey and I’ll get you out!” Raph pulled out his sais as Casey pulls his hockey stick and the two try to chip them out, but the snow was tougher than they thought. Just then, Casey heard something crumble nearby.
“Hey! Hey Raph!” he reached to get Raph’s attention.
“What?”
“You hear that?”
“Hear what?”
Another crumbling noise happened, startling the two.
“That!” Both cried.
“What’s going on out there?” Leo cried.
“Something big’s coming this way!” Casey called back.
“Raph! Casey! Get outta there! Save yourselves!” Shine Boy shouted.
“I’m not leaving you two!” Raph declared. “I promised!”
As Raph and Casey take a stand, a giant shadow emerged from the trees. a blinding light blinded the two as they tried to the monstrosity.
“There they are!”
The light then turned off, revealing the shadow to be Mr. Moochick’s snowmobile. Emerging were Donnie, Mikey, April, Karai, Shinigami, The Rainbooms, Gamer, Love Shine, Shine Girl, Slash, Leatherhead, Bebop, and Rocksteady with Fugitoid at the wheel. Right behind them, Cisco’s truck drove through with caterpillar trends as Echo’s car hovered over the snow. It landed and the Spy Racers emerged from the two vehicles.
“Guys!” Raph smiled.
“Raph! Casey!” Tony cried.
“Sorry we’re late.” Slash joked.
“Mr. Moochick wanted to make sure his snowmobile was working.” Fugitoid explained.
“How’d you guys find us?” Casey asked.
“You can thank Gamer for that.” Karai motioned Gamer with a small tracking device as the young tech head explained.
“While I was mad about what happened, I was able to find my tracker because I knew I had to do something to help. All I had to do was have Frostee program the drones to pinpoint the destination.”
“We tech heads gotta stick together.” Frostee smiled as his drone landed right by him.
“Gamer? Is that you?” called Shine Boy from under the snow.
“Bro! Are you okay?”
“I’ll be fine if Leo and I can get out of here.”
“Hang tight, guys!” called Sunset.
“We’ll get you guys out!” Layla added.
“Come, Comrades! Let us dig out our friends!” Rocksteady proclaimed.
Everyone worked together to dig up their friends. Love Shine used his photon lasers and Pinkie used her magic sprinkles to weaken the snow’s layer. Everyone began to dig while Applejack, Rocksteady, Slash, and Leatherhead made the most progress. Finally, they reached to the two leaders. Slash and Bebop reached in and grabbed Leo and Shine Boy by the hand and pulled them out of the slope. Leo was greeted by a hugging Mikey.
“Leo!” he smiled. “I thought we’d never see you again!”
“It’s good to see you too, Mikey.” Leo smiled.
As Twilight approached Leo, she was trying to hold back her tears in vain before embracing Leo.
“I was so worried about you!” She cried on his shoulder.
“It’s okay, Twilight. We’re alright.” Leo comforted her.
Nearby, Tenderheart Kisses and her ghost friends appeared riding a sleigh.
“Look! There they are!” she cried.
“Looks like they didn’t need our help after all.” Fatso stated.
“Well, that’s a bust!” Stretch grumbled.
“This stinks!” Stinky added.
“It’s not so bad. We at least got our cameo.” Casper stated as his uncles agreed.
“Can we head back to the lodge?” Meako whined.
“It’s cold out here!” Shreeko shivered.
“Mush, Boys, Mush!” ordered Freako as they drive back.
Back to the group, Applejack and Rainbow walked up to Leo and Shine Boy.
“We’re sorry about ruining your gift.” Rainbow said.
“And the whole snowball war.” Applejack finished.
“I’m sorry for ruining it.” Shine Boy apologized.
“We’re still friends, right?” Leo smiled.
“Always” The four embraced each other.
“Now what say we head to the lodge? I know somebody’s waiting” Shine Boy declared.
“Si. It’s freezing out here!” Gabby shivered.
“And our Christmas celebration is in an hour!” Pinkie cried.
Everyone agreed as they all got in the snowmobile and vehicles and drove off.
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Everyone back at the lodge were looking out the windows for the heroes.
"Anyone see them out there?" asked Micro Chip.
"At least the storm is starting to let up." Luna noticed.
"my assistants put extra blankets on the beds and making some hot soup." Mr. Moochick assured.
"There! The keen and observant Trixie sees them!" Trixie declared.
"Cowabunga!" Mondo cheered.
When they saw them returning, they all cheered for them while some hurried outside to greet them.
"They made it!" Flash declared.
"And they found Shine Boy and Leo!" Sandalwood smiled.
The Ninjas, Mutants, Spy Racers, and Team Shine merged from the snow mobile and cars and mingled with their friends. Wallflower walked over to Shine Boy.
"I was afraid I was too late." she smiled as she handed the hero his cape.
"I'm just glad you made it." Shine Boy accepted his cape. "Merry Christmas, Wallflower."
"Merry Christmas." Wallflower smiled back. "And there's someone who's been waiting for you."
"Of course."
When Serenity came out, everyone made way for her and Shine Boy as the two looked towards each other. Shedding a tear, Serenity smiled and ran to embrace her hero. Shine Boy smiled as he spun her around in happiness. Everyone smiled at the sight.
“I was worried you wouldn’t come back this time.” She whispered.
“My friends wouldn’t allow that.” Shine Boy said as friends smiled at the compliment. “Besides, nobody should be alone on Christmas.”
Shortly after the heroes returned after rescuing Leo and Shine Boy, everyone wasted no time preparing for the show. Of course, they still had time for Christmas dinner prepared by Mr. Moochick’s chefs and waiters. As they prepared, Lancer walked up to Leo, Twilight, and Shine Boy.
“I’m glad you guys made it back.” He spoke.
“All part of being friends and family, little buddy.” Shine Boy smiled.
“It’s what Christmas means to us.” Leo added as he put on his Santa hat.
Twilight then noticed something by the entrance. “And I think it means the same thing to someone else too.”
Lancer turned to where Twilight was pointing and saw a woman in turquoise skin and brown hair wearing a blue coat.
“Mom!” he gasped and ran over to her.
“Lancer!” the woman smiled as they embraced.
Logan peaked out from backstage and saw what was happening. “Mom!” he ran over and joined in the hug.
“Logan!” their mom smiled.
“I-I thought you had to work late!”
“My boss let me off early. I know I have been busy ever since your father passed, but I always love spending time with you both. So the good news is I’m gonna get a promotion! Which means I’ll have more free time!”
“That’s great!” Lancer shed tears of happiness.
“I haven’t missed the big celebration, have i?”
“We’re just setting up.” Logan smiled.
As Lancer and Logan led their mother to one of the tables, Twilight, Leo, and Shine Boy smiled at the sight.
“I love moments like this.” Shine Boy shed a tear.
“Me too.” Leo agreed as he and Twilight held each other.
“I don’t know what could be any better than this.” Twilight smiled.
“Twily.”
Twilight looked over to see Shining Armor and Principal Cadence coming in as Shining waved to her and gasped.
“Ohmygosh ohmygosh! Shining! Cadence! I thought you couldn’t-” she choked with excitement as she hurried to hug her big brother.
“Surprise!” Cadence jestered as Twilight hugged her next. She then waved to Leo and Shine Boy. “And it’s good to see you fellas again.”
“We would’ve been here sooner, but the storm slowed us down. Luckily, these guys were heading in our direction and helped us get here.”
The trio looked to see four more of their friends enter, including a certain gal in red.
“Carmen Sandiego?” Leo and Twilight gasped.
“Hey, guys. Long time no see.” Carmen greeted.
“Merry Christmas, guys.” Zack waved.
“It’s great to see you all again!” Ivy grinned.
Pinkie popped up. “You guys made it!”
“We are honored by your invitation, Ms. Pie.” Shadowsan bowed.
Shine Boy walked up to Carmen. “It’s been a long time, Carmen.”
“Good to see you again, Shines.” Carmen smiled as they locked hands.
“You know Carmen and her friends?” Twilight asked Shine Boy.
“Long story short, VILE tried to set shop in Columbus, but we worked together and drove them out.”
“It was a bit of a chore to get here through the storm.” Zack admitted.
“That’s when we found Cadence and Shining Armor on the way here and helped them since they were going our way.” Ivy added.
“Thank you all so much! This makes this the best Christmas ever!” Twilight hugged each of the team.
“Well, c’mon. we’re just about ready to start the festivities.” Leo said.
“Let’s get you guys sat down and some cocoa and dinner.” Shine Boy added.
“Great! I’m starving!” Zack grinned as everyone laughed as they went to find a place to sit.
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It didn’t take long for the performers to prepare, and when it was time for celebration, Fugitoid then walked up to the microphone on the stage.
“Good evening, everyone, and Merry Christmas.” He announced. “On behalf of myself, Principal Celestia, Vice Principal Luna, and Mr. Doodle, I would like to thank Mr. Moochick and his staff for the arrangements for our festivities. Some of our students and guests have prepared their versions of Christmas songs for our show and party tonight. So, let us welcome them and let the Christmas celebration begin!”
Everyone applauded as Fugitoid exited the stage and the curtain rose. First up was Bulk Biceps on his violin. Snips, Snails, and Derpy join in playing trumpets and saxophone and Melody began to sing, joined by the Note sisters.
Everyone cheered as the curtain closed after they all bowed. Then, a spotlight came on Shine Girl, who had an outfit with sleeves that looked like bells as well as wrist bells, a headband with a bell,and a belt of bells, and she played ‘Silver Bells’ on hand bells. After her performance, everyone applauded as she bowed and left. Then, The curtain rose again revealing Flash Sentry and his band as they play.
Everyone applauded as Flash Sentry and his band made room for The Dazzlings who wore Santa themed dresses with Santa hats as the music toned down for their song number.
Everyone applauded as the curtain closed again. Over where the Spy Racers, Cisco whistled to Sonata’s performance. Then Shine Boy, now dressed in a Santa hat and cape, was joined by a humanoid gecko named Chet, who wore a green Santa coat and hat. They tap danced using giant candy canes as they sang.
Both: Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas to you all.
To the big and small with love that never ends.
Oh what a Merry Christmas we’re gonna have a ball.
Shine Boy: Merry Christmas from the gecko.
Chet: And his friend!
The two danced off stage as everyone applauded. Next, Tony Torreto went on stage and was joined by the Color Strikes.
“Hit it!” he signaled before Lightning Crash and Pinecone Shores played a guitar and bass while Color Kick played the drums. Then the rest of the Color Strikes came dancing out, ringing bells. Then Tony began to sing.
Everyone clapped and cheered as the girls took a bow. Gabby and Layla looked at each other with amusement at seeing Tony sing like that. Then the curtains opened up to reveal the Turtles in Santa hats and The Rainbooms performing together.
Everyone applauded. Then gentle music began as everyone who performed plus extra people walked up on the stage for the finale. They were also joined by Wildcard, Jebens Sketch, and Amethyst Majesty.
After the song was over, everyone applauded one last time. Even the workers couldn’t help but applaud.
“What a performance, eh Pete?” the desk clerk asked the chef.
“Yeah, Kevin, those kids and Turtle boys are all right.” Answered the chef.
“Excuse me, boys, cold drinks coming through.” A waitress squeezed by the two.
“You’re fine, Lauren” Peter waved.
Later, The Turtles, their allies, the Rainbooms, Spy Racers, Acme agents, Carmen, and Team Shine gathered together for their gift exchange. Everyone loved their gifts, especially Twilight with her gift from Leo- an ornament that resembled her counterpart’s cutie mark. But the best gift they had was spending Christmas together
Earlier at the Shroom Lodge, Pinkie and Mikey finished up making Christmas cards and laughing.
Pinkie: Well it's cold outside and the lights are low Everything around us is covered in the deep snow And we’re thinking about you Well it's cold outside and the lights are low Everything around us is covered in the deep snow And we’re thinking about you
Mikey: Well the gifts are laid beneath that tree And I'm wondering to myself if you're thinking about us
Mikey/Pinkie: Are you thinking about us?
Once finished, Mikey and Pinkie grabbed their cards and find Donnie adjusting his portal tracker. Seeing the two, Donnie activated his device and a portal opened. Then, Pinkie and Mikey begin putting Christmas cards in the portal.
Mikey/Pinkie: Coz it's not like we just wanna be The friends that you're waiting to see When every festivity is over
A couple cards landed in the lair of the 2D Turtles who smile at the thought as they toast with slices of peppermint and eggnog pizza. Three cards land in Moo Mesa in front in Montana Moo, Dakota, and the Cowlarado kid. Montana smiles, remembering his friends from another dimension.
Pinkie: I wanna be the 12 days wrapped in 1
Mikey: I wanna be your drummer boy, burrum bum bum bum
Pinkie: I wanna be the eggnog in your tum
Pinkie/Mikey: I wanna be (I wanna be)
Mikey: I wanna be the north star that you see
Pinkie: I wanna be the partridge in your tree
Mikey/Pinkie: we wanna know your Christmas just ain't Christmas Without we
In Gotham, Batman just defeated Joker and went to the Batmobile to see a card with a note from Alfred in the seat. Seeing it was from the Turtles and Rainbooms was able to make the Dark Knight smirk. At Titans Tower, Nightwing, Robin, and Batgirl were enjoying a holiday party with the Titans when a card for everyone landed on the table. Everyone smiled remembering their friends, including Raven. Even Black Canary and Huntress couldn’t help but smile as they received a Christmas card. In Dakota City, Static and Gear were heading back home when they each got a card as well. The two smiled seeing it was from their friends.
Pinkie: Those city sidewalks and that holiday style Ain't got nothing on me and my holiday smile Don't you miss my smile?
Mikey: Coz it's not like we just wanna be The friends that you're waiting to see When every festivity is over
Pinkie: I wanna be the 12 days wrapped in 1
Mikey: I wanna be your drummer boy, burrum bum bum bum
Pinkie: I wanna be the eggnog in your tum
Pinkie/Mikey: I wanna be (I wanna be)
Mikey: I wanna be the north star that you see
Pinkie: I wanna be the partridge in your tree
Mikey/Pinkie: we wanna know your Christmas just ain't Christmas Without we
In the lair of the 03 Turtles, The Turtles were celebrating with their friends when a bunch of cards land near the table and noticed by Splinter. The Turtles, O’neil, and Jones were happy for the season’s greetings. Even Raphael smiled, even though he denied Michelangelo teasing him about it. In their base, the Ninja Steel Power Rangers were having their own Christmas party when they got a pile of Christmas cards. They smiled to see it was from their friends, The Ninjas and Rainbooms, as they remembered their adventure together. In another world, The Digidestined happily look through the bunch of cards they just received.
Mikey: we might not be your Valentine we might not be your Valentine
Pinkie: I wanna be the 12 days wrapped in 1
Mikey: I wanna be your drummer boy, burrum bum bum bum
Pinkie: I wanna be the eggnog in your tum
Pinkie/Mikey: I wanna be (I wanna be)
Mikey: I wanna be the north star that you see
Pinkie: I wanna be the partridge in your tree
Mikey/Pinkie: We wanna know your Christmas just ain't Christmas Yeah, Christmas just ain't Christmas No, Christmas just ain't Christmwe was Without we Without we Without we
Finally, the last of the cards landed in Equestria on the table in Princess Twilight’s castle. Princess Twilight, Starlight Glimmer, and the Mane 6 all loved them as they continued to celebrate Heart’s Warming Eve. Back at their world, Mikey and Pinkie smiled as they cheered with mugs of eggnog for a job well done.
In the Shroom Lodge, Donatello, April, and Rarity entered an upstairs room with Rarity holding a box.
"I appreciate you both coming to help me wrap Sweetie Belle's present. I guess I was too busy shopping. as usual." Rarity smiled.
"Donnie and I don't mind helping out, Rarity." April assured as Donnie added.
"Mikey was with Snips and Snails helping them with their wrapping and..." He then noticed Mikey wasn't around. "Hmmm that's odd. Mikey isn't here."
April looked around. "Snips and Snails aren't here either."
As Donnie, April, and Rarity look around, it turned out Mikey was all wrapped up and struggling to get up as he sang.
Mikey: Wrapped in the trappings of holiday blitz. Wrapped in bright wrappings gone badly unmixed. In paper and tape, a turtley shape. Oops, I wrapped myself up for Christmas. Oops, I wrapped myself up for Christmas. I didn't mean to do it. I stopped before I knew it. Oops, I wrapped myself up for Christmas. My tape was super sticking. I went down so quickly. so now that i was packing, I got caught up in the wrapping and the ribbons and bows only get in the nose. Oops, I wrapped myself for Christmas.
Rarity called out. "Michelangelo, where are you? Can you help us wrap Sweetie Belle's present?"
Mikey replied. "Here I am."
Donnie looked around. "Where?"
"Right here."
"we don't see ya." April called back.
"I would except you to."
Donnie: Huh, why?
Mikey: Why?
Donnie, April, and Rarity screamed as Mikey finally got up.
Mikey: Because I
April: Mikey?
Mikey: Wrapped myself up for christmas.
Rarity: Wrapped yourself up?
Mikey: Yep.
Rarity: However did you do it?
Mikey: I don't know.
April: Is it tricking to see through it?
Mikey: Yep. Ow.
Donnie: Oh why did you wrapped yourself up for christmas?
Mikey: Didn't do it on purpose. completely accidental.
April: Accidental? You do it orimental.
Mikey: Thank you.
Donnie and Mikey: So now that i was packing, I got caught up in the wrapping and the ribbons and bows only get in the nose. Oops, I wrapped myself for christmas.
Rarity chuckled. "Oh Michelangelo, leave it to you. You're the only one i know who can go wrap himself..."
she then screamed as two more bodies jumped up revealing it to be Snips and Snails all wrapped up themselves.
Snips and Snails: Mikey wrapped us both for christmas.
Mikey: Sorry.
Snips and Snails: We're wrapping up a school bus. The dude he just confused us.
Snips: I can't see!
Snips and Snails: And He wrapped us both for christmas.
Mikey: Just trying to help guys.
Snips and Snails: Our excitity is growing. We can't see where we're going. (Snails almost falls out the window) So now that we we're packing, we got caught up in the wrapping. Two christmassy dudes doing what they will please. Mikey wrapped us both for christmas.
Just then, they all heard Sweetie Belle nearing them. "Rarity, Mikey, April, Donnie."
Rarity began to panic. "Oh no! I gotta get this wrapped. Sweetie Belle's coming. This is a disaster!"
April held her down. "Calm down, Rarity. We can get this wrapped up real quickly if we work together."
Mikey jumped up. "I'll help."
"Wait Mikey! No!" Donnie cried.
"No. Do not do it." Snips and Snails pleaded.
Unfortunately, Mikey bumped into Donnie, April, and Rarity as wrapping paper goes flying. Shortly after, Sweetie Belle entered. "I got something for you. Hello? Rarity? Ah!"
Sweetie was shocked as Rarity was seen wrapped up with the wrap in the shape of her hair while Donnie and April are wrapped together.
April, Donnie, Rarity, Snips, and Snails: Oh we wrapped ourselves up for christmas.
Donnie: Actually he wrapped us up.
Donnie, April, Rarity, Snips, and Snails: Mikey wrapped us all up for christmas.
Then Sweetie Belle had an idea. "Hold on guys." Trapping the trappings for of holiday blitz. Wrapped in bright wrappings gone badly unmixed. We need some paper and tape and human turtle shapes. It's so much fun wrapping from this. There you go.
Sweetie Belle had quickly unwrapped everyone.
Mikey, Donnie, April, Rarity, Snips, and Snails: You unwrapped us all for christmas.
Sweetie Belle dusted her hands. And I didn't even need my ninja weapon.
Donnie turned to his brother. "Mikey. Maybe you should lay off the gift wrapping, Mikey."
Mikey grinned sheepishly. "Yeah I guess."
Sweetie Belle then looked around. "Has anyone seen Vice Principal Luna?"
she then gasped to find Luna all wrapped up with her hair sticking out.
It was Christmas morning at the Shroom Lodge as The Turtles, the Ninjas, Rainbooms, Spy Racers, and Team Shine had finished opening gifts with everyone happily enjoying their gifts.
"This has got to be the best Christmas EVER!" Pinkie cheered.
"This sure was a lot of fun." Tony agreed.
Leo then spoke up. "Actually, there's one last gift left for Karai."
"For me?" Karai raised a brow.
Leo then handed her a small brown box wrapped in a green ribbon and a tag labeled 'Miwa'.
"Who's it from?" Shine Boy asked.
Karai looked at the tag. "It could only be from my father if has my real name on it. Where'd you find it, Leo?"
"I was looking for some holiday stuff in Sensei's room when I found it in his closet. He must've prepared it for you before his death against Shredder."
"How come we never noticed it when we celebrated that year?" Sunset wondered.
"It was probably because it was still hard since it was our first Christmas without him." Fluttershy sniffled.
Everyone took a moment to remember Splinter as Team Shine and Spy Racers bowed in respect. After a moment of silence, April spoke.
"Better late than ever. Go ahead, Karai."
Karai nodded and untied the ribbon and opened the box and pulled out a clear ball ornament with a picture of her family inside it.
"It's beautiful!" awed Rarity.
"I'll say." Echo added.
Karai just smiled before noticing a note in the box written in Japanese and reads it to herself.
My dear daughter Miwa, If you are reading this, then I could not be with you this holiday celebration. I just wanted to tell you how proud I am of the warrior you have become now that you know the truth. I know your mother would share the same feeling as I do. May you continue to fight alongside your friends and new family. Remember, a ninja's true strength comes not only from themselves. but from the bonds of friends and family. The same bond that helps me say my last words to you:
I love you, Miwa my child, and Merry Christmas.
Your father, Hamato Yoshi
Tears began to fall from Karai's eyes as she was touched then tried wiping them before turning to Leo.
"Thank you, Leo. This is the best Christmas present ever."
Leo nodded as Fluttershy hugged Karai in comfort followed by Shine Boy, Cisco, and Shini. After Karai got under control, Pinkie then spoke.
"Let's get a group photo!"
"I'll get Carmen and her group." Gamer said before he walked out to get them.
Soon, The groups all got together for the photo which was being taken by Big Mac.
"Okay, Everyone. Smile big." he told them.
After the group pic, they all took turns taking more photos with their families and friends, including some funny pics like Sonata kissing Cisco under the mistletoe. Even though they will be on their separate ways, they will always treasure this special Christmas year. Looking at her ornament, Karai smiled as she whispered to herself,
