The Turtles and Rainbooms tackle the holidays once again.
It's Christmas time in Canterlot. As the Ninja Turtles, their allies, and Rainbooms prepare, there are also problems they have to tackle to keep things Merry! Will Rainbow's plan prevail to get a snow day from school? Will Mikey and his buddies stop the Purple Nightmares from stealing the toys? Will Wallflower and Sapphire Night find the perfect gift? Will Sapphire be able to redeem herself to the school? Will Donnie, Twilight, and Chaplain outsmart the sneaky FlimFlam brothers? One way to find out!
Based on the Holidays unwrapped shorts and then some. written by me and Jebens1.
Pinkie Pie had fallen asleep in a beanbag chair. Fluttershy and Applejack fell asleep on a pile of pillows. Rarity fell asleep on left side of Twilight's bed. Sapphire Night fell asleep on the right side. Sunset Shimmer and Twilight Sparkle had fallen asleep on her bed. All six girls each held open books as they snored.
the loud clock alarm woke the girls from their sleep.
"I'm awake-I'm awake!" Pinkie Pie said, sitting up. "What time is it?! Did we sleep through the test?!" Then she instantly fell back asleep and snored loudly.
Rarity turned off the alarm and looked at the time. "No, but school starts in thirty minutes!" She said in worry.
Sunset Shimmer groaned "How's everybody feeling about our test?" She asked the girls.
Sapphire Night took the book off her face and fixed her hat. "Not good," she said, frowning. "We're gonna flunk." Twilight Sparkle flinched in horror at the mention of that word.
"Even after our all-night study session," Fluttershy said. "I still don't know the difference between vaporization and sublimation!"
Applejack sighed. "Reckon this test is gonna be an abomination."
"I can't believe we all fell asleep halfway through our first all nighter!" Twilight Sparkle said and hung her head on her book in embarrassment.
"Not all of us," everyone looked to see Rainbow Dash sitting at the window, holding the curtains shut. She had bags under her eyes and a smug grinn on her face. "While you chumps were busy studying, guess who was coming up with a plan!" She opened the curtains and motioned with her hands at a falling snowflake.
The girls just looked at each other in confusion.
"You call that a plan?" Twilight Sparkle said, pointing.
Rainbow Dash groaned. "Ugh! Come on! Do I have to spell it out for you! It's snowing!" She stated as if it were obvious.
"And..." Sapphire Night raised a brow.
Rainbow Dash frowned. "Snow day means no school. No school means no test!" She grinned at the others
Rainbow Dash was annoyed. "Come on, guys! You are seriously lacking vision!"
"I've got twenty-twenty vision," Twilight Sparkle corrected. "And I can clearly see that it is not snowing enough for school to be cancelled."
Fluttershy sighed and placed her book in her bag. "Too bad it's not a snow day."
"It's not a snow day yet," Rainbow Dash contradicted. "If we can save a sinking cruise ship and break the laws of time and space to see a concert, while stopping another group evil sirens, I'm pretty sure we can convince Principal Celestia to call a snow day. There's a lot of innocent kids out there who probably didn't study, and their depending on us! So what do you say?" She pumped her fist in the air. "Who's with me!"
Twilight drummed her fingers on her book. "I don't know," she said, unsure.
"Yeah," Sapphire agreed, tapping her foot. "The last time you said that, you ruined the Spring Break cruise."
But the rest of the girls looked at each other and smiled.
"Huh? Huh?” Rainbow Dash nodded, and looked at Twilight and Sapphire.
"Hmmm... I guess," Twilight shrugged.
"Fine," Sapphire Night said. "It's better than flunking."
"Yeah!" Rainbow Dash cheered. And they all headed off to put her plan into action.
Pinkie Pie woke up. "Ah! Can't believe I almost slept through a montage!" She zipped off to catch up with her friends, before coming back to eat the last slice of pizza from their all nighter.
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At the schoolyard, The girls were busy working on Rainbow’s plan. First Rainbow spied in Principal Celestia's window. When Celestia left, Rainbow motioned for Applejack and Sunset to bring in a giant canvas while Sapphire carried paint cans and brushes.
At a table, Pinkie had a sack of potatoes and a bowl. She took one out and began peeling the skin off, when she looked up and spotted a racoon. The animal looked at the potatoes and Pinkie looked at the potatoes. Slowly, the racoon reached for them as he was hungry. Both he and Pinkie glared at each other, before the girl grabbed the sack. The racoon tried to grab it, but Pinkie held it away and tossed the potatoes in the air. Then in slow motion, she lept up and in quick slashes, peeled all of the potatoes and they landed in the bowl. The rac lunged for the bowl and two began fighting over it in a tug of war, before Pinkie wiggled the animal lose and blew rasberry, right before the racoon tackled her.
Fluttershy was directing Applejack as the cowgirl carried big blocks of ice. Fluttershy then quickly motioned for her to watch out for a family of ducks passing through. Rainbow was watching everything when she saw Twilight reading a book, apparently trying to slip in some study. Rainbow took the book and motioned with her thumb toward the ice blocks. Frowning, Twilight picked up a shovel and walked toward it. Rarity sat in a chair nitting a red scarf. When Rainbow frowned at her, Rarity motioned her to move on. Rainbow shrugged and walked off.
Pinkie was running from the racoon until it made her trip, dropping the bowl and spilling some potatoes. Pinkie quickly gathered them up and shook some of her sprinkles into them, exploding them into mush. The racoon and Pinkie glared at one another before they spotted one potato and dove for it.
At the canvas, Sunset and Sapphire both painted a big picture of the school yard covered in snow. Fluttershy whistled to some woodpeckers who began pecking the ice blocks into snow and Fluttershy giggled. The racoon had managed to steal the potato and was running off with it until Pinkie blocked him off. Then the two started fighting over it, rolling around and landed near Fluttershy. The girl gave them a flat look and the two smiled sheepishly. Afterwards, the two sculpted a snowman out of the mashed potatoes with a carrot nose and cookies for eyes and buttons. Fluttershy stood watching them to make sure they didn't fight. After she walked away, Pinkie snuck one of the cookies and took a bite. Then she gave the other half to the racoon.
As the woodpeckers continued to peck the ice to look like snow, Rainbow handed Twilight a shovel. Twilight tried to shovel only to slip . It turned out Rainbow hit her with a snowball. Getting up , Twilight used her geode and started throwing back. But she also set up the snow in the process. Meanwhile, Fluttershy saw the woodpeckers carved an ice statue of her and giggled.
Meanwhile, Sunset and Sapphire were just about done with their painting.
“You know, if this plan becomes a bust, this could make a great Christmas card.” Sapphire said. Sunset nodded in agreement before a snowflake landed in her hand. Then geode activated and she saw the snowflakes memory of where it use to be as water.
When she came to, Sapphire asked her, “what you see?”
“It remembers.” Sunset gasped before she blew it away.
Soon, everything was in place. Rarity then finished her scarf and placed on the snowman.
“We did it!” Cheered Rainbow. “We saved the world!”
"I got to admit," Twilight chimed in. "We really did pull together as a team."
"I gotta hang out with you girls more often," Sapphire said.
Inside, Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna walked into the office and stopped in surprise when they saw the snow outside.
"A blizzard?" Luna said, as they looked out the window while the girls hid from sight and Twilight used her magic to make it look like it was snowing. "Quite an unforeseen development, I'd say."
"Indeed," Celestia agreed.
"Shall we cancel school?" Luna asked.
"Hmmm..." Celestia reached for the phone.
Rainbow peeked in a saw everything. "She's making the call!
However, before she could make the call, Mr Cranky and Fugitoid walked.
"Don't bother with the snow day! It's phony baloney!" Mr Cranky said.
"I'm afraid he's right," Fugitoid added. "Sunset and the girls have created a fraudulent blizzard to deceive you into calling a snow day."
"Hope those girls enjoy detention after their test!" Mr Cranky added, as Celestia frowned at this news.
Back outside, the girls were wondering what was happening.
"What's going on?" Rarity asked.
"What are they doing?" Applejack added.
Quiet, you guys! I'm trying to see!" Rainbow hissed as she kept looking.
But then, Principal Celestia walked out with Fugitoid and cleared her throat, getting their attention. She looked at Sunset and Sapphire's painting painting and glared at the girls.
The girls gulpped, knowing they were in trouble. Sapphire spoke through her teeth, "Great plan, Dash!"
Fugitoid looked at everything they made and said, "Well, you may not like it, Principal Celestia. But you can't deny, these girls have got style."
In detention, as Mr Cranky watched them, the girls had to do their test.
Pinkie whimpered struggling to come up with an answer. "How are we supposed to know how snow fits into the water cycle?!"
"Pinkie, what have we been doing for the past two hours?" Twilight asked, knowingly.
"All part of the plan," Rainbow explained. "What better way to study than a hands-on project?"
"Ohhhh! I get it!" Pinkie looked out the window at their made snow day. "This test relates to our snow day! Which means... potatoes get mashed, then evaporate into potato moisture, where they converge into potato clouds! And when those clouds can't hold the weight, that's where the potato flakes come from! Or is it potato chips? Am I missing something?"
All the girls except Pinkie and Sapphire laughed and Rainbow groaned to herself, "I need sleep."
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After detention, the girls had to clean up all the snow as extra punishment.
"Next time y'all have another plan, Rainbow Dash," Applejack said, as she shoveled the snow into a wheelbarrow. "Keep it to yourself!"
"Okay, so my plan didn't go quite how I planned," Rainbow Dash said, as she helped Sapphire Night move the giant canvice. "But we all pasted the test, didn't we?" She yawned. "I really need to take a nap."
"Oh, really?" Rainbow Dash whipped around to see Sapphire was standing behind her. And she could tell she was mad at her for getting them in trouble. "Well, I've got just the spot for you to take a nap!" She started toward her, with a mischievous look in her eye.
"Now-now, Sapphire," Rainbow Dash backed away. "I-I know your mad, but-but look at the positive- no, put me down!"
Splat!
Sapphire Night strolled past the girls and wheeled off the first load of snow.
The girls looked back at Rainbow Dash with satisfied smiles. Sapphire had shoved her - head first - into the mashed potato snowman. And even stuffed it's carrot into her mouth.
She spat out the carrot and frowned. "I probably deserved that..."
Later, As the girls were just about done, The ShellRaiser drove up.
“Hey look! The guys are here!” Pinkie cheered.
“Glad they weren’t here to see the worst of this.” Applejack mumbled.
But when the ShellRaiser opened up, The girls saw The Ninjas groaning as they dismounted looking tired while brushing off snow on them.
“Leo?” Twilight gasped.
“Hey, Twilight.” Leo sighed.
“What happened to you guys?” Sunset asked as Shinigami took off her hat and snow fell out.
“We had a little snag before we could head over here.” April said as she brushed off more snow while Donnie explained.
“We dealt with a mutant polar bear called Tora who wanted to cover New York with endless winter.”
“Tora?” the girls asked.
“Mikey.” The ninjas all pointed to Mikey who fell out in exhaust.
“Yeah. It was ether Tora or Polar Claw or Snow Cola.” The party turtle then held up his T phone and showed a picture of a humanoid polar bear wearing a leather jacket, blue jeans, and black boots.
“My word!” Rarity gasped.
“He looks tough.” Sapphire pointed.
“He was.” Karai explained. “He was a greaser who found a canister of mutagen and was attacked by a polar bear while hiding in the public zoo, resulting in his mutation.”
“He then created this weather maker device from Kraang tech he salvaged and had it to snow nonstop. He even made rocket launching snowmen that attacked us and he could even throw giant ice blocks at us.” Casey added as he stretched.
“Thankfully, we beat him by Casey shooting his explosive puck at the weather maker while we took out Tora. He’s in custody by the EPF so hopefully we don’t see him anytime soon.” Keno finished.
“If I see any more snow, it’ll be all too soon.” Raph then noticed the cleaned-up snow mess and giant canvas. “What the heck happened here?”
The Rainbooms bluntly pointed to Rainbow, who could chuckle sheepishly.
After getting a goodnight sleep from their snowy battle and drive to Canterlot, The Ninja Turtles and Allies met up with their other friends Zach, Caitlyn, Carter, Angel, Buffy, and Gabby who just arrived that very morning. As they waited in the music room for the Rainbooms, who were in class, Caitlyn revealed she got photos from the Turtles’ battle with the mutant polar battle named Tora.
“Those are some pretty good photos, Caitlyn.” April complimented.
“Thanks. I made sure I was out of the way.” Caitlyn explained before turning sternly at Raph. “And don’t worry, Raph. I’m keeping them in my secret stash of photos, so nothing gets exposed.”
“Long as you get my good side, and nothing embarrassing, I’m not saying anything.” Raph rolled his eyes.
“Too bad that weather maker he made didn’t give us a snow day.” Zach sighed.
“Would’ve succeeded better than the Rainbooms’ scheme from yesterday.” Angel chuckled.
“Hopefully, Rainbow will consider not coming up with ideas for a while.” Buffy stated.
“Sapphire sent me a pic of what she did to Dashie.” Gabby held out her to show a picture of Sapphire throwing Rainbow on the Potato Snowman and everyone chuckled at the sight.
“Now that’s funny.” Shini chuckled.
Carter than noticed they were one turtle short. “Hey. Has anyone seen Mikey?”
“He was gonna get a drink or something.” Donnie remembered.
“Just as long as he doesn’t expose us. Again!” Raph grumbled, remembering the monster hunter, Abigail Finn.
“Agreed.” Leo added. “While Sensei and Celestia agreed we can roam around CHS, we still need to practice stealth.”
Just then, Mikey came bursting in while carrying a tote. “Hey guys!”
“Whatcha got there, Mikey?” asked Casey.
“And where have you been?” Raph scolded.
“Sorry to keep you guys waiting, but when I got my drink, I passed by the cafeteria and overheard the Rainbooms talk about the cornonacob photo shoot today.”
“You mean the cornucopia?” Asked Donnie.
“Yeah. That. Anyway, Applejack was talking about how her family dressed up for that. And it sounds like Rarity’s gonna make special outfits for the girls. So I figured why don’t we do the same?”
“Because you’d make us look ridiculous!” Raph scoffed.
After shooting a look at him, Mikey then continued. “Well, it turns out there’s a theme for this Capricornia-”
“Cornucopia.” Donnie corrected again.
“Yeah that. So I asked Vice Principal Luna and she found these outfits and said we can borrow them.”
“Alright, Mikey.” Keno grinned.
“They won’t make us look stupid, will they?” Raph grumbled.
“C’mon Raph. We should look our best for The Rainbooms.” April pointed.
“Besides, this could be fun.” Carter chimed in.
“Or maybe I should pick an outfit for you.” Buffy grinned.
Knowing Buffy would make him wear a dress, Raph groaned. “Oh! Alright! These outfits better not make us look dorky.”
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“I’M GONNA KILL HIM!” Raph screamed as he stomped out of the music room.
Across the hallway, Cranky opened the door. “Hey! Keep it down!”
Raph only glared at him growling before Cranky closed the door.
It turned out The group all dressed up as Pilgrims while Raph and Carter were dressed as Spanish soldiers and Leo was an Indian chief.
“Man we look ridiculous.” Griped Zach.
“We look like museum relics.” Caitlyn deadpanned.
“At least you don’t go clang when you move.” Carter complained.
“Oh I don’t know. I find a man in armor admiring.” Buffy grinned, making Carter blush.
“You better be right about this, Mikey.” Caitlyn huffed. “So glad we’re not doing this in Roosevelt High. Vern or Tiff won’t let us live down.”
“Let’s head to the auditorium and wait for the girls.” Leo suggested.
“The sooner, the better.” Karai added.
“Well what are we waiting for?” Casey said revealing to have a pillory on him, causing him to fall down. Luckily, Gabby helped him up.
“Let’s hurry before anyone sees us.” Raph mumbled.
“At least these costumes are easy to move in.” April shrugged.
Suddenly, the bell rang and classroom doors opened as students began to leave their classes.
“Oh no!” The Ninjas gasped.
To make matters worse, some students saw the group and began to laugh or chuckle. Buffy hid behind Carter, Raph turned red in anger and embarrassment while Karai was on the verge of turning into her serpent mode and Casey fell over again. At last, Donnie stood up with a smoke bomb in hand.
“That’s it! I’m calling this! It’s ninja vanish time!” he threw the smoke bomb and they all disappeared in a puff of smoke.
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Meanwhile, in the auditorium, Applejack was waiting with Photo Finish for her friends and checking her watch impatiently.
“Where are they?” she wondered.
Suddenly, a puff of smoke burst up as the two gasped to see the ninjas appear.
“Aie! Pilgrims popping up everywhere!” Photo Finish shrieked as she hid behind her camera.
Applejack got a closer look. “Guys?”
“What up, AJ?” Mikey greeted.
Applejack started to chuckle too. “Why do y’all look like you fell off the Mayflower?”
Buffy angrily corrected her bonnet and pointed to Mikey followed by everyone else. Chuckling sheepishly, Mikey explained.
“You see, I overheard you girls in the cafeteria about the coruptatina-”
“Cornucopia. Cornucopia! CORNUCOPIA!” Donnie shouted, having had enough.
“Yeah that. And when you talked about dressing up so I asked Vice Principal Luna to borrow these costumes for the picture.”
Applejack then couldn’t stop laughing as everyone started to grill Mikey.
“You succeeded in making complete fools of us!” Buffy cried.
“Haven’t been this embarrassed since Equestria Magic made me and Zach sing nonstop.” Mumbled Caitlyn.
“I just wanted us to look good for the photo.” Mikey pleaded.
“Well you failed! MISERABLY!” Donnie cried as Gabby grumbled in Spanish.
“Next time you have an idea, Never share it!” Keno huffed.
As they continued to ratt, Applejack stopped laughing enough to speak.
“Hey. Hey! No need to argue with Mikey. Some of this is kinda my fault.”
“What do you mean?” Karai raised a brow.
Before Applejack could answer, they heard the door opened with Rainbow Dash whispering, “C’mon. we’re almost there!”
Mikey took a deep breath before turning to the group. “Look. I’m sorry about all this. And if it’ll make you guys feel better, I’ll go let them laugh at me first.”
After Mikey went to greet the Rainbooms, Raph whispered to Leo and Donnie, “Once we get outta these suits, I’m stuffing Mikey in the pillory.”
Leo took a deep breath. “Look. Let’s hear Applejack out before we grill Mikey any further.”
Then they heard laughter. But it wasn’t coming from the Rainbooms. It was Mikey who was laughing his head off.
“What’s so funny?” Raph asked as they walked over. Then, they saw the Rainbooms and saw they wore ridiculous outfits as well. They each wore a gown that looked like produce and had a hard time moving in them. Shini began to laugh too then one by one the Ninjas laughed. Seeing the Ninjas dressed as pilgrims caused the Rainbooms to laugh back.
“Nice outfit!” Pinkie snorted through laughs.
“Back at ya!” Mikey chuckled.
Leo and Twilight spoke simultaneously while laughing, “What are you wearing? What am I wearing? What are you wearing?”
After everyone ceased laughing, Applejack spoke.
“Okay, What’s going on here?”
“We wanted to wear outfits for the cornucopia, so I made us these outfits.” Rarity explained.
“Like the Apple family.” Rainbow added.
Hearing that got Applejack to laugh more. “Oh guys! It was Granny who made us wear those outfits.”
“WHAT?” Both sides shouted. Mikey covered his head with his hat.
“I just wanted y’all to take a group photo in front of a cornucopia backdrop.”
“You mean we had to wear these ridiculous outfits for NO REASON!” Caitlyn screamed.
“And embarrass ourselves for NOTHING!” Rainbow hissed.
“Easy, y’all. We can work this out.”
“Oh we will!” Rarity glared. “Hold her!”
As April and Buffy hold Applejack, The girls get her in her outfit. Raph walked up to Mikey.
“Since AJ wasn’t clear, You are off the hook.”
Mikey smiled. After they all got Applejack in her outfit, everyone got in position for the picture as Photo Finish prepared to take the picture.
“Wishin' y'all a Happy Holidays, from our cornucopia to yours. Love, Applejack.”
“Sunset Shimmer.”
“Rainbow Dash!”
“Fluttershy.”
“Rarity.”
“Pinkie Pie!”
“And Twilight Sparkle!”
“And Happy Holidays from Leonardo.”
“Donatello.”
“Michelangelo.”
“Raphael.”
April: April O'Neil.
“Casey Jones.”
“Karai.”
“Shinigami.”
“Keno.”
“Zach.”
“Caitlyn.”
“Angel Bridge.”
“And Carter Bridge.”
“Buffy Shellhammer.”
“And Gabrielle.”
“Happy Holidays!” Everyone cheered as the camera took their picture.
It was the last day of school before break and Canterlot High was having it’s school Christmas party with the ninjas, Mutanimals, Bebop and Rocksteady attending as guests. Having prepared early for Heart's Warming's Eve back at Equestria, Princess Twilight and the Mane 6, Along with Spike, Starlight Glimmer, and Blade Swipe, decided to participate as well after Sunset extended an invitation. The Mane 5 also took on human forms as well and wore outfits similar to what their counterparts used to wear. As the party began, Pinkie and Mikey whispered to Bebop, Rocksteady, and Cranky Doodle who nodded and followed them backstage. Moments later, Principal Celestia then walked up to the microphone on stage.
"Attention students and guests. Pinkie Pie and Michelangelo along with others have prepared a little skit for all of us. It’s called ‘oh Santa ‘."
Everyone applauded as the curtains rose revealing Pinkie in her pajamas and the scenery is of a makeshift scenery with Christmas decorations and a door and chimney and on a small table is a plate of Christmas cookies. Mikey then stood by the curtain by the microphone and the spotlight is on him as music started.
"testing 1 2 3. Okay. Here we go. It’s Christmas Eve and Pinkie is waiting for the arrival of Santa Claus with a plate of cookies."
Pinkie: oh Santa! I can’t wait for you to come I just can’t wait for you to come And I got cookies Three yummy cookies Just for you for when you come Only for you for when you come Because it’s Christmas
Star on Christmas tree blinked twice then someone knocked on door.
Pinkie: could that be Santa? Could that be him? Could it be the one who brings presents to a sweet young girl like me? A good sweet young girl like me
Door opened revealing it to be Bebop dressed up as an old fashioned robber with a Santa hat.
"Pinkie is surprised to be greeted not by Santa but a crafty bank robber." Mikey narrated sounded dramatic on 'crafty'.
"nice intro." Bebop whispered to him.
"who are you?" Pinkie gasped.
Bebop: I’m a bank robber! And I’ve come to rob your bank! Hee hee! I’ve come to rob your bank! And I’ve come to take your dimes and swipe your nickels So stand back step aside, little popsicle! And let me in!
Bebop entered the stage as Mikey continued to narrate.
"Although frightened by the intruder, in the spirit of Christmas, Pinkie makes an offering."
Pinkie closed the door before singing again.
Pinkie: I’m not a banker I have no banks, my robbing friend But I have cookies Three yummy cookies And I don’t have nickels But please take this, my robbing friend Eat of these, my robbing friend They are for Santa But you may have one
Bebop took one cookie, ate it, and smiled.
"the bank robber is truly touched by Pinkie’s goodwill. But Pinkie, although momentarily distracted, is still excited about seeing Santa." Mikey said as Pinkie put the plate back on the table and she and Bebop continued to sing.
Pinkie: oh Santa (Bebop: I’m a robber) I can’t wait for you to come (I came to rob your bank) I just can’t wait for you to come (Hee hee! I came to rob your bank) And I got cookies (You shared a cookie) Two yummy cookies (A yummy cookie) Just for you for when you come (Though I’d love to take your dimes) Only for you for when you come (Perhaps another time) Both: because it’s Christmas!
Again, the star on tree blinked twice then there’s a knock on the door.
Pinkie: could that be Santa? Could that be him? Could it be the one who brings presents for a sweet young girl like me? A good sweet young girl like me?
Pinkie opened the door, unintentionally on Bebop, revealing it to be Rocksteady dressed as a Viking with a belt on his shield. Meanwhile, in the audience, Rainbow Dash grabbed Casey and Raph and snuck pass the audience as Mikey continued.
"ow." Bebop flinched.
"Once again, it is not Santa who has come to Pinkie’s door, but this time a savage Norse man."
"who are you?" gasped Pinkie.
Rocksteady: I am Viking! And I come to take your land Oh yes! I come to take your land And I come to take your crops and steal your horses And I come to step on your chickens And soil quilts! Da? Da.
Rocksteady entered stage as Pinkie closed the door, resulting in Bebop falling over as Mikey spoke to the audience again.
"Although frightened by the intruder, in the spirit of Christmas, Pinkie makes an offering."
Pinkie: I don’t have land I have no crops, my Viking friend But I have cookies Two yummy cookies And I don’t have horses But please take this, my Viking friend Eat one of these, my Viking friend They are for Santa But you may have one
Rocksteady ate a cookie and smiled as Mikey continued narrating.
"the Viking is also touched by Pinkie’s goodwill but Pinkie’s thoughts are still with Santa."
Pinkie put the plate back on the table then sang with Rocksteady this time.
Pinkie: oh Santa (Rocksteady: I am Viking) I can’t wait for you to come (I come to take your land) I just can’t wait for you to come (Oh da! I come to take your land) I got a cookie (You shared a cookie) A yummy cookie (A yummy cookie) Just for you for when you come (I will not soil quilts) Only for you for when you come (I no ignore the guilt)
Both: because it’s Christmas!
Once again, the star on tree blinked twice then there’s a knock on the door again.
Pinkie: could that be Santa? Could that be him? Could it be the one who brings presents for a sweet young girl like me? A good sweet young girl like me
Pinkie opened the door, hitting Bebop again, revealing it to be Cranky dressed as an IRS agent.
Mikey had a little difficult reading as he narrated. "Pinkie is greeted now by an agent of the..... in- tornal?
Donnie quickly leaned over and whispered to Mikey. "Internal!"
"Internal Revenue Service."
Pinkie looked bored as she asked. "who are you?"
Cranky: I’m from the IRS. And I’ve come to tax your-
Pinkie slammed the door before Cranky finished. Bebop then falls down again. Pinkie looked at audience and turned her bored look to a jolly look as she sang more.
Pinkie: oh Santa I can’t wait for you to come I just can’t wait for you to come-
As pinkie sang, Raph struggled out of the chimney before finally getting through, bumping into Rocksteady, revealing he is dressed as Santa minus hat and belt with an irked look on his face. Some of the audience couldn't help but chuckle while Backstage, Rainbow and Casey bumped fists looking smug.
"uh oh!" Rocksteady gulped while Pinkie on the other hand gasped.
Pinkie: it’s finally Santa! It’s finally him! At last the one who brings presents to a sweet young girl like me! A good sweet young girl like me!
Though irked, Raph sang as well.
Raph: I’m Santa! And I’ve come to give you gifts. Oh yes! I’ve come to give you gift! And I’ve come to stuff your stockings! Oh ho ho ho! And I’ve come to jiggle my belly. And wiggle my..... nose
he then noticed Bebop and Rocksteady near door. "Hey wait a minute! Isn’t that my belt?"
Rocksteady noticed and hid his shield behind his back.
"And what are doing with my hat? So you’re the ones!"
"hold up yo! We can explain!" Bebop pleaded.
"we change!" Rocksteady pointed out.
"Nobody messes with Santa! You know that don’t you!" Raph angrily chased Bebop and Rocksteady around until they run out the door. "you’ve been very naughty! AND IVE GOT A LIST!" Raph shouted as he exited after them.
With the door opened, Cranky entered and looked at the last cookie on the plate. "did you claim that?"
Pinkie just shrugged then pushed the plate towards Cranky, who accepted the cookie and exited eating the cookie.
Pinkie called out to him. "Merry Christmas!" she then turned to the audience and smiled as music played out ending the skit.
As the Canterlot High Christmas party continued, Mikey was heading back to the gymnasium after putting props away after performing when he passed the band room and saw Sapphire Night sitting in there looking dismal.
"Yo, Sapphire, the party's starting! You don't wanna miss it." he grinned as he entered.
Sapphire Night looked up. "I... Don't think I show go."
"What?! What do you mean?" Mikey gasped.
Sapphire sighed. "I'm not sure I'm welcome. Not after what I did."
"But it’s Christmas. Everyone should be welcome. Except Shredder. And Rahzar. And Hothead. And the Krang. And Cozy Glow. Oh! And Dark Codex. And-" Mikey kept listing names before Sapphire clamped his mouth shut.
"I get the idea." She glared before releasing him.
"But you should be on the welcome list."
"You wouldn’t say that after you saw THIS!" Sapphire then held up a yearbook.
Mikey looked at the yearbook photo of her and Sunset. "Oh, it's the picture of you and Sunset when you painted that mural!" But when Sapphire turned the page, he gasped. there were two pictures of her: one of her looking ready to break the camera. And the other of her as Inkphire Blotch. "You were voted the new "Biggest Meanie"?!"
"Oh, no. I voted "Super Meanie"! Worse than Sunset Shimmer, ten fold!" Sapphire then sighed. "You make a few mistakes, you go a little crazy, and your branded for life!" She lowered her head in shame.
Mikey sat by her. "Yeah. I know the feeling. I’m always treated like a goofball, and every time I tried to warn my friends, they don’t believe me. And it nearly results in costing us. Even when I knew the Meanbooms weren’t our friends, I was afraid nobody would listen, especially after Sunset yelled at me in Equestria. But if she went through the same thing and was able to prove herself, so can you."
"That’s gonna take forever." Sapphire grumbled before perking up. "Unless-"
"Got an idea?"
"And I’m gonna need your help."
"Just say the word and I’m there!" Mikey gleamed as Sapphire whispered to him her plan.
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Later, Everyone in Canterlot High was enjoying the party. While that's going on, Sapphire Night peeked out from behind the curtain.
"Okay, ready Mikey?" she whispered.
Mikey gave her a thumbs up. "You know it, girl!"
The lights dimmed and a spotlight shined on Sapphire who began to sing.
[Sapphire Night]
All the decorations
And the lights up on the tree
Gifts in celebration
For our friends and family
Looking back now I regret being a tad extreme
When Christmas comes around
Will it forget the queen of mean?
I see a whole lotta nothing
Stuffing my stockings
Ain’t nobody shopping for me
Taking the crown was an error
I wanted to wear it
But I was not the fairest
You see
I was jealous, spelling Sunset
I ruined those paintings
And got baned from the show
So I took my magic paintbrush
Turned the Rainbooms on each other
And caused a lot woe
Just give me a chance
To reverse it
I don’t deserve this
I was going outta my mind
Now they’re gonna cancel
My Christmas
How ‘bout forgiveness?
Everything is gonna be fine
Just gotta rewind
Just gotta rewind
Just gotta rewind
Just gotta rewind
[Mikey]
Let’s see what’s in the cards (Mmhm)
You took the game too far
Up to the roof just like that
Even called me a gnat
I guess I could have done better
Should of told my bros no matter
Will Christmas visit at all
Or skip us this December?!
Sapphire Night: Mikey, I’m really sorry
Mikey: Me too
[Sapphire Night]
Just give me a chance
To reverse it
I don’t deserve this
I was going outta my mind
Now they’re gonna cancel
My Christmas
Mikey: How ‘bout the good list?
[Both]
Everything is gonna be fine
Just give me a chance
To reverse it
I don’t deserve this
I was going outta my mind
Now they’re gonna cancel
My Christmas
It was just business!
Everything is gonna be fine
Just gotta rewind (Just gotta rewind)
Just gotta rewind (Just gotta rewind)
Just gotta rewind
Just gotta rewind
Just gotta rewind
As she finished her song, she accidentally bumped into the Christmas Tree, causing it to topple over and crash on the snack table, launching all the food all over everyone. The star went flying, bouncing off all the walls and destroying the decorations.
"NO!" Sapphire cried.
Soon everything was ruined and everyone just looked at her as grabbed her hair.
"Okay. That could have gone better." Mikey sweated, trying to sound positive.
At last, Flash Sentry spoke. "Uh, Sapphire..."
Sapphire Night interrupted him. "Don't say it! I know! 'There's the bad girl we love to hate!" she ran away in tears.
"Sapphire!" Mikey cried.
Flash Sentry called after her. "I was gonna say great song!"
Mikey jumped off stage and patted him on the shoulder. "Don’t worry about it, Flash. I’ll tell her."
"Mikey?" Mikey turned to see the Rainbooms walk up to him as Twilight spoke. "What’s the matter with Sapphire?"
"This is why." Mikey help up the yearbook as The Rainbooms looked at it confused.
"That’s a picture of her and Sunset painting the mural." Applejack pointed out.
Mikey looked at the yearbook. "Oops! Wrong one!" He chuckled before turning the page. "Here it is."
This time, The Rainbooms gasped at what they saw.
"Super meanie?! This is worse than how they labeled Sunset Shimmer!" Shouted Rainbow.
Sunset Shimmer however winced. "Hurts just as bad."
"How did we not notice this when we made that yearbook?!" Rarity wondered.
"That's horrible! No wonder she was so upset!" Fluttershy gasped.
"Although, it is kind of the truth. She was really really really really really really really really mean! Especially since she temporarily destroyed our friendship, got us sent to detention, wacked Lancer, zapped Blade Swipe, and..." Everyone glared at Pinkie who smiled sheepishly. "... And she totally changed after all that."
"We need to show Leo and the others." Twilight took the yearbook and led Mikey and the girls.
Shortly, they show the picture to the rest of the Turtles, Allies, Princess Twilight, Starlight, Blade Swipe, and the Mane Six and all are just as shocked.
"Oh boy." Leo gulped.
"Okay. I'll admit it. That is just plain mean." Raph grimaced.
"Even after all she’s done, we wouldn’t be treating her like this. Well, not anymore." Donnie clarified.
"Agreed. It’s bad enough the guilt will never go away, but this is..... too much." Starlight sighed.
"This is way worse than those Gabby Gum articles back home." The Pony Rainbow stated.
"eyup." Pony Applejack agreed.
"How uncouth!" Pony Rarity huffed.
Pony Fluttershy angrily turned to the Wondercolts. "How could you all be so... MEAN?! Even if Sapphire did do horrible things, she doesn't deserve to be labeled like that!"
"That picture is from last year! Right after that Inkphire incident. We all know she's changed now." Bonbon explained.
"Yeah. You should see the pictures of her in this year's book." Lyra handed the group other yearbooks.
Everyone looked at past yearbooks and sees pictures of Sapphire trying to hit the camera away. They were still just as surprised.
"Wow. And I thought Sunset was rough." Princess Twilight gasped.
Pony Pinkie popped up. "I say we turn her frown upside down!" She turned Sapphire's picture upside down.
Pinkie Pie popped up beside her. "Yeah! But first, let’s bake some extra goodies to fix the snack table."
"Okie dokie Loki!" Both Pinkies then ran to the kitchen.
"Let's go find Sapphire and try to calm her down." Leo began to walk before Sunset stopped him.
"Hang on, Leo. I think it would be better if people who can relate to her should go." She Looked at Karai, April, Bebop and Rocksteady, Starlight, Gloriosa, Juniper, Blade Swipe and Wallflower. Leo nodded and let the group pass as he and his brothers helped clean up.
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Meanwhile outside, Sapphire sat on a bench, crying. "I should have known that wouldn’t have worked. Instead, I ruined their party! It’s no use. I really am a monster."
"Trying to mend your past ways does not make one a monster." said a familiar voice.
Sapphire perked up and looked to see a familiar humanoid rat in a maroon kimono standing right in front of her and screamed, falling off the bench and hiding behind it. "Giant ghost rat!"
"It is nice to meet you too." the rat deadpanned.
Sapphire looked up. "A-are you some k-kind of ghost of Christmas past or something?"
"Yes. And no. I am a ghost of a past ninja. One who had and always will treasure his family."
Sapphire then realized who the rat was. "y-you’re Master Splinter!"
"Yes I was. And you must be Sapphire Night."
Sapphire sighed while sitting back on the bench. "Yeah. The Super meanie of Canterlot High."
Master Splinter sat next to her. "I’ve seen that you are an artist. I remember that was I wanted to be as a child. That’s how I chose names for the Turtles."
"It doesn’t matter! Nobody cares about how good my art is! Not from somebody who does too much wrong."
Splinter took a stick and began to draw on the snow as he explained. "Sapphire, facing problems in life is like painting a masterpiece. You will have mistakes, but by correcting those mistakes, with help from loved ones, you will help make tomorrow brighter and better than yesterday was. And you have friends who made those mistakes who understand."
Sapphire looked to see that Splinter drew a picture of her and began to think about his words before she heard another voice.
"Sapphire?"
Sapphire looked back for a second to see Sunset and the others arrive, then looked back and sees that Splinter was gone. She then looked dismal as she spoke. "Oh, hey, girls. What are you doing out here?"
"Looking for you." April smiled.
"To remind you that we share your pain and understand you better than anyone." Blade added.
"Da. So Sapphire girl no be upset." Rocksteady chimed in.
"Because we did things we regret too, girl." Bebop sighed.
"Sapphire, if anyone understands you, it's all of us." Karai finished.
Sapphire looked unconvinced. "Yeah, right. Like any of you have done anything as bad as me!"
April took a deep breath. "As a matter of fact, we have... I walked out on the guys when they accidentally got my dad mutated. Or more so getting possessed by an alien crystal and disintegrated Donnie. I still have nightmares about that." she shuddered.
"I had lived with the lie that Shredder was my father and tried to kill my real father, Splinter." Karai sighed.
"I messed up my uncles movie by stealing props only to be exposed by Sunset and the girls and having to work in a theater. Then trapped the girls in a mirror. All because I wanted to be a star." Juniper shared.
Glorsia walked up. "I was possessed by magical geodes trying to make camp great while trying to save my home, only to turn into a monster myself."
"I thought I was never gonna be able to return to pony kind after the Krang mutated me and being manipulated by Dark Codex. Which would have possessed me to destroying Equestria." Blade shared.
"It was bad enough when we were working for Shredder, but when it meant destroying our world, guilt went sky high." Bebop admitted.
"Nearly cost us planet, especially mama!" Rocksteady added.
Wallflower blushed as she made circles in the snow. "You know my end. Using the memory stone to make people forget Sunset Shimmer, all because I felt invisible."
"I was power hungry and tried to make people follow me. And I’ve been labeled a meanie too." Sunset shrugged.
Sapphire perked up a little but was still sad. "Okay, maybe some of you did do worse than me. But none of that ever got you labeled a villain for life!"
"Actually... It did for me." Sapphire listened as Starlight sat next to her. "You see, I made a very similar mistake like you did, Sapphire. Believe it or not, but I used to be pretty bad. Like evil bad! I ruled a village with an iron hoof and manipulated them into giving up their talents and that being equal was the way to live. When Princess Twilight and her friends arrived, they foiled plans and I was forced to flee. Just like Sunset and her friends outed you for destroying those art pieces."
"I guess... so, what did you do next?" Sapphire asked.
"Same thing you did. I vowed revenge and sought to destroy their friendship."
"Did you create evil clones of them?"
Starlight shook her head. "Nope. I did something much worse! I stole a time travel spell and went back in time to stop them from ever becoming friends in the first place. And that lead to multiple bad futures in which every villain they ever faced took over Equestria until finally it was a barren wasteland."
Sapphire Night stared in shock. "Wow!"
"And even though they forgave me, they didn't trust me. Especially Twilight. She never let me do anything unsupervised. Not even when I got called to solve a Friendship Problem. I can't tell you how annoying that was. But yeah, I essentially labeled a bad guy too. So you see, we’ve all done things just as bad as you."
"Even though we always fear of dealing with our pasts again, we are also relieved that there are others who are going through the same thing." Blade smiled.
Sunset then shared some advice. "And I'd be lying if I didn't say that being called "Biggest Meanie" still hurts. But Master Splinter once told me that we can't change what we do in the past. Only work on making tomorrow better."
Sapphire was then reminded about what Splinter told her not too long ago. "And facing problems is like painting a masterpiece..."
Glorsia Daisy looked confused. "What was that?"
Sapphire quickly shook it off. "Just...... something I heard someone say."
Karai, Sunset, and April all smiled, knowing who it was. Just then, April got a text.
"Donnie said the party's been fixed."
Sapphire winced. "I'm not sure I should go back to party. Especially after I ruined it in the first place."
"Dang, girl, it wasn't your fault." Bebop pointed out.
"Da. Was accident." Rocksteady pleaded.
"Your our friend, Sapphire. And we want you to be apart of the fun." Juniper assured her.
Sapphire still felt unsure. "I don't know..."
Wallflower took her hand. "Would you at least go back for me?" She batted her eyes pleadingly.
It was enough for Sapphire to smile. "What kind of girlfriend would I be if I didn't." and they all headed back.
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Soon the group came back to the party and saw everything looked as it did before the accident. They were then greeted by the Turtles and the others.
"Hey, your all just in time!" Mikey smiled.
"In time for what?" Sunset asked.
"You'll see!" Pinkie bounced up and down.
"It'll be super duper musitastic!" Pony Pinkie was equally excited.
"Let's just say the Wondercolts what to give you guys something special." Raph explained.
Sapphire gasped, fearing the worst. "Oh no!"
Wallflower rubbed her shoulder. "It's okay, Sapphire."
"Indeed. And we think you'll be pleasantly surprised." Rarity assured.
They all watched as the Wondercolts appeared on stage and began to sing, while a slideshow showed pictures of Sapphire and all the reformed antagonists and all the good they have done.
[Wondercolts]
Soft words, spoken freely, fill the air with joyful soundssounds
Warm smiles shared with gladness life the spirits of those worn down
Families comes home strangers makes new friends (2×)
Happiness flows when we reach out with open hands
Love grows at Christmastime,
When best that's within us is willingly given
Hearts heals at Christmastime
When seeds of forgiveness are planted within our hearts
A little tenderness can spread untill whole
World fills refreshed, we all are blessed with love
Love grows at Christmastime,
When best that's within us is willingly given
Hearts heals at Christmastime
When seeds of forgiveness are planted within our hearts
After the song, they cheered.
"That beautiful." Sniffled Rocksteady.
"Not gonna cry. Not gonna cry." Bebop whimpered as he hugged Rocksteady.
"This is our way of saying we're sorry for labeling you, Sapphire." Flash apologized.
"And to the rest of you if we had made you feel bad about past mistakes." Micro Chip added.
"From now on, No one will be labeled a meanie ever again." Sandalwood promised.
"Can you ever forgive us, Sapphire?" Bonbon asked hopefully.
Sapphire was choked up with joy. "If you guys can forgive me, then I can forgive you all."
Everyone cheered as hugs were given. at the corner, Principal Celestia watched what happened with Vice Principal Luna and Cranky Doodle and shed a tear of joy at what she saw.
"Least there was only minimum damage." Cranky mumbled as he munched on a peanut cluster.
"Let's get this party back on!" Both Pinkies cheered.
As everyone returned to enjoying the party, Sapphire and Wallflower gaze at each other.
After the Christmas party at Canterlot High, Princess Twilight, along with the Mane six, Blade Swipe, Starlight, and Spike were ready to head back to Equestria in time for Heart's warming's eve. The Ninjas, Rainbooms, Allies, Wallflower, and Sapphire saw them off.
"Thanks for showing us around CHS and how much Christmas is similar to Hearts Warmings Eve." Pony Applejack thanked.
"It was our pleasure." Applejack shook her hand.
"Maybe sometime, you guys can spend Heart's Warming's Eve back home." Pony Pinkie added.
"For sure." Mikey grinned.
"Well, we better be going. We need to finish up for Hearts Warming's Eve." Pony Rarity stated.
"Indeed. I'd like to get back to spend it with my sister."
"Gonna spend it with Trixie myself." Starlight admitted.
"Yeah that and I miss my wings." Pony Rainbow griped. "Feels weird not being able to fly."
Princess Twilight then smiled at Wallflower and Sapphire. "I also want to tell you both that you are always welcome in Equestria anytime."
"Thank you, Twilight." Sapphire smiled.
"We will look forward to that." Wallflower shook her hand.
"Thank you all so much." Pony Fluttershy bowed.
After everyone hugged each other goodbye, The Mane six, Blade, Starlight, and Spike went through the portal. Before she entered, Princess Twilight embraced Leo and pecked him. "Happy Hearts Warming's Eve."
"Merry Christmas." Leo blushed. then they released and Twilight entered the portal as everybody waved goodbye.
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The next evening, as everyone was out Christmas shopping, two dogs are out scrounging in Canterlot. One was a Chihuahua named Squirt and the other was an Old English Sheepdog named Niblet. They were special dogs who could talk like Spike, but they keep it a secret, especially to humans. Tonight, they were out looking for food. Squirt then spoke to Niblet.
"Okay, let’s spread out and see if we can find food separate. Remember, never speak to humans!"
"You got it!" Niblet saluted and the two went in separate directions.
Not long after they split up, Niblet noticed a donut shop and drooled at the sight of the donuts. "Mmmm. Donuts."
Just then, Pinkie Pie walked by then noticed the dog and walked up to him.
"Why hello there, little guy. I’m Pinkie Pie! Nice to meet you…." She took a moment to look at his dog tag. "Niblet! You away from home?"
better not speak, Niblet thought as he acted like a normal dog.
"You hungry, Boy?"
Niblet nodded and whimpered.
"I think I can fix that." Pinkie pulled in Bulk Biceps with a violin who shrugged and started to play as Pinkie began to sing.
Pinkie: Well he's a mangy old pet If you saw him I bet You'd walk the other way So sad and alone With his hair overgrown Like a stinky old toupee But doggies have feelings, and doggies need love And doggies like those deep fried treats That come from up above
Just then, Sweetheart exited the donut shop with a box of donuts and saw Niblet and gave him a donut.
Ohhh! Donuts for Niblet Please give.. a glazed to make his smile
Next to give Niblet a donut was Ms Cheerlie.
Thank you, ma'am! Poor troubled beast Won't you at least Comfort him awhile?
Big Mac left the donut store with his own box of donuts and saw Pinkie and Niblet.
Sir, can you spare a... donut for Niblet Please help my doggy friend
Big Mac shrugged and gave Niblet a donut.
Thank you kind sir! A honey dip would really help His broken heart to mend... (2x)
Two donut halves combined to the shape of a heart as Pinkie sang more. Well just look at this pup He is brightening up He's looking not so weak Oh Niblet! His outlook was grim 'Till you gave pastries to him Oh look, he wants to speak...
More people came while feeding more donuts to Niblet who howled.
Oh, doggies have feelings! And doggies need love! And doggies like sweet, doughy treats that come from up above!
As he ate more donuts, Niblet began to tremble from the sugar rush and then started to dance.
Niblet: (energized) Waltz me around again baby! Around, around, around!
"Hey wait a minute!" Pinkie noticed.
These donuts are dreamy! Their filling is creamy! Oh! Don't let my feet touch the ground
"How are you singing and Dancing? Whoa!" Niblet then grabbed Pinkie and started to spin her around.
I feel like a ship On an ocean of joy I just want to holler out loud "SHIP AHOY!" Waltz me around again baby! Around, around, around!
Pinkie fell down as Niblet realized he just talked in front of humans and hurried to look like an innocent dog.
"Maybe... you shouldn't have any more donuts." Pinkie sighed. However, the crowd didn't hear her.
Townspeople: (Giving more donuts) Oh, doggies have feelings
"No no no no! Don't give him any more! It'll make him crazy!" Pinkie stated waving her arms.
Townspeople: Doggies need love
Everyone tossed more donuts while Niblet howled. Pinkie tried to bat away the donuts, but some flew past her. "No, no more donuts for the dog! Oh man, this is a terrible idea!"
Townspeople: And doggies like sweet, doughy treats that come from up above!
Niblet felt the sugar rush again and has a cane and hat as he danced again.
Niblet: Ooooooooooooh!
"Noooo!" Pinkie tried to run away but Niblet was too fast and started to twirl her again.
Niblet: (energize) Waltz me around again baby! Around, around, around! These donuts are dreamy! Their filling is creamy! Oh! Don't let my feet touch the ground I feel like a ship On an ocean of joy I just want to holler out loud SHIP AHOY! Waltz me around again baby! Around, around, around!
After the song, Niblet ran off, leaving Pinkie on the ground. At that time, Mikey, in his cloaking disguise, and Shinigami walked up and saw Pinkie on the ground.
"Pinkie?" Mikey gasped.
"Are you alright?" Shini asked her as they helped her up.
Pinkie groaned. "Don't give donuts to dogs!"
Mikey looked at the donut shop. "Speaking of donuts...."
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Meanwhile, Niblet ran back into the alley, with a bag of donuts, where Squirt is waiting with some stuff in a wagon.
"There you are! Where have you been?" he asked the sheepdog.
"Oh, sorry. I was by that donut shop, then this nice girl sang a song and got people to give me free donuts." Niblet said as he put the donuts in the wagon.
"Uh? Whatever? Come on, Strudel's waiting for this stuff back to shelter 17." Squirt said.
As he pulled the wagon, Niblet then spoke to Squirt as they walked away. "You know, that girl looked kinda like that pink pony I video chatted with once?"
The Turtles and Rainbooms were walking around a storage place. Today, they were going to take presents to the Annual Toys for Kids Festival.
“It’s winter break. I have hot cocoa, and we’re gonna give a wagon of toys to the little kids!” Pinkie gasped. “This is the best day EVER!”
“Heck yeah!” Mikey cheered, accidentally spilling hot cocoa on Raph.
“Mikey!” he glared.
Pinkie sniffed and looked at her cocoa. “Is that a marshmallow? Today, just got better!”
Twilight helped her along as Raph chased Mikey past them.
"And thanks for designing those costumes for us to wear so we don't expose ourselves," Leo said to Rarity.
"Oh, think nothing of it, Leonardo," Rarity replied. "It was my pleasure."
Applejack spoke to Sunset, "Mighty kind o' ya to let us keep all these toys in your storage locker, Sunset. I didn't have the space after Granny Smith converted our barn into a hot yoga studio." She leaned against the wall.
"Hot yoga studio?" Donnie asked, perplexed.
Sunset looked just as confused but shrugged it off. "No biggie. Nice to finally use this darn thing. I've been paying monthly, and I never use it."
"What is it, a gym membership?" Twilight remarked, and gave a snort laugh.
Raph had Mikey pinned against the other wall in an arm hold as both he and Mikey gave dry looks to her. "Wow? That was so lame, it's amazing!"
"Yeah," Mikey agreed. "And we thought Leo only gave lame one liners."
"I'm standing right here!" Leo frowned.
"Let's just open the locker," Twilight said.
"Yeah... Good idea, Twilight," Sunset replied, put off by Twilight's joke. "You know, the Toys for Kids Festival is gonna start soon, so just open this lock with the key. Pinkie" and held out her hand..
Pinkie blinked before she answered, "Oh! I gave the key to Mikey." And pointed to the turtle still being pinned by Raph.
"I gave it to Raph," Mikey motioned to Raph.
"I gave it to Rainbow," Raph pointed to Rainbow.
"I gave it to Fluttershy," Rainbow pointed to the shy girl.
"And I entrusted it in Chad," Fluttershy motioned to the owl on her arm. "Do you have it, Chad?"
Chad hoot toward Donnie, who answered, "I gave the key to Leo."
"And I gave it to Rarity," Leo noted.
"Oh, right! The key!" Rarity turned to Sunset. "I put it in a charming little bag, and I gave it to you."
"Yeah... and I left it in my locker," Sunset rubbed her neck.
"Oh, no worries," Rainbow said. "We'll just run down to the school, get the key, and we're back in business."
As they left, Twilight spoke, "Uh, school's closed." But everyone had already gone, and she sighed before she hurried to catch up.
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At the school, Sunset tried to push the doors open but they were locked. Raph tried pulling them open while his feet were on them but wasn’t successful either.
“Like I said, school’s closed for winter break.” Twilight bluntly said.
“Thank you, Captain obvious.” Raph griped.
“Well this won’t do at all!” Rarity stated. “Without the key, there is no toys! Without the toys, those adorable children from the Toys for Kids Festival are going to open empty boxes!”
“Nooooo!” Mikey cried dramatically.
Rainbow held her head in fear. “That’s worse than clothes!”
Rarity took aback. “Excuse me!?!”
“Not on my watch!” Sunset stated. “I have a plan.”
Leo then noticed something. “Uh guys?”
But no one listened as Sunset continued to share her plan.
The girls and turtle brothers looked at each other in curiosity as Sunset explained, "The school doors might be locked..."
In a fantasy sequence, Sunset, Pinkie, Leo, and Mikey were on the roof of the school. The girls were dressed in black suits and green night vision goggles while the turtles were in their forest training gear.
"But the air vents aren't."
Sunset opened a vent and the four got ready to lower themselves in with grappling hooks. Meanwhile, inside, the janitor was in the hallway and typed in a security system.
"Fortunately, the hallway has a motion sensor security system. Which we'll have to hack into and disable. That's where Twilight and Donnie come in."
At Twilight's house, the two sat in front of their laptops and hacked into the system. Once that was done, Donnie sent word to Sunset, Pinkie, Leo, and Mikey who all nodded and lowered themselves in. Twilight took her phone and sent a message to Fluttershy.
"Once we're in, we'll need a distraction so the janitor doesn't see us."
Fluttershy nodded to Chad who flew up to the doors and began hooting, which got the janitor's attention and he walked over to the door. The four peeked out from the locker and winced as Chad began chasing the janitor back and forth. Pinkie gave a thumbs up as Sunset opened her locker and took the envelope with the key.
"I'll grab the key, and we're out."
Once Sunset had the key, the Turtles and Rainbooms left the school grounds all wearing sunglasses.
"Any questions?" Sunset asked.
"A few," Twilight raised a finger. "You do know your describing breaking and entering, right?
"Well—" Sunset started.
"Uh, guys?" Leo chimed in.
Twilight went on, ignoring him. "And Fluttershy is friends with animals, sure. She's not going to use them to attack our janitor."
"Not "attack" exactly," Sunset tried.
"About getting in?" Leo tried again but was still ignored.
"And finally, climbing through a vent is dangerous, and if a young person saw us doing it, they might try to imitate it and get hurt," Twilight finished.
"Way to be a buzz kill, Twi," Mikey said.
Sunset sighed and took off her glasses. "Then I guess it's game over."
"Except game not over," Pinkie interjected, putting on her own sunglasses. "'Cause ch-ch-check out my awesome plan! Here's what I'm thinking..."
In Pinkie's fantasy sequence, she and Mikey were baking cupcakes.
"First, we bake a dozen pistachio cream cupcakes."
Once the cupcakes were done baking, they decorated them in pink swirl frosting.
"Then, we leave them outside Principal Celestia's office to lure her out."
The two then placed the cupcakes outside door and raced off as the sweet smell flowed into Celestia's office. When the principal caught scent of the deserts, she left her office and came outside, where she found the cupcakes.
"Once she's out and while the door's still open, I'll use my licorice whip lasso to catch the door handle."
Pinkie lassoed the door and held it open and everyone dashed in. Pinkie quickly followed, closing the door, while Celestia was unaware of what happened. Inside, while Sunset was getting the key, Pinkie and Mikey peeked out from behind the corner with sly looks. Then Pinkie reached into her hair and pulled out a small box of chocolates.
"Then, when we get the key... that's where these chocolate-covered crunch nuggets come in. Mmm!"
"What are those for?" Donnie asked.
"To eat, silly!" Pinkie explained. "After all this heisting, we're gonna be hungry!"
"I like that plan!" Mikey smiled.
"Any questions?" Pinkie asked.
"Uh?" Leo began, till Twilight cut him off.
"Actually yeah," she stated. "So, how are we supposed to bake two dozen cupcakes before the Toys for Kids Festival, hmmm?"
"Uhhh—" Pinkie didn't have the answer.
"And I don't think a licorice lasso is a real thing," Twilight added.
"Mmmm... it could be," Pinkie noted.
"And once again, this is trespassing," Twilight pointed out.
"And once again, you’re being a buzz kill, Twilight," Raph said.
"Not to worry, guys, Dr Einstein's got a plan!" Mikey announced, putting on sunglasses too.
"Where's everyone getting those glasses?" Donnie wondered.
“Uh, guys-?”
Mikey ignored Leo again and began his plan.
“I will call Keno.”
In the fantasy sequence, Mikey whipped out his T Phone and calls Keno who we see in a split screen. Mikey explains while Keno nods.
“We will have him deliver a couple extra large pepperoni pizzas with extra cheese!”
Keno drives up to CHS in a delivery truck and hands a couple of pizza boxes to Mikey who opens one up and eats a slice.
“Any questions?” Mikey asked smugly.
Everyone looked at him dumbfounded before Twilight shouted.
“HOW DOES THAT EVEN GET US INSIDE?”
“We’ll, we’re taking forever coming up with a plan! And I’m hungry!” Mikey whined before grinning. “Besides, if we save a slice for Principal Celestia, she might be grateful and let us in!” He then leaned towards Sunset. “She does like pepperoni, right?”
“Uh Guys?” Leo tried before being ignored again.
“Now you’re just thinking about bribing, Michelangelo. And second, Do you really think Keno will skip out of his Christmas date with Indigo Zap just to get you pizza? Plus, what makes you sure pizza can cook faster than cupcakes let alone delivered?”
“Could we still order pizza?” Mikey asked before Sunset smacked his sunglasses off.
“Guys?”
Applejack ignored Leo and lashed out. “We. Got. Powers! I’m sick of us not using our powers! I want to use our powers!”
In a fantasy sequence, Applejack drives up in her snow bike walks up slowly while transforming into her geode form then lifted up the whole building as everyone cheered.
Applejack smiled with sunglasses on until Twilight spoke. “Yea-no.”
“Seriously. When have we had these sunglasses?” Donnie pondered.
“If I can have-“
Leo was interrupted this time by Raph.
“That’s it! I have a better plan!” He glared as he put on sunglasses.
“I say we go to that snow bank.”
In this fantasy sequence, Raph and Mikey walked to a snowpile.
“Make a whole bunch of snowballs.”
Raph and Mikey make a mountain of snowballs.
“Then PUMMEL TWILIGHT WITH THEM!”
“Wait what?” Raph and Mikey then throw snowballs very very fast at Twilight who tries to shield herself. Soon, they threw so many she was a snowman and Mikey threw a high silk hat on top.
In reality, Twilight scoffed. “What was that for?”
Raph slammed his sunglasses. “Because I’m sick and TIRED of you shooting down our chances of getting Sunset’s key! DO YOU WANT TO GET THE TOYS OR NOT?!
“I do! But I’m not going to break and enter and end up in trouble!”
“WE. ARE. NINJA! We break and enter in ALL THE TIME!”
Everyone started arguing on and on as Leo kept looking back and forth turning red. He had had enough.
“GUUUUUUUUUUYS!” He shouted so loud that everyone looked at him in shock.
“Yes, Leo?” Twilight asked sheepishly.
Without saying a word, Leo angrily turned Twilight’s head towards the door and pointed to them. Everyone looked and gasped. There, standing by the door were Principal Celestia and Fugitoid. Celestia was sitting in a lawn chair eating a bag of popcorn as she waved nonchalantly towards the group.
“Principal Celestia!” Twilight gasped.
“How long were you two standing there?” Sunset asked.
"Oh, before Sunset started explaining her break in plan," Fugitoid explained.
Celestia stood up. "I was going to tell you all that the Color Strikes came by earlier and got the key."
"What?!" The Turtles and Rainbooms exclaimed.
"Why did they do that?!" Sunset asked.
"They said that you sent them to retrieve it," Celestia shrugged, before heading back in.
“Great. Just what we don’t need!” Raph grumbled.
“Don’t those girls know when to quit?” Rainbow facepalmed.
“We better find them. Maybe we can get them back before the festival.” Leo said.
“C’mon!” Sunset cried as they all headed out.
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Soon they arrived at the entrance to the mall. As they got closer, they saw the Color Strikes standing there as if they were waiting with Lucky Shot holding a white flag.
"Freeze, Color Strikes!" Pinkie shouted.
"Oh hey, girls," Lip Sinker greeted with a smirk.
"Spare the pleasantries," Applejack rebuffed.
"Hand over those toys, Lip Sinker!" Sunset demanded.
"Or you guys are gonna be snowball targets!" Raph threatened.
The Color Strikes looked at one another before Lip Sinker said, "Alright, here." And tossed the bag to Sunset.
"Wait, what?" She asked, in confusion.
"You're giving us the toys, just like that?" Rainbow inquired.
"I don't buy it!" Raph scoffed. "It's gotta be some kind of trick!"
"Just open the bag!" Belle said, annoyed.
Cautiously, Sunset jerked open the bag and everyone flinched away, expecting something to pop out at them. But nothing did. They peeked inside to find the toys were indeed there.
"All the toys are here!" Rarity exclaimed.
"What's going on?" Donnie asked.
"We come in peace!" Lucky Shot held up the white flag.
"Why did you guys take the toys?" Leo inquired.
"Well," Lightning Crash began. "We were kind of hopping that if we gave you guys the toys for the Toys for Kids Festival...
"You'd maybe let us help?" Botanica finished, batting her eyes pleadingly.
"Why didn't you just ask if you could help?" Applejack inquired.
"This coming from the ones who just ACCUSED us of playing a trick on y'all?!" Peach Cream noted.
"Yeah, I think the answer's pretty clear," Color Kick stated.
"That's uh... fair point," Applejack admitted.
"But why go through all of this?" Rarity asked.
"Ever since that horrid fiasco at the pet show, everyone in Canterlot believes we're nothing but trouble!" Phasioner explained.
"No one will even give us half a chance!" Hot Buns chimed in. "When we volunteered to sing at a toy drive, they refused!"
"You could have just asked," Twilight pointed out.
"We would've been more than happy to let you all help," Fluttershy added.
"Well, we weren't sure, especially since Blue Boy over there has trust issues," Belle pointed at Leo, who rubbed the back of his neck sheepishly.
"True, but I've learned to start giving people a second chances," he said.
"But, if you guy really wanna show you've changed, I have an idea," Mikey chimed in, putting on sunglasses before pointing at Twilight. "And no debunking it, Twi."
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Later, at the mall, Raph sat on a big chair, dressed as Santa Claus again. "Ho ho ho," he said, dryly. "Who here's been a good?" And all the kids exclaimed they were. "Good. Now Santa's got some special helpers here today. The Rainbooms!" The girls walked out and waved. "And the Color Strikes!"
The crowd fell silent. The girls could see the acapella singers were right about no one trusting them.
"Santa knows the Color Strikes have been naughty, but they’re going to sing a little song to Santa to proof their nice," Raph told them, and muttered to himself. "Mikey's plan better work, for making me dresscup in this.
Then Color Strikes appeared and began to sing...
[Belle]
This happens every year
It's not the way I planned
I start out being good
And now I don't know where I stand
I feel conflicted
My wicked ways are done
But come on, Santa
Tell me now we can't have any fun?
A little mischief, a little spell
I know your watching
But there's secrets I won't tell
[Phasionor]
I think it's pretty clear
My mirror never lies
I've goon from bad to good
Now, Santa, can't you sympathize
[Lip Syncer]
I made a tiny slip
Can't say I didn’t try
The queen of mean is gone
And now I got a better side
I turned my life around
Santa, can't you see?
Cause there's an angel on my shoulder
Where the devil used to be
[All three]
I made just one mistake or two
I don't know what to dooooooooooo!
[Color Strikes]
Maybe I'm naughty, maybe I’m nice
You can call me sweet
Better think twice
I've done a lot of bad
But I'm trying to be good
Santa will forgive me
Like I knew that he would
I've been bad for so long
Now I'm rolling the dice
Santa, won't you tell me
If I'm naughty or nice?
Naughty or nice
Naughty or nice
[Lip Syncer]
Santa, won't you tell me
If I'm naughty or nice?
[Lucky Shot]
I love this time of year
Presents under the tree
I'm kind of worried
But I'm hoping that there's one for me
[Lightning Crash]
Forget the things I did
The new me's here to stay
But bend the rules
Now that's CS holiday
[Lucky Shot]
How bout a little give
[Lightning Crash]
And then a lot of take
[Lucky Shot]
Hey wait, that isn't fair!
[Lightning Crash]
Come on, give me a break
[Lucky Shot]
I made just one mistake or two
(With Lightning Crash)
I don't know what to dooooooooooo
1 2 3 4
[Color Strikes]
Maybe I'm naughty, maybe I’m nice
You can call me sweet
Better think twice
I've done a lot of bad
But I'm trying to be good
Santa will forgive me
Like I knew that he would
I've been bad for so long
Now I'm rolling the dice
Santa, won't you tell me
If I'm naughty or nice?
[Afromia]
From under the sea
To under the tree
The bad girl's gone
At least for now
You got something for me?
Get your list, check it twice
Am I naughty
Am I nice
Tell me now
Cause I just can't wait
Leave your sleigh, send it fay
I've mended my ways
Seen the light
CS villain to a sheer delight
What's my name?
Say it here
Say I'm bad
Try again next year
[Peach Cream]
I hope it's not too late for me to change my ways
[Hot Buns]
But there's a side inside of me that comes out to play
[Botanica]
Just give me one more chance now before you go
[Color Kick]
I wanna knooooooooooooooooowww
[Color Strikes]
Maybe I'm naughty, maybe I’m nice
You can call me sweet
Better think twice
I've done a lot of bad
But I'm trying to be good
Santa will forgive me
Like I knew that he would
I've been bad for so long
Now I'm rolling the dice
Santa, won't you tell me
If I'm naughty or nice?
(Botanica: Oh, Santa)
Santa, won't you tell me if I'm naughty or nice
(Lightning Crash: Santa won't you tell me)
<Santa, please tell me that I'm nice, nice</i>
(Hot Buns: Am I naughty or nice)
Santa, won't you tell me if I'm naughty or nice
(Lip Syncer: Ooh ooh ooh ooh)
Santa, please tell me that I'm nice, nice
[Lucky Shot]
Cause I've been bad for so long
[Lightning Crash]
Now I'm rolling the dice
[Afromia]
I know you made a list
And your checking twice
[Peach Cream]
Just a little bit of sugar
[Color Kick]
And a lot of spice
[Belle Harmony]
Santa, won't you tell me if I'm naughty or nice
[Color Strikes]
Naughty or nice
Naughty or nice
[Lip Syncer]
Santa, won't you tell me if I'm
Naughty or nice
"Hmm? Well, after giving it some thought," Raph began. "I've decided... that you are... nice!"
All the kids cheered while the acapella singers smiled.
Soon they were helping the Rainbooms, Allies, and the disguised Turtles hand out presents to the kids.
"Well, that's the last gift," Color Kick said.
"And we couldn't have done it without you guys," Sunset told the Color Strikes. "Now, who's ready to go cash in some gift cards?" Everyone cheered, as she turned to Twilight. "Twilight, where's that bag I gave you?"
"I left it at school!" Twilight gasped. But then she smiled and put on some sunglasses. "But I've got an idea..." But before she could share, everyone minus Leo was already long gone. “Guys? Hello?”
“Guess no one wanted to hear your plan.” Leo guessed as he came up with hot cocoa.
“B-but why?” Twilight stuttered as she accepted one of the cups.
“Probably because every time someone had an idea, you quickly shot them down with constant questioning.”
Twilight jaw dropped. “But their plans resulted in breaking and entering! Except Mikey’s was just getting pizza.”
Leo took a sip. “That is true and understandable, but you were holding us up and we were on a deadline. Instead of coming up with a solution, you just made things longer and irritated everyone more and more by pointing out their plan’s flaws than pointing out a solution.”
Soon, Twilight realized that Leo was right. She had been putting her friends down than helping them. She felt so hurt that she almost dropped her cocoa. Luckily, Leo caught it in time. “How could I have been so cruel?”
“I wouldn’t say cruel, but I might say you weren’t being fair.” Leo pointed out. “And you know what to do.”
Knowing he was right; Twilight took a deep breath.
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“I am so sorry. I am really, really sorry.”
Twilight was standing in front of the Turtles and Rainbooms apologizing to them. Some like Applejack had their arms folded while Raph juggled a snowball with one arm.
“I didn’t mean to bring you all down on your ideas earlier. While they had flaws in them, I should’ve been a lot nicer about them. For that, I really am sorry.” Twilight bowed sincerely.
The Rainbooms’ expressions softened hearing their friend’s apology.
“Well, they were a little crazy anyway.” Sunset shrugged. “Besides, we had just realized we needed you, Twilight. The gift cards are in your locker after all.”
“You said you had a plan, Twilight?” smiled Applejack.
Twilight was happy to hear her friends were willing to listen this time. Suddenly, she was hit in the eye by a snowball.
“Okay. I guess I deserve that.” Twilight chuckled. Then she was hit by several other snowballs. “Okay, don’t press your luck.” She deadpanned.
Turned out the one who threw the snowballs was Raph, who dusted his hands. “I feel so much better no-”
PLOP! Suddenly, a huge snowbank fell and landed on the hot-headed turtle. Raph popped out his head in anger.
“Okay! That wasn’t funny! Who did that?”
Turned out, Leo and Mikey were standing by a hidden rope acting nonchalant.
“I’d tell him, but modesty forbids!” Mikey whispered to Leo.
“Nice work, little brother.” Leo grinned as the two fist bumped.
"Wow!" Mikey said, staring through the window of the toy store.
On their way to Sweet Apple Acres for their annual Christmas party, Mikey was hanging out with Snips, Snails, Derpy, and Bulk Biceps looking around, doing a little window shopping.
“I know, right?” Snips agreed as he and Snails joined Mikey in looking at the toys.
“Too bad we made our Christmas lists a dozen times already.” Snails pointed. “One more time and my parents are only giving me clothes.”
Mikey then noticed the DinoFeels action figures had a sign that said ‘Sold out’. “Man even here the new DinoFeels toy’s popular.”
“Yeah. They’re even out of stock online.” Derpy shared.
“Those new toys go like hot cakes.” Bulk shared. “I even heard one shopper started a riot trying to steal from another customer.”
“Who could blame them? Robot Dinosaurs powered by feelings and spread friendship and love, sounds awesome!” awed Mikey.
Snips asked Mikey, “you guys ever thought of getting into the toy business?”
Then there was a crash in the alley.
“Hold that thought.” Mikey answered.
Suddenly, they heard someone cry out in alarm. They peeked around the corner and saw, at the delivery station, a stout man with mint green skin and pink hair was surrounded by Night Terror and three of the Purple Nightmares.
"What do you want?" The man asked in fear.
"Oh nothing. Except your truck!" Night Terror answered, motioning to a truck that was parked near by.
"And all the toys inside!" Crunch Bar added.
"You can't steal this truck!" The man protested. "These toys are being donated to a children's home!"
"Aww!" Night Terror said, in faux sweetness. "Then allow me to make my contribution." And he pounded the man in the head with his fists, knocking him out.
The five watching gasped as they hid back around the corner.
"What are we gonna do?!" Derpy asked, in worry.
"We gotta stop them!" Mikey said, with determination.
"How are gonna do that?" Snails asked.
"Yeah, we don't even have our ninja weapons," Snips pointed out.
"Then it's a good thing Master Splinter taught me 'A ninja must always be prepared'," Mikey pulled his arms into his shell and popped them back out, now holding the four's weapons.
"Nice!" Snips said, as Mikey handed him and Snails their sparing stick.
"Yay!" Derpy smiled, pulling on her hand claws.
"Awesome!" Bulk put on his gloves.
Mikey took out his nunchucks. "Okay, guys, get ready." He said, as they all peeked back around the corner, glaring. "Things are about to get rough!"
“Alright, boys! Time to amscray!” Night Terror declared. Suddenly, smoke bombs rolled up to the Purple Nightmares, exploding causing a huge smokescreen.
“What’s going on?” One of the nightmares cried.
“What’s next? A red nosed reindeer?” Night Terror glared.
“No!” Suddenly, a red gloved fist punched him in the kisser. “how about a red fisted dude?”
"Cowabunga!" Snips and Snails ran out and wacked Clubs and Riff in the heads from behind.
"Booyakasha!" Mikey leapt out and back-fisted the two before they had the chance to attack Snips and Snails.
"It's one of those Turtles!" Crunch Bar got out her chain, when suddenly, Derpy flipped over her, grabbed her by the shirt, and throwing her into a wall.
"You!" Night Terror growled, getting up.
"What up, Night Terror!" Mikey grinned.
"Don't just stand there!" Night Terror ordered his nightmares. "Get them!”
Mikey battled Night Terror with help from Bulk Biceps while Snips and Snails fought Clubs and Riff and Derpy took on Crunch Bar. Despite their lack of training, Snips and Snails were able to knock down Clubs and Riff with their dumb luck and stupidity. Derpy, on the other hand, was a lot more skilled than Crunch Bar imagined. Mikey was able to hit Night Terror a couple times while he wrestled with Bulk. After Bulk threw him, Night Terror turned to his Purple Nightmares.
"Get the truck!" Night Terror called, then cracked his neck as he turned to Mikey and the others. "I'll deal with them!"
The three Nightmares scrambled into the truck and Crunch Bar started the engine and pulled away.
Night Terror closed in on the five friends. "Now your gonna be sorry!"
"Oh, we're sorry alright," Mikey said. "Sorry, to leave you in the dust!" He pulled out his skateboard and hoped on. Then he threw one end of his numchucks at the truck. The small blade popped out and latched onto the back. "Later!" He saluted as he was pulled along. Snips, Snails, Bulk, and Derpy hoped aboard too.
"What the? Hey!" Night Terror ran after them, but soon the truck picked up speed and left him in it's wake. "NINJAS!" He yelled, shaking his fist.
He looked around for any mode of transportation, when he spotted the FlimFlam Brothers approaching in their car and grinned. Then he stopped the car with his foot.
"Evening, gentlemen," Night Terror greeted. "I need a ride. And that won't be a problem, will it?!" He pulled out his sword.
Flin and Flam gulped and smiled nervously. "Hop in."
Meanwhile, Clubs looked out the side mirror and saw Mikey, Snips, Snails, Bulk, and Derpy hanging onto the chain as they were being pulled along.
"What the?" He turned to his fellow Nightmares. "That ninja punk and those four doofuses are riding on the back!"
"Not for long!" Crunch Bar swerved the truck to the right, making a sharp turn.
Unfortunately, the skateboard made a wide turn and the five were heading straight for Wallflower!
"Look out!" They shouted.
"Huh?" Wallflower looked up and screamed, diving out of the way and dropped a small box that the skateboard ran over, destroying what was inside.
"Oh, no!" She exclaimed.
"Sorry!" Mikey called back. “Boy am I in trouble.” he gulped.
Suddenly, there was a bang.
“So are we!” Snips cried while Snails screamed.
The bang was Riff, leaning out the passager window, while aiming a construction bolt gun, firing bolts at them.
"Lean to the Right!" Mikey shouted, and they leaned right moving the skateboard out of the range of fire.
"I can't reach 'em!" Riff said.
"Then I'll make it easer," Crunch Bar replied, as she swerved the truck to the left onto a curve, leaving the skateboard white open. "That better?"
"Oh, yeah!" Riff leaned out, taking aim. "Eat bolts, ninjas!" But right before he pulled the trigger, Mikey threw a surikin that stuck in the spout of the gun, making it blow up. "Dang it!"
"Hang on," Crunch Bar advised. "Im gonna try to shake them off!"
Mikey and the students screamed as crunch swerved the truck, trying to lose them. But they still held on.
“Hang on guys!” Mikey cried.
Bulk looked back and gasped. “Night Terror!”
They all looked back and screamed at the sight of Night Terror in the Flim Flam’s car.
Flim then noticed Mikey with the students. “Wait. Didn’t we see that turtle before?”
“Well you’re seeing him now!” Night Terror threatened. “Now drive!”
Acting quickly, Mikey threw a couple shruikens and shot out the car’s tires.
“Aw crud!” Night Terror growled.
Flim and Flam just screamed as they skidded off the road.
"They're still back there!" Clubs said.
"Okay, if they wanna catch the truck, then we'll let 'em!" Crunch Bar grinned wickedly, slamming her foot on the brake and the truck came to a stop.
"Hey, they're stopping!" Bulk said.
"But we're not!" Derpy cried. They all screamed as they slammed, faces first, into the back of the truck.
"Ooo!" Clubs winced.
"I'll bet that hurt!" Riff chuckled.
Back inside the truck, Crunch Bar said, "Now go back there and finish them off!"
Riff and Clubs ran around the back and jumped out with their crowbar and club, but they weren't there.
"Hey, where'd they go?" Clubs asked aloud.
"Psst!"
The two looked up just in time to see Mikey, Bulk, Derpy, and Snips & Snails jump down and knock them out.
What they didn’t see was the five jumped off the skateboard and held on to the side of the trailer. Mikey used shuko spikes, Derpy used her weapons, and Bulk had a good grip on the trailer while Snails held on to him with one arm and had Snips by the leg with the other. As they all successfully climbed on the roof, Night Terror looked up and glared.
Crunch Bar saw everything and quickly got out her phone. "It's Crunch Bar. The heist went south; one of those Turtles showed up with two dumb kids, a strong guy, and a cross-eyed girl. And they just took out Riff and Clubs! We need back up!" After a few seconds, she smirked.
"Got it!" The she stepped on the gas and drove the truck off.
The Turtle and the four high schoolers quickly jumped onto the back footplate before the truck could get to far away.
"Now what?" Snips asked.
Before anyone could answer, there came a loud thud. Then they slowly looked up and saw Night Terror glaring down at them.
"Now you get a beat down!" He grabbed Mikey and body slammed him across the roof.
Mikey groaned. "How'd you get here so fast?"
"Wouldn't you like to know!" Night Terror cracked his knuckles. But before he could pound Mikey...
"Hey!" He turned around to find Bulk, Snips, and Snails had climbed back onto the roof.
"Leave our friend alone!" Snips yelled.
"Yeah!" Snails added.
Night Terror just laughed. "Oh this'll be fun!"
Snips and Snails tried to double team against Night Terror only to get smacked away, causing Snips to fall off. Luckily, Snails was able to grab him by the leg. Again.
“Not again!” Snips gasped while Snails struggled to pull him back up.
“Hang on!” Bulk tried to hurry and help, but Night Terror barred his way.
“Round two, tough guy!” He smirked as they wrestled once again.
While the boys were fighting against Night Terror. Derpy used her weapon to crawl across the side off the truck until she jumped onto the front window, startling Crunch Bar.
"You stop this truck right now!" She ordered.
"If you say so," Crunch Bar smirked, hitting the breaks and making Derpy fall off. "See yah, cross-eyes!"
"Hi."
"What?!" Crunch Bar jerked toward the driver door to find Derpy there.
The cross-eyed girl kicked the Purple Nightmare back and took the wheel. Crunch Bar got up and tried to back fist her, but Derpy caught it.
"Oh, no you don't!" She said, and the two girls began fighting over the wheel, making the truck turn left and right. Until Crunch Bar started pushing Derpy down.
"You and your looser friends aren't gonna stop us, cross-eyes!" She said.
Derpy glared as she struggled. "My name... is not... cross-eyes!" And she threw a punch right in Crunch Bar's face, leaving her dazed. Then Derpy opened the door and tossed Crunch Bar out and into a dumpster. Then fastened her seatbelt and took the wheel. "I win!" But her victory was short lived. As she drove, she looked ahead and saw a black mustang car. Inside were Riff and Clubs, and Stryke was driving. And they were driving straight at her! "Oh, no!"
And if that wasn't enough, she looked in the side mirror and saw two motorcycles being driven by Switchblade and Pierce. Derpy started to panic. "What am I gonna do! What would a ninja do? What would Raph do?" Then right after she said that, she knew exactly what Raph would do and slammed her foot down on the gas, speeding the truck right at the Nightmares's car.
"Uh, Stryke," Riff said. "She's not stopping!"
Stryke wasn't fazed and sped up. "She wants to play chicken, huh? Well we'll see who backs off first!"
The two vehicles came closer and closer, neither one turned another direction. Riff was getting scared. "Stryke, I think you should turn!"
"Quiet!" Stryke yelled. "I'm no chicken!" But she was starting to sweat from fear.
Then in an act of panic, Riff grabbed the wheel pulled the car to the right, barely missing the truck. Stryke shot him a nasty glare. Riff smiled sheepishly and shrugged. "I panicked? Ow!" Stryke had punched him in the arm and drove after the truck.
Meanwhile, back on the roof, Bulk and Night Terror continued to wrestle each other while Mikey hurried to Snails and helped him pull Snips back up.
The three hurried over to help their friend. But just as they rushed forward, Night Terror threw Bulk on top of them.
"So, you guys give up? Or are you hungry for more!" Night Terror smiled maliciously.
"Ah man, this guy's really tough!" Bulk said.
"We can't let them steal this truck!" Mikey declared.
"But how are we gonna stop Night Terror?" Snails asked.
"Hey... why don't we play Buck-Buck?" Snips suggested.
"Buck-Buck?" Mikey asked.
"Buck-Buck, Tony on a Pony," Bulk explained, as he got off them. "Some people call it Johnny on a Rock."
"How's that gonna?" Before Snails could finish, Mikey cut him off.
"Wait! Yeah!" He said, getting an idea. "Let's play Buck-Buck! With Night Terror!" Then they huddled together as he explained his plan.
"Well?" Night Terror spoke up, growing impatient. Then Mikey, Snips & Snails, and Bulk stood up and got into a stance. Night Terror laughed. "You four really are as stupid as you look!" He cracked his knuckles ready for round three.
Derpy was still trying escape from the Nightmares.
Stryke kept hitting the side of the truck in hopes of knocking it down. But Derpy hit the breaks, causing the car to miss. After the car swerved, Derpy hit the gas again, leaving them in the dust again.
"Rrrr!" Stryke growled and yelled. "Do something!"
"Been saving this bad boy for a special occasion!" Clubs held up a Kraang blaster. "Get closer! I'll blow out her tires!"
"You got it!" Stryke said, stepping on the gas.
As they got closer, Clubs leaned out the window and took aim. However, Derpy saw everything through the side mirror. She smiled mischievously and hit the breaks, stopping the truck. Unfortunately for the Nightmares, they didn't notice until too late.
"Not that close, not that close!" Clubs cried, as the car smashed into the back of the truck, spun around, flipped, and landed on two parked cars upside down.
Derpy laughed. "Tailgaters!"
As she sped ahead, she noticed more Purple Nightmares had barricaded the roads ahead. But she still put a determined face on as she pressed on more gas.
“She’s crazy!” One Purple Nightmare said.
“She’ll never get through our barrier!” Another said.
Back on top of the truck, Mikey shouted, "As Leo would say, Ninjas, taken him down!" Snips & Snails rushed forward. In slow motion, Night Terror swung his fist, but Snips deflected it with one of his sticks. Then linging arms with Snails, he swung his friend forward as he kicked Night Terror in the face. Then they got down on their hands and knees as Mikey jumped off them and landed a drop kick right into Night Terror's stomach. Then he dropped on all fours and Bulk Biceps ran up the three like stools and jumped at Night Terror, nailing him with his fist and knocked him off the truck.
Right at that moment, Derpy plowed the truck through the barricade and Night Terror landed with smash right on one of the cars.
"Booyakasha!" Bulk said.
With the Purple Nightmares out of the way, Mikey and the guys scurried to the drivers cockpit and climbed in.
“Nice driving!” Mikey grinned at Derpy, who grinned back.
“So now what?” Bulk asked.
“If we return with the truck, they’ll think we stole it!” Feared Snips.
“That and it’ll expose Mikey.” Snails pointed out.
Mikey thought for a moment before he had and idea. "Head for Sweet Apple Acres, girl" he told Derpy.
"Got it," she replied, but then she asked, "Where's that?"
"Me too!" Sweetie Belle added, in equal excitement.
"I can't wait for Santa Claus to arrive!" Scootaloo said.
The three were sitting by the chimney with big smiles on their faces, while Angel sat on the couch, looking through her phone. "Are you three gonna stare up at the chimney all night?" She asked, rhetorically.
“Well yeah!” Applebloom chimed.
“We think now that with our ninja training, we can actually do what we’ve trying to do for years!” Sweetie Belle explained.
“With the exception of the Anon-a-miss incident.” Scootaloo pointed out. “We were lucky to have presents that year.”
"You three don't really think Santa's the one who brings presents?" Angel said.
"Huh? What do you mean, Angel?" Apple Bloom asked.
"Well, don't freak out but, I don't believe in Santa Claus," Angel answered.
"WHAT?!" The CMC gasped in shock.
"I- I must have hay in my ears," Apple Bloom said, flabbergasted. "I thought I heard Angel-"
"You heard," Angel cut her off. "I don’t believe in Santa Claus."
Sweetie Belle gasped. "She said it again!"
Angel explained after a deep breath. “Let’s just think about it,okay? How can a morbidly obese guy fly in a sleigh using eight reindeer? And do you know how long it takes to travel around the world? How can he do it in one night? And above all, how can he squeeze in to the chimney without getting stuck?”
She then took another deep breath. “Look. I understand we deal with that Equestria magic and all that and our friends are mutant turtles. But even before that, I don’t think Santa could be real.”
"That's silly," Sweetie Belle retorted. "Santa is real."
"And he is the one who brings the presents," Apple Bloom added.
"Yeah," Scootaloo said. "He delivers..."
And the CMC began to sing...
[CMC] Santa's always busy making wishes come true And you can bet he's getting ready for you No matter how much he has to do He delivers (Yeah, yeah! He delivers)
"Oh, I don't know?" Angel said, still doubtful.
[Apple Bloom] In any kind of weather when it rains and snows
[Sweetie Belle] No matter if there's any icicles on his nose
[Scootaloo]
Without a doubt you know he always shows
[CMC]
He delivers (He delivers. Yeah, yeah!)
"How can you be so sure?!" Angel asked.
[CMC]
He delivers from his place to yours He doesn't ring bells or knock on doors He delivers in person just because He's the best! He's Santa Claus!
"I'm still not convinced," Angel said, dryly.
[CMC]
We love Santa! Down through the chimney in the middle of the night 1, 2, 3, and he's clear out of sight And even though he's old he does all right
He delivers (Yeah, yeah! He delivers)
"Well, maybe," Angel admitted.
[Scootaloo] So if you hear some rattling on the top of the roof
[Apple Bloom]
And if you hear Spike barking, "Woof Woof Woof!"
[Sweetie Belle] If you peek outside you will see real proof
[CMC] He delivers (Yeah yeah, he delivers!) He delivers from his place to yours He doesn't ring bells or knock on doors He delivers in person just because He's the best! He's Santa Claus! He delivers absolutely free He always does it so personally He delivers from sea to shining sea It's a special delivery
[Apple Bloom] It's not the florist or the Pizza Man!
[Sweetie Belle] It's not the plumber or a telegram!
[Scootaloo] It's not even the Handyman!
[CMC] We hope by now... you understand! He delivers from his place to yours He doesn't ring bells or knock on doors He delivers in person just because He's the best! He's Santa Claus! He delivers absolutely free He always does it so personally He delivers from sea to shining sea It's a special delivery
As the CMC sang and danced, Angel noticed something in the chimney. Two Black boots appeared before a large man in a red and white robe and bushey white bear quietly landed and came out. Angel rubbed her eyes to make sure she wasn't seeing things. Too shocked to say a word, she watched in disbelief as the man placed four gifts with her's, Apple Bloom's, Sweetie Belle's, and Scootaloo's names under the tree. Then the man stepped back into the chimney and putting a finger to his lips and went up, disappearing out of sight.
[CMC]
He delivers from his place to yours He doesn't ring bells or knock on doors He delivers in person just because He's the best! He's Santa Claus! We love Santa! Cause he delivers!
Snapping out of her shock, Angel pointed at the tree. The three girls looked and gasped in joy when they saw the gifts.
"Oh, yeah!" They exclaimed.
“Well well. These weren’t here a second ago.” Applebloom grinned.
“Somebody had to have placed them.” Sweetie Belle said curiously.
“So Angel, who placed these here?” Scootaloo asked, expecting Angel to have a non Santa answer.
Angel finally spoke. "Santa Claus."
The CMC looked at her in surprise.
"Wait?" Apple Bloom started.
"Angel, do you?" Sweetie Belle continued.
"Finally believe in Santa?!" Scootaloo finished.
Angel smiled. "Yeah. I guess I do," she answered, and the CMC gave her a group hug.
The school bell rang as all the Canterlot High students ran out, excited for winter break. Sapphire Night was among them. She walked on when she past by Flash Sentry, Sandalwood, and Micro Chips.
"Hey, Sapphire!" Flash called. "You going to Applejack's holiday party tonight? They'll actually have cider this year."
"Yeah," Sapphire nodded. "Me and Wallflower."
"Great!" Flash waved. "See you two there."
Sapphire waved back as she headed toward the school garden.
Sapphire looked around at some of the flowers that Wallflower had stay safe from the winter. She even passed a bunch of poinsettias that the two along with Twilight and Fluttershy planted a while back.
“Those are a nice touch.” She smiled before she spotted Wallflower Blush finishing up her regular gardening duties.
“Hey, Wallflower.”
“Oh hi, Sapphire!” Wallflower greeted as she finished putting away the last of her gardening tools.
Sapphire noticed she was carrying a beautiful flower inside a pail and asked, "That's a nice flower, Wally."
"Thanks, I've had it since I was a little kid," Wallflower said. "I just wish I had a pot or vase to put it in. Oh well. Anyway, I loved that painting you did with Sunset. Even though you got detention for it."
Sapphire smiled sheepishly, remembering how she had helped the Rainbooms try and trick Principal Celestia into calling a snow day that backfired and landed them in detention.
"Yeah," she rubbed the back of her head. "Word of the Wise, don't listen Rainbow Dash's ideas. But I made sure she learned her lesson."
"What did you do?" Wallflower asked, knowingly.
Sapphire took out her phone and showed her a picture of Rainbow Dash shoved into a mash potato snowman. Wallflower burst out laughing.
"I think it's safe to say she won't be getting any ideas like that again," Sapphire grinned.
"Anyway, I'll see you at Applejack's holiday party."
"I hope Flim and Flam don't ruin it again this year," Wallflower said, in worry.
"Don't worry," Sapphire said. "Applejack told me that she got Twilight, Donnie, and Chaplin to help deal with them."
“Hopefully, they don’t need Raph and Slash’s help with them.” Wallflower added.
“Yeah, they really gave them a run for their lives.” Sapphire stated, remembering their interrogation at Equestria world. “But, they promised to let those guys do their plans first. In fact, Raph was forced to pinkie promise.”
“That’s understandable.” Wallflower sighed. “Well, we better go get ready.”
“Yep, see you later!” Sapphire waved as the two left in different directions.
What neither of the girlfriends knew, was that Wallflower planned on getting a case for Sapphire's paint brush. And Sapphire Night was planning on getting a vase for Wallflower's plant.
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Later that day, Wallflower had existed a store with a pain brush case in a small box.
"Sapphire's gonna love this case!" She smiled. But as she was heading in the direction of Sweet Apple Acres.
But then a truck drove past and shortly after, she heard voices shout, "Look out!"
"Huh?" She looke and gasped.
Mikey, Derpy, Snips & Snails, and Bulk Biceps were all riding Mikey's skateboard and heading straight for her!
Wallflower screamed and dove out of the way. Unfortunately, she had dropped the box with Sapphire's case inside and the skateboard ran over it with a crunch.
"Oh, no!" Wallflower exclaimed.
"Sorry!" Mikey called back as they and the truck disappeared around a curve.
“Please be okay. Please be okay.” Wallflower opened the box. Unfortunately, her paint case was smashed.
“No. Nonono!” Wallflower whimpered. “I just used the last of my allowance!” She looked at the store window, seeing a red sign that read, ‘No refunds!’. She was about to burst into tears when she got an idea and looked at her flower.
“I hate to do this, but this is for Sapphire!” She said as she headed to the florist store.
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Sapphire walked down the sidewalk, carrying a beautiful vase.
"Boy, I was lucky to this one of a kind vase," she said to herself. "Wallflower's gonna love it!"
Then suddenly, she heard screaming and a skidding noise then turned around and gasped. A maroon car was spinning off the road straight at her!
Sapphire screamed and dove out of the way as the car skidded past and smashed, front first, into a lamp post.
Night Terror kicked the back door open and growled. "That turtle! When I get my hands him! I'll head 'em off at the pass!"
Then Night Terror took off cutting through backyards. Back in the car, the air bags had deployed, squashing Flim and Flam in their seats.
"Well, this is a fine mess, brother," Flim said to Flam.
"Quite right you are, brother," Flam agreed.
Meanwhile, Sapphire had landed on a patch of grass, belly down.
"Few!" She sighed in relief. "That was a close one." Then when she began to sit up, she heard a cracking sound and her eyes widened in realization. "Oh no! No no no!" She slowly got up to reveal to her horror, that she had landed on the vase, breaking it into pieces! "NOOOOOO!"
“Now what do I do?” She muttered. “There’s no time to get it glued back up, and I just used up my allowance buying this vase!” Sapphire then shook off her sadness. “Come on, Sapphire, think! There’s gotta be something you can do.” She poked her chin with her paintbrush pondering.
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"Well, this is just great!" Bozzerkazooers grumbled. "We ask the Rock N Beats to play for our toy drive and they don't show up!"
He, Rena, and Wildcard had set up a toy drive in the park for children in need. Wildcard looked inside the donation bin. So far, no one had put in a single toy.
Rena's phone buzzed and she answered it. "Hello?"
It was Sweetheart. "Uh, Rena, we're gonna be a little late."
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"What! Why?" Rena exclaimed through the phone.
"For some reason, there's a bunch of cars blocking the road," Sweetheart explained. The Rock N Beats sat in Melody and Sweetheart's mother's van, while their mother angrily honked at the cars.
"Get out of the way!" She yelled, but the drivers ignored her.
The cars were the Purple Nightmares trying to stop the truck that Mikey, Derpy, Snips & Snails, and Bulk were trying to stop them from hijacking.
-------- “Must be a really big Christmas sale going on.” Wildcard thought out loud.
“What about that Acapella group from New York?” Bozzerkazooers suggested.
“No can do” Wildcard sighed. “They’re under prohibition after the pet show.”
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Suddenly, the Nightmares all scattered in a panic. Then a large truck plowed through the cars, Night Terror crash landing on one of them unconscious, and drove past the van, surprising the Rock N Beats.
"Well, that was convenient," Sweet Note said.
"Go, mom, go!" Melody called, and her mom drove through the opening.
"Actually, we'll be there soon!" Sweetheart told Rena.
"Hey, wasn't that Mikey, Snips, Snails, and Bulk Biceps on top of that truck?" Ace noted.
"And I think I saw that crosseyed girl driving?" Clover added.
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Back at the toy drive, Rena spoke, "Okay, see you guys soon." And hung up. "Sweetheart said they got held up in traffic, but said they'll be here soon."
"But we need them to bring in a crowd of donners now!" Wildcard said. "Just look at the donation bin!"
"Then we'll need to find someone to perform until they get here," Bozzerkazooers stated.
Meanwhile, Sapphire was walking through the park, still trying to think of a way to get Wallflower's present. She sat down on a bench.
"Come on, Sapphire, think!" She told herself. "How am I going to get a new vase for Wallflower? Well, singing usually helps me think." And she started to sing slowly. "Oh, you better watch out, you better not cry!"
"Where are we gonna find a preformer in such short notice?" Rena asked.
"We could get Trixie to a magic show," Bozzerkazooers suggested.
"You remember what happened last time we got The Great And Powerful Trixie to do show?" Rena pointed out.
"Good point," Bozzerkazooers said.
Then Wildcard heard Sapphire singing and saw that Lily Pad, her mother, and little sister had stopped to listen. Rena and Bozzerkazooers noticed too and all three smiled at each other.
“You two thinking what I’m thinking?” Wildcard smiled. The two nodded and they headed towards Sapphire. “Excuse me?”
“Huh?” All Sapphire could say before she was led by the three.
“Where are you taking me?”
“Mam, we’re desperate. We need you to perform for the people and the toy drive.” Rena explained.
“But-but-“
“Please! The children we’re donating for are depending on us!” Bozzerkazooers begged.
Sapphire tried to reason with the three. “Look. I wanna help. I really do, but I have a party tonight and I need to replace my broken present for my girl so-“
“Please. Don’t do it for us. Do it for the kids. Right now, the only difference between a tear and a smile is you.” Wildcard added.
Just then, Lily Pad's little sister walked up to the stage and placed her stuff turtle on it. Then she turned and started to walked away with her mom and Lily.
Sapphire stared in remorse for a moment, before she grabbed the microphone and dropped down on one knee in front of the girl and sang.
"Oh, you better watch out! You better not cry! You better not pout, I'm telling you why! Santa Claus is coming to town!" Sapphire hopped back on the stage and belted out. "Yeah, you better watch out! You better not cry! You better not pout, I'm telling you why! Santa Claus is coming to town!"
As she sang a crowd had gathered and some started putting toys in the donation bin.
"One two three!" Melody's voice called out, and music started to play.
Sapphire turned around and saw that the Rock N Beats had arrived. They motioned for Sapphire to keep singing.
[Sapphire Night] Santa Claus is coming to town Santa Claus is coming to town You better watch out You better not cry You better not pout I'm telling you why?
[Sapphire Night and the Rock N Beats] Santa Claus is coming to town Santa Claus is coming to town Santa Claus is coming to town!
[Sapphire Night] He's making a list And checking it twice Gonna find out who's naughty or nice</i>
[Sapphire Night and the Rock N Beats] Santa Claus is coming to town Santa Claus is coming to town Santa Claus is coming to town!
[Lancer] He sees you when your sleeping!
[Melody] He knows when your awake!
[Ace] He knows if you've been bad or good!
[Patch] So be good for goodness sake!
[Sapphire Night and the Rock N Beats] So... you better watch out You better not cry You better not pout I'm telling you why? Santa Claus is coming to town Santa Claus is coming to town Santa Claus is coming to town! After the band played and sang more and more people started showing up and placing toys in the donation bin.
[Sweet Note] Little tin horns, Little toy drums!
[Clover] Rudy-toot-toot And rum-tum-tum-tums!
[Sweetheart] Curly haired dolls That cuddle and coo!
[Logan] Elephants, boats, and kiddie cars too!
[Sapphire Night and the Rock N Beats] Santa Claus is coming to town Santa Claus is coming to town!
[Sapphire Night] Santa Claus is comin' Santa Claus is comin' Santa Claus is comin' To town!
The crowd cheered. Sapphire noticed the clock said ten till five. “Hmm. Guess I’ll be arriving at Sweet Apple Acres empty handed.”
“That was terrific!” Rena cheered.
“We can’t thank you enough for helping us out.” Bozzerkazooers added.
“Thanks to you and the Rock nBeats, our toy drive was a success!” Gleamed Wildcard.
The Rock n’Beats walked up to Sapphire. “Thanks for covering up for us.” Lancer thanked.
“No prob.”
Sapphire sighed, looking at her broken vase. the Rock nBeats took notice. “What happened?” Sweetheart asked.
“I bought this for Wallflower as a Christmas present. Then some NUT tried to run me over! Resulting in this!”
Sweetheart's mom came up and saw Sapphires vase. “You know, I think I saw another vase like that one.”
“Really? Where?” Sapphire perked up.
“At the Flimflam Pawn Shop.”
Sapphires smile turned to a frown slowly. “Great.”
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Flim and Flam were the last people she wanted to got to for help, but she no choice if she wanted to get a new vase for Wallflower. So Sapphire made her way to the FlimFlam Brothers' pawn shop.
When she entered the shop, she saw a grouchy Flim and Flam sulking at the counter. They both covered in apple sauce. Sapphire guessed it must have been part of Twilight, Donnie, and Chaplin's trick. She then noticed a piece of paper laying on the desk, that read If you ever bother the Apple Family again, we'll sick Raph and Slash on you!
"I can't believe those three triple husseled US!" Flim exclaimed.
“It was easy when it was that Twilight gal!” Flam pointed out. “But with that turtle and tech head, it was like they were three steps ahead of us!”
At least it wasn’t those two Tough Turtles who threatened us at Equestria Land.”
“That was bad enough.” Flam continued. “But when we admitted defeat, some brute hijacked us, forced us to chase that truck with those kids and another of those turtles, who shot our tires.”
“Thanks to him and those Purple Nightmare punks, our car has to go to the shop!” Flim finished. “And we’re paying double!”
“If we don’t make a sale soon, we’ll go broke!”
Sapphire cleared her throat, getting their attention.
"A customer!" They shouted, rushing off to clean off the apple sauce before coming back.
"Welcome to the Flim Flam Brothers' Everything Under The Sun Emporium!" Flim said.
"If you want it?" Flam added, before bothers said...
"We've got it!"
"I want that vase," Sapphire pointed at the vase on the counter. "In trade."
"Hmm?" The brother pondered.
Flim held the vase. "And what might that be?"
"This paintbrush," Sapphire held up her brush.
Flim and Flam did not look impressed.
“A paintbrush?” Flim raised a brow.
“We wouldn’t even trade that for a gumball!” Flam huffed.
“What’s so special about a silly old paintbrush?” Flim glared.
"You know," Sapphire grinned. "They say this paintbrush belonged to Countess Calartora. Having a celebrity's item would make two very rich!"
Flim and Flam just laughed.
"Do you think we were born yesterday?" Flam asked rhetorically.
"Alright," Sapphire shrugged, and turned to leave. "I'll just give it to the next pawn shop owner. Like that guy." She pointed to photo of a man in an orange fezz. The photo had darts all over it.
"Hulking Hoarder?!" Flim gasped.
"Our arch rival!" Flam added.
"Yep," Sapphire said. "I just trade this paint brush to him and he can get rich."
"Ah, wait!" Flim interjected.
"M-maybe that brush is worth something after all," Flam said.
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Soon, it was time for the Sweet Apple Acres Christmas party. The students of CHS were mingling with their friends from New York. Donnie and Chaplin were laughing their heads off, telling about how they tricked the Flimflam brothers.
Wallflower and Sapphire chuckled from their spot in the barn.
"Looks like those three gave the FlimFlams a real surprise," Wallflower said.
"Yep," Sapphire agreed. "And speaking of surprises..." she held out her gift. "Ta-da!"
"Sapphire, thank you! And also..." she pulled out her gift. "Surprise!"
"Wow!" Sapphire gasped. "Thanks, Wally!"
They exchanged their gifts and opened them. But when they opened each other's gifts, their smiles faded.
"It's... a case for my paint brush..." Sapphire said, remembering she didn't have her brush anymore.
"A vase for my... flower," Wallflower's face saddened. "It's beautiful, Sapphire, but... I traded my flower to get you that case."
"And... I traded my paint brush to get you vase," Sapphire admitted.
"You traded what you treasured the most..... for me?" Wallflower gasped. "But... you know what? that makes feel so... glad."
Sapphire smiled. "Y'know. I think you're right! That does make it worthwhile."
The two smiled and hugged.
"Merry Christmas, Wallflower," Sapphire said.
"Merry Christmas, Sapphire," Wallflower replied.
Then suddenly, everyone was interrupted by a loud crash from outside. Followed by Mikey's voice saying, "I think you need to work on your parking."
"Alright, we're here!" Donnie said, as he, Chaplin, and Raph walked through the gate to the backyard.
The Apple Family sat in front of a chalkboard Twilight had rolled out.
"Great!" Twilight smiled.
"So, what did you need our help with, Twi?" Chaplin asked.
"Well, I'll let Applejack explain the problem first," Twilight motioned to the cowgirl.
"It's like this," Applejack explain. "The Flim Flam Brothers make it a tradition to swindle my family at the party. One year, they took all our latters in the middle of the party and replaced them with toilet paper! We had to improvise by standing on each other's shoulders. It didn't go so well. Another year, they debottomed our baskets! Last year, they gave Apple Bloom a pet worm!"
"A pet worm?" Raph asked, dryly. "What's so bad about that?"
"They gave the rest of the worms to us!" Applejack said. "Cornell Wigglesworth and his friends ate up every last apple we had!"
“Did you guys ever thought about a restraining order?” Chaplain raised a brow.
“Even if I could afford one, those weasels would find a way around it!” Granny grumbled.
"Or you could just beat up Flim and Flam," Raph chimed in. "That's what I'd do."
"Believe me, Raph, I would love nothing better than to lay smack down on those Flim Flam Brothers!" Applejack said. "But that won't stop 'em! They'll just keep on doing it!"
"So, you keep beating them up until they stop," Raph stated, like it was obvious.
"Raph, we all know you’re the toughest, but not every problem can be solved with violence," Twilight pointed out. "Which is why I called you guys here, Donnie and Chaplin. With us three geniuses working together, we'll come up with a plan to out bamboozle those bamboozlers!"
“Sounds good.” Donnie grinned.
“This’ll be a walk in the park.” Chaplin boasted.
Raph, however, was still unconvinced. “I betcha those two could even out weasel even you two.” Donnie and Chaplain glared at the hot head. “Besides, how can you stand a chance if you couldn’t their rigged ring toss?”
“The game wasn’t rigged, Raph. Twilight and Sunset were just bad at it.” Chaplin pointed out. “Even Twilight admitted that.”
“Though why am I here?” Raph huffed.
“Because we need you to Pinkie promise to not go violent on them, that you reluctantly do, and leave us with our plan.” Twilight explained.
“ARE YOU SAYING I DONT USE SELF CONTROL?!” Raph shouted at the unconvinced Twilight before calming down. “Fine! I pinkie promise!” He acted out the Pinkie promise. “Cross my heart, hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye.” He then muttered. “You’re lucky Slash isn’t here.”
“I heard that.” Twilight called.
"But if you plan doesn't work, don't say I didn’t tell you so. Because I will!"
"Duly noted," the three deadpanned.
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Later, after making a jar of cider and setting up the three geniuses plan, the party soon started.
"Nobody's talking!" Apple Bloom noted. "They’re just standing around. Guess the party ain't much fun without cider."
"Huh?" Applejack turned to her friends. "You guys sure this is the best way to fool the Flim Flam Brothers?"
"It is in fact the only way," Twilight stated. "We triple checked our game theory matrix."
"And thanks to a little inside source," Chaplin added, and whispered, "A.k.a Sapphire Night spying on them before school started and sent us a text, those no good grifters are gonna offer a fake diamond for the party's cider."
"We'll play along," Donnie continued. "And by the time they figure out we sold them pepper and salt water, we'll already be celebrating our victory with the real cider."
Twilight place one foot on top of a crate. "Which is hidden in here!"
"I hope your right," Applejack replied in worry.
"Trust us," Twilight said.
"Everything will fall into place," Donnie assured.
"And those cons won't know what hit 'em!" Chaplin stated.
"I still say this plan will never work," Raph spoke up.
"Again, your complaint is duly noted. And ignored," Chaplin said.
Then right on cue, Flim and Flam opened the barn door.
"Greetings!" Flim said.
"Salutations," Flam added.
"No tricks this year," Flim promised.
"Trust our hearts of gold," Flam assured.
Then the Brothers grinned mischievously at each other.
"Speaking of gold, how would feel about selling us your cider?" Flim asked. "For the generous sum off..."
"...Let's say," Flam finished.
"Oh..." Flam said, before both Brothers spoke in unison.
"This genuine, real life diamond!"
They held up a large diamond, as Twilight, Donnie, and Chaplin smiled at Applejack, telling her they had the two where they wanted them.
A few minutes later, Flim placed the pepper water jug into the trunk of their car.
"Y'all come back next year, yah hear," Applejack waved as the FlimFlams drove off.
Then she and Twilight closed the barn door and everyone, minus Raph, cheered.
"We did it!" Granny Smith pumped a fist.
"That was amazing!" Apple Bloom exclaimed, hugging Big Mac.
Applejack chuckled. "Twilight, Donnie, and Chaplin were one step ahead of them from start to finish!"
"Thank you, Applejack," Chaplin took a bow.
"I don't know?" Raph said. "That seemed to easy."
Applejack ignored him and walked over to where the cider was hidden. "Let the real party begin!" She threw open the box. "Wha oh!" The box was empty!
"Where's the real cider?" Applejack asked, looking all over. "Did they take the real cider?!"
Big Mac lifted up the crate and they saw their was a hole in the bottom of it. And a small tunnel where the crate was.
"Oh man!" Apple Bloom groaned.
"That ain't fair!" Applejack exclaimed. "They must've known about the switcheroo and double-reverse switcheroo'd us right back!"
"That's it! Their toast!" Raph pulled out his sais before Twilight stopped him.
"No need, Raph," she said. "It's all a part of the plan. We knew they'd double back and take the real cider using a series of tunnel I dug knowing they'd and use them, ensuring that when they emerged right outside the front door, they'd get... trapped in a net!"
"And, walk right into the taser mines I set up in the lawn," Chaplin added.
"And fall victim to the double barreled plunger gun I rigged," Donnie finish.
"Did you do that?" Applejack asked.
"You tell us?" Twilight asked, flew open the barn door... only to see Flim and Flam standing there waiting for them.
"Nope," Applejack frowned.
"Looking for this?!" Flim asked, as Flam held held up one of the taser mines and threw it at Chaplin, shocking him and making him fall onto the ground.
"And this?!" Flam said, as Flim took out the plunger gun and shot a plunger in Donnie's face, knocking him down.
"And don't forget this?!" Flim finished, as Flam held up a jack-in-the-box.
"Nobody outsmarts the Flim Flam Brothers," Flam said, smugly, as he turned the handle.
"Especially not you three, self-proclaimed, genies!" Flim added.
"Oh, and thanks for the, cider!" Flam said, as a net shot out.
The Apple Family ducked, but the net trapped the party guests.
"Time to go," Flim said to his brother.
"See you next year," Flam told the Apples.
"Oh, and one more thing..." Flim took out the jug of cider and removed the fake apple label to reveal a pepper shaker logo. Then he tossed it into Twilight's arms.
"Enjoy your pepper water!" Flam said.
Then they danced into their car and drove off.
After they left, Raph stomped towards Donnie and yanked off the plunger.
“Ow!” The smart turtle cried.
“I told you! I told you those two were gonna weasel you eggheads. But did you listen? NO! You think you know everything! Had to make me Pinkie promise to stay out of it! If you’d let me handle it, we’d be rid of them for GOOD!” Raph then panted like an animal.
“Feel better?” Big Mac asked.
“Not really.” Raph sighed.
"Thanks for trying, guys," Applejack sighed, taking off her hat. "Guesd this party's over."
"Actually..." Twilight looked back with sly look. "It never started."
"What are talking about?" Raph asked. "Flim and Flam just out weaseled you guys!"
"Did they?" Chaplin retorted.
Donnie rubbed his face. "Did it accrue to any of you why no one was talking? Or moved a mussel?" He removed the net off pushed Miss Cheerile down, revealing that she, and all the other guests, were actually cardboard stand outs.
"No wonder Scootaloo was so quiet," Apple Bloom said to Big Mac.
"But... who... how... how'd you... ?" Applejack asked, in surprise, putting her hat back on.
"Like you said, Applejack," Donnie noted. "We were one step ahead of them from start to finish."
Twilight started. “We knew the Flimflam brothers knew every trick in the book so we improvised.”
Chaplain continued. “While our tactics were formidable, we knew they’d counter each one. Besides, my taser mines need a way to camaflouge in the environment.”
“And the Double barrel plunger gun still needs some fine tuning.” Donnie concluded.
"And we also reset all these clocks," Twilight stated. "The real party doesn't start for another 20 minutes." Then she poured out cider from the "pepper water" for herself, Donnie, and Chaplin and they all took a sip. "Mmm, delicious."
"And refreshing!" Chaplin added.
"Best cider we've had yet!" Donnie said.
"You three didn't switch the cider!" Applejack realized.
"Mmm hmm," Twilight said, peeling off the pepper shaker logo to reveal the apple cider label.
"And for the grand finally, Donnie and I put a special surprise inside the cider jug they took," Chaplin said, then held out a remote with a red button. "Apples, would you do the honors?"
Applejack, Big Mac, Apple Bloom, and Granny Smith looked before they all pushed the red button. In this distance, there came the sound of a small explosion, followed by Flim and Flam shouting, "We've been apple sauced!"
Granny Smith laughed. "Surprise me once, shame on you! Surprise me twice, shame on me! Surprise me three times, the fourth surprise is gonna be on you!" She ran to the door and called out. "You’re the surprised ones!" And laughed hysterically.
Twilight, Chaplin, and Donnie all looked smugly at Raph who sighed. “Okay okay, so you were able to outsmart those two. I’m sorry I doubted you.”
Twilight smiled. “Actually, we still have one last thing.”
“And we saved that for you, Raph.” Chaplin added.
Donnie whispered to Raph, who smirked at what he heard. “Now that I like!” He then walked out the garage.
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"I don't believe it!" Flam exclaimed.
"Those three actually outsmarted us!" Flim
Just then a piece of paper popped up from the fake cider jug. It read "Dear, Flim Flam Brothers... never bother the Apple Family again, or else! Sighed, the self-proclaimed geniuses."
"Or else?" Flim read.
"Or else what?" Flam wondered aloud.
“Hello, boys.”
They looked to see Raph smirking as walked towards them, cracking his knuckles.
“Oh no!” Flim gasped.
“Not you!” Flam gulped.
“That’s right! And you will see more of me if you two EVER set foot at Sweet Apple Acres and rob from these folks ever again!” Raph threatened. “And if you do, I will bring my buddy from Equestria Land as well. NOW SCRAM!”
Flim and Flam screamed just thinking about Slash roaring at them and ran to their car and drove away.
“Oh! And merry Christmas!” Raph playfully waved to them.
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Once the Apples and the geniuses got everything cleaned up, Leo, April, Casey, Karai, Shini, Keno, Zach, Caitlyn, Carter, Angel, and Buffy arrived to help out. Casey was carrying the Christmas tree and wobbling around due to the weight of it.
"Thanks for bringing the tree April," Applejack said.
"No problem," April replied. "Casey, Angel, and I had to go to four lots."
"Yeah, their almost sold out," Angel noted.
Casey still kept wobbling around with the tree as he made his way into the barn.
"You sure you need help, Casey?" Keno offered.
"I got this, guys, really!" Casey said, right before the barn doors closed right on him. "Argh!"
"Ooo, you okay, Jones?" Karai asked.
Applejack and Big Mac opened the doors as Casey answered in sarcasm, "Yeah, I didn't break nothing. I just head two big wooden doors slam shut on my head! No biggie!"
Raph went up to help before he fell over.
"By the way, on our way here, we saw those Flim Flam Brothers drive past looking terrified," Buffy noted.
"What happened?" Leo asked.
"Let's just say these three eggheads showed those two swindlers what happens when you underestimate geniuses," Raph said, motioning to the three.
"Hey, where's Mikey?" Twilight asked, noticing the youngest turtle wasn't with them.
"He said he had important ninja stuff to do," Zach said.
"A.k.a skateboarding on roof tops," Caitlyn clarified.
“He’s was with Snips, Snails, Bulk Biceps, And that cross eyed girl.” Keno remembered.
“He’ll probably be fashionably late.” Angel rolled her eyes.
"I'm sure he won't get into trouble before the party starts," Donnie said.
"Unless he stops by the toy story. Again," Leo noted.
“Well, he better hurry if he wants some cider.” Applebloom said as she walked by with a box of decorations. “That’ll goes real fast when the party starts.”
“We’ll save him a cup.” Applejack assured.
“Well why not? I feel generous today.” Raph grinned.
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Later, the party was soon underway. Not only friends from Canterlot High were there, but also Shine Boy and his team as well. Sandalwood was looking at the cardboard stand in of himself.
"So lifelike!" He marveled.
Casey had challenged Applejack to army wrestling with her super strength. The vigilante was struggling hard, while Applejack didn’t seem to trying hard. Then she slammed her arm down, sending Casey into a wall.
"Sorry, Casey," Applejack said, humorously. "Guess I don't know my own super strength."
Casey called a rematch, this time with Raph helping, but the same thing happened, and both Casey and Raph were thrown against the wall.
“He’s tenacious. I’ll give him that.” Shine Boy whispered to Karai.
“Yeah, he is.” Karai rolled her eyes.
Casey, Raph, and Keno tried and they were thrown against the wall. They tried with Carter, then with Flash Sentry, and even Big Mac. And all of them together were sent into the wall.
Love Shine chuckled as he was keeping score. "I think AJ's breaking records there!"
Then April stepped in to try on her own.
"Forget it, Red!" Casey tried to talk her out of it. "I couldn't do it, Raph and I couldn't do it. Us and the guys couldn't help. so how ya-?"
BAM!
April slammed her arm down, sending Applejack into a wall, much to their utter shock. "You were saying, Jones?" She asked, walking past them to help Applejack up.
The boys were too stunned to say a word. As April helped up Applejack, the two girls snickered to each other.
"So when are you gonna tell them that you threw the contest?" April whispered.
"Maybe after they come out of their shock," Applejack replied.
Meanwhile, Twilight, Donnie, and Chaplin were telling everyone about how they outsmarted the Flim Flam Brothers.
“And then once the apples pushed the button, the Flimflam brothers were then covered in applesauce.” Twilight chuckled.
Everyone who was listening got a good laugh.
“Heh. Serves them right!” Gabby chuckled.
“I hope they don’t bother you guys again.” Leo said.
“They better not. But I’m sure Slash would like to see them again.” Raph smiled.
“Hopefully, they don’t force me to use Plan Y.” Shine Boy sighed.
“Sicking Night Shine at them.” Gamer clarified.
“You actually have twenty four other plans?” Chaplin asked.
“I call it Plan Y because it’s one of the last things I wanna do.”
“What’s Plan Z?” asked Carter.
“I’d rather not talk about.” Shine Boy waved it off.
"Has anyone seen Mikey?" Pinkie asked. "He's missing all the fun!"
"Come to think of it, Mikey has been gone a long time," Leo noted.
"You don't think he run into trouble?" Fluttershy wondered aloud.
"I'm sure he's fine," Leo said. "But just to make sure, maybe we should go look for him."
“I hope traffic didn’t slow him down.” Melody said as The Rock n’Beats walked in.
Suddenly, there came a loud crash from the backyard, followed by Mikey's voice saying, "I think you need to work on your parking."
Everyone hurried to the backyard to find a large truck had smashed through the fence. And inside the truck was Mikey, Snips, Snails, Bulk Biceps, and Derpy was behind the wheel.
“I think I’ll drive next time.” Bulk said as they climbed out of the truck.
“Mikey?” His brothers and friends gasped.
“What up?” Mikey smiled nonchalantly.
“Where have you been?” Raph questioned.
“And what is with the truck?” Donnie added.
"Boy have we got a story for you guys," Mikey said, and he, Snips, Snails, Derpy, and Bulk told everyone about how they stopped the Purple Nightmares from stealing the truck of toys. "And then we knocked Night Terror off the truck and then brought it here!"
“Those Purple Nightmares!” Glared Rainbow Dash.
“Is there no limit to their cruelty?” Huffed Fluttershy.
“You turn your back for one day.” Gamer grumbled.
“Well, now that you guys have the truck, what do you plan to do with it?” Sunset asked.
"I have an idea," Mikey said, putting on sunglasses. "But I need all your help..."
"Has he always had those sunglasses?" Gamer whispered to Donnie.
"I kept wondering the same thing." The smart turtle shrugged.
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Later, at the children's home, all the Turtles, Allies, Rainbooms, and party guests were giving the toys to all the kids. A lot of the kids even got their pictures with Team Shine, who had a great time with them as well.
"Ho ho ho!" Mikey said, while dressed as Santa Claus.
"Merry Christmas!" Snips, Snails, Derpy, and Bulk exclaimed, dressed as elves.
“Gotta hand it to you, little bro, this was a great idea.” Raph put his arm on Mikeys.
“And you guys did good as well.” Donnie told Derpy, Snips, Snails, and Bulk who all smiled.
“Father would’ve been proud.” Leo added.
“Nice work, Michelangelo.” Shini hugged the party dude.
“What a fun time.” Shine Girl cheered.
They then saw Sapphire and Wallflower and walked over to them.
"Hey, girls," Mikey said. "I heard about what you both had to do to get each others gifts. And it was kind of our fault."
"We're sorry," Derpy apologized.
"Yeah," Snips, Snails, and Bulk added.
Sapphire and Wallflower frowned, but smiled.
"Yeah it was," Sapphire said. "But you did it helping these kids."
"We can never be mad at you guys for that," Wallflower chimed in.
"Well, we wanted to make it up to you guys so..." Mikey held out two gifts. "Merry Christmas."
The girls took the gifts and opened them to find...
"My flower!" Wallflower exclaimed.
"My paint brush!" Sapphire gasped.
Then they hugged the five. "Thank you!"
"No problem," Mikey said.
“Ho ho ho.” They all looked to see a man walked up to them who was dressed like Santa Claus. “I love to see people rewarded for their generosity. It was a noble thing you all did saving that truck and the toys for the children. As well as you two willing to give up what was dear to you for each other. You make me very proud.”
“Thanks, dude.” Mikey thumbed up.
“Well, I’ve got to get going. A lot of giving to do myself. Merry Christmas!” He then took his leave and waved.
“Nice fellow.” Mikey smiled.
“Who was that guy?” Sapphire raised a brow.
“Must’ve been another charity worker.” Bulk pondered.
“He sure looked a lot like Santa.” Snips added.
“I'm sure he gets that a lot.” Wallflower shrugged.
"Hey, Mikey," Leo said, as everyone walked up to them. "Who was that you were talking to?"
"Just some other charity guy dressed as Santa," Mikey replied.
"He congratulated us for saving the kids' toys," Derpy said.
"Uh, you mean that guy?" Rainbow Dash pointed across the street at someone ringing a bell and standing near a donation box. Sure enough, he was dressed as Santa Claus.
"No, the guy we talked to had a real beard," Snips explained.
"And his suit looked cooler," Snails added.
"And he was all jolly and wise and stuff," Bulk put in.
"Wonder where he is?" Mikey scratched his head.
"I think I know where," Angel said.
"Where?"
Angel pointed up. Everyone looked and froze at what they saw. There was the man, riding in a flying sleigh pulled by what appeared to be eight reindeer.
"Ho, ho, ho!" The man exclaimed, as he flew out of sight.
“Well, what do you know?” Shine Boy gasped.
"Wait! Was that? Was he?!" Twilight stammered, as everyone else was too stunned to say a word.
Mikey on the other hand laughed and said, "Merry Christmas, Everybody!"
