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Post by djlamar2 on Nov 14, 2010 18:27:35 GMT -8
Yeah I know its early but I did say this month so here it is: The Magic of Ponyland: Christmas Special (Aka Christmas comes to Ponyland):
Its a beautiful November morning. Megan, Crystal and Jesse are hanging up Christmas decorations:
Megan: *Singing* Deck the halls with boughs of holly.
Jesse and Crystal: Fa la la la la la la la.
Megan: I love the Christmas season don't you?
Jesse: Yes.
Crystal: Mama. I wonder what the little ponies are doing for Christmas.
Megan: I don't know.
Meanwhile in Ponyland:
Lickety-Split: Its gotten cold here lately. Brr. *Walking in from the cold and turns on the radio*
Pony on radio: This is the Ponyland weather report. Reports show that this November and December is gonna be the coldest one yet. And..... Wait. *Checks with her assistant* Something white is coming down in Ponyland. Its nothing like we've never seen before.
Lickety-Split: White stuff? What are they talking about? *Looking outside* Uh. *Calls Windwhistler* Windwhistler are you seeing what I'm seeing?
Windwhistler: If its this white stuff then yes. I was checking on Baby Windwhistler and I looked outside. We'd better ask Megan. *She flies out the door which is covered in snow* Whatever it is its cold. Kind of like ice cubes. *Heads out and goes to Megan's house and notices the same stuff on her lawn* Maybe she knows. Obviously her yard is full of this oddly cold white stuff. *Rings the doorbell*
Megan: Now I wonder who that could be? *Opens the door* Windwhistler.
Windwhistler: Looks like your decorating, but for what? There's no birthday is there?
Megan: No. We're decorating for Christmas.
Windwhistler: Christ..... mas?
Megan: Yeah.
Crystal: Every year we decorate for Christmas and bake cookies, sing Christmas carols, see Santa Claus.
Megan: And best of all. *Points the manger scene* See that?
Windwhistler: What's that? Its a lovely stable for sure. But way to small for me to go into. What are those humans doing in there?
Megan: You mean you don't know? *She shakes her head* Wow. This happened thousands of years ago. The baby you see in the manger is Jesus. He was born virgin birth.
Windwhistler: Impossible. Someone must be the father.
Megan: He did. 2 fathers in fact. One in heaven and one on earth. I can tell you the story with the others if you want.
Windwhistler: Yeah good idea. And maybe solve our mysterious white stuff in Ponyland. Its wet, cold and round.
Megan: You mean snow?
Windwhistler: Snow? What is this snow you speak of?
Megan: Its the white stuff your referring to.
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Post by djlamar2 on Nov 15, 2010 15:21:48 GMT -8
They head through with Molly and her girls, Christine and Danny and his kids. Everyone is in a panic:
Lickety-Split: Don't eat it baby Lickety-Split. It could be poisonous. *Screaming as her daughter is sticking her tongue out*
Baby Lickety-Split: Its not poisonous mama. I O.K.
Megan: Everyone calm down. Its just snow.
Baby Windwhistler: What snow Megan?
Megan: Its the stuff you see. Its the stuff on the ground. The stuff falling from the clouds. Remember when Catrina tried to freeze you? *They all nod* That's what she used. Its harmless. Its cold but it really is fun. Oh and whatever you do don't eat the yellow snow.
Windwhistler: Why?
Megan: I'll whisper it. *Whispers* It means someone peed there.
Windwhistler: Ew. What else can we do with this snow.
Megan: Well lookie there. *Sees her daughter helping the baby ponies make a snowpony*
Windwhistler: A pony made of snow? Looks like fun.
Megan: Yeah. And you can sled down on snow. Now about the manger scene. Gather round my friends. *They do and she opens a bible*
Magic Star: A book?
Megan: The good book actually. *Turns to the story of Jesus* See this part. This is the geneology of Jesus. But let me show you another section. *Opens to John* See?
Windwhistler: Two families?
Megan: Yep. One from his mom's side. One from his dad's. Now do you want me to read it or just tell you the story.
Windwhistler: Tell us.
Megan: Way back in the day there was a young girl named Mary. She had a husband that she will be married to. One day an angel came to see her. She was afraid. The angel said "Do not fear Mary. For you shall bare a son and name him Emanuel"
Windwhistler: *Interrupting* I thought you said his name was Jesus. I'm confused.
Megan: Yes. Emanuel means "God with us."
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Post by djlamar2 on Nov 17, 2010 10:36:31 GMT -8
She finishes the story:
Windwhistler: Nice story. It sounds like this Jesus fellow was quite the man. So we have no decorations for Christmas. What do we do?
Megan: Mom. Do you still have my decorations over at your house for when I was little?
Christine: Yes. Be right back. *She heads out and in a few minutes she has ornaments, lights and decorations* Here ya go.
Megan: Thanks.
Windwhistler: Look at this one. This old guy on this sled has a long beard. Who is he?
Megan: Kris Kringle, Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas. Anyway you say it he's Santa Claus. And these are his reindeer. Dasher, Dancer, Prancer and Vixen. Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen.
Crystal: But mama. *Starts breaking out into song* But do you recall the most famous reindeer of all.
Windwhistler: What's she singing about?
Megan: This reindeer on the end. Rudolph.
Windwhistler: Why is his nose so red and the rest of them not?
Megan: Could you help me out mom and Crystal?
Christine: Sure.
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer (Sang by Megan, Christine and Crystal):
Crystal: You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen.
Christine: Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen.
Megan: But do you recall the most famous reindeer of all. Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer. Had a very shiny nose. And if you ever saw it. You would even say it glows.
Crystal: All of the other reindeer used to laugh and call him names. They never let poor Rudolph join in any reindeer games.
Christine: Then one foggy Christmas Eve Santa came to say....
Danny: *Joining in* Rudolph with your nose so bright won't you guide my sleigh tonight?
Molly: Then how the reindeer loved him had to shout it out with glee.
Megan, Christine, Crystal, Molly and Danny: Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer. You'll go down in history.
Megan: And that's how it happened. See I watched a special one time and it showed how he got his red nose. You've heard of the Northern Lights right?
Windwhistler: Yep.
Megan: According to Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July there's a spirit that lives there. She gave Rudolph his red nose to keep her powers safe. If he used them for good the powers would stay with him
Crystal: But if he used them for evil which he did but not intentionally he'd lose them. But he got them back.
Windwhistler: Who is this Frosty by the way? Another legend?
Megan: Yes.
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Post by djlamar2 on Nov 17, 2010 14:33:24 GMT -8
Megan: There's another carol about him.
Crystal: This is my favorite Christmas Carol along with "It came upon a Midnight Clear" and "Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer" I'll help sing it with you mama.
Megan: O.K.
Frosty the Snowman (Sang by Megan and Crystal):
Crystal: Frosty the Snowman was jolly happy soul. With a corncob pipe and a button nose and two eyes made out of coal.
Megan: Frosty the Snowman is a fairytale they say. He was made of snow but the children know how he came to life one day.
Crystal: There must have been some magic in that old silk hat they found. For when they placed it on his head he began to dance around. Oh Frosty the Snowman knew the sun was hot that day so he said "Let's run and we'll have some fun now before I melt away. Down to the village with a broomstick in his hand. Running here and there all around the square saying "Catch me if you can".
Megan: He lead them down the streets of town right to the traffic cop. And he only paused a moment when he heard him holler "stop". Oh Frosty the Snowman had to hurry on his way. And he said goodbye saying don't you cry. I'll be back again someday
Megan and Crystal: Thumpity thump thump thumpity thump thump look at Frosty go. Thumpity thump thump thumpity thump thump over the hills and snow.
Baby Lickety-Split: I wonder if our snowpony can come to life. Heartthrob do you have a hat we can borrow?
Heartthrob: Sure. *She gets them one and they placed it on the snowpony's head but nothing happens*
Baby ponies: Aw.
Megan: Sorry babies. He's just a legend.
Baby Gusty: Hm. How about magic? That always seems to work in fairytales.
Megan: Guess it couldn't hurt to try. *She focuses on the hat of the snowpony and suddenly the hat glows*
Baby Gusty: There. Now we wait.
Megan: (Singing the part of the song in hopes Baby Gusty's magic will work) There must have been some magic in that pretty hat they found. For when Baby Gusty focused on it on his head..... *Still nothing happens*
Baby Gusty: Oh well. I tried. *Just then the snowpony springs to life*
Frosty: Happy Birthday.
Megan: Baby Gusty look. You did it. *She gasps*
Frosty: A little small for my usual size but it'll do. Now who brought me to life.
Baby Gusty: I did.
Frosty: Well little uh...... little uh? Hm. *Scratches his head* Never seen a creature like you before.
Megan: I'm Megan Frosty. I told my friends here about you and they built you into a snowpony. They are ponies.
Frosty: Well thank you. Let me count you to see if I have my counting skills down yet. 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, O.K. so I don't. *The baby ponies giggle*
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Post by djlamar2 on Nov 18, 2010 10:24:38 GMT -8
Just then the elders come up:
Rainbow Blast: So this is snow? And this Santa Claus what does he do?
Megan: He brings presents to good little girls and boys.
Santa Claus is coming to town:
Megan: You'd better watch out. Better not cry. Better not pout I'm telling you why. Santa Claus is coming to town. He's making a list and checking it twice. He's gonna find out who's naughty or nice. Santa Claus is coming to town.
Crystal: He knows when you are sleeping. He knows when your awake.
Molly: He knows if you've been bad or good. So be good for goodness sake.
Megan: You'd better watch out. You'd better not cry. You'd better not pout I'm telling you why. Santa Claus is coming to town.
Baby Lickety-Split: Wow. So will he bring presents to Ponyland?
Megan: Oh honey. He doesn't know about Ponyland.
Baby Lickety-Split: Oh.
Windwhistler: I have a suggestion. Go get him.
Megan: Oh that's the problem. He lives at the North Pole. Hm. Wait I got it. Magic Star can I use your telepathy to contact Santa?
Magic Star: Sure. Our magic can reach out even if we can't wink through solid objects.
Megan: Thanks. *Puts her hand on Magic Star* Just look for a jolly guy in a red suit.
Magic Star: Found him. Go ahead Megan.
Up at the North Pole:
Santa: Now make sure you get Danny the right gift. He's been good this year. *Just then he hears a voice* Elves. Did anyone of you say something to me just now?
Hermie: Not me Santa.
Elves: Us either.
Santa: Weird. I swore I heard something. There it goes again. Sounds like Megan.
Megan: It is me Santa. I'm using telepathy to talk to you.
Santa: Cool. What do you need? If its about the nice list your on there. I heard so many good things about you.
Megan: See he knows everything.
Santa: Ho ho ho. That I do.
Megan: Listen my friends here in Ponyland wanna see you. Do you think you can come to my house and enter the tree out back?
Santa: No need. I'll just use magic.
Megan: One more thing. *Whispers*
Santa: I'll see what the reindeer say. I know Rudolph would love to come along. See you in a flash.
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Post by djlamar2 on Nov 18, 2010 10:43:20 GMT -8
Megan: Santa is coming and he has a surprise for all of you. *Just then snow starts whirling around and suddenly Santa and his reindeer are seen*
Santa: Here I am. Ho ho ho.
Baby Gusty: Is it really him? One way to know. *Gently tugs on his beard and it doesn't come off*
Santa: Its me alright. Megan told me you wanted to see my reindeer.
Baby Lickety-Split: We sure did. *Looking at Donner* Hi.
Donner: Hi. I'm Donner. That's Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Blitzen, Comet and Cupid. And that reindeer right there is Rudolph. *Just then a pony comes up*
Santa: What's wrong little pony?
Megan: This is Sundance Santa.
Sundance: Don't pay attention to me. I'm kind of clumsy.
Rudolph: Sounds like you had some problems growing up like I did.
Sundance: Not only that but I've always been clumsy.
Megan: But you can jump higher than anyone.
Rudolph: Can I see it? Please.
Sundance: O.K. but don't laugh if I mess up. *She jumps in the air but lands on Rudolph* Oh sorry Rudolph. Go ahead yuck it up. Laugh at me.
Rudolph: I won't laugh at you. Your kind of like a misfit. But that's what makes you special. If it would make you feel better look at this. *His nose turns red*
Windwhistler: It does glow. Awesome.
Galaxy: Wish we had that kind of power.
Sundance: Its beautiful Rudolph. Why would anyone wanna laugh at that?
Rudolph: Trust me. People did till they saw what it could do.
Windwhistler: Oh yeah. That foggy night Megan was talking about.
Rudolph: I had a gift. And it was mine. That's what makes me special. And Sundance. Just because you landed roughly doesn't mean your a horrible jumper. It just means you have to work on it. Even reindeer don't do well at takeoff practice at the reindeer games. *Sundance hugs him and he blushes* Aw. Thanks.
Sundance: No thank you Rudolph for making me feel better. You and I are pals now.
Rudolph: Really.
Sundance: If its O.K. with Santa?
Santa: Sure.
Megan: He has a girlfriend. Her name is Clarice.
Sundance: Oh sorry.
Rudolph: Eh don't worry. She'd understand.
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Post by djlamar2 on Nov 19, 2010 10:24:52 GMT -8
Sundance: I guess we have something in common.
Rudolph: Yep. Hey Santa do you have the lyrics for "We're a couple of misfits"?
Santa: Yep.
Rudolph: Just sing the part that says "Hermie" except the part where we sing together.
Sundance: Alright.
We're a couple of misfits (Sang by Rudolph and Sundance):
Rudolph and Sundance: We're a couple of misfits. We're a couple of misfits. What's the matter with misfits? That's where we fit in. We're not daffy and dilly. Walking around willy nilly. Seems to us kind of silly that we don't fit in.
Sundance: Why am I such a misfit? I am not just a nitwit just because I'm kind of clumsy why don't I fit in?
Rudolph: Why am I such a misfit? I am not just a nitwit. I'm a dear of a reindeer. Why don't I fit in?
Rudolph and Sundance: We may be different from the rest. We're the ones that test of what is really best. We're a couple of misfits. We're a couple of misfits. What's the matter with misfits that's where we fit in. *They both giggle*
Sundance: That was fun Rudolph. I enjoyed it.
Rudolph: Remember. If your being picked on remember your good friend Rudolph.
Frosty: And me too.
Santa: Now then who wants to sit on my lap first?
Windwhistler: On his lap?
Megan: To tell him what you want for Christmas.
Windwhistler: Oh.
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Post by djlamar2 on Nov 20, 2010 21:06:32 GMT -8
Windwhistler: Well Santa. *Sitting on his lap* I don't know what to ask.
Santa: I know. *Gets a ball of snow* Windwhistler have you ever heard of a crystal ball?
Windwhistler: I sure have. They allow you to see things right?
Santa: Yep. My old friend the Winter Wizard showed me this trick. Now watch. *He puts his hand over the small globe and magically Windwhistler's childhood is seen*
Windwhistler: Why that's me.
Rainbow Blast: Guess we're not the only ones who know about the past.
Santa: Yep. Even if you ponies didn't know about Christmas I knew about you. Now let's see what happened for you as a kid Windwhistler. Was there anything special you wanted back then? If so it might be under the tree Christmas morning. *She kind of blushes as she watches her childhood*
Young Windwhistler: You know what I want?
Young Magic Star: What? A dictionary?
Young Windwhistler: No. To be able to travel to different worlds.
Santa: Ah I see. Well there's no shame in that.
Windwhistler: Really?
Santa: Nope. I'll see what Ms. Claus can whip up before Christmas Eve and if its possible and if Rudolph doesn't mind a partner with him on our flight....
Windwhistler: Well Rudolph?
Rudolph: I don't know. Never flew with a pony. *Smiles* Just kidding. Of course she can.
Windwhistler: Cool. Alright I asked him what I wanted. Now everyone else don't be shy. *A blue baby unicorn comes up*
Santa: Hello there. You must be Baby Ribbon. Not yet 2 are you?
Baby Ribbon: Y..... yes.
Santa: Now what do you want?
Baby Ribbon: Santa I have a tiny problem. *Winks out*
Santa: That's the problem?
Ribbon: Just watch Santa. *She winks back in but not fully*
Baby Ribbon: See? *Some of the baby ponies snicker but Rudolph stamps his hoof and they stop*
Rudolph: Now that's enough. *Seeing her sobbing* Its O.K Baby Ribbon.
Sundance: Your like a misfit. Your special.
Santa: Did Megan tell you about my rules?
Baby Ribbon: Kind of. She sang a song about you.
Santa: Yeah. I give presents to good little boys and girls. But no crying, pouting or anything. Especially making fun of little unicorns who have yet to learn to wink in. Baby Ribbon lemme tell you something. I told my friend the Winter Wizard the same thing when he changed. Changing is like... Like taking your first step.
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Post by djlamar2 on Nov 20, 2010 21:12:35 GMT -8
Santa: Now look at this song here Baby Ribbon and you sing this part here O.K?
Baby Ribbon: O.K.
Put one foot in front of the other (Baby Ribbon and Santa singing):
Santa: Put one foot in front of the other
And soon you’ll be walking cross the floor
Put one foot in front of the other
And soon you’ll be walking out the door
You never will get where you’re going
If you never get up on your feet
Come on, there’s a good tail wind blowing
A fast walking man is hard to beat
Put one foot in front of the other
And soon you’ll be walking cross the floor
Put one foot in front of the other
And soon you’ll be walking out the door
If you want to change your direction
If your time of life is at hand
Well don’t be the rule be the exception
A good way to start is to stand
Put one foot in front of the other
And soon you’ll be walking cross the floor
Put one foot in front of the other
And soon you’ll be walking out the door
Baby Ribbon: If I want to change the reflection
I see in the mirror each morn
You mean that it's just my election
To vote for a chance to be reborn
Put one foot in front of the other
And soon you’ll be walking cross the floor *Starts winking in and out little bit better at a time*
Put one foot in front of the other *She winks out 1 more time*
And soon you’ll be walking out the door *She winks back in fully and everyone cheers*
Baby Ribbon and Santa: Put one foot in front of the other
And soon you’ll be walking cross the floor
Put one foot in front of the other
And soon you’ll be walking out the door
Baby Ribbon: Thanks Santa. *Kisses him*
Santa: Aw gee.
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Post by djlamar2 on Nov 21, 2010 10:07:24 GMT -8
Santa: Now then Baby Ribbon. I might still have a present for you under the tree this year so watch for under the tree. Megan.
Megan: Yes Santa.
Santa: Did you tell them about "Twas the night before Christmas"?
Windwhistler: What's that Santa?
Megan: Its a wonderful story. *Gets out a book entitled "Twas the night before Christmas"* Gather around everyone and don't block the babies from seeing the book. *She opens it up*
Twas the night before Christmas (Nararrated by Megan):
Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house.
Not a creature was stirring not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care.
In hopes that Saint Nicholas soon would be there.
The children were all nestled all snug in their beds.
While visions of sugarplums danced in their heads.
And mama and her kerchief, and I and my cap.
Had just settled down for a long winter's nap.
When out on the lawn I heard such a clatter.
I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash.
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.
The moon on the breast of the new fallen snow
Gave the luster of mid-day objects below.
When what to my wandering eyes should appear.
But a miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer.
With a little old driver so lively and quick
I knew in a moment it must be Saint Nick.
More Rapid than eagles as coursers they came
And he whistled and shouted and called them by name.
"Now Dasher, Now Dancer, Now Prancer and Vixen
On Comet, on Cupid, On Donner and Blitzen
To the top of the porch, to the top of the wall
Now dash away, dash away, dash away all."
As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane can fly
When they meet with an obstacle mount to the sky.
So up to the rooftop the coursers they flew
With a sleigh full of toys and Saint Nicholas too.
And then in a twinkling I heard on the roof
The prancing and pawing of each little hoof
As I drew in my head and was turning around
Down the chimney Saint Nicholas came with a bound.
He was dressed all in fur from his head to his foot
And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot.
A bundle of toys he had flung on his back
And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack.
His eyes how they twinkled! His dimples how merry!
His cheeks were like roses and his nose like a cherry!
His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow
And the beard on his chin was as white as the snow.
The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth
And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath.
He had a broad face and a little round belly
And it shook when he laughed like a bowl full of jelly.
He was chubby and plump a right jolly old elf
And I laughed when I saw him in spite of myself.
A wink of his and a twist of his head
Soon gave me the notion I had nothing to dread.
He spoke not a word but went straight to his work
And filled all the stockings and turned with a jerk.
And laying his finger aside of his nose
And giving a nod; up the chimney he rose.
He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle
And away they all flew like a down of a thistle.
But I heard him exclaim ere her drove out of sight
"Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night"
Santa: Thanks Megan.
Megan: No problem.
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Post by djlamar2 on Nov 21, 2010 17:57:45 GMT -8
Santa: You know.... Not everyone likes Christmas.
Baby Ribbon: Not like Christmas? Who wouldn't? Megan please tell me this isn't true.
Megan: There were two people that hated Christmas. One was a man named Ebennezer Scrooge. The other was a Dr. Seuss Character named The Grinch.
Crystal: That story about Scrooge still brings chills down my spine. Just imagine having ghosts... Oh no offense Elders.
Rainbow Blast: None taken.
Megan: Anyway what my daughter was saying is true. Wanna hear the story?
Ponies: Sure.
Megan: Now listen little ones. If it gets too scary you can go in the nursery and listen to the story of the Grinch that my daughter will tell you. Its much nicer. Not scary at all. *She gets a book entitled "A Christmas Carol" out* Here we are.
Windwhistler: Strange how a book called "A Christmas Carol" would be scary.
Megan: Oh trust me. It is. Even the other versions I seen still are scary.
Windwhistler: Other versions?
Megan: Let's see. There's the Disney classic with Mickey mouse as Bob Crachet. The Flintstones Christmas Carol. A Muppet Christmas Carol. Tons of singing in that one. And this one. This one's my favorite although the Muppet one is hilarious. *She opens the book and begins to read*
A Christmas Carol (Nararrated by Megan):
Megan: Everyone was busy getting ready for the Christmas season. Except one individual. Bahumbug.
Windwhistler: What's this Bah hum bug?
Megan: Oops. I forgot to tell you that was Scrooge who said that. Anyway. Jacob Marley was dead. There wasn't a doubt.
Windwhistler: Sorry for interrupting. Who is this Jacob Marley?
Megan: He and Scrooge well. Let me read on. And you'll find out. *Continues* Yes Jacob Marley was dead. Scrooge went to his usual work at what was formally known as Scrooge and Marley's. He felt like it felt much warmer than it usually felt. He looked at his worker Bob Crachet suspiciously. "It feel mighty warm in here Crachet" Scrooge said with a gruff voice. "I didn't put no coals since Monday" Said Bob. "And you'll get none tomorrow." Said Scrooge. Just then a door opened. It was Scrooge's nephew. "A merry Christmas to you Bob." said Scrooge's nephew. "Bahumbug" Said Scrooge at his usual desk. "Christmas a bahumbug uncle. Surely you don't mean it? Your rich enough" Said Scrooge's nephew "Why not? Your poor enough." Said Scrooge in his gruff voice. "Please be a guest at Christmas dinner." Said Scrooge's Nephew. "And be around your wife. Ha!" He said. "Consider it uncle. And again I say Merry Christmas" Said Scrooge's nephew "Bah" Said Scrooge as his nephew left.
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Post by djlamar2 on Nov 23, 2010 10:24:24 GMT -8
Megan: Next there was another knock on the door. It was two gentlemen looking for money for the poor. "Good day. May I have the pleasure of talking to Marley or Scrooge?" "Scrooge is over there" Said Bob. "Thank you sir" They went over to Scrooge. "May I have the pleasure of talking to Scrooge or Marley" "Jacob Marley has been dead for over 20 years" "Then I might talk to Scrooge?" "Your talking to him" "It is Christmas dear sir. And the poor need a donation. Please help us" "Are there no poor houses?" "Yes sir" "Are the work houses still open?" "Yes sir" "Oh thank goodness. I thought there was trouble. If they are poor then they should get a job." "But the poor would rather die than have to work there" "Then they had better die and decrease the surplus population. Now out with you." They left and the clock struck 5. The usual time that the office closed. "Another day passed. I will see you in the morning Crachet." Said Scrooge. "Excuse me sir. Tomorrow is Christmas." "Bah. And I guess you want that off eh?" "Yes sir" "Alright but I expect you bright and early the next day understand?" "Yes sir" So Bob and Scrooge left. Scrooge went to his house. He looked at the doorknob and suddenly saw a face "Scroooooooooggggggggeeeeeee" The face said. Scrooge was taken back by it. He looked again and the face was gone. "Bah. This night is getting to me" He went in and got his usual bowl of gruel. Then he heard rattling. The rattling of chains. "Who's there?" The rattling got closer and the individual came through the door. "Scrooooooooggggggggeeeeee" Said the figure. "Who are you?" Said Scrooge. "Ask me who I was" "O.K Who were you?" "I was your partner in life Jacob Marley." "But you've been dead for over 20 years." "20 long years"
Windwhistler: *Interrupting* Wow. He sounded scary.
Megan: Yep. He had came back to haunt Scrooge.
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Post by djlamar2 on Nov 24, 2010 11:36:00 GMT -8
Megan: "Bahumbug." Said Scrooge. "You do not believe in me?" Said Marley. "No. It might be an undercooked piece of meat or potato." "Wah." "Why do you trouble me so spirit?" "You will be visited by three spirits this night Scrooge. One more worse than the last" "Before you go. I have a question. What are those chains?" "These chains are the chains of greed Scrooge. Heed well the spirits or you will wear these chains as well. Your chains are longer and heavier." "But you were a good businessman Jacob" "Business!" Said Jacob in a rather eerily voice. "My money was my business. Bid to see me no more." After that Jacob Marley left. *The ponies are all shivering in the corner* You guys want me to stop?
Magic Star: N.... no.
Windwhistler: Sure its scary. But we wanna see if Scrooge changed his ways.
Megan: O.K. You babies O.K? Your not too scared right? I mean you can go and listen to "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" if you want. *They shake their heads no* O.K Back to the story. *Clearing her throat* That night at the strike of 12 a bright light is seen in Scrooge's bedroom. It was a spirit. "Are you the spirit of which was foretold to me? "I am. I am the ghost of Christmas past." "Well have a good one then." "It is your past. Come." He lead Scrooge to a window. "But we'll fall." "Grab my hand Scrooge." Scrooge grabbed the spirit's hand and off they went to Scrooge's past. There he saw an old schoolhouse. "Hey I know those boys." He said looking at the three boys playing. He tried shouting at them. "Spirit why can't they hear me?" "They are but shadows of the past. They have all left for Christmas. But wait. There is still a young boy in there." "I know." They go in and see a boy reading a book. "That's me" Said Scrooge. The younger Scrooge was busily reading when a girl comes in. "Ebennezer" "Christine? What are you doing here?" "I've came to get you" "She was so caring. I remember that day." "Yes. She had a child correct?" "Yes but she died." *Baby Heartthrob is heard crying after that* You O.K. Baby Heartthrob?
Baby Heartthrob: Such a sad part.
Megan: I know. But there's more to come.
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Post by djlamar2 on Nov 26, 2010 18:27:08 GMT -8
Megan: So the spirit took him to another point in time. It was where Scrooge used to work. "Look inside Scrooge." So he did. "Well bless my soul its old Fezzywig. Alive and well." "Scrooge, Marley. No need to work. Its Christmas." "Yes. It seems as if he had the Christmas spirit." "Yes he did." He looked inside and saw another figure. "Its Jen. My highschool sweetheart." "Yes I see. But let's go to another point in time." So he took Scrooge 2 years later. "But Jen" A voice is heard inside Scrooge's office and Scrooge looks inside. "Oh my. I remember this all to well spirit." "You love your money more than me Scrooge." "But I save money so we can have it." "Really? When we were poor we were happy." "But we are happy." Scrooge turned his head. "Please spirit show no more." "But these are past things Scrooge they cannot change." "No more spirit." With that he was back in his room. "What a dream." Later there was another light emminating from the next room. A booming voice can be heard. "Scrooge. Ha ha ha ha."
Windwhistler: Why are you laughing Megan?
Megan: Oh this spirit was jolly as jolly can be.
Windwhistler: Oh continue then.
Megan: Scrooge looked into the room. "Come in and know me better man." So he did. "Who might you be?" "I am the ghost of Christmas Present. I am gonna show you the present day Christmas. Touch my cloak." He does and they see a house. "That's my nephew's house." A voice is heard inside. "O.K. O.K. Who am I? Bahumbug." "Oh you would be Mr. Scrooge." "Bah. He always hated me." "Indeed. Let me show you another house." They go to another house. "This is Bob Crachet's house." "Look inside Scrooge." He does. "Your father will be home soon. He is always cheerful with little Timmy on his shoulders." Just then Bob comes in holding a small boy on his shoulders. "You should see him today. He was such a good boy. Now are we ready to eat?" "Just about." The goose was ready. "Timmy will you say grace?" "Sure. God bless all of us and Mr. Scrooge." "Bless him? Ha! I'd rather give him a piece of my mind." Said Magaret. "But Magaret its Christmas." "Alright since it is Christmas. God bless Mr. Scrooge." "God bless us everyone." Said Tiny Tim. "Spirit what is wrong with that boy?" "He is sick Scrooge." "Will Tiny Tim live?" "Hmm. I see a chair that hasn't been used in a long time. And a crutch without an owner. If these things transpire the boy will die." "No spirit. Please tell me the boy will be spared." "If he is to die then he'd better do it quick. And decrease the surplus population." "Spirit. Excuse me for asking. But I have been wondering of what that is there protruding from your robe. Is that a foot or a claw?" "Look Scrooge and see." The spirit drew back his robe and two children are seen. "Ah! What are those things?" "They are children." "Are they yours?" "No. They are the children of man. 1 is anguish the other hatred. Be warnful of these two. Especially the boy." The clock struck. "My time here is short. Be good to the spirit of Christmas yet to come." He left Scrooge there. *The ponies are shaking again* Wow. You guys sure you wanna hear the rest. The next part is even scarier. *They all nod* O.K.
Ribbon: Before you do I think we need some hot apple cider. Its getting quite chilly outside.
Megan: O.K.
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Post by djlamar2 on Nov 26, 2010 19:03:14 GMT -8
Minutes later Ribbon brings hot apple cider:
Ribbon: Here ya all go. Be careful little ones they are very hot. *Hands them out* O.K. Megan continue please.
Megan: *Taking a sip of her cider before continuing* Thanks Ribbon. *Clearing her throat* So there Scrooge was standing out in the cold winter air when suddenly a shadow is seen. He looks behind him. It was the ghost of Christmas future.
Windwhistler: Sorry for interrupting. But didn't the ghost of Christmas present call him "The ghost of Christmas yet to be?"
Megan: Yes he did. See they are one in the same. Yet to be meaning "Future". Anyway. "Pardon me good spirit. But would you be the spirit that was foretold onto me?" The spirit nodded.
Magic Star: Nodded?
Megan: Yes. In the original story and play the Spirit of Christmas Future did not talk. Just nodded and pointed his finger. *Continuing* "I fear you most of all"
Windwhistler: Why?
Megan: Oh. This guy is um. Windwhistler all the adults please come here. *Whispering* I don't wanna scare the little ones but the reason why Scrooge feared him the most was because the ghost of Christmas Future in this story represents death.
Windwhistler: Oh O.K. We'll keep that a secret till they are older.
Megan: Good. *Back in her normal voice* "Are you gonna show me the things yet to come?" Said Scrooge. The spirit nodded and pointed. "I will follow." Said Scrooge. They went to Crachet's house. There were no happy faces in that household. "Your father walks a lot slower these days without Tiny Tim around." "Funny how he always had a spring in his step." Then Bob Crachet comes in. "How did it go?" "You should see it Magaret. Tiny Tim would have loved it. Oh my Tiny Tim." Bob burst into tears. "He always cared about him" "Yes but now he's gone." "Spirit. Who is this he they are talking about?" The Spirit pointed and a bedroom is seen. "Spirit you want me to look under the covers? Is this the man of which they speak?" He nodded. "No I will not look. Surely there is someone who cares about this man." The spirit points and two gentlemen are seen. "He's dead as a doornail alright. I took his pocketwatch." "I took his sheets." Another man spoke. "You took them right off the bed where he slept?" "Yes." They all start laughing. "Spirit. Who is this man? Where do I live now?" The spirit points to a cemetery. "Spirit why do you insist on coming here?" The spirit points again. "Before I look are these the things that will be or maybe?" The spirit points. "Say something spirit." He points again. "Alright I'll look." He looks at the headstone "Ebennezer Scrooge. No spirit I'm a changed man. I'll change my ways. Please give me another chance." Just then he's thrown into the grave. "No please don't do this. I beg you. I'm a changed man." He closes his eyes and the next moment.
Windwhistler: Was he........
Megan: Just listen. *Continuing* Scrooge was in his bedroom. With his sheets intact. *The ponies cheer* "My sheets their not torn down." Scrooge looked down and saw a young lad. "My boy. Could you tell me what day it is?" "Why its Christmas." "Then I haven't missed it. Lad wait. Do you know the turkey in the store down the street?" "The one that's bigger than me?" "Smart lad. Yes go and get it. And bring it here. And if you bring it back to me there will be a reward." "O.K." So the boy left and came back minutes later. "I'll send it to the Crachet's house. I won't say who its from." He walks outside. "Good boy. Here's your reward." Gives him a sack of money. "Now then. Take this to the Crachet house on the double. I've got things to do." So off the clerk went and Scrooge bumps into the two gentlemen from the day before. "Oh sorry Mr. Scrooge." "No the apology is mine for my attitude yesterday. I want to make a donation. Say." He whispers something in their ears. "Your joking?" "And not a farthing less." "Thank you sir." So Scrooge went to his nephew's house. "And who am I? Bahumbug." "Why your......." "Uncle Scrooge." "Is it too late to ask to be part of this dinner nephew?" "Not at all."
Baby Windwhistler: What happened next Megan?
Megan: The next day Scrooge was waiting for Bob. He was ten minutes late. *The ponies gasp* He walked in with Scrooge waiting. "I'm sorry sir." "Your late Crachet. I will not stand for this." "Please sir." "I won't stand for it at all. And so....... Heh heh.... And so....... I am raising your salary." "But sir........ Are you serious?" "Yes I am." And so Scrooge learned his lesson.
Windwhistler: Wait. What about Tiny Tim? Did he die just like the spirit said he would?
Megan: Hold on. *Continuing* And Tiny Tim who did not die. *Windwhistler smiles* Became the apple of everyone's eye. The end.
Magic Star: Thanks Megan. What a wonderful story.
Megan: Hey Crystal get your book out. The one about the Grinch.
Crystal: O.K.
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