The True Meaning of Christmas
Twas the city of Viletown, and everywhere international.
The citizens are preparing for the way that's most fashionable.
The snow is covering the grounds like white blankets.
Everybody is decorating their house with trinkets.
The wind whistles through the air and past the trees.
The soothing sound is coming from the breeze.
Yes, that's right it's Christmas. The very next day,
And everyone is looking forward to receiving their presents and play.
The presents will be delivered by a certain fat guy.
He owns a sledge with special reindeers that can fly.
However there is one family that doesn't feel.
They don't think he is real.
At the Relentless Rebel Gang's house, in the living room house they are discussing how Christmas is overrated and why Santa doesn't exist.
Jayden questions: "Why is mah playas gettin buckwild over Chrizzle for? Yo ass can just loot presents any time!"
"I know! Seriously dude it's not like the citizens of Viletown are Christians. It's stated in the Bible that it was proven that Jesus wasn't even born on 25th December as shepherds were watching their flock during Jesus' birth according to Luke 2:7-8" Brandon complains.
"Yeah it's just commercialized now! It's just about those greedy fucking businesses trying to make money out of us. I remember the time when I went to see "Santa" in the Mall. I sat on his knee and told him what I wanted then his beard fell off and it came out that he was just some douchebag dressed up as Santa. That was one of the worst days of my life" Asher reflects and starts to get emotional.
"Yeah dat was kind of wack BUT GET OVER IT MAN! Yo ass is still standing!" Jayden exclaims. He then grabs Asher on both of his shoulders, lifts him in the air and starts to shake him like a tambourine.
"Jayden, Dude! Stop!" Brandon orders.
"Sorry. Well shiiiit, it just bugs be when I peep one of mah crew thugz down" Jayden apologises. He gently puts Asher to the ground and puts his arm round him, he then rubs his head.
"It's O.K." Asher forgives. He then flies up excitedly into the air and exclaims "The good thing about Christmas is THAT WE CAN RAVE ALL NIGHT LONG!" Next he waves his hands in the air.
Brandon and Jayden fly up to Asher and they all smack their hands together and shout "YAY!"
Ami overhears the conversation and walks into the room. "Oh, hey guys" she greets. I just overheard your conversation about Christmas and about Santa being not real and raving. All of these things are true but the main thing about Christmas is that we're all together as a family and also look on the plus side, you get a vacation from school".
Brandon, Asher and Jayden say "You're right". They fly over to Amy and they hug each other.
Not far from the streets wonders a young girl. Her hair tangled representing clumps of red lumpy clay, her clothes thin and torn like dirty thin rags with a balmy black blanket hugging her shoulders, her pale face with shades of blue coming through and her shivering harmonizing with the whistling wind.
She is scouting for the necessities for Christmas which are presents, food, furniture and even somewhere to stay if she is lucky. The girl is hovering down an alleyway and is scavenging through a dustbin.
"I suppose this would do, I can just fix it" she says to herself as she fishes out a broken bicycle. Then she hides behind two bushes which are like green curtains. She is underneath a window gleaming which is a bright light. There is a smell of Christmas cookies that contrasts the pungent smell of the dustbin. There is a lady inside who is very elegant looking, without a care in the world. She places cutters in the shapes of magical Christmas symbols, then she throws the parts of the biscuits that haven't been cut with the shapes into the dustbin.
"What a waste of food, just because they're not cut into a certain shape doesn't mean they're not edible" the girl ponders to herself. Without hesitation she whips the scraps out of the bin and experiences the taste of Heaven in her mouth. All of a sudden the lady barges out the house with a look of anger on her face.
"Hey! Go away! Stop scavenging through my dustbin now!" she roars. Her teeth are bare and she is snarling like a lion.
"Sorry I didn't mean to cause any harm…..but….." the girls replies nervously.
"I DON'T CARE! JUST GET THE FUCK AWAY FROM ME YOU FILTHY RAGGERMUFFIN!" she bellows louder and tries to throw a bucket of ice cold water at her but she misses. The girl scurries away in terror.
She is walking along the lonely roads of Viletown and past the warm beaming houses of excited children and stressed out parents preparing for Christmas. She sees one family arguing with each other as they are struggling with putting on the Christmas lights.
"That isn't the true meaning of Christmas. They should be thankful that they are a family with a warm roof over their heads and food in their bellies" she mumbles to herself.
She turns her head the other way to a place "where she calls home." Whilst she is walking she hears a bellow of joy echo down the street, "Hey, Merry Christmas Lessbucks!"
She turns her head to the right and sees Asher through the window of his house bouncing around and waving at her in excitement.
"Oh, hi" she speaks wearily giving a limp wave. Lessbucks then trots, lighting up the slippery drive way with the grit at the bottom helping her up on the way to the window where Asher is. The rest of Asher's family come up to the window.
Jayden narrows his eyes at Lessbucks with his arms folded and gives a threatening glare. He then turns his head to Asher and asks in confusion and annoyance "Asher, whoz ass is dis hoe n' how tha fuck do you know her?"
Asher answers "Her name's Pauper Lessbucks. She is just a friend. She attends the homeless shelter where I volunteer."
An expression of guilt appears on Pauper's face and her voice begins to get softer and quieter. "I didn't mean to cause any trouble, I'd better go" she states with sadness in her voice. Lessbucks turns her back towards The Relentless Rebel Gang and just as she is about to walk into the unwelcoming cruel slums, she hears someone shout "Hey! Wait!"
She turns her head round and notices Brandon with a smile on his face. "You're more than welcome to stay with us" he beams. He then turns his head to Jayden and his voice turns to annoyance "I'm sorry that my brother is being such an Ass Wipe again."
Jayden looks back at Brandon and tries to justify his actions "What I was only tryin ta protect you muthafuckas, biatch? Us dudes don't give a fuck whoz ass she is!"
"Oh Jayden, stop being such a drama queen!" Ami mocks him. Everyone then laughs at him, including Lessbucks, causing his face to resemble a beetroot.
After humiliating Jayden, Ami focuses her attention to Lessbucks. "You can stay with us if you like" she smiles.
Lessbucks' expression then changes, her eyes become bigger and her mouth becomes wider. "Really!" she gasps.
"Sure it's Christmas" Ami responds.
Lessbucks shakes with excitement as she is taking all of the kindness in that has been offered to her. "Thank you!" she squeals with delight and rushes away from the punishing cold weather into the rewarding warm house.
Throughout the night The Relentless Rebel Gang and Lessbucks play Christmas games and watch T.V, filling the atmosphere with joy and excitement.
"Right, bed time guys!" Ami announces.
Everyone's faces fill with disappointment but they daren't challenge her as they know that they would be challenging a vicious lion. They all reluctantly obey her and go to bed.
They all peacefully sleep by the sound of a soothing orchestra with the percussion of the snowflakes beating on the window panes, church bells ringing with cheer, the wind singing peacefully.
In Brandon, Asher and Jayden's room we see a shadow shuffling around. It certainly isn't dancing to this relaxing orchestra outside. Its movements look very distressed and unsettled.
"EVERYONE! QUICK! WAKE UP!" someone screams. The light is switched on. The shadow is revealed. It's Asher and he has woken up in a cold sweat.
Ami and Lessbucks rush to his room. "Asher, what it is?" Ami asks with concern.
"I can sense that something bad is going to happen" Asher quivers.
Jayden starts to come round as he was dragged away from the land of nod. "Asher, you mo' betta not be overreacting!" he snaps in annoyance.
"Dude, when Asher senses trouble, there is trouble!" Brandon says firmly to Jayden.
Asher warns "We got to act fast before it's too late!"
Lessbucks is about to follow them but Ami stops her. "You should stay here. It's not really safe for you to go" Ami orders.
"Please, I really want to help you guys" Lessbucks begs.
After a lot of persuasion, The Relentless Rebel Gang let her go with them. They all wrap up warm. "Right Lessbucks, grab my hand!" Ami commands as she extends her arm out to her. Lessbucks grabs onto her hand forming a paper chain. They fly through the window outside their warm sheltered room, into the harshness of reality, letting Asher lead the way. The cloudy sky is blocking the vision of The Relentless Rebel Gang and Lessbucks, making it difficult for them to see where they are going.
"Right, everyone use your Eye Beams!" Brandon orders. Everyone obeys him. Their red beams fight against the fog making it slightly easier for them to see where they are going. It seems like they have been flying round for hours.
"Asher, just where tha fuck is we going, exactly?" Jayden inquires irritably.
Asher then pulls a face like he has found the destination. "Jayden! Open a vortex! We're going to Townsville!" he barks.
"This mo' betta lead ta something!" sighs Jayden in disbelief and he reluctantly opens the vortex and everyone goes through it.
The City of Townsville! The Relentless Rebel Gang have finally arrived! The Town is very quiet and peaceful. Not a creature is stirring. Not even an insect. As Townsville's citizens are waiting to receive presents from a certain fat guy.
"Finally our crazy asses here biaaatch! What do our phat asses do now up in dis bangin town?" Jayden says sarcastically.
Lessbucks breathes in the crisp air of Townsville as she soaks up the tranquil atmosphere in contrast to the noise and distress in Viletown. "This place is really calm and relaxing. I'm ready to explore this town!" she croons with happiness.
"No time!" Asher responds in a hurry, "We've gotta teleport to The North Pole!"
Jayden folds his arms and rolls his eyes "Oh not again!" he groans.
"Jayden! We're here on a mission to save lives, not on holiday!" snaps Brandon. Jayden then loses the attitude and starts to obey Brandon.
"Lessbucks, grab my hand!" Ami orders. She grabs her hand and holds it tightly.
"Let's go! We've got not time to lose!" Asher commands. Everyone follows his orders and they all teleport to The North Pole.
They finally arrive at The North Pole! The North Pole?! Why are they here for?! What's going on there?!
"Why tha fuck do we need ta be there up in tha straight-up original gangsta place?" Jayden moans.
Brandon focuses his vision on Jayden. "Jayden!" he warns.
"Oh right!" Jayden replies sheepishly and becomes silent.
"Right! This way!" Asher instructs.
Everyone flies up to the sky with Ami holding Lessbuck's hand. They head right and fly through the clear night sky. Whilst flying the gang admire the view from above and below with pine trees hugged by pure white snow, polar bears playing, golden glowing stars in the sky that resemble sequins sewn onto smooth silky soft midnight blue fabric. They head towards a large mountain chalet.
"Everybody land here!" Asher asserts. The gang obey him and land into the soft snow. The chalet is surrounded by a fleet of trucks with a beautifully decorated triangular white building with black structures on it that resemble radiant ribbons standing in front of them. The main structure consists of a long annex that looks like a Christmas cake covered in icing with cake figures placed all over. The location is in an isolated yet welcoming area.
"Follow me!" Asher calls. Everyone follows him and head cautiously towards the building. Behind the building lurks a sinister silhouette. Mean and menacing. Ready to pounce on its prey. It's next victim. The shadow lurks out in front of them! "AAHH!" Asher shrieks.
"What the fuck?" Ami asks as she is startled by the creature as she puts her arms around Lessbucks, protecting her from this unknown creature.