I don't own TMNT. Here's a Christmas poem. =D
It was the night before Christmas, and all through the city
Christmas lights were hanging, making everywhere pretty
Shops were selling goods as fast as they ran out
While the frantic public did squabble and shout
Children screamed as they demanded costly toys
The girls fought over rare trading cards with the boys
Women battled each other for the freshest turkey
While the men demanded goods both curious and quirky
As the citizens seized all that New York had to give
In New York's sewers a family of mutants did live
The rat father, Master Splinter, was sorting out accommodation
For their dear friends that would come over on this special occasion
He wrote out with care all of the invites
As the smart turtle, Donatello, fixed the fairy lights
Raphael, the angry turtle, was out getting a Christmas tree
Scouring a nearby forest with his human friend Casey
The lively turtle, Michelangelo, was hanging up mistletoe
Putting it in all the places it could possibly go
As human friend April prepared dinner for the next day
Turtle leader Leonardo cleaned the lair without delay
While the lair was full of laughter and fun
All the Christmas festivities angered someone
A grumpy old utrom glared down from above
He was cold and lonely without any love
"Look at the humans acting so gay
All eagerly waiting for Christmas day
While I am alone in this tower so high
I hope they choke on their turkey and die"
The utrom, the Shredder, went into his room
So he could begin plotting planet Earth's doom
After an hour the Shredder clapped his hands
Having finally come up with an appropriate plan
"The turtles always ruin my schemes" he said with irritation
"Well… this year I will ruin their celebration"
He went to the store to prepare for his devilish act
And bought (for half price) a red Santa hat
"I will sneak into their hole at the dead of night
When it is pitch black with no source of light
I will take all their gifts from under their tree
And all their presents will belong to me!"
As the Shredder's plan began to unfold
The lair was full of guests out of the cold:
Angel came in with her arms full of bags
The homeless Professor entered, content in his rags
Leatherhead arrived next with Professor Honeycutt
Followed by the Ancient One, who was scratching his butt
Usagi greeted everyone with handshakes and bows
While his comrade Gen picked his nose and raised his eyebrows
Time Mistress Renet tripped over as she came through the door
And when she stood up, she fell over once more
Karai cautiously entered, having come on Leo's request
Still unsure whether this was for the best
After her, the lair was greeted by the Ninja Tribunal
The acolytes were next to make their arrival
The Ultimate Daimyo came in with his young son
Who went around hugging everyone
After the Justice Force made themselves comfortable
Splinter declared,"Come and drink, one and all"
The lair was soon full of jollity and glee
As old friends caught up and met ones they'd yet to see
As Mikey followed Leo and Karai with a sprig of mistletoe
Splinter caught sight of the time and wondered where it did go
"Come my dear friends; let us call it a night
We will open our presents when it becomes light"
"Can't we open them now?" Gennosuke cried out
Don covered his ears, "You don't need to shout"
The sounds of 'goodnights' were heard all around
Before they went to their beds without anymore sound
After a few hours footsteps did advance
And in came the Shredder, who was not there by chance
"Where are their presents? Where is their tree?"
He gazed around, but the darkness made it hard to see
He flicked on the lights and saw where the tree stood
And gathered up as many presents as he possibly could
He was nearly done when a voice from behind
Cried out, "Oh look what I found! Or is this a trick of the mind?"
While the Shredder recovered from his surprise
The Ultimate Ninja could not believe his eyes
"That red and white hat, that snowy white beard…
This is so amazing, if not slightly weird"
The young boy stared at him with his eyes wide
"Is Santa even real? I just cannot decide"
"Of course I am real," the Shredder declared
"But Casey and Gen told me you aren't" the small ninja said
"How can I tell that this isn't one of those stupid Earth Jokes?
How do I know that this isn't a hoax?"
"I stand in front of you with gifts, I'm not here to deceit
If I do not exist, then how can we meet?"
The Ultimate Ninja said, "This is true
But now we have decided on that, what shall I do?"
The Shredder pointed to the door and said with a snarl
"You can go sleep in your room; you shouldn't be up for a long while"
The little boy squeaked and ran to the guest room in fear
While the Shredder bagged all the presents when he was sure no one was near
He snuck out of the lair, dragging his sack
Before pausing nearby and stretching his back
"I must stay here to see their horror as it is dawning
As they wake up present-less on Christmas morning"
He sat on his sack and had a brief snooze
Resting himself so he'd be awake for the bad news
As it drew closer to the morning of Christmas day
A beautiful tune began to play
The Shredder sat up before looking around
Wondering what was the source of the sweet sound
He looked into the lair and then looked again
Not understanding with no one there to explain
All of his foes were holding hands in a circle
Mortal with immortal; human with turtle
They sang carols around the bare tree
The Shredder murmured, "If I had my way, they'd be dead already"
He started to leave when a thought entered his head
All their presents were gone, but it didn't look like they cared
Were presents required to enjoy Christmas Day?
Or was family enough to keep the sadness away?
Was Christmas about love instead of getting a new doll?
The Shredder shook his head and growled, "Don't be a fool"
He began to leave when he heard a voice from behind
He turned around and was dismayed at what he did find
The turtles, the humans, the small orange cat
The rabbit, the rhino, the elderly rat
They stood facing him, their faces filled with disgust
Watching the fake Santa with looks of distrust
"There is Santa!" the Ultimate Ninja told his dad
"I said he was real! See? I am not mad!"
"He cannot be Santa Claus" Angel told Casey
"I learned he wasn't real when I was three"
The Shredder said, "I am the one and only Santa Claus
The jolly old fellow everybody adores"
Mikey turned to Splinter, "You told me that he wasn't real
What other lies have you yet to reveal?"
Usagi shook his head at the turtle with a grin
Before gesturing towards the lair, "Would you like to come in?"
"I really must go," the Shredder started to go away
But he stopped in his tracks when he heard Raphael say
"See Leo? I told you Mikey's plan wouldn't work
Not even carols can melt the heart of that jerk"
The Shredder turned his head and was met with a fist
He stumbled backwards, and then Casey hissed
"Hey Shredder! You look good in red!"
Everyone laughed as the villain rubbed his head
He jumped to his feet and pulled off his beard
His scheme had failed, just as he had feared
Renet screamed "Oh my god it's the Shredder!"
April remarked, "Could her brain get any deader?"
Don furrowed his brow, "Is it me or do most things seem to rhyme?"
Mikey sighed, "You say that like, all the time"
The Shredder's eyes fell onto his daughter Karai
"Wait a second? You're with them? I don't understand. Why?"
Karai didn't answer at first, fiddling with her black locks
Before letting go of her hair and saying, "You only ever got me socks"
Raph growled, "Who cares? He stole our stuff! That's all we need to know"
"Yeah," Don said, getting out his wooden bo
"We will give you one more chance," the Fugitoid said
"Give us back our gifts, or prepare for a fight," replied Leatherhead
"You could even spend Christmas with us!" added the Daimyo
Everyone shook their head at him; Master Splinter even said "No"
The turtles leapt into the air and kicked the Shredder in the face
And the Ancient One slapped him, putting the utrom in his place
The Ninja Tribunal fired balls of energy at his chest
And the Ultimate Ninja kicked his shins (hey, he tried his best)
The Shredder dropped the presents before running away
Never to disturb them again on Christmas day
This tale is over but there's one thing left to do
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