Brian & Ellie's First Christmas
Based on the TV Series "Family Guy"
CHAPTER 4
The Night Before Christmas
Christmas Eve - 6 Hours until Christmas
One starry evening on Christmas Eve, in the New Griffin's house, Vinny bakes cookies for Santa Claus, while the New Griffins watch their puppies' new favourite Christmas Special on TV. "We now return to Paw Patrol Saves Christmas, on Nickelodeon." said the TV announcer.
"Oh no, Marshall!" said Ryder on TV. "Santa has lost all his reindeer and he can't find them anywhere! We should find them!"
"Okay Paw Patrollers," said Marshall on TV. "Let's split up and find Santa's reindeers before Christmas Eve."
"Roger that, Marshall." said Chase on TV.
"Let's go, Paw Patrollers." said Skye on TV. "Operation: Reindeer Rescue is a go!" And with that, the Paw Patrollers searched the North Pole for the reindeers.
"Go, Paw Patrollers." said Martin.
"Save them reindeers." said Mitzi rooting for the Paw Patrollers.
"We counting on you, Paw Patrollers." said Dean.
"Do you guys really have to root for them?" asked Brian Jr..
"Oh lighten up, Junior." said Mitzi. "Besides, these canine heroes are bound to find reindeers by Christmas time."
"Oh please Mitzi," he said. "What are the odds of them Paw Patrollers find all of Santa's reindeers?"
"I'd say about 9 reindeers to 7 Paw Patrollers." said Eli.
"Even Eli gets the idea about that ratio, Junior." she said.
"Yeah Junior," said Dean. "Everybody knows what order the reindeers are called in."
"Any reports, Marshall?" asked Ryder on TV.
"We found Dasher, Ryder." said Marshall on TV. "Chase has found Dancer, Skye has found Prancer, Rubble has found Vixen, Everest has found Comet, Zuma has found Cupid, Rocky has found Donner, we even found Blitzen and now, Chase is gonna find Rudolph."
"That order is just like in the song." said Brian Jr..
"It certainly is, Junior." said Dean.
"Is Chase gonna find Rudolph, Dad?" asked Frank.
"We'll just have to wait and see, Frank." said Brian.
On TV, Chase searches the cave for Rudolph. "Chase, can you see Rudolph in your sights?" asked Marshall on TV.
"Just one second." said Chase on TV looking around and sees the red glowing light. "I see the light, Marshall. Rudolph must be getting close." But what Chase was unaware, is that he was about to be tailed by an emerged head rising from the water.
"Chase, behind you." said Brian Jr. placing his front paws on the TV stand.
"Junior, get down." said Mitzi.
"We can't see the TV." said Martin.
"We can't even see Chase, Junior." said Frank.
"Mom, tell Junior to get down." said Dean.
"Come on, Junior, down here." said Ellie chuckling. Brian Jr. sits back down on the grass carpet.
On TV, Chase gets closer to the red glowing light. "Rudolph." called Chase on TV. "Come out wherever you are. No need to be afraid of. We're just gonna return you to your friend Santa Claus." Suddenly, he saw Rudolph shivering in fear.
"Who are you?!" shrieked Rudolph on TV in fear. "Don't come any closer, beast!"
"What are you talking about, Rudolph?" said Chase on TV. "It's me, Chase. I'm here to take you back to Santa Claus."
"Thank you, Chase." said Rudolph on TV. "I appreciate you coming to rescue me with your other Paw Patrollers, but I'm talking about a ferocious man-eating walrus."
"Oh, ho-ho, what are you talking about?" said Chase on TV. "There's no walrus."
"Then what do you call that thing?" asked Rudolph on TV pointing his hoof to the walrus. Chase turned his head around to see the walrus.
"Oh sugar honey iced tea!" shrieked Chase on TV.
The puppies gasped in shock. "That's the walrus!" said Dean.
"Oh good heavens, Chase is gonna get killed!" said Mitzi.
"Dad, is Chase gonna die?" asked Martin.
"Not necessarily." said Brian. "You'll find out what happens next."
On TV, Chase and Rudolph ran away from the walrus. "Ryder, Marshall," said Chase on TV. "I've found Rudolph, but the walrus is coming right for us!"
"Great job, Chase." said Marshall on TV. "Now quickly get out of there, before it's too late!"
"On it!" said Chase on TV. "We gotta lose that walrus, Rudolph!" Rudolph has an idea.
"Chase, get on me!" said Rudolph on TV. "I'll take you back to them!" Chase jumped onto Rudolph's back.
"What do we do now?" asked Chase on TV.
"Hang on tight, Chase!" said Rudolph on TV. "Here we go!" Rudolph takes flight with Chase losing the walrus.
"He made it!" said Marshall on TV. The Paw Patrollers cheered for Chase. Chase returned to the squad with Rudolph.
"And he found Rudolph!" said Rocky on TV. "Christmas is saved!"
"Thanks, Chase." said Skye on TV.
"We did all the hard work." said Chase on TV. "Right, Rudolph?"
"Right on, Chase." said Rudolph on TV. "Now, let's go back to see Santa, he'll be proud that we reindeers have returned." The puppies wagged their tails.
"Thank you, Paw Patrollers." said Santa on TV. "You've found all the reindeers. Now we can bring Christmas around the world together."
"You gotta give us some credit, Santa." said Ryder on TV. "We did all the hard work."
"And I'll pay you top dollar to help us deliver presents to good children around the world." said Santa on TV.
"This beats making toys with the elves." said Zuma on TV. Everybody laughed as the credits roll.
"Don't miss next part of Paw Patrol Saves Christmas, here on Nickelodeon." said the announcer on TV. "Will the Paw Patrollers help Santa deliver presents to children around the world? Find out tomorrow at 7:30pm Central time."
"You were right, Mitzi." said Brian Jr.. "Those Paw Patrollers had to rescue all of Santa's reindeers by Christmas time."
"Yep, nothing like a good ending to this Christmas episode." said Mitzi.
"Way to lose that walrus, Chase." said Dean. "It's hilarious when that walrus fell back in the water."
"Yeah, it's real funny." said Frank.
"Can't wait to see the next part." said Mitzi.
"Cookies are done!" called Vinny. The family came into the kitchen after Brian turned off the TV.
"You made those, Vinny?" said Brian.
"Of course I have, brother." said Vinny placing the baking tray on top of the oven. "The whole twelve batch, just like mama used to make."
"So what are you gonna do with them?" asked Ellie.
"I'm gonna set them on a plate, when they cool off." he said. "and place it by a fireplace, waiting for Santa's visit."
"Cookies?" said Sally.
"Yeah Sally, they're for Santa." said Frank. Before Dean tries to sneak cookies, Brian Jr. stops him.
"Dean, those are not for you." said Brian Jr..
"What do you mean, Junior?" asked Dean.
"Those are for Santa." said Brian Jr.. "And besides, Uncle Vinny made them special."
"Sorry, Junior." said Dean. "I didn't know these are for Santa."
"It's not your fault, Dean." said Vinny. "These have raisins in it."
"Ooooh." said the puppies. "Raisin Cookies."
"What would the cookies go great with some milk?" asked Brian Jr..
"That's a good idea, Junior." said Brian. "Don't want Santa to end up real thirsty whilst delivering presents."
"How about a carrot for Rudolph, Dad?" asked Frank.
"Make that two carrots." said Mitzi.
"Carrots too." said Brian chuckling.
o - o - o - o - o
After the cookies have cooled down, the family placed a plateful of cookies, a small glass of milk and two carrots on the table by the side of the fireplace, and the puppies left a note for Santa. "Well, looks like we're all set." said Brian.
"Yep, we're all prepared for tomorrow." said Ellie.
"Yeah, and then we're gonna open presents on Christmas Day." said Frank.
"We can't wait 'til morning to see what we have." said Mitzi.
"Me neither." said Brian Jr..
"We'll just have to sleep it off 'til morning, guys." said Sally.
"Speaking of which," said Brian looking at his phone for time and reads '8:30 PM'. "I think it's getting late."
"So do you think that we can get some shut-eye until morning?" said Ellie.
"That we do, dear." he said. "Come on, pups, time for bed."
"Aw." said the puppies.
"Do we have to?" asked Mitzi.
"Yes, Mitzi." said Ellie. "Now let's go upstairs, Mommy will tuck you pups in."
"I don't think that'll be necessary, signora." said Vinny. "In fact, why don't I tuck your pups in?"
"Tuck our pups in?" said Brian. "Are you sure, V?"
"I've tucked your pups in before, B." said Vinny. "I did say you owe me a favour."
"A favour, right." chuckled Brian. "Alright, brother, it's your call."
"Thanks, B." said Vinny, then he turns to the puppies. "Alright, kids, say goodnight to Mom and Dad, and let's go upstairs to bed."
"Alright, Uncle Vinny." said Brian Jr..
"Goodnight, Mom. Goodnight, Dad." said the puppies. Vinny leads the puppies upstairs.
"Goodnight, kids." said their mum and dad. "We love you."
After the puppies' visit to the bathroom and with their teeth brushed, Vinny tucks them into their beds in their bedrooms. "Uncle Vinny, will you read us a story?" asked Brian Jr..
"Why sure." said Vinny. "For this Christmas, I'll be obliged to read you a Christmas related bedtime story. It's called, 'The Night Before Christmas'." The puppies began to listen to their uncle's bedtime story, as Vinny cleared his throat and began.
"Twas the night before Christmas, when 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 St. Nicholas soon would be there. The children were nestled all snug in their beds, while visions of sugarplums danced in their heads. And mama in her handkerchief, and I in my cap, had just settled our brains for a long winter's nap. When out on a lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang out of 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 midday to objects below. When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, but a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer."
After long paragraphs, the puppies were already asleep as Vinny is about to finish. "He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down of a thistle. But I heard him exclaim, here he drove out of sight, "Merry Christmas to all, and to all a goodnight!". Aaww, buona notte, piccoli cuccioli." Vinny kissed the puppies' heads. "Sogni d'oro." he then closes the doors and walks to Brian & Ellie's bedroom.
In the two mates' bedroom, Vinny saw them laying in bed collarless, as soon as he got in. "Well, you two sure did each other like a couple of love dogs." he said.
"We did, alright." said Brian panting.
"It was worth a trip." said Ellie panting.
"What trip? The tunnel of love?" said Vinny.
"Pretty much." said Brian. The two mates heaved a sigh.
"Anyway, I'm gonna let you two wrap this up, I'll be ready for sleep just before Santa comes along." said Vinny, then he walks to the bathroom.
"I love you, Brian Horace Griffin." said Ellie feeling his cheek of his muzzle.
"I love you too, Ellie Kaputski Griffin." said Brian feeling her cheek of her muzzle. The two mates nuzzled each other. "We're so glad Max wasn't into this."
"At least he wasn't here to interfere." she said. "Now that we have our puppies and Vinny."
"Yeah," he said. "He's still in the pound for now. But still, we shouldn't worry about him."
"You said it, honey." she said. "We can still have our Christmas together."
"At least we can, dear." he said.
After his visit to the bathroom and with his teeth brushed, Vinny removes his collar and gets in his sleeping bag. "I couldn't help to hear this, but who's Max?" said Vinny.
"The Boxer." she said.
"Oh, I hate that delinquent." he said. "He's the worst. He's been nothing but trouble, ever since your dog show back in Quahog. But at least you two won both divisions."
"At least we have, brother." said Brian.
"And we lived happily ever after." she said.
"Well, we're glad that Max won't be bothering the both of yas anymore." said Vinny.
'I'd be hoping that they'll put Max to sleep for good.' thought Vinny laying his head on his pillow.
"Goodnight, you two." he said, then he closes his eyes.
"Goodnight, Vinny." said Brian. "Goodnight, sweetheart." he then kisses her.
"Goodnight, love dog." she said. "Goodnight, Vinny." The two mates turned off the lights, Brian cuddled Ellie and they shut their eyes to sleep.
o - o - o - o - o
Suddenly, there was a bump that woke some of the puppies up in the middle of the night. "What was that bump?" asked Dean softly.
"Yeah, how did that bump make us jump?" asked Brian Jr. softly.
"We better go check it out." said Frank quietly.
"Wait, Frank." said Brian Jr.. "Santa knows if we're awake in the middle of a Christmas night."
"Junior, it's only a song about Santa coming to town." said Frank. "Now let's go."
"Fine, just one peek and it's straight to bed." said Brian Jr.. And with that, Brian Jr., Frank and Dean got out of their beds and crept outside the bedroom.
They crept towards the stairway and peeked through the banister to see Santa Claus leaving presents under the Christmas tree. "Okay, that's Santa Claus." said Brian Jr.. "Now let's hurry back to bed."
"Now hold on, Junior." said Frank. "What makes you think that this man downstairs could be Santa Claus?"
"Because Frank," said Brian Jr.. "He's wearing red."
"And black boots." said Dean.
"Don't be ridiculous, Junior." said Frank. "We can't see red."
"Frank, all dogs are colourblind." said Dean. "But we know, that he's wearing red."
"Dean's right, Franklin." said Brian Jr.. Frank pushes Brian Jr. taking him down the stairs and Dean tries to stop them fighting.
"Bros, this is not the time to fight." said Dean.
The puppies stopped fighting as they saw Santa Claus. The three gaped. "Santa?" said Brian Jr..
Santa turned to the puppies and said. "Oh, hello little boys. You should be in bed asleep."
"Yeah well, you shouldn't be making that much bump waking us." said Frank.
"That's why we got here." said Dean.
"Oh, sorry to disturb you in your sleep." said Santa. "But don't mind me, I'm only doing my job. It's not like I've known you."
"You know my Dad." said Brian Jr..
"Our Dad, Junior." said Frank.
"Fine, our Dad." said Brian Jr.. "Stewie also."
"Fascinating." said Santa. "You were saying that your Dad and Stewie came all the way to the North Pole, just to come and see me."
"Yeah." said Dean. "Stewie thought that your workshop looked like Bridgeport, Connecticut."
"That was just a Christmas Story a long time ago." said Santa. "But, your Dad found out that I was in sickness, and he told everybody in Quahog to only ask for one Christmas present every year, turned out that my workshop back home was exactly as it was, a real Santa's Workshop in ship shape and now, I'm back in health."
"Wow." said the puppies.
"So that's how Dad and Stewie met you?" said Brian Jr..
"That's how it is, little Brian Jr.." said Santa. "Now hurry on, you three. Back to bed, back to bed." The puppies walked quickly back upstairs to bed.
"Goodnight, Santa." said Brian Jr., then he shuts the bedroom door. Santa returns to his duty.
Frank, Brian Jr. and Dean got themselves back into their beds. "Where have you three been?" asked Coco quietly.
"We just went to the bathroom." said Brian Jr..
"Why?" asked Coco.
"Bad dreams." said Frank.
"Whatever, let's just go back to sleep." said Coco, then they got back to sleep.
Suddenly, some of the puppies heard the jingling as Santa flies with his reindeers saying. "Ho, ho, ho, Merry Christmas to all, and all to a good night!" And this ends their Christmas Eve night, just wait until Christmas Day tomorrow and see what's under the tree.
END OF CHAPTER 4
AUTHOR'S NOTE: The puppies will soon be excited for Christmas, but what will they get? Find out tomorrow on Christmas Day for a conclusion. I do not own Paw Patrol either.
DISCLAIMER: This is a work of fan fiction using characters from Family Guy, which is a registered trademark of FOX and The Walt Disney Company. I do NOT own any of these Family Guy related characters, they belong to Seth MacFarlane, FOX and The Walt Disney Company. The story I tell here focuses on my fantasy of Brian X Ellie is my own invention and is not purported or believed to be part of Seth MacFarlane's story canon. This story is for entertainment purposes only and is not part of an official plot. I am not making any money of this fan fiction using any Family Guy characters. I am truly grateful for Seth MacFarlane for his awesome show taking place in Quahog, Rhode Island, for without his show, my story wouldn't exist.