The Sonic Christmas Carol
Chapter 7
With Alias as the Narrator
Ivo's eyes shot open in shock in the change in surroundings. He knelt up to see the figure, the graveyard; it all was gone and replaced with his bedroom!
Ivo looked in his hands to see the spirit's cloak replaced with his own blankets. He looked around in relief. "It's my room!"
Marine was also in awe, and sat down on the same windowsill with a sigh of relief. Now, imagine her shock when she heard Alias beside her.
"Yes, indeed it was his room! The bed was his own, the room was his own, the home was his own!"
"AHHH!" Marine screamed in shock. "You're back?"
Sonic: What? You really thought he was gone for good?
Knuckles: I hoped!
"Well of course! I said I would be!" Alias answered joyously. "But the best part for Ivo, was that his present and future laid before him, and that it could be changed."
"I will live my life in the past, the present, and the future!" Ivo proclaimed before dropping to his knees. "Oh Vector my partner, thank God for this day! Thank God and Christmas and everything else! I say on my knees Vector, on my knees!"
Knuckles: 'Thank everything else', eh? Ok then! Thank Clay Aiken, thank Michael Jackson, thank Madonna…
Ivo looked to his side and was in relief at the sight of his bed. "My bed curtains, my blankets! They're all still here! And I'm still here! It was a miracle!"
Ivo couldn't stand still out of his rejoice. He paced his room, stopping only once to see his messy bed head (what little he had…) and scoff at the sight before moving on. "I'm so excited; I don't know what to do! I'm as light as a feather, happy as an angel, giddy as an obsessed fan girl…"
Sonic: Translation, 'Amy Rose'.
(TWONK!)
Sonic (Dizzy): Ohh… look at the flying chao…
Tails: Uh Sonic? Cheese is over here…
Nearby, Marine carefully sat beside Alias on the outside sill while he closed the window quietly. "Uh, Alias? Should we really be sitting here? Don't you remember what happened the last time he did?"
"Marine, the story's almost finally over. Ivo is saved, and we're in the home stretch. What can possibly go wrong?"
Charmy: Do you possibly know Timmy Turner?
Ivo then rushed to the window, threw it open, throwing the two back down to Earth. Ivo looked about until he saw Charmy who was just walking by (though still using the wreath from yesterday to keep warm).
"You there boy!" Ivo called out.
"Who, me?" Charmy said, pausing a bit to see Marine pass by back to Alias.
"Tell me, what's today?" Ivo asked.
"……… Old man say what?" Charmy spoke confused.
"I said, what is today?" Ivo asked again.
"Today? It's Christmas Day sir!" Charmy answered.
"Christmas Day? Christmas!?!" Ivo exclaimed happily. "I didn't miss it! I still have time! Those spirits did it all in one night! Huh, of course they can! They can do anything they like!"
"……… Yup, they sure can sir!" Charmy supported before holding up the classic sign of a pot with a large crack in it.
"Listen, do you know about the grocery in the next street over?" Ivo asked.
"Yeah! Sure I do!" Charmy answered back.
"Ooh! A smart boy! A smart one indeed!" Ivo praised, his happiness obviously becoming overwhelming.
Charmy:……… Heeeeeeeeey! Did he just call me dumb?
"Do you know if they're still selling that prize turkey of theirs?" Ivo asked.
"The one twice as big as me? I saw this morning," Charmy answered.
"Good! And may I just say, it's great talking with you! Go buy it for me!" Ivo demanded.
"……… You're joking, right?" the bee spat.
"No! Buy it and I will give you a ring. No! 100 rings!" Ivo said happily.
Charmy could only looked in shock as the stingy man from yesterday indeed tossed him a bag, filled with enough money for the turkey and 100 extra. He picked it up, the stun wearing off. "Yes sir!" he cried as he flew off.
"And so the insect was off like a shot," Alias narrated. "So eager and so elate-AHH!" he stopped as Charmy accidentally ran into both him and Marine.
Charmy: CUT! Take two! Beep beep!
"Oh, sorry!" Charmy apologized before leaving once more.
Up above, Ivo closed his window before selecting some clothes from his closet. "Yes… I'll take that turkey straight to Miles Prower… it'll be twice little Timmy's size! It'll be such a great surprise!"
"And so, few moments later and dressed in his finest, Ivo came out into the world, ready to join them in celebrating Christmas!" Alias spoke.
Behind them, Ivo indeed came out, now dressed as he did for 2006 Sonic the Hedgehog game. Passing many, he called out "Merry Christmas!", much to their surprise. Greeting all that he could, he quickly came to the duo. Apologetically, he handed Alias back his cane with a "Merry Christmas!" and went on his way.
"And also with you Sir Robotnik!" Alias exchanged before continuing his narrative. "As he made his way with his greetings, all were out an about on this glorious morning. So it was not too long until he came upon two familiar faces."
Espio and Mighty were leaving another business, suddenly seeing Ivo rushing up to them. Mighty immediately readied his arm before Espio again held him back. "Mr. Robotnik…" Mighty grumbled.
"Hello gentlemen!" Ivo greeted. "Listen, about that donation you've asked me for. I've changed my mind! Put me down for..."
Both leaned in as Ivo whispered his amount, to their surprise. "How much!?!?" Mighty gasped.
"And not a ring less," Ivo smirked. "Many bank payments are in that I'll let you know."
"…Wow…" Mighty whispered. "I just wish there was something we could give to you."
Espio smiled as he then removed his green scarf, holding it out to Ivo who was in shock. "F-for me? A gift?" he asked. He wrapped it around his neck as the chameleon simply nodded. "……Thank you. Thank you! A thousand times! And Merry Christmas!"
Suddenly Charmy rushed up, the wrapped turkey barely in his arms. "Here's your turkey Mr. Robotnik!"
"Marvelous! Come with me!" Ivo began as they took off. Naturally, the music picks up.
(Ivo):
With a thankful heart, with an endless joy
With a growing family every girl and boy
Will be nephew and niece to me!
(Gathering crowd):
Will be nephew and niece to me!
(Ivo):
Will bring love, hope, and peace to me!
(Crowd):
Love, hope, and peace to me!
Yes and every night will end, and every day shall start,
With a grateful prayer and a thankful heart!
With an open smile and with open doors
I will bid you welcome what is mine is yours
With a glass raised to toast your health!
With a glass raised to toast your health!
And a promise to share the wealth!
Promise to share the wealth!
I will sail a friendly course, file a friendly chart,
On a sea of love and a thankful heart!
Life is like a journey…
Who knows when it ends?
Yes and if you need to know,
The measure of a man,
You simply count his friends!
Stop and look around you!
The glory that you see…
Is born again each day.
Don't let it slip away.
How precious life can be!
Ivo soon went about the town, picking up more things from the store for his plan. As he went, he stopped by homes of his renters, giving gifts and joy. Why, he even went so far as to stop at the local nursing home where his even more elderly grandfather and less-than-but-still-elderly employer were housed to give them gifts. He surprised all he met with his changed ways, shocking even cousin Maria when he stopped to give gifts to her and Chris. Soon enough most of the town was following Ivo, joining and watching this new man. His penultimate stop became his own business, leaving much coal for his chao workers for when they return. As Ivo left his business to got to his final stop, he continued his singing.
With a thankful heart that is wide awake
I make this promise: every breath I take
Will be used now to sing your praise!
Used now to sing your praise!
And to beg you to share my days!
Beg you to share your days!
With a loving guarantee, that even if we part,
I will hold you close in a thankful heart!
I will hold you close in a thankful……… heart!
Finally, they all arrived at the Prower residence. Ivo quickly had them all go to the side and out of sight. He took a deep breath, forced his formerly usual face, and knocked loudly on the door. He then noticed Charmy still behind him with the turkey and sent him to the rest. He reformed his face and then spoke aloud. "Miles Prower!"
The door opened slowly, a shaky Miles peeking out. "M-m-m-m-Mr. Robotnik?"
"So here you are," Ivo stated, sounding too much like his old self. "You were not at work as we discussed."
"But sir, we did discuss it," Miles protested timidly. "You gave me the day off for Christmas."
"I?" Ivo spat. "I, Ivo Robotnik, gave you the day off? Does that sound like something I would do?"
"N-n-n-no sir, but you did!" the fox answered.
"I've had enough of this Mr. Prower," Ivo said darkly.
Amy, who was beside the door frame inside, heard it all and reached her breaking point at that line. "And I, sir, have had enough of you!"
"Now Amy…" Miles failed to reign.
"And therefore Miles Prower," Ivo began.
"And therefore you will leave this house right now!" Amy shouted.
"And therefore I will raise your salary!" Ivo finished with a smile.
"And I'm gonna raise you right off of the gr-" Amy began, her Piko Hammer ready to swing when she stopped in realization. "Come again?"
"I am going to raise your salary," Ivo repeated. "And pay your mortgage."
Amy blinked before looking at her hammer and tucked it behind her back, dragging Miles in front of her. "Really?" Miles asked, astonished. "W-well come in Mr. Robotnik!"
"Before I do that Miles, would you and your family like to join us for a turkey dinner on this fine Christmas day?" Ivo then stepped inside to show the townsfolk, Charmy first with the turkey. "Merry Christmas."
The family looked on at the clamor as the already prepared food was being placed on their table before joining in on the excitement. Outside Alias and Marine (who was finishing the last of her cookies,) looked in pleasure as Alias looked back out to the readers, happily twirling his cane. "Ivo indeed made good on his word, and better! He did it all as he promised, and infinitely more."
"But uh… what about Timmy?" Marine asked with worry.
"Ivo was well aware of what had to be done," Alias spoke. "He contributed well to Timmy's health. In the end, it was more than enough to receive the medical attention he needed. Thanks to Ivo's care, Timmy got to live on."
"Aw, well isn't that sweet?" Marine spoke with a smile.
"And to Timmy," Alias continued, "Ivo became like a second father. Ivo Robotnik had become as good a friend, as good an employer, and as good a man as the city of Station Square had ever known. Ever since it was known that Ivo knew how to keep the message and spirit of Christmas alive throughout the year long, claiming that any could do the same if they knew how. May this be true with us, and all. So as Timmy gazed about the banquet that Ivo provided, he spoke…"
Inside the house, little Timmy sat on Ivo knee at the head of the table, and indeed spoke. "God bless us."
"Indeed," Ivo joined. "God bless us. Everyone."
(All):
The love we found,
The love we found.
We carry with us,
So we're never quite alone.
The love we found,
The love we found.
The sweetest dream,
That we have ever known…
The love we found,
The love we found.
We carry with us,
So we're never quite alone…
The view then moves out of the house, showing the massive throng that still awaited at the Prower house. On the outskirt, Alias and Marine were waving goodbye.
"Later guys! And Merry Christmas!" Marine shouted.
"Farewell to you all, and heed the message well!" Alias shouted.
As the view fades to black, we can still hear Marine and Alias talk to each other while the credits went along.
"You know Alias, I have to admit it. Despite a few 'mishaps'… this actually was pretty fun!"
"Aw, no problem! I should thank you actually! You didn't have to do this you know."
"Uh… Alias? I did. I lost a bet, remember?"
"Oh yeah… what was that bet anyway?"
"You don't remember? You were there at the time…"
At that point you can here a classic record scratch as the credits were replaced with a new scene: Alias and Marine standing across from Big.
"Now, hang on a minute!" Alias said. "You're telling us, that you can be cool."
Big nodded his head.
"If you're right, I have to join this nutjob in hostin' his Christmas story?" Marine clarified.
Big nodded again.
"But if you're wrong, you have to give up your spot in Sonic Chronicles?" Alias finished.
Big nodded again.
The duo looked at each other for one split second before grinning wildly at the cat and said the same thing: "You're going down man!"
Big then pulled out a pair of shades, perfectly made for his head. He crossed his arms in front of his chest in a casual manner. Then, he spoke. However, this time his voice was deep, soulful, and to quote an acquaintance of mine, 'hunky and irresistible'. "Yo baby, how's it going?"
Silence reigned for a few seconds before the duo shouted. "Danggit!" "D'arvit!"
The view then faded back into the credits while Alias said one last thing. "Nope. Don't remember anything like that."
The End
The video was stopped, the some viewers now staring at Big who just chuckled.
"Well, the movie's over. What's the final judgment?" Sonic shouted.
To his surprise however, most of the others were already asleep. Sonic blinked before shrugging his shoulders with a smirk. He turned off the TV, dimmed down the lights, and pulled up a pillow. They'll decide later.
As Sonic fell asleep, only one last thing was spoken, and it was whispered my Knuckles.
"I still think Santa Claus Conquers the Martians is the worst Christmas movie ever…"
Ladies and Gentlemen, please heed the message that this story holds. Be you Christian or not, the lesson here must still be heeded by all people.
Then the king will say to those on his right 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.' Then the righteous will answer him and say, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? When did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? When did we see you ill or in prison, and visited you?' And the king will say to them in reply 'Amen, I say to you, whatever you did to one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.'
-Matthew 25: 34-40
The Unknown Alias's status: signed out.
Date of completion: 11/30/2008