Christmas Restored
Views From A Dust Speck Chapter 17
Epilogue
Notes: I have been singing Welcome Christmas from How The Grinch Stole Christmas in choir and this chapter is inspired by that song. No lyrics are directly referenced. It's set during Christmastime after the events of Seussical. Happy Holidays everyone!
It is hard to believe another year has passed already and how far Whoville and its citizens have come. Two major things have happened that I am excited to share with everyone.
Firstly, after Horton's trial all Whos started a new chapter in our lives... this is a chapter of co-existence in the jungle. It feels almost liberating to be off of that clover. Mr. and Mrs. Mayor have worked tirelessly with Horton and Gertrude to make sure that the jungle creatures and Whos have a smooth transition to this new living situation. Gertrude and Horton are now living together and raising the Elephant Bird. He is aptly named Jojo after the Who that united us all. Our new house is not very far from the tree where Mayzie and her seven back up singers live. I have become friends with a few of the back up singers Jessica and Tia and they are very nice. Tia is a few years younger than me. They even offered to give me some tips on performing which I think is really neat! I can't wait to get to know them and the rest of the Bird Girls better.
Secondly, the Butter Battle is finally over. The day my cousins arrived home was a joyous occasion. We must have cried for a good hour at the airport. It's hard to imagine that last Christmas was so dismal and dreary and Mr. and Mrs. Mayor thought they'd almost lost JoJo in battle. The mood has changed so drastically. The Christmas pageant was two days ago. I am so grateful to share this occasion with everyone in Nool.
At the Christmas pageant I sat next to Abigail and Jocelyn. Mayzie's back ups singers Tia, Evie, Orla and Jessica were also at our table.
"Isn't it great to see everyone getting along?" Evie asked.
Jocelyn nodded her head. "Definitely. I could have never imagined Christmas in the Jungle Of Nool with so many awesome new friends and neighbors."
"You guys must be so happy the war is over too." Tia said
I nodded " Definitely. For awhile I was so unsure if my cousins would even return home safely. If you think about it Mr. and Mrs. Mayor almost lost Jojo in that stupid war. If they had things would not be like this."
Abigail shuddered. " I don't even want to think about that Dem."
Jocelyn nodded. "Neither do I."
We heard a tap on a wine glass and turned our attention toward the podium where Mr. and Mrs. Mayor stood.
" Welcome citizens of Whoville and Nool to our first united holiday pageant. The performance will get under way in a couple minutes and then Mr. Grinch will carve the ceremonial roast beast."
Everyone applauded loudly.
Mrs. Mayor smiled. " We couldn't be more grateful to our friends Gertrude and Horton. They have been instrumental in uniting all of us together. We look forward to many gatherings like this in the years to follow.
More applause.
"Now sit back relax and enjoy the pageant." Mr. Mayor said. They then took their seats at the table they were sitting at with Horton, Gertrude and the rest of the Bird Girls."
"You guys are going to love this pageant! We look forward to it every year." Jocelyn said to Tia, Jessica Evie and Orla.
"We're very excited." Evie was grinning from ear to ear.
Once the pageant concluded and dinner was served we dug into our meal furiously.
"Did Mayzie ever come back from Palm Beach?" Jocelyn asked
Jessica nodded. "She came home about three weeks after the trial ended. I can tell you one thing for certain Horton was not very happy to see her."
I frowned. "Why not?"
"If you were Horton wouldn't you be mad at her too after all he went through with being ridiculed by everyone?" Orla asked
"I see your point."
"Are things okay between the two of them now?" Jocelyn asked.
Tia nodded as she swallowed some mashed potatoes. "Yeah. Mayzie promised Horton that she'd help him and Gertrude raise the Elephant Bird. That seems to be going well so far."
"Did she ever explain why she was away on vacation for so long?" I asked
Orla shrugged. " She said she was working but I don't think that was entirely true. I mean working while you're on vacation sort of defeats the purpose of going on vacation in the first place."
Abigail nodded. " That's definitely true. Wasn't there some kind of romance involved or something like that?"
Tia shrugged. "Her ex boyfriend lives in Fort Worth. They probably went out for dinner but I don't think they're planning on getting back together. You never know with Mayzie though."
I felt someone's hands cover my eyes. "Guess who Demi?"
"Wynona." I said
My cousin smiled at me. "Yup!"
"Merry Christmas Kiddo." Jocelyn said
Wynona smiled. "Thanks Joce you too. I don't know about you guys but I'm so happy that stupid war is over with."
"I think we can all agree with you there I said.
"There are some young jungle creatures around you age Wynona." Tia said.
Wynona smiled. "I know! I've already met them. They are awesome and so nice. I am really happy that the Whos and jungle creatures are united as one now."
Evie smiled at my cousin. "We couldn't be happier for that either. It's great that everyone is getting along!"
"Was there any reason behind the war?" Tia asked my cousin
Wynona shook her head. " No. It was really stupid if you ask me. Who really cares if you eat your bread butter side up?"
Orla shrugged. "Not very many people I would imagine."
Some tapped Wynona on the shoulder. She turned around and saw two Wickersham Brothers Louie and Hugo smiling at her.
"Hey, a bunch of us are going outside to go sledding and build a snowman. Do you want to come?"
Wynona smilled. "Yeah, sure!"
"Have fun." I said kissing my cousin on the cheek.
"Thanks Dem." My cousin followed her new friends outside.
I looked around the function hall at my family and friends new and old.
As I said earlier I couldn't be happier with how far Whoville and its citizens have come in the past year.
