Ep. 9: Christmas Special Part 2
Meanwhile, back at the Butter Craft Airship, Mitch paces impatiently around in his and Jerome's room, thinking of what to do to prevent Ashely from falling in love with Jerome.
"Come on, where are they? They should have been here by now", Mitch said to himself in an agitated tone. Appearing in the doorway after a few mintues is Griffinblitz, Glacier, and Krissi.
"Finally, you guys are here", Mitch exclaimed, walking up to them.
"Mitch, we were celebrating in the café, so you better have a good reason for dragging us out of there and gathering us in here", Griffin said.
"I do have a good reason, now listen. Jerome took the girl I love, so it's up to me to win her back. But I can't do this alone. I chose you three because you're the only Minecrafters I could trust, and judging by your physical appearances, I don't think anyone will suspect a thing from each of you", Mitch said. Krissi is seen chewing on the collar of her shirt, Glacier staring at her with an awkward look while Griffin scratches his ear with his paw due to an itch.
"Anyway, here's the plan. We head onto the deck of the ship, where the café is located. Part of the deck floor is made up of glass, so we'll need to be careful on where we step. Once we have located Jerome and Ashely, I'll dump that bucket of cold water onto Jerome's head. When he leaves to go and clean up, I'll sneak back into the ship, make my way to the café, and meet with Ashely and tell her what Jerome was up to all along. Got it?" Mitch explained. The Minecrafters nod in agreement.
"Great. Come on, let's go", Mitch finished off. He pads across the room. But when he gets to the doorway. The next thing he hears is a tripwire being clicked. He freezes and looks around, hoping that it didn't activate anything. Then, Griffin appears by his side.
"What is it, Mitch?" Griffin asked.
"I don't know, but I could have swore that I heard a tripwire being clicked", Mitch replied. He glances downward and see that a block is missing underneath him and the humanoid cat. Griffin does the same.
"Huh. The floor's missing", Griffin stated. Then, he and Mitch fall through the hole, screaming as they descended into the darkness. Glacier and Krissi reach the hole and look downward.
"Is this part of the plan?" Krissi questioned.
"Maybe. We should get to the café and see what will happen", Glacier said.
"Good idea. Let's go", Krissi replied. They leap over the hole and make their way towards the café.
Meanwhile, Mitch and Griffin continue to scream as they fall deeper into the interior of the ship. Then, a large metal-coiled wire catches Mitch and Griffin by their arms. Mitch looks around, trying to see where they have landed.
"What is this place?", Griffin said.
"This is the one of the many wiring parts of the ship. It is extremely dangerous to be here. If one of these wires break, the entire ship is malfunction and explode from the inside-out", Mitch said. They quickly let go of the wire and land safety on their feet on the cold metal flooring. They look around, thousands of wires in their way. On one of the wires, a note struck on one wire. Mitch pads to the note, takes it off the wire, and reads it.
"Dear Mitch, if you're reading this, it means that you're in a place where you can't get out of. I had a feeling that you would try and ruin my date with Ashely, so I had Quentin and Ian build this tripwire trap, to keep you down there until my date is finished. Once I have captured Ashely's heart, I will let you out of there, but after that, Ashely will have fallen for me. Enjoy your stay, sincerely, Jerome. P.S.: Never judge a Bacca", Mitch read the note. He gets enraged and tears the note apart.
"We need to get out of here, Griffin. Before it's too late", Mitch said.
"But how will we get out of here?" Griffin asked.
"We'll have to find our way out of here until we can find an air vent or something", Mitch replied. He and Griffin start navigating through the wires, careful to not break or step on any wires.
Meanwhile, above the ship, back in Mitch and Jerome's room, the Bacca is in the room, readying himself for the date. A dark-toned piano begins to play in the background as Jerome ties a bowtie around his neck. Then, he begins to sing.
-Jerome: This date is going to be perfect.
A date with a hot and beautiful girl.
When she sees my bright red tie, her heartstrings will simply fly.
With Mitch out of the way, this date will be a whirl.
Meanwhile, back within the wiring parts, Mitch runs through a clear space while seeing his reflection on the sliver wall, Griffin running besides him.
-Mitch: This date was going to be perfect.
A chance for me to reveal my love to that girl.
But now, we're stuck here in this cell, or shall I call it hell.
My true feelings will come crashing down on my world.
-Jerome: I carelessly ditch that weak Mitch.
This date will be a piece of cake.
Then, I'll be honest when I say,
"When I see you every moment, my heart beats with a hard torment".
The real truth is I'm not even in love with her!
No, I'm not in love with Ashely.
In my heart, love is so empty!
But I still want her in my WORLD!
-Mitch: We must get out while we are still about,
find a way to escape this place.
If I saw Jerome, I would say this in his face.
"You don't deserve to have Ashely. I'm the one who sees her lovey-dovey".
We must get out, so we need to keep up the pace.
Mitch and Griffin reach a deserted minecart, leading downward and through the wires. Mitch runs over to the cart and tries pushing it, but the rusting rails make it difficult for movement.
-Mitch: I am so in love with her.
When I hear her voice, everything but her is a blur.
Griffin gets to the cart and offers to push it. Mitch smiles as he enters the minecart. Griffin grunts as he starts pushing the cart. One inch by one, the cart begins to move.
-Mitch: Oh, my lovely Ashely.
I'll soon see your beauty.
Suddenly, the cart starts going downward. Griffin hops into the cart as it descends downward, avoiding the bundles of wires overhead. But then, the end of the track comes into view. Mitch gasps as he prepares for the inevitable to come. When the cart hits the obstacle, he and Griffin go flying out of the cart. Griffin quickly grabs Mitch by his hoodie, unsheathes his claws, and punctures through the hard metal of a wall. Mitch looks up in amazement as the feline starts clawing his way to the top of the wall.
Meanwhile, in the café, Jerome enters through the doors and smiles braggingly as Ashely greets him at a nearby table.
-Jerome: Our date is finally beginning. Her thoughts of Benja will slowly be ending.
Back in the wiring parts, Mitch and Griffin reach the top of the wall. An air venting comes into their view. Mitch quickly walks up to the vent and peers through one of the spaces. He spots Jerome greeting Ashely at their table.
-Mitch: Oh, the date will now begin. Jerome actually just might win!
My sweet Ashely will be...
"Mine. All mine", Jerome thought in his hand, laughing evilly.
Meanwhile, outside of the ship from all of the commotion going on, Bodil and his friends continue to track down Baki's footprints, but each print is slowly disappearing due to the falling snow. They reach a short hill above the land and look around, wondering where the snowman had gone.
"Where is he? Did we lose him?" Bashur said.
"There he is! That house over there", Simon said, pointing north. Bodil and Bashur look over as they see a white figure enter what appears to be an old and deserted wooden house. In the house, Baki sighs as he places a snow globe on top of a mantelpiece. Within the globe, it showed a snowman being built by a couple of children. Baki glances over at the globe, then looks away. He walks up to a table and places down a book, the only decoration is a snowflake. Baki pads over to a chair and sits down, shutting his eyes as he tries to compress something in his mind away.
"Hey Baki", a high-pitched voice was heard, scaring Baki out of his seat. He looks behind himself as Bashur, Simon, and Bodil appear behind the chair we was sitting on.
"What the? How did-how did you guys get here?" Baki questioned.
"We followed you here", Bodil said. Baki looks disgustingly at the men. Bodil quickly changes the subject.
"But not that we were stalking you. We just followed because we wanted to ask you something", Bodil explained thoroughly.
"Well, whatever it is, can it please wait until tomorrow?" Baki asked annoyingly.
"But tomorrow is Craftmas! You can't spend the greatest time of year, alone in this old and cold house", Bashur told Baki.
"What is this, anyway?" Simon asked, grabbing the globe from the mantelpiece and shake it violently. He stops and watches the small snowflakes fly everywhere in the globe. Baki runs over and grabs the globe out of his hands.
"Don't touch that! You'll break it", Baki warned him, placing the globe back. Simon glances at the globe, then back at Baki.
"Then why do you have it anyway? You said it yourself that you hated Craftmas", Simon implied.
"I didn't say I hate Craftmas. I just don't like to celebrate it as much as before", Baki replied. Bodil and Bashur walk up to the snowman.
"Why?" Bodil asked. Baki gazes at the window, watching the snowflakes outside fall endlessly. Then, he looks back at the Bulgarians and the melon.
"Years ago, I...I wasn't born on this world. I was created through snow and the memories of happy children. When I was created, I made every child I met feel happy. It was a great month for me and every Minecrafter. But after the month of December ended, I...I casted out on the streets as the snow began to melt. And so would I. Many months pass, and when December came, the snow fell and I would be created again. It was a process that I had to go through my entire life. At one point, I had enough of it. Last December, when I was created again, I ran away. I didn't want to go through another cycle of months, being nothing more than a puddle. I traveled through every biome that exists in Minecraftia, even the desert", Baki explained.
"How did you get through the hot days or the hot biomes?" Bashur asked.
"I used anything I could grab to shield myself from the rays of the sun. Giant leafs, hats, anything I could get my hands on. Now that it's Craftmas again, I finally found a place where I can live in solitude. But sometimes, I long to be back at where I was first created. But I didn't want to melt again, so I bought that snow globe to remember the times I spent with the children", Baki finished off. "I just wish Craftmas would last for a while longer". Bashur is on the verge of tears while Simon closes his eyes in respect.
"Oh god, that's a such sad story", Bashur said, his voice breaking a few times. Bodil take a step closer to Baki.
"Baki, I understand everything that has happened to you, but don't blame Craftmas for your departure from the kids. You can still come with us to celebrate. I'm sure our general Sky will work things out with you", Bodil offered.
Baki gives a sad smile. "I appreciate you trying to help me, Bodil. Really I do, but I would prefer living by myself in this house", Baki admitted, looking down in shame. Bodil sighs as he steps back.
"Alright, Baki. I understand", Bodil said. While the conversation slowly comes to an end, Bashur walks up to the table and looks down at the book. He picks it up and turns a couple of pages. He slightly jerks up when he sees the contents of the book.
"Huh. These kids look very familiar to me. But why? Wait, is that...?", Bashur thought to himself. Then, he turns while still holding the book.
"Hey Baki, I think you may want to come with-", Bashur started to say, but his foot gets caught in a loose plank in the floor. He yelps as he falls forward, letting go of the book. Simon is fooling around with a flint 'n' steel and the book knocks the tool out of his hands. They go flying into the fireplace, the steel skids across the flint and ignites it. The book suddenly bursts into flames.
"No!" Baki yelled. He gasps as he sees his arms begin to drip water. "Put it out!" Simon grabs the snow globe on top of the mantelpiece and throws it towards the fire. The glove breaks apart, but the liquid inside puts the fire out. Baki looks in distress, his lasting memories of the fun times have been burned away. Slowly, he turns and glares at the melon.
"Uh...the book is medium-rare now?" Bashur said, chuckling weakly. The next thing that happens, Bodil, Simon, and Bashur are kicked out of the house. They get up and watches as Baki glares at all of them.
"Don't let me catch any of you on my turf again", Baki growls at them.
"Baki, please, I'm sorry!" Bashur apologized.
"You're sorry? You're sorry!? No...no, it's okay. It's completely okay. No, it's-it's all good", Baki said with false sympathy. Bodil and Simon knew that he was lying, but Bashur falls for it.
"Really?" He asked happily.
"NO, you idiot!" Baki yelled out and with that, he slams the door shut.
"Ugh. I thought Bulgarians were suppose to help each other, but I guess I was sadly mistaken", Simon said to himself with a smirk.
"Geez, I'm no idiot. What does that snowman think he is?", Bashur said. "And to think that I was gonna tell him that the kids who made him were me and a couple of friends who are now recruits". Bodil and Simon freeze and look over at the melon. Bashur does the same, unaware that he had info. that was vital to them.
"What?" He asked nonchalantly.
"What did you say?" Bodil asked.
"I just said that I was gonna tell him that the pictures he had in the book had me and several other friends I know in that book", Bashur said.
"Wait...you created Baki!?" Simon questioned.
"Yeah, but I completely forgot about him after he disappeared. It didn't take me until now to realize that it really was him", Bashur replied. "But now, I can see that he doesn't want to celebrate Craftmas with others. He didn't even recognize me, so what's the point anymore?"
"We can change Baki's opinion of Craftmas, Bashur. He just needs to be convinced by the kids he used to play with", Bodil said. Bashur raises his head, finding determination again.
"You're right. How should we do this?" Bashur asked.
"I already have a plan. And for sure, it will work", Bodil said.
Meanwhile, back at the ship, Mitch pulls at the metal venting, separating him from the café. After another failed attempt, Mitch glances through the spaces again. He can vaguely see Ashely laughing as Jerome tells her something, probably about how Mitch gets knocked out of the Hunger Games in a funny way.
"Look at him, Griffin. Probably boasting about he is the Pope of Power Moves and an expert PVP warrior", Mitch said, the feline walks up to him by his side.
"Well, Mitch, here's your chance now to get her back. Show her how much you truly love her. Do a power move to get us out of here", Griffin encouraged him.
"You're right", Mitch said. He starts backing away from the vent. He gets to the very back of the wall and gets into a runner's position.
Meanwhile, in the café, Ashely ceases off her laughter as she looks at Jerome with a warm look.
"Wow, Jerome, you're really funny. I'm so glad you asked me to come with you", Ashely said, placing her hand on top of Jerome's furry hand.
"I'm just glad you accepted my offer", Jerome replied, flashing a boastful smile at her. Ashely looks up at him as well, but soon, they realize that they are inches away from each other's lips.
"Well, this is awkward", Jerome said.
"Well, I mean, it doesn't have to be", Ashely implied. Slowly, inch by inch, they start to lean towards each other. Back near the vent, Griffin gasps as he sees the duo. He quickly turns to Mitch.
"Mitch, Jerome and Ashely are gonna kiss!" Griffin exclaimed.
"Oh, no, they aren't!" Mitch replied. He takes off towards the vent. Back in the café, Jerome and Ashely are millimeters away from kissing, but then...a feathered creature jumps onto their table, making them flinch back and away from each other.
"A chicken?" Ashely asked. The rooster takes off from the table. Then, jumping on the table and off is Tyler.
"Cocker, please! Let me love you!" Tyler exclaimed. He chases after the chicken, knocking a few recruits off their feet. Then, appearing in one of the doorways is Glacier and Krissi.
"Ashely, don't do it!" Glacier exclaimed. Following behind her is Krissi.
"Jerome trapped Mitch and Griffin so that he could have you to himself!", Krissi yelled out. Ashely turns her gaze towards Jerome with a confused look.
"What!? Come on! That's-that's not true at all", Jerome nervously said. Then, bursting out of the air vent is Mitch. He falls towards the floor, but until a cushion breaks his fall. He stumbles to his feet and dashes towards the table. Along the way, he crashes into several recruits, quickly apologizing to them before making his way to the table again. Then, he climbs on top of a buffet table and straggles around the food, drinks, and other desserts. Suddenly, Mitch steps into a punch bowl and falls over, landing face-first into a cake. After a few quiet seconds, Mitch lifts himself out of the cake, chucks of the cake fall off, revealing his eyes. Ashely and Jerome stare angrily at the Minecrafter, who is a few feet away from where they are.
"Uh...hey?" Mitch weakly said.
"Mitch, what the heck!?" Ashely said.
"Dude, you just ruined our date and the Craftmas buffet! Why don't you do yourself a favor and get out!?" Jerome fiercely asked him. Mitch shakes the rest of the smashed cake from his face and glares at the Bacca.
"Not until I get what I want! My love for Ashely!" Mitch admitted, not even realizing it. He lunges for the Bacca while Ashely stares at the duo in shock and surprise. The PVP warriors tumble around across the floor, trying to land hits on each other. Then, entering the room is Sky. He gasps as when he sees his friends fighting with each other. He flies over to them and tries to get them apart.
"Guys, stop!" Sky yelled. But they don't listen and continue to fight. Sky takes in a deep breathe.
"HEY!" He screamed. They stop fighting and glance up at Adam. Every recruit in the room stare as Jerome and Mitch get to their feet.
"What is going on here!?" Adam questioned. Jerome and Mitch look at each other for a split second, then look back at the general and start arguing at him at the same time. Sky shakes his head, not understanding what they are saying. Then, Ashely stands in and quiets them.
"Stop!" She yelled, making the Bacca and the Benja stop arguing. Then, she turn towards Mitch.
"Mitchell, what is going on here?" Ashely questioned him. Mitch looks nervously around without moving his head. With no other option left and not wanting to lie in front of everyone, he comes with honesty.
"Okay...the truth is...I'm in love with you, Ashely. Ever since you became the army organizer, I've...I've always had this crush on you, but I could never encourage myself enough to reveal that to you. Jerome tried to give me advice on how to win you over, but I failed miserably and Jerome succeeded. But if you're still gonna be with Jerome, then let me just say that...you're the most beautiful, nicest, and loving girl that I have ever gotten the privilege to know and...I hope Jerome treats you right", Mitch said, a faint blush appears over his cheeks. Ashely looks in surprise as Jerome smiles and claps his hands.
"Well done, my friend", Jerome said after a few claps. Mitch looks over at him.
"Wait, what?" Mitch said in confusion.
"You see, since you didn't have enough bravery to admit to Ashely that you love her, I thought I take her first so that you can build up enough courage to come and stop our date. Any guy who's willing to sacrifice anything to stop his best friend from taking his crush away from him...is probably the best boyfriend any gal could have", Jerome said. Ashely smiles with glee as she runs from Jerome and embraces Mitch in a loving hug. Mitch flinches back slightly, but he doesn't resist her embrace and hugs her back.
"I love you, too, Mitch", Ashely said with a sigh. After a few seconds of their embrace, they lean back and look at each other. Ashely and Mitch lean forward and capture their lips in a kiss. Recruits 'aww' and applaud for the new couple. Within the crowds of recruits, Avernus spills tears from his eyes as he holds a plate of cake, Alix stands right next to him.
"It's so beautiful!" Aver cried out.
"It sure is, Aver. The holidays can be emotional at times", Alix said.
"No, it's not that. It's just that this cake tastes so beautiful and I want more, but Mitch squashed the rest of the cake", Avernus sobbingly said, taking a mouthful of cake and stuff it in his mouth. Alix rolls his eyes in amusement.
Meanwhile, outside of the ship and halfway across the land from it, Baki sighs sadly as he gazes at the fireplace, a few burning embers still scorching his book and the snow globe shattered over the wood. He leans backwards on his seat.
"Where will my life go now?" Baki said to himself. Suddenly, a series of knocks on the door grab his attention. He sighs annoyingly as he marches up to the door and opens it.
"What do you guys want? I thought I told you to-", Baki cuts short. In front of him is Bodil, Simon, Bashur, and several recruits gathered behind them. Baki looks over the recruits, then gazes at the three Minecrafters.
"Who are these Minecrafters and what are you three doing here?" Baki said, anger rising in his tone. Bashur walks up to the snowman.
"Baki, don't you remember me? Or any of these guys? We were the kids who first built you", Bashur said.
"I...definitely don't remember a melon kid back then", Baki said, staring closely at the melon.
"I'm the one who ate the yellow snow...and had to get my stomach pumped because of that", Bashur embarrassingly admitted, making a few of the recruits snicker. Baki squints his eyes, a very vague memory begins to form within his mind.
"Wait...Brandon?" Baki revealed. Simon and Martin look confused at the melon.
"Brandon? Is that your real name?" Simon asked.
"So what? Just because my real name is Brandon Asher doesn't prove anything", Bashur said.
"Yeah, but it proves why everyone calls you Bashur", Bodil replied. Bashur shakes off the subject and turns back to the snowman Minecrafter.
"Anyway, you gotta know at least some of these guys", the melon explained, showing Baki the recruits. The snowman looks at each of their faces, three of them males and the other two females.
"Wait...I think I remember...Jessica?" Baki pointed to one of the female, who nods in response. Then, he starts guessing out names. "George? Ridley? Xavier? And...Maryland?" Each name that he said, each one was correct. Baki stares in shock, these full-grown adults were the kids that he used to play with until he ran off. They come together and join Baki in a hug, one that he doesn't refuse.
"I can't believe it. I thought I'd never see each of you again", Baki said.
"Same here, Baki", Jessica said.
"Why did you run off in the first place?" George asked. Baki looks down in guilt before answering the question.
"It's just that at the very end of every Craftmas since the first time I was created, you guys would forget about me and leave me out in the world to melt away. And...I thought you all didn't care about me anymore", Baki explained.
"Baki...we didn't want you to feel that way. But some things in life must eventually come to an end. All the snow has to melt, so we thought that if we ignored you, it would take away the pain of us not playing with you for months until the next Craftmas. But I can see that it had the opposite effect on you", Xaiver replied.
"We never forgot about you, Baki. You were the only person who kept us entertained throughout the holidays. When you ran off, we thought that the fun times were coming to an end", Ridley said.
"But it doesn't have to end, Baki. You can still be our friend and celebrate Craftmas with everyone. In fact, we all have a early Craftmas gift that we want you to have", Maryland told him.
Half a hour later, inside the ship, Sky leads the snowman through a hallway, along with the others. He gets to a particular room and opens the door. Baki gapes as he steps inside, the entire room is made up of ice and snow, the perfect environment for a snowman.
"This room is specially made for someone like you, Baki. I created the interior using my Ice Essence, so the ice won't melt for at least 3 years. But even then, I'll be able to freeze it up again. Welcome to the Sky Army, Baki", Sky said, holding out his hand. Baki smiles as he grips the general's hand in a handshake. Sky nods as he exits the room, Bodil, Simon, and Bashur enter the room.
"Thank you guys...for changing the errors of my way and making me realize that Craftmas can be a wonderful holiday", Baki said.
"You're welcome, Baki. Now that we're friends, you want to join me and Simon here in parkour maps and trolling?" Bodil offered. Baki smiles warmly.
"Of course, Bodil", Baki answered. "Well, let's go and celebrate!" The Minecrafters agree and head out of the room, joining the recruits in the main lobby for Christmas carols and early present opening. Not only had Baki found a new home with many old and new friends, but also, Mitch had finally revealed his love for Ashely. It would be two Christmas miracles to have happened. Sure, some people may have dislikes towards Christmas, but maybe, just maybe, if you would give it a chance, you might just find something that will truly make you happy. Good night, and merry Christmas.
I hope you guys enjoyed this very special Christmas special...wow, two specials in the same sentence.
Anyway, for the votes on the poll, I may not have reached that 10 votes for yes, but I got enough of them to let me know that you guys really want to see what I look like. So soon after this chapter goes up, I will temporarily replace my current pic with a pic of my face. Make sure to leave reviews of what you think of my appearance and also the parts 1 & 2 of the Christmas specials.
Songs:
Parody Song: This Date Perfect - A Parody to MLP's This Day Aria
