Disclaimer:
The transformers doesn't belong to me, but to Hasbro and Michael Bay, only the plot is mine.
Well Christmas is near, and like the other people Joana and Sam Witwicky started to preparing the stuff for Christmas.
Joana is helping her mother in preparing the traditional Christmas Sweets Lusos, she worked hard to do it... she and her family will spend the Christmas eve on the Autobot base, where Joana's mother will prepare the traditional Christmas meal from my country, I will refer it during the story... Ratchet will help her with the cooking!
One thing all the Autobots will use their holoforms ... which are programmed to eat human food and taste the several flavours, and feel emotions!
Enjoy the reading folks!
A special celebration...
All arrived at Autobot base, being received by Optimus Prime, who is using his holoform:
"We welcome you to our humble base, gentlemen!" And immediately going to help Graça and Joana to carry the things, going to take everything to the huge table that is in the Boardroom:
"You have brought enough food!" Joana brings a huge "Pão De Ló" cake, and looks at what Prime is shocked to see so much food in front of him:
"Yes, we want that this celebration has great abundance of food!" Then lay the rest of the food on the table. Sarah Lennox sees the Christmas tree, which is beautifully decorated:
"Let's put the gifts under the Tree ... what do you think Joana?" However the Lusa girl, had placed the last cake on the table, grabs the bag containing the gifts for their family and friends, putting in place, Optimus also appears with a huge bag:
"Take more these packages!" Both put it together with the other packages:
"Thank you Optimus! Sara will distribute sweets on the tables? "She replies with a giggle:
"Of course! First we decorate them with some Christmas motives to be more beautiful! "And they did exactly that, and then started handing out the candy on the tables, Sarah sees the "Filoses":
"I don't know this kind of cake!" And it points to a platter of "Filhoses", Joana hastens to explain:
"What you see ... these are "Filhoses" they are typical of my homeland, those here is from the area of Alentejo and in the centre of the table are the pumpkin "Filhoses"!" Sarah takes one proving it:
"Hmm ... are a delight, I never tasted a good thing like this... wow!" Joana is very satisfied:
"Glad you like Mrs. Lennox, I and my mother stood up at 5am to do all these sweets, including "Filhoses"!" Sarah is astonished by what the girl said:
"Wow ... I never!" Joana continues to place the remaining candy:
"By the way, where is your mother Joana?" She points to another section of the base:
"In the kitchen ... is making dinner!" And she continues to see Sarah the corner of the eye:
"She wishes to make dinner for everyone!" Finally a table of candy is ready, and move to another table and start putting on the plates, properly organized:
"You know even how to organize a table Joana!" The girl doesn't even look as it is to put the cups and napkins:
"You know I have a restaurant, and because of this I learned a lot!" Graça is in the makeshift kitchen to prepare the traditional meal and Ratchet observed carefully:
"It's very interesting to Mrs. De Vasconcelos, had never seen how you make your food!" She looks at the Autobot doctor, smiling:
"This is typical of men, Mr. Ratchet, but I accept your help gladly!" It tells him what to do, and he learns very quickly, leaving very surprised Graça:
"Wow ... I never had someone like you!" 1h after everything is ready.
At 19h all join in the meeting room, starting to talk about several issues:
"So to say that Mr. De Vasconcelos you were on Kosovo before opening this restaurant?" Emanuel replied:
"I am working in hotel and restaurant since 2000, leaves the army in 1998!" Will is surprised:
"Really? Why you left the army? "He hears:
"I wanted to be with my children and open a restaurant ... shall have the notion that when you have a family want to be with her, you have a daughter and almost bet that many times you have missed it when it's on a mission abroad!" Will takes a cod pastry:
"And it shows in the pastries!" But Will have to agree that Emanuel is right, he misses Sarah and his little girl each time he is out on mission, Emanuel notice, and smiles, but at the same time thanks to Will have liked the pastries:
"Thanks Will!"
Elsewhere in the room:
"Joana you could tell the story of Christmas?" The girl looks at Annabelle sitting on the couch:
"You know Annabelle I would like to... also tell to the the Autobots too, what do you think?" The girl jumps for joy:
"Good Joana!" Jazz appears putting hands on the waist of Joana:
"Hello love!" And then give her a kiss on the neck:
"Jazz up on time!" He sees that the girl is smiling:
"Well ... you do wonders with the children!" Joana stroke Annabelle:
"I love children Jazz!" Graça calls all who are present to the table:
"Time to dinner, all to the table!" All who are there are going to the table, and when it comes to food:
"It looks good, Graça!" She turns to Will:
"Oh... thanks Mr. Lennox!" The soldier look at her, and starts to know, a part of her personality:
"It's very humble grace!" Her face turns red like a tomato, leaving her to stutter:
"I see that I embarrassed you!" At the end of the food being served, all began to eat, (the holoforms of the Autobots were programmed to consume human food), and are delighted with the taste of the Christmas meal:
"Today you did a good work darling!" The others looked at the cook who continues to eat quietly murmuring, a little louder:
"I had the help of Dr. Ratchet, who learned very quickly!" Optimus swallows a piece of cod:
"This meal is a recipe of your own?" Joana frowned admired:
"Not at all, Optimus, is the traditional Christmas meal from my country!" Optimus eat another piece of cod:
"It's very good, tastes very nice, and this olive oil enhances the flavor!" Graça smiled very proud:
"It's one of the few dishes that I bring to you all!" Sarah is giving it to his daughter, who eats with gusto:
"Mama Joana's food is very good!" Graça looks at the girl, she reminds her 3 children during the Christmas season, always so happy, and she notice that Annabelle's eyes shine with joy to be among friends, especially Ironhide:
"Mrs. De Vasconcelos is okay with you? "Ratchet turned it , notice the she is a little far, what worries him a little, but quickly becomes quiet:
"Don't worry Dr., I remembered that I have happy memories of this time so special!"
When everyone had finished dinner Annabelle asks Joana to tell her the story of Christmas, Optimus is near and insists, all sit on the floor and Joana is sitting in front of everyone, like a teacher telling a story to his students.
Everyone hears her tell the story that tells about the birth of Jesus, she did it with feeling to give emphasis to the story, the Autobots were startled by a human that is in front of them know many things, and they didn't know she had learned the catechism and made the Confirmation at 16 years, one month before going to the USA.
They might learn something about Christianity, particularly her belief, finally:
"What an amazing story Miss. De Vasconcelos! "The only reaction it was to remove the hair, which were in front of the eyes, says nothing, preferring to see them happy, and that she could see in their faces:
"Joana even know how to do believe me! "Ironhide puts his hand on her shoulder:
"I learn a little about the history of your belief, girl!" She amendment it:
"Hide my friend, learned about the founder of Christianity, nothing more, my religion came later!" Optimus is surprised by the explanation of the young girl:
"Oh yes Miss. Vasconcelos? I always thought that their religion had arisen as soon as He was born! "She decides to answer the letter:
"You know Mr. Prime, after Christ died and ascended into heaven, there were various Christian sects, but it was only one that survived, mine ... then at the Time of the Renaissance emerged more, because there were certain things that the leaders of my religion did , which launched the discord and disapproval of other members of the clergy, they didn't agree with certain laws that required the church to the faithful! "Optimus look at it, really knew much of human history, but hear it:
"... But if you read the Bible of a Lutheran, an Anglican or a Roman Catholic ... you will notice that there are the same teachings, and the founder is the same!" How is that Joana can be very helpful? Optimus is curious, but one thing is certain Joana likes to present their ideas concisely, and his knowledge of history and religion that enabled it to even discuss things in a uniform manner.
According to many, religion is a very delicate matter and generate conflict, but Optimus is someone who has a very open mind trying to find out as much as possible because it is the best way to understand humans:
"Miss. De Vasconcelos, knows a lot and I still have much to learn! "She gets a little embarrassed and their families notices it.
Epps has brought a few CDs, solving to put one on the stereo, Annabelle is getting scared, she cry and scream shortly afterwards, Will looks at the fellow in a tone of reproach, and his friend soon realized immediately, the music is removed, but the girl continues cry:
"No one can calm my daughter?!" A melodious voice is heard in the background of the room and the child becomes calmer and as a result asleep, when they found themselves:
"Joana!" She approaches a shrug:
"I couldn't hear her cry, guys!" Then look at Epps with a reproachful look, like she was launching daggers:
"But what you have in mind? The music scared the girl, is not the best for the children! "He remarks made a point:
"You also like Joana!" She hits him on the head:
"Parolo ... but when there are children present, don't hear ... the tone of music can scare them!" Then put other CD on it and put him to play, leaving the other more calm:
"A Christmas melody, which is more beautiful now!" She and Jazz go to the kitchen:
"Joana what will you bring?" She smiles:
"Chocolate mousse!" The 4 bowls of mousse are in the fridge, Joana grabs in two and Jazz in the other two, leaving the kitchen, Graça indicates the position of the table where the others sweet are .
Emanuel is with a few drinks( drunk), because abused too long in alcohol, and when he's so begins to dance, and did so with Mikaela who is taken aback:
"Don't worry Mikaela my husband is like that, but never failed to respect!" Will laughs will laugh, as Joana's father is making a huge play. Shortly after he leaves Mikaela, going to rest, and the girl joins to Graça, Joana and Sam, in the meantime eat more guests arrive, Maggie Madsen and Glenn, who is going direct to the table of food, where started to eat.
The other humans are playing cards, and the Autobots are watching them with interest the outcome of the game, Annabelle is drawing with Ironhide.
Around 23h all go outside the base where they are to observe the stars, but suddenly the humans begin to sing Christmas carols, ranging from the "Jinglebell" The song "Silent Night" and the Autobots listen, wonder, because their human friends have their voices well tuned, Jazz just says:
"They were all this week to rehearse!" Sides looks to Jazz:
"I think I know what was your test!" What Sides said isn't well received by, Jazz that is furious, Optimus see that things are beginning to sour between the two that decides to invent something, which draws attention of the human who are singing.
Ironhide launches fireworks giving a beautiful show of color and light, leaving the human impressed with such beauty, and are to watch it very carefully.
Ironhide is very useful, the fireworks, after all, he is the expert in weaponry. He had been all day prior to installing the rockets from a safe distance from the base and the rest of the morning and still had time to check if everything was in order, were not the unexpected happens.
The effects are noticeable at that moment, all eyes are only for the fireworks, and they are doing it safely and it's like that time passes very quickly.
Mikaela only thinks to herself:
"It's the best way to avoid a fight with a healthy activity!" Sarah goes into the base carrying a huge tray with diverse food and drink, and everyone will direct the search for what she wanted, Jazz and Joana are sitting in a rock nearby, she drinks a glass of champagne leaning against Jazz who caresses her belly, which relaxes her immense, and the couple is observed at a distance by Skids and Mudflap:
"Let's not long before those two are doing well ... you know!" Jetfire see the couple and estimates that the two Corvettes are saying:
"You perverts, let those two alone! They need to be together! "Jolt agrees:
"You know old friend, Bumblebee told me that those two love each other very much!" Bumblebee listen the conversation and of course gets involved:
"I never saw them, upset with each other, always solved the problems without having a discussion! Those two fools any day have serious problems, and I do not want to be in place of those two when Jazz find what they are saying! "Jetfire adds:
"Or Miss. De Vasconcelos! "The couple in question ignores the conversation, enjoying the memento in which they are alone:
"You know my love, the fireworks enhances your beauty!" And kissed her with great passion, Joana starts to get goose bumps every time Jazz hands passes through her body, as one would expect both are lying on the floor then listen to the call away:
"Guys lets go inside, it is almost midnight, almost time to make the exchange of gifts!" The couple whispers to each other:
"They had to ruin everything Joana!" She gives him another kiss:
"They are a spoiler! After that we continue with this! "Both rise going towards the spot where the others are:
"We have been here guys!" Optimus stands, seeing Joana that is visibly happy:
"I see that you two were much better than us!" Joana looks to jazz and then to the Autobot leader:
"By chance we were but you had to ruin our fun ... spoiler!" And he starts laughing, infecting all who were present.
Midnight arrives and everyone is in the boardroom, Graça points out:
"I know here in the U.S. have a habit of opening the gifts only on December 25th but we will open the presents now, like in my home country! You know at midnight we go to the Mass and then we open the presents! "Joana begins to yawn:
"Mother why don't you end up with the speech and we will not to exchange gifts? I think Optimus also means something! "Optimus clears his voice:
"Thank you Miss. De Vasconcelos! I just have to thank for this memorable evening is never thought of it in the company of all my friends and learned new things! "After only says with shining eyes:
"Let do exchange of gifts!" All received their gifts, the Autobots were surprised when Sam, Mikaela and Joana offered a gift to all of them:
"Thank you Younglings!" The gift of them was a photograph of all of them in their real forms, which is a large size frame, they were caught by surprise:
"Thank you younglings ... do not know what I mean ... By Primus!" The three young human were very moved at the same time pleased to see all Mechs happy, say nothing preferring to see their reactions. Jazz comes with a simple package for Joana:
"Open ... is for you ...!" When she opens:
"Wow ... Jazz ... it's so beautiful!" In a small box is a necklace with Cybertronian symbols and a gem:
"Jazz I do not need it ... only to be loved ... by you!" He holds his hands:
"Joana I love you and you deserve it! I know this thread is only superficial, but also to enhance your beauty! "She puts a finger on his chest:
"The real beauty is here ... inside you!" And touches him in a place where the heart (spark) to demonstrate:
"All your qualities make you beautiful, not your physical quality!" Then she gives him something:
"Here this is for you!" It opens up seeing a little bracelet that has his name written:
"Well ... I never thought ..." Joana just said to him:
"It's small but has a great value!" Jazz and kissed her with a passion, and as usual, everyone starts to clap until Ironhide feels a little jealous, but in the right direction, Will comes to the couple:
"You two are lucky, in that they have each other!" The two were stained, how can one holoform blushing? Due to both have feelings for each other and that is passed to the holoform that can blush like a normal human being that if they are programmed to do so.
Will look to Joan that the necklace to other friends and family, enjoying the glow of their own jewelry as well as strange symbols fixed on the jewel, then makes a suggestion:
"How about singing something for everyone Joana?" She turns to him:
"With pleasure Major Lennox!" Optimus indicates the place for the hearing without forcing a lot the voice:
"Thank you Mr Prime is perfect!" There is room enough for everyone to feel comfortable, and she hopes that everyone is properly installed and in silence, then the music starts, and a strong, melodious voice beginning to be heard, leaving all in total ecstasy. Joana on the other hand tries her best to sing his Fado.
After 20 minutes all applauded it:
"Just one more Miss De Vasconcelos, one more!" She makes a bow and sings yet another theme. The song was arranged by Maggie at the request of Joana and that in fact had been well chosen. When the song ends:
"You are better than ever!" Judy just says:
"I always thought that studies interfere with your voice girl!" Graça takes a small sip from her glass of port:
"She loves to sing Mrs. Witwicky, never neglect the tests!" Sam puts his hand on the shoulder of his mother:
"Mom I have to agree, when Joana saw the test, where the evening, and often sing while cooking ... sometimes she's audience at the door of her room!" Mikaela knows perfectly well that Joana is jealous of their work, and outlines a smile, sighing:
"I wish I had a voice like Joana!" The Lusa girl knows that is being the subject of conversation, but in the right direction, she never thought she heard it from their friends, or knew it was cherished by all of them leaving her surprised and very happy at the same time. Ratchet picks up pheromones it, knowing exactly the layout, commenting to their leader:
"You know, Optimus, Miss De Vasconcelos is so calm and happy!" Optimus knows it perfectly:
"She always worked very Ratchet and this was noted in the organization of this festival which they call Christmas!" Sunstreacker just says:
"She is a cool human, and I regret many times we try to play tricks!" Barricade just say very quickly:
"When she preached sermons, every time you did that too! If the human look was destructive you were scrap metal! "The words of Barricade hit Sunny like a bomb:
"The idea is to Sides!" Barricade only says with some sarcasm:
"Oh ... I remember ... when you care about your beauty, Sunflower!" The other always hated to be called that, but does nothing because they do not want to disturb that moment so happy and special:
"I'm not gonna answer Barricade, but I like to take good care of me understood?" And out there:
"Now you angry him, Barricade!" He turns to see where the voice came, it is Mudflap:
"That guy is very sentimental, not to say that is a great narcissistic!" Bumblebee just says:
"I know you like a lot of Joana Barricade, but don't involve with Sunny, let him alone, and we should thank Joana for giving musical show!" Everyone agrees with Bumblebee, who is not without its reason.
Joana is eating a plate of apple pie, that Sarah Lennox had done last night, and just listen closely:
"Thank you for the show Joana, were divine! It begins afica very moved, throwing a tear, Barricade perceives and approaches her wiping her tears with a finger:
"Why are you crying Joana, we did to you anything?" She hugs her:
"I am very happy to be here with all my friends that I cherish and always supported me in difficult times ... thank you!" Mikaela hear getting very happy for what Joana has said, and put his hand on his shoulder
"We were fortunate to meet you and we appreciate that ... from bottom of our hearts!" Joana closes her eyes and shakes the hand of her friend and begins to embrace the other friends very happy:
"Tonight is a very special meaning for me!" Jolt question:
"It is because of the gifts that are received?" She nods:
"None of this, because this very special night celebrating the rebirth of ties of friendship and family, all thanks to a very Special Boy!" Jolt smiles at her:
"You know Miss De Vasconcelos, I agree with you, we are all united by close ties of friendship, and nothing can destroy it!" Graça and Emanuel (now more sober) came up:
"We are very proud of you my daughter, as you learn the meaning of Christmas long ago ... not the traditional meal or as gifts ... but living together with friends and family!" And embrace her daughter ... and his twin brothers also embrace it, very happy.
Everyone witnessed that single moment in the family, and begin to clap, Epps is very close to emotion:
"Joana I'm lucky to have met you!" She frowned:
"I, too, friend, I too!" Sam is next to the stereo and put a good song to give a few dance steps and shouts for all defiantly: "Guys lets dance until sunrise!" The music starts playing, and everyone entering the challenge of Sam, went for a little foot dance until the wee hours, and have various kinds of music, since the rock music... of course they listened the traditional Portuguese music and Portuguese bands. Jazz and Joana are dancing very close together and exchanging kisses, as well as Sam and Mikaela who also enjoyed the moment because they deserved it.
That night was unforgettable for all, leaving good memories to all of them, and it was very quiet as the Decepticons not appeared.
Several days passed and the New years eve, as planned all friends including the Autobots are in the Lennoxes propertie, he had everything well prepared, but this time the Lusa family will pass the New Years on the American style!
Will had planned a thing, he put a big branch of Mistletoe in the door... if a person pass through the door... they had to give a kiss... and all friends didn't know about that and continue eat and drink to celebrate the beginning of the new year.
So they ignored the mistletoe, and when a couple pass through the door... Mikaela pointed at the top of the door:
"Hey, Mrs and Mr De Vasconcelos... you have to Kiss!" They look at the plant and sigh:
"We will never understand these American traditions oh well... Graça came here!" So Joana's parents gave a Kiss, and Joana caught them... she was very happy for them!
Meanwhile Jazz grabs Joana and went outside with her, and look at the watch, saying:
"I found this human tradition too, my love!" She cocked her brow:
"What is it?" He approaches his lips to hers saying:
"When the clock rang the 12 bells... they kiss at the beginning of the new year to give luck!" Not to far they listens:
"12...11...10...9...8...7...6...5...4...3...2...1... Happy New Year!!!" Both started kissing, very happy... Barricade passed saying:
"Happy New Year love birds!" The couple made signal and continued kissing.
At the end of the Vacations School starts for Sam and Joana, who had to be separated from their families again, and would have much work until the next break-teaching, but nothing that both could.
Jazz and Joana talk very often, either by phone or via msn, to ease the longing they feel for each other, June other hand has a good relationship with Leo, for their pleasure.
As for the Decepticons ... they continue to arm trouble for the Autobots and humans, but nothing that the Autobots failed to resolve. Joana never been plagued by Megatron, but had her friends not far.
Until the Summer break Joana and Sam would have much to work, only to be together with friends soon.
End ...
Well I know during in the Christmas season in America people used to put a mistletoe on the door, and when a couple pass through the door they have to kiss each other!
Well this is the end of the story... Stay tuned for the next story... "Pelos caminhos de Portugal"
We are near of Christmas... and with it i have lot's of work on my school... in preparing the Christmas party for my Kids... they will act on a stage, where almost 1000 people will watch them including their parents... Yikes!
So we are in a Special season and I have to say a thing:
Merry Christmas to all of you!
I appreciate constructive criticism... thanks!
