YES! CHRISTMAS TIME . . .Seriously belated. Alright whats with the slow down of Reviews? Come on people work with me here. I need to know what your thinking! But I thank those that were very happy with the last chapter* HERES MORE! Warning . . .Major Song fic, have your Youtube Ready! Christmas EVE leads to CHRISTMAS MORNING.
When they got home, Everyone crashed and slept after getting ready for Christmas. April and Gwen baked all Christmas Eve Day. Lynn, Kira and Elisa finished inside decorating. April sent Raphael, Casey, and Leo out to put up Lights. Mikey went out for fire wood. All day Leo and Kira were too busy to get together and talk. When it was evening time everyone was piling in the living room for a movie , then going to bed.
"Hey, any of us on the nice list this year?" Mikey asked jokingly.
"I think with all the 'saving New York' and people lately, we'd be on the nice list" Leo added with his own amusement.
"I'd have to agree" Don added.
"Well I guess we all know which list Raphs on" Mikey pointed recieving a whap.
"That would be for Me to decide, thankyou" Lynn said sarcastically smirking. "April says its time for Dinner" Lynn laughed at her boyfriends reaction.
All during Christmas Eve Dinner, Everyone was in a great mood. Gwen and Mikey were looking at eachother with a knowing look. Gwen blushed when he winked at her. Elisa giggled at a joke Don said which only they could understand.
"Oh yeah . ..haha . ..I dont get it" Casey shrugged, April lightly hit him on the arm with a laugh. "Oh Casey" She shook her head.
The whole dinner Kira looked down at her plate and when she looked up to laugh she always managed to catch a certain Someones eye contact. She hoped the lighting was to her advantage and he didn't notice her blush. . . He did. She caught his eye more than once and each time she tried really hard not to smile and blush, but she knew he could tell.
After Dinner April smiled . . ."COME ON Christmas Activity!" April got up and pulled everyone into the living room.
"Wait what is-"
"Oh No" Lynn laughed. It was a kareoki machine hooked up to the large t.v. Lynns guitar was placed out.
"No . . .No . . .No" Lynn repeated while Gwen nudged her.
"Christmas Kareoki?" Kira asked. April nodded the guys were just as reluctant, except Mikey who pulled Gwen in to dance while a song played.
"April . . .Traitor" Lynn put her head down.
"Oh Come on, We dont have enough Christmas spirit around here, I'll sing the first one with you" April pulled Gwen up.
"Lynn you can play your guitar if it calls for it".
"I say the guys have to!" Kira piped up with her index finger up.
"Huh?" Don looked up surprised. Still busy with Elisa who wouldn't let go of him for fear of April pulling her up to sing.
"You Guys watched us . . .Unknowingly dance and sing at the apartment pretending to be our damn furniture" Lynn reminded them.
"I dont like where this is going" Don laughed.
"You . . .Owe us . . .A show" Gwen pointed at Mikey.
"I aint singin'" Raph crossed his arms sitting on the couch Pulling Lynn onto his lap with him.
"Oh I aint savin' you" Lynn got up, but he wouldn't let go. She laughed trying to break free.
"Guys go First . . .That means . . .You too Casey" April pointed.
"But babe I-" Casey was about to protest when Aprils face turned to stone, like a gorgons icy glare. The others seemed to catch Aprils stare too. Donatello and Mikey were a little afraid of THAT look.
"Gee singin' a couple a Christmas Carols dont sound too bad Eh Guys?" Casey asked getting up.
"Uhm Yeah . . . Really Christmas Cheery" Don agreed nodding fearfull.
"I think it will be . . .Amusing" Master Splinter said hiding his inner amusement.
The girls all sat on the couch. Raph still wouldn't get up.
"Come on Raph, if we gotta do this , So do you" Leo snapped at him with a laugh.
"I aint singin' " He shook his head.
"Come on Raphie . . .You know you want tooooooo" Mikey nodded, Raph shook his head no slowly in reply.
"Gentlemen" Leo motioned to the couch.
"It would be our pleasure" Don said joining Mikey.
"No, No, Guys!" The sounds of scuffling and pulling made Lynn giggle as she was pulled off by Mikey to Have Leo and Don pull up Raphael off the couch.
"3 ta 1 aint exactly an even fight . . .Fearless" Raph grumbled fighting them on the way to the stage.
Lynn sat down giggling, putting a hand over her mouth. Raph shot her a look and she looked away into Elisa's shoulder trying to hide her laughing.
"Yeah I seeya laughin' over dere" He said jokingly making her and Gwen burst into fits of laughter.
"Song! Now!" April commanded making everyone laugh.
"So...aahhh. . .What should we do?" Casey asked.
"I dont know . . . Just pick something" Leo shook his head.
"Yeah lets get this humiliation over with, my Shells starting to feel the burn" Don added. They turned the lights off for effect. The t.v Made flashing lights at the end of the room they were at. The girls on the couch, April on the floor Master Splinter in a lay back rocking chair.
"I got one I got one!" Mikey said excitedly. Two microphones for all five of them.
"They look so Cuuuuuuute!" Gwen clapped making the girls laugh more.
"Dis betta be a good one Mikey" Raph growled.
"Just for the complaining you have to sing TWO now!" April ordered.
"Awwwww!" The guys all whapped Mikey for not starting the song.
"Okay Okay I got it!"
(Little Saint Nick: The Beach Boys)
All: Oooooh Merry christmas Saint nick
(Leo) Christmas Comes this time Each year
Oooooo_
(Casey) "Well way up north where the air gets cold theres a tale about Christmas that you've all been told"
(Don) "And a Really famous Cat all dressed up in red
(Raph) "And he spends the whole year workin' out in his sled"
Lynn and the Girls were giggling so hard Gwen fell off the couch
(Leo) "Its the little Saint nick"
(All) "Little saint Nick"
(Mikey) "Its the little saint nick"
(All) "little Saint Nick"
(Mikey) Just a little bobsled we call it old Saint Nick, But she'll walk a toboggan with a four speed stick (Dancing)
(Casey) Shes candy apple red with a ski for a wheel
(Don) And when Santa hits the gas, man just watch her peel
(Leo) Its the little saint nick
(All) oooh, Little Saint nick
(Leo) Its the Little Saint Nick
(All) Oooh, Little Saint Nick
(All) Run Run Reindeer
(Mikey) Run Run Reindeer
Whoaaa
(All) Run Run Reindeer
(All) Run Run Reindeer
(Raph) He dont miss no one
(Casey) And haulin' through da snow at a Frightenin' speed
(Don) "Maybe this guy should get a ticket? oh woops- 'With a half a dozen deer with Rudy to Lead
Elisa was laughing so hard she fell off the couch next to Gwen
(Mikey) Hes gotta wear his goggles cuz the snow really fly's
(Leo) And hes cruisin' every house with a little surprise
(Casey) Its the Little Saint Nick
(All) Little Saint Nick_
(Don) Its the Little Saint Nick
(All) oooh Little Saint Nick
(All) Ooooohhh_
Merry christmas Saint nick
(Raph) Christmas Comes dis time each year'
(All) Oooohhh Merry Christmas Saint Nick
(Mikey) Christmas Comes this time each year!
(All) AAooooohhh! Merry Christmas Saint Nick!
(Leo) Christmas Comes this Time each year
(All) Merry Christmas Saint nick_
The music stopped and all the girls were cheering. Lynn was whistling and Gwen was howling. Kira was laughing and Clapping with April and Master Splinter while Elisa smiled and giggled clapping. Don loved seeing her this happy. Casey bowed and the others followed.
"Okay I'm done!" Casey laughed.
"Huh wait a minute!" Mikey protested.
"YOU guys owe the girls another song for spying on them!" April pointed.
"But- But . . .Aaaaappprrillll" They all whined at the same time.
"heheh You guys are on your own" Casey waved at them.
"Come on!" Gwen cheered winking at Mikey who just blushed a shade of light red on his geen.
"Do it!" Lynn and Kira laughed at the same time.
"You guys did so well, One more" Elisa encourages nicely.
"Dammit" Raph snapped.
"Master splinter wouldn't make us would you Sensei?" Leo asked making everyone laugh silently holding it in.
"I believe a debt is to be settled my son, you watched the girls in their home without their knowledge, . . .I'm afraid I cannot help you with this one my sons" he said with a edge tone that said inside he was laughing too.
"I dont believe dis" Raph said enraged.
"HOP TO IT, or we'll make you dance too" April called.
"(Sigh) Lets get this over with" Don shook his head smirking back at Elisa. The lights were turned off again.
(Like a Holiday: Michael Bolton)
(All) Our love is like A Holiday
(Leo) I know that I let you down in the Past, Cuz I got so many places to go
Kira caught his eye again, she looked away
(Mikey) Girl I promise I'll be around Give me a chance_
(Leo) Cuz I'm singing for you every show
(All) How can I
(Don) How can it be?
(All) How can I
(Raph) I'm in so deep
Looks Grudgingly at Lynn
(Mikey) Its hard to Believe, This world brought you to me
Winking at Gwen
(All) Brought you to me
(Leo) I've been to Paris, London, L.A
(Mikey) I felt the tropical Sun On My face
(Don) This christmas we dont need to get away
(All) Cuz our love is like a Holiday
(Raph) I'm always Callin' from a different Hotel Room, and ur voice makes me feel like Home
Lynn smiled leaning on her hand
(All) Backstreets
(Leo) I'm waiting just thinking of you, Just lyin' in bed sleeping alone
(All) How can I
(Mikey) How can it be?
(All) How can I
(Mikey) I feel you creep,
(All) How Can I
(Don) Into my every dream, I'm comin' back Christmas Eve
(All) on Christmas Eve
(All) I've been to Paris, London , L.A
(Mikey) I felt that Tropical Sun on My face
(Don) This Christmas We dont need to get away
(Leo) Get away
(All) Cuz our love is like a Holiday
(Leo) I know I've been away from you much too long
(All) Too Long
(Mikey) I thankyou girl for holdin' on
(raph) Believe me if deres one place I know I belong
(All) Girl thats Why I wrote you this song_
(All) I've been to Paris, London, L.A . I felt the Tropical Sun on my face
This Christmas we dont need to get away
(Don) Get away
(All) cuz Our love is like a Holiday
(Mikey) And thats what it is
(All) I've been to Paris London LA, I felt that Tropical Sun on My face
(Mikey) I felt it on my face
(All) this Christmas we dont need to get away
(Don) Get away
(All) Cuz our love is like a Holiday, Holiday_
When it was done everyone was clapping and cheering.
"That was Great! And you guys didn't want to do it" April clapped.
"That was nicely done My sons"
"Hey guys if da backstreet boys werent already taken, you could be your own boy band" Casey laughed.
"Yeah yeah Laugh it up knuckle head" Raph raised a fist jokingly.
"Alright Ladies, we've held up our part of the bargain" Don said making a motion.
"Up and At Em" Mikey said urging them off the couch.
"Your turn" Leo handed Kira the Microphone. She took it slowly and hesitantley, looking up at his sure eyes.
"Dont choke Girls you gotta show up the guys ere" Casey laughed.
"Hey Anybody boo's my girl gets dere teeth knocked in" Raph said sitting down winking at Lynn.
Mikey handed Gwen the Other Microphone.
"Thankyou Prescious" she giggled.
"Your welcome cupcake" Mikey smiled a toothy grin sitting down next to his bros. April Clapped "Whooo!" Casey followed. Lynn set down next to her guitar tuning it.
(Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer)
(Gwen) Grandma Got run over by a Reindeer?
She sang like it was a question
(Kira) Walking home from our house Christmas Eve
Kira nodded to Gwen
(Elisa) You can say theres no such thing as Santa
(Lynn) But as for me and Grandpa, We believe
(Lynn) She'd been drinking too much Egg Nog
(Laughs)
(Elisa) And we begged her not to go
(Gwen) But she forgot her medication (shrugs)
(Kira) And she staggered out the door into the snow
Trying not to look at Leo
(Gwen with a fake sad face) When we found her Christmas Morning
(Kira) At the scene of the Attack
(Elisa) She had hoofprints on her forehead
Elisa started giggling making Don laugh
(Lynn) And incriminating Claws marks on her back
(All) grandma got run over by a reindeer
(Kira) Walking home from our house Christmas Eve
(Gwen & Elisa) You can say theres no such thing as Santa
(Lynn) But as For me and grandpa, We Believe_
(Kira) Now were all so Proud of Grandpa
(Gwen) he's been taking it so well
(Elisa) Sitting in there watching Football
(Lynn) Drinkin' beer and playing cards with cousin Mel
(Elisa) Its not Christmas without Grandma
(Kira) All the family's dressed in black
(Gwen) And we just can't help but wonder
(Lynn) Should we open up her Gifts? Or send them back
(Everyone in the Room) SEND THEM BACK!
(All) Grandma got run over by a Reindeer,walking home from our house
Christmas Eve
(Gwen) You can say theres no such thing as Santa
(Lynn and Elisa) But as For me and Grandpa We believe!
(gwen) Now the goose is on the table, and the pudding made of fig_
(Elisa) And the blue and silver candles
(Kira) that would just have matched the hair in Grandmas wig
(Gwen) I've warned all my friends and Neighbors, Better watch out for yourselves!
(Lynn) THey should never give a liscence to a man who drives a sleigh
and plays with Elves!
Lynn pointed at Casey making everyone laugh
(All) Grandma got run over by a reindeer , Walking home from our house Christmas Eve
(All) You can say theres no such thing as Santa , But as for me and Grandpa we believe
(Lynn) Sing it Granpa
*Everyone laughed when They heard Splinter sing along
(Everyone in the Room) Grandma got run over by a Reindeer!
Walking home from our house Christmas Eve, You can say theres no
Such thing as Santa
But as for me and Grandpa We believe_!
The girls all bowed, The guys whooing and Whistling.
"Encore!"
"One More"
"Pretty please?" Mikey asked after the others
"Oh god . . ." Elisa shook her head "It doesnt end"
Kira laughed and side hugged her friend for sympathy. Lynn got up and whispered in Kiras ear. then Gwens. Gwen got all excited even when Kira shook her head with a smile "No no no"
"What , No no no?" Mikey asked while everyone looked intrigued.
"You have to Promise after this we can watch a movie" Kira pointed.
"Ninjas honor" Leo raised his hand and Kira shook her head again.
"Here we go again" Lynn sighed with a chuckle. Gwen whispered in Elisas ear and then Don noticed Elisa blushed looking at him. She was nervous about something and was cute trying to hide it.
(Santa Can You hear me?: Britany Spears)
(Kira) Last night I took a Walk in the Snow, Couples Holding hands places to go. Seems like Everyone but me is in Love ( looks at the Ground)
Santa Can you Hear me? ( looks up at him)
(Gwen) I signed my letter that I sealed with a Kiss, I sent it off and Just said this ( Blew a Kiss to Mikey)
(Elisa and gwen) I know exactly what I want this year
(All) Santa Can you Hear me?
(Gwen) I want my baby
(All) baby
(Elisa) I want someone to love me, someone to hold ( Hugs herself)
(All) Baby, Baby
(Lynn) He'll be all I want in a Big Red Bow (With a wink)
(All) Santa Can you Hear me? I have been so Good this year
and All I want is one thing
Tell me my true love is near
Hes all I want , Just for me
Underneith my Christmas Tree
I'll be waiting here
Santa Thats my only wish this year_
(Elisa) Christmas Eve I just Can't sleep
(Lynn) Would I be Wrong for takin' A peek?
(Kira and Gwen) Cuz I heard that Your comin' to town
(Gwen) Santa Can you hear me
(Kira) I really hope that your on your way
(Lynn) With somethin' special for me in your sleigh
(Elisa and Gwen) Oh Please make my wish come true, Santa Can you hear me?
(Gwen) I want my Baby
(All) Baby
(Kira) I want someone to love me , Someone to hold
(All) Baby Baby Yeah
(Lynn) We'll be all the love, under the mistletoe_
(All) Santa Can you hear me? I have been so good this year
And All I want is one thing
Tell me my true love is near
Hes all I want just for me
Underneith my Christmas Tree , I'll be waiting here
(Kira) santa thats my only wish this year.
(Gwen) Oh I hope my Letter reaches you in time
(Elisa) Bring me Love I can call all mine
Waves to Don who waves back while Mikey nudges him smirking
(Lynn) Cuz I have been so good
(All) So good this year
(Lynn) Can't be alone under the mistletoe, Hes all I want in a BIG RED BOW*
(Lynn shouts in a melodic voice that makes him smile)
(All) Santa Can you hear me? I have been so good this year
And all I want is one thing
(Kira) yeah Yeah yeah
(All) TELL ME MY TRUE LOVE IS NEAR
Hes all I want Just for me
Underneith my Christmas Tree
(Kira) I'll be Waiting here
(Gwen) Santa thats my Onlyl wish this year
(All) Ahhhhhh
(Kira) oh Santa!
(All) Ahhhhh
(Kira) Can you hear me?
(All) Ahhhh
(kira) Oh Santa_
(All ) AhhhhhAAAA
(Lynn and Kira) And Hes all I want! Just for me!
(Elisa and Gwen) Underneith my Christmas Tree
(Kira) I'll be waiting here
(Lynn) Santa thats my only wish this year_
(Kira) Santa thats my ONly_ WISH_
This year_
The room was filled with nothing but cheers, Kira blushed wondering what to do, she looked at him the whole last part until she looked at the floor.
"You girls are amazing" April clapped.
"Alright Movie time! Casey brought in bowls of popcorn. Master Splinter was set comfortably in his rocking chair. Gwen and Mikey on the floor side by side laying down sharing a bowl. Don and Elisa sat next to eachother on the smaller two seater couch. His arm around her comfortably, with Elisa leaning in holding the bowl, the afghan covering them. Lynn and Raph in the Recliner Large maroon lazy boy leaned back. Blanket and popcorn bowl. his arm on the back just above her a little. Lynns legs over the arm side. Kira wasn't sure where to sit when she walked in. April and Casey were on the floor by the wall ontop of cushions. Besides Master Splinter everyone was paired up watching the movie that was coming on.
"Elf . . .Really?" Kira said out loud suddenly.
"Hes hystericall" Gwen giggled. Mikey looked up in agreement before explaining why the actor was "THE MAN".
"It was that or the old cartoon version of Rudolph the rednosed reindeer first" A familiar voice said near her. She turned and he made room on a pull up couch from the basement they had to bring up. She looked around but felt her legs moving towards the couch, sitting on the opposite end. He offered the bowl and she took a small bit of popcorn with a polite thankyou. Watching the movie, but . . .Wasn't paying very much attention. She and him played a game again, catching eachother out of the corner of their eyes, when he caught her she looked away pretending she saw nothing. sipping on a 7-Up. He caught glimpses out of the corner of his eye. her blone with streaks hair shining in a glow dim light of the t.v. Her scent was warm and . . .Very calm. There were no signs of being sad traced on her expressions all night.
(You dont have to be Alone: NSync. . .I think?)
I dont know when we fell apart
But what we had was like a work of art
I used to see heaven in your eyes
Now angels are falling from your skies
the things we said were so wrong
And I havent held you for so long
except for the few times I've saved her . . . I havent held her . . .The way I've wanted to.
My Foolish Pride Turns me inside
Why did we tell all those lies?
My pride of wanting to protect everyone, it wasn't foolish but . . .misplaced. All those lies . . .more like truths I just didn't tell about the situation so many times when she wanted to talk, when she needed someone to assure her.
You can reach for the phone
You dont have to be alone_
Outside the wind it seems so cold
Your heart is frozen like the snow
And theres no one home to keep you safe and warm
All those nights at the Apartment with the foot watching and I wasn't there
Your eyes are red because you've cried
You fell asleep by the fireside
Just like those nights before, Leo racked with Guilt knew he was the cause for some of those nights
But theres one thing you should know
On this Christmas baby you dont have to be
Alone
She sipped her drink again, glancing at him, he caught her and she looked back at the t.v abruptly making him hold in a chuckle
And I had only one wish on my list
For me you would be the perfect gift
Theres nothing colder than an empty heart
and Holidays were never meant to be alone
(meant to be alone, Oh)
what can I do? to Show I really mean it. But at the same time show her I dont want to set her up incase something happens and . . .We can't be, for her own safety. . .Just incase?
The smiles we gave when our hearts were saved by eachothers
Lovin' warmth
Thats subsided now
No happiness around
If I could only find a way to your heart_
What can I do?
Outside the wind it seems so cold
Like when I found her half frozen
Your heart is frozen like the snow
And theres no one home to keep you safe and warm
That night when she ran . . .To get to him. He remembered the angry worried paranoia he felt running out to get to her first.
Your eyes are red because you've cried
You fell asleep by the fire side
But theres one thing you should know
On this Christmas baby you dont have to be
Alone
You! Dont Have to be alone! You dont have to be!
All Alone now .. .You dont!
Have to be Aloooonnnneee
You dont have to be
Outside the wind it seems so cold
So Cold
Your heart is frozen like the snow
and theres no one home, to keep you safe and warm
Your eyes are red because you've cried
You fell asleep by the fireside
But there is one thing you should know
On this Christmas Baby
You dont have to be Alone_
Yeah yeah yeah
She laughed at a funny part in the movie, bringing him out of his thoughts. He thought of the gift he got her and wanted to add to it . . .he knew exactly what . . .This was going to be his way of telling her. The movie ended and everyone was yawning ready for bed.
"Ready to hit the sack?" Lynn asked.
"I'm ready to hit somethi' alright" Raph winked. She swatted him saying goodnight and jogging up the stairs, he followed.
"See you all in the morning" April stretched . . ."Goodnight Casey"
"Night Babe, seeya in the mornin'" Casey waved watching her walk down the hall. Tomorrow was the day, Christmas . . .the day he was going to . . ask her to marry him. "Oh Boy i better get practicin' " he said heading to his room.
"Goodnight Sensei" Leonardo addressed his father, who gave a goodnight reply. Everyone said their goodnights and went off to their rooms. Except Kira who went to go shower first.
(Midnight giggles)
"Come on . . .Not even a Hint?" Mikey asked giving Gwen the puppy dog pleading blue eyes that rarely failed.
"Alright . . .You'll use it" Gwen said cuddling up close to him.
"Gwennnnnn"
"Mikey, go to sleep Or santa wont drop by" Gwen said Pulling the covers up. He sighed kissing the top of her forehead.
"Alright . .."
(No no no no no no no)
"So which List am I on or Has Mrs. Clause not established that yet?" Raph asked Lynn with an eyeridge raised.
"Shes still taking tomorrow into effect and then tellin' me tomorra afternoon" Lynn rolled over to face him
"I love you" He didn't know where it came from but he just said it, it came out. Looking at her, hair against the pillow and her piercing green eyes. Brushing a hand against her tattoo.
"I love you" She answered moving into him under the covers. He smirked turning the light off . . ."Seeya in the mornin' "
"Hey?" She asked. She could tell he looked down from under his chin.
"Hmm?"
"I know . . .its not cool to think about it right now but . . .Are we gonna be okay? After we leave , to go back?" She asked. It was a question He hoped she wouldn't ask till lata. Guess lata was now. He turned the lights on.
"I promise ya Lynn, I'm gonna do whateva it takes to protect you and da girls. We know what the Purple Dragons and Tha foot is up to, and were ready for em'. . . .Lynn . . .I'm gonna fight for you, no matta what" He said intently, she knew he meant everyword.
"I trust you" She smirked kissing him on the forehead , he turned the lights off.
(Late night Goodnights)
Kira walked out of the shower drying her hair with a towell. When She reached her door . . ."Kira" She turned on her heel abruptly. It was leo
"Hey . . ." She said putting the towell down from her hair, she pulled her tanktop to adjust.
"Hey" He replied, a hand behind his neck.
"Uhm . ..goodnight . . ." She said nodding.
"Goodnight" he replied sincerely. he couldn't find the words to say.
"Leo?"
"Yeah?" He turned.
"Merry Christmas" She smiled softly turning in to open the door.
"Merry Christmas Kira" He smirked turning away only when she was in the room.
"Tomorrow" he thought outloud.
ALRIGHT! CHRISTMAS MORNING!