Chapter 49: Be Of Good Cheer
1 hour later...
The Harmonizers were heading for Gym 2, in which Fav 12 were due to hop on any time for their Christmas song. Twilight caught a glimpse of Flash Sentry keeping the strings on his guitar straight, readying for him to lead his group. He spotted Twilight and shouted to her.
"Twilight!". He spoke, the studious coming to him and hugging him. She let go a moment later.
"How is the group going? I know it's been a hard, rough time between meeting you from the last time we've met and this time together".
"Seems like you're already here waiting for the moment you perform". Applejack walked to him.
"Ryan Dyke chose our song for the gig".
"That's wonderful! Sticks chose our song too. At least, if she wanted to date him".
"But alas, he had no interest in her either".
Just then, they could hear Principal Celestia announcing through the microphone.
"Next to perform on stage tonight: Fav 12!".
"I better go". Flash broke away from Twilight, walking toward the front of the set. "Wish me luck, babe!".
"See you later, Flash!". The studious kept blushing uncontrollably, Applejack beside her. She delivered a friendly nudge to her, snapping her out of the faze.
"Seems as though we better go see them perform, Twilight". The farm girl chuckled.
Twilight responded with a nod, joining the other girls as they watched from the side of the gym. Flash and the other boys got ready and started. Vinyl turned the music and the song was heard throughout. What Fav 12 chose was 'Last Christmas' by Wham!. All watched as they began.
Last Christmas, I gave you my heart
But the very next day, you gave it away
This year, to save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special
Last Christmas, I gave you my heart
But the very next day, you gave it away
This year, to save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special (special)
Once bitten and twice shy
I keep my distance but you still catch my eye
Tell me baby do you recognize me?
Well it's been a year, it doesn't surprise me
(Merry Christmas)
I wrapped it up and sent it
With a note saying 'I Love You' I meant it
Now I know what a fool I've been
But if you kissed me now I know you'd fool me again
Last Christmas, I gave you my heart
But the very next day, you gave it away
This year, to save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special (special)
Last Christmas, I gave you my heart
But the very next day, you gave it away
This year, to save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special (special)
A croweded room, friends with tired eyes
I'm hiding from you and your soul of ice
My god I thought you were someone to rely on
Me? I guess I was a shoulder to cry on
A face on a love with a fire in his heart
A man undercover but you tore him apart (Oooh Oooh)
Now I've found a real love you'll never fool me again
Last Christmas, I gave you my heart
But the very next day, you gave it away (You gave it away)
This year, to save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special (special)
Last Christmas, I gave you my heart
But the very next day, you gave it away
This year, to save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special (special)
A face on a love with a fire in his heart (Gave you my heart)
A man undercover but you tore him apart (Next year)
I'll give it to someone, I'll give it to someone special
As Flash Sentry and the crew were finished with the song, the applauding came. Everyone was cheering, even to the back row. This raised one question: How could The Harmonizers top this one off at the end of the show? Fav 12 jumped off stage and got changed.
"That was totally awesome!". Rainbow Dash awaited Soarin, the first one to exit the gym. He came to her, with a grin of his face.
"I cannot wait longer to hear what your performance will sound like, Dash". He responded.
"You'll see". The rainbow-colored haired girl giggled, Soarin lifted her hand and kissed it, making Rainbow blush in delight. She hesitated to hug him, exactly what he did for a second before letting go, leaving her blush even harder.
"Catch you later, babe". He winked and waved to her as he exited the gym.
"Heya Rainbow Dash". Smurfette was the first to catch up with her. She soon noticed the bright red cheeks she showcased as a result of Soarin's hug. "I see someone already beat me to it".
The rest of the girls caught up with Smurfette, Rainbow at that time snapping out of the moment she adored.
"Sticks". The rainbow-colored haired girl spoke. "We want to to know what song you picked for our performance. Make it better than our boyfriend's act!".
"Does everything have to revolve around a race, darling?". Rarity asked.
"I let it be controlled within my will sometimes".
Sticks pulled out her notebook which had the song name written down. She rotated it 90 degrees to show the girls.
"I never heard that song before, Sticks". Rainbow continued.
"'Santa Clause Lane' by Hilary Duff? You've never even heard of it?!". The badger said.
Rainbow shook her head.
"I'm pretty sure some people know of this gem. I was thinking of it while on the unneccessary trip to Salt Lake City".
"What were you doing all the way out in Salt Lake City?". Lola questioned.
"Reasons I cannot hope to grasp on why I was dragged there".
"Can I listen to it in secrecy to know the tempo?".
"I think I heard it before, Sticks". Vanellope came to her aid.
"You don't have to listen to it alone. You can just follow Vanellope and me".
"And me?!". Pinkie jumped.
"Uh...have you heard this before?". Sticks asked.
"Abso-tootly-lutely!".
"M'kay. Follow Vanellope, me and Pinkie in this one, girls".
"Always trust the wild ones to lead you. Excellent plan". Rarity sarcastically remarked.
Just then, Principal Celestia picked up the mic and announced the last act of the night.
"And last and most certainly of all. Please welcome, The Harmonizers!".
"Let's go!". Sticks lead to the stage. "I'll grab my headset and work, not that I care for it anyway".
As the girls were going on stage, a familiar voice could be heard shouting for Fluttershy's attention, the timid shy girl stopping and noticing the girl coming toward her. Sticks stopped and stared at her too. She appeard to be wearing a light pink top, a skirt of the same color with pink leggings, and light pink boots. Her skin was of light harlequin, with her hair colored light amaranth with light vermilion highlights. Her eyes were pale-light greyish purple. Upon meeting her, Fluttershy immediatly knew who it was.
"Tree Hugger?". She said, the teen coming to her.
"Fluttershy, I'm so glad I found you. I can't wait to hear your groovy performance".
"Who is this?". Sticks wanted answers.
"Oh!". Fluttershy began to introduce the badger to Tree Hugger. "This is Tree Hugger, my friend from Equestria".
"Blessings!". She offered a hand shake, the badger taking a moment to think.
"Why am I thinking this girl is an undercover spy hellbent on taking my life away from my friends?".
"Please". Tree Hugger giggled. "I'm so radical than that".
"Oh...uh..okay. Sticks. Sticks the Badger!". She shook her hand.
"I'm really digging your vibe, Sticks. Where'd you get such an authentic look?".
"I'm a wild jungle animal. What d'ya expect of me?".
"Fluttershy! Sticks!". Twilight called out. "Are you coming or not?!".
"We're coming!". Sticks answered before turning to the two girls. "We better move!".
"I'll kindly watch you before I head back to Dorm 44 and wait for Tikal and the others".
And so, Tree Hugger departed from where Fluttershy and Sticks were heading. They joined the 10 girls, ready to let the badger take up the last spot on the front row. Vinyl was given the all-clear from Sticks and turned the music on. As the song faded in, Vanellope began to start, leading the girls into the song.
I remember last Christmas Eve
Something happened that I couldn't believe
I went for a walk as the snow came down
And when it stopped I was in a different town
And a sigh said "Have no fear, you're not lost you're here..."
Walkin' this Christmas, Down Santa Clause Lane,
No need to wonder, No need to explain
Just have some faith in what you see, you're right here where you want to be
Walkin' this Christmas, Down Santa Clause Lane.
Down Santa Clause Lane
Elves were standing in the street,
Snowmen and reindeer came out to greet
Silver bells chimed from far away,
and Santa rode by one an open sleigh
And he told me "Have no fear, you're not lost you're here..."
Walkin' this Christmas, Down Santa Clause Lane,
No need to wonder, No need to explain
Just have some faith in what you see, you're right here where you want to be
Walkin' this Christmas, Down Santa Clause Lane.
Down Santa Clause Lane
I don't know how, I don't know when
But one day, I'll be back again
And he told me "Have no fear, you're not lost you're here..."
Walkin' this Christmas, Down Santa Clause Lane,
No need to wonder, No need to explain
Just have some faith in what you see, you're right here where you want to be
Walkin' this Christmas, Down Santa Clause Lane (Down Santa Clause Lane)
Down Santa Clause Lane
Down Santa Clause Lane (Down Santa Clause Lane)
Down Santa Clause Lane
Down Santa Clause Lane
As the song ended, the whole gym went dark. It lightened up after that, the crowd cheering and applauding for the 12 girls as Pinkie, Vanellope and Sticks looked at each other and smiled. Twilight, Applejack and the other girls were smiling too. Sticks grabbed the microphone and concluded the show.
"Have a merry christmas everyone!".
She placed the mic back on the podium. She followed the girls. Jumping off the stage, they were met by Fav 12.
"That was totally awesome girls!". Flash cheered. "Everyone here will have a wonderful Christmas thanks to the spirit you've unleashed".
"I could say the same thing about your performance too, Flash". Twilight giggled. "It help raised our confidence for doing this every year".
"Well...I couldn't have done it without you, and my crew helping me out".
"Awesome leadership, Sticks!". Fluttershy was in the changing room with the badger, Pinkie and Vanellope.
"We couldn't have known if you didn't show us!". Pinkie cheered.
"Aw, shucks!". Sticks answered. "I owe the favor to you for helping me regain my sanity in time for this occasion".
"Everyone is just awaiting the presents and the yummy Christmas dinner". Vanellope slurped. "I cannot wait!".
"Me neither!". Pinkie jumped.
Sticks smiled. Knowing she let the Christmas spirit run wild is a good thing. She was the one who chose the song even before the month began. She was the one to finish the song, effectively marking the end of the Christmas performances. Now it would be only a few days before Christmas Day.
That's the end of this chapter. The Christmas performance starting and ending with a bang, from Lola's solo act earlier on from The Harmonizer's big act marking things off equally. What will happen next? Read on to find out. Please review.
