In the teacher's lounge, it was the last day before Winter Break at CKH School, everyone was excited for the break, except for Coach Landon. "So what's on your mind for Winter Break, Zander?" asked Ms. Benjamin.
"Gonna go back to my hometown for the annual Santa's Sanctuary," explained Zander. "It's where we some homeless people in the big city and let them stay at the rec center from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day."
"What about you Coach Landon?" Dean Dennis said. "What are you doing for Christmas?"
"I hate Christmas," corrected Coach Landon. "They're giving love, the smell of nutmeg and egg nog in the morning, and the annoying Christmas carolers."
"Speaking of which," added in Ms. Benjamin, "I've got a gift for you, Zander."
He gave her a Christmas bag and inside, was a children's makeup kit. "I know that you can be a bit childish," he explained. "So I thought you can use some children's makeup to keep the 'kid at heart' thing going. "
Kiki loved her gift, because she is a child at heart.
XxoxX
Meanwhile at the girls' dorm, Harley was putting up the final touches of her packing when she got a text message from her big sister.
Sis, meet us outside your dorm, now.
Xoxox, Kaylee
Outside her dorm, she spotted her dashing father and attractive nerdy sister. "Dad! Kaylee!" she exclaimed. "I'm so glad you get to spend Christmas in America this year."
"I need to catch up with my brother," Mr. Dennis said. "Allen gets a little mopey when I don't contact him within three weeks."
In her room, Harley looked at the last picture with her mother before she disappeared. She was having a vanilla latte in a dolphin-themed mug while Harley and her sister were enjoying some hot chocolate.
"You miss Mom, don't you?" asked Mr. Dennis.
"Three years without her?" Harley replied. "I wish I can find her."
"Relax, sis," replied Kaylee, "I miss Mom too, but you've been strong since she disappeared."
Harley started to smile after what she heard from Kaylee. Just then, she got a phonecall from Ms. Benjamin, telling her and the other ACS girls to meet by the schoolbus with Christmas Monkeys ASAP.
"Gotta go," Harley said in a flash. "An emergancy ACS meeting."
When Harley rushed out, both Mr. Dennis and Kaylee smiled. Suddenly, they saw Dean Dennis and Nurse Milward in an awry look.
"Allen," Mr. Dennis said to his brother. "How's my dear brother doing?"
"Terrible, Axel," groaned Dean Dennis. "Lylah told me that her parents are coming over for the holidays this year and they still don't trust me due to my worrisome behavior."
"I tried to convince Mama and Papa that Allen is not like my previous boyfriends," explained Nurse Millward, "but they didn't listen."
"Don't worry," replied Kaylee. "Dad and I will make sure that you guys get the best parent approval ever."
XxoxX
Meanwhile, the ACS and Mavis were riding a school bus with window drawings of Christmas monkeys.
"These are some really good drawings you did," commented Danna.
"Actually," corrected Ms. Benjamin, "Mavis and I did them together."
"So, Har," said Vada, "Your dad and sister are in town for Christmas this year and they want to help your uncle be less worrisome."
"Exactly," replied Harley. "Uncle Allen really wants Nurse Millward's parents to like him, but fails to do so. Also, i'm not sure my dad would like American Christmas customs. In Australia, we usually have the main meals at lunch time, and we use fire crackers."
"It's not like how we have it in France," Chanel replied. "Usually we warm up by cherrywood fire."
"As for India," replied Saatvika, "we decorate mango and banana trees."
"What about you, Danna?" asked Harley, "What do you usually do on Christmas?"
"We place newly cleaned shoes by the our front doorstep with hay." explained Danna, "And Santa trades them for presents."
"In Columbia." replied Carla, "We decorate our homes with red and white candles. Our famlia uses light up candles for fire safety."
"People in Thailand usually don't celebrate Christmas." explained Vada, "But we do open our soup shop for local foster homes and homeless shelter. Isn't that what Christmas is about, helping the needy."
"It is, y'all." Presley Beth replied, "First I thought it was bout them presents, but Facetube Clips of the Good Day 94 Christmas Special taught me that Christmas is about giving and not getting."
"Back in Tennessee," Julianna continued, "We go to a Christmas Village in Nashville, our Poppas also help out share the customs of Christmas for those who celebrate Chanukah and Kwanzaa, proving that no matter what religion, we can share our differences."
"Let's make him comfortable as best as he can." suggested Carla, "Only two more days until we can go home."
"Okay, everyone," declared Ms. Benjamin. "We're here."
Outside the bus, they spotted a 1940s-styled motel. "This is the Hodge Podge Lodge," explained Ms. Benjamin. "Originally it was a motel during World War II, but after the war, they turned it into a homeless shelter. The mayor has asked us to do use this as rental space for a Christmas show for the homeless."
"Wait, wait," asked Presley Beth asked. "We're performing for hobos? Awesome!"
XxoxX
Inside the motel, they could see that the whole place was decorated in a 1940s-styled Christmas.
"It feels like i'm in the same room as Glen Miller," commented Danna.
"And this here is a perfect place for a pillow fight," suggested Presley Beth. "For the kids, that is."
"I'm not so sure," Mavis replied. "We don't want any feathers flying around like crazy."
"Now, now," Ms. Benjamin replied. "The managers of the homeless shelter and the homeless people will be back from seeing the musical performance of 'A Christmas Carol' in three hours. According to my instincts, the show just started. So we're going to have to put on a show for them."
The ACS was surprised because they get to do a show for the homeless.
XxoxX
Meanwhile in the dangerous streets of Kansas City, Poach was going around disguised as a bad elf looking for an animal to become his next McCart Monster.
"Hurry with them turkey, Elisa!" shouted an elderly man with a black stetson. "I need to get ready to do my magic act!"
"Coming, Cameron!" shouted an elderly lady with short blond hair.
Looking at the turkey, Poach figured that he'd be perfect for his Season Terrorings. With one bite from the McCart Bug, the turkey turned into McCart Turkey.
XxoxX
Outside, the girls were finishing up their dance rehearsal when they got a post on Facetube about Downtown Topeka being harmed by a monster turkey. Knowing this, the Mew Mews decided to head over to Topeka ASAP.
Outside, they saw Fenfang with a bucket of yellow paint, much to their dismay and confusion.
"Fenfang," Kiki asked, "were you using yellow paint on the snow again?"
Fenfang nodded her head. "Oh, Fenfang," chuckled Kiki as she picked up her pet monkey, "I appreciate you using up the paint for something. That is a good Christmas present. A bit strange, but I like it."
"No time for weird admirations," replied Harley. "We got a turkey to cook!"
Mew Mew Metamorphosis
XxoxX
When they reached Topeka, they could see the entire place trembling in fear as McCart Turkey causes mayhem. One by one, they used their signature weapons on the turkey. After Mew Mew Chocolate landed by a pillow truck, Mew Mew Peanut Butter got an idea, "Remember what I said about pillow fights?" she asked. "Let's do one to that stuffed turkey."
In a snap, the Mew Mews pelted the monster with pillows, then did their attack move.
Mew Mew Style
Mew Mew Grace
Mew Mew Style
In Your Face
And just like that, McCart Turkey turned back into a regular turkey, "There you are Mr. Stuffers." shouted Cameron, "We were wondering where you slipped off to."
"Our grown up daughter will be very disappointed to see the Topeka Pardoned Turkey out of our hands.," replied Elisa.
Looking at the time on a nearby clock tower, they needed to get ready for their performance and to make Harley's dad comfortable.
XxoxX
Thirty minutes later, they were all dazzled up in sequin Santa outfit with a pin that represents their flavor. "Aren't we cute?" asked Saatvika.
"And beautiful too." replied Carla.
"Not only Mavis is a good painter" Presley Beth explained, "But she's also a good seamstress. Some of the clothes she buys at the mall, she adds some fabrics to suit the real her."
"My favorites are the jacks with peanuts and grapes on them." Julianna replied, "Gives people a PBnJ flavor."
"Harley," shouted Mr. Dennis from a distance, "Where is your little honey self?"
He came into the girls' homeless room and the girls smiled at Mr. Dennis, "Hey Dad," she greeted, "You may remember my friends from Danna's guitar videos online."
"Of course." replied Mr. Dennis, "I'm very proud of my youngest daughter for helping an apple dumpling like her."
"A little fairy magic I suppose." chucked Kaylee as she ate a slice of fairy bread she made herself.
"I hope you don't mind Mr. Dennis." replied Carla, "But we're going to give you the best Christmas in Kansas ever.
Quickly, they dragged Mr. Dennis into the room, placed him down in the chair, and served them some chocolate cream cookies and hot cocoa, "Figure you needed to relax before Christmas, Mr. Dennis." Carla explained.
"Thanks girls." Mr. Dennis replied, "I've been trying to control my worrisome brother all day."
"Relax, Mr. Dennis." replied Vada, "We got this."
XxoxX
Later, The ACS, Mavis, and Kiki were greeting homeless people. Mavis and Kiki were shaking hands with them, Chanel and Vada were handing out tomato soups, Saatvika and Carla giving out goody bags to the homeless, Danna, Kaylee and Harley were singing for some of the homeless people about Christmas Fairies, and Presley Beth of Julianna were reading The Nutcracker to the homeless children.
Dean Dennis was thrilled by her niece's attempt to help the homeless and make her father comfortable when Elisa and Cameron came up to them and behind them, was Nurse Millward, "These are my parents," she explained, "Elisa and Cameron Millward."
"He, he, hello." Dean Dennis greeted nervously.
"I'm not so sure about all this, Lylah," admitted Cameron, "Last time he came to the homeless shelter, he made a big fuss over homeless people leaving dirty socks behind."
"Shoe smell is the worst smell I've ever smelled." shouted Dean Dennis, "Which is why I use shoe freshener once a month!"
"And crazy." admitted Elisa, "There are children here and they'll laugh at Allen making a scene."
Suddenly, the lights went out, onstage, The ACS performed a rock and roll version of Sleigh Ride.
Just hear those sleigh bells jingling
Ring-ting-tingling too
Come on, it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you
Outside the snow is falling
And friends are calling, "Yoo hoo"
Come on, it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you
Giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap
Let's go; let's look at the show
We're riding in a wonderland of snow
Giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap
It's grand, just holding your hand
We're riding along with a song
Of a wintry fairy land
Our cheeks are nice and rosy
And comfy cozy are we
Everyone was astonished by their performance, including Cameron and Elisa, "Isn't one of those girls your youngest niece?" asked Elisa.
"Yeah," admitted Dean Dennis, "This was all Miss. Benjamin's idea to perform for Hodge Podge Lodge."
Instead of getting upset, Cameron and Elisa smiled, because they love a man who knows how to be honest with himself.
Cameron picked up a guitar and played Sleigh Ride while The ACS girls finished up their dance.
Come on, it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you.
Everyone applauded for their performance.
When the girls got offstage, Miss. Benjamin and Mavis gave them their presents for all their hard work. Chanel got a figurine of a Chinese tiger statue, Vada got some Chinese fans with a fox on it, Saatvika got a new bicycle bell with plum blossoms on them, Carla got a puzzle of the Great Wall of China , Danna got poster of a Shanghai landscape, Harley got a figurine of a Chinese pagoda , Presley Beth got a dragon boat, and Julianna got a book called, 'Chinese Caligraphy for Morons'.
In return, all eight girls brought up a big present for Miss. Benjamin. In the present, was a pair of monkey one-sies pajamas. This delighted Miss. Benjamin because monkeys have always delighted her. A group of people even once called her a 'flame-throwing baby monkey'. As for Mavis, they gave her Christmas-themed oven mitts, so she can have the feeling of Christmas everyday.
"Harley." shouted her father as he and Kaylee rushed up to her, "We're so proud of you for performing for the people here, "And that little turkey of there's is so cute.
*He means Mr. Stuffers.* Harley thought to herself, "Gee, Dad. This turned out to be a great Christmas."
All three Dennis Family members gave each other a big hug. This may have been their third Christmas without their mother, but their still a family.
The End.
