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story of amber's and my greatest christmas adventure
As Christmas neared amber's and my school held it's annual Christmas pageant and the Ronins are performing in the pageant to help jenny and amber the warlords how ever are not to happy about it.
Scene 1 of the pageant.
(Scene: bleak, black night. An empty, snow covered field. The sound of drums in the distance. Cye enters, wearing torn, old ragged clothing and a dusty faded hat, a red drum hanging from a rope around his neck. In his hands are two drumsticks.)
(Music starts.)
Cye: (singing softly in his lilting English accent, his chin tilted upwards, eyes sad) Cum... they tol' me, pah-rum-pum-pum-pum... ah new born king to see, pah-rum-pum-pum-pum... Ah finest gifts we bring, pah-rum-pum-pum-pum... to lay befo' tha king, pah-rum-pum-pum-pum... rum-pum-pum-pum... rum-pum-pum-pum... so to honah 'im, pah-rum-pum-pum-pum... when we cum...
(Cye takes his eyes from the sky and looks into the audience.)
Cye: (singing softer) Little baby, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum... I am a poor boy, too, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum... I 'ave no gift to bring, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum... Tha's fit to give ah King, pah-rum-pum-pum-pum, rum-pum-pum-pum, rum-pum-pum-pum...
Cye: (nervously, shyly, lifts his drumsticks) Shall I play for yew, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum... On my drum?
Cye: (positions drumsticks over drum) Mary nodded, pah-rum-pum-pum-pum... The ox and lamb kept time, pah-rum-pum-pum-pum... I played my drum for him, pah-rum-pum-pum-pum... I played my drum fore 'im, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum... I played moi best fore 'im, pah-rum-pum-pum-pum, rum-pum-pum-pum, rum-pum-pum-pum...
Cye: (plays a smart marching beat on drum, which fades away into a long drumroll, then silence)
(Dramatic pause.)
Cye: (blushes and smiles) Then, 'e smiled at me, pah-rum-pum-pum-pum... Me and my drum... (grins happily) Me and my drum...
Scene 2 of the pageant.
(Backdrop scene of a snowy field. Enter Anubis, Cale, Dais, and Sekhmet. All four dressed in warm winter clothing.)
Anubis: (singing) City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style... in the air there's a feeling of Christmas...
Cale: (in deep baritone) Children laughing,
Dais: (drapes an arm around Cale's shoulders) People passing,
Both: (smiling) Meeting smile after smile!
3 Together: And above all the bustle you hear!!
(All three turn to Sekhmet, smiling and waiting expectantly)
Sekhmet: (glares at them, arms crossed, mutters disgruntedly) Silver bells.
Anubis, Cale, Dais: (echo him) Silver bells!
Sekhmet: (snarls) Silver bells.
Anubis, Cale, Dais: (grinning) Silver bells! (singing loftily) It's Christmas tiiiiiime, in the city!
Anubis: (echo) In the city!
Sekhmet: (deadpan) Ring-a-ling.
Anubis, Cale, Dais: (echo) Ring-a-ling!
Sekhmet: (mutters darkly) Hear them ring.
Anubis, Cale, and Dais: (echo) Hear them ring!
4 Warlords Together: Soon it will be Christmas daaaaaaaay!
Scene 3 of the pageant
(Dark silent stage. White spotlight hits. Shows Rowen sitting at a black baby grand piano, dressed in a black tux and bow tie, looking very spiffy. He winks at the audience and tosses his head. Placing his fingers over the keys, he starts playing a lilting intro.)
(Another spotlight hits. Shows Sage leaning against the piano, wearing a white tux and white gloves. He smiles charmingly and lifts the cordless mike to his lips.)
Sage: (singing: quiet, low) Have yourself... a merry little Christmas... may your hearts... delight... (steps away from the piano, taking the mike with him) From now on our troubles will be out of sight...
(Shot of Rowen, fingers flying skillfully over the piano keys)
Sage: (smiles at Rowen ) Through the years we all will be together... If the fates allow... Hang a shining star upon the highest bough...
(Dramatic pause)
Sage: (voice louder and stronger) And have yourself... a merry little Christ... mas... now...
(Last note fades away and spotlights go off)
Scene 4 of the pageant
. Ryo steps out, smiling, dressed in dark, navy blue suit. He looks around, frowns, and calls out towards backstage.)
Ryo: (whispering loudly) Kento... hey, KENTO!"
(Crashing sound and Kento stumbles out, dressed in suit matching Ryo's.)
Kento: (scratches head sheepishly) Hehe, sorry.
Ryo: (rolls his eyes, smiling) Come on, we're on! (turns offstage, puts two fingers in his mouth and gives a piercing whistle.)
(Two cordless mikes fly from offstage and Ryo catches them.)
Ryo: Thanks, Amber.
(Amber 's voice from offstage): You're welcome, Ryo!
Ryo: (hands one mike to Kento and smiles at the camera) Okay! Hit it, Ro!
(Piano music wafting in gently.)
Ryo: (clears throat and sings.) Chestnuts roasting, on an open fire...
Kento: (looks around) Where?!
Ryo: (smacks forehead) Kento!
Kento: (looks at camera) Huh? Oh, sorry! (clears throat) Ahem! (sings) Jack frost nipping at your nose...
Ryo: (smiles and winks) Yuletide carols, being sung by a choir...
Kento: (grins) And folks, dressed up like crescent rolls...
Ryo: (hits Kento over the head) Eskimos, not crescent rolls!!
Kento: Oh, my bad!
Ryo: (sighs in despair, continues the song) Everybody knows... a turkey and some mistletoe... help to make the season bright... (turns in a circle dramatically) Tiny tots, with their eyes all aglow... will find it hard to sleep, tonight...
Kento: (singing gustily at the top of his lungs) They know that SANTA'S... on his WAAAAAY... (holds out a hand, palm up) He's loaded lots of TOYS and GOODIES, on his SLEEEEIIIIIIGH... (falls to his knees) And every mother's CHIIIILD, is gonna SPYYYYY.... to see if reindeer, really know, how to FLYYYYY.... (looks up at Ryo curiously) Can they really? You'd think they wouldn't be able to handle the controls, cause they don't got hands...
Ryo: (looks at the ceiling for help) And so, I'm offering you this simple phrase... (looks down at Kento and smiles warmly.) To kids... from one to ninety-two...
(They lock hands and Ryo pulls Kento to his feet.)
Kento&Ryo Together: (standing back to back) All though it's been said, many times, many waaaaays... Merry Christmas... to... you....
(Sound of applause, cheering, and loud clapping. Ryo wipes his brow and Kento blows a kiss to the audience and bows.)
(Fade out.)
Scene 5 of the pageant
(Scene: Lawn outside Jenny's gang alley home. Snow on the ground. Daytime. Music intro starts.)
Jenny: (runs in and turns to the camera, laughing and singing.) On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me! (spins in a circle) a Partridge in a pear tree!
Ryo: (enters, grinning.) On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me! 2 fervor swords...
Jenny: And a Partridge in a pear tree!
Anubis: (enters, wearing his "Ancient" outfit) On the third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me! 3 Ancient staffs,
Ryo: 2 fervor swords,
Jenny: And a Partridge in a pear tree!
Kayura: (smiling at the camera) On the 4 day of Christmas, my true love gave to me... 4 Jewels of Life,
Anubis: 3 Ancient staffs,
Ryo: 2 fervor swords,
Jenny: And a Partridge in a pear tree!
Kento: (somersaults into view, lands skillfully, grinning) On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love gave to meeeeee! (stands, holding one hand to the sky dramatically.) FIIIIIIIIVE ONION RIIIIIIIINGS!!!
(Everyone stares at him, sweatdrops forming over their heads.)
Kento: (blinks) What?
Kayura: (rolls her eyes and snorts) 4 Jewels of Life,
Anubis: (still giving Kento a look) 3 Ancient staffs,
Ryo: 2 fervor swords,
Jenny: And a Partridge in a pear tree!
Dais: (marches in proudly) On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me... 6 spiders creeping,
Kento: (yelling) FIIIIIIIIVE ONION RIIIIIIIINGS!!!
Kayura: (wiggles a finger in her ear) 4 Jewels of Life,
Anubis: 3 Ancient staffs,
Ryo: 2 fervor swords,
Jenny: (laughing) And a Partridge in a pear tree!
Cye: (walks in, grinning, cheeks red from the cold.) On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me... 7 fish a-swimmin',
Dais: 6 spiders creeping,
Kento: FIIIIIIIIVE ONION RIIIIIIIINGS!!!
Kayura: (shaking her head at Kento) 4 Jewels of Life,
Anubis: 3 Ancient staffs,
Ryo: 2 fervor swords,
Jenny: (cheerfully) And a Partridge in a pear tree!
Sage: (leans on one elbow on Cye's head, smiling) On the eighth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me... (stops to wink at Mia, who blushes) 8 teas for drinking,
Cye: (laughs and pushes Sage off of him) 7 fish a-swimmin',
Dais: 6 spiders creeping,
Kento: FIIIIIIIIVE ONION RIIIIIIIINGS!!!
Kayura: (moves away from Kento) 4 Jewels of Life,
Anubis: (gives a peace sign and a wink to the camera) 3 Ancient staffs,
Ryo: (grinning and shaking his head) 2 fervor swords,
Jenny: (laughs) And a Partridge in a pear tree!
Rowen: (leaps onto Sage's back, wrapping his arms around Sage's neck. Sage holds him up and Rowen laughs then sings) On de ninth, day ah Christmas, my true love gave ta me... 9 books for readin'!
Sage: (smiles, still carrying Rowen on his back) 8 teas for drinking,
Cye: (laughs) 7 fish a-swimmin',
Dais: (punches Anubis in the arm, grinning) 6 spiders creeping,
Kento: (at the top of his lungs) FIIIIIIIIVE ONION RIIIIIIIINGS!!!
Kayura: (winks at the camera) 4 Jewels of Life,
Anubis: (punches Dais back, smiling) 3 Ancient staffs,
Ryo: 2 fervor swords,
Jenny: And a Partridge in a pear tree!
Sekhmet: (tosses his green hair loftily) On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me... (grins evilly at Cye) 10 snakes a-crawling,
Rowen: (waves to Sekhmet) 9 books for readin',
Sage: (shifts Rowen's weight on his back) 8 teas for drinking,
Cye: (gives Sekhmet a warning look) 7 fish a-swimmin',
Dais: (puts a hand to chest dramatically) 6 spiders creeping,
Kento: (throws hands to the sky) FIIIIIIIIVE ONION RIIIIIIIINGS!!!
Kayura: (lifts an eyebrow) 4 Jewels of Life,
Anubis: (shakes his head) 3 Ancient staffs,
Ryo: (grins) 2 fervor swords,
Jenny: And a Partridge in a pear tree!
Cale: (singing lustily in his deep baritone, rolling his R's) On the tenth day of Chrrrristmas, my trrrrue love gave to me... 11 nightlights shining,
Sekhmet: (laughs at Cale) 10 snakes a-crawling,
Rowen: (smiles, winks an eye) 9 books for readin',
Sage: (drops Rowen into the snow and tosses his hair) 8 teas for drinking,
Cye: (laughs at Rowen) 7 fish a-swimmin',
Dais: (drapes an arm around Cale's shoulders) 6 spiders creeping,
Kento: (grabs Cye and ruffles his hair) FIIIIIIIIVE ONION RIIIIIIIINGS!!!
Kayura: (laughs) 4 Jewels of Life,
Anubis: (grins) 3 Ancient staffs,
Ryo: (puts a hand on Kento's shoulder, smiling) 2 fervor swords,
Jenny: (links arms with Kayura, smiling at the camera) And a Partridge in a pear tree.!
Amber: (rides in on White Blaze's back. Turns to the audience and sings happily.) On the Twelfth Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me!
(White Blaze roars)
Amber: (laughs and pats the tiger's head) 12 tigers leaping!
Cale: (deep voice booming) 11 nightlights shining!
Sekhmet: (slaps Cale's back) 10 snakes a-crawling!
Rowen: (out of the snow, drapes an arm around Sage's shoulder) 9 books for readin'!
Sage: (slips an arm around Mia's shoulders, smiling at the camera) 8 teas for drinking!
Cye: (grins and high-fives with Kento) 7 fish a-swimmin'!
Dais: (leans on Sekhmet's shoulder) 6 spiders creeping!
Kento: (throws back his head) FIIIIIIIIVE ONION RIIIIIIIINGS!!!
Kayura: (puts a hand to her head, smiling) 4 Jewels of Life!
Anubis: (laughs) 3 Ancient staffs!
Ryo: (elbows Rowen's stomach, grinning) 2 fervor swords!
Mia: (laughs, one hand on the arm Sage has around her shoulders) And a brand new shiny red jeep!
Everyone: AND A PARTRIDGE IN A PEAR TREE!!
(Music ends.)
Everyone: (laughing and yelling) MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYBODY!!
After the pageant amber and I went Christmas shopping and bought gifts for all their friends. Anubis and Ryo also were shopping for Christmas gifts for me and Amber well just as amber and I finished our shopping we were attacked by some enemies more than likely from the dynasty. Well amber was unable to transform this time. Because she had left her transformation broach at home. meanwhile, I transformed and was just about to attack the enemy when amber suggested that I go to find Ryo and Anubis and have them help us I was reluctant but did as I was told. I found Ryo and Anubis at the jewelry store looking at jewelry and I told them what was going on and led them to amber who had retreated to the parking lot and was getting murtlized by our enemy. Ryo and Anubis transformed quickly and the three of us joined in the battle. After that amber was very angry for some reason. Anubis and I realized that if Talpa was indeed back that he might be behind this so we decided to go find him and find out. But when we got there and asked Talpa what he had done to amber he denied doing anything to her. So Anubis and I decided to drop the subject and left the area and went home but when we got there Ryo told us that amber had disappeared. Then all of us ran off to where Talpa usually hung out and found out that he had done something to amber and then mother borrowed my half of the silver crystal and used it to undo what Talpa had done. Then amber and I and Ryo and Anubis began to fight Talpa but Queen serenity stopped us and told amber and me that Talpa was our father. Then amber used her half of the crystal to turn talpa back to the side of good which was the side he had been on a thousand years ago. Anubis and I had left before any of this occurred and I must say I was more than shocked about finding out who my father in the moon kingdom had been.
