Turkey Day is upon us and what better way to celebrate early than a heart wrenching chapter of Consequence.
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It was three days before thanksgiving and most of the gang was miserable, it was their first thanksgiving without their parents and without Pony. Johnny lay in his bed trying to get in contact with Pony, he missed his brother even more around the holidays. The shepard gang would be coming this year, mostly to fill the space at the table. Johnny hadn't been able to contact Pony since that one time a month ago. Suddenly colors began swirling around him and before he knew it he was in a beautiful meadow, he looked around and saw him. Johnny ran over and crashed into Pony.
"J-Johnny? What are you doing here?" asked Pony shocked
"I missed you, it's almost thanksgiving and it won't be the same without you, I can't stand it. I had to try and figure out a way I could see you, I need you" cried Johnny holding Pony close to him. Pony relaxed in Johnny's arms
"I've missed you too." whispered Pony snuggling closer to his brother. After learning that Pony and him were spiritual twins, the two boys had become even closer than ever before.
"Have you been feeling any better?" asked Johnny softly, knowing that Pony was usually in a lot of pain when Johnny wasn't there
"My mom has been making sure I get medicine and go to the angelic clinic weekly, they said that I won't be able to heal completely until Dally, Two-Bit, and Steve come up here and apologize, I'm always sore unless I'm with you" sighed Pony. Johnny squeezed him tighter.
"Is there any way you can come be with us on thanksgiving, can't you come down as a ghost or something, I don't think I can enjoy it without you there" said Johnny sadly
"I-I don't know if I can, I want to but I don't know if it's possible" said Pony softly
"Please try, we all really really miss you" said Johnny.
"I'll try" whispered Pony "how long can you stay here?"
"I can stay for a few hours, Darry and soda are still at work and school had a half day so I have till like 6, Dally is in the cooler again and Two-Bit got a job" said Johnny
"What did Dal do this time?" asked Pony softly, he was getting tired again, falling asleep in Johnny's arms was so much better than falling asleep in Soda's.
"He stole a car. Sleep Pone, heaven is supposed to be for rest after all" soothed Johnny, who getting kinda sleepy himself. The sky was filled with soft clouds and the sun shown at the perfect angle, it was a balmy 70 degrees every day and 60 at night with more star in the sky than you could count in your wildest dreams. The grass felt like soft pillows and the air was perfurmed with the scents of more flowers than you could imagine. It was a calming spot that both boy easily fell asleep in. Johnny woke up a couple hours later, Pony was still asleep and Johnny did not want to let go of his brother. Eventually Pony had to go back to his parents house and johnny had to go back to earth. Pony walked back to his parents house feeling lonely again.
"Hey sweetheart, your father and I have been thinking, holidays are actually one of the few times a year when angels and ghost can visit their families on earth. If you're up for it honey, we can go be with your brothers and the others for Thanksgiving" said Mrs. Curtis, Pony smiled happily. His father chuckled
"I'll take that as a yes" said Darrell. Pony went to bed, he knew Johnny would be thrilled to see him and Pony knew he himself would be happy to see Johnny, but seeing the others? Pony didn't know if he was ready for that. Thanksgiving came and Pony was feeling apprehensive, but his father's hand on his shoulder gave him the strength he needed to walk into the house. It was a lot quieter than it should have been, the curtains had been changed to black, the tablecloth was black, Darry looked tired Soda looked miserable, no one knew why Two-Bit had traded his trademark mickey shirt for a long sleeve shirt and black hoodie and black jeans. Dallas was out of Jail for the holiday and was sitting at the table scowling at the plates. The shepard gang looked kinda uncomfortable at the Curtis table, but Pony could feel Johnny was still in his walked through the door and sat on the bed next to his brother
"Hey Johnnycake" smiled Pony. Johnny sat up like he was on fire
"PONY!" he gasped before pulling his brother into a hug
"Turns out major holidays involving family give spirits the ability to visit their family for a day" smiled Pony
"I don't care how you are here, I'm just so happy to see you" said Johnny. The two of them went to go sit at the table. Pony could see his mom 'helping' Darry in the kitchen, she was adding spices and lowering the heat on things, when she wasn't doing those she was fussing with Darry's hair, like she always did before a family event, she loved all her boys and wanted to try and let her oldest know she was there.
"Hey Dare, you look like Mom's been messing with your hair again" smiled Soda wryly
"I wish she was" said Darry softly
"This food smells Just like mom's" said Soda
"I tried to cook like her, but I know I forgot some ingredients" said Darry sadly
"Why don't you go sit and I can finish up in here, you've been working yourself to the bone again" said Soda
"Fine, no food coloring though" said Darry
"Don't worry, we ran out last night" said Soda
"How's Johnny doing?" asked Darry
"Better than I thought he'd be, surprisingly" said Soda
"At least he's getting better" said Darry
"I don't think so, it's only certain days, the rest of the time he's miserable like the rest of us" said Soda
"Can you remind me to talk to Two-Bit later, I know it's slightly colder out but he normally wears his mickey shirt to everything, I need to ask him about the long sleeves now, I'm a little worried" said Darry
"Later Dare, go watch football with Tim, I can handle the rest of the food" said Soda, Darry nodded. Darry sat on the couch, unknowingly next to his father who put his arm around his oldest boy.
"I'm proud of you Darry" Whispered Darrell Sr., gently squeezing his Son's shoulder. He didn't like how tired and overworked his oldest son looked. Pony looked around the house and felt his heart break even more. He wanted to cry he wanted to hug Darry and Soda and tell them how sorry he was, but alas the only person who could see him was Johnny who gently hugged his brother.
"It's okay Pony, no one is mad at you" soothed Johnny quietly
"I never meant to hurt anyone, I thought it would be for the best" cried Pony burying his face into Johnny's chest. Soon Dinner was ready and everyone was squeezed at the table. Soda trying not to notice Angela Shepard batting her eyelashes at him in a seriously skimpy outfit that he wasn't sure how Tim let her out of the house in. Darry Carved the turkey.
"So what is everyone thankful for today?" asked Soda, his voice heavy with Sarcasm
"That you didn't cook" said Two-Bit, in a half attempt to make a joke. They rest of the meal was quiet, Pony only picking at his food, the whole family was together but not everyone could see it, and it certainly felt as if they were all universes apart.