A/N: In this chapter - and the story - whenever I mention another band, it's most likely a parody of a band that really does exist. I decided to because it's fun to think of parodies and…no wait, it's only because I'm uncreative and can't think of original band names xD

"Cassi, what exactly are we doing? I thought you said we'd see the surprise after supper," Mike pointed out. April, Splinter and the boys were all gathered in Sugar's home, wondering what Cassi was up to. The giant serpent was nowhere to be seen.

"The surprise was originally planned for later," Cassi said while entering codes into a computer terminal mounted on the wall. A staircase rose up in front of the others. "But then I remembered how sick April got last time she rode 'The Sugar Express'. Also, Casey and Shadow aren't here yet. I don't think Shadow is old enough to be riding Sugar," Cassi explained, walking over to the group.

"No, Cassi! I am not riding that snake again!" April protested.

"Oh, relax April. It'll be fine," Cassi told her, then whistled sharply. At first it was quiet, but soon the ground beneath them began to shake. The shaking grew stronger as the snake came nearer. Soon, Sugar emerged from the door closest to the group, much to April's displeasure.

On Sugar's back it looked like there was a large box strapped to it. Sugar slithered quietly over to them and lined the box up with the stairs. Cassi climbed the stairs and instructed everyone to have a seat.

When they climbed up, the others saw that there were six seats inside the box. Cassi waited until everyone was seated, then flicked a switch on the stairs. Instantly, seatbelts fastened around the six that were sitting down.

Cassi leapt onto Sugar's back in front of the box. Leaning forward, she whispered in a hushed voice so only the snake could hear what she was saying. Sugar looked up at Cassi the best she could and winked at the turtle. She then began to slither off.

Much to April's surprise, the ride was quick and smooth. In her opinion, Sugar had grown up a bit from the last time. They even arrived sooner than Cassi thought they would, which was good. Sugar aligned the seats up with another set of stairs and patiently waited for everyone to get down.

By the time they had undone their seatbelts, Cassi was standing over by a huge curtain. Cassi looked more excited than anyone did, and she had a good reason to be. She couldn't wait to see their reactions. When they had all gathered by her, Cassi pulled the rope that raised the curtain.

"Awesome!" Mike exclaimed when he saw Cassi's surprise.

"This is amazing!" Don said excitedly. Raph and Leo were speechless.

There, before them stood an emerald green tour bus that was nearly twice as long as an average one. Bold lettering screamed "Shell Shock" on the sides. The windows were tinted and were still perfect with no marks on them. A large decorative Christmas bow completed it.

"Guys," Cassi said proudly, "we're going on our first ever tour! Master Splinter, you're coming along! April, you, Casey and Shadow are welcome to come along too."

Don walked around the outside of the bus, completely in shock still. "Cassi," he started, "is this the bus we worked on a couple times?"

"Yes, it is," she beamed. "I did a lot more work on it than just what we did those couple times, obviously. After we removed the seats, I added to the bus, making it taller and longer. Soon after I added bunks, a little kitchen type thing…lots of interesting features you'll see later on."

"Who are we touring with?" Leo asked.

"Oh, no one really big…" Cassi grinned, looking up at the bus.

"C'mon Cassi, who is it?" Mike asked excitedly.

"Meh, just a bunch of guys who go by Blue Da…" The words were barely out of her mouth when Mikey squealed.

"No way, Cassi, really?" Raph asked, and she nodded.

"Yep, and soon after we're going to be opening for Difficult Plan, which is the one that I'm excited about," Cassi admitted. "I've always liked them, but I never dreamed that we'd get to open for them."

"Somebody pinch me! This is too good to…OW! RAPH!"

"Ya said ya wanted to be pinched," Raph replied, giving his brother a half grin.

"I didn't mean really!"

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"This has to have been the best Christmas ever!" Mikey exclaimed. "It just sucks that you have to leave so soon."

Cassi laughed. "Mikey, it's past midnight. It's not soon."

"It's too soon for me. Hey, do you want me to give your necklace to Leo? I know that you still prefer him to keep it for you."

"Yeah, thanks Mike, but before I take it off…" She trailed off and kissed him. When they broke away, before Mikey could say anything, Cassi pointed up. There, above the two standing in the doorway was a bunch of mistletoe.

"But…I thought you hated mistletoe," Mikey pointed out.

"A girl can change her mind, can't she?" Cassi asked, handing Mikey her necklace.

"I guess, but why couldn't you have changed your mind before I lost the bet?"