The two bladers seemed to have gone in some sort of shock. Madison was the first to do anything. "Um hello?"
When she got no response she stood up and slowed stepped over to them. "Ginga? Kenta?" she said softly, waving her hands in front of their faces to try and snap them out of it. "Anybody home? Hello…?"
Kenta came to his senses first, glanced around then lightly elbowed Ginga who was still frozen. "Wha? Oh, hi Madison."
"We know it's shocking and all but what do you guys think?" Serena asked from her spot on the couch next to Madoka who sweatdropped. 'She's wasting no time beating around the bush.' she thought.
"It's beautiful." Kenta said looking around. "When did this all get set up?"
Madison gave a small smile of pride. "Me, Madoka, and Serena spent the whole day running around for this; who says hard work doesn't pay off?"
"The lazy bums who can't bother to walk if their lives depended on it, that's who." Serena muttered, rolling her eyes which caused everyone to laugh.
~Time Skip...~(Getting kinda bored and lazy ;D)
'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring not even a mouse.
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…Ha! Psyche!
Anyways, it was actually Christmas day and all the girls were back in Madoka's room, preparing for the party later that night.
Yesterday they had sent out invitations to their friends and picked out recipes to make the next day. Although Ginga and Kenta were acting a bit strange when they left in the middle of the day, saying they had something to pick up.
"Okay so let's go over what we are making for the party." Madoka said as she held a clipboard and stood as if she was a commander of some sort.
"Appetizers-Classic Biscotti, Avocado Salad, Roasted Shrimp Cocktail, and Sweet and Sour Chicken Drumsticks.
Main dishes- Grilled Herb Marinated Chicken, Farfalle with Tuna, Caesar Salad, Pork Ribs, Papaya Salad, and regular ol' Spaghetti and Meatballs.
Side dishes- Onion Rings, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Steamed Vegetables, and Crêpes.
Desserts- Arabian Coffee Cake, Christmas Cheesecake, Watermelon Sherbet, Coconut Water Ice Pops, Ginger Fruit with Pineapple Sherbet, and Jell-O Dream Pie.
Beverages- Fruit Sparklers, Watermelonade, Iced Tea, Lemonade, and various types of sodas.
You all still following me?"
"Yep. But doesn't that mean each of us makes about four different recipes?"
"Uh-huh. This'll take the whole day so we better get started."
After it was sorted out who was doing what, Madoka decided to do her Fruit Sparklers and Arabian Coffee Cake first. She opened her cook book and read the two pages.
Arabian Coffee Cake
Ingredients
3 egg whites
½ cup sugar
3 cup Aristos never-fail flour
3 tsp combination baking powder
5 tsp tartrate of phosphate powder
½ tsp salt
½ cup white vegetable shortening
1 cup sugar
1 tbsp boiling water
1 tsp vanilla
½ cup each milk
½ cup cold water
Filling
1 cup very strong coffee
2 tbsp Aristos never-fail flour
2 tbsp corn starch
½ cup sugar
¼ tsp salt
2 egg yolks
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp vanilla confectioners icing sugar, using very strong hot coffee for the liquid in icing
Directions
Beat egg whites stiff and beat in sugar. Beat until whites form stiff peaks. Set on side sift flour and measure 3 cups of sifted flour re-sift 3 times with baking powder and salt set aside. Add cream shortening and beat in sugar. When blended, beat in tablespoon boiling water beat light and when fluffy add vanilla. Add milk and cold water alternately with flour mixture. Mix very lightly fold in egg whites place in two buttered, floured layer cake pans. Bake: 375°F for 25 minutes. Makes: 2 - 9 inch layers.
Coffee Filling
Mix flour, cornstarch and sugar. Pour very strong coffee slowly over flour mixture. And salt stir smooth cook over low heat until thick. Add yolks cook again until thick and smooth. Add butter and vanilla when cold, spread between layers of cake frost with confectioners' sugar icing, using very strong hot coffee for the liquid in icing.
Fruit Sparklers
Ingredients
1/4 - 1/2 cup 100% fruit juice of any type (do NOT use cocktail blends, since they usually are loaded with high fructose corn syrup)
Seltzer water
Ice cubes
Directions
In a tall glass, add a few ice cubes. Measure out the fruit juice and pour into the glass. Top with the seltzer water and use a stirring rod or spoon to blend the juice and seltzer completely.
The brunette sighed for a moment before smiling and deciding to bake the cake first then work on the drinks. Eighty minutes, a frosted cake, and 8 distinctive bowls of Fruit Sparklers later, Madoka figured she'd take a short break before starting again.
Everything seemed to be going fine as far as she knew and judging by the pace the girls were working at they would be done in time. Now she was in the process of chopping vegetables while talking to Serena but at one point she stopped to help Madison briefly with her recipe.
"Eh? So that's what happened?" Madoka asked, not looking up from the cutting board.
"Mhm, I couldn't believe that either." Came the reply. "I just left because I couldn't put up with it. Best decision in my life ever."
The radio was playing a random song as everyone talked until Serena started to change the station. "Serena what are you doing?" Madison asked, looking up.
"Changing it obviously."
"That wasn't what I meant."
Serena let out a breath then glanced at the girl. "This kind of music doesn't suit the Christmas mood in here. So I'll keep turning this knob until I find a worthy enough song."
As Serena continued with her temporary task, everyone present focused on their work.
A song flickered to life on the radio then faded making Serena swiftly go back and stop. All the girls in the kitchen smiled as they recognized it too. They all started singing the words to the song in unison.
All I Want For Christmas Is You
I don't want a lot for Christmas
There's just one thing I need
I don't care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is
You... yeah
I don't want a lot for Christmas
There's just one thing I need
(and I) Don't care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I don't need to hang my stocking
There upon the fireplace
(ahhh) Santa Claus won't make me happy
With a toy on Christmas day
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is you... You baby
I won't ask for much this Christmas
I don't even wish for snow
(and I) I'm just gonna keep on waiting
Underneath the mistletoe
I won't make a list and send it
To the North Pole for Saint Nick
(ahhh) I won't even stay awake to
Hear those magic reindeers click
'Cause I just want you here tonight
Holding on to me so tight
What more can I do
Baby all I want for Christmas is you
You baby
All the lights are shining
So brightly everywhere (so brightly baby)
And the sound of children's
Laughter fills the air (oh)
And everyone is singing (oh yeah)
I hear those sleigh bells ringing
Santa won't you bring me the one I really need
Won't you please bring my baby to me...
Oh I don't want a lot for Christmas
This is all I'm asking for
I just want to see my baby
Standing right outside my door
Oh I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
Baby all I want for Christmas is
You
All I want for Christmas is you... baby (repeat-x7 and fade)...
"And we, in singing," Serena said, cheerfully smiling. "are awesome like that."