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NMNT Season Three Chapter 2: The Christmas Aliens
-New York City, Central Park, Christmas Eve: Night-
"Ha ha, you can't get me Naruto, not even if you tried for the next hundred years!"
"We'll see about that Mikey; TAKE THIS!"
*SPLAT*
"Agh, my face!"
"Ha ha ha ha ha ha, bull's eye!"
On a special cold night in December, Naruto and Michelangelo romped in the snow as they hastily made snowballs to throw in each other's faces (Naruto was wearing black snow boots, black snow pants, a heavy blue sweater, an orange winter jacket, a pair of black finger gloves/mittens, an orange scarf and a black fleece winter hat. Mikey wasn't wearing his orange eye-mask but he was wearing brown snow boots, red snow pants, a custom golden yellow three fingered glove, a tan winter coat, a grey hooded sweater, an orange scarf and a golden yellow winter hat).
"I'll show you," Mikey muttered as he wiped off the snow from his face, picked up some snow, made a snowball and threw it at Naruto's face while he was still laughing.
*SPLAT*
"Agh, my face!" Naruto cried.
"Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha, I got ya good!" Mikey laughed.
Naruto just wiped off the snow from his face as he smiled and playfully lunged at Mikey while yelling, "YAAAAHHHHH!"
"WHOA!" Mikey yelled as they playfully tumbled down the hill they were playing and stopped when they reached the bottom of the hill. They then lay on their backs smiling like little children and stared at the sky, which was still making snowflakes fall and blanketing everything in a pure white sheet since early this morning.
"Truce?" Naruto asked as he stood up and brushed some snow off.
"Truce," Mikey replied as he did the same. The two brothers then walked back up the hill where they stopped to gaze at the scene of kids playing in the snow.
"Man, there's nothing like the Big Apple at Christmas time," said Mikey as the children's laughter filled the air.
"Tell me about it," said Naruto, "I just love it."
"Only thing I hate is wearing this scratchy scarf," said Mikey. Suddenly a snowball hit him on the back of his head.
*SPLAT*
"Hey!" Mikey complained as he turned to Naruto.
"Wasn't me," the blond ninja replied. Mikey then looked behind himself and saw a young boy with a toboggan.
"Sorry mister, I wasn't aiming at you, I was trying to hit Jimmy," he said. A second boy then stepped out from behind Naruto as he nervously chuckled and showed that he too had a toboggan.
"Tell you what guys," said Naruto, addressing both boys, "how about you let us borrow your sleds and we'll call it even."
"Sure," said both boys as they gave their toboggans away.
"Thanks," said the two ninja brothers as they took a running start and slid down the hill they were on using the toboggans. The wind and snow whipped around their faces as they experienced the rush of a lifetime. They did everything they could with those toboggans: race them, snowboard them, ski them; you name it they probably did it. In fact, one aerial corkscrew they managed to pull off had them yelling, "COWABUNGA!"
The two young boys had confused looks as they looked at each other. "Cowabunga?" the short boy asked. His friend Jimmy just shrugged his shoulders.
Meanwhile, with one mighty launch in the air, Naruto and Mikey landed on the ground in the position of lying on their backs. They then got up and admired their handy work.
"Hey, I made a snow-turtle," Mikey happily said.
"Maybe you can start a new trend," said Naruto. Just then the two young boys came running up to them.
"You guys do some sick tricks," said Jimmy's shorter friend, "the both of you are all right." And with that, the two ninja brothers kept their word and handed back the toboggans, the children taking them and playing somewhere else.
"Yep, the best town in the world," said Naruto as he and Mikey laid back in the snow.
"Especially at Christmas," Mikey agreed. Just then a cat's meow was heard. Surprised, Mikey and Naruto looked for the source only to find it in front of their heads. The cat was primarily orange but it had white on its cheeks, the tip of its tail and all four feet. As the two brothers partially stood up to observe it better, the cat partially backed away in nervousness and meowed again.
"Aww," said Mikey, "Poor little guy, all alone and out here in the cold." The two then started to pet and stroke the cat gently and immediately it started to purr in happiness.
"Hmm, no collar," said Naruto, "you know, I think your jacket is a bit warmer than mine; why don't you hold on to it."
"Sure thing," Mikey replied as he picked up the cat and stored it in a pocket inside his winter coat, "come here little guy, you'll be nice and warm in here."
"And then you can come home with us," said Naruto as he and Mikey have him gentle scratches on top of his head.
"Meow," said the cat.
"Ha ha ha, you're welcome," Naruto chuckled, "I'm sure Splinter won't mind, not on Christmas anyway."
-The Lair-
Splinter busily hung up many origami swans above the door to his room, as well as some Christmas lights, a wreath and some silver tinsel. As he walked out into the main chamber of the lair, he saw that Leonardo and Raphael were putting up the last of the decorations that now made the lair seem more festive with its reds, greens, golds, and silvers.
Just then the pod doors opened and April came in as herself while Casey came in carrying a tree.
"Ah, April, you have returned," said Splinter.
"With the tree, as promised," April replied as Casey struggled to get it inside, "we had to go to three different lots; they're almost all sold out."
"Oh don't worry about me," Casey said with sarcasm dripping from his voice while struggling and side stepping his way in, "I don't need any help or nothin'." Just then, he stumbled backwards just as the pod doors closed, hitting him in the process as he 'Yeowed' in pain.
"Hey Case, watch it with the tree will ya," said Raph, "we don't want it damaged." Casey then stepped into the lair and reoriented himself.
"Oh no, I'm OK," Casey replied with sarcasm, "thanks for all your concern, I didn't break nothin', I just had a huge stone elevator door slam shut on my head!" Casey then was about to fall when Raph stepped in to help.
"Yeah," he replied, "you're lucky it was just your head and nothin' important."
As the two friends put the tree in a custom-made stump holder by Donatello, Splinter said, "Perhaps we had best start cooking the dinner."
"Count me in,"'said April, "Cooking Christmas dinner is almost as fun as eating it."
"That's not what Mikey would say, until Naruto challenges him to an eating contest," said Leo as he laid a circular plastic Christmas themed needle catcher right underneath where the tree would stand just as Raph and Casey set the tree down.
"Speakin' of which,"' said Raph, "where are those two, I'm startin' to miss them."
"Come on, it's Christmas Eve," said Don as he brought in a box full of tree ornaments and decorations, "even Mikey wouldn't get into to trouble on a night like tonight because Naruto's with him."
"Unless Mikey stops in front of a toy store again, and God knows how much patience Naruto will give," said Leo.
-With Mikey and Naruto-
At that very moment, Mikey wiped away some frost that had collected on a toy store window and peered inside. However, Naruto was equally excited to look in the window and see all the toys on display.
"Never thought you'd join me,"'said Mikey.
"Shut up; every December you do this kind of thing every day, and I only do this once every December," said Naruto, "now shut up and admire the toys."
Mikey just gleefully giggled as he looked at all the toys.
"Oh man, I can't take it," he said with excitement, "they got the new Sergeant Guts 'n Glory action figure with remote control tank!"
"And they got the new Captain Fanatic space probe and the Mavis Moon Jumper," said Naruto.
"And of course they're sold out of the Lil' Orphan Alien dolls," they said at the same time.
"Boy, those things just won't stay on the shelf," said Mikey.
"I can't believe it's so popular," said Naruto.
"Mew," said the cat.
"You said it," said Mikey, "hey wait a second, I never gave you a name."
"So what do you want to call him?" Naruto asked.
Mikey pondered for a bit before answering, "I think I'll call you: Klunk."
"Well, at least it's not generic," said Naruto. Just then they heard a crashing noise in the alley.
"No, get back!"
More crashing noises were heard as the two brothers went to investigate. There they saw a middle-aged man being harassed by three Purple Dragon gang members.
"What do you want?" the man asked.
"Just your truck," said a gang member.
"And all the Lil' Orphan Aliens in it," said a second as he brandished his machine gun while holding up the aforementioned doll.
"You can't steal this truck," the man protested, "this lot of Lil' Orphan Aliens is bein' donated to the Little Brownstreet Children's Home. Have a heart will ya, it's Christmas."
"And that's why we're givin' ourselves this truck," said the first gang member, "it's OUR Christmas present."
"Ho, ho, ho asshole," said the third gang member as he pistol whipped the man with the butt of his machine gun. The gang members all jeered and laughed.
"Man," said the first gang member, "just imagine how much we'll get for these things on eBay."
"These Lil' Orphan Alien dolls go for five times what ya pay for them in the stores," said the second.
"And we didn't pay jack shit," said the third. While they all laughed aloud, Mikey and Naruto made their move as they climbed to the top of truck's trailer.
"We'll see about that," said Naruto.
"Better lay low Klunk," said Mikey as he made sure the orange cat wouldn't fall out of the inner coat pocket, "things might get a little rough."
-The Lair-
The tree was perfectly set up in the entertainment center. As Leo made sure it was put in the most perfectly aesthetic place possible, Raph came in wielding two butterfly swords.
"Uh Raph," Leo asked with a touch of nervousness, "what are you doing with those butterfly swords?"
"Just trimmin' the tree," Raph replied as he quickly cut off the least pleasing parts about the tree. Soon the tree looked more pleasing to the eye as it seemed to shimmer a brilliant glow.
"Man I'm good, I shoulda been a barber," said Raph, pleased with his handiwork, "little off the top?"
"Uh, no thanks," Leo politely declined.
Just then Don walked into the entertainment center with a cookie-dough covered mixing bowl and spoon.
"Christmas cookies are in the oven! Who wants to lick the bowl and spoon?" he asked.
Like a moth to light, Raph swooped in, swiped both and proceeded to lick them clean.
"This is frickin' sweet," he said in between licks as his face tarted to become covered in cookie-dough, "Usually Naruto and Mikey would fight to the death over this stuff until they shared and licked these things clean! They always did hog the good stuff."
"Y'know, maybe we ought to look for those two," Leo suggested.
"Nah, they'll be fine," Raph reassured as he devoured the last of the cookie-dough and proceeded to lick his fingers and cheeks, "in fact, they're probably on their way home right now."
-With Mikey and Naruto-
The two ninja brothers waited for the most opportune moment to strike. As soon as the three gang members had their laugh, the two leapt in and took them by surprise. The Purple Dragons then fired their machine guns but Naruto kicked them out of their hands while Mikey did a hand-stand double spin kick and knocked them all down. The three gang members quickly recovered, grabbed their weapons and retaliated. Mikey and Naruto narrowly avoided being shot at as they hopped all over the alley and made themselves harder to hit.
As the two hid behind a dumpster, the second gang member kept firing and yelled out, "Get the truck!"
The first gang member then picked the truck's keys out of the knocked out middle-aged man and got into the cab where he started the engine. The second and third gang members joined him as they started to speed away with the truck. Mikey and Naruto then popped out of their hiding place and saw a thick steel cable being dragged on the ground. Naruto grabbed onto it first, followed by Mikey and they skated along on the wet and icy streets.
"Meow," Klunk said from inside Mikey's jacket.
"Hang on Klunk, we're kinda busy now," he said as the two struggled to hold on.
Up in front, the second gang member looked at the side-rear view mirror and saw Mikey and Naruto skating behind them.
"What the hell!" he exclaimed, "those freaks who attacked us are skitchin' on in the back!"
"Not for long they ain't," said the first gang member as he made the truck sway and swerve. Mikey and Naruto held on for dear life as they jumped and narrowly avoided each car they were meant to hit.
"Y'know, this isn't so hard,"'said Mikey in between jumps.
"Yeah," said Naruto as he smiled a bit, "this is actually kinda fun." As they made a high leap off of a car, they yelled out, "Cowabunga!" They then landed perfectly on their feet.
"Good thing I got my shell in case I fall," said Mikey.
"And good thing I got you to fall on in case I fall," said Naruto.
"Mew," said Klunk.
"Don't worry, I won't squish you Klunk," said Naruto.
Up in the cab, the first gang member looked at his left side rear-view mirror.
"I don't believe it," he said, "those damn monkeys are still back there."
"Bring them up front, we'll take care of them," said the third gang member as he and the second readied their machine guns.
"You got it," said the first as he slammed his foot on the brake pedal which caused the two to slide underneath the truck and stop in front of it. The second and third gang members then kicked out the glass and opened fire. Bullets sprayed everywhere as Naruto and Mikey leapt out of the way and ducked for cover. They then leapt on the hood of the truck, then the top of the cab and finally the top of the trailer as they ran for cover in the back all while bullets whizzed by their heads.
"They went into da back with da dolls," said the second.
"Well go after em'," said the first gang member. The other two Purple Dragons then stepped out and inspected the back end of the trailer, only to find that there was nothing there.
"Where the hell did they go?" the third gang member asked. His question was wordlessly answered as he was kicked away by Mikey. The second gang member prepared to shoot but he too was kicked away, this time by Naruto.
"Merry Christmas boys," said Mikey.
"Boy do we have something to give to you," said Naruto as he cracked his knuckles. They then each picked up a Purple Dragon and punched them in their faces before throwing them aside.
Up front in the cab, the first Purple Dragon growled in anger and annoyance. "I don't believe it, those two dickwads managed to kick their asses." He then pulled out a cell phone and dialed a number. "Yo it's Sonny, I'm on 18th and 1st," he said, "I got two pain-in-the-ass freaks on my case, I could use some goddamn back-up here." The voice on the other line gave the gang member, now known as Sonny, some instructions. "Got it, I'll meet ya half-way," Sonny replied. And he sped up the truck which forced Naruto and Mikey to grab onto the (still left open and dangling) right and left back trailer doors respectively. Just then, a man in moped was cruising along the streets when the truck almost hit him.
"Hey," Naruto called out to the fallen man, "call the cops, these guys are crooks and they're trying to hijack this truck!" And the truck swerved around a corner, making the two brothers hang on for dear life. Mikey then reached into his pocket and pulled out hand spikes and put them on his left hand while Naruto controlled, directed his chakra to his right and left hands and stuck onto the door like glue. The two then began to climb to the top of the trailer.
Meanwhile, up front in the cab, Sonny checked his left side rear-view mirror and saw nothing there. Then he looked up higher and saw Mikey swinging like a monkey trying to hang on to the top of the trailer while trying to climb up on it. Sonny then swerved the truck left and right again, trying to get rid of the two brothers. However, Naruto managed to get in the truck.
"Here's where you get off jackass," said Naruto as he forcefully kicked the gang member out of the truck and took the wheel. Mikey shortly joined him as he sat in the passenger side.
However, they drove past a police car where and officer saw everything that had transpired. He then grabbed his radio and spoke into it.
"This is One Bravo Fourteen," he announced, "we got the third perp that hijacked the truck full of toys; looks like there's still a fourth and fifth hijacker hanging on in the truck."
In the truck, Naruto cruised carefully through the icy roads.
"Look Klunk," he said, "we're heroes."
"Meow," said Klunk.
However, their celebration was cut short by the arrival of the Purple Dragon's back up which came in the form of a customized sports car. It was up ahead of the truck and driving in the opposite direction.
Mikey was nervous. "Uh Naruto, what're you doing?" he asked nervously.
"Playing Chicken Mikey," Maruto replied as he became serious, "if they're the smart cowards that they are, then they know that they can either lose and win or win and die."
And he was right.
"He ain't gonna stop!" said the Purple Dragon who was driving. His other two occupants agreed with him as he veered to the left while shouting, "SHIIIIIIIITT!" The driver then did a 180 and spun the car in the direction the truck was driving and started to catch up.
-The Lair-
April and Don busily set up the table where everyone would be eating (which was located next to the big gaping underwater access pool while being right across from the entertainment center).
Just then the pod doors opened and out stepped Casey and Raph, who were guiding Angel and Silver Sentry into the lair.
"Ah," Splinter said happily, "that would be our guests."
"Sorry about the blind folds guys," said Casey, "Splinter just likes it for a precaution."
"It's cool Casey," said Angel as she took off her blindfold.
"You know I can see through this blindfold with my x-ray vision right?"the Silver Sentry muttered to Raph.
"Just play along will ya," Raph replied as he untied the blindfold, "it's for Master Splinter. He's got this thing about lettin' people know where we live."
"Merry Christmas guys," said April as she hugged Angel and the Sliver Sentry.
"Thank you for inviting us to your home," said the Silver Sentry.
"You are all welcome in our home," Splinter replied.
"So, where are Turtle Titan and Ninjor?" the superhero asked, "I thought Michelangelo and Naruto would be here."
"Yeah," said Raph, "so did we."
"Don't worry," Leo reassured, "they'll be here any minute."
-With Mikey and Naruto-
Both the truck and the customized sports car sped down the streets of New York. As the sports car got close enough, a Purple Dragon popped his upper half of his body out a window and brandished a rocket-powered grenade.
"Hand on Mikey," said Naruto as he noticed an empty tow-truck with its wheel ramps down, "things are about to get a little bumpy."
As the gang member fired the r.p.g. Naruto partially drove up onto the tow-truck's wheel ramp and executed a stunt right out a James Bond movie as the angle the truck partially traveled in made the r.p.g. miss the truck and hit a car.
"Do something!" said the Purple Dragon driver.
"Get closer," said the third member of the car as he brandished his machine gun, "I'll blow out his damn tires." The driver then sped up the sports car and got closer to the truck while the gang member prepared to fire.
However, Naruto saw what was about to happen thanks to the rear-view mirrors and smirked as he slammed on the brakes.
"SHIIIIIT!" shouted the Purple Dragons as the driver swerved sharply to the right and managed to completely flip the car and themselves over and landed right between the space of two parked cars.
"Nice driving dipshit," said a gang member as he punched the driver in the arm.
Naruto then drove the truck away.
"Alright, we got rid of em'," said Mikey.
"Mew," said Klunk.
-The Lair-
Leo busily hung the last decorations and tinsel on the Christmas tree while Silver Sentry put the star on top. Just then a glowing portal appeared over the water and floated all the way over to the stone floor of the main chamber of the lair. It then shone a brilliant blue light before revealing the presences of Ultimate Daimyo, Gyoji, Usagi, Gennosuke, Kakashi and Jiraiya.
"It is an honor to be in your home Splinter-sensei," said Ultimate Daimyo as he and the others bowed in good will.
"The pleasure is all mine," said Splinter as he bowed back.
Leo then approached Usagi with a welcoming smile, a smile that the rabbit returned.
"Korei suma suomeidato Leonardo-san," said Usagi (note, I don't speak Japanese and I know I wrote that phrase wrong; so could someone leave a review telling me what he said in Japanese. I don't want an English translation, I want something like this: ワンピース to this: Wan Pīsu. The moment I see the translation, I will change the phrase), "I got you something." And he presented a sheathed Katana with a red bow tied to it.
"A sword? Wicked!" Leo exclaimed happily as he accepted the present and presented a sheathed Katana with a blue bow tied to it, "I got you something too."
"A sword? What a wonderful gift!" Usagi exclaimed happily as he accepted the present.
"Nice letter openers boys, now where's the free chow?" Gennosuke demanded to know, "I'm starving."
"Please come," said Splinter, "All are welcome at our table."
"This is an impressive home you have here," said Jiraiya, "Mind showing me and Kakashi around?"
"Yes of course," said Splinter, "I would be most glad to show you how much Naruto feels at home here."
Kakashi looked all over the lair and turned to Leo. "Aren't there supposed to be four of you here, and where is Naruto?" he asked.
"He's outside with Mikey, they already did their Christmas shopping so they decided to explore a bit but they should be back," said Leo.
-With Mikey and Naruto-
Before the two brothers decided what they would do with the truck, they heard the sounds of police sirens behind them. Naruto then looked in the left side rear-view mirror and saw three police cars following them.
"So we finally get rid of those Purple Dragon bozos and now we're on the world's most scariest police chases!" Mikey exclaimed with slight irritation.
"Not to mention there's a road block up ahead," said Naruto. Indeed, several police cars lined up to make sure nothing would pass them.
"Well, we're the heroes here," said Naruto as he sped the truck up.
"So let's hope they'll forgive us," said Mikey, realizing what Naruto was about to do.
The policemen up ahead also realized that they weren't going to stop as they scattered in all directions to avoid any flying debris. Naruto then rammed the truck right through the line of police cars, making two flip over on their backsides.
"We're sorry!" he shouted right out the window.
"We know it looks bad, but it's for a good cause!" Mikey shouted out as well and the truck sped away into the night.
-The Lair-
Currently an arm wrestling match was happening and it was the Silver Sentry vs Casey Jones. The superhero had already gone up against Jiraya and Kakashi but both of those had ended in stalemates. Now it was the vigilante against the superhero. Silver Sentry then managed to slam Casey's arm down and throw him onto a stone support pillar.
"Forgive me Mr. Jones," the superhero apologized, "I don't know my own strength sometimes."
Casey still had a determined look in his eyes as he picked himself up. "I want a re-match," he proclaimed, "but this time it'll be me and Raph against you."
"If you insist," said the Silver Sentry. Soon another match started and for a good minute it was a stalemate. But just when it seemed like that Raph and Casey were going to win (they managed to bring the superhero's arm down 3/4 of the way) the Silver Sentry surprised them both by slamming their arms down and throwing them to the stone support pillar.
"Alright boys," said April as she wordlessly challenged the Silver Sentry (who gladly accepted), "let me show you how REAL person arm wrestles." But thirty seconds in, it looked as if April was about to lose (her arm was 3/4 down) but she struggled on.
"April, give it up will ya," Casey protested out of worry, "if Raph and I couldn't do it there's no way you can-."
He was interrupted by the sight and sound of the Silver Sentry being thrown to the wall. Kakashi and Jiraiya chuckled at the aghast expressions Casey and Raph wore on their faces.
"You were saying Casey Jones?" April smugly replied as she headed into the kitchen.
'Damn Naruto,' Casey thought, 'You'd better not piss her off or you'll regret it.'
While everyone was distracted or occupied by the thought of him losing, the Silver Sentry made a quick dash to the kitchen and met up with April.
"Thanks," said April as she picked up a rather large cylindrical Christmas themed tin, "I think they fell for it."
"My pleasure," Silver Sentry replied.
"And as promised," April said as she opened the tin and revealed a truck-load of perfectly made Chocolate Chip Cookies packed in, "your reward."
"Actually the looks on those guys faces is reward enough," said the superhero.
"Alright then," said April as she closed the tin, "I'm sure Naruto will appreciate these six-dozen melt-in-your-mouth Chocolate Chip Cookies." As she over dramatically started to walk away, the superhero hastily stopped her.
"No, no I didn't mean that," he protested as April smiled and gave him the tin, "I'll take them." But as he took one out and put it near his mouth, he stopped and asked, "These don't have nuts do they?"
"No," April simply replied.
"Oh thank God, you don't know how many Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies I've sampled that have been baked with nuts in them. Why do people insist on putting in nuts?" Silver Sentry asked in a rant-like tone.
"To be honest, I really don't know but I hate it when people hand you a Chocolate Chip Cookie baked with nuts," said April.
(I have to agree with these guys here, I hypothesize that Chocolate Chip Cookies baked with nuts were meant to be played as a really cruel practical joke).
Meanwhile, Splinter sat in a meditative position in his room and gazed into the Utrom crystal ball. Inside the ball, he found himself sitting across from his Master and owner, Hamato Yoshi. They both poured themselves tea and drank it. Just as Splinter finished his last drop, a slide door opening had awoken him from his meditative state.
Leo then stepped into the room and said, "Master Splinter, the food is almost ready." He then noticed the crystal ball in the rat's hands. "Uh Master Splinter, is everything okay, did I interrupted anything?" he asked.
"Don't worry, I was just visiting an old friend," Splinter replied, "Have Naruto and Michelangelo return from their trip to the surface?"
"Not yet, but I just know they'll be here in time for dinner, they wouldn't miss it for nothing," said Leo.
"Let us hope so," said Splinter.
-With Mikey and Naruto-
The police were still chasing the two brothers, but now there as many as six police cars chasing them.
"Damn it, don't they have families to return to?" said Naruto.
"Well we gotta do somethin' they're gaining on us," said Mikey.
"You got any bright ideas, because at this point I'm all out."
Mikey pondered for a bit, then he saw some fresh wet snow up ahead.
"Swerve this baby into the snow there!"
"Are you sure?"
"Trust me."
"Alright then, here goes nothing," said Naruto as he swerved the truck left and right. Mikey looked into the right-side rear view mirror and saw the desired effects taking place as snow spat out from the truck's rear tires and made a big *SPLAT* on several police car windshields, which made all six police cars crash into each other.
"Alright, it worked!" Mikey exclaimed happily.
"Mew," said Klunk.
Naruto and Mikey smiled as they high-fived each other and sped away from the scene.
-10 Minutes Later-
Naruto slowly backed the truck into the now snow covered and deserted junk yard. As he hid it behind a pile of junk, police sirens could be heard to his right as their cars passed by them at the entrance.
"Meow," said Klunk.
"Finally," Naruto and Mikey said at the same time as they petted Klunk on the head.
Naruto then checked his Shell Cell and looked at the time, which read 6:50 PM.
"Oh no, we gotta hurry," said Naruto, "or else we're going to miss Christmas dinner."
"But how are we gonna get back in time?" Mikey asked as they stepped out of the truck. Naruto wordlessly answered his question as he got into a position that told Mikey he would have to piggy back on Naruto's back.
"Oh no," Mikey moaned, "do we have to?"
"If we want the others helping us in giving these toys to the orphanage then yeah, now get on," said Naruto.
Mikey gulped nervously and said to Klunk, "Hang on Klunk, it's gonna be a speedy ride." And the instant Mikey was securely placed on his back, Naruto took off at super speed.
-The Lair-
April had laid out the last of the Christmas Dinner Dishes, which signaled everyone to sit down. Casey smacked his lips at the sight and aroma that awaited him as he sat down.
"All right, chow time," he said happily as he reached for a dinner roll.
"No," said Splinter (this made Casey retract his arm) as he and everyone else took a seat, "this is a time for family and being together, and we must wait for Michelangelo and Naruto."
"I'll give em' a minute before I start to chow down," said Raph in minor annoyance. April checked her watch which read 6:59.
-With Mikey and Naruto-
Naruto finally stopped at the abandoned warehouse where the Battle Shell was located as well as the pod that would take them directly to the lair.
"Hurry," said Mikey as they opened and shut the door and went into the pod.
-The Lair-
Everyone turned their heads as the pod doors opened and Mikey and Naruto stepped out.
"Merry Christmas everyone, we're home!" Naruto announced loudly and happily.
"Meet our new friend!" Mikey said with excitement as he held up Klunk, "His name is Klunk."
"Meow," said Klunk.
"Guys, where have you been?" Leo asked.
"Our guests have been waiting for the two of you. Be thankful you are only a minute late," said Splinter.
"We're sorry," said the two brothers at the same time.
"But you're not gonna believe what happened," said Mikey happily.
"We don't wanna hear it," said Raph.
"But Raph, Christmas is a time to think about others who are less fortunate than ourselves," said Mikey.
"It's a time not to think of ourselves at all, and we have a way of doing that," said Naruto.
-Little Brownstreet Children's Home-
For everyone else who didn't have an adventure getting the toys back, the look on all the children's faces as they were given a Lil' Orphan Alien doll was emotionally overwhelming. Granted, everyone else was wearing a green elf costume complete with a hat and pointy ears (except Splinter who was dressed up like Santa Claus and Silver Sentry who was a known public figure) to blend in a bit and create some surrealism and fantasy. All the men laughed and chuckled heartedly while the women tried to blink back some tears of joy welling up in their eyes while laughing.
This was truly a beloved sight to behold.
'Ah, my sons,' Splinter thought while he played with some children and watched his sons play with some children, 'I believe Michelangelo and Naruto were right, this is definitely a time for thinking of others; a season of giving.'
-The Lair, sometime later-
After all the festivities were done and the Christmas Dinner eaten, the hosts and every guest had fallen asleep to be fully rested for tomorrow's festivities. That is, except for two people.
"You didn't have to do the dishes," said Naruto.
"What, because I'm a guest; show me where it says that guests can't help the hosts," April playfully retorted as she and Naruto put away the last of the now clean dishes, utensils, drinking glasses, mugs and everything used to prepare or serve food into their proper place. Naruto and April just smiled warmly as they stepped out of the kitchen and looked all around the lair as Christmas lights and Japanese style lanterns gave a warm glow. Just as they were near the underwater access pool (they're on the other side with looks like a Japanese style pond with its Lilly pads, stepping stones, bamboo reeds and small "water fall") April stopped in her tracks, which prompted Naruto to stop and ask, "What's wrong?"
April just gave a shy blush and a small knowing smile as she darted her eyes upward. Naruto looked up and saw Mistletoe hanging from low hanging golden tinsel.
"Oh, isn't that-."
But before he could finish his sentence, April kissed him on his lips. Naruto, not being taken by surprise this time (and while still kissing her), gently pulled April in and wrapped his right arm around her waist (tucking his hand slightly underneath her sweater to touch her, which made her moan in a slightly happy and sultry tone) and made his left hand touch and linger on her soft and supple cheek before cupping it to hold her head. April then wrapped her arms around the back of his firm neck.
Time seemed to stop for the two individuals as the multi-colored lights seemed to twinkle just for them. They could have gone on forever if there was not a need for air.
As they pulled away, Naruto smiled said softly, "Merry Christmas April."
"Merry Christmas Naruto," April replied softly as she too smiled.
Merry Christmas in July! Or in this case June. Ah, whatever it's not like it really matters, the point is is that while this episode did air on Christmas, it was produced first. Plus I wasn't going to wait until December to adapt this episode because I'm not going to make you wait a year for me to start on the fourth season. Hope all my readers are enjoying the summer season to it's fullest extent, I know I am.
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