A Muppet Family Gathering.

[The Count]

Sorry it's stalled... Like I said in the dorms, waiting for Sara who's come through in the past with lyrics help. But if she can't...
Looking for the beginning bit when SS arrives at Grizzly Farms, not Deck The Halls but the bit before that.

 

[The Count]

Chapter 15.

The feeling of Christmas permeated the walls of the gothic structure. Where there had been one lonely resident amongst the deadened cold walls, there were now many more as the atmosphere flushed with renewed life. The Count was definitely glad, though a bit saddened that his own loved ones weren't joining them this evening. The chattering and tinkling of glasses quieted down, as a faint trace of music wafted o'er the hills and through the forest flanking the grim cathedral.
The Muppets' main frog detected the ditty first, though we still don't know how since frogs have no ears...
"Hark, what's that I hear?"
"Must be Animal's stomach rumblin'" chuckled Floyd.
"Me thinks me hears carollers!" proclaimed Kermit.
All rushed to the study's rear side bay windows, prodding the Count to open them already. The master vampire obliged, a gladdened smile coming over his face as two boys led two bands of marching Muppets through the Transylvanian terrain.

"Here we come a-caroling among the leaves so green.
Here we come a-wand'ring so fair to be seen.
Love and joy come to you.
And to you glad tidings too.
And God bless you and send you a Happy New Year.
And God send you a Happy New Year."
"It's the Sesame Street gang!" Kermit greeted exuberantly.
"Merry Christmas from Sesame Street!" greeted Big Bird, the almost eight foot tall yellow canary upon reaching the landing just outside the castle's bay windows. "Merry Christmas!" quickly followed from both groups who came all the way from Sesame Street.
Greetings exchanged, Bryan and Kyle prompted their charges to start the caroll they practiced before leaving their sunnier homes.
Big Bird: "Deck the halls with boughs of holly."
SS Chorus: "Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la."
Cookie Monster: "Tis the season to be jolly."
SS Chorus: "Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la."
Grover: "Don we now our gay apparel."
SS Chorus: "Fa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la."
Gladys the Cow: "Troll the ancient Yuletide carol."
SS Chorus: "Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la."

"OK, Ernie, you’re next." guided Bryan.
Ernie: "See the blazing Yule before us."
SS Chorus: "Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la."
Bert: "Strike the harp and join the chorus."
SS Chorus: "Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la."
"I will not sing this song!" protested Oscar within the safety of his open trashcan.
SS Chorus: "Fa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la."
Count, from inside his study joining the others in song: "Vhile I count the Yuletide treasure."
SS Chorus: "Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la."

"Your turn, Herry Monster" instructed Kyle.
Herry: "Fast away the old year passes."
SS Chorus: "Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la."
Guy Smiley: "Hail the new ye lads and lasses."
SS Chorus: "Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la."
Ernie & Bert: "Sing we joyous all together."
SS Chorus: "Fa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la."
"Deck the halls with boughs of holly" sang the group headed by Big Bird and Bryan.
"Tis the season to be jolly" countered the monster gang led by Kyle.
SS Chorus 1: "Fa-la-la-la-la."
SS Chorus 2: "Fa-la-la-la-la."
All, together: "Fa-la-la-la-la. La-la-la-la!"
"Boy, that was fun. I love carolls" Big Bird mentioned as the second main chunk of the Muppet family entered the cheery doomicile.
"Aw it's nice to have everyone here. You can feel the peace of the holiday season." said Kermit, satisfied with himself.

The furry and friendly cast from Sesame Street arrived in two bands, under the watchful eyes of Bryan and Kyle, more friends from the town of Hensonville. Bryan took a sizable troop under his wing: Big Bird, Little Bird, Bert, Ernie, Prairie Dawn, Betty Lou, Lefty the Salesman, The Amazing Mumford, Guy Smiley, Sherlock Hemlock, Biff, Sully, Roxy Marie, Telly Monster, Rosita, Hoots the Owl, Countess Dahling von Dahling, and a cute little fairy known as Abby Cadabby. Meanwhile, Kyle had paraded down the streets with an equally impressive escort: Cookie Monster, Grover Monster, Herry Monster, Oscar The Grouch, Grungetta, Frazzle Monster Roosevelt Franklin, Farley, Elmo, Zoe, Ruby Monster, The Two-Headed Monster, Slimey and Sylvia Worms, and all four members of the Bear Family, along with Snuffy bringing up the rear followed by Barkley. Prairie Dawn's and Grover's moms, along with Granny Bird, had joined up with the rest of the New York suburbanites, just when they were departing, catching up when nearing the master mathematical monument. An amazing collection of souls gathered at the Count's castle already, many more yet to come.

 

[ReneeLouvier]

Oh, I love it Ed!

 

[The Count]

Good. BTW: If you could please send me Santa Claus Is Coming To Town, with the added comments, I'd appreciate it. You're going to get a kick out of the next bit I've got planned.

 

[redBoobergurl]

Vonderful! Great entrance by the SS gang! Can't wait to see more!

 

[BEAR]

Yay!!! Oh how exciting!! All the Sesame gang parading in! Great one, Ed, can't wait for more. And thanks for including us in the stories.

 

[The Count]

Chapter 16.

The general mood inside the Muppets' holiday retreat was only picking up steam as more and more faces joined the crowd. Grover was doing his best to keep up with the frenzied demand, a simple towel draped over his arm.
"Oh waiter..." someone beckoned from one of the comfy armchairs.
"In a minute" replied the furry blue monster racing hither and yon.
"You can never get good service these days" muttered Mr. Johnson to himself.
"Can I help you?" asked Kyle earnestly, standing behind the chair.
"Yes... I'd like a glass of that delicious eggnog."
"Sure thing sir."
Kyle darted off to fill a cupper of Ed's family recipe, non-alcoholic nog with plenty of ice cream and frozen strawberries. He returned a moment too late though, as his customer was already arguing vigorously with his roommate.
"But tell me sir, why don't you want anything?" Grover asked doing his best to be as serviceable as he could.
"Uh, Grover... It's OK, I got this one" whispered Kyle into the monster's ears.
"Oh... I am so embarrassed" wailed the monster waiter.
"Come on, just get urself some snacks before Cookie scarfs them all down."

Music was flowing as effortlessly as the snow outside, Don Music taking a turn at the old piano Rowlf had been tending to for most of the earlier evening hours. Uncle Deadly would get his moment at the organ later... Abby was just floating amidst the people at the party, learning about all her new friends from Sesame Street during this, her first Christmas brake from Storybook Community School.

"Hey, look what I found" said a surprised Scooter, holding up two film reel canisters in his single hand.
"Vhat is it Scooter?"
"It's our old home movies... The first Christmas the Muppets ever spent together."
"Say, I haven't seen those in ages" Kermit said, motioning for the lights to be turned off.
The Swedish Chef brought out a portable film projector as he proceeded to start the film calling: "Flim ruuling!"
Scooter made it back to Sara, snuggling up tight, before the movies started.
The Muppet Babies, dressed in their little Christmas outfits were singing gleefully in their old-abandoned nursery.
Baby Piggy: "You better watch out.
You better not cry."
"It's Miss Hamhocks, when she was just a little sausage roll!" cried Floyd, laughing at the joke he just made.
Baby Scooter: "You better not pout.
"I'm telling you why."
Muppet Babies: "Santa Claus is coming to town!"

Baby Fozzie: "He's making a list.
Checking it twice."
Baby Skeeter: "He's gonna find out.
Who's naughty or nice."
"You were still in diapers in those days..." remarked Sadie.
"Mommm!" cried Scooter and Skeeter together at the same time, defensive about revealing something like that in front of the others..
Muppet Babies: "Santa Claus is coming to town!"

"Oh look, it's Rowlf when he was just a wee puppy" commented Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, startled to see him that young.
"Not so wee, I was paper trained" explained Rowlf, drawing a chuckle from his mom nearby.
Baby Rowlf: "He sees you when you're sleeping.
He knows when you're awake."
Baby Gonzo: "He knows if you've been bad or good.
So be good for goodness sake."
"What a handsome little devil I was" Gonzo said in passing to Camilla, nestled under his arms.

Baby Kermit: "You better watch out.
You better not cry.
You better not pout.
I'm telling you why."
Baby Piggy: "Why?"
Muppet Babies: "Santa Claus is coming to town!!"

"Aren't they just precious?" queried Auntie Eleanor, near the back of the room.
"Hey, don't encourage them lady" Oscar complained before the next segment started rolling.

Little Cookie Monster: "On the first day of Christmas, my true love send to me...
One delicious cookie!"

Little Roosevelt Franklin: "On the second day of Christmas, my true love sent to me...
Two baby frogs."
"What kinda jive present is that, man?!" asked the hippest of the young Sesame Street residents.
Cookie Monster: "And one delicious cookie!"

Little Prairie Dawn: "On the third day of Christmas, my true love sent to me...
Three footballs."
Each member of the countdown chorus sang their lines individually, starting from 2 downwards.
"To this day I'll never understand why you asked for those three footballs Prairie" her mom kind of half-heartedly confessed.

Little Grover: "On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me...
Four woolly bears."
Each member of the countdown chorus sang their lines individually, starting from 3 downwards.
"Aw, what a cute little furry and blue monster" Grover said remembering those days fondly.

Little Bert: "On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me...
Five argyle socks" the youngster sang before emitting a small laugh.
Each member of the countdown chorus sang their lines individually, starting from 4 downwards.

Little Ernie: "On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me...
Six rubber duckies."
Each member of the countdown chorus sang their lines individually, starting from 5 downwards.

Little Oscar: "On the seventh day of Christmas, someone sent to me...
Seven rusty trashcans."
Each member of the countdown chorus sang their lines individually, starting from 6 downwards.
"Even as a baby, you were telling people to scram Oscie" Grungetta cooed.
"Grungetta..." Oscar moaned in a low voice.

Little Count von Count: "On the eighth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me...
Eight counts a-counting!"
"Ah-ha, I love them all!" exclaimed the Transylvanian tyke as his trademark thunder and lightning were caught on film.
Each member of the countdown chorus sang their lines individually, starting from 7 downwards.

Little Big Bird: "On the ninth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me...
Nine pounds of birdseed."
Each member of the countdown chorus sang their lines individually, starting from 8 downwards.

Little Farley: "On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me...
Ten wind-up rabbits."
Each member of the countdown chorus sang their lines individually, starting from 9 downwards.

Little Herry Monster: "On the eleventh day of Christmas, my true love sent to me...
Eleven broken buildings."
Each member of the countdown chorus sang their lines individually, starting from 10 downwards.
"Makes me proud to see my three buddies there gettin' along" Kyle told Herry and Cookie, nibbling on some popcorn.

Little Snuffy: "On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me...
Twelve ... uh ... twelve ... uh ... I can't remember.
Ooohhhhhhh deeeeeeeeeear."
"Oh Snuffy, you had a hard time learning your lines back then" Big Bird reminisced.
"Yeah Bird... But I can put on a play by myself at Snuffle-garten" Snuffy replied.
Herry Monster: "Eleven broken buildings."
Farley: "Ten wind-up rabbits."
Big Bird: "Nine pounds of birdseed."
The Count: "Eight counts a-counting."
Oscar: "Seven rusty trashcans."
Ernie: "Six rubber duckies."
Bert: "Five argyle socks!"
Grover: "Four woolly bears."
Prairie Dawn: "Three footballs."
Roosevelt Franklin: "Two baby frogs."
All: "AND ONE DELICIOUS COOKIE!!!"
As the film kept rolling, the scene showed Little Cookie Monster devouring his one delicious cookie.
"Oh Cookie Monster!" everyone said laughingly.
And then, just at the last second, Baby Animal poked through the Christmas tree set up in their familiar nursery.
"Oh Animal!" they said once more.
At that moment, the grownup version burst through the film projection screen, tearing it to shreds.
"Oh Animal!" everyone groaned , somewhat more emphatic this time though.
"Well, somethings just never change" Scooter declared plaintively.
"That was fun!" commented Lisa and Ryan, snatching a few handfuls of garlic popcorn and smashed peppermint candies.
"Yes... Vonder if anyone else's coming" mused the Count, unaware of what other surprises lay in store.

 

[redBoobergurl]

*Laughing* This is great! I too am wondering what surprises are in store next! Keep it coming!

 

[The Count]

Sorry... But that's all for now, at least till a certain Fraggle fic gets updated. Plus, I'll probably have to call in some help for the chapter after next.

 

[redBoobergurl]

Sorry... But that's all for now, at least till a certain Fraggle fic gets updated. Plus, I'll probably have to call in some help for the chapter after next.

Is coming....er...eventually....