*The next morning, snow gently fell from the sky as everypony in Ponyville was gathered around the giant decorated tree in the town square. Pinkie was happily dancing with her sisters while their parents gushed over Pound and Pumpkin. The Apple family were happily exchanges gifts with each other. Rarity and Sweetie Belle were surrounded by their relatives. At one point, Rarity let out a raucous laugh in the same accent her parents have, only to cover her mouth, blushing madly. Fluttershy and Angel were exchanging gifts with her mother and father while Twilight and Spike exchanged gifts with Mezmo and Salem before they had to go off to Canterlot to visit her parents. But the only one in town that didn't seem to be taking part of the festivities was Rainbow Dash, who sat alone in the snow, looking up at the gray clouds*
Rainbow Dash: Please, please, please have gotten my letter!
*Just then, a loud whinny was heard as a muscular Pegasus stallion came diving from the clouds and lands in front of Rainbow Dash. He was dark gray with a black mane and tail, along with a tornado shaped cutie mark on his flanks. This was Whirlwind, Rainbow Dash's father*
Whirlwind: Rainbow
is it really you? *nuzzles Rainbow tenderly* I see the face I love most
and I can't get enough of it!
Rainbow Dash: *pause* Hi dad
Whirlwind: Rainbow
I'm so sorry. I was wrong to treat you like that. You are my daughter, and I will always love you. I'm sorry if I ever made you feel like my love was something you had to earn.
Rainbow Dash: It's okay, dad. I forgive you. And
I love you, too.
*The two then hugged as only a parent and child could*
Rainbow Dash: Come on, I wanna introduce you to my friends.
*Rainbow Dash and Whirlwind came walking up to the Mane Six, their families and Mezmo*
Rainbow Dash: Guys, I'd like you to meet my dad, Whirlwind. Dad, these are my friends Twilight, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Applejack, and Mezmo. Fluttershy you already know.
Fluttershy: Hello, Mr. Whirlwind, sir.
Whirlwind: Hello, Fluttershy. Thank you for keeping an eye out for my daughter.
Fluttershy: Your welcome, sir. Happy Hearth's Warming.
Whirlwind: And to you, too.
Twilight: It's an honor to meet you, sir.
Applejack: Same here.
Pinkie: Nice to finally meet you!
Rarity: It most certainly is, Mr. Whirlwind.
Mezmo: *eyes widen* Wow
you're ripped!!
Whirlwind: Oh, what? This? *flexes his muscles* Oh, that's nothing. You shoulda seen me in my prime.
Twilight: Will you be staying for the festivities?
Whirlwind: Of course! I'd be happy to!
Twilight: Wonderful. Speaking of which
*hands Mezmo a package wrapped with blue wrapping paper and tied with green string* This is for you, Mezmo. From all of us.
Mezmo: *opens the package to find a small portrait of him and the Mane Six together* Oh, wow
I-It's me
and all of you
Twilight: Yep. It's to show you that no matter how far you are away from home, you'll always have a place among us.
Mezmo: This really means a lot to me, Twilight
I-I don't know what to say
Spike: Well, it goes "thank you" and "what would I do without you?".
Mezmo: *tears well up in his eyes as he gave Twilight a hug* Happy Hearth's Warming, Twilight.
Twilight: *hugs Mezmo back* Merry Christmas, Mezmo.
*Just then, the town clock tower chimed ten o'clock a.m.*
Twilight: Oh, my! Spike, we need to go. We'll miss our train!
Spike: *picks up a suitcase* Comin', Twilight! *hops onto Twilight's back*
Mezmo: Have fun, you two.
Twilight: We will. See everypony in a few days! *trots off toward the train station with Spike on her back*
Ponies and Mezmo: Bye, Twilight.
Applejack: *looks to Mezmo* Hey Mezmo, how 'bout you sing us a Christmas carol?
Mezmo: Me? Really?
Applejack: Yeah, go ahead!
Pinkie: Come on, Mezzy. Sing for us!
Mezmo: *smiles* I'd be happy to! *looks to all the other ponies* Uh, does anypony know where I can find a piano?
*At that moment, Big Macintosh pushed in a piano next to Mezmo*
Big Macintosh: There ya go.
Mezmo: Thanks.
*Mezmo sat down at the piano, cracked his knuckles, and soon began playing a beautiful and harmonious melody, as all the other ponies in town gathered around to listen*
Mezmo: *singing* When Christmas time is over and presents put away, don't be sad
There'll be so much to treasure about this Christmas day and the fun we've had
So many happy feelings to celebrate with you
And, oh, the good times hurry by so fast
But even when it's over there's something you can do to make Christmas last
Keep Christmas with you
All through the year
When Christmas is over
You can keep it near
Think of this Christmas day
When Christmas is far away
Keep Christmas with you
All through the year
When Christmas is over
Save some Christmas cheer
These precious moments
Hold them very dear
And keep Christmas with you
All through the year
*Mezmo turned to see all the other ponies in town smiling as he continued to play the music, but stopped singing to speak to them*
Mezmo: Come on, everypony, sing along!
Foals: *singing* Keep Christmas with you
All through the year
When Christmas is over
You can keep it near
Sweetie Bell: *singing* Think of this Christmas day
When Christmas is far away
Fluttershy: *singing* Keep Christmas with you
All through the year
Applejack: *singing* When Christmas is over
Save some Christmas cheer
Rarity: *singing* These precious moments
Hold them very dear
Rainbow Dash: *singing* And keep Christmas with you
All through the year
*Just then, Pinkie Pie walked up to Mezmo at the piano and sat next to him on the piano bench*
Pinkie: *singing* Christmas means the spirit of giving
Peace and joy to you
Mezmo: *singing* The goodness of loving
The gladness of living
Mezmo and Pinkie: *singing* These are Christmas too
Mezmo and Pony Chorus: *singing* So, keep Christmas with you
All through the year
When Christmas is over
Save some Christmas cheer
Mezmo: *singing* These precious moments
Hold them very dear
Mezmo and Pony Chorus: *singing* And keep Christmas with you
All through the year
Mezmo: *singing* Yes, keep Christmas with you
Mezmo and Pinkie: *singing* All through the year
The End
and I can't wait to see how you fit Whirlwind later on.