Scenario:A Granblue Carol - Underneath a Tree of Lights

A Granblue Carol - Underneath a Tree of Lights

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While Mary and company create the decor as they promised, Feena and friends search for a tree in the forest.

Feena: Come on, everybody! We're gonna beat these monsters like kapow! Then we'll find the best tree there ever was like wow!

Feena: Just follow me, your lovely captain Feena—beautiful, powerful, and cute to boot!

Ladiva: Now, now, everybody! Think of how sad those children would be without their tree!

Sen: That's right! But if a tree isn't enough, I'll do everything I can to show 'em a good time, meow!

Ladiva: Yes, girl! That's the spirit! Let's show 'em what we've got!

Ladiva: By the way, Sen, sweetie... You must be absolutely freezing in that getup.

Sen: Ah, you've noticed? Yeah, I've been trying to manage...

Percival: Here...

Percival comes to Sen's side and ignites a small fire.

Sen: Ahh... It's so warm...

Sen: Thank you, Percival.

Percival: Don't mention it. Let's keep moving forward.

Ladiva: No more holding it in now, you hear? It's important to keep others in mind, but don't ever forget to take care of yourself!

Ladiva: Spreading holiday cheer to the world wouldn't be the same without your smile, Sen. Understand?

Feena: That's right! And just leave it to me—the invincibly cute Feena—to teach you the art of the smile!

The party remains very much in it to win it as they head back to town to raise holiday spirits.

But not everyone in the group can be seen smiling... It looks like Vira finds the mood to be perhaps even tiring!

Vira: Sigh... My goodness, such a boisterous bunch.

Rosetta: Oh? What's the matter, dear? One shouldn't be so glum during the holidays.

Vira: I just need to know... Why was I placed in this group?

Vira: All I wanted was to spend the holiday together with Katalina... Was that too much to ask?

Rosetta: Oh, is that it?

Vira: I'm sorry, I must have misheard you—surely you didn't just make light of my problem.

Vira: It seems to me that you don't understand the depths of my affection for Katalina.

Rosetta: Oh, I understand perhaps a little too well... However, perhaps a change in perspective would help.

Vira: Whatever could you mean?

Rosetta: Think of it this way. The tree that you choose will be decorated by Katarina.

Rosetta: Together you two will create something beautiful, filled with love and joy for the holidays. Don't you think that's wonderful?

Vira: Together...
Love...
Holidays...

Vira: Hehehe. You may be on to something. Creating something with Katalina... Just thinking of it that way makes everything so much better.

Rosetta: I'm just happy to see you embracing the spirit of the season.

Rosetta: Anyhow, I think we've arrived.

Feena: Oh! I just found us a real big one!

Taller than anything else that the crew can see, Feena points at an enormous fir tree.

However, keeping the crew at bay is an army of snowman blocking the way.

Percival: That's quite an army... I see why the townspeople had their hands tied.

Before the battle begins, something seems awry—could that be a child among the snowmen before their very eyes?

Child: ...

Feena: Wait, is that a kid over there?

Feena: Hey, kid! You best get running now!

Child: ...!

Feena calls out to the child, but the figure vanishes almost instantly. Where did it go? A certain uncertainty.

Feena: Whaaat? Wh-what was that just now? Don't tell me I'm the only one who saw that!

Sen: Nope, I definitely saw someone... What was that, though?

Snowman: ...

Feena: Hey, you creeps! Give us back the kid!

Frostclops: Groooar!

Feena: Urk! It's huge now! No fair, that's cheating!

Rosetta: It looks quite upset... Nothing like what we saw back in town.

Rosetta: Sorry, but we'll be taking that tree behind you there. Kindly hand it over to us, would you?

A Granblue Carol - Underneath a Tree of Lights: Scene 2

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After the crew defeats the giant snow fiend, the child is no longer anywhere to be seen.

Perhaps what they saw was merely an illusion of sorts, and so they return to their original task—a tree to transport.

The two teams reunite, and with the townspeople they hurry; all about the tree dance ribbons and stars and colors in a flurry.

Feena: Time to kick this into overdrive! We're making this the shiniest, sparkliest tree ever!

Mary: Yeah... Shiny and sparkly—just like a real treasure!

Mary: Come on, everyone! We're almost finished!

Arulumaya: Now then... Where shall I put my ornaments? Near the top would be nice if possible, but...

Ladiva: Oh, Arulumaya, darling, what are you doing? If you need help you should just ask for it, honey. Here, get on my shoulders.

Arulumaya: Hehe, I appreciate it.

Clarisse: Hnnngh... I can't reach...

Clarisse: Oh! Hey, Sen, help a girl out, would you? I can't reach the top of the tree here, you see...

Sen: Me? Are you sure about that? But... I'm about the same height as you, Clarisse...

Clarisse: No sweat! You're basically a cat, so just, you know, jump like... meow! Right?

Sen: I'm not sure about your logic there, but...

Sen: Okay, I'll give it a shot!

Sen: ...
Meow!

Clarisse: Oho! I knew you had it in you, Sen!

Rosetta: Wonderful to see everyone having such a lovely time. At this rate we'll surely make it in time.

Rosetta: Now then, I can't just sit here and dawdle away. Everyone has to play their part.

Rosetta: Oh, that's right! Perhaps I should hang up that paper medal from earlier.

Rosetta reaches up and places the ornament on the tree, high enough so everybody can see.

Just as she does so, a boy limps to her side, for he had seen the medal before, his eyes now open wide.

Boy: Hey, lady...

Rosetta: Oh, hello there! What can I do for you, sweetheart?

Boy: That medal... Did you make it?

Rosetta: I did not... A monster dropped it. Would you happen to know who made it?

Rosetta hands the medal to the boy as his eyes light up with delight and joy.

Boy: This medal... I gave it to the snowman in my dream!

The crew is bewildered at his exclamation, and ask the boy for an explanation.

Rosetta: Tell me, did the snowman in your dream look like the monsters in the forest?

Boy: Yeah, I played with a snowman in my dream!

Boy: At first I was super scared that they'd attack me...

Boy: But they looked like they were having fun so I got closer, and then we all played together!

Boy: So I made this present for the snowman as thanks!

Rosetta: But this was all just a dream, right? Then how did this medal make its way to me?

The little boy's story only confuses the crew. Could it be that his dream was actually true? Before they can even think of a rebuttal, another snowman appears—surely here to cause trouble.

A jingle and jangle of metal is heard as the crew hastily readies their spears and swords. Another battle is about to begin—that is, until the boy decides to jump in.

Boy: Wait, I bet it's here to see me! Let me show you!

Rosetta: Whatever should we do? Can we trust his story?

Not so cold as to deny a boy's yearning, the crew watches him carefully with stomachs churning.

Snowman: ...

Rackam: There's quite a few of them... Best not to let our guard down. You never know when they might attack.

Boy: Heeey! It's me! Remember?

Snowman: ...

Snowman: ...

The boy waves to the snowman the crew thought to be hostile, and to their shock and surprise it greets the boy with a smile.

The crew just can't help but to watch in silent awe as the incredible sight takes place before all.

Boy: Ahaha! It's so cold! You're tickling me! I knew it wasn't just a dream!

Rackam: That kid was really playing with monsters... Just what's going on here?

Rosetta: Well, I suppose that these snowmen weren't as much of a threat as we had initially thought.

Rosetta: Just like he said, it seems they're gentle creatures that are here to play with the children.

Rackam: Well, I'll be darned... To be honest, I did feel a little bit guilty when fighting off the little snowballers.

Mary: Wait, that just begs the question though... If he wasn't dreaming, how did he even meet them?

Mary: I mean, there's no way he could've made it that far deep into the woods with an injured leg like that, right?

Arulumaya: Not exactly. It's certainly in the realm of possibility.

Arulumaya: I just heard now, but it appears there was a sighting of a child earlier in the woods. Is that right?

Feena: Oh yeah, I forgot! I knew I'd seen that little rascal somewhere!

Arulumaya: From here it's merely my interpretation, but I believe the boy must've been quite distressed, injuring his leg so close to the holidays.

Arulumaya: His feelings of anguish must have manifested into a disembodied spirit where he was free to roam outside.

Arulumaya: When the snowmen became destructive and violent, it must have been him channeling his emotional distress somehow.

Mary: I suppose that kinda makes sense, but is something like that even possible?

Feena: Could this be what they call a holiday miracle?

The crew debate and discuss their various theories while taking the snowmen and boy back to town, their expressions most cheery.

Before long has passed, the moment they've all been waiting for is here at last.

Everyone in the town, from elders to infants, can't help but to smile with glee as the final ornament is crowned on the tree.

Mary and Feena: We did it!

Walder: Haha! My luster shines bright for all to see!

Man: You guys really pulled it off! I honestly thought we would have to cancel the celebration this year...

Snowman: ...♪

Mary: Haha! Would you look at that—they're on cloud nine! They're actually kinda cute now that I get a good look at 'em.

Man: I really can't believe it though... I'd never have thought my son would be responsible for those things.

Man: But to think they'd be friendly with us as well! Just when you thought you'd seen it all.

Rosetta: Don't be too hard on yourself. Even I couldn't believe it at first.

Man: I feel pretty torn up about how we've treated them though. I'm not asking for forgiveness, but I just hope they can enjoy the holiday with us.

Snowman: ...♪

Feena: Well, it sounds like to me that it's pretty pleased about that! Isn't that great?

Man: Haha, I sure hope that's the case.

Now that the snowmen's intentions are clear, the townspeople join them to celebrate with holiday cheer.

Suddenly, a pitter-patter of steps can be heard approaching with glee. What could it be? Why, the children are here—surely to open their presents under the tree!

Girl: Wow! A giant snowman!

Boy: Check it out! It's really moving!

Mary: Uh-oh. All the kids are here, but we still don't have any presents under the tree...

Mary: What's the plan, Feena?

Feena: Well, there's only one thing to do at a time like this! Bring 'em their presents!

Mary: Sounds good... All right, boys and girls! Gather around!

A most magical and wonderful time is shared by all as the two Santa Girls pass out toy airships and dolls.

And just as the last present has been handed out, a fluffy white powder begins to sprinkle about.

Mary: Oh, it's snowing...

Up in the night sky the stars are a-twinkling. What is that sound? Sleigh bells a-ringing! A familiar laugh is heard through the sky as Santa's sleigh and reindeer zip by.

Feena: Hey, look! It's Santa Claus! Heeey!

Lyria: Santa Claaaus! Come visit us agaaain!

Vyrn: Heh! Gotta say, that old guy's got style!

Mary: ...

Feena: Say... Mary.

Mary: Ah, er, what's up?

Feena: Did you have fun? Playing Santa.

Mary: W-well... of course! I mean, who wouldn't... Although I thought it was a crazy idea at first.

Feena: Totally, right? I hope we can spend the holidays like this next year too!

Mary: Yeah!

The town glistens with candy canes and lights aglow under a blanket of fluffy white snow. Winter bells ring while the townspeople sing songs of good cheer, for the holidays are finally here!

But even brighter than the snow or the bells or the lights? The smiles of boys and girls as they laugh in delight—a most beautiful sight on this most holy of nights.