After all that, Percy found himself back in his room and the spirit standing beside him. "Please, learn something from this Percival." spirit Hopelily said seriously. "If you didn't then, say hello to the next spirit."

"Wait, the next spirit?" Percy asked as he remembered what T.J told him. "Oh, right, so I guess next is. . . "

"Hello!" a voice suddenly said which startled Percy for a second. "Oh, shoot, sorry I am the spirit of The Gathering Present. Nice to meet you."

"But you look like, Lady Hevanora." Percy said with an eyebrow raised.

"I know, that's how it works. Remember, silly?" Spirit Nora asked with a giggle. "Anyway, no more wasting time, it's time for me to show you what tomorrow will look like!"

Without wasting anymore time, the spirit grabbed Percy's hand and flew off. At the same time music started to play and the spirit began to sing.

Spirit Nora: "Take a look at everything around you
All the smells that
surely will astound you,
Open up your heart,
it will surround you!
In the magic of
The Gathering
The little things
that make it better
Little kids spreading cheer
Give a toy, a hug, a sweater
Memories that last all year
The present's always
filled with presents
Large, medium, and small
Sometimes the most
important things
Aren't very big at all
What a party, there's
so much to see here
Can't believe you didn't
want to be here
You'd have had a blast,
I guarantee here
This is the spirit
of The Gathering
Cider's flowing,
this is living
Come on and feel the beat
Life is better when
you're giving
Each time you do
it feels so sweet
The present's always
filled with presents
So come on, open your eyes
Spend time with
people just like you
And watch your spirits rise
The present's always
filled with presents
Take a look around
The reason for the holiday
Is quite easily found
Yes, the reason for
the holiday
Is quite easily found
And the reason is to
be with your friends!"

When the song was finished Percy and the spirit found themselves in the royal courtyard with all of their friends.

"Wow, that's a lot of people." Percy said as he watched the events play out.

"This party is awesome!" Hopelily smiled as she placed her arm around Douxie. "You really out did yourself, little bro."

"Stop calling me that, we're the same age." Douxie chuckled. "But thanks, sis. It really was a group effort."

"Yeah, Percy really missed out big time." Nora said honestly as she seemed to be a little sad. "I wish he would've came to the party."

"She wants me to come to the party?" Percy asked as he started to feel bad. "But, why?"

"You are her protector after all." Spirit Nora explained. "She loves you like a second father figure and you let her down."

Percy just stayed silent as he continued to watch the events.

"Come on, Light-Bulb we don't need that scrooge." Douxie said, trying to cheer up his little sister. "Besides, he disrespected our traditions."

"I know, but maybe he's just having a hard time." Nora explained. "Maybe, holidays are just hard for him, considering what happened to his family."

Percy couldn't help but let out a gasp when she mentioned his family. The spirit noticed this and turned her attention to him. "Hey, are you okay?" She asked.

"Huh? Oh, yeah I'm great." Percy said not really sounding to convincing.

"So, you've seen what the kingdom was like before the Gathering." Spirit Nora started to say. "And you know what's it's going to be like tomorrow. Have you had enough yet?"

"I. . . I'm not sure." Percy said honestly as he whipped tears from his eyes. "This holiday does seem super important, but. . ."

"Say no more, clearly you need on last push to truly see the importance of the Gathering." Spirit Nora said as her voice suddenly got more ominous. "Behold, Percival, the spirit of The Gathering Yet to be!"

"Wait, what?!" Percy asked in shock and confusion as the spirit disappeared into smoke. And not long after, Percy found himself in an apocalypse looking area covered in darkness. "Spirit? Where are you? Where am I? Somebody, answer me!"

"Why, if it isn't Percival Fredrickson Von Musel Kowalski De Rolo the third." A sinister and ominous voice said.

"Oh no, don't tell me." Percy said trying to hide the fear in his voice. "Are you. . ."

"The spirit of the Gathering yet to be." The voice said as he revealed himself to look like none other than Hisirdoux Casperan himself.

To be continued. . .

Song is called "Pinkie s present" from MLP

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