25th December

Dear Diary,

This will be the last entry I will ever right. It's been a long year. But I've gained the confidence to write, and read, and I know we'll be all right. We've got a new album coming out, everything's looking up. The best thing is; everything's back the way it should be. I've just been to a fabulous Christmas party, which has left me exhausted. But I guess have I have to let my feelings show sometime, so I'll do it by writing what happened:

I stood in the room, and looked around. Everyone was so happy. But Pizzazz had just had an argument with her parents. It was probably something to do with her present, because her parents look content now. I sat waiting for Pizzazz at the long table. I was the only one sat there. Clash leaned over me to put a gravy boat down,

"You okay?"

"Yeah, I guess." I was worried. Jem and the Hologram's had been invited to eat with us, and sing a song. Pizzazz would flip when she found out that they were actually going to be singing three songs. Clash put her hand on my shoulder and sat next to me.

"Don't worry 'bout Pizzazz. Go talk to Stormer and Jetta." She made a vague hand gesture towards them. They both looked so cheerful, if not a little bit drunk. Stormer was hunched over giggling, and Jetta had her head thrown back proudly, talking at the top of her voice. Good job there was no one for the press here. Video was filming, but just as part of her hobby. Clash smirked,

"How about I give Miss Pink hair some Curry instead." That'd be fun. Clash's curry is the spiciest substance in the world; it even burnt through my tough tongue.

Everyone sat down at the table, and began drinking. Some fat rich guy was boring everyone (except Harvey) with his ideas for a new company. I gazed over at the stairs. Maybe I should go and find our leader? Then I saw the corner of a heel, then a leg followed by a tall, beautiful, and strangely fierce woman. Our Phyllis.

"Hi, everybody!" she said, waving exaggeratedly. Everyone around me stood up and raised their glasses to their hosts. She sat next to me.

"You okay?" she asked. My tight stomach unknotted, and I leaned on her.

"Fine now. Nice dress."

"Of course, would you expect anything less? I have to look better than Jem and the Jolly Jesters."

"Jolly...Jesters? What d'you-"

Jem and the Holograms' walked in. They looked ridiculous, but didn't seem to unhappy. Each was wearing a Father Christmas outfit. I don't mean a sexy Santa's wife outfit either. I mean big stuffed coats and cotton wool beards. I kinda wished the press was there then! Stormer ran over to her brother Craig who had come in behind the Bearded Holograms.

The Holograms began to sing 'first love'. Though we were all sat at the table, people were swaying, arms up, as if they were at a concert. Except for us Misfits of course. They finished their song, and everyone applauded. Pizzazz tapped her spoon on her wine glass, and Constance, Vivian and some hired chefs bought out our food. Fabulous roast meats; Turkey, chicken, beef, gammon, lamb, duck, goose, and what looked like incredibly delicious (and probably illegal) swan. These were followed by platters full of roast potatoes, carrots, parsnips, sprouts, stuffing, and those little sausages wrapped in bacon. I looked around a little guiltily. Did I always eat this much? Still Pizzazz has food piled up on her plate too. The Holograms' sat at the other end of the table thankfully. We ate, talking merrily, Stormer going on about the new album. Pizzazz finished quickly and sat back listening to Stormers words contently. Every time I turned to Stormer and looked back, a potato had disappeared, and one had mysteriously appeared on dear Sheila's plate. The Brit kept flashing me cheeky smiles, but I resisted the urge to pour gravy on her lap. Eric had decided to show up, and gave us a check for the album, making his peace with us. Techrat and Zipper also sat down somewhere father down.

"Wow, Clash, You've made so much food, everyone'll have to have seconds." Clash smiled.

"Pizzazz's father told me his business type friends, have large stomachs. I thought it a good opportunity to show off."

"Makes sense," said Jetta, mouth full of beef.

"You gonna eat your pudding, or shall I?" I asked her.

"No, I'll eat yours, yank!" She leaned over and hugged me. I decided not to tell her, her white sleeve had draped in my gravy.

Mr. Gabour stood up, and tapped his spoon on a plate. Everyone silenced and their heads towards him.

"I would like to announce, that after a little chat, my wife and I have decided to get back together." Everyone cheered, as Alice stood up and kissed him on the cheek.

"Get a room," Muttered Pizzazz.

"Thought you were happy, 'bout dem gettin' back together?" Stormer managed through her wine glass.

"Yeah, well." Pizzazz pretended not to be bothered but I knew she was smiling on the inside. The chefs brought out the puddings; Ice Creams, Sticky Toffee and Chocolate Puddings, Jam Roly Poly's, Chocolate Gateau's, Mousse, and, of course, Mince Pies. The food was so good, we all rushed it. Pizzazz stood up, as everyone put their spoons and forks down.

"I'd like to, to thank you all for coming. It's been tough for my family. My dad had to recover from his illness, and er, other problems as well." I'm glad she didn't elaborate. She hesitated and recovered her self. "This has also been a tough year for my... our band. We've been through a few changes, but everything's back the way it was. So, some toasts our in order, I think."

"To our chief cook, Constance Montgomery."

"To our composer, and Synth player, Mary Phillips."

"To our song writer, and saxophonist, Sheila Burns."

"And...Last, but not least, our bass, and electric guitarist, and drummer, Roxanne Pelligrini." The five us were standing, and I raised my glass, and the others followed suit.

"To our lead singer, and best, best friend, Phyllis Gabour." We sat down again. Everyone clapped, and went back to talking. It's good to know things are back. Better than can ever be expressed in words. The Holograms got up and began shining their final song.

"All's right with the world, (all's right with the world) everything is in sync
Everything is all right
Friends are friends again (Friends are friends) everyone is in the pink
Everything is all right
I feel great again, feel first rate again, I'm with the people I love
Moonbeams are dancing above
All's right with the world, (all's right with the world) everything is in sync
Everything is all right
Friends are friends again (Friends are friends) everyone is in the pink
Everything is all right
Things are hummin' now, things are drummin' now, harmony is restored
We're singin', wingin', come on board
Woah
All's right with the world, (all's right with the world) everything is in sync
Everything is all right
Friends are friends again (Friends are friends) everyone is in the pink
Everything is all right
All's right with the world (all's right with the world)
Everything is all right!"

"I jus' wanna say, look out for our tour in the UK." said Jem, as the Holograms walked back to the table.
"Right, Misfits, we're going to the UK!" said Pizzazz. She wasn't joking either, but we laughed anyway.
"Well, finish in a song, right girls" said Stormer and we followed her to the little stage that had been rigged up.

"Huh!
It's a total eclipse, the moon's overtaking the sun.
It's a total eclipse, we're coming to grips,
You'll be left in the shadows, when I get done
For I got
Universal appeal, (Universal appeal) baby, Universal appeal (Universal appeal)
Halley's comet's got nothin' on me (nothin', nothin')
I'm the brightest star in the galaxy!
Universal appeal, (Universal appeal) baby, Universal appeal (Universal appeal)
I keep growin' bigger each day, soon I'm gonna outshine the Milky Way!
In my own mind's eye I am the sky, so why should I be shy?
When I've got
I've got (Universal appeal) Universal appeal x3
I've got (Universal appeal)
Universal
Universal
Universal appeal."

"We're the Misfits. Our songs our Better."

Well, that's it. Hope you enjoyed reading as much as I did writing. Please leave a comment if you've been reading! Look out for my other fics too. Have a Happy Christmas!