Again, without knowing the actual content, it's hard to say. But common themes could be self - discovery, if it's a personal story. Or it could be about uncovering the truth if it's more of a mystery - type narrative.
Since we don't have access to 'the unpicking by michael button full story', we can only speculate. It might deal with themes of redemption. Maybe the main character, if there is one, has made some mistakes in the past and the story is about unpicking or dissecting those events to find a way to redemption. Another possible theme could be exploration, perhaps exploring a new place, idea or relationship.
I'm sorry, I haven't read 'the unpicking by michael button' so I can't provide the full story directly.
One possible theme could be family. Christmas is often associated with family gatherings, so perhaps in this story, family plays a central role, whether it's about reuniting with family members or the importance of family during the holiday.
Another theme might be family. Christmas is often a time for family togetherness, so perhaps the story is about Michael's experiences with his family during the Jamaican Christmas, like sharing meals or going to church together.
One possible theme could be identity. Since it's related to a person in a specific place like Louisiana, it might explore Michael Mitchell's identity within that cultural and geographical context.
Love could be a possible theme. Many novels explore different forms of love, such as romantic love, platonic love, or love within a family. Another theme might be self - discovery. The characters could be on a journey to find out who they really are.
Button Button is a really interesting short story. It often plays with themes of human nature and the lengths people would go for money. In the story, the characters are faced with a moral dilemma when presented with a simple button. Pressing it means getting a large sum of money but at a great cost to someone else. It makes the reader think about how far they would go in a similar situation.
Another possible theme is social class differences. If Michael is from a different social stratum than his love interest in the Crimson Empire, this could create a lot of tension and drama, which would be a central theme.
Another theme could be the pursuit of dreams. Maybe Michael has a passion for art, but he has to make choices that either support or hinder his dream of becoming an artist. He might have to choose between taking art classes and other academic requirements. Or perhaps he has to decide whether to enter an art competition, which could be a big step in achieving his dream. These choices related to his dreams could be a central theme in the story, showing how high school is a time when students start to figure out what they really want to do in life.
Another theme could be the power of music. Michael Jackson's music had a huge impact. In an MLP and MJ fanfiction, it could be about how the power of his music reaches the MLP world and affects the ponies. Maybe it heals the sick or unites different pony tribes, similar to how his music brought people together in our world.
One possible theme could be the celebration of Christmas. It might show how Michael enjoys the festive season with all its traditions.