Christmas Cheer

[Neko]

A/N:: Well it is almost Christmas in this bitch. So let me celebrate with a holiday related story seeing Christmas in darkling is so much more amusing then a normal Christmas. I actually got all the presents worked out I just got to say… That was a pain to do but lets just say this story will be amusing to read. I hope you all enjoy it. Of course like always make sure you do not eat or drink, cause I hate to tell you while eggnog may be in the season… When it is still between your keyboards in summer you might rethink how awesome eggnog is…

Now that is what I call a Christmas cheer aheh… Anyways just to let you know this story is a two part story but I will be nice and put both parts together. The beginning is needed to keep the second and most important part of the story from being rushed and driving me further into that white padded room I call Narnia… Anyways I will list the presents, and the list I made to keep my from getting confused in the ending A/N just so people can get a quick summery of what everyone got encase you missed something. To keep me from getting overwhelmed most of the children will not appear in the first half. Alright with all of that listed and said…

Without further ado…

ONWARD!

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The snow was falling heavily. The wind was blowing ever so slightly making the outside temperature drop even further. However the members of Lee were snug inside the castle with every possible window closed and ever fireplace kept crackling with a lively fire. This was a special day however; according to Walter it was Christmas Eve, while he had books… It was Rhys who had to explain it further due to Walter not having his books with him. While Innocence normally stayed at Lee, seeing it was in the holiday cheer and because of a slight problem, all the main people of Tiamorre would be bunking at Lee for the time being.

Due to a slight mishap it seemed Lee would finally would be able to repay Tiamorre for all the times they had slept over. Innocence was of course very happy have everyone together but due to a little misunderstanding Enigma was thinking about sleeping outside, even as much as she hated the cold, she hated looking at Damon’s smug smirk. It had not been her fault that someone had been stupid enough to try to cook a Christmas dinner… She should have known the little maids would have listened to every one of Walter’s bloody words on this damned holiday and tried to cook… She had a chef for a reason, not that she ever really needed him but… It was to keep stupid shit like this from happening.

Whisper was probably the most stressed, while her room had not exactly been affected, she rarely left her room and she wanted to go back… She had been gripping onto Enigma like a child and when she reached Lee she had tore Innocence from Damon and hugged her instead. Knowing Enigma was not exactly the nurturing type and that was for young children she was almost the same age… Innocence just giggled and Damon frowned, his lap was now cold. Crossing his legs he caught Enigma’s eyes in his own and gave another sly grin, which caused her to growl slightly.

Walter watched the whole thing amused. He knew the damage was not bad but when they got home he would be in for it… He then heard a knock at the door. He was practically programmed to open doors, so he went to stand but Damon grabbed his attention. “Relax, consider it a vacation.” Walter gave him a surprised look before smiling. Sitting back down, Enigma rolled her eyes as she was sent to open the door instead. When she opened it she was surprised to see her uncle. She narrowed her eyes and looked around but did not see Vivi. She then gave him a surprised look, “You broke free? Oh my god did you kill her?!”

Rob gave her an amused laugh before stepping into the castle. “Oh no, she is sick as a hound and wanted her old friend to stay with her, saying I knew nothing about treating a sick woman. So I heard you guys were having a party.” Enigma closed the door and led her uncle to the room where everyone had been relaxing. “Oh no… Not a party really but…” Innocence saw her uncle and held back a squeak. “Yay! You made it!” Enigma rose a brow, “You told him?” Innocence giggled, “Well duh, I heard aunt was sick and we were having a party so…” Enigma just playfully rolled her eyes before going to sit down.

Rob followed and took another seat. He then looked at the three men, “I have something I want to talk to you all about… Nothing serious just a little man to man alright?” Walter tilted his head ever so slightly but nodded. Damon shrugged, “Yeah sure.” Rhys just nodded his head slowly as he read over the book of lyrics he had found. Rob getting a positive answer from each just relaxed against the chair he was sharing with Enigma and Walter. “So… Are you all going to celebrate Christmas?” Half of the room gave curious looks but Enigma gave a glare. “Do not mention that holiday…”

Rob gave his niece a grin before shrugging, “Well I mean Secret Santa would be fun right?” Enigma rolled her eyes, “Yeah sure… Please explain what this Secret Santa is? I personally think this holiday is satanic… I mean his name is practically an acronym for Satan… Walter already explained it…” Walter had to cover his mouth to keep a laugh from erupting from his lips. He had never thought of Santa like that, it worked… Enigma sent a cool glare at Walter who froze. Rob just grinned, “My god you have him whipped.” Innocence giggled, “I thought you knew… The men who marry a Tiamorre woman are always whipped.” Damon went to protest but Innocence just sent him a look that shut him up. Innocence then giggled, “I rest my case.”

Rob sighed with an amused smile, “I suppose that is true… Shame it is not the same for the men… I am more whipped then a jar of cool whip…” He got a few strange glances at that comparison but he just continued to grin. Enigma then yawned, “Well nice seeing you uncle but I must get to sleep…” Innocence grinned at her sister and then looked down at Whisper was already asleep at her waist. All three women left the room, Innocence leading them to their temporary rooms. With the three women gone Rob felt his grin grow. “Well I take it seeing Walter told the girls about it… I only need to tell the pretty boy about game of Secret Santa.”

Walter and Rhys both looked at Damon who was fighting back a slight blush at being called a pretty boy, “I heard enough of what Secret Santa is thank you… Are you seriously suggesting we do such a thing? I doubt all of us have gifts…” Rob went to say something but then just grinned. Damon gave Rob a strange look, “Well I suppose that might be a bit difficult but I am sure that you all have something that someone would like. Trust me this will be fun…” Damon did not lose his look but nodded slowly. It was quiet for a few moments after Rob stopped speaking. Suddenly Rob shifted and placed his elbows on his knees, folded his hands, and rested his chin on them with a grin on his lips.

“I wanted to talk to you all… I just wanted to make sure the girls were gone, it would be no fun it they are in the room…” That got everyone’s attention. Walter gave a slightly worried look that was shared with Damon but Rhys just gave a blank expression. Rob tilted his head, “I actually only need to talk to you two… Rhys you can continue to read.” Rhys getting his cue started to once again ignore the group. Being singled out however caused Damon and Walter to become more worried. Rob was silent for a moment before his locked eyes with both men for a moment, “Do you know the greatness of the pick up line?”

Walter blinked quickly in confusion, “As in the pick up lines?” Rob looked at him and nodded his head. “Sort of… I got a few for you two…” Damon made a face, “Uh… I thought pick up lines were used the first time around…” Rob turned his head and gave a serious glare, “Are you saying you already made it with my youngest niece?” Damon went to say something but the look on Rob’s face just made him freeze with his mouth agape. Rob seeing the reaction grinned, he knew that he had already done it, hell he had until recently thought the young boy was his son… Damon was so amusing to tease…

No wonder Innocence picked him; among the obvious things he had no interest in really knowing about. “Well then… Shall I continue?” Damon just slowly nodded his head. Getting another amusing reaction Rob’s glare melted into an amused one. “Alright let me see… Have either of you tried this one?” He waited a moment before continuing, “Girl is your Gillette cause you are the best a man can get.” After a moment of getting two blank looks he gave an amused look. “What?” Damon rose a brow, “… Gillette is a type of deer right?” Walter was wracking his brain, the name was familiar but he could not place it.

Rob rolled his eyes and Rhys started to chuckle form behind his book. “No it is a type of razor.” Damon this time asked another question, “Are you saying that people use to name their razor’s like they name children? What the hell was going on back then…” Walter was resting his head in his hand, he remembered hearing about that from an old friend and had the same reaction. He figured if Damon asked all the questions he could get the answers. After a moment Rob just chuckled, “Alright never mind that one how about…” He had gotten such amusing reactions from such a tame pick up line… What happened if he made it less then tame…

He waited a moment before he started to just list them not giving either men a chance to ask questions or recover, “That outfit would look great in a crumpled heap next to my bed, That shirt's very becoming on you. If I were on you, I'd be coming too, There are 265 bones in the human body. How would you like one more, Sit on my lap and we'll get things straight between us, Pardon me, but are you a screamer or a moaner, Picture this, you, me, bubble baths, and a bottle of champagne… He paused and to catch reactions and he fought the urge to fall of the couch laughing. Damon looked like his head was about to explode and Walter looked like he was going to faint.

Rhys on the other hand had long ago dropped his book and was on the floor thrashing, as he was laughing so hard he fell off the couch he had been reading on. He was screaming for it to stop, he needed to breath. Rob gave him an amused smirk before taking a moment. “Hmmm… f**k me if I am wrong, but you want to screw me, don't you? That is a personal favorite of mine…” Damon unfroze and pointed at Rob, “I know that one!” He then covered his mouth with the pointing hand. Rob laughed, “Oh I see Innocence used that one already. Good girl… Pfft…” He then broke out laughing chiming in with Rhys who was still trying to catch his breath of the reactions and corny pick up lines.

Innocence and Enigma had both woke up at the sound of laughter. Both had heard Rob ask for some man to man time but… The laughter was strange… Whisper was sound asleep clutching Damian who was also asleep. That allowed both woman to look at each other before sneaking behind the couch and listen in to most of the pick up lines and Rhys screaming laughter. Innocence grinned; she had never heard him laugh that hard before… She then heard Damon announce she had used one of the lines before and waited for her uncle’s reaction. Hearing him call her a good girl she looked at her sister who with a small smirk nodded. Innocence then stood and leaned herself over her uncle’s shoulder. “Oh uncle I would not call me a good girl, it gives me an ego…”

Rob fought the urge to jump and fall to the floor. Enigma then leaned over his other shoulder and laughed, “Not to mention, you forgot the best line ever…” Both women waited a moment before chiming in together, “Fancy a f**k?” Rob waited a moment before laughing. “Yes I suppose I did forget that one.” Damon looked away and with a slight mutter said something that caused Rhys to laugh harder, “She used that one too… Why do I feel so cheap?” Innocence grinned, she walked slowly over to him before straddling his waist causing him to look at her in surprise.

She then leaned over so she could whisper loudly in his ear, “Cheap is such a bad word… Toy is so much more fun…” She then licked his ear causing him to jump and shudder. Rob joined in with Rhys at laughing at Innocence and Damon. Rhys then allowed a few loud and long laughs to erupt before he creased laughing and moving, Innocence looked at him and frowned, “Oh no I think you killed him, who knew it was possible…” Damon looked over at his brother before Innocence got off his lap. Enigma rolled her eyes and stood straight before sitting between her uncle and Walter.

Innocence however walked over to Rhys who was motionless. She bent forward and poked his cheek twice. She then looked around, she found a quill and moved him so she could mark his face up. Sitting on his chest she leaned in and started with an outline of a mustache, she then worked on his chin and cheeks making an outline of a beard. Damon watched with an amused grin, when Innocence finished she stood and bowed, “I now introduce… Santa Claws.” Rob laughed, “Claus honey, but good job… I wonder how lon-” Rhys now waking from his laughing coma rubbed his face.

“I am not stupid, I know you did something to my face.” Innocence laughed and tossed the quill behind her shoulder in a quick motion. “You have no trust… I am hurt.” Rhys sitting up went to sit and read again but another knock at the door caused everyone to share a look of slight confusion of who else would be visiting. Innocence running to the door opened it to see Jezebelle, her son, her mother, and a woman she had never seen before. Jezebelle hugged her friend before pointing to the strange woman, “She claimed to be your aunt. She knew enough about you I figured it might be true. She seems nice enough too.”

Innocence made a strange look but allowed everyone inside anyways. Jezebelle and her mother took a seat on the floor happy to be warm again. The strange woman however followed Innocence before walking over to Enigma, she then ran a hand over her face in a kind manner, "Oh Enigma you have grown up so nicely.” Enigma looked at her uncle who looked surprised. “Well Hello Mary.” Mary hearing her son like borther’s voice smiled, “Oh Robert I am surprised you are here as well.” She then listened and heard Innocence speaking to Damon. Walking over she ran a hand over Damon’s face and pulled a confused look. “Darling… Have you thought about lotion?” Damon blinked twice in surprise before Innocence laughed.

Grabbing her aunt’s hand she placed it to her cheek. “Aunt Mary that was Damon’s face.” Mary nodded her head slowly, “Ah I see. My pardon, in that case you do not need to lotion.” Innocence laughed again and let Mary walk over to Robert. “Well it really has been a long time. How is everything dearest?” Robert allowed his sister to sit on his lap and he shrugged, “Well nothing really… How have you been?” Mary pauses for a moment before she also shrugged, “Ditto, are you explaining Christmas to these children?” Rob smirked, “In a way yes. We got a Secret Santa in the works. It seems Walter already broke the ice in that respect.”

Mary listened before nodding, “Speaking of Walter has he finally gotten over his fear of woman?” Rob looked at Walter who gave a confused look, “I am not sure… Why do you ask?” Mary just smiled, “My darling Enigma needs a husband right? Who better then such a kind man.” Enigma gave her aunt a look of horror before burying her face in her hands. Walter choked and looked away. Innocence watched and then giggled, “Oh my god! You are so right auntie Mary, Sister you have succeeded where I have failed!” Enigma glared though her hands at her sister. Damon gave an amused look at seeing Enigma so embarrassed.

Jezebelle suddenly piped up, “Dovie and Stallion do make a cute couple.” Enigma groaned and stood. “Alright enough, I am going to sleep…” Rob however stopped her, “Well the boy has a book of lyrics. Do you not want to sing?” Enigma glared at her uncle but Innocence perked up, “I DO!” Rhys grinned and pointed to the page he had been reading. “Sing that but replace that with his name.” Innocence read it quickly and frowned, “What is a convertible? … And a Sable… And a Yacht… and a-” Before she could ask anymore Rhys lightly hit her with the book. “Stop asking and just sing it.”

Innocence rolled her eyes and took the lyrics book. Damon gave a look of confusion, as did everyone else save for Rob, Rhys, and Mary. All of which just grinned. Innocence sighed and rolled her eyes, “Alright I will do this but you better explain what the hell half of this stuff I am asking for it… I want to know what the hell I am asking for…” Rhys nodded with a grin, “Of course, now sing it already.” Innocence rolled her eyes one last time before she started to sing,

“Damon baby, slip a sable under the tree,
For me.
been an awful good girl,
Damon baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight.

Damon baby, a 54 convertible too,
Light blue.
I'll wait up for you dear,
Damon baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight.

Think of all the fun I've missed,
Think of all the fellas that I haven't kissed,
Next year I could be just as good,
If you'll check off my Christmas list,

Damon baby, I wanna yacht,
And really that's not a lot,
Been an angel all year,
Damon baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight.

Damon honey, there's one thing I really do need,
The deed
To a platinum mine,
Damon honey, so hurry down the chimney tonight.

Damon cutie, and fill my stocking with a duplex,
And checks.
Sign your 'X' on the line,
Damon cutie, and hurry down the chimney tonight.

Come and trim my Christmas tree,
With some decorations bought at Tiffany's,
I really do believe in you,
Let's see if you believe in me,

Damon baby, forgot to mention one little thing,
A ring.
I don't mean on the phone,
Damon baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight,
Hurry down the chimney tonight,
Hurry, tonight.
”

The group was silent for a moment before they all broke into laughter, Rhys once again laughing only this was because of the look on his brother’s face. Innocence glared at him and tossed the book at his head. “Now you sing something!” Rhys shrugged and leafed through the lyrics book before picking one. “Alright fine… Seeing you were so amusing.” Innocence tossed him one last glare before he stood up and started to sing one, he knew this one by memory and tossed the lyrics back at Innocence who was avoiding the temptation to stand up and swat him like a bad dog with it.

“ Have a holly jolly Christmas
It's the best time of the year
Well I don't know if there'll be snow
But have a cup of cheer

Have a holly jolly Christmas
And when you walk down the street
Say hello to friends you know
And everyone you meet

Ho ho the mistletoe
Hung where you can see
Somebody waits for you
Kiss her once for me

Have a holly jolly Christmas
And in case you didn't hear
Oh bygolly have a holly jolly Christmas
This year

Have a holly jolly Christmas
And when you walk down the street
Say hello to friends you know
And everyone you meet

Have a holly jolly Christmas
And in case you didn't hear
Oh bygolly have a holly jolly Christmas
This year…
”

After singing Rhys sat back down with a relaxed look on his face. Everyone clapped for a moment before they started to talk among themselves. Rob saw the tired faces of everyone after a few minutes. Rob looked at Mary who seemed tired herself, “Hey Jezebelle was the sun rising when you came by chance?” Jezebelle nodded, “Barely, but it has been awhile why?” Rob stood and carefully allowed his sister to slide off his lap and land on the floor. “I think it is time for us to go to sleep or no one will be able to have a Merry Christmas. So let us all go to sleep.” Everyone agreed and slowly everyone started towards their rooms. Everyone excited about what Christmas would bring…

***Next Night***

Like always Innocence was the first to rise. She was surprised to see a note tied to her wrist. Sitting up she went to see if Damon was the one who put it on her wrist but saw he was still asleep and had one as well. Pulling it off she opened it. She smiled at what it said. “Secret Santa starts after you read this, on the opposite page is the one you need to give your gift to. So make sure you give them something they want. Meet up downstairs when you are ready.” Looking on the opposite page she was pleased to see she had gotten Damon.

Getting up she pouted for a moment, did this mean she could not give her sister the gift she was going to give her? It was not exactly anything super special but Enigma was her sister and she had thought to get her something. Looking once last time at Damon who was still asleep she went over to the dresser. She pulled out the outfit that she had spent a few days making. She knew her sister hated most of her outfits so she had to figure out what to make that she would like. It would have taken less time but she wanted it perfect. She had to thank Whisper for that.

Sneaking out of the room she went into the next one. Knocking she heard her sister beckoning her to enter. Opening the door she stuck her head in with a smile, “Hello sister.” Enigma who was making the bed, finished and sat down on the edge of the now freshly made bed. “Why hello… Can I help you?” She gave her sister a confused look, Innocence then stuck her whole body through the door and closed it behind her. She kept the wrapped gift behind her back until she was standing in front of Enigma. She then held it out for her to grab.

Enigma looked surprised and took it, “I got you something too… I was going to wait seeing I was not sure if we were allowed to give more then one gift…” Innocence sat next to her sister and grinned, “Oh really? I felt the same way but I figured if I snuck it over it would be fine.” Enigma gave her sister a amused smile before she pulled on the tie and the cloth fell from around the dress. Lifting it up and standing she looked at it. She felt her smile grow, “Oh my, this is so soft…” Innocence grinned, “I made it myself.” Enigma folded the dress and put it on the bed. She then went over to her bags and grabbed something similar wrapped.

She then walked back to her sister and gave it to her. “Here.” She had a small blush on her face but her bangs covered it fairly well. Innocence grinned wider and opened the gift. She like her sister stood and pulled the dress she had gotten from the wrapping. She held it against herself and looked surprised, “This is your favorite dress! Why are you giving it to me?” Enigma shrugged slightly and sat back down next to her gift. Innocence then started to pull her current outfit off and put the black dress on. Enigma gave an amused smile before pulling her own dress off and putting her sister’s handy work on.

Innocence folded both dresses and grinned, she was wearing a semi formal black dress with lace and a corset. It went to just below her knees and fanned out ever so slightly. It was one of the dresses she had always loved as a child and would always used to tell people when she was old enough she would steal it and become just like her sister. It never occurred to her that Enigma may give it to her instead. Enigma was wearing a white dress with black trim, it looked almost like a summer dress only it had nice sleeves and felt very soft and warm.

Both of them very happy with their gifts looked at each other. Innocence was the one who voiced the thought, “What about the horses? I mean we have been making them work all year… And left them outside while it was cold… I kind of made them something…” Enigma grinned, “I got them something too…” Innocence left the wrapping material on the bed and after Enigma grabbed her gift for the horses she grabbed her sister’s hand and ran next door. Damon at this rate was waking up and was surprised to see both women in the room. He however just watched amused as they left with their hands filled with what seemed to be large blankets.

Sitting up and getting off the bed he went to get dressed. It seemed the two sisters were trading gifts… He never was a big gifter but if they could do it he figured he could too… He had gotten Rhys something but… Oh screw it, he would give it, he just needed to get dressed first. In another room Rhys was going through a similar dilemma. Sarah was still sleeping off her last three days and nights awake. He however had figured he would need to give his brother a gift. It was a sensible thing to do but… What the hell to get his spoiled little brother? He had gotten him something but… Oh screw it, he would give it, he just needed a few more minutes to sleep first.

Meanwhile back with the sisters, they had picked Whisper up. She had some sort of hate of Christmas, she had declared that she wanted nothing to do with the Secret Santa and would rather spend the day in her new room. She however had been talked into helping the two sisters give the horses gifts. All three were bundled up and had their gifts. When they arrived to the stables the three horses were huddled against each other. Whisper was the first to give her gift. She gave them all treats and some fairly pricey feed. Enigma gave them each a new grooming kit. So that the stable hand would have less trouble and so the horses would actually enjoy being groomed.

Innocence was last and needed help with her gifts. She had since Enigma had last gotten sick gotten each horse a new blanket, one that was lined with wool and looked like a cape almost, only it had extra fabric that went to their knees and buttoned at the chest. That way it would be less cold. The three girls all took a horse and put the gift on one horse. The horses all snorted and whinnied but seemed pleased all the same. Whisper then tugged at Enigma’s sleeve. “We have extra food…” Enigma bit her lip, Innocence however knew what to do. Running over to the next stall she poured it into that horse’s feed container. She heard a snarl like snort and smirked.

She then walked away, getting a strange look from Enigma. “What horse was that?” Innocence just smiled, “Even a devil can have a Merry Christmas…” That got her a confused but amused look from her sister as they all entered the building just in time to see Damon and Rhys in a slightly awkward but totally amusing brotherly moment. They were both standing in the hallway with their arms filled with what was obviously a gift. The three girls looked at each other and walked closer so they could hear what was being said. After a moment they started to talk, mostly in unison.

“Wait a second…” Damon gave a strange look, he knew he had wanted to give his brother something but did his brother also think the same, or was he his Santa person? Rhys had a blank look on his face. And then that is where the talking in unison began, “Are you my Secret Santa?” … They both gave each other a blank look at this, “No, just giving you a gift.” … The blank look turned into one of slight annoyance. “Stop coping me.” … “STOP!” At that the two men simply pushed their gift into the others arm and turned away. They opened their gifts with their backs turned. The girls had to hold in their laughter at both of their expressions.

It practically screamed, ‘what the hell was he thinking? …’ But they both turned and once again in unison with priceless pained expressions thanked each other before walking away from each other. Once they were both gone all three girls broke out laughing at the amusing scene. After calming their laughter, Whisper went back to her new room. The two sisters then broke away and went to get their Secret Santa gifts ready. Lucky for them they both got someone they had already gotten gifts for. Rob and Mary were sitting all ready with their gifts, both held similar amused smiles. They knew the whole thing was rigged but that was the fun…

Mary then turned to Rob, “Darling… Do you think they know what mistletoe are?” Rob thought for a moment before grinning almost evilly. “No, I am not sure but I think about eighty percent of them are clueless…” Mary then reached into her pocket, “Well then, seeing we are so early we should lay a few surprises…” Robert took the kissing plants and grinned, leaving his sister he started to put them in the doorways to the room. No matter which door was used… The two entering would have to walk under the mistletoe and he and his dear sister would be laughing, and laughing hard.

***Few Hours Later***

At this time everyone was awake. Everyone was putting last minute touches on any gift they had and wanted to make special. Rob and Mary had been waiting for the last few hours but as the door opened their amused smiles turned into demonic grins, which they of course masked as soon as they showed on their faces. The first couple to come through was Satisfaction and Mercy followed by Jalilah and Jezebelle both holding a baby. Mary poked her brother and he stopped the group. “Alright woman and babies can pass but you two… Look above your head.”

The two children looked up and saw a small little plant hanging over their heads. They then looked back at Rob. “What is that?” Mercy was the one to ask seeing Satisfaction was a bit to shy to ask. Rob laughed before explaining, “It is a plant used to trap couples together… In short, you owe the little miss a kiss.” Mercy opened his eyes wider and looked at Satisfaction who shared the same look. They then both started to flail and argue with Rob. “Do it, if you want to get into the room, plus if you do it, you can see everyone else freak out.”

After a moment, Mercy sighed and gave a small peck on Satisfaction’s cheek. They both looked at Rob who looked at Mary. “Well if they kissed, it is good enough for me. Make sure everyone else actually locks lips. No fun unless they have to lock lips.” Rob let out another laugh and allowed the children to take their seats. After a few minutes Innocence followed by Damon ended up coming through the door. Rob too stopped them. He pointed up to where the devious plan was hanging. “Look up.” Both looked up and Innocence tilted her head. “What is that doing there?” Rob gave an amused look. He loved how everyone always asked, walking right into the trap.

He once again explained it and Innocence gave her uncle a look of amusement. “You cannot be serious… Oh my god you are!” Damon just stood beside her with a slight blush growing on his face. Innocence looked at her uncle and he made a movement with his hands. Innocence rolled her eyes, “Fine…” Carefully of the gift in her hand she stood on her toes and wrapped her arms around Damon’s neck placed a kiss on his lips. He was slightly surprised that she was actually doing it but after a moment returned the gesture. Rob then started to laugh as the two children started to yell for the two to get a room.

After being allowed into the room they both took a seat. After a few minutes Sarah and Rhys entered the room. Rob did not speak he just pointed up, both looked up and Sarah had a slightly clueless look on her face but once she looked at Rhys she could tell whatever was hanging over their head was some sort of joke. Jezebelle and Innocence looked at each other before they started to chant. Rhys glared at both of them but then rolled his eyes and bent forward and placed a soft kiss on Sarah’s lips. The both of them then walked into the room. Rob clapped, “Well done, first one who did not bother to fight me.” Rhys sent him a glare and Rob just stuck his tongue out while using a finger to pull on his eye.

As the group started to silently chat among themselves the last and final couple showed up. Enigma had been talking to Walter but when they entered the room, the soft chatter stopped and Enigma gave a blank look. “What?” Walter rose a brow, he knew something was up but… He then noticed Rob was pointing above their heads. He looked up and nearly fell on his ass. He had forgotten about that… Enigma looked up and then looked at her uncle, “A plant…” Rob pouted she had no asked what the plant was for… Mary however just leaned against her Rob and rested her chin on his shoulder. She whispered something into his ear and his pout turned to a grin.

“Eh Walter why… You should know what that plant is, care to explain it to my darling niece?” Walter at this point was rubbing his head, he froze and gave Rob a look of panic. Enigma turned towards Walter, “Spill it, you tell sister everything about this blasted holiday… What is so great about this plant?” Walter gave her a look and she turned his look with a glare. “Well?” Walter rubbed his head once last time before crossing his arms. “Well uh… It is called a mistletoe… And it uh… Wellwhenyoustandunderitwithsomeoneelseyouaresupposetokissthem…” Enigma gave him a blank look before hitting him on his head. “What?” Walter sighed, he really did not want to explain it…

Innocence grinned, “Walter, do not explain just dooooo iiiiiit.” Walter gave her a pained look but at the risk of getting hit a few more times before knocked out he figured he would rather just getting knocked out… Covering his eyes with his hand he used two fingers to pinch his nose before he just went for it. He leaned forward and he grabbed her chin, Enigma who had been glaring at Rob due to him laughing was taken by surprise. She almost lost her balance but Walter ended up wrapping an arm around her waist. She froze in surprise before giving him a blank glare. She should have known when he had rushed through the explanation it was something like this.

Walter ended the kiss, let her go, and after counting to three ran away from Enigma who was now chasing after him, her face a violent red, everyone in the room started to laugh at the two. After a few rounds around the group Rob stuck his leg out and went to trip Walter. Walter jumped over the leg only to be pushed off balance while in the air by Mary. Falling over he sent both of them a glare but it did not last long as Enigma ended up tripping and landing on his back. He then started to apologize over and over only to be hit each him he apologized.

Rob watched amused before tapping Enigma’s shoulder. “Time for gifts, the sun will be rising soon. Thank you for the show, it was the most amusing.” Enigma glared at him before giving Walter one last hit for good measure. She then stood up and walked over to a free chair. Walter brushed himself off and stood. He then sat next to Rob who was getting the Secret Santa underway. “Alright everyone knows who they are giving their gift to correct? Switch your gifts… NOW!” Getting the cue everyone stood and started switching their gifts. After a moment the three adult couples all noticed something, all six of them glared at Rob who just grinned.

It was obviously rigged… It had been so obviously rigged. Satisfaction and Mercy at this point did not notice the rigging and were too happy with their gifts. Satisfaction had been planning to give this to Mercy for his birthday but it worked out, she had been carving this wooden sword for the better part of the month. She was happy to see him jumping around the room swatting it around. She opened her gift and saw a hand made teddy bear holding homemade chocolates. She grinned and hugged the bear carefully not to crush the chocolates. She ran over to Mercy and returned the kiss on the cheek and ran over to the couch to start munching on the candy.

The other couples all sat down, and started to open the gifts they had gotten. Enigma was the first one to finish and looked surprised. She had gotten that dress she had wanted but had been in to much of a rush to get. She had gotten two new outfits… That meant she was spared needing to go shopping. While this holiday was a terror on her heart she had to admit it was awesome… Walter had opened his gift; he was surprised to find a raise, a new outfit, and a letter. He went to open the letter but saw it said open later so he put it back. The two of them shared a smile before watching everyone else open their gifts.

Innocence had opened her gift and let out a happy laugh, she had gotten a necklace with a pretty little pendent on it. She looked at Damon and he helped her put it on. He then leaned over her shoulder and whispered, “This is proof that you are mine.” He then wrapped an arm around her waist and rested his chin on her shoulder. She just giggled and grinned. She then looked over and saw that Rhys and Sarah had given each other cute little gifts. Rhys had given Sarah a nice little bracelet and she had given him a nice blade. The two of them seemed happy, she then noticed that Jezebelle and Jalilah had been grouped together.

She watched with glee as she saw her friend got a historical hand me down of her mother’s prized dress and Jalilah had gotten a blanket so she could finally sit outside during colder days without having to look weird with a few smaller blankets over her shoulders. She then remembered, “Jezebelle!” The girl looked up just in time to catch a present from Innocence. Jezebelle laughed and tossed her own gift. The two girls opened it and saw hand made baby clothes. They both laughed and thanked each other. Walter noticed that other gifts were being given and he reached into his pocket for two small gifts and gave them to Mercy and Satisfaction who both opened them with glee before snacking on holiday shaped candy Walter had made.

Jezebelle had handed Damian to Innocence when Damon had given the cue. Innocence at first had not noticed but then saw a gift tied to his outfit made out to her. Giggling she hugged her son before opening the gift. She looked at it before laughing; it was a matching bracelet to the pendent she had just gotten. Jezebelle clapped and then praised Damian for being such a good boy before returning to her son and bringing him over. Jezebelle gave him a gift from her son for him and Innocence gave Jezebelle a gift for Brishen for Damian. The two girls opened their gifts and laughed. Damian had gotten a straw doll that Jezebelle had made and Brishen a plush doll that Innocence had made. The two boy seemed pleased at the new gifts and started to play with them.

Mary and Rob waited before trading their gifts. Mary was given a necklace, one their mother used to wear. She took it and he placed it around her neck. She then gave him cuff links with the old family crest on them. A prized possession Christopher had once owned before splitting and running away. The two shared a hug and went to continue watching the gift trading. Innocence looked down at Damian, “I have a gift for you but I am not finished yet…” She had a box of dolls she had been making. She had given him the Damon and her doll but she had made a doll of Walter, her sister, Whisper, the two children, her uncle, and Rhys paired with Sarah. She needed to finish making dolls for Jezebelle, Jalilah, and now Mary. She figured she might as well make the whole group.

Damian just cooed before starting to doze off. Innocence grinned and leaned back on Damon’s chest. After a moment it was clear the gift frenzy was over. After everyone grabbed what they had been given couples quick to dart out of the room as to avoid a second round of damn mistletoe went back to their rooms to put their gifts away and go to sleep as the sun was once again rising. Rob watched with an amused grin. He then took his sister’s arm and lead her to her room. He held the grin, “That was fun.” Mary just smiled, “Yes… We must do this again… How does Thanksgiving sound?” Rob just laughed before opening the door and allowing his sister to enter. “Sounds fun. Nice seeing you…”

He closed the door before returning to his room he was borrowing. He had a giddy grin on his face. This had gone way better then he had planned, people seemed pleased and it had worked almost flawlessly. Reaching his room he had not noticed Innocence sneaking down the hallways to go back downstairs. She had felt a bit guilty. While Damon seemed pleased with the wine she had given him, and he was drinking it right now, it did not seem good enough for the pendent she had gotten… She had thought about it for about five minutes and maybe it had not been the best idea but… She reached the area where all the string, paper, and cloth was. She then took a bunch of it and carefully took her sister’s dress off.

Making sure no one was around to see she started to wrap the paper and cloth around herself and used the string to make sure it stayed. She figured Damon was probably confused as hell seeing she had in a way ran from the room but he had not come down so she obviously was not going to get caught yet. Looking down she figured it was good enough. She then started back the way she came. Damon was on the bed drinking the wine; he had to admit it was different. It tasted nice. He was pleased to say the least. He however was totally confused to why Innocence had suddenly bolted from the room. He however figured she had a good reason and left it alone.

He then heard a knock. He blinked and beckoned the person to enter. He then felt his jaw drop. Innocence had her arms crossed and a slight pout on her face. “Well stop gaping… I felt bad about the wine… So I suppose I really am yours.” Damon blinked twice before leering ever so slightly. “Well Santa read my mind…” Innocence snorted before laughing, “Well you have been a good boy, I suppose Santa wanted to reward you…” Damon gave his own snorted laughter before he placed the wine on the table besides the bed and held a hand out. “Well then, I should open my gift…” Innocence rolled her eyes before walking over to him. He then started to unwrap the strings a grin on his lips. This Christmas just got oh so much better…

The next room over Enigma was trying to get to sleep but she was freezing cold and hearing the giggles and other sounds next door was hardly a soundtrack she wanted to listen to. She then turned her head, “Hey… You know I called you in here to keep my warm not to sleep on the edge of the bed and stare at the ceiling all day…” Walter slowly turned his head with a blush on his face before Enigma grabbed his arm and dragged him next to her. She then rolled her eyes, “For someone so damn bashful you seemed so happy to kiss me earlier…” Walter let out a squeak and she just grinned.

She looked at him for a moment from over her shoulder before shifting so she was leaning over him and then she gave him a kiss in return for earlier. Walter just gave her a surprised look. She then returned to her past resting position and wrapped his arms around her waist enjoying the warmth she had enjoyed back when her ankle had been injured. She could get used to this… As the sounds of the room next door creased she felt her eyes drooping. She felt Walter had actually fallen asleep and felt her grin grow. She then with a smaller grin rolled her eyes and muttered, “Merry f**k**g Christmas indeed…”

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A/N:: Alright well that was fun. Lol I got some funny shit up in there xD so I hope you all enjoy it. I know this A/N probably pales in comparison and for that I apologize. So to make it up to you I will make your brain explode at the randomness… Why won't her scattering photocopy pink a chaos? Should a taking well trek? Does a tree reform the searching coal? A billion jerk coughs outside a partner. Should the compelling sentence fiddle? The clumsy sacrifice crashes inside the graduate safeguard. Why can't an incompetent try opposite the pinched process? The electronics regains the closer jest. When can the sequel breathe the country composite? Above the prolonged optic moans the allowable starter. Should the banner hum near the six transformation? A springing dye reflects past a nuisance. The here stuff bores in the board. Does a meal alternate the specific boot? A discouraging biochemistry hesitates. And now I rest xD.

I will edit this later in order to give the list. I will I promise xD