Chapter 1
Good Ideas
It was a cold night on Pekopon and everyone was inside the living room having a great time for the holidays. Even the usually reclusive members of the Keroro platoon were present for the event. Laughter filled the room as traditional holiday games were played. Only two of the platoon could be seen not enjoying the Christmas spirit.
"Oh, geez. Kururu, Giroro why aren't you both over here too?" Opening his eyes the red Corporal of the platoon sighed. Since it was Natsumi who had asked he turned to answer her, placing the gun he had been polishing on his lap.
"This brings us no closer to invading Pokopen. So it is a useless endeavour." Hearing a snicker from the other side of the room the red Keronian growled. Glaring at the yellow Souchou sitting in the corner with his laptop Giroro could't help but feel contempt for the higher ranked officer.
"Kukuku, I would join in the fun but I want to finish working on my Christmas Wish Machine." Stopping everyone present turned to Kururu in surprise.
"Christmas Wish Machine? What does it do?" With a sly grin he turned the computer screen so they could see part of the blueprints, of course it was nothing impotant, just the outer shell. Shaped like a Christmas present it seemed simple enough.
"Kukuku, on this planet I hear there is something called a Secret Santa . After writing what you wish for you place it into the top of the machine. When everyone has added their wish it will give a list of who will best be able to grant it. Kuku, interesting ne?" After some thought most of the platoon, and the Pokopenians, agreed. This seemed like a great invention.
"Feh..." Jumping up the red Keronian shook his head and exited the house, choosing to be out in the cold rather than listen to anymore of his comrades useless ideas.
A few days later Kururu told the Hinata household that his invention was finished. Everyone went to go see how it worked, everyone except Giroro. Sitting in front of his warm fire the soldier pretended not to notice what was going on, preffering to stay away from the Souchou's crazy inventions. Just in case he kept one ear trained on what the yellow genius was saying, in case he tried to hurt Natsumi.
"I made special cards for everyone. Kukuku, make sure you don't lose them. They are keyed into your DNA specifically. You may only put one word on the card to represent your wish, don't waste it. Kukuku, now then. Let s see. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5... 9. This won't do, my machine won't work unless there is an even number of people present... hmmm." A shiver ran down the red Gochou's back as he felt everyone turn toward him.
"Come on Giroro-gochou! It will be fun-desu." Tamama yelled through the door at him as Natsumi smiled.
"What could go wrong? It's just for exchanging gifts. Come and try Giroro-kun." Stunned that Natsumi would be so intrigued by this strange custom of giving away resources he hadn't noticed that his body moved on it's own inside the house.
After being handed a red card by Kururu he grimaced. Everyone else had a different color of card and were busy writing, or trying to figure out, their wish. Staring down at the blank piece of paper in front of him he sighed, he had no clue what to wish for. The only thought that came to mind was the invasion of Pokopen. Hearing Natsumi mumble about something he began to blush. What if he wished for Natsumi to love him? Glancing at Kururu he grunted to get the inventor s attention.
"So, how does this stupid thing work?" A chuckle escaped Kururu as he came closer.
"Kukuku, Write only one word to symbolize your wish, then the computer will find the one suitable to grant that wish." Blankly Giroro looked from the paper back to Kururu, his eyes narrowing.
"What's the catch?" Shrugging the Souchou walked off, chuckling menacingly.
"I never thought of you to be a coward...Kukuku"
In his anger at being called a coward he grabbed a pen and wrote the word Love in capital letters on his piece of paper. Before he realized it the word had faded into the page, locking his wish in place. Shaking he held onto the paper, trying to figure out how to change it. Right then Keroro grabbed his wish.
I'll put it in the machine for you." Humming, the idiot Gunsou ran over and slipped their wishes into the machine.
"Kukuku, has everyone put their wishes in?" Getting comfirmation from everyone Kururu placed his own wish in the top slot and waited.
"The results shoud show any minute. Kukuku, when I call your name you will come get the result of who you will be giving a present too."
The machine began to whir and with that sound Giroro's heart fell deeper and deeper into despair.
'What if Natsumi finds out that I like her, but she actually hates me. What will I do? Calm down, calm down. Nothing like that will happen. I mean it s just presents, it can t be that bad.'
Unfortunately he was about to be proven wrong as Kururu handed out the names. Last was a red card, handing it to Giroro the yellow Keronian snickered.
"Look's like we'll be exchanging gifts this year, Giroro-kun." Snatching the paper from Kururu he stared at it, his hand shaking almost too much to read the name. But sure enough, there in Keronian, was the name Kururu-Shouchou.
"It seems that our wishes are mutually beneficial. I will talk to you later in the lab about it. Right now I have work to do. Kukuku" Too stunned to move he didn t see the look of satisfaction on the yellow genius's face.
I do not Own Keroro Gunsou or any of the characters, but it would be fun if I did. XD