Author's Note: This is my first fan fiction story ever, so comments and reviews would be very helpful. Foul language is censored 'cause I don't like cussing. Hidan does.
Summary: Well, it is Christmas season at the Akatsuki Hideout, and Tobi wants to spread the holiday cheer! But the others seem to lack the enthusiasm, especially since Leader declared that the group WILL celebrate this year. Not to mention the surprise visitors! Oh, Jashin help them.
Disclaimer: I do not by any means own the characters from NARUTO. This is purely from my imagination for your entertainment.
December 17, a week before Christmas; 5:30AM
The snowflakes fell gently to the earth, piling on top of the already existing mounds of snow. Everything was dominated by the pure, white color. It frosted the trees and shrubs, even freezing the lake to an unbelievingly cold temperature. Deeper into the frozen forest stood a building, its low rooftop already dusted with snow. The two visible windows in the front were foggy with ice, the only door frozen shut. The exterior of the house was pretty normal looking, the pale gray nearly blending in with its surroundings.
Inside, a giddy boy sat looking out the window, his swirled orange mask failing to hide his uncontained joy. He bounced up and down on the already worn beige sofa.
"Oh! It's snowing! It'll be a white Christmas this year! Tobi's been a good boy!" he squealed with delight, throwing his arms up above his head. He failed to notice the figure that entered the living room behind him.
"A white what?" he interrupted. Tobi abruptly dived head-first behind the sofa with a yelp. He slowly peeked around the corner, sighing with relief as he realized who it was. He climbed back over the sofa and stood in front of the other male.
"Oh! Leader-sama! You're up early…."Tobi chuckled nervously. Pein was not amused. He eyed the younger sternly and sighed heavily, pinching the bridge of his nose.
"Look, Tobi, don't jump on the sofa; it's worn enough as it is. We also do not have the funding to get another one. Now, what were you just shouting about?"
"You mean Christmas? Oh, it's the best day ever! It happens once a year on the 25th of December. It's when families get together and give each other presents! But that's not it! A fat man with a white beard rides in a sleigh pulled by nine flying reindeer, giving presents to good boys and girls, like Tobi!" Tobi explains excitedly. Pein looks skeptical.
"How does he know if you've been good? And since when do reindeer fly and pull sleds with fat old men?" he questioned, profoundly confused. Tobi shrugged.
"Santa Claus always knows when you're sleeping or awake, and naughty or nice. OH! And the reindeer are magical! They fly when he calls them by name: Rudolph, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, and Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen! Santa also goes down your chimney to deliver the presents. Oh, and you should always remember to leave cookies and milk as a 'thank you' to Santa, since he works so hard. But if you're naughty, he gives you coal instead of presents! Tobi doesn't have to worry, 'cause he's been a good boy!"
Pein said nothing and actually thought about Tobi's story for a moment. He realized something: this Santa Claus sounded like a creepy stalker. It all sounded completely….ridiculous, as expected of the immature subordinate. He fixed Tobi with a bored stare.
"That was the most idiotic thing I have ever heard of. How am I supposed to believe that?"
Tobi's shoulders sagged, and he ducks his head forward, giving a small whimper. His voice sounds as if he was going to cry.
"T-Tobi didn't expect Leader-sama to b-believe…Tobi ju-just wanted to celebrate Christmas and not be alone for the first time…b-because Tobi was always alone before!" he wailed.
Pein felt his resolve crack. This hyper-energetic ball of energy celebrated a family holiday all by himself? He felt something close to pity to see the younger so distraught. Maybe Christmas wouldn't be too bad…and Tobi HAD been behaving for the past week… it would also teach the other members to respect his authority. That bunch was anything but cheerful, so they'd definitely hate celebrating the holiday. Pein sighed, not being able to take Tobi's crying any longer.
"Alright! Enough with the crying! This time only, we'll celebrate the holiday."
"R-Really?" Tobi sniffled. Pein nodded.
"But on one condition: there will be no fat old man trying to squeeze through our chimney to eat our food, got it?" Pein states sternly. Tobi nods eagerly, clapping his hands happily.
"Yay! Akatsuki Christmas this year! We have to start decorating! Christmas is only a week away! Now where to find some mistletoe…" Tobi wanders back upstairs to the room he shared with the Akatsuki spy, Zetsu. Pein watches him leave and groans, slapping a hand to his face.
"…What have I done?"
Author's Note: So what did ya guys think? It's only the first chapter, but I want to know if I should continue or not. Please rate and review!