Hi folks! Here it is, my next Christmas story. What you must know about this one, it is the sequel story of "Christmas Lights" which I wrote three years ago (you can find it on my profile, if you go up there). Thanks to some very nice perons out there they convinced me to write the sequel this year, and now you have it. :)

Rated: T

Disclaimer: I don't own beyblade, except the plot of the story. I have never seen Bay City so everything I write here comes from my imagination. Neither do I own the bookcover.

Warnings/and other genres: Family story with a small shounen-ai, humor, adventure, and a little hurt/comfort.

Don't guess about the circumstances of the children' birth. That's not the main point here in the story, so I leave it for your fantasy guys.

Infos:

Kai: 28 years old

Takao: 26 years old

Gou: 7

Makoto: 6

Kimi: 4

* Home for Christmas *

- Part 1 -

Golden bells clang.

Bimm… bamm…

It's the joyful melody of love. Here it is again; the special time which comes only once every year. The time when the land dress up in white-mantle and put magic spell on the lakes by enchanting them to frosty mirror. The branches are nipped by hoar frost and icicles hung down from the eaves of houses. The only time when people decorate their home with colourful lights and the smell of gingerbreads allures them invitingly to the kitchen. The only time when cities dress up to parade and song of Christmas Carols echoes along the streets. The most important time that make us remember to gift those who we love and forgive for those who hurt us.

The magic of Christmas lives in every people' heart. Make a wish for yourself and believe in the magic that will bring it to you.

My story is beginning just here, at not an ordinary family, who have found in a very adventurous way the best Christmas present they could ever get…

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Bay City had never had such a big snow before. Even the weather-men were surprised by the rare occurrence because no one could remember having so much snow feathering in the history. Some people were less thrilled about the thick snow because it gave only more work for them to keep the streets and yards clean around their home. Then again, for children and youth it was the biggest fun they could ever have in winter season.

Kids were eager to get free from the school buildings to start snowball battles. Snowmen were built in the garden by every house, and on the corner of streets snow-walls towered, where kids lurked behind, to attack with snowballs those who passed by.

Not far, at the confine of the city, on the low downhill stood the Hiwatari Mansion. On the wrought-iron gate hung a marvellous holly wreath. The house had gone through big changes under the years. The first one came right after Takao had moved in with Kai and together they began building up their mutual life. Since their first Christmas, which they had celebrated with their friends, many things had happened.

After that magical evening that Takao would never forget in his life when Kai had gifted him with a proposing ring, a few months later they'd got married in a very private celebration where only their closest friends and Takao's grandfather was. No big fuss; as Kai always wanted. Not that Takao minded. He was more than happy to agree with his mate's wish. How could he not when he was the luckiest guy in the world to be that special chosen one for Kai?

Years went on and the mansion became more and more gorgeous. By now the house was filled with children voices that was alien before, with so much fun and joy and homeliness that it was hard to believe that once ago it was the most isolated and lonely place in the city. Now it was called the warmest home ever.

Oh yes, the family had grown bigger since then. Kai and Takao were one of those rare lucky persons who were presented with children. And not only one; they had three wonderful children, who in their opinion, were the smartest kids in the world, and completed their family…

Takao shuffled through the deep snow in the garden while he was carrying a pile of woods. On the way he didn't notice Kio - the grey tabby cat that belonged to the family since Kai had brought her home, and just happened to be running across the path – and almost tripped over her. "Whoa – hey!" he teetered before regained his balance again, managed to avoid dropping the pile on his feet. The cat seemingly didn't care that she had almost knocked over him because the next moment she disappeared in the corner of the house.

Small drifts of snow escaped into the hallway when the front door was pushed open and Takao walked in. He quickly kicked shut the door with his leg and gave a pleasant shudder as he inhaled the cosy warmth of home. Walking in the living room he placed the woods down beside the fireplace before he arranged them in heaps. The fire was blazing brightly in the fireplace and the room was dressed up in Christmas decorations. However, as festive as it looked, there was still one thing missing, and Takao knew what it was. In the corner, where the Christmas tree was being placed every year, was still empty. They still needed to buy one. Takao knew how busy Kai had been recently to even think of a tree and he didn't want to pester his husband, so he decided that he would bring one of his children shopping.

By the way kids… where could they be now?

Harking firmly, Takao couldn't help but notice how quiet was in the room. Not even a hiss came from the other rooms. If their children were overly noiseless it meant only one thing: trouble.

With a small frown Takao made his way up the stairs. He stopped at the library room which was open ajar and peeked in his head. A soft smile came across his lips.

Behind the desk was sitting his beloved dual haired mate, dove deep in his paperwork. Beside him, on the right end of desk was sitting their dear daughter, Kimi. Her small legs dangled gleefully in the air since she was only four years old. Her two entwined plaits, which was bright blue, hung fore on her shoulder as she was drawing eagerly. Her small tongue stuck out on her lip in deep concentration. She looked so adorable.

It was also funny for Takao to watch father and daughter wearing this odd frown on their faces while they were both absorbed in their doings. It made them look so alike. For Takao it was no wonder; Kimi had been very addicted to her father from the first moment, just like Kai to her. He remembered how much Kai'd wished to have a daughter beside the boys.

Takao walked up to his daughter and peered over her head. "What are you drawing?" he asked curiously.

"Sh! It's a surprise for you." Kimi hushed him excitedly and quickly leant forward to hide her art work.

"Oh, sorry, I didn't know that." Takao smiled playfully, then added. "I hope you not disturb your father in his work."

"I'm not." Kimi shook her head.

Takao moved cautiously behind his husband, saying quietly in his ear to earn his attention. "Shall I bring her out?"

Kai glanced up for a moment from the document he was reading. "No. She has been quiet for the entire time." he said fondly as he looked towards her daughter.

"See? I told you." Kimi's cheeky smile flashed up above the paper.

Takao looked back amused at the minikin kid who had the ears of radar, even if when he thought she wasn't listening. He then turned back his attention to Kai who looked rather tired and drawn-out, and he started massaging his tense, broad shoulders. He smiled when the dual haired unconsciously submitted to his touches and leant back on his seat. "You work a lot. You should allow yourself a little relax." he purred huskily into his ear.

"Can't. There are still two contracts I have to go through today before sign them." Kai groaned wearily. He really wanted to push aside all the boring paper and simply sat there enjoying his beloved mate's petting, but he couldn't do that.

But when Takao's lips leant down to press a gentle kiss onto his lips there was no way he could resist that one.

"Daaad… you're distracting Papa again." Kimi's chirpy voice chimed in their cosy moment.

The two adults broke apart and they turned bemused at the little imp.

"I thought you're busy with your drawing." Takao rose an eyebrow.

"I'm done!' Kimi sang as she put down her colourful pencils. She held up the paper.

Takao blinked owlish at the drawing, and pursed his eyebrows. "It's nice… but, why am I tied to a tree? And what's that snowman with those claws?"

"It's not a snowman, it's a giant ice-monster. Don't you see?" Kimi peeped, protesting. "You are kidnapped but don't worry, father comes to save you… see? He is right here flying on Dranzer." she put her tiny finger on the red doodling that was supposed to be a bird.

Takao sweat-dropped while Kai fought hard to keep his stern expression.

"Why did you make me a kidnapped princess?" Takao whined disappointed.

"Because you're clumsy Daddy. You often get into trouble, just like Makoto… But I still love you!" she smiled brightly.

Takao's pride was torn into pieces; his face cringed.

Kai couldn't help it; he coughed forcefully into his fist as he tried to supress his bursting laugh that came out uncontrollably from him and would consume Takao's self-confident even more. But Takao caught the nasty gleam in his crimson eyes and glared darkly at him from the corner of his eyes.

"You better zip it, or it's the couch for you tonight." he growled quietly.

"Can't blame a kid for her fantasy world, right?" Kai smirked back, thoroughly enjoying Takao's embarrassment. "And mostly not if she looks up at her father as a hero."

That comment stung Takao's ego and huffed. "That's it. No more watching movie of Disney Frozen."

The drawing fell from Kimi's hand and she gasped in fear.

Kai rolled his eyes. "Aren't you overdriving this a little?"

"I'm not. Have you seen what did she draw last week? Pirates on flying horses!"

"Like you didn't at this age." Kai said dryly.

"I did not." Takao denied hotly.

"Really?" Kai's lips curved up slyly. "Gramps showed me a few sketches of yours when he was here last time. Shall I bring them up for you?"

Takao's face went glowing red but before he could retort Kai's tease suddenly a loud noise came from another room. The two adults perked up their heads, then Takao said. "I better check on them before they do something damage again." he frowned.

Kai sighed and shook his head. "They can't keep out of trouble."

"You wonder? They are our kids after all." Takao gave him a playful wink before headed towards the door. On the way he gave a fond ruffle on Kimi's hair. "Be a good girl."

"I'll Daddy."

When the door closed behind Takao, Kimi turned to his father with a deep ponder on her face.

"Papa?"

Once again, Kai glanced up from his paperwork at his daughter. "Yes dear?"

"Do you think Santa Claus will bring us present this year?"

Kai blinked confused. "Of course. Why do you think he won't?"

Kimi pursed her lips as she said a bit guiltily. "Because we weren't so good… Gou and Makoto fight a lot, and… I doodled Makoto's comics because he ripped off my puppet's head, and I flushed Gou's beybade down the toilet because he didn't let me watch movie with him… Sowy."

Kai's mouth curved into a small smile. He found it so adorable how Kimi told him every prank she did, being so open and mature in this very young age was admirable. Of course Kai knew about all of their naughtiness because Takao had told him. He always chuckled whenever he remembered back how was Takao struggling to fish out Gou's blade from the toilet.

However, Kimi was the little in angel in their eyes who often burst in between the boys to separate them when they were fighting.

He put his hand reassuringly on her small head and said. "I'm sure Santa Claus will bring something nice for you. You know, a good act can cancel every bad at Christmas time."

Kimi's eyes lit up. "Really?"

It was amazing how much she resembled to Takao (her eyes and hair, tough it was brighter) yet her white skin was Kai's.

"Really?" Kai nodded.

"Then I'm gonna draw something very nice for Santa Claus he will like!" she said excitedly and quickly pulled a new paper before herself, and began drawing eagerly.

Kai watched her amused for a while, then went back to his own work…

Next part will come soon…

This story will contain shorter chapters, unlike my other stories, and it's a bit more like a tale. But I hope you will still like it. Next part will come soon, till then please tell me how did you like it. Bye for next time! :)