A/N: Christmas Special Time! I'm planning on uploading a chapter each day, dedicated to a different activity. I thought it would be nice to get everyone together for Christmas, so here it is. For the record, I don't own anything except for OCs. If you have any specific activity that you want to see, feel free to put it in the reviews or message me, and I'll put it in and credit you! Hope you all enjoy!
~Diana
Miles Edgeworth sighed. He had let his assistant and girlfriend talk him into hosting a Christmas party at his apartment, and here he was, standing alone, waiting for the guests. She had said something about getting ready and had disappeared into one of the bedrooms. He looked over his apartment absentmindedly. Madeline had decorated it for Christmas; it seemed she was really into the holiday. He couldn't say the same for himself, however. He felt no affinity for the lights, the holly, the wreaths, or the large Christmas tree that now were present in his apartment. But he couldn't tell Madeline that. He secretly loved seeing her excited like this, so vibrant and full of life. He thought it was when she looked the most beautiful.
There was a knocking on the door and as he moved to open it, he heard the sharp clicks of heels hurrying down the hall. Madeline appeared, taking his breath away, as usual. She wore a short red dress and matching low red heels. Her black hair fell in curls around her face, pinned back by a red barrette, and red gems hung from her ears. She grinned at him, blushing a bit. "You like?" she asked playfully, winking at him. He nodded; he was sure his face was flaming red. She laughed. "Are you going to get that?" she asked, gesturing to the door. When he didn't move, she opened the door herself to reveal many people waiting outside.
First in was Larry Butz, wearing a Santa costume, his eyes grew as big as saucers when he saw Madeline. "Hey Madi, baby," he said, slipping an arm around her. She shrugged him off, shaking her head. Maya came in next, dragging Phoenix behind her. They were wearing their usual clothes. Maya was wearing a Santa hat, however. Pearl followed them in, looking calm as always. Ruby, Mel, and Danielle came next, the young girls jumping on Madeline, who embraced her aunt, smiling. Franziska walked in after them, looking surprisingly cheerful. Gumshoe and Maggey were the last to enter, Gumshoe carrying a teetering pile of presents. Edgeworth rushed to help the hapless detective, taking some of the presents and putting them under the tree. Everyone was seated in the living room, talking and laughing, getting into the Christmas spirit.
"See, Miles, isn't it nice to have everyone gathered together?" Madeline asked, putting a hand on his arm. Ha made a sound of agreement that didn't sound real even to his own ears.
"Mr. Edgeworth, why are you such a Scrooge?" Maya asked from the couch. Phoenix shushed her.
"It doesn't matter," Madeline said, her gray eyes glowing. "We're all here to share Christmas cheer, that's what matters! Now, what should we do first?"