Chapter 1

Christmas time is here

Luka sighed as he went out to go Christmas shopping. Christmas was not really his favorite time of year. Not to say he hated it, but it was not the same as when he was younger. He went to the nearby town with a mall. He of course told everyone that was in the Luftdrake that he was going out. The holidays were the only days on which they had off. He sighed until he ran into someone.

"Sorry," he said. He recognized the person he ran into when she lifted her head.

"It's ok," the woman said. When she saw her face she gasped. "Luka!"

"Jahara!" Luka wasn't totally shocked. She left earlier that day to do shopping. "Small world."

"Yeah," Jahara said. Luka noticed that she had a lot of bags.

"What with all the bags?" Luka asked. "Last I checked you weren't going home for the holidays."

"Well I still have to mail my uncle his present," Jahara mumbled.

"Don't tell me he-"

"He's in trouble again," Jahara sighed. "Caught drinking for the billionth time." Luka nodded. "So, are you shopping?"

"Yeah," Luka stated.

"So are you going back home?" Jahara asked.

"Yeah," Luka said. "I have to get my little sis's presents this year. She still believes that Santa-"

"Um Luka," Jahara pointed to a bunch of little kids looking at them.

"That he's skinny," Luka improvised. The kids stopped staring getting back to wait for Santa's workshop.

"Nice save," Jahara smirked.

"Yeah," Luka looked down.

"Need help shopping," Jahara asked. Luka nodded. "Come on." They went into a toy store where they saw scores of toys.

"Why do they have to commercialize the holiday so much," Luka pouted.

"Don't be such a Scrooge, you don't want to get visited three ghosts do you?" Jahara stated. Luka shook his head.

"Hey I love the holidays but it's a bit much seeing all of the decorations before Halloween."

"I hear you there," Jahara stated. "But the holidays are just so peaceful." Luka nodded. "The decorations, the tree, the lights, the Christmas cookies, and the silver bells." Jahara smiled. She always loved the season. Even though she was hard edged every other month of the year, from Thanksgiving to Christmas she was filled with the innocence of that of a child.

"Yeah the holidays are the only peaceful time of the year," Luka said. He thought about something. "Maybe you should come over." Jahara stopped and stared at him. Luka was about to explain when.

"We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas, And a Happy New Year. They turned to see carolers singing the carols.

"Yeah you two people," Jahara said.

"Now bring us some Figgie pudding, Now bring us some Figgie pudding, Now bring us some Figgie pudding,-" Jahara then gave them some Figgie pudding. They were a little shocked but they left.

"Always come prepared," She told Luka. She then stopped remembering what he had said.

"Well," Luka started. "I know it would make Phoebe happy." Jahara turned away. "What do you say?" Luka was a little shocked at what he was saying but he thought it would be ok considering that they were teammates.

"I guess," Jahara said. They continued shopping at the tune of the Christmas music around the mall.

Authors Notes: The explanation for Phoebe is coming out in a later fanfic. And if you have not seen TCC third season than you may be surprised. Sorry if I spoiled things for you