In celebration of the holidays, I've decided to make a separate story to celebrate, this time revolving around the original characters. This is partly made for CLU's Holiday Collaboration as well as for my own enjoyment.

So sit back, enjoy, and don't forget to review. Especially you (turns to effin emo, lani, John, Brandon, pokefan101, jeremy13, warrior by heart 0326, and anyone else who has reviewed my previous story). jk, just enjoy.

(Kadic Academy Main Building)

"I owe everything to Mr. Stern, my life included. Please help him."

(Kadic Academy Dormitory Building)

"All I want is for my friend to come back safe."

(Ishiyama Residence)

"Please bring Ulrich back."

It was Christmas Eve. All throughout Kadic Academy, everyone was concerned about one student who had disappeared: Ulrich Stern. Meanwhile, up in Heaven, these prayers were heard by a group of angels. One of the angels then called over his angel-in-training, Michael.

"You asked for me?" Michael asked.

"Yes." The first angel said. "It appears that an abundance of messages have been sent to us, all of them asking for the safety of one child: Ulrich Stern."

"Oh dear, is he sick?"

"No, just depressed." The second angel said. "Even now, he's contemplating on giving up the greatest gift."

"Oh my, you mean his life." Michael said. "What would drive a person to do such a thing?"

"Well, take a look." The first angel said showing him a scene from a few years ago.

(Flashback- 3 Years Ago)

Ulrich was walking down the hall en route to the principal's office when suddenly he heard screaming from one of the rooms. Ulrich opened the door to find his friend, Jeremie, being attacked by a group of small robots. Ulrich managed to fend off the robots and help Jeremie. He then told Ulrich about how he had found a supercomputer in an abandoned factory with a virtual being inside.

(Present Day)

"About a year later, they managed to bring back Aelita, as she was called, and ended up saving the world, but that's a different story." The first angel said.

"That's not all, though." The second angel said. "Keep watching."

(Flashback- Last Christmas)

Ulrich and his best friend Odd were racing each other down the sidewalk to see who would get to the school first. Just then, Odd, after slipping on a patch of black ice, twisted his ankle and fell into the road. Ulrich, who was in the lead, noticed this and ran back to lift him out just as an oncoming truck was about to hit him. He then carried Odd the rest of the way until they reached the school's infirmary. Fortunately, the injury was minor and Odd was walking again within a few days.

A few weeks later, Milly and Tamiya, the school's young news reporters, were filming some of the local neighborhoods for their next report. As they were crossing the street, they failed to notice an oncoming car. Odd, who happened to be there, pushed them out of the way and the car hit him, breaking both his legs and an arm. But Milly and Tamiya came out unscathed.

(Present Day)

"Here's one from not to long ago." Said the first angel.

(Flashback- 6 Months Ago)

The principal, Jean-Pierre Delmas, was busy working on some papers on his desk, when suddenly he felt a sharp pain in his chest; seconds later he collapsed on the floor. Just then, Ulrich came in.

"You wanted to see… Oh my!" Ulrich said noticing Mr. Delmas on the ground. He ran over and tried his best to keep him up, but no avail. He then grabbed the phone and called the hospital. A short time later, the paramedics arrived and managed to revive him. They told Ulrich that he had suffered a heart attack and had Ulrich arrived later, he wouldn't have made it.

"Wow, Ulrich." Jim, the school's physical education teacher, said. "This school really owes you one."

"No thanks are necessary." Ulrich said.

(Present Day)

"Wow." Michael said. "So modest, even after that."

"Just one more." The second angel said.

(Flashback- 2 Months Ago)

Ulrich was playing his last soccer game of the season. Kadic was down 2-1 and the opposing team had the ball. With ten seconds to go, Ulrich rushed up and stole the ball. With no time to spare, he kicked the ball from halfway across the field and made a successful goal which tied the game and brought it into overtime. After the first overtime period, Kadic won 3-2.

One month later, Kadic won its first national championship in years, and he finally gathered up the courage to ask Yumi, his long time love interest, to be his girlfriend. Yumi accepted and the two were happily together.

(Present Day)

"I don't understand." Michael said. "This kid's had such a wonderful life. Why throw it all away?"

"Take a look at what happened just a few hours ago."

(Flashback- A Few Hours Ago)

Ulrich was running to Kadic Academy to tell him his plan's for Christmas. Not to long ago, one of his relatives had died and left him with 10,000 euros. Ulrich was planning on spending it on a vacation for him and his friends for the holidays. Ulrich then pulled out an envelope from his pocket and counted his money to see if it was all there. He then placed the envelope back and ran to the academy.

However, unknown to him, the envelope fell out of his pocket and landed in the snowdrifts. Sissi, the principal's daughter, noticed this and grabbed the envelope. She had intended to return the envelope but when she looked inside of it and saw the money, she just placed it in her pocked and ran off. When Ulrich reached the Academy he was greeted by his friends.

"Hey guys." Ulrich said.

"Oh hey." Odd said. "Yumi tells us you had a surprise for us. What is it?"

"Well, yes. I have it right…" Ulrich said felling around in his pockets but finding nothing. "Uh… let's see, I…"

He continued feeling around, but found nothing. Ulrich grew extremely worried; he had lost his money and now it could be anywhere.

"Ulrich, is everything alright?" Yumi asked.

"I… I… I just forgot something. I'll be right back." He then ran off. He began searching frantically in the snow banks hoping to find his lost envelope. As hard as he tried though, he found nothing. Ulrich was really worried now; what would his friends think? He decided he couldn't go back and he ran away.

(Present Day)

"I see." Michael said.

"Now you know why you must help this child before it is too late; help him see the error of his ways."

"Excuse me." Michael said. "But should I complete this, does this mean I get my wings?"

"I suppose." The first angel said.

"Then I'll see what I can do." He said as he flew, or rather fell, down to the Earth and made way to find Ulrich.