Christmas. A nice holiday full of peace, harmony, serenity, and festivity. Since I've been stuck on the streets for most of my life, Christmas wasn't really a big deal, but the memories of me as a kid when my parents were alive made me happy enough to at least be festive in some way. But this year's special. This year, I have a roof over my head, friends, and a wonderful fiance to share the holiday with. For the first time in my life, I have a family to be happy with.

Bolin isn't hard to please, but he does want what he asks for. Soccer, basketball, and football are his favorite sports outside of probending, so I headed to the sports store in the mall.

I was looking at some dark green shin guards when I saw something he needs more than those - neon green soccer cleats. Now, Bolin's a very competitive player, so if he's playing a sport that involves a lot of footwork like soccer or football, his cleats will be messed up. So I figure if there's one way that can keep his feet from getting broken because of poor shoe hygiene, I figure the best way to do so is with a new pair of cleats. Best part is that it was only 20 yuans! I think Christmas sales are close seconds to being with friends and family.

Next is Asami. This girl is a tomboy with a sense of style, and there's nothing more than a little plane flying that can lighten up her day, so I went down to the ladies isle to look for . . . Honestly, I have no idea what. All I know is that she'll be happy with anything related to planes, motorcycles, mopeds, cars, and fashion - wait scratch that off the list, like Korra deodorant care what she's wearing, as long as they don't look ridiculous, they're fine.

I was looking at a pair of combat boots when I saw something she would really be grateful for - plane flying pants. Now, Asami, again, like Korra, loves to get dirty, and the last time she wore her plane flying pants was when she was changing my oil tank, and then later that day, one of the triad members I was chasing was stupid enough to blow me a flat tire, so I had to get that fixed, and then, she was repairing a plane engine, so she ended up getting a lot of stains on her pants, most of them permanent, others would take about several washes to come out, so she needs a new pair. And I bought them for 15 yuans! Dang, this day just gets better and better, despite the earlier triad bust. Stupid Agni Kais.

And last, but most certainly not least, is my lovely fiance, Korra, aka, "Miss Hard-to-Get". I'm not lying, I love this girl to death, but she can be too modest, so she's extremely hard to buy for. But I know there's something she'll absolutely love. I walked out of the store and went to the music store across the hall - and yes, I said "music". There's no other way Korra loves to cool down with a little music.

If you take a look at Korras CD case, she's obsessed with Katy Perry, Rihanna, Evanescence, and Cher Lloyd. I was starting to choose between "Sticks and Stones" by Cher Lloyd and "Prism" by Katy Perry when I saw something she would be using over and over again for Spirits know how long - a blue karaoke machine. If there's one thing I've learned since Korea's birthday gala, it's that she loves to sing. She sorta proved herself when she was called up for karaoke and when the team was practicing caroling for tomorrow night. If the song's loud and pop themed, this girl would sound loud and upbeat with a strong voice. If the song's slow and contemporary like, she'll sound soft and soothing with a strong voice behind it. I swear, this girl has the voice of an angel when she sings.

I rode the ferry back to the island. In the process, I saw half of the island's bare trees sway as a gust of wind came from the temple's practice grounds. Then, I looked back to the mainland and saw a familiar moped pulling up at the nearby mall across the street from the docks. I smiled as the ferry pulled up at the docks at the island. I can't wait to see those happy faces of my friends open up on Christmas Day.


I'm sorry that this is later than expected, but when I posted last night, it was almost midnight, and I've been stAying g up last midnight for the past three days because of family, so I needed to sleep. So this chapter, plus the next three chapters are a day late, but I hope I'll be able to get Christmas Eve done tonight and then I'll go ahead and do Christmas Day in the morning tomorrow. I want to get everything g done before tomorrow at midnight. Please be patient with me, today, okay? That's all I'm asking! And yes, for those who are reading "Sharing the Same Dream", I am trying my best to finish up the next chapter. Please don't plot my death if I don't update by next week!

DISCLAIMER:

I DO NOT own "The Legend of Korra". Belongs to Mike and Bryan. (This is also for the last chapter)