Disclaimer: I do not own Soul Eater just the plot of this drabble.
Author's note: Well I thought I should come up with something as a Christmas gift to you all, so here you go! I literally came up with this as I wrote it so I'm not sure how good it is. I think this counts as a chore, maybe not haha. So since I'm gifting you with a drabble you should gift me reviews, eh? Merry Christmas! Forsaken Bouncer.
Reindeer Go Moo!
It was Christmas Eve and Death City was drunk with yuletide spirit that came with the season; the cackling moon seemed to shine even brighter that night. The streets were lit up with various holiday lights that hung from lampposts and wreaths adorned each storefront. Hordes of last minute shoppers wandered the sidewalks filling the air with jolly chatter and wispy breaths. Parents hands were pulled by their entranced children as they passed the toy stores and sweet shops. The ringing of bells filled the air as two figures collected donations for those that were less fortunate.
'Ring, ring, ring, ring!'
"Oi Maka, how much longer is our shift? The bells are getting to my head," groaned Soul as he rubbed his temples in pain, ceasing his bell ringing for the time being. Maka gave him a sympathetic look as she switched her bell ringing hand.
"Not for another hour," sighed Maka as she adjusted her Santa hat into a more comfortable position and zipped up her coat more to keep out the biting cold.
'Ring, ring, ring, ring!'
"Wasn't it also an hour the last time I asked you?" He questioned giving her a skeptical look.
"Yeah well, I lied to keep you here," Maka grinned sheepishly as she bumped Soul affectionately, making him stumble slightly. "Your antlers are askew, come here you."
"Such a deceitful woman you are!" Soul muttered as Maka fixed his antler headband.
'Ring, ring, ring, ring!'
"Hey just think your making some family's Christmas dreams come true," she scolded as she glanced at him from across the donation bucket.
"Yeah, yeah I know. It's just so...Thank you! Merry Christmas!...damn cold out and my wrist hurts," complained Soul after thanking a passerby for their consideration.
"I was feeling sorry for you and your aching head but now I think you deserve it," huffed Maka as she rang her bell with more force in Soul's direction.
'RING, RING, RING, RING, RING, RING!'
"Alright, alright, enough. Chill with the bell Maka, you know I was joking. We haven't really been doing our community service lately have we?" Soul proceeded to ram the paint stick into the bucket in order to make more room for further generosity. "I think the last time we volunteered was when we worked that school bake sale."
"I worked the bake sale, you sat in the back and watched me work," corrected Maka as she smiled at the passing families. "Although you did bring a lot of the younger girls to the stand."
"That's right I made that stand irresistible to our fellow students," Soul stated as he puffed out his chest in emphasis of his presence. "I especially liked to watch the girls faces when I would get close to you!"
"I have literally been shunned by our younger class females," sighed Maka as she gazed at her boyfriend beside her with soft green eyes.
'Ring, ring, ring, ring!'
"Thank you! Have a Merry Christmas!" after thanking the passerby Soul wrapped his arms around her nuzzled her neck and whispered, "Don't worry this reindeer still appreciates you."
"Were in public doing charity Soul, we'll get to that later," Maka purred as she pushed herself away from his embrace as she rubbed her hands together seeking warmth in the friction. "Hey do you want a hot chocolate?"
"Yeah, that'd be great actually. I'll keep these beasts at bay while you get us some," declared Soul as he swung his bell around in a dramatic defensive fashion. Maka could only roll her eyes and pat his head as she shuffled away. After watching her disappear into the crowd Soul returned to the task at hand. "Thank you very much, Merry Christmas!"
'Ring, ring, ring, ring!'
A Few Minutes Later
'Ring, ring, ring, ring!'
A little girl in brown pigtails approached followed closely by her mother. The girl couldn't of been much older than three and clutched a dollar tightly in her fist. Soul gently smiled as the girl shyly approached after being pushed forward by her mother.
"Hey there, are you here to donate some money?" Soul asked softly as he crouched down to her eye level. The girl nodded slowly and suddenly took interest in the antlers that were atop his head.
"What animal is he?" The mother asked the girl as she noticed the girls current fascination. "Is he one of Santa's reindeer?"
The girl nodded absentmindedly as slowly reached up to touch the antlers. Soul couldn't help but feel warm on the inside as he leaned his antlers into her open hand. The girl let out a giggle as she petted the antlers.
"What does a reindeer sound like?" the mother further pressed. Now this question baffled Soul; never in his life had he thought about the sound that a reindeer makes, so this little girls answer should be entertaining.
"Moo." the girl replied as she finished her examination of his reindeer-like features. Soul let out a small laugh and nodded his head.
"That's right we say moo!" Soul praised as he lifted her up so she could deposit the money. After setting her down and giving her a candy cane, which was stashed in his coat pocket, he wished them a Merry Christmas and waved goodbye.
"Never knew reindeer moo," Maka smiled as she appeared from behind with the hot drinks. Soul nodded as he stretched out his back and arms trying to get the blood flowing in his extremeties.
"We only moo when we are really happy."
"Ah, you reindeer are mythical creatures you are."
'Ring, ring, ring, ring!'
Sometime Later
"I think I see our replacements. Let's head home, finish wrapping gifts, and find someway to keep warm, hmm?" cooed Maka which received a light blush from Soul and a nod of approval. Maka casually took his hand and pulled him in the direction of their apartment. Soul being the reindeer he is decided to express his feelings in the only way he could.
"Moo."
'Ring, ring...ring...g...'
The sounds of bells fade into the night with each step closer to home.
If it wasn't clear, Maka and Soul are ringing bells to collect money for charity on a street corner in Death City. If I couldn't get that point across then I think I need to evaluate my writing skills haha.
