This one has to be my most favorite so far, I really hope you all enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.

Chapter 4 - Christmas Love

***Ten minutes before***

Gatomon and Patamon had sat down after receiving their respective meals; Gatomon with a fish burger and Patamon with some poutine. They were the perfect image of a young couple; bright smiles, laughing, each respecting each other's boundaries and feelings. Older women sitting nearby couldn't help but smile at the two Digimon; even though it had been many months since MaloMyotismon's downfall and the assimiliation of Digimon into human society, it still entertained certain people when they were out and about. Gatomon placed her half eaten sandwich down and began to question Patamon, all the while grinning like a fox.

"So Patamon, think of what you want to buy Lalamon*?"

At the sound of the question, Patamon turned bright red and began to choke on his fry. Gatomon found this histerical and Patamon fell over as he coughed the fry back up. For the past two weeks, Patamon had had a crush on a neighbour's Digimon, Lalamon. He saw her one day, when they moved in, and instantly fell in love with her; the cute sprout on her head that would wiggle and twist as she floated about, her lovely singing voice, ( being a plant Digimon, she loved flowers and would always hum or sing when watering them.) he even loved her laugh, although it was little more than a few "tee hees". Patamon was forking over his food as he began to search for an answer.

"...what do you mean... who again?"

Gatomon was beaming from ear to ear. Patamon saw this and went even redder, causing Gatomon to laugh more.

"Patamon and Lalamon, sitting in a tree," she sang, " K-I-S-S-I-N-G, first come's love then come's marriage, then comes the Digiegg in the baby carriage!"

Patamon actually found this humorous and eased up a bit, laughing at himself for a few moments with Gatomon.

"Don't just single me out Gatomon, let's not forget Impmon*!"

Gatomon wasn't at all taken back.

"Oh please! That creep! I can barely get rid of him half the time, he's just another pest."

"Fine then, what about Gaomon*? I see the way you two talk, I even heard a rumor about him asking you out!"

At that point Gatomon began to blush as she thought of him. He sure was strong and smart, a little handsome, and he was just like her. They were both alone in their childhood and they both had served evil masters; Gaomon was a servent of Etemon long ago, before the Digidestined destroyed him; they both hated ice cream and they both HATED water.

Patamon found an opening.

"Ah-ha! I knew it Gatomon! You're his mon aren't you?"

Gatomon got defensive at that point.

"Hey! I am nobody's mon! I am my own woman and I don't need some man to protect me or do things for me!"

Patamon's face changed from happy to fearful as he hid under the table. Gatomon went under and swiped at him. She missed and he flew out and away.

"Too slow kitty cat!"

He flew away as Gatomon got on all fours and chased him through the court, under and over tables and nearly hitting several people in the process.

"Get back here twinkie! When I get my paws on you I'm going to cook you like a pot roast!"

Eventually, Gatomon was starting to learn his pattern and waited under a table for the right moment. He tried to fly backwards once he noticed it was a trap, but it was too late. She pounced on him. He tried with all his strength to fly away and get uncaught, but she was bigger and stronger. He succame to her mercy. She began to playfully scratch his face (don't worry, on an occation such as this Gatomon always leaves her gloves at home) and her expression changed from that of hate and anger to fun and silly. They both laughed as Patamon received playful wack after wack, unable to fight back without proper arms. Eventually she stopped and got up.

"Learned your lesson?"

Patamon smiled.

"Sure, never tell a cat she's in love!"

And so the chase began again, this time all the way around the mall, past stores, shoppers, men with large trollies of goods, and finally past a big group of people. Patamon wanted to stop and see what the fuss was about but Gatomon was right on his tail. He flew for dear life. Eventually, he finally won as she fell from exhaustion, although at the same time he too fell. As they regained their breath, Gatomon looked at the large clock hanging from the ceiling. It read 9:14.

"We better hurry up Patamon, Mrs. Takaishi will be here in...," She looked at the clock again, forgetting the time, "... 16 minutes!"

Patamon got up and sighed. He had better make up his mind whether or not to find a gift for Lalamon. He knew she loved flowers, and stuffed animals. She had a whole bunch of them in her partner's room. But he needed to find the courage to ask her out. When it came to Gatomon, they were great friends with a long history, so everything came naturally. But for someone as beautiful and wonderful as Lalamon everything seemed much harder.

***Back to Veemon and Davis***

"So Veemon, I hope you don't mind me asking but... you still bummed about the whole Gatomon thing."

Davis was talking between mouthfuls of rice, pork, kalamari and onions. They had just sat down before Davis interupted Veemon's ice cream trance. Whenever he ate the stuff he had to show it love and attention as if it was a living, breathing creature. Looking at the sweet, white dessert, and acknowledging Davis' comment, he began to think of Gatomon again.

She's just like ice cream... sweet, smooth, delicious, coming in many flavors, cheap, contained in a small plastic box... well, you get the idea.

Veemon thought some more and looked up from his ice cream at Davis.

"Well... I need to know a little more about this whole "love" business, I mean, twelve days of presents sounds like a good way to impress your average Joe but this is Gatomon we're talking about! How do I know if what I give her is truly stuff she wants!"

To that, Davis did not know the answer. He decided to try anyway; better to maintain Veemon's current emotional stability than have to suffer through another garbage dance.

"Listen Veemon, all it takes is a well thought out plan, preserverence and some good old Davis style courage! You need to show her that no matter what happens you wont give up and even if she's with Patamon you really care for her! That's all you can do...right?"

They were both equally confused; neither had experienced love beforehand; and they didn't have any idea what someone like Gatomon would want for Christmas, and even then, they needed twelve things.

"I've got it!"

Davis stood up with his usual "here's my goofy plan" smile.

"All you have to do is get someone else to ask her what she likes, you know, like an inside man! Then he gives you a list of the stuff she wants. You wait each day and buy her something else on the list. Then, all you got to do is leave it outside her door! It's perfect, I mean of course it's perfect since it's my plan, but this is better than usual!"

"That's a nice plan Davis but who could I possibly get that can get all that info out of Gatomon in such short time?"

"Just leave it to me pal! I got your back, that's what friend's are for! All you gotta do is make the right moves when the time is right!"

" When the time is right? How should I know that! Do I look like a love clock to you? I barely know how to tell time!"

"Now that is something I don't know... hmmm...oh I know!"

Veemon stared blankly at Davis as he took his time finishing his thought.

"We'll ask Jun! She's a girl, right? She'll know all about love and girls!"

"I dunno... it's Jun after all, and I don't know if I want her knowing my secret like that, she does like to gossip a lot."

"Who cares? All you should be worried about is Gatomon, if she turns out to love you in the end, everything will be alright!"

Veemon began to imagine it.

Hmmm... if she loved me...

*** In Veemon's dream***

Veemon began to knock on the Kamiya's door. In one hand he carried a bouquet of flowers and a box of chocolates in the other. Gatomon opened the door.

"Veemon! It's you!"

Gatomon was blushing and beaming as she beheld him; the picture perfect mon, strong, handsome, smart AND he brought chocolates!

"Yes my love, it is I, Veemon, your one and only true partner!"

He got down on one knee and handed her the chocolates. She was awing at him.

"Chocolates for one so sweet as yourself..."

He handed her the flowers.

"...and a bouquet of flowers; even in all their beauty they are no where near as pretty and cute as you!"

Gatomon began to cry happy tears as she dove into his arms, dropping the chocolates and flowers.

"Veemon! I love you! Kiss me you handsome devil!"

Veemon bent forward and locked lips with hers. All of a sudden, spicy Spanish music started to play out of nowhere and Veemon stepped inside.

"Now my darling, I will show you how a real mon dances!"

He picked up one of the roses on the ground, placed it into his mouth, and held her close as they began to dance. They moved with the grace and choreography of world renowned dancers; for a few moments as they danced, they were one. They looked eachother in the eyes as they moved in for another kiss. Patamon was in the doorway.

"Noooo! My only love, taken by another! And look, it's Veemon! He was always much more handsome, stronger and smarter than I! I am stupid and small, and I never know when to shut up! Goodbye cruel world!"

And with that, he picked out a knife from a nearby cupboard and stabbed himself through the heart. Instead of blood, confetti streamed out of his wound and filled the air as if the celebrate the new found lovers. Veemon picked her up and carried her outside to the balcony. As they once again locked lips, fireworks lit up the sky as a full moon rose to it's prime height.

***Back to reality***

Veemon rose from his seat with a fire in his eyes. He felt like a million dollars and his confidence had been restored.

"Davis, you're a genius! With your foolproof plan and Jun's help there's no way she'll resist me!"

The two were standing with their fists in the air triumphantly. Once again, one of Davis' hairbrained sceam had sunk through to Veemon's brain. The two shared an understanding nod as they proceded to leave the mall.

Gatomon... my love... one day... you will be mine.

*Not the same as their Tamers/Savers counterparts, and thus will not have the same personality, past, or motives. This applies to any other cross season Digimon that appear later.