Sorry this is so late being updated. As some of you may know I've kinda been distracted with writing my new story, "Smurfiness is in the Eye of the Beholder."

Anyway, GYAH! IT'S HAPPENING! Christmas is here and it's taking over everything! Isn't it awesome?! :D

Grouchy: I hate awesome!

Me: What don't you hate?

Grouchy: (opens his mouth to reply but has to pause and think) Um...give me a minute

Anyway Smurfs, Johan and Peewit belong to Peyo

Jo belongs to CartoonCaster21

Christi and Renee belong to wakkowarnerlover1

And I only own Livy, Stephan, King Phillip, Queen Rosalie, Prince Raffin and Princess Jinora,

Enjoy!

With Christmas Eve just a mere two days away the castle was abuzz with activity and Stephan was on a decorating spree.

"More holly over there dahling. Ooh! And put those poinsettia's there. And candles shall line that whole shelf. Ooh! This is going to be a marvelous Christmas!" the royal decorator squealed with excitement as servants ran about following his instructions.

Livy smiled as she hung a ball on the ginormous Christmas tree that stood proudly in the center of the ball room where the party would be held. "I can't wait for the ball. This is gonna be so amazing."

"As long as I don't have to wear a dress, I'm good." Jo said from the other side of the tree as she hung her own ornaments.

Turnip was with them and stood on his back legs as he peeked into a box of decorations. He leaned over a little to far and then fell in. The box moved a little until the kitten poked his head out of the box with a strand of tinsel resting on top his head. "Mew."

The two girls giggled at the kittens antics and Livy scooped him out of the box and snuggled him. "Your lucky your cute Turnip, otherwise you'd get in a lot more trouble than what you do."

Turnip just licked her nose in response, feigning innocence.

"That cat knows how to play his cards." Jo commented walking over and then scratching Turnip behind the ears. They heard footsteps running and Peewit ran into the room.

"Hey what are you two doing here? Gerard and Savina are pulling up outside right now!" the blonde exclaimed excitedly as he took off running to the doors. Jo and Livy looked at each other with excitement and then ran to catch up.

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"Gerard!" Livy called excitedly as the footman opened the carriage door, allowing the boy king to come out. Livy ran over and practically tackled Gerard to the ground as she grabbed him in a hug.

"If I get welcomed like this each time I came to visit my Uncle, I'd make a point to do so more often." Gerard chuckled as he returned the hug.

"Squeaky squeak! Cheep! Chirp!" Clockwork exclaimed as he climbed up on Gerard's shoulder.

"And hello to you too Clockwork." Livy giggled as she took the mechanical smurf in her hand. Clockwork whirred and hugged the girl's finger tightly in his own little greeting.

"Gerard my boy!" the King bellowed as he suddenly appeared next to the two. The elder monarch engrossed his nephew in a bear hug, nearly crushing the younger king in half.

"It's...great to see you to...Uncle..." Gerard wheezed.

"Oops! Sorry." The King chuckled letting him go.

The grinding sound of gears was heard and everyone turned to the drawbridge which was being lowered for a royal carriage.

"And there's Savina." Johan noted. The purple colored carriage pulled up in the courtyard and footmen rushed to open the doors.

"Oh finally! We've arrived!" King Phillip exclaimed as he stepped out of the carriage. "It was getting cramped in that carriage."

"I'll say." Queen Rosalie agreed as she got out of the carriage followed by Raffin, who then helped out Savina and the finally Jinora.

"Hello my friends." The King greeted as he made his way over. The three monarchs hugged and shook hands greeting each other and the teens approached the heirs.

"Hello Jo. Hello Livy." Jinora said as the two girls made their way over.

"Hey Jinora. You still causing chaos with that skateboard I gave you?" Jo asked. The young princess tried not to smirk but the mischievious glint in her eye gave her away.

"Johan! Peewit!" the redheaded princess exclaimed.

"Savina!" Said boys said as they hugged their old friend.

"Oh it's so good to see you again." Savina cooed as she pulled out of the hug and then spotted the girls. "Same to you to Livy and Jo."

After several more minutes of "Hellos," hugs, "How do you do's?" and even more hugging, everyone finally retreated into the warmth of the castle. Now it was just a matter of counting down the minutes until the big moment.

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"I gotta admit, Spencer didn't do to bad of a job." Jo commented a few days later as she looked at her reflection in the mirror. It was Christmas Eve and the Ball was only about ten minutes away and both girls were crammed in Livy's room getting ready.

"See? And you were worrying about wearing a dress for nothing." Livy smirked as she finished changing into her Christmas dress behind the changing screen.

Needless to say that after the first time when Dame Barbra tried to get Jo to wear a dress, word traveled fast around the castle about that incident and so Spencer was aware NOT to make Jo anything girly or frilly.

Instead the royal tailor had managed to make Jo a blue dress-like shirt that went down to the knees. Underneath Jo wore black tights and a white pair of slip on shoes that matched the snowflake design on her dress. Compared to the other guests, Jo's outfit was extremely casual but that's the way that she liked it.

"You know your a little under dressed for your first royal ball right?" Livy asked still hiding behind the screen.

"Meh, there'll be others." Jo said nonchalantly as she scratched Turnip-who was lying on the dresser-behind the ears. "Are you done yet? The boy's are gonna be here any minute!"

"Alright! Alright! Alright! Hold your horses." Livy snapped as she pulled up her zipper. "How do I look?"

Livy stepped out from behind the screen wearing a sparkly dress that had a red bodice with a green skirt and sleeves. Her hair was half down, half pulled back with a matching red bow and her locket sat in it's usual place around her neck complimenting the red and green colors of the dress nicely.

"Very pretty." Jo said in approval. "Johan's not gonna know what hit him."

"Oh hush." Livy giggled blushing slightly.

"You planning on going to Oz after the Ball Dorothy?" Jo joked noticing Livy's red shoes.

"What can I say?" Livy asked shrugging. "I'm in a festive mood."

Suddenly a knock sounded at the door.

"Jo? Livy? You guys ready yet?" Peewit's voice sounded from the other side. Both girls smiled at each other and then answered the door together, smiling upon seeing their escorts.

The boys were pretty much wearing their normal outfits except Johan's usual blue cape had been replaced with a red one and the blue shorts and shirt Peewit wore over his white shirt and red tights was green.

"Hi." Livy and Jo said in unison, both of them suddenly feeling a little shy.

Both boys just stood there stunned for a few minutes, taken off guard by the girl's beauty, but they quickly shook it off and snapped back to reality.

"You look lovely this evening M'lady." Johan complimented as he took Livy's hand in his.

"You too Jo." Peewit said causing a light blush to cross Jo's cheeks.

"So shall we all be going?" Johan asked.

"I'm ready." Livy said.

"Me too." Jo added

"I'm hungry." Peewit piped up causing everyone to roll their eyes. And with that the boys linked their arms with their respective date and then set off for the Ballroom.

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"As weird as Stephan is, he sure outdid himself." Jo commented once they reached the ballroom.

Everywhere candles surrounded by holly and other winter greenery glowed softly. Wreaths and bows lined every window and even a few stockings hung in the fireplace. The Christmas tree took center stage as it stood proudly in the middle of the dance floor, the colorful balls and tinsel that adorned it sparkled when the light hit it just right.

"Definately the best Christmas tree ever." Livy nodded. Out of the corner of her eye she spotted a familiar blonde and a familiar brunette. "Renee! Christi!"

Said girls looked up and smiled upon seeing familiar faces and hurried up to them.

"There you are!" Christi exclaimed making it there first.

"Oh my goodness! I can't believe were here!" Renee added with excitement. "Livy, Jo, thank you both so so much for inviting us."

"Hey no prob." Jo said casually. "Anything for friends.

The rest of the evening was pretty much spent conversing with friends, both royal and non royal, a little bit of dancing, and of coarse trying to keep Peewit from inhaling the entire buffet.

"Ooh! Ooh! Miss Livy! Miss Joannie!" Stephan chirped as he scurried up to the two girls, wrapping his arms around either of them. "You are enjoying the party yes? Isn't it FABULOUS! It just screams Christmas time!"

"You did great are always Stephan." Livy said uncomfortably eyeing his arm wrapped around her.

"Marvelous! Simply marvelous! I do know how to throw a party don't I?" the royal party planner praised himself. Jo looked like she was about to retort but Livy cut her off with the mother of all death glares.

"Anywho!" Stephan said snapping out of his bragging. "I hope you two are ready cause it's showtime! Make Stephan proud!" he said as he pushed the two girls up on stage.

"Why I outta-" Jo started but earned an elbow in the side as Livy pointed to the crowd who was watching them, patiently awaiting their song.

"Um...Here's an old song that Livy and I though fits tonight's situation very well." Jo said awkwardly after Livy nudged her again to speak.

Piano music began to play, giving off a whimsical feeling and Livy began to sing starting off the song.

There's magic in the air, this evening

Magic in the air

The world is at her best you know

When people love and care

The promise of excitement

Is one the night will keep

After all there's only one more sleep

Till Christmas

The world has got a smile today

The world has got a glow

There's no such thing as strangers when

A stranger says, "Hello."

And everyone is family

Were having so much fun

After all there's only one more sleep

Till Christmas

Tis the season to be jolly and joyous

With a burst of pleasure we feel it arrive

It's a season when the saints can employ us

To spread the news about peace

And keep love alive

There's something in the wind today

That's good for everyone

Yes faith is in our hearts today

We're shining like the sun

And everyone can feel it

The feelings running deep

After all there's only one more sleep

Till Christmas

After all there's only one more sleep

Till Christmas Day

Everyone applauded when the girls finished their song. They bowed and then scurried off the stage for the next performer.

"You did great Jo." Peewit said once Jo made her way over to him.

"Thanks Peepod." Jo said as she tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. She looked upwards and then smirked.

"What?" Peewit asked confused at what his girlfriend was smirking at. Jo just simply smiled and pointed a finger at the mistletoe that was hanging above their heads.

"Yeah mistletoe. What of it?" the jester asked shrugging.

Jo blinked shocked. "Wait, you mean you don't know what your supposed to do if you get caught standing under mistletoe?"

"Nuh uh." Peewit shook his head. Jo just smirked and bent down to his level.

"Your supposed to do this." She purred as she captured the shorter boys lips with hers.

"Ooohh..." Peewit said a little bit dazed after she pulled away. "So that's what your supposed to do..."

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Livy smiled as she and Johan twirled past Savina and Raffin as they, plus various other couples, danced across the dance floor. Soft violin music played in the background and the couples swayed around the ballroom.

"Well it seems like Renee made off well." Johan commented. Livy raised an eyebrow confused and smiled upon seeing her new friend dancing with Gerard.

"I should say so. Dancing with a King is quite an honor." Livy added. Johan spun her again an held her close as he whispered in her ear.

"Come with me."

The enchantress in training stepped back a little, taken off guard. "What?"

"Follow me." Johan said quietly as he held her hand and then lead her around the dance floor, past the dancing couple and then slipped out the backdoor and ran to the stables.

"Johan where are we going?" Livy asked shuddering from the cold. The squire entered the stable and came back with both his cloak and Livy's.

"It's a surprise." He said as he handed her her cloak.

"You know I hate surprises." Livy said trying to give him an angry look but the smile betrayed her. Johan chuckled and took her hand. They trudged through the snow, through the courtyard, across the drawbridge and then started off through the forest.

"Two teenagers alone in the woods with no one else knowing they're gone. Perfect time for an ax murderer to show up." Livy sighed under her breath as Johan lead her deeper through the trees.

After some time they came to the stop Johan was taking her and he covered her eyes with his hands.

"Johan!"

"Trust me."

Livy rolled her eyes but uneasily allowed Johan to lead her forward until he stopped her. "Alright...look." He commanded as he removed his hands. Livy opened her eyes and gasped at the sight she saw.

They were on a hill overlooking the entire kingdom. Livy could see everything from there. Snow blanketed everything and the village gave off a warm glow as the windows were alighted with candles. A few villagers darted through the snow covered streets going about their business and preparing for the next day.

"Oh Johan..." Livy breathed. "It...It's beautiful! Like a picture from a postcard."

"Postcard?" Johan asked. Livy just shook her head and rolled her eyes amused.

"I'll tell you later." Livy sighed just wanting to enjoy the moment.

Johan smiled in understanding and went up behind her, wrapping his arms around her. Livy smiled in contentment, enjoying the warmth the two shared between them. The two just stood there like that for the longest time. Soon a light snowfall began to fall adding the perfect touch to the moment.

Eventually the two got tired of standing and sat down under a nearby tree, still in full view of the beautiful scene of the village below. Livy snuggled closer to Johan, resting her head on his chest. She held up a hand and a small flame of fire began to dance in it. With a little bit of concentration Livy managed to make the fire form the shape of a heart.

"Are you trying to tell me something?" The squire smirked hugging Livy closer to him.

"Maybe." Livy said teasingly as she put out the flaming heart.

The two just sat their in silence for a little while longer with the only sounds being the sounds of their breathing. Livy shut her eyes and smiled in contented bliss. This was a scene directly out of a Christmas classic. And she was loving every minute of it. And the only thing that made the scene better was the fact that she was sharing it with her true love.

Johan was feeling these same feelings as he held the girl in his arms, resting his chin on top of her head, watching the snow fall. He blinked his eyes in surprise when Livy quietly began to sing, but smiled to himself and then just listened.

Children sleeping, snow is softly falling

Dreams are calling like bells in the distance

We were dreamers not so long ago

But one by one we all had to grow up

When it seems the magic's slipped away

We find it all again on Christmas day

Believe in what your heart is saying

Hear the melody that's playing

There's no time to waste

There's so much to celebrate

Believe in what you feel inside

And give your dreams the wings to fly

You have everything you need

If you just believe

Livy blushed not realizing that she had began singing and fell quiet. Johan hugged her a little bit and quietly said, "Please, keep going." Livy smiled softly and complied.

Trains move quickly to their journey's end

Destinations are where we begin

Ships go sailing far across the sea

Trusting starlight to get where they need to be

At this line the two glanced up in the sky and the North Star began to twinkle brightly. Livy and Johan smiled at each other and suddenly jumped to their feet and began to run in the snow, leaping over logs and grabbing handfuls of snow and throwing it in the air.

Believe in what your heart is saying

Hear the melody that's playing

There's no time to waste

There's so much to celebrate

Believe in what you feel inside

And give your dreams the wings to fly

You have everything you need

If you just believe

If you just believe

If you just believe

If you just believe

Johan suddenly picked Livy up and spun her around as she sang. On the last "If you just believe" he sat her down on the ground and the two just looked at each other lovingly. They began to lean in...

Just believe

And they kissed right there in the middle of the woods as the snow fell softly to the earth with the full moon shining down upon them.

Sorry this chapters so short, and I'm sorry to say the next one will probably be shorter but I think both this chapter and the next will suffice.

First song is "One More Sleep Till Christmas" from the movie, "The Muppets Christmas Carol" and the second sing is "Believe" by Josh Groban from the movie "The Polar Express." (sighs dreamily) Gah! I just ADORE his voice! It's like an angel singing... x3

Next chapter will be out soon until then TTFN Ta ta for now.