Dinner went along as planned and now the mass of 14 or so people were settled in the living room, exchanging presents happily.
Madoka smiled as she watched Madison open up a present marked "To Madison, From Yuu."
The boy's gift, was a blue stuffed animal teddy bear. I could see the mirth dancing in the girl's eyes as she told the orange haired that she loved it.
The next person to receive a present was Tsubasa who quietly opened it to reveal a silver hardcover book. He gave Serena -who got it for him- a smile and his thanks.
The girl then had trouble deciding which gift she should open first-the one from her sister or the one from her best friend. Finally she opened them both and was surprised to see a new organizer (Madoka) and a new roll of expensive, sparkly blue fabric (Madison). She had a big smile on her face as she thanked them.
Serena and Madison both nodded to each other before handing Yuu and moderately sized box. The young blader ripped into it and grinned once he saw the remote controlled car.
Soon after he said thank you Madoka gave Jessica and Tenshi a huge box of chocolates, which was followed by Kenta giving the necklace he bought for Tenshi.
Though Madoka missed what Tsubasa gave to Serena, she managed to see her give him another present. A high tech laptop.
Madoka got a brand new cookbook as another gift while a Madison received new sketchbook, pencils and a necklace from Yuu.
Both sisters handed Madoka a rectangular shaped box which left her curious. Turns out it was a new computer, Madoka who thanked them and happily said she would put it to good use.
As she watched a few more gift exchanges she remembered what happened earlier when the first people started to show for the party.
~Flashback...~
Tsubasa and Yuu had arrived first to the party after all the food had been finished. Madison and the sisters had greeted them.
The silver haired teen walked into the living room after a while leaving the four to themselves. Madison and Yuu were talking so much to each other that they almost didn't notice the subtle coughs Serena made.
"What is it?" Madison asked then instantly regretted it after.
Serena pointed out, with a broad grin, that the two were standing under a mistletoe.
They both turned pink and glanced at each other.
It was no later than 30 seconds that Serena got impatient of waiting and the silence. "Just get it over with so we can move on with our lives!"
Once again, they hesitated before actually giving each other a kiss then pulling away, burning a bright red.
~End of Flashback...~
The girl chuckled a bit as she watched the two. Madison just gave him a simple silver special bracelet with a blue and emerald gem now for his present.
In fact not long after Madison and Yuu kissed, Serena and Tsubasa were stuck in the same situation.
The black haired girl had only blinked as it had sunk in yet before becoming a bit flustered. Eventually they did it which left them both red.
A tap on the shoulder brought her out of her thoughts and back into the real world. She turned around to find a slightly nervous Ginga.
"Um...this is for you Madoka." he said as he gave her a small wrapped box (though it sounded more like a mumble). "It took me a while to find the right one."
Madoka only tilted her head as he continued his seemingly endless talking, a stared at the box. She patiently waited until he finished. "Can I open it now?"
He nodded then watched with anticipation as she opened his present. Gasps of amazement and surprise were heard from the brunette as she carefully held up the gift.
"You actually got this...for me?"
It was a fairly simple silver chain with a beautiful sapphire hanging from it. She glanced up at Ginga to see his face slightly pink. "So...do you like it?"
"Like it? Ginga I love it, it's so beautiful. Can you put it on please?"
The boy seemed a bit embarrassed but he complied anyways to her wishes.
"Thank you Ginga." she murmured, unable to hide the joy in her voice.
The rest of the party went off without a hitch and now everyone has left.
"That was some party." Madoka muttered tiredly. She was seated on a chair with a book but wasn't reading it. She sighed then stood up. Ginga had passed out on the couch - probably from eating so much and the excitement - but who could blame him.
She took a moment to shake him awake by yanking a little on his white scarf. "Hey. Wake up."
Doing this for another few minutes, she was about to give up when he groaned and sat up. "Hn? What time is it?"
The girl dragged him to his feet and shook her head. "It doesn't matter right now. Just go to bed."
Walking to the room doorway she looked back to see him following her. She was about to go on her merry way when she saw a certain leafy plant or whatever still hanging from the top of the frame.
She frowned and hoped that Ginga would not notice it. But it seemed luck wasn't on her side as she saw him turn a different color. Dang it.
'Might as well make it quick. Maybe so quick he won't be able to register or even remember it.' she idly thought before kissing him.
It lasted a brief moment before she backed up. "Night Ginga." she said then set about walking up the stairs. She thought she heard a faint 'thud' sound but dismissed it as her imagination.
"One of my best Christmas' ever."
A quick New Years Special~A New Year
A few days had passed since Christmas and Madoka was currently in Serena and Madison's 'room'.
Madison was sitting on the carpet in front of Madoka, holding her new blue teddy bear. "Wow, I can't believe it's already New Years Eve."
Serena smiled as she wrote in her organizer. "I know. We should do something special, like sing a song or two."
"Singing?" Madoka stopped typing on her laptop. "For who?"
"Everybody else of course. We could write down some lyrics."
Insert moment of thoughtful thinking here. "I guess we could try. Nothing to lose right?"
...
Serena finally placed her pencil down and picked up one of the two sheets of paper. "Finished at last. Now let's look over the first song."
What Are You Doing New Year's Eve
When the bells all ring and the horns all blow
And the couples we know are fondly kissing.
Will I be with you or will I be among the missing?
Maybe it's much too early in the game
Ooh, but I thought I'd ask you just the same
What are you doing New Year's
New Year's eve?
Wonder whose arms will hold you good and tight
When it's exactly twelve o'clock that night
Welcoming in the New Year
New Year's eve
Maybe I'm crazy to suppose
I'd ever be the one you chose
Out of a thousand invitations
You received
Ooh, but in case I stand one little chance
Here comes the jackpot question in advance:
What are you doing New Year's
New Year's Eve?
"That's perfect." Madison said.
Skimming over the last few lines of the second song, Madoka mumbled her agreement.
"Madoka let's double check that one now okay?"
Madoka only nodded the put the sheet down on the flat table.
The Millenium Prayer
Our Father who art in Heaven,
Hallowed be Thy name.
Thy Kingdom come.
Thy will be done,
On earth as in Heaven.
Give us today our daily Bread.
And forgive our sins,
As we forgive each one of those
Who sins against us.
And lead us not to the time of trial,
But deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the Kingdom,
The power and the glory.
Our Father who art in Heaven,
Hallowed be Thy name.
Thy Kingdom come.
Thy will be done,
On earth as in Heaven.
Give us today our daily Bread.
And forgive our sins,
As we forgive each one of those
Who sins against us.
And lead us not to the time of trial,
But deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the Kingdom,
The power and the glory.
Let all the people say Amen,
In every tribe and tongue.
Let every heart's desire be joined,
To see the Kingdom come.
Let every hope and every dream,
Be born in love again.
Let all the world sing with one voice,
Let the people say Amen.
Let all the people say Amen,
In every tribe and tongue.
Let every heart's desire be joined,
To see the Kingdom come.
Let every hope and every dream,
Be born in love again.
Let all the world sing with one voice,
Let the people say Amen.
"I like them both." said Madoka. "They both are great choices."
"Good so that settles that," Serena piped up. "we will sing these for everyone tomorrow."
"Why?" Madoka chuckled teasingly. "You hoping for another kiss from Tsubasa without a mistleoe?"
Serena blushed furiously and glared at the brunette. "No! We're only friends so don't say stuff like that."
"Yeah, yeah." the girl waved it off. "Might as well practice if we're doing this."
"Um guys?" Madison sweatdropped at the two as they continued. "Eh heh. Well have a happy New Year!"
Me: Whew! This took a lot of time to do. I was going to update earlier but it was my birthday on Friday and the Doc Manager wouldn't open for a while. It was a bit difficult coming up for stuff but I managed so whoopsie freaka doo for me. The recipes are all real so feel free to try those cause every now and then I'll throw in a new one. The songs are All I Want For Christmas Is You is by Mariah Carey, What Are You Doing New Year's Eve is by Lena Horne, and The Millenium Prayer by Cliff Richard.
Don't forget to pray for Whitney Houston.
Also people who sent in their descriptions of their characters, don't worry. They'll be in the next chapter, I just didn't have any time to put them in.
If you want your own character in the story too, just pm me and send a description of the character and bey.
Questions? Please don't hesitate to ask.
R&R!