Hey everybody! Here's a little update in celebration of me starting break! Now I can write more. So this thing is a result of and idea given by WordSmyth. Not the exact one but it inspired me to write this. Anyways, have fun. Please review, thanks!
"Wait, you're telling me that you ruined christmas last year?"
Snow crunched under their feet as Danny and Elsa walked hand in hand down the streets of Amity Park. After an all day Christmas movie marathon at Sam's house yesterday, the couple just wanted to hang out and enjoy Christmas Eve together. The night sky was clear and the moon was shone bright with some stars peeking out from behind the clouds. Danny had just finished telling her what happened last Christmas. "Yep," Danny answered, "Unintentionally, but some ghosts helped me fix it. Did you know there is a truce that on Christmas and Christmas Eve, all ghosts swear to peace?"
Elsa blinked back at him, "No, I didn't."
He laughed, "I couldn't believe it at first but, in the end, they did help me."
"Well, I'm glad your parents semi-resolved their fight," Elsa smiled up at him as she let go of his hand and hugged his arm, snuggling up to him. His smile grew as they continued to walk around the suburbs of Amity Park with their arms linked. After a while, they found a street where almost every house had Christmas lights on. Elsa's face lit up, "I adore Christmas lights. They're one of my favorite things about Christmas." He looked down at her, "Really?" She nodded.
He suddenly pulled her into an alleyway. He let go of her and changed into Phantom. She raised an eyebrow, "Danny, what are you doing?" He held a hand out to her, "I wanna show you something." She took his hand, he scooped her up into his arms, and took off into the night.
She gripped his shoulders as he flew her over the small town. Eventually, they landed on a water tower. He set her on her feet and changed back. "Okay, now, turn around." Elsa did as she was told and gasped at the sight before her. The entire town was spread out below them. Streets were lively and merry while others were asleep and peaceful. But the lights were what made her breath catch in her throat. The bright splashes of color and the stunning washes of white that lit up the town. And the snow made the whole city shine brighter.
"Danny," Elsa whispered as she turned to him, "It's beautiful."
His smile grew as he took her hand and looked back out at the landscape, "I found this place after Christmas last year. It's a nice peaceful place where I can just take a minute and breathe."
"So, did you have a good Christmas after all the craziness stopped?" she asked with a joking smile. He chuckled, "Actually, yeah. The turkey didn't try to eat us so that was a plus."
"That's always good," she laughed. "What about you?" he asked, "What do you do on Christmas?"
She thought for a moment before answering, "Well, back home, children like to go caroling. They would dress up as characters from the Christmas Story and go singing from house to house in their neighborhood. Sometimes they carry with paper stars with them. Oh, and my family lights a candle every night from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day." She stopped and sighed, "But my favorite thing is on Christmas day, when Anna and I make Norwegian Butter Cookies and hot chocolate. Then we sit by the fire and just watch Christmas movies or listen to Christmas music."
"That sounds like fun," Danny smiled, "I'm sure Anna's probably bouncing off the walls after the cookies and hot chocolate, though."
Elsa laughed, "You have no idea."
After that, Danny flew her back to her house, after she said she needed to get something, before they went back to his house. They sat in Danny's room together with their coats hanging on his desk chair. "Here," Elsa said, taking a medium sized red wrapped box from her coat and holding it out to him. He smiled as he took it and sat on the bed. She sat next to him as he tore the paper away. "'A Man on the Moon,'" he read as he pulled a book from the wrapping paper.
"You said you wanted to be an astronaut," Elsa said shyly, "And, I know you don't really have time to read but… I thought you might like it." Danny's face lit up as he read the back, "I-I do like it. Thanks, Elsa." He pulled her into a tight hug before pulling away, getting off the bed, on his hands and knees, getting a package from underneath the bed, and handing it to Elsa. "Ignore the wrapping paper," he said as she took it from him and he sat back down. Elsa's lips turned up into an amused smile as she looked at the green ghost paper, "Let me guess, 'Fenton Wrap?'"
His grin grew as she tore the paper away. She laughed at what was inside. In her hands sat a Danny Phantom plushie.
"Oh my god, you didn't," she laughed.
"Oh, but I did," he smiled as he took it from her and held it up, "What do you think? Is it a true likeness?" She shook her head in a fit of giggles before composing herself, smile still on her face. "No," she leaned up and pecked his cheek, "The real version is a lot cuter."
His face burned red as he blinked back at her. "I- uh… This is your real present," Danny stuttered, handing her a small white and silver wrapped box with a silver bow. She untied the bow and ripped the paper. She spoke to him as she lifted the top off the now unwrapped box, "Danny, there was no need to get me two gifts." She stopped when she looked back at the open box. There sat a silver intricate snowflake necklace on a thin chain.
"Oh, Danny, it's gorgeous… Thank you," she said in a hushed tone. "You like it?" he tentatively asked. She nodded and looked up at him with a big smile, "Would you help me put it on?" He nodded and took the box from her, taking the necklace out. She turned and held her braid as he fastened the silver chain on her neck. She faced him with her shoulders squared, her chin slightly tilted up and a joking smile on her face, "Well, how does it look?" He pulled her closer to him by her waist and smiled down at her, "Perfect." He leaned down and began to gently kiss at the base of her neck where the cool silver chain sat. Elsa broke into a fit of giggles, "Danny! Stop it!" He pulled away and smiled at her. She wrapped her arms around his shoulders and pulled him closer. Their foreheads touched and their lips were close when-
Oh! I'm Helpless! Look into your eyes and the sky's the limit. I'm Helpless! Down for the count and I'm drowning in 'em!
Elsa groaned at the sound of her phone ringing. She reached over to her coat and pulled it out. "Hello," she answered.
"Elsa, sweetie, it's mom."
"Oh, hello. What's up?"
"Dear, it's nearly ten. I'm on my way to pick you up from the Fenton's house."
Elsa's eyes widened as she looked at the clock to find her mother was right, "Oh, it's that late already? How far are you?"
"About a minute."
"Okay, I'll see you soon then."
They said goodbye and hung up. Elsa turned to Danny, "My mom's almost here." Danny jokingly pouted, "Aww…" Elsa laughed and shook her head at him before standing up and getting her coat… and Phantom plushie. He walked her downstairs, drawing some attention from the Fentons. "Bye Elsa! Merry Christmas!" Maddie called from the kitchen while poking her head out into the doorway before it disappeared again. "Merry Christmas Mr. and Mrs. Fenton!" she called back. She turned and whispered to Danny, "I hope your Christmas dinner doesn't attack you."
He laughed and opened the front door for her, waving to Mrs. Winters, who waved back. "Wait!" the couple heard Jazz call from upstairs. The older sister ran down the stairs and reached the two, looking very pleased with herself. She held up a small branch with white berries and a red bow tied around it.
"Mistletoe?" Elsa asked.
Jazz nodded with a smug smile as she dangled it above their heads. "Jazz," Danny frowned, "Elsa's mom is right there. I'm not just gonna-mph!"
He was stopped when soft pink lips connected with his own. Elsa's hand cupped his cheek briefly before she pulled away.
"Merry Christmas, Danny."
Ringtone: Helpless from the musical Hamilton.