Title: Khristmas

Author: Shini Strife

Rating: PG-13

Pairing: Mainly AkuRoku and RikuSora, but hints of Zemyx and others.

Disclaimer: I do not own Kingdom Hearts nor its characters.

Description: Khristmas is a series of 25 drabbles, each with their own artwork. One drabble posted for each of the 25 days leading up to Christmas! The drabbles are sent in a time where everyone has been reborn. The characters do remember their past, but the drabbles will all focus on a single theme that differs each day of the month.

Theme – Presents

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The first to awaken were easily Sora and Demyx with their internal clocks set up on 'presents' for this fine Christmas morning. Of course instead of immediately opening their presents or waking the others up they went for their cameras (hidden in the room the previous day) and made sure to take a few lovely pictures of everyone still asleep. Once sure that they had enough pictures of their sleeping friends they took the liberty upon themselves to tackle everyone awake (minus Saix and Xemnas of course). In minutes everyone soon was wide awake, whether they were grumbling about crazy kids or suddenly perking up for presents.

Both Demyx and Larxene took it upon themselves to hand out presents to everyone, taking care not to shake them or drop them in case they were broken. Each person was given at least seventeen presents and some more in the case of double presents. Everyone had made sure to get a present for someone, even if it was the case of a large pink vibrator or a pack of condoms; everyone got something. Stockings were left alone, filled to the top with little trinkets and candies. They would hit those later.

In moments everyone was tearing paper and boxes apart in an attempt to get to their gifts. Exclamations of 'thanks', 'this is just what I wanted' and even a 'Xigbar you're dead!!' came from many of the people. Everyone seemed to have collected quite the haul this year.

Xemnas sat comfortably with his and Saix's gifts all around, the blue haired man himself calmly sitting upon Xemnas' lap as he shared a quick kiss. For Saix he had collected many things, though his favorites were the upgrades for his Claymore and the small crescent shaped pendant that Xemnas had given him. Xemnas could've cared less if he was given anything for Christmas, but he did enjoy the idea of using the items in two certain boxes (filled to the brim with sex toys) and also loved the new fur jacket he had been given to by Saix. Of course he had a few other items he would be sure to use as well, but those were going to remain hidden for a bit longer.

Marluxia had already tackled Vexen in a hug once he had seen the contents of one certain purple box, though this one you could find both a glass book filled with labeled samples of plants, but also a glass box filled with samples of their seeds. Vexen on the other hand had simply allowed Marluxia's loving side take control for a bit as a way of saying thanks to the pink haired man for his own new crystal set of lab instruments. Their love was a fickle love, but they did try to show it whenever they could.

Xigbar also seemed down for the count, as well as Zexion and Lexaeus, as Demyx made sure to tackle all three to the ground in a large hug as well as planting a large kiss on each of their lips. The three men had each bought Demyx a different set of crystal and titanium model sitars (there were only three sets known around and Demyx now owned them all). Xigbar had received a new pistol from Zexion, a custom made scope from Lexaeus, and finally a silver chain with a beautiful target symbol locket with a picture of Demyx and Xigbar together.

Zexion couldn't help but brush a kiss against Lexaeus' lips when he had found the crystal abacus lying wrapped carefully in a red box. The set of first edition and signed His Dark Materials books (from Demyx) and the first edition set of Shakespeare books (from Xigbar) were also his favorites of his presents. Of course no one had forgotten Lexaeus and the man was quite glad for his gifts. From Demyx he had received a set of new cooking utensils (top quality) that went well with the not yet released cook books that Zexion had some how managed to get for him both signed and first editions. His gift from Xigbar had him blushing brilliantly that as soon as Demyx and Zexion turned their curious gazes toward him he had quickly shoved it away saying that he'd show them later maybe. Xigbar merely grinned widely and looked over his new pistol with glee.

Of course Xigbar's grin had only lasted for a few moments before the war cries from Larxene, holding quite a large pink phallic object, came running after him. Namine and Kairi giggled in their seats as they watched the elder female try to shove her new vibrator up said gift giver's ass. The two girls had already hugged both Sora and Roxas for their new art supplies and flower pendants. Luxord sat in his own corner playing against Xaldin already with his new poker set, even though Xaldin wanted nothing better to do but take his new spears outside for a test run.

Sora was quite happily snogging Riku on the floor, both boys quite happy with the gifts they had traded (Sora's being a special custom made Ultima Keyblade charm with a secret photo inside of the two boys and Riku's being that of a promise ring with crowns and wings on it). Roxas sat with his head resting against Axel's shoulder as they simply enjoyed each other's company. Axel had made sure to open Roxas' first, kissing him lightly for it (his being that of a necklace with a small pendant at the end in the shape of a abstract heart with the words 'always and forever' engraved). Roxas gently stroked his kitten's fur, quite glad for the early gift as well as for the new charm necklace.

It was during everyone's snog and snug time (pictures being taken happily) that the door bell rang. Roxas quickly told everyone he would get it as he, followed by a strangely grinning Axel, walked towards the door. The door hadn't even been opened fully before he felt himself tackled to the ground in a large hug. It took a few moments before his eyes recognized the familiar head and face of his twin brother Ven.

"Ven?!" His brother merely grinned and nodded backwards towards the door where he soon found himself gazing at the familiar faces of his other three siblings and even his cousin Squall. "What? Why is everyone here?"

"Merry Christmas, Roxas." Roxas blinked and looked up to see his boyfriend grinning widely before everything fell into place.

"You…?" he began as Ven helped him stand up.

"Yes, him. Axel arranged it," spoke his eldest brother Rufus as the man walked into the room, followed shortly by the others. "It was a little bit lonely without you there, plus I was curious to see how well you were doing down here."

Roxas smiled happily at his elder brother and gave him a large hug. Oh how he had missed his family dearly. He felt the familiar arms of Quistis as she too gave him a hug, kissing him gently on top of the head. Cloud smiled brightly and ruffled his hair before giving him a hug as well.

"I… It's good to see you all," he finally managed out as he pulled away, only to be brought into a one arm embrace by Axel. "Thank you, Axel."

"Your welcome, kiddo," he replied and kissed Roxas on the tip of the nose.

"Hey! Just because you arranged this doesn't mean you have any rights to be touching my brother!" Ven voiced angrily as he shoved Axel away. Axel laughed and sent a wink in Roxas' direction as Ven dragged him a bit away to yell at the poor man about touching his brother. It was the usual so neither minded it too much.

"Squall?" Roxas watched as Sora quickly bounded by and tried to tackle hug his brother, only to be caught in the air. But his focus quickly turned to that of his eldest brother as he felt Rufus' hand on his shoulder.

"How have you been?"

Roxas smiled at his brother brilliantly. He could tell by just looking at his older brother that Rufus had been worried sick about Roxas. A glance towards his other two siblings and the side glances from Ven just showed how much this visit was needed by them all.

"I've been good," he began, "But how about I go introduce you all to the others? We just finished unwrapping presents so breakfast is sure to start soon. Lexaeus and Axel are geniuses in the kitchen! You just have to try their waffles!"

Quickly he dragged his family off. He would be quizzed later about his time with the Organization for sure, but right now he was happy to have his family there this Christmas day and planned to enjoy it for as long as possible.

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