Hi there! Welcome back to another special Christmas chapter! Wow, feels like not too long ago I made the first installment to the special chap series. Looking back, it's shown me how much shit I've been through in the last year. Finished high school, moved again, went back and forth from said new place to finish said school. And that's only the big events that I can remember. But that's enough of my ramblings.
So tis the season to give blessings, and be thankful for the things we have today. And so. I'd like to thank all of you faithful readers and viewers for the amount of support and appreciation of this fic. From the newest members like Andrew and Redlikeruby, to the ones that have been here since the first story, like Ashley and GrnDrgnzrd. I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for everyone's support, and I'm still growing. I wish to become great like some of the few great fanfictionists out there, but dreams have to start somewhere before they can be anything. So thank you all. Stay tuned for the new year chap. And to everyone
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
There was a cold nip in the morning air as people boarded planes and scurried around the facilities. The workers doing their jobs around the airport. Everything was going fine at Vale International Airport. Though there was just one problem, a certain select group of people who hadn't quite shown u-
"HURRY!" Weiss bellowed to the following team, waving them to follow as the crowds around the airport turned to the commotion "WE HAVE LESS THAN 10 MINUTES!"
"Run for it!" Yang shouted, the group following suit as they bolted down the airport. Ruby tried to bolt past all of them with her semblance, only for her to be grabbed by the back of the hood by her sister.
"Sorry sis. Can't let you get separated." The blonde spoke as she continued to run, earning a groan from the younger of the duo.
"I was just gonna go to the gates!" She whined, though the blonde was having none of it.
The team all turned the corner at once -Blake and Yang sliding across the floor before they continued the other way- as they finally saw the Check-in desk. They all pulled out their tickets in unison as they booked it towards the now-scared lady behind the desk, waving said tickets in the air like flag's.
"WAIT FOR US!"
"Phew. That was close," Yang spoke as the group walked out of Patch's small airport terminal. The group looked around the giant lot as they waited for their cab. "If we were 5 minutes later, I don't think we'd have made it."
"And whose fault is that?" Weiss quipped, giving the voluptuous blonde a smug look.
"I believe yours, actually." Blake retorted, making the ivory haired girl soon realize as her smirk turned into a more frozen look.
"… Oh yeah." She spoke. Blake was right, Weiss was in charge of getting her team ready for those sorts of things. And she was per say –she had her alarm on and had turned it up to ensure everyone awoke at the same time- Which made her question why she hadn't turned it on. But then she remembered Ruby's little seductive move on their way to bed that night. And Weiss forgot to set it when she went to the bathroom early in the morning. When they awoke, it was already almost 8. They had less than 30 minutes to grab their luggage's and any last minute items', and make it on time before their airship left. Thankfully, there was a small problem with the airship and their departure was delayed an extra 10 minutes. Giving them more-than-enough time to board.
"What gives girl? You saw something shiny or something when you were setting that alarm?" Yang joked as she awaited an answer. The heiress just blushed harshly as she looked away,
"Something… like that." Weiss replied, burning up from the reminder of the night she had. She simply walked forward before anyone could see or remark any further, hailing their taxi as she motioned the duo to follow.
The group looked out their closest windows as the taxi took them into Patch. The team basked in awe of the small-sized town, taking in the scenery for the very first time, and retaking the scenery for the two siblings. It seemed like nothing changed to them. There were still the spots the girls would hang out at with friends, the bakery on the main street. The one offset sign that had been hit by a driver one day and left it bent for years (There were no hazards with it, and the mayor, nor the owner, didn't have the money to fix it). It was all still there, awaiting the red and yellow clad to return.
"This place brings back so many memories." Ruby spoke, staring out the window in awe, as if it was truly her first time seeing it. Weiss just enjoyed the overexcited look her girlfriend had as she too smiled.
"This place is so cute and cozy, it's like a small community in the middle of a small island." Weiss inferred.
"Technically, it is a small island with an even smaller capital." Blake educated.
"This place sure hasn't changed, has it Rubes?" Yang said, ignoring the rants of the monochrome duo in the middle as she peaked around them.
"Nope!" Ruby replied excitedly as she almost squealed. "OOOH! I've gotta meet up with my friends back in Signal! I haven't seen them in DECADES!"
"You've been in Beacon only a year and a half, dolt." Weiss scolded lightly, earning a giggle from the latter.
The cab stopped on a dirt road a little outside of Patch. The blonde paid the fare as the rest dug out their suitcases and luggage bags from the back. Once everything was in order, the taxi drove off into the distance as the group turned to the pathway of the residency. A mailbox beside the trail with 'Xiao Long/Rose' written in decent italics on the siding. The group all smirked as the two siblings walked forward.
"We're home."
The trek up was a little long, seeing as they built their home right amidst the forestry, but soon made it to the front as the siblings both reached for the handle, retracting said hands as the duo offered the other to open it. After a good moment of offers and polite manners, they opened the door and walked into the entrance of the place. They were greeted with silence as the duo finally gathered inside. "DAAAAAD, WE'RE HOOOOME!" Yang bellowed into the empty house, though no sounds came afterwards. The silence continued to hang around the house, until small gobbling noises could be heard from the side hallway. The noise grew louder, and suddenly more panicked as the thing started to run down the hallway. Suddenly, a large turkey scrambled into the kitchen in a frantic hurry as a blond man soon came around the same corner. "GET BACK HERE YOU FUCKING BIRD!" The man bellowed as he dove for the turkey. The animal dodged the attack as it booked it to the exit, though Blake was standing in the path of the big bird as she simply scooped it up. The man panted as he looked up to the duo, before a smile stretched on his face.
"Déjà vu, huh?" He quipped, earning a chuckle out of the team as the raven haired girl walked over with the bird in-hand.
"I believe this is yours." She spoke formally, earning a 'thanks' in return.
The man quickly brought the bird into the garage before returning in a comical flash. "How are my girls?" He spoke, the red and gold duo running up as they gave him a tag-team bearhug, almost squeezing the life out of the old man.
"OOHH WE MISSED YOU SO MUCH!" Ruby squealed as the blond man returned the embrace.
They finally unlatched off the man as he panted lightly, almost bending over. "My Oum, you girls have gotten stronger." He spoke, earning a giggle from the youngest and a half-smile salute from the eldest.
The monochrome duo watched in the background the whole scenario, taking in the sight of their girl's content faces as a strange feeling crept up them, a sense of longing almost. It was an odd feeling, coming from somebody they hardly really known. But their thoughts halted when they realized the man in question was standing in front of them, arms stretched out in a welcoming embrace. "And how are my daughters' girlfriend's?" He spoke in a fatherly voice, making the duo smirk as they too embraced the man. It was a much-needed gesture, as the ivory and ebony duo felt more at ease now, like they were a part of the family too.
Once the friendly greetings were made, the team brought their luggage's up to the siblings' shared bedroom. They opened the bedroom door to find both their beds -in their colour-coded sides- neat and formal, awaiting their return. Ruby jumped onto her bed, bouncing on it in a rhythmic wave before it finally settled again.
"Wow, this place never changes, but it always feels new whenever we return. "Yang spoke, looking out the window at the snow-covered trees. Her girlfriend wrapped her arms around the brute's torso as she sunk her face in her shoulder.
"I agree." She simply added.
"I love it here. It's such a cozy and welcoming environment," Weiss spoke, gently sitting down on the bedside where Ruby lay as she rubbed her stomach. "It's such a nice place to return to after being in Grimm-infested territories and campus grounds all the time."
Ruby nodded as a content smile stretched on her face, before grabbing the heiress and bringing her down on the bed beside her as the duo laughed and squirmed playfully. The bumblebee duo laughed before giving each other a smooch for the moment. Suddenly, as if on que, everyone's stomachs growled fiercely as they soon realized one key feature they forgot on the way to Patch. Which was followed by the group all moving to the door to grab some grub.
"KIIIIDS! LUNCH TIME-OHWAITONEATATIMEAAAAAAH!"
And now. A tale by DStone.
Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house.
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
Though there was one particular girl, with a stealthy guise.
Whom doned a pair of bright, silver eyes.
This silver eyed girl had thought of the perfect trick,
"This is going to catch the clever Saint Nick!"
With the speed of lightning, and determination like no other,
she made her trap in 10 minutes or just under.
With the trap carefully placed, she awaited her prey,
For she knew she was going to catch Santa today.
Waited, and waited, and waited she did.
But soon, sleep caught up before she slid.
Down onto the ground of her hiding spot,
Legs sprawled out, and eyes calmly shut.
She awoke moments later, to the sound of a snap.
Getting up quickly and bolting to her trap.
Though the real man she was hunting was not there,
She did catch a figure, with raven black hair.
"Aack! What the fuck!"
"Oh! Sorry Blake. Shoulda warned ya earlier at dinner. This territory, is S.C. territory," Ruby spoke, cocking her weapon as she held it up for the faunus cat to see. "And Imma huntin' a wil' Shanta."
"Wait, what's with the sudden southern accent? You know what, nevermind," The black cat spoke, fidgeting with the net atop her. "Can you get this net off me?"
"How do I know you're not the jolly old man himself, disguised under one of my teammate's clothes and a wig?"
"Ruby, I was just coming down for a cup of milk. Yang said it was okay-"
"AHA! So you admit it! You wanted the cup of milk!"
"…and, possibly… some of those tuna fish crackers the blonde put in the pantry."
"Okay, you're clean." Ruby spoke deflatedly, grabbing the rope that coincidently led to the ceiling as she hoisted it. Blake walked out of the trap as the redhead was resetting it. She held the rope as the black cat went back out with the cup of milk and the fish crackers in hand, walking back up the stairs as she said goodnight and good hunting to the young girl.
"Okee dokee. Back to the story. Narrator!"
*Ahem* Right.
So the first catch of the night wasn't so great,
But the night was still fresh, so it wasn't too late.
And so, the young girl set the trap just right,
And crept back into her spot, lit by the moonlight.
She hunkered down, with her gun at the room
And waited for Nick to meet his doom.
Time went by, without a trace,
And soon, she was back in the dreamland space.
Dreams of looking cool, and kicking grimm ass,
While killing each and every one in the mass.
Her dream was halted when a thud could be heard
Sprawling back up to find it was her deard.
"'Deard'? are you kidding me?"
Hey, I'm trying here. Couldn't think of a Rhyme, so kindly Shuteth Upith.
"Whatever." The young S.C. hunter spoke, getting up to see what she caught in her trap. When she arrived, all she could see was a blond wiggling and writhing around in the net.
"What the hel-WHO PUT A GODDAMN NET ON OUR CEILING?!" Taiyang spoke, sounding not too pleased with the turn of events.
"Oh, sorry daddy," Ruby spoke. Reeling the net back up as the man was finally visible. "It's Santa Claus season, and I got my tags."
The redhead quickly noticed the gift-wrapped boxes all around the man, quickly realizing she might've just released her prey as she pointed her gun at the man. "WAIT! What's with all these presents around you? Give it up, you're the real jolly bastard, aren't you?!"
"Wha-no! I'm your dad, Oum sakes. I was just placing some last-minute gifts under the tree." He spoke, though the redhead remained unconvinced.
"Riiiiight. You and I both know that's Santa's job, so cut the crap, why don't ya?"
"What? I'm like 100 pounds soaking wet. Plus, I gotta help the man out. He's gotta deliver presents to every child on Remnant, the least I can do is help take the work load off of him." the blond man spoke, placing the presents under the tree before returning.
"Why the hell would you do that?! He's a thief! He takes cookies and milk from everyone and they just let him! Some even make reindeer food! What the hell is REINDEER FOOD?!"
"Look, cookies and milk doesn't even cover half of what he returns. He gives presents to every family under the sun. He has to check the list of every human being on this world not once, but twice! Like going through the whole list the first time wasn't hard enough. I'd buy that man a house, with how hard-working and dedicated he is to his job."
Ruby thought of it for a moment, though not seeming to budge much. "Alright, he may be an overworked and underpaid old man, but that doesn't explain his true side. Like how come he doesn't get into shape? He works once every year, you think he'd be on a slim fast diet or something."
Tai simply massaged his forehead, a weighing sigh leaving him as he looked back up at his daughter. "Look, I'm too tired to argue this over. We'll have to discuss this more in the morning," he spoke. Patting the young girl on the head as he went over to the stairs. "Don't stay up too late. You get cranky when you're too tired."
And so, with the dad back to sleep,
The young redhead waited without a peep.
"Hey! I didn't say go again!"
Hey, this is my story. I said 'without a peep'. So go back to your spot.
"Ugh. Fiiiine."
And so, the young huntress waited.
With the cookies and milk out, for Santa to be baited.
The little rose waited, and waited some more,
But not even a step was heard on the floor.
Her eyes grew heavy, and soon it was time,
Dreamland was awaiting her since nine.
Her composure left, and sleep kicked in,
And all thoughts of Santa flew out of her bin.
Her mind went to weapon mods, and scopes, and other toys,
Just thinking about them brought her joy.
But her dream was halted when a light shone all throughout.
And she returned to reality, to see what it was about.
The sunlight shone through her window of her room,
And she quickly realized her impending doom.
"I missed him!" The young girl said, with a tear.
"Now I will have to wait another year."
Her thoughts soon turned to her bedside table,
To find her gun, and a letter with a lable.
'Dear Ruby,' the letter started out.
'You tried to catch me again, without a doubt.
I saw the cookies and milk on the table, like a lure.
And I almost fell for it, for sure.
You are a crafty little one, young rose.
Maybe next time you'll catch me, I suppose.
Ho ho ho, merry Christmas.
I'll see you next year, P.S. I didn't forget your wishlist.'
Upon mentioning, an idea popped in.
Running down the stairs, and into the living room den.
To see the Christmas tree, filled under with gifts.
Which made the young redhead's spirits alift.
Her team soon joined to see the whole sight.
So to everyone. Have a wonderful Christmas. And to all, a goodnight!
~DStone~