Christmas. The final holiday of the year that spreads nothing but joy and happiness followed by spending time with family and giving gifts. Colorful lights and snow have always been associated with Christmas but only Atlas was the only place to have snow. During winter in Vale, it was windy and cold but never snowy. The Vytal Tournament was postponed for the next few days do everyone could do their shopping and enjoy their Christmas before the tournament would recontinue.
Dracula watched as people laughed and sung carols in the streets of Vale in the night. He looked at all the colorful lights and wreaths were hung up and was curious "Christmas..." Ruby looked up at him and asked "Ever had Christmas on Earth?" This question caused Weiss, Blake, Yang, and Team JNPR to look at him. He spoke "We... Do but nothing like this. It was a Yule holiday that brought Christians in to celebrate it as well." Ruby gasped then spoke "Well don't worry Vlad! We're going to make this the best Christmas you ever had!" Yang pumped up her fist and spoke "This will be awesome! If anybody is the best at planning things, Ruby is your girl."
Jaune asked "What was it like back on Earth for Christmas?" Dracula answered "I honestly never bothered since I still had no care for humans. But I imagine they tried their best to make the most out of it. For many, Winter was the worst. Especially for those with barely any food." That brought an uncomfortable silence amongst the teams which caused Dracula to sigh and speak "I'm sorry." Weiss held his hand and spoke "It's OK, Father. As Ruby said, we're going to make this the best Christmas you'll experience." Dracula smiled at his daughter and held her hand as they continued walking through the streets of Vale.
Dracula looked at the stores that bloomed with business as people bought their gifts for their family's until he stopped by an electronic store to see a TV of Lisa Lavender on the Vale News Network
"We have been receiving reports of multiple murders occurring around the west side of Vale as Christmas rolls around the corner. This holiday will certainly take a dark turn as the murderer leaves behind only a single jingle bell with the word "Krampus" on it. Stay tuned for more information."
Dracula gasped and thought to himself "Krampus is here? Here in Remnant?" Weiss watched the TV and spoke "That's awful. This holiday will be ruined by this psychopath." Nora spoke "What if we investigated it, and when we find this guy, we'll break his legs?" Blake asked "What does this Krampus want anyway?" Dracula answered "He doesn't want anything. Just to kill those he deems unworthy of life." Yang asked "What gives him the right to decide that?" Dracula looked at Yang and spoke "I know Krampus." Everyone looked at him and Weiss asked "You know this psychopath?"
Dracula sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose "Yeah... You see, on my world, Krampus is a creature who was tasked with kidnapping any children that was naughty or those that lost the Christmas spirit. I met him on my travels. He is extremely dangerous but does not go for any one that has the Christmas Spirit."
Pyrrha shivered and spoke "That's awful." Dracula shook his head "We're monsters, Pyrrha. We had no sense of morality. Krampus though had a purpose. To teach those to value the spirit they possess. For if they lost that spirit, God pray for their souls." Ruby asked nervously "What do we do? We go after him?" Dracula immediately answered "No! He may kill those with no Christmas Spirit but he will attack if provoked. And let me tell you, he is merciless. You will not go after him." Ruby was shocked and lowered her head as was everybody else. He sighed and said "I'm sorry for snapping. But he is extremely dangerous. You can't go after him for he will cut you down. I can't that on my conscious."
Ruby nodded and Dracula pulled her into a hug. She hugged back and Dracula smiled "Besides, we're only 6 days away from your Christmas. I'm sure it'll be fun." Ruby immediately smiled and the tension immediately disappeared. That was the joy of such holidays. Weiss spoke "We even have the party at my mother's mansion in 4 days. I hope you all got your suits and dresses." Ruby pouted a bit "I just hope you don't make me wear heels again. Seriously how do you fight in those?" Dracula chuckled and spoke "I'm sure it'll be fun." Dracula smiled at the thought of seeing Willow again.
It was 3 days after the trip to Vale that it was time for Dracula to face Krampus. He appeared over Vale and started scouting the entire city. Krampus was always an elusive creature. Especially after a slaughter. This would be more difficult than when Dracula searched for Blake. Luckily, Dracula searched at nighttime where his senses were hundred times better than in the day time. Dracula jumped from building to building in silence until his ears picked up a faint scream to his left. He turned to look and saw a tall slender figure with four long horns. He smirked as he disappeared into a tower of flames.
He reappeared in front of the horned figure who stopped and stared at the King. Krampus was long and slender, with long goat legs with grey fur and black hooves. His arms and chest were covered by a long red coat with a grey fluffy trim. The coat itself looked rotten and old with dirt and holes. His head was nothing more than a larger goat skull and four large horns. Along its back was four long bony spines that had several cracks. Followed by grey fur covering its chest and back thrust was untamed, filled with knots and several dried splotches of blood. Chains rattled across his arms as sharp hooks dangled from his wrist.
He growled and spoke with a voice of allure. It was of deep whispering that could tempt even the most hard willed of men and women. He was like the Devil. A snake that could crawl under a person's skin and give them what they desired. "Vlad Dracula Tepes... It has been many moons. How are you here in Remnant." Dracula stared at the creature before smiling "It has been too long, dear friend. As to how I'm here... Essentially, I was defeated and brought to this world." Krampus looked at the King with nothing but black holes for eyes and replied "I see... Not so dead now, are you."
Dracula smiled and opened his arms and Krampus complied by giving his friend a hug. Dracula spoke "I was worried I wouldn't see you again." Krampus gave a deep chuckle as he spoke "You seem to have forgotten, My lord. I am everywhere that Christmas is. That includes this world." Dracula released Krampus from the hug and asked "How have you been, old friend?" Krampus answered "Everything has been the same. Finding those who lack the spirit and teaching them the value." Dracula smiled and nodded "Excellent to hear."
Krampus looked and asked "What of you? How have you been?" Dracula's smile faltered for a second before answering "I've adapted to Remnant. This place feels more like home than Earth ever was. I have... I have a family again. Even after I thought I wouldn't. Not after Lisa." Krampus placed a hand on his shoulder and spoke "Vlad, you have clearly found humility. You're starting to heal wounds. It's good to hear this."
Dracula smiled and nodded his head and said "Thank you Krampus. It's good to see you again." Krampus nodded his skull head and spoke "I wish we could continue but I must continue my purpose. I'm sure I'll see you before I must return home." Dracula smiled and nodded "Until next time, old friend." He watched as the skeletal goat was covered in a shadowy smoke before disappearing into the ground. He took a deep breath then disappeared in a flaming tower.
Schnee Mansion, Atlas
After the encounter, Dracula told the two teams about how he truly knew Krampus. How they were friends and that he was a cosmic being that traveled everywhere where Christmas' influence was. It was now time for the Christmas party at the Schnee Mansion and many of them were nervous.
Dracula readjusted the tie as he waited along with Team RWBY and JNPR. Ruby and Yang were dressed in the same elegant dresses from the Vytal dance and Weiss and Blake were also dressed in the same suits. Dracula had his hair tied into a braid and had a dragon eating on his right ear. Weiss spoke "I still don't believe you, Father... Why did you let that... Monster go?" Dracula looked at Weiss and spoke "Weiss, it's in his nature. It's what he was created or born to do. While Saint Nicholas brings gifts to those who believed, Krampus is the opposite. He was meant to be the evil version. But he does it in a morally grey area. He doesn't kill children, that tale was made up to scare them. He goes for their parents. For they are mostly responsible for the loss of the Christmas Spirit. It's like this, Weiss. If there were no more Grimm, what other purpose would you have?"
Weiss pondered his words and looked down. Yang spoke "That's a deep question. One that I don't think could be answered." Ruby spoke "I'd still want to be a Huntress." Pyrrha spoke "As would I." Nora pitched in "I'll have to find some bad guys and break their legs!"
Before more could be said, Willow Schnee spoke from the middle of the room "Thank you all for coming! I'm glad you all took the time to come! Now please, eat! Drink! Enjoy your time!" Willow walked over to where Dracula was who bowed his head with her hand in his and giving a gentle kiss to her knuckles. "It is wonderful to see you again, my King." She spoke with a smile as Dracula stood upright and replied "It is wonderful to see you as well, my Snowflake." Weiss nearly groaned at the love they were showing until Ruby took her hand in hers. Willow looked at Ruby then gasped and walked over to Ruby who started growing nervous until Willow spoke with a smile "Miss Rose... I'm glad you could make it with my daughter. How are you feeling?"
Ruby was stuttering slightly until Weiss wrapped an arm around Ruby who started calming down and look at Willow "I'm doing better. We is has been helping become a great leader and teaching me a lot." Willow place a hand on Ruby's shoulder and spoke "I think you and Weiss are perfect for each other. I'm glad she has someone like you to teach her some things as well." Weiss and Ruby both blushed but couldn't help but smile as they held hands. Willow kissed Weiss's forehead and rubbed Ruby's cheek before walking back towards Dracula "I'm glad you decided to accept the adoption papers." Dracula rolled his eyes and smiled "It's not like you gave me much choice in the matter." Willow had a smirk on her face and replied as she patted his cheek "Damn straight."
Blake and Yang were off holding glasses of champagne as they watched but couldn't help but frown at some of the dirty looks several patrons were giving Blake simply because of her cat ears. Dracula noticed this and spoke "Excuse me, but I must take care of a problem." Willow noticed the dirty looks and sighed "Go ahead."
And so after several threats of draining blood if they were to look at Blake in a distasteful manner, the patrons simply left and the party continued normally. Nora was at the serving table trying to eat everything at the table and it took Ren everything to stop her. After several hours, it was time for gift exchange. Willow beckoned Weiss forward "Weiss Schnee, as CEO of the Schnee Dust Company, my heiress. You have been granted our most precious heirloom. Argryos." Willow held out a silver saber to Weiss "You will carry our legacy as warriors first, and business second." Weiss had a look of pride as she held Argryos in her arms. "I will carry this with pride." Willow smiled and everyone clapped. Ruby giggled and hugged her girlfriend from behind and spoke "Oh I'm so proud!" Dracula put a hand on Weiss's shoulder and smiled with pride as well.
Dracula spoke "To Team RWBY. My gift to you is this." Four boxes were revealed. One by one, the boxes were opened to reveal their weapons. Except they were different. Ruby's Crescent Rose had a bigger scope with an adjustable scope and the blade has a more serrations on it with a dragon mixed with a rose engraved on the blade.
Weiss's Myrtenaster had a curved blade with a longer revolver barrel meant for more dust. On the blade was a dragon mixed with a snowflake engraved on the blade.
Blake's Gambol Shroud had a longer blade with a longer clip and now a switch from semiautomatic to burst fire. On the chamber, a dragon mixed with shadows is engraved.
Yang's Ember Celiac were all the way to her elbows with more armor added and covered her hands as well with sharp nails. It was painted black and yellow. On the base of the gauntlets was a dragon mixed with fire engraved.
Ruby's eyes sparkled as she looked at her Crescent Rose "Wow! You did an amazing job!! She's so beautiful!" Weiss looked at Dracula "Father I... I don't know what to say..." Blake said "Wow. You did great!" Yang grinned "Oh I'm so gonna enjoy these babies."
Dracula smiled and hugged the four girls and was glad that they enjoyed their new weapons. Just wait til they enjoy their new outfits.
Willow spoke "As for the greatest gift, I give to Vlad Dracula Tepes." Klein walked towards him holding a clipboard and papers. She spoke "When I met Jacques, I had a nagging feeling that things wouldn't go right. I should've trusted my gut. But with you Vlad... I don't feel that nagging. Everything tells me, I can trust you. That is why I ask you this, Vlad. Will you become part of the Schnee Dust Company and help me run it?" Vlad was shocked. And so was Weiss. He looked down at the papers and scanned through the words. Soon a plan started forming and so he took the pen and wrote his signature and spoke "I accept, Miss Schnee." More clapping was heard and Willow smiled happily.
Out of nowhere, A mistletoe appeared above Dracula and Willow even two appeared above Ruby and Weiss and Blake and Yang. Willow gasped at the mistletoe before Dracula caressed her cheek and gently pressed his lips to hers. She kissed back and poured her love into it. Ruby and Weiss blushed like crazy and we're both the same shade of red as Ruby's cape. Same with the Bumbleby. Yang had a smirk as she caressed Blake's cheek who placed her hand on top of Yang's and they kissed gently but finally sealed their love. Ruby was nervous as hell as she was trying to calm herself down "W-Weiss. I..." Weiss joked "Dolt." Weiss pressed her lips against Ruby's lips gently and wrapped her arms around Ruby's waist.
Out in the cosmos, a goat skull looked down at Remnant and even though no one could see it, Krampus smiled "May challenges will lie ahead, Vlad. But I know you will breach past. You will finally have the peace you longed for. Merry Christmas, My Lord."
Out in Vale, Glynda and Carmilla sat by a fireplace with Glynda's head on her lover's shoulder and a cup of hot chocolate in their hands.
Taiyang, Summer, Qrow, and Raven sat down in the cabin in Patch and enjoyed a reunion they've all longed for.
Roman Torchwick was presented with a suit of armor made by Neo who smiled with pride and her fangs showing and Roman spoke "Perhaps I can get used to the style of armor. Thank you, Neo. I've got you a whole bucket of ice cream." Even though she couldn't make any noise, Neo wanted to squeal in glee at the sight of her favorite ice cream.
Emerald gave Cinder a necklace of fire trapped inside a glass shape of fire but not evaporating into smoke. Cinder smiled and gave Emerald a ring with a large Emerald embedded in the ring.they hugged each other and kissed each other, much to the annoyance of Mercury.
Sun and Neptune were sitting down in their dorm at Beacon with Sun having his tail wrapped around Neptune's waist as they watched a Christmas movie.
Vlad and Willow stepped outside onto a balcony and watched as snow started falling down. Even if Atlas was the only place where snow fell, it felt warm to be together those moments where happiness is all that mattered.
/Merry Christmas you guys! I greatly appreciate your feedback and the love you guys show for my story. This is my little gift to you guys! Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkha! Happy Kwanzaa! Happy Everything! But in the words of the Angry Video Game Nerd, "Happy Shut The Fuck Up!