A/N: Last oneshot for this challenge; I drew a card out of my random prompt bag for it. It's going to be quite short as I don't have time to write anything more involved, but I hope you like it! Thanks to anyone who kept up with this challenge and left nice comments.

I'm going to finish this the same way I started - with some wholesome LuigiXDaisy.

Day 12

Prompt: Wishing on a Star

Characters: Luigi and Daisy

Summary: On Christmas Eve, Luigi and Daisy watch stars from the balcony of Sarasaland Castle.

'Hey... Luigi?'

'Mhm?'

'This is really cheesy, but have you ever tried making wishes on stars?'

The young man tilted his head in thought. He looked adorably contemplative as he gazed up at the night sky, bundled in his green coat and stripy scarf to ward off the December chill.

'No, but whenever Peach makes her Christmas cakes, she always lets me and Mario have a turn at stirring the mixture. And she always tells us to make a wish when we do that - something nice to hope for in the year to come.'

'Huh, really? Christmas cake isn't so much of a tradition here...' Daisy gave an uncharacteristic sigh, tugging her own scarf tighter. 'I'm glad I get to spend Christmas in the Mushroom Kingdom with you guys.'

'We have lots of nice traditions, don't we?' said Luigi. 'But this land is beautiful.' His eyes dropped down from the sky to observe the vast rolling plains of Sarasaland. Of course, here in the main city, it didn't look too different from Toad Town. But further afield, in the uncivilised and lesser-walked areas, the sandy desert reigned supreme. Crags of rock and deep, menacing canyons broke apart the monotony of it. He thought that the desert was beautiful, even if it scared him - and the night skies around here truly were unbeatable. Every star was visible, making the sky look as if someone had sprinkled glitter across it.

He jumped when a hand suddenly touched his. It only lingered there for a second before it shifted again, Daisy's arm moving to wrap around his back and pull him closer. He barely had time to utter a squeak of surprise - and mild embarrassment - before he was crushed against her side, her strong arm keeping him from escaping.

'Did you make a wish on Peach's Christmas cake this year, then?' she asked. Only the faintest teasing note in her voice told him that she knew how flustered her gesture made him.

'Wh-whuh?'

'What did you wish for?' She bent over slightly, kissing the top of his head - or rather, his cap.

'I-I-I can't tell you that. Peach said that it won't come true if I tell anyone.'

'Ooh, is that a tradition too? Or are you just too afraid to tell me?'

'Hey, why don't you make a wish?' he said, clearly trying to distract her. 'On the stars. You said that you do that, right?'

'Yeah, sometimes...' Daisy's tone turned wistful, her embrace loosening. However, Luigi made no attempt to wriggle away. 'I'm not really sure what I'd wish for, though. I already have most of the things I want.'

'Well, then... you could just wish for happiness, and peace, in the coming year. That's what I do, usually. I mean, what's the point in wishing for material things? You get so many of those at Christmas anyway.'

'Mhmm?' Daisy's voice turned sly. 'You just revealed what you wished for. You didn't mean to do that, did you, sweetie?'

She heard him mutter something in Italian, sounding annoyed with himself. Daisy just laughed and held him tighter.

'Come on, it doesn't matter. Let's both wish for a happy new year. You on the cake, and me on the stars.'

She gazed up at the sky again, seeing a million tiny lights glittering down on them like festive decorations. Despite the frosty air, she could hardly have felt more at peace with the moment.

'Merry Christmas, sweetie.'