The snow was falling on this spectacular day. The townsfolk were as excited as the children because the most wonderful time is finally here: Christmas Eve! The Soleanna Royal Family was hosting its annual Winter Festival and everyone was invited to the castle for a party.
The princesses, lords, and knight of Soleanna were in the main hall, welcoming the guests to the festival.
"Finally, Christmas Eve. My most favorite time of year. Other than Halloween of course" Elise said. Exe and Mephiles were super excited for the holidays because it was their daughter Samara's second Christmas. Her first Christmas was a disaster because they got snowed in the castle so they were determined to make up from last year. The demons were talking to Infinite and some of the guests.
"My Lord, the princess looks mighty festive this year" One guest said. "Is she the miracle this country needs?"
"No she's just our miracle" Exe chuckled. "I do admire all those… .. Gifts you brought us" Exe pointed to the mountain of presents near the Christmas tree. There was usually a lot when it was just Elise and Mephiles but there was a lot more now that Samara was born. The townspeople were the 3 wise men; Bringing tons of gifts to shower the future Queen.
"Anything for our little princess" The guest said. That made the demons cringe.
"Attention Everyone" Elise spoke up. Everyone turned to face her.
"Thank you all so much for coming to the festival. We will begin the caroling shortly so I need everyone in the center of town soon."
The townspeople quickly left the main hall to the center of town, the Royal Family followed shortly after.
"Wait I forgot something." Exe suddenly said. He ran back inside the castle, leaving the 4 behind.
"Exe can meet us at the center of town. We have to hurry" Elise said. Mephiles and Infinite nodded and followed Elise to the center of town.
When everyone was at the center of town singing All I Want for Christmas is You, Mephiles noticed that Exe was taking too long with whatever he was getting and it made him nervous. What if Exe got kidnapped or something? The panic was attacking and Mephiles just wanted Exe to come back to spend the holidays with him. Exe did eventually come back when the family went back to the castle to open their gifts.
"What took you so long my love?" Mephiles said. "You missed the Christmas caroling. We sang your favorite song"
"Underneath the Tree?" Exe asked.
"No, Suki Yuki Maji Magic"
"Darn" Exe said. "Sorry I was taking so long. I was preparing a special gift for you Mephiles"
Exe stood up and was holding a blue blanket in his arms. He walked up to Mephiles and showed him the blanket.
"Merry Christmas my love"
Mephiles pulled back the blanket and he was shocked. He knelt down and started to cry. Elise and Infinite were confused and little Samara was oblivious to the whole thing. Mephiles got up and took the blanket from Exe. Inside was a beautiful baby boy. The baby stared at Mephiles and began to cry. He looked a lot like Exe except his eyes were green like Mephiles' and the tips of his quills were gray.
"You know how you were talking about how you wanted a son? Well, I stole a lock of your hair from your brush and used it to make this baby. All he needs is a name" Exe said. Mephiles rocked the baby still crying. There were two babies crying this year.
"He's so cute," Elise said. Infinite covered his mask so no one could see the tears coming out of it. Samara sat on the floor and babbled baby nonsense. Exe picked up his daughter.
"Samara, meet your new brother" Exe said. Samara focused on the baby and laughed a little. She was excited to have a brother and it showed.
"Thank you so much, my love. You've blessed me once again with life. You gave me another reason why this world isn't that bad." Mephiles said. Exe kissed him.
"I always had"
The next day, the sun rose on December 25th. The sound of Samara running to the gifts with Elise and Infinite chasing after her was heard. Exe and Mephiles were still in bed.
"Let's go open our gifts my love" Exe said. "It's Christmas"
"Sure. But I wanna check on the baby" Mephiles said. The two got up and left their bedroom. While Exe went to the tree, Mephiles made his way to the baby room where a newly built blue bassinet was next to his daughter's crib. He walked over to the bassinet and saw the baby asleep inside. He held onto the baby's hand with his finger and felt a tear run down his face.
"Merry Christmas Mephistopheles. Your dad and I love you very much and we're so blessed to have you with us"