Welcome back, my friends. Now as I said before, this episode is not a remake of anime canon or manga volume. Its all original, written from scratch by yours truly. This is once again, something never done before, so I hope you like it. There's Easter eggs in here too, but I'm not telling you how many. Find out for yourself. ;)
This is, dun dun dun... the very first Christmas special! Ya, we in November I know, but this was spinning around in my brain for weeks and I needed to get it on paper. This was mostly just for fun and its not gonna impact the story TOO much... but still, enjoy!
1) YEETMAN: Your interpretation of "Deadpool-like" and Brod Roads "Joker-ness", I totally see it. Again, was not intended, but this is why I love reviews. I enjoy reading them and the stuff you guys claim to see in your minds while you read.
2) Wyvernsaurus: Love your username by the way! So back to your review, yeah I was probably being too literal with the art. That's just my interpretation of it anyway. As I said in previous shouts, I'm only going by memory with manga elements and mostly following anime. Thanks for the info, I also completely forgot she helped Kurumu :)
It turns out the person that almost attacked Inner Moka was none other than Gwen (if Kevin didn't cool her off, there would have been vampire blood splattered everywhere)! She and Kevin had the Plumbers call in some favors to get them transferred to Yokai Academy, they denied helping them but luckily the 2 High School students had Azmuth on their side. At first; Ben was reluctant to tell his cousin and rival the details, since they saw "him" being attacked and being the attacker, but he gave in and spilled the chili beans after getting back to campus. Gwen was worried this was another Ghostfreak-sideshow waiting to happen, but Ben assured (the best he could anyway) her everything was under control. Of course, Kevin made a comment about how was that possible when he was literally fighting himself... once again earning him a super-kick express out the window.
You'd think he would have learned by now, and he forgot to absorb a wall this time...
(AN: Theme song, STAT!)
Chapter 12: Christmas Comedy + Vampire
A few months passed and for once, no crazy monster battles, much to Nosfer-Ben's dismay. He was itching for some action! His wish somewhat came true due to Ben asking Moka, Inner Moka and/or Kokoa to help him learn to control his transformation. Yes, Kokoa had tons of questions like how could he do what he does if he was human; why was his personality different upon transforming (in which Ben responded: look to your right, since her so-called fake sister was with them) and what kind of monster was that velociraptor on speed? Ben wasn't actually sure he could trust her with this information, so he kept saying that he'll tell her later.
Every Sunday (AN: In Japan, Sunday is the ONLY weekend day they get off), the harem and Ben's American sidekicks would watch him practice to control his vampire form, though most of the time it was just Ben standing still with him getting aggravated upon returning to human form. Nosfer-Ben clearly wasn't gonna just roll over and play dead for him, was he? When he did get control though, it was a sight to behold and filled everyone with a sense of joy, but Ben had allot to learn about being a vampire and a monster in general... guess being 10+ different lifeforms everyday doesn't help with everything, huh?
One Sunday morning however, when Moka was going to get Ben for his scheduled training, she found his dorm room was unlocked and he wasn't in it. Gwen's and Kevin's dorms were empty too for some weird reason. To be honest, his training session wasn't for another few hours, she just wanted to spend some time alone with him. Inner Moka thought Moka was thinking something down and dirty, but the innocent vampire insisted she was NOT imagining THAT at all... though she blushed at the thought. She was about to leave (though since the room held his scent, it was tempting for her to stay put) when she stepped on a piece of paper. It was a "to-do" list, some of the items were crossed out and the only thing that wasn't was "get them"... what could that mean? Dropping it, Moka turned the knob to leave the premises...
"YAHOOOOOOOOOOOO! Good Morning, my Destined Partner! I was..." a succubus rambled, but there felt something different about Ben today. Opening her eyes and looking down... "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! MOKA?! WHAT ARE YOU DOING IN MY BEN'S ROOM?!" She asked, not knowing why the vampire was in her self-proclaimed Mate of Fates bedroom, but was determined to get some answers. "I-I was looking for him to spend some time alone with him before he trains with the other me" said Moka... then she realized what it sounded like. "Um... j-just talking to him, t-that's all."
Little miss succubus, as Inner Moka called her, didn't believe a word of it. "What did you do, Moka?! *Gasp!* You didn't to IT... did you? DID YOU?! If anyone gets to take IT away from him, its gonna be ME!" Kurumu yelled. Moka insisted she didn't do 'it'... whatever 'it' was. "She didn't have sex with him, Miss Milk-Duds, relax" said the voice of Mizore from the ceiling. "How would you know, ya frozen freak? Are you both in on this?!" Kurumu went on, still accusing. "Mmmm, morning already?" Asked a young voice from beneath Ben's covers. A form rose up with the bed sheets until they fell to reveal a witchling rubbing her eyes.
"YUKARI?!" Asked the other girls, even Mizore was surprised. Yukari yelped, not expecting the others in Ben's room. Kurumu grabbed the witch by her shirt. "Alright, ya flat-chested geek! Clearly you scared Ben off with 'attempt' of seduction and he ran away from his own bedroom, now where is he?!" Asked Kurumu. "You did the same thing in the canon, isn't that calling the kettle black?" Said Yukari, but the only answer she got from Kurumu was being dropped.
-TIME BREAK-
After 5 more minutes of arguing and proof-less allegations, the girls managed to calm down and sit in the middle of their crushes dorm. Apparently: Yukari snuck into Ben's room around 4:00am but got sleepy [and aroused] by the musky scent of Ben's bed; Mizore got in... well, above Ben's room at 7:00am with Moka arriving an hour after that; and of course Kurumu planned to "hug" him good morning. This proved that Ben wasn't "unfaithful" to any of them, he just wasn't here... but why? "Oh no, what if Ruby got her hands on him?" Went Kurumu.
"Got my hands on who?" Asked a perfectly-timed Ruby standing in the doorway. Kurumu was about to accuse her, but Yukari slapped her mouth shut. "Nothing, Ruby-senpai, nothing at all" the young witch answered. "So, um... where's Ben? And why are you all in here?" Asked Ruby. "Maybe cause they were hoping to get lucky, WEEEEEEE!" Said a bat flying into the room, with Kokoa appearing seconds after that. "Where is he anyway, he's got training to do and I wanna see onee-tama kick his ass!" Said the bratty vampire. "Hey, Ben Bro? Can you go Gay Matter or Brain-smart and fix my cam... uh, whats going on here?" Asked Gin, who just randomly appeared.
While the monsters' were talking amongst themselves, Moka turned away and was thinking to herself. She really hoped this would be a day were she can spend time with Ben like before all this craziness started. She noticed some kind of machine near his dresser that looked like a player from Karaoke Boxes, but a different shape. (AN: Karaoke is a BIG thing in Japanese culture, so much so that they have rooms for couples to sing in. They're called Karaoke Bars, and you can order food and drinks too :D) Seeing a sideways triangle that looked like the universal 'play' button, Moka found herself very curious. What kind of music did Ben like? What was American music like? She pressed it down...
Now, lets play some tunes. Start "Through the Fire & Flames" by Dragonforce, that VERY long guitar solo from Guitar Hero. OR because I'm a reasonable man, if you don't like that, choose any of the following times below:
1) 0:30
2) 1:36
3) 1:55
4) 3:02
5) 3:21
6) 4:02 (not recommended, but its your choice)
7) 5:00
8) 5:29 (also not recommended, but still your choice)
9) 6:25
10) 6:43
Once you've made your selection, press play and continue reading.
Seven pairs of ears were immediately covered. "WHAT THE HELL IS THAT?!" Yukari yelled over the music. "THAT'S REALLY LOUD!" Whined Gin, being part werewolf has its disadvantages. "MY EARS, WEEEEEEEEE!" Complained Kou, in as much pain as Gin. "TURN IT OOOOOOOFF!" Yelled Kurumu. Moka, although reluctant to take a hand out of her ear, undid what she caused. Happy that it was over, they heard humming behind them and turned to see Kokoa... dancing. Noticing she was being stared at, she opened her eyes and blushed, stopping herself from continuing to shake it. "What? It was a catchy tune" she said.
"Moving on, what was that? Sounded like a dying turkey" said Kurumu. Popping open the player, Moka found a disc inside. "I think it was music" she said, not really sure. She did have to admit though while it was loud, it was pretty catchy. "How does Ben listen to that, my ears might have melted off" said Mizore. Despite this, they all did confess it was a nice change from the music they hear all the time, so they decided to look through their American friends music, not like he'd mind right?
The monsters had a nice time killing time in Ben's dorm, American music was a nice change of pace. Joy to the World, Soulja Boy, Honey I shot the Sheriff, there was so many different genres Ben listened too. While looking through more CD's, Moka noticed one tiled: Jeff Dunham's - Don't come home for Christmas. It had six ornaments with heads inside them, 5 of them having some kind of puppet, surrounding a human. The human was good-looking, but Moka had eyes for someone else. "What'cha reading, Moka?" Asked Yukari. "Um, I don't know. Some singer named Jeff Dunham" said answered, in which all the others looked at the cover from behind her.
"Wow, he is kinda cute" said Kurumu. "That smile makes him look retarded" said Kokoa. "I would love to stalk him sometime" said Mizore, making everyone sweatdrop. "So... what kind of music genre does he write?" Asked Gin. Ruby just giggled, knowing something they didn't. "He's not a singer guys, he's a popular American comedian, a ventriloquist" said the 19-year-old witch. "A ventriloquist?" Asked Yukari. "You mean those screwballs that talk to dolls?" Asked Kokoa. Ruby couldn't help but giggle again. "Yes. Jeff's the guy in the middle, Achmed the Dead Terrorist is the skeleton trying to cut him down, the purple thing is Peanut, the Jalapeño is named José Jalapeño on a Stick... for obvious reasons, the grandpas named Walter and the buck-toothed one is Bubba-J" Ruby explained.
"How do you know all this?" Asked Gin. "It's a long..." Ruby was saying. "Get to the point, please" said Mizore. "I grew up with my mistress in America, thought you guys would've connected the dots" said Ruby, using the short-story version as requested. After that was established, Ruby used her magic to show videos of the famous puppet-master, similar to how Kuyo showed Ben footage, the only difference was it was projected on the wall. The monsters' had to admit, though some of his jokes were somewhat racist, he was still a very funny guy. As for his dolls:
A) Moka liked them all, though she found some of Peanuts jokes offensive (especially when he claimed to speak Japanese and read a letter from a Japanese fan, she still liked his routine however).
B) Inner Moka didn't like any, and HATED Peanut with a passion... though Walter did give her a few good giggles because of his serious/sarcastic demeanor.
C) Kokoa surprisingly adored Peanut, even when José was included. So didn't like Walter at all, but liked Achmed.
D) Kurumu loved Achmed, but Bubba-J was her favorite, he was the funniest looking one to her.
E) Mizore seemed to just keep staring at Jeff... she did appear it enjoy the performances in general though.
F) Gin's favorite was someone called Sweet Daddy Dee, he was dismayed when he heard he was no longer being used... whoever that was.
G) Ruby, having seen them all before and was familiar with them, liked them all equally.
H) Kou had the same opinion as Ruby.
I) Yukari was creeped out by Bubba-J's appearance, he reminded her too much of perverted boys, but she did like his act.
All in all, they did agree that those puppets were excellent in their own ways. But if he was a stand-up comedian, when and why does he have an album of songs? Deciding to give it a shot, Moka popped one of the CD's in and began the first song.
Every year for the holi-days, its always been the same old thing...
Christmas comes and Christmas goes, while we're all packed away...
We put our heads together, and decided to pick the loooooocks!
Gonna make a break, and cel-e-brate...
Christmas outside the Box!
Christmas outside the box, Christmas outside the box...
Jeff's away, so we're gonna play! Gonna throw a little party that rocks.
Tonight there's gonna be a jailbreak... we're pulling out all the stoooooooops!
Christmas outside; Christmas outside; Christmas outside, outside the box!
(Instrumental)
Walter's mixing in the DJ booth... Bubba-J's tapping the keeeeeeg!
Achmed's doing a hip-hop dance, cause he just blew off his leg!
José's blending margaritas, its feels just like its summmmmmer!
Peanut found the car keys, and he just left in the Hummmmmmer!
Christmas outside the box, Christmas outside the box...
Jeff's away, so we're gonna play! Gonna throw a little party that rocks.
Tonight there's gonna be a jailbreak... we're pulling out all the stoooooooops!
Christmas outside; Christmas outside; Christmas outside, outside the box!
(Instrumental)
Christmas outside the box, Christmas outside the box...
Jeff's away, so we're gonna play! Gonna throw a little party that rocks.
Tonight there's gonna be trouble... we're crazy like a foooooooox!
Christmas outside; Christmas outside; Christmas outside, outside the box!
Christmas outside; Christmas outside; Christmas outside, outside the box!
YEAAAAAAAAAAAH!
The monsters' danced and laughed along with it, it was both fun and funny to listen too. The next song then played, though it seemed more like an entertainment song than one you can dance too:
Peanut:
The days are growing shorter... and the nights are growing colder.
We know Santa's on his way... we can't wait a-no-ther day...
I want a brand new skateboard, and a scooter too.
Because to o-per-ate them, you only need one shoe!
Achmed:
I would like some dynamite, and some nitro too.
Don't care what Santa brings me, as long as it has a fuse!
Bubba-J:
When I fight with the Misses, there's no place to hide.
So my Christmas wish is, a brand new double wide!
All:
Sleigh bells, sleigh bells, such a joyous sound...
everyone has a special wish, when Santa comes to town!
Walter:
I wish it weren't so sunny, I prefer December gloom...
Peanut:
But there's plenty of snow for every-one, in Guitar Guy's dressing room.
Upon hearing this line, everyone blurted out laughing... except for Mizore (who looked somewhat offended) sand the 2 innocent monsters'. "I don't get it" said Yukari. "How does it snow in a room?" Asked Moka. Gin and Ruby were actually gonna answer, if not for Kurumu putting her hands on they're mouths and responding with: "I'll tell you when your older."
Achmed:
I want a voice box and some lungs, so I can scream and shout!
Peanut:
And some skin to wrap him in, so they don't fall out.
José:
I've been the perfect pepper, as good as I can be.
Peanut:
You'll be the perfect angel, when we STICK you on the tree, HA!
All:
Sleigh bells, sleigh bells, such a joyous sound...
everyone has a special wish, when Santa comes to town!
(Instrumental)
Peanut:
I need a matching tennis shoe...
Achmed:
I need a pair of ears!
Walter:
I wish this song was over...
Bubba-J:
I could use another BEER! Heh.
Peanut:
I want a stack of money...
Bubba-J:
I wanna win a NASCAR race...
Walter:
If I sit here any longer, I'll need Preparation-H!
All:
Sleigh bells, sleigh bells, such a joyous sound...
everyone has a special wish, when Christmas rolls around...
and Santa comes to town!
(Song End)
Bubba-J:
That was pretty good.
Walter:
Shut the hell up.
A few seconds later, the next song played. It was Bubba-J's voice, and Kurumu immediately started giggling. She [figuratively] peed her pants since she was laughing so hard when he started singing:
I was working at the Exxon station... about 40 miles north of Bowling Green...
I saw a bright red light, in the darkness of the night.
That's when the strangest rig pulled in that I have ever seen!
8 reindeer and an old guy in a red sleigh...
I thought I smelled Jack Daniels on his clothes.
He was fumbling with a map, it was spread out on his lap...
he had Hank Williams Jr. cranked up on his ra-di-ooo!
That's why I believe that Santa is a redneck... eating Barbecue has made him fat!
He's got an "I Love Earnhardt" STICKER on the tailgate of his sleigh...
and a big white mullet, underneath his hat! Heheh.
Hitched up to his sleigh, he had a trailer... through the busted screen door, I could see inside!
Misses Clause was on the couch, with tobacco in her mouth...
Yukari and Moka: Ewwwwwww!
That trailer weren't the only thing that was double wide.
That's why I believe that Santa is a redneck... and I know why them reindeer stay in line!
He keeps a rifle there behind him in a gun rack... I'd fly too if I thought he might shoot of my behind!
(Instrumental)
That's why I believe that Santa is a redneck. Heheheh!
Last summer I saw him on the lake!
He had a laid back attitude and an outboard evinrude...
that's fishing from the back of his red sleigh! Heheheh! *sigh*
Inner Moka was trying VERY hard to tune out the music, but even she couldn't stop a few chuckles from escaping her lips. The "gun rack" joke got her, since she loved kicking asses. She liked the fact that Walter would teach others there place by telling them to shut the hell up, so she got interested when his voice was the next thing she heard out of the music box:
I hate Christmas... Christmas in Hollywood.
No one gives you fruit cakes, there's no carolers in the yard...
the only fruit cakes I've seen are on Sunset Boulevard.
I hate Christmas... stuck out here in Tinsel Town.
Forget about White Christmas, cause here it never snows...
except the real expensive kind those kooks put up their nose.
Yukari: There it is again.
Moka: Seriously, what does it m...?
Inner Moka: (cuts Moka off) Drop it.
Mizore: I'm starting to that offense to that joke...
What happened to the Christmas, I knew when I was young?
We'd search the woods and cut down our own tree.
Everyone would smile, when you pass them on the street...
here a stranger drives by and shoots you in the knee.
(Instrumental)
I hate Christmas... stuck out here in La-La Land.
I haven't met a woman here who's boobs aren't big and fake!
They never move or jiggle, when we have a big earthquake.
Yukari: (giggles) Then come here, these do. (gropes a pair belonging too...)
Kurumu: Hey, let go!
The weather never changes here through winter, spring, and faaaaaaall...
but I guess a Hollywood Christmas...
is better than no Christmas... at aaaaaaaaaaall!
Walter:
Merry Christmas morons! As for Hanukkah, ha, I don't care.
And you atheists, your idiots... seriously. Heheh.
Have a nice day.
The monsters continued to listen to the comedic Xmas carols. They had an amazing time, even Inner Moka warmed up a bit to the music, but the last song was by far the most magnificent one they ever heard... even compared to Santa Clause is in a hurry, one of the most (if not THE most) popular Japanese Christmas songs (AN: Totally true by the way, I didn't just make that up):
Walter:
There's a kind magic to the season...
that only comes around this time of year.
A yearning in the heart, to be better than we are...
and cherish everyone that we hold dear!
Peanut:
When we share the joy that we believe in...
it fulls us up, like snowflakes in the air!
When we all embrace, the worlds a better place...
just knowing that there's someone else who caaaaaares!
Walter + All:
Merry Christmas, from us to you!
Let the love come, shining through!
And may all your dreams come truuuuuuue!
Merry Christmas, from us to yooooooou!
Walter:
*cough* Think I hurt myself.
(Instrumental)
Achmed:
If we let this fire burn inside us...
make a vow to always spread good cheer...
if we let it show, no matter where we go...
we can make this last throughout the year!
Achmed + All:
Merry Christmas, from us to you!
Let the love come, shining through!
And may all your dreams come truuuuuuue!
Merry Christmas, from us to yooooooou!
Bubba-J:
There's a feeling inside all of uuuuuuus... growing stronger everydaaaaaaaay!
Wanna let it out, wanna scream and shout...
when you've got the chance to saaaaaaaay... HEEEEEEEEY!
Bubba-J + All:
Merry Christmas, from us to you!
Let the love come, shining through!
And may all your dreams come truuuuuuue!
Merry Christmaaaaaaas... Merry Christmaaaaaaas...
Merry Christmaaaaaaas... from uuuuuuus, tooooooo, yooooooooooooooou!
All:
Merry Christmaaaaaaas... (Walter: Merry Christmaaaaaaas)
Merry Christmaaaaaaas... (Walter: Merry Christmaaaaaaas)
After it was over, the monsters' felt warm inside. It was a wonderful feeling, even though Christmas wasn't for a few more months, it brought joy to their hearts. "That was beautiful" said Kurumu, with a handkerchief in her eyes. "I've heard it before, its always amazing to hear" said Ruby, doing the same thing. "It really was..." said Moka, her heart feeling warm as a hot spring. Mizore wasn't technically crying, she just sighed because it was over, it was so prepossessing. Kokoa was actually hugging the "fake Moka", that song really hit her (of course, once she realized who she was hugging, she blushed and kept claiming it was for her "real sister"). Yukari apologized for all the comments about Kurumu's 'baby bouncers', so did Kurumu vice-versa. Gin was crying and promised he would try harder not to be such a perv... though he saw 2 girls walk outside Ben's window and almost pulled out his camera.
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"Had fun?"
The monsters' would have hit the ceiling if they jumped any higher. Turning to Ben's doorway, Ben himself along his cousin and ruffian friend were standing in it, with VERY amused looks on they're faces. Kevin was leaning on the wall outside the dorm, while Ben and Gwen leaned on the sides of the doorway. "Uh... how long have you been there?" Asked Moka. "Long enough to learn Santa's a redneck..." said Kevin. "Hear Gin promise to treat women right..." said Gwen. "And see Kokoa dance on fire" finished Ben. He then pulled out a large bag from behind him and carried it in his room. "I was gonna wait til Christmas break, but..." he said, pulling the string on top of it, revealing a few items.
"What are these?" Asked Ruby. "For you guys... oh, there's my list" said Ben, picking up the 'to-do' list Moka found earlier. "Here Mizore, this is for you" said Ben, handing here some device that looked like a pair of glasses without the things to hang them from your ears. "What is it?" Asked the snow-woman, not understanding what it was. "Binoculars... since you like spying on people" said Ben. Mizore looked through the glasses... near Ben's crotch, the boy in question was oblivious to this however. Smiling warmly, she guided over to the human and hugged him. "Thank you, Ben. No ones ever done this for me before" she said. Noticing the other girls' faces, Ben ended the hug before the Christmas spirit was killed and replaced with bloodshed.
Ben then handed Yukari a pole with a Star of David on it. "A NEW WAND! Thank you so much, Ben! I love it!" Shouted Yukari, hugging Ben tightly. Kurumu pulled her off him, in which Yukari summoned a washtub. "Ouch... that hurt more than usual" Kurumu moaned, rubbing her head. Ben helped the succubus up and gave her... "BENJAMIN TENNYSON! I told you that was an inappropriate gift!" Shouted Gwen, not liking what he was handing to Kurumu. "It's just lingerie sleepwear, it can't be that baaaaaaaaaaa..." Ben turned to his cousin to answer and then turned back to Kurumu, somehow she got it on in under 5 seconds. "Well... what do you think?" Asked Kurumu huskily, in a sexy pose that was impossible to ignore.
SLAP!
Ben slapped himself to get back to the real world, maybe getting her THAT wasn't the best idea after all... but damn, it worked REALLY well! "Yup, she bears those fruits for us. Ben, your my hero" said Nosfer-Ben. "Uh... i-it looks excellent. Can you, uh... t-take it off now?" Ben asked. Kurumu glided over to him and drew circles in his chest. "Naughty boy, Tennyson. We'll need a bed first..." she said. "Ugh... y-you know what I mean..." said Ben, trying to keep his hormones under control. It didn't help that Kurumu wrapped her arms around his neck...
FLASH!
Ben vanished. "That's NOT what I meant, and you know it!" Said Grey Matter, changing back into human after he got out of the succubus' reach. He then gave Gin... "SWEET! A new HD Blu-Ray video camera! I love ya, bro! No homo" said the werewolf, getting to the window and to his dismay, those girls from before were gone. Going over to the eldest one, Ruby was given a box of... "What's with the fuzzy handcuffs?" Asked Yukari to Ruby, not understanding. She was never given an answer however.
Ben went over to Kokoa. "Unless its your blood, I don't want ANYTHING from you" she said, adamantly. "Really? Not even this?" Ben 'asked', giving her a kit of some sort. "The hell's this?" Asked the red-head. "A Transformer-Bat cleaning kit, so its for Kou too" Ben said. "Nice! I need a good scrubbing after all that transforming anyway, WEEEEEE!" Said Kou, excited. Kokoa only crossed her arms and turned away, a proud vampires way of saying: "thank you". That was all the items, the only one who didn't a present was...
"Ben, what about me?" Asked Moka, with some hurt in her voice. "Saved the best for last, I got something special for you" Ben smiled. Reaching into his pocket; he withdrew a small, long box... (AN: This was a very tempting cliffhanger, but read on)
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SLAM!
The other 3 main harem girls tramped him, for obvious reasons which I'm sure you can figure out. Kevin somehow got himself a hotdog and a soda, with Gwen sipping a smoothie. "Nothing like live entertainment" said Kevin. "Best part... its free" agreed Gwen, clinking her drink with Kevin's. "Now THIS is a Christmas present" said Nosfer-Ben. Ben managed to get the girls off of him, though in the process he accidentally got knocked into Moka. Knowing what was coming next, the girls in question made a tactical retreat to the end of the room...
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Nothing... no bright green or dark purple burst of energy, everyone sighed in relief. Not that they didn't like Inner Moka (Kokoa was hoping she would be released, of course), but at least she was predictable, the other vampire was another story. Helping his pinkette friend to her feet, Ben tried again. "Ok, take two" he joked, opening the box and inside... it wasn't what everyone was thinking, but it was still a very nice gift.
"B-B-Ben... it's... it's..." stuttered Moka, at a loss for words. It was a silver Pandora rosary, customized to look exactly like her Rosario. It had some large pink and green beads in it as well, to match her hair and eyes. Even Inner Moka was shocked, she never expected Ben to get something so expensive... which was probably thousands of dollars due to its customization. But that wasn't the only rosary in there... there were 7 in total, each different than the rest. (AN: Yeah, I don't know how Ben can afford it all either, just roll with it)
"Merry Christmas, guys" Ben said, as he gave each girl one of the expensive necklaces. Kurumu's had hearts on her's, Yukari's and Ruby's had witch hats and spellbooks respectively, Mizore's had crystals to symbolize her powers over ice, and Kokoa's had pairs of bat wings... as well as a few maces. Each girl given a necklace was completely speechless, no one has ever given them something so beautiful. Kurumu, Mizore and Yukari started arguing whose was more expensive... figuring the most costing one was the girl he loved the most. Walking over to Moka again, Ben handed her a second rosary, the only difference with this one was it had dark red and clear silver beads. "This one is for her, when she's let out" Ben smiled, closing her hand over the rosary beads. Ben turned around, but then...
"Wait" said Moka softly, she was also blushing very profusely. "Can you... help me... with mine?" She continued asking. Ben agreed to, blushed a little himself. Going behind her, he brought the necklace up to her neck and banded it together. (AN: Sparkly background, activate!) Moka's cheeks would've turned even redder if it was possible, no one has ever done this for her before. She was looking down at her gift as it was being fastened behind her neck, she could feel his muscles as they brought the silver rosary up, his intoxicating scent filling her nostrils. Leaning on Ben, she turned her neck to face him... time seemed to stop just for them. They both noticed their was mistletoe above them. Ben only did that for decoration, but even Japan followed the same tradition...
La, la, la, la, laaaaaaaaaa... la, la, la, laaaaaaaaaa...
"Ben... thank you... for such, an incredible gift..."
"Its for, an incredible person... can you tell her, your welcome for me?"
"Yes... I'll be sure to... Ben..."
"Moka..."
"Ben..."
"Moka..."
They've gotten closer than ever before... was this it? Was this the moment everyone was waiting for?!
"Ben..."
"Moka..."
They...
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SHOVE! SMOOSH!
"Hehehe, look Ben, there's mistletoe. You know what that means, right?" Said Kurumu, shoving the poor vampire away. She was about to plant one on him before she was hit by a washtub. "Get up, Moka! This is our chance!" Said Yukari, helping the vampire up for a 3-way kiss. She and Moka was then knocked away by an ice cube that was half they're size. "Ben... kiss me..." said Mizore, popping up and edging closer to him. "Me too! Please?" Ruby asked politely. Once again, the tug-o-war began. Kevin dragged a depressed Gin out of the dorm as he and Gwen began to leave. They were about to close the door when, "Guys... aren't you forgetting something?" Ben asked, trying to break free. "I don't know, did we Gwen?" Kevin 'asked' Gwen. "I'm not sure... oh yeah!" Said the Anodite, as she and Kevin said:
"Merry Christmas, Ben!"
And the door was closed. "GUYS, THAT'S NOT WHAT I MEANT! WE JUST STARTED OCTOBER! THIS ISN'T FUNNY, GET BACK HERE!" The shape-shifting human called out, but either they didn't hear him or they ignored him, mostly likely the latter. "I just love the holidays, don't you?" Commented Nosfer-Ben. 'Bah, humbug' thought the green-eyed teen. The ladies tugged him back and forth until one of them had enough and...
CHUUU!
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"
(AN: Ending Theme)
That's a wrap for this Xmas special... get it? Xmas? Wrap? ... oh, never mind. I was gonna do ALL the songs in the Don't Come Home for Christmas album, but figured that would be too much... that, and I got lazy. I was originally gonna have Ben give Kokoa and Moka a syringe as well... ya know, for easier eating! XD :P
Nosfer-Ben was gonna make an appearance originally and give comments in the "la la la" sequence, but figured that would ruin the mood. So as you've seen, there was a LOT of M-rated implications and themes... these are tiny samples of more mature content to come in the near future. Speaking of future, would you like to see more holiday specials and/or more music inputs? I think its good for "choose your own adventure" reasons, like that game Until Dawn. Let me know and I'll see ya next time!