A Hedgehog Of Chaldea
The Little Santa Alter
*Sonic's Room*
The Holidays started early in Chaldea; it was still November, but they decided to go on early since, in December, Chaldea, and Sonic will experience their darkest moments ever. But it still needs to continue. Anyway, the Holidays have started for everyone, but only one Servant was prepared to hand out the presents.
"*Look At The Child In Front Of Him* So that's what happened with Dark Jeanne and Dark Gilles last night? Am I hearing all of this correct?" Sonic asks
"That is correct, Sonic," Jeanne replied
"You seem very calm, Master. It's like you've seen this type of stuff before." Jeanne Alter Santa Lily said
"Well, there are a couple of Lilys here in Chaldea, so I should expect more in the future. Or Duplcaited Servants." Sonic replied
"I'm sorry. May I ask your name and class once more?" Mash asks
"Of course. I am "Jeanne d'Arc Alter Santa Lily Lancer!"" Jeanne Alter Santa Lily replied
"Quite the name you got there. Honestly, I should've expected you to wear all black instead of white and have a rude attitude like her." Sonic said
"I'm completely different from adult-Jeanne. It makes me sad to see her give you a harsh attitude after the number of times you have been friendly with her." Jeanne Alter Santa Lily replied
"No one is that harsh to Master here than that Jeanne herself. And we're one the first Servants ever to be summoned by him when he arrived here in this world." Jeanne said
"I think I have an idea of what's going on. Jeanne Alter has become Lily. And the cause is the young Gilgamesh's potion. Am I correct?" Mash asks
"I'm sorry!" Gilgamesh (Child) said
"*Rubbing Kid Gil's Head* Hey, don't sweat it, kid. Everyone here makes mistakes around here. We all may be Non-humans, but we still act like them. That includes a talking Blue Hedgehog." Sonic replied
"Thank you, Sonic. If I were to make an excuse, it was because I was woken up at night and grabbed the wrong thing. Maybe I shouldn't have opened the door to my treasure vault while still lying on the floor." Kid Gil said
"So basically, you were sleepwalking, right?" Sonic asks
"Something like that, yes."
"I see. So this is what that weirdo looked like before she grew up. Miss Calls-Herself-a-Holy-Maiden, Master, come with me. I need to talk to you." Santa Alter said
"Something wrong, Alter?" Sonic asks
"I've never called myself anything like that!" Jeanne said
*A Few Minute Later*
"Should I call you Jeanne Alter Santa Lily?" Mash asks
"Jeanne Alter is fine. Or Santa Jeanne."
"I'll call you Jeanne Alter. Why do you want to be Santa Claus again?" Mash said
"Because I'd be the best Santa ever, duh! I can do a much better job delivering the proper, ideal presents for everyone." Jeanne Alter Santa Lily replied
"So you want to be like Master, right?" Mash said
"What?"
"Last year, after his Christmas journey with Santa Alter. Sonic returned to the Singularities that we cleared before on his own, retrieved many actual useful presents for the Servants, and had a whole gathering once it was complete. All the Servants loved their presents and still use what Sonic gave them to its day." Mash explained
"So you're saying he did all of that by himself?! I wanna do something like this year as well!" Jeanne Alter Santa Lily said
"He's experienced Chritsmas back home before he arrived here. So he already understood what to do once Christmas arrived here in Chaldea." Mash said
"This is a perfect opportunity for Master and me to hand out Christmas presents to others this year. Better than that Santa that just arrived." Jeanne Alter Santa Lily said
"I guarantee you wouldn't have said that if our Master was a weak Human." Santa Alter said
"I'm sure a human would have an understanding of Christmas as well, Alter," Sonic commented.
"Welcome back, Master. Is something wrong?" Mash asks
"After all of us, three had a discussion. I've decided that you can be Santa this year. Take this. This is Santa's secret sack. *Hands The Sack To Jeanne Alter Santa Lily* Be happy. Look's like you'll be Santa once again, Sonic. But this time, you'll be babysitting." Santa Alter said
"Th-that sounds like I'm just some useless kid! Take that back! I demand a reduction!" Jeanne Alter Santa Lily said
"Alright, Santa Jeanne, let's prepare for another Christmas adventure!" Sonic said
"Try to learn what Master does on a Christmas Holiday. Hey, it's probably going to be better than last year's Christmas." Jeanne commented
"Now then, let the Holidays begin early! Literally." Sonic said
*Christmas Adventure Begins*
Sonic and Jeanne Alter Santa Lily began their Christmas adventure of handing out presents to the Servants. But instead of traveling with Sonic carrying Jeanne Alter Santa Lily. They acquire an actual Sleigh with robotic Reindeer, created by Da Vinci, Edison, and Tesla, who both fought throughout the process. Either way, they had an actual Sleigh to travel from place to place.
"*In A Santa Suit While Controlling The Reindeers* How's the ride for you? Are you enjoying it?" Sonic asks
"It's a lot of fun! I never knew you could control several Reindeers at once." Jeanne Alter Santa Lily replied
"Days of training paid off for moments like this. This isn't the only vehicle I can control. But we will talk about that later. Anyway, who's our first person on the wishlist?" Sonic asks
"Let me see. The first request will be from Jea... Jean..." Jeanne Alter Santa Lily
"Jing Ke? Alright, another stop with Jing Ke, Marta, and Ushiwakamaru. I wonder if it will be the same as last year's incident. Either way, ensure we get them the best presents this year." Sonic said
"Right on it, Sonic! Let's show that fake Santa that will beat her at her own game!" Jeanne Alter Santa Lily replied
*With Martha, Jing Ke, And Ushiwakamaru*
"A gain. We're doing this. Again. This year!? Even Ushiwakamaru's drunk as well!" Martha said
"*Completely Drunk* Don't worry about it. How about a drink, Martha?" Ushiwakamaru said
"Stop talking nonsense. We only need one person who talks like that." Martha said
"*More Drunk Then Ushiwakamaru* Maaarrrthaaa! Why don't you make some of that Yukhoe again?! Use your fists! Smash the meat! You know, the thing that magically tastes better that way!" Jing Ke said
"You two are a pain this year, too!"
*Slightly Drunk* But Christmas is so much fun. Why didn't Master or you told me about it last year? Hey, Martha. Hey. Hey. Hey." Mata Hari said
"I knew something like this would happen the second this month arrived. Jing Ke! Do you have any other requests?" Martha asks
"I have plenty of alcohol."
"Oh, oh! Over here! Over here! I have a request. I want a crockpot. Would that be okay?" Ushiwakamaru asks
"What is a crockpot? Is it for crocodiles?" Mata Hari said
"No, I was hoping to make some soft-shell turtle soup."
"Turtle soup, huh!? That sounds good! That will invigorate you! We can try to make Master eat it! I'm sure he won't mind." Jing Ke said
"Well, unfortunately, I didn't procure any soft-shell turtles. Why would you need to be invigorated on such a holy day? Sure, I can see you celebrating a bit, but more than anything, it is a time for reverence and..."
"Hahahahaha, what are you saying, Martha? There's a colossal turtle right here." Ushiwakamaru Pointed Out
"That's Tarasque! Tarasque!" Martha shouted
"Hey, Ushiwakamaru. Don't you feel bad for Tarasque? Besides, no way a turtle this big would taste good!" Mata Hari said
"Then how about giving it a try?! Hahahahaha! Tarasque soup! Tarasque soup!"
"And I stand corrected! These four are enjoying a little party once again in December." Sonic commented
"Look at these weirdos. All the adults are ganging up on that poor turtle. It's like a scene from hell." Jeanne Alter Santa Lily replied
"Oh, the Santas are both here. Did you come again? So soon?" Martha said
"Yes! We're here! And just like last year, you're all so bad! You're all getting Drunk! Drunk in a cave! And you call yourselves adults!? Are you dummies?!" Jeanne Alter Santa Lily said
"I know that Santa next to you is Master, but weren't you taler last year?" Martha asks
"H-hey! Could you not pick on me? I'm going to grow! I'm GONNA get taller!" Jeanne Alter Santa Lily shouted
"Santas?! You arrived again! Come, come. Have a drink." Jing Ke said
"That's okay, Jing Ke. Stuff like that isn't my type of thing," Sonic replied
"This is why I hate drunk people! This isn't Christmas at all!" Jeanne Alter Santa Lily said
"Well, this time, I came prepared. *Opens The Sack And Takes Out A Few Potions And Actual Christmas Presents* Here, give them each potion." Sonic said
"Okay! Hey, weird ladies, here's your presents! *Throws Them A Potion Each* I hope this works." Jeanne Alter Santa Lily said
"*Grab's The Potion* Ahahahaha. What's this? *Drinks It."
"Some sort of new alcohol? *Drinks.*."
"This tastes funny."
"It's a detoxifier." Jeanne Alter Santa Lily said
"What."
"Servants shouldn't be getting drunk! That's bad, that's real bad. This medicine is, so you always keep your sense of duty as a Servant. Oh, please do be careful. It also means if you drink any alcohol, you'll take damage." Jeanne Alter Santa Lily explained
"Th-that can't be! Can't I drink? Wh-what's the point in living now?" Jing Ke said
"Things were finally about to get wild and fun. It's going to be tough being sober on Christmas." Ushiwakamaru said
"Oh my. I can't use alcohol as an excuse to do things anymore *Looks At Sonic.*" Mata Hari said
"*Confused* What are you talking about, Mata Hari? Why are you giving that look?" Sonic asks
"Hehehehe."
"You didn't take this medicine? Did you?" Martha asks
"I didn't know how, so I had a Caster make it. I don't know who he was, but he wore white clothes." Jeanne Alter Santa Lily replied
"Did he have long hair? It was long hair, wasn't it? Hahahahaha, let's go stab him. Stabbity stab!" Jing Ke said
"I shall accompany you to the very gates of hell! Haha, hahaha, hahahahaha!" Ushiwakamaru replied
"I think I'll come along, too. Martha, you handle the rest." Mata Hari said
"Before you go and do whatever. *Hands Out Each Present To Each Servant* These are your actual presents. I promise I grabbed the newest things that you'll enjoy! *Hops Back Into The Sleigh With Jeanne Alter Santa Lily As They Sleighed Away* Merry early Christmas!" Sonic shouted
*Someplace Else*
"Hmph, Lord Amakusa. What is Fuuma waiting for?" Touta asks
"He requested a present from Santa Claus." Amakusa Shirou replied
"Hahaha! I see! I see! Even the leader of the Fuuma Clan is still human, eh? I thought ninjas were just puppets on strings without human emotions. Man, that's so cute!" Touta said
"We Servants find our psychological ages strongly affected by our physical bodies. A 15-year-old body means his mind has regressed to that of a 15-year-old." Amakusa Shirou replied
"Memories of our older selves often feel like somebody else's business. Servants are such strange beings as our Master, a talking animal. But Lord Amakusa, is this "Santa Claus" genuine? Handing out presents sounds like the work of a celestial maiden." Touta asks
"They're here!" Fuuma shouted
"*The Sleigh Lands As Both Him And Jeanne Alter Santa Lily Hopped Out Of The Sleigh* Hey there, Fuuma, Touta, and Amakusa! Merry early Christmas to you!" Sonic said
"Thanks for waiting! You must be Fuuma Kotarou!" Jeanne Alter Santa Lily said
"Master? And a child?" Fuuma said
"Turn that frown upside down, Fuuma! We have the present that you wished you wanted!" Sonic said
Sonic opens the sack and rumbles through it, taking out a present and handing it to Fuuma, who had the biggest smile on his face once revealing the Present.
"Thank you, Santa! Or Master. I-I don't know what to call you. But thank you." Fuuma thanking Sonic
"Don't mention it, Fuuma. Just trying to spread the Holiday cheer throughout the world!" Sonic replied
"Wait! I have another present for you! *Pulls Out A Giant Book* You truly need this Japanese-English dictionary!" Jeanne Alter Santa Lily said
"A dictionary as well?" Fuuma asks
"What's the matter? Do you not enjoy my gift to you? That's what I had on my end of the wishlist." Jeanne Alter Santa Lily replied
"Well, isn't this a surprise to see? An actual present and a dictionary. Mixed reactions, I would say." Touta said
"I don't even know how to react to this present. Is there a reason for this?" Fuuma asks
"Don't worry, Fuuma. Presents like these were handed out last year's Christmas as well. So I took the opportunity to make my very own sack with actual presents for every Servant here." Sonic replied
"I see. It seems you came prepared for such a holiday. Anyway, thank you for the presents this year, Sonic. You as well, little Santa. I don't know how, but I'll try to use this Dictionary one way or another." Fuuma said
"Maybe Santa is getting to his usual things after being gone for some time. Anyway, thanks for stopping by and handing us presents, Sonic." Touta said
"Don't mention it, Touta. Merry Christmas." Sonic said
"*Frowning*."
*With Sonic And Jeanne Alter Santa Lily*
"Sonic. Am I doing this all wrong? It seems that each Servant is enjoying your presents rather than mine. It's hard being Santa myself. I thought, " Jeanne Alter Santa Lily asks.
"Jeanne.
"Oh? Don't tell me you're giving up on being Santa!" A voice said
Sonic and Jeanne turned around and noticed another person sitting behind them with a mask on him.
"What the?!" Sonic said
"Who's there!?"
"Hehe. Only a fool would reveal his identity when asked. But I suppose there's no harm in it. I am Santa Island Mask, the mysterious Servant who lives on Santa Island!"
"But, aren't you Amauku-"
"SANTA ISLAND MASK, OKAY?! S-Sorry got a little carried away there. Just because I'm wearing red doesn't mean I am related to any "Emiya" or "Shirou." Santa Island Mask replied
"I know who EMIYA is. But someone with the name Emiya Shirou. Never heard of them before. Anyway, are you here to help Jeanne?" Sonic asks
"I am here to teach Jeanne your ways of Christmas. You mustn't let Fuuma not liking your present get you down. Santa's job is always to get back up and deliver smiles. Stand and present. You must stand up and give presents. Even Scrooge made it in time. There's no way YOU can fail, right? Whenever you're lost or in trouble, I shall appear." Santa Island Mask said
"Does that make you my mentor as well?"
"Umm, sure, why not. Then I shall guide you on becoming a true Santa."
*Later*
"Here are the plates!"
"Mister, is there anything else I can help with? Oh, noisemakers! Those are important, right?" Rhyme asks
"Oh hey, you two, wait. Be careful with the noisemakers. The sound will echo in a labyrinth. You must be mindful of your neighbors, especially at festival time." EMIYA shouted
"Okay!"
"I had hoped to avoid a repeat of last year by spending this year alone in a quiet labyrinth. *Looking At Asterios* Don't worry. You got roped into this, too. Don't be so timid. I know this is foreign to you, but it's a celebration, so try to embrace it wholeheartedly. Even though we come from different worlds, Master and I know our generations get excited about holidays and events. Don't worry about me. Make noise, and have a good time." EMIYA said
"Okay. Chrissmas... is... name?" Asterios asks
"Guess what, guess what! This year we asked Santa for a doll!" Jack said
"Sonic told me that these Kids usually wish for presents like those. So I'm not too bothered by it." EMIYA thought
"They say the dolls of us are super popular! So we want one as a present!" Jack said
"Wait, those are not dolls. It's action figures! Even our Master has his action figure lineups based on himself!" EMIYA said
"Mommy has dolls of herself as well?" Jack asks
"How lucky of our Master to figures of himself. Either way, I asked for a book! But a new tea set would be nice too! What did you ask for, Asterios?" Rhyme asks
"Nothing... really..."
"Huh!? What a waaaaaaste!" Jack and Rhyme said
"Ask for something! Or we'll dismember you!" Jack said
"Dismember? Oh, she means that'll be something to remember!" EMIYA said
"We'll help you! Asterios, what do you want?" Rhyme asks
"It's... secret..."
"We hope your wish comes true!" Jack said
"We'll pray that your wish comes true!" Rhyme said
"Oh. Someone...is here..." Asterios said
"It must be Santa!"
"Let's go meet them!"
*With Sonic And Jack*
"*Looking At The Address On The List* this is where Jack and Nursery Rhyme are located," Sonic said
"I feel like we got ourselves lost. Mainly because of me wandering around. Hey, someone's here! Good, it must be the people who asked Santa for presents! Hello! I'm Jeanne d'Arc Alter Santa Lily!"
The two notice a giant snowman running toward them at full speed. Jeanne yells and hides behind Sonic as the Burst Wisp appears and spins around the snowman, causing it to melt in front of them before melting and turning into a puddle of water.
"Okay, now with that out of the way. Now let's find Jack and Rhyme and hand them their gifts." Sonic said
"Santa! Santa!"
"Wheeere aaare yooou!?"
"Those voices! The sweet voices of innocent children calling for Santa!" Jeanne Alter Santa Lily said
"We're right here, kids! Merry Christmas!" Sonic shouted
"*Arrives While Hold Jack's Hand* Oh good. We finally found you!" Rhyme said
"Santa! You came back! Wait a minute, who's that next to you, Santa?" Jack asks
"O-Oh! I am Jeanne d'Arc Alter Santa Lily!" Jeanne d'Arc Alter Santa Lily replied
"It's a fun name, like spam!" Rhyme said
"What?!"
"Santa! Do you have all the presents we asked for this year?" Jack asks
"I sure do, Jack! *Hands The Sack To Jeanne* Jeanne will give them right now!" Sonic replied
"Y-Yea! Look, I'll give you your presents! *Looks through The Sack, Only To Find Nothing Useful Inside* S-Sonic? Where is the sack filled with virtual gifts?" Jeanne d'Arc Alter Santa Lily asks
"Hmmm? Did I take down the wrong sack from the Sleigh?" Sonic replied
"What are we going to do?" Jeanne d'Arc Alter Santa Lily asks
"I can run back and grab the correct one," Sonic replied
Suddenly, an arrow lands in front of them as roses poofed out. Moments later, a figure appears.
"When the situation is dire, he comes running. I am... Santa Island Mask!"
"Amakusa-"
"SANTA ISLAND MASK! Anyway, why don't Santa heads out and returns with the little girls' presents! They are waiting!" Santa Island Mask said
"An introduction you have there, but I'll go get the presents. *Speeds Off And Returns With Another Sack Of Presents* Oh, would you look at this? Presents for both Rhyme and Jack." Sonic said
"Yaaay! Presents!"
"See? Santa brought gifts just for the two of you." Santa Island Mask said
"Santa? Is that masked person Mommy?" Jack asks
"No, unfortunately, I am not your mother. But in a way, Christmas is a day when everyone is your mother. Isn't that wonderful? *Get's Punched In The Back By Sonic* OW! What the?!"
"She'll kill us if we mention "Mommy" to her. I would've been a goner if my blue fur wasn't here to keep her warm." Sonic whispers
"Okay, new Santa! It's time..."
"...to invite you to our tea party!"
"Th-thank you very much. I'll give you your presents there!"
*Later*
"Welcome! Master, I see you are again dressed for the holiday this year. And... the new Santa?" EMIYA asks
"Jeanne Spam d'Arc Spam Alter Spam Santa Spam Lily Spam, right?" Jack replied
"What the hell?!" EMIYA confuse"
"Take the spam part out, please! Emiya, You didn't request a Christmas present, did?" Jeanne d'Arc Alter Santa Lily asks.
"Unfortunately, I'm too old for that. And in my homeland, the parents and guardians are the ones to give the presents." EMIYA replied
"Asterios didn't make any requests, either. Don't you have anything you want?" Jeanne d'Arc Alter Santa Lily said
"I do... But... Secret..." Asterios replied
"Oh, come on, Asterios. I may be young and not look natural, but I'm a full-fledged Santa Claus! Now tell me what you want!" Jeanne d'Arc Alter Santa Lily asks
"I want... stay forever... with Master..." Asterios replied
"Huh?"
"W-What do you mean, Asterios?" Sonic asks
"Adventure... ending soon... I will... disappear... after all... done.." Asterios replied
"Oh, you're talking about the final missions of our Singularity mission, and once all are cleared and fixed. Will you return to the Throne of Heroes? Is that you are talking about?" Sonic asks
"...I don't... want to... leave you... Euryale doesn't... want to... leave either..."
"I see. Roman told me that once all of this is completed. Then I should expect every Servant I summoned to return to the Throne Of Heroes soon after. All forced by the mages' associations. But let me tell you something, Asterios, that goes for the rest of you. As I said a while ago, I can care less about the association. Sure they may hate me, but who cares, right? No one is leaving here. Even after Humanity is saved later this month. You guys aren't going anywhere. Together, we are a team. Here to fight for what's good for this world. Hey, even at some point, if the mage's association decides to turn against us and fight. We will fight back as well."
"Thank you... Master... *Pats Sonic's Head*" Asterios said
"That's what I like to hear from you, Sonic. A Servant's Master should be able to fight for what's right for others then fighting for themselves. Didn't you forget about the Director, Olga?" EMIYA asks
"Don't worry, once we collect the last Emerald this month and return from it. We are going straight toward Olga and finally healing her from her wounds one year after the incident. Everyone in Chaldea is excited to see the Director finally wake up after a year of being inside a coma." Sonic replied
"That's probably one of the best Christmas gifts you can give someone. Bring someone back to life from their injuries and keep friends after the war." Jeanne said
"I am excited to see Olga once again. But I'm a little bittersweet about it. Don't get me wrong, seeing Olga again will be excellent for Chaldea, but I wish I could've saved the other master in training when I arrived here. So many young souls were taken away that day, and I still haven't forgiven myself for it." Sonic said
"Don't worry, Mommy. I'm sure those humans knew you wanted to save them." Jack said
"You were new to such a place. You did your best to save them, and that's what matters most. You were already a hero in their eyes when they saw you trying to rescue them." Rhyme said
"Thank you, guys. That's what I hear from you." Sonic said
"Anyway, let's move from the serious topic and move on to something more fun and cheerful? Now, let's give these two their presents!" Jeanne d'Arc Alter Santa Lily said
"What kind of present is it? I can't wait! I just can't wait!" Rhyme said
"A dolly! A dolly!" Jack said
"Alright, you two, Merry Christmas from Santa! *Throws Several Presents Each For Jack And Rhyme As They Were Excited For The Amount Of Presents They Gotten Again.*."
"Yay! Presents! Thank you, Santa!" Jack and Rhyme hugging Sonic
"Merry Christmas, you two! Hope you enjoy them!" Sonic said
"*Watches* L-Let me handle this again, Sonic. May I?" Jeanne d'Arc Alter Santa Lily said
"Sure thing Jeanne! Go right ahead!"
"*Opens The Sack And Begins To Look Through It* I-It'll be fine. I'm sure this will be useful... For you two. *Pulls Out A Random Presents Out For Both Jack And Rhyme* M-Merry Chritsmas." Jeanne said
"..."
"..."
"..."
"..."
"I-I brought some notebooks and pencils for you two to study. *Tearing Up* I-It's good for us to study, right? *Tears Rolling Down Her Eyes* N-No, I'm sorry!" Jeanne ran away while crying
"W-Wait! Jeanne! Come back! *Look's At Jeanne Running Away With A Sad Expression And Ears Down,* Jeanne..." Sonic called
"Sh-she ran away..." Jack said
"What do we do? Santa got sad! On Christmas! Is it our fault?"
"It wasn't. Just enjoy the presents Master gave you right now." EMIYA said
"What...do we do...? Th-this...is a problem..." Asterios said
"A-Am I not helping Jeanne that much? Does her looking at me get sad thinking she can do something similar like me?" Sonic asks
"You may feel that way because you know Christmas much more, but it isn't your fault, Sonic. You shady-looking guy in the mask who's been creeping in the corner this whole time. You got a solution?" EMIYA said
"Before we start thinking about a solution, shouldn't we begin by identifying the problem?"
"Outside*
"Saaantaaa!"
"Who-wha!?"
"Oh, there you are!" Jack said
"Wow, you're so fast! Were you going to leave, Master!?" Rhyme said
"I-I was not! I-I don't have anything else to say to you once I've given you your present. I have to go give the rest out." Jeanne d'Arc Alter Santa Lily said
"We don't need the presents from any of you two," Jack said
"Huh?"
"Yeah. We decided to hand back the presents that Master decided to give us. We talked for a little while and concluded that we want you to grant our wish!" Rhyme said
"B-But wasn't it a doll?"
"We don't need that! We don't need a doll, or a stuffed animal, or cake, or a tree, or a star, or a party, or anything!" Rhyme replied
" Th-then what do you want!? There's nothing else I can give you!" Jeanne d'Arc Alter Santa Lily said
"There is! There is something, Santa!" Jack said
"We want to see the sea!"
"We wanna go see the beach!"
"You mean the ocean? Um... I've only heard of it... But is it the place where it blows and roars, and is different than the land..." Jeanne d'Arc Alter Santa Lily replied
"We don't know the complicated stuff! We don't know, but Asterios brags about it!" Jack said
"He says it's big! Super-big! Ultra-big! He says we're like pebbles next to it! If we're pebbles, is Asterios a big rock?" Rhyme said
"We've never left London and never seen the sea! We died before we could." Jack said
"Asterios went with Master, and I hear they rode on a boat and had a big adventure on the sea a while back! Hey even told funny stories about Master and his fear of water. I'm jealous! I'm so really jealous!" Rhyme said
"Wait a minute. Are you saying that you are going to see the sea? But that's..."
Moments later, the Santa Island Mask and Sonic arrive.
"Jeanne!"
"Santa Island Mask, at your service!"
"Master! My mentor! Please, tell me! What should I do!?"
"Well, you should grant their request. They have given their gifts back to Sonic. You should give their request. Which means you have to present them with another wish. But children are selfish. So, if you don't grant their request, they'll keep throwing anything you give them right back in your face! They're such a headache! *Gets Punched In The Back By Sonic Again* OW! Not again!"
"I-I understand! Jack, Nursery Rhyme. I'll use the Llamrei Mark II to carry you to the sea!"
"Yay!"
"Okay, let's go!"
Sonic, Jeanne d'Arc Alter Santa Lily, Nursery Rhyme, And Jack all hopped into the Sleigh as Sonic prepared to take off.
"Hope you three are ready for an adventure through the sea cause here we go! *Sleigh Begins To Fly Away*."
*Later*
Sonic, Jeanne, Jack, and Nursey Rhyme, now flying above the clouds, were heading toward the beach. Something that Jack and Rhyme have wanted to see ever since Asterios talked about it.
"Look how high we are! This is so much fun!" Jack said
"Fools! You dare pass me?" A voice said
Sonic quickly stops the Sleigh midair and notices a giant floating Leonidas standing in the distance.
"Leonidas? Did you just call these kids Fools?!" Sonic said
"O-Oh! I'm sorry about that. But still, You shall not pass! I cannot let you grant their wish of seeing the ocean!" Leonidas replied
"H-huh!? Why? Why?" Jeanne d'Arc Alter Santa Lily said
"Well, you see..."
"That's more of a reason for me to ignore you and continue with the journey," Sonic said
"Wait! Wait! We have been ordered not to let you show them the sea! By a mastermind. Yes, something like that! You shall not pass! Not another step! Not!" Leonidas replied
"You're so mean! We don't like you, mister!" Jack said
"That's right! Only meanies, devils, and the Queen of Hearts bully children!" Rhyme said
"HEY! I don't like it either!"
"Mommy? Can you do something about this man?" Jack asks
"Leo, my enemy back home is an Egghead Mastermind who's failed to control the world multiple times because of me. If anything, I can take on someone like this Mastermind, just so these two behind me can witness the beach." Sonic replied
"Okay! Okay! You win this round, Sonic. But can you at least continue on this thing on foot?" Leonidas asks
"Sorry, Leo. Maybe some other time." Sonic replied
"*Stops Sonic Before They Can Continue On* Hold up! I almost forgot to tell you. A group of Servants is waiting ahead: the Fabulous Five, The Magnificent Seven, the Dirty Dozen, or something like that! I must have miscounted then... Pardon me. There may be a little less than that." Leonidas said
"Don't worry. We will fly over them and head towards the sea instead." Jeanne Alter Santa Lily said
"W-Well. They are important people you must encounter either way, anyway. Leonidas out." Leonidas disappearing
"That mister is weird," Jack said
"Important to encounter, huh?" Sonic said
*The Next Day*
"Good morning, Senpai! It's snowing again today." Mash said
"And this time, we can see where we are going," Sonic replied
"After a nice rest sleeping next to Master. It's time to head to the sea!" Rhyme said
"So I couldn't move my body that much last night. Anyway, let's hop onto the Sleigh and get going." Sonic said
"May I finally make my appearance?"
"Wh-who's that!?" Jeanne Alter Santa Lily said
"Hehehe... I am the cruel contortionist, Hassan of the Cursed Arm. I will not allow you to reach the sea." Cursed Arm said
"How exciting," Sonic said
"What do you mean? You didn't even sound excited there, Sonic." Cursed Arm said
"And also, Leonidas stopped us yesterday. So you decided to make another excuse for Santa Jeanne to fight?" Sonic asks
"Ah ha! Yes, that! ...Hehehe, because the real Santa is right here." Cursed Arm said
"That sounded like you just thought of it when Master said it." Santa Jenne replied
"Hehehe! Time to make your appearance! The true Santa... Lord Santam!"
"I ask of you: What is Santa?"
"Santa is the granter of wishes! Someone who brings happiness by bringing gifts! Well, I may not be the best at that yet, though." Santa Jenne replied
"Santas are faceless watchmen who wander from shadow to shadow, hidden from the world!"
"What about me? I have been handing out presents like this for a second time in a roll now, and I don't mind people remembering me." Sonic said
"Why did you say that, Sonic?!"
"Emiya? What are you doing?" Santa Jeanne said
"What are you doing? Are you playing dress-up? Should we join?" Jack asks
"Oh, Mister Emiya. Playing make-believe masked heroes is embarrassing for adults, you know?"
"How did they figure it out?! They couldn't figure out Santa Island Mask."
"First of all, it's Amakusa. And second of all, what exactly are you to teach Jeanne here? Can it be talked without any fighting?" Sonic asks
"I was summoned to correct your mistaken view of Santa," EMIYA said
"Mistaken view of Santa?"
"*Scratching Head* Even Tails would be confused by an interaction like this. Anyway, EMIYA, we don't have time to talk. I'm here to take these three to the beach for the first time." Sonic said
"W-Wait!"
Moments later, Sonic, Jack, Santa Jeanne, and Rhyme flew away towards the sea while EMIYA and Cursed Arm watched.
"Well, that didn't go exactly as planned." Cursed Arm said
"Sonic isn't no clueless Master. He's always one step in front of the rest of the Servants. Anyway, we must follow them." EMIYA said
*Later*
"*Removing The Santa Outfit* Looks like I won't be needing this right now," Sonic said
"Oh, there isn't any snow around here. You're almost to the sea." Mash said
"Hey, Jeanne."
"S-sorry. What is it?"
"Ummm, you want to hold hands?" Jack asks
"Oh, no. I'm fine."
"You're trembling. Then I'll hold your hand, too! *Holds Jeanne's Hand With Jack.*."
"U-Um, Master?"
"Come on, you three. *Hold Jack's Hand* Let's see what you want to see." Sonic said
*At The Beach*
Later, the four made their way towards the beach as they watched the beautiful sunset with the waves.
"Wow, this is the sea? Amazing. It's amazing!" Jack said
"It's amazing, it's scary, but it's so pretty! And the sunset is beautiful!" Rhyme said
"The sun is setting! It looks like it's melting into the ocean! Have you experienced like this before, Mommy?" Jack asks
"Multiple times. This is what I used to love doing back in my world. Stare at the sunset at peaceful night." Sonic replied
"Can't we go swimming? It should be all right. We're Servants!" Jack said
"Maybe it's disgraceful. Oooh, water is terrible for paper!" Rhyme replied
"Awww. Then what about you, Jeanne? Jeanne, you don't mind, right?" Jack asks
The three turn and notice Jeanne tearing up for a while before crying.
"Jeanne?" Sonic said
"*Crying* This. Right, this. I was wrong from the beginning. I was wrong. This. Is. My. Dream! I wanted to see the sea! I wanted to see this. I wanted to see this...! For the longest, most prolonged time, I wanted to see the sea...! *Crying* I'm sorry... I'm sorry! We didn't come here to grant your wishes." Jeanne crying
"It's fine. It's fine." Rhyme said
"Yeah, it's okay. We don't mind. You did your best. You did the best any Santa could." Jack said
"Let's listen to the churning waves. Let's watch the waves break. A primordial display as fierce as the end of the world. And yet, it's such a beautiful scene." Rhyme said
Moments later, Jack and Rhyme hugged Jeanne, who was still crying. Sonic walks up to Jeanne Santa and wipes the tears off her face before hugging her soon after. Sonic also embraces them as the four hug each other. The four continue to hug each other until suddenly. Tears rolled down Sonic's eyes.
"*Tears Rolling Down His Eyes* Heh, it looks like you finally made a Hedgehog show his true colors like me. Well done, you three." Sonic said
"*Notice Sonic With Tears Rolling Down His Face* M-Mommy?! You're crying..." Jack said
"Master..." Rhyme said
"Sonic?" Jeanne said
"*Wiping The Tears Off His Face* Don't worry, kids. I'm fine. I'm just thinking about the amount of stuff we've all been through. All the fighting we all had to encounter. It is coming to an end soon. Soon enough, we will all spend the rest of our days in peace together. Smiling, laughing, getting angry, crying, everything a normal human being can feel. Every Servant I summoned, including you three, has brought me some of the most incredible memories I can ever had. And I cannot thank each and every one of you for those memories." Sonic replied
"*Tearing Up* M-Mommy. Please promise me. When Humanity is saved, let us be together till the end. No matter what happens. I'll always be with you." Jack said
"*Tearing Up As Well* That's correct, Master. You might be a talking animal, but you're the best Master we ever had!" Rhyme said
"Y-Yea! We don't want to ever leave you. You yourself brought us some of the happiest moments we ever had together. I will always cherish what you brought us all. Considering that you were a new Master. We still enjoyed it! That's the most important Christmas present I want from you. To stay with us forever." Jeanne Santa said
"Thank you, guys. I promise that I will stay with all till the end. No matter what." Sonic replied
*At A Distances*
"*Tears Rolling Down Her Face* S-Senpai... To see you crying is something I would never thought I would see." Mash said
"*Watching* Master... who never stopped smiling, even when times were tough... is crying... everything that has happened to us. All the battles and adventures are finally ending soon. Something that he promised that will end ever since arriving in our world. Including Jeanne, Wanting to see the sea...was my wish, my desire. It was a silly dream I had in my childhood. So much so that when I departed at age 17, I had left it behind. My young self was simply a child who enjoyed everyday life." Jeanne said
"I managed to figure out Jeanne's two wishes she ever wanted. See the beach for the first time and admit to Master that she want's him to stay here with us forever once Humanity is restored. Alongside Jack and Rhyme." Santa Alter said
"To think I would see Sonic and Jeanne Alter become closer then ever is something I always wished those two would happen before. And seeing Sonic finally letting out his pain and suffering gives me a relief. I can tell that he's been holding back his emotions for a while now." Amakusa said
"I thank you for letting Sonic become?" Mash said
"I never planned this." Amakusa said
"Neither did I." Jeanne said
"The plan itself wasn't actually mine." Santa Alter said
"Mash, you haven't figured it out? The one who planned this is the one who understands Servants the most. The one who understands who is best for which role, and who should guide her along the way .And, it must be someone that THE Jeanne Alter trusts from the bottom of her heart, even in her Lily form. That of course, was Master along. Though the crying part wasn't planned. He knew exactly what Jeanne always wanted to have. That's why some of us decided to go on with his plans." EMIYA said
"It was also Sonic's plan to ask Da Vinci, Tesla, and Edison to make the sleigh look like a futuristic sleigh." Santa Alter said
"Why didn't anyone tell me?" Mash asks
"Master told us to stay quiet. We were told that Mash could not tell a lie, and telling her would ruin the plan." EMIYA replied
"..."
"Will be honest though, none of us expected to see our strong Master to cry. But that goes to show that even heroes can show emotions as well." Leonidas said
"Will make that we will stand by Master's side until the end. A animal he may be but it doesn't stop us from supporting him as much as possible. Including Jeanne." Cursed Arm said
"We thank Master for his hard work around Chaldea. Once Olga and Humanity is saved, peace will soon be with us." Jeanne said
"With Master... Together... Forever..." Asterios said
"I just got word that every Servant has heard the news of Master crying and are now preparing to give him their full support once he returns." EMIYA said
*Back With Sonic, Jeanne Santa, Jack, And Rhyme*
"Master! I'm Santa, but I'm still young. I'm immature, selfish, and helpless. But still, I'm here right now! I want to do my best to help you, Sonic! So, um, well, even when Christmas is over, even if spring, summer, and autumn come! I'll always be with you. Got it? Don't ever leave us! I love you, Master!" Jeanne Alter Santa Lily said
"*Smiles* I'll always be with all of you!" Sonic replied
Jeanne d'Arc Alter Santa Lily Has Joined The Resistances
To Be Continue...
"Next Time: Babylonia." Sonic As The Narrator