DAY 1- December 20

"How am I supposed to find a pine tree in Konan. Hell, I don't even know what a pine tree is!" whined Tamahome, making his way through the busy streets of the city. Suddenly he spotted a shop called 'Mr. Wong's weirdo trees'.

"Aha! I bet he'll have one! Hey Mr. Wong, got any pine trees?" An old man of about seventy peered at Tamahome, a small hat that resembled a tree atop his head.

"We no have pen tree. You want banana tree? Or cocoa tree? We's a got bamboo tree. You want that?" asked the man. Walking round the shop, Tamahome stopped at one very peculiar looking tree.

"Ooh. what's this?" he asked, running his fingers over the watery leaves.

"Oh sir, that very tragic story. That Nannichuan tree. Legend say that anyone who fall out of one-"

"Never mind."



Walking in quite a frightened manner, Chiriko and Mitsukake slowly made their way towards the kitchen. The large arching entry to the kitchen seemed like large fangs ready to purge the souls of all who entered, sending them to the seventh circle of Hel- Oh. wait. No. It was all safe. Or so it seeeeemed..

"Mitsukake-san. how are we supposed to make the things Miaka told us about. Turkeys aren't even native to Konan. And what's a Yam?" asked the youngest seishi. Entering the kitchen with a six-foot long list of food to make for Miaka's celebration, Mitsukake turned and replied,

"I don't know. We shall be creative. With my knowledge of herbs, and your overall intelligence, I'm sure we can conjure up something that resembles a pumpkin spy and a hashed tomato."

"Ano. I think that's pumpkin PIE and mashed potatoes."

"Whatever."

"Obviously a doctor of your stature wouldn't be familiar with such high class things as PIE."

"Don't make me lay the smack down on you, shrimpy."

"Ooh since when did you become so feisty?"

"You are pure, pure evil."

"I know. [smirk]"



"Daaaaaaaa! These lights Miaka brought from her world don't work no da!" lifting the lights to his eye, Chichiri once again shook them around, hoping they would light up like Miaka claimed they were supposed to.

"Ne. Chichiri, maybe this makes them work." Said Nuriko, holding up the electrical plug that would turn the lights on. If they had electricity in ancient China that is.

"So whaddya do with it?" asked the fiery haired bandit. Scratching his head, he snatched the plug from Nuriko, and began to bang it against the wall.

"It's not workin! Hey Chichiri! Use yer magic to make it glow!"

"Tasuki! I won't use my magic for such a thing no da! We can do this on our own! And I don't think that's how it works no da!" cried the magician, grabbing the plug away from Tasuki, and whapping him upside the head for good measure. Turning around, they both spotted Nuriko standing on a ladder, hanging up some kind of plant.

"Yo Nuriko! Where'd ya get that?" asked Tasuki. Turning around slowly, Nuriko glared.

"Miaka gave it to me. It's Mistletoe." Shaking his brain back into his head, Tasuki bothered to ask why.

"What's it for?" asked Tasuki. Nuriko glared again, turning back to the mistletoe.

"I'm not telling."



"Miaka."

"Hotohori.."

"I've been waiting for this for a long time."

"Don't worry. I'm finally ready. Let's just make sure the others don't find out about this."

"They'll never find out, don't worry. It'll be just the two of us. Meet me in my chambers after everyone has gone to sleep."

"Oh I will. I'm so excited! I can't wait!"

"Oh. and Miaka?"

"Yes?"

"Don't forget the you-know-what."

"[giggle] I won't! It's too important! We need it!"

"Good. [grin] This will be Drismess to remember.."

"Hotohori. It's CHRISTMAS."

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To Be Continued in Chapter 3. Day 21!!!

Will Tamahome be able to find a Christmas Tree? Will Chiriko and Mitsukake succeed in killing the turkey before each other? Will Tasuki ever understand anything? Will Chichiri discover electricity several hundred years too early? Will Nuriko get a Holiday kiss? And from WHOM!? Will Miaka be able to keep her secret with Hotohori!? And what exactly is going on between them!?!?! Will this stupid 'will etc' section ever cease!?!?! OH G*D THE HORROOOOR!!!!

Stay tuned ^^