Disclaimer: "My" Ares is based on how Kevin Smith played him in the Xena and Hercules series.

Dedication: To Kevin Smith - You will be missed

Pictures that go with this story can be find at http://www.mehlaa.50megs.com/ares/minitempeleng.htm

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~*~ More Christmas ~*~  

"YES!!!!" I think when I open the letterbox… There is a big envelope in it. I can hardly wait until I am inside. I throw my coat in the closet and I walk into the living room. "What is the fuss about." It is Ares' voice. "The swap is here." I say in the direction I think he should be. I can't see him jet. Just when I want to open the envelope it disappears from my hand. "HAY… don't do that!!!" I say. Finally the room is lit by the blue/white flash. There stands Ares with my envelope in his hand. "do you want it back?" he asks. "Yes... please." I whisper. "Well…" he starts slowly. "And what is in it for me?" While he talks he opens the envelope. Ares shakes the contents on his hand. He shakes his head whit a growl. "Christmasnonsence!!!" he says. 

"Are you going to answer me already? What are you going to give me if I give you this swap?" I look at the little things in his hand… I just can't wait to hold them and look at them. "I will make you an altar tomorrow, one who goes with your throne." I promise. He looks at the Christmas miniatures and shakes his head in aprovement. "Put out your hand." Ares says. First a little red pillow with a picture of holy appears in my hand. And then a green Christmaspillow. I look at Ares… "There was more?" He grins… A little paper bag with a snowscape on it appears. There is a little snowman in it. "Ahhhh…" I say… "so cute." "Cute???" Ares asks while shaking his head. Then a little wreath you can hang on the ceiling appears, there are little golden candles on it and little red bells are hanging from it. I love it all. Than a little red tablecloth appears and a candy cane made from clay. 

"I am going to mail Ria right away." I say. "As long as you don't forget my altar." Says Ares. "No, of cause I won't forget." I smile at the god, I am in a good mood. Swapping gives me a festive feeling… and Ares' opinion about Christmas is not going to change that. I can hear "Christmas... Nonsense" behind me, but I am not listening anymore.