Merry Christmas to all! Even if you don't celebrate it. If you don't, I mean no insult to your religion or customs. Really. I promise! But I do celebrate it. I'm Methodist and proud of it! Umm.yeah. Itukki suggested a Christmas chapter, so here it is. I'm not going for funny on this chapter, so don't expect my usual, kinda cheap laughs.

The First Christmas

"There," Relena said in a hushed whisper, stepping down from the chair she was on. The tree was decorated, right down to the star on top. Heero smiled, draping his arms across her shoulders.

"It looks great," he told her, "Merry Christmas." Relena reached over and turned off the light, so the comforting, multi-colored glow of the tree illuminated over the couple. Awe swept over them, seeping into every corner of the decorated house, Christmas spirit very much alive in the room. Heero pressed his lips against Relena's ear.

"Wait a moment," he whispered, walking off. Relena said nothing, still captured by the tree.

" 'For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son,' " Relena quoted, then smiled, "Whom was born on the very night of tommorow."

By this time, Heero had returned and placed a package under the tree. He rejoined Relena.

"The first gift under the tree," he told her, "is for you."

"That's not necessary," Relena said, "I have you, soon we'll have a child, and we're both here. Even through it all. What more do I need?"

"But it is necessary," Heero smiled, "It's a tradition." Relena turned to face him.

"Heero-" she was interrupted by the doorbell ringing. Hand in hand, the two went to answer it.

The door was opened to reveal a group of children, pink nosed and cheeked, beaming in the light of the doorway. A woman was with them, and she motioned the group into place. Collectively, the children opened their mouths.

"Well the fire is slowly dying, and my dear we're still goodbye-ing. And since I've no place to go, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! When we've finally kissed good-night, how I hate a'goin out in the storm. But if you really hold me tight, all the way home I'll be warm!" Relena and Heero applauded when the children finished the song. But they weren't done yet.

"Deck the halls with balls of holly, fa la la la la la la la la! 'Tis the season to be jolly, fa la la la la la la la la! Don we now our gay apparel, fa la la la la la la la la! Join the ancient, yule-time carol, fa la la la la la la la la!" (*Sailor Kirby note* I'm sorry, I more than likely got the word to both these songs wrong. But, whatever. ^-^) Relena clapped energetically, Heero joining in.

"That was wonderful!" she exclaimed, then opened the door even wider, "Won't you all come in for some cocoa or something?" The lady shook her head.

"Thanks, miss, but we've got a whole list of houses to visit, and the kiddies have to be home in half an hour because of their bedtimes. We should be going along now."

"Wait just a second!" Relena pleaded, running into the kitchen. She pulled out a box of candy-canes.

"Here, each of you take one," Relena gave each kid a cane, even handing the lady one.

"Merry Christmas!" echoed as the carolers waved down the walkway. Relena and Heero waved as they disappeared down the street. Relena sighed contently, leaning her head on Heero's shoulder.

"Heero, it's just like magic." Even as she uttered those words, a small flurry swept onto her face. She looked up towards the heavens, only to see what could only be snow.

"Relena, it's SNOWING," Heero said, captivated, "It *is* magic." She looked up at him, and immediately noticed two things. One, Heero had a few pieces of tinsel stuck in his hair, and two. Mistletoe. Heero followed her gaze, eyes widening. He looked at her.

"It's a Christmas law," Relena pointed out. Heero needed no convincing as he pulled her close to him.

And far off in the distance, bells chimed.

Author's note: Don't have much to say. Merry Christmas everyone. Again.

I especially send Christmas wishes to Zer0 Kataru (may you find your soul), YaYuki (enough said), and Black. But that doesn't mean I don't wish everyone else happy holidays! Regular chapters should resume.