Jingle Bells

Chapter 1: Christmas isn't all that great

By: Kenka

Disclaimer: Much as I would like to say that I own Ranma ½, I can't. For legal reasons, I think. But when the time comes that illegal doings can be legal, I will say I will own Ranma ½ and other various anime's I adore!

Summary: Christmas is just around the corner? What will Ranma give Akane and what will Akane give Ranma? Read and you'll find out!

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"I hate Christmas" Ranma declared sullenly that beautiful and cold day with the snow lightly falling around making everything look white and beautiful.

Akane stopped her humming of 'Silent Night' and looked at Ranma in surprise. "Eh? You don't like Christmas? But Ranma! It's the best holiday there is!"

Ranma shook his head and gestured at the snow falling with his hand. The doors were open, allowing a cold breeze to enter the silent room where Ranma and Akane were staying alone.

His blue eyes were filled with ruefulness as he sighed. "I don't like Christmas because it always snows. And when snow touches me, I become a girl." Akane's brown eyes lit in understanding but she was still surprised that Ranma hated this special holiday of bonding and peace and fun. "You know Ranma, Christmas isn't about snow at all" Akane began in a cheerful voice as she thoughtfully propped her chin on her perched hands and gazed outside where snow was dropping at everything. The surface of the little pond in their backyard had frozen into solid ice.

Ranma looked at her happy face with curiosity.

"I've never really had a real Christmas" Ranma admitted reluctantly and Akane looked at him expectantly, sympathy in her beautiful brown eyes. "Pop's and me were always training and we never rest, not even on holidays or special days. He always kept on telling me that holidays were foolish and the only important thing was training." Ranma shrugged, his voice sounding a bit depressed although he didn't notice. Akane did.

**Ranma…**

He shrugged again although his blue eyes lacked some of their usual fire. "It's no big deal actually. Besides, who would want to celebrate in such a god-awful weather? It's like below zero degrees, sheesh!"

Akane rolled her eyes. "Oh please. Don't overreact Ranma. It's not an awful weather! I love snow cause it's so much fun!" She straightened and she sobered a little. "Besides, I told you. Christmas isn't about snow, cold or weather, it's about spending time with the people close to you." Her voice was soft and almost sad.

But Ranma felt the same about Christmas. He stood up and shrugged for the last time. He pivoted on his heel and walked towards the door. Akane's sad eyes followed him. He slid the door open and paused.

"Who cares about that stuff anyway" was his nearly bitter reply as he walked away, the door sliding shut behind him.

**Baka…**

A smile crossed Akane's features as a plan formed in her mind and she nearly clapped in glee and anticipation as she stood up and quickly thought over the things needed to be done.

This was going to be an interesting Christmas.

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Well, how was it? It sucked, right? Chapter 2 coming up soon and please review!