A/N: To all of you who have been e-mailing and texting me about 'Yume o Miru' and 'Time Will Pass Me By', I will definitely continue it after you've been so nice and was able to find time to read and review it. Allow me to finish this first as to this will only be about 5 to 6 chapters. Oh, and please, please review! It makes me want to write even more and if you want, drop some comments and suggestions for my two hiatus ficcies to give me ideas, ne? Thankies!

Note: Thanks to everyone who reviewed and added me into their favorites list and author alert. Thank you! –grins-

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A View of Christmas

By: Star of FallinOutFallinIn

Juubei and Kazuki: The Best Buy

"Shido… you have to help me. What can I buy Kazuki for Christmas?" Juubei asked his companion who was attending his animals. "I really don't know what to do."

Shido rolled his eyes, tickling his tiger's chin. "You know… I have something to say. Why not go home first because you're practically more than a thousand miles away from your loved-one?"

"That's easy for you to say because Madoka's here." Shido frowned.

"Whatever you say. I'm really serious, though."

"Can you not understand me? I'm training so I can protect Kazuki even more!" Juubei shouted.

Shido scratched his head. "You're training here, but how can you know that Kazuki is safe? You can't see him here, you know. You never know when disaster strikes."

"This is really important!"

Shido stood up and sighed. "Do whatever you want," then he proceeded to walk away, turning his back away from Juubei. He waved his hands. "You came here to train and ask for advice then you just contradict all I say. Ja."

Juubei stood up to run after Shido. "Wait!" But he was already out of earshot.

back at Honky Tonk

"Ne, Kazu-chan… Juubei didn't arrive yet?"

Kazuki shook his head, sighing. "Not yet… it's been almost 3 months already since I last saw him…"

Ginji nodded his head. "But he said he will never leave you, right?" Kazuki agreed. "I wonder why he left you, Kazu-chan…"

Ban piped in. "Because itomaki and his protector are both weird, Ginji."

"Thanks, Ban-kun."

Ban's raised his brow. "Whatever. So what's your gift for your loyal protector, itomaki?"

"To be honest, Ban-kun, I don't know…"

Ginji grinned. "How about earrings, Kazu-chan?" Ban pounded him on the head. "Ne, ne… why did he leave, anyway?"

"He said he would be training so he could protect me more." Kazuki sighed. "But I want him to be here for Christmas than training because of me."

Ban lit a cigarette. "Don't be so sentimental," he puffed. "it doesn't suit you."

Kazuki was roaming around the mall to buy presents for everyone. He spotted a store named National Book Store1, and found it rather approachable. They sell lots of things- from calendars, magazines, toys, school stuff, and of course, books.

All of a sudden, a book caught his eye.

"A joke book!" he thought out aloud, getting everyone's attention. He placed his hands over his head and bowed. "Sumimasen." He went over to the cashier then gave the money. "This is the perfect gift for Juubei this Christmas." He imagined a chibi Juubei laughing over the jokes in the book. He chuckled to himself.

"If he comes home."

christmas

Kazuki sighed. He looked at the wall clock.

11:45 PM

Kazuki was getting frustrated and sad. He expected Juubei to be home for Christmas, but there was still no sign of him. He finally gave up.

"Surprise."

Kazuki turned to the voice. When he saw the person, his whole face lit up. "Juubei! You should've at least put some feelings to your greeting." He said, jokingly.

"No matter. I'm home, anyway."

"Oh! I almost forgot… I have a present for you." Kazuki ran towards his room. He came back with a gift. "Here! Open it."

Juubei proceeded to open the gift. When he saw the book, it was evident that he was fascinated. "Thank you, Kazuki. I really appreciate it," he read some more. "I can use this for my jokes." Then he paused. "But… I don't have a gift for you. It was just so sudden that I decided that I wanted to go home. It slipped out of my mind. Don't worry though, I will buy you something tomorrow."

Kazuki shook his head. "It doesn't matter, Juubei. I'm just glad you're finally home. That's the best gift I've received."

Material things are not important when it comes to love for another individual.

The best things in life are for free!

A/N: I like the last line. –nods- It was inspired by a text message from a friend. To all Pinoys: I changed my cellphone number to 09214225972. Text me more! –sweatdrops- Review, by the way. –smile- Oh, and to people who have sun cellular, text your sun cell to the previously mentioned number. So we can chat, ne? Thank you! Expect updates next week, btw.