Instead of adding an epilogue, I've decided that Do You Hear What I Hear will be a multi-chapter fic. Anyway, what will the gang do now that the play is done? Read onward and find out.
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The auditorium had filed out after the play had ended. The gang had changed back into their regular clothes, and Kairi wore a large coat. They walked out, following the crowd. Snow covered the ground, and Christmas lights hung everywhere, greeting them with the bright colors and happiness.
"So, you guys doing anything for Christmas Day?" Joey asked, rubbing the back of his head.
"No," Kairi replied, her blonde hair blowing around in the cold winds. "That is, if you guys aren't. Why do you ask, Joey?"
"Well," he whispered, leaning in, so that passerby wouldn't here. "Kaiba invited us to a Christmas party at his mansion. Should we go?"
"Of course we should go!" Kairi cheered, punching the Christmas air. "Sure, Kaiba may have a grudge on Yugi, but tomorrow's Christmas. We should give him a chance."
"She's right," Yami replied, nodding. "We'll see you tomorrow." They all said their goodbyes, and parted ways towards their homes. Kairi stayed in an apartment that she rented, over next to Tea and Joey. It was just a short walking distance to the Kame Turtle Game Shop. She pulled out her keys from her pocket, and walked inside.
It had a plasma flat screen TV, a PlayStation 2, complete with a DDR mat, a futon bed, a small kitchen with a coffee machine, and a separate bedroom. All the machines were Kairi's for she brought them with her from the States. She went into her bedroom, and changed into warm pajamas. Flopping onto the futon, she looked over, and saw her Christmas tree, filled with ornaments and lights. On top of the evergreen was an angel, appearing to be praying on this solemn night. Pulling a warm quilt over her, she quickly fell asleep, as did her friends. They were all excited for tomorrow morning.
The digital alarm clock went off beside the sleeping maiden, and she hit the snooze button.
"Five more minutes, Mom," she muttered, her blue eyes slowly opening. They suddenly popped open when she saw what was in front of her. Presents galore surrounded the foot of the futon, only one wrapped. The rest were video games, toys, and a booster pack for her deck. Quickly, she clamored out of the futon, and raced over to the gifts. Glancing at the wrapped present, she went over to that one, first. On the tag, it read, "To: Kairi. From: Santa." From inside the box, she heard a faint, "Yip!"
"What in the-?" she wondered, lifting the lid. Inside was a beagle puppy, looking up at her with its brown eyes. "Well, aren't you the cutest little thing." She held up the puppy to her face, and it gave her a kiss right on her nose. Giggling, she set the pup down, and let it survey its new home. It sniffed and snuffed its way across the floor, happily barking and panting.
"I'm going to call you…Shiloh," Kairi cheered, stroking the pup's black and brown fur. It panted in response, liking the name. Kairi then noticed the booster pack, laying next to the happy Shiloh. She opened it, and saw that she had a Blue-Eyes White Dragon, a Gyroid, and an assortment of different cards. She held out the cards to Shiloh, and he sniffed them happily. Suddenly, the phone rang, startling the puppy, which began to bark at the noise. It was Yami who was on the other line.
"Merry Christmas, Kairi," he greeted, hearing Shiloh in the background. "You got a pup, I see."
"Yup," Kairi replied happily, kneeling down to the pup's level. "He's name's Shiloh. How about I bring him over later?"
"That's fine," Yami whispered. "We're doing a gift exchange anyway, and we were going to invite you."
"Thanks, Pharaoh. I'll see you guys later." They said their goodbyes, and hung up. "Well, boy. I guess this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship, don't you think?" The pup barked, and licked the girl in response.
How cute. Kairi got a puppy from Santa. What will happen at the gift exchange? Find out in chapter five, Gift Exchange Madness.
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