Elvengirl: Okay, moving right along. Believe it or not, the shorts are starting to connect to one another…slightly, but a small, chaotic plot is appearing. I'll be trying to add more characters as the fic progresses. Any and all suggestions for shorts are welcome.

Disclaimer: Don't own Seed or Destiny.

Christmas Eve Shopping! Or Athrun Zala Are You Insane.

Athrun bolted out the door and straight into Yzak, who was wandering inside.

"Ow! Damn it Athrun! Why don't you watch where you're going!"

"Sorry Yzak…Christmas present…for Cagalli…forgot to get one…" Athrun panted as he got to his feet.

"That sucks."

"The mall's still open right?" Athrun was clearly panicked.

"Yeah…wait. You plan to go shopping? At the mall? On Christmas Eve? Athrun Zala are you insane?" Yzak stared at his rival in horror.

"I need to do this. Yzak, come with me. I'll need a second opinion."

"No way. This is your problem. I want nothing to do with this. You know I hate shopping."

"Yzak, I will repay you somehow."

"Now. Ask Yamato or Amalfi. Elsman maybe. But I refuse."

"Alright…" Athrun walked off, slowly. Grinning, Yzak turned to go inside. Athrun whipped around, grabbed Yzak by the arm and began dragging him towards his car. Yzak fought bravely, but Athrun's grip was to strong.

"Damn it Zala! I swear I'm going to kill you!"

"Aw, come on Yzak. You don't want to end up on Santa's naughty list at the last minute."

The mall was a zoo. Crowds filled the hallways, so much that there was barely any room to move.

"You do know what you're getting her, right?" Yzak's voice was barely above a whisper as he stared in complete terror at the crowds.

"Not really…"

"Crap. Why don't you just kiss her under the misletoe?" Yzak winced at the word.

"I tried that…and I was nearly killed."

"Oh right. I know, why don't you get her a necklace to go with the ring?"

"Good idea. Thanks Yzak, I knew I could count on your feminine side."

"You're wel— Hey! Zala1" Yzak, taking offense at Athrun's last comment, charged into the crowds after him.

As expected, it was a nightmare. Athrun and Yzak fought through the crowds, desperate to meet their goal. By the time they made it to the nearest jewelry store, Athrun's shirt was torn and there was a good chance of his pant leg coming off. Yzak's hair was a mess and he had lost a shoe. Then Athrun had to make a decision. It took him fourty-five minutes and Yzak complaining, to choose out of the myriad suggestions. Athrun finally decided on a butterfly with rubies set in the wings and body on a gold chain. It cost two hundred dollars.

If entering the mall was a nightmare, leaving was hell. Yzak buffeted his way through the crowds, clearing a path for Athrun, who clutched Cagalli's gift to his cheast. When they had made it to the exit, Yzak had lost his other shoe and his jacket. Ahtrun had lost his pant leg and his shirt was in shreds. Since Yzak was shoeless, Athrun had to give him a piggy-back across the parking lot to the car. They got in and there as a cold stoney silence between the two of them. Finally Athrun spoke.

"You know Yzak, someday you and I will look back on this and –"

"Shut up Zala."

Elvengirl: Hope everyone's still enjoying this. You must be, by the amount of hits I have for two chapters. I'm glad to hear it, though I wouldn't mind a review or two. And again, I'm open to any suggestions for possible situations for this fic.

Next Time: Let's All Make Money At Christmas.