-Chapter 29-3 Vampires Singing-

-Quinn pov-

I will never know how I get talked into these things. I believe Shelby and Rachel hold some weird power over us. I have no clue what is Frans thing. So how we got roped into singing Christmas songs in costumes.

Not just normal costumes though. Fran is a candy cane, Mom is a Tree, and I am a damn reindeer. I FUCKING RED-NOSED REINDEER! You might as well call me fucking Rudolph!

I sigh and look at Fran in front of everyone. She looks so happy right now. I know it is a facade though. She is worried they will not truly accept her.

That may be why she took Holly's spot. Holly was going to do it but mysteriously Fran took it. Unless...no there is no way. Brittany was supposed to be here but she is with her mate currently.

I am so happy she found some one to be with. I thought she was going to end up with Tina but I guess not. Tina was lucky to still be mated to Mike. We need to know if he gets turned.

Apparently Kurt was turned at some point during the black out. The bullet that was supposed to be blocked still hit him. Mom gave him blood after biting him. It explains why he has asked questions more.

I am pulled out of my thoughts by music starting.

-Fran singing-

Come, they told me, parum pum pum pum,

A new born King to see, parum pum pum pum,

Our finest gifts we bring, parum pum pum pum,

To lay before the King, parum pum pum pum,

Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum.

So to honour Him, parum pum pum pum,

When we come.

Baby Jesus, parum pum pum pum,

I am a poor boy too , parum pum pum pum,

I have no gift to bring, parum pum pum pum,

That's fit to give our King, parum pum pum pum,

Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum.

Shall I play for you, parum pum pum pum

On my drum?

Mary nodded parum pum pum pum,

The Ox and Lamb kept time, parum pum pum pum,

I played my drum for Him, parum pum pum pum,

I played my best for Him, parum pum pum pum,

Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum.

Then He smiled at me, parum pum pum pum,

Me and my drum.

Everyone claps and I watch her take a bow. Mom goes up next and looks through the songs. I share a look with Santana and follow Fran. We stop in the kitchen with her back to me.

"You come in to kick me out?" I raise a confused eyebrow as she turns with red eyes "Please..j-just let me still till after ok? I-I have no where else to go! I can tell them I have to reject them for good cause! I never meant to connect with them! I can reject it and leave!"

"Fran no one wants you gone" I finally register what she said toward the end of the rant "You connected with Maribel and Holly?!"

"It was a accident" Fran starts shrinking in on herself with sobs "I am sorry! Please! Please do not hurt me! Do not get the alpha! I-I can sleep with you! I have experience!"

"Fran no one is angry" I walk over and slowly pull her into me "You are alright sis"

I hear light footsteps come over "Is she ok?" I look up to see a worried family above us "We were about to start but Maribel and Holly got up"

"We felt a disturbance" Maribel slowly crouches to us "We heard it all"

"I do not want to be hurt" Fran looks at Santana scared "Please...please let me stay"

"You do not have to do things for us just to stay" Santana holds her arms out open "Come here"

Fran slowly gets up and into the embrace. Santana slowly hugs her and Fran let's put a verbal sob. My heart breaks for my sister hurting. Santana is slowly replaced by her mates as we make our way back to the living room.

"I think continuing could be good" Maribel runs a hand through Frans hair while Holly rubs Frans back "Take eyes off her"

Mom nods and goes back to the songs. She takes a bit before finding one. She hits some buttons and turns toward us. The music slowly begins and I remember it as the one she used to sing.

-Judy singing-

Away in a manger

No crib for His bed

The little Lord Jesus

Lay down His sweet head

The stars in the sky

Look down where He lay

The little Lord Jesus

Asleep on the hay

The cattle are lowing

The poor baby wakes

But little Lord Jesus

No crying He makes

I love Thee, Lord Jesus

Look down from the sky

And stay by my side

'Til morning is nigh

Be near me, Lord Jesus

I ask Thee to stay

Close by me forever

And love me I pray

Bless all the dear children

In Thy tender care

And take us to Heaven

To live with Thee there

We clap as she takes a bow. I give her my seat close to Fran as I find a song. I see one that we used to listen to a lot. I smile and push play for the song.

-Quinn singing-

Happy Christmas, Kyoko

Happy Christmas, Julian

So this is Christmas

And what have you done

Another year over

And a new one just begun

And so this is Christmas

I hope you have fun

The near and the dear one

The old and the young

A very Merry Christmas

And a happy New Year

Let's hope it's a good one

Without any fear

And so this is Christmas (war is over)

For weak and for strong (if you want it)

For rich and the poor ones (war is over)

The road is so long (now)

And so happy Christmas (war is over)

For black and for white (if you want it)

For yellow and red ones (war is over)

Let's stop all the fight (now)

A very Merry Christmas

And a happy New Year

Let's hope it's a good one

Without any fear

And so this is Christmas (war is over)

And what have we done (if you want it)

Another year over (war is over)

And a new one just begun (now)

And so happy Christmas (war is over)

We hope you have fun (if you want it)

The near and the dear one (war is over)

The old and the young (now)

A very Merry Christmas

And a happy New Year

Let's hope it's a good one

Without any fear

War is over, if you want it

War is over now

Happy Christmas!

"You feeing any better?" Fran nods and wipes some tears "We are so happy you have been here"

"Who made that girl cry?!" We all turn and see Santana's Abuela holding a spatula "Maribel! I am going to beat your ass with this! You hurt that poor girl and probably the blonde too!"

"Ma I did not" Maribel runs as she starts being chased "Maria!"

We all laugh as Maribel gets chased by the older woman. I hear a laugh from Fran and I turn to see her smiling. She looks genuinely happy right now. I can only hope that the smile stays longer.

We have had a rocky past for sure. She always was daddy's princess and I took the brunt of a lot of blows. She is the reason he wanted me perfect. I had to measure up to her.

Without him she has no guidance anymore. I feel a hand on my shoulder and turn. I look to see Rachel standing up. She is adult right now.

"She will be alright" Rachel smiles wide "She is with a true family now...we will let her feel more love than ever before"

"I know we will" I cup her face and smile "I have missed adult Rachel"

"Being a baby is easier" we both chuckle and I give her a quick kiss "But I have missed your kisses"

"Then get ready!" We both turn as Santana stands up "Cause I got some saved up! Hey! Stop running away from me!"

We laugh all over again as two pairs are running around. Things are still interesting here. We have a lot of problems yeah but we try. We are working together as a family.

I think this Christmas will be one to remember.