Harley stood at the balcony as the wind rushed over him, inescapable at this height. He heard the mutterings of his friends as they pulled their various layers tighter around them and sighed, his breath misting in the air. There were no clouds in the sky, nothing between them and the cold gaze of the stars above.

He wasn't entirely sure why they were out at this hour as Rae hadn't said much when she pulled him out of the Library. "Something something tradition" was all he remembered. He massaged his hands in an attempt to work some warmth into them.

Next to him, there was a crinkling sound followed by a faint pop and he turned to see Rogue pocketing the cork of a champagne bottle. "Hope one of y'all brought glasses," said the Exo.

"Right here," said Jade, holding one out.

Rogue grabbed hold of it, filling it halfway before passing it to Liv. One by one, the rest were filled and handed out until everyone held one.

"Ooh fizzy," said Fyr, tilting his glass to sample it.

"Not yet," said Bazzle, "First, a toast must be made."

Kai groaned. "We're really doing this?"

"The question is who's gonna suck it up and make one," said Liv.

"I vote we all look at Baz at the same time," said Kaedro, "'Cause I honestly don't think anyone else is about to step up… Myself included."

Bazzle sighed. "Very well…" He cleared his throat and raised his glass. The others mimicked him. "I dedicate this toast to all of you. You have been an excellent if…somewhat unorthodox team and I am very proud of each an every one of you." With that, they all brought their glasses back in to take a sip.

The taste of the champagne served to distract Harley from the chill as he turned back to the railing, looking out over the glimmering lights of the City.

Jade stepped up next to him, glancing at her watch. "Seven minutes to midnight."

"What happens at midnight?"

She laughed, elbowing him. "A new year starts, silly." She looked at him curiously. "Will you make a wish?"

"A what?"

"A wish. When midnight strikes, you're supposed to make a wish for the new year."

"About what?"

She shrugged. "It can be about anything. A goal that you have...something you hope for…"

"Oh. I haven't thought about it. Guess I'd better think of one fast, then."

"Well, you only have a few minutes to figure it out," she said with a smile.

Harley frowned to himself, thinking. "What should I wish for, Prism?" he asked.

"Don't ask me," his Ghost admonished, "That negates the point... But don't overthink it. Short-term or long-term, it doesn't matter. Just think of something you want and make the wish." She paused, then dropped her voice to an undertone. "...o Guardian mine."

Harley coughed to cover his laughter. "...That's not funny."

"Yes, it was. You just don't appreciate my sense of humor."

Harley was about to retort when Jade nudged him. "It's almost time."

Just like that, Harley knew what he would wish for. And not a second too soon because the next thing he knew, the air was full of the voices of his friends as they counted down, their eyes on their watches and interfaces.

"55...54...53...52…"

"Less than a minute till New Year!" said Prism.

Harley smiled, glancing at his own watch, seeing the numbers tick down.

"39...38...37…"

Their voices were loud, echoing across the Tower. Harley looked down at the buildings below and liked to think that the City was counting with them. He joined in, voice raised with energy.

"21...20...19...18...17...16...15…"

A strange feeling bloomed within him. In that moment, he felt closer to his friends and more connected to the people of the City than ever before.

"9...8...7...6...5...4...3...2...1… HAPPY NEW YEAR!"

As the words left their lips, the sky above the City lit up in a dazzling array of colors. The air was filled with whistles and bangs as fountains of sparks shot upwards, exploding in bursts that stood stark against the black fabric of the sky.

Jade spoke in his ear, making him jump. "So Harley... What did you wish for?"

He turned to look at her. Her smile at his startle was poorly hidden. He chuckled. "I'm not a complete novice, Jade. If I tell you, it won't come true."

She laughed as well, her eyes sparkling. He caught her gaze and tried to think of something else to say, but nothing was coming to mind. The silence stretched on and the fog of their breaths mingled in the air. He wanted to look away but something was stopping him. He could read something in her face. Something not wholly definable.

Her eyes were turbulent, indecisive as they stared back at him. Then something clicked and before he knew it, she was closing the gap. The crackle of the fireworks, the cheers of his friends, the howling wind...all were silenced, lost in the thudding of his heartbeat. The faint aroma of smoke permeated the air, intermingled with the scent of her shampoo. As their lips pressed together, he could feel the feather-light touch of her hands on his face. His own hands fluttered uncertainly for a moment before cupping hers. He kissed back, tasting the sparkle of the champagne they had both drunk. A tingle shot through him, traveling from the top of his head to the tips of his toes and all he wanted to do was live in the moment forever.

Then all at once, the moment ended as Jade pulled away, anxiety in her eyes. Harley smiled softly and watched as relief broke across her face.

He knew they should talk about what had just transpired but he also knew that talking about it would mean ruining the moment. So instead, he opted to ask her the same question she had asked him only a moment ago. "So Jade...what did you wish for?"

A smile spread across her face, illuminated by the lights of the City. "...I think I told you."

He grinned. "Did it come true?" he asked jokingly.

Her smile grew. "You know it did."

That's it for the Destcember challenge! Having never done anything like this before, I must say it was a lot of fun. Thank you all for reading this!

If you're new to my work and want to see more, I have a long-running Destiny series on here called Chasing Fate. Most of the characters in these oneshots are from that. You can also visit me on Twitter and tumblr under the name ArcaneGlitch.

As for all you Jarley shippers, I hope you enjoyed this chapter ;)

Until next time!

- TheWolfParadox