A/N: I used the MCR version of this song, 'cause it's the only version I can stand. . But this is the Christmas special, so yaaaay! The next, not holiday oriented chapter will be up soon. Anyway, I think Kuro-chan's a head and a half taller than Fai, but that half's because Fai slouches a lot. (He leads from his hips:drama class taking over mind: )

Maybe, if I wasn't so lazy, I could have gotten it up before the day before Christmas Eve. Oh, well.

Chapter Five: All I Want For Christmas Is You

I don't want a lot for Christmas,

There is just one thing I need;

I don't care about the presents

Underneath the Christmas tree—

Even as tall as he was, Fai could not reach the top of the dark, prickly fir tree. "Kuro-san, Kuro-san!! Come help!!" he called, cupping his palm next to his mouth so his voice would carry.

Kurogane was in the room in seconds, a tangle of colored lights following behind him. "What's wrong, are you hurt?" he barked, scanning the room for anything wrong.

Fai smiled, pointing to the tree. "It's too tall. I can't reach the top," he said cheerily.

With a loud string of curses that would make even a sailor pale, Kurogane stomped across the decoration-strewn room to the fir, snatching the wire and glitter star from Fai's slim fingers.

With an annoyed grunt, Kurogane thrust the star on the absolute top of the tree, making the evergreen sway slightly as some of the needles fell to the wooden flooring.

"Careful, careful, Kuro-puu! What will we do if we break the tree?!" Fai teased, draping his arms around Kurogane's broad shoulders.

Kurogane ignored Fai, choosing to drag the mage along as he went back to the murderously annoying task of untangling the lights.

"Sooo, Kuro-wan, watcha want for Christmas?" Fai drawled, leaning annoyingly over the ninja's shoulders, golden hair falling into Kurogane's field of vision, completely blocking the view of the bulbs.

"Earplugs," grunted the swordsman, earning a joyous laugh from Fai. "Anyway, what do you want?"

Fai grew silent, sliding down and away from Kurogane. He sprawled onto the cool floor. "I don't really want anything, it's more of a wanting need," he mused quietly. "But it's nothing I'd really ask for, you know? It'd be impossible to even consider it!" With a cheerily empty laugh, he hopped back onto his socked feet, tearing open a new box of lights, joining the swordsman in the task of lighting the tree. "Some candy'd be okay with me, I've come to like the peppermints," he answered after a long silence.

Kurogane stared over at Fai, who was deftly untangling the string of lights with an oddly blank look on his face. "Alright, I'll get you some."

Fai looked up at Kurogane for a long moment, then flashed him a truly happy smile. "I can't wait!"

I just want to form my own

More than you could ever know

Make my wish come true

Baby, all I want for Christmas is you.

That night, Fai lay on his bed, head tucked against his cupped palms, staring up at the skylight that occupied the ceiling of his room. Snowflakes fell heavily against the glass, and the wizard was sickeningly reminded of his home. He rolled over, screaming softly into his pillow.

All this time traveling, and he never could do anything at all. Finding out how he had failed in pushing people away, he realized that all he ever wanted to do was to make that childhood dream of his come true: to be loved and feel belonged.

Of course, he'd never tell anyone just how attached he was to this wish. And he'd never divulge the recipient of his feelings.

When Kurogane had asked what he wanted for Christmas, the only thing that could come to Fai's mind was the ninja himself.

I don't want a lot for Christmas

There is just one thing I need;

I don't care about the presents,

Underneath the Christmas tree—

I don't need to hang my stocking

Way above the fireplace,

Santa Clause can't make me happy

With the joy of Christmas day

Fai laughed, ruffling Sakura's hair. This holiday completely entranced the young princess, and out of all four—five, counting Mokona—of the travelers, she was the most excited.

"And so, on Christmas Eve, there's a play called a Nativity, and I think we should really go! What do you think, Fai-san?" The green-eyed girl gushed, pointing to a long list of customs that Syaoran had acquired for her.

Fai peered at the list over the rim of his tea cup. "How lovely," he replied, "But what's this Sakura-chan?"

"Oh, um, Syaoran told me that people hang up stockings and stuff, and when they wake up the next morning, other people have put like, small toys and candy and oranges in them!" The princess said excitedly, tucking her bangs behind her head.

Fai chuckled, smiling softly. Really, this was all cute, but what was the point? To get what you wanted?

Inside, Fai scoffed. Well, that was impossible. The idea of what he longed for sitting underneath that fir tree was just absurd.

I just want to form my own

More than you could ever know

Make my wish come true

Baby, all I want for Christmas is you.

You, baby

I won't ask for much this Christmas

(I won't ask for much)

I won't even wish

(Well, I won't even wish)

I'm just gonna keep on waiting

Underneath that mistletoe—

I won't make a list and send it,

To the North Pole for Saint Nick.

Well, I won't even stay awake

To hear the magic reindeer bells

Two days before Christmas, Fai was busy humming carols, and hanging mistletoe.

Perched precariously on a stepladder, he hung the last green-leafy trinket right above the front door: No one was safe.

"Fai-san, what's that?" Sakura asked, looking up from her present-wrapping.

"It's mistletoe! Whoever gets stuck under it has to kiss someone!!"

At this, the princess blushed, her eyes darting around the room. "But, why is there so much of it, Fai-san?"

Fai chuckled. "Comedic relief." With that, he plopped onto the green and red-decorated sofa, waiting for a certain someone to come through the door.

Two days and many curse-filled chases later, Kurogane was found, ripping the offensive plant from every perch it took.

"Awww, Kuro-pyon, why don't you want to observe tradition?" Fai whined, trailing dejectedly behind the angry swordsman.

"BECAUSE IT'S STUPID!!!" Kurogane roared, bristling.

Fai tucked his hands in his pockets, the bells on his Santa hat tinkling merrily, bringing contrast to the magician's stony face. "Well, the entire holiday is stupid, really. I mean the entire idea of a man going around the world in one night is completely idiotic. No one can, even with magic. And who really thinks that anyone really cares anymore? I can tell that no one really understands what it started off as." Fai took a step forward, leaning forward into Kurogane's personal space. "Do you even know? I bet you don't care. This holiday started off as a celebration of love and compassion. Sorry for wanting to spread it."

Fai strolled away, shutting himself in his room for the rest of the evening, staring out the frosted window, wondering if there were really kids out there waiting for someone to come down their chimney.

"Well, I just ruined the spirit," the blonde sighed, shutting the blinds.

'Cause I just want you here tonight

Holding onto me so tight!

What more can I do?

Baby,

All I want for Christmas is you!

Oh how the lights are shining

Surrounding everywhere

With the sound of children's laughter

Fills the air

And everyone is singing

I hear the sleigh bells ringing

Santa won't you bring me the one I really need;

Won't you bring back my baby back to me?!

Christmas day. Presents opened, paper cleaned away. The morning was truly fun, even Fai could admit. Now, they were in the town park, enjoying a good festival.

Sakura and Syaoran were off in the snowball fight with teens their age, Kurogane was off in some contest, and Fai was sitting on a bench, smiling softly as he watched.

"Heeey, mis'er, are you an elf?" A small girl climbed up onto the bench, staring up at Fai with large blue eyes. She tentatively tucked her short-cut brown hair behind her ears.

"I could be… why do you ask?" Fai inquired, grinning at the girl, shifting his body so he was facing the little girl.

"'Cause you look like you're makin' sure tha' everybody had a good Chis'mas."

"Did you?"

The girl lowered her eyes and her hands went to the hem of Fai's jacket. "My momma's sick. She's gonna be better, but we didn't have much money…"

"Oh." Fai blinked, and ruffled the girl's short hair. Then, he leaned down and picked up a handful of snow. He rolled it into a small ball, then slowly drew a few symbols onto the surface.

A small blizzard erupted around the ball, and once it had settled, a snow-white stuffed rabbit with a ice-blue collar was all that was left of the ball of snow. "Merry Christmas," the magician murmured, watching the girl's eyes light up. She hugged Fai tightly, the rabbit latched firmly into her small hands.

"Oooh!!! Thank you, thank you, Mr. Elf!!!" she squealed, giggling. "Santa musta told you I like rabbits!" she gushed, hugging the plush to her chest.

Fai ruffled her hair, winking. "Our secret, okay?"

The girl nodded furiously, pantomiming locking her lips.

"Go on and play then," the mage chuckled.

The girl thanked him one more time, then hopped down, hugging her new toy as she raced off.

"Oi. What was that about?" Kurogane asked leaning over the side of the bench.

Fai leaned up, staring at the ninja innocently. "Spreading the Christmas joy," he answered puckishly. "People should be happy. Even if I'm not." With that, the blonde crossed his arms and stuck his nose up in the air.

Kurogane blinked at Fai's impishness, then clapped his hand over the top of Fai's hair and mussed it aggressively. "Oi, what's all this about?! It's annoying!" he growled.

Fai let a shriek of laughter leave him and he grabbed Kurogane's wrist. "Don't pick on Santa's helpers, Kuro-meanie!"

"Really, though," Kurogane barked, grabbing Fai's gloved hands in his own. "You've been sulking since last night. Did I… really hurt your feelings like that?"

Fai blinked, his cheeks flushing. "Wha…" This surprised him! "We-well… Yeah," he mumbled, looking down.

Kurogane leaned down, awkwardly pressing his lips to Fai's cheek.

The blonde stared, stunned, at this. He gaped up at Kurogane, mouth wide.

"Well that shut you up," the ninja grunted, somewhat satisfied.

I don't want a lot for Christmas

This is all I'm asking for:

I just want see my baby

Standing right outside my door!!

I just want to form my own,

More than you could ever know;

Make my wish come true

All I want for Christmas is you!

After the festival, everyone was soaked, cold, but moreover, happy.

Cup of cocoa in hand, Fai retreated to his room. Once inside, he changed into warmer—and drier—clothes. As he pulled a sweater over his head, there came a knock on his door.

He opened it, and came face-to-face with Kurogane, whom he had blushingly avoided for the rest of the festival.

"Oh, hi!"

Kurogane raised an eyebrow, and ensued to go straight on into Fai's room.

The mage stood in the doorway, helplessly staring after the larger man. "What is it, Kuro-kyu?"

"I figured out what you wanted for Christmas."

"Really?" Fai closed his door, leaning faintly against it.

This couldn't be happening, he thought.

Kurogane smirked, he seemed to be enjoying this. "Well, you have me."

Fai chuckled slightly, stepping over to the bed, draping his arms around the swordsman. "It seems I do…"

(Thought I'd do this for fun…)

Fai: Have a merry Christmas!

Syaoran: Easy on the eggnog!

Yuuko: Nonsense, go straight for the wine!

B.Mokona: And the spiked cocoa!!

Watanuki: Geeze, what's with you guys and alcohol?!

Kurogane: Keep an eye out for freakin' psychotic blondes and mistletoe.

Fai: But Kuro-chan, don't you want me?

Mokona: Don't peek in presents:goes ahead and peeks:

Kurogane:ignoring Fai: FOLLOW YOUR OWN ADVICE, MEAT BUN!

Sakura: Eh? Uhm… Be nice you guys, and be safe when you travel!!

All: MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!