(Carly's POV)

Finally, it's December 24! Over the past week, we got two missions, including the Death Worm incident.

We finally got a chance to read the Troop Grid before going to our second simulation with the Vespinox.

I hope we get something nice in return. This was my first Troop Christmas.

Hayley invited Freddie, Sam, and I to go down the second floor of the Troop base.

I never knew that there was a second floor of the Troop base.

Also, even though I have read the basics of the Troop Grid and everything, I still don't know who that 'Mr. Stockley' guy from last week.

Good thing is, Hayley, Felix, and Jake stayed here for the holidays, then Mr. Stockley would drive from Lakewood to here, Seattle.

I could still remember yesterday night...

Flashback...

I can't sleep, I'm too excited for Christmas.

But this night can't go any weirder.

I mean, Hayley is sleeping next to Felix, Sam is sleeping next to Freddie, and Spencer is sleeping with a Snark.

Wait, Sam and Freddie? Sleeping next to each other? It's like the world is ending and only a mouse can save it!

It makes no sense! Oh well, I can't change the past! The only choice I have is to cuddle up with Jake.

So, I went up to the studio, where Jake slept for the night, and I settled my pillow and blanket next to him.

To be honest, Jake looks cute...Really cute. Wait, what am I saying? This night just got nine times weirder.

Slowly...getting...drowsy...

End of flashback...

I also remember the next morning...

Flashback...

Hmm? What? Ah! Oh, It's just morning. I wonder what's happening downstairs.

What the... Wait, slapping is happening downstairs? Sam is slapping Freddie and is shouting at him, normal.

Hayley walks over to Felix at slaps him, too. What is going on?

"This doofus slept with me?" Sam asks me.

"Oh really? You think I'm the one having fun? I'd rather get a fire salamander and make it explode on my face than sleep with you!" Freddie said.

"Can't I just take a break from you, Felix?" Hayley shouted at Felix.

"I'm so sorry! I thought you needed the warmth! I care for you, Hayley. I really do," Felix replied.

"You do? Um...I'm sorry, too, for screaming at you," Hayley apologized.

Hayley hugged Felix, as the bickering of Sam and Freddie.

"Wait," Freddie said as he walked over to Jake and I.

"You slept with this guy?" He slapped Jake. Suddenly, Jake slapped him back.

"Why did you do that for?"

"You can't take Carly from me! You belong to the hands of the demon Sam!"

"Opposites attract, you know," Hayley added.

"Maybe you're right," Freddie admitted.

"What?" I asked. I slapped Freddie. "You love me!"

"Yeah, how does this nerd be in love with me?"

"Whatever! You three, Jake, Sam, and Freddie, will forget all of last night and this morning!" I said.

I went over to Spencer's room to take the Snark.

"Hayley, Felix, put on the headphones, quick!"

The Snark sang, and everything went back to normal.

"Carly! You're okay! I thought something bad happened to you! You're going to be safe from harm forever, I promise," Freddie first said.

Yep, everything is back to normal.

End of Flashback...

Those days were just plain weird.

It seems like a dream, but it was real.

Was Jake and Hayley right?

Oh well, it's time for the Christmas thing down in the second floor of the Troop base.

I came out of my own Troop room. A Troop room is just like a place to hang-out when we have the time.

I see Sam and Freddie standing near the elevator, looking nicely dressed.

Yes, even Sam is dressed nicely today.

"So, are we going now?" Hayley asked at the elevator.

"Yeah, come on, girls," Freddie instructed.

The elevator went down to the second floor.

When the doors open, Felix greets us with a "Felix Navidad!"

Wow... "You decorated this all by yourself?" Freddie questioned.

"Yes, I feel very tired, but it was worth it," Felix said.

"It is worth it," Hayley commented as she walked towards him.

Hayley wrapped her arms around Felix.

I have a feeling that Felix and Hayley are dating.

"Hey guys, I brought fresh presents!" Spencer randomly said.

"What type of presents?" I asked.

"Sold out Ickie dolls!" Spencer responded.

"Ickie dolls?" Sam, Freddie and I asked.

"Not all modern technology has to be died for," Hayley said.

"So, who wants some Ickie dolls?" Spencer asked.

"We do!" All of us answered.

Spencer gave all of us an Ickie doll.

He gave us the Ickie dolls colored with our most favorite colors.

I would put mine in my Troop room, so it stands out.

"If we could just get two days without monster missions, I would be loving my life again," Jake said.

"Ickie dolls are so cute," Felix added.

All of us, including me were commenting how awesome the Ickie dolls were.

(Freddie's POV)

I should prepare for Nevel's return. He gave me a letter. I didn't tell anyone, though.

It said that he was controlling a Doulos and he said that he will destroy our Troop team.

If I have to sacrafice myself to make Nevel go away, I will.

I would do anything for Carly and Sam to live. Yes, I do care about Sam.

Call me crazy, but it's true. I have to go to the simulator with the Doulos training.