Merry Little Christmas

A certain fire demon watched a certain raven haired with curiosity as the said person placed an armful of different sized boxes and a few rolls of sparkling red wrapping paper onto the wooden table.

"What are you doing?" Calcifer asked almost in a whisper as he "craned his neck" to look over his friend's shoulder. It was nighttime and most of the residents in the moving castle were asleep.

[Have yourself a merry little Christmas,
Let your heart be light
From now on,
our troubles will be out of sight]

"I'm wrapping up gifts for Christmas tomorrow." Howl said in a low voice as he ripped off a piece of tape from a tape dispenser he had bought a day ago behind Sophie's back.

As he folded and taped and wrapped box after box, Calcifer raised a brow, "Christmas?"

"Yeah." Howl's smile glowed, making the fire demon jump. A shiver ran down the demon's "back" as he slightly shrank into himself.

"Ah, there, all done." The raven haired placed his hands on his hips as he marveled at his handy-work. Howl grinned as excitement filled him, thinking about all of the happy faces the receivers would have when he would give them their gifts.

"Alright Calcifer, I'll be back soon." Howl gathered one of the boxes into his hands as he walked over to the front door.

"Yeah whatever." Calcifer mumbled as he halfheartedly waved good bye. Howl continued to grin as he turned the dial to black. With the flick of his wrist, he was out the door, disappearing into the black abyss as the door closed right behind him. Calcifer let out a breath as he decided to go back to sleep.

[Have yourself a merry little Christmas,
Make the Yule-tide gay,
From now on,
our troubles will be miles away.]

"Hello?" Howl stood near the shoreline where they had met Granmamare as he peered into the dark, cold waters. It was freezing as he shook in the sand, kicking himself mentally for not remembering to bring a jacket.

"Ah, Howl. How nice to see you again." A large familiar head popped out of the water as Granmamare smiled at the raven haired.

Howl nodded as he held out the gift he had brought with him, "Here. This is for you. Merry Christmas."

"Oh, how thoughtful of you. Thank you." She had turned small as she gladly took the offered gift into her hands.

Howl smiled, "Well, I am sorry, but I cannot stay long. Good bye and Merry Christmas."

"You're going to visit my husband after this, aren't you?" Howl visibly froze as he sweat dropped.

Granmamare giggled when the raven haired made a face, "Just be good and I won't take anymore pictures. Merry Christmas to you too~" Howl shivered as he gave her a weak wave good bye and walked back to his magical door.

[Here we are as in olden days,
Happy golden days of yore.
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Gather near to us once more.]

"Ah. You girls look beautiful." Fujimoto mused as he let his daughters swim away from his hands. He had put little berries in each of his daughters' hair. He had put a couple of decorations, but not too many, around his home, feeling that no one besides his daughters and himself would see the decorations anyway. He smiled as his daughters swam around in their little bubbled home, looking at each other's berries with excitement.

"Hey, I got you something." A low familiar voice whispered in his ear, making him jump.

"Eiee!" Fujimoto's hair stuck up on end as he quickly turned around, seeing blue eyes staring lustfully at him.

"…What?" The red head slightly paled as Howl took something out of his pocket and hung it over their heads.

"What is…?"

"You're under a mistletoe," The raven haired paused as he leaned forward until their noses were about to touch, "Kiss me." Fujimoto was speechless as he took a step back, his back hitting his daughters' home. Howl leaned in closer as he caressed the red head's cheek, bringing their lips together in a tender kiss. Fujimoto's face turned bright red as he found himself returning the kiss.

"Merry Christmas, Fuji." Howl said after he broke the kiss, his voice a little bit lower than usual as he stuffed another hand in his other pocket. He pulled out a small box and pushed it gently into the red head's hand.

It took a while for Fujimoto to register what was in his hand before gasping in surprise, "Ah! Wait. I got you something too." He bent over and tried to search for whatever he had wrapped for the raven haired. Howl smirked as he took this opportunity to reach over and pinch the red head's buttocks.

"EEEP!" Fujimoto shrieked as he held his butt in shock. Howl let out a laugh as he watched his friend's face turn deep red.

"You look so cute tonight, Fujimoto." Howl pulled the red head into a kiss once more as he wrapped his arms around the man's waist. Fujimoto wrapped his arms around the raven haired's neck, feeling his cheeks slowly lose their heat as he deepened the kiss.

After what seemed like an eternity, Howl spoke between kisses, "I'm sorry…I have…to go…deliver the rest of…these gifts…" Fujimoto frowned as he broke the kiss.

"I'll be back. I bet Sophie would like to come and visit you guys tomorrow." The raven haired winked as he smirked. The red head caught his friend's hint as his cheeks had a touch of pink.

"Merry Christmas."

"Merry Christmas, Howl." Fujimoto slightly bowed as his lips turned upwards.

[Through the years
We all will be together,
If the Fates allow
Hang a shining star upon the highest bough.
And have yourself A merry little Christmas now.]

"Haku?" Howl called out as he looked between the trees. He stood in the middle of the dirt road as he tightened his jacket around himself, shivering just slightly. It was lightly snowing in the mountains as a sheet of snow covered the ground underneath his feet.

"Mr. Jenkins?" A small voice spoke behind Howl as he quickly glanced behind him.

"Ah, Haku," The raven haired smiled as he walked up to the green haired, who was dressed in his usual clothes, a scarf, and mittens. It seemed that the boy wasn't that affected by the cold, "Here, Merry Christmas." He took out a box from inside of his jacket as he gave it to Haku.

"Ah! Thank you." The green haired bowed politely as he took the offered gift.

Howl chuckled as he bowed back, "You're very welcome, but I am sorry. I cannot stay long. Merry Christmas." He turned around to leave as he waved to the boy.

"W-wait!"

"Hm?" Pink lips pressed against his own as dark green eyes stared into blue ones.

"Merry Christmas, Howl." Haku blushed as he said this as he slightly bowed his head. Blue eyes widened for a moment before Howl chuckled a little, caressing the green haired's cheek as he planted a kiss on the boy's forehead.

"Merry Christmas, Haku." Haku's cheeks darkened as his lips curled up into a bright smile. They bowed to each other once more as Howl walked back through his magical door.

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"Click."

"Merry Christmas Howl!" Something quite heavy crashed into the raven haired, knocking the air out of his lungs.

"Ah!" Howl gasped for air as he and the "thing" that crashed into him fell down the stairs.

"Ack…!"

"Oh! Are you alright Howl?" Sophie's voice shrieked a little bit as she clutched onto her husband's shoulders.

Howl let out an airy chuckle, "Merry Christmas, Sophie." He motioned for the box he had wrapped for her to come to him, but before he could concentrate on lifting the box, the silver haired smashed their lips together.

"Mmnh…" Howl wrapped his arms around his wife as he tangled his hand in her hair. In the background, Calcifer inwardly groaned as he rolled his eyes, deciding to sink back into his hearth.

'Merry Christmas.'

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Author's note: MERRY CHRISTMAS! XD Here is chapter 7! Wow, so many. XD Well, hope you'll have a great Christmas day tomorrow, and Happy Holidays! XD