A/N: Wow. I am so amazed at the overwhelming response to this fic already! So many people have followed, favorited, and left kind reviews. Seeing them all after school today brought a huge smile to my face! I'm so happy people are excited for and enjoying this. I just want to spread some joy in the fandom, and the fact that it seems I'll definitely be able to do that could not make me happier. Enjoy guys!

Chapter 2: Oh Christmas Tree

It was bright and early in the morning when the Librarians were gathering by the Library's entrance, arriving at the time requested of them by Jake and Cassandra. Cassandra was there first, bouncing up and down and blowing on her hands in the cold, New York air.

Jake walked up next, carrying two cups from Starbucks. Cassandra jogged up to him, reaching out for the hot beverage.

"Thank you" she sang. He'd texted her from the coffee shop and offered to pick her up something. She took a sip of her drink and smiled.

"Ooh hot chocolate" she sighed. "How'd you know?"

"Ah I think you mentioned it once or twice"

"Well its perfect thanks: just what I needed. What do I owe you?"

"Don't worry about it"

Cassandra was about to argue when Ezekiel walked up, dragging his feet behind him.

"Mates, since you didn't care to explain before, why am I here?"

"I'm with Jones" Baird had arrived now, her eyes only half open, carrying a giant coffee. "There's a reason I don't call you people here until 10"

"We're going to get the Library's Christmas tree!" Cassandra proclaimed, giving a little cheer.

Eve groaned. Ezekiel rolled his eyes.

"Really? At 6:30 in the morning?!"

"Well we can't very well carry a tree through the backdoor, so we'll need to drive." Jake explained "Nearest Christmas tree farm's about two hours north of here, upstate, and the place opens at nine"

"Two hours?!" Baird complained

"My truck's parked a couple of blocks from here. Cassie and I figured we could all head up together, make it like a road trip"

Ezekiel and Baird groaned again, eyeing each other and silently condemning their overly cheerful co-workers.

"Come on!" Cassandra chimed, motioning for the others to follow her and Jake to the car.

The remaining Librarian and Guardian whined and grumpily followed Cassandra, who was now practically skipping. For the entire walk to the car, they were at least twenty steps behind Jake and Cassandra, who, if the last week had been any indication, they knew would be belting Christmas carols for the entire ride.

A/N: That's all for today! Not every story will be this short, but they will all be on the shorter side. I really loved how today's story came out. Up next: "Deck the Halls"! See you tomorrow my LITs!