Me: I swear, these chapters as getting longer and longer, without me noticing.
Aiko: This is the Christmas special, because Gemstone Gal is going to be busy writing chapters for her PMD story, Johto Adventure, Wings, another story that's going to be a crossover with Pokemon and Beyblade Metal Fusion, and possibly Total Pokemon Island.
Me: I seriously need to catch up my PMD story and Johto Adventure, so that's why there probably won't be more chapters until I do. Good thing it's the Holiday vacation!
Akio: WE SURVIVED THE END OF THE WORLD! XD
Mr.001 - :D
Leodasdragon - Lol, I thought it'd be funny if Aiko was a Pokemari master without anyone noticing.
Aura: I see you've added a bit of fluff at the end of this chapter.
Me: Yup! I don't own Pokemon. NOW ENJOY~! :3
Chapter 16 - Vagabond Keiji! Christmas Special!
'Keiji, Keiji Maeda.' A voice whispered to Aiko and Akio.
"Yes, we are." Aiko answered Keiji's question. "Why?"
"Oh good. I've heard that you've got Eevees." Keiji said. He handed them a bag. "There's a Fire Stone, Thunder Stone and Water Stone inside."
"Thanks." Akio said. "But why give it to us?"
"Because a vagabond should help warlords who have been doing well and only been on the job for less than a month." Keiji said. "Besides, it's only a few days until Christmas."
"Oh yeah! I forgot!" Hanbei said. "It's in five days."
"Crap! I need to buy presents!" Aiko and Akio said at the same time.
"OH MY GOSH!" Aiko exclaimed. Everyone looked at her. "I think that's the first time I've heard you swear!"
"..." Akio said nothing.
"Well, we could split the army up and look for stuff to buy..." Oichi suggested.
"Great idea Oichi!" Aiko and Akio said, yet again in unison.
"...I feel like you guys are purposely doing that more often to creep us out..." Kiyomasa muttered.
"How'd you know?" Again in unison.
"YOU'RE TRYING TO CREEP US OUT?!" Masanori shouted.
"Nah, we're just messing with ya!" Aiko said, laughing. "I can't believe you fell for it!"
"Anyways, how are we splitting the army up?" Akio asked.
"Go with whoever you want. I'm leaving this, seeya!" Aiko said, finishing her ramen. Ruby, Hanbei, Mitsunari and their pokemon scrambled after her.
"Well, I guess I should go, too." Akio said. He got up, with Oichi, Kiyomasa, Masanori and their pokemon following him. Keiji and his Bastudon decided to go with the male warlord of Aurora and all the other places they had taken over.
"I guess I'll go then..." Yoshimoto said, his previous warriors following him, after they had joined the army.
"That leaves us..." Ginchiyo said, referring to herself, Muneshige, Kanbei, Yoshihiro and their pokemon. (Yes, they sorta are the extras)
Aiko hummed to herself as she picked out presents in a store. She had chosen a majority of the presents she needed:
A Jigglypuff charm for Oichi
A stuffed Petilil for Ruby
Three silver bracelets for Eve, Shiro and Thunder
A yellow guardian charm for Hanbei, as she noted he either didn't have one or lost one
A black guardian charm for Kanbei, for the same reason as why she got Hanbei's
Candy for Mitsunari, Masanori and Kiyomasa
A Pokemari styled fan for Yoshimoto
Another fan, but with war designs on it for Yoshihiro
A purple bracelet for Ginchiyo
A red bow for Muneshige
Now all she needed was something for her brother and something to give to Keiji as a thank you gift for the stones.
"Hey Hanbei, have any idea what would be a good thank you present?" Aiko asked.
"Hm...maybe cookies?" Hanbei suggested. Aiko's eyes lit up.
"That's a great idea!" Aiko said. "Thanks!"
"You're welcome." Hanbei replied. Aiko looked around for a boomerang. Why? Because her brother loved them, that's why.
Akio sighed. He had found enough presents for almost everyone.(Which I'm not going to list, cause that'd take FOREVER) He sighed. He was only missing a present for his sister. He always, and I mean always had that problem.
'Think...what would Aiko like...' Akio grimaced as he thought. Nothing came to mind.
"Akio, do you think Aiko would like this?" Oichi held up a Hero's Mantle. He nodded. Oichi smiled and said thanks, going back to looking for more stuff.
'That's it!' He thought. 'A Lucky Coin, she loves anything to do with luck!'
"Alright, that's all of 'em!" Akio said.
"You're done already?" Oichi asked.
"Yup! It was actually pretty easy for me." Akio replied.
"Oh, well, you think you could help me?" Oichi asked.
"Sure, why not." Akio said.
"Well, we're all done here." Ginchiyo said as the 'extras' were done shopping.
"That was actually kind of fun." Muneshige said.
"Next year it'll either be harder or easier." Yoshihiro said.
"Because their tastes will change." Kanbei said.
"So, let's hand out our presents now!" Aiko said, cheerfully as the day for Christmas had arrived. They had all decided that conquering the next few kingdoms could wait for after they had celebrated Christmas together. Aiko had woken everyone up early for Christmas, and the younger ones were in on it, too. However, no really cared because it was Christmas. There was a lot of chit-chat while they gave each other their presents.
"Here Oichi, it's a necklace." Akio said, giving Oichi the floral pink necklace he had decided to give her.
"T-thank you." Oichi said. She gave Akio a bag of sweets. "I made them myself." Akio opened the bag and ate one.
"They're delicious!" Akio said, smiling. Oichi blushed and smiled while looking down. On the other side of the room, something a bit like that was happening.
"Here." Aiko said, blushing while looking at the ground, finding the floor extremely interesting. Hanbei took the small box that was wrapped carefully in green wrapping paper with pokeball patterns. He opened it to see a yellow guardian charm.
"Thanks Aiko!" Hanbei said. "I lost my last one." He added sheepishly.
"Pfft, that's like you don't take care of your stuff!" Aiko said, laughing. Hanbei then gave something to her.
"This is yours." He said. "I didn't really know what to get you, so it might not be that great." Aiko opened the present to find a life-sized Eevee doll.
"My favorite pokemon!" Aiko smiled brightly. "This is an awesome gift!"
"You think?" Hanbei asked. Aiko nodded.
Needless to say, the army had a wonderful Christmas party.
Me: There, it's done. :3 Hope you liked it!
Akio: Well, you're always slacking off...
Me: I RUSHED THIS CHAPTER AND I THINK IT'S DECENT! XD
Aiko: I agree, for a rushed chapter.
FUN FACT: I watch an unhealthy amount of anime. There, I admitted it. XD
QUESTION OF THE CHAPTER: So, like the small bit of romance near the end? I'm not that good at romance, to be truthful.
Aura: Anyways, that's the end!
Everyone: Bye!
Aiko: See you next chapter! :3