I Woke up by a loud thud on my bed, and a scream," It's Christmas Eve! It's Christmas Eve!" I looked up into Kitty's warm brown eyes that had joy swimming in their depths.

"Kitty, I love you dearly but I just got out of the hospital a few days ago, let me sleep if you please," I replied to her joyful attitude. Her large grin faltered slightly on her soft features as she slid off my bed. She skipped out the door with glee, probably to go spread the news to Al. I yawned, and was about to sleep when I sensed a presence by my bed.

"Good morning," Ed's soft voice came. I smiled. He had been acting like this for the past days since the incident, but I'm not complaining.

"Good morning to you too, now if you please, let me go to sleep," I replied while trying to stifle a rather large yawn.

"On one condition," He replied.

"And what is that?"

"You make those really good waffles like the ones on our birthday."

I laughed at this but nodded my head," Alright, wake me up in an hour and I'll make them okay?"

"Yes!" I heard his reply as he ran out the door, leaving me in peace. 'Finally,' I thought as I drifted into a deep slumber.

Ed's POV

I started pacing the living room as I waited for Minty to awaken.

"Brother calm down, you're worrying me," Al's metallic voice rang through the living room. I stopped and sighed. 'What am I doing, it's been only five minutes since I last left her! And I'm already getting impatient!' I thought as I sat down next to my armored brother. So, it's Christmas Eve, what am I going to get Minty? Or Kitty for that matter. I have no cash from this time anyway, and I don't know what half of these gadgets are!

"Brother?" Al asked, now getting concerned.

"I'm just thinking. What can we get Kitty and Minty for Christmas?" I asked to no one in particular.

"Well, you could always make something," Al suggested. I shook my head, "Alchemy doesn't work here Al, so I can't make anythin

"Have you even tried?"

"...No..."

"Then why don't you? It COULD work you know," Al replied. I pondered on this for a second, and then made my decision. I looked for something that could be of use, and then saw a scrap of cloth on the floor. I picked it up, and caressed it soothingly; it reminded me of mother somehow. Most likely because it was a light lavender; like mother's dress.

I carried it back to where I sat before, and set it on the wooden table in front of me. I took a breath, and then clapped my hands together. My eyes widened as a blue light glowed, and behind it appeared a silky lavender scarf. I smiled then jumped for joy.

"It worked! Brother you did it!" Al yelled while joining in my excited jumping.

"What's going on here guys?" I heard Kitty ask, making me jump while hastily hiding the scarf behind my back. I had decided to give this to her, since she liked purple, or I think.

"Uhhhh, nothing! How's Minty?" I asked nervously. She gave me a suspicious look, but replied," She's awake, but she's having trouble walking because of the pain. I was going to get her an Advil."

"I'll get it for her!" I volunteered," I need to talk to her anyway." Kitty nodded her thanks, and then started a mild conversation with Al. I grabbed the medication then walked towards her room. I opened the door slowly, just in case she was asleep, thankfully, she wasn't.

"Hello," she said sweetly while sitting up, wincing in the process.

"Hi, how's your, well, you know..." I trailed off with a slight blush on my face. She smiled in understanding, and then replied," It's fine, thanks for being concerned." I nodded while handing her the Advil. She nodded her head in thanks, and then swallowed it. I watched her as she did so, man was she pretty, her hair was slightly messy, but that only made her cuter.

"Is there something wrong Ed?" she asked curiously, shaking me out of my thoughts.

"Uh, nothing! So, how about some waffles?" I asked with my cute smile on. She laughed then nodded," A promise is a promise. Could you help me though? I'm still kind of hurt." I nodded, and then walked over to her, putting her arm up over my shoulder gently. I walked slowly out to the living room and sat her down for a rest.

"Okay, what do you want inside your waffles?" she asked as we headed for the kitchen again. I shrugged my shoulders," Whatever was in them on our birthday?"

Your POV

I sighed, but nodded my head as we got to the kitchen counter...

~A long time later~

"Man am I tired from all that shopping today!" exclaimed Kitty as she plopped herself onto the couch with a sigh. I nodded in agreement as I sat next to her.

"Well, I'm off to bed, see ya!" Kitty said after awhile.

"Goodnight," I said," And be quiet, Ed and Al are in their room, they might be sleeping." She nodded her head she walked to her room. When she was gone, I quickly grabbed everything from my hiding place, and set it in organized piles on the floor. 'This is going to be a long night,' I thought as I began to make the crafts. Once in awhile, I looked out the window to see snow.

~Christmas Day~

"YAAAHHHOOOOO!" I heard Kitty exclaim as she rammed my door open and jumped on my undisturbed bed until five minutes ago.

"Merry Christmas!" she squealed while jumping on my torso, "C'mon Minty! Let's go open presents!" I nodded my head while yawning a tremendous yawn as I got up. I really didn't want to, but I didn't want them to get suspicious. Kitty led me to the boys' room and slammed the door open yelling bloody murder, "WAKEY WAKEY EGGS AND BACEY!" Ed jumped out of bed, looking like he just wet himself, making me go into a fit of giggles.

"What's so damn funny?" Ed yelled while glaring at me, and then realized it was morning.

"Merry Christmas shorty, maybe Santa will get you stilts this year," I said with a snicker. He just glared daggers at me.

"Well let's go! We gotta open PRESENTS!" Kitty squealed while scrambling towards the living room. I counted to three and right on cue, I heard her scream.

"Oh my god! Santa really did come! Look at the living room! It's like WOW!" She yelled while dragging Al into there, I knew she would like it.

"Good morning," Ed whispered in my ear, making shivers travel up my body.

"Good morning, let's go see what the commotion is kay?" I asked as we walked towards the living room. It was just the way I left it, sparkling with lights, and glittered snowflakes, that adorned the dazzling Christmas tree, sitting in the middle of an abundant pile of beautifully wrapped parcels. I smiled as Kitty gawked at the florescent angel sitting upon the tip of the great pine. I walked over and sorted out the presents, stifling yawns as best as I could.

"Alright, find your name and start unwrapping them okay?" I said. It was just how I planned it. One present from each person, including a present from Santa. So everybody had four presents total, except me, I had only three. I didn't mind though, I got my wish this year.

"Hey Minty, how come you only have three presents when everyone else has four, did you do something naughty this year?" Kitty asked while shaming me. I shook my head," No, Santa already granted my wish this year." Kitty smiled in approval, then started tearing open one of her gifts. She gasped as she held the small creature in her hands. I smiled as she cradled the bundle of fur in her arms.

"Minty! Thank you so much! I've always wanted a black and white kitten!" she cried while hugging the small animal. I smiled," You're very welcome." Next it was Al's turn; he opened mine as well, making sure not to rip the colorful paper doing so. When he opened it, he laughed with joy as he pulled out the books I thought he'd like. They were the 'Warriors' series by Erin Hunter. I had heard about them, and thought he would be interested, so I got him the first three.

"Thank you Minty, these look very interesting. Now I won't be bored while you guys are at school, plus Teddy will like them too!" Al said politely, trying to hide his excitement.

"You're very welcome Al, I've heard they're really good, and since you like cats and all," I replied. Now it was Ed's turn, boy was this funny, he opened mine too. I was really nervous as he pulled out the crafted frame along with the poem I wrote for him, it was about God, and Christmas, so he could learn more about both. He looked up and smiled," Thank you Minty, I know the perfect place to put both of these!" I nodded my welcome, relief spreading through my veins at these words.

They all looked at me expectantly; I looked down at each mystery box, and chose one that was baby blue with a yellow ribbon adorning the top. I untied the bow, and slipped the paper off gently to reveal a card. It was from Kitty. I smiled, and then opened the box more to find a twenty-five dollar iTunes card.

"Oh my god! Thank you so much!" I squealed while hugging her tightly. She laughed," You're welcome, now could you let go? I'm losing air here!" I let go with an apologetic look, then sat down and waited for the others to finish. Everybody got what they wanted, and now it was my turn to open the last gift, Ed's. I gulped mentally, and slowly unwrapped the small object, careful not to rip the paper.

I continued to unwrap until I saw a small box, I got really nervous now. I opened it to reveal an emerald heart-shaped locket, with my name engraved on the back. I gaped at the jewel's beauty, and then turned to Ed.

"How, how did you manage to earn the money?" I whispered. Ed just smiled," I didn't buy it, I made it. Just for you. Merry Christmas Minty." Without hesitation, I ran up and hugged him, then started sobbing. I sobbed, and sobbed to my heart's content. I felt a soft hand stroke my hair.

"What's wrong?" The owner of it asked softly. I shook my head," Nothing, I'm just happy. This has been the best Christmas since my family died, I feel like I belong now." I pulled away from Ed and looked into those eyes of his, the ones I've always been entranced by. Out of nowhere a plant with white berries appeared in front of our surprised faces.

"Kitty! That's not fair!" Al protested as she dangled the mistletoe between us. She laughed," It's tradition Al! Everybody has to do it! Now c'mon you guys! Kiss each other." I felt my face go hot as I looked at Ed. His face was just as red. I leaned in awkwardly, and then slowly moved closer, as did he. After a few seconds like this, we pecked our lips together quickly before pulling away with our backs to one another.

"See! Not so bad was it?" Kitty asked in a sly tone. I gave her a look, and then an idea popped into my head.

"Hey Kitty, can I see that mistletoe?" I asked politely. She nodded then gave it to me. Ed seemed to be getting the idea, and out of nowhere pushed Kitty against Al. Before either of them could move, I shoved the mistletoe in between them.

"C'mon guys it's tradition! Now kiss!" I cooed while swinging the plant. Kitty gave me a glare, but got on her tip toes as Al leaned downward. It was kind of cute that when Kitty touched the metal, she squeaked in surprise. She blushed but grabbed Al's hand.

"Merry Christmas Al!" she said before sitting back down. I smiled and set down the mistletoe, and we stayed like that for the rest of the day, sitting and talking. Like a real family.