Spirit Elma: Okay some announcements: 1-my consert went very well, did screw up really at all, 2-I'm going to say this one more time; these chapters are not related in any way! had some people ask bout that...I do use my little OC Holly, what can I say? she's cute....3-thank Kitsune Tanaka for this chapter, and to you Kitsune-chan I ask again: WTF! random street urchin???? I still don't how how exactly to respond to that, u r cute... and 4-Meso the Hanyu: Idea? I like ideas! Tell me please!!!

December 15th - Holly -

"Colonel Mustang, a moment please." Roy stopped and turned around to see General Roberts. Roberts was a good man, helped Roy out a few times and shared his views on the government.

"Yes, what is it Sir?"

Roberts smiled, "I was wondering if I could call in a favor? You see, I have some business to take care of out east, and my daughter loves Central at Christmas…" he trailed off hoping his drift would be caught. It was…

"You want me to baby-sit?" For once Roy didn't have a comeback and was floundered. Roberts laughed a hearty laugh and waved his arm.

"Don't worry, she just needs an adult to cook and make sure she's in bed on time. She spends most her time in a library or in the shopping district."

After a few minutes of hard convincing, Roberts conned Roy into taking in his daughter for a grand total of three days… his subordinates had a good time at imagining Mustang taking care of a little girl who loved Christmas, when he was a reputably grump at Christmas.

The next morning, Saturday, Roberts brought his daughter to Roy's house. She was around seven, brown hair and green eyes, had a bright glow about her. She introduced herself, "Hello, Colonel Mustang, my name is Holly! How are you?" Roy was stunned. The father and daughter said goodbye and soon he was left with a kid, he wasn't good with kids, how the hell did Roberts talk him into this!

"Come on in, Holly" he motioned inside and was followed like a duckling would it's mother…

"Wow," she said as she examined the interior of the house, "you need to decorate, maybe some indoor lights…" her eyes glazed over as she thought of possibilities. Well, he was warned of her love of Christmas. This was going to be a long three days…

The rest of the day, the girl actually amused herself with books and asked for paper, glue, and glitter. Thankfully, all of this was supplied in her suitcase. He was curious at to what she could be doing, but he did have the evil paperwork to do as well. He turned back to it to get going.

"That's a lot of work to do." Roy let out a startled yelp as he whipped around to come face to face with a pair of green eyes. He sighed, "Holly, please don't sneak up like that."

"Okay! Look what I made!" in her arms were several paper stars, snowflakes, and trees and snowmen. "Can we decorate now?" she asked, eyes filled with hope. Ah, dang the kid's eyes, he agreed.

They actually spent the rest of the two days doing holiday things, and somewhere down the road, Roy was beginning to enjoy the activities. Holly was like a beacon when he willingly suggested to bake cookies, he even surprised himself. Alas the third day ended and at the end of the day her father came to take her home. He was surprised at the colonel saying Holly could come over at any time she wanted, and invited them over in two days for a Christmas dinner.

Inside the car David Roberts turned to his daughter and asked, "You did it again, didn't you? I will never understand how you get people to enjoy Christmas." large green eyes blinked innocently.

"What'cha mean daddy?"

He smiled, "Never mind sweetheart, lets get you home."

At his home Roy grimaced at the realization that he got off a day of work, promising to get something done at home. He didn't do anything work related.

This time Hawkeye really was going to shoot him…

SE: heheh. Well review please people!!!! Ideas still welcome, try to suggest an event and/or pairings!!!
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