As a huge fan of the Shadowhunter series, I had to add that part in this story since it is really befitting of Aiko and Akito's relationship. I don't own the world of Noragami. It belongs to Adachitoka sensei!

"Yeah!" I shouted as I slammed Denki into the Phantom, the Phantom trying to shake me off. "I hope you realized I'm feeling like I'm about to throw up," Akito said as we got swung around. "Swords don't puke," I retorted as I slammed the blade over and over into the Phantom as Yato came from the sky. "Rend!" he shouted as he sliced it in half, making it shatter into small pieces of light. "Hey, that was my kill!" I shouted as he landed on the pavement.

"I have the right to kill it if I want to," he said as a Phantom lunged at him. "Tsk," he grunted as it slammed its claws into Sekki. "Yato! Pay attention!" Yukine snapped as the Phantom pushed them back. "Rend!" I shouted as I sliced it into multiple pieces. "Now we're even," I winked as I made his signature cat-face, making him scowl. "Oi, it doesn't look like that," he groaned as I stuck my tongue at him. "Gods…" Akito and Yukine groaned as one.

"Well, that does it," Yato said as he wiped Sekki clean with a cloth. "Pheww! Nothing better than killing Phantoms early in the morning," I yawned as I called Akito back to me. He perched on the roof, looking out for any more Phantoms. He waved at me as he caught my attention and I waved back. "Brrr, its pretty cold eh?" I said as I hugged my shoulders. The sky was filled with clouds that drifted lazily across the sky, lazily spewing small flakes.

"Snow?" Yato wondered as he lifted up a hand, a snowflake falling on his open palm and dissolving quickly. I touched the snow, falling to the earth with such grace and softness. I tugged my scarf closer to my neck as the wind picked up, making me shiver. "Damn it. We better get out of this cold," Yato said as he called Yukine back. The boy was covered head to toe in clothing, a small beanie wrapped on his head.

"Say! Since it's already December, why don't we celebrate Christmas?" Yato said as we walked down the street. All around, the shop keepers were setting up the decorations for the upcoming celebrations, replacing the spooky Halloween deco with Christmas trees and bright lights. Angels hung around the tree along with small baubles and tiny toys. Presents were wrapped in nice packaging underneath the trees, some shops even having tiny trains running around the tree puffing out smoke.

"Yeah, that would be a good idea," I started to say as Akito steered Yukine to a shop, showing him the skateboards on display. The two shared a passion for the great outdoors and Yukine was trying to teach him how to skateboard these few weeks. "Be right back," Akito called as he led Yukine away, leaving me standing with Yato. All around us, humans were walking about doing their Christmas shopping, unaware of the danger that lies about their city.

"Uh, I have a favour to ask," Yato said. "What kind of favour?" I asked and he shrugged, rubbing his head. "Eh, its going to be Yukine's birthday soon and I was wondering whether we could have it together with the Christmas party," he said as I smile. "That's so sweet of you. You named him around this time last year, no?" I asked as he nodded. "That kid is the world to me, even though he can be a bit of a stinger," he muttered as he watched our two Shinki gazing into the window, their faces shining as they stared at the skateboards.

"And I kinda wanted to get Yukine a present as well but I don't have that much money since I'm trying to save up," he said as I clapped a hand on his shoulder. "Don't worry! I'll handle it," I grinned as he smiled. "Really?! Thanks so much! You're a life saver!" Yato shrieked as he hugged me tight, rubbing his face against mine. "Uh, this is kinda awkward," I muttered as someone started to spew fire from nearby.

"You pervert!" Hiyori screamed as she used her signature Jungle Savage move on him, making him spin into the already piling snow. "Oh, Hiyori-san!" I said as she waved at me as though nothing had happened. "What are you doing here?" I asked as she showed me a few bags. "Just came here for some Christmas shopping with my mum and friends. How are you guys planning to celebrate the holidays?" she asked and I told her of Yato's plan.

"A party for Yukine-kun? That's wonderful! And he would really love a skateboard for his birthday! He's been wanting one for ages!" she beamed as Yato dragged himself to us. "Long time no see Hiyori," he muttered as she glared at him. "It's been only yesterday since we saw each other, Yato!" she snarled and I laughed as the two of them squabbled. This is going to be one interesting Christmas.

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"Deck the halls in boughs of holly. Falalalala!" Kofuku sang as she decorated the Christmas tree, perched on Daikoku's shoulders like a little kid. She was hanging ornaments on the top part while he did the mid section. I sat in the corner, wrapping the gifts I had gotten for everyone. It's been a while since I wanted to give things to people. I picked up a bag containing the gifts for everyone back home and I walked out, whistling a tune. A Shinki deliveryman came on a reindeer and took it, giving me a form to fill in my details. As he soared into the sky, Akito came out, dressed in jeans and a Santa claus jumper.

"Didn't know they used reindeer," he muttered as he walked towards me. "They occasionally use different animals to bring everyone into the holiday mood. Everything ok?" I asked. "Foods ready and the tree is about done. They should be here soon," he said as he checked his watch. Yato and Hiyori had taken Yukine to a skateboarding area for the day to leave us enough time to prepare the house. I had spent the past few days researching on how to make Christmas food and I nearly burned the house down with the turkey.

"All done, Ai-chan!" Kofuku called as Daikoku set her down. Everyone was dressed as Christmassy as they could get and I even wore a Santa Claus hat on my head, the end tickling the back of my neck. "Okay. Deco?" I said as I gazed around the house. The tree was up along with the presents and the room was covered with fake snow and some stockings lined the walls with each person's name on it. "Food?"" I muttered as I checked the oven, filled with the goodies Hiyori had bought and the food I cooked. "Okay, now we just have to wait for the birthday boy," Daikoku said as he sat down.

We spent the next few minutes getting the place ready as we heard footsteps approaching. "Oi, Yato! What are you doing?" Yukine muttered as Yato covered his eyes with his fluffy scarf. "Gross it stinks!" he groaned as Yato cuffed him around the head. "Oi! This scarf has served me longer than you have!" he said as Hiyori trailed behind. She gave us the signal and we grabbed the Christmas crackers. "Oi Yato, just what is going…" Yukine said when Yato pulled the scarf off his face.

"Happy birthday Yukine and Merry Christmas!" we shouted as we popped the crackers, streamers and tiny toys falling around him. Yukine stared at us in astonishment, his eyes shining as they took in the sight of the house. "You guys… did this for me?" he whispered as Yato clapped a hand around him. "Well, now you know your master really cares for you," he grinned as Yukine started to sob.

"I… I can't thank you enough!" he sobbed as the tears fell quickly. "Oi Yukine!" Akito grinned as Yato hugged him. "Come on! Don't spoil the festivities with crying!" he whined as Yukine wiped his eyes. "Thanks guys. I never knew anyone would celebrate my birthday," he sniffed. "Well you're family now and family always looks out for each other," I grinned as I put a Santa Claus hat on him and Kofuku stuffed him into a reindeer jumper Yato had managed to make. "Well let's not just stand around! Let's party!" I shouted as everyone shouted in unison.

We spent the whole night stuffing ourselves with food. Yukine nearly popped when he finished a mountain of jelly and Kofuku and Yato started to go for the wine. "Oi, that's enough you two," Daikoku snarled as he snatched the bottle from them. "Daikoku, you meanie," Kofuku muttered as she attempted to get it back from him. "Come on! Time for presents!" Hiyori shouted as she dragged her friends to the stockings with their names on it.

"Come on. Collect your share!" I said as they dug into the stockings. "Wow! What is this?" Yukine shouted as he tore open one of the larger presents. He yelled in joy as a skateboard tumbled from the packaging. "No way! I always wanted this one! Thanks Aiko-sama!" he shouted as he got onto it. "Hey! No skateboarding in the house, kid!" Daikoku called as Yukine tried out his new toy. "Ok… this is cute," Yato muttered as he held up a watch with a black cat on it. "Now you will know how to tell the time. And plus, this will make you look better," I grinned as he pulled out a nice leather jacket. "I… thanks so much, Aiko!" he shouted as he slammed into me. "But my old jacket still holds so much meaning to me," he sobbed. "Oi, it not I'm asking you to throw it or anything," I said.

"Wahh! So nice!" Hiyori and Kofuku said as they held up the jackets I had gotten them. They twirled around in it, complementing about how good they looked in them. I did have a major in fashion, so I dare say I am good with choosing clothes. "Man, this is badass," Daikoku grinned as he sported a leather jacket. "I hope you like your gift," he muttered as I opened his to find a pair of leather gloves. "These are amazing, Daikoku!" I smiled as he rubbed his head. "Daikoku, you sweetheart!" Kofuku shouted as she slammed into him, holding the new outfit he had gotten for her.

"Open mine!" Yukine and Yato shouted together as they glared at each other. "Chill," I said as I unwrapped their gift to see red scarf tumbling out from it. "Wow, this is beautiful," I said as I wrapped it around my neck. The wool warmed me up and I rubbed my cheek against the fabric. "Mine next!" Kofuku shouted as she handed us our gifts. For me, she had given me a little brooch with a heart on it. "This is so sweet," I said as she giggled. Hiyori had given me a set of Attack on Titan manga and I drooled over how much I'm going to read them. All that was left now was Akito's gift.

"Here," he said as he handed me a little box. "Oh! Is this a proposal?" Yato grinned as Yukine knocked him on the head. I opened it to find a small pendant in the shape of a heart. "Open it," he said as I unfastened the lock next to it and it popped open to reveal a poem engraved in it.

Entreat me not to leave thee,

Or return from following after thee—

For whither thou goest, I will go,

And where thou lodgest, I will lodge.

Thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God.

Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried.

If aught but death part thee and me.

As I read the words, tears sprang from my eyes. "I saw this on the internet and I felt it really fits the whole bond between god and Shinki so I had it engraved in the necklace," he said as I hugged him. "Thank you, Akito!" I said as the tears fell onto his shirt. "Come on," he muttered as he patted me on the back. "Oh, the ship has sailed!" Kofuku squealed as everyone clapped their hands. "Awesome!" Yato shouted as we released each other.

We spent the rest of the night parading in each other's gifts and the time came for Hiyori to go home. "Merry Christmas!" she shouted as she walked down the path, snow falling around her. "Well, after this we have the new year's party! I heard that crazy chick has lots of wine at her parties!" Yato grinned as we started to clear up. I headed to the kitchen to wash up and Akito helped me to dry the dishes. "Thank you for a wonderful night," I said as he put a hand on mine. "No problem," he said as he leaned into me, kissing me as the snow fell outside, painting the world white.