The Tree

"This will will be the best Christmas tree ever!" Finn declared as he lead the way into the bridge.

Junko followed in, smiling gleefully. "Where do you want me to put it?" He asked as he carried the tree over his shoulder.

Finn put put his thumb and index fingers to his chin in thought as his eyes scanned the room. "Right there!" He pointed over to the area next to the helm.

A horrified gasp filled the room as Stork flashed in. "No way!" He jumped in front of the helm, stopping Junko. "You will not put that disease trap anywhere near my personal space!"

"Aw, come on, Stork!" Finn wined as he came to stand between Junko and Stork. "This is a perfect spot for the tree!"

"Oh, sure!" Stork drawled in a sarcastic and sing-song voice. "The perfect spot for me to catch some unknown disease!" He spat at the blonde, his green fingers in agitated fists.

"We've had trees before and you haven't gotten a single disease." Finn countered, his hands on his hips.

Stork stomped a foot in defiance. "There's still the possibility!"

Finn rolled his eyes to the ceiling before nodding over at Junko. "Put the tree down."

Junko gave a quick glance at the seething Merb before setting the tree down. The Wallop smiled in delight at the sight of the tall tree. "She's a beauty!"

Finn puffed out his chest, smiling arrogantly. "That's because the best tree hunter in the Atmos found it." He pointed a thumb back at himself in pride.

"Wow, that spot is perfect!" Aerrow had commented as he and Piper walked into the room.

Finn threw a victorious grin in Stork's direction. "See, Aerrow thinks it's a good spot! And you know, Stork, he is the leader. If he thinks that's a good spot, the tree will stay!" He put an arm around the Merb, earning a sharp swat to the back of his head. "Besides, tis the season!"He said as if he hadn't just been smacked in the head.

Stork grumbled as he took hold of the controls. "If I die from suffocating in the stench of that plant, it's all your fault."

Finn sighed. "Oh, lighten up! Having a tree is part of the fun!"

"No, having a tree is why I have this rash!" He started feeling his leg itch.

"It can't be that bad..."

Stork looked at the blonde in annoyance. "Not that bad? Every year I have to put up with this!"

"Well, every year I have to listen to you complain!"

"Tis the season, isn't it?"

Finn deadpanned. He threw his hands in the air in exasperation. "No...it's not."

Yeah, it's a quick one! Hope you liked it though!