Christmas Time!
It was snowing in the Land of Departure, so training regimens were cancelled for the apprentices. Of course there was also the fact that the wonderful time of the year drew nigh and it was Christmas, so everyone was getting into the holiday spirit... except Vanitas.
He groaned. "Why is everyone so happy? It's disgusting."
"Van, you know it's Christmas, right?" Ven questioned.
"The worst holiday ever? Yes, I've somehow figured that out. It's cold outside, it's boring inside, and the kids keeping talking to me about this Santa Clause guy." Vanitas complained.
"Speaking of Santa Clause, you know we're all doing Secret Santa this year?" Ven asked.
"Yeah I did. I got-" But he was cut off.
"No! Don't tell me!" Ven grinned.
"Fine whatever then."
Christmas Eve had arrived and the residents of the Castle got a very surprising and unexpected visitor.
"SANTA!" Sora, Riku, and Kairi exclaimed as they hugged the elderly saint.
"Ho ho ho, Merry Christmas little ones!" He greeted.
Now was this Terra or Eraqus in a red suit and beard? ...No this was the real deal; the real Santa Clause had taken his sleigh to the Land of Departure.
"Mr. Clause, what are you doing here?" Ven addressed as everyone met in the Throne Room.
"Well, it's actually a a very bleak story. Several months ago, my toy factory was attacked by the Heartless. It put me so behind schedule with making the presents that I was wondering if I could get some extra help in delivering them." Santa explained.
"Of course we'll help." Aqua smiled.
"Me too." Ven nodded.
"I'll help also." Terra agreed.
"If this'll keep me on the nice list. Sure." Lea joined up.
"Nope." Vanitas crossed his arms.
"Oh... so you must be Vanitas." Santa wagged his finger. "You have been a very naughty boy."
"Tch, so? Tell me something I don't know." He scoffed.
Aqua then took it upon herself to smack Vanitas in the head with rolling pin she pulled of nowhere! "Here's something you didn't know: you're helping too!"
"Owww!" He rubbed his head.
"Wonderful!" Santa said in jolly tone. "Let's make haste for there are countless children we need to visit tonight."
With the help of the Keyblade Wielders, Santa's presents were all delivered before Christmas morning, with Santa's deepest gratitude he wished them:
"Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!"
Now it was time for our heroes to open their own Secret Santa Presents that they gave to each other.
Eraqus got a book for Lea which was titled "Pranking for Dummies."
And in return Lea got Eraqus another book titled "Retirement for Dummies."
Little Sora gave Kairi a seashell bracelet which she cutely accepted.
And Kairi gave a bouquet of flowers to Aqua which had enchanted flowers that never wither away.
Aqua gave Sora a new sweater which was a little big on him but he loved it nevertheless.
Riku actually got a new armor piece to try out from Terra.
Terra received some Keyblade polisher from Ventus.
Ven surprisingly got a schematic on how to change the design of his Glider from Vanitas.
There were so many thanks given to one other, it might have been mistaken for Thanksgiving, but that was not the case.
And finally Vanitas, he got... not a piece of coal, but ...*drum roll*... socks! Black Socks…
Best. Christmas. Ever!
A/N- July's a pretty good time to put up a Christmas Chapter, am I right? Until next time. Review if you like. :)