(Welcome back guys, this new bit for the fic I'm working on will be a three part in honor of December coming around the corner. Enjoy part 1.)
It was December 23rd in Japan, as snow blanketed throughout the nation. In a very luxurious styled pick up truck with the Yukihiro crest insignia on it was. In the seats up front was the driver, Ayaka, Negi, and Dustin, while Kaede's head was sticking through the window in the back, while every member of class 3A were in the rear cargo area all bundled up with the snow hitting them. While Zyphon was flying above the truck with Toothless even further up so no one would see him.
As the truck was driving the girls and the boys were singing We need a little Christmas now, except for Chisame and Eva who were more focused on staying warm.
Ayaka spoke to the boys, "Oh boys, this may be the greatest idea I've ever had. Imagine, Christmas up at my family's ski lodge resort in the mountains. I had it specifically opened for our class only around the holidays."
"It's sounds wonderful Ayaka, I'm just surprised you went and did all this for us." Negi said.
"Oh it's not a problem Negi, what I wouldn't do for my senseis and my classmates." Ayaka said.
"Well I'm glad you did, I can't wait to hit the slopes." Dustin said rubbing his glove covered hands together.
"I just can't wait to get there so I can warm my feathers." Domino quietly enough so the driver wouldn't hear.
"If you're so worried about the weather, then why didn't you just fly south?" Chamo whispered.
"And miss this chance, Chamo? Not on your life."
"Oh, this is going to be so fun," Ayaka giggled, "Girls, from the top!" and the group continued singing.
Soon enough the truck pulled right up outside a ski resort. The girls gasped and awed in amaze at how big the resort was. They got out of the rear back with their luggage as Ayaka stood before them, "Listen up everyone, while you are my guests here I expect you all to be on your best behavior."
"Hai, Iincho!" they called.
Zyphon landed while Toothless remained hidden in the trees, "Oh, I think I got some snow in my parts, can we please go in?"
"Of course," Ayaka said and with a snap of her fingers appeared some of her lodge workers, "Please see to it my guests bags are brought inside to their rooms."
"Hai, ojou-sama!" they said as they started collecting their luggage.
Ayaka led her whole class inside, and they marveled at how luxurious and spacious the lodge looked complete with a lounge in front of a fireplace, a rec room, a dining hall, and level after level of rooms. Not to mention the place was all decorated for Christmas.
"This place is awesome!" Sakurako cheered.
"I love it!" Makie added.
"Now this is a place to spend the holidays." Ako put in.
"Ok, before we engage in any activities everyone is to report to their rooms and unload their stuff." Ayaka ordered.
"Hai!" they all agreed as the girls were paired up in each room not counting Negi and Dustin.
In Negi's room he sat down on his bed while Chamo curled up on the pillow, "Man this is comfy." The ermine said.
"It does look wonderful." Negi admitted as he looked around the spacious room.
Entering his room were Kaede, Rin, Makie, and Ayaka, "Alright girls and Negi make yourselves comfortable." Ayaka instructed.
Rin looked out the big window seeing the snowy trees and Toothless on top of one, "There you are, Toothless." She opened the big window allowing him to enter and closed it back up.
"Brr, chilly out there," Toothless shook all the snow off him only to get it on Rin, Ayaka, and Negi, "Whoops, sorry."
"I'm glad we're able to spend Christmas in a big place like this, instead of the dorms." Makie said as she unpacked.
"I hear ya." Rin agreed.
"Yes, I've never been to a ski lodge before." Negi admitted.
"Well it's only natural you should experience many activities and see many places at your young age." Ayaka said patting his head while Kaede nodded.
Meanwhile in another room Dustin entered followed by Zyphon who was carrying all the luggage, Mana, Zazie, Sakurako, and Madoka.
"Wow this place is neat!" Sakurako squealed.
"And it's warm too." Madoka added.
"I'll say," Dustin said as he hung up his winter jacket on a stand, "I can't wait for us to get up to the slopes tomorrow; you girls will flip when you see how I shred them."
"You can snowboard?" Mana asked.
"Oh yeah, my dad brought me up to our family lodge in the mountains during the holidays several times. I learned how to shred up there. It took awhile to get the hang of it though."
"I can still count the times he's wiped out." Zyphon said.
"But, they don't need to know that." Dustin motioned to Zyphon to zip the lip on that subject.
Suddenly their door opened as Chao and Ku entered, "Dustin-kun!" Chao called.
"What's up Chao?" Dustin asked as Ku spoke.
"We found great Christmas tree not far from here, and we need Zyphon to chop it down and carry it."
"You don't say? Alright then, Zyphon go with them."
"As you wish, Master Dustin." Zyphon said as he followed the girls out.
Soon outside Ku, Chao, and Zyphon were coming back dragging their Christmas tree. Ayaka noticing them spoke, "Wonderful job you three, just bring it inside and my workers will tell you where to set it up."
"Sure thing, you leave it to us." Ku said.
Later everyone was outside getting some fresh air, "Now this is a winter wonderland." Kazumi said taking some shots of the area and mountains in the distance.
"Makes me glad I'm a ghost, so I don't worry about being cold." Sayo said.
"Then why wear a winter ensemble?" Kazumi asked.
"Oh, well you know, it's for the occasion." Sayo blushed.
"Fumika, let's make snow angels!" Fuka cheered.
"Yeah, that's a good idea!" Fumika replied as they dropped onto the snow and started making angels in them and soon the other girls started joining them, even Dustin, and Negi.
Dustin got up while tightening his snow goggles whispered to Negi, "Hey Negi, check out Chizuru, right in line of fire." He smirked.
"Fire of what?" Negi asked until he saw Dustin hold a snowball, "Dustin, are you sure you should do that?"
"Don't worry about it, Chizuru can take a joke." He snickered and threw his arm back before throwing it.
Chizuru suddenly ducked down unexpectedly and the snowball nailed Asuna in the back of her head while Dustin cringed. Asuna spun around with fire in her eyes seeing Dustin was the one who threw it, "YOU'RE DEAD!"
"Oh snap." Dustin winced as Asuna started throwing snowballs with some accidentally hitting the other girls.
"SNOWBALL FIGHT!" Haruna cried and soon everyone was partaking in this.
"I am so out of here." Chisame tried to sneak away only to get a snowball in the face. She just stood there as the snow fell off her glasses revealing her agitated eyes.
Eva was suddenly nailed in the back of her head by Yuna who growled, "Chachamaru!"
"Yes mistress, sorry Yuna." Chachamaru repeatedly pelted Yuna with snowballs.
Konoka was having a blast until one snowball was heading right for her only for Setsuna to take the blow, "Setsuna!"
"I shall defend you with my life Ojou-sama!" she declared.
"This is living ain't it Negi?" Dustin laughed.
"Is it?" Negi asked still trying to avoid any hits.
"Come on Negi, let's do it!" Rin said as she started throwing some of her own snowballs nailing the Narutaki's.
"Zyphon, are you ready?" Dustin asked.
"Load me up." Zyphon answered as Dustin started putting some snowballs into Zyphon's arms and the robot started shooting them out of his palms like a machine gun nailing each girl, one after another.
"That's right, run you little mountain goats!" Dustin cheered.
Chamo and Domino were lying low of course under a snowbank, "Are you sure we'll be safe under here, Chamo?"
"Trust me Domino, there's no way they'd get to us under here," Chamo laughed until a snowball hit the top of the bank and a pile of snow dropped on top of the two familiars. They poked their heads out with snow on their heads with Domino glaring at Chamo who simpered, "Then again, I have been wrong before."
Soon enough it was nighttime and everyone wore themselves out and went back inside to warm up. After dinner Ayaka called, "Ok girls, it's time to trim the tree!"
Soon all the girls, and their professors were decorating tree with lights, tinsel, and ornaments, "Let's keep the ornaments coming girls," Dustin ordered while hanging some ornaments up, "This is gonna be a Christmas tree that's lovely to see."
"Very true Dustin-kun." Kazumi agreed.
Soon the tree was perfectly decorated, "It looks so pretty." Natsumi said.
"But I think it's missing something." Chizuru noted.
"Is this what you're thinking of Ms. Chizuru?" Zyphon asked holding out a star.
"Of course, that's it." She replied.
"The star is an important part of it." Ayaka added.
"But who gets to hang it?" Kaede asked.
"I do, I do!" Fuka volunteered.
"No, let me!" Fumika cried.
"I want to!" Makie put in.
"Oh Dustin, I don't think this will end well." Negi said in worry until Rin spoke up.
"Excuse me?" they turned to the girl, "May I?"
The girls looked to each other and knew Rin was the youngest girl there and it's always been best to have a child put the finishing touches on a Christmas tree, because it always seemed to be more meaningful if a child did it.
"I agree, we should let Rin do it." Mana voiced her opinion.
"Well why not? Alright Rin it's your go." Ayaka allowed her as Zyphon kneeled down and she got on top of him. Zyphon flew up a bit so Rin would really reach the top of the tree and when she put the star on it the girls gave her the ok sign knowing it looked perfect.
Zyphon went back down to the floor and sat Rin back down as Negi smiled, "Good job Rin, it looks wonderful."
"Thanks Negi." She smiled.
Dustin went to the plug connected to all the lights, "Is everybody ready? Here we go!" he plugged it in and the lights lit up making the tree glow. Everyone looked at the tree in nostalgia as Eva spoke about the lights on the tree, "Nice touch." She admitted.
"Ok, everyone come and get it!" Chao called as she and Satsuki came in with snacks on a cart.
"Christmas treats and hot cocoa fresh from the kitchen." Satsuki said as they wheeled it over.
So the girls gathered around and took some of the snacks and a mug each, Dustin sat on one spot of the circular couch by the fireplace as Negi joined him, "Boy Negi, isn't this something?"
"Yes, look at everyone so happy and peaceful." The English boy admitted.
"That's what the holidays are all about Negi," Kaede took a seat, "Friends and loved ones spending the holidays together."
"I'll drink to that." Dustin admitted as he took a sip of his cocoa.
Negi smiled and thought, 'I sure wish you could be here with me, Nekane, Anya, and father.'
Soon enough everyone retired to their rooms with Negi sharing a bed with Kaede and Ayaka each on his sides while Rin and Makie shared the second bed.
"Don't worry Negi, I'll make sure to keep you nice and warm." Kaede offered.
"Arigato Kaede." Negi smiled.
"And if she's not enough, I'll add my body heat as well." Ayaka added.
Negi blushed, "Um, ok."
Makie pouted, "How come they get to share a bed with Negi-kun?"
"Because we lost the toss." Rin reminded her.
"I know." Makie said as they lied back down.
Meanwhile in Dustin's room, Dustin was in one bed while Mana and Sakurako were on each of his sides, while Madoka and Zazie were in the second bed, and Zyphon was in the corner of the room charging up while in hibernate mode.
"I sure feel nice and warm." Dustin said as he relaxed and suddenly found Sakurako wrap her arms around him.
"Just leave it to me Dustin-kun, my scorching body will keep you warm through the night." The cheerleader snuggled.
Mana meanwhile also wrapped her arms around him and started moving her chest up and down his back, "Tell me, does this feel good?"
"Too good." Dustin panted but started falling asleep from their body heat.
Zazie and Madoka watched as the tomboy cheerleader spoke, "I hope tomorrow night we get to share that bed with Dustin-kun."
"Even if we have to force him." Zazie added as the two fell asleep.
(And that's the first part. Don't miss tomorrow where Negi, Dustin, and the girls have a field day on the slopes. See you next time.)