"Merry Christmas to all." Christmas is almost here and it's magical in Paris. Snow is falling and people are just filled with joy and delight. It's just so great that people just feel like singing. That's what Lucy did as she, Erza, and Levy walked into her family's bakery; with the girls leaving coins in donation boxes.

(Lucy)

Mom and Dad, I'll help you in the bakery

Handing out log cakes to friends and family

Merry Christmas to Erza and Levy

(Levy)

Thanks Lucy

(Erza)

Same to you three

(Lucy)

Cana, here's one for you

(Cana)

Thanks, Lucy

Merry Christmas too

(Lucy)

Merry Christmas to Lisanna and your family

Merry Christmas to Juvia, the logs are free

Another for you Gray

Here's one for Tay...

"Taylor?!" Lucy said as she didn't expect her with her father. Lucy handed out Christmas logs to all her friends, but she stopped when she reached Taylor.

"Do you want a photo or something?" Taylor taunted. Lucy didn't really like this.

"Lucy, it's Christmas." Layla said to remind her about goodwill. She just had to swallow her pride.

"Merry Christmas, Taylor." Lucy said as she forced herself to say it with her giving Taylor a piece of pastry. Taylor just cynically enjoyed Lucy struggling like that.

"Taylor, it's Christmas." Aiden said.

"Merry Christmas, Lucy." Taylor forced herself to say. "But I hate your guts, don't forget." She whispered to her. Despite that, it was still the greatest time of the year.

"Merry Christmas to all!" The Heartfilias sung as they were happy to spend it as a family. It was at that moment that Jacob came walking in and left a small donation.

"Merry Christmas, folks." Jacob said.

"Natsu's present!" Lucy said as she saw this as an opportunity. She hurried up to her room as fast as she could to her room. Once she got there, she grabbed a present she made for Natsu and hurried back down. Once Jacob got his log, he was on his way out, but Lucy was able to catch up with him just in time. "Wait!" She called when she reached him. "Could you please give this to Natsu? It's my gift for him."

"Sure." Jacob said as he took the gift, hopped in his car, and drove away with it. Lucy hopes that Natsu is having a wonderful Christmas. It is suppose to be the happiest time of the year, but not all can feel the happy.

...

Dragneel Mansion

Natsu was in the process of decorating the tree himself with some help from Invel. With his parents gone, Natsu hopes he and Zeref can actually spend it together. However, Zeref is acting as distant as usual.

"Where is he, Invel? He should be here." Natsu complained.

"Just give him some time, Natsu. I'm sure he will." Invel claimed, but Natsu was having his doubts. In fact, he didn't bother. Jacob came walking in to help out, but Natsu doesn't feel the holiday spirit anymore.

"What's the point? It's the same every year, really since we lost our parents. Why bother celebrating?" Natsu said as he just gave up and was about to head to his room.

"Uh... Wait just a moment, Natsu. A gift for you." Jacob said as he handed him Lucy's gift.

"Thanks." Natsu said as he just took it, but didn't really care. He just walked up to his room and just wanted Christmas to be over already. Invel and Jacob were rather worried about him. As for Zeref, he just remained in his room for work. All he was really doing was staring at the portrait of his parents. That was right when Invel came in.

"A moment, sir?" Invel said as he let himself in. "I understand this isn't easy for you without your parents, but you should use the time to spend it with your brother. Natsu is hurting just as much as you are about not celebrating the holidays with your parents."

"I know. Just give me time." Zeref said as he understands the situation.

"Please don't take too long." Invel said before stepping out. Zeref wishes his parents were with him, but he does have his brother and should focus more on Natsu. As for Natsu, he was just sulking and complaining while Igneel enjoyed some meat.

"Every day, even this time of the year, he keeps distant from me. He's not the only one that misses Mom and Dad!" Natsu complained. "If that's how he's going to be, I'm not staying here!" He decided that he doesn't want to be where he's not wanted, especially if his brother is just going to keep pushing him away. "Igneel, Fire Up!" Without even thinking, he just transformed and left his room. He made his way from one roof over the next feeling like he's all alone.

It's Christmas in Paris

Everything is cheery and bright

But I'm all alone tonight

Families together, love all around

But I'm all alone tonight

There's no warmth for me

Nowhere for me to be

I'm like a cold lonely flame in the night

I'm like a little kitty

No one will take pity

I'm all alone tonight

I'm all alone tonight

No one cares about me, not if I'm lost or found

I'm just a cold lonely flame in the night

I'll take that symbol of joy

I'll burn it to the ground

I'm a vengeful flame

I'm a vengeful flame

Dragon Fire

Salamondra made his way through the city, feeling sad and alone. He was even about to use his powers on a tree and burn it out of anger. However, a flash image of his parents and all the good Christmas times they had together stopped him from doing that.

"I can't do it!" Salamondra said as he stopped himself from doing anything. Instead, he turned to an advertisement of himself and destroyed it instead.

I'm cold and alone

I don't want to be in pain

All that anger was in vain

I need to go back home and find another way

Tomorrow is just another day

"Fire Out." Salamondra just detransformed in the cold and snow, but something was wrong. Igneel was on the ground and he didn't look so good. "Igneel? Igneel, what's wrong?!"

I wish I could help you

I don't want you to be in pain, too

But I can't Natsu, don't you see

I am tired and distress

I have nothing to digest

I'm running on empty

"Igneel! Oh man! I'm so sorry!" Natsu said as he didn't realize he drain Igneel of some power. He looked for something that could help Igneel with some comfort, but all he had was the gift he was given. Opening it up, hoping it's something helpful, it ended up being a Santa hat. That could at least keep Igneel warm as he placed Igneel in it to rest. When he took a closer look, he saw a card in it and took it. "Merry Christmas from Lucy... She's amazing." Grateful for the gift, he lifted it up to make sure Igneel was comforted. "I'm sorry, Igneel."

"It's okay, Natsu. Let's just go home." Igneel said. Natsu agreed to that and got moving, leaving behind the card. Not smart.

...

Dragneel Mansion

Meanwhile, Zeref was on his way to see his brother to spend the holiday with him the right way. He carried a gift with him and walked right into Natsu's room.

"Natsu..." Zeref said as he went inside, but saw no sign of Natsu and that the window was wide open. Panicking, Zeref hurried over to it. "Natsu!" He shouted at the top of his lungs with Jacob and Invel hurrying in. "Don't just stand there! Find him now!" He ordered with the two of them moving fast. Jacob got in his car and drove around to find him. As for Invel, he hurried to the phone and made some calls.

"Merry Christmas. Listen, is Natsu there?" Invel asked.

...

Lucy

Word about Natsu started to spread like wildfire. Everyone in his class became aware of what happened and wanted to do what they could to find him. No one claimed where he was and it was starting to get out of control a little. The reason for that is what happened when the calls reached the Heartfilia's.

"Natsu Dragneel has been abducted?!" Jude said with Lucy horrified.

"There must be some other explanation, but we should go look for him." Layla said.

"Lucy, are you coming?" Jude asked.

"I'll stay here in case he comes around, and make some calls." Lucy said as she hurried up to her room. She does intend to help, but in her own way. "I've got to find Natsu. Stella, Twinkle!" She transformed into Celestria and jumped off from her balcony. If Natsu has been kidnapped, she's going to do everything she can to find and save him. However, her feelings for Natsu might blind her to what's right in front of her.

...

Natsu

Since Igneel didn't have much strength, Natsu had to go back home on his own. It wasn't easy walking through the cold snow, but there was no other way.

"Hohoho. Merry Christmas." Someone pretending to be Santa was delivering gifts and he just handed a present to a boy and a girl. They opened them up, but were a little unsatisfied.

"These gifts are lame." The boy complained.

"Yeah, and you're not even the real Santa." The girl said. They were very unsatisfied with their gifts. They even threw a couple snowballs at him and caused his hat to fall off and get soaked.

"Hey!" Natsu called as he stepped in. "He might not be the real Santa, but that's no way to behave. Especially since we're near Christmas."

"He's right, kids. Say your sorry." Their father insisted.

"Sorry." Both of the kids claimed.

"It's fine. Run along now." Santa said as he let the family go. "Thank you for that, young man. That was awfully nice of you to step in like that."

"No problem. Are you okay?" Natsu asked.

"I'm fine. That's just how some children are around this time. To them, it's about the toys and the presents." Santa said. "If anything, I should ask if you're okay. What's a boy like you doing out here? You look like you need a nice cup of hot chocolate."

"That does sound nice." Natsu agreed with Santa reaching in his sleigh for some. Igneel stuck out of the hat and reminded Natsu he needed food. "You wouldn't happen to have anything to eat, would you? Maybe something with meat."

"Hohoho. You're in luck. I never go anywhere without a good sandwich." Santa said as he took a sub and broke it in half. He handed some of it and hot chocolate to Natsu, Natsu handing a bit of the sandwich to Igneel when Santa wasn't looking. Natsu joined him on the sleigh and the two got talking. "So, what are you doing out here all by yourself? Shouldn't you be home with your family?"

"Well, it's not that easy." Natsu said. "My older brother always act so distant. I was hoping to spend the holidays with him, especially since we don't have our parents, but it's the same as it is every year."

"I understand that it must be frustrating, but I bet your brother is worried your not there." Santa said. "Christmas is a time to spend with your family, and if your brother is acting that way, you must be insistent." Natsu does wish he had a family to spend Christmas with. He wants to spend it with his brother, even if he is distant. It's better than spending it alone.

"I guess you're right." Natsu said.

"Good. Now, why don't I take you home." Santa said as he moved to the front of the sleigh and got his reindeer moving. He reached for his hat, but he saw it was ruined. Seeing that, Natsu took Igneel out of his hat and handed it to Santa.

"Here. The girl who made this would agree that you should have it." Natsu said.

"Thank you." Santa said as he took the hat and the two of them were on their way.

...

Celestria

Celestria continued searching for Natsu as she believed he was kidnapped. She soon arrive at the square Salamondra was at earlier. She took a look around and saw the destroyed advertisement and the card. Her devotion to Natsu is making her jump to conclusions.

There is only one thing this kind of damage can bring

Salamondra's Dragon Fire

Am I right

And with this card too

It's an important clue

It's from my gift for Natsu

Natsu disappears

Salamondra steps in

He must be working to protect him

The only explanation

The conclusion I drew

Is that a villain is after Natsu

It's a good thing I'm here

I'll protect him without fear

The boy that I love

If you knew it's true

I'll be there for you

The boy that I love

What would I do

If you knew it was true

If only you knew I love you

"Who could have been etheriouized on Christmas Eve?" Celestria questions as she's believing Natsu is in trouble. Either way, she's not going to let anything happen to him.

...

Natsu

Everyone was searching for Natsu, but none of them knew he was already in safe hands. Santa was taking him all the way home and he was grateful for that.

"Thanks again for taking me home, but what about you? Where are you going to be spending the holidays?" Natsu asked.

"I'm afraid nowhere. I'm constantly moving, spreading good will all around." Santa said. To Natsu, that meant that he was spending the holidays alone and that's something no one should go through.

"Hey, why don't you come in and spend it with me and Zeref." Natsu offered. "You'll at least be able to get warm and grab some good food. It's the least I can do for all that you've done."

"Really? That's what I call the Christmas Spirit." Santa said as he liked the sound of that. "I'll take you up on that offer, Natsu, but I can't stay too long. This is the busiest time of the year for me. Hohoho." This was turning into something good for Natsu, but it was going to quickly change into something bad. Soon, they arrived at Dragneel Mansion. Natsu ran the bell and a camera came out.

"Natsu! There you are!" Zeref said through the camera. It was then he noticed Santa. "Who are you?"

"I'm Santa."

"Really? And I'm the Easter Bunny. You kidnapped my brother and here to exchange him for money." Zeref claimed.

"No! You're wrong, Zeref!" Natsu defended Santa.

"No! He's right!" That was right when Celestria showed up. "This man has been etheriouized, but that's about to be fixed." She reached for her whip and was about to attack. Santa got spooked and ran off, but Celestria used her whip and tripped him up.

"No! Stop!" Natsu called, but Celestria wouldn't listen. She went right at Santa, but Santa got up and ran off. He went for his sleigh and was about to escape, but Celestria got her whip around him and pulled him back to the ground.

"What are you doing? This isn't the Christmas Spirit?" Santa said.

"It's over!" Celestria said as she was ready to finish this.

"Stop!" Natsu said as he forced her to let her go.

"What are you doing?" Celestria said. "He's a supervillain that kidnapped you."

"Kidnapped? Who said I was kidnapped?! No one kidnapped me!" Natsu said and got Celestria's full attention. "I snuck out because I was upset with my brother! He's just a nice man who found me and was bringing me home!" Hearing the truth, Celestria felt mortified at what she just did.

"Oh my... I am so sorry!" Celestria said as she felt so bad. She tried to help him up, but he was plenty upset with her.

"Get your hands off me!" Santa said. "I've had my share of bad Christmas moments, but I've had it. No appreciation for Santa at his busiest time." Greatly upset over everything, Santa got on his sleigh and had his reindeer take him away. Celestria felt so bad about how she acted and Natsu felt bad for Santa.

"Wait! Come back!" Natsu called.

"Natsu!" Invel called as he and Jacob stood there. "It's time to come in." It seemed like there was no way out of this. Natsu went back inside. Natsu is safe, but Celestria felt greatly ashamed of what she did. All she could do now was leave things at that. As for Santa, he was greatly furious. He works his best through such a busy time, but he gets no appreciation and now he's been accused of being some criminal. It was the final straw for him.

...

Black Wizard

"How ironic that the jolliest man in the world will become my newest villain. Way to jump ahead of me, Celestria." Black Wizard said as he sensed the frustration. He took an etherious and gave it some dark power. "Merry Christmas, Celestria." He released the etherious to turn the big guy into a big villain.

...

Santa

The etherious found its way to him. It went straight into the hat that he wore and connected him to Black Wizard.

"Krampus Claus, I'm Black Wizard. No one appreciates you? Well, how about you give those naughty children exactly what they deserve. In exchange, the only thing I want for Christmas is that you get me Celestria's and Salamondra's miraculous."

"Hohoho, Black Wizard." Santa said as he accepted the power, and he and his reindeer were transforming. As for Celestria, she made her way over the rooftops, but felt so guilty about the whole thing.

"I can't believe I did that. I was so stupid." Celestria said. That was right when something flew behind her. She looked behind her and saw some sort of sleigh being pulled by dark reindeer with glowing red eyes.

"Merry Christmas, Celestria." Krampus Claus greeted as he pulled up in front of her. He looked like Santa, but was more muscular. He wore the traditional Santa clothes, but he had hooves instead of feet, claws, and his most distinct feature was his goat-like face with horns, black hair, and a long beard. "You wanted me to be a villain? Well, now I am one!"

I am Krampus Claus

I'm a rebel with a cause

I'll haunt you and give you a fright

Have a horrible Christmas night

He threw a present right at Celestria and it burst with a flock of bats. With his sleigh actually flying, he flew off with Celestria shocked that this is happening.

"Oh no. What have I done?" Celestria complained as she blamed herself for this and hurried after him.

...

Natsu

"Natsu, wait! Please try to calm down!" Invel said as Natsu busted in his room.

"No! That wasn't cool!" Natsu said as he was pretty upset with Zeref again. "My brother might not care, but what he said wasn't nice."

"You're wrong, Natsu. Zeref does care." Invel explained. "He was on his way to come see you when you sneak out. When he saw you were gone, he was scared something happened to you." That was a bit of a surprise to Natsu. Still, it doesn't mean he forgives Zeref. "Jacob, watch him and make sure he doesn't sneak out again."

"Sure." Jacob agreed as Invel stepped out. However, that was right when Krampus came flying right in with Jacob stepping in to protect Natsu.

"Santa?!" Natsu said as he was shocked to see him like that.

"Not anymore." Krampus claimed.

I am Krampus Claus

I'm a rebel with a cause

I'll haunt you and give you a fright

Have a horrible Christmas night

He threw another present down and it burst with tarantulas falling out and going all over the floor.

"Blimey! Jacob shouted as he was freaked by the spiders and moved away from them.

"Don't worry, Natsu. I won't harm you." Krampus claimed. "You're really the only one that showed me any kindness, so I will spare you. I'll just spread horror and fear to all others!" Leaving Natsu alone, he flew straight out of the room. Jacob, scared by the spiders, hurried out of there. That gave Natsu the clear.

"Igneel, Fire Up!"

...

Krampus Claus

Krampus continued spreading fear and terror through all of Paris, dropping presents down with all opening to be something horrible and trying to ruin Christmas

I am Krampus Claus

I'm a rebel with a cause

I'll haunt you and give you a fright

Have a horrible Christmas night

As he continued to spread his terror, Celestria followed after him. It wasn't easy since he was riding a magic sled and she had to chase him by foot, but she kept going. She was soon joined by Salamondra as he followed after him.

"Merry Christmas, my little star." Salamondra greeted.

"Hey. Where have you been? Are you okay?" Celestria asked. "I found something that was destroyed by your Dragon Fire."

"Oh... That... I... I was upset about something." Salamondra said as he knew what she was talking about. "That's not important right now. We've got to stop this guy." He extended his staff and used it like a pole vault and shot himself straight up to Krampus with him landing down on Krampus' ride. "Someone's going to end up on his own naughty list if he keeps this up."

"Everyone is on my list." Krampus claimed. Salamondra tried to attack him, but Krampus caught his arm easily and lifted him straight up. Those muscles weren't just for show. "I think it's time you got off, but you do have something I need." He was about to take his ring, but Celestria acted fast. She managed to get her whip on the sled and swung herself straight up with her landing on one of the reindeer. She tried steering the reindeer and caused the whole ride to go out of control until Krampus was forced to drop Salamondra, but he ended up falling off.

"Celestria!" Salamondra called. She moved fast as she dived down, used her whip to swing around, and ended up catching him.

"You okay?" Celestria asked.

"Let's find a mistletoe and than I'll tell you." Salamondra said with Celestria thinking she should have let him fall. Krampus was flying around again, but Celestria wasn't going to let him go so easily. She swung her whip at his sled again.

"Hold on tight." Celestria said with the two of them lifted off the ground and holding as best as they could.

"Want a ride? Sorry, but I don't give joyful ones." Krampus warned as he tried driving his ride around as crazy as he could to shake them off. Krampus had his reindeer fly around in different directions with the heroes trying their best to hold on as tight as they could. However, he made one sharp turn and the two of them were sent flying. The two of them flew through the skies of Paris until they ended up in the McGarden's apartment.

"Celestria and Salamondra?" Levy said as she was surprised to see both of them and started recording. "This is a real Christmas gift for my blog."

"Sorry, but this has to be short." Salamondra said as he was ready to jump back out there, but Celestria grabbed him by the tail and stopped him from doing anything.

"Wait, Salamondra. This isn't working. We need a way to get him to come to us." Celestria said.

"How are we going to do that?" Salamondra said.

"By using magic that isn't holiday magic." Celestria claimed. "Open the Celestial Gate!" She used her powers, but ended up getting a large box with the Virgo sign.

"A box? Is it telling us to move out of Paris?" Salamondra questioned. Celestria looked around to see what she can use. Seeing the presents under the tree gave her an idea.

"I need tape, a piece of paper, and colored pencils." Celestria said. Levy and her family helped out and gave her exactly what she needed as she was making something. "Even villains should have a Christmas gift." Salamondra liked where this was going and the two of them were heading out. "Don't worry. Christmas isn't ruined just yet." She assured Levy's family before heading out.

"Go get him, Celestira!" Levy cheered.

...

The Eiffel Tower

Krampus Claus continued to spread fear and mischief instead of peace and harmony through Paris. It seemed like nothing could stop him now from ruining this precious holiday.

"I'm rather enjoying myself, but I suppose I should keep my end of the bargain." Krampus said as he was pretty satisfied. Just as he was ready to go searching for them, he noticed something up on the tower. He pulled his reindeer to head near the top to see what that was. When he got up there, he spotted a gift with a picture of him on it. "What is this?"

(Salamondra)

Krampus, you're the winner

We stand down and surrender

We offer you our miraculous

For you have rendered us powerless

But just for tonight

We hope you see the light

This is a gift for you

Even you have that right too

Salamondra was offering a gift for Krampus, and that was what Krampus wanted. He wanted to be shown some appreciation.

"Don't do that! It could be a trap!" Black Wizard tried to warn him, but Krampus wouldn't listen

Rebel with a cause

You've given us a fright

But we all that the right to a gift on Christmas night

Krampus fell for it as he jumped off the sleigh and opened up the box.

"Merry Christmas!" Celestria said as she popped right out of the box and yanked his hat right off him, throwing it to Salamondra.

"Dragon Fire!" Salamondra used his powers and burned the hat to ashes when he grabbed it with the etherious flying out.

"No more evildoing for you, little etherious." Celestria activated her whip and twirled it. "Time to de-evillize!" She tossed the whip and caught the etherious with it. "Gotcha! Bye-Bye, little guy." She said as she released it after purifying it. "Miraculous Starlight!" She threw the box in the air and released the magic stars. Everything that Krampus Claus did was removed and the holiday magic was brought back. As for Krampus Claus, he turned back into Santa Claus with him and his reindeer placed on the ground thanks to the stars.

"Pound it!" The heroes celebrated.

...

Black Wizard

"Argh! They win again?! Ba humbug!" Black Wizard complained. "It doesn't matter if it's Christmas or not. I will get what I most desire, and no hero or good will shall stop me!" He promised. He'll get what he desires no matter what he has to do.

...

Dragneel Mansion

After everything settled down, Zeref and Natsu finally had a long overdo talk. Santa was back to normal and delivering goodwill again, but Natsu is taking his advice and talking to his brother.

"I'm sorry I acted so distant, Natsu. This just... This just isn't easy without Mother and Father." Zeref admitted.

"I miss them too." Natsu said as he walked over and they both stared at the portrait of them. "That's why we should be closer together. They would want us to spend the holidays together." Zeref certainly agreed as he placed his hand on his brother's shoulder. That was when they heard the doorbell. Invel went over and answered the door.

"It's Natsu's class, sir. I alerted everyone that Natsu was home safe." Invel said as they all looked to see everyone from Natsu's class and their families came to celebrate Christmas with the Dragneels. Natsu was so touched to see so many people were here for him.

"Please, Zeref." Natsu said as he wants to spend it with them.

"Of course. Come in everyone." Zeref said. Everyone was allowed in with all of Natsu's friends glad to see he was safe and Natsu feeling so loved.

"Merry Christmas to all!" Everyone sung as they celebrated like one big family.

Merry Christmas, Mom and Dad." Natsu said to a family portrait as he feels the same love he felt when they were around.

AN: I know this happened much earlier in the show, but it's more fitting for this time of the year.