A small Missouri community, was winding down for a quiet eve. A small 'copse' of trees 'exploded' as if a bomb detonated at the site.
A structure was seen there, after the debris and smoke clear. It opened and 'multinational' transports, which had not seen regular duties since the last global conflict,
roared out. A lead truck, driven by a high ranked female officer in White Uniform. " No need to fear, Happy Holidays. Happy Holidays, we are friends. ", said a Blue
uniformed' 'Japanese' Officer. The 'bullhorn' declaration continued, into the city.
" The Governor's Office...,"
" National Guard on stand by..., "*
"Minna, I'll leave things to you. If I leave my 'gaggle' of 'numbskulls ' with you, it may start a war.", said General Sherman Potter. " General, I got
'gifts' for you, and Colonels Fairbourne and Konig. ", said said Christina. " I'll pass 'these' along.", said Potter. He got into the awaiting Hudson, and driven back through the
Gate.
London, Brittania
Once on their side of the Gate..., " Let's see, 'what' Barkhorn got us.", said Potter. He opened the 'carry bag', and unfolded..., " Right nice 'jacket'. ' Funky' looking, but nice.",
he said. He seen a cardboard tag, and read it. * Replica, fine leather, broadcast standard , 'Battlestar Galactica' Viper pilot jacket. * "Goes over my head. Think I'll wear
it back to, my 'Missouri'. Ask Sgt. Barkhorn where she gotten this, give Mildred one for her Birthday or some such occasion.", said Potter.
The girls on our side was having tea, in their jackets.
2. Parcels to and from home
Wooden crates and boxes were unloaded and unpacked, as plastic totes were loaded on.
Fuso
The Karibuchi and Miyafuji families looked over their delivered 'tote'. " Cell phones, laptops, microwave, 'gift cards'?", asked Sayaka.
" Feh. All 'gimmicks'.", said Grandmother Miyafuji.
London, Brittanaia
" William Bishop, what 'exactly' are you doing?", asked Mildred Bishop. " Using 'gift cards', to order this 'flatscreen'.", replied William or Billy.
Romangia
The Lucchini Family was enjoying a 'microwave'.
Outside Moscow Orussia
Mister Litvyak, stepped into the home, and taken off the new jacket sent to him by Sanya. His wife put down dinner, and turned on their new 'Flatscreen' to watch
Orussia's version of 'cops'.
3. Oddities of a new world
" I didn't think Bubble Wrap was effective...," , said Gertrude.
pop*
" The packing materials..., ", said Gertrude.
pop*
"Hartmann, what are you doing?", asked Gertrude.
" Couldn't help it.", said Erica.
" As I was...," said Gertrude.
pop*
" HHHHAAAARRRRTTTTMMMMAAAANNNN!!!!!", yelled Gertrude.
"Oh,shoot!", said Christina.
"Chris, something wrong?", asked Gertrude.
" Slipped up, playing a 'Tetris' game on my handheld.", replied Christina.
4. Gertrude's Lement
" Come in.", said Minna, after hearing her knock. She sees a 'distressed' Gertrude walk in, and pass her coffee. " Let me, guess. Christina?"
" This world, this 'technology', seems made for Chris.", said Gertrude. " I 'strongly' doubt, this world would 'change' Chris, for the worst. If anything,
she 'seems' fine.", said Minna.
Gertrude, was mulkling over, Minna's words, as Christina put down a 'slick' ,Yellow, sack. " Dollar General has these for sale, for Christmas." Gertrude took out a
game handheld. " Chris, * Christina looks to Gertrude* thank you."
Erica had one of the top 'shocks' of her life. She seen Gertrude, leaned back in her chair, game handheld in hand, smiling. " This is, 'neat'.", said Gertrude 'lowly'.
Erica fainted.
5. forming and opening the 'other'
Another 'Gate' had formed, and the Witches felt the 'power surge'. Christina ran into the Main Hanger, into her Striker Units, flown out, seen the 'other' and into
the 'darkness'.
Akihabara, ..., Fuso?
" This is Nanashi Kuribayashi, at Akihabara, for the Christmas Lights, and this 'structure' appeared...,"
The Gate opened, and Christina flown out. A 'starry' eyed Nanashi turned back to the camera. " Kawaii!"
Christina seen the Larger light display to an event center. " Flying girl, flying girl." Christina floated down to a dark headed elder woman, who passed a sack to her.
" Merry Christmas.", said the woman. And, walked off.
Witches Base
" I don't believe Chris, would do this." " Trude. Christina took 'initative' on this. If anything, what she did, 'may' help us. ", said Minna. The 'Blues and Reds ' of a
Police car was seen escorting a small 'truck' with a 'Black cat' and ' kitten' in mouth, logo on its' upper, back portion. The Police Car stopped, and..., " CHRIS!", said
Gertrude. " Miss, your sister, accumulated TOO many FREE souvenieres to fly home. Tokyo Police was 'honored' to 'assist' her.", said the Male Officer. " I'll put up my
Strikers, and help unload the truck.", said Christina.
Lounge
" They got ' pet cafes ', where you can play and feed 'puppies' and kitties'.", said Christina. " Penguin dolls!", said Sanya. " Those are, Donpen and Donko. The store mascots.
Won 'those' at a 'lottery' they had.", said Christina. " Chris, 'NJPW'?", asked Gertrude. " New Japan Pro Wrestling. I( walked into a 'shop' in Akibara, told the owner who I was,
shown my Military ID, let me get 'free' merchandise and 'tickets' for an event tomorrow in Hokkaido. ", said Christina. " I suppose, we leave in the morning?", asked Gertrude.
" Well, when we 'cross', it will be, night.", said Christina. " In accordance to, Chris' information, we should leave, and hour or two later.", said Minna.
After the event
" The nerve of 'Mr. Evil' to say 'vulgar' things, he 'wanted' to do with us.", said Perrine. " But, 'Moxley' did 'encourage' us, to beat his face. ", said Eila.
" Major Stewart has a 'wicked' right cross.", said Sakamoto. " Just standing up, for women.", said the Luminous Witches C.O.
6. ' Unconventional ' Holiday
" What kind of 'tree' is this?", asked Waltrud. " One already decorated, and ready out, of the box.", said Edthya. " With LED lights."
Music sounded, throughout the base. " Such an 'unusal' 'haunting' melody.", said Perrine. " It's 'Christmas Truce', by Sabaton. 'Swedish' Rock band.", said Christina.
" A most 'appropriate' song.", said Minna.
Gift exchange happened. Gundula gotten a 'massage gun', and let out 'delighted' groans, causing the male regular soldiers, to run to their bathroom, to stop
'nosebleed'. Some of the various Witches were given ' Cosplay' clothing, including Nipa, which was given a, 'Uzaki - Chan' T Shirt, with her 'saying' on it,
causing many a male 'faintings'.
7. New Year, New neighbors
Politicians and Head Political Leaders started negotiations and 'aid packages' to the Witches Earth. New Year, New Era, New Beginnings.
End.