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Christmas gift (age:12) help!
Christmas eve, the one night a year everyone in the castle was in a good mood. Which was strange, since half the time hardly anyone was in a good mood. Must be the season of giving, or in the villains case, the season of receiving.
You however, sat at your desk in a lovely sparkly dress of (f/c) with a white fuzzy white trim around the ends. It was getting late into the evening, the sun was sowly going down over the hrison. But you were hard at work finishing your greatest present yet. With a pencil in hand, you began to finish writing the last few lines of the amazing story you had come up with.
That is until a knock on the door distracted you. “(y/n) you almost ready to go?” you could tell by the cold voice it was Frollo.
You turned your head and watched as the door knob turned. “Dont come in!” you shouted, not wanting anyone to see your gift till the gift exchange.
“Why ever not, you're not hiding something are you?” you watched as it creeked open just a crack.
“No but I am working on finishing your Christmas present!” you trun and fold yourself over the papers on your desk in case he enters.
“Very well. But hurry it up, we need to be out of here in 10 minutes.”
“Do I have to go?” you complained. Every year you were forced to go to church for Chritmas Eve mass.
“Not unless you wish to miss out on a vist with your brother.”
Your eyes wided a bit, how could you forget about Quasimodo. With a sigh you shout “Fine, i'll be down in a minute.”
“Will meet you at the stables.” he then shuts the door fully behind him and proceed down the hallway.
you listened as the footsteps got further away. You breathe a sigh of relief as you look down at your now scattered paper. You write down the last few words as quickly as possible before getting up. You grab the stack of papers and slide them into one of the desk drawers full of other papers of your story.
You then grab your winter jacket that was resting on the back of your chair. It was a nice red color and lined with fake fur on the inside. You then walk over to your door and grab a small blue tote bag with a snowflake pattern. Inside was your magic mirror, a wallet with some emergency money, mittens, and a box with Quasi’s gift.
With everything you need in hand, you make your way down to the stable. You hadent relised till you got outside, but it had started to snow. The ground was covered in a thin, white blanket. You pull your hood over your head and place your mittens on, forgetting how cold it was in the winter.
The walk to the stables wasent far. Just out the back door of the castle, past the guarden and down the hill. It was a grand structure with everything a horse could dream off. The humongous door was open, casting light out onto the snow. You entered to find Gothel and Frollo talking to eachother on their respective horses.
Inbetween them was Lafou holding Penelope’s lead. She was your hore that you received for your birthday last year. She had a golden brown coat and chocolate brown main.
“Thanks Lafou” you said as you entered.
He turned to you “no problem.” and handed you the lead befor leaving. You took it and peated Penelope. “Good girl.” you greeted her before pulling yourself up onto the saddle.
Once situated Gothel looked over at you “you ready to go my flower.”
You were about to nodd when something felt off. You turned to look at her “wait, why are you coming? You never come to church.”
She looked saddened by your comment “what, can your favroite Aunt not spend time with her two faroite people in the world on this joyus holiday.”
You turned to face forward and stuck out your tongue. You couldent undrsatnd why they fell for eachother. Ok so maybe you understood a little, two people, each taking in a child on for them to betray them then fall from a tall structure. Sometimes you wish they just cut to the wedding instead of constantly giving eachothere love looks.
Though you knew there was also some truth to her statement, you also still felt like something was off. Mybe you wherent going to the cathedral and instead to a stuprise. A smile creeped along your face as you told Penelope to gidyup. She exited the stable in a walk.
The ride to Notre Dame was quiet. Though you exited first, you found yourself somehow stuck behind them. You keep yourself occupied by watching the snow fall onto the ground below. Thankfully it wasent gonna be a blizzard, just a couple inches. After the 15 minut ride, you found yourself infront of the grand cathedral and slightly frowning. Alight, so you were still going to church. Atlest you would see Quasi after.
Infront of the church was a place to banister to tie the horses to. thankfully it was covered. You steer Penelope over to the banister, drop down, and tie her lead to it. You moved your hand against her fur and pat her. “Will be back soon girl.” She neghs and leans her head into you. You smile and give her a kiss.
“(y/n)” you heard Gothel call from the top of the cathedral steps.
“Comeing!” you shouted as you rushed over and headed inside.
Christmas eve was always a busy day for Notre Dame. Pews full of people. You sighed, this was gonna be a long night, unless… you looked over at the staircase leading to the belltower. Hoping they wouldent notice you try to walk over, only to be stopped by Frollo’s cold hand. “You know the rules.” You let out a frustrated sigh as you're guided over to your usual spot.
You all were seated in the last row at the end, far away from everyone else. There were the occical looks, but most people paid no mind.
Church was one of the most boring parts of Christmas eve. Sitting and listening to the priest talk about what the holiday really ment was rather boring to say the least, and this one was longer than the regular sunday mass. throughout most of the mass you found yourself daydreaming as most kids do. The only good part was the bread like crackers
After what felt like an eternity the mass finally ended. You all exited the pew and made your way to the bell tower's staircase. As soon as your foot was on the first step, you bulted up those stairs like it was no one's business. You could hear Frollo and Gothel calling at you to hold up for them but you didnt care.
When you reached the top, you swung open the door to find Quasimodo and Madeline sitting at the picnic table talking to a woman you hadent seen in over a year.
“Cass!” you shouted groping your tote bag at the door and running into her, wrapping her into a hug.
“Hey there (y/n)” Cassandra hugged you back “boy you're getting tall.”
It's true you were almost at her shoulder now. “Ive missed you so much, why havent you come to the castle?” you asked as you let go.
“You know me, ive been traveling on the other side of the kingdom for a while now.” she said with a smile. “But I did get you something in my travels.” She looked into her satchel and pulled out a ball of tissue paper.
You looked at it with curiosity, taking it from her hands you slowly began to unwrap it. Inside was a beautiful snowglobe and inside was the castle you lived in. you tiped in upside down and right side up, watching as the snow fell.
“So, I'll take it you like your gift then?” Gothel asked and both she and Frollo reached the top of the staircase.
You turned to look at her, so that's why she wanted to come. “Its awesome, and Look at what Cass got me!” you said with excitement as you rushed over and showed them.
“Well would you look at that, it's the castle.” Gothel said as she plucked it from your hands to get a better look.
“Gothel, Frollo, good to see you both. Could we get you two anything to drink? Tea? Coffee?” Madeline offered.
“No thank you Madeline, I'm afraid we can't stay long today.” Frollo said as he admired the snow globe.
You turn to Cassandra “I'm sorry I have nothing for you Cass, I dident know you were gonna be here otherwise I would have brought your gift.”
Cass smiled “Dont worry about me (y/n), you can give it to me next time I'm at the castle.”
“That reminds me.” you take the snowglobe back and rush over to your tote bag. You place the snowglobe inside and grab a small box. You rush over to Quasi and Madeline, placing the box on the table. “This is for you from me!” you said with the biggest smile on your face.
“Why thank you (y/n)” Quasi thanked as he took the box and opened it. Inside was a small, hand painted, wooden sculpture of the two dancing.
“I know it dosent look that good, but I made it myself with the carving kit uncle Stromboli gave me for my birthday last year.”
“It's beautiful (y/n)” Madeline complimented as Quasi handed the sculpture to her.
“It just may be the best present we ever received.” Quasi smiled as he wrapped an arm around you giving you a hug.
“We also got a little something for you.” Madeline handed you a small box. You took it and opened it. Inside was a lovely gold necklace with a sapphire in the center. Your eyes wided in awe at how beautiful it was.
“Its lovely.” you said taking it out of the box and playing with it in your hands. You liked how the chain folded in your plan, and giggled as it tickled. You walked over to Madeline and gave her a hug. ”thank you!”
“Would you like help putting it on?” she asked with a smile.
You nodded and handed her the necklace. You sat on the bench, back faceing her. She wraps the necklace around your neck, clasping it together in the back. Your hand touched the ruby.
“Alright (y/n), we need to get going.” Frollo called from the doorway
“Do we have to?” you look up and frown, not wanting to leave.
“Unless you want to miss christmas eve din-” Gothel began before you interrupted her.
You immediately stood up, grabbed your tote bag by the door, and tried to bulted down stairs when Frollo grabbed your shoulder once again. “Arnt you going to say something?” he asked sternly.
You turn to face everyone in the room. “Merry christmas! Thanks for the gift! Happy new year!” you then turn back to Gothel and Frollo. “There, now can we go?”
They both shook their heads and rolled their eyes playfully. Frollo gave you a nudge as if to say it was ok to go. With that you took off down the stairs, exited the cathedral, and got Penelope ready to leave. It took Frollo and Gothel a few more minutes then you to get saddled up. But eventually you all were off back to the castle.
The whole way home, all you could think about was Christmas Eve dinner. If there was one thing you loved more than the presents on Christmas day, it was the food. Christmas at the castle was a crazy one, but nothing was more chaotic than the food. It took all the chefs in the house all day to make enough for everyone. There was mashed potatoes, prime rib, green beans, pies, cookes, ect. Thinking of all this made your stomach rumble.
Thankfully thinking about it took your mind off the long ride. Before you knew it you were putting Penelope back in her stable and rushing inside to eat. You entered the dining room to find everyone sitting down and food being served on the table. Your mouth watered as you took your seat and began serving yourself. You took all your favorite, and even vegetables because Gothle made you. You couldent even eat till after you and Frollo said grace, but it was all worth it for this wonderful meal.
Once everyone was done eating, the second best part of Christmas started. Everyone rushed up to their room to grab their Christmas swap gifts. Usually you wherent the kind to care about giving gifts, and more about receiving them. But this year was different, you had worked long and hard on their gifts and couldent wait to see their reactions.
Upon entering you toss your tote bag and jacket onto the floor and cross over to your desk. You open the draw full of papers and dig them all out. Placing them in order, you staple them together and carefully place them into a binder before rushing back downstairs. By the time you got downstairs you were the last one in the room, which was very unlike you.
The way Christmas eve works was secret santa style because of how many people lived in the castle. Each villain and sidekicked picked a name from a hat and a budget of $30. They then exchanged gifts on christmas eve, saving stockings and a regular gift exchange between the villains and their respective sidekicks for christmas.
Everyone however gave you a gift. Which ment you have to get a gift for everyone else. Usually it was incorporated in your studys in some way, whether that was a craft, poem, drawing, ect. This year was different. You had spent the last year writing a story for each of them all piled into one binder.
“We all know how this works, lets get it over with so we-” Hades began befor you interrupted.
“I want to go first!” you shouted at the top of your lungs. They all looked at you. Usually you were never excited to exchange gifts. Always going last. Everyone turned to you as you pulled the binder from behind your back. It was a brown binder with a drawing in the front sleeve reading “Happily Never After, by (Y/n)”
“It's a book I wrote, took me the whole year. Each chapter contains a villain and what I picture there happily ever after to be like.” you open it up and flip through the pages. Though no one could read it since the print was small and you were flipping through them quickly. “I even wrote a dedication page:
To my favorite people in the whole world. Thank you for looking after me and taking me in when no one else would. For the food, entertainment, education, roof over my head, and so much more. I love you all so much.”
You smiled up from the binder to find them all staring at you with wide eyes and blank expressions. You frown a bit and close the binder. “You dont like it, do you?”
As a response malefict approached you and took the binder from your hands. She flipped through the book till she found her chapter and skimed it. A smile creeped along her face “ha sevre that prince right for stabbing me in the chest, he disvers to rot till his death!” She then shut the binder and placed it on the floor.
Raising her septor she mumbled a spell and taped it on the floor. The binder floated into the air and a small white sphere appiered around it. It transformed into a lovely hard cover book. Its pages now legible and a lot cleaner looking. The book also duplicated itself and one piered in each villains hands. Each opened their copy and flipped to their chapter. All laughing at the downfall of their heroes. Maleficent grabbed the book infront of her and approached you. “My Little thorn, you have just given us the best present ever!”
You smiled up at her and listened to the laughter erupting in the room. For the first time in a while you felt pride inside your heart. That was sure to be the best gift ever!