A/N: WASSUP! I'm actually gonna go straight into the disclaimer so...

Me: I don't-

Green: DISCLAIMER!

Me: Get. Out.

Green: It's the holidays.. *smirks*

Me: Doesn't mean I have to like you.

Green: C'mon Star, show some holiday spirit.

Me: I am. This is a Christmas special. Can I trade you in for Blue? I like her better, and by like her better, I mean I can stand being in the same room as her.

Green: Do you have a crush on Blue or something?

Me: Why are you so whiny? You exhaust me. *pulls out pokeball*

Green: No.

Me: *turns to audience* Audience, this is my Meganium, and very first Pokemon, Chick. *Releases Chick* Say nothing of the nickname, I was young then.

Green: *slowly backing towards door*

Me: Magical leaf.

Green: *runs away*

Me: Now that that's over, I don't own Pokemon.

So it's now the holiday season and I thought I'd do something a little different. (No, it's not me actually updating on time for once. I happen to have some requests in the works.) Let me tell you a story about a young man named Ash Ketchum and his love, by the name of Misty.

As a child, Ash had come to love Christmas. He had spent quite a few of them either braving rugged terrain or in a Pokemon Center. When he was lucky, he'd make it home to Pallet for Christmas. Even in adulthood, Christmas remained his favorite time of year.

This year though, this year was special. It was his first Christmas with both of his children, Jordan and Ally.

His eyes sparkled with delight as he gazed into the store windows. They were the windows to a toy store of course. As much as he loved Christmas, he hated shopping for clothing of any sort. That was Misty's specialty. (Of course it was you know she obviously couldn't cook.)

...Misty, the love of his life. He couldn't wait to get back to her. Get back to her, you may be thinking, what do you mean "Get back to her?" Well um, you see, Ash wasn't exactly close to home. He was in Unova for a conference. It had gone pretty well, though he was only there as a guest.

Now it was time to head home. Unfortunately for him, it was snowing heavily. Ash being himself, he was almost late for his flight. Even worse, his flight was delayed. He then decided to take a walk. After wandering around the airport for awhile, he came across a toy store that was simply there for the holiday season. Possessed by holiday joy, he pulled out his wallet. What kind of father would he be if he was late and didn't bring his kids toys for Christmas?

A Few Hours Later

In Kanto

It was late, it was cold, and Ash just wanted to find his bags. Pikachu wore his hat, sleeping in his arms. His eyelids drooped. He was still determined to power through. A weary smile made its way onto his face. Yes, he was exhausted, but he was almost home.

Fastening up his coat, Ash trekked out of the Viridian City Airport. It was snowing a little, the snowflakes occasionally dotting his nose. He could see his breath in the air. Ash desperately wanted to stop and take in the scene, but he feared that he'd freeze. He kept going, because he was going to make it home tonight.

Pallet Town

Misty's POV

She would normally be too preoccupied with her two children to worry about anything else, but she couldn't help the glances she threw towards the snowy window. Both Jordan and Ally were excited, running around in their pajamas. Eventually, she put them to bed, answering that "Yes, your father will be home by morning." even though she didn't know if it was true or not.

After staring longingly out the window for about an hour, Misty went to bed.

Later... Again... Yeah I did it. What you gonna do about it? Come at me bro!

No One's POV

After Misty went to bed, Ash stumbled through the front door, disheveled and exhausted. He dropped his bags at the door. He then carefully sat Pikachu on the couch. He stumbled past the rooms of his children. He stopped in each of their doorways, giving a soft smile in both of them. Finally, he made his way into the bedroom he shared with Misty, carelessly flopping onto their bed.

Misty then jolted from the bed. She rolled her eyes once she saw it was Ash. She even chuckled slightly. She kissed his cheek and rolled over, going back to sleep. They were in for something once morning hit.

That is the story of two lovers, separated and then together. It doesn't seem too significant, but it is. It was, because, in that moment, it mattered. No, I didn't take the time to tell a story filled with magic. Oh well, there's always next year. I actually spent all year working on this, trying to get a theme, pulling all my little jokes into line, never mind.

A/N: Happy Holidays you guys! To anyone who has made a request it is pending. I promise you I'm working on it and it will be out. Unfortunately, I will be facing a huge workload in a few months. I may be moving a little slower, I will be uploading a Percy Jackson fanfic before I update this one, as I usually do.

-StarGuardian46 signing off for the year