Hello kind readers and Happy Holiday or Merry Christmas, which ever greeting you prefer
So I wanted to do a story to go with the season and figured why not do one for my favourite manga.

I haven't written much for Library Wars in a while so I'm really sorry if the characters seem OOC. I tried my best to make them sound as much as themselves. Also I don't have my usually proof reader available so there will most likely be mistakes. I will get it reedited later.

I am currently in Japan for Christmas this year so the Inn they are staying in is kind of similar to where I am.

Any way I hope you enjoy it as much I enjoyed writing it.

I own nothing.

It was small job really, something that was quite easy that Kasahara wonders if a group of DF agents were needed. But none the less she was happy to help. Team Dojo was called out to the small library in Myoko. It was getting the security updated before the holidays and needed someone to help protect the collection they had while all the repairs were being finished.
It was a small collection, but it was all people had around here, for the next library was a far travels away. Not a distance too many people were willing to do in the snow either.

Dojo, Komaki, Tezuka, Shibazaki and Kasahara all travelled to help. The job was easy, mostly just moving items around and keeping watch for any one suspicious. But all of the townsfolk were kind and welcoming. The couple that ran the inn they were staying at were especially nice to them.

Now that they had finished the repairs, Team Dojo were on their last night in Myoko. And with the Christmas holidays starting they were eager to be on their way home. All except for Kasahara. She grown fond of the small inn and the town. Because it was such a small area most of the snow hasn't been disturbed or cleared away, the sight of all the snow covering the town looked beautiful. It reminded her of a snow globe.
Sure it snowed back home, but it wasn't like it was in Myoko. The snow-capped mountains surrounded the town with ski resorts at the bases of the mountains. Large trees stood all around covered in clomps of snow waiting to fall off with the next breeze.

The fact she was there with all her friends relaxing also made it better.

The five of them gathered around one of the tables down stairs where dinner was being served. All dressed in yukatas after bathing in the hot springs.

"They really need baths like that at the base." Kasahara remarked happily as she stretched out her arms. The hot water had done wonders on her sore limbs.

Shibazaki sat next to her agreeing, "It's true. The view is beautiful."

Komaki smiled at them from across the table with Tezuka, who look ready to fall asleep. The blonde Sergeant nodded along with the two women as they continued talking about their thoughts on the inn. Dojo came and joined them at the table looking exhausted.

"What news from the Major?" Komaki asked.

Dojo rubbed his ear, "He said job well done and that our train is booked for tomorrow morning at nine."

"Something wrong with your ear?"

"The Major needs to learn how to talk on the phone like a normal person, I swear he blew the drum in my ear." He explained, moving to clean his hands on the damp cloth provided.

"Nine in the morning, that's so early. I was hoping to walk around in the snow a bit." Kasahara pouted hearing her morning plans being ruined.

"You can still do that, just miss your train." He replied blankly, the corner of his mouth quirking up at her sour look.

Shibazaki smirked at the two "I for one and looking forward to returning home."

The other officers agreed with librarian, all looking forward to the holiday plans. Only Kasahara was left wishing to stay for just one more night at the Inn, just to enjoy everyone's company.
That was how she wanted to spend her holiday.

The next morning was a rush. All members running around in their own rooms to pack their belongings and be ready in time for the train. Kasahara was taking longer than the rest trying to gather her clothes together. She never was a tidy person, even less so when she was staying somewhere. Her clothes always manage to end up in the strangest of places.

Dojo knocked on her door again, calling through the thing wood, "Kasahara, we are leaving in five minutes with or without you!"

"I'm almost ready," she answered back shoving clothes into her small case. It was reluctant to stay close by itself and she couldn't hold it down and zip it at the same time. Signing in defeat she chanced calling for help. "Instructor Dojo, could you help me?"

She expected him to tell her to do it herself. She had to stop herself from looking too surprised when the door opened. Sure enough her Instructor walked into her room to help. The thought of Dojo being in Kasahara's room made her blush. She had to remind herself that it was just a hotel room. Now if he was in her actually room then that would mean something else altogether.

"Kasahara what could you need help with? All you had to do was pack!"

Shaking her head of her thoughts she turned back to the suitcase, willing her blush to go away. "I-I can't close it."

Dojo sat next to her inspecting the case, "How much clothes did you bring?" He pushed down the lid only to have it jump back open again.

Helping him hold it down, "I got some gifts at the store." Kasahara defended.

Dojo eventually gave up and told her to just sit on top of the case while he pulled the zippers around.

Komaki came up the stair case, they had sent Dojo up to get Kasahara but he was taking longer than he should have. Leaving Shibazaki and Tezuka down stairs to check out, Komaki, went to check on them. He was coming up to the open door on Kasahara's room when he could grunting.

"It's too much, I don't think you will be able to take it." Dojo's voice almost sounded strained.

"I need it all though."

Komaki stopped in his tracks. He was never one to think lewd thoughts about his friends but this conversation was causing him to worry.

"It won't stay, try pushing more."

"Is that better?"

Taking a deep breath he risked looking through the door, inching forward slowly.

"I got it!" Dojo called triumphantly followed by an equally happy Kasahara.

"Finally."

Outside Komaki was also signing in relief to only find his friends on the ground, Dojo crouching in front of Kasahara's bag where she sat upon. They shared a small smile before hearing Komaki small snicker. "Did I interrupt something?" The blonde Sergeant asked before laughter took over his body at the increasingly redden faces.
Both pushing away from each other, almost to the other side of the room. Dojo was the first to regain his composure, pushing himself up and leaving the room quickly mumbling about hurrying up.

Kasahara continued to look embarrassed by the situation. "H-he was helping close my bag." She explained sheepishly.

By the time Kasahara had reached the bottom of the stairs Komaki's laughing fit had finally passed followed by apologies for his rudeness. She couldn't understand what he had found so funny but she accepted it.
Shibazaki stood near Tezuka, both looking worried as they watched Dojo at the door talking to the driver that was taking them to the train station.

"What's wrong?" Kasahara asked automatically looking around for any danger. When Dojo didn't turn to fill her in Shibazaki walked up to them.

"Apparently there was a snow storm last night. No trains can get in and even the roads may be too covered to drive."

"Oh my." Was all Komaki commented before going toward Dojo at the main entrance.

"Looks like we may be stuck here for a little longer." Shibazaki crossed her arms watching the men talk in front of her. She didn't see the small smile that crept onto her friends face.

After an hour of trying to call people to get a way home Dojo finally gave up. Sinking into one of the large armchairs they had in the sitting room by a large window. The snow was being blown about outside, cold gust of harsh air hitting the window.

"Well looks like we will be here for the rest of the day, hopefully tomorrow morning the latest. I don't even want to think of the Christmas rush." Dojo rubbed his forehead, trying to ease the thumping that started in the front of his head.

"Travelling on Christmas day will not be easy, so many people out visiting." Shibazaki agreed. She had been hoping to catch a connecting train later on in the day but now that seemed unlikely to happen.

Dojo turned to the chair next to him where Kasahara stared outside watching the snow being picked up by the wind and be thrown around before landing again. "Well I guess you could go walk in the snow now." He half joked.

The corner of her mouth quirked up, "If I stand out there long enough in this wind I would look like a snowman." A full smile formed on her face as he chuckled at her joke. "Guess we wasted our energy on trying to close my suitcase now."

He rolled his eyes sighing, "Please don't open that again, too hard to close the first time."

This had been the longest they have gone without arguing in a while. Normally her messing up at work made his temper flare. But here he seemed more relaxed. She turned to him. "Thank you, by the way."

"They said that they will serve us some lunch while we wait if we want some." Called Komaki, standing in the door way of the sitting room. Kasahara's stomach growled at the thought of food, after all she didn't have breakfast.

The five of them gathered around the table yet again awaiting some food, filling in their time chatting about small things, laughing together.

"So did everyone call their families to let them know you won't be there?" Shibazaki asked the table, "The manager said we are welcome to their phone." She explained.

"Did you call and reschedule your date?" Kasahara beamed at her friend hoping that it was still on. It had been a while since Shibazaki had dated anyone. She had still yet to see what the guy looks like but she was determine to get a glimpse. Maybe even give him a stern talking to.

Tezuka put his focus back on the conversation, "A date?" he tried to make his voice sound calm but Shibazaki could hear it waver.
The waitress interrupted them before he could ask more, serving their plate of food for each person. Kasahara glazed lovingly at the food put in front of her, a mixture of meats, fish and vegetables, all served with a bowl of rice. She glared at Dojo as he mutter, "Try not to drool all over your food."

Shibazaki ignored the two bickering beside her, "Yes I was asked on a date by a co-worker." She had no real emotion in her voice. In truth she wasn't exactly excited for the date, the guy was nice, any girl would be happy to date him. But she couldn't help but wonder if he was interested in her more to show her off than anything else.

"That's nice, you going out for a Christmas date?" Komaki asked taking full notice at Tezuka's reaction to the news.

"No, after Christmas, I'm going to see some family if I can on Christmas, depends on if I can get the train tomorrow though." Taking bites of her fish, "What about you Instructor Komaki? Any plans?"

"Yeah anything planned with Marie?" Kasahara's eyes grew wide again. She had become very fond of Maria and loved the relationship between her and the Sergeant. She ignored Dojo's comment about her being rude and look expectantly at Komaki.

He gave her warm smile, not bothered by her question, "I am going to see her tomorrow afternoon hopefully, and she's spending the morning at her grandparents. I will most likely be visiting my family in the morning too."

"What about you Tezuka?" Said Corporal pulled his eyes away from his food, seeming deep in thought since Shibazaki shared her plans for the holiday.

His face remained blank as he answered, "Visiting family as well." Returning back to his meal.

Dojo watched Tezuka carefully, he had never really talked about his family much, other than the mentioning of an older brother. And he once saying his home life was a tense when he was younger, while they were drinking in the dorms once. Judging by his more than usual reluctance Dojo could only assume that he was too excited for it.

He was pulled from his thought when a certain blonde turned her attention to him.

"What about you Inspector Dojo, any plans?"

Placing his chopsticks down, he leaned back into his chair, "Visiting my sister, she is asking for cute presents again." He grimaced at the memory, having to buy so many girly things for her. That and also being seen by Kasahara in that store.

Kasahara snicked at him, also recalling the same memory. "Maybe you can ask for some height this Christmas." She joked ignoring his glare.

"Maybe you could ask for some femineity." He retorted.

Both were glaring at one another now, each daring the other to continue. The two pairs of eyes watched with amusement. Komaki using his hand to hide he smiles and Shibazaki smirking openly.

"So," she started, trying to break the tense atmosphere starting around them, "what are you doing Kasahara?"

Said blonde looked thoughtful for a moment before looking back at her roommate. "Probably getting back into an exercise schedule, with all the missions and work we've been having lately I've missed a lot of training days." Kasahara turned back to her meal not noticing the others surprised faces.

"You're going to stay at the base the whole holiday?" Dojo asked, looking in disbelief when she nodded.

"I thought you would be going to visit your family?" Komaki question her, equally confused.

Kasahara gave them a sour look, "My mother is still a bit touchy about my choice of job still. If I went there it would be endless questioning and pushing to be something less dangerous." She shrugged her shoulders, "Besides it's only a couple of days and this is like my Christmas here."

Kasahara went back to finishing her bowl of rice while the others looked at each other. Each felt a little guilty about all going off to see their families for the holidays while their friend is left alone in a dorm room.

Dojo furrowed his brow, it seemed as though both of his subordinate officers were lacking in the welcoming family aspect. Honestly he was surprised to hear Kasahara wouldn't go home to at least visit her brothers, considering how she talked about them. But she could remember how nervous she was around her parents when they came to visit. Being at home with them must be even worse.

After lunch Kasahara went looking for a vending machine for a hot tea, all the food had made her thirsty. Leaving the others standing outside the dining room. Shibazaki watched her cheerful friend disappear around the corner. "So when are we most likely able to leave?"

"Hopefully tomorrow morning if the weather picks up." Tezuka answered quickly, he recognised the look in her eyes. She was planning something. "What are you planning?" The two other men turned their attention towards the librarian.

"If you are all willing I think we can help give our favourite simpleton a Christmas she will love."

This was only meant to be a one shot but it has gone past what I had planned so I'm going to break it into two chapters.

It is going to be IkuXDojo but not a whole lot. I also threw in some ShibazakiXTezuka because I love them as a couple and just wanted to give them something.

Thanks for reading :3