Disclaimer: I don't own the 39 Clues and A Christmas Carol

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Simply having a wondeful Christmas time...

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When they heard the door shut, the Cahills rushed towards the door.

"Quiet!" Natalie hissed, stopping in her tracks. "Do you have any idea how loud you all are? You sound like a herd of elephants."

Dan just rolled his eyes as they continued walking. They reached the door. Dan and Natalie pressed their ears to the door and listened.

"Amy, I'm sorry." said a voice. Ian.

"I know you are." said a voice. Amy.

"What are they saying?" Hamilton asked.

"Shut it!" Natalie hissed. "I can't hear!"

"We shouldn't be doing this." said Ted.

"Oh, we shouldn't be." said Dan. "But we shouldn't be doing a lot of things."

"Shut up." Natalie hissed. "They'll hear you!"

"I have something to tell you." said Ian.

"Yes?" Amy asked.

"I...I really like you, Amy." he said.

Natalie's eyes widened. Dan drew a sharp breath.

"What? What did they say?" Madison asked.

"Shut up!" Natalie snapped.

The voices on the other side of the door stopped.

"Oh, no." Dan said.

They heard footsteps approaching the door.

"Run! Hurry!" Dan hissed.

They all ran back into the living room, not even trying to not sound loud. They sat in the living room, trying to look nonchalant, but failing miserably. Amy and Ian entered the room.

"Were you spying on us?" Amy demanded.

"No," Dan said. "Why would you think that? We'd never do that."

Ian rolled his eyes. "Typical."

"We heard you all. I can't believe you would spy on us!" Amy said.

"We're sorry, Amy." said Sinead.

Jonah cleared his throat. "But, since we heard you, we'd all like to know what your answer to Ian's question is."

Amy blushed.

"Yeah, Amy." said Dan, grinning. "What's your answer?"

Everyone looked at her expectantly.

"I... I don't know. I mean I..." she looked at the others and sighed. "I think I like you, but..."

"I can't believe you two." said Madison. "It's so obvious you like each other! Just admit it!"

Amy and Ian blushed.

Ian looked at Amy with one raised eyebrow, as if saying, Well?

Amy sighed and gave him a small smile. "I-I suppose we could give it a shot."

"Hallelujah!" Dan exclaimed, throwing his hands up in the air. "They admit it!"

"Thank goodness." Natalie murmured.

Nellie grinned at them.

Alistair cleared his throat, looking uncomfortable. "Er, I think we should continue with the story now that that is settled."

"Right!" Jonah said, grinning. "Who knew my story would bring you two together?"

"Yes, I know. Shocking." said Natalie, dryly. "Now, get on with the story!"

"Alright," Jonah muttered.

Ian awoke the next morning. He looked at his calendar. It was December twenty-fifth, Christmas Day.

This is my last chance. he thought.

He got out of bed and got dressed. He rushed downstairs. His sister sat on the couch.

"Natalie!" he said, cheerfully. "Merry Christmas!"

"Er, Merry Christmas." she said, looking at him strangely.

"What are you doing just sitting there? It's Christmas! We have to celebrate!" Ian said.

"I am not that cheery." Ian grumbled.

"You are in this story." Jonah said.

Natalie blinked at him, as if wondering if he was serious. Then, she smiled. "I see you've had a change of heart, dear brother. How did this happen?"

Ian smiled. "I met someone who changed me."

"Amy," Dan coughed.

Amy smiled.

Natalie raised an eyebrow. "I see. And are you going to visit her today?"

"Of course!" he said. A though suddenly struck him. "A gift! I need to give her a gift!"

Dan gave a mock gasp. "How could you forget? Oh, the horror!"

Ian rolled his eyes.

Natalie smiled. "I have something for that."

A few minutes later, he got his coat and scarf and ran to Amy's house. It was still snowing and it was too dangerous to drive. He reached her house and rang the doorbell. Amy opened the door.

"Ian?" she said. "What are you doing here?"

"It's Christmas, Amy!" he said. "I'm here to wish you a Merry Christmas."

Amy smiled. "Merry Christmas to you too, Ian."

Dan appeared next to her in the doorway. "Scrooge? What are you doing here?"

"Merry Christmas, Dan." he said, smiling.

Dan raised an eyebrow. "Seriously? Or are you just joking?"

"I'm serious." said Ian.

"It seems like you changed overnight, Ian. What happened?" Amy asked.

Ian smiled. "You happened."

"Awwww!" Sinead and Nellie said at the same time.

Natalie wrinkled her nose. Dan gagged.

"I don't think Ian would say that." Reagan said.

"I wouldn't." Ian muttered.

"Well, you should." Nellie muttered.

Amy blushed while Dan pretended to throw up.

Everyone laughed.

"I sure feel like throwing up." Dan muttered.

"I have something for you, Amy." he said.

He took out a little box and handed it to her. She opened it and gasped. Inside was a brooch. It was in the shape of a silver reindeer.

Amy smiled.

"That's a nice gift." Nellie said, nodding.

Amy looked up at him and smiled. "I can't believe you gave me this.

He smiled at her and kissed her on the cheek.

Dan looked disgusted. Natalie grimaced.

Ian smiled and gave Amy a kiss on the cheek. Amy blushed.

Dan glared at them as did Natalie.

"You know, I'd really appreciate it if you two wouldn't do that kind of stuff in front of me." Natalie growled.

Amy blushed and smiled at him.

"Ugh! Gross!" Dan said, running into the house. "My eyes!"

Ian and Amy laughed.

"Would you like to come inside, Ian?" Amy asked.

"I'll stop by later. Right now, I have to go pay someone a visit." said Ian.

Amy nodded and closed the door.

Ian rushed down the street. A few blocks later, he stood in front of a house. He knocked on the door. Reagan opened up.

"Mr. Kabra?" she said in shock. "What are you doing here?"

He smiled at her. "I'm here to give you a Christmas present."

"Excuse me?" she said.

"How would you like a pay raise?" he said.

She blinked at him. Then slowly, a smile spread across her face. "Really?"

He nodded.

She grinned at him. "Oh, thank you, Mr. Kabra!"

He gave a hearty laugh. "Merry Christmas, Reagan!"

"Hearty," Ian scoffed.

"I like you better in the story." Ned grumbled.

"Merry Christmas, Mr. Kabra." she said, smiling.

Ian couldn't help but think that this was the best Christmas ever.

The End.

Everyone clapped and cheered.

"Awesome," Dan said, grinning.

"For the first time, I agree with Ian. This is the best Christmas ever." said Nellie.

"I agree," Amy said, smiling at everyone.

Jonah leaned back in his chair and grinned. "What did I tell you? I told you I could get you all into the Christmas spirit!"

Natalie rolled her eyes. "Just don't get a big head about it."

"I can't wait to spend another holiday with you all." said Reagan.

"Well, Valentine's Day is just around the corner." said Jonah.

Dan and the Holts groaned.

Jonah grinned. "Merry Christmas!"

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The choir of children sing their songs...

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That was the last chapter! I'm thinking about doing another kind of story like this, but for Valentine's Day. Any story ideas that involve love? I don't really have that many ideas... Please, review and thanks for reading this story!