Warnings: None

~3rd P.O.V.~

     A year or so later...

     "ITS CHRISTMAS WOOT WOOT!" An excited holler echoes through the dark hallway.

     Fast footsteps race down the halls, bursting into each of the other five's rooms. Yelling at the top of his lungs Lachlan races around the pack's house, excited for Christmas like a kid getting a lollipop. One by one the men exit from their rooms, yawning and groaning at the commotion.

     "Lachlan the sun isn't even up yet." Vikk groans, wiping the sleep from his eyes.
     "But... IT'S CHRISTMAS."

    Without waiting for a response Lachlan dashes down the hall to wait for his friends at the large Christmas tree situated in the main room of their house. The six had agreed to open each others separately from everyone else in the village, seeing as most of the presents are more heart felt. A few moments later and everyone else slowly begins to shuffle into the room, extremely tired expressions lingering on their faces.

     "Since you guys are all lazy I'll go first!" Lachlan announces, bounding over to the tree.

     After a second of searching he pulls out the five presents addressed to him, and decides to unwrap Vikk's first. He tears away the wrapping paper, carelessly tossing it aside. There in his hands lay a delicate hand-carved wooden fish. Small intricate details showing it took great care in making.

     "Oiiii fish fish fish!" Lachlan chuckles, earning a small tired smile from Vikk. He had spent weeks on that fish.

     Next he unwraps Mitch's and Jerome's. Inside Mitch's is a wooden snowball maker, and Jerome gives him an enchanted iron helmet with projectile protection.

     "Oohhh I'm gonna wreck you all in a snowball fight." Lachlan boasts, picking up Preston's present next.

      Inside lays various hair products and gel. Lachlan glances at them in confusion, then his gaze moving to Preston who's watching on with a smirk.

     "Where did you even... You know what I don't wanna know." Lachlan states, setting the hair stuff aside.

     Finally he pulls out Rob's, and it reads fragile. So this time gently ripping off the wrapping paper it reveals a thriving Yellow flower, seemingly a rose.

     "I hope you like it, it took me a while to get a natural yellow rose that big." Rob chimes in.
     "I absolutely love it! Thanks everyone." Lachlan beams, hugging everyone in turn.
     "I guess I'll go next." Vikk volunteers, searching for his gifts.

     Pulling one out he unwraps it much more calmly than Lahclan, not wanting to wreck whatever it may hold. Inside is a pouch of ender pearls, a tag reading 'from Preston.'

     "Woah that's a lot of ender pearls... It must've been hard getting all of these..." Vikk realizes, flashing Preston a grateful smile.
     "I try my best." Preston shrugs, proud of his efforts.

     Vikk unwraps the rest of the presents, receiving a new Bow from Mitch, some sort of nail puzzle from Jerome, another potted flower from Rob, this one a dark navy blue, and finally he reaches Lachlan's. Tearing the paper it reveals a black fleece jacket, a blue and red diamond on the back with a white V in the middle.

     "I made it myself. Because you really gotta get some jackets Vikk. Jordan's didn't last forever and you didn't make an effort to get a new one this year so I did it for you." Lahclan explains, receiving a chuckle from Vikk.
     "Thanks Lachlan."
     "My turn!" Jerome exclaims, finally full awake and full of new energy.

     He pulls out a present at random, entitled to him of course, and finds the gift of Vikk in his hands. He takes one sniff and instantly rips the package in half, resulting in a handful of raw fish to land on his lap.

     "WOO! BREKFAST!" He hollers, scooping up a fish and taking a huge bite out of it.
      "Ugh Jerome, you're disgusting." Rob teases, fake gagging.
     "No, cooked meat is disgusting." Jerome corrects, reaching for the next present.

     The next one is Rob, and as you guessed, it's another potted flower. This time a healthy blooming poppy. And Lachlan's present to him is a new tie. Why Jerome hadn't replaced his old one yet no one could understand. At least it makes an easy gift. Then reaching for Mitch's, Jerome instantly perks up recognizing the unmistakable shape of a gift wrapped axe, a red bow tied around it fancily. Again Jerome hadn't replaced his axe yet. But this time he actually had a reason, saying that A it had to be diamond and B Betty (what he called his old axe) was special.

     Jerome fully expects it to be iron, like the many offered to him before, but gasps when he sees the glint of blue... It's diamond.

     "Yes I know it's not Betty, so it's okay if you don't want it, but I thought it'd be nice to get you a good axe instead of an iron one."
     "Are you kidding Mitch? I can tell you got these diamonds yourself because any diamonds we usually collect go into storage for emergencies! I realize it's not Betty but this is just as good!" Jerome exclaims, hugging the axe tight to his chest.

     A heavy worry is lifted off Mitch's shoulders, seeing that his friend actually accepted the gift.

     "Imma name it Benny." Jerome states, pulling out Preston's present and unwrapping it, oblivious to the laugh Preston is trying to stifle.

     The second his hand touches the cooked fish he yelps, chucking it a good few meters away.

    "GAH VILE CREATURE. That's just nasty Preston!" Jerome exclaims, scooting away from the fish.

    Everyone bursts out laughing at Jerome's reaction, Preston rolling on the floor in tears. And finally once everyone is calmed down Preston seats himself at the tree. Pulling out his gifts he receives fudge from Vikk, TNT from Lachlan, Redstone stuff from Jerome, a lava coloured scarf from Mitch, and finally a bright orange rose, tinted with red and yellows from Rob.

     "That one took me a really long time to get. It actually started white and I had to dye the water it sat in different colours in different spots to get it just like that." Rob explains, Preston grinning widely.
     "I guess this is just as good as a cactus." Preston jokes, everyone chuckling accordingly.

     Next Mitch settles down at the gifts, picking out five five from the remaining ten. Vikk and Lachlan collaborated to get Mitch a few stacks of arrows and a bow enchanted with Unbreaking and Flame. Preston also goes along with the trend and hand made a target for Mitch, one that could fold up and be spread out for use. Rob gave him... A healthy red potted flower... Of course, and finally he pulls out Jerome's.

     It's actually a lift off top, and tossing the top away Mitch finds a circular cake underneath, iced with white and red. Most of the icing is white but there is a red ring around the top and a red maple leaf positioned in the centre.

     "I love it! Thanks Jerome!" Mitch exclaims.
     "I'm glad you do but there's a surprise along with it... See if you can figure it out." Jerome clues, sitting back and watching as Mitch inspecting the cake, looking for something hidden.

     Eventually he decides the surprise must be inside the cake so dashing to their kitchen he returns a minute later with a sharp knife in hand. Cutting into the cake he bring out a slice and rolls his eyes in amusement.

     "Really Jerome? You just couldn't help it, could you..." Mitch sighs, holding it up so everyone can see the inside.

     The inside of the cake is decorated like the American flag and everyone bursts out laughing.

    "AMERICA STRIKES AGAIN!" Preston shouts, giving a high five to Jerome.

     Mitch laughs along with them, brining his slice of cake back to his seat and continuing to eat it while Rob approaches the tree.

     Rob pulls out the presents, picking out Vikk's first at random. Inside Rob finds a blue banner, a pink rose dyed into the centre and taking up the middle of the banner. Rob expresses his thanks, moving onto the next gift which happens to be Lachlan's. Inside the box lay a shiny new iron sword, enchanted with sharpness and knockback. And while he's thanking Lachlan and picking up Mitch's present he doesn't notice Preston silently slip away. Opening the presents from Mitch and Jerome, Rob opens the final present of the morning. But inside is only a simple cars that reads 'Turn around -Preston'

     As soon as Rob turns, expecting Preston, he yelps in surprise when a blur of white is tackling him to the ground. For a minute he panics, memories of wolves flashing in his mind. That is until a wet tongue is licking at his face. He cautiously opens his eyes and stares in amazement at the Snow White puppy scuttling around on his stomach, a cute blue bow tied around its neck.

     "Do you like her? I figured that we need a friendly canine around here." Preston smiles, watching as Rob hugs the puppy tightly, receiving many licks along his chin in return.
     "I love her!" He exclaims, giggling as the pup wriggles out of his arms and starts bounding around the room, sniffing at random things.
     "What will you name her?" Lachlan inquires, watching the dog roll around and get caught up in the excess wrapping paper scattered everywhere.
    Rob crawls over and brushes the paper off his new dog, holding her up in front of him. "I think I'll name her blizzard... Because that's what she reminds me of right now." Rob decides, letting her loose and watching warmly as she jumps around.
     "Well... I guess we should go greet everyone then." Jerome states, stretching as he brings himself to his feet.
     "It is Christmas after all." Preston agrees, everyone following as Lachlan swings open the door, fresh morning air filling their nostrils.

 
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     Thanks to everyone single one of you that decided to stick to the very end! I really appreciate all the support! I know it's not Christmas right now... At least at the time I'm writing this... But for that slim chance that is just so happens to be when you're reading this then MERRY CHIRSTMAS!
I hope you all have a wonderful day and I hope you will enjoy my future books to come! Until next time 🤗

-DarkDisco7