Christmas: Let's Go Get That Tree! (1/3) (Patreon)

Gabriel and the rest were sipping on some tea one day. It was the usual, relaxing day before they heard a loud shout, 

"WHAT?!" The group tilted their heads.

“What happened in the kitchen?” They dashed in, where they saw Keith with wide eyes. 

"Nothing. Just had a sudden epiphany." Hearing his words, the others left the kitchen. This was not the first time he had done this. What they didn't know was, 

How do they not know about Christmas? That was something he was quite surprised about. When he talked about it with his family, he noticed there was no such thing as Santa Claus. 

Hmm, what should I do? As he thought about what to do, he spotted a particular person: “Grandpa Cadmus, Uncle Sohma, I need your help with something.” 

“Eh?” The two blinked as they stared at him.

A few days later, 

“Have you heard? The headmaster and deputy headmaster had been going out to the dungeons.”

"Eh? Is there something wrong there?" It was rare for Cadmus and Sohma to move out. Those two would be staying in the academy to deal with the paperwork.

Tennol muttered to Aidiun, “Do you know what they’re doing?” That was something they were wondering as well. For Cadmus and Sohma to be moving together...Only one person could influence them.  

“Yeah, so what is he doing?” Shire was interested. 

“Whatever Keith is doing, it will be quite interesting!” Clara, the hamster professor, grinned as she nibbled on some cookies. The elf shrugged, "I don’t know about that either.” This was something he was unsure about. 

"Those three were quite tight-lipped. Well, Cadmus wasn't. He tried to say it but got kicked by Sohma and smacked by Keith." Those two shut him up and dragged him out. 

"..."

"Whatever the case, we need to expect something big." When Keith was involved, things would be huge! 

He was right! 

“Keith, you sure have some weird things going on in your mind.” Cadmus and Sohma shook their heads as they followed after him. Right now, the trio were in the dungeon, trying to find something. It only caused the child to laugh, 

"Of course! We need to find the biggest tree there!" That was something Keith requested from the two. Cadmus and Sohma tilted their heads when they heard what he wanted to do. Christmas Tree. A giant sparkling tree that would make everyone in awe. Hearing his words intrigued the two. They allowed it. However, what they didn't expect was the boy asking them to come with him! 

Keith looked around, “We need to find an amazing tree!” 

“Couldn’t you have asked Diana to grow you one?” That was something she could do. 

Keith shook his head, “No way, I want to find this tree myself. It’s more worth it to find it than to get it.” Finding the tree would always be the most impressive and fulfilling. Cadmus shrugged his shoulders when he heard that. But that was when Keith headed over to see giant navy blue trees.

“These are so amazing!” They were called azure pine. Besides the beauty, they were known for their sturdiness and minty scent. Perfect for a Christmas tree! 

“So, which one are you going to pick out?”

“Hmm, we would want something heavy and something big and grand that shouts, “Come look at me!”"

“...” Cadmus and Sohma could only shake their heads, but they continued to follow his lead. But that was when the boy suddenly paused before the one. 

“That’s it!” Keith shouted as he stared at the giant tree on the snowy hill! It was beautiful and fulfilling as well! Before he had the chance to grab it,

BOOOM! 

“Rawr!” That was when giant beasts started to appear out of nowhere! Keith’s eyes widened, “What kind of monsters are those?” They were giant worms! It made his entire skin crawl as he stared at them. 

“They’re tunnelers! They eat these things!” Cadmus groaned as he quickly slapped one away. But there were more than 100! 

Keith’s eyes widened, “No way!” He started to punch them as well! But as he was doing this, only a thud came from his hand! 

What kind of absurdity was that?! Even Cadmus was having difficulty beating them up! The dragon only slapped them but they continued to get back up like zombies! 

“What do we do, Grandpa Cadmus?”

“Chuck them!” Without hesitation, he picked one of the tunnelers and tossed them across the dungeon! That only caused Keith to shout, “I can’t do something like that!” He wasn’t as strong as him!

“Do it, or the tree will be eaten!”

Snap! 

“Ragghh!” Keith's super strength happened as he tossed one! Hearing how the tree was going to get eaten, the super strength appeared! While they did so, 

“Sohma, get that tree out of there!” 

“Don’t need to tell me.” Sohma stomped his feet, which caused the tree to break free from the ground. Floating in the air with wind magic, Sohma quickly floated, wanting to leave. But that was when they chased! 

“Sohma, fly faster!” “They’re chasing you, Uncle!” 

“Tch! Cadmus, catch!” Sohma didn’t hesitate to chuck the tree over to the dragon. 

“You bastard!” Cadmus started to run away with the tree. But as he did so, 

“I’m more perfect for the job at dealing with them!” Sohma stood in between them and the tree as he used his wind magic. A torrent of tornados exploded before them, sending all the tunnelers away. 

Cadmus and Keith  let out a sigh of relief. 

“Should have done that in the beginning?”

“You told me to grab the tree.” Sohma shook his head. 

“But we got the tree!” This is good! Keith stared at the giant tree and couldn’t help but marvel at it. 

“Good, now let’s go back home.” Going to the dungeon made him tired. However, his words caused the child to tilt his head, “What do you mean? There are other things we need to get today!” 

“What?!” Cadmus and Sohma's eyes widened when they heard that.