Christmas: Merry Christmas (3/3) (Patreon)

“Woohoo! We got so many items!” Keith cheered as he tapped his belt. Sohma and Cadmus stood in the back, where they could only tilt their heads as they watched him walk.

“...I can’t believe it.” “...How could he get two?” Not one, but two variants. Besides the blue boar they had found, there was a second one there! 

“Is lady luck on his side or what?” “...I’m more frightened how he could walk like that?" Expensive. That was the only way to describe what was inside his belt. If anyone found out about this, they would steal. And these people would come in droves. The thought alone was enough to make him shiver. But as they thought about this, Keith added, “Now, the only thing we need to do is bring them over to Dalen.” That was the last place he went to where the dwarf already expected him, 

“Dalen, can you make these stones into round orbs?” Keith grinned, “And is the lighting also finished.” He had requested some things from him the moment he thought up this plan.

“Mmmhmm. It was simple enough.” Dalen chuckled as he brought the wiring up, “You just need to put a mana stone at the end, and you will get this to light up.” He followed his words only to cause him to shout,

“Wai-” Too late.

Shing!  

The light was so bright that Cadmus and Sohma covered their eyes.

“Damn, brat! Stop it.” The dragon shouted as he rubbed his eyes.

“My bad.” He quickly took off the mana stone, “These are really bright. I bet the whole city could see it.”

"You said bright, I aim to please. And I'll make the stones into circles so you could attach it on easily."

“How long will that be?”

“In an hour or two. These stones are malleable and easy to shape.”

“Thank you so much!” Keith nodded as he handed some other materials, “Can you make these into cool designs as well.” 

“Sure, Haha, what are you planning with all of this?” Dalen was quite interested. Keith smiled, “Nothing much, just wanted to do something fun for the academy.” 

Keith didn’t hesitate as they returned to the academy, “Grandpa Cadmus, I'm going to cook everything up in your home."

“What?! Why? Your thing is full of equipment.”

“Because I want to be a surprise. We can then move it to the center of the academy later. Also, you go grab the stones; I'm going to focus on the dishes for tomorrow.” Keith rolled up his sleeves as he started to prepare. Honey glazed ham. For starters, he cut off the skin from the boar variants. And then sliced diamond patterns on them.

"Are you going to do something different with them?"

“Mmhmm. Each one will get a different sauce. One will be a sweet citrus honey sauce while the other is a spicy and rich sauce.” Keith grinned as he glazed the meat with the sauces he made. Drool came out of the dragon's mouth as his eyes were locked on to the meat.

"Patience," Sohma reminded.

"...I know."

The cooking process took two hours. While that happened, Cadmus returned with the stones,

“What do we do now?” 

“Simple, it’s time to decorate the entire tree!” Keith grinned with a happy smile as it was time. 

The next day,

“Hey, do you know what Keith is doing right now?” Long Lihua tilted her head as she stared at the group. But Carolyn and the others shook their heads, “We don’t know what’s going on either.” This was out of the blue for them as well. This was even more so with Diana and the others. They didn’t understand what was going on as well.

When they had returned to the island, “Where is Keith?”

"Keith said he was going to be sleeping." Fira and the other little animals waddled over to them. Hearing this caused the others to frown.

“Fira, do you really not know about this.”

“Nope,” Even the little spirit was left out of the loop. It was quite something, as they all had no idea what he had in store for them.

Nephele pouted, "Keith is too tight-lipped!"

"Sohma and Cadmus as well." Diana frowned while Udine sighed.

Later in the day while everyone was doing their own things with the sun setting, that was when they all turned their heads.

“Why is it so bright down there?” This was something really odd. It was noon and should be dark, but there was a glimmering light.

“Let’s go!” Everyone didn’t hesitate as they quickly rushed down to look closely at what made this giant light. But that was when they saw all the students and instructors there. They were in awe of the giant tree in the center of the academy. A beautiful navy tree covered with colorful lights and jewels around. There was also a soft white and pink fur that surrounded it as well. 

“Woah! Why is that here?!” No student was able to take their eyes away from the giant tree. It was too beautiful and majestic for anyone to talk.

Carolyn muttered, “Keith’s doing?” 

"Definitely.” Only he would do something like that without a thought. That was what caused the others to just be spellbound by the sight. And it was incredible. 

“So this was what they were making throughout the entire time.” Everyone chuckled as they stared. But after some time, they decided to return home. And that was when they smelled something really amazing! 

“What in the world?!” Everyone marveled at the number of dishes that were dished out on the table. Not only that, the entire dining room was covered with ornaments that were similar to the Christmas tree. 

"Welcome home, everyone!" Keith grinned.

“So you did all of this?”

“Of course, did you like the tree?”

“It was beautiful and magical.”

“Now, let’s have a feast.”

"Woohoo!" The others cheered as they quickly rushed to their seats, prepared to eat the night away.

Keith smiled as they ate and had merry throughout the night! It was a special day for him as he spent it with the people he knew. Plus,

Hope you guys like it as well. He had brought some of the meat and placed it on the altar for Kreye and the other gods.

Merry Christmas, Keith. A couple of voices muttered.