Rei: "Banishing Demons and Idiots-Ichido Akari's Special Techniques." Thanks! I've been looking everywhere for this!

Yukito: 5 kilos of Sees candy? Arigato, Toya.

Li: I see he hasn't changed.

Sakura: Hoe.

Tomoyo: Ah, Sakura-chan, here's my present.

Aeka: I will not stand for this indignity!

Ryoko: Hey! Do you know how hard it is to get a ticket from Earth to Jurai?

Aeka: A one way ticket!

Ryoko: Well, yeah...

Tenchi: Now now...

Sasami: Are? What's that box? It's for you, Misao.

Misao A: It doesn't say who it's from.

*Gasp*

Sasami: Sugoi!

Mihoshi: What a beautiful pendant. Is that a bluebird?

Misao: H..hai..

Sasami: But who would have sent it?

****

*Meanwhile, in an alternate dimension*

Ramiya: I can't believe Rumiya actually got me a Playstation 2. Maybe I'm too rough on him.

Tsunami: A Playstation 2? Do you mind if I play against you?

Ramiya: Oh, of course not.

Ramiya: (I'll show you, Tsunami. I'll defeat you right here and now.)

****

Relena: A dress coat?

Heero: Gundanium lined. Should stop almost anything.

*A girl dressed in an insanely frilly pink outfit with a parasol approches*

Duo: Who are you?

Misao: It's me! Misao! Aoshi-sama got me this dress.

*Heero looks oddly at Aoshi*

Aoshi: I thought it was cute.

*Kenshin-gumi gets bugeyed*

Sally: Um, isn't that a little out of fasion?

Misao: Ahem.

*Misao throws a cracker to Kero*

Kero: Wai!

*crunch crunch crunch swallow*

Kero-chan's check! First let's look at the skirt...

Sakura: It does look like something Tomoyo would make.

Kero: Lastly, the parosol adds an air of European refinement.

Yahiko: We're supposed to take the word of a stuffed animal?

Kero: Nani!!?

Karou: Ah? Soujiro-san... why aren't you with the rest of the Okita-tachi?

Soujiro: Oh. We had our own gift exchange earlier, along with Yukito-san's birthday.

Quatre: That way we could all be with our friends.

Dorothy: Great! Now I can gove this to you in person.

Duo: (What? Is that a bomb?)

Megumi: (She's acting odd.)

Quatre: Ah, thank you.

*opens packedge*

"How to Avoid Obsessive Security People." This is perfect. And the flowers are lovely.

Catherine: (Pink roses?)

Trowa: (...)

****

Saitoh: Christmas....hmph.

Okita: Ah. Saitoh-san! Here you go.

Saitoh: What's this?

*Saitoh grabs the orb. Suddenly the background turns black and the Shinsengumi flag appears behind him. Lightning strikes in the distance as a lone wolf howls.*

Saitoh: My own kukan? Thank you, Okita!

Fuu: Another heart warmed by the Christmas spirit.

Sano: I don't believe this.

Kenshin: Oro...

****

Hibiki: Hah!

Hyo: Acha! I lost again.

Sasami: Do you mind if I play?

Hibiki: Go ahead.

Hyo: I won't go easy on you.

Misao A: I wouldn't worry about that.

*Frantic button pushing ensues.*

Sasami: Super Cancel Finish!

Hyo: Nani?!

Hibiki: Nice.

Soujiro: Sugoi, sugoi!

*The Okita-tachi sans Quatre has gathered and are peering intently at the match.*

Hibiki: Hi guys.

Okita: Hi!

Eriol: Hibiki, meet Eagle.

Eagle: Nice to meet you!

Sasami: (This is just weird.)

Hyo: (Ha! You should stay focused!)

Sasami: (Super Desperation Finish!)

Hyo: (Kuso!)

Yukito: That strange girl is following him too, for some reason.

Hibiki: Maybe he's another clone.

Eagle: Clone?

Eriol: It's a long story.

****

Tsunami: I won.

Ramiya: So...na...

Tsunami: Want to try again?

Ramiya: This time...

****

Kenshin: Ah, Cloud-san. I'm glad you all came.

Cloud: Yeah.

Dorothy: Where were you this morning?

Barret: I wanted to spend Christmas wi' Marlene.

Squall: I have a Garden to run.

Dorothy: Well, it's nice to see you got to spend time with your family.

Cid: Who is this woman?

Irvine: I have no idea.

Dorothy: Ah, there's Quatre. I'll see you guys later.

Aerith: She's talking in a normal tone of voice. Should I be worried?

Quistes: I think so.

****

Trowa: Duo, is this mistletoe?

Duo: Yeah, why do you ask?

Trowa: Do you have any idea what kissing means in japanese culture?

Duo: Uh... no.

Megumi: Eh? What's that?

Trowa: You're about to learn.

****

*A bit later Hyo, (having given his position to Soujiro) Kenshin, Sano, Hiko, Ryoko, Duo, Hilde, Cid, Vincent, and Zazu had gathered around a small electric device.*

Selphie: What's going on guys?

Ryoko: A "drinking game." Odd from a species that can't even handle 30 beers.

Irvine: Hey Selphie the music'll be starting up soon, why don't we head over to the dance floor.

Selphie: Alright!

Hilde: (I'd hate to see how cheery she'd be if she was drunk.)

Ryoko: (It could be worse. You haven't seen Mihoshi.)

Kenshin: How did you talk me into this Sano?

Sano: Stop worrying. This is the time of the year to let everything go!

Kenshin: Ooorooooooo.

Hilde: By the way I thought you'd be herding Tenchi towards the misletoe Ryoko.

Ryoko: I decided not to pester him today.

Duo: (First Dorathy, now her. What's going on?)

Hiko: Oi, kid. Aren't you a little young to be drinking.

Zazu: You shouldn't judge people by their appearence.

Eagle: Zazu can handle it.

Hiko: Fine. Don't blame me when you wake up with a headache.

Eagle: Oh, I'm just watching. *giggle*

Cid: Hey Vincent. Why are you joining us? You don't seem the type.

Vincent: I used to be a Turk.

WuFei: Now that we're done with the life stories feel free to tell the contestents and spectators the rules.

Duo: Okay. This box is linked to the cameras around the area. It will light up anytime one of the people here does something on the list. Here's a couple random examples.

Machine: Squall answered a deep emotional question with "Whatever." One drink.

Ryoko: I get it.

Duo: Here's another sample, then we officially start.

Machine: WuFei screamed something about justice or integrity. One drink.

WuFei: Maxwell! KISAMA!

Machine: WuFei screamed Kisama. One drink.

Hilde: Bottoms up.

*Meanwhile behind one of the plants*

Washu: Ha. My clone tracker has an almost perfect lock. Just a little more data...

Cid: They aren't all that common are they?

Duo: Nah. Most are actually fairly unlikely. Heero showing emotion for example.

Machine: An Okita clone lost at a game. Two drinks.

Sally: Uh, where were the Okita clones last.

Hyo: Chalenging Sasami to a Samurai Spirts marathon.

Sally: This should be over quick.

Hiko: Hmph.

Kenshin: Is it too late to leave now?

Sano: I'm afraid so.

Misao A: Ano, it's a bit hot in here. Do you know any place I could get some fresh air?

Eagle: Ah. *Looks around to see a figure outside one of the doors.* I think that door leads outside. *giggle*

Misao A: Thank you.

*Behind the plant Washu blinks, turns off the Okita Clone Tracker, then writes CONFIRMED under Eagle's entry.*

Machine: Sasami lost at a video game. Three drinks.

Eriol: Ya-ta!

Vincent: !!!

Cid: That's in there too?!?!?

Sally: Real quick.

Zazu: Why do you say that?

****

*Misao Amano walks through the door and sees a kid in odd clothing staring at the sky.*

Misao A: Um, excuse me. Who are you?

Rumiya: Wah!!!!

Misao A: Oh sorry. If you don't want to be bothered I'll...

Rumiya: No! Wait! You, you just startled me. My name is Rumiya.

Misao A: I'm Misao. Misao Amano.

...

Rumiya: Ah, Ano... That necklace looks pretty on you.

*Misao blushes slightly*

Misao A: Thank you.

...

Misao A: The stars are pretty tonight.

Rumiya: Yeah.

****

Sally: Wow these guys are good.

*Back at the drinking game Cid, Duo, and Hilde had succummed to the massive amount of alcohaul they had consumed. Kenshin and Sano are swaying. Vincent is showing a slight shake. The rest are unaffected.

Machine: Yuffie admitted emotional interest in something other then Wutai. Three drinks.

WuFei: She must have gotten into the rest of the liqour.

Hyo: *Gulp* Ahh.... *belch*

Kenshin: I... conceed... de... go...sza..ri...u....*Kenshin falls asleep*

Hiko: Baka deshi.

Sano: Don' quit now.... We hafta keep going....

Zazu: You don't look too good. Maybe you should go to sleep too.

Sano: I can take it!

Machine: Misao got Aoshi to smile. Chug it.

Sano: *gulp* *thud*

Ryoko: Pathetic, can't even handle 40 containers of sake.

Eagle: Oh dear. *smile*

****

Rumiya: So you're father's a pianist?

Misao A: Yes! But he's always out of the country working.

Rumiya: That's too bad.

Misao A: I'd like to see him one day. It's been such a long time...

Rumiya: Misao....

Misao A: What about your family.

Rumiya: I only know my big sister.

Misao A: How sad...

Rumiya: Well 'sis makes up for it. I always know she's there.

Misao A: That's good.

Rumiya: Well sort of...

Sasami: Hey! Misao!

Misao A: Oh! Sasami-chan! Why don't you come and join us Rumiya?

Rumiya: Eh, um, sorry I have to go now.

Misao A: That's too bad...

*Misao walks back to the door. Rumiya follows.*

Misao A: Well...

Mihoshi: Eeto, isn't this the door where the missletoe is?

*Both Rumiya and Misao look bugeyed at Mihoshi, then up at the sprig of missletoe that persits in hanging on the doorsil. Both turn an interesting shade of crimson*

Misao A: Eh.

Rumiya: Ah, um.

Rumiya: I, I'm sure we'll meet again.

*Rumiya lightly kisses Misao's hand then runs off.*

Misao: Rumiya...

*Misao is surrounded by a pillar of fire for a brief moment*

Sasami: Misao? Why is your face red?

****

*At this point Hyo, and Ryoko are starting to look bad. Vincent is having trouble finding the cup. Hiko and Zazu continue on.*

Ryoko: (Those two aren't mortal beings. There's no way they could be that sober.)

Hyo: This is great.

Vincent: (I can take one more container right now. With any luck my system will burn some off by then.)

Machine: Rumiya kissed Misao. Chug it. Keep Going. You heard me. And another.

Vincent: (Oh... well... sleep....)

Ryoko: So... na... *thunk*

Hyo: *gulp* Ahhhh.... Zzzzzzz.

Hiko: You're pretty good kid.

Zazu: So are you.

Sally: I don't believe this.

*Two hours pass*

Machine: Kiyone had bad luck not caused by Mihoshi. Chug.

*Zazu slowly sinks to the floor.*

Hiko: Don'... tell me... you... two are giving up... now...*crash*

WuFei: Impressive.

Sally: From now on I only drink with people I know to be human.

****

Dorothy: It's been an intresting party.

Quatre: Yeah.

Dorothy: How are you're sisters?

Quatre: Last I heard they were all doing fine. I got a card from all of them. Oh, by the way thanks a lot for the book. It really helped when I needed to dodge the guards the Maganacs had put on my Earth home.

Dorothy: Shouldn't they be home for the holidays?

Quatre: There are always a few who stick around.

Dorothy: I know they mean well but sometimes they seem a little stifling.

Quatre: Yeah. So how are you doing these days.

Dorothy: I took the high school equivlenency exam so I have a few years to wander around before college.

Quatre: Taking some time off from the world?

Dorothy: Yeah.

Quatre: Uh, Dorothy...

Zell: Hey you must be Quatre! Oh, and you're that girl who stabbed him right.

*Dorothy's eyes light up with an inner fire.*

*Trowa and Quatre walk up*

Quatre: Dorothy, hold...

*Dorothy grabs a shishkabob from the dining table*

Dorothy: Allow me to demonstrate what happened!

Aerith: Oh dear. Her voice is back to normal.

Zell: Hey! Woah! That's dangerous! Hold on!

Dorothy: Here is the glory of battle!

*Quatre walks over to the drinks table, begins pouring a glass of champaign.*

Trowa: That's alcoholic you know.

*Quatre continues pouring*

Aerith: Quatre?

Quatre: Here's to Christmas and a new year.

*Quatre raises his glass then downs it.*

Fin