Post by adrathatalibkabal on Dec 12, 2012 11:54:02 GMT -5
The holidays were fast approaching and the city of New York was in full swing. Everywhere you looked there was tinsel and lights being strung up. Even the infamous NY tree was up and scheduled to be lit soon. Yes it seemed everyone was in the Christmas spirit. Well everyone except for the elf who seemed totally lost as he dragged through the mall by a very pregnant wife of his.
" Oh quit being so grumpy Rath .... Ravyn went to a lot of trouble on your elf costume and I think you will look devastating in it. " She had just to bring up that damn outfit and he grumbled a little bit more about it. He swore if he ever met this Santa Clause he was going to hang him by that beard. Thanks to him the world over thought his people were either some kind of cookie maker who lived in a tree or were slaves to this fat man who performed a shit load of breaking and entering. More and more gifts were added to the ev ery growing pile that was within his arms as Calli raved about this knick knack or that one. The final draw was this god ugly sweater with a bunch of kids singing around a tree that she made him try on.
Finally she was done shopping and none the sooner he swore his damn credit card was going to melt. Well that and his stomach was growling. Passing through the crowd there was a lot of people that needed to be lucky his wife was with him as his foot was stepped on, he was bumped into, and damn near had coffee spilled onto his form. By the time he finally got to sit down and fix his tea his ears were twitching madly as he was close to as much as he could take of the crowds and the whiny ass kids and their even whinier parents.
" Are you really an Elf mister ... " His meal was interrupted by some little boy who looked a hot mess. Yeah so much for a decent meal at least. He sighed and was about to go off when Calli spoke up for him. " You bet your lollipop he is kid. In fact he is Santa's number one Elf. " OK so the kid was kind of cute when he smiled widely showing off the fact this front two teeth were gone. " Really pretty lady his number one Elf! Oh wow do you think you can give Santa my wish list. " Adra was about to interject when the kid was all but shoving the letter into Adras hands. " Sure he will ... wont you number one elf? " The look that Calli shot him left him no room for argument as he took the list and opened it up.
The elf's form fell silent as he looked over the Christmas as he eyed the kid standing there before him. " Well Alex ... it would be my pleasure to give your letter to Santa. In fact I'm going to go call him right now and tell him he has a urgent message. Calli do be a dear and get our young guest whatever he wants to eat. " Well that seemed to be a pleasant surprise as adras eyes damn near filled with tears.
" Dear Santa,
My name is Alex. I live in the lower east side of Harlem. This year and for as many following years as you want. I want you to not give me any presents. Instead Santa I was wondering if you could make my little brother well again. He has been really sick lately and I miss playing with him. Also I was hoping you could maybe give my daddy a job so he wouldn't worry about how to buy groceries. Well thanks Santa have a Merry Christmas.
Alex "
" Look Opal ... [ or whichever Gem was the smart one who handles the business ] I don't care what you tell my brother ... you didn't read this kids letter to Santa ... Really the costume there's .... grrr fine I'll wear the damn Costume. "
Coming back to the table he looked to Alex and smiled up at him. " Well I spoke to Santa and he said for you to be ready cause he is going to make your wish come true. In fact he said that your wish was so profound he is going to give your family the best Christmas they have ever seen. " Adra smiled to the boy and looked to Calli smiling. Seems the Elf had gotten into the Christmas. Catching the hint she smiled at him. " Ready to do some more shopping my love? " Chuckling he grabbed his cup of tea and kissed her cheek. " Yeah ... I want to hit the toy store ... "
Mistress of Set -Tejar blinked as he was met with five excited sets of eyes and one smirking elf. This..couldn't be good. Opal shoved his Santa costume at him. 'Get dressed. You're brother needs help with a Christmas miracle.' Tejar rolled his eyes when Pearl slid close to him handing him the letter from the boy Adratha had met. 'Garnet..' Tejar began. 'Already ran the background check. He'll have a job offer by the 27th from one of Raven's construction companies.' Tejar nodded to her as he took the costume from Opal. Changing clothes, Tejar returned to room eying his little brother and sack of gifts at his feet. 'The brother?' Tejar inquired. 'Has an appointment at Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat. The bill will be split between Topaz and Emerald's business accounts pending upon what the illness and treatment requires.' Tejar nodded at Opal and Garnet. 'anyone ever tell you, you're both pretty scary?' A slow curl of lip as he picked up the sack at Adratha's feet. 'ready to have some fun, Elf?' Turning on his heel, Pearl grinned and tossed him a set of keys. 'Use my car.' Tejar grinned at her as the five of them pulled on coats. Topaz grinned as she held up a camera. 'Sooo taping this.' Tejar ho ho ho'ed down to the garage to the cherry red convertible mustang. Dropping the bag in the back, he slid behind the wheel and winked at Adratha. The Gems were rounding up Calli and going to meet them there. =-
TheVVaywardSon Adra looked to his brother and didn't feel more proud of the OX then at that moment. He listened to the girls inform him of what was going on. Looking to the suit he cringed one more time before slipping it on. Yeah thankfully Tej loved the whole charity thing. Well here was to hoping that he still did when the credit card bill came in. Jumping into the seat next to him he grinned and nodded. " Lets go ... " Once of course they got to the house they would see there a mini U-Haul sitting there and he would look to his brother. " Still believe in that whole charity. " [e]
Mistress of Set -=Tejar slid his gaze to his brother. Golden eyes danced with mirth as the man eyed his little brother. 'Think its enough?' He smirked. There was no way in hell all that could fit into one apartment in Harlem. Here's hoping that Adratha knew what was what since they'd more than likely be handing out toys to half the kids in the building. Glancing at the building, he slid his gaze to the rear view mirror as Alec rolled up in his truck. A smirk as the Christmas music began to blast. One impromptu block party
coming up. 'Sixth floor right?' Tejar grinned as he hiked himself on the seat of the car. 'Use the fire escape.' Tejar grinned at Adratha. 'This ones your Christmas run.. Go get Alex.' =-
TheVVaywardSon Adra kind of blinked looking at his brother but nodded to him. Leaning in he kissed cheek before whispering into his ear. " Later on when we get home ... we can play naughty Santa and his helper. " He grinned and nipped at the earlobe before hopping out of the car and ascending the fire escape up to Alex's apartment. Into the window he went and found the little boy. It was about ten minutes later when Adra would appear with the boy in his arms in the doorway. " SANTA!!!!!! MOMMA POPPA HE CAME HE CAME HE CAME!!!! " The boy shouted and wiggled out of Adra's arms and ran over to Tej in the mustang leaving Adra and a set of dazed but teary eyed parents in the buildings door way. [e]
Mistress of Set -=Tejar grinned as the boy came rushing up to the car, then stopped. 'Where's the sliegh? Rudolph?' Tejar paused. Hell, he would get that question. 'Why sweets..it's not yet Christmas. We needed to make a special trip..just for you and your family here.' The soft velvet voice answered for him. Alex blinked as his sweet wife appeared out of nowhere. Decked in all her Mrs. Claus glory and somehow managing not to show off cleavage. Toni grinned at him. 'I know its a bit odd..but Christmas isn't just one day a year. We're always here and there..' she explained as she waved a hand at Alec and the Gems. 'Santa's elves are always about.' Toni leaned against his shoulder and smiled at him. 'We decided Christmas should be early for you.' A nudge to his side had Tejar chuckle as his cuffs blazed. Extending a hand towards the stoop, the snow began to fall on that one building. 'it wouldn't be Christ mass without snow.' =-
TheVVaywardSon Oddly enough for someone who started off as hating the idea of Christmas the look on Alex's face as he saw the snow falling more then made it worth to him. From there it was all laughs and hugs and food. Oh my lots of food for anyone who wanted a plate. Yeah Tej was right they ended uo giving presents to all the kids though Alex and his brother got most of them. Hell it seemed everyone was getting into the spirit now even Adra was playing with the kids. Granted it was some kind of war game with the Nerf guns he bought from the store but the Elf was actually playing with kids. That in itself made up for the enormous credit card bill Tej was going to have right? [e]
Mistress of Set -=Opal presented Alex's parents with an envelope for their son's doctor visit and the details concerning. Garnet handed the father a packet for him to apply to for a job she was sure he was more than qualified for. Topaz and Garnet had enough food delivered to cater them all, as well as baskets for Alex's family for Christmas Day. As it grew darker Alec rounded up the Gems as Toni slid into the passenger seat and blew a shrill whistle at Adratha. 'Time to return, Prince of Elves.' A dazzling smile flashed at him with a wink. =-
TheVVaywardSon Adra only smiled to Alex's parents who just looked dumbfounded at it all before sliding off into the mustang with his brother and sister in law. An affectionate pat to Alex's head and they were off again back to the lair and hopefully out of this damn costume. Thought at the first chance he got he leaned up and kissed his brothers cheek. " Thank your brother dear ... thank you. " He said before leaning back into the back seat and into his very pregnant wife. [e]
Mistress of Set -=Callie grinned as she sped time up around the car and truck. To those watching, it would literally appear as if they'd all simply vanished. Pulling into the garage under the Lair, Tejar leant back and slid his gaze to his wife who giggled at him. 'Really? You so need to think faster on your feet, the kids these days are quick.' Toni slid out of the car and leant to kiss Adratha's cheek and Callie's before slipping into a limo. 'I'll catch up with you later.' Wiggling fingers his wife was gone again.
Mistress of Set Chuckling, Tejar slid out of the car and headed to the elevator. Time to get out of the suit. He still had a few more days of wearing it ahead of him. 'Good job, little brother. Glad we could help you out.' Smirking at his brother, the doors slid shut. Damn straight he was letting that bastard walk up the stairs..as Callie managed to slip in with him at the last possible moment.=-
" Oh quit being so grumpy Rath .... Ravyn went to a lot of trouble on your elf costume and I think you will look devastating in it. " She had just to bring up that damn outfit and he grumbled a little bit more about it. He swore if he ever met this Santa Clause he was going to hang him by that beard. Thanks to him the world over thought his people were either some kind of cookie maker who lived in a tree or were slaves to this fat man who performed a shit load of breaking and entering. More and more gifts were added to the ev ery growing pile that was within his arms as Calli raved about this knick knack or that one. The final draw was this god ugly sweater with a bunch of kids singing around a tree that she made him try on.
Finally she was done shopping and none the sooner he swore his damn credit card was going to melt. Well that and his stomach was growling. Passing through the crowd there was a lot of people that needed to be lucky his wife was with him as his foot was stepped on, he was bumped into, and damn near had coffee spilled onto his form. By the time he finally got to sit down and fix his tea his ears were twitching madly as he was close to as much as he could take of the crowds and the whiny ass kids and their even whinier parents.
" Are you really an Elf mister ... " His meal was interrupted by some little boy who looked a hot mess. Yeah so much for a decent meal at least. He sighed and was about to go off when Calli spoke up for him. " You bet your lollipop he is kid. In fact he is Santa's number one Elf. " OK so the kid was kind of cute when he smiled widely showing off the fact this front two teeth were gone. " Really pretty lady his number one Elf! Oh wow do you think you can give Santa my wish list. " Adra was about to interject when the kid was all but shoving the letter into Adras hands. " Sure he will ... wont you number one elf? " The look that Calli shot him left him no room for argument as he took the list and opened it up.
The elf's form fell silent as he looked over the Christmas as he eyed the kid standing there before him. " Well Alex ... it would be my pleasure to give your letter to Santa. In fact I'm going to go call him right now and tell him he has a urgent message. Calli do be a dear and get our young guest whatever he wants to eat. " Well that seemed to be a pleasant surprise as adras eyes damn near filled with tears.
" Dear Santa,
My name is Alex. I live in the lower east side of Harlem. This year and for as many following years as you want. I want you to not give me any presents. Instead Santa I was wondering if you could make my little brother well again. He has been really sick lately and I miss playing with him. Also I was hoping you could maybe give my daddy a job so he wouldn't worry about how to buy groceries. Well thanks Santa have a Merry Christmas.
Alex "
" Look Opal ... [ or whichever Gem was the smart one who handles the business ] I don't care what you tell my brother ... you didn't read this kids letter to Santa ... Really the costume there's .... grrr fine I'll wear the damn Costume. "
Coming back to the table he looked to Alex and smiled up at him. " Well I spoke to Santa and he said for you to be ready cause he is going to make your wish come true. In fact he said that your wish was so profound he is going to give your family the best Christmas they have ever seen. " Adra smiled to the boy and looked to Calli smiling. Seems the Elf had gotten into the Christmas. Catching the hint she smiled at him. " Ready to do some more shopping my love? " Chuckling he grabbed his cup of tea and kissed her cheek. " Yeah ... I want to hit the toy store ... "
Mistress of Set -Tejar blinked as he was met with five excited sets of eyes and one smirking elf. This..couldn't be good. Opal shoved his Santa costume at him. 'Get dressed. You're brother needs help with a Christmas miracle.' Tejar rolled his eyes when Pearl slid close to him handing him the letter from the boy Adratha had met. 'Garnet..' Tejar began. 'Already ran the background check. He'll have a job offer by the 27th from one of Raven's construction companies.' Tejar nodded to her as he took the costume from Opal. Changing clothes, Tejar returned to room eying his little brother and sack of gifts at his feet. 'The brother?' Tejar inquired. 'Has an appointment at Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat. The bill will be split between Topaz and Emerald's business accounts pending upon what the illness and treatment requires.' Tejar nodded at Opal and Garnet. 'anyone ever tell you, you're both pretty scary?' A slow curl of lip as he picked up the sack at Adratha's feet. 'ready to have some fun, Elf?' Turning on his heel, Pearl grinned and tossed him a set of keys. 'Use my car.' Tejar grinned at her as the five of them pulled on coats. Topaz grinned as she held up a camera. 'Sooo taping this.' Tejar ho ho ho'ed down to the garage to the cherry red convertible mustang. Dropping the bag in the back, he slid behind the wheel and winked at Adratha. The Gems were rounding up Calli and going to meet them there. =-
TheVVaywardSon Adra looked to his brother and didn't feel more proud of the OX then at that moment. He listened to the girls inform him of what was going on. Looking to the suit he cringed one more time before slipping it on. Yeah thankfully Tej loved the whole charity thing. Well here was to hoping that he still did when the credit card bill came in. Jumping into the seat next to him he grinned and nodded. " Lets go ... " Once of course they got to the house they would see there a mini U-Haul sitting there and he would look to his brother. " Still believe in that whole charity. " [e]
Mistress of Set -=Tejar slid his gaze to his brother. Golden eyes danced with mirth as the man eyed his little brother. 'Think its enough?' He smirked. There was no way in hell all that could fit into one apartment in Harlem. Here's hoping that Adratha knew what was what since they'd more than likely be handing out toys to half the kids in the building. Glancing at the building, he slid his gaze to the rear view mirror as Alec rolled up in his truck. A smirk as the Christmas music began to blast. One impromptu block party
coming up. 'Sixth floor right?' Tejar grinned as he hiked himself on the seat of the car. 'Use the fire escape.' Tejar grinned at Adratha. 'This ones your Christmas run.. Go get Alex.' =-
TheVVaywardSon Adra kind of blinked looking at his brother but nodded to him. Leaning in he kissed cheek before whispering into his ear. " Later on when we get home ... we can play naughty Santa and his helper. " He grinned and nipped at the earlobe before hopping out of the car and ascending the fire escape up to Alex's apartment. Into the window he went and found the little boy. It was about ten minutes later when Adra would appear with the boy in his arms in the doorway. " SANTA!!!!!! MOMMA POPPA HE CAME HE CAME HE CAME!!!! " The boy shouted and wiggled out of Adra's arms and ran over to Tej in the mustang leaving Adra and a set of dazed but teary eyed parents in the buildings door way. [e]
Mistress of Set -=Tejar grinned as the boy came rushing up to the car, then stopped. 'Where's the sliegh? Rudolph?' Tejar paused. Hell, he would get that question. 'Why sweets..it's not yet Christmas. We needed to make a special trip..just for you and your family here.' The soft velvet voice answered for him. Alex blinked as his sweet wife appeared out of nowhere. Decked in all her Mrs. Claus glory and somehow managing not to show off cleavage. Toni grinned at him. 'I know its a bit odd..but Christmas isn't just one day a year. We're always here and there..' she explained as she waved a hand at Alec and the Gems. 'Santa's elves are always about.' Toni leaned against his shoulder and smiled at him. 'We decided Christmas should be early for you.' A nudge to his side had Tejar chuckle as his cuffs blazed. Extending a hand towards the stoop, the snow began to fall on that one building. 'it wouldn't be Christ mass without snow.' =-
TheVVaywardSon Oddly enough for someone who started off as hating the idea of Christmas the look on Alex's face as he saw the snow falling more then made it worth to him. From there it was all laughs and hugs and food. Oh my lots of food for anyone who wanted a plate. Yeah Tej was right they ended uo giving presents to all the kids though Alex and his brother got most of them. Hell it seemed everyone was getting into the spirit now even Adra was playing with the kids. Granted it was some kind of war game with the Nerf guns he bought from the store but the Elf was actually playing with kids. That in itself made up for the enormous credit card bill Tej was going to have right? [e]
Mistress of Set -=Opal presented Alex's parents with an envelope for their son's doctor visit and the details concerning. Garnet handed the father a packet for him to apply to for a job she was sure he was more than qualified for. Topaz and Garnet had enough food delivered to cater them all, as well as baskets for Alex's family for Christmas Day. As it grew darker Alec rounded up the Gems as Toni slid into the passenger seat and blew a shrill whistle at Adratha. 'Time to return, Prince of Elves.' A dazzling smile flashed at him with a wink. =-
TheVVaywardSon Adra only smiled to Alex's parents who just looked dumbfounded at it all before sliding off into the mustang with his brother and sister in law. An affectionate pat to Alex's head and they were off again back to the lair and hopefully out of this damn costume. Thought at the first chance he got he leaned up and kissed his brothers cheek. " Thank your brother dear ... thank you. " He said before leaning back into the back seat and into his very pregnant wife. [e]
Mistress of Set -=Callie grinned as she sped time up around the car and truck. To those watching, it would literally appear as if they'd all simply vanished. Pulling into the garage under the Lair, Tejar leant back and slid his gaze to his wife who giggled at him. 'Really? You so need to think faster on your feet, the kids these days are quick.' Toni slid out of the car and leant to kiss Adratha's cheek and Callie's before slipping into a limo. 'I'll catch up with you later.' Wiggling fingers his wife was gone again.
Mistress of Set Chuckling, Tejar slid out of the car and headed to the elevator. Time to get out of the suit. He still had a few more days of wearing it ahead of him. 'Good job, little brother. Glad we could help you out.' Smirking at his brother, the doors slid shut. Damn straight he was letting that bastard walk up the stairs..as Callie managed to slip in with him at the last possible moment.=-