Kapitel 87: The True Gift Of Giving
POV Rio
I woke up and started to make my way to the kitchen to make breakfast for everyone. I made sure to wake up before Sebas, Pearl, or Gardevoir so I could get the food ready before they woke up.
30 Minutes Later...
Gardevoir: "What is that delicious smell?"
I look over and see Gardeovir literally floating as if she were an old cartoon and the smell was making fingers lift her.
Rio: "I am making Pancakes with funny faces. See."
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Gardevoir: "I almost feel wrong eating them. You know you could have just let me and the other staff make breakfast."
Rio: "Nonsense, I really enjoy doing this. It is a sort of Christmas tradition for me tracing back to my first life."
Gardevoir: "Well thank you anyway."
I keep making more pancakes until someone else comes in.
Amélie: "What did you put in that cupcake? It was the best thing I had ever tasted."
Rio: "That's a secret. I hope you cleaned up after yourself once you were done."
Amélie blushes and just nods before sitting down.
I start singing a song while I make specific pancakes for Lucario.
Rio: "Bacon pancakes. Making Bacon Pancakes. Take some bacon and I put it in a pancake. Bacon Pancakes. That's what it's gonna make. Bacon Pancake! Bacon Pancakes. Making Bacon Pancakes. Take some bacon and I put it in a pancake. Bacon Pancakes. That's what it's gonna make. Bacon Pancake!"
Lucario runs into the kitchen.
Lucario: "Did someone say bacon pancakes!?"
I chuckle and serve the bacon pancakes for Lucario.
Rio: "Yep here they are."
Lucario: "You're the best dad ever!"
I hug him and thank him then leave him to eat.
20 Minutes Later...
We finished eating and I met everyone in the living room to start opening presents. Not everyone could stay but most could.
The first present to be opened was Sebas. I gave him the Holy Toliet Brush. Due to the strength of the tool, he seemed quite happy with the gift. The next gift was Pearl.
Pearl: "What is this?"
Rio: "I made an enchanted outfit for you. I hope you like it. It can change shape with you and is extremely resistant to damage."
Pearl: "Thank you. I never got a gift before. I will cherish it."
After Pearl was Mal0. When she opened the box I thought I would be blinded by the brightness of her smile.
Mal0: "Oh Thank You Thank You Thank You! This is the best gift I have ever received."
I made her a Talisman Of Mirage as I wanted to gift the original to Chrysalis. Mal0 gives me a solid hug and we move on to the next gift. Next was Ventress. I bought her first master's Lightsaber from the system store. I can sense her happy but somewhat sad emotions. She hugs me and then leaves so she can be alone. After Ventress is Krypto. I got him a Vibranium chew toy. I figured it was the only thing he could play with without breaking it. Krypto jumps on me and starts licking my face.
Rio: "Okay okay I get it. I don't need your slobber all over me. No stay stay out of my ears they're sensitive."
Everyone laughs at Kyptos show of affection. Eventually, Krypto stops and takes his chew toy outside to play. Next was Yang and her team. Yang got a box full of "Jelly Filled Donuts", Ruby got 2 dozen freshly baked cookies I made myself, Blake got the Lasso Of Truth as it fits her combat style, and lastly Wiess was given a Totem Of Undying. Next was Monika. I gave her a specially bought physical body that look like her original.
Monika: "You would trust me with such a powerful piece of tech? Why?"
Rio: "You are my friend. I know you have wanted a way to interact with the physical world so I thought I should get you the best I can get."
Monika: "I don't know what to say."
Monika seems to be tearing up on the screen she is using.
Rio: "You don't have to say anything just enjoy it."
Monika enters the body and the first thing she does is hug me before sitting down on the couch. Next was Amélie. I gave her the Phantasmagoria: Gaea Foundation. She was confused by it at first so I decided to explain it to her.
Rio: "That is the Phantasmagoria: Gaea Foundation it allows the user to disguise themselves as anything. It requires stamina to use but you can use it to perfectly transform into anything. Plants, animals, rocks, other people, and more. You can also use it as a makeup tool."
Amélie: "Thank you. I will use it quite often."
The next gift was Marceline. I gave her the Spoon Of Prosperity. To give her a taste of home. She thanked me and we moved on to the next gift. Simon opened his gift and he was surprised by what I got him. I wrote a magic tome for beginners.
Simon: "Thank you, Rio. I must admit I am excited to learn magic. I want to use it and be in control for once."
Rio: "You're welcome. That book should help you with the basics but still be careful."
Simon: "I will."
The next gift was for Faraday. I made a ring of Protection for him as his size makes it hard for him to use other protective equipment. He thanks me and puts on the ring. Next was Sendak. I decided to give him the Millennium Puzzle because I thought it just fit him well.
Sendak: "Quite the powerful artifact you have given me."
Seto: "So Sendak is my rival now. I hope you use the Millennium Puzzle well as I will be expecting you to be my rival."
Sendak: "Ah so you wish to test me in a game of dueling. I may not be the best but I assure you I won't go down easily."
I smiled at their antics and I made sure to let Sendak know I would need to use the wish from the Puzzle. Sendak was fine with that as he didn't need the wish. The next gift was for Snake. I got him a copy of MGS3 Snake Eater but it allows him to enter the game and experience it as if he was really there. I had to explain that part and a few other things but he seemed to be pretty excited to play it. Next was Armstrong. I got him D-Dog. A puppy that once served Venom Snake. It was de-aged so Armstrong could raise it himself.
Armstrong: "Well what do have here? It looks like a new friend. I love him. Thank you for the gift."
Rio: "I am glad you like him. He once served Venom Snake also known as the Boss. The card has a number on it, if you call it a team of people will come to deliver supplies to you so you can care for him properly."
The next gift was for Lucy. When she opened her gift she was confused. I told her to touch it. When she did it vanished and entered her body.
Rio: "That is Mirror Alice a Sacred Gear that can reflect any attacks back with double the power. It has a 10-second cooldown between each use but the more familiar you get with it the shorter the cooldown will become."
Lucy: "Thank you."
Rio: "You're welcome."
The next gift was for Gardevoir. I gave her the Amulet of Aurora. When she opened the present she was radiating a beacon of positivity so much so that I had taken out the Crystal Heart to gather the massive positive emotions she was giving off.
Gardevoir: "Thank you so much for this beautiful gift. I will never take it off."
Rio: "I am glad you like it. The small booklet tells you what it can do. It is a very powerful artifact so treat it with respect and don't be irresponsible with these new powers."
Gardevoir nods and I then hand a gift to Lucario and Chrysalis. Chrysalis goes first. I gave her the original Talisman of Mirage as her heritage means she should have it. She was practically bouncing off the walls with excitement as the gift gave her more energy. I was a bit surprised by this as I thought only boosted Changeling Magic and created mirages. Eventually, she calmed down and Lucario opened his gift. Inside was a single piece of paper. It was an official Birth Certificate stating Lucario was my biological son. Lucario was crying quite a bit at the meaning. He came over and hugged me.
Rio: "There there. I love you too."
After he was done I explained that some presents would be delivered later as they were too big to give here. I also then stopped everyone else from grabbing their presents as I wanted to speak first.
Rio: "Now many of the rest of you got very similar presents but they are just the physical things what I decided to do was sing everyone here a song to show how much everyone here means to me. So gather around."
Everyone gets comfortable. I get in position and start a broadcast to those who couldn't be here.
(AN: Play The True Gift of Gifting (Studio Instrumental) on YouTube at 1:16 for the background music. For the voiced version use MLP:FiM Special | Music | The True Gift of Gifting (part 2) | HD on YouTube just be aware it is in female vocals instead of male but I can't find a high-quality male cover.)
Rio: "~~~
The most magical gift
That I can recall
It could've been big or small
Or even nothing at all
It doesn't matter, you see
If it's from my friends on whom I depend
No matter what you spend
It will be perfect to me
The true gift of gifting
Is what it means inside
We can show we care Spreading love far and wide
The true gift of gifting Is totally free
And you're the best there is at givin' it
With the friendship that you give to me
Everyone: "~~~
We've all been friends forever, And look how far we've come
(how far we've come)
The holiday brings us close, And now it's time for fun
(it's now begun)
Rio: "~~~
The greatest gift you give to me Is more precious than gold
(Everyone) Ah-ah-ah-ah
Never ended, always mended, And it can't be bought or sold
Everyone: "~~~
The true gift of gifting Is what it means inside
We can show we care Spreading love far and wide
The true gift of gifting Is totally free
And you're the best there is at givin' it With the friendship that you give to me..."
(AN: Song Ends)
After my song, I opened the gift I got from Santa. Inside was a Crystal Peytral.
[Name: Crystal Peytral
Peytral of the Crystal Imperium. Can only be worn by members of the royal line. Once per week can prevent the user from dying and fully restore their health. Gains complete immunity to instant death even if an attack can bypass instant death immunity. One part of a set. ]
'Another piece of the set and this one is very clearly made for equines. It also has some very impressive enchantments. If I wear this it would be incredibly hard to put me down. Combined with my ability to escape from anywhere and if I am willing to sacrifice others I can basically never die.'
I thank Santa and everyone else starts opening their gifts.
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Authors Note:
Another light-hearted and family-orientated chapter. The next chapter will be another Santa Side Story. It should be posted later today. I thought long and hard about what gifts are best for who. I think I did well enough. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
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