Our First Christmas

Chapter 1: Getting Into the Christmas Spirit

To those who lived atop the mountainous region known as Mt. Silver, the sight of newly fallen snow was no rare occurrence. In fact, many would argue that the mountain received more snow than any other area in both Kanto and Johto combined.

However, despite the mountain's snowy atmosphere, things were somewhat….different as of late.

Not only because the winter season had brought with it much cooler and crisper conditions, but also a certain….vibe had manifested….one that only this time of the year could bring about.

…and nowhere was that more prevalent, then the sole house that sat upon its summit.

For you see, it was nearing the end of the year and all that resided in said house were currently hard at work preparing for what many considered to be the most joyous time of the year: Christmas Day.

"Easy Jigglypuff…easy….." the shaky voice of certain red capped young man stammered as he balanced both standing atop a ladder on his tippy-toes and holding the pink Pokemon high above his head.

Dressed in a much bulkier jacket than his usual vest, Red watched as Jigglypuff reached out with its stubby arms and with all its strength, somehow managed to string up the strand of Christmas lights it had been holding onto.

"Jiggly! Jiggly!" it proudly called down causing the red-capped young man to smile in return.

Truth be told, Christmas was always a time that Red looked forward to every year. However, after his mom had passed away and he became a full-time trainer, the constant traveling from region to region made it so that he never really had the chance to enjoy the holiday for what it was.

But now things were different.

No more was his mind clouded by his past and obsession for battles. He had moved on and wanted nothing more than to make this best Christmas he could. Not only because this be would be his first Christmas at the new house, but also because he would be sharing it with a very special someone that he truly wanted to make happy.

"Awesome! That's one string of lights up!" he happily stated before the two slowly panned their heads towards the rest of the house, "…..and only a hundred million more to go…."

"Jigglypuff….."

Wiping the sweat from his brow, Red sighed as he slowly began descending down the ladder.

Originally, his plans for today were supposed to involve him going out into the nearby forest and picking out the perfect Christmas tree. However, just as he was about to leave, his "special someone" decreed that only "The Great Shadow Thief" was worthy of finding the perfect tree and hastily took Pikachu and Venasaur into the woods with her, leaving Red and the other Pokemon behind to decorate the house.

At first, it seemed like a great idea, but all too soon it was becoming apparent just how daunting of a task decorating actually was.

"Man….I'm sweating already." Red panted as looked up at the house, "If only there was an easier way to do this…."

As if his thoughts were being read, a loud booming voice suddenly called out from behind him.

"Blast!"

Quickly turning around, Red saw his Blastoise standing there with a confident grin on its face.