Our First Christmas

Chapter 5: A Christmas Miracle

*BONG* BONG* *BONG*

Twelve bells rang out as a nearby clock struck midnight and within the solo house atop Mt. Silver, Red, Leaf and their 11 Pokemon were currently fast asleep, exhausted from the events that had transpired the previous day.

As such, nothing could disturb them from their deep slumber….not even the slight *THUMP* that sounded out from atop their house as the clock struck 12.

The sound was quickly followed by a rustling noise coming from the fireplace before all too soon; something came flying down the chimney, it's large bag cushioning its landing as it fell.

Humorously rubbing its bottom as it came walking out, the mysterious visitor revealed itself to be a portly little bird Pokemon with orange and white plumage, one that was not native to the Kanto region.

Curious, it poked its head out of the fireplace, taking a minute to scan over its surroundings before slinging its heavy sack over its shoulder and waddling its way over to the Christmas tree.

Step by step, it carefully tip-toed around each of the Pokemon strewn about the floor, making sure not to disturb any of them before finally reaching its destination and placing its huge brown bag amongst all the other presents.

"Deli!" it chirped in content before carefully making its way back. However, just before it could reach the fireplace, the portly bird's eyes were suddenly captivated by a very delightful sight on the table next to it.

There, sitting atop was a plate full of cookies and not wanting to pass up such a treat, happily waddled on over, grinning from ear to ear as it grabbed one of the cookies off the plate and took a little nibble.

"Deli! Deli!"

Quickly finishing its treat, the portly bird quickly shifted its eyes from side to side, making sure no one was looking as it magically produced another sack out of thin air and hastily began stuffing the rest of the cookies in it.

"….stocking up for the rest of tonight's trip I see." a booming voice suddenly called out from behind and upon turning around, the little bird's eyes were met with the huge black boots of its master, "I hope you've brought enough for everyone?"

"Deli!" the bird happily nodded as it held a cookie up for its master, which he graciously accepted.

"MMM! Delightful!" the bearded gentleman praised as he took a bite of the cookie and looked out at the sight before him.

"Come on…" he quietly whispered to his partner, "…..we have a lot of work to do tonight…."

Quickly nodding in response, the portly little bird took its sack of cookies and ascended up the chimney with the jolly old man following close behind.

However, just as he was about to leave, the old man paused as he heard what sounded like something rustling and quickly turned around to see that a blanket had fallen on the ground.

Quietly tip-toeing his way over, the bearded gentleman carefully picked the blanket up off the ground, sighing with content as he gently draped it back over the two individuals sleeping on the couch. "Merry Christmas…." he whispered to them before tip-toeing his way back over to the chimney and flying away.

It would only be a few hours later before the next morning would arrive and as the sun's glimmering light began shining through the windows, the eyes of Red's tiny yellow Pokemon began fluttering open.