December's Blessing

December's Blessings

Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon or the image used.

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Galar was covered with snow, and white powder covering everything from roofs to trees.

A gentle wind blew across the small town of Spikemuth, blowing snowflakes across the streets. The sun was soaring high, casting a warm orange glow over the snow-covered town.

The streets were empty as the townspeople were all gathered in their houses preparing for Christmas Eve.

Within one of the houses was the tough-looking yet sweet Dark-type specialist, Marnie.

She was staring out of her window at the snowy town that surrounded her home. Her hands rested on her hips, her face still filled with an intense look of concentration. After several moments she let go of her arms, looking down at the floor. A frown graced her lips, and she sat down on her bed with a heavy sigh.

Marnie was lonely. Her parents and brother left for a vacation to Hoenn, which she didn't want to go to, and most of Team Yell is spending time with their own families.

She sighed again, before walking to her kitchen to get something to drink until...

The doorbell rang, surprising Marnie as she thought, 'Who could be here at a time like this?'

Marnie was brought out of her thinking as the doorbell rang again as the black-haired girl went up to open the door.

Upon opening it, however, she wasn't expecting what she saw.

There standing before her was Ash, who was wearing a blue winter coat and black jeans with a snow-white scarf wrapped around his neck, carrying a bag. Not to mention, he didn't have his hat which left his messy raven hair flowing with the wind.

His hazel eyes were focused on Marnie while his smile grew wider upon seeing her. Marnie's heartbeat was quicker than normal as she looked at him. Her cheeks became slightly rosy red. Let's just say someone developed a small crush on our Kanto boy during their first meeting, and this moment only made sure the love burned fiercer.

"Wha... what are you doing here?" The girl shuttered.

Ash chuckled softly at her reaction. "I'm sorry. But, uh, can I come inside and explain later? It's kinda cold."

Marnie nodded slowly, moving aside and letting Ash come through. As he walked into her house.

As Ash walked into her house, he took in the sight of her cosy home. The most notable decoration was the Morpeko plushie.

"I asked Piers and he told me you stayed behind at Spikemuth alone, so I came by to celebrate Christmas together!" Ash said cheerfully, before blushing a little. He took off his shoes and hung his coat on the hanger.

He then turned towards Marnie, who was staring at him with wide eyes.

The brunette blinked. "W...what did Piers tell you? That I'm staying here alone?"

"Yup!"

"Shouldn't you be spending time with your mom for Christmas instead of me?" The goth girl asked, not that she minded but she was indeed curious.

Ash chuckled, placing his bag down and taking a seat on Marnie's couch as she sat opposite him. "I asked her about this and she agreed. Besides, she is hanging out with Mrs Oak, our neighbour anyways."

"You still haven't answered my question."

Ash looked away scratching his cheeks redden slightly before saying, "I know this looks weird but...I wanted to spend Christmas with you."