Strawberries and Darkness

All I Want For Christmas 2

They stayed there for a while as Peacemaker continued with Darkstalker chirping in some of his own occasionally. Peacemaker was surprised at how it was weirdly enjoyable to share them.

Peacemaker then felt the presence of somebody just watching, becoming further evident with Darkstalker's added comment,

Darkstalker: Someone's here.

Peacemaker turned back, and in the darkness was a sight of a dragon that resembled a diamond figure in a way like a fancy statue. It was Mink, with her white scales being easily seen with the progressive darkness of the area.

Mink: Figured you'd be here.

Peacemaker: Of course, it's you who finds me first.

Mink: Yeah...it took a bit though, Cliff pretty much turned the whole school upside down trying to find every hiding spot. This place is nice, not around others but the view of Jade Mountain is still visible and acts like some sort of huge trophy.

Peacemaker: I guess you can describe it like that.

Mink got closer, sitting next to Peacemaker and looking up at the three moons.

Mink: The moons are pretty.

Peacemaker: You think?

Mink: Of course. Don't you? 

Peacemaker *shrugs*: Well they're moons but I never got the whole "beauty" of the sight of the three moons. Ironic since I've spent so much time with Moonwatcher.

Mink: I guess it doesn't have to be everyone's favorite but at least it's nice to see.

There was a bit of awkward silence between them as Mink continued to stare at the moons. Peacemaker proceeded to mimic her, staring blankly, however.

Mink: So about you never celebrating-

Peacemaker: Christmas? I'm guessing Dusk had told you guys. Yeah, I hadn't truly celebrated it...ever.

Mink: Not even with Qibli or Kinkajou? They sound like the type that would throw large Christmas gatherings.

Peacemaker: (If they did then they didn't invite me) Too busy at the school most of the time. They often come back to the rainforest during times of break and besides they like being with each other during these times.

Darkstalker: You seem like the type to not be invited. Probably would freak everyone out in some way.

Peacemaker closed his eyes and lay down staring at the now pitch-black sky with dots scattered around.

Mink: You alright?

Peacemaker: Yeah just thinking...

Mink: About what?

Peacemaker: What's the likelihood of the Secret Assasin bombing the school with a huge load of Dragonflame Cacti? I mean more dragons are more relaxed and probably won't think to have to worry about someone that could stab them in the back or I don't know, more flame bombs.

Mink blinked at Peacemaker.

Mink: It's worrying that this is where your mind goes.

Darkstalker *snickering*: Well that would certainly make Christmas lit again.

Peacemaker: (Consider it a new tradition). 

Darkstalker: What? Bombing schools with cacti?