To Rule the World | A Zodiac Story

The Christmas Special

Please note that this special does not align with the plot line in any way.

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"Shit," Gemini mumbled. She pulled her coat closer to her. "It's cold."

It was snowing out. A storm was coming towards Commetes as Gemini, Virgo, Aquarius, And Jaden made their way to the palace. They had two missions: Pick up Aries, drop off Aquarius. Scorpio wanted to spend the holiday with her brother, since it was the first one without their father. The rest of them wanted to get warm.

"I'd give you my jacket but is fucking freezing," Aquarius agreed. Gemini elbowed him.

"Watch your language," Gemini hissed. "If Jaden picks up on that I'm sending you on a trip to one-way h-e-double-hockey-sticks."

"You said the 's' word just a minute ago!" Aquarius pointed out.

Gemini scoffed. "I mumbled it."

"Same difference," Aquarius protested.

"Uh, guys?" Virgo tapped Aquarius' shoulder. "We're here."

The palace stood in front of them. It was tall and glistened under the storm. The snow fell softly on top of it. Aries' face was pressed in the window. Gemini giggled and waved.

As the four approached the door, Aries swung it wide open and invited them in. Aries wrapped Gemini and Jaden in a huge hug.

"It's been way too long!" Aries muttered.

"For what? Me seeing you or suffocating?" Gemini mumbled, trying to get away.

"Both," Aries grinned at her.

Jaden pulled away from Aries and signed, "I missed you!"

Aries grinned and twirled his brother around. Aquarius peered around him. "Where's my sister?"

Aries waved them inside. "She's In here with Pisces and Libra, whose visiting for the holiday. The whole squad is here."

Aquarius smiled brightly. He followed Aries inside to the ballroom where Aquarius saw Scorpio. He ran right over to her and hugged her tightly. Scorpio laughed and hugged him back. Pisces waved Gemini, Aries, Jaden, and Virgo over to him and Libra.

"Hey, how's it been hanging?" Pisces asked them.

Gemini shrugged. "It's been warmer."

Aries nodded. "I get off shift in five minutes. That means I'll be home for the holidays."

"I'm afraid you won't be," Andromeda told him sorrowfully.

"What? But I left Jack alone at the shop," Virgo said in worry.

"Unfortunately, I cannot allow any of you to leave in this weather," Andromeda said. "I've already had all my guards put inside. Nobody is allowed out."

Gemini covered Jadens ears. "But Jaden's presents! What are we going to do, Air?"

"Well, I've got a couple extra gifts for him here," Aries explained. "Maybe that will tie him over."

"Perhaps it will," Gemini agreed, biting her lip.

Aquarius walked over with his hands in his pockets. Scorpio followed him. The each stopped at the other group of Zodiacs. Scorpio frowned.

"I'm sorry about the news," she said, "it looks like nobody can leave."

"I guess we will all be having one big Christmas together!" Aquarius said with excitement. He grabbed Gemini's hand and turned her to face Scorpio.