RWBY: Faith Restored (Book 1)

The King's First Christmas

Christmas. The final holiday of the year that spreads nothing but joy and happiness followed by spending time with family and giving gifts. Colorful lights and snow have always been associated with Christmas but only Atlas was the only place to have snow. During winter in Vale, it was windy and cold but never snowy. The Vytal Tournament was postponed for the next few days do everyone could do their shopping and enjoy their Christmas before the tournament would recontinue.

Dracula watched as people laughed and sung carols in the streets of Vale in the night. He looked at all the colorful lights and wreaths were hung up and was curious "Christmas..." Ruby looked up at him and asked "Ever had Christmas on Earth?" This question caused Weiss, Blake, Yang, and Team JNPR to look at him. He spoke "We... Do but nothing like this. It was a Yule holiday that brought Christians in to celebrate it as well." Ruby gasped then spoke "Well don't worry Vlad! We're going to make this the best Christmas you ever had!" Yang pumped up her fist and spoke "This will be awesome! If anybody is the best at planning things, Ruby is your girl."

Jaune asked "What was it like back on Earth for Christmas?" Dracula answered "I honestly never bothered since I still had no care for humans. But I imagine they tried their best to make the most out of it. For many, Winter was the worst. Especially for those with barely any food." That brought an uncomfortable silence amongst the teams which caused Dracula to sigh and speak "I'm sorry." Weiss held his hand and spoke "It's OK, Father. As Ruby said, we're going to make this the best Christmas you'll experience." Dracula smiled at his daughter and held her hand as they continued walking through the streets of Vale.

Dracula looked at the stores that bloomed with business as people bought their gifts for their family's until he stopped by an electronic store to see a TV of Lisa Lavender on the Vale News Network

"We have been receiving reports of multiple murders occurring around the west side of Vale as Christmas rolls around the corner. This holiday will certainly take a dark turn as the murderer leaves behind only a single jingle bell with the word "Krampus" on it. Stay tuned for more information."

Dracula gasped and thought to himself "Krampus is here? Here in Remnant?" Weiss watched the TV and spoke "That's awful. This holiday will be ruined by this psychopath." Nora spoke "What if we investigated it, and when we find this guy, we'll break his legs?" Blake asked "What does this Krampus want anyway?" Dracula answered "He doesn't want anything. Just to kill those he deems unworthy of life." Yang asked "What gives him the right to decide that?" Dracula looked at Yang and spoke "I know Krampus." Everyone looked at him and Weiss asked "You know this psychopath?"

Dracula sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose "Yeah... You see, on my world, Krampus is a creature who was tasked with kidnapping any children that was naughty or those that lost the Christmas spirit. I met him on my travels. He is extremely dangerous but does not go for any one that has the Christmas Spirit."

Pyrrha shivered and spoke "That's awful." Dracula shook his head "We're monsters, Pyrrha. We had no sense of morality. Krampus though had a purpose. To teach those to value the spirit they possess. For if they lost that spirit, God pray for their souls." Ruby asked nervously "What do we do? We go after him?" Dracula immediately answered "No! He may kill those with no Christmas Spirit but he will attack if provoked. And let me tell you, he is merciless. You will not go after him." Ruby was shocked and lowered her head as was everybody else. He sighed and said "I'm sorry for snapping. But he is extremely dangerous. You can't go after him for he will cut you down. I can't that on my conscious."

Ruby nodded and Dracula pulled her into a hug. She hugged back and Dracula smiled "Besides, we're only 6 days away from your Christmas. I'm sure it'll be fun." Ruby immediately smiled and the tension immediately disappeared. That was the joy of such holidays. Weiss spoke "We even have the party at my mother's mansion in 4 days. I hope you all got your suits and dresses." Ruby pouted a bit "I just hope you don't make me wear heels again. Seriously how do you fight in those?" Dracula chuckled and spoke "I'm sure it'll be fun." Dracula smiled at the thought of seeing Willow again.