Christmas Season

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Christmas time came in a flash. Before they knew it, Christmas gifts were filling up the empty space under the Christmas tree. Akatsuki's leader sat on a chair near the fireplace and grumbled a few profanities before clearing his throat.

"Ehem... First, I would like to say.. Ho ho ho. Second, Konan, I think this sweater makes me look fat. Third, wake Hidan up before I kick him out of the hour. And lastly.." He momentarily looked at the five kids sitting on him. He sighed.  "..Merry Christmas."

Sakura and Sasuke, who sat on Pein's right thigh---and who happen to share the same blanket---cheered on. Naruto and Sai, who sat on his left, started tugging off his fake beard. Kakashi baby giggled as he kept himself balanced on top of Pein's head.

The rest of the Akatsuki members all wore matching red suits. Hidan's, however, had his shirt slightly open to reveal his chest.

"Christmas isn't about giving," Kakazu muttered grimly, "it's about getting! Those bastards aren't thinkin' straight, ne? Giving away money won't keep you goin'."

Deidara shot him a look and replied,

"Seriously? It's freakin' Christmas Eve, yet you still think about bills and coins, un?!"

Kakuzu shrugged.

Kisame extended his long arm and tried to steal some cookies from the coffee table when Sasori slapped his hand away.

"The fuck?"

The redhead smirked, "Those sweets are for Santa, fishy."

Kisame rolled his eyes and leaned his back on the couch, huffing, "Psh. Yeah, that old fart would like to eat Konan's dietary cookies and a can of Coca-Cola. No wonder he's having a hard time with chimneys."

From the kitchen, Itachi popped her head out and called,

"The food's ready----or atleast what's left of it."

Everyone jolted towards the kitchen and stared at the disaster. The stove clearly experienced self-destruction and a massive sink hole occupied half of the kitchen floor. When food was served at the dining table,

"Ack---Hey! Why is thewe a sock in my riceball?!" It was Naruto who broke the unnerving silence.

Sasuke laughed his heart out before coughing continuously, choking on a pebble.

Sakura sweatdropped and averted her gaze back at the little man seated infront of her.

She lowered her gaze.

Sai noticed this. "Ugly, what's the matter?"

But the pinketted smiled immediately and dismissed, "Ah, nothin' Sai. I'm just wondering what Sasuke-kun got me fow a gift----"

"Two boxes of dark chocolate, a mug with your name printed on it in bold letters, a pair of pink socks and a necklace with the Uchiha crest as a pendant." Sasori muttered under hid breath and sipped on his hot chocolate. Across the table, the young Uchiha shot daggers at him.

Sakura blinked. "Errr..... How did you.."

Sasori gave her a wink, "I'm just that amazing, sweetie. No need for further explanations."

Itachi chuckled at the scene and patted his little brother on the back.

"Sasuke, you must be aware that we're celebrating Christmas here, not Valentine's, ne?"

Sasuke Uchiha pouted and looked down on his food.

"Bwhaahahaha! Teme is a shy-type! Bwahahaha! Believe it!"

"TOBI DOESN'T KNOW WHAT A SHY-TYPE IS!!" Tobi then announced with a worried expression that cannot be seen on his masked face. He wailed his arms frantically, and by that moment, everyone in the room wondered how did he manage to eat with a mask on?

"The fuck? Yah got some issues, boy! How stupid could you possibly get?!" Hidan blurted out and that made a riot erupt among the criminals.

"I WANT A PUPPY, UN!"

"NOBODY'S ASKING YOUR OPINION BLONDIE!"

"TOBI DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO USE A FORK!! HUHUHU!"

"PEIN! STOP THESE IDIOTS FROM KILLING EACH OTHER!"

SLAM!

Pein slammed the table with his hands that silenced everyone. Crickets chriped in the background until the leader whispered,

"Merry Christmas, people."

Kakashi farted.

"..and baby."

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