I would like to thank everyone for following this series. And well, Christmas in July? Let's try it out. This is a first for me. 

Thank you Fury for this suggestion as his comments recently have just fueled me. 

Many don't know this but comments can and will fuel the energy to keep at it. I know some don't want to bother or think that I won't see them but I see a high majority of comments. So yeah, thank you everyone.

Let's get it. Irina from DxD. Christmas Edition.

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Disclaimer - If you have not read my fanfic Angel On Edge, I recommend it. That said, this is a timeskip. There are spoilers. I mean in here is the inevitable in my opinion but just a warning as procedure. 

At a time of peace and in a time where Devils can technically worship however they please, Christmas gets interesting. There is a brief time where they talk about why this holiday is so grand followed up by gifts of joy, a feast to appreciate others, and magical moments where Rias and her peerage as well as Lord Michael gets angels together to form Christmas miracles for those who need it most. 

A new tradition that was started by Rias and Irina together was the idea of taking a long slumber on the 24th and when the afternoon time came is when they could spring into action. The day before Christmas when nighttime fell is when the magical feeling normally happens. For Rias and Irina and along side Irina's husband, the three of them and all of their friends helped put together a way for everyone in their area to be able to enjoy the day. For those who are lonely, those who could use heating oil to stay warm, to a kid that wants a game, toy, or perhaps something as small as a little money in an account for a cheap game or subscription.  

(F/N) Irina's husband was so excited. From being the son of a Holy Sword user to living in a church for a good part of his upbringing until he joined Rias this day was special. His favorite day of the year. And now, he was giving it his all to pay it forward. He and Irina were glad that the Gremory family went all-in like it was a high takes poker tournament. 

They were just waking up. It was a little past 3 PM as (F/N) or Gaius as Irina called him as a pet name woke up to see his wife curled up in a ball. She wore Christmas tree pajamas and a white tanktop. Cute and every so sexy. When he turned over that's when she woke up.

"Merry Christmas Eve Gaius Honey." She giggled and spooned him from behind.

He yawned. "Likewise. Nappy time did us good. Now the night shift to spread the joy. So, what do we got today. You have the list?"

"On my bedside. A family of five with no heat and the electricity might be turned off, a few restaurants to supply meals to and help pay the staffs for working so hard this holiday season, a few kids with parents short on money, and as you know the orphanage we are going to spruce up." Irina yawned and turned over. "Then there is some break time meals planned for all of us. A late lunch, midnight dinner, breakfast depending when we finish, and after lunch we might decide to head to bed. We will play it from there." She was excited. This holiday was important for everyone. The fact that everyone will have a gift and be fed plenty is exactly what everyone believes in. Devil or Angel. 

"I like it when you are in charge. You and Rias do great work." Smiled (F/N).

"Really so?" She giggled.

"You are cute and you have the power. Yet you aren't leading with an iron fist. It's just great. I feel like I make my own decisions but I don't lead. That make sense?" He reached over to hug her.

"It does. Now let's get ready and circle over to them. We have a lot of planning to do."

"That we do."

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After getting dressed and having an ever so late lunch a restaurant would charge it as dinner, everyone gathered around the kitchen table. It was time to start making moves. There was a little snow outside. Just flurries at the moment. Enough for the magic and not enough to cause a problem with cleanup, safety, and all the danger zone aspects. Rias got to the head of the table.

"Well everyone. Merry Christmas Eve. I handed around everyone's to-do lists simply because we have a lot ahead of us. This should be a day for everyone. And really, after its all done we have the night to ourselves, gifts opening at 6 AM or so, and maybe after lunch we all head to bed to recover. And of course make sure all of you eat and drink and have coffee (energy drink will count too because I like myself would be a G-Fuel, Red Bull, Glytch, etc. in the comments personally) if you have to." Rias was happy this was a thing going on. Instead of partying for two days it was a day for everyone around. It made it right. Especially in a time of peace.

As Gaius and Irina helped clean up the table after late lunch it was time to get going. The married  couple looked at the clipboard they had for their to-do list.  

"Honey what's up first?" Asked (F/N).

"So Gaius first up is a boarding house. Nine people live inside. All young adults between 20 and 25 or so. Some in college, some hard workers down on their luck, and you can imagine if nine people live in a house that its not exactly ideal." Irina was reading off the clipboard.

"I agree. But we have it different. But that, yeah, that's not right." He shook his head.

"Heating system is malfunctioning, they have no heating oil, and they are showering at the local gyms and friend's houses. Electric is also close to being turned off." Irina sighed sadly. "Glad we're here."

(F/N) chuckled. "Weeeell, I could snap my fingers and see how we can get this all fixed and such, but I had an idea."

Irina smirked. "Do you really?"

"Tell you what my beautiful wife. On that clipboard make a fake paperwork for I&G Foundation. I'll do the rest. I have always wanted to do this."

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Outside the boarding house there were nine people sitting at some old wooden tables. There couldn't be one large table so there were three different style tables up against each other. They were just talking and playing cards when they heard a loud beeping that was coming from a commercial truck. 

The homeowner gasped as he looked out the window. "Oh no. Come on! It's Christmas man!" He bolted to the door to go outside. He was thinking that the company was going to shut off the power on them in the house. But, he was in for a pleasant surprise as he could see (F/N) waving and pointing at the truck's mirror.

"Backing up! Backing up! Backing up!" Shouted (F/N).

The homeowner ran over to him. "Come on man. I almost got. Please don't shut us off. I'm begging you."

Gaius looked at the clipboard. "Kuzma?" He asked.

"Yes that's me." The man nodded.

"Well how the hell are ya?" (F/N) started shaking his hands. "I'm from I&G Foundation. I'm husband and co-founder. My wife and I do grants during the holidays. It's charity work."

Kuzma was dumbfounded. "Huh..."

"Let me be simple. You Truck-kun here? He's not running anyone over. Today at least. We got a plumber in the other front seat ready to fix that system inside and when that's all done the driver is pumping you full of heating oil. Sound good?"

Kuzma was shocked. "Oh my God... it's-" He started to tear up. "It's a miracle!" He shouted up in the sky.

"Oh and my wife just got off the phone with the electric company. There's a two to three months worth of credit on there. So please, I know you are all working. Some trying to live their dreams. We are just doing our part." (F/N) nodded.

"Who," Tears fell down from his eyes. "Who do I thank?"

Irina walked over hand him a fake business card. It was similar to the flyers that the familiars handed out. But clearly for different reasons. "Hi Sir. My husband and I founded this to give back to people during holidays and times of need. I'm Irina and this is Gaius."

"I can't thank you two enough." Sniffed Kuzma.

"Well, you go in and spread the news. Just need you to sign here for our records." (F/N) handed him a pen.

"I can't believe there are good people like yourselves." Kuzma signed the paper, 

"You are one of many." (F/N) nodded.

From there, that was the most eventful moment of the night. The rest was almost normal. Small gifts from movies, cartoons, and animes, some subscriptions, statements saying bills were paid because Devil magic can easily tweak numbers in a system, and for at least Irina and her husband, was a grand time. Watching people eat, sing, dance, and play in the snow. Ever so grand. Love and spirit in the air tonight. 

That point onward many of the things to finish the to-do list were more so summoning gifts under trees which took a long a time. Then around 4 AM it was said that everyone was done and they could celebrate Christmas themselves. With families over and much controlled and happy chaos, this truly was the best 24-hour holiday anyone could ask for. Then after that lunch, Irina asked her loving husband to get clean and wait for her. As she put it.

"Hubby, it's bedtime and I need you." 

That might seem cute and normal. However, that was open ended.  It could be a craving for cuddles or a passionate mating call. Which could it be. Also granted, they occasionally showered together. Not always, but sometimes. Opening minded, (F/N) went to one of the showers to wash up. Leaving in a nice bathrobe and a pair of slippers as he went through the manor and to his apartment. Going to the bedroom he could see his wife sitting up with the covers over her. She tucked her knees in and the comforter was pulled all the way up towards her nose. It was clear that Irina was hiding a blush. 

"You okay Honey?" He asked.

"I've just been waiting." She replied.

"You said take your time."

"Well, I got ready faster than I thought."

"Ready?" He smirked. "Now I'm intrigued." Just yanking the covers back. His beautiful wife with her long twin-tailed hair in a one-piece teddy lingerie with long white sox going all the way to her middle thighs. "My goodness you are the greatest gift of all."

"Now please love me. Like the great husband you are."

They made love for an hour. Before showering yet again to wash up and replace the bedding. Then finally getting a much deserved rest. That was the cap of the real magic. From the necklace pendant, to the services that day and day prior, to having each other for the rest of their lives. Angels and Devils don't always get along, but those two will truly tell someone to hold their wine and holy water. Because no one had the chemistry like those two. 

Merry Christmas... in July as I publish this.