It was cold and dark.

It felt nothing like Christmas, but still… the group was pulled together for one last Christmas. No one wanted to be there after Mari…. Well, Y’know… died.

Hero sat there, staring at his present with a silent expression. Kel on the other hand, he believed he should fake it till he maked it. So, he smiled wide. “Cheer up! You just got back from college!” He exclaimed.

“Uh… yeah.” Hero mumbled back, uncomfortably. Aubrey stared at the tree, it was torn to pieces. It was hardly standing… “This is bullshit. Everyone knows we can’t force any of us to be happy. Mari’s dead.” Aubrey spat.

Basil frantically stood up, “She’s not! She’s not! She’s fine! Everyone is fine!” He yelled, holding his gift close to his body. It was crazy.

Meanwhile, Sunny watched everyone argue… from in the kitchen. “….”