* ~ Sera and Koichi's "Nostalgic Future Christmas" Omake Contest ~ *
(Persona 4:FES - The Golden Presents...The 12 Days of GUILDMAS2016!!!)
"Merry Christmas, everyone! And welcome to the Second Night of the GUILDMAS2016!!! (insistent terminology) Celebration! We are your hosts for tonight's festivities, the lovely..."
"The exquisite Sera Makushima, thank you very much. And my assistant for the evening..."
"...Co-Host..."
"Partner for the evening, is the dashing Prince of Ruin himself, Koichi Mori. Say 'Hi!' to the people at home, Koichi,"
"I already have."
"You did?"
"I did."
"Right! Whatever, anyway..."
"Aren't you forgetting someone?"
"...Am I? You, me...that's pretty much it, puddin'. So anyway..."
"Mrooooow~"
"Koichi, you didn't..."
"There she is! Ser Pounce! Come here, Princess... *picks up*"
"Koichi, are you really going to let that...cat...?"
"*purrs contentedly on his shoulder and nuzzles his cheek*"
"*smiling brightly, petting the kitty* Hm? Oh, don't mind her...Sera, you were saying?"
"...I just can't stay mad at you. *kisses his cheek and stares down the feline in challenge* ...Anyway, as I was saying, tonight's event is a challenge to you, the writers at home! ...Koichi, the rules?"
"Mm...I have already prepared a list of the rules at the bottom of this segment, so feel free to read about the details of Sera and Koichi's Nostalgic Future Christmas Omake Challenge down there! For the moment, however, Sera, Ser Pounce, and I have prepared a special treat for all of you! A smattering of short Christmas memories from the Days of Future Past. As told by we, your lovely hosts..."
"And to get us started, please welcome..."
"So there I was, the Night Before Christmas on the top floor of the former Yasogami High School besieged by the Corrupted, and all about my throne lay throngs of half-naked, gorgeous demon wom-*DODGE!*"
"*SMASH* That's not the kind of Christmas tale we're looking for, smart-a**..."
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Christmas Memories from the Days of Future Past (Part 1)
"Though we have been through a lot in our time, the Christmases of my youth I remember quiet clearly. It was mid-December when my father first began to teach me the piano, and the sense of pride I felt when I managed to garble out an almost-recognizable version of 'O' Holy Night' is something I will never forget. ...Nor will I likely soon forget stumbling over the piano bench and careening head-first into the plastic Christmas tree, and the rash it left on my arm afterward..."
"There was a hectic Christmas when I was young...I can't remember my mother but I remember my father that year, leaving the shelter for what he had promised was a safe run. It was morning when he left and when evening rolled along and I waited and waited and waited for him to come home...and it began to grow dark as I waited and something ugly and frightful began to grow in my chest...until finally the front door opened and out he stepped from the snow, into the shelter...and I remember throwing myself onto him and clutching him tightly. I didn't care that I could smell the metallic tang of blood on him, or that I could feel the still-warm crimson pool against my cheek when I hugged him...I simply smiled and held him tight because my Daddy was home again. He held me with one arm, close, and then from within his bloody coat he pulled out a little piece of bloodstained silver...a necklace, rather, a little heart with a purple gemstone. 'Merry Christmas, Patris...' he told me as he hugged me with his only good arm, and I smiled so bright and hugged him close...I'll never forget the way I felt hugging Bloody Daddy that Christmas...ever."
"Does nobody else find that story intensely unsettling?"
"Don't be a d**k, Bel!"
"Seriously? Nobody else thinks that's weird?!"
"I think blood's a great gift!"
"That's because you're a freaking vampire!"
"Ehehe~<3!"
"I feel like I'm taking CRAZY PILLS! Does nobody else see this?!"
"Silence, knave! Do not push your unholy projections onto the minds of others simply because you cannot accept that you are wrong!"
"*to Inigo* I actually kind of agree with him...but it's way more fun to watch him squirm than to say it out loud."
"I must concur on that..."
"Don't worry Bel-nii, even if the heavens forsake you, I'll always believe in you! You have my support! *beambeamattemptedglomp!*"
"*flatly* I don't want it. *catches by the face and holds at arm's length*"
"Uguuu~! *squished*"
"Ooh! Ooh! Me next! Our family did all sorts of fun things on Christmas! ...Though my daaaad didn't really believe in the whole religious stuff, my mom always loved to celebrate family on the Holidaaays~! So we'd get together with all the other Nekatas in the village! Auntie Nana, Uncle Nala, Naal and all of the Nanababies! Eventually even Kou, Kyou, and Kyouko all came, too! And we'd all eat together at home and sing songs and give out presents! Uncle Nala gave me a special summon once! And my mom and dad gave me my awesome cloak, too! With the stars and the constellations and I love it! X3 And Naal used to sleep in his blanket burrito by the fire with his cocoa, while Kou and Kyou would always lose to Kyouko in snowball fights! They were the beeeest Christmases ever! I...I really miss them all. I love them...but now that we're all heeere, we can celebrate as a family again! And this time we can include Auntie Natsu, Uncle Nagi and Auntie Nami...maybe we can even get Uncle Nito if Dad will forgiiive him! It will be amaaazing! * 3*)~"
"Heh heh...it's good to know somebody's excited, at any rate..."
"Christmas with Daddy~! *sparkle* I can't wait, either! I'll neeever let him go again~ ^ ^"
"You too, Amora? I guess that's to be expect...wait, what do you mean never let him go...?"
"As for myself, I simply hold dear the memories of the all-too-short time I was able to spend with my father and mother before and after we became a part of the Resistance. Though I am certain my father is still alive somewhere in the other world, to know that he has not succumbed to Corruption would be a true gift..."
"Kuzaku-nii..."
"Dnwry! Mshresnddrcrpt! *facesmushed by Bel's hand*"
"I believe she said, 'Don't worry, I'm sure he's long dead by now.'"
"a*****e!"
"*quietly* Actually...she said, 'Don't worry, I'm sure he's not dead or Corrupted...' I think..."
"I..."
"Mhm! *smushed*"
"Tch...you're no fun at all."
"...Thank you, Io...Lael. I am certain you are both correct."
"What about you, Snow White?"
"Me...?"
"Yeah, you! Got any Christmas memories of your own?"
"Oh! N-no...none. I don't...remember my family, and I wasn't...with anyone during any holidays. I only know what I've heard from all of you..."
"Then you can come to ooours! ^ ^ You must!"
"Really...?"
"Mhm! Mhm! ^ ^ You can meet the whooole Nekata Clan!"
"Heh, if I know Evie, you're stuck now buddy. She's persistent and stubborn as they come... *smirk*"
"Excuse me, Ms. Pot? The Kettle would like a word..."
"Oh, shut up! You want to start something with me?"
"Always. But at the right time..."
"You just think you're too clever, don't you...?"
"I am a Mori..."
"*gets close* Can you predict what I'm going to do next, then?"
"I believe I can..."
"*coughs* It doesn't appear as though they're likely to stop, so I think it's time that one of us brought this day to a close. Anybody...?"
"...And there will be presents! And hot chocolate! And Aunt Nana's sugar cookies! You'll love it...ooh! And..."
"Dnbsucld! (Don't be so cold!) *smushed*"
"How many times do I have to ask you to keep your hands off me?"
"I know I'm already the perfect Christmas gift for Daddy, buuut I really want to get him something special this year..."
"Blood!"
"A sturdy blade!"
"All of the above~ <3"
"See? SEE?! That's not normal!"
"*sweatdrops* Until tomorrow, then..."
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(Persona 4:FES - The Golden Presents...The 12 Days of GUILDMAS2016!!!)
"Merry Christmas, everyone! And welcome to the Second Night of the GUILDMAS2016!!! (insistent terminology) Celebration! We are your hosts for tonight's festivities, the lovely...""The exquisite Sera Makushima, thank you very much. And my assistant for the evening..."
"...Co-Host...""Partner for the evening, is the dashing Prince of Ruin himself, Koichi Mori. Say 'Hi!' to the people at home, Koichi,"
"I already have.""You did?"
"I did.""Right! Whatever, anyway..."
"Aren't you forgetting someone?""...Am I? You, me...that's pretty much it, puddin'. So anyway..."
"Mrooooow~""Koichi, you didn't..."
"There she is! Ser Pounce! Come here, Princess... *picks up*""Koichi, are you really going to let that...cat...?"
"*purrs contentedly on his shoulder and nuzzles his cheek*""*smiling brightly, petting the kitty* Hm? Oh, don't mind her...Sera, you were saying?""...I just can't stay mad at you. *kisses his cheek and stares down the feline in challenge* ...Anyway, as I was saying, tonight's event is a challenge to you, the writers at home! ...Koichi, the rules?"
"Mm...I have already prepared a list of the rules at the bottom of this segment, so feel free to read about the details of Sera and Koichi's Nostalgic Future Christmas Omake Challenge down there! For the moment, however, Sera, Ser Pounce, and I have prepared a special treat for all of you! A smattering of short Christmas memories from the Days of Future Past. As told by we, your lovely hosts...""And to get us started, please welcome..."
"So there I was, the Night Before Christmas on the top floor of the former Yasogami High School besieged by the Corrupted, and all about my throne lay throngs of half-naked, gorgeous demon wom-*DODGE!*""*SMASH* That's not the kind of Christmas tale we're looking for, smart-a**..."
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Christmas Memories from the Days of Future Past (Part 1)
"Though we have been through a lot in our time, the Christmases of my youth I remember quiet clearly. It was mid-December when my father first began to teach me the piano, and the sense of pride I felt when I managed to garble out an almost-recognizable version of 'O' Holy Night' is something I will never forget. ...Nor will I likely soon forget stumbling over the piano bench and careening head-first into the plastic Christmas tree, and the rash it left on my arm afterward..."
"There was a hectic Christmas when I was young...I can't remember my mother but I remember my father that year, leaving the shelter for what he had promised was a safe run. It was morning when he left and when evening rolled along and I waited and waited and waited for him to come home...and it began to grow dark as I waited and something ugly and frightful began to grow in my chest...until finally the front door opened and out he stepped from the snow, into the shelter...and I remember throwing myself onto him and clutching him tightly. I didn't care that I could smell the metallic tang of blood on him, or that I could feel the still-warm crimson pool against my cheek when I hugged him...I simply smiled and held him tight because my Daddy was home again. He held me with one arm, close, and then from within his bloody coat he pulled out a little piece of bloodstained silver...a necklace, rather, a little heart with a purple gemstone. 'Merry Christmas, Patris...' he told me as he hugged me with his only good arm, and I smiled so bright and hugged him close...I'll never forget the way I felt hugging Bloody Daddy that Christmas...ever.""Does nobody else find that story intensely unsettling?""Don't be a d**k, Bel!"
"Seriously? Nobody else thinks that's weird?!""I think blood's a great gift!"
"That's because you're a freaking vampire!""Ehehe~<3!"
"I feel like I'm taking CRAZY PILLS! Does nobody else see this?!""Silence, knave! Do not push your unholy projections onto the minds of others simply because you cannot accept that you are wrong!""*to Inigo* I actually kind of agree with him...but it's way more fun to watch him squirm than to say it out loud.""I must concur on that..."
"Don't worry Bel-nii, even if the heavens forsake you, I'll always believe in you! You have my support! *beambeamattemptedglomp!*"
"*flatly* I don't want it. *catches by the face and holds at arm's length*""Uguuu~! *squished*"
"Ooh! Ooh! Me next! Our family did all sorts of fun things on Christmas! ...Though my daaaad didn't really believe in the whole religious stuff, my mom always loved to celebrate family on the Holidaaays~! So we'd get together with all the other Nekatas in the village! Auntie Nana, Uncle Nala, Naal and all of the Nanababies! Eventually even Kou, Kyou, and Kyouko all came, too! And we'd all eat together at home and sing songs and give out presents! Uncle Nala gave me a special summon once! And my mom and dad gave me my awesome cloak, too! With the stars and the constellations and I love it! X3 And Naal used to sleep in his blanket burrito by the fire with his cocoa, while Kou and Kyou would always lose to Kyouko in snowball fights! They were the beeeest Christmases ever! I...I really miss them all. I love them...but now that we're all heeere, we can celebrate as a family again! And this time we can include Auntie Natsu, Uncle Nagi and Auntie Nami...maybe we can even get Uncle Nito if Dad will forgiiive him! It will be amaaazing! * 3*)~""Heh heh...it's good to know somebody's excited, at any rate...""Christmas with Daddy~! *sparkle* I can't wait, either! I'll neeever let him go again~ ^ ^"
"You too, Amora? I guess that's to be expect...wait, what do you mean never let him go...?""As for myself, I simply hold dear the memories of the all-too-short time I was able to spend with my father and mother before and after we became a part of the Resistance. Though I am certain my father is still alive somewhere in the other world, to know that he has not succumbed to Corruption would be a true gift...""Kuzaku-nii..."
"Dnwry! Mshresnddrcrpt! *facesmushed by Bel's hand*"
"I believe she said, 'Don't worry, I'm sure he's long dead by now.'""a*****e!""*quietly* Actually...she said, 'Don't worry, I'm sure he's not dead or Corrupted...' I think..."
"I...""Mhm! *smushed*"
"Tch...you're no fun at all.""...Thank you, Io...Lael. I am certain you are both correct.""What about you, Snow White?""Me...?"
"Yeah, you! Got any Christmas memories of your own?""Oh! N-no...none. I don't...remember my family, and I wasn't...with anyone during any holidays. I only know what I've heard from all of you..."
"Then you can come to ooours! ^ ^ You must!""Really...?"
"Mhm! Mhm! ^ ^ You can meet the whooole Nekata Clan!""Heh, if I know Evie, you're stuck now buddy. She's persistent and stubborn as they come... *smirk*"
"Excuse me, Ms. Pot? The Kettle would like a word...""Oh, shut up! You want to start something with me?"
"Always. But at the right time...""You just think you're too clever, don't you...?"
"I am a Mori...""*gets close* Can you predict what I'm going to do next, then?"
"I believe I can...""*coughs* It doesn't appear as though they're likely to stop, so I think it's time that one of us brought this day to a close. Anybody...?"
"...And there will be presents! And hot chocolate! And Aunt Nana's sugar cookies! You'll love it...ooh! And...""Dnbsucld! (Don't be so cold!) *smushed*"
"How many times do I have to ask you to keep your hands off me?""I know I'm already the perfect Christmas gift for Daddy, buuut I really want to get him something special this year..."
"Blood!"
"A sturdy blade!""All of the above~ <3""See? SEE?! That's not normal!""*sweatdrops* Until tomorrow, then..."
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Sera and Koichi's Nostalgic Future Christmas Omake Contest - A Writing Competition (Rules below...)
1. You may contribute 1 submission, one Christmas and/or Future-themed omake/short story, per main-character pair for this contest, but each must have its own theme.
2. Contributions must be some sort of a Christmas story...romance, action, etc., featuring characters in this Guild. NEW!!!: These stories are not required to have, but are encouraged to include, characters relating to the Bad Future, Alternate Future, or future times in the Guild's current timeline in a Christmas setting. Using future children, future parents, or older versions of your regular characters for such stories may or may not earn you brownie points that will be considered during voting!
3. You may make your contributions at any time, and may use any characters and/or storylines from the Guild that you wish.
4. Style, length, plot, etc. are entirely up to you. The only guidelines you must follow are those listed above.
5. Bonus points for writing about characters/pairs who are not your own! (Double arbitrary bonus for writing about an Arena Emperor favorite!)
6. If you submit multiple entries, all votes towards your stories will be added together at the end of the vote. But voters may only vote for any ONE of a person's entries.
7. More details may be added later.
1. You may contribute 1 submission, one Christmas and/or Future-themed omake/short story, per main-character pair for this contest, but each must have its own theme.
2. Contributions must be some sort of a Christmas story...romance, action, etc., featuring characters in this Guild. NEW!!!: These stories are not required to have, but are encouraged to include, characters relating to the Bad Future, Alternate Future, or future times in the Guild's current timeline in a Christmas setting. Using future children, future parents, or older versions of your regular characters for such stories may or may not earn you brownie points that will be considered during voting!
3. You may make your contributions at any time, and may use any characters and/or storylines from the Guild that you wish.
4. Style, length, plot, etc. are entirely up to you. The only guidelines you must follow are those listed above.
5. Bonus points for writing about characters/pairs who are not your own! (Double arbitrary bonus for writing about an Arena Emperor favorite!)
6. If you submit multiple entries, all votes towards your stories will be added together at the end of the vote. But voters may only vote for any ONE of a person's entries.
7. More details may be added later.
[quote][b]Submission By:[/b] [Gaia Name]
[b]Submission Title:[/b] [Name of Writing Piece]
[b]Characters:[/b] [What characters are featured in the story?]
[b]Text:[/b] [Write your story/submission here]
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[b]Submission Title:[/b] [Name of Writing Piece]
[b]Characters:[/b] [What characters are featured in the story?]
[b]Text:[/b] [Write your story/submission here]
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