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"Yes Allen, cookies. Specifically, gingerbread. They're so good and Santa Claus always appreciates some cookies and a glass of milk for when he visits." Kaneko explained. It was cute that Allen was unaware of human traditions. Perhaps he had forgotten. "It's fun, I promise. I'm sure you'll like them too, they're really good and the perfect Christmas cookie. With or without icing." She said and smiled at Zero, "Wonderful, that would be great Zero. Thanks!"

Their little family enjoyed some time out in the snow making snowmen or throwing snowballs at each other. Meanwhile, back home her father had gotten into contact with an old friend of hers. "You go and bring her to me, and I'll give you all the money you need. I want you do make sure you're not seen, grab her but don't hurt her and don't worry about her friend. I'll take care of him if he shows up. Which he will." The man said with a smirk and sent the young man on his way.

Kaneko worked tirelessly on wrapping up the gifts. She put nametags on each gift, there were bows on them all and so much pretty seasonal paper pieces everywhere. They had to be perfect. When she was finished, she walked out bringing them all to the living room where she set them down in the corner. One by one, she would leave and come back to put down wrapped gifts and then left to clean up the mess left behind.

"You know what we need to do?" She asked them when she returned. "Bake cookies. Santa will be upset if we don't. Of course, we don't have to do that right now though." She was grinning. "I am so excited! Ugh, I hope you both like the stuff I got you. I promise they're really nice gifts!" She said to them, humming softly to herself.

It was only a few days until Christmas. The weather was much colder and it had started to snow. Kaneko had bought Allen a few gifts and had even decided to buy some gifts for Zero. He had become like part of the little family. She thought it was only fair to let him join in on the festivities. Now, they didn't have a tree, or decorations like she was used to, but it was okay. "Stay out here." She had told them one day and when they had tried to protest she grinned and wagged a finger. "No, no. You can't go to the room right now. I have to wrap up the gifts and I don't want Zero telling you what I got." Kaneko told them both. "I'll be fast, I promise. Just umm...I don't know. Talk. Maybe practice a little more?" She suggested with a shrug of her shoulders before skipping away to the room to wrap up the gifts where she would sing Christmas songs happily.

"Well then, we should start right away." Kaneko suggested. They couldn't waste any time. The more they trained and practiced, the better prepared that they would be for whenever the council decided to pay them a visit. Just the thought of it sent chills up her spine.

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For the next few days, Zero would teach Kaneko how to use the weapon and then he would train with Allen. In return, Kaneko would make him some tea or if he was hungry she would make him something to eat. It was the least she could do for his help. This went on for a while and during that time, her father was exiting the prison he was held in. He had done his time, and now it was time to get back to work.

"Takashi!" The smaller cousin cried out happily, running towards his cousin. He didn't particularly love school, but Takashi was always there to help him understand if he was ever confused.

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The twins met up with Haruhi at the school and together they walked to class. The topic of conversation was Alice. They just said she was sick, and between both twins, they would constantly check their phones. No messages or missed calls though, so maybe Alice was doing just fine? "She and mom must be getting along?" Hikaru asked and then both twins shrugged their shoulders and continued with their day.

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When it came to lunch time, everyone was separated. They would all eat with the friends that they wanted to. Mia sat where she usually did and smiled at both Takashi and Mitsukuni who had joined her. She had been concerned that maybe this wouldn't end well, but to her surprise the smaller one was very well behaved. He was too preoccupied in eating his sweets. Occasionally he would talk with her but for the most part he'd keep to himself. When the day came to an end, everyone started to make their way out to the front gate to head back home.

"I just hope he actually uses it." Clint said then looked at Maddie. "How are you feeling by the way. Still bothered by what happened back there?" He asked her, slipping his hands into his pockets. He worried about her. Even though she put on a strong face, he was sure she was breaking on the inside.

Kaneko knew that this was a hard choice for Allen to make. Putting your trust in a stranger was never easy. Hopefully this actually worked though and they had to be quick, she imagined the council was probably on its way already so they didn't really have time to waste. "Don't worry Allen, we'll figure something out." Once chance was more than enough, hopefully Zero didn't ruin his chance. She didn't quite understand what Zero meant when he talked to Allen about losing himself. Just from hearing it though, she guessed it was when he lost control? "So when do we start?" She asked, sipping her tea.