{Christmas 2012} Compound

Gabrielle Maxwell Thorne ‎*Getting all the goodies together for her sisters to enjoy as we decorate the tree inside the living area of the compound she looks to Savannah and smiles* This Christmas is going to be so special with the kids...Dare has been playing in the tinsel all day...*Gathering up all the goodies Savvy made they head to the living area*

Savannah Breed *Looking at the kids run around and plays as Gabrielle and I get the food together* Yes it is Gabby I love this time of year!

Gideon Breed  *bringing in my special addition for the tree, I drop the box of fiber optic lights shaped like vampire teeth on the table, grinning as I hear the moans from my family at my "pun intended" lights*

Lucan Thorne  *Standing in the back of the room, watching as Gabrielle happily gathers the family to trim the tree and generally spend some time together. His eyes travel back and forth between his mate and Dare, chuckling at Gideon and his ridiculous lights*

Tegan GenOne  *coming into the living room with Micah walking at his heels, he slowed to stand next to Lucan as Micah hurried to join the other kids* Sup everyone? Christmas eh? Who knew!

Kade Breed  *Walking into the living room with Alexandra, hand in hand. We look around at the kids playing. I burst out laughing at Gid's lights* Come on baby, we have some celebrating to do. *Calling out a HEY to our family*

Alexandra Maguire   *As we walk in I see the children at play and look around at the others as they surround the tree adding the light and ornament, I wave to Gabby* You've done a beautiful job

Elise Chase *Following Micah to the tree, she sat on the floor and started looking through the ornaments smiling at the memories they brought. Catching him before he tries to climb the tree, she points at the lights.* Do you like the lights, little man?

Nathan Bishop  -I slipped in the back of the room and leaned against the wall, watching the little ones running around amazed by the lights. Not seeing Mira yet I wondered what could be keeping her, this was one of her favorite holidays.-

Kellan Archer  *Sitting in the corner looking at everyone decorating the tree not really wanting to be here. Thinking of the last Christmas I Spent with my family wishing they were here with me*

Hunter GenOne   *Entering into the room, Corinne, at my side. She rushes over to the breedmates to help and I walk over to my brothers as everyone watches the kids play. I give a pointed stare at the tree lights and shake my head. I give my brethren a nod as we all get into conversations*

Tess Malebranche   ~running in after Rafe breathless I stop and stand in awe of the decorations, I hear some coughs and giggles at my outfit, rolling my eyes I glare at my mate, he just shrugs and hurries over to the other males, moving closer to the breedmates i smile and shake my head~ what can I say when he gives me that look I will do most anything for him...~giving Dante a little finger wave I just smile at him thinking of ways to torture him later~

Gabrielle Maxwell Thorne  *watching as Kellan sulks in the corner I walk Dare over to him and sit him by his side hoping that he can feel the love of this family on this Christmas night*

Savannah Breed  *Coming back into the living room with two big bowls of popcorn and some needles and thread I walk over to where Gideon is sitting* Hey babe do you mind helping me with this?

Gideon Breed   *stretching out my legs, so that Savannah has the most comfortable position, I reach into the bowl and start to help her string the popcorn, stopping to grin at her and pop some into her mouth*

Lucan Thorne   *Still standing with his brothers, deep in conversation when he catches Gabrielle's gaze, with no more than a grunt to his warriors, he makes his way to her, wrapping his arms around her waist and nuzzling into her neck*

Tegan GenOne  *arcing a brow as Lucan left him in the middle of conversation, he decided to take a hint and join his mate. Planting a kiss on her brow, he chuckled as she asked him to play some music* You sure they'll like my taste? *Mentally turning on the stereo, he smirked as the kids started headbanging to the heavy metal* oops? *He switched to the christmas station*

Kade Breed   *Alex walks up behind me, wrapping her arms around my waist. I turn around and the same to her. I see the twinkle in her eyes and I lean down and kiss her* Want to help put up some ornaments? We shouldn't let Gid have all the fun over there. *giving her a wink, I pull her over to the box and we both select one*

Alexandra Maguire  *Wrapping my arms around Kade returning his kiss, I reach for the box of ornaments inserting the wire then hanging them up one at a time. Laughing at how much fun the family is having*

Elise Chase   *After Micah picked his ornament, she helped him hang it as high as he could reach.* Maybe next time you can get on Daddy's shoulders and hang one up there. *Laughing as he started pointing to the top of the tree, she stood back as Tavia and Sterling took the twins up to the tree and hung their ornaments.*

Nathan Bishop  -Hearing footsteps out in the hall, I barely moved out of the way of Connor running into the room and flipping into the middle of the crowd. Danika and Malcolm were hot on his heels laughing. He was finally understanding the draw of Christmastime.-

Kellan Archer   *As I look at the tree I wonder were Mira is and when she will get here; seeing Dare get up out of the corner of my eye. I turn watch him walk over to the boxes of ornaments and pick one up then tries to place it on a branch. Seeing it slip from his hands I move quickly to catch it before it falls; then bending down I help him put it on the tree*

Hunter GenOne  *Corinne pulls me to the tree, handing an ornament to me. Kellan catches the tree just in time as he helps Dare. We place both of our ornaments side by side. I give Nathan a reassuring nod as we are walking away from the tree. I whisper to Cory that he looks uncomfortable. She leaves my side to go talk to him*

Tess Malebranche   ~chuckling as Rafe moves to pick out a few ornaments, getting a cup of punch I move forward as he nearly falls over from standing on his toes, shaking my head as he glares at me, I smile watching Kellan helping Dare, getting some tinsel I move over and hand it to Rafe after he puts up his last ornament, he smiles wide then throws some of it on me~ Rafe! ~giggles as I feel my mates arms around me~

Gabrielle Maxwell Thorne   *watching as Kellan helps Dare with the bulbs I steel a moment with my mate and drag him over to the mistletoe....Planting a loving Christmas kiss on his lips I whisper* Look Lucan..Look at our family..we are so blessed...

Savannah Breed  *After stringing the popcorn I smile at Gid giving him a kiss* Hey how about we let the little one help out put this popcorn on the tree?

Renata Breed   ~storing the last of the blades in my locker I look over at Mira and see that she is dancing from foot to foot~ In a hurry for something? ~chuckles smelling the cookies and chocolate coming from the front of the house, grabbing her hand when she nearly pulls me out the door I hear the christmas music start~ Hey Mouse slow down...~stopping in the doorway I smile seeing everyone here, I sigh when i feel my mates arms surround me~ Great tree babes ~he grunts and mumbles~ (it will be better when I do what I want) ~smiling knowing that he will give it his touch later~

Mira Nicholas   Rennie we are going to miss it!!! *frantically grabbing her hand and pulling her down the hallway* I knew we shouldn't have done that last lap!! *rushing into the room I shout!* I'm here, I'm here!! *letting go of Rennie's name, I make my way into the room and over to the tree* Oh it's so perfect! *my eyes sweep the room and my cheeks begins to heat when I see Kellan smirking across the room*

Gideon Breed  *smiling at Savannah as she holds our popcorn strings, the streaking ball of energy that is Mira flies by us, vibrating with excitement. Reaching over to Tess , I take a tinsel covered Rafe from her arms, as Savy takes Dare's hand and Malcolm steps forward with Connor, helping them all hang the popcorn garland*

Lucan Thorne  *Standing under the mistletoe, his mate pressed up against him, he watches as the family comes together, sharing in tradition, bonded by love and blood*

Tegan GenOne  *He pulled his mate into his arms as Micah joined them and the family, the warriors and their breedmates and children surrounded the tree. It was their first Christmas with all the newborns. And even though it was a human tradition, it felt good to celebrate a family moment* Merry Christmas to you all!

Kade Breed  *Standing away from the tree, Alex in my arms. We wait for the last touches to go onto the tree.* Merry Christmas everyone.

Alexandra Maguire   *Feeling the love of all now surrounding the tree I smile as Kade holds me close* Merry Christmas everyone

Kellan Archer  *watching as Savannah, Gideon, and Malcolm help the kids put the popcorn tinsel on the tree and trying to pretend that Mira is not in the room. I slowly move away from the tree and go back to my corner and I try not to stare at her*

Hunter GenOne   *Watching the festivities. I look over at Dante, playing with his son Rafe. A ping of longing floats through me as I squeeze Corinne's hand. She smiles at me in understanding. She wishes everyone a Merry Christmas from the both of us*

Tess Malebranche  ~smiles as Dante takes Rafe from Gid's arms, i shake my head and pick the tinsel off my shirt, I move over and wrap my arms around them both~ Merry Christmas my Warriors ~my heart full of love and joy that we have this time together, things could have been so different...but we are together~

Renata Breed  ~moving over to the tree I lean heavy against my Mate, loving everyone in the room right now I am grateful we are together~ Merry Christmas babes ~looking up I see the mistletoe and pull him down for a kiss, blushing lightly, pulling away I grab the last ornament and place it on the tree~

Mira Nicholas  *Walking slowly around the tree, I inspect its "Christmas spirit" while simultaneously failing at trying to avoid Kellan's gaze.* Hmmm... *stopping in front of a box of ornaments* It's missing just ONE thing. *I find the final piece at the bottom of the box and gently lift it in my hands* Lucan? *looking up at him* You wanna help a breedmate out? *He takes a step forward, lifts me up onto his shoulders, and walks closer to the tree. I lean forward and carefully place the sparkling star on the top of the tree* Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!