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Chapter 50: Holy Days in Forgotten Hollow

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Winterfest has always been one of Valentine's favourite holydays, or holy days, as the count puts it. The gifts, his family, the decorations... but this year, none of those things are an option. With Christmas hosting, the celebration will start early, and even if it goes on until late, Valentine isn't sure how his family will react to his presence. Besides, the count has other plans for him this year, as this day marks the anniversery of his turning. "It is your birthing day," the count tells him. "So we shall host a gathering to mark the occasion. Your sire will attend as well." "Vatore?" It had been so long since he was even mentioned, Valentine had given up hope to ever sit down and talk to his sire. "It would be impolite of him not to attend when an invitation has been extended." A part of Valenting wants to protest, to say that he really wants to at least show himself late at night to his family, but the count's reactions after ...

Chapter 49: Dealing with Loss

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Winterfest morning Christmas wakes up with a spring in her step. Her babies are coming home today! Christmas has always loved Winterfest, the lights, the presents, the food... but most of all having her family around her. With Link and Harmony no longer living in town, she doesn't see them as often as she'd like, even if she speaks to them often, but today both will be home for her to spoil.  The day start with the family decorating the tree. One of Christmas' favorite things about Winterfest.  When the tree is decorated, the presents are brought out and the food cooked, people finally start arriving. Christmas rush to hug Harmony as she steps through the door.  And happily watch the family as they sit down to eat. The family is too big to fit around the only table, but they spread to sofas or just stand and eat when possible.  For Amity the highlight is the presets.  But for Christmas it's the time she gets to spend with Harmony and Link.  She had hoped th...