When Percy woke up, he was sweating and shaking in fear. However, he quickly realized that everything was just a dream as he took a sigh of relief.

"Thank the gods. It was only a nightmare." Percy said before realizing something. "Shit! Is it still The Gathering?"

Percy then ran over to his balcony to look outside, and sure enough, people were still all gathered together to celebrate.

"Perfect, I still have time to make things right." Percy said as he got dressed in his most formal attire and headed out to the courtyard.

Meanwhile, the Casperan siblings were talking with their people and family and friends.

This party is awesome!" Hopelily smiled as she placed her arm around Douxie. "You really out did yourself, little bro."

"Stop calling me that, we're the same age." Douxie chuckled. "But thanks, sis. It really was a group effort."

"Yeah, Percy really missed out big time." Nora said honestly as she seemed to be a little sad. "I wish he would've come to the party."

"Oh, but I did." A familiar voice said, as Nora turned around she saw none other than Percy. "Hey little warlock."

"Percy! I can't believe you actually came!" Nora exclaimed as she ran up to give her protector a big hug. "I thought you said our holiday was dumb and pointless."

"Yeah, that's what I thought too." Douxie said with a serious look on his face. "What are you even doing here, Percival?"

"Look, I'm sorry I said all those things. That wasn't okay and totally uncalled for." Percy said honestly as he walked up to the twins. "But, I understand now. I know how important the Gathering is and I would like to celebrate with you guys."

The 3 siblings looked at each other, each saying different things with their expressions. Nora's eyes were wide as she placed her hands together as if she was pleading.

Hopelily raised an eyebrow at Douxie as he rolled his eyes and sighed. "Okay, we'll accept your apology." Douxie said. "But please, don't disrespect ours or anyone else's traditions again."

"Right, I swear on the De Rolo name, that I'll never disrespect anyone's traditions again." Percy said honestly as he placed one hand over his heart and raised the other. "You have my word."

"Good, then I guess it's time to get to the festivities." Douxie said with a smile. "Let's get this party started!"

At that cue music started to play and Douxie began to sing.

Douxie: "Sure, it's nice to open
a gift that's tied up
with a perfect bow"

Nora: "But the greatest present
of all was given to me long ago"

Douxie: "It's something I would never
trade, it's the family that we've made"

Nora: "'Cause when we're together,
I have everything on my list"

Douxie: "And when we're together,
I have all I wished"

Nora: "All around the Christmas tree,
there'll be dreams coming true"

Douxie: "But when we're together,
then my favorite gift is you"

Both: "I would travel miles and miles
And I would follow any star
I'd go almost any place if
it's any place you are"

Douxie: "'Cause when we're together
I'll forever feel at home
And when we're together"

Both: "We'll be safe and warm
Doesn't matter where we are
If you're there with me"

Douxie: "'Cause when we're together
That's my favorite place to be"

Both: "'Cause when we're together"

Douxie: "It's a holiday every night
And when we're together"

Both: "Then the season's bright"

Douxie & Nora: " I don't need the bells to ring"
I don't need the bells
I'll know when it's here
I'll know when it's here
'Cause when we're together
I could stay forever
And when we're together"

Percy: "It's my favorite time of year"

Merry Late Christmas everyone! Sorry I couldn't finish this short story in time but I hope you guys still enjoyed it and had a wonderful holiday!

Also happy New Year!

The End!

Song is called "When We're Together" from Olaf's Frozen Adventure

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