It brings out the best in most everyone / But it brings out the devil in me (DW x Morgana)

[lovebites_sodoi]

 [ Ah, Christmastime. A time of merriment, of wishes coming true, and all that other nonsense children's specials yammer on about. Unfortunately, villainy never takes a holiday! In St. Canard's largest mall, two villains are taking over tinsel-town, but one of them isn't aware of the other. Morgana and the Ghoulies crashed a choir contest, and are now taking to the stores to rock and rob.

As usual, Morgana strikes out on her own, because she doesn't need her band-mates holding her back! ... And also because she wants to see if she can grab a quick gift for Drake Mallard. But what do you get for the man who has everything? Still oblivious that the man in the shadowy disguise and the adorable father of the year were one and the same, Morgana skated down an escalator, never noticing the unusual amounts of greenery here and there in the shopping insanity. ]

Outta the way! Rockstar, coming through! And there sure won't be a Silent Night!

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[flapsin]

Wait!! Don't go!

[Darkwing rushes over her, leaping over festive displays and remaining Bushroot plants as he pursues her.]

Our team-up's not over yet! Y-you can tell me anything, you know!

[lovebites_sodoi]

I'M NOT TELLING YOU OR THAT OVERGROWN DANDELION ANYTHING!

[ She's not even going to bother present shopping or store robbing! She's out! She's also embarrassed she's not even looking where she's going, save for finding an exit, so she's probably going to trip and fall on any ill-placed plants here and there.

Her image! Her precious image! She's supposed to be a tempting seductress of darkness, not some lovestruck goofy choir girl! ]

[flapsin]

D-don't lump us together! [He meekly requests, while continuing his pursuit! At least any trip-ups will help him with catching up, even as he bumps into poles here and there.]

My motives are pure. You don't even have to tell me! It- it doesn't bother me how many people you must have dated in the past!

[lovebites_sodoi]

Oh, that's easy for you to say! I bet your little black book is longer than Santa's Naughty or Nice list!

[ Because, surely, the stud that is Darkwing Duck has had dozens and dozens of other villains swooning over his manly heroics, or a bunch of damsels in distress that wanted a date! ]

[flapsin]

Wh-what? What are you talking about? I, um, it'd be more of a pamphlet really? Do you count single dates that don't even last long enough for me to finish summing up a Darkwing Duck episode?

[lovebites_sodoi]

[ He has to be lying! ... Then again, he is a hero, and honestly such a Junior Woodchuck-esque scout that lying would give him hives. This is such a distraction that, along with the constant foot traffic, is enough to have Morgana run right smack into one of the display trees.

She falls onto her back with an inelegant thwump. Well, at least the guitar is okay. ]

... I'm really not having a simply wonderful Christmas time.

[flapsin]

[Darkwing's so distracted that he doesn't notice her fallen form until it's too late! He just trips and topples right onto her!]

Oof! I was personally hoping for something more holly and jolly... [He grunts weakly.]

[lovebites_sodoi]

[ With a sigh, Morgana gives up. Maybe if she gives up at least part of the truth, Bushroot will stop playing couples therapy and leave them alone! So she reaches up and holds Darkwing to her, not minding being his cushion.

... Maybe Drake would enjoy a fan-made DW plush from Petsy. And she could order one for herself. ]

Listen, if you must know... it's not as if I was some hopeless loser being rejected left and right. [ I mean, look at her. ] It's... well... I didn't know I had a type until I met you.

[ She thought love was only true in fairy tales. Meant for someone else, not for her. ]

[flapsin]

[With a pillow like this, Darkwing's not sure if he'd ever want to get up? Aside from feeling embarrassed!

also that gift would knock him dead]

W-wow. So you really never did do this before. I get it. It's like you're some untouchable beauty, beyond the reach of most mortals! In- in any case, I feel even more honored and lucky to be that type!

[lovebites_sodoi]

[ At least it's good to know her image wasn't diminished in his eyes... If anything, it sounds like she suddenly became hotter to him! She's not sure she really belongs on such a high pedestal, but clearly he's not going to pull her off it anytime soon.

With a bit of loving exasperation, she cups his cheeks. ]

You are too much, you know that? [ She kisses his forehead. ] ... Okay, you win. Today, no crimes from me. I promise. Think of it as getting your Christmas wish granted.

[flapsin]

Woo-hoo!!

[With that, Darkwing essentially launches himself off of Morgana and soars into the air in a cheer!]

That was my grown-up Christmas wish! I feel so happy... I want to teach Bushroot the true meaning of a butt-kicking!

[lovebites_sodoi]

[ Aw shucks. She chuckles, getting up and smoothing down her outfit, strumming a few strings on her guitar. Don't get started on any fights without her! ]

No promises what happens after...

Maybe it's much too early in the game,
Ah, but I thought I'd ask you just the same,
What are you doing New Year's, New Year's eve?

[flapsin]

[Darkwing grins broadly as he leaps into action! Fighting by her side through Bushroot's last sentries, he sings along!]

Wonder whose arms will hold you good and tight,
When it's exactly 12 o'clock at night!
Welcoming in the new year,
New Years Eve!

[lovebites_sodoi]

[ At last, they're completely in sync and in harmony! In tune with every swing of their fists, knocking down each plant with precise poise! ]

Maybe I'm crazy to suppose,
I'd ever be the one you chose,
Out of the thousand invitations you received~

[ Congrats, Bushroot, you got them to work things out in a most romantic manner! Your prize is... getting the stuffing beaten out of you. Well done. ]

[flapsin]

[He gently sings back to her and shoots her glances while punching his way towards the cowering Bushroot. But at least he can have the satisfaction of getting his ass kicked by his new OTP!]

Ahhh, but in case I stand one little chance,
Here comes the jackpot question in advance.
What are you doing New Year's?
New Year's Eve?

[lovebites_sodoi]

[ She twirls her guitar as she leans towards him, purring out the last little lyrics. ]

What are you doing New Year's, well what are you doing,
Oh, what are you doing New Year's, New Year's Eve~?

[ With one hand, she grabs him by the cape and delivers a satisfying little kiss... and with her other hand, BONKS Bushroot right on the noggin with her guitar. ]

[flapsin]

[He looks right into her eyes and huns along with those last lyrics before going into that last kiss, raising one foot into the air behind him as he does so! He doesn't even have to look down to confirm Bushroot's defeat.]

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good fight!

[With that, the screen closes around their faces in the shape of a snowflake?]