X-Mas Story Scenarios

[Prettywitchiusaka]

We all get into the Christmas spirit in one way or another, and I think it's safe to say most people in fandom have their own traditions they like to implement during the holidays. For example, some draw fan art, other write fan fiction. But for me personally, there's one holiday fandom tradition that I wonder if some of you have tried out before; story concepts.

I ask that because I love creating these small little X-Mas stories, even though I know they'll never actually get to the printed page for you guys to see. So, I was wondering if any shared my sentiments. And with that said, let's get to today's topic discussion, since I haven't done one in awhile.

Have you ever thought up any Astro Boy X-Mas stories?

I certainly have quite recently.

Taking place during the 03 series timeline, the story begins on Christmas morning at O'Shay's house. Astro and Zoran are opening presents (with a touch of bickering), and are generally happy with how the day is going. O'Shay then explains that there's one Christmas tradition he does that he'd like to share with them before they begin preparing Christmas dinner. His tradition; going to the cemetery to wish his deceased parents a Merry Christmas. This surprises them, but O'Shay explains that it's a tradition many people do, and that even the dead are still considered people too.

After having this explained, Zoran is actually excited to go, since she hasn't been to the make-shift grave she and Astro made for Pluto in awhile. Astro decides to come along too, and they make their way to the cemetery. Once there, they clean up the graves of Pluto and O'Shay parents, saying their prays as they do.

Astro finds himself enjoying this experience, since he realizes that it's a quiet celebration of past life. Then he sees a surprising face heading towards a small grave; it's Tenma. Astro catches up with him, and realizes that Tenma is standing in front of Tobio's grave. After a moment of awkward silence, Astro and Tenma chat for a bit, until O'Shay comes looking for Astro. Of course, Tenma acts like his usual self in front of O'Shay, but Astro sems a bit more comfortable around him for now, since he knows he has no tricks up his sleeve. As he comes back to O'Shay, he wishes Tenma a Merry Christmas, much to his surprise.

Do you have any Astro Boy X-Mas story ideas?

[StargazerLili]

A little while ago I was thinking about doing one that would basically be a rip-off of Dicken's A Christmas Carol. Tenma would be Scrooge, Tobio the Ghost of Christmas Past, Atlas as the Ghost of Christmas yet to come...

I don't know, it's getting confusing. If anyone else wants to give it a try? I already am working on one for New Years.

[Prettywitchiusaka]

I actually like the idea of Tobio being the Ghost of Christmas past; it somehow just makes a lot of sense to me.