Ranger Activity: DOUBLE Secret Ranger!

The deadline has passed!  Be sure to give out your gifts if you haven't already!  If you are late, note whoever your Secret Ranger is and tell them you're their Secret Ranger and inform them that you'll be a little late.

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We know Thanksgiving's not even happened yet but what the heck!  It's never too early for a CHRISTMAS GIFT EXCHANGE!

Those of you who've been in the Rangers a while know it's tradition for us to host a big old Gift Exchange twice a year, one in July and one in November gearing up for December.  Our own take on Secret Santa, this is Secret Ranger!

But guess what?  We're doing it a bit differently this year.  

Prepare for trouble!

Make it double!

This year is DOUBLE Secret Ranger!  What does that mean?  Why it means that each of you will be assigned TWO Secret Rangers!  That's right!  That means double the presents and double the gifts you give out!  This way everybody gets a gift!  

Sound like fun?  Let's get Christmas kickin'!

Presents:
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:thumb415217095: Ouran- Sacrifice of Dark MagicTamaki awoke to the smell of burning.  It played at his nostrils, its power increasing.  First it tickled, then it itched, then very slowly, it suffocated.  When he could no longer ignore it, Tamaki gagged and sat up.  Pure darkness met his gaze.  For a moment, he thought himself blind, and his stomach dropped into his feet accordingly, but as his eyes adjusted, he could see the outline of an empty table and chairs with unlit candles set up in a gothic style candelabrum.  The source of the smell seemed to be coming from that direction, but Tamaki could find nothing to distinguish it further.  To try would require getting up off this table he’s been sleeping on.  He wasn’t sure yet if that was a good idea.
‘Where am I?’ he asked himself.  A quick check of his phone told him that an hour had passed since he went to take a quick nap after the Host Club closed.  He’d only intended to stay five minutes. :thumb416768946:
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Christmas at the Bathhouse
"This time last year, I would never have imagined where I would be now. Heck, 5 years ago I never would have imagined it either. My life has changed so dramatically that I can even begin to describe the changes. Well, except for maybe one. One boy, or man, I should say..." There came a knock at the door, and I jumped in surprise, hiding my diary in my hands behind my red and white stripped top.
"Sen? Are you finishing getting dressed? The party will be starting soon and Kamaji will be on both of us if we're late."
The sliding door opened softly, and a woman with a weasel like face stepped in the doorway. She was dressed in a long red skirt and matching top, which sleeves hung at her elbows. Her long chocolate brown hair, which was normally hanging down, was pulled up in a braided ponytail.
"Sorry Lin, I'm almost finished!" I quickly apologized, blushing a bit as I closed the blue notebook I had been writing in. Even though I had left the Spirit World long ago, and him, I could never ge
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A Christmas Eve Game: Secret Santa Gift A Christmas Eve Game
It was Christmas Eve, and all was quiet. Well, it had been until a panting Siborgi had yelped and crashed headfirst into the Christmas tree and the gifts that had been placed beneath it.
Mango- the Siborgi in question- slowly lifted herself from the presents and looked down anxiously to see if she had done any serious damage to herself, or the gifts. Luckily, no harm had been done, and the lovely wrapped parcels were still intact. Without dent or claw mark.
And now that her accident had proven indeed harmless, the medium sized dog cocked her head to the side and listened intently with her ears slightly twitching with excitement. Where had her prey run off to? Surely she hadn't lost him when she had tripped and crashed headlong into the tree? Then, just as she feared the worst, Mango heard a feather-light flapping sound come from the kitchen. With renewed vigor, the canine set off


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RRSR: CarnivalPairing: Roy Mustang/Riza Hawkeye
Words: 301
Summary: Time Always stood still even for them.
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“You’re taking me to a carnival?”
“BUT Of course! We don’t need to locked in offices for the day, let’s enjoy the sunshine.”
Roy explained joyfully Riza looking at him with a questioning look on her face.
“Are you sure you’re not just making up excuses to avoid paperwork?”
Roy’s face fell before quickly regaining his composure, he gave a proud smile. Looking at his companion he replied.
“Now now must you always doubt my motives?”
The rest of the officers in the room snickered until Roy shot them a look. The officers immediately stopped at Roy famous death glare. Riza sighed knowing they would go back and forth until she agreed.
“I’ll go”
Whether it was the pure shock that she actually said yes without a fight or the

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Ouran- RegularsThe story you are about to read takes place at the illustrious Ouran Academy.  However, it does not involve the school's famous Host Club.  At least not directly.
Instead, we're going to take a quick look into the lives of the lovely young ladies who make the club possible.  They are the host's most treasured asset, the delicate princesses any good host would walk the world and back to serve.
They are the regulars.
This is their story.
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MONDAY
Two girls made up Tamaki Suoh's first appointment of the day, but as their party was missing two members and the Host Club was late opening up today anyway, they spent the first ten minutes after the final bell in the hallway.  It was unladylike to sit on the floor in dresses- and none of them dared appear before Tamaki-senpai disheveled anyway- leaving them to stand in one place while they waited.  First year Rae Tsugumi couldn't say how her best friend and fellow first year, Keiko Obito, was feeling, but she could hon :thumb421967875:
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How do I contribute?
All you need to do is post here in the comments and we'll add you to the sign up list!!
In return for the presents you receive, you'll give two people presents.  
Please remember that it's important to give as well as receive, so don't sign up unless you absolutely intend on giving a present to both your Secret Rangers in return!  No excuses guys!  It's Christmas!  You gotta make somebody smile too!

We will be posting a "Secret Ranger" request journal when the sign ups end.  So those of you uncertain what to get your Secret Rangers will have a point of reference.
We can't control everybody getting their presents so PLEASE remember to GIVE your Gifts!  If you have any questions feel free to Note me when the Sign Ups end.

Note: We will select your Secret Rangers randomly and Note you after people have signed up.  Sign ups end in no time so hurry while you can!

What is done in a Gift Exchange?
You draw your Secret Rangers a gift, or write them something, or whatever you'd like and two Rangers do the same for you in return!
Give two gifts, get two gifts, spread the joy!
Just be thoughtful that's all anyone could ask for.  This is all in the spirit of niceness!!  Enjoy it.

This will also help members get to know each other!!  You can tell your Ranger-Receives that you're their Secret Rangers once you've given them their gifts if you'd like.  But be sure to tell us so that we can share it here as well!! ^^

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Gift Exchange Deadline:
December 25th. (So finish your present for your Secret Rangers before then!!)