Dasher Claws by Sable Sylvan

Author:Sable Sylvan [Sylvan, Sable]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: www.sablesylvan.com
Published: 2018-12-02T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

Christmas Eve Morning, 2007

“Hey, get up, sleepy head,” said a familiar voice.

Sean rubbed his eyes and opened them. Next to his bed was a familiar set of faces. It was Pandora and Jack, the two volunteers from the bakery.

“What are you two doing here?” asked Sean.

“We’re here to get you across the lake in time to help with deliveries,” said Pandora. “We’ll wait for you on the porch.”

Sean quickly got changed and went downstairs. He grabbed some pastries and two cups of coffee. Krampus sat across from him.

“Sean, tonight’s The Ride,” said Krampus.

“Yeah, I know,” said Sean.

“Here,” said Krampus, passing the snow globe across the table. “You need to swap shifts again.”

“Thanks, nearly forgot,” said Sean.

While the snow globe worked its magic, Krampus continued.

“Tonight, I’ll be taking you to The North Pole,” said Krampus. “I’ll take you there the same way I took you from Nuthusk to The Wreath, using my magic chains. At The North Pole, you’ll be briefed on how The Ride works. I’ve already given you some basic information. You’ll be put in a magic harness, attached to the sleigh, and outfitted with magical earpieces and such so you can communicate with me. I’ll be at Santa’s Workshop, the base of operations, and I’ll help you with any problems you’ll have on The Ride. You won’t be back until dawn. You’ll travel around the entire world tonight. You can sleep in tomorrow. Don’t worry about coming back to Camp Kringle tonight. Wherever you are, I’ll find you. Be careful. ‘Old Man’ Winter’s really living up to his reputation. He’s got one Hell of a storm brewing – and trust me when I say that Boreas can toss a wrench into anyone’s plans. Be safe, and if you have to quit early…just go back to the bakery and wait for me to pick you up for The Ride.”

“Got it, Krampus,” said Sean. “But…you know me. I’m a runner. I finish every race I start. Come Hell or high water – or Boreas Winter – I’ll finish my deliveries, today and tonight.”

“You’re one crazy bear, but I don’t know what else I expected from a future Clan Alpha. Maybe it’s the mate madness kicking in. Too soon? Anyway, here,” said Krampus, passing Sean a keychain containing a key and a giant red metal devil’s head.

“What’s this?” asked Sean.

“Keys to my speedboat,” said Krampus. “You’ll need something fast to make it to the bakery in time for deliveries.”

“You had a speedboat this whole frikkin’ time, and you made me row across the lake every day, twice a day?” asked Sean.

“What part of ‘I’m a demon, not a nice guy,’ do people keep on not understanding?” asked Krampus. “Don’t scratch her up.”

Sean took the keys and walked out to the patio. The bright red speedboat was already at the dock. Sean and Pandora and Jack stepped down from the patio to the dock and got in the speedboat.

“Ever driven one of these bad boys?” asked Jack.

“Nope,” said Sean.

“I’ll do it,” said Jack, taking the keys.

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