North Pole City Tales: Complete Series by Charlie Cochet

Author:Charlie Cochet [Cochet, Charlie]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Published: 2020-11-11T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 2

Here we go.

Blitz pulled on his flight gloves as he headed for the lineup. It was the same year after year, yet each time he saw his Rein Dear brothers lined up in a neat little row in front of their biplanes, he smiled. Especially when his gaze landed on his dear friend Cupid. As the only Rein Dear who was part winter faery, Cupid was the smallest of Mayor Kringle’s nine Rein Dears. He was also the fairest, with his wispy pale-blond locks falling over his brow and his fair skin. His cheeks were always rosy and his blue eyes sparkled bright. Blitz was captivated by the sweet and timid Cupid from the moment they met. He never expected them to become friends back then. He figured their differences would be too great, but he warmed to Cupid instantly.

Blitz took his position at the end of the line, though not before giving Cupid a wink when their eyes met. Should anything happen, Blitz was the last line of defense for his brethren. Rudy, as always, headed their squadron. Their captain waved at the cheering crowd, signaling their departure. The rest of them followed his lead, waving at the excited citizens of North Pole City who’d come to see them off. It was a grand event, especially since Jack Frost had attended to kiss his love good-bye and ensure the Rein Dears clear skies, a new tradition for them all.

Everyone turned to their planes, their helpers running out to make their final checks. Blitz took the opportunity to pull Cupid behind his plane.

“Be safe.”

“And you,” Cupid replied sweetly. He threw his arms around Blitz and hugged him like he did every year before the Big Flight, and Blitz returned his hug, holding him close. Their embrace tended to last a little longer than a warm hug between friends, and Cupid did snuggle up close, but Blitz didn’t mind in the least. In fact, he secretly enjoyed it. Cupid had a way of drawing out Blitz’s affectionate nature the way few others could.

Reluctantly Blitz pulled away. He smiled at Cupid and gave him a nod before heading back to his plane and climbing in.

“Are you lovebirds done?” Dasher’s voice came through the dashboard of Blitz’s biplane as he closed the door behind him.

“Don’t you ever get tired of hearing yourself talk?” Blitz settled into his seat behind the yoke before he fastened his harness. He then checked his gauges, ignoring Dasher cackling through the speakers.

“I never get tired of hearing myself talk. I love myself too much.”

Blitz muttered a few choice words under his breath. Nothing the rest of his brethren needed to hear him speak out loud. Dasher simply laughed. The jackanapes.

No matter how many times he did this, the excitement never waned. One by one his Rein Dear brothers sped down the tarmac before the wheels of their colorful biplanes left the ground. Their planes ascended until soon it was Cupid’s turn. Blitz shouldn’t be nervous. Cupid was

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