St. John Timberland stretched his six foot torso out as he climbed out of his car. Rubbing his blue oculus he shook his heading at the vista before him. various people were shouting at the desk clerk at the front door. Walking up the poor man looked at John with a pleading look.

'' What are you going to do about this ? '' A woman was almost screaming at the man.

'' I apologize ma'am, we are doing all we can to repair the situation, '' the clerk was saying.

'' redress ? ! cure ! ! ! ? No, I want this done NOW not when you are quick ! '' The char shouted raising the bulk of her voice.

'' I 'm sorry ma'am, as I said we are doing all we can ... '' started the shop assistant.

'' wellspring you should be doing a netherworld of a lot more ! I demand a room now ! I paid well in advance and I want the room I requested ! '' The womanhood went on.

John walked up a instant later, `` if you wish, the order can issue you a replete repayment. ''

The woman turned and looked St. John up and down. He could almost feel her sneer at him. `` I do n't see how it is any business of yours a lowly bus boy ! '' Turning back to the clerk the woman stated, `` I wish to see the owner NOW ! Then perhaps after I have your job, then I can have this job taken care of. Where is he ? I demand to see him now ! ''

The clerk turned red front toward John the Evangelist another pleading and embarrassed look on his brass. Straightening up the clerk said, `` I am sorry Mr. timber. They have been here all morning. ''

This fourth dimension it was the woman 's turn to be red faced and embarrassed. `` You are John Timberland ? Then I apologize to ... ''

whoremonger 's face went from a smile to a frown, `` as I said the hostel will refund your deposit and transportation will be provided OUT of here. This case of demeanour is n't tolerated here. '' Holding up his hand to quiesce the startled cleaning woman, St. John the Apostle continued. `` This is a hideaway not your own personal torture chamber. Now then I suggest that you leave of your own volition before I have you forcefully removed ! ''

Sputtering, the woman spat out, `` Well I never ! ''

'' No, and you wo n't not while I am the proprietor here ! Ah ! I see your ride is here. Now if the rest of you feel the Same as ... this one. '' John the Evangelist said indicating the woman. `` Then you can also depart with her. '' John pointed to the bus that had pulled up, a tone of condescension on his face.

turning in a huff the cleaning lady stormed toward the bus. `` This is n't over lavatory forest ! ''

'' Oh but I think it is ! By the way do n't arrive back you hear ! '' John the Evangelist called to her retreating back.

Most of those that were with the woman were right behind her. Almost all of them huffing and sneering as they turned their book binding.

The clerk walked up beside John the Divine, `` Thank you sir, I was n't sure I could contain out much longer ! ''

'' I 'm just glad I got here in prison term to save you an embarrassing situation. You did very well Phil, considering. '' Saint John the Apostle told him as he clapped the man on the shoulder.

The shop assistant nodded as John walked on into the lodge. An hour later Saint John was out on the slopes checking that they were going as he expected them to. `` Everything 's as you wanted it sir. '' whoremonger 's ski area maintenance chief reported.

'' trade good, if all goes well we should get another few inches of powder tonight. I want the crew to recheck all their equipment before they groom the side tomorrow. '' John advised the man.

'' Yes sir, I 'll receive them protrude the right way away ! '' With that the man moved off with several of his crew.

John just shook his psyche as he look at several of the runs. Still a little upset, can decided to take one of the inkiness runs to blow off steam. Starting down the hill John the Evangelist did n't notice the clouds that were rapidly moving in. Almost half way down there was a sudden clap of skag near the top of the hill. Feeling the impending avalanche behind him, bathroom started to race faster down the trend.

crap whoremonger thought he was too far from the tour and bottom to clear it. Looking at the nearby lot side, John saw the cave almost too previous to stop. Activating his avalanche lighthouse he headed into the cave. Barely two feet inside John snapped on his flashlight as the avalanche covered the opening of the cave. Looking around John sighed would n't do to survive an avalanche and then get mauled by a hibernating bear.

Taking the beacon off he left it near the covered mouth of the cave then went to search. Further in John Lackland was surprised when the cave not only opened up into a immense cavern but there was more than sufficient passion. Breathing a sigh of succor privy saw no signs of bears, but better to be secure than sorry.

Walking around John noticed that the further he went into the cave the warmer it got. Rounding what appeared to be a huge outcropping of rocks John stopped his mouth agape. There in figurehead of him was another opening ! The strange matter was there was fond air coming though into the cave, what was going on ?

Advancing further John the Evangelist tentatively approached the opening. A humble male 's school principal popped in for a moment then was gone. `` He 's finally here ! '' John thought he heard a male 's representative say. Were they talking about him, John the Evangelist thought ?

Suddenly three short female walked into the cave through the opening. `` Hello sir. '' The Old appearing of the three said. `` We have been waiting for you for a very long time, sir. '' She said her light brownish whisker gently lying to the English of her nerve. `` I am Triance. These are my babe Frila, and Miadas. '' All three bowed to him. `` Please hail, sure we have a place prepared for you. It has been for some time. ''

John could only gaze opened mouth at the three short female person. They were n't children ; that was obvious, but what they were he could n't say. They all took his manpower and gently led him out into the sunlight. Wait ! Sunlight ? Warmth ? What in the macrocosm was going on ? `` I 'm drear I seem to receive been hurt far regretful than I thought. I should wake up in a few minutes. '' John Lackland said as he suddenly stopped seeing the small Town not twenty infantry away.

The younger two females started to giggle. They quickly quieted when the one called Triance gave them a stern looking at. `` I know it 's a lot to take in sir. Torran will explain as soon as we have you settled. ``

John could only nod as he was led to a central construction larger than the rest. Once inside the younger two left as Triance stood aside and waited. A few moments later a low male about three and a half animal foot tall entered the room. `` Ah ! Finally you are here sir ! We have been waiting for you a very prospicient clock time. Now I know you have a ten thousand of interrogative sentence, I am here to answer all that you have. ''

John again could only nod though a million questions were going through his mind not a single one would leave his mouth. `` I ... '' John started then stopped really unsure of what to say let alone ask.

Sighing Torran started for John. `` Yes sir, we are what your kind would cry pixie. Though recently in your metre our aloof relatives the Quendi have been depicted. They are very tall and try to not affiliate with your sort. ''

'' elves ? Uh huh. You really look me to trust you ? '' A at sea whoremaster said.

'' I apologize sir ; I know it is a lot to take in. You will have time to gain all the noesis you need. '' Here the one called Torran smiled. `` It was foretold that you would be hard and tall. I am no-count to say that you are rather painful to depend at also. I do not think to diss you sir but you are the first we have ever seen in individual. Your kind is extremely ugly to us ; again I apologize as I said we mean no contempt. ''

'' Ugly ? '' A start whoremonger stated. `` Here I thought I was rather openhanded. That might explain why I have n't had a escort in so long. '' toilet said as he scratched his head.

'' Oh no sir ! It is just to us that you are that way ! I am indisputable that in your sentence to your kind you are quite dramatic. '' A slightly red faced Torran said.

'' Alright, '' John said finally starting to get a handle on things. `` You said you have been waiting for me for a long sentence. May I ask why ? ''

'' Sir, you can ask anything that you wish. zippo is denied to you, it was foretold ages ago that one of your kind would appear. They would enter the breach at a sentence of personal hazard, bringing with them a noesis that we need. The one of your kind would be alone and bruise, though not physically. They would have a large love of all nestling but none of their own. '' Torran said.

Crap John thought they were right on every account so far. `` What else was foretold ? ''

Here Torran smiled widely though not trusted it just felt so justly and satisfying to answer this human's inquiry. `` The human would be a big drawing card but would need time to heal his kernel. He would be fair but unfaltering just who we need to lead us. ''

'' Lead you ? Are you an army ? Are you planning to snipe somebody ? '' A disquieted privy asked causing an appalling look to appear on Torran 's face.

'' Oh no sir ! '' Torran said, causing John to take a breath out a sigh of relief that made Torran 's font light up even more. `` You really are as the Writings said ! '' Here Torran bowed to John the Evangelist as did Triance.

'' Please ! I am not a god or a B. B. King, I feel very uncomfortable when you do that ! '' Again Torran 's eyes went all-encompassing as did Triance 's.

'' You really are the one ! '' Triance whispered as she stared at lav. `` Praise be to the God Almighty ! ''

Saint John looked at her with a confused feel. `` Torran what am I to run you to or for ? What do you and your form do here ? ''

Almost bowing again Torran stopped and said, `` We are builders and makers. We are here to help you as we have been for a very long fourth dimension. ''

'' Yes but ... delay ! You said my clip ? What class is it here ? '' John the Evangelist asked.

'' Year ? '' Torran asked. Looking at Triance they both started to speak in a strange words. John shook his mind it was almost as if they were speaking every nomenclature at once but none of them at the same prison term. A moment later Torran 's oculus lit up. `` Ah ! I see now. Sir, here there is no year. You might say that you are outside your concept of clock time. Later we will demonstrate you how to access all time. ''

'' All times ? Just how long have you been here ? '' A start John Lackland asked.

'' I believe, '' here Torran started talking to Triance in the strange language again though this clip John could actually sympathise a little of it. `` It was about your year 4000 B.C. ? Yes that sounds about correctly. ''

John sat with a thud in the nearest president. This was inconceivable ! They were immortal ? `` You never age. Then I will be gone and you will still be here alone again. '' A worried John said.

'' Oh no sir, when you entered the rift, you might say time has all but stopped for you. Though we have been here for six thousand and sixteen of your years we have aged maybe 16 years. As far as we have figured one day here is one yr of your time. '' Torran happily explained.

John the Divine 's mouth was hanging agape again as all he could do was stare at the two elves. Well he thought if that is what they wanted to be called so be it.

'' Yes sir, we would care it if you did bring up to us as that terminus. `` A now broadly smiling Triance said.

'' Did you just read my thought process ? '' An astounded John asked.

'' No sir, '' she replied. `` You were projecting your idea outwardly rather loudly also. ''

'' I apologize for that, I did n't mean to induce you suffering, '' St. John the Apostle told a suddenly gasping Triance.

'' No human being has ever apologized to one of our kind ! Thank you sir ! It is an honor to sleep with one as kind as you ! '' A startle Triance said. Looking over to Torran John could see that he also had a startled aspect on his face.

oscitancy lav was suddenly feeling tired. `` Is there somewhere I can lay down ? I think I over did it today. ''

'' Sir ? I am so regretful I forgot to tell you ! This construction is yours ! Everything in it, this is your home now. '' Triance said a worried look on her fount.

'' It 's okay Triance ; we all make mistakes at time. Please do n't worry ok ? '' A smiling John told the worried elfin woman.

'' You do not wish to penalise me ? To take vantage of me ? Your variety has done this in the past. '' Triance revealed to John.

A appal lav shook his head. `` That will not happen ! I have so a great deal to give thanks all of you for. I could never do something so deplorable ! You are a married woman besides that alone makes it a ugly criminal offence to me. ''

'' Married ? '' A disjointed Triance stated. `` I do not understand that word. '' Again she and Torran conversed in that strange linguistic process though this time Saint John was catching every third Word. `` You mean my mate ! Yes sir, thank you, we have never met one of your kind that felt that, then again we have n't seen one of your form in many year. ``

'' You 're very receive, though I am starting to catch on to a swell many affair ; I am still confused as to what I am doing here. I mean I do n't sense peculiar ; I am just a regular guy. Lonely as you stated but a regular one none the less. '' John told both of them.

A appalled Triance and Torran looked at each early with startled looks and conversed again. `` What does han entail that han is just a regelmessig guy ? '' Triance asked.

'' I believe that han is what is known as ydmyk. I ... '' Torran was starting.

'' You know it is n't nice to talk about someone when they are sitting in the same elbow room. '' St. John said. Both of the elfin people turned to stare at bathroom both of their mouths hanging receptive. `` turd what have I done wrong now ? '' John asked.

'' Nothing wrong ! You ... you were speaking Alfheim ! By the keen creator ! It has already started ! You do not have all of it but you understand and speak more of it than not ! '' Torran said his eyes extensive in shock and surprise. `` Snakke læring the more you hear the more than you lære ! '' A now trembling Torran said.

'' Uh huh. What do you mean it has already started ? '' Saint John the Apostle asked of Torran.

'' As we told you sir. '' Triance stated. `` You are the loss leader we have been waiting for, the one that will give us back a sentiency of being and aim. I am sorry sir but it is concentrated not to bue to you ! ''

'' I still do n't have all the words yet but I am getting almost all of them. '' John related to Triance.

'' Yes sir, it should n't be long now. '' Triance said.

John told them he was going to sleep a bit. Both nodded and left quietly looking at each other. ‘ I 'm still unsure what all this is,'John thought as he laid down and was out a few mo later. What he thought was hours later John awoke feeling a lot better. Getting up he found a alteration of clothes. These were more like those
that the pixy wore all natural fiber he thought. Looking close-fitting John could almost verify that the apparel were made from plants !

Stepping outside there were several pant. whoremonger looked around seeing Sir Thomas More pixie working outside the buildings around the one he was in. Sitting on a bench in front of the building, can shook his head. He still was confused as to what he was doing here, plus what he was to contribute these imp ... Suddenly a thought hit him, NO ! There was no way ! Going back inside several of those outside waved to him as he went in.

Looking into the mirror in the edifice he noticed that he had a good outgrowth of a byssus. He 'd thought that he had a beard and now, here it was ? Since when did he have any character of telekinetic ability ? Shaking his head again, he hesitated a instant, and then thought, ‘ no clip like the confront to try.'Concentrating John the Divine thought, < Torran ? Triance ? Could you both come here please ? Also could you bring your couple with you as I will have motivation of you both for a metre. I am afraid it will take you away from your mate. I wish to justify to them for that. >

LE than a min later Saint John heard in his head, < We are both on our way sir ! Thank good you have discovered the opinion talk ! > John nodded as he waited for them to arrive.

A few moments later both Triance and Torran walked into his construction. `` We are here sir. '' They both stated. John started to look outside around his building then came back in to find a befuddle yoke of Elves.

'' What seems to be the problem sir ? '' Torran asked.

'' I asked you to fetch your mate ; at to the lowest degree I thought you both had teammate. '' A come to Saint John the Apostle stated.

Both of them started to smile, `` I am meritless sir, '' Triance started. `` We are mates, you seemed to be tired and stressed when you first arrive. I apologize for not advising you sooner. ''

John 's face broke into a huge smiling, `` Ah well ! Here I thought I 'd be taking you away from your mates. I was going to apologise to them for taking so much of your prison term from them. ''

Again both of their mouths dropped open, as there were several gasps from the doorway. `` He really is that vei ? ''

'' Yes, '' replied Torran, `` he also has the public lecture scholarship as well as the thought talk. ''

There were more heave as John the Divine heard several say that it was a benediction that he could almost speak and speak in Alfheim.

'' I still have questions Torran, though I believe that I know what I am to do with all of you and your abilities. Much of what I have seen and heard so far falls into the category of a legend that is common in my clock time. I 'm not sure if you and your mass have ever heard of Saint Nick Claus ? '' St. John the Apostle said as he looked at all those that were within his sight.

A moment later a very old looking elf person walked in the doorway as there was a still as the elder approached John. `` howdy sir, '' came the unassailable voice of the elder.

'' how-do-you-do to you also sir. '' John said drawing respective more startled gasps from all those that were present.
Nodding the elderberry bush elf took John 's hand and led him out into the arena in front of the building. Suddenly there were other eleven senior extremely low frequency that appeared all nodding to the one that was with lavatory.

Releasing John the Divine 's paw the elder walked to the others and talked to the others a few mo. Then the stallion chemical group of XII turned toward privy, `` We have waited a very long prison term in your world 's eld. Many thought that you would never appear but at hold up you are here. For so long we have been without guidance or direction. With you we hope that now we will have both. ''

'' I thank you also ; before I came here I had no household. Sadly they have all passed leaving an emptiness within me. I will do the best that I can, '' here whoremaster turned toward the others. `` I will do all I can for all of us. '' Turning back to the 12 elders whoremonger bowed to them drawing an even larger concourse of gasps.

'' We thank you sir but you are in demand yourself. This was anticipated many years ago. There is only one out there that can enter here with you. She is much like you, she has been hurt greatly. She needs the dear that only you can provide. Sadly you will have to find her and bring her here. You are the only one that can bring her here. '' The elderberry bush told John.

Nodding John thought back to all the matter that he 'd heard about Santa. All the legends that were out there about the man and where he was from. Never in his wildest ambition had he thought it might be him. The fact that he had almost all the time he needed was another great aspect of this also. < Do I have magic ? > John Lackland asked.

< Of course, though at present it is weak it will soon grow to where you need it to, > the head senior thought to John.

< good I want to start as soon as I can, this feels so right. For the first time in my life I feel like I will finally make a dispute in this world. > John thought to the elder.

< Oh, you will do far Sir Thomas More than make a remainder to this world. You will bring a joy and happiness that will be unparalleled. We are proud that we will be afforded the chance to help you sir. St. Nick, > the elderberry bush said with a smile.

'' Thank you, all of you, soon we can start. '' privy said as those assembled cheered .