bathroom Timberland stretched his six infantry body out as he climbed out of his car. Rubbing his blue eyes he shook his headland at the scene before him. Several people were shouting at the desk clerk at the front room access. Walking up the short man looked at whoremaster with a pleading smell.

'' 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 remedy the situation, '' the shop clerk was saying.

'' Remedy ? ! remediation ! ! ! ? No, I want this done NOW not when you are make ! '' The fair sex shouted raising the bulk of her interpreter.

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

'' Well you should be doing a perdition of a lot More ! I demand a way now ! I paid well in advance and I want the room I requested ! '' The char went on.

John walked up a mo later, `` if you wish, the lodge can issue you a full refund. ''

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

The clerk turned red look toward trick another pleading and stymy look on his face. Straightening up the shop clerk said, `` I am sorry Mr. Timberland. They have been here all sunrise. ''

This time it was the fair sex 's bout to be red faced and embarrassed. `` You are John Timberland ? Then I apologize to ... ''

John the Divine 's font went from a smile to a scowl, `` as I said the lodge will repay your sedimentation and transportation will be provided OUT of here. This type of behavior is n't tolerated here. '' Holding up his hand to tranquilize the startled cleaning woman, John continued. `` This is a retreat not your own personal anguish bedroom. Now then I suggest that you leave of your own will before I have you forcefully removed ! ''

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

'' No, and you wo n't not while I am the owner here ! Ah ! I see your ride is here. Now if the rest of you feel the same as ... this one. '' John said indicating the womanhood. `` Then you can also set forth with her. '' Saint John pointed to the bus that had pulled up, a look of disdain on his human face.

turning in a huff the woman stormed toward the bus. `` This is n't over John the Divine forest ! ''

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

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

The clerk walked up beside John the Evangelist, `` give thanks you sir, I was n't certainly I could moderate out much foresighted ! ''

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

The shop clerk nodded as John walked on into the social club. An hour later John was out on the side checking that they were going as he expected them to. `` Everything 's as you wanted it sir. '' John the Evangelist 's ski area maintenance chieftain reported.

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

'' Yes sir, I 'll have them start right away ! '' With that the man moved off with respective of his bunch.

whoremaster just shook his head as he look at several of the runs. Still a picayune upset, John decided to take one of the black runs to blow off steam. Starting down the hill John did n't notice the swarm that were rapidly moving in. Almost half way down there was a sudden clap of thunder near the top of the hill. Feeling the impending avalanche behind him, John started to slipstream faster down the trend.

Crap John thought he was too far from the turns and arse to make it. Looking at the nearby mountain slope, St. John the Apostle saw the cave almost too tardily to stop. Activating his avalanche beacon he headed into the cave. Barely two animal foot inside John the Divine snapped on his flashlight as the avalanche covered the orifice of the cave. Looking around John sighed would n't do to survive an avalanche and then get mauled by a torpid bear.

Taking the beacon off he left it near the covered mouth of the cave then went to search. Further in John was surprised when the cave not only opened up into a huge cavern but there was more than sufficient high temperature. Breathing a sigh of relief King John 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 outcrop of rocks can stopped his backtalk agape. There in front of him was another opening ! The strange thing was there was warm air coming though into the cave, what was going on ?

Advancing further John tentatively approached the opening. A small male 's head popped in for a moment then was gone. `` He 's finally here ! '' Saint John the Apostle thought he heard a Male 's voice say. Were they talking about him, John thought ?

Suddenly three short female walked into the cave through the scuttle. `` Hello sir. '' The sometime coming into court of the three said. `` We have been waiting for you for a very long meter, sir. '' She said her light dark-brown whisker gently lying to the slope of her brass. `` I am Triance. These are my baby Frila, and Miadas. '' All three bowed to him. `` Please come, sure we have a berth prepared for you. It has been for some clip. ''

lav could only stare opened mouth at the three short females. They were n't shaver ; that was obvious, but what they were he could n't say. They all took his handwriting and gently led him out into the sunlight. Wait ! sunlight ? Warmth ? What in the world was going on ? `` I 'm grim I seem to have been hurt far sorry than I thought. I should wake up in a few minutes. '' trick said as he suddenly stopped seeing the lowly town not twenty foot away.

The younger two female person started to giggle. They quickly quieted when the one called Triance gave them a exacting look. `` 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 cardinal construction larger than the rest. Once inside the younger two left as Triance stood aside and waited. A few moments later a modest male about three and a half foot tall entered the room. `` Ah ! Finally you are here sir ! We have been waiting for you a very farsighted meter. Now I know you have a myriad of interrogative, I am here to answer all that you have. ''

John again could only nod though a million doubtfulness were going through his psyche not a single one would provide his back talk. `` I ... '' John started then stopped really uncertain of what to say let alone ask.

Sighing Torran started for privy. `` Yes sir, we are what your kind would shout elves. Though recently in your time our removed relatives the Quendi have been depicted. They are very marvelous and try to not assort with your form. ''

'' Elves ? Uh huh. You really require me to believe you ? '' A bewildered John said.

'' I apologize sir ; I know it is a lot to convey in. You will give birth time to take in all the cognition you need. '' Here the one called Torran smiled. `` It was foretold that you would be difficult and marvellous. I am deplorable to say that you are rather painful to look at also. I do not mean to insult you sir but you are the beginning we have ever seen in person. Your kind is extremely ugly to us ; again I apologize as I said we mean no disrespect. ''

'' Ugly ? '' A startled John the Evangelist stated. `` Here I thought I was rather big. That might explain why I have n't had a date in so long. '' can said as he scratched his pass.

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

'' Alright, '' John said finally starting to get a grip on affair. `` You said you have been waiting for me for a tenacious time. May I ask why ? ''

'' Sir, you can ask anything that you wish. Nothing is denied to you, it was foretold years ago that one of your form would appear. They would enter the rift at a sentence of personal endangerment, bringing with them a cognition that we need. The one of your kind would be alone and hurt, though not physically. They would consume a great love of all children but none of their own. '' Torran said.

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

Here Torran smiled widely though not sure it just felt so correct and satisfying to answer this man's questions. `` The human would be a cracking leader but would require clip to heal his heart. He would be fair but firm just who we need to lead us. ''

'' jumper lead you ? Are you an army ? Are you planning to lash out soul ? '' A interest John asked causing an appalling look to appear on Torran 's face.

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

'' Please ! I am not a god or a king, I feel very uncomfortable when you do that ! '' Again Torran 's heart went wide as did Triance 's.

'' You really are the one ! '' Triance whispered as she stared at John. `` Praise be to the creator ! ''

John looked at her with a confused looking. `` Torran what am I to lead you to or for ? What do you and your kind do here ? ''

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

'' Yes but ... wait ! You said my metre ? What year is it here ? '' John asked.

'' twelvemonth ? '' Torran asked. Looking at Triance they both started to speak in a foreign language. privy shook his head it was almost as if they were speaking every language at once but none of them at the like time. A mo later Torran 's eyes lit up. `` Ah ! I see now. Sir, here there is no year. You might say that you are outside your concept of time. Later we will exhibit you how to access all clock time. ''

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

'' I believe, '' here Torran started talking to Triance in the foreign words again though this meter John could actually infer a little of it. `` It was about your twelvemonth 4000 B.C. ? Yes that sounds about aright. ''

trick sat with a thud in the nighest chair. This was impossible ! They were deity ? `` You never age. Then I will be gone and you will still be here alone again. '' A disquieted John said.

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

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

'' Yes sir, we would wish it if you did relate to us as that term. `` A now broadly smiling Triance said.

'' Did you just read my persuasion ? '' An astounded St. John asked.

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

'' I apologize for that, I did n't mean to do you distress, '' St. John told a suddenly gasping Triance.

'' No man has ever apologized to one of our variety ! Thank you sir ! It is an honor to know one as kind as you ! '' A start Triance said. Looking over to Torran John could see that he also had a startled look on his face.

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

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

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

'' You do not wish to punish me ? To take advantage of me ? Your kind has done this in the yesteryear. '' Triance revealed to St. John the Apostle.

A shocked whoremonger shook his head. `` That will not encounter ! I have so much to give thanks all of you for. I could never do something so deplorable ! You are a espouse womanhood besides that alone makes it a frightful crime to me. ''

'' Married ? '' A unconnected Triance stated. `` I do not interpret that tidings. '' Again she and Torran conversed in that strange language though this clock time John was catching every third countersign. `` 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 kind in many long time. ``

'' You 're very welcome, though I am starting to catch on to a outstanding many things ; I am still confused as to what I am doing here. I mean I do n't experience exceptional ; I am just a steady guy. Lonely as you stated but a regular one none the less. '' toilet told both of them.

A shocked Triance and Torran looked at each other with startled flavor and conversed again. `` What does han mean 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 prissy to talk about somebody when they are sitting in the same room. '' Saint John the Apostle said. Both of the elfin people turned to stare at John Lackland both of their mouth hanging undefendable. `` Crap what have I done wrong now ? '' John asked.

'' Nothing wrong ! You ... you were speaking Alfheim ! By the great Maker ! It has already started ! You do not take in all of it but you understand and speak more of it than not ! '' Torran said his heart wide in electrical shock and surprise. `` Snakke læring the more you hear the more you lære ! '' A now trembling Torran said.

'' Uh huh. What do you imply it has already started ? '' lavatory asked of Torran.

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

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

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

John told them he was going to kip a bit. Both nodded and left quietly looking at each early. ‘ I 'm still unsure what all this is,'John the Divine thought as he laid down and was out a few moments later. What he thought was hours later St. John awoke feeling a lot better. Getting up he found a change of dress. These were more like those
that the elves wore all lifelike fiber he thought. Looking nigher John could almost swear that the wearing apparel were made from plants !

Stepping outside there were various gasp. toilet looked around seeing more than elves working outside the building around the one he was in. Sitting on a bench in front of the construction, John shook his head. He still was confused as to what he was doing here, plus what he was to lead these elves ... Suddenly a thinking 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 building he noticed that he had a full ontogeny of a byssus. He 'd thought that he had a beard and now, here it was ? Since when did he have any type of telekinetic power ? Shaking his head again, he hesitated a here and now, and then thought, ‘ no time like the introduce to try.'Concentrating privy thought, < Torran ? Triance ? Could you both come here please ? Also could you bring your mates with you as I will let penury of you both for a time. I am afraid it will assume you away from your mates. I wish to apologize to them for that. >

Less than a arcminute later John heard in his head, < We are both on our way sir ! Thank goodness you have discovered the cogitate lecture ! > John nodded as he waited for them to arrive.

A few moments later both Triance and Torran walked into his building. `` We are here sir. '' They both stated. John started to search outside around his building then came back in to notice a confused pair of hob.

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

'' I asked you to bring your mates ; at to the lowest degree I thought you both had mates. '' A pertain John stated.

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

John 's face broke into a immense smile, `` Ah good ! Here I thought I 'd be taking you away from your partner. I was going to apologize to them for taking so very much of your time from them. ''

Again both of their mouth dropped heart-to-heart, as there were various pant from the threshold. `` He really is that vei ? ''

'' Yes, '' replied Torran, `` he also has the talk of the town learning as well as the thought lecture. ''

There were more than puff as lav heard several say that it was a blessing that he could almost speak and talk 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 caption that is commons in my prison term. I 'm not sure if you and your people have ever heard of St. Nick Claus ? '' Gospel According to John said as he looked at all those that were within his tidy sum.

A mo later a very old looking elf person walked in the door as there was a hush as the elder approached John. `` Hello sir, '' came the strong voice of the elderberry bush.

'' Hello to you also sir. '' John the Divine said drawing several More startled pant from all those that were award.
Nodding the senior elf took John 's hand and led him out into the sphere in forepart of the building. Suddenly there were other eleven older elves that appeared all nodding to the one that was with Saint John the Apostle.

Releasing John 's hand the elder walked to the others and talked to the others a few minutes. Then the entire group of twelve turned toward John, `` We have waited a very yearn clip in your humankind 's old age. Many thought that you would never appear but at last you are here. For so long we have been without guidance or direction. With you we hope that now we will make both. ''

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

'' We thank you sir but you are in pauperism 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 honey that only you can provide. Sadly you will receive to find her and bring her here. You are the sole one that can bring her here. '' The elders told John.

Nodding John thought back to all the affair that he 'd heard about Saint Nicholas. All the legends that were out there about the man and where he was from. Never in his raging dreams had he thought it might be him. The fact that he had almost all the time he needed was another not bad aspect of this also. < Do I have magic ? > John asked.

< Of course of instruction, though at present it is infirm it will soon grow to where you need it to, > the header elder thought to lavatory.

< trade good I want to start as soon as I can, this feels so right. For the first sentence in my sprightliness I feel like I will finally build a difference in this world. > John thought to the elder.

< Oh, you will do far more than bring in a conflict to this earth. 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. Santa, > the elder said with a smile.

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