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This was started on January 1st 2015 by me (Darrel James Vanwinkle)

Tags: Human, Magic, Magical, Feral, Reindeer, Wolf, Transformation, Male

Stunt Reindeer Core (cast): Meteor from South Timber (a former human teenager named Kristofer Falkner) Codine from South Timber (a stunt reindeer with switched colors) Captain Jumper (stunt reindeer trainer/coach) Surger of Glacier Falls (a stunt reindeer with an odd looking rocket marking on his forehead) Rapid of Cascade River (a stunt reindeer with a two-tone coat which resembles a river) Gusto of Swansong Woods (a stunt reindeer with a hearty outlook on life) Danger of Cavern Heights (a stunt reindeer who seems as if he might jump if you said boo) Laugher of Humor Meadow (a stunt reindeer with a touchy funny bone) Grave of Soul Creek (a heart-fallen stunt reindeer with dark skull markings on both sides of his head)

KF-SRC-01 Cold Hooves By Darrel James Vanwinkle (Ratseye/Pouchlaw) May 23rd, 2015

Chapter Ten

Out at the ranger station in the national park, Mr. Falkner pulled his truck up to the front of the main office and he quickly got out and approached the building in as calm a speed as he could muster. Seeing his son vanish like it had happened was still fresh in his mind. When he reached the door he soundly knocked on it and waited. Within he could hear the ranger's dog barking and then, the door slowly opened.

"Mr. Falkner? This is a surprise. what brings you back to the park? How is Kristofer?"

"Wolfe! Kristofer vanished right in front of me. Before it happened, he tried to give me a warning that it was about to happen. He said I should come talk to you about Veil. May I please come inside?"

Park Ranger Wolfe permitted the man to enter the ranger station and that was when Mr. Falkner noticed that Wolfe had a wolf tail sticking out the back of his pants. "What is going on? What is that sticking out of your pants?"

After allowing the man entry and closing the door securely, Wolfe replied, "It is my tail, of course. I am what you might call a werewolf. But more so, I am the gate guardian of the local Veil Gate. I told Kristofer not to tell you about Veil, Deryn. Now have a seat and tell me exactly what happened with you and Kristofer just before he vanished on you."

Deryn Falkner tried to remain calm as he explained exactly what had occurred just before the back yard discussion when Kristofer suddenly said that Jumper was calling for him and how his son didn't want to lie to him. "He said you I should talk to you about this, Wolfe. Please, you've come to know me over the last year and a half. I need to know, for my own sanity at least. What is Veil and why is my son part of it?"

"In ancient times, when mankind first began to get into that state of mind to believe that all species not human were to be considered as monsters, the enlightened few who survived man's misguided killing spree requested a boon to Mother Earth to grant them access to a place on Earth beyond the sight of man. She listened to their plea and thus, she created Veil, a wondrous place just beyond the curtain of man's reality. Veil became an Earth-like world all its own minus all of the horrors of man-kind. Although few humans can exist there and stay human, there are elves, sprites, and varied animal species living there, as well as those mythical species which you can no longer find upon the Earth today, like dragons and yes, my people, werewolves. Santa Claus and his wife, Mrs. Claus dwell there as the sole human custodians of that world. They were permitted to stay because they were good and just in heart and mind while holding no hatred for any species."

"When a human first encounters a Veil gate in any location on Earth, when they pass through the gate, they are instantly transformed into the Veil species of the least resistance. The ending species can be adjusted if a Veil citizen has already vouched for you at least once in your life or if you had shown some compassion or kindness to them during your life."

Deryn replied, "I gave Cupid my lunch one Christmas while Donder seemed infatuated with sniffing my pants as if I had spilled something he liked on them. I met Santa that same night. And yes, I had mentioned Kristofer to them at the same time."

"If you fed Cupid, then he would be your voucher. When you cross over into Veil, you would become a reindeer like them. Your new species form will already know a local name to call himself. If you plan on going there, find Captain Jumper and and tell him that I said you should ask him about Meteor because you are his father. He will understand what that means. As for returning to Earth later, let one of the reindeer there lick your eyes so you can gain the ability to see Veil gates on either side. Also, have Jumper give you some of the flying reindeer serum so you have that power in Veil. He might want to give you some training, and I advise that you accept it. When training ends, head to Christmas Town and find Cupid and tell him the truth. He can help you find where ever Meteor is at that time. Although Comet may know since he has the ability to know a human turned reindeer."

Wolfe then said, "I can show you where the local Veil gate is and have you jump through it. You will land in snow, so don't let that surprise you. You will find a stream out in front of you, cross that stream and head to the upper right. There you will find Captain Jumper's training camp. He is a nice friend to know. He and I have been friends for years. Simply leave your truck parked in front of my station. I would also advise that you empty your pockets here in the station because on the first crossing, you will lose anything you carry in your pockets along with your clothes. Reindeer don't wear clothes, obviously, nor do they carry ID."

Deryn stood up and emptied his pockets into a drawer Wolfe provided. He also removed his clothes and placed them into the drawer as well. Then Wolfe wrapped a cloak around the man and led him out of the station and through a wooded trail to a familiar overlook. "The Veil gate is floating just off the edge in mid air. This is much like the leap of faith. Believe in what I have said and you will be able to find your son." The park ranger took back the cloak and pointed Deryn in the correct direction as the man stepped back and took the run and leaped over the edge, vanishing in mid air exactly as Wolfe had told him. "Good luck, Deryn. Don't lose yourself. I am fond of both you and your son." He then returned to the ranger station.

Landing in almost the exact same spot his son had landed in months before, the new reindeer buck pulled himself out of the snow bank and made his way to the stream. When he saw his reflection in the water, he recalled what Park Ranger Wolfe had told him. In his reflection, he saw what appeared to be a crescent moon shape in along both sides of his muzzle. Within his new reindeer mind, he learned his name. "I am Lunar of South Timber, Meteor's father. Now to find Captain Jumper." And he crossed the stream and started to follow Wolfe's directions. When he emerged from the woods and saw the reindeer in training, he smiled as he made his way over to speak to the good captain.

End of Chapter Ten End of Episode One

Stay tuned for the next episode, Reindeer Reunion.