Chapter 9. Jingle Bells?

Third-Person POV

Scar turned in a spot

'what was that' he growled

Sam wasn't sure so she didn't reply. The tip of Hound rock had broken off in the impact of the crash and lodged in the snow right in front of her.

"Let's find out"

Scar took the path once again up Hound rock.

They could hear the pained groans of the reindeers, and the sound of faint cursing.

The crash site was not as bad as it had sounded. Snow was heavy in the mountains so they crashed on snow padded ground. But it was still quite the impact. The reindeers were groaning but otherwise looked fine. On the other hand the sleigh had capsized, trapping it's rider underneath. Two of the four reindeers were furtively trying to turn it over.

At the sight of a large wolf they abandoned their task and stood in a defensive arc around the sleigh.

"What's wrong? Get me out!" A deep male voice called out. He probably felt t