Buster and Rabun Save Christmas

By Jerriann Law and JD Couch

It is the Christmas season and nothing is better to a child than reading an adventure about Santa's oldest Reindeer who sets out to rescue Santa from the clutches of an evil Elf who wants to end Christmas forever by making children become so sad, they refuse to care about Santa or believe in him.

Buster is upset when Santa starts acting strange and tells the Reindeer he's holding a new Selection Games to pick who will pull his sleigh on Christmas Eve.

Buster leaves and finds his way to Candy Cane Village where the retired Elves live. There he meets Rabun the Elf and soon they set out to find out just what has happened to Santa; and also, could it be his old enemy the Dark Elf Chider Drownecki Lunes?

If so, it will be very difficult to win in the coming battle, for he is a Drow with the protection of Lolth the Spider goddess; and spiders can go anywhere and remain hidden until they attack.

It is serious business, but the pair are determined to rescue Santa, no matter what. Will they succeed?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Jerriann Law
• Release date: Dec 12, 2012
• ISBN: 9781301977352

Jerriann Law

Jerriann Wayahowl Law co-authors on many projects with her writing partner JD Couch: as writing Duo, Windhawk and Snowhawk, penning chants voicing concerns on the world's ecological situation, social issues, and many themes we as Native Americans can pray to Creator for a better world resolution. Our mission is to take action; it is our desire to enlighten others and spur them into action, too, before it gets to a point of no return. We also use original songs and videos to further express in an audio/visual way these same concerns and themes; one person at a time can help spread the word to others they know: this world is our life support system; without it, we don't exist in an alive fashion. Living is a great thing, isn't it? Being happy, feeling secure, having peace of mind to rest at night, knowing life will continue pleasantly for future generations; that's our hope for tomorrow. It is something we all have to work at, just like with any relationship you care about, but it's the one relationship many people take for granted, expecting others to handle it, while you have the benefits of enjoying it. If you are eighteen or older, accept responsibility as an adult; it is you and your environment...make it the best you can; if we all do this, life will improve in every way for everyone. This world would then be a truly amazing place for us to call home.

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Buster and Rabun Save Christmas

JD Couch & Jerriann Law

2nd Edition, Copyright 2014 by Jerriann Law & J.D. Couch

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Authors Note:

This is a second edition EBook. We’ve added extra material, twenty-five new pages, and fixed a couple of inconsistencies, so it is a much improved story, but we still love it a great deal. We hope that you’ve found Buster and Rabun to be as dear friends to you as they are to us. Look for new adventures with Buster and Rabun coming to you in the near future.

JD Couch (11-29-2012), finished (12-8-12) Jerriann Law

New Second Edition, finished date: (11-23-2014)

Christmas Season has Come Around Again

Christmas Season is upon us,

What a Holly jolly time it’s meant to be

Twenty-six days from now is Christmas Day.

That means it’s time to prepare; let’s make a fuss,

Christmas time is worth it to me

Get in the mood; to find joy, you must find the way

To enjoy all the fun things Christmas has been known to be.

Well, I wouldn’t think there’s anyone who doesn’t know

About Christmas Spirit and Santa Claus;

Maybe somewhere in the world that’s very remote,

But now-a-days, that surely must be a rare thing.

With transportation and internet so easy

To access, anyone can be ready to go

Surf the web or fly to a distant land; just state your cause;

Away you'll go by plane, train or boat;

Leave your worries behind; take care

Of the moment, and enjoy what life has to offer.

Don’t leave your friends or family behind;

It’s all about sharing and caring these days

You should look for chances to help others enjoy

This time of jingle bells and Christmas carols

There are so many ways

To bring a smile and joy to others

And food is the best way

To bring families together; big bowls

Full of everything from mashed potatoes to fish fillets;

Turkey and ham, cranberry sauce and gravy;

Get with your sisters and brothers;

Share in the moment; eat, be merry

And sing to the rooftops;

Santa is on his way.

Here we go through the new fallen snow

To Grandmother’s house we go;

Silver bells and Christmas stockings filled from toe

To lace-trimmed fur, right up to the top;

Stuffed with Goodies, toys, trinkets and so much more;

So much about Christmas is to be shared;

And don’t forget; it’s a time for wonderment and miracles.

Christmas tree, and lights, garland and star

Presents, good cheer, and good tidings to all

Christmas, the celebration of the birth of the baby Jesus;

Born to sacrifice his life for us all;

A greater love has none than God and his son

God’s gift: his son for all, in friendship; a love from above.

Santa Claus, that jolly old soul,

Will come bearing gifts to one and all.

Delivering his gifts to both the young and old;

His nine reindeer team knows

Just how best to navigate through the fresh falling snow;

They’ll go on delivering until Christmas Eve ends,

And it OFFICIALLY becomes Christmas Day

That’s when everyone knows,

The Christmas season has come around again.

Jerriann Law & JD Couch, 11-29-2014

It was Story Time, and Mrs. Claus smiled at all the little Elflings gathered around her comfortable chair in the Meeting Room of the Santaville Main Hall. The Elf children excitedly waited for her to begin her story of the day.

She counted noses and was pleased to find there were twenty-seven children, ranging from two to six years old, gathered around her. She only asked for those who couldn’t read yet to come to her story-time readings. Older children had heard her stories and could quote them by heart.

Mrs. Claus smiled at her well-behaved little Elflings. They didn’t roam about the room or try to play with toys while she told a story. They were captivated by her charm. And as soon as story-time finished, snacks awaited them, and then they’d play to their hearts’ content.

The Elflings enjoyed the times when Mrs. Claus told stories of past Christmases. The tales were about such heroes of the village as: Rudolph, Frosty, The Lost Gingerbread Boy, or maybe about Buster and Rabun.

And that’s what they wanted to hear about today, when she asked, Do you have a favorite story you’d like me to share with you?

Please tell us about Buster and Rabun, they begged.

Mrs. Claus’ cheeks dimpled as she smiled. Oh, yes, that’s my favorite one, too.

Everyone who’d been squirming a little became very still as they stared intently at Mrs. Claus.

And she began to speak, telling them the story of how Buster and Rabun Save Christmas.

*

Once upon a time, in the Land of the Magical North Pole, there lived a Reindeer everyone called Buster. Yes, he was an old and loveable Reindeer, and he was very set in his ways, even a bit grouchy, but Buster loved children of all ages.

For three hundred years, he’d helped Santa pull his sleigh. He assisted the jolly old Elf in delivering toys to the sleeping children all over the world.

On the evening of a snowy December 22nd, Santa rushed into the House of Reindeer. He blew a whistle to get everyone’s attention. He boomed, Come to order, Elves and Reindeer, I have an important announcement. Everyone, please listen to me.

Once, the hullabaloo of the excited Reindeer settled down to attention, Santa said, From this Christmas Eve onward, I’ll use only eight Reindeer, not nine.

An enormous gasp erupted from all the Reindeer. They exchanged astonished looks. What a big surprise; and a huge change, too. Whispers were heard: Can the sleigh run properly using fewer Reindeer?

"I know you’re shocked, but there’s more to this announcement. We’re holding a contest. It will determine for the yoke positioning and the lead, the choosing of eight Reindeer from out of the nine we’ve been using. The ninth Reindeer will be the ‘Reindeer Out’ or the R.O.

This losing Reindeer won’t be on the Harness Team, i.e., the H.T., that’s true. However, the R.O. will have the unique job of supervising the younger Reindeer in their future aspirations as possible H.T. Reindeer. And the unharnessed R.O. shall ride in the sleigh and assist me with delivering packages to houses all over the world.

Mutterings swept over the group, and many of them were excited by this bit of news. There swept around the room whisperings of It sounds like the loser’s the winner to me. It passed from Reindeer to Reindeer, finalized by a retort of, Oh, yeah!

Santa continued, "On the day after tomorrow – yes, that’s right – it’ll be the 24th and that’s Christmas Eve; I want all the Reindeer and Elves in Santaville to gather on the Reindeer Games Field. Mrs. Claus and I will be holding the Selection Games there. We’ll be testing for best in: over-all strength, jumping, running, walking in deep snow, and who pairs best with which matching Reindeer; as well as other games I can’t think of at the moment.

"Out of the nine Reindeer, four pairs will be selected. We’ll have one alternate Reindeer left, and that one becomes the R.O. I hope you all rise to the challenges. Put your best hoof forward. I’ll see you all there for this great and fun celebration.

"There’s also the potluck dance waiting at the end of Games. Reindeer and Elves, we want you to enjoy your selves. Mrs. Claus and I will thank you for meeting toy production in time for Christmas Eve. That has yet to be