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Prologue

Santa sat in a large cushy chintz chair nervously biting his nails, the other members of the council sat next to him around a huge table, Mother Nature being the only exception as it was that she was acting as mid-wife, a cry later and Abby came out.

"It's a girl!" Santa heaved a sigh of relief and went out to the balcony to tell the masses.

"A GIRL!" cheers erupted from below in the workshop, Bernard and Curtis stood just off to the left smiling, today was a big day for the big man.

"What a day huh?" the Big Red Jolly said in a slight shock turning to his head elf he gave a light chuckle.

"Well I always wanted a daughter." Bernard smiled and nodded once.

"Daughters" Mother Nature corrected

"Beg pardon," Santa asked not sure he heard correct. Bernard's smile swiped off, he wasn't happy about the prospect of another human up here but he could deal with one especially if it was Santa's kid but two was asking for to much.

"Well two, two girls aren't bad! At least they can keep each other entertained and not bothering the workers!" Bernard smiled again when this bit of logic computed, productivity would not be lost.

"Three, you have triplets," the smile fell once again.

"Tri-tri-triplet eh… hehehe" he hit the ground with a thump; Mother Nature gave the child she was holding to Bernard so she could help Santa.

Bernard looked down at the tiny girl in his arms she looked up and coughed wide deep blue eyes stared at him and a tiny frail fist reached for a lock of his dark hair and gently held it for a second before letting go and trying to turn to see the world around her. Bernard instantly feeling a small bond with the child helped her to see the workshop then turned her back to face him, something deep inside him clicked causing him to frown a small spark in the babe's eye caught him and he stared recognizing Christmas magic, in its dormant form. Unconsciously he brought the infant closer to him to ward off the chill from outside. To the far right of the scene watching everything Cupid and Father Time stood. Cupid grinned at the sight of Bernard and the baby girl.

"She will grow up to be beautiful, and will save Christmas." Father Time's voice creaked.

"And he will love her even more for that, even just now he felt the bonds between the two of them form." Cupid murmured back, but he will be stubborn about it oh yes, the most delicious tension will result from that Elf-boy.

Cupid chuckled and turned to Father Time.

"So Pop's wanna go join the rest of em?" he said tauntingly. Father Time sighed and stiffly walked over ignoring the hyperactive winged man.

"What are you going to name them?" Mother Nature asked after both the Clause's were up and awake. They had all gathered around Mrs. Clause's bed side and Mrs. Clause took the one from Bernard and looked at the child.

"Thalia, like the tidings she brings." 1 She gave her back to Bernard. Bernard looked down at Thalia and murmured.

"Thalia eh? Pretty name, just hope you grow into it."

Mrs. Clause looked at the next girl.

"I think by the strength in your gaze I'll name you Maud." 2 She smiled and handed her back to Mother Nature, and reached for the one Santa was holding. Her obvious sweet disposition radiated from her, Mrs. Clause smiled sweetly.

"Malaika, for your sweetness." 3 Father Time clapped his ancient hands together.

"It's done they are now entered into the book of ages."

"Hey then! LET'S GET THIS PARTY STARTED!" A person in the crowd crowed, more cheers erupted.

Father Time left the party early back to his Hall of Time. At least those girls will have a chance to grow up a bit before the darkness befalls them, I just wish it wasn't all up to one, triplets should never be split up. He thought as he looked into his giant book and continued to read the passage of time. Starting from where it said: Bernard stared down at the tiny infant girl now called Thalia still feeling a small bond grow between them as the infant once again reached for a lock of his hair.

Next Chapter: the beginning of separation

1 Thalia means Good Cheer and/or Comedy in Greek

2 Maud means Strength in Celtic

3 Malaika means Angel in Swahili