Krampus

That was in no doubt, the hardest thing I ever had to do. Pulling away from Constance's warm embrace...and her soft thighs, moist lips and- wait wait wait. I'm forgetting the most important part. She said yes, she actually said yes! Here I was ready to watch the seals open myself. Was I dreaming, could this be really be happening? I had never felt myself smile so much, even when I was getting a good punishment in on someone who deserved it. I couldn't contain my happiness and thought of all the things that would need to be done, I didn't even ask when we should have the wedding. What did I know about planning a wedding? I shook my head and snapped my fingers, calling off a Helper I needed one by one.

"Gáttaþefur, Þvörusleikir, Bjúgnakrækir, Kertasníkir, here now," I said. They all appeared before me, ready to serve and do my will. "Constance has agreed to be my wife".

They all jumped up and cheered, surrounding me with applause.

"Alright already, we need to prepare and we're going to need help, but first follow me".

I brought myself back to Nicholas's workshop and appeared right in front of him and Jessica, with the helpers by my side. They seemed like they were in the middle of an argument and we were interrupting, but at the moment I didn't care. I just narrowed my eyes as they turned to me in shock.

"Krampus, listen-"

"Tell your little scouts that they can come whenever they want, they could come tomorrow for all I care. Constance has agreed to be my wife and I would like to get this over with as quick as possible, for the both of us", I said impatiently. Jessica let out a wail of excitement and ran over to me, wrapping her arms tightly around me.

"Oh Krampus I'm so happy for the both of you," she cried out. I managed to get her arm from around me and kept her at arm's length, as she kept jumping in delight. "Oh we have so much to do and when is it, what does she want to wear"!

"That's actually the other reason I came, I was wondering if maybe you could meet with me Constance tomorrow and maybe start getting some idea one how one does these things," I said shamefully. I wonder if all grooms were this clueless when it came to their weddings?

"Of course! It's going to be beautiful, I'll help as much as I can," she said. "I should start looking at where the ceremony could be held". She ran out of my grasp and pressed a kiss to Nicholas's cheek. "Talk to him". With that she skipped out the room, a few little elves running behind her. I leaned over to Þvörusleikir as I watch her skip off.

"Go off with her to make sure she doesn't start picking anything pink," I mumbled. He nodded and my little helpers ran after her, startelling a few of the passing elves. I raised my hand to make my leave, when Nicholas stopped me.

"Krampus please wait," he implored.

"Why, so you can explain how you deep your betrayal actually runs," I snapped. His eyes grew wide and he took a step back. Out of shock or fear of my anger I wasn't sure which.

"Betrayal? I have never betrayed you Krampus, you are like my brother," he said. I scoffed.

"No, I am your shadow, even the humans call me that and yes betrayal,"! I took a step forward, wagging my finger in his direction. "For an unbearable amount of time I have had to deal with the councils ridicule, their taunts and remarks and for all that time, you have sat quietly as they did it to my face. I could've rained all my fury down upon them and only held my hand for you".

I could feel myself boiling over with anger and was slowly looming over him.

"But for you to think that you could have your little huddle, talk about me and the woman I love and think I wouldn't find out was foolish".

"I was not trying to hide it from you, I was going to tell you at the right time".

"When the council got here and they were shoving their monster talk down Constance's throat"?

"That's not what it's like, they just want to meet her"! I snorted air through my nose.

I slammed my hoof down and made the entire room shake and silencing Nicholas. I tried to steady the racing of my heart, to calm myself down. I would not prove that band of club scouts right, including Nicholas.

"I have nothing else to say to you and I suggest you steer clear for the time being," I said and turned my back to him.

"I'm not afraid of you, brother," he said. I halted in my steps and turned to look at him. Brother, I used to hold that title so dear to my black heart. He was the first person I confide in and gave all my trust to, we really were as close as brothers. I may have not have the approval of the others but I didn't need it, not as long as I had his. He had been my only support system and now that Constance is here with me I would learn not to depend on him so much. I let my gaze fall from him and looked ahead of me, ready to return to my bride.

"Well, maybe you should be". I snapped my fingers and transported myself to Constance quarters. Constance was already asleep in bed, her face peaceful. The maids bowed to me and started preparing for me to join her.

"How has she been"?

"She spoke of her head still aching, my lord," a elf taking my coat said quietly. "We have her a tonic for the pain and she fell right to sleep".

"Good, will be coming over to help with wedding preparations".

I saw all the maids eyes lighten up behind the mask and one nodded.

"Understood, we well make sure her ladyship is up and ready".

I walked over to the bed and pulled back the covers and climbed in beside Constance.

"Good, you're no longer needed tonight". They bowed and disappeared out the room, blowing the last candle out by the door. I let my arms wrap around Constance's sleeping form and sigh, content as she cuddled closer to me. I raised a hand to her hair and let my fingers thread through her locks, keeping her head still as I rested my forehead against hers. She let out a soft moan and rested her small hands against my chest. As I watched her, I thought of how I would no longer be truly lonely anymore and thought of our future.

Next Morning

I had gotten up extra early, to get my work done and be ready to meet Jessica. When I had left Constance had wrapped the blanket over her head and I could hear her light snores, the tonic seemed to be working well. I slipped out of the bed and went on with my duties, until it was time for me to meet Jessica. When I walked out of my office she was already there, with a few of my helpers and a tall female yeti. I could already tell both ladies were excited to get started.

"Good morning Krampus, where is Constance? Is she here," Jessica asked, her head darting in every direction.

"She's in her quarters, I thought it would be best to let her get some extra rest," I said. I waved my hand out in the direction of Constance's room, showing Jessica where we were headed.

"Not even married yet and already doing things to keep the wife happy," she boasted. "You're starting off for a great marriage Krampus"!

I chuckled at her words, a little embarrassed. I hoped I would make good husband to Constance, that I could make her happy with me.

"Thank you, I just hope she is feeling up to talking about the wedding," I said with a concerned tone.

"Oh dear, is she-"

Before Jessica could fully ask her question, a blood curdling scream came from the direction of Constance's room. I forgot all about Jessica as I raced to the room.

Constance

This could not be happening. No, let's backtrack on everything that happened before I got to this point. I didn't get my cold shower, but a nice relaxing warm bath from the elves. My head had was hurting so bad that it felt like it was splitting atoms for God sacks. One of the elves gave me some blue liquid in a bottle, that tasted almost like cranberry juice and made my headache go away. I got really tired and dragged myself into bed and past out, even if Krampus had came out I would've had any indication.

I get up this morning before the elves come and no headache! Everything is sunshine and snowflakes and I feel great. I stretch out and get out of the bed, make my way over to the bathroom and as I pass the large mirror in the room I notice something is very very very wrong. I. have. Horns. Yes, horns as in in my fucking skull. Two smooth, black horns that were right on both of the temples of my head, they pulled away from my face and spiralled at the tips. I raised a shaking hand to the one on the left and jump out of shock to find out, they're really fucking real!

I heard a ear splitting scream and when I looked in the mirror, I realize it's me screaming. As soon as I stop I hear feet pattering towards my door, I couldn't let anyone see me! I don't even know what came over me as I suddenly take my vanity table in one hand and somehow, push it against the door. When could I do that, I thought as I brought a trembling hand over my mouth. I've never been that strong!

"My lady, my lady are you alright we heard you scream,"a voice said, the one I suspected was frantically turning the knob and trying to get in. I didn't answer and just slowly backed away from the door. I looked back in the mirror and gasped at the site of those horns and felt my legs were going to crumble under me and tried to sit down. I jumped up in shock and yelped when I felt something soft against my butt. Oh God, what could it be now, I thought to myself. I slowly reached my hand by my bottom and…...sweet Baby Jesus.

I let out a sob as I turned my back towards the mirror, so I could get a better view of my ass and my jaw dropped. A little fluffy, black goat tail had poked its way through my nightgown and gave me a little wave. Now, I definitely know that it was me screaming this time.

Normal POV

Krampus ran faster than her ever had in his life, the sound of Constance screaming again driving him on. When he was finally in front of her door, a group of elf maids and helpers were banging at the door, trying to turn the knob and even throw themselves at it. When his presence became evident, al these elves turned and begged for his help.

"Where is Constance, I heard her scream," he said.

"Oh my lord, we have tried everything and my lady will not come out or answer us," an elf maid cried Krampus's head turned when he heard the sound of running footsteps, seeing Jessica and the group she was with racing towards him. He turned his attention back towards the elf.

"Why has no one transported themselves inside," he growled impatiently.

"We tried my lord but none can get in, when ever we try we are stopped". Stopped? Who could be stopping them from letting them inside, or what? I pushed myself through the elves and helpers and pound my fist against the door.

"Constance, can you hear me," he called out. He pressed his ear to the door and heard the sounds of her cries and whimpering. He raised a hand, ready to transport himself inside but found that when he snapped his fingers he was still their. Everyone, including himself stood in shock and awe, he tried again and still nothing happened. He was becoming panicked and turned to using his strength to try to break the door down.

"Constance, answer me"!

He kicked a leg out, his hoof connected and he heard a loud creak that gave him hope that he would be able to get inside. He stepped back to make another charge but stopped as he watched large iron chains come from out of nowhere and start wrapping themselves around the door. Krampus started frantically, trying to rip at the chains but everything he broke a link, a new one would be made in its place. The others could only watch helplessly as he tried desperately to get through the door.

"Constance, Constance"!

He was ramming himself against the door now, using his shoulder as a wrecking ball. But even found himself exhausted after a few minutes of this and right as he was about to give up, the chains fall the the ground. Krampus didn't waste time using the knob and just used his strength to push the door off the hinges. They all raced into the room, searching for Constance but as Krampus's search became more desperate and started throwing furniture around the room, they realized what they're were searching for was not there. Traces of red smoke surrounded the room, almost cloaking their senses.

"Someone call for Santa quick, sound the alarm, call the Polar Bear Guard," Jessica screamed to any elf that was around, Krampus's or Santa's. Elves and helpers ran all around, losing their heads as Krampus sank to down to his knees and stared at the floor in shock. Constance was gone.

Constance

When I opened my eyes, It was quiet. No one was banging on my door, people weren't yelling outside my door…..I'm not even in my room. The second thing I realize is that it's snowing, I let myself take in my surroundings and realized I'm not even at the castle anymore. I was outside, in a forest of black trees and even though everything is dark, I can see everything perfectly. Where am I and what the Hell was happening to me?