"Easy, Olympia and Seattle!" A boy pulls on the ruins to the two tan mustangs hook up to to the sleigh. THier mane blowing through the wind as their went down a hill towards the frozen pond. Their hot breath froze on the air as their gallop faster and faster. The boy's azul eyes widen at how closer the pond was getting. "Whoa!"

There was a sound of clicking when a white quarter horse leaps over a broken log with their rider holding on tight. THeir face cover by a black cape as they draw along the sleigh. A tan hand reaches over and grabs the red bridle of one of the horses. They pull themselves on to the horse as they guide them towards the woods. They pat the neck of the one they were on before jumping down.

"Thanks,um...who are you?" The boy watches the stranger pull down their hood to show short spiky brown hair. Green eyes glances into hazel eyes, as a boy smiles brightly. "Oh, thank you Marco."

"No problem Dylan," Marco pets his horse's muzzle before digging into his pocket for sugar cubes. "Where were you heading?"
"Nowhere, I was hoping to let these two out for a quick stroll which turn into something dangerous." Dylan pets one of the horses with a white star, who was nosing into his pocket for a treat. "Okay, calm down Olympia. Here's your treat."

"Want to head back?" Marco laugh as the other horse headbutts Dylan. "I think Seattle wants one too."

"I thanks so too," Dylan hands over another carrot to Seattle. "Race you home?"

"On your mark get set..Click!" Marco Quickly jumps onto his Horse before tapping his heels slightly in its side and clicking his tongue. THey quickly turn around and canter away from Dylan. "Provo, let's bet them home!"

Dylan quickly jumps into his sleigh before grabbing the reins. He snaps them as he clicks at Seattle and Olympia. He laughs as they came closer to Marco. His black scarf blowing lightly in the stream of breeze. "We're almost there!"

The horses were neck to neck when something big came barrelling out of the woods behind them. The boys glance behind them to notice a girl with long brunette hair riding a grizzly bear. Her caramel eyes blazing with energy as she caught up to them on her stead. She points to the barn as she speeds on ahead.

"Whoa," Marco and Dylan slows the horse before coming to a complete stop in front of the girl.

"WHat's up Kassy?" Dylan steps down before loosen the bridles on his horses. He lets Seattle and Olympia into the barn with Marco and Kassy following with their steeds.

"Yeah, we were in a middle of a race," Marco gives Provo a quick rub down to cool off.

"Pa wants you two in the COmpass room in a few minutes," Kassy gives her grizzly a piece of salmon before letting it go back into the woods. "So, might want to get goin'. LIttles ones need to their chores so they can take of them horses."

"Thanks!" Dylan and Marco ran up the shoveled path to the back door of their house. Stripping off their layers, they walk towards the second floor. They pause to hear metal crashing against metal. Opening the door, they saw the back side a short blonde guy dauling their dad. By the looks of it, the man was losing since Alfred had one of his hands behind his back and eyes close.

"Boys, how was your race?" Alfred disarm the man before turning to his sons. HIs eyes shining happily.

"Good, it was a close tie until KAssy came running up on her grizzly bear." Marck states blankly while staring at the man.

"Kinda reminds me of Uncle Matthew," Dylan taps his chin before really focusing his attention to the guest. "Father!"

DYlan jumps and hugs the man tightly around as he sniffles some tears.

"I thought you won't coming this year? WHat change?" Dylan wipes his running nose on his sleeve.

"Something came up, and I thought I spend it with my children."

"At least he didn't get your eyebrows," Alfred mutters. "Isn't that right Iggy!"

"It's Arthur, you bloody wank...oh nevermind." Arthur sighs as he holds his son close. "I brought you some scones."

"Arthur, are trying to poison my son?" Antonio swoops in to hug Marco tightly. "I barely got here from escaping Rosa and her pequeños monstruos."

"Well, who was the one to sink your Armada?" Arthur hisses harshly.

"DO you two remember whose house you are at?" Alfred spoke coldly as she glances at the two adults. "Now behave, or else I'll have the Dakota Twins lead you out."

"Not twins, anyone, but those two," Arthur and Antonio nod at each before hugging their sons.

"Then behave," Alfred exits the room to let the fathers chat and tell stories before walking to his office.

Entering, he notice there was a small light on his landline, pushing the envelope, he listens to the message.

"Dad...I know you been calling about if I am coming home, but I will not be able to make it. Congress has get me busy with sorting out the bills. Maybe I can come visit after Christmas. Sorry Dad, you know Congress. Maybe see you then. Bye." Beep.

Dylan, Washington

Marco, Utah

Translate: pequeños monstruos, little monsters