Christmas Back
The wood inside of the fire place crackled, and the embers sparked. And Santa sat in his large chair admiring the dances of the flames. For he always had enjoyed the show they put on. He leaned forward, only to lurch back in pain. Although he was a big man, carrying around a bag full of wonderful gifts for all the children of the world year after year, had put stress on his back. This year, the pain intensified, and he began to doubt he would be able to deliver all the presents.
Santa, who cared dearly for the children tried everything, every remedy he could think of to try to lessen the pain that grew with each day. He applied heat, he applied cold, he even tried getting a massage! However, when nothing worked, he figured it was time to go to the smartest elf of them all. The doctor.
Upon walking in to the doctor's home Santa was astounded with it's features. The smooth, wood tables, the wonderful brick fireplace, and the level of organization, clearly shown by all the files grouped in shelves and labeled in the colors green and red.
A door opened and out came the doctor, dressed in reindeer pajamas, and holding a book titled: A Christmas Carol.
"Ah! So nice to see you Mr. Claus, what brings you to my quaint little home?"
"Sadly, I'm having back pain that worsens as we speak. If it gets to overwhelming.. Well.. I'm afraid I won't be able to deliver the presents."
"Well, that is not swell, is it! Let me check that back of yours and I'll see what I can do!"
The doctor poked around, and moved his hand over various parts of Santa's back, feeling for tight muscles or any other problem. A few minutes later the doctor revealed to Santa, that to help his back, the doctor would need some Christmas Magic from Santa to create a brace.
Gladly, Santa agreed, and with a flick of his big finger, a jar flew off the wall and immediately began full of a golden liquid, that shone every time the light hit it.
"Alright Mr. Claus, just give me a few days, and I should have this right up" said the doctor elf.
"Thank you, I'll see you in a few days" replied Santa.
For the next few days Santa relaxed in his cozy house, waiting for the doctor to finish the brace. Although the wait wasn't that bad, he had Christmas songs playing, he watched sports, and Mrs. Claus made him cookies and milk.
Meanwhile, the doctor worked diligently, assembling the brace, using the perfect amount of the supplied magic. He crafted it with precision, and his skill was shown in his craftsmanship.
After a few days, Santa came and received his brace to deliver the presents.
On Christmas Eve, the aurora lights shown bright and beautiful in the sky. The shadow of reindeer run across the ground under the moonlight as Santa begins his run.
The sled speeds around and around, visiting each house, kids getting their presents.
Christmas is saved!