Out of the Blue: 2018-2019 December Issue | Page 21

“I have already started delivering some presents today, you see, because of the time zones around the world. If we wake up in a few hours, I think we’ll have time to get the key back and continue the rest of the deliveries.”

After a quick nap, the four elves rushed to Santa’s sleigh and climbed on a seat, ready to visit Rachel’s house. According to what Santa had said on the way to London, Rachel was eight years old. She had beautiful blonde hair, and wanted a wooden doll to put on her shelf for Christmas. In a flash, they arrived in London. It was easy to spot Rachel’s house because her roof had colorful flashing Christmas lights on it.

“I have been eating too much for these Christmas deliveries, I think you’ll be able to fit through the chimney easier than me,” Santa laughed.

So the elves jumped off the sleigh one by one, and went into the dusty chimney. Coughing and sneezing, they managed to get into the house. It was 2 am, so there were about five hours left until Rachel would wake up.

Santa had already put Rachel’s toys under the tree in the living room, and had accidentally dropped