An Elf Christmas
A story featuring my DreamHigh Studio House Elves
Heading Home
The little Elven army had been gone for a while, and were finally approaching home...
The Holidays were coming up, and they were looking forward to getting home...
Archibald and Winston had joined them for the final leg of their journey home.
But Fodder, their little munitions expert...
was having difficulty with the deep snow....
"We know you are tired..."
"...but we are almost home."
"We can already see our village in the distance, and I know everyone is excited to get home. I'm just holding everyone back, so why don't you all go on ahead without me, and I'll see you later..."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes. I just need a little rest, and then I'll catch up. So, just go on without me..."
"What do you think? Should we?"
Well, Gino didn't need to be convinced. He really wanted to get home to Daisy and the kids....
"Okay. We can see the village in the distance and are almost home, so if you are sure, then we'll go on ahead."
And off they went...
A Homecoming
Finally, arriving back in their village, the elves parted ways, each going to their own homes.
Their family was only too happy to see them...
Trimming the Tree
The men and dragons had arrived back home nicely in time to help with the final tree decorating...
Emily was busy trying to finish the popcorn string...
..before Avery ate all the popcorn...
Gino was up on the ladder dealing with the last lights....
Fodder had finally arrived, and was trying to help as well...
...while Winston and Saphira added ornaments to the very top...
The house was a hive of activity...
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A Tipple
Meanwhile, the older folks were helping themselves to the wine.
A little something to help warm up their old bones....
Popcorn Chain
Gino was up on the ladder, ready to hang Emily's popcorn chain...
Saphira handed it up to him...
...while Avery and Fodder helped themselves to the leftover popcorn...
"It looks good up there."
Fun in the Afternoon
With the tree finished, and the popcorn gone, Fodder went over to join the others in some 'adult' libation.
Saphira was having fun with the twins, offering them 'piggy back' rides....
As Archibald kept the wine flowing...
...but Winston preferred a non-alcoholic beverage...
"Wow! This is good stuff!!"
"It's my turn for a ride now!"
"Okay. Just one more run around the room!"
Meanwhile Gino just sat relaxing off by himself, catching up on his reading, while ignoring all the hustle and bustle around him.
Help in the Kitchen
Putting together Christmas dinner for a crowd is a lot of work, so Winston and Willie were helping Daisy in the kitchen...
Winston loved baking, and was only too happy to help make the desserts....
...while Daisy supervised...
Sorry!
It was still a little while until dinner, and the men relaxed in frony of the fire...
...while Phairby and Fodder joined the twins in a game of Sorry!
"Your turn!"
Christmas Dinner
Finally dinner was ready, and everyone sat down to enjoy a delicious meal....
...and as tasty as that was, everyone's favourite was always the desserts...
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