Belle's POV 

" Bernard wait for me." I hurried up to catch up to Bernard as I saw him waiting for me in front of a room and was curious about why this particular spot. " Why did we stop?" 

" Because this is your room," Bernard said as he opened the doors to my bedroom and saw the inside, which was red and gold and fit for a princess. 

"*Gasp* This is all for me?" 

"Of course. You're Santa's daughter and you deserve your own room." Bernard said as I look around the room and examining every little detail since I've never been in a room like this before. 

" Oh, Bernard. I don't know what to say, but thank you." 

" You're welcome. Um... Belle, can I ask you a few questions?" 

" Yes of course." 

" Did you say anything while you had the hat on?" Bernard asked me as I completely forgot I was wearing Dad's Santa hat, and quickly took it off. 

" Well if you must know. When I was on the sleigh with Charlie after Dad put on his coat and went down the chimney, I found the hat, I put it on and I said, " I'm Santa's Little Helper." 

" Oh, boy." 

" Am I in trouble?" 

" No you're not in trouble, but your life will be if you don't train." 

" Train me for what?" 

" To um...become an elf." 

" I'm sorry what now?" 

" You're becoming an elf." 

"What... I...how?" 

" It's the same thing when your Dad put on the suit he became Santa, but in your case. If someone wears the hat and says the actual words "I'm Santa's Little Helper" you've accepted the role of helping your father to deliver presents to the children." 

I kept quiet for a moment as I took the news in slowly and couldn't believe this was happening to me right now. " Wow um... I think I need to sit down." I carefully sat on the bed as I saw Bernard coming to my side. 

" Are you alright?" 

" Um... I'm not so sure since I just found out I'm going to become an elf, and this knowledge means I have to live here for the rest of my life, and who knows what else." 

" Well if you want to know once you become an elf, you will look the same as you are now, but with elf ears, your cheeks will be more rosie and be glittered as well." 

" Oh, wow um this is a lot to take in." I tried to breathe slowly since I had no idea this is happening to me. 

" It is, but I'm going to help you through it. I promise I'll help you every step of the way. You know what wait here. I'll be right back." Bernard leaves my room as I hold onto the stuffed bunny I found to keep me calm since I felt so scared. I decided to get into my bed to help me calm my nerves. I do have to say the bed is quite comfy. As I got myself situated I started to think about when my Dad found out he had become Santa. He must have felt this worried as well. 

I heard Bernard coming back and saw him carrying a little green box tied with red ribbon in his hand. "This is for you." 

I put the bunny down next to me take the present into my hand and open it to find a bracelet with a Christmas tree charm on it. " Oh, Bernard it's beautiful." 

" I'm glad you like it. Here let me help you." Bernard sat on my bed as I held out my left arm and let Bernard put the bracelet on my wrist. I felt goosebumps as our hands touched each other and felt my heart flutter at the same time. "Whenever you need help with anything or if you just want to talk to me, just rub the charm and say " I wish to speak to Bernard" and in a few seconds I'll appear to your side." 

" Thank you, Bernard. Not just for the bracelet, but wanting to help me get through to actually becoming an elf since I had no idea this would happen to me."  I said as I gave a big yawn and started to feel tired. 

" It's not a problem at all, just curious where did you find the bunny?" Bernard asked as I felt a little embarrassed for taking the toy. 

Bernard's POV 

" Oh, sorry. I couldn't help but hold her. She reminds me of the same bunny rabbit I used to have when I was little. I used to carry her around everywhere I went, even helped me fall asleep. Then one day I lost her and I was so upset for at least maybe a month, but there was no luck in finding her. I started to feel better later after finding a new stuffed animal, but it wasn't the same though. I'm sure a lucky little girl will enjoy this one for next year." Belle gave the bunny back to me as I felt confused about this. 

" Uh, Belle you don't have to give this back you could..." I look back at Belle to see she has fallen asleep. I couldn't help but admire her as she looked so peaceful as she slept. 

I carefully put the bunny rabbit back to Belle's side and watched her hold the bunny close in her arms, which made me happy to see Belle dreaming peacefully. 

I decided to leave the room quietly and looked back at Belle one more time as I thought about the question she asked me earlier before I closed the door behind me. " I think you are the most beautiful girl I've ever met."