Olaf, Phillip, and Mandevu's Frozen Adventure

Chapter 4

Everyone streamed over the cobblestones, dressed in their best holiday clothes and looking cheerful and vibrant. Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Phillip, and Mandevu watched for a moment, delighted to see the people admiring the festive decorations. Elsa and Anna had left out no decorating detail. They had made sure the courtyard was as magical as the castle. Pine trees covered in snow dotted the area and, thanks to Elsa's magic, towering ice sculptures sprouted from the fountains that flanked the castle.

The townspeople were amazed by the outside decorations, but Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Phillip, and Mandevu couldn't wait until they saw what was waiting for them inside. The party was bound to be the best surprise Arendelle had ever seen. Knowing the wait was nearly over made them feel they might burst!

Anna knew the townspeople would love it all as much as she and Elsa did. She checked again to make sure everything was perfect. The last trays of food were in place. She examined one of the little centerpieces Elsa had shown her, a miniature tower surrounded by candles and tiny bells. Leaning in, she couldn't help ringing a few just for fun. The tinkling sound sent a rush of joy through her.

Elsa also gave everything one last glance before they went down to greet the guests. She and Anna looked festive in their new holiday gowns, and Anna had braided some red berries and pine into her hair.

"You both look so beautiful!" said Olaf.

Elsa noticed that Olaf wasn't wearing his green bow tie.

"I used it to shine up the Yule Bell," Olaf admitted. "It did a really good job! But it got dirty."

Elsa glanced around the room, looking for something to give him. Her eyes landed on the perfect thing: a little red petal from a flower on one of the hanging wreaths! She plucked it off and placed it on Olaf, beneath his chin, and it looked just like a bow tie. Olaf instantly felt fancier. He thanked Elsa for helping him look his best.

Anna and Elsa smiled at each other. There was only one last thing to do! As they passed the gingerbread castle, which matched their home exactly, Anna sprinkled powdered sugar on top. It looked like the snow that had blanketed Arendelle overnight. Then Elsa pushed open the miniature front gates.

It was time!

Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Phillip, and Mandevu rushed into the courtyard, waving at the townspeople and welcoming them. They all responded happily.

A group of people ringing handbells strode through the center of the courtyard. Behind them, Kristoff walked beside Sven, who proudly pulled a cart that carried the giant, shiny Yule Bell. Kristoff and Sven looked great in the holiday clothes Anna and Elsa had given them.

Olaf gasped when he saw his friends enter the courtyard.

"Hey, it's Kristoff and Sven!" he said breathlessly, his body quivering. "AND THE YULE BELL!" He paused, then chuckled, looking at the sisters, the wizard, and the lion. "Why am I so excited about that?"

"Olaf, remember: the Yule Bell signals the start of the holidays in Arendelle," said Elsa.

"Ooohh," replied Olaf. In his excitement, he had completely forgotten that very important detail. Hearing the little snowman, Phillip and Mandevu couldn't help but chuckle.

Everyone oohed and aahed as the bell was pulled into the center of the courtyard. Wheeling out the old bell was clearly a tradition that the whole kingdom revered and had missed. The townspeople chattered about beautifully shined and buffed the bell looked. Frederik beamed, glad the bell was working again.

Kristoff raced to the top of the tower. The bells that normally hung there had been moved to the storage area, making room for the majestic Yule Bell. Down below, Frederik and a group of other townspeople huddled around, ready to help. When Kristoff was ready, he gave the signal. Then they all worked together to hoist the bell high over the courtyard.