It was almost time for Navidad in the kingdom of Avalor, and everyone was bustling with preparations.
Elena: (Entering with a plate of Bunuelos) Feliz Navidad, everyone.
Etienne: (Looking up from his list) Elena, noël is not for two days.
Elise: (Teasingly) You can't blame Elena for being excited, Etienne. Navidad is a joyful time.
Elena: (Grinning) Exactly, Elise. Happy almost Navidad, cousin.
Isabel: (Snatching a bunuelo and munching) Mmm, bunuelos!
Luisa: (Chuckling) Isabel, one at a time, dear.
Armando: (Announcing) Princess Elena, the guests have arrived.
(Christina arrives in a wheelchair with her father)
Isabel: (Gasping) Christina!
Christina: (Offering a garland) I made you this Garland.
Isabel: (Excitedly) Thank you! I have something for you too.
(Isabel hands Christina a present)
Isabel: (Encouragingly) Go ahead, open it.
Christina: (Surprised) Oh, Isa, I love it!
Isabel: (Enthusiastically) It goes on your wheelchair, just like this.
Christina: (Gratefully) Oh, Isa, I love it! (Hugging Isabel)
Isabel: (Eagerly) I was thinking we could use it to make the castle piñata together, like a family tradition.
Christina: (Happily) Okay, Isa. I'd love that.
Christina's Father: Princess Elena, it is truly kind of you to extend your hospitality to us.
Elena: Isabel's been bubbling with excitement all week. Can I offer you anything?
Christina's Father: As a matter of fact, I have a gift for you. (He presents Elena with a letter.) Our village would be deeply honored if you and your family would join us for Nochebuena tomorrow.
Elena: Oh.
Isabel: (Eagerly) Can we go, Elena? Pretty please?
Etienne: (Interjecting) It's a gracious invitation, mademoiselle. However, allow me to explain. The night before noël is traditionally spent within the palace, and Lumiereval, my realm, always stands beside Avalor during its festive celebrations.
Elena: (Thoughtfully) But that doesn't mean we can't explore a new approach this year, right?
Francisco: I'm not entirely sure.
Luisa: (Encouragingly) Francisco, why not embrace such a lovely proposition?
Isabel: (Pleadingly) So, are we going?
Etienne: (Pausing, then continuing) Lumiereval holds its own customs, you see. On Nochebuena, luminous candles illuminate the cobblestone streets, leading to a magnificent banquet in the palace gardens.
Elise: (Joining the conversation) Laughter and tales fill the air beneath the starry night sky.
Etienne: (With a playful grin) It's truly magical, if I may say so.
Elena: (Reflectively) Lumiereval's observance sounds enchanting. Yet, the prospect of embracing Nochebuena in Christina's village is equally appealing.
Isabel: (Enthusiastically) What if we blended both traditions?
Christina's Father: (Beaming) An ingenious idea. We'd be honored to incorporate Lumiereval's customs.
Elena: (Radiant) Then it's settled. Tomorrow, we'll weave a tapestry of traditions, forging new bonds between our realms.
YOU ARE READING
Friendship and Destiny: Elena of Avalor and Etienne of Lumièreval.
AdventureWhen Elena's childhood friend, a French prince and his sister, arrive in Avalor, they bring with them a sense of adventure and mystery. As Elena and her friends welcome them, they soon discover that the royal siblings are not just visiting for a fri...
