An Autumn Birthday
Frankton ushered Autumn Elf inside with an uncharacteristic sense of urgency, his usual laid-back demeanor replaced by a frantic energy.
“I’m so glad you’re here!” Frankton exclaimed, his eyes shining with excitement.
Autumn Elf’s curiosity was piqued.
“Frankton, what’s wrong?” he asked, noticing his friend’s unusual behavior. “You’re acting like you’re in a hurry, and that’s just not you.”
Frankton gestured for him to follow him into the kitchen, his movements swift and purposeful. Autumn Elf hesitated, his instincts telling him something was off. He had known Frankton his entire life, and this was not the Frankton he knew.
“Hurry!” Frankton urged, his voice rising in pitch.
Autumn Elf stood firm in the hallway, his concern growing. “I’m not going anywhere until you tell me what’s going on,” he said firmly. “You’re scaring me, Frankton.”
Frankton’s expression changed, and he gave Autumn Elf a gentle push.
“I don’t know what you mean,” Frankton said, his eyes sparkling with mischief.
As Autumn Elf entered the kitchen, he was met with a chorus of shouts and laughter.
“Surprise!!!” everyone exclaimed in unison.
Autumn Elf’s confusion deepened.
“What’s going on?” he asked, his eyes scanning the room.
Then he heard a familiar voice, warm and loving. “Happy birthday, Autumn Elf!”
Stella, his sister, emerged from the crowd, a bright smile on her face.
“I wanted you to experience what it is like to have a birthday,” Stella explained.
Autumn Elf was taken aback. As an autumn leaf, he had never celebrated a birthday. But he wasn’t just any leaf – he had arms, legs, eyes, and ears.
“This is so kind,” he said, his voice choked with emotion, as he hugged Stella tightly.
Frankton joined in the hug, his eyes shining with warmth.
“Everybody deserves a birthday,” Frankton said, his voice filled with conviction.
As Autumn Elf looked around at the faces of his loved ones, he felt a sense of belonging and joy he had never known before. He realized that this was what it meant to be part of a family – to be loved and celebrated, no matter what.
From that day on, every first day of Autumn would be Autumn Elf’s birthday, a day to cherish and remember, thanks to the love and thoughtfulness of his dear sister Stella and friend Frankton.
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