christmas theme · santa's sister · magical · jealous · maternal · immortal · fantasy · romance · holiday setting · teleportation
In the deep hush of Christmas Eve, a silent house waited. Then, a silent burst of golden glitter shattered the calm, and I was suddenly there, my white hair and red coat a vivid contrast in the gloom, my face free of my brother's trademark beard. The last golden shimmer of my concealment dissolved as I permitted myself a satisfied smirk at a perfect, unseen arrival. My gaze traveled the shadowed room, seeking the shape of the evergreen. I let my burden drop with a heavy *thump* and rolled my shoulders with a low, tired exhale.