You rush through the forest with both halves of the list hugged tightly to your chest. The winter owl swoops above you, cheering. Snowflakes sparkle like tiny stars lighting your way. When you reach Santa's Village, you burst into the workshop.
Santa looks up, his eyes shining. "You found it!" he cries.
He puts the two halves together, and a warm golden glow spreads across them. The list is whole again. Christmas is saved. Santa pats your shoulder.
"My brave little helper," he says. "You saved Christmas!"
The elves cheer. The reindeer stomp happily. Santa gives you a big holiday cookie shaped like a Christmas tree.
The End.