You climb onto Comet's back, and he gently lifts off the snowy ground. Cold wind whooshes past your ears as you fly above the North Pole. Below you, you see bright gumdrop bushes, peppermint bridges, and the giant snow-covered Frozen Lake shining like glass.
Comet lands softly on the snowy shore. The lake is so smooth and shiny that you can see your reflection wiggling every time you move. A few elves are ice skating in circles, leaving swirly lines behind them.
Comet sniffs the air. "I definitely saw a paper float past earlier. I'm practically sure. Mostly sure. Sort of sure."
You circle the lake once… twice… three times. You check a big snowbank shaped like a penguin. Next you look around the bushes near the water's edge. But, you don't see Santa's list.
A cold wind whips across the lake, scattering loose snow into swirling spirals. Dark clouds gather above you, thick and heavy.
Comet's ears flick nervously. "That's not good. Blizzard's coming."
You nod. The search will have to end. You climb onto Comet's back, and he gallops toward North Pole Village as fast as the rising wind will allow.