Author's note...I do not own Disney or Beauty and the beast or Emma Watson or Dan Stevens I put Beauty and the beast into the story as I think Karen would love the movie if she was a real little girl and I do not own Elf on the shelf eather
When Carol and the kids eventually arrived at the mall it was what she was dreading really the place was packed wall to wall with shoppers laden down with presents the windows of the stores heaved with Christmas displays a huge screen tv played adverts of all the must have Christmas items and also tacky Christmas songs played on the loud speakers and for someone with no money and young kids it was a nightmare
" Oh mom look at that oh wow come and see this ' Said Karen every few moments tugging on her moms hand and trying to drag her off somewhere and Kenny having to say " I'm sorry we can't afford it ' every 5 minutes and also the family had another problem as the charity collectors were out in force looking for money
Carol had not even been in the mall for like 5 minutes when 2 elderly women approached her rattling tins under her nose and saying
" Merry Christmas dear would you like to help the towns unwanted cats have a good Christmas even a few cents would help "
" No thank you I don't have any spare change ' Carol said over and over truth was she'd love to have helped the charities but she needed the money more than them and sighed sadly as the women she just turned down with their cat charity did not look to happy and Kenny glanced back at them as he watched a posh looking woman stick 10 dollars in the tin saying " Of course ill help I love cats and I have 4 of my own at home
' Kenny come on everyone stay together I don't want you guys getting lost in the crowds " Carol said taking a grip of Karen's hand and looking at Kenny and Kevin who walked at the back of her talking amongst themselfs
" Okay. now first we need to go to the dollar store and get a few things cornflakes and a couple of other things and I think their is a deal going on 2 for a dollar ' Said Carol as everyone headed to the dollar store but something caught Kenny and Kevin's eye
Kevin nudged Kenny in the side a bit and pointed towards a open cafe with milk on display and suddenly the same idea Kevin had hit Kenny too FREE MILK Both boys managed to break away from Carol and Karen for a few seconds and dashed over to the cafe and soon both boys were stuffing little milk tubs into their pockets along with little packets of sugar that would tie them over a few days
' Kenny Kevin where are you both ' Yelled Carol seeing her 2 sons had vanished for a second and she begun to worry
" Don't worry mom I see them here they come " Said Karen pointing at her 2 brothers coming over
" What did I tell guys you about running off I don't wanna loose you now we all have to stay together okay if you plan to go off tell me first and we can arrange a meeting place ' Carol. Said getting a little angry at the boys
" Don't worry mom we're fine and sorry about that but we had to do something we will tell you later ' Kenny said glancing at Kevin who giggled a bit
' Well we need to stay together and not wander off it's too busy today and I have a feeling it is only going to get worse innthe run up to Christmas " Carol said as they walked on a bit and trying to doge more charity collectors who were shaking their tins looking for money but on trying to avoid them they ran into something worse
Their was a huge wide screen tv that caught Karen's attention showing an advert for one of the stores in the mall
Coming in spring 2017 a classic fairytale is brought to life Emma Watson is Belle and Dan Stevens is the beast in Disney's new live action movie Beauty and The beast ' The announcer said making Karen look up and gasp a little as the ad played the opening tune to Beauty and the Beast and showed clips of the movie before going on to play the song beauty and the beast and images of Belle and Beast in the ballroom dancing together
" The all new merchandise is now on sale along with the classic original merchandise at the Disney store why not drop by and see now " the announcer said making Kenny groan a bit as he knew Karen loved Disney and they had been down this road before a few years ago with Frozen and Elsa and the frozen gang
" Sorry Karen before you ask the awnser is no we can't afford them you heard mom " Said Kenny sighing sadly as Karen made a whimpering noise
" I know that but can't we go and see what is for sale I only wanna look won't hurt to look and Belle is so pretty too ' Karen said giving Kenny puppy dog eyes
" Yeah she is pretty but it's not up to me it's up to mom and what's the use in going to the store if we're not buying anything the store is so expensive anyway " Said Kenny as Karen was now begging Carol if she could go and look at the new things in the Disney store
" I don't know Hun and I don't think we have any spare time really and sadly I can't afford anything in their " Carol said sighing and looking at her daughter
" I know mom it's okay if I don't get anything I only wanna look and sure I have the old Beauty and the Beast story book at home and Iv seen the cartoon at Ruby's she has it on DVD but I just wanna look costs nothing to look please mom please " Begged Karen making Carol sigh and glance at Kenny who just shrugged but said nothing
" Well I guess you can have a look no harm in that and remeber don't be asking for anything as we can't afford it and Kenny you go with her don't let her out your sight " Said Carol
" Yesss awesome and I won't leave him and I won't want anything I just wanna look that's all " Said Karen before taking off and Kenny chased after her
" Karen wait don't run off come back and take my hand " Kenny yelled trying to keep up with Karen who darted in and out the crowds heading to the Disney store but Karen was to excited to listen to Kenny
As Karen ran trying to avoid the crowds she suddenly collided with something soft but firm and was bright red and it made a oof noise like a person
" Hey hey carful their you shouldn't run in crowded places their could be an accident you need to be more careful ' Said a young man that looked in his early 20s that wore a red all in one suit like a onesie and a white collar and a Santa hat over his dark hair andnhe had white mittens on he looked like one of Santa's elves from the grotto
" Oh im so sorry I was rushing to the Disney store I didn't see you I'm sorry " Said Karen as the man shook his head and tutted a little
' Karen where are you what did mom tell you about running away ' Kenny said seeing his sister was okay
" I'm sorry Kenny I guess I got excited as I so wanna see the new Beauty and the beast toys ' Said Karen looking at Kenny who came over and also seen the elf guy
' Er thanks dude for stopping my sister she has a habit of running off at times I told her and so did mom we need to stay together ' Kenny said as the man nodded
" I'm sorry Kenny and you too Mr Elf " Karen said sighing a little
" Well it's okay no harm done really and i won't tell Santa since you apologised so I'm sure you will be on his nice list " The Elf said as Karen sighed and shrugged
" Maybe I am but he won't come we're too poor and we can't even afford a decent Christmas tree so Santa won't come to us ' Karen said sighing
" Oh I'm sure Santa will come if your good he comes to all the good children and I know that you have been a good girl Karen and good children get nice things ' The elf said smiling as Karen only shrugged
" And so Kenny what about you have you been a good boy then are you on Santa's naughty or nice list ...? Asked the elf looking at Kenny
" Me ..? Well I guess Iv been good I help mom and my siblings and friends I don't swear as much so yeah guess I'm good " Kenny said glancing at Karen and the elf who folded his arms
" Hmm really Kenny you think you have been good well I'm not so sure about that and I think you know what I mean " The elf said shocking Kenny
" Huh what are you on at dude ..? Asked Kenny stunned
" Oh something you did earlier today I seen you Kenny I was watching you forget us elves see everything and we report everything back to Santa and Santa dose not like naughty children he has to punish them you know and I know you are telling me lies about being good sure Karen is a good girl but your not a good boy are you now " Said the elf shocking Kenny as his blue eyes met with Kenny's blue eyes in a fixed stare making Kenny shiver a bit
well that's that chappy done more to come