Elsa pushed open her window, letting in the sweet scent of morning dew. She took a deep breath, ready to enjoy the fresh air, when a sudden buzz filled her ears. She blinked and looked around, her eyes widening in surprise. Small flies zipped and spun through the room, dancing in the sunlight.
"Oh no! I don't like bugs," Elsa whispered, hugging her arms to her chest. A brave little fly landed on the edge of her favorite book, just beside the blue velvet bookmark she treasured. Elsa stepped back, watching as more flies circled the lamp and fluttered near her desk.
She tiptoed across the room to her bookshelf, careful not to disturb the swarm. The library below, with its high arched windows and rows of books, always felt safe and calm. But now, it seemed the bugs had found her secret place.
Elsa glanced at the thick old book about magical creatures she had been reading the night before. She remembered a spell for calming tiny animals, hidden in its golden pages. Swallowing her worry, Elsa opened the book with trembling fingers. The soft hum of the flies grew louder, as if they were curious too.
She traced the words with her fingertip and read aloud, "Gentle wind, kindly blow, guide these creatures where peace will grow."
A cool breeze curled through the window, swirling around the room. The flies slowed their wild flight, drawn toward the open window as if the wind itself was inviting them outside. Elsa watched, her heart thumping, as one by one the flies drifted on the breeze, out into the morning light.
Soon, only the gentle buzz of the last fly remained. It hovered above Elsa’s desk, as if wanting to thank her. Elsa smiled, feeling proud and a little amazed at her own bravery. "Goodbye, little friend," she whispered.
As the last fly vanished into the sky, Elsa closed her window carefully. But just as she settled back onto her bed, a shimmering blue feather floated down from the ceiling and landed on her pillow. Elsa picked it up, her eyes sparkling with wonder.
Where had the feather come from? And what magical creature might have left it behind?
With her worries about the bugs gone, Elsa’s curiosity grew. She clutched the feather tightly, ready for her next library adventure.