Bilo je hladno jutro prvog dana Nove godine.

It was a cold morning on the first day of the New Year.

Snijeg je lagano prekrivao čarobni krajolik Nacionalnog parka Plitvička jezera.

Snow gently covered the magical landscape of Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera (Plitvice Lakes National Park).

Stabla su bila prekrivena bijelim prahom, a voda ispod leda mirno je tekla.

The trees were covered with white powder, and the water beneath the ice flowed calmly.

Ivana je hodala ispred svoje obitelji.

Ivana walked ahead of her family.

Pogledom je tražila najbolje staze za istraživanje.

She was searching with her eyes for the best trails to explore.

Željela je nezaboravan izlet za Darka i Mirelu.

She wanted an unforgettable trip for Darko and Mirela.

Njene mlade oči pune pitanja i osmijeha, Mirela je hodala uz Ivanu.

With her young eyes full of questions and smiles, Mirela walked alongside Ivana.

Darko je bio korak ispred, zaljubljen u avanturu koju mu je najavljivalo budno iskričavo sunce.

Darko was a step ahead, enchanted by the adventure promised by the vigilant sparkling sun.

"Ivana, možemo ovim putem?

"Ivana, can we go this way?"

", viknuo je Darko, pokazujući na stazu koja je nestajala u gustu šumu.

shouted Darko, pointing to a trail that disappeared into the dense forest.

"Ne, Darko.

"No, Darko.

Sigurnije je ostati na označenoj stazi," odgovorila je Ivana.

It's safer to stay on the marked trail," replied Ivana.

Ali Darko nije slušao.

But Darko wasn't listening.

Njegova znatiželja bila je jača.

His curiosity was stronger.

Mirela je odlučila pratiti brata.

Mirela decided to follow her brother.

Ivana je zbog toga bila zabrinuta, ali duboko je udahnula i nastavila pratiti plan.

Ivana was worried about this, but she took a deep breath and continued to follow the plan.

Nakon nekoliko minuta, Ivana se okrenula i shvatila da su Darko i Mirela nestali.

After a few minutes, Ivana turned around and realized that Darko and Mirela were gone.

Srce joj se stegnulo.

Her heart tightened.

Ostavila je stazu i krenula za njima.

She left the trail and went after them.

Hladan zrak rezuckao je njene obraze dok je tražila svoje sestre i brata.

The cold air stung her cheeks as she searched for her sister and brother.

Strah joj je šaptao u uho, ali nije odustala.

Fear whispered in her ear, but she didn't give up.

Napokon, čula je Darkov glas.

Finally, she heard Darko's voice.

Približavala se obali zaleđenog jezera.

She was approaching the shore of a frozen lake.

Darko i Mirela stajali su blizu pukotine u ledu.

Darko and Mirela stood close to a crack in the ice.

Noge su im opasno klizile.

Their feet dangerously slipped.

"Ivane, gle!

"Ivana, look!

Led!

Ice!"

" Darko je uzbuđeno vikao, ali nije bio svjestan opasnosti.

Darko shouted excitedly, unaware of the danger.

"Darko, Mirela, pazite!

"Darko, Mirela, be careful!

Led je tanak!

The ice is thin!"

" viknula je Ivana panično.

Ivana shouted panicked.

Požurila je prema njima, srce joj je bilo u grlu.

She hurried towards them, her heart in her throat.

Sada nije bilo vremena za oklijevanje.

This was no time for hesitation.

Koncentrirano, napravila je prvi korak na led, koračajući pažljivo prema njima.

Carefully, she took her first step onto the ice, walking cautiously toward them.

Koristi ruke da ostane stabilna.

She used her hands to stay stable.

Povukla je Darka prema sigurnijoj strani.

She pulled Darko towards the safer side.

Zajedno su došli do Mirele i brzo se vratili na tvrdu zemlju.

Together, they reached Mirela and quickly returned to solid ground.

Bili su sigurni.

They were safe.

Ivana ih je čvrsto zagrlila.

Ivana hugged them tightly.

Obje strane su se osjećale bolje, jače zajedno.

Both sides felt better, stronger together.

Nakon što su se smirili, Ivana ih je pogledala u oči.

After they calmed down, Ivana looked them in the eyes.

"Oprostite što sam vas previše čuvala", rekla je s blagim osmjehom.

"Sorry for being too protective," she said with a gentle smile.

"Ali moramo razgovarati i biti tim.

"But we need to talk and be a team."

"Darko je kimnuo, shvaćajući sada zašto je bilo važno ostati blizu.

Darko nodded, now understanding why it was important to stay close.

Mirela je veselo uskliknula: "Mi smo najbolji tim!

Mirela cheerfully exclaimed, "We are the best team!"

"Još jednom, trojac je krenuo prema glavnoj stazi.

Once more, the trio headed towards the main trail.

Plitvice su ponovno bile mirne i lijepe.

The Plitvice were calm and beautiful again.

Ivana je, držeći bratske ruke, znala da će ubuduće biti oprezniji, ali i bliži.

Holding her siblings' hands, Ivana knew they would be more cautious in the future, but also closer.