Snijeg je lagano padao na Plitvičkim jezerima.

The snow was gently falling at Plitvička jezera.

Staza je bila prekrivena mekim bijelim slojem, a drveće se savijalo pod težinom leda.

The trail was covered in a soft white layer, and the trees were bending under the weight of the ice.

Ivana, Luka i Ana zakoračili su na stazu, uzbuđeni zbog avanture.

Ivana, Luka, and Ana stepped onto the path, excited for the adventure.

Ivana je bila vođa njihove male grupe.

Ivana was the leader of their small group.

Njeno srce kucalo je brže, ali nije htjela pokazati strah.

Her heart was beating faster, but she didn't want to show fear.

Morala je dovesti svoje prijatelje do vidikovca.

She had to lead her friends to the lookout.

Ivana, pogledavši putokaz, krenula je sigurnim korakom prema obalom smrznutog jezera.

Ivana, looking at the signpost, confidently stepped towards the shore of the frozen lake.

Vodopadi su šumili kroz zaleđene stijene, stvarajući čarobni prizor.

Waterfalls roared through the frozen rocks, creating a magical scene.

Ali planine su skrivale tajnu: vrijeme se brzo mijenjalo.

But the mountains hid a secret: the weather was changing quickly.

Nebo se zamračilo; zapuhao je vjetar, a snijeg je postao gust.

The sky darkened; the wind began to blow, and the snow became thick.

Luka je podignuo čelo. "Ivana, trebamo li nastaviti?" upitao je.

Luka raised his forehead. "Ivana, should we continue?" he asked.

Ivana je osjetila knedlu u grlu.

Ivana felt a lump in her throat.

Pogledala je putokaz, ali snijeg je već prekrio slova.

She looked at the signpost, but the snow had already covered the letters.

Panično je pokušala osjećati smjer.

Panicking, she tried to feel the direction.

Vrijeme je počelo igrati protiv njih.

Time began to play against them.

Hladnoća je prodirala u kosti.

The cold was piercing to the bones.

„Možda je bolje da stanemo i pronađemo sklonište“, predložila je Ana, umotana u debelu jaknu, trudeći se zagrijati.

"Maybe it's better to stop and find shelter," suggested Ana, wrapped in a thick jacket, trying to keep warm.

Ivana je zastala.

Ivana paused.

Odluka je bila teška.

The decision was tough.

Mogla je nastaviti, vjerujući instinktima, ili pronaći sklonište.

She could continue, trusting her instincts, or find a shelter.

Ali riskirati sigurnost svojih prijatelja?

But risking her friends' safety?

To nije bila opcija.

That wasn't an option.

„U pravu si, Ana“, napokon je Ivana rekla, prihvaćajući da je hrabrost i u priznavanju kada je potrebno stati.

"You're right, Ana," Ivana finally said, accepting that courage was also in acknowledging when it was time to stop.

Odlučili su se povući i pronaći sigurno mjesto ispod guste zimzelene krošnje.

They decided to retreat and find a safe place under the dense evergreen canopy.

Pod granama, vjetar je bio blaži.

Under the branches, the wind was milder.

Udarci snijega s drveća stvarali su mekanu melodiju.

The hits of snow from the trees created a soft melody.

Luka je započeo paljenje malenog logorskog ognja.

Luka started a small campfire.

Ana je dijelila tople čajeve iz termosice.

Ana shared warm teas from her thermos.

Svi su sijeli, u tišini, gledajući kako plamen raspršuje tamu oko njih.

They all sat quietly, watching the flames dispel the darkness around them.

Bilo je pravoslavni Božić, pa su jedni drugima uputili tople želje.

It was Orthodox Christmas, so they exchanged warm wishes.

Ivana je osjetila mir.

Ivana felt at peace.

Sigurnost i prijateljstvo bili su važniji od planova.

Safety and friendship were more important than plans.

Strah od gubljenja postupno je blijedio, zamijenjen ponosom i zahvalnošću.

The fear of getting lost gradually faded, replaced by pride and gratitude.

Kako su zvijezde sada bljeskale na čistom nebu, Ivana je znala da je važan put koji odabiremo, a ne samo destinacija.

As the stars now twinkled in the clear sky, Ivana knew that the journey we choose is what matters, not just the destination.

S osmijehom na licu, u srcu je nosila novo povjerenje.

With a smile on her face, she carried a newfound confidence in her heart.

Sljedeći put, neće se bojati donošenja teških odluka za ljubav i sigurnost svojih prijatelja.

Next time, she wouldn’t fear making difficult decisions for the love and safety of her friends.