The air was colder than ever, and the wind whipped the snow around them. Every step on the island was a true battle between man and nature.
> Neros: Hold on tight! No one advances until I agree.
Ranor smiled as he tried to walk lightly on the sloping snow.
> Neros: I think every step here is a test... and I love every test!
> Petros: A test? This is just the beginning... Wait, I can hear something.
Everyone stopped suddenly, and the wind died down for a moment, as if the island itself was holding its breath. From the top of the icebergs, the snow began to shake, loud cracking sounds shaking the ground beneath their feet.
> Silver (tense): Watch out! An avalanche is coming!
Neros quickly stepped forward to order the team:
> Neros: Everyone stand! No one moves without coordination!
A huge wave of snow rolled down the hill, hitting the surrounding rocks and ice, burying anything in its path. The team ran cautiously, trying to avoid the avalanche, while Ranor nearly slipped:
> Ranor (screaming): This is faster than I expected!
> Petros (tightening the ropes and protecting Ranor): Don't worry! I'll make it okay!
Lantos paused, watching the avalanche move with keen eyes:
> Lantos: It's not just an avalanche... something is moving behind the snow!
Suddenly, a huge wild creature appeared, adapted to the cold and ice, its eyes glowing yellow and seemingly challenging the team.
> Ranor: It's bigger than anything I've seen!
Silver: Don't run away! Keep up with the movements... everyone knows their role!
Neros: Petros, you're on the right! Ranor, follow Silver's instructions, and we won't deviate from our plan.
The team rushed forward in perfect coordination. Neros leads, Silver swings his sword, ready to attack. Petrus stops any approaching danger from behind. Lantos monitors the creature's movements on the ice, and Ranor tries to maintain his balance amidst the falling snow.
The avalanche suddenly split, leaving a large gap behind, but the team successfully crossed it, with some snow falling around them.
> Neros (gasping): Every step here is a lesson... Nature tests us before anything else.
Ranor (surprised): I didn't think the island would start out so strong!
Silver: This is just the beginning... What's coming is harder.
Petrus: I think I love this place... Everything here makes us stronger.
Lantos: Remember... every step is calculated. Any mistake now could be costly.
The team looked ahead, where icebergs stretched out, and the winds rose again, announcing that the island of ice would give them no chance to rest, and that the challenges ahead would be greater and more dangerous.