(Frostclaw's P.O.V.)
I giggled loudly as I played with Mama and Papa, with my snow dog barking as he joined me along. Mama made him a couple days after I said yes to being their daughter.
"Come on, Disa!". I called my snow dog over. He eternally has his snow flurry like Olaf, and he's obviously happy to have a friend in me. Disa is shaped like a wolf-like dog, similiar like the Norwegian Elkhound. We played down in a valley as Mama and Papa followed us, exhausted after the snowball fight we had earlier. I had a bit of child mode mixed in my adult mode, wanting to have fun today.
We were happy today, more than usual, because we could see the North Mountain in the distance. Papa gauged the distance, replying that it would take a day's trip, maybe more. I was laughing in merriment as Disa chased me in a game of tag. I didn't look where I was going, and I tripped over a big rock. I cried out in pain, feeling like my foot's bruised. Mama and Papa came over quickly as Disa hovered over me in concern.
"What happened, darling?". Mama asked worriedly.
I looked up, "I tripped while I wasn't looking ahead for a second. My foot hurts.".
Papa leaned down, kneaded my foot as I mildly winced in pain. "I don't feel any breaks. Looks like you are only bruised. You're my lucky girl.". I smiled as Papa comforted me in his words.
"Thanks, Papa. Can I have a little ride, please?". I asked with my new trademark pleading look. Papa chuckled and nodded as he twisted around, down to my level. Mama helped me up as I grabbed Papa's shoulders, and jumped up lightly. Papa caught me by the legs, and slowly got up, and with a smile toward Mama two-fold, we then proceeded.
We stopped for lunch a hour later, and I was put down, happy to see that my foot is much better already. We had a bag of winter berries, and some caught fish as Papa set up a fire to cook the fish. Disa was nudging me to gesture that he wanted to play again.
"Mama, Papa. Since i got better now, can I go play with Disa, please?". I asked politely.
Mama sighed, "If you stay in the line of sight, and don't dawdle too far, you may play.".
I grinned, "Okay, I swear. Get me when lunch is ready!". Then I skipped along, laughing as Disa barked and howled in joy.
"Disa, what do you say we build a fort?". I asked curiously. Disa nodded with a affirmed bark. I giggled, and we proceeded to start the project. A few minutes only had passed when Disa suddenly growled deeply. I froze, realizing that something had come into our part of land, and Disa had heard/smelled it. I turned around, my heart shaking in fright, my eyes growing wide in horror as I literally was only a few yards away from a giant dark brown bear who's frothing at the teeth, ribs thin, yet able to fight.
I shrilly screamed, unable to move for my arms legs are frozen in fear. Disa barked again and again as he protected me, growling as he ran toward the bear. They crashed into each other, claws and teeth everywhere, growls and roars mixing in the air. I heard Mama and Papa's shouts, calling me. Papa lifted me up, ran to Mama who looked at the bear and Disa.
"Mama, save him, please!". I whimpered loudly.
Mama looked at me as he whiplashed back and forth, and then a look of determination grew on her face. "Call him away.". She spoke.
"Disa, Disa, Come Here!". I called furiously. Disa barked as he jumped off the bear's neck after he bit it. He backwards walked away, growling at the bear. The bear was bleeding. Mama made a giant broom out of her snow, and literally swept the bear off far south of us, his roars faintly disappearing. Mama sighed in exhaustion.
"Uhh, that was the most hardest thing I ever done. I hope never to do that again!". Mama spoke before she looked up to see me and Papa. "Are you okay, Tati?".
I nodded, "Yeah, Mama. Luckily, Disa protected me.".
Papa sighed in relief as he held me tightly, "Thank goodness. If it wasn't for Disa, you would..".
"I know, Papa.". I spoke softly as I hugged him in comfort, telling him that I am fine. Disa came close by, his coal eyes lopsided down, and his tail was out of shape. Mama muttered softly as she fixed him up properly. Papa reluctantly put me down as I gratefully hugged Disa.
"Good boy, Disa. You're a good snow dog, yes, you are". I whispered in thanks.
Papa sniffed the air, "Dang, the fish! We better hurry to lunch before they burn.". I giggled as I walked back with the family to the campfire. I ate a fish, luckily not badly scorched.
We then doused the fire mundane style since Mama's too tired right now to use her snow magic. We either walked or ran the way straight to a narrow section of pines that's barely just below North Mountain. We took camp here tonight, wanting to rest for tomorrow, for it's bound to be hard. I fell asleep after having a snack of winter berries, Disa joining me by my side, a bit more protective since noon. At least, we're close to home. I can't wait to see everybody. I wonder if they accept me? Who knows?
