Take to the Ice

Bright blue eyes stared out over the frozen lake, there was no more mud now. Her paws were covered in the clinging cold. Nau didn’t care though, her coat was warm and her boundless energy kept her going. She took in a deep breath, the exhale causing a cloud of fog to surround her. She watched it disappear before setting her eyes to the lake and finally taking her first steps.

She was timid at first, placing one paw on the surface first, testing how solid it actually was. When she was confident it would hold her she placed another paw beside the first. She hopped a couple of times, leaving room to retreat should she need to. Nausicaa decided she was safe enough and suddenly burst forward, running over the ice. Her speed increased, and as she tried to stop she realized she was continuing. With wide eyes she slid further over the frozen surface.

With her heart racing in her ears she finally came to a stop in the middle of the lake. She grinned widely, looking around to see if anyone else might have seen her newest discovery. She was going to have a good time slipping and sliding out here.