Your new home. The words he speaks send a chill down Freya's spine. She really has done it - accomplished what she had set out to do in the first place. She had promised herself, when she left her family, that she would find a new place to call home and have a family of her own and live her life the way she wanted. Now, that is all becoming a reality. She can't believe it.

"After you," she says, watching as Dögun's small frame disappears into the trees. The same path that led them in now leads them out. Freya follows closely behind, not wanting to get lost or separated from him, especially in weather like this. Being stuck in the Meadow during a snowstorm is certainly the last thing she wants or needs. They break away from the treeline and just a few yards ahead she can see the water, dark as the clouds above. The way the waves break upon the shore twists her gut. She is definitely not looking forward to this swim, but it must be done, so she steels herself and braces against the waves, diving in and not allowing herself time to think.

They swim for what seems like forever, even though she knows it has only been a few minutes. Her legs thrash, pulling her further towards this place called home. She catches fleeting glimpses of Dögun ahead of her, and she thrashes harder to catch up to him. She hears his voice above the roar of the waves, though she can't understand what he is saying. Her legs are just starting to ache when she feels the first touches of sand on her hooves. Land!

Freya reaches solid ground just mere seconds after Dögun, and she feels relief wash over her like the waves of the ocean they had just braved. She shakes the water from her body, feeling chilled again, but not nearly as much as before. She offers Dögun a smile, though her eyes are busy scanning this new place she will call home. Mountains rise ominously above them in the distance, stretching upwards and reaching towards the darkened clouds. They are certainly very impressive, and Freya makes note to explore them further when spring comes.

Then she looks to the heavens, and realizes darkness has begun to fall. It will be night soon. She turns her icy eyes back to Dögun. "We should find shelter before night falls and the storm comes. I have a feeling it's going to be a rough couple of days waiting for the wind and snow to pass."

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