Frost curled tighter against the wind that beat her pelt. Just a little longer. The voice throbbed in her head. It had been telling her to keep walking forward, closer to the center of the snowstorm. "Why?" She whispered. "Why did you choose me?" She hadn't always been by herself. Before, she lived in a cozy pack in the forest, free from the dangers of the arctic. But just barely a moon ago, her best friend betrayed her and her fire powers. When the secret had leaked through the pack, Frost was banished, never to step foot in the forest again. The snow had been like acid on her skin, sizzling in her fur.

Just one more step. One more and then it won't be as cold. The voice said quietly, urging her on. Above she saw a forest, tall, dark trees looming over her. "What is this place..." She asked, though not expecting an answer. Instead, a large, brown bear towered before her, running straight towards her. She tried to run, to yell for help. But nothing came from her jaws. She stood frozen as the bear lunged at her.