Kivine Vahemere rand oli tavapärasest vaiksem, kuigi oli jõuluaeg.

The stony Vahemere beach was quieter than usual, even though it was Christmas time.

Leelo seisis rannas ja vaatas, kuidas lained tormasid vastu kivistunud ning sammallisi varemeid.

Leelo stood on the shore, watching the waves crash against the rocky and moss-covered ruins.

Taevas oli pilvine ja meri heitis oma sümfoonilist muusikat.

The sky was cloudy, and the sea cast its symphonic music.

Maarja ja Toomas jõudsid randa, hilissuvise päikeseloojangupausile iseloomuliku kergusega.

Maarja and Toomas reached the beach with the ease typical of a late summer sunset pause.

Leelo tundis nende saabumist enne, kui neid nägi.

Leelo sensed their arrival before seeing them.

Ta süda kiirenes kergelt.

Her heart quickened slightly.

"Leelo!"

"Leelo!"

hõikas Maarja ja naeratas soojalt.

called Maarja with a warm smile.

Leelo naeratas vastu, kuid tundis, et naeratus ei ulatunud tema südamesse.

Leelo smiled back, but felt that the smile didn't reach her heart.

"Olete valmis seikluseks?"

"Are you ready for an adventure?"

küsis Leelo.

asked Leelo.

Ta püüdis kinni Maarja ja Toomase pilgud.

She caught the gaze of Maarja and Toomas.

Nad vahetasid pilke – nagu oleks olnud nende vahel ainult nendele teadaolev mõistmine.

They exchanged looks – like there was an understanding between them known only to them.

"Ikka," vastas Toomas lõpetuseks.

"Always," answered Toomas in conclusion.

Kolmiku ees seisis pikk rada, mis viis muistsete varemete juurde.

In front of the trio lay a long path leading to the ancient ruins.

Varemed olid kivised ja salapärased, täis ajaloo sosinaid.

The ruins were stony and mysterious, full of the whispers of history.

Leelo lootis, et see seiklus toob neid lähemale, nagu varem.

Leelo hoped this adventure would bring them closer, like before.

Nad olid kunagi läbi nende radade ekselnud, jagades oma unistusi ja saladusi.

They had once wandered through these paths, sharing their dreams and secrets.

Nad liikusid vaikselt edasi.

They moved on quietly.

Rada lookles ülesmäge, kivide vahel ja ajaloo embuses.

The path wound uphill, between stones and in the embrace of history.

Maarja ja Toomas vestlesid hoogsalt, meenutades varasemaid jõule ja rõõmsaid momente.

Maarja and Toomas chatted enthusiastically, recalling previous Christmases and joyful moments.

Leelo kõndis nende kõrval, kuid tundis end kõrvaltvaatajana.

Leelo walked beside them but felt like an observer.

Juhtus aga nii, et tugev vihmasadu tabas neid ootamatult.

It happened that a heavy rain suddenly hit them.

Kraam kogunes ja Leelo juhtis nad kiiresti lähimasse koopasse.

They gathered their things, and Leelo quickly led them to the nearest cave.

Koopas kõlas vihmaga kaasnenud rahustav muusika, peegeldades nagu kaja nende sammude kohta.

Inside the cave, the rain's soothing music echoed, like a reflection of their footsteps.

"Kas me jääme siia vihma varjule?"

"Should we stay here to shelter from the rain?"

Toomas küsis teeseldes muret.

Toomas asked, feigning concern.

Koopa varjus, eemal välismaailmast ja oma muredest, tundus kõik enam kui võimalik.

In the cave's shadow, away from the outside world and their worries, everything seemed more possible.

Leelo istus maha, toetudes karmi kivitükile.

Leelo sat down, leaning against a rough piece of stone.

Üle koopaääre vaatas ta oma sõpru.

Over the cave's edge, she looked at her friends.

"Maarja, Toomas," alustas Leelo vapralt, "ma olen igatsenud, kuidas me kunagi koos naersime.

"Maarja, Toomas," Leelo began bravely, "I miss how we used to laugh together.

Mul on tunne, et olen meie sõprusest eemaldunud."

I feel like I've distanced myself from our friendship."

Maarja pani käe Leelo õlale.

Maarja placed a hand on Leelo's shoulder.

"Me kõik oleme muutunud," ütles ta rahulikult.

"We've all changed," she said calmly.

"Aga see ei tähenda, et me ei saaks uuesti lähedased olla."

"But that doesn't mean we can't be close again."

Toomas noogutas mõistvalt.

Toomas nodded understandingly.

"Hoolime siiani üksteisest.

"We still care about each other.

Elu võtab mõnikord oma käigud, kuid tõelised sõbrad jäävad," lisas ta soojalt.

Life sometimes takes its turns, but true friends remain," he added warmly.

Nad veetsid aega rääkides.

They spent time talking.

Leelo tundis, et koopa seinad kuulasid, võttes vastu nende naeru ja tõeseid sõnu.

Leelo felt that the cave walls were listening, absorbing their laughter and truthful words.

Kui vihm lõpuks vaibus, paistsid esimesed päikesekiired koopa avast.

When the rain finally subsided, the first rays of sunshine shone through the cave's opening.

Nad väljusid, hingates värsket meretuult.

They emerged, breathing the fresh sea air.

Rand tervitas neid helkiva valgusega.

The beach greeted them with glistening light.

Nende jalajäljed segunesid märjal liival, samal ajal kui nad kõndisid koos, süda kergem, olles leidnud uue tee üksteise juurde.

Their footprints mingled on the wet sand as they walked together, their hearts lighter, having found a new way to each other.

Olemise lihtsuse rõõm naasis ja Leelo naeratas pigem südamega kui ainult näoga.

The joy of simplicity returned, and Leelo smiled more with her heart than just her face.

Nad olid sõbrad, ja see oli tähtsam kui kõik muu maailmas.

They were friends, and that was more important than anything else in the world.