Hr: Vrijeme je bilo burno, miris mora i promjena godišnjih doba osjetio se u zraku.
En: The weather was turbulent; the scent of the sea and the change of seasons could be felt in the air.

Hr: Dubrovačka policijska stanica bila je užurbana kao i uvijek.
En: The Dubrovnik police station was as busy as always.

Hr: Ljudi su dolazili i odlazili, a buka razgovora ispunjavala je prostoriju.
En: People came and went, and the noise of conversations filled the room.

Hr: Ivana je stajala ispred glavnog pulta, očajna.
En: Ivana stood in front of the main counter, desperate.

Hr: "Radio je samo mali zadatak", rekla je policajki koja je sjedila za stolom, "ali Luka nije došao kući.
En: "He was just running a small errand," she told the policewoman sitting at the desk, "but Luka hasn't come home."

Hr: "Policajka je podignula pogled, uočila žurbu u Ivaninim očima i odgovorila umorno, "Gospođice, možda je s prijateljima.
En: The policewoman looked up, noticed the urgency in Ivana's eyes, and responded tiredly, "Miss, maybe he's with friends.

Hr: Luka je poznat po učestaloj nevolji.
En: Luka is known for often getting into trouble."

Hr: "Ivana nije mogla povjerovati.
En: Ivana couldn't believe it.

Hr: Kako su mogli biti toliko nemarni?
En: How could they be so careless?

Hr: Luka je njezin mlađi brat.
En: Luka was her younger brother.

Hr: Bila je odgovorna za njega.
En: She was responsible for him.

Hr: On nije samo nestašno dijete, već brat kojeg je voljela i kojemu je trebala pomoć.
En: He wasn't just a mischievous kid but a brother she loved and who needed help.

Hr: Jesenji vjetar je puhao kroz otvorena vrata, ljuljajući šarene lišće unutra.
En: The autumn wind blew through the open door, swaying the colorful leaves inside.

Hr: Ivana je izvorno došla kući za blagdan svetog Mihovila, ali sada su misli o slavlju nestale.
En: Ivana had originally come home for the feast of St. Michael, but thoughts of celebration had now faded.

Hr: Bez obzira na skepticizam policije, Ivana je odlučila postupiti sama.
En: Regardless of the police's skepticism, Ivana decided to act on her own.

Hr: Nije mogla prihvatiti čekanje kao opciju.
En: She couldn't accept waiting as an option.

Hr: Počela je razmatrati mjesta na koja bi Luka mogao otići.
En: She began pondering the places where Luka might have gone.

Hr: Luka je često posjećivao stare ulice grada, tražeći avanturu i skrovite kutke u drevnim zidovima Dubrovnika.
En: Luka often visited the old streets of the city, seeking adventure and hidden corners within the ancient walls of Dubrovnik.

Hr: Svakim korakom istraživala je gradsku mrežu uskih uličica.
En: With each step, she explored the city's network of narrow alleyways.

Hr: Pitajući prijatelje i poznanike, dobivala je malo informacija.
En: Asking friends and acquaintances, she received little information.

Hr: Luka je viđen blizu stare tvrđave, mjesto koje je uvijek volio zbog pogleda na more.
En: Luka had been seen near the old fortress, a place he always loved for its view of the sea.

Hr: Osjećaj nemira ju je vodio kroz mračne hodnike tvrđave.
En: A sense of unrest guided her through the dark corridors of the fortress.

Hr: Tih glasovi su dopirali iz jednog kutka.
En: Soft voices reached her from one corner.

Hr: Uspjela je prepoznati glas i sakrila se.
En: She managed to recognize a voice and hid.

Hr: Luka je bio tamo, okružen lokalnim momcima, i činilo se da je upao u nesporazum.
En: Luka was there, surrounded by local boys, and it seemed he had gotten into a misunderstanding.

Hr: Ivana je skupila hrabrost i izašla iz zaklona.
En: Ivana gathered her courage and stepped out from her hiding spot.

Hr: "Pustite ga odmah," viknula je glasno.
En: "Let him go immediately," she shouted loudly.

Hr: Njezin glas je odzvanjao kamenim zidovima tvrđave.
En: Her voice echoed off the stone walls of the fortress.

Hr: Skupina je u početku bila iznenađena, ali nedovoljno ozbiljna da se povuce.
En: The group was initially surprised but not serious enough to back down.

Hr: Srećom, nije bila sama.
En: Fortunately, she was not alone.

Hr: Policajac kojeg je poznavao njezin otac, došao je za njom.
En: A policeman who knew her father had followed her.

Hr: Shvatio je ozbiljnost situacije kada je vidio Ivanu kako hrabro stoji protiv dečki.
En: He realized the seriousness of the situation when he saw Ivana standing bravely against the boys.

Hr: "Dosta je, dečki, sad pustite ga," rekao je odlučno.
En: "That's enough, guys, let him go now," he said decisively.

Hr: Luka je bio slobodan i vraćen natrag sestri.
En: Luka was freed and returned to his sister.

Hr: Policija je također zadržala grupu i riješila nesporazum s krađom.
En: The police also detained the group and resolved the misunderstanding about the theft.

Hr: Ivana je stisnula brata u zagrljaj, osjećala se zahvalno i olakšano.
En: Ivana hugged her brother, feeling grateful and relieved.

Hr: Tog dana, Ivana je naučila važnu lekciju o hrabrosti i upornosti.
En: That day, Ivana learned an important lesson about courage and persistence.

Hr: Nikad više neće sumnjati u svoju snagu ni u zajedništvo koje ih je spasilo.
En: She would never again doubt her strength or the unity that saved them.

Hr: Luka je bio siguran, a Ivana je stekla novo poštovanje prema vlastitim sposobnostima i ljudima koji će uvijek biti tamo kada se uistinu računa.
En: Luka was safe, and Ivana gained a newfound respect for her abilities and the people who would always be there when it truly mattered.