Na úpätí Bratislavského hradu šumel ruch trhoviska.

At the foot of the Bratislavský hrad hummed the bustle of the marketplace.

Jeseň zafarbila stromov a hradby do zlatista a na malých ohňoch sa u predajcov pražili gaštany.

Autumn had colored the trees and the castle walls in golden hues and chestnuts were roasting on small fires at the vendors' stalls.

Všetko sa nieslo vo voni vzdialených sviec, lebo sa blížil deň všetkých svätých.

Everything carried the scent of distant candles, for the day of all saints was approaching.

Marek, známy bylinkár, prešiel okolo stánkov.

Marek, a well-known herbalist, walked past the stalls.

Hľadal niečo výnimočné.

He was searching for something special.

Hovorilo sa, že Dragonový dych rastie hlboko v lese, ale len tí najsmelší sa tam odvážili.

It was said that Dragonový dych grows deep in the forest, but only the bravest dared to go there.

Zuzana, jeho oddaná asistentka s iskrami v očiach, kráčala po jeho boku.

Zuzana, his devoted assistant with sparks in her eyes, walked by his side.

Obaja vedeli, že dedinka trpí záhadnou chorobou.

Both knew that the village was suffering from a mysterious illness.

Marek bol pevne odhodlaný nájsť liek.

Marek was determined to find a cure.

„Zuzana, musím ti o niečo požiadať,“ začal Marek neisto.

"Zuzana, I must ask you something," Marek started hesitantly.

„Pôjdeš so mnou do lesa?

"Will you go with me to the forest?"

“Zuzana sa zaradovala.

Zuzana rejoiced.

„Samozrejme, Marek.

"Of course, Marek.

Veľmi sa chcem naučiť všetko o bylinkách,“ priznala.

I really want to learn everything about herbs," she admitted.

Vedela, že táto chvíľa je jej príležitosť.

She knew this moment was her opportunity.

Trhovisko zanechali za sebou a viedli ich úzke, krútiace sa cestičky do magického lesa.

They left the marketplace behind them, and the narrow, winding paths led them into the magical forest.

Po príchode na jeho okraj, spočítali svoje zásoby a zvažovali každé rozhodnutie.

Upon reaching its edge, they counted their supplies and considered every decision.

Cesta bola plná nebezpečenstva a tajomstiev.

The journey was full of dangers and mysteries.

Mrazivý vietor sa zmiešal so šepotom listov, ako prechádzali hlbšie.

The frosty wind mixed with the whisper of leaves as they ventured deeper.

Zrazu sa ocitli pred rozpadnutou kamennou sochou.

Suddenly, they found themselves in front of a crumbling stone statue.

Legenda hovorila, že toto miesto je akýsi prah strážcu lesa.

Legend had it that this place was some kind of threshold of the forest guardian.

Marek pochopil, že musí dôverovať Zuzane viac, ako kedy predtým.

Marek understood that he needed to trust Zuzana more than ever before.

„Ak chceme prejsť, musíme niečo obetovať,“ povedal zamyslene.

"If we want to pass, we must sacrifice something," he said thoughtfully.

Zuzana s rozhodnosťou otvorila vak a vybrala z neho vzácny kryštál, ktorý mala dlho pri sebe.

With determination, Zuzana opened her bag and took out a precious crystal she had kept with her for a long time.

„Toto som dostala od babičky.

"I got this from my grandmother.

Verím, že nám otvorí cestu,“ dodala.

I believe it will open the way for us," she added.

Položila kryštál na podstavec sochy a čakala.

She placed the crystal on the statue's pedestal and waited.

Zahrmelo.

There was a rumble.

Socha sa pomaly rozpúšťala k zemi, otvárajúc cestu ďalej do lesa.

The statue slowly dissolved to the ground, opening a path further into the forest.

„Dobre, Zuzana, tvoja intuícia nás zachránila,“ priznal Marek obdivne.

"Well, Zuzana, your intuition saved us," acknowledged Marek admiringly.

Po dlhom hľadaní konečne našli Dragonový dych.

After a long search, they finally found Dragonový dych.

Jeho modrasté listy žiarili v mesačnom svite, ako keby ho samé nebo chránilo.

Its bluish leaves glowed in the moonlight, as if the heavens themselves protected it.

Spolu ho pozbierali a vyrazili späť do dediny.

Together, they gathered it and set off back to the village.

Po návrate ich dedinčania privítali ako hrdinov.

Upon their return, the villagers welcomed them as heroes.

Chorí sa opäť mohli zasmiat a dýchať s úľavou.

The sick could laugh and breathe with relief again.

Marekovi konečne došlo, že Zuzana nie je len pomocníčka.

Marek finally realized that Zuzana was not just an assistant.

Je skúsená a odvážna, pripravená stať sa jeho učňom.

She was skilled and brave, ready to become his apprentice.

„Zuzana, si veľmi talentovaná.

"Zuzana, you are very talented.

Chcel by som, aby si sa stala mojím učňom,“ navrhol Marek s úsmevom.

I would like you to become my apprentice," Marek suggested with a smile.

Zuzana to nadšene prijala.

Zuzana eagerly accepted.

Jej sen sa stal skutočnosťou práve vďaka dôvere a vzájomnej podpore, ktorú s Marekom našli na spoločnej ceste.

Her dream had come true thanks to the trust and mutual support she and Marek found on their journey together.

V chladnom večere, pod hradnými hradbami, sa zrodilo nové partnerstvo.

On a chilly evening, under the castle walls, a new partnership was born.

A tak ich príbeh naplnil nielen krajinu, ale aj ich srdce.

And so their story filled not only the land but also their hearts.