wasn't then. I felt sad. I thought that he was just being nice to me. I left the backyard and started to walk away. Just then a voice called out to me.

Voice: Hey! You ok?

I turned around and saw Stark comeing down the alley. He had a large bag in his mouth.

Luna: I fine. I was looking for you?

Stark: I went to find some food. You like meat?

Luna: I love it!

Stark: Come on!

We went back into the backyard and Stark layed out some food. I started to eat it and after the first thing in my mind was: OH MY GOD. I swollowed the meat and looked up to Stark.

Luna: That was probalby that best food I've ever eaten!

Stark: Dont thank me. The butcher in this town is the best in the world. And he saves the best meat for the dogs. Espesily my family.

Luna: Why yours?

Stark takes a deep breath and looks back to me.

Stark: Well... its like this.....

He told me the story of how his father saved Nome, the situation with Aleu, him saving that bush pilot. Many adventures that he shared with his family. I it when he told me about how his grandmother sent them into the future and when those two dog from the other side of the country came to visit. And the day his mom and dad died. He also told me that his sister Sara and his brothers Dingo and Kodi have all found mates. The more he told me about all of his crazy and fun sounding adventures, and the comfert I felt being with him. My heart was telling me this: I love Stark. After about fifteen minutes of telling me all about his life, intrests, and adventures, he sat back down and I was smileing at him.

Luna: So that all really happend?

Stark: Yes. Sometimes I even asked myself why all this was happening to me and my family. And one day I finaly found out why.

Luna: Why.

Stark: We all have our rolls to do in our lives. And I guess all of that is me and my famile's. But I dont mind I like going on adventures and finding new places, new dogs or wolf dogs to meet. Even though they cut into my sleeping time which is a pain in the ass. I'm probalby boring you with all this.

Luna: No!! You are the most exiting wolf dog i've ever met. All these adventures and going places beyond this place, is the kind of life I want. 

Stark: I'm the only one you've ever met. And it's not a walk in the park. Sometimes you have to put your neck on the line.

Luna: I never thought of it like that.

Stark: Well I care about you. Theres something about you that makes feel warm and safe.

Luna: Really cause.....

All of the sudden I lost control of what I was gonna say and said somthing else.

Luna: I love you.

I slapped my paw over my mouth. Stark gasped to what I said and was moving his head around.

Luna: I'm sorry. I...

Stark: Don't be. Even though I only known you for a few hours,.... I love you too.

He has a relaxed tone to his voice.

Luna: Really?

Stark got up and got close to me. He rubbed his face against my cheek and lightly licked my ear. He took a step back and looked at me and I looked at him.

Stark: You said that were a nobody.

Luna: I am.

Stark: No your not.

He leand his face at mine and I did the same. We passionitly kissed. It was the most wonderful moment of my life. Stark was the most pefrect man I ever met in my life. After we kissed he took a few steps back and sat up strait, as I laid on the ground.

Stark: After my brother's Kodi and Dingo and my sister Sara got mates, I was wondering if I would ever find one. Luna...will be my mate?

I felt like the whole ocean was about to crush down on me. But my hold told me that this is what I have been looking for my whole life. Someone who cares about me and a place to live. I smiled at Stark and there was only one thing I could say.

Luna: Yes.

I got up laughing and kissed Stark. After a moment, we stopped. Stark and I sat down.

Stark: So what do like to do?

Luna: Well... I always enjoy singing.

Stark: So do. Mostly when I'm depressed. But I think I can show you how much you mean to me. After this, I'll let you meet my family. Ok?

Luna: Deal!

Stark: Ok. And also I think this song will help you know what you can earn by being in Nome. Here it goes.....

( He sings Your heart will lead you home. Written by Robert and Richard Sherman, preformed by Kenny Loggins. He walks around the backyard while he is singing)

sunny days and starry nights
lazy afternoons
you count the castles in the clouds
and hum little tunes

but somehow right before your eyes
the sun fades away
everything is different
and everything has change

if you feel lost and on your own
and far from home
you never alone, you know

just think of your friends
the ones who care
they all will be waiting there
with love to share
and your heart will lead you home

funny how a photograph can take you back in time
to places and embraces
that you thought you left behind

they're trying to remind you
that you're not the only one
that no one is an island
when all has said and done

there'll come a day when you're losing your way
and you won't know where you belong
they say that home is where your heart is
so follow your heart know that you can't go wrong
 

I was amazed my Stark's singing. He sat back down in front of me.

Stark: Well?

Luna: I loved it! Now I really want to meet your family.

Stark: Then come with me.

I followed Stark around town introducing me to all of his friends and family. I think I mostly liked meeting Kodi and Dusty. They were both very kind and generious to me. Kodi had strong sense of understanding and likes to help out alot. Dusty... the best way to discribe her is... a good friend that has a strong spirit. I now knew that this is where I belonged. This was my place in this world.

The End.