Balto: When the Going Gets Tough

 

Written By: Anthony E. Rotramel

 

Started: 03/02/10

 

Finished: 04/03/10     

 

Pages: 59

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balto: When the Going Gets Tough

 

© 2010 Anthony E. Rotramel.

All Rights Reserved.

 

 

 

 

The Characters Shadow, Dash, June, Shasta, Kalia, Jack, Melody, Timbre, Ami, Nick, Dema, Shade, Lytion and the events of this story are (c)

2010 Anthony E. Rotramel. The other characters are (c) 1995, 2000 and 2005 Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prologue:

 

          It was a dark night in the forest nearby the Talbourne’s cave. A shadowy figure walked carefully through the trees, glancing behind it from time to time. The figure was a quadruped, a wolf from the look of it. The clouds that covered the night sky also obscured the moonlight that would normally have let up the snow on the ground like a spotlight, so that the forest was cloaked in darkness, and thus the wolf’s true identity could not be determined.

          The wolf stepped into a clearing beside a set of high rocks and looked around, then said only two words. “…for change.” It said.

           Three more figures materialized out of the darkness surrounding the rocks and walked over to the wolf. “Were you followed?” One of them asked.

          The wolf shook it’s head. “…no, I was very careful.”

          The figure nodded. “As well you should be. I doubt if your clan would be very happy with you if they knew what you are planning.”

          The unidentified wolf nodded. “Yes, this is very true, but I will do what I must for the safety of my family.”

          The figure nodded. “That’s certainly understandable.” It said.

          The harassing attacks you have made on the Talbourne have had their effect.” The unidentified wolf said. “The guard has been strengthened outside the cave.”

          The figure nodded. “As we knew it would be.”

          The unidentified wolf nodded as well. “…and you have maintained your word. Thus far there have been no deaths, only minor injuries.”

          The figure nodded. “As I said before, I do not wish to harm anyone, only to gain the Talbourne’s considerable territory. After the attack on our Clan by Lytion, the Lightning clan has been very slow to recover.”

          The unidentified wolf nodded. “As we all are.”

          The figure nodded again. “However, I doubt if the Alpha of the Talbourne will be willing to just hand such an advantage over to us.”

          The unidentified wolf nodded. “This is true as well. As much as it pains me to say I think he will have to be the only casualty in insuring my famiy’s safety.”

          The figure nodded. “…and you are prepared to give him over to us?”

          The unidentified wolf nodded. “…yes I am, but only if it is necessary, and we don’t know yet if it is.”

          The figure nodded. “I too would like to avoid any bloodshed at all if possible. The Talbourne have been a mighty ally in the past. The last thing I want to do is to hurt them, but I will do what I must to insure the survival of my Clan, as you will do for your family.”

          The unidentified wolf nodded. “…and our deal still stands?”

          The figure nodded back. “Yes, if you turn the Talbourne over to us you will be guaranteed security with our clan and granted a ten mile territory on the corner of what is presently controlled by the Talbourne as your own, to do with what you and your family see fit.”

          The unidentified figure nodded. “I am taking great risk in this…” The wolf said.

          The figure nodded. “We know, and our entire Clan appreciates you being able to see the bigger picture here. You will be compensated fully, possibly even more than your requests, if I can swing it with the council.”

          The unidentified wolf nodded. “…very good. Keep up with your attacks, maintain your word about not causing any deaths through them and you will win my trust and absolute cooperation in what must be done. For now I must go. We will meet here again in a week’s time.At which point I will have a better understanding of your intentions and we can discuss the particulars of my defection to the Lightning Clan.”

          The figure nodded. “We will see you in a week then. Aniu keep you safe.”

          The unidentified wolf nodded. “…and you.” It said.

          With that the wolves turned away from each other and departed the clearing.

 

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter I:

 

          Dash blinked several times as he stepped out of the cave and into the glaring sunlight.

          The wolf standing guard at the Main Entrance to their home looked over, saw Dash and snapped to rigid attention. “Good morning my Alpha.” The young female said. “Reese reports the front entrance all secure. There is nothing unusual to report at this time sir.”

          Dash nodded at Reese and she relaxed, but only slightly. “Reese, Aleu was supposed to be standing this post now.” He said. “Where is she?”

          “I believe she took over the five hundred meter post my Alpha.” Reese said.

          Dash sighed. “You believe Reese?” He asked. “…or you know? There is a profound difference between the two.”

          Reese nodded. “I apologize my Alpha.” She said. “Aleu did take over the five hundred meter post.”

          Dash nodded. “…better.” He said. “Is this your first time on guard duty?”

          Reese’s face took on a sheepish expression and she nodded.

          Dash smiled. “It’s alright. We’ve all been there.” He said. “…you can relax Reese. When did she take over that post?”

          “Aleu relieved me of the five hundred meter post almost an hour ago.” She said.

          A puzzled look crossed Dash’s face. “Why did she relieve you?” He asked..

          “She didn’t say my Alpha.” Reese said. “She only told me she was relieving me of the five hundred meter post and that I was to stand her scheduled post at the Main Entrance.”

          Dash nodded. ”…very well.” He said. “…stay sharp Reese.”

          The young wolf nodded. “I will my Alpha.” She said.

          Dash nodded once more and then started walking further into the forest

 

          Dash didn’t even try to sneak up on Aleu. He wasn’t sure such a thing was even possible. …so he wasn’t surprised when she called his name without so much as turning her head. “Hey Dash.” She said. “…everything okay?”

          Dash chuckled and shook his head. “How do you do that Aleu?” He asked.

          Aleu smiled but remained facing forward. “I don’t know.” She said. “…guess over the years I’ve grown eyes in the back of my

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