don't mind if I stay with you for a few days?” she asked hopefully.

Balto smiled.  “You know your always welcome here, we've missed you”.

Alue laughed softly.  “I've missed you too” she admitted.

“How long are you staying?” Jenna asked.

Alue bit her lip.  “A while.” she replied.

 

Balto was wrong about Doc. He had been doing his own investigating, he smiled to himself, proud of his achievement. “I wouldn't smile old man”.

He gasped and before he could say a word a familiar malamute leaped at him, Doc gasped in horror “Steele?”.

Steele smirked.  “Miss me?” Doc screamed as the malamute started ripping his flesh out.

 

Chapter 3: The Return

 

“Doc?” Balto called entering the boiler room. He looked down and gasped blood was on the floor, Balto gulped and stepped inside. Doc was on the floor, a puddle of blood was forming underneath him, Balto couldn't watch anymore he looked away from the site. Doc was innocent he wouldn't have hurt anybody, he was always loyal and was always trying to help.

“Dad?”.

Balto turned around to see no other than Kodi looking speechless “Kodi... I-”.

“-What happened?” Kodi asked watching Doc's lifeless body in horror.

Balto sighed.  “What does it look like? Where have you been?” he demanded walking up to him.

Kodi didn't want him to know about his sudden relationship with Clarie. “I-I was with Kirby”.

Balto placed a paw on his shoulder.  “Son, you should go and get some rest”.

Kodi continued to stare at Doc's terribly mangled body. “dad what happened?” he repeated shakily.

Balto wanted to keepreally Kodi away from all of this, it would cause less harm “He was murdered. Kodi please leave”.

Kodi nodded quickly walking out. Balto didn't know how he was going to tell the town this, they would need a new judge.....

 

“Where have you been Princess?!” Katherine exclaimed releaved Clarie had finally come home, Clarie barked and licked her cheek. And trotted over to Marvin her father, who was looking worried.

“Where have you been?” he demanded.

“I was with a friend” Clarie replied.

“A friend?” Ryan asked raising a eyebrow.

“Yes! A friend!” Clarie snapped irritated. She was getting annoyed by the fact Ryan kept questioning her about Kodi. Speaking of Kodi, she had done the thing she least expected. “I'm uh going to have a nap”.

Marvin frowned. “You ok?”.

Clarie nodded quickly “Y-yeah I'm f-fine” she said trying to not think about what happened tonight.....

 

The next day was like nothing happened at all. Kodi and Clarie awoke trying to forget what had taken place last night, Balto unfortunately had a tragic announcement to make, fortunately Alue was back. It had been one year since he had last seen her.

“You and Clarie? When did this happen?”.

Kodi sighed, why on earth did he tell Kirby about last night. He would just make things worse. “Last night, I don't think she wants to see me again” he replied. “Wait. How do you know her?” he asked.

Kirby scoffed “Read the paper!” he snapped.

“So.. what do I do? Let her avoid me?” Kodi suggested.

Kirby chuckled. “Give it another chance, I'm sure she'll eventually come running back”.

Kodi really didn't want to lose Clarie's friendship, he really hoped he could give her a explanation. He had a lot on his mind. He also saw Doc's dead body? What was that all about? He decided to pay his father a visit...

 

Kodi was right 100% about Clarie. She didn't want to hear or see him anywhere, she tried her best to avoid to him. She was terribly confused, Ryan decided a walk around town to get her mind off things. “You ok?” he asked.

Clarie nodded. “Yeah. Why wouldn't I be?”.

Ryan chuckled. “Your not a very good liar”.

Clarie nudged him playfully. Spending time with her own dear brother did clear things of her mind of things. “It's Kodi” she said.

Ryan rolled his eyes playfully “What has the 'playboy' done, besides start a bond with you?”.

Clarie sighed.  “Well..I think he was about to confess his feelings for me”.

Ryan gasped.  “You mean he likes you!?”.

Clarie bit her lip and nodded. “I think so. But I don't. He's cute and all but.. I'm not ready to start a relationship”.

Ryan laughed. “Sis, you gotta stop living in the past. It's about time you got another boyfriend, don't ya think?”.

Ryan was bringing up her old boyfriend Damon. He and Clarie were together for 3 years they were about to start a life together, that unfotunatley ended when she found out he was having a affair with another dog, It broke her heart. “Damon broke my heart Ryan”.

“Who says Kodi will do the same?”. Ryan had a point there.

 

Kodi stopped by the boiler room to see a meeting taking place. Balto was in charge “Doc's death has affected all of us greatly” he said. “But I promise you... he did not die in vain”.

The crowd hung their heads low, this wasn't a good time for a explanation, Balto looked terribly busy. Kodi waited until the meeting was over. After a few minutes it finally was. This was Kodi's chance. “Good morning son” Balto said spotting him.

Kodi walked over to him and frowned.  “What was that all about?” he demanded.

Balto sighed. “With Doc dead, the town needs a new judge” he explained. “We've had a few volunteers but most of these dogs don't look like they could take it seriously”.

This was serious, Doc dead? A new judge? It was too much for anyone to handle. “Do you know who might have done this?” Kodi asked.

Balto shook his head. “I thought it was wolves before but...” his voice trailed off.

“But what dad?”.

“I think a dog did this... .”

 

Steele tore into a dog near the outskirts, her name was Ashley she was some dog who fell for his trap. He killed Doc, that was only the beginning. He had something much bigger planned for a certain wolf dog. Balto ruined his life, his reputation and had taken away the love of his life.

He decided to stay away from Nome for now, he would wait for his next move. He smiled to himself thinking of Ashley's screams before he killed her....

…Ashley was popular and innocent. She never would hurt anybody, she was bright, the whole town loved her. She unfortunately fell for Steele's trap “Hi there gorgeous” he said giving her a crooked smile.

Ashley smiled “Hey handsome” she replied.

Steele chuckled slyly.  “You seem like a nice girl”.

Ashley giggled. “Your too kind” she said blushing.

“Wanna go for a walk?” Steele asked giving her a warm friendly smile.

Ashley couldn't refuse. He was good looking “Ok” she replied.

Steele was glad she said yes. She had fallen for his trap....

Steele chuckled to himself as the memory faded. He knew who would be next....

 

“Ryan what up?” Ralph said as Ryan their newest member of their sled team approached them.

Ryan smiled.  “Hey Ralph”.

Dusty noticed Clarie following behind him “Who's this?” she asked with curiosity.

Clarie hadn't been introduced to the team, she had seen them but had never bothered to meet them face-to-face. “I'm Clarie, Ryan's sister” she said.

.Dusty smiled turning to Ryan. “You never mentioned you had a sister?”.

Ryan blushed talking to Dusty made him nervous.  “You never brought it up” he replied.

Kirby was staring at Clarie shocked, she was Ryan's brother? It was impossible. Too good to be true. “Your kidding right?”.

Clarie smiled “No I'm not” she said. “How do you know me might I ask?”.

Kirby scoffed “Your girl Katherine's like on the newspaper non-stop. You and her are always on the front page ever since you moved here!”.

Clarie rolled her eyes ignoring his presence “You guys haven't seen Kodi around, have you?”.

The team shook their heads at the same time. “Why do you ask?” Dusty asked.

Clarie smiled sheephishly.  “We uh... have a lot to talk about”.

 

Alue was staying with Boris and Muk and Luk. Balto had made the old boat house look more comfy than it was before. She smiled looking around. “Dad told me you were back in town”.

Alue smiled turning around to see Kodi standing by the doorway. “Yeah I am. But not for long” she replied.

Kodi chuckled lightly. "Glad your back"

Alue nodded. “It's good to be back. But like I said.. I don't know for how long”.

Kodi sighed. “Heard your the pack leader”.

Alue nodded again. “I am” she said. “That's why I can't stay long”.

Kodi sighed “Your leaving really soon aren't you?”.

Alue smiled she came up to him giving him a warm nuzzle. “It's my duty to the pack. I have to. It's not like I can stay here, I would if I

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