girlfriend.”

Dusty frowned. “I think they're a cute couple.”

Kirby raised a eyebrow. “I always thought you two would end up together? Don't you like him? I mean I know he once had a thing for you?”

Dusty sighed. “It was just a stupid crush.”

Ralph smirked. “There's someone else who likes you?”

Dusty raised a eyebrow. “Who? Who could possibly like me?”

Kirby smiled slyly. “Clarie's annoying brother.”

Dusty's eyes widened. “Ryan? No way!”

“Dusty I've seen the way he gets around you. He obviously has a thing for you. You also think he's cute-”

“-Kirby shut up! Your being ridiculous, he way to young for me! Besides why would he like me? He doesn't know me that well, he talks to you guys most of the time.”

Ralph giggled. “Dusty he gets nervous around you-”

“-Everyone does! Even you guys sometimes!” Dusty protested.

“You like him, you like him!” Kirby and Ralph sang together.

Dusty groaned and walked off. “You guys are a bunch of losers!”

Ryan had heard the whole thing.

Balto lay on the comfy living room floor of his home thinking. Kaltag was upstairs resting in a comfy room Duke had made, Balto sighed as the name 'Steele' came into his mind. 'If Steele really did this to Kaltag? He's probably a monster now' he thought.

“Dad?”

Balto ears perked up and turned to the door way to find no other than Alue standing there. “I came to say goodbye.” she said.

Balto looked at her in disbelief. “Your leaving now?”

Alue bit her lip and nodded. “I'm sorry.”

Balto smiled and walked up to her, he embraced her with a warm nuzzle. “I'm gonna miss you.”

Alue now had tears in her eyes. “Me too dad, I love you.”

“I love you too.” Balto replied with tears now forming In his own eyes.

“Look who finally came to see me.” Dingo was in the boiler room. He grinned slyly as Kodi entered.

“What are you doing back?” Kodi growled.

Dingo chuckled. “I missed my little brother.”

Kodi sighed. “Dingo, seriously what are you doing back?”

Dingo smiled sincerely. “I missed you bro, the pasts the past. I want to make up for all the things I've done.” he grinned. “Heard your the leader of a sled team.”

Kodi chuckled lightly. “Believe it or not, it's true.”

“So.. you gonna tell me more about this Clarie? Does dad know your dating?” Dingo asked changing the subject.

Kodi shook his head. “I haven't told him yet. It would be best if I didn't. How long are you staying?”

Dingo grinned slyly. “A while. Oh and Kodi, I have a lot of questions. You mister have a lot of explaining to do.” he said walking off leaving Kodi in the boiler room stunned.

“Dad what was that all about!”

Marvin frowned. “What was what?”

“You know what I'm talking about! You completely humiliated him!” Claire snapped.

Marvin smiled. “Princess your grounded for a week do you wanna make it longer?”

Claire groaned in frustration and made her way to the living room. She suddenly froze in horror.

“Hello Claire, long time no see.”

To Be Continued.......