him.
   His days, running with the Clan had been good for him. Before she had returned with him to the island, he adapted to life of freedom. The Clan had welcomed him (she expected they would)  and made him feel at home. Vallcon was no longer the overlooked, moody dog Aleu remembered. He had grown attentive, wise and strong.

She nodded to him,
   'Come in, Vallcon.' Vallcon walked into the cave until he was standing next to her bed. 'What is it?'

Vallcon drew himself. up
   ' I want to leave the island. Soon after the ice - bridge forms again.'

Aleu stared at the young wolf in surprise. She got up slowly.
   'Are you sure you want this. I mean, I thought you liked your freedom?'

Vallcon smiled,
   'It's not what you think.' he turned his eyes to the mouth of the cave. Aleu followed his gaze and laughed gaily. Sleath had entered the cave and had stopped beside Vallcon, her fur touching his. Vallcon turned his head and nuzzled the dark wolf. His expression was hopeful as he turned back to face his leader.'We would like to start a pack together somewhere. Two packs are too many to share caribou with.'

Aleu smiled at her two friends,
   'No question you two will make a great team. I am going to really miss you, both Neverless you have my blessing and are free to go whenever you feel is right for you.' The new couple bowed low, greatfully.

' Goodbye, my friends. May the spirits guide you.'

 The End 

Copyrights:

Balto, Alue, Jenna, Dipsy, Mel, Rosie, Saba, Steele and other Balto characters are (c) of Universal

The story, artwork, Chilla, Tamill, Thaze, Sleath, Hanler, Moria, Mr Sulski, Rege, Tep, Ragnel, Mississippi and other characters not of Universal Copyright, are (c) of White Frost