Duke.

''We sure did Jenna!'' Balto exclaimed.

Just then, people ran towards Duke, saying: ''He's alive!'' ''It's Duke!'' ''Balto saved him!''

''My dogs and Balto saved him!'' Mr. Simpson shouted in the crowd.

With the help of the people, Duke was carried to the hospital to recover.

After a week, Duke recovered. Since Balto saved his life in the wilderness, he built a new plane and named it ''Balto flyer'' in Balto's honor. Since Duke knew Balto wanted to fly, he adopted him and let him fly in the plane.

As Balto and Duke were flying in the plane, Jenna, Kodi and other Balto's pups were watching him from below.

''You know that your father is proud at you, Kodi.'' Jenna said.

''I know, mom.'' Kodi said. ''It's good that you told me what's more important.''

Ever since Duke had returned to Nome, mail delivery through the sled was re-established. Kodi, Dusty, Kirby and Ralph were getting ready for the mail delivery that day.

''Are you coming, Kodi?'' Dusty asked, prepared for the delivery.

''Yes.'' Kodi said, without interest. ''Just give me a moment.''

''Everything okay?'' Dusty asked as Kodi and the others headed towards the post office.

''Yeah.'' Kodi replied. ''It's just that I can deliver mail anytime and every day...

...but I consider having more time with my family lately. They wouldn't like to see me as a stranger, but as a part of the family.''

''Kodi, you're right.'' Dusty said. ''I think I should spend more time with my parents as well.''

''Don't worry, Dusty. When we deliver mail, we do our job. But when we're home, we should be with our families.'' Kodi said.

''I agree.'' Dusty said. Then they all prepared for the mail delivery and set off for White Mountain.

Chapter 17: Bros in paws
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Few days later...

Two huskies, one dark red and the other one red-brown. were resting on the porch of the house nearby.

''That's just amazing.'' Red-brown husky said to dark red one. ''Your brother, his friends and your father saved the lost pilot in the wilderness, Dingo.''

''I know.'' Dingo replied to red-brown husky. ''They did a great job together, Dana.''

''Yes.'' Dana replied. ''Mind if I ask you something?''

''Sure, what is it?'' Dingo asked.

''Have you ever been thinking of joining the sled team?'' Dana asked.

Dingo looked excitedly and said: ''Sure! If my brother can do, then I can do!''

''I've got a great news then.'' Dana said. ''Kaltag and his friends are retiring. They've grown too old to deliver mail anymore. He mentioned that he needs young dogs to replace them all.''

''Alright, let's go then!'' Dingo said, as they both headed to the place where Kaltag was.

On their way, Dingo noticed his father nearby. He ran to him.

''Hey, dad!'' Dingo called his father. ''I have good news!''

''Really?'' Balto asked. ''What'd it be, Dingo?''

''Kaltag and his friends are retiring and the young ones are needed.'' Dingo said. ''I think that Dana and I'd be good at it.''

''I'm sure you would.'' Balto said. ''You were fast as a pup in the litter, do you remember that?''

''Of course, dad.'' Dingo said. ''Well, we're going to Kaltag!''

''Good luck, Dingo!'' Balto greeted his son as he and Dana continued.

Soon enough, Dingo and Dana found Kaltag in front of post office. There were already three young huskies. One was copper-colored, another one was yellow and the last one was dark-brown. There was also a young, white Alaskan Malamute.

''Excuse me, sir. Are you Kaltag?'' Dingo asked, getting Kaltag's attention.

''Yes, kid.'' Kaltag replied. ''Are you two here to join the sled team?''

''We are, sir.'' Dana answered.

''Good. Just as I needed, 6 young dogs.'' Kaltag said.

''Now listen up everyone!'' Kaltag said. ''I, Kaltag, have been delivering mail for straight seven years. But I can't do that anymore...

...I'm not as young as I used to be. I've become slower due to my age. Some of my friends like Nikki and Star had already retired...

...but I'm still in the sled team until some of you replaces me as a leader. Then I can finally retire. But now, tell me your names first.''

''My name is Dingo.'' Dingo said.

''I'm Dana.'' Dana said.

''The name's Vincent, sir.'' A copper-colored husky said.

''Name's Fiona, sir.'' A yellow husky said.

''I am Rico, sir.'' A dark-brown husky said.

''My name is Forrest.'' A malamute said.

''Good!'' Kaltag exclaimed. ''Alright, you kids, to the start line!''

Kaltag and the six young dogs headed to the start line on the Main Street. Then Kaltag stepped in front of them as they lined on the start line.

''Now, there are two things you should know about this race.'' Kaltag said. ''The winner itself is not important. I'm here to test your speed...

...if all six of you manage to out-run me in the race, then you're now in a sled team and I'm going to retire...

...but if any of you end the race behind me, then he or she won't become a part of sled team. Are we clear?''

''Yes, sir!'' Everyone exclaimed.

''Good!'' Kaltag said, getting on the line among the young dogs. ''On three! One... two...''

Everyone prepared themselves for the race, trying to run as fast as possible.

''THREE! GO!'' Kaltag yelled, as all of them began sprinting towards the finish line on the other side of the Main Street.

Dingo was sprinting as fast as possible, but he wasn't in the lead. It didn't matter, as there were no winners in this race. Dana was in front of him, taking the lead.

Besides, two other dogs, Vincent and Forrest were running quite fast. The will for the victory was seen is Forrest's green eyes.

Kaltag was keeping up with the another two dogs, Fiona and Rico. Rico noticed Kaltag behind and sped up, while Fiona kept the same pace.

Dingo looked from the behind to see where Kaltag was. He was sharing the last place with Fiona.

But, as long as Dingo was trying to be fast, he was lacking energy and air, he began slowing down. Forrest, Vincent, Rico, Fiona and even Kaltag surpassed him.

When Kaltag surpassed him, he ran as fast as possible to keep up with the others, he noticed that Dana and Forrest had passed the finish line already.

Despite his speed, he wasn't fast enough to surpass Kaltag. Every other dog except him finished the race before Kaltag could pass the line. Dingo came last.

Then, Kaltag looked at the others and said: ''Congratulations, you've made into the sled team. But, sadly, I'm going to have to race for an another season.''

Then he turned to Dingo and said: ''Kid, you didn't make it. You're out.''

Dingo lowered his ears and head in sadness. He couldn't believe that he failed in the race, as he believed that he was fast enough.

''Sir, please!'' Dana begged Kaltag. ''Give him an another chance!''

''I'm sorry, young lady.'' Kaltag said. ''I already told him that he can not make it.''

''Sir!'' Dana didn't want to quit. ''Dingo wanted to be in the sled team! His father would be proud to have an another son delivering a mail!''

''I already told you...'' Kaltag said. Suddenly, he stopped as he looked at Dingo in surprise. ''Wait? Dingo!? Are you a brother of Kodiak?''
''Yes, sir, I am.'' Dingo said.

''Then your father is none other else than Balto!'' Kaltag exclaimed, surprised.

''Yes.'' Dingo said.

''Fantastic!'' Kaltag said. ''Look, kid. Since you're Balto's son, I'd give you a place in a sled-team immediately. But I can't...

...the sled team can not have a slow dog in a team.'' Kaltag stopped for a second and said: ''Alright, kid, I'm giving you a second chance!''

Dingo raised his head in surprise and exclaimed: ''Thank you, sir!''

Kaltag began walking away, but not before he said: ''Just remember! We're going to do this race again in a ten days! I wish you luck, kid!''

As the other dogs went into separate directions, Dana asked Dingo: ''Dingo, you need to train yourself for the decisive race!''

''I know, Dana!'' Dingo said. ''I'm going to ask my dad if he'd run with me.''

Later...

Balto and Dingo were on the beach. Balto had agreed to train his son to run, as he already had trained Kodi when he was a pup.

''Alright, Dingo, get ready!'' Balto said as he prepared for the run.

''I'm ready, dad.'' Dingo said, also preparing for the