panic.

''How long are we going to walk?'' Nunivat asked.

''Hang on...'' Forrest said, then he stopped. The others stopped too. ''We're here.''

As they stood near the edge of the thick forest and saw a clearing in front of them. They saw a cave being guarded by two wolves.

''There're much more wolves than you thought.'' Angel said. ''They're inside.''

''So what's the plan?'' Jenna asked.

''Since my enemy is Steele...'' Winter said. ''And Forrest's enemy is Niju, we're going to distract them for you.''

''And I'll lead you to the puppies.'' Angel said. ''What do you say?''

''Sounds good to me.'' Balto said. ''How about you, guys?''

''Yeah!'' Everyone whispered, trying not to be heard by the wolves.

''Near the lair is the river.'' Forrest said. ''After you rescue them, follow the river to the west and you'll be back on your route to Nome.''

''Got it.'' Dingo said.

''Okay, Forrest.'' Winter said. ''Let's do this!''

Forrest nodded. Then he and Winter got out of the forest and got near the cave being guarded by the wolves. The wolves noticed them.

''What do you two want?!'' One wolf rudely asked.

''Just a question.'' Winter said. ''Does the black canine live here? I suppose his name's Steele.''

''Yes, he does!'' The other one, naively said. ''Why're you asking?''

''Tell him that his friend Winter is here.'' Winter said.

''Okay!'' The wolf said. ''And what about you?''

''I was wondering if a dark wolf Niju was nearby...'' Forrest said.

''He's here, of course!'' The other one said. ''Are you his friend?''

''Yes!'' Forrest said. ''Tell him that Forrest's here!''

''Okay!'' The other one said. ''Come on! We have more to join us!''

The wolves headed deep into the lair to inform them that the two canines were waiting for them. Forrest and Winter did their best to not laugh due to their stupidity.

Meanwhile... In the lair.

''I suppose you followed that howl again, Steele.'' Niju said.

''I did.'' Steele said. ''Niju, it might be last time to go there, but when the time comes, everything will be ready...''

''Hey, guys!'' One of the guard dogs called Steele and Niju. ''We found new guys to join us!''

''Really?'' Steele asked. ''Who're they?''

''Steele...'' One guard wolf said. ''Some white guy called Winter calls you.''

''Winter?'' Steele asked. ''He sounds familiar.''

''I don't know if he's a wolf or dog...'' The wolf said. ''But he has sure some nice scars on his eye!''

Just then, Steele's confusion turned into rage. He remembered who Winter was and that the battle between them wasn't over. He ran towards the exit.

''Steele! Wait!'' Niju yelled. Then he saw 10 or more wolves looking at Steele. ''You! All 12 of you! Help Steele! NOW!''

12 wolves followed Steele and soon enough, he saw his enemy standing there.

''Hello, Steele!'' Winter greeted him mockingly. ''Wanna finish the battle once and for all!?''

Steele hissed into rage and then he said: ''Follow me! GET HIM!''

Winter expected that moment as he turned around and began running very fast. Steele and his companions were running fast, but Winter was faster.

Niju exited the lair with more wolves than Steele had in companionship. Then, Forrest jumped in front of him.

''Oooohhh, Niju!'' Forrest called him. ''I'm still here!''

Niju looked and Forrest and hissed in rage too. He turned to three wolves behind and yelled: ''You three! Stay here and guard the prisoners! The others, follow me AND GET THAT RUNT!''

Forrest used the opportunity as he ran in the other direction to distract Niju and the wolves while yelling: ''TOO BAD, NIJU! YOU CAN'T REACH ME! I'M A SLED DOG! AHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!''

Soon enough, two wolves were guarding the lair, while the last one went inside to look after the puppies.

''Two of them.'' Angel said. ''I need someone's help to take down the other one.''

''I'll help you.'' Kenai said. ''Let's go.''

The others were peeking from the snow and they saw Angel and Kenai going all the way around to avoid being seen by the guards.

And then, they jumped at the guard wolves, knocking them unconscious in process. Angel nodded them to come closer. They came out of snow and headed to the lair entrance.

''They're knocked out.'' Angel said. ''We better drag them in bushes.''

Kenai nodded as he dragged unconscious wolf into one bush while Angel dragged the other one into the other bush. They they came back.

''Okay. It's done.'' Angel said. ''Follow me, we're going to the rescue!''

One by one, Balto and his family, including Angel, headed deep into lair to find their puppies. The lair itself wasn't huge, but it wasn't small either.

''Where they could be?'' Thunder asked.

''Depends where you get to see the last wolf.'' Saba said.

''Guys?'' A voice asked. It was the last wolf. ''Are you back?!''

''Ssssshhhh'' Angel whispered. ''I'll be back...''

Everyone nodded and remained silent as the last wolf and panickingly looking around. They, a yelp was heard as Angel attacked him and knocked him out.

''It's done.'' Angel said. ''Come on, y'all!''

Everyone gathered by Angel, who leaned her ear in the distance. Then...

''They're there!'' Angel said, pointing with her muzzle the direction where the puppies were. ''Get them out, I'll wait here!''

''Angel...'' Aleu said, impressed by her skills. ''Thanks for helping us. You sure are a great friend.''

''Anytime, Aleu.'' Angel replied.

Balto and his family walked into the huge room. Then they heard some voices, high voices.

''Sssssssssshhhhhhhhhh.'' Balto hushed them. ''I hear them!''

''Oh no!'' A voice said. ''It's them mean black dog and his dark wolf friend!''

Kodi and Dusty raised their ears. They recognized the voice, as it belonged to Allina!

''Allina?'' Dusty asked. ''Is that you?''

''Mommy!?'' Allina asked. ''Mommy! Hey, guys! Mommy and Daddy are here!''

Kodi and Dusty laughed as they heard their puppies there. Suddenly, they were pounced by them. Soon enough, the remainder of the puppies found their parents and the laugh and joy could be heard.

''Are you okay, kids?'' Balto asked.

''We are! We are, grandpa Balto!'' The grand-puppies answered.

''Alright!'' Jenna said. ''We're getting you out of here! Our friends helped us!''

The grand-puppies followed their parents, uncle, and grandparents back to Angel. Angel was relieved that everyone was fine.

''You know...'' Angel said to Dingo and Dana. ''I kinda envy you for having puppies, I don't know why.''

''Well, why don't you have them?'' Dingo asked.

''It might be possible soon.'' Angel said. ''Forrest and I... some relationship is forming between us.''

''That's nice.'' Dana said. ''We better get out of here.''

Then, all of them exited the lair. The bad ones hadn't returned yet.

''Let's see...'' Balto and Jenna looked at grand-puppies. ''One... Two... Three...

''19... 20... 21...'' They finished. ''Good! They're all here!''

''Okay!'' Angel said. ''Go to the west and follow the river. Then you'll be on route home!''

''Got it!'' Kenai said. ''But wait... Where are you going?''

''I must help Forrest and Winter!'' Angel said. ''If something goes wrong, just howl! We'll be there!''

''Okay!'' Aleu said. ''Bye, Angel!''

Angel headed towards the direction where Forrest lured Niju and the wolves away. Now the 36 dogs were in front of lair.

''Come on! Let's go!'' Balto yelled, heading to the west. ''We must get home quickly!''

Everyone followed Balto. The puppies had a bit hard time for so as they weren't as fast as their elders were. Soon enough, they all reached the clearing, and the wild river was heard nearby. But then...

''NOT SO FAST!'' A voice yelled as they reached the clearing. They all stopped and gasped in shock as they saw someone on the clearing too.

Balto's Inside Story: Chapter 34: Final Showdown
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