pups?'' Haron asked.

''See that boat on the beach?'' Kenai asked, pointing at the old boat. ''There.''

''What an interesting settlement you have.'' Kalhi commented. ''I see some canines there.''

Aleu, among with Kenai, Kalhi, Haron and the pups, noticed Balto and Jenna walking near the edge of the town.

''That's my papa down there.'' Aleu said. ''The gray one.''

''And where's your mother?'' Kalhi asked. ''Is she a wolf too?''

''No.'' Aleu said. ''The red dog with the orange bandana, that's my mama.''

Kalhi and Haron were surprised to see that Aleu's mother wasn't wolf, but a purebred Siberian husky. Then, a howl was heard in town, and eventually, Balto howled.

''Is there a wolf in the human settlement?'' Haron asked. ''I hear howling.''

''That's not a regular howl.'' Kenai said. ''It's an alert!''

''What for?'' Kalhi asked.

''The hunter is coming in the woods!'' Aleu said. ''Quick, we must hide!''

''What's hunter?'' Kalhi asked, running towards his pack.

''It's a human holding a long metal thing.'' Kenai said. ''Once the human fires that thing at you, you're done for!''

Kalhi and Haron gulped upon hearing what the gun was and yet, they were surprised by Kenai's knowledge of humans. They reached the pack.

''Everyone take cover!'' Kalhi commanded. ''A dangerous human is coming into the forest, carrying a dangerous thing that can kill us!''

The wolves wasted no time but to hide in the bushes and trees. Soon enough, no one was seen and eventually, the hunter came.

''Hm, seems I don't see anything.'' The hunter commented. Then he saw a caribou nearby.

''Is that a caribou?'' The hunter asked, slowly approaching the unaware animal. ''It might be worth bringing it to Nome!''

Haron, who was hidden well in the bush, realized that the human was going to take away his prey. He saw the human pointing the gun at caribou.

''Oh no, you won't!'' Haron growled as he leaped out of the bush.

''Haron!'' Kalhi whispered loudly.

Haron managed to knock the hunter out of way, causing the hunter to fire a stray bullet into air and scaring away the caribou.

However, the hunter gained the upper hand and managed to throw Haron out of his way. Haron fell on his back, and the hunter was reaching for his gun.

''No!'' Kenai whispered, trying to prevent the death of his friend. He leaped out of the bush.

''Papa!'' Naia yelled, trying to follow her father, but was stopped by Aleu.

The hunter had a gun in his hands and pointed it at Haron. He said: ''You shouldn't have messed up my aim!''

But then, Kenai jumped between Haron and the hunter's gun. The hunter was startled by Kenai's jump, almost causing him to fire, but he gained the confidence.

''Another wolf?'' The hunter asked. ''This makes things better.''

Then, Kenai nudged the human, as he was trying to tell him to think about it. The human told him to knock it off at first, but after the second nudge...

''Wait a second...'' The hunter said, slowly lowering his gun. ''...are you the wolf, who helped Balto bringing the dogs back few months ago?''

Kenai nudged the hunter again, trying to confirm his answer. The hunter, surprisingly, took the nudge as ''Yes'', and petted Kenai, who was glad that he realized what was he talking about.

''Is the wolf behind you your family?'' The hunter asked.

Haron widened his eyes in insurance. Was Kenai going to tell him the truth and let him die? But, much to his surprise, Kenai nudged the hunter again, who took it as ''yes''.

''If he's your family...'' The hunter said, pointing the gun at the ground. ''Then it means he's Balto's family too.''

Haron looked in confusion at first, then at some kind of relief. Was he going to be saved now?

''It's alright, boy.'' The hunter petted Kenai. ''I'm not going to shoot you both. Just let me hunt that caribou.''

Haron wasn't happy that the caribou was going to be shot and taken by a human, but he couldn't complain. The hunter headed towards caribou.

''Kenai!'' Kalhi said, surprised to see human showing mercy. ''How did you do that?''

''The humans thought that I was helping Balto to find the missing dogs.'' Kenai remembered. ''So they won't shoot me for heroic acts.''

''You know, Kenai was always different.'' Haron commented. ''But in a good way. He saved us all from the hunter.''

''He sure had.'' Aleu said, nuzzling Kenai.

The friends and the pups stayed for some more with the pack until they returned to the boat because it was already late.

Over the course of the next few days, they'd visit their former pack and show them how good they pups in hunting were. The wolves were obviously surprised.

The wolves were surprised to see their former pure wolf friend to gain trust from humans. Kenai started to feel embarassed to be constantly praised by them.

Then the third day came, and the caribous left the woods to the east. It also meant that the wolf pack was going to go after them.

''So...'' Kalhi said. ''...we know that you won't return in the pack, but have you ever considered visiting us for a few days?''

''That sounds good.'' Aleu said. ''All we need is to let our family know that we're going to visit you.''

''I understand.'' Kalhi said. ''Well, goodbye, you guys!''

''Bye, Kalhi!'' Aleu's family said. ''And say hello to Haron!''

Kalhi joined his pack and led the to the east after caribous. Aleu, Kenai, Tundra, Aki, Denahi and Naia watched them leaving.

''Well, it was good to see them back.'' Aleu said.

''It sure was.'' Kenai said. Then they went back to the hunting.

Chapter 37: Anchorage Dogs
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Soon enough, after the wolf pack had left, Aleu and Kenai told to the others what was happening and so on.

Aleu and Kenai mentioned that they'd go visit their former pack among with their pups. Upon hearing that, Jenna got worried that Aleu was going to leave them again, but Aleu told them that they'd be with them for a few days and back.

As the time passed, their pups were getting better hunters. Soon or later, they'd begin living in the forest nearby as the wolf pack.

And then... somewhere else in Nome...

Saba was heading back to the vet clinic. She went to the visit to her daughter Alaska, who seemed to like living by her own with her new owner.

Then Saba entered the vet clinic and noticed that Josh was laying down in the basket, sighing. That especially gained her attention.

''Josh?'' Saba asked her mate while heading towards him.

''Oh, hey Saba.'' Josh greeted her with a sigh.

''What's the matter, Josh?'' Saba asked. ''You seem to be somewhat sad.''

''No, I'm okay.'' Josh replied, trying to hide his intentions.

''Aw, come on.'' Saba begged him. ''I know that there's something bothering you. Just tell me what it is.''

Josh looked at her impatiently, but knowing that the arguing wouldn't do, he decided to tell her what was happening over his will.

''Well, Saba...'' Josh said. ''You know that you have family here and that we have family here too.''

''Yes.'' Saba asked. ''Why?''

''I mean no offense right now.'' Josh said. ''But I kinda envy you.''

Saba raised her eyebrows in confusion upon hearing the word envy. Why was Josh envying her?

''Aw come on, Josh.'' Saba chuckled. ''Why'd you envy me?!''

''Because you have your family here.'' Josh answered. ''I, on the other hand, don't.''

Saba looked at Josh with a pity as she realized right now what was he trying to say. He was obviously missing his parents and siblings.

''And what's with your family?'' Saba asked. ''I mean, your parents, siblings... where are they?''

''They live in Anchorage.'' Josh said nostalgically. ''I'd like to see them one day, but the transport to there and here is bad.''

''I understand.'' Saba said, nuzzling Josh while laying down. ''Don't worry, I hope you'll see them soon.''

''Yeah, thanks.'' Josh said, nuzzling her.

Three days later...

Josh went out of the vet clinic to get some fresh air and to stretch his paws first. Not knowing why, but he felt that he should visit Dakotah or Alaska or someone else of his extended family.

While walking down the street, he passed near the hotel. And he was just passing down the window that was opened.

''Ladies and gentlemen.'' A man, perhaps an hotel manager greeted the guests. ''Welcome to

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