Alva clan yesterday.” What?!” Aleu said shocked. Shadow nodded. “Ya they are so skill full and strong now” he said. “how many did we lose?” “I don’t have an exact count but more than twenty I believe. He said. Aleu became shocked again. “Wha..What about Dash and Timbre?” She said “They are okay.” He said. “I’ll be gone for a while telling the families of the team members that have fallen.” He said Aleu nodded Then he left the cave.

Maro was walking in the forest he saw a figure in the snow.

He went up close to it there was blood around the figure it was covered with snow. He brushed of the snow to see Jenna on the ground. He put his ears on her chest to see if she was alive.

Her heart was pumping but barely. He lifted her on his back and took her to the doc’s.

Balto was walking the forest still he came across a stream. He decided to take a quick drink. By the stream he leaned over to take a sip of the fresh water. While he was drinking he saw Aniu she said “My son you must never give up because who ever tries never lose.” Then howled to him and vanished with the wind. Balto listened to his mother’s words she was right. He drank a little more then made his journey back to Nome.

Back in Nome Maro and the others gathered around Jenna she moaned “She is coming around.” Maro said all eyes went to Jenna.

“Mom, are you okay?” Saba asked, Jenna put her paw on her head then began rubbing it. “What happened?” She said “That’s what we like to know.’’ Dingo said “All I remember is being attacked by Steele.” She said getting up, “What?!” Drake said “Jenna nodded

and said “He’s the one who committed these murders.” Drake was shocked and speechless. “But how did I get back here?” Jenna said “Maro was the one who bought you here.” Kodi said Jenna smiled and thanked him.

Chapter7

“I think Steele is after me.” Jenna said to them “So I should go to Aleu’s right now.” She said “Mom you can’t go alone.” Dingo said “Ya me and Saba will come to Dingo.” Kodi chimed in “I’ll come too.” Maro said, “If you guys are okay with it.” “Yeah you can come too.” Dingo said Maro smiled. That night they set out to go to Aleu’s

Back in the woods Steele was laughing “The only reason I let you go was because I’m waiting for half- breed to come and help you.

Because I’m going get you soon!” He said “Master.” A raspy voice said Steele turned to see Biety “Well, come in Biety do you have any good news in for me?” He said raising an eyebrow. “Yes Master they are going to Aleu’s I think she is their daughter.”

Biety said in a voice of fear. “Excellent!” Steele exclaimed, “Where does this Aleu live?” He said “In the north my league.” Biety said. “Great we will leave now, get ready to leave and kill half breed for life!” he said

Balto was finally in Nome he walked in the streets he was trying to find Jenna but instead he found Drake. “Balto what are you doing back?” He said running up to him “Hey Drake do you know where Jenna is?” Balto asked “Sorry buddy but she left for Aleu’s.” Drake said “What?” “Why?” He said Drake told him to calm down. “Steele attacked her so she went over to Aleu’s.” He said. “What!” Balto said “He is back and Jenna’s gone.” but then he got an idea “I’m going after her.” He said facing Drake. “Then I’m coming with you.” Drake said Balto smiled at him he winked at him so they made their journey to Aleu’s cave possibly hoping Jenna and others were okay……………

Balto and the enemies were making their way to Aleu’s cave. Balto was half way there when he thought to take a quick brake at the stream. They took a stop by the stream. Balto was drinking some water and Drake was too. Balto sensed a bear close by he told Drake to hurry up. Drake nodded at him as they were walking The Bear was behind Balto and in front of Drake. Drake pressed his ears back they began backing away. “Uh…Balto buddy?” He said with a frightened tone. “Yes Drake?” Balto said turning around. As he did he saw the bear. The bear had red eyes it seemed to Balto that it was the same bear all the time. He quickly forgot that thought and backed away. Balto was moving back while the bear was moving forward he growled and struck is paw at Balto. He dogged the first strike but missed the second. Balto hit the tree and slid down unconscious. Drake jumped at the bear the bear was off guard and didn’t see Drake. Drake stuck his claws in to the bear’s shoulder. The bear growled and hit Drake with his gigantic paw. Drake flew across the forest hitting a tree so hard. He fell to the ground unconscious also. The bear saw the two canines fall down. He left them. The Artic wind blew harshly……..

Shadow was leading a hunting party through the forest. He and fifteen other wolves were there. As he walked he noticed a gray blur lying on the ground. He told the others to stay and look out. As Shadow walked close to the figure he noticed that it was part wolf and husky. Dash and Timbre were with him “Be careful Shadow.” Dash said Shadow nodded and got a closer look at it. “Balto?” He said “Guys help me out here its Balto!” Shadow said running toward him. Dash and Timbre heard that they ran to Shadow and another dog lying there. “This is Balto but this an other dog with him.” Shadow said “That’s Drake!” Dash said. “What?” Timbre and Shadow said looking at each other

“He is a friend of the family.” Dash said then lifted him on his back. Timbre carried Balto on his back while Shadow let the hunting party back to the cave.

Jenna and the group were almost there. The winds were strong. They had made it to a cave close by they were lucky to see Melody talking to a wolf. “Mom, is that Melody?” Saba said Jenna nodded. Melody saw the approaching group. “I’ll talk to you later.” She said to the wolf. The wolf nodded and disappeared. “Hey guys your kind of unexpected.” Melody said walking to the group. “Wow I wonder if Aleu will allow this many dogs. She said. “Hey Melody do you know where Aleu is?” Jenna said “Yeah Mom she is in her chamber with dad.” Melody said “Balto?” Jenna said, “He is here?”

“Yeah but he and Drake are unconscious at the moment.” Melody said “What?!” Jenna said, “Come on let’s go.” Jenna said Melody nodded and led them to Aleu’s chamber. Melody and the group entered they saw Shadow, Timbre, Dash and Aleu with Balto and Drake. “Mom?” Aleu said getting to her feet. Jenna went closer to Aleu fallowed by Dingo, Saba, Melody and Kodi. “Kodi Dingo is that you?" Dash said. They nodded and said “It’s good to see you guys again.” Dingo and Kodi said together. Dash smiled. “how is your father?” Jenna asked them “He is still out.” Aleu said

“Look he is coming around.” Dash said. Balto moaned in pain all eyes went on him. Drake was coming around to he moaned also.

Balto opened his eyes “What happened?” He said “I thinking a bear got hold of you.” Shadow said. “I think I remember now I was attacked by a bear.” He said getting up slowly. “Are you okay?” Jenna said “Jenna?” Balto said “Jenna it really is you!” He exclaimed. Jenna smiled. “Drake got up and rubbed his paw on his head. “Drake are you okay?” Balto said. “Yeah I’ll live but I have a bump on my head.” He said, Balto laughed “dad your okay.” The three brothers said together. Yeah I ‘m okay.” He said.

“Grandpa!” three voices said Balto turned to see Sheikh, Lima, and Thunder running toward him . They jumped on him “Grandpa why were sleeping so much?” Thunder asked “That’s because I’m old and I need sleep.” Balto said. The pups ran off. “Now why is Steele after you?” Aleu said “I don’t know Aleu.” Jenna said

“I think he is in Nome still.” Maro said “No Maro he can’t he left I think.” Dingo said. “Let’s talk about this later.” Kodi said

“If I don’t mind but there won’t be a later.” a voice said all turned around to see three black dogs. “Half-breed long time no see.” Steele said laughing “Amusing?” he said “No fine just wait till you see what I’ve go to show you.” “Bring them in.” He said two dogs brought Blaize, Likea, and Sheae came in. Balto and Jenna gasped

“Well lookie here they love their parents so much they took prisoners for you.” Band said laughing Blaize didn’t want to even look up he was ready anytime to attack anything so were Likea and Sheae. “We will do a deal Balto the wolf hound you come with u s or they shall die.” Steele said looking at Balto or Jenna. Balto growled at them. “Cool it Steele.” Blaize said “Well aren’t we speaking up what was the matter back there cat got all of your