murderer!"

 

Balto nodded "We need you to testify for him back in town Chester. Will you do it?"

 

Chester smirked "Too right I will! I've got a few things to say to that Doc about this cock and bull story of his!"

 

Toby whistled quietly in awe "Blimey! He's one hell of a guy, huh?"

 

Jenna smiled "He is, but when you get to know him properly you'll find he's just a big softy"

 

Toby raised an eyebrow questionably "Funny looking wolf though. He looks more like a husky to me"

 

"I'll explain it to you later" Jenna replied.

 

"Uncle Balto!" three little voices called out.

 

Before Balto could react, he was bowled over by three little balls of fluff.

 

Chester had to contain his laughter as Max, Vance and Trixxy began chewing on Balto's ears and tail.

 

"Hey, easy! I'm not a chew toy!" Balto smiled as the pups crawled all over him.

 

"They certainly seem to like you Balto. I can't imagine why" Chester winked at him.

 

Balto smiled, before pinning down Trixxy with his paw, and nuzzling her. She giggled, before running off after her brothers.

 

"They're growing up fast Chester. How are you handling it?" he asked.

 

"It's not too bad now. They keep themselves occupied mostly, but they're still a hassle" Chester mocked an exhausted sigh.

 

Balto laughed "I'll bet they are"

 

Chester became serious "Right then, shall we go?"

 

Balto nodded "Any time your ready"

 

"I just need to tell Stacy. I won't be long" Chester said, before padding away towards the shelves.

 

A few moments later, he returned "Lead the way Balto"

 

Together, the four canines walked out of the chamber.

 

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In the factory, Dingo and Heather lay inside their cell.

 

"I just hope he's okay" Heather whispered, a terrified expression on her face.

 

Dingo just nodded, unsure what to say.

 

It had been a while since Elliot had been taken out of the cell, and Dingo still couldn't get the image of Frost's expression out of his head. Such a rage he had never seen in his life, and hopefully he would never see again.

 

Heather stifled a sob "There has to be someway to reason with him. There must be something he wants"

 

Dingo sighed "Heather, there is no way we can reason with Frost. He's insane, and he wants me dead. That's all there is to it"

 

"But why is he hurting Elliot? He never did anything to hurt anyone in his life!" she broke down in tears.

 

Dingo moved closer and nuzzled against her. Heather looked up slightly alarmed.

 

"What are you...?"

 

Dingo smiled faintly "I can't just let you lay there crying can I?"

 

Heather sniffed "Dingo...I'm so scared. I don't want to die here"

 

Dingo licked the tears from her cheeks "I promise you, I wont let that happen"

 

Heather smiled at him "Thanks Dingo. That means a lot, really"

 

Dingo felt his cheeks flush as she leant over and licked his nose.

 

"What was that for?" he asked.

 

Heather smiled "Nothing. I just felt like doing it"

 

Dingo's cheeks burnt red "Heather...I..."

 

Heather nuzzled him, cutting him off "I really like you Dingo" she said almost in a whisper.

 

Dingo gulped "I...I really like you too Heather. But...I didn't think you felt the same way about me"

 

"Well, now you know" she replied, licking his cheek.

 

Dingo remained still as she lowered her head on top of his paws and closed her eyes.

 

"Heather, I promise you. No matter what, I won't let him hurt you" he whispered.

 

"I know you won't" Heather replied, looking into his eyes.

 

Dingo sighed "I just wish I knew how we could get out of here"

 

Heather lifted her head up "We could try ramming the door. I mean, it must be really old, so it must break after a while"

 

Dingo frowned "I'm not sure I'd be able to hit it for that long, not in my condition"

 

"I'll help you" Heather replied. Dingo smiled.

 

"Okay. We'll break the door, and then we'll get Elliot. I'll hold Frost off for as long as I can, while you too run. Okay?"

 

Heather looked fearfully at him "Dingo, you can't fight him! He'll kill you!"

 

Dingo sighed "Maybe, but at least I'll stop him from getting at you"

 

Heather shook her head "There has to be another way"

 

"There isn't" Dingo replied. "Now, we either do that, or we sit in here and wait for him to pick us off"

 

Heather sighed and lowered her head. Dingo nuzzled her.

 

"I'l be okay, I promise" he said.

 

Heather stifled her tears "Promise?"

 

"Promise"

 

Dingo inhaled deeply, before getting to his feet. His ribs hurt as he did so, but he still walked up to the door with determination in his eyes. He turned back to Heather.

 

"Ready?"

 

Heather nodded "Ready"

 

Without hesitation, Dingo began pounding at the door with his shoulder.

 

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Doc gulped as Kaltag ran into the mill, a fearful look on his face.

 

"They're back Doc, and they've got Chester. And boy he looks mad!" Kaltag gulped.

 

Doc nodded "I expected he would be. Let them in"

 

Kaltag nodded, padding back to the door. A few seconds later, the door flung open, and Chester and Balto padded inside, both of them glaring at Doc.

 

"Doc my friend, you've got some explaining to do!" Chester growled as he padded up to the podium.

 

Doc sighed "For what it's worth, I'm sorry Chester"

 

"You're sorry!?" Chester growled "What about Lance? He's in that vets, battered within an inch of his life, and accussed of murder, and you're sorry!?"

 

"It was the only explanation I had at the time. My duty forced me to act" Doc replied.

 

Chester snorted "Oh yes you did your duty. Sod the rest, as long as you're doing your duty everythings find, hmm? Well its not! And do you know why?"

 

Doc looked down at the floor, unable to keep Chester's stare.

 

"He trusted you Doc, we all did. I cannot believe that you'd even think that he'd do something like this!" Chester's voice came out as sharp as nails.

 

"I don't, now" Doc looked up. Chester raised an eyebrow.

 

"You don't?"

 

Doc shook his head "No"

 

"Why? What's happened?" Balto asked.

 

"We...we found another body in the alley opposite the boiler room. A female. She was viciously attacked by the looks of her body" Doc sighed.

 

"Another body? So, this means that you believe Lance didn't do it?" Balto asked.

 

Doc nodded "Yes. I think...I think we're dealing with another serial killer Balto. A copycat killer"

 

Chester sighed "Frost" he muttered. Balto stared at him.

 

"What? Who's Frost?" he asked.

 

"Carver's brother. I was wondering when he'd eventually show up" Chester replied.

 

Balto scowled "You knew? You knew there was another killer, and you didn't tell me?"

 

Chester sighed "I thought he was dead. After Anchorage, he didn't show up again, so we assumed he'd been killed. But this sounds too similar to him to be a coincidence"

 

"Is this Frost...rabid?" Doc asked nervously.

 

Chester shook his head "No. He's worse. Frost doesn't care who he kills, as long as he enjoys himself in the process" he shivered.

 

"I have to warn Jenna and the kids" Balto said.

 

"I'll coem with you" Chester replied. Both canines ran out of the mill, leaving Doc and Kaltag alone.

 

"This is dreadful. It's the msot awful, the most hideous, the most..." Kaltag said.

 

"I've failed them. They trusted me...and I failed them" Doc cut him off.

 

"It wasn't your fault Doc. You were just doing your duty" Kaltag aid.

 

"Isn't it?" Doc asked. "Then why do I feel so terrible?"

 

Kaltag just stood where he was, unsure what to say. Dc sighed again.

 

"That's what I thought"

 

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Balto and Jenna ran towards the dog barn, where the mail team were standing outside. They looked up in alarm as they saw them approach.

 

"Woah, where's the fire!?" Ralph smirked, which faded as he saw their expressions.

 

"Where's Kodi?" Balto demanded.

 

Louis frowned "He's with Dusty. Haven't you heard the news Balto?"

 

"What news?" Balto asked.

 

Kirby smiled "I think I'll let the man himself tell you"

 

Balto broke into a relieved smile as Kodi padded outside "Hey Dad"

 

Balto moved closer "Kodi, thank God your okay!"

 

Kodi frowned in puzzlement "Well, of course I'm alright Dad. In fact," he broke into a grin. "I couldn't be happier"

 

"Why's that?

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