dog.” said Jack on the verge of tears.

 

“What’s going on? Why are you crying?” whined Keane knowing that his master couldn’t understand him.

 

“Those brown eyes’ I’ll miss them, watching over me.” Jack said crying.

 

Keane licked his master’s salty tears away.

 

“Don’t cry, please don’t cry.” Keane said looking at his master.

 

Jack embraced his beloved friend. Jack pulled away from the embrace. Jack smiled at Keane who was again licking his tears.

 

“O.K.” Jack said

 

Mark toke Keane from the back of his harness and began to lead him down the dirt road. Keane realized what was happening. 

“NO, NO!” screamed Keane.

 

“Let go of me! He needs me; you don’t understand he needs me! Why are you doing this?” screamed Keane as he pulled against Mark. Mark held on.

 

“Come on now be a good boy. It’ll be alright.” Said Mark as he struggled with Keane.

 

“Please stop! I need him! I NEED HIM!” whined Keane.

 

The two struggled as they rounded the bend and out of Jacks view.

 

“Be a good boy, I love you and will always be watching over you.” Said Jack Johnson as he closed his eyes.

 

That was the last time Keane saw his beloved master.

 

 

Chapter 2- I’m home

 

“Stop, let me go!” Keane howled.

 

“Come on boy, it’ll be alright. Your going to go to a good home, I promise. Said Mark trying to reassure Keane.

 

“Look, it’s Mark, everybody and he has a dog with him.” said Savik.

 

Savik was a wolf gray coloring on his fur, with piercing blue eyes; Savik was one of the lead dogs on the small team. The other lead dog was also a Siberian husky; she was gray in color with a white underbelly and chest. Sasha has almond color eyes, and a small frame. The two wheel dogs were Malamutes. One of the malamutes name was Zekee he was black with a white underbelly, and dark brown eyes. The other malamute that was still learning the ropes was Topaz; he was a dark brown in color with dark brown eyes. The small teams of four dogs were hooked to the sled.

 

“Be a good boy, Keane” Mark said out of breath as he still struggled with Keane.

 

“Let me go, we need each other!” growled Keane.

 

Mark struggled to open his pack that was on the sled. He needed the rope that was in there to tie Keane up with. After 10 minutes and Marks arm going numb, he finally found the rope. With the strength Mark had left he pulled Keane towards him much to Keane’s protest. Mark toke one end of the rope and tied it on to Keane’s harness, Mark than tied the other end of the rope to the sled. Keane’s muscles ached from pulling and pulling; he finally knew he needed to take a break. Mark laid back onto the sled. Keane refused to give up but his body ached with fatigue. His chest sore from pulling on the harness. His mouth longed for water. His lungs gasped for air.

 

“You’d make a good lead dog” Mark said to the worn out husky.

 

Savik lifted his head.

 

“Hey, are you ok?” asked Savik.

 

“I’m fine once I rest, I’ll be o.k. Than I can chew the rope and run back to my home.” said Keane as his heart rate and breathing was coming back to its normal level.

 

“Marks not that bad of a guy once you get to know him. You’re going to a good home just, ask Fritz when you get there.” Savik said.

 

“Yeah, right.” Keane smirked.

 

“You’ll see trust me. Oh I’m Savik by the way.” Savik said.

 

“Keane.”

 

Mark sat up. He started to walk towards Keane who quickly was moving away from Mark.

 

“Come on be a good boy, Keane.” Mark said moving towards Keane.

 

Keane moved to the right, Mark dodge towards him. Keane quickly moved to the left but Mark was quicker and managed to get a hold of Keane’s harness. Keane squirmed to try to get loose from the grip. Mark picked up a squirming Keane and placed him on the sled. Mark untied the rope that was tied onto the sled. Keane was making a move to his owner’s home.

 

“Yes, I’m free.” Keane thought.

 

The harness tightened around Keane’s body. Keane was stumbled back.

 

“What?” Keane questioned.

 

Mark was pulling on the rope. Mark went around to the other side of the sled, and started pulling Keane towards him. Keane pulled just as hard but he hadn’t regained his full strength back yet. Mark than pulled Keane onto the sled and quickly tied the end of the rope to the drive bow. Keane tried to run but, couldn’t Mark had tied it so that Keane couldn’t step off the sled. Mark picked up the anchor that was keeping the dogs from running off with the sled, while keeping one foot on the brake.

 

“Come Gee Come Haw.” Mark yelled.

 

The four dogs did a 180, which turned the team away from the small town. Keane still struggled to break free but it was hopeless.

 

“Hike.” yelled Mark.

 

The team toke off towards White Mountain.

 

“Stop, please, my owner needs me.” Keane whined to Savik.

 

Savik just closed his eyes and told himself that this is for the best, keep running. Savik opened his eyes and focused on getting home.

 

“Please.” Keane pleated with the other dogs.

 

The dogs knew what to do and that it’s for the best not to say anything to the Keane.

After 10 miles Keane finally laid down, knowing that his fate was sealed. With the rocking of the sled Keane drifted off to sleep.

 

“Whoa, Keane Whoa.” Yelled Jack.

 

Keane and Jack were at their favorite spot, their spot, Eagle Lake. Eagle Lake was just 15 miles from the cabin.

 

“Good boy, Keane.” Jack said as he rubbed the husky behind the ears.

 

Jack unhooked Keane from the sled. Keane barked with excitement. Jack picked up a stick and threw into the water. Keane took off after it. Keane splashed into the water and swam after the stick. After a few throws Jack unpacked his fishing pole and started to fish. Keane dove after a fish that his master had caught he than ran away with the fish, Jack chased Keane.

 

Jack gave up on catching Keane. Once Keane had eaten his fish his master was still fishing, Keane snuck up on his master and ran by his master into the lake knock Jack into the water. Jack chased Keane playfully but never caught up to him. Jack flopped onto the ground. Keane soon came and joined his master they both feel asleep with the sun shining on them.

 

The sled came to a halt. Keane woke up with a startle.

 

“Wh.. What” Keane mumbled. It had started to snow lightly. Suddenly it hit him, Kane started to run but what held back by the rope. Keane looked around franticly, he saw a sign.

 

WHITE MOUNTAIN, ALASKA

EST. 1895

POP. 175

 

“I’m home.” Keane whispered, “I’m home.”

 

 

 

Chapter 3- Meeting the Family

 

Keane just stared at the sign. Hoping. Wishing it was a dream.

 

“Come on boy.” Mark said untying the rope from the sled.

 

Keane was lead away from the sled and towards a house. The house was the last house on the main street. The door suddenly opened reveling a woman and a seven-year-old girl.

 

“He’s so pretty, daddy.” Said Sarah Bennett.

 

The little girl ran to the husky. Keane let out a growl. The girl stopped stunned.

 

“It’s o.k. honey. Stick out your hand and let him sniff you.”

 

The girl walked slowly over to the husky and toke off her glove and stuck out her hand. The girl smelled like cotton and a dog, a German shepherd. The girl took her other hand and petted Keane on top of the head.

 

“He’s beautiful, honey.” Julie Bennett said as she walked to the husky.

 

She bent down and stuck her hand out to let the husky smell her. She smelled like fish, green beans, mashed potatoes and wool. Julie had been wearing a dress with a long coat on top of the dress she had on snowshoes. Sarah had on snowshoes, pants and a sweatshirt on top of her sweatshirt she wore a coat.

 

“Come on boy. Lets get you some food.” Mark said.

 

Keane was lead into the house. He looked over is shoulder to see people leading the four sled dogs away. The house was warm from the fire that was burning. The house smelled good, and reminded him of his masters’ home.

 

“He is big for a husky.” Julie said.

 

Keane was a large Siberian husky. He had a white underbelly and chest. He was also a light brown almost an almond color with hints of chocolate brown. From Keane’s nose along his back to the tip of his tail he was a light tan, with hints of orange and golden blonde in his fur. Keane had almond colored eyes that shined.

 

“Your probably hungry after that long trip.” Julie said heading into the kitchen. Mark unhooked Keane from his harness and hung it up on a hook that was on a wall. There was a harness next to Keane’s

 

“Must be the German shepherds.” Keane figured.

 

“I got some thing for you boy.” Mark said taking a box down from off a shelf. Mark opened it Inside was a leather collar that had a metal loop that hung down on the front.

 

“I want to put it on him “ said Sarah.

 

Mark gave her the collar.

 

“Now be a good boy.” Sarah said as she slowly walked towards Keane.

 

“There.” Sarah said as she toke a step back to admire the beautiful husky.

 

“I wish you would understand that I don’t belong here. I want to be with him. He needs me.” Keane said as he looked into the little girls eyes.

 

“Your dinner is ready, honey.” called Julie from the kitchen.

 

“Come on Keane let’s get you something to eat.” Mark said as he headed for the kitchen.

 

“I don’t belong here.” Keane said with a sigh.

 

His stomach growled. Keane went into the kitchen. Mark was at a chair art the table.

 

“Sarah

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