No One Should Be Alone on Christmas

By: Grey Wolf 777

 It was early Christmas eve in the quiet town of Nome. Well, not that quiet. There were some people with last minute gifts to purchase. Some were heading out of town for the holidays. Others were heading to their relatives houses for the night. All of the children of the town were more than exited to see their jolly friend come and visit their houses at night. They couldn't wait.
    So the town was a little commotional. But Balto had all of his plans put together for Christmas. He had always wanted to have all of his family together for the holidays. He had always seen the people of Nomewith their families, so why not have his with him during Christmas?
    Thankfully, Aleu, Niju and the clan decided to pay a visit a few days ahead of time. Balto didn't have this idea of a get together until a few days ago. Aleu and Niju was more than happy to stay for a few days, maybe even a week. Kodi, Dusty and the team also wanted nothing more than to be there for the get together. Seph even had the liberty to visit for a while for the night. Maybe even see if October wanted to join them. He thought he's spend his brother's first Christmas get together with his family.
    Balto thought it would be very nice for them all to be together on Christmas. Everyone in the family with their lovers, family, and friends. It was great that everyone was in love during the Christmas season. Well, almost everyone.
    Steel was the only one in Balto's little list of "acquaintances" who wasn't exactly in love for the holidays. He was having a little trouble with Princess. They were very close to being a couple until a little mishap Steel had with Princess about feelings. They had a little argument about whether or not Princess liked him just for his looks or for feelings. He hated to bring up the fact that he was known as attractive, for he knew that flattering himself all over again wouldn't do any good after he had set things alright with Balto.
     So Steel was alone for the moment. But Balto didn't let that bother him. He thought he couldn't really give any advice, since he wasn't exactly Steel's friend. Plus he had too many things he had to put his attention to.

    Balto was at his boat for the moment, butting his head together on how he wanted everything to go for the night. He had almost everything planned, such as times and arrangements, etc. But Balto thought there were a few last things that he might have to work out. It was only a few hours before noon, so he had almost plenty of time. He just had to put everything together, make sure everything was set. He wanted Boris to mop the deck, which he was more than happy to do.

    Balto was walking back and forth on the deck, going through the plans.

Balto: Ok. So Seph said that he would be here earlier than everyone else to help me with the plans. Which he should be here shortly. Aleu and Niju are going to be the latest ones here since they need to arrange baby sitting plans with Steven for the pups. Kodi and Dusty should be here shortly after Seph.  But how's everythig going to fit in with the beach and the carols? Everyone's going to be getting here at several different times. Ugh, this should have been worked out earilier.

    Balto was talking as if he were in panic. Boris was watching as he walked back and forth.

Boris: Balto, you're going to give yourself a heart attack. Calm down.

Balto: I know, I know. It's just, Ugh! This should have been worked out weeks ago.

Boris: It will be fine. Everyone knows what to do and how to get here and when. Don't worry about it.

    Balto laid down and have in a deep breath.

Balto: Ok, you're right. I'm getting ahead of myself.

Boris: Of course I'm right. When am I every not right.

Balto: Oh, I'm sure I can think of many times you weren't right.

Boris: Oh? Like what?

    Balto stood up and walked towards Boris.

Balto: Like the time you thought that faking a broken wing was going to help you out with Stella.

Boris: That doesn't count. It would have been fine if you tried to shut me beak before Stella heard  what I was saying.

Balto: I did. And besides, if I she hadn't had found out, there would have been a huge gap between the two of you.

Boris: Oh. You're right.

Balto: Speaking of Stella. What have you got planned with her? Is she coming or what.

Boris: Oh, yes. She is just, uh... freshening up for me, that's all.

Balto: Oh, I see.

    Balto walked towards the side of the boat, and walked down the plank.

Boris: Wait. Where are you going?

Balto: I'm going to see Jenna. She wanted me to be there for the little celebration that Rosie's friends are having at her house. She said it was important.

Boris: Alright. Hey, don't leave me here and end up getting here at sundown.

Balto: I'll be back in a while. Just keep moping.

    Boris hated it when Balto did that. Leaving him there to do all the work. Balto was already half way to town, she there was no point in giving an argument.

Boris: Boris do this. Boris do that. One of these days I'm not going to have to be the one to do all of your chores!

    Boris knew that Balto couldn't hear him, but he didn't care. He still had the satisfaction of saying that.

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    When Balto showed up at Rosie's house, he heard many people talking. There must have been quiet a few friends over. He knew that he wouldn't be able to pass all of the strangers inside, so he hopped onto the boxes and barrels, as usual. He quietly creeped  up the side roof towards Rosie's window. He poked his head out from below, and saw Rosie and her friends playing with Jenna. This made Balto smile. He loved to see Rosie and Jenna playing. It warmed his heart seeing Jenna have a good time with her family.
    Jenna stopped for a quick second and looked to her left. There she saw Balto, looking at her with a smile. She smiled back at him. She turned back to Rosie and her friends. They were still playing, so she thought that would have distracted them a bit. She then turned back around and walked towards the open window. Balto put his ears down as he approached, as he always does.

Jenna: Hey. How is everything?

Balto: Just fine. How bout you?

Jenna: It's going good. There's a big party downstairs. Looks like the humans are celebrating too.

Balto: Yeah. About that. Can I talk to you for a second?

Jenna: Sure. Hold on, I'll be right out.

    Jenna turned around and walked out of the room. Rosie and her friends followed. Balto turned around and jumped down the barrels and boxes down to the ground. Jenna was outside shortly after. Rosie and her friends started to have a snow ball fight as soon as they got out there. Jenna slowly walked over to Balto.

Jenna: So what did you want to talk about?

Balto: Oh, just making sure everything planned is... well... still planned.

Jenna: Oh, of course. So what is it?

Balto: I'm just having some trouble putting everything together. I see you're having no worry with it at all.

Jenna: Well, we have everything set up, don't we?

Balto: Yes. It's just things like times and the schedule. Everyone's going to get here at several different times. And I just don't know how that's going to fit in with everything.

Jenna: We discussed the times with everyone. Your brother is going to get here the earliest, Aleu and Niju the latest because of baby sitting arrangements.

Balto: Yeah, I know.

Jenna: So what's got to you? You haven't acted like this when we first set everything up.

Balto: Oh, I don't know. I guess it's just...

    Balto thought about Steel, and the trouble he's going through. Maybe that was effecting how he took things. He hadn't heard about the trouble until he had set up all the plans. So that was more than likely the reason.
Jenna: Balto?

Balto: Maybe it's Steel. He's been having trouble with Princess. I'm not even his friend all the way yet, but it's just bothering me. I don't know.

Jenna: Maybe it's because in your heart you really feel sorry for him.

Balto: Perhaps you're right. I hadn't been like this until I heard about the trouble.

Jenna: Than that must be it.

Balto: I suppose so.

Balto took a deep sigh.

Balto: Where's Seph for this kind of stuff when you need him.

Jenna: He's around somewhere. He doesn't exactly go anywhere, you know.

    Balto gave Jenna a smile. He loved how she was so smart and helpful like the way she was. He was so happy to be in love especially on Christmas.

Balto: Yeah, I know. I'm going to go back home. I'll see you tonight.

Jenna: Alright. See you then. I love you.

    Balto came up to Jenna and kissed her, ever so gently.

Balto: I love you too.

    They both gave each other a reassuring smile and hugged passionately.

Balto: Don't forget to freshen up for me, beautiful.

Jenna: Oh, trust me I will, handsome. 

    They both pulled away and Balto started to walk back home looking back.

Balto: See you later.

Jenna: You too.

    Balto turned back around and started to walk back home again. As he walked back home, he looked up at the sky.

Balto: Ok, brother. You can get here when ever you want, you know. Right now would be nice.

    The wind started to blow. Balto rolled his eyes.

Balto: Oh,