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DrewTheWolf
Anna (c)DrewTheWolf
Iron (c)CatWhoHas14Tails
Jusper grown up into a big strong dog. Balto was proud of him. He was good
looking male dog, so lots of bitches were interested in him. However, Jusper
didn't seem interested in them, he felt just like he was a pup, he wanted to
play with everyone. The problem was when some females came to him, he just
invited them to play, and they were going away. He didn't understand them but he
didn't care about them, he had his friends and sliblings who wanted to play
with him.
One day Balto and Jenna were very worried about their daughter, Tina, who
was lost. Balto took Jusper with him to look for her. They were walking on the
snowy riverside, and suddenly they slither and drop into the river. The
problem was that the river was ending with a waterfall. They had nothing to help
theselves to get out. They falled down from the waterfall. Jusper got out from
the water ad started to look for Balto. There was a lot of snow and no marks
after his father. He saw something moving, so he went there and that was his
father, Balto, laying down hardly breathing. Jusper said to him:
"Don't worry dad, I'm gonna find help. Stay here, don't move"
"Don't worry Jusper, I will stay here, I'm not even thinking about moving,
it's too hard...." Balto replied on Jusper's stupid commandment.
Jusper went to White Mountain for help. He stopped on the begining of the
street and started barking.
"Oh, what's now? Iron, go please, and check what's going on..." Anna said.
Iron went to see and said:
"It's some dog barking on the street. Do you want me to shut him up?"
" Oh Iron, let me see" Susie barked and went to see the barking dog. She
looked at him, and she remind herself her best friend. She looked at him again,
because she couldn't believe that it's he. Jusper's barking was slowly
stopping. He realized that here, opposite him, is standing the best friend, a
friend who never went away from his mind. Finally Susie asked:
"J...J...Jusper?"
" Susie?"
The two dogs finally found themselves and ran in each other's direction.
Both of them couldn't belive that they met again.
"I thought that I'm not gonna see you anymore...Oh, why did you leave? Why
didn't you say anything?" Jusper said.
" Oh Jusper, I would if I could, I wanted even stay but...oh, it doesn't
matter anymore because....you're here! Oh, I missed you soo much!!" Susie
replied and hugged Jusper.
" Now tell me, how did you get here? Susie asked.
" I'm looking for help because my dad is hurt and unconscious" Jusper
replied.
"Oh..wait, I'm gonna ask my dad if he can help you" Susie said and went home
to ask him. Steele agreed and went with his daughter and Jusper for help. Balto was laying down hardly moving. He saw two black and white dogs standing before him and talking. Susie said:
"Oh, what happen to him, Jusper?"
"We fell over from the waterfall. Dad....dad...can you hear me?" Jusper said. Balto moved his head to show that he hears him. Steele said:
"Now, let me see if I can carry him" Steele didn't see that it was Balto. Jusper and Susie moved away. Steele couldn't believe his own eyes. His mouth was stuck for a moment. Jusper and Susie saw that something is wrong with him. Balto asked hardly:
"W...what are you waiting for...? Please....help me...."
He moved his head to see what's going on and he saw Steele.
"S..Steele?" he said "what are you doing here..?"
"Nothing! I'm going home" Steele replied and turn away.
" But dad, you suppose to help Jusper and his dad, what's wrong?" Susie asked.
" Oh really? He's a wolf, he's in his home finally! I'm not gonna help him, he supposedly can cope without help! Let's go Susie, we've got more importants things to do" Steele replied.
"What?! You mean that we have more important things than saving Jusper's dad life?! I'm not going anywhere!" Susie responded.
"What did you say?! We're GOING HOME!" Steele shouted.
"No! If you want to go, go! But I'm gonna help Jusper and his dad!" Susie replied. "Come on Jusper, we need to get your dad home"
Jusper looked at Steele surprised why he doesn't want to help his father. He turned to Susie and they both took his father home.
*
Next day when Balto felt better, Jusper came to his boat. He couldn't understand Steele's behavior. Balto was lying down covered with his warm blanket and drinking water.
" Uhm, dad...dad can I come in?" Jusper said
" Yeah, sure, I'm feeling better now, how are you?" Balto responded.
" Me? Fine, fine..." Jusper replied thoughtful.
" Is there something wrong? You seem to be sad Jusper. You know, you can tell me everything" Balto said.
" Yes, I know, and that's why I came. See dad, there is one thing what bothers me all the time and I cannot understand it" Jusper answered.
"Yes?".
"Do you know Susie's dad?" Jusper asked.
"Yyes, I know, and I know what bothers you. What bothers you is why Steele didn't help you to carry me all the way home" Balto responded.
"That's right!"
" It started long time ago when me and your mum first time met..."
Balto told Jusper the family's story, what Steele felt to Jenna, why he hates Balto. Jusper coudn't believe it. He couldn't also imagine his life without Susie. He was waiting whole his life to meet his mate again, and when he finally attain his objective, he enquires that he will not be accepted by her dad to this family and will always be an enemy. He didn't say a word to his dad lately, he just left.
After breakfast, Jusper went to see Susie. Susie was very happy to see Jusper. She licked him and they were on their way to go when Steele went out from the home, noticing that Susie's gone.
"Susie! Susie!!! Where are you?!" Steele called out.
"Oh no, it's my dad, come on quickly! Let's escape!" stressed Susie responded quietly.
"Susie, you're so scared. What's wrong? Are you afraid of your father? Jusper asked surprised.
" Jusper, please, not now, I'm gonna tell by the way, now please, come with me!" Susie begged.
Jusper went behind her, but still revert to see what is Steele doing. He'd never seen such an angry and vicious dog. He was sure that Susie was not allowed to go out with him, and that she got out in secret. Lately when they arrived to the save place where Steele could find them, Jusper asked again:
" Susie, are you afraid of him?"
"Of who?" Susie asked pretending she didn't know.
"Of your father" Jusper said looking at her curious.
Susie was showing that she's tired and need somthing to drink. She didn't want to tell him that it's true. She asked Jusper to bring her some water. Jusper took a bowl which was lying down near the bin, went to the gutter and collect some water for her. He brought it to her and looked at her in wonder. He knew that she is afraid of Steele and that she's trying to hide it. He said:
"I know, you're afraid of him, I know, Susie, you can't hide it. If you feel that you don't want talk about it, fine. But is it better for you to hide things like that? I'm your friend Susie"
"Yes, I want to talk about it Jusper, I don't wanna live like that forever, I wanna stay with you! I love you!" Susie cried.
Jusper was stuck. He was hearing only last bit of what she said in his mind I love you, I love you. He hugged and comforted her. He wanted the same what she wanted. To be with her, forever. He said:
" Don't cry Susie, we will be together and I will take care of that your dad will never ever touch you. You're gonna be under my protection. You will not return home. You are a grown up dog, you don't need daddy's protection anymore, you have me now"
"Oh Jusper! I'm so happy! But wait...my dad knows where you live, he's gonna come there, and he can hurt you! I don't want you to be hurt!" Susie cried.
"We will see, I'm not as weak as he might think" Jusper said with a smirk on his face. Susie was more relaxed now. She and Jusper had a lovely evening together.
***
After few weeks, there was a big competition going on in Nome. Loads of pedigree dogs were arriving. Rosie's parents were preparing Jusper to take a part in it. Anna also was going to join the competition. Steele came to look at his mate and also try to find his disobedient daughter in this rabble of different kinds of dogs. Susie was proud of her mate after preparing for the show he looked even more gorgeous. What bothered her was that some girls were paying close attention on him. They also thought he looks gorgeous. Jenna and Balto also couldn't wait till show will start, they knew Jusper is a great talented son of theirs.
Finally! The show started. The pedigree dogs were running aruond, showing themselves from their best side. All the other mixed dogs were standing around and watching the masters. On one side there was standing Balto with Jenna and all their family a part from some pups who joined packs of wolves. Susie was with them, happy and pleased. On the other side there was standing Steele looking at Anna, unhappy because she wasn't first. Iron could stand him so he also was standing with Balto's family, with the light of his life, Saba.
At the end of the show, people started sharing with the prices.
"There are seven places of each category" The man was saying. He was listing all the categories and there was one of the best Border Collie. He was saying all the seven dogs' names. Suddenly Susie called out:
"Oh look! There's my mum!!Go mum! Yey! Go mum! Wait, and there's Jusper! Yey! Jusper!! My love! Go Jusper!"
Balto and Jenna were glad. Saba and Iron were laughing at Susie, because her reaction was foolish. Steele saw Susie jumping up and down from her happiness. He got angry and tried to go in her direction. Then the man said:
"These seven Border Collies are the winners of the 12th category of The Best Border Collie. Bravo!"
Border Collie? What? I'm not a Border Collie! There is a mistake! I am not a Border Collie Jusper thought.
" Hey, you, there's a mistake, they've put me in th Border Collie section while I'm not a Border Collie" Jusper said to
what happened to tina?