Chapter 4: Greetings from Aleu.

Despite the chilling condition from the dense forest, I tried my best to stay close by his side for warmth. However, the grasses were terribly damp.
At least an hour, we reached the boat for safety, just before dark.

When we are on the deck, Mr. Balto greeted his children with pleasant cuddles and nuzzles! As I looked at them, Mr. Balto turn his eyes over me, and introduces his 6 beautiful puppies.

All 4 are girls and the other 2 were boys. As I approach them, Miss Jenna was walking to my right shoulder, and said: “Hello Micro – Ice! These are my offspring.”
She then walks off saying; “I’ll leave you alone for now, I need to talk with my husband about you.”

In a happy position, I disappeared with the other pups, and went to the cabin. When I step inside the room, it felt a little warm and cosy as I doodle around for a quick glance. Without hesitation, all of Balto’s children introduce their names; my name is Kodi, Wolflux (2 boys), Kim, Sheila, Yukon, and I’m Aleu!”

When they finished their presentation, I told them my name; I’m Micro – Ice from Russia.”

As night approach Nome, I was exhausted from talking and playing. Although, Mr. Balto was correct about his daughter – especially Aleu.
        She looks fascinating and attractive!
               I couldn’t resist her lovely smile!

Nevertheless, I couldn’t stop my tong from chatting, similar to a tape – recorder. But, I’ve manage to keep my brain from talking nonsense, in front of the others.

Soon enough, Aleu told me to come with her into another room for a private talk. I was a little nerve – racked, when she said that!
Nevertheless, I follow her orders….

I admit it! She would like to know more about my passed – time in Russia, and why I came to Nome for a living.

For the meantime, I was discussing with her, where I’m heading to….she then erupted my sentence - telling me; “Let’s go to the office – room behind this door. My parents are outside…in – front of the deck.
But, they will not hear our secret conversation, if you and I move to this room.”

Nevertheless, the others and Kodi, they were looking at me curiously wondering what I would do to their sister. When I saw their reaction, I was worried.
For no reason or arguments, Aleu turned round and told them not to tell their parents, about this conversation between Aleu and me.
             At the end, just before I moved into the cabin, they all nod their heads to keep it secrete…

As I walk beside her, she began to tell me her dream about an Alaskan malamute, in the Mediterranean passageway. It was a long talk and I was really interested!
But, her vision was really strange…

* I kept thinking, trying to figure – out the image *
 
In return, I told her the image, which she was trying to describe.

One hour later, I’ve managed to answer my full detail, about her blurry dream.
                It was a stranded malamute, in the heavy artic – ice land, with his girlfriend, trying to warm his body. Although, the male malamute couldn’t save its owner….he went back to shore without success.
Tears and agony went through his face. His girlfriend then ran – up to him…trying to warm his wet body!

* Memories ran through my mined, I couldn’t believe what my parents told me…before I left for Nome. * (Micro – Ice)

As I was about to finish her depressing dream, she blush her beautiful face then talk softly near me; “Thank you for your help Micro – Ice. Although, my dreams are fake and unreal…”

* Actually no, its part of love and sadness * (Micro – Ice talking to himself)

Somehow, I have to step – back and recount my position with a jolt, then answer; No problem Aleu! My dream is also fake and unreal!! (I have to lie, trying not to upset her feelings)

When the moon was full, and the sky was damp, the wind howls in peace. We yawned heavily like a grizzly – bear.
I thought for a moment, feeling worried, then I told her nicely; “we should go back to the cabin, before your parents finds out, that we are trying to make love or do something stupid!”

* Feeling very worried and tired * (Micro – Ice)

She then looked at the bright moon, thinking what to say, and walk slowly to my left ear; “Thanks for talking, and….”

From a gentle murmur to speechless. Aleu gave me a soft kiss, at my nose and walk away quietly, passed my shoulder. With no concern, I blush lightly and went through the cabin – room.
As I slowly - open the door, everyone was dead to the world.

* Sleeping *

With a sudden noise from the room, Mr. Balto walked close to me and asked; “Why are you up…so late!? Is there any problem…or…you need the toilet???”

I thought for a moment and respond; “There is nothing wrong with me…I couldn’t sleep.” (…I really hate to lie!) For some reason, Miss. Jenna step – forward and told me; “We are tired today…you can sleep with Aleu tonight. But, I don’t want you to do crazy things with my daughter, is that clear?”

I bow myself in front of her, and, made my promise. After that, I shifted myself through the corner, where Aleu was sleeping.
As I approach her, she open her eyes and moaned weakly; “Why are you hear Micro – Ice?”