“I’m alright…” Reina groaned weakly.

          “You can’t lie…” Luka replied, smiling over her, “I know those wounds are pretty rough.”

          “Yeah, I guess so…” Reina smiled.

          “Well, you two can chit – chat more,” Boris interrupted, “But I think now is the right time to go back.”

          Both Luka and Reina nodded, deciding to agree Boris opinion. They then walked slowly. Luka had to help Reina walked, and even it was difficult, Reina tried her best to lean at him. Boris self followed from behind until he stopped, noticing Balto still stood there. He remained silently. His goose friend then moved closer to him.

          “What’s wrong, Balto?” Boris asked, watching his face, “Are you hurt too?”

          “No, Boris…” Balto answered, “I’m just…”

          “Then, what are you waiting for?” Boris suddenly interrupted, trying to raise up his spirit, “C’mon! Let’s go back!”

          “I…” Balto was thinking of something, then motioning to Luka, “Luka! I need to talk to you!”

          Luka stopped in sudden when he heard that. It was quite surprised to see that the brown wolf yelled to him. He then turned around while Boris was confused to see his strange act.

          “Luka…” Balto spook out, “Please, explain to me… about what happened lately. I can’t stand being acknowledged.”

          “I will explain it…” Luka began serious, “Once we get back…”

          “Okay…” Balto replied hesitantly.

          Boris sighed, knowing it was over. He thought back then, everything would be worse. But actually, he was wrong, and he was glad of it. Meanwhile he was still thinking, Balto walked closer to Luka.

          “May I help you?” he asked.

          “Of course, Balto…” Luka answered gladly.

          Together, they then helped over Reina. Even the wounded white wolf tried to smile, her smile was beaten by her pain. It was disturbing her, but she had no choice. She still leaned at Luka, trying to move step by step although the wounds were her great obstacles. With some help from Balto, Luka knew he didn’t take too much to bear. But even the atmosphere was already better, yet Balto’s mind was full of question. He then just believed he would get the answer sooner or later, no matter what it took.