Away From Abuse (Steele’s Childhood)
By,
FanofBalto123

  



 “ Steele, you pathetic piece of…” his owner lifted his boot and kicked the poor husky before he could finish his sentence.
    Steele yelped and crawled to a corner of the house.   The man snickered and took out a gun from his coat pocket.  He pointed the gun right at Steele’s head.  Steele quickly reacted and bit his master’s hand.  Blood dripped from Steele’s fangs as he released his master’s hand.  The man screamed and cursed at the dog.  He opened the door and took Steele by the ears and dragged him outside.  Steele fell onto the icy cold snow.   His owner took his belt and wrapped it around the pup’s neck.   Steele gasped for air as the belt got tighter and tighter.

  
    The husky kicked his legs back and the man’s grip on the belt loosened.   Steele was able to breath again.  He took a large breath and started running.  Steele hid within what seemed to be like a good hiding spot.   It happened to be a large crate.  He started crying and streams of warm tears filled his eyes.   “ Mom, Dad…” Steele cried. “ I need you, why did you have to leave me.”  Steele coughed and continued crying.  His stomach hurt badly, he hadn’t eaten a thing.  He rubbed his eyes and curled up.  Steele moved over slightly and left some room right beside him,  “I’ll leave a space for you, just in case you decide to come back.”  Steele stopped crying and closed his eyes.
   

    It was morning and Steele was awoken by a large thud.  Steele suddenly opened his eyes and saw that it was already morning.   Birds were chirping and the sun was up high.  Steele was amazed by the magnificent view.  Back in the house he used to live in he was cut off from going outside.  He was forced to stay in as his friends played outside.  Steele crept out of the crate hoping that no one saw him.  He stretched his muscles and shook his beautiful fur coat.   He strutted out of the alley and onto the streets of Nome. 


    It was an unusual sight for him as about one trillion humans, in Steele’s point of view of course, walked the streets of Nome.  He gasped in amazement as he looked through the window of a shop on the other side of the street.  The window displayed a variety of meat. From beef to pork to sausages, man did that look appetizing.  He ran swiftly to the side of the street.  He was so close he could taste it.  He jumped in the air hoping that he would land in the pile of meat.  Instead his face collided into the glass wall.  He slid down slowly as drool left a smudge on it. 

     As Steele spun in trauma three dogs were walking near Steele.  One of them was a plump dog with dark brownish fur.  Another one was a sleek golden brown husky.  The last husky was a small and delicate dog that looked rather insane with a light gray coat.  The plump one laughed at the dazed Steele.  “Well boys we don’t see much dogs like that.”  The tall slim one laughed back and said,” You’re right Nikki! That dog got owned!”  The duo laughed until the pungent small dog stopped and stood up for Steele.  The tall dog knocked him in the head and down went that dog.


    Steele was back to full consciousness and walked over to the trio.  He sat down and introduced himself, “Hi, I’m Steele.  Err…I’m kind of new here.  You think you can show me around.”  The three dogs smiled.  The small dog rose up and introduced himself, “Hum…my name is Star.  The big guy is Nikki, and that guy is Katlag.  Nice to meet you.”  Steele nodded and followed Nikki, Star, and Katlag.  Out of nowhere three females approached them.  Steele looked at the females.  One was a tall afghan hound, the other was like a weird fluffy small dog, and the most beautiful was the husky with a large bandana.  Steele gulped as two of the ladies approached him, they were giggling and blushing. 


    “Hi big boy,” the small dog flirtatiously brushed up against him.  “ My name is Dixie.  The hound next to me is Sylvie.”  Steele grinned and yawned.  He wanted to get a better look at the husky.   “Listen ladies I got to go catch up with my pals.   I don’t want them to leave me.”  He slipped through the two females and caught up with the red husky.  He slowed down and chatted with her,” Hi, I’m Steele, and you are?”  The husky didn’t even glance at him.  “I’m not your type, trust me!” The cute husky walked away.  Steele felt a little rejected and walked over to his friends.  Katlag sighed, “C’mon Steele you win some you lose some.  Hey how about a race, the first one to that store there wins.”  Everyone agreed and began running. 


    Steele was fast, and seconds after the race was in the lead.  When he looked back he could no longer see his friends.  About 30 seconds later his friends made it to the finish line.  Steele cheered them on as they finished.  The all huffed and puffed, besides Steele.  Nikki stuttered, “ What…you…you are one fast husky.  Probably the fastest in Nome right boys.”  All the dogs nodded in agreement.   They played all day.  Nikki, Katlag, and Star got tired and said goodbye to their new friend.  Steele didn’t want the day to end, but he knew that their owners would be looking for them if they didn’t return home.  

    Steele walked alone in the streets and came across a boy sitting on the stairs of his home.  The boy was eating crackers.  Steele slowly approached the boy.  Cautiously he stood near the boy.  The boy reached out his and petted Steele.  The boy looked at his collar that happened to be a belt.  “ Well boy, I guess you’re my dog now.  So your name’s Steele huh?” The boy gave the dog a piece of his cracker.  Steele ate it.  Then a voice from inside called him.  “Jimmy, come inside dear, you’ll freeze to death.”  The boy stood up and wiped the crackers off from his pants.   The boy stopped at the doorway.  “Well you coming in Steele?”  The husky barked and followed the boy in.   Maybe this time…just maybe… Steele would have the family he dreamt of!    


 





 



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