jump behind him while the other was blocking his way to escape. He then quickly moved beside, scanning their move to prepare the counter strike. Seeing the chance, he took it by kicking one wolf which was landing after leaping, and it hit him directly at the face. He thought he would make it, but unfortunately, the rest of his enemy quickly glanced at him and smacked at his back, making him lost his balance and fell off. Then, the wolf that was supposed leaping him before was now gripping his feet tightly with another one, stopping his move to escape. He was being held off now.

"Now…," one wolf started, moving closer, "You shall be patient for your death."

"What is the meaning about all of this?" Balto shouted, grunting heavily as the wolves still gripped his leg with their teeth.

"You will know…," the wolf replied, "After you died."

Balto just could watch his enemy raised his sharp paw high, ready to launch the final attack that would end his life forever. Closing his eyes, he just could hope that miracle came to save his life from this blood monster.

"Wait!" someone shouted from behind.

The three of wolves and Balto looked to the direction, the source for disturbing them all of sudden. It was Kodi, standing steady in front of them with sharp eyes. The wolf that was gripping Balto’s leg knew what they must be doing right now, eliminating all of intruder. They began rushing to Kodi, lunging and knocking him down in order to make sure no intruder would be coming after this. Kodi self, being so inexperienced about fighting, just could try his best to defense himself from them, but it looked like it was useless. He was beaten badly as the time was flowing slowly, falling down just in couple of seconds. Balto wanted to help, but the sharp pain from his leg stopped him for doing it, only seeing that he could do right now.

The wolves then threw Kodi near his dad, beside Balto who was still collapsing due to the pain. He slowly opened his eyes, looking at his dad with full of disappointment in his eyes.

"Sorry, dad…," he started, whimpering, "I’m so weak."

"No, Kodi…," Balto replied, trying to encourage him, "You’re not weak."

"Enough!" the wolf said, starting impatient, "Both of you will be gone forever now."

Balto and Kodi just closed their eyes, preparing themselves to go for the after life. What they wished now was Jenna would be fine whether they weren’t around anymore. Instead of it, they heard the loud sounds of crash. Both of them began to open their eyes to see what happened.

What they were seeing now was a great miracle. In front of them was Alex, along with three wolves that were smashed hard away to the ground. All of the wolves shocked to his present, grunting to this uninvited guest.

"Who…," one wolf started, trying to stand up, "Who are you?"

"I am…," Alex replied, walking closer slowly to them while motioning to Balto, "His guardian."

To be continued…

Any similarities in this story are purely coincidental and not intended.