mean why they were looking at me, and…," he continued, "What is the meaning of the guardian?"

Not surprised at the question, Alex then looked at the sky, thinking something. Slowly, he took a deep breath before answering the question. The answer itself might change Balto’s life forever.

"They were looking you because…," Alex explained, trying to get a good words, "You are Aniu’s son."

"What?" Balto looked surprised, confused, "What’s wrong with that?"

"I don’t know…," Alex replied, gazing seriously at Balto, "And nobody knows it for sure."

He slowly took step by step, approaching Balto until he was in front of him. Looking Balto’s eyes, he knew Balto needed to know everything, but still, he only knew a little about everything.

"Listen to me, Balto…," Alex began to explain, "Aniu is a great wolf, a true leader of all. She is very wise, knowing everything that we don’t know. Her wisdom has led us to the peace for a long time."

Balto, by the way, felt amazed for hearing it. He didn’t know that her mother was a great wolf among the others. Wondering her, Balto could sense she was marvelous and amazing.

"Many have believed that Aniu has mystical powers, dwelling inside her. For all this time, we respect her wisdom and her power…," Alex continued, explaining more, "And because of that, you are in a great danger."

"Huh?" Balto looked confused, "What do you mean?"

"Since Aniu was disappeared suddenly, everyone thought she had already died. But still, her power gave a huge influence for everyone," Alex answered, "And from what I know, there is someone who want the power. Since Aniu is nowhere to be found, the only thing that they can do is chasing you."

"Me?" Balto asked, looking at Alex, "Why?"

"Maybe…," Alex continued, "They believed her powers were possessed to her son after all. But, for sure, I don’t know exactly what they have planned."

Balto felt in silent, knowing the truth after all. He really didn’t know that her mother was powerful, even he was thought of it. For a moment, he just kept thinking, wondering how it would change his life forever. But, instead of regretting it, he chose to believe that it was his fate, a blessing to him.

"Mother…," he thought deeply.

As soon as it, he took step by step, climbing down slowly while Alex was still looking him, wondering what he was thinking right now. He kept walking until he touched the ground, sensing it with his own feet. He took a look towards the outskirt, a huge world in front of him.

"Mother…," he thought again, "I won’t regret it because without you, I can’t stand right here now, enjoying my life in this world."

Without any last thought, he quickly swept away those memories from his head. Glancing, he took a look at the moon, shining in his eyes. And with that, a flash of memory came to his mind, reminding him something that had been forgotten for a long time.

"I wonder…," he thought, gazing at the moon, "What is Aleu doing now?"

Slowly, he turned around, heading towards to his boat. After all, he needed the rest to welcome the new day, preparing himself for tomorrow.

To be continued…

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