Read Fanfic : Where The Heart Takes You

they're training somewhere else now. Lets go see': Balto said. They followed the tracks. They weren't walking long when they heard them. They saw the pond and the four of them slowly walking over it. At least they were trying. 'Kodi what are you doing?': Balto asked.

'Dad! Hey, we are trying to walk on slippery ground. Kirby's idea': Kodi said.

'And why do you need to do that?': Balto asked with a surprised look.

'Because we almost crashed into a rock yesterday': Kirby said.

'What! Why didn't you tell me Kodi?': Balto asked shocked.

'Because nothing happened. We avoided the rock, but barely and that's why we are training. So we never get so close to crashing again': Kodi explained. Balto calmed down.

'We have something to tell you Kodi. We were just in town and you wouldn't believe what happened': Balto said. Kodi looked worried. Balto and Boris told what had happened between the musher and the man and that the pup was now named Shanti.

'What! How could that man say that. What a horrible person!': Kodi yelled angrily.

'But our musher is the best. He just stepped up for Shanti and Balto and you Kodi! He's the best': Kirby said loud. The others agreed and Kodi calmed down. Deep down Kodi felt that if he ever saw that man hurt Shanti or his father or any of his friends, he would attack him.

The training was over and it was getting late. Balto said he would go stop by Jenna. Boris went to the boat. He was exhausted. Dusty, Ralph and Kirby left for the shack. Kodi said he wanted to hang around a bit. Everybody left and Kodi went to the post office. He waited there, because no one seemed to be inside. Then he saw the musher walking with Shanti. Quickly Kodi ran towards him. The musher saw him coming. Kodi stopped in front of him and looked at him. The musher patted him. Shanti walked from behind the musher and squeaked at Kodi. Kodi snuggled her. Shanti squeaked some more and snuggled him back. The musher let Shanti get inside. Kodi stood there watching her. 'Come on then, if you want to be with her so much': the musher said. Kodi walked inside and lay down on a cushion next to Shanti's basket. Knowing she was alright he fell a sleep.

Where The Heart Takes You

Chapter three: What I’ll Do To Protect Someone

Next morning Kodi woke up and saw Shanti eating out of a bowl. He then noticed another food bowl. The musher came in.

'Morning you two. Kodi you better eat, we've got to go soon': the musher said.

Kodi knowing they had to deliver the post soon stood up and ate. The musher was outside getting the sled ready. Kodi had enough and walked to the door only to be stopped by Shanti. She jumped at him and both fell down. Kodi played a little with her until the musher called him. He liked her face and walked outside. Shanti was about to run after him when the musher stopped her.

'Easy Shanti. You have to stay inside for now. I'll be back as soon as I can': the musher said putting Shanti in her basket.

He walked outside and closed the door. Shanti scratched the door, but it didn't work. She squeaked loud, but no one could here her.

Curly and Sandystood in their place in front of the sled. Dusty and Ralph were being placed now. Kirby stood waiting with Kodi.

'So are you ready?': Kirby asked Kodi.

'Yes absolutely. The wetter is clear and we're gonna do this fast': Kodi said convinced. Kirby nodded.

Then the musher put them in their harnesses and got the postbag. Kodi looked at the window and saw Shanti standing there on the desk. Kodi felt a little sad, but knew she couldn't go with them and certainly not wander around. Much time to think about it he didn't have.

'Mush!': the musher yelled and the sled team sped away.

Shanti scratched at the window when she saw Kodi run off with the others. 'Why?': she thought. 'Why would he leave her?'

Shanti saw a man walking towards the window. It was the same man who was screaming yesterday. Shanti got a little scared. She feared this man. Suddenly a big object came straight for her. Shanti jumped off the desk and slipped. A hard crashing sound startled her. She looked around and saw a huge rock on the floor. The window itself was shattered. Pieces were all over the floor. Shanti didn't move until she heard the man run away. Carefully to not step on the glass she made her way to the desk. She climbed on it and looked through the hole where a minute ago was glass. Wind rushed past her. She could get out! Shanti completely forgot that she was scared and jumped out the window. She landed on the snow and fell threw it. She climbed out and ran happily around.

She came to an alley and walked inside. Bit by bit she became scared again. It was creepy here. Shanti felt a shiver over her back and swiftly turned around and saw a huge black figure. Shanti squeaked and wanted to run. She turned and hit a box. She fell down feeling pain. The figure came into the light. Shanti looked up and saw a big dog. He was black with white.

'Hello little pain in my butt!': the dog said harsh. Shanti feared him greatly. 'So you're the new pup in town. My name is Steele. What's your name?': Steele asked with a grinn.

'Sh..Sha..Shant...Shanti': Shanti said with difficulty.

'Ah, Shanti what breed are you. I don't recognise it': Steele said.

'I'm a wolf': Shanti said. Steele's face turned to hatred.

'A wolf you say. I hate wolves': Steele whispered showing his teeth. Shanti felt her heart pound in her throat while Steele came closer still showing his teeth.

'Whoa!': the musher said. The sled team was back. Kodi was carefully picked up from the sled and put down on the ground. The musher left to hand over the postbag.

'How are you feeling?': Kirby asked Kodi.

'I'm fine, it hurts, but I feel bad for not being able to help': Kodi said.

'No problem, we're done anyway and besides no one knew there would be ice there': Kirby said with a smile. The musher came back with another postbag. The sled dogs looked surprised.

'Sorry we have to go again. Seems we found a lost bag': the musher said. The sled dogs understood and turned the sled around. Kodi looked sad.

'Hey it's alright. We'll do this one without you. You just rest': Dusty said to Kodi. Kodi smiled a bit and the sled team sped away. Kodi watched them until they were out of sight.

Kodi looked at his right paw and saw it was bleeding a bit again. He licked at it. He decided to wait here for the sled team. He looked up at the musher's house and saw the damage to the window. He looked shocked and jumped on a box nearby. He looked inside and saw glass everywhere. But no shanti. He smelled the air. Nothing. He then saw footprints. Small ones and wolf like. He followed them away from the house.

'I'm going into town. Are you coming too?' :Balto asked Boris.

'Yes in a minute. Are you going to Jenna?': Boris asked.

'I guess. Yeah I think so': Balto said.

'Ok, I'm done. Lets go!': Boris said. Balto jumped off the boat and walked to town with Boris running after him.

Balto and Boris walked into town. Jenna wasn't at home so they decided to go to the post office. The sled team should be back by now. Balto felt a bit uneasy, but didn't mention it to Boris. Boris was busy counting his feathers. Muk and Luk were playing with him last night so he wanted to be sure he had all his feathers.

Kodi saw that the tracks were going towards an alley. He heard some noise coming from it. He ran harder. Then a high squeak sounded. Kodi knew immediately it was Shanti and sped up. He reached the alley and ran around the corner at full speed. He braked hard causing a big pile of snow to fly up. He saw Shanti scared in a corner and a big dog covered in snow. Shanti had a scratch on her back. It was small, but she did feel the pain. Kodi felt angry. The big dog shook the snow off him. Kodi looked shocked. It was Steele. Kodi felt the anger boil inside of him. Steele looked at him and snared at him. Kodi felt his anger turn into hatred when Steele moved towards Shanti. Without knowing what he was doing, Kodi leaped up and bit Steele in his neck. Steele didn't expect this, but quickly threw him off and bit back. Kodi howled in pain, when Steele got a hold of his back. Kodi fell down. Shanti screamed in fear. Kodi got strength from it and got up. Swiftly he turned and went straight for Steele again. Both struck each other and kept hitting and biting. Shanti felt scared and also glad to have Kodi protecting her. Kodi felt his anger and hatred grow and lost himself in blind fury. Steele looked at him with anger in his eyes. Kodi looked back with huge hatred. Kodi jumped straight at

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