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I can't believe Steel would do that. I like it so far. Wonder what would happen if Steele met Sam.

I can safely reveal that they don't become friends, Balto and steele that is.

Part Seven

Early the next morning Dingo was walking on the out skirts of town pondering what he was going to do with Rose on their date. He then saw Kodiak was stretching and exercising, he was getting ready for the next mail run.
“And stretch and bend and turn and flex” said Dingo who was mocking his brother.
“And a good morning to you too little bro.” Replied Kodiak.
“I don’t think me being born two minutes after makes you the older sibling. Besides if anything that would make Aleu the oldest.” Asked Dingo.
“Look what do you want Dingo I’m busy.”
“I have some great news... about me.”
“If this is about catching your tail I’m telling you now, it’s childish and immature... plus you’d only throw your back out for like the 18th time.”
“Very funny Mr. ‘I wet myself at age two’ but it’s something else... I got a date with Rose tonight.”
Kodiak stopped stretching and looked straight at Dingo.
“I did not wet myself! It was just very warm that summer!” he snapped.
“Well...” said Dingo.
“What?” replied Kodiak.
“What about my news?”
“So what you have a date with Rose... you’ll only screw it up like the last date you had.”
“It didn’t go that bad...”
“You sneaked into a warehouse and drank most of the ale in one of the barrels and threw up on her... it was bad.”
“It could have come from the other way that would have been worse.”
“I’ll pretend you didn’t say that because EWWW!”
“Look come on Bro, I really like this girl. I want it to work out.”
“What do you want me to do?”
“Give me some pointers you know. You’re sorta involved with someone... I’m serious about this.”
Dingo then started to walk down the street. Kodiak just rolled his eyes and followed.
“Alright fine. You want advice? Well here it is... Be yourself.”
Dingo didn’t answer for a few moments.
“That’s it? That’s the corniest thing I’ve ever heard.”
“She won’t want some guy that puts on an act, she’ll want you... amazingly enough.”
Suddenly Dingo just halted in his tracks and had a very serious look on his face.
“What’s wrong?” asked Kodiak.
Dingo sniffed the air and then looked quite worried.
“I can smell blood... dog’s blood.” He answered.
“What? I can’t smell anything.”
“Well you don’t have the acute wolf senses like I do. I’m telling you I smell blood.”
Dingo then walked down a near by alley with Kodiak in tow behind. Dingo was trying to track down the source. Dingo then stopped with a look of shock on his face, when Kodiak saw it too he turned away to be sick. They had found the dead body of a female Husky...

I think that was a little dramatic, but I have a guess on who the husky is, and who the murderer is.

Part Eight...

Balto was waking up, he was still very tired after a nights bickering with Steele who was still tied up against the bulkhead. He yawned and then saw that Steele was still asleep... he looked so peaceful Balto thought to himself... but he also knew that it was the perfect opportunity for a little fun for himself. Steele just kept on sleeping for a few moments, then SPLASH! He awoke in a panic covered with a bucket of iced water.
“ARRRGHH!” he yelled.
Balto approached Steele with fake concern.
“Oh Steele what’s the matter? You silly thing, you drooled on yourself.” Said Balto whilst batting Steele’s face in a bad effort to wipe the water off.
“Am I interrupting something” said a voice from behind Balto.
Balto turned to see that it was Sam, Balto’s expression changed from happy to concerned in a second flat. Balto walked towards Sam to ask him...
“Where did you go? Are you alright?”
“Yeah I’m fine... don’t worry about it. Just one of those things you know.” Said Sam who began to walk towards Steele. “Why do you have Steele tied to a wall?” he asked.
“Good question... who ever the hell you are. Why am I tied to a wall Bingo?” said Steele who was now shivering from the cold water.
“He wanted to stay for the night so I let him... but I sooner trust Jack the Ripper in my home then Steele.” Said Balto “No offence” he said to Steele.
“Oh whatever wolf dog.” Replied Steele.
Both Sam and Balto walked off the deck of the boat in order to talk privately, Steele was just left tied up.
“Err HELLO! You can’t just leave me here! If it makes you feel better Balto I’m sorry for all the... what am I saying? I’m not sorry... he started it.” He said to himself.

Sam and Balto where talking on the beach, the wind was picking as a storm was coming in on the horizon.
“I know I kinda freaked out last night, but I’m alright now. I just needed to let off some steam you know.” Explained Sam.
“It’s okay... but... what was the whole ‘Father’ thing in aid of?” asked Balto. “Have you met Dad before?”
Sam didn’t answer, he looked down at his paws. Balto then dropped the question.
“Can’t believe it’s Christmas Eve already.” Continued Balto changing the subject. “It only seems like yesterday that I rescued Duke from White Mountain... did I ever tell you about that?”
“Twice” replied Sam.
Balto was struggling for words, his brother didn’t look right at all.
“Tell me about you?” asked Balto.
“What?”
“Tell me about you? Childhood stories, good and bad? Where did you live before you came here? Do you have friends? Have you been in love? Anything... tell me.”
“There’s nothing to say.”
“Oh come on Sam. Everyone has a story, so let’s here it.”
“I told you there is noting to say.”
“Look Sam...”
“Just keep pushing hero boy!” shouted Sam who was no right in Balto’s face. Balto was stunned.
Suddenly Dingo came charging over to them both.
“Dad!” shouted Dingo.
Both Balto and Sam turned to face him.
“What’s the matter son?”
“I think you better come and see this?” said Dingo.
Balto then followed his son back towards town. Sam stood still for a few seconds more, he looked slightly concerned, but then followed them back to Nome.

Balto and Steele will never become friends, but the relationship between the characters does evolve by the end of the fic, from a hatred and loathing to a grudging respect for each other (But they still don't like each other).

Part Nine

It was now evening in Nome, the streets where extremely busy with the townsfolk making the last minute touches to make it their best Christmas yet. However back at Balto’s boat things were not so cheerful. After all they had a murder to figure out.
“So who was she dad? I’d seen her around sometimes but...” asked Dingo.
“She... her name was Jade. She was someone I knew from a while back.” Replied Balto.
“More like someone you asked out, she turned him down flat..” interrupted Steele who was still tied up.
Suddenly Sam hit him across the face, Balto objected...
“Sam! Don’t... he’s not worth it.” Shouted Balto.
Steele felt strange, almost like that punch felt familiar somehow. Steele remained quiet but kept a close eye on Sam.
“I’ve been hearing rumours from the dogs around town, some of them have been walking the streets at night feeling like someone has been watching them from the shadows... kinda like when a predator stalks it’s prey.” Said Dingo.
“So what are you saying kid” asked Sam.
“I’m saying that maybe there’s a Wolf or a Wolverine near by, it would probably have to be something vicious and bloodthirsty to do that.” Continued Dingo.
Sam’s brow dropped a little, he was not liking what Dingo had to say, but he remained calm about it in front of company.
“You mean like the wolf that attacked Kodiak? You think it could still be around somewhere?” asked Balto. But Sam didn’t respond. “Sam?” he asked again.
“What!” replied Sam.
“I said do you think the wolf you fought off could still be around?”
“Yeah sure, maybe. I’ll patrol tonight, see if he show’s up.” Said Sam, who was doing his best to remain calm.
“It could just as easily be another wolf, the one that attacked Kodiak was out near the forest, and it didn’t come close to town. Plus the attack on Jade was straight for the jugular, an instant kill... like the guy had no mercy at all. It’s more sadistic then just your average wolf looking for an easy target.” Said Dingo.
“I could smell something in the alley... the scent was familiar...but... I couldn’t track it. The guy is clever in his own sick way.” Said Balto.
All was silent in the group for a few moments. Sam was focusing his attention on Dingo, but Steele was watching Sam even closer now. Steele was onto something.
“We’ll figure this out the day after tomorrow. In the meantime we shouldn’t let it ruin our Christmas plans. Or lack of in my case... Are you doing anything Dingo” asked Balto.
“I’d love to spend Christmas with you dad... but I have a date with Rose in about... now. See you later.” Said Dingo whilst walking out of the boat.
“You choosing a girl over me?”
“I love you and all dad... but she’s hot. Don’t wait up.” Replied Dingo who had now gone.
Sam watched Dingo leave and then turned to Balto.
“I’m gonna go patrol, see if the wolf is about.” Sam was gone before Balto could respond.
Balto was slightly miffed, his son and brother had other things to do on Christmas Eve.
“I don’t believe... I raise the kid and finally find a long lost brother and I end up spending Christmas by myself... typical.” Said Balto.
“Yeah such a shame, can I leave you to your misery now?” replied Steele.
Balto didn’t answer right away...
“No...” he replied.
“You can’t keep me tied up forever”
“Just until tomorrow, look if it’s any consolation I’d rather spend Christmas with Rasputin then you... but I’ll be dammed if I spend yet another Christmas by myself.”
“But that’s not fair... I wanted to see you suffer for a change. It’s not fun when I’m suffering!”
“I’ll go steal a Turkey, be back soon.”
Balto dashed out of the boat before Steele could say a word.
“Balto! Get back here now! Before I get loose and make myself a wolf skin rug! BALTO!... This is the worse Christmas ever.”

The last part made me laugh. XD

Part Ten...

Dingo was walking along the beach in a quick pace to get to his date on time; he felt a buzz in the air, for in his mind she could possibly be the one. However he wasn’t going to get very far along the beach. Sam appeared out of nowhere and stood right in Dingo’s path.
“Sam... You scared me. What do you want?” asked Dingo.
Sam was quiet, no reaction at all. He had a stare that seemed to go right through Dingo, like he was seeing someone else.
“Look I gotta get going we’ll talk later” continued Dingo who then tried to get by Sam, but was blocked by him.
“I didn’t appreciate that remark” said Sam in a flat voice.
“What?” replied Dingo who had started to back away slowly.
“You know something pip-squeak, I’ve been called a great number of things in my life. A great many things, one or two of them where quite nice but the others well... you can guess what they where like. I don’t like it when things are said about me, not like your Father who just ignores it... I act on the nasty little things little runts like you say about me.”
“I don’t under...”
“NO! I don’t suppose you would...! Bloodthirsty am I? Sadistic! I’ve never killed anyone who didn’t deserve it! So tell me... who does that make me sadistic or cruel... it’s called justice!”
It occurred to Dingo, he was looking at the killer. He froze and started to panic. But the worse was about to happen.
“Dingo” said a voice from behind Sam.
It was Rose, she was approaching both Sam and Dingo.
“There you are, I’ve been waiting for you sweetie. Who’s your friend Dingo?” she asked.
Sam decided to react, by knocking her out with a punch. She fell to the floor.
“Just family” Sam said bluntly.
Suddenly Dingo hit Sam across the face and he jolted back, blood was dripping from his nose but he very quickly composed himself and looked straight at Dingo was ready to attack him. Sam just smiled with blood still dripping from his nose and into his mouth.
“Alright Dingo... Now it’s my turn.”
Before Dingo could react Sam charged straight at him and pinned him to the ground. Dingo tried to hit him again, but his punch was blocked and then a snapping noise was heard and Dingo howled in pain... Sam had broken his right paw. Sam just kept on hitting Dingo... over and over again. Until Dingo had stopped howling... the son of Balto was now unconscious. Sam stepped away and just looked at Dingo whose face was more bloody then his own. Sam just took a deep breath and started to think about his next move.

O.O I really dunno what to say...

Great story so far. Is it posted on the site, or are you just writing through message?

When it's finished I'll post it on the site. Thanks for the comment

Incase my vast fan base of three people are wondering I'll post the next part tonight.