Alaska's Star
Alaska swished her tail as she pounced her sister Icy Frost. But her twin dodged the pounce and tripped her. Alaska went flying into a snow bank. She popped her head out of the snow and let out a laugh. She shook out the wet snow in her fur and climbed out of the snow bank.
"You look funny," Icy Frost laughed.
Alaska walked up to her and shook the snow from her coat and chuckled as Icy Frost got a face full of snow. The pup shook her head then pounced her sister. Alaska flipped her onto her back then pounced.
"Alright you two, we're going now," Balto called out to the two pups.
"Coming dad," Alaska hopped off of Icy Frost and ran up to her father. Icy Frost followed close behind.
Balto looked down at his twin daughters with a soft smile then looked over to where Jenna stood with their son, Dozen. He smiled at her nervous look reassuringly. "Let's head out."
Alaska ran ahead her tail wagging back and forth in excitement. Icy Frost stayed closer to her father's side. And they headed off into the woods.
AS
Silver Tracks looked down at his mate Snow Flake as she cared for their four young pups. Their eyes were still closed but they knew their mother's warmth and where to find the milk she provided. He smiled as he watched the pale fuzzy bodies wiggle around. He was proud of the new life he and his mate created.
Suddenly the sound of a hunter caused alert. He silently slipped out of the den and sniffed the air. His heart raced as he thought about his cubs and his mate being harmed. He followed the scent and found the hunter crashing through the frail, leafless bushes. He kept quiet as he stepped silently over the snow.
Snow Flake heard the baying of dogs in the distance. She got up and stepped out of the den. Her mind raced as the sound of the dogs came closer. She looked towards the den and made the decision to lead the dogs away. She went inside and licked the pups' heads one more time then raced towards the sound of the dogs.
She found the dogs easily by their crashing paws through the snow. She ran in front of the pack of dogs and hoped they would follow. The dogs chased her through the snow. If she died at least her pups would be safe from the snarling beasts. She kept running across the snow.
The dogs' hot breath chased her heels as she ran. She hoped Silver Tracks didn't go far from the den so he could protect the pups. The dogs were closing in upon her when suddenly they changed direction as they heard their master's call. Snow Flake dropped to the snow panting heavily. Then it clicked in her mind that the dogs were heading right towards the den.
She tried to get up, but from the crazy adrenaline run, she dropped back into the snow. Please let my pups be okay, she pleaded silently as she tried to get up again. After five tries she was finally on her feet. Her muscles cried out at the exertion and she could barely manage to limp back to the den.
Silver Tracks kept following the hunter when he saw the man raise a whistle to his lips. A shrill piercing noise filled the air and the more dangerous sound of hounds filled the air. He gave up following the hunter and raced through the snow towards the den. He hoped he would arrive there on time to protect his mate and pups.
He turned a bend and saw the dogs surrounded by trampled snow and the bright red color of blood. He saw the limp form of a pup with its innards torn out and spread out on the ground. Silver Tracks growled low in his throat and launched himself at the closest dog. The dog yelped in pain as his fangs snapped its front leg. He ripped out its throat next, adding the dog's blood to the pups'.
The other dogs surrounded him and snarled. He growled and his fur stood up along his back. He jumped forward and snapped at the nearest dog, a spray of blood from the dog's neck proving he struck the mark. The dogs pressed in upon him and jumped on him as one. He felt one of his shoulders crush under the weight of the larger dogs. For the first time in his life he thought he would die.
Then one of the dogs howled in pain and the sound of bone crunching rented the air. The weight crushing him into the snow was gone as they focused on the new threat. He raised his head and saw Snow Flake taking on one of the dogs. He noticed she was favoring her legs a little.
He got up and attacked one of the dogs from behind. Before another dog could fall to their fangs, the whistle echoed through the forest again. The dogs snarled one last time to the wolves and took off towards the sound.
Silver Tracks crashed to the ground as the adrenaline that held him up fled. He looked at the dead bodies of two of the dogs and of his pups. Their blood sank into the snow dying it all red. He looked over at Snow Flake. One of her legs was dripping blood from a cut.
"I tried to get back here in time," she panted as she crashed to the snow as well. Her coat quickly becoming red from the bloody snow.
He nodded too weak to form a response. Though he knew they had to get back to the main body of the pack soon. He closed his eyes and let the blood filled world slip away.
AS
Alaska ran through the snow, barking at the slightest movement about her. Balto and Icy Frost followed close behind. She wanted to go further into the woods but her father was adamant that they stay close to the edge of the forest. She contented herself for the moment to stay close to the edge of the forest.
Balto watched his more adventurous pup run about, throwing up snow and barking at squirrels. He laughed softly to himself, recognizing the signs of an adventurer. He looked down at his more reserved daughter, Icy Frost. He knew she could be as adventurous as her sister if given the chance to do so.
He looked up and noticed that Alaska had vanished. He ran to where he last saw her but with all the churned up snow he couldn't find the tracks that led to where she went. He sniffed the air for her scent.
"Alaska!" He called and searched around, but the little cream colored pup was gone.
Alaska looked around and noticed that it had started to snow. She turned and couldn't find the tracks to lead her home. She let out a bark but it was muffled by the snow. She sniffed but she couldn't find the scent that would lead her back to her family. She began to realize that she was lost.
This is a challenge writing from Bellavision, please review so I can know how this first chapter went. I'm a little nervous.