Balto: The Death of Jenna
Author's Note: I decided to make this because I've ran across a lot of fanfics in which Balto dies. I'm not a person who likes to make people die or anything, but I figured that there should be one in which Jenna leaves this physical world. This fanfic will be sad and somewhat tragic. NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART OR THOSE EASILY AFFECTED BY SAD TALES. Hope that you enjoy this. (Or end up in tears.)
Chapter 1: Goodnight-9:17 P.M.
Balto was walking away from the boiler room with Jenna, after a town meeting to congratulate two of the town's dogs on the birth of their puppies. Once they turned the corner on to Jenna's street, they almost ran right into their son, Kodiak. He was the first to speak. "Hi mom and dad, what are you guys doin' up?" Balto let Jenna speak. "Oh, hey Kodi, we were on our way home. What are you doing up and about? Don't you have to deliver the mail in the morning?" Kodi then chuckled a bit and said, "Oh crap, I almost forgot. I was on my way to see you guys, but now, since I saw you, I'm gonna go to the mill and get some sleep. I love you guys. I'll try to poke over in the morning to say bye before I go." Jenna then said, "I love you too son, goodnight, see you in the morning." Balto then spoke, "Yeah, see you tomorrow son. Don't do anything stupid." They all laughed for a second and went their separate ways. Balto walked Jenna to her shed before saying goodnight. "Alright Jenna, you're home. Do you need anything before I g…" He was cut off when Jenna let out a shriek of pain. Balto was surprised and scared. "Jenna! Are you okay, what's wrong?" She had a sour look on her face, but replied, "Nothing, my chest just hurts a little. It's nothing to worry about, really." Balto looked at her with a concerned look and asked, "Jenna, are you sure? I can stay here if you need me to." She looked him with a smile and said, "I'm sure Balto, I'll be fine." Balto sighed and said, "Okay, I love you. Stay safe and just try to relax a bit." Jenna replied, "I will. I love you too. Be safe and don't worry about me too much. You should try to relax a little too." Balto said, "I know, it's just that I don't ever want anything to happen to you." She looked at him solemnly and said, "Balto, don't worry, we're both getting older. I love you. Try to get some sleep and calm down. Goodnight." She nuzzled him and Balto did the same. He watched her enter the shed and lay down. After she had lied down and closed her eyes, Balto sighed and walked off. When she told him that they were getting older and to relax, he was more on edge and stressed than ever. He knew that they were getting older, and he did not want anything to happen to either of them, but he knew that it was inevitable. He continued to contemplate what she had said. He did not even notice how fast he was walking and slightly impacted with the body of the trawler. He looked up and shook the hit off. He walked up the plank and lied down under his blanket. It didn't take long for his body to tire out after worrying about Jenna so much. Within 5 minutes, he had drifted off to sleep, still worrying about his husky mate.
(The next chapter will be a nightmare sequence. NO SPOILERS REVEALED!)