A/N: First of all, this isn't my story. I'm just translating it (as the summary says).
This story belongs to Canis Lupus Baileyi (/u/1389259) - Thanks for giving me the 'O.K.' and letting my translate your story, your awesome - Sos un genio!
Anyways, enjoy... let me know what you think.
Someone New In Nome
After a long trip, he finally get to that little town called Nome, famous because of its diphtheria epidemic and for how a wolf-dog named Balto saved it.
He walked… ensuring that humans couldn't see him, so he wouldn't cause any disturbance… although this wouldn't be the first time.
He began to walk in the town, searching for other dogs… but above all, searching for Balto.
"The weather's so cold here", he thought, "How do they do to stay warm?"
He kept walking till he passed next to a half-opened door, a delicious heat coming from that room. Without thinking it twice, he decided to go in.
Inside, there was some kind of boiler that was producing all that heat.
"So, it's pretty nice here", he said while laying his body on the floor, "I could stay here all day…".
And so he did, he fell deeply asleep.
"That was a very long mail run", Kodi said to his teammates, after they have been removed from the straps of the sled.
"Yes, but what is important is that we delivered the mail in time", Kirby said.
"That's because we have a good leader…" Dusty said, getting closer to Kodi and kissing him fondly.
"If you're going to start getting affectionate, better we go to the boiler room", Ralph said. Everyone laughed and they all went together where the boiler was.
They didn't know the surprise that awaited them.
"I dare you to a race!" Kodi said to Dusty a few meters before reaching the boiler room.
"Alright", she answered smiling and getting in position to start sprinting, "But you won't win".
"We will see…" Kodi said. He was already in position, ready for running. "One… two… go!"
Both dogs began running full speed, but Dusty was the winner. Kodi could have won, but he let Dusty win this time.
When she entered the room she stopped in her tracks right there… Her face full of terror.
"AAAAAAHHHHHHH!" she screamed seeing the wolf lying in front of her. The wolf stood up suddenly, letting out a little yip of surprise and fear.
"What is it?!" Kodi asked entering full speed into the room. Dusty immediately ran till being hidden behind him. Beautiful coincidence was it when Kirby and Ralph entered the room, and all four dogs shout at the same time "A wolf!"
"Huuuuh… hello?", the wolf said.
"Who are you? What do you want here?" Kodi said. He showed an attitude of authority, but he was frightened inside. He had never seen a wolf from so close.
"First of all, excuse me for scaring you, miss. It wasn't my intention." the wolf said looking at Dusty and bowing his head respectfully. "The name's Baileyi and actually, I'm just here for a visit."
"A wolf never comes alone for visiting." Kodi said with the same attitude as before, "What do you want? Food?".
"I thought they were all friendly in Nome," Baileyi said in a kind tone, "the only thing I want is to spend some time in Nome, meet its people… even if they reject me for being a wolf…", he continued talking specially to Kodi.
Kodi was going to answer, but Baileyi was faster, "And who are you? Nome's welcoming committee?" he said in a tone a bit sarcastic.
"First, I forgive you for scaring me", Dusty said before any of her friends could say a word, giving some steps ahead she continued, "My name's Dusty, and they are Kodi, Kirby and Ralph", she said pointing each of them with her muzzle. "We are Nome's sled team".
"Nice to meet you, Dusty", Baileyi said with a smile, "Same to you Kodi, Kirby and Ralph."
Dusty turned around and told to her teammates
"I don't think Baileyi has bad intentions, he hasn't attacked me."
"I think you are right", Kodi said and turning to Baileyi he continued, "I apologize for discriminating you, we are not used to see wolves around here."
"There's no problem… I've been treated worse", Baileyi said, "By the way, are you and Dusty dating?"
Both dogs blushed instantly and, having no answer, Kirby said "They started dating after Kodi became lead dog on the team…"
"Yes, Balto was really upset at the beginning, but then he accepted the relationship", Ralph finished along with Kirby.
"Did you say Balto?" Baileyi exclaimed.
"Yeah", Kodi said, "You don't know him? He's very famous here."
"He's also famous where I come from", Baileyi said, "That's why I came to Nome too… to have the honor of meeting him".
"My father is a simple dog." Kodi continued.
"Your father is Balto?" Baileyi exclaimed again, more excited this time.
"Yes and, by the way, where are you from?"
"I'm afraid I can't tell you that", Baileyi said with a serious tone.
"And why's that?" Dusty said.
"For personal reasons, and please… don't ask again about where I come from", but seeing that Kodi and Dusty put sad face, he continued, "If you want, I can tell you the name of my clan".
"Okay…" Kodi answered.
"It's a bit strange, it was called Canis Lupus Baileyi."
"Why your name is the same as the ending of you clan's name?" Dusty asked.
"I can say that's an honor they've made for me", he answered with a smile.
"Why?" Kodi asked.
"That's confidential." Baileyi answered sharply.
There was an awkward and uncomfortable silence for a few minutes… it was broken by Kodi.
"Do you want to know my father?"
"I would love to, that'd be an honor", Baileyi answered with a smile once again.
And, after Kodi said bye to Dusty and the rest... which was followed by Baileyi, they both began heading to Balto's trawler.
