So it's three years after the serum run, And to this day the once glorious Steele remains an outcast. No one there for him, no one to respect him. He's just left there to suffer for the horrendous crimes he had committed years ago in the medicine run
"I can't keep living this way! I need to find a way in!. It was one mistake! It was 3 years ago! They all need to let things go!" a now desparate Steele said
"Perhaps if you kept a low profile like I do you can get it relatively undetected. I've been doing it for years now" Solaris said to the random black and white canine he'd just snuck up on. Little did he realize this guy was the most hated criminal in town. and for a good reason too. He'd abandoned his team in the serum run 3 years ago and left the entire town for dead in doing so, but his arch enemy Balto found the team and led them back safely and with it took his fame and fortune with it.
Steele jumped back an inch or two at the voice that startled him "Who the hell are you!?" he asked in a frightened tone
"My name's Solaris, The town's resident watchdog, or wolf if you prefer, I know this town's outskirts like the back of my paw, I can help you get into town undetected and safe" He says "I'm also one of the resident attorneys in criminal cases here in Nome" he adds. Still not realizing again this was the criminal of all criminals in this town and what he was doing would be treason if the town found out.
"You expect me to believe that? I should kill you for that lie! If you really were, you would know who I am!"
"I sure hope you know that there's a wanted flyer going around with some guy that looks a lot like you in town. I'd really keep a low profile if you want to be safe from the law" solaris says
"A wanted flyer!? Pfft. Wait what?"
"I said the town's concil is after someone that looks like you, I havent heard a name but I hear its someone that did some extremely treasonistic things back about 3 years ago or so "You wouldn't happen to be that guy because if you are you I may be your best friend for your personal safety until we can give you a fair trial. I can put a safety net on you that would prevent anyone from attacking you until then. But I cant help if I dont know who you are" Solaris says quietly as if to not alert anyone that he may have the convict in his custody. "Trust me and I'll save your ass" He adds nonchalantly
"Or you could keep running forever to no escape, Your choice"
"How can I trust you? How do I know your not going to turn me in? Or kick my ass? I'm smarter than I look, mutt!" Steele growled
Steele definitely had major inteligence
"I'm not a mutt but a purebred wolf. And if you give a fuck about ever having a normal life in this town again you'll work with me. or I can just turn you in and let the town decide. But if you comply I will ensure you win your trial and get another chance in this town, This wont be my first rodeo in one of these cases" Solaris says in a bit of a snippy tone, already annoyed this was one of those holier than thou types. "You sure have a lot of nerve calling your ancestors mutts" he then spit back to rub it in a little. 'Clearly this guy's gonna be a pain in the ass' he thought to himself.
"You sure know a good comeback! I've never lost a fight! But you know what? I am desperate. If you're a good guy, I might as well give you a chance."
Steele was very reluctant on this decision. He was on stand-by to kill the moment this faggot tried to touch him
But he was so desperate
That overpowers everything
"One warning, I'm also an experienced dogfighter. I spent 3 years in a ring every night, So this is your warning that you will lose bad in a fight should you decide to start something" Solaris says, even though he hated using force he would if needed
"But that's also how I can keep you safe, because everyone in town is absolutely terrified of my fighting ablities so no one is stupid enough to fight me" He adds ensuringly "Just because I'm a law abiding citizen doesnt mean I cant fight"
"But like I said, you work with me and I'll be the best friend you could ever ask for"
Sure mutt, I'll work with you. I don't exactly believe the whole ring bull shit, but I don't want to risk losing my first fight. Let's just say I hope you can run fast too. That's my second defense," Steele said
Steele had to make sure he could get away from this guy in case he was trouble
Within a matter of like thirty seconds Solaris had this guy completely pinned with fangs bared "Was that a threat to my authority?" He hisses in a sinister tone
"Wanna try me again punk?" He taunts as he backs off for the first and only time. Next time he'd put this punk in his place for that mouth of his. 'this guy's really pushing it, that could have been bad' he thought as he backed off.
Steele panicked but he managed to keep his cool.
"What the hell did I do!?" Steele yelled.
He sounded more scared than he wanted to
"Your mouth is your enemy" Solaris growls annoyed. "You need to watch your words punk, I'm not gonna fuck around next time, Consider this your only warning to lose that punk ass additude of yours or I will do it for you and you wont like me for it" He hisses "But if you can let it go now then it will be over and forgotten about, Anymore questions?" he finishes
"Now we need to find you a safe entrance and exit point in town where you can come and go safely" He said quietly as to not be overheard by any other nearby on duty officers/sentries.
"Fine! Tell me... What offends you about being called a mutt!? You could've gave me a bit of a warning!"Steele obviously still lacked a little bit of common sense.
He didn't want any more trouble, so he still obeyed
Solaris cocks his head "Because I told you once and I'll do it again I'm not one. I'm a purebreed, Next?" Solaris says
'are you fucking kidding me kid' he thought aloud. Was this guy ignorant or what?
"We need to move before sunup" he adds
"Alright! Tell me where to go, and give me a place to sleep!" Steele hated this guy's guts even more as time went by. Holy shit! This better not last long!
"There's this abandoned building on the other side of town that's been in disuse for about 2 years now and it's a perfect hideout for you as well as a stable shelter for you for now" Solaris says "We can get there in about 15 mintues if we ran along the outskirts, This would be your entry and exit point in town" he adds as he bolts off "Follow me!" he adds through a bit of panting from running.
"I'll show you more once we get there tomorrow night, The sun comes up in about 45 minutes so we need to get you out of site asap" he adds.
"Hey, thanks. I wasn't sure if I could trust you, but if you get me in town safely, you'll have my respect."
Steele followed Solaris into town, hopeful and excited he could actually be hidden in Nome!
"Not a problem" Solaris shouted back, Tomorrow was gonna be a long night, That was for sure...
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AUTHORS NOTE
This fanfic was Inspired by the Stone Sour song Stalemate from the 2013 album House of Gold And Bones pt 2.
If I fail, if I fall...
If I can't be free, then I never was at all
The more I fight, I stay the same...
Where do I go, and what do I do?
I'll never know if I never get through
The more I fight, I stay... THE SAME!
God, I love excuses
Nothing better than a homemade lie
New rules and old confusion
The ones you just despise
Out of my way, out of my reach
How do you dream if you still can't sleep?
My mind is a terrible gift
And I'd rather be numb than feel this way
Come home with the medal is broken
Another fake doesn't matter a thing
Time flies when the moment is golden
I wont leave this clean
If I fail, if I fall...
If I can't be free, then I never was at all
The more I fight, I stay the same...
Where do I go, and what do I do?
I'll never know if I never get through
The more I fight, I stay the same...
Half my time I want protection
This is better than a bigger stand
New shoes and old directions
The epithet of man
Killing my name, killing my past
Nothing's left when nothing lasts
My life is a terrible waste
And I'm going down fast
But if I fail, if I fall...
If I can't be free, then I never was at all
The more I fight, I stay the same...
Where do I go, and what do I do?
I'll never know if I never get through
The more I fight, I stay the same...
[Solo]
Oh, don't be so distracted
I can tell you where the story ends...
New sins and old abuses
And no one wins again...
This is my chance, this is my curse
We all know it'll only get worse
My hell is a terrible case
But I'll give you all hell first!
If I fail, if I fall...
If I can't be free, then I never was at all
The more I fight, I stay the same...
If I still, if I stall
If I can't be heard, I will never even call
The more I fight, I stay the same
Where do I go, and what do I do?
The very thought scares the hell out of you
The more I fight, I stay the same...
If I fail, if I fall...
If I know if I care at all
The more I fight, I stay the same...