Okay...the beginning of a new story... Yay...Enjoy!(make sure you read the summary for the best understanding)

Balto POV

I was standing on the porch with Jenna, the girl of my dreams, and everyone was clapping and cheering for me. It was the best feeling I have had in my whole life. Its not that I wanted this to happen, but it was just a result of my actions. I looked over to Jenna again and our eyes met. We both held a stare and didn't stop until the crowd started to thin out.

Since it was cold and late everyone headed back to their homes. While a few were still in the hospital with their children. Jenna then looks back at me and says "Common Balto let's go home it's late, and you must be exhausted." I didn't argue and I fallowed her. We got to her house and she said "You can come sleep with me tonight." I asked "Are you sure? Your owners won't mind?" She smiled lightly and said "I'm sure it's fine Balto. They probably will stay at the hospital tonight anyways."

Jenna turned around and started to walk to the shed on the side of the house. I followed suit, and watched her open the door with her paw. I allowed her to go first, and I closed the door behind us. I saw her walk over to her bed and lay down. I just plopped down on the floor. Jenna then said "Balto don't sleep on the floor, come sleep with me." I moved my head up and faced her and I asked "Are you sure?" She replied "Of course there is plenty of room." I smiled and walked over to her. Then I slowly layed down, making sure not to land on her.

Once we were both comfortable I passed out right away. My sleep was full of the memories of the home stretch. All the applause and cheers as I ran in. Then being escorted into the hospital, and seeing Rosy. Then Rosy saying "I'd be lost without you." Last but not least being with Jenna. The girl of my dreams.

The next morning I was awaken by the soft sound of paws clicking on wood. I slowly opened my eyes and raised my head to see Jenna just coming through the door. She said "Rise and shine sleepy head." I chuckled a bit and asked "How late is it?" Jenna replied "It's about mid day." I nod my head as I stretch my body. I then said "That was the best night of sleep I have had in a while." Jenna exclaimed "Good you will need it today. All the town wants to see you, and thank you."

I chuckled and then walked up to her. And asked "So what now?" She then replied with a question "Aren't you hungry?" Before the words could leave my mouth, my stomach growled. I gave an emabarresed smile, and Jenna giggled and said "I guess that's a yes. Follow me."

I followed her to the back of the shed where there was another door. This one was more sturdy, but had a handle. Jenna stood on her two back paws and pushed down on the handle with her two front paws. She then pushed forward a bit coming down and leaned into the half open door. I the quickly scampered in and she followed behind me.

I slowed down a bit so she could take the lead, since I didint know where to go and she did. We arrived at this area that filled my nose with the aroma of food. I asked "What is this place?" Jenna replied "This is the kitchen. Here the humans eat and cook food." Then she went to a bag and knocked it over, a bunch of brown balls fell out. I sniffed it and it smelled like food, so I tasted one. It wasn't good, but it wasn't bad either.

Jenna started eating, so then I continued. We both ate until the floor was clean, then Jenna moved the bag straight up. She asked "Are you full?" I replied "Yeah I'm stuffed." She smiled and then she walked up to me and nuzzled me, then I nuzzled her back. Jenna then looked at the door and asked "Are you ready to go outside?" I smiled a bit and said "Well I mean only if you are." She looked back at me and smiled. We both proceeded to the door we came in. Jenna repeated the same process as getting in, to get out.

Once we were both at the second door I pushed it open and allowed Jenna to go first. I followed behind her. We walked side by side, and we headed for the boiler room. A place I would usually never enter, but now it was different, now I was excepted by the greater of the population. I finally was able to belong.

On the way there many humans pointed to me and talked, and many dogs barked "thanks." Once we got to the boiler room, I opened the door for Jenna, but a random dog held the door for me. I said "Thanks" and the dog nodded his head. The room was packed, and I lost sight of Jenna. I began to get nervous, since I was never around so many dogs before. Plus they were all taking about me.

I then looked up and saw Kaltag, Nikki, and Star on the rack that was considered a second floor. They all motioned for me to go to them, so I did. Once I hopped up and stood next to them they all barked loud, causing everyone to go quite and all the attention averted to us. Kaltag whispered to me "The floor is all yours buddy."

I could feel butterflies in my stomach, as I began to notice I had to give a speech. I scanned the audience, and I found Jenna. She was looking at me and smiling, it refilled me with bravery and I began. "Hello my name is Balto, and I'd like to thank all you for being here. As all of you may know there was a horrible disease diphtheria going around the children. It was a horrible thing, and it was even worse knowing Jenna's owner Rosy was in the hospital. I knew I had to do something for these children, so I tried out for the medicine transport team. I won the race, but wasn't excepted on the team because of my heritage. A while later I heard the team was lost, and I took my chances and headed out in search of the lost team. I wouldn't have been able to get there alive, if it weren't for Jenna fending off the bear. The way back had a few obstacles, but with my amazing team we pulled through and made it back."

The speech wasn't that long, but it got my message across. When I finished I was rewarded with barks and a few howls. I stepped down from the second floor and walked through the crowd to Jenna. When I was close she said "Oh Balto you did great. I'm so proud of you." I gave her a smile and said "Thanks." Then we both headed for the exit. On the way out I got a lot of "thanks" and "your a hero" from the dogs who were still standing around.

When we were fifty yards from the boiler room I looked to Jenna and asked "Do you want to go on a walk?" She replied "Sure I'd love to." We both walked together with me always a step ahead. We talked about our first time meeting and how embarrassing it was...

Flashback(Narrator POV):

Balto was in the butcher shop, and was running out when he suddenly slammed hard into Jenna. This was seen by Steele and his gang, and Balto was backed up in the ally. Balto apologized and tried to show it was a an accident, but they wouldn't leave Balto alone until Jenna stepped in. Jenna stood up for Balto and it resulted in Steele and his gang to back off and leave Balto alone. Balto told Jenna sorry again and scampered off...

End Flashback

Balto POV

We finally arrived at the rock the was high up enough to give a full view of Nome. The town from this distance looked real small and peaceful. Which it kinda was...most of the time. Jenna then said "Balto there is something I have been meaning to ask you."

Ha I'm a troll. Your all probably like Noble your a jerk for putting a cliffhanger on the first chapter...well I'm sorry, I really am...actually I'm not. Lol Anyways this is just a nice slow chapter to set you guys up. This is about to get heated. This is not a lemon, so for you horndogs I'm sorry. Oh and also Rising ain't done at this point yet. Mojo is making a part two for you guys, on the bonus chapters. So watch out for that. Okay that's it...I think, until next time!