Balto and Jenna

It was May of 1925 in Nome, Alaska where warmth was on the rise in the presence of Spring. Over three months had passed since the children of Nome were freed from the painful illness known as diphtheria. When the sled dogs arrived with the cargo of serum, they had just little time to cure the sickness of the children before it was totally too late. And then the children were miraculously saved.

But there was only one dog who became the great hero that night. A dog that wasn't even loved or comforted by humans before. A dog that many people hardly ever heard of. A dog that was willing to protect and give kindness to those who were most close to him. His name was Balto.

One reason Balto was feared and shunned by humans and dogs alike was because he was half dog and half wolf. His father was a husky dog and his mother was a wolf. He was separated from his mother long ago and was living alone at an abandoned boat just outside of town. Since then, he was treated as an outcast, living with a snow goose and two harmless polar bears. But now, he passionately did something heroic to earn the love and respect from humans and dogs. And Balto had finally won the heart of the girl of his dreams, the beautiful and sexy red and white husky dog named Jenna, who lived with Rosy, one of the cured children.

One late afternoon, Balto was walking along the roads of Nome with no more fear within now that he was no longer being abused by humans and dogs. However, he still had a little nervousness since he and Jenna became mates. But he tried to wash it away and be strong with his emotions. After all, he was heading to Jenna's home to spend time with her. And he had pretty flowers carried in his mouth to show his appreciation for her.

When Balto arrived at Jenna's home, he spotted her laying down on the porch watching the sun begin to set. Jenna looked to see Balto making his approach and made the most wonderful smile that Balto had ever seen. Balto smiled back at her with love filling his eyes.

"Hi Jenna," Balto said.

"Hi Balto," Jenna replied, "I've been waiting for you."

"I'm sorry. I didn't want to keep you waiting for a while. I had to find and bring these flowers to you." Balto set the flowers down at Jenna's tiny paws.

Jenna was in adoration. "Oh Balto, they're beautiful," she said.

"Yeah…beautiful," Balto said with his eyes at her. Jenna noticed it and made a cute and lovely blush.

"Oh Balto," she responded, "those are the same words that you told me when you showed me the northern lights. You certainly are a wonderful dog."

"I tell you that because I believe it is true." Balto took a long good look at Jenna's pretty eyes. Both of their eyes connected. They were seeing a spark of love for each other. A spark that could never be broken. "Jenna, I…I…," Balto stuttered, almost not knowing what to say. "I really want to thank you for being on my side, even before I became a hero."

Jenna didn't say anything but continued to stare into Balto's eyes. "Balto…" she finally said softly.

Balto continued staring into Jenna's eyes as well. "Jenna…" he said softly also.

They were both feeling something smooth and powerful. A great lovely force was bonded between each other. It was slowly drawing their muzzles to each other. They embraced the force that united them as mates. And now their noses were coming closer together. They were inches away from touching each other. But then, unexpectedly to Balto, Jenna turned her head away.

"What's wrong, my love?" Balto asked his lovely mate.

"I'm sorry," Jenna answered calmly, "I'm not feeling good right now. I'm going out for a while. Hopefully, I'll be better when I come back." Then she walked past Balto and began to take off through town. "I'll see you later, my love," she called out to Balto.

Balto watched Jenna run off through town with a worried look on his face. "I wonder what's really wrong," he said, "I want to help her. But I suppose I'll just give her some time alone." And so Balto went back home to his boat to relax.