Chapter7: It's a wolf!
"So come with me." Daro said with a smile and headed toward the wolf valley. Thomas jumped onto Balto's back, Alpha stopped and looked at Daniel. "Come to me, Daniel." Doro said and bent to let Daniel come on his back.
Not long after walking for an hour they made it to the dens. "Alright, we're here," Daro said as he let's Daniel down from his back. Balto did the same and let's thomas down from his back. "Thank you for letting us stay here for the night," Balto said as he walked beside Daro "You don't have to thank me." Daro responded with a smile. "Every wolf is seen in the wolf valley." Helles added. "We are not wolves ... I am only half wolf." Balto answered looking at Helles. "If you say so." Helles replied and left. "Well you all look pretty tired I'll show you to your den," Daro said as he took them to their den. Once Daro showed them the den, he left them alone now getting ready for bed. Balto laid down with Daniel laying down next to feeling his warm body heat while Thomas laid a few feet away from them. "Is something wrong Thomas?" Balto asked. "No, why are you asking ?" Thomas said looking at Balto. "Come here to us." Balto said. "Yeah, Thomas, come here ... there's still a lot of space next to dad." Daniel added. Thomas went to Daniel and lay close to Balto. "Maybe it's weird for you, but that's how dogs sleep ... especially with children." Balto said and licked Daniel and Thomas on the head. Thomas Lays down next to his father and closes his eyes and falls asleep. Daniel does the same snuggling up close to Balto. Balto smiles before falling asleep himself.
Balto fell asleep, but he had no pleasant dreams ... all night he had nightmares. Balto opened his eyes and saw that he was levitating above the ground. "Huh? Whats going on?" Balto said to himself and saw Nome in the distance. "Is this Nome?" Balto thought. When he was closer he saw Daniel and Thomas running away from city, and that they are chased by people from city. "Get out of here mongrels!" Someone shouted. "No," Balto said to himself as he watched in horror. A large man with a gun, points his gun at the boys and takes a shot at them and kills them. "No!" Balto shouts before gasping awake from his sleep.
Balto raised his head loudly breathing, felt how hard his heart was beating. He looked at the sleeping puppies and calmed down. "It's just another nightmare ... they're safe with me." Balto thought, he put his head down and tried to sleep again.
The next morning Balto woke to the puppies gone from his side. "Thomas? Daniel?" Balto said now worried. Balto then stood up quickly and went outside of the den. Balto let out a deep breath when he saw that Thomas and Daniel were playing with the other wolf pups. "Daniel, Thomas!" Balto said looking at the puppies. "Why did you leave without telling me anything?" Balto asked calmly. "I'm sorry, dad, but you slept, we didn't want to wake you up." Thomas said. "And the puppies wanted to play with us." Daniel added. "Balto ... don't be such a strict father ... they are puppies, they want to play ..." Daro said with a smile. "I'm sorry," Balto said calmly. "Now that your dogs, especially puppies I need to know where you are at all times," Balto said as he nuzzles both of his boys. "Okay dad, we'll tell you next time," Daniel as he nuzzles back. "Yeah, for sure," Thomas added. "Now go on and play for a little bit before we go," Balto said with a smile. The boys nodded and went on to play with other puppies.
Daro sat down next to Balto and watched the puppies playing. "I think they feel good here." Daro said. "What do you mean?" Balto asked. "I know they are part wolves too, Balto, stay with us in the wolf valley." Daro offered. "How do you know?" Balto asked. "I know it's rude but I sent a spy to you when you were on mountain." Daro said and lowered his head. "Oh," Balto said as he looked down. "It's okay, but we can't stay here with you," Balto said as he looked at Daro. "How come?" Daro asked looking at Balto. "I have someone in Nome that I really care for," Balto explained. "I see," Daro said with a nod. "Yeah, I have to go back for her and maybe the boys will have a mother someday," Balto explained as he looked at the boys playing. "I respect your choice, but remember that if you need help, you do not have to be afraid to ask." Daro said. "Thank you, Daro." Balto replied. "You don't have to thank me ... I love to help my friends." Daro said with a smile. Balto smiled at Daro. "So when do you want to go?" Daro asked. "I do not want to interrupt the fun of the children." Balto said looking at the puppies.
Later in the middle of the day. Thomas had walked away from the group of puppies and walked over to Balto. "Should we be get going soon dad?" Thomas asked looking at his father. Balto lifted his head and looked at his son. "I guess we should before it gets too late," Balto said as he stood up. "Thomas, go get your brother ... we're going back home." Balto said. "Okay ... but I don't know where he is ..." Thomas said when he lowered his head. "What?" Balto asked surprised. "We played with other puppies and I don't know where he went." Thomas said worried. "Then we need to look for him," Balto said as he stood up. Daniel then snuck up behind Balto on a rock and then jumped on his back. "Ha! I got you dad!" Daniel said with a laugh. "Oh, you scared me," Balto said with his ears lowered. "It's strange, I more energy as a dog than I was a human," Daniel said as he got off of his fathers back. "Well, thats good you're not even more annoying." Thomas said and laughed, Daniel stuck his tongue out to Thomas and grimaced. "Boys, stop it!" Balto said. "I was just kidding Dad, I'm sorry." Thomas said looking at Balto. "I was just kidding Dad ..." Daniel repeated nastyly after Thomas. "Daniel!" What happened to you? Wolves do not have a good influence on you. " Balto said surprised. "I'm sorry, Dad ... I do not know what's happening to me." Daniel said when he lowered his ears. "Okay, but try not to do that." Balto said calmly. "So ... are we going home, dad?" Thomas asked. "Yes, we're coming back home." Balto replied.
Balto and his pups went on their way after saying there goodbyes. Thomas and Daniel both walked along by their father until Daniel asked a simple question. "How come you said the wolves were a bad influence on me? You're half wolf and I don't think a bad influence on me," Daniel said as he walked along. "It's a little hard to explain right now, but I'll tell you when you're older," Balto explained. "I wish I was half wolf like you," Daniel spoke up. "I'm not so sure if you want to be half a wolf." Balto said hesitantly. "Why not?" Daniel asked surprised. Balto took a deep breath. "See, before you took me home, my life was hard, people in the city hated me for being half wolf ... except for a few people, that is, you and Jenna's owner." Balto said sadly, he was stressed when he remembered the nightmare. "Dad, are you all right?" Thomas asked when he noticed his father's strange behavior. "Yes, I all right." Balto replied. "I'm sorry, Dad, you had such a sad childhood." Daniel replied. "But now my life is great ... because I finally have a loving family." Balto said and nuzzled his children. "Well, even if we were half wolf I wouldn't mind," Daniel said as he nuzzles his dad back. "Heh, yeah," Thomas said as he walked along past his brother and father. "Do you think you're brothers okay?" Balto asked. "He'll be alright dad," Daniel said cheerfully. "I think Thomas has been acting weird since you became a dog." Balto said. "I do not know, Dad." Daniel answered Balto quietly. "Okay, let's not talk about it now." Balto answered quietly. "Are you tired, boys?" Balto asked. "I am." Daniel replied. Balto bent down. "Come on my back, I'll carry you, Thomas, you can come in on my back if you like." Balto said. "I am not tired." Thomas replied. Balto nodded and didn't think anything of it as they moved along. It was nightfall as they entered the outskirts of Nome. "We're home!" Daniel cheered as he got off of his fathers back. "Are you sure you're not tried Thomas? I can carry you if you want," Balto suggested. "No, I'm okay," Thomas said as he walked along. Balto lowered his ears but understood of his sons wishes.
Once they got down to the boat, Daniel rushed under the covers of Balto's blue blanket. Balto went to Daniel and lay down next to him. "I'm sleepy dad." Daniel said and yawned. "Then go to sleep. Goodnight." Balto said and licked Daniel's head. Daniel closed his eyes and fell asleep. "I need to talk to Thomas, where is he?" Balto thought, he stepped out of the cabin and saw Thomas sitting on the edge of the boat. "Son, is there anything you want to talk to me about?" Balto asked calmly as he approached Thomas. "I'm just trying to stay strong is all," Thomas answered as he looked at his father. "Why is that?" Balto asked as he sat down next to his son. "I just don't want to lose you," Thomas said with some tears running down his muzzle. "I've been holding it in for so long about my parents that I just don't want to lose anyone else especially you," Thomas said still with some tears I'm his eyes. "Don't cry, son. What you say is really beautiful." Balto said and licked Thomas' tears from his nuzzle. "Thank you dad." Thomas poised and hugged Balto. "Let's go to sleep." Balto said, and with Thomas, they lay down next to the sleeping Daniel. The next morning arrives as Daniel jumps on top of Balto. "Wake up dad it's morning!" Daniel cheered as he continued to jump on his father. "Good morning kiddo," Balto said with a yawn. Thomas grumbles as he tries to sleep some more. "I wonder how Jenna is gonna like we're dogs!" Daniel cheered some more. "I forgot Jenna was coming the next day after our date." Balto said when he stood on all fours. "But then it was not supposed to be yesterday?" Daniel asked. "Yes, I have to find her and explain everything to her." Balto said. "Can we come?" Daniel asked while wagging his new tail. "No, stay here with your brother and I will be right back," Balto said as he jumped off the boat and headed into town. "Aww," Daniel said as he went and laid down next to his brother. "What is dad so afraid of?" Daniel asked as he laid his head down on his front paws. "Maybe he's afraid you'll scared Jenna." Thomas joked. "Very funny Thomas, but I'm serious." Daniel replied. "I do not know, maybe he has a reason." Thomas replied still, lying with his eyes closed. "Maybe." Daniel said and closed his eyes.
Balto uses the alley ways and rooftops to Jenna's house. Once he reaches the house he finds Jenna next to her shed. "Hi Jenna," Balto says softly. Jenna turns and sees Balto. Jenna then stands up and nuzzles him. "Where have you been? I've been worried about you and the boys," Jenna said as she stopped nuzzling him. "Honestly, you will not believe me ..." Balto said looking at Jenna. "Balto ... they talk to us ... is there anything that can surprise me?" Jenna asked laughing. "Can you believe me when I tell you that they are dogs?" Balto said with a smile. "Are you kidding?" Jenna asked surprised. "No, if you want you can go with me to see them." Balto offered. "I want to see them ... give me a moment, I'll take some food for puppies." Jenna said.
Balto and Jenna both walked to Balto's boat and found that both puppies were sleeping. Jenna puts the food down next to door and looks at the puppies. "Oh Balto their so cute," Jenna said with a smile as she turned and looked at Balto. Balto smiles as he looked at Jenna before looking back at his pups. "And they look just like you too, are they part wolf too?" Jenna asked. Balto grimaced and stepped back and Jenna followed Balto. "Balto is something wrong?" Jenna asked surprised by the behavior of the hybrid. "I do not want them to know that they are also half wolves ..." Balto said sadly and lowered his ears. "Are you afraid of them?" Jenna asked and nuzzled Balto. "I just do not want them to have childhood like me." Balto and tear flowed down his nuzzle. "I'm sorry Balto ..." Jenna said and licked Balto's nuzzle. Balto smile a bit before kissing her. Jenna kisses him back as Daniel starts to wake up. "Dad?" Daniel says still sleepy. Balto and Jenna stop kiss before looking at Daniel. "Hey son how did you sleep?" Balto asked with a warm smile. "Good, hi Jenna!" Daniel jumps up and runs over to Jenna nuzzling her. "You are so big now!" Daniel said looking at Jenna from below. "And you are so small now." Jenna said and they both started laughing. "Daniel where is Thomas?" Balto asked. "I think he's still asleep, give me a moment." Daniel said and walked into the cabin. Jenna looked at Balto with a warm smile. "Balto, I think your puppies will need mom ..." Balto smiled at those words. "Do you mean that you want to be their mother?" Balto asked pleasantly surprised. "Yes, and I want to be with you ..." Jenna said, wagging her tail. "You mean as a girlfriend?" Balto asked. "Maybe as a wife?" Jenna said with a smile and began to kiss Balto. At this moment, Daniel and Thomas left the cabin. Daniel grimaced. "They are kissing!" Daniel said and Thomas covered his eyes with his paw.
Three weeks later... Balto and Jenna spend most of there time with their kids as time passes. Thomas still seems distant at times but still comes around to the family. Daniel plays on the beach while Thomas lays down on the roof of the boat. Thomas fights himself but can let keep it inside anymore. Thomas let's out a loud howl in the wind. This alerts Balto and makes him worried. "Thomas, what are you doing?" Balto asked, worried. "I do not know ... I felt I had to do it." Thomas said. "You are a dog, not a wolf." Balto lied. "But I feel different." Thomas replied. "Dad, you behave strangely ... is there anything I do not know about?" Thomas asked. Balto lowered his ears and then shook his head. "Oh, okay," Thomas said as he looked at his father. Balto's eyes widen as he looked at his son in his eyes. Thomas's eyes had changed from blue to an amber brown much like his own eye color. "Something the matter dad?" Thomas asked looking at his father. Balto shook myself out of his thoughts and answered his thoughts. "No, nothing's wrong son," Balto answered. "Okay, good," Thomas said as he stood up and yawned. Even Thomas's teeth has changed to look more wolf. "Just don't go to town without me or mother," Balto said looking at his son. "Okay..." Thomas said before jumping down from his spot. "I need to talk to Jenna ..." Balto thought. "Thomas, look after your brother ... I have to go talk to your mother." Balto said to Thomas. "Okay dad." Thomas answered and went to the beach to Daniel, and Balto went to Jenna.
Few minutes later.
"Hi Balto ... is something wrong?" Jenna asked seeing Balto's strange behavior. "Unfortunately, yes ... I think that the wolf half of Thomas becomes stronger than the dog half." Balto said worried. "How do you know?" Jenna asked. "When we were on the boat, he began to howl. Fortunately, Daniel did not hear that, and besides, his eyes were a color similar to mine ... now he looks like a wolf." Balto said looking sadly at Jenna. "Do you know Balto that you'll have to tell them the truth?" Jenna asked. "I know ... but I'm afraid that if I do, Daniel will be like Thomas." Balto said. "But Daniel behaves more like a dog ... do you think it's related to their characters? What's different about their characters?" Jenna asked, hoping it would give them an answer. "Thomas is afraid of showing his feelings and weaknesses, he suppresses everything in himself, and Daniel does the opposite." Balto replied. "Then let's go talk to him together, he'll understand because he loves you," Jenna said as she nuzzles her mate. Balto smiles as he nuzzles her back. They both headed back to Balto's boat, but to there surprise Thomas was no where be seen except for Daniel who was still playing on the beach. "Daniel! Where's your brother?!" Balto shouted as he and Jenna ran over to him. Daniel stopped playing and looked at his mother and father. "He went and followed a girl he liked in school to town," Daniel explained. Balto and Jenna looked at each other with worried looks on the faces. "Daniel stay with your mother, I'll go find your brother," Balto said before taking off. "Is dad okay mom?" Daniel asked as he watched his father leave. "Yes, he's fine he's just a little worried about your brother," Jenna said as she nuzzles her son.
"Where is he?" Balto thought when he heard the cries from around the bend. "It's a wolf! Help!" The girl shouted, Balto ran towards the screams realizing that there would be problems. A lot of people gathered around Thomas, Balto went without thinking to Thomas and began to growl at people. "I do not need your help!" Thomas said angry, but Balto caught him and ran out of the city. After a while, they were already aboard the Balto's boat. Jenna lay on the floor waiting for Balto to come back, and Daniel fell asleep in Jenna's forepaws.
"What were you thinking?!" Balto said angry. "What do you mean? I just wanted to see how she was doing," Thomas short back. "You can't do that anymore son, you're not human anymore," Balto said feeling his blood boil. "So, why can I just go into town like normal and I don't understand why she called me a wolf! I'm a dog," Thomas said as he lowered his ears. "Thomas, there's something me and your father have to tell you," Jenna said as she stood up carefully not to wake up Daniel. "What? What is it?" Thomas asked anxiously. "Son, you're part wolf and you have more of a wolf look than I do," Balto explained softly. Thomas took a step back in shock. "What?" Thomas said shaking his head. "No, you said we would be dogs and we would be safe with you," Thomas said with a low growl. "I know I did son, and you will be safe with me and your mother," Balto said as he took a step forward. Thomas took another step back. "No! Just stay away from me!" Thomas shouted before running out of the cabin and jumping onto the roof of the boat and cried. "Thomas!" Balto shouted looking at the roof. "Balto ... I think he needs some time ..." Jenna said sadly. "Maybe you're right ..." Balto replied. "What's going on?" Baniel asked opening his eyes. "Nothing, go back to sleep, sweetheart. " Jenna said and lay down like she had before with Daniel between her forepaws. "Okay mum." Daniel yawned and settled himself comfortably. Balto lay on the deck hoping Thomas would go down to talk to him. But no one knew that Steele watched Balto in the city and saw him with a puppy.
Kodiwolf321 A/N: hey guys! You all enjoyed this chapter it was really fun to make. We're stepping into emotional stuff here between a teenage pup and his father hoping things will turn out fine but we'll have to wait until the next chapter! Alright guys see you soon!.
Player2Daniel A/N: I like where this story is going, I hope you like it too. By the way, I would like to recommend you to read the story of my friend Titanflame,he wrote some very nice stories,and he is a really good writer, my favorite story is "The rise of Xaver" (All three parts). That's all I wanted to say. See you.
