Solaris was the first to investigate since this race was from his town "What's up?..." He paused mid sentence when he saw the next team pull into the stop. 'What the fuck is happening' He thought alound. It was obvious. They looked terrible like they had been attacked by something on the way here, What it was they had no idea but it was looking grim for them if they didn't find out fast what the hell had happened
"What do you think it was?" Solaris asked, now on high alert "We need to alert the other teams at once...
"The shadowy figures, that's it! Whatever it is they want, they're not gonna get it without a fight" Kallisto said
"Guys, come over here real quick, Solaris and Steele found something really disturbing that you all need to be aware of...
What did you find? Balto asked walking over to Solaris.
We found something I can t explain with words, just look. Solaris then went to the side so that Balto could see what happened.
Balto then saw what the commotion was about. Right before his very eyes, there was a sled dog from another team that had been brutally massacred.
Oh my god, how could this have happened!? Balto yelled.
We don t know, we just found him like this. Steele stated.
Balto then glared at Steele and spoke so that only Steele could hear him.
I have my suspicions about you, I think you did this, and until I can prove it, I ll keep that thought to myself. Balto said sharply.
Balto, I would never do something like this, I swear! Steele said.
Balto didn t respond, instead, he just shoved past him, making sure he pushed him to the side. This in turn finally made the wolf side of Solaris snap. He had seen and heard enough for one trip
"OK. LISTEN TO ME DAMNIT. THIS IS FUCKING UNACCEPTABLE. I WAS RIGHT HERE WITH HIM THE WHOLE FUCKING TIME. HE DID NOTHING. I KNOW YOU BOTH HAVE ISSUES AND I FUCKING GET IT. BUT THIS IS NOT THE TIME FOR THIS. WHAT IF THAT WAS ONE OF US RIGHT NOW. AND NONE OF US HAD ANYTHING TO DO WITH IT. WOULD YOU BE BITCHING LIKE THIS AND MAKING ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT SOMETHING YOU DONT KNOW A FUCKING THING ABOUT. NO. SO FUCKING STOP. FOR THE LOVE OF GOD AND ALL THINGS HOLY JUST STOP!" Solaris just fucking lost it at this insanity.
He was with Steele when this discovery was made and he was the one that sent him to get the rest of them and he would goddamned if he was gonna let this go without talking some sense into his team. this was a fucking outrage.
"I'VE HAD IT FOR ONE WEEK. I WARNED YOU. NOW I'M FUCKING HOT. WHEN YOU HAVE SOME SENSE THEN TALK TO ME." He sharply spat out
"Come on Steele, we dont need this right now. They'll see we're right very soon. I promise"
Steele listened to Solaris and followed him back to the sled. Balto sat there for a moment and continued to stare at the dead body.
Solaris? Steele asked.
What. Solaris said in a slightly annoyed tone because of what transpired.
Thank you for standing up for me. Steele said.
You re welcome, I ve just about had it with all this drama. Solaris said without looking at Steele.
The two continued their walk to the sled while the rest of the team got themselves ready.
Balto continued to stare at the body; looking for any sign that this could ve been Steele.
Balto, it wasn t him, stop trying to find reasons. Kallisto said.
Kallisto, I know he did this, this is something that Steele is good at: cheating. Balto said.
Balto, he was with us the whole time, and you know that. Kallisto stated.
Balto just glared at him and didn t respond.
Look, just give Steele a chance, if you looked closely, you d see that he s being sincere. Kallisto said before walking off.
Once again, Balto did not respond, but he did start to think about Kallisto s words, but soon dismissed them and walked back to the team to get strapped in.
Alright team, lets go! Johan said.
With that, the whole team started off again, with the shadowy figures close
Not long into the run Kallisto noticed a strange scent coming from his right and it was not a pleasant or friendly one either.
"Uh guys, I think those shadow figures are following us" he alarmed
Johan hearing this brought them to a halt hoping that they'd lose them or that their pursuers would evade them
"So what do we do now?" Solaris asked. This was gonna be a long night.
Well, we re gonna stay here and hope that they go past us. Johan replied.
This doesn t make sense, what would they want with us? Kallisto asked.
I m not sure, but that smell indicates something bad. Solaris replied.
Unknown to Solaris, Balto had gone off to see what the smell was. When he arrived at the strongest point, he found two more dead dogs in the snow.
Guys! Get over here! Balto yelled.
The dogs complied and ran over to Balto.
What happened here!? Solaris yelled.
It looks like yet another attack, and this time we have more bodies. Kallisto said with slight nervousness to his voice.
Steele! Get over here! Balto yelled.
Steele complied and walked over to him.
Yes Balto? Steele asked in a low tone.
These bite marks on his neck are too small for a wolf, but not too small for a malamute. Balto hissed out.
Balto! I wasn t me! I swear this was not me! Steele yelled.
Solaris now was so flamed that he walked straight up to Balto, and slapped him hard across the face.
Balto! If you don t shut the fuck up, I m going to hurt you very badly! Solaris roared in Balto s face.
Solaris, look at those bite marks, that was Steele and you know it! Balto yelled.
Solaris didn t reply, instead, he seemed to be focusing on something behind him, and it caused him to step back slightly with a hint of fear in his eyes.
Solaris what s wrong? Balto asked nervously.
Balto, slowly turn around. Steele said.
Balto listened and slowly looked behind him, only to find three wolves; with fangs hanging out; walking slowly towards them.
Well, well, well, if it isn t the last sled team. One wolf said evilly.
Balto slowly walked backwards towards his team, when one wolf lunged.
Balto closed his eyes tight, ready for an attack, but instead, he saw a flash of black and white push the wolf out of the air.
