Snow began to fall across western Alaska. This was normal, however, for this time of year. Kodi had only ran away three days ago and he has went from a simple sled dog, to the leader of a wolf pack. The wolves trudged on with soft snow covering their backs. Bane's body seemed to disappear under the now red snow. If Balto wanted to follow them, all he had to do was follow the blood trail.

Behind Kodi, the wolves were in bad shape. Scraggy was shivering, his snot freezing upon exiting his nose. Duke and Barber walked together, trying to share the warmth. Sitka, the only female, had tears falling down her muzzle only to freeze in mid air. Manitoba, being the lowest ranking wolf, had to carry Bane's body for burial. Kodi realized that it was impossible to honor Bane in this weather.

Kodi cursed under his breath as the wolves continued to make their way through the freezing snow. Kodi saw something ahead in the distance. Upon getting closer to the thing, Kodi realized that it was a cave. "Come on there is a cave in the distance", Kodi yelled back to his pack. Kodi and his pack raced as fast as their cold paws could carry them.

The five wolves reached the warmth of the cave, but it wasn't really warm. Despite this, it gave them a chance to catch their breath and protect them from the weather. While the other wolves were still near the mouth of the cave, Kodi went as far back as he could but still be seen by his pack.

Kodi fidgeted slightly, but not from the cold. He was fidgeting from all of his pent up anger. Kodi was angry at everything from Bane's death, too Balto. Anger seemingly was the only thing on Kodi's mind. He threw his right paw into the cave wall leaving a crack.

"What can I do?", Kodi asked no one in particular. "How can I avenge Bane?", he once again asked no one. "Why was a just so, so stupid", Kodi said clutching his head.

"I know how", someone said.

Kodi looked up, but instead of seeing a fellow packmate he saw himself. He walked closer to his double, examining himself. "Okay, not only did my new leader die, but now I'm hallucinating. Who are you?" Kodi asked his double.

"I am you", he responded.

"No, I'm me", Kodi replied.

"You misunderstand. I'm only you because you unlocked me.", he said in response.

"That makes no sense", Kodi replied.

"You unlocked me when Balto revealed your true nature. I was always with you but never an influence. Ever since that fight on the beach, I have finally gained some influence over your actions", he said.

"So I only attacked my father because of you?", Kodi said with anger rising in his voice attracting stares from his fellow wolves.

"I am shaped by your desires. You wanted to vent your anger, so you channeled me and attacked your father.", he said simply.

"The why are you here?", Kodi questioned.

"To give you a suggestion", he said suddenly fading out of existence.

Kodi turned his head only to find the other wolves stare at him. "Are you okay, Kodi", Barber asked.

"Yes I am, and I have a way to get back at my father", Kodi said with a sadistic voice.

Balto and Dusty trudged their way through the white snow. For Dusty, the road back was a heartbreaker. She had wanted to tell Kodi about her feelings, but now that seemed impossible. To Balto, disappointment reigned supreme. His quest to get back his son had ended with the fight with Bane, and now Kodi hated him for killing Bane. Even after his dream he still could not prevent it.

The two continued silently made their way back to Nome. They made their way of the hill, smelling the stench of rotting wolf. Soon after, the found that they had made it to a familiar of the woods. Using their memory as a guide, the two made it back to the tundra surrounding Nome, unknown to them however, a revenge plot was taken shape.

A lone wolfdog snaked his way through the forest almost unseen. The critters that did see him, quickly got out of his way, knowing only death itself could stop him. Typically the wolfdog would've killed the pests but he had more important business. Using his improved senses he navigated the world effortlessly.

Despite his inexperience, he felt right at home in the woods, almost as if he had grown up in them all of his life. Soon the smell of humans reached his nose, telling him that he was getting close. After a swift right turn he saw in the distance the town of Nome. He sneaked his way into his old hometown.

Most of the lights were off giving him the cover of darkness. He stuck to the alleyways, attempting to go on unnoticed. He, however, spotted a rather large dog trailing him. From his smell, he knew that it was his former teammate, Kirby. To get away, he knocked down a trashcan, before taking three rights and the two lefts. At first the dog stayed with him, but after a while Kirby gave up.

Smiling, Kodi made his way to a familiar house. Thankfully, the lights were still on making it easier to do the deed. Kodi let out a hollow howl. He heard scampering, before his mother, Jenna made her way out.

"Kodi?", Jenna asked.

"Yeah, it's me mom", Kodi replied still partially covered by darkness.

Jenna tentatively walked up to her son before embracing him. "I'm so glad you are home. Wait! Where is Balto?"

Kodi sighed before responding, "He had to drop off Dusty at the boiler room."

"It's good you are here", Jenna said tears now flowing.

"Mom, I'm so sorry", Kodi said.

"Don't worry Kodi, I forgive you", Jenna replied.

"No mom, I'm so sorry", Kodi said but this time in a dark tone. Suddenly five wolves appeared by Kodi's side. Jenna was understandably terrified. "Meet my new family, mother."

"How could you? How could you?", Jenna asked.

"Things happen", Kodi replied simply. He motioned over to the wolves who the surrounded Jenna.

"You're coming with us", Manitoba snickered.

The five wolves escorted a stunned Jenna before Kodi yelled, "Kirby, I know you're out there. When Balto arrives, tell him to come to the cave." With that the seven of them disappeared into the night.

Balto and Dusty arrived in Nome. Unsurprisingly, Nome was asleep. "Dusty, go to the boiler room and break the news to the mail team."

"No, I'm going to help you break the news to Jenna. If I'm not there, who knows what will happen with you", Jenna responded.

Before Balto could respond Kirby rushed to them, out of breath. He got his bearings before saying, "Balto, Kodi came back but he kidnapped Jenna."

Balto's world froze for just a moment. When he got his bearings, his face contorted to anger. "That's enough! I'm going to stop Kodi, even if it's the last thing I'll do!" With that, Balto took off with Dusty behind him, leaving a gassed Kirby in their wake.