On the day that they left, he had walked over to Balta, who had been sitting with Jenna, giving her at least a little comfort in knowing her friend was there to support her. The half-wolf looked up as he approached them, amber eyes pleading with him to be safe. He pressed his forehead against hers, telling her without words that he and the team would be back soon with the medicine.
As Steel and his team left, his only thought was getting back with the medicine for Balta. The team ran hard, trying to make in to the train depot before the blizzard hit. They made it to the depot in record time, Steel was tired but knew he had to get the medicine back to the town. The humans loaded the crate of medicine and the team was off once again. They were off to a good start back until a blizzard blind-sided them. Steel, not used to harsh blizzards like this, panicked. He couldn't tell which way was which. He was so panicked that he didn't pay attention to where they were going, and collision ensued.
They musher hit his head, rendering him unconscious. All the dogs were scattered. Steel sat there, heart racing, panting. He couldn't believe this had happened. They couldn't find their way back, there was no way of getting the medicine back in time to save the kids. For once in his life, Steel felt absolutely and completely hopeless.