Chapter 8. The Long Journey To Nenana
It had been two weeks since Balto and Jenna left Nome for Nenana although it meant that they had to leave some fun memories behind like the day they first met, the night where they had their first date together, and the day where Balto took care of Jenna when she was sick.
Despite that it was the only that they'll be safe from Steele and Elizabeth's ambitions.
During those two weeks of traveling Balto and Jenna had been facing LOTS of obstacles they barely escaped a bear attack, Jenna sprained her ankle on day one.
Now it was day 14 since Balto and Jenna left Nome and they caught in a blizzard.
Since Balto was half wolf and had thick fur he was able to resist the cold weather but he'll begin to loose body heat if he didn't find he and Jenna shelter.
Jenna however was taken a beating from the cold weather she didn't have thick fur like Balto did the poor red husky shivered as the cold weather blew past her.
"B-Balto I'm s-s-so c-c-c-cold." Jenna said shivering.
"It'll be okay Jenna We'll find shelter soon I promise." Balto said reassuringly to his girlfriend.
At one point Jenna grew so weak from the cold that her leg gave out on her and she fell into the snow.
"Jenna!" Balto cried as he ran up to her.
"B-Balto I'm too c-c-cold and w-weak to go any further." Jenna said shivering.
"Come on Jenna, we have to keep moving their worse things than freezing to death." Balto said helping Jenna up.
Jenna felt her legs wobble and they then gave out again and she fell but Balto caught her and made her lean on him for support.
Balto then wrapped his paws around Jenna and embraced her in a tight hug.
Jenna didn't hug back she didn't want to ruin this nice feeling she just closed her eyes and nuzzled his chest fur this was probably the warmest hug that Balto has ever given her.
Balto and Jenna for the next five minutes just remained in their romantic embrace while Balto shared his warmth with her while Jenna had her head against Balto's chest listening to his steady heart beat.
They didn't want the moment to end but finding shelter was their top priority than love right now.
Balto then released Jenna from his hug.
"You feel better now Jen?" Balto asked.
"Yes Balto I feel better now." Jenna replied.
"Good let get going before the wind picks up." Balto said.
Jenna nodded and she walked next to her boyfriend down the trail.
Later that evening...
"Come on Jen, I know a place near here" Balto said
"I hope its someplace warm out of the open *jitter* I'm so cold Balto." Jenna said, shivering
"Dont worry, I have a secret spot out here, trust me, it'll be worth it." Balto said
"*pant pant* I sure hope so, I need to sleep." Jenna said
"You'll go right to sleep after I show this to you." Balto said, leading her to a crack beside a mountain
"You sure this is it?" Jenna asked
"Don't worry, I've been here before, in fact this is where I go during christmas." Balto said.
Jenna walked in and saw a pile of cotton with a blanket, "Looks cozy and warm." Jenna said, walking over to the blanket
"Now, I have something to show you, watch here." Balto said walking over to a rock with multi colored broken bottles
"What is it Balto?" Jenna asked
"Just hang on a sec." Balto said, bringing a lamp over, and tilting one of the bottles to the north,
Jenna couldn't believe her eyes, "Balto! It's the Aurora Borealis! How did you?"
"It's and old trick I learned from my mother, beautiful isn't it?" Balto asked
"I love it Balto, you'll have to teach me someday." Jenna said
"Yeah, now how about we get some rest?" Balto suggested
"Yeah, come on, I saved you a spot inder the blanket." Jenna said, pulling the cover to the side.
Balto accepted the offer and laid Balto laid down Jenna snuggled next to him and nuzzled him.
Balto nuzzled her back and Jenna yawned she then curled up an rested her head on Balto's front paws.
"Goodnight Balto I love you." Jenna said falling asleep.
"I love you too Jenna goodnight." Balto said stroking Jenna's soft red fur.
Balto and Jenna then fell asleep with the Aurora Borealis still going making it a symbol of their inseparable love.
The Next Morning...
The next morning Balto and Jenna were ready to go they only had 2 days left until they reached Nenana.
Jenna was depressed she didn't know if she and Balto were ever going to see the cave again.
"Don't worry Jenna the place will still be here when we get back." Balto said reassuring to his girlfriend.
"Yeah but I'm really going to miss this place." Jenna said sadly.
"We'll be back around Christmas." Balto said stroking her fur before the two beginning to walk.
But 10 miles into their walk down the trail Balto's tail accidently slid underneath Jenna's nose.
Jenna felt her sinuses tickle and she couldn't hold it in and she let out a loud sneeze.
"ACHOO!"
"Bless you Jenna." Balto said.
Jenna giggled and she continued to follow Balto down the trail.
about one minute later Jenna turned around and she gasped.
"Balto." Jenna said.
"What is it Jenna is something..."
Balto didn't finish because he saw a massive Avalanche and it was coming down the mountain coming straight at them.
"Jenna run, run, run!" Balto cried. Jenna and Balto took off running to the opposite direction, "Balto, I can't run any faster!" Jenna said, pushing herself to keep up
"You can do it Jenna! Keep pushing!" Balto said
"*pant pant pant* I'm not gonna..."
"Look, Jenna! There's a cave, follow me!" Balto shouted, running inside the cave with Jenna following behind.
"Whew...that was close." Jenna said, trying to catch her breath, suddenly something touched her side, "Who's there?!" Jenna screamed.
"It's me Jenna, shhhhhh I got you." Balto said, embracing his girlfriend
"Whew, Balto it's dark down here, how are we going to find our way out?" Jenna asked
"Balto stepped around a bit, and his leg hit something, "A torch? Down here, well let's get this thing lit up!" Balto said, striking it against the ground, and suddenly the two could see each other's faces, "Come on Jenna, let's go." Balto said
"Go where?" Jenna asked
"To Nenana, silly!" Balto said, walking down a pathway
Jenna followed behind and the two made their way through the cave
A/N drewdog302: here we go folks another awesome chapter all typed up and also me and Blake are gonna take a little break from this story to work on Chapter 6 of "Dingo's Tale III: For The Of Family" so stayed tuned for that and be sure to check out "Dingo's Tale III: For The Love Of Family" as well. Alright Blake what do you have to say for us?
A/N NightWolfZilvia: Well guys, yet another great chapter of this amazing story written by drew here, and I cannot wait to see what he has planned for the future, see you guys next in Dingo's Tale III!