Chapter 10. Balto's Proposal
Later that week Balto figured that now was the time for him to propose to Jenna.
Although Balto and Jenna had been dating for at least two weeks Balto felt like he wanted Jenna to be more than just his girlfriend.
But the problem was that if Balto wanted to propose to Jenna he needed...a ring.
Since Balto was an outcast and that he wasn't a working dog he didn't have money to buy a ring.
Balto was laying down trying to figure out what do when Jenna came by and laid down next to him.
"Balto whats wrong you've been quite for a while?" Jenna asked worried about her boyfriend.
Balto didn't want to tell Jenna about his planned proposal so he just told her a something else he had on his mind.
"Oh its nothing Jenna I just miss Nome and all of those fun things we did together there." Balto said.
"I miss Nome too Balto and I also miss all those fun things we did together there but you know it was the only way that we'll be safe from Steele and Elizabeth." Jenna said nuzzling him.
Balto nuzzled Jenna back.
Jenna then stood up and she walked off.
"Jen wait where are you going?" Balto asked.
"I'm going for a walk with Farrah we'll be back in a while." Jenna replied.
"Okay you two be safe okay I love you Jen." Balto said standing up and giving Jenna a kiss on the top of the head.
"I love you too Balto we'll be fine its not like Steele and Elizabeth followed us here." Jenna said with a giggle.
Balto chuckled at Jenna's comment and he nuzzled her one last time before he let her go hang out with Farrah.
Once Jenna was gone Balto laid back down Diego cam over to Balto and he laid down next to him.
"Hey Balto." Diego said.
"Oh hey Diego." Balto said.
"What wrong with ya Balto you've been laying around for a while?" Diego asked.
"I'm fine Jenna just asked me that a minute ago I just miss those fun things we did together when we were back in Nome." Balto said.
"Oh come on I know you that you have some other thing goin' on in that head of yours aside from missing those fun romantic things that you did with Jenny back in Nome." Diego said.
Balto the sighed deeply.
"Okay Diego you can't tell Jenna about this its a surprise." Balto said.
"What is it?" Diego said.
"I want to propose to her." Balto replied.
"You're saying..." Diego started.
"Yes I want Jenna to be my mate." Balto said with a smile on his face.
"Oh well congratulations." Diego said.
"Thanks but the problem is that I need a ring and I don't have enough money for one." Balto said with a frown replacing his smile.
Diego thought to himself for a second.
"Hey Balto I have a few bucks on me maybe it should be enough for ya to get Jenna a ring." Diego said.
"Thanks Diego." Balto said.
"Now lets get going before Jenna and Farrah get back." Diego said.
Balto nodded and he Diego left the shed and walked into town.
A Few Moments later...
A few minutes later, Diego and Balto stumbled upon a little Chihuahua sitting at a table with some rings, "Perfect! Let's see how much he wants for one of these." Balto suggested
"Ehh I don't know Balto, these look really expensive." Diego said
"Relax, if we don't find one here then we'll go someplace else." Balto said with a smile
"Okay, your money anyways." Diego said
Balto and Diego walked up to the stand and the little dog looked at them, "Eh man, what can I help you with? Gold, diamonds I got it all man!" The chihuahua said
"I'm looking for an engagement ring for my girlfriend, what's the best deal you have?" Balto asked
"Eh man, I got you covered! Take a look at this one here man, it's pure gold with a little piece of diamond in the middle man!" The chihuahua said
"How much is it? Is it real gold?" Balto asked
"Since it's for your special woman man, I'll cut you a sweet deal man! How about 100 bones man?" The chihuahua asked
"Well, I've got 75, Diego, what do you have?" Balto asked
"I have 45, here's the other 25." Diego said, handing him the other 25 bones to pay for the ring
"Are you sure? That's more than half your money!" Balto said
"Balto, having someone as special as Jenna, it's worth it, plus I wasn't in for retirement anyways." Diego said
"Thank you Diego, I'll pay you back somehow!" Balto said
"Your story touches my heart man! Here's you ring man! Here's 10 back, go get your special woman man!" The chihuahua said
"Thank you sir! But, you didn't have to do that, why did you?" Balto asked
"Oh please man, just call me Paco man! It was a crazy story man, mi corazon was the best I ever had, but she flew to the great beyond not too long ago man, just thinking about it makes me cry man!" Paco said
"I'll pay you back someday Paco, tell me, what was her name?" Balto asked
"Her name, was Julia man, she was like an angel, sandy golden fur, the most beautiful eyes man, I'm telling you man, she was like a dream to me man." Paco said
"I'm sorry for Julia, but you know, she's probably really proud of you Paco, of how you've made a name for yourself and gotten through life on your own." Balto said
"You really think so man?" Paco asked, tearing up
"I know so Paco, I truly do." Balto said
"Thank you man, now go, go find the one you desire, and give her that special ring man!" Paco said
Balto and Diego nodded and the two ran off to find Farrah and Jenna
It took some time but Balto and Diego were able to find Jenna and Farrah.
"Finally we've been looking everywhere for ya both." Balto said breathlessly.
"Balto, Diego are you two okay what's wrong?" Ferrah asked.
"No nothing is wrong." Diego said after being able to catch his breath.
"Then what are you two doing here?" Jenna asked total confused.
Balto then took a deep breath and he walked up to Jenna.
"Jenna there's something I want to ask you." Balto said to Jenna.
"What is it Balto?" Jenna asked her boyfriend.
Balto then pulled out the ring and showed it to Jenna.
"Jenna we've been together for many weeks now and I want you to be more than just my girlfriend." Balto started.
"Wait Balto you're saying..." Jenna said.
"Jenna will make me the happiest dog ever and marry me?" Balto asked.
Jenna felt her heart beat rapidly in her chest and tears of joy came to her amber.
"Y-Y-Y-Yes!" Jenna said.
Balto smiled he grabbed Jenna's front paw and he put the ring on.
Jenna was struggling with her tears of joy.
"Come here." Balto said extending his arms out.
Jenna buried her face into Balto's chest and sobbed with joy.
Jenna then gave Balto a kiss on the lips
"Oh Balto I love you so much." Jenna said sobbing happily.
"I love you too Jenna." Balto said.
"Aww that's so sweet Diego." Farrah said as she felt a tear of joy slid down her cheek.
Diego nodded in response.
Meanwhile...
Steele and Elizabeth hopped off the freight train they took to Nenana and looked around for who they were supposed to meet, "So, Steely who are these guys again?" Elizabeth asked
"Heh, two guys I used to hang around when I was a little ankle biter." Steele said
"Oh okay Steely, as long as you trust them." Elizabeth said
"I do Lizzy, trust me, they won't hesitate." Steele said
Steele led Elizabeth to an alleyway where Steele and his friends used to hang out, and two dogs emerged out of the shadows, "You picked the wrong alleyway fool!" one of the dogs said, walking slowly towards them
"Hey, fellas, I think you know who i am, remember this?" Steele asked, doing a weird paw gesture
The dog knew immediately who he was, "Steele? Ohhh my dog, how've you been?" the dog asked
"Good, how about you Jacob?" Steele asked with a smile
"I've been fine, hey Ryo! Get out here man, an old pal is here!" Jacob shouted out
A large grey wolf emerged from he shadow, "Steele? What do you want?" Ryo asked
"Now is that any way to greet an old buddy? Man, you look like you've been in a few fights lately!" Steele said, observing all of Ryo's cuts
"You know what, I'm sorry buddy, come here man, give me a bro hug!" Ryo said, giving Steele a pat on the back, "Now I know you and your girlfriend here didn't come to us just for a friendly greeting, what are you two visiting a couple of old lowlifes?" Ryo asked
"You know me too well Ryo, how do you feel about killing these two mutts from our town?" Steele asked with an evil smile
"You know I'm up for it, how about you Jacob?" Ryo asked
"I'm always down for a killing!" Jacob said
"So, what's the game plan?" Ryo asked
"Alright, so right now they're on the outskirts of town, probably having the time of their lives, so I say, we kill their friends first, then we sneak up on them, and tear into their throats!" Steele said with an evil smile
"Violent as ever, I like it buddy, let's move out!" Ryo said
"Wait, I figure we wait until morning so we can enjoy the sights here and get ready." Elizabeth said
"What do you think guys, wait until morning, or do it tonight?" Steele asked
"It's your call Steele, we're fine with either." Jacob said.
A/N drewdog302: Looks like we got new enemies that Balto and Jenna have to face will they both survive Steele and Elizabeths's plots guess we'll find out in chapter 11.
A/N NightWolfZilvia: Another day, another chapter! I cant wait to see what Drew has planned for the rest of the story! See you guys in Chapter XI or 11!