Chapter 4
"My name is Kodiak and I have come to see my sister Aleu." replied Kodiak. "That is a good one I have come to see my sister Aleu, ha did you think I was going to really fall for it get lost before I kill you." the wolf told Kodiak." I refuse until I see my sister." insisted Kodiak." Look kid, just go back to the southern wolf pack and tell them no matter what they try it won't work ok." said the wolf." First of all I won't go until I see my sister and second I don't know any southern wolf pack." replied Kodiak. "I didn't want to have to kill you but you made me do it." said the wolf as he walked up to Kodiak ready to fight.
"It's ok Niju he is telling the truth." said Balto as he walked up to them." So your the son of Balto are you well I am sorry for that but the southern wolf pack will stop at nothing to see Aleu dead." Niju told Kodiak." That is ok but I don't think I would have liked to be me if my dad didn't show up when he did." replied Kodiak knowing that he would have had no chance fighting against a full grown wolf." Now you two follow me and I will lead you to Aleu." said Niju.
Kodiak let his dad go before him and looked around to see wolves watching them from both sides.
"She is over there." said Niju as he pointed ahead of them and then walked back to his post. Balto walked forwards and saw Aleu lying down on her right side near a cave. "Hi poppa." greeted Aleu with a facial expression that told him she was in pain.
Balto looked over her and saw that the bullet had hit her in the upper left back leg.
"Does it hurt bad." asked Balto as Kodiak appeared beside his dad. "Not that bad I guess I am lucky it was a low powered gun." said Aleu. "Who is that?" asked Aleu. "It is ok, he is your younger brother Kodiak." answered Balto. "Well then Kodiak, not only do I give the orders because I am in charge around here, but I also give the orders because I am your older sister got it." Aleu told Kodiak. "Ok, but we better get you to the Nome animal clinic." said Kodiak. "I won't leave my pack." answered Aleu.
"Dad I need to talk to you." said Kodiak as he walked away from Aleu so she didn't here what he said. "How long do you think she will last like that?" asked Kodiak. "Not long I am afraid." replied Balto. "That's what I feared but she won't leave the pack, how did she get to be so stubborn ." asked Kodiak then he walked back to his sister.
"Look Aleu you have to go to the animal hospital now." Kodiak told Aleu almost ordering. "I won't leave my..." Aleu was cut of half way for she had to stop because of the pain. "You should listen to your brother Aleu." said Nava. "Oh Nava don't you start, as leader it is my job to lead the pack." said Aleu trying to speak clearly. "Yes, I know it is, but how can you lead in the condition that you are in now, besides Niju and I can take care of the pack while you are gone." replied Nava. "Don't worry I will be better by tomorrow you will see." said Aleu. "For the mean time dad you and Kodiak can sleep in the cave, that is were I would usually sleep, but I can't right now because it hurts to much to move." Said Aleu.
Balto and Kodiak went inside the cave and had a look were they would be sleeping. As they came out Balto heard the flapping of wings and saw Valdez land near Aleu with a freshly caught fish.
"Thank you Valdez." said Aleu. "That is ok do you want me to find another one?" asked Valdez. "No, one is enough." replied Aleu. "How come, you usually eat two or three?" asked Valdez. "I err have already eaten a little while ago and now don't feel hungry." replied Aleu not telling that she didn't really want to eat any more because she hurt too much. "Ok if you say so." said Valdez, and then he flew away.
Night came and Balto and Kodiak slept in the cave while Aleu slept near the entrance. Balto woke up in the middle of the night for some reason and walked out side and saw that Aleu was shivering so he laid down in front of her to block the breeze. Morning came and Kodiak woke up to find himself on his own in the cave so he walked out side and half awake nearly tripped on Balto but just missed him. "Sleepy heads." Thought Kodiak as he stepped over them and made his way to the beach.
Kodiak returned a little while latter with two fish in his mouth which he had caught for Aleu but found that only Balto was awake and Aleu was just waking up. Hey sister I got some food for you." mumbled Kodiak as he tried to talk and hold the fish in his mouth at the same time. "Thanks Kodiak, but I am not hungry right now." said Aleu. "Ok, you don't have to be so formal, you know you can just call me Kodi." replied Kodiak. "Ok thanks Kodi, but I will eat them latter." said Aleu with her eyes still closed. "Are you feeling better today." asked Kodiak." Um err yes actually I am." said Aleu hiding the fact that she had a massive headache. "That's good then do you want me to do anything else." asked Kodiak. "Well actually you can go and...."Aleu didn't finish because she fell unconscious.
"Aleu, Aleu." shouted Balto as Kodiak came running back. "What is wrong?" asked Kodiak. "She is unconscious, she needs to see a veterinarian!" exclaimed Balto.