Chapter Eighteen: Let the Road part 2
5:30 PM, Nome, Alaska
Emily, Atticus, Balto and Jenna all walk over to the post office. Balto stayed in front of the group. "Emily are you sure about this?" Atticus asked as they walked into the post office. Emily stopped as she opened the door and looked at Atticus. "Yes I'm sure," Emily said then she walked into the post office. Atticus rolled his eyes before he walked in the post office. Balto looked around the post office to try to find his son. Balto then looked to his left seeing his son Kodi with Dusty and the pup's.
"Kodi I need to talk to you," Balto said as he walked up to him. Kodi turned around to find his father walking over to him. "Dad?" Kodi said surprised to see his father. Kodi's children have never seen their grandfather yet so they went behind their mother. "Dad are feeling better?" Kodi asked. Balto nodded, "Much better. Now that I know where Max, Thomas and Ozzy are," Balto explained. Kodi was surprised once more.
"Max is alright?" Kodi asked. Balto nodded. "I need you and your team to come help me look for them," Balto ordered. Kodi looked down away from his father. "Dad I want to help but the team is on their vacation," Kodi said still looking down. Balto then sighed and looked down, "Wait here then I have a plan," Balto said just as he walked over to the door and went through the doggie door. Emily tried to follow him but Jenna got in front of the door stopping her. Emily then got down on her knees and started to pet Jenna's head. "You know he has a plan," Emily said softly.
Jenna barked in reponse. Emily chuckled. "Yeah I know he does too," Emily said softly. Balto walked over to the boiler room and walked inside. Everyone looked towards the door as Balto walked into the boiler room. "Balto?" Kaltag asked. Balto then took a deeo breath and walked over to his friend. "Kaltag, where are Nikki, Star and Charlie?" Balto asked. Kaltag then looked to the back of the boiler room. "Their all in the back. Why?" Kaltag asked. Balto smiled "I know where my grandson is," Balto answered. Kaltah eyes grew wide, "You do?" Kaltag asked. Balto nodded.
Kaltag smiled. "Follow me," Kaltag said as he stood up. Balto nodded and followed him to the back of the boiler room. Kaltag then put his right paw on the back wall and pushed it. "This is where are best sled dog racers chill out," Kaltag explained. Balto nodded as they both walked into the hidden room. Nikki, Star and Charlie all looked at the door as it opened. "Balto?" they all said as he walked into the room. "I need all of help," Balto said as he walked over to them. The group of the three then stood up. "I know Where Max and his friend's are," Balto explained. The group then looked at each other then looked back at Balto.
"You do? But how?" Charlie asked Balto shook his head. "No time to explain but I need you now. Meet me at the post office in a hour alright?," Balto explained. The group looked at each other again before they looked back at Balto. Balto then turned around and walked out of the hidden room with Kaltag behind him. "So you want us to meet you at the post office in a hour?" Kaltag asked as he followed Balto to the boiler room door. Balto then turned around and looked at his friend and nodded. Kaltag nodded. "So whre are you going now?" Kaltag asked. Balto looked away from Kaltag.
"I have one more person to ask for help," Balto said in a soft tone. Before Kaltag could say anything else, Balto was already walking towards his boat. Kaltag could only watch his friend walk away. Kaltag then walked back into the boiler room to get the group ready. Balto walked up to his boat and saw the one and only person that rased him through his life. "Boris," Balto said softly. Boris then stopped moping the boat floor and turned and seeing his son. "Balto!" Boris shouted as he ran other to Balto giving him a big hug. "Balto I thought you would never talk again," Boris said still hugging around his neck.
"Boris I messed you too. But I need help," Balto asked. Boris then stopped hugging his son. "Anything for wolf dog who save at least three times may more," Boris said cheerfuly. Balto chuckled. "I need you help finding Max. I think I know where he is but I need eyes in the sky," Balto explained. Boris laughed, "Why haven't you asked me before I will do anything you ask for," Boris said with a smiled. Balto smiled back. "Great now I need you to follow me to the post office," Balto asked. Boris nodded, "Alright lets get going," Boris said as he walked outside of the boat.
Boris then flew into the sky and started to fly over to the post office. Balto was right on his tail as he started to run after him. About hour has passed and as planned Balto met everyone at the post office. Balto then walked into the post office with everyone he contacted right behind him. Emily and Atticus watched as Balto brought all his friends inside the post office. "Okay thats good I didn't know he could do that," Atticus said as they all walked in. Emily looked at Atticus. "I told you," Emily said Atticus rolled his eyes.
"Alright Everyone I got all here because I know where Max is and he's alive." Balto explained. Everyone looked at each other and nodded. "Alright so whats the plan dad?" Kodi asked. Balto looked at his son. "First we need a sled," Balto said with a smile as he turned to look at Atticus. Everyone then turned to looked at Atticus even Emily. Atticus looked at everyone in the room. "Why are they looking at me?" Atticus asked. Emily then walked forward, "They want you to help them get something," Emily stated. "Oh great," Atticus added. Emily then walked over to Balto and started to pet him on the head.
"I think I know what you have in mind," Emily said as she patted the top of Balto's head. Balto barked in repsonse. Emily then stood up and looked at Atticus. "Come on I know what he wants," Emily said as she rushed Atticus out the door. "Where are we going?" Atticus asked. Emily smiled, "You'll see," Emily replied as they both started to walk down the street towards the sled shop. "What are we doing here?" Atticus asked. Emily sighed as she looked at Atticus. "You work here right?" Emily asked. Atticus looked at Emily and shook his head.
"Used too," Atticus answered. Emily sighed again and grabbed his arm and pulled him towards the back of the shop. "Well you know that use old sleds and put them in the back right?" Emily asked. Atticus nodded. "Yeah they do. What are you thinking?" Atticus asked. Emily smiled and opened the back gate. Atticus shook his head as they both walked into the back yard. They both saw everything they needed for Balto. "Aright now lets get what we need and get out," Emily said as she started to grab everything they needed besides the sled. "Emily this is stealing!" Atticus exclamed. Emily turned and looked at Atticus and smiled.
"No we're just borrowing," Emily said Atticus shook his head and didn't a touch a thing. "No I won't go though with this. I..." before Atticus could finish he was stopped by a kiss from Emily. Emily then broke the kiss with a smile, "Just trust me okay?" Emily said as she countinued to do what she was doing. Atticus just nodded being speech less he grabbed a used sled and then they were off heading back to the post office. Emily and Atticus both walked into the post office with all the stuff. Balto wasn't surprised to find Emily doing what he wanted even though she couldn't understand him anymore but she could feel it
"Alright lets move!" Balto ordered. Everyone then went outside and got into place were they would normally would go if they were to race. Balto had only chosen Charlie, Kodi, Kaltag, Nikki and Star to go with him. Emily started to get ready to leave with them but Atticus stopped her. "I'll go," Atticus said Emily looked up at Atticus. "What no I'm going too," Emily said with a hard tone. Atticus shook his head. "I left Thomas once before and I'm not leaving him now," Atticus explained. Before Emily could say anything else he kissed her sofly and then broke the kiss and got on the sled. Balto looked forward at the open road feeling that same feel he had on the serum run.
"I'll bring him back I promise!" Atticus shouted just as Balto led the way on to finding Max, Thomas and Ozzy. Boris then took off into the sky ahead of the team to get a birds eye view. "I know you will," Emily said softly as she turned around and started to walk home with Jenna right beisde her. A strong wind blew just as Emily started for home and the team heading for the search.
Plot Twist! well maybe not hahaha were you hopping for a Thomas and Emily hook up? nah and anyways guys um there are only three chapters left! :O yeah so hahaha dont worry we still have one more to go which is Natvie and we have Jaxson to hear his story and how his storyline goes so yeah lol and hey looked at my profile and you will find two links to my Q&A and i'm still doing that too please send me more Q's because i'm going to start part 3 for Q&A soon so be ready! Smiles! :D