Hi guys just wanted to say that the next Chapter is up so have a look
when I wake Up I Had to tell my brothers about the test. So I got up and ran into town to tell the guys. When I got into town I saw that Balto Solaris and K when all were in the boiler room.
"Guys I just had another dream." What was It about Balto said worried. There is a prophecy that states that when the four sons of Aniu meet up the "true test will begin". Well this is wierd. K said. Well this could mean that but before K could finish his sentence there was a flash of light and then we were in the was in the most beautiful and peaceful place I have ever seen. where are we Solaris said in aw. You are in the spirit world said a motherly voice. We all turned around to see our mother Aniu looking at us with her deep amber eyes. "Mother is that you?" Solaris said with tears in his eyes.
"Yes it is my sweet Solaris." she answered
Then he ran up to her and nuzzled her along with Balto and Winter But K looked uncomfortable.
"K are you ok?" Aniu said with concern .
"Yes I'm fine but why did you bring us here?" he asked.
"That's what I am about to show you" she backed up and opened up golden gates that revealed a beautiful land. So when we got to Aniu's Ice cavern she told us that when she turned mortal she wanted for her sons to be great spirits like her or at least become legends. So before she turned mortal she imprinted a test that when her four sons Balto the swift Solaris the brown K the smart and Winter the pure. to earn their immortality and become great spirits. "so this is a test to see if we are worthy to become Great Spirits"K asked. "yes my son and the test is starting now". and with a howl we were transported to Vancouver, canada to the "testing ground"
"So where do we go I said."
"I think that we should go that way" Balto said and balto printed to a canyon. We all said that was a decent idea so we when into the canyon.
After walking for five miles we got to the first test I think.
There was a big bear in our way But it looked really familiar and just then I looked into his eyes and saw what he was going to to us.
" Guys we have to make a run for it" I said. "Why" Solaris said." Because I saw it's thoughts It wants to kill us." So we ran for it we got to the end to the canyon there was a magic barrier that will not let us go tell we do the test fine
Solaris POV:
Before anyone could react the monster was on top of us "Everyone scatter, that will confuse him" I shouted at the rest of the group "Trust me it's our only chance, We've gotta catch him from behind" Before I could finish he swung at me and I was thrown violently into a tree beside me, It took a moment or two to regain my composure and make another move. I had a pretty massive headache from the blow. Probably a concussion but it was better than being a pile of bear meat. That was for sure
"I'm fine guys" I lied "We need to catch it from behind or we have absolutely no chance of taking it down" I added in a huff of air. This old grizzly was a stubborn one and taking it down was not going to be easy. It would be a team effort and them outnumbering it to
pass this crucial communication test of sorts
"Balto bro I don't know how you did this twice in the past with so little help but this is crazy you know that right" I rambled as I dodged being slashed at by mere inches again.
"So you need my help that's what you are saying" Balto said with pride.
"Uh. yeah unless you want to take me back to Nome as wolf meat bro" I said sarcastically
"Fine I guess I'll help you then." Balto said with
I missed just barely being crushed alive as the bear tripped over itself and fell missing me by inches. I thought 'For sure that was closer than I wanted it to be' and I said aloud while shaking and panting profusely
"Damn that was way too close" Then I had a pretty valuable epiphany
"NOW. aim for the throat while he is still down. This might be our only chance guys. He's insanely strong!" I shouted and when I did I heard a very familiar and warm voice say "Well done my son" And realized I had done my part in this test and this was just all an elaborate illusion from our mother and spirit guide to test our wits and strength and that we had passed with flying colors. Surely we all knew we weren't indestructible but we did what we all had to to survive out here in this brash and rough wilderness we all called our home away from home. This kind of crazy life in the wild was surely no Sunday stroll in Central Park. If one thing was for sure only the strongest survived out here. So as for Central Park If we were even in the right state or city but first of all this was Alaska not New York City and second of all that's probably for another story is it not?
Then the white wolf appeared before me and no one else and asked "are you ready for your second challenge now?" to which I replied "Yes mother and thank you for the encouragement" 'So far so good' I thought to myself as she said "It's only going to be harder from here on out. Good luck my sons" as the second challenge began. This one was for my brother Kallisto and we had no idea what was in store for us all next. But whatever it was it damn sure wasn't gonna be easy I knew that much was true.
Kallisto's POV:
We were transported to an forest and there was an owl waiting for us. "I wonder who's challenge this is." "I need the wolf named Kallisto." So I stepped up and waited for my Challenge to start. "Your mother Aniu had told me that she had gifted with smarts and strong will power. Did she not?" he asked "yes she did I said in reply." "then it's time to put your wits to the test." The owl said."First Question what is the square root of 105?" "57" "What is the capital of France?" "Paris" " and what is the how do you spell Divorce." "D-I-V-O-R-C-E" "Great you got all of them right." "Now on to the 3rd challenge." The owl pulled an olive branch and then the ground below us opened into a hole and we fell.
Balto's POV:
"Where the heck are we?" I asked everyone else and then the lights went out. Good think wolves and other canines had such good night vision or we'd be in trouble
"Wherever we are I don't like the looks of this" I added "Any ideas. It seems we fell through some ancient trap door or something but how did it even get there in the first place?"
"It looks like this is some kind of ancient Inuit holy temple or something" Solaris said, I have seen many of these inscriptions on totem poles around Nome and White Mountian whenever I have been near them. They seem to be a dead ringer match for them" he added. He seemed to be right. "That one cave that Aleu and I passed through had a lot of these same inscriptions and I was told by a pack member that they had been there for centuries according to the spirits and were intended to keep the pack lands clear of impurities. I wasn't sure if I believed it at first but then I was told the same thing by our mother on the way back home. I'm not entirely sure why I remember that so well" I said in reply
Just then a snow leopard was in front she was strong and well built for her age and Winter seemed to have an interest in her. "I come here in search of the one named Balto". she said
"That would be me" I said. "What do you need from me?" I asked a bit surprised this newcomer was a cat of all things
"and not me?" Winter butted in. "So let's get down to it. What's it going to be?" I asked again. I figured if they were asking for me it would be either A. a challenge of my speed and endurance or B. it would be a survivalist challenge either one of which I excelled in and neither would be much of a problem or so I thought. "Sometime today would be nice" I said with a bit of sarcasm. Not to be a jerk but did this cat seriously think they'd beat the fastest thing on four legs this part of Alaska?
"Hey don't be rude to her" Winter said to defend her.
"That was meant jokingly bro. I have a mate remember. I know how to treat ladies" I interjected
"I think that Winter has a crush". Solaris said to Kallisto in almost like a half whisper
"I don't". Winter said back in an equally sarcastic manner. Was it any surprise these two were brothers because they both acted so alike. |
"Ok so can we get to biz."The snow leopard said "your Mother told me about Balto being Gifted with swiftness so I am here to test that and you mother also said that one of you will soon be my "forever" whatever that means" she said.
So before them in this next room was an immense and widespread obstacle course with every kind of endurance, strength and speed challenge that you could face in the wild or on the trail.
'This is gonna be too much fun' I thought silently to myself 'What a piece of cake'
The course was huge. "Each competitor must complete three laps. The fastest competitor to complete the three laps is the winner. If a tie is to happen the competitor with the fastest single lap time will win. Is this understood competitors?" Solaris asked
"This is going to be too easy. 10/4. gotcha bro" I said as I approached the starting line to stage the start.
I saw Winter talking to the snow leopard and I heard them say. " so never got an name."Winter said flirting "Uh my names Jasmine" The leopard said in reply while putting her tail under Winter's chin.
As the green flag dropped we were both about dead even going into the first set of turns and as we got there experience paid off for me as I got the wholeshot out of the short chute and opened up about 4 tenths of a second. My lighter weight and muscle management gave me the upper hand through the slaloms and over the walls we had to jump but my opponent closed the gap quick on the ice and I lost time. I was never good on ice so I had to haul it on the last few corners and I sailed it down into the last corner. As we approached the line we were so close no camera or eye could determine a winner Fortunately for me my second lap was faster than hers so I won based on that and that only
"Good race. Don't be discouraged for losing" I said "It happens to the best of us" I added. As a longtime racer I knew this all too well. Second sucked but that's racing.
And as soon as I said that we fell togut a hole again
Winter's POV
We were falling down a hole. Something about Jasmine just makes me happy inside and what did Jasmine mean by her "forever" It could not be Balto or Solaris and Kallison did not want a mate I was the only one that was single. "Hey Solaris can I talk to you" I asked him with a little worry my voice. "Sure bro what's up?" "What if I told you that I was in love with Jasmine and I know that it is forbidden for a canine and a feline to mate but I just love her too much."
"I have always said that old law was crazy and cruel but it is what it is. We don't need something happening to you this soon. Be careful who this word gets around to. As a cop I normally would make an arrest on this but because you are my brother I'll let it go. Just be try safe and don't blurt this out in town or it will be my ass." Solaris said
"Where are we now?" Kallisto asked. This was getting a bit silly now. " I have no idea" he replied and then added "So who's turn is it now?" he asked "you went Balto went Solaris went that means that."
and just before I could finish a sentence the ground started shaking violently and a podium shot out from beneath me that and then a winged wolf came down and asked me. Winter with fur as white as snow you were also gifted by your mother with purity and divinity. Is this right she asked." " yes it is" I said in reply and just then I was vaulted up into the air with the pale white aura from my morph and then I felt the aura dig into my skin and fur and I felt much stronger, smarter, and faster as it dug its way deep into my soul. And then it stopped cold.
"What the hell just happened up there?" all three of the others said in practical unison on the ground below. Of course there was no answer right then "I hope that wasn't anything serious" added Solaris.
"The final challenge is complete the mysterious yet oh so familiar winged wolf said just then I was set down on the ground with all my brothers around me worried if I was hurt.
"First of all are you ok and second of all. Why was all that hype and ado for nothing?" Solaris asked 'Somehow I get the strange feeling there was more to that than I'm seeing or hearing here' he thought silently and as if his thoughts were being read Winter finally said to Solaris
"Yes I am fine but no it was not just nothing that was to strengthen my Powers when that aura was digging into my soul I felt stronger,swifter,wiser than I already was before"
Just then in a flash of light and loose powder we were all teleported back to our mother's Ice cavern where our individual journeys all began.
"Well done my sons you have all passed with flying colors. Now you each will be given your journeys and some gifts to help you." "First Solaris you are a strong a healthy wolf and I love you so much so I am giving an Gold aura this aura gives you your gift of strength and good health and you magical gift is a collar that can turn into any weapon may you be safe in your journeys." "thank you mother" Solaris said with a sad but still happy voice.
"Next Balto my son you are gifted with speed and swiftness and so you are gifted with the blue Aura to keep that speed in check and your gift is a super speed harness this will give you incredible speed may you be fast in your journeys." Thank you Mom".Balto said.
Now Kallisto you were gifted with high intellects and strong will so I am giving you the red aura to make sure that you say your wisest and I am giving you an mystic totem that can help you see the future may you stay bright in your journeys." "Thank you mom." Kallisto replied.
finally Winter with Fur as white as snow your spirit is the same way you were gifted Purity and diversity. so You were gifted with the white aura and your gift is a magic Navajo carpet that not can only fly but can turn into animals too. my you stay Holy in your journeys. Thank you mother. I said still with a slight bit of worry from me and Solaris discussion earlier and our mom could see that.
After my brothers were starting to leave Mom stopped me. "Winter what's wrong my son" she asked. I looked out my Brothers to see if they we far away then I said. "Mom I am in love with a snow leopard named Jasmine but the rules say that canine and feline can not mate but I love her too much." I felt myself shed a tear my Mother licked it away and then nuzzled me and said." Winter if you love her that much be with her." she looked around to make sure that the great spirits weren't around and when she saw the coast was clear she spoke up again and said to me. "Winter I am not supposed to say this but when I told Jasmine to tell you that one of your Brothers is going to be here forever I meant you." I looked up at her in shock. "me" I asked. She nodded.