In the town of Nome, everyone was out, watching the horizon. They waited for a glimpse of the last of the hunters, but it was getting dark. Some started to go back, while others still held onto the hope that they would be alive. One of the people sat down, with another man trying to get him to move.

"Come on, Jacob. He's gone. Adrian is gone." But he refused to move. He continued to watch the outskirts of the city. But after some time, he started to stand up.

"Fine" he said, and began moving. however, when he was distanced from the crowd, someone said something that got his attention.

"Look! Up there!" a boy called out, pointing towards a hill at the edge of town. Everyone followed the boy's gaze to see something moving on the hilltop. As it came into view, the hunters readied their rifles.

"Wolf! Take aim!" The hunters took aim at the figure atop the hill. "Steady..steady..and-"The leader uttered a short cry as another figure came into view. "What the-"

"Don't shoot!" the other figure yelled out. All the hunters let out a surprised cry as the other figure spoke. Everyone's eyes narrowed to see who stood on top. Only then did they realize that it was not one, but two people, with one of them leaning on the other's shoulder.

"Is that-"

"Tobias! Quickly!" The hunters charged up the hill, and as they came closer, they saw the other was Adrian.

"Don't shoot the wolf-dog!" Tobias ordered. "He led us here. He saved us." The man called Jacob charged up the hill and embraced his son.

"Adrian! I'm glad you're safe." Jacob looked down at the exhausted wolf-dog and knelt down beside him. "And thank you for saving him." He softly pat Chaska on the head in thanks. "Let's get this hero some food and water, and a nice place to rest as well. After all, I think he deserves it." The mayor approached them, smiling at Chaska.

"Well then, looks like we were wrong to think they were a danger" he said. "Do you have something to say, Tobias?"

"Yes. I thought wrong. But what of the others? They could still be dangerous." He heard a low growl from Chaska. When he looked at him, he shook his head.

"Well then. If he says otherwise, then I suggest not. And you might have your proof." They all turned to see Balto, Agro and Rei walking towards them. "Steady. I won't have any of you shooting them."

"Don't worry. I'm sure we are all past that" Tobias assured. Chaska, with a welcoming smile, ran out to meet them.

"Hey guys. Glad to see you are all okay" he said.

"You too, Chas" Rei said. He looked past Chaska at the humans and cowered behind Agro. "Ah! Humans!" Chaska let out a little chuckle.

"Don't worry. They won't hurt us. I...managed to 'convince' them." Rei was unsure at first, but then came out from behind his bigger brother.

"Are..are you sure?" Chaska confidently nodded. "Okay." The humans slowly approached, still being cautious around them.

"Hey, guys! Look who it is! It's Balto!" Everyone crowded around them, patting and praising them. However, no one saw the black husky charging at them.

"There you are!" Cronus shouted as he charged down at the Chaska. Chaska turned to see the black blur race down and tackle him to the ground. Now baring his fangs Cronus stood over Chaska and plunged his jaws down to clamp onto his throat. Chaska closed his eyes and awaited his fate, however the weight of the dog on his chest was lifted. He opened his eyes to see Cronus being blocked by a German Shepard.

"What the hell are you doing Jace?! I was about to kill that wolf!" he yelled at his subordinate.

"No way. You've gone far enough." Jace said defiantly. This outraged Cronus more. He was being denied his kill and that only enraged him more.

"Why would you protect that mutt?! You know what they did. What they did to Sapphire and that sled team those years ago. The same team your father was on!"

Jace only stared at his former friend with disappointed eyes, "That was a long time ago" he said turning to look at Chaska, "And he's way too young to have been involved. Those were other wolves. If you wanna take your anger out on anyone go to the ones responsible, not someone that's the same species as them." Cronus scoffed at this.

"Outta my way" he said as he walked around Chaska only to be blocked by another dog. He tried to walk around the other dog only to be blocked by several others. "What is this?! You guys wolf-lovers all of a sudden? What about what they did to Riley and Mr. Keller?!" A voice came from behind.

"You mean what you did?!" Cronus turned to see Brutus standing a few feet behind him.

"I don't know what you're talkin' about. It was some dirty wolves that did it. Riley even said so." Cronus said. Brutus walked closer,

"Then why was it that your scent was all over both of them?" Cronus only growled at him, "When I found Mr. Kelley's body your scent was all over his clothes, and when we spoke to Riley after he was attacked by a 'wolf' his wounds smelled just like you." he stated as he walked closer to Cronus, their noses almost touching. "Even now your breath smells like blood."

Cronus chuckled, "It's wolf blood." he dismissed.

"But we hadn't seen a single wolf before we found that cave." Jace chimed I'm from behind. The other dogs started growling at Cronus. Seeing him for the liar and murderer he is.

"Dad?" called a voice from behind. Cronus turned to see his son staring at him with crestfallen eyes.

"Shadow..."

"How could you?" Cronus could see the disbelief and sadness in his eyes.

"I did what I had to! They are a menace, and must be dealt with!" He turned back to Brutus, ready to strike. But Shadow stood in his way.

"Dad, don't. Jace is right. It isn't their fault mom is dead." At that moment, something snapped in Cronos. Even his own son had turned on him. What happened next, no one saw coming. Cronos lunged at his son and stood over him, snarling.

"Cronos! Get off of him!" his owner commanded. He grabbed him by his collar, only for Cronos to turn on him. He cried in agony as his teeth dug into his shoulder. "Cronos! Stop!" But it was too late. Cronos had already gone too far. Everyone thought it would end badly. And it did. Cronos suddenly felt something hit his rear thigh. He felt exhausted and fell to the side. His owner was in shock, staring down at him. One of the hunters walked over, holding a rifle.

"Don't worry. I only darted him. But he has gone too far. You know what must be done." Cronos's owner nodded.

"I'll send him away in the morning."

"Good. We'll keep him locked up for now." Two men carried Cronos away, and the hunter had Cronos's owner lean on him. Chaska walked over to Shadow.

"Never thought I'd say this...but thank you." Shadow smiled, but it quickly changed when his head hung low, eyes full of guilt.

"I am so, so sorry. I..I trusted him. But he led me astray." He turned to Agro next. "And to you, I apologize for ever taking Kara. She missed you, if you should know. I hope you can forgive me." Agro took his time, staring at his nemesis, then smiled.

"I don't know. It'll take time, but I guess I could try." Agro started making his way back into town before his little brother stopped him.

"Wait! Where are you going?"

"To see Kara. Don't want to keep her waiting."

"I'd better go see Kel. She's probably missed me" Chaska said.

"And Jenna should be home too. Though I should probably get the kids."

"Take your time." Balto ran back out with Brutus accompanying. "Well. looks like everything is back to normal now. Now, let's go see Kel" Chaska said to himself before going into town.

And that is the end. We felt that we needed to add some thins in the end, but we just couldn't find out what. Hope you enjoyed this story :)