Chapter 4

The next morning, Kodi and Dingo have eaten breakfast and were now on their way back home. They were mostly talking about how they were going to explain to Balto that two of his daughters mated with two wolves and are about to begin a clan.

When Kodi and Dingo finally got home, they were greeted by Balto and Jenna. "We found them," Kodi said.

Balto asked, "Where are they?"

"Out there," Kodi answered looking into the horizon.

Jenna began to ask, "Are they-"

"No," Dingo answered, "But I don't think they could be any happier."

Another month has passed, and the two couples had their first litters. Saba gave birth to two girls and one boy while Kiona gave birth to two boys and one girl. Saba's oldest pup was Wildfire. He had his mother's colors, except with Aleu's eyes. He has proven to be a real hot-head. Saba's older daughter was Dreamer. She had her mother's patterns and eyes, but her father's colors. She was named that because she often liked to daydream. Their youngest was Jenny. She was shy, and she was named because she looked exactly like Jenna.

Kiona's oldest pup was Shadow. He was completely black, save a red patch of fur that went across his eyes like a mask. He often likes to hide and let his siblings find him. The middle pup was Raccoon. He was grey with a black mask, and is a real joker. Their youngest was Maya. She often gets into trouble, much to Kiona and Niju's dismay, but her siblings are more than willing to get her out. She looks exactly like Aleu.

As the pups were playing in the den, both couples were talking. Eventually, Saba said to Kiona, "Do you think we made the right choice?"

"What do you mean?"

"Was staying here a good idea?"

"You miss Mom and Dad, don't you?"

"Yes…"

Nava decided to step in. "What does your heart say?"

Saba was silent for a minute before saying, "I think it's in two places: the home where I grew up, and this place I call home."

"It wasn't easy for Aleu to take over my clan either, but she knew that was where she belongs. Do you know where you belong?"

Saba was silent for a minute. Finally, she said, "Yes. I belong here, with my family… I belong with my sister, I belong with you." Saba nuzzles Nava, "Thank you. I wouldn't even be here if it wasn't for you."

Suddenly, Niju was attack by the pups. Everyone laughs.