Broken Pieces - Chapter 8

*** Previously ***

"Chase! Help!" yelped Skye.

Rex turned and ran from the Lookout carrying Skye with him.

*** NOW ***

Chase jumped to his paws and saw Rex running away carrying Skye.

Chase hit his Tag, "ALERT ALL PUPS AND RYDER, REX HAS SKYE!"

"Chase, stand by, let's organize this," called Ryder.

"I'm sorry sir," replied Chase, "I can't let him hurt her. I'm pursuing him. Catch up as soon as you can."

"Paw Patrol to the Lookout," called Ryder.

Marshall turned and watched as Chase sprinted away. He was torn between wanting to help his best friend and following Ryder's orders. He turned and ran into the Lookout.

The pups met in the Elevator and as it rose they were all equipped into their mission gear.

As the elevator doors opened they started to jump into their positions.

"No! Head for your vehicles," said Ryder, "I wanted you all equipped but follow Chase's signal on your dash screens. Paw Patrol is on a roll."

The pups all ran for the slide, Ryder ran to his pole.

As the pups all settled into their vehicles Everest said, "This needs to end now. I will not let him hurt Skye or make us live in fear."

The pups all howled with approval and followed Ryder from the driveway following Chase's signal.

***

Rex had run into town and was looking for somewhere to hide.

'I didn't think they would move this quickly,' thought Rex. He saw the door to Mr. Porter's kitchen open and ran in.

Mr. Porter was cleaning the kitchen when he saw Rex run in carrying Skye, who was now crying and whimpering. Mr. Porter quickly grabbed a broom and ran to hit Rex with it. Rex turned to run back out the door when Mr. Porter hit him. Rex turned to snap at him and dropped Skye. Mr. Porter jumped back.

"I'll kill you," growled Rex.

Mr. Porter grabbed Skye and stepped back in the kitchen slamming the door. He called Ryder.

"Ryder, I have Skye," said Mr. Porter, "That dog is trying to tear his way into us, please come quick."

"We're already on the way," said Ryder.

Outside a fight could be heard, "Ryder, it sounds like that dog is fighting with someone."

***

Chase had seen Mr. Porter grab Skye and duck back in the building. He ran forward and as Rex was banging against the door trying to break in he dove into Rex's side knocking him away from the door.

Rex rolled back to his feet and turned toward Chase.

"I'll kill you this time," growled Rex. The sound of sirens could be heard in the distance as Ryder and the pups raced toward them. "Your friends should get here just in time to watch me crush your head."

"Give it your best," said Chase, as he stepped into his Pup-Fu stance, taunting him with his paw.

Rex dove toward Chase and Chase dove rolling out of the way.

"You can run all you want," growled Rex, "I'll shake you until your neck snaps this time."

Rex turned and Chase kicked him solidly in the side knocking him over.

Rex rolled and jumped back to his paws, "So I upset you by taking your little girlfriend. When I'm done with you I'll show her what a real dog can do. She'll give me some fine pups."

Chase growled, slowing his breathing and allowing the obvious taunt to pass. 'He's trying to get in your head Chase. Let it go, his words mean nothing.'

Ryder and the pups pulled up and saw that Chase was fighting with Rex.

"Marshall!" called Chase, "get inside and check Skye. Make sure she's ok."

Rex dove toward Chase growling, he struck Chase in the side rolling him over.

Chase sat up shaking his head. Rex turned back and Zuma hit him in the head with a buoy.

"Remember me," laughed Zuma. Firing another buoy, this one Rex dodged.

Rubble ran toward Rex and dove to knock him away from Chase.

Ryder was calling Animal Control requesting a tranquilizer gun.

Rex turned as Rubble ran toward him and grabbed him by the foreleg. Rubble yelped as Rex threw him to the side. Rubble rolled over and stayed still.

"Rubble!" yelp Chase. "That's it! You won't hurt another pup!"

"I'll kill this whole bunch," growled Rex. Turning and grabbing Chase by the scruff.

Chase rolled over carrying Rex with him and throwing him as he had been taught. Rex rolled over and back onto his paws. "So you learned a little," growled Rex. "It won't help, you'll just die tired."

Chase just starred definitely at Rex. Rex charged Chase and knocked him over.

"Chase!" cried Ryder, as Rex jumped onto his back and bit into his scruff obviously drawing blood.

For a brief moment Chase yelped as he froze feeling Rex's teeth sink into his skin. Suddenly a flashback of Rex running with Skye in his jaws. Chase briefly saw red, he slammed his head back into Rex's muzzle seeing blood fly and hearing a satisfying crunch. Rex howled and released Chase. Chase rolled to his paws. Rex turned away shaking his head.

"That's it! no more games," growled Rex. "Now you die!" Rex turned back and watched as Chase leapt into the air spinning. When he came down he extended his paw and stuck Rex soundly between the eyes. Rex fell to the ground limp. Chase landed on the tip of his tail with his paws in prayer pose in complete concentration, as the pups had seen Marshall do in the past, obviously Chase had now been taught this as well.

"AWSOME!" yelped Everest.

"That was Amazing!" yelped Zuma.

"Remind me to never piss you off," laughed Rocky.

Chase dropped to the ground and ran to Rubble, who was beginning to sit up.

Ryder ran over to Rex. Animal Control was just pulling up.

"I-is he ok?" whimpered Chase, breathing hard.

Ryder checked Rex and nodded, "He's only knocked out, he's breathing." Ryder locked paw cuffs on Rex. The Animal Control Officer ran over and slipped a catch pole loop over Rex's head. Another ran over with a rolling dog crate. They quickly loaded him into the crate.

Marshall and Skye walked out of Mr. Porter's kitchen with Mr. Porter following.

Skye saw Chase and ran to him, pulling him into a hug.

"A-are you ok Skye," said Chase. "I'm so sorry I let him get to you."

"I'm sore but I'll be fine," said Skye. "Oh No Chase! you're bleeding again."

"Tis' a flesh wound," laughed Chase.

"Oh, brother," laughed Zuma, "and you give me grief for quoting movie's."

"But it was appropriately timed and well executed," laughed Rocky.

The pups, Ryder, and Mr. Porter all laughed.

The Animal Control Officer came over, "did I understand this dog pupnapped one of you?"

"Me sir," said Skye. "But Chase saved me."

"So public nuisance, assault, and pupnapping," said the Officer. "I believe that is enough for this one to be held indefinitely. He won't be bothering you anymore. We already charged the other two with assault, they won't bother anyone either."

"Thank you," said Ryder. "Pup's let's all go to Katie's."

"Awww," cried the pups.

"Chase, Skye, and Rubble all need to be checked and Chase is probably going to need more stitches," said Marshall.

"Katie's not going to be happy if she keeps having to stitch you up," laughed Skye kissing Chase. "Regardless, thank you for saving me. I knew you'd come."

"Ryder," said Chase, "I apologize for not obeying you. I couldn't take the chance of him hurting Skye anymore then he already was. I'll gladly accept any punishment you see fit."

"Thank you Chase," said Ryder. "I'll think about it and decide if punishment is necessary. I accept you apology and know that you wanted to save Skye. You do realize we could have tracked her collar."

"Yes, but pup tags have been removed before," said Chase, "I was afraid to take the chance."

"I understand," said Ryder.

The pups all rode to Katie's. Chase rode with Marshall since he had run chasing Rex.

Katie wasn't happy but said she understood and was glad that Chase would not be getting attacked any more for a while. Rubble's injury didn't break the skin. Skye's scruff was bleeding but not bad enough to require stitches. Chase needed a few stitches but Katie was able to only shave small spots.

The pups returned to the Lookout. They backed into their spots. It was late and the pups all decided to go to bed. Chase insisted on sleeping near Skye. Skye told him that she wanted him closer than just outside so Chase curled up protectively around her as she slept.

They both slept soundly in each other's paws both having fallen asleep immediately upon laying down . The others agreed they were a very cute couple and all went to their beds as well.

There you have it, as I said this was a short story. Just know it's ok to be, not ok. We all have our demons that haunt us. Please, if you need help, ask or this case, yelp for help. There is no shame in admitting your not feeling right. You're not a burden, you're not a problem, but most importantly, You're Not Alone. If you don't feel comfortable speaking with someone close to you or feel you don't have anyone, Call the National Depression Hotline at 866-629-4564. I for one care and understand the struggle. Also as a friend or family member, please if you see something, be ready to listen, not necessarily offer suggestions. The best thing you can do is show you care and let them know you care enough to be a shoulder to cry on.

Just curious, I've covered Chase, Rocky, and Zuma. I've brought back my series about Skye and Everest. if you have suggestions or requests PM me and let me know what you'd like to see. I may break out in a non-Fan Fiction story, don't know. I still have a few stories to finish.