Chase woke up early and woke Ryder up. Ryder was awake already, so its pretty much he fetched him from upstairs.

With a bag of dog food in his arms. He and Chas rode the elevator downstairs. He filled Marshall's bowl first, and made his way around 'till it reached Chase's bowl.

As they stopped at Skye's doghouse, she was awake, but, groaning. "Skye! Are you okay?" Chase cried, as he checked on her.

Ryder reached his hand out to Skye, and placed a hand on her. She had a fever, when Ryder had announced his diagnose, Chase whimpered at this.

"I'll call Marshall to give her, her medicine." Chase nodded, then watched Ryder go left to call Marshall and use his medical pup-pack.

After he disappeared, and was unable to be seen from his view... His attention returns to Skye. Her eyes looked heavy, that she couldn't even barely open them completely.

She was panting, as her rising body heat was making her feel warm. The sun was out, so Chase knew it won't be comfortable for her. Because she has fur covering her, and a fever, just to add up more heat.

It's be slightly handy for winter. But, no one wants to be sick, honestly... "Skye, are you okay?" He whispered.

Skye tried to open her eyes, it was very burdensome to her. "Yeah... I think I caught a fever from yesterday... Me and Zuma played out in the rain, and I forgot to dry my head off" she smiles weakly.

Chase was honestly surprised how a Cockapoo like her, could just smile a pain off. Or... Rather, her illness. The last time he got sick, he felt like he's dying!

"I wish I was there to help you..." he muttered "I was back there at Barkingburg" his voice sounded guilty. Skye felt bad for him. "It wasn't ant of your fault Chase. It was mine, I should have been responsible"

The German Shepherd nodded "Well, I'm going to make it up to you. I'll take care of you, on behalf of Marshall" he grins brightly.

His smile was contagious, that the Cockapoo herself, smiled as well. As Chase laid outside her doghouse, Marshall and Ryder appeared with medicines.

There was a pack of kool fever to place on her head, to keep it cool. There were a few liquid medicines she needed to drink, and a pillow for her to comfortably sleep on.

After Doctor Marshall had fixed her up. Marshall and Ryder left Chase to take care of her. The pups slowly went out of their kennels to play.

Skye looked over to Chase, who watched the others play "Chase... You should probably leave me here. Go ahead and play with the others" she pleaded.

Chase looked at her nodded sideways "Not happening. Except if Ryder needs me though... I'll be staying here as much as I can, incase if you need anything, and I'll get it for you. So you don't have to stand up"

"Chase, you don't have to do that" she says. "What? I can't let the pup, the lo--"

"Chase, I need you"

After the light from Chase's pup-tag went off. He looked at Skye "Go on Chase, I'll be okay". But in return, Chase just smiled painfully at her.

Not wasting another second, Chase stood up, to walk to... Zuma? "What is he doing?" She thought "I thought he's supposed to go to Ryder?"

After the two pups who were talking animatedly, Zuma and Chase walked over to where she was. "Skye, Zuma will be taking care of you. Just call him if you need him" Chase explains.

"Don't wowwy Skye dude! I'll take cawe of you!" Zuma smiles. Chase nodded and left for his trip. Which he guessed was a trip to Barkingburg. He was the only pup called after all.

As Zuma sat outside her puphouse. Not longing, the perfect temperature had made him fallen asleep. The ambience of the surrounding was perfect. And the joyous sounds of the pups playing just blends in magnificently with the rustling leaves, and the grass rustling low.

Skye refused to sleep. She felt tired. But, her eyes wanted to stay awake and watch the pups play. So its pretty much a tug-of-war between sleep and wake.

Although... She had somehow wished that Chase was here, instead somewhere miles from them, Across the border of Adventure Bay. But it's his duty to guard whatever valuable item is there.

But if he was here, he's keep her awake and entertained, which was she like. Rather than sleep all day. She just thinks it's not a productive thing to do.

She would want to play, but Marshall would just send her back to her doghouse. Instead, she'd stay awake and watch them. Hopefully, something entertaining happens...

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"Chase! My favorite pup!" The Princess of Barkingburg chirped happily, as she gave him a scratch. He couldn't resist to enjoy the short award.

"Okay Sweetie, I'll be back after an hour my sweet little pooch~" she cooed, petting him, then the Princess looks at Ryder "Ryder. Thanks for bringing Chase again. I'm sorry if bringing him here is sucj a fuss. I've been busy" she admitted.

Ryder just laughs "It's okay. Right Chase?" Then he looked over to his German Shepherd. Chase smiled, not until a flashback had crossed his mind.

Skye is sick.

Soon, his smile was low-key mixed with pain. "See you soon Chase, I'll pick you up in an hour" Ryder says, as the three humans left.

Chase, positions himself, and so did Sweetie. Which Chase didn't know that she's been peeking around the corner of the wall down the hallway.

As he lays down in boredom... His mind returns back to Skye. He couldn't help but worry about her health. Sure he knows Zuma's there.

But somehow, he couldn't help himself.

But why?

As he looks around at the fancy amd classy decorations, that none to seem attract his attention...Something did.

His pup-tag. Its metal side glistened in the faint light. "What if..." he trailed off.

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he perfect temperature had beated Skye down to sleep. Zuma noticed this and decided to comeback later, although, he promised himself that he'll keep a close eye on her.

With that thing settled, he stood up and played with the other pups. Skye's a strong pup... He thought.

With Skye, left alone at her house... Her pup-tag suddenly lit-up. She hummed in confusion, she then answered it "R-ryder..?"

Then that all too familiar laugh was heard "Guess again" it said. "Chase!! I-i mean... Hi Chase. What are you doing? I thought you're supposed to guard the Princess' valuable item?" She questions.

"I got bored... Wait, you've just woken up, did you?" He asks, realizing her croaky voice. Skye giggles "Yeah"

Then from the other line of the call, she heard Chase panicking "AAAAH! I'M SO SORRY SKYE!!"

Skye thought it was adorable at how he freaks out at the slightest things, especially if it was her. Wait what?

"It's nothing to fret about Chase. I wanted to stay up anyway" she says. Chase could feel her smile from the other side as they speak.

Since no one but him could see, he smiled to himself. "But really, you should go to sleep" he suggested, as the concern in his voice returned.

"Hm... Let me think about that. Uh~ No." She replies sweetly, yet stubbornly. Chase rolls his eyes "Fine. What do you want me to do? Other than fetch you something?"

Skye thought for it awhile. I've always wanted to talk to someone, unfortunately, Zuma fell asleep... Wait, where's Zuma?

"Hey, where's Zuma by the way?" Chase began to ask, as he repeated the unspoken question Skye was thinking. "Uh... Same thought actually-- Oh wait, he's there, playing with the others" as Zuma caught a glimpse of her and waved hello.

He mouthed a 'do you need anything?' And she replies by nodding sideways. "Oh" Chase replies. "So... Your answer?" He says, reminding her why he was on call.

"Oh, yes! Uhm. Just talk to me" she simply said. She heard him laugh, it wasn't flawless, kind of baffled or distorted. Though I wish I could hear it nicely. WAIT WHAT!?

"Haha! That's what I can do" he replies, then they began to talk.

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"Who is he talking to?" The white pup asked herself, as she eavesdropped the call.

She heard him laugh "You're funny Skye" he said. This made her gasp "Who is this Skye he is speaking of?" She asked to herself once more.

"Well, whoever she is. If she is here to distract him from staring at my beautiful portraits... I shall put an end to her."