PUPS GET SICK
I DON'T OWN PAW PATROL ONLY MY OC'S
It was a bright, sunny & warm Monday morning. The sky was clear & Adventure Bay was beginning another beautiful day. At Adventure Bay Elementary the 1ST lesson had begun. In Miss Spearwood's Homeroom class all the kids were seated at their desks. Miss Spearwood handed out the worksheets that needed to be completed that lesson. The worksheets contained activities based on grammar & spelling.
"OK everyone you have until the end of the period to finish the worksheet. Raise your hand if you need help" said Miss Spearwood as she finished handing out the worksheets & returned to her desk. All the kids began working on the activities on the worksheet. The 1ST activity was a passage with missing words that needed to be filled in, the 2ND activity was a word jumble including animal themed words, the 3RD activity was a passage that needed apostrophes, commas, full stops & other punctuation symbols to be placed in the correct spot & the 4TH & final activity was a series of deliberately misspelled words that needed to be corrected. Not a word was said as the kids worked through all the activities which Miss Spearwood appeared pleased by.
"It's nice to see all the students putting so much concentration & focus into doing their work. It shows how much they care about their education. Nothing makes me happier than seeing students accomplish great things" thought Miss Spearwood as she sat at her desk watching the students while marking other work. Miss Spearwood loved her job as a teacher. Ever since she had graduated college she'd been working as a teacher. It wasn't easy getting to where she was but thanks to years of hard work Miss Spearwood was granted her degrees & tenure without a 2ND thought. If the students at Adventure Bay Elementary had to name their favourite teacher Miss Spearwood was among 1 of the teachers they'd name. Teaching was her passion & she couldn't be happier in her job. As Miss Spearwood continued marking other work the kids continued their worksheets. Elias made quick work of his sheet as usual & within 10 minutes he'd finished all the activities. Although he wasn't as intelligent as Ryder Elias still had an above average IQ & was able to think of solutions to problems quickly & with ease. After Elias finished his worksheet he got up from his desk & walked over to Miss Spearwood's desk to hand it in. Miss Spearwood was impressed by how quick Elias had finished.
"It never ceases to amaze me how you get your schoolwork done so quickly Elias. You must have a natural ability for problem solving" said Miss Spearwood as she gave Elias an enthusiastic smile.
"Sometimes I surprise even myself. What do I do now that I've finished?" asked Elias as he smiled politely back at Miss Spearwood.
"You have free time for the rest of the lesson" replied Miss Spearwood.
"Thanks Miss Spearwood" said Elias as he turned around & walked back to his desk. Elias felt fantastic for getting his work done so quickly since it meant that he could work on writing songs for his albums. 1 of Elias' favourite things about his career in the entertainment industry was that he was able to make movies, music & TV shows that were loved by many people. It was a rewarding feeling to get acclaim & praise for the work he put into everything. As Elias approached his desk he noticed that Ryder appeared to be feeling unwell. His eyes were red which likely indicated that he was deprived of sleep, his skin looked very pale & white, his movement was very sluggish as if he was a sloth & he appeared to be having trouble concentrating due to a possible headache. Elias became concerned for Ryder's wellbeing upon seeing his pale & sluggish state. Elias cared deeply for Ryder like as if they were brothers. After Angel, his parents & Kelly Ryder was the person/pup that Elias cared about the most. A concerned look appeared on Elias' face as he watched his best friend struggle to write the answers on his worksheet.
"Hey Ryder, are you OK? You don't look very well" said Elias in a worried voice.
"I'm… Fine. I just… Feel… A little bit… Tired" stammered Ryder in a weak near whispered voice. Elias knew that something was wrong. He placed his hand on Ryder's forehead to check his temperature. To his shock he found that Ryder felt quite hot as if he had a fever. This only made Elias more worried.
"Ryder you have a fever. I think maybe you need to go home & get some rest" said Elias as his concern deepened. Seeing his best friend in such a poor state of health was heartbreaking.
"I'm… OK. Don't worry… About me. I'll… Be fine" stammered Ryder as he continued trying to finish his worksheet. Elias was unsure of what to do. He knew that Ryder was feeling unwell, but he wasn't sure whether he should let Miss Spearwood know or not. Elias sat at his desk keeping a close eye on Ryder wanting to make sure that his health didn't get worse. Sometime later Ryder finished his worksheet & slowly stood up. Elias watched in concern as Ryder took slow & small steps trying to reach Miss Spearwood's desk. This was raising red flags in Elias' mind.
"There's obviously something seriously wrong with Ryder. He never normally moves this slowly. I'm not sure what kind of ailment he has but it looks serious. I have a feeling that he might potentially get worse" thought Elias as he watched Ryder slowly walk to Miss Spearwood's desk. When Ryder handed in his worksheet Miss Spearwood noticed that Ryder seemed to be unwell.
"Are you feeling OK Ryder?" asked Miss Spearwood in a concerned tone.
"Yes. I'm… OK. I'm… A bit… Tired" said Ryder as he swayed slightly from left to right.
"Are you sure? You look very pale. If you need to see Nurse Leslie you're more than welcome to leave class & see her" said Miss Spearwood.
"I'll… Be… OK. There's… No need… To be… Alarmed" said Ryder as he slowly turned around & started heading back to his desk. Miss Spearwood was now just as concerned as Elias. The wellbeing of her students was 1 of her biggest priorities & she knew something was wrong with Ryder.
"Poor Ryder. He doesn't look well at all. I better keep an eye on him just to make sure that he doesn't get hurt" thought Miss Spearwood as she watched Ryder return to his desk. Ryder was feeling sore & tired. His chest hurt, he felt short of breath, he had a pounding headache & he felt dizzy. Just as he was about to reach his desk he suddenly fell forward. Elias gasped in horror as he leapt out of his seat & caught Ryder in his arms before he hit the floor. Everyone turned to see what was happening & was shocked to see Ryder unconscious.
"Ryder are you OK?" asked Elias as he gently shook Ryder. There was no response. Everyone knew something was seriously wrong by that point.
"He needs to see the nurse. Can you take him there Elias?" asked Miss Spearwood.
"Sure thing. His wellbeing is important not only to me but also to everyone else in town" said Elias as he put 1 of Ryder's arms around his shoulders trying to support his weight.
"I'll help" said Kelly as she got up from her desk & went over to Elias & Ryder. She put Ryder's other arm around her shoulder supporting his weight as well. Elias & Kelly then walked out of class & headed to Nurse Leslie's office with Angel following them. Everyone in class was shocked to see Ryder collapse so suddenly & they all wished he'd recover soon. As Elias & Kelly walked through the halls carrying Ryder they expressed their concerns for him.
"I don't know what it is that's causing Ryder to feel like this, but he needs some rest & relaxation. Otherwise his health will continue to deteriorate" said Elias as he did his best to hold Ryder up.
"The pups aren't going to like this at all. Their hearts will break when they see Ryder like this" said Kelly as she continued supporting Ryder's weight.
"There's a chance someone may have to take over as the temporary leader of the PAW Patrol. There's no way Ryder can lead the pups feeling like this" said Angel as she supported Ryder's lower legs on her back.
"Let's get him to Nurse Leslie & have her check him out. We can figure out the next step from there" said Elias.
Soon Angel, Elias, Kelly & Ryder arrived at Nurse Leslie's office. Elias knocked on the door & waited for an answer. A few seconds later Nurse Leslie opened the door & was surprised to see Ryder being held up.
"What happened to Ryder?" asked Nurse Leslie as she looked at Ryder in shock.
"We're not entirely sure. He fainted in class. He's not feeling well. Can you help figure out what's wrong with him?" asked Elias.
"Absolutely. Bring him in" said Nurse Leslie as she stood to the side allowing Angel, Elias & Kelly to bring Ryder into the office. As soon as they were inside Nurse Leslie shut the door & had Angel, Elias & Kelly place Ryder on the sick room bed.
"Did you guys notice anything wrong with Ryder before he collapsed?" asked Nurse Leslie.
"His speech was slurred, his eyes were red, he moved very slowly, his skin looked very pale & he had a high fever. When he was asked if he was OK he said he was fine & that he felt a bit tired. I think there's more to it based on what we've seen" said Elias.
"OK. I'll need to check on Ryder so that I can figure out what's going on. Do you mind waiting in the other room for a bit?" asked Nurse Leslie.
"Not at all" said Elias as Angel, himself & Kelly went & sat in the main office area. They sat quietly as they waited to hear from Nurse Leslie regarding Ryder's health. They all felt extremely nervous & their anxiety only got worse with every passing second. Seeing Ryder in such bad shape was incredibly upsetting & they didn't know if & when he'd recover.
"I really hope Ryder's life isn't in jeopardy. That'd be extremely tragic" said Anger as she whimpered sadly.
"Indeed. Thinking about how the pups will react to this is making me feel sick. I feel awful. Nothing is worse than seeing your best friend in such a poor state of health that they collapse" said Elias as he teared up out of fear.
"I'm sure Ryder will be fine. Nurse Leslie will do everything she can to make sure that Ryder recovers. Let's not work ourselves up too much" said Kelly in a reassuring tone. As time passed Angel, Elias & Kelly continued to wait for an update on Ryder. 15 minutes later Nurse Leslie emerged from the sick room.
"How Is he?" asked Elias with a desperate look in his eyes.
"Ryder has Hypotension aka low blood pressure. He'll need to rest at home for at least a week. I'm not sure how his blood pressure dropped so low, but he needs some time to recover" said Nurse Leslie in a slightly nervous voice. Angel, Elias & Kelly gasped in horror. They knew that until Ryder got better he wouldn't be able to lead the PAW Patrol.
"I think it's best if me & Kelly took over as temporary leaders of the PAW Patrol. I'll arrange for Ryder to stay at my mansion while he recovers. I'll make sure to let the pups know about this as well" said Elias.
"Do you want me to call your parents & have them pick you up?" asked Nurse Leslie.
"I'll get my chauffeur Pasquale to pick us up. We'll stop by the Lookout to pick up some of Ryder's stuff before we take him to the mansion" said Elias as he grabbed his phone out of his pocket & called Pasquale. Pasquale was at the mansion putting his dirty breakfast dishes in the dishwasher when the call came through.
"Hello Elias. What can I do for you?" asked Pasquale in a somewhat cheerful voice.
"I need you to come pick Angel, myself, Kelly & Ryder up. Ryder's sick & needs time off to recover. We've arranged for him to rest at the mansion but before we take him there we need to stop by the Lookout so that we can grab his stuff & let the pups know" said Elias.
"Oh dear. That's rather unfortunate. I'm on my way" said Pasquale as he hung up & put his phone back in his pocket & headed outside to the limo. As soon as he got in he began driving towards Adventure Bay Elementary. He was shocked & upset by the news he had just received.
"I feel bad for Ryder. It was really kind of Elias to arrange for him to stay at his mansion to recover from his ailment. Ryder's quite lucky to have such a considerate & thoughtful friend. The sooner I can get them back to the mansion the better" thought Pasquale as he drove through town. Back at Adventure Bay Elementary Angel, Elias & Kelly had gone to the administration office to sign out. Since Ryder was still unconscious they had to sign him out on their behalf. All of them were still feeling sad about Ryder.
"The pups aren't going to take this news well at all. How do we break it to them?" asked Angel as she looked at Elias & Kelly with uncertainty.
"I think it's best we give it to them straight. The last thing we need is for them to be kept in the dark" said Elias.
"There's no doubt in my mind they'll be sad when they hear the news. They might even cry" said Kelly as she felt a chill down her spine.
"We need to let them know that Ryder will be OK & that he'll be better with enough rest & relaxation. At the same time, it's important that we tell them about how we'll be taking over as temporary leaders until Ryder is well enough to lead them again" said Elias.
"Do you think we'll do a good job?" asked Kelly as she gave Elias a look of fear & uncertainty.
"Of course. Ryder's done so much for everyone in town. Now it's time for us to return the favour. We'll make sure that everyone in Adventure Bay will be in good hands & paws. I believe in our abilities. We can do it" said Elias as he gave Kelly a reassuring smile to let her know that everything would be fine. Kelly smiled back at Elias happy that he was confident about their ability to lead. She always admired Elias' generosity & willingness to go out of his way to help others. It was 1 of the reasons she was madly in love with him. A few minutes later Pasquale arrived at the administration office. He walked over to the receptionist's desk to check Angel, Elias, Kelly & Ryder out.
"Good morning. I'm here to pick up Angel, Elias, Kelly & Ryder" said Pasquale.
"They're all good to go. I'll have Principal Summers send your schoolwork to you until you return" said the receptionist.
"Thanks. See you later" said Elias as Angel, himself, Kelly & Pasquale supported Ryder while walking to the limo. As soon as they got in Ryder had his seatbelt fastened so that he wouldn't get thrown around. Once everyone was buckled up they headed towards the Lookout. Angel, Elias & Kelly were nervous about breaking the news to the pups.
"I feel like I'm about to throw up. It's not going to be easy breaking the news to the pups" said Elias as he gulped nervously.
"I'll say. Are we both going to do it?" asked Kelly.
"I'll tell them. We need to make sure Ryder doesn't suddenly wake up in a panic thinking he's being kidnapped. I want you to remain in the limo & calm him down if he wakes up & panics" said Elias.
"OK. Sounds good" said Kelly.
Soon the limo arrived at the Lookout. Elias hopped out & proceeded to go inside. The pups were surprised to see him there.
"Why aren't you at school Elias?" asked Chase as he tilted his head in confusion.
"I have bad news. Ryder has low blood pressure & he collapsed in class. I'm taking him to my mansion so that he can recover. Until he's well enough to lead you again me & Kelly will be your temporary leaders" said Elias.
The pups gasped in shock. All of them began to tear up at the news of Ryder's poor health. Finding out that their beloved leader was sick was heartbreaking.
"That's horrible. How did this happen?" asked Marshall as tears rolled down his cheek.
"I'm not sure. Nurse Leslie checked on him & said she had no idea how it happened. All we can do is make sure Ryder gets better" said Elias.
"I hope we won't have trouble being organised for missions. It'd be a shame if we weren't able to help people in Adventure Bay when they need it" said Rocky as he whimpered sadly.
"It'll be OK. Me & Kelly will make sure nothing goes wrong. Before you know it, Ryder will be in good health again" said Elias as he gave the pups a reassuring smile.
"Are we allowed to see Ryder right now?" asked Rubble as he shook in fear.
"Not yet. He's unconscious so he won't respond to anything you do or say. It's OK with me if you wish to come by my mansion later to visit Ryder. For now, he needs some time to rest" said Elias.
"This is easily the worst thing that's ever happened to Ryder. Everyone in town will be devastated when they learn about this" said Skye as she whined in agony.
"We need to make sure they know that Ryder will be OK & that this situation is only temporary. As long as we reassure everyone that he'll be fine they won't have anything to worry about" said Elias.
"I feel kind of sick hearing this. The thought alone of Ryder being injured or sick is enough to make my stomach churn" said Zuma as he made a queasy face.
"I feel the same way. Everything will be OK. I promise to take good care of everyone while Ryder recovers. As his best friend I'm always happy to help when it's needed. Ryder's 1 of the best people I know & I admire his dedication to serving & protecting the people of Adventure Bay. Now the time has come for us to serve & protect him. We'll make him proud" said Elias as he hugged & petted the pups. The pups all felt a little bit better thanks to Elias' reassurance & they had faith in him & Kelly to make Ryder proud & be the best temporary leaders the PAW Patrol ever had. After Elias finished reassuring the pups he went to Ryder's room & retrieved his pyjamas, a few sets of clothes & his stuffed toy animals. Once he grabbed everything Ryder needed he returned to the limo. Ryder was still unconscious.
"Ryder hasn't budged at all. I'm not sure when he'll regain consciousness" said Kelly as she looked at Elias with concern.
"Hopefully he'll be feeling better when he comes to. I doubt he'll recover immediately but maybe the severity of his symptoms will reduce" said Elias as he & the others headed to the mansion. Once they arrived they helped Ryder inside. When Terry saw them, he became confused.
"Hey guys. Why are you home so early?" asked Terry as he tilted his head in confusion.
"Ryder's sick. We're having him rest here at the mansion for him to recover" said Elias.
"That's unfortunate. What's wrong with him?" asked Terry as he looked at Ryder with concern.
"He has Hypotension aka low blood pressure. He collapsed in class & he's been unconscious since then. Until he gets better Elias & myself will be taking over as temporary leaders of the PAW Patrol" said Kelly.
"Have you told the pups?" asked Terry.
"Yes. They might visit later to see how Ryder's doing" said Angel.
"OK. I hope Ryder recovers as soon as possible" said Terry.
"We all do. Let's get him to the guest room. He needs to rest" said Elias as he & the others carried Ryder to the guest room. It was a very extravagant room with a king size bed, golden lamps & bedside tables, a chandelier light, a big screen TV, a bathroom, a giant closet, a balcony with a great view of Adventure Bay & a mini bar with all kinds of food & treats. After putting Ryder on the bed Elias & Kelly changed him into his pyjamas & tucked him in. Elias retrieved a bucket for Ryder to vomit in if he felt nauseous & a big bottle of water to keep him hydrated. After tucking Ryder in Elias placed his slippers by the bed & his clothes in the closet. Once he did so he & Kelly stood by the bed watching Ryder for a few minutes. He was still as a statue. Elias & Kelly exchanged a nervous glance as they wondered how long Ryder would be out.
"How long do you think it'll be until he wakes up?" asked Elias in an uncertain voice.
"I have no idea. He looks so peaceful. I've never seen anyone sleep like that before" said Kelly as she looked at Ryder with curiosity.
"We should let him rest. We'll check on him later" said Elias.
"Good idea" said Kelly as she & the others left the guest room. Elias & Kelly went into the lounge & sat on the couch to watch TV. Angel & Terry sat by them as they flicked through the channels looking for something good to watch. Since they'd never been home at this time of day during school days they had no idea what was on & unsurprisingly all they came across was news programs & other adult shows. They turned the TV off & sat in awkward silence for a few minutes as they tried to think of something to do.
"I have no idea what to do right now. What can we do?" asked Angel as she stared up at the ceiling in boredom.
"It can't be anything too loud or anything outside the mansion. We don't want to wake Ryder up & it would be irresponsible of us to leave him all alone" said Elias as he stared at the blank TV screen.
"I don't think it'd be a good idea to go out to the backyard amusement park. The noise might wake Ryder" said Kelly as she curled up on the couch.
"I'm sure we'll think of something" said Terry as he snuggled up against Kelly. Kelly gave Terry a warm smile as she began to hug & pet him. A pleasurable tingling feeling ran through Terry's body as he panted while happily wagging his tail. Elias began hugging & petting Angel which gave her the same feeling. Angel & Terry loved to be hugged & petted. It showed how much Elias & Kelly loved them. Nothing felt better than spending quality time with the 2 kids who had taken them in & had given them food, love, shelter & much more. After a while Angel & Terry fell asleep on the couch having been relaxed by the petting Elias & Kelly gave them. Elias & Kelly smiled at each other as they watched Angel & Terry sleep.
"Those 2 are adorable when they sleep. Don't you agree?" asked Elias as he smiled happily.
"I sure do. What do you want to do now?" asked Kelly with a curious smile.
"How about we have some alone time?" asked Elias as he smiled mischievously while raising an eyebrow.
"That's perfect. After you babe" said Kelly as Elias & herself silently giggled while walking to their room. Once they arrived they closed the door & lay next to each other on Elias' bed. They wrapped their arms around each other while staring deep into each other's eyes & smiling. They then proceeded to press their lips against each other. Elias & Kelly moved their hands up & down each other's backs as they continued to cuddle & kiss. Their love was a truly beautiful thing & the bond they shared was incredibly strong. If it was possible for kids to marry Elias & Kelly would've become husband & wife by now. After a few minutes of cuddling & kissing Elias & Kelly broke apart. They smiled warmly at each other as they held hands.
"I love you Kelly. I want to stay with you forever" said Elias as he put his hand on Kelly's cheek & smiled.
"I love you too Elias. Spending eternity with you would be a dream come true" said Kelly as she twirled her finger through her hair while giggling.
"Once we're old enough we'll get married. Our wedding will be spectacular" said Elias.
"It sure will be. We might even have kids of our own at some point" said Kelly.
Elias blushed at what Kelly had said. The thought of them having kids was cute but it was a bit of a surprise for Kelly to tell Elias she wanted to have kids. Nonetheless Elias liked the idea of him & Kelly starting their own family. He imagined them all playing happily together & doing all kinds of fun things. Eventually Elias & Kelly got up & left their room to get something to eat. They rummaged through the fridge & pantry trying to find something to satisfy their appetites. After a few minutes of rummaging they grabbed some Oreo cookies & iced tea before going to the kitchen table to tuck in. The cookies tasted chocolatey & creamy & the iced tea was cold & refreshing. After they finished eating they decided to fill Angel & Terry's bowls. They retrieved the pup treats & put them in Angel & Terry's food bowls.
"Angel come get your treats" said Elias.
"You too Terry. Treat time" said Kelly.
The mention of treats caused Angel & Terry's ears to perk up & wake them from their slumber. They ran over to their food bowls with excitement. As soon as they reached their bowls they gobbled down the treats as quickly as possible. There were all sorts of flavoured treats including honey, liver, sausage, cookie dough & so on. In a matter of seconds, they'd cleaned out their bowls.
"I love eating treats. They taste delicious" said Angel as she happily licked her muzzle.
"Nothing beats eating tasty pup treats. They're 1 of my favourite foods" said Terry as he licked his muzzle. Elias & Kelly chuckled as they kissed Angel & Terry on the forehead.
"Let's go to the relaxation room. We can clear our minds & loosen up a bit in there" said Elias.
"That's a good idea. I need some time to unwind" said Kelly as she & the others headed to the relaxation room. It was a room coloured blue & green & it contained a Buddha statue, a meditation pool, a yoga station & headphones for ASMR. Angel, Elias, Kelly & Terry Each put on a set of headphones before they began practising some yoga. Angel listened to the sounds of soft whispers, Elias listened to the sounds of a bristle brush against a microphone, Kelly listened to the sounds of tapping & Terry listened to the sounds of scratching on surfaces. All of them felt a pleasurable tingling sensation throughout their bodies as they practiced various yoga poses including cobra, king of the dance, warrior, triangle, half moon & downward/upward dog amongst others. After they finished yoga they sat in the meditation pool & took deep breaths as they tried to clear their minds of any stressful events/memories. The tingling sensation from the ASMR they were listening to continued to spread through their bodies. The water in the pool felt cool & refreshing as if they were sitting in shallow water at the beach. After spending a while in the meditation pool everyone got up & stretched out before leaving the relaxation room.
"That felt great. I feel completely rejuvenated" said Angel as she smiled happily.
"Me too. Every time I use the relaxation room I always find my inner peace. It's such a lovely feeling" said Elias as he took a deep breath.
"We need to make sure we use it more often. It's nice to be able to take some time to unwind & enjoy the atmosphere" said Kelly.
"I feel like a brand-new pup. It feels like I've been reborn" said Terry.
Angel, Elias, Kelly & Terry decided to watch a movie to pass time. The movie they decided to watch was Big Fat Liar. Throughout the movie they laughed at all the pranks & tricks pulled by the main character & enjoyed watching 2 teenagers outwitting a pathological liar at his own game. Once the movie was over Elias & Kelly decided to check on Ryder. When they arrived at the guest room they slowly opened the door making sure not to make too much noise as they entered. When they went over to the bed Ryder was still unconscious. Elias & Kelly exchanged nervous glances as they wondered if Ryder would be OK.
"Hopefully it won't be too long until he wakes up. I think we'll all feel better seeing him move around a bit" said Elias as he looked at Ryder with concern.
"I'm not sure how long it'll take but we must help Ryder in any way we can" said Kelly.
Elias put his hand on Ryder's forehead to check his temperature. Unsurprisingly he still had a fever. Elias also noticed that the bottle of water & bucket he'd left for Ryder hadn't been touched. Just as Elias & Kelly were about to leave the room they noticed Ryder beginning to stir. His eyelids fluttered as she slowly began to regain consciousness. Once he was fully awake he sat up in bed not knowing what had happened between collapsing in class & waking up.
"Oh man what happened to me?" asked Ryder as he held his head with 1 hand trying to keep steady.
"You collapsed in class. We took you to Nurse Leslie & she determined that you had Hypotension aka low blood pressure. We brought you here to get some rest. The pups have been told about your condition. Since you're not in good enough health me & Kelly are taking over as temporary leaders of PAW Patrol until you get better" said Elias as he gave a sigh of relief.
"It's good to see you awake. How are you feeling right now?" asked Kelly.
"I have a headache, my chest hurts, I feel a bit nauseous & I also feel kind of dizzy. I'm not sure if I can get out of bed" said Ryder as he rubbed his eyes.
"Have some water. It'll make you feel better" said Elias as he handed the water bottle to Ryder. Ryder gulped down the water trying to make sure he stayed well hydrated. Once he finished he handed the bottle back to Elias who placed the bottle back on the bedside table. Suddenly Ryder began to feel like he was about to vomit.
"I think I'm going to be sick" said Ryder as he began to gag.
"Here's a bucket" said Elias as he gave Ryder the bucket. As Ryder vomited in the bucket Elias & Kelly closed their eyes & covered their ears so that the sound & sight of Ryder vomiting wouldn't make them feel sick as well. Once Ryder finished vomiting Elias took the bucket into the bathroom & dumped the contents into the toilet. He did his best to not think about the foul stench it gave off as he flushed the toilet before cleaning out the bucket in the sink. Once he finished cleaning the bucket he brought it back to the bed & placed it by Ryder's side.
"Would you like something to eat Ryder?" asked Elias.
"Yes please. Do you have any soup? I think that's the best option for me right now" said Ryder.
"We sure do. Let's get you to the kitchen. We don't want you to spill anything on the bed" said Elias as he & Kelly helped Ryder out of bed. Ryder was still feeling weak, so Elias & Kelly had to support him on their shoulders as they took him to the kitchen. Although Elias & Kelly felt bad for Ryder they were glad to see him awake. It meant that he was doing OK & that he was starting to recover. Soon they reached the kitchen where they helped Ryder sit at the table before going to make him some soup.
"What flavoured soup would you like Ryder?" asked Elias.
"Chicken please. That's my favourite" said Ryder as he leaned on the table with his elbows to support himself. He didn't like being sick 1 bit especially since he felt incredibly sore & weak, but he knew that over time he'd recover & get back to good health again. The delightful aroma of chicken filled the kitchen as Elias stirred the soup in a saucepan making sure it wasn't too thick or watery. After a few minutes of stirring the soup was ready. Elias put some in a bowl & grabbed a spoon before walking over to the table & placing it in front of Ryder.
"Be careful. It's hot" said Elias.
"Thanks Elias. You're the best" said Ryder as he smiled at Elias while trying to eat the soup. His arm shook as he tried to raise the spoon to his mouth, so Elias helped keep his arm steady as he ate. The soup tasted delicious & Ryder enjoyed every spoonful. Elias smiled as he saw Ryder's face light up in delight at the divine taste of the soup. He felt happy that Ryder was enjoying the soup.
"It's nice to see Ryder indulging in 1 of his favourite foods. Seeing his face light up is wonderful. I'm glad he likes the soup. I bet it'll help settle his stomach" thought Elias as Ryder finished eating.
"That was delicious. Thanks for making that taste so good Elias. You have fantastic culinary abilities" said Ryder as he gave Elias a warm smile.
"Thanks Ryder. I'm glad you liked it. Do you want more? There's still plenty left" said Elias as he returned the smile.
"I'll be OK for now. I don't want to make myself sick" said Ryder.
"OK. I'll store it in the fridge for later. Let me know when you want more" said Elias as he went to the cupboards & grabbed some containers to store the soup in.
"I will. Can I watch some TV?" asked Ryder.
"Sure thing. Me & Kelly will help you over to the couch once I finish storing the soup" said Elias as he put the leftover soup in the containers. Once all the soup was stored Elias took the containers to the fridge & stored them inside. He & Kelly then went over to Ryder & helped him out of his seat & over to the living room. Ryder felt a lot more comfortable sitting on the soft cushiony seats of the sofa. It was like sitting on a fluffy cloud.
"I feel a lot more comfortable here. These sofas feel cosy. I wouldn't mind having 1 of these at the Lookout. The pups would love them" thought Ryder as he smiled in comfort while flicking through the TV channels looking for something to watch. After a few minutes he came across an episode of Elias' talk show Elias' School Hour. Angel, Elias, Kelly, Ryder & Terry snuggled up on the couch as they watched the show.
"Hello everybody. Welcome to another episode of Elias' School Hour. Today we'll be focusing on how parents can find ways to get involved with their child's school & how they can make their child's education a more enjoyable experience" said Elias as he sat in front of the camera talking directly to the audience.
"I bet a lot of people think this show is filmed live. They'd be surprised to learn that it isn't" said Elias as he silently chuckled.
"I'm not sure if that's the case with every talk show but then again it depends on the location & time of filming" said Ryder.
"There aren't many talk shows that focus exclusively on school related topics. This is a fantastic show for parents to watch & use what they learn to make school a better place for their kids" said Kelly.
"Agreed. The more parents can do to help their kids with school related issues the better" said Angel.
"It's sad that not everyone gets to have an education. Everyone deserves a chance to go to school" said Terry.
"I agree. Regardless of background everyone should be allowed to have an education" said Elias.
Angel, Elias, Kelly, Ryder & Terry sat & watched TV for a while as they snuggled up on the couch. Elias put his arm around Ryder's shoulder & gave him a warm smile to let him know that he was in good hands. Ryder enjoyed being in the company of his best friend. He was flattered that Elias cared so much about him & that he was doing his best to help.
"I'm so grateful to have Elias as a friend. It's nice to see him go out of his way to take care of me & make sure that I recover from my illness. Bless his heart" thought Ryder as he smiled happily. After a while the TV was turned off.
"Would you like to have the pups come visit you now that you're awake Ryder?" asked Elias.
"Yes please. They'll be glad to see me awake" said Ryder as he smiled excitedly.
"OK. I'll have Angel call them" said Elias as Angel pressed her pup tag to call Chase.
"Hi Chase. I just wanted to let you know that Ryder's awake & that you & the pups are welcome to come over & see him" said Angel.
"We'll be there soon. Bye" said Chase as he hung up. He gathered the other pups together to let them know about Ryder.
"Good news pups. Ryder's awake. We're allowed to go visit him now" said Chase.
"YAY RYDER'S OK" cried the pups as they jumped around excitedly with lit up faces. They were all glad that Ryder was feeling a bit better & that they'd be able to see him. They wasted no time getting into their vehicles & heading to Elias' mansion. As soon as they arrived they walked to the front door where Chase knocked. The pups smiled excitedly as they wagged their tails & waited for someone to answer. Moments later Elias opened the door.
"Hey guys. Good to see you. Come in" said Elias as he smiled & let the pups in. They immediately ran over to Ryder & began nuzzling him. Ryder chuckled as he hugged the pups.
"We're glad to see you feeling a bit better Ryder. How are you feeling?" asked Chase.
"I feel sore, tired & weak. I'm not sure how long it'll be before I fully recover but until then I want you all to carry on as usual & do your best to help Adventure Bay" said Ryder.
"You're burning up Ryder. You have a very high temperature" said Marshall as he put his paw on Ryder's forehead with a concerned expression on his face.
"I'm sure my core body temperature will return to normal soon. With rest & relaxation I'll be in good health in no time" said Ryder in a reassuring voice.
"I hope so. It's sad seeing you in such a state of poor health" said Rocky as he whimpered sadly.
"It's OK Rocky. I'll be fine. Elias & Kelly are doing all they can to help" said Ryder as he scratched behind Rocky's ear causing him to feel a bit more relaxed.
"I'm glad to hear that. Thanks for being such good friends to Ryder" said Rubble as he nuzzled Elias & Kelly.
"You're welcome. That's how much we care" said Elias as he petted Rubble with a smile.
"I think it's kind of ironic Ryder's the 1 who needs someone else's help. Usually it's the other way around" said Skye.
"Everyone needs help at some point. Seeing as how Ryder's helped lots of people in the past helping him in hard times is the least we can do" said Kelly.
"So, what can we do for the rest of the day?" asked Zuma as he looked curiously at Elias & Kelly.
"Let's watch a movie. That'll be something we can all enjoy without running around like headless chickens" said Ryder.
"That's perfect. Let's see what we can watch" said Elias as he looked through hid DVD collection. He soon found a movie that he & the others could watch. The movie in question was Garfield. Everyone snuggled up on the couch & laughed & smiled as they watched a lazy orange lasagne loving cat go on an adventure to save his dog friend from a desperate TV host. It was a viewing experience they all enjoyed.
"The world in which they live in is kind of like ours except that cats can talk & most dogs can't" said Angel as she smiled.
"Imagine if cats in our world could actually talk. That'd be rather bizarre" said Terry as he chuckled. The thought of any other animals having the ability to talk made everyone think about what life would be like interacting with animals the way they did as normal. It was a thought that intrigued them all. After the movie finished everyone decided to have lunch. Ryder had some more soup & was helped to the table & while eating since he was still quite shaky & weak. The pups were understandably concerned that Ryder felt so sick, but they were glad to see Elias & Kelly helping him whenever they could. Elias & Kelly made themselves some spaghetti. The smell of pasta quickly filled the kitchen as they cooked. It was an aroma that entranced everyone. Once they finished cooking the pasta & the sauce they mixed them together before sitting down at the table to eat. The pasta was very stringy & the sauce had a sweet tomato taste to it. Elias & Kelly gobbled down their food happily before taking the dirty dishes & putting them in the dishwasher. The pups were all given some juicy steaks which made their mouths water. Every bite was delicious & the hint of salt gave it a nice flavour. After everyone finished lunch they returned to the lounge & decided to play some video games. Elias & Kelly helped Ryder to the sofa since he still felt too weak to move by himself. Once everyone was seated in the lounge they picked out a game to play. The game they chose was Mario Party. Angel, Elias, Kelly & Terry started off as they played a series of mini games that involved making their characters run, jump, balance, catch, shoot, manoeuvre & memorise various challenges & obstacles to win. After a few mini games they swapped over with Chase, Marshall, Rocky & Ryder taking their turn playing a few mini games. Elias & Kelly helped Ryder with some of the controls as he played. Soon Rubble, Skye & Zuma took their turn. Everyone had a great time playing & cheering each other on. Throughout the entire afternoon everyone played video games & watched movies. It was a great afternoon & everyone had lots of fun hanging out together. At 5:00 the pups headed back to the Lookout. Elias gave them some leftovers from lunch to have for dinner. As soon as the pups left Elias & Kelly began making dinner. They helped Ryder to the kitchen table before they went to start cooking. They decided to cook some tuna mornay for themselves while heating up some soup for Ryder. The aroma of both dishes spread through the kitchen & made everyone feel relaxed. After cooking was finished Elias & Kelly set the table for themselves, Ryder & their parents before dishing up. They also filled Angel & Terry's bowls with pup food before sitting at the table. Just as they did so Ella, Ethan, Harry & Susie arrived home from work.
"Hi guys. We heard about Ryder from Principal Summers. How do you feel right now Ryder?" asked Ella.
"I feel OK. Other than the lethargy, nausea & pain I feel fine" said Ryder as he gave the adults a reassuring smile.
"It was really nice of you to offer to let Ryder stay here Elias. How has your day been?" asked Ethan.
"It was great. We had the pups over between when Ryder woke up & before dinner was made. We mostly spent the day playing video games & watching TV. It was lots of fun" said Elias as he smiled happily.
"There weren't any problems you faced while helping Ryder were there?" asked Harry.
"Not really. He did throw up earlier & we had to help him get around since he was too weak to do so himself but other than that everything has been going well" said Kelly.
"I'm glad to hear that. Dinner smells nice. What are we having?" asked Susie.
"Tuna mornay. We only just served. Enjoy" said Elias as he & the others sat at the table & tucked in. The tuna mornay was fluffy in texture & tasted delightful. Ryder was helped with his soup since he was still a bit shaky. Angel & Terry gobbled down their food rather quickly & finished before everyone else. Once the dishes were put in the dishwasher Ryder was helped to bed by Elias & Kelly. They made sure Ryder's water bottle was refilled in case he needed to drink from it in the middle of the night. Elias & Kelly tucked Ryder in making sure he was comfortable & had everything he needed.
"Thanks for your generosity & kindness guys. You 2 are both lovely people" said Ryder as he gave Elias & Kelly a warm smile.
"You're welcome. We're going to do anything we can to help. If all goes well, you should be back to normal in no time" said Elias as he returned the smile.
"If you need anything during the night be sure to let us know & we'll be right with you" said Kelly.
"I will. Goodnight guys" said Ryder.
"Goodnight Ryder. Sleep well" said Elias as he gave Ryder a hug.
"Everything will be OK. You can count on us" said Kelly as she gave Ryder a reassuring smile before Elias & herself turned off the lights & closed the door to Ryder's room to allow him to get some sleep. Elias & Kelly then went to their room & had a bath/shower before heading to bed themselves. They both felt refreshed upon finishing their bath/shower. As they put their pyjamas on they discussed what would happen in the coming days.
"We're going to be incredibly busy for the next few days. We need to make sure we're prepared for whatever comes our way" said Elias.
"I'm sure we can do a good job. We mustn't give up. Everyone in Adventure Bay is counting on us" said Kelly.
"Indeed. Let's get some rest. Goodnight Kelly" said Elias as he wrapped his arms around Kelly while smiling & staring deep into her eyes.
"Goodnight Elias" said Kelly as Elias & herself shared a goodnight hug & kiss before turning off the lights & heading to bed. As Elias lay awake he thought about all the things he & Kelly would have to do.
"It's going to be quite a journey keeping everything running smoothly. Aside from our schoolwork & my movies, music & TV shows there's also caring for Ryder, leading the PAW Patrol in his absence & taking on all the responsibilities of caring for him & the pups. It won't be easy but if me & Kelly stay strong & work hard we'll be able to handle it all without incident. We're going to make sure nothing goes horribly wrong" thought Elias as he drifted off to sleep.