So I found this fan fiction that I'd already written three chapters to, so I decided to post it. I'll be updating at some point, but I'll mainly be working on my Star Wars fan fic and my original story, which has to be done by the end of the month. For now, hope you enjoy what I have so far!

A cool breeze brushed through my fur, carrying the scent of car exhaust and day old garbage. A siren sounded in the distance stirring my slumber. I smiled, opening my eyes. I looked around my surroundings, the blurry world slowly coming into focus. I had been asleep in an alleyway that was encased in two brick walls. There were a few trash cans to my left and a dumpster to my right. Some pieces of plastic and a sheet of paper tumbled over the ground as I got up and stretched.

I was about to knock over one of the trash cans to find some breakfast when I was interrupted by a loud crash.

A gray and tan dog shot out of a hole that had once been covered by a trash bin. He looked around frantically, panting desperately before his eyes finally fell on me.

"Patches!" The dog shouted, his eyes wide. "What are you doing here?! Your owner is looking everywhere for you!"

I sighed, stretching once more and flopping onto the ground for a roll in the dust. "Hey Lucky… Sorry 'bout that. Must've fallen asleep out here by accident. I don't really think about where I spend the night."

Lucky's breathing was going increasingly more frantic. "Patches, you can't do that! Come on, Gina is going to be at the shelter any second!"

I yawned and nodded, following Lucky. "Yeah okay…"

Back at the pound, Gina and her mom were just pulling into the parking lot. Before the car even came to a stop, my person was out the door. She ran up to the kennels and her eyes darted around as she searched for me. Finally, she spotted me.

"Patches! Where have you been?" Gina stuck her fingers through the grating and I ran alongside them, letting her scratch me. "Mom! He's right here!"

Soon enough, Gina's mom had finished talking to McLeish and they had led me out of the cage. Gina hopped back into her car and she patted the seat next to her. I jumped in. Sitting in the car, I realized how much I had grown. I used to be able to curl up neatly on the car seat but now I couldn't sit there without half of me on the next seat.

I felt Gina's hand going down my back. I sighed sadly. My life had changed ever since I met Zap Wolf Bolt. Ever since I had realized that being a Pound Puppy, well it wasn't what I was meant to do. I was supposed to be an agent- an agent at Dog H.Q. I was to fight for the world and save the day. But all that meant that I… I would have to leave Gina behind.

There were times that I wondered if I was making the right decision. I felt as if I was abandoning my friends, my team and most of all, my person. But there was something calling me, telling me, leading me away to my destiny, which I was positive was to be an agent.

And nothing was going to stop me now.

It was a few days later, and I woke with a start in Gina's room. Her and her mom quickly left for work and school. I was sad to see her go; it was the last morning I got to spend with her. The day before I made sure we were together the whole time. But besides being sad, I could barely contain my excitement. Today was the day, the day I would finally achieve my goal. I was going to Dog World Headquarters with the one and only Zap Wolf Bolt. I wanted to be an agent just like he was one day. He was brave and amazing and he always got the job done. With him as my trainer, I was sure to be as great as he was.

I quickly snuck out of the house making sure that no human could see me. I darted across the lawn and sprinted my way down the street. I was going to meet Zap in the alley near the pound, the first place I had met him originally.

When I arrived at my destination, I saw the Pound Puppies team waiting for me. My friends were there as well, Rebound and Cupcake, and my three newest friends, Roy, Rosemary and Ollie.

I smiled when I saw them.

"Thanks for waiting with me guys. I don't know where I would be without you. Each and

everyone of you taught me a lesson or two, and I wouldn't be the dog I am today without

you. I'm so lucky to have friends like you." I said, wagging my tail slightly.

"Patches, you're an amazing pup. I know you'll be a great agent at H.Q.- if that's what you really want…" Lucky responded with a slight uncertainty in his voice.

"It is what I want Lucky." I pushed further into the conversation.

"Then I respect that. You have the right to make your own decisions." Lucky nodded his head with a sigh. "I wish you the best of luck at D.O.G."

"Me too. I know you'll go far." Cookie smiled kindly.

"Yeah!" The rest of the dogs agreed.

I was just about to thank them for the support when a voice came from behind the dumpster in the alley.

"Hey kid." A shaggy black dog stepped out into the open. He had a white spot on his chest that bore the symbol of a golden lightning bolt. His shining amber eyes stood out on his fur and his pointed muzzle shone with a grin. "How's it going Lucky?"

My eyes widened with excitement. Zap had arrived. And I was ready to go.

"Hello Zap." Lucky barked. "It's good to um, see you again."

"Yep, it's been a while. I'd love to stay and talk, but Shenan wants us at H.Q. at seven o'clock sharp. Wanna make a good impression on your first day, right Patches?" Zap tapped his wrist as if he was wearing a watch.

"Got that right!" I replied happily. I turned to my friends. "I guess this is goodbye- for now. I'll come back and visit!"

"Really?" Rebound asked, her expression quickly brightening.

"For sure."

So I said my last goodbyes, and Zap and I set off. I was ready to begin my new life at D.O.G.. I was ready to fulfill my destiny.