A/N: This is a supplemental to Hearts of Ice and Fire, by Atlas FF. I highly recommend reading that first, as this contains spoilers. Other than that I hope you enjoy.
Chapter 1 of The Story of Sierra:
There are many forces that govern the universe as we now it. There are some that are very well-known like gravity and magnetism, but there are so many more. One of them always seems to be forgotten, although it is one of the most important. This particular force can make you feel as though you are the happiest person alive. But, it can also tear your very being to shreds in mere seconds. This force is love, as one pup was about to find out.
The night was falling on Adventure Bay, slowly turning the bright, blue sky into a black, starry one. This is the most beautiful time of night thought Everest to herself as she gazed up at the stars, just barely visible. It is almost like nothing really matters, although it is never really the case. Especially right now. How am I going to tell him? I could... no. Or maybe... no. I don't know how I'm going to do it, but I am going to do it tomorrow she thought to herself before getting up and going into the lodge.
"Hey, Everest. What have you been up to?" asked Jake
"Just doing some star gazing" replied Everest as she sat down next to him.
"I still have no idea how you find that so fascinating." retorted Jake, "I mean, all you are doing is laying back and looking at something that you can barely even see."
"It's more than just that. I don't know how to explain it to you, but it is so much more."
"Okay, maybe it is. So, how was your day?" he questioned.
"It was great. Did a bunch of snowboarding with Alex. He is getting pretty good at it. Although I have a question?" she asked, jumping up so that her two front paws were on his lap.
"And what might that be?" asked Jake, raising his eyebrow.
"Do you think that we could set up a sleepover at the lookout tomorrow night?" She asked excitedly.
"I don't know." retorted Jake, with a grin on his face.
"Please, I fell like I rarely get to see them anymore." answered Everest
"Okay, I will talk with Ryder in the morning, and we will see what he says. Okay?"
"Thanks, Jake." she said with a yawn, "Boy am I Tired. I am going to lay down for the night. Good night, Jake."
"Okay, good night Everest. See you in the morning."
The next morning came with a bang at the door, waking Everest with a jolt.
"Hey Everest, breakfast is ready if you want some," shouted Jake, "you'd better hurry, or it's going to get cold."
Everest rolled over, not ready to get out of bed yet. "Why so early?"
"Oh, come on. I made liver sausages."
"Liver! I'll be right out!" she exclaimed, quickly jumping up out of her bed.
"I thought that might change your mind. See you when you get out here."
Everest bolted out of the room, half sprinting toward her pup dish. She found it full of sweet, juicy sausages. "Thank you so much, Jake. I can always count on you." she said as she began to eat.
"Oh, you're welcome. By the way, I called Ryder earlier, about the sleepover tonight."
Her heart sank, "Oh, what did he say?"
"He said that it would be completely fine if you were to stay the night tonight." said Jake.
Oh, what a relief. "Oh, that's great! Thank you so much, Jake" Exclaimed Everest, whilst jumping up on him and licking his face.
"Oh no, liver breath." said Jake with a smile.
"Sorry, but thank you. I am going to head over that way now if that is okay with you of course?"
"Fine by me. Go on and have fun. I'll see you tomorrow."
"Okay, see you tomorrow," Everest said as she walked out the door.
As she drove into town, Everest looked all about her. The bay was glistening behind Captain Turbot's lighthouse. Mr. Porter was out pricing his fruit stand. And then she looked to the magnificent building that was the lookout. One of the highest tech buildings in the world, the lookout served as central command and the home of the team known as the PAW Patrol.
How have I not noticed how beautiful the lookout is in this lighting.
As she came over the bridge, she could feel herself in a daze just looking at the building that stood before her. I wonder what it is like living here. It must be awesome. She thought until completely losing herself.
"Everest!" yelled a familiar voice, snapping her back to reality.
"Everest!" the voice yelled again, and this time she was able to recognize it as Marshall.
"Hey, Marshall. How are you?" She asked as she parked and jumped out of her snow plow.
"I'm doing great. How about you?" He replied.
"I'm doing fine. Where is everyone?"
"Rocky, Rubble, and Zuma are playing pup pup boogie. Chase and Skye just left for a hike. I was just about to catch up with them. You can join me if you want. I mean, you don't have to if you don't.."
"I would love to, Marshall. Lead the way."
"Oh, okay. They went this way." He said as he started off towards the woods. "So, what brings you here today?"
"I am staying here tonight." she replied
"Oh, that's great. I'm sure everyone will be overjoyed to find out." He replied before shouting up ahead, "Hey guys, look who I found."
Everest looked past Marshall, only to find the other pups standing in front of the trail head. "Hey guys," said Everest before stopping in front of them.
"Hey, Everest. How are you doing?" asked Chase, with a nod of his head.
"I'm doing well." She replied, looking down ever so slightly
"What are you doing here? Asked Skye
"I am staying the night."
"YIPPIE," Said Skye while doing a back flip. "Sleepover!"
"It's going to be so much fun." replied Everest, "Shall we keep walking?"
"Yeah, let us keep walking." Agreed Chase
"Okay," replied Marshall, "lead the way."
So the pups started walking through the forest. Skye and Marshall leading the way, while Chase and Everest hung back behind them.
"So, how are you really doing?" asked Chase
"I'm fine, but we need to talk." replied Everest in a serious tone
"Okay, what about?" said Chase, shocked at the sudden seriousness.
"Not here. Meet me on the beach at midnight so we can be alone, okay?"
"Okay. I don't know why all the secrecy, but I will meet you there."
"Thank you. I promise I will explain everything," said Everest before running up to catch up with the others.
As she came up to them, Everest noticed that they were at a pond. "Whoa, what is this place?
"This is a pond. Have you not seen a pond before?" Marshall asked jokingly.
"Of course I have seen a pond before, just didn't know if it was special to you guys."
"Oh, no. I didn't mean to offend you. I'm sorry."
"Oh, cool!" said Chase as he walked up, "you found a pond so close to the lookout. Zuma is going to be so happy to find out."
"Yeah he is going to be thrilled." replied Skye while jumping into the pond, "Last one in is a rotten egg."
"Come on you slowpoke," Said Chase to Marshall as he jumped into the pond. "The water is great."
"Oh, you're going to get it now." Challenged Marshall, as he jumped in.
"Oh, you two." Said Everest, dipping her paw in the water before jumping in.
Hours had passed by the time that Ryder called them.
"Pups, supper is ready. Come on back to the lookout."
"Okay, Ryder sir. On our way now."
"Alright, see you in a minute." Said Ryder before cutting the call.
"Well, that was fun while it lasted," Said Skye.
"I Know. We will have to come back and do it again some time." Replied Everest.
"Race you guys back there." Challenged Marshall, with a smirk.
"Okay, I'll beat you again." Accepted Chase.
"Okay, I'll count you down," Said Skye. "On your marks, get set. GO!"
And they were off, running at full speed back toward the lookout. It looked as though Marshall had taken an early lead, but it was hard to tell from where Everest was standing.
"How about we just walk?" Suggested Everest
"Yeah, I was about to ask the same thing." Replied Skye.
"Okay, let us get going."
"Alright," Said Skye, as she started walking.
After supper was finished, all of the pups decided to play pup pup boogie before bed. Music was blaring all through the lookout, while Rocky and Marshall were playing.
"So, have you gotten any better at this, Everest?" Skye questioned.
"A little bit, though I rarely play it anymore. It's not nearly as fun when you are playing by yourself." She replied.
"Oh, okay. Then we have next game." Said Skye, just as Marshall tripped on his feet, falling into Rocky.
"Oops, sorry Rocky," Marshall said.
"No harm done," Rocky replied.
"I guess that's now." Said Everest, making everyone laugh. She got on the pad that still felt so unusual to her. "Okay, I think I'm ready."
"Hit it," Said Skye.
Okay, I can do this. I can do this. Left. Left. Right. Up. Down. Spin. Hey, I'm doing it. I'm actually doing it.
"Whoa, Everest. You've gotten really good at this." Said Marshall in awe.
"Thanks," Everest said before tripping.
"Oh, you alright?" Marshall asked.
"Yes, I am fine." She replied. Getting up. "Guess that's it for me."
"That means I'm up." Said Rubble in excitement.
"Okay, westart it." Said Zuma.
"Wow, I had forgotten how much of a workout this is." Said Everest, trying to catch her breath.
"Are you okay?" Asked Marshall.
"Yes, I am fine. Just not used to the sudden movements yet."
"Okay, just wanted to make sure." Confirmed Marshall, as the door opened.
"Okay, pups its time for bed." Said Ryder, walking into the room.
"Awe, do we have to?" whined Rubble.
"Unfortunately, yes you do. It is already 11:30."
Oh, I had better get going.
"Okay, goodnight everyone," Said Skye.
"Goodnight." Everyone said in sync, as they filed out of the room toward their pup houses.
All of the pups had gone into their respective Pup houses, except for two, Everest and Chase. They made their way down the long, twisted road toward the beach, saying nothing to each other. The beach was cold and damp as they finally reached it. The waves still crashing onto the land. It would have been peaceful if it weren't for the tension they both felt.
Suddenly, Everest stopped and lay down on her back, looking up at the stars, "Will you join me?" She asked.
"Ugh, yeah. Sure." He said, laying next to her.
"Do you see them?"
"The stars? Yeah, I see them."
"They are more than just stars. They represent all of the living things, here on earth. They pop into existence the moment we are conceived, and go dark when it is time for us to leave."
"Oh, I've never thought about it like that." He said, "Oh look, that one just popped up."
"Oh yeah, not many people get to see that." Especially for your own.
"Not to be rude or anything, but why did you ask me here tonight?"
"Because I have something important to say." She said as her stomach twisted into a thousand knots.
"Oh, and what might that be?"
"Chase," She said looking over at him, "I... I'm..."
"You can tell me anything, you know that. Nothing can make me love you any less."
"Chase," She started over, "I'm... Pregnant."