Chapter 3: Finding the Mind Stone

Everyone was up bright and early the next morning. In fact, many of them had a hard time sleeping. They were all either nervous, excited, or some combination of both for what awaited them today.

Ryder had designed special time travel suits for everyone, including some spares. "Mr. Porter, are you ready for this test run?"

"Uh, no, not really," Mr. Porter replied, sweat running down his face. "What if I get stuck in in 1973?"

"I'll do it," said a voice from the front doors of the Lookout. Everyone whipped around at the sound of the voice to find out its source. They were shocked to see not a person, but a pup, a wolf, standing there. He wore a black leather vest with black pants. On his front paws were gold brass knuckles. On his back paws were black combat boots. He was armed with a katana, a pistol, and bow and arrow.

"Rocky, is that you?" asked Cap'n Turbot.

"Cap'n Turbot, I'm right here," said Rocky, who was standing next to the sailor.

"Then who is that? Cuz he looks a lot like you."

"I remember you!" said Chase. "You ran right into me the other day in Foggy Bottom!"

"Allow me to introduce myself," the wolf said, approaching the group. "My name is Ricochet. I am a Lieutenant Colonel Army Ranger and I lead a unit called the Global Reconnaissance Force."

"How did you find us? And how do you know about us?" asked Jake.

"Oh, I've heard plenty about the PAW Patrol," Ricochet said. "It's not like you guys aren't known around the world. And I would like to say that I may have some shocking news for all of you. Do you want to hear the more shocking news first, or the less shocking news?"

"The more shocking news," said Ryder.

"I am Rocky's long lost older brother."

Everyone's jaws dropped at that revelation, especially Rocky's.

"Impossible," said Ryder. "Rocky was orphaned when I found him."

"Ah yes," said Ricochet, "let me clarify something for you. It is true that our parents died when Rocky was not even a week old, leaving us orphaned. But I made sure that my little brother would be taken care of before I left to join the military."

"I honestly thought you were some random wolf who tried to leave me for dead," said Rocky, who was in tears.

"I never thought you'd end up here, so close to home," said Ricochet, "but I'm so thankful that you have Ryder as an owner." He walked over to Rocky to embrace his brother. "I missed you so much Rocky," he said softly.

Rocky returned the hug, getting an "Awwww" from everyone else present.

"Can I ask you something?" said Chase.

"Sure."

"Why do you want to help us? Apart from Rocky, you really don't have any other connections to anyone associated with us, right?"

"You're right, I don't, but when I heard that you were trying to bring everyone back, I wanted to help. I want to help bring back my partner, who disappeared in this 'snap' that happened three years ago."

"We're more than happy to have you help us," said Farmer Yumi. "But what was the less shocking news?"

"Oh yeah, right," said Ricochet. "I am the so-called War Hound."


"Alright, Ryder, what's the plan?" asked Rocky. Everyone was gathered on the top floor of the Lookout, awaiting Ryder's plan. Ricochet had gone back a week and came back successfully, bringing a newspaper as evidence.

"So, there are six stones, and they're all in the past, but they were all located somewhere we have been."

"What do you mean?" asked Sweetie, who wasn't paying a whole lot of attention.

"The Reality Stone was in Foggy Bottom," explained Ryder. "The Soul Stone was in Pup-lantis. The Mind Stone was at Jake's cabin. The Time Stone was at the oak tree outside. The Space Stone was in the vault room in Barkingburg. And the Power Stone was near Bear Rock. So, we're gonna split up into teams to retrieve each stone and bring them back here."

"What are the teams?" asked the Earl.

"Farmer Yumi and Cap'n Turbot will search for the Reality Stone. Sid and Arrby will search for the Soul Stone. Jake and Mr. Porter will search for the Mind Stone. Robo-Dog and I will go after the Time Stone. Earl, you, Sweetie, and Ricochet will go after the Space Stone."

"Why me?" asked Ricochet.

"You have experience in the armed forces," said Ryder. "Barkingburg is heavily protected, beyond anything we could use, but you may be able to sneak in using your weapons and brain. Also, we'll need help keeping Sweetie under control."

"I heard that," Sweetie said.

"Okay, that makes sense," said Ricochet.

"So that leaves Chase and Rocky to go after the Power Stone."

"Wait, Ryder," said Jake. "If we can do this time travel thing, why don't we go back and find baby Silverclaw and kill him?"

"Time travel does not work like that, contrary to popular belief. Instead of directly changing the past, alternate timelines are created, so that means once we're done, we have to return the stones to the exact moment and place we took them to delete those alternate realities," said Rocky.

"Three years ago, we lost, all of us," said Ryder. "We lost friends, we lost family, we lost a part of ourselves. Today we have a chance to take it all back. You know your teams, you know your missions. Stay safe, watch each other's backs. This is the fight of our lives, and we're gonna win. Whatever it takes."

"Whatever it takes," said Chase.

"Whatever it takes," said Rocky.

"Whatever it takes," said Jake.

"Whatever it takes," said Mr. Porter.

"Whatever it takes," said Sid.

"Whatever it takes," said Arrby.

"Whatever it takes," said Ricochet.

"Whatever it takes," said Farmer Yumi.

"Whatever it takes," said Cap'n Turbot.

"Whatever it takes," said the Earl.

"Whatever it takes," said Sweetie.

"Rocky, power up the time machine," said Ryder. "See you all back here at the Lookout!" Rocky activated the time machine, and the thirteen of them jumped in, using wristbands designed by Ryder to find their destinations without much trouble. The time heist was a go.


JAKE'S MOUNTAIN, 2014

"We're here," said Jake. As he looked around, he realized when they were. "Oh no," he chuckled. "Not this day."

"What happened this day?" asked Mr. Porter. Just then, they heard a loud groaning noise, followed by a very familiar voice.

"ADVENTURE BAY SNOW MONSTER!" yelled Alex into his phone.

"Alex!" Mr. Porter yelled, trying to follow his grandson.

"Wait!" Jake said, pulling the restaurant owner back behind the bushes they were using as cover. "We don't have a lot of time. We need to find that stone and get out of here. We'll bring your grandson back, I promise."

"You're right, Jake," said Mr. Porter. "Now where did Ryder say this Mind Stone was located again?"

"By the front door of my cabin, which is a problem."

"Why is that?"

"I spend the day in that area, trying to stop guests from leaving. Which means, we'll need a diversion."

"I can't remember what I was doing today, but it certainly wasn't anything up here."

"Great! That means you can distract my past self long enough for me to swoop in and take the Mind Stone." Jake pulled out a container from his jacket. "Ryder said that this container is able to draw the Mind Stone into it. If we try to touch the stone with our bare hands, it'll blast us back and start to deteriorate."

Just then, they heard the sound of police sirens. They peeked over the bushes to see Ryder, Chase, and Rubble show up.

"Thanks for coming Ryder and the PAW Patrol," 2014 Jake said. "Ski season would be a bummer with no skiers."

"We'll figure this mystery out," said 2014 Ryder. "So, where did you see the tracks?"

"At the bottom of that slope," said 2014 Jake.

"Let's take a look," said 2014 Ryder.

"Okay," whispered present-day Jake. "Ryder, Chase, and Rubble are investigating. Let's go now."

"What's the plan?" asked Mr. Porter.

"Hmmmm..."


"Ladies and gentlemen," Jake called out in as best of an announcer voice as he could. "I present to you, the one and only, Fantastic Mr. Porter!"

2014 Jake watched as Mr. Porter walked over to him, juggling four snowballs.

"Mr. Porter, I thought you were back at your shop?" said 2014 Jake.

"I came to pick up Alex, and to show you this new trick I learned," Mr. Porter lied.

"We'll I must say, you are one heck of a juggler."

"Thanks! Want me to show you how to juggle?"

"Sure, I've got nothing else to do."

As Mr. Porter was showing 2014 Jake how to juggle two snowballs at a time, present-day Jake snuck over to the front steps of the cabin. Carefully, he opened up the container and scooped up the Mind Stone. He closed the container and quickly and quietly snuck back to behind the bushes.

"Alright, I got the stone," he radioed in to Mr. Porter.

"And that's how you juggle," said Mr. Porter. "Want to try?"

"Sure!" said 2014 Jake.

"I'll leave you to it. I have to return to my shop before my pie overcooks. See ya around, Jake!"

"See ya Mr. Porter," said 2014 Jake. "Thanks for showing me how to juggle!"

Once he was back behind the bushes, Jake and Mr. Porter activated their time bands and returned to the present day with the Mind Stone.


Author's Note: And so begins the time traveling part of my story. I will not directly state which episode is featured, but from what happens, like in this one, it should be pretty obvious. Also, I am using an OC from The Fire Wolf Kitsune, Ricochet, as an older brother to Rocky for this story. Ricochet is owned by Firewolf, not me. Be on the lookout for chapter 4 of PAW Patrol: Endgame!

- liverskins13