Ryder, Chase, Marshall and Skye walked inside the lookout all tired out. Rocky, Zuma and Rubble were playing gold fish until they heard groaning. They all looked up to see the exhaust four slomp down in the lounge.
"What happened to you guys?" Rubble asked
"One word. Chicken." Chase muttered
"Running around this whole entire town, chasing down that chicken was very difficult and hard." Marshall added
"I bet it was. Do you guys want something to dwink?" Zuma asked kindly
"I'll like some water please." Ryder suggested
"Us too." Skye and Chase said
"Nah, I'm good. I just want to sleep." Marshall yawned, smacking his lips together loudly.
The pup and Ryder giggled at the silly dally. Zuma went to go get everyone's drink with the help of Rocky. Chase scooted closey over to Marshall and layed next to him. Marshall sensed someone next to him and peeked open his eye lids to see his German Shepherd best friend next to him.
"You did a really good job today, you know that?" Chase whispered, lowering his head into his arms.
"Thanks, you did a great job too" Marshall replied quietly "So what were you guys gonna say what's wrong with me before we left?"
"Hm? Oh, uh... we'll tell you later." Chase chuckled nervously "I'm to tired to talk."
Marshall nodded in response and moved closer to Chase, their fur was mixed together. With another yawn coming from both of them, Chase and Marshall nuzzles each other and fell asleep. Ryder, Skye, and Rubble were watching the whole thing and could help but quietly 'aww' at the sight.
"They're adorable" Skye cooed quietly with Rubble nodding in agreement.
Rocky and Zuma walked in with two dog bowls and a cup full of water on a tray Rocky was carrying. They were about to announce that they have everyone's drink until they saw their two pups sleeping peacefully together. Rocky set the water down next to Ryder gently and they both sat where they were sitting before they left.
"Dudes, they awe so cute" Zuma whispered
"They sure are, if only they could tell each other their feelings and then it would be really easy" Rocky said
"But you know them, they both are stubborn, especially Chase. Marshall has hang out with hin so long that he caught some of his stubbornness too" Skye explained
"That's why we should help them fully understand pups. Chase and Marshall have been in love with each other for years without either of them knowing." Ryder paused, then chuckled "And to think it all started when those two met."
"Can you tell us Ryder? Pleeeaaasse?!" the pups begged quietly
"Sure, come closer to me and then I'll tell you." Ryder instructed
The four pups quietly made their way over to their owner without waking the two love pups. Skye was on Ryder's lap, Rubble, Zuma, and Rocky were closely around him.
"Now, it all started when me and Marshall just finished unpacking everything in the lookout..."
Flashback
Ryder, a ten year old boy, had just moved in his new town called Adventure Bay. His parents had given him lots of money for his new inventions and other things he will need. He had already graduated highschool and college so he didn't really have to care about school. His dream was to make a team of dogs that will talk and help people in need and his dream was about to come true because he didn't come to this town alone.
"Ryder? Are we done yet? I wanna go play" a white and black spotted puppy said as he crawled up to the young boy.
The white and spotted black puppy was a dalmatian called Marshall. He had a yellow collar with a fire bag in the front. Marshall was very different from other dalmatians besides knowing how to talk. His eyes were bright ocean blue instead of brown, he had a very strange birthmark that was in a shape of a bat on his forearm, his personality was the same as any dalmatian but he had something special about it. He also is clumsy.
"We're done Marshall" Ryder chuckled and knelt down one knee to see his puppy "Why don't you go to the puppy park and make some new friends?"
Marshall's eyes lit up and his tail started wagging "Really Ryder?! I can go?!"
"Of course. Now that you have your collar and your pup tag, no one will snatch you. Just be home soon ok?"
Marshall smiles and licked Ryder on his cheek "I will! Thanks Ryder."
"No problem." Ryder replied as he watch his puppy run outside of the lookout.
Marshall ran through the streets of Adventure Bay, smiling at the people who waved to him. He arrived at the park, ready to play with everyone but there was one problem...no one was there. The big colorful toys were just sitting there like boring artifacts in a museum making Marshall whimper.
"I hate being alone, I should go back to Ryder." Marshall said to specifically no one.
He was about to run back until he heard a desperate howl coming from not that far from the small puppy. Without warning, Marshall ran towards the howl in the need to help. The tall trees block all kinds of sunlight that was coming in. Marshall tripped on a few sticks but kept moving. He stopped, seeing a brown lump layed soundlessly on the forest ground.
"Hello? A-Are you alright?" Marshall asked nervously, slowly walking to the puppy and nudging the brown head.
A groan came from the brown puppy and he opened his eyes. He had brown fur all except for his paws, face, and belly which were a tan color. His ears were straight and pointy but a bit to big for the puppy. Turning on his back, the brown fur puppy looked up to only see bright blue eyes looking down at him in concern. Marshall say that the puppy's eyes were the most beautiful things he ever saw. Golden eyes mixed with brown and black. Marshall's heart started to pound heavily in his chest as he stared at the handsome puppy. The puppy sat up slowly and shook his head, groaning once more. His ears were flopping to the back of his head.
"W-Who are you?" The puppy asked
"Y-You can talk to?!" exclaimed Marshall
"Yeah, I thought I was the last puppy to talk but I guess not" The pup shrugged "But you didn't answer my question."
"Oh, right. My name is Marshall. What's your name?"
"My name is Chase. What are you doing here?"
"I coule ask you the same thing pal. I came here because I heard you howl and thought you were in trouble." Marshall explained
Chase looked away "I-I don't wanna talk about it. But you have to get out of here."
Marshall tilted his head in confusion "Why?"
"Stop asking questions! Just go! Its dangerous here." Chase said angrily
"No way! I'm not leaving you here on your own." Marshall argued back and took a step forward to Chase "I may not be as brave as you Chase, but I don't want my new friend getting hurt."
Chase looked at Marshall surprised "M-Me?! Your friend?"
"Of course, and as my new and only friend I ever had I want to keep you safe from harm. I-I don't want you to get hurt." Marshall said watery, holding out his paw "Come with me, please, I want to give you another chance in life. Another chance to start over again. You can be so much more than a stray, you can be a hero."
Chase's heart skipped a beat. Those big beautiful eyes looking at him, pleading him to go with the dally. His white and black fur started to shimmer in the bits of sunlight causing Chase to blush at the adorable puppy. Chase put his paw in Marshall's and nodded with a smile.
Marshall's face lit up and he hugged the German Shepherd "Thank you! Lets go"
Chase said nothing so he nodded in response. A dead blood howl startled the two pups. Marshall's eyes widened and Chase's ears flatten in fear.
"We have to go now, follow me" Chase said
He tightened his grip on Marshall's paw and ran towards the exit. Marshall was dearly shocked at the pup's strength and bravery but couldn't help but blush red at the warmth and fuzzinest coming from his chest when Chase held his paw.
The two finally made it out the woods. They hid behind the slide and tried to catch their breaths. Marshall looked up at Chase and smiled. Chase looked up at Marshall and smiled back, tears prickling near his cheeks.
"I've been wanting to escape for a long time. Thank you so much Marshall." Chase said softly
"Its no problem Chase, I'd do anything for my first friend ever " Marshall smiled
"Am I really the first friend you ever had? Why wouldn't anyone be friends with you? Your to cute." Chase teased
Marshall blushed "W-Well I am a bit clumsy sometimes and mess up pups games."
"There you are!"
Marshall yelped in surprised and hid behind Chase, shaking in fear. Chase looked up and saw a boy with spiky brown and brown eyes looking at the dally.
"O-Oh. Hi Ryder." Marshall greeted and nervously waved at his owner.
"I've been looking everywhere for you pup. Who's this?" Ryder asked, referring to Chase.
"Ryder, this is my new best friend Chase. Chase, this is my owner and a genius Ryder" Marshall introduced the two.
Chase gulped and waved shyly at the human boy "Hello Ryder sir."
Ryder knelt down on both his knees and smiled kindly at the German Shepherd puppy who took a step back "Hi there Chase. Do you want us to take you back home?"
"He doesn't have a home Ryder, he's out here all alone. Can we bring him home with us?! Please!?" Marshall asked, jumping up and down with excitement.
Chase looked over to Marshall, shocked that he would want to live with him and looked over to the boy. Ryder chuckled at his silly pup and smiled, happy that his Marshall finally has a friend.
"Of course he can. What do you say Chase? Wanna live with us?" Ryder asked
Chase looked over to Marshall who was giving him pleading eyes. Chase looked over to Ryder and nodded, his eyes were breaking with tears ruining his vision. Chase jumped into Ryder's arms and nuzzled his chest.
"Yes! Thank you" Chase cried, nuzzling deeper into Ryder's chest.
Ryder smiled and hugged Chase back. Chase glanced back, jumping out of Ryder's arms, he ran to Marshall and embraced Marshall in a big hug. Marshall's eyes widened and he unconsciously hugged the puppy abive him back.
"And I would love to be your best friend." Chase whispered, nuzzling into Marshall's shoulder.
Marshall closed his eyes and squeezed Chase tightly, small tears running down his cheeks. Ryder silently took a picture of the adorable sight.
Flashback Ended
"Awwwwww!" The pups said
"That's a really cute story" Skye said and jumped off of Ryder's lap.
"Yeah, I'll show you pups the picture later"
A yawn came from said pups. The group looked up and saw Chase and Marshall waking up. Chase smiled at Marshall and nuzzled his side. Marshall looked towards Chase and smiled softly.
"Do you always have to do that everytime I wake up next to you?" Marshall whispered, nuzzling Chase on his muzzle.
"Yeah. I like smelling you everytime I wake up to see your blue eyes." Chase teased
Marshall giggled "Your such flirt, you know that right?"
"Tell me something I don't know." Chase replied with a roll of his eyes causing Marshall to giggle again.
The two pups looked forwards and saw everyone starring at them. Marshall blushed crisom red head to toe and looked away while Chase was confused.
"Why is everyone looking at us like that?" Chase asked as he sat up.
"No reeaassoon." Rubble said and smirked
"Marsh? Do you have a fever? Your all red." Chase asked worriedly and put a paw on Marshall's head.
The pups and Ryder chuckled at Chase while Marshall sighed. He pulled Chase paw off his head, his blush was now all gone, and he whispered something in Chase's ear. When Marshall pulled away, he looked deadplanned at the pink German Shepherd.
"Ohhhh." Chase muttered and flatten his ears in embarrassment.
The pups, all except Chase, and Ryder chuckled. Ryder stood uo and stretched his arms before turning to the door.
"I'm going to Katie's, she needs my help at the shop" Ryder sain and walked near the entrance/exit.
"Bye Wyder! Don't fowget to kiss Katie on the way back!" Zuma joked, waving to his owner innocently.
Ryder turned back and glared at him with a light blush. He turned back and walked out the lookout without a response. The pups turned to each other and chuckled until something popped up in Marshall's head.
"Hey pups, can you finally tell me what you were gonna tell me before we went on that mission?"
The pups stopped chuckling and looked amoung each other. Rocky silently volunteered to walk up next to Marshall. The others circled them as Rocky tilted Marshall's head down and they all saw two bite marks on the dally's neck.
"Just what we thought. Marshall, your a vampire." Rocky said and took a step back.