Chapter 3: Fire on the Ship

The next day had arrived. Chase woke up and did his morning exercises. He then woke up Ryder.

"Chase, you're up early. I bet you're excited to see Isla Nublar."

"You bet I am, Ryder, sir."

"While I get your food, would you wake up the other pups for me?"

"Sure thing, Ryder, sir." With that, Chase ran off to wake the others. He started with Skye. He walked up to her and stared at her beautiful golden face. She started to stir, and soon enough, her beautiful eyes fluttered open.

"Hey Chase," she said.

"Hey, Skye," said Chase, slightly blushing. "It's time to wake up. You wanna help me wake up the others?"

"Sure." They woke up the others, but then something caught their noses.

"Do you smell that?" asked Rocky.

"Yeah," said Zuma. "It almost smells like-"

"FIRE!" yelled Marshall. He ran towards the burning smell.

"Marshall, NO!" yelled Chase. He ran after his best friend into the blackening smoke. Skye could only watch in horror. She just admitted to Chase that she likes him and now he's risking his life and she could possibly never see him again. Rocky put a paw on her shoulder.

"It's okay, Skye. Chase is going to be fine." Skye looked up at him and smiled sadly. Even Rocky wasn't sure if that was true.

Meanwhile, Marshall located the source. Chase, still looking for him, got lost amidst the smoke and debris. "MARSHALL!" he yelled, to no avail. He started to cough, and his eyes started to sting. Marshall called for his water cannon.

"Ruff! Water cannon!" With that, he doused the fire, for it was small, but there was a ton of smoke damage. Marshall then returned to the others.

"What caused it?" asked Everest.

"It was an unattended oven," he replied. He looked at each of the pups. Then worry made its way to him. "Where's Chase?!"

"I thought he went in with you!" said Skye. Just then, they all heard coughing as a dark figure crawled towards them. They all stood with awaited breath as the figure of a German Shepherd appeared. Smiles stretched across all their faces.

"CHASE!" they all yelled, running towards him. Skye was the first to pounce on him. She started to lick him, but stopped herself. All the others let out an "Oooh!" as Skye and Chase blushed.

"Are you okay, Chase? I-uh I mean we were so worried!"

Chase simply chuckled. "You don't have to hide your feelings from me, Skye. You already told me about them yesterday. Remember?"

"Oh yeah," she said, smiling. Just then Ryder came in.

"Hi pups, what'd I miss?"

"There was a fire that started at an unattended oven in the hallway. Marshall ran in to put it out. Chase followed him, but was lost in the smoke. They both made it out okay, though," Rocky said in one breath.

"And Skye likes Chase!" said Rubble.

"Wow! I can't believe that you guys took charge and did such a risky but heroic deed. What good pups!" Suddenly a voice came over the intercom.

"Ladies and gentleman, this is your captain speaking. We have now arrived at Isla Nublar. We will have staff dismiss you towards the exit. But for now, remain in your rooms."

"We're here!" yelled Zuma. Marshall and Everest jumped for joy. Skye did a back flip. Rocky scratched himself. Chase howled with joy. Rubble's stomach growled.

"Ryder, can we have breakfast now?"

"Sure, Rubble. We have time to eat before we're dismissed."