Hey there! I'm back. And wow, this story is starting off smoothly I must say. 416 visitors and 13 reviews already, wow. Anyways, I have one question. In the show, they pronounce 'buoy' as 'boowey'. I'm pretty sure it has the same pronunciation as 'boy' right? Did they do this intentionally or is it some sort of alternative pronunciation I don't know about.

Other than that, I would also like to thank all you who have read this story. So that's you! However it really is interesting lol, all the reviews of each chapter is different. The only consistent reviewer is Demberway. Really peculiar. Which by the way, thanks Demberway! But I appreciate all of you :P

Also, special shout-out to a special friend of mine, olatiqa, for giving me some feedback. Also, 23rd September was her birthday so hoozah! Happy 14th Birthday, twin! BTW, happy 14th birthday to me too lol. (24th september)

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Unrecyclable Heart (Rocky x Skye)

Classic romantic music played from the speakers as people and pups in the building dance to the slow, enjoyable rhythm with their respective partners. Rocky would've done so too, but there is one problem. He has no partner.

Rocky sighs as he just sits there on the sidelines and watches the others dance with happy smiles on their faces. Rocky snarled of envy at the happy group of couples before him.

'Everyone gets their happy ending so why is the world cruel to me?!' thought Rocky angrily. He then sighs once more, relieving himself of his useless rage. 'I guess it's just not meant to be.'

To make matters worse, the event he is attending right now was the source of his rage and envy. It is a wedding ceremony, Chase and Skye's wedding. Rocky clenches his paw at the thought of those two as a couple. He was this close to shouting 'I OBJECT!' when they said their vows. Luckily, he managed to control his resentment.

Rocky isn't too surprised that Skye chose Chase as her mate. Chase has a good heart and a protective instinct to go along with it. Rocky also can't deny Chase has good looks too. To top it all up, Chase didn't exactly make his crush on Skye subtle either. Practically everyone in Adventure Bay was expecting them to become a couple; it was just a matter of time.

Rocky, however, also has a crush on the flying cockapoo; unbeknownst to anyone else. It's pretty understandable why too. Skye is, with a lack of a better word, stunningly beautiful. Her big, shaggy and fluffy ears make her look adorable. The circles around her eyes highlight their magenta beauty. Besides, it's not every pup that has talents like hers to do backflips and fly. Basically, she is perfect.

Rocky whimpers as he lays on all fours, hugging himself while looking up at nothing hopelessly. He wish he had acted up on his feelings. Then maybe, just maybe, he could have stood a chance against Chase. Instead, he had purposely lessened their bonding time together to shake off his crush on her. But when Chase and Skye announced their marriage three months ago, he soon realizes he had done a grave mistake.

'Oh who am I kidding?' Rocky huffs as he buries his head into his paws. 'I'm basically the uninteresting eco-pup that is an abominable scientist-experiment-gone-wrong of a mix-breed while Chase is the dream mate of every female dog there is. It's like comparing a piece of trash to jewels and gold.'

Rocky is on the verge of tears, but he wasn't going to cry in public. Instead, he just looks back up at the dancing group of people and pups. 'Maybe I should move on.'

But then again, it isn't like he hasn't tried. Ever since Chase and Skye had publicly been in a romantic relationship a year ago, Rocky tried to move on but he just couldn't. Every time he tried to close his eyes, all he thinks of was her beautiful, almost hypnotizing, magenta eyes and cute smile.

Rocky then thinks back to the days he had spent with Skye. There isn't much since as he tried to stay away but there are still some precious memories.

'Like that time Skye and I got lost in the forest.' Rocky thought with a slight smile.


Flashback…


It was a bright sunny afternoon as Rocky and Skye had finished setting up their tents. Mayor Goodway was yet again supervising their scout camp along with Chickeletta in her bags as usual. They were all wearing their scout uniforms. After Mayor Goodway finished setting up her own tent, she called for the two pups who stood in attention immediately after her command.

"Pups, now we have to find some dry sticks and branches for our fire. We can search for them in that forest over there." Mayor Goodway said as she pointed towards the forest east side of them. "Don't wonder off too far though. We wouldn't want to be separated and get lost."

"Okay!" The two pups answered with enthusiasm, before heading off to accomplish their tasks. Rocky picked up his pup-pack along the way to make the job easier.

Fifteen minutes later, Skye had a few sticks in her mouth while Rocky held a bundle of them in both his mouth and the claw of his pup-pack. The both of them were heading back to the camp site.

"Wu waways wet mowe whan me. No fwair." Skye tried to say but got muffled by the sticks in her mouth. Rocky laughed at her attempt to speak while dropping the sticks in his mouth in the process.

"You almost sound like Zuma." Rocky teased before picking his sticks back up. Skye only glared in return but the glare soon subsided to playful eyes.

Suddenly, a loud and frightening roar was heard from a distance. The two pups looked at each other with widen eyes in fright.

"BEAR!" They both exclaimed, dropping the sticks, and ran as fast as they could from the source of the roar, which was at the direction of the campsite, much to the fear of the pups. The dried sticks were left forgotten.

Skye accidentally tripped on a rock and flew into the sky before landing on Rocky. The both of them rolled from the blow into a small cliff. They rolled a few more feet further before stopping with Skye laying flat on Rocky.

"Are you alright, Skye?" asked Rocky worriedly.

"Y-yeah, I'm okay. A little dizzy though." Skye said trying to stand up with her right paw but fell back on Rocky due to her dizziness. Rocky slipped out and helped her up by holding her left paw which immediately made Skye retract it back in pain. "Ouch!"

Rocky gasped as he saw what caused the pain. Both of them were covered with dirt and scratches as expected but a twig managed to slightly cut into Skye's paw. "You're far from okay, Skye! Can you walk at all?"

Skye tried doing so but instantly flinched and bit her lower lip when her left paw landed on the ground. "I don't think so."

"Alright, I'll help you." Rocky said as he did just that. "I think we're lost though. Do you remember where we were?"

Skye observed her surroundings before shaking her head which made Rocky frown slightly. Skye looked around her once more before saying, "Look on the bright side though. At least we're far from the bear right?"

Rocky smiled at her optimism before nodding in agreement. The two pups began heading towards a nearby shady tree. "Yeah. Mayor Goodway should have heard the bear too and most likely went to a safe location. She probably contacted the PAW Patrol too."

Skye also smiled back at Rocky's thought but it quickly turned back to a frown. "Will they find us though?"

Rocky chuckled slightly. "I'm sure they will; especially with Chase worrying about you."

Skye chuckled back at the thought and slightly blushed at the mention of Chase. This made Rocky feel hurt but he managed to hide it from Skye. Rocky settled Skye down onto the shady tree so she could rest her paw.

"We should probably start the campfire ourselves. It's turning night." Rocky pointed out. "Stay here, I'll get some more wood for it."

"Okay." Skye replied before sighing and looking back at the ground. "I wish I brought my wings. Then we could've just flown out."

"It's alright. You couldn't have known this would happen. At least you're safe." Rocky reassured before heading off to get some wood.

Skye smiled at the running pup. She then muttered to herself, "Thanks Rocky."


The sun set into the distant mountains as stars made their glow visible with the moon putting out its lunar aura from the other side. The chilling air around the two pups was heated by the campfire set by Rocky as they sat comfortably on opposite sides.

There was a moment of calm silence as the crickets chirped with the occasional faint croak. Both of the pups were gazing at the stars, admiring the beautiful scenery while searching for constellations. Not long after, Rocky looked at Skye to begin a conversation.

"It must be fun huh? Working above the clouds and all."

Skye looked back at Rocky with raised eyebrows at the sudden questions but placed a calm smile on her face. "Yeah, it really is. But during starry nights like this one, I tend to go flying for awhile. It's really… alluring."

Rocky nodded in understanding before looking at the flicker of flame on the campfire. "Meanwhile, all I do is organizing and fixing stuff."

Skye widened her eyes at his deflated tone. Skye then limply walked to Rocky, trying not to put pressure on her left paw. Rocky immediately stood up in worry at her sudden move. "Hey don't walk around too much!"

Skye just rolled her eyes as she found a spot beside the eco-pup. "I'm fine. It's just a little cut."

Rocky disapproved of her flippant manner towards her injuries but decided to let it be and sat back down. Seeing that Rocky stopped being overprotective, Skye continued the conversation.

"You know, eco-pups are pretty cool too. Sure, they don't get to fly around the air but you make something useless to something awesome." Skye started. Now she was the one looking at the burning wood. "Honestly, I really appreciate that. This world needs more people and pups like you. You make things find a place in the world. That's what I think of recycling anyways."

Rocky smiled at her little speech. He was touched but he couldn't help let out a slight chuckle. "Since when did you get so philosophical, Skye?"

Skye giggled in response before giving a light punch at Rocky's shoulder. "I can be philosophical whenever I want, alright? But seriously Rocky, don't stop recycling. Your job is more than just organizing and fixing. You make things useful.

"Thanks Skye." Rocky couldn't stop the grin from his face. 'Does Skye really think that? That recycling is actually cool? Most people and pups just think it's pointless or some sort of side hobby…'

After that, the forest was quite and the only sounds that entertained their ears were the chirping of crickets and the crackling of the fire.

"It's been an hour, do you think they can find us?" Skye asked suddenly, alerting Rocky from his stare-down with the campfire.

'Oh yeah, we're lost in a forest. Almost forgot about that.' "I'm sure they'll be here any minute now. We weren't that far from campsite… I think."

As if on cue, the two pups heard people shouting their names from a distance. Rocky and Skye had their ears perked up, Rocky standing up, and they looked at each other at the sound. They both turned their heads to the source of the shouting and called out as loudly as they can, "Over here!"

Soon enough, a crowd of pups and a certain young boy emerged from the dense trees of the forest. The first to react was Chase.

"Skye!" Chase said as he ran to said cockapoo. Once he got near enough he checked her left and right. He quickly saw the wound "Oh my god, are you alright?!"

Skye showed him a comforting smile, "I'm fine, Chase. I'm fine."

Rocky watched as the two pups embraced each other with content smiles; as if the rest of the world didn't matter to them anymore with each other under their paws. As if he didn't matter to them anymore. Rocky focused his attention to Skye, her face showed pure satisfaction. Rocky didn't matter to her; yet she meant everything to Rocky. Skye's words of advice on recycling still rang in his mind clearly.

Rocky growled at the two quietly. He glared at the german shepherd. 'You just have to take her, don't you?! Why can't I get what I want...' Rocky was too hurt to hear what the others were doing and saying. He was pretty sure Zuma was talking to him worriedly but he just wanted to be alone.

Well, it is kinda ironic. He is alone. And deep down in his heart, he doesn't want to be. But the fate is cruel on him.


Rocky is so deep in thought that he didn't realize the music stopping as the people and pups begun evacuating from the dance floor. He also didn't realize a certain cockapoo heading his way.

"Hey Rocky."

Rocky jumped to a sitting position at her unexpected voice. He looks up to offer Skye a small awkward smile.

"H-hey Skye." Rocky gulps. It was unbelievably hard to keep a straight face with Skye, especially with her beautiful pink dress and white tiara. 'Gosh, she looks so magnificent.'

Skye however wore a concerned frown. "You don't seem like you're enjoying the party. Is there something bothering you?"

Rocky's smile grows even wider. 'Always a caring pup.'

"Nah, I'm fine." Rocky begins, the reassuring smile he sent her was a bit hesitant which Skye noticed but she didn't push it any further. "But I hope you will have a great life with Chase." 'I really do.'

"Aw. Thanks Rocky." Skye smiles at his wish and gives him a friendly hug. After they pull away, they both smile even wider at each other. "And I hope you're sure you're okay. However, if you need any help then I'm always available to talk to."

"Alright, I'll keep that in mind."

After that, both pups stare at the ground, unsure of what to say next. A few minutes passed and Skye was about to say something as her mouth opened but suddenly, someone called for her.

"Skye! We have to go prepare for our honeymoon tomorrow!" Chase, who is a few feet behind Skye and wearing a fancy suit with a blue shirt, calls out.

"Oh, coming sweetheart!" Skye calls back when she turned her head around. Rocky almost growled when Chase mentioned the honeymoon and when Skye called Chase sweetheartbut restrained himself from being hostile. Skye then turns back towards Rocky with an apologetic smile. "Sorry, got to go. Maybe we can talk some other time?"

Rocky forces a smile and nods, "I would certainly like that."

"I'm gonna miss you all."

They both share yet another hug, this time a bit longer to Rocky's pleasure. When they separated, both of them look at each other with bright smiles; although there was a hint of sadness in Rocky's eyes. "Take care in Hawaii, alright?"

Skye widens her smile and nods, "Will do. You and the others should be safe too."

Skye then turns her body to face Chase and began running at him. Along the way, Skye turned her head and waved at her mix-breed friend. Rocky waves back with a sad smile.

He watches as Skye caught up with Chase while they stroll to the exit. Chase says something that made Skye blush and giggle as she pats Chase's back playfully. The envy in Rocky's heart burned at the sight of the sweet couple but he just ignores the pain this time.

"I'm useless; nothing but trash." Rocky mutters under his breath harshly to no one in particular. "An unrecyclable piece of junk."

Rocky just sighs in defeat while his legs give up and drop his body to the floor like before. Rocky can't help but whimper and sheds a tear. He doesn't even give a fuck if someone else is seeing him crying like this. "I'm hopeless."

Rocky watches as the couple made a turn to the right from the exit and disappears from sight. He let a sad smile plaster on his face despite the jealousy swelling in his heart. 'Please take good care of her, Chase. Do it for me, because I can't.'

With that last thought, his paws covers his face as tears stung his eyes. Unrequited love with an unrecyclable heart. Rocky couldn't find a place in the world for his love; he makes a bad eco-pup. He failed Skye.


So? Was it good? Was it bad? Was it moving enough? Or was the plot too.. Rocky... (bu-dum-tss) okay sorry, bad puns. Anyways, this is my first erm, 'unhappy' one shot for this collection. However, this is certainly not the last; I actually plan to do one after the next one-shot because why not. It's going to be a continuation of Unforeseen Love and it will be quite angst-y. Hopefully it will be better and more moving than this one. So be warned.

And yeah, next up? Either Marshall x Everest or Zuma x Rocky. IDK, vote plz. OH SUDDEN IDEA, Zuma x Rocky for a continuation of this one? Maybe... hmm... Anyways have a nice day. :D