Authors Note: Hi all. Here's the next chapter. Enjoy.
Chapter 7: The Attack
Torn between what to do next was Ryder. He knew he couldn't just walk away and let Sweetie get away with the crimes she had committed. But at the same time, he couldn't let anything to Chase. Ryder took Chase in when he found him living rough in the streets of Adventure Bay. Ryder was the only family Chase knew. They had been best friends forever and he couldn't just let him go. He knew what he had to do.
"You win Sweetie" he said with a sigh. "Just, let Chase go".
Happy, Sweetie kept her end of the bargin and released Chase. Whilst trying to get his breath back after being strangled, Ryder picked up Chase in order to keep him safe.
"I knew you'd give in, you lousy PAW Patrol are so pathetic" cackled Sweetie.
Sweetie knew now she had everything she wanted. She had the crown, the castle and the kingdom of Barkingburg. She was free to do as she pleased. Or so she thought.
All of a sudden, another pup jumped over Sweetie and pinned her to ground. It was Prince.
"Nobody threatens by best friend and gets away with it" he screamed at Sweetie.
At that moment, the PAW Patrol saw their opportunity to get the crown back. She used her wings to fly in, grab it off of Sweeties head and fly it back to the castle. Meanwhile, Chase fished out from his three wheeler a pair of pawcuffs to stop Sweetie from escaping. Then, he did something he had never had to do before.
"Sweetie, I am arresting for the theft of the royal crown, the disappearance of Princess of Scarlett and for assaulting an officer of the law. You do not have to say anything. But it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned something which you later rely on in puppy court. Anything you do say may be given in evidence."
Once this statement was said, the pups knew this was important business. As Sweetie was dragged away to the dungeons by the royal guards, King Thomas and Queen Leah came rushing out, overjoyed to see their daughter.
"Oh Scarlett, thank goodness your safe" said King Thomas with a sigh of relief.
"I'm never letting you out of my sight again" said Queen Leah whilst frantically kissing her on the forehead.
Then, the royal rulers turned to Ryder and the pups.
"PAW Patrol, how can we ever thank you" Scarlett's parents said.
"Don't worry your majesties, if you're ever in trouble, just yelp for help" said Ryder happily.
Then, Princess Scarlett had an idea.
"As a thank you, I would like to invite you all to my 16th birthday party and coronation".
The pups were delighted.
"We'd be honoured your highness" said Rocky.
Later that evening, the PAW Patrol were having a blast at the party. Ryder was showing off all his cool gear to the kids of the kingdom. Rubble and Marshall were invading the buffet table whilst Zuma and Rocky were talking to some female pups. Out on the dance floor, Chase and Skye were showing Prince their dance skills from Pup Pup Boogie.
"Awesome, I wish I could dance like that" he said in admiration.
"Why don't you take over from me buddy" said Chase. From that, Prince took Chases place and Skye taught him how to boogie.
As everyone was having fun, no one noticed a shadow slip past the curtains and behind the staircase. It was Sweetie. She had managed to guards the slip and now she wanted revenge. Except this time, she wasn't coming for the princess or the crown, but for Prince.
Whilst watching from the corner of the ballroom, a glimpse of Sweeties shadow was caught by Chase's eye. Shocked and scared to see her walking as free as a mouse, he saw look as if she was about to make a kill, a kill out of his friend. He knew this was very bad, and that he had to do something.
"PRINCE, LOOK OUT!" he screamed from across the room.
But because the music was so loud, Prince didn't hear a thing.
As Sweetie began her pounce with sharpened teeth, Chase instantly reacted to save friends life, but at the risk his own, for he had made a run for Prince to push him out of the way, only to end up getting bitten in front leg. Sweetie then released he mouth from him, but only after throwing poor Chase across the room, causing him to hit a pillar and collapse to the floor.
"CHASE, NO!" everyone cried.
Pretty soon the guards came rushing in and dragged Sweetie off to the dungeons properly this time. Meanwhile everyone was gathered around Chase, praying to god he was OK, but he wasn't. His front left paw had very deep bite wounds and he was losing a lot of blood very quickly. Feeling so weak, Chase could barely stay conscious.
"Marshall, get your EMT gear, FAST!" cried Ryder.
"Hang in there Chase, you're gonna be OK" said Prince.
"Please, stay with me Chase, I mean us" pleaded Skye.
The last thing Chase remembered was hearing everyone around him saying his name, but he slipped into the darkness of unconsciousness.
