Ryder's face was pale and in shock. The worst nightmare that he and the pups shared was happening all over again.
"Ryder, what do we do?" Mayor Goodway asked.
"Try to get to the Beach Tower. We'll be there as soon as we can." Ryder replied.
"Please hurry!" Alex exclaimed.
Ryder hung up the phone and looked at everyone. "We got to go back to Adventure Bay now. Sweetie, Mayor Humdinger, the kittens, and Almuzar are attacking the town along with Harold and his giant robot."
"Oh no!" Rubble exclaimed.
"How could that be possible?" Everest asked, "The robot drained the meteor of its power. So how is it running?"
"Almuzar's probably supplying Harold with a magic based power source." Charles replied.
"We got to get back to Adventure Bay now!" Chase exclaimed. As he did, the pain in his side flared and he groaned.
"Chase, you and the others are in no condition to fight." Chance said, "You're still injured."
"But we can't let them destroy our home." Marshall said.
The Canine Knights all looked at each other and began talking via psychic link.
"Charles, you know they're not gonna back down right?" Blaze said.
"I know, but they're still in no condition to fight." Charles replied.
"But you know they won't stop trying." Skyler replied.
"I agree with Skyler. They're pretty stubborn." Arthur added.
"But with their injuries, they wouldn't last 5 minutes in a fight. Not to mention, they're still too weak." Richard replied.
"Charles, don't you have a spell that can temporarily replenish their strength?" Chance asked.
"I do, but are you sure that's a good idea?" Charles asked wearily.
"It's really the only option we have." Granite said, "Either that or use a sleeping spell on them until this is over and I don't think they'll be too happy if we do that."
The Knights talked to each other for a few more minutes. Finally, Charles turned to the PAW Patrol.
"Alright, knowing that you all won't back down, we'll let you fight." Charles said, "But since you're still injured, we have a spell that will temporarily replinish your strength so you can fight."
"Thanks." the pups and Ryder replied.
The Princess handed Charles his spellbook and he flipped through the pages before he found the spell. "Vires vitae robore fortitudinis animum ad ea pugna" (Strength of life, strength of might, return to the soul so it may fight)
The PAW Patrol felt their weakness vanish and their strength returning. Just then, the doctor came in. He then told them that since they were doing fine that it would be ok for them to leave, but not do anything strenuous. The group headed out of the hospital wing. The team the changed into another set of clothes along with their pup packs, helmets and pup tags.
"Good luck PAW Patrol." the Earl said, "And Princess, please be careful."
"I will." the Princess said as she and the others climbed into the Mission Cruiser.
"Robo Dog, take us back to our base." Ryder said.
Robo Dog barked in reply and drove the Cruiser through the streets.
"I can't believe this is happening again." Skye said.
"Yeah, Sweetie, the Humdingers, the kittens, and Almuzar have taken over our town again and possibly the Lookout." Rocky added.
"It was hard enough battling just four of them, but with Harold, it's worse." Chase said.
"Yeah, who knows what they'll do know." Marshall said.
"It'll be ok pups." Ryder said, "I promise."
Robo Dog barked just then, telling the group they were close the Underwater HQ. The secret passage opened, and the Cruiser drove through the tunnel and parked.
"Pups, load your vehicles into the Air Patroller." Ryder said.
The pups barked in reply and began loading their vehicles. As they did, thoughts of their hometown ran through their heads. Once their vehicles were loaded, everyone crowded into the Air Patroller. The plane then took off, heading across the sea.
"So what do we do once we get to Adventure Bay?" Marshall asked.
"Well, I told Mayor Goodway to get as many people as she could to the Beach Tower, so we'll land there." Ryder replied, "But we'll have to be careful cause Harold's robot might have a tracking system in it."
"But we also need to find a way to beat Almuzar without the diamond shattering again." Zuma pointed out.
"Zuma's right." Katie said, "How are we gonna beat him without him dying or us dying first?"
"We'll think of something, but for now, let's just pray everyone's ok." Rocky said.
For the rest of the flight, everyone sat in silence.
Adventure Bay seemed in worse condition then it was last time. Trash littered the streets and park, flower beds had been torn up, and trees with damaged or had fallen down completely. The Chickaletta statue has been damaged with it leaning over. Town Hall had been raided with the windows broken, and Mr. Porter's restaurant and countless other shops had been broken into and trashed. Cars had been vandalized and damaged as well, and the playground wasn't found so well either. The beach had been littered and The Flounder was close to sinking, and Sid Swashbuckle's ship wasn't doing any better. Harold's robot had also damaged some of the streets as well. At the Lookout, the villainous group had taken over the tower and basically damaged the PAW Patrol's home even more. The pup houses were destroyed, along with Ryder's ATV. And the PAW Patroller was just as damaged.
"Oh, isn't this so much fun Uncle Mayor?" Harold said gleefully.
"It sure is my dear nephew." Mayor Humdinger replied.
Sweetie however was looking out the window, keeping an eye out for the pesky team and their allies. "Don't get used to it yet. The PAW Patrol will surely find some way to sneak in under our noses."
"Oh will you lighten up for once!" Mayor Humdinger exclaimed, "It no wonder you can't have any fun."
"I beg your pardon?" the West Highland White Terrier said, raising her eyebrow, "That's not how you talk to a future queen."
"Oh please, you'll never be queen, you spoiled brat!" the sneaky mayor of Foggy Bottom said, sarcasm lacing his voice.
"And you'll never be king of the world, you overgrown baby!" Sweetie snapped back.
A bolt of magic shot from the Scepter of Immortality, and the two stopped fighting.
"If you two don't stop with your ridiculous squabbling, I swear I will skin you alive and wear your skin and fur as a new cloak." Almuzar snarled, his eyes glowing an extra dark shade of red.
"Y-Yes sir." Sweetie and Mayor Humdinger said quickly.
"And for the record, you both are spoiled brats." the sorcerer snapped, "You too Harold. It's a wonder why I still even work with you all."
"Oh shut up old man." Sweetie said rolling her eyes.
Almuzar's eyes glowed red again, and the scepter began glowing violently.
"Ok, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" Sweetie yelled.
Almuzar growled under his breath as he turned his attention to several photos of Ryder and the pups sitting on a shelf. He picked up one and looked at it. They all looked so happy, and the love between them was very noticeable. Something then began welling up in the sorcerer's chest. It was sadness and longing. A longing for someone in his life like how the pups had their leader and each other. Almuzar quickly shook off the feelings and dropped the photo on the ground. He then stepped on it, cracking the frame.
To be continued…