Chapter 10: You're Still My Brother
Swift looked down at his little brother. He noticed a good sized puddle of blood dripping from his side. Chase just laid there. His breathing was very weak, and he was unconscious. Ryder walked in and gasped. The others did the same. Swift then closed his eyes and let out a howl. Skye walked up to Chase and did the same. Then Marshall, Everest, Rocky, Rubble, and Zuma. All howled mournfully as they weeped for Chase.
Swift turned to Ryder. "Do you mind if I speak to my little brother, alone?" he asked. Ryder simply nodded, but Skye spoke up.
"Can I stay too?" she said.
Swift nodded his head. Ryder and the others left the room, and Swift and Skye stared at Chase's lifeless body. Swift walked up to him and laid down. "C-chase," he sobbed, "I don't know if you can hear me, or if you'll be able to understand this, but I'm sorry. I'm sorry for everything; I'm sorry for making you lie to Dad about what I was doing. I'm sorry for biting Katie's dad. I'm sorry for attacking you. I'm sorry for breaking your jaw. I'm sorry for breaking a lot of your ribs. I'm sorry for threatening Skye. I'm sorry for kidnapping Skye and Marshall. I'm sorry for trying to seek revenge. I'm sorry for attacking that one pup, Storm, and slashing her eye. I'm sorry for almost killing Skye. I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'M SORRY!" At this point, Swift's crying was uncontrollable. "Chase, I want you to know something: you're still my little brother. Chase, the reason I wanted to kill you was because I was jealous. I was jealous because you had a great home, a great job, and great friends. Although I did all those things, I want you to know that you're still my brother, and I love you so much, more than you can ever imagine." He stopped for a moment and continued to cry. That's when Skye walked up.
"Chase, you probably can't hear me, but I want you to know that I forgive your brother, so you should too. You shouldn't hold grudges. Chase, I also want you to know that you're more than just a teammate. I think of you as my brother. You're very brave, very sweet, and very caring. I like the way you watch out for us, I like the way you worry about us on missions, I like the way how you keep your promises. What I'm trying to say, Chase, is that I-" Skye couldn't hold back the tears. "I love you, Chase. Sure, we're dating and all, but you're still my brother. I don't want you to leave me. I don't know how I'll go through life without you! I don't think I will be able to without you." At this point, Swift was comforting her. She cried on his shoulder and both turned around.
Suddenly, Swift and Skye heard a tiny groan. They turned around but saw nothing change. They continued walking when Swift felt a paw on his shoulder. Swift gasped and turned around to meet face to face with Chase.
"Did you really mean all that?" Chase asked.
After a brief silence, Swift said, "All of it, Chase. Every tiny detail." He then jumped on Chase and wrapped him in a hug. Skye's heart melted at the sight of her boyfriend and his devilish brother hugging and loving each other once again.
"You know something, Swift?"
"What is it, Chase?"
"I love you too!" Chase was crying at this point. The two continued to hug. Once they stopped, Chase turned to Skye. The two stared at each other for a long time, smiles on their faces. Swift left to get Ryder.
Skye walked up to Chase and jumped into his arms. She started to cry, and held onto him as tight as she could. "Don't bother asking, Chase. I meant all of what I said too!" She then gave him a kiss on the lips. Chase closed his eyes and accepted the kiss.
"Skye, I love you too," he said. Suddenly, Ryder burst in, along with the others.
"CHASE!" they all yelled. They all jumped an gave him hugs. "You're alive!" said Rocky.
"I can't imagine living without you!" said Marshall. Swift simply stood behind the group and smiled. The pups continued to hug Chase when they heard a loud roar. The Spinosaurus and the Tyrannosuarus Rex ganged up on them and trapped them in the dungeon. They gasped as they saw the massive feet just outside. The Spinosaurus let out a loud bellow, then it broke through the dungeon wall and cornered Ryder and the 8 dogs with him. Just then, it came to Chase on what he needed to do. He stepped forward and growled. He then charged after it. Swift followed, then the rest of the pups. All jumped the Spinosaurus as Ryder watched with horror.
The Spinsoaurus snapped at Rocky, but missed. He and Rubble jumped off of it and they, along with the others, led the Spinosaurus away from the dungeon, away from Ryder. Ryder jumped up and ran after his pups.