Chapter 10: A Mother's Plead; A life Before Pain
Ryder could believe what he was seeing this place was huge he was surrounded by doors each a different size, each a different color.
"Where are we?" Asked Ryder, Dakota looked at the ten year old boy with a smile.
"We have to wait little one were missing one person", said Dakota. A portal opened up across from them out came a black wolf this wolf looked just like Dakota, behind her came Libby dressed in. A pair of of yellow pajamas her hair wasn't put in her ponytail either.
"Ryder you're here too", said Libby walking over to him.
"I'm so confused can someone explain this to me", said Ryder the two Wolfs combined with each other. Dakota stood there alone now, she walked over to them both.
"Listen you two I have to explain this to you", said Dakota getting there attention.
"In my family's blood line there is a secret technique it's called the void technique, the void technique is a technique unlike any other. In the universe there are certain spaces between opposites for example there is a voice between languages, there is a void between space, and time. Good, and evil, The spiritual, and Psychical world", explained Dakota.
"What exactly do these voids do", asked Libby.
"The voids are the middle ground between polar opposites forces are forces that normally don't get along. For example good, and evil don't get alone there is a middle ground where there is peace. Also there is a void between languages, language is a common barrier. In the world languages separate cultures, and can sometimes separate the majority and minority groups. In the void of languages all creatures animal or human speak the universal language ", explained Dakota.
"So it is basically a place of peace", said Ryder.
"I wish I could explain what it is entirely, but I don't have that time I will say this there are over 50 different voids one could enter, we are right now in the void between past, and present here we can go through Deckers memories I want to show you him before I passed away, and him after I passed away",Dakota lead them to a door she opened it they were sucked into the doorway. They looked around, and found themselves in a cave. Dakota had disappeared they saw, her holding a very small pup in her lap. Next to her was two more wolves, one was the same size as Dakota, her fur was grey her stomach fur was black. The other wolf was much larger than them both she was all black.
"Who are they?" asked Ryder.
"My sister Duchess, and mother Destiny, in my lap is Decker this is when he was born", came Dakota's voice but she was nowhere to be seen.
"He's perfect", said Dakota licking Decker's fur the young pup looked at her he knew this was his mother.
"What will you name him?" Asked Duchess laying next to her sister.
"I don't know yet… mother do you think I'll be able to keep him in the clan he is a half breed?" Asked Dakota.
"I don't know because of what that male did to you darling your little boy isn't a full blood wolf", said Destiny.
"I wouldn't worry sister after all a lot of pups in the clan aren't full blood anymore just you, me, and mother, her sisters, brother and father", said Duchess.
"I want him gone", came a male voice they turned to see a black wolf he had a scar running down his eye.
"Dodger you honestly don't mean…."
"I mean every word I speak you have brought shame on our family because off your weakness you let an outsider rape you, your a …." The whole cave shook. Destiny eyes turned red.
"Honestly Dodger you aren't one to talk half of your family is half breeds so don't come at my daughter! YOUR CLAN CAN'T EVEN USE OUR TECHNIQUE'S!" Decker started to cry at Destiny loud voice. There clan was a mix of wolves, and dogs.
"AND YOU EXPECT THAT HALF BREED TO DO ANY BETTER! HES IS AN", Dodger was sent flying out the cave Duchess had knocked him out the cave.
"I'm sorry father but we can't have this, you know you were angry as well from what happen don't let your angry punish the pup", said Duchess helping him up.
"You are right my daughter I am sorry for my ignorance, can I meet my grandson", apologized Dodger. Dakota had calmed Decker down for the time being. Dodger came over, and placed his paw on Decker's forehead.
"I'm sorry little one I took my anger out on you I had no good reason for that, I'm your grandfather Dodger", Dodger smiled down at the pup.
"I have the perfect name Decker", said Destiny.
"Yeah Decker that's perfect", said Destiny holding him closer. The scene suddenly changed Ryder, and Libby found themselves in a new place.
"This is when Decker was 2 months old", came Dakota voice. A young Decker was running away from three other pups who were trying to beat on him. Decker had tears running down his face he tripped over his own paws he rolled across the ground before hitting a tree.
"Now we've got you you little half breed brat", said a female wolf pup as she came over to him. Her friends a male, and another female surrounded him. Suddenly a white pup came out next to him, as did another pup.
"Leave him alone!" Said one pup baring his teeth as did the other one. The older pups ignored them before going to attack them, when a shadow towered over them.
"Excuse me do we have a problem", asked Dakota her voice cold as ice, the pups turned around to face her. All of them shaking in fear at the glare she gave them.
"No Ms, Dakota", said one of the pups. Dakota howled into the air sending them all running.
"Are you three okay?" asked Dakota looking at them as she walked over.
"We're okay Decker mommy those big meanies just tried to pick on Decker", said one pup.
"I saw thanks for standing with him now you three go play", said Dakota. They all ran off to play for a while.
"Come with me", said Dakota opening a portal she Ryder, and Libby lift.
"Who were those pups?" Asked Ryder looking at her.
"You should know them Ryder that was Bolt, and Razor the pups you fought earlier today", said Dakota, Ryder gasped at this news.
"They were all friends at a one time", said Ryder.
"Best friends they did everything with each other", said Dakota.
"What happen to that friendship?" asked Libby.
"You'll see in a second", said Dakota she disappeared, and Ryder and Libby were standing in an open field. It showed Decker standing in the field, Dakota was standing across from him.
"Ready Decker, here I come", said Dakota rushing at him.
"This is a training exercise designed to bring out his red eye", explained Dakota coming next to them. Decker was shaking in fear as his mother ran at him she jumped in the air. She came down at him, Decker jumped back. Dakota punched the ground causing it the crack, and cave in. Decker eyes grow to the size of plates, Dakota ran at him she placed her paw on Decker's stomach. A second later he went flying back he rolled about 20 feet before hitting something that made him stop. Decker looked up and saw Dakota standing over him she placed a paw on his back. He went rolling again she repeated this process 5 more times. Decker felt something in his head snap his eyes turned light red he looked over at his mother,who smiled at him. Decker never felt power like this before. He took one step before passing out, he woke in in his mother's embrace.
"Mommy… what happen", asked Decker finally waking up after 10 minutes.
"You did it my pup that's the power of the red eye technique", said Dakota softly nuzzling his check. "I'm so proud of you Decker so so proud", praised Dakota. Decker smiled at the praise he was giving, Dakota placed Decker on her back, and started walking home.
"Where are we going?" Asked Decker.
"Home for now you need a nap", said Dakota softly, Decker groaned at that.
"I'm not tired I wanna play", said Decker.
"Sorry but you need a nap", said Dakota once they got home Dakota went to her cave. She placed Decker on a pile of animal fur used to make a bed. Decker started to whine a bit, Dakota looked over at him.
"I'm not tired", complained Decker trying to run out the cave. Only to be meet by Dakota paw she gently pushed him back, Decker stood back up Dakota smiled at this. She walked over to Decker, she laid down next to him. Using one paw she gently forced him to the ground so he was laying there next to her. She then curled her body around him he tried to escape, but eventually snuggled against his mother's fur.
"I love you mommy", said Decker?
"I love you too my sweet little pup", said Dakota. Ryder and Libby smiled at the scene when a portal opened up.
"Come on there is much to show you", said Dakota, Ryder, and Libby followed her out.
"You guys were so peaceful", said Ryder.
"Yes we were everything was perfect until doomsday", said Dakota.
"Doomsday what's that?" Asked Libby.
"You'll see in a minute I have one more memory to show you before that one", said Dakota they came out the portal to see Decker, and Dakota in the training again. This time Dakota was letting Decker try to hit her, but she dodged every blow he sent.
"This is when Decker was 9 months old", said Dakota.
"This isn't fair", complied Decker breathing hard he was using the red eye technique but she was too fast for him.
"Decker I'm not moving that fast", said Dakota as Decker ran at her again. Dakota jumped to the left, Decker turned left as well he jumped at her, but Dakota ducked he went flying over her head. Decker slammed his paw on the ground in fury he felt his power grow. Decker ran at his mother again, Dakota shook her head before. Grabbing Decker, she reared up on her hind legs and slammed him to the ground. She placed her paws on his shoulders holding him down.
"Mommy let me go this isn't fair", said Decker, his mother suddenly got an evil smirk. She slowly licked up his chest making him laugh. She continued this form of "torture" before licking her sons face. She let him up, and Decker shook out his fur.
"Decker you're growing up so fast you've grown bigger,stronger, and faster. You have mastered the red eye technique, your medical training is great, and you've become a great leader to the other pups. I couldn't be more proud of you it's time to begin your training for our family's secret technique it's time you learn how to walk the voids", said Dakota.
"Really I can start that training now", said Decker smiling but then he looked down at the ground. "It's not possible is it for me to walk the voids is it", said Decker.
"Decker you have our family's blood running in your vains so yes you can use this technique today you'll learn about the void between language", said Dakota.
Ryder, and Libby were teleported to a new scene it showed Decker, and all the pups being evacuated from the area.
"Welcome this is Decker when he turned 11 months", said Dakota.
"Why why can't I stay and fight!" Yelled Decker. There were going to war against the bobcats there hunting rival.
"Decker I told you a thousand times so I'll tell you again the bobcats are stronger than you pups are even with red eye you can't win", said Dakota calmly she then went to a group of rocks. She moved one out the way, and came over with a very sharp dagger she keep.
"Listen Decker I got this from a human being I want you to keep it just in case", said Dakota placing it at his feet she then give him a hug.
"Decker no matter what happens, I love you my son stay safe", said Dakota. Decker nodded, and left his home he followed the rest of the pups when Razor pulled him aside.
"Listen Decker we have to help them think about it with our help we can win", said Razor.
"We can't Razor are parents said…."
"Forget what they said this our home too Decker so let's fight for it", said Razor.
"I'm in as well it's time we show these bobcats a thing or two", said Bolt.
"I'm in this too let's fight for our home", said Decker, they all placed their paws together,they ran back to their home. Dakota teleported them all to the battlefield, big dark clouds had filled the sky, the only noise was the loud claps of thunder, and the the strikes of lightning second after. Decker, Razor, and Bolt stood next together Decker was holding his dagger in his mouth. They looked over to where the wolves and wild dogs were standing across the large clearing. In front was Destiny, and Dodger the leaders of there clan. They started to howl into the sky, followed by Dutchess and Dakota. Soon the whole clan was howling. Coming from the trees on the other side of the clearing. The bobcats came into view being lead by their leaders.
"Ready", said Duchess looking at Dakota.
"Ready", said Dakota looking out at the field of battle. It started to rain, the thunder got louder, and the lightning bigger. It lit up the dark sky with every strike the bobcats roared sending chills up some of the wolf's spine. They then charged the wolves stayed where they were.
"Why don't they charge back", said Razor looking over at them in confusion. Dodger and Destiny walked forward, as did her brother Nova, her sisters Omen, Hope, and Coral. They all slammed their paws on the ground.
"CHARGE DON'T LET THEM TAKE AN INCH OF OUR LAND", shouted Destiny. They then charged each of them barking, Bolts parents Dash, and Pyro took an early lead they were the fastest in the clan. To Decker time slowed down a bit, his eyes focused on nothing but his mom. Then everything went bad, a sudden lightning bolt struck a tree setting it on fire. No one cared about that they just keep fighting at all cost. Wolves were dying left, and right as were bobcats the ground turned red with blood.
"What do we have here…." "Looks like a couple pups didn't run away…." Decker turned around they saw 2 fully grown bobcats were standing behind them.
"So little ones which one of you taste the best", asked one of the cats. Decker, Bolt, and Razor slowly backed up, Decker placed his new dagger in his mouth. The bobcats smirked, and slowly walked towards them, advancing on their prey slowly. Bolt charged the one on the left who hit him across the face with her paw sending him flying to the ground. He fell in a heap not moving. Razor the male bobcat he throw a wild punch at him, the bobcat took the blow without any emotion.
"Aww Shit…." Razor felt a paw hit him across the face sending him flying back. He hit a tree and everything went black, Decker was terrified he ran at the female trying to cut her with his dagger. He missed she had jumped back in order to dodge, the male ran forward at that moment. Decker felt the left side of his head explode in pain he hit the ground hard. His vision blurred, and everything started to spin Decker looked around. He slowly got back to his feet then the right side of his head exploded in pain. He hit the ground again,only this time he felt a warm liquid run down his head. His dagger went flying into the ground embedded itself there. Decker was then lifted up by the scruff of his neck. He went sailing into the air he hit a tree which was on fire now. Burning leafs fell on him making him cry out in pain the female bobcat placed a paw on his throat holding him against the tree. She raked her claws down his stomach slowly, and painfully making him scream louder. Bolt tried to help, but the male hit him across the face knocking him back out.
"Yes...yes cry little puppy it's so much fun to hear you cry", she said, as blood stained his fur. She placed her tongue on his stomach, and licked up tasting it.
"MOMMY HELP ME PLEASE MOMMY I NEED…" the female slammed his head in the dirt.
"Your mommy isn't coming little pup", said the female as she lifted him up in the air by the scruff of his next. She throw him into another tree. He bounced off and hit the dirt once again, his whole body ached. He wanted his mom, his grandma, his aunts, his uncle, anyone to come save him. He screamed as the female sunk her teeth into Deckers back she shook the poor pup in her jaws, and let go. Decker rolled across the ground as blood poured from his back. He was cold, tired, and wet from the rain. He felt sick to his stomach, he threw up right on the female's front paws. She smiled at that she then forced his head into his own throw up making him squirm. Lightning flashed thunder rumbled in the dark sky. The rain got even worse Decker started crying.
Ryder had turned away at this point it was to sad to watch, Libby placed an arm around him. Decker head was smashed against the tree knocking him out. The female laughed at him, when she went flying across the ground.
"WHO DID THAT!" She yelled, standing over the pup was Dakota who looked furious her eye,where crimson at this point, the male walked back over to his mate. They both looked at the Dakota, and smirked. Dakota looked down at Decker, she then looked over.
"Bolt…" Dakota saw Bolt lying motionless, "Razor…." Razor was laying next to a tree blood was leaking out his head leaving a small puddle. Dakota lifted up Decker by the scruff of his neck she placed him on her back. She walked over to Razor, she lifted him up the scruff of his neck, and walked over to Bolt who was starting to get up. She placed them all next to each other she gently licked Razor's head wound, she cleaned out all the blood. She looked at Bolt who slowly made it to his feet, he shook his head a couple times he turned to see Dakota.
"Decker's mommy you're here thank god… Decker's mommy?" Bolt was meet with a look of rage on Dakota face, in fact he had never seen her this mad before. Decker slowly woke up, he looked up to see three Dakota's spinning around him, he shook his head a bit.
"Mommy you're here you came back to…."
"shut up Decker" Dakota said fiercely, "But Mommy aren't you….".
"I said shut the hell up Decker, care to tell me why you and your friends are here instead of with the other pups" said Dakota sending a glare his way.
"I-I-It wa-was my fault I-I-I'm the one t-t-that made them go i-it's my fault" Razor spat out breathing extremely hard. Dakota glare lightened a bit at that.
"Listen you three i sent you there to protect the other pups against any danger, the leaders of this clan put you three in charge",said Dakota. The bobcats watched the scene for a bit when another bobcat joined them. They slowly inched their way towards them Dakota put the pups behind them she howled into the sky. Her eyes then turned blue her body started to steam her claws grow an inch longer as well. Blood started to pour from her back which had been cut earlier. Decker watched as Dakota ran towards them in blinding speed she jumped over the male bobcat onto one of the females. She placed both her paws on her neck and twisted left snapping her neck on impact two more bobcats came. They grabbed her from behind forcing her to the ground, one bite her back Dakota cried out in pain she tried to get back to her feet. But couldn't Decker ran over but was hit in the face by a female bobcat sending him to the ground. Dakota saw this it enraged her she made it back to her feet, and throw them off her. She ran at the bobcat who hit Decker she pushed her away.
"DECKER, BOLT, TAKE RAZOR AND RAN AWAY RUN AS FAR AS YOU CAN", shouted Dakota pinned a bobcat to the ground before biting her neck tearing out her jugular.
"But mom what about you" said Decker he watched as Dakota was pinned to the ground by a male ,but she kicked him off.
"DON'T WORRY ABOUT ME MY SON I'LL BE FINE JUST GO", Dakota ran over to the dagger, she lifted it up in her mouth and threw it to Decker who jumped up, and caught it. He watched her as her fur turned white as did her eyes her eyes had only 3 black dots in them which started spinning.
Ryder looked over at Dakota who stood next to them watching herself fight on that day.
"What are you doing?" Asked Ryder
"This is my Awakening second release it releases the bodies restraints on the eyes allow one to see better", said Dakota
"I don't get it what do you mean by see better", asked Libby.
"Like this everything you see I can see only different is everything moves 5 second slower", said Dakota.
Decker ran back to his friends Bolt had placed Razor on his back, and they ran away deep in the jungle they found a small cave. Where they spent the night, three days later they went back to camp. Where a wolf pup ran over to them, tear in her eyes.
"Decker hurry up hurry hurry hurry up and come with me", she told Decker.
"What's wrong Jinks" asked Decker
"It's your mommy she wants to see you right away", said Jinks. Decker followed her to the medical cave once he entered, Duchess came over to him.
"Come on", she urged he followed her over to Dakota who was breathing slower she was barely alive.
"Mommy!", cried Decker rushing over.
"Decker my son you…. you survived good that's good ", said Dakota with a sad smile.
"Mommy what happen to you….. WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU FRONT PAWS!?" Asked Decker. Dakota's front paws were goon, they were wrapped in leaves to keep them safe.
"Decker I'm sorry so so sorry I lost my fight, Decker listen to me okay I'm going to have to leave you", said Dakota weakly.
"What do you mean?" Asked Decker as tears flooded his eyes.
"Decker I'm going to die soon my time is up", said Dakota, Decker busted out into tears he hugged his mother. Pleading for her to try and live Dakota placed her head on his.
"Decker I'm sorry for this I wish I could live longer but I just can't", said Dakota tears fell down her cheeks onto Decker.
"Mommy please… someone help her make her some medicine give her anything. Please don't go please please please I'll be lost without you I need my mommy please don't leave me. I'll do everything you say I'll never disobey you again I promise please please", Decker looked around Destiny spoke up. "Pup no being alive can cheat death", Decker only cried more at that.
"Decker look at me please", Decker looked at Dakota. "Decker no matter what remember what I taught you dear you're my child. I'll be with you watching from heaven. Decker i love you…." She died right there and then. Decker screamed as Destiny, Dutchess and Dodged howled in the air soon everyone had joined in. Ryder was sniffling at the very sad seen as was Libby.
"That day Decker changed for good he lost his smile he lost his kindness, he lost everything that made him the pup I know, and love", said Dakota opening the portal
"Come with me I have one more thing to show you", said Dakota. Leading them to a different scene it showed Decker his eyes red as he watched a monkey pass out.
"That's Mandy", said Ryder the scene then showed Carlos grabbing Mandy and running away. Then it showed his first meeting with the pups, the robodog incident and lastly the fight with Nexus. Everything went white, they appeared back by the doors.
"Why did you show us this", asked Libby.
"I showed you this for one reason Libby I showed you because I trust you, also to say thank you for helping my pup, Ryder I showed you because I need you to take Decker away from here let him join the Paw Patrol I need my puppy back. He is slowly turning towards the darkness he stopped praying, he is losing his way", Dakota looked at Ryder with tears in her eyes. "I'm begging you please take him away from here out of this jungle Decker needs a new family. You and your pups are closer than family I need him to leave… please I'm begging you young man please take him away".
"I'll try Ms. Dakota in fact I think I have a plan on how to do this", Ryder said. Dakota opened two portals back to the real world.
"These portal will lead you back to your beds, and thank you don't tell Decker the pups or Carlos this happen I don't want them to interfere in this", they slowly leave the void. Dakota opened a new portal and went through she had one more pup to see its time she payed a visit to Decker.
Decker appeared to be in an all white room with nothing around him.
"If it isn't my little Decker" came Dakota voice from behind him Decker felt his heart stop.
"Impossible" said Decker he turned around and screamed with joy. Dakota was standing behind him, he ran to his mother.
"Mommy it's so great to see you…." Dakota slapped him across the face with her right paw. Decker cried out in pain as he hit the floor.
"Mommy what was that for?" Asked Decker looking at her as he got up. Dakota ran at him, she hit across the face with her paw knocking him down.
"Mommy what did I do" asked Decker backing away from her in fear.
"What did you do, when I thought you how to hunt what was the first rule I told you", said Dakota glaring at him. Her eyes turned red in rage as she slapped her son again.
"OW to kill them quickly", said Decker getting another slap across his muzzle.
"Yeah and you didn't listen you make them suffer for no reason what happen to the pup I know", said Dakota as she continued her assault. She placed a paw on Decker's chest and sent him flying through the air. Dakota teleported above him she drove all four paws into his stomach making him scream. He landed on the white ground cracking the ground on impact Dakota then pinned him to ground. She slowly raked her claws down his chest making him cry out.
"Decker you said you like the thrill of the hunt that's why you take your time when hunting. So I'll take my time teaching you this listen" said Dakota slapping him again again and again. She continued this punishment Decker headbutted her before running away. She humored him for a bit she turned the whole place into the jungle. She then ran after him, Decker hide behind a tree shaking. Dakota appeared in front of him punching him in the stomach then kneed him in the face. Decker fell to the ground in a heap Dakota stood over him. She wrapped her forelegs around him, and started spinning in place she let go and he went flying in the air. He landed in the big pond he sunk under the water, Dakota teleported him to the surface he coughed up water.
"Please mommy I'm sorry I just forgot please forgive me", said Decker submitting to her. Dakota looked at him, and kissed his forehead gently all the pain disappeared and he fell with love. The love he hadn't felt in years she nuzzled his face and hugged him.
"I'm not mad Decker just disappointed you're slowly slipping into the dark side, i never wanted you to end up like this ,you stopped praying you need to pray again my son. It's by God's grace I'm here to visit you you're my son I love you Decker you were forced to grow up too fast i'm sorry for that " said Dakota a bright light filled the area.
"Decker it's time I go remember I love you Decker and I'm always watching over you my son enjoy yourself and make some friends", said Dakota giving him one last kiss then walked into the light. Decker woke up he was still in Carlos living room. He looked around before looking up at the ceiling he thanked his mother, and did something he hadn't done in 1 year he started to pray.
Next Time on The Rise of Decker.
It was morning and Ryder had plan in place.
Ryder: Libby I have the perfect plan in mind you me Carlos, and Mandy should head into town for a while to have a good time.
Libby: what about the pups?
Ryder: the way to get Decker to warm up to us is to have him spend a day with the pups.
Libby: I hope you're right about this?
Ryder: I hope I am too we need Decker to join the Paw Patrol I made a promise to his mother.
Libby: Next time on The Rise of Decker Decker's Day With The Pups.
Ryder: The pups will show him a good time I just know it.
God First God bless.