Quick note. I didn't update this chapter yesterday because my internet was down AND there's something wrong with my laptop so I have to fix that. So sorry about that, however here's the next chapter! Enjoy.

You could say Chase was a brave pup. Because that was the truth.

The news got out fast. At first people thought it was a rumor. Chase? Dead? It was impossible. They were the PAW patrol, nothing could split them apart. Unfortunately, that wasn't true. It was possible. Chase underestimated death it seemed. That's what Ryder and the other pups thought. And Marshall...

Marshall was silent and became inaudible for two days, barely coming out of his pup house. There really was no point because the weather was horrible. It kept raining, raining and raining all day for two days straight. Just grey and black clouds were visible in the sky, which meant they concealed the light behind them.

Ryder thought Marshall became depressed. He was half right. Marshall was depressed but a part of him was saying otherwise. While he refused to talk, he didn't reject his food, obviously slightly eating it. Slow but at least eating it. He'd slowly make his way out, grab his food bowl and return to his pup house without speaking a word. He was the most depressed out of the pups. He kept assuring himself that Chase would return any day and say, 'Hey, buddy! I'm fine!' However, deep down, Marshall knew that wasn't true. Deep down he knew that Chase was surely without a doubt, dead. Marshall kept blaming himself. He clawed himself in shame and anger, hit his head of the wall multiple times and most of all, he cried tears of regret constantly. Not a minute passed without him shedding some tears.

He knew he'd now gained a hole in his heart that would never be fixed because no one could replace his best friend, his brother, his confidant, his...ally, invariably by his side.

And the funeral.

How was he going to attend that? Could he bear looking at his best friend's face one last time? He knew without a doubt he would break down once again. No one at the moment was more emotional that Marshall. Ryder came close, though. He also became silent through out the previous days, nonetheless he still spoke with his pups when it was necessary to.

The funeral was today. Everyone was ready but Marshall.

Ryder called out to Marshall to get ready but he wasn't budging. The entrance door to his pup house remained closed. Ryder knew there was no point attempting anymore because there was no reason to. Marshall wouldn't move. The only time he became in motion was when he was left vacant for hours.

"Marshall! Come on...you-you don't want to miss this. It's so important..." Ryder sighed upon hearing no response from the other end. The rest of the pups were behind him, prepared in their own black suits, apart from Skye who was wearing a black skirt purposely and appropriate for a wedding. They were going to meet Everest, Jake and the rest of Adventure Bay at City Hall in 20 minutes. "Come on, pups.."

The pups did not hesitate at his words. Instead, they obeyed them. They got into the PAW Patroller since Ryder thought that was the most appropriate vehicle to take at the funeral.

Soon they were off.

Marshall couldn't cease pondering over different memories he had with Chase before. All pleasant of course. However, for some odd reason, he couldn't smile. And he hated it. Every time he thought of a good memory, before he could smile, the thought of Chase's death became in image in his head which disrupted his following expression.

"How...why GOD? Why did Chase have to-to die? Why couldn't it be-be me?" The Dalmatian questioned the supreme being, unsure of his existence. He always quite believed in him but now he had second thoughts. "I-I should be dead too, to-to be with Chase." The Dalmatian begged for that to happen. Losing Chase to him became no purpose to live anymore. Chase was like his big brother. Losing him was like losing family. He regretted going to that stupid factory. He was filled with hatred.

He thought back to that anonymous person who was masked. He never seen his face, however he presumed Chase did. Marshall clenched his fists. He was not gonna deny avenging Chase once and for all.

But first, he had to pay his respect to his best friend by attending his funeral. He wasn't gonna miss it for the world. He cleared his tears with his paws and got up. He looked around, clearly wanting to obtain something of good relevance to him. He became agitated at first, concerned he would miss the funeral but he sighed in relief when he found the object he was looking for.

A picture frame of him and Chase. For the first time in 3 days, Marshall smiled, his heart glowing. He held the picture at his chest. No one was going to stop him placing it at Chase's funeral.

Without another thought, he went outside and hopped in his vehicle. He didn't have time to put on his suit as that would waste time.

He was going to surprise the PAW patrol and Adventure Bay but he wasn't going there for their expressions. He was doing it for Chase. And Chase alone.

Mayor Goodway never thought this day would come. Once she got passed the news, she became in a depressed mood, just like Ryder, Katie, Jake and the rest of the pups. Most of Adventure Bay too.

When she laid her eyes on the motionless pup, her heart broke in half at the pitiful view. She wondered what kind of monster could do this to a sweet innocent pup. That's what all pups represented to Mayor Goodway. Innocence and cuteness, and if someone interfered somehow with that, she would never forgive them. That was this moment now.

Mayor Goodway cleared her throat. She stood on the highest step while most of City Hall outside was crowded of people. There was space only where Chase's casket stood on the ground, with flowers all around it. The closest to it were of course the PAW patrol. After them came Katie, Jake, Alex, Mr Porter, Captain Turbot, Danny, the twins, Farmer Al and Farmer Yumi and the rest of Adventure Bay. Hell, even Mayor Humdinger was there and he was bawling his eyes out at the sight of the pup.

Once everyone ceased crying and looked up, Mayor Goodway said her eulogy.

"Thank you everyone for being here at this wonderful memorial that will be filled with amazing and pleasant memories we will recall in the subsequent. Chase..." Mayor Goodway wiped away a tear. She was trying really hard to focus and talk but it was difficult. "Chase was a brave pup, a pup of diligence and of manners. No one can replace him in his work, as a position in the PAW patrol. He will always be remembered as who he was. All the laughs we shared with him, all the fun we had with him." Mayor Goodway said, paying her tribute to him. "Chase was..." She couldn't continue, breaking down in emotion.

The rest of Adventure Bay could do nothing but lower their heads in sadness. Ryder seen the opportunity to do something and decided to help Mayor Goodway out.

Ryder got up. "Chase was the bravest, most courageous pup I've ever met." Everyone's eyes met with Ryder's. Mayor Goodway looked up, cracking half a smile at his bravery to continue for her. "He would never let me down. He would never let the pups down. And most important of all, he would never even think of letting Adventure Bay down. He would always be filled with enthusiasm and energy to do his job immediately and always lend a helping paw when needed. The fact that he ran at Marshall's aid, with an injured leg proved sufficiently to me that that was who he was and that was right. I never once had to discipline him because he identified morality." Ryder sniffed.

Rocky seeing his chance, stood up too. "I may be really intelligent but that didn't mean Chase wasn't. Every time I felt down, or needing encouragement Chase was there right away with one intent or objective in his mind. To guide me. He would usually tell me to meditate, to take away the pressure and replace it with hope and empathy. He was so good at that. No one was better than him at that. The next day I would feel so much better and I would run up to him and hug him brotherly and thank him."

Next it was Zuma's turn. "Chase was always thewe fow me too. Fow example, if I had fear he would come up to me and say the exact same thing each time. 'Punch that fear in its face and ovewcome it'." Zuma smiled. "It never once didn't work. He was the pup I'd look up to."

Skye stood up now. "I loved Chase for who he was. The truth is I had feelings for him." Skye admitted, not caring anymore. Everyone was filled with happiness upon hearing that. "I now regret not telling him sooner. I just wish I could say goodbye to him." She cried more now, whimpering in shame. "I loved him so much. And now it hurts. It hurts so much..."

Rocky walked up to her and nuzzled her for comfort. She cried in his fur as he held her.

Rubble got up. "I remember when I was really young and I felt useless because I was small and couldn't do anything. However, Chase thought the exact opposite of that. He came up to me and told me, 'Rubble. Remember when you saved me and Jake? From now on, every time you think you're useless which is not true, remember that situation. I promise you you'll grow up into a strong bulldog with a big heart that will love everyone. You will never feel useless again.'. That-That's what he told me. And it turns out, he wasn't wrong."

This time it was Skye's turn to nuzzle Rubble as he started crying again.

Before Mayor Goodway could continue, she heard a yelp.

"WAIT!"

Everyone looked towards the sound of that and saw Marshall dashing towards Chase's casket. He was out of breath and tried calming down. Judging by his facial expression, he looked like he was the one most affected.

He laid the picture frame of him and Chase down from his jaw. He stepped back once.

Then he started speaking. "Chase..brother." He whimpered once. "I'm so sorry. I'm very, truly sorry. You didn't deserve this, bro. Do know that I love you with all my heart. When you died for me, it was enough proof to me and everyone else here that you were and are a hero. You're stronger than me, braver than me, and smarter than me. If It wasn't for me, you'd still be alive today, smiling and asking me, 'What do you want to do now?'. I wish I could properly say goodbye to you. I will now. You'll always remain in my heart. You'll always be my hero." Everyone teared up.

He walked up to Chase's casket. Looking at him once more, he kissed him on his forehead. "I love you." He whispered. He stepped back. "G-Goodbye."

"What do you mean he's dead?!" He put his head in his hand in frustration. The boss became aware of Roger's unfortunate death. He became extremely agitated upon hearing that, knowing Roger was one of his best men. "For fu-"

"One of their pups is dead too." Eddie said, trying to bring his boss's cheer back up. Unfortunately, that barely worked.

"One for one, eh?" He replied. "You know the plan, Eddie. Keep it going. Soon enough, all of them will be deceased."