I just got Super Mario 3D World for the Switch, man. It's so dope. Can't wait to play Bowser's Fury. I wonder why he's so damn mad anyway. Now if I can only beat Champion's Road- mitch


chapter 4: two delicious duets and a DJ Rubble

Ryder walked onto the stage to introduce the next act. "For our third act, we have Chase and Skye performing a duet! They told me that as long as they're with each other, they don't care what happens, no matter what!" The crowd cheered again as the instrumental started. Skye high-stepped onto center stage with confidence as she started to sing.

I'm at a party I don't wanna be at

And I don't ever wear a suit and tie, yeah

Wondering if I could sneak out the back

Nobody's even looking me in my eyes

Then you take my hand

Finish my drink, say, "Shall we dance?" Hell yeah

You know I love ya, did I ever tell ya?

You make it better like that

The cockapoo started singing in a soprano-like voice, hitting her notes with no effort. Chase couldn't help but blush. He was lovesick.

Don't think I fit in at this party

Everyone's got so much to say...yeah

I always feel like I'm nobody, mm

Who wants to fit in anyway

She began to dance effortlessly, the beat fitting perfectly with the moves.

'Cause I don't care when I'm with my baby, yeah

All the bad things disappear

And you're making me feel like maybe I am somebody

I can deal with the bad nights

When I'm with my baby, yeah

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh

Chase began to walk to center stage, with Skye singing to him. The crowd cheered as the two stood side by side as she looked up to him.

'Cause I don't care as long as you just hold me near

You can take me anywhere

And you're making me feel like I'm loved by somebody

I can deal with the bad nights

When I'm with my baby, yeah

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh

Chase looked down to her and smiled. It was his turn. Even though his voice recently changed into a deep, bass-like tone, he sang with grace.

We at a party we don't wanna be at

Tryna talk, but we can't hear ourselves

Read your lips, I'd rather kiss 'em right back

With all these people all around

I'm crippled with anxiety

But I'm told it's where we're s'posed to be

You know what? It's kinda crazy 'cause I really don't mind

When you make it better like that

The two walked around the stage together, side by side as Chase continued to sing. It was hard for him to sing high, but he gave it his best.

Don't think we fit in at this party

Everyone's got so much to say, oh yeah, yeah

When we walked in, I said I'm sorry, mm

But now I think that we should stay

They now stood at center stage again. The german shepherd looked onto the audience, then back to his duet partner as he kept going.

'Cause I don't care when I'm with my baby, yeah

All the bad things disappear

Yeah, you're making me feel like maybe I am somebody

I can deal with the bad nights

When I'm with my baby, yeah

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh

Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah

'Cause I don't care as long as you just hold me near

You can take me anywhere

Yeah, you're making me feel like I'm loved by somebody

I can deal with the bad nights

When I'm with my baby, yeah

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, no

As the verse ended, the two stood on their hind legs, facing each other directly, holding paws as they both sang together in harmony.

I don't like nobody but you, it's like you're the only one here

I don't like nobody but you, baby, I don't care

I don't like nobody but you, I hate everyone here

I don't like nobody but you, baby, yeah

They began to dance without a care in the world, as they faced the audience. Skye took over the majority of the rest of the song, while Chase sang back at the end of every line in the highest regular voice he could manage. It wasn't pretty, but it got the job done.

'Cause I don't care (Don't care)

When I'm with my baby, yeah (Oh yeah)

All the bad things disappear (Disappear)

And you're making me feel like maybe I am somebody (Maybe I'm somebody)

I can deal with the bad nights (With the bad nights)

When I'm with my baby, yeah

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh (Ooh, yeah, yeah)

'Cause I don't care as long as you just hold me near (Me near)

You can take me anywhere (Anywhere, anywhere)

And you're making me feel like I'm loved by somebody

(I'm loved by somebody, yeah, yeah, yeah)

I can deal with the bad nights

When I'm with my baby, yeah (Oh)

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh


As the instrumental ended, the couple were stuck in a loving stare. The backlight lit up, and the crowd exploded with applause. That broke them out of their trance, as they waved to the crowd. The two headed backstage as they were greeted by their friends. As Ryder walked back onto the stage, a DJ set was wheeled onto the stage simultaneously.

"For our fourth act, DJ Rubble is gonna play us some of his great beats!" The bulldog, donning his traditional performance star-shaped glasses, walked to the stage while being dapped up by his pals. Rubble walked all the way up to the set. He slid a tape into the set. It read, 'TI + JT the less i know the better remix'. The play button was pushed. 10 seconds later, the crowd erupted into cheers. Rubble was loving the attention.

"ARE YOU READY?" He shouted, trying to hype the crowd. The audience responded with raw approval. "Cause DJ Rubble's IN THE HOUSE!" The bulldog worked the turntable as the song began.

I'm bringing sexy back, yeah

Them other boys don't know how to act, yeah

I think it's special what's behind your back, yeah

So turn around and I'll pick up the slack, yeah

Take 'em to the bridge

Dirty babe (uh huh)

You see these shackles baby I'm your slave

(Uh huh)

I'll let you whip me if I misbehave

(Uh huh)

It's just that no one makes me feel this way

(Uh huh)

Take 'em to the chorus

The beat dropped hard as Rubble continued to finesse the DJ set like butter on a knife.

Come here girl (Go 'head be gone with it)

Come to the back (Go 'head be gone with it)

Vip (Go 'head be gone with it)

Drinks on me (Go 'head be gone with it)

Let me see what you're twerkin' with (Go 'head be gone with it)

Look at those hips (Go 'head be gone with it)

You make me smile (Go 'head be gone with it)

Go 'head child (Go 'head be gone with it)

Hey, get your sexy on (Go 'head be gone with it)

Get your sexy on (Go 'head be gone with it)

Get your sexy on (Go 'head be gone with it)

Get your sexy on (Go 'head be gone with it)

Get your sexy on (Go 'head be gone with it)

Get your sexy on (Go 'head be gone with it)

Get your sexy on (Go 'head be gone with it)

Get your sexy on

As the instrumental continued, Rubble spoke to the crowd. "Yo, I'm gonna make the second verse even better!" The bulldog turnt the bass. way up. The crowd cheered as he did so, while the pups danced to the music backstage. Even Ryder liked it a bit.

I'm bringing sexy back ,yeah

Them other -ers don't know how to act, yeah

Come let me make up for the things you lack, yeah

Your burnin' up I gotta get it fast, yeah

Take em to the bridge, uh

Rubble felt alive. He was mixing the sound like a chef, tuning it like a surgeon and taking control.

Dirty babe, uh huh

You see these shackles baby I'm your slave, uh huh

I'll let you whip me if I misbehave, uh huh

It's just that no one makes me feel this way, uh huh

Take 'em to the chorus, huh

The lights went bright all over the stage as the beat dropped.

Come here girl(Go 'head be gone with it)

Come to the back (Go 'head be gone with it)

VIP (Go 'head be gone with it)

Drinks on me (Go 'head be gone with it)

Let me see what you're twerkin' with (Go 'head be gone with it)

Look at those hips (Go 'head be gone with it)

You make me smile (Go 'head be gone with it)

Go 'head child (Go 'head be gone with it)

"YO, THIS BEAT'S GONNA DROP!" Rubble exclaimed with hype as he turnt the bass to 11. It was Tomorrowland-PAW Patrol style.

Hey, get your sexy on (Go 'head be gone with it)

Get your sexy on (Go 'head be gone with it)

Get your sexy on (Go 'head be gone with it)

Get your sexy on (Go 'head be gone with it)

Get your sexy on (Go 'head be gone with it)

Get your sexy on (Go 'head be gone with it)

Get your sexy on (Go 'head be gone with it)

Get your sexy on


The bulldog abruptly stopped the song before the third verse began. The backstage lit up. The crowd roared with cheers. "Thank you guys! YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST!" Rubble shouted as he left the stage. About a minute later, Ryder walked back onto the stage.

"For our grand finale, we are serving out the best for last! Give it up for Everest and Marshall!" The crowd cheered as Everest walked onto the stage with confidence. Marshall stayed behind. He stood for a moment, closing his eyes and took a deep breath. "

You good, bro?" Chase asked. The dally looked at him and smiled.

"Sure." He replied nonchalantly. He ran onto the stage to his spot, full of energy and ready to go. The couple stood on the opposite ends of the stage, with Marshall on the left and Everest on the right. Marshall took one last moment to look at his friends backstage. They all silently encouraged him. He then looked at her. She simply winked at him. This left him at a loss of words. I'm about to perform in front of the whole town. With the girl of my dreams... Here goes nothing. He thought. The instrumental started up slowly. He kept his eyes open, looked at everyone in the crowd and started to sing.

I'm sick I like it, there's a moment when we fight, I get so excited

The next move is someone's...maybe that's what makes it fun, we don't know what's coming

Everyone looked on to the husky as she began to sing her part.

But you got me and I got you, couldn't stop this if we wanted to, you got me and I got you

The two looked at each other for the first time and sang together as the song hit the chorus.

I like us when we're unpredictable

Cause that's why love is so phenomenal

It's better when there's no one in control

We don't know which way it's gonna go

The crowd was in awe of how they meshed with one another. Little did they know that they practiced way more than just the melody.

As the song hit the second verse, Marshall spinned like a top and landed effortlessly on his feet. He began to dance and sing with confidence as Everest looked on with a huge smile on her face.

It drives me crazy

Go to bed at night in love, you wake up and hate me

But I just can't fight it

Other people might break up, but that's how I like it

Marshall and Everest ran up to each other, stood on their hind legs and held paws as they worked in harmony with one another. The pups backstage watched on with silent enthusiasm.

Cause you got me and I got you

It's enough for us to make it through

You got me, and I got you

As they continued to stand, Marshall and Everest extended their right while keeping their left paws at their sides. As the song hit the chorus the second time, they hit the tango to near perfection. The crowd exploded with cheers as the two pranced along the stage, holding each other close.

I like us when we're unpredictable

Cause that's when love is so phenomenal

It's better when there's no one in control

We don't know which way it's gonna go

Marshall let her spin away from his grasp gracefully as the two continued to dance and sing with choreographic perfection.

We're better when we're unpredictable

Cause that's when love is so phenomenal

It's harder when there is no one in control

We don't know which way it's gonna go

The dally stood as the husky sang her part, slowly sauntering up to him like a black panther.

Hey, babe, we could do this a million ways, everyday

And I'll never get tired

I know like it, I'm seeing that expression on your face, on your face, I know you really love it

As she continued to sing, the two stood and held paws once again. But this time, as the two began to sing together, Marshall did the unthinkable. He dipped her over like it was a classic 1930s ballet. All of the pups were in shock.

I like us when we're unpredictable

Cause that's when love is so phenomenal

It's better when there's no one in control

We don't know which way it's gonna go

This time, Everest spun Marshall away from her with grace, as the two continued to sing and dance. The pups backstage were super hyped for them.

I like us when we're unpredictable

Cause that's why love is so phenomenal

It's better when there's no one in control

We don't know which way it's gonna go

As Everest sang in varying pitches and Marshall backed her up, it felt like heaven for them. A dream, perhaps. It felt like it was just them. They stood face to face with one another, staring at each other deeply as they finished the song. Both of their faces were red, an obvious sign of romantic entanglement. They were in love.

We're better when we're unpredictable

Cause that's when love is so phenomenal

It's harder when there's no one in control

We don't know which way it's gonna go


The song then faded out, as the backstage lights lit up. The crowd's cheers were deafeningly loud, as the two ran backstage, feeling more giddy than a bunch of second graders going out for recess. As the couple were greeted by their pals, they were pummeled with praise.

"Oh my god, you guys were AMAZING!" Skye squealed as she hugged the husky.

"DUDE, YOU KILLED IT BRO!" Chase shouted as he bro-hugged his best friend.

"Yo, I think I lost. You guys were that good." Zuma said with disbelief.

"HOW'D YOU TWO LEARN TO TANGO SO WELL?!" Rubble marveled.

"Super happy you didn't choke, Marsh." Rocky pointed out.

After a few minutes, Ryder came back onto the stage, along with the pups. "Ok, I have all the results from the judges;" Ryder began. "The results were based on a score of fifty. Our fifth place winner, with a 38, goes to Rocky." The crowd cheered, as the mix got a participation medal.

"Our fourth place winner, with 42 points, goes to DJ Rubble!"

The crowd cheered again as the bulldog got a platinum metal.

"Our third place winner, with a 45, goes to Chase and Skye!"

The crowd cheered again as they received bronze medals. Of course, they embraced afterward.

"This last one is really close. Only two points separated these two. A 48 and a perfect 50. The winner of our first PAW Patrol Karaoke Talent Show is…." Everyone was holding their breath. The suspense couldn't have been more polarizing.

"IT'S EVEREST AND MARSHALL!" Ryder cried with joy. The crowd exploded. Zuma and Daring Danny X, who was in the crowd, were in shock. The winners jumped up and down with glee as the rest of the pups celebrated with them. It was a beautiful moment. After much fanfare and celebration, the two received gold medals.

"Hey, Eve! I told you we were gonna win! There's nothin' better than winning with you by my side!" Marshall exclaimed.

"Oh, but there is." Everest replied with a sly grin. The dally had no idea what she was talking about before she kissed him. On the lips. He kissed her back. It was the first time they kissed in the public eye. All the pups were going wild as fireworks went off in the night sky and the crowd continued to cheer.


PRESENT DAY

As the two made it to the end of the trail at Jake's Mountain, they relaxed in the snow, side by side. The sun was starting to set.

"You know, we should definitely do this again." The dally quipped. "

Yeah, definitely." Everest replied.

"But there's a catch. I wanna do it by myself this time." Marshall spoke with confidence. The husky's eyebrows raised.

"Why would you do that? We were great before. Why can't we do it again?" she asked in confusion.

"What's wrong with being yourself? I really feel like I can do it." Marshall said. The husky nodded.

"I'm gonna win, and you know it." She responded, nudging him gently They laughed as they nuzzled lovingly, then looking back at the pink-orange sky in front of them.

THE END


Songs in this chapter:

Chase and Skye: I Don't Care by Ed Sheeran ft. Justin Bieber

Rubble: Tame Impala & Justin Timberlake- The Less I Know x Sexy Back (Mashup)

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