Response to MarshallV2018 (Chapter 2)- Yes. Chase is fine, just his kitten allergy! ;)

"Shh! Don't disturb him! He wants peace!" I say.

"Peace? He's been wailing all day!" Ryder looks at me, exasperated.

"That's because you didn't feed him properly. Here, sit down and let me show you how it's done." I say, giving him a stern look.

"Okay. Jeez…" He says. I sit next to him and put Rascal in his lap.

"Okay, first, make sure you are holding the bottle tight. He wasn't pushing the bottle away from you, he's kneading it! That's what cats normally do to get milk from their mothers." I explain.

"And how in the world was I supposed to know that?" He asks.

I sigh. "Are you that arrogant? What's in your pocket?" I question him.

"My Puppad." He answers. Then realizing his mistake, he sighs. "Ohh, duh."

"Mmhmm." I say. "Now, are you sure you want me to foster this sweet little calico siamese mix?"

"Sweet?" He rolls up his sleeve. "You call that sweet?"

"Yes. He clawed you because you weren't feeding him properly. You have no patients, I might as well have skipped that question." I say, pulling Rascal closer.

The kitten stopped feeding and yawned. "Okay, so, nap time?" He asks.

"No. Now it's checkup time, then I'll take him home for his nap. May I have that basket?" I say.

"Sure." He looks down at Rascal. Is that sadness I see?

"You will always be welcome to visit him at any time." I reassure him.

"How-" He stops.

"How did I know you were sad? I'm really good at reading facial expressions. It's easy if you practice." I explain.

"Oh." He pets Rascal. "I'll definitely come to visit this sneaky little guy!" He says as Rascal sticks his head up Ryder's sleeve.

I laugh. "Rascal! Come here, you!" I put him in the basket.

"Is that it?" Ryder asks.

"Yes. Unless your pups would like to say goodbye." She says.

"I'll bring them to come visit." He says. "They are probably too wound up playing tag in the yard."

"Okay then. Make sure you call before visiting!" I pick up Rascals basket and walk towards the door.

"Alright. Thanks!" Ryder calls.

Whew! Glad I got that off my chest without embarrassing myself. It was kind of funny when he turned red faced after me saying he looked comfortable. It was all I could do not to flirt. Man, he is a hottie!

I walk into my house and Kaya comes to welcome me home.

"Where's Slate?" I ask.

"Hunting." Kaya said.

I put the basket down. "Meet Rascal!"

"Aww, he's so cute!" She pants. "Did you name him?"

"No. Ryder did." I admit. He's good at choosing names.

"Oooh! You're staring into space!" She yips. "You liiiike him!"

"So what if I do?" I said.

"He's already got a girlfriend!" She warned.

"I'll get rid of her. She's not the right match for him." I announce.

"How are you going to get Ryder to understand that?" She asks.

"Good question. I just have to wait for the right time." I explain.

"Hmm." She sat back, looking thoughtful. "If you could be rescued, you'd have an excuse to be lovestruck in front of him. As long as it's a really dangerous rescue, We'd have to stage it just right."

"You'd help?" I ask.

"Yes. I'm going to get a bath and think about some possible ideas." She says.

"Just don't put us in too much danger." I call after her. She flicks her tail in reply.

I put Rascal's basket next to the door to the kitchen and left him to sleep in peace. Poor little guy. I wonder where he came from? I'll ask Ryder if I can do some investigating later.

I pour myself some tea and walk to my room. If Rascal can nap, so can I

I woke to my phone ringing. I answered it. "Hello?"

"Kittypaw! I'm being chased! Help!" I hear Slate panicking.

"By what?" I demand as I put my vest on. "Where are you?"

"I don't know! I'm in the forest. Help!" She shrieks.

"Hang on, I'm calling the professional!" I say. I start running to the forest, inhaler in hand. Whenever you're in trouble in Adventure Bat, just yelp for help! I call Ryder.

"Hey. Ryder here. Everything okay?" He asked.

"No. My fox was hunting in the forest and she just called me. She's being chased!" I say, struggling to breathe. I will NOT use this inhaler in front of him.

"Don't worry. We'll figure it out. No job is too big, no fox is too small!" He says.

As soon as he hung up, I used my inhaler. But I didn't stop running.

"AHH!" I heard Slate's panicked cry as soon as I reached the forest and ran in.

I have to find out what's chasing her! As I come up to a bush and look over it I hear what sounds like an ATV, Firetruck, and Helicopter. Yes! PAW Patrol's here to save the day!

"Come on. We have to find them. Wah!" I hear a thump. That must be Marshall!

"Are you okay Marshall?" Ryder says from about ten feet away.

"Ryder! Marshall! Over here! Quick!" I say quietly. Ryder might not be able to hear me, but Marshall can.

"Ryder, follow me." Sure enough, they come around the bush behind me.

"I heard Slate over there somewhere." I explain.

Ryder nods. "Skye, do you have my location?"

"Location's locked, Ryder." Skye says through Ryder's Puppad.

"Great. Keep us on your radar, we might get lost." He responds.

"Lost? Are you kidding me?" I say. "I know this forest like the back of my hand!"

"Well, Skye should keep an eye on us just to be safe." He argues. "Skye, do you see Slate?"

"Does she need a description?" I ask.

"Slate is spotted Ryder. It looks like she's being chased by some kind of four legged creature that I can't identify." Skye reports.

"Okay. Where is she?" Ryder asks.

"Slate is five oak trees to your left, coming towards you." Sky yips. "Lookout!"

We step back.

"Help!" Slate screeches.

"Marshall, you stay here. I'm getting my ATV." He says. "Skye, how do I get back?"

"All you have to do is turn around and walk straight." Skye reports. "I'm following Slate."

"Got it." Ryder says. He starts walking in the direction of his ATV.

"I could've told you that!" I shout after him. I call Slate.

"Help! It's getting close!" Slate yelps as she stumbles.

"Don't worry, we'll be right there as soon as Ryder hurries up getting his ATV!" I say, hoping he can hear me. Me and Marshall share a knowing look.

"You like him, huh?" He barked. "Don't worry, he can't hear us."

I nod, feeling my face get red.

"I'll tell you a secret, ever since you came over, he wouldn't stop saying how cute, lovable and caring you are. Trust me, he likes you." Marshall looks at me with a serious expression on his face. "Now we only need to get you two together."

I nod.

After what felt like forever, Ryder comes over.

"I can't figure out how to get both of you on my ATV." Ryder says.

"You take Marshall, I've got four wheel drive in my bag!" I said.

Ryder and Marshall exchange confused glances. Hoping to impress Ryder with my gear, I stand back, take off my bag and throw it down at my feet. It transforms into my motorized scooter.

The trick is simple, I copied Ryder's Mission PAW Skate board idea, but instead of a skateboard, it's a scooter!

"WOW!" Marshall says. "You really are a fan!"

Ryder stares with his mouth open.

"Are you going to join the rescue, or just stand there?" I demand

"I- uh…" Ryder looks at me, speechless.

"I like your gadgets, that's all." I say, then I jump on and start driving.

Ryder shook his head and started driving. Finally! He catches up and I allow him to take the lead.

"There!" Ryder shouts. "Running towards the thorn bush! Marshall, Water Cannon!"

"Arf arf, Water Cannon!" Marshall calls it out and sprays the mysterious creature.

"Kittypaw! Go get Slate!" Ryder ordered. Without even looking back, I pulled ahead of him, swerved and grabbed Slate.

"Gotcha!" I say.

Slate jumped off as we left the forest. She sat down, stunned.

"I wonder what was chasing you." Ryder said, scratching his head.

Slate looked up, still too stunned to speak.

Ryder gave her a pat on the head and got on his ATV. "Can I come visit Rascal tomorrow?"

"Sure. Call me when you're ready." I say as they left. I pick Slate up and sit down. Then, I reached into my pocket and pulled out a mouse tail. Wait, what else is in my pocket?

Then, I see movement in the bush. "Is Slate okay?" A small voice says. "It's me, Kaya!"

"Slate's fine." I say as I pull something else out of my pocket.

"What's that?" Kaya asks.

"I don't know…" I trail off.

"Ryder put it in your pocket when you weren't paying attention." Slate snitched.

"What is it?" I wonder out loud.

"I hear footsteps." Kaya says, ears pricked.

Someone steps out of the shadows.

"Who are you?" I ask, bewildered.

"I was the greatest song creator in Adventure Bay 'till you showed up." The person said.

"Well, too bad!" Slate snarls.

"Yeah! This is our town!" Kaya adds.

"No, this town is mine. Too bad for you!" He pulls a strange looking device out of his pocket and points it at me. "You won't see your precious PAW Patrol ever again!"

He pulls the trigger, everything goes black.