Hey, hello. Sorry for delaying the release of the chapter again. The exams didn't let me to work on the story properly, and besides, I had to rewrite the first version of this chapter, since it didn't fit my plan. Anyway, literally in a week, after finishing all the exams, I will be able to actively work on the story. Hopefully I don't ruin this story with my incompetence (if anyone is still reading it).
The three went to Mayor Goodway's office. Chase walked as usually, but the reporter… The reporter was worried about the strange glow in Chase's eyes. Mayor Goodway of course didn't see it. However, soon she was going to discover the secret of the mechanical pup. So they went into Mayor Goodway's office. There was a pleasant environment: a shiny wooden table, a sofa for guests, a few window displays with things that Mayor Goodway liked very much, a few paintings, a small statuette of Chicaletta, and some other little things. A pretty beautiful view of the Adventure Bay beach could be seen from the office window, although this beach was all that could be seen through the window, but that was enough for Mayor Goodway, since she spent little time in the office. She told Chase and the reporter to sit down on the sofa, while she herself began looking for something on her table and in its lockers. The guests watched this with interest and bewilderment.
«There you are!» Mayor Goodway said suddenly.
She put a photo album and a small stack of documents on the table. These things contained the story of creation Adventure Bay, the story of the appearance of the Paw Patrol, as well as the story of how Mayor Goodway got her job.
«Mind if I record this?» The reporter asked.
«I don't mind.» Mayor Goodway answered and began showing pictures from the photo album. «It all started a long time ago, even when I was little. I lived in a very nice city called Quiet. I liked everything in it. There were parks, beautiful houses, clean air, there weren't even homeless animals. In general, it was almost Adventure Bay, only much larger. However, when I was a teenager, an irreparable happened in the city. I was on a hike outside the city when it happened. I found about this terrible tragedy from the news. Geologists and scientists have warned inhabitants about the sudden movement of tectonic plates. Two hours later, a huge rift appeared under the city, something like a canyon, in which all buildings, fountains, gardens, cars disappeared. Nothing remained. As far as I know, you can still find the ruins of the city at the bottom of that rift. 'It's a pity that it doesn't exist anymore, it was a good place.' That's exactly what I thought when I was younger. I decided to create the same beautiful place, and after a while I succeeded. Adventure Bay replaced Quiet, even if it's not as big. But that was later, first I had to go through training. There was nothing special, and I have nothing to say about it. I think it's better to go straight to the interesting.
When I moved to Adventure Bay, it was even smaller than it is now. There weren't so many houses, there was no Paw Patrol. The only one who lives here this entire time is Jake. Despite all this, there were excellent conditions for the creation of the city. It is strange that there were no other mayors here, probably it's because the town was too small. The old mayor did his best to make it less difficult for me to rule the city. But, at first there were some problems, I didn't understand what I should have done to help the town develop. But after talking to the retired old mayor, I got some advice. There were magnificent beaches, sometimes storms happened, but most of all there was a lack of a rescue team. This is what I did. In the same year, the Lookout was built. Although I didn't know it would be a base for the Paw Patrol. At the beginning, the Lookout was used by a team of ordinary rescuers. But then they were replaced by Ryder with the pups. Since then, there was no need to worry about the incidents in Adventure Bay, because the Paw Patrol was always ready to help. After that, I started paying attention to other things, and things went very well. Well, I guess that's all.»
«It was cool!» The reporter commented. «I didn't know that you once lived in another city.»
«Yes, it's a pity that this city doesn't exist anymore.» Chase added.
«It's okay, I'm glad I was able to make Adventure Bay what it is now.» Mayor Goodway answered.
«Can I ask you a question?» Chase asked.
«Of course, what is it?» Mayor Goodway said.
«What makes you the mayor of the city at the moment?»
«Oh, I don't even know what to say.» Mayor Goodway wasn't sure. «Well, firstly, I work as a mayor. Secondly, I have at my disposal the town hall, uh, the right to issue decrees… Uh, what's next?» Mayor Goodway thought for a while.
«How about a key to the city?» Chase asked.
«Exactly!» Mayor Goodway exclaimed. «The key to the city is a symbol of owning the city. It used to belong only to me, but now it is the property of the Paw Patrol. You and your friends deserve this Chase.»
«Wow that's cool!» Chase answered. «Honestly, I forgot what it looks like. Can I take a look at it?»
«Of course, I'll show it to you now. Wait here, I'll be right back.» Mayor Goodway said and left the office.
The pup and the reporter were left alone. The environment has changed dramatically. It became quiet… Quiet and horrifying. The reporter knew perfectly that it wasn't Chase next to her, at least Chase had changed. However, even though he behaved strangely and looked somehow dangerous, he showed no signs of aggression, right? The reporter hoped for it very much. Then, footsteps were heard.
«Get your camera ready.» Chase said suddenly. «It's going to be interesting.» His eyes flashed bright red again.
With trembling hands, the reporter took out the camera and prepared to record. It was easy to see the horror in the reporter's eyes. Mayor Goodway entered the office carrying a red pillow on which was the golden key to the city.
«There it is.» Chase whispered. A faint, evil smile appeared on his face. «Cool! Can I hold it or at least take a closer look at it?»
«Of course, but it's not advisable to touch it.» Mayor Goodway answered and held out the pillow to Chase.
The reporter zoomed in to make the key to the city more clearly visible. However, in reality, the reporter's attention was focused on the pup. Unfortunately, the fears were justified. When the pillow was level with Chase's nose, he took the key in his jaws. His eyes changed color to red. Mayor Goodway noticed this and began to worry.
«Uh, Chase, it's best not to touch the key, especially with your teeth.» She said. «Put it back, please.»
Chase said nothing. He just glanced at Mayor Goodway and started laughing quietly. This scared both the mayor and the reporter. Then that quiet chuckle was abruptly replaced by a powerful laugh. Chase had never had such a voice. Mayor Goodway knew right away that Ryder was hiding something about his pup. Suddenly, Chase jumped out the window, broke the frame and made a small hole in the wall. Dust flew from the ceiling from such a powerful blow. The reporter and the mayor looked out the window and saw Chase examining himself.
«Wow, what a power!» He said. «Now I can do whatever I want!»
He glanced straight at Mayor Goodway and the reporter with his red eyes and began laughing. That made him even more terrifying. They noticed some damage to his fur, and the pup's steel armor was visible from under the fur…