Season 2 Chapter 21: Not Their Lucky Day Pt.2

Author's note: I know this has been a short Hiatus, but I've been attempting to clear my mind for awhile. I'm still trying to figure out how to properly start the prequel, but thank you guys for the support nonetheless.

-Daniels Household-

Ryan Daniels paced back and forth through his kitchen. Hunter and Anna had been gone since last night cause apparently they were going out with "Friends". Of course being the laid back chill dad that he was, He wouldn't question it because he trusted them. They've never lied to him, at least he's hoped they never lied to him about anything. Earlier he attempted to call Hunter just to make sure that they were fine, but no response. After that failed he just assumed that they were just having so much fun that they forgot to come back, but they'd been out for hours.

Guess he had one last resort to get rid of his worries, once and for all. Ryan grabbed his phone off the kitchen counter and proceeded to dial 999 aka London's emergency services number, but before he can make the call he hears the front door slam open. He quietly set his phone back on the counter and silently made his way into the living room. He peeked into the doorway and his eyes widened by what he saw.

Hunter along with a bunch of other people he'd never seen during his time in Camden had invaded the living room. There was even a boy with them that resembled his son Aaron, strongly in fact. The similarities were so uncanny that it made him wonder if Aaron ever went the Dalmatians to Cornwall.

Then a terrifying sight caught he never in his life wished to see came into view. Anna was laying on the couch, a of white German Shepherd was pushing down onto Anna's left shoulder, while a Husky raided the medicine cabinets in every single bathroom in their house. His heart sank into the pits of his stomach when he saw blood pooling out of the wound the canine was trying his best to put pressure on. So many questions took over Ryan's mind like, Who were these people in his house? What in the world happened to Anna? And if Anna and Hunter were really hanging out with "Friends". It wouldn't take a rocket scientist to tell that these two got into something serious and life threatening.

"Oh my god! What the hell happened?", Ryan asked.

"We'll explain later, right now you need to call an ambulance She's losing blood and fast!", A teenage demanded.

"Ok! Ok! Anna you're gonna be Just fine honey. We're gonna get you some help.", Her father cried dashing back into the kitchen to retrieve his phone.

-Back with Aaron-

All the pups along with Delilah and Doug one by one entered the bus while saying farewell to some of the locals. Dylan was saying goodbye to Summer while Dolly talked to Spike for the last remaining minutes we were there.

"Well, this super awkward.", Dylan nervously said to Summer. "Um...I guess this is goodbye then, again..."

Summer adorably giggled at Dylan's usual awkwardness. Summer lovingly hugged Dylan and planted a soft kiss on his right cheek before she began to walk away giving Dylan one last smile, "See ya next time, City Boy.", She winked.

Dylan shifted around tenderly holding the cheek where Summer kissed him, the white fur on his face cherry red. I couldn't help, but quietly chuckle at Dylan's reaction. Without saying anything he grabbed his luggage and got on the bus along with the others. I took a deep breath and headed towards Dolly and Spike, their conversation becoming more intelligible to me.

"-I'm gonna miss ya dude.", I heard Dolly tell Spike.

"Yeah.", Spike nodded before he turned his gaze towards me. "Oh Hey."

"I'll leave you two to talk.", Dolly said gathering her belongings and getting on the bus. Even though I didn't really talk to him that much, I still wanted to show that there are no bad blood between us.

"Hey Spike, Just wanted to say farewell. Wish I could've gotten to know you better.", I stated kindly. "I honestly wish we could've told you about us sooner than we had."

"It's no biggie bro, just promise me you'll treat Dolly right.", Spike shrugged understandingly. "Many guys out there take advantage of girls like her. I just hope you aren't one of those jerks."

"Trust me I'd never be like one of them. Dolly is part of my everyday life, I'd hate myself forever if I ever were to hurt her. I'm glad to have met you and Summer.", I smiled holding out a balled fist. He grin and happily bumped his against mine. "See ya next time, Spike."

I jokingly saluted to the Doberman and turned around. I waved goodbye one last time as I stepped onto the bus. I decided to sit next to DJ while Dolly was in the back goofing around with Dylan, teasing him like usual. Probably because he got kissed by a girl he actually liked. I told him everything was gonna work out, he just had to be himself and Summer would start to like him. The Bus engine roared as we took off from the bus stop and began to make our way back to Camden. DJ bopped his head back and forth in a perfectly timed pattern. Sometimes I wondered if he's every really listening to anything or if he's jamming out to the rest of his hyperactive siblings messing around with each other in the background.

I tapped him on the shoulder getting his attention. He pulled back his headphones onto his shoulders in looked in my direction, "Oh Aaron, What's up?"

"Nothing much really, just ready to get back to my loving family and pet lobster which I named after a 70's hit song.", I answered. "What about you?"

"Just looking forward to seeing your sister again.", DJ smirked and I gave him the stink eye from his response. "Hey, don't look at me like that. Don't forget your dating my sister too."

I suddenly started to laugh before playfully punching DJ on the shoulder, "You know I'm just kidding, little buddy. Anna talks about you all the time too believe it or not. So I'm sure she misses you just as much as you miss her."

DJ nodded before staring out the window. He then looked back at me like he just had a short pep talk with himself. "I used to think love was for suckers and the only thing I'd ever love is my family, but now I'm a sucker for love.", DJ admitted sounding somewhat ashamed. I guess it's time to be big brother Aaron. I wrapped an arm around DJ bringing him close.

"You know being in love is nothing to be ashamed of. Before I moved here I believed nobody one love me and that I was incapable of ever feeling love for anything. Then I had met Dolly, Dylan, and the rest of you guys. So many personalities and pups with different talents and things that separated you all from one another, yet you all still loved and cared for each other. I didn't understand it at first because I was used to being hated for being different and someone I wasn't. Then you all shared that love for me and well...the rest speaks for itself. Eventually you all became my second family, apart from Anna and my father. You shouldn't want to fight your feelings and wanting to share your personal interest with someone you like.", It felt good to hand some advice to kids like DJ. It really gives the youth a way better understanding why it's ok to feel love for someone and wanting to share that love. "Y'know what I mean?"

"Yeah, yeah I do.", DJ answered. "Anyways, thanks. I'm gonna get back to listening to my beats."

"Ok then, enjoy yourself.", I said leaving DJ alone.

There was really nothing else to do or anybody to talk to. I guess I'd just enjoy the ride and take some time to clear my head. It's only a matter time before I get to see my loving family again. I pressed the back of my head into my seat and slowly drifted off into slumber.

-An Hour Later-

"Aaron wake up.", DJ called. "Dude wake up!"

My body arched up in surprise as my eyes darted around. DJ gestured out the bus window and wasted no time to see what was so important. We had arrived at my place, but then I noticed a couple police cars along with a single ambulance was parked outside my home. What the heck happened? I jumped up out of my seat and dashed out the bus.

"Aaron wait!". I heard Dolly call out to me. I stopped outside of my house to see my younger sister being taken out of the house on a stretcher. Anna was out cold as she was placed inside the ambulance by medics.

"Anna?", a soft whisper escaped my lips. I rushed towards the EMT's to figure out what happened to her. "Excuse me what happened here?"

"Poor kid has a bullet wound in her shoulder. Luckily nothing vital was damaged, so were taking her back to patch her up.", One of them replied. "Alright boys, Let's get this kid to the hospital ASAP."

"W-wait! Let me go with her.", DJ interjected. DJ was fighting back tears, clearly not wanting to cry. I had never seen this kid cry before nor did I ever expect him to show his emotions. I guess the little pep talk I had with him on the bus must've started to get to him when he saw the condition Anna was in. "I don't want her to be alone when she wakes back up."

Before the ambulance could drive off I pulled open the back doors and let DJ inside. "This is her friend, He's gonna accompany her for the time being. Look after her DJ. I'm gonna figure out what happened."

"Alright. See ya until then.", DJ calmly nodded. I shut the door and watched as the Ambulance took off down the street as it's siren became less and less perceivable. Doug, Delilah, Dylan, and Dolly exited the bus while the remaining puppies stayed inside the bus. "Aaron Dear, What happened?", Delilah asked with concern,

"Anna was shot.", I answered staring at the ground as the four Dalmatians gasped in horror. "Thankfully from what the medics told me it wasn't anything too bad. But once I find out who did this to her, they'll pay dearly for it."

I suddenly found myself being embraced by my father and Hunter. I wrapped my arms around the both of them, indulging in the hug. "Thank god you're back Aaron. I know you're probably confused, but this is the last thing I wanted you to come back home to.", Dad muttered.

"Yeah, but we don't have much time.", Hunter added.

I stepped back in confusion by what Hunter meant by us not having much time. "Don't have much time for what?", I asked raising an eyebrow.

"Before Adam gets what he wants.", I turned around to see Aiden along with Bolt and some girl I'd never seen. I pushed past my father and Hunter, my fists clenched.

Once I was merely inches away from Aiden's face I intensely glared into his eyes. "You've only got little time to explain before I assume it was you.", I cold-heartedly threatened. Before he could give me a proper explaination the ground beneath us began to tremble and shake.

"What the hell?", Bolt grunted trying to keep his balance.

"The heck is going on?", I asked.

"Quick, Aiden! Aaron! Hop in! Hunter you stay with the Dalmatians.", Dad shouted now inside his car. Me and Aiden rushed towards the car. I got in the front seat next to Dad while Aiden sat in the back.

"It's already too late! We need to head to the docks! That's where Adam's gone.", Aiden announced.

"Noted.", I nodded. "But you'll still need to explain to me what were up against here."

"I will, but in time we need to hurry before Aiden decides to merge with that thing.", Aiden spouted sounding kinda panicked.