AN: Whoopsies, Sorry for the long wait on this chapter, I really have no excuses for that, I just didn't get that motivation to write. Anyways, here it is though, also remember to leave a review of what you thought of the chapter and even the story so far.
"Everyone ready to go?" Tracker asked as he turned back to his other friends to see their status. First to come out the Lookout was Skye and Everest. The huskey trailed behind the cockapoo seeming to be very bewildered and confused.
"Remember to feed Eli three times a day, and don't forget that he ONLY drinks pure cream milk at average room temperature degrees" Skye listed as she passes by her loving partner on her way to her chopper.
"Alright I got it, little confusing though but I got it"
"Also remember to drop off Rose to school early in the mornings before eight, on second thought maybe I should-"Skye stopped in her tracks and turned around before being nudged ahead by Everest for her to keep going.
"Relax Skye Fly, Marshall and I will take extra good care of Eli day in and day out" Everest assure her with a comforting smile that would relax anyone down.
"All set and Ready, packed for a long trip and a longer stay" Valkyrie stated tapping the duffle back that was strapped to the back of her Saluki body. Within moments, out came Chase and the rest of paw patrol.
"Hey dudes, just came to wish you luck on finding Canawe and bwinging him back hewe" Zuma hoped to the rest with a salute. "Same here, It's a long journey to Adventure County, 10 hours and 27 minutes to be exact" Rocky pointed out
"I don't care if it would take an entire week to get there, I would still be going" Skye righteously and without a doubt of what she had said. "We all would Skye, Good luck guys" Ryder said
"Thanks Ryder, Let's go everyone while the day is still young" Tracker said with a well of confidence as he paced over to Skye, hopping inside the backseat of Skye's helicopter. Seeing Tracker ready to go, The cockapoo turning back to wave back to everyone a goodbye.
The Helicopter slowly taking off from the ground and up high into the Air, Tracker peaked down from his seat down to see Chase and Valkyrie hoping already driving down from the Lookout in Chase's cruiser. Heading on the same road out of Adventure Bay and on the Road to Canare.
"Howdy y'all and of course a Good Morning to everyone, currently 86 degrees outside if anyone is thinking to head to the beach maybe, Today's week is looking up as this weekend as you all know is The annual County Line Race. We'll talk about that later but right now I'd like to talk about our special guest for being here" The Radio Host said, seemingly acknowledging his special guest just a few feet away from him
"Our special guest being Daniel Starling, or most well known as being the Mayor's Grandson. How's life going for you Daniel?"
"Smooth, Glad I could be here, super glad" He said with well intent. Daniel sitting across from the table, his voice being a dead giveaway he was in his teen years.
"So you're the only one in this county with the details for the next county race, How's it looking so far?"
"Oh it's fine, just fine, The horses that are going to be used are coming in tomorrow and most the equipment are already here in storage" Adam explained
"Wow, seems like a lot of behind the scenes managing your grandfather is going to have to do"
"Heh…..Y-Yeah, It appears so" Adam gulped suddenly as of he knew something that has wasn't telling to the radio host. "Anyways, we'll take a small break for now and then talk about some problems in the county, stay tuned" He said as suddenly the radio turned off.
The Radio had been turned off by Deputy Remy, tired of listening to the station after a few minutes, Remy leaned against the kitchen counter for a while wearing his Law Enforcement uniform seeming like he was off to go on his shift soon.
"E-Excuse me" Remy turned to see Canare himself, rubbing his eyes and he entered the kitchen area and yawning at the time of day. "Howdy Canare, sleep well?" He asked.
Canare nodded his head, knowing even without words to describe it, it still felt like the best sleep he had since his runaway from Adventure Bay. "Here you go Champ" Remy said reaching his arm around to grab a box of cereal decorated with rainbows and other colourful treats on the dish of the cardboard covering, passing the pup the box and a plastic bowl.
"Thank you, I love this cereal too"
"I do too, but I need to cut down on those sugary stuff" he commented on his eating habits a bit. "So are you my Dad now?" Canare asked even to the Deputy knowing that question was going to come sooner or later.
"Listen Canare, What I said last night at the Department may have been an exaggeration of what I want what's best for you" he said
"What do you mean?"
"You said you already have parents and you're a runaway, so we need to get into contact with them first before I can make any sort of adoption" Remy said kneeling down to Canare, getting down to his level as if this news put a dent in a thought that he had.
"Oh…Okay"
"But…I am allowed to take care of you for the time being" He extended his legs straight back up, walking over to the Fridge and handing the pup a carton of milk, considering he already had the bowl and cereal already in his grasp. "Do you live alone in your house?" Canare asked trying to twist the cap off the carton as he tilted his head to the Uniformed Deputy.
"Yeah….I guess it has its upsides, Peace and Quiet is a blessed thing around here, a little bit too peaceful sometimes" He said looking outside into the wild vegetation to see all types of trees and crops growing on his land and on other people's property, whether be farmers trying to make a living or just peaceful gardeners with a peaceful hobby.
"Is it hard being a Police Officer?"
"Lets just say you'd have to be older if you want to know my honest answer to that question, At least in this County, Everyone knows Everyone and those who don't are usually the people willing to stir up some trouble" He stated as he opened the palm of his hands and began to brush his Tan Uniform off of dirt from the counter.
"Mister?"
"Yes?"
"Why did you do it?"
"Do what?"
"Want to adopt me, why do you care so much about me?"
The Deputy froze for a second upon hearing the question he popped at the time so early, he didn't have to answer. "Because…Well, The truth is that-"The Deputy scratched his head trying to come up with a reason he seemed to be fit until his radio echoed static and in came dispatch.
'Code 2-19 on the County Road, I need a Deputy to Investigate reports of a Driver treating the Roads like a Race Track down there'
"Crap, got to go, Duty calls, You can have anything in the fridge if you want and lock all the doors while I'm gone" He said frantically checking around his body to see if there was any part of his gear that was missing until finally turning back to wave as headed out the door.
Canare put down the half poured bowl of cereal just as he raced over to a decorated sofa the pressed up against the wall and in the direction of window that looked over the front porch. Canare ran and jumped upon the Comforting piece of Furniture to spy outside the glass.
Seeing Remy hop inside his Patrol car and start it with an instant it seems, Not even waiting to pull out in front of the two-story property home, The Lights and Sirens flipped on, red and blue lights flashed with nano seconds as he reversed out and darted out the fence and onto the main road to do his Job.
Canare didn't think too much on how Remy acted when he was hit by his question, it was nothing to dwell on consider he knows the responsibility and quick actions of a Law Enforcement Officer, his Uncle and Aunt are Officers of the Law after all. The pup looked beside him to see a small table that held up just one single item, a picture frame.
Canare popped down and looked at the picture with a tilted glance, it showed Remy and a little boy sitting together, smiling, and enjoying the moment. Canare looked at the location of the picture it must have been taken and saw it looked familiar, it was just outside in front of the house. "Huh, that's strange, I wonder who that kid is?" Canare asked himself.
MANY HOURS LATER
"Val…Val, Val wake up" Chase nudged Valkyrie who was just sitting right beside Chase in the front seat of the Vehicle, even as the German Shepherd had his eyes dead set on the dark road Infront of him.
"What is it Sweetie?" Valkyrie asked as she let out a wide yawn and rubbed her eyes simultaneously looking out the window to see nothing but pitch blackness outside and the spotlight from Skye's Helicopter that whizzed up above her.
"I've been thinking recently…"
"Well that's dangerous" Valkyrie joked looking over and Chase for a smile to share but didn't receive one in response. "I'm serious, Do think Taurus really hates me?" He asked.
Valkyrie's smile quickly faded as she slouched in her seat and began to pout her lips and move them from side to side, trying to think of a logical but realistic answer. In all honest, Not even Valkyrie was sure anymore.
"And I see how sometimes its not just me, he shouts at you too" bringing the thought over to the Grey Saluki for her to dwell on. "I mean…well"
"Does he still talk with his father?" Chase asked.
"Yeah, Over Face Chat, I can tell he still misses him, I guess I cant really blame him for that, makes me think if I've been a good mother or not" Valkyrie threw he head back into the seat, her long fur flashing back like a whip as she motioned herself.
"Cmon Val, You're a Great Mother, Its just some behavioral Issues we need to understand, He is reaching his teen years after all" Chase pointed out.
"Fair Point, But-"
"But nothing, you're talented, beautiful, smart and amazing to be around" Chase said. "Oh stop" Valkyrie covered her face with her paws, knowing Chase was just buttering her up and affirming things she liked to her.
"So are we complementing each other now?" Valkyrie smirked. "I guess so, have at it" Chase smiled back in response knowing it was her turn now. "Alright then, I like it when you're rough with me" Valkyrie leaned over to the German Shepherd and battered her eyes right at him. Chase blushed a bit before returning the favour. "Well you last longer than me sometimes"
"Not when you're the one taking charge"
"Your athletic skills definitely help"
"I guess we're both surprised then at how we haven't broke our bed yet" Valkyrie teased itching closer to the German Shepherd until suddenly Chase's tag lit up. "You both know we can hear everything you guys said, right?" Tracker pointed.
"H-How much did you hear?!" Both Chase and Valkyrie shouted. "Enough to make Skye and I throw up our own intestines, But anyways, I think we've crossed into Adventure County by now" Tracker pointed out, leaving Chase and Valkyrie speechless and awkwardly silent, both of them looked at each other before straightening out their bodies to look professional after that eavesdropping.
"Tracker, I see a bunch of Cops cars over there, I think that's a Police Station, We can file a Canare as missing there" Skye looked at Tracker, shining a spot light near the one story building with dozens of Deputy cars parked at the back and front.
"Great Idea Skye, I think I see a Helipad too" Tracker added, seeing the illuminated piece of asphalt near the Station. Without a second thought, Skye began her descent down to the Helipad with her expert Piloting skills with no problems.
Within seconds, Chase and Valkyrie pulled up in front of the building just as the rotors on the Helicopter began to slow down. Hoped out Skye and Tracker, after came Chase and Valkyrie still embarrassed about before.
As all four of them began to walk inside the Department, seeing the type of Agency written on the side. "Oh cool, A Sheriff's Department" Valkyrie said. The sliding doors opened and inside they went, immediately seeing a Female Canine working the desk, looking very bored and unamused. However, he mood changed when she looked up and saw a familiar face.
"C-Chase?" The Black German Shepherd perked her head up with a surprised look.
"Elena?" Chase shared the same reaction, both stunned to see each other. Without a warning Elena leaped over the desk and tackled Chase with a hug. "Oh boy its been soooooooo long since I've seen you!" Elena hugged, leaving Valkyrie stunned to see her husband be embraced in such a way….in front of her.
"Chase, Sweetie, you know her?" Valkyrie asked, feeling a bit like a third wheel around her. Chase smiled as he got back on all fours and wrapped one around the Deputy Canine.
"Of course, This is Elena, We went to the Academy together and were in the same class" He said.