Chapter 4: Lost and Helped

It took a few minutes, but the PAW Patrol managed to drive into the forest and found Katie and Callie. After exiting their vehicles, Ryder and the pups went up to their friends.

"Ryder! Pups! Thank goodness you came. With this rattlesnake in the way, Callie and I can't get through," Katie told them. The snake in front of them just hissed and stayed in a coiled up position on the ground, ready to strike.

"Don't worry Katie. We got it covered. Pups, let's get moving!" Ryder replied before looking at the pups.

"You got it Ryder sir!" Chase said before going to his police truck and laying out cones.

"Katie and Callie, I need to do a medical check-up. Ruff! Screen!" Marshall said before his red x-ray screen popped out of his pup pack. He started looking for any bite marks.

"Let's see if there's any other trails. Ruff! Scanner! Scan for other hiking trails" Snowflake said as she turn the scanner on. The scanner on the back of her van looked for other trails.

"Snowflake, let me know what trails you find. I'll look from up here," Skye said through the pups tags as she looked at trails from the air with her goggles. Unbeknownst to everyone, Duke and Snowdrop were watching from a safe distance.

"Good news, no bite marks or any other injuries. Thank goodness everyone's safe," Marshall commented before putting his x-ray screen away.

"Indeed. Wait - Marshall! Look out!" Ryder cried out. Unfortunately, he was too late.

"OW!" Marshall exclaimed turning the snake right behind him. The dally stepped over to the side, limbing as he walked; looking down, he saw a bite mark on the back of his back left leg and paw.

"Ryder! I got bit!" Marshall commented before whining from the pain.

"Oh no! Chase, get Marshall some ice to keep the swelling down. Snowflake and Skye, Any luck with finding other trails?" Ryder replied before turning to the other pups. Chase went to get the ice to help Marshall.

"Not much Ryder. Most trails are long and turn in every direction," Snowflake reported through her pup tag.

"She's right Ryder. Some trails even meet in the middle then keep going.," Skye added through her own pup tag.

"We need to get out pups. Marshall got bit by the snake," Ryder replied. Snowdrop and Duke heard this and decided to help.

"Ryder! Pups!" Snowdrop and Duke said running over to the group. Ryder turned to face them.

"Hello. Who are you? We're sorry, but the path is blocked by a snake," Ryder told them.

"I'm Snowdrop, and this is my brother Duke. We know the path is blocked, but we can help. We heard what happened and we can help you out. The fasted path out is the path you took. Just go back the way you came," Snowdrop replied.

"Yeah. I can help too. I know first aid, and can help Marshall. I can hold the ice while you guys drive back" Duke added. Ryder thought about it.

"Good idea! Duke, you hold the ice on Marshall's leg. I'll hook up his ambulance to my ATV. Snowdrop, you ride with Chase and direct him to the vet. Skye and Snowflake, you make sure the drive is clear. You two will follow Chase," Ryder instructed.

"Callie and I can ride in Marshall's ambulance, and I can call my vet friend to let her know we are on our way," Katie suggested as Duke, Callie and her carefully lifted Marshall with a blanket and got into the ambulance.

"Great, Katie! Hold on," Ryder responded before hooking Marshall's ambulance to his ATV. Since nobody could drive it, Ryder would lead the ambulance on the road by attaching it to his ATV.

"Okay everyone! Let's go!" Ryder said as everyone got into their respective vehicles. Chase was in the lead with Snowflake behind him, Skye flying above them, and Ryder in the back on his ATV and Marshall's attached ambulance. The drive was fast, with lights and sirens going crazy. The group drove down the trail, onto the main road, then through town, and to the Adventure Bay vet rather than Katie's pet parlor. Soon they arrived.

"Coming through!" Ryder said as he, Katie and Duke helped carry Marshall into the vet. Thirty minutes passed as Marshall was treated for his bite, while everyone waited in the waiting room. Eventually a veterinarian walked out.

"You got Marshall fast. We gave him anti-venom and his is currently resting. He will need to stay here for a while, but he will be okay," the vet told them. Everyone sighed with relief that Marshall would be okay. Thank goodness they found a way out of the forest in time.

A week passed and Marshall was released from the vet. Once he returned, he was taken to the top of The Lookout; where missions were given.

"Do we have another mission?" Marshall asked confused as they got to the top.

"No. A surprise," Ryder replied. He carefully put Marshall on the floor and the dally saw the other pups lined up. Ryder stood in front of them.

"Marshall, we're glad to have you back safe and sound. But you have two pups to thank. Duke, Snowdrop, come out!" Ryder said. The two pups walked over from the side so the other pups could see them.

"Duke and Snowdrop, you two proved to be just a brave as the pups on this team. As thanks for your help during an emergency, I am honoring you positions on the PAW Patrol," Ryder told them. Duke and Snowdrop gasped in shock and awe; this was the best day of their lives!

"Do you pups promise to do your best, to do your duty, to help whenever a paw is needed?" Ryder asked, holding his right hand up.

"We do!" Duke and Snowdrop said before barking with excitement. Ryder smiled.

"Then it is my honor to introduce Duke, our second medical backup pup, and Snowdrop, our navigation pup. The both of you will be trained by Chase and Marshall. Congradulations! You two are official members of the PAW Patrol!" Ryder said. He pup pup tags on them, and everyone howled happily.

"Thank you Ryder!" Duke and Snowdrop said before jumping into Ryder's arms and hugging him. Ryder hugged back, then set them down.

"You're welcome Duke and Snowdrop. Remember, if you ever need some extra help, just yelp for help!" Ryder exclaimed, as all the pups howled with tails wagging. It was the best day Duke and Snowdrop ever had.

The End

Author's note: I sincerely apologize for not updating this story sooner. I got busy with work, worked on other stories, and my PAW Patrol research made me busy for 4 years. But now I can ficus on my stories again.

This is the end of this story. If you want a request, please try requesting story ideas that don't include OCs I don't own. Anything with Snowflake or her sibilings, Shawn, or the main characters I will do, but please be patient. I am currently working on other PAW Patrol stories, and want to put my stories out as best as possible without outside pressure. Believe me, pressure from others or life only delays me.

Thank you for reading this story, and again, I am sincerely sorry for not continuing this story until now. I hope you can forgive me. Thank you, and have a good day.