Adventure Bay, the sun is bright out, flowers blooming, and birds chirping. Spring is here and everyone is basking in the sun. Alot of things may happen in 5 years y'know. The Mayor continues to watch over the town and keep the peace, in fact, it's been far easier now that the town of Adventure Bay and Foggy Bottom are actually forming an alliance, no more rivalries and all around a happy sight to behold. There are even some rumors spread about, the two Mayors may actually be dating of all things. Mr. Porter is running a large restaurant, and Alex, the former rugrat kid is actually out and about helping out his Grandfather. Quite frankly everyone has changed, five years really do come and go.
But what about the PAW Patrol? Disbanded. Adventure Bay has become far more safe than ever. No crimes, shenanigans or scemes are gone about, in fact, there hasn't been much of an issue to speak of in ages. Without people to save or things to do, the team would end up disbanding, much to the dismay of Adventure Bay, but it's better to have disbanded rather than pretend to be helpful around when there's nothing to help with. Ryder, the former leader of the PAW Patrol is actually off running the pet salon with Katie, which had a mass expansion. The two actually work very well together, and do their best to give any pets homes and keep all pets sparkling clean.
This leaves the pups.
Marshall actually works in the Adventure Bay fire station. While he still is a clutz he's actually the most experienced dog in the field, he shines brighter than the many men running the station and does his best to educate many on the tips of fire safety. Since the 5 years, Marshall has grown, a large Dalmation with a pearly white coat and pitch black spots. As mentioned before he's still a klutz but he's actually much smarter now. Marshall makes sure to put others before himself, and always makes sure nobody dies on his watch.
Skye actually flies with Ace, the pilot being Skye's new owner since the crew disbanded. Skye is actually more skilled than Ace at this point in time, she's perfected many air maneuvers and created a dozen or so herself. While still under the wing of Ace, she's proud to what she's accomplished. She's actually gone and settled down with another certain pup, though it's certain nobody would be expecting it. Skye while still small, actually grew quite a bit, her fur has grown out quite a bit yet she still has time to cut it down, that said she takes practically 20 trips to a salon yearly just to help with her growing fur. While she's kind of proud of it, she is embarrassed of it sometimes as well.
Rocky now works at Adventure Bay's Power Plant. He along with a few others have found a way to covert most trash into energy, reducing the overall trash in Adventure Bay by 97%. Adventure Bay so far may actually be the most eco friendly town in the world, thought that's not confirmed. Rocky is proud of his accomplishment, and every now and again is happy to know he's making a difference. Although he'd still never take a bath with consent. Rocky's overall look hasn't changed much, he hasn't grown much taller either but one thing was for sure his fur grew crazy long, and while he is forced to get it cut every once and awhile, that doesn't mean it likes it one bit.
Zuma has actually relocated to Adventure Bay's lighthouse. Zuma will mostly spend his time swimming about as he loves to do, and has himself a new owner as well, that being Cap'n Turbot. He takes good care of Zuma, and Zuma appreciates it. Whenever need be, Zuma actually controls the lighthouse light to help ships near Adventure Bay, and when he's able to he likes to play with Wally as well. Zuma has grown alot as well, he's actually the size of Rocky at this point. His fur is a golden brown, just as all chocolate labs should be, then again, Zuma takes a bath almost every day, and not just swimming in the ocean an actual bath, surprisingly enough.
Rubble has actually gone over to Foggy Bottom, he's part of the construction team, building houses, towns, and everything else you can imagine. Since Foggy Bottom has been overall less foggy, many people have wanted to move to the town, and Rubble has no problem with this and enjoys building stuff up. He with the help of others have built nearly two-hundred homes in the past five years. He's proud of this achievement. Even if a dog his size is ideal to help in construction, he actually does his job better than anyone else, and it certain to help others and build until be can't anymore. Rubble himself hasn't grown much taller, but wider certainly, which has its benefits as he's become much sturdier and is able to lift alot more than he could ever dream of back when he was just a pup.
Everest remains in the mountains with Jake, and even though PAW Patrol has disbanded, not much has changed for her. She continues to give lessons to those wanting to snowboard or ski, and performs rescue operations just in case anyone is to get lost in the snow. She still resides with Jake and is happy to be of assistance, although she finds herself rolling around and hiding in the snow alot. Everest has grown much taller, but not by much, her signature beanie actually suffered through some wear and tear, and so she's decided not to wear it, keeping it safe in an hidden location. Despite this she still keeps in high moods and is ready to give anyone a warm smile or hug if needed!
Tracker resides with Carlos, and stays within the jungle. He makes sure to keep the Jungle Safe, and while the PAW Patrol disbanding hadn't affected him all too much, he's happy to know that in a sense there will be less trouble to take care of and so he can move on with his own life. Althought he believes this thought process to be cowardly and ignorant of himself. Tracker hasn't changed much if not at all, he retained his small stature but if anything his ears have grown bigger of all things.
As for Chase... Chase has actually relocated to Barkingburg. With the crime rate and problems there being much higher than those compared to Adventure Bay's, it was a obvious from the start Chase would end up heading there. His sense of justice being too great for his own good as many told him. He's become a police chief in the city, and thanks to his inclusion in the police department crimes and issues in Barkingburg have overall decreased. Chase, however, grew a bit isolated from his former team as a result of this. Let's just say his job prevented days off for the most part. Chase himself has grown quite a bit, his fur grown a bit darker in color, as well as being significantly taller as well. He's grown to be far more serious.
Now if that was it, there wouldn't be much to say; however, a certain incident has come up as of recent.
Ryder smiled, happily handing the leash of a dog to its owner. "Thanks, come again!" He shot the dog owner a smile as they left. He walked up to the door, flipping the OPEN sign to CLOSED with a relieved sigh. He turned around only to cough, and wheeze into his hands with a groan. Katie noticed this and would go up to him, taking his hand and slowly escorting him over to a place to sit down. "Hah... I guess it's getting worse," Ryder coughed once more, yet his smile remained brighter than ever. Katie frowned, she knew the implications behind this, in fact she may be the only one who knew what was going on. This brought a tearful look to her eye as she hugged Ryder close. Ryder sighed and hugged her back to the best of his ability. "I'm sorry Katie, I'll be all right. Looks like I'm not going to be cut out to work though, hah..." Ryder coughed, before sighing. "It's no use sitting around like this. Katie... I want to make a phone call, I know that I don't have much time left, but I want to spend it with everyone. Including him." Ryder emphasized "him" and gave Katie his usual bright smile. Katie began to sob, but nodded in understanding. She gave him his phone, and would leave the room, to call someone herself.
He went through his contacts list. Marshall, Skye, Rocky, Zuma, Rubble, Everest, Tracker. He called each one yet no one picked up, a few straight to voicemails from some of them. Ryder sighed but would leave a voicemail for each and every single one of them.
"Hey, it's been awhile hasn't it. I hope you're doing great, I know you must be busy or your pup tag probably just died, or you have no service, but I would really appreciate it if you came over to Katie's Pet Salon tommorow, I have a big announcement to share, to everyone. I hope to see you then." Ryder repeated this each time to all 7 of them. Then came time for the last call. His thumb hovered over his phone, and over "Chase". Ryder sighed, having the courage to call him, but as to be expected, he didn't pick up. Ryder sighed, Chase would never miss a phone call, ever, and knew full well Chase hadn't picked up when he was fully capable to. He rolled his eyes, "silly pup... same as always huh..." He coughed before hitting the voicemail button and beginning to record. "Hello Chase, I know you're probably listening to this voicemail the minute you got it. I get that you don't want to pick up the phone, or tag but that's fine. I just want to see you and everyone. I know that probably isn't enough to warrant a trip all the way from Barkingburg to Adventure Bay, but it would do me a real pleasure to see you all in one place one last time. I actually haven't told anyone about this, but... I have Cancer, Chase. I know it's a big thing to drop on you but I really don't have that much time left. I want to see you Chase, and I'm sure everyone else does as well. If you're willing to see me, meet me at Katie's Pet Salon tommorow. Goodbye Chase." Ryder ended the voicemail before sighing and throwing his head back in exsaustion.
"I have Cancer, Chase. I know it's a big thing to drop on you but I really don't have that much time left. I want to see you Chase, and I'm sure everyone else does as well." Chase sighed, repeating this voicemail over and over again. Ryder may not be alive for too long. "Ryder..." Chase pondered to himself before groaning in ignorance. "I shouldn't go... but... ngh, you win..." Chase sighed.
He through off his police vest and left a note on the police precinct's billboard. It was late at night. He hopped into his police cruiser and dashed off. Normally there would be no way to make it out of Barkinburg on a plane unless he had gotten a ticket in advance, but both he and Ryder new Chase had connections to higher powers within Barkingburg. Only then was it apparent that Chase was actually driving over to Barkingburg's Castle, to see the Queen of Barkingburg.
Chase would drive up to the Castle, and upon requesting entry at the gate leading up he was given access by Sweetie. Chase would jump out of his Cruiser and make his way up to the front door, where he was met with Sweetie and the Queen. Chase would immediately be pounced on by Sweetie who nuzzled into the larger dog, "oh Chase!~ Have you finally come to stay with me in the castle?~" Asked Sweetie who before view Chase as a rival as time and time again he would prevent her from stealing the Crown of Barkingburg. However, now she seems to have an infatuation with Chase, nuzzling up into him any chance she had. This warranted a nervous yet nearly happy smile from Chase as he looked away.
"A-Actually, that's not what I came here for... Princess, please, do you think you can... send me to Adventure Bay?" This warranted a gasp from the two females as of course both would ask why. "It's an emergency, w-with Ryder, please your highness, I'm begging you please!" Chase kneeled down, whimpering lightly.
The Queen would only giggle lightly, kneeling down to gently pet Chase. "Don't worry Chase, I'm more than happy to send you to Adventure Bay. You don't have to worry you're pretty little head, and when the time comes, if the time comes I'll be happy to bring you back to Barkingburg as well. Remember, there's always room in the castle for you!~" The Queen planted a kiss on his forehead and smiled as she stood back up. Chase smiled happily, and stood up, now with Sweetie on his back.
"Admit it, you're fond of me~" Sweetie smirked down at him. Chase nervously rolled his eyes. "Y-You wish," he scoffed.
In no time at all, the Earl had managed to get a plane in, loading Chase's police cruiser up and flying off. Sweetie accompanied Chase on the night long flight in which they slept peacefully together, Chase having given up on attempting to get her to respect his personal space. Morning would come and Chase would awake with perfect timing. Adventure Bay was in the distance. He could spot the Lookout Tower easily, although the Tower had been abandoned for 5 years it didn't look too bad from the plane. "Ah, good morning Chase, we'll be landing at the former Lookout Tower. Prepare to land," spoke the pilot. Chase smiled and would get up, making sure Sweetie stayed comfortable with him gone, leaving a large throw pillow in his place. This worked fine, as she nuzzled into the pillow with a snore. Chase chuckled and got his pup tag on. He was informed if he ever wanted to return to Barkingburg to be sure to call. He jumped into his cruiser from the cargo bay. Soon the plane would touchdown with the ground, coming to a halt just on the grass in front of the lookout. The cargo bay door opened and Chase rode his cruiser out. The plane took off shortly after leaving Chase to his own devices.
Chase could now fully examine the tower. Five years and the tower looked just as it used to. Vines surrounded part of the tower, as well as untamed weeds and grass sprouting up around the exterior. The doors wouldn't open obviously, but from outside he could see the interior, nothing has changed. The dispensers would be full, but the food inside were covered in mold, disgustingly enough, as well as cracks here and there, along with graffiti sprayed everywhere from those vandalism. He groaned but he wasn't here just sight see. He huffed and would turn to Adventure Bay. He made his way off to Katie's Pet Salon, which was just across the large bridge. As he drove closer and closer to his destination he only grew more and more anxious. What would he do, what would happen when he saw Ryder. It was a nervous thought, but he had already come so far, there was no turning back at this point.
He stopped just in front of Katie's Salon, and gulped. He was so fixated on the salon that he failed to notice just what other vehicles were parked in front of the salon. He nervously jumped out of the cruiser and stopped a few feet in front the door. He couldn't move. His body grew tense and he couldn't move a muscle. His heartrate accelerated, he could feel his heart trying to burst out of his chest. Maybe that would be a lucky break, yet then again that would make him worse than the worse, the scummiest of the scummies. He groaned, his stomach tieing itself into a knot. He groaned and slowly forced himself to take a step. Step after step he felt gravity pull him down to keep him from moving, but that was all in his head and he knew that. Step. Step. Step. He groaned and whined before simply yelping and rushing up to the enterance.
The automatic doors would slide open to reveal what was inside. Chase froze, unable to move an inch. Everyone was here. Ryder sat on a chair and the other members of the PAW Patrol stood around him. Everyone else turned to Chase, and like him froze in place. Looks of disbelief, grief and tearful looks filled their faces, all except Ryder. "Welcome back Chase, we all missed you."