AN: Sorry for taking so long to update. I've been so busy with schoolwork that I haven't had time to update. But this story will continue until the last chapter has been written and uploaded. Once again thank you all for your support.

Chapter 5: Operation Save Chase and Skye

The first thing Marshall felt when he woke up was a jolt of pain. He winced, then observed his surroundings after his vision cleared up and the sudden pain subsided. Gathered around him were the other members of the PAW Patrol, all with concerned looks on their faces.

"Where am I? What happened?" the dalmatian asked.

"You're in the hospital. We were building a new barn for Farmer Al when the roof collapsed on top of you and your firetruck," said Rocky.

"Why are there only three of you?"

"Everest went back to Jake's chalet, and Tracker headed off for the jungle," said Zuma.

"What about Chase and Skye?"

"They went to Barkingburg," said Koda. "Don't you remember?"

"Not really," said Marshall. "Can I talk to Chase, please?"

"Sure you can," said Koda, handing Marshall the pup pad. "Take all the time you need." Koda motioned for the others to leave Marshall alone for the time being. After the door was closed, Marshall slid the screen on the pup pad over to Chase's icon. He pressed it and waited for a reply. What he got was not what he was expecting.

"Hello, Marshall," said a snobby female voice.

"Sweetie? Why did you pick up?"

"Chase can't talk right now. He's not around at the moment."

"What? I thought he was protecting the crown and throne while the Princess went on vacation."

"He was relieved of his duties, so I'm taking his spot."

"What about Skye? Whoa, whoa, whoa, wait a minute. What did you do with Chase?"

"Me?"

"Yeah, you!" At this point, Marshall started to growl.

"That is classified information, but let's just say that he and his girlfriend may not be home for a while." After hearing this, Marshall nearly lost it.

"WHERE ARE THEY?! TELL ME WHAT YOU DID WITH CHASE! TELL ME WHAT YOU DID WITH MY BROTHER!" Marshall drew the attention of Koda and the other pups.

"Marshall, what's wrong?" Koda said as Sweetie hung up.

"Sweetie did something with Chase and Skye, but she wouldn't tell me what it was. I think she's taken them hostage somewhere. But we have to find them!"

"You are in no condition to leave this clinic," said Katie, who walked in upon hearing Marshall yelling at Sweetie.

"We'll go to Barkingburg, Marshall, and we'll keep you informed," said Koda.

"But-" Marshall said.

"You're still injured," said Katie.

"But-"

"Don't argue with me," said Koda firmly. "My decision is final. You are staying here."

As Koda left the room, Marshall muttered, "Ryder would've said I could come." Pretending to ignore it, Koda slammed the door shut.

"We should probably get going," said Rubble. "Every second we spend here is another second Chase and Skye are in captivity."

"Bye, Marshall," said Rocky. "We'll bring your brother home for you."

With that, the three pups headed back to the Lookout.

When Chase came to, he found it hard to move. When he regained his senses, he realized that Skye had fallen right on top of him, pinning his body to the cold musty floor of the castle dungeon.

"Skye," Chase said shaking her slightly. It was enough to make her wake up. She groaned loudly before shaking her head furtively.

"Chase, where are we?" she said weakly.

"We're in the castle dungeon," said Chase. "Sweetie trapped us down here. With no one to protect the crown, I'm afraid that bad things are going to happen."

"Is there any way out?"

"No," said Chase, sighing. "We're stuck down here. We failed, Skye. I failed." He was about to let a tear fall but Skye nuzzled his cheek softly.

"We would've never predicted this, Chase," she said. "Not even Ryder would anticipate this." The sound of their late owner's name made Chase smile sadly.

"I miss him so much. Not a day goes by when I don't think of when he took me in. I wish I could see him again, even if it's just once."

"I really miss him too, but we have to move on at some point. But just remember, I am always here for you."

"Thanks, Skye. What did I do to deserve you?"

"Rescued me the day I joined," Skye said with a chuckle. "I hope someone's wondering if we're okay."

"Why is she so evil? What did we do to her?" These questions reminded Skye of what she had learned during her confrontation with Sweetie.

"Chase, there's something that you should know."

"What is it Skye?"

Fighting back tears, Skye continued. "Remember the incident seven months ago when my family was killed?"

"By those eagles?"

"Mhmm. Well, I had confronted Sweetie before she sent me down here and she said that those eagles were robots and that she was the one controlling them."

"Oh my God," said Chase softly. "If I ever see that witch again I'm gonna teach her a lesson." He let out an intense growl at the end, scaring Skye.

"Sorry," he said sheepishly. "I'm still not emotionally stable since Ryder died."

"It's okay, as long as we have each other," said Skye. She walked up to Chase, gave him a peck on the cheek.

"Wait, Skye, do you have your pup tag?" asked Chase.

"Yeah! I can call Koda and ask for help!"

"Perfect!"

"Koda! Come in Koda! Do you copy?" asked Skye frantically. She then looked down and noticed the wires coming out of her pup tag. "Oh no, it must've broken when I fell."

"I hope the others are okay," Chase sighed before lying down for a nap.

"Chase," Skye said hesitantly, "there's something else that you should know."

"What?" said Chase with a hint of worry in his voice. His eyebrows were raised and his tail stood up.

"Marshall was seriously hurt when the others went to build Farmer Al a new barn."

"How?!" Chase said, concerned for the well-being of his brother.

"The barn collapsed and fell on him."

"Oh my God," Chase said under his breath. "Is he okay?"

"Koda said that they were taking him to get looked at just to be safe."

For a while there was silence. That silence was eventually broken by Chase.

"Why?"

"Why what?" said his girlfriend.

"Why do all these bad things keep happening to us?"

"What do you mean?"

"The terrorist attack on Adventure Bay, the terrorist attack on Foggy Bottom, Ryder dying, Marshall being injured on the job, my parents dying in New York..."

"Chase..."

"Look at us, Skye! We're stuck in this dungeon with no way out, we're at the mercy of that evil pup Sweetie, and we might face punishment from the Earl when they return."

"Chase, listen to me."

"Ryder trained us to deal incidents just like this. He knew that not everything was going to be smooth sailing. Bad things happen to everyone, not just bad people. But they're really a test of character; it is how we handle them that counts. Your scarring puphood is a test of your character and how you develop. Trust me, it will all work out in the end."

"You really think so, Skye?"

"I know so."

Chase smiled at his girlfriend. "Thanks for cheering me up," he said before kissing her.

"Anything for you," she said returning the kiss.

"What're we gonna do?!" Marshall hyperventilated. He had repeated that question nearly fifteen times already. Knowing that his best friend and his best friend's girlfriend were in the clutches of Sweetie didn't fare well with him. It was so bad that Katie had to call Koda and the others back to her clinic to try to calm the poor pup down. It wasn't easy by any means, but eventually Marshall's hyperventilating slowly started to subside. The others were shook up about what happened too, just not as bad as Marshall.

"Marshall, for the millionth time, calm down," said Rocky, who had placed a paw on the dalmatian's shoulder to try to help.

"Sweetie's not going to hurt them," said Zuma, unsure of himself.

"She has no reason to," said Rubble. "She's probably just holding them for ransom to try to lure us in. She wouldn't hurt them without us there to witness it."

"Exactly," said Koda. "We'll just head to Barkingburg without her knowing and get Chase and Skye back!"

"Easier said than done," said a disgruntled Marshall.

"We can do it," said Rubble. "We're the PAW Patrol!" This got a resounding cheer from the other pups.

"Let's go get Chase and Skye!" said Koda. "I'll call the Earl and notify him of the situation. Then we can all go rescue them. PAW Patrol is on a roll!"

Meanwhile, in the throne room, Sweetie was sitting on the throne with a smug look on her face. About seventy half-eaten hamburgers were scattered on the floor.

"Hmm..." she said to herself. "What to do next. I know! I'll take over Barkingburg and eliminate all threats." She cackled loudly, then snorted.

Sweetie bounded off to the secret control room in the castle. "And I'll make those two pups suffer through it all."

Once inside the control room, she pushed a button. This opened up the ceiling in the dungeon and raised the floor, bringing Chase and Skye up to ground level. The two confused pups didn't know what to expect once they reached the top. When they saw Sweetie, they both growled. As they prepared to pounce, Sweetie pushed another button. This time, a rope dropped from the ceiling of the control room and tied up the two pups. They were now incapacitated, suspended in the air, and once again at the mercy of Sweetie.

"Now what?" Skye growled while struggling against the ropes.

Sweetie cackled and snorted again while watching the two helpless pups. "Did you really think I was just going to let you two go? I didn't want you to miss out on all the fun I have planned." She turned on the giant screen TV and explained her plan. "I currently have the power to launch missiles to any target. And I think today's victims will be the citizens of Adventure Bay."

Chase and Skye gasped as the missiles were pointed towards their beloved home town.

"You'll never get away with this!" Chase yelled.

"Um, I already have," the evil pup retorted. "And just to be sure you two don't think about escaping..." Sweetie walked into the adjacent room and pushed a third button. This time, the floor beneath Chase and Skye opened up, revealing a pit of lava. She then set the automatic timer on the missiles to two hours.

The rope holding Chase and Skye suddenly started to lower the helpless pups down towards the lava. When they were about 12 feet from the lava, the rope stopped.

"Au revoir," cackled Sweetie as she left and the countdown began.

"Chase!" said Skye.

"Skye!" said Chase.

"What're we gonna do? There's no way to escape. And our home town is in mortal peril!"

"I know, but there's nothing we can do," said Chase. "These ropes are too tight, and we could burn to death if we try to escape." Chase sighed. "She finally won."

"You know Chase, there's no one I'd rather be dangling here with than you," Skye said leaning her head into Chase's side."

"I couldn't agree more," Chase said. "I just hope that help comes before we all die."