A/N: Hey guys the CyberWolf here bringing you the first chapter of CSIU. AtlasWolfActual will be co-writing this story with me as well as TomCat549. Hope you guys enjoy the chapter. and please RnR. It would be much appreciated. The CyberWolf out.
PART ONE: LIFE BEFORE THE CSIU
~A year after the attack on City Hall~
-Marshall's POV-
A year? Has it been a year already? Oh god I can still remember that horrible day. The others and I decided to stay in Adventure Bay. But since the PAW Patrol was disbanded, we all had to find different jobs. Me? I actually took two jobs. One as a Firefighter in the Adventure Bay Fire Department and I become the new vet in town after Katie was killed in the bombing. Chase meanwhile joined the Police Department as their Super Spy/Police Officer. Rubble then went on to find a construction company to work. Skye took a job as an airline pilot for our Airport. Everest was still living on Jake's Mountain but she lives there alone and she continued to run the resort in Jake's mountain in Jake's memory. Rocky took on a job as a mechanic in the local repair shop. Zuma was down on the beach being a lifeguard.
We haven't heard much from Ryder as he was so busy running the Town, making sure that the citizens were happy. As it happens I am off today, so maybe I should go see how Chase is doing.
-Chase's POV-
"ATTENTION!" The Police Chief yelled. "Ok now that I have your attention, I have three items on the docket this morning. First, we must acknowledge the CyberWolf in the room. VULCAN!"
Vulcan looks towards the Chief.
"Happy birthday Vulcan." There was loud cheering in the room. "Alright settle down. Secondly, there is a new recruit that I wish to introduce. Officer Atlas, come up here please."
"Coming Chief," Atlas said as he stood up from his chair.
I look at the new recruit. He was a German Shepherd like me. But his fur was all black and his eyes were bright green, like emeralds.
"Why don't you introduce yourself to your fellow officers?" The Chief asked.
Atlas stood in front of all the officers. "Umm...hello, my name is Atlas. I'm Ex-military, I'm from out of town and I'm really glad to get to work with you all." He looked at the Chief before returning to his seat.
'Interesting. An Ex-Military on the force? I gotta meet this recruit,' I thought to myself.
"Last but not least, we have several cases here." The chief said handing out the files to the officers. "You two are lucky. You guys get the hardest case." The Chief said as he gave me and the recruit the final case file, which of course was the murder of Jake Smith, which to this day has been unresolved. "ALL are dismissed."
Outside the bullpen, I ran up to the recruit. "Hey Officer Atlas, I'm Officer Chase, ex-police pup of the PAW Patrol."
Atlas shook Chase's paw. "Nice to meet you, Officer Chase."
Chase shook Atlas's paw. "So ex-military? What was it that you did if you don't mind me asking?"
Atlas shook his head. "It's fine. I was a weapons technician in the Marine Corps. Guns, tanks, planes, you name it. If it had guns, I worked on it."
I was amazed. "Oh wow, thats is so interesting. Anyways we should take a look at our case file?" I said holding up the red file.
"That sounds like a good idea," responded Atlas as he swiped the folder out of Chase's paws. "So what do we have here?"
"Unsolved murder case from six months ago. Victim was Jake Smith, owner of Everest and the Resort up on Jake's mountain." I said
"Six months? That's quite long even for a murder case," Atlas said perplexedly. "Did you know him?"
"Yeah we couldn't find the killer, so we shelfed it. However the chief feels the time is right for another attempt to crack this case." I said nodding my head.
Atlas shrugged. "Works for me."
"Alright let's do this." I said eagerly.
Atlas begins looking through papers. "This is interesting!"
"What is interesting?"
Atlas points to a page. "This says Mr. Smith was found deep in the forest. How the hell did someone even find him?" He looks at the crime scene photo. "This looks very remote." He shows Chase the photo.
"Wait a moment, you said DEEP in the forest right? If I remember correctly, that's wolf territory." I said.
"How could it be wolves?" Atlas countered. "They would've torn him to shreds and his body was found perfectly intact."
"Hmmm let me see the Autopsy report please Atlas" I said.
Atlas looks for the Autopsy report, finding it near the bottom. "Here you go," he said, handing it to Chase.
"Oh god, his body was intact because Mr. Smith was poisoned."
"Poisoned?" whispered Atlas. "That doesn't sound like wolves at all. It's more human-like! But then again, I've heard of packs beginning to adapt and evolve. Have you heard of anything like that?"
I shake my head no. "No I haven't. But maybe Vulcan knows something about that. I mean considering he's a CyberWolf and all."
Atlas's eyes shot wide open. "A CyberWolf?! Working in this police department?"
Vulcan just happened to be walking by when he heard that. "Ex-CyberWolf actually. I was kicked from my pack... for rooting for the same team."
Atlas froze at his voice but turned his head in his direction. "I'm sorry...I-I meant no offense." He looked at Chase. "What does he mean by, rooting for the other team?" he whispered.
"I'm gay," Vulcan replied.
"Oh! I see," said Atlas. "I guess I need to learn how to whisper more quietly."
"Nonsense. You were VERY quiet. I just have super sensitive hearing." Vulcan said.
Atlas wiped his lips in embarrassment. "I'll keep that in mind," he replied, while holding out a paw. "I'm Atlas. Vulcan, was it?"
"Ah yes. At least you listened when the Chief said my name earlier. Anyways, I overheard you guys saying about Wolf Packs adapting?" Vulcan said while shaking Atlas's paw.
"Yeah, Atlas and I were wondering if you knew anything about that," I said.
"Well Chase, it's only the CyberWolves that are able to adapt like that. Due to the way our bodies are. But I CAN tell you this, it wasn't any wolf pack. We might be dealing with something bigger here."
"How big are we talking?" asked Atlas
"Also like a Terrorist Organ- oh shit wasn't supposed to say that." Vulcan said.
"What are you talking about?" I asked
"Fine. We are talking about a big terrorist organization but the name eludes us as of right now" Vulcan said.
"Then why Adventure Bay?" asked Atlas. "I mean look around, this town isn't that big. What business would a terrorist organization have here?"
I remained quiet for awhile. "They are after the PAW Patrol members. About a year ago, City Hall was bombed killing the old Mayor, Chickaletta, Captain Turbot, Alex Porter, Katie and Cali."
"And you're all still living in town!" said Atlas. "This organization might know that you are all still here."
"They don't. All they know is that the PAW Patrol was disbanded and they assumed that the members are living in different cities. But it might be a matter of time before they find out that they have been tricked." I said.
"Mayor Ryder has been talking about creating a Counter Terrorist force and Spy Agency. It's still in the planning stages right now and money is tight right now. But as soon as we get enough money, he is going to create the Canine Special Investigation Unit." Vulcan said. "And he is going to let me be the Director."
"By the sound of it, it does sound expensive," said Atlas. "Has the Mayor thought of ways to get that kind of money?"
"He has an inheritance from his parents but it's on hold for another two years." Vulcan said. "This he told me himself."
"If it's inheritance, why is it on hold?" asked Atlas
"Age restriction, He cannot access his inheritance until he turns 12." Vulcan said
"I guess that makes sense but what are we going to do in the meantime?"
"My job as Director is to recruit potential Agents for the CSIU."
"Anybody in mind?" I asked hopefully.
"I know I'm new but I could do good with that. You know because of my military history." Atlas said
"Well, ALL past Paw Patrol Members and of course you Atlas and a friend of mine, Knight Mason. He's an excellent sniper from his military days. I been looking also at another CyberWolf named Scott and a black lab named Tom."
"When do we get started?" I asked
"For now, you guys will do your current jobs for the next year and a half. Then spend the later part of the second year training for the CSIU"
"Sounds like a plan to me," said Atlas.
"You guys won't find the killer of Mr. Smith. Not until you become a CSIU Agent. I know who the killer was but it's classified information for now."
"Why are you being so shady about it?" challenged Atlas. "We could use that information to build a case off this criminal."
"I'm with Atlas," I said. "Hiding that kind of information from us for a long period of time can be dangerous. What if you're killed and you didn't document it?"
"Yeah!" Atlas said. "We'd be back to square one with nothing."
"YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND! The killer is from the terrorist organization!" Vulcan yelled.
"Oh but I do understand," countered Atlas. "The problem is your stubbornness. You refuse to share this information which is vital for our case. And last I checked that is Obstruction of a Criminal Investigation, maximum of five years jail time."
My lower jaw dropped. 'What is this fool thinking', I thought. I put myself in between the two dogs before they tore each other's throats out. "You two need to cool off. Vulcan, if you have nothing else to share, I would suggest you return to your duties."
"Fine Officer Chase, and tell that Atlas it's still Classified Info" Vulcan said as he walked off.
Chase glared at Atlas. "What the fuck is wrong with you? He would have killed you, had I not been here."
Atlas fumed with anger. "I think it's bullshit. How does he get away with that?"
"How about the fact that he is the DIRECTOR of the CSIU?" Chase said.
"It's not even started up yet therefore making him the Director of JACK SQUAT," Atlas argued
"Hmm you got me there, but it has me thinking. He said it was classified information."
Atlas snorted. "For now," he muttered. "But I still think it's bullshit."
They hear a fire truck engine noise behind them.
"Huh, I wasn't aware of any fire drills today," I said.
Atlas pointed to where it was coming from. "It's coming from over there. Should we go see what's up?"
"Yeah sure" I said as I began walking over to the noise.
"I can see the truck up front." said Atlas. "But there is only one passenger. It looks like a dalmatian, which doesn't surprise me at all."
"A dalmatian!" I said. "I think I know who it is, follow me." I started to run towards the front door.
Atlas followed closely behind. "Who do you think it is?"
"You'll see," i replied as i opened the door and kept on running before stopping at the truck. "Marshall," I called out.
"Who's Marshall?" Atlas asked confusingly.
"Me silly." Marshall said.
Atlas looked to see the Dalmatian standing in front of Chase. "Hi, I'm Atlas." He held out a paw.
"Marshall, ex-fire and EMT pup of the PAW Patrol. Now Vet and Firefighter." Marshall said as he shook Atlas's paw.
I immediately took Marshall into a hug. "It's good to see you buddy. It has been too long!"
Marshall smiled "It has but you know how being a Vet and a Firefighter/EMT is Chase."
"Actually, I don't but sounds like a lot of work and hell of a lot of overtime." I said with a shrug
Marshall chuckles "But hey it pays the bills though."
I couldn't help but chuckle a little. "I'll bet. Wish I was paid a lot but I guess that's just how life works."
"Only reason why I'm working as a Vet is because Katie was killed in that Bombing remember?"
I placed a paw on Marshall's shoulder. "You know that you didn't have to do that. I know you chose to but...," I begin to tear up over the loss of my many friends.
"What exactly happened at this bombing?" asked Atlas curiously but cautiously. "The newspaper doesn't exactly give out very specific details."
Marshall sighed. "Me and my friends were about to hear what Ryder had to say and we were about to go on a mission but then a huge explosion was heard and that's when Ryder saw City Hall be completely destroyed. We rushed down but the sight was horrible. Blood and bodies everywhere. Numerous townsfolk, Mayor Goodway, Chickaletta, Alex, Katie, Cali, Cap'n Turbot, Francois, even Farmer Yumi."
"That's quite the body count," said Atlas regretfully. "I'm sorry for your loss. They must have been really nice people."
Marshall sighed "Yep they were very nice people, but all in all I believe there were 14 deaths. Some from the explosion, others from debris falling on them and crushing them."
I put my paw over Marshall's mouth. "Stop," I pleaded. "We must not think of the past."
Marshall moves Chase's paw from his mouth. "Alright I get your point. Anyways any luck on Jake's murder?"
Atlas sighed. "We just got the case file today and we don't have much because a certain someone refuses to give up information. Which I think is horse shit but I got to deal with it sadly. So to answer your question, No."
"Let me guess the CyberWolf?" Marshall asked.
"How did you know?" Atlas asked shockingly.
"He came around the firehouse two days ago, looking for recruits to this CSIU thing," explained Marshall.
"And what did you say?" I asked
"He offered me the SIC position, which I said yes to." Marshall said.
"You what that job entails right?" I asked worryingly. "Are you sure you're up for something like that?"
"Yes Chase, Remember when you AND Ryder were both sick with the Flu?"
"Dude, that was a one time thing and that was before half of our friends were killed in an explosion. No offense but someone like you will crack under pressure. I don't mean to be blunt but it is true," I responded seriously.
"I know that was a one time thing Chase but working three different jobs is no easy task my friend." Marshall said, "I can handle the stress of being an SIC."
"Well if Vulcan believes you can do it then I support his decision," I said. "And mainly because once you're committed to something, your dumbass won't quit."
Marshall growled. "WHAT DID YOU SAY?"
I growled back. "I MEANT IT AS A COMPLIMENT!"
Atlas immediately stepped in. "I can see emotions are a little high right now. Let's all take a deep breath and get this sorted out as friends." He bared his teeth to show he was serious.
Then Marshall laughed. "Oh don't worry Atlas we do this all the time, don't we Chase?" Marshall ran over to Chase and hugged him.
"Yeah, we do," I laughed. "You should've seen the look on Atlas's face. He thought we were going to kill each other."
"Yeah its was hilarious." Marshall said while laughing. "Oh come on Atlas lighten up."
"I hate both of you right now, you know that right?" Atlas said. "Like hate with a fiery passion. Your deaths are slowly being planned right now."
"Oh come on Atlas, me and Chase used to joke around like that when we were pups didn't we Chase?"
"You're damn right we did! Everyone hated us at the Lookout at one point, it was amazing."
"OH that was hi-fucking-larious. Even Ryder couldn't help but laugh at our antics. Atlas, me and Chase have known each other since we were little pups."
"Good to know, but I still hate you." Atlas said jokingly. "What was life like before the umm...bombing?"
"It was awesome. We did every mission that came our way even if the majority of them were rescuing that chicken. Mayor Goodway kept losing that damn chicken." Marshall said while laughing.
"And the diversity among the other missions was spectacular. There was one mission where we all had to express our greatest fear. I still hate the dentist to this day." I said with a shudder.
Atlas smiled. "You're a big boy now and you still hate the dentist. That's pretty funny!"
"It's ironic because they tell you not to poke yourself with metal objects. You wanna know the first thing they grab? A fucking metal hook," I exaggerated. "It's criminal what they do to you in that office."
Marshall rolls his eyes in amusement "Oh Chase you never changed have ya?"
"Says the one that's afraid of heights," I retorted
"That changed when I got my jetpack, Chase.'
I dropped my head in defeat. "Damn it, I guess I forgot about those things."
"I'm sorry to break into your lovely family reunion but we really need to be working on this case." said Atlas
Vulcan came back "Alright, so I guess I can tell you guys the info. I just got my ass chewed out by the Chief."
"Probably not the only thing you got chewed for," Atlas mutters under his breath
"EXCUSE ME?" Vulcan yelled
"Shit!" said Atlas. "Guess I forgot about your sensitive hearing."
I shook my head. "Forget your guys dispute, we need this information pronto. So do you have it or not?" I glared at Atlas as Vulcan dropped the killer's file onto the table and stomped away angrily. "WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT FOR?"
"Oh come on! He might be our future Director but the guy's an asshole."
"Still making a gay joke like that is not okay Atlas." I scolded him.
"How the fuck was that a gay joke?" Atlas argued back. "I have nothing against him being gay, if he likes it there that is not my problem."
"You said that's probably not the ONLY thing he got chewed for. That could be suggesting that Chief gave him a bj or something."
"First off, too much information. Second, he's still an asshole. Third, not my problem." Atlas stared at Chase blankly. "Can we look at the file now?"
"Fine Atlas, lets get this shit going."
Marshall coughed. "You do realize that I'm still here right?"
Atlas froze in place. "Sorry you had to hear all that Marshall. As you have seen, Vulcan is a real.." He stopped when Chase punched him in the stomach, knocking the wind out of his lungs.
I stare at Marshall who gave me a shocked look. "What? Somebody had to beat on the recruit eventually!"
Marshall rolled his eyes "Alright then. I'll leave you guys be then." Marshall hopped back into his fire truck and drove off.
A/N: Hoped you guys enjoyed the chapter. Be on the lookout for chapter 2. The CyberWolf is out.
