The full moon shone like spotlights down on Ryder.
He wasn't riding his ATV. There was no point. ATV's were somewhat prohibited at the place where he was going. ATV's made too much unnecessary noise. And the "Run 'n' Gun" and "Badass" design of ATV's contrasted with the serious character of the situation he was in. A situation he started off with a heart full of hope but now devoid of any faith. He had given up, for the first time in his life.
To add on, the secluded garage under the Lookout would be a much more honorable place as a final parking spot for his prized vehicle than at the side of a curb. Considering if he didn't make it out alive.
Earlier, Ryder confirmed he was going to the train station, much to the heart-breaking sadness of the PAW Patrol. Alone to negotiate with the kidnappers, who now held his dear police and spy Pup as well as Katie. There would be no turning back.
"But what are the kidnappers going to do to you?" Rubble had whimpered.
"But what about the PAW Patrol? We can help you beak Katie and Chase fee!" protested Zuma, tears leaking down his face.
"But what happens ... if you die in there?" whispered Skye fearfully.
"Don't worry, Pups, It's all my fault. Something wrong I had done in the past that has gotten Katie and Chase in this serious mess. They have the right to go on in life, I don't." said Ryder, kneeling down beside the Pups who were gathering around.
"But ... but we need you!" Marshall cried.
"Don't leave us, please, Ryder, please!" sniffled Rocky.
"I have to go Pups, there's no other choice. And if I die in there, if I die in there along, whether or not Katie and Chase survive or perish, I'll pass command of the PAW Patrol to Jake."
"Don't leave us!" wailed the Pups in unison as they buried themselves in Ryder, bawling hysterically.
Ryder began to feel the emotional tension within his soul. A year, no less than a year with the PAW Patrol, may not seem like a long time but when he was surrounded by the best Pups on the planet that possessed incomparable rescuing skills, determination and initiative; every emergency they rushed to and resolved seemed like an invaluable lifetime.
Ryder hugged them tightly, and uttered one last sentence of hope, "I love you all, Pups." before standing up and departing to the elevator.
"Wyder, Nooo!" Zuma wailed, who had to be held back by Rubble and Rocky in order to keep the water Pup from tackling the PAW Patrol leader.
"Farewell, PAW Patrol."