Ryder, strapped down like the unconscious girl and dog on either side of him, bore an unforgiving scowl at the mysterious figure. The ninja Pup laid by his side, sound asleep.

"You should release them now." began Ryder hatefully.

"I was going to." remarked the figure. "Until I saw you had some help. It's a penalty for your wrongdoing, Zack."

"I had no idea they were going to follow me."

"Okay, Zack, whatever you say." Ryder could tell he wasn't buying it, yet something else caught his utmost attention. Why was his face covered?

"Why do you wear that ridiculous mask?"

The figure, taken back by the question, chuckled evilly. He lifted his hands up to his face and with a sudden flick of his wrist, ripped it off.

Ryder gasped in shock, "Ranger."

Ranger, the person who captured Katie, the person who held her and Chase hostage at the train station, but most importantly, the person was Ryder's twin brother. They were identical, except for Ranger's left facial distortions which was covered by a half white mask, but their personalities were polar opposites.

Ranger nodded in acknowledgement and kneeled before his brother, "Long time no see, bro."

"Why did you come here, Ranger? You're better off in the Army."

"Yes, and that's where I belong now. You see, everymen who have the surname Ryder since the dawn of civilization have served proudly with weaponry."

"Doesn't mean I have to."

Lunging up, Ranger slapped Ryder hard. Ryder turned to glare at him again, bleeding from a purplish bruise on his cheek. Grabbing Ryder by his vest collar, Ranger screamed in his face, "Listen to me, Zack, every other Ryder men served with great pride in the Army, EXCEPT FOR YOU! You chose this dirty job, where useless mutts are your only friends and where you save a stupid town from stupid emergencies EVERY SINGLE DAY! You disgraced the family tradition. And you will pay for your decision."

"You do not lead my life, Ranger," snarled Ryder, "I lead my own. This is where my heart wants to be."

Letting go of his brother, Ranger stepped backwards, only to roundhouse kick him in the guts. Ryder doubled over in pain, but was pulled back up when Ranger pounced on his throat.

"Zack, this will be the day where you can learn of your true destiny." Ranger sneered, "There is no other way."

Ryder, struggling uselessly against brute strength, sputtered and spat, "Let go, Ranger, this is my life. The PAW Patrol and I are one. You cannot break us apart. And what about Dad, he chose a life as a respected doctor."

Smiling, Ranger stripped off his leather jacket and sweat pants. Underneath, he wore the same clothing as Ryder. The vest, the vest, the pants, the shoes, everything was literally a clone copy.

"Nobody can tell us apart now, Zack. Nobody will see it coming."

"You mean ... you're going to impersonate me?"

"What better way is there in unstitching you from your imprisonment here in Adventure Bay?" asked Ranger, "I gave you a warning by blowing up your Lookout, you held onto your dumb job, and now you leave me choice-less. Killing you won't be an option; I'll have to force you."

"It's not going to work!" shouted Ryder enraged.

"Of course it will, Zack. Nobody can tell the difference between us twins."

"You're wrong, Ranger." Ryder replied, calming down, "Your attitude and character will spill the beans. Everybody in Adventure Bay will know at once that you're a failing fake."

"We'll see about that, Zack. And when I'm done, you'll have no other choice but to join me rightfully in the Army."