CHAPTER 10: MATES
A / N: Thank you guys for your comments, I am very happy that this story like you. Without another word here is the new chapter.
The sun was shining in the sky, Chase opened his eyes and the first thing he saw was Marshall who was sleeping next to him. Chase smiled.
"He's so cute when he sleeps"
It took him several seconds before he remembered what had happened the night before. The German shepherd blushed slightly, his return home couldn't be better. Only a few months before he hadn't the slightest imagined that such a thing would happen, the mating was a very important thing in the life of a dog and Chase had always thought that the first time was with a female pup, maybe even with Skye.
But honestly what he had done with Marshall couldn't compete in any way with a possible relationship with Skye, or with any other female. Chase felt lucky, he could stay with the pup that he really loved and that was fantastic. It was some time before the shepherd understood and accept their feelings but finally admitted that he loved Marshall more than anything else in the world, and Chase wasn't ashamed of what he was and knew that even Marshall was ashamed.
He looked at the sky and saw that the sun had already risen. They had spent all night in the forest, probably Ryder and other pups were concerned. Chase approached the Dalmatian and licked his face
"Hey Marshall, it's morning, wake up" said Chase softly.
Marshall turned on his side and opened his eyes
"Good morning sleepyhead" said Chase.
Marshall smiled "No good morning, this is a great morning. It's nice to wake up looking at your eyes" said Marshall.
Chase came up to him and kissed him, after a few seconds the two separated
"This is even better" said Marshall, Chase chuckled.
"We must return to the lookout, Ryder could be worried"
Marshall stood yawning "Okay..." the Dalmatian grabbed his collar was on the grass and put it around his neck.
The two pups started to walk back to the base. As they walked Marshall paused and lowered his head, Chase turned
"What's wrong?" he asked.
Marshall sighed "I ... nothing"
Chase came up to him and nuzzled his cheek. "Don't worry, I'm here for you. Tell me, what is it that troubles you?"
"It's just ... do you think that the other pups will accept our relationship? Do you think that the citizens of Adventure Bay will be happy for us? Or will they hate us?"
Chase was expected that Marshall did these questions, and he knew very well that he had to answer with his heart
"Listen, you and me are mates. Marshall I love you, I love you and I'm not afraid to show it. I will always be by your side, at all times when you'll need it I'll be there. And I don't care what other people think, you and I are destined to be together, if our feelings are true we should not worry about anything. And if someone doesn't agree with our relationship means that he doesn't know what love is"
Marshall smiled, his eyes shining
"What did I do to have someone like you on my side?" asked the Dalmatian.
"Simple, you have ravished my heart" said Chase.
Together they headed for the lookout, as they walked the two playfully pushing each other, laughing and joking. As they approached the lookout saw Ryder near the entrance. They stopped laughing and drooped ears.
"Well, you're back" said Ryder.
Chase and Marshall stared "Uhm, Ryder... we regret not being back tonight, it's just..."
Ryder raised his hand and smiled "Don't worry, you don't have to explain anything. The important thing is that now you are here" said the boy.
"So ... you aren't angry?" asked Marshall.
"Of course not. I knew you needed time to be together"
"Thanks Ryder, you're the best. Uhm ... Do Meredith and Scarlet come home?" asked Chase.
"No, they went to shopping in the city" said Ryder.
Chase rolled his eyes "Obvious"
There were a few moments of silence before Ryder spoke again "Is there something I should know?" he asked, though he knew exactly what had happened between them.
"Uhm... well... you know, I love Marshall, and I want to stay with him" said Chase.
"And I love Chase and we..." Marshall couldn't continue the sentence.
"What he wants to say is that we are mates bow. I know it's strange but..." Chase didn't have time to finish his sentence.
Ryder knelt and stroked his pups "I am very proud of you" he said, smiling. The two pups looked at him.
"What happened between you is something fantastic, and I will give all the support that you need. You are and will always be my pups. Well... I would say that now you are growing" said Ryder.
"Thanks Ryder! Your support means a lot to us" said Marshall.
"However I think you should say it to other pups, they have a right to know" said Ryder before walking away.
"Will they accept our relationship? I mean... do you think that will still be our friends?" asked Marshall.
Chase didn't know what to say "There is only one way to find out, are you ready?" asked Chase.
Marshall took a deep breath. "Let's do it"
The two went into the lookout. Zuma and Skye were playing Pup Pup Boogie. Rocky and Rubble were staring at them. Everest was back in the mountains to help Jake to rescue skiers trapped in the snow. Rocky was the first to see them
"Finally you are back" he said running toward them, followed by Rubble. Skye and Zuma stopped playing and joined them.
"You came back, we were so worried" said Skye.
"Yeah, we wanted to find you but Ryder told us that you needed to be alone" said Zuma.
"Yeah, about that ... we have to tell you something very important" said Marshall starting to sweat.
The other pups sat to listen to them
"I first want to say that this is something, how can I say ..." Chase tried to find the right word
"Special" said Marshall.
"That's right, special. I know at the beginning it might seem strange or absurd... but hopefully this will not be a problem for you"
"A problem? Dudes, you are our friends. Come on what is it?"
The two sighed. "You see me and Marshall..." Chase was interrupted.
"Come on, it's so obvious. You two are in love and want to spend the rest of your lives together, but you're afraid to tell us why you fear that we would not be your friends, absurd. Congratulations, you two are perfect as a couple" said Skye.
Chase and Marshall opened their mouth. The other male pups looked Skye as if she was crazy.
"Uhm, I don't know but I don't think this is what they want to tell us" said Rocky rolling his eyes.
"Actually, that's it" said Marshall.
Rocky, Rubble and Zuma looked at them with wide eyes.
"But how do you know?" asked Chase.
"Well, a girl always knows when someone is in love, we are very good at this" said Skye.
"You remind me of Scarlet, the two of you would go agree" said Chase.
"Wait a minute ... you two are ... gay?" asked in amazement Rubble.
Marshall and Chase nodded, blushing deeply.
"And you are... mates?" Rocky looked puzzled.
The two began to sweat.
"This is... fantastic!" said Zuma.
"Yes, it's great news" said Rocky.
Chase and Marshall were surprised "So, you're not angry? Or disgusted?" asked Marshall.
"Angry? I'm very happy for you" answered Skye doing a backflip.
"Well, maybe we are a bit surprised. But why should we be angry?" asked Zuma.
"In fact, we are a family and the only thing that interests us is that the members of our family are happy, and if so are you, who are we to judge?" said Rocky
"Group hug" said Skye.
The pups came together in a group hug. After a few seconds separated
"Thanks guys" said Chase.
Marshall agreed "Yes, for us it is very important to have your support"
At that moment arrived Ryder.
"Chase, can you come with me? Someone want to talk with you"
"Here I come" Chase left the building and saw Scarlet and Meredith.
"Hi Chase, how are you?" asked Meredith.
"Well thank you, uhm... I guess now you'll return home" said Chase, his voice could be felt a bit sad.
"Yeah, our work is done, we have brought you at home, but we have many things to do in Washington then, yes, we'll go home"
Meredith knelt "Good luck pup, it was a pleasure to meet you" she said hugging him
"Thank you all Meredith, I'm happy to meet you, too"
"Well, I go to the harbor, you'll look there Scarlet" said Meredith before walking away.
"Sure, I'll be right"
Scarlet sighed "Well, for me it's time to go, you have to continue your journey without me"
Chase smiled. "I couldn't have done it without you" he said.
"Although this is obvious" she added "As they say, what are friends for?"
Chase walked up to her and hugged her
"Good luck, I'm sure you and Marshall will be very happy together, although honestly I'm a bit jealous" she admitted.
Chase chuckled "If ...one of these days you should take a trip near Adventure Bay... I'll be happy to spend time with you" said Chase.
At that moment Zuma, Rocky and Rubble joined them.
"Sure, if you want I'll take a ride on my hovercraft" said Zuma.
"And I will bring you to visit the city" said Rocky
"That's it? I can take you in the best restaurant of Adventure Bay"
Scarlet laughed and rolled her eyes "I'm flattered"
The three male pups were daydreaming, doing funny smiled
"Uhm ... your friends are all right?" asked Scarlet
"You have to excuse them. They're idiots" answered Skye.
"However, I will be happy to see you again" said Chase.
"I can't wait" Scarlet licked his cheek and walked away. After a few minutes the yacht left the bay.
Chase looked at the boat away without feeling homesick.
"It's the most beautiful pup I've ever seen" said Zuma, Rubble and Rocky nodded.
Chase rolled his eyes "Well, now if you'll excuse me there is a very special pup with whom I want to spend time"
Chase returned to the lookout. "So, will Meredith and Scarlet come home?" asked Marshall.
"Yes, they will miss me" said Chase
"Do you want to be alone?" asked Marshall, he knew that when Chase was sad he needed peace and quiet.
"No, the only place I want to be here...with you" Marshall could not agree more.
"There's something I want to give you" the Dalmatian took a piece of paper placed on a table and handed it to Chase, the German shepherds eyes widened.
On the paper was drawn a portrait, depicted Chase sitting near the entrance of the lookout, behind him was a flag with the symbol of Paw Patrol.
"Wow ..." Chase was speechless.
"I did it ... me and Ryder, I wanted to do something special for you, something that would represent your nature. And I know that the Paw Patrol is all for you, this is the haunting when we founded the team, even if the only pups were you and I"
"It's ... it's very beautiful. Now that I think I have something for you too"
"Uhm?"
Chase took a pack and handed him over to Marshall
"What is this?" asked Marshall.
"Open it" said Chase.
Marshall opened the package with the mouth. When the paper was removed Marshall saw the gift, was a 30 cm high statue that represent him, with cute smile, his black spots and obviously his blue eyes
"Wow, how did you do it? It is awesome" asked the Dalmatian.
"Scarlet helped me, and her 3-D printer" said Chase.
"Cool, I don't know what to say"
The two looked into their eyes
"I'm glad you're here" said Marshall.
"I would not be anywhere else" said Chase.
Then they kissed, they could not see it but the other pups were watching them.
"It's so romantic" said Skye.
"Awwww" agreed the other pups.
A / N: Well, another chapter done. I want to thank Brian (Marshall and Fuzzy) who suggested me some important ideas. The story is not over, there will be another chapters because me and my friend Brian still have some ideas in our minds. I hope that until now you enjoyed it.