Authors Note: Hi all. Chapter nine is ready. Sorry it's late, been busy with coursework deadlines.
Chapter 9: The Surprise
Chase spent the next few days in the castle hospital, just until he had built his strength back up after the blood transfusion and to stop his bite wound from becoming infected. Although he was desperate to get out of that bed, Ryder and the pups wouldn't let him.
"Another day's will do you good" said Ryder firmly.
He was so bored being stuck in one place all day and all night. However, the PAW Patrol and the pups kept him entertained, mostly by Marshall. One day, the pups arrived to find Chase with a big smile on his face.
"Hey Chase. How are you feeling?" asked Rocky.
"Great" Chase replied. "The doctor says I'm ready to leave".
"Yay!" yelled Skye with a triple flip.
"Awesome dude" said Zuma."
"It will be great to have you back" said Rubble."
"Just make sure you don't do anything too dangerous with the bandage still on" said Marshall sternly.
"Yes Marshall" sighed Chase.
Shortly later, Ryder arrived.
"Hey Chase, ready to go?" he asked.
"Chase is on the case, Ryder sir". Chase replied excitedly, desperate to get back to work.
Ryder became stern, "You may be able to leave the hospital, but the doctor gave me strict instructions to let you go on any missions for at least two weeks"
This made Chase's ears drop in sadness. "What?"
Then, Ryder had an idea, "Never mind, you can be on lookout duty".
"Cool" said Chase, re-lifting his spirits.
As Chase left the hospital wing, he was escorted to the throne room with the rest of the pups. The royal family wanted to speak to them.
"Ryder, you and your pups have served the royal family of Barkingburg well" said King Thomas.
"You saved our crown, our kingdom and most important, it future queen." said Queen Leah.
"No worries your majesties, if you're ever in trouble just yelp for help" replied Ryder.
Then, the king had something very special for the PAW Patrol.
"To show our gratitude, we have something very special for all of you".
The pups were puzzled.
"What is it?" asked Chase.
"You'll have to wait until tomorrow's coronation ceremony" said the King. "But, you are free to explore our kingdom and meet our subjects".
"Yes, go and have some fun, you all deserve it" said Queen Leah.
After that, Ryder took his pups into the kingdom of Barkingburg to explore. There was so much to do. Food shops, an amazing pet parlour and the biggest playground the pups had ever seen.
"Can we go play Ryder, can we can we can we?" asked Skye.
Ryder smiled. "Of course you can, you've all been such good pups".
With that, the pups raced off to have fun. When the subjects of Barkingburg heard that Chase was OK and that the PAW Patrol were out and about, they raced to join them. Before long, they were being swarmed by adoring fans and their questions.
"Can you teach me how to do a flip?" one pup asked Skye.
"How is your sense of smell so strong?" another pup asked Chase.
"What's your favourite game?" a girl asked Marshall.
"Can I play with you?" a boy asked Rubble.
Happy, the pups of the PAW Patrol had a blast with their new friends after a job well done and the worry of Chase's injury. Before long, day turned into night, and the pups were all very tired.
"Today has been great" yawned Rocky."
"I'm not tired" said Zuma, but then he yawned.
"Come one pups, let head back to the castle, got a big day and a big surprise tomorrow." said Ryder.
After that, the pups headed back to the royal castle with Ryder for a good night's sleep. There they found that Princess Scarlett and Prince had set up a big sleepover in the throne room as a way to say thank you for saving them.
"Awesome" said Rubble.
Pretty soon, they were all tucked up and ready to call it a day.
"Good night Ryder, good night pups" said Princess Scarlett and Prince
"Good night everyone" said Ryder and the pups before they all dosed off into the realm of dreams.