Pre A/N: I'm sorry for not updating this much. I have a life outside of writing and sometimes I can't write as much as I'd like, and also I'm working on other stories that are not PAW Patrol because I find if I work on the same story for too long I end up getting Writer's Block.

So I'd rather work on different stories.

BEGGING me to updating will NOT make me update sooner, so please be patient and stop begging me.

Anyway,

For those who asked the pups and my oc's questions, check out their answers below this chapter

Zuma: Dude why can't we answew them now?

Author Because I said after the chapter

Zuma: You'we no fun.

Shadowblazed: Stop talking to the Author, or I'll rip that tongue out of your mouth!

Zuma: *Whimpers*

Ok enough chit chat boys, here's the next chapter enjoy.

Chapter 23: Reality

Marshall had developed a fever due to his injury becoming infected, he was getting worse by every passing hour. And it seemed Shadowblazed was having a little issue of his own.

"Hello?" "..." "Sir? "..." "I can't hear you." Shadowblazed says into his ear communicator. "..." "I still can't hear you. Damn it!"

Rubble allows Marshall to rest his head on his side, he looks at Shadowblazed then lightning flashes through the cabin's only window. "The storms interfering with it."

"No shit, really?" Shadowblazed growls throwing his ear communicator on the floor.

"Someone totally has a bad tempew." Zuma snickers gently stroking Marshall's head. "You ok dude?"

Marshall shakes his head, with a cough he says, "Z-Zuma, m-my wound is infected, I-I need antibiotics."He closes his eyes briefly thinking about Everest and his pups, "If I d-don't get any... I'll... I'll..."

"No Marshall you won't die." Rubble whispers into Marshall's ear and looks at Shadowblazed who's pacing around. "We're going to get you out of here."

"H-how?" Marshall questions attempting to sit up but yelps.

Rubble stands up, "I have a plan." His eyes land on a couple of crates and a brick near the chimney. "I need a distraction-" He's cut off by a loud thud which causes the cabin to shake.

Shadowblazed turns to the trio. "Stay here I'll find out what that was, and if you try to escape I'll kill you, all of you."

Zuma shallows hard, but watches as Shadowblazed opens the door and runs out into the storm closing the door behind him he locks it. "Wubble what's youw plan dude?"

Rubble says nothing but pushes a few crates in front of the door, and uses the rest he piles up making a stair case to the window. "We climb out."

"But how? Marshall can't walk." Zuma poinedt out, but Marshall struggles to hit paws.

Marshall forces out a small smile, "It's ok Zuma I can do it."

Just as they're about to jump up on the crates. The door suddenly bursts open, all 3 pups turn around in horror which soon fades.

"Oh exellent I found you!"

Marshall, Rubble and Zuma all sigh relieved and say in sync. "Pedz!"

She runs over to them and kneels down, "Marshall are you alright? This wound looks nasty."

"I'm ok," Marshall licks her cheek causing her to giggle, "How did you find us?"

"Oh that was easy, I tracked your pup-tags and also Shadowblazed when he contacted the FBI." Pedz says, picking him up. "Now what say we get out of here?"

"You're not going anywhere." Shadowblazed growled behind Pedz.

Pedz spun around. "Do not think I am scared of you."

"You should be." Shadowblazed smirks, licking his lips.

"And why is that?" Pedz challenged holding Marshall still, and steps in front of Rubble and Zuma.

Shadowblazed took a step closer. "Because I can easily end you."

And with that, he jumped at Pedz but only to be met by her foot which connected with the side of his face, throwing him backwards.

"What! No-one can-"

"Shadowblazed, I am an ex Agent myself, I know how to fight." Pedz placed Marshall on the ground next to Rubble and Zuma. "But I don't wish to fight you, what do the FBI want with Rocky?"

"And why would I answer that?" Shadowblazed removed blood from his mouth with his paw.

"Because if you do not answer, my butler behind you will pull the trigger." Pedz points behind Shadowblazed.

Shadowblazed turned his head to find John standing there hold a gun. "I see, you were just a diversion, smart move."

"More then just a diversion Shadow." Natalie emerged from behind John, followed by Ryder, Silvera, Anna and the pups apart from Rocky.

Ryder went to run ahead but Silvera grabbed his arm. "Mate let your sister handle this."

He nodded with a sigh, and looked at Marshall, Zuma and Rubble. "If you hurt them, I-"

"You'll what?" Shadowblazed turned back to Pedz who was standing in front of the three pups still.

"This." Ryder says, Shadowblazed turned his head as Ryder's hand connected with his cheek.

Natalie quickly jumped on him, holding him down. "Chase now."

Chase nodded, "Ruff! Net!" he barked as the net flew out, Natalie jumped out of the way and Chase's net trapped him. "Gotcha."

Shadowblazed growled.

Everest ran passed Ryder and almost collided with Zuma.

"Sowwy dude." He got out of her way.

She ignored him, and ran straight over to Marshall, "Are you ok?" She questions and began to lick his injury.

"I'm ok," Marshall smiles grabbing hold of her head, and pressed his lips to hers, she instantly kissed him back.

Until Anna coughs, causing them to separate. "If you'll excuse me, I need to dress your wound Marshall."

Both pups chuckled but nodded.

Shadowblazed starts laughing, loudly causing everyone to look at him. "I see you're one pup short Ryder."

"Whewe's Wocky?" Zuma asks stepping forward.

"He's with Michael and Mark at Ranger HQ." Skye says which makes Shadowblazed laugh even louder.

Chase, now in front of Shadowblazed, put his face right up next to him. "You tried to kill my brother, my best friend, I promise you, I'll kill you if its the last thing I do."

"Your threats mean nothing to me," Shadowblazed spat in Chase's face, "Next time I get my paws on Marshall I'll end him for you."

"Over my dead body!" Chase raised his paw in the air, ready to strike.

But Ryder stops him. "Enough Chase."

Chase huffs lowering his paw and walks over to Everest and Marshall who's injury is being bandaged by Anna.

"What do you want with my pup?" Ryder knelt down next to Shadowblazed, "Why is he so important?"

Shadowblazed lifts his head and looks Ryder in the air, "That is what we want to know."

"Huh?"

"Out of all your pups, Rocky has been mistreated, and was the only one to be punished."

"I punished Chase and Everest." Ryder says puzzled.

Shadowblazed chuckles shaking his head, "No you did not, telling them they are not allowed to go near Rocky is not punishment."

"So what? you're here to-"

"Put an end to your cruelty." Shadowblazed shows his teeth, and whispers. "The FBI are curious to why Rocky was the only pup sent to that Boot Camp, and why he was given a second chase at life, we want him to join the FBI." He says out loud for everyone to hear. "And what the FBI want they get."

"Mate why are they after my park then? It's just a park." Silvera says standing next to Anna.

"No, this park is more then that." Shadowblazed looks up at her, "You see, we know a Pup with powers has visited this Park leaving behind some type of energy scattered throughout it, that energy is also on Rocky."

"Bloody bonza, you lost me." Silvera rubs her chin, but then she looks at Ryder. "Wait, is he talking about-"

"Silvex." Natalie finished her sentence.

Shadowblazed eyeballs Natalie, "How do you know that name?"

"That's what I'd like to know," Ryder turns to Natalie, "I never told you about Silvex"

"You did not have too." Natalie sighs closing her eyes, she opens them and looks up at Ryder. "I have not been entirely honest with you Ryder, I did not work for the FBI."

"Yes you did." Shadowblazed looks confused.

Natalie shakes her head, "No, I studied them, you see. I am not just a Poodle Ryder," With that Natalie glows a series of whites and golds, then in a flash she transforms into a human, her white as snow, eyes like emeralds and in a white dress. "I am a time traveler, I was pulled to this world by fate,"

Chase rubs his eyes. "I'm dreaming," And he faints.

"It's you." Shadowblazed suddenly smirks, "You are they energy we sensed in the Park."

"No that was from Silvex, but it still does not explain why you think Rocky would ever join the FBI."

"Natalie's right, Rocky is a smart pup there's no way he would want to join." Ryder stares at Natalie.

Shadowblazed smirk only grows across his face. "Who said we're giving him a choice?"

"I don't want to join the FBI I don't! Please! Don't let me join it!" Rocky screams opening his eyes, only to find himself inside Anna'a infirmary in Ranger HQ.

Ryder quickly runs over to his bed, "Rocky relax, you're safe now. The FBI aren't going to get you."

"but-"

Natalie jumps up on his bed, "Are you ok?"

"Wait, you're not a human?" Rocky questions staring at her.

"Huh? Do I look human to you?" Natalie chuckles gesturing to her Poodle body. "No Rocky, I am not human."

"So you're not a time traveler?" Rocky asks and she shakes her head.

Ryder pats Rocky's head, "I think you had a dream Rocky."

"What about Marshall? Rubble and Zuma?" Rocky asks only for Ryder to point to the pups on the other side of the room. "But I don't understand, Shadowblazed pupnapped them."

"Yes he did," Silvera walks over with Anna, "But Pedz, John and I managed to free them mate."

Rocky lays his head down, "That was one weird dream."

Chase turns his attention to Marshall overhearing Rocky, "I think he's lost his mind."

Everest laughs, only for Marshall to elbow her, he points to Siren who's attempting to walk. "Nawwwww!" She giggles and walks over to her, picking Siren up she carries to small pup over to Marshall who smiles.

"I wonder why the FBI really want Rocky." Marshall mutters licking Siren.

Chase tilts his head raising a brow. "Who knows." he shrugs.

Ryder was watching Marshall and Everest but looks back at Rocky. "What is the last thing you remember pup?"

"Being rescued from the canyon, after that... nothing." Rocky sighs laying his head down on his pillow. "What happened to Shadowblazed?"

Ryder looks at Silvera who says, "Pedz took him for questioning."

"But we haven't heard from her." Ryder says in a worried tone. "I hope nothing happened."

"She'll be fine mate." Silvera tries to reassure him.

But deep down inside Ryder has a strange feeling, something doesn't feel right.

To be continued.

A/N: if you're confused, everything after Rocky was rescued from the canyon was pretty much a dream. Or was it? ;)

NOW...

On to questions.

Ryder: Tomcat549 asked Zuma, 'you are so awesome, dude! And I like your vehicle choices, which is why you're one of my favorite pups along with Skye and Rocky. That being said, between your hovercraft and your sub, which one is your favorite to use and why?'

Zuma: Totally awesome I get to go fiwst! Well, dude thanks! and um, well I love both my hovewcwaft and sub. Can't weally say I have a favowite.

Ryder: Thanks pup, ok Everest.

Everest: yes Ryder?

Ryder: Tomcat549 asked this - congratulations on your newborn pups. They are so cute! So, what do you like about being a snow/mountain pup?

Everest: Aww! Thanks Tomcat549! My pups take after their father!

Author - Everest... the question... we don't have much time..

Everest: Right sorry, well um what do I love best? RESCUES of course!

Ryder: Tomcat-

Author - lets more to another person please.

Ryder: Ok, moving on. Next up is Someguy... Oh he asked me a question. 'Whats your opinion on this entire Rocky/Marshall situation?'

Honestly, I can see it from both sides and well things will settle down. Both pups just need time.

Everest: Maybe if people stop trying to convince Marshall to-

Ryder: Everest, not your question.

Everest: Fine, sorry.

Ryder: Well this next one is kinda confusing, it just says Pedz.

Pedz: Obviously its to me.

Author - Doubtful, the question is - To Pedz,Will anyone die in this story? I hope not!

Pedz: I can stop anyone dying.

Author - No-one will die in this story, not to worry! (Unless it's one of the bad people in it)

Shadowblazed: You better not plan on killing me

Author - No comment.

Until next time!