Chapter 12: A Parachute Rescue
Skye then got into her helicopter and flew up to where Marshall was. She then lowered the harness and play parachute to him.
"Marshall, put on the harness, then put the parachute on the harness. The parachute is for in case you fall!" Skye said to the Dalmatian pup.
"Okay Skye," Marshall replied before doing as he was instructed. Once the harness and play parachute were attached to him, Marshall smiled.
"Okay, Skye. I'm ready to get rescued!" Marshall replied.
"Okay. Are you sure you're ready?" Skye asked to be on the safe side. Suddenly, Marshall got scared.
"Y-Y-Yeah. Why wouldn't I be scared? ... I mean, I'd be going up higher than I am now... With the ground really far below me... And the possibility that I might fall... And get even more scared because falling would be really scary!" Marshall replied getting more scared as he kept thinking the worse. Marshall didn't know it, but the more scared he got, the more he was walking backwards towards the edge of the roof.
"Marshall! Look out! You're too close to the edge!" Skye cried out, concerned for her friend.
"What?" Marshall replied, not quiet understanding what Skye said. Suddenly, Marshall tripped and started loosing his balance.
"Woooooaaaaaaaahhhhhh!" Marshall cried out as he struggled to keep his balance. Everyone gasped.
"Marshall!" everyone cried out, feeling scared for their Dalmatian friend.
"Ahhhhhhhh!" Marshall yelled as he fell off the roof.
"Marshall quick! Open the parachute!" Ryder instructed. Marshal then grabbed the string that was attached to the harness, and pulled. The play parachute opened up, and gently lowered Marshall.
"Phew! I'm okay!" Marshall said to everyone. All of the pups and Ryder cheered. Marshall then looked up, enjoying the multi-colored parachute that was right above him, and letting him float down.
"Rocky, thanks for the parachute, buddy!" Marshall said gratefully.
"You're welcome Marshall," Rocky replied, happy that his friend was okay. Marshall smiled as he continued to float down with the play parachute. Once his paws touched the ground, Marshall was relieved.
"Yes! Solid ground!" Marshall said, as he leaned over and kissed the grass. Unfortunately, Marshall had completely forgotten about the multi-colored play parachute that he had been using, and while he was kissing the grass, he saw a big shadow above him.
"What's that-? ... Oh no!" Marshall cried out as he saw the play parachute get lower and lower towards him. Then, within seconds, the play parachute fell right on top of Marshall and trapped him underneath.
"Ahhhhhhh! Oh no! Help! Help! Get me outta here! I can't see!" Marshall cried out as he struggled under the parachute.
"Marshall!" Ryder cried out as he and the other pups went over to help their buddy. Once Marshall was free from the parachute, he jumped into Ryder's arms for a hug.
"Marshall, are you okay?" Ryder asked in a concerned voice. Marshall looked at Ryder with watery eyes, and shook his head. Then Marshall started to cry. "Oh Ryder! ... I was so scared!" Marshall said as he cried, and hugged Ryder for protection. Ryder hugged Marshall back.
"I know Marshall. It's okay... It's okay..." Ryder replied trying to comfort Marshall as he hugged the pup. After Ryder and Marshall separated from the hug, and Marshall stopped crying, the other pups then went over and hugged Marshall too.
"Marshall!" the five pups cried out as the hugged their Dalmatian friend.
"Oh Marshall, thank goodness you're okay!" Skye said joyfully.
"Yeah, you had us worry little buddy!" Chase added.
"We're just so glad that you're alright!" Rocky commented.
"Thank you everyone," Marshall replied as he hugged the other pups. Once they were done hugging, the pups separated, only to see Shawn come out from behind some bushes.
"Well Marshall, looks like you're safe on the ground. Then again, it looked like you were having a lot of fun parachuting!" Shawn said with a smile. Marshall's eyes widened.
"Shawn!? You put me on the roof?!" Marshall asked in disbelief.
"Yes, and it was well worth the entertainment! My favorite part was watching you parachute down, and then getting stuck under the parachute!" Shawn replied happily.
"Shawn, that was just mean. You have to stop!" Ryder told the pup seriously.
"That's right!" the pups all said together.
"Really? I don't think so. There are no rules saying I can't have fun, and play with you pups in a competitive way," Shawn replied.
"What you're doing isn't competitive, Shawn. You are bullying; not playing!" Snowflake retorted.
"Call it whatever you like. I still haven't gotten any playtime with Snowflake yet. I'll see you all later," Shawn responded before leaving. Everyone gasped, and knew Shawn would be going after Snowflake next.