Hello everyone! I've been getting into Paw Patrol lately so here's my first ever fanfic! Pls enjoy
Chapter 1: Former Glory
The once-vibrant and energetic Adventure Bay laid in disarray. The streets were lifeless and cold. Ever since Mayor Humdinger's takeover the town hasn't been the same. The once bustling streets are now empty. The happy sounds of citizens just going about their day aren't there anymore.
The streets were lined with cameras and it almost seemed like a ghost town. The heart and soul seemed to have been snatched away.
Suddenly there was a loud rumbling as a moving truck rushed through the town's streets, pulling up in front of a large, newly-built mansion.
A young brown haired boy stepped out of the truck. He glanced around at the once-bustling town now reduced to a shadow of its former self.
His parents, both clad in business attire, were already deep in conversation about their new partnership with the Mayor
"Kujo, make sure you get the boxes unpacked," his mother called over her shoulder, barely looking up from her tablet. "We have a meeting with the Mayor soon."
"Sure, Mom," Kujo replied, his voice lacking enthusiasm. He carried a box into the house, but his gaze kept drifting to the empty streets outside
His father, absorbed in a phone call, barely acknowledged him. "Yes, we'll finalize the details this afternoon. Make sure everything is ready."
Kujo's shoulders slumped slightly as he watched them. Their preoccupation with their business dealings left him feeling isolated and unimportant. With a resigned sigh, he began to carry boxes into the house. This was his new life.
After finally unpacking he would look out the window of the eerily empty streets and his brain started putting ideas in his head.
"Hey dad, do you think I could explore the town a bit?" Kujo asked his father. His boredom was evident.
Giving him the side eye he would go back to his phone call while waving him off. "Yeah yeah, just don't cause any trouble"
Feeling dismissed, Kujo sighed and put on his hoodie. glancing at his parents who didn't even bother to look at him before closing the door and making his way out.
Wandering through the quiet streets, something caught his eyes. A large seemingly abandoned lookout tower that was almost the highlight of the place.
His curiosity got the best of him as he got closer and noticed a few dusty, seemingly abandoned vehicles. They were unlike anything he had seen before, with designs that suggested they were once used for something important.
"Huh, wonder what these were used for," Kujo murmured, running his fingers over one of the vehicles. "They must've been left here for a while."
"Though I probably shouldn't be here." He thought aloud but as he was about to head back, Kujo noticed a stack of old newspapers strewn across the ground.
One headline caught his eye: "PAW Patrol Missing—Mayor Humdinger Takes Over." The name "PAW Patrol" was unfamiliar to him, and he quickly skimmed through the article, piecing together that they were some sort of local heroes.
"Paw Patrol? Must've been important around here," he muttered, folding the newspaper under his arm as he continued his walk. The more he saw of the town's decline, the more questions filled his mind.
As Kujo continued to explore the gloomy state of Adventure Bay, he heard a commotion coming from the town hall. Curiosity piqued, he approached and peered through a crack in the door. Inside, Mayor Humdinger was holding a meeting with a group of his cronies.
"Ladies and gentlemen," Humdinger declared, his voice echoing with false cheerfulness, "I'm pleased to announce that our new partnership with Aether Corp will bring unparalleled prosperity to Adventure Bay!"
He gestured grandly toward Kujo's parents. "Allow me to introduce Mr. and Mrs. Aether, the brilliant minds behind this wonderful corporation! Their innovation and resources will help us usher in a new era for this town."
Kujo's mother smiled politely, while his father nodded in agreement. "We're excited to contribute to the growth and development of Adventure Bay," Mr. Aether said. "Our company is committed to enhancing the infrastructure and technology here, to make it a model town."
As the applause died down, Humdinger leaned in with a curious expression. "Didn't you mention you had a young boy? A son, if I recall?"
Mrs. Aether waved a hand dismissively, as if brushing away a minor inconvenience. "Oh, yes. Kujo. He's around somewhere. But we've kept him out of the way so we can focus on the important matters.
""Yes," Mr. Aether added with a smile, "he knows not to get in the way of business. He's a good boy, very independent."
Humdinger nodded, though a hint of skepticism lingered in his eyes. "Of course, of course. Just curious, that's all.".
Kujo's heart raced as he listened. The conversation confirmed that something important had been lost in the town. The more he heard, the more he wanted to understand what had really happened here, Why his family partnered with this man.
Making his way home it just kept biting at his mind. He didn't know why but he wanted to dig deeper and try and find out what was going on. But…it wasn't his place to snoop around.
Kujo entered the house dropped the newspaper on the kitchen counter and sighed. The large, echoing silence of the mansion was deafening.
He had seen enough to know something was wrong in Adventure Bay, but what could he do about it? He was just a kid, after all.
A part of him wanted to get involved, to find out more, but another part told him it wouldn't matter.
"It's none of my business," Kujo muttered to himself, feeling a familiar pang of helplessness. His parents had always kept him out of their world, and he had learned not to interfere. "They're the ones in charge, not me."
He stood by the window, watching the last traces of sunlight fade from the horizon. The town of Adventure Bay lay silent and still, a far cry from the bustling place it once was. He couldn't shake the feeling that something had been up here, and a deep-seated urge to uncover the truth stirred within him. But for now, all he could do was wait and wonder.
Back at the town hall, the meeting with Mayor Humdinger had wrapped up, and the room was nearly empty. Kujo's parents had left, discussing their plans in low voices as they headed back to their new home. But Mayor Humdinger lingered, pacing the floor with a look of intense focus.
A door creaked open, and a figure stepped out of the shadows—a tall, slender man in a lab coat, his face partially obscured by the dim light. He carried a tablet, its screen glowing with complex data and schematics.
Humdinger turned to the man, his expression hardening. "Is it ready?" he asked, his voice a mix of anticipation and impatience.The scientist nodded, tapping a few keys on the tablet before handing it to the mayor.
"The project is in its final stages, Mayor. We've encountered a few minor setbacks, but nothing we can't overcome. It will be operational soon."
Humdinger studied the screen, his eyes narrowing as he read through the data.
"It better be. We've put too much time and resources into this for it to fail now." He handed the tablet back to the scientist, his tone growing more insistent. "Make sure everything is perfect. I don't want any surprises."
The scientist nodded again, his expression unreadable. "Understood, Mayor. You'll have what you need."Humdinger smiled, though there was no warmth in it. "Good. Because when this project is complete, Adventure Bay will finally be under my complete control—permanently."
And that's Chapter 1! What could the Mayor be hiding? What happened to the PAW Patrol?! Keep reading to find out :3
