Chapter 10 Hello neighbor

After playing many more games with the young pups, running through the house and having " Daring and wild adventures, Jacob was sitting in the Playroom with Bluey and Bingo as they laugh and talked about more games they could play.

" Well, you guys certainly are never short on games " Jacob said as Bluey nodded

" Oh yes, we have lots of them! " She stated as added before then asking " Sooo, do you like playing the games? "

" I admit, I haven't had fun playing games like that in...years " Jacob said rubbing his arm. " But, yeah, I did have a lot of fun " he nodded with a small smile.

" Hooray! " both Bluey and Bingo cheered

Well my friends are going to be quite happy to hear a bigger kid likes to play games! " Bluey said cheerfully as Jacob gave a slightly odd look, but before he could speak up Bandit soon entered the room.

" Hey mates, having fun? " He spoke as Bluey and Bingo excitedly nodded their head.

" Ah, that's great to hear, but, um, I'm just going to need to borrow Jacob for a little bit " Bandit spoke as Bluey and Bingo both looked a bit confused by this.

" Aww, but were still playing " Bluey gave a disappointed look.

" I know mates, but it's important, come on then " Bandit said nodding at Jacob who simply nodded back fallowing him out of the playroom.

" Promise to come right back! " Bluey called out as Jacob gave a little nod before fallowing Bandit.

Soon, Jacob was in the kitchen with Bandit and Chili, sitting at the dinner table.

"So, um what's going on? " Jacob asked looking at them both.

" It's nothing too big mate, we just, want to address more on you're whole situation here, " Bandit informed.

" Yeah, we are happy to see you settling in well, specially with Bluey and Bingo, they can be quite a energetic duo " Chili giggled " but, seeing as you have settled in and you're injuries have been tended too, speaking of, how are they feeling? " Chili asked as Jacob inspected the bandages on his arms.

" They are feeling pretty good, no more pain at least " Jacob nodded to which Both the Heelers nodded and smiled too. " That is very good, lets hope that keeps up then. " Chili added before continuing.

" Well, we just want to figure out more now about you're ordeal, we know you were separated from you're parents while taking a holiday, here, but, we need to find out why that is, and why we you ended up in our backyard, "Chili spoke as Jacob nodded.

" Yeah, I know, I'm just as confused about it as you guys " Jacob said twiddling his fingers for a moment.

" We want to help you Jacob, we want to help you in all the ways we can, but we need to figure out any clues we can to aid us in getting you back to where you need to be " Chili added

" So, we just want to see if there is anything, anything else you can remember about before you woke up here, you mentioned something about the Outback is that right? just think about it for a moment if you can . " Bandit added with a reassuring nod. as Jacob sat there, lowering his head for a brief moment as he gave himself a small sigh.

" Well, I guess I can at least try let them know more about, that thing I saw." Jacob thought too himself he then looked back up and cleared his throat. " well, it's a bit hard to explain " he started as Bandit and Chili listened into what he was about to say.

" I-it's um, you see, I remember, I was in the- " Jacob stammered before taking a deep breath " I was in the outback, and I saw this thing " he explained further " this green light, like a bright glowing ball or something, or a flash " Jacob explained as he winced as suddenly the flashes appeared in his mind again, green flashes cloudy his head.

" A green Light? " Bandit said arching a brow " in the Outback? " Both he and Chili shared a look." Can you describe the green light mote?"

" What were you doing when you saw it? " Chili added sounding more curious about this new bit of info.

" I was in the outback...with my parents," Jacob paused for a moment " and when I was exploring " he rubbed one of the bandages on his arm " I saw the green light, it was like a big bright ball of light, it was very bright, and blinding me " Jacob sighed " it's hard to explain but it's what I recall, that light. blinding me, and the next thing I knew I was...waking up dazed and confused in you're backyard " Jacob said as he held his head, as the image of him falling, falling in a Green vortex played in his head, he shook his head as Bandit spoke up again.

" Okay, easy mate, just take a moment, " he said leaning forward and suddenly gently putting his hand on Jacob's shoulder. the young boy turned to face him as he did. " It's hard for me to explain it, I'm not even too sure how to understand it myself, but it's the best I can do right now " Jacob said looking down with a sigh.

" We just wanted to hear any more you could recall " Chili said as they let Jacob compose his thoughts further, chili then spoke up again " How about this, did you have anything with you? ID? do you carry a phone? "

Jacob looked over at her and shook his head " I didn't have a phone, no ID on me at the time " he said as thought some more " the only thing I had on me was the clothes on my back, and..." he the paused again as his eyes suddenly widened..." How could I forget! " he said then jumping up from where he was sitting " I, I gotta go check something! I'm sorry ! " he said as he quickly exited the room much to the bewilderment of Both the Heelers.

Jacob quickly darted outside into the backyard as he searched for the bushes he first had woken up in all those days ago, he found the spot and began digging through the bushes on hands and knees pushing away the leaves and branches as best he could.

" Come one, where is it! " he spoke to himself " it's got to be here somewhere, if I am here it has to be here too " he said as he dug around more in the bushes, he poked himself a couple times in the bushes before he sat back and sighed, Just as suddenly heard a voice call out to him.

" Jacob? what are you doing out here? " Bluey and Bingo said running up to him now with curious looks on there faces. " are you ready to play some more games? "

" Oh sorry guys, um I was just looking for something " Jacob said as Bluey and Bingo stood on either side of him now.

" In the bushes? " Bingo said looking confused, as Jacob nodded.

" What would you need to be looking for in the bushes? " Bluey asked.

" I'm looking for, something I had with me before I woke up here " He explained scratching his head, " It was, a camara. " Jacob said as Bluey and Bingo listened on more curious.

" A camara? was it yours? " Bluey asked to which Jacob nodded

" Yeah, I had it on me before I...woke up here " he said checking through the bushes one more time but not finding anything, he sat back again before sighing

" I don't see it anywhere here " Jacob rubbed his chin trying to think " where could it have ended up? "

" Why do you want to find it so badly? " Bluey asked

" Well, it's just, I bought it myself and something I had on me before I woke up here, and I just want to see if I still have it with me, " he explained " but it looks like it's not here." He said with a bit of a sorrowed tone as Bluey and Bingo stood there for a bit before suddenly the distant sound of another voice was heard, but this time it was coming from the next yard over the fence.

" Right Janelle I just got to bring in this wash " the voice spoke as Bluey and Bingo suddenly got excited.

" It's Lucky's dad! " The blue heeler exclaimed as Both she and her little sister jumped up onto the fence now overlooking into the next yard behind their house, Jacob slowly peeked over but no to so much to expose himself. there On the other side was a another dog folk, a Yellow Labrador Retriever, humming a tune as he folded up laundry and placing it into a basket.

" Hi Lucky's Dad! " Bluey called out loudly catching the yellow dog off guard as he quickly looked back but then stepped on a small ball in his yard causing him to trip and throw the basket it into the air, letting the bundle of clothes flutter out all over with some blowing over into the Heeler's yard.

" Aaaah! it's raining clothes! " Bluey shouted as both she and Bingo began running around laughing and squealing.

The yellow retriever shaking head quickly rushed over to the fence " Ah no! get em girls! me laundry! " he laughed much to Jacob's surprise, seeing as he showed no annoyance at the girls for making him drop and scatter his laundry.

Bluey and Bingo laughed quickly grabbing shirts off the ground for the yellow dog before rushing them over to him.

" Here you go Lucky's dad " Bluey said holding up a bundle of clothes for him to grab.

" Ah ha, thanks Bluey, should still be clean, oh forgot one there, just ri-" just then Yellow retriever then stopped mid sentence as his eyes suddenly widen for a moment as he was pointing to one more shirt that was on the ground, just behind Jacob...but his attention was on the human sitting there with a unsure look.

" Oh, Uuh, um, Hello? " The yellow retriever said glancing around awkwardly clearly trying to make sense of what he was seeing, Jacob couldn't help but cringe now, wanting to have avoid any more awkward encounters, but suddenly Bluey spoke up.

" That's Jacob Mr Lucky's dad " she said quickly running by Jacob's side " He's a human " she added with a nod.

Pat looked down at Jacob for a moment, seeming to be trying to gather what he should say, Jacob could feel his gaze, feel that he was probably judging him, and any moment he felt he was going to find some excuse to quickly head back inside. but then he spoke directly to him.

" Oh uh I see there, um, nice to meet you? I'm Pat or, Lucky's dad too some " he gave a light sheepish and awkward chuckle, Jacob blinked for a moment but then nodded in response.

" Nice to meet you too, so, yeah I'm Jacob " the human boy spoke standing to his legs now to properly greet the yellow dog who gave a friendly nod, Jacob glanced back at the shirt laying on the ground. " Here, uh, let me get that for you " the boy said as he grabbed the shirt. and handed it over to Pat,

" Ah Thanks then, so you are a Human? is that right? " Pat spoke observing him curiously " I haven't heard of that breed yet " Pat spoke which made both Bluey and Bingo chuckled.

" He says he's not a breed " Bluey chimed in now as Bingo nodded which just made the yellow dog give an odd look toward the boy, who in returned gave an awkwardly nod

" Yeah, and he's from Canada " Bingo added.

Pat cleared his threat " ah Canada huh?...so you a friend of the heelers?" Pat asked sounding quite intrigued.

Jacob thought for a moment, unsure how to explain himself.

" He's staying with us for now, we want to help him find his family "Bluey chimed in, prompting a much-surprised look from the Yellow retriever,

" Your family? " Pat said looking both a bit confused and a little concerned but before he could say anything further Bandit suddenly called out from behind them.

" Hey Pat! " he said as he approached the scene along with Chili, both looking curiously a Jacob clearly still curious about him suddenly taking off on them.

" Hey Bandit, Mrs. Heeler " Pat said nodding at them with a friendly smile.

" I see you've uh, met Jacob then " Bandit glanced at the boy who gave a sheepish look in return.

" Yeah, sure did " Pat said as he gave Jacob a nod. " From Canada ? "

Bandit and Chili exchanged looks at each other but then nodded in confirmation.

" Was just hearing he's staying with you guys? and uh something about his family? " Pat said rubbing the back of his neck which made Bandit and Chili look at Jacob.

" Oh, yeah, well lets just say he's staying with us for the time being " Chili explained to their neighbor " until we can help him resolve something " she tried to explain without going into full details.

" Ah I see then, hmm, well Jacob " Pat said turning his attention back to him " You're in good hands, the heeler's, they are a good bunch, if a bit wild " he gave small laugh which in turn prompted the heelers to all return one as well " well then, I should be getting back to the laundry, It's been a pleasure meeting you Jacob, and best of luck with what you need to get done" pat said giving more one more friendly smile.

Jacob returned a small nod " Thanks Mr. "

" See you Lucky's Dad! " Bluey and bingo shouted as Pat went back on to do his duties.

" That Pat, " Bandit said shaking his head and rolling his eyes playfully.

" You okay Jacob? " Chili then spoke up now turning her attention to him.

Jacob glanced at her and rubbed his arm " oh yeah, I'm fine "

" Well you certainly took off on us in a hurry, what's up with that? " Bandit added.

Jacob sheepishly scratched the back of his head now " oh right, sorry about that, I was just looking for something out here " he explained

" Yeah, his Camara " Bluey informed

" A camara? what kind of Camara? " Chili said arching a brow.

" It was just something I had on me, before I woke up here, when you asked me if I had anything else with me, well that was one of them, but I couldn't find it in the bushes " Jacob explained with a bit of confused shrug.

" Oh, I see, sorry to hear, did it have anything important on it? " Chili asked. " Like maybe a pictures of you're Holiday? you're parents? " Chili asked when Jacob's expression suddenly dropped a bit, he looked down at his shoes,

Reading his expression she nodded " I'm sorry, but hey, I'm sure maybe it'll turn up, we will get to the bottom of this. " Chili nodded " but for now, lets head inside, I'm going to start Dinner in just a bit " Jacob gave a nod as everyone began to head back into the house.

" Well, at least you got to meet Pat " Bandit stated as they did " He's a real friendly fella "

" Hmm, maybe you'll get to meet more of the neighbors soon if you feel comfy enough too" Chili added as Jacob thought about it for a moment meeting more Dogolk? Would that be a good idea? he thought back to his first time out, and how he got so many stares, from both confusion and...concern? but then he remembered the doctor and now Pat? He wondered about it as everyone headed inside.

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Meanwhile, somewhere a bit aways in the Outback

The hot sun barred down on dirt plains and rocky structures, Stepping through the hot dirt was a Dogfolk, a Labrador breed, wearing what looked like a lab Coat and having a back pack on the along with a sun hat upon their head. in his hand was a strange little looking device in their hand, holding it out as they examined it closely.

" Hmm, this should be the spot " he spoke allowed glancing back behind him " the readings here are a bit stronger then anywhere around it "

Standing not far Behind him was another dog a rottweiler also wearing a lab coat and carrying a bunch of equipment as well.

" Well, if this is the spot, we should mark it " the Rottweiler spoke

" The reading is pretty faint, it must have happened a little bit ago, but they just seem to be getting weaker and fainter each time " the Labrador spoke holding out the device above their head now as they looked up.

" Well aren't we lucky we get to even be out here, in this hot dry wasteland " the rottweiler spoke sarcastically " it's always the same, we show up, take some readings, leave, and then go back, "

The Labrador playfully shook his head " Hey, come on beats being cooped up in the lab all day "

" at least it has AC! "

" you know you really need to have a sense of adventure, or else what else is the point of being a interest in sci- aaagh! " the Labrador suddenly let out a shriek as they stepped on something and stumbled back

" what'd you do? step on another rock? " the rottweiler snickered as the Lab looked back at him.

" No, some chump left a Camara on the ground " he said rubbing his bottom paw.

" A Camara? bloody tourists littering their stuff around, who leaves a Camara! " the rottweiler shook his head.

the Labrador then reached sown to pick up the Camara examining it closer " Actually, it is a bit strange that one would do that? specially out here, this place is a bit of a hike from the nearest road, who'd venture out here and leave their Camara? "

" Like I said, Tourists, probably a Yank "

" But it's right in the middle of the source here? " the lab said checking his readings " that is quite a coincidence " he added as he examined the Camara more sticking his own device into his bag before tinkering around with the Camara some more " It's also not turning on, it could just have dead batteries, or what if it's an effect from the-"

" Oh so you think that Camara might be connected to it then? well that'd be a first " the Rottweiler stated.

" Look I don't know, I can't even recognize the name brand? Zoney? Hmm, listen it might be nothing, but I'm just gonna take it with us and look into it more when we get back to Brisbane, this could be something "

" Yeah sure, fine, listen I'm going to get back into the Jeep, before my brain is overdone " the Rottweiler said as he made his way over to a Jeep that had a bunch of fancy look of equipment and a female dogfolk a Springer Spaniel was sitting at the driver seat

" Hey, so what's the haps in this location ? " she called out the window to the the Rottweiler, " well,we got another reading " he responded to which the Springer smiled

" Ah, that's great! " she exclaimed , the rottweiler nodded before he continued.

" and a Camara " he spoke shaking his head lightly as the female dog looked a bit confused.

" He thinks it might be connected to this one..."

To be Continued...

Author Note- Hey everyone, thanks for being patient and waiting for this chapter, my summers are always busy for me, but I wanted to try and get another chapter out this July, thank you all for being patient and those who have supported the story. I really apricate it. don't be afraid to leave comments and feedback! thanks a ton!