PAW Patrol: Resurgence || Book One

(S1-C4) A New Beginning

This was it. No going back now. Well, of course, that's not entirely true. Marshall could always just not show up. However, if he ever wanted Everest to even look at him for the rest of his lifetime, that would not be a good idea. Besides, he would never do something like that. Not to someone who meant as much to him as she did. 

By now, it was six. Only thirty minutes left until their date. Both Chase and Ryder had helped him get ready, both physically and mentally. Thanks to those two, along with some help from the other guys, Marshall felt determined. By all means, he was beyond nervous, but nonetheless, he was determined. 

"Well bud, you should probably get going now. Definitely don't wanna be late." Chase told him, but not before giving him a brotherly hug for good luck, which the dally returned. "Don't be too nervous, everything will work out fine, I promise." He added in reassurance.

"Yeah you're right, wish me luck guys!" He called out as he turned to walk out of the lookout. Everyone wished him luck one last time. Taking a deep breath, he jumped into his fire truck and spend off into town.

Although he was a few minutes early, he spotted Everest's snowcat pulling into the restaurant parking lot. Very convieniet timing, having to wait is never fun. Plus, the more he waited, the more stressed out he'd end up getting himself. 

Once he pulled up, the two both got out of their respective vehicles and  walked up to each other. "Hey Everest, you read- oh wow, y-you look amazing!" He praised once seeing her. He wasn't just trying to sound nice either, she really did good. Then again, he always thought she looked good.

Everest giggled at his reaction to her. "Thanks Marshall, you look good yourself." She told the blushing the Marshall, but she was almost positive she was blushing just as much. She just hoped that this date would go as well as she hoped it would. 

Ever since she laid eyes on the dally, she had dreamed that this day would come, especially since she knew he returned her feelings since he wasn't very good at hiding them. Everest prayed that Marshall would finally confess and ask to become mates with her, but then again she knew how shy he was. In the end, only time could tell.

They walked into the restaurant, only to be greeted by Mr. Porter. "Well hello you two, here for that date Ryder called me about I assume?" He asked. Although a bit embarrassed that he knew why they were there, they both nodded. 

Mr. Porter smiled at the two as he brought the two over to a table, without many people nearby. Once he got them there, he also grabbed two menus. "Order whatever you like, it's on the house." He informed, much to the pup's surprise.

"Wait really?" They both questioned in sync, a bit caught off guar by the sudden offer.

"Of course, it's the least I can do for you guys do for this town." He replied as the two thanked him for his generosity.

The two ordered their food, Marshall getting a steak and Everest getting some liver, which he didn't even know was an option, but was happy for her sake that it was. While they waited for their food, they simply enjoyed each other's company and talked. Eventually, their conversations lead to Marshall telling her about his life before joining the Paw Patrol.

"Me and Chase's parents were very close to each other, which is why me and him are as close as we are." He told her, thinking about the time they used to spend together before they met Ryder.

"Aw that's cute, where are they now?" Everest asked curiously. The second she said that she noticed an upset expression appear on his face. "Oh no, I'm sorry, you don't have to tell me if you don't want to." She said, worried that she had hit a soft spot for him.