PAW Patrol: Resurgence || Book One

(S2-C3) Shattered Spirits

Everest had slept well for the majority of the night. But due to certain circumstances, she didn't get all the rest she needed. She had felt a light kick, which had startled her and brought her out of her slumber.

The husky stood up, confused about what had happened. She looked around and saw Marshall, who was shaking in his sleep. She eyed him carefully before she realized what was going on. He was having a nightmare.

She studied him, taking in the full details of what was happening. The dally was shaking, it almost looked like he was trying to run. It seemed like he wanted to cry, but his eyes were shut, blocking the tears from falling. 

Lastly, she could hear him muttering things under his breath, most of which were apologies or him pleading for someone not to die. It didn't take much effort to figure out whose life he was pleading for.

Everest laid back down and scooted closer to him, wrapping an arm around him. "Shh, it's just a dream. None of it's real. That isn't the real me, I'm ok." She whispered into his ear, despite having no idea if he could even hear her.

"I-I'm...s-so sorry. Please d-don't leave m-me. I-I tried." Marshall muttered. The husky sighed, knowing that he was still asleep, trapped inside some horrific memory she couldn't even process.

According to Ryder, this was something he experienced almost every night. That was something Everest had the hardest time accepting. It was so obvious to her that these dreams were like torture for him, and yet he was forced to have them on an almost daily basis.

She continued to stay by him and whisper as much encouragement as she could, but she could tell the dream was only getting worse. It wasn't hard to tell he was progressively getting more scared and upset.

Eventually, Marshall shot up in bed, panting heavily. Everest jumped back a bit in surprise, but quickly recovered from her shock and nuzzled him for comfort. However, the second the two made contact, the dally darted his head around and noticed her, then proceeded to slowly back up into a corner.

The husky was a bit confused but naturally tried to go over to him. She reached out to touch him, but then noticed something that made her stop dead in her tracks. His tail was in between his legs, and all she could see in his eyes was fear. He was afraid of her.

Everest looked at him in sympathy, starting to realize how big of an effect the nightmares were leaving on him. Slowly, not trying to startle him, she reached out and caressed his cheek, and even then he flinched when she touched him.

"Don't worry, you're ok. It was just a dream, it can't hurt you." She cooed. The dally looked at her carefully, and quickly, his breathing started slowing down a bit. He looked into the husky's eyes, and after a while, jumped into her arms, hugging her tightly. Despite being a bit caught off guard, she happily hugged him back.

"I-I'm sorry Eve. Please don't die. Don't leave me. I....I'm so sorry I let this happen to you." He choked out. Everest licked him and started petting his back, knowing that would help calm him down.

"I'm not gonna die Marshy. I'm still here. And you don't have to be sorry, none of this was your fault. You weren't able to control any of it." She whispered.

"B-but..." Everest stopped him from arguing by placing a kiss on his lips, which was quickly returned. The two separated and now she could see a small smile on his face, although it was clear that the effort had only helped a bit.

"Is there something else that's wrong?" The husky asked, seeing the look on his face. Marshall went silent, not knowing how to answer. Usually, after his nightmares, he'd relapse and end up cutting himself. That being said, he wasn't sure how she'd react to that.