Chapter 4

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I'm going to try something a little off the books and go into a POV so hopefully it doesn't get to chaotic.

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Chase opened his eyes and instantly turned off his alarm clock. He looked around and it was later than usual but he was fine with it.
He trots inside to see Ryder cooking up some breakfast. "Hey Ryder sir!" Chase greets.
Ryder left his spot to question Chase. "Hey Chase. Ready for the competition!" Ryder questions and pets Chase.
Chase thought about he. He felt extra nervous for this one. "It's a bud weird knowing I'm going up against the state champion." Chase weakly replied.
"Huh... if you win you could be considered state champion." Ryder joked knowing that won't happen.
Chase rolled his eyes. "As if. I know my limits." Chase replies.
Loud sizzling could be heard from behind. Ryder ran to the pan to see that the bacon had become black and brittle. "Great. Looks like you have to eat dog food. Sorry." Ryder apologizes and slaps his face and walks over to the trash can to dispose of his failed breakfast.
"Since you so called know your limits...we clearly are having a hard time catching Gasket and-
-I know what you're thinking. Why do you want to bring them in so bad?" Chase questions.
Ryder sighs as he has to explain all over again. "Look Chase...we don't have the mindset of a criminal okay. The only ones who know Gasket the best are Hubcap and Dwayne. Plus... sweetie finally got caught and she's now in trouble. We could over a deal that she gets to walk free if she helps us with gasket. They would be forced to help us." Ryder groaned. He could easily ignore Chase's wishes but doing that would just make a sense of distrust.
"What if they decide to go rogue and just disappear? Then we got 3 more criminals running around!" Chase replied getting a little heated.
"Sweetie won't take off. You know she'll do anything for the princess." Ryder objected.
Chase grunted as he sat down. "Let's see what happens."
Ryder didn't give a big reaction. Internally he was jumping up and down and yelling. Chase finally was on the same page. "Thank you." Ryder thanked.
"Where is our say in this?" Rocky asked with the rest of the pups behind him. He was clearly annoyed by something.
Ryder raised a brow. "You guys never cared much for this kind of stuff. Plus it's not your job." Ryder replied confused on what the unnecessary rudeness was about.
Rocky stepped forward. "You know how we feel about sweetie. None of us like her." Rocky stated.
Ryder gave it some nice consideration before realizing how selfish that is. "Really Rocky? We have a chance to finally have something on Gasket and maybe catch her but you don't want to because you don't like her? I know it's far fetched but she could actually help us." Ryder replied somewhat disappointed.
Chase watched as Ryder and Rocky were about to argue. He couldn't bare to watch them argue. It takes to long and usually nothing gets done. "Look, I'll be with her 24/7 so she won't bug you guys. Can we eat now?" Chase asked trying to change the topic.
The pups shrugged at the idea. They sat down to eat their food.
"Nothing like hearing about our enemy coming over for a visit." Skye said sarcastically. She probably has the most hatred towards her for one main reason. Sweetie finds it fun to hit on Rocky. Nobody is really sure why she does it. You would assume Chase hates her the most since she locked him in a dungeon but no.
Ryder sipped up the rest of his coffee. "Luckily Chase has his run at the sheep in 3 hours. We could leave now or leave later. What do y'all want?" Ryder asked.
"Is Tuck and Ella going to be there?" Zuma asked.
Ryder nodded.
"We should go now!... if you want I'm just suggesting si-
-we know you wanna go see Ella. You can go. Anyone else wanna join Zuma?" Ryder asked.
"I'll go." Chase chimed in.
The two ran out the door leaving the rest of the pups. "I heard it's also gonna be like a carnival." Zuma said.
Chase nodded. "I'm nervous... I don't think I've ever been this nervous before." Chase said feeling comfortable telling Zuma. "Is it because of Iwis?" He questioned with a wink.
"No... it just doesn't feel right. Gasket's out there and I'm going to be barking and chasing sheep." Chase replied.
"It's only like 1 day wasted. Plus youw bringing criminals so it's a win win. They'll probably bring in some special K9 team that'll turn their back on you." Zuma joked.
Chase looked at him weirdly. "What?"
"Nothin..." he smirked.
They hop into their vehicles and drive off to Farmer Al's farm.
"Do you think Chase will get anywhere with Iris?" Everest asks Rocky.
Rocky didn't need much time for his answer. "Pfft no. I don't think he liked her like that anyways." He replies.
"Who Iris?" Skye asks interrupting the two.
"California'a best sheep herding dog... that's getting old to say." Rocky explained.
"Were you eavesdropping on us?" Everest questions.
Skye chuckled. "No..."
"Well then... since there is going to be a carnival at the competition what should we do there?" Rocky asks.
Everest and Skye looked at Rocky with blank eyes. "You expect us to know what games they have?" Everest asked.
Rocky chuckled. He wasn't sure what he was thinking.
Gasket looked around. She wasn't sure what to do. Her guy was delivering 55 capsules of some pretty good stuff. She had to wait a couple of hours to get it. Then she had an idea. Why not head to the carnival. Sure the PAW Patrol might be there but they won't catch her. Hopefully.
She got up and decided to pay a visit. She thought of some other pros. The dealer is going to be there and she could have some fun with the games.
3 hours later
Chases POV
I sat in a line with maybe 15 others dogs ready for the herding competition. There we more dogs wanting to compete so it's going to be a multiple day thing. Up first was Iris. I can see all kinds of different obstacles. Just a bunch of fences you have to get the sheep through. No biggie. The field was big. Big enough to be used as a football field. "What place do you think I'll get?" I heard a dog speak.
I turn around and it was the dog in front of me. "Not sure. Podium would be nice." I replied. I looked farther down the line and nobody else was talking. "Honor to meet you by the way... my name is tracker." He says holding out a paw.
"Huh... I know someone named Tracker." I reply accepting his paw shake.
"Ladies and gentlemen...we have California's very best! Iris!" Mayor goodway exclaimed as she ran out into the field towards the sheep. The crowd cheered quickly. Most of it was filled with rednecks and little kids.
On the right of the field was the barn and farther down where the sheep were was the houses that attract the rats.
After about an hour I was up next. I just had to be under 30 minutes for a second place.
I step out into the field and try not to let the nervousness get to me. "Ahh, we have Adventure Bay's very own Chase! Police officer and peacekeeper!" Mayor goodway said.
I look out into the stands to see where the pups were. They got themselves a special spot on Farmer Al's barn.
I quickly trot over to the sheep which takes about 4 minutes. I don't want to be tired by the time I get there. They quickly notice me and I follow behind them guiding them to their first pair of gates. Any stray sheep get quickly put back. Luckily it was only 3.
I waste a couple of minutes trying to encourage them to walk through the fence. Finally they give up and go through it. I look over to the houses and lord behold I can see Gasket talking to a small dog with a brief case.
My body forgets about the sheep and instantly stealth walks over to the fence. I'm not sure how they haven't spotted me. I pace back and forward like a rabbid dog. Then I had a risky plan. I sprint at one fence and use that momentum to get me over the other one. I look behind me and I can already see some dogs coming over to see what's happening.
I execute my plan and surprisingly it worked. I didn't land it the greatest but it worked. I sprint into the alley. Gasket must've heard because there was a loud gunshot and she was running. I step over the dead body and begin the chase.
Ryder's POV
"What's he doing?" Everest asked.
We all watch Chase pace at the fence. "He definitely sees something ." I reply.
Seconded later he jumps over. I rush down the ladder to see what happened.
When I arrive I see a dead dog. It must've been gasket. I run out the alley and think as hard as I can. Where would they go... where would they go. I don't know. I decide to just jog around seeing if I can bump into them. I hear mayor goodway yelling through the megaphone. I make my way over to the carnival and it's a mess. I see Chase on the floor barely hanging on for consciousness. "R-Ryder... she took a left." He said before blacking out.
I got up and Marshall was by my side. "Watch Chase." I ordered before running and taking a left. I see Gasket running off with a suitcase attached to her pup pack. I jog fast enough to make sure I'm gaining. I start to panic as I see an all black car pass by me. I fill sprint towards Gasket. She only a couple of yards away at this point.
The door opens and she starts getting in. I get a hold of the brief case and try to take it. I fell backwards. I shake my head to see what just happened. On the floor was a broken suitcase and little purple glass balls. Some were broken and some were still good. I snatch up about 15 and run off. I stepped on as many as I can. The car decided to drive off and leave.
Gasket's POV
"AAAAAAAGGGGHHHAHHHH" I yell in frustration. I wanted to keep yelling but there was no point. "Stupid piece of-"
I saw 5 little capsules on the seat. It barely eased my anger. I would have to make these count. "Bullshit! I'm going to make him pay." I growled. "Maybe you should be more careful next time." Henry said. I sigh and put my head back. He's right.
When Ryder gets back he finds Chase sitting down with an ice pack on his head. "Chase! Are you okay?" Ryder asks in a concerning tone.
Chase groans. "Yeah, I ran into a hotdog stand." He replied.
"Phew! I thought you got hit by something else." Ryder said with a sigh of relief. Police cars drew their sirens and drove by to where the dog had been shot. "So let's continue with our competition!" The mayor exclaimed trying to settle everyone back down.
They heard some chuckling. "That was quite the show you left behind Chase." Mustang said.
"Yeah, you had me worried for a second." Sally chuckled.
Chase gave them a smile to let them know he's alright. His head wasn't working its finest at the moment. Everything was spinning and felt odd. "Iris is becoming quite a fan of your adventures." Mustang said.
Chase nodded, he didn't really mind Iris. She's sorta just there like Ella and Tracker. She'll be leaving anyways.
Ryder had the urge to tell Chase was he grabbed but it was more classified information. Rocky and Sweetie might be of some use.
3 days later
Zuma held out a hotdog wiener in front of Chase's face. "Zuma I ran into the cart not the wiener." Chase sighs and paws his face.
"I know... I just wanna see if you'we scared of wieners now." He teased and giggled. He got a laughed out of Rocky and Everest. "Chase Rocky!" Ryder called out from upstairs. Most likely in the office.
Rocky and Chase raced up the stairs. "Yes sir?" Chase spoke.
"Look... I waited a few days to tell you..." Ryder whispered as he showed them 17 small purple glass balls filled with liquid. "What's this?" Rocky asks.
"Not sure... that's why I'm only telling you two for right now." Ryder explained.
Chase looked at it closer. "That's a projectile. You supposed to shoot those out of dart guns. These haven't been put into darts yet." Chase explained.
"So she's going to shoot people with whatever these are?" Ryder asked.
"You broke most of them and she killed the dealer. Most likely, whatever she has left are the only ones." Chase replies as he takes a closer look.
"Break one under a microscope. See what's inside of it... don't touch it though." Rocky suggested.
"Later...What do you think she was planning on doing with these?" Ryder asked putting them away in a container filled with foam.
"I'm not sure... I don't have the mind of a criminal." Rocky said.
Chase rolled his eyes knowing what would follow. "I think it's time we give them the offer." Ryder said.
Rocky shrugged at the idea. Maybe she's changed her ways of mischief.
Gasket paced around her room questioning her ability to break in. "I've been slacking off lately. First the Rottweilers who are still alive and now I killed that poor dog... not poor he made some pretty bad stuff. Now I only have 5 of these." Gasket said contemplating her action. SHe picks up a ball and eyes it. "Ma-
Gasket jumped and dropped it. She lowly growled in frustration. She's been a klutz these past couple of days. "So... where's the next place you're gonna hit?" Henry asks as he sharpens a knife.
Gasket sighs. "I'm going to lay low and let the heat die down." She replied.
Henry scoffed. "You'll only be gaining more attraction. Soon enough other cities with get word of this." Henry informed.
Gasket was pleased to hear that her name would be getting around town. "The new base will be cool Atleast."
Gasket shrugged. She sat down to take a breather. Her recent failures are only a small hurdle. She just has to be slightly more careful. Just Slightly.
"Sooo... Barkingburg?" Rocky asked.
Ryder nodded with a grin and look at Chase who rolled his eyes. "We'll have some help finally." Ryder sighed in relief.
"And Chase get to be babysitting 3 criminals." Rocky laughed. He was still curious about the balls. He had an urge to just see what's in there. "We still need the green light to bring her over." Ryder states.
Chase and Rocky nod before heading downstairs with the rest of the pups. Rocky's mind was just stuck on the thought of the unknown substance and Chase was mentally preparing for chaos.

Chapter 5 coming out on April 17th or 18th

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