The Wounds We Heal

Chapter fifty-eight: Full Of Surprises

"Well after we got the paint washed off, we hung our paw turkeys up, then played with the parachute," Snowflake replied.

"My favorite!" Ned added before wagging his tail.

"Of course we did.." Chase sighed. "And then what?"

"We watched movies until dinner and then watched some more during and after.." Marshall shrugged.

"That is until we fell asleep." Snowflake added.

"Wait.. What?" Chase asked, shaking his head for the double take. And everyone could only imagine, rather than think back..

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Snores and soft breaths filled the air to compete with the action of Apollo blasting across the screen. Skye would occasionally yip in her sleep and Chase would shift with a bit of an exhausted groan.

Ryder wandered back over from getting a drink of water, when he noticed that all the pups were fast asleep.

And with an endearing smile he strode over to turn the tv off in one smooth motion, and strode away to turn the lights out.

"Goodnight, pups." he murmured softly as he boarded the elevator to leave..

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Every pup's gaze lowered from the air above them, as they drifted out of their thoughts.

"Why'd I know that would happen?" Chase wondered out loud.

"Then would you also believe you were the first one asleep?" Marshall asked rather forwardly.

Chase just sighed.

"Yes.." he replied flatly.

"So we all slept until we woke up today, telling you about yesterday!" Snowflake added.

"So, what now?" Ned asked.

"Hmmmm. I have an idea. Ned and Zuma, how about you two go up and see Ryder with Chase, but not until I say so. Meet me in the elevator!" Snowflake said before running outside.

"Um.. ok." Zuma shrugged, Chase joining him mid-sentence. Then both followed Ned into the elevator.

"I think she just wants to have an extra pup in case Chase and you need help," Ned commented to Zuma.

It took a few minutes, then once the sliding doors opened, Snowflake came running up to the trio of pups, with the blue parasail billowing behind her. Without warning, she threw the blue parasail on top of the three pups, and ran around them, twisting Ned, Zuma and Chase up under the blue parasail.

"Yay! Blue parachute ghost buddies!" Ned exclaimed as he started to flail his front paws around in the air.

"Ugh,.. not again.." Chase sighed, sitting and slumping down where he was.

"You and me both, dude." Zuma agreed.

"Don't be glum, guys. Being a ghost under parachutes is fun!" Ned said, hugging Zuma and Chase carefully.

"Awww. The Three Blue Ghosties are getting along. Ruff! Elevator up!" Snowflake replied before, giving the command.

"Oof.. annnd.. now what?" Chase asked, after feeling the elevator stop.

"Beats me." Zuma shrugged.

"We talk to Ryder. He can be a ghost too! Plus we can check on him, and he can check on us. Onward my parachute ghosts! We have cuddling to do! Wwwhoooooooo wants a hug, Ryder?" Ned exclaimed as he did his best to walk forwards as he, Zuma and Chase were still tangled up under the blue parachute.