They Grow Up Too Fast (Paw Patrol)

The Hideout

The pups quickly rushed over to Ryder, eagerly waiting to hear what he had learned.

Ryder: "There's an odd energy source coming from this old dock hangar by the Adventure City docks."

Chase: "Do you think that's where Orion could be?"

Ryder: "Maybe. Even if it's not, it's still important to check it out."

Marshall unexpectedly walked into the briefing room.

Marshall: "You found Orion?!"

The pups turned around, surprised to see Marshall on his feet again.

Everest: "Oh my gosh, Marshall! You're okay!"

Everest rushed over and hugged him tightly. The other pups stared in shock, noting how quick she was to hug him. Was there something between them? Marshall blushed, caught off guard by Everest's hug, though he certainly didn't mind. The other pups soon surrounded Marshall. Chase hugged him next.

Chase: "Marshall! I'm so happy you're better. We've missed you."

Chase playfully tipped Marshall's fire hat with a smile, relieved to see his best friend okay. Marshall adjusted his hat with a grin, happy to finally be back with his friends. Ryder walked over, kneeling down to Marshall and fixing the fire hat he hadn't quite straightened.

Ryder: "It's good to have you back, buddy."

Ryder gave him a gentle pat, making Marshall giggle.

Ryder: "But yeah, we might've found Orion. We can finally bring him to justice."

Chase: "When do we go after him? I want justice for Zuma."

Ryder: "Not just yet. We need to wait until Zuma has fully recovered. For now, I need you and Skye to scout the area and gather intelligence. Chase, I'll need your super spy tech for this mission."

Chase: "Super Spy Chase is on the case!"

Skye giggled softly at his catchphrase. She always thought Chase looked sharp in his spy outfit. She had often imagined herself as a spy—her small size would be perfect for it.

Ryder: "Alright, Skye, I need you to cover Chase, okay?"

Skye: "This pup's ready to fly!"

Chase chuckled softly at her catchphrase. He always found it cute when she said it.

Ryder: "Alright then, Paw Patrol is on a roll!"

Chase and Skye rushed to their vehicles while the other pups stayed on standby. Chase climbed into his supercar, eagerly anticipating the upgrades Rocky was working on.

PA System: "Chase. Ready. 3...2...1...launch!"

The supercar launched out of the Lookout Tower, speeding toward the dock hangar. Skye got into her jet, awaiting her countdown.

PA System: "Skye. Ready. 3...2...1...launch!"

Her jet launched after Chase, soaring toward the docks.

*****

They soon arrived at the dock hangar Ryder mentioned, spotting several unmarked cars near the entrance. Chase parked near the entrance and activated stealth mode.

Chase: "Skye, cover all exits and report anyone coming or going, okay?"

Skye: "You got it, Chase."

Skye ascended into the sky, hovering over the hangar to monitor the entrances and exits.

Skye: "So far, no movement, Chase."

Chase: "Alright, I'm heading in."

Skye watched anxiously as Chase disappeared inside. She couldn't shake the worry that something might happen to him. With Marshall and Zuma already injured, the thought of another pup getting hurt—especially Chase—was unbearable. Inside the hangar, Chase heard a deep, growling voice in the distance. Looking around, he spotted a path to the roof, the perfect vantage point.

Chase: "Arf! Wall climbers!"

His boots turned sticky, allowing him to scale the walls and walk upside down along the ceiling. Quietly, he moved closer to the voice until he could see a large figure sitting at a desk surrounded by men in suits.

Chase (quietly): "Arf! Eavesdroppers!"

His pup pack deployed, revealing a directional microphone. He pointed it at the group and put on his headphones to listen in.

Big Figure: "Is everything in order?"

Associate 1: "Yes, sir. The device is in position, but it still needs tweaking to work properly."

Associate 2: "Sir, are you sure the radius will cover Adventure Bay entirely? It looks like the device needs more adjustments."

Big Figure: "We'll figure it out in time. This plan has been in the works for years. Ever since my parents were killed, I've wanted it to succeed."

Associate 3: "The device is almost primed. Soon, Adventure Bay will be nothing but an empty haven with no animals at all."

Big Figure: "Good. The Paw Patrol is our main opposition. They need to be eliminated first."

Associate 4: "Yes, sir. The Scorpio bomb worked perfectly—they may already be down a pup."

Big Figure: "Good... very good."

Chase froze, horrified. The device was designed to wipe out all animals in Adventure Bay, and the Paw Patrol was their main target. He had to warn Ryder.

Skye (over comms): "Chase! Someone's entering your location—watch out!"

Chase turned just in time to see a person approaching. Before they could react, he fired his net launcher, pinning them down.

Chase: "We gotta go, Skye! Now!"

Big Figure: "What was that? Check it out! Our hideout might be exposed!"

Guards rushed toward the commotion, but Chase and Skye were already gone.

Guard 1: "Mr. Baker, sir! A mutt was here—they captured your wife!"

Big Figure: "What?! Agh, the Paw Patrol! They'll pay for this. Help my wife! We need to leave. Our hideout's compromised—move everything to the lab."

Chase and Skye rushed back to the Lookout Tower, ready to share what they had discovered with Ryder.