Paw Patrol: Separate Ways

(S-2B) Chapter 22 "Calm Before The Storm"

A stone-breaking glare was shown from the Australian mix as he zoned off on the ride back to the FBI safe house. The pups shared nervous glances towards each other as they saw this. From their experience, Decker seemed stern but fair in most cases, but this looked different, like it was a life or death thing for him.

"So...what's the plan, dude?" Zuma asked, being the only one brave enough to even talk to mixed breed.

Decker's ears twitched at the question as he snapped out of his train of thought. "Huh? I already told you all the plan. If that's what you even want to call it. It's all up to Rich now, he doesn't go with it, we're all screwed."

"But all that work we did! He can't just disregard it!" Rocky stated as Decker lowered his head and released a sigh.

"You think that matters to him?!" Decker snapped as the eco pup winced back, "We didn't follow orders, I didn't follow orders, I lied to him so I can help you all get an insight on that stubborn Shepherd, who didn't even bother talking to any of you even when he had the chance!" Decker huffed as the pups stood quiet from the comment.

Skye pointed her eyes towards the floor, coming with the terms that the Australian Mix had a point but the Aviator pup still had her hopes in the Shepherd, "Chase will make the right choice, I know he will."

Decker leaned back in his seat, releasing another sigh as he commented on Skye's statement, "Hope you can still hang on to that kind of optimism when Rich gives us the boot." The Australian Mix somewhat doubted as he scanned the buildings they passed by. "We're almost there, let's just hope things go in our favor."

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Questions ran through the minds of Avery's crew as the Shepherd finished his explanation.

Mavis kept her look of shock and betrayal, Nashi wanted to tear the Shepherd apart but was being held back by Delta and Levi.

"I...I know this is a lot to take in. I know you don't trust me anymore...I'm okay with that but I need you all with me to help with one thing and one thing only." Chase stated as Avery continued on, speaking for the Shepherd.

"We need your help taking down Alistair and Ajax." Nashi chuckled at the Greyhound's offer as the group shook their heads in disbelief.

"I think I speak for everyone here, Avery. That's suicide." Nashi spoke up as another question soon came to his mind, "Another thing. Even if we go through with that, who's going to run this place once those two are dealt with? You? Please."

"You think I can't? Once they're dealt with, this place will be better than it is now." Avery defended.

"Yeah, but how are we even going to go through with this? I mean, we can't just walk into his office and kill them both, that'll be too easy." Mavis argued as she snapped out of her phase.

"You got pretty close." Delta countered as the Retriever scoffed.

"One problem at a time. We get rid of the McAllisters first and I'll let you all in on the plan, if you're even still willing to go through with it." Avery advised as the group settled down, giving each other unsure looks as the Greyhound waited for an answer from each of them.

"Fine, but if it all goes to hell, I'm gone." Nashi assured as the rest nodded their head in agreement, surprisingly siding with Nashi for once.