National Pup Race: A Skase Story

Chapter 12: The Second Race

After Ella had finally stopped crying both her and Chase got up and walked over to Harvey,

"What did you guys talk about?" He asked curiously.

"It was just a quick chat about the stuff I've missed out on" Ella said smiling reassuringly.

"Well alright, I'm glad you two are all caught up now" Harvey said looking at his watch

"We still have a couple hours before we have to be at the track, wanna come to my office real quick? I have something I'd like to give you Chase"

"Of course! I'd love to go!" Chase said wagging his tail, he then looked towards Ella.

"Would you like to join?"

"Nah, I'd like to but I have some errands to run. I'll see you at the race later, good luck!"

And with that Ella walked off towards the city, leaving the Shepard and his trainer alone.

"My place isn't too far from here, let's walk so I don't have to drive in the crazy Japan traffic" Harvey joked earning a laugh from Chase,

The two males made their way through the city until they reached a massive white and black building that was covered with glass. Chase stopped and gasped at the hight of this building, it was so big and tall it put the hotel Chase stayed in to shame. Its sleek design was extremely eye catching, Chase didn't have much time to gaze at the building before Harvey was at the door holding it open causing Chase to make a slight jog to him.

Once inside Chase took a small look around, the interior was nothing like the exterior. The entrance was small and the painted walls were all fading, the hard wood floor had many stains on it. Chase was shocked out how messy the inside looked, it was disappointing. Half the lights didn't work and the front desk lady paid no attention to them as they made their way to the elevator where Harvey clicked the top button shooting both of them upwards.

Upon reaching the top the elevator doors opened revealing a large and long hallway, Harvey led the way as him and Chase walked beneath the dirty ceiling. As they walked closer to the end of the hallway Harvey looked down at the pup next to him and smiled,

"I'm sorry about the mess, this building was just remodeled so we haven't exactly gotten to the interior yet. But trust me, once the renovation is done the building will look WAY nicer."

And with that being said Harvey stopped at the last door on the left that was slightly secluded compared to the other doors. Chase shrugged it off as Harvey inserted his key into the hole and unlocked the door. Once opened Chases jaw dropped,

Inside was just like how the exterior was, the floors were a lavish black with there being not a single spot of dust or dirt anywhere. The walls weren't faded like the ones in the hallway and the ones downstairs, and covering two whole walls were two windows that met up in the corner opposite of where Harvey and Chase were and sitting right in front of the windowed corner was a high end Italian maple desk.

Harvey walked over to the desk and pulled something out of the drawer. After that he walked back over to Chase who was still lost in the sight of Harvey's office.

"Hey Chase" Harvey said waving his hand in front of the Shepards face making him jump

"Sorry about that buddy, but I had something I wanted to give you." Harvey said holding out his hand.

In the palm of Harvey's hand was a smallish necklace with a small lanyard hanging from the brown lace. The lanyard read

"2018 NPR Champ"

Chase studied the necklace before taking it from Harvey's hand. He then looked back at Harvey,

"Whose necklace is this?"