What Are You Hiding?

Ch.12 Truth?

Inside Skye's Doghouse

Skye: "Huh? Why am I- Wait, where's Chase?!"

The Cockapoo throws the blanket covering off of her and darts out.

At Chase's Doghouse

His door is open but unfortunately as Skye looks inside she finds nothing.

Skye: "What is going on around here?"

Inside the Lookout

Skye: "All of you are awake? This early?"

Zuma: "Actually, we didn't get that much sleep to begin with."

Rubble: "Yeah, I was too scared to sleep alone, especially with Chase missing."

Rocky: "Yeah! Marshall is going to be sorry. "

Skye: "Marshall did this?! Are you sure?"

Rocky: "Absolutely, he attacked me first."

Skye: "So, that yelp me and Chase heard was you?"

Rocky: "Yup and when I finally woke up I saw Marshall knocked out too, I knew that he used me as bait. Chase would never leave you alone like that so Marshall had to do something drastic. I also found this..."

The Mixed Breed shows Skye Chase's Pup tag. Skye covers her mouth with her paws as she gasps.

Zuma: "Then Wocky came and told us evewything he knew."

Rubble: "We also were the ones that put you back in your room."

Skye: "Okay but I can't believe it. Was I Chase's weakness in this situation?"

Zuma: "No, c'mon, Skye. You couldn't have known."

Rubble: "Yeah, I'm sure Chase is safe... Wherever he is."

Skye: "You're probably right. I know Chase can defend himself and he can easily take down Marshall if he has too but I still can't help but worry about him. I am going to start looking for him."

Zuma: "Then count me in as well, dude."

Rocky: "Me too."

Rubble: "You know what? Me three! But can we at least start that after breakfast?"

Skye: "Sure. Don't worry Chase we're coming!"

In a Forest

The German Shepherd stirs awake as his vision tries steadying itself but all he can see is dozens of blurry trees around him.

Chase: "Ow, my head... Where am I?" He gently touches his head. "And where's Skye?"

Marshall: "I wouldn't worry about her right now if I were you."

Furrowing his eyebrows, Chase tries locating where that familiar voice is coming from but can't.

Chase: "Marshall?"

Marshall: "Yeah, try to avoid me now." He mocks.

Beneath Chase's body the ground feels like it's spinning. He's weak but tries getting up anyways.

Chase: "What- Ah, my head- What did you do with Skye?"

Marshall: "Ha. You still think this is about her?"

Chase: "All I do is think about her." He retorts.

Marshall: "Barf. Skye is fine! Rocky and you, everyone I hit with my stick turns out fine."

Chase: "You did what?" He growls.

Marshall: "This is the only way I could get you to talk to me!"

Chase: "No, it's not."

Marshall: "Well, it's one way. But that's not important right now, look, I know maybe you might dislike-"

Chase: "I hate you."

Unbeknownst to Chase, Marshall's eyes start stinging and he's speechless for a couple seconds.

Marshall: "Well... I was hoping you would correct me in a different way."

Chase: "What? You think I'm just going to let all the years you lied to me slide?"

Marshall: "I was hoping that-"

Chase: "I don't care! I can't trust you after that!"

Marshall: "I know! Okay?! I know! I wish I never lied to you! You are my best friend! That was real!"

Chase: "Best friends don't lie to each other over big stuff like that!"

Marshall: "Oh but girlfriends can?"

The German Shepherd tries steadying his balance but each time he attempts to stand he falls.

Chase: "Argh, what? You sound insane right now."

Marshall: "I'm not the only one who has lied to you, Chase." He pauses. "Skye is the one who you shouldn't trust."

Chase: "That's ridiculous. You have never been more wrong."

Marshall: "Oh, really? Well, did you know that she already knew that I didn't save your life even before you found out."

Chase: "What?" He questions.

Marshall: "This is new to you, huh? Strange. I thought Skye would've told you this already. I mean you trust her to never lie to you, right?"

Chase: "You're lying! Skye wouldn't hide that if she knew!"

Marshall: "Or would she?"

Chase: "No. She wouldn't."

Marshall: "That's funny because I gave her two choices and that's not what she picked."

Chase: "What choices?"

Marshall: "Let's just say that Skye and I made a deal behind your back."

Chase: "I know you would but not Skye." He pauses. "What kind of deal?"

Marshall: "A deal that if she told you the truth, she wouldn't become your girlfriend. But if she didn't then you two could date."

Chase: "Why wouldn't Skye become my girlfriend if she told me the truth? What would cause her to think that?"

Marshall: "I think that's something you should talk about with her..."

And all Chase can hear is Marshall walking away as he lies on the dirt floor trying to steady his mind.

Now, a couple feet away the Dalmatian turns back to look at Chase struggling to get up.

Marshall: "Maybe I hit him a little too hard." He sighs. "But it's all according to plan... Eh, not really but we're getting there."

A/N: Hey guys so as you already know I started school again and it might delay this story just a little but other then that I hope you enjoy reading this. Peace! 😴💭✨