It was just a little bit before dawn and the last few stars were giving their all to stay lit, but was only a matter of time until they went out like all the others.
Just then a small pup named Axel walked out of the Lookout looking for his friend.
Axel- Sora? Where are you?
Just then he spotted him sitting in the middle of the yard watching the sun getting ready to wake up.
Sora-Come on sun, it's time to get up...we need to do our jobs and I want to save people!
Axel- Yeah sun what's taking you so long...It's time to start the day
Just then Sora jumped in the air out of surprise.
Sora-AHH!
Axel- Oops! Sorry buddy
Sora-Oh Axel, sorry you startled me.
Axel- What are you up to?
Sora-Trying to wake the sun up, but no matter how much I try, it won’t wake up!
Axel- Ugh…Why does it take so long!
Sora-Hehehe, he's lazy.
Axel- Hehehe, yeah he is!
Just then it started to peak over the horizon.
Sora-Look he's getting up!
Axel- Yay!
Sora-Pretty pretty!
Axel- It sure is!
Sora-*blushes* S-sorry...that slipped out.
Axel- Its okay buddy
Sora-I guess...I'm getting so relaxed that I'm acting my age. *laughs nervously*
Axel- Aww don't worry Sora
Sora-So, what're you doing up so early?
Axel- I thought I'd get up and see the sunrise
Sora-Yep, I knew it...hey, are the other pups up?
Axel- Nope not yet, they’re sound asleep…In a pile
Sora-*giggle* Oh yeah, we were in that pile!
Axel-*giggle* Yep, we sure were
Sora-Hehehe let's go see them, but let's try not to wake them.
Axel- Okay
WIth that they went back up to the top floor of the Lookout and saw the pups all in a big pile of fur.
Axel- Awwww
Sora-*whispers* They’re really cute when they sleep.
Axel- *whispers* Yeah, they sure are.
Sora-*yawns deeply*
Axel- Getting sleepy?
Sora-A little, I woke up at 4:30...I think that's what it's called anyway.
Axel- Yeah that sounds about right.
Sora-Let's get some sleep.
Axel- Okay.
With that they cuddled up to eachother and fell asleep.
2 hours later.
Chase- *yawn* Morning pups!
Axel- *Yawn* Morning little bro!
Chase- *sees him and Sora nearby* Oh good morning you to Bro, what are you doing over there?
Axel- We were watching the sunrise
Zuma- *yawn* You dudes sure like watching that, don't you?
Axel- It's our favorite thing
Sora-*talks in sleep* Mmm, I'll have some more raspberries daddy...
Axel- *giggles* That silly fox…Always talking in his sleep.
Skye- *giggle* Awww, he's so cute when he does that.
Marshall- *giggle* He's such a little pup.
Chase- Hehehe, yep...you know he's been acting a lot like that lately.
Axel- Yeah I think he's finally getting used to being here.
Chase- I think that's not too far off...is this how he was before his dad died?
Axel-Yeah, he was always very playful and happy…but when he died…it’s like he completely changed…he turned very serious and seemed like a completely different pup…
Chase-I think he did that to push away his emotions…he must have hurt so much and turned that into a way to cope…
Rocky- Sounds like he's coming out of his shell. I mean, since things have gotten so much better for you guys that must have filled him with so much happiness that his old self is coming back to him.
Axel- Yeah, I think you’re right…I hope he stays that way.
Just then Sora started to stir.
Axel- Shh, he's waking up
Sora-*wakes up and groggily looks around*
Axel- Good morning again buddy.
Sora-*yawn* Morning, again!
Axel- Slept well?
Sora-Yep!
Axel- That's good!
Sora-*looks over and sees each of the pups nearby* Morning guys, you sleep well?
Chase- Yeah we did
Rocky- Yep, felt really good.
Zuma- It sure did dudes
Sora-Yeah, I'm glad. You each did look really cute in a pile.
Axel- Yep you sure did!
Chase- *blushes* O-oh, you saw that?
Rocky- *blushes* T-That's embarrassing
Zuma- *blushes* Y-yeah dudes.
Marshall- S-Sorry you guys had to see that.
(Rubble) Yeah, I guess we were pretty cute...but not as cute as you talking in your sleep like a little puppy.
Skye- Yeah Sora, you were so cute!
Sora-*blushes so deep you can see it through his red fur* I-I did?
Axel- Yeah, you sure did buddy!
Sora-*looks away* I-I didn't say anything embarrassing did I?
Axel- No no, just something about asking daddy for another raspberry.
Sora-*blushes even deeper* Oh my god...I can't believe I said that...
Axel- It's nothing to be ashamed of Sora.
Rocky- Yeah, what were you dreaming about?
Axel- Were you dreaming about daddy Sora?
Sora-Yeah, we were looking for food and found a berry bush...and he gave me a couple raspberry's...I loved them so much I asked for more.
Axel- Ah, I see
Skye- Awww, that's a sweet dream
Axel- Yeah, it sure is.
Rocky- You like Raspberry's?
Sora-A little...Okay, a lot.
Chase- That's nothing to be ashamed of Sora.
Sora-Thanks, I love sweet things and it's a big weakness of mine...*giggle*now I'm the one embarrassed!
Axel- I'm not the biggest fan of them...but I do like them every once and a while.
Sora-Yep.
Axel- I'm more of a sweeter fruit kind of pup.
Sora-Anyway, back to you guys...to be honest, I thought you each were very cute in that pile, and it's nothing to be ashamed of.
Axel- I did too guys! You all looked very cute!
Chase- Oh yeah...
Sora-Hey, we were in that pile!
Axel- Yep we sure were!
Zuma- Oh yeah, I forgot about that.
Axel- *giggle* We all looked really cute!
Sora-Hehehe, I admit it is pretty embarrassing, but it is comfortable.
Axel- Yeah it is.
Skye- *giggle* Yep, it is nice and cozy!
Chase- It sure is.
Zuma- Yep, and it was pretty cold last night.
Rocky- Must be cold for you to say that, being you love cold water.
Axel- *shivers* Ugh...Cold water...
Rocky- Oops, sorry Axel.
Axel- It's okay Rocky.
Sora-Anyway, do you pups have any plans?
Chase- No I don't think so…
Sora-When does Ryder- wake up?
Chase- Soon I think.
Axel-*Smiling sly* Hehehe I got an idea of what we can do.
Sora-*sees this* Uh-oh I know that look, pups run!
Chase- *see this* Uh-oh!
Marshall- What's wrong?
Axel- I'm giving you all a chance to run!
Sora-Axel's in a tickling mood!
Zuma- Yipe!
Axel- That's right!
Skye- Run!
Chase- Yeah, run!
With that each of the pups scattered.
Just then he got Zuma.
Zuma-N-no!
Axel-You’re mine!
Zuma-Eep!
Axel started tickling the life out of poor Zuma.
Zuma-Hahahahahaha, n-no! No more!
Axel-Hehehe, how you feel?
Zuma-*pant* great, but I don’t think you’ll be able to get Sora and Chase.
Axel-Heh, I’ll find Sammy and Chase.
Sora-No you won’t!!! Sora then covered his mouth, but both he and Chase were spotted by Axel.
Chase-Nice one Sora…
Sora-I-I know…
With that they dove into the elevator.
Axel-Blast, oh well…I’ll get them later…but first…
Chase-I-I think we lost him.
Sora-B-but the other pups…*tears up*
Chase-They’ll be avenged! Hahahaha, man we’re really getting into this!
Sora-Yeah...*giggle* I can't get over how worked up we're getting over being tickled!
Chase- *giggle* I know we are such scaredy pups!
Sora-*giggle* It is fun though!
Chase-Yeah it is
Sora-I love you guys!
Chase-And we all love you and Axel too!
Sora-So, who was the newest one besides us?
Chase-Everest
Sora-Who's she?
Chase- She's a husky that we found in trying to save Jake
Sora-Why haven't we met her?
Chase- Because she lives with Jake at Jake's mountain would you like to meet her?
Sora-Well, she is part of our crazy family right?
Chase-Hehe yep she sure is
Just then the two spotted Axel on the main floor.
Sora-Eep!
Chase- A-axel!
Sora then saw everyone else behind him.
Sora-G-guys, did he get you!?
Marshall- Yeah, he got us all.
Rocky- Run guys!
Sora-Eep! *pushes the elevator button* But Axel jumps in just as it closes.
Axel pounces on both them and starts tickling them
The door closes trapping them inside with him
Sora-Hahahahaha
Axel- I gave you a chance
Chase- Hehehhe Axel Please heheheheheh Stop!
Sora-Y-yeah hahahahaha, you got us!
Axel- Okay, I think you two had enough.
Sora-You know why I didn't run?
Axel- Why?
Sora-*giggle* I wanted to be tickled!
Chase- *giggle* Yeah, just to get it over with.
Axel- *Giggle* Aww you two are the best
Sora-But, you know what that means right?
Axel- Yes, and I'm looking forward to it
Sora-You are the last one here who hasn't been tickled.
Axel- I know
Chase- You ready?
Sora-Let's get him!
Axel- Yeah, give me all you got!
Sora-*giggle* You shouldn't have said that!
Axel: Oh really?
With that Sora and Chase pounced on him.
Axel: I'm waiting!
Sora-You've asked for it!
*tickles him the best he can with his tail and paws.
Chase- Yes you did! *Tickles him the best he can with his paws*
Axel- Heheheheheheh
Sora-Ha, take that!
Axel- Hehe okay okay you guys me! heheehehe
Sora-Yep!
Chase- Told you
Sora-We're just as much monters!
Axel- I guess in runs the family
Sora-Dang right!
Chase- You got that right
With that the elevator reached its destination
Axel- Well we here
Marshall- D-did he get you guys?
Chase- Yeah, but we got him too
Sora-We gave him double trouble!
Axel- I'll remember that
Sora-Good!
Chase- You should!
Sora-And we'll be ready!
Axel- Good!
Sora-Oh, yeah before you got us...I found out something!
Axel- What did you find out Sora?
Sora-We've got one more member of the family!
Axel- Really who is it?
Chase- Oh yeah, you haven't met her either. She's our Snow rescue pup Everest.
Axel- Oh I can't wait to meet her
Skye- She's really nice!
Zuma- Yeah dudes you two would love her
Sora-Sounds interesting, another member of the family!
Axel- Yeah she really does
Just then Ryder- walked in.
Ryder- Hey pups!
Axel- Hi Ryder-!
Chase- Hello Ryder-, sir!
Zuma- Hey Rwder dude
Sora-Hey Ryder-.
Ryder- Happy one week Anniversary you two!
Chase- Oh yeah, I forgot about that!
Zuma- I did too dude
Sora-That's okay, so did I!
Axel- *Starts tearing up*
Skye- Happy Anniversary!
Rocky- Yeah!
Sora-*starts tearing up*
(Rubble) Happy Anniversary guys!
Marshall- Yeah!
Axel- *Starts to cry*
Sora-*starts crying*
Chase- What's wrong guys?
Sora-F-for so long, we've only known pain...and to be loved like this...it means more to us than you can imagine.
Axel- And to think if it wasn't for Sora...I wouldn’t be here with all of you guys today...
Sora-And if Axel hadn't saved me...I'd be in that tar pit right now...
Axel- And if wasn't for you guys we would still be living on our own.
Sora-So thank you...thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
Axel- Yeah...Thank you guys!
Ryder- Your welcome, you each are great pups and have helped us out a lot.
Chase- Yeah guys in the one short week you two have been here you done so much.
Sora-We only do our best.
Axel- No matter the challenge maybe
Sora-We'll always make it in time!
Axel- That's true
Sora-And we swear to make it up to you one day!
Axel- We both will!
Ryder- You already have.
Zuma- Yeah dudes
Sora-Not enough...all we did was help out.
Axel- We still have much more to do for you…
Chase- Guys, you don't have to push yourselves that hard.
Axel- Sigh...Chase before we joined we saved over two hundred animals lives in the forest.
Sora-And 75 times we nearly lost our lives.
Axel- Yeah
Sora-Falling in tar pits, nearly falling off cliffs, and even risking getting shot.
Axel- And we have the scars to prove it.
Sora-We couldn't save the ones we loved...so we try to save as many as we can to at least pay off a small portion of our debt
Chase- Wow, you keep count of that?
Sora-It's hard to forget.
Axel- We think of it all the time…
Ryder- Guys, their deaths weren't your fault...some things just happen.
Axel- *Sigh* We know that, but we just want things to be right for everyone
Sora-It's true we didn't kill them directly, but they died saving us, and that's enough.
Axel- No more about this.
Sora-*sigh* You're right...even if we save a thousand lives, it won't be enough... but we'll do as many as we can!
Axel- We promise!
Ryder- Guys, don't be so hard on yourselves.
Axel- *Takes a deep breath* Your right Ryder-, sir. Today is not the day to be upset about it...Now is the time to be happy!
Sora- You're right, like my dad once said "It's not what you did in the past that matters, but what you're doing at this moment."
Axel- Yeah we may have been though a lot, but thanks to you guys we really been doing well getting over it.
Chase- You're family, and that's what families do.
Rocky- Yeah and besides Me, You, Sora, and Chase are basically the same
Sora-Yeah, you've lost yours too...
Rocky- Yeah
Sora-And we'll help you through it!
Axel- Yes we will!
Ryder- Anyway...I've got a surprise for you pups
Axel- What!?
Ryder- Well, I was thinking about taking us out to that pup restaurant down the street for breakfast in honor of Axel and Sora's first whole week here.
Sora-What's a "restaurant?"