Chapter 15: EPILOGUE

A/N: I'm sorry guys for the long wait, I do not know what is happening in this period, I have a mental block and it is difficult for me to update my stories because I can't find the ideas. However this is the last chapter of this story that finally we can say concluded. At the end of the chapter there are special thanks but I do not want to say too much so I hope that you enjoy the chapter.

Five years.

There were five years since Chase and Marshall had become mates. Five years during which the two pups had experienced so many emotions and many different experiences. Certainly they had their ups and downs in the course of time, but a report only works if you exceed all the difficulties together your lover.

Together. This was the word that best expressed their love. Because when there was a crisis between them, or when things went wrong, the two pups have faced difficulties together. Chase would never abandoned Marshall and Marshall would do the same thing for him.

Today was a very special day, the day of their fifth anniversary. And Ryder had a nice surprise for them. With the passing of the years working hours have increased more and more, calls for emergencies could arrive at any time of the day, even during the night. There were a few times that the team had to work for 12 hours without ever stopping.

And of course Marshall and Chase were pups that were called practically always during missions. Moreover Chase was often contacted by the FBI or by the CIA to help trace dangerous criminals or potential terrorists. Its ability to super spy had made him climb the vertices of the governmental agencies and in just two years have appointed honorary member with the degree of Primary Resource.

But Ryder had decided that for their anniversary him and the rest of the pups could do something special for them. So, that afternoon, after the umpteenth mission, Chase and Marshall were summoned to appear on the second floor of the building.

"Ryder, do you want to speak with us?" asked Chase exiting the elevator followed by Marshall.

Ryder turned and smiled. "Yes, there is one important thing that I have to tell you"

Chase and Marshall fixed to one another.

"You recently had little time to stay together, mission take up much time and I am sorry that even on the day of your anniversary you have not managed to spend the day together"

"Don't worry about this Ryder. This is our job and we are happy to help people" said Marshall.

"Yes I know, but I and the other pups decided to make you a small gift that can help you to spend time together without being interrupted by sudden missions"

Ryder took a small envelope and knelt before them. "This is for you"

Their were confuse but anyway smiled and immediately opened the envelope, impatient to know what a gift they had received. When they saw the contents of the envelope remained without words. There were two tickets for a cruise of 11 days to the Caribbean in a cabin with private balcony.

"Ryder… this is… this is…" Marshall couldn't finish the sentence, he was too excited.

"I believe he wants to say that it is incredible" said Chase.

"Yes, incredible" Marshall launched on Ryder and began to lick his face.

Chase chuckled but he remembered a thing. "Wait. What about the missions? And if the FBI would need to me?"

"Don't worry" said Ryder while scratched Marshall's head. "I spoke with the director, he said that you can enjoy your holidays. And for the missions... I think that we will be able to survive for 11 days"

Chase could not be happier, he wanted to spend time with his mate in complete solitude, and he could finally. "Thanks Ryder!" said the shepherd jumping on him.

"No problem!" replied Ryder laughing.

A few days after Ryder and the rest of the team accompanied Chase and Marshall at the port where they would take the ship that would bring them to the Caribbean. After having the two dogs greeted their friends and they thanked once again them. After they went up on the big ship.

When they came they went to the front desk to be recorded. "Hello and welcome on board. Can I see your tickets?" asked a woman behind the counter.

"Sure"

Chase delivered the tickets to the woman who started to enter data on the computer. The woman had blond hair gathered in a chignon, wore a blue jacket with the golden buttons, a black skirt and shoes with high heels.

"Well, I inserted your data. Your cabin is located in the bridge 10, these are the keys" she gave them two magnetic cards that would have served to open the doors of the cabin. "Good journey and good Cruise" said finally smiling.

"Thanks"

Both took the elevator and they went in their cab. The room was very large: there was a large double bed, a flat-screen TV, a small refrigerator with drinks, an armchair with a table with a dish with the fruit and a bathroom with jacuzzi bath. But perhaps the most beautiful thing was the large balcony with a small table in wicker and two twin beds.

"I am so happy!" said Marshall which barely contained the emotion.

"Me too. I am happy to make this holiday with you " said Chase with love before kissing his mate on the lips.

At 7.00 p.m. they went to dinner in the restaurant where they knew some people. Then they went in the big theater to see the shows and finally passed the night in the salons of the ship. Returned to the cab very late but despite this they had not still want to go to sleep.

After having removed the evening dresses they lay down on the bed. "Did you like the shows?" asked Chase.

"Absolutely, especially the clowns. My favorite"

"I didn't doubt" chuckled Chase

Passed a few minutes of silence. Marshall watched the stained glass of their balcony. The ship was sailing in the Ocean and in the distance he could see microscopic lights that lit up the coast. Marshall turned toward his mate.

"All this is incredible" he said looking at Chase.

"I know. It is incredible that we spend 11 days together… alone" he said, whispering the last words in Marshall's ear.

"And what do you want to do in our first night on board?" asked Marshall with look alluring.

"Only one thing. Sex"

"You've read in my mind" said Marshall before kissing Chase passionately.

After 11 days the cruise was finished. It was a fantastic experience for them and even if those days had passed very quickly they were happy to return home. When they went out from terminal Chase observed with attention the parking to find the Paw Patroller that would take them to home. But strangely the large truck was not there.

"It is strange, Ryder was supposed to be here" said Chase.

"Don't worry, I am sure that will come soon" said Marshall to reassure him.

After several minutes a black limousine stood right in front of them and a man with an elegant divided went down from the driver seat and approached them.

"George! What are you doing here?" asked Chase to the man. Marshall looked at him with questioning gaze."Oh, George is Meredith's driver, and his butler"

"And even her accountant, yes Lady Meredith has entrusted to me many roles. However I'm here to bring you home"

"Really? Is Ryder busy?" asked Marshall.

"Mr Ryder is working on a new mission so I offered to come pick you up"

"Well, in this case thanks to the passage" said Chase climbing on the machine.

"Always at your service" George smiled before returning the steering wheel.

"Wow, I have never been on a limousine, it is fantastic!" said Marshall excited.

In the meantime to the lookout all were finishing the final preparations for the surprise party when they saw in the distance the limousines that approached.

"They're coming" said with enthusiasm Mayor Goodway.

Rocky opened his eyes. "Wait, but so they will see us"

"No they won't. I have chosen that limousine because has the rear windows completely black, it is impossible to see outside" said Meredith, which obviously was invited together with Scarlet.

"Chosen? Wait, how many limousine do you have?" asked Zuma.

"9… maybe 10 ... I do not remember honestly" answered her. Zuma and Rocky simply watched to each other.

"Well, all at your places" ordered Ryder.

The machine stood at the center of the garden. George came to the door and did the wink at Ryder signaling that in just a few seconds would open the door.

When the door opened Chase and Marshall went down together and in that moment all shouted

"SURPRISE!"

"Wow!" Marshall was completely without words.

"What does all this mean?" asked Chase, which was very surprised but also very happy.

"Well, read the banner" said Skye

The two lifted up the head and read the words written on a white banner hung on the wall of the building.

Welcome back home and Happy Anniversary.

"I don't know what to say" said Marshall which barely contained his emotion.

"Even I, we would never expect such a thing like this. I mean, you have always supported us. You are true friends, all of you" said Chase.

"Truly touching" said Scarlet closer to them. "But now enough with the words, let's start the party!"

Suffered a DJ lit the music and soon all began to dance. The celebrations continued for several hours, even after the sun was set. Ryder lit of colored lights to illuminate the dance floor while in the sky the stars blazed in the vault of heaven.

"The best party of my life" said Marshall.

"And the surprises are not finished" said Ryder.

After a few seconds from behind the lookout were lit fireworks that exploded in the sky creating a spectacle of lights and colors.

"You know Chase, I'm happy to be at home" said Marshall watching his mate.

"I know, me too. Happy Anniversary Marshall, I love you"

"Happy Anniversary Chase, I love you too"

And with these last words they kissed passionately.

A/N: Yes I know, maybe I could do better. But I lost my creativity and my passion for writing, I hope it is a temporary thing. However before close I wanted to make special thanks:

- first of all a special thanks and a hug to my friend Brian (MarshallxChase and Rocky Fan) that helped me to write this story. He suggested to me important and beautiful ideas and he wrote also some chapters.

- and then obviously a thanks to all of you that with your continued and amazing support have helped me to continue the story chapter by chapter.

Now I would like to end my last story not yet complete, Paw Patrol: Revenge of evil. If someone is interested to read it can go in my profile.

Thanks again to all of you, see you soon :-)

Atlandis