Max: Lines done by lovepawpatrol
Chapter 17: To Survival or To Die
Max was still being swept down the river
"its ok i got you" Hannah said grabbing hold of Max and pulling him from the water
Max came too to see Chase "that didn't hurt as much as I thought it would how is Marshall?"
"He's not breathing!" Chase said with his ear against Marshall's chest
"I wish I had my powers I'm not sure if a seed will be able to help him or not but may as well give it a try" max pulled another seed out of no where and placed it on top on Marshall
"What is that?" Chase asked Max
Max looked at Chase "it's a healing seed it's the same type of seed I gave to Cassie just before it should heal him fully just like my powers do"
"How can it heal him if hes not breathing?" Chase said panicking
Max sighed "my seeds have massive power inside them but it looks like it isn't working so we need to do CPR on him then roll him on his side this does mean we have to give him mouth to mouth
"I dont know how to do that, only Marshall knows" Chase looked at Marshall
Max looked at Hannah "my Marshall taught me but I will need a helping hand Hannah do you know CPR at all?"
"Not to well" Hannah frowned
Max sighed "ok then well when I tell you put your mouth to his and breath into him ok I will give him CPR"
Hannah nodded and knelt next to Marshall
Max started to push his paws on Marshall's chest and after pushing 10 times "now Hannah"
Hannah breathed into Marshalls mouth
Max looked at Hannah "is he breathing?"
Hannah listened to Marshall's chest "No" she shook her head
Max went back and did more CPR this time he pushed 15 times "now Hannah"
Hannah once again breathed into Marshall's mouth, Marshall woke up and almost instantly started coughing up water
Max right away rolled Marshall onto his side "it's ok Marshall get it all up and out"
Marshall kept coughing and bringing up water "Mmmmax?" He said trying to breathe
Max patted his back "it's ok Marshall don't try to talk just try and get your breath back first"
Marshall brought up more water then passed out
"Is he ok?" Chase asked worried "And where's Rocky?"
Max looked at Marshall "he will be ok as for Rocky I don't know I hope his ok"
A few moments later Marshall came to and tried to sit up
Max sighed "not so fast Marshall take it slowly we are here it's ok you may feel a bit dizzy or weak for a bit but I'm sure you already know that since your an EMT pup"
Marshall nodded and laid down still coughing "Rrrrrrocky? ...Where issss he...?" he asked between breaths
Max shrugged "we don't know where Rocky is Marshall I will go looking for him now that I know you are ok"
"No... I have... to help..." Marshall forced himself to his paws but fell down
Max sighed "o Marshall you should know that you wouldn't have the strength to walk yet, fine if you want to come with me I will support you as you walk Hannah and Chase you two want to come with us Hannah you would have to carry Cassie but I think it best if we stick together"
"I agree we should stick together" Chase said in agreement with Max
Marshall nodded as Hannah picked Cassie up
"ok then Chase if your good to go I will take the lead and since the river is going that way I think we should head the same way Rocky was most likely taken that way so let's go" max started walking at a slow place so everyone could look around and to make sure they didn't miss Rocky
Marshall almost lost his balance but Chase stopped him from falling
"It's ok buddy I got you" Chase smiled helping Marshall to lean on Max while Hannah looked around
"Thanks Chase" Marshall said leaning on Max "I hope Rocky's ok"
Max sighed "I feel so useless without my powers, and I really hope he is ok do you see anything Hannah"
"Afraid not sweety, no sign yet" Hannah replied looking around
"Max you're not useless you saved my life without your pp..p...pppow..." Marshall's vision went black
Max looked at Marshall "Marshall is everything ok you don't look so well?"
Marshall fell to the ground "I.. I... don't feel so good" he said laying on the ground
Max looked at Marshall "he could still have water in his lungs which isnt good at all"
"We can't stop.. we have to find Rocky" Marshall said forcing himself to his paws but felt like he had no energy "Max please help me walk"
Max lowered himself "get on my back I will carry you Marshall while we look for Rocky"
"Thanks Max" Marshall said carefully getting on Max's back "He could be anywhere down this River"
Max got up and started walking slowly again "we will find him Marshall dont worry"
"Hold on guys" Hannah said putting Cassie on the ground "I think I see something" she walked into the side of the River and picked up a green object "It's Rocky's cap"
Max looked at Hannah "its Rocky's cap that means we are on the right path he must have come this way"
A lightning bolt burst from the Thunderstorm hitting between the group, they were thrown in different directions, with Marshall landing on Max, Hannah and Cassie were thrown backwards,
Chase was the only one not thrown "Everyone ok?"
Max moaned "yer I think so Marshall you good?"
Marshall mumbled something no one could understand
Hannah stood up and picked Cassie up
"Marshall talk louder so we can hear you come on we have to find Rocky" max suddenly chucked up blood
"Hunni are you ok?" Hannah asked Max looking worried as Marshall sat up
"I said I feel horrible..." Marshall replied falling off of Max onto the ground
Hannah sighed "Well this rescue isn't going well"
Max looked at her "I'm good thanks Hannah we must find Rocky for all we know he could be hurt badly"
"I hope he's not hurt" Chase said helping Marshall to his paws "You good buddy?"
Marshall shook his head then coughed up water
Max frowned "I thought as much he still has water in his lungs his at risk of secondary drowning listen Marshall you have to being up all the water in your lungs"
"Hows he going to do that?" Chase questioned
Max scratched his head "we need to make him chuck up so all the water comes out I use to have a seed that made pups chuck up but ran out of those so I dont know"
"I do" Hannah placed Cassie on the ground "Roll him on his side"
Max rolled marshall on to his side "ok then Hannah you got this"
"Marshall open your mouth, i had to do this with Cassie before" Hannah said as Marshall opened his mouth, she put her fingers down his throat and he instantly started coughing up water "We don't know how much waters on his lungs though"
Max watched "thats something I have never seen done before but it sure works and he will stop being up water when its all gone"
"First time for everything max" hannah giggled
Marshall kept coughing and bringing up water, he coughed that much his face turned red
Max sighed "indeed there is Hannah how much water is in his lungs but his bought up so much already god"
"He must have been under the water for a while, if Marshall has this much I'd hate to imagine the state Rocky's in" Hannah frowned rubbing Marshall's back
Max thought to himself "why did I chuck up blood for whats wrong inside of me and where are you Rocky" max looked up at the sky as rain hit his face
"You... o...ok Mmmmax?" Marshall asked finally finishing coughing up water
Max looked at Marshall "mmmm im good Marshall just worried that's all how do you feel?"
"Tired" Marshall said trying to sit up but fell down
"thats normal after what just happen so get back on my back and I will carry you again" Max lowered himself
Marshall nodded and got on Max's back "Sorry Max, I know your not too good either"
"I'm good Marshall im all good so you have nothing to be sorry for we have to find Rocky so lets go" Max started to walk slowly
Chase could hear a roaring noise "What is that?"
"Look" Hannah pointed in the distance
Marshall followed her finger "A waterfall?"
"Oh my, darlings I hope Rocky didn't go over that thing" Hannah said as Chase spotted something lodged between two rocks "Careful Chase" she warned
Chase nodded and stood on a rock "Its.. Rocky's puptag"
Max looked at where Chase saw Rockys pup tag "o that's really not good we have to find him fast"
Chase grabbed the puptag in his mouth and went back to the group
"C..chase? is.. that" Marshall paused looking at the puptag, Hannah took it off Chase
"It's blood, and fresh" Hannah said studying the puptag "Looks like it was torn off"
Max was very worried now "thats Rockys blood I know it something bad has happen to him come on" Max ran off
Marshall jumped off Max's back and went to the edge of the water fall "Could he have gone over?" he asked looking down
"Marshall! Not so close" Hannah said approaching him
The cliff surrounding Marshall started to give way, he looked over further "I think I see him!" he said then the cliff collapsed
"MARSHALL!" Chase yelled as Marshall fell out of view towards the bottom
Max didnt think and jumped off after Marshall "MARSHALL IM COMING"
Marshall was falling, the closer he got to the bottom the image of something laying on the edge of the river below became clearer. "Rocky!" he yelled then, he hit the water with a hard SPLASH, winding him he began to sink beneath the surface
Rocky thought he heard a noise, but he couldn't move every bone and muscle in his body hurt
Max hit the water soon after Marshall also seeing "Rocky"! As max went under he hit a rock which broke his front right leg as he had no energy left he went right to the bottom
Marshall shook his head opening his eyes he saw Max and quickly grabbed him, and tried to swim back to the surface but his vision began to fade, he felt two arms grab him and Max pulling them to the surface
"You all will be just fine" A voice spoke placing Marshall and Next right next to Rocky
Rocky watched the figure place both pups next to him "W..who are you?" he questioned in a weak voice
"Hush now, you need rest" The figure of what looked like a woman spoke, placing her hand on Rocky and making him go to sleep
Max moaned in pain he couldnt move or open his eyes due to the massive amount of pain he was in
"So you're Max" The figure said, placing her hand on him "Geez, you're in a bad way, no power hey? I wonder"
Chase, and Hannah arrived to see a Woman place her hand on Max, she faintly glowed white as did Max
"Hey! Get away from them!" Chase yelled out running towards the 3 pups
"Crap!" The woman sighed "I'm sorry Max I can't give you anymore power" she said standing up "But what I gave you should be enough until your powers return"
Max stopped moaning and started to heal
"Max! Marshall!" Chase yelled out approaching them "Rrocky?"
Hannah walked up behind him holding Cassie "Hello darling, who are you?" she asked the woman
"My name, well that is something you'll learn in time, Max should be able to take it from here" She said smiling "However I must be off, got places to be, things to do" she vanished in a flash of white
Chase shook his head and approached the 3 pups "Max? Are you alright?" he asked looking at both Rocky and Marshall
Max slowly opened his eyes "w what happen"? He said looking at Chase
Chase shrugged "I don't know buddy, we just got here and a woman was just here but vanished, do you know her?" he asked as Hannah examined Rocky and Marshall
Max moved his head to his side "a woman no I dont sorry"
"She seemed to know you" Marshall said opening his eyes up, trying to move but he coudn't
"Marshall sweety how you feeling?" Hannah asked noticing a bad wound on Rocky's side which was bleeding "Rocky needs medical attention"
Marshall shot up but fell down "Don't worry about me, help Rocky"
Max "I dont know any women but katie" max then walked over to Rocky and used the power he had been given somehow to stop Rockys bleeding
"How did she give you power?" Chase titled his head looking at Rocky "Will he be ok?"
Max "I dont know im just going with it and he needs Katie right away with out my powers I cant heal him fully"
A bright light engulfed the area "Hello" the woman said appearing before them "Lovely to meet you Max"
Max was shocked "hi who are you?"
"Lets say a friend of Silvex" The woman then scratched "Wait you know Silvex correct?"
"Huh? What's she talking about Max?" Chase asked helping Marshall to his paws
Max "yes I know him very well and dont worry Chase its ok"
"Well then, it's an honor to meet you Max" The woman knelt besides Rocky "This Rocky has so much bravery"
"Who are you sweety?" Hannah asked causing the Woman to stand up
"Ah yes, Hannah" She looked at Max "My name is Natalie"
Max thought for a minute "Nataile never heard of before sorry and yes he has been" max smiled
"Oh I know you haven't heard of me, I'm.. Well I'm a long story... that's what.." Natalie chuckled "Anyway sorry I couldn't give you anymore power, you see my powers are not like your's, but I can do this" in a flash of white everyone was teleported inside Katie's Clinic
Max was surprised "wow thats epic thanks nataile" max tried to smiled but couldn't
Katie walked into her clinic after seeing a light, she saw Max, Chase, Marshall, Rocky, Cassie, Hannah and a woman she didn't know "What? Where did you all come from?"
"Katie! Rocky needs help" Chase said pointing to Rocky on the floor
"What happened?" Katie asked running over to the group
Max looked at Katie "no time to explain right now please help Rocky Katie"
Katie nodded kneeling besides him "What happened to him? these injuries, they're bad, was he in a fight or something"
"No" Marshall shook his head "He fell over a waterfall"
"How did that happen?" Katie asked then picked Rocky up placing him on a table 'Never mind, I have to work fast to save him"
"He'll live right?" Chase asked worried
Katie smiled "Yes Chase, you should know me I won't let any of you pups die" she said started to clean and stitch Rocky's injuries
Natalie looked up at the Clinic's roof which half of it was missing, and had plastic on it "Wow, storm damage right?"
Katie nodded "We had a tornado here, not long ago" she looked over at Max "How are you Max?"
Max "im alright Katie thanks please take care of the others"
Marshall suddenly passed out falling into Max, Hannah placed Cassie on a cushion then checked Marshall
"Is he ok?" Chase asked worried
Hannah frowned "I think he's exhausted"
"Max? Mind popping him over there" Katie said pointing to another table
Max did as was asked of him and put Marshall were Katie asked before lying on the floor himself
Katie finished fixing Rocky up, she pulled a blanket over the Mix-breed and turned to Max, kneeling besides him "I think you need rest Max"
Max looked at Katie and nodded "I agree"
Katie lifted him up placing him next to Marshall on the same table "What about you Chase?"
"I'm fine Katie" Chase said sitting besides Cassie
"And Cassie? How is she?" Katie asked Hannah
Hannah looked at Cassie "She'll be ok, she's just sleeping"
Katie nodded "Aright then, you all get some rest I'll let Ryder know you're all here safe" she said smiling
Rocky started to scream, and toss and turn
Natalie placed her hand on his head "Nightmare, and a nasty one, I'm afraid I do not have the power to help him, Max maybe you can do something? I can try and give you more power"
Max sighed "sadly I can't do much about nightmares but I can give it my best shot I will need some power but"
"Alright Max" Natalie knelt in front of him, she held out her hand which glowed white, and a small white rocky appeared in it "This may look small, but its very powerful, take it and place it in your paw your body will then absorb it giving you power"
"NOOO!" Rocky screamed loudly, his body shaking
Katie was at his side in seconds, she felt his pulse, a worried look appeared on her face
"What is it?" Marshall asked looking at her
"His pulse.. it's racing, what ever he's having a nightmare about is killing him" Katie said placing her hand on Rocky's head
Natalie looked at Max "Hurry Max, take the rock, or Rocky will die"
To be continued