Act 1

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The curtains opens, followed by people clapping their hands, awaiting the story they will watch very soon. Lighting from the spotlights on the trees and a dim one from the Lookout are enough to bestow the soon to be dark stage. Hustling noises crowded the place, only to be hushed by a sudden voice. Everyone turns their attention to the narrator who is walking to the middle of the stage. There he stands, Cap'n Turbot, wearing a, very, unique clothing.

"This story began in a beautiful kingdom of Adventure Bay," he began continuously walking around on the stage before stopping at the side.

"There once was a pup named Cinderella wait no, that's the original name… um… Rella, Skye…" Cap'n Turbot tapped his chin. Clearly he must have forgot his lines, earning snickering from the audience. A muzzle peeked out from the curtains silently whispering, "It's Skyerella, Cap'n!"

"Oh yes that's it!" Cap'n Turbot nods and cleared his throat again. "In a beautiful kingdom of Adventure Bay lives a pup named Skyerella or rather called as Skye."

A Cockapoo wearing a simple but dusty dress enters the stage with a brush on her paw. An apron is tied around her waist making her more convincing as a maid. She stops in the middle and started brushing the floor.

"She lives with her two owners, Goodway and Katie, and their husky, Everest."

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Behind the curtains, a 10 year old boy and a Chocolate Labrador were watching. "Hey Wyder, I thought the play was Cindewella and wasn't she supposed to have two step-sisters?" Zuma asked with questioning eyes. His way on talking making Ryder chuckled.

"We have to be creative with this play," the boy simply replied, patting Zuma's head. "Don't you think so?" Zuma nods in agreement.
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Cap'n Turbot was holding a script while mumbling them quickly, but he quickly realized that everybody was staring at him. He threw the script behind the curtains and it seemed to hit someone (or somepup). "Oops, sorry Marshall," he whispered. "And uh…" he turned back to the audiences who had been waiting for the narrator to continue.

"Ahem, Skye was a kind-hearted pup who loves to help but sadly, her two owners and her new so called step sister didn't like her at all."

The captain backs away slowly then, with a sudden panic, he rushed behind the curtains. "You okay, Marshall?" he asked, trying to be quiet as possible (but ends up shouting). Then another voice rings loudly, "I'm okay!"

Skye quickly says her line to distract the audience from the loud shouting. "I!" she sarcastically said loudly while giving obvious glances at the two, making them cover their mouth. "Have to clean the floor then wash the laundry next. I hope I have enough time before-"

A sudden creek from the door startles her.

From the other side, Mayor Goodway and Katie step in with dresses (and Mayor Goodway with her usual red purse) very different from Skye's simple one. Behind them, a Husky wearing a teal with yellow stripes dress and a bow around her neck follows. She looked like a really rich pup.

"Skyerella, Come here!" Mayor Goodway called with a stern voice. An 'uh-oh' escaped from Skye's mouth as she runs towards her owner. "y-yes, ma'am?" she stuttered, scared of what her owner will do to her. "Have you done the chores?" she continued with a disgusted look etched on her face. Skye shook her head slowly while looking down to her paws, "I'm sorry ma'am…"

The blonde haired girl groaned at what she heard. "Ugh! You never do your work right!" Katie walks pass the pup, the disappointed look on her face made Skye shrunk at her place. Once the girl left, a heavy sigh made the Cockapoo look up, eyes towards a hateful pair from a Husky.

"You can't do anything right! That's why I'm the favorite pup around here!" Everest bashed leaving Skye got hit by the comment. She can feel her eyes getting glossy but before it could show, Mayor Goodway snapped her.

"Hey! What are you doing standing here?! Go back and do your chores! And you better finish it!" she walked away and scoffed, "that's why your owner left you."

"BOOOOOO!" the crowd simultaneously mocked. Everybody was standing, looking angered. One almost threw a soda can.

"WHY ARE YOU SO EVIL MAYOR GOODWAY?!" Alex yelled, raising his popcorn up. "Poor Skye!" another chimed in and everyone started blabbering critics. Hearing this, Mayor Goodway instantly heated up.

"I'm just saying my lines and keeping my character!" the mayor defended herself. "Besides it's only a play! I'm not like that! I won't say anything mean towards Skye! Right, Skye? No hard feelings, right?" she asked, hoping to get some support.

Skye giggled, "this is just a play~!"

They all calmed down, feeling reassured and went back to their seat. However the person who almost threw a soda…

Literally threw it.

"Go trash somewhere else!" Rocky, the one who's handling the show scolded walking into the spotlight with his pincer arm, picking the soda up, and then walk away. "There's even some soda left! Be grateful!"

That person just shrugged with an 'I don't care' face (Rocky had an urge to throw the can back to him). "Okay, back to the play!" he said, exiting the stage. "Right away, Producer Rocky!" Everest saluted and laughed followed by Katie.

Francois then came out from the back stage, pushing a couch. Jake walks in too with a coffee table then hurry with Francois out.

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"They're helping with the setting too, if you're wondering," Rocky explained to the confused Rubble. "Francois said he wanted to help so he got the role of changing the scenes and to help Jake!"

At the same time, Francois huffed inside. "And it iz very… tiring," He flopped down. "I pushed ze couch alone, producer!" Francois said again, referring to Rocky as the producer. "Thanks for helping, Francois!" both pups laughed.

"Hey Rocky," Rubble said. "Why is everybody calling you producer again?"

Rocky then give the English bulldog a proud grin. "I'm the one who controls the set and the lighting and stuff! I got a role but Katie will give me a bath if I accept," he shivered at the thought. "So... the role was given to you!"

Rubble stares at the mixed breed for awhile, not catching the entire thing.

"Wait... what's my role again?"
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"Skye wasn't actually Goodway's pup. She was forced to take care of her because Skye was her brother's precious pup, as they all say. That really annoys Goodway so as Katie, her daughter. They don't want to take care of an unknown pup! However, they still wanted to keep their good name so they accepted and pretended that they 'love' her and decided to give her another name which everybody agreed, Skyerella.

"They often mock her name for being weird and that they name her that to make fun of her, more came from the Husky. What make it hurts more is that whenever that pup does wrong, Skye got the blame. Why? Because Goodway's and Katie's one true pup is Everest. That's why they always left Skye for chores and shower Everest with many things," said Cap'n Turbot.

"Wow... this is a highly new improved Cinderella story played by both man and pups consisting 3 outstanding acts – which will be performed tonight as well – and it might will win an award!" he exclaimed too loudly and thought too high. Everybody, even the actors, stare confusingly at him. "I mean…," he chuckled nervously and when it died down, he quickly escape (probably tripped on something while doing that).

Skye finally finished brushing the floor. She wiped her sweat and went downstairs to do the laundry. Walking through the hallways, she bites a basket of dirty clothes and pulling it, silently wishing that she has hands to do it.

"Hey, Skyerella!"

She immediately recognized the insulting voice. "Yes, Everest?" she asked calmly with a small smile.

"Weird name you have there, Skyerella," Everest said again trying to get a reaction from the other pup who was actually a bit taken back. But Skye didn't want to let Everest win like always. She stayed quiet, and this is making Everest annoyed, "you're boring!"

Everest glares at the smaller pup for a brief moment until she remembers what she was going to do. "Oh! Have you notice the bow my master has gave me? It's pretty isn't it?" she pointed a sparkly bow around her neck with her paw, praising herself. To be fair, Skye thinks it is really pretty. But jealousy is wrong and it's an awful thing to do. It will make her just the same as they are.

She has to be grateful that they still give her food and a place to stay… even though it wasn't really appropriate.

Skye pushed the basket with her body, relaxing her tired jaw, completely ignoring Everest's show-off. "You're ignoring me, aren't you?!" the Husky yelled angrily at her. Usually, Everest will call out for her owners and they will deal with Skye, but this time she doesn't really care.

"Well, I could call my owners to scold you and stuff right now but I," she sighed. "I am really tired right now to do so. We were busy shopping the entire day!" Everest pulled her bow and gently put it on the pile of clothes. "I leave it to you. Make sure it's still pretty after you wash it! Don't ruin it!" she threatened and walks off.

"As she disappeared to the corner, Skye sighed and pushed it downstairs. It's heavy, very heavy, and washing all of it will take lots of time," Cap'n Turbot reappeared with looks of sympathy. He shuddered while letting go a little sob. Of course he couldn't help himself and runs towards the pup and hug her.

"Oh you poor little pup! Don't worry! I'll call the PAW Patrol!" The captain quickly reaches his phone, "Ryder! We have an emergency!" he screamed hysterically.

"Uh, Cap'n?" Skye asked with a wheeze, struggling from Cap'n Turbot's grasp. "This is just a play!"

A short amount of time later, Cap'n Turbot finally realized and instantly released Skye from his death hug. He chuckled nervously, getting all flustered.

"Oh, Horatio!" Francois face-palmed watching his cousin embarrasses himself. Everybody can't hold it but laugh and the Cap'n turned bright red.

Cap'n Turbot ran back to his position, doing his usual throat clearing but with a lack of confidence. "She has a list of chores to do, and only one more left after doing the laundry: feed the animals."

After doing the laundries, before completing her last chore, Skye went to the kitchen. Making some tea is surely hard if you only have paws, but she managed to do it, whatever the condition is. Putting the cups and teapot on a trolley, she stood on her hind legs. And with a huff, she pushed it into a room at the center of the house. There, she saw her two masters and Everest relaxing.

"Finally, what took you so long?" Katie straightens her back, pouring her tea into the cup. "I'm sorry, miss Katie," Skye replied plainly.

Mayor Goodway who was currently reading a book took a sip on the warm tea. "Katie, when is my bath time?" Everest pouted. The blonde haired smile warmly as she patted her head. "I'll give you a bath after tea, Everest."

"That is the affection Skye never receive after her last owner, the owner who truly loved her, has deceased. When she addresses the two with ma'am and miss, Everest just call them casually. Hence, she is the pup they cared and Skye is the 'servant'."

What Cap'n Turbot said really make the crowd go teary.

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"whoa," Jake exclaimed widely. "Tough crowd." He glances over Francois who was sniffing, looks like he's going to cry. "ZE POOR PUP!" he cried, almost screaming. Jake can only laugh and roll his eyes
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Realizing she's no more needed in the room, Skye pushed the trolley towards the exit. But before she can went through, Katie calls her. "Skye?"

Skye turn her head around while balancing so she won't fall. "Yes, miss Katie?"

"Have you given Cali a bath?"

Skye was in shocked.

"Oh, forgot to tell you all. Katie has a very, very annoying cat named Cali. And wow she's a handful. Just like her bossy owner, Cali is a very spoiled feline. Always trying to give Skye a bad day," Cap'n Turbot and the audience shook their finger. "Tsk, tsk, tsk!"

"Cali's not really like that, Cap'n!" Katie stood up. But as quick as she stands she went back to her seat, glancing at her surroundings. "Sometimes…"

"Tsk, tsk, tsk!"

"Hey!"

"Uh," Everest nudges Katie's leg, reminding her that the show is still ongoing. "Er… She probably forgot her again!" Everest accused. "She is a clumsy pup!"

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A Dalmatian and a German shepherd were watching the act behind the curtains. "I feel bad for Skye, even though it's just a play," Chase said. "She really is clumsy. How can she forget something as big as Cali? I'm guessing she's gonna bump into everybody next!" Marshall added.

"I know right, that sounds really familiar," Chase said again while rolling his eyes, glancing at Marshall.

"Really?"

"Yeah, reaaaaaally, like it was standing next to me."

"But I'm standing next to you!"

Chase laughed leaving Marshall still confused on what his friend is trying to say.
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Oh no, the cat! Skye thought.

"Well, she can't deny the fact that she did forgot to give Cali a bath. And boy she's not an easy one with bathing. Sounds familiar, don't you think so?" Cap'n Turbot asked the audience which they all agree, smiling towards Rocky. "Heheheh," Rocky sheepishly rubs the back of his head.

"I'll, uh, give her a bath right away-"

"No need!" Mayor Goodway snapped her. "Just continue to do your chores or no dinner tonight!"

Katie glares at her and Everest gives her a winning smirk. Skye nodded sadly before closing the door and at the same time Cali walks inside the room with a smug face and swiped her tail to Skye's face nonchalantly. Cali jumps onto her owner's lap and purred. "There you are Cali~!"

After giving a long sigh, Skye walked through the hallways and then to the back door. After a busy work, she wanted to meet her friends. Her friends can cheer her up from her sadness and hang out with her when she's lonely. Too bad they can't talk. The Cockapoo opens the door widely and with a sweet smile she called out.

"Snacks everybody!"

None replied but then the place was filled with rustling noises. Jumping from behind the hay, a group of rabbits are eagerly hopping near Skye. "Hi, bunnies~!" she greeted happily to see her furry friends. And from the same direction the chickens rushed in along with a cow. The cow mooed lazily making Skye chuckle. "Hello to you too, Bettina!"

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Zuma stares at the animals with a confused look. "Where did the animals came from?" he asked.

"We hired some from farmer Yumi!" Rubble replied with a giggle. The Chocolate Labrador gives out a long 'ooh' and suddenly wags his tail excitedly. "Oh yeah, it's our time now! This will be totally awesome, dude!"

"Of course but hey, Where's Garbie?" both of them look around them and noticed a goat eating something red.

"Gawbie!" Zuma laughed. "Don't eat the curtains!"
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Skye opens the shack door, revealing sacks of corns and carrots. She pushed the sacks until it fell down. The corns and carrots are scattered on the ground to the animals delight. They quickly hurry towards the food and started munching it, enjoying their afternoon snack. Skye giggled as she watches them eat.

"Wow, you guys are hungry. Eat up!" she said. Even though her own stomach is growling right now, but that's okay, at least her friends are happy. Seeing other people's happiness already makes her happy too.

"Skye, Skye!"

Two voices call out for her name. Skye turns around to see two pups hanging on the fence. "Done with the chores?" Zuma asked while climbing down the fence. "Have any free time? Let's play! Zuma here had a very 'interesting' idea. It made me super sleepy," Rubble jokingly teased.

The Chocolate Lab frowns. "Hey!"

"Haha, hi Zuma, Rubble," Skye smiled.

"I heard someone said it's snack time! Got some for us, Skye?" Rubble asked before jumping over the fence. "Yeah!" Zuma nodded.

Even though she really wanted to say 'yes', she shook her head to her best friends. "No, sorry guys," she replied honestly.

Rubble and Zuma are Skye's friends from the village nearby, her friends that can talk. They often visit Skye to play or to get snacks (hey, they're still pups, right?). Both of them are younger than Skye and she is very happy to have their company. They always know how to cheer up her busy day.

Not like her two owners and Everest, Rubble and Zuma were never disappointed if Skye is too busy or didn't bring them anything. They have high tolerance towards the pup and, just like her, are happy to be around her anytime. "Nah, that's okay!" Zuma smiled.

"How's your family?" Rubble asked.

"Are they being hard on you again?"

"No," she waved her paw around. "Nothing new, just like always. Cali gave me a bit of trouble, though."

The English bulldog groaned. "Ugh, Cali."

Zuma rolled his eyes. "Always Cali."

Skye nodded and sighed. They stayed quiet for a few seconds before Rubble remembers something. "By the way," he pushed a couple of loosen planks, creating some space between the fences. "We found Garbie eating the curtains – I mean – something on our way here."

Then a goat walks through the space with a mouth full of red cloth (the curtains). "Gawbie! I told you not to eat the curtains!" Zuma whisper shouted at the goat, only receiving an 'I don't care' reaction to his face.

"Looks like she's already full," Skye giggled. "And so are the others."

At the background, the rabbits, chickens, and Bettina are laying on the ground with a satisfied look on their faces. From the center of the crowded and full group of animals, a chicken walks quickly towards Skye and give her - what Skye thought - a feathery cuddle.

This chick is different than the others. She has neat and clean feathers and an ankle bracelet around its leg, that's definitely Mayor Goodway's.

"Aw, you're the only one in the house who likes me Chickaletta!" Skye cuddles her back. Chickaletta stays on the pup's brace for awhile before seeing a corn near Skye's paws. She quickly pecked it and ran away. "Uh…"

"Sheesh, and probably a gweedy one!" Zuma added as the other two chuckled in agreement.

"Yes, that's the everyday life of Skyrella. When her family never loved her, she is happy to have great friends. She always smiles at her troubles because she knows she can overcome it. Her life is indeed very hard, but Skye never stopped dreaming and hoping that one day… she will get her happily ever after."

*The curtains closed to end Act 1*

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A/N: Thanks for reading my first fanfic guys and gals! There are still 2 more Acts left and I'm excited to continue this story! :D

I also have the 'Behind the Curtains' scenes under the '~~~'!

Oh yeah, by the way, the Cap'n Turbot saying how great the script was, I'm not pointing that I'm a good writer. In the story, Ryder and the pups made it! So they're the great writers! :D

Critique are always welcome~

If you have any questions, feel free to ask! Maybe Producer Rocky here can help me answer them too ;P

P.s. Review this story and tell me what you think!

Till next time,

TinyCupcake