Hey everyone!

So this is my first fic in the Paw Patrol Fandom, I hope you like it!

Just FYI: The first three chapters alternate between two different POV's until they merge at the end of the third. Just wanted to clarify. (There's a reason for this which is explained in a later chapter.)

Also, it will eventually become a Rocky x Zuma pairing (my OTP) & this takes place before Rubble - Sorry Rubble fans. Enjoy!

The golden sun began to rise, looking as if it had just surfaced from the depths of the sea. It's first orange rays mirrored on the bay, lighting a path from the horizon to the sandy shore. Bird songs filled the emptiness while a late summer breeze drifted faintly through the air carrying with it the smell of the sweet, salty bay. Kite surfers and fishermen were already on the water taking advantage of its quiet calm while others drank coffee or walked along the rippling waves.

A tan paw reached around tiredly searching for the button to open his pup house door. Leaning on his front paws, elongating his back, Chase grumbled as he stretched the stiffness from the night away. "Wow, that's a sunrise." He said quietly to himself while he gave his eyes a chance to adjust to the gleaming sky. After a long drink of water to quench his dry morning mouth, Chase froze and a beaming smile formed on his muzzle when he realized what today was. "Yes!"

Taking one look around at the other pups who were still sleeping soundly, Chase rushed inside to get his gear and quickly came back out to wake them up for their day. "Marshall," whispered Chase as he stood in front of a red pup house, "Wake up buddy." The snoring, drooling dally pup was out cold laying halfway in his house and half on the ramp in front of it. A teddy bear was snug between his paws and small grumbles were escaping his mouth. Chase nudged Marshall's shoulder with his paw, "Marshall!"

"Five more minutes..." mumbled the sleeping pup before getting back to his snoring.

"Marshall, wake up!" He shouted now but still got no response. Chase chuckled to himself "Alright, plan b then. Ruff, megaphone!" His pup pack popped opened immediately revealing a yellow megaphone which he moved towards the front of his muzzle. "Marshall! Wake up! Beach day!" The sound of his voice echo so loudly, even Chase had to take a step back.

Marshall's eyes flew open as he was jolted out of his deep sleep. Jumping up in fear, he hit his head on the roof of his pup house before rushing out, tripping over his teddy, smashing into the German Shepherd and sending them both to the ground in a matter of seconds.

"Ughh," the spotted pup groaned, "I'm okay..." continued Marshall as he rubbed his head. The pups looked at each other before bursting with laughter.

"Sorry," Chase said still laughing "I'm just excited for our day off!"

As they worked themselves back on their paws, two familiar faces crept groggily towards them, yawning in their half asleep state. "Chase..." Skye started with a hint of irritation, "Why don't you wake the whole town while you're at it with that thing!" Her bright pink eyes shot Chase a look that could burn a hole through him.

"Sorry you guys but today's our first day off in I don't know how long. I guess I'm just a tad excited."

"I'd say." Replied Rocky sarcastically as he rubbed his ears in hopes of getting the ringing to stop.

"I know, I can't wait either!" Yipped Skye with a wagging tail, transforming in to her bubbly self. "Let's take to the beach!"

Rocky however, didn't share the same excitement as the others for the beach. "Sure you guys don't wanna go somewhere, you know...dry maybe?" He asked, hoping for an answer he knew he wasn't going to get.

"Oh Rocky, you know you'll have fun once we get there. We can play volleyball, build sandcastles, all that dry stuff." Replied Marshall with a small laugh.

"Yeah, yeah, yeah. You better not splash me either."

The pups shared a moment of laughter.

"Come on guys, let's go see if Ryder's awake yet." Chase shouted as he already started making his way inside the lookout.

The front doors opened automatically as the four of them ran inside barking, yipping, and howling with excitement. Before even reaching the elevator inside to their leaders floor, they were greeted with a smile by a young boy who had his sunglasses, hat, and swim gear already on. "Hi pups, glad to see you're all awake," Ryder said as he knelt down stretching his arms wide and the four of them ran towards their leader. "Who's hungry?" He asked as he scratched and rubbed bellies before standing and resting his hands on his hips.

"Most definitely Ryder sir," answered Chase, wagging his tail.

"Me! Me!" Yelled Marshall.

"You bet I am!" Rocky replied staring at the food bowl that was now coming his way.

"Thanks Ryder, you're the best."

Ryder was just as excited for this much needed break as the pups were. The long hours and the high amount of labor intensive rescues they were getting lately, began to take a toll on the ten year olds mind and body and was showing through. Ryder never complained about his responsibilities but he was still a kid and at the suggestion of Mayor Goodway - Katie, Capt'n Turbot, herself and the rest of the community would look after Adventure Bay for the day while they'd be gone. He decided to take her offer but of course not without slight hesitation at first. "Mayor Goodway has everything she'll need so whenever you pups are full, let's get going."

"Ryder I'm sure everything will be okay." Skye said reassuringly sensing the anxiety from Ryder about leaving town.

"Thanks Skye. I just don't want something to happen and us not be able to help in time. Did you pups know the four of you did 20 rescues this week?"

"Wow, no wonder my legs feel like jello!"

Chase countered sarcastically, "You're legs are always jello Marshall."

Ryder and the Pups were traveling to another town several miles away by the name of Coral City to spend their day. A little break from Adventure Bay and a change of scenery would be good for everyone. After gobbling up their food, they made their way outside and loaded their vehicles. "Ruff," they shouted in unison, "Vehicle!" Just like that, the four houses that surrounded the base of the lookout tower began to whirl while their metal frames clamored and hummed before each one transformed into their respective vehicles.

"Paw Patrol is on a roll - To fun that is!" Shouted Ryder, joining the pups on his ATV and without delay, they were off.

Despite the "City" part of Coral City, it was more of a quiet, family beach then it was a tourist attraction. There were no boardwalks, loud obnoxious music, or overpriced, cheaply made souvenirs in every other shop that littered the strip as is common at those types of beaches.

Instead, there was just a small parking lot that had only sand in between it and the vast blue ocean. Beach houses lined the cliffs and their windows reflected the sun standing out like beacons. Waves crashed into the glistening white sand and seagulls flew over head.

Skye landed her copter while the others hopped out after driving for what seemed like hours. They couldn't help but stare in awe as they took in the new and breathtaking views. Looking one way, there were natural rock cliffs that stood tall and jagged out of the ocean, getting pounded by huge waves and misted by the remnants of their fury. The other way housed a lifeguard shack and several self- standing showers for visitors to rinse off in.

"Hey, I wonder why those are blocked off," Asked Marshall pointing to several spots in the sand that were tied off with rope marked by "Off Limits" signs.

"I'd say so no one disturbs the baby sea turtles before they hatch." Replied Ryder.

"Oh I love baby sea turtles, they're so cute!"

Rocky helped Ryder set up there spot while the others took off into the ocean. "I love the ocean but why's it gotta be so wet? Ew." Questioned Rocky, shivering as he thought of himself getting wet making Ryder chuckle.

"Come on guys, let's play!" Shouted Chase and that's exactly what they all did. They played volleyball, tag, they built sand castles, ate tons of pup treats, and all swam in the ocean except Rocky who was now napping in the hot sun on his green towel.

"I'm so glad we got to do this today Ryder," said Marshall as they sat down with Rocky for a break from swimming.

"Me too pups. You all deserve it, you work so hard as a team protecting Adventure Bay. To be honest it's so long overdue we've just been swamped as you guys are well aware." Ryder continued, "Hopefully we can find ourselves those pups soon to fill the other two spots I was talking about."

"They'll come along sooner or later," Chase said with encouragement as he sprawled out in the warm sand.

"Yeah Ryder," said Skye smiling, her pink eyes glistening in the sun, "Until then you know we'll do everything we can to help!"

Rocky and Marshall nuzzled their owner, wagging their tails in agreement with the others. "We got this!" The two said in unison earning a laugh from the others.

"It would be nice to have help out on water rescues and someone to help with moving heavy things. But, right now, I have the best team I could've ever asked for. You're all such good pups." Ryder said standing up dusting the sand off his hands and pants.

Hours had passed by like they were mere seconds. Everyone was relaxed and beaming with happiness as all their stressed melted out to sea. Chase was checking out the rock cliffs in the distance and noticed there was a path for exploring and sight seeing that were being taken advantage by couples holding hands and photographers trying to get that perfect shot. "You guys wanna take a walk before we have to head home?" He asked the group.

"Let's do it!" Rocky said all ready to go.

"I'm fired up!" Replied Marshall with excitement.

"The sun will set soon. Come on pups, let's enjoy every last minute while we can." Ryder motioned with his hand for the group to follow him. They raced towards the cliffs and stirred the up the sand as their paws moved as fast as they could. The cliffs rose from the seabed, towering over everyone like skyscrapers. Their stone faces flashed colors of deep blues and coral reds and as the further they walked along the tops, the more the ocean surrounded them. No one could predict what would happen next or how quickly the seemingly perfect end to their day would change their lives forever.