Chapter 0: Prologue "Another failed scheme"

A/N: Some characters might be o.o.c. but that's just for the development of the story. By the way, it's my first fanfic ever. In addition to that, English isn't my mother tongue. So please don't light up the torches and lift the pitchforks if my grammar and/or my choice of words may be a bit rough sometimes. I apologize beforehand for that. I do not own Paw Patrol or the original characters. I only own my OCs and the general idea. Enjoy reading.

"But she wasn't supposed to get hurt!" a small white pup exclaimed, her purple eyes glowing with anger. The other dog, a grown Golden Retriever, glared down at her. "You should then have specified the terms of our agreement. It was said that you wished to become the queen and my part was to clear the way which is exactly what I was trying to do until you decided to interrupt", he growled. "But that wasn't part of the plan!" the small pup said not backing down. "I just hope I can clear my name out of this mess. Don't think it is one of those your-word-against-mine-situations. First: you can't enter the castle without the guards noticing you. Second: the princess knows I never want her to get hurt." "We'll see. You better pay me or else you'll regret it." "Fine. Here you go. I hope you enjoy your hamburgers" she said turning to leave after she pawed over said hamburgers. "By the way, besides me wanting to become queen I really like the princess."

Unbeknownst to them they were overheard by a certain German Shepherd pup recording the conversation they had. 'I knew Sweetie somehow was involved in this case. Although I must admit I didn't think she would sink so low as to get help from a real criminal like Revenge' he thought to himself. "Ryder, come in" he said talking into his pup tag. "I've got some new information to this case." "Thanks, Chase. Please come back to the castle. We want to discuss our next steps" a ten year old boy, who is called Ryder, answered. "I'll be right there but I doubt that we need more steps. You will think so too when you hear what I just recorded. By the way, how's the princess?" "Thanks for your concern. She's gotten better, but not as much as I wished." "I see. See you in a few minutes."

Half an hour later they all listened to the recording Chase took. After hearing that Sweetie was behind this scheme, the princess who joined this meeting, against the advice of both the castle's doctor and Marshall being the pup team's medic, got furious. She ordered the guards to bring Sweetie to the throne room. There she asked her pup whether she knew who was responsible for the injuries she suffered. Not knowing how much the princess knew or not knew Sweetie decided on a story which was half true. In her version there only was a dog intruding the castle and she was about to fence this someone off when the princess turned up and got hurt.

"LIAR!" the princess screamed. "You were the one letting the 'intruder' in to get rid of me. I must say, of all the evil schemes you had so far this was by far the most horrible one." "B… But princess, I …" She never got the chance to finish this sentence because the princess wasn't in the mood to hear more apologies out of Sweetie.

"As princess of Barkingburg and as your owner I have to choose your punishment. For treason there usually is only one sentence to choose but you were my pup for some years now. I don't want to see you dead so you are just sent into exile! You are not allowed to stay in my castle or my land anymore." The whole room fell silent except for the crying Sweetie. "But princess, don't you think it still is too hard of a punishment to her?" feeling kind of sorry for the sad bundle of fur looking lost Ryder tried to reason with the princess. "I know she can be a bit of pain in the neck but all she knew was being your pet. Due to all respect but you take everything from her. Her home, all the family she knows and the chance to become a better pup. Personally, I believe all she ever wanted was someone who loves her because of who she really is. By the way, it's nearly Christmas. Do you really think, Santa Clause would appreciate your current behavior?" All people were stunned, most of them all Ryder himself, that he defended Sweetie. "I won't change my mind." the princess said after overcoming the shock. "Well, then there's only one thing we can do. We're taking her with us, training her to become a good pup and finding her a good home. Good bye, princess" Ryder said gritting his teeth during the last words. He can't stand Sweetie's usual attitude but leaving her heartbroken like she was there he would have liked even less. He always believed in the good in everyone.

Leaving the room he lifted her up and held her tight feeling the little body trembling with fear of her future. "Shhh, it's okay, Sweetie. You're in good hands and paws" he tried to calm her down. Somehow it worked. Feeling the warmth of his body, his good will and that he meant no harm for her, at least for now, made her fell asleep. "I hope you guys help me with this. I don't want her to get hurt more than she got right now. Can you copy?" he asked his pups while entering the Air Patroller. "Of course we will, Ryder!" the pups exclaimed unison. "Don't wake her up. I'm glad she can at least sleep after what has happened here. Let's make it to a Paw Patrol mission. Marshall, I ask you to watch her condition. Skye, you'll be in charge when she wakes up. You'll show her around and explain things to her." Ryder said smiling at the big eyes the two pups giving him. "By the way, I don't want to forget to tell you that you are all good pups.

A/N: That was the prologue. I had fun writing it. Hope you enjoyed reading it, too. I'm writing in different POVs beginning with the next chapter. Wait for it! Until then, have fun. Pepper87