Mission PAW: Family Legacy

Ch 11: Aftermath

Everyone stood in silence and shock. They had won the battle but at a cost. The pups and Ryder felt awful that they weren't able to help Almuzar. They had always been able to help people. And even after all Almuzar did, they were still willing to forgive him. But he ended up dying vengeance consumed and angry.

Sweetie, Mayor Humdinger, and the kittens were unconscious, and black knight armor was everywhere. Everyone was exhausted and emotionally drained. Even Sid and Arrby felt bad. Their first mission with the PAW Patrol, and they weren't able save everyone.

"So what now?" Rubble asked.

"I don't know." Ryder replied

"Ryder, we're sorry we weren't able to help save the sorcerer." Sid said.

"Yeah, our first mission as good guys and someone died." Arrby added.

"Don't apologize, you guys did great." Ryder replied.

"Ryder, pups!" Mayor Goodway's voice called out. She and the citizens of Adventure Bay rushed in.

"We were seeing all kinds of light from up here and were worried about you." Captain Turbot said

"Wait, where's Almuzar?" Katie asked.

The pups were silent for a second before answering.

"The Diamond of Mortality shattered, and since his soul was bound to it, he died." Rocky replied with a sad tone.

"Yeah, but we weren't able to help him let go of his thirst for vengeance." Marshall added.

"We're so sorry pups." Mr. Porter said.

"It's ok, we just wanted to help him." Skye said, "I just hope our ancestors aren't mad at us."

"Of course we aren't." Skyler's voice said as she and the other Knights manifested.

"You aren't?" Chase asked.

"Of course not." Chance replied, "You risked your lives to save your home."

"But we couldn't save Almuzar." the Princess sighed.

"I don't think he wanted to be saved Princess." Charles said, "Vengeance blackens and consumes the soul. He fell into that pit years ago. He probably couldn't be saved. And I don't think we could've saved him either."

"But it's alright." Blaze said, "Because saving many is better than saving none at all."

"I guess you're right." Marshall replied.

At that moment, Ryder fell unconscious. The exhaustion and injuries had taken its toll and was proving fatal for the 10 year old.

"Oh my word, what happened?!" Mayor Goodway exclaimed.

"Almuzar shot the scepter at us, and Ryder jumped in front and the bolt hit him." Arrby exclaimed.

"His injuries are even worse now and beyond my EMT skills." Marshall said.

"Hold on a minute." Charles said. He floated down and put his hands on Ryder's chest. His hands glowed and he removed them a few moments later. Ryder then woke up.

"There. I stopped the internal bleeding and lessened the severity of the wounds, so he's no longer in danger of dying. But he'll still need to take it easy." Charles said.

"Thank you Charles." Marshall said in relief.

"And thank you for rescuing me." said a female voice. It was Sarah. When Almuzar died, the spell that kept her captive broke, and she floated to Charles's side and held his hand.

"Anytime." Ryder said, "Whenever you're in trouble, just yelp for help."

"We most certainly will." Richard said smiling. The spirits of the Knights and Sarah then vanished.