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Chapter 2 - Gangsta Life

Featured Character: Blaster Husky

Adventure Bay

GENERAL CHAPTER

Blas wiped the sweat from his brow as he tightened the last bolt on the motorcycle engine. The sun beat down on Adventure Bay, casting long shadows across the workshop where Blas, the former Phoenix Gang member turned mechanic pup of the PAW Patrol, plied his trade. It had been a busy day, with repairs stacking up faster than he could handle them, but as he stood back to admire his handiwork, a sense of satisfaction washed over him.

Just as he was about to step away from the bike, a voice called out from the doorway, breaking his concentration.

"Hey, Blas! Long time no see!"

Blas looked up to see three figures standing in the doorway. His heart sank as he recognized them: Gasket, his cousin, and two of his former gang members, Dwayne and Hubcap. They were the last people he expected to see in Adventure Bay, let alone in his workshop.

"What are you three doing here?" Blas asked, trying to keep his voice steady.

Gasket stepped forward, a sly grin spreading across her face. "We heard you were in town, so we thought we'd come by and say hello."

Blas narrowed his eyes. He knew Gasket too well to believe her innocent act. She was always up to something, and he had a feeling this visit was no exception.

"What do you want?" Blas asked, crossing his arms defensively.

Gasket shrugged, her grin never faltering. "Just thought we'd catch up, see how you're doing. Maybe talk about old times."

Blas shook his head. "I don't have time for this. I've moved on from that life."

Dwayne stepped forward, his expression serious. "Come on, Blas. You were the best of us. We could use someone like you again."

Blas sighed, running a hand through his fur. He had spent years trying to leave his past behind him, but it seemed like it always had a way of catching up to him.

"I'm not interested," Blas said firmly. "I have a good thing going here in Adventure Bay. I'm not going to throw it all away for some petty crimes."

Gasket's grin faded, replaced by a look of anger. "You used to be cool, Blas. What happened to you?"

Blas bristled at her words. He knew Gasket was just trying to get under his skin, but it still hurt to hear her say them.

"What happened to me is that I grew up," Blas snapped. "I realized there's more to life than running around causing trouble."

Gasket scowled, her temper flaring. "Fine, if that's how you feel. But don't expect us to stick around and watch you waste your life away in this boring little town."

With that, Gasket turned on her heel and stormed out of the workshop, Dwayne and Hubcap following close behind. Blas watched them go, feeling a mix of relief and sadness wash over him.

He knew he had made the right choice in leaving the trio behind, but a part of him still missed the thrill of the chase, the camaraderie of his old friends. But as he looked around at the life he had built for himself in Adventure Bay, he knew he wouldn't trade it for anything.

With a heavy sigh, Blas turned back to the motorcycle on the workbench, determined to put the encounter behind him and focus on the task at hand. But deep down, he couldn't shake the feeling that his past was still lurking just around the corner, waiting for the perfect moment to catch up with him once again.

As Blas was about to lose himself in the rhythm of his work once more, the tinkling of the workshop doorbell drew his attention. He looked up to see his twin sister, Bliss, stepping inside, her bright eyes scanning the room until they landed on him.

"Blas! It's been too long," Bliss exclaimed, crossing the room to wrap him in a tight hug.

Blas returned the hug, grateful for the distraction from his earlier encounter with Gasket and the others. Bliss had always been his closest confidante, the one pup he could trust with anything.

"It's good to see you, Bliss," Blas said, pulling away to look at her. "What brings you to my workshop?"

Bliss smiled, a mischievous twinkle in her eye. "Just thought I'd come by and check up on my favorite brother. Plus, I wanted to see this famous workshop of yours in action."

Blas chuckled, shaking his head at his sister's antics. "Well, you're just in time to see me finish up a repair job. Come on, I'll show you around."

As Blas led Bliss around the workshop, showing her the various tools and machines he used in his work, he couldn't shake the feeling that he needed to talk to her about what had happened earlier. He needed her advice, her guidance, to help him make sense of his conflicting emotions.

Finally, as they stood by the workbench, Blas cleared his throat, steeling himself for the conversation to come.

"Bliss, I need to talk to you about something," Blas began, his voice serious.

Bliss turned to look at him, her expression curious. "What is it, Blas? You know you can tell me anything."

Blas took a deep breath, trying to find the right words. "Earlier today, Gasket, Dwayne, and Hubcap showed up here. They wanted me to rejoin the gang."

Bliss's eyes widened in surprise. "And what did you tell them?"

Blas hesitated, unsure of how to answer. "At first, I told them no. But now, I'm not so sure. Maybe they're right. Maybe I should give it another chance."

Bliss shook her head, her expression grave. "Blas, you know that's a terrible idea. Gasket treated us like dirt when we were part of that gang. She used us for her own selfish gain, and she'll do it to you again if you let her."

Blas felt a pang of guilt at his sister's words. He knew she was right, but a part of him couldn't help but wonder if there was a chance to make things right, to help Gasket change her ways.

"But what if I can help her change?" Blas countered, his voice pleading. "What if this is my chance to make things right, to finally put an end to all the hurt and pain we caused?"

Bliss sighed, shaking her head sadly. "Blas, people like Gasket don't change. They might pretend to, but deep down, they're still the same person they've always been. You can't save someone who doesn't want to be saved."

Blas felt a surge of frustration rising within him. He hated to admit it, but part of him knew his sister was right. But another part of him couldn't shake the feeling that he had to try, that he couldn't just walk away and leave Gasket to her own devices.

Before Bliss could say anything else, Blas turned away, his mind made up.

"I appreciate your concern, Bliss, but I have to do this," Blas said firmly. "I have to try and help Gasket, no matter what."

Bliss reached out to grab his arm, her eyes pleading with him to reconsider. "Blas, please don't do this. You're walking into a trap, and I don't want to see you get hurt."

But Blas was already pulling away, his mind made up. "I have to do this, Bliss. For both of us."

With that, Blas strode out of the workshop, leaving Bliss behind with a sinking feeling in her heart.

As Blas made his way through the streets of Adventure Bay, his thoughts raced with doubt and uncertainty. Was he making the right decision? Was he walking into a trap, as Bliss had warned? But despite his doubts, he couldn't shake the feeling that he had to try, that he couldn't just stand by and do nothing while Gasket spiraled further down her destructive path.

Finally, after what felt like hours of wandering, Blas spotted Gasket standing on a street corner, her arms crossed defiantly as she glared at the world around her. With a deep breath, Blas approached her, steeling himself for what was to come.

"Gasket," Blas said, his voice steady. "I've been thinking about what you said earlier, and I've decided... I want to rejoin the gang."

Gasket's eyes lit up with delight, a wicked grin spreading across her face. "Well, well, well, look who decided to come crawling back. I knew you couldn't resist the call of the wild forever, Blas."

Blas swallowed hard, pushing down the rising sense of unease in his stomach. "I'm serious, Gasket. I want to help you change, to make things right between us."

Gasket's grin widened, her eyes gleaming with malice. "Oh, don't worry, Blas. I have a feeling you're going to help me with my little plan after all."

As Blas rode through the streets of Adventure Bay with Gasket, Dwayne, and Hubcap, a sense of excitement bubbled within him. For the first time in a long time, he felt alive, the rush of adrenaline coursing through his veins as they caused chaos wherever they went.

But as the night wore on, Blas couldn't shake the feeling that something wasn't right. Gasket had been acting strangely, her orders becoming more and more sinister with each passing moment. And yet, Blas couldn't bring himself to question her, to doubt her intentions.

After all, he had convinced himself that Gasket had changed, that this was their chance to start anew, to put their troubled past behind them once and for all. But little did he know, Gasket had other plans in mind.

"Hey, Gasket, are you sure about this?" Blas asked. "It feels kind of... wrong."

"Relax, Blas. We're just having some fun. What's the harm in that?" Gasket chuckled.

"I don't know, it just doesn't feel right," Blas replied.

"Don't be such a stick in the mud, Blas. Live a little," Gasket smirked.

As they moved from one innocent task to the next, Blas found himself growing more and more uneasy. But each time he tried to voice his concerns, Gasket would simply brush him off, assuring him that everything was fine.

It wasn't until one fateful night, as they stood in the shadows of an alleyway, that Blas overheard Gasket whispering to Dwayne and Hubcap about her secret plan. The blood drained from his face as he listened to her words, the truth finally dawning on him.

Gasket hadn't changed at all. She had been using him all along, manipulating him into doing her dirty work while she carried out her true intentions behind his back.

"She's using me... She never changed..." Blas whispered to himself.

Without a moment's hesitation, Blas turned and fled, his heart pounding in his chest as he raced through the darkened streets, desperate to escape before it was too late.

But Gasket and the others were hot on his heels, their shouts echoing through the night as they chased him down. With each passing moment, Blas could feel their grip closing in on him, their intentions clear.

As he rounded a corner, Blas stumbled and fell to the ground, his breath coming in ragged gasps as he struggled to get back to his feet. But before he could make another move, Gasket and the others were upon him, their faces twisted with rage as they pinned him down.

"You thought you could just walk away, Blas? You thought you could betray us?" Gasket growled.

"I trusted you, Gasket. I thought you had changed," Blas growled back.

"Change? Why would I ever change?" Gasket laughed. "You're nothing but a pawn in my game, Blas. And now, it's time for you to pay the price."

Blas fought back with all his strength, but it was no use. Gasket and her cronies were too strong, too determined to let him escape. And as they rained blow after blow upon him, Blas felt his hope slipping away, his world crumbling around him.

"Are you not going to use your so called time powers?" Gasket laughed. "Ah, that's right! Some ghost lady removed them from you because you suck!"

But just when it seemed like all was lost, a familiar voice rang out through the darkness, cutting through the chaos like a beacon of light. It was Bliss, his twin sister, standing tall with a shovel in her hand, her eyes blazing with determination.

"Leave him alone, you monsters!" Bliss shouted, her voice ringing with authority.

Gasket and the others turned to face her, their expressions shifting from anger to surprise as they realized they had been caught off guard. But before they could react, Bliss swung the shovel with all her might, striking each of them on the head with a satisfying thud.

As Gasket, Dwayne, and Hubcap crumpled to the ground, unconscious and defeated, Blas felt a wave of relief wash over him. He staggered to his feet, his body aching from the fight, and pulled Bliss into a tight hug.

"Thank you, Bliss," he said, his voice choked with emotion. "I don't know what I would have done without you."

Bliss hugged him back, her eyes shining with pride. "We're in this together, Blas. Always."

With that, the Husky twins turned and made their way back to the PAW Patrol lookout, leaving Gasket and her cronies behind in the darkness. And as they walked, Blas couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude for the sister who had always been there for him, no matter what.

TIKTOK TIME

TikTok Title: Five PAW Patrol Things

[Opening shot of Blas sitting in the PAW Patrol lookout, holding his phone and speaking to the camera with a smile.]

Blas: Hey, everyone! It's Blas from the PAW Patrol, and today I'm going to share my top five favorite things about being part of this awesome team!

[Cut to Blas holding up his paw with fingers raised as he counts down.]

Blas: Number five: the awesome vehicles! I mean, who wouldn't want to ride around in a fire truck, a police car, or even a helicopter? It's like having your own personal fleet of cool rides!

[Cut to Blas nodding enthusiastically, then he raises another finger.]

Blas: Number four: the amazing missions! Whether we're rescuing kittens from trees or stopping a runaway train, every day is an adventure with the PAW Patrol!

[Cut to Blas looking determined, then he raises another finger.]

Blas: Number three: the awesome team! I've made some great friends here, and it's always fun working together to save the day!

[Cut to Blas smiling with his fellow PAW Patrol members in the background, then he raises another finger.]

Blas: Number two: the awesome gear! I mean, check out this cool pup-pack! It's got everything I need to get the job done, from tools to gadgets!

[Cut to Blas showing off his pup-pack, then he raises his last finger.]

Blas: And finally, number one: the awesome adventures! From snowy mountains to sandy beaches, there's never a dull moment with the PAW Patrol!

[Cut to Blas grinning, then his smile fades slightly as he looks off-camera.]

Blas: Oh, and one more thing...

[Cut to Bliss entering the room, a curious expression on her face.]

Blas: Remember that time I found your secret diary, Bliss?

[Bliss's eyes widen in shock, then she narrows them in annoyance.]

Bliss: Blas, you wouldn't dare...

Blas: Oh, but I did! And let me tell you, your aviator shenanigans with Skye were quite the read!

[Bliss's expression turns to anger as she clenches her fists, then she lunges at Blas, punching him in the arm.]

Bliss: You little sneak! How dare you read my diary!

[Blas winces slightly as he wasn't sent flying to the moon, but he grins in amusement.]

Blas: Hey, you left it lying around! Besides, it was worth it just to see the look on your face!

[Bliss sighs, her anger fading as she looks at Blas with a smile.]

Bliss: Sometimes I miss having powers...

[Blas nods sympathetically.]

Blas: Yeah, me too. But hey, at least we still make a pretty awesome team, powers or not!

[Bliss chuckles, then she nods in agreement.]

Bliss: Yeah, you're right about that, Blas.

Made by @/sohuskyblas

SONG COVER REMIX

DJ Rubble & Blas Husky - Everyday by Marshmellow & Logic (Song Cover Remix)

[BLAS HUSKY]

Yeah, ayy

I work hard every motherfuckin' day-ay-ay-ayy

I work hard, I work hard every day-ay-ay-ayy, yeah

But today is my day, it's my day

And no matter what they say, it's my day

La-la-la-la-la-la, yeah, yeah

Roll up to the spot, feelin' real good

Think you gon' talk shit, you better not, my homies real hood

They say, Blas Boy, why you do that? I don't know, I don't know

Yeah, they used to be like, who that? I don't know, I don't know

Now they know my name wherever I go

Used to think that's what I wanted, but now just don't know

No, I can't fuck with that, knuck if you buckin' back

Yeah, I been workin' but I ain't get nothin' back

Tell me the dealy now, hold up, wait, really now

All of that shit you been talkin' just silly now

Just as quick as you rise

Just as quick as you could fall

Oh, no, no, no, I can't fuck with that at all

Can't fuck with that at all

I work hard every motherfuckin' day-ay-ay-ayy

I work hard, I work hard every day-ay-ay-ayy, yeah

But today is my day, it's my day

And no matter what they say, it's my day

La-la-la-la-la-la, yeah

All, all she ever wanted was attention

And a bunch of other shit I shouldn't mention

'Cause she got daddy issues for days, for days and days

But today, she ain't got shit to do

Her right along with you

So we gon' fuck around and vibe, and vibe, and vibe, and vibe

I'm tryna live my life, but am I doing it right?

Yeah, I'm tryna live my life, but am I doing it right?

'Cause they tell me I'm the man

You the man right now, you the man right now

With the whole wide world in the palm of your hand right now

Fuck the lights and the cameras and the money and the fame

I'ma do it for the fam right now

I'ma get it for the 301 and the R-A-double T-P-A-C 'cause you know

I work hard every motherfuckin' day-ay-ay-ayy

I work hard, I work hard every day-ay-ay-ayy, yeah

But today is my day, it's my day

And no matter what they say, it's my day

La-la-la-la-la-la, yeah, yeah

END OF CHAPTER