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It was another particular nice sunny day in Adventure Bay. People were out and about, doing their daily routines, while the pups were still by the lookout tower, playing. So far, it seemed like everything was pretty normal, and nothing strange would occur.
"I can't wait to see the rare and majestic Fire Dragon eel!" Claimed Francois, cleaning his camera lens. Cap'n Turbot nodded his head in agreement.
"Understandable. It's said the eel used to live deep down on the ocean floor, near ocean volcanoes and in the Northern atmosphere." Turbot said. "Despite the constant warm weather of Adventure Bay, they typically don't come out this far."
"And not too many people know of them, yes? We'll be the first to record these wonderful creatures." Francois said, finishing cleaning his lens. "Alright Horatio, let's go!"
And with that, two stepped into the submarine and headed out into the bay, diving deep.
"Remember, we are looking for a red-and-gold colored eel." Cap'n Turbot said, but Francois waved him off.
"Yes, yes, I know. Nothing is going to distract me from this magnificent find." The Frenchmen said, but just as he started to turn back to watch the sea creatures swim by them, something shiny caught his eye. "Horatio, what is that?"
Momentarily taking his eyes off the screen, Cap'n Turbot turned to see his cousin pointing at something. It was bright yellow, but it looked like it'd sunk underneath the ocean floor.
"I have no idea." Cap'n Turbot said, turning the periscope to get a better look.
"Pollution, maybe?" Francois wondered, tilting his head to the side.
"Maybe, but whatever it is, it definitely doesn't belong in the ocean. We better call Ryder about this." Cap'n Turbot said, already picking up his phone.
Hours later found the Turbots plus Ryder and the pups on the beach (as well as Mayor Goodway, Katie, and Daring Danny), staring at the yellow, shiny machine.
"What is that?" Rubble asked.
"It's a machine, but...for what, I wonder?" Cap'n Turbot asked, walking around it, scratching his head.
"It doesn't look rusted. Did someone recently dump it into the ocean?" Marshall asked.
"Or maybe it fell off on one of those cargo ships?" Rubble said.
"Those are some good questions, pups, but I don't think any of us has the answer." Ryder said.
"Hey, look at this," Francois called out, catching the attention of everyone. "It appears to have some kind of buttons. They aren't labeled, however."
"Then, I wonder if it still works." Marshall said.
"Only one way to find out." Francois said, but before anyone could stop him, the Frenchmen had already pushed a button. For a minute, nothing seemed to happen, but then, lights started to flicker in between the machine. Everyone watched in awe as the lights continued before flashing a giant, purple, vortex.
"Whoa."
"Is that...portal?" Rocky asked.
"To where?" Skye asked.
"Shall we go in and see?" Francois asked, looking at his cousin.
"Hmm. This really doesn't seem like a good idea. But on the other hand, I am curious." Cap'n Turbot answered.
"All in favor of going into the portal, say ay!" Ryder said, looking down at his pups.
"Ay!" Almost everyone said.
"Well, as long as it doesn't take too long." Mayor Goodway said. And with that, everyone began going through the portal.
Not far behind was Mayor Humdinger, who narrowed his eyes at the object.
"A portal, eh? I wonder if it'll lead me to somewhere good. Oh, maybe it'll lead me to a place where I'M the mayor of Adventure Bay instead!" He gasped. His kittens rolled their eyes and meowed to complain about that idea. "Well, whatever it is, I must see it! Come on kitties!"
And with that, he, as well as his kittens, went through the portal.