It had been two days since the rude awakening of the Spinosaurus. The ruins were sectioned off, Dr. Turbot and Carlos had settled on leaving the land as is and establishing a memorial for the Spino's lost pack. Rex had stayed with her at all times, Learning how she spoke and taking note of her cadence. Most of all ensuring she was taken care of. With his paws full, every pup helped and assisted where they could. Injured dinosaurs were tended too by the Turbots and Marshall. Misplaced herds were relocated by the rest of the Paw Patrol. Tracker bided his time between helping other pups and checking in on Carlos.

"So Rex is slowly learning how to communicate with it?"

"With her, Carlos."

"Right, Sorry!"

Carlos still laid in his cot. His leg all wrapped up. On que, Marshall walked in. Ready to check on his patient.

"How's that leg feeling Carlos?"

"A lot better now. Thanks Marshall."

The dalmatian barked out his X ray monitor. Carefully running it across Carlos's leg.

"So far so good! Best to keep off it for another day. Doctors orders! Or a pup's anyway"

"Ten four. Looks like you will be driving us home again Tracker."

Tracker let his ears fall.

"Oh, Are we heading back soon?"

Carlos leaned forward in his cot. Just enough to pet Trackers head.

"Not right away but I need to update my report about all the things we've learned out here. Plus the animals in the jungle need us."

Tracker bit his lips in disappointment. Thinking of any excuse he possibly could for them to stay longer.

"Oi, that is true. It's just...um..."

Marshall quickly stepped next to Tracker.

"Hey Tracker, Why don't you go check out what the rest are up to? Maybe see if Rex needs something?"

He placed careful emphasis on those last few words and winked towards the pup, Tracker smiled back towards him.

"Much appreciated Marshall."



The jungle pup was certain he'd find Rex at his usual spot with the Spino. As he drove himself there, His mind raced with possibilities, What was he going to do? Should he say something to Rex now? Should he wait? They were going to leave soon. He might not have another opportunity too. By the time he had settled on his next move, he had arrived at the watering hole. Sure enough, Tracker found Rex and the large Spinosaurus sitting by the bank. A large water fall cascaded a few feet from them. The Spino stared at the falling water. Looking lost in thought. Rex leaned against her and gently petted one of her legs. Tracker slowly approached them.

"Hola, Am I interrupting?"

"Oh no, Come on. Gilda here was just reminiscing."

"Gilda?"

"Mmm hmm, Took some deciphering but I managed to figure out her name."

Tracker sat next to Rex and gave a greeting to the Spinosaurus.

"Hello Gilda."

Rex bellowed Tracker's response to her. She nodded solemnly towards him.

"Is she feeling okay?"

"Some days are better than others for her but she is happy to have us around."

"Can you tell her that I'm once again really sorry Carlos and our team step near the ruins. We didn't realize she was there and what that place meant to her."

"It's all good Tracker. She understands."

Gilda seemed to nod in agreement.

"Doctor T examined her a few times. Getting details about her anatomy. She was definitely made for the water! Such a great swimmer!"

Rex babbled on, spouting out all the new information he gathered. Tracker just let him talk, admiring how cute he looked as he spoke. After everything that had happened in the last few days, he felt like he should say something to Rex. He needed to let him know that he was leaving soon and how much their time together meant to him. Every time he tried to speak, Rex would carry on. The Dino pup was about to go into another detail till he felt Tracker's paw press against his snout. Rex bit his tongue.

"Sorry! Sorry...I tend to ramble."

"It's okay. It's very adorable."

Rex felt his fur fluff up at hearing that. Turning back to Gilda who seemed to let out a series of growls. Almost sounding like a chuckle.

"Carlos wants us to head home soon"

"Oh, That's...sad."

"Yeah, I still want to hang out here."

"Maybe you can ask him to stay? For another day or so?"

"Maybe but he also needs to catalog all his findings on this trip."

"Right, That's important."

"Yeah..."

Tracker played with paws nervously. He held his breath as Rex looked at him. Both seeming at a lost of words.

"I...I don't want you to leave."

"I don't want to go either. Porque..."

"Cannon Ball!"

Without warning, Rubble sent himself flying into the waterhole. Splashing both pups in a surprise attack. Tracker watched from under his soaked ears as the bull dog was followed by Skye and Zuma.

"Dude, Gonna be hard to top that splash back!"

"Just wait till you both see my flip tumble spla... Oh!"

The cockapoo stopped in place at the sight of the pair as Tracker wiggled his ears dry.

"Oh! Hey boys, Didn't see you there!" Skye said

"We're we interrupting something?" Zuma added.

Tracker smiled at them, letting out a quiet sign in resolve.

"Um well...Ah! Rex Hahaah!"

Tracker was bombarded by droplets of water as Rex shook himself dry.

"It's ok! I was just chatting with Gilda!"

Gilda nodded towards the two pups. Rearranging herself to lay by the bank. She growled low tones to Rex. The pup understanding that she was content with relaxing for a while. With that, Rex then hopped up from his spot and ran towards the water fall. Pointing to it.

"Come on! If you want a real splash! Hop up from the top of the falls!"

Rubble emerge to the surface. Spitting water comically towards his friends.

"Oh yeah lets!" Rubble turned to the rest of the pack. The cockapoo and chocolate lab staring at him through his obliviousness. Tracker content with letting the awkward situation pass.

"What?"



The day seemed to fly by. By the evening, every one of the pups had finished their duties and eventually got back in touch with the others. Rex and Tracker seemed some what content to be spending time with their friends but both yearned for just a little privacy. They ate by the camp fire with the rest and stared up at the stars next to one another. Not saying much as they laid back and enjoyed each others company. Once the morning had come by, Tracker had very less subtlety cuddled with Rex. The pair sleeping in the same sleeping bag for the night. Tracker cuddled into his friend, Only for to be shaken awake by someone.

"Mmm, Mi amor...Que?"

"Tracker Buddy, It's Carlos."

Tracker immediately woke up.

"Carlos! You're up?"

"Sort of."

Tracker had noticed a pair of crutches keeping him up right.

"Sorry to wake you up so early but I need you to start packing your things."

"Esperar, We're leaving?"

"I'm sorry Tracker. I just got a call from our institute. They really want me to follow back with my findings of the Dino wilds. I can only do that by heading back home. We leave in an hour."

Tracker felt his heart sink. Carlos works for a cultural institute that helps funds their expeditions. He knows that Carlos needs to meet certain dead lines and keep them informed. So he didn't want to hinder Carlos in anyway. While coming to this realization, Rex whined in sleep. The jungle pup felt two rough paws wrap around him tight. Feeling the back of his head being pulled into the Rex's fluffy chest.

"My teddy!" The Dino pup talked in his sleep. Tracker felt his face go red and Carlos bit his knuckle to keep from laughing out loud.

"How about an hour and thirty minutes?" Carlos asked.

"O...Okay."

Carlos slowly made his way to the jeep. Tracker wasn't going to let his best friend manage their equipment on their own. He slowly pulled himself away from Rex. As he slipped his gear back on, He took one last gaze at the black and brown Dino pup. Without hesitation, He leaned in and licked the side of his snout. Rex smiled idlily in his sleep.

"Sleep tight."

Tracker spent the morning getting the jeep loaded up. Each pup slowly waking up to the sounds and offering to help the pair pack. Some of the pups like Marshall and Skye looked solemnly at Tracker. The jungle pup doing his best to keep his somber emotions from displaying. Even as the sun finally filled the sky and every one gathered up to say their goodbyes. Rex included.

"Thank you for every thing Doctor Turbot. You as well Taylor."

Carlos shook the doctors hand before gracefully offering a high five to Taylor.

"Not a problem! We appreciate all of your assistance these last few days." Dr. Turbot said.

"Especially yours Tracker." Taylor added.

The pair turned to their friends who quickly huddled around Tracker and Carlos. Each pup hugging them incredibly tight.

"Bye!"

"Safe travels!"

"See ya soon!"

Tracker had thanked each of them before finally reaching Rex. A dour look on his face. He didn't meet Trackers gaze.

"Rex?"

The pup shot his head up. Bumping his nose into Trackers. Both boys blushing at that.

"Sorry! Or uh...Los siento?" Rex said.

"Close enough hehehe"

The boys stood awkwardly, waiting for the other to say something.

"These last few days have been...uh."

"Nuts!" Rex beamed.

"Yeah! Absolutely nuts!"

The boys laughed before Tracker followed up

"Rex, I think that..."

Without warning, Tracker felt a warm tongue on the side of his face. The jungle pup audibly gasped. The others also jump at the sudden display of affection. The entire crew staring at the normally brave pup who began to stammer.

"Well, good to meet you Tracker! Cool! Don't be Stranger! Farewell!"

Rex began to quickly scoot himself away from the pack. The others calling out to him as he ran in embarrassment. Just as suddenly as he fled, he felt himself being pulled back. A pair of cables had attached to his back wheels. Rex accepted his fate. Covering his face as he was pulled. He heard the sound of Tracker stepping in front of him. Feeling one of his paws pet his forehead. He slowly met his gaze.

"Sorry, I don't know where that came from."

"Nervioso puppy. The most nervous I have ever seen you."

With that, Tracker leaned his head in and gently licked at his nose.

The team cooed at the sight and Rex felt lighter than air for a moment. Their feelings confirmed with more than words could ever say.



"Ayuda Carlos. Rex will be here any minute! How do I smell?"

"Tracker, you had bath twice today. You look fine."

"Oi oi...but..."

Carlos leaned down and scratched behind one of his ears. Knowing exactly how to calm him down.

"Relax. Rex is going to be so happy to see you."

It'd had been two weeks since their time in the Dino Wilds. Since the boys confession, both of them had decided on a long distance relationship. It primarily saw Tracker and Rex having video calls fairly often. Each one discussing their day with the other. Now, the Turbots were given the opportunity to see Tracker and Carlos's home in the jungle. Since that announcement. Tracker had feverishly ran through their home. Organizing what he could and making the space just a little more neat than usual for his friend turned companion. Sure enough, the boy and his pup heard the sound of a car horn and looked out their canopy. They could make out Rex's vehicle emerging from the trees. Doctor Turbot and Taylor riding shotgun. Tracker didn't waste any time and leaped on down his his cables.

"Rex!"

"Tracker!"

Rex parked by the base of the tree house. The pup throwing himself out and on top of Tracker.

"Rex! Careful now! Your wheels have some weight to them!" Doctor Turbot said. Taylor simply laughed at the pair.

"So glad to have you both out here! Not so different from the Dino wilds huh?" Carlos said. Sliding down the canopy via rope.

"Oh yeah, Just as humid! Woo!"

"Why don't we let Rex spend some time with Tracker? We can get set up camp over here."

"No funny business you two!" Taylor teased.

Rex blushed at those words. Tracker simply laughed before pointing upwards.

"We live up there! Think you can wheel yourself up?"

"Hah! No problem! Ruff! Dino Claw!"

The boys swung themselves up, Leaping over the railing with ease. Rex took a minute to look over their home. Noticing all the trinkets and items from Trackers and Carlos's explorations. Taking a moment to notice the large red dog bed on the floor.

"Oh, that is where I sleep!"

"Aww a big and comfy bed. Big enough for two?" He teased.

Tracker felt his ears grow warm at those words.

"Yeah, It's that or we have my pup house we can squeeze into. Though, we wouldn't have the view."

"The view?"

Tracker took Rex by one of his paws. Leading him to the balcony.

From there the boys could see the evening sun had set and the stars had begun to light up the night sky.

"Escuchar."

"Listen?" Rex asked.

"Exactly."

Tracker closed his eyes and let his ears wiggled and flex. Rex thought it was adorable and followed suite. They could make out the sounds of monkeys, lions and other animals. Tracker had heard all these before but Rex was absolutely stunned.

"Wow! I've never heard sounds like that before. Just as noisy as the wildness back home."

"Yup yup. The monkeys are out and about right now. Plus some of the other nocturnal animals."

"I can't wait to see them later. Safely that is."

"Speaking of nocturnal, How's Gilda doing?"

"A lot better now. She's slowly getting more social with other dinosaurs."

"That's good to hear. Looks like some pup has been updating their Spanish as well!"

Tracker playfully nudge Rex

"Hehehe yeah. I still struggle with the masculine and feminine parts of the language though."

"I'd be happy to teach you more."

Tracker quietly reached his paws up and leaned into the railing. Rex did the same before leaning his head into Trackers neck. The jungle pup having a hard time hiding his approval as his tail wagged furiously behind him. The boys enjoyed each others company for a bit before Tracker followed up with a difficult question.

"Not to sour the mood, but did you talk to her about that night? When she found you?"

"Oh...Yeah I did. She says I was all by myself out there. Didn't see any other pups or dogs...or people."

Rex leaned his chin on the rail and looked down. Tracker worried he'd upset him.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to bring it up."

"It's okay. I don't dwell on it as much as I used too. If she had never brought me somewhere safe. I wouldn't have all the fantastic friends, family or life I have now."

"Exactly!"

"And I wouldn't have...you."

"Rex."

"It's a pretty wild world we live in. I'm just happy to have such a wild pup with me."

"Me? Wild? Nah!" Tracker beamed.

"Uh huh! I don't need the view of the jungle, I have the best looking pup right here" He teased.

Tracker couldn't help but giggle nervously. Looking every which way but Rex.

"Sorry, I can stop all the complements if you want."

"Please don't. It's nice to be...loved."

"Oh, It's not just me then?" Rex teased.

He felt Tracker lean in close. Placing one of his paws against his.

"No, It's certainly not just you. Hermoso!"

"Uh huh. Ya know I know what that word means now mister."

"Good, Because you're going to hear it a lot. I've missed you...so much"

"I've missed you too."

Tracker could hear his heart race as he look into Rex's eyes.

"Rex, Can I...kiss you?"

"Please." Rex practically whined in response.

Tracker slowly lean his snout into Rex's. The normally courageous pup jumping as Tracker locked his lips against his. Rex felt his tail wag so fast he thought it could propel him anywhere he wanted. Wheels be dammed. Tracker pulled back and smiled.

"Mi amor"

Rex gave a big goofy smile before replying back.

"ROAR ROAR ROAR!"

Tracker flicked his ears and laughed.

"And what does that mean?"

Rex leaned his head against Trackers. Content with the wild pup and the wild world he found himself in.

"That's Dino for, my love. Always."

THE END