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It’s hard to believe that after almost three months of working on this fanfic, I’ve finally reached the point where I’m ready to publish it.
When I first started writing this story, I didn’t know if I would ever share it, but after pouring so much time and effort into it, I felt that it was something worth putting out into the world.
One of the main reasons I felt compelled to write this fanfic was because of how the writers of the show handled Theo’s relationship with Josh and Tracy.
In canon (season 5), Theo killed both of them, and I’ve always had mixed feelings about that choice.
Despite Theo’s villainous nature (in season 5, because season 6A-B was his redemption arc), I believe that, deep down, he did care for Josh and Tracy to some extent.
I wanted to explore the possibility that his actions were more complicated and was connected to his past. That’s why I rewrote the story in a way where Theo betrays the Dread Doctors, choosing instead to save the chimera pack from destruction.
In my version, Theo isn’t just the power-hungry antagonist he’s often shown to be (season 5 again). He evolves into someone capable of redemption, someone who can lead the pack — not just as their alpha, but as someone who genuinely wants to protect them.
I always thought Theo had the potential for this, and I hope this alternate storyline resonates with those of you who might have wished to see that side of him too.
Originally, I had no intention of killing off Tracy. In fact, I had a whole happy ending planned for her and Theo as a couple, with both of them surviving and finding some semblance of peace together.
But as I continued to develop the story, it became clear to me that Tracy’s character arc would be more meaningful if she sacrificed herself.
The puppy pack needed a leader, someone strong enough to carry them through the challenges they were facing, and as much as I wanted Tracy to have her happy ending, it felt more powerful for her to give her life for the pack.
Theo, in a way, became the leader they needed because of Tracy’s sacrifice, and I think that helped him come full circle in his own arc.
As for Brett and Laurie, their deaths were some of the hardest parts for me to write. I really didn’t want to kill them, especially since I loved their dynamic.
But ultimately, I felt like their loss was necessary to show how the pack dealt with grief. Losing Brett and Laurie pushed the pack to its breaking point, but it also brought them closer together, and I think it was important to explore how the characters handled such tragedy.
It’s not easy to lose people you care about, and I wanted to show how puppy pack carried that weight together. Their deaths, as difficult as they were to write, shaped the emotional heart of this story.
I decided to leave the ending open. I truly wanted to continue it, but I couldn’t come up with anything that felt right. I ran out of ideas for the second part, so I ended up deleting it and leaving the story as it is. Maybe one day I’ll think of something, but I doubt it will be as exciting as the first part.
Through writing this fanfic, I’ve been able to delve into inner worlds of characters, especially puppy pack team, in a way that I hope does justice to their potential.
While the show made certain decisions about their fates, I wanted to give them a different kind of legacy, one where their stories continue to evolve.
So, thank you again to everyone who has taken the time to read and follow along with this story.
It’s been an incredible journey, and I’m so grateful for the chance to share it with you all!