Gays in Space

by Haida2001

Summary:

Happy and Garbage need to settle their rivalry and make up, but who will make the first move?

Chapter 1

Gays in Space, A Dogs In Space fanfiction.
By Haida~

 

Happy was in his quarters, complimenting himself on a successful mission. “Good work Happy, you’re one step closer to saving us all” he said to himself, taking off his spacesuit and changing into his regular clothes. “If only that dumb mutt Garbage would actually accomplish anything” he thought, walking out into one of the M-Bark’s giant corridors. Happy seemed to dislike his fellow captain, although no-one but them knew exactly why that was the case. To most, it just seemed like Happy purposely tried to antagonize the other dog for seemingly no reason other than for his own amusement. “If they knew what really happened that day….” the poodle thought to himself, walking towards the council room, ready to submit his mission report.

Meanwhile-
“Good work everyone!” A certain corgi said as he walked down the Pluto’s opened door.
“Good as in how, not dying?” Stella snarkily replied, sighing to herself.
“Well uh, that AND we have crossed another planet off our list” Garbage said, scratching the back of his head.
“It WOULD have been fine if you didn’t try to “negotiate” with the residents” Ed added, smirking as he carefully carried his loot
“ED!” Garbage and Stella both yelled in reply
“Sorry” he said sarcastically, heading off to his quarters to stash his newfound treasure
“Ugh, I hate to admit it, but he does have a point” Stella said as she turned to look at her captain. “It seems like you always seem to ruin our missions, I’m sorry Captain, but I have to be honest, how many more failures do you think the Council will put up with?”
Garbage looked away, his ears drooping “Look, I know I mess things up, but I don’t try to” he sighed, beginning to walk off to the council room.
“Hey, I know that Garbage, and I’m sorry to make you feel bad, but I just don’t want you to get yourself demoted” she added, giving him a reassuring look.
The corgi composed himself, putting on a less sad look “Don’t worry, I’ve got this” he replied, heading off towards the Council.

Council Room -

“So, as you can see, I was once again able to get a lead towards our mission” Happy said, a smug grin on his muzzle, feeling proud of himself.
“Congratulations Captain Happy, this report is very reassuring” Pistachio Soup replied, giving the poodle a warm nod “Oh, it sounds like Captain Garbage is back and heading to us for his report” he added, a notification appearing on the holoscreen at his seat.
“Oh great” Happy rolled his eyes “Another failure I’m sure” the white poodle said, not looking forward to seeing the corgi.
“Oh come now Happy, you know he means well” Dutchess replied, looking sternly at him “He just has….personality”

“You can say that again” Happy muttered to himself, scoffing as he imagined the other dog’s snarky, even annoying demeanor. “I don’t know how he ever got to be a captain in the first place if all he knows is how to screw up”

Suddenly the doors opened, Garbage walking in “Good evening Council members, I’ve come to make my report” he said, sitting down in front of the large desk they shared.

“Hello Captain, how did things go? Pistachio replied, looking down at the much smaller dog.
“Well, I have to admit it, I failed another mission, I know it sounds bad but I REALLY tried not to this time” Garbage said, looking down “I’m very sorry I keep falling you all, I want to help the M-Bark too, but I know you probably are getting tired of my repeated unsuccess”

“Oh really? Nooooo” Happy replied sarcastically, causing Dutchess to give him a stern glare, before turning back to the corgi. “Look Captain Garbage, we know you mean well, but you know we cannot take failure in the mission to save humanity, therefore effective immediately, you are suspended as Captain of the Pluto for the time being.”

“I understand, thank you for your time” Garbage said, beginning to stand up to leave

“But, if you can do well in your performance review, we might give you another chance” Pistachio added, causing Happy to look at him dumbfounded. “Oh come on, why do you keep going easy on him?” the poodle yelled, glaring at Garbage “No other captain in the history of the M-Bark has screwed up as much as him!” he slammed a fist on the desk.

“Stand down Happy!” one of the council members said, shocked at their fellow member’s outburst
“No, I am DONE pretending to act as if everything is fine, Garbage should NOT be a captain!” Happy shouted, pointing at him “You have NO idea of the things he has done!”

“That’s it, Happy, you are also suspended as Captain until you and Garbage can work out your differences” Dutchess said, grabbing her chew toy to calm herself down.

“WHAT?” Happy yelled in shock “Come on, you can’t be serious!” The poodle’s jaw dropped as he looked at his fellow council.

“In addition, you are also suspended as a member of this Council for the time being, we can not have one of our own behave in such a childish manner” Pistachio Soup added, giving the white poodle a stern look.

“I-I…….” Happy stuttered, before looking down “Yes Council” he said defeatedly, before getting up and walking towards the door. “This is all your fault” he hissed at Garbage, giving him a very nasty look before storming off, if the automatic door could slam, it would right now due to how angry Happy was.

“We are sorry for Happy’s behavior Garbage” Dutchess said, looking concerned. “We know he seems to dislike you, but I never expected him to behave in THAT manner about it”

“No, I totally understand it,we have a troubled past” the corgi replied, scratching his head “Don’t worry Council members, I promise I will work this out” He stood up, beginning to head out into the M-Bark’s lobby

“We hope so, for Happy’s sake” Pistachio said, shaking his head in dissapointment.

 

Some time later…..

“Ugh, I can’t believe they’d be THIS foolish!” Happy growled, sulking inside of his living quarters. The poodle was extremely upset at how things had gone earlier that day, and was especially mad at Garbage, even though his fellow dog hadn’t even done anything to deserve it. “They want us to get along? How is that even possible when they don’t know what awful things he’s done!” he continued, pacing back and forth along the room, before sitting on his couch with a huff. “It’s not MY fault we don’t get along…..” Happy thought, his muzzle forming a frown

“Is it?”

 

Meanwhile, Garbage POV:

“Sooo, I have some good news and some bad news crew” Garbage said, sitting with his Pluto crewmates inside the “Real Dogs Diner”

“Let me guess, you got suspended” Stella said flatly, a neutral, yet almost disapproving look on her face.

“Uhhh, maybe?” the captain replied, scratching the back of his head, acting as if he was clueless

“Why am I not surprised?” the sheepdog sighed, frowning as she took a sip of her drink.

“It’ll be ok crew, they just want me and Captain Happy to get along, he also got suspended from both the Venus AND the Council!” Garbage said, giving a fist pump while smiling. “He blew up at me during my report and the others got mad at him”

“Jeez, it seems like Happy really dislikes you Captain” Chonies replied, looking up at Garbage. “I know you had that spat during Academy but-” Garbage made a “cut it out'' hand gesture before the chihuahua could finish “Whaaaat? What spat” he quickly cut in, smiling suspiciously,
“I don’t seem to recall that at all!” Stella rolled her eyes “Ok, whatever you say Garbage” she replied, taking a bite of her sandwich.

“Don’t worry guys, I’ll try my best to fix this, our mission is very important and we have to save our humans” Garbage said as he takes out a pastry from his suit and took a bite.

“Maybe you should let Happy come to you first, you aren’t the best at negotiating” Ed said, causing Garbage to glare at him. “Oh come on Ed, there’s no way he would apologize to me first, I need to start” He stood up, sighing. “Wish me luck crew, I’m gonna need it.

 

Garbage slowly headed towards the general direction of where Happy’s quarters were, since he was a member of the Council it was farther from his own. “Ok Garbage, you’ve got this” the corgi thought to himself as he entered a lift, Happy’s room was on another floor on the M-Bark.

Meanwhile Happy was leaving his room, heading towards the same lift. “Maybe I should apologize… I did go a bit too far” the poodle said to himself, feeling a little guilty for his outburst. The lift door opened causing both to gasp in shock

“YOU” both dogs exclaimed, before looking at each other angrily “Get out, I’m getting on this lift” Happy ordered, frowning.
“No way, you can’t boss me around now since you got deemoted” Garbage replied, saying the word in a singsong sort of tone.

“I wasn’t DEMOTED, just suspended for the time being, you were there too you know” the poodle huffed before walking in, hitting a floor button. “Why are you here anyways, trying to find a trash can so you can take yourself out?” he gave a little chortle at his awful trash joke.

“No Cap-I mean Happy, I came to apologize” Garbage said, looking down at the lift’s floor “I know you still hate me for what I’ve done, and for that I’m truly sorry”

“Sure, is this some sort of prank, a joke to get back at me? It won’t work Garbage” he replied, scoffing as he looked away, a tiny part of him hoping the dog was sincere.

“It’s not a joke, I’m being honest. Happy, what I did to you wasn’t ok, and I know you will probably never forgive me, which I understand, but I have to at least try to apologize.It’s been a heavy burden for so long….” The corgi looked away, unable to face his rival.

“Well……what took you so long anyways” Happy said, still looking upset. “What you did was 3 years ago……”

“I was afraid, too afraid to be honest to you, but I’ve hated how awful you are all the time to me, and I want to make things right” Garbage replied, scratching his neck.

“You expected me to NOT hate you after the crap you pulled? Jesus Garb are you dumb or just plain stupid” Happy said, a hint of pain in his tone of voice as he folded his arms.

“I know I should have done this a long time ago, and I’m very sorry I hurt you Happy, I just hope this will help, even if that sounds stupid” The smaller dog sighed, why was the elevator taking this long to move anyways?

“The larger poodle looked over to him, his face softening a little “Look Garb, I need to apologize too, I shouldn’t have acted like such a jerk, or at least not this bad, Of course I was angry, but it doesn’t excuse me completely losing it today. It’s just…. “

“I can’t believe that you broke up with me at the Academy…”

 

(SURPRISE!)

Chapter 2: Gays in Space, Chapter 2

Gays in Space, Chapter 2
By Haida~

The elevator lift finally started to move, some cheesy jazz music blaring from the speakers as the two dogs looked at each other.

“So uh, what now?: Garbage asked, looking up at the larger male.

“Well, first thing is we need to get off this elevator, cramped spaces bother me” Happy replied, his arms folded in disapproval.

“Aw come on, it’s not THAT cramped” the smaller corgi replied, smiling. “Don’t tell me the great Captain Happy is scared of elevators” he teased.

Happy chuckled softly, looking over at him “Of course not, just don’t like being stuck in an elevator with Mr. Pastry dog over here” the poodle snickered.

“YOU KNOW YOU LOVED MY DONUTS!” the smaller dog said in a raised voice, paws on his hips. “You’ve just forgotten how great they tasted” he added, scoffing.

The doors to the lift finally opened, a computer voice saying which floor they were on
“Oh finally! Thank Dog” Happy exclaimed, a sigh of relief coming from his muzzle as they stepped out. “Ok Garbage look, I know we haven’t been on the best of terms since….y’know, but we both don’t want to be permanently discharged” The poodle raised a paw, looking down at him softly “Can we start over? I promise I’ll try to be nicer”

Garbage raised an eyebrow, looking skeptical “Ok Happy, I hope I can trust you” he took his paw and shook it, wincing at how hard the other dog’s grip was.

“Great, now get back to your quarters, I have some important stuff to do, I may be suspended but that won’t stop me from doing my job on the M-Bark” Happy said, smiling as he walked away, humming some sort of tune.

A Few Hours Later -

“Ugh I’m so boorrred!” Garbage moaned as he laid in his bed, fists hitting the sides of his pillow.
“I hate being stuck on the M-Bark, I want to go discover new planets!” the corgi exclaimed before sighing. “Calm down Garb, you’re only suspended for a week” he said to himself, a light blush creeping on his muzzle as he said the name only Happy used to call him. “Ugh, get it together, don’t think about that!” he thought, closing his eyes to try to block it out.
Before he knew it, he was fast asleep, snoring loudly as he mumbled out loud

“H-happy~”

END OF CHAPTER 2