*At the Lookout, most of the pups were busy playing a round of volleyball with Balloona X being the ball.*
Chase: Always fun to play this rendition of volleyball.
Balloona X: Yep, Hehehehe
Skye: Anyone seen Formula?
Rocky: He said he was working in his room.
Balloona X: Again? C'mon... I really need to go see him...
Marshall: We'll pause the game then, and you can go see him. *He caught her on the next bounce, but the momentum caused him to get squashed under her.*
Balloona X: Sorry Marshall
Marshall: *muffed* It’s nothing a chiropractor can’t fix. Just go, I’ll be fine.
Balloona X: Understood. *She deflated back down to her normal size, heading upstairs to the second floor and going to the gold and silver door.* Let's see what he's up to... *She knocks on the door.*
Formula: Loona! Just in time! Come in!
Balloona X: *she open the door* Formula, your missing the fun with the other pups
Formula: Right, sorry... I've been a bit busy working on the PAWsuit Changer Mk II after the first one was destroyed.
Balloona X: Wait, you finally finished it?! Pawsome! What new suits do you have in it?!
Formula: Hold on, let me get it, cause I also made tweaks to past ones. *He went over to a dome, lifting it up to show the red shield shield once again, but this time, it had a black X over it and little dots over the lobe slot to look like a paw.* I basically rebuilt it but edited the look, so it's not too different from the past version.
Balloona X: But it still only works on me, right? I don’t want another repeat of last time.
Formula: Relax, it still does, but I can guarantee you Humdinger's gonna try his shtick again.
Balloona X: That’s what I’m afraid of. Well, you have a way of locking this thing up, right?
Formula: Yes, but let me show you the lobes. *He took out a little display case, showing the three from before, alongside a silver one with the Air Patrol logo, a midnight black one with a purple crown, a blue one with the Sea Patrol logo, and a cyan one with a cream moon on it.*
Balloona X: You've been busy, but... why do the first three look different?
Formula: Well, while removing the lobe does change your clothes back, I figured having your normal suit would help as well.
Balloona X: Hey, what does the moon one do?
Formula: Well... why don't we head to the shore and I'll show you? I also made a silly tweak with it. *He grabbed the case and device, heading out with her.*
Balloona X: Sure thing... *The two went down to the elevator when that cat drone appeared in the window again.*
Mayor Humdinger: Well well kitties, looks like that mechanical pup got his device fully functional again. You know what that means... *The kittens all looked slightly worried, knowing well what may happen this time. Cat Chase begging meows* Oh, come now, kittens. I’m sure this is going to be easier than last time. *The kittens thought it over a bit, meowing in agreement.* There's the spirit, kittens! This time, that gizmo will be ours! Let's go get it! *The mayor and his kittens raced to their kitty carrier. As soon as they got on, Mayor Humdinger started it up, and they drove off. A transition with the Catastrophe Crews logo took them to the beach, where the two pups had just arrived.* There they are... looks like they might be testing soon.
Formula: Alright, Loony! This is safe enough. It’s time to test out the new PAWlobes!
Balloona X: Sounds good. Are you going to tell me what this moon one does or what?
Formula: Well, I wanted you to re-experience the feeling you had as a Mer-Pup, so I created a suit that gives you similar powers.
Balloona X: Interesting... how did you manage to do it though?
Formula: I analyzed one of the pearls by the clam and used some of the magic to create the PAWLobe.
Balloona X: You are one smart pup, Formy
Formula: The original plan was to ask for one of their scales that shed off, but we didn't have time for that...
Balloona X: Enough said! Let’s try it out!
Formula: Alright then. Let me get the device out *He pulls out the PAWsuit changer and the lobe case, pulling out the moon one and sliding it circular center, closing the capsule as scanning beam scanned Balloona X. After it was done, the collie was in an appearance very similar to her Mer-Pup form.*
Balloona X: Whoa, this feels realistic!
Formula: Well... because it is, with my personal touch to make it different.
Balloona X: Well, I like it! Can you carry me to the beach? I can’t get there with this tail.
Formula: Uh... sure. *He adjusted himself to be on his hind legs, picking her up and slowly walking.* Geez...
Balloona X: Something wrong?
Formula: Just... you're heavy.
Balloona X: What?!
Formula: Loona, I didn’t mean it that way.
Balloona X: Better not have...
Formula: Sorry, Loony
Balloona X: You owe me some big puffs for that comment...
Formula: I know, I know. *He set her down in the water.* There ya go, happy now?
Balloona X: Yep! She dives underwater.
Formula: Hmm, I'll wait then. *He took a seat on the sand, keeping the device close as the Zuma cat swam nearby.*
Mayor Humdinger: *radio* Alright kitten, you know the drill; get close to that bloated pup and make sure she gets her mecha-pup away. *The kitten nodded, carefully swimming up to the swimming collie as she decided to call Formula.*
Balloona X: This is amazing Formy! But that surprise...
Formula: Oh just wait until you see what else that form has
Balloona X: I'm asking about it. What is it?
Formula: Well... Loony, octopus behind you!
Balloona X: What? *The collie swelled up further from the surprise, some spikes coming out of her like a pufferfish as the kitten got jabbed by a few, swimming away in fright.*
Formula: Sorry... had to do it. You're what I call a Mer-Puffer Pup now.
Balloona X: You’re evil, you know that?
Formula: I'm not evil, I'm genius.
Balloona X: Well, the genius is going to be extra snuggled tonight!
Formula: Oh boy... I do deserve it.
Balloona X: Indeed you do. *She swam up to the surface and landed on the beach where her teammate removed the lobe, changing her back as they both left. Down further on the beach, Humdinger was checking his watch.*
Mayor Humdinger: Where is that kitten? *he looked around for his kitten. It eventually came out of the water, having one of the spikes in its paw.* Run into a pufferfish or something? *The kitten sarcastically meowed.* Alright... we need a new plan.
*A transition to later on saw the pups getting ready for the demonstration to the differences to the other forms.*
Ryder: So what're the key differences in these outfits and lobes.
Formula: Well, the biggest differences are the Alternate mode is completely different and I did upgrade Loona to be a Mer-Puffer Pup...
Balloona X: Which I am snuggling you for...
Formula: I feel as these go on, you're slowly thinking on the size no doubt...
Balloona X: And increasing it if you be sneaky, clever, cute, or anything.
Formula: So... basically anything then?
Balloona X: Mmhm. *She licked his cheek with a giggle.*
Formula: Well, despite that, I have a few more new ones. And my new PawSuit Changer will be perfectly preserved this time, because it’s made of reinforced titanium.
Rubble: Let me guess... you inflated yourself and rolled over it a few times?
Formula: Uh... moving on. This next one is basically one I got an idea for defense.
Balloona X: You talking about my Alt. mode?
Formula: Yeah. Let me show you. *He pulled out the lobe for it, showing it was similar to her regular outfit, but with the colors being inversed and having a navy blue shield with a white X on it.*
Balloona X: Ooohhh! I like this! What does this one do?
Formula: Hun, I told you before. This is the one that changes you from a Pressure Support pup to living balloon dog shield.
Balloona X: Oh right, sorry. I forgot about it
Formula: It's fine, Loony. *He licked her cheek, placing the lobe into the slot before scanning her.*
*Meanwhile, Mayor Humdinger and Cat Skye were hiding in the bushes.*
Mayor Humdinger: Alright kitten, take to the sky, swoop down on them, and snatch the device! *Cat Skye snickers. As she activates her jet pack and flies to the sky, Balloona X was testing out the deflection mode.*
Formula: Let's see if this thing can handle it to great deals. Ready for some heavy duty tests this time?
Balloona X: I am! Hit me your best shot!
Formula: Alright, get the cannon ready!
Balloona X: Wait, can- did you just say cannon?!
Formula: Yes I did. *He wheeled in a classic cannon.*
Balloona X: Formula, if I...
Formula: You’ll be fine! *He loaded in a cannonball, aiming it at the collie.*
Formula: May want to swell up a bit though, just in case. *Balloona X inflated to twice the size of a pup house.* Alright... get ready. *He grabbed the string to the cannon, aiming it right at the giant shield on her belly.* You can handle a flurry of baseballs well, so let's see the upgrade work!
Balloona X: If I survive this, I’m sitting on you!
Formula: Noted...
Balloona X: And I’m bringing a burrito!
Formula: Loona, you’ll be fine. *Cat Skye is about to fly to them and grab the changer. Formula pulls the cord, and the cannon fires. Balloona X is thrown off a little bit, and she crashes into Cat Skye, who flies out of control and into a tree.* Well... worked out well.
Balloona X: Ugh...
Formula: You alright, Loony?
Balloona X: When this is over, I WILL sit on you. And I WILL bring a massive burrito!
Rocky: Better get running before she does.
Formula: On it. *He shook his head, bringing Drift out and running off.*
Chase: We'll see him later...
Balloona X: Get back here! *She runs after him.*
Marshall: He's in trouble...
Chase: Let’s go back to the Lookout....
*While the rest of the team went back to the Lookout, Humdinger went to the tree, peeling his kitten off it.*
Mayor Humdinger: I think we need a new plan... *Cat Skye sarcastic meowing.* Alright, I’ll think of everything next time! Now come on! *He left with the kitten, where a transition to a few days later saw him getting another plan ready.* Alright, I’ve thought of everything! Any possible missteps have been written on this paper! We just need to go over it at any of the failed attempts! *The kittens meow in exhaustion.* Oh, come now kittens. This plan is perfect! Come on.... *The kittens sigh and walk to the kitty carrier. Mayor Humdinger excitingly gets on and drives off.*
*Meanwhile at the Lookout, Formula was still hiding from Balloona X. He had turned off his tag to keep the tracking device from finding him and he had created a secret bunker in the ground to hide.*
Formula: *sigh* I should be safe here until Balloona X forget about the cannon test *He looked at a monitor, keeping the changer and lobes in a safe laser-grid setting.* Well, at least the Changer is safe. My only priority is I hide for a few more days until she calms down. *Formula’s head spins around in a golden spiral, and Drift appears.*
Drift: Well, it’s nice to be let out now. I better see what’s going on at the Lookout’s security system and make sure Loona hasn’t found me yet. *He pulls out a tablet and activates it. Through the security cameras, he sees Skye and Balloona X talking.* Hmm... what're they talking about? *He activates the microphone and listens in.*
Skye: You’re really still mad at Formula for the cannon?
Balloona X: I could still feel the pain, Skye! It was not pleasant!
Skye: Don't you think this punishment is a bit too much though?
Balloona X: For almost getting me hurt? Of course it's not! I will sit on him, and I will eat that burrito!
Skye: Think about the after affects though. Nobody's going to want to get near him for a whole month, even with baths.
Balloona X: Well, you’re right there...
Skye: Maybe dial it back to just sitting on him with your... what do you call that form? Ballooty X or something?
Balloona X: Ballooty X
Skye: Figured, but maybe keep it in the pear form, not the hip focused form.
Balloona X: Yeah... maybe I should apologize and just sit on him for a minute. I won’t hurt him that... *An explosion is heard from outside.*
Skye: What was that?
Balloona X: I don’t know, but let’s go check it out! Someone could be hurt! Or maybe... Formula might be hurt! *The two run outside and see a massive set of flames heading onto the bridge.*
Skye: Oh my dog! I'll go get Marshall for this! *She runs inside to get him.*
Balloona X: No time! I’m going to have to improvise! But I’m going to need Formula’s... I need my Charger!
Skye: Better find him quick then!
Balloona X: Formy, please! If you're listening, I need my Changer and pronto! I need a form from you, please!
Drift: Alrighty... how do I use this thing? *He shook his head, bringing Formula back out.*
Formula: Well, first off... which suit does she need? *He scratched his head, deciding to load in the Sea Patrol lobe into its space, emerging from the tree and scanning her.*
Balloona X: Formy?! Where'd you come from?!
Formula: That doesn't matter... get in there and put out that flame.
Balloona X: And how is that Sea Patrol's suit going to help me on this?
Formula: Well... Ryder said this wouldn't help at points, but I beg to differ now. I installed a series of hoses and filters into your pack and scuba mask so you'll absorb the water in, drink it up, and spit it out. Think of it like your training bit way, way back when.
Balloona X: Good
Formula: Oh one more thing, make sure you use your I.W.J.A.B.B. mode on your suit, so you don't float down
Balloona X: Understood. *She ran off to the ramp that Ryder uses for his jet-ski mode.*
Skye: I hope this works...
Formula: Well, this is technically the first time for this system, so... fingers crossed. Or paw fingers crossed in this case
Balloona X: Alright... let's do this. *she barked* I.W.J.A.B.B. mode! *Her suit began expanding up, but it looked slightly different than the usual airbag ways.* Whoa!? This is new
Skye: Why does it look different?
Formula: Ryder's bit, not mine.
Skye: Oh, right *Balloona's suit inflated to be more like a marshmallow shape, but the belt took that shape a bit into a pinch at the center.*
Balloona X: I can barely move like this!
Formula: Use your propulsion systems for this mode, Loony!
Balloona X: On it! *she barked* Propulsion! *Her air system began making her go forward, looking like a jet-skis water bit at the back.* Whoa!
Skye: Man, Ryder must've been waiting to try this out...
Formula: I bet... Ok, as soon you as you're near the fire part of the bridge, activate the "Absorb Water" feature and it'll do the rest
Balloona X: Understood Formy! *She eventually arrived at the part of the bridge that had the flames.* ok, here goes nothing... *she barked* Absorb Water! *The mouth part of her scuba mask came up as a bunch of hoses popped out of her pack, going into the water.* Ok... now what?
Formula: Get ready... *The hoses in the water began sucking up water into her pack, purifying the water before it poured into the hoses on her mask.* Hope you're thirsty... because you're gonna need it for the fire
Balloona X: You're devious Formy... *She started drinking the water from her mask as the others watched.*
Formula: While true, I think outside the box... *Balloona X can feel all the water going through her body as her suit was being pushed inside as her body bloated up*
Skye: How much water is she going to need?
Formula: Not sure yet. But don't worry, I added in an auto water filler stop so her body will feel the belt tighten limit *As Balloona X continues to expand, Mayor Humdinger was watching them and was getting ready to send in the kittens to grab the device.*
Mayor Humdinger: Alright, kittens, get ready! *Cat Chase was about to use his zipline to grab Formula’s PAWsuit Changer...* Wait for it...
Formula: Huh? You hear something? *His ear twitched a bit as the baddies ducked into hiding.*
Skye: I thought so too...
Formula: Maybe go find Chase or something to take a look. I'll keep my eye on Loony's progress. *Skye heads inside the Lookout to find Chase.* She should reach her belt limits soon *He watched carefully, checking a screen on his paw.* Three... two... one... limit should be reached. *He looked over, seeing the hoses stop pumping more water in.*
Balloona X: Ooohhh... *the scuba mask remove off of her* Man, that was alot of water...
Formula: It is a big fire. Let er rip though, Loony! *As she got ready to blast the Marshall and Chase kittens closed in behind him.*
Balloona X: You got it, Formy! *she blast out a ton of water out of her mouth. While she was busy, the two kittens leapt onto the brainiac pup, trying to snatch the device from him.*
Formula: You kittens again?! Clearly, you mates haven't gotten the memo! *He inflated his stomach to the size of a beach ball and bounced the kittens into the bay. The two splashed down as he smirked.*
Formula: They may have a plan, but you have to be five steps ahead of this mind. *As Balloona X extinguished the fire, Mayor Humdinger angrily growled.*
Mayor Humdinger: You have got to be kidding me! That plan was foolproof!
Formula: Hey! I see you, Humdinger!
Mayor Humdinger: Oop...
Formula: Did YOU do this?!
Mayor Humdinger: Ah, well...
Formula: Well...
Mayor Humdinger: Potentially... yoink! *He snatched the device and began running off with a laugh, but was blasted by a stray water blast from Balloona X, knocking him against the edge.* Who puts a hydrant up this far?!
Balloona X: Me, that's who!
Formula: Give me back my device, Humdinger!
Mayor Humdinger: Never! This is powerful to have in the wrong hands, and no little pup like you should have that kind of power!
Balloona X: Oh boy... *She went back as Formula had his eye twitch, visibly mad.*
Formula: Say. That. Again...
Mayor Humdinger: You heard me! A little pup like you shouldn't have power like this!
Formula: Balloona X... I’ll deal with Humdinger.
Balloona X: No, Formula. Let ME.
Formula: Actually how about "we" deal with him and his kittens together
Balloona X: But first *she barked* Deactivate suit! *The suit began shrinking down as she pull out 2 gum out of her pup pack* Originally this treatment/punishment was gonna be for Formula, but this one will be for you and your kittens. Formy, find the other four kittens, so we can pin them all down
Formula: Actually, I don’t think they’ll be hard to spot. *He pointed at a tail sticking out of a tree.*
*The remaining four kittens gulped as a transition with all the kittens, even the two that fell into the water, and the mayor were pinned under the big collie as a pear shape.*
Balloona X: Nobody calls my pup little and unable to handle stuff!
Formula: Ok Loony, pop in the gum and let them have it
Balloona X: But shouldn’t you get the Changer?
Formula: Ah right. *As he went to grab it, Humdinger threw the device off the bridge.* NO! *He removed his regular bionic paw, jumping off the bridge as well. As he fell into the water, he swam to the changer and grabbed it with his mouth. He than swan up to the surface. He tried to stay afloat, but with his other paw missing, he had no choice but to inflate himself a bit to act more like a ball on the water.*
Balloona X: *com-link* Formy?!
Formula: *muffled.* I got it!
Balloona X: *com-link* Are you ok?!
Formula: *muffled* Yes, but the changer... I designed it to handle intense destruction, not water... *His ears lowered as his tone changed.* I need to rebuild it... again...
Balloona X: *com-link.* Sorry, Formy... but I know what’ll cheer you up!
Formula: *muffled* What?
Balloona X: Come back up and I’ll show you.
Formula: *muffled* Alright *He rolled out of the water, back onto the ski part of the drive and bouncing up. As he got to Balloona X, he saw her eating the gum. muffled* Uh... you sure about this? *He set the soaked device down, putting a pin over his nose.*
Balloona X: Yeah. They blew up a bridge, Formy. They need to be punished. If you want, you can join me to do their punishment double time
Formula: I mean... the gum seems a bit...
Balloona X: He destroyed a lot of your hard work, Formy. *The pup looked at his gadget, nodding before swelling up to a similar pear shape and waddling over.* Formula Pear enters the battle!
Formula: Gum me, Loony! *He sits down on Humdinger and the other half of the kittens and Balloona X gives him a few pieces of gum.*
Mayor Humdinger: Come on, pups. It was a accident, honest
Formula: Accident? Ballpear X, on three?
Balloona X: You said it, Formula Pear.
Mayor Humdinger: Wait!
Balloona X: One, two...
Formula: ...three! *The pear shaped dogs then release massive farts on Mayor Humdinger and the Catastrophe Crew. They started to run away from the duo pups as they are coughing alot by their new stink*
Balloona X: Don't mess with us again! *she look at Formula who still upset* I'm so sorry about your Changer
Formula: I do need to make the design different anyway...
Balloona X: Well I know how to make you feel better... *She inflates the rest of her body and gives him a nice snuggle.*
Formula: Thanks Loony.
Balloona X: No prob. Deflate that figure, and I'll give you a big snuggle.
Formula: Sure thing *Formula shrinks his butt down, and Balloona X snuggles him something fierce.*
Balloona X: Hmm, this is good, but not good enough! *She bounces him on top of her and bounces behind the Lookout.*
Formula: What are you doing, Loony?
Balloona X: Making this more special and really cheer you up! *She bounced him onto the ground, pinning him under her belly before licking his nose with a smile.* Pucker up, cutie.
Formula: Uh Loony, I... *He was cut off by the collie kissing him, winking before blowing the air inside of her into him. She transferred all of her air into him causing him to be inflated and her to be deflated. A fully expanded Formula chuckles.* Y’know, this does make me feel better!
Balloona X: Good, but I think you could use a bit more, just for being a good pup. *She kissed him again, blowing more air into him.*
Formula: Oh, Loony!
Balloona X: Hey, I love you! It’s fun to always do this! *laughs.*
Formula: I know, hehehehe *She stopped once he was half the size of Yumi’s barn, licking his cheek and belly.*
Balloona X: Who’s a good blimpy pup? *Formula’s tail wags. Balloona X continued to snuggle and lick him.*
*Meanwhile in Foggy Bottom, Mayor Humdinger and the Catastrophe Crew were in a large bath.*
Mayor Humdinger: Well, that could've gone better kittens, but fear not! Next time, the device will be ours once and for all! *As he got ready to plot, the kittens all nodded in agreement, doing a catpile on his head and making him go under the bubbles a bit. When he surfaced back up, he had a shape of bubbles be in the form of an L on his head.* That device will be mine! You hear me?! Mine!
The End
