*At the Lookout, some of the pups were relaxing while Marshall was watering some flowers.*
Marshall: Almost done watering the flowers here
Chase: Good. We've been fairly busy the past week, but I can see two who're dragging worse than us... *He pointed over to the big collie and the dual personality labrahuahua, yawning while looking half asleep while standing.*
Skye: Poor pups. They've had much more work than us lately on the missions.
Chase: Well, they are unique pups we've had
Rocky: Doesn't help that they're not only using their powers for missions, but for fun times as well. No doubt they need a bit of a break...
Rubble: For sure.
Zuma: Which one of us dudes wants to tell them?
Skye: I'll do it...
Chase: Good luck sweetheart.
Skye: I will *She walked over to the other two, where Balloona X was a bit sluggish from filling up various tanks and Drift was on his back, not really bothering to set a new time by filling up tires.* Hey you two
Drift: Oh... hey Skye...
Balloona X: Is there something wrong?
Skye: I came to tell you two to relax for a bit. You both look exhausted.
Drift: What makes you say that?
Skye: You’re putting up five minute times on filling up one tire... you finish these under half a minute.
Drift: Impossible! I’m still doing under half a minute times!
Skye: Prove it...
Drift: I will *He went over to one tire, groaning softly before placing his mouth on the valve, beginning to blow.*
Skye: Hmm... that’s not how we’ve seen you do it before.
Drift: What?
Skye: How do you usually do the tire reinflations? *Drift looked confused, losing his focus and suffering a blowback from the tire, rolling back.* The fact you had to think like that when it’s natural for you. You’re drained and need some rest.
Balloona X: What about me? You didn't give me my reason.
Skye: You're just a bit slow. Even looking at you right now, your eyes are closing slowly. You both should rest up.
Balloona X: But what if Ryder needs us for a mission?
Skye: Relax, we'll let you know if you two are needed. *She started rolling Drift to a shady spot under the tree.* You two can rest over here.
Balloona X: I don't know...
Skye: Fine then... *She pulled out the tube of treats used a while ago.* Want one?
Balloona X: Uh... sure. *She took one out, popping it in her mouth before realizing.* Wait... these are the Knockout Treats... you... tricked... me...
Skye: You need a nap. *She pushed the collie up against the balloony lab, popping a treat into his mouth.* Rest up you two and we'll check on you later. *she watch Drift fall asleep as Balloona X snuggle against him* hehehe, cute
Chase: Go well?
Skye: Mmhm, let's go relax ourselves. Let's check on them in an hour or so, ok Chase?
Chase: Sounds good to me. Let's go, Skylar.
Skye: Hehehe good one *She hopped onto his back, both of them leaving as the sleeping couple had a ripple effect occur and transition them into the dream world. They both woke up in the dream world, not fully aware.*
Balloona X: Man... last time I eat those treats...
Drift: Same with me too...
Balloona X: Well, I save those for Formy since that pup doesn't rest easily.
Drift: I know
Balloona X: C'mon, let's got meet the others. *She got off his side, going behind him and rolling him to the door.*
Drift: You know I can deflate if I want to
Balloona X: I know, but you didn't do it, so...
Drift: I can prove it!
Balloona X: Go ahead *The pup in front of her shrunk back down, laying on his back from the position of the roll.* ok then
Drift: Let's go.
Balloona X: After you straighten up...
Drift: Oh fine... *He got up and joined her side as they made their way inside.*
Skye: Oh guys, you're awake *They see her in a pink superhero costume.*
Drift: Uh, Skye? What’s with the... the getup?
Balloona X: Yea, why are you wearing what look like a superhero costume?
Skye: Oh, just trying this old getup again after a while...
Drift: For what?
Skye: Well, last we wore these was back when we saved Apollo.
Drift: Apollo?!
Balloona X: But that's impossible. He's just a cartoon characters
Chase: Oh it is possible, trust me. *He showed up, in a blue superhero costume.*
Drift: You're wearing one too, Chase?
Chase: We all have one. *He pointed to the other four pups, clad in corresponding hero costumes related to their usual color.*
Balloona X: Whoa!? Cool... but why are you wearing them?
Marshall: There's a costume contest going on, and maybe... busting these bad boys out again could be handy.
Rocky: However, we also have to set up the stage and such...
Balloona X: Cool
Drift: Can we be part of this too?
Zuma: You dudes got costumes? Ones that aren't basically just Apollo's?
Both: Uh... no?
Chase: Sorry guys, but this is kind of an exclusive bit for us. Unless you guys can make some costumes quickly for this, you may have to sit this one out.
Balloona X: Ah man...
Drift: C'mon...
Balloona X: It's unfair
Skye: Sorry, but we don't make the rules.
Drift: Loona, come with me. I have a sewing machine in my room. We’re making costumes.
Balloona X: Alright then... *She followed the lab up the stairs while the rest of the team took the elevator to the control center.*
Drift: This'll be fun...
Balloona X: But you sure bout this? Last time you made a suit was Tracker's basic airbag upgrade.
Drift: We’re making costumes, not engineering an airbag system. We can inflate already. Besides, I know how to make a costume.
Balloona X: Oh really? Was it that Apollo one in the closet you wear on every episode that shows up?
Drift: What, you think I bought it at a store? I made it so I could enjoy the fun in something cool I made.
Balloona X: Ok then... explains how it has a certain charm about it. *She nuzzles his head a bit as both entered his room.*
Drift: Thanks. Now, can you hold still? I need to make some measurements.
Balloona X: Uh... alright. *She stood still as a little scanner looked over here. A red light surrounded her, and red lines glossed on her body, taking measurements.*
Drift: Alright, got it...
Balloona X: Now what?
Drift: Let me work my magic... *He went over to the computer, looking over the model before getting to work. He took out large piece of cloth, and began cutting them up into capes.*
Balloona X: Whatcha doing there?
Drift: Capes...
Balloona X: Capes?
Drift: Every good superhero has a cape.
Balloona X: Almost every one...
Drift: Fair enough. Now, let's just work on the bodysuit... *He looked at the measurements for her, working with the fabric choices to make her suit.* Ok, just gotta make sure I don't hurt her while she wears this...
Balloona X: What?
Drift: Making sure it's not tight. *He eventually finished the outfit, deciding to make a mask as well.* Just a few more details
Balloona X: C'mon... I can't wait much longer.
Drift: Almost done *He finished up her suit, wiping his forehead.*
Balloona X: Got it done?
Drift: Yep
Balloona X: Lemme see. *He pulled out a mainly blue suit with green highlights around, similar to balloons on her back, including a themed mask as well.* Cool
Drift: I wanted to have some fun with it... try it out.
Balloona X: Alright *She slipped into it, realizing something.* Hey!
Drift: Hmm? Something wrong?
Balloona X: Yea, with this... *She lifted up, showing her suit had her blue belly fully exposed.* Was there an error in your machine?
Drift: Nope... *He snickered, rubbing her belly with his paw.* This was deliberate.
Balloona X: What?
Drift: I made it like this, cause who can resist this cute blue belly?
Balloona X: Oh, hehehe
Drift: I'm going to assume I'm getting squished?
Balloona X: Big time... you better make your outfit similar though.
Drift: Oh alright... but why...
Balloona X: Cause if my tum is being exposed in this when I swell, you have to have yours be as well!
Drift X: *sigh* Fine
Balloona X: You're the one who likes fun and silly options.
Drift: I know, I just trying to do it on you
Balloona X: Well that backfired... *She snickered, helping make his outfit to be similar to hers.* Show that gray belly off, Drifty!
Drift: Hehehe. Oh, I'm so gonna regret this
Balloona X: Oh enjoy it... hope you don't mind me keeping Formy in that outfit though more often.
Drift: I'll try
Balloona X: Good. *She finished up his outfit, slipping it on him to show a golden suit with silver highlights around, spots similar to flags on his back, and having a matching checkered mask.* Here it is...
Drift: Well, I feel a draft...
Balloona X: That's cause you have the belly section exposed too. Now let's get to the others before we are too late!
Drift: Time to bounce into action then!
Balloona X: That's my line!
Drift: Sorry, hehehe
Balloona X: For that... *She kisses him out of nowhere. He blushed a bit as she snickered before a transition with her tag cut to the pups setting up the stage for the contest.*
Skye: I hope we weren't too hard on Balloona X and Drift by saying they couldn't help us
Rocky: I don't think we were, but if the rules were loose... we'd have people with just a sticker on their chest show up.
Skye: I know but still...
Marshall: I'm sure they'll be fine... they have fun all the time.
Chase: To each other, yes. But they are trying their best to have fun with us
Zuma: I feel the dudes could conjure something up though...
Rubble: What do you think they're up to though?
Skye: No idea... *Her ears twitched a bit at the sound of giant ball bouncing before turning around.* Oh boy...
Chase: What's up?
Skye: Them... Look! *she pointed. The team could see Balloona X bouncing on the back of her ballooned lab, being about the size of three puphouses.*
All Pups: Whoa!
Balloona X: Somebody order a party puploon?! *they stop bouncing right in front of the stage*
Marshall: Holy smokes! What happened to him?!
Drift: Stole her line... she also went over the whole punishment system with me if I steal her line or something.
Balloona X: This is when he steals my “bounce into action” line. He gets three puphouses worth of puffing! Hehehe, but anyway... we're back and this time, we got our superhero costume now!
Rubble: Where’d you even get those?
Balloona X: Drift made them
Zuma: Stop...
Drift: I did, honest.
Balloona X: It's true
Chase: He actually made an outfit that didn’t require an inflation feature?
Balloona X: But we did have our outfits show off some belly. *She hopped off, showing her blue stomach before rolling Drift a bit.* See?
Skye: I guess they did make their point here
Rocky: Guess they can help now, huh?
Chase: Of course. We do need some help.
Drift: What do you need us to do?
Marshall: We do need someone to welcome the folks to the contest...
Skye: And after doing an inventory count, we’re short the two balloons at the front...
Chase: I do wonder where we’ll find them...
Balloona X: Wait, you want us to be the balloons?
Zuma: Up to you dudes.
Drift: You sure you don't need us with you guys on stage?
Rubble: Trust us, you'll have to tell us when our special guest arrives. Once he's here, you two can join us.
Balloona X: Special guest?
Rocky: Mmhm, can’t miss him.
Drift: ok then...
Zuma: Unless you dudes want to man security...
Drift: You mean like bouncers?
Chase: Yep
Skye: But as a "bouncy" bouncers, Hehehehe
Chase: Would say you could be both actually. Be the two balloons we're missing, and put your own spin on "bouncers" in a way.
Drift: You sure? You're usually the officer here.
Chase: While true, I am needed on stage fairly often.
Balloona X: Fair enough
Marshall: Well, we need to head to our positions... good luck you two.
Both Pups: Ok then *The two inflatable pups went to the little rope area as the rest went to the stage.*
Drift: Unreal they trusted us with this...
Balloona X: It's a big job... try to be serious though.
Drift: I know, Loony
Balloona X: Good... let's look the part though.
Drift: Look the part? What do you mean by that?
Balloona X: C'mon... no need to pull an old school Form. You're usually not afraid to be inflated, what's the deal?
Drift: Right, sorry... let's just do our thing
Balloona X: Alrighty.
Drift: Ladies first?
Balloona X: Thanks Drifty *She inhaled, swelling up to the size of two puphouses as she bumped him.* Your turn to get puffy... again.
Drift: Heheheheh... You got it, Bumperloona X
Balloona X: Bumperloona X? Oh... do I smell a new default where you'll make it extra, extra bouncy?
Drift: Maybe...
Balloona X: Better make sure... *She gently pressed her big belly against him as she felt him swell up to her size.* There you are...
Drift: Hehehehe
Balloona X: What should this be though for you and Formy?
Drift: No ideas, Loony
Balloona X: We'll figure something out. *She waddled over to the other side of the guard station.*
Drift: Wait for me *he waddled over to her*
Balloona X: This probably looks ridiculous, huh?
Drift: Slightly, but fun.
Balloona X: Hehehehe, oh you...
Drift: I try to have fun.
Balloona X: I know... *The two maintained their guard position, letting anyone who had a costume enter, until they saw a familiar mayor done up in a black version of his usual attire.* Wait a sec... is that...
Drift: Mayor Humdinger!?
Mayor Humdinger: Who else were you expecting? *Before he walk in, both of the inflatable pups blocked his way* Hey!
Drift: Sorry, but you need an actual costume, not a recolor of your regular outfit.
Mayor Humdinger: Give me a break! Move aside you fat pups and it'll be fine!
Balloona X: What did you say to me!?
Mayor Humdinger: I said fat pups, so what?
Drift: Nobody calls my love fat, not even me... you've earned a free ticket back to Foggy Bottom, courtesy of Bumperloona X Airlines. Bumperloona X, go right ahead
Balloona X: Gladly! *She growled a bit as Drift rolled away a bit.*
Mayor Humdinger: Like I'm so scared of a blob of fur and her little boyfriend.
Drift: What did you just call me!?
Mayor Humdinger: Little. So... oh right... *He turned around to think it through as Drift rolled back and both nodded.*
Drift: Time to upgrade your airline flight to "Reboundrift and Bumperloona X Air Express!" *As they both began swelling, the mayor turned around, getting a face full of inflating blue and gray bellies. When he stepped back, he saw two pups the size of the Paw Patroller each.*
Mayor Humdinger: Uh... m-mercy? *He took his hat off in worry as the two pups looked at each other, grinning widely.*
Drift: *sarcastic* Oh we will give you mercy...
Balloona X: *sarcastic* Oh for sure...
Both: Not! *They both thrusted their bellies out, bouncing the mayor all the way back to Foggy Bottom and sharing a paw bump.* Nice air, partner.
Balloona X: Thank you, Drifty
Drift: Thanks, Loony *They both shared a minor belly bump, bouncing a fair bit away before deflating and rolling back with a laugh.*
Balloona X: We won't see him back, and I think everyone's inside...
Drift: But where's that special guest?
Balloona X: Then again... we don't know who this special guest even is...
???: Special guest huh? Must say... you two are pretty special with those costumes.
Both: Huh? *They both looked, seeing a familiarly yellow suited clad pup.* No way!
???: No way what? Thought I wouldn't show up?
Balloona X: Very convincing Apollo costume there, I will say. It looks so real.
Apollo: Pardon me?
Drift: Uh... Loony? Do you have any idea who this is?
Balloona X: Someone with a very realistic Apollo costume. Fur and all, even the voice. There a modifier in there?
Drift: Loony, that's the real Apollo!l
Balloona X: Oh come on Drift, I said he was a cartoon character.
Apollo: Really? This enough proof? *He picked up both balloon pups, flying them up high over the area.*
Balloona X: Whoa! It is him!
Drift: I told you so!
Balloona X: Ok ok, fair enough
Apollo: Good to know I convinced you.
Drift: Mr. Apollo, it's such an honor to meet you though! I seriously feel like I could explode a bit!
Apollo: Good to know I have a big fan. Just when I thought Rubble was a big fan...
Balloona X: Wait till you see his costume he made of your outfit. Perfect to a tee.
Drift: Loony!
Balloona X: What? Can't be honest here?
Drift: You can, but I’m pretty sure he didn’t need to know that.
Balloona X: C’mon, it’s cute.
Drift: But not in front of my hero! Well, being held by my hero, but still...
Apollo: You really have a costume of me.
Balloona X: I have a photo or two of him wearing it.
Drift: Not funny!
Apollo: I oughta see this... *He flew down, setting the two pups on stage with the others.*
Chase: There you guys are.
Drift: Uhhh...
Balloona X: Our guest is here. I think Drift is a bit... lost for words.
Drift: Hey!
Balloona X: It's true...
Drift: *sigh* You're embarrassing me here
Balloona X: Oh hush... *She licked his cheek as she deflated.*
Apollo: Wait, what? Those big forms aren't part of your costumes?
Balloona X: No, real inflation abilities
Apollo: Oh really? Now that's awesome.
Drift: Uh she's not the only one who has it
Balloona X: It's true... *She rubbed Drift's belly a bit.*
Apollo: He does too? Now this I gotta see...
Balloona X: Go ahead, Drifty
Drift: Uhh... He looked a bit blank faced.
Balloona X: C'mon... you don't get shy to show off your powers... You're not Formula
Drift: This is different... *His ears twitched a bit as the crowd started chanting "show him."* Oh come on...
Balloona X: Show him, Drifty.
Drift: *sigh* Alright
Balloona X: Good pup. *She nuzzled his exposed belly.* Go on...
Drift: I will, I will...
Balloona X: Stop stalling then... *As she got back, expecting her pup to deflate, she felt his belly press up against her.* Wait, Drift! I meant deflate! Oh great... here we go again, focused on getting bigger...
Skye: Or he's a bit too nervous, he lost focus
Balloona X: Drift! Stop inflating yourself! *She saw his ear twitch as he softly stopped, being at the size of seven or eight puphouses.*
Apollo: Whoa!
Drift: Whoops... Sorry about this...
Apollo: You kidding? I’ve had big fans, but you sir, are a really, really big fan... literally!
Drift: Wait, really?
Apollo: Yeah, of course!
Drift: Wow, thanks Apollo
Apollo: No problem, champ.
Skye: Well, as the guest judge, Apollo here gets to pick who won the contest.
Balloona X: He's the judge!?
Chase: Yes he is. Any worthy contenders though you saw, Apollo? Like... top three or five costumes to choose from.
Apollo: Well let's see...
Marshall: Let's hear our nominees.
Chase: Give him a moment
Apollo: Well, the nominees are... Katie for her unique take on a bubble bot costume.
Katie: Sweet! *She came up to the stage, clad in a robotic styled costume that had a few bubble wands for arms, soap container on the back, and a pink and purple color to it.*
Rubble: Cool, almost makes me want to take another bubble bath again
Rocky: I'll pass on that...
Rubble: Fair enough
Zuma: Second choice, dude.
Apollo: Well... I'm not sure if this counts as one or two nominees, but... Mayor Goodway and Chickaletta for swapping styles for the day. *They came up to the stage as Mayor Goodway was wearing a chicken suit with an anklet and Chickaletta was wearing a smaller clothing version of Mayor Goodway's outfit*
Rocky: Does this count as one or two nominees, Chase?
Chase: Well since us Paw Patrol members did enter as one team, I guess it counts as one
Apollo: Alright. Third nominee we have is going to Alex for his unique take on a race car driver, based on one of his favorite pups from the team. *The young boy hopped onto the stage, clad in his golden racing outfit with having little bits Drift would have.*
Drift: Huh? I guess I have a fan now
Alex: You and Formula obviously! Do have one for the mechanic pup, but I felt wearing this one today.
Drift: Oh, ok then
Apollo: Fourth nominee... another tough call...
Balloona X: What?
Rubble: Well?
Apollo: I have to give it to Cap'n Turbot for his accurate and nearly tail-chilling anglerfish outfit. *The captain came out, showing off a rather eerie looking costume, complete with the glowing fish skeleton effect.*
Drift: Yikes... that thing is creepy.
Balloona X: Definitely creepy
Skye: That may win on how detailed it is, but... judge's call.
Chase: Speaking of... fifth and final nominee.
Apollo: This was tricky, and although you pups all entered as one team, I'm picking Balloona X and Drift to represent the team. If he could deflate though now...
Drift: Oh right, sure Apollo. I'll deflated now... *He exhaled, deflating back to his usual size.*
Apollo: Whoa, no idea you were so lit- *He was cut off as Balloona X covered his mouth.*
Balloona X: He meant lit with style I assume, Drift.
Drift: Riiiight... *He sighed, moving over to the rest as Balloona X moving over too*
Apollo: Alright, we'll be going from last place up for this one.
Rubble: Last place is...
Apollo: Unfortunately, Mayor Goodway. Love the idea, but the lack of detail on the chicken costume hurts in the long run for the partner thing.
Mayor Goodway: Oh dear....
Rocky: Fourth place is...
Apollo: Alex. I love the homage you did, but the racer costume still looks slightly plain in some aspects.
Alex: Oh well, maybe next time I'll do Formula
Skye: Third place is...
Apollo: Katie. The combo theme was executed well, but still lacked a bit of character compared to the other two.
Katie: It's ok, I did plan to make a new version of this costume anyway
Apollo: It's a tough call though between the final two. The detail on Turbot's costume looks like it came directly out of the water three minutes ago, while the costumes by Balloona X and Drift show off they're fun, gimmicky, and their powers match well to the details... But I made my decision on who win this costume contest, and the winner is... *The crowd leaned in a bit, waiting for his decision.* The winner is the Balloon Duo.
Both Pups: What!?
Apollo: Yeah. Like I said, fun, gimmicky, and it matches the powers. Plus, you put a new spin on super pups.
Both Pups: Really?
Apollo: Yep, congrats you two.
Drift: This is... *He looked beyond baffled, fainting on the spot as Marshall came over.*
Marshall: Hang on, I'll wake him up.
Balloona X: Water cannon time?
Marshall: Yep. *he barked* Water cannon! *His water cannon came out and as he barked to turn it on, it ended up spraying both pups a bit. This transitioned to a ripple bit back to where they were asleep under the tree where Marshall ended up missing the flowers and soaking them.*
Both: What happened!?
Marshall: Oh, sorry guys... I didn't mean to hit you two, it was an accident
Drift: Where's Apollo? What about the contest?
Balloona X: How did we get back here?
Chase: You guys were asleep for about half an hour or so. You two were just so comfy, we didn't want to disturb you.
Drift: But... the contest, Apollo...
Skye: Must've had some dream.
Balloona X: But wait, how did me and Drift have the same dream?
Chase: No idea... that sounds like a question Formula will have to answer.
Both pups: Oh...
Skye: You guys feeling better though?
Drift: Well... to be honest, yea *he deflated back down to his normal size*
Skye: Good to hear. Ready to watch the show?
Drift: Oh right! But after that dream we had, I have an idea for it.
Balloona X: We suggest you six get your superhero costumes on for this
Chase: Wait, how did you two know about them?
Both pups: Dream...
*A transition with the pups usual emblem cut to the usual six all in their outfits, looking at the time.*
Rubble: The show’s about to start and they aren’t here yet.
Chase: Balloona X? Drift? Are you done yet?
Both: Almost! Be ready for a surprise though.
Skye: Ok then
Rocky: Better hurry you two, show’s about to start.
Rubble: And I don't want to miss it at all
Drift: Relax. Coming down... now.
*The two pups came down in the outfits that they wore in their dream.*
All six pups: Whoa!
Drift: What? See something ya like?
Chase: Cool costumes, guys
Skye: Noticed you guys have your tummies showing. That to provide a soft and furry resting place?
Both: Yep, no one can't say "no" to a big bloated soft belly like ours
Skye: Not even pups like me! *She hopped over, rubbing them both with a giggle.*
Both: Hehehehe
Balloona X: Skye, hehehe...
Drift: We're not even bloated up yet, hehehe..
Skye: What’s stopping ya both?
Both: Nothing!
Skye: Well, go ahead *They both nodded, inflating up to a size to hold three pups each.* There we go... shame we have to put you on your backs though if we want to feel comfy.
Balloona X: Or...
Skye: Or... what? She laid on a beanbag with Chase and Marshall while Rubble, Zuma, and Rocky laid on a separate one.
Drift: How about...
Balloona X: We do...
Both: Big puffy pup sandwiches!
Chase: Big puffy pup...? *Before he could finish, the two balloon pups bounced over with Balloona X squishing the pink, blue, and red hero pups while Drift got the others.*
All: Oohhh...
Drift: This is the sandwich part.
Balloona X: What do you guys think?
Chase: Well, it's...
Skye: Perfect! *She happily nuzzled up against the collie's big blue belly.*
Balloona X: Hehehe, that tickles
Skye: That’s the point.
Drift: Lucky Loony there...
Balloona X: Hehehe thanks
Zuma: Be glad you're both comfy, dudes.
Drift: Thanks Zuma
Marshall: Hey, you know what would make this great? TV!
Drift: Oh right, Apollo's about to start! Switch it on!
Chase: Wait, who has the remote?
Balloona X: Didn't you?
Skye: I think it’s right next to me... *she popped the remote out* Here we go... *She turns on the TV and changes the channel to Apollo the Super Dog.*
Chase: You know, this is more relaxing than I thought.
Skye: Now you see why I like the balloony duo, hun.
Drift: Shh! It’s starting. *All of the pups quieted down, focusing on the show as it played the episode out. thoughts* Man... this episode seems to have a slight redesign on Apollo's suit. Wonder where they got that inspiration from? Did they use... Nah, couldn’t be... could it? *He shook his head, focusing back on the show as the rest of the pups had a relaxing time under the two balloons up top.*
The End
