*It was an active Summer day on the beach of Adventure Bay. Most of the pups were busy doing their bits as lifeguards while some were doing a few games on the sand.*
Rubble: Hey, anyone up for a game of Volleyball?
Marshall: I do!
Balloona X: Count me in, if Formula doesn't mind if Drift plays with us...
Chase: I'll go get him. We do have to take a few breaks, and we all know how Formula is...
Balloona X: I swear, it's like he's more bionic all over at points with how focused he is.
Rubble: But you gotta admire his focus when he's at work.
Chase: Yeah. I'll be right back. *Chase then left to get Formula*
Balloona X: Don't worry. As long as I know how to switch him with his trigger, Formula won't mind me being with Drift for the day
Marshall: You're usually right with your balloon pup.
Rubble: Well what did you expect from them? I'm also assuming you're gonna want him on your team.
Balloona X: It's easy to have a sport expert pup here on my side
Marshall: Drift's more of a racer though... *He looked over, seeing the black lab walking over.* Speaking of...
Formula: G'day guys, I heard that you needed me for a critical task over here. What's the sit-rep?
Balloona X: This *she lick him on the nose twice. Formula looked a bit surprised, blushing a bit as the collie giggled.*
Balloona X: Sorry Form, but you need a break for a bit, and I want Drift... *She licked his nose again and quickly bounced him on top of her.*
Rubble: What're you...
Balloona X: Just wait for it... *On cue, the lab swelled up on top of her, up to the whole Formunce size, paws and nose barely sticking out as Balloona X was squashed under the big belly. muffled* So worth it...
Marshall: Are you ok under there?
Balloona X: *muffled* Yes. Always been wondering what happened when this happened *She rubbed her paws and nuzzled her head and nose across the gray belly of the lab, giggling in delight.*
Rubble: You need help, or do you got this?
Balloona X: *muffled* just give him a second *The two boys looked, seeing his tag change as a slight hiss rang out as Balloona X held the deflating pup.*
Rubble: Oh good. So you ready, Drift?
Drift: Hey guys... volleyball it seems? And uh... where's Loony?
Balloona X: I'm right here, Drifty
Drift: Huh? *He looked down, seeing the collie under him with a smile.* Uh... hey Loony.
Marshall: Ok then. Let's play! *The other pups nodded, getting into their teams.*
Rubble: Coming up!
*Rubble then bounced the ball to the opposing inflatable pups*
Balloona X: Drifty, get it!
Drift: On it! *He leapt up, spiking it down as it bounced off the sand and away.* Whoops... may've been a bad call with the bionic paw, I'll got get it. *Drift then left to retrieve the volleyball. It rolled by close to the water, and Drift was about to bring it back until he noticed something in the distance of the water*
Marshall: Hey Drift, you good?
Drift: Y-Yeah... *He shook a bit, looking in the distance as in the reflection of his eyes, a gray fin was seen piercing through the water.*
Rubble: Is everything ok there? Did the ball get messed up? *Hearing that filled Balloona X with a bit of glee*
Drift: F-Fine... *He shook a bit more, turning tail and running away, leaving a trail of dust behind from the sand.*
Balloona X: Drifty?
Rubble: Maybe you should go check on him. We'll wait for you two.
Balloona X: On it. *She inflated a bit, bouncing after the trail of dust. For a while Balloona X following the trail until she came a pile of rocks with Drift curled up and shaking behind them, muttering to himself*
Drift: S-Sharks... here? No no no... t-try to keep calm... maybe it was just a dolphin, yeah...
Balloona X: Drifty, are you ok? *The black lab tensed up, inflating suddenly before looking.*
Drift: Oh... L-Loony. You... scared me a bit there.
Balloona X: I scared you? You said you're not scared of anything...
Drift: I mean... you caught me off guard. *He shook his head, deflating back down.* Yeah, just off-guard, that's all.
Balloona X: Are you sure?
Drift: Y-Yeah... totally! *He put on a fake smile, but she knew something was up.*
Balloona X: Drift, trust... now...
Drift: It's nothing, really. *The two pups turned to see a kid was passing by with an inflatable shark toy. Balloona X turned her attention to Drift, who was shaking again while slowly inflating.*
Balloona X: Something bothering you, Drift? You never shake, rattle, or bloat like this...
Drift: Ok fine... ,*He began to deflate back down* It's just... I have a fear of sharks, and I think I saw one in the water back there.
Balloona X: Hmm… so Form’s afraid of bats, and you’re afraid of sharks?
Drift: Yeah... They are the only things that actually scare me. I think I saw one by the water.
Balloona X: Really?
Drift: Yeah.
Balloona X: Better alert Ryder and do a quick alarm then. *A transition of the Sea Patrol emblem shows Ryder watching the beach as his wrist com began to beep. He answered it to see Drift and Balloona X*
Ryder: Hey Balloona, hey Drift. What's up?
Balloona X: Drift thinks he saw a shark somewhere near the bay.
Ryder: A shark? Are you sure?
Drift: Just check...
Ryder: Alright, hang on. *He takes out his binoculars and searches around the bay. He then noticed a grey fin rising from the water.* Oh... I see what you mean Drift, but I think I see... more.
Drift: MORE?! *He shook more, Balloona X worriedly looking at him.*
Balloona X: We need to do something for this shark problem
Ryder: We will, but... is he alright?
Balloona X: Uh... yeah. Maybe call the others though, we'll be a bit late...
Ryder: Of course. No bay is too infested, no pup is too small! *Ryder ends the call then taps on the Sea Patrol icon on his wrist com for all the pups' tag to beep.* Sea Patrol, to the Beach Tower!
All Pups: Ryder needs us! *With the six main members arriving at the tower, something felt off.*
Skye: Where are Balloona X and Drift? *The pups then felt a slightly rumble as they noticed a large round object heading towards them*
Rubble: Whoa! Big rock!
Rocky: I doubt that's a rock...
Chase: Is that....
Balloona X: Hey pups, had a... slight issue. *The collie came around, rolling the object to show Drift's slightly sunken head on a huge round form, five times bigger than the puphouses.*
Skye: Whoa! What happened?
Drift: Uh... j-just wanted to show Loony I could get bigger than Formula. Still uh...
Balloona X: You are pretty far from the sizes he can reach.
Drift: Yes I am, hehehe....
Balloona X: Formy still makes it work...
Drift: I'll show you!
Marshall: Well we can now say that you both have an inflated ego.
Balloona X: Drift more so. *She giggled, rubbing the giant pup's belly as he deflated.* Still... Formula will always be bigger.
Drift: Just wait till I really put my powers on display. *The pups then enter the tower as the door closed behind them with the emblem flashing. The eight pups then line up in their Sea Patrol uniforms*
Chase: Sea Patrol, ready for action, Captain Rider sir!
Ryder: Pups, we got a big one today.
Rubble: How big?
Ryder: Well... *He presses his wrist com and the screen activates* A shiver of sharks has just recently been spotted near the bay.
Drift: Y-Yeah... *He nervously shook, but Balloona X rubbed his back, calming him down.* Sorry, felt a draft for a second.
Zuma: Sharks this close to the bay can't be good news though.
Ryder: Exactly, so this will be a big mission for us all
Marshall: Be glad none of us are afraid of sharks though.
Drift: Yeaaaah... good thing. *He let out a nervous laugh, slowly looking out to the water with a nervous look.*
Ryder: Don't worry, for this mission I'll need...
Drift: *whispering* Please not me, please not me... *Ryder selects Chase's tag symbol*
Ryder: Chase. I need you to get everyone away from the water until the sharks are all cleared away.
Chase: Chase is on the case!
Ryder: I'll also need... *He scrolls through the tags and selects Zuma's.* Zuma.
Drift: *whispering* Good, I wasn't picked.
Ryder: I'll need you to help out Chase if there is anyone already far out in the water.
Zuma: Let's dive in!
Ryder: Now we need a way to get the sharks away from here
Rocky: Maybe some kind of bait?
Rubble: Or something that scares great whites?
Drift: What could possibly scare them?!
Drift: Oh... o-of course.
Zuma: I did hear that orcas are one of the great white shark's enemies
Marshall: Well, where can we find them though?
Ryder: I may have a plan, but we'll need some help... *The team slowly turn to look to Balloona X and Drift.*
Balloona X: Why is everyone looking at us?
Rocky: I think I got an idea... but we need some time on it.
Ryder: Right.
Balloona X and Drift: What idea?
Rocky: You'll see.
Both: Ok then...
Ryder: Alright! Sea Patrol is on a roll! *Ryder and the pups walk to the front area of the room, then the elevator takes them to the lower level as they took their seats* Load 'er up, Robo-Dog! *Robo-Dog barked as he tapped on Chase's tag as an alarm went off. The base then loaded in Chase's sea vehicle inside. Robo-Dog then tapped on Zuma's tag as the base loaded Zuma's sea vehicle as well.* Robo-Dog, take us to sea. *Robo-Dog barked as he pressed the ship icon and the bridge from the base opened up. Robo-Dog then pilots the ship out of the dock and into the bay. a transition of the Sea Patrol emblem shows the Sea Patroller out in the bay as Ryder and the pups noticed the sharks swimming around as they kept their distance for now*
Drift: Wow! I didn't know there would be that many sharks around.
Zuma: There have to be at least twenty of them... maybe thirty! Maybe more! We've got our work cut out today, dudes.
Drift: Yeah... *He gulped nervously, slowly backing away from the viewing part.*
Ryder: Chase, Zuma, you two are up
Chase: On it Ryder.
*Chase and Zuma left to the elevator. Chase then landed in his vehicle as he then drove off the Sea Patroller and the wheels retracted inside. Zuma then landed in his vehicle as he also drove off the Sea Patroller and the wheels of his vehicle then retracted inside. Both Chase and Zuma then drove to the beach*
Drift: *sigh* Wish I could be heading that way...
Skye: Once the job's done, it's back to the fun. Unless we need Formula out if you can't handle the sharks.
Drift: I'm not afraid of some big fish! With... hundreds of teeth... and almost two tons of bite power... *Drift started to shake a bit before Balloona nuzzled him a bit, calming him down*
Ryder: Well as long as the plan goes well, we should be fine. Rocky, time to get to work.
Rocky: Sure thing. Now... just need to modify your suits, Loony and Drift, and you two can be our orcas.
Drift: Wait... what? *His pupils dilated down a lot at that part, realizing he has to get close to what he fears.*
Balloona X: Wait, "our orcas?" What do you mean by that?
Ryder: We're modifying your suits to be bigger and look like them, what else?
Rocky: But we need to paint your suits to make it look real to the sharks
Drift: So y-you want us to get in the water... With th-them?! *Drift seemed to slightly tremble* Are you sure there isn't another way?!
Ryder: We could find orcas, but that'd take too long. Now... let's get to work so you two can go out there once it's clear of people.
Drift: O-Ok. *Ryder and Rocky then made their way to the elevator as Drift was a little reluctant in going. Luckily Balloona provided a bit of comfort for him as they made their way to the elevator as well*
Balloona X: Don't worry Drifty, I'm here for you
Drift: R-Right. *They all then went down the elevator to the lower level as Rocky was about to work on them* Are you sure... this could... work?
Rocky: As long as you try your best and I make it work, we shouldn't have any problems. Now let's get to it you two.
Balloona X: Right
Drift: Uh... alright...
*A transition of Chase's tag shows that Zuma and Chase made it to the beach just as a few people were about to go into the water*
Chase: *barked* Megaphone! *Chase's pup pack then opened on the left side as a megaphone came out. Some feedback got their attention*
Citizens: Huh?
Chase: Attention all citizens, please vacate from the water immediately until further notice. *The citizens in the water looked confused, exiting anyway.*
Zuma: I think I see some a little farther out. I got 'em.
Chase: Good luck with that.
Zuma: Be right back *Zuma then drove off to the other citizens swimming out as they seemed a bit confused on what's happening*
Citizen: Hey, what's up?
Zuma: We may have a slight issue regarding some aquatic wildlife. We suggest you stay out of the water until we deal with it
Citizen: Oh, ok then. *They then began to swim back to shore, but they weren't going fast enough*
Zuma: Might want to go a bit faster.
Citizen: We can't swim any faster.
Zuma: Don't worry, I'll lend a paw. *barked* Buoy! *Zuma's vehicle then deployed a life preserver to them as they each held on* Here we go. *Zuma then drove back to shore with them in tow*
Citizen: Well, thanks for the help Zuma.
Zuma: Anytime dudes. *Zuma arrived back to the beach as they then left the water to meet with the others to wait.*
Chase: I sure hope they finish soon.
Zuma: I'm sure they'll handle it dude. They're no doubt setting up now.
Chase: We just need to wait and see
*A transition of Rocky's tag shows Rocky finishing up on Balloona and Drift's suits.*
Rocky: Alright, the new default setting for this mode should be set. Paint is almost set two. Ryder, we should get the too ready for this.
Ryder: Right. *Ryder then taps his wrist com as he got both Balloona and Drift on screen* Balloona, Drift, we're ready for you. Meet us near the Sub Patroller.
Balloona X: We're on our way
Drift: Y-Yeah...
Balloona X: Let's go then. *She went to tug him along, only to find he wasn't moving at all.* Huh?
Drift: I-I don't think I can do this.
Balloona X: Come on Drifty *She turned to press the elevator button. Once the door opened, she turned around to see he was long gone and swimming back.*
Drift: I can't do this! I can't do this!
Balloona X: You've gotta be kidding me! *She made her way to the exit Drift went out.* Looks like I got to find him on shore... I hope Ryder and Rocky don't mind I find him first during the mission? *She sighed, inhaling to make herself much bigger before doing a giant bounce to land near the shore.* Ok, now to find Drift *She deflated back down, paddling the rest of the way to reach the sand, shaking off the excess water and beginning her search.* Drifty! Where are you buddy, Drifty! *Drift was back at the Beach Tower where he was hiding in the back as he was sitting in both fear and guilt*
Drift: *deep sigh* Why... *He heard the door open as Balloona X entered.*
Balloona X: Drift! Please be here, I want to talk to you.
Drift: Go away, Loony!
Balloona X: Drift, darling… *She turned, going to his side.* What happened?
Drift: I-I can't help out in this. I'm too afraid...
Balloona X: Oh Drifty, I know you are scared about the sharks, but you can't let your fear get the best of you
Drift: But... I just... I feel like I can't control myself right now. Like the fear is building up and is gonna make me explode or something.
Balloona X: Look, I know it's hard, but you are gonna have to face the truth soon. *She looked down, seeing his body tremble a bit.* And I think you need to go outside... *Drift and Balloona then made their way outside as Drift then continued to tremble as he then started to inflate himself to a large size*
Drift: *sigh* It's no use Balloona...
Balloona X: Drift... I'm not giving up on you. *She leaned up against his still swelling figure.* We do need you for this mission. Come on Drifty, do it for us?
Drift: I-I can't... *He whimpered sadly, still swelling as the collie looked into his eyes.*
Balloona X: Please Drift... I know you can do it. *The two continued to look at each other's eyes for a while as Drift then slowly stopped swelling up*
Drift: I-I think so... but what if I freeze up again? Or run off? Or... *He softly wobbled, getting a soft kiss from her.*
Balloona X: Shhh... *Drift took a deep breath, beginning to deflate to his normal size.*
Drift: Ok, I'll try... as long as you're with me.
Balloona X: I was there for Formy with his bat fear.
Drift: Ok then, I think I could do it
Balloona X: Good. Now let's go meet back with Ryder and Rocky.
Drift: We have a bit to get out there though...
Balloona X: Not if we take the fun way back...
Drift: Fun way?
Balloona X: Mmhm... *Balloona then picked up Drift as he then was on her back. Balloona then began to inflate herself quite a bit before making a few bounces and was launched to the Sea Patroller as Drift was hanging on*
Drift: Whoa!
Balloona X: That's the fun way!
Drift: Hehehe, yeah! I can see that.
*They then splashed down in the water with a small distance from the Sea Patroller. Balloona X then deflated herself enough for her paws to touch the water as she paddled the rest of the way there*
Balloona X: Good thing the suit didn't activate yet
Drift: Don't we have them working on them?
Balloona X: It's a program they'll upload I assume. Y'know... temporary bit.
Drift: Oh.* Balloona made it to the Sea Patroller as Drift then hopped off her to the platform. Balloona then deflated herself some more as she then made it to the platform as well* Alright, time to go back to Ryder and Rocky.
Balloona X: Ya ready?
Drift: I think so. Let's go. *Back at the lower level Rocky and Ryder were waiting until they heard the elevator open up*
Ryder: There you are. What kept you?
Balloona X and Drift: Long story
Rocky: Well, tell us later. You two need to get ready. *Two wires came out of the computer, connecting to the two inflatable pup's suits.*
Ryder: You ready for what you need to do?
Balloona X: We're ready, right Drifty?
Drift: I guess... so what is the plan exactly? *He removed the cord when his download was done.*
Rocky: Well, when you assume your "Orca forms" in the water, you just have to make your way to the sharks and lead them away from from the bay. All they'll see is an orca so they should go away in fear.
Balloona X: Well that is simple and easy for us
Drift: Y-Yeah... *He looked at the water a bit nervously.* S-So... is it sub mode then or something?
Ryder: Well kind of. Rocky modified it in a way better suited for this mission, so we dubbed it, Orca mode.
Drift: O-Ok then... this is just for this though, right?
Rocky: Of course. After this, I'll fix the suits so you get your normal sub modes again.
Balloona X: Got it. No more excuses, let's go Drift! *She bumped against him.*
Drift: Right beside you, Loony *he bumped against her back* Hehe... hehehe *The 2 pups then went to the edge of the water as Drift took a few deep breaths before they jumped into the water. The helmets then activated as they soon expanded beyond their normal size and the suits were gaining a different color style. They continued to expand until they resembled small Orcas with some fins to match* Wow!
Balloona X: Hehehehe
Drift: What's so funny?
Balloona X: We look cute and funny looking like this
Drift: I bet... *He turned to look, smiling a bit. Their tags beeped as Ryder then communicated with them*
Ryder: Ok, you know what to do.
Balloona X: Sure thing. Let's go, Dr-orca.
Drift: You got it, Balloorca X *They then activated their propulsion to make their way to the sharks. The sharks continued their circling motion as Drift started to get a little nervous at the sight of them* I-I... o-oh boy...
Balloona X: Don't worry, we'll be alright. Now let's do this. *He nodded, the two coming up to the group with their speakers making orca noises, frightening the sharks away from the bay and back out to the wide ocean.* It worked!
Drift: Hahaha, yeah! Fear me sharks, fear me!
Balloona X: How about the one right above you?
Drift: What?! *He rolled back in fright, seeing there was nothing there.* Loona! Not funny!
Balloona X: It was a little funny, hehehe. Now that they're gone, let's head back.
Drift: Just you wait... *As the two made their way back, the usual logo transitioned to the team back on the beach.*
Rubble: Ok, let's get back to our game.
Balloona X: Alrighty then, come on Drifty
Drift: Sure thing. *He adjusted his cap, joining the three.* Shame we couldn't get the other ball back though...
Rubble: So, what are we to use?
Marshall: Well, I did find this one. *He rolled a ball with a shark face on it over to Drift.* This work? *Drift started to tremble a bit at the sight of the ball as he soon began to inflate to a size similar to Roundmula*
Balloona X: Oop! Looks like the shark ball brought us a puffer pup.
Drift: Oh, come on! I was just surprised is all.
Balloona X: Hmm... I see. Like the new towel I got though? *She brought over a towel with a shark fin on it, giggling a bit to herself. Drift began to shake more as he soon found himself further inflated*
Drift: Seriously?!
Balloona X: Seems someone's got a fear of sharks... *She giggled, setting the towel down and nuzzling his puffy side.* And a very funny defense trigger, like a pufferfish's.
Drift: Ugh. Just give me a moment to return to normal.
Balloona X: We could do that... Or we can have fun with our new extra large volley-pup.
Drift: C'mon...
Balloona X: Hey, you owe me for helping you get back, and you're not Formy, so you can't complain about being big. *She softly raised him up.* Who else wants in on Volley-Drift-ball?
Skye: Count me in!
Zuma: I'm game!
Rocky: Let's go!
Balloona X: Hehehehe, I guess we got more players to play around with you, Drifty-ball
Drift: I can deflate though! *He went to exhale, but he had a paw cover his mouth as Balloona X overrode his system, preventing the deflation as the others laughed.*
Balloona X: Have fun, Drifty! *Balloona then bounced Drift as they began their game of Volley-Drift-Ball. Drift wasn't too happy on his end though*
Drift: I'd normally like this... if I weren't tricked! Just wait till I clap!
Balloona X: I made sure to spook you further, prevent those little paws from clapping, hehe. You got to think ahead, Drift. Got to think ahead.
Drift: You know I rarely do that!
Balloona X: I know... *She caught the big pup, licking his face.* And that's why it's adorable. *Drift let out a small groan as they continued on playing their game*
Marshall: I got him! *The dalmatian went to hit the big pup, but he ended up tripping over the shark ball he brought, getting squashed by Drift and sent rolling to the water.* Uh... does that count as one whole point?
*They then shared a laugh at the moment, as Balloona brought back Drift to resume their game*
The End
