*At the Lookout, all the pups were busy having their fun in the yard, except for Formula who was just watching from his window.*
Formula: *nasally* Of all the days to come down with my cold type... especially after our recent early blizzard bit...
Ryder: Relax Formula, I'm sure it'll pass
Balloona X: Plus you have me with you too. I'll be here as long as you needed *The mechanical pup turned in a flash, backing up in worry and closing his door on a full lockdown.*
Formula: *nasally* N-No! Can't risk you catching this!
Balloona X: I just wanna help
Ryder: Maybe if you like us to bring you something?
Balloona X: Plus you do know that I know your password to unlock your lockdown... *she open a secret wall panel as she entered the code as the door deactivated its lockdown mode as she opened the door and step in* See?
Formula: *nasally* Come on! Seriously?
Balloona X: We want to help out Formy. Besides, I'll be careful this time
Formula: *nasally* You don't get how bad this one is though! It's on-on-o-a-a...
Balloona X: Uh oh... *Formula sneezed as his collar switched up and Drift came out*
Drift: *nasally* Ugh... that was bad
Balloona X: Uh... what just happened?
Drift: *nasally* This is one half of the sickness we have, the other is... well... *he hiccupped thrice as each time Drift swelled a small bit* This...
Balloona X: Oh my! So when you sneeze, you swap personalities, but every time you hiccup, you swell a bit bigger?
Drift: *nasally* Yeah, that's pretty much how it... it... a... a... *He sneezed as his collar switched and Formula came back out.*
Formula: *nasally* I hate being this sick...
Balloona X: The hiccups are a bit cute *Formula simply glared at her, only to hiccup two more times and swell a bit more.* Aww, hehehe
Formula: *nasally* This is serious here, Loony!
Balloona X: But it’s so cute…
Formula: *nasally* It is not!
Balloona X: Ok ok, I'll stop for now
Formula: *nasally* Thank you...
Ryder: Would you feel better if I brought you anything?
Formula: *nasally* No... maybe...
Ryder: Just tell me what you need and I'll get you it
Balloona X: I'll also feed you if you like
Formula: *nasally* You wanna feed me?
Balloona X: Of course, Formy. I'll be your nurse for today.
Formula: *nasally* I guess that sounds ni-ni... a... *he sneezed as he switched to Drift again*
Drift: *nasally* Nurse Loony, cute
Balloona X: Let me see if I can find a nurse uniform
Drift: *nasally* Nurse uniform?
Balloona X: Well I gotta look the part, don't i? I'll be right back *She left as Drift simply just looked confused.*
Drift: *nasally* Uh... what?
Ryder: Just give her a moment, Drift *after a bit, Balloona came back in a cute puffy nurses outfit*
Balloona X: The doctor will see you now! *Drift dropped his jaw down after seeing her*
Drift: *nasally* Loony...
Balloona X: You like it?
Drift: *nasally* Uhhh...
Balloona X: Hehehehe, don't worry Drifty, I'll help you to make you feel bigger
Drift: *nasally* Wait, what?
Balloona X: Better! I mean, make you feel better. Sorry, my mind slipped abit there
Drift: *nasally* If you say so
Balloona X: Just trust me, ok *she kiss him on the head*
Drift: *nasally* I sense issues...
Balloona X: No issues here, Drifty
Drift: *nasally* Well... alright then
Ryder: I’ll let you do your thing then Balloona, call me if you need any help.
Balloona X: Will do, Ryder *He leave the 2 pups alone*
Drift: *nasally* So… what’s your first pla-pla-aah…
Balloona X: Oh dear, you're gonna Sneeze Swap, again *She stepped back as he sneezed again. Drift switched back to Formula and was stunned to see her outfit*
Formula: *nasally* L-Loony...
Balloona X: Yes Formy, is there anything you need?
Formula: *nasally* I can’t still be sick like this, I have a few things to do today!
Balloona X: But if you go outside, you'll get more sick
Formula: *nasally* I have to get my stuff done
Balloona X: And what makes you think you can do it?
Formula: *nasally* I can handle it! Watch me.
Balloona X: Formy, you have to stay
Formula: *nasally* I can handle it!
Balloona X: Your hiccups will stop you later…
Formula: *nasally* No they won't. *he hiccupped about 3 times and swelled each time as Balloona looked at him with a face*
Balloona X: Doctor’s orders, you are staying in bed! Just tell me what you need done, and I'll do it
Formula: *nasally* Are you sure?
Balloona X: Yes
Formula: *nasally* I doubt it…
Balloona X: Just let me do it
Formula: *nasally* Well I have to tune up the pup houses a bit, they need it
Balloona X: Well I guess I could do that, I did watch you work on them alot, so I have some knowledge about it
Formula: *nasally* You actually sure you can do it?
Balloona X: Yes, and I'll come back for more tasks *Balloona then left her patient to get to the puphouses* Ok, I just need to borrow Formy's pup pack for his gears *before arriving at the pup houses, she went as a transition of Formula's tag showed Balloona with Formula's pup pack and was looking over the pup houses* Now let's see what problem these puphouses have *she has her puphouse change to its vehicle mode as she then takes a look inside* Hmmmm *it seemed a little complex for her when she looked around* OK, this is a little more than what I saw Formula do. But I could try my best on this *She looked around, fixing up what she knew, only to accidentally smack a wrench hard against the wheel and causing the airbag to go off.* Aahhhh! *She crawled out from the side as Chase looked at her.*
Chase: You alright here, Balloona X?
Balloona X: Yep! Just uh… fixing stuff.
Chase: Why? Isn’t that Formula’s job with how advanced our tech is?
Balloona X: I witnessed enough to have a base knowledge.
Chase: Are you sure? You did deploy your vehicle’s airbag…
Balloona X: Of course I’m sure, just needed to test this works. I’ll get to the others soon, shouldn’t take too long.
Chase: Ok then… *He left, shaking his head with concern as the collie looked over her vehicle.*
Balloona X: Now how do I reset this… *She tried to get in her vehicle and deactivate the airbag* Ah, come on
Skye: You alright here, Loony?
Balloona X: Yes, just trying to fix this... *she continued to try to deactivate the air bag as Skye watched with a little concern*
Skye: Doesn't look like it's fine
Balloona X: Trust me, it is *She looked around in her vehicle. She noticed a small opening under the steering wheel and found a small trigger system that began to deflate the airbag* There we go, anyway... I need to check the other vehicles *a transition on Balloona's tag showed her wiping off oil from her as she made her way to Formula's room, she exhaled abit* I'm back Formy or Drifty *The door opened to a swelled Drift*
Drift: *nasally* Oh, Loony. You finished?
Balloona X: Yeah. It was hard but I did it. So what else you need to be done?
Drift: *nasally* I did hear that our paw needed a little maintenance
Balloona X: You need me to fix your robo-paw?
Drift: *nasally* Yeah. But I'm sure Formula can handle that
Balloona X: Oh nonsense! I can handle it. Just let me disconnect it from you
Drift: *nasally* I got it... *He felt another surge of hiccups creep up as Balloona only giggled at him. Balloona then went to the paw and got a hold of it as Drift moved a bit for the paw to detach itself*
Balloona X: Just hold your breath, the hiccups should subside for right now...
Drift: *nasally* I'll try my best on it *he held his breath as Balloona went out with the paw. She took the paw to Formula's lab*
Balloona X: Alright, let's see how this works. *she tapped the paw as it opened up a bit to show the circuitry as Balloona was confused* Uh... maybe I could ask Formula's program buddy Digit for help *She turned a monitor on, the green digital wireframed dog sitting there.*
Digit: Form, bout time you… oh, Balloona. What can I do for you? Mission that needs me in Robo-Dog again?
Balloona X: Technically I need help to fix up Formy's paw
Digit: What’s wrong with it?
Balloona X: Nothing exactly, I'm actually trying to do maintenance on it for Formy while he's trying to relax. I just don't think I can understand any of this
Digit: Plug it in and I’ll run diagnostics…
Balloona X: OK? *She looked around the paw for any way to plug* Um...
Digit: Just connect the wire to the back of the paw
Balloona X: I knew that. *She got the wire from the computer and plugged it into the port in the back*
Digit: Alright, let me see. *He transferred through the wire into the paw to look around, the collie watching it move and glow.*
Balloona X: Well, I'll be right back, I'll go check on my Formy or Drifty *Balloona left Digit to it as she then walked into Ryder*
Ryder: Balloona, aren't you supposed to be checking on Formula?
Balloona X: I'm about to do that now
Ryder: Alright... but is he doing better?
Balloona X: Abit puffy but still resting
Ryder: You sure you don't want me to get Marshall? He does have EMT training for such stuff after all.
Balloona X: I'll be fine. It's no trouble for me.
Ryder: If you say so
Balloona X: Pardon me though, I need to check on my patient. *She went to the elevator, going up to the floor with their rooms.* Let see how he is feeling now *She went to his door, knocking on it.* Formy? Drifty? You doing ok there?
Drift: *nasally muffled* Loony…
Balloona X: You ok in there Drifty? *She opened the door up. She looked* Drifty? *inside Drift was almost the size of his room* Whoa!
Drift: *nasally* I uh... held my breath as told...
Balloona X: And all this?
Drift: *nasally* I was late to stopping it until I got this big
Balloona X: Uhhh... we should move you to the lobby now. Just in case
Drift: *nasally* Fair enough. But I need help getting out
Balloona X: Don't worry, I'll help you *She softly rubbed his head, trying to squeeze her way by him.*
Drift: *nasally* Hey, that tickles
Balloona X: Just give me a moment. Just trying to get by you
Drift: *nasally* Hurry though, it still tickles. *she crawled all the way until she made it behind Drift and began to push him* Be careful back there
Balloona X: I'm trying to... *She pressed her paws against him, rolling him carefully. It took a bit before Drift was pushed through the door and out of his room* Let's hope you do fit in the elevator? *she rolled her labrahuahua to the elevator as it was a bit of a tight squeeze, but he got through, and didn't fill it too much* There we go, going down now *the elevator went down as Balloona was close to Drift*
Drift: *nasally* No more hiccups though... not right now...
Balloona X: Nope, but not when my pup's sick.
Drift: *nasally* Fair enough *The elevator finally reached the lobby level*
Balloona X: Ground floor, let’s get you out. *Balloona went behind Drift again and pushed him out the elevator with light resistance* Why was it easier here than your room?
Drift: *nasally* Maybe because my room had a smaller door?
Balloona X: Maybe… Formy should fix that.
Drift: *nasally* That's if he c-can...
Balloona X: Another sneeze? Hiccup? Which is it?*he quickly sneezed and changed to Formula as he was confused looking around*
Formula: *nasally* How did I end up down here?
Balloona X: You got too big for your room right now
Formula: *nasally* Makes sense *Then he noticed that he couldn't feel his right paw at all* Wait, what's going on? Why can't I feel my paw?
Balloona X: Oh, Drifty told me about your paw needing some updates and a fix up. So Digit is helping me on it
Formula: *nasally* Well, I guess that's fine...
Balloona X: Is there anything else you want me to do for you, Formy?
Formula: *nasally* Uhhh… *soon his belly rumbled a bit*
Balloona X: Awww, my sick puploon hungry?
Formula: *nasally* Yeah, a little
Balloona X: I'll get you something to eat and feed you it
Formula: *nasally* That's not needed...
Balloona X: I insist. And given your size, you need it *She gently poked his side.*
Balloona X: I'll be right back, my dear hungry sick pup *She left as Formula sighed.*
Formula: *nasally* Can my condition get worse? *Formula then hiccupped as he swelled up more* Oh no... *he continued on as he was slowly filling up the room. Balloona X came back with some pup foods and treats*
Balloona X: Oh Formy, I'm back with your lunch... *she then entered the lobby but bumped into something big and furry* Huh? *she saw the lobby was filled with a big fluffy form* Formy?
Formula: *nasally* Ohhhhh...
Balloona X: What happened?
Formula: *nasally* I hiccupped... a lot
Balloona X: I thought Drift got rid of those
Formula: *nasally* I think it only effective to his side, but not my side...
Balloona X: That's a bit odd... I don't see how I'm supposed to feed you like this *sighed* Looks like I do need Marshall's help... *she went to the front of the Lookout and saw the pups* Marshall! *The dalmatian approached.*
Marshall: Yes?
Balloona X: I have a big trouble here *she pointed at Formula*
Marshall: Wow... that's something...
Balloona X: He keeps on getting bigger from each hiccup he lets out
Marshall: Oh my...
Balloona X: So, I need help...
Marshall: I can try my best
Balloona X: Thanks, Marshall *He walked closer to Formula and checked on him*
Marshall: Let’s see… *He look at Formula's head* Open wide, Formula
Formula: Ahhhh… *hic* Ohhh… *he swelled a little more as Marshall was taking a look in his maw*
Marshall: Hmm... odd...
Balloona X: I'll uh... go check on his paw. *She headed back to Formula's lab. Balloona makes it to the monitor as Digit seemed to be waiting*
Digit: There you are.
Balloona X: Did you check on his paw for any problems or updates?
Digit: Had the results for a while... can't do much unless activated for a Pawlloon mission to be the driver...
Balloona X: Really? Explain
Digit: You know...
Balloona X: Oooohhhhh.... I see
Digit: So now, I just sit in this screen mostly...
Balloona X: Sorry...
Digit: How is Formula or Drift going?
Balloona X: Uhhh...
Digit: That bad, huh?
Balloona X: Yyyyyyea...
Digit: Well, let's get this fixed so you can get back to it. I'll walk you through it, so to speak
Balloona X: Ok, just tell me what to do
Digit: Sure thing. First, you need to open it up and then... *a transition of Balloona's tag showed her closing up the paw* And that should do it
Balloona X: I hope I did it all right?
Digit: I know you did.
Balloona X: I hope so, now I need to go back to Formula to give him back his paw and see how he is doing... *she took the paw and left the lab to get back to the Lookout. Upon arriving, she noticed Formula was deflated and didn't fill the lobby* Formy! You ok!
Marshall: It took a bit, but we managed to have both sides not hiccup and back to normal. But we kind of hit a snag in the process
Balloona X: What exactly? *Formula then sneezed as he switched to Drift, only for them to sneeze 3 more times and switched each time, leaving Formula a little dizzy*
Marshall: That... they started to sneeze more and switch faster
Balloona X: Huh?!
Formula: *nasally* It hurts my head...
Marshall: It will go away after awhile, you just need your rest
Formula: *nasally* But I can't rest with this... *He groaned while going to lay on a pillow near the TV.*
Balloona X: I'll be here for you, Formy. Oh, and your paw is fixed. *gave it to Formula as it was reattached to him*
Formula: *nasally* Thanks love. *his belly rumbled again as Balloona giggled a bit*
Balloona X: I guess I forgot to give your food
Formula: *nasally* I can eat myself.
Balloona X: OK then. I'll just get another bowl ready *She left again*
Formula: *sighed, nasally* Oh Loony, always caring about me and Drift so much *He sighed and laid his head down for a nap. Balloona X came back with a bowl of dog food and treats again*
Balloona X: Ok Formy, I got your meal here for you
Formula: *nasally* Hmmmm... *He opened his eyes to look at her.*
Balloona X: Hope you feel better.
Formula: *nasally* Thanks Loo-oo-ahh... *He sneezed and switched again, only sneezing at the collie this time.*
Balloona X: Uh oh...
Drift: *nasally* What "Uh oh"? *A wipe transition saw Marshall in his EMT gear having a mask over his muzzle and knocking on the door.*
Marshall: Are the patients awake?
Balloona X and Formula: *nasally* Yes...
Marshall: Alright. *He opened the door, showing the two sick dogs bundled up together.* At least Formula's sneezing won't swap his personality now, but it will...
Balloona X: *nasally* It will what?
Formula: *nasally* Do I even want to know?
Balloona X: *nasally* Yes...
Marshall: He will be like you... you know... swell up
Balloona X: *nasally* Really?
Formula: *nasally* Yea... since after you got sick, looks like your cold effected me now
Marshall: Well just hope you two can deflate fast enough. And to get better
Both: *nasally* We will t-t-t....
Marshall: Uh oh... *he quickly left the room and closed the door as the 2 sneezed inside and filled the room*
Formula: *nasally muffled* Ohhhh... that was a big one...
Balloona X: *nasally* Yea... too big for us in here... *The two sick pups squished against each other a bit at their huge sizes.*
Formula: *nasally* We should try to deflate and make room
Marshall: If you two need anything, let me know
Balloona X: *nasally* Uh... a bigger space might've been a better idea...
Formula: *nasally* I'll make a note of that
Balloona X: *sighed, nasally* At least... we are here together
Formula: *nasally* Very true, Loony... *they rubbed cheeks together affectionately*
Both: *nasally* Mmmm... my cute sick puploon...
The End
