*At the Lookout, most the pups were enjoying their time playing around in the yard.* Marshall: Nothing beats a nice day like a few games. Rubble: You said it, Marshall Rocky: Got to ask, where’s Formula? Balloona X: I guarantee you he’s down in his lab, tinkering with a project. Chase: To be honest, I wonder what his new project's gonna be? Skye: Considering he has quite a brainy wolf helping out, who knows what those two heads put together can create? Balloona X: I'm sure they'll make something very interesting. Formy's sure to have it be perfect Daniel: Well for now, I suggest we still have fun while we wait for him soon Balloona X: Wait, Daniel? I thought you were helping Formula out. Daniel: He said it was a more personal project, something he needed to do alone. But he did say if he does need my help, he can call me Balloona X: Oh, well that's good at least *Daniel’s tag beeped a bit.* Daniel: And I believe he does need me. Pardon me, pups. *He walked away as he answered the tag* Yes Formula? Formula: Hey Daniel, I just was about to finish up and I wanted a second look at the data Daniel: Sure thing. You’ve been working on that stuff all week, maybe you should get some rest? Formula: It's fine, really. Daniel: I've seen it happen Formula: Since when? Daniel: Want it alphabetically or chronologically? Formula: Look, I can assure you I'm alright *He yawned, rubbing an eye with a paw.* Daniel: I’ll take a look, you go rest… or I’ll send your collie to make sure you rest. Formula: No... that's not... necessary Daniel: Then go rest. Formula: Alright alright, I will... *He ended the call, yawning as he made his way to the spare bedroom, curling up in the bed.* It’ll be… worth it… *as he closed his eyes to relax, he felt at ease as a ripple effect changed to Daniel going into the lab to check* Daniel: Formula, you down here? Formula: Huh *he get up* Daniel? Is there... something wrong? Daniel: You called me to check up on your stuff, remember? Formula: Oh right, but you told me to rest... Daniel: Quick glance, then back to bed for you. Formula: *sighed* Alright alright, I'll help you... *He got up, going over to the computer with the big reared wolf pup.* Daniel: Ok, show me what I need to do Formula: Alright. *He touched a button near the monitor, only for it to glitch up a bit.* Formula: Whoa!? Daniel: What the!? Formula: Come on, don't act up now! Daniel: Isn't there a shut down system here?! Formula: I don't have errors like this ever, so I never added one! Daniel: Maybe I could add an override code in it *He went to type something, only for the two to get pulled into the screen as it turned off. The 2 were going through a large digital Vortex as they couldn't steady themselves or understand what's happening* What did you do Formula?! Formula: Don’t look at me! This has never happened before! Daniel: Where is it taking us?! Formula: I think we'll find out *The two eventually fell out and landed on some weird kind of ground.* Daniel: I regret not having the vest right now… Formula: Same here… *they got up as Formula rubbed his head before noticing this leg looked different* What the… *his leg was covered in a strange skin tight suit with a blue, violet, and indigo suit in a circuit like design. He noticed his entire body, except his head was covered in it* Formula: What am I wearing? Daniel: Not sure… Formula: Well at least Balloona isn’t here to “stress test” this. Let me get it off though. Daniel: Yes *Then Formula noticed something on Daniel's driver on his arm* Formula: What’s with your driver though? *He began trying to get his suit off.* Daniel: Huh? *he looked at his driver to see it was a digital silhouette* That's new *he touched it as it seemed to spread around to his body covering him in a suit similar to Formula's, but with green* Whoa! What the?! Formula: Alright, show’s over! This suit is coming off, now! Daniel: *he looked closely to the suit* I don't think we can take them off? *He looked over, seeing Formula tugging away, trying to get his off.* Formula: I… got it! *he tried to pull, but it doesn't seem to be moving away from his body at all, or even show an opening* Formula: What the? Where's the edge? *he couldn't remove it as he panicked* I can't get it off. Why can't I get it off?! *He began hyperventilating a bit.* Daniel: Calm down Formula, I’m sure there’s a logical reason for… all this. Formula: What explanation is there for this?! *He paced around, continuing his little freakout as Daniel simply watched.* Daniel: Formula, you know what happens when you hyperventilate like that… calm down. Formula: *he trying to calm down, he sighed* You're right... sorry... Daniel: Good… now we just need to get to the lab, and… *He looked around a bit.* Formula, don’t freak out right now… Formula: Why? What's wrong? Daniel: I don't think we're in Adventure Bay anymore Formula: Wait, what do you... *he then noticed their surroundings. It looked like some weird digital area as Formula began hyperventilating again.* Daniel: Of all the times to not have Balloona… *He slap Formula* Snap out of it, Formula. Just calm down Formula: Ow… was that needed? Daniel: Would you rather end up a blimp in an odd place with no Loony to comfort you? Formula: *sighed* Fair enough, I just need to cool down... *he took in deep breaths as he was calming down* Daniel: There you go… Better? Formula: Yes Daniel: Good, now let's just try to see if we can get out Formula: Hopefully before anything else happens… Daniel: Agreed *they begin to walk around the area to find something. they took a bit to walk as something got their attention* Formula: Did you hear that? Daniel: Hear what? Formula: Just listen closely *they listened carefully as a moan was heard nearby* Daniel: Ok, now I hear it. *they went to the moaning as they saw a red digital bush. Cautiously, the pups went to the bush and moved the side of it to see a strange cat* Formula: G’day there little mate… you alright? Cat: Hello there. Sorry to bother you I was just enjoying a catnap Formula: Quite alright, we’re just… not sure where we are right now. Can you help us out a bit? Cat: Hello there. Sorry to bother you I was just enjoying a catnap Daniel: Yeah, you just said that. Is there anyone else here, or just you? Cat: Hello there. Sorry to bother you I was just enjoying a catnap Formula: Is this cat acting like a broken record? Daniel: A bit. But it seems familiar to me Formula: How so? Daniel: It's almost like something from a video game, aka a NPC Cat: Hello there. Sorry to bother... *they covered the cat as they left* Formula: A video game? That's loony right there Daniel: I don't think it is Balloona X Formula: Not that loony! Daniel: Hehe, I know. But think about it. Strange world, clothes that won't come off, and a cat that repeated the same phrase over and over. Formula: So we ended up in a game? Daniel: To be more exact; cyberspace. Formula: I always wanted to explore cyberspace, but I didn't think it would be like this Daniel: Best hope nobody gets in the way though. Formula: What could happen? Someone controls us? Daniel: Or trying to delete us... when you're in Cyberspace, you turned into data, so if we get deleted, our data will be scattered throughout the Cyberspace Formula: Well that's reassuring... Daniel: Let's just hope to find a way out of here Formula: Y-Yeah… *He nervously gulped as the two set off. A transition of Balloona’s tag saw the big collie enter the lab.* Balloona X: Daniel? You alright? How’s my Formy? *she didn't see them anywhere around* Balloona X: Hello? Where did they go? *she walked around for any sign of them before noticing the monitor* Huh? What's this? *the monitor displayed Formula and Daniel walking about* Oooh, this must be Formy's surprise. Hmmm, is this some kind of video game? *She looked around, only to notice Chase enter from the extra entrance where the tree was.* Chase: Everything alright down here? Balloona X: Chase come look at this! Formy made a video game! Chase: Really? Let me see. *he went to her and saw the monitor* Balloona X: I wanna play as Formy in this, want to tag along and play as Daniel? Chase: Sure, sounds fun. *on the monitor, Daniel and Formula stopped at a large area with moving platforms and obstacles* Daniel: Looks like we need to be careful in getting through this Formula: Obviously. One wrong move is rough, be glad Drift is more for this than me… Chase: Can you switch Formula and Drift? Balloona X: I don't know. Maybe one of the controls can help with that *She looked on the setup in front of her, hitting a green button. Formula felt odd as his suit changed to red colors and he shook a bit, changing to Drift* Drift: Whoa! What happened?! Daniel: We’re in cyberspace, think you can handle this obstacle course? I’ll find another way. Drift: Sure. I can try. Chase: Maybe one of these is to jump. Balloona X: Well let me try push any of the buttons here *She looked over, pushing a yellow one. Soon, Drift's rear expanded to twice his size* Drift: Huh? I didn't do this! Balloona X: Oops. Wrong one. Not that I'm complaining *She panted a bit, hitting a light blue button. The air in his rear moved to his front paws* Oh, I was just enjoying that! Drift: What the?! Balloona X: Hmmm… that’s not it. Maybe this red button? *she pushed it, the button made his body inflated fully* Drift: Come on! *He flailed his paws a bit.* Daniel: Drift, you can stop joking around now… Drift: I'm not doing this! Chase: Ok… maybe we might want to just bounce him over as a huge ball? Let's try this. *he pushed a button that made Drift roll* I think I found the move buttons Balloona X: Good! Drift: Daniel, help me!? Daniel: Hang on, I got you! *he went to the rolling labrahuahua and tried to get him to stop* Stay, stay! *Balloona pushed the other button as Drift went the opposite direction.* Seriously! *with one more look Balloona taps a button that made Drift jump* Balloona X: I think I'm getting the hang of this. Now let's get moving Chase: My time to control Daniel Balloona X: Good luck with him. *Chase pressed the body inflation button as Daniel’s body was fully inflated and they both were moving towards the platforms* Daniel: What the!? Drift: What is going on?! *Balloona X and Chase moved the 2 across the large platform area, and it was fun for them. The pup gamers made sure they carefully stayed on for a pattern and move forward* Balloona X: Don't want to drop my Drift here... *after a bit of careful playing, they made it to the end of the area and into a stable ground zone* Chase: Ok, done. Should we reset them now though? Balloona X: But I like them this way, especially Drifty Chase: But what if the next zone doesn't need them like this? Balloona X: *pouted* Oh, fine... *they pushed the buttons to deflate the 2* Drift: Ah... thanks goodness... Daniel: Ok... I think someone is controlling us outside of this world? Drift: The thing Formula was worried about? Hang on, let me get him back here... *he focused a bit as his suit changed to purple and Formula came out* Formula: There we are Balloona X: I didn't press the switch button. That's weird Chase: Maybe it's random? What happens if I hit green though for Daniel? Balloona X: I don't know, try it. *he pushed the button as a wide screen appeared that startled Formula and Daniel as they were able to see Chase and Balloona* Hmm, nothing happened... Formula: Loony! Can you hear me?! Hello, we're right here! Balloona X: Whoa, Formy must've made these characters interactive. *waves to him* Hi Formula: Loony, this isn't a game, seriously! Listen to me, can you hear me at all?! Balloona X: Not a game? Chase: Weird interactivity... Balloona X: Ohhh, it's a tutorial! Heh, ok... I'll play along. I know how to move you and make you jump, let's see the other buttons then, Formy. Formula: Loony! Listen! *She pressed a button as Formula's tail swelled up long* Seriously? Balloona X: Hehe, look at that cute tail-loon. I wanna boop it so much. Daniel: Guys, just listen to us for once Chase: What button did you press, Balloona? Balloona X: Uh Purple button Chase: Huh... so pressing it inflates or deflates, but what happens if you hold it down? Balloona X: Huh, good question... Formula: Loony... don't. You. Dare experiment right now... Chase: Let me try it too Daniel: No, no, no, no...! *Chase pressed the purple button down, but kept holding it this time. Daniel’s tail began to inflate but it was getting bigger than Formula's from Chase holding it* Chase: So that's what that does Balloona X: Make them even bigger than normal Daniel: This is embarrassing Balloona X: Bet after a while, they'd round out. Let's move on to the next button though. Daniel: *sighed* At this rate, we won't get out... Formula: You should know her by now with new toys and all. *an orange button was pressed as Formula's belly was swelling up* Balloona X: Found the belly. *she held the button so Formula's belly was swelling larger* Formula: Oh come on Loony! Balloona X: So adorable. *she stopped when he was bigger than a couch* That looks so fun Chase: What about this one? *he pushed a pink button as Daniel’s body inflated and he seemed to be floating* Daniel: Whoa! Whoa! Hey! Chase: Helium it seems like. Balloona X: Any more buttons to know? Chase: Dark blue? This white one? Formula: Please stop Loony! We need to get through this so we can get out! Daniel: They ain't listening to us, they think this is just a game... Formula: *sighed* I guess we just have to play along until the end... Daniel: Yea... Formula: Well, it seems you've done well with those controls, so why don't we get a move on and hurry up? Balloona X: Wait, really? Daniel: Please continue the main game Balloona X: Ok then. *they pushed the buttons as Formula and Daniel were back to normal and were moved forward* Chase: We didn’t even see the blue or white buttons… Balloona X: Guess Formy thought ahead? Chase: Really? You sure? Balloona X: I mean… maybe? But we could test it first Formula: Maybe it's best to wait at a later date? Balloona X: Fine... let's play, Chase. Level 2. Chase: You got it, Balloona X Daniel: *sighed* Well... Game on then... *a montage began as a wipe showing Level 2 revealed them in a beach like setting trying to reach a buoy at the end. Balloona managed to have Formula get a floating boat power up as he was able to become a boat of himself and bring Chase to the buoy. In Level 5, they were in a sky zone as Chase went to a balloon power up that made Daniel a hot air balloon to carry Formula across the field. In Level 8, they were facing against a pack of wolves as Balloona X went to an Animal Change power up that turn Formula into a big bear that he scared away the wolf pack. In Level 15, they had to make their way through a series of laser grids and cameras without getting detected. Chase guided Daniel to an invisibility powerup to get through a lot easier. Both of the pups started to get tired from all these levels they've gone through* Formula: I need... a break here... Daniel: Same here too... Formula: I can't even... remember how long... we were at this... Balloona X: You're really tired? Even when we're at the final Level? Chase: Hmm, maybe they just need a little booster to get through level 20? Balloona X: Good point. Let's see if any are around Chase: Right, let's search for something for them then *they moved them around to look for something to use. Soon, Balloona found a Heart power up near a bush* Balloona X: Found it. *They gain it to heal both Formula and Daniel back to full health* Formula: I feel better already. Daniel: Yeah, that really helped Balloona X: Game time now! Chase: Let's do this! *They guided the two to the final area, only for the two pups to wind up in the backyard of the Lookout.* Formula: Oh? Back home? Thank goodness... there is no level 20... Uh... Formula... if we are home... then why are still wearing these suits? *Formula's smile quickly faded as his eye twitched.* Formula: No no no! Enough of this! I can't take it anymore! Daniel: Formula, you need to relax... Formula: I can't Daniel, I can't take it! Balloona X: Man, Formy really put a lot of attention to detail with the programming, it's almost like he's actually having a meltdown. Chase: Yeah. Almost like the real thing. Formula: I'm stuck in this place, I had to go through Level after Level just to get out of here. It's too much! *he swelled up during his entire rant* Balloona X: Even the swelling from his anger? Wow... he really did great. Chase: Better deflate him or switch to Drift Balloona X: Not hard to do at all. *She went to push the green button, but it didn't respond.* Huh? I can't switch off him? Odd... Formula: This was supposed to be a good day, but I instead got pulled into my monitor and being controlled by my love, Loony! Why of all times now?! Daniel: I know I know but I'm sure this might be the last level we will do Formula: It's never gonna end, Daniel! Never! *He looked visibly annoyed now as the collie looked confused.* Balloona X: O-Ok Formy, let's just... try to deflate you then, and maybe... wrap this up? *she pressed the button to try and deflate, but it wasn't working* Come on, come on, deflate Chase: Is the game glitched out? Why is he not deflating? Balloona X: Formy isn't one to finish a project and have glitches, on purpose. Unless... *She looked down to her tag, pressing it to try for a call. Soon Formula's tag beeped, but he was too in his moment to answer* Daniel: Uh Formula, your tag is beeping Formula: Oh great, what now? An alarm to tell me there's actually 100 more levels?! *He kept swelling while ranting as Balloona X looked shocked.* Balloona X: I've been playing Formula the whole time, not a character of himself! Formula: What took you?! Daniel: We've said this from the beginning Chase: Oh dear, sorry about that. We thought it just a video game Daniel: Well seems that Formula's little... er, big swelling rant finally clued you in. Why didn't you do that sooner, Form? Formula: Nothing we did was working, I didn't think this mattered Daniel: Look right now, we need to get out of here. You need to calm down so we can get through this Balloona X: Maybe there's some way to go that... calming trick my future self told me through here? Daniel: Explain Balloona X Balloona X: You need to pet his head 3 times and boop his nose to calm him down. Daniel: Seriously? Balloona X: Future me said so Daniel: If I can even reach him, I will... *He walk up to Formula, as he petting Formula's head 3 time then he boop him on the nose* Formula: H-Huh? *He seemed to calm down, rocking slightly on his massive belly.* Daniel: There, and not a moment sooner... you're practically as big as the Lookout... at least. Balloona X: Don't worry, I got it *she pressed the button to deflate Formula as he was able to get back to normal size, calmed down* Formula: Alright, I'm fine... what even is this last level going to be? Daniel: If I know certain games, a final level usually involves... *a thud then sounded* Chase: What was that? Formula: Nothing good... let me guess... a giant boss? Daniel: Usually is... Formula: Dare I ask who is it? *the thuds grew louder as something was getting closer* Uh... what was that? Daniel: Something big and metallic it sounds like. *from behind the Lookout came a giant purple feline with a top hat with a slightly familiar face as it was went around the tower* Cat: *Humdinger's Voice* Meow *they all stared at it in disbelief* Chase: That's gonna give me bad dreams for a while... Balloona X: You and me both… Daniel: It's Humdinger! Formula: As a cat? Cat: Play time, pups! *he went to pounce as the pups quickly moved out the way* Daniel: This isn’t good! Formula: How can we beat him like that!? Balloona X: We gotta try something Cat: Come back here, little pups! I just want to play with you! *they tried to keep away from the cat as he was chasing them* Daniel: We could use some help here! Chase: Hang on, we need a plan! *they rushed away as the cat was not far behind, and pounced again, just missing them* Daniel: Well make it quick! *they get to the giant cat, his legs, paws, tail, but seemed unphased with their efforts* Cat: You two done? My turn! Formula: Run! *they tried to move as the cat slammed a paw down and forced into the air and fell back down, with Formula on its back* Balloona X: Formy! You ok? Formula: Yea, alittle bit fine here... *He stood up, adjusting himself a bit.* That fur isn’t real, feels like I landed on a sheet of steel… Daniel: It's have to be a robot cat! Formula: Yeah, but where’s the off button on this thing? *He walked around as Balloona felt a sneeze coming on.* Balloona X: Oh man, a bit dus-us-ah… *she sneezed as she accidentally made Formula move to the top hat, hitting it as it blinked and affected the cat* Cat: Hey! Watch it! Formula: Wait, Loony… give me an extra expansion. I think I got an idea. Balloona X: Alright? Uhh… *She pressed the button to make his paws grow.* Formula: Perfect. Now watch… *He bounced up high before dropping right on top of the hat, causing the cat to lock up and lose some metal pieces.* Cat: Stay away from my hat! It’s fragile and expensive! *The cat rapidly shook Formula off, resetting back again.* Formula: It's the hat! Aim at the hat! Daniel: I need a boost Chase! Chase: Trying to remember which one is for big paws boost... Balloona X: Light blue. Chase: Thanks. *he pressed the button as Daniel’s paws inflated and he bounced to the cat, and knocked into the hat* Cat: Come on, seriously?! Daniel: We’ll see how much that hat can take! Formula: Big time. Balloona X: Guys, I have an idea but we need to launch one of you 2 to the air Formula: Really? Are you sure? Balloona X: Trust me on this Formula: Alright... better make it fast though. Balloona X: Chase, follow my lead Chase: You got it. *they moved the pups to the side as the cat was busy shaking. Chase made Daniel’s body swell up as Formula was getting on him* Daniel: Ok, I'm not exactly seeing your plan here, pups. Balloona X: Just wait. *she had Formula bounce on Daniel to gain some height as the cat was slowly approaching them* Well I hope the button I didn't push could work? *She got her paw over the white button as the cat loomed over them.* Cat: You two are in for a rough playdate now! Formula: Loony, whatever you're planning, do it fast! Balloona X: Chase, ultimate power combo time! Chase: Right with you! Let's do it! Formula: Ultimate power combo? Daniel: Oh right, some games have those *Chase hit his ability as Daniel seemed to act more like a massive bounce pad and launch Formula high into the air with the cat looming over him.* Cat: Looks like I have one wolf ball to play with now, shame no lab ball... Daniel: Please, hurry! Balloona X: Hold on! *Formula eventually got high enough as Balloona X pressed her ultimate ability button as Formula felt a massive wave of energy hit him.* Formula: Whoa... this feels... powerful... *His entire body turned silver with his armor having a different look to his suit as he found himself rapidly swelling larger. As he casted a huge shadow right on the huge cat* Cat: Huh? *noticed a shadow growing under him* What the...*he looked up to see the incredibly large bloated silver pup heading down* Uh oh... Balloona X: Incoming! *They see Formula very huge as his body is glowing in elemental energy* Formula: Elemental energy smash! Cat: Maybe this was a bad idea... *The ears lowered as Formula landed heavily on the cat, flattening it under him.* Formula: Phew! The size I am and this energy I feel is immense! Daniel: But it worked for us *He trying to get up but he is too big to move* Formula: This is rather embarrassing Balloona X: Hang on, we will deflate you 2 back down *they pressed the buttons to deflate the pups back down as they saw the flattened robot cat on the floor like a large sheet metal carpet, but the top hat looked unusual* Daniel: Man Form, you really flattened that thing. Formula: Heh, guess so... except the top hat, wonder why? *he took the top hat as a rattling was heard* Huh? *he shook it a bit more as a key fell out* A... key? *he grabbed it* Daniel: Huh. The end looks almost like the Lookout. Formula: Please tell me we're leaving now... please no secret bonus level or actual other tricks! *he then noticed the door to the Lookout had a keyhole* Daniel: Put it in and find out Formula: Oh please please please be the end... *He walked over, putting the key into the lock and turning it. The door opened to reveal a bright light entrance* Daniel: Shall we? Formula: Yes please... please be home, please be home... *they entered the light as the computer began to spark up* Balloona X: What's going on?! Chase: Uh... move! *They back away as the computer opened up a portal. From the portal came Daniel and Formula all normal as they landed on the ground* Formula: Did it work? No secret level? Balloona X: Formy! You're ok! *She rushed to hug him tight* I'm sorry I didn't believe you on this not being a game! If I knew it was really you I would've been more serious! Formula: It’s ok Loony *he hug her back* Balloona X: I know I already owe you big! Let's go out and get it settled! Formula: Later on, I'm... *yawns* so tired again... *He went to the back part of the lab.* Chase: Guess if you pups ever need help getting through a game, just yelp for help. Formula: Yea... *He headed to his bed as he yawns again* I will... *as he slept, a ripple showed him still asleep as Daniel was gently shaking him* Daniel: Form? Formula? Formula: Mmmm... *He groaned a bit, opening an eye.* Not now Daniel, I'm exhausted after that expedition... Daniel: What expedition? I came down and saw you sleeping, so I thought I'd work for you. I then woke you because I finished Formula: Wait, what? *He stood up instantly.* We got sucked into a digital world and Chase and Balloona controlled us like video game characters! We had those weird powerups, abilities, and the Humdinger-styled robotic cat boss battle at the end! Daniel: Hehehehe, that is one crazy dream you had... I haven’t heard of being sucked into a digital world in over a decade Formula: That's... very strange... Daniel: Yeah, you don't want to know. Anyway, you want to check this out *Formula want to the monitor as he smiled* Formula: Wow, you really helped out. It works perfect! Daniel: They are gonna love it Formula: Yes they will. Thanks Daniel, I owe you one Daniel: I'll try if needed. Now let's get this to the others *a transition of Formula's tag showed the pups and Ryder inside the Lookout sitting down* Rubble: Wonder what Formula’s been so busy on though? Skye: No idea, but I hope it's something good to see *soon Formula and Daniel came by with a laptop as it was being set up with the screen* Formula: Thank you for coming to this showing. And I hope you love it Daniel: Did you have to present it like a movie bit though? Formula: Couldn’t pass up the opportunity. *as soon as they were done Formula and Daniel went to the group as a video started up. An intro showed the emblem of the Paw Patrol and it began to show images of Balloona with the group in her first year, and having fun* Balloona X: Wait, did you… Formula: Consider this a series of clips I collected over our year as Paw Patrol members… A membership anniversary present Balloona X: Oh, Formy *She gave his cheek a few licks in response.* Marshall: So this is everything up until Daniel joined? Daniel: In a way, yes Chase: Wow Formula: And hopefully we will continue out helping the Paw Patrol for many years to come Ryder: Well, we are the best team there is. And to our members Chase: I’m sure if our future showed us anything, it’s unlikely our team will ever stop helping. Skye: Or get smaller, in more ways than one. Rubble: We will still help everyone no matter what Chase: Near or far *The pups all grouped up for a big puppy cuddle pile, with the final clip showing the team all together for a big group photo.* The End