Two Weeks As Balloons

Disclaimers: I do not own any of the characters in this series(except Akito and Drakon). All rights go to the original owners.

[It was bright and shiny day. The wind was blowing gently and the skies were clear. In Akito's mansion the trio, Jasper, Vlad, and the rovers Hunter, Exile, and Blitz were in the special room floating in mid air. It was the 2nd day of them being living balloons]

Jasper: I wonder what Akito has planned for today.

Exile: Not sure. But I know they have something special planed for today. I hope my son Connor comes by.

Vlad: I'm sure he will, comrade.

Blitz: This is our second day being... Living... Animal balloons.

Fluffy: Hey, we don't like our situation anymore than you do.

Spot: It's bad enough that we have to sacrifice two weeks like this.

Exile: Pipe down-ski! Do you realize that complaining won't make it better?

Jasper: He's right you know.

Hunter: If you stop complaining about it, it'll be easier.

Blitz: (groans) Oh alright. Sorry. I won't complain again.

Vlad: And wat about the rest of you?

Spot: I'll try my best not to.

Fluffy: Same here. But it won't be easy.

[Exile floats over to Blitz, and pats him on the back]

Exile: Cheer up, comrade. It's not as bad as you think it is. We've been having fun so far. And we're going to have more fun now-ski.

Hunter: Exactly, dude. We have nothing to worry about. So why worry?

Jasper: They have a point, Blitz. We're under the care of one of the best humans in the world.

Blitz: Well, it's a good thing she has a good heart. Otherwise we'd be in big trouble.

Hunter: Well, fortunately for us that's not the case. Besides, even the other mutants don't seem to mind their situation.

[Blitz looks towards the inflated mutants]

Kashi: I can't wait for the next activity.

Chomper: Me too! I'm so excited!

Smokey: We're gonna have so much fun!

Hunter: See? Those guys are enjoying themselves. Besides, it's actually pretty cool to be all bloated and hovering several feet off the ground.

Vlad: Glad someone else sees this as a good thing like I am.

Exile: Most of are seeing it that way, Vlad. Though the trio are going to have to lighten up. Whether they like it or not.

Hunter: You guys better listen to Exile. He knows what he's talking about.

Fluffy: Hey, we said we'll do the best we can not to complain.

Spot: Yeah, but we can't promise that we won't complain.

Jasper: Well too bad. You're in this regardless. So I suggest you three wise up. This isn't about you, this is about Akito. Understand?

Snuggles: (sigh) Okay, okay.

Fluffy: Admittedly, we did have fun like this during the party, right, Spot?

Spot: Of course we did.

Hunter: Oh? So I take it you finally accept that our situation is not all as bad as you make it sound?

Trio: Yes...

Exile: Good-ski. Now, let's not complain anymore, and try to enjoy the time we will spend as animal balloons.

[Suddenly, Akito comes into the room with Colleen, Roger, Tsunami, and Connor, all who were wearing casual clothes]

Tsunami: Ohayogozaimas, mina-san. (Good morning everybody.)

Exile: And "dobroye utro" to you too, Tsunami!

Tsunami: I take it you guys are enjoying yourselves?

Blitz: Ya... Well... Most of us are anyway.

Colleen: Well boys, I hope you're all ready to start another gloriously wonderful day! Because we've got lots of fun plans for you all!

[The trio cringe]

Spot: (thinking) {Gee... I wonder what it could be...}

Fluffy: (thinking) {The way she says it sounds like she has painful plans for us...}

Snuggles: (thinking) {I just hope we don't go out into public where everybody will see us...}

Roger: Hey, Blitz! How's my favorite role model?

Blitz: I've had better days. But I can't complain. Besides, it could have been worse.

Roger: I can't wait to play games with you, Blitz! I'm so anxious to start it off!

Blitz: Ya... You sure seem enthusiastic about it.

Connor: Hey dad! How are you guys up there?

Exile: Oh we're doing just great, son! We're having a good time just floating around here.

Connor: I see. That does sound like fun.

Exile: (chuckles)

Connor: Akito, can you help get my dad down so I can reach him?

Akito: Sure thing, Connor.

[Akito uses her magic to bring Exile down to ground level. Exile lands on his bottom with a cartoony BOING sound]

Exile: Was that really necessary? I was only floating a few feet into the air.

Connor: True, but its easier this way.

[Connor jumps on his bloated father with a resounding WHOOMP sound]

Exile: (giggles) Watch it, Connor! That tickles!

Connor: Sorry Dad.

[Connor snuggles and cuddles against Exile's inflated body nicely and warmly.

Exile: I must feel very soft, don't I son?

Connor: Yes, dad! You're so soft and squishy! You're like a mix between a balloon and a pillow!

Exile: (giggles) Well that feels very good, Connor!

Akito: Aw, that's so cute.

Colleen: I agree, it's so adorable. And funny too.

Roger: Exile's like a giant bloated teddy bear.

[Tsunami doesn't say anything, but just watches. Connor hugs his father lovingly and passionately, feeling the softness and squishiness of his body. Connor even cuddles against Exile's face as he hugs him warmly]

Connor: I love you, dad.

Exile: I love you too, son.

Tsunami: (clears voice) I hate to interrupt the moment between you two. But we better get on with our activities.

Akito: I agree with Tsunami. It's time to start our day. And that's what we're going to do. So, is everybody ready?

Inflated Anthros: Yes!

Akito: Good. Then let's get started.

[Tsunami hands Connor a leash to connect to Exile's collar]

Tsunami: Here Conner-San. You'll need this for your father.

Conner: Thanks, Sensei!

[Connor connects the leash to Exile's collar]

Connor: Ready, dad?

Exile: I'm ready, Connor.

Conner: Alrighty then!

Colleen: Okay. Let's get leashes for the rest of these guys.

Spot: Here we go again.

Fluffy: Shhh! Shut it, Spot!

[And so the others place leashes on all the other inflated anthros, and take them outside the mansion. Exile was having a wonderful time being walked by his son as he happily floated next to him]

Exile: I'm glad to be with you, Connor.

Connor: And I'm glad to be with you dad. You're the best.

Exile: Why thank you!

Connor: Even in this state you're lots of fun to play with!

Exile: Well I'm glad you like it. Because I pretty much like it myself.

Connor: So you don't mind staying this way?

Exile: Nyet. Not at all, son. What matters more is that we're all having a good time. And I want you to have a good time too.

[Exile floats over to his son's face, and Connor kisses his father on the cheek]

Connor: I love you, dad.

[Exile grins happily]

Vlad: It's so nice to see Exile and his son enjoying themselves, right, comrades?

Spot: Yeah... (sniff) It's so heart warming.

Fluffy: (sniff) You took the words right out of my mouth, Spot. It's so wonderful.

Jasper: (sighs) I'm happy to see them together, just makes me want a family even more.

Colleen: Don't worry, guys. You have Akito to watch over. And you guys have each other. In a way, you guys have become family to her, and to each other. Think of it that way.

Hunter: Yeah, what she said.

Jasper: Your have a point there Colleen, she's brought us together so we are her family and she is ours.

Vlad: I'm glad you see it that way, Jasper. Akito is good girl. She loves us all as family. And we love her too. She is everthing to us.

Smokey: You have such a big heart, Vlad.

Chomper & Rex: Yeah, you're a great guy.

Kashi: You said it guys. Vlad is awesome.

[Vlad blushes]

Roger: Hey, Blitz, Hunter. You guys doing okay up there?

Hunter: I'm doing fine. Blitz is doing great too.

Blitz: Ya!

Roger: Awesome! I hope you guys are enjoying yourselves! Because I sure am!

Hunter: We are Roger. This is a great experience.

Blitz: You took the words right out of my mouth, Hunter. This is awesome.

Colleen: So where to, Akito? Any ideas?

Vlad: Da. Where should we go?

Akito: How about that new amusement park?

Colleen: Hmmm... Sounds like a good idea. What do you guys think?

Roger: I think that's a great idea!

Exile: Da! Sounds good to me!

Hunter: Me too! We can have a blast there!

Connor: Well then, let's go!

Jasper: Where is it?

Akito: Oh, it's near the river.

Exile: Okay then, let's go.

Colleen: We're way ahead of you, Exile.

Fluffy: Hey, Spot, you thinking what I'm thinking?

Spot: I believe so.

Snuggles: Let's not go into details with it guys, it's better that way.

Spot: Agreed. Let's just make the best of it.

Jasper: I couldn't agree more. Beside it'll be fun.

[And so, everybody heads on over to the amusement park, where human families are having fun with their children. They are seen enjoying all kinds of activities; playing at the arcades, enjoying the rides, buying cotton candy, etc]

Akito: Wow this place is packed.

Roger: No kidding!

Tsunami: So many people here...

[The trio cringe in embarrassment]

Akito: Don't worry, they aren't even looking at you so don't draw their attention toward you guys.

Spot: (gulps)

Akito: Don't worry, you'll be alright.

[And so, as the non-inflated characters walk all the inflated characters into the park, their presence started to attract the attention of some of the people there]

Kid #1: Hey, looks at those animal balloons! They look like fun!

Kid #2: Dad! Mom! Look!

Woman: What is it, son?

Kid #2: There's giant floating animal balloons out there!

[The kid points to the inflated anthros]

Man: What the hell are those things?

Man #2: I don't know. But it sure looks bizarre!

Woman #2: Looks like a bunch of animal balloons!

Woman #3: Literally...

Spot: (embarassed) Oh no!

Fluffy: Akito... Everybody is starring at us...

Akito: Shhh... Quiet, Fluffy.

Snuggles: Oh sacre bleu!

[Before long, everybody at the park started starring at the inflated anthros weirdly]

Kid #3: These balloons are incredible! They look so real.

Blitz: That's because we are real...

Kid #3: (gasp) And they can talk too!

Kid #4: Cool! I want one! Daddy, can I get one?

Man #4: Well I don't know about getting you one but maybe you can play with one of them.

Kid #4: That's fine with me!

Fluffy: Sorry, kid! We're not for sale!

Spot: Yeah! And we don't play with children!

Roger: Guys! Come on now! Don't deprive these kids of their chance to enjoy their childhood! Be considerate towards them!

Akito: It wouldn't hurt to have some fun with other kids and I don't want them to miss out on their childhood, I'm lucky to still have some time to have to enjoy mine when it's gone.

Roger: She has a point, guys. Better listen to her.

Exile: That's right! Don't hurt the kid's feelings! They just want to have fun!

Chomper: And its our job to make sure of that!

Hunter: Couldn't have said it better.

Tsunami: This is your chance to bring happiness to children. Don't let this chance pass you by. We simply ask of you to be considerate towards these children. Nothing more.

Jasper: I'd be happy to bring these kids joy.

Vlad: Me too!

Smokey: Count me in!

Kashi: What about you guys?

[The trio look at each other, and roll their eyes]

Trio: (sigh) Okay, okay, we'll do it.

Blitz: As will I.

Hunter: That's the spirit, Blitz!

Exile: Eto zdorovo! (That's great!) Now you're talking, Blitz!

Akito: Alright, you all can play with the balloon animals but don't lose them, their my friends.

Exile: If they lose us, we'll just float our way back to you, Akito.

Blitz: Speaking of which, I've been meaning to ask you that, Exile. How a you able to direct where you float?

Exile: It's simple; all you do is thrust your body in the direction you want to float. It's kind of like swimming sort of.

Blitz: Oh... I didn't know that.

Jasper: I wouldn't worry about the kids losing us Akito. We're not totally immobile in this state.

Akito: I see. That's interesting. Well then, are you kids ready to have fun?

Kids: YEAH!

Akito: Okay then, it's play time!

[And so she, Connor, and the other kids took the inflated anthros to go play]

Colleen: Hah hah hah! Look at em go!

Roger: It sure is great to see those kids having fun. Right Tsunami?

Tsunami: Hai, Roger-San. It sure is.

Fenrir's Voice: Now this is something I've been waiting to see this for a long time.

[Fenrir came out]. The others turn around to see him]

Tsunami: Fenrir-Sama?

Roger: Hey! What are you doing here?

Fenrir: I came to check on my pupil.

Colleen: You mean Akito?

Fenrir: Yes.

Tsunami: Akito-Kun is alright, Fenrir-Sama. She's having fun with the others. And they really seem to be enjoying themselves.

Fenrir: Good, but since I'm here I might as well have some fun.

Roger: Well, the party's over here! Feel free to knock yourself out! In other words, have a ball!

Colleen: Or in this case, have a balloon!

Fenrir: Gladly.

[Fenrir walks his way over to where the party was taking place]

Roger: Man, I wish I could have some fun with the guys!

[Tsunami places one paw on Roger's shoulder]

Tsunami: Shinpaisedona (don't worry), Roger-San. We still have two whole weeks of this. There's plenty of time to have fun with the guys in their current state.

Roger: Yeah, you got a point there Tsunami.

[Tsunami smiles at Roger. Meanwhile, Fenrir makes his presence known to the children, and to the inflated anthros at the park]

Akito: Master!

Fenrir: Hello, Akito. I see you're having a wonderful time with everybody here.

Akito: I sure am. What are you doing here?

Fenrir: Well nothing much. I just thought I'd drop by to check on my disciple. I hope I'm not intruding.

Akito: Of course not!

[The kids notice Fenrir]

Kid #1: Hey look it's wolf man!

Kid #2: But I thought they came out at night.

Fenrir: At night? (chuckles) Don't believe everything you hear, kids. We werewolves can come out anytime, day or night.

Kid #1: So are you a... Real wolf man?

Fenrir: I sure am!

Kids: Whoa!

Fenrir: And I see that the... Ahem... Animal balloons are having a good time as well.

[The inflated anthros chuckled]

Blitz: You could say that...

Hunter: So, you want to join in on the fun, Fenrir?

Exile: There's room for everyone!

Fenrir: I don't see why not.

Vlad: So good of you to join us!

[And so Fenrir joined in on the fun with all the children and the inflated anthros, enjoying all sorts of fun activities]

Akito: (thinking) {Now this is what I call a great day}

Blitz: (thinking) {I sure hope Akito keeps her promise and restore us all to normal. But I'm actually enjoying this. I guess this isn't so bad after all}

Hunter: (thinking) {It's good to see that everybody is having a good time. Especially Blitz. Even the trio seems to have lightened up a bit. I'm really enjoying this. I wish this could go on forever}

Exile: (thinking) {I'm so happy to see my son having a good time. This balloon thing is so much fun. This will be a day to remember}

Kid #1: Can these guys do tricks?

Akito: Oh they know plenty of good ones.

Kid #3: Really? What can they do?

Kid #4: Please! Show us! Show us!

Akito: Okay, okay calm down. Boys, care to show them your tricks?

Exile: With pleasure, Akito! Let's show them what we can do, comrades!

Vlad: Right behind you Exile! Let's do it!

[The inflated mutants all did their bouncing routine, and bounced on their bloated stomachs, behinds, and their backs in a humerous sort of manner, with the resultant sounds; "BOING", "WHOOMP", "BOING", "WHOOMP", BOING", BOING", WHOOMP", WHOOMP". This made the children laugh so hard. And some of them even clapped their hands and applauded at the inflated anthros' performance]

Akito: Keep it up guys, your doing great!

Fenrir: (giggles) They sure can put on a show.

Kid #2: (laughing) Look at them go!

Kid #3: (laughing) This is so funny!

Kid #4: (laughing) Hilarious!

Akito: (chuckles) They sure do know how to make people happy.

Fenrir: (smiling) I couldn't have said it better, Akito. They sure do an excellent job at it.

Kid #5: (laughing) They're like bouncing balls!

Kid #6: (laughing) More like bouncing balloons!

Akito: At least their enjoying making the kids happy.

Fenrir: And not only that, but they're enjoying themselves as well while they're at it. Yes, it took a while for some of them to lighten up and adjust to their situation. But at least they're making the effort.

Akito: Yeah, and I'm proud of them for it.

[The inflated anthros continued bouncing for the children]

Spot: Oh I don't know how much longer I can keep this up! I'm getting tired!

Fluffy: Just deal with it, Spot!

Vlad; Bouncy, bouncy, bouncy! Boinky, boinky, boinky! Up and down! Up and down!

Kid #2: (laughing) These guys are hilarious!

Kid #4: (laughing) This is too much!

Kid #1: (laughing) So funny! I can't breathe!

[As the inflated anthros continued bouncing for the kids, the children's parents took pictures with their cameras]

Man #1: This going to be something to remember.

Woman #1: Now that's going into the scrapbook.

Finally, the inflated anthros all stopped bouncing.

Hunter: Whew! Well that was enjoyable!

Blitz: Yah. It was good.

Exile: Especially since we did it all for these children.

Vlad: Da. I enjoyed it.

Snugglest: Me too, Vlad.

Fluffy: Me three.

Spot: I enjoyed it too.

Jasper: As did I.

Smokey: We sure had a blast.

Chomper: Me too. But I enjoyed entertaining these kids.

Kashi: They sure seemed entertained.

Vlad: So what shall we do now?

Fenrir: Why don't you boys all do your dancing routine that you did during Akito's birthday?

Spot: Uhhh... I don't know... Should we?

Fluffy: Well...

Akito: Yes! Do it! Do it for these children!

Kids: DO IT! DO IT! DO IT!

Fenrir: Settle down, children! Settle down! Guys, you know what to do.

Exile: You got it, Fenrir. If it's a show the kids want, it's a show they'll get! Ready, comrades?

Connor: Maybe they should rest a bit first.

Blitz: Connor's right, Exile. I'm a little tired from all that bouncing.

Fenrir: Okay then. You all can take a short break for now.

Fluffy: At least we can catch a break for now.

Snuggles: (panting) That was quite ze work out...

Vlad: Rest while you can, comrades! The fun has only just begun!

Exile: And I look forward to our next activity!

Blitz: You have more energy than we do, Exile. Why don't you go out and dance for the kids?

Exile: Because we all need to be present for the event! And we can't let these kids down!

Hunter: He's right, Blitz. Besides it's more fun doing it in a group then by ourselves.

Blitz: Well, okay. Fair enough.

Hunter: But at least we can relax for now.

[Fenrir, Akito, and Connor show up to where the inflated anthros were resting]

Fenrir: Hey guys. Hungry?

Akito: Eat up boys, you've earned it.

[Fenrir, Akito, and Connor offer them snacks]

Spot: Oh thanks, guys!

Rex: We much appreciate it!

Hunter: Yeah! Thanks!

Blitz: Ya!

Exile: Spasibo! (Thank you!)

[The inflated anthros grab their snacks and enjoy]

Connor: How is it guys?

Exile: (munching) Delicious!

Fluffy: (munching) Yeah, this stuff is yummy!

Hunter: (munching) This is some great stuff!

Smokey: (munching) Best candy I've ever tasted!

Spot: This park makes some pretty tasty food!

Snuggles: Oui!

Vlad: Da. I agree. It's very tasty.

Blitz: Took the words right out of my mouth, Vlad.

Fenrir: Well, you guys chow down. You got five more minutes of resting time before the next event. Just a little heads up.

Hunter: Okay, thanks.

[Meanwhile, outside where the audiences where, Fenrir was about to make an announcement]

Fenrir: Can I have everyone's attention?

[The kids were talking amongst themselves]

Akito: Silence! (They stop talking) Go ahead, master!

Fenrir: Thank you kindly. (clears voice) Right now, the stars of our show are taking a short break. But not to worry; they're regaining their strength for our next performance. And they'll be sure to give you all something wonderful, spectacular, and humorous to remember. Thank you all for your attention, we appreciate your kindness and patience, and the show will continue in a few more minutes.

Connor: So in the meantime please be patient.

[And then, five minutes later, it was time to start the next performance]

Spot: You know something, Fluffy? I'm actually starting to like this.

Fluffy: Yeah. Same here. It's actually kind of cool being this way.

Spot: Our bodies are soft and squishy, we float, and it's actually kind of fun.

Snuggles: That's right. And that's why we need to enjoy it while we can.

Hunter: It's good to hear you guys seeing this in a different perspective. It makes things a whole lot better for all of us.

Blitz: Ya, what he said.

[Suddenly, Fenrir comes in]

Fenrir: Okay boys. Break time is over. It's time to get on with the second performance.

Jasper: Alright, Fenrir.

Exile: Let's go, guys.

[They got up and waddled over to the young audience]

Kid #4: Look! There they are!

[The audience cheer and applaud]

Man #1: I'm so getting this on film!

[Another man takes pictures with his camera]

Hunter: Alright guys, let's bust a move.

Blitz: Way ahead of you Hunter.

Exile: Alright, comrades! Let's do this!

Fenrir: 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... Go!

[They start dancing. Fenrir turns on some music, and the song that plays is Fukkireta. The inflated mutants shake their bloated bodies back and forward in a humorous manner in sinc with the music]

Akito: (laughing) Seriously, Master? Fukkireta?

Fenrir: (shrugs shoulders) Well... It's the best I could find!

Akito: (laughs) I'm going to die from this!

[And so the inflated anthros all dance fukkireta style. Amazingly, they were able to pull it off quite well despite their massive size. And as they danced, the audience cheered and laughed, whistling and shouting as the stars continued to shake their hips back and forward to the music]

Man #1: (with camera) This is SO going on YouTube!

Connor: What was that?

Akito: What?

Connor: I don't want the whole world seeing my dad the way he is now. Bad guys will just see him as a joke.

Akito: And not only that, but they'll be laughing at the others too! We can't have that!

Fenrir: Stay here, I'll take care of that...

[Fenrir goes to the guy who planned to send the video to YouTube]

Man: Huh? What are you? [Fenrir snatches the camera from the man's hands, opens the slot, takes out the chip containing the film, and crushes it with his paw. Seconds later, Fenrir opens his paw, and tiny pieces of the chip fall to the ground] What's your problem? I was just capturing an event on film!

Fenrir: Listen here, I'll go easy on you for now. But this is your first and only warning; don't even think about capturing footage just so you can humiliate these people by posting it on the world wide web. The stars of this show will be treated with respect. And it would be in your best interest to obey the rules. Understand?

[The man cowers and covers himself with his hands]

Man: Okay! Okay! Whatever you say, Mr. Wolfman! I'm sorry! I'll obey the rules! I swear! Just don't hurt me!

Fenrir: Just follow the rules and you'll be fine.

Man: Okay! I will!

Fenrir: Good.

[Fenrir leaves the man alone, and goes back with Akito and Connor]

Akito: Did you teach him a lesson, master?

Fenrir: Yes. And I think I got through to him.

Connor: Thanks, Fenrir.

Fenrir: Think nothing of it, Connor.

[And so, the song ends, and the balloon anthros stop dancing. They take a moment to catch their breath]

Jasper: Whew. That was quite a dance.

Fluffy: You took the words right out of my mouth...

Vlad: But it was good! I loved it!

Blitz: You know, Vlad, I get the feeling you're a little too enthusiastic about this.

Exile: But at least we're having a good time.

Hunter: Don't rest just yet guys, another round is coming.

Spot: But I'm still tired.

Exile: Quit whining, Spot. You can do this. Trust me.

Hunter: The audience want more. And we shall give them what they want.

Blitz: Let's just get this over with.

Fenrir: Okay, boys. Now you are to grab each of yourselves a partner, and dance to the song "New Attitude", by Patti LaBelle.

Jasper: But there's eleven of us.

Fenrir: Then I suggest one of you get two partners to even the odds.

[The the head mutants pair up]

Smokey: Done.

Fenrir: Good. What about the rest of you?

[Hunter pairs up with Jasper, Fluffy pairs up with Spot, Vlad pairs up with Snuggles, and Exile pairs up with Blitz]

Exile: We're all set!

Fenrir: Alright, then shake it!

[The inflated characters take their partners, and dance together in sinc with the sound and beat of the song playing. They join hands, and perform all kinds of stunts. They roll on the ground, flip around in the air, come back down, and bounce each other into one another for some comic humor. Exile spins Blitz around, and grabs him in his arms like so]

Blitz: You dance pretty well, Exile!

Exile: Spasibo (Thank you), it is gift.

[As they perform their dancing moves, the audience once again laugh, cheer, and applaud]

Akito: Wow they are really grooving.

Connor: I agree! They're really moving! My dad's an excellent dancer! Even as a balloon!

Fenrir: How are they pulling off all those stunts though?

Akito: I'm not even sure myself.

Connor: I guess it has to due with their high stamina and endurance. They can take more punishment than the average person. Plus, they're quite flexible.

Fenrir: Hmmm... I guess you're right, Connor. Since their bodies are so soft and rubbery, they can maneuver themselves as easily as they can even when they're not inflated. Still though, it's amazing.

Akito: Well it doesn't matter how they do it, as long as it gets done.

Fenrir: Point taken.

[After the song finished the inflated anthros stopped dancing to take a little breather. The crowd cheered and applauded happily at their performance]

Hunter: Whew! Well, that was good!

Jasper: Yeah, we did great.

Exile: And we sure put on a show-ski today.

Vlad: You said it, comrade. We sure showed them our moves.

Blitz: I'm amazed at how we were able to do all those stunts. I mean we're all bloated and puffed up! How are we able to pull off those moves in this state?

Jasper: It's simple my potion makes us light as air, so it doesn't matter how we look.

Spot: But that doesn't explain how we're able to move around like so.

Jasper: The formula I created does have some advantages. Though our bodies are bloated and measure greatly in size, we are also very soft and flexible. So we can still move our limbs around as freely as we could when we weren't inflated.

Spot: Oh okay. I think I get it.

Fluffy: Yeah, it makes sense... More or less...

Vlad: I think it makes perfect sense. The potion makes soft and flexible no matter what size we are.

Jasper: See? Even Vlad gets it and he's not even a genius.

Snuggles: Incroyable! (Incredible!)

Exile: I see. So our bodies are flexible like rubber.

Jasper: Even better than rubber, Exile.

Exile: (chuckles) Now that is amazing.

Hunter: You said it Exile.

Blitz: Indeed...

Connor: So what now, Fenrir?

Fenrir: Hmm... We could go try some of the games and rides.

Connor: What kind of games and rides?

Akito: Why don't we take a look and find out?

Connor: Okay, sounds good!

Tsunami: Fenrir-Sama. I want to thank you for stopping that man. I heard him too. And I was about to act. But you beat me to it. You saved us a lot of trouble. Arigatogozaimas.

Fenrir: Think nothing of it, Tsunami. It's the least I could do for your friends. Either way, the job would have been done.

Akito: So then, whose up for some more fun and games?

Connor: I am!

Kids: YEAH!

Fenrir: But before we go, I need everyone to pair up in groups of two. So make sure you pick someone you can get along with.

Vlad: That should be very easy, Fenrir.

Akito: It's not easy for some of us, I want to partner up with my master but I need someone around my size, and Connor is pretty close.

Vlad: Oh, I see. Sorry!

Fenrir: I don't think there was a need for an apology Vlad.

Akito: Yeah, you have nothing to be sorry for.

Vlad: Alright.

[Fenrir then turns his attention towards the children]

Fenrir: Alright, kids. Gather up in groups of two. And pick your partners wisely.

Connor: Hey Akito, want to be my partner?

Akito: Sure, Connor! Gladly!

Connor: Thank you, Akito.

[Akito turns her attention to the children]

Akito: Well then. Is everybody else ready?

[All the kids had partners]

Kids: Ready!

Fenrir: Okay then, now for phase two...

Akito: And that would be to find something fun right?

Fenrir: Yes, each group must choose themselves an animal balloon.

Akito: Let's get your dad, Connor.

Connor: Alright! Ready, dad?

Exile: You bet-ski!

Hunter: We're ready whenever you are, kids!

Akito: Let's get started!

[The inflated anthros all float down to where the children were waiting]

Connor: I got you, dad.

[Connor grabs Exile's leash]

Exile: Don't worry, son. I won't float away.

Connor: I know. But still.

Exile: That's my boy!

Akito: Well then guys, looks like we're a group.

Fenrir: Has everybody grabbed their balloons?

[Akito, Connor, and Exile look to see that there were 10 groups of two each with an inflated anthro]

Akito: Looks like everyone does, Master.

[Vlad gives a thumbs up sign and winks]

Vlad: We're all set, comrades!

Connor: Alright!

Exile: Shall we get started, kids?

Akito: Yeah!

Connor: Let's do this!

[And so the children all traveled around the park, walking their favorite animal balloons who floated happily beside them. And everybody was having a great time. Especially the inflated anthros]

Akito: You having fun Exile?

Connor: Of course he is! Dad always has fun!

Exile: Da! That's right-ski! I've been having so much fun since your birthday! And that was only yesterday! I will continue to have fun while it lasts!

Akito: I'm glad you're taking this well, Exile! And I'm glad you're not complaining like the trio were.

Exile: I wouldn't worry about them. They seemed to have lighten up now. You can ask them after this is over. Okay?

Exile: (smiling) Agreed, Akito!

Connor: That looks fun.

[He points to the bumper cars]

Exile: You have an idea, son?

Connor: Yeah, why don't we ride the bumper cars?

Akito: Sounds good to me.

Blitz: But what about us? Are we just going to be floating in place while you and the kids go on those rides?

Akito: Of course not! I'm sure they have bumper cars for your sizes.

Blitz: Gee, I wonder how we'll fit?

Akito: Is sarcasm really necessary?

Exile: Please excuse him, Akito. Sometimes Blitz gets a little cranky.

Blitz: Sorry, I didn't mean it that way. I was just wondering.

Akito: We'll figure something out.

[Fenrir places one paw on his chin]

Fenrir: Hmmmm...

Akito: Have any ideas, Master?

Fenrir: I think I know what to do. We'll attach each and every one of their leashes to the cars, so that way the children and the others can have a blast.

Akito: That can work.

Connor: What do you guys say to that?

[The bloated anthros look at each other. And then to Connor and the others]

Jasper: I think I can live with that.

Vlad: Me too. What about the rest of you boys?

Spot: As can I.

Exile: Same here, comrade.

Blitz: Well... Okay.

Fluffy: Yeah, sounds like fun.

[Hunter looks towards everybody, and then down to Fenrir]

Hunter: I think its safe to say we all agree.

Snuggles: Oui.

Akito: Alright you heard him, everyone!

[And so the children all grab hold of the leashes attached to their respective anthro balloon, and attached the wires to their cars. While Connor took Exile's leash, and attaches it to his car]

Connor: There we go!

Exile: Is it secured well?

[Akito gave a few strong tugs]

Akito: Your good Exile.

Exile: Good-ski.

Connor: Alright let's get bumping!

[They climb in the bumper car and buckle up their seat belts]

Akito: Safety first.

Vlad: It's bumping time!

Connor: (Russian) Bring it on!

[The children all start their cars, and bump into each other. But as a result, the inflated anthros were all bumping into each other from above, as their wires all directed them into each other]

Exile: (laughs) I bump you!

Hunter: Oof! Oh! Hey! That's smarts!

Spot: Bump! Got you, Fluffy!

Vlad: I got Spot and Fluffy!

Blitz: I got Hunter!

Snuggles: I bumped Vlad!

[The bloated anthros bumped into each other repeatedly, with the resultant "BOING" and "WHOOMP" sounds. But they all enjoyed the activity happily. For them, this was an unusual, but enjoyable moment. And even the children were having fun from down below in their cars]

Akito: We're in the lead Connor!

Connor: (steering the wheel) We sure are!

Akito: Let's take em all out!

Connor: You got it!

[Connor began driving into all the other kids and bumping them]

Exile: (laughs) Take that!

Snuggles: OW!

Exile: (giggles) Sorry, Snuggles.

Vlad: Boom! You're it!

Spot: Oh yeah?!

[Vlad and Spot begin bumping each other]

BOING! WHOOMP!

Vlad: Hah hah hah hah!

Spot: You won't beat me!

Vlad: You want a bet?

[Vlad and Spot continue to bump and pounce into one another. Meanwhile, with Fluffy, Hunter, and Jasper]

Jasper: This round is mine!

Hunter: Want a bet?!

Jasper: Bring it, Hunter!

Fluffy: I'm taking you both out!

BOING! BOING! WHOOMP! WHOOMP! BOING! WHOOMP! BOING WHOOMP!

[The three continued bumping into each other]

Exile: I got you, Blitz!

BOING!

Blitz: Oh yeah! Take this!

WHOOMP!

Exile: Coming back at you!

Exile and Blitz keep bumping into each other.

BOING! WHOOMP! BOING! WHOOMP! BOING! BOING! WHOOMP! WHOOMP!

Connor: Looks like they're having fun up there!

Akito: They sure are.

Connor: Well, I'm sure glad they're having a good time!

Akito: You know there are two bumper cars left, maybe Colleen and Roger can join us.

Connor: Good idea!

Akito: Master, can you go get them?

Fenrir: Sure thing, Akito. I will.

[Fenrir goes to get Colleen and Roger]

Fenrir: Colleen, Roger, would you too be interested in joining us for the bumper cars?

Roger: Sounds like fun!

Colleen: I don't see why not!

Fenrir: Excellent.

[And so Colleen and Roger join in. They grab themselves their own car, with Roger at the wheel]

Roger: It's go time!

[And so they continue with the fun. Both with the bumper cars and the inflated anthro balloons bumping into each other]

Jasper: Ha! Victory shall be mine!

Vlad: I don't think so!

Jasper: You think? That's funny.

[Hunter bumps into Jasper]

Hunter: Forgot about me?

Japser: No, I haven't!

[Rex bumps into Hunter]

Rex: Don't let your guard down.

[Smokey bumps into the Rex]

Smokey: Speak for yourself!

[Kashi bumps into the Smokey]

Kashi: Look who's talking.

[Vlad bumps into all the mutants]

Vlad: Hah hah hah hah! This is so fun!

[Exile bumps Vlad]

Exile: Yeah this is fun, comrade!

[Blitz bumps into Exile]

Blitz: Tell me about it!

[Jasper and Spot bumps into Blitz]

Jasper: No need! We all know how fun this is. Right Spot?

Spot: Yeah, this is amazing!

[Fluffy bumps into Jasper and Spot]

Fluffy: I couldn't agree more!

[Snuggles bumps into Fluffy]

Snuggles: Oui, Oui.

[Spot bumps into Snuggles]

Spot: Gotcha! Gotcha!

Jasper: Spot, watch out!

[Jasper bumps into Spot]

Spot: Oof!

Jasper: Sorry.

[Fluffy and Spot bounced into Jasper]

Fluffy: We make a great team! Huh, Spot?

Spot: Yup! Right on!

[Fluffy and Spot high five each other. And so the bouncing and bumping continued. Both on the ground and in mid air]

Roger: Hah! Got ya!

Akito: Connor, we're about to get bumped!

Connor: Oh no we're not!

[Connor bumps into Roger and Colleen]

Akito: Alright!

Connor: Right on!

[Meanwhile, Tsunami just watches from a distance]

Tsunami: Looks like their having fun.

Fenrir's Voice: Yeah, they sure are.

Tsunami: Hai...

Fenrir: You seem troubled, Tsunami. Is there a problem?

Tsunami: No. It's just that I find their condition to be unusual and bizarre. I tend to worry about them.

[Fenrir places one paw on Tsunami's shoulder]

Fenrir: You shouldn't worry, Tsunami. You're friends won't stay this way forever. It's only temporary. Besides, Akito will keep her promise, and she will restore your friends back to normal after this is over. Her magic is quite powerful. I know that as a fact.

Tsunami: Well, that is more comforting. But what about the rest of them?

Fenrir: Same thing; they will all be restored to normal size after it's all over. Try not to worry too much, okay? Everything will work out in the end. You'll see.

Tsunami: Souka. (I see.)

Fenrir: Yeah. You need to relax once in a while, cut loose a little. You can't be serious all the time.

Tsunami: Forgive me, Fenrir-Sama. I guess... I must have been consumed by my past grudge against Geist, that I almost forgot about what it means to be happy. To have enjoyment. That seems to have eluded me for the longest time. I apologize if I'm acting up.

Fenrir: It's okay. I understand but I've learned that as long as there are people who care about you the past can't hold you back, I learned that when Akito came into my care.

Tsunami: Arigato, Fenrir-Sama. Your words mean a lot to me. I heard all about your story with Akito-Kun. And it pains me to know that she has been through hell because of my creator Dr. Psycho. But I'm happy for her that she has found peace and happiness after everything she's been through. The poor child. She's lucky to have you as her father figure and her mentor. You are very wise and dignified. And I admire that in you. You've done a great job in guiding her all these years.

Fenrir: Coming from you Tsunami, that means a lot.

[Tsunami smiles slightly]

Fenrir: And you have done a great job in acting as the Road Rovers' mentor. They wouldn't have gotten very far without you to guide them. You have served your purpose well, my friend.

Tsunami: Arigato...

Fenrir: You've done well.

[Meanwhile, back with the children and the inflated anthros. Everybody was still having such a great time]

Akito: Now this is what I call a great day.

Connor: I couldn't agree more!

Akito: How about you guys? You had a good time?

Vlad: I did.

Spot: So did I.

Exile: I sure had fun!

Hunter: Me too. What about you Blitz?

Blitz: Ya! It was a blast!

Snuggles: Oui! Et moi! (Yes! Me too!)

Jasper: I'm having a good time myself. How about you guys?

Smokey: That was so much fun!

Chomper: Yeah! I had a great time!

Kashi: Same here!

Exile: We all had fun-ski!

Roger: Well, we're glad to hear it guys! Because we all had lots of fun too! It sure was a blast!

Blitz: I'm glad to hear that, Roger. I'm glad that you guys are having a good time too.

Akito: Yeah, you said it Blitz.

Hunter: So what now, Akito?

Exile: Da. What other fun activities will we do?

Akito: Well, I think we can take the rest of the night to relax and then do something tomorrow.

Roger: Good idea, Akito. It's getting late. And I think we all could use some rest. Right guys?

Jasper: You got that right, Roger.

Blitz: Besides, I am a bit sleepy. (yawns)

Exile: With all the fun we've had comrade, I think we're all a bit sleepy.

Fenrir: He's right. It's been a long day for us all. Well, time to go home, everyone.

[Fenrir turns his attention to the children]

Fenrir: And kids, it was fun while it lasted.

Akito: Not to worry though, we all can come back tomorrow!

Kids: Yay!

Vlad: That's right, kids! We'll be back tomorrow so you can play with us some more! You can bounce on us, walk us, cuddle us, and tickle us all day long! We love being tickled!

Jasper: That makes one of us.

Chomper: Actually, I like being tickled too!

Smokey: Me too! It's fun being tickled!

Kashi: So do I!

Vlad: You see? I'm not the only one who liked being tickled!

Jasper: But you enjoy it the most.

Vlad: That's not true! My friends here would disagree with you.

Kashi: Well... we do like it. But you get more joy out of it then any of us do.

Hunter: (chuckles) Looks like you stand corrected, Vlad!

Spot: Sorry pal.

Vlad: Oh well. They still like it. That's all that matters.

Fenrir: Well, the sun is setting. We best be on our way now.

Connor: See you guys later!

Akito: See you tomorrow!

[And so, the non-inflated characters take the leashes on the inflated characters, and return back to the mansion]

Connor: Whew, what a day but at least it was fun with you there, Dad.

Exile: No problem, son! I sure enjoyed myself at the park. And I'm glad you were there too!

Connor: Hey Dad...

Exile: Yes?

Connor: Do you mind if I use you as a bed for tonight?

[Exile smiles]

Exile: Why no! I don't mind, son! Besides, you need something comfortable to sleep on! So you can sleep on my inflated belly if you want to!

Connor: Thanks dad!

[Connor climbs up onto his dad's balloon belly]

WHOOMP!

Exile: (giggles) Oh that tickles!

Connor: Sorry Dad.

Exile: It's okay, son! I like it when you tickle me!

Connor: That's cool.

[Connor snuggles against his father's inflated body, feeling his warmth and softness]

Exile: You get comfortable, Connor. I keep you warm tonight.

Connor: Thank you Dad.

[Colleen and Roger look at Exile and Connor together, and admire the cuteness of the moment]

Colleen: Awe! That's so cute!

Roger: I agree. Seeing Exile with his son like that.

Hunter: Hey, Colleen, if you want to, you can use me as a bed to sleep on.

Blitz: And Roger, you can sleep on me if you'd like.

Roger: That's very kind of you, guys.

Hunter: Well then, hop on! Make yourselves comfortable!

[Colleen and Roger jump on top of Hunter and Blitz's inflated bellies with the resultant "WHOOMP!" sound]

Colleen: That didn't hurt, right Hunty?

Hunter: No. Actually that tickled!

Colleen: Oh okay.

Roger: And how about you Blitz, did that tickle you as well?

Blitz: (giggles) Yes! Yes!

Roger: Good to know.

Blitz: Oh?

Roger: Yeah, I hate the idea of me hurting my best role model.

Blitz: Well, I'm okay, Roger. You don't have to worry about me.

[Roger snuggles against Blitz's bloated body]

Roger: You're so soft and cuddly.

Blitz: Why thank you.

Roger: We'll have more fun and games later.

Blitz: I look forward to it.

Hunter: Same with you and me, Hunter. We'll have lots of fun together. I could get used to having you as a balloon...

Hunter: Anything to please you, Colleen.

Colleen: Good boy, Hunty Wunty!

[Colleen kisses Hunter on the mouth]

Hunter: (chuckles) I never get tired of those.

Colleen: Then you'd like some more?

Hunter: Yes, please!

Roger: How cute.

Blitz: What about me?

Roger: Your always amazing, Blitz. But then again you have Huntress, too bad she isn't here.

Roger: Is something wrong Blitz?

Blitz: Oh no! Nothing's wrong!

Huntress: You sure?

[The Rovers looked and saw Huntress]

Roger: Huntress! When did you get here?!

Huntress: I've been here all day, wondering where everybody went. And it turns out I missed out on all the fun.

Colleen: Sorry, luv. If we knew you were here we would have told you where we went.

Hunter: But we still have plenty of time, sis. We can do something tomorrow morning. Do we have a deal?

Huntress: Okay.

[Huntress climbs on top of the inflated Blitz]I hope you don't mind if I share the same bed with you, Roger.

Roger: Why not at all! There's plenty of space!

Spot: Hey! What about the rest of us?

Fenrir: There's plenty of others who'd like to sleep with you tonight! Guys?

Akito: Yeah, but I can't decide who I should sleep with.

Vlad: Why don't you sleep with me tonight?

Akito: Okay!

Prowl: I'll take Spot.

Sheng: I call Fluffy!

Raptor: Hmm, Snuggles or Jasper?

Snuggles: Why don't you take me, mon ami? I'm all fuzzy and warm!

Jasper: I'm softer!

Drakon: Why not take both?

Raptor: I can't take both! I can only take one at a time! I'll take Snuggles.

Drakon: Well okay. That leaves me with Jasper.

Fenrir: Hey Akito, mind if I share Vlad with you?

Akito: Of course. That's if Vlad doesn't mind.

Vlad: (smiles) I don't mind, comrade! I'm big enough for you to rest on! Jump on my belly!

Fenrir: Gladly.

[With great agility and speed Fenrir hopped onto Vlad's bloated belly]

WHOOMP!

Vlad: HAH HAH HAH! That tickled!

Fenrir: Good. At least you enjoyed it.

Akito: And we could tickle you some more if you want to!

Fenrir: But now is not the time, my dear Akito. Now's the time to get some rest. We still have a lot to do tomorrow.

Akito: Agreed, master.

Rex: What about us? Don't we get to sleep with someone tonight?

Kashi: Yeah, I'm lonely!

Smokey: Me too!

Akito: Maybe you we can get some of your buddies to give you company.

Fenrir: That's right. I'll call them here. (whistles)

[A few of the non inflated lesser mutants came in]

Lesser Mutants: Yes?

Fenrir: Your inflated pals are feeling lonely. Would you be so kind as to sleep with them tonight?

Lesser Mutants: Of course!

Kashi: (giggles) Tickles.

Chomper: (giggles) Me too!

Rex: (giggles) Me three!

Smokey: (giggles) Same here.

Canomutant #1: You guys are so soft and squishy!

Ursamutant #1: Yeah! You guys are so cuddly! You're better than regular beds!

Crocomutant #1: I agree!

The non-inflated mutants snuggle and cuddle against their inflated friends warmly, making themselves all comfortable against their bloated bodies]Akito: Good night everyone.

Everybody: Good night, Akito.

Fenrir: Sleep well, and have pleasant dreams.

[And so everyone drifted off to sleep]

Fenrir: Listen to them snore.

Akito: It's so cute to see them all sleeping that way. Especially Vlad here.

[Akito looks up to the sleeping Vlad, who was already dreaming pleasant dreams]

Vlad: (in his sleep) I'm so light... I'm flying with the birds... This is so fun...

Akito: (giggles) That is so adorable.

[Akito kisses Vlad on the nose]

Vlad: (giggles)

Akito: I love Vlad. He's such a sweet bear.

Fenrir: Yes he is. He's so innocent.

Akito: I can't believe Psycho would make such a nice guy like him do so many horrible things.

Fenrir: Well, he can put that part of his life behind him now. He's been given a new life, thanks to us. Vlad and the others are so much happier now that they're free.

Akito: And I will make sure he stays happy, master. I will always be close to him.[Fenrir pats Akito]

Akito: That's very sweet of you, Akito. You're always looking out for others. Well, that's enough chat for tonight. Get some sleep.

Fenrir kisses Akito]

Akito: Alright, Master. Good night.

[Meanwhile, with Exile and his son Connor, the young husky was listening to his father talking in his sleep]

Exile: (in his sleep) Blitz... Don't be a weird boy...

[Connor smiles]

Connor: (chuckles) That's my dad.

[He crawls up to his father's face, and kisses him on the nose. And then he strokes his soft fuzzy cheeks]

Exile: (chuckles) Is that my baby boy?

Connor: Good night, dad. Sleep well.

[Connor then makes himself comfortable by snuggling and cuddling against the softness of the inflated Exile's belly. The next morning, it was time to start another day]

Akito: (yawns) Another day, another activity.

[Akito comes up to Vlad's face. She talks into his ear]

Akito: Oh Vladimir... Oh Vladimir...

Vlad: (giggles) That tickles.

Akito: Come on, Vlad! Wake up! It's time to start another day!

Vlad: (snorts) Huh? What? It's morning already? Oh boy! Another fun day as a balloon!

Akito hugs Vlad.

Akito: (giggles) That's right, big bear! And you know what that means! More fun!

Vlad: Oh boy I can't wait!

Fenrir: Rise and shine, everybody! Time to wake up!

Jasper: (yawns) Is it morning already?

Vlad: Yes, comrade! It is!

The others wake up.

Hunter: (yawns) Well, I sure had a pleasant dream last night.

Blitz: (yawns) Me too.

Exile: (yawns) Well, I sure slept well last night. What about you, Connor?

Connor: I was sleeping like a baby.

Exile: Well that's good to know! I hope you were comfortable, son!

Connor: Of course I was, Dad! I was on the most comfortable thing of them all, you!

Exile: (chuckles) Awe! Give me kiss, son!

Connor: Okay.

[Connor gave his dad a kiss on the cheek]

Exile: I love your kisses, Connor!

Connor: Aw thanks, Dad.

Fenrir: So then, is everybody ready to start a brand new day of joy and excitement?

Vlad: I am!

Exile: Me too!

Hunter: Count me in!

Blitz: Ya! Me too!

Jasper: Same here!

Spot: I'm always ready for fun!

Fluffy: I'm all for it!

Snuggles: Oui! Et moi!

Fenrir: That's good to hear.

Tsunami: Hai. So then, let's go.

Connor: Are we going to the park again?

Tsunami: Hai, Connor-San. But the park doesn't open until 1:30. So we can have some fun here in the mansion.

Akito: Yeah! We got time to kill!

Fenrir: Agreed. Well then, let's take everybody out to the backyard!

Akito: Sounds good to me!

Hunter: Well let's go!

[And so they all took all the inflated anthros outside to the backyard, where they played happily]

Connor: (giggles)

Exile: Oh? What's so funny, son?

Connor: Nothing, I'm just happy that I'm having fun with my balloon daddy.

Exile: Oh, I see. Hah hah! I make a great balloon, don't I, son?

Connor: You sure do, Dad! Your a lot of fun as a balloon!

Exile: Awe!

[Connor jumps on his inflated father with a resounding WHOOMP!]

Exile: (giggles) Hey! Don't tickle!

Connor: You think that tickled? That nothing compared to this!

[Connor proceeds to tickle his father with his paws]

Exile: (laughing) No stop! Please!

Connor: I don't think so!

[Connor continues to tickle his father]

Exile: (laughing) Mercy! Mercy!

[Exile kicks his legs and shakes his arms around as he laughs uncontrollably]

Connor: Say uncle! Come on, dad! Say uncle!

Exile: (laughs) Okay, okay! Uncle!

[Connor continues to tickle Exile. But then he stops, and hugs his father's bloated belly, nicely and warmly]

Connor: I love you. Dad.

Exile: I love you too, son!

Exile hugs his son.

Akito: Awe!

Fenrir: I know, Akito. It's so heartwarming to see the two of them together.

Huntress: I agree. It's so cute.

Roger: We should get a few photos!

Spot: What?! No! No pictures!

Akito: Aw don't be like that, Spot.

Fluffy: No! I agree with Spot! No pictures!

Fenrir: Quiet down you two! We let's compromise! Tsunami, will you be so kind?

Tsunami: Hai, Fenrir-Sama. (clears voice) Roger-San. You can take as many pictures as you want, just as long as you promise not to post them on the internet. Remember, we can't let the whole world see our friends in their current condition.

Roger: Believe me, I have every intention of keeping their reputation intact.

Tsunami: Good. (pats Roger on the shoulder)

Fenrir: I trust you, Roger. I know your intentions are good.

Akito: Yes! And take as many pictures as you want! And be sure to give me some of them!

Roger: You got it!

Snuggles: Mon Dieu!

Fluffy and Spot: Uh oh...

Jasper: Relax guys, as long as they don't go online, a few pics won't kill us.

Vlad: That's right, comrades! I want to remember this! Go ahead, Roger! Take your pictures!

Roger: Okay! But first I'll start with my buddies!

Blitz: Make sure you get my good side.

Roger: Sure thing, Blitz! see if You can pose for me!

Blitz: Okay I'll try.

[Blitz starts posing]

Roger: Very good, Blitz! You're doing great!

[Roger takes a few snap shots of Blitz in his best poses]

Blitz: I may be bloated but I'm still good looking.

Roger: That's right, Blitz! You're still awesome, no matter what!

[Roger pats Blitz's inflated belly]

Blitz: (chuckles) Thank you for the kind words, Roger.

Roger: Hey! I'm your biggest fan! What are friends for?

Blitz: Yeah, your right about that.

Hunter: Hey, Roger. Whenever you're ready, we'd like to have our pictures taken too!

Roger: Okay! Just give me a sec.

[Roger takes out the card containing the pictures he took of Blitz, and places in a new card into the camer].

Vlad: We're ready!

Roger: Okay guys! Here comes! [Roger starts taking pictures of the other inflated anthros as they do various poses. He takes pictures of Hunter on the ground, being walked by Colleen while floating in mid air, holding Colleen and Huntress, and of them on top of his inflated belly. Then he takes pictures of Exile being walked by his son Connor while floating beside him, on the ground posing suggestively, and sitting while holding his son Connor in one arm, while waving with the other] These are pretty good.

Akito: Really? Let me see!

Roger: Not yet. I still need a few more pics.

Vlad: Why don't you take pictures of us now, Roger?

Roger: Give me a sec, Vlad.

[Roger replaces the card containing the images he took with a new card, and turns on his camera]

Jasper: Alright guys. Get ready.

Spot: Well, Fluffy, here goes nothing...

Roger: (smiling) You guys ready?

Spot: Yeah we're ready, Roger.

Roger positions his camera.

Roger: Okay, guys! Say cheese!

Vlad: Parmesan!

Jasper: Swiss!

Spot: Mozzarella!

Akito: (giggles) You guys are silly!

Fluffy: Cheddar!

Snuggles: Fromage!

Roger: (chuckles) That's funny!

[And so, Roger takes pictures of the inflated Vlad, Jasper, Spot, Fluffy, Snuggles, and the other mutants as they float around in the air, on the ground making humorous poses, playing with children, carrying some of the non-inflated characters on their arms or on their backs, and even pictures of non-inflated characters on the inflated character's bloated bellies]

Akito: Got some real good ones?

Roger: I sure do, Akito! And they're hilarious too!

Akito: Yeah they sure are.

Fenrir: Let me see.

Roger: Okay. Take a look.

[Fenrir takes the camera, and looks at the images. He couldn't help but to put on a smile as he viewed each and every picture that Roger had taken]

Fenrir: Indeed! These are pretty funny! Hey, Drakon, Prowl! Want to have a look at these pictures?

Drakon: Sure why not?

Prowl: Let's see them!

Roger: Sure thing! Here you go!

[Roger hands the camera over to Prowl, while Drakon peers over him]

Prowl: (laughs) These are hilarious!

Drakon: (chuckles) Most amusing.

Sheng-Long: May I have a look at them?

Prowl: Sure.

[Prowl hands over the camera to Sheng-Long. The tiger looks at the photos, and covers his mouth, trying to hold in his laughter]

Sheng-Long: This is so funny!

Drakon: That's what we said.

Prowl: We all share the same opinion.

Drakon: Indeed.

Fluffy: (sarcastic) Hah hah hah! Very funny!

Jasper: Oh, come on guys. We would be laughing at them if they were in our situation.

Prowl: And don't forget, we "were" in your situation only two days ago. But we all had a good time despite how embarrassed we were. Isn't that right, Sheng?

Sheng-Long: (rolls eyes) Yes... Right...

Jasper: You took it rather well, Prowl.

Drakon: That's because he has a strong sense of dignity. So of course he took it well. Isn't that right, Prowl?

Prowl: That's right, Drakon. I was a bit embarrassed. But I wanted to make Akito happy. I'd be honored if you'd join us, Drakon. But I guess there was enough of us that night.

Drakon: Maybe some other time.

Prowl: Oh well. What's done is done.

Sheng-Long: And I hope we won't have to go through that again.

Vlad: But Sheng! It's really not so bad! It takes some getting used to! But once you do, you end up loving it!

Sheng-Long: I'd rather not...

Raptor: Me too... Once is enough...

Vlad: Oh well.

Roger: By the way, would one of you guys get a few pictures of me and Blitz? I don't want to forget this moment!

Akito: I'll do it!

Roger: Thanks, Akito!

[Roger places in a fresh new card into the camera, and turns it on. Then he hands it over to Akito]

Roger: Here you go!

Akito: Thank you. (She readies the camera) Okay, are you guys ready?

Roger and Blitz: We're Ready!

Akito: Alright. Strike a pose.

[Akito takes pictures of Roger and the inflated Blitz as they pose together for various shots. Similar to the shots that everybody else took. And then came the results]

Connor: How did they come out?

Akito: Excellent! Roger, come here!

Roger: Okay!

Roger looks at the images in the camera.

Roger: Wow! These are awesome! Hey, Blitz! Come take a look at these!

Blitz: Alright!

Roger: Pretty cool, huh?

Blitz: Yeah there some good ones but there's a few I'm not very fond of.

Roger: Really? Which ones?

Blitz: The ones with my eyes closed. They make me look unprofessional.

Roger: Bah! It's okay! I'll just keep the good ones!

Blitz: That's great to hear. I hate to give you bad pictures, Roger.

Roger: Don't worry about it! You give me wonderful pictures! (pats Blitz's belly)

Blitz: Well I would do anything for my biggest fan.

Roger: Even a kiss on the cheek?

Blitz: Maybe...

Roger: Awe! Come on! Just one! Please?

Exile: Come on, comrade! Give Roger a kiss on the cheek! It won't kill you!

Blitz: Oh give him a kiss on the cheek. I thought he meant let him give me a kiss on the cheek.

[Blitz kisses Roger on his cheek]

Everybody: Awe!

Blitz: Alright, now what do we do?

Fenrir: Well, it's getting close to noon. So we'd better head on over to the amusement park. The audiences are waiting for us there.

Akito: Agreed. Let's go!

Fenrir nods.

Fenrir: Well, you heard her, boys!

[And so, the inflated and non inflated characters all head on over to the amusement park, where the children and their parents eagerly awaited them. The kids were all very excited and full of joy, as they couldn't wait to see their favorite animal balloons again]

Akito: Looks like ours pals from yesterday are quite anxious to play with you guys again.

Exile: (smiling) It sure looks that way.

Vlad: (smiling) And I can't wait to play with them too!

Jasper: As am I! I'm actually having fun with the little tykes.

Spot: We feel the same way too!

Fluffy: Yeah! Playing with the kids isn't so bad after all!

Fenrir: Well, it's good to know you're all in good spirits. Because these children need you guys to entertain them. So do your job well.

Spot: Oh we'll do more than just well, we'll do extraordinary!

Akito: Okay then, boys! It's play time!

Hunter: My favorite time of the day!

Inflated Anthros: And ours too!

[And so, the inflated anthros all continued to entertain the children at the park, playing all kind of fun activities with them. The children bounced on them, walked them around on their leashes, rolled them around on the ground, climbed all over them, tickled them, etc. And once again, everybody was having a fun, enjoyable, and wonderful time]

Akito: Now this is something I could use to. But I can't go back on my word, I made a promise and I intend to keep it.

Fenrir: I understand, Akito. I'm sure you would love to keep them all as living balloons forever. But remember, there is a limit to how much they can stand living like this. And it would be selfish to break your promise to them. And that's why you have to enjoy the time you'll spend with them in their current condition while it lasts. Besides, they have lives to live.

Akito: You of all people should know that I would never do anything as selfish as break a promise, Master. After all, that is the first thing that you taught me when I became your student, to always be true to your word.

[Fenrir slaps himself on the head]

Fenrir: Why of course! Silly me!

Akito: (giggles) Oh Master...

[Akito smiled and giggled at Fenrir, and Fenrir blushed]

Fenrir: I know. Sometimes I can be silly myself.

Akito: That is true.

Fenrir: Heh.

Akito: But that's why I love you so much.

Fenrir: This is starting to make me feel like a dad again.

Akito: But you still are a dad, master. Not only to your children, but you're a dad to me as well. My bond with you means everything to me.

Fenrir: And it's the same for me with you.

Akito: Awe, master! You're so sweet!

[Akito and Fenrir share a warm passionate hug. Meanwhile, back with the inflated anthros and the children]

Connor: Alright Dad, ready for some more fun?

Exile: You bet-ski, son!

Connor: Alright!

[Connor and some of the children climb on the inflated Exile, and cuddle all over him, feeling his soft squishy body]

Kid #1: So soft.

Kid #2: He's like a big pillow.

Kid #4: I'd say he's like a balloon and a pillow!

Kid #5: Every part of him is soft and squishy! I bet he makes a great bed to sleep on!

Connor: Oh he does. My dad was so comfy, I had a good night's sleep thanks to him.

Exile: (giggles) Awe! You're so sweet!

Connor: But it's true dad!

Exile: Well, I'm not the only one who was a comfortable bed! All my comrades here make comfortable beds too!

Kid #2: I bet so!

[Exile, Connor, and the children look over to how the others were doing, and they all had similar results]

Kid #6: Wow! He's so soft! So squishy!

Kid #7: He's like a giant teddy bear!

Kid #8: You guys are so cuddly!

Vlad: (giggles) I love how you kids tickle!

Spot: (giggles) Hey! Watch it! That tickles! Cut that out!

Fluffy: (giggles) Please! I don't like being tickled! Stop that!

Jasper: (giggles) Take is easy! I tickle easily.

Chomper: (giggles) Me too! That tickles!

Rex: (giggles) Please! Have mercy!

Smokey: (giggles) Kids! Take it easy!

Akito: (giggles) Well they seem to be having fun.

Hunter: (giggles) Hey! Watch it! You're tickling! Hey!

Blitz: (giggles) It tickles!

[The children continue to crawl over, snuggle, and tickle the inflated anthros. Much to the enjoyment of Roger, who was capturing it on film]

Huntress: Filming another video?

Roger: Yup!

Huntress: Cool.

Colleen: But remember, luv, no posting it online.

Roger: You're worrying too much, Colleen! You know I'd never do such a thing! I just want to remember this day!

Drakon: We know, Roger.

Prowl: Well guys. Having a good time with the children?

Connor: We sure are!

Blitz: You took the words right out of our mouths!

Hunter: I think he was asking those of us who are inflated.

Spot: Yeah, this is a lot of fun!

Prowl: That's good to know! Just so you know, we still have plenty of time! So make the best of it!

Jasper: That's just what we plan to do, Prowl!

Hunter: Exactly! Right on!

Exile: Da! We always try to make the best of everything!

Vlad: That's what I like to hear, comrade.

Colleen: It's good to know you guys are all enthusiastic about this, boys. Now you continue entertaining the children.

Spot: It will be our pleasure.

Fluffy: Absolutely! Okay kids! Let's play!

Kids: Yay!

Blitz: Okay. So what do you kids want to do first?

Kid #2: Let's play trampolines!

Connor: I was thinking the same thing!

Akito: Well then, let's get to it!

Connor: Yeah! Ready Dad?

Exile: (smiling) Of course I am, son!

Connor: Good! Let's get started!

Exile: Climb on top of me!

[And so, once again, the children all climbed on top of the inflated anthro's bodies, and began jumping and bouncing on top of them, with the resultant WHOOMP and BOING sounds. All while the children laughed and cheered]

Vlad: (chuckles) Having fun kids?

Kids: Yes! You're an awesome trampoline!

Jasper: Good to know.

Kid #8: They're all awesome trampolines!

Kid #9: Yeah!

Hunter: Oof! Well, we're glad to hear it, kids!

Spot: As long as you're having fun. That's all that matters.

Fluffy: Yeah! What he said!

Akito: (giggles) Oh, you guys are the best.

Inflated Anthros: (chuckles) Thanks, Akito.

[And so the children continue having fun, bouncing on the inflated anthros' bloated bodies ever so happily and joyfully]

Connor: Another fun day, huh Dad?

Exile: (laughing) Da! It is fun-ski!

Vlad: (laughing) You said it, comrade!

Rex: I don't mind doing this all day!

Chmoper: Same here pal!

Kashi: This feels so good!

Akito: Glad you feel that way. I hate to have you guys uncomfortable.

Hunter: That's very nice of you, Akito. But since our bodies are so soft, it doesn't hurt at all.

Akito: Yeah good thing for that.

Blitz: Yah, and good thing for us too.

Fluffy: I'm just glad these kid's are having fun.

Spot: Me too. It's so heartwarming to see these kids happy.

Colleen: Well then, you guys are contributing to something good then!

Spot: Yeah, you're telling us!

Snuggles: So what should we do after this, Cherie?

Akito: Well we can have a race.

Fluffy: A race?

Akito: Yes, Fluffy. A race. But not just any race, it'll be a bouncing race.

Everybody: A bouncing race?

Spot: Okay... Sounds interesting... So, are you going to have us race around in a track like in a normal race? Or "bounce" in this case?

Akito: Pretty much.

Vlad: Sounds like fun!

Exile: I agree with Vlad! It does sound fun!

Jasper: Okay then, let's hop to it!

Smokey: Yeah, what he said!

Kids: Yay!

[Connor sees something]

Connor: I see race track over there!

Exile: Good boy, Connor! Come on, comrades! Let's get over there!

[They all head over to the race track]

Akito: Looks like no one's here, even better.

[Exile looks over with one paw over his head]

Exile: And no cars in sight-ski.

Hunter: Not only that, but there's enough room for all of us!

Connor: That's even better.

Fenrir: Okay, gentlemen! Take your positions in the track!

[The inflated anthros all took their places on the track, hitting the ground with a resultant BOING sound which made the children giggle]

Connor: Go Dad!

Akito: Okay boys, you all ready?

Everybody: We're ready!

[The inflated anthros all assume their positions, looking determined]

Akito: Alright, on your mark...get set...GO!

[The inflated anthros all got the signal, and at the sound of Akito's voice, they all bounced their way through the track in a very quick succession with the resultant BOING and WHOOMP sounds as they raced their way through. This made all the children laugh so hard, that some of them broke out into tears. And even Fenrir, Drakon, and Prowl giggled to this slightly]

Drakon: Most amusing. It's like watching a bean sac race.

Fenrir: Yeah, only their not in sacs.

Prowl: They're using their own bodies, which not only makes this amusing, but unique in its own way.

Fenrir: Indeed.

Drakon: You took the words right out of my mouth.

Fenrir: It's ashame though that you, Sheng, and Raptor didn't join them in this endeavor, Prowl.

Prowl: (chuckles) No thanks. I'm not sure I'd want to stay that way for very long. Besides, Sheng-Long and Raptor weren't too happy about being balloons either. But I guess it would be kind of funny to see them compete in this race.

Fenrir: I was just joking, Prowl.

Drakon: And so was Prowl, isn't that right?

Prowl: Indeed I was, Drakon.

Fenrir: Oh?

Akito: You've really come a long way, Prowl. I'm glad to see you've lightened up.

Prowl: Well, it was thanks to you and Tsunami that I was able to see the light. I owe it to you both.

Tsunami: I'm glad to have helped you, Prowl-San. Even though it took a long time for you to see the error of your ways, I'm proud for you that you chose a different path to walk. And your character has changed drastically since then.

Prowl: Well I have Akito and Fenrir for my growth.

Fenrir: But you still owe some of that to Tsunami, Prowl.

Prowl: You got a point there. I owe it to you, Akito, and Tsunami.

Tsunami: Soudes (That's right). I know I may not have contributed much to your growth and to your drastic change of heart. But at least I showed you the door. And it took a great deal of courage for you to walk through it.

Akito: And we're all very proud of you, Prowl. Tsunami did his job well in showing you the way.

Fenrir: Indeed he did. So in a way, he actually contributed a lot to your change of heart.

Tsunami: Hai. But Akito-Kun and Fenrir-Sama have further contributed to your mental transformation. And they have shown the way not only to you, but to the others as well.

Prowl: In the way I see it, I have you all to thank. I couldn't have done it without you.

[Akito walks over to Prowl, who crouches down, and hugs her. Meanwhile, back to the inflated anthros]

Exile: Your doing well comrades but I will be the one who claims victory!

Blitz: Oh no you don't! I'm going to reach the finish line!

Fluffy: Not if I get there first!

Spot: In your dreams!

Vlad: Bouncy bouncy bouncy! Boinky boinky boinky!

Hunter: (thinking) {Awe man! If only I was normal size, I could use my super speed to pass everybody else! But I can't run with this bloated body!}

Jasper: The only one winning will be me, later suckers!

Exile: Oh yeah?! I don't think so!

Hunter: Sorry guys but this race is mine!

Jasper: I highly doubt it! Your speed is rendered useless in your current size!

Hunter: Oh, right! Bummer!

Exile: But I still have the advantage!

[As everybody bounced along hurriedly to reach the finish line, Exile gained enough momentum to pass all the others. He bounced on his bottom, his chest, and his back, and flipped over Hunter and Jasper. The husky was then in the lead, with everybody else behind]

Blitz: Hey! No fair!

Spot: That's cheating!

[Exile bounced his way to the finish line. And as he made it through, the kids all cheered him on]

Connor: Alright Dad!

Akito: He did it!

Kids: Yay! Exile! Exile! Exile! Exile!

[As the kids cheered and applauded, Exile waved with both paws, and bowed as best as he could even with his inflated body]

Exile: Thank you! Thank you very much! You're all a wonderful audience!

Connor: I knew you could win Dad!

Exile: (smiling) And I knew I could, Connor! Your support always strengthens me!Come here!

[Exile picks up Connor, and cuddles him in his arms]

Connor: Your the best.

[Exile kisses Connor on the cheek]

Exile: Spasibo, Connor!

Colleen: That sure was some bouncing you did out there, Exile!

Akito: They all did a lot of bouncing! And it was pretty funny too!

Roger: Yep! Good thing I got it on film!

Fenrir: Another reminder?

Akito: It's okay, master! Roger won't dare post it online!

Fenrir: I know Akito. I was just curious.

Tsunami: Heh. Well don't worry. Roger-San knows better than to do such a thing.

Akito: Yeah, and Roger would never do anything to ruin his friends' life.

Blitz: And good thing for us too.

Kashi: You said it.

Vlad: Well I wouldn't worry about it, guys. Roger is a good boy. And we can trust him.

Colleen: Exactly. You guys have nothing to worry about.

Hunter: Well, congratulations, Exile. You beat us in the race.

Blitz: Yah, you sure did.

Exile: Thanks, comrades. But I'm sure if Hunter was his normal size, he would beat us all without cracking sweat.

Hunter: Heh. Yeah, too bad for me.

Spot: Hey, your still faster than all of us Hunter, so at it's not all that bad.

Hunter: Yeah, I guess your right.

Exile: You know if it wasn't for that last stunt I pulled I would have lost.

Jasper: I have to admit, that was pretty clever there Exile.

Blitz: Yah! That was pretty smart thinking, Exile!

Vlad: Exile is very smart!

Exile: (blushes) You guys are too kind!

Connor: But it's true, dad! That triple bouncing move you did really got you ahead of everybody!

Tsunami: Indeed. It is amazing. How do you manage to maneuver yourself in this condition?

Jasper: Yeah, tell us your secret.

Exile: Why it's simple! It's all in the mind (points to his head), and it's all about being able to adapt. Kind of like learning how to swim or to ride bicycle. If you can direct you float or bounce, then you are in control. It's like Jasper said, we're not completely helpless in this state. And as I learned from Tsunami, if you can adapt, you can do anything.

Jasper: I knew it. You adapted to it, and you did real fast.

Fluffy: Yeah! Much faster than we did!

Spot: That is just incredible!

Hunter: No kidding! That's amazing!

Fenrir: Indeed. You never cease to amaze me, Exile. You're full of surprises.

Exile: Well what can I say? It comes in handy.

Vlad: Indeed it did, comrade. You got my admiration.

Smokey: He's won the admiration of everybody here. Nobody can bounce as good as he can

Akito: (giggles) Actually, I think you're all good at bouncing!

Connor: Yeah, my dad was pretty amazing but so were the rest of you.

Roger: Yeah! You guys really crack us up!

Inflated Anthros: Awe!

Drakon: I must say, you guys have done a great job amusing everyone here.

Prowl: Indeed they have, Drakon. Without a doubt.

Fenrir: Yes. The children and their parents are quite entertained.

Hunter: That's good to know.

Roger: Yeah. But... What else can we do today? We still have a lot of time.

Fenrir: That's up to Akito. Any ideas?

Akito: Hmmm... Let me think about it...

Vlad: I bet it'll be fun.

Spot: So far everything we've done has been.

Jasper: The Dalmatian's right about that.

Spot: Hey! I have a name you know!

Fluffy: Chill out, Spot!

Vlad: Yeah, take it easy, comrade.

Jasper: Better listen to them.

Drakon: Settle down, you guys. Settle down.

Roger: So what's the next plan, Akito?

Akito: Hmm... how about they give us rides?

Connor: Like piggy back rides?

Akito: Something like that.

Blitz: Okay... Sounds interesting...

Hunter: So you mean like... You and the kids climb on our backs and have us float around like so?

Akito: That or bounce around, but if you guys are tired you can just float.

Vlad: Not me, I still have lots of energy!

Exile: I think we all still have plenty of energy left! I know I do!

Fluffy: What do you say, Spot?

Spot: Well... Works for me!

Jasper: Count me in!

Fenrir: Okay then! Let's get to it! Kids, find yourselves a ride, and climb on their backs.

Exile: Come on, Connor! Climb on my back!

Connor: Sure thing dad!

[He climbs up on the inflated Exile's back]

Akito: Hmm, who should I pick?

Vlad: Why don't you climb on my back, Akito?

[Vlad grins, showing his pearly whites to Akito]

Akito: Okay, thanks Vlad.

[She climbs onto the bloated polar bear's back]

Vlad: I love you, Akito!

Akito: Right back at ya, Vlad.

[Akito pets Vlad on his head]

Vlad: Awe...

Connor: Wow, dad. Your vest is still in perfect shape.

Exile: Guess it's because of the material that was used to make it.

Connor: I'll say! That's one powerful vest! And your speedo is still in good shape too!

Exile: (chuckles) Well hold onto me tight, son!

Connor: Okay, dad!

Akito: Everybody else got a partner?

Fluffy: Yep! I've got one!

Spot: Me too! I'm all set!

Snuggles: Oui! Et moi!

Jasper: Same here!

Hunter: Me too!

Blitz: Me three!

Other mutants: We're all ready!

Akito: Alright, let's begin!

Exile: You heard her, comrades!

[And so the inflated anthros all begin to bounce around the place with their friends and the children clinging ever so tightly to their backs. All with the resultant BOING and WHOOMP sounds that their bodies make]

Connor: (giggles) This is so much fun!

[Exile looks back at his son with a smile]

Exile: That's good to know, son! I'm having fun too!

Connor: That's great! It's always good to have fun especially with family, right Dad?

Exile: Right! You bet-ski!

Akito: You got that right boys!

Vlad: How you doing on my back, Akito? Comfortable?

Akito: I'm doing great, Vlad! Your back very nice and soft.

Vlad: (chuckles) Awe! thank you! And please, keep rubbing my back! That feels good!

Akito: Okay.

[She continues rubbing the polar bear's bloated back]

Vlad: (inhales) Agggghhhh... Oh that's so good...

Akito: Feels great, huh?

Vlad: Yes... Yes... Aaaggghhh... I love how you massage my back. You should massage my belly too.

Akito: Okay, I'll do that after I'm done with your back.

Vlad: Okay. In the meantime, hold on tight! I will bounce for you! Bouncy bouncy bouncy! Boinky boinky boinky! Up and down! Up and down!

[Akito held on as Vlad was bouncing]

Akito: Yee-haw!

Meanwhile, with the others.

Jasper: I'm having a delightful time over here!

Fluffy: Good to know, Jasper! So am I! What about the rest of you guys?

Spot: I'm having loads of fun!

Blitz: Me too!

Hunter: And the children seem to be having a blast too! Right, kids?

Kids: Yeah!

Spot: What about you, Snuggles?

Snuggles: I'm having a great time as well, mes amis.

Fenrir: That's good! And so are we we as we ride on your backs.

Jasper: Glad you all are enjoying the ride!

Drakon: We most certainly are!

Prowl: You said it Drakon.

[And so the inflated anthros continued their bouncing routine to entertain not only themselves, but also the childen and their friends who were on their backs]

Roger: WOOHOO! Keep it up, Blitz! You're so much fun to ride on!

Blitz: Thanks Roger! I'm glad your having a blast!

Roger: Hah hah hah! Yes! I am!

Blitz: Good.

Connor: I bet my dad can bounce higher than you guys!

Akito: Is that a challenge?

Connor: You bet it is.

Exile: You think I can, Connor?

Connor: I know you can Dad, because your amazing.

Exile: (smiling) Well, I'll see what I can do!

Connor: You can do it Dad, I believe in you.

Vlad: Okay, boys. Is everybody up for it?

Jasper: I am!

Spot: Me too!

Akito: Okay boys! On your mark!

[They get ready]

Fenrir: Get set...GO!

[The inflated anthros all started bouncing as high as they could. Each one of them trying to out do the other]

Jasper: This game is going to be mine.

[Jasper bounces higher than anyone]

Spot: Whoa! That's way high! I'm not sure I can top that!

Exile: Oh boy. I don't know if I can beat that one, son.

Connor: Of course you can! Anything is possible if you put your mind to it! You always told me that!

Exile: Your right, I did say that. Okay, I'll give it my best shot.

[Exile cleans his paws, stretches as best as he can, tugs his vest, and adjusts his belt]

Connor: Take your time, Dad. You got this.

Exile: Okay! I'm ready, son!

Connor: Alright Dad, bounce!

Exile: Here we go-ski!

[Exile bounces on his behind three times to gain enough momentum. BOING! BOING! WHOOMP! The inflated husky soars high into the air. Surprisingly a little above Jasper's level]

Jasper: Not bad. But let's see you beat this?

[Jasper bounces higher than he did before and goes above Exile's level]

Connor: We got ourselves some competition, dad!

Exile: Literally.

Jasper: Okay Exile, let's see what you got.

Exile: I'll do my best!

Jasper: Your determined, I like that.

Connor: Ready dad?

Blitz: Go for it, Exile! I have faith in you!

Hunter: We all do!

Exile: Okay here I go-ski!

[Exile once again readjusts his belt. And then he bounces six times to gain enough momentum. BOING! BOING! BOING! WHOOMP! WHOOMP! WHOOMP! Exile soars high into the air once again, and comes close to Jasper's level]

Connor: Aw, so close!

Fenrir: Looks like Jasper's the winner of this contest.

[Jasper waddles over to Exile]

Jasper: You came close, not bad Exile.

[He and the husky shook hands]

Exile: (sigh) Da. You beat me this time, comrade. Oh well. Like old saying goes; you win some, you lose some.

Jasper: Yep. And as long as we had fun, it doesn't matter who wins or loses, right?

Exile: Pravda (True). Besides, I've won a lot. And no one can win all the time. Besides, as you said, we're all having good time. So it doesn't matter. I congratulate you though for outdoing me.

Jasper: Why thank you!

Blitz: Besides, you beat us all at racing!

Spot: Yeah, that's true. Exile did.

Fluffy: And we admire you for being able to adapt to your... Balloon state faster than we did...

Snuggles: Oui! You outdid us on that!

Connor: Well... Either way, I still love my dad. He's the best I could ever ask for. And I could never stop loving him.

[Connor hugs Exile's bloated belly warmly and lovingly]

Exile: Aw, I love you too, Connor.

[Exile hugs Connor, and they nuzzle their noses together]

Fenrir: So, what else is there to do?

Akito: Well, I hear that there's a parade happening tomorrow in the afternoon.

Jasper: That sounds fun.

Hunter: Hmmm... Are you guys thinking what I'm thinking?

Blitz: Ummm... No. Not really.

Exile: Wait! I know! We could be balloons for parade!

Spot: Us?! As the parade balloons?

!Chomper: Sure! Why not?

Kashi: Let's do it!

Smokey: I wouldn't miss this for the world!

Spot: Gosh... I don't know...

Jasper: Come on Spot. It'll be great.

Fluffy: Well... I guess it couldn't hurt.

Hunter: I say we do it!

Exile: Da! I'm with Hunter!

Spot: Eh, why not? Count me in.

Vlad: I'm glad you feel that way, Spot! This will be big experience for us all!

Spot: I don't know if I should take that figuratively or literally.

Fluffy: Look at it this way pal, the sooner we get this over with, the better. It may not be too pleasant, but it will be over before you know it.

Spot: Yeah, your right.

[Suddenly Vlad got an idea]

Vlad: Hey Akito, I just got an idea. Wanna hear it?

Akito: Uh, okay sure. But let's go somewhere private.

Vlad: Okay! Let's go!

[They go outside the stadium]

Akito: Okay, what did you have on your mind, Vlad?

Vlad: I was just thinking; if we're going to attend as the parade balloons for tomorrow, why don't you give us a bigger dose of the inflation formula to make us bigger and larger?

Akito: I don't know Vlad. The guys might not agree with your idea.

Vlad: I see. Oh well. No big deal. I'll leave it to you to decide.

Akito: Why don't we talk about it with the others first and then see where it goes from there?

Vlad: Okay! Sounds good to me!

[They head back]

Akito: Uh guys, can we ask you something?

Everybody: Yes, Akito?

Akito: Vlad, why don't you tell them?

Vlad: (clears voice) Well, I was just thinking that if we're going to be in the parade, we should be given another dose of the inflation formula to make us bigger and larger.

Jasper: It's called the Expando 5000!

Spot: Who cares what it's called?! I do not want to get bigger than I already am and stay that way until the last day of the two weeks!

Exile: I don't see anything wrong with it as long as it's temporary. It will be temporary won't it Jasper?

Jasper: Of course! Lot of the other samples I made only last up to about a day and no more.

Hunter: I see... So, what's the verdict, guys? Should we do this or what?

Exile: I say we go for it.

Smokey: Me too.

Chomper & Rex: Same here.

Kashi: I don't mind.

Jasper: Neither do I.

Akito: There's only five left.

Exile: Five left? Of what?

Connor: I think she means that there's five votes left on the choice, Dad.

Exile: Oh right. Wait, what about Vlad? Doesn't he have a choice?

Akito: Of course he does! But we all know what is his vote is going to be, even if he chooses otherwise whichever has the most votes, that'll be the choice we go with. So Hunter, Blitz, Spot, Fluffy, Snuggles, what'll it be?

Hunter: Well... Okay!

Blitz: I'm a bit nervous. But I'll go through with it.

Fenrir: Well, what about the rest of you?

Spot: (sigh) Okay, okay...

Fluffy: We'll do it.

Snuggles: Let's just get zees over with.

Akito: I would. But the parade is not until tomorrow. So you guys won't get another dose of this formula until then. Besides, we need to be able to fit you inside the mansion.

Drakon: She's got a point there.

Prowl: Yes. If you guys are too big, we might have some trouble fitting you through the door.

Fenrir: So as Akito said, we'll do it tomorrow.

Akito: Agreed, guys! Let's go home now. You guys must be exhausted.

Spot: Yeah I could use a little rest.

Fluffy: I think we all could. I'm so tired. (yawns)

Akito: Let's head back.

Fenrir: Yes. But first, let's all say good bye to the children for now.

Vlad: Bye kids! See you next time!

Hunter: Later, kids! It's been fun!

Exile: Do svidaniya, kids!

Blitz: Auf Wiedersehen!

Snuggles: Au revoir!

Fluffy and Spot: Bye!

Jasper: Take care!

Other mutants: See you, kids!

Kids: Goodbye, animal balloons!

Connor: Bye everyone, see ya around!

[And so, everybody (both inflated and non inflated) traveled back to the mansion]

Akito: I can't believe how late it already is.

Exile: Time sure flies when you're having fun, eh, Akito?

Akito: It sure does, Exile.

Exile: I will never forget this day.

Connor: None of us will, Dad.

Fluffy: You said it, kiddo. But we'd better get some rest. Our days as living balloons isn't over yet.

[Fluffy stretches his arms as best as he can]

Akito: Well good night everyone.

Spot: Yeah. So I guess we all have the same sleeping partners from before?

Akito: We could switch it up if you want.

Jasper: Actually no. We're okay with what we have. We'll be glad to serve as their beds for a second night.

Vlad: Me too! I love having you and Fenrir sleeping on my belly!

Akito: Okay then.

[And so, the inflated anthros all rest on their backs as the non inflated characters all climbed on top of them, and made themselves comfortable against their soft, warm, and squishy bodies]

Connor: Still comfy as you were yesterday, Dad.

Exile: (chuckling) I know I am, son. Now you get comfy on my bloated belly. And we make preparations for tomorrow.

[Exile takes the left side of his jacket, and covers his son Connor with it to use as a blanket. Then he pets his son on the head]

Connor: Thank you, Dad.

[Exile: You're welcome son. Now, get some sleep]

[Exile kisses Connor]

Connor: Okay, dad. Good night.

Hunter: It's so touching to see Exile with his son like that. Right, Colleen?

Colleen: It sure is, Hunty.

Hunter: So, anything you want to talk about?

Colleen: I'm afraid not, Hunter. There's no time for that now. Just close your eyes and go to sleep. We're in for a long day tomorrow.

[Colleen makes herself comfortable on Hunter's inflated body. Huntress walked up to Blitz and Roger]

Huntress: Hey, mind if I join you guys?

Roger: Not at all!

Blitz: You're welcome anytime!

Huntress: Thank you.

[She climbs up on Blitz's belly and gets cozy]

Roger: So, Huntress. You excited about the parade tomorrow?

Huntress: Yeah, but not like Vlad is.

Blitz: Oh, Vlad is crazy about this.

Roger: Yeah, he's the only one who is really liking this whole balloon thing.

Blitz: Exile's enjoying this too. But... I hope he's not obsessed about it...

Huntress: I doubt he is. He seems to be taking it rather well. But I doubt he'd want to stay that way forever.

Blitz: And neither do I...

Huntress: Well that's no surprise there.

Roger: Well, I wouldn't worry about it, Blitz. Because look at it this way; these two weeks will be over before you know it.

Blitz: Yah. I hope so.

Huntress: It will. Time flies by when your doing something.

Blitz: Well, I don't know about you guys. But everybody is fast a sleep. And I think we'd better do the same. We're in for a long day tomorrow. (yawns)

Roger: Yeah, goodnight.

Blitz: Good night Roger. Good night Huntress. I'm sorry I don't have a vest on like Exile to use as a blanket. But...

Huntress: Oh don't worry, Blitz. We're VERY comfortable on your bloated body. Now, close your eyes and go to sleep.

[Huntress kisses Blitz]

Huntress: Sleep well.

[They all fall asleep. The next morning, it was time to start yet another day. Akito is the first to wake up. She sees that everybody around her is still snoring like so. And some of them are even having pleasant dreams]

Akito: (whispers) Better make sure I'm quiet.

Fluffy: (in his sleep) There's no place like home... There's no place like home...

Spot: (in his sleep) Take me out to the ball game... Take me out to the ball game...

Snuggles: (in his sleep) Qui a coupé le fromage? (Who cut the cheese?)

Akito: (giggles) They are so funny.

[Suddenly, Fenrir wakes up]

Fenrir: (yawns) Is it morning already?

[Fenrir looks all around him and notices everybody sleeping. Then he notices that Akito is not with him sleeping on the inflated Vlad]

Akito's Voice: Over here.

Fenrir: Akito? What are you doing up so early?

Akito: I was going to get everything ready for the parade.

Fenrir: Oh... Mind if I help you out?

Akito: Okay. Let's hurry they could wake up any minute.

[Fenrir jumps off of the inflated Vlad, who was still asleep, and lands next to Akito]

Fenrir: Okay then. Let's get to it.

Akito: Right.

Fenrir and Akito race to get all the equipment they need for the parade]

Fenrir: Alright... So what will we need?

Akito: Well we'll need some really strong rope and that special dose that Jasper talked about.

Akito: All we need is that special dose that Jasper talked about.

Fenrir: I think I know where to find it.

Akito: Good.

Fenrir: But just to be safe, we'll need some metal cables to secure them. You go down to the basement, and find some steel cables. I'll go down to Jasper's laboratory, and I will find the temporary version of the Expando 5000 formula.

Akito: Got it.

[And so, the tall werewolf heads down to Jasper's lab, and finds all kinds of books, microscopes, and empty flasks on the tables]

Fenrir: Seems Jasper hasn't had enough time to clean up before the party. [The werewolf searches the lab for the Expando 5000 formula. He searched everywhere. Until finally, he came across a special room, where he found bottles of the same glowing green formula. Fenrir took one of the bottles, and reads the label on it] Expando 5000... But is this the temporary formula or the permanent one?

[Fenrir checks the lavel on the back, and it reads "Warning: This formula is permanent."]

Fenrir: Can't have that.

[Fenrir carefully places the flask back where he found it. And continued his search. Searching through another rack, he finds more of the formula in bottles. And as he checks the label in the back, it reads "Affects will last only for 2 to 3 hours. But will last longer depending on how much is consumed". With a smile on his face, Fenrir said out loud]

Fenrir: Okay. This should be enough.

[Fenrir and Akito met back up]

Akito: I got the metal cables.

Fenrir: Okay, excellent. How many of them are there?

Akito: Enough for everyone.

Fenrir: Good job, Akito. Now, let's get started.

Akito: Right.

[Meanwhile, back with the others. Hunter, Blitz, Exile, and all the other inflated anthros wake up]

Hunter: (yawns) Wow. I sure had a pleasant dream last night.

Exile: Really? What were you dreaming about?

Hunter: That I was a giant parade balloon.

Exile: (giggles) Well, that dream will soon be a reality, Hunter!

Vlad: Hey! Where's Fenrir and Akito?

Akito's voice: Right here.

[Akito and Fenrir came into the room]

Vlad: Oh, there you are! I was starting to worry!

[Vlad feels his chest]

Akito: Sorry Vlad but we didn't want to disturb your nap.

Vlad: You weren't disturbing me! I thought you were comfortable on me!

Akito: I was but we got to get you guys to the parade.

[Fluffy and Spot weren't too excited of what they were hearing]

Fluffy: Oh boy...

Spot: I feel the same way, Fluffy...

Jasper: Come on guys, it's only temporary.

Fluffy: But its bad enough that we're all bloated and full of air!

Spot: I'm surprised that you guys are taking this lightly! Aren't you embarrassed at all?

Hunter: A little but it won't be for long so it's no big deal. Figuratively speaking.

Exile: That's right-ski! Besides, you don't hear us complaining, do you?

Blitz: He's right. I'm doing my best not to complain. And I suggest you guys should do the same.

Vlad: Yeah, and it could be a lot of fun!

Fenrir: Besides, there are worse things.

Fluffy: Gee, I wonder where I heard that before.

Akito: Please guys. Just bare with it for a little while. I know it's embarrassing for you, but I promise this will be over soon.

Raptor: Yeah, so for once stop complaining.

[Fluffy crosses his arms, and so does Spot]

Fluffy: (sigh) Fine.

Spot: Let's just get it over with. The sooner the better.

Akito: Alright let's get you guys outside.

Hunter: Okay then. Let's get to it.

[Akito uses her magic to move all the inflated anthros outside to the backyard]

Akito: Okay here we go.

[Akito used her magic and made the special dose of the formula into a mist and covered the inflated-anthros. Little did anyone know that a small breeze came by and some of the mist covered Prowl, Sheng, and Raptor. Within seconds, the inflated anthros grew even bigger in size with the resultant hissing and stretching sounds. Next thing they knew, they were all the size of giant air blimps]

Blitz: Whoa! I... I've never felt this big before in my life!

Exile: (analyzes himself) Now we're the size of hot air balloons!

Spot: Oh man! They'll be laughing at us for sure!

Jasper: They haven't laughed at you to be mean you know.

Fluffy: But they still laughed! And that's bad enough!

Prowl: You're not the only ones who've increased in size...

[Everyone looked and saw that Prowl, Sheng, and Raptor got blown up to but weren't as big as the others]

Fenrir: You guys too?

Prowl: Yes, Fenrir... Apparently, some of the inflation formula covered us as well...Sheng-Long: Not this again!

Raptor: I can't believe this!

Spot: And you told us to stop complaining.

Raptor: Shut up!

Akito: Oh no! I'm so sorry guys!

Prowl: It's okay, and besides it's temporary.

Vlad: Well, it's nice of you guys to join us! We could use more balloons!

Drakon: Well come on, we don't want to be late.

Fenrir: Point taken, Drakon. So then, gentlemen, shall we?

Everyone: Right!

[Akito casts a spell and has the metal cables around the inflated anthros]

Akito: That should do it.

Blitz: Are these cables really necessary?

Spot: I was thinking the same thing.

Fenrir: Better to be safe than sorry boys.

Snuggles: But its only air we're filled up with... Not helium...

Hunter: Yes. Correct me if I'm wrong. But I hear that helium is lighter than air.

Akito: I know, but still. Better to make sure you guys are secure just incase there's a powerful wind.

Exile: Well, the weather is nice. So we should be okay.

Fenrir: Well then, I think everything's ready.

Drakon: Agreed.

Fenrir: Let's go everybody. We have a parade to attend!

Akito: Yeah, let's go!

[They head to the parade. Meanwhile, at a meeting somewhere in the city, the manager as the employees were having trouble]

Manager: What?! What do you mean the balloons are not ready? We only have 10 more minutes until the parade starts!

Assistant: I'm sorry sir but things are taking a lot more time than we thought.

Assistant 2: Yeah! And not only that, but the price for the balloons is pretty expensive!

Manager: Damn prices, always going up.

Assistant: What are we going to do now?

Manager: I don't know! We're screwed now! And the parade is about to begin!

[The manager groans and tears out his hair in frustration]

Assistant 2: This is bad.

[Suddenly, the men hear Fenrir's voice]

Fenrir's Voice: It may not be as bad as you think.

Assistant: What? Who said that?

Fenrir's Voice: I did. And I believe we can help you with your current problem.

Manager: How can you help?

[Fenrir shows himself]

Assistant: A werewolf?

Fenrir: Yes. And here's the answer to your problem.

[Fenrir snaps his fingers, and the inflated anthros all float into view]

Manager: What in the world?!

Assistant: Wh...Wh...Wha... What in the freaking hell?!

Akito: Surprised?

Manager: What in God's name are those things?!

Fenrir: Ahem. Prowl?

Prowl: We're the parade balloons!

Manager: But how is this possible?

Drakon: Do you want answers or parade balloons?

Assistant: Well... I... Um...

Manager: Well... Ugh... Well, they do look a little better than the usual balloons we get everyday.

Chomper: A little better? We're way better! We'll fit the bill!

Rex: You can count on us!

Vlad: Exactly!

Sheng-Long: (thinking) {Please let this be over soon...}

[The manager thought to himself for a moment]

Manager: Well... Okay. You guys will do.

Akito: Alright!

Fenrir: Okay, everybody help me lock the cables to the vehicles. Quickly.

Colleen: Lucky for you guys these cables have fasteners.

Tsunami: Talk a little less, and work more. Time is wasting.

Roger: Right.

Huntress: Let's do this!

[And so, Fenrir, Akito, Drakon, Tsunami, Roger, Colleen, Connor, and the assistants all attached the inflated anthros to the parade carts that they will be floating over. Once they were finished attaching their cables, they breathed a sigh of relief]

Roger: Whew. Well, that should about do it.

Connor gives a little tug to Exile's cables to make sure they're secured.

Connor: You okay up there, dad?

Exile gives a wink and a thumbs up sign.

Exile: You betski!

Fenrir: Okay. Is everybody else ready for this big event?

Jasper: Ready as I'll ever be.

Prowl: Me too. What about you guys?

Vlad: You know I'm ready!

Akito: Good to know, Vlad!

Fenrir: We admire your enthusiasm! But time is short!

Akito: He's right.

[Fenrir turns to everybody]

Fenrir: Okay everybody! Choose your vehicles!

Akito: I choose the small one, I like going fast.

Roger: I choose the sports car!

Connor: I choose the blue car!

Huntress: The purple Chevy is mine!

Tsunami: I'll take the corvette.

Drakon: I'm going with the mustang.

Fenrir: Okay then. I guess that leaves me with the porsche.

Akito: Alright let's get going!

[The crowd awaits outside the building for the parade to start]

Bystander: What's taking so long?!

Bystander #2: That's it! I'm leaving!

[uddenly, the door to the building opens, and out comes the drivers in their cars along with the inflated anthros attached to them. On Fenrir's car, we see the inflated Exile and Blitz floating above]

Bystander #3: Finally!

Bystander #4: Shut up will you? At least it started!

Fenrir: Besides, better late then never! Right, guys?

Spot: I wouldn't mind never.

Fluffy: Me too.

Prowl: Pipe down you two!

Exile: Oh this is going to be fun-ski!

Blitz: Yah... It sure gives me a whole new perspective on things...

Exile: Comrade? You're not bothered by this, are you?

Blitz: Why wouldn't I be? We're twice as large as we were previously, and we're floating over cars in front of all these people...

Exile: Don't let it bother you, Blitz! Just bare with it! It will be over soon! Just try to have fun, okay?

Blitz: I'll try to...

[Meanwhile, with Prowl and Sheng-Long]

Sheng-Long: Well, this is embarrassing. Even more so than the birthday party.

Prowl: Don't worry, Sheng. It will be over soon.

Sheng-Long: It's bad enough that we had to humiliate ourselves for Akito's birthday. Why did this had to happen to us a second time?!

[Prowl shrugs]

Prowl: I guess it was by chance. Unfortunately there's not a whole lot we can do about that except make do. Besides, they need as many balloons as they could afford. And we have to fit the bill.

[Sheng rolls his eyes]

Sheng-Long: Great...

Prowl: It can be worse you know.

Sheng-Long: You know Prowl, I noticed that you seem to be the least bit bothered by this. Why is that?

Prowl: I've learned to not let the simple things bother me.

Sheng-Long: Simple things? You call this simple?

Prowl: Well no, not really. But I hardly find this very serious.

Sheng-Long: Not even if they laugh and point?

Prowl: Ain't that the point? To have them laugh and enjoy themselves?

Sheng-Long: But it's mortifying!

Prowl: You know dwelling on it, only makes it worse.

Sheng-Long: (sigh) Alright, Prowl. You made your point. I just hope this will be the last time we have to go through this.

Prowl: Hopefully it will be.

Sheng-Long: (thinking) {Why do I get the strangest feeling he wouldn't mind being blown up like this again?}

[Meanwhile, with Fluffy, Spot, and Snuggles]

Fluffy: Oh God... This is so humiliating!

Spot: I feel the same way... I can't believe we're doing this! Just to satisfy Akito and Vlad's desires!

Exile: You know the more you complain about this the worse you make it for yourself.

Blitz: That's right! So quit whining!

Fluffy: Oh yeah! Sure! We've heard that before!

Spot: And also, I'm surprised that Prowl, Sheng, and Raptor got blown up again. Must have been an accident.

Fluffy: Who knows? I guess they chose a bad place to stand. And yet they don't seem bothered by it.

Exile: Why should they be? They have one thing you guys don't. And that's dignity.

Fluffy: Yeah... I guess...

Spot: Hey, Fluffy.

Fluffy: Yeah?

Spot: You want to know what bothers me the most?

Fluffy: What is it?

Spot: We're all doing this, but Fenrir and Drakon get off so easy.

Fluffy: Yeah... That sucks...

Snuggles: Just let it go boys.

Exile: You see? Even Snuggles has the right idea!

Jasper: At least one of the cano trio does.

Fluffy: Look, get off our backs, okay? It's bad enough that we have to do this!

Spot: Yeah! Nobody asked you guys anything!

[Exile, Blitz, and Jasper shrug]

Exile: Okay. But just so you know, everybody else is having a good time. And you're the only ones complaining.

Prowl: Besides, we all have endured much worse than this. Yes, I could be complaining about this too. And yes, I could be upset that Fenrir and Drakon don't share our situation. But I chose not to be. You know why? Because it's not as bad as you think it is.

Raptor: He does raise a good point.

Sheng-Long: I can't believe I'm saying this. But... I agree with Prowl...

Jasper: Whoa. Never thought I hear that come from you Sheng.

Sheng-Long: Well... I never complained nearly as much as Fluffy and Spot have. And well... Even though I dislike my situation, I do agree with Prowl that much worse can happen...

Raptor: Yeah, much worse.

Prowl: Well, I'm glad to know you guys are lightening up. In fact, I think we all are.

Exile: And that's a good thing too!

Hunter: You said it Exile.

Vlad: I'm glad to hear that, my friends!

Blitz: We know you are.

Sheng-Long: (rolls eyes) Yeah... No doubt...

Prowl: (smiles) Let's all try to make the best of it, guys.

Jasper: I'm with Prowl on that.

Chomper: Me too. I'm enjoying this.

Rex: Me too!

Kashi: As am I.

[The inflated anthros all float over the vehicles they're attached to as they go by. All while cheerful upbeat music plays in the background and the people there all laugh and cheer]

Akito: Looks like their enjoying the show.

Fenrir: (smiles) Indeed. Everybody wave at the crowd!

They do so.

Fenrir: Hello!

Drakon: Hello!

Connor and Akito: HI!

Roger: Yo!

Tsunami: Konnichiwa!

Colleen: Hello!

Huntress: Hi!

Exile: Hello!

Hunter: Yo!

Blitz: Hey!

Prowl: Hello!

Sheng-Long: Hi...

Vlad: Salutations!

Jasper: Greetings!

Fluffy: (reluctant) Hello...

Spot: (reluctant) Hey...

Snuggles: Bonjour.

Raptor: Hey!

Chomper: Hi!

Rex: Greetings.

Kashi :What's up?

Smokey: Hello!

Manager: Wow, look at this! The parade is a huge success and it's all thanks to them!

Assistant: Yes! Those guys are the best parade balloons ever!

Manager: We should show our gratitude for them after this is over.

Assistant: Sure. But how?

Manager: We'll figure out something.

[Meanwhile, the crowd cheered and applauded]

Akito: You hear that guys?! They love you!

Vlad: (smiling) I knew they would! We give them laughs and happiness!

Jasper: At least their enjoying themselves.

Kashi: And that's a good thing, right?

Exile: Of course it's a good thing!

Hunter: That's right, guys! That's the spirit!

Jasper: You sure got a lot of enthusiasm, Hunter.

Hunter: True. But hey, I'm not the only one. Exile feels the same way.

Exile: Right-ski! Besides, it's best to look at this from good perspective and not bad.

Vlad: I'm glad you see it that way, comrade Exile!

Exile: Why of course, Vlad!

Connor: It's cool that you and Vlad have the same positive view on things, Dad.

Exile: What can I say? It's good to have a positive attitude.

Connor: I agree but it's strange to see you and Vlad having so much in common.

Exile: Hmmm... I guess you're right.

Vlad: Perhaps because we're friends now, and now we see we not so different?

Drakon: That's was I was thinking. Ever since you guys became buddies, we all been seeing more similarities than differences between you two.

Exile: The same can be said for you and Prowl. You guys are so much a like.

Prowl: He's right Drakon. We have so much in common as well.

Drakon: Yeah I have noticed that.

Fenrir: I noticed the similarities right from the beginning.

Akito: Me too. They were as obvious the spots on a cheetah.

Spot: Or spots on a Dalmatian.

Sheng: Or the stripes on a tiger.

Roger: That counts too!

Raptor: Well of course it does.

Fenrir: Well guys, we've still got three more hours to go before the parade is over.

Hunter: Thanks for letting us know.

[And so the parade continued on, all while the massive crowd cheered and applauded the gigantic inflated anthros as they float by, smiling and waving at the crowd. All while happy cheerful music plays in the background]

Akito: I like this music.

Connor: So do I! It fits well with this event!

Fenrir: My sediments exactly.

Jasper: Eh, it's okay.

Vlad: I think it's wonderful music!

Exile: So do I, comrade.

Vlad and Exile both giggle.

Blitz: Hey, Hunter. You enjoying this so far?

Hunter: I sure am Blitz. How about you?

Blitz: Well... Yeah... Pretty much.

Hunter: Don't sweat it, Blitz. I think this is the best parade we've ever attended!

Blitz: (thinking) {His and Exile's enthusiasm worries me...}

Fenrir: Hey, Prowl, Sheng, Raptor. You guys doing okay up there?

Prowl: I'm doing fine, Fenrir thanks for asking.

Sheng-Long: I'm neutral about this.

Raptor: So am I. But hey, it'll be over soon.

Akito: Good to know!

Connor: Well, I sure am having a great time!

Colleen: We can see that.

Roger: He's not the only one! I am too! You guys are the best parade balloons ever!

Vlad: Thank you, comrade. I'm glad to hear you say that.

[The other inflated anthros blush]

Spot: At least you think we're great.

Roger: It's not just me, Spot! Everybody does!

Connor: I agree!

Akito: You guys are awesome!

Huntress: Yes! All of you!

Spot: Really? You all think the same way?

Fenrir: Of course!

Spot: (blushing) Gosh... I... I don't know what to say...

Fluffy: (blushing) Me neither...

Snuggles: (blushing) Same here.

Drakon: You should say "thank you".

Spot: Oh right.

Trio: Thanks!

Akito, Connor, Roger, Colleen, Huntress: You're welcome!

Prowl: Feel better now, guys?

[The trio look at each other, and then to Prowl]

Trio: (blushing) Yes... Sir...

Prowl: Good.

[he parade continued on. But soon, after long hours of this, it was finally over. And the inflation formula wore off. Prowl, Sheng-Long, and Raptor shrunk back to their normal size. And so did the others. However, they did not shrink back to normal, but rather, to the inflated states that they were previously. Much to the dismay of Fluffy, Spot, and Blitz]

Sheng-Long: Well, I'm glad that's over.

Raptor: Couldn't have said it better, myself.

Blitz: Yah. Lucky for you guys. We're still inflated...

Prowl: Sorry guys. It's the luck of the draw.

Vlad: Oh well. It was nice of you to join us. We should do this again next time!

Jasper: Uh, let's not get ahead of ourselves Vlad!

Spot: That's not fair...

Fluffy: You guys are so lucky...

Raptor: Hey we didn't agree to the two weeks thing as you guys did.

Sheng-Long: Besides, we have better things to do than to spend two weeks as giant animal balloons along with you guys. Regardless, we wish the best for you.

Jasper: (sarcastically) Gee how considerate of you.

Prowl: Don't misunderstand us guys. We are sincere when we say we wish you the best. At least I am anyway. Besides, I've had enough fun for one day.

Drakon: And you have my support too.

Fenrir: And mine. Just you wait and see.

Trio: Whatever.

[Akito pats the inflated Spot on his belly]

Akito: Come on guys! We've been having a good time so far, weren't we?

Spot: Yeah of course we have, Akito! You know we would do anything to make you happy!

Fluffy: Yeah but... It's just that...

Akito: Yes, Fluffy?

Fluffy: These two weeks seem to be passing very slowly...

Akito: Well maybe it's because your thinking too much about it.

Fenrir: That's right. You guys are too uptight.

Prowl: Yes. You need to lighten up.

Drakon: I agree, loosen up a bit guys.

Connor: Besides, these two weeks will be over before you know it.

Exile: Better listen to them, comrades.

Hunter: They have a point.

Fenrir: So... What's our reward?

Manager: It's a surprise! Will you all please come with me?

Akito: Alright.

[The manager leads everybody to the sight where the surprise awaited them. The inflated anthros all sat down on their bottoms next to their un-inflated friends as the manager was standing in front of a giant unknown object covered in sheets]

Drakon: Whatever that thing is. It's huge.

Fenrir: Indeed it is. What is it?

Roger: Yeah! Tell us what it is!

Manager: (enthusiastic) You'll see!

[He takes off the sheets and reveals it to be a jet plane similar to the Blackbird from X-Men]

Akito: Whoa...

Everybody: WHOA!

Connor: So cool.

Hunter: You took the words right out of my mouth, Connor! That's just awesome!

Jasper: Indeed! That thing is amazing!

Blitz: Yah!

Exile: Wow-ski!

Vlad: This is incredible!

Fenrir: I'm not sure what to say, sir...

Manager: Oh it's no problem, Mr. Fenrir! Consider this a gift from me to you!

Fenrir: I can see that... So... How much do we owe for this?

Manager: You don't owe me anything! I'm giving this to you for free!

Akito and Connor: For real?!

Manager: Absolutely! And there's no need to thank me! This is the least I can do for you in return!

Fenrir: That's very generous of you.

Manager: Think nothing of it, my friend!

[The manager shakes Fenrir's clawed hand. The group has the plane transported to Akito's mansion, where it remained hidden under a secret storage area until needed for use. As for the group, they all headed back to the mansion to rest for the night. Once again, everybody chose their favorite animal balloons to sleep on like warm comfortable beds. And for the most part, they didn't mind being used as beds to sleep on. Especially Exile, who was more than happy to have his son Connor sleep on his inflated body, and using his jacket as a blanket to keep warm. For Exile, this was the best experience ever. And as for Vlad, he was more than happy as a giant living balloon. And he was more than happy to be a bed for Akito and Fenrir to sleep on. As for Fluffy and Spot, it took them some time to lighten up and adjust to their situation. But as time went on, they complained less, and enjoyed themselves along with everybody else. For the remainder of the two weeks they spent as animal balloons, they all had so much fun and enjoyment as they engaged in all sorts of activities. They walked them on leashes as they float beside them, they took them to amusement parks for the kids to play with and have fun, they took them to school so that more kids could play with them during recess, and they even performed for audiences with their bouncing, dancing, and racing routines. It was a blast for each and everyone of them. In fact, it seemed like paradise for them. Finally, the last day came, and it was time for them to be restored back to normal size as Akito had promised them]

Hunter: Well, I don't know about you guys. But I sure had a blast.

Blitz: Yah! Me too! Now that I think of it, its not so bad being a balloon!

Exile: Glad you feel that way comrade! Because I had fun too!

Tsunami: Hai. But now it's time for you guys to be restored to the way you were before.

Exile: I don't know... I actually like being a balloon.

[Blitz and Hunter gasped]

Hunter: You don't mean?

Blitz: You're joking!

Exile: I really enjoyed myself this way. I've provided some good entertainment for myself, for my son, and for the children! We should stay this way for another week!

Colleen: I'm afraid that's out of the question, Exile. You guys need to be restored to normal. Remember, it's our responsibility to ensure world piece. And you guys won't be able to perform well in that state.

Tsunami: That's right. We need you back to normal size as you once were.

Connor: I'm afraid they're right, Akito. The Road Rovers have a big responsibility. And for as much as I enjoyed having my dad as a balloon, I need him back to the way he was before. I don't want him to stay this way forever.

Exile: Hmmm... I guess you're right, son. Akito? Will you please?

Akito: Yes, Exile. I kept my promise. And it shall be done.

[Akito summons her magic, and casts a spell that causes Blitz, Exile, and Hunter to shrink back to their normal size. Surprisingly, their outfits were still in perfect shape. They land on their feet as they hit the ground]

Blitz: I... I'm my handsome self again!

[Blitz starts kissing his biceps]

Hunter: Wow. That sure was quite an experience.

Exile: It was fun being a balloon. But it's good to be back to normal again. Thanks, Akito.

Akito: You're welcome, Exile. And I agree, it's been lots of fun.

[Connor, Colleen, and Roger all hug Exile, Hunter, and Blitz warmly and lovingly]

Spot: Hey! What about us?!

Akito: Calm down. I'll change you guys back, I just need to get more of the antidote.

[She leaves to go get the antidote]

Spot: (sighs) Well, I'm sure glad this whole thing is finally over. I'm just about ready to be back to normal again.

Fluffy: Me too. I've had enough fun and games for one day.

Jasper: I think we all have, Fluffy.

Fluffy: What about you, Vlad?

Vlad: Hmmm… I don't know, comrades…

Spot: … What?

Vlad: I've grown used to living like this.

[Fluffy, Spot, Snuggles, and Jasper all looked at Vlad weirdly]

Jasper: Seriously?

Vlad: I have a better idea, comrades… Why don't we stay like this… FOREVER?

Mutants: (simultaneously) WHAT!?

Vlad: Yeah, I don't ever want to be normal again. I want to stay a balloon for the rest of my life.

Fluffy: But why?!

Vlad: Because it's fun! I enjoy going out for walks with Akito, and I love playing with the kids like this! We should stay like this forever!

Fluffy: No freaking way! I'm not staying like this for the rest of my life!

[Akito comes back with the antidote]

Akito: What's going on?

Fluffy: Vlad wants us to stay balloons forever.

Spot: Akito! Please talk sense into him!

[Akito places one hand on her chin, and thinks about it for a minute]

Akito: Hmmm…

Spot: Yes?

Fluffy: Come on! Say something! You can't possibly be considering leaving us like this forever!

Akito: Well to be honest… I've grown used to seeing you guys like this. In fact, I think I'll go with Vlad's suggestion.

Vlad: Really?!

[The mutants (except for Vlad) all cringed at what they were hearing with their own ears]

Akito: You're all so much fun to play with in this form. Plus, you guys are so soft and squishy, and you look funny too!

Spot: Oh come on! You can't be serious!

Fluffy: Please tell me your joking!

Akito: No! I'm not joking! You guys never looked better! So I think I'll put Vlad's word into consideration. I will never turn you guys back to normal. And you'll stay that way… Forever!

Vlad: (cheerful) YAY!

Mutants: NOOOOOOOO!

Akito: (laughs) Pipe down, you guys! I was just joking!

Mutants: (simultaneously) Huh?!

[The mutants all blinked and gave Akito a weird look]

Spot: But… But I thought you were serious!

Akito: Of course not! Can't you guys take a joke?

Snuggles: For a second there, we thought you were "not" joking!

Fluffy: Don't scare us like that!

Akito: I was just teasing you guys! I'm not about to break my promise! Besides, you guys have been so kind and loving towards me. Even when my birthday was over, you all agreed that you would stay inflated like this for two whole weeks just to make me happy. And I thank you all deeply for that.

Jasper: Really?

Vlad: Awe…

Akito: Yes. And for all the kindness, love, and affection you've shown me, I shall reward you all by restoring you back to normal.

Vlad: But why change us back? I love it this way! I've been having so much fun!

Akito: (giggles) Sorry Vlad. But I think you've had enough fun for now.

Vlad: Ohhh… No fair! I want to stay this way forever!

Akito: Again, I'm sorry. But like the old saying goes; nothing is forever. It's time to revert you all back to normal size like the way you were before.

[Akito then casts a spell that causes Fluffy, Spot, Snuggles, Jasper, and Vladimir to shrink back to their normal size. They then fall to the ground, and each of them landing flat on their backs. Surprisingly, their outfits were still in good shape even after all that craziness they've been through]

Jasper: Glad that's over.

[Everyone was glad to be back to normal, except Vlad who was very unhappy]

Akito: Hey Vlad! How about this? If you're a really good bear, I'll let you inflate anytime you want.

[Vlad looks down at Akito with tears in his eyes. But then he manages to smile for her]

Vlad: (sniff) Really? You mean it?

Akito: Of course I do, big guy!

Vlad: Awe! Thank you so much, Akito!

[Vlad hugs Akito lovingly]

Akito: Anytime my big care bear.

Fluffy: Whew. Thank God that's over. I'm just glad to be back to normal again. What about you, Spot

Spot: I couldn't have said it better, Fluffy. I feel the same way. I'm so glad that Akito kept her promise.

Snuggles: I was scared for a moment there, mis amis.

Jasper: We shouldn't have doubted her guys, Akito's the most honest human we've ever met.

Fluffy: Yeah... I mean, she's treated us a lot better than Parvo, Geist, or Eva ever have. What were we so worried about?

Spot: What were we worried about? When she was joking like that, I thought she really meant it. I was so scared.

Hunter: (giggles) You guys sure didn't take it too lightly.

Exile: (giggles) Da! You should have seen the look on your faces!

Roger: In fact, I even took a picture of it!

Blitz: Oh it was hilarious.

[Roger shows them the photo he took of Fluffy, Spot, Snuggles and Jasper screaming with horrified expressions]

Jasper: You got my bad side!

Fluffy: Why you little!

Spot: Give me that!

[Roger takes off with Spot and Fluffy chasing after him with everyone laughing]

Hunter: (laughing) Look at them go!

Fenrir: (chuckles) Most amusing.

Drakon: (chuckles) Agreed.

Fluffy: GET BACK HERE!

Spot: I'M GONNA SMASH THAT CAMERA OF YOURS!

Roger: (laughs) Good luck with that, guys!

Colleen: Well, Akito, Fenrir, it's been lots of fun here. And we all appreciate your hospitality. Even though it was most unusual. But we'd better get back to Road Rover HQ.

Fenrir: Take care, Road Rovers. It was a pleasure of you to visit us for Akito's birthday. And we apologize for earlier.

Hunter: Hey, no problem, Fenrir! That was actually a pretty cool experience for us!

Exile: Da! Besides, we kind of deserved it since we laughed at everybody else. But in the end, we all had a great time. Even after Akito's birthday was over. So you have nothing to be sorry about.

Blitz: Even though it was kind of embarrassing. But I'll let it slide. And as Exile said, we all had a great time.

Fenrir: Well, I'm glad all is well. And please, feel free to visit us. You're all welcome here anytime.

[Tsunami bows]

Tsunami: We are honored, Fenrir-Sama.

Fenrir: I'm glad to hear it.

Akito: Be sure to come visit us real soon.

[Exile kneeled down and took Akito's hand]

Exile: And we will. We promise.

Hunter: We sure look forward to our next visit.

Akito: (smiles) Thank you guys...

Rex: Hey! Akito! You forgot about us!

[Everybody looked towards Chomper Rex, Smokey, and Crocomutant, who were all still inflated]

Colleen: Oh my...

Huntress: Looks like you forgot about them...

Akito: Oops sorry.

[She uses her magic and returns them to normal]

[They all shrink back to their normal size, and they all fall to the ground on their backs, some on their stomachs. Everybody giggled slightly as the mutants got back on their feet, and rubbed their backs and heads]

Chomper: Thanks, Akito...

Akito: Sorry about that.

Connor: Good thing their tough.

Smokey: You're telling us, kid...

Hunter: Well gang, we'd better get going.

Tsunami: Yosh!

[Hunter turns to Fenrir, Akito, Prowl, and Drakon]

Hunter: Once again, Fenrir, we all thank you for the invitation, and for showing us to a great time. It was definitely a "growth" experience for us all, if you know what I mean.

Akito, Fenrir, Prowl, and Drakon all chuckled.

Akito: Yes, Hunter. I believe we know exactly what you mean.

Fenrir: We wish you well, Road Rovers. And farewell for now.

[Hunter shakes Fenrir's hand]

Hunter: Well, let's head on back to HQ, Road Rovers! Duty calls!

Road Rovers: (group howl)

[Just as they were about to leave Connor comes up to Connor and whispers Akito.]

Connor: (whispers) Hey Aki, do you got a bottle of that Expando 5000 potion?

Akito: (whispers) Yeah, why?

Connor: (whispers) So when me and dad can have some fun on his days off.

Akito: (whispers) Okay.

[She hands him a bottle of the potion and the antidote]

Connor: (whispers) Thank you.

Exile: Come on Connor!

Connor: Coming Dad!

[Connor runs up to his dad and they hold hands as they leave]

Exile: (whispers) Did you get the potion?

Connor: (whispers) I sure did.

[He shows Exile the bottle]

Exile: Good boy, Connor.

[The Rovers leave. The Sky Rover hovers over Akito's mansion, and flies away into the sky]

Akito: Well I'm going to go finish my reading.

Fenrir: You do that, Akito.

Prowl: So, Drakon, what do you want to do for the rest of the day?

Drakon: Well we could spar for a bit.

Prowl: Good idea, my friend. Let's head on to the ring.

[Drakon and Prowl leave to go spar, while Akito goes to her room to finish her reading. Just as she was about to start Fenrir comes into her room]

Akito: Hey there Master.

Fenrir: Hello Akito, mind if I keep you company?

Akito: Not at all! Come here and sit by me!

[Akito pats on a nearby chair for Fenrir to sit on]

Fenrir: So how far are you in that book?

Akito: Well I'm about half way there.

Fenrir: (smiling) That's my girl! I'm so proud of you, Akito!

Akito: (chuckles) Thanks.

Fenrir: So tell me, what's happening in the story?

Akito: So far the hero and heroine find themselves in a world identical to theirs and must save the sages in order to stop the bad guy.

Fenrir: Hmmm... Sounds interesting. Could you read it out loud for me?

Akito: Okay. "The two warriors awake and find themselves in a strange new world. 'Are we home?' asked the young hero. 'I don't think so Ulrich.' said Joanna."

[She continued reading to Fenrir. Finally it was night time and she finished the story]

Fenrir: What a story.

Akito: Yeah, I thought it was pretty nice.

Fenrir: Oh, it's late you should get to bed.

Akito: (yawns) But I'm not tired.

Fenrir: Yes you are.

[He tucks her to bed]

Akito: No...I'm not...(snores)

[She fell asleep as Fenrir kissed her on the forehead turned off the lights and headed to the door]

Fenrir: Sweet dreams, my little pupil.

[He closes the door and head to his room to rest]