Greetings, dear Bubble Guppies fans. Here we continue with this kind of "special chapter". On this occasion, much of this chapter will focus on an important character who has also had some difficulties in the extravagant world of BubbleWood. I suppose that with just the title of this chapter many of you can get an idea.

We can start with this chapter now.

Bubble Guppies Fanfic

Bubble Guppies Go To BubbleWood!

Chapter 7: A Guardian's Concern

We all know what happened on the big night. It was a great event where the Bubble Guppies competed against Stella, the self-proclaimed Queen of Pop. Thanks to the previous chapter, we learned how this competition came to its conclusion. Our favorite guppies emerged victorious and their popularity and ratings increased exponentially that night. However, another part of this story needs to be told.

As we know, the guppies prepared a fantastic music video that they would use for the competition. However, one of them could not participate in the video (and therefore, not in the competition). Zooli had gotten sick the day after the big party where Molly accepted Stella's challenge. Under this situation, Mr. Grouper decided to take care of Zooli while the other guppies made the music video with Madame Octavia and Wallace. For the night of the event, the guppies wore their best outfits and decided to leave with Madame Octavia and Wally. Although Zooli had recovered, she decided to stay in the mansion with Mr. Grouper. Well, she wanted to avoid being exposed to another place with a lot of noise and a lot of lights that could bother her again. In this way, she would spend the rest of the night under the care of Mr. Grouper and some servants of the mansion.

"So my friends just left?" Zooli asked. She came out of the guest room to reveal that she was wearing her purple pajamas.

"Yes. They just left recently" Mr. Grouper said quietly.

"Man….(sigh) I couldn't say goodbye to them. I had just woken up from a nap...(yawn) Why am I sleeping so much?" The guppy asked tiredly.

"You're just recovering from that migraine. Also, the teas and medicine I gave you can make you sleepy. Don't worry, the side effects will go away. In the meantime, we can do something before going to sleep. I take it you're not sleepy yet. It's still early" The teacher explained at her. She thought about things she could do. She had the entire mansion to herself. However, she did not want to do much physical effort due to her recovery. Besides, she was bored of playing with toys. Well, there are so many that it would be difficult to choose one. Still, she thought of something.

"I know. I would like to see animal documentaries. That will make me feel better" Zooli decided to settle down on the large sofa in the living room of the mansion. She took the remote control and turned on the television to watch some program that interested her. As expected, Madame Octavia had many channels, which would be a great odyssey to find a channel that broadcast a program that she liked. Mr. Grouper ensured that the channels she watched were appropriate for her age. Finally, she found a documentary about marine animals. Zooli's favorite type.

"Arf Arf Arf!"

"Oh! So here you were, huh? Do you want to watch this show with me?" Zooli asked him funnily.

"Arf Arf" Bubble Puppy greeted her with a lick on the cheek.

"(giggle) Hehe okay okay. Sit next to me and enjoy" The guppy girl added. The puppy simply curled up next to the girl and rested.

"I prepared something light and simple for you" Mr. Grouper said before he brought some snacks.

"What did you bring?" Zooli asked curiously.

"I brought you lemonade and...Pop-corn!" Mr. Grouper said, giving him a box of lemonade and showing that those popcorn were playing pop music in a strange and funny way.

"Hahaha…Lemonade and Pop-corn….That was funny" Zooli laughed at this food joke. The professor sat on the couch with her and placed the food on the table. They both watched a documentary about marine life before Mr. Grouper checked his watch.

"Oh! Look at the hour. It's time for the guppies event. Do you want to see it?" The orange big fish asked.

"Of course! Although I can't be there, I will support my friends from here" Zooli said determinedly. She decided to change TV channels to find the competition broadcast. Finally, she found the right channel and the first thing they could see was the start of the competition between Bubble Guppies against Stella the SuperStar.

"Hehe There they are" Mr. Grouper recognized his own students.

"Hohoho! These guys look like they know how to liven up an event, huh? Very well, before presenting the music videos...Surely our participants would like to say a few words to each other before we start..."

"Hey, may the best of us win today"

"Hmpt….I don't need your kindness when I'm going to sweep the floor with you and your friends..."

"Well, in that case...I hope you prepare your apology for later"

Mr. Grouper watched the event carefully. He carefully observed what his students were doing. Especially Molly, who seems to have a bad attitude due to her rivalry with Stella. That worried him a little. However, he did not comment on anything. They both just drank their lemonades and ate their popcorn while watching the show and Bubble Puppy rested curled up next to Zooli. They both witnessed the presentation of both music videos. You have to admit that they liked Stella's musical style (even though she's not a very nice celebrity). However, they both loved the Bubble Guppies' "Pencil Case" music video. Definitely the musical rhythm and choreography were the best parts, far surpassing Stella's video. They saw how the guppies won the challenge because the public loved the video of our protagonists much more.

"BUBBLE GUPPIES! BUBBLE GUPPIES!"

They both watched as the guppies were admired and praised for their performance in the music video. Everything indicated that they were the winners of the competition. Despite that, Mr. Grouper felt that Zooli didn't look very comfortable. She looked a little thoughtful and seemed a little discouraged. It was strange. She was recovering successfully from her illness and she was very willing to support her friends.

"Are you okay, Zooli?" Mr. Grouper asked her.

"I...I'm okay…" Zooli said quietly. We cannot say that she is being sincere. Well, her tone of voice did not show security like other times.

"Is there something that worries you? You can tell me" He said with a tender smile.

"(sigh) Mr. Grouper…..Do you think I'm part of the band? Do you think the guppies like me?" She asked him with doubt.

"Of course you are! You are my seventh student and the seventh Bubble Guppy. And of course they like you. Why do you ask that?" Mr. Grouper said.

"It's just that...(sigh) I don't know. I feel like I'm not as popular as the other guppies. The fans literally don't care if I'm with the guppies or not. I feel like Im the invisible member...And all because I'm the newest. Guppies have gained the public's affection for all the time they have been around...It's sad...Because I really like being with all of you...But it's sad to know that there are people who don't like my presence" Zooli explained sadly. Mr. Grouper was thoughtful when he heard those words.

"Zooli...You are just as valuable as the other guppies. Each of you has something special, including you. People tend to focus on superficial things, especially in the world of fame. However, you will always be exceptional to the right people. Your family and friends can see that. The guppies were really happy when they met you and immediately accepted you as one of them...Me included. Zooli, just remember who the right people are for you. Those people are the ones who are worth it. These people see the best in you without you having to show it with something extravagant. Just be yourself...And over time they will accept you. Because...how are they going to accept you if you don't accept yourself?" Mr. Grouper explained to her. Although that sounds very profound, Zooli was able to assimilate and understand it. She gave a big smile and hugged him.

"Thank you very much, Mr. Grouper. And I know perfectly well the people who are worth it. My parents, the guppies, you and the friends I will meet over time...Thank you very much! You're the best" The guppy girl said very happily. That conversation lifted her spirits in a great way.

"You're welcome, Zooli. You and others are very important to me too…" Mr. Grouper replied.

"(yawn) Wow...Now I'm sleepy" Zooli said, rubbing her eyes a little.

"It's because it's time to sleep" He smiled a bit. At that moment. Zooli used what little energy she had to go brush her teeth and go to the guest room and lay down on her bed. Mr. Grouper accompanied her to cover her with a blanket "Are you sure you'll be okay sleeping alone?"

"I'm a big girl, Mr. Grouper. I'll be fine. If I need anything I know you will be close" Zooli said confidently.

"You are right about that. Good night, Zooli" The orange fish said with a big smile.

"Good night, Mr. Grouper…." Zooli closed her eyes and began to sleep easily. Mr. Grouper simply closed the door and went to the living room to wait for the other guppies.

One moment! The other guppies! The mentor noticed the time and saw that it was too late. The event ended a few hours ago and there was no sign of the guppies. Mr. Grouper became worried and decided to take out his cell phone to make a call to Madame Octavia, who was in charge of the Bubble Guppies at that time.

"Hello?" She answered the call.

"Madame Octavia, it's me, Mr. Grouper. Where are all of you?" He asked immediately.

"Relax, Mr. Grouper. I'm with the kids at a private party. It's just me, them and Wally...We went to a personal club where I have karaoke, food and even bowling" She explained with a relaxed tone of voice.

"Are you crazy?! Have you seen the time? It's almost midnight! The kids are not old enough or allowed to be awake at this hour. And even less in a place like this in BubbleWood" Mr. Grouper scolded her seriously.

"You're worrying too much, Mr. Grouper. Wallace is doing an excellent job taking care of them" The cecaelia woman said confidently. In the background you can hear a lot of music and some of the guppies were in a lot of party spirit.

"OHHH YEAH! I'M NEVER GOING TO LEAVE HERE! YOOHOO!" Deema screamed at the top of her lungs.

"Madame Octavia, please bring the children immediately. They are not old enough for late night activities. This is not responsible!" He tried to order her.

"Oh Mr. Grouper...Don't be a boring adult...Listen, kids deserve it. They were working hard on that music video and I thought they earned it. Plus, they are superstars! They have the right to do whatever they want" The octopus woman said confidently.

"That is not true! They are little children! You can't give them that kind of freedom, whether they're famous or not. They are still too young" Mr. Grouper commented very bothered.

"(sigh) Oh wow...I really see that you are one of those stubborn adults. Look, you should know more than anyone that Bubble Guppies are not normal kids. They are made for big things. Things like being part of the world of fame. Don't you see it? They no longer need to study in a school. They don't need silly rules if they already have their future guaranteed with me. You understand it, don't you? These, Bubble Guppies...They don't need you anymore. Soon, I will be able to contact their parents to present the opportunity for their children to be famous. Of course, that will guarantee a life full of success for them and their families..." Madame Octavia explained the new situation.

"Hey! That wasn't part of the contest prize...or was it?" He asked suspiciously.

"Of course! Don't you understand the situation? This is the opportunity of a lifetime. It is the best option for them. They will no longer worry about many things with everything they are going to win. What do you prefer? That they have enormous success here at BubbleWood or that they have a normal, boring and mediocre life like everyone else? They are special...They shouldn't be like the others...And you know it...(sigh) I'll see you later...We'll get there soon"

With this last sentence, the octopus woman hung up the call. This left Mr. Grouper thoughtful. He knew that, thanks to Madame Octavia, the Bubble Guppies could have a glorious future in the world of fame. Literally, they could create a huge fortune for themselves and their families. They would not have to study or work anymore. Their futures would be too simple if they continued in that world of entertainment. This left Mr. Grouper a little sad. He had the duty and desire to educate children with the foundations for life with preschool education and with the moral foundations so that they could be good future men and women. He wanted them to lead their normal lives and enjoy their childhood normally and with a lot of love. But, that would be selfish of him. He should not choose for them. He wasn't even the father of any of them.

"(sigh) Maybe Octavia is right. Maybe the guppies will be better with her than with me. They already have their future guaranteed. A teacher has no place in an extravagant place like this anymore...I just...I want the best for them" Mr. Grouper accepted his position. Slowly, he picked up an acoustic guitar and began to play some soft notes. That's right, it was his time to express what he felt... with a beautiful song.

Mr. Grouper: "My days were gray

Always routine and repetitive

But they arrived on a sunny day

And from that moment, everything for me stopped being negative"

That beautiful and calm melody managed to attract the attention of a sleepy Zooli who had gotten up to drink some water. The guppy heard that and slowly approached the living room.

Mr. Grouper: "Her singing brightened the day

His inexhaustible energy was

His unlimited creativity showed me an incredible way

Her joy reached to the stars"

"Her compassion was great.

His intellect always teaches me something new.

Her cunning and kindness make her impossible to hate.

All of them entered my heart too"

Zooli listened to those verses carefully and noticed that those verses described each member of the guppies. She didn't say anything, but she was happy with the melody. She had never heard him sing solo until now.

Mr. Grouper: "My little children

Sons and daughters of other parents

With you the days were special

The reason for my profession is all of you"

The guppy began to see what the orange fish really thought of his students. She noticed the deep affection he had for them, including herself. For the last verse, he lowered his tone of voice and the musical rhythm slowed down a lot.

Mr. Grouper: "You are growing and you are maturing

Little by little, you will stop needing me

But I assure you that if you are suffering

You can always find me and count on me"

He ended his song with a final chord from his guitar. The orange fish managed to vent much of his feelings with that song. He simply sighed as he finished his musical number. What he never expected was that there would be a witness that night.

"Wow….That was beautiful, Mr. Grouper...I must assume you created that song yourself" Zooli decided to appear in front of him. He was surprised to see her awake. He believed she was still asleep.

"Oh...Did you hear everything? I thought you were asleep..." Mr. Grouper said quietly.

"I was. But I was thirsty and I wanted to drink water... That's when I heard you sing..." Zooli said with a smile. She was waiting for an answer, but she only saw her teacher a little sad "Is something wrong, Mr. Grouper?"

"Oh...It's nothing, Zooli...Just...grown up things….That's all" He tried to hide her the truth.

"Hey…..You and my parents taught me that it is bad to lie...Come on, tell me. You helped me with my problem...It's my turn to help you" She said with a confident smile.

"(chuckle) You really act like a Bubble Guppy...Very good...You see, Zooli...I just feel a little sad because...I think you guys might be better off with Madame Octavia than with me... ..I'm just saying, she can give you everything you want. I can only...can give them what I have...Which is not much...Just that" Mr. Grouper explained his situation in the most easy way.

"Mr. Grouper…..We would never replace you with anyone else! You are the best teacher in the world. It's true, Madame Octavia gives us everything we want and honestly, she has been very kind to us and she is a great host... But that can't replace you. You take care of us a lot and teach us fun and important things. We love you very much, Mr. Grouper...And nothing and no one will change that" Zooli said with a big smile. She knew perfectly well that Mr. Grouper's love for them was special. She could see that despite her age. The orange fish thought about that and smiled at her.

"Hehe….That made me feel much better. Thank you very much, Zooli" He smiled at her.

"You're welcome….(giggle) You see, even grown-ups need to talk about their feelings too" Zooli added with a smile.

"(giggle) Youre right….Youre right…."

After that little consolation talk, Zooli returned to her bed to continue her bedtime. Mr. Grouper decided to continue waiting for the other guppies to arrive. It was getting very late. It didn't take long to notice the doors to the mansion open.

"Were back!" Madame Octavia said happily.

"That was fantastic!" Gil said excitedly.

"It was the best night of our lives!" Molly added.

"AND ONE OF THE CRAZIEST! YOOHOO!" Deema appeared swimming everywhere at an unimaginable speed.

"Oh no. Deema drank a double chocolate milkshake. That drives her crazy...well...More than normal" Goby commented.

"LOOK AT ME! I AM FASTER THAN A LEOPARD! FASTER THAN AN OSTRICH!" The blonde guppy shouted quickly.

"Do not worry. She's just being super-hyperactive from consuming too much sugar... She'll calm down in three...two...one..." Wallace said quietly before all of them noticed that Deema stopped herself.

"Ugh….Ugh….What….What…Ugh…..ZZZZZZZZ" Deema fell easily onto the couch and fell asleep instantly because she used up all the energy that the sugar gave her. At that moment, the guppies noticed that Mr. Grouper looked a little serious at them. He didn't look angry, but he looked firm.

"Children...I don't like that you stayed up so late...And even less so at a party" Mr. Grouper crossed his fins. It was the first time we saw him seriously correct his students. The five guppies felt a little bad and lowered their gazes slightly.

"Sorry, Mr. Grouper" Molly talked for the band.

"It's just...well...We got carried away by the emotion of winning the contest...And the prize and..." Gil tried to justify themselves.

"I knew we should come back when we should" Nonny scolded himself.

"Guys, guys...Everyone calm down...No one should apologize for anything...We are superstars, these things are simply insignificant...You had my permission, so there is nothing to regret.. ...Come on, it's time to go to bed" Madame Octavia said in a relaxed way.

The tension calmed down quickly, because everyone wanted to go to bed. Molly, Gil, Goby, Oona and Nonny decided to put on their pajamas and brush their teeth before going to sleep. While Mr. Grouper carried Deema in her arms (because she fell asleep) to put her to bed and cover her with a blanket. It was no surprise to anyone that when Mr. Grouper and Madame Octavia looked at each other, there was tension between them. Well, they both had very different views regarding guppies. Luckily, the kids didn't notice because they were all tired. Finally, the guppies ended up in their respective beds. This time, everyone fell asleep immediately due to exhaustion. Mr. Grouper simply looked at them tenderly before falling asleep. And without him realizing it, he was humming his song lightly. That melody improved the little guppies' sleep. However, things were about to take certain turns. We will focus on the room of the famous music manager.

"Hmmmm….This Mr. Grouper turned out to be more annoying than I expected. He won't let me fulfill my plans" Madame Octavia said seriously.

"And what will we do, Lady Octavia? We are at our best moment...We can't let that orange fish get in the way of our plan...I mean, your plan!" Wallace said nervously.

"It's true. We've worked hard on this to get Grouper to step in...Hmmmm...Wally, time to make some calls. Looks like I have to speed up my plans" The cecaelia guppy replied. It seems that whatever she had planned to do next, she will do it sooner than expected. If she wanted to guarantee her goals, she have to act before Mr. Grouper do something.

It looks like things are going to get interesting from now on. What will be Madame Octavia's next move? How will this affect our protagonists? We will see that soon.

Don't forget to support this story with your reviews, which are very valuable. I will proceed to respond to the reviews of the last chapter.

PrimroseRaspberry: Hello, friend! There are so many things that happened in the previous chapter. The guppies music video was definitely beautiful and that official song was one I had to add. The competition was great and our guppies came out victorious...although it is worrying that one of them is getting more attention than necessary. Let's just hope everything turns out well. There are still many things to see and the best chapters are about to arrive.

uikaiddi31: Hi there! You are very right. It would be great to create official art of these new characters. Well we would have a better idea of what this would be like as a special episode or even movie.

This would be all for the moment. Maybe I'm being too short with the author's notes, but in this case it's because it's already late where I live and it's better to upload this weekly chapter soon. See you soon in a new chapter of this story or my other stories.