Toon City

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Toon City
by Historyfan15

Summary

In a setting where characters from all sorts of franchises and media live in a city, life is
never boring in Toon City, especially with all the antics everyone gets up to; ranging from
comical situations to more underlying themes.
Note: Some of this stuff was written back in 2019, with revisions here and there to match
more of my current quality. Had this idea all the way back in 2014.

Plugging in my dusty old wiki: https://old-vs-new.fandom.com/wiki/Old_vs._New_Wiki

 Knuckles

Knuckles

Written by Historyfan15

( Monday: Knuckles is resting underneath a tree after a busy morning shift at the rock quarry.
Unbeknownst to the sleeping echidna, a familiar blue hedgehog is silently creeping up behind him
)

Sonic: ( puts his hands on Knuckles’ eyes ) SAVED YOUR LIFE!!!

Knuckles: ( wakes up, startled ) GAH, who’s there?!

Sonic: ( struggles to hold in his laughter ) Sorry...it’s just...your FACE!!! ( bursts out into laughter
)

Knuckles: ( angry ) Sonic, you little twerp! I’m gonna-

Sonic: You’ll have to catch me first, bro! ( speeds off )

Knuckles: ( grumbles vulgarly under his breath )

( Tuesday, Knuckles is lifting some crates onto some flatbeds waiting to be taken by train. In the
background; Edward, Percy, Oliver, Rebecca, and Rosie are seen working or shunting and pulling
their own trains. Tails approaches Knuckles to his right )

Tails: Hey, Knuckles. You need any help with those crates?

Knuckles: Thanks, but no thanks. I can manage it alone and these are too heavy for those scrawny
little arms of yours.

Tails: My arms aren’t scrawny, I’ll show you! ( process to lift up one of the crates...and already
begins to struggle ) Hold on, I’ve...got it…( strains ).

Knuckles: Listen, kid. You’re gonna hurt yourself, just hand it ov-

Tails: ( tries to lift the crate by flying up with his twin-tails ) Don’t worry, this is eas-( the heavy
crate slips from his fingers and lands...on Knuckles’ foot )...oops…

Knuckles: ( tries to conceal his pain...very badly ) What did I TELL YOU?!!!

Tails: ( scared ) GAH, SORRY KNUCKLES!!! ( zips off in the opposite direction )

Knuckles: ( groans ) Kids these days. Too nosy for their own good.

Huckleberry Hound: To be fa’r, your reaction thar’ was kinda harsh.

Knuckles: Listen, when you’ve been dealing with this a lot longer than I have, then we’ll talk. In
the meantime, either help me or. Shut. Up.
Huckleberry: Uh...sure…

( Wednesday, Knuckles is walking up to an open space in the mountains, awaiting him is a

sneering Shadow )

Shadow: You’re late.

Knuckles: I know.

Shadow: By half an hour. We were supposed to be training today, or did you forget because you
had “so many responsibilities to do” prior?

Knuckles: Listen, I don’t wanna hear any of your whinging. It’s not like you had anything better to
do today.

Shadow: You could at least be more punctual with your arrivals. Besides, I’m supposed to be on
coast patrol later this afternoon, so I arranged for us to meet up here in the morning beforehand. I
would have thought you’d at least spare some of your time for me.

Knuckles: Look, what are you waiting for, an engagement ring or something? Let’s just get on
with it.

Shadow: Hmph, very well.

( the two begin to spare with each other, Shadow notices that Knuckles appears to be rather on-
edge )

Shadow: Your coordination is off and you seem rather unfocused.

Knuckles: I’m fine. It’s just that I’ve had a little too much irritating me this week. First Sonic
interrupts my nap like the jackass he is and then Tails drops a heavy crate on my foot. And now, I
have to listen to your baby-crying about me being supposedly late.

Shadow: Honestly, you are way too uptight and it’s affecting your concentration.

Knuckles: My concentration is FINE.

Shadow: Those who fight with anger are more likely to be fighting blind.

Knuckles: I’m not angry! I’m just IRRITATED!!!

( Knuckles lunges at Shadow, Shadow dodges, but Knuckles lunges too fast and too hard and
smashes his fist into the rockwall. The impact begins to send some rocks falling from above. The
echidna and the hedgehog watch as they tumble down the embankment and onto to the nearby
railway tracks )

Knuckles: Oh, now look what you made me do!

Shadow: I warned you, you weren’t concentrating and you smashed into the rockface, not me.

Knuckles: If you had actually blocked me instead of dodging like a pussy, this wouldn’t have
happened!

Shadow: ( mutters ) Good lord, you need help.

( a whistle sounds beneath them )

Duck: Er, excuse me? If you’re not too busy arguing, could you please find someone to clean up
this mess?

( another whistle is heard )

James: Oh, great. Just what I need. A blockage.

Knuckles: ( sighs )

( Thursday: Knuckles is walking down the city streets, the other pedestrians being Yogi Bear,
Usagi Tsukino, Ariel, Courage, Robin Hood, Charlotte, Antoine D’Coolette, and Bloom walking
past him, until the echidna comes across Top Cat and Hokey Wolf )

Top Cat: Hey, Knuckles. I didn’t know you played Super “SMASH” Bros ( snickers )

Knuckles: Excuse me?

Hokey Wolf: So how about it, Knuckles? What say you do to a little game of “ROCK”, Paper,
Scissors?

( Top Cat bursts into laughter, followed by Hokey and the two of them chortle away. Knuckles just
walks onwards, grumbling bitterly to himself )

Knuckles: ( angry ) Grr! How did those clods hear about that?

Rouge: Word gets around quickly here. But speaking of that, you okay, big guy?

Knuckles: ( sighs ) I’m...not fine. I’ve had a rough week so far and I honestly just don’t know
what to do about it.

Rouge: You should really consider finding a way to channel all that negative energy of yours. We
don’t want you going around causing anymore rocks to fall on our heads ( chuckles ).

Knuckles: ( sarcastically ) Yes, thanks for the motivation, Rouge. Very helpful.

Rouge: My point stands. Perhaps going to an anger management class would do?

Knuckles: Oooooh, no. You would NOT catch me in one of those “let’s talk about our sob stories
to one another” sessions. Besides, those things make me very uncomfortable.

?: I think I can be of assistance.

Knuckles: Huh?

( Fluttershy walks up to Knuckles and Rouge )

Fluttershy: Meet me in the park later this evening.

( Fluttershy departs )

Rouge: Well…( shrugs ) why not, it’s worth a shot.

Knuckles: ( sighs ) Fine, but don’t expect me to become all “frilly with the ponies.” ( walks away )
Rouge: ( chuckles ) Oh, Knuckles.

( later that evening, Knuckles is walking along the pavement. Rei Hino and Ami Mizuno are seen
walking in the background )

Knuckles: Okay, where’s Little Miss-...well, that didn’t take long.

( Knuckles sees Fluttershy feeding some birds bread crumbs while seeing on a bench. She turns
and smiles warmly at him )

Fluttershy: Ah, Knuckles. You’re here. Come and have a seat. ( Knuckles proceeds to sit down
next to her ) Now, you seem tense. Is there anything that’s bothering you?

Knuckles: ( turns away ) Hmmmm.

Fluttershy: Come on, you can tell me.

Knuckles: Look, I’ve just been having a really shitty week. It just seems at least ONE thing has to
come up and spoil my day and I’m in a funk for the rest of it.

Fluttershy: Do you think that, maybe, you’re being a bit too temperamental? Oh! Not that I’m
saying you are, of course.

Knuckles: (sighs) No, you’re fine. It’s just...I dunno.

Fluttershy: How about we try a little thing that I’m sure you’re familiar with?

Knuckles: That being?

Fluttershy: A little something I like to call: Meditation.

Knuckles: ( under his breath ) Oh, great. ( normal voice ) Alright, let’s give it a shot to see if it
actually does something.

Fluttershy: I knew you’d see it my way. ( gets up from the bench ) Come on, let’s go.

Knuckles: Hey, wait up! ( chases after Fluttershy )

( soon, the two of them find an empty spot on the top of a little hill. Fluttershy sits down, prompting
Knuckles to do the same )

Fluttershy: Now, let’s take a deep breath ( inhales...then exhales ). Now, it’s your turn.

Knuckles: ( inhales....then exhales ) Okay, now what?

Fluttershy: Now, close your eyes and clear all your negative thoughts out of your head…

Knuckles: ( closes his eyes ) Okay...clearing negative thoughts…

Fluttershy: And try to find yourself in the most tranquil and peaceful environment
possible...somewhere you feel calm, relaxed, at peace with the world…

Knuckles: Calm...relaxed...peace…( imagines himself in the tranquility of Angel Island, with the
whispering rush of the waterfall, the illustrious mountain landscape, the home of his clan...he
cracks a small smile, for the first time that week, he feels perfectly at ease...he opens his eyes )
Woah, just...woah…

Fluttershy: Feel any better?

Knuckles: I feel...alright...um, can I ask you a question?

Fluttershy: Alright, go ahead.

Knuckles: Could we...maybe...do this again some other time…?

Fluttershy: ( smiles warmly ) Of course we can, Knuckles. How about tomorrow? Oh, if you’re
not too busy, that is.

Knuckles: I think I can make some time for tomorrow...heh, same time, same place?

Fluttershy: Same time, same place.

( with that, the echidna and the pegasus depart from each other, with Knuckles feeling a little
more relaxed than he has ever felt all week )

( Friday, we see Knuckles walking away from the quarry to his usual resting spot underneath a
tree by the pond. However, he spots Sonic taking a nap in that exact location. At first he grits his
teeth...but then stops...and pauses...and simply smiles and walks away...with a plan in mind )

Knuckles: ( chuckles to himself as he approaches the tree once more, he gets up close to the
sleeping Sonic and whispers in his ear ) Oooh, Sonic…

Sonic: ( groggily ) Mmmm, five more minutes, ma’m…

Knuckles: ( whispers ) Breakfast is ready, dear…come on, let’s get up now ( gently lifts Sonic
up...and directs him to the pond )

Sonic: ( groggily ) Mmm, yes...mo-

( SPLASH! )

Sonic: ( splutters ) WATER! WET! BAD!

( Tails, who has been fishing nearby, comes off from the dock in alarm )

Tails: Sonic! Are you okay?!

Sonic: ( pulls himself out of the pond ) I’m fine, but who-( notices Knuckles who has a smug grin
on his face )

Knuckles: Had a nice swim, blue? Think of this as a “reward” for waking me up from my nap the
other day. ( walks away )

Sonic: ( pauses, unsure of what to say at first...until ) Touché, Knuckles. Touché.

( Knuckles walks up to the other end of the pond to see Shadow, having watched the whole
spectacle )

Shadow: You know...that was rather satisfying to watch.

Knuckles: Heh, tell me about it.

The End
 Recount

Recount

Written by Historyfan15

( the scene opens with an above view of “The Olden Days”, a pub set within the western wing of
Toon City. Donald and Douglas are seen passing by above the building on the overhead rails
hauling a mixed goods while Twilight Sparkle, Lady, Top Cat, Jinks, Aurora and Nick walking on
the outside of the building. Cutting to inside, we see several of the patrons in attendance being
Buster, Steele, and Pamela Bondani sitting at one table while Huckleberry Hound and Snagglepuss
sit at another table, Haruka and Michiru sitting at a table opposite of Katz and Le Quack sat at
another. The scene pans to Trixie Lulamoon and Wolf O’Donnell mingling and talking about their
days of old )

Trixie: And so I took control of Ponyville with the use of the Alicorn Amulet, a pendant of dark
magic that corrupts the individual it possesses and amplifies their level of power, tenfold.
Essentially, I brainwashed myself in an attempt to one-up Twilight Sparkle, as I still held
resentment over what had happened a while prior.

Wolf: Honestly, I’ve done some pretty shady shit in the past as well. I was involved in one of the
most notorious armies known in the Lylat System, the Vemonion Army under the command of
Andross. Originally, I was affiliated with the Star Fox team under the command of James
McCloud, but then the betrayal of Pigma Dengar took place on one of our missions and James was
the unlucky one in the debacle. After that, I was unsure of what to do afterward. I needed the
money to support myself, so with much reluctance, I was made captain of my own team, along
with my closest associate, Leon Powalski, Pigma, and the nephew of Andross, Andrew Oikonny.

Trixie: How were the relationships with your other teammates? I heard you and Leon were pretty
close.

Wolf: Leon was the only member of the team I had some sort of trust in. Believe me, I do care
about money and all that jazz, a man’s gotta make an honest living somehow, but Pigma’s greedy
and disgusting habits made me resent him further than I already did. When I was serving with
James, I did have respect for the man in charge. The blood lying on that greasy hog’s hands already
didn’t settle well with me. And all Andrew had in mind was being the successor to his uncle and it
drove me mad having to deal with such a spoiled brat. Hence why when Andross was finally
eliminated by Fox, I knew changes would have to be made. I kicked both Pigma and Andrew off
the team and made it abundantly clear that if they ever crossed paths with me again, blood would
be shed.

Trixie: Damn...I mean, I’ve always been a solo act, pardon the pun, even as a “villainess.” The
closest thing I ever had as “teammates” was...ugh, Snips and Snails. But even then, I didn’t really
care for what those two dorks had to offer. But speaking of teammates, how did you manage to hire
that other guy...Panther Caroso?

Wolf: Well, after seeing that the team was now reduced to only two members, that being Leon and
myself, we decided to attempt to find a new recruit for our team. One evening, me and Leon were
settling down in a rundown bar in one of the backstreets of Corneria. This was one of the only
places in the city where we could slide in as just another patron as this place, in particular, was
known for “housing the more criminal scum of the city.” So you can bet it was a surprise to see
someone as clean and sophisticated as Panther, simply sitting on one of the stools in such a place.
Admittedly, Leon was skeptical of him, not likely how his rather gentleman-like feature made him
stick out against the crowd. But I decided to press on as I felt something about him just...clicked…

?: I think I can understand where you’re coming from.

( as it appears Peridot has been listening to their conversation nearby )

Trixie: Peridot? I didn’t know you went to bars. You don’t really seem like the “going to bars”
type of person...gem...whatever.

Peridot: I just felt like getting some air, Lapis is away on coastal patrol and the Crystal Gems are
off on another one of their missions. So I decided to walk around the city until I came to this
establishment. And I couldn’t help but overhear your conversation.

Wolf: So, essentially, you were eavesdropping on us.

Peridot: What? No...maybe...okay, yes. I just couldn’t help but listen to the story about your
teammates. I know from experience what that feels like. Jasper used to be my escort and the
“muscle” for my operation against Earth for when I was still under the loyalty of Yellow Diamond.
Our relationship was rather...rocky, to say the least. Even when working together, Jasper often
looked down upon me, mostly because I was more of an intellectual than a soldier. I still feel bad
for when I had Lapis imprisoned in the ship and how I couldn’t save her from fusing with Jasper.
I’m just glad that the conflict with the Diamond Authority is finally over and I can live peacefully
on Earth, especially with Lapis by my side.

Trixie: Even though I’ve never served under any army of evil, I still feel bad for what I did when I
was under the control of the Alicorn Amulet. I still don’t know how Twilight managed to forgive
me, even after enslaving her town and friends, but after coming back to Ponyville for the third time
and making a new friend in the form of Starlight Glimmer, I’m just thankful to be given a second
chance, or third chance depending on who you ask.

Wolf: Easy for you two to say, getting over the events that happened when I was serving under
Andross still haunts me to this day. I remember when I made it clear to Fox that if anyone was
going to take him down, it was going to be me. But...after looking through what I did in the battle
against the aparoids, a thought struck me: could I really just kill Fox McCloud? After all, with the
assistance of my team, Star Fox managed to bring down the Aparoid Queen and Fox himself did
seem rather thankful for what I had done. I sometimes think that there’s a possibility that he wants
me to become more of an ally...I mean, I still see the pup every so often, and I do admit, our
conversations with each other have gotten less...awkward, so to speak.

Peridot: I can see what you mean. It did take a while for me to adjust to being within close
proximity of the Crystal Gems, but over time, I realized that they weren’t just traitorous clods, they
genuinely cared about the planet Earth and its creatures. I can never be thankful enough for the life
they’ve given me. Perhaps...you should do something similar?

Wolf: If you mean that I start trying to be all chummy with “Mr. Hero”, then I’m gonna decline
that offer. At least in that sense, I’ve got my own ways of communication, per se. But...I might see
what I can do with the pup.

Trixie: ( stretches and sighs ) Well, this has been an interesting conversation.
Peridot: Affirmative, I thank you for your time, both of you in fact.

Wolf: It was...alright.

Trixie: Well, I’ll be heading off now. I’ve got a show to perform tomorrow and the Great and
Powerful Trixie needs her beauty sleep.

Peridot: Um, do you mind if I walk with you? I’d been interested in hearing more about your
relationship with Starlight.

Trixie: Be Trixie’s guest and maybe she can hear more about your relationship with Lapis.

( Trixie and Peridot exit the bar, with Emily overhead passing by with her coaches along with
Diesel heading in the opposite direction with a train of oil tankers, and to the other side of the
street, Knuckles and Shadow walking side by side. Wolf is left his thoughts until the sight of a
familiar vulpine catches his eye walking outside the bar )

Wolf: Friends...enemies…”frenemies”...we’ll see, Star Fox...we’ll see…

The End
 Heatwave

Heatwave

Written by Historyfan15

( Morning: we get an overhead view of the sheds of the narrow gauge engines. We then see
Duncan sleeping soundly when... )

Skarloey: Wake up, Duncan!

Duncan: ( wakes up suddenly ) Gah! Who’s there?! ( groans ) Och, what is it, Skarloey? Can’t you
see I’m trying to sleep here?

Skarloey: Haven’t you forgotten? It’s your turn to take the picnic train this week.

Duncan: ( grunts ) Find someone else to do it. I’m not going out into that blistering heat.

Skarloey: Ooooh, yes, you are. Each week, we take it in turns to pull the picnic train up into the
mountains, and this week, it’s your turn.

Duncan: Well, who says I’m going to? Ye’ can’t make me move out of this shed.

Rheneas: I wouldn’t be so sure about that, Duncan. We’re not settling for no slackers on this
railway. We pull our weight equally and you’re going to do just that.

Duncan: Hmph, and what happens if I don’t, hmm?

Rheneas: Oh, that’s easy. We’ll just keep you in the quarry for the rest of the summer. It’d be less
noise for us to deal with here, what without your constant grumbling.

Skarloey: Who knows, it might work like it did for Sir Handel.

Duncan: WHAT?! I do not grumble! In fact, I’m gonna go right now and show you two how a
REAL engine pulls a train. Just you wait and see! ( storms off in a huff )

Skarloey: Thank you, Duncan! ( winks at Rheneas )

Rheneas: (smirks) Gets him every time.

Duncan: ( suddenly realizing upon approaching the carriage shed ) Wait, did I seriously just…(
growls and grumbles vulgarly as he backs down on the coaches and snorts off to the station )

( Sir Handel comes out from behind a line of trucks with a glance at the sheds )

Sir Handel: You just wait till you find how many trucks you have to take, Skarloey,
hmmhmmhmm.

( soon, Duncan is seen waiting at the platform of Crimson Lake Station, awaiting James’
passengers from the standard gauge railway )
Duncan: Come on, come on! It’s already getting too hot for my liking.

( just then, Rusty passes by with a train of stone and smiles at the impatient Duncan )

Rusty: You know, I wonder what’s hotter, the day’s heat or your fiery temper?

Duncan: Och, shut up, Rusty!

( just then, James arrives with his train, scowling at an already furious Duncan as Edward pass by
on the other line with a train of coaches )

Duncan: Took ye’ long enough!

James: Well, excuse me, princess, but I had to wait for extra coaches, what with all these
passengers. So stop complaining like it’s my fault. I don’t wanna deal with this heat any longer
than you.

( the passengers disembark from James’ coaches; among those being the Crystal Gems, Blitz,
Jinks, Snagglepuss, Top Cat, Hokey, Yogi, Angelina, Rarity, Sweetie Belle, Trixie, Antoine,
Diaspro, Lola, Pongo, Tod, Sylvester, Tom, and Jerry )

Amethyst: I still don’t understand why we couldn’t have just gone down to the beach. For crying
out loud, we LIVE near one.

Pearl: Well, I think going out for a picnic in the mountains will be a nice, relaxing way to spend
the day. Wouldn’t you agree, Garnet?

Garnet: At least we have an umbrella. That’s all that really matters.

Duncan: ( blows whistle impatiently ) Come on, hurry up!

Pearl: ( scowls ) Although, I do feel the mode of transport could have been a bit
more...cooperative.

( as soon as all the passengers board the coaches, the guard blows his whistle, indicating for
Duncan to leave )

Duncan: ( blows whistle ) Off we go...FINALLY!

( Duncan huffs out of the station as James gives a grin while Gordon passes by on the other line
with the Express )

( soon, we see Duncan chuffing dutifully through the countryside )

Duncan: I’m overworked, and I won’t stand for it! Honestly, I should be given a pay rise for
this...or at least something that’s equivalent to a pay rise.

( Peter Sam comes down the line with a line of slate trucks in the opposite direction, whistling a
greeting to Duncan )

Peter Sam: Hello, Duncan, you’re looking quite sunny today.

Duncan: ( sarcastically ) Hahaha, where’d ya’ get that one, the pound shop?

( meanwhile, in the coaches, Pearl is looking out the window, taking in the scenery )
Pearl: You know, traveling by rail has a sort of quaint feeling to it. It may be ancient, but I can see
why people would take great interest in something like this. Wouldn’t you agree, Amethyst? (
Amethyst doesn’t respond ) Amethyst? ( sees that Amethyst is zoned out ) Amethyst!

Amethyst: ( snorts ) What? You say something, P?

Pearl: Ooh, never mind.

( soon, they pass a field with the railway and the road run alongside each other. Due to the low
amount of rain, the patch of tall grass have become dry and crisp )

Duncan: Talk about being dry. ( sighs ) Speaking of dry, I’m gonna need a drink at the next water
column.

( unbeknownst to Duncan and the passengers, the grass begins to give off a little bit of smoke as
the sun continues to scorch down on it )

( soon, they reach a little station on the outskirts of the mountains, known as Cromwell Station. The
station also has a cafe for passengers who want food and drinks )

Rarity: At last, refreshments to quench my thirst from this unbearable heat.

Duncan: Ugh, speak for yourself.

Rarity: ( offended ) Why, I never! Come along, Sweetie Belle! I’m sure the company indoors will
be less rude.

Duncan: Bah, whatever. ( proceeds to have his water tank filled up )

Garnet: (bluntly) You know, you could do with smiling a little more.

Duncan: ( sarcastically ) What’s there to smile about? All this heat, you lot cramming up the
coaches, remembering the seasonal timetable? Yeah, I have SO MUCH to be happy about, don’t I?

Garnet: ( dismissively ) Oh, well. I tried. ( turns and walks away )

( after a rather uneventful journey through the mountains, Duncan begins his journey back to
Crimson Lake Station in the late hours of the afternoon )

Duncan: Ugh, finally! As soon as I drop this train, I can have a rest, long in the-( suddenly starts
coughing ). What the?! When did everything get so smokey?! ( coughs again ) And when did the
sky get all grey all of a sudden?

( then, to his horror, he sees that the lineside where he passed by earlier is now ablaze. The hot
sun has finally caused the dry grass to go up in flames and Duncan comes to a stop, coughing all
the while )

Garnet: ( looks out the window ) Yeah...this isn’t good.

Amethyst: Huh? ( also looks out the window ) Holy smokes!

Pearl: ( unamused ) Very funny, Amethyst. ( changes to being worried ) But this is awful. There’s
a fire outside this coach and it looks like it’s spreading fast! And right towards us!
( the passengers look out the window in shock to see a blazing inferno )

Rarity: Oh, goodness me!

Jinks: My God, it’s a fire!

Snagglepuss: Heavens to Murgatroyd, the place is burning up!

Angelina: It’s covered the entire field!

Hokey: What a way to go, burned to a crisp in my prime, woe is moi!

Garnet: ( opens the carriage door ) We’re going in.

Top Cat: Hey, lady! Are you crazy or somethin’?!

Garnet: ( plainly ) Yes.

Duncan: What on Earth are-( cough )-you lot doing ( cough )?!

Garnet: Preferably saving you and the others from getting burnt to a crisp.

Pearl: But how are we going to extinguish these flames? If only we had some sort of water on
hand!

Amethyst: Oooh, if only Lapis were here! We could have really used some of her water stuff!

Duncan: Ahem! I think “I” may be of assistance. In case you haven’t guessed, I’m a steam engine.
And the steam comes from the water in my tank. Maybe if you found a way to use the water from
me’ tank, perhaps that might douse down the fire.

Amethyst: Weellll, I could just turn into an elephant. In fact ( shape-shifts into an elephant ) I just
did. Now, com’here, lil’ yellow guy! I’mma need some of that water.

( as soon as they open the filler cap, Amethyst inserts her “trunk” into Duncan’s water tank. The
little engine shivers at the feeling ( yeahyeahmakethejokesifyouwish )).

Garnet: Ready? ( Amethyst nods in agreement ) RELEASE!

( Amethyst sprays the burning field and soon, the flames begin to decrease. The passengers cheer
from inside the carriages )

Rarity: Marvelous work, darlings!

Snagglepuss: They saved us from being burnt, fried, gettin’ our goose cooked, even.

Angelina: ( sighs with relief ) Thank goodness for that.

( soon the fire brigade arrives to put out the rest of the decreasing flames )

Amethyst: ALRIGHT! Thanks, Duncan! What would we have done without you?!

Duncan: Not much, I assume. But, while I appreciate the gestures, I’d like to remind ye’ all of
something.
Pearl: And what would that be?

Duncan: ( bluntly ) I literally have no water left in my tank. ( looks at Amethyst )

Amethyst: ( notices and blushes ) Oh, yeah...sorry about that, bro.

Pearl: Well, I guess we’re stuck here then. At least until help arrives.

( back at the yards, Rheneas is shunting trucks when a call comes in from Porky )

Porky: Dea-dea-leave those cars, Rheneas, there’s guh-guh-been an emergency up the line!

Rheneas: Oh, what kind of emergency?

Porky: There’s been a fi-fi-fire by the grasslands and Duncan’s str-str-stranded nearby.

Rheneas: ( gasps ) Dear me, is anybody hurt?

Porky: Thankfully, no one was reported as a fata-fata-as being injured or died, just stuck on the
line since Duncan’s ru-ru-run out of water.

Rheneas: Phew, thank goodness for that. Alright then, I’m on my way. ( whistles as he leaves the
yard )

( soon, Rheneas arrives to pull Duncan and his train all the way to the station )

Rheneas: Goodness me! It’s like a bush fire ran through here!

Duncan: Ye wouldn’t be wrong on that front, the heat musta caused the grass ta’ go up in flames.

Rheneas: I see…well, from what I can tell, a certain someone had a hand in putting the fire out.

Duncan: Yeah, I suppose I was resourceful for what it was. But mind gettin’ me home? I dinna
want to stay out here any longer than I have to.

( Meanwhile, at said station, a group of people have gathered around, waiting anxiously,
particularly Exile, Applejack, Pepe, Penelope, Flora, Tina, Alice, Robin, Boo Boo, Benny, Lapis,
and Peridot. Henry is waiting on the standard guage platform, looking slightly on edge at the
reporters waiting to document the event )

Lapis: I hope they’re okay. If I’d been there, I could have helped them.

Peridot: It couldn’t be helped, Lapis. Besides, if they can take on homeworld, then I’m sure a little
fire won’t falter them.

Lapis: Hmm, touché.

Henry: ( squints before his eyes open wide ) Look, I can see them! Here they come!

( the crowd cheers as Rheneas hauls Duncan and his train into the station. As the passengers
disembark, they, Henry’s passengers, and the reporters crowd around the Crystal Gems )

Amethyst: Whoa, hey now! We can’t take ALL the credit. Much thanks to this lil’ guy here.

Duncan: ( grunts ) I’m not little.

Rheneas: You know, I’m proud of you, Duncan. That was a great thing you did today.

Duncan: Well, it was nothing, really. I just swooped in and saved the day is all.

Rheneas: ( rolls his eyes ) Whatever you say, Duncan. Whatever you say.

Duncan: But, thank you, Rheneas. That really means a lot to me.

Rheneas: ( smiles ) You’re welcome.

Duncan: ( gives a genuine smile for the first time that day ) Hehe, yeah…

The End
 Duel

Duel

Written by Historyfan15

[ we open up on a scene of the beach, where Lapis Lazuli is walking contentedly along the shore.
The waves of the water occasionally splash against her as the sound of seagulls call above her. In
the background, Percy is seen pulling a line of trucks, giving a whistle as he does so ]

Lapis: ( sighs ) You know, it’s days like this where I can feel truly at peace with the world. No
worrying about Homeworld, no gems to fight, no one to bother me, it’s exactly the kind of day that
I fancy.

[ just then, two voices voice curse from her right ]

?: Bloody damn it!

?: This sucks!

Lapis: Huh? [ she turns around to see just who the voice is coming from ] That sounds oddly
familiar. [ she walks up to a rock which is hiding the figures, peering ever so slightly ]

?: This is simply outrageous! First, I’m praised for finding the specimen known as “Steven”, and
now my status means absolutely nothing! I swear if I ever get my hands on that disgusting human
body of his, I’m going to slaughter him!

?: I get lost in space for finding that little termite and what do I get in return? Nothing! Just a whole
buncha gaff about how I need to adapt to “peace”, talk about gross!

?: UGH, and it especially irritates me that my wand was confiscated as a result of this “new era.”
Complete and utter bullocks!

Lapis: [ with her mood now soured, she mumbles a little too loudly ] Oh, dear lord, no.

?: Who goes there?! Show yourself! [ the blue springs up her wings and peers over the rock,
sneering at Lapis ] Oh, well if it isn’t crippling depression, Lapis Lazuli .

[ the red gem smirks ]

?: Hehe, good one.

Lapis: [ sacarcastically ] Gee, as if I haven’t heard that one before. Is the little blue fairy from
Hell upset because she lost her little wand? Or is the pimentón still a bit antsy?

Aquamarine: Hmph! One would think someone like you would refuse to align themselves with a
specimen as disgraceful as that Steven .

Eyeball Ruby: Whatever he did to you musta knocked that head of yours good.
Lapis: That Steven actually freed me from a mirror that imprisoned me for years AND healed my
gem when it was cracked. I believe that’s good enough reason to think he means no harm.

Eyeball: [ scoffs ] No harm?! Look at what that ingrate did to me! It’s because of him, my original
purpose means nothing now! All I do now is just...exist.

Aquamarine: Those bloody diamonds fell head over heels from a few magic words from that little
clot of dust.

Lapis: You do realize that your ways were doing more harm than good, right? I mean, I get that
you were just doing your job and whatnot, but this is a time of peace. You can find a new purpose,
one that doesn’t involve violence.

Aquamarine: I don’t need a new purpose. I want my old purpose back, I was made for that
purpose, just like you were made to terraform planets.

Lapis: I know what my kind’s purpose was, but I don’t follow those principles. Why should I? I
have a whole new life where I’m content, where I can be whoever I wanna be. The days of Era 2
are over, no more fighting, no more death, we can all live peacefully now. Why would we want
anything else?

Eyeball: Oh, please. You’ll have me in tears with your sob stories. Now, I know that you’re
connected closely with that Steven. So would you mind telling me just where I could find him?

Lapis: Given how you said that you were planning on killing him, you’re not getting a word out of
me.

Aquamarine: Okay, have it your way, it doesn’t take a genius to guess where he might be, instinct
tells me that he always sticks close to water, much like you.

Lapis: I’m warning you, lay a finger on him and I will jet you both into the next solar system.

Eyeball: Oh, I don’t think we’ll be the ones going anywhere, not while we still have the right to
join forces.

Lapis: Excuse me?

Aquamarine: Allow us to demonstrate, my dear.

[ Aquamarine and Eyeball get close to one another and in a flash of light, the original two gems
form into a red and blue mix with multiple limbs ]

Lapis: What the?!

Bluebird Azurite: Behold, the power of Bluebird Azurite; the combination of shared hatred
between Steven Universe and the Crystal Gems!

[ Bluebird pulls out a sword from their left eye and their wings extend ]

Bluebird: En garde, caillot de gemme!

[ Lapis manages to only just dodge an attack from the fusion as they strike down with their sword ]

Lapis: If that’s how you wanna play it…[ gets into a fighting pose ]…that’s fine by me!
[ Lapis extends her hand out to the ocean as a massive tower of water emerges, throwing it down
onto Bluebird’s path, but the fusion manages to fly over it ]

Bluebird: You’ll have to be quicker than that, Lazuli!

Lapis: Oh, don’t worry, I’m just warming up!

[ Lapis’ water tower turns into chains as she tries to trap Bluebird within them, all the while as the
fusion zips high into the air ]

[ Further down the line and approaching the coast is Gordon with the Express, Henry passes by
on the other line with a goods train as the two expand a whistle greeting ]

Gordon: Ah, what a splendid day. A fast run through the countryside, the open line ahead of me,
and most importantly, nothing in my…what on Earth?

[ the big blue engine notices large gushes of water exploding where the beach would be. The scene
cuts to the gems still battling it out ]

Bluebird: Give it up, you’re no match for the power of two gems! [ swishes in between two of
Lapis’ water sprays ]

Lapis: That’s the thing; you two don’t know about the element of surprise! [ extends one of her
towers to strike Bluebird from behind ]

Bluebird: OOF! You little cheat! [ slashes at Lapis’ column ] You think you’ve got the upper
hand?! Just wait till you see this !

[ Bluebird swoops down with their sword aimed at Lapis’ chest, the blue gem zipping up on her
wings to avoid getting stabbed, although the sword only just makes contact with her dress ]

Lapis: Shoot!

Bluebird: Ready to give up, darling? You know it’s two against one, the odds are stacked against
you.

Lapis: Excuse me, but I think the odds are more stacked against YOU !

[ Lapis uses one of her water fists to smash against a rock face and nab a large rock to chuck at
Bluebird. The smaller gem has only a split second reaction before zipping up to dodge the
oncoming projectile ]

Bluebird: Oi!

[ a loud crash is heard from behind Bluebird ]

Lapis: I meant what I said; I’m not going down without a fight, so might as well pack it in.

Bluebird: Against you? Never! [ pulls their sword out in front for another charge ]

[ Meanwhile, Toby is making his way with his coach Henrietta in tow coming in the opposite
direction when he looks up to see the two gems fighting in the distance ]

Toby: Oh my.
Henrietta: Toby, what’s all that racket up there?

Toby: I think there’s another conflict goin’ on with the Crystal Gems. [ squints his eyes ] By the
looks of it, Lapis Lazuli’s involved.

Henrietta: Oh, is she winning the fight, she’s bound to have an advantage near the coast.

Toby: [ shuts his eyes at a loud splash of water before reopening them ] I think that answers your
question.

[ Lapis and Bluebird are still locked in combat before the former creates a towering column of
water ]

Lapis: Enough! I’m ending this, right here and now!

[ Lapis uses a giant water hand to punch an oncoming Bluebird right down onto the railway
tracks, causing a massive splosh of water to spray for several yards and split apart the two gems ]

Eyeball: [ groans ] That hurt…

[ Gordon’s whistle sounds a mile or so away from where they’re laying down ]

Aquamarine: That’s even worse…

Gordon: OH, GOOD LORD!

[ the big blue engine slams his brakes on as the two gems are still on the line, causing his coaches
to bump into one another and his passengers to be bounced about; Belle and Cinderella’s tea
spills on their table, Yogi and Boo Boo’s sandwiches and creme buns go flying up, Minako Aino
and Makoto Kino are pushed back in their seats, and Kipper and Tiger’s biscuits scatter all over
the place. Gordon comes to a stop just inches away from the stunned gems, opening his eyes and
scowling ]

Gordon: Get out of my way, you’re holding up the Express!

Lapis: [ as she comes down beside the tracks ] Um, that one might have been my fault, got a little
carried away.

Gordon: [ groans ] There’s never any peace when there’s Crystal Gems involved.

[ Toby arrives and is curious about the spectacle taking place. Just then, an angry rambling comes
from one of the carriage windows, revealing Eustace Bagge grumbling with his wife Muriel
coming out the window behind him ]

Eustace: What’s the hold up?! I’ve got places ta’ be and I just got soup spilled all over ma’
overalls!

Muriel: Now, Eustace, I’m sure it’s just something on the line, at least we didn’t hit it or have an
accident.

Eustace: Gaaaaaaah, stupid railway, stupid blocked lines, stupid cheap service,
ehhhhhwatttamah…[ grumbles back into his seat. Sally and Bunnie roll their eyes from the seats
behind the Bagges ]
Muriel: Don’t mind him, dears, carry on with whatever you’re doing, I’m just going back to my
tea…[ holds up her cup ]...or whatever’s left of it. [ goes back to her seat ]

Aquamarine: Okay, so you beat us here, but mark my words, we-

Gordon: [ blows his whistle impatiently ] C’mon, I don’t have all day!

Aquamarine: Hey, don’t interrupt, you primitive hunk of metal!

Gordon: I’ll interrupt if you don’t get off my line.

Aquamarine: [ takes Eyeball by the scruff into the air ] You may have won in the day-

Ruby: -but we’ll still be out there.

Aquamarine and Eyeball: Hating you!

[ the two fly off while everyone watches with raised brows ]

Gordon: [ rolls his eyes ] Oooooh, the indignity. [ blows his whistle and sets off down the line ]

Lapis: [ blinks ] Well, I guess that takes care of that.

Henrietta: I knew she’d do it.

Toby: [ chuckles ] When have I ever doubted you? [ rings his bell and sets off down the line,
leaving Lapis on her own ]

Lapis: [ looks back at the beach ] I guess I can go back to relaxing.

[ the blue gem hovers over the tracks and back onto the sand, laying down while listening to the
waves crashing against the shore ]

Lapis: [ sighs contentedly ] There really is nothing quite like it…

The End
 A Talk Between Dogs

A Talk Between Dogs

[ The scene opens with an overhead view of the city during the evening. Emily is seen crossing the
bridge that leads into the main station with a train of coaches as Daisy is seen leaving from two
platforms away, all while Bill and Ben are shunting in the station yard. It then cuts to the town
square where Rei and Minako are looking through one of the shops’ windows, Top Cat and Benny
are looking at several television screens of another store, Bloom and Stella are walking across the
street from one side while Duchess and Perdita are walking from the other side. In the
background; Balto and Tramp can be seen conversing with one another while Chance and Jake
are eating outside one of the cafes ]

[ The scene cuts to the park where Robin and Little John are walking down the path as Fergus and
Hansel are shown walking in the opposite direction in the background ]

Robin: [ inhales and exhales ] A lovely evening for a stroll, wouldn’t you say, Little John?

Little John: I mean, with the way you’re walking, I can only assume there’s a string in your step
for a reason.

Robin: Well, it might be the cool air, a perfect time to kick back and relax, watch the sunset-

Little John: -and the rest. I know your favorite part about this.

Robin: Hohooooo, you know me too well.

Little John: When ya’ve been with someone for as long as I have, ya’ pick up on a few things.

Robin: Reminds me of our first time.

Little John: Oh, you mean when you leaned against me when we sat together and your face turned
red as a cherry?

Robin: [ pulls his hat down ] Oooooooh, you, of course I’d hear about that, but can you blame me,
you’re as soft as a cushion.

Little John: Well, good to know I’m useful for something, keeping your fuzzy behind warm.

Robin: Hehe, settle down, Johnny boy, there are children here.

[ Robin points to Augie Doggie being pushed on the swing by Doggie Daddy while Bluey and
Bingo go down a slide ]

Little John: C’mon, you know you like it when I tease, you’ve even said it yourself. [ boops
Robin’s nose with the tip of his finger ]

Robin: Aaaaaah, you’re not wrong there…[ looks over to his left to see the silhouettes of a couple
familiar figures sitting on a bench ]...I say, there’s Blitz and Exile. It’s been a while since we
caught up with them.
Little John: Aye, wonder how things have been with ‘em, why don’t we go and find out?

[ the red fox and the brown bear walk over to where a Doberman Pinscher and a blue Siberian
Husky are sat next to one another, sharing a bag of popcorn ]

Blitz: Well, hello zere, long time no see, forest folk.

Robin: Could say the same for you two, ma’ dear, enjoying the evening?

Exile: Indeed we are, got ourselves popcorn from the standski and we’ve been relaxing to watch
the sunset.

Little John: Sounds like a rest cure, glad to see the lucky couple’s still going strong.

Blitz: [ waves a paw gaily ] Oh, you’re too kind, Little John.

Little John: Ya’ know, in hindsight, one would be surprised to think you two would get together
of all people.

Robin: But then again, life does have its fair share of surprises, though even I’m curious.

Exile: Well, is no easy way to explainski, looking back on it, even I couldn’t have predicted that
I’d get so close to Blitz here.

Blitz: Closer than you’d think, mein schatz? Fair to say I didn’t expect the direction we took, but it
was a nice change of pace over what came before it.

Exile: Oh, for sure, to think it all started with one conversation, I think you know it well.

Blitz: Ja, I do, I remember it went something like this…

[ the scene transitions into a flashback, inside the Road Rovers Headquarters where Exile is sitting
on the couch reading a newspaper ]

Exile: “Headline: Trio Defaces the White House, Millionaire Pool Floods Neighborhood”, what
kind of gaff are they putting in the papers these days?

[ Exile blinks at the sound of a crash coming from the hallway. It then cuts to Blitz rubbing the
back of his head while stumbling slightly into the room ]

Blitz: Didn’t have to go that hard, verrückte Engländerin…

Exile: I see someone had a nice time with Colleen.

Blitz: [ sweatdrops ] Very funny, I forgot to laugh.

Exile: What was it this time, that sameski pick-up line that never works?

Blitz: Hey, it’s not my fault if I try to be charismatic, I mean, lookit at me, I’m a work of art. [
strikes a pose ]

Exile: More like a piece of work. [ Blitz scowls with anime dot eyes ] Now if you don’t mindski,
I’m going to return to my paper.
[ Exile puts the paper over his face while Blitz pouts. But instead of flouncing off, Blitz stands for a
few seconds before deciding to sit down on the opposite side of the couch. Exile puts the paper
down with a raised brow ]

Exile: What are you doing?

Blitz: What, I’m sitting down.

Exile: Yes, but why are you doing it here?

Blitz: Well…because I felt like it…

Exile: Hmm…weird…

Blitz: Hmph, okay, what won’t make it weird?

Exile: Prostite?

Blitz: I said, what won’t make it weird, what can I do that won’t make things awkward between us,
will a simple chat be enough?

Exile: [ slightly taken aback ] Oh…okay then. You want to talk with me?

Blitz: Well…I don’t see why not…I mean, we’re the only ones here and…I don’t think we’ve
spoken with just the two of us…

Exile: Actually…it has been a while, hasn’t it…well…what do you want to talk about…?

Blitz: Well…maybe about…stuff…you know like…interests?

Exile: Okay…I like…reading…

Blitz: I like…posing…

Exile: Hmm…that’s interesting…

Blitz: Ja…so is yours…hmmmm, what about favorite part of the newspaper?

Exile: Oh, that’s easy, this strip here. [ points to the funny papers section of the newspaper where a
man is seen in the same position for each panel depicting the weather ]

Blitz: Hmmhmm, das a good joke.

Exile: Hehe, gets me everytime.

[ the two chuckle at this before blinking in synced silence, giving an awkward chuckle each ]

Blitz: You know, when was the last time we spoke…like this?

Exile: You mean…normally?

Blitz: Ja, doesn’t feel like it happens too often.

Exile: Now that you mention it…no, it doesn’t. Usually, we just snipeski at each other.
Blitz: Too often perhaps, and we don’t really interact all that much during off time…then again,
feels like everyone does it.

Exile: Actually…yeah, I don’t think anyone really stops to talk for more than a bit of back and
forth.

Blitz: Do you suppose we could…change that?

Exile: How do you mean?

Blitz: Like, say we got…closer to one another…[ tries to subtly shift closer to Exile ]

Exile: I mean…I wouldn’t be opposed to it…

Blitz: Ja, same here…

[ Blitz’s knee ends up making contact with Exile’s and the two stare at each other…before giving
an awkward chuckle and a small blush on both their faces. Blitz rubs the back of his neck with a
slightly pained expression ]

Exile: Does it still hurtski back there?

Blitz: A little bit, yes.

Exile: Here, let me give you a hand.

[ Exile puts his paws on the back of Blitz’s head and gently rubs the spot where the darker canine
was feeling pain ]

Blitz: [ sighes contentedly ] Das ist gut, das trifft es auf den Punkt…

Exile: Rad, chto ty tak dumayesh'...

[ Blitz’s foot lightly taps the floor and his tongue even hangs out from his mouth before realizing
what he’s doing ]

Blitz: Heheeeee, entschuldigung, ich kam etwas seltsam rüber…

Exile: O net, ty v poryadke, ya pol'shchen, pravda…

[ Blitz settles down to let Exile continue his work, both canines sporting a genuine smile on their
faces. The scene transitions back to present day where the two Europeans are leaning against one
another while Robin and Little John have sat down on the bench next to them ]

Blitz: [ sighs ] That day changed a lot for us, didn’t it…?

Exile: Indeed, for the better, I reckon…

Robin: Ah, yes, it was a lovely story, shows that even the most unexpected of duos can find
genuine company in each other.

Little John: Speaking of which, come ‘ere, you. [ pulls the red fox closer to him ] Would ya’ get a
load of that view?
Robin: Haaa, yes, just in time to watch the sunset.

[ the shot of the duos is seen from behind as they watch the setting sun, leaning onto one another ]

Blitz: Ein Sonnenuntergang, der zu Ihrer Aura passt…

Exile: I sootvetstvuyet vashey prirodnoy krasote…

The End
 Near Misses and Medicine

Near Misses and Medicine

[ the scene opens with a shot of Duck passing by with a train of coal trucks before it cuts to an
outward shot of the main sheds where Gordon and James are resting and then extending to a set of
points. Near to where the line to the big engine shed joins the mainline, there are some special
points. They are called trap points, and the rails don’t go anywhere, but are long enough to derail
anything running away, and prevent it from colliding with engines on the mainline. They are
worked by a very powerful spring, but can be controlled from the signal box when the engines need
to join the mainline on purpose. Henry comes into the scene looking down at the trap points, not
understanding why they’re there ]

Henry: Useless things, they can take them away as soon as they like. [ stops on the turntable to be
turned around ] Runaway, indeed! Why should we want to run away from our nice, warm sheds,
tell me that.

[ Gordon and James glance at each other as Henry backs into the shed, unable to come up with a
rebuttal, so they don’t bother to try as the big green engine looks away, satisfied with his venting ]

[ the scene cuts to another part of the city where Balto is at the hospital, stacking crates of
medicine onto a trolley ]

Balto: Okay, so this shipment needs to be out at 9:00, and then this one needs to be out at 9:15, and
then this one needs to be out at 9:30, and-

?: Enjoying the fruits of labor, wolfdog?

Balto: [ mutters ] Oh, great, just what I needed.

[ standing against the doorway with a toothpick to his sharp teeth is Steele, standing smugly as
ever ]

Steele: You know, you’re looking a bit knackered there, maybe take some weight off your
shoulders and let me show ya’ how it’s done.

Balto: I can manage this lot just fine, besides, if I wanted help, you wouldn’t be the first choice for
it.

Steele: Oh, and why’s that? Worried that you’re not as strong as I am?

Balto: No, it’s because I don’t think anyone would be able to trust you with handling medicine
based on your track record.

Steele: You best not mention that, you know very well that came under specific circumstances.

Balto: Yeah, circumstances in which I had to help, which you refused quite viscerally as I recall.

Steele: I had it under control, I didn’t need you telling me how to do my job.
Balto: Maybe that’s the issue; you don’t know when to call it quits. On anything .

[ at this point, the wolfdog and the malamute have gotten almost up in each other’s faces during
their quarrel ]

Steele: Ya’ know, I’ve got ways of dealing with thorns in my ass.

Balto: Isn’t that typical, threatening with violence, you jocks are so predictable.

[ Cindy Bear comes into the room with a clipboard ]

Cindy: Okay, Balto, I’ll need the Vicodin for Room 256 and…[ looks up to see the scene
unfolding before her ]...oh, am I interrupting something here?

Steele: No, I was just leaving actually, can’t let this one get distracted on the job.

[ Balto scowls as Steele pompously walks out of the room, bumping arms into Yogi Bear walking in
the opposite direction with a box in his hands ]

Yogi: Hey, I’ve got important cargo in this box! [ opens it for inspection ] Phew, still fresh.

Cindy: You alright there, look a little tense.

Balto: [ sighs ] I’m fine, Cindy, it’s just Steele being Steele, always finding ways to wind me up.
It’s rather petty if you ask me.

Cindy: Hmm, I can imagine, if something’s bothering you, I know a fair few gadgets that might
help, hmmhmmhmm.

Balto: Uhhhh, no, I don’t think I wanna go that far, I just need to get back to work is all.

Cindy: Oh, okay, I’ll let you get back to it, just know that there’s a laser gun in my office if you
need it.

[ Cindy walks out of the room, leaving Balto looking puzzled ]

Balto: That woman’s got a weird mind sometimes…

[ nighttime falls as Balto is seen coming out through the hospital entrance. Thomas O’Malley and
Scat Cat can be seen walking away on the street corner ]

Balto: [ yawns ] What a day it’s been. Right, better see what’s on tomorrow’s agenda…[ pulls out
a list of the samples that need to be delivered ]...I guess it’s a good thing I kept these…[ pats his
coat pocket where rattling can be heard ]...right, time to head for home…[ walks away from the
building ]

[ the scene cuts to Henry sitting alone in the sheds ]

Henry: Strange, I’m all on my own…[ yawns ]...I expect the others are on their own duties…[
shivers ]...mind you, it’s a bit cold tonight…and rather lonely…

[ several hours later, the sound of disgruntled mumbling can be heard coming from the right side of
the shed. The noise is revealed to be Daffy Duck, coming up with a fire poker and looking none too
enthused ]
Daffy: It’s my shift as fire lighter, they say, gotta get up at the crack of dawn, they say, gaaaaaah, I
don’t get pay enough for this…

[ Daffy enters the shed where Henry is seen sleeping. Climbing up into the engine’s cab, the black
duck begins to stoke the fire. Henry feels the warmth spread through his boiler, drowsy and
comfortable ]

Henry: [ sighs contentedly ] That’s nice…running away…who’d be daft enough to do that on a

cold morning like this…

Daffy: Wish I could do…[ looks at Henry’s controls and then peers out from the cab in all
directions ]...huh, don’t think I’ve driven one of these in a while…ah, well, couldn’t hurt to give it
a try…

[ Daffy unwinds the brake and moves the regulator…but nothing happens. Even after a few
seconds, Henry doesn’t move ]

Daffy: Well, that was a waste of time…

[ Daffy steps out from the cab in a huff…without closing the regulator. Henry is blissfully unaware,
having gone back to sleep ]

[ the sun is just peeking over the horizon as Balto steps out from his apartment and looks at his
watch: 6:00 A.M. ]

Balto: These early shifts, I tell you…ah, well, best not stall, don’t wanna be late…

[ the scene cuts to Balto waiting at Oak Station, Rarity, Retsuko, Setsuna, Pongo, Bagheera, and
Charlie are waiting on the platform as well as Gordon pulls into the station with the Express
bound for Evergreen Station. Balto takes his seat on the window’s side and watches as the train
begins to depart ]

[ meanwhile, Henry is still asleep in the shed. Unbeknownst to the drowsy green engine, steam is
trickling into his cylinders. Then, very slowly, Henry starts to move ]

[ the scene cuts back to Balto on the train, though his mind seems to be elsewhere, thinking back to
the previous day ]

Balto: Don’t call it quits…on anything…why does that sound so ironic…I mean, I’m persistent,
Steele’s resistant…well, he persists when I resist, almost like it’s back and forth…I don’t know,
I’m probably thinking about this too much…and why am I talking to myself…[ looks back at the
other passengers, but they don’t seem to notice or care ]...oh, well…

[ the scene cuts to Gordon at the front, approaching the yard before the big station. However,
looking over to his right, he gasps at Henry approaching the mainline ]

Gordon: Henry! What on Earth are you doing?! [ blows his whistle loud enough that it wakes up
the sleepwalking engine ]

Henry: [ splutters awake ] Geh! Wha…oh, it’s you, Gordon…GORDON?! Oh, bugger, I’m
moving!

[ Gordon applies his brakes, causing the coaches to bump into each other. Balto in particular is
jolted forward and the bottles spill out of his pocket ]
Balto: OOF! Ah, no!

[ Henry shuts his eyes in preparation for the crash, but instead of running right into Gordon, his
wheels shift over to the left. Henry comes to a stop, leaning a little to one side, a few inches short of
Gordon’s train as the big blue engine screeches to a stop, three coaches over the points ]

Henry: Phew! That was a near miss.

Gordon: What do you think you’re playing at, I almost hit you!

Henry: It wasn’t my fault, I just woke up sleepwalking…wait, my regulator’s open. But I didn’t
move it.

Gordon: Then who did move it?

Henry: The last person I saw was the firelighter, and the man on shift was…ooooooh, Daffy Duck
.

Gordon: Well, at least we know who to report for this.

Henry: And who to never let inside my cab.

[ meanwhile, Balto hastily tries to pick up the spilled pills and tablets on the floor ]

Balto: [ groans ] This is a right mess…why’d so many have to come loose? [ fiddles with a tablet
before seeing a white furred hand pick it up ] Huh? [ looks up to see none other than Steele
standing over him ]

Steele: Need a little help, wolfy?

Balto: Wait, Steele? What are you doing?

Steele: Oh, nothing much, just picking up the pieces of your mess.

Balto: Okay, but…why?

Steele: Well, just because.

Balto: Um, that’s…pretty vague.

Steele: I’d rather not bore you or myself with the details…look, ya’ got your stuff, so I’ll just be on
my way. [ turns to walk away as Balto stares at him awkwardly ]

Balto: Um, Steele…thank you?

Steele: [ stops abruptly before looking back ] Yeah, yeah, whatever…[ walks back to his
compartment with a paw over his face ]

[ as the Express sets off again, Henry looks down at the trap points as workmen run over towards
him ]

Henry: Thank you, trap points. You can stay there just as long as you like.

Balto: [ returns to his seat with a lot on his mind ] Did Steele really…what could he gain from it…
oh, I can’t think this early, just gotta get to work…
[ upon reaching Evergreen, Balto disembarks off the train and looks at the station clock; 6:45
A.M. With a sigh, he makes his way to the entrance and walks off to the hospital ]

The End
 Strike

Strike

[ the scene opens with an overhead shot of the harbor. Oliver is seen pulling in with a train of
ballast with his breakvan Toad at the back. It then cuts to the port where people are walking up
and down the businesses by the sea, Hokey and Ding-a-Ling are looking at a stand of fresh fish,
Applejack and Apple Bloom have recently purchased an ice cream cone each, Aisha and Musa are
having drinks outside one of the cafes, and Bandit and Chili are walking along the railing with the
latter donning a bonnet. In the background, Top Hat is seen hauling the railway barges; Frank
and Eddie while Zebedee is several yards away with a barge of coal. The scene cuts to Baloo
standing near the beginning of a dock ]

Baloo: Back it up…back it up…a little more…

[ Bagheera walks up to Baloo ]

Bagheera: What’s going on here?

Baloo: Ah, Baggy, you’re just in time to witness the new and improved Sea Duck.

[ the scene zooms over to the aircraft, decked out in new paintwork and wings that shine in the
sunlight, being pushed into towed into port by Ten Cents and Sunshine ]

Bagheera: Dare I ask how much this cost you?

Baloo: Ah, it wasn’t anything too bad, just a two grande refurbishment.

Bagheera: Two grande?! What did you spend all that on?

Baloo: Premium seating, new inferior design, and got us a juice bar installed, now Louie can serve
me up on the spot whenever we go out.

Bagheera: I would have just installed a new air conditioning and new seats, isn’t this a little
excessive?

Baloo: Hardly, I thought this baby needed a new leash on life, and so I did, now she’ll be the talk
of the town.

Bagheera: That’s one way to put it, another way is money down the drain.

Baloo: Aaaaah, c’mon, Bags, lighten up a little, I’m sure you’ll change your tune when you get a
look of the inside. [ spins the keys on his finger ] Let’s take it out for a spin.

Bagheera: Alright then, but this better be worth the cost.

[ Baloo opens the door to the aircraft and the two get a view of the inferior. New crimson cushion
seats, twilight painted cargo hold, and a brown counter with seats, even having fruits, blender, and
other assortments already pre-stored ]

Baloo: Now this is an aircraft, almost like a mini apartment.

Bagheera: It is…nice, I will admit, but don’t go overboard, we’re not in Las Vegas.

Baloo: Don’t worry about that, I know how to control my finances.

[ the scene cuts to Spencer dropping off passengers at Elm Station, from the first class coaches
step out Baloo and Bagheera ]

Bagheera: You know, Baloo, I’m a little concerned about your spending as of late.

Baloo: What’s there to be concerned about, we just got treated to one of the finest meals railway
has to offer.

Bagheera: You mean by sampling everything on the menu?

Baloo: I wanted to make sure that I was getting the premium quality for premium service. Those
sleeper units though, hmm…

Bagheera: I enjoy comfort as much as the next person, but the way you’ve been blowing through
cash is not a good sign.

Baloo: You worry too much, Baggy. We both have high-paying jobs, so we should enjoy the fruits
of our labor.

Bagheera: You bought out an entire coach for a trip that’s only twenty miles.

Baloo: With the best seating and beds for our comfort. With the financial aid we’ve got from Khan
Corporations, we can’t go wrong.

Bagheera: Translation: I’m going to spend as much until I go bust.

Baloo: That’s not what you said when they gave you a free pedicure.

Bagheera: [ splutters ] I was too…humored to say anything at that time.

Baloo: Hmmm, I’m sure you were.

[ the scene cuts to Pine Station where Duck is dropping off passengers to board Mike’s train ]

Krypto: Did you hear about the recent news regarding Khan Corps?

Streaky: Oh, yeah, somethin’ about a labor shortage, or a union.

Ace: Can’t say I’m surprised, it was a matter of time before people stopped serving a pompous
jackass.

Streaky: You’re lucky he didn’t hear you say that, Shere Khan’s all kinds a’ scary when you say
something he doesn’t like.

Ace: A brooding posh twit doesn’t intimidate me, I’ve got my ways of dealing with corporate
scum.

Krypto: Regardless, I just feel bad for the people working there, they’re gonna get one nasty
wakeup call.
[ the shot cuts to Mike overhearing the conversation and carries the word down to Rex pushing
ballast hoppers onto the shoot ]

Mike: Say, Rex, did you hear, Khan Corps is going under.

Rex: You mean, Khan Corps, as in, Khan Corporations, by the Shere Khan?

Mike: Of course, what else would I be referring to?

Bert: [ pulls up next to Mike ] What’s all this about corporations?

Rex: Oooooh, nothin’ much, just the latest gossip.

Mike: Just wait till everyone hears about this.

[ Mike whistles and sets off as a buffer transition cuts to Edward taking on coal at the hopper as
Duck passes him ]

Duck: Khan Corps is going under.

[ Duck’s last coach transitions to Edward meeting Emily stopped at a signal ]

Edward: Khan Corps is going under.

Emily: [ to Rebecca at Maple Station ] Khan Corps is going under.

Sylvester: [ having heard the conversation to Daffy ] Khan Corps is going under.

Daffy: Khan Corps is going under.

Alice: Khan Corps is going under.

Usagi: Khan Corps is going under.

Cat: Khan Corps is going under.

Dog: Khan Corps is going under.

Cat: That’s what I just said.

Lola: Under going is Corps Khan.

[ the shot pans out to reveal Lola upside down next to a confused Tina ]

Tina: Um…what?

Lola: Oh, I was just saying Khan Corps is going under backwards cuz I was upside down, ya’
know, lil effect there.

Tina: [ shrugs ] Whateva’ works fa’ you.

[ the scene transitions to the outside of Khan Corporations ]

Baloo: [ off-screen ] Are you kidding?!

[ scene cuts to inside the building ]

Akela: Afraid not, and you know I don’t lie about those sorts of things.

Baloo: They can’t do this! Not now…

Akela: Well, the pilots have gone on strike because they’re unsatisfied with their wages, and Shere
Khan’s yet to say anything on the matter. Afraid this is going to affect us all financially.

Baloo: Oh, God, Bagheera’s never gonna let me forget this.

Louie: I doubt anyone’s gonna forget this, we’re in the middle of a financial crisis, have you heard
from the banks?

Baloo: No, why?

Louie: Well, the investors that were hesitant of pulling away’ve got their clamps on the tiger’s
mouth, no amount of being Mr. Stoic British Man’s gonna shift ‘em.

Baloo: [ facepalms ] I am so screwed…

[ the scene cuts to the meeting room where Baloo, Bagheera, Akela, Hathi, Kaa, and Louie have
gathered ]

Louie: Who wants to bet that Stripes is secretly sweating bullets at the news?

Hathi: Now, look here, this is no laughing matter! We’re all in a crux due to uncooperative staff
and investors pulling out on their deals, we are in serious hot water.

Kaa: I reckon a bit of persuasion should change the tiger’s tune if things get a little heated …

[ Baloo has his paw covering his face as he tries to avoid the expectant expression on Bagheera’s
face ]

Bagheera: Let me be the first to say; I told you so.

Baloo: Please don’t rub it in…

[ at that moment, Shere Khan is seen standing in the entrance with his usual stoic demeanor, the
atmosphere of the room becomes all the more tense as he walks to the chairmen’s seat ]

Shere Khan: Right then, I would like to give my gratitude for all you coming on such short notice.

Louie: You said if we didn’t, we’d be sacked.

Shere Khan: Shut up or you’re fired. Now, as you all know, we’re currently in the middle of a
labor crisis which has affected our finances. The pilots refuse to work because they are unsatisfied
with their wages, and as such, we are losing contracts to both the railway and the ships.

Baloo: Gee, I wonder who’s fault that is.

Shere Khan: Let me remind you that we are twenty stories above the ground and I will not
hesitate to throw the next person that interrupts me out the window…now then, in our current
situation, we will need to find alternative options on dealing with income, the railway has said they
will lend us some of their funds if we can come to an agreement in terms of exporting material.
Does anyone have any further options? [ looks toward Akela ] Akela?

Akela: Why not just increase the wages for the pilots, that’s the reason this whole mess started in
the first place.

Shere Khan: Their wages were satisfactory by my standards, more than a thousand pounds should
be enough to cover their undoubtedly meaningless expenses.

Hathi: I say, I’m all for discipline, but even I have to concede that their outbursts aren’t for naught,
surely you can spare a few extra expenses for the work force.

Shere Khan: My income shall be utilized how I say it will be, if they can’t deal with it, it’s their
loss if I make certain “cuts.”

Bagheera: That won’t solve the problem, if anything, we’d be losing more income.

Kaa: No workers means no income, no income means no business, no business means the rumors
are true.

Shere Khan: What rumors?

Kaa: Oh, dear, you’ve been out of the loop, let’ssssss just say that word has been spread about
Khan Corporations going under…
Shere Khan: We will NOT go under, not even if I have to skin the person who started such
slanderous claims…[ realizes his composure and straightens up ]...anyway, for now, we will have
to split our services to both rail and sea until we’re revitialized our air unit.

Louie: That’s an awful lot of work to do for a simple solution.

Shere Khan: It’ll be doubletime for you if I hear another snarky comment from that mouth of
yours.

Louie: Okay, okay, fine, have it your way, just know that I’ll be there to say “I told you so” once
you’ve come to your senses.

Baloo: [ groans as he plants his face on the desk ] Don’t remind me…

Hathi: Hooooo, lord, this is ridiculous…

[ the scene cuts to Baloo and Bagheera walking out of the building ]

Baloo: With our funding shortened, I’ll have barely enough to pay for rent at this rate.

Bagheera: Hmm, I wonder where that came from, something about a little excessive spending?

Baloo: Hoooo, c’mon, Baggy, be a dear and spare me some help, I’m gonna need it if we’ll get
through this crisis.

Bagheera: Perhaps I could, so long as you make sure to keep your purchases in check.

Baloo: Oh, that’s a guarantee, only on essentials…[ sighs ]...if this gets my plane revoked once
again, I don’t know what I’ll do.
Bagheera: Suppose it’s lucky that you have me around to keep you afloat, we work on this
together and we both benefit from it, or at least until Shere Khan sees sense.

Baloo: Hooooooo, what I wouldn’t give to show that stuck up son of a…never mind, I just need a
drink, my head hurts.

Bagheera: Admittedly, I think I could do with one myself, I need something to get away from all
this tension.

Baloo: “The Olden Days”?

Bagheera: Why not, it’s convenient.

[ as the grey bear and black panther set off down the street, the scene cuts to Shere Khan looking
out the window. The Bengal tiger’s ear flicks upon the door being opened ]

Shere Khan: Who is it?

Kaa: Why, Shere Khan, it’ssssss me.

Shere Khan: Kaa…care to explain what you’re doing in here?

Kaa: I couldn’t help but notice you left one option off the table.

Shere Khan: And just what would that be?

Kaa: Oh, you know…

[ Kaa’s eyes turn to spirals as the scene fades to black ]

To Be Continued…
 A Reliable Source of Income

A Reliable Source of Income

[ the scene opens with a shot of the early morning sun peeking over the horizon, followed by the
sounds of Toon City coming to life. Shops owners flip their signs from “Closed” to “Open”, Huck
pours a pot of fresh coffee into Snag’s mug in their kitchen, an alarm clock is seen going off, only
to be punched by Charlie’s paw as the German Shepard turns around in bed, Donald and Douglas
are seen waking up from inside their shed, and Granny Webster opens up the window still to water
her flowers. The scene then cuts to Baloo and Bagheera sleeping inside their apartment before the
piercing sound of an alarm clock causes Baloo to open his eyes abruptly. The bruin groans as he
looks to the time; 7:00 A.M. ]

Baloo: Arrrrrrgh, five more minutes…[ pulls the cover over his face ]

Bagheera: [ yawns and smacks his lips ] Well, better get up, we’ve got a busy day ahead of us…

Baloo: [ muffled ] Oooooooh, can I just stay in bed?

Bagheera: You know that’s not happening, besides, stay there, and it’s missing breakfast for you.

Baloo: [ pulls the covers down with a scowl ] You’re real cruel sometimes, ya’ know that,
Bagheera?

Bagheera: I try. Now, I’m going in first, and I suppose I’ll be the one cooking this morning,
anytime you’d like in particular?

Baloo: Hmmmm, I suppose anything really, so long as it makes this gut satisfied. [ pats his
stomach ]

Bagheera: Hoooo, you and your gluttony, Baloo. [ walks out of the room to the bathroom ]

Baloo: [ calling out ] You know it’s one of the reasons you like me!

[ the scene cuts to a bubbling pan as Bagheera stirs the eggs with a fork ]

Bagheera: Right, three eggs, two slices of toast, butter, orange juice, should be enough to last the
morning.

Baloo: [ off-screen ] Hey, Baggy, somethin’ smells good in there! [ on-screen ] Oooooooh,
scrambled with extra salt, just the way I like it.

Bagheera: Well, eat up, we’ve got a busy day unloading crates at the harbor, hear they’ve got a
mass shipment of expensive China.

Baloo: Well, you can trust this certified shifter of cargo that all work’ll be carried out with the
utmost care, especially with these arms.

Bagheera: Hmm, indeed…[ looks toward the clock, reading 7:30 ]...we should get a move on, we
need to be there by eight.
Baloo: [ muffled through his toast ] But I’ve still got breakfast to finish.

Bagheera: [ sighs ] Please don’t talk with your mouth full, it’s undignified.

Baloo: Yeah, yeah, sure thing, mom .

[ the scene cuts to Rosie arriving at the harbor with a train of coaches. She stops at Cedar Station
to let off passengers, two of which being Bagheera and Baloo ]

Bagheera: Right, see that load of crates standing by the key? That’s where we’ll be stationed.

Baloo: How do you know all this stuff?

Bagheera: I received a call last evening while you were in the shower, seems a colleague of mine
heard about the current situation and offered us a position to work at the docks. It’ll be steady
income, but we’ll manage regardless.

Baloo: Ah, I see. Well, better get cracking, I guess, we’re in for a long haul.

[ the scene cuts to the duo doubleteaming a large rectangular crate onto one of the flatbeds ]

Bagheera: Steady as she goes, remember, it’s marked fragile.

Baloo: I can read, ya’ know, just don’t get all antsy.

?: Well, well, well, if it ain’t the Grease Monkeys.

Bagheera and Baloo: Huh?

[ sitting on top of one of the crates with a rather bemused expression is a familiar Jack Russell
Terrier, flicking a toothpick ]

Dodger: So, the rumors are true, the place you guys work is going bust, we might become
neighbors.

Bagheera: It’s not as much going bust as it is financially stagnant, especially since we’re working
alongside rail and sea.

Dodger: Yeeeeeah, I figured as much, I just like pulling your chain, though be warned, things can
get pretty dusty around here.

Baloo: What do you mean dusty?

Dodger: My man, this place is full of steam engines, so those cranes often unload a load of coal.
Comes with the territory. [ to Bagheera ] You might be fine, it’ll blend in with your fur…[ to Baloo
]...but you? Might wanna have a rag on hand.

Baloo: Hmmmmm, you wouldn’t happen to spare one?

Dodger: Of course not, I only got this bandana and I ain’t spoiling it, this is prime stuff here.
Anyways, I’m gonna let you boys get back to work, I got me some business to tend to. [ clicks his
tongue and swaggers off ]

Bagheera: You know, I don’t think anyone can match that level of carefree attitude and
carelessness, not even you, Baloo.

Baloo: [ sarcastically ] Hahaha, very funny, Baggy. Now, let’s get this unloaded before King
James V gets posh with us.

[ the scene cuts to James standing next to a large mirror away from his flatbeds admiring himself ]

James: Mmmm, you’re a fine looking engine, aren’t you? Did you get repainted? Oh, I did , thank
you for noticing.

[ The grey bear and black panther glance at each other before rolling their eyes. After several
hours, the two have been called on a lunch break, sitting down at a table with two hot dogs for
Baloo and a plate of fish and chips for Bagheera ]

Baloo: Haaaaaaa, this is always my favorite part of the job, gettin’ to kick back for a little while
and grab some chow.

Bagheera: Hmmm, it may not be fancy, but that stand sells some of the best fish and chips I’ve
ever had.

Baloo: That’s the beauty of Falmouth, they do things simple, yet do ‘em satisfactory, wouldn’t
mind me a sundae afterward, to share of course.

Bagheera: I suppose it couldn’t hurt, you’ve been a good boy after all.

Baloo: [ blushes ] Awww, you know how ta’ get me there.

[ the scene cuts to a montage over the next few days of Baloo and Bagheera working as manual
cargo carriers. First, they unload a few crates from Rebecca’s flatbeds, then Bagheera is seen
operating a crane to lift some steel piles from Warrior’s barge, Baloo is shown holding up three
crates taken from Big Mac’s barge before an encounter with Mac and Bloo running past causes
him to nearly drop his load. The duo are then shown loading crates of fish into the Flying Kipper,
with Henry soon pulling away with the train as soon as the last van’s door is shut. It then cuts to
the bruin and feline putting bags into the luggage compartment on Gordon’s train before the
passengers are seen boarding the train; Knuckles, Shadow, Ami, Makoto, Mao Mao, Charlotte,
Cinderella, Huck, Snag, Jenny, Angelina, Robin, Haida, Tecna, Roxy, Mordecai, and Rigby being
among them. As soon as everything is ready, Gordon sets off, leaving a weary Baloo and Bagheera
leaning on each other for support ]

Baloo: My God, this place just doesn’t stop, does it? Never had to stretch myself like this back in
the cockpit.

Bagheera: That comes in terms of payback as well, think it’s…eleven hundred this week?

Baloo: Yeah, that’ll buy us a couple of drinks and a cupcake, I’m knackered.

?: You know, there’s another way to get paid.

Bagheera: What? Who said that?

?: Look forty-five degrees to your right.

[ the duo look to see a figure hiding within the shadows, identified by a sole eye on their right. They
step out from the darkness to reveal themselves as Wolf ]
Bagheera: Um, can we help you?

Wolf: It’s more of how I can help you. Heard you’re in a bit of…financial stimuli. Wasn’t hard to
hear the news going around.

Baloo: Okay then…what did you have in mind in terms of help?

Wolf: I know of a client that needs some important shipment delivered to them by the crack of
dawn tomorrow, they’ll prefer if it arrives under the cover of darkness due to some…classified
information.

Bagheera: This all sounds rather suspicious, if it involved any illegal activity, I see no reason to
partake in it.

Wolf: Those crates are sealed tight and even I’m not curious enough to try and find out, all I know
is that they’ll pay well in credits, which should help you two out in particular.

Baloo: Well, I’ve dealt with sneaky characters before and always come out strong, so what’s the
damage?

Bagheera: Wait, are you seriously not taking in the consequences of this?

Baloo: Baggy, when have I ever failed to make a delivery, or failed to get out of a tight situation?
I’m willin’ to take my chances with this deal so long as it gets us some extra cash, besides, it’ll be
an adventure.

Bagheera: You’re getting in over your head again.

Baloo: I promise we’ll be safe…hey, you promise both of us will be safe?

Wolf: If anything goes awry, I know of something in my holster that’ll prove useful, along with
some backup.

Bagheera: [ sighs ] Well, seeing as I’m clearly outnumbered, might as well pray for the best.

Baloo: [ pats the panther’s back ] Ayeeeee, that’s the spirit, Baggy.

Wolf: Right, we leave in about half an hour, and make sure to keep on your toes. [ pats the side of
his waist ] Things could get hectic when you least expect.

Bagheera: [ as Wolf walks off ] Hoooooo, what have I gotten myself into?

[ the scene shows a close up of the full moon before it pans down to the docks where everything is
seemingly calm and still…before the Sea Duck pulls into view. It then cuts to Baloo and Bagheera
inside of the cockpit ]

Baloo: Okay, all systems are go, we’re fueled up, have our delivery, all we gotta do is make it and
get our payment.

Bagheera: I’m still worried about the legalities of this whole thing, especially given who we’re
working with.

Baloo: I admit, we could be working with someone less…sketchy, but at least he hasn’t tried to kill
us, that’s good, right?
Bagheera: If that’s the bar we’re setting things at, consider myself lucky.

[ Wolf’s voice comes through the com ]

Wolf: We’re ready to go when you are.

Baloo: Copy that, niner-niner, we’re ready and in position to take off, over.

[ Wolf’s aircraft hovers past the Sea Duck, which follows on after the Wolfen. Rebecca is seen on
her way back to the sheds after a long day’s work ]

Rebecca: [ yawns and then looks up ] Huh?

[ the planes flight over the Bulleid Pacific and into the distance ]

Rebecca: I wonder what’s up…oh, well, the planes, of course, silly, hehe.

[ under the cover of darkness, the vessels make their way over the mostly quiet landscape. It then
cuts to Bagheera looking at the crates in the cargo hold ]

Bagheera: Whoever this client is, I just hope they’re diplomatic.

Baloo: Why are you so on-edge, Baggy?

Bagheera: Hmm, let’s see, we’re accepting a deal from a pilot with a known track record, none of
us know the contents of what’s in those crates, and we have no idea who the people we’re meeting
are like. For all we know, it’s a clear shot into a death trap.

Baloo: Okay, I’ll tell you this; I’ve got my own reservations about this mission, but I’ll see it
through if I have to. Besides, the sooner we get it done, the better.

Bagheera: [ sighs ] I need a cup of tea when this is over.

[ a little later, the planes touch down outside of a pier on the South side of the island. Unlike the
bustling metropolis of Toon City, this area is rather still by comparison, almost desolate by the
looks of the rusty infrastructure and dirty docks. Wolf steps out from his aircraft along with the
crates, Baloo and Bagheera exit with their own set. The black panther eyes the location with
unease ]

Bagheera: This is where your client is? This place looks like it’s been rundown for years.

Baloo: Yeeeeeeah, I gotta agree with Bags here, this don’t look like the most friendly of
neighborhoods.

Wolf: When you’re dealing with the person I am, you’ll know why, there’s a reason why you
don’t see them much in the city.

Bagheera: With how it looks like a vandals’ haven…[ shudders ]...I’m not surprised…

[ without another word, the three set off for their destination. As they go along the decrepit and
splotchy warehouses, chains can be heard rattling, metal screeching, the occasional
undistinguishable creaking, and the feeling of being watched. Bagheera in particular appears
rather anxious and even Baloo has a look of being on edge. Wolf, on the other hand, merely takes
in the surroundings as if they’re normal. Eventually, Wolf looks up to see the warehouse marked
#17 ]

Wolf: This is the place, so try to act natural.

Bagheera: Oh, don’t worry, I will…

[ the three go up to the door and Wolf knocks on it several times. A loud siren is heard as the doors
open. The trio step inside of the warehouse where towards the end of the room, their client is
sitting on top of what appears to be a makeshift throne; a green hedgehog donning a black jacket
with flame signs on his sleeves, green and black shoes, and red sunglasses. The most striking part
of his appearance is the deeply wound scars on his chest, which causes Baloo and Bagheera to
glance at each other. The smaller male notices his current company and flicks the bottle cap of the
liter he is drinking in their direction ]

?: Well, well, well, if it isn’t Wolf O’Donnell. Didn’t know you replaced another set of crewmates
already.

Bagheera: [ murmurs ] Hmph, and I thought Shadow was edgy.

Wolf: They ain’t replacements, Scourge, they’re just colleagues of mine who assisted in getting
these crates delivered for you, especially given the credits implied.

Scourge: Hmm…well, I can see why, surprised tubby didn’t try and savage what was in those
boxes, I can see why he needed the money.

[ some of the people around Scourge chuckle with him, including a kitsune with black head fur,
and donning of a red shirt with metallic attachments, along with a pair of red boots ]

Baloo: Uh, since when did Tails have a twin?

Wolf: So what’s in these crates that ya’ couldn’t tell me?

Scourge: Wouldn’t you like to know…Miles! Open that crate.

[ Miles pulls a crowbar from behind himself and approaches one of the crates, jamming it against
the opening before it opens. Inside is an assortment of food, drinks, and tools ]

Baloo: Wait, that’s what was in ‘em? Why did that need to be classified?

Miles: Perhaps you should take a look around, keeping our cargo is a necessity to get around the
authority. It’s also why we stick to the Southside.

Baloo: Uhhhhh, yes, of course, that makes sense.

Wolf: So, about our payment?

Scourge: [ snaps his fingers ] Alicia, pay these gentlemen their worth.

[ a chipmunk resembling a more rugged version of Sally Acorn steps forward with a tablet in hand
]

Alicia: 4500 credits should be enough to split, at least we got some competent mail service.

Bagheera: Um, yes, quite…well, it’s been a lovely evening, but we should be getting on our way.
Scourge: Oh? Going so soon, why not stick around a while, we can keep each other company…

Baloo: Uhhh, actually, I’m with him, we, we have an early shift tomorrow, soooo, gotta get home
to bed and all.

Miles: Hmph, what a pity.

Scourge: Now, Miles, let’s not be rash, our comrades should be getting on their way, we won’t
hold you up any longer…[ sticks a dagger into his chair ]

Wolf: Okay then, we’ll be off…

[ the three men turn to walk out of the building, all while everyone’s eyes are on them. Scourge can
only grin as Baloo and Bagheera trip and hold onto each other before leaving ]

Scourge: Do come again…

[ the doors to the warehouse close with a loud metallic thud ]

Bagheera: [ lets out a huge sigh of relief ] Okay, that was stressful.

Baloo: Good lord, it was so tense in there, I thought someone should shoot me in the back.

Wolf: I’ve dealt with these people before, they’re a mysterious sort, ya’ never know what they’re
planning or hiding in the shadows…

Bagheera: Never mind about that, let’s just get out of here.

[ at that moment, several shots ring out across the pier ]

Bagheera: WHAT THE?!

Wolf: Ah, for God’s sake, Destructix turf war.

Bagheera: Destructix?!
Baloo: Turf war?!

Wolf: Yeah, it’s to ward off ‘intruders’. [ a shot strikes a barrel several yards from him ] GET
DOWN!

[ Baloo and Bagheera take cover behind some tall crates while Wolf takes cover another and pulls
out his blaster ]

Bagheera: We’re dead, we’re dead, we’re dead, we’re dead, we’re dead.

Baloo: If I ever get out of this, I’m never bragging about my flying again.

Wolf: [ ducks as a shot goes over his head ] Goddamn sons of bitches, there’s easier ways to get
people ta’ leave!

[ suddenly two shots ring from Wolf’s side, revealing them to be Leon and Panther with blasters at
the ready ]

Leon: Having a shoot-off and not inviting me sooner? Tsk-tsk, you know what that means.
Panther: Your fantasies can wait, right now, let’s get these gentlemen out of here. Right this way,
hermanos.

Wolf: Right, you two get behind us, we’ll cover for you.

[ the bruin and feline waste no time in getting behind the Star Wolf trio, climbing aboard the Sea
Duck as quickly as they can while the trio makes for their wolfens. The four planes set off from the
pier and back into the sky ]

[ the scene cuts to later at night as the church bells ring for three o’clock. It then shows Bagheera
and Baloo waddling off the Sea Duck, purely exhausted from their escapades ]

Bagheera: Okay, let me just say that we are never doing something like that again. Ever .

Baloo: You know what, I agree with ya’ there, I’ve had enough excitement to last me a whole
week…[ groans ]...I need to get to bed…

Bagheera: [ sighs ] It’s so late at night…better make the most of what we’ve got in terms of
sleep…

[ as Bagheera and Baloo sluggishly make their way home, Wolf, Leon, and Panther are at the end
of the pier seeing them off ]

Leon: I take it your little delivery was a success?

Wolf: Yeah, we got the goods in…though I have a feeling of what was in those crates wasn’t all
innocent…

Panther: Suspected illegal substances in there?

Wolf: With that lot…for sure…

[ the scene cuts to a few days later outside of Khan Corporations before showing the inside of the
meeting room ]

Baloo: Whatever we got called here for better be good news.

Kaa: Oh, don’t be such a grump, I suspect that Shere Khan will be cooperative throughout the
whole session.

Hathi: You sound oddly sure of yourself there…what are you hiding from us?

Kaa: Me? Hiding something? Hathi, you’re too superstitious sometimes.

Hathi: [ stares intently at the snake ] Hmm…

[ at that moment, Shere Khan walks through the door and takes his seat at the head of the desk ]

Shere Khan: Right then, let’s get down to business, shall we?

Louie: Well, ya’ certainly wouldn’t call us here for a friendly chat, that’s for sure.

Shere Khan: Louie…shut up. As I was saying, I brought you all here to discuss the current
situation, and I would like to announce that the strike is over.
[ the other members of the board give murmurs of approval at this ]

Shere Khan: The wages for pilots will receive an increase of 30%, and there will be some
renovations to the working conditions in addition to management and worker relationships.

Akela: Why, this is wonderful news, but may I ask, what brought this on?

Shere Khan: Well, let’s just say that I had a change of heart after reconsidering my options, and
because this company can’t be run under my rationale alone.

[ Kaa looks from left to right with a satisfied grin ]

Louie: Awww, I knew it, he does care for us.

Shere Khan: Hmmhmmhmm, don’t make me regret my decision .

Bagheera: Well, good to know that all worked out in the end.

Hathi: In that case, we’d better go check on the unit to make sure they’re still in tip-top condition,
yes-what?

Akela: Agreed, and a thanks to our management for refurbishment.

Shere Khan: Indeed, anyway, meeting adjourned.

[ as everyone prepares to leave, Kaa hisses his tongue at Shere Khan to which the tiger straightens
his tie with a sideways glance ]

Kaa: Hmmhmmhmm, a change of heart indeed, I wonder how that came about…

Shere Khan: Not a word…

Kaa: Oh, yes, keep it dark…

[ the scene cuts to Baloo and Bagheera exiting the building ]

Baloo: [ sighs ] Thank God we’ve got all that sorted.

Bagheera: So, looks like you get your luxury back.

Baloo: Gotta hand it to you for thumping into my head about the importance of saving.

Bagheera: Well, where would you be without me? I believe I’m in the mood for a drink.

Baloo: It’s on me.

Bagheera: Hmm, I imagine.

[ the scene transitions not to the end, but instead to later that evening back to the South Port. It cuts
to inside of Warehouse #17 where Scourge is looking at the contents in one of the unopened crates
]

Scourge: The perfect disguise…[ pulls out a large machine gun ]...they smuggled in some fine
weapons if I do say so myself…[ pulls an M41A pulse rifle ]...ooooh, this one’s got my name on
it…
[ at that moment, the com pings from the megaphone ]

?: I take it you’ve acquired our resources?

Scourge: Yeah, I got ‘em all here, those dorks didn’t suspect a thing, and even if they did, they
leave before anything could be discovered.

?: Good to know…

Scourge: Ya’ know, it wouldn’t hurt for you to come in person more often than not, I don’t get the
gist behind this ‘mysterious’ vibe, it’s just me.

?: You know fully well that my cover can’t be blown, the shadows are my domain until the time is
right.

Scourge: Suuuuuuure, just saying, you’re missing out on some crazy good shit here, 20 packs of
Volka, hehehe.

?: How you’re amused by such trivial matters is beyond me.

Scourge: I mean, at least I got some normal interests, I don’t know what you’ve got besides being
Mysterious Mr. M.

?: Perhaps if you wanted to know what I like, you’d come to me personally…

[ Scourge hears the com click off with a nonchalant expression ]

Scourge: Hmph, that guy needs to get out more.

[ as Scourge pops one of the bottles open, Fiona walks into the warehouse looking scruffy ]

Scourge: What the hell happened to you?

Fiona: Don’t get me started, I just need to cool off, pass me one of those, would ya’?

Scourge: Hmph, I don’t typically to share, but alright. [ passes one of the bottles to the vixen ]

Fiona: Hmm, got some fine taste from our latest delivery.

Scourge: Yeah, to wreaking havoc and chaos.

Fiona: Kudos to that.

[ the hedgehog and the vixen clink their bottles together as the scene cuts to the edge of a cliff
where a silhouetted figure is seen watching over the full moon with various shots of the forest as he
talks ]

?: This island…it’s not grasped the concept of reality…everyone living in blissful ignorance…false
peace…good things…they just don’t come to those who wait…to wait is to delay…to delay is to
never achieve…that will change…one way…or another…

[ a close up of the figure’s eyes reveals them to be black with yellow pupils ]
The End…?
 Sylvester

Sylvester

[ The scene opens with a view of the cliffside where Skarloey is seen pulling a passenger train up
the mountain, followed by a shot of Thomas with Annie and Clarabel and Toby with Henrietta
passing each other. It then cuts to a shot of Sylvester walking down the street. If you were to ever
run into the tuxedo cat, it wouldn’t be wrong to think of him as one of the unluckiest people in the
whole city. One way or another, something would always be going wrong with him, whether or not
through any fault of his own. Such instances include a shot of him being trapped in a structure of
steel beams that fell from a crane, being distracted by an ad for fried chicken which causes him to
fall into an open sewer with no warning sign, or pulling a Marilyn Monroe as the subway vents
blow his fur up ]

[ the scene cuts to the inside of an apartment where a fan is slowly turning, panning out to reveal
Sylvester laying down on the couch ]

Sylvester: [ sighs ] It’s so hot, I’m practically melting. Can’t this fan go any faster? [ presses the
button on the remote, but the fan’s speed only increases by a couple knots ] Well, that hardly
makes a difference. [ presses on the button several times ] Come on, just a little faster. [ the fan
finally begins to turn faster ] Ah, that’s more like it.

[ the fan begins to wobble on the ceiling ]

Sylvester: Um, I don’t think that’s right.

[ the ceiling begins to crack ]

Sylvester: Oh no, I just got that roof refitted.

[ several bits of plaster crumble down on the couch ]

Sylvester: OH! And I just replaced that couch! [ tries to stop the fan by pressing the button ]
Ooooooh, why won’t it stop? What kind of cheap thing is this?!

[ the fan begins to sway on its hinge ]

Sylvester: Hooooo, this is not good, not good at all!

[ the fan breaks loose from the roof and begins to fly across the room all on its own, followed by a
large chunk of plaster collapsing on Sylvester’s couch ]

Sylvester: HELP!!! What am I gonna do?! Where am I gonna go?!

[ Sylvester runs back and forth across the room as the fan pursues him, it then cuts to a shot of the
feline hiding under a table as the fan seems to miss him ]

Sylvester: Oh, sufferin’ succotash.

[ the fan starts to tear through the table as Sylvester rushes out from under it and into the other
room. Quickly, he dials the phone for repair services ]
Sylvester: Hello, operator! I’ve got an S.O.S. on hand, repeat, S.O.S. on hand, can you hear me?!

[ a voice comes through the other side, cutting to Yakko Warner at a desk ]

Yakko: Yeeeeeello, and thank you for calling Air Bros. How may we be of service today?

Sylvester: Yes, I’ve got a fan on the loose, it broke free from my ceiling and-

Yakko: How did your fan break from the ceiling?

Sylvester: I don’t know! It’s got a mind of its own, and it’s tearing up my-

Yakko: Okay, I’m registering you as a Code 1993, we-

Wakko: [ snatches the phone from Yakko ]-will be sending a repairman as soon as we can, just sit
tight, my good man.

Yakko: Hey! I was in the middle of a call there!

Wakko: You took the last three, it’s my turn now!

Sylvester: Um, hello, anyone?

Yakko: [ tries to pull the phone back ] I’m the better speaker!

Wakko: [ pulls the phone back as well ] I can sell more than you!

Dot: [ picks up the phone while her brothers continue to bicker ] We apologize for the delay, my
brothers are currently being, how you say, dum-dums, please hold.

Sylvester: Wait, what?!

Dot: Thank you.

Sylvester: Nonono, I’m still-[ hears the phone being hung up ]-DON’T LEAVE ME HERE!!!

[ the fan cuts through the door behind Sylvester ]

Sylvester: AH, NOT AGAIN!

[ the feline rushes to the window as the fan breaks through the door ]

Sylvester: I’m trapped, what now?! [ looks out the window to see the apartment ladder ]
Oooooooh, it’s worth a shot. [ pulls up the window and leaps onto the ladder just as the fan soars
overhead ] Haaaaaaa, finally, it’s over…

[ the ladder suddenly unhinges downward, sending Sylvester rocketing down before stopping three
stories from the ground floor. The tuxedo cat anxiously looks down at the street below and gulps ]

Sylvester: Oooooh, if only I had something soft to land on…[ spots Marvin and Pete moving a
mattress below him ]...aha!

[ Sylvester hops off the ladder and right onto the mattress, startling the martian and puma, twirls
in the air, and lands on his feet ]

Sylvester: A perfect landing. After all, cats always land on their-

[ a splash of red paint drops all over the black and white feline, coating him in crimson. The scene
cuts to Brain and Choo Choo painting over the apartment’s sign ]

Choo Choo: Hey, Brain, I need a little extra red on this letter here.

Brain: Durrrr, here ya’ go.

[ the orange cat hands the bucket over to the pink feline, only to find that it’s nearly empty ]

Choo Choo: What happened to the paint, this can’s barely got anything for half a letter.

Brain: I dunno, maybe it spilled.

Choo Choo: I wonda’ who’s fault that was…[ looks down at Sylvester ]...uh oh. Sorry about that!

Brain: Durrrr, yeah, sorry, little slip of the brush.

Sylvester: [ as the paint trickles off his nose ] Why is it always me? Errrrrrr…

[ the scene cuts to Sylvester reentering his apartment, finding it to be a complete mess; cracked
roof, broken furniture, messy floor, walls slashed, shattered picture frames. The tuxedo cat just
gives a heavy sigh before walking into the bathroom. He turns the crank on for hot water and then
steps into the shower to clean the paint off ]

Sylvester: Why am I the one with all the bad luck, if it’s not one thing, it’s certainly another. I’m
not even a full black cat, I’ve got some white on me…[ sighs ]...what I wouldn’t give for a lucky
charm…

[ the next day brings overcast skies and rain, lots and lots of rain. Sylvester is seen walking while
Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash pass him on the other side. At that moment, Percy speeds by with a
train of mail vans, kicking water onto the sidewalk, of which Sylvester is currently in the path for ]

Percy: Oops! Sorry, Sylvester, I didn’t see you there!

Sylvester: [ spits out water ] Of course you didn’t…geeeeeugh, just my luck, init? Rainy day,
measly umbrella, still soaking wet…

[ suddenly, Sylvester trips over something and falls onto the pavement ]

Sylvester: Ow! Who’s leaving junk on the…huh? [ looks to see that he tripped over a horseshoe ]
What’s this doing in the middle of the street…[ looks to his left, only to see Angelina and Alice
walking away. Then looks to his right to see Thomas O’Malley and Scat Cat walking on the
opposite side ]...hmm, maybe…nah, who am I kidding, it’s just some random junk…buuuuuut I
guess since there’s no owner, might as well keep it in my pocket…oh, joy…

[ as Sylvester walks off, he is unaware of the puddle at the end of the sidewalk, but before he can
step into it, an arm pulls out in front of him ]

Pepe: Uh-bup-bup, lucky I caught you, mon bon monsieur, you almost got drenched, allow me to
escort you across ze street.

[ Sylvester blinks as he finds himself being carefully escorted to the other end of the street ]

Pepe: There you go, mon cher, safely across, I bide you adieu. [ gives a kiss to Sylvester’s paw and
struts off like normal ]

Sylvester: Um…that was something…[ shrugs ]...it’s Pepe, why question anything he does at this
point?

[ the scene cuts to Evergreen Station where Sylvester is standing in line at the ticket booth, behind
him are Georgette, Prince John, Jinks, Lapis Lazuli, Double D, and Amy Rose. Gordon is at
Platform One with the Express while Nia is sitting at Platform Three with her own coaches. After
Charlotte takes her ticket, Sylvester walks up where Frankie the clerk arranges the feline’s ticket
only to scowl ]

Frankie: Oh, dear.

Sylvester: What’s “oh, dear”?

Frankie: Coach is full.

Sylvester: [ sighs ] Guess that means I’m missing my train after all.

Frankie: Not necessarily, just that we are gonna upgrade you to First Class.

Sylvester: [ surprised ] Oh, really?

Frankie: Yep. [ hands the feline a Business Class ticket ] Enjoy your trip.

[ as Sylvester walks away from the ticket booth, Georgette and Prince John glance at him ]

Prince John: I don’t believe it, they’ll give business class to any commoner these days.

Georgette: I just hope the coach remains intact if he’s going to be in it.

[ Sylvester walks up to the first coach on the train, guided in by the guard. He looks to his
compartment number #4 and walks into it; red cushion seating, luggage racks, even a table with
the menu for dishes. He settles down with a content sigh ]

Sylvester: This day’s turned out quite a bit…[ looks toward the menu and finds the first course on
the entrees section reading “smoked salmon & cucumber sandwich” ]...mmm, first class has its
perks.

?: I suppose it’s lucky our compartment isn’t #13.

Sylvester: Hmm?

[ outside the room is a familiar red and purple striped feline, looking at Sylvester intently ]

Sylvester: Um, hey there…you wanna sit down?

Katz: Yes…

[ Sylvester watches Katz sit on the opposite side to him, all while keeping that hypnotizing gaze.
The tuxedo cat can’t help but feel a little unnerved as his guest remains silent. The shot cuts to
Gordon whistling and beginning to set off from the station before cutting back to Sylvester and
Katz staring at each other ]
Katz: So…what brings someone like you to this side? Normally, a person of your status would be
back in Economy.

Sylvester: Well, funny thing happened, economy was full, so I got upgraded to First Class. Call me
lucky, I suppose.

Katz: Hmm, humorous…lucky indeed…almost convenient…

[ the service attendent arrives in the form of Kipper, dressed in a red valet outfit ]

Kipper: Afternoon, gentlemen, anything I can get for you?

Sylvester: Oh yeah, I’ll take what’s at the top; “smoked salmon & cucumber sandwich.”

Kipper: Excellent, and you, sir?

Katz: The same thing…

Kipper: Of course, I’ll be back in a bit, enjoy the ride.

[ the shot cuts to an overhead view of Gordon crossing the viaduct while James passes by on the
other line with a train of vans. It then cuts back to the inside of Sylvester and Katz’s compartment,
the former in particular patting his stomach in satisfaction ]

Sylvester: [ sighs ] There ain’t nothin’ like Business Class, is there?

Katz: When you’ve been in it enough times, you get a certain feel after a while.

Sylvester: [ pulls out the horseshoe ] Ah, must be from this.

Katz: A horseshoe?

Sylvester: Yeah, ever since I tripped on the thing, I’ve had nothing but good luck, and what a time
to come into my life.

Katz: Interesting…though I highly doubt that a horseshoe would be causing all your good luck.

Sylvester: Well, for as long as I’ve had it, everything’s been going my way, so I think I’ll hold
onto this thing for…well, probably forever.

Katz: [ rolls his eyes ] Do whatever you like, not that I could stop you…

[ the scene cuts to the Gordon arriving at Elm Station, with Spencer leaving in the opposite
direction, and Daisy waiting at Platform Five. Sylvester is seen getting out from the coach and
taking in the scenery of Elm Central, a destination spot reminiscent of Toon City’s old days ]

Sylvester: Well, no time like the present, in fact, I think I’ll treat myself.

[ a montage plays over Sylvester’s travels, ranging from the best seating for a film in the theater,
his choice of music being heard throughout the diner, and getting the last scoop of cookies and
cream at the ice cream shop. It cuts to the tuxedo cat walking back along the path to the station ]

Sylvester: [ sighs contentedly ] What a day it’s been, I don’t remember the last time I felt this good
about myself. [ yawns ] Now’s the time to head back home, I reckon.
[ the scene cuts to the station where the passengers are boarding the express back to Evergreen.
Sylvester follows Diaspro, Pink Panther, Jasmine, and Sally Acorn into the Business Class coach
where he sits back down into the compartment in which he came from ]

Sylvester: [ yawns ] Feelin a bit tired, init…maybe I’ll just…take a catnap…

[ Sylvester dozes off with a light snore, even as Gordon whistles and departs from the station back
to the city…the feline’s slumber is rudely interrupted as a sharp jolt causes him to fall onto the
floor ]

Sylvester: GEH! What happened, what’s going on?

[ the feline notices that the sky has become dark from the original evening hue, but the train has
stopped in the middle of the line. Sylvester opens the window to find cows strayed across the
mainline. Gordon at the front is none too pleased about the circumstances ]

Gordon: Oooooh, the indignity, why is it always cows?

Sylvester: How long are we gonna be stuck out here?

Gordon: Till that blasted farmer comes to claim his cattle, the bloody git should put up a more
sturdy fence to keep them secure…

Sylvester: [ sighs…but then remembers ] Wait, we’ll be out of here sooner than later.

Gordon: Eh, what do you mean?

Sylvester: With my lucky horseshoe, a rescue will be here pronto.

Gordon: A lucky horseshoe? Where?

Sylvester: [ digs through his pockets ] It’s right…wait, it’s here somewhere…hold on, what…

[ Sylvester shuts the window as Gordon rolls his eyes . The tuxedo cat desperately searches
through the whole compartment ]

Where is it? Where is it, where is it, where is it?! It’s GONE!

[ half an hour goes past before the cows are shooed off the line by a stern Barnyard Dawg. Gordon
smiles at this, but inside the coach, Sylvester is anything but smiling, teetering back and forth ]

Sylvester: It’s gone, it’s gone, I can’t believe it, my one chance at good luck and it’s gone…[
groans ]...just when things start to look up too…

[ as the Express gets underway once more, Sylvester leans against the carriage window solemnly
staring out at the passing dark countryside. As soon as the train pulls into the station, Sylvester
exits from the coach and silently makes it back to his apartment. Upon entering the room, he
silently makes his way over to the couch and plops down on it ]

Sylvester: Oh well, guess it’s back to the same old same old…[ looks up at the still cracked ceiling
]...yeah…

[ the next morning, Sylvester gets out of bed as usual, giving a heavy sigh as he makes his way over
to the bathroom. He looks into the mirror with a stoic expression before splashing his face with
water. The scene then cuts to him exiting the apartment before a crash is heard. The feline looks to
see a grand piano come loose on the support, rolling towards him. Instead of running out of the
way, Sylvester just stands to brace for impact…only for the piano to come just inches away from
hitting him. He opens his eyes cautiously to see himself still in one piece ]

Sylvester: Huh? Strange, that thing would have normally run over me by now.

[ at that moment, Marvin and Pete come running up the street ]

Marvin: My apologies, earthling, we were lifting the piano onto a truck when someone forgot to
pull his end without getting distracted.

Pete: I wasn’t distracted, I just saw this really pretty butterfly, like you shoulda seen it.

Sylvester: Huh…I mean, no one got hurt, specificially me, so there’s no harm done.

Marvin: I see…well, let’s get this piano back, and this time, keep your mind on the task.

Pete: Sure I will, I was built for heavy lifting.

Marvin: [ as the two roll the piano back ] Not with that figure, you aren’t…

Sylvester: Well…maybe luck is just a thing that happens…I think I’ll treat myself…

[ Sylvester walks off with a strut in his step before the scene cuts to similar circumstances from the
beginning with the tuxedo cat lying down on the couch beneath the fan ]

Sylvester: [ sighs ] Turn this up a notch…

[ Sylvester presses a button on the remote for it to speed up and this time it does…as soon as it
starts to wobble, Sylvester pulls out a rifle aimed at the fan, causing it to straighten up ]

Sylvester: Much better…I wonder, whatever happened to that horseshoe…

[ the scene cuts to a dark room with a single lamp shining on the desk. A horseshoe is placed under
it, a few marks of red visible. The shot pans up to reveal Katz ]

Katz: I feel very… lucky today…

The End
 Do Me a Favor

Do Me a Favor

[ The scene opens with a shot of the harbor at dusk, a few people are walking about the street that
follows the shops and restaurants. Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy are standing outside the ice
cream shop, Ed, Edd, and Eddy are seen by the pier with the leader having cast a line into the
water, Amethyst receives her order of something from a fast-food stand, Penelope Pussycat and
Snow White are seen leaving one of the shops, and Honest John and Gideon are peering over one
of the street corners in search of targets to con. It then cuts to a lone Schnauzer mix walking down
the street with a strut in his step; Tramp, or “the Tramp” as he’s otherwise known ]

Tramp: [ inhales and then exhales ] The harbor at dusk, one of my special places to come by, if
ya’ know what I mean, tck-tck .

[ Tramp walks to where Super Snooper and Blabber Mouse are inspecting a lamp post and
underneath a table, looking rather bemused at the detectives ]

Tramp: Well, well, well, if it ain’t my favorite detectives, inspected every spot of dirt on the
ground for clues yet?

Snooper: As a matter of fact, my associate and I are currently in the middle of an investigation.

Tramp: Oooooh, color me intrigued, what was it this time; stolen ice cream cone, missing box of
fish, some jewel a rich guy let slip out from his pocket?

Blabber: Nope, we solved that case last week, we’re onto something big here.

Snooper: We’ve been informed about possible suspicious activity goin’ round these parts, some
report about a cherry bomb goin’ off in one of de’ alleys.

Tramp: Wait, cherry bomb? So why are you looking at the ground of all things?

Snooper: A criminal always leaves evidence at the scene of the crime, aha, what do we have here?

Blabber: Whatcha’ find, Snoop?

Snooper: [ holds up a green strand] Dis here, Blab. Appears ta’ be green hair of sorts, stiff feel to
it, possible lack of management in terms of hygiene.

Blabber: Maybe there’s a gangster in the area.

Snooper: More than one I reckon.

Tramp: Well then, you two carry on with your little…thing, I’m just gonna head off now. [ begins
to walk away ]

Snooper: You keep safe, citizen.

Tramp: Ya’ know my name, you can say it.

Snooper: Alright, keep safe, Tramp.

Blabber: You know, I thought “tramp” was an insult.

Snooper: Technically it is, but that guy makes it roll off the tongue not to question it.

[ Tramp continues down the path while Daria and Jane walk in the background on the other side,
turning the cover before one of the alleys ]

?: I guess the apple don’t stray too far from the tree.

Tramp: [ halts ] Excuse me?

[ Tramp looks to see a silhouetted figure hidden in the depths of the alley, although the voice is
familiar ]

?: Ya’ know, I’d expect some kinda greeting, a “hello”, or somethin’ along those lines…guess
we’re still not at “that stage”...

[the figure steps out from the shadows, revealing to be a Doberman and Rottweiler mix ]

Tramp: We’ve not been at “that stage” for ages, and I don’t see why I even need to be there for
any reason.

Buster: Hey, now, no need to be snippy, I ain’t doin’ anything to you, now am I? Does the mere
sight of me annoy you, send a twitch up your spine?

Tramp: Hmph, so you’re a comedian now, isn’t that fitting?

Buster: Ya’ know, I seem to recall you laughin’ at my sense of humor, back when you had one
yourself.

Tramp: I can tell a wisecrack or two, just that you’re not my target audience.

Buster: Sooooo, does that entail-

Tramp: EH! We are not discussing that, so keep it tucked in .

Buster: I gotta ask, when are you gonna stop runnin’ away from the past, and why you gotta treat
it like some stain on your name, it just don’t make any sense to me.

Tramp: That’s because you’re not seeing it from my perspective, I have an image to keep up.

Buster: What image? Being a regular do-gooder to fade into the crowd, what’s so special about
that?

Tramp: You wouldn’t know, you’d rather be stuck at rock bottom than see life beyond the “glory
days”.

Buster: I could tell you were actually enjoying yourself back then, not like now, just like all the
rest.

Tramp: Could say the same for you…I’m off, do me a favor and don’t follow up.

[ With that, Tramp snorts off from Buster, leaving the latter to scowl at the departing grey canine ]
Buster: “Could say the same for you”...baaaaaah, dumbass…

[ Buster walks in the opposite direction, kicking a stone to the right side of the street ]

[ the scene cuts to Balto and Fox standing outside “Mary’s Lighthouse” as the latter looks down at
his watch ]

Fox: Where is that Tramp, we’ll miss our table if he doesn’t hurry up.

Balto: [ looks to his right to see Tramp walking towards them ] Oh, there he is, over here!

Tramp: [ looks up to see the wolfdog calling him ] Ah, you two didn’t wait around for me, did
you?

Fox: Very funny, aren’t you?

Tramp: Ah, what’s got you so jaded?

Fox: We were just wondering what kept you.

Balto: You mean you were wondering what kept him.

Tramp: Well, I ran into two spots, the “Daring Detectives” uncovering some random mystery and
then running into…him.

Balto: Oh…do you…?

Tramp: I don’t really wanna talk about it, you know how I feel about that.

Balto: Okay, just wanted to make sure.

[ at that moment, Jenny opens the door behind them ]

Jenny: Heard something about a table for three?

Fox: Yeah, that’s us.

Jenny: Ah, right this way, gentleman. [ holds the door for the other three to enter ]

[ the scene cuts to a panning shot across the restaurant; Yogi, Mao Mao, and Rita at the bar,
Robin Hood and Sly Cooper sitting at one table, Rei and Minako sitting at the table next to them,
and finally Balto, Tramp, and Fox sitting at the table behind them ]

Fox: So, Falco was telling me “I fly better than you.” I said; if you’re better, then how come I’m
the one needing to save your tail all the time?

Balto: Hehe, reminds me of when Kaltag tried to assert being the new leader when I started up, I
don’t think he can track through the snow as I can.

Fox: Guess that makes two of us, What about you, Tramp…Tramp?

Tramp: [ blinks ] Huh? Oh, yeah, yeah, whatever you guys were saying?

Fox: Are you sure, you’re alright, you seem a bit…put off?
Balto: Still thinking about earlier?

Tramp: What, no, of course not, I’m just…thinking about clouds.

Balto: Riiiiiight…you know, something just struck me, don’t all of us have an adversary of sorts?

Fox: Yeah, you’ve got Steele, Tramp’s got Buster, and I’ve got Wolf.

Balto: The strangest thing happened between me and Steele the other day…as soon as I tripped, he
caught me and then went about his way as usual…in fact, he’s been less on the “offensive”, you
could say.

Fox: I mean, I’ve not had to deal with Wolf like that for some time now. Either I’ve not seen him,
or he hasn’t engaged with me directly…I don’t know if I want him to based on what could happen.

Tramp: Or you’re just overthinking this, both of you. If they wanna keep dropping hints, that’s
fine, I’m just not going to take anything from Buster.

Fox: Um, dropping hints?

Tramp: You know what I mean, I wouldn’t be surprised if they all met up together to discuss this
plan, do it to each and every one of us.

Balto: Um, okay then, we’re doing quite a bit of speculation here, we don’t know for sure what’s
going on, so why don’t we change the subject?

Tramp: [ sighs ] Fine, I don’t feel much like talking more about this.

Fox: Fine by me.

[ the scene cuts to the interior of a pub, the shot panning over some of the other patrons present;
Pamela Bondani, Jasper, and Fat Cat sitting together at the bar, Scar and Shere Khan sitting
together at the table while Sombra and Chrysalis are sat, and then several feet away is a booth
sitting three people; Buster, Steele, Wolf ]

Buster: Do me a favor, he says, don’t follow up, he says. Why is that mutt so damn stubborn?

Steele: Ain’t that the gist with drama queens, they never let you hear the end of it. Trust me, I can
never forget. [ takes a gulp of his drink ]

Wolf: I know his sort, they keep hiding what they don’t wanna hear until it finally comes to a
head.

Buster: I just wish he’d stop playing so hard to get, it’s been ages, you’d think someone would
move on by now.

Steele: Well, one thing’s for sure, the longer he goes at it, the more he’s gonna be tempted,
perhaps play into his little mind game and flip the tables on him.

Buster: Believe me, I’ve been tryna’ to do that for a while now, but it’s like he’s got a layer of
concrete around ‘im, blocks out my smooth tongue if ya’ know what I mean.

Wolf: I think the element of surprise is more what you wanna go for, do something he wouldn’t
expect, and then you have him in a spot where you can say what you want, have him right in your
hands like puddy.

Buster: I mean, I could always for the “behind the shoulders” approach, be funny to see him react,
though unexpected…well, if I see an opportunity, I’ll go for it.

Wolf: Consider you’ve got my support while I deal with matters of my own, I know this one’s got
something.

Steele: Hey, that’s just my thing goin’ on, it’s nothing too outta the blue.

Wolf: Call it what you like, just to let you know I’m more perceptive than you think. [ takes a gulp
of his drink ]

Steele: Yeah, well, you do that…

[ the scene cuts to the outside of the pub as Buster and Steele are seen heading off in one direction
while Wolf heads off in the other ]

Steele: I tell you one thing, for all the stuff that goes on with me, it’s nice to kick back, have a
drink, and talk shit about people behind their backs.

Buster: Hehe, I hear that, brother, I give props to you bein’ an asshole and copin’ to it.

Steele: Hey, once you’ve got the label, ya’ sorta just live with it, not like I care what people think, I
do what I wanna do.

Buster: Plus, at least you’re honest for one thing, weird how people like you accomplish that more
than people who think they’re all about that moral compass shit or whatever.

Steele: Aaaaah, pretentious bastards…still, hope you can get through with whatever that Tramp’s
throwin’ at you.

Buster: Hmm, I can only hope so, too, but we’ll see…I might even have alternative options if it
goes south.

Steele: [ taps Buster’s shoulder ] Aaaaaah, you cheeky scout.

[ the camera pans up to the night sky before it cuts to atop one of the buildings looking over the
city. The next morning is met with a shot of Henry passing by with the Flying Kipper on the
elevated tracks that run by several buildings. Hiro passes by on the other line with a goods train as
the shot pans up to an apartment window, showing the inside of Tramp’s bedroom, the grey canine
wrapped in a cluster of a blanket before waking up with a smack of his lips ]

Tramp: [ yawns and stretches ] Ah, boy, what a night…

[ Tramp gets up out of bed and proceeds to walk to the door before stopping before his mirror. He
decides to pose in front of it ]

Tramp: Hmmmm, aren’t you a cute lil thang…? [ stretches his leg out ]

[ the scene cuts to Tramp turning on the crank for the hot water in the shower ]

Tramp: There’s something you will just have to learn, if you play with fire, you’re gonna get
burned…
[ the grey canine lathers his head and his body while giving a sigh at the feeling of warm water on
his fur ]

[ the scene then cuts to an area filled with piles of junk and scrap, with a crane dumping out a
recent heap of broken pipes. Diesel is seen shunting a set of trucks full of rusty metal next to the
crane as a tire is thrown right onto a stack of other tires ]

Buster: And he sticks the landing once more!

[ at that moment, Buster hears two other men talking as they carry what appears to be a large
cylinder on their shoulders; a large yellow striped cat and a smaller orange cat ]

Jake: Ya’ know, I could make something new out of this thing.

Chance: I think I’ve already found a use for it.

Jake: Pardon?
[ Chance lowers the pipe for it to catch on Jake’s shirt, pulling him up ]

Jake: He-Hey!
Chance: Look, everyone, it’s the circle of life, come one, come all.

Jake: Chance, put me down!

Chance: Hehehe, c’mon, I’m just joshing here.

[ Chance sets Jake back down on the ground before feeling the pipe strike his chest ]

Chance: Oh!

Jake: Now we’re even.

Chance: Aaaah, you’re a jerk sometimes.

[ Buster watches the spectacle rather bemused, then shields his eyes from the sun up in the sky ]

Buster: Man, this place don’t let up in the summer, don’t it? Ah, well, better get them barrels
sorted.

[the scene transitions to Tramp walking through Bluth Avenue where he’s minding his own
business when a rustle sounds from an alleyway]

Tramp: Huh? [ looks in the direction of the noise, but sees nothing in it ] Buster, if that’s you, I’m
not falling for it…hello…okay, I think I’ll just…be on my way…

[ Tramp walks away, but does it quicker than before, as he only just misses something rising up
from a trash bin. The scene cuts back to Buster in the junkyard, arranging a set of old wheels on
top of one another, unaware of a large pile of scrap shifting behind him. The Rotterman quirks a
brow at the sound of creaking metal behind him ]

Buster: What in the…?

[ Before Buster can finish his sentence, the pile begins to tilt dangerously, right in his direction. It
finally gives way just as the dark canine moves in time to see twisted metal fall onto the ground
with a CRASH. The sound echoes throughout the yard…before Buster regains his composure ]

Buster: Yo, what the hell happened there?! Furlong, Clawson! This your doing?

Chance: [ to Buster’s left ] What’s going on…jeez, what happened to that pile?

Buster: I dunno, nearly took me with it.

Jake: Strange…maybe someone or something pushed it over the edge.

Chance: Ya’ know how people like to sneak in here.

Buster: Hmm, yeah…

[ the scene transitions to later in the day, early evening at that as Buster exits the gates from the
yard ]

Buster: [ wipes his forehead ] Phew! What a day, but now, time for some chow.

[ Buster is seen walking down the street, passing Tod and Flora going in the opposite direction.
Just as he passes by the alley, shots ring out, causing the Rotterman to jolt back ]

Buster: What the hell?!

[ the scene cuts to the inside of the alley where several guns are going off from two angles, hiding
behind a crate in the middle of the back and forth shooting is Tramp ]

Tramp: Oh God, oh God, what is even happening?! [ ducks as a shot goes over his head ] YIP!
Okay, okay, maybe if I just slowly move away-

[ a shot strikes the fence just a few feet away from him ]-or not…

[ The Schnauzer covers his ears as he gets further to the ground, hoping that the shooting ceases
before feeling something dragging him back ]

Hey, what the?!

[ As Tramp is pulled out from the alley, he covers his eyes in front of the brick wall at the front of a
shop before putting his paws down and breathing a heavy sigh of relief ]

Tramp: Thanks for pulling me out of therrrrrrrreeeeeee…Buster?

Buster: Well, someone had to come in and save your ass from getting shot?

Tramp: Wait, how did you know I was here?

Buster: I was comin’ down the same way.

[ several more shots ring out ]

Buster: Speakin’ of which, we should prolly get the hell out of here!

Tramp: That’s a guarantee!

[ the two canines make a dash from the alley as fast as they could, not stopping until they come
right into the harbor, panting heavily ]

Buster: I…I think we’ll be safe here…

Tramp: Yeah…oh God, my stomach…

Buster: Think you’ll live back here?

Tramp: I just had a nasty shock, but I’ll pull through…so, you…rescued me?

Buster: Well, I wasn’t about to just leave you there, I don’t do that to a man.

Tramp: That’s questionable at best…still, I didn’t expect…well, I didn’t think you’d…what I’m
trying to say is-[ feels Buster’s fingers against his mouth ]

Buster: You don’t need to say it, the look in your eyes tells me everything.

Tramp: [ blushes ] D-Don’t get any ideas.

Buster: Who said anything about ideas…besides the options for how you owe me for saving your
hide?

Tramp: You’re a jackass, ya’ know that?

Buster: True, but at least I own it, you could take a thing or two from me.

Tramp: Hmm, sure…but, uh, thanks for what happened back there…

Buster: Anytime, just holler…[ winks and walks off, leaving Tramp to watch with internal
confusion ]

Tramp: Things just keep getting stranger and stranger every day…

[ the scene cuts back to the same alley, quiet at present with a silhouetted figure leaning against a
brick wall ]

?: The diversion worked as intended, resources attained while everyone scrambled.

?: Copy that, Miles. Oh, one more thing, no one saw you, did they, not even what’s his name?

Miles: I can say with certainty that no one spotted me.

[ the scene cuts to Scourge at the top of a building ]

Scourge: Good, very good, maybe you’re more worth than I thought.

Miles: Shut up, Scourge.

[ Miles’ voice clicks off the radio as Scourge pushes a button to register someone else ]

Scourge: Targets acquired.

[ the scene cuts back to the same cave from before ]

?: Excellent. Remember, keeping to the shadows is your calling, so you’d best keep it that way.
Scourge: Don’t worry yourself, doc, I ain’t as dense as you’d think.

?: I’ll believe that when I see it. [ clicks the radio off ] Gunfire is a powerful weapon, a single piece
of iron can do so much damage…more than people realize…but why stop with a mere bullet…
when there’s more…explosive measures…

The End…
 Ring Toss

Ring Toss

[ The scene opens with a shot of the plaza; Angelina and Alice are coming out of a sweet shop with
bags in their hands, Huck and Snag are going inside of a candle shop, Lady and Duchess are
viewing jewelry in the window display of a jewelry shop, Kipper is coming out from the bakery
with a few baguettes in a bag, and Carmen Sandiego is looking both ways as she comes out from a
pawnshop before walking off. The scene then cuts to a cafe where several patrons are sitting
outside; Haruka and Michiru are at one table while Blitz and Exile are sitting at the one to their
right near the entrance, to the other side where Cat and Dog are sitting near the other side of the
entrance while Rita and Georgette are at the table to their right. Standing at the front is an
impatient Falco Lombardi tapping his foot absentmindedly ]

Falco: [ gives an exasperated sigh ] Where is that Fox? For someone like him, you’d expect some
kind of punctuality.

[ At that moment, Fox comes up in a rush as he stops before Falco ]

Fox: Sorry, I’m late.

Falco: About time you got here, I was starting to think you went up and ditched me.

Fox: Oh, c’mon, you don’t think I’d be that cruel. There were just some things I needed to sort out
back at my place.

Falco: What, did you redo the whole room? Thought you said; “meet me here at 12:00”, it’s now
12:30.

Fox: Oooookay, so maybe I lost track of time a little bit, but it’s still light out and I’m here now,
right?

Falco: Yeaaaaah…sure, what did ya’ have in mind, genius?

Fox: Well, I thought we’d play it casually, you know, grab a bite to eat, maybe take a trip up into
the countryside, get some fresh air for a change.

Falco: Hmmm, not the worst idea I’ve heard, we still on tabs for picking up you know who later
on?

Fox: She has a name, you know.

Falco: [ jabs Fox’s shoulder ] I know, I’m just messin’ with ya’, I’m still the go-to blue, init?

Fox: I can’t help but wonder sometimes if you see Krystal as competition for my attention.

Falco: Don’t think that’s too hard to do, I was your first, and I was the one you came to after “the
thing happened.”

Fox: [ jabs Falco’s hip ] Hey, you said you wouldn’t talk of that!

Falco: Whaaaaaat, you remember how I let you in and we got ourselves wasted before deciding to
make the most out of it. I seem to recall you thanked me for it.

Fox: You can be a real jerk sometimes, ya’ know that?

Falco: Hey, it’s why you like me, init, I keep your fur on the fritz to add some thrill into your life,
while you bore me with all that lecturing crap, balances out nicely.

Fox: Sometimes I wonder if I have a thing for people that are polar opposites of me.

Falco: You probably do, now, c’mon, I wanna get this outing started sometime today, it was your
idea after all.

Fox: [ taps Falco’s shoulder ] Alright, hotshot, let’s get you fed so you’re not cranky. [ leads the
way into the cafe ]

Falco: Hey, I’m not a child, ya’ know.

[ The scene cuts to a shot of Krystal standing against a wall at Pine Station, waiting to board
Rheneas’ train. She looks around the station curiously, spotting Snooper and Blabber at the ticket
booth, Sergeant Tibbs combing Colonel’s hair from behind, Trixie and Starlight Glimmer walking
over the footbridge, Homura Akemi surveying the area with her usual brooding expression, and
Sylvester resting on one of the benches ]

Krystal: You’d never get something like this back in Lylat…then again, there’s at least more
variety here…

[ Krystal looks over at Homura as if to strike up a conversation, but the raven-haired girl’s stare is
enough to make the blue vixen turn away ]

Krystal: Okay, maybe not…plus, there was something…unsettling about her aura.

[ As if she heard the vixen, Homura turns away to look at something else. At that moment, Edward
pulls into the station with his train. Coming out of the second coach are Fox and Falco ]

Krystal: Oh, there you are, got everything you need?

Fox: Yeah, well-fed falcon, good attitude on him, and everyone together.

Falco: You’re an ass.

Krystal: Still have a sailor’s mouth, don’t you, Falco?

Falco: Adds a bit of spice to our relationship, doesn’t it?

Krystal: That’s one way to put it, another way would be to hope you never get into public
speaking.

Falco: Oof , you wound me, Krystal, how will I ever recover?

Fox: Haaaaaaa, I’m surrounded by trainwrecks.

Falco: Says the captain of all trainwrecks.

Krystal: Before we self-deprecate any further, shall we get on board?

Falco: That’s why we came here, didn’t we? I call the window seat.

[ As the three board the third coach in the roster, Fox sits to the right, Krystal in the middle, and
Falco on the left. After everyone has boarded, Rheneas sets off. The shot cuts back to inside of the
coach as Falco looks out the window ]

Falco: You know, for something this vintage, it’s got a strange…cozy feeling, ya’ know.

Fox: Yeah, been a while since we did something like this, in fact, I don’t remember the last time I
took a trip into the mountains.

Falco: Prolly cuz you said you were too occupied with “projects” to care about doing that, or
spending time with the people who’ve aided in every source of drama come your way, particularly
a certain someone.

Fox: Modest, aren’t you?

Falco: Modesty be damned.

Krystal: You two are adorable, aren’t you?

Falco: Hey, you can call him adorable, you can call me charismatic .

Krystal: Whatever you say, Falco. By the way, Fox, how have you been?
Fox: Oh, well, you know, I’ve been keeping busy, you remember the strike that happened not too
long ago?

Krystal: Heard it? The whole city spread it like wildfire, I’d be surprised if anyone didn’t know.

Fox: Yeah, well, they called me in as a special assignment to give moral support for the pilots, I’d
say everything went well all things considered, though I think my hand was close to falling off
from the amount of autograph signing I had to do.

Falco: Oh, you poor thing, celebrity’s life a bitch, init?

Fox: Well, I’m sure you’d enjoy the attention, wouldn’t you?

Falco: When it’s got people hounding you to the point of losing sanity, I’m much more content
with just sitting back and chilling.

Krystal: At least here seems to be more humble, or as much as it can be.

[ The shot cuts to Rheneas crossing over a stone bridge while Peter Sam passes by on the other
line with a train of stone. It then cuts back to a shot across the inside of the coach surveying the
other passengers; Angelina and Alice having some of their sweets, Pearl reading a book while
Stella brushes her hair next to the gem, and then to where the trio are sitting as Falco leans
against the window while Fox looks outside on the other side ]

Krystal: You doing alright?

Fox: Huh? Oh, yeah, I’m fine…well, there’s this one thing on my mind, but it’s prolly nothing to
worry about.

Krystal: It’s about him, isn’t it?

Fox: What?

Krystal: Did you forget that I can read minds?

Fox: Oh yeah, that…[ under his breath ]...damn.

Krystal: You seem awfully curious about someone that I’d least expect.

Fox: It’s not like that, I assure you, I’m just…curious about what Wolf’s even doing, like every
time I see him, it’s like a normal day, he’s not being…well, “as expected”, if anything, he seems
almost…normalish…

Krystal: Uh-huh…and this has you concerned because?

Fox: Well, not exactly concerned, just that it’s something I’ve been keeping tabs on.

Krystal: I’m sure you know those days are behind us, but I’ll concede, I don’t blame you for
keeping a watchful eye.

Fox: I mean, I wouldn’t say I’m suspicious in the sense that I think Wolf or the people with him
are secretly plotting some scheme in the sewers, just that I wonder if they’re…changed, like truly
changed.

Krystal: Well, I can’t predict things like that, so we’ll just have to wait and see.

Falco: [ blinks ] Huh, whatchu two talkin’ about, I zoned out for a bit.

Krystal: Oh, nothing too serious, just Fox and I talking about superstitions and all that.

Falco: Heh, weirdos.

Fox: Coming from one himself.

Falco: Shut up.

[ The scene cuts to Rheneas pulling into Crimson Lake Station where Sir Handel is waiting on the
other platform. The passengers disembark from the coaches and the Star Fox trio make their way
into the station building. Krystal walks up to the kiosk to pick up a pamphlet, before walking back
to Fox who is curiously looking at the time table ]

Krystal: Not sure if this would be of any interest to you, but there’s a list of activities going on at
the lake.

Fox: Yeah, I think we can check ‘em out, what do you say, Falco…Falco?

Falco: Sorry, I just nipped into the cafe to grab one of them Victoria sponge cakes, pretty good
stuff actually.

Fox: You always make a stop for them, don’t you?

Falco: [ stuffs a piece in Fox’s mouth ] Hey, those things are delicious, and you know it.

Fox: [ swallows ] I stand corrected.

[ The scene cuts to the trio making their way down the path to the lake where several travelers are
doing various activities; Ami and Makoto are kayaking in the lake, Muriel is feeding a flock of
ducks bread crumbs while sitting on a bench, with Eustace snoring next to her and Courage
watching from her lap, and the most prominent example; several people having a go at ring toss;
Dylan and Dolly at one post, Rarity and Applejack by another, and then one between Hokey and
Loopy ]

Fox: How about a game of ring toss, haven’t played one in ages.

Falco: Well, for one, those ain’t rings, they’re throwing horseshoes, and I don’t know how much
experience you’ve got in that field.

Fox: Wanna bet, butterfingers?

Falco: Oh, you’re on.

[ The three approach one of the open sections for the game and they grab a horseshoe each to
throw at the pole about ten feet away ]

Falco: Watch and learn, Foxy, I’m about to pull it like a boomerang. [ throws the horseshoe with
confidence, but misses his target by several inches to the left ] Oh, come on!

Krystal: I’ll have a go next…[ squints her eyes at the pole and throws, coming up short by two
feet ]...shoot.

Fox: It’s all in the wrist again, and making sure you measure where you’re gonna throw…[
carefully aims his arm back and then throws at the pole, sticking the horseshoe onto it ] Bullseye!

Falco: Hmph, lucky shot.

?: Lucky shot indeed.

[ The trio turn to see another trio approaching them; Wolf, Leon, and Panther ]

Falco: Oh, look, it’s our favorite group of stalkers.

Leon: Ironic when we’re not the ones to shoot up someone’s place out of nowhere.

Falco: Okay, that was under different circumstances!

Leon: Hmm, I wonder if your sucking at throwing horsehoes is the result of such excuses.

Wolf: Playing a game of ring toss, are we? Well, I’ve not had a crack at it for a while, buuuut I
think I’ve got a good shot.

Fox: Oh, really? Show me whatchu got, tough guy.

[ Wolf wordlessly throws the horseshoe at the pole without turning, landing on square on the pole.
Fox gapes at this ]

Wolf: [ smirks ] How’s that?

Panther: My, my, you’ve got some real wrist action there, that’s a tough one to beat.

Wolf: Quite so, looks like this’ll be an easy game for me.
Fox: Okay, if it’s so easy, then how about we make this more interesting?

Wolf: Settling for a competition, are we? I see someone wants to prove themselves.

Fox: Well, you seem sure of yourself, so this shouldn’t be too hard for you, unless, of course, you
don’t think you can match up to me.

Wolf: You say it like I’d turn down the opportunity, that’s where you’re wrong, I never back
down from a duel, especially with you know who involved.

Panther: What say we join in for a little trio on trio action, first team to twenty-one is the winner,
loser buys dinner.

Falco: Let me in on that, I can’t wait for my meal to come outta your pocket.

Panther: Hmmhmmhmm, I wouldn’t be so sure of myself, hermano, as a a feline, I’m known to be

flexible .

Leon: Hope you’re hungry because you’re going to be starving by tonight, in more ways than one.

Krystal: [ sighs ] Men and their sense of chivalry, makes me wonder how I got mixed up in this.

Panther: I wish you luck, cariño mío, you’re going to need it.

Krystal: Oh, don’t think a lady can best a titan of a man?

Panther: Not at all, just that I look forward to afterwards.

Krystal: So long as the prize isn’t wanting a kiss from me, then I’m good.

Panther: Oh, you don’t need to worry about that, I wasn’t seeking it.

Wolf: Ready to lose to a real man, pup?

Fox: If I can best a “real man” in the sky, I can very well do it in a simple game.

[ The scene cuts to a montage of the two teams engaged in competition. A shot each shows one of
them making their target; Fox with a smile, Wolf with a grin, Falco with a fist pump, Leon with a
smirk, Krystal with a clap, Panther with a satisfied wave. A split screen shows the two teams side
by side for their respective matches. It also shows their misses; Fox gaping, Wolf scowling, Falco
stomping his foot in frustration, Leon kicking the ground, Krystal snapping her fingers with a
frown, Panther shaking his head. Eventually, it leads to the two teams tied at eighteen points each.
By this time, the afternoon sun has turned to early dusk with an orange hue in the sky ]

Wolf: Okay, how about we make this next one triple or nothing?

Fox: Fine by me, the next team that makes the target wins the game.

Wolf: In fact, let’s make it just between you and me , the ringleaders you could say.

Fox: Hmmm, someone’s setting themselves up, aren’t they?

[ Falco, Krystal, Leon, and Panther stand back as the shot focuses in on the two leaders, squinting
their eyes at their respective targets. They pull back…and release at the same time…a split screen
shows the horseshoes approaching the poles…but only one manages to land it while the other is
just an inch short of the target ]

Wolf: I win.

Falco: Oh, come on!

Leon: Hehe, you know the deal, time to pay up, birdy.

[ Falco grumbles vulgarly under his breath as Panther approaches Krystal ]

Panther: Good show, wasn’t it?

Krystal: You could say that, though paying for someone else’s meal wasn’t my idea of spending
the evening.

Panther: Not to worry about that, I’ve no intention on bankrupting you. [ winks ]

Krystal: [ sighs ] You’ve changed quite a bit, haven’t you?

Panther: I try.

Wolf: [ puts a paw on a still slightly shocked Fox’s shoulder ] You ready to head off, pup?

Fox: What? Oh, yeah, right…how’d you do it?

Wolf: Do what?

Fox: You know.

Wolf: I didn’t cheat, I just happened to win the game, I don’t need some super secret thing to win
ring toss.

Fox: Um…yeah, yeah, you’re right there, don’t know where I got that from.

Wolf: I reckon your nerves are getting to you, perhaps it’s time you cool off once we get back to
town, which reminds me…

Fox: I got it, you won the game, so I’m paying up. [looks up at the sky] Looks like we killed quite
a bit of time with that. [ hears Rheneas whistling in the distance ] Guess we better hurry if we
wanna catch the train.

[ The scene cuts to Rheneas puffing down the mountain against the setting sun. Inside the carriage,
Angelina and Alice are leaning on each other for a little snooze, Loopy rests on Hokey’s lap,
Courage snoozes on Muriel’s lap as she pets him while Eustace grumpily pours a cup of tea from
his container. In the back seats, the Star Fox trio have taken their previous position only with the
Star Wolf trio behind them. Fox looks back at them while Krystal looks outside, Falco leaning
against the window like before. Leon is absentmindedly watching the passing landscape, Panther
examines his face in a small pocket mirror and Wolf looks at Fox with a wink, causing the vulpine
to blush and turn around ]

[ The scene cuts to the train arriving at Pine Station where James is waiting to take the passengers
back to the city. As they disembark from Rheneas’ coaches, something catches Wolf’s eye and he
looks in the direction of what appears to be a silhouette behind a station column. However, as soon
as he blinks, it disappears. Wolf looks to the left to see Homura seemingly staring in the same
direction he was before the raven haired girl suddenly looks in his direction. The lupine eyes the
girl as she walks away wordlessly ]

Wolf: Strange that…

Fox: You say something?

Wolf: Huh? Oh, nah, it was nothing…

[ The two trios board the first coach in the train and as soon as the all-clear is given, James sets
off from the station, the shot lingers on as the last coach leaves the platform, the lights flicker out
across the station. The scene cuts to James arriving at Oak Station to drop off passengers while
Mavis passes by with a train of stone. Among the passengers that leave the coaches are the Star
Fox and Star Wolf trio. Panther and Krystal are at the front of the group while Leon and Falco
follow onward. Wolf and Fox are at the back as the former looks at the latter curiously ]

Fox: Wolf…can I ask you something?

Wolf: Yeah, sure, go ahead.

Fox: Like…how would you consider us?

Wolf: As in what’s our current relationship?

Fox: Well…yeah. Are we…there?

Wolf: Depends if you want us to be.

Fox: Ah, right…this is going to sound crazy, but…

Wolf: Yes?

Fox: I…I think I’d be open to it.

Wolf: Good to know, so long as both ends carry out their side of their deal, everything should be
fine…

Fox: Yeah, that makes sense…I’d like that.

Wolf: Same here.

[ The shot shows the back of the group as they walk down the screen before it pans up to show the
full moon ]

The End
 Devil's Bayou

Devil’s Bayou

[ The scene opens with a shot of the evening sky as the sun is shown going down over the West side
of the island. It then cuts to a street covered in shadows, all seeming relatively quiet at first…until
a can is kicked onto the scene, the shot revealing a pair of red legs walking down the street, with a
crackling beat fitted to a gangster following a pan up to reveal Katz. The feline silently makes his
way, looking over the rustic and dirty buildings lined on either side of the street, the ground
littered with spots of water, oil, and dust, the occasional creak or moan coming from the alley. In
the distance, a building with a large sign of a demon glowing up appears as the feline moves
closer to it. The sign above it reads “Devil’s Bayou”. Before entering the facility, Katz looks from
right to left, not seeing anyone following him. With that affirmation in mind, he enters the building
to find a glowing orange light shining from within, revealing a club of sorts with other patrons
sitting down at either tables or the bar. A stage is set up for karaoke and even a poker table for
anyone wanting to gamble ]

Le Quack: [ whistles ] Par ici, chat aveugle!

[ Katz looks to his right to notice Le Quack sitting on the far right. He walks up to the table where
he passes several others; Chrysalis, Zira, Scar, Shere Khan, and Sombra sitting at a booth, Wolf,
Leon, and Panther sitting at the table next to them, Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed sitting at the table right
to the space pilots, Prince John, Pamela, Wile Coyote, Witch Hazel, B’rer Fox, and B’rer Bear
sitting by the bar, Jafar, Cruella, Winifred Sanderson, Fat Cat, Cat R. Waul, and Professor
Padraic Ratigan engaged in a round at the poker table before sitting by the French avian ]

Le Quack: I was starting to think your lazy bum wasn’t going to show up.

Katz: It’s not as much of me being lazy as it was picking pine needles out of my fur.

Le Quack: Hmmhmmhmm, I wonder how that happened.

Katz: Perhaps I should bring up how you were complaining just last week about tar in your
feathers.

Le Quack: [ splutters ] That was under direction circumstances!

Katz: Oh, yes, I’m sure it was…

Le Quack: Hmph, and I take it you’ve had better luck?

Katz: Actually, I have, I recently acquired a little gift from an associate of mine.

Le Quack: So are we talking actual associate or code for “I stole it from someone”?

Katz: Hmmm, the latter.

Le Quack: Hohoho, dirty .

Katz: I’ve found quite a bit of use from it…[ pulls out a red-stained horseshoe ]
Le Quack: A horseshoe? I would not expect you of all people to fall for such superstitious dribble.

Katz: As unprecedented as it might appear, I’ve acquired a number of successful targets as a

result.

Le Quack: Would any of them involve a certain small, insignificant, probably not worth bringing
up nuisance?

Katz: Let’s just say I’ve had more luck than previous attempts, how does tying the boy under a
bridge while gagged sound?

Le Quack: Sounds like a rest cure, maybe zis thing has more merit than I perceived.

Katz: So else is joining us for this trainwreck?

Le Quack: Ze Cajun Fox told me he would make some kind of appearance, a little vague on ze
details.

Katz: Hmm, knowing him, he’s planning some big surprise of sorts, wouldn’t surprise me if he
came in skates with a…[ looks to his left and facepalms ]...oh, no, he didn’t…

Le Quack: Qu'est-ce que c'est? [ looks in Katz’s direction ] Oh…

[ The shot cuts to Cajun on roller skates going backwards with a tray in hand, dropping off a
basket of wings to the Star Wolf trio, then running back with glasses of wine for the table sitting
Queen Beryl and Queen Nehellenia before he proceeds to the same with Grimhilde and Lady
Tremaine ]

Cajun: I’m hot, spicy, and know how ta’ move it. [ looks over at Katz and Le Quack’s table ]
Well, well, well, if it ain’t ma’ brothers in crime.

Katz: You finished making a spectacle of yourself?

Cajun: Nah, man, this gig pays well, all I gotta do is be a’ service, with a lil of ma own pizazz .

Katz: [ sweatdrops ] You have no shame, do you?

Cajun: What shame is there when ya’ pull off bein’ a waiter in style ? Anythin’ ya’ll would like
ta’ eat or drink?

Le Quack: Ze finest wine you have in store; Chambertin Grand Cru.

Katz: I suppose the best set of champagne you’ve got; Moët & Chandon.

Cajun: Be right back with ya’ in a sec. [ rolls back in between two of the Spectre Sisters ] Oh,
watch yourselves there.

[ Koan and Berthier glance at the fox before heading back to serving their respective tables; their
other sisters; Petz and Calaveras serving two other tables, one seating Si and Am, the other
seating Mary Sanderson and Sandra Sanderson, with their sister Winifred having sat down next to
them ]

Le Quack: He looks good in skates, no?

Katz: Shut up. Back to what I was saying, I’ve got certain plans in store for an expansion of my
enterprise, namely in how I plan to make more of my hidden desires become a reality.

Le Quack: Would these happen to include certain benefits when it comes to “dealing with
clients”?

Katz: Indeed it does, for one thing, I’ve noticed that it’s not really fun when you’re just doing it for
pain, there needs to be more…pleasure in such affairs, makes recurring targets more likely to come
back for more…well, unless I get to them first.

Cajun: Ooooooh, has the stoic cat man been talkin’ torture, allow me to join in on the
conversation.

[ Cajun sets down the two men’s drinks and sits at the other end of the table ]

Katz: Don’t you have a shift that need attention?

Cajun: Aaaaah, my crew’s got it covered, the girls can cova’ for me, there’s four of ‘em, Koan [ a
shot of the violet-haired woman with violet stripes down a pink outfit serving Buster and Steele
fresh steaming steaks ], Berthier, or Bertie as I like to call her [ a shot of the woman with blueish
white hair and a skimpy outfit to match pushing two mugs towards Don Karnage and Captain
Hook ], Calaveras [ a shot of the brunette woman donning a yellow and red skirt taking the orders
of Roscoe and DeSoto ], and Petz [ a shot of the green haired woman with matching dress and
black stocking guiding Jenner, Mechanikat, and Isis to the stand to cash in their chips ]

Katz: I suppose this place has a rather freelance manner of service. [ begins to take drink of his
champagne ]

Cajun: Phew, I could use a drink, good thing I got myself a free mug a’ water. [ begins to drip
when he notices something peculiar in his glass ] Hmm? [ dips his sunglasses down to inspect, only
to jump at the appearance of a familar face ] YIP!
Le Quack: Qu'est-ce que c'est?

[ At that moment, the Queen of the Black Puddle rises out from Cajun’s drink with her usual
teasing grin ]

Black Puddle: What have I missed? Besides the obvious?

Cajun: Dang, Queenie, ya’ don’t have ta’ scare a man like that!
Black Puddle: I find it fun…besides, I can be more scary if you want me to be…

Katz: [ nonchalantly looks to the other side ] I think what we’ve got will be necessary…

Black Puddle: By the way, I have news to share, I think it’ll be of interest to you.

Cajun: Alright then, what’s the gossip, girl?

Black Puddle: I’ve been spying on the South Side, it’s a place of despair and degradation…perfect
for those living there to strike when least expected…

Le Quack: You mean zat weird gang of misfits, what is so intimidating about zem? All talk, but
no walk.

Black Puddle: This one is different, you know when something hits where it hurts the most, that is
what’s afoot in the near future. I can ensure my own safety, not so much for the rest of you.
Katz: Leaving out to dry based on vague assumptions, that’s typical of you, isn’t it?

Black Puddle: Guilty as charged.

[ Katz looks over at the Trix; Icy, Stormy, and Darcy walking up on the stage to perform ]

Katz: I suppose we’ll be treated to some live entertainment, so long as they’re in tune.

Cajun: Man, you gotta be cynical all the time, don’tchu, I know these girls, they can carry a tune.

[ Icy taps on the microphone before signaling to Stormy and Darcy ]

Icy: Welcome all to the night

When you're sure to get a fright

Stormy: From us, you'll get a trick and not a treat

It may sound really sappy

Darcy: But it makes us really happy

To scare you - so boo to you and you!

Icy: No, we're not being mean

It's just part of our routine

Stormy: We'll scare you and we'll spook you just for fun

When the moon rises

Darcy: Beware of our surprises-

The fun thing we do to scare you - boo!

Ahahahaha!

Trix: It's good to be bad

It's good to be bad

And laugh about the very scary fun that we've had

Cause a chill - what a thrill!

Yes, you know that we will

So prepare to be scared

It's just part of the drill

Yes, it's true, yelling "Boo!" is the thing that we do

And, to you, we confess

It's the one we do best

It's good to be bad

It's good to be bad

It's fun to be the one to make the good guys so mad

Cast a spell! Scream and yell!

And it suits us so well

For the fun that we've had

Yes, it's good to be bad!

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah to us!

Ahahahaha!

[ The patrons either give a clap or cheer, Blue Saphir whistles from the table seating him, Prince
Demande, Green Esmeraude, and Crimson Rubeus, Wolfrun does the same from the table sitting
him, Kaolinite, Honest John, and Gideon ]

[ While the performance goes on, the quartet continue to talk through its duration ]

Katz: I suppose it isn’t the worst tune to hear.

Le Quack: Je suis d'accord, though I would work on ze choreography.

Katz: Like they should take dancing tips from you, I’ve seen the way you move.

Le Quack: Oh, and you don’t copy?

Cajun: Oooooooh, what’s this I’m hearin’?

Katz: [ looks away ] Nothing that concerns you…

[ At that moment, Katz catches a glimpse of a familiar raven-haired girl standing in the corner,
seeming to look in his direction as she turns ]

Katz: What on Earth…?

Cajun: Whatchu lookin’ at, boo?

Katz: Nothing, it was just a girl. She was right-[ looks to see the girl having disappeared from the
spot ]-over there…ah, who cares?

Cajun: Oooooooh, the big mean kitty’s seein’ random girls, I thought I was the only one who was
crazy.

Katz, Le Quack, and Black Puddle: You are .

Cajun: Oh, yeah, that’s right, ya’ll should see the kinda’ stuff I got added to the menu.

Le Quack: I can only imagine le pain of all of those poor tongues.

Cajun: Sha, I feel like I don’t get enough credit fo’ adding a bit a’ spice in ya’ lives.

Black Puddle: Maybe because there’s a thing called “too much spice.”

Cajun: Well, the patrons seem to suggest otherwise, if you look at Exhibit A. [ points to the Star
Wolf trio ]

Katz: Pirates, what do you expect, they’ll eat anything that appears edible. In fact, I can point it
out, pirate there, [ points at Don Karnage pulling a wing clear off with his teeth ], pirate in some
context there. [ points at Gideon popping three bits into his mouth, much to Honest John’s
amusement ]

Cajun: I’ve seen you eat ma’ food, does that make you a pirate by default?

Katz: What, no, I meant-

Cajun: I knew it; he’s searchin’ for buried boo-[ feels himself kicked under the table ]-OW!

Katz: Do not tempt me.

Cajun: You know you love me.

Katz: Idiot.

Cajun: Why, thank you.

Le Quack: Hohoho, you two are a disaster together, it is pure entertainment.

[ The patrons either give a clap or cheer, signaling the end of the Trix’s performance. Blue Saphir
whistles from the table seating him, Prince Demande, Green Esmeraude, and Crimson Rubeus.
The scene cuts back to the quartet ]

Katz: Personally, I don’t believe that the gossip is worth all this trouble, I reckon that whatever
these superstitions are comprised of a measly few peasants. The kind that shoot off firecrackers
behind the school building.

Cajun: You sound pretty confident with yo’ assessment.

Katz: Because I simply don’t believe in the extent of the drama, even if I was caught in the middle
of it, I’d handle myself with dignity as always.

Le Quack: Le dignity that you always put on, even when defeated.

Katz: As if you walk away any less unscathed.

Le Quack: Oh, tais-toi, crétin arrogant.

Black Puddle: Good to see you boys getting along so well, makes me wish I could see more of it.
Katz: Your sense of humor precedes you.

Cajun: So, what are ya’lls plans after this?

Le Quack: I need to get back to counting my inventory, tis a fresh stack from another successful
heist, hohoho. [ strokes his mustache ]
Black Puddle: Food on the surface is such a drag, so I’ll be heading back down for a proper meal.

Katz: Aaaaaaand that’s my cue to leave.

Cajun: I’ll join you.

Katz: Don’t you have…you know what, I can’t be bothered to question anymore of this.

Cajun: Hehe, you are one cynical cat, aren’t you?

[ The scene cuts to outside of the building where Le Quack and Black Puddle are shown leaving,
followed by Katz and Cajun, the latter coming up behind the former with a spring in his step. As
they walk along, something shifts from behind them. Cajun takes no notice of it, but Katz’s left ear
flicks at the sound. He stops as if to make sure they aren’t being followed ]

Cajun: What’s got you all riled up?

Katz: Huh? I just thought I heard…never mind, I’ve had too much to drink, I need to lie down…

[ Unbeknowst to Katz and Cajun as they continue to walk under the rail bridge, a silhouetted figure
appears from the alley, the light casting over them to reveal Homura staring intently at the
departing feline and vulpine ]

The End
 The Tension That Binds Us

The Tension That Binds Us

[ The scene opens with a shot of the evening sky, followed by a shot of Donald and Douglas coming
down the line doubleheading a passenger train past a lake, followed by a shot of Emily with her
own coaches going across the rail bridge that goes over a street. It then cuts to a shot of the
nameplate of Amber Station, proceeded by a pan out of Thomas pulling into the platform with
Annie and Clarabel to drop off passengers. Of the consensus that hops off the coaches; being
Setsuna, Hotaru, Chance, Jake, Marceline, Elizabeth Brisby, and the Ed trio from Annie while
Pongo, Tod, Flora, Madoka, Angelina, and Jenna depart from Clarabel, the shot focuses on Sonic
and Antoine stepping from the frontmost portion of the train ]

Sonic: So tell me why we came out here again?

Antoine: Well, I told you before that it was a surprise, so you’ll have to wait a bit longer before it’s
revealed.

Sonic: Keepin’ me in suspense, eh, you crafty little thing.

[ As the two walk down the platform, Thomas watches in bemusement ]

Thomas: You know, it’s sometimes hard to believe that those two would ever get along.

Annie: Well, things can often come in surprises, isn’t that right, Clarabel?

Clarabel: Indeed, Annie, you didn’t think we’d be your coaches, did you, Thomas?

Annie: Oh, yes, back in the day when he was young and impressionable.

Clarabel: Back when he wanted to see the world outside of the station yard.

Thomas: Hehe, okay, okay, you two, no need to get sentimental on me. I suppose stranger things
have happened.

[ The shot cuts to being on top of a hill where the blue hedgehog and tan coyote finally stop ]

Sonic: Alright, Twan, whatchu drag me all the way out here for?

Antoine: For a friendly duel, per se. [ pulls out a sword from his coat ] A little bout between us, see
what you’ve got in ze way of weaponry.

Sonic: [ catches the sword from the coyote ] Ant, c’mon, you know I’m more of a run-round sort
of guy, I don’t really use weapons.

Antoine: Perhaps, but let’s see if your skill is as sharp as your speed, en garde!

[ Antoine takes the first swing and Sonic briskly puts his sword up to defend himself. The two
circle around each other, occasionally thrusting out to defend themselves, however, Sonic finds
that Antoine is generally the better swordsman, particularly emphasized when the Frenchman
knocks the sword out of the hedgehog’s hand, causing him to fall to the ground. Sonic looks up to
see a confident Antoine standing before him ]
Antoine: It appears I win zis round, mon ami.

Sonic: Well, I gotta hand it to ya’, you’ve really grown a pair over the years.

Antoine: I seem to recall that’s when you started becoming more amicable with me.

Sonic: Yeah, well, could say the same for you, imagine that; once at each other’s throats and now
sharing a duel with no tension at each other. Time flies by sometimes, don’t it?

Antoine: Indeed, it does, makes me think about the time that kickstarted this whole thing.

Sonic: Aaaaaaaah, that…that was a rollercoaster, wasn’t it, ya’ know with the things said and all.

Antoine: Hmm…not my finest moment either, I’ll admit.

Sonic: Yes, but that came out of me being…you know.

Antoine: A jerk?

Sonic: Yeeeeeeeah, that…but hey, we all gotta start somewhere, you remember how it went, I
mean, if you don’t mind reciting.

Antoine: No, no, it’s quite alright, I remember it well, started well over twenty years ago…

[ The scene transitions to a flashback that takes place after the destruction of Robotnik’s temple,
but before Snively’s resurrection. Antoine is seen walking through the forest in a rather sour mood
]

Antoine: It’s always about him, isn’t it? “Oh, help me, Sonic, you’re so great, Sonic, I wanna kiss
you, Sonic”, sure, don’t think about the swordsman of the Royal Guard.

Sonic: [ off-screen ] Talkin’ to yourself again, eh, Antwan?

Antoine: [ with a visible vein on his forehead ] Oh, pour l'amour de Dieu, it is Antoine , not
Antwan , you prickly pinhead.

[ The scene shows Sonic leaning against a tree ]

Sonic: Hey, hey, hey, no need to get all fussy, you do it enough as it is.

Antoine: I do not get fussy.

Sonic: Um, yeah, ya’ do, that’s literally your whole schtick, well, besides being a complete
coward.

Antoine: I believe the term is “rightfully annoyed”, which is exactly what I feel whenever I have to
hear something come out of your mouth.

Sonic: Man, you don’t even see the irony of that statement, do you?

Antoine: Excuse me, I believe the same goes for the others given how much you mouth off to
them, the only difference is that I actually say something about it.

Sonic: What are you talking about, all you do is say some dumb stuff that doesn’t hold an ounce of
water. And that’s only on a good day.

Antoine: See, that’s the thing, everyone’s willing to let you say anything because you’re the
greatest thing since sliced bread, but whenever I say something, it’s shot down like a pigeon.

Sonic: Probably because you don’t have anything of value to say, or do for that matter.

Antoine: Excuse me, I have plenty to say and do of value, I have a literal sword in my coat, I am a
member of the Royal Guard, I-

Sonic: -only have that sword because it came with the uniform, when was the last time it was
actually useful? Do you even know how to use a sword, and by use it, I mean, not look like a total
geek?

Antoine: I would if you lot would just give me ze chance instead of picking on me all the time.

Sonic: Not my fault you make yourself look like fresh meat.

Antoine: Wow, justifying the poor treatment of others, Mobius’ favorite hero, everyone.

Sonic: Ya’ know, maybe if you actually grew a backbone, you wouldn’t be so easy to make fun
of.

Antoine: Oh, it’s not just me you do this to, I’ve seen that big blabbermouth of yours yak off to ze
princess, how she puts up with that amazes me.

Sonic: Hey, that’s because Sal and I are cool.

Antoine: Cool?! You put yourself in danger at times just to spite her, and the reason she doesn’t
get mad is because you’re “invincible” or whatever.

Sonic: You’re just jealous because she wouldn’t be partners with the likes of you.

Antoine: At least I would know how to treat a lady with respect, and not have my idiotic behavior
brushed aside by yesmen.

Sonic: Twan, you are the definition of idiotic behavior, literally one of us has to come and save
your ass from getting blown up every time you screw up. In fact, the only reason you haven’t been
cast off to the rats is because Sally pities you enough to keep you in this group, because you would
die otherwise!

Antoine: That is not true, I-

Sonic: Yes, it is true, you complete dolt! If we had the option between leaving you stranded in the
middle of nowhere and saving our asses, we’d go with the latter, in fact, I bet you’re not even a real
swordsman, hell, I bet your family ain’t descendants of the Royal Guard and only wear those
swanky uniforms for show, if only to hide the fact that they’re completely useless, because that’s
what you are, Antwan, useless , so useless in fact that I wouldn’t lose an ounce of sleep if you just
disappeared and never came back!

[ Antoine gapes at this. A long silence fills the air. Sonic blinks and thinks back at what he just
said. He instantly regrets it as Antoine just stares at him ]

Antoine: I see…
Sonic: Um, Ant, that stuff I just said, I didn’t really mean…

[ The shot cuts to Antoine walking away without another word ]

Sonic: Ant? Antwan? Antoine!

[ Sonic receives no reply back ]

Sonic: [ smacks his forehead ] Aaaaah, Sonic, you dumbass, you’ve really done it now…

[ Sonic turns to the nearest tree and hits his head against it, giving a heavy sigh. The scene
transitions to the blue hedgehog walking past the huts around the Freedom Fighters’
headquarters. He spots by the one housing the French coyote, no lights shining in the windows.
Sonic hesitantly walks up to the door and is about to knock on it ]

Sonic: Um…ah…[ sighs ]...I best leave him alone…

[ Sonic turns around and walks away from his hut before the shot cuts to the inside of Antoine’s
hut, showing the coyote wrapped up in bed facing away from the window with his eyes half-lidded
in a neutral expression. The scene cuts to new morning as Sally has gathered the other members of
the group for a meeting. Tails and Antoine are noticeably absent and Sonic keeps shifting his legs
as he sits. Rotor notices this as he looks down ]

Rotor: You alright there? You’re shaking a bit.

Sonic: What? Oh, nah, it’s nothing, really, just wondering what Sal’s called for us.

Rotor: Wonder what’s keeping Tails and Twan up, I thought the little guy always followed you to
these things.

Sonic: Yeeeeeeah, I wonder that myself.

[ Sonic looks away as Rotor quirks a brow. The walrus shrugs and says no more. A few seconds go
by before the kitsune is seen running into the meeting hall, followed by a slower coyote with the
same expression he had on last night. Sonic visibly winces at this ]

Sally: Alright, I’m glad you’re all in attendance, Nicole has briefed me on some rather unsettling
news regarding our recent victory.

Tails: Really, what’s that? I thought Robotnik was destroyed.

Sally: Well, yes , but it turns out that the aftermath didn’t leave us much in the path of getting
things back to normal as we’d hoped. I think Nicole can explain it better than I can.

[ The lynx walks up to the screen to show a map of Mobius, still as dark and grim as ever ]

Nicole: We detected activity festering the sewers of the city, it turns out that there are still the
remnants of Robotnik’s forces still at large in that area, they’ve just gone underground to make
their operations less noticeable.

Bunnie: So, they could easily launch another attack on us?

Nicole: Affirmative, we also picked up some signals that a certain someone has massed these
forces together, one of the spies was able to capture this transmission.
[ Nicole pulls out a recorder and plays the message, the audio quality is a bit crackled, but can be
made out ]

?: Remember…keep his body warm…I need to use it…as leverage…when you hear the signal…
repeat “Snively has landed…”

Bunnie: Hold on a minute, that sounds like them vermin Swatbots.

Tails: Wait, Snively’s still alive? I almost forgot about him, but that blast should have gotten
anyone in its path.

Nicole: Evidently, it appears we didn’t completely finish the mission.

Sally: As such, we’re launching an investigation to see if we can map out any weak spots in their
operation. We’ll be splitting into pairs and landing on a respective spot of the city.

Sonic: [ sighs ] I just hope she doesn’t set me up with you know who…I hope I didn’t say that out
loud.

[ The scene cuts to the team high up in the sky before it cuts to the inferior, the seating
arrangement goes from Antoine on the far right, Bunnie, Rotor, Tails, and Sonic on the far left.
The hedgehog occasionally glances at the coyote who is looking out the window with a plain
expression on his face ]

Bunnie: Antwan, sug, you ain’t usually this quiet.

Antoine: Hmm…

Bunnie: Is somethin’ the matter?

Antoine: [ sighs ] Nah…

Bunnie: Oh, I see…

Tails: I wonder what’s got Antoine so…blue. I had to call him three times to come down.

Sonic: Ooooh, well, you know, prolly just not a morning person, hehe, heeeee…

Tails: Did something happen t-

Sonic: No, nothing happened, everything’s fine, it…oh, sorry about that, don’t know what came
over me.

Tails: Okay, but you two are acting really strange today…

Rotor: I suspect someone’s hiding something.

Sonic: [ mutters ] SSSShut up, Rotor.

[ Sally turns around, seated at the cockpit with Nicole ]

Sally: Once we get down, we’ll split up into pairs, Bunnie, you’re with me and Nicole, Tails and
Rotor, you’re together, and finally, Sonic, Antoine, you two are together, I trust there won’t be any
disagreements with that?
Sonic: [ sweatdrops ] You’re having me on, Sal…I mean, you really think that’s the best idea
after-

Antoine: [ flatly ] It’s fine…I’ll go with him.

Sally: Oh…I didn’t expect this from you, Twan…but I’m not complaining. Sonic?
Sonic: I…[ sighs ]...never mind, you made the arrangements, we gotta stick with ‘em.

[ As the plane begins its descent, Bunnie looks between Antoine and Sonic with an anxious
expression on her face. The scene cuts to the plane having landed on the outskirts of the city,
looking over the still broken and grey remains of what was once a bustling metropolis ]

Rotor: This place doesn’t get any less depressing to look at.

Sally: Yeah…[ clears throat ]...anyways, we’ll take the highgrounds of the city, you two will take
to the streets, and you two will look underground.

Antoine: Hmm…

Tails: He’s not freaking out about going in the sewers…now I know something’s off.

Bunnie: Sonic, sug, try and figua’ out what’s wrong with Antwan, he don’t seem like his normal
self.

Sonic: [ sweatdrops ] Ehhhhhhhh, yeah, I noticed, wonder why that could be…?

[ Antoine rolls his eyes at this, which Sonic notices and frowns. As the three groups split up, the
shot focuses on the hedgehog and coyote walking through the streets. An awkward silence fills the
air as nothing can be heard besides the occasional wind making a metal structure creak or the
metallic thumping of something in the background. Sonic looks between himself and Antoine and
tries to think of a way to break the ice between them ]

Sonic: So, uh…not a pleasant sight, is it?

Antoine: Yes…

Sonic: Um, yeah, you’re right there, 100% correct, uh…yeah…

Antoine: Hmm…

Sonic: Uh, Antoine…about last night…what I said back there…was just heat of the moment, ya’
know…I didn’t really mean what was said…

Antoine: Of course you didn’t, that means everything is all sunshine and rainbows, isn’t it?

Sonic: Well, I didn’t mean it like that, I just-

Antoine: No, you clearly meant every word you said to me last night, I’ve been around you long
enough to know how you really feel about me.

Sonic: Ant, c’mon, you know I don’t-

Antoine: Stop, what you said about ze others was true as well, they only keep me out of pity, so it
doesn’t matter what happens to me. I am expendable in their eyes as well as yours, so you’ve no
reason to care.
Sonic: Well, I…Antoine, please, just let hear me out.

Antoine: There is nothing to hear out, backtracking is not going to get you any closer to “getting
back to how things were”...one more thing; keep my family’s name out of your mouth. [ pokes the
hedgehog’s nose ] Got that?

Sonic: I…[ sighs ]

[ The two Freedom Fighters arrive upon one of the drains. Normally, Antoine would loathe the
idea of going into the sewers, but in his current state, he doesn’t have the energy to argue, nor care
for that matter. Sonic lifts the cover off and takes the lead in climbing down the latter, with the
Frenchman following behind ]

Sonic: Man, this place ain’t half creepy.

Antoine: Thought you were supposed to be the brave one.

Sonic: Never mind about that, let’s just see if there’s anything to stake out.

Antoine: [ mutters ] Princess, I respect you, but this arrangement of all times…

[ The two begin to walk down the path, the sounds of dripping water and the rushing currents of
the sewers being the only thing accompanying them. For a while, nothing seems to happen,
although the return of the awkward silence doesn’t do much to settle either of their nerves.
However, as they turn a corner, a low, metallic sound rumbles through the tunnel, causing them
both to stop ]

Sonic: Did you hear that?

Antoine: Oui…

[ The sound comes again, this time causing the two to turn around. The camera shifts to a different
perspective as it seems to close in on the duo. Antoine turns his head at a ninety degree angle ]

Antoine: Putain de merde!

Sonic: What?

[ Something strikes Sonic hard in the head from behind, causing him to fall down ]

Sonic: AGH! Oh, God, my head!

[ With slightly blurry vision, Sonic looks to see Antoine backing away from something, but pulling
out his sword regardless. Suddenly, the hedgehog feels something pinning him down before
another strike goes to his head, knocking him out completely as the sound of clanking metal is
heard ]

[ The scene cuts to a blurry POV as it looks around the area ]

Sonic: [ groans ] What…what happened…? [ looks over to see Antoine next to him ] Antoine…oh
my God, your face.

Antoine: [ with visible scratches on his face ] Sonic, I don’t know how to tell you this, but you’ve
got an awful gash on your head.
Sonic: What…[ strains ]...I’m stuck.

Antoine: As it would appear, so am I.

[ The shot pans out to reveal the duo tied up by rope ]

Sonic: Oh, great, this day just keeps getting better and better, doesn’t it?

Antoine: If I didn’t know any better, I’d say zis was the work of the Swatbots.

Sonic: If that’s the case, they’d amped up their game since last time…agh, my head…I take it you
got all those scrapes from somewhere.

Antoine: I was trying to find zem off, though I didn’t come out unscathed, and I couldn’t hold
them off…

Sonic: You still tried at least…

[ The sound of metallic footsteps approach the two animals as a group of Swatbots step before
them ]

Swatbot #1: Our leader will be here to collect you shortly, all you need to do is stay where you
are.

Swatbot #2: We have ways of making sure you know your place.

[ The second Swatbot pulls out a sharp object and slashes it across both Sonic and Antoine’s faces,
causing both to wince ]

Sonic: Aw, man, this sucks!

Antoine: Can’t you use those powers of yours to get us out?

Sonic: I’m too numb to move and I don’t have one of those rings…guess we’re screwed regardless.

Antoine: As it turns out…though whatever Snively’s done, I can only imagine it’s worse than
misuse of margarine.

Sonic: You still remember that?

Antoine: Unfortunately.

Sonic: Ah, if only I could get free of these…ropes.

Swatbot #3: Do not struggle or you will be sliced open.

Sonic: Jeez, what kind of upgrades did these guys get?

Antoine: Personally, I don’t want to know. But perhaps we can try a little, what you say, reverse
psychology on them.

Sonic: Huh…that’s some thinking outside the box on your part.

Antoine: I’m not as dense as you think I am. Shall we swindle a few Swatbots?
Sonic: Anything to get outta here. Hey, big tin cans!

Swatbot #4: What do you want, natural organism?

Sonic: You guys might have some sharp objects, but you wouldn’t actually hurt us.

Swatbot #2: Of course we would, we are equipped to dealing with transit that don’t abide our
commands.

Antoine: Then it must be such a shame to your leader that you didn’t come back with the bodies of
his foes. Makes me wonder what he really thinks about you.

Swatbot #1: Do not push your luck, insignificant being, you will be terminated as soon as possible.

Sonic: You don’t have the bolts .

Swatbot #3: Alright, you asked for it.

[ The Swatbot closest to the duo raises its sharp blade and lunges it down, but Antoine backs up
just far enough for the rope holding him to be split up. Using quick-thinking, the Frenchman kicks
the robot from underneath before quickly untying Sonic ]

Antoine: You ready to make a great escape?

Sonic: Just gotta take care of one little thing.

Antoine: Hmm, so do I.

[ Sonic quickly dashes up and spins around two of the Swatbots while Antoine kicks one in the
middle before slashing his sword at the other. The two Freedom Fighters end up back to back on
each other as they fend off their respective parties ]

Antoine: Sonic, I believe it’s time we make our departure.

Sonic: I know a way that’ll get outta here fast .

Antoine: It’s going to require me being held in your arms, isn’t it?

Sonic: Pretty much.

Antoine: Well then, let’s get a move on!

[ Sonic quickly picks up Antoine and dashes in the opposite direction. Eventually, the two come to
the opening of the drain and quickly make their way up the ladder before Antoine shuts the lid.
They then quickly make a run for the outskirts of town where the other groups are running towards
the aircraft ]

Bunnie: Make like rabbits and scatter, ya’ll! We’ve done our bit for the day!

Tails: Sonic, Antoine, what happened to you?!

Sonic: I’ll explain later, let’s just get outta here!

[ The group quickly boards the plane and make their way away from the city and back to HQ. The
scene cuts to the Freedom Fighters exiting the aircraft, apart from Sonic and Antoine sustaining
their injuries, Tails and Rotor have collected dirt of them while Sally, Bunnie, and Nicole’s fur are
rather frizzled ]

Nicole: You both will need medical attention for those wounds.

Sally: And you two need a good bath.

Rotor: This is what I get for running through several alleys of mud and broken glass…

Tails: Oof, Sonic, that spot on your head looks pretty bad.

Sonic: Yeah, it still kinda hurts…ow…but I’ll live.

Bunnie: At least ya’ both got out when ya’ did, that place is still crawlin’ with vermin.

Sally: Indeed, it appears that our victory might have been short-lived after all, guess we need to
keep our chins up, whatever’s going on might just be more dangerous than we could have
anticipated.

[ As the groups walk off to their respective huts, Sonic and Antoine are left on their own ]

Sonic: Sooooooo…Antoine?

Antoine: Yes, Sonic?

Sonic: Would you say that we’re…cool?

Antoine: Don’t get ahead of yourself, but given the circumstances of what happened today…I can
say that I tolerate your presence a little bit more.

Sonic: Well, I’ll take what I can get…and I’m really sorry for all the things I said yesterday, it was
unprofessional of me and I stepped over the line with things that were said.

Antoine: [ sighs ] I admit, I could have handled things better myself…so perhaps we’re both at
fault in some capacity.

Sonic: I guess you could say that…

Antoine: Though I’d suggest you keep a better mind with that tongue of yours, you never know
what you might say…

[ Sonic looks down as Antoine walks away before the coyote turns around ]

Antoine: Hey, chin up, we can’t have everyone’s favorite hero slouching like a sourpuss.

[ Antoine manages to crack a small grin at this before walking away again. Sonic stands here in
surprise for a little before giving a grin of his own ]

Sonic: Oh, Antoine…

[ The scene transitions back to present day. By this time, nighttime has fallen as the duo are seen
sitting down on the hill ]
Sonic: Yeah, you could say that moment opened my eyes a little bit, even if it wasn’t the fondest of
memories.

Antoine: At least we gained a little experience from it, gave us both a reality check you could say.

Sonic: Still, it showed me that you had guts, and that I kinda slip out with some…less than
pleasant stuff sometime.

Antoine: Quite so…but at least that’s all in the past, all we have to do is move on ahead…

Sonic: Truer words never spoken…

[ The two sit in silence watching the stars up in the sky…until a loud BOOM breaks the quiet
atmosphere ]

Antoine: What the?!

[ The two turn and the shot cuts to a red flare happening at the eastern side of the city ]

Sonic: Sounds like something just blew up, we’d better investigate.

Antoine: Right.

[ The two quickly set off down the hill as the shot pans up to the flare, following by something
shooting up into the sky and blowing up like a firework ]

To Be Continued…
 Munitions

Munitions

[ The scene opens with a thunderstorm raging over a forest. A flash of lightning sends the scene to
a cave where a silhouetted figure is standing under the cover from the elements. Another flash of
lightning shows the harbor, only it’s in flames, followed by another flash that shows debris flying
into the air. It then cuts back to the cave as the figure is shown turning to someone in front of them
]

?: Everything in this world happens for a reason…good or bad…whether anyone expects it or

not…surprises…they come in shapes and sizes…

?: What did you need me for? I told you, I resigned, I couldn’t take it after the fire.

?: Perhaps you need a reminder that the decision is not yours to make…for you see, you’re not in
control of your actions, or your body…

?: You’re insane, I don’t see what you’re trying to accomplish with all this.

?: My goal is simple; a return to form, rebirth and renovation. The current circumstances pose an
issue to the plan. As such, they will need to be…taken care of.

?: So why are you keeping me on? Besides spying on whatever you think is important for me to
dish out.

?: Hmm, you’re rather perceptive, aren’t you? I like that…which is why I think it would be most
unfortunate if a loose end had to be cut…

?: [ sighs ] This is what I get for exchanging my soul to a dark wizard.

?: Best not to dwell on past mistakes, there is still a lot of work that needs to be completed…

[ A strike of lightning flashes and the scene cuts to black. It then transitions to a shot of the early
morning sun rising over the horizon, focusing in on Hercules escorting the naval ship Solomara
into port. A supply of munitions is onboard the large vessel as the ocean-going tug comes closer to
the harbor. Cranky surveys the ship coming into port from his dock. Waiting on the pier in
preparation are Colonel, Sergeant Tibbs, and Captain, with the sheepdog looking through a
telescope out to sea ]

Colonel: Yep, there’s right on schedule, very far away though.

Tibbs: Um, sir, you’re facing it the wrong way.

Colonel: [ splutters ] What? [ pulls the hair up from his eyes ] Oh, yes, of course, minor mistake
there, Sergeant. [ flips the telescope the other way ]

Tibbs: As you were, sir, the Solomara has arrived on schedule, six o'clock, this morning.

Captain: Let’s just hope that unloading the vessel goes smoothly this time.
Tibbs: Well, so long as we don’t have “you-know-who” interfering for once, everything should
operate-

[ At that moment, a loud whistle sounds from the right, startling the feline as a small, boxy tank
engine puffs with a green GWR brake van in two ]

Samson: Good morning, officers, Samson here, at your service!

Colonel: [ clears throat ] Samson, Bradford, stand at attention!

Bradford: At ease, Colonel, we heard of the delivery happening here, so we came as soon as we
could, got to make sure everything goes according to plan, yes what?

Samson: Precisely, if there’s anything you need, just give a holler and Samson, the strongest tank
engine on the whole island, will be at the ready.

Captain: [ under his breath ] Has he looked at himself as of late?

Colonel: Just be wary that you’ll need to take care, we’re unloading munitions and steam engines
will need to be used precautiously around this area. That is why-

?: From my genius planning, we’ll be using diesels for hauling the supplies to and from the base!

Tibbs: Oh no, not him again.

[ From behind Bradford appears a stout pug with a rather froggy appearance. Captain gives
Tibbs a sympathetic glance ]

Colonel: Lieutenant Pug, stand at attention!

Pug: Affirmative, sir, but I ask you, should we be keeping this thing close to our operations?

Samson: [ splutters ] Me?! A thing?! Why, the very nerve, I’ll have you know that-

Pug: Hey, you’re only in it for the transportation, not the commentary, and you know steamers are
more hazardous around jobs like this!

Samson: Hmph! That’s not the way to talk.

[ Pug steps in between Colonel and Tibbs while shooting the latter a dirty look ]

Pug: You just make sure ya’ don’t screw this one up.

Tibbs: [ snorts ] As I recall, I wasn’t the one at fault for the last slip-up .

Pug: You just keep telling yourself that, kitty cat.

Bradford: [ as Samson backs away ] Never in all my years have I had to work with someone as
disgruntled as Lieutenant Pug, and I work with you.

Samson: The nerve of that snively little bugger, calling me a thing, who does he think he is, I am
the strongest tank engine around, just let him watch, I’ll show him!

[ As the tank engine backs over the points, the camera shifts over to reveal someone watching from
the alley. The scene cuts to the Star Tugs Dock where Captain Star is addressing the fleet, sans
Hercules, his megaphone moving about as he talks ]

Captain Star: Right, Star Fleet, today’s main contract is unloading the naval ship Solomara,
Hercules has already brought her into port, so I’ll need my strongest tugs to take care of unloading
munitions.

Top Hat: If there’s anything involving the army, I want no part in it. It’s bad enough we had
Bluenose breathing down our necks, now we’ve got a whole unit.

Warrior: But we don’t have necks.

Top Hat: [ groans ] It’s a figure of speech.

Ten Cents: Well, I’d say Top Hat’s got a neck with how much he moves his head about.

Sunshine: Aye, we all know how much he likes to breathe down our necks, init?

[ The other Star Fleet members chuckle, minus Top Hat who just scowls ]

Captain Star: Another thing, this job is going to take a lot of work, so the Zed Stacks will be
helping out on the contract.

Ten Cents: Of course, somethin’ gotta spoil the day, init?

Sunshine: I mean, they’re not completely incompetent when it comes to jobs like this.

Warrior: Yeah, which is more than what can be said for most contracts they handle, hehe.

Ten Cents: And most contracts where you don’t bump into something, Warrior.

Warrior: Oh yeah, that’s right.

Captain Star: Big Mac, Warrior, you two will be taking the first shipment, Top Hat, once you’ve
delivered the car floats to the rail dock, you and O.J. will follow on. Ten Cents, Sunshine, you two
will handle the smaller supplies such as oil tankers, food, and tires.

Big Mac: Right, sir, c’mon, Warrior, let’s get topped off and head out to the ship.

Warrior: Comin’, Big Mac, I’ll race ya’ to the coal depot!

Big Mac: Steady on, Warrior, it’s no competition.

Warrior: Why’s that?

Big Mac: Cuz we know I’m gonna get first regardless, hahaha!

[ Big Mac sets off quickly as a surprised Warrior moves forward to catch up ]

O.J.: Oh, those two never fail to amuse me.

Top Hat: [ begins to back up ] Farewell, Ten Cents, try not to get blown up again.

Ten Cents: Oi, watch it there!

Top Hat: [ moves away from the dock ] Sorry, can’t hear you, too far away. [ blows his hooter ]

Ten Cents: He knows I don’t like bein’ reminded of “the incident”.

Sunshine: Ah, never mind him, Ten Cents, more likely, he’ll come up with an excuse to ditch the
real work.

Ten Cents: [ as the two switchers back out from the dock ] Hehe, I wouldn’t put it past him.

O.J.: Mind yourselves, this is important and dangerous work.

Ten Cents: Righto, O.J., meet ya’ at the supply yard. [ blows his hooter and sets off with Sunshine
]

O.J.: Hehe, I’d better get those buoys in line before someone kicks up a fuss, typical naval
excercise.

[ The paddle steamer sets off from the Star Dock ]

[ The scene cuts to the Zero Dock where Captain Zero is addressing the five Z-Stacks lined up at
attention, the captain’s own megaphone moving a lot more expressively in the window ]

Captain Zero: Now listen here, you groggy gits, we’ve got a very important contract with the
army today, so I don’t want to see any bundling up of this operation.

Zorran: Oh, of course not, Captain, we all know how much it means to you.

[ Zebedee and Zak chuckle at this ]

Captain Zero: Shut up, you idiots! Double goes for that smart mouth of yours, Zorran! Now, it
pains me to admit that this is a job we’ll have to share with the Star Fleet, but-

[ The five tugs groan at this ]

Captain Zero: BUT, we’ve been promised a good sum of money for this contract, so I’m
expecting my harbor tugs to deliver a shining report, isn’t that right ?

Zebedee: Yes, sir, we’ve done this before with little trouble anyway.

Zak: Yeah, at least we don’t get end up getting blown up, unlike certain tugs, hehehe.

Zorran: Suck up the comedy routine, halfwit, we’re doing what we did before, so this’ll be a
cinch, as long as there’s no naval twits interfering.

Zebedee: So long as a certain tug named Bluenose isn’t within five yards of us, we should be fine.

Captain Zero: GET A MOVE ON ALREADY! You’re wasting daylight and time you could be
spending making me money!

Zorran: Oh, uh, right, Captain Zero, yes…

[ Zorran backs out of the port along with Zebedee and Zak, as Zip and Zug watch from the Zero
Dock ]
Zorran: Bloody, authoritative captain, wish he’d stick that megaphone up his-

[ Hercules whistles as he passes by the Z-Stacks ]

Hercules: Morning, old darlings, off for an outing with the army, are you?

Zebedee: Yeah, we just got our assignment.

Hercules: Well, I wish you luck, Lieutenant Pug is in attendance.

[ The three Z-Stacks groan at this ]

Zak: Great, that bloody little prat’s gonna be giving us orders all day!

Zorran: I swear, if he makes another comment about how “the cats are out to get us”, I might have
to hurt someone.

Hercules: Much as I’d like to humor the suggestion, I’m gonna be off for a fill at the coal depot,
it’s been a long journey after all. [ blows his hooter and sets off ] Cheerio.

Zak: Lucky Star Tug, all he gets to do is dock a ship while we have to deal with the real labor.

Zebedee: Aaaah, let’s just get this job started so we can be done with it sooner.

Zorran: Hmph, smartest thing I’ve heard all morning.

[ The Z-Stacks set off towards the naval dock as the scene transitions to a shot later in the morning
at Evergreen Station where some passengers are standing on the platform waiting to board James’
train. Angelina and Alice are sitting on a bench, Top Cat, Yogi, Rarity, Marian, Nala, and Little
John are in line at the cafe, Rei and Minako are looking down at their watches, and Streaky has
just picked up his ticket from the booth. Pongo and Perdita are standing nearest to the coaches ]

Pongo: Did you hear about the naval docking that’s going on at the harbor?
Perdita: Yes, Colonel told me of some big munitions operation that needs to be taken to the army
base.

Pongo: Well, if it’s the trio we all know and love, I’m sure they’ll handle it with flying colors.

Perdita: Provided it doesn’t turn into a quartet, if you know what I mean.

Pongo: Oh, right, I forgot about him .

Perdita: I wish I could.

[ At that moment, James backs on his coaches, feeling prideful as ever ]

James: [ sighs ] What a way to start the day, a passenger train arranged for yours truly.

[ Suddenly, a whistle similar to a corporal’s sounds throughout the station, causing everyone to
hold their ears ]

Streaky: Hey, what’s goin’ on?!

Pug: ATTEEEEEEEEENTION! This platform needs to be cleared as we have a supply train

coming in. [ points to James ] You’ll need to move these coaches to the other platform.

James: What?! But this platform is serving passengers, the good platform is right over there!

Pug: We are currently conducting an important operation at present, and given that I am of
military jurisdiction, I order you and these passengers to move!

James: You’ve got no authority here, you’re no railway controller, so why don’t you just bug off?

Pug: Disobeying army personnel, I’ll see to it that you’re scrapped for your insolence.

Pongo: Now, hold on a minute there, you can’t conduct orders like that!

Pug: Stay out of this, civilian, in case you haven’t noticed, you are in no position to be addressing
me in that manner, so I suggest you take your spotted behind and move it to the other platform, and
the same goes for the rest of you lot.

Perdita: Why, of all the nerve !

[ James reluctantly complies with the lieutenant’s orders and moves his coaches to Platform #3, as
the passengers also make their way across the overhead bridge to the other platform, none too
pleased ]

Angelina: Who does that toad-faced twit think he is, ordering us around like that?

Alice: I bet you he’s not even real military, I’m sure he made that hat himself.

Minako: That’s gotta be warranted for a court marshal!

Rei: If you ask me, that’s warranted at least five court marshals and a dishonorable discharge.

Angelina: This wouldn’t be the first time either, I swear, whoever’s keeping him on has to be
rather dense.

Streaky: Oh, trust me, that’s an understatement if I ever heard one.

James: [ grumbles ] Stupid lieutenant, making me late…

[ Diesel pulls into the station with a train of vans for the military. James gives a glare at this ]

James: Oh sure , delay my train for some dirty vans!

Diesel: It’s not like I intentionally made you late, James, trust me, I could if I wanted to.

James: Oh, whatever, you just tell that smug little brown bug that he can take his stuck-up attitude
and shove it right up his-

[ The guard’s whistle sounds, indicating for James to leave ]

James: Doh, I don’t have time for this. [ blows his whistle and sets off from the station ] Just think
pleasant thoughts, pleasant thoughts; new coat of paint, brass polish, washdown…

[ The scene cuts to one of the coaches ]

Pongo: Well, Pug sure has made himself known...the little wretch .
Perdita: Poor Sergeant Tibbs, I pity what he’s going through.

Pongo: You and me both.

[ The scene cuts back to the station where Knuckles, Garnet, Bismuth, Shadow, and Baloo are
shown unloading the cargo from the vans with Pug watching from nearby ]

Pug: Well done, Diesel, good to see you got the supplies delivered intact.

Diesel: But of course, sir, anything to show the efficiency of diesel power.

Pug: Quite so, I’ve always admired you lot, more economic and less hazardous to work with, much
like a certain thing I could mention.

Diesel: Oh, do go on, sir, such a refined and affable officer like yourself should talk about what’s
troubling him.

Pug: I will, as a matter of fact, I can’t understand why Colonel keeps on that scrawny little
broomstick Tibbs , he’s completely helpless, and I know he’s secretly plotting to take us all down,
him and his nefarious feline mind. They’re all…

[ As Pug continues to ramble, Diesel rolls his eyes and silently slips out of the station ]

Knuckles: Does that guy ever stop talking?

Shadow: If he doesn’t shut up in the next minute, I’m going to punch his mouth closed.

Knuckles: Oh, count me in on that.

Diesel: Insufferable imbecile…

[ The scene cuts to Maple Station where James is letting off his passengers with Emily sitting on
the opposite platform with her coaches, Jinks, Ami, Makoto, Huck, Snag, and Peridot standing to
board ]

James: Would you believe the nerve of that lieutenant? I had to hurry here just to make up for lost
time because he couldn’t unload his supplies on an open platform!

Emily: It’s always the same thing whenever he’s around; causing delays, messing up the timetable,
awkward arrangements, and all that anti-cat talk.

Jinks: [ as Ami and Makoto board behind him ] Well, if it were up ta’ me, I’d pound that little
snitch right in the kisser!

James: Hmph, you can have at him, I won’t shed a tear.

[ Emily’s guard blows the whistle and the Stirling Single sets off with a toot of her own whistle. The
scene cuts to Emily about to enter the junction for Evergreen when she stops abruptly ]

Emily: What on Earth?!

[ The shot pans out to reveal the station in a complete mess, trucks left on the platforms, crates
stacked everywhere, and angry passengers gathered at the ticket booth; Haruka, Michiru,
Sylvester, Mr. Blik, Tramp, Lapis, Twilight, Yakko, Tom, Jerry, Stella, Eddy, and Trixie ]
Stella: I have to be at Pine by 12:00, yet there’s no train ready!

Michiru: This is outrageous!

Haruka: We’re going to be late for the lake because of this!

Mr. Blik: You better get a service to Amber pronto , or I want my money back!

Yakko: Rip-off, cheapskate, bamboolzer!

Emily: What happened here, why is this station such a mess?!

[ Mavis pulls up over the points ]

Mavis: Oh, dear, I’m so sorry, Emily. We’ve had an awful lot of supplies being delivered here,
apparently, it’s for safekeeping till they can be moved away.

Emily: But I have to get through, my passengers need to be dropped off.

Pug: Your passengers will have to disembark from the coaches and walk to the platform.

Makoto: [ pulls down the window ] Excuse me, are you in charge of this whole mess? We need to
be dropped off at the station !

Pug: The station is currently being used as a means to store our supplies until we can have them all
shipped out in a long freight train to our base.

Makoto: What?! That’s ludicrous!

Ami: [ pulls down the window ] I agree, it doesn’t seem like the most logical idea to have the
supplies crowding up the station when people need to get to their destinations.

Pug: Normal passenger services will continue as soon as we have everything cleared, for now, this
station will be goods only.

Emily: This is insanity! You can’t possibly think this is alright, we have to shuffle people in and
out regularly!

Mavis: I agree with Emily, surely there’s a more reasonable way to store these supplies.

Pug: Hey! You’re following my orders, and unless you want a dishonorable discharge, you will do
as I say!

Mavis: Oh…yes, sir, of course. [ begins to reverse ]

Emily: Hey, what gives you the right to speak to her like that?

Pug: Military jurisdiction, now unless you want the golden part of your funnel clipped off, you’ll
obey orders and do as you’re told!

Jinks: [ sticks his head out the window ] You ain’t got no power, you’re just full of hot air!

Pug: Double goes for your whiskers, cat ! Know your place.
Jinks: [ clenches his fist ] Why you little…

Emily: [scoffs as Pug walks off] The utter cheek of that disgraceful…UGH!

[ At that moment, more trains start to arrive at the station, but find their paths blocked ]

Daisy: How undignified ! Filthy oil tankers right in my path, this is surely not good for my
swerves.

Henry: I’m going to be late with my goods train, these trucks are blocking my track!

Gordon: Oh, how am I supposed to pull the Express with all of this in the way?!

Antoine: I’m going to be late for ze theater!

Snow White: I’m going to miss the market!

Callie: I’ve got an important meeting I need to attend!

[ The station and the junction becomes a cesspool of angry whistles and shouting passengers as the
shot pans out to reveal the extent of the chaos. It then cuts to the docks where the operations are
running smoothly, in attendance overseeing the operation are Commander Ulysses Feral, his niece
Lieutenant Felina Feral, and his aid; Lieutenant Steel ]

Felina: Looks like everything’s going according to schedule.

Feral: As much as it can working with that lot.

Felina: You’re not still hung up on the Colonel, are you?

Feral: Besides the fact that he’s an old coot who refuses to get a haircut, I’m baffled that they
didn’t give me full control of the operation.

Steel: Of course, sir, we all know things would move briskly with you in charge.

Feral: What was that , Steel?

Steel: Oh, nothing, sir, just the wind. I tell you one thing, I hope I don’t see that creep Pug around.

Felina: [ facepalms ] Ugh, we had enough trouble with him the last time we worked together.

Feral: How the Colonel hasn’t discharged that insignificant insect is beyond me, if I had it my
way, I’d kick him right off the island.

Steel: That little twerp spit on my new shoes last time, I just had them polished!

Feral: I guarantee he’s made a mess somewhere, just you wait.

[ At that moment, Callie Briggs comes running, out of breath as she stops before the personnel ]

Callie: Sorry…I’m late…the station was in chaos so I had to run here…mistake to do it in heels…

Feral: Hmph, I stand corrected.

Felina: You gonna be alright, Miss Briggs?

Callie: [ adjusts her glasses ] Oh, yes, I’ll be fine…how are things carrying on?
Feral: So far, nothing has gone completely wrong, I suppose.

Callie: [ clears her throat ] I see, well, at least one thing is keeping time today, though I believe I
know the root of the problem on the railway.

Tibbs: [ approaches the commanding officer ] We’ve gotten half the supplies off the ship, sir.

Feral: [ looks at his watch ] Well, we’re not running late, so that’s something to be grateful for.

[ The shot cuts to a POV of someone watching the officers from a high point, before the scene cuts
to evening as the sun is starting to go down. The majority of the supplies have been unloaded on
the docks, awaiting transportation via train of vans, the munitions are currently being stacked into
the waiting train as the officers stand by at attention ]

Captain: I’ll be glad to have this lot off the key.

Pug: Well, you’ll be happy to know that we’ve got everything in order, the last of the munitions
should be finished loading.

Colonel: Although, I do wonder, who did you commission to take this train?
Tibbs: And how did you commission a train at all? With these fuel tankers in the same lot?

Pug: That’s because I’m resourceful and took care of matters ahead of schedule, once this is done,
we’ll have everything we need, special thanks to yours truly.

Steel: [ under his breath ] Oh, shut up.

[ At that moment, Edward backs into the harbor, much to the officers’ curiosity and Lieutenant
Pug’s surprise ]

Pug: What do you think you’re doing?! Steam engines aren’t allowed in this area so long as we’re
unloading!

Edward: Well, Diesel derailed on the points in the yard, so I took it upon myself to dispose of this
train here.

Tibbs: I mean, so long as he’s here, it’s no use in finding someone else to take this lot away.

Pug: [ gives an exasperated sigh ] Fine, but if any of this equipment blows up, I’m holding you
accountable, both of you.

Edward: Of course you would, military twit .

Pug: What was that?!

Edward: Oh, nothing.

[ Edward backs down on the train, but Tibbs notices something off about the coupling between the
first and second van ]

Tibbs: Those couplings look awfully rusty, probably wouldn’t be safe to use on the journey.

Colonel: [ clears his throat ] Are you sure it’s worth swapping the vans out?
Tibbs: Affirmative, Colonel, sir. [ walks up to the train ] These couples won’t last the trip, they’re
too corroded to be used without replacing them.

Pug: Oh, this is a waste of time, the train will be fine, we’ve taken enough time unloading these
supplies as it is.

Felina: Colonel, I think Sergeant Tibbs has a point, we can’t transport equipment like this in
unsafe containers.

Pug: It’s just going to hold us back.

Feral: There’s nothing to hold back, it’s called using your head, you should try it for once.

Pug: You, blue thing, stay where you are!

Tibbs: No, go and fetch a different van.

Pug: Stay!

Tibbs: Go!

Pug: Stay!
Tibbs: Go!

Feral: [ facepalms ] I’m surrounded by idiots.

Edward: Oh, dear…

[ The shot cuts to atop a building as two figures step out onto the balcony; revealing themselves as
Scourge and Miles ]

Scourge: Well, this looks like a nice place to watch the fireworks.

Miles: Let’s just say it’ll be a show they’ll never forget.

[ The shot cuts to a monitor where someone is watching it ]

?: What a lovely display…it would be a shame for all this hard work to go to waste…

[ While the sergeant and the lieutenant continue to quarrel, the colonel continues to shake his head
in either direction, and Edward slowly moves off to collect another van, the shot cuts to someone
pointing a gun down towards the key ]

?: Fire.

[ The shot is fired and it hits one of the fuel tankers closest to the vans, which causes a fire.
Everyone stands back in shock as the flames begin to spread to the munitions still present on the
dock ]

Edward: Oh, good lord!

Pug: GAH, now look what’s happened!

Captain: Great fires of London, the whole key is burning up!

[ Sure enough, Captain isn’t wrong as the flames are shown spreading throughout the harbor.
Worse still, the unattended explosives in the crates start to burn up, eventually causing one to
explode as debris flies everywhere ]

Tibbs: Everyone, clear the area and get to safety!

Steel: No need to tell me twice!

Felina: Can’t argue with that!

[ As the two feline lieutenants begin to back off, the siren sounds to alert the port of the impending
danger, catching the attention of the locals nearby ]

Pug: Where do you think you’re going, we need to control the flames and salvage what we can!
Tibbs: Are you crazy?! This entire dockside is going to blow up, we don’t have time to salvage, we
need to leave!

Pug: Hey, you do not tell me what to do, I rank higher than you, c-

[ Tibbs smacks Pug across the face with force he didn’t know he had ]

Tibbs: Listen to me, you incompetent jackass! I have been dealing with your nonsense this entire
day and you are willing to let both of us die for some cock and bull reasoning! Also, I am SICK of
your prejudice against felines, I don’t want to a single word about how they’re plotting to take over
the world, you are lucky I’m humble enough not to throw you into the inferno myself, because
believe me, no one would shed a tear if your dumb ass got burned alive!

[ For the first time that entire day, Pug is left at a loss for words ]

Tibbs: Now, I’m going to get out of here, and you’d be wise to follow on, so get yourself in gear
and let’s get out of this mess!

[ Tibbs runs out after the commanding officers, leaving Pug still unable to say a word ]

[ The scene cuts to Scourge and Miles overlooking the destruction from atop a hill outside of the
city ]

Scourge: Ain’t it a sight of beauty?

Miles: You’ve got an odd definition of beauty in that case.

Scourge: Ah, shut up, Miles.

Miles: Hmm, at least the doctor’s got his work cut out for him.

Scourge: Yeah, gave us a front row seat to watch all the destruction , hehehe.

[ The scene cuts back to the monitor as the figure holds up a remote control ]

?: A true work of art, so much power in such a small item…it’s enough to make one shed a tear …
[ presses down on the button ]

[ At that moment, a large explosive goes off, sending flaming debris flying into the air. It shoots
high enough to land right into Evergreen Station’s canopy. Henry is at the head of a long goods
train while Gordon is about to head off with the Express when the flames start to spread over the
station ]

Henry: Oh no, the station’s on fire! And I’ve got oil tankers on this train!

Gordon: Get them out of here before they blow up!

P.A.: All passengers in the station, please evacuate the premise immediately, repeat, all passengers
evacuate the premise!

[ Gordon’s coaches instantly flood out passengers not wanting to get caught in the flames; Doggie
Daddy holds Augie in his arms as he runs while Bandit, Chili, Lady, Snooper, Blabber, Ariel,
Belle, Porky, Daphne, Kanga, and Salem runs towards the exit as quickly as they can. Gordon and
Henry decided to make a break for it and quickly leave the station, uncoupled from their rolling
stock. It is most unfortunate that not all of the supplies were collected from the station as several
crates have caught fire and a set of explosives detonate over the station, shooting up at the canopy
which causes it to weaken and crumble, broken glass falls everywhere. This combined with the
debris from the docks sends flaming projectiles onto various buildings, stepping varying sizes of
fire to them ]

[ The scene cuts to the junkyard where in the garage are Chance and Jake, settled down on the
couch watching the news as Ann Gora reports on the scene ]

Ann: This is Ann Gora, Toonight News reporting live at the scene of a horrific accident. Just
earlier, a once successful unloading of supplies for the army turned catastrophe as everything
suddenly went up in flames. Worse still is the destruction that is currently ravaging Toon City via
flying debris. We ask everyone to stay calm in this pressing matter, please follow all safety
protocol, and do not go anywhere near the harbor.

Jake: What do you reckon this was; accident or arson?

Chance: Whatever it is, perhaps it’s best we check it out.

Jake: Swat Kats?

Chance: Swat Kats.

[ Chance and Jake are shown running to their lockers to pick out their iconic flight uniforms,
before rushing to the basement where their aircraft; the TurboKat, is stationed. The two felines
jump into their jet and after the garage door opens up, they set off into the air ]

[ The scene cuts to Felina trying to escape the approaching flames, but just then, a piece of stone
from a building falls down ]

Feral: Felina!

[ Feral quickly jumps in to push his niece out of the way before the stone hits the ground ]

Felina: Uncle…thanks for that.

Feral: Guess I’m not emotionless after all.

Felina: Oh, come on, I never said that.

Steel: Hey, as much as I’m sure this is touching, you probably wanna get out from your current
position. [ points up to the rail bridge about to fall on top of the two ]

Feral: GET CLEAR!!!

[ The three officers run just in time as the bridge collapses from the weakened supports, blocking
the road. Colonel comes running on the other side, but the smoke and heat is making it hard for
him to breathe ]

Colonel: [ coughs ] I can’t see a thing! [ coughs ] Water…air…[ falls to his knees ] I can’t move…

[ Tibbs and Captain run up to the forlorn sheepdog, Pug carried on the horse’s back, still looking
rather shell-shocked ]

Tibbs and Captain: Colonel!

Colonel: Men…[ coughs ]...I don’t think…[ coughs ]...I’m gonna make it…

Tibbs: No, no, no, Colonel, you’re going to…[ pulls the canine onto his back ]...be alright…just
hang out…

Colonel: Tibbs…[ coughs ]...if I don’t make it…I would just like to…[ coughs ]...apologize…

Tibbs: [ coughs ] Colonel, it’s fine…you’re going to be fine…we’ll all be fine…

[ The thin feline carries the sheepdog back across the path they came, along with Captain still
carrying Pug, trying to find some way of shelter from the fire. At that moment, they can make out a
smokey image of an aircraft landing on the ground ]

Captain: Hey…hey! We’re over here! Officers in…[ coughs ]...distress!

Tibbs: Please…[ coughs ]...help…

[ Tibbs and Captain find themselves being unable to cope with the amount of smoke in the air and
collapse onto the ground, their vision blurry as two figures run out from the smoke to assist,
wearing protective masks over their mouths ]

T-Bone: It’s not looking good, Razor, the smoke’s getting to ‘em!

Razor: I think we’ll only just be able to pull this one off if we can get ‘em inside the Turbokat!

T-Bone: I got the captain and the lieutenant, you take the colonel and the sergeant!

Razor: Affirmative!

[ T-Bone pulls up a wheezing Captain on his back while holding onto Pug, Razor assists Tibbs and
Colonel to their feet and slowly make their way back to the jet. In spite of the cramped conditions,
the Swat Kats manage to fit their extra company before taking off into the sky ]

[ The scene cuts to Lapis Lazuli trying to extinguish the flames piling around her ]

Lapis: Take that! And that! Back, get back, fire!

[ A large piece of burning ember lands near the blue gem, causing her to gasp ]
Lapis: Okay, maybe this might be a good time to get out of here!

[ Lapis tries to take off, but a large chunk of a building falls down on her path, the water gem only
just dodging it before it lands and crumbles on the ground. An explosion suddenly goes off behind
Lapis, shooting her forward and onto the ground ]

Lapis: OOF! [ groans and coughs ] I can’t feel my legs…[ tries to prop herself up using her arms
]...I have to…escape…

[ At that moment, a looming figure lifts Lapis up and rushes through an alley away from the
impending flames. They enter the nearest open door and Lapis is sat down on a chair, still feeling
rather dazed ]

Lapis: Ooooooooh, my head…[ a blanket is offered to her ]...oh, thanks…[ shakes her head to
regain her bearings ]...thanks for the help…

[ Lapis trails off as standing in front of her is a familiar orange gem with long white hair ]

Lapis: J…Jasper?

[ Without another word, Jasper exits the building, leaving Lapis at a loss for words. When she
thinks she’s far enough, Jasper stops and sighs ]

Jasper: You’re welcome…

[ The orange gem quickly runs to avoid any further damages as the shot alternates between
different people having taken shelter or sticking somewhere that will protect some layer of
protection, a shot of the Star Fleet and Zero Fleet at their respective docks, a shot of the Heeler
family huddled together, a shot of the big engines in their shed, Belle, Beast, Lumiere, Cogsworth,
Mrs. Potts, and Chip watching from outside the book store, Ariel in her mermaid form holding
Flounder close by, Snow White watching from her cottage, and a shot of the city with the buildings
still in flames ]

[ The scene transitions to morning where the fire has been put out, but the damage is done. The
harbor is in a complete mess with burned dockside, destroyed rolling stock and crates, a cinged
Solomara, local buildings suffering varying degrees of damage, Evergreen Station is ravaged with
a destroyed canopy, scattered trucks and coaches that have also sustained burns or are severely
damaged, the building has several of its shops ruined from the explosion, and all around the city
are buildings and shops that have sustained varying degrees of damage, broken windows, charred
structure, crumbled pieces that are scattered on the road and rails ]

[ The scene cuts to a television screen where Ann Gora is reporting the news once more ]

Ann: This is Ann Gora reporting the aftermath of the Dockyard Disaster. As you can see, the city
has been scathed, but it survived. Local homes and businesses are trying to cope with the damages
done to their property and it seems that are many shaken up by the horrific events that occurred last
night. A number of people will have to move out from their homes until they are repaired, but
perhaps the most heartwrenching part about all of this are the people opening their doors to victims
that need a place to stay. Truly, this is an example of a community coming together in the wake of
an awful travesty…[ wipes a tear from her eye ]...sorry, I just…I hope, as do many citizens, that the
city will rebuild itself and come back stronger than ever.

[ The scene cuts to Tibbs lying on a hospital bed, his eyes closed…until he opens them weakly ]
Tibbs: [ groans ] Where…where am I…?

Cindy: [ off-screen ] You’re in the hospital, Sergeant.

Tibbs: Huh…?

[ Tibbs looks over to see Yogi and Cindy standing beside him in their doctor uniforms ]

Cindy: You passed out from exposure to smoke from the fire, but luckily, you and the other
officers were rescued before it became serious.

Tibbs: The others…Colonel, Captain, are they…?

Yogi: Oh, they’re fine, they’re all fine, I just fed Colonel some Jell-O in his room, needed some
moisture in his throat. Though he took an interest in poking it…a lot…

Cindy: Captain’s fine as well, from what I heard, you and him rescued the colonel and lieutenant
when they were in a fix.

Tibbs: And Lieutenant Pug?

Yogi and Cindy: Uhhhhhhhhh…

Yogi: He’s…”fineish”, by which I mean, he’s stable and all, but the guy was in this weird trance,
like he couldn’t blink or something.

Cindy: Just a sidenote, I heard from the Colonel that he’s being suspended for disorderly conduct
of handling supplies aaaaand is in danger of being stripped of his rank for various other reasons. In
addition, I think there was something about a certain sergeant getting promoted to Sergeant Major
for rescuing an officer in distress and for hindsight planning of safety.

Yogi: Hey, hey, hey, someone’s pretty lucky in the room, three guesses to who it is.

Tibbs: Oh…he’s promoting me…[ cracks a smile ]...that is nice to hear…

Cindy: We’ll leave you to rest, let us know if you need anything.

Tibbs: Thank you, Doctors…

[ As the two bruins leave the feline to rest, he sighes contentedly and reaches for the remote to
listen to some soothing music ]

[ The scene cuts to Chance and Jake in the waiting room with flowers and a box of chocolates. At
that moment, Feral, Felina, and Steel walk into the main hallway, having sustained several burn
marks ]

Chance: Well, if it ain’t my favorite officers of the airforce.

Felina: Hehe, nice to see you two came to visit, are those chocolates for my dear old uncle?

Chance: Yep, here ya’ go, mon ami.

[ Chance hangs the box with a cheeky grin as Feral rolls his eyes unamused ]
Feral: Hmph, you’ve got a rather corny sense of hospitality, don’t you?

Jake: When you live with a guy like this, ya’ sorta expect somethin’ like that.

Chance: Aaaaaah, you know you enjoy it, ya’ knucklehead. [ noogies Jake’s head ]

[ Feral sighs and shoves the box of chocolates to Steel while Felina chuckles. The dark red kat
opens the box and gives a smirk ]

Steel: Oh, look, Belgian chocolate.

Feral: [ blinks ] Where?

Steel: Here.

[ Steel pops a piece into Feral’s mouth and watches with a smug look on his face. Feral swallows
and crosses his arms while Chance, Jake, and Felina try hard not to snicker as the scene cuts to
black ]

[ A flash of lightning shows the cave from the beginning once more, cutting to the two silhouetted
figures ]

?: No loose ends…I’ve had a nosy gang of nitwits interfering with my plans for far too long, the
last thing I need is for that group to become bigger and stronger…

?: Well, then I supposed you’ve accomplished just that, the people of that city are strong, they
won’t go down without a fight, you put a challenge against them and they came out of it.

?: I’d rather you didn’t utter such meaningless phrases in my presence, let it be known that you
were just as involved in what took place that night…it’s not something that’s easy to forget…the
burning sensation of people that you’ve hurt…you know that feeling all too well, I’m sure…

?: Hey, that was in the past, and I know what I did, and I’m aware of the people affected by it…but
there’s nothing much I can do about that, now can I?

?: You hit the nail on the head with that one…I admire your honesty, it’s what sets you apart from
the rest…you’re unapologetic, apathetic, remorseless, all the traits I look for in someone…

?: Essentially, you look for someone that you can hold all of their wrongdoings over their head and
never let them live it down.

?: Hmmhmmhmm, he’s got a sense of humor…that’s the kind of mindset that will spare you from
the inevitable. You’ve burned so many bridges, and it was all worth it for your self-preservation.
You’re a very complicated person, yet I can understand why you do the things that you do…it’s
what makes you stronger than the rest…while they all succumb to their weaknesses of
sentimentality, you take what they’ve got and crush it in the palm of your hand…you and me,
we’re not as different as you might think.

?: You really think that we’re one and the same, don’t you?

?: Oh…I know we’re one and the same…that’s why I consider you to be my equal to stand and
watch hell reign on this island…Geoffrey.

The End…
 A City of Many Colors

A City of Many Colors

[The scene opens with an exterior shot of Toon City. Continuing from the previous episode, the
damages are still visible with the burn marks on several buildings still present. It cuts to a shot of
Harvey and Salty on the elevated track, with the former lifting a piece of broken metal from the
damaged rail bridge for the latter to take away, before cutting a shot of Evergreen Station where
BoCo has positioned the cranes to clear up the rubble while Bill and Ben are standing by with
trucks to take the remains off to the scrap yard. It then cuts to Zip and Zug collecting the remains
of damaged crates and supplies from the quayside]

Zip: Well, I guess you were right on us collecting salvage.

Zug: Zip?
Zip: Yes, Zug?

Zug: Shut up.

[ The scene cuts to an exterior shot of the hospital before transitioning into one of the rooms where
Setsuna is tending to Scootaloo sitting on the table, wiping something on the filly’s arm. Scootaloo
winces with a hiss ]

Setsuna: This will only sting for a bit, but it will heal your wound…[ gently rubs on the orange
pegasus’ arm ]...you’re a brave little thing, aren’t you?

Scootaloo: Well, I guess you could say that, I did get out of the fire with some cool battle scars.

Setsuna: Let’s be glad they were just small burns and you were otherwise unharmed.

Scootaloo: Yeah, I’d say I’m pretty tough, that fire was nothing, I was outta there like Rainbow
Dash on a marathon.

Setsuna: Oh, so I guess we’re past the phase of getting lollipops after an appointment.

Scootaloo: Aaaaaah, that’s all little kids stuff, I’m a grown pegasus, ready for anything, I don’t
need sweets to prove th…okay, maybe just one, but don’t tell anyone I said that.

Setsuna: [ chuckles and pulls out a red lollipop ] It’ll be our little secret.

[ The shot cuts to Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy sitting in the waiting room, next to them are
several other victims of the recent debacle; Rocko having sustained burns on his right arm and a
spot on his face, Sagwa anxiously teetering on her seat, and Loopy wincing at the patches on his
body ]

Rainbow Dash: Do you think she’ll be alright?

Fluttershy: I’m sure she’ll be fine, I never knew you to get so worried.

Rainbow Dash: [ straightens up ] Who said I was worried, I’m not worried, I’m just hoping it’s
nothing major like third-degree burns or overnight hospitalization.

Fluttershy: And they say I’m the one who gets all on the fritz.

Rainbow Dash: [ scoffs ] Whatever, Scootaloo’s strong like me, I’m sure it’ll be nothing she can’t
handle.

[ At that moment, Boo Boo opens the door ]

Boo Boo: Rainbow Dash?

Rainbow Dash: I wasn’t panicking!

Boo Boo: Oooookay, anyways, Scootaloo’s free to go.

[ Scootaloo walks out with a bandage on her right arm ]

Scootaloo: I told you I’d be alright.

Rainbow Dash: Hehe, never doubted you for a second, kid.

Fluttershy: [ muffles a chuckle ] She was the bravest pony I’ve ever seen.

Boo Boo: Ruby, Max, you’re up next!

[ As the two older pegasuses and one filly walk out from the room, a pair of rabbit siblings; one
smaller with a red striped shirt and blue overalls and one taller with a violet dress follow Boo Boo
into the hallway. The scene cuts to the park where Blitz and Exile are sat down on a bench, looking
rather forlorn while Fancy-Fancy and Spook walk in the background ]

Blitz: My collection of paintings, all burned in the inferno…I’ll never recover them…

Exile: [ softly rubs the Doberman’s arm ] Do not worry, comrade, paintings can be replaced, you
cannot. I’d consider us luckski that the fire didn’t get us.

Blitz: Yes, I suppose you’re right, I can live without looking at a drawing, but you…[ shudders ]...I
couldn’t bear the thought.

Exile: Same goes for me, though I admit, the cityski is looking rather dismal.

Blitz: I heard that some places got so bad, people are moving out to Toontown on the other side of
the island.

Exile: But I thought that was just a tourist spotski.

Thomas: [ off-screen ] This time’s a special case.

[ The two canines look to the right to see Thomas O’Malley approaching them ]

Thomas: They’re opening up temporary houses for people who’s got the brunt of the fire when it
damaged their homes. I was one of the lucky folk in that regard, others like Charlie, Tom, and
Jerry, ehhhhhhhhh, not so much.

Blitz: Perhaps we should consider temporary relocation, we got hit pretty hard during the affair.
Exile: I’m sure we can cope if we just get supplies from the depot.

Belle: [ off-screen ] I’m afraid it won’t be as simple as that.

[ The three men look to the left to see Belle walking up in her blue and white dress ]

Belle: I just passed by the shop when I was getting more brooms to clean the dust around my store,
they’re still cleaning out the ash and debris.

Exile: [ sweatdrops ] Well, that complicates things. I guess we’ll move out for now, at least until
things have improved here.

Blitz: Well, at least they’ve got that shop you like on the other side.

Exile: Hmmm, you’re not wrong there.

Blitz: Of course, I’m a genius after all.

[ The scene cuts to Eve,rgreen Station where Rebecca is sitting at Platform One to take the people
needing to be relocated to the other side of the island; passengers including Pepe, Penelope, Tom,
Jerry Charlie, Rouge, Tails, Lola, Blitz, Exile, Kanga with Roo in tow, and Rita with a frizzled
Georgette next to her ]

Rita: You gonna be alright there?

Georgette: Do I look alright? My room, my cosmetics, my photo-ops, my beautiful expensive

bedsheets, they’re all ruined ! [ dramatically sobs while Rita pats her on the back ]

Rita: It’ll be alright, but maybe don’t use my shirt as a-[ Georgette pulls up on the Saluki's black
shirt to wipe her eyes ]-tissue…again…
Prince John: You think that’s bad, my luscious robes were caught in the fire.

[ The shot reveals Prince John in a large red coat with layers of fluff around the neck ]

Prince John: All I could find was this puffy coat, and it’s sooooooooo hot , ooooooooh, my
clothes, my beautiful clothes, my clean, pristine lining!

[ Prince John sobs in a similar manner to Georgette while Sir Hiss patiently waits with a tissue box
on hand ]

Sir Hiss: It’s routine at thisssssss point.

Prince John: [ whimpers ] I’m royalty, I’m not meant to move out, it’s just not fair.

[ Sir Hiss appears behind the lion’s back to pat on his shoulders as he continues to whimper ]

Sir Hiss: There, there, sire, you’ll be alright, hopefully…

[ As soon as the passengers have boarded, the guard blows the whistle, inciting Rebecca to do the
same as she puffs out from the station ]

Rebecca: Don’t worry, everyone. I’ll have you at Elm Station by tea time, hopefully that’ll put a
smile on some faces…
[ As the yellow Pacific’s last coach leaves the platform, a small black mouse with a bow is
watching from behind one of the station columns, recognizable as Minerva “Minnie” Mouse. The
scene cuts to her entering the town hall before approaching two large wooden doors with a large
plaque above reading “The Mayor”. She steps inside to find the chair turned around at the desk ]

Minnie: Excuse me, Mr. Mayor, I have news to share with you.

?: What would that be?

Minnie: Well, as you know, the fire devastated the city and everyone’s morale has been low ever
since.

?: Yes, it’s quite the unfortunate predicament we’ve got on our hands.

Minnie: That’s why I was thinking, this place could use a bit more…color, so to speak.

?: I’m listening…

Minnie: Well, it’s that time of year again, and given that the people need something to help cheer
them up, I was thinking of something that would really bring the community together.

?: What exactly was on your mind; a parade, a festival?

Minnie: Well, both of them actually. I know this might be a haphazard strategy, but given the
current circumstances…

[ The chair turns around to reveal the man, or mouse himself, Mickey Mouse, retaining a neutral
half-lidded expression throughout the conversation ]

Mickey: I say…[ cracks a small grin ]...you’ve got a sharp mind. We hold the celebration,
community is happy, we continue mending the damages, everyone wins.

Minnie: I’ll start on making the announcement as soon as possible…[ turns to leave ]...and I will
be tactful about it.

Mickey: When do I ever doubt you?

Minnie: Hmm.

[ The scene cuts to Elm Station where the passengers have departed, Rebecca is simmering
contently at the platform, Murdoch is several platforms away with a heavy goods train, and Arthur
is in the yard shunting a train for Molly. The shot pans onto Blitz and Exile in particular while
Nature Cat and Hal walk by them ]

Blitz: You know, sometimes I feel like we don’t travel enough.

Exile: I rather travel when need to as opposed to jumping all across globe.

Blitz: Well, back then, we couldn’t even sightsee, it was always some weird thing to take care of.

Exile: Most of the time was pointless rubbish anyway.

Blitz: Yeah, you’re not wrong there. Anyway, shall we check out the homes, no time like the
present.
Exile: So long as it gets me in nice soft bed to lay on, things be good.

[ The scene cuts to Falmouth Harbor where Daria and Jane are looking at a poster placed on a
wall reading “Come Join the Rainbow; Toon City Community Celebration” ]

Daria: Well, if that isn’t the most subtle way of saying pride parade, then I don’t know what it is.

Jane: Well, there’s no corporate label on the bottom, so maybe the shilling won’t be as egregious.

Daria: How much do you wanna bet the mayor’s behind this?

Jane: If he is, I expect several pins showing how great he is. You know, the usual government
involvement.

Daria: In that case, I’d better get home and dye my hair.

Jane: Since when do you dye and it doesn’t turn out like crap?

Daria: Since I figured using a bucket of paint gets the job done sooner.

Jane: Smooth.

[ The scene cuts to the big engines having a meeting at the roundhouse ]

James: Ugh, all those ashes and cinders, they got my paint all dirty, now I’ll need a new coat.

Henry: Oh, yes, James, try going to the works to see if they have it available, you know, if they
weren’t trying to recover from the damages sustained during the fire.

James: Hmph, easy for you to say, Henry, you already work with trucks more than me, keeping
appearances already isn’t your forte.

Gordon: Oh, it doesn’t matter for either of you, it’s fine for you, little James-

James: Hey!

Gordon: -or you, Henry, but an important engine like me needs to keep up appearances, pulling
the Express means their engine needs to be pristine at all times, but thanks to this blasted fire, I
can’t get to the painters until a new shipment arrives.

Henry: Guess you’ll have to experience what it’s like being a goods engine, eh, Gordon?

Gordon: Pah, how undignified, so soon as the works are repaired, I’ll be first in line for a repaint.

James: [ sighs ] I can’t stick around here much longer, I’m headin’ down to Elm, their works are
mostly empty, so maybe they’ve got better luck. Besides, I’ve got a coal train to take up there
anyway.

[ With that, James pulls out of the sheds and onto the turntable to be turned around ]

Gordon: [ clears throat ] Actually, I think I’ll take my chances at Elm as well, I think the express
is due out soon.

[ Gordon is next onto the turntable as James puffs away ]

Henry: Ah, what the heck, might as well follow them, got nothing better to here, might as well get
some tankers and pretend I’ve got an important shipment.

[ The scene cuts to Haruka and Michiru having tea outside of a cafe named “Panama”. Lady and
Duchess are sat to their right while Honest John and Gideon are sat to their left ]

Michiru: [ sighs ] You know, while the waters have settled, they still feel tense.

Haruka: Well, given what’s happened as of late, I’m not surprised.

Michiru: Yeah…actually, I think it’s more than that.

Haruka: What do you mean?

Michiru: There’s this uncertain feeling I’ve got, it’s small, but it’s there…

Haruka: Is it a warning?

Michiru: Maybe, but I can’t say for sure…

[ Haruka places her hand on Michiru’s ]

Haruka: Whatever it is, you’ll let me know.

Michiru: Of course…hmm, by the way, did you hear the news?

Haruka: Yeah, apparently something about bringing the community together.

Michiru: You want to take part in it?

Haruka: Hehe, so long as you’re by my side, I reckon it’ll be paradise.

Michiru: Hmmhmm, oh, Haruka, you never fail to amuse me.

[ The scene cuts to Rita and Georgette entering their new complex, a rather quaint white painted
apartment with simple furniture, kitchen, and bedroom to the left ]

Rita: Well, this place ain’t half bad, not the fanciest, but hey, who’s keepin’ track?

[ Georgette throws her suitcase onto the floor, lays on it, and groans dramatically ]

Georgette: I don’t know how I’ll ever recover from this…

Rita: While you’re doin’...that, I’ll be in the kitchen fetchin’ us somethin’ to eat.

[ Georgette scowls as Rita walks over to the kitchen ]

Georgette: How can you be so nonchalant about this?

Rita: Simple; the more ya’ look on the stuff that didn’t get burned, the better.

Georgette: Oh, hahaha, how charming .

Rita: Heeeeey, Georgie, why ya’ gotta be so hung up about this? Ain’t ya’ at least relieved to
spend some time with yours truly?
Georgette: [ pouts ] Oooooooh, you wouldn’t understand…

[ Rita sets a pan on the counter and walks up to the pouting poodle, kneeling down ]

Rita: I promise you’ll love what I’m gonna serve up…

Georgette: Let me guess; spicy, chewy, crusty, piz-[ a finger is put on her lips ]

Rita: Italian pasta and for dessert…[ closes in on Georgette’s face ] sweet cherry pie …

[ Georgette blushes at this ]

[ The scene cuts to Baloo resting on his deck chair outside on the dock reading a magazine, stuck
on a particular page ]

Baloo: Well, well, well, about time they came up with something to spruce up the place.

Bagheera: [ comes up with a tray of lemonade ] What have you got there?

Baloo: Oh, just a lil somethin’ talkin’ about the upcoming festival, time for me to show off ma’
stuff.

Bagheera: You’re doing the frosted muffin top again, aren’t you?

Baloo: No, what makes you say that?

Bagheera: Because every time something big goes on, you make sure to be at the center of
attention.

Baloo: Aaaaaah, c’mon, you know you like it, the look on your face says it all.

Bagheera: Errrrrrrm, but it’s just, what with all that’s happened, maybe we should keep the antics
to-[ gets pulled in by Baloo’s arms ]-a…minimum…

Baloo: You worry too much, Baggy. Kick back, have a little fun.

Bagheera: I just…oh…

[ Baloo boops his nose against Bagheera’s, who after a bit of hesitation, returns the gesture. The
black panther begins to ease up as he lets out a content purr ]

Bagheera: Maybe I can let it slide…for a special occasion…

[ The scene pans up as a sax tune begins to play over the sounds of purring before it transitions to
a scene of Gordon, James, and Henry arriving at Elm with their respective loads. The red engine
looks out to the sheds and finds them empty ]

James: Aaaaaaaah, that’s a score, init?

Gordon: Mind you wait your turn, I told you I’d be first to get repainted.

Henry: You two and your obsession with repaints…hmm?

[ Upon stopping at his platform, Henry overhears a conversation between Bluey and Bingo ]
Bluey: There’s going to be a rainbow celebration held in town.

Bingo: Oooooh, I’ll bring my coloring book! I’ve got lots of colors to show off.

Bluey: I heard there’s going to be a parade and games and a festival, maybe even a winner for who
can be the most colorful. Hehe, that’ll be me.

Bingo: Well then, the judges will be wowed by meeeeeeeee. [ spins around like a top ] Hehehe.

Chili: C’mon, kids, we gotta catch our train back!

Bluey and Bingo: Coming, mum!

Bandit: Ooooooh, no, it seems we’re missing two people, we can’t possibly leave without ‘em.

Bluey: Here we are, here we are!

Bandit: Here you are, for a second, I thought I was gonna have to call lost and found for two
missing stowaways.

Chili: You mean when you lost your hat and it was in the bag the whole time?

Bandit: [ blushes ] Heheeeeeee, that was an experience.

[ As the Heelers board Hiro’s coaches, the shot cuts back to Henry who ponders on what was just
said ]

Henry: Hmm, I thought I heard something about that back in the city…

[ Henry looks over to see Gordon and James still debating over who should get repainted first. As
quietly as he can, he slips over the points and into the station yards, grinning as the big green
engine watches his cohorts be distracted ]

[ The scene cuts to evening with Blitz and Exile sitting in the living room of their new complex
watching the television ]

Ann: This is Ann Gora, Toonight News coming to you with a special bulletin. In light of the recent
events, Mayor Mouse has decreed a festival dedicated to the people of Toon City, with the main
goal focusing on a community coming together as one. It is to be held in the next week, promising
to be a fun and colorful experience for everyone involved. There will be a parade that’ll span from
Toon City all the way up to Elm Station, so put a pin on that schedule and we hope to see you in
attendance.

Blitz: Hmm, what do you reckon?

Exile: I suppose if it is for community, then it be shame not to go.

Blitz: Pluuuuuuuuus, I think it’s calling out to us, a time for us to shine.

Exile: Hmmmmm, I wouldn’t mindski that…

Blitz: I’m sure you wouldn’t…

[ Blitz leans in to rub Exile’s nose, before the husky pulls the Doberman down and the sound of a
squeaking mattress can be heard ]

[ The scene cuts to various people around Toon City and Elm Central spotting the posters for the
event; first Dodger and Oliver by Falmouth Harbor, then by one of the cafes, Scar while he wraps
a coil of his mane around his finger, then the CMC; Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo
find a poster in the park, and then Snooper and Blabber find a poster on the door of the detective
agency. As the word spreads around, it cuts to the town square having the stands being built up for
the festival. Aurora and Ariel are on one stand, Garnet, Amethyst, and Pearl are on another, Huck
and Snag are sitting up one in between Snow White and Robin ]

[ The scene cuts to the big day having arrived; colorful stands line up on the street with a giant
banner saying “The Pride of Toon City” in rainbow lettering. Snow White is at a stand selling
treats with various icing patterns, Rarity is at another stand selling colorful clothes for people to
buy, Robin Hood and Little John are by another stand where the former is sitting above a large
clear bucket of water while the latter stands at attention with a cane and megaphone, Garnet,
Amethyst, and Pearl are selling necklaces and other trinkets by their stand as both Augie Doggie
and Doggie Daddy walk off with necklaces of rainbow and a mix of blue, white, and pink ]

Augie: This necklace really goes well with my cotton candy, doesn’t it, dear old dad?

Doggie Daddy: Hehehe, you said it, son a’ mine.

[ Fox is shown walking away from Rarity’s stand with a shirt of lavender, violet, and blue before
seeing Falco looking off to the side, wearing an outfit similar to him ]

Fox: Well, would you look at that, we match.

Falco: Huh, oh yeah, sure we do.

Fox: Guess you could say we’re in the same boat if you know what I mean.

Falco: That’s where I’m gonna stop you, I don’t recall the last time you saw me interested.

Fox: Well, have you been scouting as of late?

Falco: I’ll let you know if I find any.

Wolf: [ off-screen ] Well, well, well, if it isn’t my favorite part of dorks.

[ The shot shifts over to Wolf decked out in rainbow while Leon is decked out in white, blue, and
black. The shot cuts back to Falco blushing while he looks back at Fox ]

Falco: Shut up, shut up, shut up.

Wolf: I see you two managed to get here.

Falco: Okay, maybe I shouldn’t be surprised to see Wolf here, but Leon?

Leon: I feel like I’ve the right to attend as well, birdbrain, especially given my interests.

Falco: I can only imagine what those are…

Fox: I, uh, never expected you to wear something that colorful.

Wolf: Well, it’s for a special occasion, init? Thought I’d get into the spirit of things, much like you
have. Besides, I think I look good in this.

Fox: [ clears throat ] I mean, I don’t disagree, it’s a nice change of pace.

Panther: [ off-screen ] Ah, hermanos, there you are.

[ The shot cuts to Panther walking up with a shirt of pink, yellow, and blue, while Krystal follows
behind with a dress of white, purple, and grey with a black triangle on the top ]

Panther: I see the gang’s all together, lovely shades you’ve got on, gentlemen.

Falco: Well, if it ain’t Mr. Romantic at it again with the compliments.

Krystal: Personally, I think it suits you well, Falco, you could do with a bit of sprite.

Falco: Hahaaaaaa, funny, Krystal.

Fox: Ya’ know, for a color scheme I thought I’d never see on you, I gotta say you pull it off.

Panther: Why, thank you, my good man, just goes to show that I’m flexible when it comes to a lot
of things.

Fox: And Krystal, are you…?

Krystal: I guess you could say I’m just waiting for that chance, these things take time, but I
imagine I’ll find someone.

Fox: Well, good for you in that case.

Krystal: Thank you, Fox.

[ The scene cuts to Elsa and Anna walking through the festival, the former decked out in a color
scheme rather unlike her usual attire, a dress of red, orange, white, and lavender, while the latter
is decked out in a similar color scheme to Panther’s outfit ]

Anna: Wow, they really went all out on this place. And your outfit is soooooooo cute !

Elsa: [ chuckles ] Thank you, I know it’s not something I’d usually wear, but I figured I would try
out something different.

Anna: You know, with that dress, I’d say you look more like a spring queen than a snow queen.

Elsa: You don’t think it stands out too much, do you?

Anna: Awww, don’t worry about that, Elsa, I say you’ve got plenty of room to show off.

Elsa: Well…maybe a little.

[ The shot cuts to Jinks purchasing a heart pin from Huck and Snag’s stand while Top Cat, Benny,
Choo-Choo, Fancy-Fancy, Spook, and Brain are standing in line behind him ]

Jinks: Mmm, I think this suits me.

Huck: Yer not wrong, Jinks, it’s a lovely lil thang.

Jinks: Well, it was made by the best.

Snag: Twas created with the utmost care to be sold to the lovely patrons of this here festival. A
large part of it involved my creative endeavor.

Huck: Along with a bit of help when he needed somethin’ to sort ‘em all in.

Jinks: In that case, I’ll be off, thooooough I might come around later. [ winks and walks off ]

Top Cat: Alright, whatcha’ got for us here? [ holds up a rainbow pin ] Nice assortment you got
here, fellas.

Benny: [ holds up a pin of blue, red, and black ] Ooooh, this one looks nice.

Choo-Choo: [ picks up a pin of blue, pink, and white ] I think this one’s callin’ out ta’ me.

[ The scene cuts to Aurora and Ariel at one stand while they’re next to Snow White’s baked treats.
Aurora has decked herself out in a dress of blue, pink, and purple while Ariel is decked out in blue,
pink, and white. Snow White is decked out in a rainbow dress while Charlie and Itchy have walked
off with a cupcake each, the latter having a bit of frosting stuck to his nose ]

Snow White: [ sighs ] Isn’t it a wonderful sight? I don’t remember the last time I got so many
people wanting my treats.

Ariel: Same goes for all these shells I collected, I made sure to find the ones that stuck out the
most.

Aurora: And I finally found a way to quell Flora and Fauna’s dispute over my dress, just have a
mix of both.

Ariel: Or three in your case.

Aurora: Well, mix the two together and you get violet.

Snow White: It’s a lovely look on you, dear.

Aurora: [ chuckles ] Why thank you.

[ The scene cuts to Rarity at her stand when the other five members of her group arrive ]

Rarity: Oh, darlings, you should see the hustle about here, everyone’s been flocking to get a new
accessory from yours truly.

Applejack: Well, Rarity, I reckon you’ve got your work cut out for you, all these dresses and shirts
make some for variety.

Pinkie: Hehe, look, Rainbow Dash, she’s got an outfit in your colors, call it “Rainbow Pride.”

Rainbow Dash: Well, I reckon it does look good on me.

Scar: [ as he passes behind them ] Personally, I reckon it would look better on me.

[ The ponies turn up in surprise to see Scar walking past, dyed lines in his mane, and looking
content with his remark ]
Twilight: I suppose events like this do bring out some unexpected surprises.

Rarity: Hmm, that gives me an idea…[ pulls out a clipboard ]...note to self, add onto list of people
for photo-ops.

Applejack: Ya’ keep a list fer that sort a’ thang?

Rarity: Well, one must keep themselves organized for things like this.

Fluttershy: Hmm, makes sense to me.

[ The shot cuts back to Scar walking past several stands attended to by Baloo and Bagheera, the
Eds, and the Sailor Senshi before finding Shere Khan standing by himself amongst the crowd,
donning a rainbow tie ]

Scar: Enjoying yourself?

Shere Khan: As much as I’m sure you are.

Scar: A bit crowded, yes, but those are the sacrifices we must make.

Shere Khan: A little dramatic, aren’t we?

Scar: Rather dramatic than lonely, init?

Shere Khan: I’m not lonely.

Scar: Mmmmm, I think you could spare a bit of company.

Shere Khan: Well, I suppose you’re not the worst of the lot.

Scar: And you’d know all about the worst, wouldn’t you?

Shere Khan: From one scumbag to another.

[ The scene cuts to Tramp and Balto after the former has just come out from a stand with their
nails now painted in blue, pink, and white ]

Tramp: Well, what do you think?

Balto: I’d say it brightens up your look.

Tramp: [ waves his paw ] Why, thank you, darling, I always aim to impress, you should give it a
shot.

Balto: [ rubs his arm ] Oh no, I couldn’t possibly…

Tramp: Awwww, don’t be shy, hun, I think you’d look good with some polish on them nails,
thought you said the green, white, and violet cover looked appealing.

Balto: Mmmmmm, well…

Buster: [ off-screen ] I think you look pretty sharp there, slick.

[ The two canines turn to see Buster and Steele, the former donning a rainbow vest while the latter
dons a white, blue, and black shirt ]

Buster: Nails done, I see? You’re steppin’ outside the box.

Tramp: Uh, thanks, I suppose.

Buster: I mean it, they look nice on you, wouldn’t mind seeing it more often.

Tramp: Wait, really?

Buster: Would I lie about somethin’ like that?

Tramp: I…

Steele: I see someone’s speechless. Oh, and is that my favorite wolfdog sporting a bit of purple,
lookin’ fetch, aren’t you? [ winks ]

Balto: Uh, what are you…?

Steele: You know what my pattern stands for, though we can take it slow if you’d like.

Balto: [ blushes ] S-Steele, there’s other people here!

Steele: You’re right, I’ll reign it in, for now, hmmhmmhmm…

Buster: You’re a saucy one, aren’t you? Though you could say I can’t control myself sometimes,
especially around such fine lookin’ thangs.

Tramp: [ blushes ] You, uh, you really know how to make a conversation turn in the other
direction…

Buster: Only for you. Suppose we’ll see each other later, catch ya’ then, ma’am. [ winks and walks
away with Steele ]

Balto: Those two, am I right…Tramp?

Tramp: Huh? Oh, yeah, yeah, right there, Balto…

Balto: You alright there?

Tramp: Yeah, it’s just…I had a flashback when he said “ma’am”.

Balto: Oh…

Tramp: I mean, it wasn’t unpleasant or anything, just…made me think is all.

Balto: Well, I guess there’s that.

Tramp: Ah, it’s nothing to worry about, hun, let’s see what else they’ve got around here for fun.

[ As the Schnauzer mix and the wolfdog walk away, the scene cuts to Rebecca approaching the line
where the parade is to begin, the Bulleid Pacific having been painted in rainbow ]

Rebecca: Ooooooooh, this is so exciting! I’ve never been part of a parade before, and with this
new livery too! I wonder who-OH!

[ Rebecca stops before Henry, James, and Gordon, all three having changed their appearances;
Henry is decked out in purple, white, and green, James is decked out in blue, pink and white, and
Gordon is decked out in lavender, violet, and blue ]

Rebecca: Oh, wow, you all got repainted like me!

Gordon: Well, when Henry got first to the painters, he told us that he wanted to get into the spirit
of things, and so I decided to have a go at it, not wanting to be upstaged of course.

James: I’m sure to dazzle the crowds once we get out on the parade, this is one time where I’ll
make an exception for blue on, or pink when it’s not an undercoat.

Henry: In any case, would you look at the floats they’ve got set up for us? I’ve never seen such
colorful flatbeds.

Rebecca: I’m taking the one that’s a giant rainbow. Hehe, fitting since I’m colored like one.

[ The scene cuts to Haruka and Michiru waiting among the crowd for the parade to start, the
former wearing a shirt of pink, white, purple, black, and blue while the latter wears a skirt of red,
orange, white, and lavender. They turn to see Setsuna approaching with Hotaru, the former decked
out in a dress of pink, yellow, and blue while the latter is wearing a skirt of rainbow ]

Haruka: I almost thought you weren’t gonna show up.

Setsuna: As if I would miss an important event when you two are involved, me and Hotaru were
just getting fitted.

Hotaru: Doesn’t my skirt look beautiful, Setsuna helped pick it out for me.

Michiru: It looks lovely, sweetheart, seems we all went with a unique style.

Haruka: And just in time for the parade.

[ At that moment, the sound of music starts to play, followed by a shot of three drums being played,
panning out to reveal Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup. Behind them with the rest of the band
playing are Bloo, Grim, Courage, Numbuh Three, Marceline, Octavia Melody, Vinyl Scratch, Ed,
Edd, Eddy, Buttons, Slappy, Bonkers, and Roger Rabbit. Leading the troop is Princess Bubblegum
as she marches ahead with a baton and flying above the cavalcade are Krypto and Streaky ]

Announcer: Welcome all to the Toon City pride parade! Leading us in is #37 Rosie!

[ The cheery red tank engine, this time with splashes of orange and white on her, is shown
approaching the crowd and giving a few toots of her whistle ]

Rosie: Fancy myself leading a parade, whoever would have thought. Happy pride, everyone!

Announcer: Coming up behind the brass band are the main event! On #4 Gordon’s trailer is a
beautiful caricature of a fairy that shines brightest of all!

[ The Winx girls, in their fairy attire, fly over the float and spray it with fairy dust. Flora in
particular waves down at Mirta and Lucy who are situated between Diaspro and Amaryl, the
redhead and the green haired girl wave back at up at the Fairy of Nature ]

Announcer: Coming up is #5 James with a colorful bouquet of flowers, oh, are they spraying
petals!

[ Petals of blue, pink, and white rain down on the crowd, on the left side of the crowd; Garfield,
Knuckles, Shadow, Lapis, Peridot, Lyra, Bon Bon, Jinks, Judy, and Nick, whom of which is holding
up Finnick while the fennec fox dons an unamused expression, before the same happens to those
on the right side of the crowd; Chrysalis, Scar, Zira, Hokey, Loopy, Tails, Bismuth, Trixie, and
Jasper ]

Announcer: Coming up from behind is #3 Henry with a heart as golden as this community!

[ The heart on Henry’s flatbed shines in the sun, reflecting the colors all around the city like an
Aurora Borealis ]

Announcer: And not too far behind is #22 Rebecca with the pride of Toon City; the rainbow
pride!

[ As Rebecca puffs along, the large rainbow of flowers and streamers flutters in the breeze. The
passing crowd of Angelina, Alice, Cajun holding Katz close to him, Pamela, Jenna, Pongo,
Perdita, Lady, Duchess, Kipper, Tiger, Sylvester, Jasmine, Sly, Thomas O’Malley, Scat Cat, Blitz,
Exile, Rita, Georgette, Prince John, Ace standing in his usual serious position, and Antoine are
shown cheering at the spectacle. Thomas, Annie, Clarabel, Percy, Toby, Henrietta, Duck, Edward,
Emily, Nia, Donald, Douglas, Oliver, Bill, Ben, Mavis, Daisy, BoCo, and Diesel wait for them to
arrive before preceding to follow the whole group out of the city and into the open countryside ]

[ The scene cuts to everyone continuing the parade as they march through the countryside, passing
by the narrow gauge engines gathered at Pine Station, then passing by the miniature engines on
their railway before they finally arrive at Elm Station. Tramp catches up with Balto amongst the
crowd about to head off into the town of Elm to continue the celebration ]

Tramp: Oh, hey, I thought I was gonna lose you in this crowd.

Balto: Hehe, good thing you didn’t. Got everything you need?

Tramp: Yeah, I think I’ve got…

[ Tramp looks up to see Buster, with Steele beside him looking in his direction with a grin ]

Tramp: …everything. You know, why don’t we take the scenic route to town? Might be more
interesting.

Balto: Oh. Well, I dunno what that means but…[ looks in the direction that Tramp was originally
gazing at ]...never mind.

[ As the two canines follow the crowd, no one notices someone hidden from view, lurking within a
van on a train at the platform furthest from the right; their silhouette is taken from behind as they
watch the crowd disperse ]

The End
 Girls' Night

Girls’ Night

[ The scene opens with a shot of the evening sky over Toon City. It then cuts to Thomas pulling into
Evergreen Station with Annie and Clarabel, while Toby is seen entering the yard from the other
direction ]

Thomas: Alright, we’re here. This is where our first train will start tomorrow, so I’ll just leave you
in the yards.

Annie: Why thank you, Thomas, you can go back to the sheds now.

Clarabel: Oh yes, we’ll be here right where you left us.

[ Toby stops on the opposite train next to Thomas to drop off Henrietta ]

Toby: There you go, Henrietta, I’ll be back to pick you up in the morning.

Henrietta: Much appreciated, Toby.

Thomas: Well, goodnight, you lot, see you bright and early tomorrow.

[ Thomas and Toby pull away on their respective tracks and out of the yards as the scene cuts to
the sheds where Emily is on the turntable. At that moment, Rosie puffs into the yard with a train of
coal trucks ]

Emily: Oh, hello, Rosie, didn’t expect to be here so soon.

Rosie: I was just dropping off the coal, you didn’t forget, did you? [ winks ]

Emily: Hehehe, no, I didn’t forget, among other things. [ winks ]

[ The scene cuts to one of the apartment buildings, panning inside a window where Lola is chatting
with someone on the phone ]

Lola: Yeah, I think blue suits me, although you can never go wrong with pink, or lavender, or
magenta, or cerulean, wow, that’s a fancy word, isn’t it, cerulean, kinda like the fancy way of
saying blue, like how violet’s fancy for purple, and all jazz, hehe, oh, sorry, Bun-Bun, got another
call comin’ in, see you in, oh, I dunno, the next time I make a parachute landing. [ clicks the phone
and dials another number ] Hey, Tina!

[ The yellow brunette-haired duck appears in a split-screen to Lola ]

Tina: Yo, what’s up? I just got off work.

Lola: That’s just what I wanted to hear, you still up for “it”?

Tina: Is the sky blue?

Lola: I dunno, is the grass green?

Tina: Yeah, the word’s bein’ passed on, I got Penny on the line.

[ Penelope appears to the right of Tina in the split screen ]

Lola: Oh, hi, Penelope! You still on for it?

Penelope: I’ve got my blanket and lamp ready, Angelina told me she and Alice are bringing their
sleeping bags.

[ Angelina and Alice appear below Penelope, Tina, and Lola ]

Angelina: Duchess said she’s bringing milk and cookies…

[ Duchess appears to the right of the two mice, followed by Lady, Perdita, and Marian appearing
below them. This is followed by Bloom, Usagi, and Applejack appearing on the right side of the
screen, while Stella, Rarity, and Minako appear on the left side, followed by Marceline, Belle, and
Nala appearing on the highest point while Brisby, Jasmine, and Jenny appear on the lowest point.
This is followed up by Snow White, Cinderella, and Aurora appearing more to the right, followed
by Ariel, Mulan, and Tiana on the left, followed by Rita, Georgette, and Cindy on the top, then
Judy, Charlotte, and Jenna on the bottom ]

[ The scene cuts to Evergreen Station where Annie, Clarabel, and Henrietta are sat on their
respective lines, until the former two coaches notice a certain Stirling Single backing down on
them ]

Emily: Good evening, you two, hope ya’ don’t mind me pulling you tonight.

Annie: Oh, we don’t mind at all, Emily, especially since it’s a special occasion.

Clarabel: Don’t worry, we mention a word of this to Thomas, hmmhmmhmm.

Emily: Oh, yeah, he’d never let us hear the end of it, hehehe.

[ At that moment, Rosie backs down onto Henrietta ]

Rosie: Hello, Henrietta, I’m sure Toby won’t mind me borrowing you for a bit.

Henrietta: Oh, of course not, Rosie, you’re welcome to pull me anytime, I’m looking forward to
this evening.

Rosie: So am I, never been to an outing like this before.

Emily: I hear it’s going to be loads of fun.

[ The two engines pull their respective coaches out from the sidings and pull into the platform
where their passengers are soon arriving to board ]

Charlotte: Tee-hee, this is going to be so much fun !

Usagi: There’s gonna be campfire stories, reading comic books, and yummy, yummy treats!
MMMMMMMMM.

Granny: [ while holding a blue tin ] Hohoho, well, lucky for you girls, I brought along fresh
cookies straight from the oven.
Muriel: [ while holding a pink jar ] And I brought me famous Scottish dream cookies, hohoho,
ya’ve no idea how hard it was to hide them from those boys.

Usagi: [ slides up to the two elders ] Did you saaaaaaay cookies?

Duchess: In that case, I suppose it’s lucky I brought a few bottles of milk in my bag. [ taps on her
violet purse to her left ]

Velma: I brought along a book for us to share a scary story over. It’s about this girl who unleashes
her terror on the world that hurt her first .

Daphne: You’ve been reading those Stephen King novels again, haven’t you?

Velma: What can I say; the man’s a literal genius when it comes to horror stories.

Daphne: I’ll say, I read the one where this psycho man kills unsuspecting people on Halloween
and somehow evades death himself.

Lady: Oh my, I’m not sure if I want to listen to those types of stories.

Perdita: Don’t worry, my dear, it’s all just fiction, there won’t be any supernatural occurrences on
this trip.

Lady: Well, if you’re sure…

Perdita: Chin up, I brought along ginger biscuits. [ pulls out a biscuit from her pocket ]

Lady: Oh, I like these. [ takes the biscuit ]

Marian: Hmmhmmhmm, I’ve never been to a campout like this, it feels like a breath of fresh air.

Kluck: Och, who says that the merrymen get to have all the fun? Tonight is girls’ night!

Emily: I’m glad we could be part of the trip, besides the mode of transportation.

Cinderella: Of course we would, after all, you’re ladies like us, and I say that counts as an
invitation.

Emily: Like an invitation to the ball?

Cinderella: [ chuckles ] You could say that.

Annie: Plenty of room, dears, we’ve also got cocoa.

Clarabel: Freshly prepared by our chef; Frankie.

[ The scene cuts to the inside of Annie where Frankie is sat with an apron on as Cinderella sits
down next to her. She takes a cup from the trolley and sips it ]

Cinderella: Mmmmmmm, they weren’t kidding, you made this?

Frankie: Yeah, when you live in a house where you have to prepare meals on the regular, you
make sure everything’s perfect.
Cinderella: Oh, I’d know that for a fact.

Alice: Hmmmmm, hot chocolate for the road, and with marshmallows!

Angelina: Feels like a page out of the Polar Express, not that I mind.

?: Excuse me, may I sit down next to you?

[ The camera pans over to a blonde girl wearing a blue and white dress ]

Angelina: Oh, of course, sit right here. [ pats down on the seat ]

Alice: Oh, hey, you’re Alice from Wonderland.

Alice: And you’re Alice of Mouseland.

Alice and Alice: You’ve got the same name as me!

(Disney) Alice: Why, isn’t that a coincidence?

Alice: You should sit here, I’m sure we’ll have lots to talk about.

(Disney) Alice: Well, in that case, I think I will sit down here. [ sits down next to mouse Alice ]

[ The scene cuts to Rita and Georgette sitting down inside Henrietta ]

Georgette: Hmmmmmm, at least the wood is of better quality this time.

Henrietta: I just had my seats refurbished, they’re good as new.

Rita: Well, I’m sure that’ll be enough to please her royal highness.

Georgette: Very funny, now I’m going to powder my face.

[ Georgette pulls out a puff from her purse and begins applying it to her face. Mittens sitting
behind the poodle coughs as the powder reaches her nose ]

Mittens: I’ll neva’ understand how people don’t gag themselves with all that dust.

Georgette: It’s called “keeping up with your appearance”, darling.

Mittens: Mmm, sure, whateva’ you say. [ rolls her eyes ]

[ At that moment, Daisy arrives on the platform several feet away from Rosie ]

Daisy: Why, hello, ladies. You weren’t going to start the fun without me, were you?

Emily: Well, it’s hard to keep the gossip away from you, that’s for sure.

Daisy: I say I could use it after the day I’ve had; dirty stone trucks from the quarry to the harbour.
[ shudders ] I got cleaned just in time.

Mavis: I guess it does pay off having a diesel railcar haul stone.

Rosie: Mavis, so glad you could come.

Mavis: Well, I needed to get out of the quarry for a little bit, so when I heard Daisy talkin’ about
some gathering for girls, I thought I’d pop in.

Emily: Well, you’re just in time, we’re about to leave.

[ The last door closes and Emily sets off, followed by Rosie who is then followed by Daisy and
Mavis from the back. All four engines head off into the city through the unusually quiet city. It cuts
to the inside of Clarabel where Lola is talking with Tina and Penelope ]

Lola: And so I told the manager, yeah, I’m looking for something that looks like a square, ya’
know, like a big boxy thing, and would you know I spent the whole afternoon in the display aisle
looking at all the room decor they had available, I almost forgot what I came for which was a new
cabinet.

Tina: You ever listen to yourself sometimes?

Lola: Oh, yeah, whenever I talk, I can hear myself, see, hi, me, how ya’ doin’?

Tina: I guess that explains it, fairly entertaining, so how’d ya’ make your grand entrance this
time?

Lola: Well, I got on top of a building, put a parachute on, and jumped off, thooooooough I kinda
forgot about the wind and got tangled in a tree. I stuck the landing though.

Penelope: You’re like a polar opposite to me, you laugh in the face of danger while I try to run
away from it.

Tina: Pepe ain’t back on his gung ho thing, is he? I reckon that man was changing things up a bit.

Penelope: Oh, I didn’t mean it like that, I just meant in general, though it is a relief those days are
over, albeit with a few…lingering issues.

Tina: Oh, yeah, that .

Lola: I thought people weren’t like that around here.

Penelope: Well, it’s not necessarily “here”, it’s “out there”.

Tina: Figures, I mean, at least the guy’s got it easy ova’ here, and it’s why I’m neva’ gettin’ an
account, too much drama ta’ deal with.

[ The scene cuts to Rarity brushing her hair while Applejack is sat next to her ]

Applejack: Yer’ doin’ that when we’re going into the woods?

Rarity: Applejack, darling, if I’m going to be spending a night out in the elements, I want to look
good while doing it.

Applejack: But it’s dark out, ain’t that a little counterproductive?

Rarity: Only in the sense that I don’t get it done.

Applejack: Okay, you do you. Huh, it’s been a while since we took a campin’ trip.
Rarity: At least I’m in good company.

[ The scene cuts to Raven and Starfire sitting while the former looks out the window ]

Starfire: I don’t believe I’ve ever been to what’s called a “girls’ night”, it sounds like an
interesting prospect.

Raven: In another life, we did something like this.

Starfire: What do you mean?

Raven: Trust me, you don’t wanna know.

Starfire: Well, aren’t you a little bit excited about the spending of quality time with other women?

Raven: [ sighs ] I’ll give you this; it’s better than a night of listening to Beast Boy’s stand-up
routine.

Starfire: [ sweatdrops ] Oh, right, I suppose you’re correct there.

[ A thought bubble of a crudely drawn Beast Boy appears as the doppelganger holds a
microphone, a speech bubble above him with the word “FUNNY” having an X crossed over it ]

Beast Boy: So a horse walks into a bar and asks for a drink, he says the bartender, “I wanna root
beer”, the man says “19.95”, and the horse is like “you gotta be bucking kidding me!”

[ Similar drawn versions of Bugs, Katz, Salem, Scar, and Shining Armor as judges are shown
looking unimpressed ]

Scar: Get off the stage.

[ The lion pushes a button which causes the floor below Beast Boy to open and the green boy to fall
in ]

Raven: Yeeeeeah, so I guess this can’t be too bad, especially if it involves scary stories.

[ Raven grins in a way that makes Starfire wince as she tries to maintain her composure ]

[ The scene cuts to the girls having arrived in a spot nestled deep within the forest, a campfire set
up as they’ve all gathered around in a circle, barring the engines and coaches who are sat close
by. Currently, smores are being served around the bonfire, Usagi and Charlotte in particular
having massed a collection of the treats, Pocahontas sitting nearby raising a brow ]

Usagi: This is my favorite part of a campout, chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crackers are
such a genius combination.

Charlotte: Mmm, you can say that again, I heard you can even make it into a cheesecake.

Usagi: Ooooooooh, I gotta try that at some point.

Alice: Oh! I second that!

Angelina: Hmmhmm, you’re always hungry, aren’t you, Alice?

Alice: What can I say, something sounds delicious, I wanna try it.
(Disney) Alice: Well, I certainly wouldn’t mind such a treat, I don’t have smores all that often, so
this is a breath of fresh air.

Dot: Ya’ know, I don’t get parted from my brothers often, so it’s a good thing I came up with an
excuse to trick ‘em.

Minako: And how did you manage that?

Dot: I gave ‘em each a can of whoopass. Knocked ‘em right out.

[ A flashback shows Yakko and Wakko opening their respective cans and getting hit in the forehead
by a boxing glove, knocking them out ]

Minako: Oh…

Dot: Yeah, I’m crafty like that.

Minako: Well, anyway, since we’re on the subject, how about we make a lil gossip? I.E.; talking
smack.

Georgette: Oh, I’ll go first on that one.

[ A thought bubble appears above Georgette, showing a familiar Mexican Chihuahua ]

Georgette: Listen, I think the way Tito acts is adorable, but he needs a fixer-upper because you
have seen that hair?

[ A white Shepard is added to the bubble ]

Mittens: I got nothin’ against Bolt, but the way I’ve seen him with that Mr. Carrot thing in his
mouth, somethin’ tells me he needs to get out more.

[ A purple tank engine pops up next to the canines ]

Daisy: Ryan is a true gentleman, but plainly speaking, he’s a little too easy to get around, a wet
blanket of sorts, you could say.

[ The thought bubble dissipates as Elsa clears her throat ]

Elsa: This might be entertaining, but maybe we shouldn’t talk about people behind their backs?
Just a thought.

Daria: Gee, now where am I gonna put that list of things I was gonna say?

Jane: Spare a least one good quip?

Elsa: Um, okay, Daria?

Daria: You ever realize how some of the biggest names in the city don’t even matter in hindsight?
That explains why I see them mostly in the background, if at all.

Jane: Well, that makes sense as far as I’m concerned, hilariously ironic if I do say.

Marceline: Anyway, who’s up for some scary tales around the campfire, I got a story that’ll leave
you scarred for at least a week.

Duchess: I mean, so long as it’s not too gruesome, I think I can handle it.

Marceline: Oh, I promise it won’t be too bad…

[ The camera cuts to behind Marceline, the vampire having crossed her fingers before showing
everyone ready to listen ]

Marceline: It all started one ordinary day, the kind that makes you feel a gentle breeze as it wafts
through the window…

[ The scene transitions to later as Marceline appears to have reached the climax of her story,
Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup are fearfully clinging onto each other, Lady is shaking in between
Perdita and Duchess who are both wide-eyed, and Charlotte is slowly eating a smore in between
Krystal shifting her legs and Snow White holding her hands over her mouth ]

Marceline: …and no matter how hard she tried, the door wouldn’t budge, it was like the house had
a mind of its own…she felt the floor pulling her down to the basement, finding a sight of rusty
chains, severed limbs, and a pool of blood creeping towards the poor girl…even if she wanted to
scream, no one would hear her, as a sudden clamp over her mouth and the edging of a sharp blade,
the creaking of wooden and screeching of metal drowned any noise she made as it came closer and
closer until…

[ The camera zooms in on the expectantly horrified faces of Starfire, Belle, and Emily ]

[ A shrill sound echoes through the forest, causing most of the girls to scream ]

Daisy and Georgette: NO PLEASE, I’M TOO BEAUTIFUL TO DIE!!!

[ A large looming figure can be seen in the shadows, coming nearer and nearer to the
campgrounds, Daisy shudders violently as it finally gets close enough to the light… ]

Rebecca: Hi, girls, I’m not too late, am I right?

Daisy: Rebecca?! Oooooh, thank goodness , it’s just you!

[ The other girls settle down from the revelation while Rebecca looks on confused ]

Rebecca: Um, I think I’m missing a bit of context.

Marceline: Ooooh, it’s nothing much, I just told them all a horror story and you scared the bejesus
out of ‘em. Nice one. [ winks ]

Rebecca: Oh, well, my apologies, everyone, I just got delayed with my last train and hurried here
as soon as I could. I didn’t expect you all to be scared of little old me, hehe.

Daisy: Scared? No, we were just…surprised is all.

Georgette: Quite right, I knew it was her all along.

Mavis: Is that why you were shaking so much?

Rita: “Ooooooh, no, I’m too pretty to die!”

[ The girls chuckle at this, barring Daisy who simply harrumphs, and Georgette who blushes ]

Rita: Aw, don’t worry about it, suga’, it doesn’t matter to me, I was scared too.

Georgette: Yeah, well…I suppose there’s that.

[ While the girls are still chuckling, all of a sudden, the campfire goes out with a whoosh, causing
everyone to stop and gasp ]

Perdita: Who turned out the light?!

Duchess: I can’t see!

Marian: It’s awful dark!

Kluck: What on Earth?!

Emily: Ooooooh, dear. Wait, we’ve got headlamps, don’t we? Turn them on.

[ With that, the engines all turn on their lamps to see, providing some relief for the group, before
the sound of rustling can be heard, Amy and Sally turn in its direction ]

Nala: Um, did anyone else hear that?

Angelina: Maybe it was just the wind?

Rosie: Maybe it was a small animal.

[ The rustling comes again, this time louder ]

Usagi: Girls…I think someone’s in the woods…

PB: Marceline, you were kidding about that story, weren’t you?

Marceline: That’s the part I’m not 100% on…

PB: Well, that doesn’t help matters…

Nala: It’s coming from over there…

Marian: Whatever it is, I don’t like the sound of it…

Kluck: Keep back, lass…

[ The sound of something approaching the ground comes closer and closer…the air feels tense as
the wind picks up, the branches creak and groan… ]

?: Haaaa…haaaa…haaaaa…night…sleep tight…don’t fight…time to BITE.

[ At that moment, a large spark goes off in the air, setting off the impression of a ghastly face,
scaring everyone below. That is until they hear what appears to be a witch’s laughter ]

?: What fun that was, they feel for that like toads to a pond!

?: Maybe we should try more spark next time, that’ll be twice the effect.
?: Or we could use a snake’s head for the face.

PB: Wait a minute, is that…?

[ From behind the bushes step out three witches; Winifred Sanderson, Mary Sanderson, and Sarah
Sanderson, followed by a few more guests; Chrysalis, Beryl, Zira, Shenzi, Witch Hazel, Pamela,
and Isis ]

Zira: Well, isn’t this a fine sight?

Chrysalis: Let’s see, a terrorized group of wimps, I think that checks out.

Shenzi: HAHAHA, ya’ll got played hard ! [ slaps her knee as she continues to laugh ]

Pamela: Scared like a bunch of little girls.

Emily: Um, could someone please explain what’s going on here?

Beryl: Simple, given that tonight was supposedly a girls’ night, we were curious about the
occasion, yet found it odd that we were given no such invitation.

Shenzi: You good girls tryna keep everythin’ to yourselves, is that right, ain’t no fun in that.

Witch Hazel: That’s right, we’re ladies just like you, surely we could take part in this little
gathering.

Isis: Such a shame, perhaps we’re too good for them, maybe they need another lesson in humility.

Winifred: I believe I know just the spell…

Pamela: In that case, I'd say show it to 'em.

Anna: Uh, wait, wait, wait, maybe there’s a way we make each other happy, you know, you can
join the campout and not do whatever magic stuff you were planning on…?

Elsa: Let it be known that you aren’t the only ones with magic on hand.

Zira: Well, so long as you let us be part of your little herd, maybe we’ll think about sparing you.

Nala: Just how theatrical are you being about that?

Zira: Well, I can do more than that.

Chrysalis: Hmm, sounds like someone’s got a trick up their sleeve, count me in on that,
hmmhmmhmm.

Tina: I mean, what have we got ta’ lose invitin’ ‘em in, so long as nothin’ crazy happens.

Isis: Smart girl, looks like I can make myself cozy after all…[ sits down and stretches herself out
with a purr ]

[ Chrysalis sits down by Rarity and Applejack and absentmindedly takes a treat left on the log with
a half-lidded expression, looking to her left at the other two ponies glancing at her ]
Chrysalis: Yes?

Rarity: Oh, nothing, just thinking about stuff.

Applejack: Yeah, just…lookin’ at firefires.

Chrysalis: Hmm, cute.

[ Zira and Shenzi sit on either side of Nala ]

Shenzi: Ain’t no reason ta’ fret, we’ll take care a’ you.

Zira: Oh, yes, real good care if anything else scares you.

[ Nala’s cheeks turn red as she hears the other lioness and hyena give a low chuckle each ]

Mary: Well, this place could use a bit of light, couldn’t it?

Sarah: Mmmmm, could settle for something warm and toasty.

Hazel: Oh, that’ll be easy, just watch.

[ Hazel pulls out her wand and whips it to the bonfire, indeed lighting it up, but also sending
sparks flying into the air like fireworks ]

Winifred: And thus the night was lit!

Charlotte: Oooooooh, pretty!

Emily: Look at that!

Rebecca: Incredible!

Lady: Very nice!

Duchess: Oooh, that one!
Perdita: That one over there!

Daisy: Marvelous!

Nala: Called it!

Marian: Haha! Got it!

Rosie: Wow!

Usagi: There it is!

Minako: Oh, I’ll catch it!

Mavis: Brilliant!
Kluck: I got it first!

Annie: I got it!

Clarabel: So do I!
Henrietta: That one’s mine!

Pamela: Snagged it!

Starfire: Well, if this is what a girls’ night is like, then I can’t wait for the next one.

Raven: And next time, I’ll be the one telling the story.

Daria: Do it again?
Jane: Yeah, why not?

[ The camera pans up as most of the girls continue to cheer, laugh, and grin at the fireworks
blasting ]

The End
 Tunnel of Terror

Tunnel of Terror

[ The scene opens with a shot of the harbor as Ryan is passing by the shops and restaurants with a
train of flatbeds, Top Hat and O.J. are seen passing each other to the right while to the left;
Dexter, Mandy, Lizzy, Sawyer, Snooper, and Blabber are seen walking along the path in either
direction. It then cuts to a shot of Arthur crossing over a bridge on the elevated track with a
passenger train while Falco, Hotaru, Sonic, and Terra walk under it. It then cuts to Fievel walking
through the street as Sly and Roxy walk past on the other side, whistling a little tune ]

[ The scene then cuts to a room that appears to be a study, brown painted with black markings
across, a dark brown desk with the image of a clock tower hanging up on the wall before a teapot
is set down over a wooden coaster, the camera panning up to reveal Cat R. Waul as he sits down to
have a cup of tea. The brown feline taps a sip of the tea…and almost instantly sits it out from the
taste ]

Waul: BLEH! Lapsang souchong? More like burnt worms mixed with charcoal. EUGH! That’s
the last time I ever accept tea from a lackey.

[ The red-suited cat goes to the window to dump the tea as it’s the closest thing to use, but as he
does so, Fievel is about to walk past the building, inches away from the spilled tea onto the
pavement ]

Fievel: Whoa! Hey, watch it up there!

Waul: Why don’t you watch it, you little cretin?

Fievel: I’m not the one dropping tea on people’s heads.

Waul: There’s a lot more that I could drop on your head. [ holds up a potted plant ]

Fievel: Uh oh.

[ Fievel runs off just in time to avoid getting struck by the projectile as it breaks upon impact. The
shot cuts back to Waul as he snorts ]

Waul: Stupid boy. [ closes the window ]

[ The scene cuts back to Fievel running back home, not paying full attention as he runs through a
crossing, just as Percy is approaching with a mail train, whistling in alarm ]

Percy: Careful!

Fievel: Sorry!

[ Fievel doesn’t turn back as he says this, as the shot cuts back to Percy quirking a brow ]

Percy: I wonder what the hurry is…

[ The shot cuts back to Fievel, still on the run until he runs into someone carrying several boxes.
They both fall to the ground, surrounded by the cargo, with Fievel’s hat having fallen off as well ]
Fievel: Oops! Sorry, I didn’t see you there, I was in a…-

[ A plumb orange tomcat with light yellow whiskers and wearing a purple shirt is shown, his eyes
spinning around ]

?: Oooooh, boy, I think I almost got the wind knocked outta me…

Fievel: Tiger?

[ Tiger shakes his head with a blubber ]

Tiger: Fievel, is that you? Whatcha’ doin’ out this late and on your own?

Fievel: Oh, you know, I like to explore around the harbor, there’s so many things to check out, I
even hung from a crane.

Tiger: Heheheeeeeeeeeh, you’re gonna get yourself hurt one of these days.

Fievel: C’mon, Tiger, you know me, I never back down from anything, I’m the toughest, rootin’,
tootin’ mouse of the Wild West!

Tiger: Let me guess. [ clears throat with British accent ] You had an encounter with a certain
sourpuss in a red suit.

Fievel: How’d you know?

Tiger: [ normal voice ] Wheneva’ ya’ talk about the Wild West, I’m willin’ ta’ bet you’ve had
some beef with that guy.

Fievel: Well, he almost slipped his tea on me, and then tried to drop a plant on my head. Talk
about bitter.

Tiger: I mean, at least he wasn’t tryna’ get you this time around, I’d consider that lucky.

Fievel: Yeah, well, I could take him, I’ve done it before, me and you in fact.

Tiger: Yeeeeeeeah, well, I don’t doubt that…aaaaah, nuts, I got all this stuff to pick up.

Fievel: Hold on, lemme held you with that.

[ Fievel picks up a blue box and an orange box off the ground while Tiger picks up a green box
and a red box. Fievel’s nose twitches when he smells something from the orange box ]

Fievel: Tiger, what’s in here?

Tiger: Oh, that’s prolly the gourmet cheeseballs I picked up from the market, they were bein’ sold
fresh and I couldn’t resist takin’...a few home.

Fievel: Gourmet…cheeseballs…

[ Fievel’s tongue sticks out as a thought bubble appears above him. The image of a fresh pot of
warm cheese is followed by a set of tongs pulling out a goopy ball before it’s put into a fryer. It is
pulled out again, the receiver shown to be Pepe, and the shot cuts to several patrons being served;
Mao Mao, Angelina on the right, Sagwa, Wolf on the left, and Fievel in the middle as the ball is
served to him first. The brown mouse takes the edible and puts it in his mouth, his eyes gaining
stars at the wonderful taste ]

Pepe: Ah, I take it you like, mon ami?

Fievel: Mmmmmmmmmmmm, it’s heavenly .

Pepe: Hmmhmmhmm, I’m sure it would be to you, Fievel…Fievel…Fievel…

[ The shot cuts to a blurry version of Tiger before the screen clears up ]

Tiger: Fievel…you still there, bud?

Fievel: [ blinks ] What, huh? Oh, yeah, Tiger, I’m fine, just the thought of cheeseballs got me
going…[ slides up to the feline ]...you wouldn’t happen to know if they’re still serving them, would
you?

Tiger: Ah, sorry, kid, the market’s just closed when I was coming back.

Fievel: [ with dot eyes and a sweatdrop ] Geh! I see…

Tiger: Buuuuuut, I did bring two boxes, so I guess I wouldn’t mind sharin’ one a’ them with you.

[ Fievel lights up instantly ]

Fievel: Really? Oh, Tiger, you’re the best! [ hugs the feline tight ]

Tiger: Whoa, whoa, whoa! Easy, kid, hehe, I still got boxes in hand!

Fievel: Oh, right, sorry about that.

[ Tiger hands Fievel one of the boxes and the mouse looks for a place to store it in his coat ]

Fievel: That’ll be safekeeping for later, well, anyway, Tiger, I better be off before Mama gets on
my tail for being late to dinner.

Tiger: [ walks off ] Alright then, see ya’ when I see ya, just don’t eat all them balls in one go,
rememba’, lotta fat in ‘em!

Fievel: Oh, suuuuuuuure, Tiger, I won’t eat them all…not where someone can see me, hehehe,
‘lotta fat in ‘em’, only he’d let me snack with just the two of us.

[ Fievel continues on his way, whistling a little tune with his eyes closed, and again, losing sight of
where he’s going as he runs into someone else ]

Fievel: Oof! Oh, sorry about that, I was…

[ Fievel cuts himself off as he looks up to see a tall grey unicorn with a blood red horn, silver
crown, and long black hair glowering down at him. The mouse, feeling tense under his eyes, tries
to back off ]

Fievel: Uhhhhhhh, right, I’m just gonna…be on my way now…sorry again…

[ Fievel speedwalks away from the other man, feeling his cold eyes locked onto him all the way ]

Sombra: Hmph, children…[ his horn glows ]...perhaps…well, he’ll get his sooner or later,
hmmhmmhmm…
[ Fievel doesn’t stop until he reaches the building where the rest of his family lives, climbing the
steps and entering the door, smelling the food wafting from the kitchen ]

Fievel: Mama, I’m home!

Mama: Ah, Fievel, dinner will be ready in five minutes!

Fievel: Okay, Mama, I’ll be there in a minute!

[ Fievel runs upstairs to put the box in his room, setting it down on the bed before coming out, but
not before running into his sister Tanya ]

Fievel and Tanya: Oh!

Fievel: Okay, I’ve really gotta stop doing that…

Tanya: So, what kind of trouble did you get in today?

Fievel: Me, trouble? Why, I was just minding my business as always, down by the docks having an
adventure.

Tanya: Find anything to take back, or was it some new discovery about something you’ll have an
interest in for two months before moving on to the next.

Fievel: Oh, c’mon, you know I don’t bore that easily.

Tanya: I suppose you’re right…to an extent.

Fievel: Although, I did run into you-know-who earlier, followed by another man…

Tanya: Yeah, what happened there?

Fievel: Well, I won’t bore you with the details, barring having things dropped on my head, but this
other man, he was tall and looked at me like he was piercing into my soul…

Tanya: Really…well, did he do anything to you?

Fievel: Well, I ran away from him before something could happen, all he did was stare at me…I
think I felt his eyes burning the back of my head…

Tanya: Oh…

Mama: Children, dinner is ready!

Fievel and Tanya: Coming!

[ The mice siblings run down the steps to where their mother and father are sat down at the table
with a large pot on a wooden stand and five bowls at each seat ]

Papa: So, what did everyone get up to today?

Tanya: Well, I went down to the music shop to see if I could find an instrument that would suit the
latest song I’m working on, gotta keep my musical career in check.
Papa: Ah, that’s my musical girl, and what did you do today, Yasha?

[ Yasha giggles as her father tickles the bottom of her chin ]

Yasha: Hehehe, tickles, papa!

Papa: Hehehe,how about you, Fievel?

Fievel: Well, apart from the fact that I seem to have developed a tendency for people to run into
me, today was good, nothing too eventful.

Papa: Ah, I see you managed to stay out of trouble, good to know we don’t have another adventure
on our hands.

Mama: Instead, I cooked a fresh hot dinner for my family, and now we’re eating together, just the
way I like it.

Fievel: I did run into Tiger earlier, he was carrying a lot of boxes from the market.

Tanya: And who wants to be all of those are going to be finished by tomorrow?

Fievel: Well, he did tell me he got those fresh cheeseballs, I reckon he’ll have a field day with
them.

Tanya: Makes sense why I saw you two that one time hogging down on ‘em at the pier.

Mama: You’d best be careful of your calorie intake, you’re a little mouseling who doesn’t need all
that fat in his system.

Fievel: Oh, Mama, you know I don’t snack that often, besides, I could burn it all off with how
much we’ve run for our lives in the past.

Mama: Yes, which was not fun in the slightest, you’re too enthralled with the prospect of
adventure sometimes. [ takes a sip of her soup ]

Papa: As for me, I could never run the way you do, these legs aren’t getting any younger. [ takes a
sip of his soup ]

Tanya: Glad we don’t have to deal with that kind of trouble as of late, in fact, ever since a couple
years back, that cat hasn’t really disturbed us.

Mama: All the better to keep our current relationship the way it is, no more running away, no
more wild goose chases, no more silly adventures, just the Mousekewitzs living a normal life.

Tanya: Minus Fievel occasionally stirring up trouble.

Fievel: You would go there, wouldn’t you?

Tanya: Well, I wouldn’t say it if it wasn’t true.

Fievel: Okay, maybe you’ve got a point there.

[ The Mousekewitz family continues to eat before the rumbling of something outside causes the
table to shake ]
Mama: Oooooooh, how did we move so close to the railway?

Papa: Hahaaaaaaaa, that one might have been on me…

Fievel: Well, I think it’s nice, means I’ve got something to look out for.

Mama: And try to jump on as I recall.

Fievel: Awww, come on, that was one time and I wasn’t hurt.

Mama: It’s still dangerous and I’d rather you stick to more safe things.

Fievel: Yes, Mama…

[ The scene cuts to later dinner as Fievel enters his room and quickly scurries to the bed to open
the box, grinning broadly at the sight that lies before him ]

Fievel: Mmmmmmmm, cheeseballs…[ takes one out from the box and pops it in his mouth ]...
aaaaaaah , that’s delicious. [ gulps ] Should I save these…ooooooooor eat them all in one sitting…
yeeeeeeeeeah .

[ Fievel continues to eat as gooey cheese and crumbs coat his mouth, but the boy just pops one
after another before it transitions to the box under his bed with Fievel laying down and rubbing his
stomach in satisfaction as he watches the television ]

Fievel: [ sighs contentedly ] That’s the good stuff right there…wish I’d gotten more…mmmmmm,
maybe I’ll stop by the market tomorrow and…[ holds in a burp ]...excuse me…haaaaaaaa, I’m
gonna sleep good tonight…a good meal always works wonders for bed…

[ The mouse is seen entering the bathroom to brush his teeth before the sound of a train is heard
going past the window ]

Fievel: [ shudders in place ] It’s like being in a bounce castle…

[ The sink is turned on as Fievel cleans around it before setting the towel back, exiting the
bathroom and heading off to his room where he lies down and shuts his eyes with a content sigh ]

[ The scene cuts to the next day where Fievel is skipping along the streets, the sun is shining, the
birds in the sky are singing, and people are walking to and fro ]

Fievel: Hmm-hmm-hmm, in America, where the streets-hmm-hmm-hmm…

[ Fievel is shown walking to his home where he opens the door ]

Fievel: Mama, Papa, I’m back! [ No one responds ] Hello? [ looks to see a note on the desk ]
“Gone down to market, will be back later.” Ah, I see how it is. Tanya! Helloooooo, Tanya! Where
are you? [ looks to see a message on the stairs ] “Gone to the music store, will be back later.” Is
everyone leaving notes today? [ shrugs ] Oh, well, I guess I’ll explore some more.

[ Fievel leaves the house and skips down the street, before he stops by an open sewer drain. No
one else seems to be watching it as he looks from left to right ]

Fievel: They must be on a lunch break…well, there’s no warning signs, and I’ve gone down here
before, sooooooo, what’s stopping me?
[ Undeterred, Fievel goes to the ladder and climbs down into the sewer. Upon reaching the
ground, he looks all around the tunnel, a few lights shining through the otherwise dark area, the
sound of dripping and rushing water surrounding him ]

Fievel: HELLO!!!

[ Fievel’s voice echoes back “HELLO” several times before the mouse walks on. He eventually
comes to a fork in the path ]

Fievel: Hmmm, which way to go…?

[ Suddenly, he sees something golden shining to the right tunnel ]

Fievel: Well, I guess that answers that question.

[ Fievel turns right and goes into the tunnel, the light at the other end not too bright, but enough to
obscure what’s on the other side. As Fievel gets closer, the shining light appears to be coming
from a pot ]

Fievel: Maybe it’s a pot of golden…ooooooh, I’d be rich!

[ Fievel runs up to the pot and stops before it, only when he peers inside, it isn’t gold or coins, but
it’s inside some kind of liquid ]

Fievel: What is this stuff? Melted cheese…mmmm, that sounds just as good.

?: Oil.

Fievel: Huh?

[ Fievel looks up to see a pair of eyes from the other tunnel, he feels tense as more eyes around the
single pair and a familiar face steps from the darkness ]

Waul: You see, cooking oil works wonders, it’s used as an essential for many dishes, and of
course, you lather things in oil, some things I’m sure you would know about…

Fievel: Uh…you’re not suggesting that I go inside myself?

Waul: Oh, no. No, no, no, dear boy, I’m not suggesting…I’m saying that you’ll be going in one
way or another.

Fievel: [ starts to back off ] Noooooo, I won’t, I’m not getting in there…

Waul: Well, then, if you feel like running, go ahead, it won’t do you much good.

[ Fievel begins to run away back the way he came, but suddenly finds that the route isn’t the same
as which he came ]

Fievel: What the? I thought I turned left here!

[ Fievel suddenly finds himself back at where he originally was, with Waul waiting patiently for
him ]

Fievel: WHAT?!
[ Fievel runs back the way he came, only this time, he turns right midway, again to his confusion,
before bumping into something ]

Fievel: OOF! Ooooooh…[ looks up at the figure that appears to resemble someone familiar
]...Mama! [ hugs ] Oh, I’m so relieved to see you…[ feels something dripping onto his hand
]...huh…[ the substance appears to be dripping down his mother’s outfit ]...ma…mama?

[ The camera pans up to reveal a red substance dripping from Mama’s mouth before she falls over
before her son. Fievel stares aghast before screaming and running in the opposite direction where
the path is once again different before running into yet another obstacle. This one feels long and
pointy and rather soft…that is until the light shines on it and reveals Papa’s head on a plaque with
his eyes turned in. Fievel screams again and tries to run away as fast as he can ]

Fievel: What kind of tunnel is this?! Why does everything keep changing?! AND MY PARE…

[ The mouse stops before the entrance to other tunnel where Fievel picks up Tanya’s bow from the
ground before shakingly looking what’s in front of him ]

Fievel: Ta…Tanya…?

[ A growling sound comes from the tunnel as pieces of brown fur come out of it, followed by
something that sounds like flesh being cut. Fievel is ready to scream again until he hears
something that sounds like giggling ]

Fievel: [ breathes a sigh of relief ] Yasha, at least you’re safe…

[ That is until Yasha’s laughter echoes around the tunnel, bouncing off the walls in an almost
demonic matter, Fievel tries to cover his ears before he feels fit to burst, running away trying to
drown out the essenant laughter echoing all around him, stopping before the silhouette of
something large and chunky ]

Fievel: He…hello…?

[ The light reveals itself to be Tiger, hung by a noose over a pipe sticking out from the rocks. Fievel
can’t find it in him to scream again as he whimpers aloud and tries to back off only to back into
something behind him ]

Waul: Well, seems you found the traitor.

Fievel: Wha…did…did you do all this…?

Waul: Oh, my dear boy, whatever gave you the impression that I was behind all this, eh…?

Fievel: You…you…

Waul: Yes…yes…?

[ Fievel turns yet again to run into the tunnel closest to him ]

Fievel: HELP! HELP! LET ME OUT!

[ Fievel runs in all different directions through the endless tunnel before he finally comes to what
appears to be a deadend. Worse still as several pairs of eyes are seen coming towards him in the
darkness, the mouse holds his breath as Waul stands out amongst the crowd of lackeys ]
Waul: Well, it appears as if you’ve reached the end of the line…what a shame…

[ Fievel shudders as he looks up at Waul seemingly growing taller the closer he comes…that is
until he realizes that he himself is shrinking, enough to fit right in the brown cat’s paw as he is
picked up ]

Waul: Mmmmmm…aren’t you a delicious treat, boy…?

[ Fievel is hung over Waul’s mouth and screams as he is dropped into the red tunnel ]

Fievel: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH-BUH!

[ Fievel looks around to see himself back in his room, the early morning sun having risen outside
the window ]

Fievel: Wha…wha…what was that…?

[ Fievel slowly opens the door and carefully listens to anything that he can hear…he shivers as he
initially can’t hear anything, but sighs in relief as he hears Tanya’s voice coming from the
bathroom and then something sizzling downstairs. Fievel is distracted by this long enough not to
hear Tanya passing by until he hears her going down the stairs ]

Tanya: Morning, sleepyhead!

[ The scene cuts to Mama setting fresh eggs at the table while Yasha and Papa are already sat
down, the latter reading the newspaper before Tanya arrives at the table, Fievel watches from the
steps before breathing another sigh of relief ]

[ The scene cuts to Fievel walking through the city, passing Anastasia and Tigress while Dodger
and Claude walk by on the other side before he stops before the sight of a familiar feline in red.
The mouse feels himself sweatdropping as Waul looks in his direction ]

Waul: Yes? What do you want?

[ Fievel doesn’t say a word as he speedwalks past the feline till he reaches a corner to catch his
breath, looking over as the shot pans over to Tiger struggling to keep several packages stacked
together from falling over. The mouse sighs again as he goes over to the orange feline before the
shot cuts back to Waul ]

Waul: Hmph, that’s more like it.

[ He turns to walk away only to be stopped by someone in front of him ]

Waul: Gah, excuse me , but I was-

[ Waul cuts himself off at the sight before him; Homura standing in front of the brown feline with
her usual cold stare. She looks at Waul for a few seconds before her brows lower. The raven
haired girl then walks past the feline who looks at her with wide eyes ]

Waul: Uh…oh, whatever, I’ve no business dealing with children. [ harrumphs and goes on his
way ]

[ The shot cuts back to Homura as she watches the feline leave ]

Homura: Those that put themselves the highest are bound to fall the hardest…and those that
repress their fear will experience their worst nightmares…

The End
 Salvage

Salvage

[ The scene opens with a shot of the beach during the early hours of dusk. Two figures are walking
along the sand as the shot cuts to reveal Usagi and Rei, heading back towards the station to catch
the train home ]

Usagi: And so, I was in such a hurry, I almost forgot to take my lunch with me, can you imagine,
me forgetting food of all things?

Rei: Usagi, there’s a lot of things I could see you forgetting.

Usagi: [ sweatdrops ] That’s cold, Rei.

Rei: Am I wrong though…eh!

Usagi: Rei?

Rei: Something just came up.

Usagi: Oh, what was it?

Rei: It’s a little hard to describe, but there’s something lurking in the water…

[ Usagi and Rei turn towards the ocean, staring at it for a few seconds ]

Rei: A dark presence is upon us, I can feel it.

Usagi: Oh…

Rei: That isn’t all, my senses tell me that it’s only half organic…

Usagi: What do you mean by “half organic”?

Rei: Their body is two halves of one whole, one side natural, the other side unnatural…

Usagi: I see…is it cause for alarm?

Rei: At present, I can’t say for sure…[ puts a hand to her forehead ]...but I do think it has some
connection to the attacks we faced not too long ago…

Usagi: Oh…

[ At that moment, the two hear a whistle, and the shot cuts to Mahogany Station where Charlotte,
Cat, Dog, Robin, Princess Bubblegum, Twilight, Yogi, Amy, Silver, and Alice are waiting on the
platform as James arrives with his coaches while Murdoch passes by on the other line with a
goods train ]

Usagi: We should get going.

Rei: Indeed…

[ The two girls walk up to the platform and take their seats to the right of Tod and Copper while
behind Lapis and Peridot. At the sound of the guard’s whistle, James sounds his own whistle and
sets off from the station. As the shot lingers on the departing train, it then cuts back to the ocean as
a wave crashes onto the shore, revealing the silhouette of something big and hulking having
washed up on the beach. At that moment, a pair of shoes are seen stopping several feet away from
the mass ]

[ The scene cuts to the clouds in the sky as thunder is heard, the shot panning down at Oak Station
where James is shown dropping off his passengers, Philip passing by with some trucks along with
Oliver with a set of tankers in tow, Toad at the back as usual. Rei is the last person to leave the
train as she looks up at the sky ]

Rei: How fitting…

[ A gust of wind blows through the area, waving Rei’s hair about as she walks down the steps. A
flash of lightning is shown striking down from a cloud before another flash takes the scene to a
cave. The scene cuts to inside of the cave where the mass is shown set upon a table, revealing itself
to be a large white wolf with metallic amputations. A single light shines over the figure before the
silhouette of another figure is shown approaching the table ]

?: This one has seen better days…Robotnik didn’t spare any expense…such a pity that creatures
such as these must have their appearance tainted by such minds…it’s almost enough to make me
feel pity…[ holds up a surgical instrument ]...almost…

[ The figure turns up to see Geoffrey entering the cave ]

?: Ah, you’re here.

Geoffrey: Alright, Doc, what have you got for me? You were real cryptic in your message.

?: Let’s just say your job is going to be a lot easier once I’ve finished here.

Geoffrey: What’s that supposed…is that who I think it is?

?: I take it you know who he is?

Geoffrey: Bloody hell, mate, that’s Drago Wolf! What’s he doin’ here?!

?: Would you believe I found him washed up on the shore…hehe, almost poetic, isn’t it? I’ve
heard many things about him, tck , he’s made a lot of enemies in his time…reminds me of a certain
someone.

Geoffrey: Hmph, I wonder who you could be referring to…but keep in mind, this guy’s record
foresees him, I at least had honor on my side.

?: How much does that mean in hindsight? Look at him, and then look at yourself, you’ve both
betrayed the same people…doesn’t seem like you’re all that different.

Geoffrey: I…[ sighs ]...what are you gonna do with him?

?: His current form is badly weathered, I need him at his strongest, which is why he’ll be getting a
complete overhaul…[ sticks one of the tools into the lupine’s arm, causing Geoffrey to cringe ]...
[ The scene cuts to Warehouse #17 where Scourge, Miles, and Fiona are shooting bottles on a
crate. Scourge shoots and nicks the bottle into shards, blowing with satisfaction ]

Scourge: Third shot in a row, top that!

Miles: [ sighs ] You’re so primitive. Let me show you how it’s done.

[ Miles takes aim, but looks in Scourge’s direction ]

Scourge: You plannin’ on losing already, you’re one dumb motherfu-

[ Miles takes the shot, hitting his target right on point. The fox gives a smirk to the hedgehog who
stares with his mouth agape ]

Miles: What was that about losing? You’re probably just losing your touch, old man.

Scourge: Hey, hey, hey, where’s this old man shit comin’ from? I’m only just several years older
than you, so hold your tongue, smartass.

Miles: [ yawns ] Whatever you say, tell me that next time you lose another game of poker.

Scourge: Oh, you little sh-

Fiona: Hey, Scourge, mind not payin’ attention to the brat, you know he’s mouthy as hell.

Miles: Hmph.

[ Miles flips off Fiona and walks off to talk with Rosy the Rascal while Scourge goes to sit by Fiona
on a crate ]

Scourge: Damn kid, really likes to get on my tail.

Fiona: Well, it doesn’t take a lot to get you riled up, does it?
Scourge: Oh, what, are you gonna start up now?
Fiona: Didn’t say I was, it’s your words, not mine.

Scourge: Well, maybe we’ll get some more action with the doc’s latest project.

Fiona: Oh, what’s that then?

Scourge: Apparently, it’s some kind of healing process for, and I quote, “an old associate of ours”.

Fiona: Is that right…well, if it’s someone I know, they’re bound to be the group’s muscle.

Scourge: Oh yeah, didn’t you have a group of meatheads in your line of work?

Fiona: It appears I still do, though at least you lot were already bad eggs, the people from my side
turned against those goody twoshoes, some of them branded worse than others.

Scourge: Nervous of coming face to face with ‘em if it turns out I’m right?

Fiona: I can hold my own against one of them, and whatever the doctor’s got planned, I just hope
he knows what he’s doing.
Scourge: Well, he’s mysterious for one thing, so half the time, I can’t tell what’s up to, nor could I
imagine what goes on in that head of his, but at least we’ve got this place to crash if all goes awry.

Fiona: Yeah, I suppose you’re right there, reminds me of your throne room, dingy, covered in
grease, and smelling like ashes.

Scourge: I seem to recall you were comfortable there regardless.

Fiona: Well, you’re not wrong, it did have a homely feel to it, well, as much as it could.

Scourge: All I know is that as soon as the new guy gets here, we’re gonna have another mouth to
feed.

Fiona: The way you say it makes you sound like a dad.

Scourge: Well, I have been referred to as “daddy” before.

Fiona: Oh, shut up. [ pushes the hedgehog away ]

[ The shot pans out to reveal Scourge having fallen over while Miles is shown talking to Rosie
while Patch and Buns are conversing to the left ]

Scourge: Ah, cheeky…

[ The scene cuts back to the cave where a silver light is shining over Drago’s body, his metallic
amputations having been taken off, revealing the spots where his limbs would have been ]

?: You came apart easier than I expected. I suppose that can be said for someone with such a
fragile ego…twas your downfall, was it not? Well, I think you’ll find your new leash on life
rewarding…with a price, of course…

[ Drago’s body is carried in the light where his nonexistent limbs start to become whole again,
from his mangled figure turns into something much like his initial appearance, a fully organic
white wolf. As the lupine’s body is set back onto the table, the shot cuts to a POV perspective of
eyes opening ]

Drago: Oooooooh…aaah…[ groans ]...wha…where am I…ah, God, my head…

?: I expected you’d feel a little lightheaded, rest up while you can…

Drago: What…who said-[ looks down his body ]-holy shit ! My…my body! But…how?

?: Well, I believe a thank you is in order.

Drago: Huh, who said that?

?: I did. I was the one who restored you to your original state…the operations went better than I
expected…how do you feel?

Drago: [ stretches his arms out ] Can’t remember the last time I felt like this…I’m all furry
again…and back to my former glory.

?: Hmmmm, you were always prideful about your appearance, weren’t you? I suppose you could
say it was one of the catalysts for how you ended up here.
Drago: Huh? What are you talking about?

?: I’ve heard many things about you, many unpleasant things…I’m sure you can work out exactly
what I’m talking about, your memories are still intact. You’re quite an infamous name where you
come from, I can only imagine how one survives in an environment like that…

Drago: Well, that shit was a long time ago, and half of it ain’t even true, let me tell you!

?: Oh, Drago…you never were good at saving face, it’s in your nature to be a compulsive,
deceitful, arrogant, vain, traitorious liar…your reputation is quite an enigma, how does one become
so vile, willing to sell themselves out for their own self preservation, to an organization they should
know would only see themselves as a means to an end…you’re not very intelligent, I can tell you
that for a fact.

Drago: Hmph, you got anything else besides beating me down like everyone else has done?

?: I didn’t salvage you just to point out your many, many flaws, I salvaged you for a purpose…I
did you a favor in returning your body to its original form…now, you have to do something for
me…

Drago: And just what would that be?

?: It’s fairly simple; you will be working for me.

Drago: After all that I’ve gone through, I ain’t so much ready to trust another shady organization,
I’m outta here.

[ Drago gets up from the table and turns to leave, only for something to click behind him, causing
the large lupine to freeze in place ]

?: I wouldn’t be so hasty…after all, I remade you…I can also break you…go ahead, take another
step, see what happens…

[ Drago looks back at the silhouetted figure before giving a sigh and turning back ]

Drago: Okay, smart guy, what’s in it for me if I’m gonna be part of this deal?

?: For your services, you will be granted salvation in the grand scheme of things, life is too
precious to go to waste, I’m sure you would agree, there’s quick and easy death, or it’s a slow,
painful trip before you die…I imagine you’ve experienced the latter…I could tell by the awful
shape I found you in…

Drago: I…well…

?: You’re a man of self preservation, makes me wonder why you’re being so hesitant. After all,
don’t you care about yourself and only yourself…I would know based on your reputation, you’ve
got nothing to lose, everything you once had is gone anyway, so, I ask of you…what say you to
getting vengeance back on those that wronged you…I imagine there’s quite a few people you’d
wish to see suffer for everything that’s happened…

Drago: You’re not wrong…there’s a number of sum bitches I just wanna wrap my claws around…[
clenches his fist ]... those goddamn jackasses …I was ruined…not once, not twice…but more times
than you could count…
?: Yes…there was never a time where you were given a reprieve…all that happened to you kept
piling on until you finally hit rock bottom…literally speaking…in a way, I almost pity you…
almost…

Drago: I remember how it all happened…since that time, my life was just an endless cycle of
hell…in hindsight, I should have known better in some aspects…between those goddamn rodents
and that fat jackass dictator…I never got jack shit from him…all he wanted from me was to be one
of his lab experiments…my body never looked so warped…it was too late to turn back, I’d already
sold my soul to the devil…the next thing I knew…well, guess that explains how you found me…
washed up like the wreck I was…

?: Your story is hardly what many would call a tragedy…a lot of what happened to you was your
own fault…however, there’s something to be said for how venomous you are…I admire your
determination…you’d throw anyone you deemed as weak overboard without a second thought…
you would sell off those you didn’t care about if just to save your own tail…that’s a special sort of
despicable…you really had a knack for trying to make yourself out as a monster…and safe to say,
you succeeded in more ways than one…

Drago: I take it that’s supposed to be a compliment?

?: A compliment, an insult, a reality check, call it what you like. The one thing you can’t deny is
that there’s truth in my words.

Drago: [ sighs ] I suppose that’ll be the best I can get around here.

?: Now then, you won’t be working alone, I’ve assigned a partner for you, the next mission will be
your first to see if my salvage was worth something.

Drago: So long as you don’t stick me with an ugly brat, things should be fine.

?: It’s not your choice to make, whoever you’re assigned with is who you’re working with, are we
understood?

Drago: Yeah, yeah, whatever you say, who’s the guy?

?: [ presses a button on his radio ] St. John, the escort is ready.

Drago: Wait…

[ Several seconds later, Geoffrey is shown entering the cave, unsurprised to see Drago staring at
him with wide eyes ]

Geoffrey: Well, well, well, if it isn’t the man himself…see you’ve been fixed up, wonder if the
same can be said for that attitude.

Drago: [ scoffs ] You’re one to talk, I’ve heard all about the shit you’ve done.

Geoffrey: [ sighs ] Word spreads quickly around these parts, init?

Drago: Ironic, one traitor gets paired up with another, guess we ain’t so different.

Geoffrey: Hey, you keep putting me on the same level as you off the table, ya’ hear?

?: You two will be assigned a location to investigate in the coming days, I want you to remain
inconspicuous…[ turns to Drago ]...do not let anyone see you…remember when you work for me,
you’re hanging by a thread if you screw anything up.

Drago: Well, given I’ve worked with similar, that sounds like a given.

Geoffrey: So, you and me, won’t be too much of a pain in the ass, will you?

Drago: I should be asking you that, I’ll manage as I do, more likely than not I’ll be the one saving
your ass.

Geoffrey: [ sighs ] Somehow, I highly doubt that.

Drago: By the way, I never got your name, what with all the shadows.

?: I suppose it was unprofessional not to introduce myself sooner, might as well become
affiliated…[ walks out to reveal himself as an albino echidna ]...I am Doctor Finitevus…

The End…
 Feline Funtimes

Feline Funtimes

[ The scene opens with a shot of the evening sky over the city before it transitions to a shot of
Gordon pulling the Express over a rail bridge while Hiro goes in the opposite direction on the
other line with a goods train, all while Hokey, Stella, Francis, and Daria walk under it. The scene
then transitions to a shot of Bertie coming down the road while Trevor goes in the opposite
direction ]

[ The scene transitions to a shot zooming in on Oak Station as Bill and Ben pass by with a train of
empty trucks, followed by Emily pulling into the station with her coaches to drop off passengers.
From the first coach steps out Penny Proud, Rainbow Dash, Scootaloo, Pete Puma, Marvin the
Martian, and Charlotte, while from the second coach steps out Daffy, Loopy, Kim Possible, Joan of
Arc, Eddy, and Thomas O’Malley ]

Thomas: Well, seems I didn’t get here too early, though where are Scat Cat and the gang?

[ As Thomas begins to walk to the steps at the edge of the canopy, something jumps out in front of
him, causing the orange feline to jump ]

Thomas: Holy Hell, what the?!

[ Thomas looks in front of him to see a slim Siamese cat with blue eyes donning an innocent
expression ]

Thomas: You know, a simple “hello” would have sufficed.

Shun Gon: I know, I just wanted to surprise you, me and Scat Cat.

[ At that moment, the aforementioned black feline arrives, looking rather cheeky ]

Scat: Man, man, O’Malley, neva’ thought I’d see yo’ own trick flipped around the otha’ way.

Thomas: Aaaaaye, still up to your old tricks, I see, Scat Cat.

Scat: Brotha’, you know we like ta’ mess around, been a while since we had a good ole’ time.

Shun Gon: Well, between the gang as a whole, hmmmmmmmm, I wonder why that is? [ arches
his back in Thomas’ direction ]

Thomas: Awwww, you know I’d never forget you guys like this, I've just been occupied is all.

Shun Gon: Still doing your little scouting thing, hmm, darling , I thought you’d be over that.

Thomas: Well, when the neighorhood’s got a whole selection to go around, you get a little
distracted sometimes.

Scat: So the main man’s a cad, init? I’d a feelin’ you’d pick up somethin’ from us.

Thomas: What can I say, I learned from the best, well, two of the best more like.
Shun Gon: Oooooooh, he’s a flatterer, I like that.

Scat: Well, like he said, I taught him well, now then, what we standin’ around here fo’, we got the
whole night ahead of us.

[ The three cats set off across the brightly lit avenues, shops, and restaurants of the city. They soon
arrive at the harbor where different stands are being shown off with other patrons in attendance;
Charlie is being served popcorn by Porky while Jane and Tigger are waiting behind him, Flora is
showing off plants to Nature Cat, Pearl, and Dot, and Honest John and Gideon are selling trinkets
to Tom, while, Fergus, Hansel, Nick, Judy, Retsuko, Jerry, and Garnet are behind the blue feline,
the rabbit in particular quirks a suspicious brow as she leans over from behind Nick. Shun Gon
notices a stand where Rarity is painting the nails of an awaiting Cindy, with Quinn, Sally, Jasmine,
and Diaspro awaiting their turns ]

Shun Gon: Hmmmmmmm, you know, I wouldn’t mind a little touch-up.

Thomas: Huh?

Shun Gon: I won’t be long, you boys can keep yourselves occupied, I’m sure.

[ Shun Gon skips off with a spring in his step to the stand, while Thomas and Scat perch
themselves up against the wall of another shop ]

Scat: Well, certainly has been a while, hasn’t it?

Thomas: Yeah, I guess you could say that.

Scat: Hehe, sometimes I think you forget where you came from.

Thomas: Whatchu mean by that?

Scat: Aw, ya’ know, when you went up and left us to live some high class life, only to come back
right where you started, and who was the first person you turned to after all that time?

Thomas: Aaaaaaaaah, yeah…still, guess you could say it was something that played on my mind,
even when I thought I didn’t have it.

Scat: Ya’ don’t forget when you’re in the gang, we stick together, like birds of a feather.

Thomas: Pfft, I could tell you somethin’ about a couple birds.

Scat: Oh yeah, ain’t they the ones with the drunk uncle? I remember I couldn’t stop laughing when
you did his voice.

Thomas: That man had one too many Volkas down at the pub.

[ The two felines laugh heartily at this, Thomas wiping a tear from his eye ]

Thomas: Hoooooooo, what a trip that was.

Scat: And not to mention that banger we threw that night.

Thomas: Song’s stuck in my head ever since, but I don’t mind it.
Scat: [ sighs ] Those were good times, feels like it’s been ages.

Thomas: Well, you ain’t wrong about that, those were the days.

Scat: Would be a shame if they were over for some reason.

Thomas: What? Of course they’re not, you’re right, it really was the high life when we were in our
prime. At least you’ve been gaining more traction with your music career from what I’ve heard.

Scat: Compared to several years ago, I’ve neva’ seen so much demand to hear me and the gang
jazz it out, guess people got better taste over time.

Thomas: You know, I wouldn’t mind being more involved with the band, I feel like I haven’t
gotten too much exposure with the group, even with my vocal range.

Scat: Well, you did say you were “occupied”, that might have something to do with it.

Thomas: I could change that, and for you lot, I think you deserve it.

Scat: Glad to see someone’s come to his senses, the next gig we’ve got, hope you’ll be there.

Thomas: You can count on it…and would you lookit Shun Gon with the ladies.

[ The shot cuts to the Siamese cat showing off his nails to Jasmine and Sally who are looking on
with intrigue ]

Sally: Yin and Yang, suits you nicely.

Jasmine: Trust Rarity to a creative mix of color palettes.

Shun Gon: [ waves a paw ] Why, thank you, ladies, you two got yourselves done good as well.

[ Sally and Jasmine chuckle at this flattered before the shot cuts back to Thomas and Scat ]

Thomas: Ya’ know, I never expected him to be all stylish.

Scat: You ain’t alone there, but I’d be lyin’ if I said he don’t know how to pull it off.

Shun Gon: [ walks back to his cohorts ] Well, I hope I didn’t keep you two waiting long, after
seeing the way Cindy got her design done, I knew I just had to get something that screamed “me”.

Scat: Ah, you didn’t keep us waitin’ that long, by the way, yo’ nails are lookin’ fine .

Shun Gon: Hmmhmm, why thank you, darling, I think they add a bit of flare to my paws. What
about you, do they please?

Thomas: I ain’t one to judge, I think they look really nice, makes you stand out amongst your
usual craziness.

Shun Gon: Pshaw , you know you love me for it.

Scat: Hehe, I know I do.

Thomas: Well, in any case, what say we do a little more exploring of this place, we still got the
whole night ahead of us.

Shun Gon: Oh yeah, I think I saw this one stand selling fried desserts, wonder what that’s all
about.

Scat: People be tryna’ fry anythin’ these days, though I guess it’s like fried dough, only sweeter.

Thomas: Sounds like something to try, let’s go.

[ The three felines set off to a stand where a line of people consisting of Streaky, Amethyst, Haida,
Madoka, Elsa, Anna, and Blossom are shown waiting in line. As Shun walks along, he only just
avoids brushing arms with Mechanikat walking by in the other direction ]

Mechanikat: Oh!

[ Before the metallic feline can make a retort, he catches a glimpse of the Siamese cat’s nails ]

Mechanikat: Hmmm, classy…

[ The scene transitions to the three sitting down on a bench eating their treats ]

Shun Gon: Mmmmm, lucky this isn’t as powdery, cuz I’d hate to spoil this do. [ examines his
nails ]

Scat: Never thought a fried creme cookie would taste so good, I gotta get the recipe on that.

Thomas: Well, I’d say we could wrap up this part of the night with a trip to the pier, I hear they
got fireworks going on tonight.

Shun Gon: Oh, really, what time?

Thomas: Nine o’clock last I heard of it.

[ Scat looks toward the clock positioned in between Betty’s Creamery and Salty Shackles, the
handles are positioned fifteen minutes to nine ]

Scat: Well, I think we’ve got time, should be a nice note to end on for the night, you headin’ back
to your place?

Thomas: Actually, I was thinking of spending the night with you lot, if you’ll allow it.

Shun Gon: Hmmmmmmm, make it a sleepover, perhaps? What do you say?

Scat: I ain’t one to turn down an offer like that, would be like the old days, init?

Thomas: I like the sound of that.

Shun Gon: Oooooooooh, intrigue, can’t wait to get started.

[ The scene cuts to the three cats watching the fireworks going off in the harbor, with several of the
patrons from earlier, plus a few others; Blitz, Exile, Cleo de Nile, Mulan, Dodger, Oliver, and
Minako ]

Shun Gon: Oooooooh, that one’s all orange and white, like a tiger, rawr .
Scat: Well, you ain’t wrong there, OH, that one’s all rose red.

Thomas: I spy with my little eye one that’s forest green.

[ The scene cuts to the fireworks going off in the sky before cutting back to the felines leaning on
each other’s shoulders. It then transitions to a shot of the three coming up to Scat Cat’s place, the
black cat opening the door to reveal what an abode like his would entail; music sheets scattered on
the floor, his trumpet perched on top of a table, and a pot of something red sitting on the stove ]

Scat: Well, there she is, just as I left her.

Shun Gon: [ plops right onto the couch ] Hmmmmm, I’m getting the tingles, even if I feel worn
out at the same time.

Thomas: Count me in on that, I could sink easily on this chair. [ lays his back onto said chair ]

Scat: Well, you two get cozy, I’m just gonna get us some blankets ready.

[ Scat walks over to the closet where he finds several sets of bed lining and blankets perched up on
the top shelf, he reaches up to grab them and then comes out from the closet to the awaiting other
felines, currently stretching themselves out on their respective seats ]

Scat: There you go, fresh blankets for the both of you, and lucky fo’ you, I got mugs of warm milk
comin’ up.

Thomas: Oh, Scat, you really know how to spoil us.

Scat: Hey, anythin’ for the crew, you know I never disappoint.

Shun Gon: I can hold you to that, now I’ll just wait and get cozy. [ wraps the blanket all around
him ]

Scat: Comin’ right up.

[ Scat goes to the stove where he pours a gallon of milk into a pot and after waiting for a little bit
pours it into three mugs on a platter, walking back to Thomas and Shun ]

Scat: Here it is, boys, fresh warm milk on the house.

[ The orange cat and the Siamese cat each take their respective mugs while the black cat takes his
own ]

Thomas: Hmmmmm, now that goes down good.

Shun Gon: I’ll say, it’s so nice and soothing …

Scat: Glad ya’ think so…[ walks up to the couch and sits down on it ]...haaaaaa, I don’t rememba’
the last time I felt this relaxed…

Thomas: Prolly ages…same could be said for me…

Shun Gon: Well, I’m feeling quite comfortable… very comfortable…

[ The shot lingers on all three cats respectively before it transitions to outside of the room where
behind the curtains they can be shown leaning onto one another before gradually going to the floor
where a distinct purring can be heard ]

The End
 Moderation

Moderation

[ The scene opens with a shot of the city during the evening before it cuts to a shot of the casino as
Aisha, Musa, and Tenca are seen walking past it on the right while Buster and Steele are seen
walking past on the left. Stepping out of the door is a German Shepard with a creme, brown, and
tan mix fur pattern, holding up a stack of cash in his hands with a look of satisfaction ]

Charlie: Hehehe, looks like I still got it.

[ Charlie walks to the left, the shot following him as he passes by Tina and Tails walking in the
opposite direction. If there is one thing to know about Charlie B. Barkin, it’s that he’s probably
everything you would have to avoid being in hindsight, gambler, drinker, and bargains more often
than what’s necessary. He’s certainly not a completely unpleasant individual, but he does have the
tendency to come off as rather crass, even to those closest to him. Speaking of which, the shot cuts
to Charlie’s partner; Itchy Itchiford propped up against a lamp post, tapping his foot ]

Itchy: [ looks up at the clock nearby reading 7:15 ] Where is that Charlie, he’d betta’ not have
gotten wasted again.

[ A whistle sounds off-screen and the Dachshund turns his head to the right to see Charlie
approaching ]

Itchy: There you are, I thought you were gonna leave me to starve.

Charlie: Oh, don’t be such a drag, you know I’d never forget to feed us, I was just wrappin’ up my
streak at the casino, got us enough dough for a six-course meal and then some.

Itchy: Hmmmm, well, I see the cash, guess I can’t complain too much.

Charlie: Would be music to my ears.

Itchy: Hey!

Charlie: Ah, I’m just joshin’, ya’ little knucklehead. [ pulls Itchy into a headlock and noogies his
head, causing his hat to fall off ]

Itchy: Okay, okay, okay, I get the picture! [ pulls himself out from the German Shepard’s arm and
looks up at his ruffled head ] Thanks a lot…

Charlie: Hey, not my fault you look better this way.

Itchy: [ picks his hat up from the ground ] Real funny, Charlie…now, are we eatin’ or what?

Charlie: Yeah, yeah, we’re goin’, man, I could use a drink when we get there.

[ The two dogs are shown walking over to “Mary’s Lighthouse” and entering the building. Inside,
they make their way to the bar, attended to by Thomas and Scat, Bugs and Daffy, and Lyra and
Bon Bon before sitting at their own seats ]

Charlie: Well then, I’ll get myself started with some Volka, how about you, Itch?
Itchy: I’ll just take some rum punch, one of us needs to drag the other home afterward.

Charlie: Hey, I can control my alcohol just as much as the next guy.

Itchy: Oh, sure, I’ll believe…Charlie!

Charlie: I’m right here, there’s literally no reason to shout.

Itchy: No, I’m serious, look! [points to his left]

Charlie: What…[ looks in the same direction ]...ah, goddamnit.

Itchy: Is tha-

Charlie: Turn around.

Itchy: Wha-

Charlie: Just turn around, nothing to see there.

[ The shot cuts to a Doberman Pinscher waiting to be seated ]

Itchy: Hey, wait a minute, isn’t that La-!

[ Charlie wraps his paw around Itchy’s mouth to shut him up ]

Charlie: SSSSSSShut up, I don’t wanna have a scene here of all places, what the hell is he doing
here?

Itchy: And how’s he here? Wasn’t he an angel the last time we saw him?

Charlie: I dunno, maybe some magic shit happened and he’s mortal once more, I don’t fuckin’
know.

Itchy: Well, why you so tense? I thought you didn’t mind him.

Charlie: That’s not the issue, it’s…[ sighs ]...it’s a reminder of something I’d rather not talk
about.

Itchy: Ya’ mean back when-

Charlie: SSSSSHUSH ! We promised we’d never talk about that again, ever again.

Itchy: Okay, okay, geez, man, you’re so pissy sometimes.

Charlie: [ puts a paw on his forehead ] Haaaaaaaaa, don’t look left, don’t look left.

[ Unfortunately for Charlie, Lance is directed by Jenny to the bar and the Doberman catches
glimpse of the two ]

Lance: Charlie Barkin?

Charlie: [ sweatdrops ] Aaaaaah, fuckin’ damn it.

Lance: Why, I never thought I’d see you two again, spare a seat for me?
Itchy: Oh yeah, there’s a spot next to us.

Charlie: No, there isn’t.

Itchy: [ kicks Charlie under the table and gives a polite smile ] AHEM, yes , there is .

Charlie: Did you just kick me?

Lance: Well, that’s much appreciated, my good man, good to see someone still knows his
manners.

Charlie: [ under his breath ] Manners smanners, kiss my ass.

Lance: What was that?

[ Charlie swallows his pride and does his best attempt at a polite tone ]

Charlie: Oh, nothing, just something in my throat, go on, take a seat…

[ Lance takes the seat to Charlie’s right, the German Shepard tapping his fingers on the table as he
does so ]

Lance: So, what have you two been up to, been keeping out of trouble I imagine?

Charlie: Well, if ya’ wanna look at it like that, I prefer looking at it in the opposite direction.

Itchy: What he means is that ever since he got more leisure, he’s been back at it with his antics.

Charlie: I don’t recall you becoming the Virgin Mary either, then again, those ears do make ya’
look like a nun.

Itchy: [ scoffs ] That’s low, even fa’ you.

Lance: Oh my…

Charlie: Oh, let me guess; you’re gonna preach again about how I should keep my “attitude in
check?” [ takes the bottle of Volka handed to him as of on cue by Rocko ] I tell ya’; I don’t need no
rulebook thumping on what I should and shouldn’t be doin’, I’m not a lil pup. [ takes a drink from
the bottle ]

Lance: Well, actually, that’s sorta what I wanted to talk to you about…

Charlie: [ sighs ] I guess I ain’t gettin’ outta this with you around…

Lance: You misunderstand, I guess I may have come on a little too strong back then.

Charlie: Oh, no, no, no, ya’ didn’t do anything like that, nothing about tryna’ be the best thing
since sliced bread or anything…

Lance: Before you become intoxicated, I’d just like to say that, well, I’ve moved past the
principles I was following.

Charlie: Ya’ what?

Lance: I’m not that big on the rules as I was before, I still follow them when necessary, but not to
the projection as before…well, that, and how I felt like I was playing second fiddle in spite of
doing what I thought was right.

Charlie: Hmmmmmmm, let me guess, a thin, pink powderpuff lookin’ thing who thinks she
knows everything cuz she’s got that stupid halo above her head?

Lance: Well…

Charlie: Of course, typical Annabelle, glad I don’t serve that bitch anymore, I prefer havin’ my
freedom.

Itchy: Yeah, I won’t lie, I grew tired of listening to her a while back. [ takes a gulp of his rum
punch ]

Charlie: Imagine taking orders from someone you scammed, what a fucking joke…[ takes another
gulp of his drink ]

Lance: I see you’ve been taking it well.

Charlie: Aaaaaah, smartass…well, at least you got some common sense, now you can live the free
life.

Lance: Which I assume the best pleasure are drinking and gambling?

Charlie: Heeeeeeey, don’t be a pushover, it’s an honest living…well, going by my definition of

honest anyway.

Lance: I see…[ turns to the bartender ]...a glass of wine, if you don’t mind?

[ Rocko nods and fills the Doberman’s glass before lifting the bottle ]

Lance: Uh, actually, keep the bottle.

[ The creme kangaroo nods and sets the bottle down ]

Lance: Thank you.

Charlie: Thinking of drinking away your sorrows?

Lance: Very funny.

Itchy: You wanna come back to our place, we’re on our way back after this, if his lord almighty
allows it that is.

Charlie: I suppose it’s not the worst thing imaginable, so long as he doesn’t mind the state of the
place.

Lance: If I can sit down somewhere that’s at least comfortable, I think I can manage.

[ The scene transitions to outside the restaurant as Balto and Tramp are seen walking away to the
right as the trio comes out the door ]

Charlie: I feel…[ burps ]...great, man, like really great…

Itchy: Aaaaaand you’re drunk again.

Charlie: Whaaaaat, no, I, I’m fine, you, you’re just a cocky little ssshhhhhhh-

Lance: Oooookay, someone needs water to sober them, just hope that’s something you’ve got.

Charlie: Ah, come on, I’m fine, it’s just a little-[ hic ]-buzz…

Itchy: Yeeeeeah, he’s gonna feel that one in the mornin’.

[ Itchy and Lance guide a slightly drunk Charlie along the street, just as Ace walks from the other
side of the street and watches ]

Ace: Hmph, once a drunk fool, always a drunk fool.

[ The scene cuts to Charlie tripping on something and leaning into Lance ]

Lance: Oh!

Charlie: Hey…h-has anyone ever-[ hic ]-told you that…ya’, ya’ look cute, like, lookit this face…

[ Charlie puts his paws on the Doberman’s face and mushes them while Lance looks on flustered.
Ami and Makoto pass by and try hard not to stare before they’re a good distance away ]

Makoto: [ snickers ] Isn’t that the cutest thing you’ve ever seen, never knew Charlie was more
romantic when he’s drunk.

Ami: I know it’s not polite to stare at other people’s business…[ grins ]...but truth be told, it is
pretty funny.

Itchy: A’kay, Charlie, I think you’ve had enough. [ pulls the German Shepard back ]

Charlie: Aaaaaaaah, don’t spoil ma’ fun, it’s ma’ fun .

Itchy: [ to Lance ] This is why he has me.

Lance: Well, good to know someone’s looking out for him.

Itchy: Well, ya’ know, I’ll always be there with him.

Charlie: Aaaaaaaaagh, don’t remind me of that , what’s her face is gonna creep back into my
head…

Itchy: You mean Sas-

Charlie: Sh-Shut up!

Itchy: [ smirks ] Gets him everytime.

[ The scene transitions over to a street where Itchy climbs up the steps to unlock the door ]

Itchy: Alright, load ‘im in, I’ll get the water.

[ Lance helps Charlie into the building, turning on the nearest lamp to give some light, revealing
the complex. There are a few burn marks throughout, but it appears relatively intact, with a cabinet
with a collection of bottles, a pool table, a model of the Golden Gate Bridge hanging up on the
shelf, a set of cards scattered on the coffee table, and what appears to be a bar to serve drinks ]

Lance: Hmm, nice place you got.

Charlie: Weeeeeeeeeeell, when you got it good like me, you can really dazzle the place…

Itchy: Hey, Dazzle, mind drinkin’ this before you have a hangover?

Charlie: [ swipes the glass from Itchy ] You ain’t gotta tell me what to do, a glass of water, ya’
drink it, ain’t rocket science.

[ Charlie gulps down the water and sighs, dropping onto the couch ]

Charlie: Aaaaaaaah, God, I feel like I could stay here and not move till I feel like it, nice and
comfortable…

Itchy: [ sits down next to Charlie ] Live it up while ya’ still can, that headache’ll come back if you
have another shot.

Charlie: Mmmmmmmmm, you smug little…hey, mind serving me up there, I’m feelin’ a bit royal
at the moment…

Itchy: Ya’ seriously askin’ me ta’ rub ya’ head, you’re crazy sometimes.

Charlie: Hey, I don’t wanna have ta’ beg here.

Itchy: Alright, alright, have it your way, guess I’ll save the day once again. [ rubs on Charlie’s
temples as the German Shepard murrs ]

Charlie: You ain’t gotta be left outta this, come on up and tend to me from the other side.

Lance: I suppose you freely rubbing my face earlier gives me permission to rub on you, I must
warn you, my paws are magic.

Charlie: Uh, yeah, yeah, whateva’ you say, just get them down where they be of u…u…
uuuuuuuuu…

Lance: [ rubs down on Charlie’s legs ] I told you, guess I’ve still got it, impressed much?

Charlie: Haaaaaaa…okay, okay, color me impressed, this is nice…we gotta do this more often…

Lance: Well, so long as you’ll have me, I wouldn’t mind.

Itchy: I suppose there’s no reason to moderate you drinking, since it’s one of the few times you let
someone else take the reigns.

Charlie: Hey, heeeeeeey…

Itchy: Ya’ know I’m right.

Charlie: …Yeah.

The End
 Trust

Trust

[ The scene opens with a shot of the early morning sun rising over the horizon. Cranky is seen
snoozing as he stands at his dock. It then cuts to Cedar Sheds where Duck, Oliver, Donald, and
Douglas are waking up ]

Duck: [ yawns ] What a night…well, guess it’s time to get ready…[ looks to his right ]...where’s
the shed foreman?

Oliver: What? [ yawns ] Oh, I heard last night he got knackered down at the pub.

Duck: Typical, can’t keep off the bottle, can he? Any idea of who’s fillin’ in?

[ A metallic clang is heard from the back of the shed, causing all four engines to look back in
surprise ]

?: Whoops, oh, it’s just a barrel, and a few pipes, and a wheel, prolly nothing important, did I get
any oil on my shoes, oh wait, I’m not wearing shoes.

Donald: Och, is that who I think it is?

Douglas: Based on the rambling, I’d say yes.

[ The scene cuts to Lola hopping on one foot holding a clipboard, trying to see if she got anything
on her ]

Lola: Okay, looks like we’re still good here…[ trips over a crate ]-WOAH!

Donald: [ winces ] Uh, mind yer step there, lass.

Lola: [ rubs her head as she stands ] I’m fine…I’m fine, just, wow, first time I’m doing this and
I’m already flubbing up.

Douglas: Hehe, dinna fas yourself, Lola, you’re here at least.

Lola: Aw, thanks, ahem , now then I’ve got your schedules for the day, uhhhh…oh, wait, these are
just my notes I brought along, oh, there’s a cute drawing I see.

[ Lola flips the clipboard over and Duck pursues his lips ]

Duck: Oh dear me…um, pardon me, Lola, but if we don’t have our schedules, how are we gonna
know where we’re going?
Lola: Wait, hold on, I thought I saw something about someone needing to help this guy named
Diesel at the Manx Oil Refinery.

Duck: What, help Diesel, but…?

Donald: I mean, I would do it, buuuuuuuut I’ve got passengers to take, yep, bye-bye, now.
Douglas: Oh, yes, I’ve got milk tankers ta’ pick up, righto outta here.

Lola: [ watches the twins leave in a hurry ] Oh, okay then, guess that leaves you two.

Oliver: Um, actually, I’ve got a train to take.

Duck: Oh, really? Where ?

Oliver: From…the miniature railway?

[ Duck quirks a disbelieving brow, but Oliver shoots off before he can say anything else ]

Lola: Well, I guess that narrows it down.

Duck: Oh, bugger !

Lola: Now then, I’d better skimmy back to the office and pretend I had the papers the whole thing,
yeeeeeeah, see ya’...

[ Duck sighs as Lola skips away, only to wince as another clang is heard ]

Lola: [ off-screen ] I’m okay!

[ The scene transitions to Duck puffing through Cedar Station before it pans over to Tramp sitting
down on a bench ]

Tramp: Hmm…

[ The scene transitions to a flashback to Tramp’s near escape from the shootout that happened not
too long ago, coupled with Buster pulling him out to safety before it cuts back to reality ]

Tramp: Why did he do it? And…why can’t I stop thinking about it? Aaaaaah , it was just a simple
rescue, nothing more, we’re not ‘besties’ or anything…then again, I…no, no, what happened there
stays there and that’s it.

?: Have an interesting talk with yourself?

[ Tramp looks up and to his right to see Dodger approaching him ]

Tramp: Oh, it’s just you.

Dodger: Yep, and you are lookin’ a bit crazy talking out in the open. Something on your mind,
champ?

Tramp: Well…nah, it’s nothing really.

Dodger: Sure don’t sound like nothin’, c’mon, gimme the details, I won’t spew.

Tramp: [ sighs ] If you must know, I almost got shot in an alley, and an…old associate of mine
helped me out of it.

Dodger: I’ve been around that place to know who you’re talkin’ about, did the knight in shining
armor ride high on his horse to rescue the damsel in distress?

Tramp: Very funny, but in all seriousness, I’m glad I got outta there…but now I can’t stop
thinking about it, particularly…[ sighs ]...Buster.

Dodger: Hmm, sounds like someone’s got it bad.

Tramp: Okay, that’s stretching it a bit.

Dodger: Mmmm, no it isn’t, ya’ ever thought about talking to him?

Tramp: Well, what am I supposed to say?

Dodger: You’ve got a silver tongue, I’m sure you can come up with something.

Tramp: I mean, you’re not wrong, but…I dunno, it’ll just be awkward.

Dodger: Only if you make it so. Tell you what, why don’t we go to where the big lug is, eh? If he
tries anything funny, you’ll have me as backup.

Tramp: Well, I guess that’s not the worst plan ever, plus, we’ve not hung out for a while, might be
an interesting ordeal.

Dodger: With me, there’s never a dull moment, though I could say the same for you. [ winks ]
Now then, you waitin’ for something or did ya’ plan on sitting here the whole time?
Tramp: I mean, I was maybe thinking of heading to Maple to get some air in the forest, but I
suppose we’ve got new plans. Suppose we better be off then.

Dodger: [ as the two walk down the platform ] Try not to blush too much.

Tramp: [ elbows Dodger in his ribs ] Oh, keep your mind out of the gutter.

[ The scene transitions to Duck passing by Maple Station while Bill and Ben are bumping vans in
the yard while Rita, Pearl, Hector, and Wordsworth are on the left platform, the former two talking
while the brown cat reads a newspaper on the bench and the white cat absentmindedly listens to
his headphones while on roller skates. On the right platform are Falco, Krystal, Charlotte, and
Hunter, the blue girl flicks a yoyo before it gets coiled around the golden retriever ]

Duck: [ sighs ] Just my luck, I don’t know how this is gonna work out, me and Diesel have our…
history…guess I’d better suck it up if I’m gonna get this done.

[ The scene cuts back to Bill shunting two vans into place with the others ]

Bill: Now that’s what I call precision, Edward will be pleased with-OOF!

[ Two more vans are pushed behind Bill ]

Ben: Hehehe, look, Bill’s a middle engine!

Bill: Oi, that’s not fair!

Ben: Looks like Edward will have something else to take to the refinery; a big yellow hazard.

Bill: Oh, I’ll show you hazard. [ roughly shunts the vans back into Ben ]

Ben: OOF! Hey, watch it, you nearly broke my buffers off!
Bill: Well, that’ll teach you to make me a-

[ At that moment, Edward puffs into the yard ]

Edward: Bill and Ben, what are you doing? My train is due out soon.

Bill: Don’t look at me, Ben was the one who messed up.

Ben: No, I didn’t!

Bill: Yes, you did!

Ben: Didn’t!
Bill: Did!

Edward: AHEM!

[ Bill and Ben instantly subside ]

Edward: Thank you…now, please finish arranging my train so I can be on time.

[ Edward backs up as the shot pans back to the twins and then to the vans ]

Van #1: Ow, my poor buffers.

Van #2: No respect, these engines.

[ The scene transitions to Duck arriving at the refinery where Diesel is shunting some oil tankers
into a siding. Duck grimaces as he approaches the shunter, trying to slip past unnoticed ]

Diesel: I know you’re there, Duck. Steam engines aren’t exactly the quietest.

Duck: Look, Diesel, I’m here because I was assigned to help you out.

Diesel: [ sarcastically ] Well, if it isn’t my lucky day.

Duck: So I want none of your usual tricks, because you know what’ll happen otherwise.

Diesel: Tricks? Me? Why, Duck, my dear engine, whatever would give you that impression?

Duck: Your track record speaks for itself.

Diesel: Well, I guess it’s lucky for you, I’m too occupied with work to think of any new ways of
tripping up my favorite quack.

Duck: I suppose that’s the best I can work with, mind you keep it that way.

Diesel: Whatever you say, Great Western…

[ Diesel moves forward to push the tankers into place, Duck sighs and moves onto another line to
arrange some flatbeds ]

[ The scene transitions to the junkyard where Chance and Jake pass by holding a flat piece of
metal from either side. At that moment, several pieces of metal are tossed about before it cuts to
Buster looking through the inside of an old cadillac ]
Buster: How’d they even assemble all this, let alone in the 80s…mmm, I guess it ain’t all junk,
could make somethin’ out of it…this diamond rim ain’t half bad for a trinket…

[ The scene cuts to outside of the junkyard where Tramp and Dodger are standing before the main
gate ]

Tramp: …You know, maybe this wasn’t a good idea, we should-

Dodger: Hey, hey, hey, what are you backin’ out for? I didn’t walk all this way for nothin’.

Tramp: [ sighs ] This isn’t your problem, Dodger. What do you expect me to say; “oh, hey, you
saved my life, let’s go out for a coffee.” You know me and Buster still aren’t there yet, or even
there to begin with.

Dodger: What’s the worst he can do, bite your neck for stepping on his turf?

Tramp: Well, it wouldn’t be out of the cards, let me tell you.

Dodger: Look, the man’s clearly got some shit to work through, I can tell, but do you think he’d
just pull your ass from getting shot for nothing?

Tramp: What I don’t understand is why you’re treating this like it’s a game, we have history and
I’ve got a long memory.

Dodger: [ sighs ] Look, you made the effort to come here in the first place, why back out now?
Last time I checked, you were all about pushing to the limit.

Tramp: I mean…you’re not wrong there, but…

Dodger: I told you before, I’ll have your back in case anything goes awry, so why not see what
happens, eh?

Tramp: I…[ sighs ]...alright, I’ll do it, but if anything happens, I’m blaming you for it.

Dodger: Fair enough, now come on, hotshot, go on in there and get your man.

[ Dodger playfully smacks Tramp on the back, sending him slightly forward with a jolt ]

Tramp: Oh! Okay, okay, easy back there, you never know what might happen…

[ Tramp opens the gate and he and Dodger walk into the junkyard, the former looking about the
area still looking a bit tense ]

Tramp: [ internally ] Okay, old boy, just relax, relax , don’t need to make a spectacle in front of
you-know-who…wherever he is…

[ A metallic clang is heard to the right ]

Buster: [ off-screen ] Gotcha!

Tramp: Well, I guess that narrows it down…

[ Tramp and Dodger walk over to where they heard the Rotterman, his back facing them as he digs
through the automobile, a piece of wire hanging around his neck with several shiny bits ]
Buster: Hehe, wonder how many rings this poor sucker went through…[ turns around and his
eyes widen briefly before retaining his composure ]...well, look who came crawling back, and he
brought company.

Dodger: [ quietly to Tramp ] Well, he’s not lost his touch, init?

Tramp: [ clears throat ] Hello, Buster, how are you doing?

Buster: …What’s up with the formal crap, you know who I am.

Tramp: Well, unlike you, I like to practice a little thing called “being polite.”

Buster: Ironic coming from you, isn’t it?

Tramp: Now look here, you grease mon…[ breathes in and out ]...I didn’t come here to fight.

Buster: Yeah, I bet ya’ didn’t, would be kinda stupid considering the person you’re talking to.

Tramp: [ sweatdrops ] If you’d cut the sass for just a moment, I came here for a reason.

Buster: And what would that be, finally came to properly thank the person who saved your ass a
while back?

Tramp: Actually…you could say that…

Buster: [ quirks a brow ] What?

Tramp: Yeah, I figured since I technically owe you for it…I thought…you know…

Dodger: He wants to rekindle your-[ his muzzle gets clamped by Tramp’s paw ]

Tramp: What I was trying to say was…are you free by any chance?

Buster: I mean, my break is another fifteen minutes away, but what’s it to you?

Tramp: In that case, I don’t suppose you’d mind tagging along with us? You know, just…
casual…

Buster: Hmm…so long as you’re offering, I guess I could spare some time, since you want it that
much.

Tramp: Makes more progress to do than just stand around here, so I guess I’ll be waiting outside.

Buster: You sure about that, you’ll miss the gun show otherwise.

Tramp: Heheeeeeeeee, modesty isn’t in the cards for you, is it?

Buster: What’s there to be modest about? Especially when you got gains like this ! [ lifts up a
large piece of metal from the ground ]

Dodger: [ nudges Tramp ] Soooo whattya’ think, eh, eh?

Tramp: That you’re enjoying this a little too much.

[ The scene transitions to the refinery where Paxton is seen leaving with a train of tankers while
Duck moves some vans into place. He’s just about to back up when another train rushes past over
the points ]

Duck: Oh, crumbs! Diesel, what was that for?!

Diesel: What are you talking about, I’m all the way over here!

[ Duck looks back to the departing train to just catch a glimpse of Arry and Bert leaving ]

Duck: Oh…

[ Diesel sidles up next to Duck two tracks away from him ]

Diesel: Well, isn’t that just like you?

Duck: Pardon?

Diesel: Assuming it was me you almost ran into.

Duck: Okay, that was a fluke, no need to go on about it.

Diesel: Easier said than done.

Duck: What are you ganging on me for?

Diesel: That’s ironic coming from the engine who’s been giving me the cold shoulder everytime
we see each other.

Duck: Well, you can’t say I don’t have my reasons.

Diesel: Would pettiness be one of them?

Duck: You, of all engines, would know plenty about that.

[ At that moment, a loudspeaker comes on with a screech, causing Duck and Diesel to wince as a
stout and round yellow feline with a white beard and grey hair comes up ]

Manx: AHEM, hello, hello, is this thing workin?!

Diesel: Ow, my nonexistent ears!

Duck: Ooooooh…ahem, um, yes, sir, you’ve got it working.

Manx: [ seemingly unaware of the megaphone set to full volume ] Ah, yes, of course, well, lucky
for you two, there’s an important shipment that needs to be taken to Falmouth Harbor by 3:00, so
you’ll be doubleheadin’ the train.

Diesel: Mmmmmrph…understood, sir. But two things; one, please fix the volume on that thing,
and two; why do you need two engines for one train?

Manx: Well, I-oops…[ dials the volume back ]...as I was sayin’, it’s goin’ ta’ be a long haul, so
it’ll be quicker that way. Now then, I’m off to my office to sign some very important papers.

[ With that, Manx walks away, leaving Duck confused ]

Duck: Wasn’t he a politician or something?

Diesel: Apparently, though he somehow owns this refinery…and he’s probably off golf right about
now…lazy git.

Duck: Okay, so we’re takin’ the train together, I call the head as I know how to get us there
quickly and safely.

Diesel: Whatever you say, Montague…

[ Diesel backs away as Duck sighs and looks down at the rails. The scene cuts back to Tramp and
Buster walking through the city as Penny and Wakko walk by in the opposite direction. Tramp
looks back at Dodger waiting to cross the street several yards back, giving him a thumbs up and a
wink ]

Tramp: [ sighs ] Suppose there’s no turning back now…[ clears throat ]...so, Buster, what am I
being dragged into?

Buster: You didn’t think I was the type to just pick the most obvious place for a bar fight, right?

Tramp: Well, I dunno what else you’d have in mind.

Buster: You really do live in a world of your own, don’t you? I think this place might spark a few
memories.

Tramp: That is…?

[ As the two turn a corner, Tramp’s eyes widen at the sight of a retro diner titled “Freddy’s”, the
bright pink and teal colors making the place stand out as Hokey and Loopy are seen entering while
Octavia, Vinyl, Double D, and Blik pass by ]

Tramp: I…I don’t remember the last time I came to this place, has it been that long?

Buster: Impressed much?

Tramp: Why, I used to come here often back in the day, I was…[ clears throat ]...getting a little
ahead of myself there.

Buster: Well, I’m hungry, let’s head in, can’t see you fangirling otherwise.

Tramp: Oh, shut up…

[ The two enter through the door and find themselves greeted with a sight that felt like a callback to
the 50s; the same colors on the entrance complimenting the interior, teal and white leather seats
and booths, the floor decked out in red and white patterns, a jukebox located in the righthand
corner, several posters in vintage condition, and the sight of a malt being shaken behind the
counter by Pinkie before sliding it down to Scooby-Doo, other patrons in attendance show Top
Cat, Benny, Lizzie, Frankie, Snow White, Lapis, Robin, Krypto, Fluttershy, Colleen, and Hokey
and Loopy sat down ]

Tramp: This place hasn’t changed a bit, they’ve even got the records.

Buster: Well, someone’s changed their tune.

Tramp: Okay, I’ll admit, you’ve got better taste in restaurants than I thought, but don’t get any
ideas.

Buster: Why, I wouldn’t dream of it, unless of course…

Tramp: Slow your roll down there, hotshot.

[ Pinkie suddenly appears behind the two with a big grin on her face ]

Pinkie: Did somebody say table for two?

Tramp: YIP! I mean…yeah, you can sit us down if you can…

Pinkie: Okie dokie loki, follow meeeee!

[ The pink pony rolls in between the two canines on roller skates, they glance at one another before
following the waitress to their table, but not without a curious eye by Hokey ]

Hokey: Well, I never.

Loopy: Que?

Hokey: Seems the Tramp is back, and he’s got a certain someone with him, hmmm…

[ Loopy looks back at the two ]

Loopy: Mon ami, you know it’s rude to stare.

Hokey: Yeeeeeah, but you gotta admit, it ain’t half bad a sight.

[ The scene cuts back to Tramp and Buster sat down as Pinkie rolls away ]

Pinkie: You two get cozy, I’ll be back shortly! [ winks as she disappears into the kitchen ]

Tramp: That girl’s got a three track mind…hmm, I think I remember what they’ve got…

Buster: One thing I know I’m getting is the-

Buster and Tramp: Freddy’s Flaming Firecracker…

[ The two canines look up at one another before awkwardly chuckling ]

Tramp: I guess we’re having the same thing…

Buster: I mean, it’s the best thing on the menu.

Tramp: Well, last I had it, I’d say you were right…wow, I really am slipping.

Buster: Hey, relax, would ya’, ain’t no harm in agreein’ with me, shows you’ve got good-

[ A chocolate and strawberry milkshake each is placed in front of the two ]

Buster: -taste.

Pinkie: So, that’s two Freddy’s Flaming Firecrackers, medium well, with a side of fries.
Tramp: How did you…

Pinkie: Oh, I know everything. Everything …be back with your orders. [ rolls back into the kitchen
]

Buster: [ clears throat ] As I was saying, makes sense, after all, I know you well.

Tramp: I guess I can’t argue with that…you know, I never did properly thank you for what
happened back there, who knows what coulda happened otherwise.

Buster: Well, I couldn’t just leave a man with guns blazing.

Tramp: But one thing I don’t get; you didn’t have to do it, especially after what I said.

Buster: That’s the thing; I’m not as black and white as ya’ might think, sure, we have our
differences, but I don’t want you killed or anything. Besides, I’d…well, I wouldn’t be able to see
you otherwise.

Tramp: You sure that’s all there is to it?

Buster: Well, I won’t say it unless you’re thinkin’ the same thing.

Tramp: What do you me-…Buster…

Buster: I didn’t say nothin’.

Tramp: I know what you’re implying, but that was in the past. Even if I did lighten up to you,
what makes you think we’d go anything beyond that?

Buster: I’m not asking for a lapjob, I just thought we could have a bit of that old flare back, you
know, when we used to run these streets.

Tramp: I…couldn’t possibly, I’m not that rugged.

Buster: What do you mean, from what I’ve heard, you’ve been back to your old stunts ever since
the-

Tramp: [ clears throat loudly ] Yes, I’m aware of that, but even then, we’re not that similar to each
other.

Buster: You’re not gonna diss your roots again, right? Cuz you know I can catch you on that.

Tramp: I’m not, it’s just that…well…it’s too complicated…

Buster: It doesn’t have to be…

Tramp: Buster, please, not here of all places…

Buster: Whatever needs to be done, I can do it, just what’ll get you to trust me?

Tramp: Can we please talk about something else?

Buster: I…[ sighs ]...alright then.

[ At that moment, the two’s orders are placed in front of them ]

Pinkie: There ya’ go, enjoooooy …

[ Pinkie rolls away once more, but seems to be able to tell that the mood for the canines has
shifted. She frowns before bumping into the jukebox ]

Pinkie: Oof! Oops…[ looks on the record display ]...hmmmmmmmm, let’s get some life up in
here.

[ Pinkie flips through the selection and picks a track from Frank Sinatra as the shot cuts back to
Buster and Tramp having ceased with their talk as they eat, noticeably a bit further from one
another ]

“ My story is much too sad to be told

But practically everything leaves me totally cold ”

[ Buster and Tramp are shown looking down at their respective meals ]

“ The only exception I know is the case

When I'm out on a quiet spree ”

[ Hokey and Loopy are shown nodding their heads to the music ]

“ Fighting vainly the old ennui

And I suddenly turn and see your fabulous face ”

[ Buster looks up at Tramp and what appears to be a small grin appears on his face as the music
livens up ]

“ I get no kick from champagne

Mere alcohol doesn't thrill me at all ”

[ Top Cat and Benny are shown waltzing ]

“ So tell me why should it be true

That I get a kick out of you ”

[ Snow White and Robin tapdance past Buster and Tramp, to which the latter finally turns his head
up ]

“ Some they may go for a cocaine

I'm sure that if I took even one sniff ”

[ Buster nudges Tramp from under the table with his foot, to which the former offers his hand as if
to dance ]

“ It would bore me terrifically too

Yet I get a kick out of you ”

[ Tramp appears hesitant to accept, but it seems he doesn’t have time to think as Buster pulls him
up from the table ]

“ I get a kick every time I see you

Standing there before me ”

[ Buster and Tramp find themselves in the middle of the diner, the latter in particular trying to find
his footing as the song continues ]

“ I get a kick though it's clear to see

You obviously do not adore me ”

[ Fancy comes up alongside Tramp, while groozing his hips, passing by Sally and Amy ]

Fancy: C’mon, slick, all it takes is one step then another, like so.

[ Fancy grabs hold of Spook’s paw several feet away and twirls the olive green cat ]

Spook: Like, uh, since when I did become a record, man?

“ I get no kick in a plane

Flying too high

With some gal in the sky

Is my idea of nothing to do ”

Buster: Looks like I’m one step ahead a’ you.

Tramp: Is that right…?

[ Tramp pulls Buster into a dip ]

Tramp: You’ll have to try harder than that.

Buster: Hmm, a challenge, I can take it.

“ Yet I get a kick

You give me a boot

I get a kick out of you ”

[ The song finishes with Buster returning the gesture to Tramp and the rest of the patrons clapping
in approval. The canines stay in this position for a seconds before Tramp blinks and stands up ]

Tramp: [ clears throat ] Well, that was…an experience.

Buster: I take it someone enjoyed themselves?

Tramp: I mean, you could put it like that…

[ The scene transitions to Duck and Diesel having assembled their train and passing over the
junction that leads to Maple while the left track leads to the hill on the mainline ]

Diesel: You know, you could make this trip less awkward by actually talking to me.

Duck: What is there to say, the sooner we get this done, the better.

Diesel: Hmph, well you’re no fun.

Duck: [ sighs ] Fine, I suppose it can’t be that bad…what do you have on your mind?

Diesel: Trucks…shunting…organization…

Duck: Hmm, almost sounds like…never mind, um, well, I’ve got…um…coaches?

Diesel: Interesting…

Duck: You know, this isn’t making things any less awkward.

Diesel: Better than being silent and tense the whole time.

[ At that moment, Edward whistles by with his train in the opposite direction. The shot continues to
focus on him as he passes over the points towards the hill. As the blue engine is about to reach the
top, a loud BANG sounds from behind ]

Edward: OH! What on Earth was that?!

[ Edward looks back to see only five vans behind him, the other five race back down the hill,
gradually picking up speed ]

Edward: Oh, dear…

[ The shot cuts back to the vans racing down the line, eventually overtaking Duck and Diesel ]

Vans: ON! ON! Catch us if you can!

Duck: Goodness me!

Diesel: Oh, look, a runaway, what a surprise…

Duck: Someone’s got to stop those trucks, they could cause a serious attack.

[ Duck uncouples from Diesel and races off after the vans ]

Diesel: Wait, hold on, Duck! Where are you going?!

Duck: I’ve stopped a runaway before, I can do it again!

Diesel: Are you daft?! What about the train aaaaaaaand he’s gone…[ sighs ]...typical.

[ The scene cuts to Stanley crossing over the junction between the mainline, Pine, and Maple. His
breakvan only just clears the section as the vans swerve across the points, followed by Duck in hot
pursuit ]
Duck: You lot won’t get away from me that easily!

Van #1: Hehehe, c’mon, Duck, you’ll have to try harder than that!

Van #2: A lot harder, HAHAHA!

[ Just as the pannier tank reaches the first van, he notices the couple all charred ]

Duck: What on Earth-WHOA!

[ Duck is switched onto the same line as the vans, just as Henry is approaching in the opposite
direction with a passenger train. A jumpcut show Henry watching the runaway go by, followed by
Scar watching from a window ]

Henry: I’ve seen it all now.

Scar: Well, that’s a few casualties down the drain…[ sips his tea ]

Duck: C’mon…c’mon…just…a little closer…[ snatches his coupling on the van ]...got it!

Van #3: Awwww, don’t spoil the fun, go on! Go on!

[ The vans surge into one another, taking Duck along with them ]

Duck: Oh no, you don’t!

[ Duck tries to brake, but the distance between the runaway and the city grows shorter and shorter
]

Duck: Oooooooooooooh, comeoncomeoncomeon! [ internally ] This is bad, this is bad, we go into

the city and who knows what’ll happen!

[ Suddenly, something bumps into Duck from behind ]

Duck: What the?!

Diesel: I hope you know the distance I traveled to get here!

Duck: Diesel?! But, why are-

Diesel: Never mind about that, this train’s on a collison course!

Duck: Oh, right!

[ As the two rush through the city, their brakes spark along the tracks, catching the attention of
several onlookers across the street, Rigby, Marceline, Tanya, Rouge, Marvin, and Granny, the
latter of whom jolts as sparks get close to her ]

Granny: OH! Dear me…

[ The runaway rushes over the points and onto the line that leads to the harbor. At that moment,
the scene cuts to Tramp and Buster walking along the route through it ]

Buster: Be real, you liked it.

Tramp: I just danced with you, that was it.

Buster: Oh yeah, that bit where we dipped one another, that was it.

Tramp: Okay, okay, I give, maybe I enjoyed it a little more than I thought, and, to be honest,
you’re not half bad a dancer.

Buster: Huh, a compliment, I see I’m slowly workin’ my way up there.

Tramp: Yeah, well…I suppose lunch with you wasn’t too bad…did bring back some memories…

Buster: Pleasant, I imagine?

Tramp: You could say-

[ At that moment, the runaway rushes into the harbor. The points change and send it into the
siding, the vans run hard into the buffers at the edge of the pier, derailing as they pile around the
key. Duck and Diesel come off the rails as well, along with some of the tankers ]

Van #4: Owwww, I can’t feel my frames…

Van #5: I can’t feel my anything…

Duck: [ groans ] Yep, it felt this way last time…you alright back there, Diesel?

Diesel: Remind me to never play rescue again. Ever …

Tramp: …Well, that happened.

Buster: Yeah…

[ The scene transitions to Harvey and Nia clearing up the mess, the latter having assembled the
trucks still on the rails, while Edward has arrived to help ]

Nia: Well, this should make for an interesting story.

Edward: I don’t know what happened, apart from an explosion of sorts causing my trucks to run
away.

Nia: An explosion? But how? And why didn’t that van say anything?

Van #1: I was asleep when it happened.

Edward: And you didn’t notice anything odd on your coupling?

Van #1: I dunno, I didn’t really take much notice.

Edward: [ sighs ] Well, this is a predicament.

Nia: Maybe it was vandals.

Edward: Hmm, that might have been the case…oh, dear…

[ The shot cuts to Duck’s wheels put back on the rails before panning out to reveal him full, Harvey
in front lowering with his hook ]

Harvey: There ya’ go, Duck. Not too shaken up, are ye?

Duck: I’ve been through worse, thanks, Harvey.

[ Duck looks back at Diesel sitting a few yards away, Harvey takes notice of this ]

Harvey: I’ll leave you to it.

[ The crane engine backs off as the green tank engine backs up to the shunter ]

Duck: Hey, Diesel…

Diesel: Hi…

Duck: Um, thank you for helping back there…

Diesel: Mmmmmyeah, alright.

Duck: But…why did you do it?

Diesel: Well, you weren’t going to stop it on your own at any rate…I suppose it was instinct…

Duck: Right…beg pardon, but…I wanted to…apologize for being so cold earlier…it was
unprofessional…

Diesel: I understand why you did it…

Duck: Still…are we…okay?

[ A pause follows ]

Diesel: [ sighs ]...Yeah, we’re okay…just don’t make a big deal out of it.

Duck: Of course…

[ Lola is seen walking through the street with a notepad in her hand when she stops suddenly at the
sight before her ]

Lola: Oh…um, this wasn’t my fault, like at all, nope, just gonna…back away from here, no one to
see me…

[ The tan rabbit backs away as subtly as she can before bumping into Bugs ]

Bugs and Lola: Oof!

Lola: Oh, hey, Bugs.

Bugs: Ah, there you are, Lola, I wanted to speak with you about something.

Lola: Oh, yeah, what that’d be?

Bugs: [ holds up a sheet of papers ] These were on the desk back in the office, I don’t suppose you
know what they contained, do you?
Lola: Hmmmm, oh yeah, those are the schedules for the Little Western.

Bugs: Precisely, so why weren’t these with you for the briefing?

Lola: Oooooooooh yeah, that…well, I kinda winged it, they sorta did the schedule for me,
soooooo, I guess I didn’t do too bad of a job.

Bugs: Uh-huh, that accident ova’ there wouldn’t happen to be part of it, would it?

Lola: Okay, that was coincidence, I don’t know all the details, but I’m pretty sure that wasn’t my
fault.

Bugs: [ sighs ] Next time, write a memo.

Lola: Oh, sure, I’ll write it down here.

[ Lola scribbles down in the notepad while Bugs leans over to see what she’s writing, the tan rabbit
then looks to her left ]

Lola: Um, do you mind, kinda trying to write here?

Bugs: What is that, your autobiography?

Lola: What, of course not, my life’s not that interesting to write about, although perhaps I could
give it a shot, I wouldn’t be half bad an author if I do say so, maybe the cover would be me
holding the Earth with the title “The World According to Lola”, mmmnah, sounds overdone, “The
History of Lola Bunny”, no, too old-fashioned, “Lola’s Take on Life”...a little tweaking.

[ Bugs facepalms as Lola continues to ramble ]

[ The scene transitions to later in the day, presumably dusk as Tramp and Buster walk to the base
of the former’s apartment ]

Tramp: I was wondering when you were gonna get off.

Buster: Is that why I found you leaning against the gate? Musta’ been bored waiting for my shift to
finish, thoooooough perhaps you wanted to pounce on me soon as I got out.

Tramp: Well, that’s your imagination, isn’t it?

Buster: I mean, ya’ brought me here, surely you didn’t just want an escort.

Tramp: You’re not wrong there, I thought I’d make up for my…thing earlier by inviting you in.

Buster: Oh, really?

Tramp: Yeah, it’s the least I could do given lunch. Plus…it’d be a throwback, you know?

Buster: Well, you’ve certainly opened up.

Tramp: Suppose it was bound to happen sooner or later.

[ The two enter the apartment and the scene cuts to them entering Tramp’s complex ]
Buster: Huh, not too shabby.

Tramp: Make yourself comfortable wherever.

[ Buster hops onto the couch ]

Buster: Aaaaaah, yeah, this’ll do.

[ Tramp sits next to him ]

Tramp: Cozy?

Buster: Yeah, nice place ya’ got here.

Tramp: Thanks…ya’ know, I must be going crazy, inviting you of all people into my place.

Buster: Nah, you’re just learning sense is all, seeing a bigger picture.

Tramp: That’s one way to put it…I wonder…

Buster: Yeah?

Tramp: It…might be a strange request all things considered…but would you mind if we…hung
out more often…?

Buster: Huh…I thought I’d be the one to ask that.

Tramp: Well, I think you’ve shown more than what I was expecting…it’s ironic, but I wouldn’t
mind if we revisited a little bit of the old days.

Buster: Color me intrigued, I like where this is going. Perhaps we can get a little “creative.”

Tramp: If we get to that, I wanna start off easy, don’t wanna go too crazy right off the bat.

Buster: Alright, I can live with that…but, for real, thanks for earlier…and this…never expected it
after all this time.

Tramp: Well, I figured I needed a change, and to put aside some past demons.

Buster: Yeah, just like me and my…well, you know…

Tramp: Yeah…fancy a drink?

Buster: Wouldn’t mind.

[ The scene transitions to Molly crossing over the rail bridge with a line of coaches as Alice walks
underneath it. The blonde girl in blue walks past Roscoe and DeSoto, keeping her composure
under the Doberman duo’s cold eyes ]

Alice: [ softly ] Maybe it wasn’t the best idea to come down this street…

[ Something rattles from a nearby alley, causing Alice to freeze ]

Alice: Hello…?
[ With the sky having darkened, the inside of the alley is harder to see. It only makes Alice feel
more uneasy as the sound of metal dropping follows ]

Alice: Oh, I’m not staying here any longer, no sir.

[ The blonde girl speeds up her walking pace away before the scene cuts back to the alley, right to
a set of stairs leading down towards a door. It cuts to inside a room where three figures are sitting
at a table with a single light overhead ]

Fiona: Five runaway vans, all we got was a lousy spill. Though since it was muscle man’s idea,
I’m not surprised.

Drago: Hey, I didn’t know we’d have interference, there’d been more collateral if we used fuel
tankers instead.

Fiona: Yeah, we literally had a whole refinery at our doorstep, but sure, hook up some small pyro
on useless freight, that’ll work.

Drago: I don’t see you coming up with something better.

Fiona: I just wanted to see how badly you’d muck up, turns out even a toddler could have done
more damage than you.

Drago: I’ll do damage right here, right now.

Fiona: Oooooh, someone’s gettin’ antsy, you wanna get your ass kicked that badly?

Drago: I’m twice your size, I can take you with my hands tied behind my back!

Fiona: Oh yeah, that’ll really give you the edge, just like that one time someone half your size
knocked you on your ass, with a rock!

Geoffrey: Will you two shut up ?! Crikey, ya’ givin’ me a bloody headache, you wanna attract
attention? That’s kinda the thing we don’t wanna do!

Drago: Well, she started it.

Fiona: Man, you really are a child.

Drago: Hmph, bitch .

Fiona: Come again, punk ?

Geoffrey: [ sighs ] How did I get stuck with you two? The last thing I need is ta’ hear ya’
squabblin’ like premature pups…now then, since today’s mission was a bust, I’ve come up with a
new plan; we strike here.

[ Geoffrey points to the spot on a map of the island; the Quartz Quarry up in the mountains ]

Fiona: What’s the plan, genius?

Geoffrey: Let’s just say; it’ll be a wakeup call no one will expect…

[ The scene transitions to the quarry, now empty and still, focusing in on a particular tunnel as the
screen fades to black ]

The End
 Mining

Mining

[ The scene opens with a shot of Oak Station with Rarity, Minako, Blitz, Sylvester, Wile, Lizzie,
Jenna, Angelina, Twilight, and Hokey standing on the platform as Ryan passes by with a rake of
trucks, it then pans in to Fox and Falco looking at a poster that advertisies the Quartz Mines. The
Seven Dwarfs are depicted hard at work either picking away at the rocks or loading the mine carts,
the bottom line reading; ‘Quartz Quarry at Dawn or Dusk, On Time and No Fuss’ ]

Fox: So, you interested?

Falco: Don’t see why, it’s a mine, there’s not much to look at besides rocks and darkness.

Fox: I heard the curator does mine tours, something about urban legends and strange occurrences,
wouldn’t mind a trip myself.

Falco: Wow, you must be really bored if that’s entertainment.

Fox: Oh, don’t be such a stick in the mud, sounds like it could be an experience, and it’d be a nice
change from watching you flip the board at poker.

Falco: Hey, I saw you with that sneaky trick, ya’ did it on purpose just for shits and giggles.

Fox: Well, it’s not my fault you expose yourself so easily.

Falco: Funny you mention that, ya’ certainly didn’t think so when I flipped your a-

[ Fox clears his throat and points to Augie standing by with Doggie Daddy on the platform ]

Falco: -aaaaaaact around…ya’ know, sometimes I’m glad I’m not him.

Fox: Why’s that?

Falco: Well, besides you cutting off my cuss, I think it’s fairly self-explanatory.

Fox: Okay, ya’ didn’t have to go that low.

Falco: I’m not saying it like that, it’s just, you know, circumstances…and things.

Fox: Well, I’d rather not think about that.

Falco: [ sighs ] You’re right, sorry, it was a dick move.

Fox: No, no, it’s fine. It’s just not something I’m ready for, at least not while I’ve got a thing for
being up in the sky, I don’t wanna slow down, you know.

Falco: Neither do I, so I guess we’re both agreed on that…you think it would work if it were
possible?
Fox: If there was a balance, maybe, but right now, I’m fine as I am, much as you’re fine being
your usual self.

Falco: Hmph, now who’s giving out the low blows?

Fox: Well, you can’t deny it’s true.

Falco: Much like you can’t deny your true instincts .

?: And just what might those be?

[ Fox and Falco jump at the quick literal sudden appearance of Wolf ]

Wolf: So, what are you boys up to, besides dicking around as usual?

Falco: Besides enjoying the peace before your whiskey breath clouded the air? [ shudders ]
Seriously, have a mint.

Wolf: I’ll put a pin on it, but I couldn’t help overhearing your little chat, I caught something about
urban legends and skeletons in the closet.

Fox: [ sweatdrops ] It would be like you to find out all the details, wouldn’t it?

Wolf: Well, if it’s anything concerning you, I’ll always find a way to pop in.

Falco: Oooooh, stalker vibes, how romantic .

Wolf: I’ll save you a piece of the pie in that case.

Falco: [ sweatdrops while Fox blushes ] Uh, you didn’t hear it from me…

[ Wolf smirks as the shot cuts to the other platform as Rosie passes through with some vans, as the
breakvan clears, Homura appears, as if out of thin air. Wolf scowls, almost looking uncomfortable
on the other side. The shot lingers on the raven haired girl looking off to her left while Wolf stares
at her. At that moment, Falco snaps his fingers in front of hs lupine’s face ]

Falco: Hey! Earth to Wolf, do you copy?

Wolf: [ blinks ] Huh?

Falco: Ah, ya’ haven’t gone senile. What were you doing staring off into deep space?

Wolf: Hmph, what does it concern you?

Falco: Well, ya’ looked like you were in a trance, something catch your eye?

Wolf: That girl…

Fox: Um…what girl?

Wolf: Ya’ know, the one standing on the other side of-

[ The shot cuts back to reveal Homura having disappeared ]

Wolf: …what?

Fox: I don’t see who you’re referring to.

Falco: Maybe he has cracked, seeing imaginary girls that aren’t there.

Wolf: [ with a visible vein on his forehead ] Keep it up, smartass.

Falco: Yeah, sure, you-[ turns around and jumps to see Homura standing several feet away ]-YIP!
What is it with people coming up unannounced today?!

[ Homura is currently looking straight ahead before she looks to her left, Falco catches her glance
and a look of discomfort spreads across his face ]

Falco: [ softly ] That girl is creepin’ me.

Wolf: I told you I wasn’t making shit up.

Fox: Maybe let’s not discuss this where she can hear.

[ In spite of his statement, Fox can’t help but feel uneasy with Homura close by. The mood is
interrupted by James pulling into the platform with his coaches ]

Fox: [ clears throat ] So, what do you say?

Falco: Huh? Oh yeah that, sure, why not?

Wolf: Pardon?

Fox: We’re going up to Quartz Quarry, they’re giving a tour of the mines this evening.

Falco: Soooooo, what’s going on now, you suggesting a triad or something?

Fox: I mean, are we losing anything in that regard?

Wolf: Well, I’d usually invite myself no questions asked, buuuuuut if you’re offering, I suppose I
could bless your time.

Fox: Never the modest sort, were you?

Wolf: Modesty, my ass, I say.

[ The remaining passengers are shown boarding the coaches and so soon as the guard’s whistle
sounds, James sets off. The scene transitions to Pine Station as Samson is shown passing by with a
train of wagons, Hiro is on the other platform dropping off passengers; those of which include
Tod, Daria, Pocahontas, Snooper, Chance, Amy, Shadow, Lady, Duchess, Perdita, Flora, Claude,
Tiana, and Basil. James pulls into the platform and stops, just as Duncan enters on the narrow
gauge line ]

James: Well, isn’t this a surprise, you’re on time for once.

Duncan: Och, don’t you start, it’s not every day I’m in a sunny mood.

James: No, it’s always cloudy.

Duncan: Hmph, all I know is that I’m a special assignment tonight, I’m takin’ this lot to a tour of
the mines.

James: You sure you were the best choice, last time I checked you don’t have the best history with
mines.

Duncan: [ under his breath ] Not like you’ve got a best history of anything.

[ The scene cuts to the passengers climbing down to board Duncan’s coaches, focusing in on the
trio ]

Falco: You know, it’s a bit surreal how we’re not at each other’s throats.

Wolf: Who has time for that anyway? Unless someone really wants to watch a fight.

Fox: I prefer it this way, we’re not obligated to be mortal enemies, plus, I hate the term.

Wolf: Would be hard to spot someone in this crowd that disagrees.

[ The shot cuts to the guests entering their respective carriages. Homura sits right at the window as
Flora sits down next to her ]

Flora: Oh, hey, you don’t mind if I sit here?

[ Homura silently glances at Flora who maintains a polite expression ]

Homura: No…

Flora: Ah, good. I’ve never been a mine tour before, sounds interesting.

Homura: Feels natural, going into the depths of where there’s nothing but darkness, it’s almost
poetic….

Flora: Um…that’s one way to put it.

[ The scene cuts to Duncan departing from the station and while Millie passes by with several open
top carriages in tow. It cuts to inside one of the coaches as Wolf looks back in his seat, eyeing
Homura who is looking out the window, Flora next to her is fiddling with a vine, making it into
elaborate decals like one would do with yarn, while Twilight is reading a book ]

Wolf: [ under his breath as he turns around ] The hell you staring at, get over yourself...[ normal
voice ]...so, you two ready to handle whatever "spooky" crap they're gonna throw at us?

Fox: I mean, I've never seen the mines myself, so I'm at least intrigued at what they look like.

Falco: Well, ya' won't find much besides rocks and dripping water, you'll be lucky to find a hole in
the ground.

Fox: Typically, that's not something you would consider lucky.

Falco: I just hope whatever they're selling at least sounds like it'll be worth my time, even a stupid
ghost story would lighten things up.

Daria: [ looks down at the pamplet ] "Down the Mine; led by distinguished teller of stories and
music; Snow White". Well, at least they're honest about how interesting this'll be.

[ The scene cuts to Duncan crossing over a bridge passing over a river before it cuts back to inside
one of the coaches ]

Amy: You know, they say there's these glowing crystals in one of the shafts, wouldn't mind
collecting a souvenir if I could.

Shadow: Unless it's emerald, I don't see the interest.

Amy: Oh, why's that, you got a thing relating to emeralds?

Shadow: Have you been around me long enough to know how ironic the answer is?

Amy: Not like that, if I find it, you could take one if you wish, maybe share it with someone,
maybe someone we both knoooow.

Shadow: ...Keep your voice down.

[ The scene cuts back to Falco looking out the window before his eye catches something in the
distance. Behind the trees appears to be an orange hue ]

Falco: Must be a campout of sorts…

[ The shot cuts to the train passing by the trees before it shows that there is indeed a bonfire in the
forest. A piece of wood is chucked into the flames, causing a few sparks to shoot up ]

[ The scene transitions to Duncan arriving at the quarry where the tour guide is waiting. The train
stops just beyond the points where several lines of trucks have been arranged ]

Snow White: Ah, good to see you all made it. You're in for a real treat tonight.

Daria: Hi-ho, hi-ho, back home I'd rather go.

Shadow: Hmph, read my mind.

Snow White: Now then, before we go in, you'll all need to wear hardhats because it's going to be
dark inside.

Angelina: Is there a route mapped out? I just want to know how far we'll be going.

Snow White: There's several checkpoints marked throughout the mines, you'll see them through a
shining gold light. The tunnels are also marked for which ones we can go into, so I'd advise us all
to stay on the path, that way, we'll have a fun, but safe time on our journey.

[ The guests turn their attention to the rack of hardhats, each one grabbing their own and putting
them on one by one ]

Wolf: How convenient, they've got holes for my ears.

Fox: Well, I imagine keeping them tucked wouldn't be comfortable.

Wolf: True, though perhaps you should take up mining, then I could see you wearing that dorky
little hat more often.
Fox: Funny, I would think the mines were more your area, especially in the summer, working with
all those rocks, sweating like a pig.

Wolf: Then I'd know where the towels are.

[ Falco slides up behind the two ]

Falco: Excuse me, not to interrupt your fantasies or anything, but the tour's moving on.

[ The canines follow the avian and the rest of the group into the shaft, Snow White in front giving
some context to the tour ]

Snow White: Back when the mines were first discovered, it became the sight of many tales told
over mysterious incidents. Tools disappearing, miners going missing, unstable ground, back then, it
wasn't as safe to be in here. They say that these mines have lights shining in the holes of those who
were unfortunate enough to succumb to its unpredictability.

Daria: [ to herself ] I wonder if she knows that bats are a thing.

[ The group arrives at the first tunnel marked for clearance. It is the one marked to the right,
shining bright with a golden lamp overhead ]

Snow White: Remember, everyone, it's important we stick together, so no wandering off to
different paths.

Wolf: [ under his breath ] Wouldn't dream of it...

[ As the tour continues into the right tunnel, an ominous creaking comes from the left tunnel ]

Snow White: What we're currently walking through is the burial ground of the Old Warrior.

Angelina: The Old Warrior?

Snow White: Yes, he who has his rifle out and looking to catch his next target, hunting dog by his
side, and every night, he goes out hunting. Once a worker in this very quarry, the last trace of him
and his dog was in this tunnel. There was a line of carts that came hurdling down this line...their
bodies were never recovered...

Angelina: Oh...

Snow White: They say his spirit was red as fire, like a pyre that would never burn out...it's said
that his ghost refused to move onto the afterlife, so he roams these mines to finish his last
assignment...tis part of the spirit's unrest, their drive for staying in the mortal realm. He is a
particular spirit.

Lady: What do you mean by that?

Snow White: Every ghost has a drive that draws them to our plane of existence. Except for those
that are time warps, merely supernatural repeats of things that have happened before. However,
there are ghosts that have a will of their own, which they use to quell the turmoil they're facing.
There is a way to distinguish a ghost with good or bad intentions, if a ghost has good intentions,
they will not stay long before being called back to the afterlife, but those who are brought back by
negative reinforcement will linger around, if only for a week.
Lady: So...there's different types of ghosts, if I'm not mistaken.

Snow White: Yes, if a ghost is powered by anger in particular, it powers their life force, capable of
giving them unnatural abilities. It is also possible for a ghost to have no physical presence, but they
can manipulate objects to trick someone's vision.

Lady: [ puts her hat further down ] Oh dear…

[ As the group continues to walk down the shaft, they arrive at another marker, this one leading to
the left. The sound of something creaking returns as the shot cuts to a rather shakey Sylvester. As
the last of the group enters the tunnel, the tuxedo cat suddenly feels something wrapping around
his mouth ]

Sylvester: MMM! MMMPRPHMMMHMH!

Jenna: [ turns around ] What the...?

[ The shot cuts to Sylvester being dragged into the other shaft ]

Jenna: [ gasps ] Wait a minute, stop!

[ The Siberian husky begins to rush back along the path before she pauses at the sound of a gun
being clicked ]

Jenna: Oh...God...

[ The scene cuts back to the rest of the group, though Perdita looks back to see the notable absence
of two members ]

Perdita: Hold on, I think we're missing a couple of people.

Duchess: Huh? Wait, you're right, where are Jenna and Sylvester?

Lady: Jenna wouldn't just go off like that...would she?

Homura: They've been kidnapped.

[ Various gasps are heard ]

Homura: It wasn't hard to see, all it takes is looking back.

Falco: Um, yeah, question; this wouldn't happened to be part of the tour, right?

Snow White: Well...it wasn't something I expected. Where could they have gone?

Fox: We should go back to the shaft entrance, we might find them there.

Wolf: You thought about that thoroughly?

Fox: Well, we can't just leave them wherever they are.

Wolf: I mean, I didn't say abandon them, just be careful what you're gonna do.

[ The group walks back to the entrance of the two tunnels before coming to a stop before the left
shaft ]
Blitz: So...what do we do now?

Chance: Whatever's inside could be armed.

Blitz: Well, that clears things up, only how are we supposed to get in there without being captured
ourselves?

Chance: I say the most skilled go in first, I've dealt with my fair share of creeps in caves, this'll be
a cinch.

Blitz: You sound pretty confident for someone who doesn't know what he's up against, and that's
usually supposed to be my job.

Chance: Well, why not join me and prove your metal, you got that razor-sharp claws, don't you?

Blitz: Oh, ja, and mein teeth. Two on one?

Wolf: Ooooookay, Romeo, I get you're excited to plunge unto the unknown, but like you said, we
don't know what's in that tunnel.

Daria: I'd volunteer to sacrifice to an unknown captor, but I'm too busy trying to live at the
moment.

Homura: Since the target's no doubt armed, I'll provide the necessary firepower in case things
get...[ pulls out a pistol ]...tense.

Perdita: So, is there a plan on who's going in and who isn't?

Duchess: I believe we might have the answer to that.

[ Homura, Wolf, Fox, Falco, Blitz, and Chance lined up at the entrance, Amy coming up behind the
feline ]

Falco: Um, what are you doing?

Amy: Hey, if there's some big ugly creep in this cave, I'm gonna smash 'em with my mallet. [ pulls
out a large red mallet ]

Falco: ...How did you fit that in...you know what, I'm not even gonna ask.

Shadow: I'll be going too, when all else fails, you'll need reliable backup, namely one that will be
able to outpace any armed madman.

Snow White: Just be careful in there, I'm praying that no one gets hurt.

Fox: We'll try our best...[ under his breath ]...I hope.

[ The group walks into the shaft while the others stay behind with bated breath. The scene cuts to
the inside of the tunnel as water drips and footsteps echo, accompanied by the occasional sound of
a rock falling. Homura squints her eyes at the sight of a white lantern in the distance, followed by
turning a corner to see an empty minecart with Jenna and Sylvester tied up next to each other. The
two notice the oncoming lights and muffle their cries through their gags ]

Chance: There they are!

Amy: Let's get 'em!

[ The sound of a gun clicking echoes ]

?: Don't take another step.

Blitz: Who are you...where are you?!

?: That's none of your concern, what you need to do is go back the way you came.

Wolf: You got hostages there, what makes you think I'm gonna-

?: If you don't back off, I will shoot one of you.

Amy: Whoever you are, you'd better show yourself or-

[ A rifle appears next to the pink hedgehog's head ]

Amy: Haaaaaaaaaa…

Wolf: What's she looking at?

Amy: Oh, just the fact that there's a GUN POINTED AT MY HEAD!

Falco: Where? I can't see it.

Shadow: [ squints his eyes ] He must be using illusion. [ lifts his leg up behind Amy to kick next to
her head ]

Amy: Hey! I don't wanna be kicked and shot at!

Shadow: Well, you'll be glad to know I just kicked your imaginary rifle away.

?: I thought I would be lenient with you...but I suppose you didn't fall for my illusion...so I'll take
care of you in a different way...

[ A series of explosions are heard, rumbling and shaking the mine walls. Rocks begin to fall from
the ceiling ]

Blitz: Okay, that complicates matters.

Fox: Quick, get those two and let's get out of here!

[ Homura runs up to Jenna and Sylvester and slices through their ropes ]

Homura: You're welcome.

Sylvester: Uhhhhhhhh, yeah, thanks, just get me outta here.

Jenna: How did I even get mixed up in this?

[ The scene cuts to the group running towards the entrance of the shaft, the others seeing them and
beginning to run away as well. Flora and Minako look up at the falling rocks while covering their
heads ]
Flora: Winx! Enchantix!

Minako: Venus Star Power, Make Up!

[ A quick sequence of Flora's Enchantix transformation and Minako's Star Power transformation
are shown before they looks up at the ceiling, larger rocks falling to the ground ]

Flora: Vines of Venus!

Minako: Venus Winx Chain Sword!

[ Venus swirls her sword before it devolves into a red chain, crushing several rocks before several
strings of golden vines wrap around the ceiling to prevent more debris from falling ]

Venus: You reckon that'll hold?

Flora: Just enough time for us to escape.

Chance: [ as he passes by ] Heh, not a bad shot, for a scout and a fairy. [ unleashes a claw from his
glove to prevent a rock falling on his head ]

Flora: Well, we're not just about sparkles and glitter.

Venus: Plus, I think I'm rather elegant.

[ Blitz slashes a rock with his long claws ]

Blitz: Now that is elegance.

[ Twilight and Rarity are shown lifting the occasional rocks using the magic from their horns ]

Rarity: Oh, why can't I ever go into a cave without something going wrong?!

Twilight: I'm hesitant to ask if this is worse than the Diamond Dogs.

Rarity: At the moment, I'm indecisive.

[ The scene cuts to the group emerging out from the mines just as a cloud of dust bursts out. As
soon as the dust settles, it shows the exhausted group trying to cooperate from their ordeal ]

Shadow: Well...that was quite a show.

Amy: So now you try to be funny.

Angelina: [ fans herself with her paw ] Oh dear, I, I need to sit down...

Sylvester: [ panting ] Okay...never go into a cave a night...new lesson for yours truly...oh god, I
think I'm gonna be sick...

Rarity: You going to be alright, darling?

Sylvester: At the moment...probably not...[ sighs and faints ]

Twilight: Are you alright, Jenna?

Lady: Oh, yes, what happened back there?

Jenna: It's...a bit difficult to explain...

Twilight: Did you see who kidnapped you?

Jenna: That's the thing; I couldn't see him...

[ Twilight and Lady glance at one another ]

Snow White: I'm terribly sorry that this happened, I don't know how I'll make up for this
transgression.

Wolf: Well, I'll give ya' this, you're not half bad a tour guide, and at least it was an adventure.

Snow White: Hmm...well, thank you, I suppose there's something to be said regardless...though I
didn't expect it from you...

Wolf: I work in mysterious ways, that's the beauty of it...[ walks off to where Fox is ]

Fox: You never cease to amaze me, do you?

Wolf: You saw that?

Fox: Dishing out compliments, whatever happened to the Big Bad Wolf?

Wolf: Who says he's gone, I can show that side if you really want it.

Fox: Ehhhhhhhhh, you're gonna have to wait for that moment.

Wolf: Hmph, now look who's being cruel.

Falco: Yoooooou're losing it, both of you.

Wolf: Haaaaaaa, shut up...

[ The scene transitions to the weary lot boarding Duncan's coaches ]

Duncan: Och, what's up with that lot, ya'd think they saw a ghost? Hmph, as if I'd believe in such
rubbish.

[ Duncan blows his whistle and sets off as the shot cuts to the interior of one of the coaches with
Homura looking out the window ]

Homura: This wasn't an accident...this was purely intentional...

[ The scene transitions to the campfire from before as a radio crackles to life ]

?: Seems your collateral damage has improved...with that said, it never hurts to have spiritual
connections...especially when they can confuse the minds of victims...manipulation is like
magic...it produces satisfying results when you use it correctly...

[ The shot cuts to Geoffrey, Drago, and Fiona listening to the call while sitting on the grass ]

?: I'm pleased with your work...make sure you keep it that way...
[ The shot cuts to a hand on a radio ]

?: It'll benefit you in the long run...let's not have any...missteps...

[ The shot pans out to reveal Dr. Finitevus pressing down on a button, ending the transmission ]

Dr. Finitevus: She wasn't entirely wrong...but she wasn't entirely right either…

The End...
 Outlier

Outlier

[ The scene opens with the time of day showing dusk over a lake. Spencer rushes past with a rack
of coaches in tow before the scene transitions to Toby taking a line of stone trucks across a wooden
bridge over a creek. It then transitions to the city where Haruka and Michiru are shown walking
out from “Tiana’s Palace”, Carmen Sandiego and Rotor walking away in opposite directions ]

Michiru: Hmmm, that was a lovely dinner.

Haruka: Well, I thought I’d treat you tonight, it is a special occasion after all.

Michiru: The day we pledged ourselves to protect the world and those who inhabit it, good to see
you haven’t forgotten.

Haruka: Heh, how could I, you were the one who inspired me to carry on.

Michiru: As you do with me…although, I do wish Setsuna could have made it.

Haruka: Yeah, but she had to work late today…sometimes I feel…never mind.

Michiru: Hmm?

Haruka: Nothing, it was just a passing thought.

Michiru: You say that, yet I can sense something deeper.

Haruka: Am I that transparent?

Michiru: Perhaps, but I feel it too.

Haruka: Yeah…I don’t mean any offense by it, but sometimes I feel she isolates herself from us…

Michiru: I didn’t want to say it before, but the more I thought about it, the more I felt that
distance…

Haruka: While we stand as the four outer guardians…Uranus…Neptune…Pluto…Saturn…

[ Images of the aforementioned Sailor Senshi are shown as Haruka lists them before cutting back to
reality ]

…I can’t shake off this feeling that we might not be as close as we believe…

Michiru: I understand…perhaps we should do something to alleviate that concern…a heart-to-

heart per se…

[ The scene cuts to the interior of the hospital where Setsuna is organizing files on her desk before
turning back to her computer ]

Setsuna: There, that should be the last order for tonight…

[ The emerald-haired woman looks toward a photo on the right side of the desk, showing her,
Haruka, and Michiru standing under a cherry blossom with Hotaru below giving a peace sign. She
gives a small smile before shifting to a solemn frown ]

Setsuna: Why do I feel this way…I should know by now such thoughts are trivial…and yet…I
feel…inadequate…

[ The camera focuses on Haruka and Michiru in particular ]

They look so…perfect together…as if on a whole different level…sometimes I feel like I’m just
along for the ride…almost like I’m out of place in their relationship…

[ Setsuna picks up the frame and stares at it ]

I can’t even stick to my own commitments, today of all days…

[ Setsuna continues to stare at the picture as a voice is only just audible the more the shot pans
into the frame ]

?: Ta…Ista…Trista?

[ Setsuna gasps as she snaps out of her trance, putting the photo down and looking up to see Yogi ]

Yogi: You alright there, your shift ended about five minutes ago.

Setsuna: Oh…sorry, I was just…distracted.

Yogi: By how much you were staring at that picture, I could tell.

Setsuna: Yeah…

[ The human stands up from her chair and silently exits the room, leaving the bear at a loss for
words ]

Yogi: Huh, that was weird…

[ The scene cuts to Setsuna stepping out of the hospital as Cinderella and Maid Marian walk past
to the left. The guardian of time and space looks up at the sky, once again distracted by her
thoughts ]

Setsuna: We used to be so far apart, like the planets we guarded…has time really changed that
much…?

[ Setsuna looks over at Sally and Bunnie coming out from a sweet shop, holding treats in their
hands with smiles on their faces. Her perspective changes to Huckleberry and Snagglepuss
walking side by side holding paws. She proceeds to walk to the right, still lost in her thoughts
before a loud noise from above catches her attention. Setsuna looks up to see a train of vans going
past on the elevated track, the shot cuts back to her sighing ]

Setsuna: Perhaps I just need some fresh air…

[ As Setsuna walks away, the scene cuts to the interior of a bedroom. Hotaru walks into the room
with something in her hand, before setting it down on her cabinet ]

Hotaru: There, another one for the collection…

[ The camera cuts to the item in question, a yellow stone in between a red and green one, panning
out to reveal a set of stones, coinciding with the primary colors of the planets ]

Hotaru: Looks like my set’s complete, it might not be much, but at least it’s the thought that
counts.

[ Hotaru looks across the array as she turns her head from left to right before pausing at the end,
the black stone behind the blue stone ]

Hotaru: That’s the way it goes; Uranus…Neptune…Pluto…the three outer guardians…

[ The raven-haired girl places her hand down on the three stones ]

Hotaru: They’re so strong together…yet at the same time, so distant…how can that be?

[ The scene cuts to Hotaru going into the kitchen and picking out a cookie from the jar. She looks
down at it before breaking it in half, and proceeding to split the halves into quadrants ]

Hotaru: That’s what we are; one big happy family, sweet like a cookie…at least, I think we are…
but recently, I can sense something’s wrong…instead of being whole, we’re four halves of one
whole…two halves go together…

[ The Guardian of Death and Rebirth puts two of the halves back together before looking over at
the other two ]

But do the other halves…?

[ The scene transitions to Setsuna walking through the park. She looks over at the sun setting over
the horizon before coming to sit down on a bench ]

Setsuna: It’s peaceful…

?: So, you come here often?

Setsuna: Huh?

[ Setsuna looks over to see Panther sitting on the other side of the bench ]

Setsuna: Oh…sometimes, though I mainly came here to clear my mind.

Panther: I guess great minds do think alike, same here.

Setsuna: It’s not as simple as it seems.

Panther: Oh, really? Pray tell, why is that?

Setsuna: It’s more my business, you probably wouldn’t understand it.

Panther: Is that right…very well, I won’t press on it.

[ The two sit in silence for a few seconds before the human sighs ]

Setsuna: I apologize if I came off as confrontational. I just have a lot on my mind.

Panther: Well, no harm, no foul, perhaps talking about it might clear the air.
Setsuna: Well, since you’re so curious…do you ever feel in spite of being part of a group, you’re
also an outlier?

Panther: I mean, I wouldn’t say you’re far off…

Setsuna: For many years, I’ve been the Guardian of Space and Time, far off in the depths of the
Solar System on the lone planet of Pluto, farther than any of my fellow guardians…while standing
beside Uranus and Neptune when we were the three guardians of the outer planets, they held a
bond which the three of us could never match together…they had something deeper than
companionship…we might be close, ready to fight and protect…but sometimes I wonder…would
they be lost without me…as individuals, they possess the strength of the sky and sea…together,
they become unstoppable…

Panther: I…I see…

Setsuna: I don’t mean to sound ungrateful, I cherish the bond we share with one another, it felt
like we became closer when we took in Saturn…I never knew this kind of feeling before…it was
like we had become something greater…a family…I should be happy…I am happy, I have people
who care about me…so why do I insist on being this way…?
Panther: I mean, if it’s any consolation, I remember when I first became part of Star Wolf, I stuck
out from my more…rugged cohorts…even then, we seemed to get along fine, we kept ourselves
above water when we were hiding from the authorities, and in spite of our differences, we’ve stuck
by one another…however, I understand what you mean by being an outlier…it might be a strange
example, but what you see in Uranus and Neptune, I felt the same thing looking at Wolf and
Leon…

Setsuna: You did…?

Panther: Yes…I had heard about their previous members…yet through all of that, Leon stuck by
Wolf…I wondered, what did he possess that motivated our leader to keep him over the others…for
all his…quirks…if there’s one thing I found out about Leon, it’s that he was loyal…and loyalty is
something Wolf took seriously…they may have been vindictive on the surface, but when it came
to each other, you could sense that there was something genuine…

[ A flashback is shown with Wolf and Leon sitting at the bar in their old base, a medical kit placed
on the table with Wolf having a bandage around his head and Leon having blood dripping down
his arm. Panther walks into the scene, just in time to watch the lupine tending to the chameleon’s
wound with rubbing alcohol ]

Leon: Ah! Goddamnit!

Wolf: Hold still, you’re gonna drip on the floor.

Leon: Yeah, well, that shit stings.

Wolf: Oh, stop being a little bitch and let me wrap this up…

Leon: [ sighs ] Fine…

[ Wolf sets a bit more alcohol onto Leon’s arm, the chameleon hisses but doesn’t pull back. The
lupine then wraps his cohort’s wound with a bandage ]

Wolf: There, that feel any better?

Leon: I mean, it still hurts like hell, but I’ll live…and…thanks, I suppose.

Wolf: Ah, ya’ know, I can’t leave ya’ to hang dry like that.

Leon: Hmm, I guess you do have a heart in some sense.

Wolf: Well, it might be ironic to say the same about you, but given what I’ve seen…

Leon: And only you will see, keep that in mind.

Wolf: My lips are sealed…Panther, I know you’re standing here.

Panther: [ clears throat ] I was just coming to check on you two, though seems like everything is
under control.

Leon: [ sighs ] Okay, I guess I have to change it to only you two.

Panther: Tis no shame in showing a bit of emotion, at least I can see you’re not just a mindless
psychopath.

Leon: Heheeeeeeee, got jokes, don’t you?

Wolf: Ah, never mind, what happens between us stays between us.

Panther: Of course, unspoken solidarity if you will.

Leon: Only way for a group of criminals to stay afloat.

Wolf: At least then, we know who were dealing with.

Panther: [ voice-over ] While we were outlaws hiding in the shadows, we still retained a sense of
trust with one another. I must have done well in that regard, seeing as Wolf kept me on, but as time
progressed, it was almost like we had become more than just pilots working together, I felt a
change in Wolf and Leon, it was like we had become comrades, it was gradual, but I felt it, and I
imagine they did as well.

[ The scene transitions back to the present ]

At this point, I feel like less of an outlier and more like I fit in with the group, our styles may still
vary and I may never reach the level of depth that Wolf and Leon possess with each other, but at
least I know that they consider me one of their own. After all, they wouldn’t have taken in
otherwise if they didn’t think that I was worth something.

[ Setsuna and Panther sit in silence for a few seconds before the former speaks ]

Setsuna: I didn’t expect to hear such a story from the likes of you…

Panther: Yeah, well, I might not have the cleanest record, but I’m not just a cold-hearted
criminal…

Setsuna: I suppose if you can feel that way with your cohorts…maybe I’ve been foolish to think
the opposite with mine…Haruka…Michiru…we’ve stood together no matter what…even if they
share a bond that I could never reach, they’ve still treated me as their equal…and Hotaru…she sees
me as important in her life…you know, I couldn’t ask for better company…they’re not just Sailor
Guardians like me…they’re my family…

[ Setsuna stands up from the bench ]

I appreciate you hearing me out…

Panther: Not a problem at all, it was interesting to talk with someone like you.

Setsuna: I could say the same about you…now, I have some important matters to attend to…

[ Panther watches as Setsuna walks away ]

Panther: Take care…

[ The scene cuts to Setsuna opening the door to find Haruka and Michiru sitting in the living room.
The Guardian of Space and Time proceeds to the room and sits down on the open chair ]

Setsuna: I take it you were all waiting for someone?

Haruka: I see you figured that out.

Setsuna: I apologize, I was working late…and had some time to collect my thoughts…

Michiru: We understand, that’s exactly what we were concerned about…Setsuna, please tell us
what’s troubling you…

Setsuna: [ sighs ] I was thinking about my position in our relationship…I would never say that I’m
ungrateful for the love and support you’ve given me…but at the same time, I was thinking about
just how much I matter to you two…

Haruka: You matter a lot to us, we would never be where we are today if we didn’t stick
together…

Setsuna: I know…and I would like to apologize again, this time for not opening up as I should
have…I just didn’t want to worry you…

Michiru: We were worried because you weren’t being open with us…we could sense something
was amiss, but out of respect, we didn’t press it…

Setsuna: I see…I should have said this before, but the reason I thought this way was because of…
seeing you two…you both look so…perfect together, a bond unbreakable in even the darkest of
times…it made me think that you would be fine, even if I wasn’t around…

[ The blonde woman takes the teal-haired woman’s hand in her own ]

Haruka: I love Michiru with all my heart, I would sacrifice myself for her…

Michiru: And I would do the same for Haruka…

Haruka: But I would never forget about you, Setsuna…

Michiru: Neither would I…you’re a dear person in our lives…

[ Setsuna looks to see Michiru extending her hand in her direction ]

Michiru: You mean a lot to us, and we want to show that appreciation…

[ The dark-green-haired woman slowly puts her hand out to Michiru’s and the Guardian of the Sea
pulls the Guardian of Time towards the couch ]

Setsuna: I really do mean a lot to you…I should have known…you all mean the world to me…

Haruka: And you mean the world to us…

Michiru: As precious as the stars in space…

[ The three guardians put their hands together and dip their heads at the same time. At that
moment, Michiru senses a presence nearby ]

Michiru: Hotaru, were you listening in on us…?

[ The shot pans out to reveal Hotaru standing in the entrance between the kitchen and living room
]

Hotaru: I…I didn’t want to intrude, but I heard you talking with Setsuna…and it sounded like the
very thing I was concerned about…but are you feeling better?

Setsuna: [ smiles ] Yes, I’m feeling much better…won’t you join us?

[ Hotaru chuckles in delight as she sits down next to her fellow guardians. Michiru beckons for her
to put her hand in with the others, to which the raven-haired girl complies without hesitation ]

Haruka: Together, we make up the four guardians of the Outer Senshi…

Michiru: Sworn to protect and defend humanity…

Setsuna: Standing strong by each other’s sides…

Hotaru: As four halves of one whole…

[ The scene cuts to the guardians in their signature poses one by one ]

Haruka: Protected by Uranus, the Outer Planet of the Wind, Guardian of the Heavens, I am Sailor
Uranus…

Michiru: Protected by Neptune, the Outer Planet of the Seas, Guardian of the Deep Sea, I am
Sailor Neptune…

Setsuna: Protected by Pluto, the Outer Planet of Space and Time, Guardian of the Underworld, I
am Sailor Pluto…

Hotaru: Protected by Saturn, the Outer Planet of Destruction and Rebirth, the Guardian of Silence,
I am Sailor Saturn…

[ The four are then shown posing together, holding up their respective weapons ]

All: Outer Senshi Unite!

The End
 Trainwreck

Trainwreck

[ The scene opens with a shot of Henry rushing past with an Express bound for Evergreen before
fading to black. It then transitions into a shot of Edward coming down the line with a local before
the screen fades to black again. Once again, the screen transitions to a shot of a signal set at all
clear as Henry passes under it before another fade to black and another transition of Edward
passing under another signal set at all clear. The screen fades to black once more and the
screeching sounds of Henry and Edward’s whistles, coupled with squealing brakes is followed by
the sound of a tremendous crash, accompanied by the screams of passengers. The screen
transitions into a shot of the aftermath; Henry toppled over on his right side with two coaches also
knocked on their sides with the third derailed and the other three still upright. Edward is toppled
on his left side with two coaches knocked over and the other two derailed, both engines leaking
steam. One of the windows from the toppled coaches is opened and out comes a badly shaken
Daphne, her hair frizzled and a few tears in her clothes ]

Daphne: Uh…uh…wha?

[ Daphne’s legs shake as she stands up, looking at the extent of the damage. Several passengers
are seen trying to climb out from Edward’s carriages, Aisha pulling Musa up, Antoine struggling to
pull himself out with his arms shaking, Jinks slumps over as he climbs out from a derailed
carriage, and Brisby is holding onto her legs while shivering terribly. Peridot groans as she pulls
herself out from the window behind Daphne ]

Peridot: Auggggggggggh, I can’t feel my legs…

[ Daphne pulls out her phone and quickly dials 9-1-1 and anxiously waits for the line to pick up ]

?: 9-1-1, what’s your emergency?

Daphne: Yes, hello, operator, I need an ambulance, there’s been a collision, there’s people injured,
we’re stranded, please send help!

?: Ma’am, could you repeat that, where are you?

Daphne: Um, we’re at the intersection at Maple and the mainline, and, and, I don’t know how
many are alright, and I…

[ Daphne covers her mouth to muffle her sobs ]

?: Okay, ma’am, we’re sending a unit out there as soon as possible, please remain calm.

Daphne: Mmm-mmm, okay, okay…I’ll try…

[ The phone clicks off and Daphne leans against the lopsided coach, whimpering as the other
passengers; Mao Mao, Ariel, Jasmine, Francis, Loopy, Balto, Cat, Dog, Nala, Lady, and the
Warner siblings are shown either in a similar position or trying to get out from the coaches before
the screen fades to black once more ]
[ The scene transitions to the hospital where Nurse Redheart is examining Salem’s statistics while
the black cat is laid in bed with a breathing mask over his face. The white equine looks over the
clipboard before exiting the room. It then cuts to the nurse walking past another room where Tails
is being examined by Boo Boo and another room where Rocko is getting his arm bandaged by
Yogi, and then another room where Daphne is lying down on the bed with a pulse wire connected
to her arm, looking somewhat worse for wear as she looks up at the television ]

Ann: This is Ann Gora, Toonight News, reporting at the site of a recent rail disaster. As you can
see, locomotives #2 ‘Edward’ and #3 ‘Henry’ were involved in a collision at Maple Junction,
resulting in many people being shaken up and injured.

[ In the background, Henry is shown being lifted back onto the rails by Rocky, pulled by Emily,
while Edward is lifted off the ground by the breakdown cranes; Judy and Jerome as pulled by
Ryan while Harvey lifts one of the coaches back onto the rails with his crane arm. Above in the air,
Harold the Helicopter is hovering with his light shining down on the accident sight ]

Ann: The cause of the accident is yet to be determined, although it is rumored that there may have
been some confusion with the signals.

Daphne: [ sighs ] Whatever it is, I’m too tired to care…

Ann: While the police will continue to investigate the matter, we now return to our regularly
scheduled program.

[ Daphne settles back into the pillow and begins to relax before the door is heard opening ]

Cindy: Miss Blake, you have visitors.

Daphne: Huh…oh, right, right…send them in.

[ Cindy nods and the rest of the Mystery Inc. gang are shown walking into the room ]

Velma: Hey, Daphne…I would ask if you’re alright, but then that’d be ironic.

Fred: Well, I’ll go ahead and ask anyway, you holding up there, Daph?

Daphne: I’m a bit shaken up, had a nasty tumble when the coach flipped, but otherwise, I should
be alright.

Shaggy: Like, ya’ really gave us a scare, man, I’ve seen some stuff in our time, but never on this
level!

Scooby: Rah! We rought roo migha been seriously hurt! [ whimpers ]

[ Daphne gently rubs behind the Great Dane’s ears ]

Daphne: It’s okay, boy, I’m here, aren’t I, hmm?

Scooby: [ murrs in appreciation ] Rah, I suppose…

[ A knock is heard at the door followed by Velma going to answer it, turning the handle to reveal
Scooby’s nephew, Scrappy-Doo standing with a big heart-shaped box of chocolates ]

Scrappy: Hey, you guys didn’t forget about me, did ya’, I wanted to give Auntie Daphne
something to help her feel better!

Daphne: Is that you, Scrappy? Awwww, you brought me a gift.

Scrappy: Of course I did, as soon as I heard what happened, I rushed to the nearest gift shop and
spent my week’s earnings on this!

Fred: So, what happened back there? Perhaps we could launch an investigation over the incident.

Velma: [ clears throat ] Before we go off the deep end, we should probably let her rest first.

Shaggy: Besides, I’m sure this wasn’t the work of some creepy guy in a mask…hopefully. [ gulps
]

[ Scooby looks over at Scrappy trying to climb up onto the bed and dips his head for the younger
Dane to climb on ]

Scooby: Rere you go, up and at ‘em.

Scrappy: Thanks, Uncle Scooby.

[ Scrappy goes up to Daphne and the redhead scritches behind the little brown dog’s ears, causing
his tail to wag ]

Scrappy: Hoooooooo, that’s the spot.

Daphne: Hmmhmmhmm, I’m glad you all came, I’m already feeling much better.

Shaggy: Well, it’s like the old saying goes, love and care is the world’s best medicine…okay,
maybe that’s not how it goes, but like, you get what I mean.

Scooby: Rah, it’s…

[ Scooby’s ears pick up the sound of rushing footsteps coming from the hallway ]

Scooby: Rat’s going on?

Velma: Huh? Perhaps there’s an emergency down t-JINKIES!

Fred: Um, pardon?

Velma: Look up at the TV!

[ The scene cuts to the screen, showing Pine Station, only there has been a derailment featuring
Donald and Douglas flipped over on their sides with their cargo slipped everywhere, smoke
covering the station as Trixie, Starlight, Robin, Lapis, Katz, and Wolf are shown scattered across
the platform. Rusty is sitting on the narrow gauge platform looking shocked while Molly is
shivering at the other standard gauge platform ]

Ann: This is Ann Gora, reporting live at the sight of yet another accident on the rails, as you can
see, engines #9 and #10, ‘Donald’ and ‘Douglas’ have come off the tracks and scattered Pine
Station, more injuries have been listed, and the breakdown gang will be here momentarily to clean
up the mess. Here is what some of the victims had to say;
Trixie: It came out of nowhere, Trrrrixie was taken completely aback, I thought that crate was
going to crush me! Look at what it did to my cape!

[ Trixie whimpers as Starlight pats her on the back. It then cuts to Little John tending to Robin’s
leg as the fox leans against the wall ]

Robin: A projectile came up and crushed my leg, it’s really hard to move-OH, ow, ow, oooof…

Little John: You’re lucky I kept some spare wrap in my pocket, just in case you’d end up hurting
yourself again, though I didn’t expect it to be like this…

Robin: Yeah…oh, Johnny, your arm, it’s-

Little John: Never mind about that, let’s just focus on patchin’ up this leg…

Robin: I, I see…thank you for that, should hold me till the hospital…

[ The scene cuts to Wolf looking down at a red spot on his chest, Lapis, Katz, Bagheera, Starfire,
Roscoe, and DeSoto next to him tending to their own scrapes ]

Wolf: You know, I’d consider myself lucky that I still have just an eye lost, I swear, I saw a milk
churn come right towards my head, managed to duck outta the way before that.

Lapis: I guess I’m just that nothing struck my back, that would have been pretty bad otherwise, let
alone being an experience I’d wanna go through once more…euggggh…

Ann: Um, yes…[ clears throat ]...you heard it here, folks, we’ve got another case of faulty signals
causing derailments, two in the same night, this is…wait a minute, I’m getting a transmission…oh
my, there’s been yet another accident, this time happening at Evergreen!

Lapis: Wait, what’s going on now?

Ann: We’ll be right back to report on these latest findings!

Wolf: Okay, sure, don’t even bother with us.

[ The scene cuts back to the hospital with the gang all staring up at the screen ]

Velma: Three accidents in the same night…that’s oddly convenient…

Shaggy: Doooooooh, I jinxed it, didn’t I?

Fred: Well, gang, it appears we’ve got a mystery on our hands.

Shaggy: Weeeell, gee, lookit the time, I just remembered I need to pick up my dry cleaning, I’ll
just go and-

Fred: Shaggy, you wear the same clothes every day, what do you need dry cleaning for?

Shaggy: Hmmmmmph, you don’t know, I could have stuff I was planning on wearing.

Fred: Riiiiiiiight, come on, back here you go.

Scooby: Rah, like a good boy. [ snickers ]

Fred: That includes you, Scooby.

[ The Great Dane’s eyes become dots as he sweatdrops before putting his head down ]

Scooby: Ehhhhhhhhhhhhh, rats.

Daphne: Um, yeah, guys, as much as I’d like to get involved with the latest caper, because that’s
exactly what any sane person wants to do, I can’t come till I’m cleared.

Fred: Oh…right…

Shaggy: Well, like, that gives us some time to raid the cafeteria, I hear a bacon double sub
sandwich callin’ my name. Goooooootta skoot.

[ Shaggy extends his leg out the door and zips off ]

Scooby: Roh, yeah, mine’s got extra sausages, re’ll save you a piece, gotta dash.

[ Scooby repeats the same leg movement as Shaggy out the door ]

Scrappy: Hehehe, that’s my uncle Scooby!

Daphne: Oh, those two never change, then again, neither do we.

Velma: I feel like I’ve just gotten the strangest sense of deja vu.

[ The scene cuts to Evergreen Station where Murdoch has derailed past the signal gantry leading
into the station, his front end skewed over the rails with his train tipped over in a big mess, right
next to Boco having also been derailed in the incident with several vans off the tracks, with
Hannah at the back of the train looking indifferent to the sight as if it’s a regular day. Several
onlookers; Jinks, Usagi, Simba, Bismuth, Top Cat, Applejack, Itchy, Blaze, and Mordecai, are
watching from the platform as Thomas pushes Rocky into view with Ann reporting from the
lineside ]

Ann: In a stunning turn of events, there has been yet another disaster on the rails this evening! In
light of the recent events at Evergreen involving 9F ‘Murdoch’ and Metrovick ‘BoCo’ in a mess at
the junction, this case has officially been dubbed as the Rail Raiders. It’s been a night of confusion,
delay, and utter chaos, now if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to pass out.

[ The feline reporter falls on her back in exhaustion ]

Ann: I really need to ask for a pay rise after this…

[ The scene cuts back to the hospital where Aisha is shown walking down the hallway before
seeing Musa exiting a room and walking up to her ]

Aisha: How did it go?

Musa: It’s a few bruises on my leg, but I should be alright otherwise.

Aisha: Funny, they said the same thing to me, guess we got lucky.

Musa: Yeah, well, I’m just glad it was just a little shakeup, anything worse and I’d have missed
my upcoming session.
Aisha: Hmmhmmhmm, you always stick by your commitments, don’t you?

Musa: Well, you don’t get music like mine, that’s for sure. [ winks ]

Aisha: I suppose I can’t deny that, hehehe.

[ The scene cuts to another room where Twilight is shown on a bed waking up, her perspective
blurry as she groans ]

Twilight: Oooooooooooooooh…ahm…wha…

[ A white alicorn with a pink, blue, green, and teal mane and donning a suit is seen standing over
the bed ]

Twilight: Princess Celestia…?

[ Celestia puts a hand down on the purple pony’s forehead as a soothing gesture ]

Celestia: How are you holding up?

Twilight: Well…my legs feel limp…but other than that, I think I’m alright…

Celestia: That’s good to hear, I’ll be investigating the matter as to what caused this incident.

Twilight: You will?

Celestia: Oh yes, and not just me, I’ve got a bit of assistance on hand.

[ At that moment, a suited dark blue alicorn with a night blue and white mane and a suited pink
alicorn with a pink, violet, and gold mane walk into the room ]

Luna: Ah, Twilight Sparkle, good to see that you’re still in one piece.

Cadence: Of course she is, my little filly’s a fighter, isn’t she?

Twilight: [ blushes ] I guess you could say that.

Luna: Clearly, these incidents have been the work of sabotage and we plan to apprehend these
criminals.

Cadence: Speculation, really, though we haven’t ruled it out.

Celestia: What really matters is that we’re going to get to the bottom of this, and believe me when
I say, no stone will go unturned.

Luna: Until then, keep yourself safe, Twilight, we don’t want to have you out of action like this
again.

Cadence: I’ll bring you back a souvenir once we’ve gotten our targets. [ winks ]

Twilight: Well, I’ll hold you to that, then.

[ The scene cuts to a pink haired girl with a pink and white skirt walking down the hall, her
backside facing the camera as the scene cuts to a room labeled #17. The girl opens the door to find
a familiar raven haired girl laying down on a bed, looking over to see her recent company ]
Madoka: Oh, Homura, thank god, you’re alright!

Homura: I’ve been through worse.

Madoka: Yeah, but still, I’m just glad you’re looking better than I expected.

Homura: As I said, this isn’t anything I’ve not gone through before, life flashing before my eyes,
I’m used to it at this point.

Madoka: Well, perhaps we should stop making it a thing, I worry about you.

Homura: Hmm…you sound just like me.

Madoka: Minus the going through hell and back several times part, I’m sure.

Homura: As if that’s a fate I’d wish upon you…

[ Homura feels Madoka’s hand touching hers and looks up at the other girl’s face, giving off a
warm smile ]

Madoka: I’m happy you’re safe…

Homura: …Thank you.

Madoka: So…what did the doctor say?

Homura: Several cuts down my arms and legs, mostly from the glass shards…and a minor bump
on my head…

Madoka: Oh…can you still walk?

Homura: There’s a bit of pain, but I’ll manage…I suppose it’s lucky that I got out of the ordeal as
I did…

Madoka: Yeah…

Homura: I still believe that the accident wasn’t merely mechanical, there was a presence prior to
when we passed by…

Madoka: And you’re sure of this…?

Homura: When have my premonitions ever been wrong…?

Madoka: Right…

Homura: All I know is whatever caused this is still out there…

[ The scene cuts to a monitor where several screens are shown overlooking various sections of the
railway, replaying the accidents that have taken place, including several more such as Rebecca
derailing over a set of points, Oliver running into Daisy on a siding, and Arthur falling into the
key. It pans out to reveal the three alicorns in a room viewing the footage ]

Luna: There seems to be a pattern going on here, it’s the railway being consistently attacked.

Cadence: What do you reckon the correlation is?

Celestia: Bandits, raiders, terrorists, or a mix of the three. It has been an underlying issue as of
late.

Luna: This clearly isn’t another munitions accident, all the collateral appears to be deliberate, but
who could be behind such an act?

Cadence: Perhaps we need to gather all the plausible suspects, that way we can narrow down who
the culprit is.

Celestia: I can see the benefits of that method, but we’ll have to be careful over who we analyze,
while we have many options to choose from, some won’t crack so easily as others.

Luna: In that case, we have a few…methods that will surely squeeze the information out of them.

Celestia: That will only come if absolutely necessary…but when it does, go right ahead and enjoy
yourself.

Luna: Hmmhmmhmm, oh, I will .

Cadence: Who should we start off with?

Celestia: I reckon we cover familiar ground and work our way up from there, one way or another,
we’ll find who’s responsible for this.

[ The scene cuts to a cliffface overlooking the forest before Geoffrey appears on-screen, looking
down at the trees below with his arms crossed. A hand is placed on his shoulder and the skunk
flings before seeing who’s beside him ]

Dr. Finitevus: I’m impressed.

Geoffrey: Oh…sure, yeah.

Dr. Finitevus: Why so despondent?

Geoffrey: I mean, yeah, the deed’s been done, doesn’t mean I’m happy about it.

Dr. Finitevus: …You’ve been thinking about them, haven’t you?

Geoffrey: What?

Dr. Finitevus: Don’t look so surprised, I can read you like an open textbook.

Geoffrey: Well, not neccessarily them , but…people in general.

Dr. Finitevus: I believe there’s a philosophy you should know at this point; it’s not about the ones
you had…it’s about the ones you have left…

Geoffrey: In that case, consider my options minimal…

Dr. Finitevus: Probably because they’re the only ones who won’t drag you into the firing zone, no
one’s stopping you from going into the fray, just ask yourself; is it worth it?

[ Finitevus walks away, leaving Geoffrey on his own as he stares into the forest, sighing as he kicks
a rock ]
Geoffrey: It’s real sucky sometimes, init? Can’t go back, only go forward…I stand by me choice,
but these people sometimes…

[ Geoffrey walks over to the cave’s entrance and looks upon the wall to see a G+H with a heart
around it engraved onto the wall. The skunk scowls and picks up a rock ]

Geoffrey: Drago, you goddamn pillock…

[ Geoffrey aggressively scratches over the heart and then chucks the rock to the ground ]

Geoffrey: I swear, it’s like everyone’s got the same sense of humor as Scourge…[ sighs ]...

[ The scene cuts to the beach where a sailboat is stopped on the beach and lays anchor. Out steps
a pair of green boots with red legs before the camera pans up to reveal an arctic wolf all in red
and yellow. He continues to walk across the beach right up to the station as the camera pans up
over the city now covered in lights ]

To Be Continued…
 Investigation

Investigation

[ The scene opens with a shot lowering down to the harbor where Cranky is unloading a freighter
as Stanley passes below with a mixed freight before it transitions to a hallway. The silhouettes of
three people are shown walking down it before a door is opened, revealing a room with a table
and two chairs on opposite sides to one another. The person to sit down on one side is Celestia,
with Luna and Cadance standing behind her. The white alicorn pulls out a speaker ]

Celestia: Bring in the first witness.

[ Into the room steps a black equine with a teal mane, looking indifferent to her surroundings as
she sits opposite Celestia ]

Celestia: So, I assume you know why we’ve called you here.

Chrysalis: Let me guess; judge, jury, and executioner, I believe I’d need to commit a crime to do
that.

Luna: This is no joking matter, you’re not the only one being held in suspicion, so we need
absolute confirmation of your innocence, as ironic as it sounds.

Celestia: Where were you at seven o’clock last night when the accident took place?

Chrysalis: Far away from any trains, that’s for sure, do you even have any records suggesting that
I had something to do with this?

Celestia: Well, we’re starting off with suspects we know more broadly, and given your track
record, perhaps it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise to you.

Chrysalis: Okay, then tell me this, princesses, what would I have to gain from wrecking a whole
bunch of rolling stock, they don’t mean anything to me.

Cadence: So this would go for all the other incidents that happened that night?

Chrysalis: Of course, as I said, I was nowhere near the railway when this place, I was preoccupied
with business of my own.

Celestia: And just what would that entail?

Chrysalis: Oh, you really want to know?

[ The three alicorns exchange a glance with one another ]

Celestia: On second thought, I’d rather move on with the process.

Chrysalis: Good, am I cleared now?

Luna: Since there’s no evidence to suggest otherwise…[ sighs ]...you’re dismissed…

Chrysalis: Great …

[ The changeling gets up from her side and struts her way out the door, leaving the other three to
contemplate their current predicament ]

Cadence: This isn’t going to be as easy as it looks.

Luna: And we’ve got so many more suspects to go through…

Cadence: If only the security footage gave us more to work with…

Celestia: This…is going to take a while…

[ The scene cuts to Tiana’s Palace where the Winx girls are sitting outside in between Snooper,
Blabber, Rita, and Georgette on one end while Mulan, Pocahontas, Honest John, and Gideon are
on the other end while Duck passes by on the elevated track with a train of tankers ]

Bloom: Wow, I can imagine how horrifying it was to be in something like that.

Aisha: It wasn’t a pleasant experience by any means, I’m just glad we got out in one piece.

Stella: I just hope whoever caused this dilemma gets what’s coming to them, otherwise, I might
have to take action into my own hands.

Flora: Perhaps we should let the authorities handle the situation first before we jump off the deep
end.

Musa: I hear they’re investigating some kind of sabotage, so maybe these incidents run deeper
than we think.

Tecna: Based on that probability, perhaps we might need to get involved if it comes to extreme
measures.

Roxy: You don’t suspect someone we know might have done it?

Musa: My money’s on the Trix, we all know the lengths they’ll go to show their dominance.

Bloom: And didn’t these accidents happen back to back in the same night, that’s gotta be a lead.

Tecna: Unless you take the following crashes into consideration, it is possible that they could have
teleported from place to place, but could they do it in such rapid succession?

Flora: Plus, what would they have to gain from causing a whole bunch of wrecks, if they were
going to leave a trail, they wouldn’t be so messy.

Stella: Well, I personally wouldn’t put it past them, I mean, it’s in a witch’s nature to be sne…[
notices Flora giving her a look ]... what , I don’t mean all witches, of course.

Roxy: Is there anything to suggest otherwise, maybe it was someone else.

Flora: I mean, she’s not wrong there, we don’t know for certain if the witches are behind this.

Icy: [ off-sceen ] Of course we aren’t, brainiac.

[ The Winx gasp to see the Trix standing several yards away from them. The other patrons put their
menus over their faces ]

Icy: We heard you smacking us from a mile away, you fairies aren’t very subtle, are you?

Bloom: [ blushes ] Uhhhhhhh…

Stormy: Oh, look, she’s speechless, what a surprise.

Aisha: Okay then, answer us this, did you have any involvement in what happened last night?

Darcy: Hmph, and why should we tell you anything, last time I checked, we didn’t share squat
with a bunch of do-gooders.

Musa: That way, we’ll have less of a reason to take you in ourselves.

Icy: Oh, really , is that a threat, I’m shaking in my boots.

Roxy: Okay, I might not be as familiar with you guys, but even I know you’d better fess up.

Stormy: Yeah, and we said we didn’t have anything to do with that night so back off .

Icy: We might be bad, but we’d never sink that low.

Stella: And just how far is low for you girls, actual burning hell?

Darcy: Nah, just being in your presence.

[ Stella gains a vein on her forehead as her jaw drops, balling her fist up ]

Stella: Why you little-!

[ Bloom grabs onto Stella’s shoulders ]

Bloom: Easy, Stella, it’s not worth it.

Stella: [ pouts ] Hmmmmmmmmmyoubetitsnot.

Icy: Anyway, love to stick around and play the blame game, but we’ve got places to be, ciao .

Darcy: See you never, Winx .

[ The Winx watch the Trix depart, Stormy scowling at Fievel and Sagwa as they walk by in the
opposite direction ]

Stella: [ sighs ] I’m sorry, girls, I got a little wound up back there.

Musa: A little? You looked ready to attack something fierce.

Roxy: So, are we still making them a possibility?

Aisha: Unless we have evidence that says otherwise, we can’t hold it against them.

Tecna: I guess the old saying ‘innocent until proven guilty applies’ here…hmm, a bit of an
unusual way to describe those three.
[ Aisha looks down at her drink ]

Aisha: I suppose we were gossiping about them behind their backs.

Flora: And we really don’t have much to go off of, at least we should be grateful Musa and Aisha
got out alright.

[ Stella mixes her drink with a straw ]

Stella: Hmmm, yes, I am grateful for that, I just wish we’d get more info on the matter…

Bloom: I suppose we’ll just have to keep up to date on whatever comes out.

[ Roxy looks out toward the street where she can see Cat R. Waul and Fat Cat walking poshly next
to each other, Cruella and Maleficient standing by the crossing with the former smoking her fancy
pipe, Jafar and Facilier coming out from a sketchy store while Pamela and Wolfrun lean against
the wall ]

Roxy: I wonder…

[ The scene cuts back to the hallway as Sheriff Ashton is shown walking in the opposite direction,
brushing himself off ]

Ashton: Nosey lil ponies…

[ The scene cuts back to the office as the three alicorns look down at the note sheet of suspects ]

Luna: [ huffs ] This is getting us nowhere, how many people have we looked at in the past few
hours?

Celestia: [ sighs ] Let’s see…Chrysalis, Scar, the Brers, Beryl, Grimhilde, Mechanikat, the
Sanderson Sisters…

Cadence: So we’re nowhere near to catching the criminal, are we?

Luna: Well, our familiars aren’t giving us much to work with, so perhaps we need a different
approach.

Celestia: Thus far, they haven’t given us any reason to suspect they were primarily responsible for
the collisions, perhaps it’s an enemy we’re not as familiar with.

Luna: You don’t suppose…’they’ could be responsible for it…

Celestia: I mean…they don’t particularly go out beyond their base, although given they’re a
hivemind of suspicious activity, perhaps it’s best not to rule them out…

Cadence: Maybe we should make a public announcement to clear up any misconceptions about
the suspects.

Luna: Well, given that we’ve had bare-bones luck with the people we’ve checked out, might as
well not keep everyone in suspense.

Celestia: [ stands up from her chair ] Alright then, let’s get City Hall on the phone.
[ The scene cuts to the rail bridge spanning over the canal as Top Hat is shown passing by with a
barge load of coal in tow, while Zip passes by in the opposite direction ]

Top Hat: [ sighs ] At least it’s not rubbish, let Warrior keep that filthy stuff away from me.

[ On the track above, Rosie is shown passing over the bridge before Top Hat squints his eyes at
something glowing under the rails ]

Top Hat: Wait, what on Earth…?

[ As soon as the cherry red tank engine has fully crossed the bridge, the glowing light begins to
blink faster and faster before it sets off an explosion. Top Hat gasps as the bridge splits in two ]

Top Hat: Ooooooh, not again…

[ In the distance, James’ whistle is heard as he heads toward the bridge with three coaches in tow.
As he rounds the bend, he squints his eyes to notice the bridge is out up ahead ]

James: What on Earth?! STOP!

[ James’ brakes come on with a screech as he slides down the track, slowing down enough for only
his front wheels to dangle off the edge of the broken track ]

James: Phew! That was close…

[ However, the red engine’s problems aren’t over yet as the bridge begins to sag under his weight ]

James: Whoa…whoooooaaaaaaa!

[ Inside the first coach, Blitz, Top Cat, and Rarity lean against their respective windows and
sweatdrop at their current predicament ]

Blitz: This can’t be a coincidence, am I just unlucky with trains…?

Rarity: [ fans herself ] Okay, okay, no need to panic, you’re just…verging on falling into the
canal…lovely…

Top Cat: Oh, um, this…this ain’t good…

[ The bridge creaks underneath James as he groans ]

James: Ooooooooooooh…

Top Hat: Hold on, I’m going to get help!

James: Hurry, this bridge doesn’t look like it’ll hold!

[ As Top Hat begins to set off down the canal, James tries to slowly back up off the bridge, wincing
at the sounds of groaning and screeching of metal below him ]

James: Okay, back up, back up, gently does it…

[ Alice looks anxiously out the window ]

Alice: Ooooooooooh, we’re not gonna fall, are we?

[ Angelina puts a paw on her friend’s shoulder for assurance ]

Angelina: Oh no, I’m sure we’ll be fine…I hope…

[ Just as James’ first coach begins to pass the beginning of the bridge, the support below gives way
and the track sags down at an angle. James gasps as while his wheels turn backwards, he begins to
inch forwards ]

James: Oh no! Nonononononono!

[ The passengers shown before, with more this time including Balto, Haida, Snow White, Duchess,
Daffy, Snagglepuss, and Penelope react with panic as they begin to dip down towards the canal,
James tries in vain to back up, his wheels spinning furiously, but he only gets closer to the
impending drink ]

James: Oh, nononono, I’M GOING IN THE WATER!!!

[ James splashes into the canal and begins to sink, his coaches beginning to follow as the first
coach’s front touches the water ]

Alice: Hooooooooooooo, we’re gonna drown!

[ Angelina pulls down on the window ]

Angelina: Help, help! Anyone please, HELP!!!

[ The white mouse looks down at the water and winces ]

Angelina: I’ve no other choice, haven’t I?

[ Angelina begins to crawl out the window, much to Alice’s surprise ]

Alice: Angelina, what are you doing?

Angelina: I’m not sinking today, Alice, it’s our only chance!

[ As the coach continues to sink, Angelina splashes into the water. Alice, seeing no better
alternative, follows her friend out the window and into the canal. The other passengers see this and
instantly take to the windows to try and escape the sinking train. They all manage to climb out, but
James has sunken below the surface and the first coach has dipped below the water, leaving the
second coach’s front end submerged and the third coach being the only one to remain on dry rails
]

Rarity: Oh dear…

Blitz: Um, he’s going to be alright, isn’t he…?

Top Cat: All depends on how soon they can get him out…and how soon help’ll come for us…

[ The scene transitions to the late hours of dusk as Top Hat has returned with Mighty Mo, the
floating crane to pull James up from the water, opposite to him is Sunshine having collected Little
Ditcher, the A-Frame Crane who is picking up one of the sunken coaches. The rest of the
passengers have been picked up by Top Hat’s lifeboat ]

Sunshine: Ah, don’t worry, ya’ lot, we’ll have ya’ home soon.
Blitz: [ shivers ] I need a warm shower…

[ Rarity pulls on her water to rinse out the water in it ]

Rarity: Hooooo, I second that notion.

[ Top Cat pulls on his soaked hat to rinse it ]

Top Cat: Oh all days to get on the train…

[ At that moment, James is pulled up from the water and spits a stream out of his mouth ]

Top Hat: Well, I see you’re still in one piece.

James: Just…please…get me back on the rails, I don’t ever want to be this close to water again,
hooooooooooooo …[ shudders ]

[ The scene cuts to the outside of Town Hall where a crowd has gathered, Donald Duck and Daisy
Duck are standing by a podium with the latter having taken the microphone, in the crowd; Tod,
Thomas O’Malley, Kipper, Big Macintosh, Belle, Daria, Jane, Spike, Aurora, Elsa, Anna,
Knuckles, Rouge, Jenny, Robin, Beryl, Scar, Brer Fox, Brer Bear, Shenzi, Banzai, Ed, Honest John,
Gideon, Tiana, Pocahontas, Mulan, Loopy, Courage, Marian, Prince John, Lady Kluck, Kanga,
Dodger, Charlotte, Penny, Sailor Galaxia, Doggie Daddy, Norbert, Dagget, and I.M. Weasel are
standing amongst the conversation talking all at once ]

Daisy: Okay, settle down, everyone! Hey, settle down, I said settle down!

[ Donald grabs the microphone ]

Donald: SHUT UUUUUUUUUP!!!

[ Everyone stops talking in stunned silence ]

Donald Duck: Thank you.

[ Donald hangs the mic back to Daisy ]

Daisy: Um…thank you…[ clears throat ]...anyways, thank you all for coming, now, as you’re all
aware, the E.T.O.S have been investigating the recent case of the Rail Raiders, and thus far, we
seem to be leaning on that none of the familiar targets have been responsible for these incidents.

[ Beryl and Scar glance at each other ]

Daisy: However, they have given some insight on who they believe to be the culprits, which is
why I will turn the stage over to them.

[ Celestia, Luna, and Cadence walk up to the podium as Daisy steps off from it ]

Celestia: Thank you, now, we’ve narrowed down our options for who we believe are the cause for
all this chaos.

Tod: Does that include the incident that just happened at the canal?

Honest John: Almost sounds like something’s a little fishy, isn’t it, Giddy?
[ Gideon nods in agreement ]

Jenny: Is it even safe to travel by train now?

Tiana: Did anyone spot who sabotaged the bridge?

Mulan: There has to be been some kind of witness!

Pocahontas: Great spirits above, someone end this madness.

Charlotte: I like talking over people!

Daffy: Oh, this is ridiculous !

Prince John: Hmph, how undignified !

Robin: This is getting a little bit hectic for my liking…I think I’ll find somewhere a bit quieter…[
silently back away ]

Daria: Well, we’re clearly getting a lot done here.

Jane: Who knew all it took was doing nothing.

Luna: SILENCE!!!

[ Everyone instantly stops talking ]

Luna: Thank you. As we were saying, we have reason to believe that the culprits are those that
come from the South Side.

Beryl: You mean a bunch of little rodents are the cause for all this chaos? What a joke.

Scar: Guess that would explain why they’re so careless with their operations, give them an inch,
they’ll spread their vermin like a disease.

Celestia: As such, we will be marking targets for which we believe they’ll strike next, given that
there’s no regard for either goods or passengers.

Cadence: We ask you all to remain calm during this operation, this will be over sooner than you
think.

Scar: At least until the next terrorist comes and ruins all our lives.

[ From the back of the crowd, Katz looks thoroughly unamused by the display and silently walks off
around a street corner ]

Katz: To think I came all the way out here just to hear about some rats, what absolute hogwa…

[ Katz sees Ratigan lighting his pipe on the other side of the street, though it doesn’t appear that
the rat heard him ]

Katz: Okay, perhaps ‘rat’ isn’t the most suitable term, but still, aren’t they just a gang of unruly
brats? [ kicks a can to the side ] Hardly believe they’d have the intelligence to pull off a heist like
that.
[ Katz looks over to see what appears to be Sonic walking past the corner of another building and
the feline scowls ]

Katz: Bloody blue bug…some use he is being the indirect cause of all this, especially since I got
some of the brunt…

[ Katz continues to walk along the path until he passes Homura sitting on the steps of a house ]

Homura: You’re afraid.

[ Katz stops instantly and his eyes flare as he backs up to where the human girl is sitting ]

Katz: Excuse me?

Homura: Now that you’re vulnerable, even you know you’re not safe from what’s to come.

Katz: I hope you realize who you’re addressing, I don’t fear anything involving this case,
especially since now I know where to strike should they try anything on me.

Homura: You can tell yourself that, whatever helps in reassuring that false sense of security…
you’re not exactly hard to read.

Katz: Then perhaps you don’t know me as well as you think.

[ Katz walks off as Homura watches him go. Madoka appears behind Homura ]

Madoka: Homura? The tea’s ready.

Homura: Hmm? Hmm…thanks…

[ The scene cuts to the red feline walking through the North Side of the city, right next to a large
building, a refinery of sorts marked out by its signature stack and brown bricks. A loud piercing
whistle breaks the silence as a small green tank engine speeds into view ]

Percy: Help, I can’t stop! Oh no, look out! LOOK OUT!

[ Percy careens off the tracks and smashes into the building with his coal trucks piling around. A
piece of debris shoots in Katz’s direction as the feline flinches in time to avoid it before surveying
the aftermath. As the dust settles a large gaping hole can be seen in the building with Percy now
within it ]

Katz: Well…that happened…[ looks down as he walks past ]...wait a minute…

[ Katz kneels down at the rails and trails his finger on it, picking up something wet and sticky ]

Katz: Strange…now I know this is juvenile…where are you little bastards…?

[ The scene pans out to show a silhouette hiding behind a corner before sliding back into the
darkness. It then cuts to a little later with Celestia, Luna, and Cadence surveying the wreck ]

Celestia: Slippery rails, it seems…

Luna: Too light to be oil, let alone an accident…

Cadence: Looks a lot like…grease…

Celestia: [ sighs ] The collateral just keeps building up…it almost makes me wonder how much
this is out of our control…

Luna: We have a duty to perform for the safety of this island, we might have missed these
heathens, but we will not let them slip through our fingers…

Cadence: At the moment, they’re doing a pretty good job at that…I just hope we get this done
sooner than later, who knows what’ll happen if we don’t…

[ Celestia looks down at the coal spilled all over the place ]

Celestia: Seems the railway’s a prime target for a reason, the most effective way to cause
damage…well, apart from explosives…

Luna: You don’t suppose…the munitions incident is linked to this?

[ The camera zooms in on Celestia’s eye as a flashback to the aforementioned disaster is shown,
the docks near the Solomara are blazing with fire and several explosions are showcased around
the city before the scene flashes back to the present ]

Celestia: It makes sense, doesn’t it? Perhaps it wasn’t purely accidental, it was all timed to
perfection.

Luna: Hmm…we’ll have to keep our guard up in that case, given anything could happen.

Cadence: Whatever does happen…I only pray for the best…

[ The scene transitions to the park where Huck, Snag, Antoine, and Tails are sitting on a bench ]

Huck: Yer not too shaken up, are you?

Snag: While it wasn’t a pleasant experience by any means, I’m just glad to be alive, living,
corporeal, even.

Huck: Well, I guess we can count our blessin’s on that regard.

Antoine: For a moment, I saw my life flash in front of my eyes…it’s not as pleasant as you would
think.

Tails: What did you see?

Antoine: In a broad sense, it went by so quickly that I only picked out a certain memory…[ puts a
hand to his forehead ]...and it’s not one I wanted to see again.

Tails: Oh, that bad?

Antoine: Does “King Fu” ring a bell?

Tails: Oooooooooh, now I get it.

Antoine: Yeah…though, in fairness, you could say I’ve mastered that ‘skill’ and beyond…you
know, somehow, I got the weirdest feeling when I was zat wreck…what you call deja vu.

Snag: Oh, did it remind you of something?

Antoine: It’s…a bit fuzzy, but it was also like I was in that moment, something like…well, a near
death experience that I’d seemingly never recover from…[ under his breath ]...seigneur tout-
puissant d'en haut, ce n'est pas agréable d'y penser…

Huck: I see…well, at least yer still here…

Snag: Perhaps it’s post accident jitters, believe me, I felt them…

Antoine: Oui…

[ Antoine trails off, seemingly lost in thought. Tails notices this and inches closer to the coyote as a
means of providing comfort. The scene transitions once more to Wolf and Lapis outside of ‘The
Olden Days’, the former puffs out a cloud of smoke from a cigarette as the latter quirks a brow,
bemused. In the background, Shining Armor and Prince Blueblood can be seen walking by on the
other side of the street ]

Lapis: I’m not sure how healthy it is to smoke after an injury.

Wolf: I lost the ability to give a shit about that when I was constrained to one natural eye.

Lapis: True…though, you heard about what’s been going on?

Wolf: Who hasn’t? It’s all over town, and it’s still ongoing…and I’ve a good idea who’s behind it.

Lapis: Oh, is that right?

Wolf: Well, based on that little delivery I made a while back, it kinda makes sense, I mean, the
South Side’s got them if you know what I mean.

Lapis: Ah…

Wolf: Yeah, I figured that Scourge was behind this in some way, him and that motley crew of
his…I know it’s hard to take their appearance seriously, but trust me, I know what they’re capable
of, gave us a shootout for an exit.

Lapis: Really, didn’t think they were the type to use guns, let alone know how to use ‘em.

Wolf: Oh my gaaaaaaa…[ wheezes ]...that’s the best thing I’ve heard all day, I bet you they got
lessons from the Michelin Man.

[ Wolf and Lapis exchange a chuckle ]

Lapis: Aaaaaaah, I needed that.

Wolf: Yeah, same here…ya’ know, the sooner this whole mess gets put behind us, the better,
before everyone’s gotta walk everywhere. You can bet I ain’t givin’ no joyrides in my Wolfen, I
ain’t no taxi driver.

Lapis: Well, that all depends on how comfortable people would be riding with you…probably not
very much.

Wolf: Hmph, blunt as ever, aren’t you?

Lapis: Meh, it’s a living.

Wolf: Yeah, well, at least you can tell it how it is…[ looks over at a nearby clock reading nine
o’clock ]...I’m heading back in for another round, you coming?

Lapis: Nah, I got some stuff to deal with, so I’m gonna pop off. [ spreads her wings ] See ya’.

Wolf: Hmm, gems…

[ Wolf walks back into the pub as the door shuts, cutting to the next scene in another room where
Geoffrey is shown locking up the entrance to the warehouse, turning around to hear voices coming
from the back of the building ]

Geoffrey: Hmm…

[ The skunk walks past the various crates and piles to find Scourge talking with a tall brown dog
wearing a grey shirt, pants, and black boots ]

Scourge: And so I told him by kicking him into a tree…ah, look who’s here.

Geoffrey: I see you’ve got company.

Scourge: Ah yes, I think you might recognize this guy, apparently he was bunking on the west side
of the island.

[ The tall canine steps forward and stands over Geoffrey ]

?: Hmmmmm, good to see another one of us around here.

Geoffrey: Uh-huh…I take it you’ve got a name?

?: Of course I do; Sleuth Dawg’s the name, backstabbin’ hoes is my game.

Geoffrey: Huh, if I didn’t know better, I’d say Drago had a brother.

Sleuth: Well, me and him used to work in the same group, he around?

[ At that moment, Drago bursts through the backdoor with a box of beer ]

Drago: Here I am, bitches, fresh beer courtesy of yours truly.

Geoffrey: You mean the ones Miles smuggled in?

Drago: SSSSShut up…holy shit, is that you, Sleuth?

Sleuth: Well, if it ain’t my kin, ya’ look good, better than with those stupid metal limbs.

Drago: Heeeeeey…you’re right, I do look better with this natural beauty.

Scourge: [ clears throat ] Before this gets too gay and all, I’m just gonna snag one of these and get
wasted, m’kay? [ snags one of the bottles from the crate ] That good, gooooood.

[ As Scourge walks away, Geoffrey turns back to the taller males ]

Geoffrey: So you’re our newest addition, I take it?

Sleuth: Well, the doc got in contact with me while I was on the other side of the island and figured
given my background, I could be of use to this little expedition he’s got going on…and judging
from what I’ve seen, ya’ll could use the muscle.

Geoffrey: Of course, so I guess we’ll be doing you the ropes around this operation, though I
imagine you’ll pick up on it.

Sleuth: Naturally, yo, Drago, hit me up! [grabs a bottle tossed at him] Now then, ya’ gotta let me
in on the details, how you got that form of yours back.

Drago: Well, it all started when I got washed up on shore and the doc did a whole surgery on me
and…

[ As Drago continues to talk, Geoffrey goes to another part of the warehouse to prop up against the
wall ]

Geoffrey: Guess you could say progress is being made…at a cost…

[ The scene cuts to the inside of Finitevus’ cave as he looks at the monitors. They focus in on
several characters; Wolf, Lapis, Katz, Robin, Rarity, Angelina, Top Cat, Homura, and Antoine,
seemingly of random order. At that moment, something appears behind the echidna ]

Finitevus: You’re late…

[ A few seconds of silence pass ]

Finitevus: I hear you specialize in making deals with the devil…your services could prove useful
if we play our cards right…

[ A few more seconds of silence pass ]

Finitevus: I’m sure we’ll get along just fine…

[ In the darkness, something magenta shines like a flash ]

To Be Continued…
 Retaliation

Retaliation

[ The scene opens with a shot of Duck pulling a set of ballast trucks before it cuts to a pan down of
the evening sky, focusing on the tall pines before the camera pans down towards the bushes. It
then goes into the bushes and pans out to reveal the key to the Southern Side. A sign that reads
“Hemlock Harbor” is seen waving in the light breeze before a flash shows the transition to modern
day, as opposed to a formerly clean and organized dockside, the sign is now rusty and battered,
the docks are littered with trash and muck, and the warehouses have seen better days. Standing on
one of the docks is a familiar green hedgehog donning a black jacket as he impatiently taps his foot
on the rotting wood ]

Scourge: Gaaaaah, where is he? I swear, we should have got it flown in by air, these stupid boats
can’t deliver jack sh-

[ At that moment, two hooters can be heard as in the distance, Zebedee and Zak come into port,
each hauled a barge covered with tarpaulins. The Z-Stacks look over at the dock and exchange a
glance at their customer ]

Zak: So, you’re the one that wants this stuff? Not one for the eyes, I must say.

Scourge: Wow, you must be a great judge of appearance lookin’ like that.

Zak: Oi, whatchu’ say, mate?

Zebedee: Oh, shut up, Zak, anyways, we just came to drop off ya’ load, I trust everything’s
secure?

[ Scourge pulls off the tarpaulin on Zebedee’s barge and sees the stacks of crates underneath. A
grin spreads across his face once he sees the label ]

Scourge: Yeeeeah, you got the good stuff.

Zebedee: Well, now that’s done, we’ll be on our way.

Scourge: Awwwww, leaving so soon? We haven’t even given you a goodbye gift.

Zebedee: Uh, no, really, I think we’re done here.

Zak: Eh, Zeb, what’s up with you?

Scourge: Oh no, I insist .

[ Scourge snaps his fingers and all of a sudden, shots ring out from behind the warehouses,
catching Zebedee and Zak off-guard ]

Zak: Holy cripes!

Zebedee: What on Earth?!
[ As quickly as they can, the two Zero tugs tie off from their barges and rush out of the port, not
stopping until the sounds of gunfire gradually become fainter and fainter ]

Zak: Good lord, what the ‘ell was that all about?!

Zebedee: Whatever it was, I don’t wanna find out…I dunno what Captain Zero was thinking in
sending us to deal with that lunatic.

Zak: Hmph, he’s gettin’ desperate for contracts, he is…and I didn’t like the way that lil bugger
spoke to me.

Zebedee: I didn’t like the place as soon as we came in, it’s like we walked right into a ghost town.
Somethin’ about it just doesn’t sit right with me…anyways, we’ve done our bit, let’s just get back
home before somethin’ else happens…

[ As Zebedee and Zak head back down the coast, the scene cuts back to the dockside as Scourge
sets one of the crates down. Pulling a crowbar out from his pocket, he opens the top and peers
inside ]

Scourge: Hehehe, well, lookey what we got here…

[ The hedgehog pulls out a Springfield XD Mod 2 and polishes it off with his gloved hand ]

Scourge: I’ll get some real use outta you and the rights of these babies…

[ At that moment, Geoffrey walks up in front of Scourge and quirks a brow at the crates ]

Geoffrey: Another set of arms? At this rate, you’re going through ‘em like chocolate.

Scourge: Hey, what can I say, I’m a sucker for shootin’ things up, don’t you worry, I’ll leave some
for the rest of you…buuuuuut, prolly not until I’ve got a go at ‘em all.

Geoffrey: Hmph, humble, aren’t you?

Scourge: Ehhhhhhh, who gives a fuck about bein’ humble, not even my idiot clone understands
what that means.

Geoffrey: Ah…I mean, ya’ not wrong…

Scourge: Of course I’m not, anyways, you gonna pick somethin’ up or just gonna stand there like a
dumbass?

[ Geoffrey sighs and reaches into the crate, pulling out a Beretta M9 ]

Geoffrey: Seems you got some variety…where’d ya’ pick this lot up from?

Scourge: Ah, ya’ know, got in contact with a dealer on the black market, they said these might be
to our fancy. I’d say they were right…

Geoffrey: Uh-huh, and just what do you plan on doin’ with these? More free shootings at anyone
who comes here?

Scourge: Nah, that’s merely child’s play, what I’ve got planned is a little more…elaborate, you
could say.
Geoffrey: Care to give away the details?

Scourge: Let’s just say, it’s been a while since we caused a bit of a stir up North with these bad
boys, I think it’s time to take things up a notch.

Geoffrey: So you’re planning a shootout?

Scourge: Ehhhhhhh, if you wanna get technical about it, sure. Besides, I got a kick outta the last
time me and Miles did it, what with you wreaking havoc on the rails and us hiding in the shadows,
this ought to be one hell of a show.

Geoffrey: Ah, yeah, you do that…I’m gonna head back now, kinda knackered after the day’s
events.

Scourge: Yeah, yeah, go on, hope ya’ have a nightmare that scars you for life.

Geoffrey: Oh, piss off.

[ Geoffrey walks back into the warehouse and heads into the backroom where a tattered mattress
resting amongst some crates lies in waiting for him. The skunk sits down and then looks up at the
single light hanging above the room. He turns his head to look into a corner of the room where a
photo is laying on the floor, half of it tucked under a rug. Geoffrey reaches over to pull it out, the
camera focusing on an image of the old Freedom Fighters. The Australian skunk stares at the
picture for a few seconds before tossing it aside ]

Geoffrey: [ sighs ] Why do I keep thinking about that, it’s all in the past, I’ve burned my bridges…

[ Geoffrey looks back at the image…and the scene transitions to a flashback of Sally’s return after
his initial debacle with Sonic, all the way up to the trial standing before Antoine with scruff on his
face before making his decision to stick by Naugus as the silhouette of the goblin mage stands
before him. The scene then flashes back to present day with Geoffrey staring at the wall. He blinks
and sighs ]

Geoffrey: Well, no time like the present…I suppose…

[ As the skunk reaches up to flick off the light, the scene cuts to a light flicking on as it shows
Rarity putting a small stack of letters on her bed ]

Rarity: [ sighs ] Guess I better see what all the fuss is about…

[ The unicorn sits down on the bed and flips through the letters ]

Rarity: Bill…bill…lottery results…letter from mother…letter from Town Hall…wait a minute…

[ Rarity looks back at the red envelope on the floor and reaches down to pick it up. She opens it up
and looks down at the letter ]

Rarity: If you want to aid in these times, you’ll come to where it’s green, atop a high level,
somewhere you’ve previously been…what…?

[ Rarity looks down at the bottom of the letter, and sees three C’s as the signature ]

Rarity: Wait…that couldn’t be the princesses, could it…why would they be so cryptic…
somewhere green…atop a high level…
[ The unicorn looks out the window as the camera pans up from her window, before going down to
Oak Station where Ash Fox, Legosi, Rei, Carmen Sandiego, Pepe, Jasmine, Dylan, Dolly, Retsuko,
Angelina, and Lapis are waiting to board the train. The mouse being at the back of the crowd looks
up at the station clock reading 7:55 ]

Angelina: [ sighs ] 7:30 the schedule said…it’s almost 8:00…what’s even going on with the
railway, barring the obvious…

Lapis: Ya’ know, I could have flown to where I wanted to go…but…I don’t really feel like it…

Angelina: That’s a bit of an odd excuse.

Lapis: How far’s your place?

Angelina: About twenty minutes from here.

Lapis: You could have walked in that time.

Angelina: I…well, you’re not wrong…what am I still standing here for?

[ Ryan passes by on the other line with a train of flatbeds as the station’s intercom comes on ]

P.A.: All passengers standing at platform #1, please stand behind the yellow line, your train is
approaching the station.

[ At that moment, Emily pulls into the station with her coaches. The passengers board the train and
Angelina takes the seat furthest up front, Lapis sitting next to her. As soon as the guard’s whistle
sounds, Emily departs from the station before it cuts to the inside of the first carriage as Angelina
looks out the window. All seems normal at first passing by the various buildings…until an
unfamiliar figure is shown in the shadows. The mouse blinks and quickly tries to look back into the
same spot ]

Angelina: What the…?

Lapis: What happened?

Angelina: I thought I just saw something…

[ The shot cuts to Emily passing over the bridge over a street as the camera pans over to Wolf
lighting a cigarette in front of a building. The lupine huffs in before letting the smoke come out
from his nose ]

Wolf: [ sighs ] What a day…

[ Wolf turns his head to see Fox coming up the street. The vulpine suddenly notices the lupine via
the scent of smoke in the air and slows his pace ]

Fox: Well, I see you’re keeping yourself occupied.

Wolf: Yeah, well, been dealing with clients all day, so now I’m layin’ back.

Fox: Somehow, the word ‘clients’ feels like it’s got a different meaning with you.

Wolf: You’d be surprised if you knew about my business.

Fox: I’m not sure if I really want to know…

Wolf: Weeeeeeeeell, it all starts with-

Fox: AHEM!

Wolf: Aaaaaaah, I’m just joshin’ with ya’, you’re a bit wound tight ain'tcha?

Fox: Well, I imagine some of that comes from you.

Wolf: Lighten up a little, mayhaps we need to schedule another rendezvous in the mountains.

Fox: Ehhh…

[ Fox looks away and doesn’t say anything else. Wolf picks up on this ]

Wolf: Somethin’ up?

Fox: It’s just…it still feels kinda awkward talking like this…

Wolf: You mean normally?

Fox: Well, normally can do, with you, it’s…well, it’s more complex…

Wolf: Well, it doesn’t have to be, you’re standing next to me, neither of us is trying to shoot each
other in the foot, I’d say this is as normal as you can get.

Fox: I guess…I suppose I’ve still got the old days on my mind back then, everything seemed so…
well, expectant, like, we all knew what our roles were meant to be…now, it feels…surreal to say
the least…

Wolf: Hmm, anyone would think you were glad things ended up this way, why the hesitancy?

Fox: I’m not saying I don’t approve, I’m glad not to be fighting all the time, it’s just that there’s
something at the back of my head, something I can’t really explain in full detail…

Wolf: Huh, keeping it under the wraps, are we? Well, it’s your secret, I suppose…[ blows out a
ring of smoke ]

Fox: Yeah…so, your thoughts on what’s been going on?

Wolf: Well, the railway’s going down the shitter, that’s nothing new, only amplified. Though I’ve
a good idea who’s behind it since I happened to be in contact with ‘em.

Fox: Wait, you know the people behind this?

Wolf: Before you get your tail in a twist, I’m not working with them, I just happened to know who
they are. You know about the Freedom Fighters?

Fox: Don’t know anyone who doesn’t, why?

Wolf: Well, you know how they got these clones from another world or whatever? I reckon they’re
behind this, given how they enjoy causing shit whenever they can.
Fox: Now that you mention it, does make sense to an extent, they do seem a bit more on the fence
compared to others I could mention.

Wolf: See what I mean, so, while the authorities are no doubt stalling with their files and all that
crap, I was thinking about taking matters into my own hands.

Fox: Oh, and I suppose you were gonna go up against them all on your own?
Wolf: Well, no one’s saying you can’t join the fun.

Fox: Okay, not that I wouldn’t be all for stopping a criminal hivemind, but taking that to
consideration, surely we’d be outnumbered.

Wolf: You’ve taken on worse with that small crew of yours, even without military assistance,
what’s a few rodents to you?

Fox: Huh…still, would be wise to have at least a little bit of backup.

?: Quite so.

Fox and Wolf: Huh?

[ Coming down the street is Celestia, with Luna and Cadence following behind her ]

Fox: Your majesties? What are you doing here?

Celestia: We were doing an inspection of the premise and overheard your conversation. It seems
we’re all looking after the same person.

Wolf: Sooooooo, I’m assuming you were planning on coming with us?

Luna: We were already planning on investigating the Hemlock area, but since you appear to be
heading in the same direction, we could use the additional firepower.

Wolf: And I assume we’ll be getting something for our services?

Cadence: We’ll see about that, for now…[ gives a small smirk ]...you might as well show us what
you’re made of.

Wolf: Hmph, very well, so how’d you figure going about this?

Celestia: We were planning on making this operation as exclusive as possible, which is why we
only want certain people involved. Since you two are on the same agenda, we’ll be working
alongside each other.

Fox: Do you reckon you’ll need back up in case things get out of hand?

Luna: Being users of the highest level of magic should suffice for this operation, in case we need
more firepower, I trust you two will serve as guards, seeing as you’ll have your weapons on you.

Wolf: Well, if this is an excuse to shoot people, then I’m all for it, been waiting ta’ use this thing. [
taps on his holster belt ]

Cadence: We’ll need a bit of composure in handling this…but if things get hazy, I think we can
spare a bit of a gun show.
Wolf: Huh, didn’t peg you as the type.

Cadence: Weeeeeeell, there’s quite a bit you don’t know about me.

Luna: In any case, we should move on to meet our escort, they’ll be waiting for us at the harbor.

[ As the three alicorns begin to walk off, the two space pilots behind them as Fox glances at Wolf ]

Fox: So…we’re really doing this? Another mission working side by side?
Wolf: We’ve done it before, what’s the worst that co-

Fox: Please, don’t finish that sentence, you know how the logic works.

Wolf: Hmmmmmm…yeah, I’ll give ya’ that one.

[ The scene cuts to the quintet standing on the dock, no one else is around the mysteriously quiet
port ]

Fox: Huh…not much activity tonight, is there?

Wolf: Eh, they’re prolly doing stuff better left unsaid.

[ At that moment, the sound of a tug approaches them, and into the light arrives Hercules, coming
to a stop beside the port ]

Hercules: Why, hello, ma’ dears, I take it everyone is ready, your majesties?

Celestia: We certainly are, have you got everything settled on your end?

Hercules: Indeed, Captain Star’s aware of the plan so he had no trouble dispatching me as an
escort. I see you’ve got a couple of additions.

Luna: They’ll be providing our backup, defacto guardsman you could say.

Wolf: [ under his breath ] Says you.

Hercules: Well, we’d better get a move on, the night’s still young and I’m sure you all want to get
this underway.

Celestia: Right, come along, we’ve got business to attend to.

[ The five standing on the dock board Hercules, and as soon as he looks around as a precaution, he
sets off from the port and into the night. However, as he pulls off, Knuckles and Shadow come
around the corner, just in time to see Hercules set off, only just being able to catch a glance of the
people onboard ]

Knuckles: What in the…what are they doing?

[ Hercules turns around the corner leading out from the harbor and disappears ]

Shadow: The triad and those two pilots…something’s going on…

Knuckles: Think this requires investigation?
Shadow: Perhaps…I think I’ve a feeling of where they’re headed…
[ The scene transitions to Hercules out at sea before it cuts to Fox looking out at the passing
landscape from the ocean-going tug’s right side. He looks up to see the viaduct in the distance and
Spencer going over it with a rack of four coaches. Wolf appears next to the vulpine ]

Wolf: Got your mind on something?

Fox: Huh? Oh…nah, just looking…it’s peaceful tonight…

Wolf: Yeah…nice to see the full moon out.

Fox: Well, I guess that needs no explanation.

Wolf: [ sarcastically ] Hahaha, very funny…

Fox: Still…that’s something in all this chaos…

Wolf: True…at least we might be able to quell this current thing, till the next one shows up
anyway.

Fox: You sound confident.

Wolf: Well, let’s be real, there’s never a dull moment around this place, might as well enjoy the
eventual peace while you can.

Fox: You know, I’m sure quite a few people would get what you’re saying, since I myself have
felt it.

Wolf: Not surprising there, we’ve experienced it first hand. What do you say about bringing a
souvenir back?

Fox: All depends on what you mean by ‘souvenir’.

Wolf: Well, how about shearing Scourge’s quills and sticking them on a mantle?

Fox: You come up with the craziest of ideas sometimes, you know that?

Wolf: I know, but don’t act like you ain’t a little enticed by it.

Fox: I…shush.

[ The scene cuts to the Celestia and Luna on the left side of the tug as the latter looks up at the full
moon ]

Luna: Hmm…

[ Celestia looks at her sister and then up at the moon and then back at Luna ]

Celestia: Hey…thinking?

Luna: Huh? Oh…nothing much…

[ Luna lowers her hands on her crossed arms. Celestia puts a hand on her shoulder, causing the
younger alicorn to look up at her older sister ]

Celestia: You don’t have to be anxious…

Luna: Who said I was?

Celestia: Your eyes tell a story…

Luna: Hmm…[ looks away ]...it was a long time ago…

[ Luna looks down and then feels Celestia rubbing her shoulder ]

Celestia: At least we’re doing this together, that’s all that matters to me.

Luna: [ looks away sheepishly ] Haaaaaaaa, I suppose I have similar sentiments.

[ The camera shifts over to Cadence watching from the stern ]

Cadence: I guess all kinds of love are in the air tonight…

[ Hercules looks back at the activity with amusement before seeing the distance light shining in the
distance, indicating Lillie Lightship at work. Hercules smiles at this before the scene transitions to
Hemlock, by now, the sky has darkened and the air grows tense as Hercules spots the entrance to
the defunct harbor ]

Hercules: We’re here, old darlings.

[ The large tug comes to a stop about a mile away from the entrance ]

Hercules: So, how did you figure going about this little mission?

Celestia: We’ll be diplomatic about it…at first, but given who we’re dealing with, it most likely
won’t be long before all hell breaks loose.

Luna: The one thing I can’t wrap my head around is apparently we’re dealing with a king…or ex-
king at that…doesn’t really make sense to me, but okay.

Wolf: To be honest, I don’t think anyone would blame you, apparently blue blur was a royal at
some point, no one remembers it.

Luna: Well, I suppose that makes as much sense as anything.

Fox: Sooooooo, we going in or what?

Celestia: Yes…Hercules, proceed forward, but slowly.

Hercules: Of course, your majesty.

[ Hercules proceeds to move forward, keeping his engine low. The scene then cuts to Scourge
sitting on a crate outside of the warehouse, gulping down a bottle of soda before tossing it aside ]

Fiona: [ off-screen ] Still sitting on your ass?

Scourge: [ looks over to the left ] What’s it to you?

Fiona: Well, I reckon you’d be making better use of yourself being more active, I don’t remember
the last time I saw you run.

Scourge: Don’t kid yourself, I’m doin’ just fine, what have you been doing?
Fiona: Been scouting and all that, lucky we picked up Sleuth, now I get to see two meatheads try
and outman each other.

Scourge: Well, I guess that’s entertainment for y-

Fiona: What?

Scourge: SHUSH! Do you hear that?

[ The hedgehog and the vixen sit in silence for a few seconds until the faint rumbling of an engine
can be heard ]

Scourge: Someone’s here…

[ As if on cue, Hercules pulls into view from around the corner. The ocean-going tug’s lights are
off and all that can be seen is his silhouette. It almost looks like a ghost ship crawling into the
desolate port as the scene cuts to Miles watching overhead from a rooftop. A single light shining
over the dock reveals Hercules’ full form as his passengers come into view ]

Scourge: What the Hell…?

Hercules: Why hello…

[ The scene cuts to Elm Station where Knuckles and Shadow are shown leaving the station
perimeter. In the distance, Sylvester, Wile, Penny, Pink Panther, Grimhilde, Starlight, Bean the
Duck, Sergeant Tibbs, Captain, Pongo, Alice, Bianca, Madam Mim, and Shere Khan can be seen
walking on the platform ]

Shadow: Now that’s out of the way, let’s track them down.

Knuckles: I reckon you’ve got a good place to start?

Shadow: They were heading south, and that part of the island is almost completely desolate.

Knuckles: In that case, shouldn’t be too hard to scout them out.

[ The hedgehog and echidna head down the path towards the Toontown holiday locale as the scene
cuts to Wolf, Fox, Celestia, Luna, and Cadence standing on the dock with Scourge standing several
yards away ]

Scourge: Well, isn’t this a surprise?

Celestia: Hardly in return, now then, I’m sure you can gather why we’ve come.

Scourge: Oh, of course, ya’ll came for a tea party, and I didn’t dress accordingly, tck , so sad.

Luna: Small talk is only going to delay the inevitable, we have reason to believe you and your
little gang have been the cause of what’s happened as of late.

Scourge: Oh, and where’s your proof? For all we know, the one eyed pirate’s the guilty one.

Wolf: Ironic coming from the Hot Topic reject.

Scourge: Least I’m royalty, you ain’t shit, biatch .

Cadence: Oh, and this is what you call a kingdom? Tsk, not exactly one for high standards, I see.

Scourge: Better than looking like a girl’s first toy.

Fox: Are you gonna continue with the half-assed jabs or are you going to give us answers?

Scourge: Like I said, smartass, where’s your proof? From where I’m standing, it sounds like I’m
being accused by a dumb of mor-ons .

Celestia: Interesting, given how the munitions incident and even the shootout reported traces back
to your group. We interviewed as many suspects as we could, and you weren’t accounted for…

Scourge: Yeah, well, I don’t go to your wing, you don’t go to mine…

Wolf: Okay then, explain the crap ton of weapons you’ve been ordering, you’d think the military
was bunking here.

Scourge: That’s the beauty of it, I’ve got all these guns at my disposal, which means…anything
could happen…

[ Scourge turns and snaps his fingers. Before the quintet can question his gesture, a barrage of
flashes and shooting rips through the darkness. The princesses and pilots have a split-second
reaction as they duck for cover. The scene cuts to Finitevus’ cave as he watches the action through
the monitor, a satisfied grin on his face ]

Finitevus: Now…isn’t that entertainment…there’s nothing more pleasant than watching those at
the top still falter regardless…but why merely watch in what you can partake in…

[ The white echidna’s hand glows as he says this before the scene cuts back to Fox and Wolf
having taken shelter in an old barge under the dock ]

Fox: Now I know why I prefer shooting in the air…if I could just get a good shot…

[ Fox puts his shooting arm over the dock and aims at Geoffrey hiding behind a barrel. He shoots,
and manages to graze the item, causing the skunk to duck ]

Wolf: Not bad, pup…but let’s see you do this …

[ Wolf aims at Sleuth hiding behind a stack of crates in between two warehouses. He manages to
nick the top of one, right in front of the brown canine. At that moment, a big flash occurs, cutting to
Celestia with her horn glowing, taking aim at the warehouse as she blows the door down. Scourge
is within her presence and she tries to shoot at him, but the green hedgehog seemingly times her
aim and zips out of the way ]

Scourge: Gotta try harder than that, Miss Priss!

[ Celestia scowls and her eyes follow Scourge like a hawk, but can’t get a good shot of him darting
around ]

Scourge: Don’t you know I’m speed, supa’ speed !

Celestia: You’re about to be in custody no less!

Luna: If we aim together, he can’t possibly evade both of us!

Celestia: Right!

[ Celestia and Luna fly up into the air and aim down towards Scourge, both sisters giving a burst
of power one after the other. Meanwhile, Cadence leaps behind a crate and fires a blast of magic
at Fiona who ducks just in time to avoid it ]

Fiona: C’mon, Candy Cane, you're disappointing me!

Cadence: Then you might wanna brace yourself!

[ The pink alicorn leaps into the air as Fiona tries to aim at her ]

Fiona: Hey! Get down so I can see you!

Cadence: Very well then!

[ Cadence quickly flies down, but takes a turn right behind Fiona to knock her down. Both vixen
and alicorn roll on the ground, tugging at one another before the scene cuts to Fox and Wolf back
to back against each other aiming in opposite directions. The scene cuts to Knuckles and Shadow
walking down a path when the sounds of explosions can be heard in the distance ]

Shadow: Well, that’s our cue.

[ Patch, Boomer, and Buns are shown taking the height point and aiming down at the pilots ]

Patch: Try and get out of this, vous les plébéiens à tête de cloche.

[ Patch shoots down at Fox, but only just misses him near his boots, and the vulpine lurches back ]

Boomer: Nice shot, brainiac, really got him there. This is how ya’ do it.

[ Boomer aims at the royal sisters while they’re distracted by Scourge, but a quick look up from
Luna causes her to fly higher and out of the walrus’ line of fire ]

Patch: [ claps sarcastically ] Bravado, what a fine display you put on.

Boomer: [ yanks on the coyote’s eyepatch ] Oh shut up, pretty boy!

[ Patch’s eyepatch smacks him back on his eye ]

Patch: Ow! Why you little-!

[ The coyote yanks on the walrus’ ears and the two men tussle while their rabbit cohort puts her
fingers between her eyes ]

Buns: Why do I work with these idiots…?

[ The scene cuts to Drago shooting from an empty crate, until a rush of wind goes over him ]

Drago: What the?!

[ At that moment, a pair of dark blue arms lock onto his chest from behind him, revealing Luna as
his captor ]

Drago: Hey, bitch, let me go!

Luna: Do not tempt me, I have magic!

[ Suddenly, a flash strikes the Princess of the Moon from behind, knocking her off-balance and
letting Drago fall to the ground ]

Luna: AUH!

[ Luna looks behind her to see Miles standing several yards away with his right hand glowing ]

Miles: Didn’t expect I’d have magic, did you?

[ Luna whips herself around and fires a beam at the kitsune, sending him leaping back. Drago tries
to aim at the alicorn, but she kicks the weapon out of his hands ]

Drago: Fuck this shit, I’m outta here!

[ Drago tries to run off, but Luna leaps into the air and tackles him, resulting in the two fighting on
the ground. Miles is shown ready to aim at Fox and Wolf when something taps him from behind ]

Miles: What?!

[ Behind the kitsune, Shadow and Knuckles are shown, the former crossing his arms with a half-
lidded scowl and the latter raising his fists ]

Miles: Well, guess this means I get to kill two birds with one stone.

[ Miles fires a flash at the two, who dodge accordingly. Summoning the four Chaos Emeralds,
Shadow flashes the gems in front of him ]

Shadow: Chaos…CONTROL!!!

[ With a whip of his arm, the gems produce a beam that knocks Miles back several yards, right into
the back of a warehouse. Before he can regain his senses, Knuckles flashes toward the building
with his fist raised ]

Knuckles: RrrrrrrrrrrAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!

[ The echidna punches a hole straight through the wall, causing the three members on top to lose
their balance as the surface below them shakes. As Knuckles is in the building, a shot fires off, the
camera whipping over to Alicia Acorn with Rosy by her side, the former’s pistol still smoking ]

Alicia: You might wanna make tracks, tough guy, even you can’t outrun a bullet.

Knuckles: Oh, yeah? Watch me!

[ Alicia fires several shots at the echidna who ducks behind a crate ]

Rosy: You missed!

Alicia: Wow, brainiac, I couldn’t tell!

Rosy: Well, since you can’t fire for squat, we’ll do this my way!

[ Rosy raises her giant mallet and leaps into the air before smashing the crate concealing Knuckles
into splinters and dust ]
Rosy: Try this on for size!

[ Rosy raises her mallet and tries to thrust it down, but Knuckles pushes his fist against the weapon
]

Knuckles: You’ll…have to try better…than that…

[ Knuckles and Rosy press against each other, trying to crush or punch the two with their
respective weapons pushing against one another ]

Alicia: Oh, this is so stupid…

[ The scene cuts to Shadow facing off against Patch, Boomer, and Buns as the latter aim at the
black hedgehog ]

Shadow: Is that supposed to scare me?

Buns: I wouldn’t be so smug, bub, it’s three ta’ one.

Shadow: And that means what in hindsight?

Patch: Oh, enough of this, let’s just shoot the bastard!

[ With Shadow right at the edge of the roof, he casually lets himself fall off before the trio have a
chance to shoot ]

Boomer: What the hell…?

[ At that moment, an explosion sends the three right through the roof and into the warehouse,
landing on the remains of wood and splinters on the ground. The shot cuts to Shadow holding up
Alicia’s gun as she struggles to be pried from his hand ]

[ The scene cuts to Sleuth trying to slip away from the chaos, but Wolf catches him out of the
corner of his eye ]

Wolf: Ah, no ya’ don’t!

[ Wolf charges after Sleuth as he tries to escape through the back lot, just as Drago can be seen
running in the same direction from another opening. Fox chases after the lupine and the two pilots
face off against the white wolf and brown dog aiming at them at a standstill ]

Fox: Game’s up, now drop the guns!

Sleuth: I ain’t droppin’ shit for you!

Fox: If you turn yourselves in now, we might go easy on you.

Drago: Pfft, you think I’m gonna believe that crap, I ain’t goin’ back to the slammer!

Wolf: Well, I guess you’re kinda fucked anyways.

Sleuth: Not as much as you’ll be, I’m sure.

Wolf: And what makes you say that, smartass?

Sleuth: Oh, you’ll find out.

Fox: Just what are you getting at?

[ At that moment, a flash of light blasts Fox and Wolf to the left, the scene cutting away to reveal
Finitevus with his hand glowing ]

Sleuth: Huh, I timed that better than I thought.

[ The scene cuts to Scourge rocketing down across the countryside, Celestia hot on his trail from
above as the green hedgehog races onto the railway line ]

Scourge: Give it up, marshmallow! You can’t stop this and you can’t stop me!

[ Celestia whooshes down at Scourge with her horn glowing bright. She is just about to blast him
when a bright light shines from ahead of her, accompanied by an approaching whistle. Gordon is
coming down the line with the night express when he looks at Scourge and Celestia approaching
him on the same line ]

Gordon: Great gears!

[ Instead of moving out of the way, Scourge speeds up, hops onto Gordon’s footplate onto his
boiler, and across his coaches ]

Gordon: Oh! I say!

[ From inside one of the coaches, Jenna, Eddy, Witch Hazel, and Thunderbolt look up at the sound
of footsteps on the roof before the scene cuts to Scourge jumping off the train and back onto solid
ground. He then veers to the left and disappears into the trees ]

Celestia: Shoot!

[ The scene cuts to Gordon looking back rather baffled ]

Gordon: What on Earth was that all about?

[ The scene cuts back to Fox and Wolf getting back up from the ground, only to see an albino
echidna standing several yards away from them ]

Fox: What the…?

Finitevus: Enjoying ourselves, are we?

Knuckles: [ blinks ] Wait a minute.

[ Knuckles rushes out from the warehouse, followed by Shadow with Luna and Cadence standing
behind them ]

Knuckles: You…

Wolf: What?

Finitevus: Hmmhmmhmm, I see we’ve gotten re-acquainted.

Knuckles: What the actual fuck are you doing here?!

Finitevus: Well, one reason is seeing that your temper is still consuming you…seems not a whole
lot has changed.

Knuckles: Yeah? Well, you know what else ain’t gonna change, your ass getting beat!

[ Knuckles raises his fist, but Finitevus raises his own hand and creates a golden sphere. He
flashes it in the direction of his opponents which traps them in the light source, lifting them off the
ground ]

Wolf: Damn it! Can’t move…

[ Cadence finds herself unable to light up her horn ]

Cadence: My…my magic isn’t working!

[ Luna tries to light up her horn, but the barrier makes it hard for her to concentrate ]

Luna: Rrrrrrrrr…ah! Curses!

Finitevus: You lot aren’t very bright, are you…should have stayed on your own turf…

Shadow: Aaaaaaargh…just what the hell are you playing at?!

Finitevus: It’s rather simple, really…I’ve got plans where your involvement hinders my
progress…so…I’ll have to eliminate those issues…

Fox: You…let us go!

Finitevus: Hmm, let’s see the reasons why I should…I’m seeing more reasons why I shouldn’t…
you will go and bring the whole island against me, you’ll interfere with my plans, and you’re
trespassing…but since I’m a nice guy, I’ll let you off easy…

Knuckles: You…don’t you dare …

[ Finitevus blasts the princesses, pilots, hedgehog, and echidna into the air, far away from the
island, the camera cutting to them landing what appears to be miles away, right in the middle of
the ocean. The scene cuts to Celestia hovering over the forest, trying to find any sight of Scourge ]

Celestia: You sneaky little…I know you’re down there…you can’t evade an Equestrian Royal…

[ The white alicorn hovers down and begins to scan the ground, her eyes stilted as the POV
changes to Celestia’s perspective, the forest is quiet, save for a light breeze and the occasional
critter in the distance. At that moment, a twig snaps behind the alicorn and she turns around,
unfortunately, giving herself a vulnerable position as Scourge races up and kicks Celestia from
behind. The alicorn flies straight into a bush with an “OOF!” Before she can pick herself up, the
green hedgehog has raced off, leaving Celestia’s eyes to flare in his direction ]

Scourge: Hehehe, ah, that stupid bitch ain’t got nothin’ on me!

[ Scourge looks ahead to see Gordon still on the mainline, heading up to Elm. The hedgehog
smirks at this ]

Scourge: Guess it won’t hurt if they take a little detour .

[ Scourge rockets ahead of Gordon, taking the big blue engine by surprise ]

Gordon: What is this, some sort of joke?!

[ At a switch, Scourge kicks it before taking cover as Gordon approaches the target, heading to the
left as opposed to continuing straight ]

Gordon: Huh! This isn’t the mainline, where am I going?

[ As the last coach passes Scourge, he watches with satisfaction ]

Scourge: I’m sure you’ll be pleasantly surprised, hmm-hmm-hmm.

[ At that moment, a blast of magic erupts from behind Scourge, causing him to be shot forward and
then land on the dirt. It then cuts to Celestia flying several feet above the ground with her fists
clenched ]

Celestia: Now then…let’s finish what we started.

[ Gordon is shown continuing down the unfamiliar path until the bits of overgrown weeds and
branches clutter under him ]

Gordon: Oh! What on Earth is…?

[ The big blue engine trails off as Hemlock comes into view. He begins to slow down and stops
beyond the points, gaping at the sight of smoke and destroyed pieces of wood and metal littering
the area. The scene cuts to Fox, Wolf, Luna, Cadence, Shadow, and Knuckles attempting to dry
themselves on land ]

Wolf: Hmph, I guess it’s lucky you two can teleport.

Fox: Even so, it’s kinda surreal how he flicked off with barely any effort.

Luna: He’s a dangerous adversary in that regard.

Knuckles: You ain’t kidding…god, what I wouldn’t give to sock his face…

Shadow: If he was able to catch us off-guard, all we need is to do the same with him.

Cadence: Makes as much sense to me, the sooner it gets done, the better, I’m soaking wet.

Wolf: Welcome to the club, princess.

Cadence: Fitting from someone who looks and smells like a wet dog.

Fox: Hmm, she’s got you there.

Wolf: Ah yes, and you’re one to talk.

Fox: …Shush.

[ The scene cuts to Finitevus kicking a piece of wood on the ground before surveying the area ]

Finitevus: You all did a number on this place…not that it matters, we’ve warded off our
opposition…
Geoffrey: [ looks over to his right ] I don’t think we’re alone…

[ The shot cuts to Gordon attempting to reverse back down the line ]

Finitevus: Hmph, this won’t take long…

[ The echidna’s hand glows as he prepares to send a blast of magic, until another blast comes from
the opposite direction, followed by Scourge skidding across the ground, looking slightly worse for
wear as Celestia stands several yards away ]

Finitevus: What the…?

[ Celestia turns in Finitevus’ direction, who returns the gesture as the two stare at each other…
before a duel blast of blue and pink strikes the latter from behind, knocking him off-balance ]

Finitevus: AGH!

[ The echidna’s guard being let down allows Celestia to send a large flash of white in his direction,
sending him back several yards. She looks ahead to see the six other members of her group
standing together. The white alicorn nods at this as Finitevus picks himself up ]

Finitevus: Guh…

Scourge: Damn…what do we do?

Finitevus: What else, we get them off our turf!

[ Both of Finitevus’ hands glow as he tries to send a double blast to both sides, but the alicorns put
up a barrier to protect themselves or their group. Celestia, Luna, and Cadence each give off a blast
as Finitevus attempts to block out the attacks from either side, until a flash of light surrounds the
area, even going up into the sky. As the chaos settles, it reveals that everyone has been pushed back
by the blast. Wolf picks himself off from landing on a broken crate ]

Wolf: [ groans ] What…

[ He looks at the spot where Finitevus was standing, only to see the echidna no longer there, the
only thing marking his presence being a wist of smoke coming from the ground ]

Wolf: Wait, did they…just kill him?

Fox: [ while rubbing his head ] Maybe he evaporated…or disappeared…

Celestia: [ picks herself off the ground ] Well…I don’t know whether to call that a victory or not…

[ The alicorn looks to see Scourge having been thrown back into a barge of splintered wood and
nails. She cracks a small grin ]

Celestia: Then again…

[ Luna and Cadence approach Celestia as they brush themselves off ]

Celestia: You two did well…

Luna: [ smirks ] Hmm, you couldn’t take all the credit, now could you?
Celestia: Of course.

Cadence: So, what do we do with all this?

[ Celestia looks over the area, bodies tossed and flung about, debris laying everywhere, and the
little bits of smoke hanging in the air ]

Celestia: I reckon it’s best if we leave this part of the island alone…

[ At that moment, Hercules pulls up alongside the group ]

Hercules: Well, seems you sorted out the mess here.

Wolf: And just where the hell have you been?

Hercules: Oh, I took shelter in that old shed over there.

Fox: …You know what, I’ll take it.

Hercules: Now then, anyone interested in a lift back to the city?

Fox: After the night I’ve had, I’m going to take a loooooooong snooze.

Wolf: I bet I could assist with that.

Fox: Oh, sure …

[ The group climbs aboard Hercules, but Knuckles looks back at the harbor as he does so ]

Knuckles: Hmm…

Shadow: Yes?

Knuckles: Oh, just got this feeling…

Shadow: I see…you’re not alone…

[ Hercules backs out from the port and begins to head off towards the entrance out of the harbor.
The scene cuts to Gordon having backed off the route and once again on the mainline ]

Gordon: I think I need a trip to the works…

[ As the shot focuses on Gordon disappearing into the distance, it cuts back to Hemlock as
Geoffrey is shown picking off the pieces of wood covering him ]

Geoffrey: Agh, damn…

[ The skunk looks around the area, more desolate than it was before. He picks off a splinter stuck
in his hair piece ]

Geoffrey: [ sighs ] Great…

[ The scene takes a pan up to show Geoffrey standing on his own amidst the otherwise silent
harbor before cutting to the park where Rarity is shown walking to the top of a hill ]
Rarity: Where is everyone…hmph, it must have been junk mail all alo…what’s this?

[ Sitting in the grass are two magenta orbs, almost like marbles. Rarity kneels down to pick them
up ]

Rarity: What are these…?

[ As the camera gives a close-up of the spheres in the unicorn’s hands, the shot cuts to the inside of
a bedroom where Homura is shown sleeping…before waking up with a start ]

Homura: GAH…ah…

[ A lamp is turned on, revealing Madoka by Homura’s side ]

Madoka: Homura, what’s wrong?

Homura: Huh? Oh…nothing…I just got a chill…

Madoka: I see…here…

[ Madoka rearranges Homura’s pillow and then sets it back in its spot ]

Madoka: There.

Homura: …Thank you.

[ Homura lays down once more, but still looks slightly on edge ]

Homura: That couldn’t have been a premonition…could it…?

[ The scene cuts to Rarity setting the orbs down on a table before heading into another, the camera
slowly zooming in on the orbs…until they suddenly glow…the scene cutting to the edge of the cliff
face where the cave is…a familiar silhouette can be seen staring out at it until it cuts to the cave,
slowly zooming in on the entrance…until two magenta lights shine in the darkness ]

The End…
 Proud Predicament

Proud Predicament

[ The scene opens with a shot panning down from a building’s perspective, down to the streets
where Cinderella, Mittens, Jinks, and Daffy are seen walking before it cuts to a house with the
name “Proud” embedded above the front door. A young girl of mixed race, donning a magenta
shirt and twin tails, opens the door and slides down the railing of the steps before heading off
down the street ]

Penny: Bye, momma, I’ll see you later!

[ Penny’s mother, Trudy, comes out to see her daughter off ]

Trudy: Bye, sweetheart! Remember to be back before six!

[ A crash is heard from inside the house, causing Trudy to gasp before scowling ]

Trudy: What was that?

[ The scene cuts to inside the house where Oscar is trying to balance the cabinet while BeBe and
CeCe are on top of it ]

Oscar: The twins are climbin’ shelves again! Now, now, c’mon, get down fa’ daddy, children.
You know it ain’t safe fa’-

[ The twins jump from the top shelf just as Oscar puts his hand on it, right into Suga Mama’s puffy
hair. Oscar meanwhile isn’t so lucky as the cabinet falls right on him, right as Puff, the family
poodle, walks underneath, covering them in books ]

Suga Mama: [ gasps ] Oh, ma’ poor babay!

Oscar: [ tries to pry himself from the pile ] Ah…don’t worry, mama, I’m-

SM: [ reaches into the pile to pick out a disoriented Puff ] Oooooooh, lookit you, is momma’s lil
angel alright, oh, shu-shu.

[ Puff whines deflatedly ]

Oscar: Hey! What about me?

SM: Boy, what you doin’ layin’ down there? Clean up this mess.

[ Trudy dons an unamused expression as she picks the twins out of her mother-in-law’s hair ]

Trudy: Why can’t we eva’ be a normal family…?

[ The scene cuts to Penny walking down the street, stopping before the crosswalk with Bagheera,
Octavia, Starfire, and Fox as the sign shows an orange hand. Toby passes by with Henrietta in
tow, to which the light changes to a person walking in white. Everyone proceeds to head over to the
other side, and once there, Penny heads off in the direction of the Sweets Shop, sliding to a stop in
front of the entrance ]

Penny: Right, now where’s the crew? Said they’d be here waitin’ for me.

[ The camera pans over to a clock reading 12:00. A timeskip turns the large hand to 1:00 and pans
back to Penny leaning against the wall with her arms crossed ]

Penny: Ugh, what is takin’ them so long? I swear, I can never-

Dijonay: There you are, Penny, hope we didn’t keep ya’ waiting too long.

[ Three girls of various races, one African American with gold hair, one Caucasian with ginger
hair, and one Mexican with brunette hair, approach Penny from her left ]

Penny: Where were you, I thought we were meetin’ here at twelve o’clock.

Dijonay: Oh, right, about that, well, we were on our way, but then we saw they were doin’ a
special at the salon, and I just had to get ma’ nails done, ain’t they shinin’?

[ Dijonay shows off her fresh violet nails with a grin ]

LaCienega: Not bad, though it’s nothing compared to the ruby red they gave me, hmmhmmhmm,
positively stunning.

[ LaCienega flicks her hand out as her red nails glimmer in the sunshine ]

LaCienega: Guess you could say we lost track of time, you understand, don’t you?

[ Penny crosses her arms indignantly ]

Zoey: I didn’t forget the time, it’s just that…[ silently shudders in delight ]...I could help myself!
They had just my shade!

[ Zoey extends out her hand, Penny quirks a brow at her seemingly plain nails ]

Penny: Uh, where’s the polish?

Zoey: Oh, it’s peach, didn’t wanna go too extravagant.

Penny: Man, I coulda gone with ya’ll if you just called.

LaCienega: Hmm, must have slipped my mind, better luck next time, I suppose.

[ Penny is about to retort before she stops and tries to recompose ]

Penny: Neva’ mind, you’re all here now, let’s go and get ourselves a treat.

Dijonay: Get us the usual, won’t you, Penny?

Penny: What, ain’t ya’ll gonna buy your own stuff?

Dijonay: Yeeeeeeeeeah, the thing is; that nail session kinda cost us a pretty penny, pardon the pun,
sooooooo, if you could pitch in, as a friend, that’d be great.

Penny: Wha, but I…[ sighs ]...don’t worry, I’ll take care of it.
[ Penny smiles as innocently as she can, and turns around to walk into the shop ]

LaCienega: Be a dear and don’t be long, I’m feeling peckish.

[ Penny closes the door and her eye twitches before she scowls and grumbles to herself ]

Penny: For cryin’ out loud, ya’ll make me wait for an hour and get your nails done without tellin’
me, and now I gotta pay for all your junk, you nasty a-OOF!

[ Penny bumps into the back of Daria standing at the counter ]

Daria: Ow.

Penny: Oh ma’ gosh, I’m so sorry, I wasn’t payin’ attention.

Daria: Mumbling about why your friends suck will do that to you.

Penny: Yeah…wait, how’d you know what I was talkin’ about?

Daria: You’re not particularly subtle for a start.

[ Daria picks up the chocolate dessert from the counter and walks past Penny, leaving her
befuddled ]

Muriel: Can I help whoever’s next?

[ Penny turns back to the counter before reluctantly approaching the older woman behind it ]

Penny: Hey…we’ll take the usual.

[ Muriel reaches into the glass display and pulls out two chocolate truffles, a brownie topped with
white frosting, two chocolate chip cookies, and a marble cupcake topped with vanilla frosting and
puts them in a paper bag ]

Muriel: There you go, dear…um, dear?

[ Penny looks up suddenly, having slouched on the counter and looking back to see Dexter, Yogi,
Fluttershy, and Mirta looking at her ]

Penny: Huh, what? Oh, yeah, here ya’ go.

[ Penny hastily hands Muriel her money and grabs the bag of treats before rushing out the door ]

Muriel: Oh my…

Penny: Here, I got it!

LaCienega: Hmph, took you long enough.

[ LaCienega snatches the bag from Penny and picks out the truffles ]

LaCienega: Hmmm…fresh enough, so I’ll give you a pass.

[ Dijonay snatches the bag herself ]

Dijonay: Girl, gimme that. [ pulls out the brownie ] AH, haha, there you are, sweet and delicious,
momma’s been waitin’ on you.

[ Zoey shudders in delight from a bite of one of the cookie ]

Zoey: Aaaaaaah, after all that dry air, I needed some sugar in my system.

[ Penny holds her cupcake, facing away from the rest of the group ]

Penny: Not even a thank you from this lot…[ she looks at the cupcake and slowly takes a bite,
feeling a little better ]...hmm, I guess it’s not all bad.

[ The scene cuts to a montage of Penny in the same pose; looking unamused with her arms crossed,
as Dijonay is shown making a deal with Moe before it cuts to the quartet at the police station with
Nick coyly twirling a set of cuffs before cutting to Oscar and Trudy lecturing Penny before it cuts
to her laying down on her bed ]

Penny: [ sighs ] At least it can’t get any wor-

[ A crossfade happens as Penny’s eye twitches during the session happening over the next few
days; handing money over to Dijonay, left to handle an engagement between Shenzi, Banzai, and
Ed while the others stand back, carrying several bags for the other three as they carry a single
item each, squashed in between Simba and Duchess on the train while Dijonay, Zoey, and
LaCienega have the seat all to themselves, struggling to hold ice cream cones while Dodger
watches in bemusement and Huck in mild concern, all while Penny grows more and more irritated
until… ]

Penny: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!!!!!

[ The scene cuts to Penny walking down the street on her own, an exasperated expression on her
face ]

Penny: Ugggggggh, finally ! Some time away from those low down bi-

[ James’ whistle cuts Penny off as he rushes past with Annie and Clarabel in tow ]

Penny: Huh, they got fixed up fast…ah, neva’ mind about that, I just can’t even…
haaaaaaaaaaugh …

[ The scene cuts to Penny walking through the park before slumping onto a bench. She watches
over the other people in the area; Bluey and Bingo on the seesaw, Chance and Exile chatting
casually to one another, Kipper and Tiger laying down on the grass, Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle,
and Scootaloo playing with a frisbee. Penny looks at the scene and then looks down at the ground
]

Penny: Man, why can’t I have somethin’ like that…instead of all this stupid drama? “Oh, do this,
Penny, I’ll pay ya’ back, Penny, you take care of it, Penny”, how about “back off from Penny?!”
?: Um, excuse me?

Penny: What?!

[ Penny blinks to see Rocko sitting on the other side of the bench, riled back from the human girl’s
outburst ]
Rocko: [ cautiously ] I just wanted to see if you were alright…

Penny: Oh…oh, I’m sorry I snapped, it’s just…ugh, it’s just stuff that’s botherin’ me.

Rocko: Well…pardon the pun, but penny for ya’ thoughts?

Penny: Hmm, I dunno, it’s kinda personal…[sighs]...might as well spill if someone’s willin’ ta’
listen. It’s…it’s gotta do with my friends, or so-called ‘friends’, I’ve thought about this before, but
never really considered leaving…like, they’re the only people I mostly hang out with…okay, I’d
rather not hang out with LaCienega, but since she and Dijonay are close, I’ve gotta put up with her
and her nasty attitude, and Dijonay, don’t get me started on her, girl would sooner trade me for ten
dollars and a fix over keeping our relationship stable, and Zoey, she’s got the backbone of Jello,
always followin’ whatever people say because she ain’t got no independence…wait…do I even
have independence…oh god, I’m so pathetic…

[ Penny slumps further back in her seat while putting her hands over her face ]

Rocko: Well…I guess you could say we’re sorta similar in that regard.

Penny: How do you mean?

Rocko: What I mean is that I’ve experienced stuff like that in the past, and really, I think I only
hung out with those people was due to being the only ones who paid attention to me…not sure how
lucky that was in hindsight.

Penny: Hmm…well, I guess there’s that, but like…how do you deal with them?

[ Rocko stares for a few seconds as a chainsaw can be heard in the background before blinking ]

Rocko: Oh…I handled it in the way I knew was best, I decided that I needed to meet new people
and not give my time to people who took advantage of me.

Penny: Oh…ya’ know, I dunno why I didn’t do that sooner, like, the girls are never gonna respect
me for who I am, or what I do, so why should I waste ma’ time on them?

[ Penny pauses ]

Then again, they’re the only people I really know, and even if I don’t like it sometimes, who else
would be interested in me…?

Rocko: I mean, I think you’ve got potential, you’re a nice girl. I’m sure there’s people who’d be
interested in that.

Penny: Well…I suppose you’re right there, maybe I’m just bein’ too hard on myself. After all,
nothing gets done if ya’ don’t try…thanks for the chat.

[ Penny stands up from the seat ]

Guess I’ve got somethin’ to think about…

[ Penny walks away as Rocko watches her off ]

Rocko: Take care.

[ Penny is shown walking down the street before stopping to lean against a wall ]
Penny: [ sighs ] Was I really that desperate for friendship? I even said I wouldn’t take their
nonsense before, yet…I backpedaled…I should have done something sooner, so why didn’t I…?

[ Penny looks up at the sky before shutting her eyes ]

Penny: Yet…who says I can’t have other friends…?

[ Penny feels something buzzing in her pocket and reaches down to pick up her phone. She sighs at
the name on the contact ]

Penny: Of course, Dijonay…[ presses the call button ]...hello?

Dijonay: Heeeeeeey, girl, soooooo, you think you could spare a minute?

Penny: Yeeeeeeh? What’s up?

Dijonay: Okay, here’s the thing; we got in a biiiit of trouble with ticket prices, we’re currently out
in the middle a’ nowhere, so if you come pick us up, that’d be great.

[ Penny remains silent as Dijonay awaits a response ]

Dijonay: Penny…Penny, you there? Hello? Girl, you gon’ say anythi-

[ Penny presses the button to end the call and places the phone back in her pocket ]

Penny: Nope…

[ Penny begins to walk off, a smile slowly forming on her face before she gets cut off by traffic at
the crosswalk, two sets of rolling stock going in opposite directions. Penny inhales…and then
exhales ]

Penny: Ya’ know what, it don’t even bother me.

[ Penny patiently waits for the light to change to “walk” before heading to the other side of the
street. It then cuts to her arriving back at home, closing the door with a spring in her step, the shot
panning out to reveal Trudy reading a book on the couch ]

Trudy: Well, you seem perky about something.

Penny: Oh, I am, momma, I’m feelin’ free as a bird.

Trudy: Oh, really, why’s that, hun?

[ Oscar pokes his head out from the kitchen ]

Oscar: I know that face, you just got noticed by a special someone…wait a minute, who’s the punk
jockey?

Penny: Oh, daddy, it ain’t anything like that, in fact, it’s better than that.

Oscar: OH, you won the lottery, didn’t ya’, yes , I knew we’d be livin’ the good life one a’ these
days!

Penny: Oh no, better than that!

[ Oscar zips up to the couch ]

Oscar: Me and ya’ momma get to retire early?!

Trudy: Oscar…

Penny: I ditched Dijonay, Zoey, and LaCienega!

Oscar and Trudy: …What?

Suga Mama: [ off-screen ] FINALLY!!!

Oscar: Mama!

Trudy: Penny, how could you say somethin’ like that, they’re your-

Penny: Oooooooh no, those girls ain’t ma’ friends, in fact, I don’t know if we were ever friends,
you’ve seen how they treat me, how I’m always pickin’ after their stuff, well, no more, I did
somethin’ I shoulda done a looooong time ago, and cut those bi-uh, jerks , outta ma’ life.

Oscar: Penny, you sure you’re makin’ the right call here?

Trudy: After all, you four were close to each other.

[ At that moment, Suga Mama’s cane smacks over Oscar and Trudy’s heads ]

Suga Mama: I told ya’ll that Dijonay in particular was no good, and them girls leavin’ all their
baggage for Penny, if ya’ ask me, you did good, girl.

Penny: Oh, well, thanks, Suga Momma, I guess I just wanted to move on from that crowd, and
now I’m gonna find new people.

Suga Mama: Now that’s what I’m talkin’ about, find ya’self the right people, and none a’ them
nasty bimbos.

Oscar: [ rubs his head ] Ah, jeez, mama, ya’ didn’t have to go that hard.

Suga Mama: Dummy say what?

Oscar: What? Oh, hey!

Trudy: [ rubs her head ] Oof…okay, disregarding that…Penny, are you sure you wanna do this?

Penny: Yes, momma, I wanna go out and meet new people, and have new friends, friends who
appreciate me.

Trudy: Well…if you really wanna do it, then…[ smiles ]...you have my support.

Penny: Hehe, good to hear, well, I’mma go upstairs now, I’ve got some plans ta’ make.

Trudy: [ watches Penny go up ] Ya’ know, she did seem happier than usual. And now it makes
sense.

[ As Penny walks into her room and looks out the window, she smiles ]
Penny: Ya’ know, I feel like this is the start of somethin’ great…

[ As the shot pans up from Penny’s window, it then transitions to Dijonay, Zoey, and LaCienega
standing at a platform, specifically at Pine Station where the area is practically desolate, barring
the three girls standing under a light ]

Zoey: [ shivers ] I’m cold…

LaCienega: [ shivers and grunts ] If only we’d had enough cash for a ticket home…where’s that
stupid Proud, she should have been here.

Dijonay: Yeah, where’s that girl, she wouldn’t just leave us here…

Zoey: Didn’t you call her three times?

Dijonay: Yeah, and she didn’t pick up.

LaCienega: What could she possibly be doing right ab…she ghosted us!

Zoey: Wait, she wouldn’t actually do that…right… right ?

[The light above them flickers before shutting off]

Dijonay: …MotherFU-

The End

Character Appearances:

Penny Proud, Dijonay Jones, Zoey Howzer, LaCienega Boulevardez, Oscar Proud, Trudy Proud,
Suga Mama Proud, BeBe and CeCe Proud, Puff - The Proud Family

Daria Morgendorffer - Daria

Muriel Bagge - Courage the Cowardly Dog

Bagheera - The Jungle Book (1967)

Bluey, Bingo - Bluey

Chance Furlong - Swat Kats

Cinderella - Cinderella (1950)

Daffy Duck - Looney Tunes

Dexter - Dexter's Laboratory

Dodger - Oliver and Company (1988)

Duchess - The Aristocats

Exile - Road Rovers

Fluttershy, Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo, Octavia Melody - My Little Pony: Friendship
is Magic

Fox McCloud - Star Fox

Huckleberry Hound - The Huckleberry Hound Show

Jinks - Pixie, Dixie, and Mr. Jinks

Kipper, Tiger - Kipper the Dog

Mirta - Winx Club

Mittens - Bolt

Moe/Mr. Wolf - The Bad Guys

Nick Wilde - Zootopia

Rocko - Rocko's Modern Life

Simba, Shenzi, Banzai, Ed - The Lion King

Starfire - Teen Titans

James, Toby, Annie, Clarabel, Henrietta - Thomas and Friends

Yogi Bear - The Yogi Bear Show

 The Man in the Mines

The Man in the Mines

[ The scene opens with a flash of lightning before it cuts to the forest as an orange light glows
within the dark green. It then cuts to looking above the bonfire as sparks flicker ]

?: And as soon as they thought it was over, they found themselves still trapped in the nightmare,
their fate still held in the balance, and if they’d ever be free…

[ The shot cuts to several characters listening to the story sitting on logs, from left to right;
Snagglepuss, Pearl, Yogi, Sonic, and Amy ]

Pearl: Oh…

Sonic: That story wasn’t real, he just straight up stole it from a movie.

[ The shot cuts to the twins; Cat and Dog, alternatively CatDog, with the former crossing his arms
indignantly while the latter is clutching onto a piece of bark ]

Cat: Well, at least I can tell a story, you didn’t even try with yours.

Sonic: You sure about that, your brother’s been shaking since half an hour ago.

Dog: [ shivering ] Is the nightmare over…?

Cat: Dog just scares easily, and my story had an actual plot.

Sonic: A plot you didn’t make up yourself.

Cat: [ turns his head up ] Hmph!

Yogi: Well, I personally didn’t find either story scary, I’m braver than the average bear.

Pearl: I’m not sure if I’m a fan of this kind of storytelling…

Amy: Oh, it’s not that big of a deal, it’s just made up for the most part.

Snagglepuss: Honestly, I feel like we’re not getting any real stories, where’s the gothic tone, the
poetic atmosphere, the vampiric charisma, even?

Sonic: Well, you won’t find it here, let alone from yourself.

Snag: [ scoffs ] I say!

Cat: If it’s authentic you want, I’ve got a good one, bounds to knock the socks off ya’.

Dog: Is it real by any chance?

Cat: Oh, it’s very real, happened up in the hills as a matter of fact.
Dog: Oh…

Cat: Legend has dubbed him; The Man in the Mines…

[ Cat pauses impressively…Sonic snickers loudly. Cat gives him a look of deepest loathing and
shuts up ]

Pearl: The man in the mines? Even for as long as I’ve been around, I’ve never heard of such a
thing.

Sonic: Yeah, because it’s yet again another story he made up, hey, I’ve got an idea, take an
English class and learn how to-

Huckleberry: [ off-screen ] What’s goin’ on here?

[ Huck comes out from the trees and takes a seat on one of the logs ]

Huck: Ya’ll need to settle down, I could hear ya’ shoutin’ from yards away.

Yogi: Sooooo, Huck, you know anything about this man in the mines?

Huck: Oh, well , I happen to know quite a bit.

Sonic: Wait, you seriously believe what this guy was spewing?

Cat: In that case, why don’t you tell it, at least you might be able to get a word in without that little
blue brat interrupting.

Sonic: Who you callin’ a brat, ya’ stuck up-

Huck: AHEM! If you would all settle down and let me speak, I’ll tell you the story. Believe me
when I say, what happened was very much real. And it started back, well over sixty years ago…

[ The screen fades to black before the number “1956” is shown in bold white letters before
transitioning to a black and white still of a man, donning a straw hat, leather suit and slacks, his
hair raven complimented with a mustache twirled at either end of his mouth ]

George Winsor was a self-proclamined artist, adventurer, and inventor, and indeed, one could say
he had a mind for creativity. In his workshop, he could create miniatures that were modeled with
glass, many of which would be sold to the local pawn shop. However, if there was one thing
Winsor enjoyed more than anything was taking hikes, and his biggest goal was to explore a cave
who’s entrance was shaped like the letter M. It’s unknown where this cave is, let alone if it even
exists, however, Winsor found a mine in the area and went inside to explore it. The first time he
went into the cave, his body vibrated and he claimed to have never been spooked more by a cave
than the ones he explored before. However, in light of hearing about a new source of energy being
tested, he denounced that it was nothing compared to the expeditions he’d gone on, and in spite of
what happened in the cave, he made a plan to go back and document the experience, determined to
find the M Cave. The hike was going to be long and strenuous, there were no trails leading up to
the mines, the terrain was dangerous and it was located right next to a bombing range. If there was
anything to be said about Winsor, it’s that there were no limits with him, his hikes were brutal on
the body and it usually took three days to recover from the pain he put himself through. Even then,
he claimed to love every minute of it, some called him crazy, others call him determined. On the
sixteenth of October, Winsor arrived at the cave, marking his presence with a note he stuck on the
entrance and tying a line of yarn to a rock. Upon entering the cave, those who knew him personally
found one day passing, then two…then three…then four…after four days had passed, his residence
was called up to see if he was alright, but the phone was never answered…a missing person’s
report was filed for Winsor on the twentieth, and after a week, the police began to search the
premise. They did find the string attached to the rock, along with the note saying “Just started my
journey, G.W. 10/16/56”. They were the only remnants indicting he had been there, some officers
tried to go into the mines to search further, but they found the ground to be unstable…George
Winsor was never heard from again, most presumed he had died in the cave, for reasons that might
have been obvious…the entrance to the mines was closed off and nothing more was said…until
several years later, some workers in the nearby quarry reported seeing notes hung in different parts
of the mine, one of them said “Almost fell in, but I’m still standing.” At first, they assumed it was
trespassers, until a strange symbol began to appear in the shafts, the letters G.W. carved in the
rocks…underneath one symbol read “I’m halfway there”...to this day, no one knows for certain
what happened to George Winsor, but some say he serves as a warning to others, beware of the
risks you take, you never know what might happen…

[ The scene transitions back to the campfire as Huck finishes his story, everyone’s breath is held in
stunned silence ]

Yogi: Uh…well, that, that was an interesting story, Huck…

Amy: Wait, I went into the mines a while back when we took that tour…of course, the
circumstances were different, but I didn’t see any markings…unless I missed them.

Sonic: [ clears throat ] Well, I dunno about you guys, but I’m gonna be off, I’ve got places to be.

Snag: What’s the rush, the story didn’t scare you that bad, did it?

Sonic: What, no, of course not, really, you all seriously can’t believe everything ya’ hear, so I’m
gonna dip.

[ Sonic whooshes away from the bonfire ]

Pearl: About time he left, his presence was becoming rather irritating.

Cat: Pfft, I couldn’t agree more.

Amy: He’s not all bad…when he wants to be…

Huck: Hmm…somethin’ tells me Sonic’ll get his due sooner than he thinks…

[ The scene cuts to Sonic whooshing down the road ]

Sonic: Pfft, that Huck, he thinks he can scare me with one of those dumb stories, please , Cat was
already bad enough. There’s no man in the mines, if there was, I woulda heard about it…hmm…

[ Sonic looks up to the mountains and an idea forms in his head ]

I wonder…I don’t believe it, I just wanna check something out…

[ The shot pans out to show Sonic heading off to the mountains before it cuts to the blue hedgehog
arriving at the quarry before stopping in front of a mineshaft. The interior is dark and the sound of
water dripping can be heard from within ]

Sonic: Heh…maybe this wasn’t such a good idea…what am I saying, just a quick in and out,
there’s no ghosts in there…why did I say ghosts, I don’t believe in the story!
[ Sonic finds a hardhat perked up on a rock and picks it up, tapping on it before the headlight
flickers on ]

Ah, that’ll work, now, let’s see what’s in store here…

[ Sonic enters the mine, looking as confident as he can be before he rounds a corner and the
headlight flickers before shutting off ]

Ah, man! C’mon, turn on!

[ Sonic taps on the helmet several times to no avail…until the light suddenly flickers back on ]

There we go!

[ At that moment, a creaking sound can be heard further into the cave…a few seconds pass before
it’s heard again ]

Hello? Anyone in there?

[ The only thing Sonic hears is his echo repeating what he just said. Cautiously, he edges forward
before another noise is heard…and felt…Sonic feels the ground vibrate underneath him ]

Uh…maybe now’s a good time to go back…

[ Sonic begins to walk back the way he came before he’s surrounded in darkness again, gasping as
something is heard scratching against the wall ]

Who’s there?!

[ The headlight comes on again as Sonic looks to his right, finding something carved into the wall,
reading “I’m almost there” ]

Oh no, nooooooo, nonononononono, I’m not staying here!

[ The hedgehog begins to navigate his way back down the path he came, until he suddenly trips
over something ]

OOF! Aaaah…what the…?

[ Behind him is a string of yarn right across the tracks, it trails off further into the mine ]

What the heck is going on?!

[ Sonic picks himself off the ground and dashes towards the entrance, sweating bullets as he sees it
]

Oh, thank god, I’m almost there!

[ At that moment, the silhouette of a man appears right at the mouth of the tunnel ]

What the?!

[ Sonic skids in an attempt to stop before the man, shutting his eyes for the impending collision…it
never comes…the hedgehog slowly opens his eyes to see himself right outside of the mine entrance
]
Wha…th-there was a man, he was right there! I saw him! He was…I’m going crazy, I’m seeing
things…oooooh, I gotta get outta here…

[ Sonic quickly jets off away from the quarry as fast as his legs can handle, the shot lingering on
the entrance as a howl is heard in the distance ]

[ The scene cuts to morning at Maple Station where Blitz, Stella, Bianca, and Sylvester are
standing on the platform before it pans over to Huck crossing the footbridge to get to the other
platform before his eye catches Sonic sitting on one of the benches. The blue hedgehog is looking
uncharacteristically pale as he stares straight ahead. Si and Am passing by glance at this and then
turn back with unimpressed sneers. Huck finishes climbing down the steps before stopping a few
feet away from the hedgehog ]

Huck: You seem out of it today…

[ Sonic doesn’t say anything in response, he continues to stare as if Huck wasn’t there. At that
moment, Edward arrives to collect his passengers with two coaches in tow. Other passengers on
the left platform have gathered including Rigby, Charlie, Blossom, and Perdita. Huck is about to
board the train before he turns back to the hedgehog ]

Huck: Don’t say I didn’t warn you…

[ Without another word, the blue coonhound enters the coach, leaving Sonic on his own. He tilts
his head up to look at the train, in the seat behind Huck is an unfamiliar man…he seems to
acknowledge Sonic’s gaze as he looks right at the hedgehog and waves to him. Sonic blinks with a
start before the shot cuts back to show the empty seat behind Huck. As Edward sets off and the
final coach clears the platform, the shot pans out to show Sonic still looking pale as ever ]

The End…

Character Guide:

Sonic, Amy Rose - Sonic the Hedgehog

Bianca - The Rescuers (1977)

Blitz - Road Rovers

Blossom - The Powerpuff Girls

Cat, Dog - CatDog

Charlie Barkin - All Dogs Go To Heaven (1989)

Huckleberry Hound - The Huckleberry Hound Show

Pearl - Steven Universe

Perdita - 101 Dalmatians (1961)

Rigby - Regular Show

Si and Am - Lady and the Tramp (1955)

Snagglepuss - Snagglepuss

Stella - Winx Club

Sylvester - Looney Tunes

Yogi Bear - The Yogi Bear Show

Edward - Thomas and Friends

 Trick or Treat

Trick or Treat

[ The scene opens with a fade into a pumpkin, face carved into a Jack-o-Lantern with a candle
burning bright inside its mouth. The camera slowly pans towards the lone pumpkin, surrounded in
darkness, before panning out to reveal it is on a wooden porch. Another transition cuts to
someone’s legs as they walk past to the right, transitioning to a similar shot of a white figure’s
legs, only that they are covered up. The scene transitions to the inside of a house in front of a green
wooden door, the interior is dimly lit as something is heard knocking on the other side. The shot
pans out to reveal Courage standing what appears to be several yards away as the knocking comes
again ]

Courage: [ shivers ] Oooooooooooooh…

[ Hesitantly, the small pink dog makes his way over to the door, sweating bullets as the knocking
comes again and the shot switches between a POV from Courage’s perspective to him reaching the
door. With a shaky arm, he reaches for the doorknob and turns it, the wooden door slowly
creeping open as the canine dreads to see what’s on the other side with his eyes closed ]

?: Trick or Treat!

[ Courage slowly opens one eye to see Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo, dressed up as a
pirate, detective, and werewolf respectively, and holding buckets for candy. He breathes a sigh of
relief as Muriel appears from behind holding a bowl of candy ]

Muriel: My, my, what lovely costumes ya’ have.

Apple Bloom: I’m Captain of the Seven Seas, aaargh!

Sweetie Belle: [ tipping her hat up ] The name’s Belle, Sweetie Belle.

Scootaloo: I’m on the hunt for people to join my pack!

Muriel: Hehehe, well, I think you all deserve a treat, pick out what ya’ like.

[ The three fillies grab an assortment of treats to put in their bags ]

Muriel: You girls be safe now, and have a Happy Halloween.

Apple Bloom: Thank you!

Sweetie Belle: Happy Halloween!

Scootaloo: Aw-aw-awooooooooooo!!!

[ As the girls are about to go down the steps, Eustace springs out of nowhere with his trademark
mask ]

Eustace: OOOGA-BOOGA-BOOGA!!!
Courage, Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo:
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

[ The fillies race from the house in a frenzy before Eustace pulls the mask up ]

Eustace: HO, HOHO, HAHAHAHA!!!

[ The scene cuts to the girls rushing past their respective guardians, Applejack, Rarity, and
Rainbow Dash, dressed as a lumberjack, corpse’s bride, and Shadowbolt respectively ]

Applejack: Shoot, what’s gotten them all spooked? Looked like they’d seen a ghost.

[ The off-screen sound of a roller pin making contact with a head is heard, followed by Eustace
crying “OOF!” ]

Rarity: I think that answers that question.

Rainbow Dash: Hehe, serves him right.

[ The shot pans out to reveal several other people out and about, Marie, Toulouse, and Berlioz
going up to a house, dressed as a dame, artist, and musician respectively, joined by Oliver dressed
as a ghost, while Duchess dressed as a queen, Rita dressed as Rosie the Riveter, and Georgette
dressed as Marilyn Monroe stand behind them, Trixie dressed as a changeling talking to Starlight
dressed as a Frankenstein creation, Queen Beryl dressed as a Sailor Guardian walking away to
the right, Top Cat dressed as a vampire walking to the left, Flora dressed as Little Bo Peep talking
to Nala dressed up like Morticia Addams, Jake and Hunter walking together, dressed as a mad
scientist and sports jock respectively, Nick and Wolfrun walking past each other, dressed as Robin
Hood and a beatnik artist respectively, the Eds; Eddy dressed in an outfit similar to Elvis Presley,
Double D dressed as a bacteria and Ed as a Viking standing next to each other, Jinks dressed as a
mummy and Snagglepuss dressed as a bat walking side by side, and Dr. Facilier and Jafar
standing together wearing each other’s outfits. It then cuts to a scene of a house nestled by
gravestones and pumpkins, cutting to inside from the keyhole to reveal the Sanderson Sisters
huddled together in front of a cauldron ]

Winifred: Aaaaahahaha! Halloween is finally here, sisters! The time when there are no rules or
bounds for trickery and we get to indulge ourselves!

Mary: Oooooh, what were you thinking of this year, Winnie, a shower of bones on the townsfolk?

Sarah: Perhaps something a little more hypnotic ? The eyes of a hundred snakes, hissssing and
getting everyone under our control?

Winifred: Of course not! I never use the same trick twice, this year, sisters, we’ll do something
that will turn the whole island upside down!

Boooooooooooook !

[ A dusty brown book with an eye close to the lock floats over to its mistress and is set down on the
mantle ]

Winifred: Aaaaaah, let’s find that spell, shall we…?

[ As Winifred begins to flip through the pages, a knock is heard at the door ]
Winifred: Who art thou at the door?! We never have company!

Mary: Oh, hold on, I’ll go see…

[ Mary peeks through the window behind one of the shelves and sees a blue cat and a bipedal
goldfish standing outside the house, the former dressed as a devil and the latter dressed as an
angel ]

Mary: Why, it’s a pair of children…

Sarah: Children, you say, hmmhmmhmm…

Mary: Hehehe, indeed, two little boys to be exact…

Sarah: Ooooooooh, I adore the company of little boys, hahahaaaaaaaa…

[ The scene cuts to the outside of the house, the goldfish is visibly shaking ]

Darwin: Gumball, do we have to ask from this house?

Gumball: Why not, it’s Halloween, what house isn’t gonna have candy besides the dentist?

Darwin: It’s just that…

[ Darwin looks over at two of the gravestones placed on the lawn, shuddering as he thinks he sees
a hand sticking out from one of them ]

Gumball: Well, whoever decked this place out knows their stuff.

[ The feline knocks on the door again, cutting to inside where Mary has been listening in on the
conversation ]

Mary: So, it’s treats they’re after, we wouldn’t happen to have any?

Sarah: Ooooooh, so sad, whatever will we give to those poor darlings ?

[ At that moment, having overheard, something clicks in Winifred’s head and a grin slowly forms
on her face ]

Winifred: I know just the spell…

[ The scene cuts back to the outside of the house ]

Darwin: Well, we tried, no one’s home, now let’s get out of here cuz this place is giving me the
creeps.

Gumball: [ sighs ] Fine, let’s go… scaredy cat.

[ Suddenly, the door opens dramatically behind them, revealing the trio with Winifred in particular
holding a bowl in her hands ]

Winifred: Weeeeeeell, what do we have here?

Darwin: GEH! Uh, h-hi…?

Winifred: …An angel, I see…hmmhmmhmm, and what appears to be the Devil himself, nice…
very nice…

Gumball: [ clears his throat ] Uh, yeah, uhhh, trick or treat?

[ Gumball holds up his bag while Darwin hesitantly does the same ]

Winifred: Ah, but of course, trick…[ flicks her hand from the bowl to manifest two candy bars
]...or treat.

Gumball: Oh, thanks…[ nudges Darwin ]

Darwin: HUH, oh, yeah, th-thanks, well, Happy Halloween and all that good stuff.

Winifred: Oh yes…[ with Mary and Sarah ]...”Happy Halloween”...

[ The witches slide back into the house as the door closes with a bang ]

Gumball: Well, that wasn’t so bad, and you were creeped out by this place.

Darwin: Yeah, yeah, yuck it up, let’s just go and… Gumball ?

Gumball: Yeah?

Darwin: Your arm…

[ Gumball pulls his arm up, still holding the candy bar to reveal spiders crawling all over it. He
screams as he tries to shake off the insects, Darwin pulls up his own arm to reveal something red
and gooey sticking up to it. He shrieks in fright as the two run away from the Sanderson residence,
still shouting and shrieking as they go before it cuts back to the trio ]

Winifred: AAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

Mary: Ooooooohohoho, Winnie, you got ‘em good with that one.

Sarah: Yes, the petrified screams of those little boys send shivers down my spine.

Winifred: Don’t I know it…I know what we’re going to do tonight, sisters…we’re going to give
the saying ‘Trick or Treat’ a whole new meaning, hmmhmmhmm. It’s time for us…to take flight!

[ The witches summon their broomsticks and hop on board as the large window in their house
opens ]

Winifred: Beware, mortals! The Sandersons have left the building!

[ The trio set off into the night, cackling as they hover above the ground below ]

Mary: Oooooh, I never get tired of doing this.

[ Winifred suddenly pulls out a fiddle and begins a tune as the witches fly in-synch with each other
]

Winifred: What's that moving in the corner? What's that shadow on the wall?

Mary and Sarah: " Don't be afraid, don't be scared, it really is nothing at all. "
Mary: But I saw something in the corner!

Sarah: I saw that shadow on the wall!

Winifred, Mary, and Sarah: It's not your imagination.

Winifred: No, it's all real.

BOO!

Winifred, Mary, and Sarah: Boo boo, choo choo! Be afraid of the dark!

When we're on the prowl, you'll hear us howl

"Things go bump in the night!"

BOO!

Boo boo, choo choo! Don't wander from your mark,

Or you will find, you will find what lurks about in the dark!

[ A short instrumental sends the witches hovering over a black cat ]

The little kitty wonders, why he's so afraid

“ Everything's changed, it's not the same, daylight has turned to night ”

Sarah: "Something moved in the corner?! That shadow on the wall!"

Winifred, Mary, and Sarah: Close your eyes, count to ten

Winifred: But remember, we're still here!

BOO!

Winifred, Mary, and Sarah: Boo boo, choo choo! Be afraid of the dark!
When the lights go out and you have your doubt why things go bump in the night!

BOO!

Boo boo, choo choo! Don't wander from your mark,

Or you will find, you will find what lurks about in the dark!

[ An instrumental break shows the witches whooshing over Stepney sleeping in a shed before being
startled awake. It then cuts to them whistling while standing on a pine tree each before several
crows flee across the screen, showing them up in the air once more ]
Or you will find, you will find what lurks about in the dark

[ It then cuts to them hovering over Henry pulling a goods train, the green engine trying to speed
up from the witches ]

Boo boo, choo choo! Be afraid of the dark!

When we're on the prowl, you'll hear us howl

"Things go bump in the night!"

BOO!

Boo boo, choo choo! Don't wander from your mark,

Or you will find, you will find what lurks about in the dark!

[ The scene cuts to Bluey, Bingo, and Augie, dressed as a doctor, pumpkin, and fairy respectively,
about to trick or treat on a house as the witches take cover from behind the house ]

Sarah: “What’s that strange sound?”

Mary: “Whatever could that shadow be?”

Winifred: Be afraid, be scared, you know you can’t hide it at all.

Mary: “ But I saw something in the corner! ”

Sarah: “ A shadow across the wall! ”

Winifred, Mary, and Sarah: Go and pick, you’ll find our trick

Winifred: After all, trick or treat?

[ As the pups reach into the bowl, a hord of bats come out, scaring them and sending them running
past their guardians, Bandit, Chilli, and Doggie Daddy, dressed as Indiana Jones, a maid, and
magician respectively ]

Winifred, Mary, and Sarah: Boo boo, choo choo. Be afraid of the dark!

When the moon is out, there’ll be no doubt

Things go bump in the night!

BOO!

Boo boo, choo choo, don’t wander from your mark

Or you will find, you will find what lurks about in the dark

Or you will find, you will find…

Hmmhmhmhmhmhmhm!
What lurks about in the dark!

[ The song plays the last few notes as the trio are seen popping up from different parts of a window
]

BOO!

[ An owl hoots ]

[ The scene cuts to the city where several people are out walking about in costumes, Rigby as a
robber, Daphne as a witch, Streaky having a mask over his eyes while in his otherwise regular
superhero outfit, Rei as a shogun, Legosi in a dress like a filmstar, and Derpy dressed as a muffin.
The Sandersons touch down on the streets with Winifred summoning the same bowl from her cloak
]

Winifred: Now then, what say we treat these fine folks?

Mary: Oh, that sounds nice, doesn’t it, Sarah?

Sarah: Oooooooh, very nice indeed.

[ Panther is seen walking decked out as The Phantom with Katz beside him decked out with black
arms making him resemble a spider ]

Sarah: Aaaaaaaah, bingo . Gentleman, can we be of service to you?

Katz: Normally, I would find that questionable, and I still do.

Panther: In what regard were you suggesting?

Mary: Oooooh, you know, just a little gratitude from us to you, we’ve got some exclusive treats on
hand.

Winifred: Indeed, I seem to recall you being a fan of…[ manifests a wrapped block of something
green ]...taffy, if I’m not mistaken.

Katz: [ continues to stare unamused ] At least you’ve got one thing right…

Winifred: And for you , my good sir…[ whips out a purple bar ]...only the finest chocolate…

Panther: Ah, appreciated, though the quality will speak for itself…

Winifred: Hmmhmmhmmmmmm, enjoy…

[ The witches slip back into an alley without making a sound ]

Katz: Hmph, that happened.

Panther: Well, it probably won’t kill us anyway, so I’ll just dig in…

[ Panther unwraps the bar and takes a bite of the chocolate, before feeling something sticky in his
mouth, pulling back to reveal green goo splattered on it ]

Panther: Aaaaaaah, it’s all over my teeth…

Katz: [ rolls his eyes ] Idiot…

[ A loud slurp is heard from below, causing Katz’s pupils to shrink. He looks down to see a puppy
licking his paw. It looks up at the feline and reveals its uncharacteristically sharp teeth ]

Panther: Well, I suppose goo isn’t the worst thing that could happen to someone.

Katz: [ with a visible vein on his forehead ] Shut. Up.

[ The scene cuts to a montage of the witches offering treats to various people, a bon bon to Scar
dressed as a skeleton, several gummies to Snow White dressed as Grimhilde, a lollipop to Pink
Panther dressed as Zorro, a pack of gumdrops to Pinnochio dressed as Honest John, a chocolate
egg to Bugs dressed as a composer, and cotton candy to Vendetta. Scar’s blows up in his face,
coating him in ash, Snow White’s ends up spraying blue goo on her face Pink Panther’s ends up
sticking to his mouth that he struggles to pry it with both hands, even when freed, it latches onto
the side of his face, the gumdrops become rather stretchy and end up wrapping around Pinnochio,
the chocolate egg latches onto Bugs’ nose, and Vendetta’s sprays water in her face, revealing a
blue face, Charlotte in disguise. It then cuts to the witches flying above the sky, satisfied with their
work ]

Winifred: Hmmhmmhmm, who knew there could be such rewards in playing ‘trick or treat’?

Mary: I still think my favorite one is the chocolate “bomb-bomb”, heheheeeeee.

Sarah: Hmmmmmm, my personal favorite was the lollipop, it really knew how to get stuck ,
hmmhmmhmmmmmmmmmmm.

Winifred: Oooooh, how it was such a thrill at the beginning, those poor naive children, they never
knew what hit them, HAHAHAAAAAA!

[ At that moment, screams are heard from below, the witches look down to see Sagwa, Dongwa,
and Sheegwa, dressed as a princess, ninja, and butterfly respectively running away, the shot
panning out to reveal the Bagges’ home, followed by the signature laughing of Eustace as he pulls
up his mask ]

Eustace: Never gets old.

Muriel: Oh, really , Eustace! I know it’s Halloween, but ya’ needn’t frighten the poor dears so
badly, it’s meant to be fun.

Eustace: Blah blah blah, fun, schmun, it’s my favorite part of the night and no one can say ‘boo’
about it, hehehe, apart from me that is, hohohaaaaa.

[ Muriel shakes her head and turns to go back inside the house. Eustace spots the bowl of candy
sitting on the table ]

Eustace: Ooooooooh, heheheeeeee.

[ Eustace rubs his hands greedily, reaching out to snag several pieces. Until he feels something off
]

Eustace: What’s-huh?

[ The bowl of candy has turned into a bowl of maggots and leeches ]
Eustace: DAUH! Get off a’ me!

[ The leeches cling onto Eustace’s arm and he desperately tries to shake them off as the maggots
start crawling towards him. Eustace runs out the door, screaming into the night as Muriel comes
back to watch in confusion ]

Muriel: Eustace? I wonder what that was all about…

[ Courage looks out the window and notices the witches’ silhouettes standing at least a mile away
from the farmhouse. A flash of lighting reveals them giving wide grins, causing Courage to scream
as a flash of lightning cuts the scene back to the Sandersons ]

Winifred: Happy Halloweeeeeeen…

[ A flash of lightning, accompanied by the witches’ laughter, makes the scene cut to black ]

Character Guide:

Winifred Sanderson, Mary Sanderson, Sarah Sanderson - Hocus Pocus (1993)

Augie Doggie, Doggie Daddy - The Augie Doggie and Doggy Daddy Show

Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, Chilli - Bluey

Bugs Bunny - Looney Tunes

Charlotte - Making Fiends

Courage, Muriel Bagge, Eustace Bagge, Katz - Courage the Cowardly Dog

Daphne Blake - Scooby-Doo

Duchess, Marie, Toulouse, Berlioz - The Aristocats (1970)

Dr. Facilier - The Princess and The Frog (2009)

Ed, Edd, and Edd - Ed, Edd N' Eddy

Flora - Winx Club

Hunter - Road Rovers

Jafar - Aladdin (1992)

Jake Clawson - Swat Kats

Legosi - Beastars

Nala, Scar - The Lion King (1994)

Nick Wilde - Zootopia (2016)

Oliver, Rita, Georgette - Oliver and Company (1988)

Panther Caroso - Star Fox

Pink Panther - The Pink Panther

Pinnochio - Pinnochio (1940)

Queen Beryl, Rei Hino (Sailor Mars) - Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon

Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Applejack, Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo, Trixie Lulamoon,
Starlight Glimmer, Derpy Hooves - My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic

Rigby - Regular Show

Sagwa, Dongwa, Sheegwa - Sagwa the Chinese Siamese Cat

Snow White - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)

Streaky - Krypto the Superdog

Top Cat - Top Cat

Wolfrun - Smile Precure

Henry, Stepney - Thomas and Friends

 Titanic

Titanic

[ The scene opens up with a shot of the harbor as a cruise ship is shown docked at port. Cedar
Harbor is the main port where ships and freighters come to drop off passengers and cargo, the
latter of which is taken to different parts of the city and across the island. The main horsepower to
provide clearance and a safe guide into port is the Star Tugs, under the command of Captain Star;
they were the fleet most used for contracts to and from the port by a majority of the businesses in
the city. Usually, operations involving the Star Fleet go without mishap, but sometimes, things can
go rather unexpected ]

[ One such event occurs as Ten Cents and Sunshine are shown returning to the harbor after
escorting a schooner out to sea. The sky is orange with a few clouds scattered above. A wisp of
wind blows, causing Sunshine to shiver ]

Sunshine: Brrrrrrr, it’s a bit nippy this evening, init?

Ten Cents: Yeah, looks like the peak of summer is over, gonna start gettin’ chilly soon.

Sunshine: Aye, just hope we don’t have to deal with another big freeze, can hardly get work done,
man.

Ten Cents: At this rate, I don’t know what’s going on with the weather…ah, great, it’s gettin’ hard
to see.

[ A low fog begins to hang over the water, obscuring the two switchers’ view of the port ]

Sunshine: Oi, ‘eck, this fog ain’t half thick.

Ten Cents: Strange, where’d it come from?

[ The two tugs turn their lights on for better visibility, but the otherwise uneventful trip is
interrupted by the sound of something behind them ]

Ten Cents: Oi, what was that?!

Sunshine: Well, it sounded like a ship…I think.

Ten Cents: Ah, I wish I could see it betta’, could help tow it into port.

[ The sound comes again, this time a little bit closer, it sounds like a low whistle, fitting to an ocean
liner ]

Ten Cents: Ahoy! [ blows his hooter ] You need help into port?!

[ No response comes ]

Ten Cents: What the…I said, ahoy! [ blows his hooter again ]

[ Suddenly, the whistle sounds as if it’s right up to the switchers ]

Sunshine: Aye, what on Earth?

[ At that moment, a huge vessel emerges from the fog, revealing itself to be an ocean liner, painted
black on most of its body with red on the bottom, a white top, and four tall stacks colored mostly
red with black tips ]

Ten Cents: Oh, bolts!

Sunshine: Good lord!

[ Ten Cents and Sunshine back out of the way just in time as the liner passes between them,
heading straight for the city ]

Sunshine: Aye, man, what was that?!

Ten Cents: I dunno, a liner just came outta bloody nowhere!

Sunshine: It’s headin’ fa’ port, with no one to guide it!

Ten Cents: Shoot! Quickly, we gotta catch it!

[ The switchers set off after the vessel, trying their best to navigate through the fog, and squinting
their eyes to see better. But as soon as they come closer to port, the fog disappears, much to their
surprise ]

Sunshine: Cripes, the fog’s liftin’!

Ten Cents: Wait a minute, where’s the ship?!

[ The tugs look ahead, seeing no liners in front of them, or anything resembling one by the port.
They look at each other, stunned ]

Sunshine: Uh…what just happened?

Ten Cents: That doesn’t make sense, we just saw a liner pop out before us! How could it just
disappear?!

Sunshine: Ya’ don’t think that…we were just seein’ things, were we?

Ten Cents: I…I don’t know…

[ Ten Cents and Sunshine continue to head back to port, looking rather pale as the Star Dock
comes into view. Ten Cents in particular is distracted by what he saw that he ends up bumping
against the side of the dock, giving an “OOF” in response, and catching Top Hat’s attention ]

Top Hat: I say, what’s gotten into you? Looking all zoned out.

Ten Cents: What? Oh, sorry, Top Hat, I just had something on me mind.

Top Hat: Hmm, must have been something real deep to lose sight of your bearings.

Ten Cents: You didn’t see what I saw, so don’t gimme that.

Top Hat: CAH, well, what did you see then? No need to be so temperamental about it.
Ten Cents: I…aaaaaah, shoot…well, ya’ never believe us if I said it.

Top Hat: Hmph, well, you’ve got my attention now, better than sitting here in awkward silence.

Ten Cents: Okay then…did you happen to see any ships entering the port?

Top Hat: Not really, a rather empty day for ships might I say.

Sunshine: Oh…well, we thought we saw an ocean liner tryna’ enter the harbor, came right
between us, but when we tried to catch it, the ship just straight up vanished.

Top Hat: In that case, you two must have been seeing things, a ship that size would be hard to
miss if I saw it.

Ten Cents: …Sunshine?

Sunshine: Yeah…?

Ten Cents: Uh…never mind…

[ The switchers don’t say anything more and reside in silence. The scene cuts to evening as the
other members of the Star Fleet have arrived back and settled into their dock, all are asleep; Big
Mac and Warrior on the right side, O.J. in the middle, Top Hat to the left, Hercules further right
with Ten Cents and Sunshine each higher left, barring the switchers ]

Ten Cents: Ya’ don’t reckon this is another White Fleet incident?

Sunshine: Oh, I can’t say for sure, it looked real enough to me…then again, so did that King
Neptune thing…

Ten Cents: Yeah…well, let’s try and get some sleep, a’kay?

Sunshine: Yeah, sure thing…

[ Ten Cents and Sunshine begin to drift off to sleep, still wondering about what they saw. The scene
cuts to the next morning as the Star Fleet set off to work, leaving the switchers as the only ones left
in the dock ]

Ten Cents: I guess I know how Big Mac felt when we made fun of him for all that talk of ghosts.

Sunshine: Aye, I just hope we were seein’ things like last time, once was bad enough.

[ As Sunshine pulls out from the port, a loud hooter causes him to jump before revealing to be
Zorran exiting from the Zero Dock ]

Zorran: Hehehe, no need to be frightened, short stuff, it’s only me.

Sunshine: Oi, Zorran, ya’ bloody cheek! Whatcha’ go and do that for?!

Zorran: Well, I couldn’t help overhearing that you lot saw a ship that wasn’t real, somethin’ tells
me there’s a few screws loose in there.

Ten Cents: How about you back off and leave him alone? Last I checked, you weren’t exactly the
bravest when we all saw the white fleet.
Zorran: [ splutters ] I wasn’t scared, just a bit startled is all.

Zebedee: [ as he passes Zorran ] Das not what I heard from Izzy Gomez.

Zorran: Shut it, Zebedee, you two-faced pillock!

[ As Zorran huffs off, Ten Cents and Sunshine look back at each other ]

Sunshine: Talk about a real case, init?

Ten Cents: Yeah, anyway, suppose it’s best we carry on as usual, though best keep a look out for
anything strange.

Sunshine: Aye, ya’ right there.

[ The two Star switchers head off from the dock as Zak and Bluenose can be seen in the distance,
with the former hauling a barge of coal. The scene then transitions to the park, right on top of a
hill, where Antoine is painting a mural, Tails is laying on the grass a few feet away, looking
contently at the sky above as he twiddles a flower in his hands. The scene cuts to Antoine’s painting
as he stands back to observe ]

Antoine: Hmmm…ze clouds are too misty, and ze aren’t enough lines on da grass.

Tails: And all the rest.

Antoine: Hmph, very funny.

[ Antoine looks over to his right and notices something in the distance, what appears to be a large
ship many miles away from the city ]

Antoine: Huh, must be coming in from afar…

[ The coyote begins to go back to painting without a second thought…he then blinks and quickly
looks back ]

Antoine: Um, Tails, you’re a smart kid, aren’t you?

Tails: Well, yeah, I guess?

Antoine: Tell me, is it normal for a cruise ship to have four stacks?

Tails: Huh? Oh, not unless it was from the 1900s, the most you’d find today are three stacks and
they don’t even make those ships anymore.

Antoine: Okay…then explain that.

[ Tails stands up and looks in the direction Antoine is pointing at. Indeed, there stands a ship in the
distance with four stacks ]

Tails: Wait a minute, that ship looks familiar…black hull, white top, red and black stacks…

[ The kitsune suddenly sweatdrops. Antoine takes notice ]

Antoine: Tails, are you alright?

Tails: That, that’s not it, it would be impossible, it just doesn’t make any sense.

Antoine: Tails?

Tails: No, no, it’s just an illusion of sorts, yeah, or a replica, yeah, that’s the only way to explain-

Antoine: AHEM!

Tails: Huh! Yeah, Twan?

Antoine: You were zoning out there, looked like you’d seen a ghost.

Tails: Yeah…I guess I kinda lost myself there, hehe, yeeeeeah…

[ Antoine begins to take down his mural and painting tools ]

Antoine: Um, perhaps we should go, you’re looking a bit on edge.

Tails: Yeah…okay…

[ The two begin to walk off from the hill, Antoine looking back towards the ship in the distance,
still in the same spot as it had been before. He feels a chill run down his body and turns around ]

[ The scene cuts to evening at Cedar Station. Daisy is shown dropping off passengers as Madoka,
Homura, Wolf, Robin, Rouge, Pinkie, Hokey, Norbert, Dagget, Colleen, Dot, and Ariel exit the
railcar. The redhead is shown at the back of the line, being the last to pass Daisy as she looks out
to the sea nearby. She gives a glance without much thought, seeing nothing but the continuous
stretch of water reaching out to the horizon ]

Ariel: Hmm, might be nice to take a walk.

[ It cuts to Ariel walking along the dockside where different boats are moored in their respective
docks. She then notices what appears to be lights shining in the distance ]

Ariel: Oh, a ship’s coming in.

[ As she says this, the air begins to grow colder, causing the girl to shiver ]

Ariel: Brrrrrrr, it got chilly fast…huh?

[ From Ariel’s perspective, the sea appears to be getting ice in some places, seemingly extending to
the ship far off ]

Ariel: What on Earth…?

[ The sound of something cracking can be heard, faint at first…but then louder…and louder,
almost like ice breaking. Ariel looks down to see the ice in the water splitting apart, and the large
mound of light coming closer and closer to her ]

Ariel: Oh…OOOOOOOOOH!!!

[ Ariel turns to run away as the ship comes closer and closer to the port. She gets to a safe enough
distance and ducks down for the sound of an inevitable crash…all is silent…Ariel meekly stands
up, and then makes her way back to where she saw the ship…only there is no ship…the water is
calm once more, no traces of ice to be found ]
Ariel: Wha…what…?

[ Ariel stays still, trying to process what she just saw…only the sound of the wind is heard in the
otherwise silent harbor ]

[ The scene cuts to a bedroom, revealing it to be that of Lapis Lazuli. The blue gem tosses aside her
keys before dragging herself over to the bed, plopping down onto the mattress ]

Lapis: [ sighs ] What a day…

[ The blue gem slowly closes her eyes for a few seconds…before they shoot open at the sound of a
loud hooter from outside ]

Lapis: Are you kidding me…?

[ Lapis begrudgingly goes to close the window ]

Lapis: There…

[ She goes back to lie down on the bed and preoccupy herself with her thoughts…the hooter is
heard again, only Lapis just gives an annoyed expression as she turns away, closing her eyes once
more. The noise continues to the point where the gem becomes thoroughly irritated and shoots up
from the bed ]

Lapis: WHO is blowing whistles at this time of night?!

[ The gem storms up to the window and opens it ]

Lapis: Keep it down, people are trying to sleep!

[ Lapis shuts the window in a huff before turning away…a few seconds pass and the noise appears
to subside ]

Lapis: Aaaah, that’s better…

[ Lapis turns back to lie down on the bed once more, slowly closing her eyes and beginning to drift
off ]

[ Lapis is next shown looking out from the bow of a ship. Only the bow is visible as she looks out at
the ocean below ]

Lapis: Beautiful…

[ Lapis extends her arms out as the wind blows in her face, feeling light as a feather ]

Lapis: Haha…hahaha, I’m flying, I’m flying…

[ The silhouette of someone’s hand is shown holding onto her waist ]

Lapis: Oh! Hehehe, excuse me, but who are-

[ Lapis turns around and feels herself turning pale at the person right behind her ]

Lapis: J…J…Jasper?
[ The large orange gem’s face is neutral as the background changes from bright sky to nighttime,
revealing the ship’s deck lighting up. The loud whistle from above is followed by a call from the
bridge ]

?: All hands on deck!

[ Lapis stands in silence for a moment before the looming silhouette of a large chunk of ice is
shown approaching the ship. She turns around just to see it up close ]

Lapis: AAAAAAAAAA-

-AH!

[ Lapis abruptly opens her eyes, jolting up and panting as she finds herself back in her room ]

Haaaa…haaaaaa…haaaaa…what was that…?

[ Lapis quickly runs up to the window, looking towards the harbor. She takes a few steps back and
holds her chest ]

Lapis: Oh god…it’s happening again…

[ The scene pans out from Lapis’ window before cutting to the clock tower as the time reads eleven
o’clock. The sound of the bells ringing carries all the way to the Star Dock where Sunshine is
having trouble sleeping ]

Sunshine: [ sighs ] Might as well get some fresh air, among other things…

As quietly as he can, he slips out from the dock and heads out into the harbor. Ten Cents opens a
sleepy eye and notices Sunshine’s trail ]

Ten Cents: Ah, what’s he up to?

[ The larger switcher silently goes after his friend, unaware that both of them have caught the
attention of Top Hat who opens one eye as soon as Ten Cents is far enough ]

Top Hat: Hmm…

[ Sunshine is shown having traveled to the far end of the harbor, right at the spot where he and Ten
Cents had found the ship ]

Sunshine: Boi, man, I canne get this thing off ma’ mind…mayhaps I’m ova’thinkin’ it…

[ The sound of an engine catches his attention ]

Sunshine: Who’s there?

Ten Cents: Ah, don’t worry, mate, it’s just me…

Sunshine: Ten Cents, what are you doin’ ‘ere?

Ten Cents: Could ask you the same thing, bit late to be outta port ya’ know.

Sunshine: Oh, I just needed some air, couldn’t sleep ya’ know.
Ten Cents: Yeah, I get it, I couldn’t either…were you thinkin’ about “it”?

Sunshine: You’re right on there, I just can’t stop thinkin’ about what we saw, a ship that size can’t
just vanish into thin air.

Ten Cents: Yeah, and we both saw it, but then there was the fog and it just straight up
disappeared…um, Sunshine?

Sunshine: Yeah?
Ten Cents: Did that ship look…familiar to you at all?

Sunshine: Well, from what I saw, it looked a lot like them old RMS liners.

Ten Cents: Yeah, like the Queen Mary, except I thought that this one had four stacks, not three.

Sunshine: But…all those liners were either scrapped or sunk, so…how could one of them still be
around?

Ten Cents: Unless…that liner wasn’t real…

Sunshine: Aye?

Ten Cents: I mean, think about it, unless it’s some great big replica, there’s no way one a’ those
ships would still be floating…which can only mean-

[ A low whistle breaks through the silence, causing the two to jump before seeing just who’s behind
them ]

Top Hat: Ah, sneaking off for undisclosed business, I see?

Ten Cents: Top Hat, what are you doin’ here?

Top Hat: I couldn’t help but notice you two going off for whatever reason, so I followed just to
make sure you weren’t up to something.

Sunshine: We’re not up to anything, we’re just out to get some fresh air.

Top Hat: Hmm…I say, what’s that?

Sunshine: Huh?

Top Hat: Out there, I can see lights.

[ Sure enough, in the distance, an array of lights can be seen miles away from the tugs ]

Top Hat: Hmph, what a time to make an entrance.

Ten Cents: Strange, they never mentioned any ships coming in at this hour.

Sunshine: Um, is it just me, or is it gettin’ hard to see?

[ Sunshine is right, the view of the ship is obscured by the fog covering it ]

Top Hat: What the?! Where did this fog come from?
Ten Cents: I believe I asked the same question…

[ The sound of a loud low hooter rumbles around the area, catching the tugs by surprise ]

Top Hat: What is this, some sort of joke?!

[ At that moment, a huge hulking mass plunges through the fog, towering over the vessels below as
they all look up in shock ]

Sunshine: It’s the ship!

[ Top Hat notices he’s right in the path of the oncoming liner ]

Top Hat: Oh, good heavens, someone help! Please, I require assistance!

[ The railway tug backs up as quickly as he can, Ten Cents and Sunshine watching in horror on
either side. The latter looks up to the ship’s stern and notices the name ]

Sunshine: “Titanic”...oh great flamin’ balls a’ fire, it’s a ghost ship!

Ten Cents: Hurry, Sunshine, we gotta stop that thing before Top Hat gets shipwrecked!

Sunshine: Uh, right!

[ The switchers set off in pursuit, meanwhile, Top Hat is still on the run from the impending ship ]

Top Hat: Oooooooh, why did I get myself involved?! I should have just stayed in my nice safe
dock!

[ Ten Cents and Sunshine find themselves drawing level with the ship, but they’re still far off from
Top Hat ]

Sunshine: Ten Cents, what do we do?!

Ten Cents: Uhh, try gettin’ a line on her!

Sunshine: How?! This thing’s not real, is it?!

Ten Cents: I dunno, just do something!

[ Sunshine tries to latch his tow rope on the Titanic’s anchor, but because they’re moving so
quickly, he can’t get a grip, neither can Ten Cents ]

Ten Cents: Oh, CRUMBS !

[ Lightning flashes above the Titanic as the sound of people and music can be heard from its deck.
The harbor begins to come nearer and nearer into view through the fog ]

Top Hat: Oh, dear, this isn’t good!

Sunshine: Oooooooh, we’re beached, Ten Cents, beached!

Ten Cents: It’s gonna crash into the port! STOP! STOP!

[ Top Hat rushes ahead to get out of the way, the Titanic, giving another loud blast of its whistle,
rushes past him, sweeping a powerful wave and knocking him and the switchers off-course. The
three tugs watch helplessly as the vessel comes nearer and nearer to port. But as the Titanic comes
within several miles of the nearest dock, the clock strikes 11:40, and the ship begins to gradually
become more and more transparent before with a ghostly whistle, the ship vanishes completely…
the entire harbor is still…the three tugs watch with wide eyes, unable to say a word…at last, Top
Hat breaks the silence ]

Top Hat: What…the Devil was that?

Ten Cents: That…was the Titanic…

Top Hat: Titanic…but, they, they’ve been, what?

Sunshine: Honestly, I don’t know how to explain it…if it can even be explained…

Top Hat: So…you really did see a ship…a ghost ship no less…I must be going crazy…

Ten Cents: I think we’re all a bit crazy after seeing that…[ sighs ]...let’s just get back home…

Top Hat: Yes…quite…

[ Ten Cents, Sunshine, and Top Hat all silently make their way back to their dock, unable to
comprehend what they saw, barring the fact that they had seen the Titanic, or at least, what looked
like the Titanic. Even as the scene cuts to the next morning, the three remain silent about the
affair. Anyone would think they were mad telling such stories, but they knew what they saw…the
scene then cuts to several witnesses of the ship, all sitting next to one another on the bench at
Cedar Station ]

Antoine: So…how was last night?

Lapis: Rough .

Antoine: Ah, yes…

Ariel: Well, I had a lovely walk around the pier last night, nice to get a bit of fresh air once in a
while.

Lapis: See anything ‘interesting’?

Ariel: …No?

Lapis: Hmph, good.

?: Well, you look like a sight for sore eyes.

[ Antoine and Lapis share an annoyed expression at the voice, the camera cutting to a mink with
long blonde hair and wearing a red dress, a haughty air about her ]

Lapis: Can I help you?

Minerva: More like can you help yourself, did you even brush your hair this morning, would
explain its… appearance .

Lapis: I like it this way.

Minerva: Well, that says a lot, doesn’t it?

Antoine: [ clears throat ] Madame, what is your business?

Minerva: Hmmhmmhmm, catching the train, soldier boy, just like you all are doing, I’ve got
places to be too, ya’ know.

Antoine: [ under his breath ] Cannot happen sooner enough.

[ At that moment, Arthur pulls into the station with two coaches in tow ]

Minerva: Ah, there’s my ride, toodles .

[ The mink waves coyly as the door opens for her and she steps into her seat. Antoine snorts and
Lapis rolls her eyes as they board the train along with Ariel and Tails. Lapis takes the window seat
and as the train sets off, she’s sure she notices Jasper sitting at the edge of the key, and the
memory of her dream comes back as a final loud blast of the Titanic’s hooter makes the screen cut
to black ]

Character Guide:

Ten Cents, Sunshine, Top Hat, Zorran, Zebedee, Big Mac, O.J., Warrior, Hercules, Zak, Bluenose,
Izzy Gomez - Tugs

Antoine D'Coolette, Tails, Rouge - Sonic the Hedgehog

Ariel - The Little Mermaid (1989)

Lapis Lazuli, Jasper - Steven Universe

Minerva Mink, Dot Warner - Animaniacs

Colleen - Road Rovers

Hokey Wolf - Hokey Wolf

Homura Akemi, Madoka Kaname - Madoka Magicia

Norbert and Dagget - Angry Beavers

Pinkie Pie - My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic

Robin Hood - Robin Hood (1973)

Wolf O'Donnell - Star Fox

Arthur, Daisy - Thomas and Friends

 One of Those Days

One of Those Days

[ The scene opens with a shot of a store’s sign flapping about in the wind, shifting over to reveal
Lyra and Snooper walking under the sign, the latter clinging onto his hat as the wind threatens to
blow it away. The scene cuts to Sylvester trying to battle the wind with an umbrella in his hand,
which unfortunately unfolds and pulls him back, even lifting him off the ground and into the air,
right over Angelina and Alice. It then cuts to Gordon standing in a siding, shutting his eyes as the
wind whistles around him, several barrels roll past him and a few leaves blow into his face ]

Gordon: Oooooooh, the indignity .

[ The scene cuts to Blitz and Exile waiting at a bus stop, having donned sweaters that match their
respective origins. Blitz shivers as the wind blows in his face ]

Blitz: Vrrrrrrrrr, of all days to go out, zis weather is horrible.

Exile: It is definiski getting chilly, reminds me of days back in Moscow.

Blitz: Even more cold, just what we’d need more of.

[ Several leaves blow into Blitz’s face, one of them getting into his mouth. He spits it out with a huff
]

Blitz: PHOOEY! Hooooo, it’s times like this when I miss summer.

Exile: Ah, I understand, gives you less room to show off.

Blitz: [ blushes ] That, that’s not it…well, not entirely.

Exile: Hehehe, I pulling tail, do not worry, we will be back in warm house sooner enough.

Blitz: Hmmmm, guess I’ll settle for you in the meantime.

[ Blitz leans down on Exile’s shoulder ]

Exile: Hmmmm…

[ A while passes through a transition, and still no bus has arrived ]

Exile: Hmph, where is that stupid bus, is fifteen minutes late!

[ At that moment, Duck arrives pulling Hannah behind him, having overheard their conversation.
The railway is only a few feet away from the road ]

Duck: If it’s the bus you’re wonderin’, I just saw what happened back there. Bulgy’s run a flat tire,
overloaded himself…again…ruddy git.

Blitz: Well, isn’t that just perfect ?

Exile: [ sighs ] Can you help pair of poor dogs out, we’re not exactly in the best of positions.

Blitz: I think mein paws have gone numb.

Duck: Oh, well, we could prolly give you a lift if ya’ want.

Blitz: Please ?

Exile: Don’t need to tell me twice.

[ The two walk over to the train and board Hannah, finding other passengers such as Doctor
Whooves, Pamela, Cruella, Loopy, Claude, Marian, Jenny, and Akela. They take their seats to the
right side as Duck begins to pull away ]

Blitz: When we get back, I’m going to dip my paws into some warm water.

Hannah: Oooooooooh, in that case, we should speed things up a bit.

Duck: [ cautiously ] Hannah, what are you playin’ a-

Hannah: C’mon, Duck, put the pedal to the metal and go, go, go !

[ Hannah surges into Duck, pushing the Pannier tank into going faster, and giving the passengers
inside an awful jolt, Exile falls back in his seat while Blitz lurches forward and bumps his nose on
the seat in front of him ]

Exile: Guh!
Blitz: OOH!

[ Hannah whoops as Duck tries to control the train’s speed, rocketing past Philip stopped at a
signal before they pull into Maple Station with a screech, causing the people standing on the
platform; Danny, Lady, Itchy, Belle, Priscilla, Penelope, and Daffy to back off ]

Hannah: HOHOHO, that was brilliant !

Duck: [ panting ] Hannah…how did I get stuck with you…?

[ The disoriented passengers depart from Hannah, Cruella in particular looking down at her
broken cigarette stick and shaking it furiously ]

Cruella: Bloody trains, bloody stupid trains !

Exile: [ groans while rubbing his head ] Why did we do this again…?

Blitz: [ rubbing his nose ] I don’t know, what I do know is that now I’m cold and sore. I’m not
riding in that again.

Duck: My deepest apologies, Hannah can be quite…excitable.

Blitz: Hmph!

[ Blitz turns his nose up and huffs into the station building, Exile following shortly behind, finding
the Doberman sitting on a bench with his arms crossed. The husky approaches him and sits down
to his right ]
Exile: What is up, you’re not usually this tense.

Blitz: It’s nothing, really, just everything that could go wrong has today.

Exile: Me thinks you just explained why you’re tense.

Blitz: I’m not tense, I’m just…hmmmmmmrph, it’s just that, today was supposed to be our day, we
haven’t gotten some alone time to ourselves in ages, we were so busy last week getting the house
renovated, we got called on some bogus mission that required the whole team be present, and
today, it’s windy as hell, I’ve had more leaves in my mouth than anything else, those pigeons
pecked at our feet on the bench, our bus was late, we got shaken up on a train, and now, we’re
stuck here till we can get a new ride home…

Exile: Well…at least I know what was bothering you…I admit, it wasn’t best of circumstances, but
I wanted to treat us regardless, I’m sorry if it no went according to plan…

Blitz: Oh…oh no, no, I’m sorry, I sounded bitchy back there…I sounded like my old hothead self,
god , that was pathetic…

[ Blitz buries his face in his paws ]

Blitz: I was taking my anger out on you when you didn’t deserve it, what is wrong with me…?

[ Exile gently puts a paw on Blitz’s face ]

Exile: Hey, do not worry, you were just speaking mind, I suppose it just one of those days…

Blitz: Yeah…still, sorry I snapped, mein Schatz…

Exile: Hey…come here, moy dorogoy…

[ Exile pulls Blitz’s head toward him with a gentle nudge, softly rubbing their noses together ]

Exile: The fact I’m spending time with you now is the only thing that matters…

Blitz: Hmmhmm, and here I thought being charismatic was my thing, hmmmmm…

[ Blitz rubs his muzzle against Exile as the husky gives a content murr ]

Exile: Hmmmmm, you’re not half bad at that…

Blitz: But of course, only the best, for the best, from the best.

Exile: Heh, in some past lifetime, I might have shotski that down, but current me has better taste
than that…

Blitz: For sure, mein Leibling…

[ At that moment, the door to the entrance flings open, causing a draft to enter, revealing Chance
and Jake, the former’s scarf flapping about in the breeze and into Jake’s face ]

Chance: Damn, it’s breezy out there!

Jake: Your scarf definitely gave me the memo.

Chance: Hehe, sorry about that, you know how this thing gets.

Jake: Don’t I know it…

[ Chance looks to his right to see Blitz and Exile sat down on the bench ]

Chance: Well, if it isn’t the lover birds, finally got some alone time, did we?

Exile: Could say the sameski for you.

Chance: Ah, well, you know me, always got my right hand on me.

[ Chance pulls Jake closer to him ]

Jake: Charming. You two got any plans?

Blitz: Depends, when’s the next train out?

Jake: Not for another half hour.

Blitz: In zat case, guess we’ll be sticking around for a while.

Exile: Well, I’m sure we can entertain ourselves in the meantime, five buckskis Furlong raids the
cafe for those sponge cakes.

Chance: [ off-screen ] You’re not that slim, you know!

Exile: [ sweatdrops ] Ah, fuck’s sake…

Blitz: Well, I don’t mind, you are very comfortable like that…

[ Blitz squeezes Exile’s arm ]

Exile: Heeeeeeey, you’re tempting me…

[ Exile gives a swish tickle to Blitz’s side as the Doberman puts a paw over his mouth to conceal a
snicker ]

Blitz: S-Stop, you know I’m-

Exile: -Ticklish there? Oh, I know , might help you loosen up a bit.

Blitz: Heeeeh, maybe not where everyone can see it?

Exile: Hmmmm…no.

[ Exile proceeds to tickle Blitz’s side again, the dark brown canine struggling to contain his
laughter ]

Blitz: HMMMMMHMHMHMHM, you sadistic, HEEEEEEEH!

Exile: There it is, that’s the smile I wanted to see.

Blitz: Oooooooh, you-

[ Blitz’s nose bumps against Exile’s as he faces toward him ]

Exile: Yes ?

Blitz: Hmmm, you sly dog…

Exile: Hmmhmm, you know it…

[ The scene cuts to Blitz opening the door to his and Exile’s apartment, flipping on the switch for
the lights. The blue husky then passes by him and around a corner. Blitz pauses and raises a brow
]

Blitz: Just what is he up to…?

[ Blitz walks up to see Exile taking something out of the cabinet ]

Blitz: What’s that you got there?

Exile: Oh, well, it was meant to be a surprise…

[ Exile turns around to show what appears to be a necklace of icicles ]

Blitz: Oh…you bought this?

Exile: Nyet, I made it.

Blitz: You…you made it?

Exile: But of course, since my thing is ice, I like to make things out of it, such as carvings,
sculptures, even necklaces.

[ Exile puts the necklace around Blitz’s neck, though the latter doesn’t shiver as if they were real ]

Blitz: Oh…it’s not chilly, how did you make it?

Exile: Weeeeeeell, I had a bit of helpski with da glass casing around them, I hope it’s your liking.

[ Blitz takes a look in the mirror right to him and holds the necklace up. He smiles contently ]

Blitz: It’s the greatest gift I could ever receive…

Exile: Besides me, of course…

Blitz: Hmmm, yes…

[ The two reach out to hold hands before a whistling gush of wind can be heard outside, pressing
against the door to the balcony. The two glance outside for a few seconds before turning back to
each other, heading over to the couch and leaning down on each other’s shoulders. Exile pulls a
blanket up to cover him and Blitz as the two settle in each other’s warmth, all while the wind
continues to blow outside with a pan out shot, a stray leaf causing the screen to cut to black ]

Character Guide:
Blitz, Exile - Road Rovers

Chance Furlong, Jake Clawson - Swat Kats

Cruella De Vil - 101 Dalmatians (1961)

Gordon, Duck, Hannah, Philip, Bulgy - Thomas and Friends

Akela - The Jungle Book

Angelina Mouseling, Alice Nimbletoes, Priscilla Pinkpaws, Penelope Pinkpaws - Angelina

Ballerina (2002)

Belle - Beauty and the Beast (1991)

Daffy Duck, Sylvester, Claude Cat - Looney Tunes

Danny Cat - Cats Don't Dance

Doctor Whooves, Lyra Heartstrings - My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic

Itchy Itchiford - All Dogs Go To Heaven (1989)

Jenny Wakeman - My Life as a Teenage Robot

Lady - Lady and the Tramp (1955)

Loopy De Loop - Loopy De Loop

Maid Marian - Robin Hood (1973)

Pamela Bondani - Patrol 03

Super Snooper - Snooper and Blabber

 Peace of Mind

Peace of Mind

[ The scene opens with a shot of Balto sitting at the top of a hill, looking out to the park below. It
was a slow and temperate evening as he had gotten off early from work and was now taking some
time off to enjoy the fresh air in solitude. He generally took pleasure in these moments, where
everything was still and peaceful, nothing but the sound of a light breeze brushing against the
grass, the far-off calls of birds, and the occasional sound of someone stepping on the stone
pavement at the bottom of the hill. Balto appeared to be lost in thought, it had been another
average day at the hospital, sorting out medicine and packages where they needed to go, the usual.
However, the encounter he’d had with Steele several months prior was still on his mind. The two
hadn’t spoken much since then, even when the city had its parade, so it was a surreal feeling
nonetheless ]

Balto: [ sighs ] I don’t know why I need to get worked up over that, in all honesty, it was a one-
time thing…

[ Even saying that, Balto feels his own tone is uncertain, his mind going back to the Malamute and
the scene of him offering to sort out the medicine replays in his head ]

Balto: “Um, Steele…thank you?”

Steele: [ almost hesitantly before turning away ] “Yeah, yeah, whatever…”

[ The scene flashes back to present day as Balto looks down to the bottom of the hill. Hakura and
Michiru are walking alongside each other as the latter leans contentedly on the former’s shoulder.
Another angle shows Scar and Shere Khan snoozing together on a bench, and then another shot of
Trixie and Starlight getting some popcorn from the stand run by Porky, before cutting back to
Balto looking to either side of himself ]

Balto: Am I…nah, nah, I’m not going there.

[ Balto stands up and begins to walk down the hill, trying not to pay attention to his surroundings
as he walks down the path ]

Balto: I just need some tea, I’ll prolly make some when I get home…might clear my head…

[ The scene cuts to Balto opening the door to his apartment and flicking on the light switch,
heading towards the kitchen as the shot quick-cuts between him fetching a pot, pouring the water
in, setting it on the stove, taking out a tea packet, putting it in the boiling water and then letting it
settle as he gets a mug from the cabinet. Balto pours the tea into the mug and then sits on the
couch before turning on the television. The current program is a panoramic view of a forest in
winter, mountains in the background ]

Balto: Huh…that takes me back…

[ The view of the forest is intercepted by the image of several wolves howling up at the full moon,
followed by what would be a moving drone shot of the snowy mountains, followed by a bird’s eye
view of a wolf pack running through the snow, the music is a mix of panpipes and drums, fitting to
a native setting. The visual is then intercepted again by the sound of barking, legs hitting the snow
at a constant rate, and two bright blue lights shining in the distance, before cutting to Balto
opening his eyes once more ]

Balto: Huh! Ah…oh…must have nodded off…

[ Balto looks toward the time, 10:17 at night, as shone by the sky now completely darkened. He
picks himself up from the couch and proceeds to head to his room, the scene cutting to the wolfdog
settling down for bed, wrapping himself under the covers and closing his eyes for a good night’s
sleep. The scene cuts to next morning as Balto walks into Evergreen Station, which is surprisingly
quiet from its normally busy state ]

Balto: Well, guess I’ll savor the peace in the meantime…

[ Balto goes over to a bench to sit down, leaning back as the only sounds in the area are the cars in
the distance and the occasional bird. The wolfdog slowly closes his eyes to enjoy the solitude…
before the sound of Gordon’s whistle echoes through the station, followed by the ground shaking
and people chattering. Balto’s eyes flash open to see the station suddenly packed, people running
to and from their trains, signals and points changing, engines coming in and out of the junction and
rumbling through the station; Gordon with the Express, James with red coaches, Emily with her
coaches, Henry with salt vans, Edward with coal trucks, Percy with mail vans, BoCo with oil
tankers, Murdoch with cattle vans, Samson with covered trucks, Bradford in tow at the back,
Rebecca with different Express coaches, Paxton with stone trucks, Stanley with flatbeds of pipes.
People rushing in front of Balto consist of blink and you miss moments of Salem, Fergus, Cindy,
Aisha, Hansel, Amy, Streaky, Rita, Badgerclops, William, I.M. Weasel, Maleficent, Jafar, Waul,
Cajun, Le Quack, Bon Bon, Aurora, Sly, Secret Squirrel, all as the images start to blur in front of
him through a cross fade, three signals changing from red to green, the clatter of rolling stock, and
the whistles of Edward, James, and Percy ]

Balto: Uhhhhhhhhh…perhaps I’ll go somewhere…somewhere less crowded …

[ Balto stands up and slips out the station entrance, leaving the noise behind as the scene
transitions to the harbor ]

Balto: Oooooooh, my god, what even was that? It’s like all hell broke loose back there…at least
the key isn’t too crowded today…

[ Balto goes to a bench to sit down, looking out towards the ocean as the water gently laps against
the pier. A seagull is heard cawing overhead, Balto doesn’t appear to mind much…until the cries
are heard in repeat, almost like an echo. The shot pans out to reveal several seagulls standing on
either side of the wolfdog ]

Balto: Um… go on, shoo, shoo!

[ The gulls fly off in different directions as Balto finds himself getting feathers dropped on him ]

Balto: PHEW! PAH!

[ At that moment, Top Hat, Warrior, Zorran, and Zug all pass on another, the railway tug hauling
Frank and Eddie, the harbor tug hauling a barge of scrap metal, and the switcher carrying a barge
of pipes, each sounding off their hooter, much to Balto’s chagrin ]

Balto: Okaaaaay, looks like I’ll need to find a new spot again .

[ Balto reluctantly stands up as the scene cuts to the park, the wolfdog finding a quiet spot on the
grass right under a tree ]

Balto: Aaaaaaaah, finally, peace and quiet, no trains, no boats, no traffic, no seagulls, no whistles,
just…me, myself, and I…

[ Balto props himself against the tree with a content sigh as the peace lasts…for a good few
seconds before it’s interrupted by the off-key notes of a trumpet, causing the lupine to cringe. He
looks to his left to see Sylvester trying to warm up with a trumpet…he rolls his eyes before the
sound of strings being tuned is heard from the other side, revealing Tom attempting to tune his
Bass ]

Balto: Are you freaking kidding me…?

[ Sylvester starts to play a rendition of the Looney Tunes signature theme while Tom begins to
string the tune he played in Solid Serenade. The two cats glance at each other and try to play each
other’s tune louder to drown out the other, all while Balto is shown becoming increasingly
frustrated, covering his ears until… ]

Balto: Oh, for crying out loud, ENOUGH! Have you all gone mad?! I can’t get an ounce of peace
up in here with all this frickin’ noise, and now I have to listen to this?!

[ Balto storms off, leaving Sylvester and Tom at a loss for words. Balto is then shown huffily sitting
down at the fountain, his paws on his face ]

Balto: I swear, if I have to hear an obnoxious sound one more time, I’m legitimately going to lose
it . Bah, city life sometimes…

?: Tell me about it.

Balto: Well, at least someone sees where… oooooooooooh …

[ The shot pans out to reveal Steele sitting about a foot or two away from Balto ]

Steele: Hmph, you sound disappointed.

Balto: ‘Disappointed’ doesn’t begin to scratch the surface, I’m just…I don’t know how to describe
it, it’s…complicated…and I don’t know if I should be telling you this…

Steele: Pfft, like anything’s gonna happen disclosing some personal shit to me, what do I care?

Balto: All the more reason why you wouldn’t understand.

Steele: I… haaaaaaaaugh , fine, I’ll be ‘courteous’, anything not to see you moping about.

Balto: Well, if you must know…I’ve been thinking a lot lately…about myself…about life…
about…you…

Steele: Got your attention that much, did I?

Balto: I mean, what happened a few months ago comes to mind…you remember, with the
medicine.

Steele: Ehhhhhhhhh, that was just me feeling generous that day, nothing to it.
Balto: I’m not so sure, you haven’t really been all that antagonistic to me in general, at least…not
like before.

Steele: Well…that’s cuz I got my own shit to deal with, I ain’t linked to the hip with whatever
you’re doing.

Balto: I’m aware…it’s just…looking around this place, I feel like…I’m only just realizing how
much things have changed…like, they’ve already happened, it’s just…coming to me in full force
now…and to be honest…I feel like there’s more in store for us…

Steele: What do you mean, this is a whole lot a’ cryptic shit you’re speakin’.

Balto: What I mean is…I feel like…we need to go somewhere, somewhere more fitting…

Steele: …Are you asking me out?

Balto: I think you need to see this too.

Steele: …What?

Balto: C’mon, follow me.

[ Balto begins to walk away, leaving Steele gobsmacked ]

Steele: What is that twerp talking about…buncha nonsense probably…[ the background is shown
moving behind Steele ]...and I’m following him, okay then… what am I doing ?

[ The scene cuts to the forest, panning down from the tall pines to reveal Balto coming out from
between two trees ]

Balto: This is it, this is what I was looking for. The forest…

[ Balto takes a whiff of the air and sighs contentedly ]

Balto: That’s better…it’s so tranquil here…peaceful…almost reminds me of…

[ Balto thinks back to the vision he saw, a replaying of the snowy forest from prior before it flashes
back to reality ]

…memories…

[ Steele appears from behind Balto ]

Steele: Mind telling me what we’re doing here, and how I got dragged into this?

Balto: Hmmm, last I checked, you didn’t have to follow me here, if you weren’t interested.

Steele: I… shut up .

Balto: Besides, you might see what I mean, I feel a connection here…this takes me back…I
remember when things didn’t look so busy…when things were simpler…

[ Balto walks up to a tall pine ]

Balto: The forest is something I’ve always been drawn to…whenever I think of it, I’m reminded of
where I came from…it has this air of…serenity…and freedom…you ever felt something like
that…?

Steele: Well…sorta, but how does…

Balto: I remember the days of when I’d run about the trees, dashing through the snow…reminded
of my lupine heritage…I’d come here sometimes to get away from it all…to clear my head and just
watch the trees over me…

Steele: I see….

Balto: Sometimes I wonder…if I should go back…do I really belong in that lifestyle…I’m grateful
for what I have, but…am I really…happy…and would anyone understand…?

Steele: …Perhaps…I’ve been in a similar state of mind…

Balto: Hmm?

Steele: Well, you know my rep speaks for itself, and so when that came to light, I became
isolated…the streets aren’t the nicest of places, but the forest…I don’t know how I did it, or why I
did it, but for a while, that was the one place I could go to…and to be honest, barring the fight for
survival…it was nice…I never thought much of my surroundings, they were always a blur when
I’d thunder down at top speed, no need to get distracted by the scenery…but, when you’re all alone
and you’ve got that around you…it starts to become an attachment, so to speak…

Balto: Steele…that’s the most poetic thing I’ve ever heard from you…

Steele: Really? Well, guess I’m just as well-spoken as always, though I guess you could say I’ve
also had similar feelings of satisfaction…makes sense for you, lupine blood and all, but for me,
what with my career and…other stuff, I’m not so sure…

Balto: Well…I’m not suggesting anything right off the bat…but perhaps, it’s something to
consider, for now, I’m content with admiring nature’s beauty…

Steele: …Ya’ know, I will admit, it ain’t half bad to look at.

[ Steele moves forward, but trips over a root and lurges forward, colliding with Balto. The two fall
to the ground and realize just how close they are to each other, a small hue of red appearing on
their faces ]

Steele: Uh-AHEM-I think I tripped…

Balto: Yeah, I-I noticed…

Steele: Yeeeeeah…I should prolly get off you.

Balto: If you could, yeah…

[ Steele picks himself up while Balto gets back upright as well ]

Steele: Sooooooooo…you doin’ anything later?

Balto: Well, I didn’t really have any plans, you?

Steele: Eh, I didn’t really have anything going on…what say to eating out?

Balto: I wouldn’t mind…hmhm, now look who’s asking who out?

Steele: SSSSShush, and even then, you’d be getting a good deal coming from me.

Balto: Ooooh, I don’t doubt it…

[ As the two begin to walk off, the sound of a howl catches their attention, particularly Balto as his
ear flaps. He looks back and gives a smile before turning back as the shot pans up to get a view
from the top of the trees ]

Character Guide:

Balto, Steele - Balto (1995)

Aisha - Winx Club

Amy Rose - Sonic the Hedgehog

Aurora, Mali - Sleeping Beauty (1959)

Badgerclops - Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart

Cajun Fox, Le Quack - Courage the Cowardly Dog

Cat R. Waul - An American Tail: Fievel Goes West (1991)

Cindy Bear - The Yogi Bear Show

Fergus, Hansel - 101 Dalmatian Street

Haruka Tenoh/Sailor Uranus, Michiru Kaioh/Sailor Neptune - Pretty Guardian Sailor

Moon
I.M. Weasel - I Am Weasel

Jafar - Aladdin (1992)

Porky Pig, Sylvester - Looney Tunes

Rita - Oliver and Company (1988)

Salem Saberhagen - Sabrina the Teenage Witch

Scar - The Lion King (1994)

Secret Squirrel - Secret Squirrel

Shere Khan - The Jungle Book (1967)

Sly Cooper - Sly Cooper

Starlight Glimmer, Trixie Lulamoon, Bon Bon - My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic

Streaky - Krypto the Superdog

Tom Cat - Tom and Jerry

William Longtail - Angelina Ballerina (2002)

Edward, Henry, Gordon, James, Percy, Emily, Rebecca, Murdoch, Stanley, Samson, BoCo,
Paxton, Bradford - Thomas and Friends
Top Hat, Warrior, Zorran, Zug, Frank, Eddie - TUGS
 Showers

Showers

[ The scene opens with a shot of the evening sky before panning down from a cliffside, a lone
figure walking along the otherwise lonely beach. The figure is revealed to be Lapis Lazuli as she
stops and sits on the sand, looking out towards the ocean. A light breeze hangs in the air with
nothing but the sand and sea for company ]

Lapis: Ironic, isn’t it…?

[ Lapis thinks to herself, the beach is a particular place for her to visit whenever she needed some
time to herself, being close to the water and all…of course, for as much as the ocean connected
with her, it also had the tendency to remind her of…less than pleasurable events. She looks down
at the water lapping on the shore, lightly at first…until feeling a chill as it splashes against her feet
]

Lapis: Vrrrrrrrrrr, need to back up a bit…

[ Lapis moves away from the water before she bumps into something. She pauses, there wasn’t a
rock behind her…she looks back and sees something she didn’t expect…nor hoped to expect ]

Jasper: Hey…

Lapis: [ flatly ] Hey…

[ Lapis stands up, her face looking soured ]

Lapis: You know if I didn’t know any better, I’d say you were stalking me.

Jasper: I’d hardly call it stalking, more like-

Lapis: Stalking?

Jasper: See, that’s why, you’d never let me get a word in edgewise.

Lapis: [ sighs ] What do you want, Jasper?

Jasper: What, we can’t have a normal conversation together? Don’t tell me you’re still hung up on
that.

Lapis: So what if I am, I have no obligation to forget about it, and neither do you.

Jasper: It’s been ages since then, I’d have thought you would have moved on from then.

Lapis: To an extent, you’re not wrong, but I don’t see why you need to follow me everywhere I
go.

Jasper: Who said I was following you, last I checked, we haven’t spoken since the fire, the same
one I rescued you from.
Lapis: Do not hold that over my head, I saw what you did, but I’m not required to do as you please.

Jasper: I’m not even asking much, like a simple ‘thank you’ would suffice.

Lapis: You know what would also suffice, taking back what happened, oh wait, we can’t do that,
now can we?

Jasper: UGH, will you stop reminding me, I was there, we were literally together when it
happened!

Lapis: Yeah, and you didn’t show any regret for it, just ‘I learned how good fusion is, let’s fuse
again to charge my power craze!’

Jasper: Hey, I know I screwed up with that one, I’ve learned since then, why can’t you see that?!

Lapis: Because it took you this long to acknowledge it?! I don’t owe you anything, we spend so
much time apart and then you just expect me to take you back in open arms?! NO, can’t you see I
want to forget that, forget ALL of it!

Jasper: Fuck’s sake, I’m not the same person as I was back then! If I could take it back, I would!

Lapis: Well, you can’t! And now we’re both living with that ordeal and you think if you save me,
that we could start anew, we could put the past behind us…

Jasper: I’m not asking us to fuse again, is that all you think I want from you?!
Lapis: It’s all you wanted from me, you thought I was into that shit, that I liked being Malachite?!
Well, I…

[ Lapis hisses as she shuts her eyes, sprouting her wings and taking off into the sky ]

Jasper: Lapis!

[ Jasper reaches out as the clouds above begin to overtake her, cutting back to Lapis who still has
her eyes shut before opening them to half-lids ]

Lapis: You wouldn’t understand…

[ Lapis touches onto the ground as thunder sounds above her…the rain gently starting to drip as
she solemnly walks through the street. The rain has gotten heavier as she begins to run, panting as
tears begin to stream down her face. She reaches a lone phone booth and shelters herself in it,
leaning against the wall ]

Lapis: …Damn it, god damn it!!!

[ Lapis pounds her hand against the wall before slipping down to the floor, her hands in her eyes
as she begins to sob ]

Lapis: To think I have the gall…the gall…

[ Lapis goes back to sobbing as the rain continues to pelt outside the phone booth, no one else is
out on the streets, only the lamposts provide light to the damp roads. The blue gem tries to stand
up as she reaches for the phone, dialing in a number and waiting for a response ]

Peridot: [ on the other end ] Hello?

Lapis: Peridot…?

Peridot: Oh, hey, Lapis, good to see ya’, I was just working on a new meep-morp and-

Lapis: Yes, yes, that, that’s nice, that’s… nice …

Peridot: Sorry, got a little excited there, how are you doing…Lapis…Lapis?

Lapis: Can I stay with you?

Peridot: Oh, well, sure, you can come over, is everything alright?

Lapis: Hmmmmmmmmm…

Peridot: Um…Lapis? Lap-

[ Lapis hangs up the phone before pressing her to it ]

Lapis: God, I’m so pathetic…

[ A loud boom of thunder rumbles outside the booth before it cuts to a knock at the door. Peridot
goes to open it, revealing a soaking wet Lapis on the other end, still looking miserable as ever ]

Peridot: Oh my god, Lapis! C’mon, come in, come in!

[ Peridot pulls Lapis inside and shuts the door as the two enter the living room ]

Peridot: Here, take a seat…you don’t look so good…

Lapis: [ flatly ] Noooooooo, what gave it away…?

Peridot: Well, I just…did something happen?

Lapis: …Yes.

Peridot: Do you…wanna talk about it?

Lapis: …No.

Peridot: Oh…do you need something, eat, drink…?

Lapis: …Sure.

Peridot: Okay…anything specific?

Lapis: …Got any water?

Peridot: Oh, sure, just hang on for a sec…

[ Peridot goes into the kitchen to pour a glass of water before returning to the living room, handing
Lapis the glass ]

Peridot: Here…

[ Lapis silently takes the glass and drinks before setting it down on the table ]
Peridot: Better?

Lapis: …A little.

Peridot: So…you wanna talk at all, or…?

Lapis: It’s…complicated…

Peridot: I see…well, we don’t have to talk or anything, we can just…sit here, ya’ know…?

[ Lapis looks out the window, the rain pelting against it outside as a crack of thunder rumbles. She
sighs before turning back to Peridot ]

Lapis: I’ve been running away from it for so long…even now, I can’t move on…

Peridot: Um…what exactly are you referring to…wait, this isn’t something I did, is it?

Lapis: Well…not exactly…you didn’t see it…but…you remember Malachite?

Peridot: Well…you told me about it…I’m sorry you had to go through it…

Lapis: That’s the thing…I resent what happened, I wanted no part of it, I never wanted to be fused
in the first place and…and yet…I liked it…it was so…wrong, but it also felt so…right…when we
were together, two gems as one…the endurance…the stress…the pain…it was like nothing I’d
ever felt before…she wanted power…I held both of us down…heh…hehe…I relished in keeping
her as mine, she wouldn’t let me, I wouldn’t let her go, all that back and forth, it was so toxic and
yet so exhilarating....and every time I look at her…I’m reminded of that…that filth …that creation
that shouldn’t have been…a reminder of my sick and twisted desires…heeeeeehehehe, and you
know what’s funny? I was made out as some hapless victim, I was just helpess when…I knew what
I was doing…and Jasper knew, she knew …I didn’t let her forget it, and I’m never letting myself
forget it…

[ By this point, tears have begun to well up in Lapis’ eyes once more as Peridot continues to listen,
disturbed by the blue gem’s tone, her shifting of a scowl to a grin to a scowl again, her hair
becoming more disheveled ]

…and that’s why I snapped, I fucked snapped …because I can’t get over it…even when she’s not
done anything to me…I keep shunning her because when you’ve seen the shit I’ve gone through…
you don’t forget…you never forget…maybe I’m just nuts, maybe I’m just so used to being a
victim that I think I have the gall to act like I’m better than her…even when I’m the one acting like
a bitch …

[ At that moment, Lapis dashes toward the bathroom, leaving Peridot stunned, slamming the door
shut and leaping into the shower, turning the water on instantly and leaning against the wall…
Peridot cautiously steps behind the bathroom door, hearing a mix of sobbing and laughing coming
from the other side, accompanied by the sound of water hitting the floor ]

Lapis: Aaaaaaaaaaaah…haha, haaaaaaaah…

Peridot: L…Lapis…?

[ The scene cuts back to Lapis sliding down to the floor, her expression looking broken as she lets
the water trickle down her. It then cuts to a flash of lightning as a lone figure stands on the pier
amidst the empty harbor. The close-up reveals Jasper, standing in the middle of the downpour as it
continues to fall on her, the orange gem’s long white hair soaked and water dripping down her
face and body. She grips onto the railing as another boom of thunder sounds, gritting her teeth ]

Jasper: RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

[ Jasper pounds her fists on the concrete as a bolt of lightning flashes, looking up, her expression a
mix of anger and desperation ]

Jasper: FUCKING DAMN IT! Why can’t I just…why can’t I just have something go right for
once…am I just meant to suffer eternally…I’ve hurt…and been hurt…look at me…so pathetic…
it’s what I deserve…no one to turn to…not even after…

[ Jasper tries to prevent a tear escaping her eye, but it falls anyway ]

Stop! STOP IT! You’re stronger than that! You can…

[ Another flash of lightning happens overhead ]

…be alone…

[ The shot pans out to showcase Jasper’s solitude in the ongoing storm, no one else is around, no
person, train, or boat…just her… ]

[ The scene cuts back to Lapis finally stepping out from the shower, looking herself in the mirror ]

Lapis: [ sighs ] Pathetic…

[ She opens the door to see Peridot having sat on the other side as she were expecting her ]

Peridot: Lapis…are you…okay now…?

[ Lapis says nothing, she just walks by the green gem, into the living room and flops on the couch.
Peridot watches on, feeling helpless in this situation ]

Peridot: What am I gonna do…what can I do…?

[ Hesitantly, Peridot tries to approach Lapis, not sure of how to comfort her…until it comes to
her…Peridot sits on the other end of the couch, putting a hand down to Lapis’ back and rubbing it
gently…the blue gem turns her head to see it ]

Lapis: Wha…?

Peridot: It’s okay…I’m here…honestly, I don’t think you’re…well, a bitch…we’ve all done
things we’re not proud of…I would know, and while I’ve not gone through…quite the things you
have…I can sympathize…I’ll stick by you…whatever you need…

[ Peridot gives a kind smile, Lapis doesn’t quite smile back, but her expression suggests
appreciation, letting the green gem continue to rub her back as she finally settles down ]

Lapis: Perhaps…I needed that…and I need to do…what needs to be done…

The scene cuts to outside the window as the storm continues before it transitions to the next day.
The storm has passed, but clouds still hang in the air. Peridot and Lapis are shown leaving the
building ]
Lapis: Um…thank you…for letting me stay the night…

Peridot: Of course, anything for you.

Lapis: Yeah…

Peridot: You gonna be alright…?

Lapis: …Can you come with me? I think I’ll prefer having some company…

Peridot: Oh, sure, whatever you want…you planned on going somewhere?

Lapis: …I think I wanna go visit the harbor.

Peridot: Then let’s go…

[ The scene cuts to the two gems walking alongside the quay, Lapis looking out towards the ocean
with a sigh ]

Lapis: You know…it’s peaceful at least…

[ Lapis turns her head and in the distance, not too far from where she and Peridot are standing is
Jasper, laying down on a bench sideways. An awkward silence ensues as they don’t move…until
Lapis slowly makes her way over to the orange gem, her eyes staring aimlessly as another person
steps in front of her ]

Peridot: Oh my…

Lapis: You’ve really hit rock bottom, haven’t you?

Jasper: Not like you look any better…

Lapis: I would argue that, but…[ sighs ]...I’d just look like a hypocrite…did you spend the night
like this…?

Jasper: Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm…

Lapis: …I’ll take that as a yes…it was a rough night for me as well…though I guess…I had
someone beside me at least…

[ Lapis looks back at Peridot who has cautiously moved forward, looking unsure between her and
Jasper ]

Jasper: Nothing new…at least people give a damn about you…can hardly say the same for
myself…

Lapis: Perhaps, you could see it that way…however, it’d be unfair to keep you in this position…
especially given…our history…we’ve both hurt…and been hurt…we know it…and…we should at
least try…to repair the damage…

[ Lapis puts her hand on Jasper’s, the latter’s eyes widening in shock ]

You shouldn’t have to feel solely responsible…I might have run away before…suppressed what I
was truly thinking…but now…while we may be on thin ice, I don’t want to suffer anymore…and I
don’t want you to suffer anymore…

Jasper: I…Lapis…

Lapis: Shhhhh…it might be a journey…but if we’re going to move forward, better late than
never…so…what do you say…?

[ Silence hovers over the two gems, Peridot watching in equally awkward silence as Jasper looks
at Lapis and then at her hand…before she puts her own on the blue gem’s ]

Jasper: I’m in…

[ Lapis nods as the shot pans out from the three in their current positions ]

Character Guide:

Lapis Lazuli, Peridot, Jasper - Steven Universe

 Starstruck

Starstruck

[ The opening shot is accompanied by the background music fitting of a Western showdown,
panning over a field of grass as the sun is shown peaking over the horizon, the sky orange as a
rattle is heard within the music. Suddenly, a silhouette jumps over a rock before landing on its feet,
followed by a shot of the figure running while its body is still shrouded in shadows, traveling at
supersonic speed as they head towards a narrow gorge. The figure doesn’t slow down, in fact, runs
right towards the ravine before leaping off in slow motion. In the sun’s light, the figure is revealed
as Thunderbolt touching down on the other side seamlessly before continuing to run. The scene
then cuts to the bottom of a train racing down the tracks, carrying several carriages and a van at
the front as Thunderbolt appears from the top of a cliff face. He proceeds to run towards the train
as it rounds a curve, about to go into a tunnel. The German Shepard runs towards the top of the
tunnel and jumps down onto the second car on the train, ducking as it whooshes into the tunnel. He
proceeds to crawl onto the van and open the hatch centered in the middle, slowly going inside, and
hiding behind several crates as several masked figures stand guard in front of a hostage, face
covered via mask, and tied up in a chair via rope. Thunderbolt jumps down from his spot and
quickly attacks the guards, putting them all to the ground before turning to the hostage…right as
the click of a gun is heard from behind, another silhouetted figure being revealed ]

?: Ah-ah-ah, this bounty’s mine…I always come back when you least expect it, so why don’t we
end this, here and now…?

Thunderbolt: Funny you say that…when we all know how this goes…

?: In that case…[ the figure steps out from the shadows, revealing himself as Fat Cat ]...let’s make
things more interesting …

[ Thunderbolt kicks the pistol out of Fat Cat’s hand as the two begin to clash in hand to hand
combat, before the feline is pinned to the wall ]

Thunderbolt: Had enough?

Fat Cat: Fah! Not on your life!

Thunderbolt: Alright then.

[ Thunderbolt flings Fat Cat to the other end of the box car, knocking him out before tending to the
hostage ]

Thunderbolt: Don’t worry, I gotcha’.

[ Thunderbolt unties the hostage from the chair and lifts up the mask covering their face, Patch to
be exact. At that moment, another click sounds, this one akin to a clapperboard ]

?: Cut! That’s a wrap!

[ The shot pans out to reveal an elaborate boxcar setup, a makeshift design with a camera towards
Fat Cat’s end of the wall, another camera where Thunderbolt had come through the hatch, and the
door to the van is open to allow the tracking camera to shift between Thunderbolt and Fat Cat, the
shot also revealing Donald as the engine pulling the train and inside the coaches are Pete, Lance,
Amethyst, Blaze, Louie, and Vinyl, having donned costumes to fit the environment. Amidst the
camera crew featuring recolors of certain characters; a green Jinks, blue Cindy, Pink Pete, a
blonde version of Ariel with her hair in a ponytail, an orange Rainbow Dash with magenta hair,
and a creme furred Hunter donning a white shirt, jeans, and a red hat, are Hoity Toity and Photo
Finish, sitting in the director’s chairs, the former holding up a megaphone ]

Hoity Toity: I say, I always knew I could be a fashion critic and a film critic at the same time, it
definitely came in handy in taking creative control over this little show.

Photo Finish: Vith my cinematography, zis show has captured da’ magicks unlike eva’ before,
lookit him, dere’s mein star!

Thunderbolt: Well, it’s just another day in the life of Thunderbolt; world renowned hero of
television! Nothing’s too good for me and my wonderful directors…oh, and of course, my fellow
crewmates.

[ Patch comes running up to the larger canine ]

Patch: Thunderbolt, Thunderbolt! Did you see how I nailed that role as a hostage?!

Thunderbolt: You sure did, come ‘ere, ya’ lil daredevil!

[ Thunderbolt picks up Patch and gives him a noogie on the head ]

Patch: Hehehe, h-hey, my head fur!

[ The scene cuts back to the set where the masked guards are revealed, Roscoe, DeSoto, Si, and Am
taking off their masks while Fat Cat meticulously dusts himself off, grabbing the fake pistol off the
floor ]

Fat Cat: So long as he doesn’t set my tail on fire… again , I’ll let him live another day.

Roscoe: Speak for yourself, this mask is fuckin’ hard to breathe through.

Fat Cat: Well, I think it suits, being a man from the hood and all.

DeSoto: The hell you implyin’, bitch ?

Roscoe: Naaaaaaah, sure, you’re right.

DeSoto: What?

Roscoe: Maybe next time, we’ll fit him in a drag suit, being a man who’s been duped by that shit. [
winks ]

[ Fat Cat sweatdrops as DeSoto mimicks Roscoe’s smirk ]

Fat Cat: I, I have no idea what you mean.

Roscoe: Oh, sure, ya’ don’t, you’d make for a fiiiiiiine slut.

DeSoto: Then it’d be even between you and them lil rodents.

Roscoe: Then we’d get a piece a’ that-

Fat Cat: SSSSSSSShutupshutupshutup!

[ Si and Am slide up behind Fat Cat with pure mischief on their faces ]

Si: Liar, liar.

Am: Pants on fire.

Si: Or in his case, ass on fire.

Am: Cuz he’s bottomless.

Fat Cat: SSSSSSSSSSScrew all of you…

[ The scene cuts back to Thunderbolt with the directors ]

Thunderbolt: So, I take it the next shoot’ll be routine, a daring rescue; I swiftly maneuver past the
bad guy, get the kid, and save the day? Got it all down to a tee.

Hoity: Oh, trust me, we’ve got something very interesting planned for the next installment.

Photo: Indeed, ‘ve’re finalizing it as ‘ve speak, but you ‘vill be da’ first one to know about it, ja?

Thunderbolt: Well, in the meantime, I’ll be in the trailer if ya’ need me, gotta prim myself to keep
this face lookin’ sharp…

[ As Thunderbolt walks away from the two directors, they glance at each other before putting down
their glasses and leaning in so only they can hear ]

Photo: You did finalize ze’ big reveal, recht?

Hoity: Oh, trust me, when I got in contact, I snagged that token. This’ll make excellent television.

Photo: Hmmhmm, quite.

[ The scene cuts to the inside of Thunderbolt’s trailer, retaining the same appearance as it did
from the sequel with not much having changed, apart from the addition of a few new pictures of
Patch scattered around. Said pup has accompanied the Shepard as he swishes his legs on the
couch before looking over at a picture sitting on the window frame and picking it up before
examining it ]

Patch: Thunderbolt?

[ Thunderbolt’s voice comes from the inside of a closet, the sound of clothes rustling or being
moved on the racks being heard as well ]

Thunderbolt: Yeah?

Patch: I’m curious, who’s this dog next to you? He sorta looks like you.

Thunderbolt: Ooooooh, that . He was my protege, starred in a similar show to my own, matter of
fact.

Patch: Oh…what was his name?

[ Thunderbolt comes out of the closet, having donned a crimson red robe, and sits down opposite
Patch ]

Thunderbolt: They called him Flash, he was part of a show that was shot in the states, while my
show was shot in England. I taught him a few tips and tricks, as well as not to worry about the
cameras catching ‘certain details’.

[ A flashback plays in black and white with an old-timey piano melody to accompany it, detailing
Thunderbolt’s description before the camera pans down to reality ]

Patch: You mean not being able to tell when someone’s acting as a stunt double?

[ Patch quirks his brow up cheekily as Thunderbolt scratches the back of his head with a
sweatdrop ]

Thunderbolt: Heheheeeeeeee, funny, kid.

Patch: You know, I think I remember Chip and Dale mentioning someone like this, I never knew
he studied under you though, that’s impressive.

Thunderbolt: Weeeeeeell, it’s a knack, though trust me, hehe, I got a few people saying he was a
copy and I didn’t know when…heeeeeeeh, I, I knew the whole thing and gave him my blessing,
oooooooh, that was a trip.

Patch: Hehe, yeah…

[ Patch looks over and sees a picture frame sitting right in the middle of a pair of books on a shelf,
Thunderbolt standing with a familiar face; a Welsh Corgi donning a necklace with a lightning bolt
on it ]

Patch: Um, Thunderbolt?

Thunderbolt: Yeah?

Patch: You remember, before I began working with you…Lil’ Lightning?

[ Thunderbolt’s face drops, his grin becoming a frown and an almost uncomfortable expression
appears on his face. Patch notices this and regrets asking the question ]

Patch: I, I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to-

Thunderbolt: Nono, it’s fine, kid, ya’ didn’t mean anything by it. Yeah, I remember, I mean, I
worked with the guy, just kinda ironic thinking back on it. At first, it was business as usual, the
show thought it would get too generic with just me saving the day, so they scouted sidekicks so I’d
have someone to work alongside. We through quite a few picks, some had potential, others not so
much, others TOO much.

[ Another flashback plays as Thunderbolt stands next to several candidates as they alternate from
shot to shot, the Shepard’s position staying the same throughout with his face changing at each
newbie, from a Terrier, to a Dachshund, to a Great Dane, to a Border Collie, to finally settling on
a Corgi ]

Out of the picks, he was definitely keen on proving himself, and to his credit, Lightning was pretty
flexible. At times, I was sure he was tryna’ one me up with all that showin’ off. I mean, I can’t cry
foul, I like to make a spectacle myself. For a while, we played our roles straight, I was the dashing
and courageous hero, while he was my energetic and sometimes footloose sidekick.

[ Several instances of what would have played on Thunderbolt’s show are displayed, the German
Shepard leaping over a gorge while Lil’ Lightning leaps over a rock, both standing on top of a
moving train, and a scene of the Corgi struggling through a creek while Thunderbolt casually
walks through it ]

Off-set, we had a professional relationship, we’d pose for photo-ops, tour around the country, and
got sponsored by big names like Cadbury, Pedigree, Whiskas. As you can imagine, since my face
was the star, I was swarmed with press releases and paparazzi, like, it was definitely a challenge to
keep those fangirls, and fanboys of course, under control, though when it came to Lightning…he
tended to beeeeeee…overshadowed, and…I will admit, I kinda played a role in that…

[ The paparazzi scene from the sequel is played, with several cuts to get the core reactions, namely
with the fangirls dissing Lightning and Thunder’s comment, returning to reality as the Shepard
cringes at the memory ]

Ehhhhhhhhhh, wrong place and wrong time…I mean, I considered him a friend regardless, and I
didn’t mistreat him or anything, at least I thought so, but I guess all he got sick of playing second
best and being in my shadow, which is why he tricked me into thinking I was being replaced and…
well, you know the rest…

Patch: Yeah…I know what he did was wrong, but…I could see why he did it…I know it’s been a
while, but I haven’t seen him much since. I wonder if he got out on bail.

Thunderbolt: You’d be correct and…it’s ironic, but I…kinda had a hand in it.

Patch: Wait, really? I never knew that.

Thunderbolt: Well, I’d hardly be able to tell you with a straight face, given what happened, but
we reached an agreement after a long bit of discussion, and he was bailed out. We didn’t say much,
we were still bitter over the incident and now…well, he’s been a ghost for the most part. I’ve not
seen him in a good while…guess that’s how it’ll be…

Patch: …I’m sorry, Thunderbolt.

Thunderbolt: There’s no need to apologize, kid, what happened doesn’t matter now, and hey, I got
you as my new sideman, didn’t I?

Patch: Hehe, yeah, and I like it, I know it’s all staged, but to work alongside you, I could never
imagine anything better.

Thunderbolt: Ayyyyyyye, you’re gettin’ all sappy on me, pup.

[ Thunderbolt pulls Patch into a noogie once more as the Dalmatian giggles under him. The scene
cuts to outside of the trailer as the noise continues on inside, the crew are shown getting ready for
the shoot the following day, while Hoity and Photo Finish are looking over the script ]

Photo: Hoho, yes, zis ‘vill be our best show yet.

Hoity: You know audiences, they crave the unexpected, this’ll be one to remember.

[ As the next day rolls around, the film crew has set up the next scene to take place, Donald having
arranged the same train as before as he backs into position. A grey version of Yogi donning a red
hat is shown rolling a trolley with boxes on it as Thunderbolt sits in his chair, drinking something
pink. He then overhears Hoity and Photo’s voices coming from behind one of the trailers and his
curiosity gets the better of him as he hears the two laughing ]

Thunderbolt: Wonder what’s got them all giddy.

[ The German Shepard stands up and follows the sound of the directors’ voices, propping up
behind the trailer to eavesdrop ]

Hoity: I told you I knew how to make a scene dramatic.

Photo: ‘Ze prodigal son returns, as our special returnee and maybe, something more.

[ Thunderbolt quirks a brow at this ]

Thunderbolt: What on Earth are they-

[ The two ponies suddenly appear in front of the Shepard causing him to jump ]

Thunderbolt: GEH!

Photo: Curious, aren’t ‘ve?

Thunderbolt: Um, heeeeey, you two, uh, what was that you were talking about?

Hoity: Well, we were in the talks of having a special guest star in today’s episode, a blast from the
past, you could call it.

Thunderbolt: Really, gonna clue me in on who is it?

Photo: ‘Vell’, perhaps zis ‘vill incite a few memories.

[ The light blue mare whistles and from behind the two steps- ]

Thunderbolt: [ coughs ] Lightning?!

Lightning: Hi…

Hoity: Well, what do you think, genius, isn’t it?

Thunderbolt: I, I’m sorry, this is the guest reveal?!

Photo: Of course, bringing back an old face hooks audiences on ‘zat sweet, sweet nostalgia,
especially when he’s a former co-star.

Thunderbolt: When were you two going to tell me about this, I thought I was a priority memo.

Photo: And spoil ‘ze surprise? Nein , now I’m sure you two have quite a bit of catching up to do,
you carry on and be ready on our cue.

[ As the two directors walk away, Thunderbolt is left alone with Lightning ]

Thunderbolt: Uh…hey, how’s it goin’?

Lightning: Well, I’m living, aren’t I?

Thunderbolt: Yeah, that’s good, good, soooooo…been up to anything lately?

Lightning: Not really, just been in the background a lot, nothing new.

Thunderbolt: Ah…ya’ know, we could…well, we could…ya’ know…

Lightning: No, I don’t, and quite frankly, it doesn’t matter.

Thunderbolt: Well…this is awkward, but…I’m not opposed to seeing you back here.

Lightning: Really? I’d think you wouldn’t want me anywhere near a set.

Thunderbolt: It’s been years since the incident, I’m not gonna hold a grudge for that long. Surely,
you’re still not bitter.

Lightning: Perhaps, not as much as I was before, though given our barely existent communication,
it’s not surprising.

Thunderbolt: You’re at least looking forward to being back in the spotlight, aren’t you? They
wouldn’t have brought you in otherwise…barring giving me whiplash.

Lightning: I’m just gonna read my lines, and fade into the background once more, just like old
times.

Thunderbolt: Is there anything that’ll get you out of this mood, I don’t know what you want from
me.

Lightning: There is one thing…think you can turn back time, undo all the spotlight stealing, and
not shafting me as a means of protecting your precious image? That’s what I want, oh, wait, that’s
right, it ain’t gonna happen, all I know is this will change nothing between us, absolutely nothing .
You’ll still be at the top as some great fuckin’ star while I make my one-off appearance and then
go back to being the washed up has-been, that’s just how it goes.

Thunderbolt: Lightning, do you think I want you to suffer? I don’t, I never have, even when you
backstabbed me and everyone else, I still had the decency to bail you out, I had every reason not to
give you mercy, but I did it regardless because I felt bad for you.

Lightning: Oh, did ya’ now? Where was that side of “feeling bad” when you’d soak up all the
attention from those whores while I got nothing but hazing? You even said it yourself ‘sorry, bud,
but the fans just aren’t interested in the sidekick’, I didn’t make that up, you literally said that, right
to my face! And that wasn’t the only instance, oh no, no, see, I had to put up with all that second
best crap for ages , and no one cared how I felt, not even you!

[ By this point, Lightning and Thunder’s voices have risen up to the point where the film crew and
actors can hear them and silently listen in, Hoity Toity and Photo Finish in particular listening
with their glasses pulled up ]

Thunderbolt: I would have done something if only you’d come to me sooner! All you had to do
was talk !

Lightning: And what good would that do?! You were still acting like you were some legit hero
and didn’t have stunt doubles, what does that say?!

Thunderbolt: I…I didn’t want you to come here to fight, can we just have a normal conversation,
without all this drama?

Lightning: Oh sure, as if that isn’t exactly what they want, I knew I’d be dragged into some
debacle with you, cuz that’s all there is left for me…

[ Lightning turns his head away sharply, shutting his eyes tight, as if looking like he were about to
cry ]

My entire name just means mud now…and nothing’s gonna change that…just, I can’t…I can’t look
at you…

[ The Corgi storms off to the nearest door, opens it, and shuts it, not realizing he just went into
Thunderbolt’s trailer as the German Shepard looks on, a stunned expression on his face ]

Thunderbolt: Uh, that’s my…

[ The area goes into an awkward silence for a few seconds…before it cuts to inside of the trailer,
Lightning down on his knees as he stares straight ahead, the focus being on the same image from
the shelf; him and Thunder posed together for a photo-op…the Corgi clenches his fist and pounds
the floor ]

Lightning: GAWD!

[ Thunderbolt slowly opens the door from behind and sees Lightning in his current position ]

Thunderbolt: Lightning…?

[ The Corgi slowly turns his head, revealing tears trickling down his face ]

Lightning: I was stupid…so stupid…that role was my whole life…and it was all ruined…ya’
know the worst part about it…I know it was my fault…I screwed up everything…I just wanted to
prove you all wrong…I wanted to be seen as a star, no matter the cost…and look where it got me…
I fell from grace like a fucking rock…and in trying to replace you, I got replaced…I was in such a
downward spiral afterwards, I couldn’t be seen in public without being ridiculed…I was so, so
angry at you, the crew, and those goddamn Dalmatians…and… myself …I ruined my own life…I
shoulda just held my tongue and pretended everything was alright, maybe then I wouldn’t have all
this weight on my shoulders…I almost had people killed , Thunderbolt…you know how that feels?
Knowing you could have taken away lives just for a fucking camera…hehe…
heheheheheheeeeeeeeeh, god, I’m so fucking pitiful…

[ As Lightning continues to laugh and cry at the same time, Thunderbolt can only watch with a
solemn expression. In that moment, the corgi’s facade had been broken; a shattered individual
finally letting out all their repression…the Shepard feels a strong pange of guilt in his stomach
seeing his former co-star like this…as the Corgi faces away, Thunder slowly comes closer toward
him…kneels down…and puts his arms around his body…Lightning looks down in shock ]

Lightning: Wha…what are you doing…?

Thunderbolt: I just…wanna hold you…

Lightning: I…let go…I don’t deserve this…

Thunderbolt: Shhhhh…it’s okay…I’m here…

Lightning: No…no, stop…I don’t need your pity, I don’t need anyone’s pity, I just…

[ Lightning trails off as he opts to merely sob as Thunderbolt continues to hold him gently, slowly
rubbing the top of the smaller canine’s head ]

Thunderbolt: Lightning…

Lightning: [ sniffs ] Yeah…?

Thunderbolt: Please…let’s not fight anymore…I’m willing to put the past behind us, if you
will…

[ Lightning meekly looks up at the taller canine ]

Lightning: Ah…I’m sorry…I’m so sorry…I didn’t know how to speak my feelings…

Thunderbolt: And I didn’t know a thing about empathy…till I learned it the hard way…I should
have done more for you, been there when you needed it…we can’t change what happened…but
maybe…we can at least try now…

[ Lightning wipes a tear from his eye ]

Lightning: But…what about everyone else…how can I-

Thunderbolt: I’m sure if you showed them this side of you, they’d see the change…all it takes is a
little push…

[ Lightning and Thunderbolt sit in silence for a few moments…before the Corgi hugs the Shepard
tightly, giving a small whine as he does so ]

Lightning: Thunderbolt…?
Thunderbolt: Yeah…?

Lightning: …Thank you.

Thunderbolt: Hmm…

[ The two canines slowly pick themselves off the floor ]

Thunderbolt: You gonna be alright?

Lightning: I think so…guess I’d better read the script and see what my role is…I suppose any
screentime is something…

Thunderbolt: Hey, at least you’ll give it your all, I’m sure.

Lightning: Yeah…

Thunderbolt: C’mooooooon, gimme a smile, I know ya’ can.

Lightning: Hmmmmm…

[ Lightning manages to quirk his lips into a small smile. Thunderbolt opens the door for the two to
walk out from the trailer, the shot panning out to reveal Hoity and Photo standing right next to the
trailer ]

Thunderbolt: [ sweatdrops ] Were you two eavesdropping on us?

[ Photo Finish lifts up her glasses to show tears in her eyes ]

Photo: Zat ‘vas beautiful …

[ Hoity Toity lifts his glasses up as well, tears welled in his eyes ]

Hoity: [ sniffs ] Yes, tugs at the heartstrings…

[ Lightning quirks a brow ]

Lightning: You’ve got some strange directors…

Thunderbolt: Yep, I know…if you two would excuse us?

[ Thunderbolt closes the door, much to Lightning’s surprise ]

Lightning: What are you-

Thunderbolt: The shoot can wait, right now, I wanna catch up with my old partner, no scripts, no
sets, just the two of us.

[ Lightning smiles, more confidently this time ]

Lightning: I wouldn’t mind that…

[ The scene transitions to after the shoot has concluded, with Thunderbolt and Lightning watching
the footage in the trailer. The screen plays a scene of the Shepard standing in a bar before it cuts
to a figure entering the establishment, Thunderbolt turning around and being shocked at
Lightning’s appearance ]

Thunderbolt: How ironic, I had the same reaction before that was shot.

Lightning: I didn’t come off as too theatrical there, did I?

Thunderbolt: Nah, you pulled it off like you alway did, that said, I think I’m gonna have a talk
with those directors…

Lightning: Meaning…?

Thunderbolt: For your ‘guest appearance’ to become something more permanent.

Lightning: Oh, OH, you, you don’t have to do that, I’m-

Thunderbolt: It’s the least I can do to make it up to you, I wanna relive those days, only this time,
you’re my equal, as opposed to just a sidekick.

[ Lightning’s face flushes a bright shade of red ]

Lightning: You…you’re real corny sometimes, ya’ know that?

Thunderbolt: I know, but when it concerns you, that’s where I wanna make right.
Lightning: Yeah…

[ As the two continue to watch the footage, Lightning leans his head on Thunderbolt’s shoulder,
with the Shepard returning the gesture ]

Character Guide:

Lil' Lightning, Thunderbolt, Patch - 101 Dalmatians (1961)/Patch's London Adventure

(2003)

Photo Finish, Hoity Toity, Vinyl Scratch - My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic

Fat Cat, Flash - Chip and Dale: Rescue Rangers

Roscoe, DeSoto - Oliver and Company (1988)

Si, Am - Lady and the Tramp (1955)

Amethyst - Steven Universe

Blaze - Sonic the Hedgehog

Lance - All Dogs Go To Heaven (1989)/All Dogs Go To Heaven: The Series

Louie - The Jungle Book (1967)

Pete Puma - Looney Tunes

Donald - Thomas and Friends

Chip and Dale - Disney/Chip and Dale: Rescue Rangers

 Trivia Troubles

Trivia Troubles

[ The scene opens with a shot of the junkyard as Buster is shown moving several bits of metal into
place on a pile, ready to be melted down and turned into something new. The Rotterman is usually
seen as someone who only lives on the wild side of things, with a tough as hell attitude to boot.
This is mostly true, as shown by him flipping up a rusty metal disk and then bending it, the disk
giving a screech which causes Douglas, who had brought the train of scrap, to wince nearby. The
scene cuts to Buster arriving at Tramp’s apartment where the Schnauzer is sitting on the steps,
awaiting the former’s arrival after another day of work ]

Tramp: Why, helluuuuuu, how’s the old grind treating you?

Buster: The usual; picking up scrap, putting it into piles, throwing them into the furnace, enduring
one of Chance’s “Scaredy Cat” sessions on the telly, you?

Tramp: Well, I’m glad you asked, something very interesting happened to me today, I was at the
Sweet Shop earlier today when several crates of jam fell in front of the shop and splattered
everywhere, including a few people nearby. I was one of the lucky ones and you’ll never guess
who was doing delivery that day.

Buster: Let me guess; his name starts with a B, he’s an orange bobcat, and he somehow has a
position on the police force.

Tramp: Yeeeeeep, it was Bonkers.

[ A quick flashback displays the events; the broken crates, several shattered jars of jam, Bonkers in
particular being covered in grape, strawberry, and apricot, while other characters like Rarity,
Honest John, Aladdin, Madoka, and Musa have sustained stains on their clothes, looking none too
amused before the scene cuts back to the canines ]

Tramp: Don’t know who thought it was a good idea to have him of all people in charge of
delivery…and then I realized, never mind, Muriel’s the one who runs that shop, of course…so, ya’
got any plans for the weekend?
Buster: Not really, might watch a movie on TV or something.

Tramp: M’kay…isn’t trivia night on this week?

Buster: Oh, I’m not going.

Tramp: Wait, what? Didn’t you tell me you always go to that?

Buster: [ sighs ] Well, if you must know, it has to do with what happened last week.

Tramp: Sooooo, what happened?

[ The scene transitions to a flashback, showing a banner reading “Porky’s Puzzling Prizes” with
the bottom reading “Sponsored by A.C.M.E” panning down to reveal the pig standing on a podium
with a clipboard in hand ]

Porky: Alllllright, everyone, de-de-the last category is movies.

[ The scene cuts to Buster standing behind a table ]

Buster: Okay, guys, final cata’gory, are you ready?

[ What some might not know about Buster is that he’s fairly good at trivia, but always has to carry
his teammates. The shot pans over to Steele standing next to Buster, the Malamute generally being
so full of himself that he thought he knew more than everyone. The shot then pans over to Pamela
sitting next to Steele, the orange feline generally not paying much attention to the quiz unless she
thought the question was related to something only she knew ]

Porky: Who played C-C-Carrie White in de-de-the 1976 film be-be-by Brian De Palma?

Buster: Oh, dis one’s easy .

Pamela: Oh, I got it, Sigourney Weaver!

Steele: SHHHH, don’t give it away!

Buster: I’m not puttin’ that down, I’m puttin’ in the right answer.

[ Buster scribbles the answer down on a flashcard ]

Buster: Steele, go turn our answer in.

[ Steele walks off ]

Pamela: Bring us back more nachos, I need comfort food to deal with our losing streak.

Buster: We wouldn’t be havin’ a losing streak ta’ begin with if ya’ two didn’t suck so much at
trivia.

Pamela: I’m just saying that Sigourney Weaver never lets me down.

Buster: I’d be more inclined to believe you…if ya’ didn’t put fuckin’ Sigourney Weaver down for
half our answers!

Pamela: HEY…don’t you dare insult my icon.

[ Pamela pulls out a picture frame of the actress in question seemingly out of thin air ]

Porky: And the answer is, as Captain Hook’s Pe-Pe-Pirate Crew got it; Sissy Spacek!

Buster: [ as Steele returns with the nachos ] Yes , I totally nailed that one.

Steele: Ah, damn it, why didn’t ya’ say that sooner?

Buster: Whatcha’ talkin’ about, that’s the answer I wrote?

Steele: Oh, I changed it to Sigourney Weaver.

Buster: Why the fuck would you do that?!

Steele: What? You heard the confidence in her voice, and Weaver’s a film icon.

Buster: [ with a visible vein on his forehead ] Haaaaaaaaaugh, you’re both goddamn morons.
Pamela: Hey, don’t you take that tone with me, I can put you down for this, I have the authority!

Buster: What authority, that of a mere traffic warden?

Pamela: SHUT UP!

Porky: And now, the scores at the end of de-de-de-this round are as follows; i-i-in second place
with 15 points is…The Wildcats!

Steele: [ to Pamela ] This is the last time you get to pick the name.

Pamela: Well, it’s a better name than “Ice Bites”, that’s for sure.

Porky: And in first place, we-we-we-with a perfect score of 60 points iiiiiiis…Captain Hook’s
Pirate Crew…again…what is it, the fifth time in a row now?

[ The shot cuts to Captain Hook, Grimhilde, and Jafar sitting at another table ]

Hook: YES! In your faces, you flea-ridden furbags! HEHEHEHEHE!

[ Buster glares with a groan before the scene transitions back to present day ]

Tramp: Wow…that bad, is it?

Buster: Yep, I know, my team sucks, I’d go back if only I didn’t have to face that stupid Hook and
his crew.

Tramp: Well, as much as I’d like to help, I’ve got other things going on this weekend.

Buster: Like what?

Tramp: Pidge needs me to move some stuff around her house, and then I’m working overtime in
the evening.

Buster: Overtime where?

Tramp: Oooooooh, would you look at the time, I have to go now, see ya’!

[ Tramp jets out of the room leaving Buster stunned ]

Buster: …I think I can gather where.

[ The scene cuts to Buster walking down the street, passing by Lady and Jinks on the other side
before coming up to sit down at a bench, ringing up Steele on his phone to try and have another
shot at trivia. Steele appears through a split-screen on his own phone ]

Steele: Yeah?

Buster: Yo, Steele, I’m getting the trivia team back together. Where are you?

Steele: I’m at the Cornershop ‘Price and Co.’

Buster: Wait…that’s right across the-

[ The shot goes back to full screen, revealing Steele right on the other side of the street, opposite
Buster as Shining Armor and Pearl walk on either side ]

Buster: -how convenient…

Steele: Well, I’m here, aren’t I?

Buster: Yeah, now we just need to find Pam and we’ve got the whole team set.

[ The aforementioned cat lady comes rolling in on a pair of skates out of control ]

Pamela: SHITSHITSHIT, OUTTA THE WAY!

[ Judy and Amy hop out of the way as Pamela skirts in between the two canines, knocking them to
the ground before running into a lamppost and calling on her back, pointing up at the skates ]

Pamela: Oooooooooooooh…I’m going to kill Wordsworth for this!

[ The scene cuts to the three having arranged a spot in the park for a meeting ]

Steele: Do I even wanna know what happened back there?

Pamela: Those stupid Cadillac Cats tricked me out of my heels, if I was still Chief of Police, I’d
bury their asses in jail.

Buster: Sure, whatever…anyway, you’re probably wondering why I’ve called you here today.

Steele: I mean, I already know, so only she’s out of the loop.

Pamela: Are you finally stepping down and letting me take over the reins on this group?

Buster: No way in hell would I arrange a meeting just for that.

Steele: Nah, we both know he’d sooner pick me over you anyway, we’re tight.

Pamela: Suck up.

Buster: Hello? Earth to Imbeciles? I’m talking about Trivia Night, c’mon, it was obvious …
besides, neither of you would be qualified to lead given your track records

Steele: Oh, screw you!

?: Did I hear something about trivia?

[ The shot suddenly pans to the right, revealing Tod sitting a few feet away from the trio ]

Buster: Yeah, what about it?

Tod: Well, I was wondering if you needed an extra player, I’m pretty good at that game and I’m
free this weekend.

Buster: …Tod, don’t take this the wrong way…but I’d have a better chance winning with these
two high on crack cocaine than I would with you.

Tod: Hey!

Buster: Just sayin’, you make these guys look like Albert Einstein.
Tod: [ sighs ] Fine, I’ll go…

[ Tod walks dejectedly away ]

Steele: Seriously, ya’ want us to enter that thing again? Face it, we suck, well, I’m still special, but
collectively, we suck.

Pamela: Hate to admit it, but he’s right, we were behind by more than half the points.

Buster: Okay, I know it wasn’t our best game-

Steele: Uhhhhhhhh, about that, it kinda waaaaaaas…

Buster: Well, it’s not helped by the fact the pair of you suck at this game, BUT, that’s going to
change startin’ now. We’ve got two days until the match, so we’re going to train like we’ve neva’
trained before.

Pamela: How so?

Buster: Oh, you’ll see.

[ The scene flips to show the trio in a different location, in front of a TV screen ]

Pamela: What is this again?

Buster: [ holds up a disc ] It’s actually all the world’s knowledge compressed into a single DVD.

Steele: All the world’s knowledge?

Buster: Even down to explicit films.

Steele: Niiiice…

[ Buster slots the disc into the player as it begins to load up…only to a screen reading
“Unreadable Disc” ]

Buster: Oh, come on!

Steele: I told ya’ you shoulda sprung for the multiregion player.

Buster: It was more expensive, though.

Steele: Yeah, but ya’ get more use out of it.

Pamela: I think there’s older versions of that player too.

Buster: Okay, so I made a bad investment, but let’s not forget the main issue at hand; showin’ up
Hook’s team.

Pamela: Ugh, can’t believe we have to lose to that goatee redcoated clod.

Steele: We outta show up his smugness, I say we put coffee power in his cannons.

Pamela: …Or alternavitely, we could scratch his boat up and have him get lost at sea, I’m
surprised you didn’t come up with that… oh wait …
Steele: …

Buster: Pam, I don’t give you credit much, but that burn was solid.

Steele: Asshole.

Buster: Neva’theless, we still need to disc-

?: Well, well, well.

Buster: Oh, god no .

[ The shot pans out to reveal Captain Hook standing a few feet away with a smug look on his face ]

Hook: Helluuuu, Buster.

Buster: Hmmmmmrph…Hook.

Hook: Pamela.

Pamela: Hmph!

Hook: Steele.

Steele: Bitch.

Hook: Okay, whatever, anyways , are you ready for me to kick your fuzzy behinds in the trivia
contest this Sunday?

Buster: That’s what you think because we’re gonna win this one!

Pamela: We’ll wipe the floor with you!

Hook: HUH! That’s unlikely, I’m smarter than all of you put together, I don’t even need a team! In
fact, the only reason I still have one is because the rules state you need a team of three players.

Buster: Don’t you pull that shit on me!

Hook: Hmmmmm…let’s say we make this game more interesting.

Buster: You puttin’ a wager on the table?

Hook: Exactly .

Buster: Right, if our team wins, you have to dress up in a frilly pink skirt for a month.

Hook: Ooooooh, you play dirty, but if I win, you have to look like you came out of the Kricfalsui
style.

Steele: Deal!

Buster: WHAT?!

Hook: Right then, see you on Sunday.

[ Hook walks away as Buster and Pamela stare ahead with shrunken pupils…before the latter
smacks Steele at the back of his head ]

Pamela: YOU IDIOT! Do you realize what you just agreed to?!

Steele: It was heat of the moment!

Pamela: If we lose this match, we’ll look like freaks for a whole year, we’ll look like… them …

[ The camera cuts to a crooked poster of Ren and Stimpy covered in splotches ]
Steele: Oh…oh god …we’ll look hideous …

[ A thought bubble produces a blurred image of what the three would look like in the style of John
K., before chibified faces of the three slide up moaning in horror, instantly cutting back to reality
before the full resolution can be seen ]

Buster: [ inhales…and then exhales ] Okay…it’s fine…we just need to train extra hard now…

Steele: Hoooooboi, we’re not gonna have a montage, are we?

Buster: No, only as a final resort, if it comes to that. Now before we start, are there any questions?

Tod: I have a question.

Steele: Where the hell did you come from?!

[ The scene cuts to the trio standing before Angelina and Alice as a means of help ]

Angelina: Okay, you three, listen up, we’re going to ask you a few simple questions, and you try
and answer them. Simple enough, it’ll be child’s play. [ holds up a flashcard ] Okay, who played
Katharine in the film Henry V?

Steele: Oh, I know this one! Uh, Emma Stone?

Angelina: No, it’s Emma Thompson .

Steele: Damn, wrong Emma!

Alice: [ looks at her own flashcard ] Next question; who was the actress who played Professor
Sybill Trelawney in the Harry Potter series?

Pamela: Um, Judi Dench?

Alice: Sorry, it was Emma Thompson.

Angelina: [ sighs ] Okay , who was the-

Buster: Waitwaitwait, hold the phone, is every answer on these questions just gonna be Emma
Thompson?

[ The two mice awkwardly glance at each other ]

Alice: …It didn’t occur to us till now…but yes.

Angelina: Yeeeeeah.

Buster: [ sighs ] Great.

[ The scene cuts to the trio inside Doggie Daddy’s home as he stands in front of an easel with the
front page reading “How Well Can You Art?” ]

Doggie: Okay, I’m gonna test ya’ knowledge on guessin’ what dese art pieces are, now den…

[ Doggie removes the first page to show a concept art sketch of Robin ]

…who’s dis?

Pamela: Oh, that one’s easy, Robin, you can tell based on the clothing.

Doggie: Hehe, right on da’ dot. Next question…

[ Once again, the orange Dachsund flips the page to show a sketch of Tom Sawyer ]

…where’s this from?

Steele: I dunno, some Disney crap or whatever.

Doggie: Nope, das incorrect, it’s Tom Sawyer.

Steele: What’s the difference? They’re basically the same thing.

Doggie: …How?

Steele: Well, for starters, they look kinda look same for the time period.

Doggie: These look nothing alike, not even the backgrounds are the same, this style isn’t exclusive
to Disney, ya’ know!

Steele: I mean, it’s more than can be said for limited animation -

Doggie: Get out.

[ The scene cuts to the sound of a door being slammed with the trio now outside ]

Buster: Do you really believe Tom Sawyer’s Disney and they look the same?

Steele: Nah, I just like pissing him off.

[ Buster and Pamela sweatdrop ]

Pamela: This is taking too long, can we just get on with the montage?

Buster: [ sighs ] Might as well.

[ As James rushes past with a whoosh of steam, an “Eye of the Tiger” montage begins to play over
the trio; first with Buster listing several questions on a whiteboard such as “Betty Buckley played
two characters in the Carrie series, Sonic’s design was based off Felix the Cat, Dom DeLuise is
the most recurring actor in Don Bluth projects, Total Drama Island was originally called Camp
TV, Johnny Whipcrack Test”, before flipping the board revealing a drawing of his own behind
titled “Chocolate Cake”, his face flushing before turning to Pamela and Steele, the former
glancing over at the latter who’s snickering before it cuts to a freeze frame of Buster spanking
Steele. It then cuts to Pamela reading a book about Hollywood stars, not looking where she’s going
until she runs into the back of Bugs, tripping over him. It then cuts to Steele with his eyes glued to
another book as he skims through the pages before cutting to Buster examining a bottle of Coke
with a question written on the back; “Is the Bermuda Triangle cursed?” The Rotterman opens the
bottle with the cap revealed “It’s a conspiracy, man!”, looking back at the bottle with an
unamused expression. It then cuts to Buster going into “Oak Public Library” and coming out with
a selection of books, followed by Pamela going into “Archie’s” and picking out comics and DVDs,
followed by Steele going into “Full Exposure” to select explicit mangas and films ]

Steele: Okay, that took…a while, but I feel like I’ve learned a few things.

Pamela: Surprisingly, I feel like I can ace any question so long as it’s related to media.

Buster: Ya’ know, I’m proud enough of the process we’ve made, now let’s go sign up.

[ The scene cuts to the sign up desk ]

Buster: What do ya’ mean we’re one player short?!

Steele: You working two jobs at once?

Balto: Oh, this is just a temporary position for the event, I do planners as well, but yeah, you need
four players for the final match. Since they’re building this up as being ‘the big one’, a fourth
player will make the stakes higher.

Pamela: Sounds like a cope-out to makes thing harder.

Balto: I don’t make the rules, they do, it’s weird, I know.

Buster: [ sighs ] God’s sake…

Balto: Sorry…

[ The scene transitions to the trio outside of “The Olden Days” with Robin and Little John walking
past on one side while Pongo and Setsuna walk past on the other ]

Buster: Okaaaaaaaay, because a’ some last minute bullshit, we need a fourth player.

[ At that moment, Tod walks in from the side of the building ]

Tod: Hey, guys, I heard about the-

Buster: No!

Tod: Okay…

Buster: Okay, we could ask Tramp, but last I checked, he was still busy doing whatever.

Pamela: [ to Steele ] What about one of the guys from your old team, the names, uhhhh, Kaltag,
Nikki, Star?

Steele: Let me describe each by a single word and you’ll see why none of them qualify; shrewd,
brash, and mental.

[ A screencap of each member is shown accompanied by a ding each time ]

Pamela: Isn’t that the pot calling the kettle black?

Steele: Might wanna look in the mirror on that one. What about Charlie, surely he could get us the
numbers.

Buster: How convenient trivia night falls on the same time as his poker night…wait…I have an
idea, you two hang on.

[ As Buster walks off, Pamela and Steele glance at each confused while Thomas and Bunnie walk
behind them. It then cuts to an airfield where several planes are flying about, one in particular
comes onto the ground with a hard landing as Buster arrives, the pilot being the very person he
was looking for…to an extent; Don Karnage ]

Karnage: And of course, the great Don Karnage strikes de landing again!

Buster: Oh, god…AHEM!

Karnage: What is it that you be wanting?

Buster: Listen, this is more out of necessity than anything else, but we need a fourth player for our
trivia team and…[ sighs ]...I was wondering if ya’ be up for joing us.

Karnage: Well, well, well, seems someone needs a hand from the grrrrrrreat Don Karnage.

Buster: Yeah, yeah, we-

Karnage: It’s no surprise, really, anyone would be honored to come to me in their dearest hour.

Buster: I-

Karnage: Of course, I would only lend my services to those with the highest-

Buster: STOP INTERRUPTING ME! Will you help us or not?

Karnage: Hmph, you have some nerve speaking back to me, why should I join you and your little
gang?

Buster: We’re going up against Captain Hook, and our lives are on the-

Karnage: WAIT! Did you say… Hook ?

Buster: Huh, that got your attention, didn’t it?

Karnage: Esa perra babosa y engañosa bastarda…to have him lose would give me de greatest
satisfaction…I’m in.

Buster: Oh, yes, I knew I’d reel you in.

Karnage: On ONE condition…I decide the team name, yes no?

Buster: [ mutters ] So long as it’s nothing about pirates…

[ The scene transitions to the big night as both team are gathered at their respective tables ]

Buster: Okay, this is it, everyone, are you ready?

Steele: Hell yeah!

Pamela: It’s in the bag!

Porky: Welcome back te-te-te-to Puzzling Prizes! Once again; i-i-it’s Captain Hook’s Pirate Crew
versus…[ looks down at the clipboard ]...yeah, I’m na-na-not gonna read that.

Karnage: [ off-screen ] READ IT!

Porky: [ sighs ] The Gangbangers…

Karnage: Los Pandilleros, haha!

Porky: Yes, yes, re-re-real funny, however , if the fourth member of the Pirate Crew doesn’t show
up in five minutes, de-de-de-they’ll have to forefeit.

Hook: Oh, he’ll be here shortly, hmmhmmhmm.

[ At that moment, someone steps through the doors and everyone on the Gangbangers has their
mouth agape ]

Buster: What the?!

Pamela: No way!

[ Stepping up to Hook’s table…is Tod, grinning smugly at Buster ]

Tod: Well, Buster, it looks as if-

Hook: Quiet, you! You’re not supposed to talk, you’re meant to be seen, not heard, understand ?

Tod: …Yes, sir.

Porky: Alright, le-le-let the game begin! Okay, buzz if you know it, who wa-wa-was the first
character created by Walt Disney?

Buster: …It wasn’t Mickey, I know that.

Steele: I thought it was Oswald…no, wait, it was Pete, right?

Buster: Ooooooh, we’re so fucked .

[ Pamela buzzes in ]

Pamela: It was Julius the Cat!

Porky: That’s correct, first point goes to your team!

[ The scoreboard shows 1-0 ]

Steele: Nice save.

Porky: Who was the first final girl?

[ Buster buzzes in ]

Buster: Lila Crane from Psycho!

Porky: That’s correct!

[ The scoreboard updates to 11-10 ]

Porky: What was the first feature-length animated movie?

[ Hook buzzes in ]

Hook: I believe it was Snow White!

Porky: Correct!

[ The scoreboard updates to 11-11 ]

Porky: What was Don Bluth’s first original film?

[ Pamela buzzes in ]

Pamela: Banjo the Woodpile Cat!

Porky: Correct!

[ The scoreboard updates to 12-11 ]

Porky: Who wrote “The Three Musketeers”?

[ Hook buzzes in ]

Hook: Why, Alexandre Dumas, of course!

Porky: Got it!

[ The scoreboard updates to 12-12 ]

Porky: Who played Paul Vitti in the film “Analyze This”?

[ Steele buzzes in ]

Steele: Robert De Niro!

Porky: Right on the mark!

[ The scoreboard updates to 13-12 ]

Porky: Who was the first cartoon character to be created?

[ Hook buzzes in ]
Hook: Twas Felix the Cat!

Porky: Bingo!

[ The scoreboard updates to 13-13 ]

Porky: Who played Mrs. Doubtfire?

[ Karnage buzzes in ]

Karnage: De grrrrreat Robin Williams!

Porky: Another point for you!

[ The scoreboard updates to 14-13 ]

Porky: What was Stephen King’s first story?

[ Hook buzzes in ]

Hook: The Glass Floor!

Porky: Correct!

[ The scoreboard updates to 14-14, then to 24-21, then to 27-32, then to 37-33, then to 42-45, then
to 57-55, and finally 59-59 ]

Porky: Okay, te-te-the Pirate Crew and the…Gang are tied up.

Karnage: Aye, sórdido zumbido! Se llama los pandilleros, ¡hazlo bien!

Porky: I’m ignoring you. Anyway, onto the fe-fe-final question! Aaaaand, to make things
interesting, the person who answers wrong le-le-loses five points, so whoever gets this one wins
the whole thing!

Hook: Pah, I’m on a streak, this’ll be no trouble at all!

Porky: The final question…is Laurie Strode related to Michael Myers?

[ Everyone pauses ]

Buster: C’mon, it can’t be that hard.

Steele: It’s a trick question, I don’t know which canon they’re referring to!

Karnage: There is more than one, no?

Buster: Ooooooh, god, we are sooooooo sunk in shit! Well, I guess I’ll have to say goodbye to this
beautiful face.

Steele: I’ll never be able to look in a mirror again , let alone show my face in public.

Pamela: Wait, Hook’s not answering either. In fact, he looks completely clueless.

[ Hook is looking visibly tense as he struggles to come to an answer ]

Hook: Uhhhh…oh, um…oooooooh, bugger…

Porky: Next ten seconds, I’ll need an answer.

[ Tod buzzes in ]

Tod: She’s not, it was never part of the original story.

Hook: Hold up, that’s not our answer! [ to Tod ] What the hell are you doing?!

Tod: Answering the question and winning the game. The sibling twist wasn’t part of the director’s
vision and they retconned it in the new series.

Hook: Our arrangement was that you sit here and not say anything! I answer the questions!

Tod: Well, yeah, but you didn’t answer the question.

Jafar: Pathetic, we’re one point from winning and you’re holding us back.

Grimhilde: We can never get a word in with you!

Hook: Why, I feed you all afterwards, don’t I?

Grimhilde: You make us pay for it, why, I shouldn’t be lowering myself to such a disgusting
level!

Jafar: I should have known this would be a disaster.

Porky: Pirates, I need your official answer!

Hook: Well, it, it’s not what he said!

Porky: Th-Th-Then what is it?

Hook: I request a different question!

Porky: You can’t have a different question.

Hook: Formal protest!

Porky: De-De-Denied.

Hook: Informal protest!

Porky: Denied. I need your official answer.

Hook: Bacon and eggs!

Porky: We-We-Well, that’s too bad because your teammate’s answer was correct.

Hook: W-Weeeeell, that’s just your opinion!

Porky: Okay, just for that, I’m de-de-deducting five points from your team.

[ The scoreboard updates to 59-54 ]

Porky: Which means, the winners by default, are-

Buster: Hang on, before we’re crowned as the winners, I just want to ask; Hook, is proving you
can single-handedly carry a team so important that you’d lose by yourself instead of win as a team?

Hook: …I don’t understand the question.

Buster: Alright, go head.

Porky: Okay, ahem , as I was saying, the winners by default are the Gang Guys and Gals!

Karnage: Wrong name, but still, VENGEANCE, HAHAHA, ¡tú, chico cojo de mierda de polla
que mira el culo oxidado!

[ Buster, Steele, and Pamela high-five each other as a group while Tod gives a clap towards the
other team, Grimhilde and Jafar watch with indifference as Hook sulks in his seat, focused on
Karnage flipping him off, accompanied by the background cheers of an audience. The scene cuts to
the next day where the quartet has gathered just outside of the forest with Tod, Angelina, Alice,
Doggie Daddy, Tramp, and Balto to show off the trophy ]

Buster: Take a good look, this is what victory looks like.

Tramp: Hmmmmm, not bad, tough guy, I only just managed to catch the show.

Balto: I saw it from the backseats, you all played a good game.

Steele: Hehe, I knew I could ace any dumb old trivia game, we wiped the floor with those bitches .

Pamela: Well, mostly one bitch, whoooooo I imagine is doing his part of the wager right about
now.

[ At that moment, Hook walks into view, wearing a frilly pink skirt and shoes, an unflattering look
on him to say for sure ]

Hook: You might think you’ve won, but everyone knows that I’m the rightful winner!

Buster: Buuuuut we won.

Hook: Only because you stopped the ballot box!

Buster: The hell are you talkin’ about, it was a trivia game, not an election.

Hook: Gaaaah, that’s what you want me to think, I should have that trophy!

Steele: You lost, we won, get over it.

Hook: Neva’ ! Scrrrrrrrew you all!

[ Hook huffs off as everyone watches on unamused ]

Pamela: Pfft, scrub.

Tod: I hate that guy.

Buster: Me too…say, Tod, I think I misjudged you earlier. You’re better at trivia than I thought,
how would you like ta’ be part of my team going forward?

Tod: Oh…it’d be an honor !

Tramp: Hmmmmm, I suppose there’s room for me as well?

Buster: Oh, I’ll make room for you, in more ways than one. [ winks ] For now, I’d say we make a
toast to a bonfire, who’s with me?

[ Everyone else gives a sound of agreement as they head into the forest as the camera pans
upward, a crow flying over the camera as it flaps to black ]

Character Guide:

Buster, Tramp, Lady - Lady and the Tramp (1955) / Scamp's Adventure (2001)

Steele, Balto, Kaltag, Nikki, Star - Balto (1995)

Pamela Bondani - Patrol 03

Captain Hook - Peter Pan (1953)

Tod - The Fox and The Hound (1981)

Don Karnage - Talespin

Porky Pig, Bugs Bunny - Looney Tunes

Angelina Mouseling, Alice Nimbletoes - Angelina Ballerina (2002)

Doggie Daddy - The Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy Show

Grimhilde/The Evil Queen, Snow White - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
Jafar, Aladdin - Aladdin (1992)

Bonkers - Bonkers

Robin Hood, Little John - Robin Hood (1973)

Amy Rose, Bunnie Rabbot - Sonic the Hedgehog

Honest John - Pinocchio (1940)

Jinks - Pixie, Dixie, and Mr. Jinks

Judy Hopps - Zootopia (2016)

Madoka Kaname - Madoka Magica

Musa - Winx Club

Pearl - Steven Universe

Pongo - 101 Dalmatians (1961)

Rarity, Shining Armor - My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic

Setsuna Meioh (Sailor Pluto) - Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon

Thomas O'Malley - The Aristocats (1970)

James, Douglas - Thomas and Friends

Ren, Stimpy - Ren and Stimpy

Tom Sawyer - Tom Sawyer (2000)

Chance Furlong - Swat Kats

Charlie Barkin - All Dogs Go To Heaven (1989)

Muriel Bagge - Courage the Cowardly Dog

Wordsworth - Heathcliff and the Cadillac Cats

 Riverbed

Riverbed

[ The scene opens with a cold evening at Maple Station. The Christmas spirit is in full swing as the
building is decked out in fairy lights, garland, wreathes, and a Christmas tree placed on the end of
the platform. The atmosphere is calm as some of the people waiting for the train share laughs and
jokes with one another, those being Top Cat and Dodger, while Krystal, Shining Armor,
Cinderella, Tibbs, Granny, and Francis stand nearby awaiting their ride, Edward in the
background is sitting in a shed with a wreath in between his buffers ]

Top Cat: Surprised you’re not wearing a red suit, woulda’ gone well with that bandana.

Dodger: Ah no, I’m leaving the suit for Einstein, he looks more the part than me, “ho-ho-ho!”

[ The two chuckle as Top Cat suddenly gets an idea, taking off the Santa hat he’s wearing and
putting it on an unsuspecting Big Mac with his back turned ]

Top Cat: Now all that’s missin’ is the beard.

Dodger: Dunno, perhaps a little more padding on the waist line’ll do too.

[ Top Cat and Dodger snicker once more, even some of the bystanders give a chuckle as the large
red stallion looks away with his usual neutral expression, the camera panning over to Madoka
giving a chuckle herself as she stands next to Homura ]

Madoka: I think it looks nice on him.

Homura: You’ve said that about everyone wearing the same hat.

Madoka: Including you.

[ Madoka flashes a cheeky grin as Homura looks away with a slight huff ]

Homura: Very funny.

Madoka: Oh, I didn’t mean any offense by it, Homura. You don’t look half bad with it.

Homura: Hmmmmmmm…thanks, I guess.

Madoka: What about the station, doesn’t it look festive with all the decorations?

Homura: It’s…nice, a lot of places look like it.

Madoka: Yeah, it’s one of my favorite parts of Christmas, everything just looks more…magical,
like all these lights are little colorful stars…and everyone seems happier, like…Christmas brings
people together…

Homura: …Yeah…just like us.

Madoka: Hmmhmm, of course, I know it might not mean much to you, but I do want you to have a
happy Christmas.

Homura: Hmmmm…Christmas never was much of a thing for me…not since the deal was struck
anyway…

Madoka: Oh…yeah…well, let’s not think about that, let’s instead think of…cookies, snowmen,
mistletoe.

[ Homura’s face gains a slight hue of red at the mention of the latter ]

Homura: Y-Yeah, mistletoe…

[ Homura looks away…and gives a small smile at the thought before the sound of loud chuffing can
be heard. The camera cuts to Henry entering the platform with what appears to be six coaches in
total, a postal van placed between his tender and the first coach. More passengers have gathered
to board the train including Pepe, Georgette, Fluttershy, Kristofferson, Frankie, Bloo, Dexter,
Louis, Muriel, Eustace, Cruella, Scar, Esmeraude, Minako, Kipper, Marian, Daria, Jane, Yogi,
Copper, Silver, Velma, Pocahontas, Merida, and Salem. As the passengers board and find their
seats, Madoka and Homura are two of the last people to get on. An orange Snagglepuss wearing a
blue uniform and cap blows the whistle and waves a green flag. Henry gives two toots of his
whistle before slowly setting off from the station. Homura looks out the window as the camera cuts
to watching the train set off onto the mainline ]

[ Henry is shown flying down the track through the darkness, his lamps shining bright and the
coaches illuminated from the inside. It cuts to inside of one of the coaches where several
passengers have settled down for the overnight journey. Homura leans on the window and thinks
she can make out a bridge approaching in the distance. However, something seems off as the
bridge becomes more visible, and her face turns pale. Several support columns have either been
severely damaged or dislodged from their place. At that moment, a huge burst of water splashes
against one of the columns, causing it to fall apart and the bridge to begin sagging at an odd angle
before falling into the river. Quickly, Homura opens the window and begins shouting at the top of
her voice, much to Madoka’s shock ]

Homura: STOOOOOOOOP!!!

[ Homura’s voice only just manages to catch Henry’s attention as he looks back suddenly ]

Henry: What the?!

Madoka: Homura, what’s wrong?!

Homura: Bridge, the BRIDGE!!!

[ Madoka looks out the window as well, becoming horrified as the looming danger approaches,
cutting back to Henry who’s also in shock ]

Henry: Ooooooh! OH NO!!!

[ The big engine’s brakes slam on with a SCREEEEEECH as he skids down the rails ]

Madoka: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!

Homura: God, oh, god, STOP, PLEASE STOP!!!

Henry: I CAN’T…!!!

[ It’s no use, with a massive gap in between the tracks, Henry slides off the edge and into the river
below, taking several of the coaches with him. The carriages CRASH and CRUNCH into each
other; splintering wood, battered metal, and the horrific screams of the people inside combine as
the train plunges into the drink. The inside of the fourth coach jerks as luggage falls from the
racks, the outside shot revealing the coach only just hanging on like a see-saw above the river.
Homura and Madoka hold onto each other amidst the chaos of the other passengers attempting to
stand up and escape, but the coach finally tops off the ledge and into the water, flipping over on its
side. The carriage begins to fill with water as everyone inside struggles to keep out of harm’s way.
Homura pushes up on the window to try and force it open, finally managing to push the window
down and attempts to lift herself out. She then reaches out for Madoka to grab her hand, but as the
water level rises, the pink-haired girl’s grip begins to loosen ]

Madoka: H…Homura!

Homura: Hold…on!

[ At that moment, a wave thrashes over the coach, taking Homura with it, the ravenhead watches
in horror as Madoka sinks into the river ]

Homura: Madoka…MADOKAAAA!!!

[ The river overcomes Homura as a screeching whistle pierces as the wave comes crashing down ]

Homura: HUH!

[ Homura pants as she rises up, finding herself no longer in the water, but in a bed. The ravenhead
looks around anxiously to see Madoka on the other end of the bed, sleeping peacefully ]

Homura: Ah…aaaaaah…

[ Homura lays back down as she looks over at the pink haired girl, still remembering the look of
terror she had in her dream and then back at the content expression she donned as she’d seemingly
slept through Homura’s startling…silently, Homura settles back down and tries to go back to
sleep…her eyes linger open for a few seconds before they become heavy and she drifts off once
more… ]

[ The next morning rolls around as Madoka and Homura walk down the street. The stores and
sideshops have been decked out in all kinds of Christmas decorations, and to the right, carolers
can be heard singing in the street. Madoka smiles as she watches Bagheera, Belle, Bloom, Thomas,
Jenna, and Tails singing “Here We Come A-Caroling” ]

All: Here we come a-caroling

Among the leaves so green;

Here we come a-wand'ring

So fair to be seen

Love and joy come to you

And to you your Christmas too

And God bless you and send you a Happy New Year

And God send you a Happy New Year

Madoka: Hmmm, I love carols.

Homura: …

Madoka: Homura, are you okay?

Homura: …What?

Madoka: Are you okay? You’ve been quieter than usual since this morning.

Homura: It…it’s nothing, really.

Madoka: You sure?

Homura: Positive…

[ Homura continues to walk ahead, Madoka watching from behind with a concerned expression on
her face as a ravenhead Aurora with an orange dress and a green Jinks passes behind her.
Homura looks up at the rail bridge and sees Henry passing by overhead. Her perspective fades
back to the previous night as the train’s consist changes to the same coaches as on that fateful
night, the bridge making a terrible creaking as if it were on the brink of collapsing. Just as the
metal gives way, Homura is pulled out of her daydream ]

Madoka: Homura?

Homura: Huh! Huh…oh…

Madoka: You’re hiding something from me, aren’t you?

[ The two stare in silence before Homura turns her head away ]

Homura: It’s nothing important.

Madoka: Then why are you being so cold?

Homura: I’m always cold.

Madoka: Not like that, you at least tell me when something’s up, why not now?

Homura: It’s…complicated to explain.

Madoka: I’m all ears.

[ Homura pauses…before speaking once more ]

Homura: Last night…I dreamt that we both drowned…we weren’t the only ones…I could hear
the screams, desperately crying out for help…I tried to save you…but I couldn’t…

[ Homura pauses again, this time longer as she looks down at the ground ]

…it wouldn’t be the first time…

[ Madoka stares at Homura before pulling her into an embrace ]

Madoka: Oh, Homura…sometimes I feel like you cling to the past too often…

Homura: Hmm, it’s hard to move on given the circumstances…

Madoka: I know…I saw it too…but I’m still here, aren’t I?

Homura: Yeah…I’m sorry…if I’m putting a damper on the holidays, I know how much it means
to you…

Madoka: Don’t worry, you haven’t…why don’t we go have and get some hot chocolate?

Homura: …That sounds nice…

[ Madoka smiles as she leads Homura off, Bandit and Chilli passing Pepe and Kristofferson in the
background. The scene cuts to the late hours of the afternoon as the two are seen walking through
Evergreen Forest, light snow has coated the trees in white and icicles hang from the branches.
Madoka looks up and smiles broadly at the sight of the tall white and green pines ]

Madoka: Even in winter, the forest still looks beautiful…well, when it’s like this anyway, snow
just makes things look more…well, ‘more’.

Homura: Hmm…I’ll admit, it’s better than seeing barren dead branches.

Madoka: No doubt someone’s gonna claim one of these for a Christmas tree, probably for the
town square. Hmmhmm, it’s funny how a tree can bring everyone together…

[ A fantasy/flashback plays showing several characters going up to the tree in the town square to
put on decorations; Pinkie, Rapunzel, Tramp, Frankie, Muriel, Granny, Georgette, Simba, Lucky,
Top Cat, Dodger, Krystal, even characters like Buster, Scar, Marvin, and Cruella joining in on
adding ornaments, tinsel, and lights to the tall tree ]

…there isn’t anything like it, the whole year ‘round.

Homura: Yeah…

Madoka: You know, it’s kinda nice to be out of the city, not that I don’t enjoy how it looks, it’s
just, it’s nice to get away from all the hustle and bustle.

Homura: The forest is tranquil for one thing, it’s an entity that knows what it wants to be;
peaceful, quiet, and in balance…[ inhales…and then exhales ]...even with the snow and cold, the
atmosphere’s the same…hmmhmm, I could almost fancy living in it…

Madoka: Oh, would you?

Homura: Hypothetically speaking…it’s something to think about, at least…

Madoka: Yeah…to be honest, it would be kinda nice; a little log cabin or a cottage, in the forest
square…isolated yet…peaceful…

Homura: Yeah…

[ Madoka leans on Homura’s shoulder as the fantasy of what they were describing is shown
through a white sparkled image, a small cottage; creme walls, grey slate rooftop, a red brick
chimney with smoke coming out, and inside is a warming glow of a quaint living room and kitchen,
two silhouettes sitting down on the couch in front of the fireplace, resting contently. The fantasy is
pulled away as Madoka looks up towards the sky, by now, it’s gone from blue to light shades of
orange ]

Madoka: Oh, we’ve been out a while…we should probably get going.

Homura: Oh…yeah…

[ The scene transitions to a similar setup at Maple Station with the same crowd present, only this
time, Madoka and Homura are seen coming out from the building to witness Top Cat and Dodger’s
antics, Henry is shown approaching the station from a further distance, and an alternate angle
shows the train stopping from an aerial view before cutting to the perspective closest to Pepe as
the coaches come to a stop at the platform. Pepe is shown to be one of the first people getting on
board, followed by the others finding their seats, Madoka and Homura being the last to sit down. It
is only after the train has gotten some distance away that the latter suddenly gets a case of Deja
Vu and gasps ]

Madoka: Homura?

Homura: I just remembered, this is the same train as in my dream, which means…

[ The shot zips out from the train and zooms over to the bridge, which is exactly in the same state
as it was in Homura’s dream; on the verge of collapse. It immediately cuts back to Madoka looking
pale, her eyes looking from left to right to see if there’s anything to stop the train ]

Madoka: C’mon, there needs to be some kind of cable or brake in this thing…

[ Homura quickly searches around the coach until her eyes are set dead ahead on the red
emergency cable. The raven haired girl runs out of her seat, across the corridor, and grabs onto
the cable, tugging it hard which causes the coach’s brakes to squeal on ]

Henry: Oh! What’s happened?!

[ The big green engine comes to an abrupt stop, jolting several passengers in the coaches ]

Pepe: Sacred bleu!

Fluttershy: Oh my!

Velma: My glasses! I can’t see a thing without my…

[ Madoka holds up Velma’s glasses ]

Velma: …oh, thanks.

[ The shot then cuts to the conductor storming into the compartment ]

Conductor: Who in the blazes pulled that emergency cord?!

Bloo: [ points over to Homura ] She did it!

[ The conductor huffs over to Homura and stands over her, the girl retaining her composure ]
Conductor: Young lady, do you understand that we are on a strict timeline and cannot be delayed
by tomfoole-

Madoka: [ pointing out the open window ] But look!

[ The conductor goes to lean out of the window ]

Conductor: What in the name of Mike?!

[ The scene cuts to a shot of Mike stopping from backing down the ballast loader, looking
confused. It then cuts back to the conductor stepping forward to examine the line ahead, Madoka,
Homura, with several other passengers standing behind them. He stops several feet before the
bridge to see that it has indeed collapsed ]

Conductor: Well, the bridge is out, we’re not going any further tonight.

Henry: Oooooh, dear, and to think I could have fallen in myself.

Conductor: Yes, well, I believe I owe you an apology, Miss Homura, your quick thinking
prevented a nasty accident.

Henry: Yes, indeed, you’re quite a hero, miss.

Homura: Hmm…thanks…

[ Homura walks over to the bridge, much to everyone’s confusion ]

Velma: Oh…?

[ Homura stops a few feet from the ledge and all is silent for a moment…before the girl puts her
hands together, closes her eyes, and bows down. No one says anything, all that can be heard is the
sound of the river below. The shot focuses on Madoka as she watches Homura from where she is, a
contemplative expression on her face. Eventually, Harvey and Salty arrive with workmen and
flatbeds on the other side to take away the remains of the bridge, Henry having slowly backed
down out of the way and right back to the last station to be turned around and take the passengers
in the opposite direction. The focus lingers on Homura standing at the end of the platform before
Madoka pulls up next to her ]

Madoka: Hey…

Homura: Hey…

Madoka: …You know, you did a good thing earlier.

Homura: …Perhaps, yes.

Madoka: Well, in any case, I’m glad we’re still alright…I’m lucky to have someone like you…

[ Homura pauses for a moment…before giving a small smile ]

Homura: …Thank you.

Madoka: Hmm…
[ The two are shown boarding the train as it sets off into the distance, the shot lingering as it
disappears from sight. It then cuts to later at night when Homura and Madoka are turned away
from each other in bed before the latter speaks up in a quiet voice ]

Madoka: Goodnight, Homura…sleep well…

[ Homura looks out the window as the snow begins to lightly fall outside, putting the blanket over
herself ]

Homura: You too…

Character Guide:

Homura Akemi, Madoka Kaname - Puella Magi Madoka Magica

Top Cat - Top Cat

Dodger, Georgette, Einstein - Oliver and Company (1988)

Bloo, Frankie Foster - Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends

Bagheera - The Jungle Book (1967)

Belle - Beauty and the Beast (1991)

Bloom - Winx Club

Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, Big Macintosh, Shining Armor - My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic

Jenna - Balto (1995)

Pepe Le Pew, Granny Webster, Marvin the Martian - Looney Tunes

Thomas O'Malley - The Aristocats (1970)

Tails, Silver - Sonic the Hedgehog

Velma - Scooby-Doo

Henry, Edward, Salty, Harvey, Mike - Thomas and Friends

Bandit, Chilli - Bluey

Cinderella - Cinderella (1950)

Copper - The Fox and The Hound (1981)

Cruella De Vil, Sergeant Tibbs - 101 Dalmatians (1961)

Daria Morgendorffer, Jane Lane - Daria

Dexter - Dexter's Laboratory

Francis - Felidae (1994)

Kipper - Kipper the Dog

Kristofferson - Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)

Krystal - Star Fox

Louis - Beastars
Lucky - Pound Puppies (2010)

Marian - Robin Hood (1973)

Merida - Brave (2012)

Minako Aino (Sailor Venus), Esmeraude - Sailor Moon

Muriel, Eustace - Courage the Cowardly Dog

Pocahontas - Pocahontas (1995)

Rapunzel - Tangled (2010)

Salem - Sabrina the Teenage Witch

Scar, Simba - The Lion King (1994)

Tramp, Buster - Lady and the Tramp (1995)/Scamp's Adventure (2001)

Yogi Bear - The Yogi Bear Show

 Hope

Hope

[ The scene opens with a shot of the mountains, a gush of wind blowing and wisping the snow
about, transitioning to a different view overlooking the narrow gauge railway, and finally to a shot
of a cave situated somewhere near the bottom of the mountain, the sound of someone shivering
being audible as the camera slowly pans inside the darkness. The shivering is revealed to be a
silhouette shaking in front of a small bonfire, a closer inspection reveals the figure to be Geoffrey.
He’s wrapped up in a rather ragged looking cloak, holding his knees together, and his eyes are
closed as he quivers from the bitter cold, seemingly only getting a small bit of warmth from the
makeshift fire he’s made ]

Geoffrey: Vrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr…bloody hell, it’s freezin’ in here…I need more wood…

[ Geoffrey reaches over to a small pile of sticks, pieces of bark, and branches, grabbing one of the
latter and chucking it into the fire, causing it to spark before settling. The skunk looks toward the
entrance to the cave, the wind can be heard howling from outside, and snow is carried along the
breeze into the cave ]

Geoffrey: Brrrrrrrrrr…I need ta’ install a door in this place…might keep the draft out…

[ Geoffrey huddles in the cloak to try and make himself warmer…his stomach then growls, causing
him to look down ]

Geoffrey: Awwww, crumbs…I need to find some food…but there’s nothin’ ta’ eat in this forest,
not until next spring…damn it…I guess…I gotta take a risk…even if it kills me…

[ Geoffrey slowly stands up from the ground and begins to make his way out of the cave. The skunk
shuts his eyes as the wind blows in his face, sending a bit of snow on it ]

Geoffrey: BAH! PHOOEY! Bloody wretched snow…[ sighs ]...better find food and fast…before
the cold does me in…

[ Geoffrey begins to trudge through the snow, even for December, the ground is covered with a
thick layer of white, his boots crunching as he walks. The trees above slightly shake about in the
wind, Geoffrey pays little mind to this, until a bit of snow from a tree drops and lands on his head ]

Geoffrey: OH! For God’s sake, I hate winter! Haaaaaaaaaaugh, never mind. [ wipes the snow from
his head ] Best keep moving…and hope no one passes by…

[ Geoffrey is shown continuing his walk through the snow, different angles covering his tracks
through the forest before the scene transitions over to an aerial view of Pine Station where
everything is quite contrary to Geoffrey’s situation; Gordon and Sir Handel are on their respective
platforms for standard gauge and narrow gauge with a rake of coaches each; the station has been
decked out in all sorts of Christmas decorations, and passengers walk about the platform awaiting
their trains; Loopy, Alice, and Maleficent are shown reading the timetable, Dylan, Octavia, Fox,
Wolf, and Princess Bubblegum are shown waiting on the benches, and Badgerclops, Bean, and
Derpy are shown taking Christmas treats from plates held up by Sayaka, Kyoko, and Mami ]
Sayaka: Thanks, enjoy!

Mami: You know, it was a nice idea to serve treats to the community.

Kyoko: Ain’t half cold, is it?

Mami: Oh, come now, you’ll warm up soon enough.

Sayaka: I didn’t think a bit of cold would hassle a big strong warrior like you.

Kyoko: Oh, haha, very funny, besides, I’m hungry too and I didn’t make these treats for nothing.

Mami: You’ll get to snack after we finish our rounds.

Kyoko: [ sighs ] Fine, but if we don’t make it to the party, I’m blaming you.

[ At that moment, the girls hear a COUGH and look in the direction of what appears to be a
cloaked figure, hunched over and feebly sitting down on one of the benches ]

Sayaka: Oh…that doesn’t look good…[ begins to walk towards the stranger ]

Kyoko: Sayaka…?

[ Sayaka approaches the figure who coughs again and moans ]

Sayaka: Excuse me…are you alright?

[ The figure lifts its head up a little bit, its eyes covered by a set of dark lens glasses, and speaks in
a raspy voice ]

?: Oh, oh don’t worry about me, dear, I’m just-[ coughs ]-going to catch a train up to the town.

[ The figure tries to stand up, but he almost instantly falls back in his seat ]

?: Ooooooh, oh dear…

Sayaka: Oh, you poor thing, lemme help you up. [ puts the sweets tray down on the bench ]

?: Oh, no, please, young lady, ya’ don’t have to fuss about an old man like me, I-[ coughs ]-I’ll be
fine…

Sayaka: Come on, someone like you shouldn’t be sitting out in the cold, let’s get you inside.

?: Oh…will ya’ now…thank ya’, that’d be much appreciated…

[ Sayaka pulls the elderly man up from the bench while balancing the cookie platter on her other
hand, helping the man up the stairs while Mami and Kyoko watch from a distance, the latter
quirking a brow in confusion ]

Kyoko: Who’s the old bag?

Mami: Kyoko! That man looks like he needs help, we should assist.

Kyoko: Suuuuuuure…
Sayaka: Help me get him inside.

[ Mami opens the door to the station cafe as Sayaka leads the cloaked man inside, before she and
Kyoko follow the two indoors. Quinn, Rainbow Dash, Nala, and Tiger are sat down on different
seats as the girls lead the man to a table and sit him down ]

Sayaka: There you go, is that better?

?: Well, it’s-[ coughs ]-it’s better than bein’ out there in the cold, that’s for sure, hehehe-ACK-
ACK! Oh, many pardons, my dears, got a nasty cough goin’ on, ya’ know how it happens.

Mami: Of course, is there anything we can get you, sir?

?: Oh, I wouldn’t wanna intrude on you three, would make me feel rather-[ coughs ]-greedy takin’
advantage of your kindness.

Sayaka: Oh, it’s no trouble at all, we can get you anything, you hungry?

?: Well, in that case…if ya’ wouldn’t mind sparin’ a few of them cookies you’ve got…oh, and if
ya’ can, some decent coffee wouldn’t go amiss.

Sayaka: Sure thing. [ pushes the tray to the man ]

Mami: I’ll be back with the coffee.

[ As Mami walks away, Kyoko stares at the man with intense suspicion, her eyes narrowing ]

Kyoko: So…if you don’t mind me asking…who are you and where did you come from?

Sayaka: [ clears throat ] Kyoko, don’t make him uncomfortable.

?: Oh-[ coughs ]-I live up in the mountains, my dear…and my name, well…it’s-[ coughs ]-
Jeremiah Jones…

Kyoko: Interesting…I don’t think I’ve heard of you before…makes me wonder why…

Sayaka: Um, excuse us a minute? [ pulls on Kyoko’s arm ] We’ll be right back.

Jeremiah: Oh, d-don’t worry about a-[ coughs ]-thing…

[ Sayaka pulls Kyoko away from the table and into a corner ]

Sayaka: Just what do you think you’re doing?

Kyoko: I don’t trust that man. Something about him just rubs me the wrong way.

Sayaka: He’s just a poor old man in need of help, what’s so hard to understand?

Kyoko: Sayaka, this is a small island, there’s not that many names to memorize, and I’ve never
heard of a “Jeremiah Jones” before.

Sayaka: [ scoffs ] You sound just like Homura.

Kyoko: And both you and Mami are a little too trusting of a man you’ve only just met.
Sayaka: Oh, honestly, Kyoko, have a heart and help someone out, for all we know, this man could
have been stuck out there for ages and really needs some help…plus, it’s Christmas, a time meant
for helping anyone in need…

[ Kyoko turns back to see Mami having fetched Jeremiah’s coffee and seemingly wrapped in an in-
depth conversation with him before turning back to Sayaka ]

Kyoko: [ sighs ] Fine, I’ll relent…

[ The two girls walk back to the table ]

Mami: Oh, good to see you again, Mr. Jones was in the middle of telling me one of his stories.

Sayaka: Really? What was it?

Jeremiah: Oh, it was back in the 70s, I’ll never forget the time I went abroad and-[ coughs ]-came
back a different man…the things I saw were not what anyone should-[ coughs ]-go through…
twenty-five of us went into the jungle that night…only five came out…it was a sight-[ coughs ]-I’ll
never forget…

Mami: …I’m sorry you had to go through it…

Jeremiah: Oh, don’t worry yourself, dear, at least you’re-[ coughs ]-safe in these current times…
and you’ve got people who…care about you…

Kyoko: What are you…saying…?

Jeremiah: Ya’ know, I might not be able ta’-[ coughs ]-make up for the mistakes I made in the
past…but if you three can give me some help when I need it…[ coughs ]...maybe there’s hope for
me too…

Kyoko: …Mistakes?

Jeremiah: Oh yes…the bridges I’ve burned in the past…makes me wish I could take it all back…
guess it took gettin’ ta’ be-[ coughs ]-an old man to see the full picture, hehe, heeeeeh…

Kyoko: …Do you have any family?

Jeremiah: Once…a long time ago…but now…[ coughs ]...I’m on my own…

[ Kyoko pauses, seemingly reflecting on the man’s words…and realizing the irony in them ]

Kyoko: I know the feeling…

Jeremiah: Oh…don’t feel bad for me…I can see you’ve got something that I’d very much treasure
myself…people by your side…who care…

[ At that moment, Gordon’s whistle sounds from outside the cafe ]

Jeremiah: Well, that’ll be my train…[ coughs ]...thank you all for the chat…it was a pleasure
talking with you…

[ Jeremiah weakly gets up out from his seat and heads toward the exit ]
Sayaka: Yeah…it was nice talking with you too…

[ As Jeremiah steps out the door, he pauses to look back ]

Jeremiah: Oh…and have a Merry Christmas…

Sayaka: Yeah…Merry Christmas!

Mami: Merry Christmas.

Kyoko: …Merry Christmas.

[ As Jeremiah shuts the door and heads over to Gordon’s train, he stops by the luggage van to
inspect it. It then cuts to the guard’s whistle being blown, the green flag waved, and Gordon
whistling as he sets off from the station, Sir Handel departing as well with two toots from his own
whistle in the opposite direction before cutting back to inside of the cafe. The shot lingers on Kyoko
watching from the window before looking back to Sayaka and Mami ]

Kyoko: …Think we should get them a gift for tonight?

Sayaka: Hmmhmmhmm, now you’re talking sense.

Kyoko: Hmmmmmmmm, shut up. [ smirks ]

[ The scene cuts to a shot of Maple Station with footprints leading away from the building, right
into the forest and right up to the cave seen at the beginning. The camera then cuts to a cloaked
man taking his glasses off, revealing it to be Geoffrey as he sets them down on the floor. A soft
piano tune begins to play as the skunk sets about making a new fire to warm himself up before it
cuts to various shots of people inside their homes; Madoka, Homura, Sayaka, Kyoko, and Mami
decorating their tree with a gift having been unwrapped by the latter, revealing a crystal ball,
Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy are shown with the latter helping the former put up the tree
topper on their tree, Top Cat, Benny, Choo-Choo, Fancy-Fancy, Spook, and Brain are clinking
mugs of hot chocolate in their bin which is actually an underground house, the Berenstain Bears
are baking cookies as Mama Bear pulls them out from the oven before it cuts back to Geoffrey’s
cave, looking as it did in the beginning, dark, cold, and lonely. Geoffrey curls himself up around
the fire and looks outside to see light flakes of snow gently falling to the ground before looking
back to the fire ]

Geoffrey: Well…Merry Christmas to myself, I guess…

[ Geoffrey shuffles about to make himself more comfortable until a loud THUMP can be heard
outside. The skunk stands up to investigate before seeing a crate sat in the snow, walking over to
inspect before pulling it inside the cave. Upon breaking the box open, he finds an array of
decorations and even food inside…Geoffrey looks up to see where the crate could have fallen
from…no one else is out besides him, nor can he hear the sound of a plane or helicopter…the
skunk looks back towards the crate before shrugging, cutting to a little later where the cave looks
less dreary than before, bits of garland hung up on ledges, a stocking hung up on a rock, a small
Christmas tree sitting in the corner, and a turkey dinner being rolled around over the fire…
Geoffrey briefly stops rolling before looking out at the snow once more…he manages a small smile
as the camera pans out from the cave before panning up to the snow falling from the sky ]

Character Guide:
Geoffrey St. John, Bean - Sonic the Hedgehog

Sayaka Miki, Koyko Sakura, Mami Tomoe, Homura Akemi, Madoka Kaname - Puella Magi
Madoka Magica

Alice - Alice in Wonderland (1951)

Augie Doggie, Doggie Daddy - The Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy Show

Badgerclops - Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart

Dylan - 101 Dalmatians (1961)/101 Dalmatian Strret

Fox McCloud, Wolf O'Donnell - Star Fox

Maleficent - Sleeping Beauty (1959)

Nala - The Lion King (1994)

Papa Bear, Mama Bear, Brother Bear, Sister Bear - The Berenstain Bears

Princess Bubblegum - Adventure Time

Rainbow Dash, Derpy Hooves, Octavia Melody - My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic

Quinn Morgendorffer - Daria

Tiger - Kipper the Dog

Top Cat, Benny, Choo-Choo, Fancy-Fancy, Spook, Brain - Top Cat

Gordon, Sir Handel - Thomas and Friends

 Pains of the Partridge

Pains of the Partridge

[ The scene opens with a shot of Duck coming around a corner with a train of red vans with
Christmas tree logos on them, passing by a group of children consisting of Fox, Rabbit, Raccoon,
and Bear as they wave from the lineside. Duck gives a cheerful “toot-toot”, while Emily passes by
on the other line with her coaches, giving a similar gesture. It then cuts to a shot outside of the
Sweet Shop where several patrons are sharing treats with one another; Lyra with Bon Bon, Huck
with Snag, and Penny with Lizzie as the shot then goes over to Postman Pat dropping off a
package to a house under “Mouseling”, ringing the doorbell and tipping his hat off to the
recipient; Angelina who takes it with a smile. It then cuts to Mordecai and Rigby walking through
town, scarfs adorned around their necks as they pass by Jinks, Colonel, and Mulan going in the
opposite direction ]

Mordecai: So, you thought about making your ‘grand entrance’ to the party?

Rigby: Oh, c’mon, you know I’m not gonna bust the door down like some lunatic.

Mordecai: Funny, that’s exactly what you did last year.

[ A brief flashback plays of Rigby busting down the door with two sacks in hand ]

Rigby: Merry Christmas, biatches !

[ The scene cuts back to reality ]

Rigby: You mean the same party of you standing awkwardly around Twilight?

[ Another flashback plays of Mordecai and Twilight sitting awkwardly next to each other ]

Mordecai: Sooooooooooooo…um…seen any shooting stars lately?

Twilight: Not really…you?

Mordecai: Uhhhhhh…no?

Twilight: Oh…right…

[ The scene cuts back to reality with Mordecai’s face flushing red ]

Mordecai: Shut up…

Rigby: Man, you are just the definition of ‘awkward around women’, I’m surprised you’ve been
trying for that long.

Mordecai: Hey, you never know, it’s only a matter of time till I find that ‘someone’.
Rigby: Riiiiiiight…and how many times was it, ten at last count, I dunno, I lost track.

Mordecai: Funny, I don’t see anyone wrapped in your arms at the moment.
Rigby: Well, I could wrap you in my arms if that’s what ya’d like.

Mordecai: [ blushes ] UH! What, no! I didn’t mean it like that!

Rigby: You suuuuuure, we have been together for a long time now, almost makes you think-

Mordecai: I’m going to stop you right there.

Rigby: Why? Is it cuz you know I’m telling the truth?

Mordecai: The words “truth” and “Rigby” do not mesh well in the same sentence…well, neither
does “relationship”.

Rigby: Oh, screw you! At least I don’t need to sniff a woman’s panties.

Mordecai: Hey, it was a jacket!

Rigby: What difference does it make?

Mordecai: I-!

Rigby: Wait a minute, wait a minute, why are we even fighting now?

Mordecai: Well, the answer might be more obvious than you think.

Rigby: Snark aside, I just wanna go to a Christmas party with my bro, ya’ know, have some fun,
ease up a little.

Mordecai: …Okay, that’s something I can agree on, perhaps it’ll do me some good, especially as
of late.

Rigby: You been having one of ‘those phases’ again?

Mordecai: No…well, not like that…

[ Mordecai looks over to the right to see Hokey and Loopy walking side by side, the two wolves
nuzzling the side of each other’s faces all the while as he watches with slight envy before trying to
shake it off ]

Mordecai: [ sighs ] It’s nothing, really…

Rigby: Yeah, c’mon, let’s go, it’s partay time !

[ Rigby jumps up and clicks his heels, taking a fair lead ahead of Mordecai as the blue jay follows
on, before the scene transitions to the party in an auditorium. The festivities have already gotten
underway; the decorations are set up, an array of food is laid out on the table, and people are
gossiping with one another as Christmas music plays, the crowd consisting of Angelina, Alice,
Fox, Wolf, Applejack, Rarity, Maleficient, Grimhilde, Snow White, Aurora, Cinderella, Belle,
Beast, Nala, Zira, Waul, Fat Cat, Twilight, Fluttershy, Hokey, Loopy, Chance, Jake, Blossom,
Bubbles, Buttercup, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie, Spike, Robin, Little John, Marian, Lady Kluck,
Bagheera, Baloo, Shere Khan, Kaa, Cat, Dog, Rocko, Antoine, Tails, Usagi, Ami, Rei, Apple
Bloom, Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo, Lapis, Daphne, Dolly, Hansel, Fergus, Blitz, Exile, Hunter,
Colleen, Max, and Ruby. Even Sir Topham Hatt has joined and can be seen chinking a toast with
Cinderella. It shows the CMC running about past Mordecai who nearly spills his drink next to
Maleficent standing near him ]

Mordecai: HU!

[ The blue jay catches himself as the green lady in black shifts slightly to avoid getting something
on her before giving an unamused look at Mordecai ]

Maleficent: Do you mind ?

Mordecai: [ nervously ] Heheheeeeee, sorry, won’t happen again.

Maleficent: It certainly won’t…

[ Maleficent pulls up on her dress and walks off with a huff, leaving Mordecai to breathe a sigh of
relief ]

Mordecai: That was close…

[ Mordecai looks over at Blitz and Exile standing a few feet away, clinking cups of punch. The blue
jay looks up to see the two standing under a piece of mistletoe hanging above, and upon looking
down once more sees the two kissing under it. Next to the two are Rarity and Applejack as the two
look through a photo album, leaning on each other’s shoulders. The avian tries not to express a
look of envy, opting to give a sigh ]

Pinkie: HAI!

[ Mordecai squeezes the cup in shock, his face soaked from the punch as he looks over at Pinkie
standing right next to him ]

Mordecai: Where’d you come from?!

Pinkie: Oh, I was standing here the whole time, just wanna ya’ to know, the Gingerbread House
contest is coming up, I know I’m gonna win cuz I’ve got a secret weapon.

Mordecai: Let me guess, a party cannon?

Pinkie: Hehe, oh no, silly. [ pulls out a cannon with a gingerbread man logo on its side ] A
gingerbread cannon!

Mordecai: I’m…not even gonna question that.

Pinkie: Okey-dokey-lokey!

[ Pinkie hops away leaving Mordecai on his own, deciding to sit down on a chair and ease his
nerves. He looks over at Rigby chatting with Hokey and Snow White, the two chuckling at
something the raccoon said. The blue jay sits back further in the chair, looking at the other party-
goers, and finds himself isolated from the rest of the group ]

Mordecai: [ sighs ] Talk about Merry Christmas…why am I just sitting here, can’t I try to
mingle…?

[ Mordecai slowly stands up from his chair and tries to approach someone, a blue cat and a tan
coyote chatting to each other by the snack table, but their attention is called away and they walk
off. Mordecai then tries to turn his attention to Twilight speaking with Rainbow Dash…but then
remembers what happened last time and stops himself ]

Mordecai: Damn…

[ The blue jay decides to return to his seat, but as he does so, he looks at the bottles of alcohol
placed behind the punch bowl…Mordecai serves himself another cup full of punch and then pours
a bit of Vodka into it, taking a big gulp ]

Mordecai: AH. [ puts the cup down with an audible “thump” ]

[ The scene cuts to Rigby now talking to Cat and Dog ]

Rigby: And so I told him, “look, I’ll do my fair, so long as you admit you suck at rock, paper,
scis-”

[ At that moment, Mordecai appears right behind Rigby ]

Mordecai: Oh, yeah, haha, that was a funny story. Very funny, yeah…

Rigby: Mordecai…[ sniffs, then grimaces ]... eugh , what’s that smell?

Mordecai: Ya’ know, did I ever tell you all that I’m an excellent-HIC-storyteller, like I’ve got a
whole sleeeewwwww of-HIC-stuff to share.

Rigby: Mordecai, are you alright, you look a bit…drunk.

Mordecai: Whaaaaaat, noooooooooo, no, I just-HIC-took a few shots of punch…[ leans down to
Rigby’s face ]...ya’ know, from the bowl.

[ Rigby wrinkles his nose and grimaces ]

Rigby: ACK! Oh god, your breath! You have been drinking!

Mordecai: Oooooh ya’ know, life of the party, baby, I’m as high as a bird!

[ Mordecai chuckles as he steps onto a table, much to Aurora, Rarity, Antoine, and Chance’s
confusion ]

Mordecai: Heeeeeeey, everybody, come-BURP-join the partay !

Rarity: What on Earth are you doing?

Mordecai: Heeeeey, come up and dance with meh!

Rarity: I’d rather not, thank you.

[ Mordecai extends his wing out to Rarity, to which she pushes it away ]

Mordecai: Okaaaaaay, okay, I’m-I’m not picky…[ looks over at Chance ]...how about yoooooou,
big guy?

Chance: I’ll pass, thank you.

Mordecai: Awwwwwww…well, that-that’s fine, you all-HIC-fuckin’ suck, anyway…fffffffuck

this, and fuuuuuuuck Christmas!
[ The music drowns out as the attention focuses on Mordecai, his eyes looking around at the
awkward and stunned crowd beneath him. Rigby runs up to the table ]

Rigby: Mordecai, get down, you’re making a scene!

Mordecai: What? Noooooo, I’m just havin’ fuuuuuuuun…am I not allowed ta’ have fuuun?

Rigby: Get your ass down, ya’ drunk dumbass!

Mordecai: No, yooooou , back off-HIC-ya’ little shit !

[ Mordecai kicks Rigby off and the raccoon lands on his back, looking shocked ]

Rigby: Mordecai…?

Mordecai: I mean, s-seriously, why the fuck can’t I ever have fun…it’s fuckin’ bullshit , I tell ya’!
I see everyone a’ you standing here, lookin’ all sappy and happy and crap…why can’t I have that?!

[ At that moment, Sweetie Belle cautiously approaches Mordecai with a tray of cookies ]

Sweetie Belle: Maybe you’ll feel better after having a cookie?

[ Mordecai glowers down and snatches several cookies from the tray, stuffing them in his mouth…
and then spitting the bits right after ]

Mordecai: BLEUGH! These cookies taste like ASS! Who made these ass cookies?! I-HIC-swear,
the fuckin’ bitch who made these must be on the shittest crack cocaine imagineable! Pinkie, the
fuck happened?!

Pinkie: Um, I didn’t make those…

Mordecai: The…then, you! [ points at Applejack ]

Applejack: Partner, don’t you dare go pointin’ finger at me.

Mordecai: Then-BURP-whoooooooo…

[ At that moment, the sound of someone sniffling can be heard…Mordecai slowly looks down to see
Sweetie Belle, her eyes wide, welling up with tears, and her lips quivering, dropping the tray with
a clatter. Apple Bloom and Scootaloo stand cautiously next to her ]

Apple Bloom: …Sweetie Belle?

Scootaloo: Are you okay…?

Sweetie Belle: Well…at least you were being honest…

[ Sweetie then covers her eyes, sobbing as she runs away towards the hallway, past the stunned or
concerned crowd ]

Rarity: Oh, Sweetie Belle!

[ Rarity instinctively runs after her weeping sister, Apple Bloom and Scootaloo following behind ]

Fluttershy: Oh dear, um, we’ll be back, this might take a while…

[ Fluttershy follows the group and the door shuts ominously ]

Hunter: …Well, I could never have pre-

[ Colleen puts her paw on Hunter’s mouth ]

Colleen: Don’t finish that sentence, just don’t.

Hunter: Oh…

[ After everyone has stopped turning attention to that, they turn their attention towards Mordecai,
many GLARES are sent his way, even some of the villains look thoroughly unimpressed. The blue
jay has only just enough of conscious to process what’s going on ]

Maleficent: Hmph, pathetic .

Aurora: You know, for once, I agree with her.

Chance: Nice going, jerk .

Rainbow Dash: A drunk jerk at that.

Fox: [ clears throat ] Would someone mind disposing of the trash on that table?

Wolf: It’d be my pleasure.

[ Wolf presses his fist as he and Chance drag a still slightly tipsy Mordecai off the table and down
the hallway, right out the door ]

Wolf: Oh, and Merry Christmas…ya’ filthy animal.

[ The door slams shut behind Mordecai as he tries to get his bearings across…he finds himself all
alone in the cold evening air. The blue jay struggles to pick himself up and then shivers as the
wind blows against him ]

Mordecai: Damn…chilly out here…

[ Mordecai rubs his arms together and then, with a slight limp, begins to make his way back home.
Unbeknownst to him, Rigby can be seen looking out the window, watching with concern as his
friend slowly trudges his way down the street. It then cuts to Mordecai walking past various
venues, and seeing everyone being merry within them; Thomas and Percy dropping off mail at Oak
Station, Jasmine and Tiana outside of the latter’s restaurant, Trixie and Starlight as they walk with
cups of hot chocolate in their hands, and Thomas, Scat Cat, with the rest of the band; Hit Cat,
Peppo, Shun Gon, and Billy Boss, playing Christmas music inside one of the clubs, contrasted to
Mordecai standing all by himself as the snow wisps around him and the wind howls. The blue jay
shudders as he walks before finally making his way back to his apartment. Once there, he locks the
door before heading to the bathroom, splashing some water on his face as he looks in the mirror ]

Mordecai: God, I look like shit…the fuck did I do…?

[ Mordecai is then shown heading into his bedroom and plopping onto the bed, shutting his eyes
and falling asleep…the clock is shown striking ten o’clock as the air begins to grow colder…
Mordecai shivers and tries to wrap himself further with the blanket before a faint moan can be
heard…the avian slowly rises up ]
Mordecai: Vrrrrrrrr, what the…?

[ The moan comes again, this time louder ]

Mordecai: W…Who’s there…?

[ A crackle of thunder suddenly rings out, causing Mordecai to jump as suddenly, right before his
eyes, a ghostly, elderly looking man phases through the wall. The figure appears to be a blue jay
like Mordecai, only much older with disheveled facial features and chains surrounding his body ]

Mordecai: GAH! Who, who are you?!

?: I am an old face…and a message of warning to poor unfortunate souls…

Mordecai: I…wait…Grandpa Lawrence, is that you…?

?: Huh, seems you’re not too far enough that you remember me.

Mordecai: Why, I, how is this possible, I’ve so many questions-

Lawrence: SILENCE!

[ The old man’s voice shakes the room, causing Mordecai to cover the bottom of his face with the
blanket ]

Lawrence: I’m not here for a visit…I’ve come to warn you that you’re on the path of
misfortune…

Mordecai: Wha…what do you mean?

Lawrence: Don’t play dumb with me, boy…if you don’t shape up, you’ll end up like me…

Mordecai: But…what, what are those chains around you?

Lawrence: These chains are my burden to bear…they’re reminders of the misery I carried
throughout my mortal life…and they will become yours if you continue on this current path of
woe…

Mordecai: But, I’m not miserable, I’m not!

Lawrence: [ points his finger at Mordecai ] LIAR! You’ve been repressing your pain for ages
now, and it’s finally been let out…you are pushing away those who can help you…those who
care…just like I did…

Mordecai: No…no, that’s not true, I’m not, I-

Lawrence: You can deny it all you like, but you cannot argue against the truth …you are on the
verge of becoming a miserable mortal being, sad, alone, depraved…

Mordecai: No…no, no, please, please, tell me it isn’t so, I-

Lawrence: BUT, there is hope for you yet…tonight, by every stroke of midnight, you will be
visited by three spirits…perhaps they can help you avoid the fate of eternal damnation…
Mordecai: Three spirits?! Midnight?! W-Why can’t I just do them all in one?

Lawrence: THERE ARE NO SHORTCUTS!!!

[ Lawrence’s loud voice booms across the room once more, causing it to shake and rattle ]

Mordecai: AAAAAAAH!!! NO, PLEASE, HAVE MERCY, GRANDDAD!

[ As the rattling stops, Lawrence floats closer to Mordecai, the younger, mortal blue jay quivering
in fear as his deceased relative inches towards him ]

Lawrence: Heed my word, young Mordecai…you have the chance to correct the error of your
ways…take it…or suffer …

[ Another loud crackle of thunder sounds and in a flash, Lawrence disappears from the room in a
cloud of smoke. Mordecai stands frozen in place, trying to wrap his head around what had just
happened ]

Mordecai: Wha…wha… what just happened …?

[ Mordecai finally decides to go back to sleep, trying not to think about what he had just
witnessed…eventually, his eyes grow heavy and he drifts off to sleep… ]

[ Some time later at night, the clock is shown striking one o’clock. As Mordecai remains fast
asleep, a golden light begins to manifest in the room. The blue jay shifts and slowly opens his eyes
]

Mordecai: Uh, wha…?

[ Mordecai stares at the spectral figure floating before him, resembling a certain bubblegum
machine ]

?: Hello, Mordecai.

Mordecai: B…Benson?

?: Not quite, I’m merely assuming the form of someone familiar to you.

Mordecai: Then…who are you?

?: I am the Ghost of What Has Been…I see through all the memories of people’s past…and
tonight, I’m looking at yours…

Mordecai: Wha…you’re the first spirit…what are you doing to do…?

Past: Not just what I’m doing to do…what we’re doing to do…come with me…

[ The spirit extends its hand out to Mordecai who hesitantly takes it before the window suddenly
opens ]

Mordecai: Wait, what are you…?

[ The spirit pulls Mordecai to the window ]

Mordecai: Wait, WAIT, I can’t fly, I’ll fall! Spirit?! SPIRIT?!

[ The spirit ignores Mordecai as they both fly out the window, much to the latter’s shock as he finds
himself floating in midair ]

Mordecai: Wha…I…I’m flying! I’m actually flying!

[ Mordecai looks down at the view below, never having seen the city like this before…to an extent,
it’s rather exciting…until he feels himself being pulled upward ]

Mordecai: Spirit…Spirit, where are we going?!

Past: To your past, so we can see where it all went wrong…

Mordecai: But how…?

[ As if on cue, a portal opens up as the spirit and Mordecai go through it, within a flash and a
spiral, clocks turning backwards within, the two find themselves landing in the snow ]

Mordecai: What…where are we?

Past: The park; December, 1992…I imagine this place should be familiar to you…

Mordecai: Wait…no, no, you’re right, this place is familiar…oh, I used to come here all the time
when I was younger, I had a lotta fond memories of this place…

[ At that moment, a group of small children suddenly rush past Mordecai, causing him to jolt back ]

Mordecai: Whoa, hey! Didn’t those kids see me?!

Past: These are but shadows of things that have already been, we have no consciousness in them…

Mordecai: Wait, so like, no one can actually see us?

Past: [ nods ] Quite…

Mordecai: Well, then, where am…?

[ Mordecai trails off as a few yards away, a young blue jay walks into view, holding a box in his
hand and picking up something buried in the snow ]

Mordecai: Wait…that’s-

Past: You, five years old…

Mordecai: Yeah…I used to try and find treasure in this park and put ‘em in that little box…I think
I still have that somewhere.

Young Mordecai: Oh, look, a moonstone! It’ll go perfectly with my sapphire and emerald!

[ The moonstone in question appears to just be a regular mishapen rock ]

Mordecai: Hehe, I pretended the stuff was more valuable than it really was, I think I even made a
ruby out of a red bottle cap.

[ At that moment, something catches little Mordecai’s attention and he goes in the opposite
direction to investigate ]
Mordecai: Wait, where’s he-WHOA!

[ The spirit and Mordecai lift into the air as they follow the younger blue jay till they land in a new
spot ]

Mordecai: You could at least warn me if you’re gonna do that!

Past: Watch…

[ Mordecai turns in the direction of where the spirit was referring to and his expression morphs
into one of concern. There, a small raccoon boy is struggling to get his scarf stuck in a tree’s
branch. The boy begins to tear up as he sits under the tree and cries into his hands. At that
moment, young Mordecai appears into view and sees the raccoon in his predicament, cautiously
walking towards him ]

Young Mordecai: Hey…you okay…?

[ The little raccoon slowly looks up and then hastily brushes his eyes ]

?: I-I’m fine…I wasn’t crying!

Young Mordecai: Oh…what happened?

?: Nothing, it was…[ sniffles ]...some mean kids took my scarf and threw it up in the tree, I can’t
get it down and my mommy’s gonna be so upset when she sees I lost it!

[ The little raccoon goes back to sobbing as little Mordecai looks up at the branch, squinting as he
sees the red and white scarf…an idea strikes him as he puts his box down and begins to make a
snowball. He then hurls it at the branch, trying to knock the scarf off it. After three attempts, the
scarf finally falls to the ground and young Mordecai holds it up in front of the raccoon ]

Young Mordecai: Here…

[ The little raccoon looks up again to see his scarf in the blue jay’s hands ]

?: You…you got it…ooooh, thank you, thank you, thank you!

[ The raccoon boy jumps for joy several times before pausing ]

?: Thank you for getting my scarf back, um…oh, what’s your name?

Young Mordecai: Oh, my name’s Mordecai, what about yours?

?: Oh…my name’s Rigby.

Young Mordecai: That’s a nice name.

Young Rigby: [ blushes ] Oh, t-thank you…

Mordecai: Oh yeah…this is where I met Rigby…heh, we used to be almost the same size back
then…

Past: Twas the beginning of a long-lasting friendship I imagine…

Mordecai: Yeah, it was…me and Rigby became inseparable after that, crazy to think we’ve been
friends for that long…

Past: Indeed, and to think it was Christmastime when you first met…

[ The two are then transported to the inside of a house where the younger versions of Mordecai and
Rigby are seen taking some cookies from a tray of which the former’s mother has made ]

Past: Your first Christmas together…you were both happier in those days…

Mordecai: Yeah…where’s the time gone…

Past: It has gone…but through many trials, tribulations, even the harshest of fallouts, you two have
stuck together…of course, there’s the other part of your history…

Mordecai: Other part…?

[ The spirit teleports Mordecai many years later towards the beginning of in-show canon, namely
another day with the two at the coffee shop ]

Mordecai: What are we doing here?

Past: Watch and you’ll find out…

[ Mordecai looks ahead to see him and Rigby sitting in their respective seats only to be approached
by a red robin waitress ]

Margaret: Hey, you guys.

Mordecai: Oh, uh, hey, Margaret. Just give us two of the regular.

Margaret: [ writes down in a notepad ] Of course, I’ll be right back.

[ Margaret turns to walk away ]

Mordecai: Oh, Margaret?

Margaret: Yeah?

Mordecai: Um…oh, um…nice to see you?

Margaret: Hehe, right back at you.

[ As Margaret heads back into the kitchen, Mordecai puts his hands on his face in embarrassment
]

Rigby: Smooooooth. “Um, oh”, that really got her.

Mordecai: Shut up, at least I can get some.

Rigby: Hey! And like, she’s not into you, I dunno why you bother trying.

Mordecai: Hey, you don’t know that, she just needs some time, ya’ know?

Rigby: Suuuuuuure, whatever, man.

Eileen: How'd it go with Mordecai?

Margaret: As well as you would expect.

[ Mordecai from the present puts his hands on his face ]

Mordecai: Aaaaaaah, god, not this again…honestly, I don’t even know why I went after Margaret
sometimes, she had all these flings anyways…

Past: As I recall, you were so awestruck by her that you wanted her to be exclusive …

Mordecai: I…okay, I’ll admit, I was maybe a little too possessive over someone who wasn’t my
girlfriend at the time, but Rigby wouldn’t stop bragging about it to me…still, I could have handled
that better…and then Margaret left for college and…

Past: And you found a new beau…

[ The two are teleported to a new scene showing Mordecai sitting on a bench with Cloudy Jay, aka
C.J., both laughing about something ]

C.J.: And so my mom was all like to my aunt, “Vapor, that child needs a sweater, not a crop top!”

Mordecai: Hehehe, your family sounds crazy, OH, I didn’t mean like-

C.J.: Heh, chill out, it’s fine, you’re right, it’s always a storm brewing up with that lot.

Mordecai: Oh, I get it, storm brewing up, you’re a real knack with puns.

C.J.: Well, I got it from the master himself.

Mordecai: Heheeee, right…

[ C.J. leans on Mordecai’s shoulder as the two rest on the bench together before it pans over to
present Mordecai and the spirit watching ]

Mordecai: Yeah, C.J. was legit, it’s almost like we shared everything about each other…those
were good times…

Past: You two lasted longer than when you did with Margaret…of course, we both know what
eventually happened…

[ Mordecai’s face pales as the environment changes to the two outside of the chapel, the day of
Muscleman and Starla’s wedding. The two are several yards away from watching the past
Mordecai rush out from the chapel to where a depressed C.J. is standing a distance away. Present
Mordecai cringes as he sees his past self approach the cloud girl, her back turned to him ]

Mordecai: C.J.?

[ CJ doesn’t respond at first…she then whips around and smacks Mordecai across the face ]

CJ: What the actual HELL was that?

Mordecai: [ rubs his face ] I-

CJ: You have the audacity to make your friend’s wedding, his and fiance’s special day, all about
yourself…your stupid, stupid self!

Mordecai: If you knew the pain I was going through, you wouldn’t be saying that.

CJ: Pain? What do you know about pain? Oh wait…that’s exactly what you inflict on everyone
you care about…it’s because you don’t care…it’s all about you, your issues, your best interests,
it’s never about anyone else, it’s just…you…

Mordecai: I care about you…haven’t I shown that…?

CJ: If you really cared about me…then you wouldn’t fucking humiliate me and yourself in front
of everyone to watch! That’s the thing with you, Mordecai…you’re so damn selfish! You don’t
care about anyone besides yourself, no matter how hard you pretend it’s not true…well, I’m
making a stand against it…I release you…and I do not want to see your face again, I’m done being
your blanket…

[ With that, CJ turns around and walks off solemnly, leaving Mordecai all on his own while his
present self and the spirit watch from a distance. The blue jay then turns on the spirit ]

Mordecai: Why have you shown me this, why do you want to me to relive these agonizing
memories?

Past: Because, it’s what leads us to the present situation…you became more jaded, repressed, and
dare I say, volatile…

Mordecai: You’re toying with me, all I’ve learned from seeing these is that you thrive off
watching me suffer, I want to go back, back to my time…

Past: …My intention is not to harm, but to educate…and it seems you still have a long way to
go…

[ The setting around the two turns to dark with a single light shining overhead ]

Mordecai: Wha…?

Past: As I said, these shadows cannot be changed, for they are reminders of what once was…
you’re holding onto them with a tight grip, and the more you do so, the more you shall remain
miserable…and once misery has consumed thou…you will no longer see the light…

[ The spirit fades into the darkness, leaving Mordecai all on his own before the scene cuts to black
]

[ The clock is shown striking two o’clock as Mordecai is seen back in bed…before the sound of
laughter can be heard ]

Mordecai: [ wearily opens his eyes ] What…?

[ At that moment, a green glow lights up the room, and the next spirit descends, resembling that of
a lollipop man with a red mustache, green outfit with red trimmings, and a jolly tone in his voice ]

?: HOHOHO, oh, jolly good show!

Mordecai: What the…Pops?

?: Well, well, if it isn’t the cold, bleak misery himself, come and join me in the festivities!

[ The spirit dances around on Mordecai’s bed as the blue jay watches in confusion ]

Mordecai: Hey! Hey…HEY!

?: Oh! Pardon me, where are my manners, hmmhmm! I am the Spirit of What is Now…and it
appears I’ve got my work cut out for me.

Mordecai: So…you’re the spirit of Present?

Present: Of course, I see what is already going on, and I must say, tis a jolly time at the moment,
hoho! Well, for some, anyway.

Mordecai: Either spare me the mockery or I’m going back to sleep.

Present: Oh my, dear boy, there’s no time for sleep! Now is the time for celebration !

[ As if on cue, the window is open once more, and Mordecai finds himself being led outside midair
]

Mordecai: HEEEEEEY!!! Can you spirits at least give me a heads up or something?!

Present: Tis the fun of it, you never know when you might be flying through the air , hoho!

[ Present does a little flip ]

Present: But enough about me, let’s talk about you . Seems you’ve got a date with destiny.

Mordecai: And that means…?

Present: We’ll be taking a look at the current time, perhaps you might see something you didn’t
before…

[ Another time portal opens up as the two go into it, teleported just outside of the auditorium where
the party had taken place ]

Mordecai: Geh! Why do we always land in the freaking snow?!

Present: Oh my apologies, let’s get warmer, shall we?

[ The spirit transports the two inside of the auditorium, in the hallway just before the main room,
with the sound of a party still going on in there ]

Mordecai: Wait, what? I thought you said this was the present.

Present: This is the present, a little while after you left…for lack of better terms, let’s just say.

Mordecai: Oh…

Present: Shall we have a listen…?

Mordecai: I’m not sure…

[ Regardless of what the blue jay said, the spirit waves his scepter for the audio to be more clear,
several of the guests are talking about Mordecai ]
STH: I say, in all my years, I’ve neva’ seen such disrespectful behavior.

Jake: It wasn’t just that, he had the nerve to insult all of us while in that drunken stupor.

Chance: Tell ya’ what, he’s just lucky he didn’t his ass kicked, because I woulda gladly delivered.
A fist in a box right down his chimney.

Exile: I should have turned him into blue popsicle, and I betski he still taste like shit.

Blitz: Personally, I ‘vould have chewed his arse out, quite literally, he ‘vouldn’t have an ass left.

Applejack: I’d sooner buck ‘im outta the room, wouldn’t regret it one bit.

Angelina: Did you hear how he insulted Sweetie Belle’s cookies? The absolute nerve of that man.

Alice: I don’t even know what he was complainin’ about, they tasted fine to me.

Beast: I hope he gets exactly what he wanted… bastard .

Antoine: Zat fool can kiss mah French arse.

Robin: I’m not usually one for trash talk…but I say, that Mordecai really is a tool.

Little John: He’s as stubborn as a mule and make no mistake.

Rainbow Dash: Hmph, I’ll be willing to bet he’s at home right now sulking and moping about
how much life sucks and how he needs pity.

Fox: Well, if he wants to sulk, I say let him, not like he’ll gain anything.

Wolf: Unless he wants to willing stick himself in a pot of hot oil, might finally put himself to good
use.

[ The scene cuts to Mordecai behind the door and scowling at the shade being thrown at him ]

Mordecai: Did you just bring me here to be smacktalked up close?

Present: Did I now? Surely you mustn’t have done something to warrant such backlash, wouldn’t
you agree…?

Rigby: Okay, guys, I think we’ve had enough dunking on the man now.

Angelina: Why, I’m surprised you’d stick up for him, especially with how he treated you.

Wolf: I get you two are close and shit, but bird brain’s a real dick.

Rigby: Maybe, but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t also like that.

Angelina: Well, you’re not wrong, I’ve seen it before.

Fox: Yeah, haven’t forgotten last Christmas at that.

Rigby: Okay, so I spiked the punch bowl, big whoop!

Twilight: It’s not a ‘big whoop’ if several people end up with hangovers afterward.

Rigby: Okay, okay, bottom line is; while Mordecai acted like a jackass, trust me when I say he’s
not all bad. In fact, I’ve a sneaking suspicion as to why he’s been like this for a while now…

Alice: Really? Well, what could it be?

Rigby: I think…past memories have been catching up with him, and it’s really been taking a toll on
him mentally…I guess when push came to shove, that’s why he became all unhinged…not saying
it as an excuse, but just why he might have done it…

Wolf: If it’s that bad, he needs some real therapy.

Fox: Kinda reminds me of someone.

Wolf: You want me to start?

Fox: Preferably not, though, I agree he could use some of it, before he really goes off the deep end.
I would know, it’s not pretty…

Wolf: Yeah…

Blitz: You know, it’s kinda scary to think I ‘vas almost in dat position myself, all those years
ago…

Exile: Da…it tookski quite a bit of time for me to come to terms with certain ‘things’ about
myself…

Twilight: I suppose recovery from that sort of thing isn’t easy…

Chance: Yeah…

Rigby: I’ll admit, I’ve had my own demons in the past, but I’ve tried to get over them…Mordecai
honestly just needs help…I don’t expect you all to forgive him, not even sure if he expects himself,
but…something to consider…

[ The scene cuts back to Mordecai and the spirit ]

Mordecai: Wow…he actually stuck up for me…while keeping the situation true…

Present: When friends care about each other, it really shows commitment and how much they
mean to one another…I’m not sure if you’d do the same if you were in his position…

Mordecai: What, of course I would, he’s my best friend, I’ve done it before.

[ At that moment, Rarity, Fluttershy, Sweetie Belle, Apple Bloom, and Scootaloo walk past the two
and back into the main room, the lavender maned filly having subsided from her tears, while
Mordecai shows a guilty expression as she walks past ]

Applejack: There ya’ll are, is the lil one gonna be okay?

Sweetie: I…I’m fine now…you all don’t think my cooking’s bad, do you?

Fluttershy: Of course we don’t, sweetheart, Rarity tells me you’ve been practicing and the ones I
had were delicious.

Rarity: It’s true, after we paid a visit to Pinkie for a favor, she’s been improving tenfold, that man
was clearly too drunk to think properly.

Apple Bloom: Well, I know for certain he’s gettin’ a lump a’ coal fer Christmas.

Scootaloo: Oh, he’s not getting a lump, he’s getting a whole pile !

Apple Bloom: Well, it would serve him right, upsettin’ Sweetie Belle like that!

Sweetie Belle: Girls, trust me, it’s not too big a deal, I just won’t think about what he said, and I
know you guys appreciate me.

Scootaloo: Of course we do, you’re a Cutie Mark Crusader, we always stick together.

Sweetie Belle: Hmmhmm, thanks.

Pinkie: Weeeeeeell, since this party kinda went off the tracks, I’d say we should do another one
tomorrow, ya’ know, make up for all that happened tonight. I say we hold a party at the Big
Station, there’ll be plenty of room!

Jake: …You know, somewhere in the back of my head, I figured she’d say that.

Chance: Well, since there’s no stoppin’ it, I ain’t one to turn down an offer.

[ As the adults continue to talk, the scene focuses on the fillies ]

Apple Bloom: You sure you’ll be alright, Sweetie?

Sweetie Belle: I promise, I’ll be fine. Mordecai’s not a bad man, he was just out of it. Plus, there’s
still a chance to grab any leftovers.

Scootaloo: Ooooh, I’m claimin’ that .

[ The scene cuts back to Mordecai ]

Mordecai: I can’t believe it…she’s not mad…at least, not a lot…?

Present: A child’s innocence is a powerful thing…one can only be so lucky to be in the company
of those who can find it in their hearts to let bygones be bygones…

[ By this point, the spirit has grown a long beard ]

Present: Come…there is more to see…

[ The spirit teleports the two of them out of the building and to other places that took place after
what they had seen; Lady, Duchess, and Perdita opening presents with each other, Sagwa,
Dongwa, and Sheegwa playing on a snowbank, even Prince John, Sir Hiss, and Ashton clinking
glasses with one another. The further they go, the more the spirit seems to age as their beard
grows white ]

Present: As it seems, people can find happiness in various shapes and sizes, whether in the
company of others or by themselves…you understand?
Mordecai: I…I guess I never really thought about it like that until now…

Present: Of course, if you can’t be happy, then why should others?

Mordecai: What?

Present: Why, tis not what you said?

Mordecai: Well, yeah, but…I didn’t mean it like that…

Present: We must hurry as my time grows short.

[ The background suddenly turns to darkness as it did before ]

Mordecai: What, what’s going on?

Present: It seems you’ve harbored the sentiment for quite some time now…wanting yourself to be
happy without the consideration of others…which would explain your mannerisms…you hold two
of man’s greatest sins in your pocket…

[ Suddenly, the man opens his cloak from below, and from underneath, two disheveled figures
resembling those of Muscleman and Hi-Five Ghost appear, grasping and wailing up at Mordecai ]

Mordecai: GAAAH! Who are they?!

Present: Their names are Ignorance and Greed…two traits you possess greatly…your ignorance of
others, and your greed of thinking solely for your own benefit…these are the burdens that you are
to bear…

[ The figures disappear from below the spirit as he stares coldly at Mordecai ]
Mordecai: But…but I-

Present: They say that one reaps what one sows…you fit that description rather well…for you see,
the further one strays from the light, the closer they fall to darkness, where the more they will lose
hope, and when all hope is lost…there will be nothing…

[ The spirit vanishes into the darkness like the last, leaving Mordecai alone once more, all alone…
]

[ The clock is shown striking three o’clock as Mordecai is, once again, shown lying in bed. This
time, a cloud of dark black smoke fills the room…the air grows colder as Mordecai shivers before
waking up, looking in front of him to see a figure dressed in a black cloak, its face covered, yet
resembling that of a yeti. Mordecai is frozen in place, feeling small under the specter’s presence ]

Mordecai: Skips-I mean…are you the Spirit of What Will Be…?

[ The spirit remains silent, this only makes Mordecai feel more uneasy ]

Mordecai: I-I-I fear you, Spirit…I beg of you…have mercy on me…

[ The only response the spirit gives the blue jay is extending his arm…cautiously, the blue jay
extends his reach as the spirit pulls him out of the room…through a time portal surrounded in
black and grey, they land in a rather dreary location…Mordecai looks around…the sky is overcast,
the trees are without leaves…and the air feels cold… ]
Mordecai: Spirit, where are we…?

[ The spirit remains silent ]

Mordecai: …I beg, please say something to me…is this my future?

[ The blue jay then hears what he thinks sounds like a very faint ‘look’...Mordecai looks in the
direction in which the voice was pointing…he wishes he didn’t…in the near distance, a group of
people have gathered around what appears to be an array of gravestones…the spirit lifts Mordecai
off the ground and closer to where everyone has gathered…while most of the names are unclear,
two in particular send a cold chill down the blue jay’s spine…one reads “R.I.P. Rigby”, the next
one reads “R.I.P. Sweetie Belle” ]

Mordecai: S…Spirit…how…how did they die… what’s going on ?

[ Once again, the spirit remains silent ]

Mordecai: …Spirit, please, for the love of God, SAY SOMETHING!

[ The spirit’s hood comes down, revealing a Skips-esque face, only with black eyes that surround
Mordecai in total darkness ]

Mordecai: AAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!! Wha…oh not again…spirit… spirit ?

[ Mordecai looks from left to right, trying to find anyone within the eternal darkness…what he does
find causes his face to turn a horrific expression…there, standing several yards away is
Mordecai…only different…half of his body has been mutilated and is now made of metal…a
cybernetic eye on his left side and what appears to be blades sticking out from his hands ]

Mordecai: Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa…

[ Mordecai’s throat goes dry, he wants to say more, but he’s in too much shock to say anything…
even more horrifying is looking up and seeing a pair of eyes glowing above him, followed by a set
of strings dropping down…Mordecai in future form…is now a puppet…an object of a larger
force…Mordecai in present quivers as he looks down at the red dripping off the blades, as if it was
fresh…he then looks back slowly to see the spirit standing behind him ]

Mordecai: Spirit…spirit, please, enough! I don’t want to see more, I promise I’ll repent, I promise
to do better, please, anything to avoid becoming this! Spirit…Spirit! SPIRIT!!!

Future: [ whispering ] Yoooooooooooooou…eternaaaaal…paaaaaaain…

[ Mordecai finds himself being dragged back, right towards what appears to be a coffin, right into
a grave. The avian tries to hold on for dear life as he finds himself being sucked in ]

Mordecai: WHAT, WHAT’S HAPPENING…NO!! IT CAN’T BE!! …

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

[ Mordecai jolts up…he finds himself once again in bed…only this time, it’s morning, eight o’clock
exactly, the blue jay holds onto his chest, panting heavily ]

Mordecai: I…I’m alive…I’m alive !

[ Mordecai chuckles in such relief as he feels his face ]

Mordecai: Oh, thank God…I still have a chance, I can make things right, OH, I’ve GOT to hurry!

[ Mordecai quickly gets up out of bed, runs to the bathroom to brush his teeth, hastily makes
breakfast, and then dashes out the door, ready to put his plan into motion. He finally arrives at
Evergreen Station where everything is going according to schedule ]

Mordecai: Right…let’s get to work.

[ The Trans-Siberian Orchestra rendition of “Carol of the Bells” plays over a montage of
Mordecai getting everything ready for the party, organizing the waitlist in the cafe, stringing up
more decorations around the station while also giving the signalmen new traffic instructions to
divert people and engines away from the station so as to not spoil the surprise. Henry and Edward
find themselves having to be diverted away onto other lines, the same goes for Gordon and James,
and then Toby and Rosie. Mordecai works all throughout the morning and well into noon as the
clock ticks in anticipation, until at last, the party is ready. It transitions to the guests in attendance
from last night, including some extras, along with the engines, arriving at the station and stunned
to see everything is already decked out ]

Applejack: Well, I’ll be danged, you sure do work fast, Pinkie.

Pinkie: Wait, I wasn’t the one who put this together… Hunter ?

Hunter: What, I wasn’t anywhere near this place, at least I don’t think so.

Pinkie: Hmmmmmm, it looks as though we’ve got a mystery on our hands… eat your heart out,
Fred Jones .

Fluttershy: Actually, I think the answer’s closer than we think.

Pinkie: How so, Assistant Fluttershy?

Fluttershy: Well, look over on the bench.

[ Right on the bench nearest to them is an exhausted Mordecai taking several drinks of water.
Rigby is the first to approach him ]

Rigby: Mordecai, did you do all this?

Mordecai: [ panting ] I…I…I did…all of it…hooooo, God, tired…

Rarity: Well, I will say, for a one-man team, you didn’t do half bad a job at it…although I believe
you owe a certain someone an apology.

Jake: And ya’ know, the rest.

Mordecai: Of…course…

[ Mordecai looks over at Sweetie Belle who sheepishly rubs her legs back and forth ]

Sweetie Belle: It, it’s not a big deal, honest…

Mordecai: No…no, no, Sweetie, I made a huge mistake last night, I’m very, very sorry I insulted
your cooking…and I’m sorry to anyone I insulted last night…I know I don’t deserve your
forgiveness, and that’s fine with me…
Sweetie: …Well, you did apologize…I accept…water under the bridge?

Mordecai: Oh, yeah, of course.

Apple Bloom: Awwww, that’s so cute.

Scootaloo: Yeeeeah…I’m keepin’ ma’ on you, tho. [ gives Mordecai ‘the look’ ]

Rainbow Dash: Hehe, stickin’ it to the man, Scootaloo.

Pinkie: Weeeeeeeeeell, since we’re all here, I say, LEEEEET’S PARTY!

[ The scene cuts to the party in full swing, people dancing to the music, grabbing food from the
snack tables, and Thomas O’Malley leading the Alley Cats in “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the
Year” ]

Thomas: It’s the most wonderful time of the year

With the kids jingle belling

And everyone telling you be of good cheer

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

[ It cuts to Mordecai sitting down as Rigby sidles up next to him ]

Rigby: Hey, man.

Mordecai: Hey…so like, are we still cool?

Rigby: Ah, don’t worry about it, we all do dumb shit when we’re fucked up, I would know.

Mordecai: Hehe, yeah, you would…ya’ know, if there’s anything I can do to make it up to you…

Rigby: I’d say I’ve got everything I need at the moment, just me and my bro hanging out…I will
say, I’m surprised you knew where the party was gonna take place.

Mordecai: Well…let’s just say I had a bit of forethought…and it came to me in a dream…

Rigby: … SNRK , that’s real cheesy, man.

Mordecai: Ah, shush…

[ Mordecai and Rigby continue to sit by one another, contentedly relaxing as the scene pans out,
the two only just being made out leaning on each other as Thomas finishes the song before the
screen cuts to black ]

Thomas: It’s the most wonderful time,

Yes, the most wonderful time,

Oh, the most wonderful time,

Of the year!
Character Guide:

Mordecai, Rigby, "Benson", "Pops", "Skips", "Muscleman", "High-Five Ghost", Margaret, Eileen,
CJ - Regular Show

Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Applejack, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Apple Bloom, Sweetie
Belle, Scootaloo, Spike, Trixie, Starlight Glimmer, Lyra Heartstrings, Bon Bon - My Little Pony:
Friendship is Magic

Angelina Mouseling, Alice Nimbletoes - Angelina Ballerina (2002)

Aurora, Maleficent - Sleeping Beauty (1959)

Beast, Belle - Beauty and the Beast (1991)

Blitz, Exile, Hunter, Colleen - Road Rovers

Chance Furlong, Jake Clawson - Swat Kats

Fox McCloud, Wolf O'Donnell - Star Fox

Robin Hood, Little John, Maid Marian, Prince John, Sir Hiss, Sheriff Ashton, Lady Kluck - Robin
Hood (1973)

Sir Topham Hatt, Thomas, Edward, Henry, Gordon, James, Percy, Toby, Duck, Emily, Rosie -
Thomas and Friends

Thomas O'Malley, Duchess, Scat Cat, Hit Cat, Peppo, Shun Gon, Billy Boss - The Aristocats
(1970)

Usagi Tsukino (Sailor Moon), Ami Mizuno (Sailor Mercury), Rei Hino (Sailor Mars)
Antoine D'Coolette, Tails, Sonic - Sonic the Hedgehog

Bagheera, Baloo, Shere Khan, Kaa - The Jungle Book (1967)

Bear, Fox, Rabbit, Raccoon - Franklin

Blossom, Bubbles, Buttercup - The Powerpuff Girls

Cat and Dog - CatDog

Cat R. Waul - An American Tail: Fievel Goes West (1991)

Cinderella - Cinderella (1950)

Daphne Blake, Fred Jones - Scooby-Doo

Fat Cat - Chip and Dale's Rescue Rangers

Hokey Wolf - Hokey Wolf

Huckleberry Hound - The Huckleberry Hound Show

Jasmine - Aladdin (1992)

Jinks - Pixie, Dixie, and Mr. Jinks

Lady - Lady and the Tramp (1955)

Lapis Lazuli - Steven Universe

Loopy De Loop - Loopy De Loop

Lizzie McGuire - Lizzie McGuire

Max, Ruby - Max and Ruby

Mulan - Mulan (1998)

Nala, Zira - The Lion King (1994)/Simba's Pride (1998)

Penny Proud - The Proud Family

Perdita, Dolly, Fergus, Hansel, Colonel - 101 Dalmatians (1961)/101 Dalmatian Street

Postman Pat - Postman Pat

Rocko - Rocko's Modern Life

Sagwa, Dongwa, Sheegwa - Sagwa the Chinese Siamese Cat

Snagglepuss - Snagglepuss

Snow White, Grimhilde (Evil Queen) - Snow White (1937)

Tiana - Princess and the Frog (2009)

 Keeping Spirits Bright

Keeping Spirits Bright

[ The scene is initially dark with only the sound of wind blowing before it fades into a scene of a
lone Huckleberry Hound sitting on a bench at Maple Station, no one else is around, save for a
single lamppost providing the only semblance of light in the darkness. The coonhound pulls his
coat in as a gush of wind blows in his face, sending snow in it ]

?: “While heavy snow has engulfed the island in a large blanket of white, a few gems have made it
through.”

?: “I’ve heard tell of a lost present, differences between siblings, and a near disaster with a
Christmas tree.”

?: “...However, with enough willpower and determination, one can only hope for a happy ending to
this story.”

?: “...I shan’t spoil the ending, that is something you’ll have to see for yourselves…”

[ The shot pans over to the station clock reading seven o’clock as it begins to turn backwards,
coinciding with it turning from evening to noon, all the way to nine o’clock in the morning. As it
pans out, Rebecca whooshes past the station with an express for Evergreen, and the camera
follows her all the way from going under a stone bridge where Snooper and Blabber wave down,
through a stretch of mainline before passing under the signal gantry at Evergreen where Gordon
can be seen at the other platform as the camera pans up to show the title in both green and red
letters “Keeping Spirits Bright” ]

#1: Give or Take

[ As Gordon is shown passing by Oak Station with his Express, a clutter is heard followed by a
flustered cry ]

?: Ed, those aren’t for stacking!

[ It pans over to where Edd is trying to rearrange a set of parcels that Ed has presumably knocked
over ]

Edd: May I remind you that these boxes might have fragile cargo in them?

Ed: Sorry, Double D, dey just look like a big candy cane since they are red and white,
hmmmmmmm, that’s good.

Edd: [ sighs ] And you, I wouldn’t mind a little help here, Eddy.

[ The focus cuts over to Eddy leaning against a wall, looking disinterested ]

Eddy: Naaaaah, seems you got this one all sorted, besides, what happened to “if you’re not gonna
do it right, don’t do it all”?
Edd: That’s not what I…[ puts his fingers in between his eyes ]...look, we’re meant to be doing this
as an act of charity, the postmaster said we’d be rewarded if we helped him with the Christmas
post.

Eddy: Charity, schmarity, so long as I get enough dough to get a decent jawbreaker, that’s all that
matters to me.

Edd: [ sighs ] Sometimes I wonder if there’s a deeper meaning for your desire of those…

Eddy: What’s that supposed to mean?

Edd: Oh, nothing.

[ Eddy scowls at the sound of Ed snickering behind him and gets up in his face ]

Eddy: What’s so funny, lumpy?

Ed: Oh, nothing, Eddy, just that I wonder how decent you want dem, size matters, you know.

[ Edd can be heard snickering now as Eddy’s face turns red ]

Eddy: Wise guys, eh, you won’t be laughin’ when I show how bi-

[ Suddenly, as if on cue, Pepe arrives with something tucked in his coat ]

Pepe: Eh Bien, bonjour, ma’ little postmen, I trust ze workload is treating you well.

Edd: Well, some of us aren’t finding it difficult at all. [ glances at Eddy ]

Eddy: Shush, sockhead.

Pepe: I see, well, regardless of zat, I’m sure you’ll get something out of it, preferably something
pleasant, I imagine.

[ Ed looks down to see something brown and square sticking out from the center of the skunk’s
coat ]

Ed: Oooooooooooh, he’s got a box!

Pepe: What? Oh, zis, tis a present for tonight’s Secret Santa, me and mah colleagues just arrived
by train for a little last minute shopping. Ze’re not too far behind me.

[ The scene cuts to where Bugs, Daffy, and Sylvester are standing at the end of the platform,
looking away in various directions ]

Pepe: What do you think?

Eddy: That packaging is sh-!

Edd: Eddy!

Eddy: AHEM, I mean…doesn’t really stand out all that much. Just a boring, brown box.

Pepe: Hmmmmm, I see what you mean, I’ll try and snatch up a bit of wrapping paper while we’re
out.
Daffy: Hurry up, I’m freezing my feathers off!

Pepe: Coming! I must be going.

Edd: But they’ll see the present when you go back…

Pepe: Oh, sacrebleu, you’re right! Well, in zat case, I need to ask a favor from you three. You must
hold on zis parcel until I get back, watch it with your life!

Eddy: Wait, I-

Pepe: No time for waiting, I must fly!

[ Pepe tosses the box into Eddy’s hands and skirts off as quickly as he can ]

Eddy: [ shoves the present into Edd’s hands ] You airhead!

Edd: What?

Eddy: What are you doing saying all that crap, now we have to keep this stupid box intact while
doing all this!

Edd: Well, if you’re not going to be useful helping me and Ed with packages, you can be the one
who looks after the present…think you can handle that, big man?

[ Eddy scowls at Edd’s grin ]

Ed: Awwww, c’mon, Eddy…[ picks up his leader ]...it is Christmas and we are meant to be good
little boys and girls.

Eddy: Ed… put me down .

[ The scene cuts to Edd and Ed arranging the many parcels and bags of letters…well, Edd is the
one arranging them, Ed is freely throwing them about while the former tries to maintain some level
of organization. Eddy meanwhile sits on a bench nearby with the present, he’s sated with his job at
first, but quickly grows bored ]

Eddy: C’mon!

[ The scene cuts to Edd carefully unloading parcels from Ryan’s post train as Eddy approaches
and sets the present down ]

Eddy: How much longer am I gonna have to look after this time?

Edd: Well, you can always occupy your time by helping us with the mail.

Eddy: [ sighs ] Fine, beats sitting around with a cube of misery in my lap.

[ As Eddy reaches down to grab a green box, Ed absentmindedly picks up the brown box and
throws a clear shot over the van, causing Edd to notice the sound, but not the parcel as he’s facing
the other way ]

Edd: Ed, what did I tell you about handling these boxes? Carefully .
Ed: Oops, my mistake.

Eddy: Hmph, you tell him one thing and it goes out the other.

[ Just then, Edd notices something as he looks down ]

Edd: Where’s the package, Eddy?

Eddy: Excuse me?

Edd: The present? The thing I asked you to keep an eye on?

Eddy: What? [ looks down ] Where’d it go?

Edd: Eddy ?

Eddy: Don’t look at me, I just put it down for a second!

Ed: [ GASPS ] Maybe it was STOLEN !

Edd: GEH! Did anyone pass by us just now?

[ Ryan whistles, signaling to depart ]

Eddy: I don’t think so, unless…

[ The Eds gaze at the departing mail train, looking rather pale ]

Eddy: …oh, crap.

[ Eddy and Edd wave frantically at Ryan to try and stop ]

Eddy: HEY!

Edd: WAIT!

Eddy: COME BACK!

Edd: STOP!

[ Their efforts are in vain as Ryan is too far out to hear them ]
Edd: Dooooooooooh, this can’t be happening! This isn’t happening!

Ed: OH, I FOUND IT!

Eddy and Edd: What, WHERE?!

Ed: It is just sitting on da’ tracks.

[ Ed points to the package sitting right on the side of the middle track, mostly intact, Eddy and Edd
both breathe a sigh of relief ]

Eddy: Righto, just gonna grab this sucker and we’ll be alright.

Edd: Eddy, be careful!

Eddy: Sha, this’ll be easy as-

[ Just as Eddy jumps down to grab the parcel, the sound of another train coming is heard as
Murdoch looms into view ]

Eddy: …Mother. AAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!

[ Eddy quickly grabs the box just as the large tender engine rushes through with a train of vans,
blowing his whistle as the platform rumbles. Eddy is shown clutching the package, quivering while
Edd and Ed watch with wide eyes. At that moment, Pepe arrives back with a basket ]

Pepe: Quickly, petits hommes! Hide ze’ present before…oh…what happened here…?

Eddy: Don’t… ask …

[ At that moment, Bugs, Daffy, and Sylvester appear behind Pepe ]

Bugs: Ehhhh, what’s up, D…well, someone’s had a visit from Marley’s ghost, hehehe.

Sylvester: What’s that in his hands?

Eddy: THIS…[ holds up the package ]...is what I almost died for…[ tosses the present back to
Pepe ]...here, take your present back!

Daffy: That’s a present? Hardly looks the part.

Sylvester: [ to Pepe ] Guess that explains why you went to look at wrapping paper.

Pepe: Ah, yes, it was meant to be a surprise, mon ami, for ze’ Secret Santa.

Daffy: Well, I’m hoping mine is something exquisite, fitting for someone of such charisssfffffffma,
as me.

Bugs: Ooooh, I’m sure you’ll get it… snrk .

Pepe: I do apologize for any inconvenience, of course. Twas not ma’ intention, you understand?

Edd: Oh, of course not, we’re kinda used to this sort of thing, proportions blown outta control,
routine really.

Sylvester: [ under his breath ] Don’t I know it…

Ed: HAHA, it’s our motto!

Eddy: HMPH!

Bugs: Well, while it’s usually not my thing, since I like bein’ a jackass, perhaps we can pay ya’
back for all the trouble.

Eddy: Meaning?
Bugs: An invitation to our little party, hehehe, you look like you could use a breatha’.

Edd: Well…that’s very kind of you, I’m up for it, how about you two?

Ed: YAY, presents!

Pepe: It appears someone will have to get a very special gift, to show a little hospitality.

[ Pepe winks at Eddy who turns away with a blush and scowl…before letting up with a smile ]

Eddy: Eh, why not? Could be fun…so long as I get my due.

Edd: Oooooh, Eddy…

[ The shot pans over to the clock reading eleven o’clock as Celestia and Luna, along with people
like Pink Panther, Callie, Sally, Ariel, Minerva Mink, Hoity Toity, Photo Finish, Sassy Saddles,
Thunderbolt, and Lil’ Lightning are shown ready to board an Express service bound for Evergreen
at Elm, with Spencer leading the train. In the winter, some passengers can wait, while others want
the fastest ride home ]

#2: Royal Circumstances

[ Celestia and Luna are shown sitting down in the first-class compartment, watching the
countryside fly past ]

Celestia: Tight schedule today, isn’t it?

Luna: Wouldn’t be so if you’d let me finish my shopping.

Celestia: Well, you did say you wanted to be back in time to finish decorating, soooooo, I made an
exception.

Luna: Perhaps , it wasn’t the exception I meant.

[ Suddenly, the outside begins to slow down, causing the alicorn sisters to look confused ]

Celestia: What the?

Luna: Why are we stopping, there’s no station out here.

[ Eventually, the train comes to a complete stop. Celestia opens the window to see if she can get a
better view of the obstruction ]
Luna: What is it?

Celestia: Oh, ffffffffffffudge, it’s a pile of logs scattered all over the track.

[ The shot cuts to exactly what Celestia was describing; logs are strayed across the lineside, much
to Spencer’s chagrin ]

Celestia: [ sighs ] This isn’t what I had planned.

Luna: Shall we go out and assist? We have magic, after all.

Celestia: Are you sure you want to get out, it’s awfully cold outside, and it’s nice and warm in
here.

Luna: Yes, but we shouldn’t inconvenience everyone else.

Celestia: [ takes a sip of her mug of cocoa ] Hmmmmm, delicious…oh, and look, help’s arrived, so
we can just relax.

[ Luna sighs and rolls her eyes as Henry arrives with Rocky, seemingly much to Spencer’s relief ]

Celestia: Might I add, these Christmas cakes are absolutely divine . Compliments to the chef.

Luna: Careful you don’t eat too much…[ under her breath ]...you might get chunky.

Celestia: Pardon?

Luna: Ooooooh, nothing, sister…

[ The scene transitions to the mess having been cleared up and Spencer setting over with a “toot-
toot”. Celestia gives an appreciative wave out to the workers who helped move the tree, consisting
of Bismuth, Knuckles, Bark, Hathi, and Big Mac ]

Celestia: That was nice of them.

Luna: Perhaps, though I wouldn’t have minded some active participation.

Celestia: Well, what was stopping you?

Luna: I…never mind, at least we’re on the move again.

[ Just as Luna says this, Spencer goes under a signal that suddenly changes to “Danger” before
cutting to Pine Station ]

Celestia: Of course, why not have a snowdrift in the middle of the line?

Luna: Well, I suppose we’re stuck here until then…of course, we have the ability of flight, we
could-

Celestia: In that case, why don’t we look around?

Luna: -or you could just interrupt me…

Celestia: Perhaps pick up a few things, you said you never finished your shopping after all.

Luna: Might as well…

[ The royal siblings begin to make their way over to the gift shop as Rheneas passes by in the
background. Inside, several other patrons are looking at various knick-knacks; Pete, Priscilla,
Penelope, Amethyst, and Falco. Celestia and Luna are watching a display table showing off
several snowglobes, one of which causes Luna’s eye as it shows a mare sitting on a crescent moon
sculpture. She gives a small smile as she reaches out before- ]

Celestia: What about this one? [ holds up a globe with several reindeer figurines inside ]

Luna: I-

Celestia: [ holds up a globe containing a golden alicorn inside ] Or how about this? I think it
really captures my personality.

Luna: [ huffs ] Of course it does…

[ Luna grumpily makes her way outside of the shop, much to her sister’s surprise ]

Celestia: Luna?

[ The scene cuts to Luna sitting down on a bench and crossing her arms as she sulks. Celestia is
shown stepping out from the shop and sees her sister, an expression of concern on her face as the
Princess of the Sun cautiously approaches the Princess of the Moon ]

Celestia: Luna…are you alright?

Luna: What does it matter…?

Celestia: What do you mean, of course it does.

Luna: Really? So how come this entire time, you’ve been the one calling the shots?

Celestia: …I don’t-

Luna: Of course you don’t, you’re always speaking over me, you’ve been doing it all day, where
we go, where we eat, where we shop, it’s almost like I’m invisible to you! It reminds me of certain
events …

Celestia: I…I didn’t mean to come off like that, I just wanted us to spend some time together, have
a nice Christmas and all…I guess I got a little ahead of myself…I’m sorry if I didn’t let you have a
say before, seems I’m still making screwups after all this time…

Luna: …I’m…[ sighs ]...I’m sorry I snapped, I do want us to have fun, I just want it to go both
ways, we both do the things we like and make the best of it…

Celestia: Yeah…that would be lovely…let’s go and have some fun…but this time, you tell me
what you wanna do.

Luna: Alright then, I-

[ At that moment, the station’s P.A. system rings ]

P.A.: Attention, passengers for the 11:00 Express to Evergreen, we have just received word that
the mainline is now cleared of snow, we will arrange for departure very soon.

Celestia: Oh, we’d better hur…actually…in the meantime, Luna, you say what we should do.

Luna: Well, in that case…

[ A montage is shown of Celestia and Luna occupying their time, doing more of what the latter
wants, namely in getting the lunar snowglobe she had her eyes on, ordering a white chocolate hot
cocoa to contrast Celestia’s typical hot cocoa, and even getting two angel ornaments, one in a
golden sunshine dress, the other in a lunar blue dress before the two are ready to depart ]

Celestia: You know, it’s nice to let my little sister take the reins sometimes.

Luna: Hmm, ‘little’ indeed, I’m hardly that much younger than you.

Celestia: Of course, perhaps I need to take more of a backseat in festive planning, let someone
else’s voice be heard for a change.
Luna: I’d like that very much…perhaps my angel can go higher up on the tree in our place.

Celestia: Anything you wish, Lulu.

Luna: Hooooooo, you and that nickname.

Celestia: Well, you call me ‘Tia’, it’s only fair.

Luna: …Fair point.

[ At that moment, Manx sidles up next to the two ]

Manx: Aaaaaah, ya’ royal highnesses, I wanted ta’ speak with you both.

Celestia: Uhhh…of course, what about?

Manx: I was hopin’ ya’d both be in attendence at my Christmas gala this evenin’, we’ve been
gettin’ everything set up, and an appearance from royalty’ll seal the deal.

Celestia: Well, that’s…[ looks over at Luna…and smiles ]...actually, we’ve got plans.

Manx: Ah, good ta-WA-huh?

Celestia: We’ve both got things going this evening…perhaps another time.

[ Luna smiles back as Celestia steps inside the carriage ]

Luna: By the way, you might want to change out that hairpiece.

Manx: I-doh…it’s just fine…isn’t it?

[ Celestia and Luna grin at each other from inside the coach as Spencer wheeshes out of the
station. The clock reads one o’clock as it pans out to Duke waiting at the narrow gauge platform
with a rake of coaches before transitioning to him passing by a woodland area ]

#3: Christmas Briars

[ Meanwhile, in the forest, are two men trudging about tools in hand. One is a smaller, a dark red
fox with a long snout carrying an axe, one is a taller brown bear, carrying a large club. They are
Briar Fox and Briar Bear, otherwise known better as “Brer Fox” and “Brer Bear” ]

Brer Fox: Brrrrrrrrr, I don’ know what in the Sam Hell I was thinkin’ lettin’ you drag me out in
this bitter cold!

Brer Bear: Well, it’s cuz I was a’ lookin’ for a big ole tree ta’ put in ur place, thought we might git
some use outta’ that axe a’ yours…fer once.

Brer Fox: Excuse me , ya’ do know I can hear, right?!

Brer Bear: Do ya’ now, musta’ slipped mah mind, huh-huh-HIC!

Brer Fox: [ sighs, under his breath ] Dang ole stupid bear…
[ Brer Fox is almost instantly met with a club on his head ]

Brer Fox: DOH!

Brer Bear: I ain’t half-deaf a’ hearing too, ya’ know.

Brer Fox: Aaaaaargh, you big ole tub a’ guts, let’s just find this thang so we can git outta here
sooner, I’m freezin’ mah ass.

[ The two briars begin to look around the forest to see if any trees are suited to their liking. First,
they come across a tall pine ]

Brer Bear: Hey, ya! This’ll do juuuuuust fine.

Brer Fox: Ain’t no way I’m dragging that ! It’s way too big!

Brer Bear: Awwwwwww, but is a perfect size .

Brer Fox: Fer you, maybe, but ain’t no way that’s gon’ fit in ur crib, so fergit about it!

[ Brer Fox makes his point clear by bonking Brer Bear on the head. The next tree they come across
is much shorter in height ]

Brer Fox: Ah, this’ll do juuuust nicely.

Brer Bear: Wut? This thang’s too small, it’ll look all shrimpy and guff!

Brer Fox: It’s easier ta’ carry, moreso than that other tree and yo’ backside put togetha’.

[ Brer Bear clutches his hand around Brer Fox’s neck and pulls him in ]

Brer Bear: The hell you say about ma’ backside, pins n’ needles?

[ The bruin tosses the vulpine into the snow and gets up with a sulky look on his face. The search
for the tree goes on for longer than either of the two would have liked as they constantly go back
and forth between what the other wants ]

Brer Fox: Too bushy!

Brer Bear: Too thin!

Brer Fox: Too crooked!

Brer Bear: Too dead!

[ This goes on and on until the briars have almost completely exhausted each other ]

Brer Fox: Alright , I’mma warnin’ you, I’ve been puttin’ up with this nonsense fer ages now, so if
you don’t let me pick a tree, I’m changin’ the menu from rabbit stew ta bear ass barbecue !

Brer Bear: Ya’ wouldn’t dare, would ya’?!

Brer Fox: OH, would I ?! Ya’ll know I’m crazy as sin, I’m more than capable of it!

Brer Bear: Well, if that’s the way yer gon’ be about it, then I don’t need this, I’ll go fer a tree on
ma’ own!

Brer Fox: Good ! Thank you, finally , I might git some peace ‘round here!

Brer Bear: I…s-scr-screw you, Fox!

[ Brer Bear attempts to swing his smaller cohort once more, but in his current state, he misses and
turns around, dragging his club in the snow as he walks away, leaving Brer Fox on his own ]

Brer Fox: [ gives a dismissive wave ] BAH, who needs ‘im? I could do soooooooooo much more
without him draggin’ on mah tail. In fact, I ain’t stayin’ out ‘ere no more, I’m goin’ home where
it’s warm .

[ Of course, as the crazy vulpine says this, the shot pans out to reveal that he’s more or less a
small figure in the middle of all these trees. As he turns to go where he thinks home is, it becomes
apparent that he has no idea where he’s going. The scene cuts back to Brer Bear sulkily trudging
through the snow ]

Brer Bear: …HMPH…dang ole Fox…thinks he kn-knows better than me…I’ll show ‘im…I don’t
need his…badmouthin’ and…beatin’...

[ Suddenly, as if by magic, Brer Bear spots a tree glimmering in the distance…it really is the
perfect tree…perfect size, shape, trimmings, why, it’s almost like it’s calling to him ]

Brer Bear: Ooooooooh…I-I found it! I found it! HAHA-HIC! It’s yon’ perfect tree right dere!
Well now, time a’ take you down and trim you up.

[ Brer Bear approaches the tree, but finds a bit of a problem, Brer Fox was the one holding the axe
]

Brer Bear: SSSSShoot…ah, well, might as well do it the ole fashioned way…

[ As the brown bear raises his club to strike on the tree’s stem, a strong gush of wind blows,
causing him to shiver ]
Brer Bear: BRRRRRRRRRR….bit cold, init…perhaps make a lil fire in the meantime…

[ The bruin looks around for any spare logs and branches to make his little bonfire. Meanwhile,
Brer Fox is mindlessly trudging his way through the snow, feverishly rubbing his arms together ]

Brer Fox: BRRRRRRRRR…bi’er cold, bi’er cold, bi’er cold… hooooooooooo , gotta find me
sum shelter soon…if only Bear were here, he was always the better navigator…doooooooh, what
am I sayin’, I don’t need that fat pile a’-

[ The wind howls and blows in the fox’s face ]

Brer Fox: Vrrrrrrrrrrr…damn it…can’t see a thing in this-GEH!

[ The fox’s complaining is interrupted by him suddenly sinking and then falling down something,
revealed to be a ditch. Snow has covered the briar from top to bottom ]

Brer Fox: PHAW! PFFT…[ sighs ]...

[ The scene cuts to Brer Bear having assembled a few bits of wood and brushing them together to
get a flame going. After a few seconds, the first signs of smoke begin to appear. The bruin smiles
as the smoke carries over above the trees, cutting back to Brer Fox pulling himself out of the ditch,
axe first, with a grunt ]

Brer Fox: GRAFH! Haaaaa…I’ve no idea where I am…or how ta’ get back…dang, why’d I leave
Bear, now I’m plum lost…

[ Brer Fox looks up the sky with disappointment, seeing a bit of smoke hanging in the air from a
distance…he blinks twice to make sure he didn’t imagine it ]

Brer Fox: Hol’ up…that’s gotta be a fire ova’ there…oooooooooh, finally, maybe I can warm up,
maybe someone’ll know the way back.

[ The fox hurries in the direction to which he saw the smoke, passing by snowy trees and bushes
until it cuts to him only a few yards away, pausing as he sees just who was making the fire; Brer
Bear. Brer Fox stands awkwardly for a second or so before hesitantly making his way over to the
bruin. The bear’s ears perk up at the sound of someone’s feet crunching against the snow, looking
to see Brer Fox slowly making his way towards him ]

Brer Bear: Oh, it’s just you…

Brer Fox: Make some room, will ya’, ma’ tail’s freezin’...

[ Brer Fox sidles close enough to the bonfire and rubs his hands together, feeling a little bit
warmer ]

Brer Fox: Haaaaaaaaaaa, that’s better…

[ The fox then notices the tree in front of him…and is surprised at how it appears to be the tree
they were looking for ]

Brer Fox: Ah…ya’ found it…

Brer Bear: Yeah…ta’ yur likin’?

Brer Fox: …I don’t say this much, or ever really, but…ya’ did a good…[ sighs ]...and I’m real
sssssssssssos…ssssssuuuuuuurrrrrrr…saaaahaaaaaa…saaaa-

[ Brer Fox is lightly poked with Brer Bear’s club, more in jest than anything ]

Brer Bear: Huh-huh-huh…shoot, ain’t much ta’ say, let’s get this har’ tree down already.

Brer Fox: Finally, somethin’ I can agree on.

[ The scene cuts to the two briars dragging the tree across the snow with ropes attached, before
they bring it back to their cottage nestled somewhere in the forest, setting it up near the fireplace.
Brer Fox suddenly finds Brer Bear leaning his arm on him ]

Brer Bear: Huuuuuuuuuuuah…murry Chris’mas, Fox.

Brer Fox: Hmmmmmmmmmmrph…murry Chris’mas, too…ya’ tub a…Bear…

[ Brer Fox manages to give a genuine smile as the clock behind the two shows three o’clock before
it cuts to outside of their abode and transitions to Maple Station where Huckleberry Hound is
standing on the platform, balancing two luggage bags in hand ]
Huck: [ sighs ] Tis’ the season, am I right…?

[ The coonhound finds himself having to manuever past Makoto and Hotaru to avoid a collision
with the two before finally reaching the luggage van on James’ train ]

#4: Spirit of the Season

[ When it comes to the Christmas rush, passenger trains can be quite the hustle, which is why Huck
had offered to help with the services out of generosity, though he was finding his versatility put to
the test, making his way around Shego with her back turned, Soarin looking over a brochure,
Lippy and Hardy standing unfazed next to each other, and then Pongo walking in his direction. At
that moment, a flustered Snagglepuss comes out of the building ]

Snag: Well, isn’t this a fine mess? Give back to the community, he said, it’s Christmas, he said. All
these passengers running about, all these trains going in and out, always on the go, never stopping,
even.

Huck: [ raises a brow ] What’s everyone doin’ outside?

Snag: Why, if it isn’t convenient, they’re fixing the furnace inside, Jinks is on it, but…you know…

Huck: Hmmm…perhaps I’ll go have a look at it, I do have a knack for fixin’ thangs…

Snag: But then who’s going to look after the luggage?

Huck: You can handle this till I get back, can’t ya, sug?

[ The hound winks at the mountain lion as he goes inside the building to see Jinks trying to restoke
the fire ]

Huck: What’s goin’ on here?

Jinks: Oh, like, uhhhh, I’m tryna’ get this fire goin’, but the flame won’t give it to me. It’s like
some kinda woodoo against me.

[ The orange tomcat puffs into the furnace, and gives smoke in his face, causing him to cough ]

Jinks: AAAAAACK-ACK-ACK!

Huck: CAW! HMM! [ waves the smoke out of his face ] Not much luck, is there?

Hokey: [ suddenly appears next to Huck ] Certainly not, what’s taking so long? My feet will go
frozen solid if I have to stand outside any longer.

Jinks: Well-ACK-not my fault this stupid fire won’t burn.

Hokey: If you’re fixing it, then I’m sure it’ll be working by the end of next week.

Jinks: Hmph, really!

Huck: AHEM! Since none of us are gettin’ anywhere, why don’t I handle this? I’ve dealt with
stoking fires before, that way, you both will be warm sooner than ya’ think.
Hokey: Well…I suppose it’s not the worst idea…from him anyway.

Jinks: Yeah, like, I’m with that.

[ Jinks and Hokey stand back as Huck goes to tend to the fire, gently puffing on it as the flame
begins to even out, causing the room to warm up ]

Huck: See, much better.

[ For the rest of the day, Huck manages to keep to time with whatever needs done around the
station; organizing luggage, keeping the timetables in check, and doing his best not to trip on the
ice that can be found in patches on the platform. Hokey, Jinks, and Snag help out wherever they
can, occasionally, they find themselves in pairs to work out a particular situation. At one point,
Arthur rushes past the station before it cuts to Hokey with a tall stack of bags in his hands ]

Huck: Hokey!
Hokey: Yeah, what, Huck? A little busy at the moment!

Huck: Look out for the ice!

Hokey: What i-YIEYE!

[ Hokey steps on an ice patch and begins to slip, Huck instantly comes to his aid to stop the stack
of luggage from falling onto the platform, slipping slightly on a patch, catching one with his arm,
and then one with his foot, Jinks and Snag each attempt to catch a bag, occasionally slipping on
the ice themselves. All four breathe a sigh of relief ]

Snag: PHEW! That was close…

Jinks: I’m just glad it didn’t go worse…

Hokey: Right…uh, thanks, Huck…you kinda saved my behind there…

Huck: Just…doin’ ma’ duty is all…

[ The four eventually go back to reorganizing the luggage before settling on scraping off any ice
they find, so as to help avoid others slipping or falling over ]

Snag: Ya’ know, I’ve just realized something.

Huck: What’s that?

Snag: We’ve never really been in a group like this before, it’s different, unique, unusual even.

Huck: Yeah, well, when I heard Jinks and Hokey wanted to help me out with this here charity
work, I couldn’t turn down the offer, we go a long way back, anyway.

Snag: Going back a long way, I imagine.

Huck: Oh yeah…even if it’s taken…a while, heh…

[ Eventually, the activity around the station begins to die down, and three of the quartet are seen
sweeping the remnants of ice off the platform ]
Hokey: Aaaaaah, nothing like goin’ home after today’s events, finally I might get some decent
cocoa.

Jinks: Remember, the rounds are on you tonight.

Hokey: Ooooooh, cheeky.

Snag: Speaking of which, where’s Huck?

[ Snag goes inside the building to see the hound organizing the pamphlets and fliers on the walls
and shelves ]

Snag: Well, seeing as things are beginning to settle, shall we head for home after this?

Huck: Ya’ll can go on, I offered to stay a while longer to make sure everythin’s clean…I doubt I’ll
be making it home tonight.

Snag: W…What do you mean?

Huck: I’ll be closing up the station…no trains are gonna come by after this last one…by then, it’ll
just be me here.

Snag: Wait then…how’d you get here?

Huck: Came by train…heh, doesn’t seem like I’ll be comin’ back by it…no worry, ya’ll go have
fun.

[ By this point, Jinks and Hokey have sidled up behind Snag ]

Jinks: We can always stay together, ya’ know.

Huck: If you want to, fine by me, but…I wouldn’t want it to be a burden…after all, I ain’t no party
animal like some a’ you…

Hokey: If…that’s what you want…

Huck: I just wish ya’ll have a Merry Christmas, don’t mind me, I’m used to it…

Hokey: Well…if anything…thanks for earlier…and keeping things organized…

Jinks: Yeah, you’ve been great.

Snag: [ sighs ] See you then…

[ The three turn to leave the building as Huck looks back solemnly ]

Huck: You too…

[ The scene cuts to later in the evening as the sun has gone down, the snow is falling, and Huck is
in the exact spot as he was at the beginning, looking up at the lamppost providing the only light in
his surroundings…eventually, the light flicks off, leaving Huck in the darkness…the hound slowly
goes into the station, finds himself a bench, lays on it…and closes his eyes as he uses his coat as a
blanket…all is silent…until three silhouettes appear in front of the door…it opens with a creak as
one by one, they step inside…Huck is gently lifted up from his spot and carried out, revealing Snag
and Jinks as the ones lifting him at either end as Hokey leads them to a brakevan pulled by
James…Huck slowly opens his eyes at the company and his new surroundings…all three give
smiles down at the hound as they set off into the night… ]

[ The scene goes to black before showing the main title “Keeping Spirits Bright” in the same
letters as the opening before it cuts to various shots after the fact; the Eds sharing gifts with the
Tunes, the Royal Sisters having mugs of cocoa in their abode, Brer Fox and Brer Bear sitting by
the fire with their tree nearby, and Huck, Snag, Jinks, and Hokey wrapped up in blankets on a
couch before it cuts to credits ]

Character Guide:

Ed, Edd (Double D), Eddy - Ed, Edd N' Eddy

Princess Celestia, Princess Luna, Big Macintosh, Hoity Toity, Photo Finish, Soarin', Sassy Saddles
- My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic

Brer Fox, Brer Bear - Song of the South (1946)

Huckleberry Hound - The Huckleberry Hound Show

Snagglepuss - Snagglepuss

Jinks - Pixie, Dixie, and Mr. Jinks

Hokey Wolf - Hokey Wolf

Pepe Le Pew, Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Sylvester, Pete Puma - Looney Tunes

Mayor Manx, Callie Briggs - Swat Kats

Amethyst, Bismuth - Steven Universe

Ariel - The Little Mermaid (1989)

Falco Lombardi - Star Fox

Hathi - The Jungle Book (1967)

Lippy Lion, Hardy Har Har - Lippy Lion and Hardy Har Har

Knuckles the Echidna, Sally Acorn, Bark the Polar Bear - Sonic the Hedgehog

Makoto Kino (Sailor Jupiter), Hotaru Tomoe (Sailor Saturn) - Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon

Minerva Mink - Animaniacs

Pink Panther - Pink Panther

Pongo, Thunderbolt, Lil' Lightning - 101 Dalmatians (1961)/Patch's London Adventure (2003)

Priscilla Pinkpaws, Penelope Pinkpaws - Angelina Ballerina (2002)

Shego - Kim Possible

Super Snooper, Blabber Mouse - Snooper and Blabber

Henry, Gordon, James, Arthur, Murdoch, Spencer, Ryan, Rebecca, Rocky, Rheneas, Duke -
Thomas and Friends
 Carol of the Wolf

Carol of the Wolf

[ The scene opens with a shot of the clock tower as it chimes nine ‘o clock before panning out to
the snowy landscape surrounding it. In wintertime, the snow and ice can prove contentious for
some people, some people are particularly disdainful of the cold brew that comes each year…
however, there are some who are accustomed to the cold…to some, it’s second nature…in one
particular case; it’s Balto’s time to shine. The wolfdog in question is shown walking through the
forest, gazing up at the snowy trees and the mountains in the distance ]

Balto: [ sighs contentedly ] Nothing quite like it…

[ The wolfdog carries on through his route, taking in the winter wonderland before him. While the
city is busy with all the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, Balto finds himself enjoying the
peace and quiet of the forest. To him; this is a special place all year round, but during winter,
there’s something about it that feels…magical. Eventually, Balto comes across a tall pine standing
in the middle of the forest, stretching high into the air ]

Balto: Well, aren’t you a fine sight? I know to some you’d look better trimmed with decorations
on, but, something about just snow and needles on pines is so…beautiful.

[ As Balto continues to look up at the tall tree, it transitions to a scene of him walking across the
street back home to his apartment, Charlotte and Bunnie passing by in the opposite direction,
when he hears voices coming from the distance ]

?: And is it gonna be a big tree?

?: Oh yeah, real tall, the biggest one you’ve ever seen.

Balto: Huh?

[ Balto quietly sidles up behind a fence to overhear what appears to be Top Cat and Benny talking
to one another ]

Top Cat: From what I’ve heard, they’ve been scouting for a tree like that, apparently, it’s the
tallest one in the forest.

Benny: Woah, imagine how it’ll look right in the center a’ town hall.

Top Cat: I imagine it’ll be a sight for the ages, we never cheap out on our trees.

[ Balto is shown looking a little bit anxious at what’s been said and quietly walks away so as not to
be spotted ]

Balto: They can’t be talking about… that tree, right…?

[ Later on, the scene transitions once more to Balto approaching his apartment, but as he enters
the key, he overhears more voices passing by to his right ]
Stella: Well, if what I’ve been hearing is true, then this just might top last year’s gala.

Bloom: Perhaps I’ll bring some of my own decorations to add to it, this is sure to be a big tree.

[ Now Balto is feeling a little more uneasy as he walks inside ]

Balto: But…that tree…I’ve heard it’s one of the oldest ones on the island…what’ll happen to it
after Christmas…?

[ Balto shudders at the thought, while the idea of a tall and proud pine in the middle of the center
of town has been commonplace every year, this time, Balto is feeling incredibly hesitant to agree
with the idea. As he walks inside his room, he looks over at a painting of an Alaskan landscape at
night…the stars twinkling above the snowy pines and mountains…something clicks inside Balto’s
head as if an idea came to him ]

Balto: Maybe…I wonder if…

[ The scene transitions to Evergreen Station where several people are standing by for other
services; Velma, Tina, Loopy, Tod, Scar, Cruella, Brisby, and Mao Mao, while a whole group is
chatting about the upcoming tree trimming; Top Cat, Benny, Bloom, Stella, Yogi, Elsa, Anna,
Jenna, Tramp, Buster, Steele, Kaltag, Nikki, and Star ]

Tramp: And so I was thinking there’d be this big silver ball I’d put on…

Anna: Oh, I got this great set of marionettes that’ll look nice…

Stella: So I said, file out the cabinet, pick out the one that’s most stunning …

Star: Oh, oh, I got this set of bells from a harness, I think they’ll go well with-

[ At that moment, Hiro pulls into the station ready to take everyone to the forest. Everyone settles
down to get ready to board…well, mostly everyone ]

Star: -of course, I just really like the sound of-GEH!

[ Kaltag instinctively bonks Star on the head, causing him to make a derp face. Suddenly, Balto
skids in, stopping just next to Tramp ]

Tramp: Oh, you came in fast, hotshot.

Balto: Yeah, I just wanted to get everyone’s attention before setting off.

Bloom: Oh, what about?

Balto: Well, it’s actually regarding the tree. See, the one I’ve been hearing about, it’s the tall one,
right in the center, correct?

Top Cat: Huh, you’d think he was eavesdropping.

Balto: Weeeeeeell, I kinda was.

Tramp: Hmmmmm, so he’s got a side for gossip, knew I liked you for a reason.

Buster: [ to Steele ] That’s not all he likes him for, I’m sure.
Tramp: Oh, jealousy , I hear?

Jenna: AHEM! Balto, you were saying?

Balto: Um, right. Well, I was thinking…why cut down that tree? I mean, from what I’ve heard,
it’s a relic of this island, to the forest even.

Kaltag: A tree’s a tree, ain’t it? Everyone uses pines to decorate, I’m sure you’d know that.

Nikki: Didn’t take ‘im for a tree hugger.

[ Nikki snickers at his own pun while Kaltag shares a bemused expression ]

Steele: And the award for ‘worst pun’ goes to…

Kaltag: Besides, there’s that whole thing about tradition and all dat stuff.

Steele: I really, really hate to admit it…coming from him-

Kaltag: COUGHfuckyouCOUGH!

Steele: -bitch, but speaking clearly, even I know the tree trimming’s always got a large tree for the
town square.

Nikki: First smart thing he’s said in a while.

[ Kaltag and Nikki snicker loudly while Steele gives them both a look of deepest loathing ]

Steele: You both best hold your breath, cuz I’m about to fill it with-

Elsa: AHEM! Can we please keep the language down?

Buster: Besides…[ in a voice only Steele can hear ]...I wanna dish out what you’re serving in
bitch mode.

Steele: Well…AHEM, anyway, you had any suggestions, wolfy?

Balto: Well, if no one else is going to interrupt me…please? Okay; I was thinking, instead of in the
town square, we host the tree trimming in the forest.

[ At the mention of this, murmurs begin to filter through the crowd ]

Yogi: Ah, but the tree trimmin’s always held in town square, it’s tradition.

Anna: A little bit short notice, don’t ya’ think?

Balto: Decorating the tree is the tradition, if we hold it in the forest, we won’t have to bother
cutting the tree down, we can just deck it out then and there.

Elsa: Well, it doesn’t sound too bad of an idea, we decorate pine trees anyway, so we’d just be
going to one that’s still standing.

Yogi: Yeah, but what’s everyone else gonna think; it’s kinda sudden.
Elsa: Well, perhaps we could gather everyone in the forest so no one gets left out.

Anna: Yeah…plus, it’ll be just like we always do, only in a new spot.

Jenna: Another thing; we could always reuse the tree if we wanted…hmmhmm, lookit you, once
again with the smart ideas.

Balto: [ blushes ] Awwwww, well, it’s just a knack.

[ Steele looks away, slightly envious, though not in the context that one might think. Kaltag slides
up next to him, looking rather smug ]

Steele: What?

Kaltag: Oh, are you upset he’s not giving you any attention?

Steele: I’m going to stop you right there.

Nikki: Why, jealous ?

Kaltag and Nikki: Oooooooooooh.

[ The two are suddenly backhanded by Buster, much to their surprise ]

Kaltag: DOH!

Nikki: OH!

Star: …I’ve wanted to do that for ages.

Kaltag: Star?

Star: Yes?
Kaltag: Oh, nothing, just wait…

Buster: Consider that an early Christmas gift from me to you…and cuz you’ll owe me for it. [
winks ]

Balto: Right, shall we get going?

Buster: Well, it’s betta’ than sitting around here doin’ nothing.

[ Steele looks over at Balto and Jenna boarding at the same time and pursues his lips ]

Steele: [ sighs ] God, I can’t be serious…

[ The group climbs aboard Hiro’s coaches and the big engine sets off. It transitions to a shot of
Donald and Douglas clearing the line, back to back with a workers’ coach in between their
tenders, before panning into the forest as the group makes their way through it. However, as luck
would have it, the weather has begun to turn for the worse. The wind has picked up and snow
begins to whip about ]

Anna: Brrrrrrrrrrrrr…Elsa, tell me you’re not flustered…

Elsa: I’m not…[ shuts her eyes as a gush of wind blows in her face ]...this is just a normal cold
front…

Tramp: [ rubs his arms ] Well, isn’t this… convenient …?

Balto: [ sighs ] I hope this isn’t detracting for any of you…

Kaltag: Oh nooooo, definitely not freezin’ back here…

Balto: [ under his breath ] Hopefully this’ll pass soon…

[ Unfortunately, luck appears to be against Balto as the wind suddenly blows a mighty gush,
sending snow wisping all around ]

Balto: OH!

Steele: What the hell?!

Top Cat: Wha-I can’t see!

Bloom: Hey! Where are-!

Anna: Elsa! Where are you?!

Elsa: I’m over…!

[ The snow queen concentrates as she raises her arms up and pushes away the swirling snow ]

Elsa: Ah, that’s better.

[ Anna wipes off some snow stuck to her face ]

Anna: PHOO! Ooooh, boy, that was something! I…what happened to everyone?

Elsa: Huh?

[ Elsa looks back and then to the front, Anna is the only other person next to her, everyone else has
seemingly vanished ]

Elsa: Strange, they must have gotten separated in that wind…where did they go…?

[ As the shot pans out from the two sisters, it cuts to a pile of snow…which suddenly gains a pair of
eyes…and then a sneeze ]

?: ACHOO!!!

[ The pile reveals Star, bits of snow still stuck on him ]

Star: What the…where am I?

[ Something muffles from underneath Star ]

?: MHMHMHMMMMHMHMH!

Star: What?
[ The purple canine stands up and then begins to dig away at the snow, revealing a set of blue ears
and then a face ]

Benny: PHHT! Thanks fa’ that…

Star: Wait, Benny? How did you end up here?

Benny: I could ask you the same thing, one minute it was all white, then the next, this happened.

Star: Ah…what do we do?

Benny: I dunno, try ta’ find our way back? TC usually thinks of that stuff for me.

Star: Oooooooh, I don’t know where we are…

Benny: Maybe if we go straight, we might find the way out?

Star: Well, it’s worth a try…

[ As the two pans over from Benny and Star, it cuts to two voices arguing behind a tree ]

Top Cat: I say, this way will get us back!

Kaltag: And I say; you’re an idiot! I’ve dealt with this kinda stuff before, this way is the correct
route!

Top Cat: Oh, and whatta’ ya’ gonna use, my backside for navigation? From what I’ve heard, you
already follow another man’s ass.

Kaltag: Shut the fuck up! That was ages ago and wasn’t even like that!

Top Cat: You keep telling yourself that.

Kaltag: Ya’ know, one of us happens to be the athlete here, and since there’s no one around, how
about I give that mouth a’ yours a workout?

Top Cat: I’m sure you’d rather work yourself out tryna’ tackle me, besides, aren’t my guide to
getting back?

Kaltag: [ sighs ] Why do I always end up with jackasses?

Top Cat: Pot, kettle, black much?

[ The scene cuts to two pairs of feet walking through the snow, before revealing the full picture of
Nikki and Stella with the former leading and the latter trailing ]

Stella: Isn’t this just my luck, dragged out into the middle of the forest, become lost, and now
walking with a stranger.

Nikki: Hey, I have a name, ya’ know.

Stella: Well, I don’t see you often, so call me ignorant of not realizing.

Nikki: Hmph, with that outfit, there’s no way you ain’t Stella.
Stella: Oh, how drool, and I suppose you’re Nikki?

Nikki: So she does think.

Stella: Of course I do, if anything, I should be asking if you do the same.

Nikki: Well, ain’t you a sharp tongue?

Stella: Gets me through a lot, I’ve been known to leave people speechless.

Nikki: Now if only you could pick up the pace back there.

Stella: OH! I…[ under her breath ]...Magic Winx, Lovix.

[ Something flashes behind Nikki, he turns around, only to see Stella no longer behind him ]

Nikki: What the-GEH!

Stella: Miss me?

[ Stella is now in front of Nikki, donning her Lovix form ]

Stella: Now then, since I’m the one with wings, I’ll be taking the lead.

[ Stella flutters up into the air, only to find the wind pushing against her ]

Stella: OH!

[ The wind pushes the Fairy of the Sun and Moon back down into the snow with a THUMP ]

Stella: OOF!

Nikki: What was that you were sayin’ about leading?

Stella: [ cleans herself up ] Fine…walking is fine…

[ Stella tries to play it off in a dignified manner as she walks past the canine. The scene then cuts to
Buster and Bloom standing opposite sides of a tree ]

Buster: I say we take the route through the bushes.

Bloom: I think going along the river’s a safer bet, because it’s easier to find a trail back.

Buster: Yeah, except one little problem with that; I don’t see a river anywhere .

Bloom: Well, I’m sure it’s around here somewhere, maybe if I just fly up, I can spot it, maybe
even another way out.

Buster: In this wind? You’ll be lucky not ta’ fall outta the sky.

Bloom: Excuse me, I happen to the Fairy of the Dragon Flame.

Buster: Oh, don’t we know it? I’m pretty sure it’s been drilled into our heads at this point.

Bloom: Okay then, if you know the way back, you lead.
Buster: Hmm, smart girl, this way.

[ Buster begins his way through the bushes as Bloom follows on, spotting a bit of mistletoe
hanging on a branch ]

Bloom: Hmm…

[ The scene cuts to Yogi pushing away a set of brambles in his path ]

Yogi: OH! AH! AHEM! This way, I’m sure of it.

[ Tramp is seen following on, looking less than certain about the bruin’s intentions ]

Tramp: Ya’ know, for a ‘smarter than the average bear’, you have a weird sense a’ navigation.

Yogi: I’m sure this is the right way, otherwise I wouldn’t be the one leading us.

Tramp: You’re only leading because you’re in front a’ me, if anything, I could prolly give us a
better shot at getting outta here.

Yogi: Oh, and how so?

Tramp: Well, it’s rather simple, I happen to be more on the clever side…more so than you
anyway.

Yogi: Excuse me, I happen to be quite crafty myself.

Tramp: Yeeeeeeeeah, sure.

Yogi: I don’t see you making any suggestions, so I’m gonna lead us otherwise.

Tramp: HMMHMM, oooooh, honey, you just take a backseat and let me lead the way.

[ Tramp walks ahead of Yogi, leaving the brown bear speechless ]

Yogi: I-HEY, wait up!

[ The scene cuts to Steele looking from behind a tree as if to observe something ]

Steele: Damn, now I know I’ve not been in this neck a’ the woods…

?: I guess that makes two of us.

Steele: Huh? Who…ooooh…

[ Jenna is revealed to be standing several feet away from the Malamute ]

Jenna: Yeah, I wouldn’t exactly call this the best meeting spot myself, yet here we are…

Steele: Suppose it’s just my luck, isn’t it?

Jenna: I imagine you know the way back, based on instinct?

Steele: I’m not gonna be that cruel.

Jenna: You know, you were looking uneasy back there.

Steele: What are you talking about, I always look like this.

Jenna: Nnnnno, what you look like is more akin to a pompous grin, with an aura that says “I’m
better than everyone.”

Steele: So what, you’re a mind reader or something?

Jenna: When you’ve been around someone long enough, you pick up on a few things…especially
when they’re a common occurrence.

Steele: [ sighs ] I knew I’d get the short end of the stick…

Jenna: Well, consider yourself lucky, what you might think isn’t there.

Steele: What do you-

Jenna: I know you’ve been looking at me and Balto.

Steele: …Well, who cares about-

Jenna: You clearly do.

Steele: Okay, so what if I do? What’s it matter?

Jenna: Because I’m telling you, the longer you hold out, the more you’re gonna lose it. Don’t
worry, it’s nothing between us.

Steele: …Let’s get moving, shall we?

[ Steele instinctively begins to lead the way as Jenna follows behind him, before transitioning to
Balto walking through the trees, all on his lonesome ]

Balto: So much for a change…[ sighs ]...of course, have an idea like this, what could possibly go
wrong if you don’t account for the weather? Now I can’t even find anyone…suppose they’re just
as lost as I am…or maybe they’ve all gone home…

[ Balto stops walking and props himself up against a tree without a second thought ]

…I don’t understand, it was supposed to be a straight shot, a new way to have fun…was that too
much to ask…apparently so, look at me, alone in this cold space, I might as well be back at
Nome…

[ Balto suddenly presses his paws to the snow ]

Balto: Oh, stop being so dramatic, they’d hardly hold it against you, they’re not vindictive like
that…then again, I did spoil the fun…no, I didn’t, the weather did…oh look, blaming something
that can’t even talk back, when did I stoop so low…[ sighs ]...perhaps it’s best I just try and find
my way back home, maybe I’ll call in hiberation till spring…

[ As Balto stands up, he looks up briefly to see the tree he’s standing under…before he pauses ]

Balto: Wait a minute…this looks familiar…

[ The shot pans out to reveal Balto is standing right under the tallest pine itself ]

Balto: Oh…I did find it…now if only…wait…maybe everyone can still find it…maybe if I just…

[ Balto takes a step back, takes a deep breath…and lets out a howl that echos across the forest, the
snow being carried on it. Elsa and Anna are shown walking through the trees when they catch the
sound ]

Anna: Hold on, is that…howling?

Elsa: Yes…and it sounds distinctive…let me try something…

[ The scene cuts to Star and Benny walking along their route ]

Benny: So after we returned the gem ta’ the museum, we managed ta’ get ourselves a handsome
deal on them pizzas, hehe, ta’ think it’s cuz I feel asleep in the wrong place at the right time.

Star: Wow, that’s crazy, you’ve got a fair share of stories to tell, don’t you?

Benny: Yeah, well, what I’ve seen prolly ain’t like nothing you’ve seen.

Star: Yeah…ya’ know, it’s kinda nice to talk with someone who ‘gets me’, or just anyone who
isn’t part of my group.

Benny: You seem like a nice enough guy, perhaps we could meet up some time.

Star: I wouldn’t mind-

[ At that moment, the two hear a howl, followed by a blue spark igniting in the sky ]

Benny: Hold on, is that…?

Star: I think…we should go, hurry!

[ Star runs after the flare, Benny following on from behind. The scene cuts back to Balto as he
listens back to his own howl and the snow swirling about like tails in the sky, illuminated by the
blue sparkles falling down. He gives another howl that echoes around, this time with more
confidence. Soon enough, anyone who hears the howl or the flare begins to walk in its direction.
Steele and Jenna in particular are driven towards the echo through the trees and sky, all while
Elsa and Anna are the first to find Balto under the tree ]

Anna: Oh, thank goodness!

Elsa: I must say, clever using natural instinct to your advantage.

Balto: Oh, well, ya’ know, kinda embraced a bit of lupine spirit, you could say.

[ Steele and Jenna are next to come across the group, followed by Benny and Star, then Top Cat
and Kaltag, Buster and Bloom, Tramp and Yogi, and finally Stella and Nikki ]

Anna: Well, I see some people had a bit of an adventure.

Top Cat: Nope…it was nothing…

Kaltag: Yep, we did…nothing…

Tramp: That’s the last time I trust a bear with naviga…

Buster: You starin’ at somethin’?

Tramp: [ points up ] Oh, you’ll see.

Buster: [ looks up to see a piece of mistletoe on his head ] How did…[ looks back to see Bloom
with an innocent expression ]...gee, I wonda’ how that got there.

Stella: [ to Bloom ] Did you…

Bloom: Maybe .

Stella: Crafty.

Buster: Hmmmm…then again, I could use this for something .

Balto: Well, now that we’re all here…first, I’d like to apologize that this went…haywire…

Jenna: It wasn’t really your fault, the weather just went crazy and we ended up splitting, at least
we’re here now.

Steele: Yeah…this the tree?

Balto: Yeah…

[ Everyone takes a moment to behold the tall pine’s majesty…it truly is a fine sight to behold ]

Steele: Well…I can see why you wouldn’t want it cut down…

Tramp: Yeah…I reckon with a bit of touchin’ up, it’ll look perfect for when we light it up.

Elsa: I’ll start us off…

[ With a light wave of her hand, Elsa crafts a set of artificial snowflakes to be wrapped around the
tree ]

Top Cat: [ whistles ] Not bad…

Buster: Yeah, I dig.

[ Eventually, the decorations on the tree increase before it’s a beautiful display of all sorts of
ornaments and lights strone around it. Evening has fallen and everyone has gathered under the
tree for the light show to commence, even those who were seen earlier have joined to see the
spectacle, including a few additions as Nick, Judy, Moe, Copper, Marceline, and Princess
Bubblegum. Steele is a few feet away from Balto, but with a slight nudge from Buster, gets closer
to the wolfdog ]

Balto: Oh..hello…

Steele: Heeeey…not a bad change, I must say…

Balto: Yeah, I knew at least some people would like it…glad to see I’ve impressed the big man
himself.
Steele: Aaaaaah, cheeky…

[ While the lights commence and everyone is shown in awe at the spectale, Balto is shown leaning
slightly closer to Steele, who doesn’t recoil at the gesture…the two stand in silence for a few
seconds ]

Steele: …Ya’ know, I’m open…

Balto: Oh…well, consider me free…

[ The shot pans out to what appears to be Tramp and Buster watching in approval as the spectacle
continues from the pan out ]

Character Guide:

Balto, Steele, Jenna, Kaltag, Star, Nikki - Balto (1995)

Tramp, Buster - Lady and the Tramp (1955)/Scamp's Adventure (2001)

Elsa, Anna - Frozen (2013)

Top Cat, Benny - Top Cat

Bloom, Stella - Winx Club

Yogi Bear - The Yogi Bear Show

Bunnie Rabbot - Sonic the Hedgehog

Charlotte - Making Fiends

Cruella De Vil - 101 Dalmatians (1961)

Elizabeth Brisby - The Secret of NIMF (1982)

Loopy De Loop - Loopy De Loop

Mao Mao - Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart

Marceline, Princess Bubblegum - Adventure Time

Moe Wolf/Mr.Wolf - The Bad Guys (2022)

Nick Wilde, Judy Hopps - Zootopia (2016)

Scar - The Lion King (1994)

Tina Russo - Looney Tunes/The Looney Tunes Show

Tod, Copper - The Fox and the Hound (1981)

Velma Dinkley - Scooby-Doo

Donald, Douglas, Hiro - Thomas and Friends

 Maleficent: Mistress of Speech

Maleficent: Mistress of Speech

[ The scene opens with a shot of an eerie-looking castle as the wind blows around the snowy
landscape. It then transitions to inside the castle as Maleficent is shown taking a seat on her throne
]

Maleficent: Aaaaaah, this is the life…no more Santa specials, no more slipping on black ice, no
more terrifying inflatable snowmen…just me, myself, and the coziest room this side of town for
the rest of the holidays…[ positions herself in a more comfortable position ]...ah…now that’s what
I call a Merry Christmas…[ looks toward the viewer ]...huh? What are you doing here? Can’t you
see this is a private party…what…oooooooh, god, I forgot all about that …[ sighs ]...well, since
it’s apparently my responsibility…allow me to present this year’s annual Christmas speech…
AHEM! List!

[ A list appears next to Maleficent as she takes it ]

Maleficent: Alright…[ mumbles ]...introduction, talk about the past year, achievements, failures,
deaths, blah, blah, blah…[ tosses the list away ]...well, that’s enough of that, let’s get down to
business…you might be wondering, why am I, a being of such prestige and importance, settling for
a meager role of delivering this year’s past successes and shortcomings…well, in light of recent
news, they needed someone of high authority to give the speech…they weren’t going to settle for
any of the second rate royals…normally, this sort of responsibility would fall on the queen…but…
hmmhmmhmm, it turns out they needed to make adjustments , as you’ll soon see…when I was told
I’d be selected for this, I was quite flattered admittedly, they told me, ‘it would close out the year
in style’...little did I know I’d be subjected to this…but enough stalling, let’s get down to talking
about the year…and how miserable it was…

[ Bright red numbers above Maleficent read out “2022”...before flickering out while she maintains
a half-lidded stony face ]

Maleficent: You know, it seems every year, we stray further from the light…all that talk about
hope and fulfillment…more like a load of nonsense if you ask me…don’t misinterpret my
cynicism as unwarranted, I’m not the only one who shares these views…those men of Warners can
testify just how dreadful the year was…let’s put it into perspective…when one self-loathing entity
and another self-loathing entity come together, they like to pick and choose what’s appropriate…in
this case, it was destroying the very thing that gave them any sort of relevance to begin with…
imagine putting someone in charge who’s so oblivious to what made a company successful that
they end up tanking the finances faster than a tornado ripping up the suburbs of Kansas…I enjoy
watching the pain and misery of others as much as the next person…but it’s not as fun when I’m
not the one doing it…

Daffy: THEY GAVE THE ATTENTION TO THE CHICKEN NUGGET?!

Maleficent: What the, where did you come from?!

Daffy: How many times do I have to say that I’m a wizard before it sinks into your head? But
that’s not important right now, I’VE got words. Since we’re talking about why the year sucks so
much, allow me to insert my two cents on the matter; as if things weren’t bad enough with the ana-
pocalypse, this year, the good ole bastards at Warner Bros decided it would be in their best interest
to have a mascot of focus…naturally, you would assume it’d be me, having put up with 85 years of
loyal service, mental gymnastics, and humiliating myself for the bare minimum of attention…but
no…you know what they did…they gave it to him… HIM !

[ An image of Tweety is shown on the wall ]

Daffy: 80 years of that little squirt’s inception…that’s worth celebrating, isn’t it? Wouldn’t you
know they gave him a movie…two in fact, hehe, and let’s see, how many do I have…did I get
anything this year, or how about my 80th anniversary…nope! Not. A. Crumb. It’s aaaaall about
the nugget…apparently, being there since the beginning doesn’t mean a single dime to these big
wig idiots, I might as well be listed as a funeral operation with these black feathers!
Maleficent: AHEM! Are you quite done yet?

Daffy: Little more; AND another thing; with how management is still busting on our asses, it’s a
miracle if we get anything at all in the next few years… if they screw me over for the 90th, I swear
to God, I’ll-

[ Maleficent brings down her staff with a thrash that shakes the room ]

Maleficent: No self-promotion in this speech…now, are you going to leave the premises, or am I
going to have roast duck for dinner this evening?

Daffy: FINE, fine, I’m going…[ mutters his way past the Mistress of All Evil ]

Maleficent: Honestly, can you believe him? Sitting here trying to tell the news and he comes
barging in a spiel of his own problems…why I didn’t execute him on the spot, you might ask…as
much as it pains me to say it, even I have a little mercy in me…and since it’s the season, I’m
holding back… any other time of the year and he wouldn’t have been so lucky …you know, luck is
something that a lot of people take for granted…if you should ask any of my associates, some of
them are running out of it and then some…I’m sure you all know about the subject revolving
around-AHEM-certain renovations…mostly because people will never stop talking about it…
seems the times are catching up with the Briars as everyone’s favorite princess Tiana takes
centerstage where they once stood…quite frankly, the situation doesn’t concern me in the slightest,
since I know the main reason is over something our beloved company still struggles with in this
day and age…telling the bloody truth. They’re not alone in this…rather than be clear with their
intentions, they think hiding under a rug is the most feasible solution…that’s the cold hard truth…
why do you think they’re pretending their own creations don’t exist?

[ Several images of Brer Fox, Brer Bear, Brer Rabbit, Pocahontas, Si, Am, and Shun Gon are
shown with their eyes blacked over ]

Maleficent: Nothing says insecurity like a group of old men twirling pencils up their arses when
they’re not spouting out false promises, the kind that would make even Scar turn pale. Really, my
dears, do you honestly believe they care beyond what you can put in their wallets? I might not care
much in general, but at least I’m honest about it. Better to deliver the facts than sugarcoat some
meaningless dribble pandering to the masses. Of course, nobody believes much in honesty these
days, now one can just say whatever comes to mind and the spineless drones will rally behind
whatever hogwash spews out of their putrid mouths. Believe me, I would know, imagine an
important engagement being held to welcome some gifted child, inviting everyone in the kingdom ,
and then they blueball you from seeing it. Of course, there are ways of getting even, dark magic is
a wonderful thing, hmmhmmhmm. When all else fails, rely on a spell to knock out an entire
kingdom, so long as there’s no intervention.

[ A flashback to Sleeping Beauty where Aurora and the rest of the kingdom are shown knocked out
plays over Maleficent’s description before cutting back to reality ]

Scar: Hmph, you can say that again.

Maleficent: OH! What on Earth?!

Scar: Well, seeing as you were discussing the latest in past mistakes, I can speak from experience.
When you think one inconvenience is gone, another one pops up to throw a wrench in your plans…
a feeling I’ve had for most of my existence, and one I imagine others have felt at least once…at
least they’ve never had to endure a flaming hell pit at the hands of a disgruntled nephew who’s
been festering in the wilderness for most of his life… eugh , peasantry.

[ An image of Scar and Simba’s duel is shown over the voiceover ]

Maleficent: …You know, it’s rather rude to interrupt someone when they’re talking.

Scar: Well, lucky you weren’t talking just then. Besides, I have as much dirt to dish out from the
nonsense I’ve seen from this year, and the rest.

Maleficent: Scar, I’m going to give you two options; you can either leave peacefully and I’ll resist
executing you…or I’m going to have a new rug to stand on.

Scar: [ clears throat ] In that case, I have an important engagement I need to attend…

[ Scar silently leaves Maleficent behind as she rolls her eyes ]

Maleficent: [ sighs ] Pitiful…though I empathize to an extent…in his case, it’s not easy being left
to the wayside…which can easily be said for how much art has been abused this past year…oh yes,
you know what I’m talking about…we couldn’t stop at trying to replicate vintage portraits with
dull and colorless footage that’s mostly comprised of computer-generated images…now, we’re
replicating the same art and cashing in on it…who needs to actually put a brush to pastel when you
can just take what isn’t yours and claim as your own “professional” art. Yes, I imagine it must feel
good feeding off the latest in technology to hide the fact you’re a talentless leech who can’t draw
anything beyond bloody stick figures. Also, I’m not one for political dribble, really, I’m not, most
of the time, it’s because someone needs to voice their opinion on a matter that’s so great, it ends up
setting the whole Congress on fire. And believe me, I’m not the one causing it, as much as the
thought humors me, but, there’s the elephant in the room…the ongoing crisis in Europe…yes, I
know all about it…all I can say on the matter is…well, this’ll give the lovebirds something else to
relate to.

[ A map of Europe is shown with the countries of Germany and Russia in particular being
highlighted ]

Exile: Watch what you say!

[ Maleficent looks from left to right to see Blitz and Exile standing on either side of her ]

Maleficent: Oh, for Christ’s sake, not again…

Blitz: We’ve already been trying to forget everything going on in the world, don’t you dare bring
that up.
Exile: Lordski knows the near mental breakdown I had over the first hearings, don’t remind me of
it.

Blitz: Hmph, this place is awfully depressing. You’d think someone died up in here.

Exile: You’re not wrong, they closer than you think.

Blitz: Oh? Oooooooh, right, because she-

[ Maleficent brings down her scepter once more, shaking the room and causing Blitz and Exile to
look wide-eyed at each other before looking at Maleficent and then back at each other ]

Exile: AHEM, on second thought, perhaps is bestski we carry this out somewhere more private.

Blitz: Um, ya’, good idea, let’s so, c’mon, she’s giving us the eye…

[ The Doberman and Husky awkwardly walk away from the evil fairy as she watches with silent
contention ]

Maleficent: I’m going to have a meltdown by the time this is over…mark my words…[ sighs
]...okay, I’ll be generous…for a change of pace, let’s move onto something a little more light-
hearted.

[ The screen reads “Obituaries” ]

Maleficent: Oh, of course…well, might as well talk about everyone that’s died this year, or at
least notable figures anyway…

?: Oooooooh, did someone mention “death”?

[ Maleficent looks from side to side and then ahead ]

Maleficent: AH!

[ Hades appears in front of the dark fairy ]

Maleficent: Hades, what…I swear to God, the next person who barges into this room’s getting a
specter through their skull!

Hades: Hehe, oh don’t mind me, just being an all-powerful entity allows you access to any place
at the flick of a-[ looks ahead to see Maleficent glaring at him ]-uh…ahem, don’t worry about that,
Miss Master of Destruction, hehe, after all, they say spending the holidays with someone close to
you is tradition, hehehe.

Maleficent: Ooooooh, dear God , I am so very done with all of this! If it isn’t for the fact that I’ve
been constantly interrupted doing this stupid speech, I’ve got you coming up with some pudding
brain scheme to lead me into a corner and bombard me with a slew of lousy old one-liners! You
still think I want to subscribe to your Hell’s Castle tour from now till next Tuesday?!

Hades: AHEM, well, that’s not entirely true, you’ve humored the idea before, said it yourself.

Maleficent: My dear, let me make it clear why I said it…so you could bugger off back to the
hellscape from which you came. I’ve just about had enough of people talking over me, this was
supposed to be my speech, I just wanted to get it over with, and I can’t do it with idiots constantly
popping up and testing my patience! Well, not this time, my little lump of ancient ashes, I’m
nipping this in the bud while I still can, and I’m going to make sure you remember what I say to
you, what I say to all of you, for once…[ looks up ]...HEY! YOU! TRACK CHECK! You know
what to do…

[ The instrumental to “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” begins to play ]

Hades: Huh, that doesn’t sound like Matthews and Jones…oh, circle of doom be damned, that’s
not my special romantic mix!

Maleficent: No, it’s my special warning mix…I’m ready for you this year…now let me put my
feelings across in a way that even your simple minds can understand;

You really can’t stay

Hades: But Mal, it’s cold outside

Maleficent: You have to go away

Hades: Mal, it’s cold outside

Maleficent: This evening has been

Hades: Was hoping I could come in

Maleficent: Not very nice

Hades: Please understand the ground’s thick with ice

Maleficent: Pain will start to worry

Hades: Olympus’ sake, what’s the hurry?

Maleficent: And Panic will be pacing the floor

Hades: Can’t ya’ hear that blizzard roar?

Maleficent: So really you’d better scurry

Hades: Tell me, what’s the hurry?

Maleficent: All the reason to get out soon

Hades: It’s not even full moon!

Maleficent: You really must see

Hades: Mal, it’s bad out there

Maleficent: Not as bad as me

Hades: I’ll freeze my bum out there

Maleficent: I wish I knew how

Hades: C’mon, be reasonable now

Maleficent: To send you back to Hell

Hades: That won’t go over well

Maleficent: I keep saying “no, no, no, sir”

Hades: It’s right on the door

Maleficent: At least they’ll be plenty implied

Hades: What’s the sense in hurting my pride?

Maleficent: You really can’t stay

Hades: Give me a break, woman, it’s freezing!

Hades and Maleficent: Oh, boy, it’s cold outside!

Hades: Jeez, girl, I get the point, but can ya’ blame someone for different company? Better here
than acting as a mod for two shrimps.

Maleficent: That’ll be the least of your issues by the time I’m done. Go on, out! Out! OUT!
Hades: Hey, watch it with that thing!

Maleficent: You simply must go

Hades: But, Mal, it’s cold outside

Maleficent: I’ve already said no

Hades: You know it’s cold outside

Maleficent: Your welcome has been

Hades: Lucky that I dropped in

Maleficent: Very much overdrawn

Hades: Look out, we’re in for one hell of a storm

Maleficent: The people will get suspicious

Hades: Everyone knows you’re malicious

Maleficent: If you don’t get a move on out that door

Hades: You really are rotten to the core

Maleficent: That world that I envision

Hades: At least reconsider your decision

Maleficent: Huh, wouldn’t be caught dead with you in this room

Hades: But of course, you would with that broom

Maleficent: I say to you “go home”

Hades: Oh, not back out there

Maleficent: And please get a comb

Hades: It’s hardly a party down there

Maleficent: I couldn’t care less

Hades: If only they’d confess

Maleficent: And don’t you see

Hades: Oh, damn this, and all that blasphemy

Maleficent: I’ve made it crystal clear

Hades: You’re the one everyone fears

Maleficent: I’ll say it with a straight face

Hades: Maybe touch up the place

Maleficent: You really can’t stay

Hades: I hear, loud and clear!

Maleficent: Go on, goooooooooooooo!

OOOOOOOOOOOOUT! NOOOOOOOOOOW!

[ Maleficent brings down her scepter as it shakes the room once more, this time as it causes a ring
of fire as the song ends with Hades vanishing into thin air. The fire clears as the Mistress of All
Evil sits back down on her throne…before beckoning the door open to show everyone she was
talking about earlier standing on the other side ]

Maleficent: What are you all still doing here, SHOO!

[ The entourage silently leaves the entrance to the room…well, most of them, the likes of Shere
Khan, Tigger, and Tigress are still present ]

Shere Khan: AHEM!

Maleficent: What? I thought I told you all to scram.

Shere Khan: You seem to be forgetting an important detail about this year…something a bit
obvious .

Maleficent: [ sighs ] If it’s anything to end this speech on a high note…for those that aren’t aware,
this year was the Year of the Tiger…so I suppose it’s only fair to commend any of those out
there…well, that’s done, go on, git.

Shere Khan: Hmph, cold broad…

[ Shere Khan and the other tigers silently leave the premise as the focus cuts back to the fairy ]

Maleficent: …You’re still here? What else is there to say… alright , alright, I give…I’ll wrap this
up by talking about the year’s successes…as few and far between as they were…while we’ve been
met with depression, drama, degradation, sometimes all at the same time, there have been a few
standouts that made this year at least somewhat bearable…for one thing, the selection of films for
our enjoyment…new boundaries were pushed and to an extent, it seems they paid off…others, not
so much…but I suppose they can’t all be winners…mind you, I still have a favorite myself…

[ Maleficent looks toward the covers of both her films on the wall ]

Maleficent: In other news, we just might have something to look forward to in the new year…as
much as I highly doubt it…okay, I’ll end it with this; to all those who went through some sort of
hardship during this year and managed to come out of it…then you’re clearly doing something
right…so, to all the viewers watching, I wish you all…never to come near me if I happen to catch
you on the street…and have a happy new year, wherever you are, thank you…well, we’re done
here, begone.

[ Maleficent whips her scepter to the camera, and in a flash, the screen cuts to black ]

Character Guide:

Maleficent, Aurora - Sleeping Beauty (1959)

Hades, Pain, Panic - Hercules (1997)

Daffy Duck, Tweety Bird - Looney Tunes

Scar, Simba - The Lion King (1994)

Blitz, Exile - Road Rovers

Shere Khan - The Jungle Book (1967)

Brer Fox, Brer Bear, Brer Rabbit - Song of the South (1946)
Tiana - Princess and the Frog (2009)

Pocahontas - Pocahontas (1995)

Shun Gon - The Aristocats (1970)

Si, Am - Lady and the Tramp (1955)

Tigger - Winnie the Pooh

Tigress - Kung Fu Panda

 Birds of a Feather

Birds of a Feather

[ The scene opens with a shot of rain falling down on one of the streets. It’s past Christmas and the
New Year, and all around, the atmosphere is wet and grey. It then pans over to Falco walking
down the road, donning a black jacket and hoodie. The avian looks up and scowls at the falling
rain ]

Falco: Haaaaaaaaaaaugh…stupid weather…it’s so ugly out here, all this rain and shit, dirty slush
on the streets, dead trees…hmph, fits my mood ironically…

[ As Falco approaches a crosswalk, the light suddenly flashes red for pedestrians. He stops as
Oliver is about to pass by with a train of tankers, Toad at the back…on account of a puddle having
formed between the crosswalk and rails. Falco has only just enough time to notice before the train
soaks him from kicking up water ]

Falco: ‘EY, watch it!

[ As BoCo passes by in the opposite direction with a mixed freight, Falco looks down at the puddle
and sighs ]

Falco: Why is rain such a bitch in winter…?

[ As soon as the light flashes green to pass, the falcon continues his walk, his boots sloshing on the
puddles. It soon cuts to Fox waiting outside of a tall marble building with the words “Museum of
the World” engraved on it. The vulpine is wearing a jacket while standing below an umbrella, to
his left, Tecna and Snooper walk up the stairs, to his right, Bambi and Sally are seen walking up as
well, Fox looks down at his watch ]

Fox: Hmmm…perhaps I should rethink these schedules…

Falco: [ off-screen ] Oh thank God, finally!

[ Fox looks to his right to see Falco approaching him, the latter clutching his jacket as if to rinse
out the water on it ]

Fox: Well, I was beginning to think you weren’t gonna show up.

Falco: If I wasn’t gonna make it, I wouldn’t have walked through this weather.

Fox: Good to know you’re the type to stick to commitments.

Falco: A little bit ironic, don’t you think?

[ Falco gives Fox a look which causes the latter to look away ]

Fox: [ clears throat ] Anyway, shall we go in? No use staying out where it’s wet and cold.

[ Falco shrugs and the two begin to walk up the stairs toward the entrance of the museum. The
scene cuts to inside of the building as it pans down from a recreation of the Wright Brothers’ Plane
as Badgerclops and Porky are seen looking under it, Fox and Falco pass by to the right ]

Fox: Hmm…you know, I remember when I used to go to the museum as a youth, the Cornerian
Museum of Flight I believe…I used to spend as long as I could looking at the planes, and…well,
there was also this little section for the kiddies where you’d pretend you were flying one…

Falco: Awwwww, how did the wittle pilot do on his first flight? Steer the wheel like
“brrrrrrrrrrrrrrr, radar, radar.”

Fox: [ sweatdrops ] Haha, very funny.

Falco: Yes, I am.

Fox: Well, when you’re not being moody.

[ Falco gains a vein on his forehead ]

Falco: I’m not moody.

Fox: Of course not…you’re…sassy.

Falco: Suuuuuuure…

[ The two walk into a hallway lined with various paintings, some of which appear to be concept
sketches from films of old, others appear to be dramatizations of events that have happened…
Galaxia, Nehelenia, Ace, Callie, Wile, Jane, Octavia, Minerva, Sayaka, and Snagglepuss are
shown looking over the art pieces as Fox and Falco walk through the hallway…one portrait in
particular catches the latter’s eye as it showcases the watercolored painting of an alleyway, the
dark blue and grey colors contrast the more vibrant colors at the far end of the picture, leading out
towards the city ]

Falco: Hmmm…

Fox: Something up?

Falco: What? Oh, nothing…just that picture got me thinking…

Fox: Oh…what about?

Falco: You remember that time I took an absence from the team?

Fox: Oh yes, I remember it well, apparently, at the time, you thought you could “do better.”

Falco: Hey, it was rookie days and we barely knew each other…that said, I remember seeing Katt
and the gang again, since ya’ know, I used to live in the streets…gave me some time to think…

Fox: Yeah…while you were gone, I…saw things that I can never erase from my head…[ shudders
]...that was nasty .

Falco: Oh yeah, didn’t you see some fucked up Andross mutation because of some batshit
general?

Fox: I didn’t enjoy it the first time, second time I swear I came close to throwing up…and, AHEM,
of course, there was my trip to Sauria.
Falco: Wheeeere you found a new blue to replace the old one.

Fox: Oh, shush, you know that’s not it.

Falco: Suuuure, you can believe that.

Fox: Well, I let you come back to the team, didn’t I? What changed your mind?

Falco: I mean, it’s quite simple, I knew someone needed to be there to cover your asses.

Fox: Hmm, I could have gotten anyone to do that, in fact, since I was captain….

Falco: You weren’t seriously considering?

Fox: Weeeeeeell, if you hadn’t come back, I coooould…

Falco: Oh, c’mon, you know no one can cover you like I do.

Fox: True, though it’s kinda more the other way around as I recall.

Falco: Yeeeeeah, whatever.

Fox: At least it shows you care…hence why I imagine you came instead of staying with the
gang…

Falco: …Well, you’re not wrong, guess I had a change of heart which made me come back…kinda
surreal to think about…

Fox: Well, I’m glad you did…

[ Fox looks over to a painting, it’s of a winged kitsune floating above a stream of clouds, some with
a pink hue…Fox stares at it for a few seconds as Aquamarine and Eyeball walk away from it ]

Falco: Fox?

Fox: Huh?

Falco: Ya’ kinda zoned out there.

Fox: Oh, I was just looking at the painting over there…it kinda reminds me of the emblem we
have on our uniforms.

Falco: Ah…

Fox: Ya’ know, sometimes I think about if it’s possible…

Falco: What is?

Fox: Well, that . I mean, people regard me as a top-links pilot, if not one of the best.

Falco: Well, aren’t we modest?

Fox: But I wonder…if I had wings of my own, I’d be like…everything that was told about me,
capable of anything, even flying without a plane…like a paragon…but…it’s also kinda daunting…
Falco: How so?

Fox: It’s just…sometimes I feel like I’m talked about as being perfect, like I can never do wrong,
how I’m a beacon to look up to…just like my father was…except…I’m not…

Falco: Well, I mean, yeah, you’re not exactly like James, but you come pretty close, I mean, lookit
what you’ve accomplished.

Fox: That’s the thing; everyone talked about my father like he was the greatest person to ever
exist, and I’d follow in his footsteps…and yeah, I’ve done and accomplished a lot, but…I’ve also
made my fair share of mistakes…

Falco: Awwww, c’mon, anything you’ve done can’t possibly be as bad as-

Fox: It’s not that simple, I tried so hard, if not, too hard to be the best as I could be…in doing that, I
let the cracks show…I mean, you remember me and Krystal? Well…that’s not the only failed
relationship I’ve had…

Falco: Oh?

Fox: Yeah…I remember when I had a thing with this one girl, Fara Phoenix…she was nice and
intelligent…but we worked in different fields, and…I was so attached to the sky that I forgot to
come back down to Earth sometimes…you can probably guess what happened then…

Falco: Oh…was it…bad?

Fox: It was…something…we left on mutual terms, but then we slowly faded out of contact with
each other…of course, then I met Krystal and I tried to make right with what I did wrong with
Fara…except, I was so…worried at screwing up again that I kept stalling…I knew she had some
interest in me and I tried to reflect that…but then it was like…I couldn’t commit…I couldn’t give
her what she wanted…and she knew that as well, given, you know, her telepathy…I felt so…
pathetic…especially with the tabloids making me out as someone who could secure anyone I
wanted…it was…maddening…and here I was, supposed to be an icon of the people; proud,
confident, heroic, as opposed to being a mental wreck on the inside…

[ Fox pauses as he tries to compose himself, unbeknownst to him from behind, a few people have
caught wind of his current state, Hector, Wordsworth, Derpy, Galaxia, and Nehelenia are staring
in his direction. Falco notices this and turns on them ]

Falco: The hell you starin’ at, this ain’t any a’ your damn business!

[ Hector pursues his lips as he and Wordsworth look away, Derpy shrugs as if she didn’t
understand the context, Galaxia looks away with a neutral expression, while Nehelenia sniffs,
turning her head up. Falco then looks back at Fox ]

Falco: Well, that’s…a lot to take in…

Fox: I’m…sorry, if I came off as dramatic…I just…needed to get that off my chest…

Falco: Right…I didn’t know…the extent of it…how long has this been going on?

Fox: [ sighs ] A while now, I think the times are starting to catch up with me…and reality…

Falco: I mean…you had to say what you needed, I’m sure…

Fox: It’s not even just that…sometimes I wonder…can I actually commit to people? Like…
actually commit? Am I that focused on staying in the sky…?

Falco: …I guess I’m not the only one who needed a reality check.

Fox: Hmm?

Falco: Well…you say you can’t commit, but ya’ve got all these people who’d lend a shoulder to
you, that must mean something, like…ya’ matter to ‘em…I mean…in a way, I’m kinda jealous…
not many would stick their head out for me…

Fox: I…what do you mean?

Falco: You know, how I’ve got the rep of being “the snarky one”, turns out my attitude gives off
the impression of not caring about others, cuz ya’ know, oh, I was in a gang, and I mouth off a lot
and I don’t care and shit…sometimes it’s almost like I stick out like a sore thumb…

Fox: …I mean, I don’t think you do…

Falco: Ya’ don’t have to hide it, you know it’s true…

Fox: Well…to be honest, I prefer you being there…you make things more…interesting…in a
way…I kinda envy you…

Falco: Hmm, you’re envious of “street trash”?

Fox: Not like that, but how you seem to be more…put together, like, you just act, don’t hesitate…
in all honesty, if it wasn’t for you prodding me, I’d have stayed in that depression…

Falco: Oh…well…I just knew you needed help, didn’t wanna leave you hanging like that…

Fox: I appreciate it…and I’m sorry…

Falco: For what?

Fox: I’m sorry for making it seem like my issues matter more than anyone else’s…every time I’ve
had something go wrong, I’ve always been someone’s shoulder to lean on…when I should be
doing the same for those close to me…

Falco: …Awwwwww, Fox, it’s not like that.

Fox: I just think it’s fair I pay you back for the times you helped me, even when I tried to block it
out…

Falco: Ah, well, if anyone’s gonna get you out of a mood, it’s me…and…thanks for…well,
putting up with me…

Fox: Hmmhmm, of course, if anyone’s gonna do it, I will…

Falco: Haaaaaaaaa, ya’ jerk…

Fox: Right back at you…

[ The two stand in silence as they look back at the painting before the scene transitions to the
inside of an apartment, the sound of rain is audible from outside as Falco is shown laying down on
the couch. That is until a voice rings out ]

Fox: [ off-screen ] Ramen’s ready!

Falco: Coming…

[ Falco stands up from the couch and makes his way towards the kitchen as Fox sets down two
bowls of ramen on either side of the table. As the two begin to eat, the avian looks a bit uncertain,
glancing back at his vulpine cohort ]

Falco: Did you mean what you said?

Fox: What about?

Falco: Ya’ know, that whole thing about commitment, ya’ really doubt yourself there?

Fox: [ sighs ] I don’t know if I could keep it going…I can settle down now, I just wish I did that
before…maybe then I wouldn’t have given up on finding someone…

Falco: I mean…you ever thought about giving it another shot?

Fox: I dunno…depends if I could be the one who they deserved…

Falco: You just gotta stop doubting yourself, I know you’re better than that, ya’ wouldn’t have
gone through hell and back with nothing to show for it.

Fox: Perhaps…I might be a good pilot, but do you really think I’d be a good partner?

Falco: Well…whatever you decide, I’ll be sure to have your back…like I’ve done before.

Fox: Hmmmmm…thank you…you know, while the weather’s bad, I feel…good having some
company…especially yours.

Falco: Same can be said for you, wouldn’t have been much fun all on my own on a day like this…
to be honest, it’s nice to have some time with just the two of us.

Fox: Yeah…I wouldn’t mind doing it more often…

Falco: Same here…

[ Fox leans to his right and smiles while Falco makes a playful eye roll at the gesture as the two
continue to eat. Meanwhile, in another apartment, the camera slowly pans to Krystal laying down
on the couch, in a similar manner to Falco before her, though with a more solemn expression…she
looks over to the phone on the coffee table nearby and silently picks it up. From the viewer’s angle,
it is unknown who she’s contacting as she presses on one and puts the phone to her ear ]

Krystal: Hello…yes…would you…like to meet up?

Character Guide:
Fox McCloud, Falco Lombardi, Krystal, Katt Monroe, James McCloud, Fara Phoenix - Star Fox

Ace (The Bathound) - Krypto the Superdog

Aquamarine, Eyeball Ruby - Steven Universe

Badgerclops - Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart

Bambi - Bambi (1942)

Callie Briggs - Swat Kats: The Radical Squadron

Derpy Hooves, Octavia Melody - My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic

Galaxia, Queen Nehelenia - Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon

Hector, Wordsworth - Heathcliff and the Catillac Cats

Jane Lane - Daira

Minerva Mink - Animaniacs

Porky Pig, Wile E. Coyote - Looney Tunes

Sayaka Miki - Puella Magi Madoka Magica

Sally Acorn - Sonic the Hedgehog

Snagglepuss - Snagglepuss
Super Snooper - Snooper and Blabber

Tecna - Winx Club

Oliver, Toad, BoCo - Thomas and Friends

 Dread

Dread

[ The scene opens with a shot of the early morning sky before it pans down to James waiting at
Evergreen Station, watching Philip arrange his coaches. James is a bright red tender engine, with
a brass dome, and a yellow number five painted smartly on his tender. He is someone who takes
great pride in his appearance, which often leads to him having a rather pronounced superiority
complex ]

James: [ sighs ] The sun reflects nicely off my paint, wouldn’t you say?

[ Several passengers; Penelope Pussycat, Pongo, Eustace, Pamela, and Flora, merely quirk a brow
or look away with disinterest. James’ grin drops to an unimpressed scowl ]

James: Hmph, tough crowd.

[ Soon, Philip brings James’ coaches to the platform, the passengers get on board, and the red
engine regains his composure as he exits the station ]

James: Oh, never mind, you just gotta take it in stride, I’m an impressive sight in any case.

[ As James sets out through the city, passing by Henry pulling the Flying Kipper, the camera pans
up to one of the apartment complexes. Inside, there are several antiques on a shelf, such as an old
telephone, a vase, a golden “1955” mounted on a little pedestal, several little marble dogs
arranged like a Russian nesting doll, and the last one is a picture of Lady and Tramp in the iconic
near spaghetti kiss pose…the Cocker Spaniel in question is in the kitchen preparing herself a cup
of tea on the kettle, decked out in a violet robe as she sets it on the stove. As she waits for the kettle
to reach boiling point, Lady glances over toward the living room, especially focused on the frame
on the shelf. Her expression appears neutral as she silently walks toward it before stopping before
the shelf…the brown canine continues to stare at the picture before giving a sigh ]

Lady: …Has it really been that long…?

[ Lady’s mind goes back in time, back when she first met The Tramp…how he was such a
character; suave, smooth, if not roguish…there was something about him, in those eyes that had
made her feel…safe…even when she found out that she wasn’t his first in a string of flings, they’d
made it work…a few scenes of the two after the film are shown, laying down on the grass while
watching the clouds, walking over the bridge in the park under the evening sky, and at night
watching the fireflies overhead, Lady leaning down on Tramp’s shoulder with a look of pure
comfort on her face…transitioning many years down the road to some time in the present, Lady is
shown watching from behind a corner as Tramp is seen conversing with Buster…and the look in
his eye…that was the same look she had all those years ago…her expression is solemn as she puts
a paw on her chest…from behind her, Henry passes with the focus on his whistle transitioning
from his own to that of a kettle whistle. It pulls Lady out of her fantasy as she looks back towards
the kitchen, indicating that the tea is ready ]

Lady: Oh…

[ Lady heads back to the kitchen, takes the kettle off the stove, and gently pours the tea into her
cup, softly blowing on it for it to cool down a little. She sits down at the table and slowly stirs the
tea with a spoon…she looks back to the other side of the table…no one else is there…in fact,
there’s no one else but her in the room…the Cocker Spaniel gives another sigh as she looks down
at her tea ]

Lady: It didn’t use to be this lonely…and now it’s just me…

[ Lady picks up the cup and takes a sip, holding for a second or two before she sets the cup down…
the spaniel then slumps back in her chair ]

Lady: Wonder what I’ll do today…or maybe…what I won’t do…what can I do…perhaps a walk
might be nice…

[ Lady looks over at the clock, it reads 8:15…the scene cuts to another clock reading 11:45, that
being the sheds where James is resting after having finished his morning run, Emily and Douglas
are the only other engines in the sheds, just a few berths away…at that moment, a man in a black
suit, grey slacks, black shoes, and a distinct top hat steps out from his blue car, and walks toward
the red engine; Sir Topham Hatt, also known rather affectionately as “The Fat Controller” ]

STH: Ah, James, I’ve an important job for you, and before you ask, yes , it includes handling
trucks.

James: [ under his breath ] Off to a good start, I see…

STH: I’ll need an engine to cover the trains at the Cedar Refinery for a while, since you’re light
enough to go on the fastest route, I want you to collect some trucks and head over there as soon as
possible.

James: [ sarcastically ] Oh, of course, sir, I would be delighted t-...um, did you say, “the fastest
route?”

STH: Why, yes I did.

James: You mean, across that bridge that spans over the canal?

STH: Yeeeeeees? Why do you ask?

James: Uh, I was just checking to make sure I heard ya’ right, hehe.

STH: Oh, I see…

James: Right then, I’ll be on my way then, must dash!

[ With that, James suddenly rushes out from the sheds, more hasty than usual, leaving the
controller, Douglas, and Emily, at a loss for words. The scene cuts to the yards where Arry and
Bert are shunting trucks about as James enters ]

James: Eh, right, gotta find some trucks and…oh no, not those …

[ Three black tankers and a brake van are sitting adjacent to James’ line, the one at the front spots
the red engine and smirks ]

Tanker #1: Hey look, it’s Rusty Red!

[ The tankers snicker as James blows off steam in annoyance ]

James: Oi, watch it, you little-

Tanker #2: Hey, James, what’s that ugly spot on you? Oh, never mind, it’s your face!

[ The tankers laugh as James angrily passes by to reverse onto the other line ]

Tanker #3: Yeah, and you look like a…a…a-

[ James bangs into the tankers before the last one can come up with an insult ]

James: Stuff it, I’m not in the mood today!

Tanker #3: Ooooooow, that wasn’t very nice.

James: Don’t care, now come on !

[ James sets off with a whistle and a huff before the scene cuts to Lady having decided to take a
walk in the park. However, it doesn’t appear that her mood has lightened all that much…as the
brown dog continues her walk, she looks over at other people in the park, many of them with
someone besides the other; Gumball and Darwin are dozing on the grass, Streaky is shown
through a frisbee that Krypto catches with striking accuracy, Ariel is laughing at something said
by Megara, even someone like Maleficent is casually giving her crow, Diablo, a scritch under his
chin. It then cuts back to Lady walking on her lonesome as she looks down ]

Lady: [ sighs ] This place used to be so nice to come to…and it still is…I just can’t see it…

[ Lady approaches the fountain where Panther and FantomCat are sitting on the opposite side.
The Cocker Spaniel looks down to see her reflection staring back…for a moment, it looks like
Tramp’s reflection manifests next to hers, causing Lady to gape ]

Lady: Oh!

[ Then, the reflection begins to morph into something coming out from the water. Lady freezes as a
tall, slender woman emerges; pale blue skin, magenta eyes, dark blue hair, and a black gown with
a red pendant on her chest. The Queen of the Black Puddle smirks at the rather shaken spaniel ]

Lady: Oh, uh, oh dear…

[ The canine skirts away from the scene as the queen slinks back into the water before cutting back
to Lady having gotten a distance away ]

Lady: Oh…am I losing my mind…[ sighs ]...or am I just desperate…?

[ The Cocker Spaniel softly rubs her arms before finding a tree just a few yards away from her,
deciding to take it as a spot to sit down for a little bit. The scene then cuts to James going down on
the elevated portion of the track, passing in between several buildings. Along the way, the red
engine appears to be more on edge than usual, his eyes looking from left to right almost in an
anxious state…he tries to look normal with a grunt ]

James: C’mon, just get this stupid job done with and you won’t have to worry, who says I’m
worried…wait, am I talking to myself?
Tanker #1: Yeah, you are, weirdo .

Tanker #2: Heeeh, poor James has no one to talk to, so he’s talking to himself.

Tanker #3: Yeah, and he’s red!

Tanker #2: That’s not an insult, you idiot!

Tanker #3: Well, he is red, right, hehe, heeeeeee…

[ James tries to ignore the tankers, but then the bridge comes into view…James begins to slow
down, almost to a crawl as he comes right to the start of the bridge ]

Tanker #1: Hey, why are we stoppin’, Rusty Red?!

Tanker #2: Don’t tell me, he’s too chicken to go to the refinery, baaaawk, bawk-bawk-BAWK!

[ James either ignores the tankers or doesn’t hear them…he just stares out to the bridge… ]

James: Uhhhhhh…

[ James peers down…the canal is several feet below him…it then flashes back to the incident of
when he fell into the canal, submerging below the water…before it cuts back to James standing
still… ]

Tanker #3: Uh…are we gonna get moving or something?

James: [ hastily ] Yeah, yeah, we’re going, just…give it a moment…

[ Very slowly, James begins to cross the bridge…from an outward perspective, he’s just barely
going above a snail’s pace ]

Tanker #2: Oooooooooh my god, this is so boring ! Pick up the pace already!

James: Shut up!

Tanker #1: What’s the matter, James, scared of a bridge ?

James: I said, SHUT…up…?

[ James trails off as from his perspective, the ending of the bridge stretches further away from
him…he begins to feel rather uneasy as he looks back towards the canal, the distance looking
much longer than before…the red engine begins to shudder slightly…before the sound of creaking
underneath him catches his nonexistent ears ]

James: Ooooooooooooooooh…

Tanker #3: What’s he doing?

[ James shuts his eyes as the metallic creaking comes again, he stops right in the middle of the
bridge and shakes in terror ]

James: OOOOOOOOOOOOOOH, take me back, take me back, take me back!

[ James suddenly reverses quickly, bumping the tankers and causing them to cry out ‘oh, oh, oh!’ ]
Tanker #1: What are you playing at?!

[ James abruptly comes to a stop at his end of the bridge…he opens his eyes meekly…and a look of
dread spreads across his face… ]

James: I…I can’t do it…

Tanker #2: Baaah, pathetic, stupid red engine, can’t cross a bridge.

[ James tries to give a comeback…but nothing comes to mind as the insult feels true…beaten,
James slowly goes back the way he came, away from the bridge…the scene cuts back to Lady
under the tree, her paws on her knees…she looks over the park…and then looks back down at her
knees ]

Lady: I remember this spot…this used to be my favorite place in the whole park…used to spend
hours here just…sitting…talking…cuddling…hmmmmmmmm…that was my favorite part…he
used to hold me like I was special, like I meant something…we’d dance under the stars…and he
looked at me with those eyes…those beautiful eyes…

[ Another flashback changes to some time in the past, recalling Lady’s description…her and
Tramp, waltzing under the tree…the latter briefly twirls her as she stands on one leg…they then
hold each other’s shoulders as they go around…and around…and around…until they end up on the
grass, lying next to each other…until the scene transitions to the present where Lady is seen lying
on her own…she looks over to her left…and a small tear slowly falls down her cheek… ]

Lady: Oh…Tramp…

[ With no one else within her proximity, Lady turns around to the ground and begins to cry, her
sobs and whimpers muffled by the grass as she lays there, sad and alone… ]

Lady: Oooooooooooh…I know we’re not like we used to be…but it still hurts…so much…

[ Lady resumes her sobbing as she wipes her eyes, though it doesn’t do much to stop her tears…she
doesn’t notice that someone else is close by, only identified by a pair of legs ]

?: Oh…are you okay?

[ Lady tries to stop sobbing as she looks up to see her recent company…Krystal is standing above
her with a concerned expression on her face ]

Lady: Oh…oh my god…

[ Lady hastily stands up and walks away in a hurry as Krystal tries to reach out ]

Krystal: Wait, I didn’t mean to…oh…

[ Lady continues to run down the path, trying her best to wipe off any tears still on her face before
stopping to catch her breath, slumping onto a bench ]

Lady: Haaa…haaa…hooooooooooooo…that was so pathetic…look at me…I’m a mess…

ooooooooh…

[ The Cocker Spaniel buries her face in her paws as she tries not to be seen, too sad to move or do
anything…the scene cuts to later in the day as the tires of a blue car come to a stop, and out steps a
stout gentleman looking rather stern. He walks over to the sheds where Gordon, Percy, Henry, and
Emily, now having switched to another berth, are looking at a particular berth ]

STH: Where is James, I want to have a word with him.

Percy: Oh, um, he’s in there, sir, but I don’t think that…

[ Percy trails off as the Fat Controller walks crossly to the berth, ready to scold James for
presumably shirking his duties ]

STH: James, what is the meaning of this, I got word that you never arrived at…

[ Sir Topham trails off as he sees James sitting at the back of the shed…the red engine looks both
sad and anxious, almost like a lost kitten… ]

STH: James? What happened?

James: I…I…I’m sorry, sir…but I couldn’t…I couldn’t…I couldn’t get over the…bridge…

[ The controller sees that James’ words aren’t coming from a place of sarcasm or spite…if
anything, he sounds remorseful…and frightened… ]

Emily: Sir…you remember when we had all those accidents back to back?

STH: Yes…?

Emily: Well, James fell into the canal, off the bridge that spans over it…

[ The Fat Controller remembers the incident, James had sunken below the surface and had needed
to be craned out from the water…he was badly shaken when he was rescued…it now made sense to
him…the stout gentleman turns back to James, shaking slightly from being reminded of his near
drowning…his stern tone is dropped completely and adapts something more gentle… ]

STH: James, I would like to apologize for being cross, I didn’t know you were still recovering
from the accident…I suppose that’s why you’ve been trying to avoid going down that route
recently…

James: I…I’m sorry I let you down, sir…m-maybe I can take the long way around, so I can still-

STH: I’m afraid that won’t work…this delivery is important and needs to be shipped as quickly as
possible…I will assign another engine to take over the trains…Emily, since you’re light enough
like James, I want you to take over the oil deliveries.

Emily: Yes, of course, sir.

STH: And James, I want you to work in the yards for the time being…perhaps some light work
will help settle your nerves…

James: …Y-Yes, sir…I understand, sir…

STH: Good engine…for now, you can rest for the remainder of the day, I will assign your duties to
other engines…good day.

[ With that, Sir Topham walks back to his car and drives away, leaving the other engines silent for
a while…before Percy breaks the silence ]

Percy: James…are you doing to be alright…?

[ James doesn’t respond, he just looks down at his buffers…Percy takes it upon himself to turn
‘round on the turntable before stopping at James’ berth and slowly rolling inside to keep the red
engine company. James doesn’t say anything against this ]

Percy: You know…I remember when I fell into the water…I wasn’t completely submerged, but it
wasn’t a comfortable experience.

Emily: AHEM! Percy, maybe don’t remind him of that.

James: It was just…water…water everywhere…that’s all I could see…I thought I was done for…I
almost drowned…that could have been it…sunk all the way to the bottom…forever…

[ Percy looks guilty now…he remembered when he boasted about not being afraid of water and got
pushed into the sea…he at least stood above the surface…James sank under it… ]

Percy: I’m…sorry…

Emily: Perhaps it’s best you should give him his space, dear…

Percy: R-Right, of course…

[ Percy silently backs off, leaving James to look down in silence…it cuts to later in the day, around
evening as Lady is shown walking back along the street to her apart, still looking miserable ]

Lady: That was awful…truly…awful…

[ The spaniel finally arrives at the steps to the apartment and walks up them before opening the
door. It then cuts to her entering her home, setting her jacket on the hanger before walking to the
couch…she slowly sits down on it and looks down at the coffee table…she looks over at the remote
and silently picks it up ]

Lady: Maybe some television will help…

[ Lady pushes the button and the TV flicks on, showing the current channel displaying what
appears to be a romance from the 50s, namely “Funny Face” ]

Jo: “I never want to go home, I love Paris, and I love these clothes and the little church, and I love
you…”

[ Jo begins to skirt off as Dick follows her before whirling around in front ]

Dick: “What did you say?”

Jo: “I love Paris…”

Dick: “That’s not what I heard…” [ slaps the top of his head ] “My, my, my…well, what do ya’
know…”

He loves and she loves,

And they love

So why can’t you love

And I love like too?

Birds love and bees love

And whispering trees love,

And that’s what we both should do.

I always knew someday you’d come along,

We’ll make a twosome that just can’t go wrong,

Darling…he loves and she loves

And they love so won’t you

Love me as I love you?

[ As the song continues, the previous sequences of Lady’s fantasies are shown once more, and
upon returning to the present, the tears return, silent this time…it cuts to nighttime as the camera
pans down on the engine shed…from left to right; Henry, Emily, Mavis, James, Percy, Gordon, and
Murdoch are asleep, the berth of focus being James’ as it slowly pans toward him… ]

James: Hmm…mmmmmmm…

[ The shot focuses on James’ closed eyes…only for him to suddenly open them…and find himself
no longer in a shed…he’s surrounded completely in darkness, with the only thing in front of him
being a single piece of track ]

James: Wha…where am I…?

[ No one replies…only emptiness…James slowly begins to move down the single stretch of line,
seemingly going on for ages…he looks down and gasps, seeing nothing underneath him but an
endless pit of darkness, over a long and endless bridge ]

James: H-H-H…

[ The sound of creaking beneath him only puts James further on edge…when suddenly a shrill
whistle echoes around him ]

James: GAH! W-Who’s there?!

[ James looks around, trying to find the receiver…he then looks ahead to see a locomotive, all
black with no face heading towards him…the engine stops a few yards away from the red engine…
James’ boiler runs cold, he feels frozen in place ]

James: …Wh-Wh…Who are you…?

[ The engine doesn’t reply…even with no eyes, James feels himself being stared down with no
mercy ]

“Selfish…Selfish…”

James: Wh…What?

“Selfish…Selfish…”

James: A-Are you doing that…?

[ The engine doesn’t reply ]

James: Oooooooh, please answer me!

[ Suddenly, the engine begins to move towards James…slowly at first…and then faster…and
faster… ]

James: O-Oh! Whoever you are, stop…STOP!

[ No reply comes, save for the pounding of rails and wailing whistle. James tries to move, but finds
himself frozen in place ]

James: I can’t move, can I?! I’m stuck! OH, HORRORS!!!

[ The engine bashes into James and he’s flung right off the bridge ]

James: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH-GASP!

[ James looks from side to side…he’s back in his berth…everyone else is still asleep… ]

James: Haaaa…haaaa…j-just a dream…[ sighs ]...what am I going to do…?

[ Silently, James closes his eyes and tries to go back to sleep…unbeknownst to him, Emily opens
her eyes and looks at him with concern…the scene cuts to the morning after as Emily is shown
leaving the sheds, James is the only one left in the roundhouse ]

James: [ inhales and then exhales ] Well…better get started…

[ With that, James slowly crawls out from his berth, onto the turntable, and towards the shunting
yards…at the same time, Lady is shown having fallen asleep on the couch, a set of tissues now on
the table with a few scattered around…the spaniel weakly props her head up from the pillow and
surveys the mess ]

Lady: [ sighs ] Now I really am a mess…

[ With a heavy heart, Lady sets about picking up the tissues and dispensing them in the trash. It
then cuts to her walking down the street, passing by Usagi, Diaspro, and Sylvester walking
opposite to her. Lady tries not to look perturbed as best as she can manage…but her face drops as
she spots Krystal not too far away. Feeling rather embarrassed from yesterday, she pulls up her
jacket and tries to hide her face from view ]

Krystal: It’s okay.

[ Lady freezes in place ]

Lady: …What?

Krystal: I said it’s okay…

[ Lady pauses and then looks back at the blue vixen ]

Krystal: You seemed upset yesterday.

Lady: [ blushes ] Oh…I’m sorry you had to see that.

Krystal: No need to apologize, because I know what it’s like.

Lady: Like…what?

Krystal: The repercussions of a previous relationship, it’s never a pleasant experience.

Lady: Yeah…wait, how did you know I was thinking about that?

Krystal: Weeeeeeeeell, I have the ability to read minds.

Lady: Oh…

Krystal: Don’t worry, I don’t use it like that . I just thought you might need some help.

Lady: Oh, t-that’s not necessary, I’ll be fine.

Krystal: You say that, but I know you don’t believe it.

Lady: Well, it’s my business, so I don’t see how it concerns you.

Krystal: I’m just saying, I’m willing to lend an ear if you need anything.

Lady: …[ sighs ]...I’m sorry I snapped, it’s just…this thing has been eating at me for a while
now…I just…I don’t know if I want to be alone or have someone to talk to…it’s so confusing.

Krystal: Well…perhaps we can make a compromise…it’s usually better when you’ve got
someone to talk to, regardless of the issue…but then again, it’s your choice…

Lady: …Perhaps…I mean, if you know where I’m coming from, then I guess…

[ As the two begin to walk down the street, Lady tries not to look at the ground ]

Krystal: How long has it been?

Lady: Oh…a little while at this point…

Krystal: I see…
Lady: I mean, it was fine for a while, we both split up on mutual terms, it’s just…when you think
about what it entails…

Krystal: Which is?

Lady: Just…when you’re seen with someone for a long time, people start to…associate you with
them like a package deal…

Krystal: I suppose you’re not the only one who’s felt like that, I remember my time with Fox…at
first, it was so…exhilarating, like I’d never felt something like that before…but…things didn’t turn
out as I’d imagined…and after the separation, there was a point where I felt like…being Fox’s
“partner” was my whole identity…oh, sorry, I didn’t mean to-

Lady: No, no, it’s fine…quite frankly, sometimes, I felt the same way with Tramp…it was just, I
was so…happy with him that it didn’t matter in the long run…he was like my other half, the part
that completed me…when the spark began to fade, I don’t think I was ready for it…but when it
finally gave out...I knew I had to accept it, I couldn’t force us to be like we once were…even so,
when you think about longevity…and considering in hindsight…it hurts…I thought I’d moved on
completely…but it seems I’m still clinging to old memories…perhaps in the hopes someone might
come and feel the hole…

Krystal: I understand…

[ The two women continue to walk, past the crosswalk, in between Shadow, Mordecai, Rouge, and
Pete, the black hedgehog making a side glance at the two as the scene cuts to a wagon being
shunted into place, James backs off the train to inspect his work. Normally, he’d make any excuse
possible to get out of shunting, but in his current state, he’s not in the mood to refuse ]

James: [ sighs ] At least it’s quiet work…you know, I’ve never realized how many sidings are in
this place…the things ya’ learn…

[ As James backs onto a set of milk tankers, his eyes catch a large black object hidden behind a
train of vans…the red engine squints his eyes to get a better look…and his boiler runs cold as the
vans are moved and the shape looks awfully familiar ]

James: [ visibly shaking ] N-N-No…j-just in my head…

[ The engine from the night before is turned away…James is so shaken that he forgets to look
where he’s going as he attempts to back away ]

?: OOF!

James: WHA?!
Emily: Well, this is a fine way to meet.

[ The shot pans out to reveal James having backed into Emily, both still on the rails ]

James: Uh, sorry about that, just…thought I saw something.

Emily: I see…how’s shunting treating you?

James: Fine, I suppose…it’s not actually that bad once you get into it…in a way, it’s kinda…
relaxing…
Emily: Aye, never thought I’d hear that come out a’ your mouth.

James: Well, perhaps it needed to be said…in all honesty, saying how splendid I am can get rather
tiring.

Emily: I wonder where this side of you’s been all this time.

James: Hidden beneath a wall of bragging?

Emily: Hmmm yeah, that sounds about right.

James: Yeah…I had a dream last night…

Emily: What about?

James: …I was in the middle of nowhere…nothing but darkness…and then there was a bridge…
with no bottom…and this…strange engine…he had no face…yet I could feel him staring at me…
and he…he pushed me off the bridge…I thought I saw him…perhaps it was an illusion…or maybe
I’m losing it…

Emily: Oh…are you gonna be alright?

James: [ sighs ] I dunno…

Emily: do you want some help?

James: …I wouldn’t mind it.

[ James and Emily begin to move off just as the scene cuts back to Lady and Krystal, both having
stopped to sit down on a bench ]

Lady: You know, I’ve been keeping to myself a lot recently, so this is…nice, actually…

Krystal: Well, good to know we’re making some progress…I’ll admit, when I split up with Fox,
you know the first thing I did?

Lady: What?

Krystal: I tried to remove all his photos in my room and hide them under a chair, it was…rough to
say the least, mostly because it kept reminding me of…us…

Lady: Oh…I still have a picture of Tramp and myself in my place…every so often, I find myself
staring at it, like a distant memory…perhaps a little too much.

Krystal: Don’t worry, I felt the same way, it’s the faces, really, when you stick around them long
enough, you have a hard time forgetting them…speaking of which, I hope this doesn’t come off as
intrusive, but…what’s the situation with your children?

Lady: Oh…well, we’re in a custody agreement over them, sometimes they stay with me,
sometimes they stay with Tramp, and sometimes, Jock and Trusty look after them…I suppose it’s a
good thing they weren’t around to see me like this…

Krystal: I see…how did they take it?

Lady: Well…it was a shock, to say the least…eventually, it turned out my daughters; Annette,
Collette, and Danielle preferred staying with me, while my son, Scamp, preferred staying with
Tramp…suppose you could say it’s ironic given resemblance…we’ve tried to keep a straight face
during it all, if not just for them…and lookit me, losing myself like I did yesterday.

Krystal: It’s no fault of your own, you were just going through the motions…that said, I do
wonder…

Lady: About what?

Krystal: About…where you stand on…pursuing relationships…

Lady: Well…admittedly, I spent so much time tending to myself that…I honestly don’t know…if I
ever did, I want to be the one…solidified, if you will…

Krystal: Well…perhaps in the meantime, you’d settle for some friendly company…you look like
you could use it…

Lady: I mean…I wouldn’t mind it…so long as it’s not a burden for you…

Krystal: Of course not, I know how it feels, reaching out does wonders when you’re at your
lowest…

Lady: Hmm…

[ The scene cuts to later in the day as two racks of coaches are arranged at the platform ]

Emily: [ sighs ] That’ll do for now.

James: Yeah…uh, Emily?

Emily: Yes?

James: …Thank you…for today.

Emily: No problem.

James: I mean…I feel a little less stressed than I did before.

Emily: Well, that’s good to hear.

James: Yeah…

Emily: Do you think you’ll…be able to do it?

James: Hmm?

Emily: Go over that bridge again?

James: …I don’t know…maybe in time…just not now…

Emily: I see…

James: Still…thanks for caring at least…I know I can be a bit of a jerk sometimes, but…I really
do appreciate you doing this for me.

Emily: But of course, James…you’re my friend, after all…even if you are difficult to work with
sometimes, you’re still one of us…

James: Yeah…guess I’m lucky in that regard…

[ James is later seen coming down the line with a few flatbeds in tow, being allowed for a small
trip to the harbor to drop them off. He stops under a signal to let Henry pass by with the Kipper,
coming from Cedar. As he waits, he notices Lady and Krystal walking side by side before the
crosswalk, the Cocker Spaniel notices the red engine standing nearby, and he offers her a smile,
seemingly perking her up as the two walk from one side, while Huck, Chrysalis, Velma, and
Kaolinite walk in the opposite direction. It cuts to Lady entering her apartment with Krystal in tow
]

Krystal: Nice place you’ve got.

Lady: Thank you, it’s not much honestly.

Krystal: Well, I think it’s fine enough…

[ Krystal spots the picture frame, and seeing as Lady’s still got her back turned, the blue vixen
quietly puts the frame face-down ]

Lady: You interested in…having dinner?

Krystal: I mean…I’m not opposed to it, personal or takeout?

Lady: Well…I was thinking…[ blushes ]...I’d make us something…

Krystal: Oh…well, color me intrigued.

[ Krystal does a slight tilt of her head, to which Lady turns around to hide her blush, as well as a
smile. It transitions to a fresh tray of lasagne being put on the table before the two women have a
piece each on a plate ]

Krystal: Hmmmmmm, very good.

Lady: Hmmhmm, thank you.

Krystal: You know, I was thinking, perhaps we could meet up like this more often…well, on less
dramatic circumstances.

Lady: I suppose that wouldn’t be too bad, would certainly do me a favor in all honesty…I just
want to…thank you again for doing this…I’m sorry if it wasn’t the best first impression, but I
appreciate it nonetheless.

Krystal: But of course, like I said before, I know how it feels, and I don’t want you to feel the
same way…

[ Lady feels something touching her paw, she looks down to see Krystal’s hand on her own, the
vixen giving a smile with the same head tilt from before…the Cocker Spaniel is silent for a few
seconds…before she returns the smile ]
Lady: Perhaps…now I won’t…

[ The scene transitions to the same day as the last episode, most notably the ending scene as
Krystal picks up her phone, waiting for it to pick up before it shows a split-screen with Lady on the
other run ]

Lady: Hello?

Krystal: Hello…

Lady: Krystal, is that you?

Krystal: Yes…would you…like to meet up?

Lady: …Yes, I would.

Character Guide:

Lady, Tramp, Buster, Scamp, Annette, Collette, Danielle, Jock, Trusty - Lady and the Tramp -
Lady and the Tramp (1955)

Krystal, Panther Caroso, Fox McCloud - Star Fox

James, Emily, Percy, Sir Topham Hatt, Henry, Gordon, Douglas, Mavis, Arry, Bert, Philip,
Murdoch - Thomas and Friends

Ariel - The Little Mermaid (1989)

Gumball, Darwin - The Amazing World of Gumball

Eustace Bagge, Queen of the Black Puddle - Courage the Cowardly Dog

FantomCat - FantomCat

Flora, Diaspro - Winx Club

Huckleberry Hound - The Huckleberry Hound Show

Usagi Tsukino (Sailor Moon), Kaolinite - Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon

Krypto, Streaky - Krypto the Superdog

Maleficent, Diablo - Sleeping Beauty (1959)

Megara - Hercules (1997)

Mordecai - Regular Show

Pamela Bondani - Patrol 03

Sylvester, Penelope Pussycat, Pete Puma - Looney Tunes

Pongo - 101 Dalmatians (1961)

Queen Chrysalis - My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic

Shadow the Hedgehog, Rouge the Bat - Sonic the Hedgehog

Velma Dinkley - Scooby-Doo

 Cold Opening

Cold Opening

[ The scene opens with a shot of the plain grass against the leafless trees, before a single
snowflake falls to the ground, followed by another…and then another…until the entire ground has
been covered with fresh white snow. If you were to ask anyone what they thought of snow, the
answers would be…mixed, to say the least. Some enjoy it, as shown by the likes of Apple Bloom
and Applejack going down a slope together on a sled, with Angelina and her cousin Henry going
down to the left, and Fox, Rabbit, and Raccoon going down to the right ]

Apple Bloom: Yeah-HAY!

Applejack: HAHA, giddy up!

[ Others aren’t particularly big fans of winter, as shown by Thomas stuck in a snowbank right up to
his nose and looking very annoyed as he looks at Terence clearing away at the drift ]

Thomas: [ muffled ] Oh, for crying out loud!

[ And of course, there are those that are indifferent to the weather. The scene cuts to a complex
below a building before cutting inside and revealing a room that’s mostly dark, save for the
occasional spark being lit. It pans out to reveal a cigarette being lit by a lighter before it finally
settles, revealing a grey hand and white-furred mouth putting the tip to its lips. Further out reveals
Wolf sitting alone on a couch, a few bottles, presumably empty, are on the coffee table which he’s
also laid his feet up on. The lupine blows out a puff of smoke before giving a slight cough ]

Wolf: AHEM…aaaaaaah…better.

[ At that moment, a whistling howl whooshes against the window, causing Wolf to look over there,
seeing some snow stick onto the window outside. A light creaking of wood can be heard amongst
the wind ]

Wolf: Hmmm…bit nippy today, init? Never mind…got me all the…[ puts the cigarette in his
mouth…and blows ]...warmth I need…[ coughs ]...

[ Wolf proceeds to lie down on the couch as the weather report reads snow for the next several
days ]

Wolf: Of course…tck, well, can’t be much harm to me, being a…[ yawns ]...wolf and all that…
yeah, just…hrrrrrrrrm…

[ Wolf begins to doze off as his eyes become heavy before shutting completely, having pressed the
bud of the cigarette just to be sure…the scene cuts to what appears to be a heavily wooded area,
and in the distance, grey smoke can be seen rising above the trees. An eagle’s cry is heard as the
shot pans down to a trail, brown earth torn up and scattered everywhere, before revealing the
cause of it; an aircraft having crashlanded just a few inches away from a tree, the vessel is covered
in mud, grass, and grime, the windows have cracked, and several dents are visible throughout. A
hand emerges out from the hole in the cockpit and out steps a lupine pilot, surprisingly in better
condition than one would expect from such an ordeal ]
Wolf: Wha…damn…where the hell am I…?

[ Wolf looks around the area, all around are trees as far as the eye can see, with the occasional
sound of chirp or a chitter coming from the forest. He pulls himself out from the wreck and hops
down to the ground, surveying the mess ]

Wolf: Ah, damn it…of course, get stranded in the middle of nowhere with a crapped out plane…
haaaaaaugh, this’ll be a bitch to fix…

[ As Wolf stoically turns around to see the trees before him, the sound of a whistle catches his ear,
causing it to flicker ]

Wolf: The hell…? Who’s there?

[ There’s no response, save for the small gust of wind ]

Wolf: Hmmm…musta’ imagined it.

[ Wolf turns around and suddenly stops as the faint silhouette of something in the distance can be
seen ]

Wolf: What the…?

[ The lupine squints to try and get a better view…only to not see anything at all ]

Wolf: Ooooookay, that was weird…[ sighs ]...best get to fixing this-

[ Wolf freezes again as the figure is suddenly right under a tree, just a few feet away from him. The
grey wolf feels a little bit unsettled by this, but tries to put on a stoic face ]

Wolf: Who are you?

[ The figure doesn’t respond, their whole appearance is covered in a large black cloak, with their
arms behind their back. There is silence for a few seconds…before the figure slowly begins to walk
towards Wolf ]

Wolf: Um…I asked, who are you?

[ Just a foot or two away, the cloaked figure stops…once again, only the wind can be heard
between the two. The figure’s head has been looking down for the most part…it slowly turns up
and Wolf finally sees something beyond the darkness…a pair of red eyes staring back into his
own…the lupine feels rather uneasy now, almost tempted to pull out a weapon, and as he reaches
down- ]

?: I wouldn’t do that if I were you…

[ Wolf’s hand freezes in place ]

?: Not that it would matter…

Wolf: What…what are you talking about? Who the hell are you?!

?: Hmmhmmhmm, Hell is right…because that’s exactly where you’re going.

Wolf: What do you-

[ At that moment, the figure whips its head back, revealing that of a dark grey wolf’s head. From
behind his back, the lupine produces two sickles, sharp-tipped and all ]

Wolf: I…?
?: Hmmhmmhmm, surprised to see me, Wolf? You shouldn’t be, after all, you did have a nasty fall
.

Wolf: How do you know my name, tell me why I shouldn’t just blast you on sight!

?: Because you wouldn’t be able to…did you forget, Death can’t be killed…

[ Wolf blinks and begins to feel slightly pale on the inside, this couldn’t be…could it… ]

Wolf: You…you’re not seriously the Grim Reaper, are ya’?

Death: Well…[draws a sickle]...why don’t we find out, shall we?

[ On instinct, Wolf pulls out his blaster and attempts to shoot at the other lupine, who dodges
before he can even land a shot ]

Wolf: What the?!

[ Wolf spots Death just a few inches away on his right and tries to shoot again, but he just leaps
into the air, brandishing his sickles as he comes back down in Wolf’s direction, the other lupine
using his blaster as a shield to avoid the sickle. Wolf attempts to throw Death off him and manages
only JUST ]

Wolf: GRRRAH!

[ The darker grey wolf slides back on his feet effortlessly, flashing a devilish grin as he suddenly
rushes forward to corner Wolf ]

Death: Good try, my friend…

[ Death charges into Wolf, sending him back several feet ]

Death: …but not good enough.

[ Wolf picks himself up and charges back into Death, holding his sickles above him as best as he
can manage ]

Wolf: You’re…not taking…me today!

Death: Haaaaaaa…that’s what you think.

[ Wolf and Death thrust at the same time, separating each other by several feet. The two wolves
stare down each other intensely, waiting for the other to make a move ]

Wolf: Whatchu just starin’ at?

Death: Oh, nothing, just waiting to make the final blow. It’s amusing to think you have a chance
against me.

Wolf: Regardless, I ain’t ready to get pulled to the afterlife, I got plenty left in me.
Death: That’s what they all say…

[ Death suddenly rushes forward once more, almost in a split second as he raises his sickles, one
angle shows the lupine’s arm to be a different fur color, almost orange ]

Wolf: Come at…me…

[ A metallic slashing is heard and Wolf’s body falls…onto the floor, accompanied by the sound of
glass rattling ]

Wolf: GUH! What the…

[ Wolf finds himself back in his apartment, though now lying on the floor as opposed to the couch,
the bottles having toppled over, in addition to the ashtray. The lupine groans as he picks himself off
the ground ]

Wolf: Damn…that same dream again…?

[ Wolf notices a bit of ash stuck to his cheek and tries to brush it off ]

Wolf: Never was my finest moment…in fact, it almost killed me…and that strange…man in it.
Guess I looked Death right in the eye, wouldn’t say went to Heaven and back…man, that was a
long time ago…god, the war was a bitch.

[ The cigarette in Wolf’s hand gets crushed and he throws it off ]

Wolf: Saw a shit ton of people die in it…wouldn’t be the first time…

?: Talking to yourself again?

[ Wolf looks up to see Leon standing a few feet away from him ]

Wolf: When the hell did you get here?

Leon: Did you forget I can blend in?

[ Leon backs into a wall and his body color changes to match ]

Wolf: Soooooo, you were just stalking me for the past…however long I was out for.

Leon: Not the whole time, just enough to see that you move around a lot…and you talk in your
sleep.

Wolf: Hmph, coulda woke me up sooner.

Leon: I could have, I just chose not to.

Wolf: You’re a cold bitch sometimes, Leon.

Leon: Because I’m the only one who can do it without getting my throat slit. Makes it fun for me.

Wolf: Hmmmmmm…it happened again.

Leon: Lemme guess, the war flashbacks? That’s nothing new.

Wolf: Well, it was when I crashlanded after…you know what.

Leon: Oh yes, when we were serving the Andross forces and golden boy sent you hurdling to
certain death, surprised you’ve not beat his ass into the ground for it.

Wolf: Last time I checked, you didn’t get out so lucky either.

Leon: Only because of the pigeon, I’ve got a score to settle with him .

Wolf: [ rolls his eyes ] Yeeeeeah, you work on that crush of yours.

Leon: Ironic given I could say the same about you, don’t think I didn’t hear about your little
mission .

Wolf: What, the one you didn’t get invited to-

[ Wolf trails off at Leon pointing a dagger at his nose ]

Leon: Don’t see why you need to get involved with his business, especially when we handled it
just fine the last time.

Wolf: Well, it was sorta convenient, really, we happened to be in the right place to be picked up,
we got talking, shot up the place, was a fun time overall. Besides, I’m just glad to be done with that
crap, Scourge can kiss my ass.

Leon: Hmph, coulda given me a notice beforehand, I’d have wiped the floor clean with those
bitches.

Wolf: Do I detect a bit of jealousy ?

Leon: I could easily inject this through your nose if I wanted to.

Wolf: Well, that’s a nice way to treat someone from a cold sweat.

Leon: Just…forget about it.

Wolf: …Are you…alright?

Leon: Is that a rhetorical question?

Wolf: I’m serious.

Leon: Whatever gave you the impression that I wasn’t?

Wolf: Ya’ sounded real miffed there.

Leon: And you care why?

Wolf: Gee, I dunno, maybe because of how long we’ve stuck together, that might give me a reason
to care.

Leon: That means a lot when you’re always thinking about someone else.

Wolf: I’m not obsessed. At least I don’t keep stabbing a picture of a certain bird.
Leon: …That’s a personal matter.

Wolf: [ sighs ] Wish ya’ didn’t make it hard to talk with you sometimes.

Leon: It’d be easier if you actually acknowledged me.

Wolf: Well, I’m doing it now, aren’t I?

[ Leon just looks away, seemingly uncaring. Wolf, however, stands up and approaches the
chameleon till he’s at least a foot away ]

Wolf: Will ya’ tell me what’s bugging you?

Leon: I’m fine .

Wolf: Then sit down with me.

Leon: Why?

Wolf: Just… because .

[ Wolf’s claw tips brush against Leon’s arm, the reptile is still turned away, though his tail curls ]

Leon: Hmmmmmmmmrrrrrm…

[ Leon wordlessly walks forward and sits down on the other end of the couch, still not looking at
Wolf on his side ]

Wolf: Still bitter?

Leon: Don’t be coy.

Wolf: Whaaaaat, wouldn’t hurt if ya’ put down the batshit wall every once in a while.

Leon: Just like you putting down the macho wall?

Wolf: Given it’s just us now, why not relax a little bit?

[ Leon slowly leans down on the couch, facing towards the ceiling ]

Wolf: You know, it’s adorable seeing you be all pissy.

[ Leon sighs. Wolf puts a paw down onto the chameleon’s forehead and rubs it softly ]

Wolf: C’mon…

Leon: It’s just…you’re lucky I consider you worthy enough to touch me like that.

Wolf: Cuz you’d prolly kill the person who did it otherwise.

Leon: Hmm, you know me too well.

Wolf: Of course, only I could tolerate your crazy shit.

Leon: Piss off…

Wolf: To you…

Leon: Did ya’ see him?

Wolf: Hmm?

Leon: In the dream, duh.

Wolf: Yes…and, something else before I woke up.

Leon: Yes?

Wolf: His arm…it changed color…almost like…amber…

Leon: Hmmmmmmm, I wonder what they could mean…

Wolf: If he wanted to kill me, he’d have done it sooner.

Leon: You could have too.

Wolf: I know you’re not gonna kill him.

Leon: Says who?

Wolf: I just know.

Leon: Hmph, says what you know.

Wolf: Okay then, ‘settle the score’.

Leon: Only if you do the same.

Wolf: If I do…I promise things between us won’t be any different.

Leon: Suuuuuure…do you really fancy him?

Wolf: I mean…the thought did cross my mind…

Leon: Hmmmmmmmmmmm…I knew it.

Wolf: Well, not surprising, is it?

Leon: You’d…never actually leave us, would you?

Wolf: Leave you ? After all the shit we’ve seen? [ leans his head down ] I wouldn’t dream of it…

Leon: But you would dream about getting killed.

Wolf: Shut up…

[ Wolf looks up at the window, the snow appears to have stopped ]

Wolf: Ya’ know…I feel like taking a walk.

Leon: In that weather? Hmph, I wish ya’ luck.

Wolf: Not by myself though…Leon?

Leon: What?

Wolf: Would ya’ care to join me on a rendezvous with disaster?

Leon: I…sure…

[ The scene cuts to the two walking down the street, having donned their winter gear; coats,
scarves, hoodies, and boots, Leon’s mouth in particular is covered by a thick violet scarf, passing
by Katz, Facilier, Anastasia, Diaspro, and Odette walking opposite to them. On the overhead rail,
Donald and Salty can be seen passing each other with trains of tankers and salt vans ]

Leon: Hmmmmmmrph, winter.

Wolf: I don’t mind it that much.

Leon: Easy for you to say, you’re a wolf, your kind’s made for this weather.

Wolf: Well, if it’s that bad for you…

[ Wolf extends his arm out to pull Leon next to him ]

Leon: Oh…anyone says anything-

Wolf: Don’t worry, I’ll have you sick ‘em.

Leon: Good…

[ The scene cuts to Sassy Saddles and Pink Panther walking in opposite directions from a cafe, as
Fox and Falco are seen leaving with cups in hand, a bit of steam rising from the hole in the holder,
while Mirta and Lucy are exiting from behind them ]

Falco: Well, I suppose hot chocolate isn’t the worst thing when you’re walking in the snow.

Fox: At least it’ll give us something to keep warm…and tastes pretty good, too.

Falco: Yeah…oh look, it’s falling again.

Fox: And I thought you hated it when everything was wet and damp with no snow.

Falco: What, I did!

Fox: Hmmhmm, just joshing.

Falco: Of course…though lookit you, lightening up for a change.

Fox: Well, I needed to get out more anyway, no fun in just keeping to myself all the time.

Falco: Sitting on the couch with a tub of ice cream watching a soap opera.

Fox: Okay, I wasn’t that down before.

Falco: Juuuuust joshing.

Fox: I…okay, I’ll give ya’ that.

Falco: Yeah, I’d figured yooooouuuuuuuu, oh my god.

Fox: What?

Falco: Look ahead.

[ Fox looks straight ahead and sees just what Falco was pointing to; Wolf and Leon walking in the
opposite direction, with the latter leaning on the former’s shoulder ]

Falco: Never took Leon as a bambino on the inside.

Fox: [ clears his throat ] Don’t stare.

[ Fox tries to pull Falco along and walk past like normal… ]

Leon: The hell you staring at?

[ Fox freezes and glances at Falco ]

Fox: Really?

Falco: What?

[ Wolf and Leon have stopped in place and look back at the Star Fox pilots ]
Wolf: Heeeey…

Fox: Heeey…

[ Falco and Leon stare at each other for what feels like an eternity ]

Leon: …What, bitch ?

Falco: Hmph, isn’t that a nice way to greet someone?

Leon: I don’t do nice.

Falco: Yeah, not the first thing that comes to mind seeing your face.

Leon: There are many things that come to mind seeing your face.

Wolf: So, you two got drinks? Interesting…

Fox: I mean, it’s just hot chocolate…you’re out for a walk?

Wolf: Yeah…we are…you won’t mind talking for a bit?

Fox: So long as it’s alright with… all of you. Falco?

Falco: So long as he doesn’t pull a knife out, I think we’ll be good.

Leon: I had no such intention.

Falco: Thaaaat’s bullshit.

Leon: …Perhaps.

[ The quartet looks toward a bench that Bean and Bark have hopped off and take their seats, in
order of Leon, Falco, Fox, Wolf ]

Fox: So…how’ve you been?

Wolf: Well, living for one thing.

Fox: Ah, same…

[ A small gush of wind blows and Fox shivers, seemingly on instinct leaning onto Wolf’s side…
before realizing his position and backing off ]

Fox: Uh, sorry about that.

Wolf: No…no, you’re fine.

Leon: You going to get on with it or what?

Falco: Excuse me?

Leon: They’ve got something to settle, much like you and me.

Falco: I thought we weren’t fighting, lest you didn’t get the memo.

Leon: Come with me.

Falco: What?

Leon: Come.

[ Leon wraps his tail around Falco’s leg to pull him away, leaving the avian to give a confused
shrug to Fox as he and Wolf are left on their lonesome ]

Wolf: Well, that happened…but he’s not entirely wrong.

Fox: What do you mean?

Wolf: Okay, I know you’re not playing dumb, you know, us .

Fox: Yeeeeeeeah?

Wolf: Hooooooooo, how do I say this? Tck , you know that little mission we had a while back?

Fox: Yes?

Wolf: Well, it got me thinking…and a recent…thing I saw…how are we?

Fox: What?

Wolf: Like how are we ?

Fox: Oh…well, I thought we were fine.

Wolf: Yeah…

Fox: Although, to be fair, given recent stuff, I’ve also been thinking about it.

Wolf: Really?

Fox: Yeah, I’ve had some time to clear my mind lately, and I’ve been thinking about us…in
regards to…certain things in the past…

Wolf: Would they be accurate to what I’m thinking?

Fox: Does “aparoids” ring a bell?

Wolf: Oh, that’s all too familiar.

Fox: Well, ever since that day, I’ve been thinking a lot about how much things changed in between
then…we didn’t see each other for a long time, and when I saw you again…it’s fair to say I didn’t
expect your reaction.

Wolf: Oh, you mean me saving your ass not once, but twice.

Fox: [ sweatdrops ] Haaaaaaaa, yeah. But like, it was surreal to think about given what happened
prior…

Wolf: Well, I don’t know if you know, but I’m not the type to obsess over my adversary like an
addiction.

Fox: In a way, I’m grateful for that. Because it let me reflect on the state of things…especially
given how long it’s been…

Wolf: Huh…guess you could say I’m in the same ball park…

Fox: Really?

Wolf: Yeeeeeeah…I kinda dreamt of when I went down during the war…and almost died from it.

Fox: Oh yeah, that was, uh, probably my doing.

Wolf: Yeah…strange, I thought I saw you in it…not that I’m holding it against you now.

Fox: Ah…but like, I was thinking…perhap we could have a bit more of a “professional”
relationship.

Wolf: Sooooooooo, you and me, do the thing.

Fox: Slooooow down there, I didn’t give you all clear.

Wolf: Why cuz you knooooow?

Fox: I know that you’re thirsty.

Wolf: Oooooh, cold .

Fox: I know. But still, should you consider, you know, as a means of moving forward.
Wolf: I mean, any excuse not to be fighting you, I’ll take.

Fox: Is it cuz you know I’d win ?

Wolf: Not on the ground you would.

Fox: Is that right?

Wolf: Lemme think about that…[ quickly pulls Fox into a headlock in a split second ]...yes.

Fox: Oi! Hey, don’t mess the hair up!

Wolf: Hmmmmm, says you.

Fox: [ as he pulls himself out ] I wonder if this is just natural for wolves.

Wolf: Which is?

Fox: Being obliviously masculine.

Wolf: Well, gives us the image.

Fox: Suuuuure thing, tough guy.

Wolf: Okay then, let’s see about that.

Fox: Ooohoho, no, not again, c’mon.

[ Fox chuckles as Wolf puts him in another headlock, the scene panning over to a nearby alley
where Falco is pinned against the wall with Leon leaning on him, though not doing anything
besides looking up at him ]

Falco: How much longer you gonna keep up the bedroom eyes routine?

Leon: I can always switch it to something a little more volatile if you wish.

Falco: On second thought, this is good.

Character Guide:

Wolf O'Donnell, Fox McCloud, Falco Lombardi, Leon Powalski - Star Fox

Death/Lobo Muerte - Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

Applejack, Apple Bloom, Sassy Saddles - My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic

Thomas, Donald, Salty, Terence - Thomas and Friends

Anastasia - Anastasia (1997)

Angelina Mouseling, Henry Mouseling - Angelina Ballerina (2002)

Bark the Polar Bear, Bean the Duck, Scourge the Hedgehog - Sonic the Hedgehog

Dr. Facilier - Princess and the Frog (2009)

Fox, Rabbit, Raccoon - Franklin

Katz - Courage the Cowardly Dog

Odette - The Swan Princess (1994)

Pink Panther - Pink Panther

 Roses

Roses

[ The scene opens with a door being opened, revealing several bags of mail from a mail van.
Behind the door is Knuckles, reaching out to toss one of the sacks to Shadow ]

Knuckles: Heads up!

Shadow: Oof! How on Earth did I get myself wrapped up in this?

Knuckles: I mean, ya’ didn’t have to choose doing the mail run with me, buuuuuut you did.

Shadow: Hmph, I can see that was a decision well made.

Knuckles: Ah, give it a rest with your complaining, will ya’? Anyways, not surprised to see this
many sacks, Valentines and all.

Shadow: All the more reason why I shouldn’t be-OH!

[ As another sack gets tossed, one of the letters pops out from it and falls to the ground ]

Knuckles: Aaaaaaah, shoot , I got it.

[ Knuckles reaches down to pick up the letter, and as he does, he stops to look at it ]

Knuckles: Huh, this one’s addressed to me. I wonder what-

[ In the blink of an eye, Shadow snatches the letter from the echidna in a split second ]

Knuckles: -the hell?

Shadow: AHEM, best get back to work, wouldn’t wanna keep the mail waiting.

Knuckles: Hmph, whatever you say.

[ As Knuckles turns around, Shadow hastily puts the letter back in the sack, trying not to look
flustered. Much to his chagrin, he notices Panther standing not too far away, looking rather
bemused ]

Shadow: What are you looking at?

Panther: Oh, nothing of interest, my good man.

[ Panther turns away with a coy grin as Shadow rolls his eyes, as the shot pans out to reveal Rosie
having brought the mail as Diesel is shunting nearby and Arthur passes by with a train of fish
vans. Nearby, Jasmine, Aladdin, Wile, Georgette, Prince John, Jasper, Silver, Blaze, the
Berenstains, Twilight, Spike, Rapunzel, Simba, Tigress, Moana, Kanga, Tom, and Jerry are all
going about in different sections of the platform as Panther walks past, catching a few eyes as he
seems to become the center of attention, the confident swagger in his steps, swish of his tail, and
half-lidded yellow eyes are hard to miss. This carries on as he walks through town, passing by
Belle and Beast who glance over at him, followed by Daffy, Bugs, and Marvin, and then Katt and
Isis ]

Panther: Hmmhmm, and they wonder why Valentine’s Day is my thing.

[ As Blitz, Exile, and FantomCat exit from the coffee shop, Panther passes by and all eyes are
drawn on him, the other black panther holds his cape over his face while the canines share a hue
of red on their faces. Aisha and Musa are shown coming out from a music shop before the latter
slips on a piece of ice ]

Musa: WHAA!

Aisha: OH!

[ As Aisha tries to hold Musa up, another hand grabs her other arm and pulls her up straight ]

Musa: OH! Oh…

Aisha: Phew!

Musa: Thanks for that.

Aisha: No problem…oh, and thank you too.

[ The shot pans out to reveal Panther on the other side of Musa ]

Musa: Oh yeah, thanks as well.

Panther: Not a problem, mis queridos.

[ Panther winks and sets off once more ]

Aisha: …Did he just wink at us?

Musa: Ya’ know, if anyone’s gonna be on his watch list, it’s definitely not us.

Aisha: Oh yeah. Isn’t he-

Musa: Yep.

[ As Panther continues to walk down the street, his flow is seemingly interrupted by the person
standing next to him at the crosswalk; a tall, thick, brooding snow leopard, whiskers trailing down
either side of his face; Tai Lung. Panther glances over at him with his usual grin ]

Panther: Why hello.

[ Tai Lung just growls and as soon as the sign shows white for clear, he walks off grumpily,
causing Jinks, Snooper, and Blabber to wince as they’re coming in the opposite direction, steering
away from the massive feline ]

Panther: Oh…

[ Panther looks out at the departing snow leopard, but decides not to think about it too much as he
proceeds to the other side of the street. A little while later, Panther is walking through the park,
passing by Kipper and Tiger going in the opposite direction. The feline is casually stirring a
plastic cup with a heart decal on it, looking down at the steaming drink, presumably either coffee
or hot chocolate ]

Panther: [ sighs ] They really outdid themselves with this one…[ takes a sip and smacks his lips
]...of course, would be nice if there was someone to share it with…perhaps-OH!

[ Panther is cut off as someone brushes against his arm, causing him to jerk and nearly spill his
drink ]

Panther: What on…?

[ Panther looks back at the same time as the person behind him does…Tai Lung’s initial look of
slight surprise vanishes to a look of annoyance ]

Tai Lung: You following me or something?

Panther: Seems a bit impractical, you were coming in the opposite direction.

[ The snow leopard sneers with a low snarl ]

Panther: No harm done, though I ask, what brings you out here?

Tai Lung: Whatever it is doesn’t concern you, pretty boy.

Panther: Thank you~

Tai Lung: HMPH!

Panther: Now, now, no need to go on the defensive, I’d rather have a chat.

Tai Lung: And I’d rather not.

Panther: Suit yourself then, though it would be a shame to be alone at a time like this.

Tai Lung: What’s that supposed to mean?

Panther: Oh, you know, I’m sure you’ve seen what’s in the shops, all the pink and red. Tck ,
lovely, isn’t it?

Tai Lung: Pfft, more like a bunch of nonsense if you ask me.

Panther: Okay then, why is it?

Tai Lung: What? Ah, you sneaky little sh-

Panther: I didn’t mean any offense, I just asked a question.

Tai Lung: Hmph, should be obvious from where I’m standing.

Panther: Well, perhaps we could change that tune of yours.

Tai Lung: Oh, really ? And what makes you so sure of that?

Panther: I’ve gotten this far without you trying to assault me, I’m sure that’s an accomplishment
by your standards.
Tai Lung: You…you smug bastard.

Panther: Why not pull a seat next to me, have a little talk and whatnot?

[ Panther sits down on the bench and pats the open spot. Tai Lung just crosses his arms ]

Tai Lung: This is stupid.

Panther: Well, I’m not holding you back, you can leave at any time.

[ Panther casually sips his drink while Tai looks away. The snow leopard attempts to walk away…
but stops after a few inches and gives an exasperated sigh ]

Tai Lung: Fine , we’ll do it your way, just no funny business, got that ?

Panther: I had no intention of “funny business” if you were wondering.

[ Tai Lung reluctantly sits down next to Panther, still looking away ]

Panther: So, tell me a bit about yourself?

Tai Lung: What’s there to know?

Panther: Well, it helps knowing a bit about someone, from what I’ve heard, you’re quite an
interesting case.

Tai Lung: And by “interesting”, you mean a scourge.

Panther: Not necessarily, I don’t seek to insult you, in fact, I’m quite curious.

Tai Lung: Really? How do I know that?

Panther: I wouldn’t be sticking around otherwise for a start. Plus, I wanna get more of your side
of the story.

Tai Lung: …Why should I tell you anything?

Panther: Like I said, I’m curious and want to hear your perspective.

Tai Lung: …Nah, nah, you wouldn’t get it.

Panther: I could at least try, and I won’t say a thing until you want me too.

[ Tai Lung glances at Panther, then back over at the ground before looking back again ]

Tai Lung: [ sighs ] Ya’ really wanna know, eh?

Panther: Indeed.

Tai Lung: Fine…but let me be clear, you’re gonna get the truth and nothing but the full truth.

Panther: Of course, coming from the one most affected after all.

Tai Lung: I…[ clears throat ]...so I’m sure my background needs no introduction, I’m sure many
know me and my fall from grace, but they don’t know what really happened. It all started a long
time ago…

[ As the snow leopard speaks, the background changes to that of a more ancient Chinese artistry,
focusing in on a younger Tai Lung bowing before a red panda ]

…when I was still under my old Master Shifu’s guidance, I was told that I would be destined for
greatness. Through the many hours of training, perfecting my skills, and approval from my master,
I had full reason to believe his words. After all, I was his best student, if anything, it made sense
that one day I would be given the title of “Dragon Warrior”.

[ In the Jade Palace, above the pool focuses on a scroll in the dragon’s mouth, the golden edges
giving a glint, eventually unraveling as Tai Lung continues to speak over it ]

Along with it came the Dragon Scroll, a prophecy fortelling greatness to the one who read it,
everything seemed to point in that direction…but, as I found out, not everyone agreed…

[ Next to Master Shifu appearing an elderly tortoise holding a wooden cane ]

Among those that saw me as unworthy was the most respected man in the Valley of Peace; Master
Oogway. He believed there to be evil within my heart and made this belief clear to Shifu…
whenever he was around me, I always felt this look of judgement through his eyes…it was almost
as if they could pierce right through my soul…I didn’t know it at the time, but it would later
become clear to me that Oogway had it out for me…there was always that look of disapproval
masked behind that innocent expression of his, but of course, no one could speak of such a way
around him, and they wouldn’t have taken it from me. You see, being a snow leopard in a village
where people are generally smaller than you is a sight that sticks out. Even when I was more
reserved in my youth, there would always be someone giving me “that look”...one day, I felt a
sharp pain pierce through my body…

[ The caricature of Tai Lung falls down with a paw clutching his chest as Shifu rushes over to him
]

…as Shifu attempted to nurse me back to health, something inside of me changed…after I had been
healed, I became increasingly agitated, even at the simplest of things…I was so stricken for
perfection that I became more volatile. People began to fear me whenever I would walk down the
street, a mixture of fear and judgement…and the only thing I could think of at that time was getting
back at them, so I could wipe the sorry looks off their faces…even so, I tried to contain that urge as
best I could, but it was like a splintering pain that wouldn’t go away...it seemed not even Shifu
could help by that point…especially as he seemed to take Oogway’s words to heart. I tried to
convince him otherwise, but the look in his eye told me everything I needed to know…and when I
saw Oogway next to him, I saw it…that look in his eyes…

[ As Tai Lung looks between Shifu and Oogway, the latter’s eyes glow a shade of green ]

I could see the venom …I felt betrayed, thrown away, cast aside…and played like a marionette…
the only thing I could think of was vengeance, so…I did…but not successfully…I didn’t get to
Shifu or Oogway…all I could see the entire time when I was locked away were those eyes…those
disapproving, evil eyes…I had been set up…and there was nothing I could do but a piece in their
twisted game…especially his …

[ A shot of Tai Lung down in his cell is shown, golden eyes flaring amongst the darkness as a pair
of green eyes hover above him as the background changes back to normal ]

…and of course, you know the rest…

[ Panther sits in silence as Tai Lung finishes his story…at last, he finds his words ]

Panther: Well…that puts a new perspective on things…

Tai Lung: You heard it from me, I meant every word of it.

Panther: But of course…I don’t suppose anyone’s really asked for your side of the story.

Tai Lung: Actually…now that you mention it, no one really bothered to ask…then again, don’t
suppose many would want to, given…myself…

Panther: …I suppose that didn’t stop me, did it?

Tai Lung: Guess you’re either really brave or really stupid…

Panther: Well, you spoke and I listened. I’m sure it was a nice change of pace from being
ignored.

Tai Lung: …You’re serious, aren’t you?

Panther: I wouldn’t jest with you unless you found it funny.

Tai Lung: Nah, but ya’ would be sappy.

Panther: Still, I express my gratitude for being able to hear such a tale. I only ask how you’ve
been coping since.

Tai Lung: Coping…I wouldn’t know where to start…

Panther: Perhaps, it helps when you’ve got someone to hear you out…

[ The black panther reaches out to put his paw on the snow leopard’s thigh. Surprisingly enough,
Tai Lung doesn’t resist the advancement ]

Tai Lung: Perhaps…your paw is-AHEM-pardon me, I was…going somewhere with that…

Panther: Oh, no need to worry, since you’ve told me a bit about yourself, it’s only fair I do the
same.

Tai Lung: Well, you’ve probably got a bit to say based on your appearance alone.

Panther: You’re not wrong, you see, I come from a family who specialized in being benefactors to
the roguish side of the streets. In fact, their work is what got us to the position we had throughout
most of my childhood and adolescence.

Tai Lung: Huh, and I always assumed you were loaded just from a glance.

Panther: Ah, in a way, I am, it was just through a lot of blood, sweat, and tears…and illegal
activity. It serves nonetheless, and gives me a hefty sum in return.

Tai Lung: Well, aren’t you the lucky one…?

Panther: Of course, it doesn’t mean I can’t share it. What say you?
Tai Lung: Huh?

Panther: Why not join me? I’m sure we can have a bit of an adventure together, if you’re so
willing.

[ Panther extends out a paw. Tai Lung is hesitant at first, but slowly begins to reach out…Panther
pulls him up off the bench, much to his surprise as he guides the other feline in his direction. As
the two pass by Pinky and Brain sitting on another bench, the former leaning on the latter’s
shoulder, the two white mice immediately take notice of the strange couple. In fact, other people
passing by also notice, as the duo passes by Merida, Foghorn, Nala, Shining Armor, King
Leonidas, and Rouge. Eventually, the two arrive at the base of an apartment building ]

Panther: Well, here it is.

Tai Lung: You’re…fine with me going in?

Panther: But of course, what better way to show my hospitality than to invite a guest over?
C’mon.

[ As Panther walks up the steps, Tai Lung follows on, although his face reads a look of confusion
and doubt. It then cuts to a fresh kettle having its tea poured into two cups, the shot panning out to
reveal Tai Lung’s as the one being the central focus ]

Panther: Thought this would help in clearing some of those nerves.

[ Panther picks up his own cup and sips the tea, Tai Lung slowly does the same, blowing a little on
the steaming beverage, before giving a sigh ]

Tai Lung: …Not bad…nice place ya’ got here.

Panther: It is, isn’t it?

[ Panther looks back to the living room, the place looking as if it belonged to a famous artist, or
even entrepreneur as several expensive trinkets are aligned on a shelf, a beaded rug underneath
the coffee table, and what appears to be the sketch of a large wolf decked out in clothing similar to
that of the Roman Empire ]

Tai Lung: Uh…I didn’t properly do this before, but…thanks…for letting me in.

Panther: My pleasure, after all, you looked like you deserved some company and I wanted to treat
you as such.

Tai Lung: Hmm…just didn’t really…expect something like this…let alone from the likes of you.

Panther: Well, from what you’ve told me, it only felt right to give you some sort of relief, I can
imagine it’s been…difficult dealing with what you have…

Tai Lung: Ya’ don’t even know the half of it…

Panther: At the very least, I hope I’ve provided some level of comfort…

[ Panther places his paw on top of Tai Lung’s, the snow leopard looks down and tries hard not to
look like his face flushed ]
Tai Lung: Uh…sure, you have…I don’t think many would have done the same given my…track
record…

Panther: Then allow me to break the trend…oh, I almost forgot something…

Tai Lung: Hmm?

[ Panther stands up and goes over to where a vase of roses are. Tai Lung watches with a curious
eye as the black feline comes back with just the tips, two of them. He freezes as Panther places one
of the roses behind his ear before doing the same to himself ]

Tai Lung: Uh…what is this?

Panther: Tis a gift, from me to you. Besides, I thought it would work to symbolize the trust
between us…you do trust me, don’t you?

Tai Lung: Well…you’ve not given me reason to doubt you, so…I’m assuming your words have
some merit to them.

Panther: Of course, I just want you to know that if anyone will hear you out, it’ll be me…plus…I
don’t think I’m wrong in saying that you’ve got more than meets the eye, judging by your…
appearance…

[ Tai Lung once again tries hard not to blush at the comment ]

Tai Lung: …Is it warm in here or something?

Panther: Hmmhmmhmm, why don’t we move to a more comfortable spot, watch a bit of
television? Saved the best seat for you…

[ Panther walks over to the living room with Tai Lung following behind. The two felines take a seat
on the couch as the former flicks the TV on and the show starts. Tai Lung’s uncertain frown
gradually morphs into that of a small smile, with Panther looking over to catch it. He smiles as he
turns back to the screen, once again setting a paw on Tai Lung’s ]

Character Guide:

Panther Caroso, Katt Monroe - Star Fox

Tai Lung, Master Shifu, Master Oogway, Tigress - Kung Fu Panda

Knuckles, Shadow, Rouge, Silver, Blaze - Sonic the Hedgehog

Aisha, Musa - Winx Club

Aladdin, Jasmine - Aladdin (1992)

Belle, Beast - Beauty and the Beast (1991)

Blitz, Exile - Road Rovers

Brain, Pinky - Pinky and the Brain

Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Foghorn Leghorn, Marvin the Martian, Wile E. Coyote - Looney Tunes

FantomCat - FantomCat

Georgette - Oliver and Company (1988)

Isis - Krypto the Superdog

Jasper - Steven Universe

Jinks - Pixie, Dixie, and Mr. Jinks

Kanga - Winnie the Pooh

King Leonidas - Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971)

Merida - Brave (2012)

Moana - Moana (2016)

Papa Bear, Mama Bear, Brother Bear, Sister Bear - The Berenstain Bears
Prince John - Robin Hood (1973)

Rapunzel - Tangled (2010)

Simba, Nala - The Lion King (1994)

Super Snooper, Blabber Mouse - Snooper and Blabber

Tom Cat, Jerry Mouse - Tom and Jerry

Twilight Sparkle, Spike, Shining Armor - My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic

Rosie, Diesel, Arthur - Thomas and Friends

 A New Perspective

A New Perspective

[ The scene opens with an exterior shot of “The Olden Days” where the sound of music can be
heard muffled, before cutting to inside where the sound is clearer, revealing a crowd gathered
around the stage listening to someone singing, revealed to be Retsuko in rage-singing mode ]

Retsuko: Hallelujah, hallelujah!

I see a band of angels!

Hallelujah, hallelujah!

Freedom calling...

Hallelujah, hallelujah!

I do not fear the stories!

Hallelujah, hallelujah!

Freedom calling me…

[ A guitar solo plays as the shot pans over the crowd cheering, consisting of Fox, Wolf, Applejack,
Cindy, Dolly, Fergus, Makoto, Lola, Choo-Choo, Rainbow Dash, Icy, Shenzi, Knuckles, Shadow,
Jenner, Basil, Krypto, Colleen, Blueblood, Marceline, Princess Bubblegum, Braeburn, Soarin,
Scat Cat, Quinn, Sly, Prince John, Sir, Hiss, Sheriff Ashton, Moe Wolf, Wolfrun, Rapunzel, Merida.
At the back of the crowd is Haida and Fenneko are watching as the song continues before turning
back to the bar ]

Fenneko: I see tonight’s a standing ovation for our dear singer.

Haida: She really knows how to draw a crowd, doesn’t she?

[ The orange Huck look-a-like shrugs their shoulders as they go back to wiping a glass clean, but
Megara sitting nearby has more to say ]

Megara: Well, with a voice that loud, you’d hardly miss it.

Haida: Ah, yeah, that’s just her thing, picked it up from this one night club, it actually helps her
de-stress.

Fenneko: Not surprising, if you were in her position, you’d be screaming to the heavens.

Megara: Ain’t that charming? [ sips her drink ] Ya’ know, a little birdie told me that you tried to
get into the game yourself. Had some weird results.

Fenneko: Oh, yeah, this one right here got a slap to the face, kinda funny thinking about it.
[ Haida sweatdrops and blushes ]

Haida: Uhhhhhhh, yeeeeeeeeah, it was something alright. Wouldn’t say it was one of my better
moments, but at least I didn’t ruin a relationship…completely?

Megara: Hmm, well, seeing as you’re here, you must be doin’ a good job.

Fenneko: Well, as good of a job as he can do.

Haida: I’d account it to extensive therapy, which…in all honesty, I probably should have done
sooner…Retsuko’s been going as well, seems to have done her some good…

[ The crowd suddenly cheers, drowning out whatever Haida was trying to say as the shot cuts back
to Retsuko taking a bow. Pinky jumps up giddy, donning an “I Heart Aggretsuko” shirt ]

Pinky: I LOVE YOU, RETSUKO! ZARF!

Brain: [ puts his fingers between his eyes ] Pinky, your taste in music is absolutely juvenile.

[ Retsuko walks off the stage and breathes a sigh of relief ]

Retsuko: Another performance done…

[ Retsuko walks up to the bar where she finds Haida talking with Meg, the hyena looks to his right
to see her coming ]

Haida: Heeeey, there’s the rockstar! You nailed it out there.

Retsuko: Heh, don’t I always?

Fenneko: Well, ya’ got the crowd in a roar, that’s for sure.

Megara: Weeeeeeell, my table’s here, soooooo, I’m gonna dip, you three have fun.

[ As Meg walks away, Retsuko takes her seat next to Haida ]

Retsuko: You look good.

Haida: Yeah, so do you…

Retsuko: Yeah…

Haida: Soooooooo…how’s life treating you?

Retsuko: Well, anytime I’m not in the office, it’s been treating me as expected; wake up, work,
phone, sleep. With a bit of therapy mixed in between.

Fenneko: Good to see someone’s been taking care of herself, for a change.

Haida: Yeah, and your music career’s been doing good, hasn’t it?

Retsuko: Oh, sure, I never thought I’d get an audience around these parts, but it’s nice to see them
interested in my music. How are things on your end?

Haida: Well, you know, been focused on other things, lotta counseling involved for obvious
reasons. I’ll admit, it’s nice to get back into the swing of things, you know, before I…went on a
mental breakdown and…had several more…ehhhhhhhh…[ sweatdrops ]

Fenneko: Ah yes, the downward spiral, we were all there, every agonizing moment of it…

Retsuko: Yeeeeeeeah, I’d know the feeling, given my…[ clears throat ]...attempts at trying to find
a partner…and stuff at home…

[ A thought bubble appears over the red panda’s head replaying the events, her failed relationship
with Resasuke, her mother duplicating her apartment key without her knowledge, her initial
encounters with Anai, her first encounter with Hyodo, constant belittling by Ton before it pans
back down to Retsuko sweatdropping ]

Retsuko: Ehhhhhhhhhh…

Haida: Ya’ know, sometimes I wonder why we even stuck to that office.

Retsuko: Honestly, I’m really wondering that in hindsight, ehhhhhhhhh…

Fenneko: Probably because it’s our anchor, we can never take it off, no matter how much we
wanna break the damn thing .

buuuuuuuut, let’s not about that, you got any plans?

Haida: Oh, ya’ know, prolly gonna go home afterward and tune my guitar, nothing too crazy.
You?

Retsuko: Well, I’m gonna have a few drinks till I leave, and then I’ll go back to writing the current
section of my autobiography.

Haida: You’ve taken up writing? Oh…which section is it?

Retsuko: It’s called “Under the Swine’s Rule”. I’m sure you can guess what that’s all about.

Haida: Hehe, yeeeeeeeeah.

Fenneko: Lemme know how that goes, I’ll be sure to buy the first copy and probably laugh my ass
off at the slander.

[ The shot cuts to outside of the pub as Haida watches Retsuko and Fenneko leave before feeling a
buzz in his pocket. The hyena picks out his phone and sees a contact from “Tsunoda”. He pushes
the gazelle’s icon which reveals a photo of her chirpily giving the middle finger at one of Ton’s
presentations. Haida chuckles and gives a thumbs-up to the picture before going back to his
contacts; seeing the names listed under “Retsuko”, “Fenneko”, “Tadano”, “Tsunoda”,
“Komiya”, “Anai”, “Kabae”, “Gori”, “Washimi”, “Manumaru”, “Resasuke”, “Inui”,
“Ookami”. Haida stares at the bottom contact for a few seconds ]

Haida: Huh…I, uh…I haven’t spoken with him in a while. Actually, do I even speak all that much
with him period?

[ Haida pauses and thinks back to some of the moments he and Ookami shared a conversation with
one another…even for all this time in the office, the two had never really spoken much beyond a
mere conversation or two at a time, not even sure if they’d actually ‘hung out’ ]
Haida: Um…have I been ghosting him…?

[Haida looks down at the contact before pressing on Ookami’s icon and shooting him a text
reading;

“Hey, how’s it going?”

“Oh, pretty good”.

“Ah…you wanna hang out sometime?”

“Sure, I’m up for it”,

“Ah, good where do you wanna meet up?”

“I was thinking the airfield, got a surprise I’ve been wanting to show you”, “Oh, okay then, when’s
a good time?”

“I was thinking tomorrow around 12:00”

“Sure, I can make that.”

“Righto, see ya’ then, ;3”

“Ah…you too.”

[ Haida puts his phone back in his pocket before beginning to walk back to his apartment. On the
way, it cuts to him walking past an alley as the sound of a lighter is heard. The hyena slows down
and looks to his right…and instantly regrets doing so as a pair of red eyes look back at him
through the darkness, the shaded figure of a Doberman Pinscher donning a black jacket, white
undershirt, and a collar around his neck with the tag reading “MD”, growls at Haida, barring his
sharp teeth. The hyena doesn’t waste any time speedwalking away from the alley and turning the
corner. The scene cuts to a door being hastily unlocked and Haida slipping into his apartment
complex, flicking the light on ]

Haida: PHEW! Made it…

[ The hyena flops onto the couch and shuts his eyes…before opening them once more to pick out
his phone, searching through his pictures ]

Haida: Retsuko, Retusko, Retusko, Fenneko, Retsuko, Anai, Tadano, Retsuko…man, I don’t really
have that many pics with Ookami…guess that says something…

[ The next day rolls around as Haida steps onto Sitka Airfield, a small station with an air hanger,
windsock flag, runway for planes, launchpad for helicopters, Harold being positioned on said
launchpad, and an overpass bridge to get from one platform to the other. Haida tries to spot
Ookami before feeling something tapping on his back ]

Haida: GEH, wha?

Ookami: Surprised?
Haida: Haaaaaaa, funny…

Ookami: Well, it’s certainly been a while since our last engagement.

Haida: I’ll be honest, I think I lost count of how long it was.

Ookami: Hmmhmm, I suppose we’ve got some time to make up.

Haida: Yeah, so, like, what’s the surprise? You secretly a pilot?

Ookami: Weeeeeell, sorta, you’ll see what I mean. Just come along this way.

[ Haida follows Ookami, the maned wolf leading him onto the overpass bridge, revealing above
that it was Percy who brought the train here with a rack of two red coaches, Thomas is on the
opposite platform with Annie and Clarabel. Haida looks to his left and has to do a double check to
make sure he isn’t seeing things. As Mavis passes by with some stone trucks, the camera pans out
to reveal a red hot air balloon sitting beside the other end of the track ]

Haida: Is that-

Ookami: Yup.

Haida: We’re going up in-

Ookami: Hmm-hmm

Haida: You never told me you could fly a balloon.

Ookami: Well, you never asked me.

Haida: …How would I, you never brought it up before.

Ookami: Perhaps asking a bit more into my personal life would clue you in.

Haida: I…okay, fair enough, you sure you know how to work this thing?

Ookami: Oh yeah, I’ve flown balloons for ages now. Step on in and prepare to be transported to a
world beyond the clouds.

[ Haida steps inside the basket with Ookami following behind. The maned wolf then pulls on the
rope to light the flame above and ever so slowly, the balloon begins to take off into the air. Haida
sweatdrops as he sees the ground moving away from him ]

Haida: Oooooooooooooooh boi .

Ookami: Afraid of heights?

Haida: What? Oh, no, not at all, just…never really been in a balloon before.

Ookami: I see…well, take a look at the view below, it’s gorgeous from up here.

[ Haida looks down and indeed, the view from where they are is picturesque. An instrumental
begins to play as the balloon continues to fly over the landscape ]
There’s so much below

So much to be seen

[ The balloon is shown going over a river where Warrior is seen hauling a barge while Zip heads
in the opposite direction]

Waterfalls and windmills

Valleys of green

[ The shot focuses on the rails below, Flying Scotsman passing by with a rake of coaches ]

All this and more

From the forest to the city

Colorful carpet

For all to see

[ The camera focuses on the balloon going over the forest before cutting back to Haida and
Ookami facing opposite directions on either end of the basket, the hyena occasionally looking back
towards the maned wolf ]

People happily ride ‘round the island

Flying so high in a big red balloon

[ The next shot cuts to the balloon flying over Crimson Lake Station as Skarloey passes by with
three coaches in tow before cutting to the balloon flying over Mahogany Beach ]

From mountains high and down to the seaside

Everyone wishing they’ll all come back soon

[ The scene cuts to Maple Station where Braeburn, Jerry, Hathi, Legosi, Louis, Priscilla, and
Penelope all look up to see the balloon flying overhead ]

Hiiiigh in the red balloon

Up above, looking down on everyone

You can touch…the moon

[ Several shots include Claude staring up at the balloon for so long, he ends up bumping Buster
from behind, Aurora and Snagglepuss looking up from a bench, Tramp looking up as he flicks a bit
of grass to the side ]

Hiiigh in the red balloon

Floating and spinning, and climbing and rising

Way up...high

Look, see the red balloon

[ James is shown passing by with two red express coaches. He looks up at the balloon and gives a
‘toot-toot’ on his whistle as he passes below ]

Haida: …Wow, quite a view up here.

Ookami: Yeah, it’s one of the reasons I fancy this kinda travel, you’re not confined by a plane’s
walls, got a cool breeze, and full space to look in any direction you please.

Haida: Yeah, I would know, having been up with Tadano in his plane.

Ookami: He sounds like a nice guy from what I’ve heard, surprised we never got together before.

Haida: Oh yeah…that…uh, Ookami?

Ookami: Yeah?

Haida: Yeah, please don’t take this the wrong way, but do you get the feeling that I’ve been…
ghosting you?

Ookami: Depends on what you mean.

Haida: Well, you know, I haven’t really been involving you with a lot of stuff…in general, it
seems.

Ookami: Hmm…well, admittedly, I have noticed that you’re always preoccupied with
something…guess I didn’t wanna seem rude.
Haida: What, you? Rude? You’re like the most well-mannered guy I’ve met, besides someone like
Tadano.

Ookami: I’ll take that as a compliment.

Haida: [ sighs ] I can’t help but feel like I don’t deserve this.

Ookami: What do you mean?

Haida: Well, this . You’ve been so nice to me, and I’ve hardly repaid the favor.

Ookami: I mean, if it’s any consolation, your presence alone is enough for me.

Haida: Well, I…I feel like I should be doing…more…you’ve been a good friend in the times
we’ve spoken, and I see you, and then I look back at me…you look so…well put…compared to me
being a…mess…

Ookami: Hey…don’t beat yourself up over it.

Haida: I know I shouldn’t, but…if you’ve been through the stuff I have, it’s a bit hard not to…

Ookami: Hmm…

Haida: Wish I’d come to you sooner…maybe I wouldn’t have gone off the deep end as much…

Ookami: Hey…there’s nothing to be said about making up for lost time, eh?

Haida: Perhaps…I wouldn’t mind…

Ookami: …Oh, look down there.

[ Ookami points down where Thomas and Bertie can be seen in another one of their races. He
chuckles and Haida gives a small smile from behind him. It cuts to the two being dropped off at
Cedar Station as the coaches clear the platform and they, along with several other previous
characters from before, begin to clear the station ]

Haida: So…anything you wanted to do in particular?

Ookami: Hmm, maybe go out for some food?

Haida: Sounds nice to me, where’d ya’ think?

Ookami: I was thinking “Olden Days”, they got a nice selection there.

Haida: Ah, yeah.

[ The hyena and the maned wolf begin to make their way down the street, passing by Exile, Rita,
and Chance before they have to stop at the crosswalk. Haida freezes as he feels something
brushing against his paw, checking to his left ]

Haida: Uh…

Ookami: Yeah?
Haida: Uh…n-never mind.

[ The two begin to walk to the other side before it cuts to them at the pub, having taken their seats
in a booth ]

Haida: Haaaaa…not often I do this…with you…

Ookami: Hehe, funny, I could say the same.

Haida: Yeeeeeeeeah, well, anyway…this is nice, I think.

Ookami: Yeah, I agree. After all, gets you out for one thing.

Haida: Heeey, what’s that supposed to mean?

Ookami: Oh, nothing, just that I feel yooooou sometimes get caught up with things that you don’t
take a break when you should.

Haida: I…okay, maybe , but that’s only when I’m really in a mood.

Ookami: Well, guess it’s lucky for both of us that isn’t the case, hmmhmm.

Haida: Yeah…

[ As Haida takes a bite of his food, he feels something brush up against his foot ]

Haida: Uh…Ookami, was that your foot?

Ookami: Huh? Oh, yeah, my apologies.

Haida: Oh, nada, it, it’s fine, really.

Ookami: Yeah…sooooooo, I hear you’re a musician of sorts. Got a guitar from what I’ve heard.

Haida: Oh yeah, that old thing, a bit of a passion project of mine.

Ookami: Well, I’d be interested to hear it.

Haida: Oh, it’s not that much, really.

Ookami: Ah, don’t sell yourself short, I’m sure you’re quite talented.

Haida: Ah…well, I suppose if an audience is willing to listen, I could play a few tunes…

[ The scene cuts to Haida’s apartment where guitar music can be heard, showing the interior of his
complex as the hyena strings his guitar. Ookami is sitting on the couch listening with interest till
Haida finishes the tune ]

Ookami: Hmmm, gotta say, you really know your way around a guitar.

Haida: Hehe, thanks, I’ve been practicing.

Ookami: You know, in a way, I’m kinda jealous of you.

Haida: Really?
Ookami: Yeah…you at least have something to your name, and your talent in music, same with
Retsuko…sometimes I feel like I’m missing out on that, something’ll make me stand out…

Haida: Oh…well, I think you’re as good as you are…

Ookami: You really think that?

Haida: Yeah, I know it might not be much coming from me, I mean, this is the first time I’ve
really spoken to you in-depth, but…I do mean it.

Ookami: Well…I appreciate it nonetheless…and thanks for doing this with me.

Haida: Oh, yeah, no problem. Ya’ know, since you mentioned lost time, would you happen to be
free sometime?

Ookami: Oh, I can make time, for sure.

Haida: Good, cuz…I’d like to hang out more often…ya’ know, don’t wanna restrict my contacts
or anything, hehe.

Ookami: Hehe, you’re a curious case, Haida, but a remarkable one nonetheless.

[ Haida tilts his head and blushes ]

Haida: Hehe, thanks…

Ookami: Heh…

[ Ookami tilts his head as well ]

Haida: Hmm…he’s not bad a looker…HMM!

[ Haida checks to make sure Ookami didn’t hear him. It doesn’t appear that the lupine did,
although something about the look in his eye as he positions himself on the couch seems to suggest
otherwise ]

Character Guide:

Haida, Ookami, Retsuko, Fenneko, Tadano, Anai, Tsunoda, Komiya, Gori, Washimi, Manumaru,
Resasuke, Inui, Hyodo, Ton - Aggretsuko

Megara - Hercules (1997)

Brain, Pinky - Pinky and the Brain

Mad Dog - Courage the Cowardly Dog

Aurora - Sleeping Beauty (1959)

Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Soarin', Braeburn, Prince Blueblood - My Little Pony: Friendship is
Magic

Basil - The Great Mouse Detective (1986)

Chance Furlong/T-Bone - Swat Kats

Choo-Choo - Top Cat

Cindy Bear - The Yogi Bear Show

Colleen, Exile - Road Rovers

Dolly, Fergus - 101 Dalmatians (1961) /101 Dalmatian Street

Fox McCloud, Wolf O'Donnell - Star Fox

Hathi - The Jungle Book (1967)

Icy - Winx Club

Jenner - The Secret of NIMH (1982)

Jerry Mouse - Tom and Jerry

Knuckles, Shadow - Sonic the Hedgehog

Krypto, Streaky - Krypto the Superdog

Legosi, Louis - Beastars

Lola Bunny, Claude Cat - Looney Tunes

Makoto Kino (Sailor Jupiter) - Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon

Marceline, Princess Bubblegum - Adventure Time

Merida - Brave (2012)

Mr. Wolf/Moe Wolf - The Bad Guys (2022)

Prince John, Sir Hiss, Sheriff Ashton - Robin Hood (1973)

Priscilla, Penelope - Angelina Ballerina (2002)

Quinn Morgendorffer - Daria

Rapunzel - Tangled (2010)

Rita - Oliver and Company (1988)

Scat Cat - The Aristocats (1970)

Shenzi - The Lion King (1994)

Sly Cooper - Sly Cooper

Snagglepuss - Snagglepuss

Tramp, Buster - Lady and the Tramp (1955)/Scamp's Adventure (2001)

Wolfrun - Smile Precure

Thomas, James, Percy, Annie, Clarabel, Bertie, Harold, Mavis, Skarloey, Flying Scotsman -
Thomas and Friends

Warrior, Zip - TUGS

 Lovestruck Down

Lovestruck Down

[ The scene opens with a shot of Daria and Jane walking through town side by side ]

Daria: So, find the pink and red appealing yet?

Jane: I dunno, perhaps if it says on for longer than a month, I might get a kick out of it.

Daria: Don’t you know, as soon as one holiday’s over, that color goes out of style.

Jane: Well, unless you’re Halloween and you keep getting pushed earlier and earlier.

Daria: At the rate we’re going, orange and black will be in season by May.

Jane: Or better yet, the 12 days of Christmas’ll become the 12 months and we’ll see green and red
all year-'round.

Daria: I can’t imagine that going wrong in any sense.

Jane: Makes as much sense seeing Easter decorations in February.

Daria: Valentines and St. Patrick's are crying in their sleep.

Jane: You would know, I’m sure.

Daria: I would, and I’d prefer not to be reminded of it.

[ As the two wait at the crosswalk, they glance over at the others walking up and down the street;
Thomas and Scat Cat are swinging a pair of small cymbals on their fingers, giving a “ding” as
they make contact, Alice and Wendy are walking out from a shop with two chocolate hearts in
hand, Pepe comes out of a flower shop with a large basket of roses and hands them out to
passersby each; one to Hunter, Pearl, Madoka, Lance, Pinkie, Nikki, Grimhilde, and Eddy, and as
Bagheera is standing in front of another shop, Baloo sneaks behind him and catches the panther
off-guard with a smooch behind his cheek. It cuts back to Daria and Jane as they continue to
observe ]

Daria: Couples, am I right?

Jane: Yeah…

[ The crosswalk light shows white and the girls begin to cross to the other side, passing by
Priscilla, Penelope, Derpy, Doctor Whooves, Antoine, and Tails walking in the opposite direction.
It then cuts to the two stepping into the local pizza shop and then cuts to them passing by the other
patrons; Leon, Cruella, Cinderella, Marian, Yogi, Boo Boo, Kaltag, Star, Daphne, Fred, Icy,
Stormy, Darcy, Katz, Le Quack, Rufus, Reggie, Penelope Pitstop, and Vinyl. It then cuts to whole
pepperoni pizza in the middle of the table, the shot panning out to reveal both have taken a slice ]

Jane: You know, if there’s one thing that’ll never let you down in life, it’s pizza.
Daria: It’s a wonder how a creation of bread, cheese, and tomato sauce is more reliable than most
people care to admit.

Jane: Believe it or not, this is how I imagined my first date going.

Daria: Really? I thought your first date would be listening to Trent’s band.

Jane: You really think I would be that cruel?

Daria: As cruel as teasing my previous affections right in front of him.

Jane: Eh, ya’ got me there…I’ll admit, you two wouldn’t have looked the worst together.

Daria: Perhaps, but when then reality came in and bit me in the ass.

Jane: Ironic, the two men you pined for all began with “T”, maybe three -

Daria: Two, it was two.

Jane: Well, one of them you technically stole from me.

Daria: Oh, we’re back to this, are we?

Jane: I’ll be fair, Tom did kiss you first, but then you kissed back.

Daria: All for a relationship that didn’t work out in hindsight, let alone started off on a lie…

[ Daria takes a slice ]

Jane: …Oh…well, never mind about that, I’ve moved on from it. Plus, he wasn’t all that worth it
in reality…in fact, I’m starting to notice that I generally have horrible luck with guys.

Daria: Guess that’s something both of us suck at.

Jane: No, see, you let down guys, I happen to pick either a guy who sucks or…actually no, I just
pick guys who suck.

Daria: And girls who suck.

Jane: Allison and I weren’t a thing to begin with, she came on and then just said “hey, think I can
score some points with you?” Goddamn creep.

[ Jane takes a slice ]

Daria: I wouldn’t say I’m entirely concerned, being single’s become more commonplace these
days, since people are realizing relationships aren’t an obligation to please normality.

Jane: Well, unless you count the people who opt to choose a relationship despite knowing that it’s
gonna suck and they reap what they sow.

Daria: Poor unfortunate souls, those people.

[ As Daria takes a sip of her drink, it quick-cuts to the ocean where Ursula’s eyes open abruptly
with a twitch before it cuts back to the restaurant ]
Jane: Though I guess there’s some assurance we’re not the only two with sucky relationships.

Daria: I’m assuming you’re referring to Quinn.

Jane: Oh no, I was referring to Saint Mary, who else?

Daria: Well, her relationships are hardly relationships to begin with, she’d skirt around a bunch of
different guys until someone new catches her eye.

Jane: And yet, she’s not had anyone particularly crappy to deal with, prolly cuz she breaks their
hearts before they can get to her.

Daria: In a way, she’s kind of a genius, in the loosest sense possible.

Jane: Well, that time she tried to pass off as a brain is enough proof of that.

Daria: Although, it’s kind of a surprise to me how she’s not really been in the game as of late.

Jane: “In the game?”

Daria: You know, taking hearts and throwing them away.

Jane: Awwww, your little sister’s becoming mature.

Daria: We should throw a party in her honor.

Jane: True, I’ll get a cake that reads “Congratulations, you achieved an extra IQ point.”

Daria: I’d go with something a little bit simpler; “Eh, you tried”.

Jane: Simple, gets the point across, I like it.

Daria: You always say the sweetest things, don’t you?

Jane: Well, it’s one of the reasons you like me, isn’t it?

Daria: True.

[ As if on cue, Quinn steps into the restaurant, wearing an outfit different to her useful pink shirt
with jeans. Instead, she dons a red shirt with a heart pin while wearing white pants ]

Daria: And here I was thinking Christmas had passed.

Jane: Oh, and she’s coming this way…great…

Quinn: Daria, there you are!

Daria: I’m right here, there’s no need to shout.

Quinn: Tell me, what do you think of this look, too pretty or too practical?

Daria: You’re asking me of all people to critique one of your new fashion designs?

Quinn: I was thinking I could use a “sister's opinion”, you know.

Daria: Alright, what crazy scheme have you come up with this time?

Quinn: It’s not a scheme , Daria, I’m just asking if this look is too artificial for the group I’m
meeting later.

Daria: Why not ask one of your fashion foopas?

Quinn: Because you’re, for lack of better words, honest.

Daria: Strange, most of the time I’m honest, you treat it like I punched a hole in your teddy bear.

Quinn: Daria …

Daria: [ sighs ] Fine, it’s something different, you do different more often than I do, so in that case,
A for effort, I guess.

Quinn: Thanks, was that so hard?

Daria: No, I just like making things hard for myself.

Jane: Not even gonna ask the actual artist for her input?

Quinn: Oh, Jane, I didn’t see you there.

Jane: I sat here the whole time, but okay.

Quinn: Would you say these colors bring out that kind of warm, welcoming air?

Jane: Red and white’s used for a lot of things, and I suppose a lot of them are good things. So
there you have it.

Quinn: Thanks, by the way, I’m feeling a bit peckish so could one of you move over?

Daria: Um-

Quinn: Oh, you’re too kind.

[ Quinn moves next to Daria and picks up a slice of pizza ]

Quinn: Oh my god, this is such a relief.

Jane: Okay, just gonna take the food we paid for.

Quinn: You know, I don’t remember the last time I sat with you guys like this.

Daria: That’s because you never sit with us like this.

Quinn: True, you know, it’s weird, I’m so used to trying to impress cuz I’m like popular and stuff,
but like, sometimes I feel I don’t do enough for my appearance.

Daria: Really, then explain all the makeup in your bedroom.

Quinn: I mean it like, I feel like I need to reach out more, be more of a true fashion icon, show I
can fit into any color.
Jane: Weird, it’s almost like you knew what we were talking about before.

Quinn: Plus, it feels…weird, actually.

Daria: You just noticed that?

Quinn: I mean, like, you remember that phase I had of trying to hook up with a bunch of different
guys, but it was really me enjoying the attention?

Daria: It was your character for most of the-

Quinn: Well, recently, I’ve not been doing a lot of that…and like, given the season, I should
probably be doing that in full swing, but instead I’m dressing like this because…well, I felt like it,
plus, it’s nice to be around other girls for a change…well, other other girls you could say.

Jane: Let me guess, girls that aren’t up your pretty little alley?

Quinn: In a way, yeah, and actually…I feel kinda good about it.

Daria: Congratulations, you learned that dates aren’t what they’re cracked up to be.

Quinn: Really? Isn’t that what you and Jane are doing?

[ Daria almost chokes on her slice of pizza while Jane nearly spits out her drink ]

Daria: Excuse me?

Quinn: Isn’t this the one place you two always come to, at any hours of the day, hmm ?

Jane: [ clears throat ] I wouldn’t exactly call it a date, not unless someone sticks a Cupid arrow up
my ass.

Quinn: Well, regardless, I think it’s kinda cute really.

Daria: And I think you’re a little bit off.

Quinn: Am I, Daria, am I really?

Daria: …Yes.

[ Daria casually takes a bite of her current slice and looks away. It cuts to the trio exiting the
restaurant ]

Quinn: Well, I’d better be off, kiss-kiss, you two.

[ Quinn does a cheeky heart symbol and walks off ]

Daria: And there goes the candy cane.

Jane: You know, now that I think about it, we do spend a lot of time here.

Daria: Oh no.

Jane: And I was the one person you could actually share a normal conversation with.
Daria: Jane .

Jane: And that’s not even getting to that rare smile that I’ve seen reserved only for-

Daria: [ covers the side of her face ] Swipe me a rose then, why don’t you?

Jane: I could, but it’s more fun to be a tease.

Daria: Besides, I thought I’d be the one positing-oops.

Jane: Huh?

Daria: Nothing.

Jane: Said the girl whose face turned a light shade of red.

Daria: Because it’s cold out…or something.

Jane: [ raises her brows ] …Daria?

Daria: It’s not important…spare me please?

Jane: [ tilts her head ] Awww, because you said please, perhaps I will.

Daria: Thanks…

[ The two begin to walk down the street once more before Jane speaks again ]

Jane: Hey, Daria?

Daria: Yeah?

Jane: …Happy Valentine’s Day.

Daria: Hmm…

[ Daria looks away with a slight blush…but then she smiles ]

Character Guide:

Daria Morgendorffer, Jane Lane, Quinn Morgendorffer, Trent Lane, Tom Sloane - Daria

Alice - Alice in Wonderland (1951)

Antoine D'Coolette, Tails - Sonic the Hedgehog

Bagheera, Baloo - The Jungle Book (1967)

Cinderella - Cinderella (1950)

Cruella De Vil - 101 Dalmatians (1961)

Daphne Blake, Fred Jones - Scooby Doo

Eddy - Ed, Edd N' Eddy

Hunter - Road Rovers

Icy, Stormy, Darcy - Winx Club

Kaltag, Nikki, Star - Balto (1995)

Katz, Le Quack - Courage the Cowardly Dog

Lance - All Dogs Go To Heaven (1989)

Leon Powalski - Star Fox

Madoka Kaname - Madoka Magica

Maid Marian - Robin Hood (1973)

Pearl - Steven Universe

Penelope Pitstop - Wacky Races/The Perils of Penelope Pitstop

Pepe Le Pew - Looney Tunes

Pinkie Pie, Derpy Hooves, Doctor Whooves, Vinyl Scratch - My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic

Priscilla and Penelope Pinkpaws - Angelina Ballerina (2002)

Rufus, Reggie - Mao Mao: Legends of Pure Heart

Thomas O'Malley, Scat Cat - The Aristocats (1970)

Ursula - The Little Mermaid (1989)

Wendy Darling - Peter Pan (1953)

Yogi Bear, Boo Boo Bear - The Yogi Bear Show

 The Fire Inside

The Fire Inside

[ The scene opens at nighttime, outside the window of an apartment where a faint light can be seen.
It pans into the room to show Bloom at her desk, lamp on, and pieces of paper scattered on the
floor. The sound of a pencil drawing on paper can be heard as it shows the redhead’s latest
creation, a stylized version of the “Winx” logo drawn out in the traditional magenta coloring.
Bloom studies the logo for a few seconds…before giving a sigh and letting the paper fall to the
floor, as the camera gets a better look at the drawings, one of which being a sketch of a fairy,
while another appears to be someone crawling while extending their arm out ]

Bloom: It’s no good, I don’t like any of these…

[ Bloom reaches down to pick up one of the scattered drawings ]

Bloom: I mean, there’s no life in them.

[ The current drawing in Bloom’s hand is a sketch of a girl with long hair, donning a dark jacket,
there was apparently some half-hearted attempt to color her hair ]

Bloom: [ sighs ] When did I lose my passion for art? I remember when I’d draw all the time, and it
was all cute and colorful. But now…

[ Bloom tosses the sketch aside and puts her hands on her face. At that moment, through a crack in
the door, Kiko, her little blue rabbit steps inside. He notices his owner looking solemnly at her desk
and gives a soft “ooh”. An idea strikes him as he hops up, attempting to entertain Bloom by
juggling a few grapes…only for his effort to be in vain as he loses his place and the grapes all
bonk him on the head, causing the rabbit to fall on his back. Bloom notices this and gives a small
smile ]

Bloom: Oh, Kiko, you silly bunny.

[ Bloom picks up a dazed Kiko and nuzzles him, the rabbit quickly returning the affection with a
coo ]

Bloom: You knew I was feeling down, didn’t you? You’re a smart little thing.

[ Bloom scritches the top of Kiko’s head, causing the rabbit to thump his foot in response ]

Bloom: Sorry if I seem a little out of it tonight, I dunno how to explain it. I thought drawing might
help me feel better, yet it’s not.

[ Bloom looks back at the state of her room ]

Bloom: Aaaaaand I’ve given myself a mess to clean up…well done on my part.

[ Bloom sets Kiko down on the table and kneels to pick up the drawings. As she goes over to pick
up one that’s fallen under her bed, something loud from outside, presumably a semi truck’s horn,
causes Bloom to jolt ]
Bloom: YIPE!

[ Startled, she kicks a drawer, causing a phone, necklace, and picture frame to fall to the floor ]

Bloom: Awww, come on!

[ Bloom groans and crawls over to the fallen drawer before looking out the window ]

Bloom: Prolly some street rabble or something…[ sighs ]

[ Bloom picks the phone up and sets it back on the drawer, she then picks up the picture frame,
containing a still with her and the rest of the Winx. She gives a small smile at this before reaching
down to the necklace, which is a locket in actuality. Inside are two pictures, Bloom on one side and
Sky on the other. Bloom stares at the dangling locket for some time before setting it back on the
drawer without a word ]

Bloom: Well, there’s that cleared up…

[ Bloom lays back on her bed and stares up at the ceiling, seemingly lost in her thoughts. She then
looks over at her phone and reaches over to pick it up. She scrolls through her contacts before
stopping at the name “Stella”. Bloom presses her icon and, after a moment, presses the call button
and puts the phone to her ear. A low dial tone sounds three times before the line is picked up,
causing the screen to split showing Stella also lying on her bed ]

Stella: Hello?

Bloom: Oh, hey, Stella.

Stella: Ah, Bloom, so nice of you to call at this time.

Bloom: I wasn’t interrupting anything important, was I?

Stella: Oh no, just laying in bed…in all honesty, I could use your help.

Bloom: Really? With what?

Stella: You know that ball being held at Panther Estate?

Bloom: The one by Pink Panther?

Stella: The very one, you’re going, aren’t you?

Bloom: Oh, um, sure.

Stella: Good because I’m wondering which dress I should wear, especially if it’ll go with my
mask.

Bloom: Mask?

Stella: Yeah, it’s going to be a masquerade ball, haven’t been to one of those in a long time.

Bloom: Yeeeeeah, sounds fun…

Stella: …Bloom, are you alright?

Bloom: What? Oh, yeah, of course, why wouldn’t I be?

Stella: Are you sure, you sound a little…down.

Bloom: [ sighs ] Truth be told, I’ve been feeling that way all evening. I sat down to sketch some
pictures, but I wasn’t satisfied with them. And then some of my stuff got knocked over and I’ve
been picking up the mess.

Stella: I see…

Bloom: Yeah…I wanted to call you cuz I just needed to talk with someone…

Stella: Well…you feel any better?

Bloom: Hmm…a little bit, just sucks to feel this way.

Stella: Oh…don’t worry, I’m sure we’ve all felt like that, any reason that brought it up?

Bloom: It’s just…I’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately, about certain things and whatnot, a lot’s
changed since then.

Stella: Isn’t that the truth, running a business is no picnic, just this week alone I had so many
clients come in to ask about their outfits, of course, I did my best and…oh sorry, didn’t mean to
ramble there.

Bloom: No, no, it’s fine. At least you seem to be productive, I’ve hit a creative slump, and I don’t
know how to pull myself out of it.

Stella: Perhaps you might feel more creative if you focus a little more on positive stuff, then I’m
sure you’ll find some motivation.

Bloom: Yeah…I also picked up this locket containing me and Sky…

Stella: Oh…you’re not still hurting over that, are you?

Bloom: Well…it wasn’t easy when it happened, I wanted to focus more on myself and…we had
different goals in mind…but even then, my mind drifts back to those days, when things were
simpler…

Stella: Yeah, when things made sense, or at least to us they did…

Bloom: Yeah…but I guess, some things just aren’t like a fairy tale…plus, thoughts began to creep
up…

Stella: Hmm?

Bloom: You remember the Day of the Royals? And how I thought Diaspro was the Trix messing
with my head?

Stella: Oh yeah, as I recall, you interrogated her through brute force.

Bloom: [ flatly ] That’s one way of putting it.

Stella: And then came the bombshell of her being Sky’s fiance while he and Brandon swapped
names…you know, I still can’t help but feel guilty about setting you up like that.

Bloom: Oh no, don’t worry yourself over that, Stella, you and I didn’t know…I know she’s not the
nicest person in the world-

Stella: -I think a love potion made that quite clear.

Bloom: Yes, but to be fair, she didn’t know Sky was dating me…behind her back, and Sky doesn’t
really mention his past with her.

Stella: Yeah, I guess it would suck to be in her position, especially from what Flora told me. Seen
it for myself, actually.

Bloom: Yeah, and in hindsight, I did overreact when we first met. I don’t even know if I actually
apologized for that, given how focused I was on Sky…I guess that’s another reason why I called it
off, it didn’t feel right…and to be honest, I feel kinda silly for realizing it after so long.

Stella: Yeeeeeah, I get the feeling. You gonna be alright?

Bloom: I think so, I’ll just try and not think about you know what. I’m sure it’ll work…somehow.

[ The scene transitions to later at night as Bloom is now asleep, breathing softly as the camera
focuses in on her…before it cuts to seemingly the next day as Bloom walks down an empty street ]

Bloom: Where is everyone?

[ Bloom looks around, no one else is out, the only sound heard is her shoes on the pavement, which
seem to echo the further she walks, as if she was walking through a corridor. As Bloom passes an
alley, something causes her to freeze in place…she cautiously turns her head to look in the
direction of the shadows ]

Bloom: Hello…?

[ Bloom’s voice echoes throughout the alley…before the sound of someone chortling can be heard
]

?: Hmmhmmhmm…hmmhmmhmhmhmhmhm…

Bloom: H…Hello?

[ Bloom tries to step back as the shot goes further into the darkness…before a distorted voice
answers back ]

?: Look here…an ordinary girl…one in a million…what’s so special about that…?

Bloom: Excuse me…?

?: Look at this…what’s so special about this one…what does she deserve…? She has everything…
but it’s still not enough…enough is never enough to contain a selfish heart…

Bloom: W-What?! I’m not selfish! Who are you?!

?: Hmmhmmhmmmmmm…you’re in such denial…you can never accept the truth…you always

run away from it…it’s what you do best…and you claim anything as a possession…it’s quite
impressive, no one would suspect a poor innocent stupid girl like yourself…
[ The background behind Bloom has darkened as she grips her fists ]

Bloom: Hey, whoever you are, you’d better-!

[ Bloom pauses at the sight of two golden eyes shining at her through the darkness…she begins to
feel rather tense ]

Bloom: W…Who are you…?

?: Hmmhmmhmm…I’m the one who’s going to show you something beautiful …

[ The eyes are then revealed to be a skeletal-looking face, looking like that of an albino echidna as
the shot zooms in on one of his eyes, followed by the face of a large goblin, a grey wolf with red
eyes, a red feline with greenish gold eyes before showing several broken frames of the Winx,
drowning in intertwined malicious laughter ]

?: Everything thou has cherished, held dear to them, or held by a string of guilt, soon it will be all
gone, burned like the embers of a dying fire…your strings will come loose and you will fall, right
into the darkness, no more to see the light of day, no more to play the facade, you will never have
peace in the final days of your miserable, selfish life…

[ The frames of each girl are swallowed up by the flames and they burn into charred remains ]

…the only route for you is becoming one with the depths of Hell, where you will revel in the
suffering of those lesser than you, becoming one with the pyre that everyone fears.

[ A frame of Sky is smashed and burned into crisps, followed by frames of Mike, Vanessa, Ortiel,
and Mariam being split in half and disintegrating into the fire before a silhouetted frame
resembling Diaspro is pierced and shatters into the flames ]

Embrace it, accept what is destined for thou, it’s the only thing you have to do, accept the truth,
ACCEPT THE TRUTH FOR ONCE IN YOUR LIFE!!!

[ Bloom yells as she’s sucked into a vortex, spinning around and around as the distorted voice
echoes around her ]

Bloom: GAAAH!

[ Bloom wakes up with a cold sweat, panting as she looks around her room…everything is back to
normal, even Kiko is seen asleep in his basket ]

Bloom: Oh…what was that dream…?

[ Bloom sighs and begins to drift off, falling asleep once more ]

[ The scene transitions to the day of the ball. The weather has been particularly icy as many tree
branches are covered in ice and crystallized snow. Bloom’s boots crunch on the snow as she
passes Balto, Dodger, and Fluttershy going in the opposite direction, hoping to get ready for the
evening ahead. As she begins to cross the street, several women begin to step out from the dress
shop; Ariel, Vixey, Daphne, Josie, Lady, Duchess, Charlotte, Marian, Callie, Kim, Joan,
Cinderella, Minerva, Cleo, and Sally, all of which carrying boxes of varying colors and chatting
amongst one another. At the back of the group, Diaspro is the last to leave. Bloom freezes in place
as the Eraklyon Princess crosses the street, not seeming to have taken notice of Bloom. Bloom’s
mind flashes back to the particular moment in her dream…a loud whistle breaks Bloom out of her
trance ]
Gordon: Get out of my way, express coming through!

Bloom: Oh, sorry!

[ Bloom hastily crosses the street as Gordon snorts ]

Gordon: Hmph, some people can be so careless, oh, what nonsense…[ descends into grumbling ]

[ Bloom heads toward the other side and almost slips on a patch of ice ]

Bloom: Whoa! Oh…that was close…[ sighs ]...guess I’d better hurry if I wanna be on time…

[ Bloom proceeds back to her place as Dorothy Gale passes by in the opposite direction, Toto
popping his head out from her basket. The camera pans up from the street up to the midday sky,
before it transitions to evening, panning down on a large mansion and the platform where the
guests are disembarking Gordon’s coaches, all dressed in their finest clothes and donning their
masks for the occasion. As they pass through the golden gates marked by the name “Panther
Estate” on top, guarded by a marble panther on either side, Bloom is among the people in the
crowd, dressed in the outfit she wore to Eraklyon way back during Valtor’s reign of terror, she’s
seen accompanied by the girls before, while also being sandwiched in between the likes of Shere
Khan, Georgette, Prince John, Aurora, Shego, Doggie Daddy, Velma, Fox, Cadance, Pongo,
Perdita, Papa Bear, Mama Bear, Wolf, Colleen, Foxie, Felicity, Hazel, Krystal, Robin, Panther,
Fantomcat, Ace, Rarity, Applejack, Twilight, Falco, Tramp, Lady, Leon, Thomas, Duchess,
Anastasia, Odette, Isis, Mechanikat, Hunter, Yogi, and Top Cat. As she looks ahead, the shot
focuses on the other details of the estate, from the marble staircase to panther statues in different
poses, and several panther paw prints marked in the cobblestone. The sound of harpsichord music
can be heard from inside the mansion, and as Bloom approaches the entrance, decked out in her
Eraklyon dress with a dragon mask over her eyes, the other Winx can be seen chatting with each
other, all dressed in their Eraklyon outfits, including Roxy who is wearing a mint green dress with
a lavender pattern on it ]

Stella: Didn’t I tell you I’d make it work?

Flora: That’s a lovely dress you’ve got on, Roxy.

Roxy: Awww, thanks, Flora, Stella helped me put it together.

Musa: Wow, Stella offered to help someone other than herself for a change.

Stella: But of course, dawling , nothing is too great that I can’t be spared to help my friends.
Especially when you’re required to look stunning.

Tecna: It’s nice to get this outfit again, some might call it outdated or primitive, but I think there’s
a certain charm about it.

Aisha: You know, I remember the first time I went to a masquerade ball back on Andros, it was
perhaps the most magical night of my life. No tutoring, no lectures, just dancing the night away for
a change.

Stella: Hmmhmmhmm, I remember the masquerade ball for my eighth birthday, it was the same
night I got my diamond tiara, my father commissioned it to be the “jewel in the crown” for the
occasion. Haaaaaaa, and the squire who delivered with such grace, it was like a fairytale.

Musa: Ah, that explains the tiara on your head, I thought you just picked it out to show off.
Stella: Who says I didn’t plan to? A ball like this deserves a spectacle.

Musa: Well, I think I’ll draw quite a few eyes looking like this, especially with this mask.

[ Musa pulls up a mask that resembles a Chinese Ox ]

Flora: Hmmhmmhmm, I don’t mind not being the center of attention, I’ll settle on just having a
nice time.

Tecna: I concur, plus, I reckon this will be a nice change to relax, it’s been a hectic week for me.

Aisha: Tell me about it, my whole week was booked with back-to-back sessions in the studio.

Flora: The roses were very popular, and I ended up selling a surplus of them in less than two days.
Not that I don’t mind the business, but I’m glad for a rest.

Tecna: Working out contracts with my investors, you know how tedious that can be.

Stella: Don’t I know it, I was just talking to Bloom earlier about how many customers came into
my shop this week.

Musa: You’d be surprised, I was out buying some new equipment for my studio, and I saw a literal
crowd in the windows of Rarity’s shop. They were going through dresses more than Aurora goes
through colors.

Stella: Ah…well, then I’d say we were both busy this week.

Aisha: Speaking of Bloom, where is she?

Flora: Oh, I’m sure she’ll be here soon, I know she never misses a party.

Roxy: Look, there she is!

[ The other girls watch as Bloom shuffles through the crowd, consisting moving in between of
Dodger, Rita, Chance, Jake, Bagheera, Lyra, Bon Bon, Baloo, Waul, Maleficent, Fred, Daphne,
Johnny Bravo, Samurai Jack, Scar, and Zira. Bloom waves her hand to signal the others ]

Bloom: Hey, girls, I’m here!

Stella: Well, here I was thinking you weren’t gonna show up.

Bloom: Oh, please, do you really think I’d miss a party.

Flora: See, I said it!

[ The girls chuckle at this ]

Bloom: You all look beautiful.

Stella: Hmmhmm, don’t we always?

Roxy: I’m so excited, I’ve never been to a ball like this before.

Aisha: Well, I’m sure you’ll have a wonderful night, especially if you get to dance with a lucky
someone.

Musa: Anyways, what are we just standing here for, there’s a party going on inside!

[ The girls adorn their masks and step inside the mansion, many people are standing in the main
corridor where a large fountain is in the center. The music is clearer amidst the chattering of other
patrons in attendance. Jafar and Facilier ching their glasses of wine, Octavia and Vinyl are
chatting with Bagheera and Baloo, Sly and Carmen are looking over a painting of a jackal decked
out in red and gold and a golden panther statue, Jasmine and Tiana are shown chuckling with one
another while Aladdin and Naveen are doing the same at another table, Queen Grimhilde and
Lady Tremaine are sitting at opposite ends drinking champagne while Cruella and Maleficent are
chuckling to each other. Winifred, Mary, and Sarah are chatting with Hazel and Madam Mim,
something that causes all the witches to cackle with delight. Icy, Stormy, and Darcy survey a green
Jinks and creme Yogi serving trays, one with cheese kabobs and the other with glasses of
champagne, passing a table where Dodger, Rita, Georgette, Tito, Francis, and Einstein are sitting
at ]

Icy: Hmmm…I think I’ll have some additional ice with my drink.

[ The Witch of Ice looks away as she casts a patch of ice on the floor, causing the attendant to slip,
desperately attempting to keep his tray from falling over. Lady and Jenna are shown speaking with
each other before the latter notices the waiter in the corner of her eye and pulls the former out of
the way, the waiter sliding just missing them ]

Jenna: Shoot!

Lady: Oh!

[ A thump is heard as the two look over ]

Lady: Oh…

[ The waiter’s eyes roll around under a disinterested Steele and an oblivious Don Karnage.
Sombra and Chrysalis pass by, looking none too concerned for the waiter below them. Mirta and
Lucy meanwhile are the only ones looking at least a little bit concerned standing next to them, all
while Amaryl casually picks up one of the kabobs on the tray ]

Lady: Uh…thank you for that.

Jenna: Of course…

[ The Trix go over to collect their drinks from the waiter still trying to recuperate himself ]

Icy: Much obliged.

[ Robin watches the witches leave the attendant, snickering to each other ]

Robin: My, my, such a rough group…

[ The Winx pass by Belle, Beast, and Tigress, on one side, and then Mulan, Li Shang, Norbert,
Dagget, Panther, and Tai Lung, on the other into the dining hall ]

Bloom: Well, I knew I expected to see a lot of pink around the house. Almost feels like I’m going
through a strawberry shortcake.
Tecna: Pardon?

Bloom: Uh, it was the first thing that came to mind…though I wonder if he’d be interested in that
“new shade of pink”, eh, Stella?

Stella: Well, for someone so pink, he might as well have all the shades of it.

[ Bloom and Stella chuckle while Tecna politely covers her mouth ]

Tecna: I’m going to go mingle.

Stella: Sure thing, Tec, we’ll catch up when we do.

Tecna: Hmm.

[ Tecna nods and walks away ]

Stella: So, you feeling better?

Bloom: I guess you could say that, I mean, I’m all dressed up for the occasion, aren’t I?

Stella: Hmmhmm, glad you could make it. Now’s the perfect opportunity to have some real fun,
shall we head to the ballroom, milady?

Bloom: Oh, well, lead the way, milady .

[ As Bloom and Stella proceed to the ballroom, the former’s eye catches two glowing spheres and
she freezes…the spheres are only a pair of golden knobs shining in the reflection, but to Bloom, the
eyes morph into the face she saw in her dream ]

Stella: Bloom? Hello…Bloom?!

Bloom: Huh, what?

Stella: You spaced out there.

Bloom: Oh, I…I guess I did…my mistake.

Stella: Hun, are you sure you’re alright?

Bloom: I…I thought I saw something…but it’s no big deal, I’m sure.

Stella: Bloom…?

Bloom: I promise, I’m fine, Stella. Let’s just have a good night, okay?

Stella: …Of course. [ nods ]

[ The two girls proceed to the dance floor, going in past Celestia, Luna, Commander Feral,
Lieutenant Steel, Legosi, and Louis on the left, and then Hector, Wordsworth, Callie, Felina, Lady
Kluck, Thunderbolt, and Lil’ Lightning on the right before they begin a waltz with each other.
Bloom starts to settle down as she gets more into the dance, looking over to see Musa and Aisha
dancing with each other, not exactly a waltz, but they appear happy with it. Bloom gives a small
chuckle as she continues to dance with Stella, and she appears to be thoroughly enjoying herself ]
Bloom: Hehe, this reminds me of our first dance at Alfea.

Stella: Oh, you had the most adorable outfit that night.

Bloom: While you took the spotlight as I recall.

Stella: Well, I never miss a chance to impress, my dear, especially at a dance.

[ Bloom turns around and suddenly notices someone familiar with their back turned to her ]

Bloom: Hold on, is that…?

[ Stella is currently distracted by dancing in between Snow White and Shining Armor so Bloom
makes her way through the crowd to investigate her curiosity, though it seems she lost her target ]

Bloom: Oh, hmm…

[ Bloom contemplates going back to dance, but decides she’d rather have a quick bite to eat first.
She makes her way over to the table in the dining room where Tramp, Aurora, Wolf, Karnage,
Blueblood, Callie, Minerva, Moana, Mim, Thomas O’Malley, Pongo, and Top Cat are partaking in
the refreshments, cooked steaks, several bowls of mashed potatoes, green beans, chopped carrots,
cheddar bites, sauced meatballs, baguette bread rolls, grapes, raspberries, and two bowls
containing either vanilla or chocolate pudding ]

Thomas: I’ll tell ya’ this, it’s better offerings than most of the fancy gatherings I’ve been to.

Pongo: How so?

Thomas: Well, for one thing, when was the last time you saw this much steak at a gala?

Pongo: …That eludes me, I’ll admit.

Thomas: Exactly, I’ll be sure to thank the host when I see him…or if I see him.

Pongo: Hmm, for this being his own gathering, I’m surprised he’s not shown up yet…

[ Bloom puts a steak, mashed potatoes, and green beans on her plate before picking out a bread
roll and setting it next to the mashed potatoes. She then scoops up some chocolate pudding in a
little dish for dessert and is able to turn around before someone bumps into her ]

Bloom: Oof!

?: Oh! Sorry about that.

Bloom: No, no, it’s alright, I…wait…is that?

[ In front of Bloom is a man with a blue suit with a golden sword pin on his left, wearing a
cerulean mask over their eyes ]

?: Heeeey, Bloom.

Bloom: Sky? I didn’t recognize you under that mask.

Sky: Well, I assumed that was the whole point. Fancy running into you here.
Bloom: Or bumping into me, that is.

Sky: [ brushes the back of his head awkwardly ] Aaaaaaaah, yeah , sorry about that.

Bloom: Hmmhmm, so how’ve you been?

Sky: Oh, you know, been busy with my duties as Crown Prince of Eraklyon, I was lucky enough to
catch a break to attend the ball.

Bloom: Well, I see you’ve been a busy bee in that regard.

Sky: How about you?

Bloom: Weeeeeeeeell, I’ve been trying to keep occupied myself, things have been kind of a
downer as of late.

Sky: Oh…I’m sorry to hear that.

Bloom: No, no, it’s nothing to worry about, just been having one of those weeks is all.

Sky: Ah…well, I hope things are going well enough regardless, how about the others?

Bloom: Well, the girls all seem to be ranging from good to fine to hanging in there, how about the
other guys?

Sky: Oh, Brandon managed to attend the party with me, he’s around here somewhere. Riven’s
been in counseling as of late, Timmy’s been working on developing new tech for a visual
simulator, Helia’s been traveling around for his art career, and Nabu…um…

Bloom: Ah…he was recovering the last time…

Sky: Yeah, thankfully, he wasn’t drained completely of his life energy, we got lucky in hindsight

Bloom: Yeah, Aisha in particular since she was taking care of him the most during that time, poor
girl…

Sky: Hmm…well, at least we didn’t lose one of our own…

Bloom: I suppose you’re right…um, Sky?

Sky: Yes, Bloom?

Bloom: You’re…doing alright now that we’re not…you know what?

Sky: Well, it was something I needed to adjust to, but I know you were only doing it for us…I
guess I needed to realize my mistakes in that as well.

Bloom: At least you’re making a decent effort it seems, and we’re still cool, aren’t we?

Sky: Ah, yeah, cool, after all, nothing said we couldn’t stop talking to one another.

Bloom: Yeah…oh wow, I’ve not eaten yet.

Sky: Hmmhmm, should probably get on that.

[ Stella moves in between Balto and Perdita to sit on a chair and rest for a little bit ]

Stella: Phew! Dancing really knows how to take you out of it sometimes.

?: I’ll say, had to balance a bottle on my head for one move.

Stella: [ gasps ] Is that-?

[ The shot pans to the left to reveal Brandon sitting on the chair a few inches away from Stella ]

Brandon: How’s it going, princess?

Stella: Brandon, I didn’t expect to see you here.

Brandon: What? Ya’ think I would miss a party?

Stella: Oooooooh, I figured you wouldn’t.

Brandon: So, enjoying yourself?

Stella: Of course, it wouldn’t be a party without me.

Brandon: Hehe, don’t I know it, you always did like to dance.

Stella: And you always did like to show off.

Brandon: Well, I guess that’s something both of us shared.

Stella: Awwww, you haven’t changed too much from last time?

Brandon: I don’t know what gave it away…

[ Brandon clicks his tongue at Balto and Perdita passing by ]

Stella: Oh, you sly dog!

Brandon: Hey, you remember that game we had, I’m still playin’ it.

Stella: Hmmhmm, lucky for you, I never stopped playing either.

[ The scene cuts to Flora mingling in between Jenner and Bianca as she makes her way past Katz
and Cajun, over to the greenhouse where a rose garden is being kept. She smiles at the sight of the
flowers being well-maintained even in the cold weather outside ]

Flora: I think they match my dress, wouldn’t you say?

[ Flora turns to Minerva who merely takes a sip of her drink before walking off ]

Flora: Hmm, a bit rude.

[ As the mink swaggers around the corner, another woman walks past the hallway, and something
about her catches Flora’s attention ]

Flora: Huh, oh…

[ Flora begins to follow on as subtly as possible…well, amidst the clopping of her heels on the
floor. The Fairy of Nature turns the corner to see the woman’s back and a familiar light blonde
strikes out to her, amidst a different dress from her normal look, a creme wrap maxi dress with
rose patterns decked out across the waist ]

Flora: Aaaaah…

[ Flora notices she’s stopped at the end of the hallway, so makes her move to catch up, and tries
not to appear awkward ]

Flora: Um, hello?

?: Hmm…wait, you’re Flora, right?

Flora: Oh, of course, you’re still Diaspro, I assume.

Diaspro: Funny…

Flora: [ clears throat ] So, how have things been for you?

Diaspro: As good as they can be for someone in my position. Banishment from Eraklyon resulted
in me being rehabilitated in Lightrock Monastery.

Flora: Oh…and did things work out there?

Diaspro: Well, it was peaceful for one thing, and while there, I had a lot of time to think over
things…

Flora: I see…well, you look lovely this evening, I like the new dress.

Diaspro: …Thank you…you look…nice this evening as well.

Flora: Hmmhmm, much appreciated. Anyway, would you like some company?

Diaspro: Um…sure, I, I suppose it wouldn’t be the worst thing…

[ As the two girls begin to walk through the hallway, Flora looks out the window and notices
something shining in one of the bushes, quirking a brow at the curiosity ]

Flora: Huh?

Diaspro: What?
Flora: Huh? Oh, I just thought something was outside.

Diaspro: Hmm…

Flora: …Um, Diaspro?

Diaspro: Yes?

Flora: I hope this doesn’t come off as intrusive, but…would you care to dance?

Diaspro: …I just wanna walk for a little bit, if that’s alright with you.

Flora: Oh, of course.

Diaspro: …Flora?

Flora: Hmm?

Diaspro: …How’s everything been with you?

Flora: Oh, well, you know, been keeping myself occupied with my business and all that. Thought
I saw you walking about town a few times…how’s that been working out for you?

Diaspro: [ sighs ] Well, ever since I came out of Lightrock, I’ve been trying to adjust to new
circumstances. I had no real identity outside of being a princess of Eraklyon, so trying to start a
“normal life” wasn’t easy.

Flora: I can imagine why…oh, sorry, didn’t mean to interrupt.

Diaspro: [ sighs ] No, it’s fine. I suppose keeping a low profile was a better decision in
hindsight…how are Bloom and Sky doing?

Flora: Oh, well…let’s just say you might have gotten your wish after all.

Diaspro: What?

Flora: Those two are split now, it’s a long story, but the short of it is that they’re no longer
together.

Diaspro: …Ah.

Flora: Still keeping tabs on Sky?

Diaspro: [ scoffs ] All that time in solitude made me realize how stupid it was to still pine for a
man who went behind my back with another girl.

Flora: Oh.

Diaspro: I knew I was trying to make the best of an arranged engagement, but it shouldn’t have
gone to those lengths…I just wanted to do the one thing I was meant for…

Flora: Oh…I know we didn’t leave off on the best terms, but…I can understand why you felt like
that.

Diaspro: [ sighs ] I just thought Sky would be different…when we were growing up, he spoke to
me in a way no one else did…I thought our engagement would at least be one of genuine love, and
then…the Day of the Royals happened…

Flora: Yeah…that…

Diaspro: Not only did I get assaulted by Bloom for no reason, but it turns out the woman who
attacked me was dating my so-called fiance, and they still dated even after what happened, while I
was just supposed to sit back and accept it?! Hoooooooo …I hated her…and I hated him…I wanted
them to feel what I felt…and I still didn’t get it…[ sighs ]...I suppose now that I’ve had time away
from them, and from what you’ve told me…I don’t know…I really don’t know…

Flora: …Well, uh, that’s a lot to take in, but…I’m sorry for what happened…I know I can’t speak
from experience, but…I hope you’ve at least found peace.
Diaspro: [ sighs ] I’ll admit, it is nice for someone to hear me out for a change…like you did back
when I was being used as a target to lure Sky into a trap.

Flora: Yeah, that was a trip, wasn’t it?

Diaspro: Yeah…

Flora: …Um, Diaspro?

Diaspro: Yes?

Flora: …I just want you to know, if you ever need someone to talk to, I’m always available to lend
an ear.

Diaspro: …Thank you.

[ The scene cuts to Musa and Aisha having sat down after they wrapped up another dance between
them and gotten some punch ]

Aisha: Phew! I’m beat.

Musa: Well, that’s one hell of an exercise…

[ Musa takes a sip of her punch ]

Musa: Then again, I’d be lying if I said I didn’t enjoy it.

Aisha: I’d say this more than makes up for the last one we went to.

Musa: Well, at least we’re not being burned to embers this time.

Aisha: Hmmhmm, true that. I do wonder though, what came about after that whole incident.

Musa: What do you mean?

Aisha: Sky said Diaspro was banished from Eraklyon, but what became of her after that?

Musa: Hmmm…if I had to guess, and this is just speaking off the cuff, she either went insane or
finally got the help she needed.

Aisha: Hmm, let’s hope the latter’s true for all our sakes.

Musa: Yeah, after all, it’d hardly make sense for her to constantly go after a man who ditched her
for someone else, doing it over and over again.

Aisha: Yeeeeah, that’d be pretty pointless.

[ The scene cuts over to where Roxy is, walking past the likes of Krypto, Streaky, and Ace on the
left while also passing Nala, Duchess, and Jasmine on the right. She looks up at a mural all in
various shades of pink, showing a panther painting over the landscape with a brush of, you
guessed it, pink paint ]

Roxy: I don’t know if I’ve ever seen this much pink in one place. I guess it suits someone called
“Pink Panther”...speaking of which, where even is he? For the host of his own party, he sure seems
keen on missing it.
[ At that moment, a piano begins to play a familiar tune…everyone in attendance at the staircase
looks up as the piano is accompanied by a saxophone…the tune of ‘The Pink Panther’ plays as on
top of the stairs, currently in silhouette, is a familiar feline. As he begins to step down, a spotlight
is shone down, revealing Pink Panther decked out in a dark pink tux and white slacks, holding his
fancy pipe in hand. As he reaches the bottom of the stairs, the feline takes a glass of champagne
from the tray and gives a silent sip ]

Pink Panther: …[ clears throat ]...Thank you all for attending this evening, I see the gala’s turned
out just as well as I predicted.

Roxy: Oh…I didn’t expect him to sound so…elegant…

Pink: If you all would follow me, I have a surprise to unveil in the greenhouse, as a part of my
donation to the city’s charity funds.

[ The guests begin to follow the pink feline down the corridor, Tecna catches up to Roxy ]

Tecna: Oh hey! Enjoying yourself?

Roxy: Well, for my first big party that wasn’t my birthday, it’s not too bad actually.

Tecna: I concur, you should have seen some of the things I found around the mansion, some rather
impressive technology I must say.

Roxy: Oh, did you?

Tecna: You’d never think a hot tub would have so many different features on it, but I suppose
that’s the life of the wealthy. They’ve got access to everything.

[ At the back of the crowd, Bloom is walking in between Blitz, Exile, Pocahontas, Merida,
Rapunzel, Simba, Justin, and FantomCat. She looks out the window and notices something flashing
outside ]

Bloom: Huh?

[ It had only been a brief flash, so Bloom tries not to think too much about it…somehow, she can’t
help but feel uneasy regardless. The scene cuts to the crowd gathering in the greenhouse as Pink
Panther stands in front of a large object covered by a tarp ]

Pink Panther: Now, you might be curious as to why I’m concealing under the covers. Let’s just
say it’s a project that I’ve been working on for the past few months.

[ As Pink pulls back the cover, it reveals an elaborate hedge sculpture, depicting the creator of the
feline and the musician of his signature tune, Friz Freleng and Henry Mancini, decked out in
various shades of roses. Many of the guests “ooh” and “aww” at the display ]

Pink: Consider it my donation to the city’s fundraiser. As we’ve still been overseeing repairs
following the munitions incident, I wanted to pledge my services with a display for the town
square, once spring is in full bloom, of course.

Musa: [ whispering ] Did we really come here to see some rose bush?

Aisha: [ whispering ] I’d say let him have his moment, it’s not too bad of a replica.
Flora: [ whispering ] I need to know his secrets…

[ While the panther keeps talking, the camera’s focus is a POV, hidden behind one of the hedges ]

Pink: I’m sure you would agree that the different shades form a beau-

[ A gunshot rings out, and Pink falls off to the group, inciting gasps and screams among the crowd.
Several more shots ring out in the greenhouse, causing the guests to try and flee to safety. In the
process, several guests are tripped up trying to escape, others fall across the tables, and some take
shelter behind the staircase. Meanwhile, the Winx find themselves running to find one another, the
focus currently being on Bloom ]

Bloom: Ooooh, why can’t we have a normal ball for once?!

[ Bloom looks from left to right amongst the crowd of people running for safety before Stella runs
into her ]

Stella: Oh!

Bloom: Oof!

Stella: Bloom, there you are!

Bloom: Stella, we need to do something and fast!

Stella: Right, we need to transform!

[ The scene quickly cuts to Musa and Aisha backing into each other, followed by Flora coming
across Tecna, then Roxy backing herself against a wall, and finally Diaspro having hidden behind
one of the pillars ]

Bloom, Stella, Flora, Musa, Tecna, Aisha: Magic Winx, Enchantix!

[ A flash occurs as a sequence of the girl’s transformations occur in the order they got them;
Aisha, Stella, Musa, Flora, Tecna, Bloom ]

Enchantix,

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh,

Enchantix!

Magical powder,

Maximum power!

Enchantix, powers upon me!

Powerful, magical

Wonderful, dimension

Powerful, Enchantix
Incredible vision,

Incredible power of Winx!

Enchantix!

[ The scene cuts to Roxy ]

Roxy: Let’s go, Magix Winx!

[ An instrumental of “We Girls are the Winx” plays as Roxy transforms. In contrast to her canon
appearance, the Fairy of Animal’s outfit consists of a forest green ranger’s jacket covering up a
lighter green crop top accompanied by a rose-red skirt, with vine green boots and her wings
reminiscent of that of a robin ]

[ The scene cuts to Diaspro stepping out from the pillar before flinching as another shot rings out.
She looks from both sides amidst the panic…and gulps ]

Diaspro: Well…what have I got to lose?

[ Diaspro straightens up and brushes her dress ]

Diaspro: Quartz Power!

[ A rescore of Diaspro’s original transformation plays over the Fairy of Gemstones transforming
into a fairy. As the background transitions to reality, Diaspro begins to float above the floor ]

Diaspro: Just what have I gotten myself into?

[ Bloom and Stella fly above the crowd as they overlook the area for the suspect, or even suspects.
A rustling comes from one of the bits of greenery ]

Bloom: Flaming Whip !

[ Bloom summons a whip made of flames and lashes it out on the bush, catching it to split apart,
just in time to see a masked figure all in black disappearing into the shadows ]

Stella: Chain of Stars!

[ A whole row of stars is summoned as Stella sends the chain into the shadows ]

Stella: Let’s shine a little light on their parade!

[ Stella’s chain manages to latch onto a leg ]

Stella: Gotcha!

[ Suddenly, out of the corner of her eye, Stella notices a sniper about to shoot at Bloom ]

Stella: [ gasps ] Bloom, look out!

Bloom: OH!

[ Stella manages to grab Bloom out of the line of fire ]

Bloom: Phew, thanks for that.

Stella: No problem! Now if only this thing would stop struggling!

[ The scene cuts to Musa as she summons her flute ]

Musa: They say people are drawn to music, well, let’s draw them out.

[ The Fairy of Music plays a short melody as the notes form a score sheet, drawing out one of the
gunmen ]

Musa: Bingo! Diapason !

[ On command, Musa whips out her diapason and aims it at her target ]

Musa: Melody of Discord!

[ As Musa slashes her instrument, an array of discordant notes strike her target, sending them
falling back into a pillar ]

Aisha: Morphix Rebound!

[ A boomerang-like object swings past Musa and hits the other gunman aiming at her, knocking
them and their weapon to the ground. Aisha then catches the Morphix boomerang in her hand ]

Aisha: Not so quick on their feet, are they?

Musa: Heh, just like old times, isn’t it?

[ Flora looks from side to side and then looks behind to see something hidden in the shadows ]

Flora: Rose Wrap!

[ A shower of rose petals descends on Flora’s command and floats towards her target, swirling
around them before they’re encased by the petals ]

Flora: Seems thorns aren’t the only part of a rose you need to watch out for.

It then cuts to Tecna whipping around to face the camera ]

Tecna: Power Grid!

[ A series of wires lash out on Tecna’s command and give a shock to the gunman ]

Tecna: Had enough, or do you need a little extra charge ?

[ Tecna gives another flash of the grid, this time, however, she finds herself needing to dodge a
range of bullets as she flies above the floor. The scene cuts to Roxy taking cover behind one of the
tables as she locks on a target ]

Roxy: Call of the Wolf!

[ A transparent wolf, glowing in magenta, floats above on Roxy’s command and knocks the
gunman down with a piercing howl. She jumps and floats into the air to avoid getting shot in
return ]

Roxy: Phew, that was close!

[ Roxy floats over to where Flora and Tecna are, attempting to guide a way to safety. Some of the
guests have resorted to aiding in the fight, such as Twilight and Rarity blasting magic, Applejack
kicking away opponents, Rainbow Dash swirling around them at super sonic speed, Pinkie playing
a whack-a-mole type game by popping in and out of different locations, and Fluttershy using a
thread of yarn to tie a gunman up. Celestia and Luna are backed up against one another as they
take various shots at their adversaries, or lifting them up with their magic. Cadence is doing the
same thing, while also using a transparent heart shield as a defense. Mirta and Lucy have joined in
on the fight as the former sends an illusion spell to one side of the attackers while Lucy’s eyes
glow and she summons a spider’s web on her side of the attackers. Even the Trix have stepped in
to add some flare to the fight ]

Icy: Well, I suppose it wouldn’t be a party without a little fun. How about an Icicle Bayonet?!

[ Icy summons a bayonet-like projectile and chucks it at one of the targets, pinning them onto the
wall ]

Icy: Hmph, and they could have made such decent henchmen.

Stormy: How about a little Shadow Whirlwind?!

[ Stormy unleashes a tornado of dark matter onto a whole group, scattering them across the room ]

Stormy: What’s the matter, can’t handle a little wind? You pathetic urchins!

Darcy: In that case, I’d like to see them tackle this.

[ Darcy closes her eyes and then opens them as they glow ]

Darcy: Mirror of Illusion!

[ Several of the gunmen find themselves faced with mirror versions of themselves…before the
illusions punch their real counterparts ]

Darcy: Why are you hitting yourself? Oh, that’s right, you’re as smart as your own reflection.

[ Maleficent shoots at a group of gunners with her scepter, The Rover Squad swipe and shoot with
their own powers, the Swat Kats sneak-attack on the gunmen using their own tricks against them,
Krypto runs rings around his targets, Streaky plays Pop Goes the Weasel with his, while Ace uses
his gadgets to trip up any opponents that come his way. The Star Fox and Star Wolf pilots use their
knowledge of stealth to lay low until a target is available, to which at one point, Fox and Wolf trip
up two gunners at the same time ]

Wolf: So, you come here often?

Fox: Might wanna pay attention to the creep on your right.

[ Wolf uppercuts the assailant on his right without even looking at them ]

Wolf: Ya’ know, I hate it when I’ve important stuff to say and it’s interrupted, By the way, you-

[ Fox kicks a gunman to his left and then further kicks him in the stomach ]

Wolf: …sssshit, man.

Fox: Well, you’re not the only one who can take someone by surprise.

[ Several shots ring out, and the two lurch back ]

Fox: That said, really would like to come out this unscathed.

[ Diaspro quietly steps through the dining hall to lay low when she notices someone about to walk
through the entrance. She quickly dashes under the table and waits for what will happen next…a
pair of legs begin to walk through the hallway…Diaspro shoots up and takes aim ]

Diaspro: Ruby Barri-!

Sky: Whoa, hold on, friendly fire!

Diaspro: What the…Sky?!

Sky: Diaspro?

Diaspro: Oh…it’s just you.

Sky: Well, I’m just glad you’re safe.

Diaspro: I…I’m glad to see you’re alright as well…

Sky: …Listen, Diaspro, I just-AAH!

Diaspro: SKY!

[ Sky falls to the floor, gripping his arm in pain as Diaspro rushes to his side. She looks up at the
entrance to the dining hall and notices a gunman aiming at the two. The light blonde woman
summons a shield around her and Sky as the sniper tries to shoot at them ]

Diaspro: Don’t worry, Sky…oh…you’ll be alright…

[ As the sniper runs out of ammo and tries to reload, Diaspro takes her chance ]

Diaspro: Ruby Barriage!

[ The Fairy of Gemstones summons a swarm of rubies onto her attacker, causing them to retreat as
she begins to lift Sky on her shoulder ]

Diaspro: Can you make it on foot?

Sky: I…I can try…

[ As Bloom continues to fight against the assailants, she notices something standing outside the
window. It’s masked in shadows with only a pair of magenta spheres visible ]

Bloom: What in the-?

[ Suddenly, a blinding flash occurs, causing everyone in its path to be knocked down and from
Bloom’s perspective knocked out. A ringing typical to that of someone having it in their ear pings
as a fuzzy POV is shown. Bloom groans as she tries to regain her senses ]

Bloom: Oooooooooooooooh…wha…what happened…?

[ As Bloom stands up, she notices Stella also beginning to regain consciousness and goes over to
help her up ]

Stella: [ groans ] My head…Bloom?

Bloom: It’s okay, Stella, I’m here…we should go and find the others.

Stella: Yeah, you’re right…

[ As the two girls walk through the now messy corridor, they hear voices from outside. The scene
cuts to the crowd assembled outside the mansion, with medical on the scene to treat those possibly
injured. Nurse Redheart is tending to Pink Panther’s arm as he hisses ]

Pink: SSSSSSSSSS…just glad it was only a graze on my arm…

[ Snow White is being fanned by two of the Dwarves; Doc and Bashful, while Dopey, Sneezy,
Happy, Sleepy, and Grumpy stand by the princess, even the normally drowsy dwarf is doing his
best to stay awake during this, with Grumpy showing a genuine look of concern on his face. To
their left, Blitz and Exile are lying down as Balto wraps a bandage around the former’s arm, with
the latter having had their leg wrapped ]

Balto: There, that should stop the bleeding…

[ Balto then turns to Jenna and Steele, the former holding onto her leg while the latter holds onto
his shoulder ]

Steele: God…damn thing…

Balto: Hold still…

[ Balto holds a towel over Steele’s injury as the Malamute hisses ]

Steele: SSSSS…damn…

Balto: That means it’s doing its job…

Steele: Haaaaaaaaaugh…thanks anyway…

Balto: Right…[ turns to Jenna and applies the same technique to her leg ]...that’s it, just relax…

Jenna: [ sighs ] Thank you…

[ As Bloom and Stella come out from the mansion, they notice Brandon holding onto a limping Sky
on one side of a pillar ]

Bloom: [ sighs ] Sky! Are you o-

[ Bloom rushes to help, and then freezes when she sees who’s on the other side of the pillar;
Diaspro helping Sky on his left side ]

Bloom: -kay…?

Diaspro: Oh…it’s you…

Bloom: And it’s you…what happened to Sky?

Brandon: A bullet grazed his left leg, he can stand, sorta, but we need to get him to the infirmary.

Sky: [ groans ] Bloom…oh thank god, you’re safe.

Bloom: Same here, though I’m sorry I couldn’t help you back there.

Sky: Nah, nah, it’s fine, at least we all got out alive in the end, agh …my leg…

[ Bloom rushes to help Sky up from sagging down. As the Fairy of the Dragon Flame looks down
at Sky’s leg, an awful thought strikes her as the POV suddenly flashes forward into Bloom’s eye,
replaying the frame of Sky being burned before it flashes back to reality. Bloom gasps, catching
Sky’s attention ]

Sky: Bloom, what’s wrong?

Bloom: What? O-Oh, nothing, nothing at all, just…nothing…

Sky: Oh!

[ Sky winces again as Brandon helps him up ]

Brandon: Don’t worry, I gotcha’, buddy…

[ The scene transitions to Sky being carried into one of the coaches and laid down to be examined
by the medical personnel, Brandon accompanying. Bloom watches the scene with a heavy heart as
Stella comes up behind her ]

Stella: Hey…he’ll be okay…

Bloom: Yeah…I hope he will…

[ It is then that the two notice Diaspro watching Sky’s examination from a few yards away. She
puts a handkerchief to her eyes as if she were wiping tears. Bloom feels slightly awkward watching
the scene as the other Winx gather together ]

Diaspro: Why did I say that…I didn’t mean it…not like this…

[ Bloom and Stella look surprised as Flora cautiously goes over to Diaspro ]

Flora: Hey…it’ll be okay…

Diaspro: Flora? I…I hate that you need to see me like this…

Flora: You’re just expressing yourself, that’s nothing to be shameful about.

Diaspro: [ sighs ] I suppose you’re right…

[ Bloom extends her hand out, but draws back and doesn’t say anything, she just looks at the
ground ]

[ The scene cuts to Bloom back at her apartment, having taken her dress off and changed into her
pajamas. She lies down on her bed and closes her eyes as the screen fades to black…before it cuts
to Bloom in a dark space, surrounded by the guests at the party lined up a circle around her, only
in place of their faces is a TV static, switching from Flora and Tecna, Musa and Aisha, Stella and
Roxy before Bloom turns to the dream versions of Sky and Diaspro, and then a figure resembling
one of Bloom’s sketches, a warbled laughter ringing in the air ]

“Hah, heh, hah, heh, hehehe, at least we didn’t lose one of our own.”

“I wanted them to feel what I felt.”

“Accept the truth, ACCEPT THE TRUTH FOR ONCE IN YOUR LIFE!!!”

[ A pair of magenta eyes flash as Bloom is engulfed by them, only to cut back to reality as she
wakes up, wide-eyed ]

Bloom: …I need to go back.

Character Guide:

Bloom, Stella, Flora, Musa, Tecna, Aisha, Roxy, Diaspro, Sky, Brandon, Icy, Stormy, Darcy,
Mirta, Lucy, Amaryl - Winx Club

Death - Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

Dr. Finitevus, Naugus, Sally Acorn - Sonic the Hedgehog

Fox McCloud, Wolf O'Donnell, Falco Lombardi, Krystal, Leon Powalski, Panther Caroso, Peppy
Hare, Slippy Toad - Star Fox

Balto, Jenna, Steele - Balto (1995)

Lady, Tramp, Buster - Lady and the Tramp (1955)/Scamp's Adventure (2001)

Pink Panther - The Pink Panther

Pongo, Perdita, Cruella De Vil, Thunderbolt, Lil’ Lightning - 101 Dalmatians (1961)

Red - All Dogs Go To Heaven (1989)...II (1996) (Send help plz)

Robin Hood, Little John, Prince John, Maid Marian, Lady Kluck - Robin Hood (1973)
Thomas O'Malley, Duchess - The Aristocats (1970)

Gordon - Thomas and Friends

Aurora, Maleficent - Sleeping Beauty (1959)

Rarity, Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Applejack, Princess Celestia,
Princess Luna, Princess Cadence, Shining Armor, Queen Chrysalis, King Sombra, Prince
Blueblood, Lyra Heartstrings, Bon Bon, Octavia Melody, Vinyl Scratch, Nurse Redheart - My
Little Pony: Friendship is Magic

Ace, Krypto, Streaky, Mechanikat, Isis - Krypto the Superdog

Aladdin, Jasmine, Jafar - Aladdin (1992)

Anastasia - Anastasia (1997)

Ariel - The Little Mermaid (1989)

Bagheera, Baloo, Shere Khan - The Jungle Book (1967)

Belle, Beast - Beauty and the Beast (1991)

Bianca - The Rescuers (1977)

Blitz, Exile, Hunter, Colleen - Road Rovers

Carmen Sandiego - Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego?

Cat R. Waul - An American Tail: Fievel Goes West (1991)

Chance Furlong, Jake Clawson, Callie Briggs - Swat Kats

Charlotte - Making Fiends

Cinderella, Lady Tremaine - Cinderella (1950)

Cleo De Nile - Monster High

Daphne Blake, Velma Dinkley, Fred Jones - Scooby-Doo

Dodger, Rita, Georgette, Tito, Francis, Einstein - Oliver and Company (1988)

Don Karnage - Talespin

Dorothy Gale, Toto - The Wizard of Oz

Fantomcat - Fantomcat

Foxie, Felicity - Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)

Hector, Wordsworth - Heathcliff and the Catillac Cats

Jenner, Justin - The Secret of NIMH (1982)

Joan of Arc - Clone High

Johnny Bravo - Johnny Bravo

Josie - Josie and the Pussycats

Katz, Cajun Fox - Courage the Cowardly Dog

Kim Possible, Shego - Kim Possible

Legosi, Louis - Beastars

Madam Mim - The Sword and the Stone (1963)

Merida - Brave (2011)

Minerva Mink - Animaniacs

Moana - Moana (2016)

Mulan, Li Shang - Mulan (1998)

Norbert and Dagget - The Angry Beavers

Odette - The Swan Princess (1994)

Pocahontas - Pocahontas (1995)

Rapunzel - Tangled (2010)

Samurai Jack - Samurai Jack

Scar, Simba, Nala, Zira - The Lion King (1994)/Simba's Pride (1998)

Sly Cooper - Sly Cooper

Snow White, Grimhilde - Snow White and the Seven Dwarves (1937)

Tiana, Dr. Faciler, Naveen - Princess and the Frog (2009)

Tigress, Tai Lung - Kung Fu Panda

Top Cat - Top Cat

Vixey - The Fox and the Hound (1981)

Winifred Sanderson, Mary Sanderson, Sarah Sanderson - Hocus Pocus (1993)

Witch Hazel - Looney Tunes

Yogi Bear - The Yogi Bear Show

 An Unhappy Easter

An Unhappy Easter

[ The scene opens with a shot of Trevor waiting at a level crossing as Rheneas and Sir Handel pass
by in opposite directions with their respective trains. It then transitions to a shot of Rex and Bert
passing each other in the forest before it transitions to a shot of Oliver, Patch, Marie, Berlioz, and
Toulouse looking through the window of a candy store, eyeing the various egg candies and
chocolates inside. With Easter fast approaching, everyone has been making preparations for the
big day. This is shown with various scenes of people painting eggs, such as Petunia, Cinderella,
Bunnie, Dylan, Dolly, Salem, Bolt, Mittens, Fenneko, and Ookami doing exactly such. Of all the
people in town, there wasn’t anyone looking forward to Easter more so than the likes of Yogi Bear.
There was nothing that could contain his greedy delight from the inevitable scavenging of all the
chocolate and goodies he could ask for and it was safe to say he was planning his move carefully
in the days prior. One day, Yogi and Boo Boo are at the park, sitting on a bench as Scooby and
Scrappy pass by ]

Boo Boo: Yogi, I know that look in your eye, what are you planning?

Yogi: Why, Boo Boo, little bear type buddy, you wouldn’t suspect me of doing anything devious,
would you?

Boo Boo: I’ve been around you long enough to know when you’re in “scheming mode”.

Yogi: Well, if you haven’t caught on yet, Easter is fast approachin’, and I intend to come out on
top with collectin’ the most goodies.

Boo Boo: So what’s your grand plan this time, Yogi?

Yogi: It’s simple, my dear Boo Boo, we all know the Easter Bunny hides eggs before the crack of
dawn, so I was thinkin’, in order to get a headstart on the competition, I’ll get to the spots before
anyone else does. Who knows, I might clean out the whole section there won’t be any eggs left.
After all, I did play as the Easter Bunny before, or should I say; Easter Bear.

Boo Boo: Yeah, Yogi, I was there, I know Ranger Smith almost choked you out for that whole
incident.

Yogi: Aaaaah, details, details. If I wasn’t holdin’ back, things woulda ended real differently.

Boo Boo: Y-Yogi, you’re not seriously suggesting that-

Yogi: Well, us bears don’t like bein’ aggravated, ya’ push a few too many buttons and we could-

Boo Boo: Ooooh, Yogi, that would be low even for-

Yogi: Aaaah, c’mon, Boo Boo, ya’ know I’m only pullin’ ya tail. I wouldn’t actually hurt the
ranger…though sometimes I could be persuaded.

Boo Boo: Ugh, regardless of your shallow sense of humor, I hope you’re not planning on taking
every egg you see. The Egg Hunt is supposed to be something for everyone to join in.
Yogi: I know, Boob, I just thought it’d be a crafty thing to get there before anyone else does, who
knows, I might win a prize for the most eggs collected, besides all that chocolate.

Boo Boo: You say that now, but I guarantee you’ll regret it once all the candy’s settled in and your
gut gets bigger than usual.

Yogi: Ah, Boo, why ya’ always gotta rain on my parade like that? There’s nothing wrong with
havin’ a little fun.

Boo Boo: I’m just saying, Yogi, sometimes your ideas get too big for their own good and you end
up eating your own words.

Yogi: Baaaaaaah, it’s always the same with you, “Mr. Ranger wouldn’t like that, Yogi, don’t do
this, Yogi, I know everything, Yogi.” You can be a real wet blanket sometimes, Boo Boo.

Boo Boo: No, I’m being sensible, who’s the one pulling us out of trouble because of something
you did?

Yogi: Who’s the one that’s been trying to give us a better life all these years while you just sit
around and try to be all “normal”? I tell you, I could get more than half my schemes off the ground
if you weren’t holding me back.

Boo Boo: What’s that supposed to mean?

Yogi: I know what I wanna do, Boo Boo, and whether or not you help me, it doesn’t matter. Mark
my words, before the sun rises on Easter Sunday, I’ll have the most eggs, candy, and chocolate out
of anyone in town, then we’ll see who’s the real genius. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got some
planning to do.

[ Yogi stands up and storms off in a huff ]

Boo Boo: Wait, Yogi! Come back! Yogi!

[ Yogi just ignores the smaller brown bear and continues down the path, past Copper and Shaggy ]

Boo Boo: I just wanna look out for you…[ sighs ]

[ The scene cuts to Boo Boo walking down the street by himself, a dejected look on his face as he
stares at the ground. He hears the sound of giggling and looks over to see Blossom, Bubbles, and
Buttercup happily painting eggs in their respective colors before Professor Utonium opens the
door to call them inside. The small brown bear sighs again as he kicks a can on the curbside while
Derpy and Doctor Whooves pass by in the opposite direction. The can then lands near Cindy’s foot
as it pans up to her ]

Cindy: Hey, Boo-Boo.

Boo Boo: [ flatly ] Heeeeeeey, Cindy…

Cindy: Oh…what’s the matter, you seem rather down today.

Boo Boo: Oh, it’s nothing, really…

Cindy: Nmm-hmm, you got that look in your eye, it’s the “Yogi and I had a disagreement” look.
Boo Boo: It’s just that…you ever get that feeling where if you say something enough times, you
start to sound pretentious?

Cindy: Whatever do you mean?

Boo Boo: I know that I’m meant to be the sensible side of this partnership, but…it feels like that’s
all I do, call Yogi out on his fallacies while he does most of the work anyway, like I’m just…the
spectator, and…sometimes I wonder if I’m just holding him back.

Cindy: I think you’re discrediting yourself a little too much there.

Boo Boo: Am I though? I don’t agree with everything Yogi says, but it’s only because I worry
about him. I know he’s usually got the right idea, but I can’t help but feel like I don’t…matter that
much to him…

Cindy: Boo Boo, you’re being too hard on yourself. It’s more along the lines of Yogi being…well,
a bit of an idiot than it has to do with you. Sure, you do tend to preach upon the same stuff over and
over again…but, uh, that’s not the point.

Boo Boo: Really? Because I think you just summed it up pretty well.

Cindy: What I’m trying to say is that Yogi needs you more than he realizes, and I know he cares
about you just as much as you care about him, even if he’s got an odd way of showing it.

Boo Boo: Perhaps, I just worry about him, ya’ know.

Cindy: I do too, but I suppose that comes as part of being associated with Yogi Bear. You never
know what to expect from him.

Boo Boo: I suppose you’re right…if you wanted to know what he’s up to, apparently, he’s making
some grand scheme to have the most eggs come Easter Sunday.

Cindy: Huh, ya’ think after playing the Easter Bunny before, he’d be a little more humble.

Boo Boo: I don’t think the word “humble” is anywhere in Yogi’s dictionary.

Cindy: Hmmm…while we could stop him, it might be interesting to see if this blows up in his
face. That might teach him a thing or two.

Boo Boo: [ sighs ] Well, if it does, I only hope it doesn’t get him into too much trouble. I’m not
entirely sure if I should bother him now…yeah…

Cindy: In that case, you could come with me, I don’t remember the last time we spent time
together.

Boo Boo: You’re not gonna use me as a rebound?

Cindy: Haha, very funny. Besides, you know Yogi and I were never steady, at least not anymore…

[ Cindy and Boo Boo walk side by side together as the scene transitions over to Yogi making plans
on a piece of paper while sitting down at Tiana’s Restaurant, to his left, Bugs, Daffy, and Porky
are sitting at one table, then Knuckles, Shadow, and Rouge at another, Charlie, Lance, and Itchy
are sitting at another with the Dachshund looking over in curiosity at what the bear is doing,
contrast to the left where Mooch, Dipstick, Whizzer, and Two-Tone are sat, undoubtedly discussing
plans of mischief, along with Colleen at another table to the center ]

Yogi: Right…if I get up at the crack of dawn, the bunny will have delivered all the eggs by then…
all I need to do is get there, get the stash and I’ll get my reward…hehe, no wonder you’re smarter
than the average bear, takes careful planning and skill to be this genius.

Colleen: Talking to yourself again?

Yogi: Still can’t get a date?

[ Charlie bursts into wheezing laughter while Itchy covers his mouth ]

Colleen: You rude bastard!

Charlie: That’s made my day.

Colleen: You can shut up!

Charlie: Oh, no, this is too entertaining.

Colleen: I hate you.

Charlie: Yeah, well, the feeling’s mutual, sweetums.

Colleen: Don’t call me ‘sweetums’.

Charlie: Or what, you’ll throw me into a wall? Haven’t heard that one before.

Colleen: Oh, shut up!

[ The scene transitions to a shot of Molly passing through with a passenger train while Nia passes
in the opposite direction with some flatbeds of pipes as it pans up to an apartment building, before
going inside one of the windows where Cindy has set up a bowl of popcorn for her and Boo Boo on
the table ]

Cindy: There we go, perfect for a little movie night.

[ Boo Boo lays back on the pillow and gives a sigh ]

Boo Boo: Well, I can’t say this doesn’t make a pleasant change. Don’t recall the last time we did
something like this.

Cindy: Same, I wouldn’t mind hanging out more often, especially if you need someone to talk to if
Yogi’s being himself

Boo Boo: …Cindy?

Cindy: Yeah?

Boo Boo: …You don’t think Yogi is an…unpleasant influence on me, do you?

Cindy: Hmmm…well, that depends on how you look at it, he doesn’t mistreat you, does he?

Boo Boo: Not necessarily, he’s never ruled his authority over me if you’re wondering, it’s more
superficial than anything. Basically, he has an idea, I don’t agree with it, he does it anyway, and it’s
sort of a lather rinse, and repeat. Of course, we still care about each other, and not all of Yogi’s
ideas are bad, just…out there.

Cindy: I guess in that case, he just needs to learn to reign it in a bit more. Plus, you’re not exactly a
clone of him in any regard, you’re quite independent in that regard.

Boo Boo: Yeeeeah, I suppose you’re right…so, what’s on tonight?

Cindy: Oh, you know, the usual.

[ The scene cuts to Yogi looking over his plans once more in the kitchen of his apartment, next to
him is a bowl of chocolates that he occasionally dips his hand into ]

Yogi: Hmmm…okay, so the best spots are usually the ones you’d prolly expect; here, here, and
here.

[ Yogi points to several spots on a map of the park; the stone bridge, the fountain, and the carousel
]

Yogi: Now, if I weed those out, I can then concentrate on the snack bar and then the river…might
find me some next to the statue…

[ Yogi stretches as he yawns ]

Yogi: Perhaps I’d better get some sleep, need to be up bright and early if I’m gonna get my due…

[ As Yogi walks out from the kitchen and into the living room, he looks at a picture frame of Boo
Boo hanging on the wall ]

Yogi: Huh…

[ A flashback to their encounter at the beginning is shown ]

“I know what I wanna do, Boo Boo, and whether or not you help me, it doesn’t matter. Doesn’t
matter, doesn’t matter, doesn’t matter…”

[ The scene flashes back to the present with Yogi looking a little guilty ]

Yogi: Was I…too hard on him before…? I didn’t mean it, of course, I was just…making a point…
aaaah, he knows me, I was just having a moment…yeah…

[ Yogi goes over to the bathroom and the sound of the sink being turned on can be heard. It then
cuts to him entering the bedroom and getting into bed. The brown bear looks over at the empty spot
next to him ]

Yogi: [ sighs ] Guess I’m on my own tonight…ah well, I’m sure we can patch things up in the
morning…[ yawns ]...yeah, that’ll work, then we’ll be…just…fine…

[ Yogi begins to drift off…and soon falls asleep ]

[ The scene cuts to the next day as Yogi is shown walking through the park ]

Yogi: Well, ain’t it a beautiful day? Rather peaceful.

[ Yogi looks over to where the river is and walks down to it ]

Yogi: Ya’ know, it’s kinda…lonely around here…makes me wish Boo-Boo was here…wait a
minute…what’s that…?

[ A few yards away from the bruin is a large hoard of eggs, stacked neatly next to each other ]

Yogi: Aaaaaah…

[ Yogi goes up to where the eggs are, but suddenly, they fall into a hole that was shaped around
them ]

Yogi: What the-?! Where’d they go?

[ Yogi peers through the hole, surprised to see one this large and seemingly noticed by no one ]

Yogi: That’s strange…I don’t think I’ve seen this hole before…I wonder where it leads to…

[ With curiosity getting the better of him, Yogi begins to walk through the hole, noticing how it
seems to stretch far through the ground ]

Yogi: What is this place…?

[ The further Yogi goes down the tunnel, the more it seems to go on, and on, and on… ]

Yogi: Wow, it’s…really quiet in here…and lonely…hello?! Anyone in here?!

[ The only thing that comes back to the bear is his echo…Yogi begins to feel a little uneasy ]

Yogi: Maybe I should go back…

[ At that moment, something begins to glow in the distance, catching Yogi’s attention ]

Yogi: What on Earth…?

[ Cautiously, Yogi begins to walk toward the light, getting closer and closer until he comes out of
the tunnel…to an intersection full of tunnels stretching around the walls ]

Yogi: Uhh…

[ Suddenly, footsteps begin to echo through one of the tunnels. Yogi’s eyes dart around to see
which tunnel the noise is coming from ]

Yogi: Hello? Someone there?

[ Yogi’s attention is called to the tunnel right in front of him, out from the darkness and glowing
bright appears two green circles ]

Yogi: Uhhhh, hey, hey, hey, who might that be? Anyone I know, or…

[ Yogi trails off as out from the tunnel emerges a brown bear quite similar to himself…in fact, he
appears to be almost a direct clone of Yogi, though resembling more of an animated depiction of
his live-action counterpart ]

Yogi: Uh…oh…well, uh, didn’t expect to see myself down here…not too bad, are ya’? Hehe,
heeeeeeeh…

[ The other bear doesn’t say anything, he just continues to stare at Yogi, making him feel rather
uncomfortable ]

Yogi: I, uh…don’t suppose you-

?: Follow me.

Yogi: Uhhh…w-what?

?: Follow. Me.

[ Before Yogi can say anything else, the bear walks backwards into the tunnel from which he came.
Yogi stands in place uneasily ]

Yogi: Uhhhhh…should I go or…well, can’t be too bad, right…?

[ Very slowly, Yogi begins to walk through the tunnel and follow this mysterious stranger…the air
in the tunnel feels colder than before, and the bear is certain he can hear incoherent voices
echoing off the walls ]

Yogi: Startin’ to get reeeeeeeal creeped out here…

[ The echoing of laughter begins to ring throughout the cave. Yogi freezes in place, feeling very
unnerved ]

Yogi: H…Hello?

“Hey there, it’s Yogi Bear…”

Yogi: Who said that?!

“A-tisket, a-tasket, I wanna picnic basket…”

Yogi: Hello?! Who’s doing that?!

“I’m smarter than the average bear, yee-hee!”

Yogi: Someone shut that off!

“Smarter than the average bear, average bear, average bear…”

[ Yogi clutches his ears to drop out the echoing until it seems to stop ]

Yogi: Wha…what the…?

[ Yogi takes his paws off his ears…only to come face to face with the clone from before ]

Yogi: GAH! In the name of custard creams, don’t scare someone like…like…

[ Yogi trails off as the clone opens his mouth, revealing a set of sharp teeth and his pupils during
into those of clock handles ]

“Hmmhmmhmm, smarter than the average bear, eh? Hmmhmmhmmhmmhmhmhm, you ?”

Yogi: Uhhhhh…w-what are you…?

“What am I…hmmhmmhmm, you stupid bear, I’m you, and you’re me…I’m the side of you
who’s been kept under wraps for a long time now…your true side…”

Yogi: What do you mean…true side?

“Isn’t it obvious…I’m the bear you should be…but instead, you choose to act more like the people
you detest…the hat…the collar…the tie…smarter than the average bear…calling yourself one
should be an insult…”
Yogi: H-Hey, where do you get off speaking to me like that?!

“A fat, selfish idiot , that’s where…but of course…you’d never think of yourself as such…not
when your mind is clouded by arrogance and greed…you want everything delivered in the palm of
your hand, seeking fortune that so few are able to obtain…all to fill that gluttonous pride of
yours…very soon, it’s going to be your demise…”

Yogi: Wh…What are you talking about?

“Hmmhmmhmm…how about I show you …?”

[ A zoom goes into Yogi’s eye as a sketch of him in red is shown ]

“What I see is someone who is insecure…feeble…self-loathing…yet they try to hide it through

appearing as if they’re better than everyone around them…you crave validation from others, just so
you can take from them…all for it to go down that disgusting, undeserving gullet of yours…and
the more you get, the bigger your hubris becomes as it continues to be fed…and fed…and fed…
until…”

[ The sketch of Yogi is shown growing wider and wider until…he pops like a balloon with a black
residue splattering the real Yogi as he stares with a shell-shocked expression, mouth agape ]

“Hmmhmhmhmhmhm, you can deny it all you want, but you cannot deny the truth…soon enough,
your end will come, and soon, there will be nothing left but the remains of a worthless, pitiful,
selfish worm …”
[ Yogi’s shut eyes suddenly open and he stares up at the ceiling, looking like he was in a state of
sleep paralysis ]

Yogi: Uhhhhhhhhuhuhhhhh…

[ An owl’s hoot comes from outside the window, causing the bear to jump and cover himself with a
blanket…he nervously puts the blanket down and looks out the window ]

Yogi: Th…That, that was nothing, definitely nothing, just a dream, just a dream, dream, dream,
dream, happy thoughts… please …

[ Yogi quivers under the covers as the shot pans out from his room ]

[ The scene transitions to the next morning as Boo Boo and Cindy are shown walking through the
park, passing by Mami and Kyoko ]

Boo Boo: …Oh, hey, is that Yogi?

[ The back of Yogi’s head can be seen as he sits on a bench ]

Cindy: Oh yeah, there he is.

[ As the two get closer to the fellow bruin, they notice that something appears off about their
companion. Yogi is staring dead ahead, looking as if he’d seen a ghost ]

Boo Boo: Hey, Yogi…Yogi? Yogi…are you okay?

[ Yogi just murmurs incoherently ]

Cindy: Yogi? Hello? [ whistles and snaps her fingers in front of his face ] Earth to Yogi Bear?

Yogi: Wha-Huh? Oh, it’s just you two, thank God .

Boo Boo: Uhhhhh, yeah…is everything okay, Yogi?

Yogi: Oh, yeah, yeah, it’s fine, it’s fine, juuuuust peachy.

Cindy: Oooooookay then…

Yogi: [ clears throat ] Listen, Boo Boo, I’m sorry about what happened yesterday. I shouldn’t have
lashed out at you like I did.

Boo Boo: It’s okay, Yogi, I don’t hold it against you.

Yogi: I just, I’m…truly sorry for yesterday…

Boo Boo: Well…I forgive you, Yogi…but for real, are you sure you’re okay?

Yogi: What I’ve got isn’t important right now, I wanna make it up to you, Boob. Whatta ya’ say,
how about I treat us to lunch, your choice?

Boo Boo: Uh, s-sure, Yogi, whatever you say?

Yogi: Hey, Cindy, you can come to join us if you wish.

Cindy: Eh, couldn’t hurt I suppose.

Yogi: Riiiight, right…

[ As Yogi begins to lead the two down the path, his mind goes back to the nightmare, and the
visuals flooding into his head as the camera pans over to a hole in the ground…before a pair of
eyes flicker twice ]

Character Guide:

Yogi Bear, Boo Boo Bear, Cindy Bear - The Yogi Bear Show

Charlie Barkin, Itchy, Lance - All Dogs Go To Heaven (1989)

Colleen - Road Rovers

Blossom, Bubbles, Buttercup, Professor Utonium - The Powerpuff Girls

Bolt, Mittens - Bolt (2008)

Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Petunia Pig - Looney Tunes

Cinderella - Cinderella (1950)

Copper - The Fox and the Hound (1981)

Derpy Hooves, Doctor Whooves - My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic

Fenneko, Ookami - Aggretsuko

Knuckles, Shadow, Rouge - Sonic the Hedgehog

Kyoko Sakura, Mami Tomoe - Puella Magi Madoka Magica

Marie, Toulouse, Berlioz - The Aristocats (1970)

Oliver - Oliver and Company (1988)

Patch, Dylan, Dolly, Mooch, Two-Tone, Dipstick, Whizzer - 101 Dalmatians (1961)/101
Dalmatians: The Series/101 Dalmatian Street

Salem Saberhagen - Sabrina the Teenage Witch

Scooby-Doo, Shaggy Rogers, Scrappy-Doo - Scooby-Doo

Molly, Nia, Rheneas, Sir Handel, Rex, Bert, Trevor - Thomas and Friends
 Omnipresence

Omnipresence

[ The scene opens with a hallway, lockers on either side, dimly lit with the roof's lights fluctuating
in brightness, buzzing and flickering. The echo of footsteps breaks the silence of the corridor,
cutting to a pair of legs walking down the hall, a lone figure in the empty space. The view from
behind views that of a tall lupine figure, silhouetted through the dim hallway. It switches to a
frontal view as the camera pans up the slacks to a uniform top and finally reveals Legosi in full,
walking aimlessly through the hall as his shoes are the only noise heard throughout the area. The
lights above the cyan-furred wolf flicker on and off as he looks up…he stops in place as the
corridor becomes silent…that is until another set of footsteps can be heard…Legosi is frozen in
place as he slowly looks back ]

Legosi: …Hello?

[ The only thing that comes back is the wolf’s echo and the footsteps continuing. That is until he
sees the silhouette of another person at the far end of the hallway. Legosi pauses abruptly ]

Legosi: H-Hello?!

[ The figure doesn’t move…a light flashes above them, revealing their back. Legosi holds his
tongue as the appearance is oddly familiar, a golden hue with spots on its back, and tall brown
antlers atop its head…the figure’s head turns at a 180 rotation, practically like an owl with a mask
covering its mouth…Legosi’s body runs cold as the figure stares at him ]

Legosi: M…Melon…?

[ The gazelle-leopard hybrid has now fully turned around, and a black mask is covering their
mouth…they slowly pull it down…a twisted, sinister grin morphs across their face ]

Melon: Legosi…you can’t run away from me…

Legosi: …S-Stay back!

Melon: You and me…have some unfinished business…

Legosi: We…We have nothing left between us! You don’t have anything left!

Melon: Oh…is that so…? Because…neither do you…if I can’t have what you do…then you won’t
have it either…

Legosi: Wh…What the hell are you talking about?!

Melon: Hmmhmmhmhmhmhmhm, how about I show you …?

[ Melon snaps his fingers and from behind him, several figures pop up on death beds, covered up
by blankets with their feet sticking out and a tag on their toes. Legosi stares at the spectacle aghast
]
Legosi: Aaaah…what…what did you-

Melon: The same thing I’ve done with everyone else who’s crossed my path…they needed to be
shown their place and so…they fell into my pocket…one by one, their bodies dropped,
hmmhmmhmm, truly a beautiful sight…[ sighs ] All these perfect specimen…lucky to be born with
normalcy…not like us…you know...as a hybrid, it’s not easy to ‘fit in’ with society…they treat us
like the lowest form of trash and then leave us for dead…I would know, so I did the deed before
they could…sooooooo satisfying were the bloodcurdling screams as I ripped into their very
beings…unable to beg for mercy as their lives flashed before their eyes…and yet, change never
came my way…in that case…I’ll just have to keep… tck , adding more to the pile…

Legosi: And what does that have to do with me?

Melon: Well…do any of these faces look familiar to you?

Legosi: What…?

[ As if on cue, the covers pull away, revealing the heads of the victims…Legosi’s eyes widen as he
sees their faces; Louis, Haru, Juno, Jack, Bill, Pina, Tao, Kibi…all with their eyes blacked out and
their mouths open ]

Legosi: Wha…What did you-

Melon: Peaceful, aren’t they…no longer needing to fear for their lives…because I’ve taken the
lights out of them…tsk, tsk, such fools, they were all destined for failure…pride…lust…greed…
envy…wrath…sloth…such is the fate for those born with privilege…not like us…

Legosi: …What do you mean ‘us’?

Melon: Well, let’s have a little think about that…you and I are hybrids…I’m a cross between
gazelle and a leopard and you’re a wolf with Komodo blood in you…we could make something
beautiful together, you and I…ridding the world of those that have wronged our kind…treated us
like scum from birth, and relishing in our deserved vengeance…

Legosi: Melon, I…no, NO! I refuse to comply with your sick ideals! Your plan is bullshit !

Melon: Oh , is it now…well, that sucks for you, doesn’t it…because…if you won’t join me…
then, you’ll have to join them…hmmhmmhmm, the sound of your screams would be music to my
ears…if I were a musician, I’d compose everyone I’ve heard into a note sheet.

Legosi: Well…consider me out of your plans then, because I will never join you…

Melon: Oh, what a pity…so, the noble wolf falls like the rest…from my evil bitch of a mother to
the hapless patients to you…well…let’s just say I came prepared…

[ Melon takes his right hand from behind and produces a syringe needle ]

Melon: Hooooooo, what a shame…we could both get what we want…but…some people wanna
do it the hard way…

Legosi: S-Stay back! I’m warning you!

Melon: Hehe, and where are you gonna go…don’t you know you can’t escape me…
[ Melon’s voice distorts as his eyes become spirals, blood begins to drip from his mouth and
Legosi feels the whole room starting to spin around. Legosi’s eyes spin as the room keeps going
around and around and around and around before he tries to run away, the hallway becoming a
flashing display of lights. At one point, a figure resembling Riz appears, first in his normal
appearance, and then in a flash in his feral state, reaching out for Legosi’s neck ]

Legosi: Gah!

[ Another flash shows Chief Lion pointing a pistol in the lupine’s direction. A shot goes off as
Legosi continues to run down the spiraling corridor, looking all around for a way out ]

“There’s no escape…no escape…”

[ Legosi finds himself seeing flashes of past events, from clutching onto Haru, his duel with Bill on
stage, Kibi’s arms being ripped off, Tao’s look of pure terror, Riz attacking him in the shower
room, Louis commanding him to rid him of his mark before it cuts to Melon’s face, smiling wide
and venomous as he morphs into Legosi staring back at himself ]

“Aren’t you tired of being nice… don’t you wanna go apeshit ?”

[ “Legosi” opens his mouth revealing his sharp teeth as his eyes glow red ]

Legosi: Guh!

[ Legosi finds himself in bed, breathing heavily as he looks anxiously around the room ]

Legosi: Huh…huh…not again…

[ The cyan wolf sighs as he lays back down on the pillow and tries to go back to sleep, the shot
panning over to the clock reading 4:36…it transitions to it reading 8:59 before it goes to 9:00
sounding the alarm to wake Legosi up…the lupine slowly opens his eyes and sighs ]

Legosi: [ yawns ] Getting up…never easy, is it?

[ Legosi slowly pulls himself out of bed and sits on the mattress as he puts his fingers between his
eyes ]

Legosi: God, that same dream…why is it that whenever I try to move on from traumatic events, it
always follows me…? Can I never have a moment of peace?

[ The scene cuts to Legosi having changed into his casual attire and setting out onto the street. As
he walks along, passing by Raven and Starfire, he concentrates on the concrete sidewalk and how
it seems to stretch on for ages…as he looks ahead, he notices the path stretching far off into the
distance ]

Legosi: What the…?

[ The lupine’s vision morphs into that of the dream he had last night, the endless hallway before
the visuals of Chief Lion, Riz, and Melon replay in his head ]

Legosi: No! GET OUT!

?: Are you alright?

Legosi: HUH?!
[ The visuals cease as it transitions to Duchess looking at Legosi with concern ]

Duchess: Is everything alright?

Legosi: I…I, sorry, I just…thought I saw something…

[ Legosi proceeds to speedwalk to avoid the awkwardness of the situation ]

Duchess: He didn’t look too good…

[ Legosi passes by Angelina and Tiger walking in the opposite direction and stops next to a
lamppost ]

Legosi: Oh, god, why did I do that…? I just can’t stop thinking about that damn dream…and it’s
not the first time…

[ Legosi closes his eyes as he leans against the lamppost…and his expression becomes more
anxious as he hears the sounds of his dream replaying in his head ]

Legosi: Uh…errrrr…

[ A shrill whistle shocks him out of his distracted state as Spencer passes over the crossing, with
Nicole, Homura, Madoka, Choo-Choo, Fancy-Fancy, Ding, and Silver ready to cross over to the
other side. Legosi sighs as he tries to walk alongside the other in a normal fashion ]

Legosi: [ thinking ] I need to speak with someone…I wonder if Louis has been having the same
dreams…that’s an odd thing to wish…no, no, not like that…oh, I talk to myself too much…

[ As luck would have it, Louis is sitting down on a bench, drinking a cup of coffee while silently
looking down at a book ]

Louis: Hmmmm…

[ The deer briefly looks up…and then looks up again to see Legosi approaching him ]

Louis: He’s got that look in his eye…

Legosi: Oh, Louis, thank God I found you.

Louis: Hmph, not surprising, you come to me quite often when you get all emotional.

Legosi: Still as blunt as ever, I see.

Louis: It’s a knack…so, I take it you have business to discuss?

Legosi: Uh…yeah…

Louis: Hmm…sit down.

[ Legosi sits on the right side of the bench as Louis shifts to make room for him ]

Louis: Right then, care to explain your appearance? You look as if you’ve not been sleeping.

Legosi: Weeeeeell, that’s kind of the reason I wanted to speak with you. But tell me if this sounds
awkward.
Louis: Very well, proceed.

Legosi: Okay, so…I’ve been having these…dreams lately, and I don’t know what they mean.

Louis: And what’s in these dreams?

Legosi: Well…I find myself in this hallway and then I see Melon, and then I see all these dead
bodies and relapses of the past…you were among the dead…

Louis: …

Legosi: …Louis?

Louis: …Have you considered the effects of PTSD?

Legosi: Well…perhaps that’s it, I mean, we’ve gone through enough trauma to last a lifetime…

Louis: Speaking of which…I seem to be having similar instances…

Legosi: Wait, really?

Louis: You know where I came from, don’t you?

Legosi: Um…yes? I think you told me it was…

Louis: The market…I’ve been seeing myself back there…back in the chains, behind those bars…
that damn mark on my foot…only this time…the cell was larger, and I wasn’t alone in it…

[ The background behind Louis changes as he speaks, transitioning from the city to the silhouettes
of bars in front of him against a dark brown wall ]

…There were others around me, hanging on the walls like fresh meat, their bodies so starved you
could see their bones…for something all in my head, it felt like I was reliving my past, only there
was no one to take me this time…

[ Several decrepit bodies hang on the walls, their mouths open and their eyes blacked out, all while
Louis is bounded by his own chains ]

And then I saw something in the cell right across from me…whatever it was, its eyes glowed red…
I felt as if the gaze could melt right through the bars…and then…

[ Louis pauses as the background returns to normal ]

Legosi: …And then?

Louis: It’s…hard to say…something grabbed me from behind and pulled me through the wall…
and when I looked down, there were two arms on either side of me…one brown and one golden…

Legosi: Oh…what do you think it means?

Louis: …I think our past is catching up with us…and even when we think we’ve left it behind,
we’ll never truly escape it…

Legosi: …Perhaps. I just wish…I could…

Louis: I know I’m not one for sentiment, but…[ sighs ]...if this continues, I’ll be a shoulder to lean
on…

Legosi: And I’ll do the same for you?

Louis: Don’t get cocky, I don’t break as easily as you do.

Legosi: Well, not unless you get all aggressive.

Louis: Which is only reserved for necessary circumstance…

Legosi: …You know, I’m not sure if I say it enough, but I do appreciate your company. This might
sound corny to you, but I really do mean it.

Louis: Hmmm…well, someone has to keep you in check, don’t they?

Legosi: Much as someone needs to keep you from going off the deep end.

Louis: …Touche.

Legosi: Even so, I just want a decent night’s sleep, I’d rather not see repeat horror whenever I shut
my eyes…perhaps…

Louis: What are you looking at me for…?

Legosi: …Louis, may I sleep over at your place?

[ Louis visibly pauses mid-drinking as if Legosi had asked him a really stupid question ]

Louis: Excuse me?

Legosi: I just want to see if anything changes sleeping next to another person.

Louis: That’s an odd thing to ask someone. And why me in particular, I’m sure Haru or Jack
would take the offer in an instant.

Legosi: Well, I can’t exactly ask Haru for the same reason you wouldn’t ask Juno.

Louis: Oh…I suppose there’s that. Then again, I wouldn’t have asked her anyway.

Legosi: Plus, Jack messaged me saying he’ll be in Amber until tomorrow, so you’re my closest
bet.

Louis: I see…

Legosi: You seem oddly hesitant.

Louis: Nonsense, you can stay as you wish.

[ Louis closes his eyes ]

Louis: [ thinking ] “Goddamnit, you’d better not freak.”

[ The scene cuts to Bill recounting a story to Tao, Kibi, and Pina, all having sat down at a cafe
while Beryl and Nehelenia sit at one table, Brain and Spook sit at another, and then another is
occupied by Sayaka, Kyoko, and Mami. Jenny and Ace pass by the cafe as he speaks ]

Tao: And what did she say?

Bill: Well, she told me I was the Paris Hilton of the Drama Class…women are hard to please
sometimes.

Pina: Or you’re just bad at pick-up lines.

Bill: Oh, really? And this is coming from you; the king of cads.

Pina: And yet, I’ve reportedly gotten more action than you…unless you count the shower room.

Bill: Christ, you’re a horny bastard.

Pina: Hmmhmmhmm, I try.

Kibi: Before we delve into Pina’s fantasies, how about we shift to something a little less
inappropriate?

Pina: Why yes, how about the fact you’ve been recovering better than I expected? Can you still
feel in those arms?

Kibi: Ah well, just a few stitches were required, nothing too serious.

Tao: [ nervously ] Yeeeeeah, hehe, all good now…

Pina: It surprises me, really. The lengths which medical science has reached these days.

Tao: That’s nice, real nice, can we move on from this topic?

Pina: What’s got you so anxious?

Bill: You know he doesn’t like being reminded of ”that”.

Tao: [ murmuring ] It, it was an accident, just an accident, I didn’t mean it, I’d never-

[ The background darkens as Tao has a mental relapse of the “incident” between him and Kibi ]

Kibi: Tao? Tao?

[ The background reverts to normal as Tao suddenly comes back into reality ]

Tao: Wha-huh?

Kibi: You kinda blacked out there for a moment.

Tao: Oh…I see…sorry, I just…never mind, it’s not important.

Pina: Hmm…in that case, I suppose I should apologize for bringing up any bad blood between us,
and…oh, that was probably a poor choice of words.

Tao: Uhhhhhh…
Kibi: Tao, are you alright?

Tao: I…I need to go, right now!

[ The black panther abruptly gets up from his seat ]

Bill: Wha, hold on!

Pina: What are you-

[ Before anyone can say anything else, Tao quickly leaves the table, passing in between Hershey
and Lupe ]

Kibi: Wait! Tao-ooooh…excuse me, you two.

[ Kibi gets up from his table and goes after Tao, leaving Bill and Pina at a loss for words ]

Pina: …Well, that was rather unexpected.

Bill: Great, ya’ scared him off.

Pina: I said I was sorry. You heard it.

[ At that moment, Legosi and Louis pass by the cafe and stop before the tiger and sheep ]

Louis: How ironic, we just saw Tao and Kibi rush by just now. Was it any of your doing?

Bill: Don’t look at me.

Pina: Hmmm, guilty as charged, though it wasn’t for my own pleasure.

Legosi: And I thought making people run away was Bill’s job.

Bill: Watch it, Legosi.

Louis: Yes, I don’t want to have to break up another fight between you two, need I remind you of
what happened the last time?

[ Legosi and Bill sweatdrop as they remember the aftermath of their fight on stage, Louis had
given them a lashing they’d never forget ]

Legosi: Uhhhhhhh…

Bill: Yeeeeeeah…

Legosi: [ clears throat ] Anyway, besides that, how are things?

Bill: Not sure if “sunny” is the right word, but I suppose in typical fashion, things were calm and
then they escalated…happens a lot with us.

Pina: My, my, Legosi, you look-

Legosi: Like I haven’t slept for days, I know. It’s just a lot of background noise in my head at the
moment.
Bill: Like what? Had one too many rabbit fantasies come back to haunt you?

Legosi: Not as many sheep fantasies for you, I’m sure.

Bill: Eh!

Pina: Ooooooooh.

Bill: You’re an ass.

Legosi: You’re a bigger one.

Bill: I’ve got a bigger one. You need to catch up back there.

Louis: Mind not humoring Pina’s fantasies?

Pina: Oh, nonono, keep talking, I wanna savor this.

Legosi: [ sighs ] Well, good to see you two haven’t changed much.

Bill: Heh, same here…get better soon, won’t you?

Legosi: Yeeeeah…well, I suppose I can appreciate that…

[ The scene cuts to later in the day as Legosi and Louis are seen walking down the street, passing
by Galaxia, Honest John, and Gideon walking in the opposite direction, while Johnny leans
against a wall with a toothpick on the side of his mouth ]

Legosi: You know, I like the streets at dusk…

Louis: I prefer the daytime, as I’ve heard, there’s less of a risk for someone to jump you…

Legosi: Yeeeeeeah, funny that, hehe, ehhhhhh…EH!

Louis: What?

[ Legosi points to the other end of the street as Haru and Juno are seen walking together ]

Juno: It wasn’t that I thought myself inadequate for the position, I just didn’t like the company I’d
be working with.

Haru: I suppose it’s not hard to see why when appearances are such an important factor.

Juno: Well, I just want people to recognize me for my ideas, not just for my looks, is that so hard
to accomplish?

Haru: At the very least, I’ve not heard any tell of you needing to strip down for a group of horny
old men.

Juno: Oh right, didn’t yoooooooou…never mind.

Haru: Yeah, it wasn’t pleasant, to say the least…but at least the ringleader got shot through the
head, so I got something good out of it.
Juno: Oh, look, it’s the man himself.

Haru: Pardon?

[ Juno points and Haru looks in said direction, seeing Legosi and Louis on the other side of the
street as Sayaka, Kyoko, and Mami pass by them ]

Haru: Oh…

Legosi: Heeeeey…

Haru: …Well, you seem to be doing alright.

Legosi: Yeah…never better, hehe, heeeeeh…

Louis: And I see you’re doing well, aren’t you?

Juno: Oh, me? Of course I am, thank you for noticing.

[ From behind Juno and Haru, Nick and Judy pass by and the fox puts his paw in a whispering
gesture to the grey rabbit ]

Nick: Talk about a real awkward situation.

[ Judy gives Nick a coy nudge ]

Judy: Stop it, you’re being rude.

Legosi: I see you two have been getting along.

Haru: Well, it’s the better alternative to being at each other’s throats.

Louis: Or in some cases, each other’s mouths, isn’t that right, Legosi?

Legosi: [ blushes ] Uh, yeeeeah…

Juno: So, you two had any brushes with disaster lately?

Legosi: Physically, no. Mentally, yes.

Haru: I see…

Legosi: Then again, I suppose it’s nothing new to us…well, most of us, you could say…I wonder
how Jack’s getting on…

[ The scene cuts to the door of a changing room being open as Jack steps out of it ]

Jack: [ sighs ] I hope this works…

[ The Labrador passes through the hallway before coming to the main entrance. On the other side
is a hot spring with steam covering the area, a small waterfall pours down into one of the pools,
while several rocks hang above the water around the pools ]

Jack: Well, it looks peaceful enough…time to take a dip…

[ The canine dips his toes inside of the water, shuddering as the sudden warmth shoots up his body,
but he gradually eases into the pool ]

Jack: Oh, ooooh…haaaaaaa…that’s nice…

[ Jack closes his eyes as he lets the warmth spread around him, his mind begins to drift, thinking
back to Legosi…a still from their past appears, showing the two in their youth before it cuts back
to reality ]

Jack: Hmmm…I should have brought you along…you’re always so tense lately…or am I being
too needy…?

[ Jack looks around to see if anyone is listening in. Nearby, Akela is sitting on one end of a pool
while Robin and Beast Boy are sitting on the side of another, Cyborg nearby resting on one of the
deck chairs. Further right, Dongwa is resting in one of the pools while Ronno comes up behind
him ]

Jack: Ah…still would have been nice to have some company…I really should help him more
often…I hope he’s doing alright…

[ The steam in the air swirls upward into the sky as it cuts to nightfall. By this point, everyone has
gone to bed, including Legosi and Louis who are sleeping on opposite sides. The wolf begins to stir
as his expression becomes anxious ]

Legosi: Hmm…errrr…

[ The shot focuses in on one of Legosi’s eyes as he continues to mumble in his sleep…until it opens
and he finds himself walking through the same hallway as before…his shoes echoing around the
walls and lockers and the lights flickering above him ]

Louis: Hmmmm…

[ Louis looks behind to hear Legosi’s mumbling. The scene then cuts back to the dreamscape as
Legosi continues to walk down the path before one of the doors to his left opens…he pauses as he
turns his head to look into it…in a flash, Chief Lion appears in the doorway, holding a pistol and
aiming at the lupine’s mouth. Legosi immediately runs off as a shot is fired…another door opens
on his right…Riz appears with a calm expression…that once innocent face and that smile only
makes Legosi feel uneasy…the brown bear offers a paw to the lupine…only for his claws to
unsheathe…and tears begin to trickle down his face as it morphs into that of his feral state ]

Legosi: Guh!

[ Legosi’s unconscious body becomes tenser before Louis reaches a paw to his back. Back in the
dream world, Legosi’s feet are shown running as fast as they can through all the twists and turns
in the hallway. He finally stops to see if anyone is following him…as the lupine turns around,
Melon appears in front of him, causing Legosi to freeze in place. His eyes stare back into the
gazelle-leopard hybrid’s as he holds the syringe in hand…the background becomes darker and
darker…until suddenly, Legosi feels something behind him…only this time, it’s not unpleasant…in
reality, Louis wraps his arms around Legosi in a tender fashion…the lupine’s uneasy breathes
begin to subside as he starts to relax…cutting back to the dream realm, Legosi gives a sigh of relief
before it transitions back into reality…the lupine opens his eyes gingerly and looks back to see
Louis holding him ]

Legosi: …Thank you.

Louis: Hmm? Uh…[ sighs ]...of course…and you’re welcome…

[ Legosi closes his eyes once more as he feels more comfortable than before, Louis closes his eyes
as well taking in the lupine’s soft fur…for a moment, all is peaceful between the two…that is until
a shadow from outside the window moves…as it cuts back inside of the bedroom, the shot hovers
over the sleeping wolf and deer…before the background darkens around them and the two are sent
spiraling into a vortex of shadows, going around, and around, and around… ]

Tao: Guh!

[ Tao stands up abruptly, his eyes darting around…a POV shot searches around his room before it
cuts back to the black panther putting a paw on his forehead ]

Tao: [ sighs ] I need help…

Character Guide:

Legosi, Louis, Haru, Juno, Jack, Bill, Pina, Tao, Kibi, Melon, Riz, Ibuki, Oguma, Chief Lion -
Beastars

Duchess - The Aristocats (1970)

Nick Wilde, Judy Hopps - Zootopia (2016)

Ace Hart - Dog City

Akela - The Jungle Book (1967)

Angelina Mouseling - Angelina Ballerina (2002)

Choo-Choo, Fancy-Fancy, Spook, Brain - Top Cat

Ding-a-Ling Wolf - Hokey Wolf

Dongwa Miao - Sagwa the Chinese Siamese Cat

Homura Akemi, Madoka Kaname, Sayaka Miki, Kyoko Sakura, Mami Tomoe - Puella Magi
Madoka Magica

Honest John, Gideon - Pinnochio (1940)

Jenny Wakeman - My Life as a Teenage Robot

Johnny Bravo - Johnny Bravo

Queen Beryl, Queen Nehelenia, Galaxia - Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon

Robin, Beast Boy, Raven, Starfire, Cyborg - Teen Titans

Ronno - Bambi (1942)/Bambi II (2006)

Silver the Hedgehog, Nicole the Lynx, Lupe the Wolf, Hershey the Cat - Sonic the Hedgehog

Tiger - An American Tail (1986)

Spencer - Thomas and Friends

 Nightmares

Nightmares

[ The scene opens with a shot of the night sky as it pans down on the quiet city…it transitions to a
shot of a lonely alley with a white light shining at the end of it…from the light steps a silhouette
before it cuts to the figure’s hand…a once unsheathed paw turns into sharp nails with an almost
metallic flick of the wrist. A close-up shot of the figure’s mouth is shown, a neutral expression
slowly morphing into a wicked, toothy grin, teeth sharp as razors. It cuts to a shot of Angelina
suddenly appearing against a white background…before the pan-out reveals her to be within the
entrance of a large hallway, the floor dripping wet with puddles from the leaking ceiling. The
mouse runs through the corridor as if something is chasing her, suddenly pausing and her head
turns to look both ways ]

Angelina: Wh…Where am I…?

“ Angelina…Angelina… ”
[ Angelina gasps upon hearing her name from a mysterious voice ]

Angelina: H…Hello? Is someone there…?

“ Angelina…Angelina… ”

[ Angelina quickly heads off to the right where she finds herself surrounded by machinery, large
boilers, and smoke emitting from the pipes, the sound of metallic clanks echoing around her. As she
crosses over a bridge, the camera pans down to the lower deck as blue smoke billows below ]

Angelina: Hello…hello?!

[ The only response Angelina gets is her echo coming back to her ]

Angelina: What is this place…?

[ Angelina gasps as a brush of wind sweeps behind her ]

Angelina: Wh…Whoever you are…what do you want…?

[ Angelina backs up as the metal underneath her creaks and groans ]

Angelina: Oh god…huh!

[ Angelina looks back to see that a furnace is off to her left…the flames glow ominously as if she
had entered the depths of Hell ]

Angelina: What…

[ The mouse’s silhouette glows against the furnace as she is seen taking a few steps forward…as
she does, her shoes begin to drip a red substance…and the flames turn into ribbons as they swirl
around her ]

Angelina: I…
[ Through the ribbons, Angelina makes out a vision, a silhouette of a ballerina pirouetting in front
of a large crowd. Upon closer inspection, the silhouette morphs into Angelina in its place ]

Angelina: It’s finally happened…I’m a star…

[ Just as she says this, the audience morphs into clones of Angelina ]

“I’m a star…the only star…I don’t need anyone…”

[ The real Angelina’s eyes dart around the stage ]

Angelina: Wait, I’m not…

[ The clones circle the stage as Angelina finds the room spinning around her ]

“I’m the star…the only star…”

[ Visuals of Alice, William, Henry, Miss Lilly, Angelina’s mother, and father disappear in front of
her ]

Angelina: No! Come back! Don’t leave me…!

[ The ribbons of fire dance around the visuals as Angelina finds herself spiraling into an endless
cycle. In a flash, Angelina is revealed to be in her bed, breathing heavily and moaning fearfully. A
black shadow looms over on the ceiling before it creeps through it and the scene transitions to a
shot of Blitz posing in front of a mirror ]

Blitz: Mein Gott, you’re a handsome stud, aren’t you?

[ Blitz’s reflection talks back to him as he poses ]

“Oh, yes, you’re so beautiful…on the outside…”

Blitz: Aaaah…what?

“Because on the inside…you’re hideous …”

[ Blitz’s reflection morphs into a silhouette, voice distorting, and a scar running through his left
eye ]

Blitz: W-What?!

“Don’t you see…who could ever find someone like you worthy of their attention…it’s no wonder
you talk to me…everyone else can see through the vanity…that’s all there is to you…you’re not
strong…fast…dependable…you wish you were someone great…not a pitiful waste of space…”

[ Through the mirror, a visual of Colleen appears ]

Colleen: “What’s your name again? Blinky…Bunko…Blister…?”

[ Every mispronunciation bounces off the ground like shattering glass. Hunter then appears as
Blitz’s reflection ]

Hunter: “You want to be perfect…you just want to be me…I’m everything you want to be…”

Blitz: W-What! No, stop it! STOP!

[ Blitz clutches his ears to tune out the taunts ringing in them ]

Colleen: “Pathetic…”

Hunter: “Useless…”

Colleen: “Worthless…”

Hunter: “Ugly…”

Blitz: GODDAMN IT, STOP!!!

[ Suddenly, another figure morphs in the mirror…Exile ]

Blitz: E…Exile?

[ The husky only stares through the mirror with a look of disappointment on his face ]

Exile: “I cannot undo mistakes…but I can forget about them…”

Blitz: F…Forget? What are you…?

[ Exile’s eyes begin to glow ]

Blitz: N-No, NO! PLEASE! DON’T!!!

[ The Doberman’s words fall on deaf ears as the husky shatters the mirror with his eyes ]

Blitz: EXILE!!! Nooooohohohoho…

[ Blitz falls to the ground, seeing the shards of glass on the ground ]

Blitz: Please, pleeeeeease…don’t forget about…me…

“Hmmhmmhmm, why so sad…you don’t need them…you don’t need anyone…but me …”

[ Blitz suddenly feels a pair of hands on his shoulders, looking back to see his reflection in physical
form ]

“Why waste your time trying to appease those that aren’t worth your time…they’ll never
understand you, nor would they want to…”

Blitz: That…that’s not true!

“Oh, is that right… well , try telling that to the real you…”

[ The broken shards suddenly piece themselves back together and Blitz sees himself; now with red
pupils, long black claws unsheathed, and the scars running down his eye. In the background are
the silhouetted remains of Hunter, Colleen, and Exile laying on the ground ]

“All the times you were put down, all the times they ridiculed and made you feel worthless…it
was all a matter of time before they discovered the monster within…and they paid dearly…”

Blitz: No…no, that can’t be me, I would neva’-!

“You WOULD! You know you want to…you want to rip the lights out of their miserable lives…
that way, no one will make you feel powerless…because anyone who stands in your way will be
cut up and left to rot !”

[ The reflection’s arms suddenly come out and grab Blitz by his own ]

Blitz: Gah! Let go!

“Don’t struggle, you can’t escape the truth !”

Blitz: No, I won’t! I won’t! I WON’T!!!

[ Blitz is pulled through the mirror as a flash lights up over the scene, cutting to Blitz whimpering
in his sleep. Exile is sleeping next to him as the shot pans over to the husky, mumbling in his sleep
as it transitions to Exile walking through a void ]

Exile: What is this place…HUH!

[ In the distance, Blitz can be seen hanging on a wall, bounded by chains, his body motionless ]

Exile: Blitz!

[ Exile rushes over to the Doberman, only to come in contact with an invisible wall that knocks him
back ]

Exile: GAH! What the-?!

[ Exile stands up and tries to reach Blitz again, but the invisible wall keeps holding him back ]

“Ah-ah-aaaaah, where do you think you’re going?”

Exile: What? Who say that?! Show self!

“Oh? But don’t you know, I’m all around you…here…there…everywhere…”

Exile: Chto za…what sick game is this?!

“Ooooooh, not a game…just helping you avoid a mistake…”

Exile: Mistake? What are you talking about?!

“You weren’t going to help him , were you?”

Exile: Of course I was!

“Hmmhmmhmm, isn’t that ironic…why help someone you hate?”

Exile: Hate? I don’t hate him!

“Ooooh, I think you do…after all, you always say he’s weird…”
Exile: Bu-that was long time ago! I no think that way anymore!

“I sense denial…you never liked him…you always thought him as weak…worthless… weird boy
…”

Exile: I know what I said, but-!

“I know what you really want for him…”

[ Suddenly, a ring of fire surrounds Blitz, Exile watches in pure shock ]

Exile: Wh-What are you doing?!

“I’m only showing what you want…”

Exile: No! I don’t want this! Blitz! BLITZ!

[ At that moment, a tall wall of fire surrounds the Doberman, engulfing him in an inferno. Exile
bangs on the wall in horror ]

Exile: NOOOOOOO!!!

[ As soon as the flames clear, all that’s left is a pile of ash and smoldered chains…Exile pounds on
the floor ]

Exile: No…no, no, no, NOOOOOO!!!

“Hmmhmmhmm, haaaaaaa…hahahahahahaha!”

Exile: You…I’ll KILL YOU!!!

“Not before I kill you …”

[ At that moment, rings of ice and snow swirl around Exile, wrapping around his body and holding
him in place…the ice chains begin to squeeze him as he looks down to see the abyss below him ]

“How fitting…you’ll go somewhere nice and peaceful… all alone …just like you want it…”

[ Exile’s body is then flung into the abyss as he screams, the shot closing in on his eye as his
sleeping body is shown, showing visible signs of discomfort…the shot pans above Blitz and Exile
as the shadow slinks over them. The shadow transitions over to a garden filled with flowers, and a
marble paw picks it up, revealing the figure to be Pepe Le Pew ]

Pepe: Aaaaaah, nothing better than watching the spring flowers in full bloom. And zat is not all to
look forward to…l'odeur de l'amour…in fact, I think I will treat everyone with a flower matching
their personnalité.

[ Pepe sets off down the path and Bugs comes into view coming the other way ]

Pepe: Bonjour, Bugs, mon ami, I see you are doing good on zis lovely-

[ As if by magic, Bugs phases through Pepe as if the skunk wasn’t even there ]

Pepe: -day? What was zat…?

[ Pepe turns around to see Daffy approaching him ]

Pepe: Aaaah, Daffy, so nice to-

[ Much like Bugs, Daffy walks through Pepe, causing the Frenchman to freeze ]

Pepe: -see you…uhhh…

Daffy: Did you hear something?

Bugs: Eh, prolly just the wind, doc.

Pepe: What is going on…?

[ Just then, Porky phases through Pepe…then Sylvester…then Wile, then Marvin, then Taz, then
Foghorn, then Granny, then Lola ]

Pepe: Wha…what is happening?! Hello! Anyone?! I’m over here!

[ No one responds, they just keep walking on as if the skunk was talking into thin air. Pepe notices
them moving farther and farther away from him as the background darkens ]

Pepe: Huh? What the?!

[ Pepe finds himself surrounded by nothing but an empty void ]

Pepe: What is going on, and what is this place?

“Oh, don’t you know, this is your new home…”

Pepe: Who said that?

“Someone who…recognizes you as worthy…the only one…”

Pepe: How can I be sure if I cannot see you? Why hide yourself, unless you are shy?

“Hmmhmmhmm, always the charmer, weren’t you…it’s a shame…”

Pepe: I…am not getting ze image here…

“Oh, pardon me, let me help you with that…”

[ Pictures begin to fall from above, and Pepe notices something strange about them…in group
photos of his colleagues, the skunk becomes invisible ]

Pepe: What, what’s happening?!

“Poor Pepe…it must feel dreadful being ignored, no one paying attention to you…it’s almost as if
you…don’t even exist…”

Pepe: But…I do! I am right here! I am feeling fine as ever!

“Hmmhmmhmm, are you sure about that…because you don’t look so good…”
Pepe: What…GAH!

[ Pepe looks down to see his legs disappearing, going all the way up to his stomach ]

Pepe: My body! It’s disappearing!

“Makes sense… your type simply does not belong in this world anymore…”

Pepe: My type?! What do you mean?!

“You know…shameless, possessive, consumed by lust…there’s nowhere to go…”

[ Pepe tries to run away, but his body continues to disappear as it gets right up to his neck ]

Pepe: No! Please! Don’t take me! I’m not like that, I swear! I, I can be better! Just please, please ,
do not take me! Oh my god…NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

[ As Pepe’s body almost completely disappears, the void spirals as the scene transitions to the
skunk lying in bed, tossing around in his sleep as he murmurs in fear. An ominous echo sounds
above him as the shadows move outside the window and into the streets. The scene cuts to a shot of
an eagle flying in the air before it pans down to a dry field. Dylan crawls into view as his siblings
weaky follow on as a cavalcade ]

Dylan: Oooooh, c’mon…where’s the civilization?

Dawkins: Dylan…please…we’re so hungry…

Dante: I knew it… the end has come for us…

Dylan: No, no, we’ll be fine, I promise, we’ll find food.

Destiny: We haven’t eaten for days !

Deja Vu: I feel like I’m gonna waste away…

Dallas: I don’t know if I can carry on…

Delgado: My wheels are all rusty…it’s so hard to move…

Da Vinci: Ooooooh, there’s nothing but dry brown for miles…

Deepak: Keep calm, keep calm…nothing to worry about, just…starvation and thirst…

[ Diesel coughs as he tries to dig through the dry earth ]

Diesel: ACK! Dig, dig…[ COUGH ]...can’t dig…too dry…

Dylan: Please, stay calm, I promise we’re gonna be alright-

[ Dizzy and Dee-Dee cling onto Dylan’s legs ]

Dizzy: Dylaaaan, please…we’re starving…

Dee-Dee: We need food…

Dizzy and Dee-Dee: We want food…

Dimitri #1: [ COUGH ] I don’t think I’m gonna make it…

Dimitri #2: I ne-I need…to recharge…but…where…?

Dimitri #3: Please tell me…we found land…

D.J.: [ COUGH ] Man, this ain’t swish…

[ A small, weak coughing comes from Dorothy, the smallest pup barely holding on ]
Dorothy: Baba…

[ Dorothy falls to the ground in exhaustion ]

Dylan: Dorothy!

[ Dorothy coughs meekly as Dylan tries to reach her, only for the pup’s eyes to show X’s ]

Dylan: NO! Dorothy! Stay with me!

[ Suddenly, D.J. and Delgado drop to the ground with similar looks in their eyes ]

Dylan: D.J.! Delgado!

[ The Dimitri trio along with Dallas, Destiny, and Deja Vu fall one by one ]

Dylan: Triplets! Waitwaitwait! I-I’ll get you food, just-!

[ Diesel, Dante, Dawkins, Da Vinci, and Deepak are shown lying on the ground, Dizzy and Dee-
Dee meekly try to reach up ]

Dizzy: Dylan…you said you would take care of us…

Dee-Dee: You said you would find us food…

Dylan: Nononono, wait, wait! I can fix this, I promise, I can fix this! Just stay with me!

[ Dylan tries to come over to his siblings and step-siblings as a crowd of Dalmatian pups begins to
drop like flies all around him ]

Dylan: No! Please! Stay with me! I promise, you’ll be fine! I can fix this! I will, I will! I’ll fix it!
I’ll fix it!

[ The crowd spirals as Dylan tries to pick up Deepak and Dante ]

Dylan: Don’t leave me, don’t leave me! I’ll fix it, I can fix it! I’m fixing, I’m fixing, I’ll fix, I’ll
fix!!!

[ As the sea of Dalmatians swirls and spins around Dylan, his eyes become spirals ]

Dylan: I’ll f-I’ll f-I’ll fix it! I’ll fix it! I can fix it, I CAN FIX IT!!! STAY WITH ME!!! STAY
WITH MEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!

[ Dylan’s vision spirals out of control as the pups continue to drop in front of him. The shot closes
in on his eye as it comes back to reality, the Dalmatian murmuring and whimpering in his sleep…
he isn’t the only one as the shot transitions through the wall. It cuts to a large crowd gathered in a
stadium as a figure comes to the end of a skate ramp ]

“Welcome, you fans of adrenaline! Welcome, one and all, to the skateboard championship! We
have long-running champion; Dolly Dalmatian, about to perform her signature move on the largest
ramp in the world!”

[ Dolly looks down at the cheering crowd with a wave ]

Dolly: Heeeeey! Dolly’s in the house and ready to win, yo!

[ Dolly puts her skateboard down, readies herself, and then whooshes down the ramp. The crowd
cheers as she swishes along her path before going up the top of the ramp and into the air ]

Dolly: Haha! I’m the queen of the ramp!

[ As Dolly looks down, expecting to come back to the surface, she notices that the platform is much
higher off the ground than she thought ]

Dolly: Uh, am I still going up? Wait, I AM!

[ Dolly tries to reach down, but she only keeps rising in the air ]

Dolly: GEH! Help! HELP! Get me down!

[ Dolly continues to rise until she’s reached the stars above. She looks down to see the Earth below
her and gasps ]

Dolly: Oh, god, oh, god! Too high, TOO HIGH! SOMEONE! HELP ME!

“Why would you need help?”

Dolly: Huh? Who said that?

“You’ve got everything under control…why would you need help?”

Dolly: Hey! Creepy voice! What are you talking ab-!
[ At that moment, the stars’ lights go out and Dolly finds herself surrounded in darkness, still
floating in midair ]

Dolly: Uhhhhhhhhh…

“You want help ? Hmmhmhmhmhmhm, oooooooh, that is rich coming from you…when was the
last time you helped anyone?”

Dolly: I-I help lots of people!

“Oh…is that right…or are you saying that because you know you do more harm than good to
those around you…”

Dolly: I…I don’t know what you mean…

“Hmmhmmhmm…isn’t it obvious…you are someone consumed by pride…you put on a facade to

hide the ugly truth from within…you hurt more than you help, and no amount of lying is going to
change that…”

Dolly: Th-That’s not true! I help people because I care about them! My friends, my family-!

“LIAR!!!”
[ The background changes to a spiral as Dolly is sucked into it ]

Dolly: Wh-WHOOAAAAAAAAAAA!!!

“You merely seek validation…all to cover up the selfish, pathetic morsel behind that persona…
you’re nothing special…”

[ As Dolly continues through the downward spiral, the crowd is seen around it, but instead of
cheers, there are hisses, jeers, and boos ]

Dolly: No! NO! I’m not selfish!

“Why don’t you love us, Dolly?”

“Don’t we matter to you, Dolly?”

[ Visuals of Dizzy and Dee-Dee appear circling around the older Dalmatian ]

Dolly: No, WAIT! I do love you!

“Then why don’t you listen to us, Dolly?”

“Are you too good for us, Dolly?”

“Why are you so selfish, Dolly?”

“Would you watch us die, Dolly?”

[ Visuals of Dawkins, Da Vinci, Deepak, and Dante swirl around Dolly as their words echo around
her ]

Dolly: NO! PLEASE, STOP!!!

[ The other members of Dolly’s family swirl around in the spiral as her eyes become spirals much
like Dylan’s ]

Dolly: I do care! I DO CARE! Please! Don’t leave me! I promise I can do better! I can do better!
LET ME DO BETTER!!!

[ As Dolly is completely sucked up by the spiral, the scene is brought back to reality as the
Dalmatian is shown tossing about in her bed ]

Dolly: No…no, please…I can do..better…

[ An ominous howl sounds outside of the bedroom as the shadow creeps above the windowsill…
before it cuts to a shot of Peridot running through a dark corridor ]

Peridot: [ panting ] Oh god…oh, god…!

[ From behind Peridot, loud, thunderous footsteps echo as a silhouette of Yellow Diamond appears
]

Peridot: Come on! Comeoncomeoncomeon! There’s got to be a way out!

[ Peridot runs to the left, then to the right, then up, then down, then all around, before she finally
comes to a wall ]

Peridot: Oh no!

Yellow Diamond: PERIDOT!

Peridot: GEH!

[ Peridot quivers as the large matriarchal gem stands tall above her, looking down at the green
gem with eyes full of spite and venom ]

Peridot: Y-Yellow Diamond! Please, I beg for your mercy!

[ Yellow Diamond continues to glare down at Peridot, making her feel smaller than she is ]

Peridot: I didn’t mean to speak out of turn, I just thought that…

[ Peridot’s eyes widen as Yellow Diamond reaches down to pick her up ]

Yellow Diamond: Are you questioning my authority…?

Peridot: N-No, of course not, I-I think you are still the most gracious entity that ever lived! I-It’s
just that…maybe sometimes…you make slight miscalculations…?

[ Yellow Diamond’s grip on Peridot tightens and she strains in the larger gem’s hand ]

Peridot: I’m sorry, I did it again, I didn’t mean to-!

Yellow Diamond: You are out of line…you should have followed my orders…but instead, you
chose to ignore me, and insult me…

[ Yellow Diamond’s hand begins to glow ]

Peridot: My Diamond! Please, have mercy on me!

Yellow Diamond: …No. I am sick and tired of you insignificant rogues thinking you can talk back
to me…there is no mercy…

[ As Peridot struggles to free herself, her whole body lights up before a flash of light masks an
explosion, as the scene is transported to a battlefield where gems are fighting against each other.
In the middle, Jasper is seen spinning into action as she knocks over several opponents before
standing up and using her helmet against a few others ]

Jasper: Take that, you traitorous scum!

[ Jasper looks over to where she can see Pink Diamond overlooking the operation from her tent,
before a sword is wedged right through her stomach, and a sharp crack is heard ]

Jasper: [ gasps ] My Diamond!

[ Suddenly, Jasper is surrounded in darkness as she looks down to see Pink’s gem lying on the
ground, dropping to her knees in shock ]

Jasper: I…I didn’t…protect you…I was supposed to be the best…how could I fail you…
“Weak…failure…”

Jasper: Huh!

“Weak…failure…”

[ As the words echo around Jasper, she tries to block them out by holding onto her ears ]

Jasper: GRAH! Shut up!

“Weak…failure…”
[ When Jasper reopens her eyes, she notices herself rising above the ground ]

Jasper: Wh…What?!

[ Suddenly, an array of corrupted gems swirl around her, growling and moaning ]

Jasper: What is this?!

[ One of the corrupted gems latches onto her, and the orange gem tries to yank it off ]

Jasper: GAH! Get your grubby hands off me!

[ Then Jasper notices parts of her body beginning to change color, patches of turquoise appearing
in between the shades of orange . Suddenly, Jasper is launched through the air and lands in the
dirt…as she tries to pick herself up, she feels something off…and looks down at her nose…her gem
is cracked ]

Jasper: No…I’m stronger than this! I am!

[ Jasper tries to cover her nose, but then looks down in horror as her body begins to crumble ]

Jasper: NO! I’M STRONGER THAN THIS! STOOOOOOOOOOOOOOP!!!!!!

[ Before Jasper’s body disintegrates, the shot closes in on her eye as it shows Lapis in the middle
of the ocean. As the blue gem floats above the water, something begins to rumble beneath her ]

Lapis: Huh…?

[ Just then, a huge gush of water splashes into the air as a giant figure of green with white hair
rises above the surface. Lapis looks up in horror at the figure ]

Lapis: No…not you again…

[ Malachite turns around ominously as Lapis tries to fly away. The fusion flashes a maniacal grin
as she raises her hand up ]

Malachite: Ah-ah-ah, where do you think you’re going?

[ Malachite unleashes a water chain that grabs hold of Lapis ]

Lapis: AH!

[ The blue gem struggles to break free as the chain is pulled back ]

Malachite: You’re not going anywhere…hahaha, you’re my prisoner!

Lapis: NO! I’m no one’s prisoner!

Malachite: Oh, yes you are , you know all about being held in captivity. Why stop now?

[ Lapis continues to try and wiggle out from the chain as she comes lower and lower into
Malachite’s grasp. She tries to drown out the fusion’s taunts as they dig into her ]

Malachite: Oh, don’t want to feel those hidden desires again? Don’t want to embrace true power ?
You can’t run away from it, those urges will always find you…

Lapis: EEEEENOUGH!!!

[ Lapis spreads her arms out in defiance and when she opens her eyes, Malachite has
disappeared…only something else has taken her place…Lapis notices a portal to the beach and
tries to go through it, but is then stopped from going through ]

Lapis: OOF! What the?

[ Lapis tries to go through again, but the invisible force field prevents her once more ]

Lapis: Wait a minute, this feels like…glass…glass…no…no, NO!

[ Lapis pounds on the other side of a mirror sitting in the sand ]

Lapis: Not the mirror! Anything but the mirror! Someone, anyone! PLEASE!!!

[ Suddenly, Lapis finds herself being pulled back into the darkness as the light gets further and
further away from her ]

DON’T FORGET MEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!

[ As Lapis vanishes, the darkness reveals a set of eyes peaking through the shadows…from outside
of a hole, Amethyst steps out ]

Amethyst: What is this place…?

[ Upon further inspection, Amethyst finds herself in The Kindergarten where she was created ]

Amethyst: Wait… that’s why this place looks so familiar…what am I doing back here?

[ Suddenly, Amethyst finds herself in the center of several other amethysts much taller than her,
standing straight in a line ]

?: ATTENTION!

[ The amethysts immediately stand at attention while Amethyst herself tries to copy the same pose.
A pair of sharp white boots walks past the line as it pans up to reveal a blue gem with double buns,
holding a whip in her hands. She stops at the noticeable gap between two amethysts and then looks
down to see the smaller amethyst looking up at her ]

Holly Blue Agate: What is this? Some sort of joke?

Amethyst: Excuse me?

Holly: Hmmm, no, no, no, this will never do. You’re too small to fit in the ranks.

Amethyst: Hey! I’m not small!

[ Holly cracks her whip furiously ]

Holly: How dare you speak out of turn! Gems like you need to learn their place!

Amethyst: How about you learn your place?!

[ Before Amethyst can summon her own weapon, Holly wraps her whip around the purple gem’s
neck and proceeds to choke her ]

Amethyst: GAK! GAAAH!

Holly: Typical Earth gems, can never do as they’re told…

Amethyst: ACK! Someone…help me!

[ None of the other amethysts move from their places ]

Amethyst #1: Why would we help a runt like you?

Amethyst #2: You’re too small to be of any use.

[ Amethyst is stunned as the word “small” echoes in her head, with the other amethysts looking
down on her as if she were merely a mouse. She then looks up to see Holly having been replaced by
Rose Quartz ]

Amethyst: R-EK…Rose?

[ Rose just stares at Amethyst as the whip is still tight, the purple gem slowly feeling herself turn
pale as her eyes roll into the back of her head. As a POOF is heard and a cloud of dust appears,
two voices can be heard ]

?: I-I don’t know what happened, there was…an accident, and-

?: Shhh…here, allow me to fix this…

[ As the smoke clears, Pearl materializes into existence as she stands next to Pink Diamond and
Pink Pearl. The white pearl looks up to see White Diamond standing tall above the rest of them ]

Pink Diamond: You’re giving me a new pearl?

White Diamond: But of course, I’ll just take this one off your hands…she’ll be in good care
now…

[ White Diamond turns to Pink Pearl…and her eyes glow up as the pearl screams in anguish ]

Pink Pearl: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

[ Pearl just watches in silent horror as Pink Pearl’s body turns from pink to white and she falls to
the ground…before standing back up again like a marionette, an ominous smile on her face ]

“White” Pearl: Thank you, White Diamond, I feel much better now.

[ White Diamond turns to Pearl and “smiles warmly” ]

White Diamond: Take care of Pink, won’t you?

Pearl: …Of course, my diamond…s…

[ Pink Diamond turns to Pearl and takes her hands ]

Pink Diamond: Don’t worry, I’m sure we’ll get along nicely…
Pearl: Oh…but of course, we will, my diamond. I’ll be here whenever you-

[ The sound of a slash cuts Pearl off as she looks down in shock to see a sword in her hands…and
looking where the sword cut, right into Pink Diamond’s gem as the taller woman shatters in front
of the pearl ]

Pearl: Gauuuh!

[ Pearl drops the sword as she stares at the shattered remains of her diamond ]

Pearl: I was supposed to protect you…

“Selfish…worthless…jealous…”

Pearl: W-What?

“Selfish…worthless…jealous…”

[ Pearl finds herself back into a corner as the mysterious voice echoes around her ]

“Poor little Pearl…can’t protect anyone, can you…what use is a pearl that can’t do its job…”

[ As Pearl stares in wide-eyed shock, the silhouettes of Pink Pearl and Spinel appear behind her,
followed by a silhouette of Pink Diamond, then one of Rose Quartz…before they all shatter like
glass, and Pearl is sucked into a pink spiral ]

Pearl: AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

[ Pearl lands in a body of water. As she resurfaces, she looks up to Steven floating in the air ]

Pearl: Steven? STEVEN!

[ Pearl watches as a blue hue wraps around the boy and takes him on board a ship, the device
belonging to Aquamarine as she and Topaz take him away ]

Pearl: NO! STEVEN!!!

“Can’t protect anyone…useless…failure…”

[ Pearl finds herself being lifted out from the water by a large white hand. She quivers as she sees
the person standing tall above her…White Diamond ]

White Diamond: Hmmhmmhmm, I can’t trust you to do anything, can I? You have too many
imperfections…but we can fix that…

Pearl: No, please, I beg of you! Anything but that!

[ White Diamond simply ignores her as her eyes glow up ]

Pearl: Please, no more! NO MORE!!!!!!

[ Pearl screams as a flash of white covers the screen…as it transitions to a shot of Garnet being
surrounded by a court of gems ]

“What is this?!”
“Disgraceful!”
“Disgusting!”
[ Garnet stands firm as the looming presence of Blue Diamond stands over her ]

Blue Diamond: How dare you fuse in my court…?

Garnet: Stay back, I’m warning you!

[ Blue Diamond huffs indignantly as the aura around her glows ]

Blue Diamond: Do you understand that there are rules to be followed?

Garnet: You can’t put a rule on noble sacrifice, we know that all too well…

Blue Diamond: I don’t care what the excuse is…you don’t talk back to your Diamond!

[ The aura around Blue Diamond radiates as Garnet tries to shield herself from it, but it knocks her
back so much that she lands at the bottom of a staircase ]

Garnet: AGH!

[ As Garnet tries to stand up, she finds herself being restricted by a blue hand picking her up and
holding her tight ]

Garnet: GRAH! LET GO!

Blue Diamond: Why must we do things the hard way…?

[ As Blue Diamond’s hue radiates around Garnet, her gem glows up as she splits into Ruby and
Sapphire, the two halves falling into the depths below ]

Ruby: SAPPHIRE!!!

Sapphire: RUBY!!!

[ The two gems fall into the darkness and disappear…as a quick spin lands the perspective in front
of an emerald, a lonely echidna guarding it, surrounded by an ominous jungle ]

“Hmmhmmhmm…”
Knuckles: Huh, who’s there?!

[ Knuckles raises his fists in defense, looking around for the source ]

“Hmmhmhmhmhmhmhm…”
Knuckles: I’m warning you…I’ll-!

[ At that moment, Dr. Finitevus statics into physical form right in front of Knuckles ]

Knuckles: GEH- YOU !

Finitevus: Hmmhmmhmm, so you haven’t forgotten, have you…?

Knuckles: You sick son of a bitch, I’m gonna-!

[ Finitevus suddenly disappears ]

Knuckles: What the?!

“Do you really think you can outsmart me…you have no idea what I’m capable of…I know all
your weaknesses…”
Knuckles: You better show yourself! And stop hiding like a coward!

“Coward…?”
[ Finitevus statics in front of Knuckles and the whole background statics behind him ]

Finitevus: Let me show what I can do to everything you cherish…

[ The environment statics into a desolate wasteland ]

In a world of corruption, false promises, and disasters, this is the only outcome, and I intend to
make it a reality…you might think you’re strong now, but rest assured, I can make you beg for
mercy…

[ Knuckles finds himself on the platform where the emerald used to be…and feels himself starting
to spin around ]

Knuckles: Wh…What is this?

Finitevus: Hmmhmmhmm, let’s play a little game, Knuckles…who do you think is going to
survive…?

[ A visual of Sonic appears…then one of Tails…then one of Amy…then one of Shadow…then one of
Rouge ]

I’ll let you guess, there are no wrong answers…

Knuckles: You…stop this!

Finitevus: Alright then, I’ll give you the answer…

[ Each visual is accompanied by a shot of the person lying motionless on the ground. Knuckles
feels the room beginning to spin faster ]

Finitevus: Hmmhmmhmm, it’s a beautiful sight, isn’t it? And best of all, I get to watch you fail at
the one purpose you were meant for… protection .

[ Knuckles’ eyes spin around as various shots of the island in disarray are shown before he finally
stops at his old post, Emerald Island, looking vacant and in ruins ]

Finitevus: We’re one and the same, you and me…born of the same bloodline…only one of us saw
the truth…

Knuckles: There, there is no truth with you!

Finitevus: Ah…but there is…

[ Finitevus statics in front of Knuckles ]

Finitevus: You see, you’re a component of our grand vision…very soon, you’ll see it come to
light…this island will never be the same again…
[ The screen statics as Knuckles’ eyes briefly turn into Finitevus’ and the entire screen cuts to
black…the sound of footsteps echoing through an empty hall can be heard as a pair of boots are
shown, the camera panning up to reveal Antoine walking all on his own ]

Antoine: It’s so…dark and…cold in here…

[ Antoine notices a light up ahead…but upon getting closer to it, it’s not a light per say…it’s a
mirror…and instead of seeing his natural reflection, the coyote instead sees what he looked like
following the explosion, patches of his fur melted off and a scar running down his eye, making him
look almost similar to Patch…Antoine just stares at the reflection with quivering eyes ]

Antoine: It-It can’t be…

“So falls the brave and noble soldier…a journey well wasted from the depths of pity…”

Antoine: Quoi?

“Oooooh, the trials and tribulations you endured, from nothing more than a pathetic, worthless
pawn to being the man you became…was it worth it?”

Antoine: Who is this…I demand you show yourself!

“Hmmhmmhmm…don’t you know, I’m right here…”

[ Antoine suddenly comes face to face with his reflection in physical form ]

“I’ve always been here, no matter how hard you’ve tried to forget…you were never going to make
it, and no one was going to care…”

Antoine: Wh…What, speak clearly!

“Oh, don’t play dumb with me…you were never going to be anything beyond living in everyone
else’s shadow…I was your only friend…I kept you company through every biting insult, every
curse, every condemnation, you had no one other than me !

[ A zoom into Antoine’s eye relays the memories from his past, particularly every time he would try
to impress, only to foul up and be made a laughingstock, culminating in a shot of him laying down
on his bed in the dark while a silhouetted figure holds him from behind ]

“And then, you finally decided to become a man, and you thought you would finally get the
respect you oh so craved …but I never left…you just tried to pretend I didn’t exist…but I was
always watching you, waiting for you to foul up and come running back to me…and then…you
blew up…

[ Antoine’s gradual progression is shown with him becoming more confident in his abilities and
getting closer with his peers, while his reflection watches from the shadows…right up to when he
was caught in the explosion during the encounter with Mega-Sally, landing him in a coma…his
unconscious body is seen wrapped up in a hospital bed as it zooms out from his eye ]

“You got what you wanted, but at what cost…you should have never tried to be a hero, it doesn’t
suit you…”

Antoine: I…I…NO!

“You can deny it all you want, but it changes nothing …the real you is still there, it’s just hidden
under a pile of lies…so tell me, Antoine…”

[ The reflection’s head begins to turn at an angle ]

“Why continue to HIDE IT!!!”

[ The focus quickly zooms on the reflection’s open mouth of sharp teeth as a bloodcurdling scream
is heard ]

“AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!”

[ The shot zooms out to reveal Rarity walking through the desolate remains of Toon City…the
buildings are in shambles, signposts are either torn or knocked down, windows are smashed in,
rolling stock and cars are scattered across the rails and roads, and the pavement is dirty with ash
stains and grime ]

Rarity: Hello…is anyone there?

[ No one responds as the dirty and vacant streets remain silent….Rarity nervously looks around to
find any signs of life…the only thing disturbing the peace is the occasional creak of metal or the
squeaking of a decrepit sign ]

“Your fault…your fault…”

Rarity: Huh?

[ Rarity freezes at the voice ]

Rarity: H…Hello? Who said that?

“Your fault…your fault…”

Rarity: O-Okay, this isn’t funny…please don’t play games with me…

[ The violet-maned unicorn notices the voice coming from where her old bouquet used to be…she
cautiously steps inside the remains of the shop; tattered dresses, the once clean and organized
display now a dirty mess with the mannequins missing their limbs, and the cracked remains of
gemstones all over the floor…Rarity sees a magenta light coming from upstairs and slowly climbs
up the steps, all the way up to her room ]

Rarity: Are you…in here…?

[ The unicorn stops as she sees the light coming off her drawer next to her bed, the magenta orbs
that she picked up not too long ago ]

Rarity: Um…

“You brought the curse in…it will be your demise…”

[ Rarity backs up anxiously ]

Rarity: What do you mean, what curse?!

“It’s all set in stone…the start of a new era…”

[ The background behind Rarity darkens as the unicorn stares in horror at the darkness
surrounding her…before two pink eyes peer from behind her ]

“It’s in the fine print…”

[ A large cursive “K” forms into the ground ]

Rarity: WAAAAAAAAHHH!!!

[ Rarity shoots up, her eyes darting around, only to see that she’s in her bed, the room still intact.
She puts a hand to her forehead in relief ]

Rarity: Oh, God…

[ She suddenly looks over to the orbs on her drawer…the scene cuts to her opening the window and
chucking them out ]

Rarity: That, that, that didn’t mean anything, nothing, nothing at all, it was just a dream, a really
bad dream, yes, yes, I’ll just go back to sleep now…

[ Rarity anxiously goes back under her covers and shuts her eyes…before a howl comes from
outside and she gasps. The scene cuts to outside of her window as the shadow slips away ]

[ The scene transitions to the next day as everyone who had a nightmare is seen trudging along
various parts of the city, either having bags under their eyes, or having messy fur or hair. Each
one of them eventually comes to stop and sit by the fountain, one by one with their backs turned to
one another ]

Angelina: [ yawns ] That was not a pleasant night’s sleep…

Blitz: Tell me about it…[ sighs ]

Rarity: Did you know that…[ yawns ]...orbs can talk in dreams and…wr-write letters…I didn’t
know that…

Exile: [ sighs ] N-no mistakes, no mistakes…

[ At that moment, Celestia and Luna walk into frame, both having rather grim looks on their faces ]

Luna: How do I tell them?

Celestia: Just be honest, they’ll understand…

Luna: [ sighs ] Okay then…

[ The two alicorns approach the group who take notice of their presence ]

Luna: Hello, everyone, so, you might be wondering about the nightmares you’ve been having.

Rarity: Yes…may I ask, where were you during all of that?

Luna: It’s…difficult to explain in a simplified sense. What I do know is that someone has gotten
access to the dream realm.

Lapis: So, what does that mean for us?

Luna: Well, to be honest, you’re not the only ones who are being affected.

Celestia: We’ve spotted several other cases happening.

Peridot: Wait a minute, there’s more ?

Celestia: We’re afraid so…

Luna: To put it simply, we are now in great danger…

[ To be continued… ]

Character Guide:

Angelina Mouseling, Alice Nimbletoes, William Longtail, Miss Lilly, Matilda Mouseling,
Maurice Mouseling, Henry Mouseling - Angelina Ballerina (2002)

Blitz, Exile, Colleen, Hunter - Road Rovers

Dylan, Dolly, Dawkin, Dante, Deepak, Dizzy, Dee-Dee, Dorothy, Diesel, Dimitris, Destiny,
Dallas, Deja Vu, Da Vinci, Delgado, D.J. - 101 Dalmatian Street

Knuckles, Antoine D'Coolette, Dr. Finitevus, Sonic, Tails, Amy, Shadow, Rouge - Sonic the
Hedgehog

Pepe Le Pew, Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Sylvester, Lola Bunny, Wile E. Coyote,
Granny Webster, Taz, Foghorn Leghorn, Marvin the Martian

Peridot, Jasper, Lapis Lazuli, Amethyst, Pearl, Garnet, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow
Diamond, Blue Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Pink Pearl, Spinel, Malachite, Holly
Blue Agate, Aquamarine, Topaz, Steven - Steven Universe

Rarity, Princess Celestia, Princess Luna - My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic

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