A.N. I read a lot of fanfiction on Jojo getting girlfriends and becoming a famous singer and everything, and wanted to do one of my own. I tried to do this one more like a movie sequel, so we get to see more of the characters' personalities and a few things get resolved. One thing I tried to do was to make Sour Kangaroo nicer - without completely changing her - since she seemed too much like a dictator in the movie. Also Jojo gets way more speaking lines, obviously, so we get to know his personality a little better. I also added Horton and a few of the other animals into the plot, they even end up becoming a big help later on.

While Horton, with the help of Morton and his new friends, was carrying Whoville to the safe place atop Mount Nool, the Whos in Whoville were celebrating. Ned McDodd, the mayor, was the happiest Who, mostly because everyone was safe. It was also partly because his son Jojo was the one who had saved them all and partly because Jojo had started talking again. Jojo was glad that everyone was safe, and especially glad that he had finally made his dad proud, but he was also nervous. Now that he was speaking again Jojo had a feeling that his dad would ask him why he was silent to begin with…and not only that but he was also dreading going back to school. The bullies have always teased and taunted Jojo for being the mayor's son (out of jealousy), for being short for his age, and for being silent, and Jojo knew that it was just going to get worse now that he was a hero.

While Jojo worried on the inside about these two problems, on the outside he humbly accepted everyone's praise and enjoyed talking to his mom and sisters. The reporters however…well you know how they can be. Jojo expertly dodged them while looking for his dad, who was spending most of the party excitedly telling everyone how this heroic act of Jojo's proves that Jojo will become the greatest mayor ever. After hearing his dad's praise for the first time, Jojo now switched to avoiding the reporters and his dad.

Horton and the others then reached Mount Nool and said their goodbyes to Ned and the Whos. While everyone else went home, Horton and Ned stayed longer to talk.

"I've never really had a friend like you Horton, I wish there was some way we could see each other." Ned said a little sadly.

"I know but at least we can talk, and I must admit I enjoy talking with your family as much as I enjoy talking to you." Horton smiled.

"I know; I don't know what I'd do without them." Ned smiled back.

"Say, while we were singing earlier I heard your son sing the last line…Jojo right?"

"That's right."

"Right…anyway your son is an amazingly wonderful singer! I'm telling you he sang like an angel! Ever thought of letting him go into the music business professionally?"

"Not really…I mean I agree with you about his singing but he's the oldest of my children and so next in line to be mayor. It's a family tradition." Ned shrugged. "It goes all the way back to his Great-Great-Great-Great-Great…."

"Er…how many 'Greats' are there?" Horton asked.

"Quite a few, excluding one 'Not-So-Great'." Ned chuckled.

"'Not-So-Great'?" Horton repeated.

"Yeah, he was a little crazy." Ned grinned. "Not dangerously but he did like to wear women's clothing…his favorite was a ballerina outfit."

Horton chuckled.

"Say, how is Sour Kangaroo doing?" Ned asked.

"Oh, not too good." Horton looked sad. "She still feels really guilty about almost killing you all."

"Hm, remind me to have a talk with her tomorrow." Ned said thoughtfully.

"You're not going to lecture her?"

"No, comfort her." Ned waved his hand reassuringly even though Horton couldn't see it. "We've already forgiven her, I mean she just couldn't hear us before my son saved the day it wasn't really her fault."

"She'll be glad to hear that." Horton smiled.

"Hey Horton!" Morton called. "I like the Whos as much as you do but it's getting late! Plus Sour wants to talk to you!"

"Alright I'm coming!' Horton called back. "Got to go Mayor…."

"Ned." Ned corrected. "Come on Horton we're best friends you don't have to be formal."

"Alright…Ned." Horton chuckled. "I'll see…er…talk to you in the morning."

"Back atcha." Ned grinned. "I've got to go too, it's almost dinner time."

"Yeah I'm pretty hungry too. Well, good night."

"Night Horton."

Horton went over to Sour Kangaroo, who was still eating dinner. Her son Rudy had finished a while ago, as he wanted to explore his new freedom out of his pouch.

"Remember not to go too far…but you can visit the other children if you like." Sour called after her son.

"Alright, thanks mom!" Rudy called back as he waved: "See ya later Horton!"

"See ya!" Horton waved back with his trunk. "So, what is it you want to talk to me about Sour?"

"Actually, I wanted to apologize…."

"Oh that, come on your silent apology before I offered you the cookie was enough…."

"No Horton, I mean about the way I've treated you in general." Sour sighed. "I was so stuck up that I failed to see how great you really were with the kids."

"Aw it's okay," Horton smiled. "You were just worried about the kids that's all. It's common for any parent."

"Still, thanks to you and the Whos I've learned that using your imagination isn't so bad after all." Sour smiled slightly. "No wonder I was nicknamed Sour as a kid, I was even like that back then."

"Yeah I remember, you were the only kid who never joined the rest of us in our games."

"Right, I regret that now."

"It's not too late, you can still play with me and especially your son."

"True." Sour's smile was a little bigger now. "Say, there's still some food leftover, would you like something to eat?"

"Sure, I'm pretty hungry." Horton grinned.

Sour's real name was Jane, and Horton was the only one who remembered that.

As Horton and Jane ate they continued talking. Jane wanted to know how Horton was going to manage his time between the kids and the Whos. Horton explained that he could actually combine the two: teach the kids on the way up to Mount Nool (he would use the route Jane and the others used when they caught up with him). He then offered for Jane to help if she wanted. Jane explained that she did, but was worried how the Whos would take it. Horton just smiled and invited her to join him and the kids tomorrow morning in order to find out for herself. Jane reluctantly agreed. After Horton was done eating he thanked Jane for the meal, and they both said their good nights/goodbyes.