Hey guys, I'm back! Hope you all are having a great summer so far! I do not own the Animaniacs, they belong to Warner Bros./ Steven Spielberg. And if I did, I'd probably be rich man! But now, on with the story!
Chapter 1: Long Time No Visit
"Hurry up you guys! I want to leave while I'm still young and cute looking!" Dot tapped her foot impatiently.
"Hold your horse's sis! We're coming!" said Wakko as he struggled to tie his red bow-tie correctly. The tie's excess slack had already wrapped around one of arms. He donned a simple gray plaid suit with white tennis shoes.
"Besides, I think men like Giovanni will like girls with wrinkles. Makes them look more distinguished" Yakko retorted wearing an all-black tux. Dot glared at her older brother's remark. Wakko, who was still struggling with his tie, now had accidentally tied both his arms together.
It was barely half past 11 on a Saturday night as the Warners were getting themselves dressed for the big event. A famous toon star by the name of Giovanni Jones would be performing in Burbank tonight. The celebrity was an accomplished singer and entertainer. He had already become two things in the Warner sibling's household; a new heart-throb to Dot, and generator of annoyance to her brothers. She was obsessed to the point to where she wasn't acting like her normal self. When Dot wasn't talking about him, his music was always played constantly. When they found out he was coming to their hometown and that Dot found special seats, they nearly gagged in shock.
"Ah I'm just kidding sibs. Your fine, but don't you think you've gone overboard on the dress attire?" Yakko added as he untangled Wakko, who had completely bound his legs and arms together with his own tie. Dot had on her finest dress, a sparkling pink gown complete with a rose in her head, five long necklaces draped around her shoulders, and shiny white stilettos that made her seem five inches taller.
"No" was her simple answer. "I have to look good for my dream hunk!"
"I thought Bret Michaels was your dream hunk" Wakko answered, finally free from his bow tie.
"Ah he's just an old rock star, Giovanni is a distinguished gentleman" she sighed dreamily.
"So is Ben Stein" Yakko said flatly. Dot ignored his comment as they quietly climbed down their water tower and ran across the movie lot. Ralph, the security guard was snoring inside the booth at the front gate. While they easily could have just hopped the gate, the trio morphed into gelatinous goo around it before changing back to normal.
"Was that really necessary?" Dot asked aloud.
Nah, but when have we ever cared about that? Randomness is one of our key personality traits." Yakko answered. Loud whistles and noises came out of nowhere as Wakko held up as blinking sign in his hands that read "Randomness".
"And that's the secret word for today kids!" he said aloud.
The two other siblings looked at each other with a deadpan face as they uttered in unison "Dated reference"
"Sorry, I couldn't resist" Wakko giggled.
"Come on we're going to be late!" Dot waved her hand as they ran across the street.
"Do you remember the way Yakko?" asked Wakko.
"Sure, hasn't been that long since we've been there" his brother replied.
The trio traveled at least 3 blocks away from the studio. They stopped in rear of a closed hotel, The Madoff Hysteria. The Warner's looked around for a few seconds before they realized that no one else was around. The only light visible in the back was a dim neon sign above a door. All along the side of the door was a cluster of different types of locks; door locks, padlocks, and even combination locks.
"Ooh nice decorations! I think this is very popular decor among IRS evaders" Yakko playfully jutted his thumbs at the locks.
While this would have been a confusing inaccessible door to the regular public, it was actually quite simple for the Warners. Yakko came forward and rhythmically knocked on the door, "Shave and haircut". The "two bits" knocks responded a second later. The door opened up to a dark void; no one was inside to greet them as the excited trio walked in. As soon as they were inside, they shut the door behind them, putting them in complete darkness.
"Ow! Wakko, your feet are huge! Watch it!" Dot complained.
" But your shoes are huge! You watch it!" Wakko snapped back.
After a several more seconds of walking, they reached their destination. An enormous arch slowly manifested out of the darkness. Yellow and blue lights decorated the sides of the arch. On top of the arch, a sparkling red sign spelled out name of their location, the Moonrise Comic Strip.
It was one of Burbank's well-kept secrets. Underneath the city grounds was a 2 mile long entertainment district; one specifically designed for toons. The only way you found out about it was from word of mouth from another toon, or a knowledgeable Burbank native.
"Well, looks like it hasn't changed much since our last visit." Yakko stated aloud as he and the others hopped around.
It had been a while since they had ever been to this place. Having a TV show and constant traveling kind of got in the way of doing that. Plus it didn't help that the last time they were there they were almost banned after a disastrous incident involving Wakko after he consumed 2 cups of espresso and 3 pounds of licorice.
Several night clubs, concert venues, gift shops, and restaurants lined each side of the street. Billboard signs and marquees crowded above the tall buildings. Despite being underground in the middle of the night, the thousands of lights made it seem to be bright as day. Neon signs of famous cartoon characters such as Bunny, Mickey Mouse, and Betty Boop decorated every other building. Cartoons from all backgrounds, Warner Brothers, Disney, MGM, Hanna-Barbera, and many more busily commuted in the street. Many walked, but a few cyclists and cars could be spotted in the crowded streets. Picture a cartoonized version of Hollywood's Sunset strip, only with less drugs and prostitution.
"Come on! Can't we stop by the Big Billy's Belly Buffet? I sure they'll let me in now." Wakko complained pointing at a restaurant on the far left. Dot rolled her eyes at his comment.
"After that licorice incident, I doubt it. Besides, you two promised that you come along with me so you could help me get Giovanni's autograph" she responded pointing a finger at both of them.
"That was so you would stop talking about Giovanni! Can't we just…?" Yakko covered his brothers mouth before he could say anymore.
"Ah-ah-ah! Wakko, it's our responsibility as older brothers to follow through with promises no matter how constricting or painful they are!" He stated proudly.
"Thank you" Dot answered sweetly before smirking at her younger brother.
Yakko quickly leaned close to Wakko's ear. "Although personally, I'd rather sit in at Ink and Paint Club. Jessica Rabbit…" he muttered guilty underneath his breath before letting out a playful growl which made Wakko chuckle.
"Boys..." Dot muttered as the trio continued on.
After several minutes of brief sightseeing, the Warners found the main venue where Giovanni would be performing at, the Dodo- A-Go-Go. The venue consisted of an enormous green dome complete with a spinning Warner Bros. Dodo bird head on top. Several spotlights glowed at the base of the building. The Warners knew from past visits that all the top toon celebrities performed at this particular venue. Several toons crowded around the entrance, making it almost impossible to get close. Yakko pulled Dot and Wakko and back as they attempted to wrestle through the crowd using crowbars.
"No need, I got this" he reassured. He then pointed towards a skinny dog toon rolling a moving cart filled with stuffed animals. "Look, the Bugs Bunny plushies are 60 percent off!" he shouted dramatically. A good chunk of crowd members ran away from the entrance, leaving a gap big enough for the Warners to get through to the glass double doors. The poor dog was consumed in a mob of eager customers.
"Works every time" He added slyly. "Why can't all admittance's be this easy?"
"Well come on guys! Giovanni awaits!" Dot chirped as she ran inside giggling uncontrollably as her brothers just stood at the doors.
"I have a feeling this going to be long night" Yakko said exasperated.
"Is she possessed?" Wakko asked fearfully.
"Nope she just has a bad case of fan girl-itis, a big epidemic among little sisters" Yakko answered.
"I heard that!" The two brothers chuckled at their sister's response as they ran inside.
Looks like it's going to be an eventful night for the Warner Brothers and their fan girl-itis stricken Warner Sister. Want to know what happens next? Stay tuned to find out!