Author's Note:
Welcome to the newest story in my channel and this time, it's not about Rocky and Bullwinkle, Mr. Peabody, Inspector Gadget, Scooby Doo, or the Boondocks! This one, is about our favorite yellow feline, Top Cat! This is the story of how TC and his friends came to be.
It's basically takes the elements of Top Cat Begins, but with a few tweaks and modifications. It gives more time to build up the friendship between TC, Benny, and the rest of the gang and there are more plot points than before.
Our story opens up on a dark and stormy night where we see a yellow kitten inside of a trash can in an alley, all forlorn, confused, and alone with nobody beside him. The kitten got out of his trash can and covered himself with newspaper to hide himself from the rain. Unfortunately, the wind was too strong and it knocked the trash can down. Feeling sad, the kitten walked away, hoping to find somewhere to sleep.
As the years went by, the kitten tried to do everything he could to get something nice to eat. He would eat anything, even a bowl of gruel. No human even dared to look at him. As he grew up, he began to walk upright, understand the ways of the street life, and even speak human language. Unfortunately, things were pretty tough those years. He was a stray and couldn't really find a way to get food or shelter, so he often resorted to dumpster diving and stealing food from strangers. The poor cat was on his own.
One day while walking, he saw something that caught his eyes. It was a TV shop playing some sort of commercial.
"Are you trying to make a fast buck and shoot for the stars? Do you want some food? Are you a homeless street urchin?" said the TV announcer guy.
"Why yes." said the cat. "Yes I am."
"Well kid, what if I told you there was a place where you could see the stars and live a lavish lifestyle?" the announcer continued.
"There is? Where is it?!" the cat said as he put his face up to the window.
"New York City!" A huge image of the Big Apple appeared onscreen. "Home of the Yankees, the Mets, the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, and Broadway! Plan your trip today!"
The cat gasped with wide eyes. This could be the place he was looking for. Now all he needed was to find a way to get there. Just then, he saw a van driving somewhere.
"This could be my ticket." He thought.
As soon as the owners of the van got into their car, the cat grabbed onto the roof, hoping to hitch a ride to the big city. The car started to take off and all the way to wherever they going at breakneck speed.
After digging his claws into the metal of the car and suffering the burdens of bugs flying into his face, the car finally landed to where it was going; Jellystone National Park.
The owners got out of the van and started to go over to a picnic table. At that same time, the yellow cat was getting off the roof of the van.
"That was...bracing..." He thought as he fixed his fur. "Not exactly what I had in mind, though. I was really expecting the big city. Might as well have a little stroll."
Meanwhile over in the ranger station, Ranger Smith was talking to his newest employee about his job.
"Alright pal, it's your first day on the job." said Smith. "You need to make sure all the clients and campers are safe."
"I sure will, Mr. Ranger sir." the new ranger saluted.
"And be sure to keep an eye out for this guy!" Ranger Smith showed him a WANTED poster of a bear in a green hat and matching tie. "He's a real troublemaker."
"Why sure, Mr. Ranger!" said the new ranger. "As long as my name is Huckleberry Hound!"
"Good!" said Smith. "Now get out there and start! I've got work to do."
Huck went outside to start his job and looked through his binoculars to see the campers and customers. "Well let's see what we have here..."
He saw the campers enjoying their food on a nice picnic table, minding their own business, but Huck didn't really believe something.
"...just a bunch of nice campers enjoying their picnic." He thought. "Seems a bit suspicious to me. I'd better keep an eye on them."
Then, he saw the yellow cat wandering around and stalking the customers for their food.
"Well I'll be, it's a yellow cat looking all doggone hungry and looking like he wants them campers' food..." He thought. "Seems perfectly normal to me."
Huck then decided to lie down and take a little nap. "Oh my darling, oh my darling Clementine..."
At that same time, the yellow cat decided to pounce on the campers' food, as it was in his natural instincts. He got down on all fours and didn't make a sound.
"I'm gonna eat tonight!" He thought.
He started to run right towards the picnic basket, leaped up, and was about to pounce right on the table when all of a sudden, he felt something plug onto his rear end. It was some sort of fishing rod with a giant plunger suction cup on it.
"Huh?" He raised an eyebrow. "What's going on? Why did I stop? Shouldn't there be landing?"
Just then, he was lifted up into the sky and reeled in from the ground, where the source of the string had come from.
"Looks like we've got a big one, Boo Boo!" said the guy on the other end of the fishing line. It was the bear that Ranger Smith had told Huck about earlier.
"You know Yogi, we could just hunt for food like all the other animals." said Boo Boo.
"Don't be ridiculous, Boo." said Yogi. "A pic-a-nic basket holds more than snack-type delicacies, it holds...dreams. Now pipe down so I can reel this in."
Yogi reeled in harder and finally managed to get his catch of the day. However, it was the yellow cat who also was trying to steal the picnic basket.
"Hey! I've heard of fresh food, but this is ridiculous." Yogi said as he looked at the cat.
"Good day, gentlemen." said the cat.
"What are you doing here, sir?" Yogi asked the cat.
"Well, I was trying to find my way to New York City, but somehow I ended up here." said the cat.
"Sorry for reeling you in like that, but we were trying catch that picnic basket from those campers." said Boo Boo.
"Hey! That's what I was doing." said the cat. "What a pleasant coinkidink."
Yogi helped the cat out of the plunger thing and helped him down. "Welcome to Jellystone National Park, friend. My name is Yogi. I'm smarter than the average bear."
"And I'm Boo Boo." Boo Boo stuck out his hand. "I'm only slightly more sensible."
"Pleased to meet you, Yogi and Boo Boo." the cat said as he shook their hands.
"So, where are you from, Mr. Cat?" asked Boo Boo.
"To be honest, I really don't know." said the cat. "I've just been living on the streets my whole life with no source of food or income."
"You don't?" asked Yogi.
"Nope." the cat sadly shook his head. "I really don't have anywhere to go."
"Gee, that's too bad." said Yogi.
"You know, you're more than welcome to stay with us." said Boo Boo. "We can't stand to see a fellow animal with no place to speak of and you seem like such a nice guy."
"Plus, we could use a fourth for poker night." Yogi added. "So what do you say, cat-type person? You wanna crash in our cave?"
The cat thought for a moment, "Why not? I really could use a roof over my head right now."
"Then welcome new cavemate." said Yogi. "Let's get you settled inside, Clyde."
"I never really felt like a Clyde if you ask me." the cat joked.
Yogi, Boo Boo, and the yellow cat walked into the woods to help the cat get settled into his new home.
Author's Note:
I'd say this first chapter got off to a great first start. After all, this is only the first step in Top Cat's journey of life. In this story, he will encounter fantastic friends, evil enemies, and even new tricks to learn! Stay tuned!
