A/N: thank you so much for everyone who reviewed, i appreciate it! this chapter is slightly longer (i took your advice, novelist742, and set a goal :) ), and i hope you enjoy it! let me know what you think.

ps: does whoville have birds? i decided to include some, but i couldnt actually remember seeing any flying around...


Jojo's soft breaths gently fluttered the paper that lay next to his face. One arm rested on the desk next to his head, while the other hung at his side, his hand still loosely holding a pencil in its relaxed grip. He wrinkled brow slightly as muffled yells mixed with the sharp chirp of birds met his ears. Sunlight seeped through the window and slowly flowed across his face, pushing lightly on his closed eyelids. He raised his hanging arm to cover his face and let out a soft grunt.

What time was it? His mind moved sluggishly as it wrestled with the dreams that still entangled it. A few more minutes of sleep wouldn't hurt anyone….

He wriggled in his chair, trying to gain a more comfortable position, but this only succeeded in pushing the chair beneath him in the opposite direction, sending him crashing to the ground, a few papers floating lazily after him. He stood up with a start, shaking the drowsiness from his head.

What time was it??

Rushing about, he grabbed his bag and stuffed some pencils and a notebook into it. Running his fingers through his messy hair, he pulled open his door and walked strait into his father, who was attempting to tie a pair of pantyhose around his neck instead of the usual mayoral crest.

"Oh hey there Jojo! Missed you at breakfast this morning! But I figured you were up late last night… what with all the organizing that had to be done! Haha! Guess what! Big meeting today with the town council to discuss the amendment of Article 4378902 of the Whostitution, that's the one where old mayor Gragerfoo Who tried to make his dog mayor….."

Ned continued chattering about the article as he walked down the hall and turned the corner, unaware that his son was not following. Jojo pushed his dark hair out of his eyes. His father had been so distracted lately, and deep down Jojo knew it was his fault. He had been relentlessly arguing his son's case to Whocourt in an attempt to tweak the existing laws so that Jojo could be free from his mayoral obligations.

Jojo looked guiltily up at the grand faces that lined the Hall of the Greats. They stared scornfully back at him, almost as if they, too, knew what stress he was inflicting upon his father, and didn't approve in the slightest. Hunching his shoulders against their dissatisfaction, he sulked down the hall towards the kitchen, his mood darkening by the second.

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"Sweetie, you're wearing pantyhose around your neck."

Several girls giggled as Sally pulled them off her husband and fastened a tie in their place. Jojo and a few stragglers were sitting at the breakfast table, trying to fit in a few more bites of egg before they had to leave, while their father said his goodbyes.

"Now, Hailey, Holly, you two be careful on the way to school, and don't wander off, I don't want a repeat of last year's incident. Cassie, Kelly, hold your sisters' hands when you cross the street, and MAKE SURE Darley and Daphne make it to the kinderwho area before you go off to your classes! Does everyone have their bags? What about their umbrellas? Its still a little wet outside so be sure not to slip--"

"They'll be fine, Ned. I've got this under control; you just head off to work before you're late." Sally kissed him on the cheek and gently pushed him in the direction of the door.

"Oh--OK then ill just be going. Have a good day at school girls! You too J-dawg! Keep it real!" Several girls yelled an uncoordinated reply and Jojo merely nodded his head, choosing to ignore the new nickname for the time being. He stood up from the table and turned to go.

"Jojo, wait, did you forget about your sisters? Halley and Hooley are going with you today! It's their first day in highschool! I want you to show them around since you're familiar with the place." His sisters stood excitedly before him, their towering hair making them seem even taller than their older brother than they actually were. He looked at them for a minute then shrugged and continued out the door, the twins skipping enthusiastically after him. He heard is mom shout one last goodbye and he waved without looking back before stepping out the door.

"What's highschool like Jojo? Is it scary?"

"How big are the lockers? Are the bathrooms nice?"

"Which are the best teachers? Where do you eat lunch?"

"Is there really a WhoCola machine in the cafeteria?"

They continued interrupting each other with questions, leaving no room for a reply. They knew their brother wasn't likely to give out answers, but that didn't stop them. They kept it up all the way until they reached the block the school was on, and only then did they cease their incessant inquisition (much to Jojo's relief) and instead proceed to fidget nervously as they followed their older brother towards the big building.

They entered through the front doors and Jojo pointed in the direction of a hall.

"Lockers."

Jojo turned and pointed in the opposite direction. The two girls turned their heads to follow his finger, their gaze resting on a door that had blue sign on it depicting a who wearing triangular skirt.

"Bathroom," he muttered. Turning around, he was about to cut short the tour and go off to find his locker when he caught sight of their faces. They looked terrified--their eyes were wide and they seemed to be overwhelmed with the vastness of the highschool. He sighed. He really didn't remember the middle school being THAT much smaller than this. Taking a deep breath, he waved his hand in front of their faces to get their attention.

"Look, it may seem scary, but it's really not all that bad. Most of the teachers are nice and I'm sure you two will make friends before the day is out. And besides, if you get lost, you can always come find me. OK?"

Whether it was Jojo's words, or the simple fact that he had actually graced them with speech, it obviously seemed to have an effect on the girls. They smiled and nodded at him, before heading off together in the direction of a group of their friends that were huddled next to a drinking fountain, looking slightly more confident and even chattering a little. Jojo shook his head. He wasn't sure how much help he'd be if they did decide to come to him, seeing as he didn't exactly fit in himself, but at least they seemed to be more comfortable now. He turned and began walking in the direction of a table where two frazzled whos were attempting to pass out schedules, silently hoping to himself that they would find a way to fit in better than he had.