KidsWBYungsta's Cartoon University, Chp. 1: The Freemans at Cartoon University
KidsWBYungsta's Cartoon University, Chapter 1: "The Freemans at Cartoon University"
A/N: Alright, here is the first "official" chapter of my new story, Cartoon University. Just like I said, this takes place following the events of the third season finale (honestly, I did like the fourth season, but the third season provided an interesting closure). Oh, and Granddad will be portrayed as an older and wiser character like he is in the Boondocks comics, though he still has the same traits that are shown in the Boondocks cartoon. Huey and Riley's characterizations will be more in tune to their characters in the second and third seasons, though Riley is going to gain more of his "clever yet Book Dumb" traits from the comics. By the way, this is going to serve as a "pilot episode" of sorts for this series.
KidsWBYungsta's Cartoon University
Chapter 1: "The Freemans at Cartoon University"
One day in the neighborhood of Woodcrest, Huey Freeman was busy reading a book in the quiet and serenity of his and his brother's room. Huey was busy thinking about a lot of the events that have occurred since he, Riley, and their grandfather, Robert Jebediah Freeman, moved into Woodcrest. These events were rather insane compared to what normal kids have to endure. With strange events that occurred, including Stinkmeaner's return, a fast-food restaurant run by his grandfather causing chaos within the neighborhood, his younger brother teaming up with Ed and Rummy to kidnap Oprah, outcry over a supposed 'Fried Chicken Flu' and an intense kickball battle, Huey is left wondering when the insanity would end.
However, this one fateful day would change the lives of the Freeman family ... for the better.
"Boys!" Granddad called. "Come here, I have an announcement!"
Huey and Riley quickly walked downstairs where they see Granddad and three suitcases in the living room. This only led to curiousity in the minds of Huey and Riley as Huey asked, "Uh, Granddad ... do you mind me asking why there are three suitcases in the living room?"
"Well, I have an important family announcement," Granddad said as he took a deep breath. "We are leaving Woodcrest forever."
"For real, Granddad?" Riley said in surprise. "What made you decide to change your mind?"
"Well, listen, we were supposed to come down here to live a normal life," Granddad said. "I was supposed to find the right woman for my life, but nothing went as planned. In all honesty, we have ended up in so many bizzare episodes, one after another. First, it was Stinkmeaner, then it was the failed restaurant venture, then Riley tried to fool people who worked on reality television shows and tried to kidnap Oprah ... you better be lucky I wasn't down there, boy ..."
"Oh, come on, Granddad!" Riley said. "It wasn't like I was willing to kidnap Oprah! Ed and Rummy just set out their plans badly!"
"Yet, you still went along with their plans," Huey said. "What sense does that make?"
"What's your point?" Riley asked.
"Anyway, I feel like this neighborhood doesn't seem as normal as I thought it was," Granddad said. "I can actually say that much. Anyway, we are going to have to move out of here as soon as possible."
Huey and Riley just looked at each other, surprised at what their grandfather is planning on doing. Even with all of the craziest things that was thrown at the Freemans, everything seemed to be normal by the next episode.
Huey just looked at Granddad and asked, "So, if we're not leaving here in Woodcrest anymore, where are we going to live at now?"
"Well, I got a good deal on a new home in Acme Acres," Granddad said.
"Acme Acres?" Riley asked curiously. "Isn't that where the Tiny Toons live?"
"Well, yes," Granddad said. "However, at least we won't have to deal with too much down there as we do here in Woodcrest. Oh, and you boys will be going to a new school now."
"What school are we going to?" Huey asked.
"Cartoon Unversity," Granddad said. "I read the brochure on this school and it's actually interesting. It has the basic subjects like Math and English, but it also includes some 'cartoon-centic' classes, including Basic and Advanced Wild Takes, Cartoon Logic 101, Romantic Tactics, and even Fourth Wall Breaking."
"Whoa," Riley said. "Who knew there was a class where you could learn about cartoons?"
"Wait a minute, Granddad," Huey said. "What happened to ACME Loonversity? I would've thought that was still open."
"Well, I honestly don't know, Huey," Granddad said. "I never really asked Bugs about that."
"Wait, the principal of Cartoon University is ... Bugs Bunny?" Riley asked in surprise.
"Yeah," Granddad said. "Who did you think was the principal of Cartoon University? Scooby-Doo?"
"Hmm ... well, this is interesting, Granddad," Huey said. "So, when are we supposed to move into Acme Acres?"
"Well, I already planned ahead and we are going to leave right now," Granddad said. "Come on, boys, let's roll. Oh, and Riley, if you even try any of that 'Thug Life' imitations down at Acme Acres, I will embarrass you in ways you can't imagine."
"Pssh! Whatever, Granddad," Riley said.
"Don't start with me, boy!" Granddad said.
Huey just sighed and shook his head as he, Riley, and Granddad got in the car, but not before taking one last look at the house and the entire Woodcrest neighborhood at large.
"Well, so long, Woodcrest, we had some ... interesting times, but it's time to start this next chapter in our lives," Granddad said as he drove away.
KidsWBYungsta Presents:
KidsWBYungsta's Cartoon University
Starring: Huey & Riley Freeman from The Boondocks
Featuring: An All-Star Cast of Cartoon Characters, including Bugs Bunny, Scooby-Doo, Ed, Edd and Eddy, and more!
Starring the Voice Talents of:
Regina King as Huey & Riley Freeman
John Witherspoon as Robert Jebediah Freeman
Billy West as Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd and Shaggy
Dee Bradley Baker as Daffy Dumas Duck
Joe Alaskey as Sylvester J. Pussycat and Wile E. Coyote
Jeff Bennett as Foghorn J. Leghorn
Maurice LaMarche as Yosemite Sam and Pepe Le Pew
Frank Welker as The Road Runner
Stan Freberg as Pete Puma
Kath Soucie as Lola Bunny
Charles Adler as Buster J. Bunny
Tress MacNeille as Babs Bunny, Dot Warner and Hello Nurse
Matt Hill as Ed
Samuel Vincent as Edd a.k.a. Double D
Tony Sampson as Eddy
Dante Basco as Jake Long
Lara Jill Miller as Juniper Lee
Janice Kawaye as Ami Onuki, Jenny Wakeman and Musa
Grey DeLisle as Yumi Yoshimura and Mandy
Christy Carson Romano as Kim Possible
Marty Grabstein as Courage the Cowardly Dog
Richard Steven Horvitz as Billy
Molly C. Quinn as Bloom
Amy Gross as Stella
Alejandra Reynoso as Flora
Romi Dames as Tecna
Cree Summer as Layla
Liliana Mumy as Roxy
Phil LaMarr as Virgil Hawkins / Static Shock
Jennifer Hale as Sam
Andrea Taylor as Clover
Kimberly Brooks as Alex
Benjamin Diskin as Numbah One
Lacey Chabert as Professor DuFour
Andre "3000" Benjamin as Sunny Bridges
Candi Milo as Dr. Nora Wakeman
Paul Rugg as Freakazoid
Patrick Warburton as Steve Barkin
Tom Kane as Professor Utonium
Right after the Freemans moved into Acme Acres, Granddad decided to take them to Cartoon University, so they could get a first-hand look at their new school. Granddad was amazed about the overall scenery of their new home, while Huey and Riley were more-or-less ... indifferent to them. Granddad noticed the boys' indifference to their new home and asked, "What's wrong with you two? I thought you two would've liked this place."
"Granddad, don't you think we seem out-of-place around here?" Huey asked.
"What are you talking about? We are cartoon characters," Granddad said.
"Well, we don't have any of the usual Toon Physics usually found in the more zany cartoons," Huey explained. "You know, the Wild Takes, over-exaggeration, the quick and fast pace ..."
"Oh, come on, Huey," Granddad said. "You may be thinking that now, but you and your brother will actually fit in around here."
Huey just sighed as he said, "Well, taking your word for it, I hope so ..."
After a long ride through the city of Acme Acres, the Freemans finally made it to Cartoon University. Granddad, Huey and Riley all stepped out of the car as they walked into the university. Huey said, "This must be the expanded version of ACME Looniversity."
"What makes you say that, grandson?" Granddad asked Huey.
"Granddad, they still have the Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck statues at the entrance," Huey said. "Considering it has the same mentalities as ACME Loo, I can safely say that ..."
As the Freemans walked through the door, they saw the usual Looney Tunes-esque insanity occurring through the halls as Huey said, "... the same principles still apply."
"Aw, man! We didn't make it in time for the food fight!" Riley said as he took out a random water gun filled with vanilla frosting. "To think I had filled up my water gun with vanilla frosting for nothing."
"Now, you cut that out, Riley!" Granddad said. "I don't want you to embarrass your brother or myself during your time in Cartoon University."
Riley just rolled his eyes as they walked into the main principal's office. As they walked up to the desk, they all saw a young (and immortal) female who wore a large scarlet hat with silver hair, blue eyes, a long red dress, and red shoes.
"Excuse me, uh, Miss ..." Granddad began to say.
"DuFour," the woman said.
"Huh?" Granddad asked.
"The name's Miss DuFour," DuFour said. "I'm the secretary around here. How can I help you today?"
"Oh, uh, well, I was here to see Principal Bugs Bunny," Granddad said.
"One moment please," Miss DuFour said as she led the Freemans to Bugs' office. "Oh, Mr. Bunny, Mr. Robert Freeman are here to see you."
"Alright, let 'em in, Miss DuFour," Bugs said as the Freemans walked inside to meet the famous cartoon rabbit in person. "Well, if it isn't Mr. Robert Freeman, I see you haven't changed a bit, doc."
"Wow, thank you, Mr. Bunny," Granddad said as he shook hands with Bugs Bunny. "I must say it is an honor to see you once again ... and in real life, too! Man, I have always seen you in the movie theatres, whether it was those old Looney Tunes cartoons or even the live-action / animated films you did for Warner Bros., like Space Jam and Looney Tunes: Back in Action."
"Eh, thanks, doc, but please, you can call me 'Bugs' if you like" Bugs said with a slight chuckle as he looked down at Huey and Riley. "I see your grandsons are going to be the new students around here."
"Yes, sir, Bugs," Granddad said. "Oh, and Huey was wondering something before we came down here."
"Yeah, what happened to ACME Looniversity?" Huey asked.
"Hmm ... ya know, I can tell you this much, doc," Bugs explained. "You see, due to the success of most of Warner Bros.' animated series throughout the '90s into the 2000s, all of us Looney Tunes decided to utilize the money to expand the grounds of ACME Looniversity. As for the name change to 'Cartoon University', I can't really say. I'm guessing since we had a lot of cartoon characters from around the world enrolling here, I guess we had to change the name ... even though the same principles of ACME Looniversity apply around here."
"Hmm ... interesting," Huey said.
"Well, anyway, would you guys like a grand tour of this school?" Bugs said.
"Are we going to see some fine girls around here, Bugs, my man?" Riley asked.
Huey responded to Riley's comment by smacking him upside the head while Granddad told Riley, "Be quiet, boy! *nervous chuckle* Uh, you have to excuse my grandson, Bugs. He can be ... rather outspoken at times."
"Eh, don't worry about it, doc," Bugs said as he laughed. "Yakko and Wakko are pretty much the same way, so I can tell Riley would be cool with them."
As Bugs led the Freemans out of the office, he began to give them a grand tour of the famed university.
A/N: Well, it turns out Huey and Riley might be interested in being enrolled in Cartoon University. Who will be the notable cartoon characters whom Huey, Riley, and Granddad meet during the tour around Cartoon University? Find out in the next chapter!