Hi Guys! I'm back again with another chapter, and this one is by far my favourite one to write. Why so...? You're just going to have to read to find out.( Happy Belated Easter and April Fool's Day everybody)
Chapter 7: How angry could she be?
Yakko was bored. So far, the ink room discovery was nothing but a memory now for him and his siblings. Ophelia left the tower for a reason he couldn't care less about.
They had left earlier to the forbidden lot of the studio to hang out with the Tiny Toons, Yakko stayed behind because he had something to do first.
" What to do, what to do?", Yakko said to himself.
He walked into the kitchen, hoping to find something to snack on until a heavenly smell floated right past his nose. He then followed the smell over to one of the counters.
He saw a silver platter covered by a silver dome stood alone on the counter. On the dome was a note that said:
This belongs to me, do not touch it even if you are starving and there are no other food left in the world. DO NOT TOUCH OR EAT IT. ( I'm looking at you Yakko/Wakko)
-Ophelia Alleycat
Yakko pouted when she mentioned his name first before Wakko. He lifted the lid to see what exactly was underneath.
" It's... it's beautiful", Yakko's eyes would've watered if it weren't for him staring at the beauty in front of him.
It was a slice of chocolate mousse cake with chocolate icing, whipped cream and strawberries. The sight made Yakko's mouth water.
" How dare she?! Hiding such a beauty away from me. How mean of her not to share at least half a slice of this beauty. THIS SHOULD BE A CRIME", Yakko exclaimed dramatically.
" But do not worry dear chocolate cake, I will eat you whole because you don't deserve to be in the stomach of that awful toonette!", Yakko continued.
Yakko lifted the platter up to his face but paused and looked towards the readers.
" I know this is something I don't normally do... but uh... the writer was feeling mischievous today and wanted to put me in some mental pain... whatever that meant", Yakko said and shrugged.
He ate the cake, savoring how perfect it felt in his mouth. Once he finally swallowed the last bit, he sighed in satisfaction.
He looked at his watch and said," Maybe I'll join Wak and Dot. I haven't seen Mr. Director in a while".
With that, he left the tower, not knowing that certain death was in store for him.
Somewhere on the studio lot
Ophelia walked about looking at the different movie sets. She hadn't intended to take this long but after many years of not being on the lot you grew to be comfortable, you tend to want to take in every detail.
She wasn't up to date with what was hot for everyone anymore. Everything was too different to her.
She had stayed in Toontown for many years and the city itself is never usually up to date with what's hot with the humans. Even the newer districts are still around the era of the early 2000s and yet here they were in 2018.
The thing that confused her the most was the cartoons kids these days were watching.
The moment she laid her eyes on Teen Titans Go!, she switched the TV off and blinked for a couple of seconds, trying to register what exactly she was watching.
She also wandered what was going on with Mickey and his friends. Since when were they supposed to be part of a preschool programme. She felt so disappointed in him for allowing everything to just happen.
What had happened to the days where toons could decide how the script goes.
Posters of different reboots of cartoon shows that she remembered fondly littered the walls and the streets. Powerpuff Girls, Ben 10 and even Looney Tunes. She cringed at all of those reboots.
Last night, she had the unfortunate displeasure of watching the Looney Tunes show and had immediately called Bugs about it.
They spoke about it for a while, Bugs stated he wished the show didn't make him look like the straight-man of the bunch.
He also voiced how upset Daffy was when the show made him look dumber and more needier as well as dependent on Bugs.
" I don't need him to take care of me. I'm older anyway!"
She also watched 'Wabbit' which was retitled the 'New Looney Tunes', it was less cringier, but she could imagine Clampett and Freleng rolling in their graves.
She hoped that the same thing didn't happen to Animaniacs, since she had yet to watch it. One thing that her apartment back in Toontown lacked was a TV. All she had heard were stories about the show's genius. Bugs promised to get her the DVD and VHS of the entire show so she can see what Yakko, Wakko and Dot were created to do.
But so far, the one reboot she found at the very least watchable was 'Ducktales'. Scrooge should be happy he hasn't stooped to his nephew's level of preschoolers entertainer. He was too smart for that.
Ophelia rolled her eyes at a passing mother and child, the mother shielded her child's eyes to prevent him from looking at Ophelia. She could hear the small mutter that escaped the woman's mouth.
" Toons like that shouldn't be around at children", the woman muttered disgusted.
Ophelia sent the woman a cold glare and walked away faster. She wasn't afraid but the sight of a toon glaring at a human didn't always mean good, she could get in trouble and that's the last thing she would want.
" I finally remember why Jessica almost never visits Disneyland anymore", Ophelia muttered.
She needed to get to the tower. The tower was safe from the glares. She needed to get there... before she does something drastic that could get her and other toons in trouble.
Spotting the tower in the distance, Ophelia quickened her pace, almost running to the tower.
She could finally breathe the moment she touched the tower beams. She leaned against them and tried to catch her breath.
Now that she didn't have weight on her, she jumped up the tower easily, opened the door, went inside and closed it shut with a bang.
She dropped on the floor, still trying to catch her breath. She was tired and didn't feel like moving from her spot. She didn't care if Yakko saw her like this, she was tired and felt the need to vent.
" Breathe Ophelia... breathe", Ophelia said to herself as she tried to catch her breath.
After who-knows-how-many minutes passed, Ophelia finally stood up and made her way to the kitchen, with an intent on finishing the slice of cake she managed she to get from the cafeteria.
When she got to the kitchen, her eyes landed on the empty platter on the counter where a delicious cake was supposed to be for her to eat. Instead of that, there were crumbs.
Ophelia seethed as her hand balled into a fist. The stress of the entire day taking a toll on her, now came the culprit that she knew would do something like this to her just made her had enough.
" YAKKO WARNER!!!!!!!", Ophelia screamed.
Somewhere
Yakko was with his siblings for awhile in the forbidden set. He still didn't know why the studio hadn't teared down this place.
" So I heard you guys got a nanny", Plucky teased," Studio's really digging hard into this huh".
" Plucky, leave them alone", Babs scolded.
" Speaking of nanny, does Ophelia know you're here?", Dot asked.
" I left a note so should she should know where I am", Yakko said," Why you asking?".
" It's just... she looked so stressed this morning, I don't want you adding to her headache", Dot stated.
" Relax sister sibling, I'm sure Ophelia is enjoying her time drinking tea or whatever adults drink", Yakko said.
" I actually hope she comes over. I'd like to meet her", Babs stated walking over to the two Warners.
Unbeknownst to her, Babs' wish was about to come true.
Buster shivered as he came back with Hamton and Wakko.
" Did it just get chilly in here? It's like a 100 degrees out there why's it so cold", Buster said as he rubbed his arms.
Yakko felt the fur on the back of his neck stand.
" Yeah, I kinda feel the chill too. But not temperature-wise, like a horror movie chill", Yakko said.
Wakko's eyes widened and looked at his brother," What did you do?".
Yakko looked baffled at his baby brother," Wha-What are you talking about?".
"This sorta chill only happens when we do something stupid, especially you. So what did you do?", Wakko stated.
" Okay so I may... have eaten... Ophelia's cake that was on the counter", Yakko admitted.
" You did what?!", Wakko and Dot exclaimed.
" YAKKO!!!!!!!!!!!!!", a scream erupted from outside the set.
" Close the doors!", Yakko exclaimed.
Buster and Hamton closed the doors in time before a mallet made its way in.
" Crisis aborted", Hamton said relieved.
" Why must you always make things difficult Yakko?", Dot groaned.
" Me?! What did I do?", Yakko exclaimed.
" You always want to cause trouble with her and she's always nice to you", Dot yelled.
" But she causes trouble with me too", Yakko argued.
" She's only doing what we would've done in that situation Yakko! You're antagonizing her without realizing it", Wakko exclaimed.
" Why are guys caring so much now?! You guys too didn't want a nanny", Yakko exclaimed.
" Well, we like her! She's the nicest toonette that didn't look at us like we're misfits", Dot argued.
More banging erupted outside but all eyes were on the Warners.
" I could take care of all three of us without her", Yakko said.
" Is this what this all is about? Your pride! Face it, Yakko, things are different now. Why can't you just accept help?!", Dot exclaimed angrily.
" Why are you two so keen on keeping her?!", Yakko asked.
" Because we want-", Wakko and Dot was cut off by a crash.
They turned around to find a wrecking ball had just crashed through the wall. Everyone coughed as the dust flew up.
The Warners noticed a silhouette walking into the set. When the dust cleared, the Warners saw Ophelia, her eyes closed and her grin looked anything but friendly.
" Yakko~", Ophelia said in a sing-song voice," Get your tail over here. You owe slice of cake~".
When she opened her eyes, they were dilated and resembled their eyes a lot, adding to the creepiness of her attitude.
" You better hurry", Ophelia sang before her voice changed to something more shrill that reminded them of the Joker," Or else I will thin your butt to next Tuesday".
All Yakko did was faint.
~Later~
Yakko opened his eyes and felt something warm wrapped around. He immediately knew this wasn't his room. The interior already said a lot to him.
" Ophelia", Yakko started hesitantly.
" Well well, look who decided to join us", Ophelia said snarkily.
" Where's Wakko and Dot?", Yakko asked.
"They're sleeping", Ophelia simply said," it's already past midnight", she added.
Yakko's eyes widened," Was I out for that long?", he asked in disbelief.
" Yep. Apparently I scared you to the point you fainted", Ophelia said chuckling," Good to know I still haven't lost my touch".
" You're happy I fainted!", Yakko exclaimed.
Ophelia huffed," Well, you did take my cake without asking. I was teaching you a lesson about taking a woman's dessert, especially if its chocolate cake".
" But you didn't have to scare me witless", Yakko argued.
" True... but it's more fun that way", Ophelia grinned.
Yakko huffed in an annoyance. He lowered his head to look away from the smirking cat.
" It's only fun for you", Yakko muttered.
They stayed in silence for a bit until Yakko thought of something that interested him.
" Why did you stay up to watch me? The coach is long and comfortable enough to sleep on. Or you could've slept in Dot's room", Yakko asked," Why ruin your sleep for me?".
" Because I'm not stubborn to admit that I care about you despite our differences these past few days", Ophelia said softly.
Yakko looked at her carefully. She didn't look angry or proud, she just looked tired with a smile on her face and concern in her inky black eyes.
" Why?", Yakko asked," Why do you care about me. Wakko and Dot actually like you. Why bother with me?".
" Yakko...", Ophelia began," I don't care about one more than the other. I care about you, Wakko and Dot equally despite what you think. And it's okay its if you don't believe me. I'll still keep caring anyway".
Yakko was speechless. He blinked a couple of times. She didn't try to reach out to him. She didn't really try to convince him to trust her. All she said that... She cared.
" You can sleep in my bed of you want. I'll take the couch for tonight", Ophelia stated as she got off the bed, her tail moving off his legs.
She was already by the door frame when Yakko called her back.
" Could you leave the light on? Please", Yakko asked.
Ophelia walked back to the bed and switched the lamp on. She turned to Yakko with a soft expression.
" I'll leave the room light off but the lamp and the light in the hallway will be on. If you need anything, I'll be in the living room", Ophelia stated.
" G'night Ophelia", Yakko blurted out, catching the toonette off guard.
She turns around and looks at him. She immediately walked up to Yakko who looked at her curiously.
" Lay down sweetie", Ophelia said to the confused Warner.
Without complaints, Yakko laid down. Ophelia immediately pulled the covers over him, making sure his entire body from the neck and below was covered with the blanket. She secured the blanket around him to make sure he would be warm.
Yakko was confused beyond what he thought could bewilder him. This woman baffled him to no end. She was tucking him in like he would for Wakko and Dot.
" Why did you tuck me in?", Yakko asked.
Yakko watched as Ophelia pondered in thought, trying to find a reason to drive her to do such a thing.
" Because you were being too adorable for me to resist. Goodnight dearie", Ophelia said quickly and quietly closed the door, leaving a still-baffled Yakko in her bed.
Yakko sighed as he felt his eyes begin to close and snuggled himself further into her bed. He would never admit aloud...but he was beginning to like her. He could used to getting tucked in. He then remembered what he did this morning before finding the cake.
He called Slappy this morning about Ophelia.
Dread entered his mind as he thought about what could happen tomorrow.
' Please, please let Ophelia win tomorrow'
End of Chapter 7
This chapter got way too serious then what I originally intended. For those who are fans of the Looney Tunes show, I'm sorry. ( But I ain't apologizing for Teen Titans Go! though, that show is flat out bullcrap). Next chapter is Ophelia and Slappy's showdown.
If you're wondering, the Tiny Toons ran away before they got to actually see Ophelia. (Probably went to the Looney Tunes or something)
