Hey, folks. This story is my first serious one which is not like my other fics in Fanfiction. It's kind of a metafiction that's kind of touching. It's about Mickey Mouse's future of his company and how it help shape him for better or worse. You'll have to read On to know what I'm talking about. Anyway, this story is metafiction and some of the characters and items belong to Walt Disney Company and it's subsidiaries. Let's get It.

========Everything The Star Touches=======

One day in his office, a man known as the one and only ruler of the most happiest place on Earth looked at his kingdom he had built over his important years. The place had different areas based on different films leading up to the 1960s from Peter Pan, 101 Dalmatians, Bambi, Cinderella, Snow White and of course, Mickey. The whole kingdom the man had created started with his own creation, a mouse. The man felt proud of his accomplishments but he had a somber look on his face with a sad smile.
He was fine with his accomplishments entertaining the children and children at heart. It wasn't the reason why he felt so sad. The man coughed profusely as he was getting sick. He then went up to the Magic Mirror on the wall and spoke to it.
"Mirror on the wall, who shall rule all shall I fall?", he asked the important question as the emotionless entity in the mirror appeared in Purple smoke hearing the man's Plea.
"An important question you seek. Your answer lies within a mouse so bold and meek. He shall be the one to rule them all when ye shall fall.", the mirror explained as the man wanted to know more.

"You say that Mickey is the rightful heir to my inheritance? What would come of my son when that day comes?", the man asked as the Magic Mirror without any hesitation told him the honest truth.
"I sense your kingdom will be going through the good and the bad times but will go to a new heights like never before. Look beyond what you see here.", the mirror advised as the man looked to see a giant golf ball like structure surrounded by train like structures and futuristic looking technology that didn't belong in the present time period. Then it showed the different worlds expanding like the jungle with a boy and a bear all the way to a mermaid of sorts although before the latter shows a jovial rabbit and a detective before the lmermaid's world can be expanded. The mirror also showed different film studios, sports related situations, a team of superpowered warriors composed of a man in a robot suit, another in American styled garb with shields, another wearing a red costume resembling a spider and many other superheroes. Then, it showed an image of ships in space in an aerial dogfight near an orb-like lair and two warriors with glowing swords dueling It out. To sum it all up, the man's empire is ever expanding at Mickey's helm after his master is long gone. The man's face was in bewilderment and surprise finding out that revelation as he asked the mirror of everything that happened.
"So my son will rule all of this after I am long gone? I am proud and at the same time shocked of this. How could I explain all of this to Mickey?", he wondered as the mirror consoled his ruler.

"Perhaps, you shall show your son the whole kingdom you had built over the years for I sense him to be ready for such a responsibility and an undertaking. But for the boy's best interest, it's best he should find out what you had seen today on his own. But if you like, you can show him the whole kingdom in order to groom him to be the heir.", he said as the man nodded In agreement. Soon, the mirror's entity disappeared into the void and the man knew exactly what to do.

"So you've called me for something, sir?", a meek but friendly mouse with big round black ears wearing red pants and galoshes sporting gloves asked the man who are walking the halls. The man nodded towards him as he spoke to the mouse with a slight smile.
"Yes, Mickey. I've called you for an important matter. I'd like to show you something related to our future.", the man said entering his office with Mickey following suit. The pair saw the curtains closed as Mickey was curious. He heard his guardian cough a bit violently as usual as the mouse felt concerned.
"What's the matter, sir? You don't look too well.", Mickey said worriedly but the man shrugged and smiled rubbing the mouse's head gently with a sad smile.
"Remember long ago when I told you that you were ready to rule this land someday?", the man said slowly breaking the bittersweet news to Mickey as the mouse nodded.

"Yes, sir. We made this magical world possible through thick and thin. I wouldn't forget that moment.", he said as the man chuckled.
"I know you won't forget that day. Come now, this is the reason I'd summoned you.", he said as Mickey did as he was told. The pair opened up the curtains revealing the magical park that was in reality a kingdom with many inhabitants and visitors hanging about. Mickey was in awe at the scenery before him as he was wondering what his guardian's going to say next.

"Amazing isn't It?", the man said softly as he coughed some more. Mickey with a mixture of worry and attentiveness nodded.
"It sure is, sir. But if I may ask, what does this Kingdom have to do with me exactly?", Mickey asked in confusion as the man explained everything he could muster.
"You see, when I was a boy, I dreamed of having a kingdom where everyone can be happy and share that magic with everybody from generation to generation. My dream became a reality no matter what the naysayers thought of me. The fact I imagined you started this kingdom expanding many worlds people ever dreamed of visiting to in their Lifetime. Thus, I thank you for making a man proud.", he said tearfully in joy as Mickey comforted the man.
"Gosh. I'm speechless. I don't know what to say.", Mickey honestly uttered. The man nodded In understanding as he continued.
"I know. And that's why someday, all of this will be yours and the Sensational 6 will be by your side to help you In need. Everything the star touches is our Kingdom and if you're to be my heir, you must understand this important detail.", the guardian said to the curious mouse firmly but gentle. Mickey nodded and had a curious look on his face gazing at something at the distance.

"Everything the star touches. Hey, what about that place over there?", Mickey pointed to a water tower with a shield that said WB on it. The man frowned at it and had to tell Mickey something.
"That's beyond our borders and you must never go there, Mickey.", he sternly said as Mickey nodded.
"Even that area with that roaring lion?", Mickey asked pointing to a lion with three letters. The man rubbed his chin in thought before chuckling.
"Maybe you could visit there once in a while. But anyway, do you know why I don't feel as well as I used to be?", he asked as Mickey wondered.
"I had a bad habit that followed me throughout my adulthood. Let's just say I didn't quit smoking so much and now it's catching up to me. That's why I am showing you this kingdom for one day, I won't be here and I need you to carry on in my place when my time comes.", he said solemnly as Mickey had a sad smile On his face.
"Gosh, sir. But can't we do anything about it to make you better again?", the mouse wondered but the man shook his head at the mouse.
"I'm not sure for certain but hope and pray I get better soon.", he coughed some more as Mickey felt bad for his guardian. The man held his composure and continued to educate his heir.
"This world you see before you is ever changing with new places appearing before you. Now over there by that gate is a new place to be Opened.", the man told the mouse as the latter guessed what that was.
"Could that be the new Jungle Book world you were building lately?", Mickey asked as the man impressed nodded.
"Correct, Mickey. This is my latest world yet and it will be ready for the world to see sooner than they think. I'm glad you're paying close attention to every world you will be in charge of someday. You are ready to be my successor of this magical place on Earth.", the man chuckled but Mickey felt nervous and insecure about the Idea as his ears drooped some. The man was concerned that he wanted to know what was happening.
"What seems to be troubling you, Mickey? Aren't you excited of your soon-to-be role as heir?", the man asked as Mickey nodded.
"Yes, sir. But I'm not sure if I'm really ready to take On this responsibility. I mean, you worked so hard to make this place so wonderful for everybody and I don't want to mess everything up.", Mickey confessed. His guardian chuckled and comforted his son.
"Nonsense. You won't mess everything I've built. I know this place will be in good hands or in this case, your gloved hands. After all, it seems a burden is lifted out of my shoulders. All you need to do is believe that you can do this. Sure that it will be the best of times and worst of times. However, if we could go through this year after year, then I know you have the courage to face them head on. Besides, you have your friends to help you out. Mickey, my son. I know you are ready which is why I've chosen you as my heir for not only people will think of me when they visit here but they'll love you as well.", the guardian said as Mickey smiled feeling more confident than ever.
"Oh thanks, Dad. I'm definitely ready even though it's not going to be easy.", Mickey said with a confident smile as the duo silently looked on at the scenery before them with a good future ahead of them.

======Present Day======

Since the founder's death, the world he'd built didn't stand still. The world grew and in fact so many more universes came through and then some. Not only that, but our mouse friend and his girlfriend or wife which ever you prefer stood side-by-side watching the characters mingle with each other and the visitors. Mickey had a solemn smile on his face as Minnie wondered what was up.
"What's wrong, Mickey? You look melancholic for some reason.", Minnie asked as Mickey shook his head.
"Oh it's nothing. It's just that we've came a long way that many years ago. I have to be honest that back then, I thought I wasn't ready to take on the legacy of the man who helped make this possible. But now, we're better than ever and I wish he was here to see this. I'm sure he'd love to meet Roger Rabbit who was the reason Ariel's world was discovered.", Mickey chuckled as Minnie kissed him on the cheek.
"I'm sure he is and proud of you. Too. Speaking of Roger, I hope he doesn't drink the human drinks. You know how he gets.", Minnie said as Mickey sheepishly grin.
"I can tell about that but let's enjoy the moment.", Mickey suggested as the mice enjoyed the moment at their castle as king and queen. Mickey looked up at the star and smiled with a joyful tear in his eye.
"Thank you, Dad. For believing that I can do this. Also, I've managed to keep Donald in line for you. He's quite a handful. But anyway, thank you for everything.", the mouse said gratefully as the star shines brightly over the castle and that giant golf ball looking attraction with futuristic trains on the horizon. Mickey from then on fulfilled his guardian's last wish as the world built is still the magical place on Earth.

A/N: And that's the one-shot, folks. This is sort of a meta-fiction about Disney and Mickey having a heart-to-heart similar to Mufasa and Simba relating to their latter sons one day ruling their kingdoms. It's kind of remarkable. You see, after Disney's death that the Jungle Book was his last smash hit and then came the Bronze Age where our Aristocats and Oliver Company were existing from 1970-1988 where they were hit and miss films were pretty good though animation was hanging on due to interests in the field were dying out and was bad for Disney and many of it's competitors. However, Who Framed Roger Rabbit revitalized the animation genre and is in fact the true first film in the Disney Renaissance. Sure when people think of Disney Renaissanc, it's The Little Mermaid but if it wasn't for WFRR, then the Disney Renaissance wouldn't exist and animation would've gone in a rabbit hole. No pun intended. But this fic is all about Mickey Mouse getting prepared for the days ahead after his creator's death and how things had changed for better and sometimes worse. Disney is a beast of a company owning a Lot of stuff for Mickey to operate in the mouse house. Anyway, thanks for reading and as always, LilMancub out and I'll see y'all in the next one.