To The Streets

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the cast. They belong to Warner Brothers.

"Today's the day" Wakko sighed.

Dot nodded and followed her brother into a room full of reporters, "Talk about a full house."

Claire noticed the two had finally showed up and motioned for them to join her. Wakko and Dot quickly rushed to her side, then hid behind her timidly. They weren't sure why, but for some reason this conference scared them more than using themselves as bait to lure out Buddy.

Dot pulled on Claire's sleeve, "Can you speak for us?"

Wakko shook his head, "I'll do it Dot. You just stand there and be cute."

"That I can do!" Dot grinned.

Claire nodded and allowed Wakko to step up to the podium, "Go ahead Wakko."

Wakko looked at the reporters and cleared his throat, "Good Morning everyone. I am here to speak on behalf of myself, and my sister Dot on our announced charity project. My sister and I, along with the Chairman Plotz's granddaughter will be living a life that many homeless people and toons face. We hope that with our efforts the public will no longer turn a blind eye to the plight these individuals face. Our project will go on for about a month, and longer if we feel that it is needed. With that said, we will not be taking questions for we are leaving after these last words."

Wakko stayed true to his word, and once he finished he stepped down and took Dot with him. Claire followed apparently happy with what he had done. Wakko and Dot still had to get ready for the life they would be facing on the streets. Dot followed Claire to her room while Wakko went into a different one to change clothes.

"There we go, is that going to be okay Dot?" Claire asked helping the girl get into warmer clothes.

Dot nodded, "Yeah it'll be fine! Thanks a lot for doing this with us Claire. It means a lot to me, and Wakko too. He just won't admit it."

"I see" Claire sighed softly and finished up packing up a small bag.

Dot looked at her, "Claire what's the bag for?"

"Stuff to keep you and Wakko warm if it gets too cold, and stuff to keep the two of you dry." She responded absently.

"Something's bothering you. Tell me?" Dot asked quietly.

Claire shook her head, "Saw right through me didn't you?"

Dot nodded, "It's a gift."

"Nah, you're just observant like your brothers. I've just been thinking about the past, and hoping that I can help you and Wakko. Though after all of this, and if Yakko does come back. Would you still want me around?" Claire asked almost distantly.

Dot grabbed a mallet out of her shirt and whacked the older girl, "Don't think like that! You're one of us now! A Warner, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise! You were special to Yakko, so you're special to us."

Claire shook her head to get the stars to fade, "Thanks Dot I needed that."

"Anytime" Dot grinned and grabbed Claire's bag.

The older girl followed Dot out and met up with Wakko who was writing in his journal. The girls quietly looked over his shoulder to see what he would be writing this time.

Yakko,

This may be my last entry for a while considering we are going to try and lure Buddy out. I would take my journal with me, but I don't want it to get ruined. I know Dot put a lot of thought into this gift, though I get the feeling Claire helped her. I'm nervous to even go out into the streets, but I know you'll be looking out for us. That reminds me if you ever see that mysterious figure, please thank him for me. You'll probably have a better chance of seeing him than I would. Dot and I planned on giving Claire one of your scarfs for our outing. We hope you don't mind, but we've really grown fond of her. She's been the only one who hasn't run away screaming yet, so guess that's a good thing. At times we really do think she's just as looney as we are. Though if she was a friend of yours, she's a friend of ours. Well I get the feeling that they're waiting for me, so until then take care brother.

Love,

Wakko.

He turned around and blushed slightly noticing both girls staring at him, "Uhhhh-"

Dot smiled, "Wakko you can be such a sweetheart when you want to be!"

"Zip it" Wakko growled.

Claire laughed a little, "Come on now you two, we have an annoying toon to go catch."

"Let's go over the list first!" Dot chimed in.

"Let's see" Wakko started and pulled out his gag bag, "Fridge, mallets, Einstein, Elvis"

"Hey you said you'd keep a secret" Elvis groaned and crawled back into the gag bag.

Claire and Dot looked at each other, "What else do you have in there?"

Wakko kept looking around, "Office desks, lava lights, and Burt who happens to be a Canibal."

Burt looked at the girls and Claire quickly responded with a mallet, "Okay I think that covers everything Wakko really."

Wakko looked at Claire, "Are you sure?"

"I'm sure" Claire responded and hit Burt again, "Let's get going shall we?"

"Alright but one last thing." Wakko smiled sheepishly.

He pulled out a scarf from his gag bag and handed it to Claire, "It was Yakko's, but I don't think he would mind you borrowing it."

"Thanks Wakko" Claire smiled and wrapped it around her neck, "Well then you two let's be off."

Dot and Wakko nodded and followed Claire outside of the studio lot, this was their time to go track down the killer of their brother. Nervous and afraid were the best words to describe the two, but as for Claire she remained strong and determined. She looked down as she felt the two young Warner's take her hand and look up to her uneasily. A smile graced her gentle face and she led the two out of the studio's comfort, and into the world that would be their "home" for the time being.

"I'm hungry" Dot whined.

Wakko nodded, "Me too."

"Alright you two, but you do realize we are going to have to get food in uh, unethical ways right?" Claire looked to them.

"What do you mean?" Dot asked.

Wakko looked shocked, "We're not going to steal are we?"

"Nah, but we are going to have to look for scraps and then cook them to ensure that we don't get sick."

"Sorry I asked' Wakko groaned and made a gookie.

Dot looked just as disgusted, but the two knew they had no choice now. The three eventually found food and Claire cooked it to ensure that it would be safe for the young Warner's. She managed to make enough for the two of them to eat, but skipped the meal to ensure the other two would have enough energy to continue.

"Come on you should eat too" Wakko started.

Claire sighed, "I'll be fine for now Wakko. Besides, you and Dot need it more I've learned to live on little food. I'll eat in the morning when we find breakfast."

Dot looked down, "You better promise alright!"

Claire nodded, "Of course, Princess."

Dot growled and Wakko laughed at the reaction. The three found a relatively sheltered area to stay the night. Granted, it had taken them three hours of solid walking in the rain to find a dry place. By the time they settled in Dot was miserable, and Wakko was not far behind. Claire finally convinced them it would be okay to fall asleep, she would stay awake. The drowsy children said goodnight, and were almost out instantly, using her lap as a pillow. As Wakko and Dot slept Claire remained awake to keep watch over the two. She tried to keep her nerves calm, but yet they were starting to fray. They were in a bad part of town, and she couldn't get to a weapon to defend them if needed. She heard someone approach them, and before she could get up a gentle voice managed to calm her down.

"Relax Claire, I'm not going to hurt anyone." A soft spoken voice responded.

Claire was almost in disbelief, "Yakko?!"

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