TLP: Morning minna, I'm the TLP.

Miri: Not any more!!! MhaWhahahahahah!! This is MY body now, give it to ME!! *takes TLP's body and tries it on*

TLP: tee hee... I'm Miri... I LOVE the Backstreet Boys... Nick is my favorite

Miri: Ah, i could get used to this. Ha, now you're me, foolish little girl!

TLP: tee hee... I love you TLP-sama...

Miri: NOO!! Away with you!

TLP: but TLP-sama... you promised we'd run away together...

Miri: Ummm..no. i never said that!

TLP: *cries*

Miri: Silly girl! Why are you crying?

TLP: I'm a girl... I have cycles and stuff... this is soooo weird. I don't know what to do! I want some chocolate ice cream... *wanders to freezer*

Miri: Do not ignore me! I am the great TLP!

TLP: I love Nick from the BSB! He could beat you up anytime! He's my hero and he's ten times the man you are!

Miri: WHAT??

TLP: you heard me... you, you SWINE! you are the object of hatred for every woman!

Miri: I am the best swine in the world!!

TLP: *hits TLP-sama on the head* we wrote a fic minna!

Miri: Oh...that...Ummmmm... Well, let them read it! It is of course my brainchild! I have devised the whole thing and had to constantly fix this girl's poor excuse for grammar... but I must be off! *flips cape behind back*

TLP: *runs after TLP-sama, grabs his leg and doesn't let go*

Miri: ACK, let...me..*pant*...GO!!!

TLP: NO TLP-SAMA! I LOVE YOU!!!

*men in white coats grab them both, bind them, and throw them in the back of a white truck*

ANs:
TLP: I am SOOOO sorry Miri, but I um... deleted your AN on accident. *baka TLP baka* I've tried to piece it together from what I remember... but, oh well. Oh, and consequently, I forgot that I'm supposed to put my name first in the credit... ^_~
A big thanks to Miri for cooperating and actually writing with me!
email: thelonepig@hotmail.com
AIM: The Lone Pig
Miri: I LOVE TLP! He's my hero! *big hugs* *men in white coats come to take her away* I want to thank some people, but TLP deleted my AN so I don't remember who... um... Micheal, some other people... ah, you're all great!
email: short-stuff@ix.netcom.com
AIM: starbunny816
Title: Stay Tooned Prologue/Episode 1
Authors: Miriamele and The Lone Pig
Rating: G

Definitely ALTERNATE REALITY... *as if you were expecting anything else...*
Serena giddily jumped into the living room, singing into an imaginary microphone. "Funny how our dreams come true, like a fool I'm into you. The day we met, I lost my saaaanniitteee..."

She danced to the table in front of the television. After making some last minute changes to her choice of bowls and dishes, she sat back to admire her hard work. Leading all others, was a platter of tortilla chips, centered by a tiny cup of Taka Bell (trademark) Super Spicy Salsa dip! Raye would just love that!
Following that arrangement, stood a large bowl of popcorn, slathered in butter and salt. And next to that was what Serena fondly referred to as her "sweet tray". Infamous at parties nation-wide, it was filled to the edges with chocolatey treats so strong that many people could really "just have one". Well, with the exception of Serena, of course!

Today had been the last day of school and she had decided to gather together all of her friends in a jubilant celebration of their freedom. After all, what better excuse for a slumber party? Her parents were both out of town on a business convention. Her little brother, Sammy, had been invited to stay over at a friend's house. The conditions were perfect for a girls' night out.

Serena bounced over to the stack of videos next to the television. She ran her finger along the movie titles, trying to make sure she hasn't missed anything. Ranma 1/2... Tenchi... Escaflowne... Card Captor Sakura... DragonBallZ... Blue Seed... Marmalade Boy... Fushigi Yuugi... and one very special movie right on top. Serena giggled. It was her favorite in the whole world -- the Rainbow Brite movie!

Serena smiled at the thought of spending time with her friends. It had been a long time since she had been able to unwind from the stresses of school. Life was hard enough saving the world practically every night. She deserved a break! Why should she have to drag herself to school every morning and face Ms. Haruna? Life could be so unfair. But school was out for the summer and she had not a care in the world!
She smiled again and turned a cartwheel. Her foot caught the end of the table as she leapt through the air, tipping it and sending its contents rocketing into the air and all over the floor. Serena frowned and started to cry as she began picking up the assorted snacks from the carpet. The sound of a bird chirping filled the house, announcing the arrival of some guest or another. Serena couldn't understand why her parents didn't use a normal doorbell...

Serena quickly threw a few more chips into a bowl and then scrambled for the door. Turning the doorknob and peering out, she was met with the smiling faces of Amy, Mina, Raye, and Lita all standing on her front porch.

"Oh... hi guys!" Serena looked over her shoulder at the mess and groaned. "I was just cleaning up..."
Half an hour later, the team of girls had restored Serena's living room to its former state of cleanliness.

"Great! It's no wonder Darien always calls you an odango atama! I can't believe you ruined all of the food!" shouted Raye, throwing her arms into the air.

"Well I don't see you trying to remedy the situation," replied Serena snotily.

Electricity filled the air as Serena and Rei glared at each other from across the room.

"Here we go again," sighed Lita as she folded her arms.

"Hey, I've got an idea!" said Amy. "Why don't we order pizza!"

"And let's have some boys come over!" grinned Mina, whipping out her little black book.

"I think that I can solve both problems with ONE solution!" All heads turned to the voice that had spoken... it was...

"Serena?" chimed everyone in unison.

"You... you have a solution... to a problem?" stuttered Raye, looking dizzy.

"To...two problems...Serena, are you feeling all right?" asked Amy.

"Yes, yes, Amy, of course! Now hush, Raye!" All the girls nodded, stunned at Serena's sudden interest in problem solving. Serena let the moment hang for a moment, allowing the suspense to build. Then she launched giddily into conversation:

"You'll never guess who I saw out delivering pizza yesterday!"

"WHAT??" chorused four voices.

"That's ALL you have to say?" threatened Raye.

"No, no, just listen to me!"

"C'mon guys, give her a chance!" said Amy.

"Thanks, Ams!"

"As I was saying before being so RUDELY interrupted..." said Serena, casting an evil eye at Raye. "I saw Darien and Andrew out delivering pizza! For real you guys! They're working for that NEW pizza place! It was sooo funny, you see, because-"

"That's your solution?" shrieked Raye, reaching out to throttle Serena.

"Well, Mina wanted boys and Amy wanted pizza. It seemed like that would be a perfect fit," snickered Serena, innocently tugging at her hair.

"Serena... that's... that's... GENIUS!! I LOVE the idea!" chimed Mina. "We get Andrew to come over and deliver pizza and then I'm sure I could get it for free if I... oh, of course Darien will be there too, aheheh, well..."

"MINA?? Are you actually agreeing with Odango's plan?" Raye was shocked.

"Yes, Raye, as a matter of fact I am!"

"You guys, this doesn't sound like a very, erm, sound plan?" replied Amy cautiously. "Why don't you two just tell Andrew and Darien how you feel about them?"

"Amy, that's... that's... GENIUS, but it's to be expected of you!" yelped Lita, suspicious stars forming in her eyes.

"For sure! We can HELP you guys hook up with them. I'm sure Serena here would just loooooveeee to tell Darien--" snickered Raye.

"Now hey! Wait a minute here! Raye, I don't like the sound of this plan of yours! I already told you I DON'T like him!" screamed Serena.

"Then why are you blushing?"

"Aw, shut up Raaayyeeee, I am NOT!!"

"Y'all, quiet it down!" shouted Lita folding her arms menacingly.

"Umm, you guys?" said Amy hesitantly.

"What, Amy?" shouted a chorus of three voices

"Anybody see where Mina went to?"

"Hello, Vinny's Pizza Parlor?" echoed Mina's voice from the parlor.

"Uh-ohhhhhh..."
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"Andrew," asked Darien exasperatedly. "Are you sure you have the right address this time?"

"Absolutely! This time I'm positive we're at the right house!"

"Uh-huh, just like the last four deliveries on our list, ne?"

"No, no, no! THIS time I double checked!" assured Andrew, waving a map in Darien's face.

"Well, good for you! Now, c'mon, let's go. If we're not on time they'll get their pizza for free!"

"I'm coming, I'm coming!"

Darien reached up pressed the lit-up doorbell before him. From inside the house he could just make out a curious bird sound...

"Andrew, did you...hear that?"

"Yeah, hen da ne. Well, whatever, ring it again!"

Darien again reached up to ring the bell, but before his task was completed the door swung open, revealing three madly grinning girls and Amy crouched on the staircase.

"Hello, boys!" they crooned, wickedly and in perfect harmony.

"Andrew... I think you MUST have gotten the wrong house again!"

"I don't think so..." said Andrew, fumbling with his map.

"Hi Andrew!" chirped Mina from the doorway.

"Uh... hi Mina." Questioning his sanity, he leaned over and whispered to Darien a request.

"Pinch me."

"Nani?"

"PLEASE tell me I'm dreaming!"

Placing a hand on Andrew's shoulder, he responded: "Dude, I think it's your worst nightmare."

"Hi, Darien!" sang the odangoed blonde.

"Ugh, make that MY worst nightmare, why are YOU here, Serena?"

"Darien, I LIVE here! Funny that you should, uh, mysteriously be our pizza guys... buuuut I WANT my pizza!!

"Andrew, you guys wanna come in for a sec?"

"Sure, Mina!" said Andrew, dropping everything in his hands and happily skipping into the house, his face lit like an overdone Christmas tree.

"Aren't you coming, Dar?"

"ANDREW! You're following them like a lost puppy!" Looking around Andrew panted and scampered further into the house.

"Oh, well! Care to join me?"

"But we have...stuff to do...pizzas to deliver! I mean, we can't just strand hundreds of hungry families somewhere...out there waiting, waiting for their pizza! Andrew, some of them might even be children! And I, Darien Shields, will NOT let some silly girls slumber party stop me!"

"Fine, suit yourself," Andrew threw the keys to his aghast friend. "Sa-yo-na-ra."

In no time at all, Darien was staring face to face with Serena's front door. Thinking twice, he reconsidered his plans.

"Andrew!!! You can't just slam the door in my face! Let me in!! I'm sorry! I didn't mean it!"

"Good, I'm glad we agree on something, and Darien? This was out last order, 'member?" winked Andrew.

"Oh... right."

"Well, come on in, minna! And give me my pizza, Darien!" invited Serena, snatching her pie from Darien's hands. "If you hadn't come back, I was gonna go out after you! No one stands between me and my pizza!"

The two delivery men were both coached over to the couch, where they were sat down and bound with ropes.

"Mina? Is this really necessary?" asked Andrew.

"Of course, silly," giggled Mina. "Wouldn't want out 'special guests' running out on us now..." She winked and smiled. Andrew melted.

"What's going on?!" shouted Darien, struggling against Lita's iron-grip.

"You'll see," giggled Serena.

The girls finished tying their captives, then crashed around in various places on the couch. Serena grinned mischieviously.

"I'm sure you boys remember THIS show from your childhoods..."

The screen blared on. The complimentary fifteen seconds of black and...

WELCOME TO THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DIC!

"AHHHHHHHH!! Serena! NO, please, NO!!"

A pretty pony with a rainbow-y mane and tail rises from a peaceful meadow. He happily frolics in the fields and then gallops towards a large mansion surrounded by little rainbow-y huts. The pony's name is Starlight.

Suddenly, Starlight bursts into song:

"Wake up, flowers, I've been up for hours!! There's work to do! Birds are singin', no more me-oh'-myin', There's work to do!"

"SERENAAAA, please, NOOO!!, not Rainbow Brite!"

As if on cue, thunder cut through the air, overriding even Darien's scream. The lights all went out and the television fizzled to black.

"THERE IS A GOD!" shouted Darien.

Lightning split the air and rain began pouring in droves. Everyone stared out the window at the growing storm.

"Well," sighed Serena. "There goes that..."

Suddenly, the lights shot back on.

"Or maybe not?" pleaded Serena hopefully.

The lights grew brighter and brighter, enveloping the room in the soft halo of flourescence.

"What's going on?" asked Mina unsteadily.

The lights overhead shattered, sending a shower of sparks and flourescent bulb down on the party. The television blared on and grew brighter. The lights began to pulse in unison, and on every pulse one more shattered. Everything was chaos.

"LET ME OUT OF HERE!" screamed Darien, trying to free himself from his rope.

Andrew laid back with a silly grin on his face as Mina clutched him in fright.

And then the light from the television grew so bright, it enveloped the entire room. When it dissapated only seconds later, the house was empty...

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Darien awoke as sunlight poured into his face. He sat up to find himself on a very grassy hill overlooking a rainbow-y village. The bodies of his friends lay about him in the grass.

"Where are we?"

A pretty pony with a rainbow-y mane and tail rose from the other side of the peaceful meadow. He froliced happily towards the group.

Darien's scream cut the air like a knife.