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Chapter 2: Apple Cobbler + Princesses = Trouble

Basil: Well, as you can probably see, the ball was going great. Everyone was eating, drinking, dancing and making merry. Strangely enough, the princesses seemed mysteriously drawn to the apple cobbler Minnie and Cinderella had been raving about. Coincidence? I think not. Anyhoo, the heroes are about to discover that the villains aren't as much of a distant threat as they had thought............

(We pick up the action in another isolated corner of the ballroom (anyone seeing a pattern?) where King Mickey and Sir Donald are in deep conversation over security matters.........)

Mickey: (looks at the clock tower, seeing it is 10 til midnight) Are you sure there's no indication of potential problems, Donald?

Donald: Positive

Mickey: I could breathe easier if we did one more inspection.

Donald: But-

Mickey: Who's the King?

Donald: (unenthusiastically) You are.

Mickey: And who's the captain of the guard?

Donald: (sigh) I am.

Mickey: And you do....

Donald...whatever you tell me to do. I know, I know. Fine, one more inspection. *Into walkie-talkie* Glass Slipper, this is Magic Lamp, come in Glass Slipper.

(out in the courtyard, we see a green army man from Toy story hiding in a rose bush with a large walkie-talkie)

Army Man: Glass Slipper reporting for duty sir, over.

Donald: Do you see anything Glass Slipper?

Army Man: Negatory Magic Lamp, over.

Donald: (to Mickey) Told ya so.

Army Man: (hears Wicked Queen's evil cackle) Wait, I hear something. Sounds villainous to me.

(Behind the Army Man is a mysterious shadowy figure....)

Mysterious Shadowy Figure: Now, now. Can't have you spoiling all the fun. (picks army man up and shoves him in a bag)

Donald: Glass Slipper! (no response) Glass Slipper! (No response) Crackers! We lost him!

Mickey: Oh, no! The villains! Should we alert the public?

Donald: Not yet. No need to cause widespread panic. (Into walkie-talkie) This is Magic Lamp. All men at arms. I repeat, all men at arms!

Mickey: This could get messy.

(we turn now to the buffet table, where we find Clarabelle Cow and Snow White conversing. Iago is not far behind.)

Basil: (presses the "pause" button on his magical remote control) *Ahem* I believe I should explain the significance of the characters in front of you, well two of them anyway. Snow White doesn't really matter. Well, she does, but....not right now. Okay, anyhoo. That cow, no vulgarity intended, is a source of many problems throughout the course of this narrative, all of which you shall see later. Her name is Clarabelle and she is the head reporter for the Toontown Tattler, the FK's top selling tabloid magazine. That parrot there is her assistant. Rotten lot, the both of them. Well, anyway, their significance comes later in the tale..........so back to the ball! (Presses "play" button on his magical remote control.)

Clarabelle: So, Snow...I hear you used to live with seven men. Is this allegation true?

Snow White: Yes. (Smiles) The seven most adorable people I know.

Clarabelle: (cringes at the painfully sweet tone of her voice) So.....anything kinky happen?

Snow White: (gasp) How dare you! (Punches Clarabelle and then walks off)

Clarabelle: Ouch. (Massages her snout)

Iago: (flies over) Slow news night, huh?

Clarabelle: No kidding. This has got to be the most boring press event since the beginning of time! These toons are so pure and sweet and politically correct. I practically have to cause my own chaos to get a story!

Iago: Amen Sister!

Clarabelle: Wait! That gives me a brilliant idea!

Iago: You'd better not be thinkin' what I'm thinkin'...

Clarabelle: (grins maliciously and pulls a bottle of vodka out of her purse) Have fun, toons! (Pours the vodka into the punch bowl)

(Jessica Rabbit and Dumbo walk up)

Jessica: Oh stop it Dumbo, you're too much!

Dumbo: (blushes)

Jessica: (caresses his trunk) Why don't you mosy on over to my place some time? (hands him a cup of punch)

Dumbo: (drinks punch and gets very tipsy) *hiccup*

(Daisy and Scrooge are standing nearby)

Scrooge: (laughs) What a dunce!

Daisy: (hits him) Scrooge!

Jessica: (gasps in horror at Dumbo)

Clarabelle: (takes out camera and rapidly shoots pictures)

Daisy: Clarabelle! You spiked the punch, didn't you!

Clarabelle: Maybe...

Daisy: (swats her with her purse)

Clarabelle: Watch it sister! I bet I could dig up some dirt on you! Come on, Iago. We're leaving. (Stomps off in an angry rage. Iago follows her)

Roger: Oh Jessica!

Jessica: (under her breath) Oh, great. (to Roger) Coming schnookums. (to Dumbo) Call me. (Walks away)

Daisy: You know, I think Roger deserves better than that tramp!

Tramp: (pads up) Yes...

Daisy: Oh no, I wasn't talking to you dear.

Tramp: Okay...(walks away)

Daisy: She's always runnin' around with other men...and elephants....

Scrooge: Well, if he doesn't want her, I'll take her! (meanwhile, on the balcony....)

Meg: Oh Wonder Boy, I wish you were here. I miss you so much. *Sigh* what's the use? Not like he can hear me...

Ariel: (walks out onto the balcony) Hey Meg. Why aren't you inside? We're having a great time! (Looks out into the sky) Oh.... you miss him don't you. Well, I'm sure he misses you too, wherever he is...

Meg: What do you know?! You're knight in shining armor is here! (Looks inside at Eric) Oh, Ariel, I didn't mean it.

Ariel: It's okay Meg. I guess balls aren't much fun alone.

Meg: Oh well. I'm a big girl. I can tie my own sandals and everything. (Clock tower chimes midnight)

Mysterious voice in the Wind: It's time...

Meg: Ariel? (Turns around and sees Ariel out cold on the floor) Ariel!

(a great commotion suddenly occurs inside. It turns out all the princesses are out on the floor)

Timon: Tatiana! Wake up!

Simba: Kiara! Are you ok?

Beast: (gently picks up Belle's head) No. NOO!!!!!

Kuzco: (dumps punch on Jasmine's head) Earth to Jasmine!

Jessica: Kuzco! That's not going to help her!

Minnie: I feel very... (Passes out on the floor)

Cinderella: Me too.... (Passes out beside her)

Aurora: Yes! It worked!

(everyone looks at her. Suddenly, another Aurora walkis into the room)

Other Aurora: Sorry I'm late everybody. I was trying to open my door, and then I realized it was bolted shut! So then I- (looks at "Aurora") Wait a minute......

Mickey: This can only mean one thing.....

Aurora that spoke first: You're correct Mickey (transforms into Madame Mim)

(everyone gasps)

Donald: Move men! Move!

(army men swarm the castle)

Mickey: Surely there's not just one of them.

(Phillip reveals himself to be Jafar)

Jafar: Prepare for pain! (starts shooting magic spells everywhere with the help of Mim)

Donald: We've got this taken care of! Go hide Mickey!

Mickey: Are you sure?

Donald: Yes!

(Mickey runs to the wine cellar)

Jafar: Mim! Follow him!

Mim: Aye aye cap'n!

(Mim chases him)

(meanwhile in the cellar....)

Mysterious Shadowy Figure from earlier: Yes.....run Mickey. I've got you exactly where I want you.

(back in the ballroom...)

Ursula: (materializes) Muah hahahahaha!!!! You pathetic fools! There's nothing you can do to stop us now!!!!

Donald: Oh great. (charges at Ursula and yells)

(suddenly, a cannonball flies through the wall. A pirate ship can be seen in the lake by the castle)

Captain Hook: (from the ship) Come out and fight you yellow bellied cowards!

Beast: (yelling back at him) What do you think we're doing?!

(the ship shoots another cannonball and Beast hurdles himself towards the opposite wall to avoid being hit)

Daisy: Oh no, we're being attacked!

Scrooge: Way to state the obvious!

Kuzco: (trying to ward Jafar off) Back evil sorecer dude, back!

Jafar: (snickers) Pathetic really. You call yourself an emporer?

(Again in the cellar)

Mickey: (opens door and goes inside) Whoo! That was close.

Mysterious Shadowy Figure: You have no idea.

Mickey: No! Not you!

Mysterious Shadowy Figure: (evil laughter) Good-bye Mickey! (Shoves Mickey into a bag and disappears, leaving a note behind)

Mim: (bursts into the room) Nowhere to hide now Mousy! (looks around) Well, where did he go? Mickey? Mickey! Come out come out where ever you are! (sees a piece of paper and picks it up) oooooo what's this? (examines it, seeing a message composed of letters cut from a magazine)

(Reading it aloud..)

iF yOu EvEr WaNt To SeE yOuR pReCiOuS mOuSe AgAiN......TOO BAD, YOU WON'T!

Mim: Uh oh...