Eventually…

The Trek to Town

There was only one way in or out of the town. It was by means of crossing the desert and hiking through a small treacherous canyon. Simple no?

The New Yorkese merchant was carefully making his way through the makeshift road of the canyon. He steered his brown horse into the corners as not to fall. It was difficult because he had his merchandise inside his covered wagon.

"Hmm….maybe I should have taken dat left turn at Albuquerque!" complained Bugs Bunny

He was a dashing rabbit wearing a black pants, a black tailcoat, and a gray vest. (Think Will Smith's outfit from Wild Wild West. hubba hubba!)

"Finally!" he exclaimed when he reached the valley in which the town lay in the center. With revived confidence, the horse trotted to the main gate.

Once Bugs rode into town, he felt as though he came into a ghost town. It was deathly silent. There were a few people around but they barely made a sound. They walked as though they were afraid of something. Their clothes were worn out, as if that was the only article of clothing to their name. Bugs felt ackward coming into town, for everyone was staring at him.

"It's like these people never seen a rabbit in a covered wagon before," muttered Bugs to himself.

He looked at the buildings around him; they were in no better condition. There was only one two-story building that stood out. It was white and it had a clock tower. It was in much better conditions than the other buildings in town. There was yet another building that caught his eye. It was a two-story building that wasn't in that bad of a condition. It was old, but it wasn't falling apart. It was the only inn that he had seen in town. He tied up his horse to the post and it began to drink from the water basin. Bugs went inside.

The main hall was full of small tables were some men were playing cards. They looked up for a moment when he came in, which made Bugs feel uneasy. They resumed their game but others watched him with suspicious eyes.

Bugs noticed no one at the reception counter so he walked over to the bar, where he thought he saw someone bent over.

"Excuse me," he interrupted. When the person stood up, Bugs discovered that she was a beautiful tan rabbit. She had on a white apron over her simple lavender dress.

"May I help you?" she said in a sweet voice

He shook himself out of his trance and managed to say, "is dere any vacancy in dis here inn?"

"Let me check with the receptionist," she said

She took off her apron and walked from behind the bar to behind the reception desk.

"Yes sir, we do have vacancy," she responded

"I see you're busy around here," said Bugs

"Girls gotta do what she can to make a living in this town," she said

"By the way, my name is Bugs Bunny,"

"Pleasure mister Bunny, my name is Lola Bunny,"

"So, Ms. Bunny, is it dat bad in dis town?"

"You have no idea. I'm sure you've noticed that we're poorer than most towns,"

"I've noticed. But, why is dat?"

She motioned him to come closer. He leaned over the desk to hear what she couldn't say out loud.

"It's because of our mayor, Yosemite Sam. Ever since he won that election ten years back, he claimed this town as his own. He taxes us to death. He even has his little militia that collects, or rather, takes our money to pay our 'debt to the town.' He uses that militia to torture and threaten any opposers," explained Lola

"Why can't ya impeach him?" asked Bugs

"We've tried but this guy has so much money that he corrupts the powerful citizens of this town. Those that do oppose him mysteriously disappear,"

"But why haven't…"

Bugs was interrupted by the slamming of the swinging doors. Two large bulky men had entered the inn. The one with the rugged mustache was Nasty Canasta and the one with the brown hat was Cottontail Smith. Lola's expression turned to one of disgust once they saw her and approached the desk. They shoved Bugs aside and leaned over the desk as if he wasn't there.

"Excuse you," said Bugs but the duo just eyed him then turned their attention to Lola.

"I think you know what we came for doll," said Canasta

"My name isn't doll, so don't call me that," she said coldly

"We'll call you whatever we want, doll. Just hand it over," said Smith

"Dat ain't no way to talk to a lady!" said Bugs

"This ain't none of your business!" said Canasta shoving him away.

Bugs shoved him back. Canasta got up and was about to strike. Just then an old rabbit came from the back of the inn.

"Now there ain't no fighting here!" said the old rabbit, "ya'll stop harassing my customers!"

"We ain't fighting, we're just playing around," said Canasta

"We came here to collect your dues," said Smith

"We don't owe anything we paid last week!" said Lola

"It doesn't concern you!" shot back Smith

"Don't talk to my granddaughter that way!" said the old rabbit, "we paid the mayor our dues. It's unfair if we have to pay every week now."

"Life ain't never fair. It's just the way it is," said Canasta

"If ya'll don't have the money by Friday, something terrible might happen to ya'll," said Smith while giving Lola an evil look. They knocked over a table before leaving the saloon.

"Are dey always like dat?" asked Bugs

"Today they were actually nice," said the old rabbit

"Jerks," muttered Lola

"Are ya checking in stranger?" asked the old rabbit

"Yeah, just came in," said Bugs

"Sorry for the rude welcome,"

"Dat's OK doc,"

"My name is Milton Bunny, but everyone calls me Pa. I'm the owner of this here place,"

"Pleasure, my name is Bugs Bunny,"

"What brings you to this town?"

"I'm a salesman who took a wrong turn. I sell elixirs, ropes and other supplies."

"This town ain't good for business if you ask me. But who knows,"

"I'll try my luck, but from the looks of it, I don't think I'll profit."

"Well good luck with that," said Pa, "well I got to go feed the horses now. Lola you make sure he gets checked in."

"Thank you," said Bugs

"Well let's see," said Lola taking out a book, "we have four rooms to choose from."

"Anything is fine with me," said Bugs

"Hmm," said Lola as she scanned the book, "2B or not 2B?"

"Dat is da question,"

"(laughs) That's the first time anyone ever got that joke!"

"I guess people don't read dat much nowadays,"

"Shakespeare is so romantic,"

"He was the greatest,"

"Well, I'll show you the room," she said coming from behind the desk with a key in her hand.

Bugs followed her upstairs. She led him to the room marked 2B. She unlocked the door and led him inside. It was a tiny room. It had a single bed, a wooden dresser, and a single window. Out the window, the main street was visible. The roof of the first floor extended a little forming somewhat of a balcony.

"I know its not much," said Lola, "but at sunrise it's the best place to be."

"Everything is fine, don't worry yourself," said Bugs

"If you ever need anything, be sure to let the maid know,"

"Who's da maid?"

"You're looking at her,"

"So you're Lola of all trades, huh?"

"I have to be to help Pa. Well, I should be getting back to work, bye,"

"Bye,"

After getting settled, Bugs decided to have a look around town.