Zoomania!


Prologue: The World of Animals


"This universe is only one of an infinite number. Worlds without end. Some benevolent and life giving. Others filled with malice and hunger. Dark places where powers older than time lie ravenous... and waiting." - The Ancient One, Doctor Strange (2016)


What is Zoomania?

Well, in the world of Zoomania, humans… never happened.

Because this world is a civilized world that is entirely animal, and most of the animals of this world are anthropomorphic (a big fancy word meaning that they walk on two feet and don't go out nude).

And in this world, it is believed that anyone can be anything.

However, this world holds a very dark secret… one that no one, be it mammal, reptile and any type of creature, has ever known of before…

A prophecy will be foretold, a group of unlikely heroes will make a choice that will determine all…

And an ancient artifact that binds them together…


Zoomania, The Burrows, Present Day…

Among the proud and wondrous lands of Zoomania is the rabbit country of the Burrows.

The Burrows is a large country with miles and miles of rolling green hills, forests and farmland. The rabbits, bunnies and hares who live there call this quaint land home and live in charming houses built into the countryside. There is currently a population boom that shows no sign of slowing down.

There are, of course, other animals that reside in the Burrows besides rabbits, bunnies and hares, such as sheep, foxes, ferrets, cougars and jaguars.

One of the best eating establishments in the Burrows would be Stumpy's, a fine little restruant/bar that rabbits, bunnies and hares and other animals would go to to enjoy each other's company and/or enjoy a nice meal or drink to ease their worries of everyday problems.

Stepping out of the establishment was a shaggy rabbit with had very shaggy fur, who wore a flat broad-brimmed dark blue-violet hat with a low top, decorated with a red reed (cattail) sticking out of it with two narrow green leaves, long, black denim pants with an open indigo vest and an old stitched scarf, one half of which is red and the other orange. He also had on an eyepatch over his left eye.

"Goodnight, you rabbits." the rabbit said to some rabbits nearby outside, having a drink, as he hopped off and then walked away as he cheerfully added, "See you in the 'morrow."

However, he didn't look where he was going and bumped into some barrels, letting out an "Oi!" as he tumbled over with them, earning some chuckles from the other rabbits.

Soon, the one-eyed rabbit continued on his merry way, bringing out a light green accordion, playing a cheerful tune as he walked through the forest at night, humming a tune to the rhythm of his accordion.

Snap

Something snapped caught his attention, stopping him playing music, as he looked around, wondering where the snapping sound came from.

"Hello?" he called, looking around.

No answer.

The rabbit gulped a little, and carefully continued walking, looking around his surroundings.

Then more rustling caught his attention.

"I-is someone there?" he asked.

Still no answer.

The rabbit looked really nervous at the situation he was now in, until something wooshed by nearby him, catching him off guard.

"What's that?" he cried, looking around as he walked carefully backwards, unaware that as he did, he stopped as if he was being watched…

And he was…

As he slowly turned around, emerging from the shadows was a strange shadowy beast, as it slowly popped up behind the bushes and approached the terrified rabbit.

"AAAH! Oh no!" he yelped, "No no no no!"

Soon the sounds of quiet wildlife at night were overtaken by the rabbit's screams, as they echoed throughout the nighttime forest…


Next time, some new friends and some unexpected visitors… but will they be friends… or beasts…?

Until next time, true believers!

Excelsior!