A City of Many Colors
[The scene opens with an exterior shot of Toon City. Continuing from the previous episode, the damages are still visible with the burn marks on several buildings still present. It cuts to a shot of Harvey and Salty on the elevated track, with the former lifting a piece of broken metal from the damaged rail bridge for the latter to take away, before cutting a shot of Evergreen Station where BoCo has positioned the cranes to clear up the rubble while Bill and Ben are standing by with trucks to take the remains off to the scrap yard. It then cuts to Zip and Zug collecting the remains of damaged crates and supplies from the quayside]
Zip: Well, I guess you were right on us collecting salvage.
Zug: Zip?
Zip: Yes, Zug?
Zug: Shut up.
[The scene cuts to an exterior shot of the hospital before transitioning into one of the rooms where Setsuna is tending to Scootaloo sitting on the table, wiping something on the filly's arm. Scootaloo winces with a hiss]
Setsuna: This will only sting for a bit, but it will heal your wound…[gently rubs on the orange pegasus' arm]...you're a brave little thing, aren't you?
Scootaloo: Well, I guess you could say that, I did get out of the fire with some cool battle scars.
Setsuna: Let's be glad they were just small burns and you were otherwise unharmed.
Scootaloo: Yeah, I'd say I'm pretty tough, that fire was nothing, I was outta there like Rainbow Dash on a marathon.
Setsuna: Oh, so I guess we're past the phase of getting lollipops after an appointment.
Scootaloo: Aaaaaah, that's all little kids stuff, I'm a grown pegasus, ready for anything, I don't need sweets to prove th…okay, maybe just one, but don't tell anyone I said that.
Setsuna: [chuckles and pulls out a red lollipop] It'll be our little secret.
[The shot cuts to Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy sitting in the waiting room, next to them are several other victims of the recent debacle; Rocko having sustained burns on his right arm and a spot on his face, Sagwa anxiously teetering on her seat, and Loopy wincing at the patches on his body]
Rainbow Dash: Do you think she'll be alright?
Fluttershy: I'm sure she'll be fine, I never knew you to get so worried.
Rainbow Dash: [straightens up] Who said I was worried, I'm not worried, I'm just hoping it's nothing major like third-degree burns or overnight hospitalization.
Fluttershy: And they say I'm the one who gets all on the fritz.
Rainbow Dash: [scoffs] Whatever, Scootaloo's strong like me, I'm sure it'll be nothing she can't handle.
[At that moment, Boo Boo opens the door]
Boo Boo: Rainbow Dash?
Rainbow Dash: I wasn't panicking!
Boo Boo: Oooookay, anyways, Scootaloo's free to go.
[Scootaloo walks out with a bandage on her right arm]
Scootaloo: I told you I'd be alright.
Rainbow Dash: Hehe, never doubted you for a second, kid.
Fluttershy: [muffles a chuckle] She was the bravest pony I've ever seen.
Boo Boo: Ruby, Max, you're up next!
[As the two older pegasuses and one filly walk out from the room, a pair of rabbit siblings; one smaller with a red striped shirt and blue overalls and one taller with a violet dress follow Boo Boo into the hallway. The scene cuts to the park where Blitz and Exile are sat down on a bench, looking rather forlorn while Fancy-Fancy and Spook walk in the background]
Blitz: My collection of paintings, all burned in the inferno…I'll never recover them…
Exile: [softly rubs the Doberman's arm] Do not worry, comrade, paintings can be replaced, you cannot. I'd consider us luckski that the fire didn't get us.
Blitz: Yes, I suppose you're right, I can live without looking at a drawing, but you…[shudders]...I couldn't bear the thought.
Exile: Same goes for me, though I admit, the cityski is looking rather dismal.
Blitz: I heard that some places got so bad, people are moving out to Toontown on the other side of the island.
Exile: But I thought that was just a tourist spotski.
Thomas: [off-screen] This time's a special case.
[The two canines look to the right to see Thomas O'Malley approaching them]
Thomas: They're opening up temporary houses for people who's got the brunt of the fire when it damaged their homes. I was one of the lucky folk in that regard, others like Tom and Charlie, ehhhhhhhhh, not so much.
Blitz: Perhaps we should consider temporary relocation, we got hit pretty hard during the affair.
Exile: I'm sure we can cope if we just get supplies from the depot.
Belle: [off-screen] I'm afraid it won't be as simple as that.
[The three men look to the left to see Belle walking up in her blue and white dress]
Belle: I just passed by the shop when I was getting more brooms to clean the dust around my store, they're still cleaning out the ash and debris.
Exile: [sweatdrops] Well, that complicates things. I guess we'll move out for now, at least until things have improved here.
Blitz: Well, at least they've got that shop you like on the other side.
Exile: Hmmm, you're not wrong there.
Blitz: Of course, I'm a genius after all.
[The scene cuts to Evergreen Station where Rebecca is sitting at Platform One to take the people needing to be relocated to the other side of the island; passengers including Pepe, Penelope, Tom, Charlie, Rouge, Tails, Lola, Blitz, Exile, Kanga with Roo in tow, and Rita with a frizzled Georgette next to her]
Rita: You gonna be alright there?
Georgette: Do I look alright? My room, my cosmetics, my photo-ops, my beautiful expensive bedsheets, they're all ruined! [dramatically sobs while Rita pats her on the back]
Rita: It'll be alright, but maybe don't use my shirt as a-[Georgette pulls up on the Saluki's black shirt to wipe her eyes]-tissue…again…
Prince John: You think that's bad, my luscious robes were caught in the fire.
[The shot reveals Prince John in a large red coat with layers of fluff around the neck]
Prince John: All I could find was this puffy coat, and it's sooooooooo hot, ooooooooh, my clothes, my beautiful clothes, my clean, pristine lining!
[Prince John sobs in a similar manner to Georgette while Sir Hiss patiently waits with a tissue box on hand]
Sir Hiss: It's routine at thisssssss point.
Prince John: [whimpers] I'm royalty, I'm not meant to move out, it's just not fair.
[Sir Hiss appears behind the lion's back to pat on his shoulders as he continues to whimper]
Sir Hiss: There, there, sire, you'll be alright, hopefully…
[As soon as the passengers have boarded, the guard blows the whistle, inciting Rebecca to do the same as she puffs out from the station]
Rebecca: Don't worry, everyone. I'll have you at Elm Station by tea time, hopefully that'll put a smile on some faces…
[As the yellow pacific's last coach leaves the platform, a small black mouse with a bow is watching from behind one of the station columns, recognizable as Minerva "Minnie" Mouse. The scene cuts to her entering the town hall before approaching two large wooden doors with a large plaque above reading "The Mayor". She steps inside to find the chair turned around at the desk]
Minnie: Excuse me, Mr. Mayor, I have news to share with you.
?: What would that be?
Minnie: Well, as you know, the fire devastated the city and everyone's morale has been low ever since.
?: Yes, it's quite the unfortunate predicament we've got on our hands.
Minnie: That's why I was thinking, this place could use a bit more…color, so to speak.
?: I'm listening…
Minnie: Well, it's that time of year again, and given that the people need something to help cheer them up, I was thinking of something that would really bring the community together.
?: What exactly was on your mind; a parade, a festival?
Minnie: Well, both of them actually. I know this might be a haphazard strategy, but given the current circumstances…
[The chair turns around to reveal the man, or mouse himself, Mickey Mouse, retaining a neutral half-lidded expression throughout the conversation]
Mickey: I say…[cracks a small grin]...you've got a sharp mind. We hold the celebration, community is happy, we continue mending the damages, everyone wins.
Minnie: I'll start on making the announcement as soon as possible…[turns to leave]...and I will be tactful about it.
Mickey: When do I ever doubt you?
Minnie: Hmm.
[The scene cuts to Elm Station where the passengers have departed, Rebecca is simmering contently at the platform, Murdoch is several platforms away with a heavy goods train, and Arthur is in the yard shunting a train for Molly. The shot pans onto Blitz and Exile in particular while Nature Cat and Hal walk by them]
Blitz: You know, sometimes I feel like we don't travel enough.
Exile: I rather travel when need to as opposed to jumping all across globe.
Blitz: Well, back then, we couldn't even sightsee, it was always some weird thing to take care of.
Exile: Most of the time was pointless rubbish anyway.
Blitz: Yeah, you're not wrong there. Anyway, shall we check out the homes, no time like the present.
Exile: So long as it gets me in nice soft bed to lay on, things be good.
[The scene cuts to Falmouth Harbor where Daria and Jane are looking at a poster placed on a wall reading "Come Join the Rainbow; Toon City Community Celebration"]
Daria: Well, if that isn't the most subtle way of saying pride parade, then I don't know what it is.
Jane: Well, there's no corporate label on the bottom, so maybe the shilling won't be as egregious.
Daria: How much do you wanna bet the mayor's behind this?
Jane: If he is, I expect several pins showing how great he is. You know, the usual government involvement.
Daria: In that case, I'd better get home and dye my hair.
Jane: Since when do you dye and it doesn't turn out like crap?
Daria: Since I figured using a bucket of paint gets the job done sooner.
Jane: Smooth.
[The scene cuts to the big engines having a meeting at the roundhouse]
James: Ugh, all those ashes and cinders, they got my paint all dirty, now I'll need a new coat.
Henry: Oh, yes, James, try going to the works to see if they have it available, you know, if they weren't trying to recover from the damages sustained during the fire.
James: Hmph, easy for you to say, Henry, you already work with trucks more than me, keeping appearances already isn't your forte.
Gordon: Oh, it doesn't matter for either of you, it's fine for you, little James-
James: Hey!
Gordon: -or you, Henry, but an important engine like me needs to keep up appearances, pulling the Express means their engine needs to be pristine at all times, but thanks to this blasted fire, I can't get to the painters until a new shipment arrives.
Henry: Guess you'll have to experience what it's like being a goods engine, eh, Gordon?
Gordon: Pah, how undignified, so soon as the works are repaired, I'll be first in line for a repaint.
James: [sighs] I can't stick around here much longer, I'm headin' down to Elm, their works are mostly empty, so maybe they've got better luck. Besides, I've got a coal train to take up there anyway.
[With that, James pulls out of the sheds and onto the turntable to be turned around]
Gordon: [clears throat] Actually, I think I'll take my chances at Elm as well, I think the express is due out soon.
[Gordon is next onto the turntable as James puffs away]
Henry: Ah, what the heck, might as well follow them, got nothing better to here, might as well get some tankers and pretend I've got an important shipment.
[The scene cuts to Haruka and Michiru having tea outside of a cafe named "Panama". Lady and Duchess are sat to their right while Honest John and Gideon are sat to their left]
Michiru: [sighs] You know, while the waters have settled, they still feel tense.
Haruka: Well, given what's happened as of late, I'm not surprised.
Michiru: Yeah…actually, I think it's more than that.
Haruka: What do you mean?
Michiru: There's this uncertain feeling I've got, it's small, but it's there…
Haruka: Is it a warning?
Michiru: Maybe, but I can't say for sure…
[Haruka places her hand on Michiru's]
Haruka: Whatever it is, you'll let me know.
Michiru: Of course…hmm, by the way, did you hear the news?
Haruka: Yeah, apparently something about bringing the community together.
Michiru: You want to take part in it?
Haruka: Hehe, so long as you're by my side, I reckon it'll be paradise.
Michiru: Hmmhmm, oh, Haruka, you never fail to amuse me.
[The scene cuts to Rita and Georgette entering their new complex, a rather quaint white painted apartment with simple furniture, kitchen, and bedroom to the left]
Rita: Well, this place ain't half bad, not the fanciest, but hey, who's keepin' track?
[Georgette throws her suitcase onto the floor, lays on it, and groans dramatically]
Georgette: I don't know how I'll ever recover from this…
Rita: While you're doin'...that, I'll be in the kitchen fetchin' us somethin' to eat.
[Georgette scowls as Rita walks over to the kitchen]
Georgette: How can you be so nonchalant about this?
Rita: Simple; the more ya' look on the stuff that didn't get burned, the better.
Georgette: Oh, hahaha, how charming.
Rita: Heeeeey, Georgie, why ya' gotta be so hung up about this? Ain't ya' at least relieved to spend some time with yours truly?
Georgette: [pouts] Oooooooh, you wouldn't understand…
[Rita sets a pan on the counter and walks up to the pouting poodle, kneeling down]
Rita: I promise you'll love what I'm gonna serve up…
Georgette: Let me guess; spicy, chewy, crusty, piz-[a finger is put on her lips]
Rita: Italian pasta and for dessert…[closes in on Georgette's face] sweet cherry pie…
[Georgette blushes at this]
[The scene cuts to Baloo resting on his deck chair outside on the dock reading a magazine, stuck on a particular page]
Baloo: Well, well, well, about time they came up with something to spruce up the place.
Bagheera: [comes up with a tray of lemonade] What have you got there?
Baloo: Oh, just a lil somethin' talkin' about the upcoming festival, time for me to show off ma' stuff.
Bagheera: You're doing the frosted muffin top again, aren't you?
Baloo: No, what makes you say that?
Bagheera: Because every time something big goes on, you make sure to be at the center of attention.
Baloo: Aaaaaah, c'mon, you know you like it, the look on your face says it all.
Bagheera: Errrrrrrm, but it's just, what with all that's happened, maybe we should keep the antics to-[gets pulled in by Baloo's arms]-a…minimum…
Baloo: You worry too much, Baggy. Kick back, have a little fun.
Bagheera: I just…oh…
[Baloo boops his nose against Bagheera's, who after a bit of hesitation, returns the gesture. The black panther begins to ease up as he lets out a content purr]
Bagheera: Maybe I can let it slide…for a special occasion…
[The scene pans up as a sax tune begins to play over the sounds of purring before it transitions to a scene of Gordon, James, and Henry arriving at Elm with their respective loads. The red engine looks out to the sheds and finds them empty]
James: Aaaaaaaah, that's a score, init?
Gordon: Mind you wait your turn, I told you I'd be first to get repainted.
Henry: You two and your obsession with repaints…hmm?
[Upon stopping at his platform, Henry overhears a conversation between Bluey and Bingo]
Bluey: There's going to be a rainbow celebration held in town.
Bingo: Oooooh, I'll bring my coloring book! I've got lots of colors to show off.
Bluey: I heard there's going to be a parade and games and a festival, maybe even a winner for who can be the most colorful. Hehe, that'll be me.
Bingo: Well then, the judges will be wowed by meeeeeeeee. [spins around like a top] Hehehe.
Chili: C'mon, kids, we gotta catch our train back!
Bluey and Bingo: Coming, mum!
Bandit: Ooooooh, no, it seems we're missing two people, we can't possibly leave without 'em.
Bluey: Here we are, here we are!
Bandit: Here you are, for a second, I thought I was gonna have to call lost and found for two missing stowaways.
Chili: You mean when you lost your hat and it was in the bag the whole time?
Bandit: [blushes] Heheeeeeee, that was an experience.
[As the Heelers board Hiro's coaches, the shot cuts back to Henry who ponders on what was just said]
Henry: Hmm, I thought I heard something about that back in the city…
[Henry looks over to see Gordon and James still debating over who should get repainted first. As quietly as he can, he slips over the points and into the station yards, grinning as the big green engine watches his cohorts be distracted]
[The scene cuts to evening with Blitz and Exile sitting in the living room of their new complex watching the television]
Ann: This is Ann Gora, Toonight News coming to you with a special bulletin. In light of the recent events, Mayor Mouse has decreed a festival dedicated to the people of Toon City, with the main goal focusing on a community coming together as one. It is to be held in the next week, promising to be a fun and colorful experience for everyone involved. There will be a parade that'll span from Toon City all the way up to Elm Station, so put a pin on that schedule and we hope to see you in attendance.
Blitz: Hmm, what do you reckon?
Exile: I suppose if it is for community, then it be shame not to go.
Blitz: Pluuuuuuuuus, I think it's calling out to us, a time for us to shine.
Exile: Hmmmmm, I wouldn't mindski that…
Blitz: I'm sure you wouldn't…
[Blitz leans in to rub Exile's nose, before the husky pulls the Doberman down and the sound of a squeaking mattress can be heard]
[The scene cuts to various people around Toon City and Toontown spotting the posters for the event; first Dodger and Oliver by Falmouth Harbor, then by one of the cafes, Scar while he wraps a coil of his mane around his finger, then the CMC; Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo find a poster in the park, and then Snooper and Blabber find a poster on the door of the detective agency. As the word spreads around, it cuts to the town square having the stands being built up for the festival. Aurora and Ariel are on one stand, Garnet, Amethyst, and Pearl are on another, Huck and Snag are sitting up one in between Snow White and Robin]
[The scene cuts to the big day having arrived; colorful stands line up on the street with a giant banner saying "The Pride of Toon City" in rainbow lettering. Snow White is at a stand selling treats with various icing patterns, Rarity is at another stand selling colorful clothes for people to buy, Robin Hood and Little John are by another stand where the former is sitting above a large clear bucket of water while the latter stands at attention with a cane and megaphone, Garnet, Amethyst, and Pearl are selling necklaces and other trinkets by their stand as both Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy walk off with necklaces of rainbow and a mix of blue, white, and pink]
Augie: This necklace really goes well with my cotton candy, doesn't it, dear old dad?
Doggie Daddy: Hehehe, you said it, son a' mine.
[Fox is shown walking away from Rarity's stand with a shirt of lavender, violet, and blue before seeing Falco looking off to the side, wearing an outfit similar to him]
Fox: Well, would you look at that, we match.
Falco: Huh, oh yeah, sure we do.
Fox: Guess you could say we're in the same boat if you know what I mean.
Falco: That's where I'm gonna stop you, I don't recall the last time you saw me interested.
Fox: Well, have you been scouting as of late?
Falco: I'll let you know if I find any.
Wolf: [off-screen] Well, well, well, if it isn't my favorite part of dorks.
[The shot shifts over to Wolf decked out in rainbow while Leon is decked out in white, blue, and black. The shot cuts back to Falco blushing while he looks back at Fox]
Falco: Shut up, shut up, shut up.
Wolf: I see you two managed to get here.
Falco: Okay, maybe I shouldn't be surprised to see Wolf here, but Leon?
Leon: I feel like I've the right to attend as well, birdbrain, especially given my interests.
Falco: I can only imagine what those are…
Fox: I, uh, never expected you to wear something that colorful.
Wolf: Well, it's for a special occasion, init? Thought I'd get into the spirit of things, much like you have. Besides, I think I look good in this.
Fox: [clears throat] I mean, I don't disagree, it's a nice change of pace.
Panther: [off-screen] Ah, hermanos, there you are.
[The shot cuts to Panther walking up with a shirt of pink, yellow, and blue, while Krystal follows behind with a dress of white, purple, and grey with a black triangle on the top]
Panther: I see the gang's all together, lovely shades you've got on, gentlemen.
Falco: Well, if it ain't Mr. Romantic at it again with the compliments.
Krystal: Personally, I think it suits you well, Falco, you could do with a bit of sprite.
Falco: Hahaaaaaa, funny, Krystal.
Fox: Ya' know, for a color scheme I thought I'd never see on you, I gotta say you pull it off.
Panther: Why, thank you, my good man, just goes to show that I'm flexible when it comes to a lot of things.
Fox: And Krystal, are you…?
Krystal: I guess you could say I'm just waiting for that chance, these things take time, but I imagine I'll find someone.
Fox: Well, good for you in that case.
Krystal: Thank you, Fox.
[The scene cuts to Elsa and Anna walking through the festival, the former decked out in a color scheme rather unlike her usual attire, a dress of red, orange, white, and lavender, while the latter is decked out in a similar color scheme to Panther's outfit]
Anna: Wow, they really went all out on this place. And your outfit is soooooooo cute!
Elsa: [chuckles] Thank you, I know it's not something I'd usually wear, but I figured I would try out something different.
Anna: You know, with that dress, I'd say you look more like a spring queen than a snow queen.
Elsa: You don't think it stands out too much, do you?
Anna: Awww, don't worry about that, Elsa, I say you've got plenty of room to show off.
Elsa: Well…maybe a little.
[The shot cuts to Jinks purchasing a heart pin from Huck and Snag's stand while Top Cat, Benny, Choo-Choo, Fancy-Fancy, Spook, and Brain are standing in line behind him]
Jinks: Mmm, I think this suits me.
Huck: Yer not wrong, Jinks, it's a lovely lil thang.
Jinks: Well, it was made' by the best.
Snag: Twas created with the utmost care to be sold to the lovely patrons of this here festival. A large part of it involved my creative endeavor.
Huck: Along with a bit of help when he needed somethin' to sort 'em all in.
Jinks: In that case, I'll be off, thooooough I might come around later. [winks and walks off]
Top Cat: Alright, whatcha' got for us here? [holds up a rainbow pin] Nice assortment you got here, fellas.
Benny: [holds up a pin of blue, red, and black] Ooooh, this one looks nice.
Choo-Choo: [picks up a pin of blue, pink, and white] I think this one's callin' out ta' me.
[The scene cuts to Aurora and Ariel at one stand while they're next to Snow White's baked treats. Aurora has decked herself out in a dress of blue, pink, and purple while Ariel is decked out in blue, pink, and white. Snow White is decked out in a rainbow dress while Charlie and Itchy have walked off with a cupcake each, the latter having a bit of frosting stuck to his nose]
Snow White: [sighs] Isn't it a wonderful sight? I don't remember the last time I got so many people wanting my treats.
Ariel: Same goes for all these shells I collected, I made sure to find the ones that stuck out the most.
Aurora: And I finally found a way to quell Flora and Fauna's dispute over my dress, just have a mix of both.
Ariel: Or three in your case.
Aurora: Well, mix the two together and you get violet.
Snow White: It's a lovely look on you, dear.
Aurora: [chuckles] Why thank you.
[The scene cuts to Rarity at her stand when the other five members of her group arrive]
Rarity: Oh, darlings, you should see the hustle about here, everyone's been flocking to get a new accessory from yours truly.
Applejack: Well, Rarity, I reckon you've got your work cut out for you, all these dresses and shirts make some for variety.
Pinkie: Hehe, look, Rainbow Dash, she's got an outfit in your colors, call it "Rainbow Pride."
Rainbow Dash: Well, I reckon it does look good on me.
Scar: [as he passes behind them] Personally, I reckon it would look better on me.
[The ponies turn up in surprise to see Scar walking past, dyed lines in his mane, and looking content with his remark]
Twilight: I suppose events like this do bring out some unexpected surprises.
Rarity: Hmm, that gives me an idea…[pulls out a clipboard]...note to self, add onto list of people for photo-ops.
Applejack: Ya' keep a list fer that sort a' thang?
Rarity: Well, one must keep themselves organized for things like this.
Fluttershy: Hmm, makes sense to me.
[The shot cuts back to Scar walking past several stands attended to by Baloo and Bagheera, the Eds, and the Sailor Senshi before finding Shere Khan standing by himself amongst the crowd, donning a rainbow tie]
Scar: Enjoying yourself?
Shere Khan: As much as I'm sure you are.
Scar: A bit crowded, yes, but those are the sacrifices we must make.
Shere Khan: A little dramatic, aren't we?
Scar: Rather dramatic than lonely, init?
Shere Khan: I'm not lonely.
Scar: Mmmmm, I think you could spare a bit of company.
Shere Khan: Well, I suppose you're not the worst of the lot.
Scar: And you'd know all about the worst, wouldn't you?
Shere Khan: From one scumbag to another.
[The scene cuts to Tramp and Balto after the former has just come out from a stand with their nails now painted in blue, pink, and white]
Tramp: Well, what do you think?
Balto: I'd say it brightens up your look.
Tramp: [waves his paw] Why, thank you, darling, I always aim to impress, you should give it a shot.
Balto: [rubs his arm] Oh no, I couldn't possibly…
Tramp: Awwww, don't be shy, hun, I think you'd look good with some polish on them nails, thought you said the green, white, and violet cover looked appealing.
Balto: Mmmmmm, well…
Buster: [off-screen] I think you look pretty sharp there, slick.
[The two canines turn to see Buster and Steele, the former donning a rainbow vest while the latter dons a white, blue, and black shirt]
Buster: Nails done, I see? You're steppin' outside the box.
Tramp: Uh, thanks, I suppose.
Buster: I mean it, they look nice on you, wouldn't mind seeing it more often.
Tramp: Wait, really?
Buster: Would I lie about somethin' like that?
Tramp: I…
Steele: I see someone's speechless. Oh, and is that my favorite wolfdog sporting a bit of purple, lookin' fetch, aren't you? [winks]
Balto: Uh, what are you…?
Steele: You know what my pattern stands for, though we can take it slow if you'd like.
Balto: [blushes] S-Steele, there's other people here!
Steele: You're right, I'll reign it in, for now, hmmhmmhmm…
Buster: You're a saucy one, aren't you? Though you could say I can't control myself sometimes, especially around such fine lookin' thangs.
Tramp: [blushes] You, uh, you really know how to make a conversation turn in the other direction…
Buster: Only for you. Suppose we'll see each other later, catch ya' then, ma'am. [winks and walks away with Steele]
Balto: Those two, am I right…Tramp?
Tramp: Huh? Oh, yeah, yeah, right there, Balto…
Balto: You alright there?
Tramp: Yeah, it's just…I had a flashback when he said "ma'am".
Balto: Oh…
Tramp: I mean, it wasn't unpleasant or anything, just…made me think is all.
Balto: Well, I guess there's that.
Tramp: Ah, it's nothing to worry about, hun, let's see what else they've got around here for fun.
[As the Schaunzer mix and the wolfdog walk away, the scene cuts to Rebecca approaching the line where the parade is to begin, the Bulleid Pacific having been painted in rainbow]
Rebecca: Ooooooooh, this is so exciting! I've never been part of a parade before, and with this new livery too! I wonder who-OH!
[Rebecca stops before Henry, James, and Gordon, all three having changed their appearances; Henry is decked out in purple, white, and green, James is decked out in blue, pink and white, and Gordon is decked out in lavender, violet, and blue]
Rebecca: Oh, wow, you all got repainted like me!
Gordon: Well, when Henry got first to the painters, he told us that he wanted to get into the spirit of things, and so I decided to have a go at it, not wanting to be upstaged of course.
James: I'm sure to dazzle the crowds once we get out on the parade, this is one time where I'll make an exception for blue on, or pink when it's not an undercoat.
Henry: In any case, would you look at the floats they've got set up for us? I've never seen such colorful flatbeds.
Rebecca: I'm taking the one that's a giant rainbow. Hehe, fitting since I'm colored like one.
[The scene cuts to Haruka and Michiru waiting among the crowd for the parade to start, the former wearing a shirt of pink, white, purple, black, and blue while the latter wears a skirt of red, orange, white, and lavender. They turn to see Setsuna approaching with Hotaru, the former decked out in a dress of pink, yellow, and blue while the latter is wearing a skirt of rainbow]
Haruka: I almost thought you weren't gonna show up.
Setsuna: As if I would miss an important event when you two are involved, me and Hotaru were just getting fitted.
Hotaru: Doesn't my skirt look beautiful, Setsuna helped pick it out for me.
Michiru: It looks lovely, sweetheart, seems we all went with a unique style.
Haruka: And just in time for the parade.
[At that moment, the sound of music starts to play, followed by a shot of three drums being played, panning out to reveal Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup. Behind them with the rest of the band playing are Bloo, Grim, Courage, Numbuh Three, Marceline, Octavia Melody, Vinyl Scratch, Ed, Edd, Eddy, Buttons, Slappy, Bonkers, and Roger Rabbit. Leading the troop is Princess Bubblegum as she marches ahead with a baton and flying above the cavalcade are Krypto and Streaky]
Announcer: Welcome all to the Toon City pride parade! Leading us in is #37 Rosie!
[The cheery red tank engine, this time with splashes of orange and white on her, is shown approaching the crowd and giving a few toots of her whistle]
Rosie: Fancy myself leading a parade, whoever would have thought. Happy pride, everyone!
Announcer: Coming up behind the brass band are the main event! On #4 Gordon's trailer is a beautiful caricature of a fairy that shines brightest of all!
[The Winx girls, in their fairy attire, fly over the float and spray it with fairy dust. Flora in particular waves down at Mirta and Lucy who are situated between Diaspro and Amaryl, the redhead and the green haired girl wave back at up at the Fairy of Nature]
Announcer: Coming up is #5 James with a colorful bouquet of flowers, oh, are they spraying petals!
[Petals of blue, pink, and white rain down on the crowd, on the left side of the crowd; Garfield, Knuckles, Shadow, Lapis, Peridot, Lyra, Bon Bon, Jinks, Judy, and Nick, whom of which is holding up Finnick while the fennec fox dons an unamused expression, before the same happens to those on the right side of the crowd; Chrysalis, Scar, Zira, Hokey, Loopy, Tails, Bismuth, Trixie, and Jasper]
Announcer: Coming up from behind is #3 Henry with a heart as golden as this community!
[The heart on Henry's flatbed shines in the sun, reflecting the colors all around the city like an Aurora Borealis]
Announcer: And not too far behind is #22 Rebecca with the pride of Toon City; the rainbow pride!
[As Rebecca puffs along, the large rainbow of flowers and streamers flutters in the breeze. The passing crowd of Angelina, Alice, Cajun holding Katz close to him, Pamela, Jenna, Pongo, Perdita, Lady, Duchess, Kipper, Tiger, Sylvester, Jasmine, Sly, Thomas O'Malley, Scat Cat, Blitz, Exile, Rita, Georgette, Prince John, Ace standing in his usual serious position, and Antoine are shown cheering at the spectacle. Thomas, Annie, Clarabel, Percy, Toby, Henrietta, Duck, Edward, Emily, Nia, Donald, Douglas, Oliver, Bill, Ben, Mavis, Daisy, BoCo, and Diesel wait for them to arrive before preceding to follow the whole group out of the city and into the open countryside]
[The scene cuts to everyone continuing the parade as they march through the countryside, passing by the narrow gauge engines gathered at Pine Station, then passing by the miniature engines on their railway before they finally arrive at Elm Station. Tramp catches up with Balto amongst the crowd about to head off into Toontown to continue the celebration]
Tramp: Oh, hey, I thought I was gonna lose you in this crowd.
Balto: Hehe, good thing you didn't. Got everything you need?
Tramp: Yeah, I think I've got…
[Tramp looks up to see Buster, with Steele beside him looking in his direction with a grin]
Tramp: …everything. You know, why don't we take the scenic route to town? Might be more interesting.
Balto: Oh. Well, I dunno what that means but…[looks in the direction that Tramp was originally gazing at]...never mind.
[As the two canines follow the crowd, no one notices someone hidden from view, lurking within a van on a train at the platform furthest from the right; their silhouette is taken from behind as they watch the crowd disperse]
The End
