Chapter 1: Enter Agent Giraffe

"Ericha...Ericha!"

Ericha stirred from hearing her name and opened her eyes to find herself staring back at the familiar ceiling in her bedroom. Blaze sat on the left side of her bed while her mother Sheila and her father Geoff on the other side with a relieved look on their faces.

"Oh thank goodness you're all right," Sheila said as she embraced her daughter tightly. "The moment we heard the thud, we got out of bed and found you in the hallway."

"Oh," Ericha said as she lightly chuckled. "I must've been having a strange dream about Blaze with a bunch of cartoon characters. Sounds crazy right?"

She was hoping for her parents to laugh with her or say it was a dream, but it was only awkward silents that made her stop chuckling and slowly asked. "...It was a dream...right?"

"I wish it was sweetie," Geoff answered looking gloomy. "But it happened...the television is broken."

Ericha and Blaze starred at him oddly. Sheila begins to comfort Geoff by letting him cry on her shoulder.

"Yeah…" Blaze shook off the awkwardness. "Anyway, what you saw wasn't a dream. I thought that Tristian or Jesselyne left the television on. I wasn't expecting to see Garfield's upper body sticking out."

Without a word, Ericha quickly rolled out of bed and dashed out of her room with Blaze tagging along. She wanted to see for herself what she witnessed a few hours ago was real. When she got the living room, her face had a bewildered look at what she saw right in front of her.

Her younger siblings Tristan and Jesselyn were sitting in the kitchen along with four animated cartoon characters. Ericha recognized the gray and white rabbit munching down on a carrot, the tall and scrawny teenage boy with short light-brown hair and a green shirt with shaggy red shorts, and finally, the fat orange and black striped cat was in the middle of swallowing a giant frozen turkey.

However, she couldn't make out the girl; the teenage girl with light brown wavy hair that's shoulder-length and green eyes. She wore a purple shirt and jeans.

"That is so amazing~!" Tristan exclaimed in amazement at the cat's success at devouring down the entire turkey. Ericha was impressed that the feline stomach didn't change.

"You're definitely the real Garfield!" Jesselyn approved nodding her head.

"Like even I wouldn't eat raw turkey," The boy said looking also amazed.

"No one would, especially when it was straight out of the freezer," The girl reminded.

"...!" Before he could say anything, Garfield cringed as his whiskers and fur had some small icicles. His whole head turned light blue as he chittered his teeth.

"Let that be a lesson young ones," The teen said sternly, but Ericha could tell she was joking around. "Always cook your turkey so don't get hyperthermia."

"Speaking of which how are yah sleeping beauty?" The rabbit asked directly at Ericha.

"Huh?" The teen exclaimed a bit startled. "Oh, I'm doing well, thanks. 'This is not a dream...they're real?'"

"Well that's good to hear," The boy said a bit relief.

"You are truly pathetic Ericha," Jesselyn scolded at Ericha. "You were the first person who saw Blaze, then you confronted his evil sister Mizella and her giant monster Pokemon. And yet you fainted upon sight of these four."

"Shut up!" Ericha growled at Jesselyne. "I didn't know Blaze was a Pokemon at the time! But...these are cartoon characters I've seen before, Bugs Bunny from Looney Toons, Garfield from the comics in the newspaper and Shaggy from Scooby-Doo!"

"Like WOW! I haven't been in this world before and I'm already popular," Shaggy said.

"Hey, haven't you forgotten someone," Tristan said gesturing to Irma.

Ericha observed the girl with a puzzled expression. "...Sorry, but you don't look familiar…"

"Seriously?! She's Irma Lair...you know from W.I.T.C.H," Tristan clarified a bit annoyed. "She's the one who can manipulate water and mind control!"

"Hold up, I can do what?" Irma questioned.

"Mind control," He clarified. "I think It was at the start of Season 2. You were arguing with your father and caused a pipe to burst!"

"...I don't know what's freakier, Irma's powers or you watching W.I.T.C.H," Jesselyne lamented.

"So how did you four meet each other?" Ericha asked curiously. "It's odd for four characters from different shows are suddenly good friends.

"Friends? More like survivors," Irma said.

"Survivors?" Tristan repeated.

"Now that you mention it, it sounded like you were desperately trying to get away from something on the other end," Blaze said.

"It all started out as a peaceful normal day for me," Bugs explained. "You know, dealing with Fud and tricking Daffy that it's Duck Season."

"Yeah good times," Jesselyn sighed.

"Anyway, I was just about to head into my rabbit hole for a good nap when suddenly I was conked in the noggin by a small round sphere," Bug recalled. "When I climbed out of my home. multiple of those things were falling from the sky turning every object into a monster."

"That like happened to me too!" Shaggy added nervously. "We just caught a man in a monster costume and then the minute that sphere hit him he turned into a real one! I don't know what happened to the others, but before I knew it, I was alone."

"What a coincidence!" Irma announced in shock. "That happened to me too!"

"Grunt!" Garfield grunted with his face still frozen.

"Hold on," Blaze went in front of Garfield and blow a small bit of hot air from his mouth. IT was hot enough to warm the cat up a bit.

"Now there's something you don't see every day," Bug commented staring at Blaze.

"Thanks, anyway I was waiting for my owner to serve me dinner," Garfield angrily pointed to the three of them. "Until those three came in the living room and brought that snake monster with it."

"Well look at the bright side, I think you lost a few pounds getting chased by that thing," Irma said.

"Okay out of curiosity, do those monsters that appeared had a red heart with black linings symbol on them?" Blaze asked.

Garfield, Irma, Shaggy, and Bugs nodded their heads in unison. This got Blaze and the Hames siblings to exchange a fearful glance at each other.

"Judging by your reactions, you know what those monsters are right?" Bugs questioned.

Before the siblings could answer, Geoff and Sheila came into the kitchen with a frown look on their faces.

"You four need to hide in Ericha's room quickly, " Sheila instructed looking a bit pale. "The chief FBI is doing his daily visit."

"W-What?!" Ericha shouted looking astonished. "B-But he said that he was coming tomorrow!"

"We thought so too, however, he seemed to change his mind," Geoff grumbled.

"Oh great," Tristian groaned. "Not him again."

"I thus were rather be eating Ericha old Halloween candy than see him again," Jesselyne commented.

"That's a bit poetic," Bug Bunny complimented. "Say, who this guy you're talking about?"

"He's an FBI agent in charge of keeping an eye on us," Sheila explained.

"And thinks that I'm plotting world domination," Blaze added with w grumbled.

"Does this have to do with something about a massive monster terrorizing Connaught Public School?" Irma asked showing the newspaper that has the headlines. "Aliens Monster terrorizing Grade Six Dance."

"Y-Yeah," Jesselyne groaned while scratching the back of her head. "When his sister realized the gold trophy was fake, she went on a tantrum summoning that monster."

While Jesselyne continued explaining the incident, Ericha caught a glimpse of a black vehicle parking in front of their small house. "Um...Mom, what time did he said that he was coming?"

"He said he'll be here in an hour...why?" Sheila asked.

"Because I think he might've lied," Ericha responded.

"What?!" Sheila and Geoff screamed.

"I'm betting that he lied to us on purpose to catch us off guard!" Jesselyne exclaimed angrily.

"You all need to go to Ericha's room, now!" Sheila ordered.

"We'll explain on the way," Ericha answered while shoving Irma, Shaggy, and Bugs Bunny towards her room. Blaze was towing a sleep Garfield with the help of Jesselyne and Tristan behind him pushing.

Once they were out of sight, the doorbell rang got the parent's attention. Nervously, Sheila went over and opened the door to reveal a blond-haired man who was the same height as Tristan. He was wearing a black and white suit and black glasses covering his eyes.

"Good evening Mr and Misses Hames," The midget man greeted politely.

"Good morning Agent Giraffe," Sheila greeted back trying to hide her nerves. "I see you came earlier than we expected."

"I apologies for the sudden visit, but this is very urgent business," Giraffe said as he entered the apartment.

"May I offer you some refreshments Mr. Giraffe?" Geoff asked quickly.

"No thank you, I made a pit stop to McDonald's and got a coffee," He replied as he seated himself on the couch.

Meanwhile in Ericha's room, Irma, Shaggy, and Bugs caught a quick glimpse of the FBI agent entering the apartment before reeling their heads back in her room.

"No way...his name is Giraffe?" Shaggy whispered at the siblings in shock.

"Yeah…" Ericha nodded slowly. "He calls it his "Code Names," "

"So I'm not the only one who finds his code name a bit..off?" Irma questioned.

"If thought that was off, wait till you hear his body guard's name," Jesselyne whispered.

"So is there a reason why we're hiding?" Garfield asked.

"I think he's one of them, mad scientist people, I had to deal with during the years being in this world," Bugs answered relaxing on Ericha's bed.

"Hey, who said you can eat carrots on my bed!?" Ericha whispered loudly.

"What do you mean?" Blaze asked Bugs.

"Let's just say this wasn't the first time I've been on Earth," The rabbit's answer caught everyone off guard.

"Wait...you've been in this world before?!" Ericha exclaimed loudly.

Jesselyne elbowed her in the arm. "You want to say that louder? I don't think Giraffe heard you."

"Yup, I along with a couple of my pals and enemies were playing cameo for a film that you are familiar with," Bugs explained. The Hame siblings stared at Bugs Bunny for a couple of minutes with a puzzled expression on their faces."Here's a hint, it involving another rabbit named Roger?"

After hearing the name, the siblings realized who he was talking about. "Wait...you mean "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?!" Ericha, Jesselyn, and Tristan said in unison.

"Yup that's the one," Bugs answered.

"That...doesn't make any sense," Ericha said a bit confused, "During the credits, they showed that it was created with animation CGI and stuff?"

"True, however, that's just cover-up story," Bugs explained nibbling on a carrot.

"Cover-up?" Jesselyne repeated confused. "Why do you need to keep your visit a secret?"

"If we expose ourselves to the public, fans, haters, and scientists would want the knowledge of our existence. Which means a lot of experiments that would require pointy needles and dangerous drugs." Bugs explained.

"I think I understand your reasoning," Ericha nodded as he recalled how furious Justin Bieber fans can be on Facebook.

"The Connaught Graduation Dance Incident still hasn't blown over," Giraffe's voice brought everyone back to focus on listening in on the conversation. "The footage we confiscated from the reporter from CTV wasn't enough to keep it lowkey due to the whole scene being live. This means that during that incident millions around the world view the battle as well as that...odd interview."

"I-I see," Sheila answered understanding a bit, while Geoff was a bit confused. The Hames siblings in the other room exchange nervous glances at each other.

"After further investigation in the school, I have reached to the conclusion as well as a possible solution," Giraffe concluded as he was slowly chewing a lozenge that he popped into his mouth. He then had a stern and deadly glare. "I came here to detain the menace that's living under your roof."

Sheila and Geoff were startled by his sudden voice change. Jesselyne, Tristan, and the cartoon characters to cringe from his threatening voice.

"According to his testimony, he was the first Pokemon to step foot on earth. He's our primary suspect for leading his sister into our world so they could prepare for the invasion," Giraffe accused determinedly. "I wouldn't be surprised if fighting against that beast was just an act to gain our trust."

"That's not true!" Tristan whispered angrily.

"Tristan remembers, take deep breaths," Jesselyne said slowly.

"Yeah, the last thing we want is for you to go to jail for harassing an FBI agent," Ericha conceded. Despite reacting calmly, her fist was clenched tightly, holding in her anger. 'Why is he treating Blaze like a criminal?'

"I would much rather get him immediately. However, I know that your kids grow fond of the little scamp. So I'm giving you till twelve-thirty sharp to say your farewells," Giraffe declared as he stood up and walked towards the door.

"12:30?" Jesselyne muttered quietly. "That's barely enough time."

"Also," Giraffe stopped inches towards the door. "I know for a fact that the kids will attempt to create a sneaky scheme to save the menace…" He rotates his head to deliver a deadly glare. "...Tell them that aiding a dangerous monster will result in extreme consequences."

Hearing the last statement, cause the siblings to tense up. They each stared at Blaze who hasn't said anything ever since Giraffe declared to take him away.

"That's all I had to say, good day Hames family," Sheila and Geoff nervously waved back as Giraffe left the room, giving the two adults the chance to exhale in relief. The Hames siblings as well the cartoons came out of Ericha's room.

"I never knew someone with a smooth British accent, could be such a jerk," Geoff confirmed sourly.

"As much as I agreed with you, honey, we may have no choice," Sheila sadly said.

"But we can't just let him take Blaze away!" Jesselyne cried out. "Who knows what kind of nasty experiments the midget has planned for him and the others!"

"Like I don't want anything sharp poking my body," Shaggy shivered.

"Me neither," Irma agreed terrified. "It's bad enough to keep my Witch powers a secret from my family back in my world."

"I don't want this either Jesselyne, but we have no choice," Sheila frowned sadly. Ericha and Blaze felt they had limited options. It's either they turn over Blaze and the other cartoons to the to be tested like lab rats or become FBI's Most Wanted list.

"Um, I hate to break this lovely family debate," Bugs Bunny's voice shattered the silence. "But eh, has any of you seen the oversized feline anywhere?"

Ericha scanned around and noticed that Garfield wasn't with them. "He's must've been sleeping in my b-."

TAPPITY TAP! KNOCK KNOCK!

"ZOINKS! HE'S BACK!" Shaggy screamed while he leaped into Irma's arms clinging unto her, for dear life.

"No, I know that knocking pattern anywhere," Ericha said as she quickly ran to the front door while Irma purposely dropped the scared teen unto the floor. When Ericha opens the door, she was greeted by a panicking scarlet hair girl.

"Ashely wha-" Ericha was about to ask, but was cut off when Ashely grabbed her shoulder and rapidly shook her,

"Ericha! Somethingoddjusthappenedinmroom!" Ashely rapidly announced.

"...Anyone understood what she said?" Bugs whispered to Tristan who responded with an unsure shrugged.

"Ashely calm down and try to speak clearly," Ericha instructed. Ashely nodded and took slow breaths.

"Sorry," She apologized as she tried again. "So I was just having my usual morning routine. You know, brushing my teeth, making my bed, feeding Remy."

"Remy?" Tristan clarified oddly.

"Hello, that's what I name Remoraid, Remy," Ashely answered annoyingly.

"Wait, you found him!?" Jesselyne exclaimed.

"Of course I found him yesterday being surrounded by Caspian gulls," Ashely replied. "Anyway, where was I...Oh yes! After breakfast I went in my closet to pick out my outfit, then all of a sudden two weird-looking cartoon creatures were hiding there, putting on my outfits! They then tried to gang up on me."

Ericha along with Tristan, Blaze, and Jesselyne eyes widened. "Were you hurt?"

"No, Remoraid blasted them out of my room, before they could even touch me," Ashely answered.

"Can you describe them as best as you can?" Blaze asked.

Ashely pondered a bit before speaking. "Well...One of them was tall and looked like a part human part rooster, and the second one was shorter than the other one and had a drill-like nose…Oh and had treadmill wheels!"

"Great so know we have three cartoon characters to look for, "Tristian groaned.

"Wait...what do you mean three?" Ashely asked confused.

"Ashely meet Bugs Bunny, Irma Lair, and Shaggy," Jesselyne gestured to the three who waved back. Ashely's eyes widened with sparkles on it. "You guys meet Ashely, Ericha's annoying best friend."

"That's so cool~!" Ashely ignored Jesselyne and starred at the three with a twinkle in her eyes. "Irma from W.I.T.C.H, Shaggy from Scooby-Doo and Bugs Bunny from Looney toons! I wish I had my diary to get your autographs!"

"Autographs will have have to wait, we have three troublemakers on the loose," Irma said sternly.

"She right," Ericha nodded. "We'll have to split up to search for them."

"I don't think that's a good idea," Sheila said. "The FBI and the police are still patrolling around this neighborhood. If they spot you guys then we're in big trouble!"

"Simple we'll have to be careful not to get them to notice us," Bug Bunny said.

"We'll make sure we don't go near the school," Tristan nodded.

"Time to put operation Toon Catcher into action!" Ericha announced as she dashed out of the apartment, with the others not moving.

"...How long will you think she'll realize?" Jesselyne asked.

"Until she gets outside," Tristan answered.

"Doubt it, Until someone acknowledges it," Ashely answered.

A few minutes later, Ericha came back with her head down, blushing a bit. "First...let me changes out of my PJs."

Next Chapter: Hunting For Scraps