Hey, guys. This is the new Roger Rabbit fanfic where Roger and Jessica Rabbit become ace attorneys for toons from various properties. Feel free to drop a review or PM for any case related to your favorite cartoon character and the Rabbits will fight their case. Shoutout to MenyDragon5 for suggesting this premiere episode case. He made my brainstorming pretty easier for this Harvey Birdman inspired fanfic. Anyway, Who Framed Roger Rabbit belongs to Disney. Other properties belong to their respective owners being Disney, WB and etc. Let's get It.

===Episode 1: Laid Off=======

Roger and Jessica Rabbit who were the best in showbiz from the Golden Age to the present decided to retire and open up a law firm dubbed Rabbit and Associates Law Firm. The firm like Valiant and Valiant Private Eye handles various toon cases but in the court of law. Jessica Rabbit who was In her office enjoyed some R&R with her husband Roger both enjoying each other's company. Roger who enjoyed his massage by his wife thumped his feet in bliss smiled at the ginger who wore her ladies' attorney attire with glasses on.

"Jeepers, Love Cups. Your outfit suits you. Even topping your park ranger oone in Trail Mix-Up or the nurse in Tummy Trouble.", Roger said to his woman who gave Roger some "sugar" on the lips before parting away.
"Oh, Honey Bunny. You say the nicest things. Oh and to think we are opening up a law firm is now a reality.", Jessica said with appreciation rubbing Roger gently before she continued.
"And I owe it all to you, Roger. Thank you for making my dream possible.", the ginger said smothering her husband with more Kisses. The rabbit grinned to himself loving the affection he's getting.
"Oh, It's nothin'. We're a team after all. But at least we're giving back to all the toons in the court of law. Just like that bird fellow who's also an attorney.", Roger said only for Jessica to nod.
"You mean Harvey Birdman? Yeah, he's okay at what he does. But we're just starting out. Now if only a big case landed on our laps.", Jessica thought. However, Lena Hyena came into the room startling the duo as she frantically greeted them. Roger banged his head against the ceiling after jumping scared by Lena coming in startling him. Jessica looked up in concern as Roger unpeels off the ceiling and falls right Into the ginger's arms. Jessica sighed at her eccentric friend though Lena means well.
"Lena, how many times do I have to tell you? Knock first before coming in like that. You made Roger have a lump on his head. See?", Jessica warned gesturing to her husband dazed seeing Tweety birds.
"But, Mommy. I don't wanna go to school today. I want to stay home and bake cookies with you.", the rabbit smiled in a daze before Jessica politely asked her friend of the matter.
"Did any more clients show up lately?", Jessica asked Lena. Lena nodded her head confirming Jessica's question.
"Yep. It's the cast of the Animaniacs.", Lena said as Roger shook off his daze and hopped for joy. He spun around and beamed In excitement.
"Jeepers! Did you say Animaniacs?! What's happening with Yakko, Wakko and Dot?! Or even Pinky and the Brain?! They're legends in their own right!", Roger beamed but Lena shook her head confusing the rabbit and Jessica.
"Actually, they're not the Ones wanting our services."
"Then, who exactly?", Jessica asked as Lena led them to the waiting area. In there were an elderly squirrel with her nephew being Slappy and Skippy Squirrel respectively, the three mafioso pigeons being the Goodfeathers, Rita and Runt who are a girl and dog duo. Runt told Rita she's a good dog much to her annoyed expression. Beside them were a German Shepherd Buttons and a girl Mindy who enjoy each Other's company and to save the best for last, Hello Nurse. They were the other characters from the Animaniacs. Jessica raised her eyebrow at her potential clients as she pulled Out her book.
"I take It you are the supporting stars of Animaniacs? I've heard of your work at Warner Bros.", the attorney said politely to the cast as they nodded.
"You got it, lady! I tell ya! I've been workin' as a Looney Tune and a star on Animaniacss enertainin' the masses! And for what? We've been kicked to the curb!", Slappy ranted as Jessica nodded sympathetically.
"Care to tell us in my office? I'll be glad to listen to your case."
"Yeah. We're happy to help you guys out. After all, Rabbit and Associates are here to send folks behind bars.", Roger said only for Jessica to shake her head.
"Actually, not all the time. That's the Judge who does that. Anyway, follow us to my office so we can take care of the matter.", Jessica told the group as they all went to the Rabbits' office. Once they were there, Jessica got to her computer and Roger in his seat sipping carrot juice while trying to take some notes. Tge ginger looked at the cast as she puts on her glasses.
"So let's get down to business. On whom you are filing a lawsuit to and reason?", the ginger asked as Slappy sighed and spoke on behalf of the rest of the gang.
"You see, Miss Rabbit. Warner Bros. considered rebooting the Animaniacs series and is airing it on Tulu or Bolo."
"I think you mean Hulu, Aunt Slappy.", Skippy politely corrected his aunt. The elderly squirrel shrugged before continuing.
"Thanks, Skippy. Anyway, when the reboot happened, the head honchos at WB in which I was in cahoots with for years since the Golden age of Cartoons, decided to bring us all here In there office. After all the mushy thank yous and all, they decided to let us go. Lay us off for unknown reasons they say.", Slappy explained as Roger blubbered feeling bad as he asked them something.
"That's awful. You guys were amazing! How could they do this to you all? All of you were workin' ya tails off for years. You all should've been in that reboot.", Roger said solemnly as one of the Goodfeathers spoke up.
"Yeah, that's true. But that's showbiz for yous. Apparently, the modern generation didn't like our style of entertainment. I guess they're a bunch of softies. If it's all right with all of you, I'd like to give the bozos at WB a taste of their own cannoli.", the Pigeon said with the other two pigeons laughing only for Roger and Jessica to shake their heads. The cast members shook their heads in disapproval with the attorneys frowning.
"Absolutely not. There will be no murder involved. None Of that here."

"That's right. I've been framed for murder decades ago and trust me, it wasn't good. I was as good as Dip back then.", Jessica and Roger said respectively with the ginger comforting her husband at that memory. Hello Nurse then spoke up on behalf of the rest of the cast as she spoke her mind.

"I share my sentiments with my castmates. I was kicked off the reboot for petty reasons by WB. You know why that is? It's because of my sex appeal! The fanbase know good and well that I had beauty and brains! There was a song about me stating these facts. In fact, the current generation of people are hypocrits! They want a beautiful, strong and smart woman that has something going for herself and yet they get so scared when there is one.! I was going to be the CEO in the reboot!", the nurse bawled her eyes Out as Slappy snapped her out of it.
"Put a sock In it! You're not the only one here who has gotten the boot! Because of all this, we're out of the Job! It's hard to find some work! And the worst of it all, we didn't have any residual checks for our shows getting played on the air or swimming."

"I think you mean streaming."
That too. Thanks, nephew.", Slappy thanked Skippy as Jessica was done with filing and taking notes on the case. She looked up at the group with a determined Look.
"We're building some solid evidence. In fact, the song in Animaniacs is all Over the Internet dedicated to Hello Nurse in one of the episodes of the original series. Furthermore, I researched some scripts from one of the producers having the idea of Hello Nurse as a CEO In the reboot.", Jessica said only for one Of the Pigeons to speak their minds.
"You're forgetting that we've been screwed over also due to a group of softies thinking it's cultural insensitive to put us in there. I mean, Nurse is right for they are hypocrits. Hell, we're a kids show and WB has that guy from that fighting game ripping someone's guts out and everyone's fine with It. But If it's any of these examples or Slappy's comedic roots based off of Screwy Squirrel from back in da day, every fake fan finds nothing better to do than to get angry for no reason. That's why we're outta da job! And those pricks at WB caved In and fired us!", he ranted as Roger sighed.
"That's not good. Where's everyone's sense of humor? They're better Off dead. Don't they realize that wholesome comedy and laughs are the best weapon to have? Don't worry, guys! We're definitely fighting for you! We're gonna take this case to court right now!", Roger claimed only for Jessica to tap him on the shoulder.
"Umm, Roger? We have to file the lawsuit claim to WB first. They need to be noted before we head to court.", the redhead reminded Roger with a smile. Slappy smirked at Roger's eagerness to help out a toon.
"Easy there, tiger. We'll get to that point sooner than later.", the squirrel told Roger as Jessica handed her clients her contact info in regards of their case. Lena Hyena then escorts the group to the Lobby before Jessica picked up her cell phone as she looked at the battery being low.
"Shoot. My battery's low and I forgot my charger.", Jessica facepalmed as Roger pulled Out a black cell phone charger out of his bag. He hopped Over and plugged it into the outlet before Jessica smiled at her husband.

"Oh, Honey Bunny. You remembered my phone charger.", she Kissed the rabbit while plugging the other end to her phone. Roger grew curious asking her what's next.
"Anything for the apple of my eye, the cream of my coffee. So are we calling Warner Bros?", the rabbit asked.
"Precisely. It's time we pay Warner Bros., a visit.", Jessica said as she and Roger began to make some calls.

=======In Burbank=======

Jessica and Roger drove to Burbank in the former's new car being a Lexus. Heck, after years of being toon stars for decades, they can afford anything they wish. They were looking for the WB lot to have dinner with One of the execs. Roger whined to Jessica about something not related to the case.
"P-P-PPlease, Love Cups?! Let me drive the Nexus! I'm a great driver.", the rabbit attorney begged his wife Only for her to giggle and ruffle his hair.
"No can do, silly. You know you can't drive and your license is revoked. Besides, you're a better Lover than a driver.", Jessica cooed as Roger blushed thumping his foot. The duo then spotted the gates to the WB lot as Jessica said the password and was let In.

Once the duo parked the car, they were at the square where some characters being Scooby-Doo, Yogi Bear, Flintstones from the Hanna-Barbera, Taz and Road Runner, Pennywise who looked at Roger evilly with a smile scared the rabbit. Jessica looked at her husband In concern not liking to see him upset.
"What's wrong, Honey Bunny? Are you nervous?"
"P-P-P-P-Please! Let's get outta here! I see Pennywise!", Roger gulped pointing at the said clown who had that creepy look to him. Jessica shuddered as they decided to walk further away. But they heard a bellow and some screaming afterwards.
"GET OVER HEEERE!"

"How does Bugs put up with them?", Jessica wondered as Roger grinned sheepishly.
"I wonder about that, too. Daffy told me about that guy with the hooked chain and AaAAAAH! What's he doing to that poor guy?!", Roger said as he spotted Scorpion burning and beating up a thug offscreen. Jessica sighed ignoring catcalls and glares aiming at the duo before heading to the receptionist being Droopy.
"Droopy! How have you been?! You're working at Warner Bros?", Roger greeted the hound. Droopy in a monotone but polite voice nodded.
"Why, yes sir. How may I help you sir and ma'am?", Droopy asked as Jessica answered his question.
"We like to see Bugs Bunny . Is he available?", Jessica asked as Droopy nodded.
"Yes, he is, ma'am. I'll escort you both to him. He's just finished filming Space Jam 2. Follow me.", the hound told the duo guiding them to Bugs Bunny's Office in the top floor. When the elevator opened up, they trekked through the halls as Roger eyed the man in a suit with wings and a bird-like mask. The rabbit got Jessica's attention gesturing to the guy in question.
"Hey, Love Cups. It's Harvey Birdman.", Roger told Jessica as the ginger and rabbit made a greeting gesture towards the attorney with a smile. They kept moving until they approached the bunny's office in question. Droopy pushed the button until a speaker is activated.
"Who Is it?", Bugs said on the Other end.
"I have Mr. and Mrs. Rabbit that you are expecting, sir.", Droopy explained to the CEO.
"Splendid. Bring them in, doc.", Bugs said happily as Droopy opened the door. The hound greeted his boss and bid the Rabbits good Luck. As the door was shut, the CEO greeted his long time friends while munching on a carrot.
"Ehh, what's up, docs? I heard you both are attorneys at law.", Bugs said casually as Jessica and Roger nodded. Roger grinned to his rabbit buddy.
"We sure are, pal. We're just starting out. We're doing this since we like to help toons In need. Just like Eddie had done. Though not as a lawyer.", Roger chimed as Bugs chuckled.
"Oh I remember, doc. Those were the days. But I figure you both want to talk about something more than the good Ol' days.", the rabbit said before asking the group something.

"Care for some carrot wine? Don't worry, Jess. I have a toon version for your hubby. I don't want him to fall thousands of feet out the window.", the rabbit said offering the Rabbits some carrot wine.. Jessica then cleared her throat before explaining the situation.
"It appears your execs at Warner Bros. laid off some of the cast of Animaniacs for unfair reasons.", Jessica said in a serious matter as Bugs nodded in concern. He sipped his wine putting his glass down and raised his eyebrow.
"And which one of the cast of the Animaniacs?"

"Apparently, one of your chief creative officers decided to lay off Slappy and Skippy Squirrel, Rita and Runt, The Goodfeathers, Buttons and Mindy and Hello Nurse. They're not to happy that they're not in the reboot.", Jessica explained with Bugs gasped almost having to spit out his wine in shock. However, he gulped It down before he did a double take.
"Wait a sec. You're telling me that my CCO decided to lay them off without consulting me first?!", Bugs asked as Roger nodded.
"I'm afraid so. The group were sent on their way without any legit reason of sorts.", Roger solemnly told Bugs in which the latter grew angry but held his composure.
"Is that so? That Susan is a Loose cannon but she crossed the Line. I intended all the cast to get Involved full time for the reboot. I instructed her to do just that and now I'm ticked. She told me that the cast were on standby when the show was In development. Now they're filing lawsuits up the rabbit hole.", he ranted as Roger and Jessica nodded. Jessica then showed the copy of the lawsuit filed against Susan and WB as Bugs had a frustrated look On his face for what the CCO had done.
"So not only did the cast get laid off but also their residual checks stopped rolling in. And my research points Out that the cast made a small cameo such as in Good Warner Hunting. Other than that, they were not promised their full time roles for their segments. I'm so sorry, Bugs.", Jessica genuinely apologized to Bugs as Roger nodded in agreement.
"It's not both your faults, docs. You gave me the truth that I needed to hear. Because of Susan's carelessness, WB's in hot water and not only that, our work will go to waste. Mortal Kombat, DC Comics, Looney Tunes Cartoons and Space Jam 2 will be overshadowed by the lawsuit and trust me, it won't end well at all for my company. Ever since Jack Warner made me an heir to this empire, I've been running a tight ship for many decades.", Bugs told his friends as Roger and Jessica felt sympathetic towards the Warner rabbit. Roger asked his pal about the culprit of this mess.
"Bugs, you should talk to Susan and have her do something about it. Otherwise, she's going to bury WB too the ground. We can't let these fellow legends suffer like this. P-P—P-Please!", Roger begged as Bugs had an assuring smile on his face.
"I'll do my best to knock some sense into her, Rog. In the meantime, you and jess here can finish the case with the Animaniacs. It's wrong for what Susan did without consoling me first.", Bugs told the Rabbits as they understood what they needed to do. After they bid each Other goodbye and good luck, Roger and Jessica were escorted by Droopy to the Lobby. Bugs then had a stern expression as Droopy asked the rabbit.
"Is something the matter, sir?"

"Certainly. Bring in Susan. I'd like a word with her."

"Right away, sir.", Droopy nodded Politely at Bugs' request after the Rabbits were escorted out. Bugs watch the door go shut as he had the stern look on his face.
"Susan, you've crossed the Line this time.", he muttered not pleased with what had transpired.

======At the R.A.L.F=======

Back at the law firm, Herman who is a paralegal along with Lena Hyena discussed with Roger and Jessica about the case booming on the news. The television being on the TNN or Toontown News Network broadcasted the article as Herman facepalmed at the news.
"Damn it all! I was into the baseball game between the LA Dodgers and the Red Sox! What the Hell were they thinkin'?! Somebody get me a stogey!", the baby gruffly demanded. Roger shook his head at his friend's outbursts but was use to it.
"Herman, this is more important than the baseball game! The laid off stars from the Animaniacs needs Our help! In fact, WB's reputation is at stake!", the rabbit begged as Herman groaned. Lena came with a box of stogeys as the baby thanked the woman and took a lighter and lit it up and puffed his cigar. Jessica sighed at Hermann's smoking habits as she ignored It.
"Anyway, we investigated Warner Bros the other day and we found Out that Bugs was not the One who actually laid off the supporting cast of the Animaniacs.", Jessica explained as Lena raised her eyebrow.
"What do you mean, Jessie? The hire-ups did fire them and that Includes Bugs Bunny. He definitely fired them for sure.", Lena said with Herman nodding In agreement.
"I have to agree with Lena here and say that Bugs grew too soft giving in to the entitled group of so-called fans. He's supposed to be fair and never let anyone box him In. But now look at him.", Herman huffed puffing his cigar. Roger gasped but frowned pulling out the copy of the roster of characters that Bugs intended on having the toons be in the reboot.
"Herman, that's not true. When Love Cups and I returned to our humble abode, I had Bugs email us the copy of the roster Of toons that was suppose to be in the reboot full-time. Check it Out for yourself.", the rabbit told the baby as Herman read the list. He was surprised looking at the Official list of toons including Slappy and Skippy, Buttons and Mindy, Rita and Runt The Goodfeathers and Hello Nurse. Not only did their names pop up, they had a developing role for the reboot and Hello Nurse was the most prominent.
"The hell? Bugs intended my favorite character to be a beautiful CEO, Hello Nurse! Something's fishy going on and I don't like it! Somebody must've sabotaged Bugs' orders and Is loose cannon.", the baby grumbled angry that Hello Nurse got booted. Jessica nodded in agreement as she pulled out a signed slip of termination for the toons.
"Not only that, Susan Lebowitz who is the Creative Officer under Bugs decided to take upon herself to terminate the supporting characters without the authorization of Bugs Bunny. In fact, Susan signed her name on the line Bugs was suppose to.", Jessica said only for Lena to answer.
"So that means, the firing is null and void?", she asked as Roger nodded.
"Yep. That's exactly what it means. Sneaky Susie double-crossed Bugs Bunny for her own gain.", Roger answered as Herman frowned.
Why the hell would she do that?! That doesn't make any sense!", Herman ranted.
"Probably due to Susan wanting to have things her way and only her way.", the redhead deduced as Herman raised an eyebrow.
"If that's the case, why did Bugs talk good about that broad on the news?!", Herman asked as Roger explained.
"Mickey and Bugs chopped some game up when we were hangin' out at the House Of Mouse nightclub. You see, when you're a CEO and heir of a company, you're not suppose to talk badly about your employees. No matter if they did bad or not. It's bad PR protocol and it helps with relationships with the Public eye keeping reputation and saving face at the same time.", Roger explained the public relations aspect with Jessica impressed with her husband's answers.
"Honey Bunny's right. It would be bad for Warner Bros if Bugs called Out on Susan's bull. But we do have a court date in 48 hours. We will catch Susan red handed at the trial with all Our evidence in hand.", Jessica told everyone of the gameplan.
"Love Cups?"
"Yes, baby?"

"What color are her hands now?", Roger asked the question as Jessica laughed for a moment along with Lena. Herman facepalmed and glared at the rabbit scolding him.
"Roger, you long-eared bonehead! Now's not the time for a comedy act!", the baby barked.
"P-P-P-Please! Lighten up! Just adding in my sense Of humor.", the rabbit genuinely smiled. Herman shook his head as he smoked a stogey. However, he was about to get another cigar until Jessica took the box away.
"Jessica! What gives?"

"That's enough cigars for you. I'll Lock up the box..", Jessica took the box so you don't get them.", Jessica firmly stated before taking the cigar case from Herman who watched helplessly. The redhead opened the safe and locked up the cigar cases with Herman whimpering,.
"Oh no! You locked up my stogies! WAAAAAAAAAH! WAAAAAAAAH!", Herman threw a tantrum as Lena came Over to calm him down.
"Awww, poor baby. Come to Lena Hyena.", Lena told Herman soothing the gruff baby only for him to bawl in her arms. Roger sighed and turned to Jessica with a genuine smile.

"Say, Love Cups. Let's have some Lunch. All of this case bustin's making me hungry.", Roger told the ginger. Jessica Picked up Roger in her arms and Kissed his lips.
"Sure thing, Honey Bunny. Anything you like. My treat for helping me get closer to serving justice for the toons.", Jessica said rubbing the rabbit's head.
"I'm thinking Tony's that Lady and the Tramp frequents.", the rabbit suggested as Jessica giggled.
"I Knew you are a better lover than a driver. Oh and that reminds me.", Jessica took the Lexus keys out of Roger's paws and grinned.
"Didn't think I could catch you with the keys, did you?"

"Aww, nuts. You got me there.", Roger whined with Jessica giggle with a foxy grin.

"You're so silly.", Jessica giggled as the couple left the firm as Herman was crying in Lena's arms over his cigars locked up. Jessica and Roger got In the former's black Lexus before taking off.

The day came as the courtroom was filling up with news reporters being Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen from the Superman series, Kent Brockman from the Simpsons and other toon Journalists sitting Outside the court area as the trial was about to begin in a moment. The laid Off stars accompanied by the Rabbits ignored the reporters as they went Inside the courtroom. Jessica glared at the blonde woman who was statuesque with a business suit accompanied by her lawyer Harvey Birdman. Roger whispered to Jessica pointing to Birdman.
"Jess, it's Harvey Birdman again. And he's representing Susan!", Roger said to Jessica as the redhead frowned at Susan who glared back.
"Yes and we have our suspect as well. Not to worry, we'll have our case wrapped in a win in no time. We have the evidence in Our folders yet.", Jessica told Roger as they went Inside. Susan Lebowitz turned to Harvey Birdmman with a scowl.
"So that witch Jessica and her idiotic Peter Cottontail husband are up and coming lawyers?", she said as Harvey nodded.
"Apparently so, Miss Lebowitz. I spotted them at the WB headquarters. Apparently they've been snooping around and such.", the former superhero explained. Susan growled under her breath ranting glaring at the Rabbits and the laid off Animaniacs stars.
"Hmph. No matter for I paid you great amount Of money to get me Off the hook. So I suggest you do It!"

"I can't guarantee that but I'll do what I can to help you win your case.", Birdman told the WB representative as the latter rolled her eyes.
"You better be. If I go down, you'll be regretting it!", the blonde threatened forgetting that Birdman use to be a superhero. Birdman shrugged before the plaintiff and defendants come Into the courtroom awaiting the trial to commence.

To Be Continued.

A/N: Well, guys. That's the 1st Part of the 1st case of the series. The second part is going to be the trial between the Animaniacs characters that were laid off v. Warner Bros.

Here's how it's going to work. Depending on the investigation done by the protagonists, there's going to be two-part episodes with the first being the Investigation and the second being the trial. If the case is short investigation then the whole investigation and trial will be one chapter long. Now the cameos with Pennywise and Scorpion are from WB properties being IT series and Mortal Kombat. Also, the characters from Animaniacs that Roger and Jessica are representing are not in the reboot on Hulu. Thanks for reading and hope I can do my best with this fic which is an Inspiration to Harvey Birdman from Adult Swim and Capcom's Ace Attorney. As always, LilMancub Out and I'll see y'all in the next one.