Despite the star and moon shapes of the pancakes, most of the inhabitants of Rainbowland stared warily at the strange food on their plates. A few of the braver ones had even dared to cut the pancake into pieces. Rainbow Brite was lifting a part of the fluffy star to her mouth when she noticed everyone's eyes were on her.
"We did promise." She said firmly before placing the bit of food into her mouth. Slowly each color kid and sprite did the same. Smiles spread across their faces as they reached for another piece. Just then the doors to the color castle opened and the cooking crew came out carrying more plates teeming high with pancakes.
"It's a good thing we made more." Brian commented brightly as he set the plate down on the table next to Red Butler. The red color kid smiled. "These are really good Brian!" he complimented. Brian smiled back as he sat down on the long bench. Next to him Twink frowned slightly.
"They seem a little dry though." Twink commented out loud before gulping down a glass of orange juice. Patty O'Green who had just come out of the castle, had spun around in shock at the blunt remark and had almost lost control of her plate. Buddy Blue hurriedly set his own down and ran over to help balance.
Rainbow meanwhile stared at her sprite with horrified eyes. "Twink!" Rainbow said appalled. She quickly turned to Brian to apologize. To everyone's surprise the earth boy was grinning. "You didn't try the maple syrup did you?"
"Maple Syrup?" Twink questioned. In response Brian removed the spoon from a bowl filled with dark liquid. Each of the color kids and sprites watched as the taller boy dribbled a little bit of the deep brown liquid on the pancakes. "Not too many people like dry pancakes. That's why I made the syrup as well." Brian said answering the unasked question.
Twink hesitantly put one of the pieces in his mouth. After a moment he looked at Brian surprised. "It's sweet!" At the head sprite's words the others curiously tried some as well. As they munched happily they were unaware they were being watched.
Murky grumbled to himself as he spied on the gathering. "One of these days. He snarled. "One of these days!" Next to him Lurky looked confused. "Hey Murky! Who are you talking to?" Murky quickly silenced his partner.
"Do you want to get caught!" he quietly hissed. Beneath Murky's covered hands, Lurky tried to mumble out his answer. Murky looked skyward for a moment. "Why me?" he questioned to the sky. Fortunately for Murky, a split second later there was a loud crash. Quickly he looked back at the party.
"You sure lived up to your name!" Patty O' Green said giggling. During cleanup one of the indigo sprites had somehow managed to spill an entire bowl of maple syrup on top of himself. "Are you okay Comedy?" Indigo questioned softly as she removed the now empty bowl. She frowned slightly as she noticed the bowl partially sticking to her hands. "Don't worry Indigo. A little soup and water will get rid of the stickiness." Brian said as he walked over.
Comedy in response chirped animatedly in sprite, completely unaware of Brian's inability to understand. Indigo noticed the lost expression on the earth boy's face and smiled gently. "Comedy said the syrup was good, but he liked it better on his plate. Brian grinned. "I'll help you." Indigo took Comedy's hand and Brian took a few plates as they headed towards the castle.
Other color kids and sprites took their lead and started gathering up the dirty dishes and bringing them inside. The rest had left for the color caves. In no time at all the area was abandoned. Murky took advantage of the lull and climbed out of the bush.
"Finally there gone!" he gloated as he rubbed his hands together. "Now Lurky…..Murky trailed off and stared in disbelief as his large partner grabbed one of the remaining pancake stacks and proceeded to dump maple syrup over the top.
"What are you doing dodo brain?" He questioned as he grit his teeth. Lurky was blissfully unaware of his partner's annoyance as he munched on a moon. "Lurky!" The brown sprite smiled back. "Gee Murky! You should really try these!"
"Duuhhoooh!" Murky clenched his fists tightly and forced a smile on his face. "Why are we here?" Lurky scratched his head as he thought. "Duuuhh…Cause it's so pretty and colorful?" Murky's fists became tighter as did his smile.
"Think Lurky. Who is the one who got Rainbow and those color brats out of the pits? Who took the blast from the Monstromurk allowing Rainbow Brite to use those…..COLORS on us?"
Lurky took another bite of pancake unaware of smoke starting to come out his cohort's ears. "Duuhh… Now don't rush me Murky I'm thinking…." Murky lost it. "It was that Earth Brat you Banana Brained Dope! We came here to kidnap him!" He yelled out lividly.
"Duhh…Oh yeah!" The bright smile left Lurky's face and was replaced with one of confusion. "So what are we going to do with him Murky?" Fortunately Murky's answer was interrupted by voices. Quickly they hid once more.
"Well at least most of it's done." Brian commented looking at the tables. All that remained were a few dishes. Rainbow smiled. "You did the cooking so we'll finish the rest. Do you have everything Brian? Brian showed her his brown backpack. "Well everything but the griddle. I've got another one at home so you can keep it if you like."
Rainbow smiled back before calling Starlight. Before they could leave Red Butler and La La Orange ran out of the color castle. "Brian Wait! La La Orange cried running up with a strange key. The head was shaped like a rainbow. Brian's eyes went wide. "My key!" Automatically he pulled out his necklace and discovered the problem.
"My clasp must have broken." Red Butler frowned. "You've got to be more careful Brian! Without that key you wouldn't be able to visit us." Brian nodded sadly. "I know." Gratefully he took the key from La La and carefully tucked it in one of his pockets. "Thanks, La La. I'll get a new clasp when I get home."
Murky from his hiding place fought the urge to jump for joy. "That's it!" He cried out gleefully. "Duuuh what's it Murky?" Murky ignored him as he continued. "We'll sever ties! We'll find out where that Earth brat lives and get that key from him! He'll never go to Rainbowland again! And with him out of the way nothing will stop me from turning Rainbowland into the way it was always meant to be….THE PITS!" Murky laughed fiendishly.
"Duh…Murky? Murky? Hey Murky?" The insistent taps on his shoulder finally got to the evil genius. "What is it Bozo Nose?!" He growled out. "Duuuh…shouldn't we follow them?" Lurky suggested pointing to Starlight who was already charging up the rainbow. "Nohoooho!" Murky wailed out as he ran towards the waiting grunge buggy.
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