"I've never heard of you," said the Joker.

"Well," said Bugs, "I'm not in that many cartoons."

"Well that explains it," said the Joker. "So how do you like it that Ratigaurus took over the Animation Resort?"

"I love it!" said Bugs, plastering a huge fake smile on his face. "I'm having a better time now that my good brother Bugs isn't there. It's so much fun now."

"Yeah," said the Joker. "Without Batman being around everything's good. Isn't that right, Harley?"

"That's right J," said Harley. "Everything's better now that Batman can't be at that hotel."

Then the Chipettes came to the stage to sing, disguised like the others. "Good evening everybody," said Brittany. "We are here to entertain you today. Who wants to hear some good music?" The crowd cheered enthusiastically and Brittany turned back to her sisters. "Alright, girls. Ready to sing?"

"Ready," said Jeanette and Eleanor. Then they sang the song Spice up your life from the Spice Girls

Meanwhile, Ratigaurus was talking on the phone. "I told you," said Ratigaurus, "you were supposed to give me the money yesterday. When I say I want my money, I want my money pronto!"

"You got it, no more delays," his henchman said, scared of making Ratigaurus angry.

Ratigaurus wasn't appeased. "Give me the Money or I'll take it by force!"

"Ratigaurus," said one of his minions, "we've got some unidentified singers in the gambling hall."

"What?" Then he saw the Chipettes.

The Chipettes were singing continuously. They sang the song until they wound down the song, a little out of breath and tired. But everyone loved the song, and they could see Ratigaurus across the room so they knew that the plan had worked perfectly.

Ratigaurus came onstage. "Well, well, well," said Ratigaurus, rubbing his hands together. "It looks like we have some unwanted guests."

"Oh really?" said Brittany. "Looks like they wanted us." She gestured to the cheering crowd, then flipped her hair and added, "Besides, we were only singing."

"But you're not villains," said Ratigaurus.

"Well, we're not the ones you should be getting."

"What do you mean?"

"Look behind you," said Eleanor.

"Nyeh, what's up, doc?" Bugs asked, coming up onstage behind Ratigaurus.

The rat whipped around, looking horrified but recovering quickly. "Ah," said Ratigaurus. "If it isn't Bugs Bunny. What do you want? Heroes like you aren't wanted here."

"You'll change your mind when you hear my proposition: I would like to make a bet."

"Oh, a bet," said Ratigaurus. "This sounds interesting."

"How about we play various challenges throughout this hotel? If I win then you give the Animation Resort back to Walker."

"If I win this bet then you have to quit being a cartoon star and promise not to be in a cartoon ever again."

"Okay," said Bugs, ignoring the gasps of shock from all the heroes in the casino, and all the cheers from the villains. "Then it's a deal."

"Yes," said Ratigaurus. "Now here's the deal: tonight I'm gonna build a series of challenge games that you'll play tomorrow. They will all be different games. If you get past all the challenges, then Walker will have his hotel back. Now let's see . . ." Ratigaurus started counting the toons that were with Bugs. "There's seventeen toons with you and one real person. Now I just need one more real person on your side by tomorrow then you'll have a team."

"We'll have a full team by tomorrow."

"All right," said Ratigaurus as he puffed his cigar. "Meet me here tomorrow at 9 a.m. sharp — and don't be late."

"Don't worry," said Bugs with a cocky grin. "I won't."

"Now how are we gonna find another player?"

"I don't know," said Daffy. "Everyone here's a villain."

"But we need a real person, not a toon." said Bugs. He didn't like Ratigaurus's rule, since it was clearly trying to disqualify them from playing, but he knew it was the only way to win the hotel back.

"Yeah," said Rio. "But who?"

"I think I know someone," said the Quik Bunny.

"You do?"

"Yes," said the Quik Bunny. "He's a good friend of mine and I bet that he'll help."

"I sure hope so," said Bugs.

"By the way, do you know where the nearest pay phone is?"

"There might be one in the lobby."

"Thanks," said the Quik Bunny, then ran off to find the phone.

At Ronald McDonald's house, Ronald was with his friends, Grimace and the Hamburglar watching Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

"Willy Wonka is an awesome movie," Grimace said.

"And having McDonald's while watching it is great too," the Hamburglar added. They were watching the scene with the everlasting gobstoppers when there was a shrill sound from the kitchen. "The phone's ringing Ronald," he added. "You better go get it."

"I wonder who it is," Ronald asked, picking up the phone. "Hello?"

"Hey Ronald," said the caller. "It's the Nestle Quik Bunny."

"Oh hi Quik Bunny," said Ronald. "How's your chocolate milk?"

"Good," said the Quik Bunny, "but we need your help."

"You need help?" Ronald repeated, gesturing to his friends to stop the movie. "You called the right clown. What do you need?"

"I'm in Las Vegas right now."

"Oh, that sounds fun! Did you win anything?"

"No, I'm with Bugs Bunny. Ratigaurus has taken over the Animation Resort — you know, the hotel for toons."

"Oh yeah," said Ronald. "I've heard of that hotel. It's a shame that Ratigaurus took it."

"We're trying to get it back by making a bet with him. He wants one more person who isn't a toon to be in the challenge."

"Well," said Ronald, a little nervous about being part of the bet. "I'm kind of busy right now. I'm watching an awesome movie."

There was a moment of silence. "You're watching Willy Wonka again, aren't you?"

"How did you know?!"

"You talk about it all the time," said the Quik Bunny, sounding annoyed. "I know you pretty well. Will you please help us?"

"Well . . . " said Ronald. "Oooh, my favorite part is on!" He watched with amusement as Violet began turning blue and blowing up.

"Let me guess: you love the scene where that girl turns into a blueberry."

"No," said Ronald, annoyed that he was so predictable. When Quik just waited silently, he finally sighed and muttered, "Yes."

"We really need your help. How about when the movie is over you can head out to Vegas?"

"Got it," said Ronald, glad for a chance to finish the film. "Where do you want me to meet you?"

"At the Golden Rat at 9 a.m."

"Alright, Golden Rat at 9 a.m. See you then."

"See ya," said the Quik Bunny. Then Ronald hung up the phone.

The Quik Bunny returned to Bugs. "So, Quik," said Bugs. "Who's gonna be on our team?"

"Ronald McDonald," said the Quik Bunny.

"You got to be kidding me," Daffy cried, throwing his arms into the air. "You're sending a lame clown who eats fast food to help us in our bet? That's ridiculous!"

"Well he's the only other real person I know well."

"So is he coming?" asked Bugs.

"Yes," said the Quik Bunny, then added with an irritated sigh, "He's watching Willy Wonka right now but he said he'll come after the movie."

"Whatever. At least we have one person on our side tomorrow. We just gotta hope we win that bet. We should get plenty of sleep tonight. We've got a big day tomorrow."

"This'll be great," said the Joker, as he and Ratigaurus set up the games. "With these traps and tricks we'll definitely win the bet."

"That's right," said Ratigaurus, lighting his cigar and taking a puff. "I'll make sure that that rabbit pays for humiliating me at my own club!"

"That's right! And I'll get my revenge on Batman too."

Ratigaurus blew his smoke into the air with a laugh. "This plan is foolproof. Let the games begin."

The next morning, Bugs Bunny and the Toon Squad were ready. "All right Ratigaurus," said Bugs, "we're here."

"Good," said Ratigaurus. "Wait a minute, where's your second real person? I said I wanted two real people to be in this bet. I only see one."

"Well," said Bugs nervously, "Ronald should be here any moment now."

"He's not here now," said Ratigaurus. "If he doesn't get here in five minutes then your team will forfeit."

Luckily a car squealed to the curb before anyone could say anything, and Ronald leapt out of it. "Hey guys! Sorry I'm late. I got stuck in traffic."

"That's okay," said the Quik Bunny. "At least you made it. By the way, this is Bugs Bunny."

"Hi Bugs," said Ronald. "It's nice to meet you."

"Hey there," said Bugs. "What's up, doc?"

"Oh I love that line," said Ronald, jumping up and down like a little kid. "You're awesome!"

"All right," said Ratigaurus, annoyed by all the attention Bugs was getting. "Enough of this crap. Now time for the challenges. If you pass them all, you'll win the bet. But if you fail, you'll lose. Let the games begin!"

They all stepped through a small black door, where they were suddenly in a dark room. They heard Ratigaurus laugh as he said, "The first challenge is a game of laser tag. Only with real lasers. Since most of you are toons you can survive this." He didn't say what would happen to the non-toons, making them all look at each other nervously. "Whoever defeats the other team wins. Go!"

The Toon Squad got into groups of three, so as to best surround the bad guys. Bugs was with Daffy and Rio, Mario was with Mint and Walker, Tommy was with Chuckie and Sailor Moon, Batman was with Shaggy and Scooby, the Chipettes were together, and the Quik Bunny was with Fred and Ronald. "This isn't so bad," Bugs said, looking around as they walked through the arena. "I wonder who our opponents are?"

"Yeah," said Rio. "We haven't seen anyone yet."

"Maybe they gave up," Daffy suggested hopefully.

"I doubt it," Bugs replied, shaking his head. "We just need to find them."

"We meet again, earth rabbit," a familiar voice said. "This time you'll pay for beating me in that shooting game." It was Marvin the Martian. "Now we're using real lasers instead of video game ones."

"The three of us can take you on."

"You think so?" said Marvin. "Look who I have with me."

Another voice rang out from behind them: "Say your prayers, wabbit . . . It's wabbit season at last! Huhuhuhuh!" It was Elmer Fudd. He laughed again as he leveled his laser at them.

"There you are, you carrot-eating varmint!" This time the voice came from the left, and Yosemite Sam stepped into view, waving his guns in the air.

"Oh no," said Rio. "We're surrounded!"

"Alright, rabbit," said Marvin. "It's payback time."

Batman, Shaggy, and Scooby were alone in another part of the arena. "We haven't seen anything yet," said Shaggy. "Are you sure this is a challenge? It seems awfully quiet. Maybe there's no one here."

"Don't let your guard down yet," said Batman. "There might be enemies here."

"I say we go back," said Scooby.

"Scooby," said Batman, "we gotta stick together. If we want our hotel back, we need to be brave."

"Well, well, Batsy, we meet again." They whirled around to see three shadowy figures come towards them

Batman recognized the voice. "Joker! So you're our opponent."

"That's right," said Joker. "And we're gonna have lots of fun. Guess who I have with me?"

The other two stepped into view. "Hello, Batman," said Penguin.

"Well Batman," Mr. Freeze added, "time to freeze you."

"Zoinks!" Shaggy exclaimed. "It's Batman's enemies!"

"Oh no," Scooby groaned, burying his nose in his paws.

Mint, Walker, and Mario were in a dark, wooded area. "How'd they get trees inside the casino?" Mint asked.

Mario reached out and touched the leaves. "Fake," he said. "Ratigaurus must have bought them somewhere."

"Bwa ha ha!"

"Who's there?" Mint demanded, whirling around. "Show yourselves!"

"Wait," said Mario. "I think I recognize that voice."

Bowser leapt down from the tree they'd been looking at, shaking the ground as he landed. "There you are, Mario," said Bowser. "You thought you could get rid of me easily? Well you were wrong. And this time I have backup!" There was another burst of evil laughter, and Dr. Robotnik and Ganon appeared out of the trees.

"So you've got other video game villains on your side," said Mario, trying to pretend that didn't worry him.

"That's right," said Bowser. "This time, you're dead."

"Wow," said Tommy, "I didn't know Slots Vegas would be this fun."

"Tommy," said Chuckie. "I'm scared. What if the Joker Clown gets us?"

"Don't worry, I'll be by your side. By the way, Sailor Moon are you really a sailor? You don't look like one."

"Well, sort of," said Sailor Moon, not sure how to explain it to little kids.

"I bet you sail on a ship on the moon!"

"No, not really. I only fight crime. I don't really sail on the moon."

"So you're a crime-fighting moon sailor," said Tommy.

Sailor Moon realized she wasn't going to be able to make them understand. "Oh okay," she said with a shrug. "Close enough."

A young blonde-haired girl jumped in front of them, waving her laser. "Well, well, well! You dumb babies don't learn anything, do you?"

"It's Angelica!" Chuckie shouted.

"What do you want Angelica?" Tommy demanded.

"I only want to play tag," said Angelica. "Laser Tag."

"What's that?" asked Tommy.

"Laser Tag is a game where you shoot with lasers. And I'm gonna win."

"Not if we save anything to say about it," said Tommy.

"Oh really?" said Angelica. "You should know that I'm not alone. I have some friends."

"What kind of friends?" asked Sailor Moon.

"You'll see, blondie. You might recognize them."

"Oh no," Sailor Moon moaned as the others came forward. "It's Queen Beryl."

"That's right," the evil queen replied. "Ratigaurus hired me and now I can get my revenge, Sailor Moon."

"Not if we have anything to say about it!"

"Watch yourselves," the other one snapped, and they recognized Freiza. "You're in for one heck of a ride. Ha, ha, ha!"

The Quik Bunny paused, sticking his nose in the air and sniffing. "It seems like there's no one around," he said, his ears drooping a little. "I'm worried. And I hope the others are okay."

"Well," said Ronald, "I bet the bad guys are just chicken."

"Alright Ronald," said Fred, rolling his eyes. "Enough with the fast food jokes."

"Oh, sorry."

"So Fred," said the Quik Bunny, "Who do you think we'll bump into?"

He shrugged. "That I don't know. But I think they may come any minute now."

"You're our opponents?" They turned and saw Gaston. He was flanked by Cat R. Waul and Carface, but looked as surprised as the heroes at who they were going to fight. "You guys don't look so tough."

The bad guys all laughed as they surrounded them.

"So do you think there's anyone here?" said Brittany.

"I don't know," said Jeanette. "There must be opponents somewhere."

"Yeah," said Eleanor.

"And here we are." The voice was huge — almost as loud as his footsteps, which boomed as Megatron entered the area. Shredder and Skeletor were behind him, looking very small . . . but they were all way bigger than the Chippettes.

"Oh boy," said Brittany. "Now what do we do?"

"Oh no," said the Quik Bunny. "How do we stop them?"

"I don't know," said Fred. "We gotta defeat them somehow."

"Any ideas Ronald?" asked the Quik Bunny.

"Let's squirt ketchup and mustard at them!"

"Is that really your plan?" asked Fred. "That's awful!"

Ronald shrugged sadly. "But that's all I know."

"Alright there," said Gaston. "You may think you can run away, but I'm good at hunting so I'll find you wherever you go."

"Hey wait a minute," the Quik Bunny whispered. "I have an idea. Hey Gaston," he added in a louder voice.

"Yes?"

"I think I see Belle."

"Belle, where?" Gaston suddenly forgot about the battle and began looking around for the princess. While he was distracted, the Quik Bunny shot him, hitting the target on his chest, which gave him an electric shock. With a yelp of pain, the villain fell to the floor and passed out.