I have Chapter 6 here for you. Oh dear, I just love suspense. I own Kari and Hale Rodgers, along with their cousin Marie. This is just too good to be true for a fanfic. Enjoy!
We all decided to gather up at the gymnasium after the sudden attack that took place at the amphitheater. Bugs asked Pound to carry the weapon over there as well so they could find out who the attacker may possibly be.
On our way to the gym, I continued to feel my heart pounding rapidly in my chest. My mind was trying to organize the information of the attack from a while ago as well as the one that occurred when we were pulled back into Looney Tune Land.
Nawt must have noticed my nervousness as he held on to my hand and tried to soothe me. I glanced up to meet his gaze and gave him a small smile, trying to tell him I was okay.
But in all truth, I really wasn't.
Hale was walking on the other side of me, a worried look marred over his features. Seems he was pretty bothered about it too.
Once we arrived and entered the gym, the majority of the Tunes took seats among the bleachers: Granny, Witch Hazel, Pepe, Lola, Tweety, Speedy Gonzalez, Taz, Porky, Elmer, and Barnyard Dog. Everyone else was up and about as they gathered around Pound who was holding the weapon.
Pulling a table that was stored in the janitor closet, Bugs asked Pound to place the mysterious weapon on the table for examination.
Placing the heavy four bladed knife, Daffy looked at the writing in the middle ring. "Well, one thing's obvious: whoever threw this sucker is definitely after Kari and Hale."
"But why us? What did we do?" Hale gave a confused look, though his eyes demanded for some answers.
I turned to face Yosemite. "Yosemite, may you pull out your rope for a moment?" Taken aback at the request, he complied and pulled out his lasso. Unraveling it, everyone let out a small gasp as the end of his rope where the lasso was tied was completely severed off.
"Huh? Someone cut through my rope!" He growled. My eyes grew in realization.
'Now I know I wasn't dreaming! It's the same person from way earlier when we were pulled through!'
"It's the same person." I gave a shudder. All eyes were now gaping at me.
"What do you mean, Kari?" Hale gave an inquisitive look, curiosity getting the best of him. I gave him a serious look. "I mean that this weapon was from the same person who cut off Yosemite's lasso. They were targeting us from the very beginning!"
Hale shook his head in bewilderment. "But what did we do? Who would want to attack us?" Everyone stood in thought, trying to figure out the same thing we were.
Nada piped up, a light-bulb lighting up above her head. "Hey, both of you came here before right? Was there someone who you met the last time you were here that held some kind of grudge against you?"
My brother and I gave her a delirious look. "Someone we knew?" Hale scrunched his face slightly, then it dropped as though he came to an answer; a frightening one.
"No way! It can't be!" I knew who he was thinking about and shook my head incredulously. "But- but we- no, the Monstars! They shot him back to outer space! How..?"
Nawt, Pound, and the other Monstars exchanged shocked glances, already getting the idea of who we were trying to mention. They didn't want to believe it, nor could they understand either as they were the ones who launched Swackhammer into the depths of space and back to Moron Mountain.
"But that's- that's impossible!" Bupkus cried out. Bang nodded, scared at the thought of the possibility.
"We got rid of him! How can he even be back?"
Pound gave a stern look. "I doubt it's him. He's back at Moron Mountain, for crying out loud! We made sure of that!" Blanko wanted to believe him, but he still seemed unconvinced.
Nawt looked at me with fright in his eyes. I knew he and the rest of the Monstars despised Swackhammer, and the mere idea of him returning here for revenge scared the guy even more.
Bugs stepped in, calmly munching down on a carrot. "Eh, now let's all think rationally about this. That bozo was launched back into space years ago when Kari won the game for our freedom. For the past six years, the has been no sign of the guy or even any attacks.. up till now."
Pound raised a brow over at Bugs, scratching his head. "What you gettin' at, Bugs?"
Bugs continued to snack on his vegetable, looking at him skeptically. "What I'm tryin' to say is that after all these years, and he would choose to attack now? He had all the time in the world and could have done this all way back before these two arrived. I mean, the possibility is still there, but I have my doubts, doc."
Bugs made a point. If he wanted to attack us, why not have done it a long time ago when we weren't here and out of our friends' range of protection? When we were still younger, smaller, and more vulnerable?
'Now that I think about it..'
"But there's still something that doesn't make sense about all this. If it is him, then why the trouble of waiting? Like you said, he had all these years and could have done his assault at any given time right then. So why now? We're not as vulnerable like we used to be way back." It bugged me big time. There was something in this picture that didn't make any sense at all.
Bugs gazed at me in thought. "Beats me, doc. I wouldn't worry so much about it, though. You guys just got here and over-analyzing this whole scenario is just gonna give ya a headache."
"But that's just it, Bugs! We just arrived! How is it that at the same moment we arrived, these attacks started to occur?"
Bugs shook his head. "I'm afraid I don't have the answer for that one, Kari. True, it's a coincidence, but the possibility of it being Swackhammer are slim to none. There was absolutely no sign of him at all for all these years. Maybe it's just some upstaging clown who wants attention."
I shook my head, still unsure about his reasoning despite that he made some pretty valid points. "I dunno, Bugs."
Hale had the same concerned look. "I have to agree with my sister. This whole mess just doesn't seem right somewhere."
Nada seemed lost at this whole discussion about Swackhammer and raised a brow. "Um, you guys, who is this Swackhammer guy and what game are you talking about?"
Knocking out of my worried stupor for a moment, I glanced up at her and gave an small laugh. "Sorry, Nada. Didn't mean to leave you in the dark here. Well, you see..."
I began to explain to her about how Hale and I first met the Monstars, who originally the Nerdlucks back when we met them. I told her about how we chased them down but failed in catching them and how I saved Nawt. Nawt smiled at the mention of the memory and I smiled back at him.
I continued to tell her about both Hale and I getting pulled down the golf hole for the first time and arriving to Looney Tune Land, meeting the Tunes and their tragic situation of slavery to Swackhammer , as well as deciding to play basketball to help them win their freedom back. After I told her the entire tale, up to when Swackhammer was sent up to space stuffed inside a small spaceship and the talent show, leading up to their departure that lasted up until our current time which was today.
Taking a breath after saying such a wild story, I looked at her and nearly jumped with surprise! Nada was streaming tears, finally blubbering out. "Th-that was the saddest, y-yet most beautiful story I've ever h-heard!" She crushed me in a tight hug and bawled. I patted her back, sighing.
"It's okay. You shouldn't be crying, Nada. We're all back together now, see?" Abruptly, she stopped her sobbing and smiled brightly. "Okay!"
'Well, that was fast!'
Straightening herself out, she glanced at me and Hale and smiled widely. I let out an "oh!", remembering something.
"By the way everyone, I would like to introduce you to my best friend, Nada Sampson. She's a dancer and attends the same high school as Hale and I."
The Tunes and other Monstars greeted her happily and she did so in return. I turned to Wile who was holding on to Marie the entire time, not minding on watching the happy-go-lucky toddler.
"Also, this little tyke here is our cousin, Marie. She's only two years old, but she's cool and probably one of the most happiest kids we've ever met." Marie let out a giggle and waved her tiny hand. Everyone greeted her, a couple of "aww's" heard from some of the Tunes who were on the bleachers.
Marie looked at the Monstars with wondrous eyes, until they landed on one in particular. She let out a loud squeal and ran over to Bupkus. This surprised the purple giant but he stayed where he was, not wanting to hurt the small girl as she ran up and hugged his leg. "Kitty!"
The Monstars gaped at him for a brief moment before breaking out in a fit of laughter. "Ooh! Bupkus is a kitty!" Bang cried out, tears streaming out as he held onto his knees for support. Pound cracked up. "Don't startle the cat now, Bang! He might just claw us to death!"
Blanko chuckled lightly, admitting how hilarious the situation was. Nawt tried to hold in his laugh, but failed miserably and leaned against Blanko's arm for support while snickering.
I could help but let out a tiny fit of giggles and so did Nada, finding the sight to be funny and cute at the same time. The Tunes were laughing pretty hard, including Bugs. Hale was close to falling onto the floor as he held his ribcage, shrieking with laughter.
Bupkus gave a deadpan look. "Not funny, you guys." Nawt wiped away a tear and walked up to his friend. "Oh, come on now man! You should be happy! The kid likes you, and just right off the bat too!"
Bupkus looked down at the tiny girl, who was nuzzling her face into his large, muscular shin. He couldn't help but sigh in defeat and chuckle at the situation. Bending down, he picked her up and lifted her into his arm. "So I'm a kitty, am I?"
Marie gazed up at him with her rather large brown eyes and nodded. "Kitty!" Bupkus grinned, already liking the pet name she gave him. Then a devious thought came into his mind and grinned mischievously.
"Well, if I'm a kitty, then who are they?" He pointed to each of the other Monstars, who immediately stopped their laughing tirade and gave wild looks at the two.
Marie looked over at Pound and cried, pointing a small finger at him. "Teddy!" Bupkus gave a loud chortle at the priceless look on Pound's face. I giggled, finding it way too much to handle; Pound: the fearless leader is being called a teddy bear by a sweet two year old girl. Way too much!
She then turned slightly in Bupkus' arm and looked at Blanko. "Puppy!" Blanko shrugged, smiling at the name. "That's cool. I like puppies." Nada gave an adoring look towards Blanko as he said that. I caught sight of that and left it as it is with a mental note.
Our cousin glanced down at Nawt and giggled. "Bunny!" Nawt had a poker-face as the Monstars laughed, liking the name. He also shrugged, allowing the name.
Bupkus and Marie turned lastly to Bang, who gave a wild and funny look at the toddler. The name she chose for him, to my certainty, would never be lived down by any of us as Marie pointed at him.
"Pony!"
Everyone let out a booming laugh, including Nada and I. Hale couldn't hold himself up anymore and fell to the floor, his face beet red from laughing way too hard. I had to try and calm him down so he could breathe, but found it hard to do so. I was laughing almost just as hard, unable to grasp the name Bang was bestowed oh so generously by my cousin.
Nawt fell on his bum, shrieking with glee. Blanko and Pound had tears streaming out of the corners of their eyes. Bupkus smiled with satisfaction at the little girl in his arm, who was smiling brightly. Bang cried out, his eyes boggling. "How come I get such a gay nickname?"
Marie felt hurt by his words and began to sniff, her lower lip quivering. Bupkus saw this and gave Bang a death glare, as if saying 'take that back or I'll skin you, smart-ass!'
Bang noticed the glare and shrunk back, apologizing. "Okay! It's a good name! I'm sorry!" Marie stopped her sniffling and cooed happily.
Bugs and the Tunes calmed down from their fit. He sighed and walked up to me and Hale. "Alright, well how about this? To make you two more at ease, we'll take turns patrolling around the area for any sign of Swackhammer, if he's here."
Hale and I exchanged glances of relief. Bugs smiled and nodded. "I take that as a 'yes', then?"
We both nodded our heads. It would be a great idea, plus it would definitely give all of us peace of mind. Hale then perked his head up and rose to his feet. "Wait, how can we come back here? We can't have necklaces anymore since those gems that we had were the very last ones and we gave them up for the potion for the Monstars."
Witch Hazel approached us and smiled. "Ever heard of the story of 'Alice in Wonderland'?" We gave her strange looks but nodded. "Yeah. Why?" I gave her a questioning look.
She motioned her hand lightly in the air. "Well, how did she manage to return to Wonderland the second time?"
We gave thoughtful looks, until it hit me. "Through a mirror." I realized what she was getting at and cast a surprised and joyful look at Hale, who returned it merrily.
Taking out a small bag, she dug her hand inside and pulled it out. "Now all four of you come here and stay still." We approached her, along with Nada who took Marie momentarily from Bupkus. Opening her hand, she blew some red powder at us. We coughed and sneezed as the powder covered us from inch to inch then fully dissolved away.
"What was that?" Hale hacked, who breathed in some of the powder. She smiled, her eyes twinkling gleefully. "It's a special powder that I formulated. It's effects are permanent: it will allow you to travel through mirrors of any kind to get from your world to ours. It's far more easier than jewelry, I believe."
We couldn't believe what we were hearing. Now we could travel from any mirror in our world and transverse over to Looney Tune Land. "Will it work vise-versa?" Hale asked. Hazel nodded. "Yep, any mirror in your world and any inn our world, so long as it's large enough for your body to pass through it."
The Monstars and Tunes were also fascinated by this new method of transportation. Bugs tapped her shoulder. "Eh, Hazel, do ya think you can do the same with that powder to us and our alien friends, here? You know, in case we want to go see them or get them for any reason?"
She nodded and quipped. "Sure! We would have to go to my shop for that though. I only had enough powder in here for these four."
Everyone chatted excitedly. "Well, if you want I'll go with you back to your shop and we can get the powder right away. Lola, you want to help us?" Lola walked over to her boyfriend and nodded. "Sure thing, Bugs." Witch Hazel complied happily as they made their way to the doors. Bugs turned to face the lot of us. "We'll be back in a few, docs. Just stay here and make yourselves at home for now. Enjoy; you guys just returned here and everyone practically missed ya!"
As they took their leave, we turned and decided to get comfortable. I walked over to Nawt, who gave me a warm smile. He motioned for me to go sit with him at the bleachers. We walked over and took a seat, while everyone else was chatting happily away.
While everyone was talking among one another merrily, Pound was looking over the weapon. Nawt raised a brow and patted my hand. "I'll be back." I nodded, knowing he was just as curious as anyone would be.
Nawt walked up to Pound. "What's up? Found something?" Pound gave a grim look but shook his head. "I dunno. I don't wanna say, but I think Hale and Kari's hunch are right." Nawt glanced down at the weapon and sighed. "Do you think he's back?"
Pound shrugged. "Who knows, man? All I know is we got some psycho running around trying to hurt the kids. No offense to Bugs, but we should take this a little more seriously."
Nawt grunted in agreement.
Oblivious to their current surroundings and mine, the Tunes and Monstars decided to leave things be. I somewhat overheard Nawt and Pound's conversation and couldn't help but wonder if Swackhammer was back. I hope I was wrong and that it's like what Bugs said.
Third Person POV:
From a hole in the far corner of the bleachers across where Kari was sitting, two red glowing eyes were staring sinisterly at the two siblings.. especially Kari. The evil figure grinned a rather evil and cruel grin, breathing out some smoke from the cigar in his mouth.
"I found you... And soon, very soon... you'll be mine!"
