Furrball's Final Farewell?

by Rocket Racer

Ever since Furrball found his family, his life had never been the same. He no longer chases birds nor catches mice, which makes even Sweetie Bird and Sylvester upset and confused. Suddenly, an incident puts the blame on him for letting go of his past predatory ways and he makes the decision to let himself go from ACME Loo. Can the toons bring him back in spite of his reform?

6. The Final Decision

Chapter 6: The Final Decision

After Terry and the two City Pound cat officers took Clay, the alleycats, and the Pack Rat Ring away to make due with their community service, the toonsters including Pepito were standing in front of Sylvester's office as they heard Sweeie and Sneezer explain everything toward him. They were all anxious to know if Furrball was going to leave or not. Fifi held Furrball's hand as if it were the last time and Furrball smiled, telling her it's going to be okay.

Finally, Sweetie and Sneezer went out to the students and Sweetie was the first to speak. "Well guys, Sylvester has made his final decision. Even though Furrball has flunked his tests on being a real cat, he still excels on the other subjects here in ACME Loo. So, after all the trouble that's gone through here at ACME Loo... (Please take a few moments while I prolong the suspension...)

"Furrball...you're going to stay." The moment she said that, all the toonsters were cheering all across ACME Loo, and their echos can be heard from all around ACME Acres!

With jubilation, Buster cries out, "It's a miracle...it's a real miracle!"

"Indeed!" exclaimed Babs. "Furrball is staying!" Sylvester then came out of his office to meet Furrball sitting in his wheelchair.

"Hey, Mr. Sylvester." Furrball greeted. "So, I'm not expelled, am I?" The mentor shook his head in response. "But I thought you wanted me to go even though I'm not a real cat."

"What are you talkin' about?" exlaimed Sylvester. "Even after you took down Clay and

eliminated the Pack Rat Ring? Why would I? Look, I'm sorry for calling you a lost cause earlier because I thought you wouldn't be a real cat based on how you acted. However, you proved yourself to be a true cat by sticking up for others when they're in need. And that's all that counts."

Furrball looked up at his mentor and smiled. "Yeah, you're right about that. It's okay, Mr. Sylvester."

"And by the way, my lad. I got something I want to show ya."

The toonsters followed Sylvester to the Hall of Cats. Once they were inside, they passed many cartoon cats of the past such as Helix, Garfunkle, Tom Injury, and of course, Sylvester. But there was another sight that they were awed at. Right next to Sylvester is a picture of a cat, but not just any ordinary cat. It was Furrball. The portrait was of him smiling and holding Little Sneezer and Sweetie was right beside him, showing that he is a changed cat. Furrball and the toonsters all looked at the portrait and were pleased with it.

Even Fifi was happy for her boyfriend as she suddenly scooped Furrball off his feet, wrapped in her luxurious-scented fluffy tail, and kissed him so many times on his cheeks. "Vous see, mon amor? Zis school won't be ze same eef you're gone." The other toonsters nodded in agreement as Furrball was carefully placed back in his wheelchair.

"Oui!" Cosette exclaimed. "We don't care eef you're not chasing any mice or birds, you just steeck to ze way you want to be. Vous are steell a Tiny Toon, vous know?"

"That's right." said Calamity in agreement. "We all love you, Furrball! That will never change as long as you're here, unlucky or not."

"Thanks, guys." Furrball responded.

And soon, Lil Sneezer, Sweetie, and the other mice and bird came in.

"Hey Sweetie, hey Sneezer, thanks for saving me, man."

"Just thought we returned the favor." said Lil Sneezer.

Sweetie came up to Furrball and said, "Hey, uh, sorry about what happened back there.

I doubted you on being a changed cat, I even rejected your offer on being our friend."

"It's okay, Sweetie." responded Furrball with a reassuring smile. "I know it isn't easy

for prey and predators to become friends, that's also in the Forest Rulebook, you know. So, it's your decision whether or not you want to take the risk in being my friend." Furrball extended a hand to her.

Sweetie thought for a second and looked at Furrball. Then smiling, she grabbed Furrball's hand and shook it saying, "I'll give you a spin."

"Me too." said Lil Sneezer finally shaking Furrball's hand. The two crows earlier were watching them from the window.

"Say," said the one who called Furrball a lost cause. "He really isn't that bad after all."

"Of course not!" said the other one smacking his face multiple times. "I can't believe you doubted him, unlike me! You should be ashamed!" The crow was left dazed for a while.

After shaking their hands, Furrball asked Sweetie and Sneezer, "So, is there anything you want to make it up to you guys?"

And Sweetie replied, "Well, we want to give you a chance to make things right. That, and maybe a game of chase."

"Me chasing you guys, huh? Hmph, I guess some things haven't changed. Okay, I can do that. Just for fun?"

"Yeah, man." Lil Sneezer giggled. "Just for fun."

THE END

Cast:

Fifi La Fume/ Cosette...Kath Soucie

Furrball/ Calamity Coyote...Frank Welker

Babs Bunny/ Mrs. Elizabeth Cat...Tress MacNeille

Shirley the Loon...Gail Matthius

Plucky Duck/ The Crows...Joe Alaskey

Buster Bunny/ The Alleycats...John Kassir

Hamton J. Pig...Don Messick

Terry/ Clay...Rob Paulsen

Pepito Le Peu...Me!

Furrball: (roars) "Sorry! Heh, heh!"