Buster sat alone behind his desk, in his office. The life of a Hollywood cartoon studio chairman was a hard and lonely one. When Buster started this cartoon studio out of his garage and basement, he was just having fun. Then his cartoons started getting around town, and became popular. So a bunch of corporate fatheads started funding his studio with many lucrative contracts that had big demands. These constant demands forced Buster into not having fun with his cartoons and to take a more business approach to the cartoon making effect. Buster remembered what it was like when he released his first professionally made cartoon short. Although people still liked it, they felt that something was lacking with it. Buster felt the same, but the corporate execs. assured him it was a masterpiece. After that, his shorts started to fall in popularity, so he was forced to start making cartoon t.v. series in response to today's cartoon market, as well as make direct-to-dvd animated films. But that wasn't enough, he had to start helping CBS with their live-action sitcom "Two and a half men" after they fired Charlie Sheen and replaced him with Ashton Kutcher. On top of that he had to move into the action and drama markets to help keep his studio alive. Funny just wasn't fun anymore. There was a knock on Buster's door.
"Come in." said Buster.
Buster's secretary poked her head in and said' "Excuse me Sir, but there's a call waiting for you on line 1."
"Very well. Thanks Lois." said Buster.
Buster picks up the phone.
"Hello?" says Buster into the phone.
"Hi Buster, it's me."
Buster looked surprised. He recognized the voice instantly.
"Babs? Is it really you?" he asked.
"No it's Hulk Hogan brother. Of course it's Babs! I'm surprised you remember me." said Babs.
Buster hadn't seen Babs in ten years. But his memories of her were as crystal clear as a chandelier in a ballroom.
"Of course I remember you Babs. I remember all of you guys from Acme Loon. How are you?" said Buster.
"I'm good, really good. I just wish I'd called under better circumstances." said Babs.
"Huh what? What do you mean Babsy?" asked Buster.
"You still remember the nick name you gave me in school? Aww Buster. Wait, wait. I can't get distracted. Buster do you remember our school principle right?" said Babs.
"Remember? Of course I remember. How could I forget? Bug Bunny! He was the main reason I wanted to do comedy and cartoons. He was my absolute inspiration." said Buster.
"Deep down I think he inspired all of us in a way." said Babs.
"Yeah. What about him?" said Buster.
Buster heard Babs take in a deep breath.
"You'd better brace yourself for this Buster." said Babs.
It sounded to Buster like Babs was holding back from breaking down in tears.
"He past away."
"Huh?"
"Yeah, a few days ago." said Babs.
"But...but...he can't be gone. I mean, he's a cartoon character. And a main one at that. I know minor characters can be killed off, but Bugs Bunny? He was an icon! He can't be gone!" Buster shouted.
"I'm sorry Buster. I am so sorry." said Babs.
"When is the funeral?" asked Buster. "It's in three weeks. Bugs had a few last requests. He wanted all the gang from school to attend his funeral." said Babs.
"You mean Plucky, Hamton and all those guys?" asked Buster.
"Yeah, and you. But his other requests were that you speak at his funeral."
Buster looked shocked.
"Really?"
"Yeah and he wanted you, me, Plucky, Hamton, Fifi, Shirley, Furball, Dizzy, Fowlmouth, Gogo, and Elmyra to spread his ashes on Carrot Island." said Babs.
"Babs, I don't believe this." said Buster.
"I know, this is horrible. Can you fly out and attend?" asked Babs.
"Of course. And I'd like to help make the arrangements and pay for the funeral." said Buster.
"Its already been taken care of. I made the arrangements, and for some reason, Montana Max payed for the funeral." said Babs.
"Montana Max? As in the Montana Max who could make money just by looking at it and then wouldn't let it see the light of day because he was so greedy and didn't want anyone else to have it, anyone else to even see it? That Montana Max?!" asked Buster in sheer shock.
"I don't understand it myself Buster. But as of right now, I wont question it or challenge it. Like we were talking about before, Bugs inspired us all a little." said Babs.
"I..I guess so." said Buster.
"So I'll see you soon?" asked Babs.
"Just try and keep me away. I'm on the next flight from Hollywood to Acme Acres." said Buster.
"Great, I'll see you then. And Buster,...it's gonna be great to see you again. Regardless of the circumstances." said Babs.
"I feel the same way Babs. I really, really do." said Buster.
"Goodbye Buster." said Babs.
"Goodbye Babsy." said Buster before he put the phone down on the hook.
Buster sat down in his chair and took a moment for it all to sink in. Babs calling him after so many years, finding out about Bugs Bunny's death,having to fly out for the funeral, and seeing the whole gang again. Buster picked the phone and started making arrangements to leave.
Sorry for the shortness of this chapter. I didn't realize how short it was until I uploaded it on this site. Go easy on me. Please and thank you.