Chapter 3: Performance in the Big Apple! The Fun Begins!

The bus went along the way like steadily like a buffalo working to plough in the fields. It went on until it reached a place which the group was going to. It was a city, which is recognized as one of the world's most famed cities.

"Wow, it's New York!" said Snagglepuss. "By the way, how did you even suggest going to this wonderful city?" he asked.

"Well, it was one of my friends who had already been there for a performance that we cannot miss! It is located in one of the theatres in Manhattan! We've got get there quick, or else we might miss the show!" Aira replied in a hastier way, because she was really worried about missing the show.

"Don't worry, once we get there, we can help you get there as quick as possible! I am smarter than the average bear, so just believe in me; I can do it for you guys!" Yogi said as he is willing to help.

As the bus halted, the group went off the bus quickly along with everything, and they ran along the streets with Yogi taking the lead. They ran along hurriedly as if they were chased by a ferocious Malayan tiger which was ready to attack.

"Come on, this way! I will find the theater for you guys!" said Yogi.

"Aren't we going to get lost, Yogi? I am really worried that we can't make it on time!" Boo-Boo replied.

"Say…are you worried about getting lost in the Big Apple?" a voice appeared as it put the group to a halt. The group turned around and saw a yellow cat wearing a primrose hat and a vest. It acted very cool as it was ready to help them reach their destination. There are also streetwise cats alongside him, and they looked eager and friendly.

"What is the location you're looking for? A place where you will have your time to shine? Just let me guide you, I know much about New York. Top Cat's the name, and I am always cool for most of the time!" the cat was streetwise and he indeed had full experiences about living in New York. He called out to his boys," Okay boys! Time to guide them to theater they are looking for! It's got the billboard of them shown when we were walking past this afternoon!"

Soon, Top Cat and his gang of streetwise boys began taking the lead, they were really careful as they pointed out the directions. The group started following them, but they were unaware of Dick Dastardly and Muttley. Dick and his henchman canine were watching them on the apartment building, planning their next move.

"So, they are really going to perform on stage, huh? When I go here, I will show you what my talents are to outsmart you all!" Dick laughed as he got off the stairs with Muttley. Suddenly, Dick slipped and fell over. It was a banana skin! Muttley laughed as lifted it and threw it into the dustbin.

"Curses! Now follow me, Muttley, we have got some do-gooders to deal with!" Dick hollered as Muttley followed him. They both spied on Yogi and the group, preparing for the best moment to strike.

"Whew! We finally made it! Just on time!" said Yogi. "Thanks, Top Cat, you surely know much about New York!" he thanked.

"You're welcome! By the way, I hope you'll have all the best in your performances! You can call me TC for short!" Top Cat said as he went off to the back of the theatre. The group quickly went inside and they went into the backstage room. Their friends were waiting for them, ready to perform in a group.

"Aira-chan! Mion-chan! Rabbit-chi! Cat-chi! Where have you been? And who are those strangers?" it was Rizumu along with Bear-chi, waiting for them.

"We'll explain that later. Happy Lucky, we're ready for the show! Cheer for us! Yogi and friends!" said Aira.

"You've got it, Aira! Do it for us, and make us proud even!" Snagglepuss hollered. Aira, Rizumu and Mion went up on stage, with the coach animals changed into instruments. The song was played as the fans cheered for them.

"MARs! MARs! MARs!" The fans cheered as they were ready to be charmed by their upbeat performance.

They sang along with pure confidence as they danced alongside each other, with them singing the song "Hop! Step! Jump!" Yogi and the others watched, while Dick was busy scheming his plots on backstage.

"Finally! This is it! Throw the banana skin, Muttley!" Dick ordered. Muttley ate up the banana as he threw the skin on the stage. "Perfect! Let's see what happens if one of them slip over!" chuckled Dick as he waits for something misfortunate to happen.

Just as Yogi and the group were watching, Boo-boo noticed something wasn't right. A banana skin! It could really spell disaster for the performance! He quickly told Mia about this, but she can't do it as the performance is going on.

Just then, two mice in vests came showed up and curiously asked: "What's wrong, miss? Do you have a problem?"

"Yes. Will you please help me take away the banana skin? It will ruin the performance." Mia answered.

"Sure! Come on, Dixie; we've got some stage cleaning to do!" the mouse said to his twin brother.

"You've got it, Pixie! We don't want to let this performance be ruined once and for all!" Dixie said as he ran off with him. Mia was very hopeful that the performance should be successful, worrying that the performance will be disappointing.

Pixie and Dixie painted themselves with invisible paint as they got on stage. They carefully went on stage, hoping not to be trodden. As they found the banana skin, they carefully lifted it up and took it away as usual.

However, Dick just spotted this and got enraged at this. "Curses, if this won't work, I will do this all by myself!" He put on a ghostly costume and called Muttley to pull the rope, hoping to scare anyone in order to ruin the show.

"Now, Muttley! Time to give this performance a much spookier setting and scare the pants off the crowd!" ordered Dick. Muttley slowly lowers the rope as Dick prepares to scare anyone away.

"BOOOOOOARRGGGHHHH!" Dick Dastardly screamed. But Aira did a Prism Jump gracefully and knocked him out! "Aurora Rising Dream!" she hollered as she rose into the air, punching Dick right in the stomach!

"YEEEEEEOOOOOOWWWW!" Dick screamed as he fell. Muttley tried to grab the rope, but he lost his grip and Dick fell down. The fans cheered as MARs concluded the performance with a bang. They were so impressed because they saw how Dick was defeated with the power of friendship and teamwork.

"YAY MARs!" the fans cheered as they were impressed by the performance. Yogi and the gang were really pleased to see this, so were Pixie and Dixie.

After the performance, Yogi introduced to himself; along with Boo-boo and Snagglepuss. Rizumu and Bear-chi were glad to see them, it was the first time they met up each other.

"So this looks a bit like Boo-boo! I love him just like a picnic basket full of surprises!" Yogi said as he patted on Bear-chi's head.

"Thank you Pixie and Dixie! If it weren't for both of you, then the performance would be a disaster!" Mia thanked Pixie and Dixie gratefully.

"You're welcome!" said the twin mice as they blushed.

"Where are we going, then?" asked Snagglepuss. "Kuala Lumpur? Los Angeles? London? Philadelphia? San Francisco? Taipei? Kaoshiung?"

"No. We're heading off to Hong Kong!" Rizumu replied. "Mia's got her performance next in Hong Kong and her friends are waiting for her!"

"Well then, let's go!" Boo-boo said as he went off with the group.

"Hey guys! Wait!" Pixie and Dixie shouted.

"What is it?" asked Reina.

"Can we join you for on a tour?" they asked politely.

"Sure you can!" Mion answered kindly.

Pixie and Dixie cheered as they joined the group, heading off to Hong Kong. Meanwhile on backstage, Dick was moaning in pain; along with Muttley coming to aid him.

"AAAARRRRGGGGHHHH! DRAT! DRAT AND DOUBLE DRAT!" Dick yelled as Muttley snickered helplessly.

With that, Yogi and Boo-boo met up with new friends as they head off to the former British colony in Asia.