Chapter 5: In Multicultural Malaysia! The Road to a Mysterious Surprise!
It was a hot sunny day in Kuala Lumpur as five girls were waiting for someone to come along. They were sitting in a coffee shop (which is referred as 'Kopitiam' in Malaysia), sipping off their beverages. They were waiting for someone eagerly as they are reading newspapers.
"Hey guys, do you even know that Perak is about to open the first animation theme park? Its name is Movie Animation Park Studios. I am sure that you guys would like to go there and meet your favorite characters." one of the girls spoke out and asked, "Where's Naru, anyway?"
"Must be lazing around or practicing with her friends, this time, Ito. I wonder when she will come here for sure..." the red-haired girl answered.
Meanwhile, the group was visiting the iconic Petronas Twin Towers. Aira and Yogi were enjoying the walk in the park, while Bear-chi and Snagglepuss were busy entertaining everyone by telling interesting Malaysian stories. Pixie and Dixie accompanied Rizumu as they hid in her pocket for safety in order to keep them safe from any stray cats. Mia, Reina, Mion, Ayami, were doing tai-chi and yoga with Hong Kong Phooey as they practiced to keep up their balance in dancing. Boo-boo and Karin were sitting on the bench, chatting to each other.
"Gee Karin, what's the reason we came to this multicultural Southeast Asian country? Are you sure that your friends are here?" asked Boo-boo.
Karin answered: "We know that Ann and Naru's friends were in that country. So that's why we are traveling here. Hope they can bring us anything galactical!"
"But I have concerns about Dick Dastardly showing up again. What shall we do to stop him?" asked Boo-boo.
"Hope we can have some help from the members of Happy Rain, or maybe there will be new friends coming to help us!" Karin replied.
For Dick Dastardly, he was hiding in the tree with Muttley, spying on the group like a sneaky leopard. He knew that Malaysia's society is having some robbery cases nowadays, so he might hatch a plan so that he will succeed in defeating them. "Having a good time, huh? Just you wait when I show up, you will now meet your doomsday!" said Dick as he viewed at them with binoculars.
Just then, a crow landed on Dick Dastardly's back, grabbing his attention.
"What are you doing here, you blasted bird? Just mind your own foolish business!" Dick yelled as he tried to shoo the crow. But the branch broke and the crow's nest fell along with it, breaking the eggs in the nest. As Dick Dastardly fell onto the ground, he found out that a flock of angry crows was surrounding him! One of them furiously squawked and the entire flock flew into a feathery rage, hitting Dick Dastardly harder with their beaks. "Help! Muttley! Do something to stop those wretched birds!" But Muttley stood and laughed as he watched helplessly.
At the coffee shop, Naru and Ann were explaining the reason why they were late to meet up the girls. The girls were amazed and even surprised that Naru had been captured and saved from Dick Dastardly and Muttley.
"So, where are your friends anyway?" Ito asked.
"They are at the park, this time, they haven't known the details of our next performance yet," Naru answered. "Where's the show held, anyway?"
"It's at Sunway Pyramid Ice Rink, so this might be a perfect chance for us to shine! We can show them what skills we have!" Ann said excitedly, "Why not if you go to the park and tell them? I would like to have them enjoy the performance!"
"Sure! Let's go to the park in Kuala Lumpur! But you have to beware that bad guys can appear at any moment, so beware! Come on, Bell, Rinne, Wakana, and Otoha! We've got some friends to talk with!"
"Yeah!" the girls of Bell Rose and Happy Rain went along with their coach animals, ready to call their friends to Sunway Pyramid. Dick Dastardly secretly watched them in an injured state, cursing silently due to the crows' attack. "Planning to perform this time? No way! Let Dick show you what a performance looks like!" Dick Dastardly laughed maniacally until two Malaysian teenagers passed by.
"What's wrong with this man? He looks sibeh (Manglish phrase) silly!" the first one said.
"Yeah, let's go have some char kuey teow and ignore this man!" said the other.
Dick Dastardly was utterly shocked as Muttley laughed. Later, Muttley ended up having a bump on his head due to a beating by Dick.
"Come on, Muttley, let's go do our scheme at the ice rink in order to take vengeance!" Dick ordered. Muttley was frustrated as he cursed along: "Sassenfrassenrassum Rick Rastardly!"
On the bus to Sunway Pyramid, the group was talking to each other. The girls of Happy Rain and Bell Rose met the characters of Hanna-Barbera for the first time, so they were surprised to see them.
"Gee, I didn't know that you're so good at playing more than one instrument! Even Huckleberry Hound himself can only play the banjo!" Snagglepuss cried out.
"Thanks for the praising, Snagglepuss-san. I also admire your career goals in acting." Ito replied.
"Why yes, thank you for that even! Yogi is more specialized in comedic acts of stealing picnic baskets! Hey Yogi, what's your act?" Snagglepuss blushed as he asked Yogi.
"Say, I am tellin' ya, I am smarter than the average bear who's also capable of doing anything!" Yogi replied.
"Wow!" Ito said. Just then, the bus arrived at its destination, reaching Sunway Pyramid.
"Snagglepuss-san, are there any new friends here?" Naru asked.
"Well, maybe yes, you might meet them later on!" Snagglepuss answered.
"Guys, there are a lot of entrances. Now where's the route to the ice rink?" Boo-boo asked. The group had arrived at Sunway Pyramid for the first time, finding the route.
"Intense. We'll need someone as a guide." Ito said. Suddenly a voice spoke out, "Looking for the way to the ice rink?"
The group turned around and saw an alligator and a gorilla. They were anthropomorphic, just like the Hanna-Barbera characters. "Pleased to meet you, my name is Magilla Gorilla, while this is Wally Gator!" the gorilla politely introduced to himself. "Are you looking for the route to the ice rink?"
"Yes, we're looking forward to our friends' performances! They are going on a musical tour!" Ito said.
"Well, I guess this let me think of the billboard during our holiday here! Let's go, fellas, follow me and Magilla to the ice rink!" Wally Gator said as he and Magilla guided the group to the ice rink. Meanwhile, Dick Dastardly and Muttley had used a GPS tracker to see what the group is up to. They are planning to steal the show and ruin the performance with their dirty tricks!
"Showtime is here, losers! Prepare yourselves to suffer from total humiliation by me!" Dick snickered as he and Muttley went into hiding, scheming the perfect plans.
At the Sunway Pyramid Ice Rink, there was a cheerful lion and a glum hyena, waiting along with a dog and his faithful son.
"Gee Dad, when are they coming? They must be very late!" the puppy spoke out.
"I know it's really ridiculous, but we still have to wait, Augie Boy!" The dog spoke out. Just then, the group came along panting, ready to start the performance.
"Lippy! Hardy! Augie! Doggie Daddy!" Yogi spoke out as he went over to them. "It's so glad to see you, fellas! How did you come here, anyway?"
"We're just coming in for a nice vacation in Sunway Lagoon! Also, we've been preparing the performance just for you!" said Lippy.
"Wow, You really do have a lot of friends, Yogi!" exclaimed Naru. "I have friends too!"
"Certainly, Boo-boo is not only my sidekick, I've got lots of friends out there!" Yogi replied.
''Have you finished talking already? The show's about to start!'' called Bell.
"Thank you Wally and Magilla!" shouted Naru. "Our performance is starting soon!"
"You're welcome! Good luck in your performance, cos' we're counting on both of you!" Wally said as he and Magilla joined Yogi and the gang to watch the performance.
As the performance started, Lippy the Lion held a microphone, saying; "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Sunway Pyramid Ice Rink! This time, we would like to present you and dear fans our greatest Prism stars in Japan, in collaboration! Presenting Happy Rain!"
The crowd cheered as Naru, Ann and Ito came into the ice rink. They are performing the song "Downpour Happy", their main song. Dick Dastardly was pleased to see them performing their first act. He was on the ceiling, undetected along with Muttley. He ordered, "Quick Muttley, throw the bars of soap!"
Muttley snickered as he threw bars of soap onto the ice rink, hoping to ruin the entire show. Naru danced and sang, not knowing the troubles that Dick is doing. But this caught Boo-boo's attention, telling him about this.
"Look, Yogi! It could be Dick's dirty tricks again! What shall we do now?" Boo-boo asked.
"Well, I am much of a comedic character, maybe we should need someone for help!" Yogi answered.
"Don't worry, we'll fix this mess and get this performance done successfully! Come on, Augie, let's do some cleaning!"
Augie and his father went to the entrance of the ice rink, as they fear they might be spotted by the audience. Dick Dastardly was mad at this, so he ordered, "Muttley, stop those dogs!"
Muttley quickly launched a gun and shot out paintballs. The paintballs were heading right for Doggie Daddy, but Augie saved his father by sacrificing himself!
"Wow, you're so brave, loyal son of mine! I can't believe that you are really protecting me from harm!" Doggie Daddy said.
"Thanks for that, dad. But I won't even mind the wounds caused by the paintballs!" said Augie.
"Now let's go get those soaps and have the performance become a brilliant masterpiece!"
Doggie Daddy and Augie put on the skating shoes and went onto the ice rink. They tried to pick up the bars of soap, but Naru helped them along with Ann and Ito by using dance tactics. Naru just smiled as she held Augie's hand, and Doggie Daddy followed her too. They danced perfectly as Lippy commentated, "Hey fans, looks like we've got some new performers here who can make brilliant moves along with the Prism Stars! Hope it will conclude in success!"
Dick Dastardly was shocked to see this, while Muttley was busy admiring the dance. "MUTTLEY! STOP THAT SHOW BEFORE IT ENDS!" Dick yelled furiously. Muttley went back to his own senses and starts pouring water on the ice rink, making the ice rink extra slippery.
However, this won't stop the members of Happy Rain; because they have the confidence of adding excitement to the performance. As the water poured down, they dodged it and did a wonderful Prism Jump. Augie and Doggie Daddy also jumped with joy, capturing the hearts of the audience. Dick was so shocked to look at this, while Muttley laughed.
"Why you..." Dick got enraged at this, trying to chase and attack Muttley. However, Dick lost his balance and fell along with Muttley. As Ann, Naru and Ito did their signature move, Dick Dastardly and Muttley got punched harder by Ito and Ann!
"YEEEEEOOOOOOOOWW!" Dick howled in pain as he and Muttley were sent flying on both sides. They crashed onto the second floor, causing shock among the women near them.
As the members of Happy Rain along with Augie and Doggie Daddy concluded the performance, the audience burst into applause. Yogi was fascinated by this and he cheered out, "Yay Doggie Daddy and Augie!"
When Dick Dastardly and Muttley woke up, they found a wrathful mob of female shoppers surrounding them in a circle! They attacked him harder as Dick screamed in pain.
Yogi, Wakana, and Bell ran over to the performers, hugging them warmly. "Well done! I knew you could possibly beat Dick in revenge!" Yogi said out.
"Glad to hear from you, Yogi-san! But I think that the tour is almost over..." Ito said as she thought about something.
"What is it?" Yogi asked.
Pixie and Dixie handed out a poster, which relates to the Prism Stars' tour. They finally knew that there would be a big surprise in Japan, which will consist all of them! The Pretty Rhythm and the Hanna-Barbera All Stars were amazed by this and decided to head for Japan.
"Hey guys, we're going back to Japan; because there is a big surprise for all of us!" said Karin.
"Does it mean that it's something that is top secret?" Wally asked.
"No. Just follow us and we'll see for it," Rizumu answered. "But how are we going to Japan, by the way?" she asked as she noticed about it. Malaysia is a country which is really far away from Japan, located in Southeast Asia.
"Wait for it, we've got everything prepared!" Magilla said. "Our flight to Japan is at night, and we will not need the tickets as we've been invited! Let's go head to the bus station where we can head for the airport!"
"ALRIGHT!" everyone hollered as they headed out of Sunway Pyramid, ready to go to the Land of the Rising Sun; Japan.
As for Dick, he and Muttley hid away outside of the mall, coming out of the bushes. He was furious as he failed to ruin the performance, angrily cursed out: "Drat! Drat! Drat and Triple drat! I have been punched by those wretched girls again!"
But Dick Dastardly saw the group altogether, preparing for their biggest surprise yet. Dick had found out that they might be heading to Japan because he heard their conversations.
"That's it!" An idea flashed up in Dick Dastardly's mind like a flame on a candle which immediately lit up. "This time, no more failures! I will triumph over them and destroy them once and for all! By the time when they are about to see their surprise, they shall bow before me as the ultimate overlord!"
Soon, he and Muttley went off to Japan to plot their final scheme in order to destroy the All-Stars.