Hey everyone! I'm back with yet another chapter! Isn't that great?!

"Sounds fantastic!"

What the-(gasps) ZEKKO?!

(grins) "What? Expecting the president?"

You're not supposed to be here! Go back in the story this instant!

"But I wanna stay! You let Yakko here! Why can't I?!"

I never-oh forget it! (grumbles) You are both so frustrating...

(gasps) "Now I'm insulted...I prefer to be annoying."

(growls angrily and pulls out baseball bat)

(chuckles nervously) "You know what? Hehe I'll be going now..." (Sprints off)

Thank god (throws baseball bat away) Now happy reading everyone!

(Pops up behind author) "Don't forget to review!"

ZEKKO!

CHAPTER 12: FAMILY REUNION

"Vakko are you sure about zis?"

Yakko groaned internally and faced the nervous looking doctor.

"Scratchy for what might be the umpteenth time...yes." Yakko answered flatly. He was tired of this question.

The doctor sighed and returned his attention back to the road. "If you say so…"

"...he's said plenty."

Yakko glanced to the back of the car only to see the angered faces of both siblings. Well at least one of them was looking at him. Be aware it his furious sister, Wakko still wasn't talking to him. Dot on the other hand was spitting out angered comments all over the place.

Yakko didn't even get open his mouth when Dot sharply turned from him, anger still clear on her face. Biting back what he was going to say, since by now it didn't look like it would help the situation much, Yakko turned forward slumping in his seat the slightest.

Yesterday had not been a good day, not at all.

What might've been his only highlight yesterday was the look on Plotz's face after what he said. That and the CEO's unintelligible sputters, trying to make sense of what Yakko had said. Once Yakko got it through the man's thick skull he was indeed serious about this the grim, yet darken expression on Plotz's face was enough for Yakko to tell he didn't like this one bit. Either way he was going through with it and after Plotz wasted a good amount of time trying to find some why he could deny Yakko's obligation for this and failed miserably he couldn't be denied it.

Surprisingly, the process for the guardianship hadn't taken long. All Yakko needed to do was sign some papers and another contract stating he would be taking full responsibility for those three.

Then Plotz told him he would need one other signature. To that Yakko wanted to take back what he said about this being easy.

So here they were driving away for the prison grounds in order to get that last signature. Zekko's signature that is. As long as he's the eldest of his siblings he has a say in who will be their guardian. That's as much power the studio was willing to give this psychotic toon when it came to his contract.

It only went downhill from there when Yakko came to the realization he would need to tell his siblings this. So he did just making sure not to talk about any specifics he didn't need or want them to know. At first they had been fairly confused to why he was doing this, but we're semi okay with it. Then he told them who it was he was going to be a guardian for. Then all hell broke out in the Warner living room.

Yakko had gotten the full blown of that, both mentally and physically since their yelling 'WHAT?' had comically made him go backwards into the wall of the tower. After that painful gesture, Yakko went back to defending his choice for this. Neither Wakko or Dot were okay with this and they told him so. Wakko had been the one who was most upfront about this. In such a small amount of time did Yakko see his brother be so angry or say so much in that moment.

Wakko said in all in under a minute's time. Specifically, where they had been when Yakko was locked away with Zekko. Yakko hadn't really known they were away with Zekko's siblings, but they had been. Both Dot and Wakko agreed those two weren't exactly the best bunch of toons in the world. Saying how cruel Gekko was even to his own sister, that came from Wakko, then how Shayna was the same and not very cute either. That, especially the last part, was from Dot.

After countless arguing both Wakko and Dot resided to giving their brother the silent treatment and both stomped away to their rooms slamming the doors as loud as they could while a tired Yakko slumped into a nearby couch rubbing his temples hoping to get rid of the massive headache he had. Somehow he managed to them to understand why he was doing this, but that didn't mean they were going to stay happy with this choice. So even now they continued to keep their mouths shut and avoid all eye contact.

Dr. Scratchansniff hadn't been making it easier. Since he heard about the situation Scratchy's been both concerned and somewhat opposed to Yakko's decision. Unlike his siblings the doctor received the whole story. It hadn't been Yakko's choice to Scratchy, but Plotz wasn't going to let him go off alone to the prison so Scratchy was the lucky one to be their driver.

Yakko was startled from his thoughts as the car jumped from hitting a bump in the road. Coming back to reality he also saw the view outside his seat window. Even from afar the place could send chills down your spine. The gloomy clouds in the sky weren't helping either. It was like someone from above specifically made sure this day would be one to dread. Glancing to the back seat, Yakko looked to his sibs. They were both looking out their own windows. It worried Yakko how they both shared those nervous and frightened stares.

"We'll be in and out of there before you know it." Yakko reassured them.

Wakko and Dot looked away from the windows to Yakko. For a split second they looked almost grateful for the reassurance. Then they remembered why they were here in the first place and sent Yakko glares before looking back at the windows, watching outside more intensely than they had before.

Yakko sighed before looking back forward once more. Letting his head rest into the palm of his hand he watched as the prison grew closer with every second. Maybe it was just how this whole day was starting off, but even now as they got closer the dread was building up in him.

He could only hope for the best.

"The guardian is only allowed to come."

Before the doctor could speak Yakko spoke up.

"Scratchy it's fine." He reassured. "You know I'm supposed to go alone anyway."

Dr. Scratchansniff sighed and nodded. "Alright then if you're sure."

Yakko nodded back and gave a quick look towards his sibs. Wakko and Dot both were staying close to the doctor. Neither was comfortable in the plain halls. Just minutes before did they have to go through the numerous cells holding other criminals. They hadn't been to hesitant to Yakko when he kept them at a close distance away from those shifty stares and sneering smiles. So to sum up the prison was even more unsettling then last time they were here.

The guard gestured Yakko to follow and he did. Walking down the halls his gaze wandered around. At some corners other guards stood posted. He didn't like it as a few of them shared narrowed glances towards him as he walked by. Yakko frowned and kept on walking.

"We don't like wandering eyes."

Yakko nearly jumped when the guard spoke. Frowning he looked to the forward staring guard.

"Better to not stare and just mind your own business." The guard suggested in a flat tone.

"Gee who skipped on their daily manners this morning?" Yakko quipped with a smirk.

The guard only glanced at Yakko for a split second before continuing forward.

"You'd make a good socialist." Yakko said sarcastically.

Seeing the guard wasn't going to talk Yakko rolled his eyes and then looked forward. He noticed the halls were starting to look familiar. It wasn't long before that lone hallway came into view. Yakko stood a foot back as the guard came forward and confronted the guard at his post. Not focusing on them Yakko looked to the metal door. Through the single window he could only see the dark room. Not even enough light to see some sign of life inside.

The loud clank of metal had Yakko to the guards. He saw the one at the post had opened up the metal door.

"Be cautious."

Yakko turned to his side. The guard that had brought him here was talking to him. Yakko smirked.

"Ah so you do speak." He quipped.

The guard didn't even scowl, but there was some annoyance in his expression. "You may be their guardian now, but that doesn't mean they'll listen to just anyone. Especially him."

Yakko turned to the metal door. The other guard was waiting for them to finish up.

"I was his guard for ten years." The guard resumed saying. "I may not know much, but enough to know that his release should be wary of."

He looked at Yakko with all seriousness. "Better know what you're doing."

"I do." Yakko said flatly frowning. "You know I liked it better when you don't talk."

The guard didn't reply to his comment, but merely gestured for Yakko to go for the door. That he did. The other guard kept his distance and pulled the door open. Yakko came forward watching as the light from outside crawled its way inside the dark cell. He heard the footsteps behind him as one of the guards followed. Once Yakko's eyesight came to the first thing he saw was that same devious grin. The exact same one he saw not too long ago and who else would be making that grin then Zekko Warner himself. Apparently the brother to Yakko, Wakko, and Dot Warner.

Zekko, with a chuckle, greeted. "Yakko."

"Zekko." Yakko acknowledged walking in as the guard followed

"It's so nice to see you my brother." Zekko cooed with a smirk.

Yakko rose an eyebrow at the toon. He was acting much more relaxed and smug than before. To be honest it was off putting. Even more so when Zekko broke out into a grin, an unknown light shining in his eyes.

Zekko giggled deviously. "Or is it Mr. Guardian now?"

Yakko stiffened on the spot. How did he know?

Upon seeing his brother's reaction Zekko grinned madly.

"What a lucky day indeed."

I don't like him...not one bit.

Wakko inched backwards when Zekko shot him a devious smile. A giggle escaped Zekko before he smirked.

"Don't be so nervous Wak." Zekko cooed using the new pet name he had given his brother. He grinned.

"I don't bite."

Wakko gulped and turned to Yakko. His older brother was giving Zekko a warning glare. The psychotic toon merely shrugged with a smile, the shackles on his wrists jingling as he moved his arms..

"I can't help it." Zekko admitted. "I freak out people when I'm bored."

Then a frown came on his face. Zekko turned to one of the guards with a scowl.

"And maybe I wouldn't be so bored if my sibs got here sooner." Zekko hinted with a glare.

The guard had no reaction, but said, "They'll be here shortly."

Zekko looked at the guard, as if searching for some hint of a lie, but found none so he huffed crossing his arms. The shackles moved along with him.

"Better be."

"For once I agree." Dot muttered eyeing Zekko suspiciously.

Wakko, who was sticking by his siblings sides, looked to the ground. For the past ten minutes they've been waiting for the guards to bring Gekko and Shayna. Even at the names Wakko frowned to himself. Gekko never made the best first impression so of course he wasn't happy to see them. Even more unhappy to find out they're related...as siblings.

After what Yakko told them about becoming their guardian, Wakko had been angry. What Gekko did to his own sister, Shayna, angered Wakko even more. It was so cruel and just plain mean. He didn't want that guy around his sibling and himself included. Why should they have this responsibility to take care of these guys? Couldn't someone else do it?

Even now Zekko, the eldest of their new siblings, wasn't on Wakko's top ten of favorite people. When they first brought him in Wakko was instantly nervous. He hadn't got a good look before when they first encountered the three, so seeing Zekko again wasn't exactly pleasant. He had this look that would make anyone nervous. Zekko looked at everyone like they were this new victim to try out, grinning for a first impression. Wakko had saw him do that to Scratchansniff. He didn't think the doctor could ever look even more uneasy than he had when they first came...or when him and his sibs had met the doctor.

Wakko glanced to the crazy toon once more, who was looking to be a bit impatient. At first impression Zekko was this whole new level of unsettling. The scar on his eye didn't help. To Wakko it just made him more menacing and psychotic.

When Zekko looked to Wakko, Wakko took a sharp breath in. He hadn't meant to get caught staring. Zekko raised an eyebrow at his brother's nervousness. For once in his entire time here did Wakko see him smile, but not a unsettling smile more, of a warming smile which was somehow on it's own very uneasy.

"Relax little bro." Zekko reassured. He chuckled. "I can be tolerable when want to. There's no need to be jumpy."

Wakko frowned crossing his arms. "I'm not jumpy."

Zekko giggled and then, surprising Wakko, he ruffled the boy's hair. "You're cute when you pout."

Wakko quickly fixed back his hair and positioned his head back on his head.

"Uh...thanks?" Wakko said unsure. Seriously what do you say to that?

Zekko smirked. "My pleasure apparently."

Maybe he would've gone on, but a loud thud and a shout turned all of their bored expressions into alarmed ones. Heads snapping to the source of the noise, they looked down to a hall.

"I told you to get your hands off her!" A heavily deep liverpool voice growled.

Zekko's face paled slightly. "...Gekko?"

At the sound of his name did the rage filled Warner look up to see the shocked faces around him including the one belonging to his brother. It was no surprise why they looked to shocked. Gekko had one guard pinned down to the ground towering over him threateningly with one hand ready to strike the guard in the face with his unshielded claws. A white cloth ruined into tatters hung around the boy over his clothing. Shayna only stood a few feet from this, looking onwards to her brother with a frightened expression.

As Gekko snapped back to reality he scowled and faced the guard. With a grunt he got off the guard, quickly retracting his claws which left holes in his blue gloves.

Wakko had gulped at the sight of the claws. Rarely did they themselves show their claws. They did have them, but there was no need for them really. He and his sibs handled things their own way, no claw action needed. Apparently that same rule didn't apply to Gekko. He let his claws out easily and they looked pretty sharp.

Seeing that Gekko was no longer going to attack one of the guards near Shayna went over to help the fallen guard as Gekko himself walked towards Shayna looking the slightest bit worried.

"You okay?" He quietly muttered.

She hesitated before nodded. Gekko only nodded back. Then he scowled to himself when the other guards came and told them to move forward. Gruffly doing what he was told, Gekko walked towards the group with his sister following. Once Shayna looked up and saw Zekko did her face light up like a kid on Christmas day.

"ZEKKO!" She exclaimed going forward at a hundred miles per second.

"Oof!" Zekko grunted as his sister trampled him to the ground in a hug.

"I knew you'd be here!" Shayna exclaimed hugging her brother tighter. "I told Gekko! He was being all moody and grumpy and didn't believe me, but told him so and I was right wasn't I? See always listen to the youngest cause we know more. And like me we're very adorable. And-"

"Shayna sweet and all, but you're choking me." Zekko rasped out.

"Whoops!" Shayna said letting go of he brother's neck as he gulped the air back into his lungs. "Hehe...my bad."

"It's fine." Zekko said with a smile.

The toon turned to Gekko and his smile became a frown. His brother wasn't even looking at him, he was more focused on removing the white fabric hanging off him, even had one claw unshielded to cut it off him. Then something much more shocking came clear to Zekko. No one could miss the murderous look on the psychotic toon face as he abruptly got to his feet and walked over to Gekko. His brother gasped out slightly when Zekko took hold of the white fabric examining it rage filled eyes. Wakko saw this frightened look on Gekko's face, like some untold secret of his was just shown to the wrong person.

"...why is my brother wearing a straightjacket?" Zekko growled, silently yet threatening.

Panic spread on Gekko's face. "It's not-"

Zekko's rageful stare landed on his brother making Gekko shut his mouth.

"Gekko...stay out of this." Zekko hissed.

As Gekko hung his head, Yakko approached the seething toon letting both Wakko and Dot stay back with Scratchansniff. Zekko had reached his limit on controlled anger and by what Yakko could tell no one wanted this kettle to blow it's top.

"Zekko that could be anything." Yakko tried reassuring.

Zekko scowled bringing the cloth close enough for Yakko to see and getting a quiet yelp from Gekko.

"I swear if you can't see what I'm seeing then I shouldn't be the one called crazy here!" Zekko growled.

With a frown Yakko looked at the cloth hanging off his brother. It was almost impossible to tell what it could've been, Gekko had cut the thing to shreds. Snarfs of fabric hung all over the toon's arms, sides and dragged to the floor. By what Yakko could see did his eyes widen. You had to be blind to not see the leather shreds of what had been belts hanging off the torn material on Gekko's arms and the bundle that Zekko held within his clenched fist. A flame of anger hit Yakko. He looked to the guards that brought them in.

"What kind of place puts a straight jacket on a kid?!" Yakko demanded outraged.

Looking a bit flustered the guard spoke. "He wouldn't let us bring him here. Kept on attacking the other guards. It was the only way he wouldn't hurt himself or anyone else."

This time Gekko scowled. "Should've told us where we were going. Maybe then Sir McGrabby wouldn't have a black eye-"

"Gekko stay out of this." Zekko warned in a low growl.

Both annoyed and surprised Gekko stayed quiet, keeping his gaze to the floor. Zekko stiffened slightly when he felt a hand on his shoulder. Glancing back he saw Yakko looking at him with a warning look in his expression. Zekko wanted to scowl at this, but knew why he was warning him. He especially had daggers for eyes towards the other guards and if he didn't keep his anger under check he would snap. So keeping a blank expression Zekko nodded slightly and let go of fabric on Gekko. His brother inched back slightly.

"...just take it off him." Zekko said softly.

Only one guard stepped forward, but Zekko stopped him with a glare.

"None of you." Zekko said flatly, addressing every guard. "You've done plenty."

Yakko was surprised when Zekko turned to him. Realizing what the toon was asking of him Yakko only nodded. Gekko narrowed his eyes as Yakko, making him uneasy, but didn't struggle when Yakko helped him out of the shredded fabric.

"Perhaps ve should leave, ja?" Scratchansniff spoke in an uneasy tone.

"How about before we do..." Zekko suddenly said holding up his bound wrists.

With an amused grin he said to the guards, "One of you boys might want to help me out of these, huh?"

There was a slight edge to his voice, but he sounded less angry then before. He was at least trying. The same guard that had stepped up before, took out a key from his pocket and approached the toon. With a click the shackles fell off Zekko's wrists which he rubbed tenderly.

"Why thanks sweetie!" Zekko over enthusiastically said mimicking a woman's voice. He patted the guard's face much to the guard's dislike.

Zekko giggled. "You're such a doll!"

Yakko rolled his eyes grabbing the toon's arm dragging him away. "Come on Miss Warner. We're leaving."

Zekko sniffed placing his head high in the air, a smirk on his face. "That's Mistress Warner to you."

"Better start dressing in drag then." Gekko quipped with a chuckle. Zekko was acting more like his normal self now, much to his relief.

Zekko scoffed. "Please…"

In one quick spin the psychotic toon had changed into a cheerleader's outfit complete with a blonde wig he had one hand on his hip showing off the outfit.

"Skirts are just not my thing." Zekko said. "Too showy."

Shayna covered Wakko's eyes. "Zekko! There are children here!"

Wakko scowled. "HEY!"

All three of the original Warners burst out into laughter with Zekko taking the lead in his cackling laughter which bounced off the prison walls as they walked down the halls. By the time Zekko had returned back into his normal clothes, they were heading towards the exit.

"Farewell my friends!" Zekko announced to the passing guards as they marched forward.

Shayna handed Zekko a tissue box. He grabbed one and blew into it comically as he had supposed tears of sorrow running down his face.

"Parting is such sweet sorrow!" Zekko dramatically swooned.

He broke out of the act grinning. "So don't bother writing! Sometimes parting only should be done once so see ya!"

While he cackled in laughter, his sibs, Gekko and Shayna, both blew raspberries at the guards. Then they all speeded out the prison doors. The Warners quickly followed them with the doctor following pursuit.

"Ooh! I call shotgun!" Gekko hollered racing for Scratchansniff's car.

"Hey no fair!" Shayna shrieked tackling her brother. "You got it last time!"

"No I didn't!" Gekko yelled pinning her down.

"Yes you did!" Shayna yelled back as they both began a fight cloud.

Yakko, Wakko, and Dot watched as the fight ensued. Sometimes Gekko's head popped out before Shayna jumped him, other times Gekko tried running before a gloved hand pulled him back in by the scruff of his collar and then the entire time their shouts and grunts came shooting out the cloud.

HONK! HONK!

"Huh?" Both Gekko and Shayna said stopping their fighting to look at the source of the sound.

A smug Zekko sat at the driver's seat one hand on the horn.

"Ah I'm taking the front seat." Zekko announced.

Gekko and Shayna scowled. "Zekko!"

"You snooze you lose!" He said laughing.

"Does that mean we have to share seats with them?" Dot whined to Yakko pointing at the two.

"Hey!" Shayna said outraged.

Gekko just grinned and placed one arm around Wakko's shoulders. "As long as I sit next to wimpy over here then I'll have tons of fun."

Wakko scowled shoving Gekko away. "Hey hands off!"

After stumbling a bit Gekko scowled and got Wakko's face making him cower back.

"Bite me why don't ya?" Gekko hissed shooting daggers for eyes.

"When you girls are done flirting..." Shayna said sweetly getting scowls from both brothers.

She grinned racing for the car. "I'll be taking the window seat!"

Gekko gasped and then shoved Wakko out of his way making him fall to the ground with a yelp.

"No you're not!" Gekko hollered racing after her.

"We don't want the middle seats!" Wakko and Dot yelled racing after them determined to get those window seats.

Yakko rolled his eyes as all his siblings began fighting for the window seats. Another honk from the car got his attention.

"Hey Yak!" Zekko called out. He grinned. "Might wanna join their little squabble before you have to end up sharing with me!"

With wide eyes Yakko ran for the siblings. "Oldest calls first!"

As all this went on, Scratchansniff had finally caught up with them panting as he was out of breath. Once he saw the bickering Warners and the only one acting calm and collected was Zekko in the driver's seat, watching over them all with amused eyes, the doctor sighed.

"I'm getting too old for zis." Scratchansniff said walking over to the driver's seat window.

Zekko grinned. "Aren't we all?"

"ZEKKO, OUT OF MY SEAT!" The doctor yelled with enough force to make the toon be thrown back into the front seat.

Zekko with a pained expression slid down the car door falling to the ground. He lifted one hand onto the car seat, pulling himself back up as he scowled at the doctor. With an annoyed expression Zekko turned to the readers.

"For an old guy he's sure got some good pipes on him." Zekko said smacking his hand to the side of his head. "My ears are ringing."

Scratchansniff sighed, defeated, and placed a hand to his forehead. "My head hurts…."

Poor Dr. Scratchansniff...he'll never get a break will he? Anyway thanks for reading everyone! Keep a look out for the next chapter!

"Ooh is it in a tree?!"

(face palms) You got to be kidding me! Zekko! Stop breaking the fourth wall already!

"Hey you're the one who wrote me doing that in the story." (grins) "Besides maybe I'll just stay here..."

Okay that's it! (whistles loudly)

"Wait what are you doing?"

(enters giant guard dog) Boy sic him!

"AH!" (runs from guard dog further and further away) "Bad doggie! Sit! Roll over! HELP!"

(Sees Zekko disappear off) Finally...anyway the Queen has left he building! Now I'll be leaving before Zekko decides it's a good time for revenge. Bye! (Runs off)