Feline Funtimes

[The scene opens with a shot of the evening sky over the city before it transitions to a shot of Gordon pulling the Express over a rail bridge while Hiro goes in the opposite direction on the other line with a goods train, all while Hokey, Stella, Francis, and Daria walk under it. The scene then transitions to a shot of Bertie coming down the road while Trevor goes in the opposite direction]

[The scene transitions to a shot zooming in on Oak Station as Bill and Ben pass by with a train of empty trucks, followed by Emily pulling into the station with her coaches to drop off passengers. From the first coach steps out Penny Proud, Rainbow Dash, Scootaloo, Pete Puma, Marvin the Martian, and Charlotte, while from the second coach steps out Daffy, Loopy, Kim Possible, Joan of Arc, Eddy, and Thomas O'Malley]

Thomas: Well, seems I didn't get here too early, though where are Scat Cat and the gang?

[As Thomas begins to walk to the steps at the edge of the canopy, something jumps out in front of him, causing the orange feline to jump]

Thomas: Holy Hell, what the?!

[Thomas looks in front of him to see a slim Siamese cat with blue eyes donning an innocent expression]

Thomas: You know, a simple "hello" would have sufficed.

Shun Gon: I know, I just wanted to surprise you, me and Scat Cat.

[At that moment, the aforementioned black feline arrives, looking rather cheeky]

Scat: Man, man, O'Malley, neva' thought I'd see yo' own trick flipped around the otha' way.

Thomas: Aaaaaye, still up to your old tricks, I see, Scat Cat.

Scat: Brotha', you know we like ta' mess around, been a while since we had a good ole' time.

Shun Gon: Well, between the gang as a whole, hmmmmmmmm, I wonder why that is? [arches his back in Thomas' direction]

Thomas: Awwww, you know I'd never forget you guys like this, I've just been occupied is all.

Shun Gon: Still doing your little scouting thing, hmm, darling, I thought you'd be over that.

Thomas: Well, when the neighorhood's got a whole selection to go around, you get a little distracted sometimes.

Scat: So the main man's a cad, init? I'd a feelin' you'd pick up somethin' from us.

Thomas: What can I say, I learned from the best, well, two of the best more like.

Shun Gon: Oooooooh, he's a flatterer, I like that.

Scat: Well, like he said, I taught him well, now then, what we standin' around here fo', we got the whole night ahead of us.

[The three cats set off across the brightly lit avenues, shops, and restaurants of the city. They soon arrive at the harbor where different stands are being shown off with other patrons in attendance; Charlie is being served popcorn by Porky while Jane and Tigger are waiting behind him, Flora is showing off plants to Nature Cat, Pearl, and Dot, and Honest John and Gideon are selling trinkets to Tom, while, Fergus, Hansel, Nick, Judy, Retsuko, Jerry, and Garnet are behind the blue feline, the rabbit in particular quirks a suspicious brow as she leans over from behind Nick. Shun Gon notices a stand where Rarity is painting the nails of an awaiting Cindy, with Quinn, Sally, Jasmine, and Diaspro awaiting their turns]

Shun Gon: Hmmmmmmm, you know, I wouldn't mind a little touch-up.

Thomas: Huh?

Shun Gon: I won't be long, you boys can keep yourselves occupied, I'm sure.

[Shun Gon skips off with a spring in his step to the stand, while Thomas and Scat perch themselves up against the wall of another shop]

Scat: Well, certainly has been a while, hasn't it?

Thomas: Yeah, I guess you could say that.

Scat: Hehe, sometimes I think you forget where you came from.

Thomas: Whatchu mean by that?

Scat: Aw, ya' know, when you went up and left us to live some high class life, only to come back right where you started, and who was the first person you turned to after all that time?

Thomas: Aaaaaaaaah, yeah…still, guess you could say it was something that played on my mind, even when I thought I didn't have it.

Scat: Ya' don't forget when you're in the gang, we stick together, like birds of a feather.

Thomas: Pfft, I could tell you somethin' about a couple birds.

Scat: Oh yeah, ain't they the ones with the drunk uncle? I remember I couldn't stop laughing when you did his voice.

Thomas: That man had one too many Volkas down at the pub.

[The two felines laugh heartily at this, Thomas wiping a tear from his eye]

Thomas: Hoooooooo, what a trip that was.

Scat: And not to mention that banger we threw that night.

Thomas: Song's stuck in my head ever since, but I don't mind it.

Scat: [sighs] Those were good times, feels like it's been ages.

Thomas: Well, you ain't wrong about that, those were the days.

Scat: Would be a shame if they were over for some reason.

Thomas: What? Of course they're not, you're right, it really was the high life when we were in our prime. At least you've been gaining more traction with your music career from what I've heard.

Scat: Compared to several years ago, I've neva' seen so much demand to hear me and the gang jazz it out, guess people got better taste over time.

Thomas: You know, I wouldn't mind being more involved with the band, I feel like I haven't gotten too much exposure with the group, even with my vocal range.

Scat: Well, you did say you were "occupied", that might have something to do with it.

Thomas: I could change that, and for you lot, I think you deserve it.

Scat: Glad to see someone's come to his senses, the next gig we've got, hope you'll be there.

Thomas: You can count on it…and would you lookit Shun Gon with the ladies.

[The shot cuts to the Siamese cat showing off his nails to Jasmine and Sally who are looking on with intrigue]

Sally: Yin and Yang, suits you nicely.

Jasmine: Trust Rarity to a creative mix of color palettes.

Shun Gon: [waves a paw] Why, thank you, ladies, you two got yourselves done good as well.

[Sally and Jasmine chuckle at this flattered before the shot cuts back to Thomas and Scat]

Thomas: Ya' know, I never expected him to be all stylish.

Scat: You ain't alone there, but I'd be lyin' if I said he don't know how to pull it off.

Shun Gon: [walks back to his cohorts] Well, I hope I didn't keep you two waiting long, after seeing the way Cindy got her design done, I knew I just had to get something that screamed "me".

Scat: Ah, you didn't keep us waitin' that long, by the way, yo' nails are lookin' fine.

Shun Gon: Hmmhmm, why thank you, darling, I think they add a bit of flare to my paws. What about you, do they please?

Thomas: I ain't one to judge, I think they look really nice, makes you stand out amongst your usual craziness.

Shun Gon: Pshaw, you know you love me for it.

Scat: Hehe, I know I do.

Thomas: Well, in any case, what say we do a little more exploring of this place, we still got the whole night ahead of us.

Shun Gon: Oh yeah, I think I saw this one stand selling fried desserts, wonder what that's all about.

Scat: People be tryna' fry anythin' these days, though I guess it's like fried dough, only sweeter.

Thomas: Sounds like something to try, let's go.

[The three felines set off to a stand where a line of people consisting of Streaky, Amethyst, Haida, Madoka, Elsa, Anna, and Blossom are shown waiting in line. As Shun walks along, he only just avoids brushing arms with Mechanikat walking by in the other direction]

Mechanikat: Oh!

[Before the metallic feline can make a retort, he catches a glimpse of the Siamese cat's nails]

Mechanikat: Hmmm, classy…

[The scene transitions to the three sitting down on a bench eating their treats]

Shun Gon: Mmmmm, lucky this isn't as powdery, cuz I'd hate to spoil this do. [examines his nails]

Scat: Never thought a fried creme cookie would taste so good, I gotta get the recipe on that.

Thomas: Well, I'd say we could wrap up this part of the night with a trip to the pier, I hear they got fireworks going on tonight.

Shun Gon: Oh, really, what time?

Thomas: Nine o'clock last I heard of it.

[Scat looks toward the clock positioned in between Betty's Creamery and Salty Shackles, the handles are positioned fifteen minutes to nine]

Scat: Well, I think we've got time, should be a nice note to end on for the night, you headin' back to your place?

Thomas: Actually, I was thinking of spending the night with you lot, if you'll allow it.

Shun Gon: Hmmmmmmm, make it a sleepover, perhaps? What do you say?

Scat: I ain't one to turn down an offer like that, would be like the old days, init?

Thomas: I like the sound of that.

Shun Gon: Oooooooooh, intrigue, can't wait to get started.

[The scene cuts to the three cats watching the fireworks going off in the harbor, with several of the patrons from earlier, plus a few others; Blitz, Exile, Cleo de Nile, Mulan, Dodger, Oliver, and Minako]

Shun Gon: Oooooooh, that one's all orange and white, like a tiger, rawr.

Scat: Well, you ain't wrong there, OH, that one's all rose red.

Thomas: I spy with my little eye one that's forest green.

[The scene cuts to the fireworks going off in the sky before cutting back to the felines leaning on each other's shoulders. It then transitions to a shot of the three coming up to Scat Cat's place, the black cat opening the door to reveal what an abode like his would entail; music sheets scattered on the floor, his trumpet perched on top of a table, and a pot of something red sitting on the stove]

Scat: Well, there she is, just as I left her.

Shun Gon: [plops right onto the couch] Hmmmmm, I'm getting the tingles, even if I feel worn out at the same time.

Thomas: Count me in on that, I could sink easily on this chair. [lays his back onto said chair]

Scat: Well, you two get cozy, I'm just gonna get us some blankets ready.

[Scat walks over to the closet where he finds several sets of bed lining and blankets perched up on the top shelf, he reaches up to grab them and then comes out from the closet to the awaiting other felines, currently stretching themselves out on their respective seats]

Scat: There you go, fresh blankets for the both of you, and lucky fo' you, I got mugs of warm milk comin' up.

Thomas: Oh, Scat, you really know how to spoil us.

Scat: Hey, anythin' for the crew, you know I never disappoint.

Shun Gon: I can hold you to that, now I'll just wait and get cozy. [wraps the blanket all around him]

Scat: Comin' right up.

[Scat goes to the stove where he pours a gallon of milk into a pot and after waiting for a little bit pours it into three mugs on a platter, walking back to Thomas and Shun]

Scat: Here it is, boys, fresh warm milk on the house.

[The orange cat and the Siamese cat each take their respective mugs while the black cat takes his own]

Thomas: Hmmmmm, now that goes down good.

Shun Gon: I'll say, it's so nice and soothing

Scat: Glad ya' think so…[walks up to the couch and sits down on it]...haaaaaa, I don't rememba' the last time I felt this relaxed…

Thomas: Prolly ages…same could be said for me…

Shun Gon: Well, I'm feeling quite comfortable…very comfortable…

[The shot lingers on all three cats respectively before it transitions to outside of the room where behind the curtains they can be shown leaning onto one another before gradually going to the floor where a distinct purring can be heard]

The End