We lost, ALOT of folks in the entertainment industry this year. So, when i was talking to a friend and this came up in my head.

Enjoy :).

Candle Light Memories

Canton Ohio; September 12, 2024...

Mickey sighed sadly as the pet Simba's mane, the king of the Pride Rock giving low yet sad purrs.

Mickey Mouse: We were hit hard this year buddy, we were hit hard...

The two were silent for a while there till...Smooth soothing jazz music was heard catching their attention. They looked around before seeing a glow from the distant.

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Alto hummed with the radio as he slowly wrote a name on a glass candle holder in paint, before placing it next to the large pile he had accumulated. He reached over to grab another one when-

?: Alto?

Alto yelped as he turned to see Mickey and Simba looking over his shoulder.

Alto: Yeesh scared me there, gotta wait a few more weeks to do that you two.

Simba: S-Sorry but, what are you doing out here this evening?

Alto made a small smile as grabbed another glass candle holder.

Alto: Just making preparations for the first next month. Important day for us...-sighs sadly- Heard bout James big guy.

Simba slumped to his stomach as Alto gave him a scratch on his ear.

Simba: He live a really long life, had alot of good memories too. I mean, 93, that's a long life right there.

Mickey Mouse: He was perfect for voicing your late father Simba, no wonder the team wanted to grab him after seeing his work..especially with his iconic Darth Vader role.

Alto: You all seem to have been hit hard this year. Seen lot of great folks for you and anime's division go this year; Peter Renaday, Emi Shinohara, Brian Trueman, Akira Toriyama, Richa-

Alto stopped in place in worry, turning to Mickey. The mouse gave him a sad smile.

Mickey Mouse: Gosh, it's alright Alto. Richard lived a long life too just...hard to see another big piece of, basically my father gone.

Simba nuzzled the mouse as Mickey hugged him. The Saint Rusher looked in sorrow...then an idea popped in his head.

Alto: Hey, wanna help me?

Both: Really?

Alto: *warm smile* Yeah, good thing to reminisce on.

Simba: Well sure but, we have no idea what this day means to you guys?

Mickey: Yeah, kinda in the dark here.

Alto: Understandable...Welp, the first of October for us here on Earth, is actually a day were we remember all those who left the plain in the span of a year. We choose October due to, well it's a month about spirits so for us and this event it's perfect. We Rusherz are known to have deep respects form them and so every year, we get out the candles of those we lost and make new ones to join in the ranks. We place them at their resting place and at night, we grab lanterns as walk around Canton, as a way to thank them for their hard work and passion. Once we get back we sit around the fire and tell stories about them, reminiscing on the good times.

Mickey and Simba were warmly smiling at the description, Alto handing them a paint brush and two candle holders.

Alto: Know you both still got the world to see, and you have all the time in the world given all the toons bugged out with the current animation situation, so think of this as a taste.

Both: Thanks.

...Simba struggled holding the paintbrush to his mouth, Alto realizing that the normal wrist style, MIGHT NOT WORK FOR THE LION KING. Alto took another one out, this time it being a hook with the brush on the end, and giving it to Simba.

Alto: There we go. Now them.

With that Alto got back to work, with Mickey and Simba joining him.

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From the sky Goku was taking in his surroundings when he overheard the conversation. Going down, he saw the three at work with the candle holders. Seeing one, he picked one up looking it over. He smiled, before walking over and joining in as the others smiled.

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Sailor Jupiter was doing patrols when she saw the scene. Curious, she walked over seeing the line of candle holders with all the names of the recently departed.

Goku: *paints Akira's name on* Rusher holiday.

She looked up seeing Goku smiling, offering her a holder. She at first looked confused, but them it slowly sank in as she smiled.

Sailor Jupiter: *takes it* Thanks Goku.

She sat down grabbing a brush and going to work.

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?: You know i was surprised when I meet Brian.

All jumped seeing Count Duckula and Nanny, the count fiddling with a paint Brush.

Count Duckula: But oh boy could he do your voice Nanny.

Nanny: Very well, never a dull moment with that man.

They soon all smiled as they continued on.

Simba: Know the feeling, I remember how quick the directors were in choosing James "Power; Similar to that of a lion's role"..*laughs* And James said that during the production my father sounded more like a "dopey dad" instead of that of a "Grand King".

Mickey Mouse: I SWEAR THEY BETTER GET THIS LIVE ACTION PREQUEL RIGHT...I already mad about the whole Snow White remake, if they so dare mess this up and if they have the galls not adding a in memory at the end I WILL NOT HESITANT TO MAKE ANOTHER FLAMBE.

Alto: *chuckles* Oh boy not hesitant to show that bit huh Micks.

Mickey nodded as the others chuckled, sighing with smiles before they went quiet for a bit.

Sailor Jupiter:...Did you know Emi could sing?

All did a double take there...also Alto had to question did their group get bigger.

Madoka Kaname: EH! Shinohara Emi could sing?

Sailor Jupiter: Yep, reason she was in 'Perfect Blue'. She was a great singer for sure.

Sonic: Huh, learn something new every day.

Splinter: Indeed, *paints name on* I remember when Peter Renaday, or Pierre, came to meet me and my sons. Had a very good resume when he joined, not to mention he is very dedicated when doing his craft.

..Serious the group just became a crowd, a large crowd.

Derek Blunt: Oh yeah, when he did me for an episode he was PERFECT! Great singer as well.

Reepicheep: We seem to got a lot of voice actors with side singing positions.

Alto smiled...that was when his NFLComm beeped.

Alto: BRB everyone *gets up;answers with helmet* Hey there *walks away*.

Everyone was wondering what the call was as they watched on.

Alto: *talking to otherline*...Yeah, I got his name down as well. Did that when i heard the news...How is Beast doing?

All grew worried as the talk continued.

Alto: *talking to otherline* Yeah, understand, But he was ninety two too, live a long and good life...

Lexi Bunny: Did Beast lose someone recently too?

Spongebob Squarepants: *from mobile Fishbowl* Sounds like it.

Alto: *talking to otherline* Yeah, I'll keep mu eyes open for him...Thanks Pack, see ya later too *hangs up and walks back*.

Munkustrap: I do beleive Beast has also lost someone this year as well?

Alto: Recently actually, Joe Schmidt. *picks up brush;goes back to work* Was with the Lions all his career and then work in the automobile business in Detroit, so he was not far from Beast. We got hit hard too; Lost Larry Allen, Jimmy E. Johnson, Jim Otto, Joe D'Alessandris, Allen Aldridge, Charley Johnson; hardest one was...Khyree Anthony

Alto stopped in place, the other seeing the Saint Rusher staring off...looking shaken.

Alto:...Just, so much happened in the span of a month and*trails off*...

...The area was silent minus the radio playing and the fire crackling.

Mickey Mouse:..Is-Did they find anything about, w-what happened at the service?

Alto: Nothing from the police yet, sadly.

Captain American:...How is Thoren?

Alto took a shaky sigh, placing the brush down.

Alto: He's...recovering. I mean he still needs to take it easy..the others are still looking into what happened that night as well. Guess..we're all still shaken over what happened.

Simba went over nuzzling Alto, making him softly smile.

Simba: You know, I think I'll bring Beast over, think he would like the company.

With that the King of Pride rock ran off.

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Beast sighed as he looked up at the night sky, the waxing moon visible among the stars.

?: Need a friend?

Beast turned, seeing Simba walking over.

Beast: Simba, what are you-I though you were checking out other prides over seas?

Simba: *walks over* Well, want to be here for James Memorial. I-I heard you lost someone too.

Beast gave a sad smile, nodding.

Beast: Yeah, strange how two prides of Lions lost a important key figure this week. To be honest..I, was getting lonely. Thought taking a walk would help but, just made the loneliness-

Beast was surprised when Simba brought him on his back, smiling as he trotted back.

Beast:...Okay, rare time we're doing this but just an FYI this is weird to me.

Simba: Fun for me, but understand given the context.

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Alto has started back up again with everyone when he heard a roar.

Bugs Bunny: Lions back!

Oswald: And not alone.

Simba appeared as Beast lept off with a small smile, looking in awe at the sight.

Beast: *walks over* Dang Alto, wasn't expecting a crowd tonight.

Alto: Well it just became on over time. Other than updates I should be done early this year.

Beast smiled as he sat down with him...before a candle holder was place in front of him. He looked up to see Everyone giving warm smiles, knowing what they were doing. He smiled back as he took a brush and wrote down Joe's name, setting it with the now sea of Candle Holders.

Beast: It's nice to have good company during times like this.

Alto: Good to have great company to tell memories on.

Both smiled as they joined the rest of the heroes present with the writing, the smooth jazz music and fire the sound that filled the late summer air as a calmness hit the area.

ONLY PRECIOUS MEMORIES WERE TALKED ABOUT THERE.

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Sending Hugs to everyone :)