Demons
[We open the scene surrounded in total darkness, before a leaking sound can be heard, as we are given a faint source of light through a cave, an ominous red glow present throughout as we are then greeted by another noise; bubbling as if from a large pot]
[A low string tune plays as the shot pans down to a lair within the cave, strange crimson creatures hanging around the rocks and rubble as several are shown flying about before we pan over to the subject of the noise; a large cloaked figure is hovering over the cauldron before we cut to a violet hand spreading a green substance into the scarlet liquid]
[The cauldron produces a massive cloud of smoke as a pair of glowing eyes can be seen behind it. Cut to the figure's face; revealing it to be Dark Kat, his signature expression of malicious delight present as ever]
Dark Kat: Hmmhmmhmm, it comes once again, my favorite time of the year, where malice roams free, celebrated by blissful ignorance…even so, I find most of it to be…underwhelming…
[Two of the Creeplings come alongside their master to survey his work]
Dark: I believe it's time to call an old friend from the other side…
[Dark Kat puts more of the residue into the boiling cauldron and then begins to recite a spell in tongues…smoke from the cauldron begins to build up before a visual can be made out through it…Dark Kat narrows his eyes as a scarlet cat demon appears through the smoke]
Red: Well, it's about time you gave me a notice! I take it you're on a call for business…
Dark Kat: You would be right to assume, I'm planning a little surprise for the populace, and I was wondering if you had something…sinister on hand to offer…
Red: Hmmmm…lucky for you, I just so happen to have a few…friends who may be able to assist. I would like to refer you to…The Vees.
[Three additional clouds of smoke form above the cauldron as each of them contains a demon of focus; one has a TV screen for a head with a small top hat and black suit, one has a large pink robe with a larger top hat, and one has puffy red and white pigtails and a skirt to match]
Red: Vox; ruthless head of technology, Valentino; sadistic head of the underground industry, Velvette; manipulative head of fashion…
Dark Kat: Ah…I like what I'm hearing, and I take it these are the best of the best?
Red: They're called the Vees for a reason; Vile, Vindictive, Venomous…
Dark Kat: Well, they're in my good books already, hmmhmmhmm, when shall I expect them?
Red: I'll commission them as soon as possible. After all, this night is still young, plenty of time to wreak havoc.
Dark Kat: You always did know what I wanted to hear.
Red: I am connected to the devil, so it's to be expected.
Dark Kat: A pleasure doing business with you, Scarlet…
Red: The feeling is mutual, Doom and Gloom…
[The smoke dissipates as Dark Kat pats one of his creeplings on the head]
Dark Kat: Now, now, my pets, we're not done quite yet, there are some old…acquaintances I must contact as well. Even with our…rugged past, I'm sure they'll see sense…
[Dark Kat reaches over to the table of potions nearby and picks up some blood red power from a bottle…as he spreads it into the cauldron, we transition to the underworld where Red is sat on a large array of bones, slouched on his back like a traditional feline]
[That is until the pairs of shoes and boots echo around the chamber, causing him to open his eyes as the Vees step into the room]
Velvette: You mind explaining what you called all of us for? I've got deadlines to meet!
Valentino: Speak for yourself, I was in the middle of a spicy film roll when one of my goddamn assistants called me away, this had better be worth it.
Red: My dear overlords, I've got good news for you.
Vox: Good news in that you finally took you-know-who's head and skewered it on a mantle?
Red: No, I've been contracted by an associate and they'd appreciate your assistance this evening.
Vox: What's the catch?
Red: Depends on how well you can go ham on terrorizing the population.
Velvette: …That's it? We're glorified hayride performers? Gimme a break.
Valentino: Really, as if I needed to waste my time with this stupid crap.
Red: Oh, so you don't think you can give anyone a heart attack? My, my, someone must be going soft.
Velvette: Hey! I never said I couldn't scare the shit out of someone! I want something in return for this nonsense.
Red: Let's put it this way; you do the assignment as instructed, and I'll make sure to give out some…ideal compensation for you all…
Vox: Soooooo, more of my own punching bags to bend to my every whim? Hmmm…hmmhmm, wouldn't mind more of those…
Valentino: And what about me? You think you can do something about my…less than affable fuck boys, some in particular?
Velvette: And my pathetic models?
Red: Whatever you wish, it shall be delivered…
[Valentino takes a whiff from his fancy pipe before blowing out a smoky heart, a sly grin spread across his face]
Valentino: When you put it like that…I suppose I can spare a bit of time, hmmhmmhmm.
Velvette: [shrugs] If it means upstaging fellow fashion 'stars', chip me in on that.
Red: Very good, now, off to your assignments, and remember; exceptional results…
Vox: Oh, don't you worry your pretty little head, hahaha, they'll be scared shitless…
[An instrumental begins to play in the background as Red stands over the Vees; "It Feels So Good to be Bad"]
Red: Now I know you've been malicious, spiteful, and a trifle vicious
It's no secret that you've cheated and you've lied
[The Vees all glance at each other with pride]
And you've done some double-dealing
Scheming, swindling, and stealing
[Scheming is shown with Velvette posting suspicious social media posts, swindling is shown with Vox launching a new techno scam, and stealing is shown with Valentino's contracts stealing away his clients' freedom]
No amateurs, even when you've died
Vox: Well, being an overlord, it comes with the title
Red: Ah, so I've heard, very soon your efforts shall be rewarded
You've all risen through the ranks
Much tougher than tanks
[The Vees are shown to bypass many of the overlords from times past]
True beacons of the darker side
They'll discover true fear they never knew before
Dished out by those truly rotten to the core
[Several bystanders are shown being shocked out of their wits by the Vees as their souls leave their bodies, before falling down to the depths of Hell. The Vees then pick up the tune themselves]
Vox, Valentino, and Velvette: It feels so good to be bad
Vox: So delicious to be a despicable cad
Valentino: It's just so thrilling, and so full-filling
Velvette: To give somebody the worst time they've ever had
Red: It feels so good to be bad
[Vox is shown sitting atop a chair with pride before clutching his fist]
Vox: Those fools don't know it, but they're in our power
[Valentino is shown lounging on a fainting couch]
Valentino: They're going to keel over to hell
[Velvette is shown leaning against a tall clock tower with the handles pointed to twelve o'clock]
Velvette: I promise you by the midnight hour
[Souls are shown falling down to the depths of the underworld with cries of anguish]
Red: You'll hear that agonizing yell
Valentino: Oooooh, how those screams send chills down my spine…
[Valentino sighs and arches his back seductively]
Red: I know you'll send them screaming
While I stand back beaming
[Red watches from a visual orb at the imitations of people turning white as ghosts before their souls pass on to the afterlife]
They'll turn pale!
And fall down to me
It's merely a fascination
When they reach their destination
I'm not naming names, but I'd fancy that particular doggie
[A visual of Charlie Barkin appears through the orb as Red eyes it possessively]
Velvette: Oh, you mean the gambler? Psh, he's probably used to dying.
Red: Once, shame on me, twice, shame on him, thrice, got his leash on tight!
Valentino: I like the way you think. [winks]
Red: What can I say...I'm the ringmaster.
[Red pulls out a collection of leashes with chains over several demons' necks before it cuts to Vox showing off his stereo sound and 1080p video quality]
Vox: I'm a master of deception, with stunning reception
Velvette: I can wring a bloke with no effort at all
[Velvette ties a ribbon around a mannequin so tightly that it breaks into foam before cutting to Valentino holding a contract over a silhouette and then pulling out a collar]
Valentino: And when you sign away your soul to me
You'll find that I don't believe in mercy
[The song pauses, but continues on in instrumental form as the Vees prepare to make their departure]
Vox: I'd like to see Alastor best this, hahaha, suck it, you Bambi BITCH!
Valentino: Hmmhmmhmm, just the thought of wrapping my chains around those virgins…aaaaah, how can I refuse?
Velvette: By the time I'm done with 'em, my name'll be plastered on their socials, they'll know not to fuck with me!
[The Vees make their way out of the chamber as Red lays back down on his throne…that is until another voice catches his attention]
?: Well, isn't that a typical sight?
[Red opens his eyes before we cut to another cloaked figure, panning up to reveal a gray wolf with blood red eyes]
Red: Aaaaah, finally decided to pay me a visit, Lobo? Still going after multiple feline lives?
Death: You're lucky you're not even mortal…then again, I could subject you to an eternity of torture if I wanted to.
Red: Torture is my game, dear Death, hmmhmmhmm, besides, you don't want to miss the entertainment above.
Death: Is that so…well…perhaps I can let you off the hook this time around…I will find out about you making me work overtime.
Red: Whatever you say…all I know is this is gonna be fun…for me anyways, hahahaaaaa…
[The instrumental kicks up once more as Red finishes off the song, throwing up smoke visuals of all the classic and modern villains of animation above him while proudly walking in between rows of flames]
It feels so good to be bad! So delightful to be a deplorable cad!
It's so appealing, to have the feeling that what you're doing
Gets trouble brewing, and drives everybody mad!
[Death merely watches with bemusement as Red goes down to his level]
You've got my guarantee...it's so good to be baaaaaaaad!
Hahaha, so exciting!
Death: How…bemusing.
Red: So good to be bad!
[The final bit of the orchestra climaxes as the flames rise above the duo]
BAHAH!
[The screen cuts to black…before transitioning to a juxtaposition with a Proteus rendition of the FNAF theme playing over the autumn setting of Anima as several patrons are shown looking around a pumpkin patch. Toby passes by the farm with Henrietta in tow]
[Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo are shown picking up pumpkins of various sizes before showing them off to their sisters or caretakers; Applejack, Rarity, and Rainbow Dash, along with the other members of the Mane Six; Twilight, Pinkie, and Fluttershy with Spike accompanying them]
[The Woodland kids have also taken a gander at the various pumpkins, trying to see which one is the biggest they can take with them. Franklin peers through a couple pumpkins, Bear tries to pick up one, but finds it difficult to keep balance, having to set it back down on the ground. Beaver, Goose, Fox, Rabbit with Otter trailing behind with Snail on her shoulder and Squirrel behind her are trying to shift a large pumpkin across the field while the Berenstain Family passes them with a wagon of smaller pumpkins and off to the right; Hercules and Tarzan are lifting up pumpkins with Megara and Jane trailing behind]
[Cut to Hector, Wordsworth, and Mungo trying to shift a MASSIVE pumpkin on their own while Riff-Raff guides on with his cane, much to the surprise of the other patrons]
Riff-Raff: Just a little more fellas, then we'll pop it in the backseat.
Hector: Easy for you to say, we're the ones doin' all the labor.
Wordsworth: Man, this pumpkin's large, what I wouldn't give to be in charge.
Mungo: Duuuuuuh…I think my fingers are slipping…
Hector: Don't you dare, you're supposed ta' be the muscle!
Mungo: But it's heavy…oooooops!
[Mungo's fingers slip under the pumpkin, leaving the majority of the weight on Hector and Wordsworth. The two skinnier cats stand no chance as they instantly bail to the ground, but the pumpkin continues to roll forward, causing Riff-Raff to turn around]
Riff: YIPE!
[Riff jumps up, but his legs end up back down right on the rolling pumpkin, causing him to run in the opposite direction to keep his balance]
Riff: Hey! Someone stop this thing!
[As if on cue, Riff-Raff suddenly falls on his back as the pumpkin comes to an abrupt halt. Shaking his head, he looks up to see his savior…]
Leroy: I can't go anywhere without you guys causing some kind of mess.
Riff: …Well, at least ya' proved useful for something.
Leroy: Ya' know, from this angle, I could very well step on your stomach.
Riff: Try it and I'll bust ya' leg.
[Leroy's unamused scowl morphs into a smirk]
Leroy: You're cute when you try to be threatening.
[Riff's face flushes as Hector, Wordsworth, and Mungo slide up anime-style]
Hector, Wordsworth, Mungo: Oooooooooh…
Riff: Shut up, ya' bums…
[Cleo, who has been looking for her own pumpkin, shakes her head at the display]
Cleo: These guys really do share the intelligence among them…
[Transition to Willow Station as the Miniature Engines have had their yard decked out in Halloween decor; pumpkins are lined up across the platform, the walls have been decked out with banners of spiders and skeletons, and even the coaches have been given a spooky upgrade as Bert backs down on them]
Bert: All aboard for the Skellington Express!
[Mike, working nearby on the ballast chute, rolls his eyes]
Mike: I still say it's a corny name for a train.
[Rex passes by the chute with a cheeky grin]
Rex: Everything is corny to you, Mike, hahaha.
Mike: [sighs] Suppose it is harmless fun…
[Mike pushes the ballast trucks into place on the chute and the ballast is loaded onto Duck's hoppers]
[The dust from the ballast takes us to a transition to an apartment building as the Sanderson Sisters walk past it on the ground level. The silhouette of a figure is shown fiddling with their costume. Pan-out to reveal Tramp posing in front of a mirror, having donned the look of Glinda the Good Witch]
Tramp: Aaaaah…I knew I could pull off pink…might make the real one a bit jealous with this look, hmmhmmhmm? Ooooooh, Elphabaaaaa~
[Cut to the door where a voice can be heard around the corner]
?: I dunno how I let you talk me into this.
Tramp: C'mon, I need my other half to complete the setup.
[Buster steps into the room, looking like the Witched Witch of the West, even down to his face being green]
Buster: It's hardly flattering on me.
Tramp: Personally, I think you fit it like a charm. All you need is a broomstick to whisk away into the sky.
Buster: I don't suppose you know of anyone who can supply bubbles to hold you?
Tramp: Touche, but still, don't we look fetching?
Buster: That pink sure does bring you your eyes.
[Tramp playfully nudges Buster on the side]
Tramp: Oh, stop. By the way, Scaaaaamp! You finished with your costume?
Scamp: [V.O.] Just about ready!
[Scamp enters the room with his costume being that of a Munchkin. If you couldn't tell Wicked and Oz were the inspirations, there you go]
Scamp: I wonder what Patch is gonna go as.
Buster: If he's Dorothy, then people are gonna start getting confused.
Tramp: Hmmhmmhmm, well, let's not waste any time, we've got a party to attend.
Buster: I'm winning that prize with all this makeup, just watch me.
Tramp: No doubt about it…my little wicked witch.
Buster: Hey, I'm taller than you.
Tramp: Teacher, student, remember?
Buster: In that case, I'll educate you on a little something when we get back.
Tramp: Hmmmmmm, I wonder what that could involve.
Buster: You'll just have to wait and see. [winks]
[Transition to several of the Megakat villains gathered around a tall orange tree; Dr. Viper is sat on a rock while Mac and Molly Mange are sharpening their metallic claws]
Dr. Viper: Hmmmmm…never thought I'd be working with your metallic assssses again.
Mac: And you're lucky that smart mouth a' yours is useful beyond talkin' shit.
Molly: Whateva' that Dark Kat's got planned betta' be good, I ain't forgot the colla' incident.
[As if on cue, the demonic feline appears before the trio in a cloud of smoke, the creeplings flying all around to make his presence known]
Dark Kat: Well, well, well, so you all decided to show…things are already off to a better start than last time.
Dr. Viper: I'm warning you, the last time you made an alliancccce blew up in our facesssss. You'd better not make me regret working with you again.
Dark Kat: Ah, my dear doctor. Still as irritable as a snake can be. Rest assured, I promised tonight would be ours for the taking.
Mac: So what, we're gonna wreck this dump down to da' ground? Sounds like a Friday night fa' me and Mol.
Dark Kat: This time, we've got a little…assistance from the other side.
Molly: Ya' made a deal with some a' ya' little demon friends…okay, I'm listenin', but how good are these creeps?
Dark Kat: They're said to be among the worst of Hell's overlords, point blank; they're the Vees.
Dr. Viper: Hold on, I've heard of them…hmmhmmhmm, truly venomousssssss creatures they are.
Mac: Huh, maybe ya' got more ta' offer than we thought. I can't wait to reign hell on this little hoedown town.
Molly: Dat might just be the smartest thing you've eva' said, Mac.
Mac: Though question to ya'; do we really need the rejects joinin' us? Those bozos cramp our style.
Molly: Whadda ya' call dat one; Hard Drive or whateva'? Sounds like some computa' geek.
Mac: Heh, get a load a' this one; calls himself Rex Shard cuz of his obsession with crystals. Makes me wonda' how much he took durin' his life.
[The Metallikats exchange a rare moment of genuine laughter with each other, even if it's at someone else's expense]
Dark Kat: I owe at least one of them for their services to me…as much as I'd hate to admit it.
[Right after Dark Kat says this, a surge of electricity sparks up to the group's right, revealing a light brown feline in a green "Surge Coat"]
Hard Drive: No need to fret, the man of the hour has arrrrived.
Mac: …What the actual hell is that outfit?
Molly: No wonda' I never heard a' dis mook.
Hard Drive: I wouldn't be sassing since I could very easily fry your circuits.
Molly: You lay a finger on me and I'll cut ya' damn hand off.
Dr. Viper: And what do you have here? The prisoner junkie?
[Cut to a silhouette of a large kat approaching before it's revealed to be a tall, muscular feline, presumably with Persian traits on his appearance]
Rex Shard: So you're the circle of doom or whatever. Not surprising most of you are lacking in size.
Mac: Hey, bud, you wanna come ova' here and say that? Cuz one flick a' dis wrist and I could blow ya' guts out.
Rex: You wanna try somethin', tin can?
Molly: Make that double, unless ya' value your life.
Dark Kat: If I could have some semblance of order among us? For this to work, we'll need to keep the bickering to a minimum.
Dr. Viper: So long as you keep your end of the bargain, I won't make a sssssound…
Dark Kat: Good to see we're on the same page…
[At that moment, a cloud of pink smoke appears several yards away before dissipating in the form of a heart shape, revealing the Vees with Valentino in the middle smoking his fancy pipe. Velvette narrows her eyes at the kats]
Velvette: So this is the welcome wagon…[scoffs]...you all reek of the 90s.
Molly: Yeah, and you reek a' edge with those colors.
Vox: I prefer to think I wear it in style, haha, by the way, robots? Gives me ideas…
Mac: Watch it, bub.
Valentino: Hmmmm…not the most impressive display, then again, perhaps there's some…potential.
Rex: …Why is that moth lookin' twit gazing at me like a steak?
Dark Kat: So you decided to join us then, I'm hoping you're as good as marketed.
Vox: Trust me, my good man, I know a thing or two about making people crack.
Hard Drive: So, you're a techie as well…if it wasn't obvious by the television head.
Vox: Bruh, I'm the head of a commercial enterprise, I think 'techie' is putting it lightly.
Valentino: Now, which of you to partner with…how about you, mi cristal grueso?~
Rex: …You lookin' at me?
Valentino: Why else would I be addressing you, smartass?
Rex: You'd better not try anything funny with that…touchy-feely vibe I'm gettin' from you.
Valentino: Oh, don't worry. I'll keep my distance…[under his breath]...for now.
Velvette: Alright, Robo Duo, you're with me, I expect some prime stuff outta you.
Mac: Please, we ran the streets back where we came from till we tried to lock us up.
Molly: Besides, I wanna make sure ya' not just some dollface tryna' act tough.
Velvette: I'm a demon, I'd say that spells it out…but we'll see what happens, won't we?
Dark Kat: Divide into your teams and we'll meet back here around midnight. And remember; make sure to terrify.
[Cut to a shot of a windmill with its vanes turning in the wind before panning down to a familiar brown farmhouse with a vintage green truck parked outside. We are then shown the interior as Muriel and Eustace are sat by the television watching a film, Courage sat contentedly on the old woman's lap]
[The screen suddenly statics from the film before showing Vox in what appears to be a newsroom with a few papers in front of him]
Vox: We interrupt this program to bring you a different sort of entertainment this evening.
Eustace: Hey, I was watchin' that! Lousy impromptu news broadcasts…
Muriel: Maybe it's something important, like an emergency.
[Courage whines as he senses something off about the televised overlord on-screen]
Vox: Just back, relax…and enjoy the show…
[The screen suddenly goes into an epilepsy session, causing Muriel and Eustace to cry out as they try to shield their eyes]
Muriel: OH!
Eustace: Doooooh!
[Courage's eyes end up going kooky as he tries to regain his bearings through the flashing before an ominous red glow occupies the screen. Courage, using what little senses he has, tries to go towards the television to either change the channel or shut off the device when an ear-piercing buzzy shriek emits from the television, Vox's twisted face occupying the frame]
Courage: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!
[Courage launches back right into the wall before flopping onto the floor, a sinister laughter radiating through the room before the screen suddenly cuts back to the film that was being playing before]
[Eustace and Muriel poke their heads out from their respective chairs to see if anything else will happen…nothing occurs. Eustace scowls in annoyance]
Eustace: Gaaaaaaaah, dang kids messin' with my antenna.
Muriel: Oh my, Courage, are you alright?
[Courage awkwardly looks up from his current position]
Courage: Ahahaheeeeeh…
[Suddenly, Courage's ears catch the sound of something prodding the window…cautiously, he stands up to see what it could be…there's no trees for branches to scrap against the glass…the answer comes in the form of an electrical surge taking on the appearance of a feline with yellow eyes, hissing with its teeth bared]
[Courage gives a dramatic gasp before his eyes roll back and he falls to the floor. Cut to outside of the house as Hard Drive turns to face Vox]
Hard Drive: That was almost too easy, this house has a reputation after all.
Vox: They really should consider changing that dog's name, 'Courage', my ass, hahaha!
[As Vox and Hard Drive take a shortcut through being an electrical surge to another location, Courage peers out the window once more before turning to the camera]
Courage: Sometimes I wonder if Nowhere was really all that bad…actually, I take it back, it was.
[The scene transitions to Applejack, Rarity, Blitz, and Exile conversing with each other outside of Napier Park; their respective costumes being of a Roman Warrior, while still donning her signature boots, Scary Godmother, a vampire, and a werewolf while Arnold, Gerald, Helga, and Phoebe pass by, in the background Vortex can be seen leaned against a tree]
Rarity: I must say, darlings, you really outdid yourselves with those costumes.
Blitz: Coming from the fashion queen herself, I'll take dat as a compliment. Mind you, I thought you'd go out in something…fancy.
Rarity: Well, being an artist, it's never a bad idea to change things up a little. Besides, I'd say this outfits fits me like a glove.
Applejack: I'll say, ya' manage ta' look witchy and pretty at the same time. Then again, you always know how ta' make it work.
Rarity: Hmmhmm, why thank you, darling. By the way, Exile, the werewolf getup?
Exile: It was inspired by old Russian folklore, the Wilkołak to be specific.
Applejack: Huh, and here I thought ya'll were referencing a particular event.
Blitz: Which…one…?
Rarity: You know, the thing…?
[Blitz blushes, but tries to compose himself]
Blitz: AHEM, if I have to be surprise attacked by a werewolf in the shower, I would prefer if it was him.
Exile: Even if I did go feral, I would try to be gentle with you. After all, you have been put through wringer enough, haven't you?
Blitz: Uh…ja, of course…
Rarity: Hmm, you two really are darling together.
Exile: Well, someone needs to be light in his life, guess that's my responsibility.
Blitz: Aren't you modest?
Exile: Nemnogo ironichno s tvoyey storony, shchenok. (A bit ironic coming from you, little pup)
Blitz: Bescheidenheit wird sowieso nur ein bisschen überbewertet, blaue Brötchen. (Modesty is a bit overrated anyway, blue buns)
[The duos go their separate ways after exchanging their departures. Cut to Applejack and Rarity as they walk down the street, only for the lampposts above to continuously flicker on and off]
Applejack: Yeesh, someone needs to fix these here lights.
Rarity: It's getting a bit hard to see…hold on, what's that?
[Applejack squints her eyes as there appears to be a figure standing at the end of the street. Before she can get a better look, the two ponies are suddenly startled by a laser show coming from both directions]
Rarity: Oh!
Applejack: What the?!
[Through the sudden smoke, a silhouette can be seen approaching through it. As the two equines try to get their bearings, Velvette steps in front them with a pompous bravado]
Velvette: Well, do my eyes deceive me? They do exist.
Rarity: Um…pardon?
Velvette: You know, technicolor horses that somehow look less plastic-y than usual.
Applejack: [scowls] Missy, I dunno what yer game is, but-
Velvette: Ya' know, I'm surprised a 'fashion icon' would stoop as low as this…wearin' rags even a hobo wouldn't put on.
Rarity: Excuse me? I'll have you know this costume is a tribute!
Velvette: Oh, but of course, a tribute…to your career burning down in flames. Hers as well, you do not fit the Roman asethetic at all.
Applejack: Hey, I wouldn't be talkin' with that getup, like some sorta ragdoll.
Velvette: Trust me, I'm not stuffed, I'm all bone.
[From the backside of Velvette, she opens her coat wide while Rarity and Applejack's pupils shrink before cutting to a front shot of Velvette where we can see her exposed skeleton beneath her neck. Rarity and Applejack let out screams and try to back away, only to be flanked by two people behind them. The equines cautiously look back to see a pair of golden furred felines decked out in navy blue trench coats and fedoras, a key feature being their glowing red eyes]
Mac: Well, well, well, if it ain't two little ponies.
Molly: Pretty scared lookin' at that.
Rarity: U-Uh…and…you are…?
Mac: Oh, pardon our manners, perhaps we should introduce ourselves. Properly…
[Mac reaches under his 'face' to pull it off, Molly does the same, revealing two metallic heads with razor sharp fangs]
Applejack: …Think we should make an exit, sugarcube?
Rarity: I would appreciate that…
[The two mares take off in a rush with Rarity audibly whimpering next to a shell-shocked Applejack]
Mac: …Huh, what a bunch a' pussies.
Molly: Hey, Vel, how'd ya' do the thing with the coat?
Velvette: Oh, this here? It's my latest model, I call it 'The Revelation'. Anytime you feel like exposing a bit of bone, just do this.
[Velvette closes her eyes and opens her coat, revealing a normal body, closes it up, opens it again to reveal a skeleton, before closing it up once more and opening it again to reveal a normal body]
Molly: …How do ya' manage that?
Velvette: It's called being a sublime artist, darling, I've got access to all that stuff.
[Cut to Blitz and Exile making their way down another street before the air begins to fill with the scent of fumes]
Exile: [sniffs] Eck…smells like rich cigars…
Blitz: CUH! It's…quite pungent at that…
[Suddenly, a sultry laugh echoes throughout the lane as pink mist begins to cloud the screen]
Exile: What the…?
[Out from the fog, Valentino makes his entrance as his wings spread out the mist, approaching the canines with a flicker of greedy delight in his eyes]
Valentino: What do we have here? A vampire and a werewolf? Not exactly original, but…I can make it work. Especially with your…appearances, hmmhmmhmm…
[The moth demon studies the Rovers from top to bottom, but his focus seems to be particularly on Blitz as a devious smirk crosses his face. The Doberman can't help but sense it as well]
Blitz: I…don't like the way that guy is looking at me…
Exile: If he tries anything funny, I'll make sure to-
Valentino: Oh, what is there to be nervous about? After all, I always wanted a dog…this one looks exceptional…
[Valentino's sharp teeth do little to make Blitz feel less tense as the demon takes a whiff of his pipe before blowing out a smokey heart]
Valentino: Maybe you want to come back with me…
[Valentino points the bottom of his pipe under Blitz's chin while Exile looks as if he might be ready to sink his teeth into the demon's arm]
Valentino: I know you can't resist the temptation…
Blitz: I…[violently shakes his head]...NEIN! Keep that away from me!
[Valentino's expression doesn't change from this visceral reaction, instead he causally takes another whiff of his pipe before chortling]
Valentino: You might not want to act so hasty around me. I can get rather…blunt when I want to be…
[From the perspective of the canines, the moth demon appears to grow in size, as do his teeth with a red substance dripping down them, his eyes glowing crimson]
Blitz: Eh! I can't move!
Exile: What the-?!
[Exile looks down to see his and Blitz's legs being encased in some kind of crystal up their ankles]
Blitz: How the hell?!
Exile: Son of a-!
[Exile's eyes glow white as he aims for Valentino, but as soon as he tries to shoot, the moth effortlessly swoops out of his line of fire]
Valentino: Ah-ah-ah, no need to be hostile, I'm just getting started.
[The moth demon swoops just above the canines as the scent from his pipe infiltrates their nose, this time with a more intoxicating effect as they find it harder to resist…until they start choking on it]
[In a moment of hesitation, Blitz unsheathes his claws and lashes down at the crystals, shearing through them before doing the same to Exile's bondage]
Blitz: I know this will sound weak, but we shouldn't take our chances with this…thing.
[Exile looks at Blitz, then back at Valentino…then back at Blitz]
Exile: …You know what, I'll concede, let's get out of here.
[The Doberman and the husky make a break for it, albeit occasionally slipping on the crystal patches left on the ground before dashing off into the night. Cut to Valentino as he descends back down to the surface, giving a content sigh]
Valentino: Not bad, Crystal Meth, for a backup act anyways.
[Rex reveals himself from the shadows, his body partially crystallized]
Rex: Shoulda let me turn 'em into full crystals.
Valentino: Now, now, what's the joy in having a fragile model? I like mine with more…texture if you will.
Rex: Hmmmm…well, I'll gave ya' this, it's better than spending my nine lives in that stupid detention center.
Valentino: In that case, maybe there's some hidden potential for you…if you're willing…
Rex: What do you mean, shades?
Valentino: If you'll take my offer, I'm sure we can work out a deal, hmmhmmhmm…
[The scene pans up from the duo]
[Pan down to the Salvage Yard as Kiara, Kovu, and Vitani are shown walking through it, the former looking more on edge compared to the other two]
Kiara: You sure it was a good idea to come here…this place kinda gives me the chills.
Vitani: That's the idea, princess. Ironworks are always a gold mine to scare people with junk. Like…this!
[Vitani reaches into a pile of twisted metal and yanks out a piece of what looks like jagged teeth]
Kovu: Hehehe, you think that's scary…how about trying this on for size?
[Kovu reaches into another piece and pulls out a long metal pipe with the tip speared off, appearing rather lethal if handled like a weapon]
Kiara: Ah, haaaaaaaa, charming…
[An ominous note plays in the background as a slinky tail makes its way behind the felines several yards away, a rattling hiss accompanying it]
[Kiara looks around the facility, chimneys billow out smoke, steel vats are filled with slag, piles of twisted scrap are laid around the yard, and the metallic ambiance creates an unsettling atmosphere. The lioness tries to keep a brave face in front of Kovu and Vitani, thinking of a way to humor them]
Kovu: What's up, Kiara? I thought you liked adventuring.
Kiara: Of course I do, just…this wasn't exactly how I thought about it.
Vitani: Awwww, does princess need a couple of guards to protect her?
Kiara: Very funny…in fact, I'll play your game, bet I can find something really scary in these piles.
Kovu: Alright, show us what you're made of.
[Kiara goes about the piles of metal, looking for anything remotely frightening as the POV is shown several yards away from her…it slowly starts to pan in closer to the lioness with an occasional hiss…as the camera stops, Kiara is just about to give up her search when a loud metallic clang can be heard falling down the pile]
Kiara: Oh!
[The object falls just short of the lioness' feet as she regains her sense…Kiara slowly picks up the item in question, appearing to be some kind of…head, made of metal, but covered in rust and crusty 'teeth' coated over its mouth]
Kiara: Ewww, what the heck is this thing…whatever it is…might actually scare those two…
[A coy grin appears on Kiara's face as she goes over to sneak behind the other two lions, unbeknownst to the presence following her]
[Kovu and Vitani are depicted showing off their respective trinkets; Vitani having found a glove that looks oddly similar to one worn by Freddy Krueger while Kovu has found a scratched up hockey mask]
Kovu: Huh, it's amazing what kind of junk you can find lying around these parts.
Vitani: You'd think they'd wanna keep some of this merchandise…ah well, finders keepers for me.
[The perspective changes behind the duo as the camera slowly zooms in on them…the camera then cuts to the metallic head as it growls, catching their attention]
Kiara: BLAAH!
Kovu: …Okay, that is kinda scary.
Kiara: Told you I was up for it.
Vitani: Where'd you find that thing anyway?
Kiara: It actually fell before me…you know, this kinda reminds me of those bandmates at Freddy's…
Kovu: Huh, you're not wrong, I can see the resemblance…
[Suddenly, the chimney nearby hisses out a large cloud of smoke, the slag vats dump sizzling magma, and an old crane nosily creaks to life, causing the felines to avert their attention to the chaos]
Kiara: Uh…what's going on?
Kovu: Kiara…don't look behind you, but…
Kiara: Why…?
[Kiara slowly cranes her neck back at 90 degrees…and immediately gapes as two figures can be seen standing atop a pile of scrap, Dark Kat to the left, Dr. Viper to the right. The latter has one of his paws strapped with full needles Krueger-style while the former narrows his eyes down at the lions…the music rises as he raises his arm and the Creeplings descend upon the salvage yard]
Vitani: Yeaaaah, that's not good…
[Viper clenches his fist and liquid pours out of the needles, dissolving into the metal it lands on]
Kiara: Acid!
Dr. Viper: That's not all, my dear…
[The piles of metal begin to shake as bits of scrap topple down]
Dark Kat: Let's see if you can make it out alive…
[Piles of scrap continue to rock and tumble about the yard. Kiara, Kovu, and Vitani take this as their cue to leave as they rush down the way they came, only just making it to the gates before they're crushed by large pieces of metal]
[Then, as if by magic, the chaos ceases and the yard grows quiet, with only the mess left behind at the scene…nearby, Diesel 10 had been collecting scrap metal from the ground and scooping into waiting trucks. He overhears the commotion and merely rolls his eyes with a sly grin]
[Cut to Tramp, Buster, and Scamp now walking alongside Thunderbolt, Lil' Lightning, and Patch, with the latter three wearing costumes that bare resemblance to certain Marvel or DC superheroes. They pass by Wile and Road Runner wearing each other's getups. As they pass by Basil, Ratigan, and Betty Boop going in the opposite direction, they spot a group having gathered, talking loudly about the strange occurrences]
Thunderbolt: What's up with you guys, ya' look like you've seen a ghost.
[Rarity and Applejack give the German Shepherd a look of "are you f*king serious?"]
Blitz: We saw…well, whatever it was, it was like some…weird demon, like a moth.
Kiara: We saw several back at the salvage yard, they were hovering all over the place.
Rarity: That's not even mentioning…the skeletons, the face masks, ehhhhhh…
Lightning: Huh…sounds like someone was either pulling a real good prank or…something else.
Thunderbolt: Were they familiar or not?
Applejack: Not ta' ma' knowledge, don't recall seein' them before.
Thunderbolt: Well…guess that just leaves more of a mystery…
[Thunderbolt looks from side to side]
Patch: What are you looking at?
Thunderbolt: Trying to see if they're gonna pop outta the woodworks just by me saying that.
Lightning: Hey, it'd give them an actual mystery to solve for a change.
Patch: Oh…oooooooh, right!
[Patch and Scamp chuckle with each other]
Scamp: You know what they say, Scooby-Dooby-Doo, where are you?
Tramp: Probably lost in a sack of candy as we speak.
Buster: Two sacks more like…still, demons, eh?
Tramp: Yeah, strange…very strange…
[Whatever comical atmosphere there was dissipates as the group falls into silence]
Kiara: …Actually, some of them did look familiar…I think it was those Megakat threats that we encountered.
Rarity: It was the same with us.
Exile: We might have seen similar, though it appears they had assistance.
Tramp: I guess put them and demons together, you got a recipe for trouble…crafty, I'll admit.
Kovu: Yeah, well, there's a difference between fun and endangerment.
Vitani: I'm pretty sure they get the two mixed up.
Buster: Huh…well played…
Lightning: But in regards to demons…who knows, maybe they literally came up from the dead just for the hell of it.
Thunderbolt: Ya' know, you're probably onto something there…
[We cut to a residence where Charlie, Itchy, Lance, and Manfred are sat in front of the television watching a film…when all of a sudden, Charlie gets a chill]
Charlie: Vrrrrr…
Itchy: You alright, Charlie?
Charlie: Yeah, just…got a bit of a chill…
Lance: Need a blanket?
Manfred: Maybe the film's too scary for Mr. Macho Man.
Lance: No need to be that harsh on him…that's my job, hmmhmm.
Itchy: Nah, I'm the one keeping him in order.
Charlie: Alright, pack it in ladies.
Manfred: So what is it then, Barkin?
Charlie: Just a bit cold is all.
Lance: Here…you can share with me…
[Lance hands over his share of the blanket to Charlie]
Charlie: …Hmmmmm, thanks.
[Itchy and Manfred give each other a knowing look]
[We cut to a shot of the Swat Kat villains and the Vees looking over the city with pride before it transitions to the underworld as Red and Death are watching it through the orb…the feline demon looks to his right and notices the 'viewer'...he gives a chuckle before snapping his fingers, breaking the lens]
[Cut to black]
Character Guide:
Dark Kat, Dr. Viper, Mac Mange, Molly Mange, Hard Drive, Rex Shard - SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron
Vox, Valentino, Velvette, Alastor - Hazbin Hotel
Blitz, Exile - Road Rovers
Courage, Muriel Bagge, Eustace Bagge - Courage the Cowardly Dog
Death / Lobo Muerte - Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)
Kiara, Kovu, Vitani - The Lion King (1994) / Simba's Pride (1998)
Patch, Thunderbolt, Lil' Lightning - 101 Dalmatians (1961) / Patch's London Adventure (2003)
Rarity, Applejack, Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Spike, Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo - My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
Red, Charlie Barkin, Itchy (Itchiford Dachshund), Lance, Manfred - All Dogs Go To Heaven (1989) / II (1996) / The Series
Riff-Raff, Cleo, Hector, Wordsworth, Mungo, Leroy - Heathcliff and the Catillac Cats
Tramp, Buster, Scamp - Lady and the Tramp (1955) / Scamp's Adventure (2001)
Rex, Mike, Bert, Toby, Duck, Henrietta, Diesel 10 - Thomas and Friends
Arnold Shortman, Gerald Johanssen, Helga Pataki, Phoebe Heyerdahl - Hey Arnold!
Basil of Baker's Street, Professor Padraic Ratigan - The Great Mouse Detective (1986)
Betty Boop - Betty Boop
Brother Bear, Sister Bear, Papa Bear, Mama Bear - The Berenstain Bears
Franklin, Bear, Beaver, Snail, Fox, Rabbit, Goose, Raccoon, Squirrel, Otter - Franklin
Hercules, Megara - Hercules (1997)
Tarzan, Jane Porter - Tarzan (1999)
Vortex - Helluva Boss
Winifred Sanderson, Mary Sanderson, Sarah Sanderson - Hocus Pocus (1993)
Wile E Coyote, Roadrunner - Looney Tunes
Bambi - Bambi (1942)
Dorothy Gale, Glinda, Elphaba Thropp (Wicked Witch of the West) - Wizard of Oz / Wicked
Scooby-Doo - Scooby-Doo