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It was October, the most special of all for their years cause this is where they would have the biggest Halloween of all time. In a sage green open hoodie with light tan skin, Carla witnessed decorations all around the neighbourhood she's in and everywhere she went, jumping over gaps of concrete as she had already has her costume planned and her other tasks now ready to be taken on by on the actual day.

However, as Carla was quickly collecting trinkets that had fallen on the ground, she noticed a strange paper butterfly fluttering about before landing on her nose bridge......... now falling off anticlimactically before the child picked it up to inspect the paper butterfly.

Upon eyeing the origami butterfly, Carla carefully unwrapped it upon noticing some words on some of the sides and smoothened it to uncover contrasting golden words against the sapphire foil that are written in a horrendous yet decent and understandable handwriting. It made Carla puzzled by some of the words written here but tried her efforts on understanding what was written and why was there a sentient origami butterfly flying towards her.

Dear Carla,
Apologies for the interruption of your daily activities. I have written this to inform you that I have invited you to Singapore to check out a cool stadium that is also a hotel. It is also a place to relax and that we can have not only delectable goods but also some diverse friends. It also requires your assistance so I very much hope you can be there and that it'll be by after tomorrow!
Sincerely, the messager.
P.S : There's also cool activities and you can create your favourites in here ;)

Strange......., Carla blinked at the note numerous times as she had so many questions: Who is this messager, how come they know her name, and WHY ARE THEY INVITING THEM TO SINGAPORE FOR HALLOWEEN?! Carla took a short deep breath as to calm her inner turmoil as she decides to inspect the note herself.

Carla listed off the people she knows off and crossed out a huge majority, leaving Felix and Ted as her suspects since they use alot of "fancy" words; which even then...... already has sprayed off loose. Felix obviously isn't the type to invite "commoners" in, and Carla had last seen Ted at a fancy bookstore accompanied by a bodyguard so it also couldn't be him.

Carla sighed but noticed that there was a golden arrow that had suddenly formed slowly as it points downwards before extending, flickering a bit as to tell Carla to open it. "Oh, and it has magic too? What is this?" Thought Carla with a grumble as she pulled it open, a ticket slipping out which revealed a special ship that leads from America to Singapore called the SR Sea Lion.

Finally, the last thing Carla has seen is that after she has taken the ticket was the origami now suddenly shifting into a shiny sapphire bracelet which made Carla........ internally infuriated by the amount of crazy things just happening.

Though....... Carla felt that she may get something out of the invite as she now rushes back home but mostly because of Lunch. After an intense venture back to her home, she gently kicked down the door before bursting in as she greets her family members as they all helped and sat in for said-lunch with their own plans on what to do.

While Carla was minding her business and scooping up a few bites, one of her brothers noticed the bracelet she wore and commented about it which then caused the whole family to lay their eyes on it.

Carla's brother :"Where the hell did you get that bracelet?"
Carla :"It's a gift....... from a friend......*sweats profusely*"
Carla's father :"¿Acaso no es una bendición? Judging by the colouration and true materials, that's sapphire. We can sell that for alot."
Carla's Mother :"Oh yesssss...... then we can live normally but really rich. I mean, all we have to do is survive this economy since we live in America."

Carla nods in unison with the rest of her family, only to notice her bracelet suddenly tightened and heavily constricted her arm causing her to tap on it roughly and urgent as it loosened its grip. By the time lunch is over, Carla went to her room to not only to layout her found trinkets but inspect the ticket alongside her own bracelet as to understand what is going on.

The ticket itself only invites Carla in, a minor yet heavily important problem as Carla knows she cannot go without them. That means she would have to sneak out by tomorrow and she knows how heavily problematic it is. Is she going to get her ass whooped for it? Yes. Is she still going to do it? Totally. With that, Carla drew a plan where she can safely sneak past upon having remembering her observations......... Not going to lie for a 5 year old, she's really experienced as I'm writing her.

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Early in the next morning where it's still night-time, Carla had brought her bag she has always carried to school since it's always light and full of empty storage as she carefully descended down the window and landed on a bush which the prickles were gladly shielded against by the cushioned boots she wore.

Carla rummaged through her bag on the small items before pulling out a device that is only used for tracking down certain areas, having stole that from the cabinet. As she tracked down the location of the area, having blown up random aggressive strangers and hitching rides illegally without anyone noticing, Carla saw a sign that reads many other locations but most importantly "SR Sealion Cruise port" which is located at the left.

With a new pathway to follow, Carla headed for the destination and after a few grueling hours, finally made it here. Taking in the salty sea breeze, Carla felt it was too early and decided to head to a nearby cafeteria and sat on the bench outside as to dine on some biscuits as she waits for the appropriate time.

Suddenly, she jumped as she heard one of the workers outside noticing her eating. Instead of a logical "WHERE THE HELL ARE YOUR PARENTS?!" response as Carla thought it be, the worker dragged her inside before wrapping the biscuits before demanding her she eat the cafeteria food inside which is fortunately still tasty.

Carla :"*Sees the worker leave* Estúpido trabajador........"
??? :"I don't know what you just said but I agree, his a pain in the ass......"
Carla :"Thanks that you-......... who the hell are you?"
??? :"First time here? Well obviously we're all first timers and extremely early for the cruise......... Name's Peacock by the way~"

Widening her eyes, Carla stared at what looks like an eyeless human with cyborg prosthetics in an old-timey 30s yet on-themed cruise clothing featuring a peacock-like structures. Peacock, as she called herself, gave a sharp toothy grin as Carla hesitantly shook her hand as the latter tilted herself partially to see other weird toons as well.

With Peacock are, in that order: an Eightball headed being that wears a tropical autumn hoodie, one of the shortest though partially taller than Carla; A beige ammonite fossil headed being that wears a skeletal-fossil themed dress ,chewing on a steak while happily waving at Carla; then finally a humanoid abomination in all black with the three heads of a unicorn in the center, lion on her left, and snake on her right, where numerous eyes and teeth are scattered all over.

Peacock :"So new dude, you also got that invitation that turned into a sapphire bracelet?"
Carla :"Y-yeah? All of you seem to be wearing it."
Peacock :"Yep, anyways- like I said, I'm Peacock. You are?"
Carla :"Carla...... just call me that."
Shelly :"HI CARLA! My name is Shelly and the one beside me is Toodles!"
Toodles :"Hi!"
Shelly :"And the scary looking one is Nightmare! Luckily she actually doesn't bite!"
Nightmare :"Greetings Carla, also the reason why I never bite is because of the law."

Carla whistled with a sweat as she attempted to make a witty joke that the invite really be letting anyone in, everyone else agreeing as Shelly suggests that maybe THEY are the diverse friends mentioned in the invite. Toodles felt that there will be probably more toons that also have the sapphire bracelets before everyone else had ate their secondary breakfast.

Few hours in, the five decided to group together and exit out of the Cafe once it is in the proper timing. Nightmare had her parasol out as to shade away from the sun as she checked for everyone, bustling in a way that's fairly crowded while also still small enough to not be too congested.

The five explored through the crowd until it was properly their turn to board the SR Sealion. Carla listened through the crowd as Peacock comments on how tacky yet awesome Carla's clothes are, the child responding that her mom bought for her long time ago as the recipient asks about Shelly and Nightmare.

Recipient :"So you five are going to Singapore, are you a friend group or a family group?"
Nightmare :"May you explain why that matters?"
Recipient :"I-its because...... families get discounts?"
Shelly :"Well since our group of 5 contains 3 kids and the two, being me and Nightmare, are adults........ I guess we're a family!"
Recipient :"I-interesting, though uh...... the family pass involves at least a parent or two..... preferably two y-yeah..."

Nightmare and Shelly turned to face each other and then back at the recipient,....... then back at each other again. Being the only two sole adults, Shelly shrugged as she and Nightmare............ decided to kiss each other intensively in front of everyone which made the recipient regret his life choices.

Toodles and Carla dropped their jaws, appalled by the witnessing of their adult friends doing the most horrific make-up session as they see Shelly's entire head devoured by sloppy toothy kisses of Nightmare's head which even grossed the other two heads out.

Toodles :"WHY IS SHE IN HER MOUTH?!"
Carla :"I swear these days are getting more weirder and weirder............"
Peacock :"Good thing my eyes were gouged out long time ago before I even got here, the only thing traumatizing me minorly is my hearing."
Carla :"Your eyes were what now?"
Peacock :"Long story."

After that....... unconventional showcasing, the five got in with specialized tickets so that they can enter the cruise and go to Singapore. Toodles had a hysterical yet understandable conversation with Shelly on why did she and Nightmare do that while Carla, Peacock and Nightmare awkwardly continued to bring their stuff along and constantly stare at the nice soft carpet as they slowly entered the cruise and into their designated rooms.

Since their going to be at cruise, Carla didn't expect any wifi that is free to be happening as they finally unpacked some of their stuff and now can discuss to each other on usual stuff but most importantly now that they decided to talk about it........ why are they invited?

The conversation continues normally, Carla listening in on what the others have to say and how weirdly suspicious the invite is despite none of them having signed up for anything. During the conversation however, Toodles suddenly heard the telephone ringing and picked it up; wondering if it's a scam.

Toodles :"H-hello? Who are you?"
?? :"Why I'm your tour guide in Singapore! Sorry for the early call, I just wanted to tell you a few important advice if you were to ever reach Singapore-!"
Carla :"Hold up hold up,...... how the hell are you contacting us through the cruise? I mean yeah it hasn't even take lift yet but the cruise security is probably strong here!"
?? :"Oh its simple, I hacked it. Luckily, I'm only using it to contact you as to give you a few instructions."

The five listened to the tour guide and were all told that they all meet up at Gardens By the Bay, already having booked a taxi for all of them by the time they would arrive. The group felt a lingering discomfort tingling through them as Shelly hesistantly showed her gratitude politely before the call had finally ended.

Hearing that there are 37 toons that are also invited, the 5 are not so sure what to do other than heed to the Tour guide's rules. Carla looked outside the window where it's also the balcony door where Shelly decided to enjoy the afternoon burns while the rest decided to do other activities as to wonder what to do in the cruise.

Carla decided to go over to Toodles, mostly because Toodles is the only kid here whose probably decent and free to talk to. Nightmare seems like the type to prefer peace and quiet while Peacock is already in her own world and is immediately causing a legal ruckus in the room without disturbing anybody, Shelly would possibly trap Carla in an endless conversation so Carla knew her choices well.

Carla :"So...... You're Toodles right? The...... eightball head?"
Toodles :"Yep! And you must be Carla. Cool name, never would've thought we have our first meeting because of an invite."
Carla :"Yeah me neither...... weird how I'm grouped with a bunch of strangers including you."
Toodles :"Eh, that's alright. Plus, sometimes you should take opportunities to being friends with other toons. That's what Shelly taught me alongside a few others."
Carla :"And if the stranger is no good?"
Toodles :"............ Run away then."

Carla snickered at Toodles' response before noticing the notepad that is designed similar to those detective file journals that is contrasted with the childish scribbles and drawings applied on some pages. Not going unnoticed, Toodles explained how she wanted to be a detective like Rodger though also wants to be like journalist that writes down important details which made Carla invested in hearing those interests, suddenly feeling a lingering warmth as she decides to share her interests as well.

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In those days inside of the cruise, the five had finally exited out of the cruise and were slumped yet satisfied. They had eaten nothing but at buffets which felt like an overbloat alongside having traveling around the cruise ship without participating in any activities. Regardless, they bonded over those two days and became close acquaintances as they now started chatting to each other while needing to search for the other toons as well.

Peacock :"So Carla, how did you get here by the port where we first met?"
Carla :"Sneaked off and followed the tracks. I'm a really stealthy person."
Peacock :"Well damn, that's impressive."
Toodles :"And terrifying, don't do that ever again especially without your parents........"
Carla :"No promises."
Peacock :"So uh..... do you think your mom would whoop your ass if she and the others realise that you traveled to Singapore all because of some magical invite where you also met some talking object heads, a semi-cyborg, a one of the literal embodiments of nightmares, and whoever the hell we are going to meet?"
Carla :"........Well-..."
*Meanwhile, back in America and Carla's family is freaking out on her disappearance so they scurried everywhere*
Carla's Mother :"CARLA! CARLA! ¡Oh, Dios mío! ¿Dónde diablos se fue mi bebé?"
Carla's Father :"*Points at a nearby station* A POLICE STATION! Thank the lords, we gotta head there immediately!"
The family :"*Sprints towards the police station, causing the police officer to almost drop his donuts*"
Carla's Father :"Hey put the donuts down!"
Police officer :"What in the-?"
Carla's Brother :"Drop the Krispy Kremes Sergent Ko- We need your help here-"
Carla's Mother :"¿Hasvistoamihija,quesepareceamíperotambiéntienelapielmácurademimarido,llevaunasudaderaverdeconcapuchaylegustacontrabandearcosasyfabricarartefactosexplosivos-?!"
Carla's brother :"Yeah hotdiggityhsjahhshsgsuwowhhwvehwvevwnsisiwudiggity! *gets slapped by the behind on the head* OW!"
*Back with the five*
Carla :"...... Probably yeah."
Peacock :"Well, I guess it's going to suck for you once we head back which is obviously not now."

Carla shrugs again before the five were suddenly scooped up by a taxi who immediately headed straight to Gardens By the Bay before throwing them all ungracefully on the floor. Nightmare obviously didn't take that well before using 1% of her powers to summon some nightmarish tentacles from out of nowhere before having said-tentacles drag the driver to the depths of the nightmares she lived in.......... much to everyone's unknown as they had recently picked themselves up.

Toodles helped Carla get up as they both suddenly witness a yellow pegasus with pastel pink mane and tail carefully pick Peacock up, having a soft reassuring gaze that feels hesistant yet rightfully concerned. From the front hooves on the left, there was a sapphire bracelet as well meaning this is one of the 39 also with them. The pegasus soon introduced herself as Fluttershy though didn't expect to be more species rather than other ponies, something that felt like a relief before she joins the group on their location.

After the rediscovery of having a similar reason why they were here, they headed to golden garden where the other 38 toons are who are both just as confused as well. A buff elegant inphernal with a tree arm was trying to deal with a pure human in a floral autumn kimono, a goose with a green chain necklace, and a papery humanoid whose partially dragon as to prevent them from causing property damage while the rest either fidgety around with their own items or surroundings with others chatting to each other.

Fluttershy went to go help the inphernal out while Shelly went over to speak with everyone over enthusiastically. Peacock and Nightmare decided to roam around amongst the group with Toodles and Carla finally joining in.

While the huge group was waiting, Carla had observed that there are multiple toons of many species here with the most being humans and surprisingly felines. The rest are a special case for they either go from an anthro dalmatian and a plush unicorn to a literal seraphim and a pile of ribbons with a mask for a face.

Amongst the toons was a cubic sheep who casually baa'ed at Carla, amusing the child as she decides to go chat with it for a short while for no reason.

Finally, the tour guide had finally arrived who revealed itself to be a crystal being of some sort. Sapphire as well, the tour guide thanked everyone for all being here before going over to shake everyone's hand/paw/whatever while transforming into the one it's shaking with. Carla saw the tour guide transform into her before roughly in a gentle way, shook her hand before the tour guide transformed into normal.

Tour Guide :"Thank you everyone! Now introductions aside, welcome to Gardens by the Bay. Since I am your tour guide, permanently, I will show you our designated spot where the stadium is since it's actually hidden away from the public."
Anthro Cookie named Mango Cookie :"Thanks Tour guide! I'm glad to hear this kind service, reminds me of my tour guiding days."
White kitten named Marie :"Quick question, why is it invisible?"
Tour Guide :"Well the authorities might get rid of it and the Serpent of Chaos who surprisingly is a friendly toon alongside being the one to invite you, knew that it would waste her efforts so she casted an invisibility spell on it and only I can see it alongside your bracelets."

Carla softly whistled in interest as the group of 42 followed the tour guide and into a thick dense vegetation where they assumed that it is some untouched land. While they were exploring, Carla decided to ride on the cubic sheep's back and bond with it only to learn that it's name is Pink Shep which makes it partially funny.

They then arrived at the place after some leg torture from their walk, seeing the stadium in toon as they realised how humongous it is. A teen Mammoth was impressed by the way it stands out amongst the vegetation while a plush unicorn mildly comments in a hint of vex on the design of it.

Peaches :"Woah, this place is huge! No wonder why it is hidden amongst the vegetation and has to be casted by some invisibility spell!"
Craftycorn :"True....... though it looked dull, looks colourless and everything lifeless."
Tour guide :"True, that's why the Serpent of Chaos needs your assistance. She actually can do it herself but requires your likening. She already had designed the living areas though made it a canvas for you to put in the details. Whether it be a museum, a kibuki-like area, blah blah blah....... whatever you want as long as it looks pretty."

Seeing the sparkling eyes of almost everyone, the Tour guide gently kicked down the door and announced that the group is here; everyone almost fidgety as a large jester Serpent that dresses like a scene kid appears out of nowhere before introducing herself as the Serpent of Chaos.

Some of the toons jumped away at the sight of the Serpent of Chaos, causing the false idol to apologise as she gave her gratitude for their arrival. However the cheetah asked the Serpent of Chaos on why did she chose them rather than "powerful" figures besides Emily the seraphim and Nightmare.

Fuli :"Like why us?"
Serpent of Chaos :"To be honest, I was actually bored and I remembered exploring around your world and thought that I be interested in all if you here. Plus, you're probably more funner than some powerful people. I can imagine the dynamics forming inside of all of you."
Zip :"Yo we're FUN!!!"
Craftycorn :"So uh...... when do we get to terraforming this place to being more awesome?"
Serpent of Chaos :"Why now, I mean I already have some set ups and can craft anything you want in order to decorate this place. In fact, I'll even help some of you out on more humongous stuff. I also can give you lessons and break times so you don't get overly worn out since it's a free labour thing."
Gangle :"Uhhhhh, the tour guide said we can decorate the area as long as it looks pretty. Does it mean we can decorate anything?"

The Serpent of Chaos stayed silent for a while, progressing the information as it stared at the group, causing the toons to shift uncomfortably with Carla squinting at the false idol until she finally replied.

Serpent of Chaos :"Why yes."
Group :"..................."
Craftycorn :"*Inhales* LETS FUCKING GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!"
Bouquet, Fluttershy and Vinestaff :"LANGUAGE!"
Craftycorn :"Sorry......."
Serpent of Chaos :"Well then what are you guys waiting for? Let's get decorating!"

The toons all went into a stampede as they now can decorate the place while taking out some of the preset furniture while having the Serpent of Chaos create certain items as wished by some of the toons to decorate. Carla felt she was going to have so much entertainment if it means creating whatever she wants, unaware of that this decoration fiasco will change her life forever, the untouched dusty television showcasing the news of toons desperate for their loved ones amongst the group upon a sudden disappearance..........

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In the HQ of lost toons, there were toons who were heavily worried about their loved ones. Carla's family was amongst them as the brother witnesses an ice age family with the father mammoth hyperventilating while his wife and other members which include two sloths, two sabertooths and a twin possums tried to comfort him; Geronimo was freaking out with the rest of his loved ones and relatives as he sobs about his nephew and his nephew's friend with Petunia; and so many more desperation.

It has been 15 days and there was no sign of them. The authorities had no idea where such a diverse missing group is and that paranoid the mourning toons even more.

Hope was surely to be lost when three figures bursted into the place while panting in desperation. The sharp skinny pink haired human comforted her fellow band member whose a purple hair braided half-human demon on the rush while an anthro magnifying glass spat out the revealing truth.

Rodger :"WE KNOW WHERE THEY ARE!"
Everyone else :"HUH?!"
Rumi :"*GASPS before composing herself.* It's true, they are all in Singapore...... Gardens by the Bay......"
Mira :"We figured this as we being Rumi and I, were on an Californian tour without Zoey whose wearing the sapphire bracelet. We were checking on her social media as we knew she went there but she's in none of the actual hotels."
Rodger :"How we knew that it is Gardens By the Bay because as I was checking on Shelly's social media, she showed me pictures of some local brids found in the area alongside plants you would otherwise see exclusively in Gardens By the Bay."

Rodger showed the pictures to everyone, now giving everyone an opportunity to now go there. One of the toons worried that it'd be too expensive, only for one of the authorities surprisingly lending a hand by helping to pay for all of them to all go there.

Soon, the humongous crowd now rushed out......... unaware that they were too late but not in the way you think.......

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Two days ago without realising that their loved ones were searching for them.........It has been 13 days, and Carla has been enjoying being with a bunch of weird strangers that she had grown accustomed to and surprisingly bonded really healthily with. She became close to a tangled animatronic called Mangle and a few others as apart of an engineering group.

Right now, this is their break time and they were all enjoying Sandwiches and other delectable goods, mostly blueberry flavored but also watercress herbal soup and egg tart. While Anoko (a chiikawa chimera of some sort) was chowing down on a whole rotisserie chicken which was the size of Anoko's paws, Carla smiled slightly as she saw Blumin (a blue pikmin) and TB (a soot sprite with a little straw hat) contrastingly struggle to eat a whole mini cake together while she ,herself, was chatting with Antonio (A darker skinned human with a red bandana and dandelion-yellow striped long-sleeved shirt with an afro) in Español about their families as they chow on the savory dishes.

Mangle was chugging on some oil with the solvent spilling out and through her mechanical skeleton when she saw Poppy come over after she had finished her interview. Antonio soon noticed her and thanked Poppy for some of the desserts made, making Poppy blush before he asked on how did the interview go.

Carla listened in, only to hear her name being called for the interview. Needing to get to it on time, Carla quickly gulped up her claim of food and left, chewing along the way as she uses Poppy's directions to get to here.

In a few hours, Carla had made it to the interview where the Serpent of Chaos was awaiting for her, surprised to see her exactly on time before coughing gently then allowing Carla to take a seat though didn't care of the seating behavior.

Serpent of Chaos :"Greetings Carla, glad to see you here. I apologise for interrupting your break though to be fair- you are the last one that I have not yet interviewed. Yeah that's why, if you hadn't notice already, the order is quite random. I'm actually a scatterbrain sometimes."
Carla :"*Gulps food down before waving her hand dismissively* Nah, it's alright. I just hope the interview is not too long."
Serpent of Chaos :"Right."

As Carla goes through the interview, mostly saying one-sentences on simple questions and moderately small explanations on personal questions, she later discovered something once the interview is over.

Serpent of Chaos :"Well..... since you're the last one, there's something I need to tell you."
Carla :"Then spill it out."
Serpent of Chaos :"It's the fact that I have a tea time banquet which my sapphire crystalline, the tour guide, is going to prepare. It's in the banquet hall where your pals probably had already finished lunch. So uh..... you can explore around."
Carla :"That's........ cool? I think?"
Serpent of Chaos :"Yeah. So uh- BYE!"

Carla awkwardly waved at the false idol before leaving, constantly turning her head at the exit and at the Serpent before leaving. The Serpent of Chaos sighed in relief while the crystalline noticed the visible distress of its master after the awkward ending.

Sapphire Crystalline :"So uh..... did you accidentally reveal your plans, Serpent of Chaos?"
Serpent of Chaos :"No....... I freaked out and panicked......."
Sapphire Crystalline :"Panicked? I thought you are cooler than this!"
Serpent of Chaos :"I AM COOL!....... Sorry, j-just not all the time alright."

Back with Carla, she walked through a hallway where there are currently empty rooms where a glass wall is showcasing the barren enclosures. Fleshcousin and Zoey were staring at the rooms before Fleshcousin noticed Carla approaching them before waving their arm at her.

Carla :"Oh, sup Fleshy. Sup Zoey."
Zoey :"*instantly snaps her neck at Carla before waving aggressively* Hi Carla! How was the interview?"
Carla :"Eh decent, the Serpent may had freaked out however."
Zoey :"Oh, well that's alright. How about we walk along these halls and yap along the way?"
Carla :"Sounds good to me."

The trio did so as they went through the halls, but even then, they still couldn't help but be partially disturbed by the empty space. As an attempt to distract themselves, they decided to talk about random topics while Fleshcousin decided to showoff its English skills which surprised the two and further awe them that Zip actually taught it that.

The trio then arrived at the true stadium area which they are all impressed by what the engineering gang has built, making Carla puff up with a bit of pride before they saw Julia and Liz together.

Julia :"Not going to lie Liz, I don't think we got over that...... language barrier......"
Liz :"No no, it's not your fault."
Julia :"What the fuck, you speak English?!"
Liz :"Of course I do."
Julia :"You're telling me for the past 7 days, you spoke English the whole time we all have been in here?"
Liz :"I've spoke English when I was once just imitating the regular toons. Only got better after Zip taught me."
Julia :"Man, all the talks we and they could've had. That's impressive. Crazy how I learnt this for now."

Zoey ends up greeting and interrupted Julia's and Liz's talk as Fleshy went to go interact with Liz due to being English buddies. Carla gazed out to see the stadium, witnessing Emily and Anastacha somehow fooling around with the cable car they had installed.

Inside, Anastacha was holding onto dear life on a spinning chair which rotated around while Emily was driving the thing. The cable car was swinging drastically and bouncing around as Anastacha scolds Emily as to beg her to stop.

It was however too late as Emily makes a rough break which automatically caused the cable car to fling up and caused the two to be flung off from the window. Carla took three steps away from the shadow before Emily had covered Anastacha before the angelic wings cushioned the fall.

Anastacha :"Uggggggggghhhhhh.... Emily, don't ever do that again. I know we're Christian friends but damnit man......"
Emily :"So sorry, I just can't help having fun with earthling inventions! *hugs tighter*"
Anastacha :"Ack! You're like a perkier reckless sister version of my mother. The way you talk and how you get excited reminds me of her."
Emily :"I'm..... your sister? EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE~!!!"
Anastacha :"NOT WHAT I- GAH!?"

Emily crushed Anastacha with a hug so tight it could almost shatter bones, making Carla glad she's not apart of it. Soon, an announcement was made and that everyone can now head to the banquet hall for a special tea time celebration.

Grouping again, Carla and the others head to the banquet hall where some strange food is served. All florals that seem to be magical though has a dark boiled maroon liquid gently drizzled on top of it, slightly hinting at a coppery scent only a few had noticed. Vinestaff asked on what's with the drinks, pointing at some nicely decorated cups that contained a special brew inside.

Though curious, the sapphire crystalline bursted in and told everyone to take their seats which is surprisingly easy by the range of heights and type of sitting they all prefer. Carla took hers which is a hard yet cushiony chair as she heard further instructions, being that they drink first.

With a lift and careful tilt of her cup, Carla had sealed her fate as she drank the strange drink and felt a weird tingly that fortunately went away before smacking her lips in a recoil. It tasted bitter yet sweet at the same time, Carla seeing the same expressions on the others before it is announced that they all can eat.

Everyone soon ate the dishes on their plates with Shelly and Mango Cookie constantly talking to each other the whole time as they were having their meal. Carla turned around while eating only to see that besides her were Bouquet and Tokage who are an anthromorphic Bouquet and a blue pleiosaur-dinosaur hybrid respectively and that some of the animal guests are now wearing speaker collars as attended to by the sapphire crystalline, allowing them to be able to speak to anyone else except for Goose since the necklace allowed him to talk.

Across the table in front of Carla, she saw the two mouseling friends were dining to each other and (what she has observed throughout those 13 days) are the closest of the bunch. The more orange mouse named Benjamin was chewing his food and wondering about the metallic taste in the drizzle when he accidentally bitten his inner cheek, clutching it roughly as the more darker mouse named Bugsy checked on him with care.

Benjamin :"AGH!"
Bugsy :"Benjamin! Are you alright?"
Benjamin :"Yeah..... eh..... accidentally bit my inner cheek."
Tokage :"Eh?! What just happened?"
Benjamin :"Accidental cheek bite."

Surprisingly, Benjamin felt an itchy yet soothing growth of meat repair metamorphise in his cheek........ slowly healing away as he had just strangely noticed it before mumbling his coent about it.

Having overheard it, Carla took her fork and gently stabbed herself on her hand which shocked Bouquet upon accidentally witnessing it. Bouquet was about to scream but then the two noticed that after Carla pulled it out, the wound rapidly healed up similar to an axolotl......... strange.

The group had finally finished their tea time meal as the Serpent of Chaos asked everyone on how did they enjoy the meal, having seen a mix of emotions which is understandable.

Cyan :"The meal was good, a bit too floral."
Spottie Dottie :"The drink is surprisingly bittersweet like literally."
Xinyan :"The ingredients tasted dope."
Goose :"What's with the sauce?"
Serpent of Chaos :"Ah, as expected. But now we can play some music! I've experimented with my dash of it so follow me to the hall where we all had met."
Sapphire Crystalline:"You heard her, I'll clean up the dishes~"

While half did as told, some were now suspicious of the activity at play but felt there was no way they can prove it without thinking they were crazy. Carla was one of them and whispered to Anoko about her thoughts on it as they went back to square one where the Serpent of Chaos is now fidgeting with a dj booth though is waiting for everyone to be prepared.

Serpent of Chaos :"Alright, here is the tune!"

With a few pressings on certain buttons and a swipe on a CD, a strange melody started to play. It was like if someone mixed breakcore, actual scene instrumentals, and whole buttload of genres and somehow make it all work smoothly. There was a certain sample which made everyone confused until the pink furcorn clutched their head with her mechanical arms upon feeling her brain scrambled before everyone else suddenly gained the same pain.

Pink Floyd :"Agh!!! My head........."
Poppy :"Are you okay- AGH! My head....."
Popplio :"What is going on- ACK!"
TB :"Pops?! AH!"
Serpent of Chaos :"I know this will hurt but just trust the process alright?"
Panghu's speaking collar :"How are we suppose to- AGH!"
Baby's speaking collar :"DAD?! AH!"

The group of 42 all clutched their heads, Carla groaning at the constant pain as she suddenly felt herself salivating for some reason for a short period........ her eyes staring to shift as her mind has been rewired.

With a final twist and strike in the brain, Carla panted suddenly before........ giving a little giggle. Ranging to the softest of all, before building up until a huge burst of cackling emerged from herself. The others soon followed along as they started cackling like hyenas which made the Serpent of Chaos gave an awkward yet cruel horrific grin.

Carla :"Woah....... I've never felt such power before......"
Shep's speaking collar :"Agreed, what the hell did we just eaten?"
Fuli :"And why are we cackling? Hoo hoo!"
Peaches :"Yeah! Why are we even cackling?!"
Serpent of Chaos :"Okay everyone, stop cackling."

The laughter instantly died down as the Serpent of Chaos explained a few things, rippling her dj booth as to make a container enclosure come over. Surprisingly, Gangle had recognised that not only was there a figure inside but also that she had recognised it as the hidden serial killer Rinny upon having stumbled in the dark web district where Rinny's videos are seen.

Gangle :"Isn't that Rinny? The merciless criminal who killed her own daughter and husband?"
Serpent of Chaos :"Why yes, I pretended to be a victim and shanked her so that's how I got her."
Rinny :"LET ME OUT OF HEREEEEEEE!!!"
Serpent of Chaos :"And now, here is what I'm going to do to her."

The Serpent of Chaos then reshifted her dj booth again, activating some weird mechanism that caused the mechanical arms to suddenly started going rogue. Rinny was then first pulled by the arms beyond the limit, violently dislocating her arms much to the surprise of the group before being further crushed and stretched numerous times.

Hearing the numerous screaming fueled up the machiney which further tortured Rinny even further as an attempt to endlessly harvest more screams, making the Serpent of Chaos stiffle her excitement as the group watched with absolute astonishment.

Yet despite the horrors right in front of them, they didn't feel the usual disgust and fear that they would logically have......... rather they took entertainment from it, with some grinning chesirely while others insensitivity joked about Rinny's state. Carla giggled at the way the tears were squeezed out before Teardrop raised her hand before using sign language as to ask if she can volunteer on the torture.

Given the permission, Rinny was let out and untwisted before being dropped ungracefully onto the floor. Teardrop then went over and yanked the polar bear malino's head before forcefully pulling out her uvula and sticking it between her teeth.

The group all gasped at this before now diving in as to further torture the malino with such unknown sadistic pleasure, establishing skills they've never thought they would enjoy. Mangle decided to do her favourite loathed game called "take apart and pull back together" where they rearrange the parts like a zolo toy with the difference being that Rinny screams.

The Serpent of Chaos later gave them spoils for their torture session, telling that there is more for them while impressed by their "art" of Rinny. She heard begging for more torturing of random souls, more screams inflicted, and so many more cruel fulfillment for their neverending wrathful bloodlust.

However, if they wanted to do all that.......... they would have to do what the Serpent of Chaos says and that is now..........

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For this day and the following 2 days, the group had over advanced their efforts for Halloween torture plan. They were given the blueprints, made their obstacle game stations more hostile than ever, even made machinery that is powered up by screams of the tortured. The most key factor was the candycorn which contained chemicals that caused any toon to turn into a raver, testing it on useless unscreamable toons as to further check it out and did numerous experiments on them.

The Serpent of Chaos lead them all the way as she taught them how to use their machinery and their own style of music that is extreme remixes of her own, how the plan shall work with toons volunteering for different ideas that are reasonably accepted by how diverse yet connected they all are.

Soon, they were all given those special devices that they can activate alongside concerning amounts of the raver sweets as to contaminate or feed directly into any toon which would eventually cause........... the apocalypse.

Carla was having fun with a few others, now having established themselves as the Venom Torture Club, as they gutted open a random toon that the Serpent had kidnapped and scrambled the parts before Craftycorn placed a paper boat on the squirming intestines as to simulate a boat going through waves.

Carla gazed into the suffering bleeding half-corpse as she discussed some plans once their stay is over......... only for it to be interrupted as the heavy slam of the doors were made before a large group of officers bursted in, surprising the Venom Torture Club as the officers quickly went in to pick them all up while the rest were about to investigate the place.

Nightmare and Gangle escaped through separate ways, Nightmare teleporting herself while Gangle jumped into a TV playing a gorey show as a way to get back into the digital world she resides in. The rest however had to pretend they were "victims" of some sort and as they were taken away as to be returned to their loved ones who were horrified at the multicolored blood stains all over them, unaware that the liquid all belong to different toons they have mangled beyond recognition as they were hugged.

Carla saw her family grasp her in panicked embrace as they all sighed in relief on how did she even get to this situation, the sapphire bracelet being forcibly removed much to the silent dismay.

Regardless, Carla knew exactly that their plan would take a long yet exciting process right now as she witnesses Fluttershy being gracefully picked up by a Draconequus friend and had fed him the candy alongside a few others already making their move.

She had heard all about it, and boy is it going to be the best Halloween she's going to make with them for the rest of her entire life.

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After the events, Carla's family were glad to see their daughter all safe and sound though Carla's brother felt that there was something off with Carla. She seems to be making music very often and made him wonder on when did she became a DJ? Not only that, Carla also exhibited a few behavior tweaks that he unknowingly got closer to the truth of.

She doesn't seem to flinch nor at least recoil as much from violence, even so far on enjoying it especially if she seems to make it herself. He remembered that during one of those days, he had witnessed Carla having gruesomely mauled one of those bratty "assholes" around the same age as her and both had to face consequences for how extremely severe it was.

It was horrifyingly out of character for Carla, who would only escalate a fight in overpressure yet here she is........ once having teared someone without a further push. Carla's brother sighed as he would need to go talk to Carla about it, maybe even bring her to his usual friend group despite how annoyed they would all be.

Meanwhile, Carla was retinkering with some of the beats made for her remix while multi-tasking by chatting with the rest of the Venom Torture Club on how are their processes going? Emily commented how she managed to get both Heaven and Hell to obtain the candy though explained that she gave it to the Greek gods since they are the ones about to have a party while she had falsely name the candy as drugs just to get the sinners and other hellborn residents to consume up.

Emily :"Yeah, and I just realised some of them are complete idiots. *Sighs* That also includes my friends who are probably going to be either dead or turned into ravers. At least I have cool powers after stealing some of the overlords' powers!"
TB :"Great for you to say. Mine however was a bit shabby, not that it has failed obviously. I manage to convince the greedy hag to sell the candy but she ended up pricing it very high so only the rich can get infected, leading to me having to infect my soot sprite co-workers in secret."
Mango Cookie :"Well that's a shame, everyone should've enjoyed the sweet corruption of our sweets. Only if she were willing to share like how I was with my tourists and royalty......"
Fuli :"Alright so....... my contaminaters, have you dumped the candy in some of the food? I did mine with the watering holes."
Hiyoko :"Oh totally, sabotage the other cooking ultimates' dishes with the desserts."
Panghu :"Same here!"

Carla smiled at the screen before she heard the door creak before seeing her brother at the doorway, now having to revert to her usual personality as she question his appearance

Carla :"What do you want Pablo?"
Pablo :"It's just that....... I just wanted to talk to you about the way you act. I don't want our parents get involved with this alright? I'm taking you to my friends."
Carla :"........Fine then."
Pablo :"Good, now I don't need any funny business while you're with me."

Carla rolled her eyes as she saw her brother left the room fully before now getting to pack her stuff since she had now finished retinkering. Goose however told Carla upon the entire Venom Torture Club having heard about it, that they can come as well with the ones obviously from North America all coming in with Carla with Gangle volunteering.

Carla thought about this, giggling as she now forms an idea after packing up her essentials. A new side plan became apart of action as Fleshy decided to speak to the other VTC members that aren't apart of it, on how it had taught its colony of fleshcousins on how to speak English before sending a video of Fleshy teaching the others on how to say "lmao".

Carla pulled up her boots and told her parents about she and her brother leaving together, transitioning out the door as they are now in a forest after 20 minutes. Carla finds it awkward that they'd be in a forest rather than a convenience store as the brother gulped at the numerous questioning from his sister.

Not before long, Carla was suddenly jumped by two teenagers and an adult about the same age except the adult; as her brother before being tied up to a tree. A tall rather lanky "grizzly" one in a brown raggedy beret whose the adult commented on how unusually small Carla is to the brother, making him sigh in disappointment.

Terredd :"Yo Pablo, your sis over here is alot smaller than I thought she'd be. I assumed she's the same age as my brother Eddy."
Carla :"LET ME GO! AGHHHH!!!!"
Pablo :"That's why I told you to not be too rough on her. She's a toddler for fuck's sake."
Teenager 1 :"A TODDLER!? What happened to her that caused her to be murderous?!"
Pablo :"That's what I'm asking so myself!"

Pablo swiped the sweat of his scab-picked face as he formally addresses Carla who continuously glared at him while panting with her teeth not separated, now giving a considerate amount of questions as the friend group disappointedly stared at her.

The pestering questions, at least to Carla, were enough for Carla to drop the act as she reveals her new true colours which horrified everyone. She was a remnant of Chaos but had limited her information as to not spoil even further.

The small group all turned to each other as they need to find a way to get rid of her curse, only for Carla to announce that it was unfortunately too late and that the usual version her own brother knew has turned in a gore-loving psycho.

To make matters worse, the group heard the sound of a pixellated ringing with each checking their devices upon assuming that their parents except Terredd, were calling them. However, it actually came from Carla's device as a spark cluster of pixels jumped out of the pocket before properly forming and loading a pile of ruby red ribbons with a drama mask for a face. The figure did a theater worthy pose as Carla recognised her to be Gangle while the rest of the group were puzzled by the clear sight of the bundle of ribbons.

Gangle was wearing what seems to look like a circus-magical-girl inspired scene clothing, all the ribbons that making up most of it more frilly than it normally should be.

Gangle did an exaggerated wave as the small grown group were horrified and puzzled at the sight of her while Carla happily greets her fellow Venom Torture Club member, causing one of the brother's friends to reply.

Teenager 2 :"Who in the name of hell are you?!"
Gangle :"Why I'm Gangle, reporting for duty! So you brought Carla as to question her actions right?"
Pablo :"Y-yeah? Besides, where did you even come from and how do you know my sister?"
Gangle :"Why we're associates, friends even somehow. We met way long before our loved ones had picked us up."

Gangle unclipped one of her mask clips before using it to slice through the rope though not caring if she were to accidentally slice Carla. The ropes soon snapped from the deep cut while showcasing the minor wound of the belly, only for the wound to rapidly heal up and be solely exposed through the ripped fabric of the shirt. Carla then instantly jumped into Gangle's embrace as the latter carefully coiled around the former, shocking the group of the bond between them.

One of the teenagers decided to quit and instantly leave the scene, only for another horrifying event to happen as a large figure suddenly swooped in and mauled the teen as pained shrieking echoed the deep forest.

The Brother's group gasped and instantly pulled out their only choices of weapons while Gangle and Carla cackled in audacity at the sight. Suddenly, three figures emerged off the feathery being and quickly tackled the defensed group which ends up becoming an eye opener for the duo on they are and how futile it is for the brother's group to defend and win against them.

Craftycorn suddenly spewed out a cyan yet hallucinatory gas which caused the group to swing at the false images but get attacked by the real ones, Spottie Dottie swiped through the crowd with an unknown agility that is enough to trip all of them, then Mangle gave the final blow as she gave a strangle to one of the teens until her eyes had popped out of her sockets with a final gasp while mauling Terredd into shreds as organs amd severed limbs flew everywhere.

The feathery figure finally came into the view after spitting out the lifeless corpse of the teen who attempted to escape, revealing themself to be Goose who spread out his mutant design. Gangle and Carla recognised him through the glowing emerald necklace though were astonished by his temporary form which glistened with scales amongst the feathers and overextended his neck beyond limits.

Goose :"Cool right? I realised this upon biting the DJ booth of mine for experimentation. I mean, why else would it have teeth marks that match our ones?"
Craftycorn :"Yeah! I also got this cool hallucinatory gas after tampering and incorporating a special substance that allows me to do something similar to Catnap!"
Carla :"This is all so fire! Can we try them out for the rest of us?"
Mangle :"W-we -we ca-can can can! J-j-just that weeeeeeeeeee can d-do it later LATER......... I need some SOME fixing......"

Carla snorted at Mangle's sudden change of words before Spottie Dottie witnessed Carla's brother attempting to escape, now going towards him before grasping him roughly on the head as to ask everyone on what should they do with the bodies.

Spottie Dottie :"Like what do we do with them? Cause majority are dead and that nobody would find them, or at least not alive that is."
Craftycorn :"I guess with the sticks all around and that we can use their intestines as ropes, we can position them like in the Blair witch project."
Gangle :"Good idea, that would give others a spook."
Goose :"Well then what are we waiting for? Let's get crafting........"
Pablo :"No...... no no no no no.........."

As they further disabled Carla's brother, they left him there as they decided to hang up the dead corpses first since it would be no fun to them if one is already death if they were to attempt to torment them. Crafty created the exact stick shrines used as Gangle and Mangle tangled the rest of the bodies onto the sticks.

When it came for his turn, the brother could only stare in petrification as they all showcased their Cheshire teeth before brutally stomping on all of limbs and body, none holding back as he begged for his life as loudly as the bones and organs cracking and smashed under vigorous stomping.

As they attached him to the stick figures among his friends, he was gutted alive by Mangle as Gangle wrapped his intestines all around him and secured him tightly against the podium, smelling the coppery rotting of his crushed organs and bones spilling out. The pulsing of his intestines however was not enough to further horrify him more as compared to the betrayal as he witnesses Carla leave with complete cruel strangers, now understanding who Carla truly is and should've chose a different approach now that it was too late.

Seeing Carla's sadistic glance was enough to seal his fate as the brother can only look down in neverending despair as he dies alone,........ painfully in the forest.......... with all of his already dead friends..............

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Malloy :"So Steve....... why are we even here again?"
Steve Williams :"To see how the nocturnal animals are doing, I do hope the cougars are mating this time!"
Denzel :"Cougar mating is out of season. This is all pointlessly stupid!"
Steve :"Yeah yeah, whatever."

The Brickleberry rangers all groaned as they ventured through the woods, checking up on the wildlife and vegetation all around them. As they explored one of the areas however, they witnessed the structures that showcased the dead bodies of the friend group.

Confused and mildly horrified, Malloy insensitivity tried to mock the scene before Ethel slapped the bear cub. Connie cunaman screamed for her life as Steve scolded the bodies, making Denzel facepalmed at how stupid 3 of his allies are.

Suddenly, Carla's brother snapped his eyes at them...... giving one last attempt to warn the rangers of the Venom Torture Club.

Pablo :"I-its you........ call 911........."
Steve :"No need to ask me twice! You shouldn't be at the park at all."
Pablo :"I know....... but beware of my sister.......... she is of cruelty now."
Malloy :"Your sister? Pssh.... what is she going to do now? Kill us with glitterbombs?"
Pablo :"I can hear them, now........."

With an instant clicking in his head, Denzel sprinted on out of here as to instantly call the authorities while the rest called him a coward though Ethel commented that at least they can get the cops in.

Connie nodded before she suddenly felt an item smacked against her head in a light "tink", the item dropping and captured by the park ranger as she wonder what is it that hit her.

But before Connie can check it even further, the item exploded literally blew mostly half of her body apart which rained guts all over and splattered blood all over the rangers and the little bear cub.

To make manners even worse, the rangers all suddenly heard giggling from across the woods before Spottie bursted out of the bushes before tackling Malloy as to maul him endlessly as he now whined even more than he had ever imagined.

The rangers drew out their guns as an attempt to kill Dottie by constantly shooting at her but were now in the chopping block as the rest of the VTC group still in the forest pounced on all of them before severely mauling them to death. Flesh after flesh by using their sole bare teeth and whatever they have for frontal limbs, nocturnal birds fly as shrieks constantly echo throughout Brickleberry.

Denzel continued sprinting for his life, having to run through the woods and over the sprouting roots as he needed to find the base as to report to his boss about the sudden murder happening all around Brickleberry.

He continued sprinting, only to unknowingly step on a mine that wasn't there before which then blew off his leg mid-run. He toppled to the ground and winced at the pain of his exposed flesh only to widen his eyes at the sight of 6 figures grinning at him with blood-thirsty glints on their eyes, now having to quickly drag himself as he continuously winces from the dirt and Pebbles contacting with his wounds the more he limps.

Seeing the bright light from afar, Denver dragged himself further before stumbling and toppling at the door which shocked Woody Johnson as he wonders what is Denver doing here without the others.

Woody :"What in the-? Why are you back so early and where are the others?! What even happened to your leg?"
Denzel :"C-call the cops, now!"
Woody :"Don't you hate cops?"
Denzel :"I don't give a flying fuck, JUST CALL THEM NOW!"

Woody hesistantly picked up the telephone but immediately got a wake up call as Denzel was suddenly grasped by both ribbons and mechanical parts before being dragged, attempting grab hold of the door handle which shutted the door but proved to be no use as he was mauled to death, a torn lung splattered on the window.

Woody quickly dialed the number and panicked as he tried to hold off whoever is outside, the glass shattering as he explains the situation to the recipient.

Recipient :"911, what is your emergency?"
Woody :"There is some weird murderers on the loose! They killed all of my rangers and I need you to instantly send them here!"
Recipient :"We will. However, do you think those murderers are animals?"
Woody :"*Struggles as an arm breaks through the window as to try to grasp him* I think some of them are, bit there seems to be a few humans or whatever the bullshit is here!"
Recipient :"Alright, we will also send a control group so if you keep in-"
Woody :"*SCREAMS upon being yanked out his hiding space before the VTC started mauling on him* AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH SEND THEM IN NOW!!!! I'M DYING AND YOU HAD TO SEND THEM NOW!!!!!"

There was a sudden cut, the recipient stared into the distance as she realises in horror that it was now too late. The other nearby recipients were horrified upon having overheard her but still had to get the cops to investigate the place.

The next day, news broke out and the cops were investigating both Brickleberry's rangers' deaths alongside the missing group which horrified toons watching with some recognizing that the criminals had took inspiration from the Blair witch project, only that it is unnecessarily gruesome as censored by the television.

One of the cops vomited at the scene as it now cuts to a news anchor snow leopard explaining the events that happened while clearly showing distress despite her composed state.

Fabienne Growley :"There has been a new strange homicide at Brickleberry. The rangers and a single bear cub were found mauled alongside their boss while 3 teenagers and an adult were found attached to some stick podiums similar to the movie, Blair Witch Project. Reporters telling that the families of the group found on the sticks to be clearly distressed."
Carla's Mother :"*Weeping* My baby........ his gone....... his gone...... one of two children I love so dearly...... I hate whoever did this to him........ HOW DARE THEY TAKE AWAY MY BABY?!"
Edd :"I....... never would've thought that my brother would go through such a fate. I mean, even though he sometimes abuses me whenever I'm with him, I still think it was too far too suffer such a death."
Fabienne Growley :"Many toons assumed that the killers are the animatronics from Willy's Wonderland and are currently under arrest for they often had a reputation for actually going out of their area and into the outside."
Willy :"I HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH THIS! RELEASE ME YOU FUCKASSES!"
Fabienne Growley :"However, there are toons who do disagree and claim that the injuries inflicted are far from the arrested subjects."
Toy Bonnie :"Not going to lie, the suspects probably didn't actually do it. Besides the obvious distance that the Willy Wonderland animatronics probably are unable to go to since they are surprisingly at lock down, the injuries inflicted are variational rather than all huge so different species are at play. How I know this is unfortunately, I'm a redeemed criminal."

The News Anchor confirmed the details of the crime committed and unfortunately concluded that this will be apart of the crimes unsolved. After that, the News Anchor starts explaining how this Halloween seemed to becoming more hazardous and paranormal than expected by stating one report that discovers toons with past infections mixed with a new unknown one that is unable to be cured somehow, resulting in hyperparasitism to other infections; another claiming that there has been an increased number of missing toons somehow, 20% more than any other past disappearances; then finally even more concerning amount of incidents.

Sally Starlight was concerned as she and the rest of her fellow neighbours watched the entire news with Eddie admitting his concerns towards this. Barnaby attempted to lighten up the mood though sensitively as to try to encourage everyone that the Halloween event everyone is planning won't get interrupted.

Later, Poppy was the last to enter in and she brings a small amount of snacks only to find that all of her neighbors looked concerned for some reason. Curious, Poppy asked on what had happened which Frank replies with a shake of his head.

Frank :"Terrible Poppy, there has been increased murder cases alongside disappearances and even hyperparasitism of formal infections!"
Poppy :"BAWK! Goodness me! I didn't know that can happen. Oh those poor toons......."
Wally :"I fear that there's someone or more behind this. There's a pattern in it where some of the same spots and injuries are found meaning alot of toons are involved in this."
Howdy :"True, but we would need more evidence to prove it. Nonetheless, I do hope they can solve the crimes and disappearances here. I heard that an unknown criminal not only kidnapped a sentient hoverboard but also caused an anthro feline to be apart of hyperparasitism."

Julie calmed everyone down and suggested that maybe they can discuss about their plans for Halloween, going with Barnaby's way of coping for everyone. The neighbors ended up agreeing but Poppy asked if she can watch the news so that way she can understand what is going on, Sally allowing her but advised to make sure it's silent.

Poppy nodded before turning the volume to zero and watched as her neighbors went to a different room to discuss their plans before looking at the TV, seeing that it is now showcasing the incident of the Brickleberry crimes.

On one of the scenes, reading the subtitles, Poppy saw Carla being interviewed as the subtitles explained what she was saying which is something to do with missing her brother. As it was shown that Carla was crying, Poppy knew that only crocodile tears are spilling out before smirking calmly at the scene.

This Halloween will be the greatest celebration....... and most horrifying tragedy of them all.

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On 31st October in the darkening sunset, Halloween was about to make its mark and everyone is awaiting to celebrate. However, there were a few exceptions for specific yet obvious reasons. The demolishers here were trying to get rid of the building but with no avail for they had just discovered that there seems to be some magic in the illegally built stadium built by someone that they have no idea who it was.

Merly :"So you couldn't get rid of the building?"
Bear Engineer :"Nope, not a chance. Everything we tried to demolish it, it would crumble our demolishers. It demolished currently 430 of our wrecking machines which we all borrowed from America!"
Smiley :"Aiyoh! Whoever built this here is so siao for building an illegal building in here- KAN NI NA!!"
Merly :"I-its alright Smiley..... let's just...... hope they find a way to get rid of it."
Bear Engineer :"Right, please bare with us on the demolishing."

Merly gave Smiley some candy that has been recently popping up alongside other sweets as the engineers attempted to do their job with no success, an inphernal toon watching from afar as he observed the view. Rocket wondered what's up with the same building that is the same one where they saved 42 toons in, feeling that there is more to it than the eye can see.

However, Rocket was interrupted by his father Zuka as the latter asked if he wants to go see the Gardens By the Bay exclusive folklore parade. Rocket rapidly nodded his head and partially let go of his suspicions as he runs off, causing his father to chase after him in slight annoyance at his speediness.

As the foot stepped on a puddle, it transitions to a different scene where Carla was wearing a well-crafted skeleton costume that also allowed her to feel more of her culture while skipping off of the puddle. She had been informed by the rest of the VTC that they had already made their own finishing touches and now...... it is time for them to click their final step.

As she heads to the school she always studies in as there is a special event, her pumpkin basket of screws and other trinkets that had been left by random people and mostly kids rattling about, the kids approaching had noticed her sudden behavior. While some of the students from other schools didn't care, the kids that studied alongside her find it off-putting that Carla is......... really jocund and whimsy for an unknown reason. Last halloweens which aren't that big, Carla usually has a neutral expression for such events but now she's smiling like a flowery lunatic.

One of the Huxley twins, Felix, assumes crudely that Carla may have been lobotomised on her way out but Ted (the other twin brother) corrects though politely that if she were to be that, she would've acted a bit immobile. Felix rolled his eyes and left, the vampire cape swishing behind him lightly as Ted rubs the extravagant sleeves of his matching vampire costume.

Ted was about to follow his brother along when he gets jumpscared when he turned his head halfway and saw Carla uncomfortably close to him, purposely giving him a spook as Carla partially chuckled at his shock as he recovers upon realization.

Ted :"Oh Carla...... it was just you. I thought you were the boogeyman."
Carla :"Eh it's alright Ted. I just get sooooo excited to celebrate this day! Lots of trinkets for me to scavenge~."
Ted :"Oh yeah true...... uhm- can we talk about your change in behavior? You're weirdly happy these days, especially since you...... sorry if i had to say this, lost your brother."

Carla stared blankly at Ted's question, showing lifeless pupils as she glared silently at the rich kid. Ted constantly turned his eyeballs around, feeling a chill down his spine as the glares slowly get intense and even harsher. At worst, Ted could almost imagine a distorting mutilation of his reality as he imagines a skeletal deformation with meat attached to it awaiting to devour him, the bloody salivating jaws unhinged like a snake's as a forked tongue slithers out.

Once Ted closed his eyes, it cuts back to reality with Carla returning her smile before gently patting Ted on the head though not enough as to not mess up his hair. Soon Carla waved her farewells to Ted before skipping away, last thing he heard was the rattling basket of trinkets before he gave a sigh of relief.

Now inside, Carla explored the halls and headed to the assembly area where everyone would be assembling with parents and guardian adults accompanying them. Along the way, Carla had observed a dark-skinned gardener in a fairy costume; the same age as her attempting to tend to the mean girl with blonde hair and in a princess costume that she has mauled before.

Cindy (the princess brat) was trying to tell Emmy (the gardener girl in a fairy costume) to fuck off as she carefully tends her own bandaged wound but gasped as she caught Carla eyeing at the distance, grinning chesirely at her misery. In desperate escape, Cindy went to go to the hall instantly while Emmy was confused on what just happened as she only saw a glance of a flowery bone-patterned long skirt leaving.

Soon, at the hall, the female principal was announcing her gratitude for everyone involved where adults, guardians, and kids were excited and amused while others don't really care nor like the idea. During the crowd party, one student was picking up specific kids.

Penny is the principal's daughter and she was tasked with collecting kids with the goo-gene, easy that she's a cyborg of some kind. While collecting for special specimens, Penny notices Carla searching for something and decides to take a break as she herds the kids with her.

Penny :"Hi Carla, I noticed that you seem to be happier these days. Collecting contraband again...........?"
Carla :"Eh.... yeah. Though for this day, I was searching for you this time since I wanted to give you some candy."
Penny :"C-candy? Don't we already have them served in a bowl?"
Carla :"Yeah but since you're taking the kids to the lab, I thought they would have at least some candy to snack on."
Penny :"How'd you know about the lab?"
Carla :"Vent explorer."

Penny frowned at Carla but decides to let the latter slide for now as Carla gave a bag of the special candycorn and other sweets inside. Penny analysts it but her system tells her it's safe, doesn't help that her system is partially outdated and doesn't inform her of an unknown contraband she has learnt about before. With a test of fate, Penny decides to pop one in her mouth..........

Crunching and slowly savoring it, Penny widened her robotic organic eyes upon realising it tastes good, like way too good! The candycorn seemed to taste sweeter while moderately balanced with a savory feeling that felt like eating pumpkin and corn at the same time.

Penny :"Woah Carla! Where did you get this candy from? It's so good!"
Carla :"Why I uh-....... would it be crazy to say that a large puppet bird baker made these?"
Penny :"...........Oh! Interesting, thanks for the candy though!"
Carla :"No problem, gotta keep this Halloween cool."

Penny waved at Carla before leaving while herding the kids with the goo-gene all to the lab, unaware that Carla has bypassed her security system with the latter now awaiting for another move.

From afar, three kids each from different schools spied on Penny and fear of their chances as they saw the ealier interaction between the two. Ozzy (a student of the same school as Penny and Carla) worries that Penny would be difficult to deal with though Austin ( student of the same school as Emmy) persisted that they should still save the other kids regardless, worried about Alice and Kevin despite his clear nervous state. Lily (the only girl and is a student of the same school as Cindy) claims that Austin is right though advises a plan that will help all three of them, the trio unaware of events happening backstage.

So far, the party was going on as usual. Carla witnesses the son of one of the principal, boasting about having a cool costume while another rolls his eyes and attempts to compete while riding on his gator much to some of the people's concerns. Another she saw was some parents wondering why some of their kids are being taken by the female principal's daughter. The final was the scene of the three kids discreetly following Penny and the goo-gene kids, making Carla widen her eyes with a smile before snickering as she now stalked through the crowds.

In the middle of the herding, Penny was halfway close to the laboratory when she overheard one of kids asking about the strange sugary scent with some realising his talking about candy.

Billy :"Yeah cause, why is that?"
Penny :"Why I....... a friend gave it to me! She thought it'd be thoughtful to give these candies so I could give them all to you."
Ron :"OOOOH YUMMO! I kinda wish Ozzy was here to try these out, even if he were to be skeptical of new things."
Kevin :"Should we...... even trust you? It seems sketchy that you are giving us this."

Even though Penny chuckled nervously, Alice decides to take the bag and risk by eating a single candy in here....... realising the same as Penny before confirming that there is "nothing" laced in here. The goo-gene kids all sigh in relief before they all took 5 each with Alice taking four since she already ate one, making Penny glitch internally in relief as she sees some kids sharing with each other while others quickly devoured it all.

As Penny thought she can finally lead everyone, taking a turn and a step, her walk was interrupted as she heard the burst of Austin, Ozzy and Lily commanding them to stop in their tracks. Penny stood still and clenched her fists, using her left arm to clench her own face before sliding her hand down as she unamusedly glared at the three.

Madison perked up and let out a squeal as she took 15 each intended to be shared equally from Alice while alongside the latter, Billy and Ron alongside Kevin waved at the trio. Lily cautiously took the candy and instantly ate, puzzled by the strange candy as she slowly chewed it, while Ozzy had a trembling arm as he picks up only one and hesistantly bit an atom of the candy while leaving the rest to Austin who excitedly takes all upon realising Ozzy's allowance.

Lily :"*chews while confronting* Now listen up- wow this candy tastes good..... anyways-. Now LISTEN UP Penny! Where are you taking the kids to, especially my brother and their friends?"
Penny :"Why I'm taking them to a special play area. Unfortunately, you three are not invited...... at least my mom told me."
Ozzy :"Uh..... the special play area is actually in the maze."
Ron :"That's what I've been saying bro!"
Goo-gene child 1 :"Wait.... if that's not the case then......"
Goo-gene child 2 :"Where are you taking us?"
Penny :"I-....."
??? :"Why the lab of course. I mean, why did she pick majority of you but not certain children?"

Appearing from behind after kicking down a vent, gracefully landing on her two feet, Carla appeared and gently swiped the dust off her skirt which surprised everyone around.

Penny :"Oh HEY Carla! Didn't know you were here *laughs which ranges from normal to heavily disappointed*, oh why did you expose me?"
Billy :"You knew what this girl was taking us? How?"
Madison :"She's crawls through the vents, possibly easy to eavesdrop so I'm glad she's in here with us."
Carla :"Like what Madison said. The principal of this school actually told Penny to collect every kid with the goo-gene to the lab."
Alice :"I KNEW IT! Let's get the hell out of here!"
Austin :"A-agreed!"

The goo-gene kids and the trio were about to exit out when Carla had stopped them, puzzling them even more as Carla has one last thing to do which even confused Penny. Carla rummaged through her basket, carefully sliding something out before finally flipping a strange object that resembled an overly advanced scene-styled portable dj booth.

Everyone in the room was confused at Carla with Kevin deciding to be the first to speak up about the strange item which only made Carla snicker even more the more he questioned her very actions.

Kevin :"Why are you preventing us from going and what is that..... thing you're holding?"
Carla :"Why I wanted to do a little something. The thing I'm holding, for your second question, is a dj booth though a portable one."
Kevin :"Are you working for Penny?"
Carla :"No, I'm not on her side. Besides, I even snitched on her so what's the point on being even on her side? However, I'm also not on your side so don't expect to give any gratitude to me."
Kevin :"........What music do you have that would make you do that something?"
Carla :"............. Ain't I glad to hear that?"

Carla activated a few buttons and flipped a few switches, finally playing an extreme remix with a certain sample and her own genre take to it, a mechanical beat and ripple effect that could rival an industry-based band. The music ends up activating the undetected chemicals in the body, merging and scrambling the minds and sentience of everyone around Carla.

Ozzy clutched his ears tight only to witness Austin taking it way harsher and clenched his head, the fingers piercing just enough to draw out blood as he screams endlessly at the unknown pain. Lily tried to soothe herself but widened her eyes upon barely hearing the cackling in the goo-gene kids who not only started to spiral into insanity but also started harming each other through scratches, bites, and as simple as punches and kicks.

The goo-gene kids all started to mutate, one by one, as they cackled which horrified Ozzy and Lily at the sight of all this who then felt their headaches worsening. Soon Ozzy, Lily and Austin now slowly started to feel the effects and soon fell to becoming infected........ now cackling together as they all clutched their own faces.

The last to fall was Penny who glitched rapidly at the distorting melody as the goo and candy chemicals merged to create an unstable fusion her body couldn't handle as she gets infected in the process. Her cartilage, bone and metal fused into blades as it pierced through her own flesh before having Penny drop herself to the very floor, glitches constantly shrieking as her shrunken pupils slowly stared up to Carla who constantly kept a smirk at her misery.

"H-how....... could you?" Thought Penny before glitching rapidly again but this time more violently. Her system has been overrunned before roaring once all she can think about is violence...... and even more violence....... blood, blood,....... bloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodblood.

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Back at the party, Emmy was having a conversation with a janitor of the school named Bob which they ended up being decent friends. Although Emmy felt guilty that she only talked to him cause no other kid wants to do so with her, she felt happy finding someone to relate to despite their differences.

While Bob was talking about his redemption and explained how it fully sealed his fate with a gift with an unknown writer, saying that it was actually from a student, Bob noticed some principals except the one who has a child obsessed with a gator; discussing about something. Suspicious, Bob apologised to Emmy that he needed to check something out before politely getting off his seat at one of the benches.

Bob carefully went over, tread waringly through the crowd until he was close enough to eavesdrop at the principals conversation. To his horror, he realised they were all planning to kidnap the goo-gene kids and that "Penny" is already doing the work for them.

Angered, Bob was about to stomp towards them as to confront the teachers when he suddenly was stopped by the loud bang on the door that quickly leads to the laboratory. The door rattled from each slam before finally exploding as Penny bursted and tore through it, malfunctioning as she continuously rambles the same word "Kill".

Female Principal :"P-Penny? Have you-?"
Penny :"[ANALYSING ............ CONFIRMED] Target required......."
Female Principal :"PENNY WHAT ARE YOU-?!"

Penny ran towards her mother and pounced before instantly delivering a slice through the Female principal's torso, now mercilessly mutilating her own mother as the surrounding crowd were taken aback which was enough to install silence as kids had their eyes covered while others bawled in frightened confusion as they tried to question the scene; all witnessing the guts and blood being splashed around the nearby area.

Bob couldn't help but need to get his weapon instantly, now heading to the staff room to get his axe. However, even more horrors started rampaging in as the raver kids galloped out as well before now attempting to slaughter everyone around in the cruelest ways possible, trying to leave no survivors intact.

Emmy gasped at the scene and felt her tears instantly coming up as she ran in hopes of finding shelter amongst the chaos, witnessing a pair of black haired twins slaughtering a distraught light-blond boy with bulging crossed eyes alongside the horrific sight of another raver rapidly tearing off the face of the only present adult that was trying to help the kids as the rest were taken apart.

She panicked as she ducked on time as a raver has unfortunately has captured an adult, the alarms not helping as it further triggered her desperation for an escape.

However, Emmy once got too close to a raver unknowingly and attempted to back up but still was sliced across the face as the raver took note of her closeness.

It fortunately was thin enough to still be survivable but it still felt the same as losing the leg as Emmy clutched her face and fell down on the floor. A pulsing diagonal scar continuously bled as Emmy shrunk her pupils as she witnessed the biggest of them all the ravers, at least that she knew off.

It was Kevin, one Emmy knew as the friend of Alice, who chuckled through his permanently opened leech jaws as he licks off the blood of her. Emmy quickly stumbled back while on the floor as Kevin was about to unleash a fatal slash on her.

But then, Bob swung his axe to interrupt Kevin from gaining a kill and yelled at everyone to run. Emmy took this moment to quickly get back on her feet and rush towards a table while witnessing everyone else going somewhere. She snatched a napkin before finally diving in.......

There she was, hyperventilating as she hid under a table where the slaughter was taking place as the table cloth shielded her from sight. She clutched the freshly made diagonal scar across her face with the blood dripping as she attempted to use a napkin as bandage around her face.

She thought to herself, "I need to get out of here..... if I stay here too long then those scary things would eventually find me and eat me....." before deciding to peek through the translucent fabric.

While analyzing, she saw the door open and realised she had a chance of escaping. However, the raver goo-gene kids and Penny were all over the place and mauling everyone around...... not caring if they still screamed and begged them to stop.

Amongst the carnage, while looking around, Emmy saw a skateboard lying around and realised that it maybe her one yet risky chance of escaping. With no other choice, Emmy took a deep breath.......

And charged towards it before finally grabbing onto the portable transport, flipping it with the right potential and now hopping on it as she attempted to balance through her panic. The other ravers saw and took chase as some attempted to snatch their jaws or even pounce on Emmy.

Fortunately, Emmy continuously gave the skateboard more potential that is enough to outspeed the horde of gore-loving kids that none of the latter's can compete with.

Upon bursting out of the school doors, she skated on top of the railings to build up more potential and flinged herself out where the city and sub-urbs are now overtaken by ravers. She saw numerous vehicles and people all attempting to escape, only to realise there is even more dangers from the outside as she managed to dodge some Ravers who somehow could fly and swoop up poor victims who didn't seek shelter on time.

She wanted to go home.... desperately needing to find her own house but felt she could never find her parents for they are out of town when she left for the once thought to be innocent Halloween.

With enough distance, Emmy has reached home and started to instantly pack up the essentials. She had been taught this drill by her parents in case of an evacuation, mumbling to herself as she packs the obvious essentials alongside a note pad that she had written numerous species of edible forage and inedible ones with a pen; an album, which is to help her cope; and her actual clothing.

In the middle of her packing, she had to escape again upon the ravers crashing through her home. Emmy had no choice but to escape to the cities, already expecting it to be just as hazardous as she had witnessed.

Meanwhile, a vehicle ran over a few ravers with two humans with one an adult and the other a child. The child screamed as she witnesses a raver attempting to break the window before the vehicle crashed against a wall as to fully detach it.

Lunette :"Leonard! These monsters are worser than people with glasses!"
Leonard :"At least you know that there are technically worser things but right now more importantly, we have to get ourselves to safety! *mumbles* Oh poor Bob........"
Lunette :"How is there so many of them? Ah forget it......"

Leonard checked the directional screen but both felt the vehicle suddenly picked up from above, surprising both of them as they were now swooped into the sky and are being transported to whoever knows they are going?

Lunette checked outside, puzzled upon seeing what looks like the structure of a goose but has a draconian body with glimpse of a shiny green chains from the top while other vehicles and toons of all species were picked up by numerous flying ravers.

Looking down however, Lunette realised they were no longer in America but rather in Canada somehow. Before Lunette can progress her situation however, Leonard quickly swooped her up out of his seat and forced themselves to jump out of the vehicle.

They had took their stuff with them as they hugged tightly during the fall, hoping to land on something more soft to break their fall like the tree leaves or the simple bushes.

Fortunately they did survive the fall by a large wild bush but the real cushion was a grey fleshy figure attempting to transform into a goose, the two crushing it in the process as they both clenched their teeth in disgust on what they have just landed but are mostly relieved that they have survived the whole fall.

"Where are we?" Thought Lunette as she held her uncle's hand as they both explored the forest.

Back at the school, Carla stood in front of the hall centre and had witnessed the ravers finally take Bob down before giving a grin. She was still playing that corrupting tune and advised her ravers to leave the ones who are somehow still alive including Bob to a special box.

With the slaughter now over but the infection now having spread, Carla snickered as she knew what it all means now. The world has now fallen under the Venom Torture Club's rule, most empires crumbled and not even divine deities can do anything about it for they too are also not immune to it.

The Serpent of Chaos watched as the VTC cackled in unison, smirking at the horrors of chaos unfolding while enjoying it with a sip from a soda bottle of grape juice. Her sapphire crystalline went over with the invites which surprised the Serpent of Chaos on how she's back.

Serpent of Chaos :"Ah my crystalline! Did you manage to recruit the toons I have forgotten to invite?"
Sapphire crystalline :"Yeah but....... I only got 2 of them. The other 4 are unaware of the origami sapphire butterflies I had sent out."
Serpent of Chaos :"Ah....... well, guess we would have to figure out the long way. Also the two that have been successfully recruited."
Sapphire crystalline :"Alright then."

Serpent of Chaos saw her crystalline now leaving the false idol's area, going to enjoy the rest of her life witnessing the VTC build their empire to the very highest for now.

Chapter Text

During the Halloween party, the Z team and Robert were at a school called the Fundamental Paper School. Robert tells everyone unenthusiastically, having the same reaction as everyone else, as he tells them how the SDN now needs those of the Phoenix Program to help support as volunteers for the big party. Despite Prism being one of the few to actually accept it, she states that it's ironically a bad idea with the rest also agreeing as well considering the reputation for having teachers murdering students.

Prism :"Like seriously? Why this place out of all schools?"
Robert :"That's what I've been questioning about. However, I guess it's also an opportunity for you guys to pummel any of the teachers if any of them attempted to kill anyone. *sighs* Only if Miss Grace and Blond Blazer didn't insist we have the party at that place alongside majority of the schools here......."
Flambae :"Guess that's a skill issue, but hey-! At least we can punch some teachers!"
Coupe :"*uses the cage bars to sharpen her blades* True...... but we can only do that if we do catch them being a threat."
Punch Up :"Yeah!.... wait a damn minute- Coupe why are you inna cage?"
Coupe :"You know how I almost executed you people? Yeah, that's why I'm inside here."

The Z team now can spread out and are advised not to do self-sabotaging or any hazardous dangers, Golem confirming for everyone as they now split with Punch Up accompanying Coupe. Sonar sighed as he decides to go find some toons to help, seeing a comically diverse amount if toons entering in with the students of the school being normal while the other students from different schools all nervous as they entered in.

Sonar checked the list of what he needs to do to help, taking out a piece of paper with notes written by Blonde Blazer which are fortunately understandable.

Sonar :"Okay so....... 'herd the students and other teachers to where Malelova will stay and guide them' okay easy..... 'check for any lost toons.' Peace of cake........ 'report any suspicious activity'-"
??? :"Hey Bat boy, where the hell you from?"
Sonar :"What the-? A...... fox and a goose?"

Puzzled, Sonar saw two middle-school kids with one being a plump tomboy anthro fox with a southern valley accent while the other is a skinny anthro goose with a speech disorder both wearing a monochrome baseballer outfit and a purple royal outfit respectively. Sonar shrugged as he decides to casually introduce himself though appropriately since he is talking to kids of course, making the anthro fox roll her eyes as she comments on Sonar looked boring.

Sonar :"Well ain't you rude? But y'know what, you win. It is quite out of place to be honest and since you're kids, you're at insulting without the uses of curses."
Anthro Fox :"True. The names Foxy Loxy, my pal with me is Goosey Loosey. And before you comment, Goosey is aware how stupid it is."
Goosey:"*Honks in agreement and embarrassment*"

Sonar stiffled his chuckle as he ends up becoming friendly acquaintances with Foxy Loxy, both ending up chattering as he proceeds to do his work with the two kids of Oakley Oaks school. Malelova noticed the conversations from afar and was surprised that Sonar had quickly made friends with some of the toons here, ready on guiding everyone around as Invisigal was serious on patrolling and going invisible at times which disturbed some of them with how close she is to some without warning.

However, as more toons were all coming in with some of the toon groups to also be volunteers like the Z Team, none of the Z team had realised a hazardous trio hidden among all for they are ones they don't suspect. Following the food-related ultimate students, Hiyoko and Craftycorn were happily chatting to each other as Zip was singing a pirate song while carrying her brother Chip though had hidden motives.

From afar, the Smiling Critters and the Nightmare Critters(who were in a cage and forced to come along) saw Craftycorn enjoying the company of toons they haven't seen before with Dogday happy that Craftycorn seemed to open up to new toons while Baba Chops downplayed that Crafty wanted to replace them, earning a slap from Hoppy Hopscotch.

Picky Piggy was sharing the special candycorn with Maggie Mako, Touille and Allister Alligator, asking if anyone wants a bite with Bobby Bearhug being the only one to accept while the rest declined positively even if the toys back at Playtime Co are all enjoying it after days of meat and only meat.

While Sonar and Foxy Loxy were helping to herd the students and assist everyone with Goosey adding in her support, the two witnessed two origami sapphire butterflies flying towards them and landing on their faces before comically dropping on them before Foxy can even swat one off. The two picked the origamis up and saw two bottles meant for two of them each, the written words being "Drink me".

The two looked at each other with Sonar deciding to drink first and taste the potion, realising that it tasted florally before telling Foxy that it's surprisingly "safe"...... or at least safe for regular consumption. Foxy followed along and felt no changes at all. Wondering why it was even sent to them, the duo decide to do their usual activities though joked around as Goosey is roped into the conversation.

Meanwhile, Ruby was with Skell as they both wore their individual costumes. They were heading to the library due to the students having a special pass on not needing to be toured around when Invisigal appeared out of nowhere before rummaging through the two as to check for any suspicious objects. Skell growled as Ruby questioned the z team member, only for an argument to be ignited with Skell backing Ruby up.

From afar, Craftycorn noticed the situation happening from afar as Hiyoko and Zip (after Chip was given to Miss Sasha with the special candycorn) went their separate ways for their own plans before going as well to give early candy to other toons ranging from an extremely large pig middle scholar to a group consisting of a buff high scholar of martial arts, another high scholar though is more athletic in the lean category, and finally one whose still the same and is more similar to the latter though is the sole male.

Craftycorn finally went over to the conflict and changed her expression as she butts in and asks why are they fighting, hearing overlapping complaints.

Skell :"This overly nosy edgy wannabe whose a failure of the emo community was being overly touchy even as a patrol volunteer!"
Invisgal :"I'm trying to ensure that no suspicious activity is taking place!"
Skell :"IF SO THEN- DO YOUR JOB PROPERLY HOE!"
Invisigal :"FUCK YOU!"
Skell :"FUCK YOU!"
Ruby :"Oh gosh..... random unicorn thing..... please find a way to solve the conflict! As long as it won't further anger them......"

Craftycorn complied as she took a small amount of the special candy out, immediately shoving it in both of their mouths as the arguing duo had their jaws widened larger as an attempt to hurl insults to each other.

Surprisingly, it was enough to calm both of them down and end the argument but the tension still lingered as Invisgal now finally leaves while still chewing. The last thing Ruby saw was Invisgal pointing a "peace" sign at her eyes before directing her fingers at them with a push of the air before the figure went invisible.

Skell chewed with a grumble before swallowing the candy, thanking Craftycorn for solving the situation though inconveniently. The plush nodded before telling the two that they can head to the cafeteria since that's where the party is about to start.

Ruby took it to consideration but added in of her plans with Skell to Craftycorn, causing the plush to accept though is heavily disappointed for some reason at least in Ruby's view. Nonetheless, they end up separating their own ways though Skell had a strange suspicion upon Crafty's methods, seeing how the similar more brighter colored critters with large mouths like her act and felt there is an agenda not many note about.

In a special room that is heavily secluded for a reason, Miss Bloomie was staring at her phone and seemed paranoid about something while Oliver has 🔺️lice nuzzle up on him. Bursting through the door was Edward who announced his arrival dramatically before being gently swatted by Mister Compass for being too "dramatic". Miss Thavel followed behind as she and Miss Circle both pulled the cage cart of the Nightmare Critters.

They wanted to make a secret horrific "prank" as to make this Halloween more memorable, unaware of the other factors at play as Miss Circle singlehandedly pryed the bars open to release the Nightmare Critters while Mister Compass finds it surprisingly easy that the Smiling Critters were "that dumb" in lending them their essential teammates.

They started to discuss their plans with Simon invested and attempting to take the lead, challenged by Miss Circle herself, Rabie Baby told everyone that Zip will be coming in soon though gossips how she seems to be allies with a particular "unicorn" which made the group wonder if it's actually pretending or deadpan serious.

Poe searched around and realised that Junko Enoshima is not here alongside Mukuro, asking what had happened to them since they were also apart of it as well.

Icky :"Do you think they find our idea boring?"
Allister :"Not really *yawns*, our idea is too interesting for her. Plus we share a special group chat and she had messaged that she liked it."
Oliver :"Yo Miss Bloomie, since you seem to be tapping on your phone quite often. Why don't you contact her?"
Miss Bloomie :"I am actually contacting her. However, all I ever got was nothing. Got 430 ignored messages and calls combined!"
🔺️Lice :"430 MISSED CALLS AND MESSAGES?! Now what in the oblivion caused that? Can you try to call her again?"

Miss Bloomie shrugged and decided to contact Junko again, the cruel group waiting as they anticipated at least a single response from her..........

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At Junko's home where her room is, all glamorous yet somehow so dull with both cruelty and life, the bed was messily scattered and dried blood stained the silk extravagant carpets as Mukuro's body laid decaying on the floor.

The bugs slowly feasted on the corpse of Junko's sister, especially the busted cap as ringtone of Junko's phone rang endlessly in desperate for a response.

Claw marks and far more blood stains were littered all over the room as the scent of Oshima sakura nectar contrasted with the coppery stench, the ghostly shrieks of being mauled alive while being kidnapped lingering.

With another call ignored, Miss Bloomie sighed as she ends the call and explained the bad news that Junko has not responded. At the same time, Zip had finally arrived though pondered what caused all the frustrated gloom in all of them.

Oliver explained everything to Zip which "surprised" her at the sudden disappearance of Junko as the rest explained their confusion on what could've happened to her. Nevertheless, the group were forced to continue and restrategise their plans without Junko as Zip feeds 🔺️lice some Candycorn though with the help of Oliver.

While the beginning party was continuing, Komaru naegi was searching around for her brother upon getting lost during the tour. She attempted to ask any of the students and volunteers if they had seen her brother to no avail.

Entering the cafeteria, Komaru continously searched for her brother when she accidentally bumped into Sonar and Foxy Loxy before heavily apologising. Sonar forgives Komaru as the latter explained how she was looking for her brother before showing a poorly drawn picture of him.

As the trio checked the picture, Goosey decided to check from afar by going up on top of Foxy's shoulders as to observe around. Upon finding the familiar spiky hair and ahoge, Goosey honked as she used her arm to swing as a way of saying "follow my direction" which made the trio now guide Komaru to the table where toon students and staff were consuming the pot of unusually sweet soup.

While watching the consuming group from afar, Hiyoko was putting on an intricate yokai-costume and had her fans ready for her performance. However, she noticed that there were toons sneaking and had a similar goal though a different method, frustrating her as she wonders what's up with them.

Soon, Zip arrives and notices Hiyoko's sudden annoyance. Knowing what Hiyoko had witnessed, Zip sighed as she decides to explain what is happening.

Zip :"Sorry Hiyoko, those obnoxious toons wanted to do a 'prank' that is being attempting to murder the students and give them nightmares."
Hiyoko :"Wow, they call that a prank? Lame........"
Zip :"Yeah, but hey, I did give us some advantages.I scheduled the ambush to be more earlier than your performance but still near enough to get it started. The gap is estimated to be 12 minutes or above so we still have enough time to prepare everything but still are earlier enough to interrupt. Miss Grace actually isn't absent from afar."
Hiyoko :"Huh...... I like your idea. Maybe we can even make a better 'prank' than those dimwits."

Zip and Hiyoko snickered as Craftycorn had finally arrived so that they could all go at the backstage to do their preparations, having everything else intact.

Back with Komaru, she squealed when she saw Makoto Naegi amongst the crowd before hugging him as he was snacking on the meals unknowingly tainted by special candy. Sonar, Foxy Loxy, and Goosey were proud of helping somebody as Goosey treats herself with a celebratory snack.

However, the joy and satisfaction didn't last long as the ones "pranking" everyone started to pop out if nowhere and attempted to slash the toons here. One of the Smiling Critters noticed the Nightmare Critters before scolding his own kind.

Bubba Bubbaphant :"Damnit Bobby! You shouldn't have given the cage to those papery humans!"
Bobby :"I didn't know they'd be evil......"
Miss Circle :"Sucks to be you I guess...... but now it is time for you to-"
??? :"Hold it right there...... You had promised me that you WON'T be killing the invitees."

All eyes fall on the principal, Miss Grace as she sternly approaches the group. 🔺️lice groans at the inappropriate timing and complains that they should've used Junko's planned timing rather than Zip's newly suggested one.

Miss Thavel :"Ugh...... Miss Grace. What a ✨️Bitch✨️....."
🔺️lice :"I knew we should've used Junko's original timing! Zip's suggested one made us attack too early!"
Miss Grace :"Enough with the complaints, you toons shall be punished for what I assume to be is attempted murder and false advertising as a prank."

The group growled in frustration as the Z Team automatically had their powers ready in case anything hazardous goes wrong, a cold argument currently only appearing as 🔺️lice confronts the principal due to being the most feared of them all.

A fight was prone to happen, everyone knew it from their very guts. Some toons were eating as they waited for the huge battle to happen, some of the Z-team having prepared themselves for this very moment.

Mr Demi tried to settle the peace considering that there are still toons in here, only prolonging the cold argument as insults attempt to pierce through each other.

However, Baba yelled out to 🔺️lice to "JUST KILL HER ALREADY!" out of severe impatience. 🔺️lice groaned before starting up her attack, powers now charging up against each other.

Miss Emily and Miss Sasha were heavily prepared to warn everyone to get away as Skell and Ruby had just recently arrived in utter confusion. 🔺️lice was about to pierce through Miss Grace, grinning madly as a way to finally seal the fate.

The gentle strumming of the tonkori echoes through the boiling tension and war, extinguishing the hatred with confusion as Mahiru was shocked that Hiyoko chose to do her performance in the middle of a upcoming war.

The curtains unfold, revealing not only Hiyoko in one looks like a mix between an uwabami-inspired outfit with a more lengthy kimono, a futakuchi-styled accessories mixed with other elements, and finally a tiny amount of spider-related elements that somehow still made it look more authentic rather than a strange clash of styles; but also the props which shocked everyone at the meer sight of them.

There was puppeteered skeletons and preserved rotting corpses holding traditional Japanese instruments, each string attached to an important joint that allows a certain tune to be played. Behind the scenes, Zip was controlling the mechanics while Craftycorn was awaiting for her arrival as she changed her outfit from an abstract painting to a kotobuki. An ironic animal whose of good luck, used as to perform bad luck.

Hiyoko first started with an elegant "blooming", fluttering the fans in her hands as she began the simple yet practiced professional performances. Though there was some obvious disappointment, some wanting to do the fight early without giving the performance time to finish, Miss Thavel told everyone that there seems to be something up with the performance by the way Hiyoko is staring at each and everyone of them while heavily unbothered by the scenery around the traditional dancer.

Comments and gossips were made as the Smiling Critters had noticed their missing friend with Catnap being just as puzzled since Crafty almost never leaves the group unless personal stuff, the students of class 77-B wondered what was up with the situation unfolding.

Soon, as the performance was about to reach its climax, Craftycorn bursted out though almost unrecognizable if it weren't for Hoppy's observant eye that it was really her. Craftycorn was holding a strange item that some were familiar with as Hiyoko started to do rather extreme moves that would even concern a professional dancer the more the music got even more intense.

Finally, Craftycorn tossed the dj booth to Hiyoko who managed to catch it on time before playing an unfamiliar tune that caused the corpse musicians to finally be dropped literally.

That was the moment of the VTC now taking over school as those who had ate the tainted food and special candy now started clutching their heads from the scrambling of their own heads and all suddenly turned aggressive.

Hiyoko, Craftycorn and Zip finally all came together as they cackled at the infection now taking its place as 🔺️lice and 3 of the Nightmare Critters started attacking their own teammates while semi-sentient, piercing through the guts of their own allies as the rest started to pounce on the non-infected much to everyone's dismay.

Sonar and Foxy Loxy watched in horror as they witnessed Goosey rapidly losing control before pecking brash on Foxy's neck, in which Foxy Loxy managed to use a plate on time as to block the otherwise lethal slash.

Sonar would've fought but considering how he has no idea how the ravers worked, he was forced to flee as he snatched Foxy Loxy away to safety with both of them crashing against a window and fly off to escape even more threats.

Komaru managed to dodge a slash from a raver which tripped on the table but was horrified to see her brother clutching at the table while clenching his head hard enough to squash it, hearing cackling noises which comes to show that saving her brother is unfortunately futile.

Tears in her eyes leaked and ran across her face as she now needs to escape out of this horrendous school, Komaru having to escape by herself as she attempts to use the emergency microphone as to knock back the ravers from getting close to her or any survivor still with her.

It immediately was useless seeing how it was treated like a wind, causing Komaru now needing to use more melee weapons like a dropped handcrafted staff which were flimsy from her lack of experience and constant paranoia of staying alive.

Meanwhile, Ruby was trying to lead Skell to safety as the latter clutched his head and attempted to use scraps of tissue to plug his ears as to slow down the infection.

Ruby :"Skell! We need to hide!"
Skell :"Ru-Ruby...... I don't feel good......."
Ruby :"We can try to find medicine for this! Just stay longer alright?"
Skell :"RUBY!"

Skell quickly pushed Ruby out of the way before raver!Invisigal could maul the robot, quickly ending it with a crunch and rip to the throat as the other ravers had noticed Skell's "betrayal" before now chasing after him.

Skell :"RUBY, FIND SHELTER!"
Ruby :"But Skell-!"
Skell :"JUST GO!"

Ruby could only stare as she witnesses Skell leave, now having to go find shelter as she suddenly overhears the squelching of flesh being teared and the familiar screams of agony that she knew all too well.

Ruby soon hyperventilated through her systems and quickly rushed into a room where it is most safe, now needing to find a way to not get brutally mauled by whatever she is seeing.

She checked around the place in hopes of anything, rummaging to scavenge a metal ruler when a goldfish raver had popped out of the vents and attempted to mutilate her.

Ruby swatted the raver by the sides where the metal ruler edge is, causing the raver to crash onto the ground. She checked it to realise the eyes and forcefully remove the reverse helmet of the raver, spilling water everywhere which made Ruby glad that she had a waterproof upgrade from last month before now taking the raver and subduing him tightly, petting the fish as Ruby did some quick scans as to steal and borrow the traits.

Ruby :"I-i'm sorry little fish..... I had to do this for my survival...."

In desperate measures after successful scanning, Ruby had her artificial jaws pop out of the screen before rapidly gnarling on where the gills are located as to force herself to becoming a savage. It disgusts her, but she knew she needed to use trickery for now as the Ravers bursted in and had falsely assumed her as one of their own.

Ruby sighed in relief as the Ravers joined in with her feast as she now has to find a way to survive the school with zombie-like beings that are almost reminiscent of her old allies and fellow students.........

Meanwhile, Hoppy had gotten herself lost after the Smiling Critters, Nightmare Critters and the Z Team fell victim to the ravers and mistaking followed a group of strangers that lead themselves to a dead end unknowingly.

In the security room, Miss Grace had slammed her fist on a button after tinkering and pressing specific buttons as to quickly cause a lockdown much to everyone's horror considering that there were still other non-infecteds in the school who then now fallen victim to the ravers that have catched up on them.

Miss Sasha argued to Miss Grace about it much to the Principal's dismay as she tried to reason with them, her sanity starting to slip from desperation as to prevent a spread that has already been inflicted unknowingly. Miss Emily watches through the security screens and witnesses the murderous teachers trio alongside Edward and Oliver, being teared to the very bone by the ravers but especially 🔺️lice.

Miss Sasha :"PRINCIPAL GRACE! There are still toons that aren't even halfway out yet including ourselves!"
Miss Grace :"THEN WHY DID YOU FOLLOW ME?!"
Miss Emily :"W-we thought you were guiding the way out......."
Miss Grace :"DAMNIT! In the case of an emergency, DON'T FOLLOW ME!"
Miss Sasha :"Oh so NOW you had to say it!"

Miss Grace and Miss Sasha end up arguing the whole time which caused Hoppy having to take over to calm the kids down while Miss Emily tried to find solutions as to try to break the fight again.

Unfortunately, a hallucinatory sleeping gas filled the security room which caused everyone to suddenly feel weak yet also more violent with the hallucinations causing all of them to act brashly. Hoppy realised whose gas is this upon recognizing the scent of jasmine before trying to overpower it with her peppermint breath as an attempt to keep herself and everyone else awake, each falling after another.

Soon, Hoppy was heavily worn off and fallen as her eyes groggingly started to close down. The last thing she saw as her vision blurs is the sight of her own ally going up towards her, Crafty kneeling on one leg as she mockingly waves at Hoppy before the latter finally passes out.

Soon Zip and Hiyoko entered in with stolen gas masks, Zip now going over to the controls as to activate the vents as to get rid of the gas after confirming that everyone is at least unconscious. The gas concentration slowly lowered itself until it is breathable enough to not go under the effects, making Hiyoko sigh in relief before taking off her mask as she commented how difficult it was to breathe in it especially with all that make up.

Zip simply laughed at Hiyoko who rolled her eyes at the mockery before Craftycorn decided to interrupt as to question on what shall they do with the unconscious, already calling dibs on Hoppy.

Craftycorn :"So uh...... what do we do with those toons over here? I already decided that Hoppy, that is the green plush rabbit with a mouth like mine, will be a contestant like Junko for the game that you have suggested."
Hiyoko :"Hmmm...... I guess we could give the artsy one with numerous kids to Baby since his controlling a parade float and has an insufficient amount of toons. For other two, I guess Zip can have them to power up and distort the school."
Zip :"Great with the decision! Now I will go call Shep since they have teleporting powers after tricking multiple of the entire galaxy and somehow becoming the new ruler of the End city, don't ask how."
Hiyoko :"Hopefully they can help the two of us out of here even before the place renovates. Right now we just have to pack everything up and rally the ravers."

The trio then soon got to work as to tie the unconscious up alongside the still-alive, still thinking of their own future as they awaited for many instructions made by each of them respectively.

Meanwhile, Sonar and Foxy Loxy had been flying forever but crashed at a safe spot where there is even more grass. The two were puzzled as they saw that their no longer near the school, relieved but are both terrified at what has their world become.

Sonar :"That was a close one...... ugh...... wish I could've done something as a hero rather than fly away....."
Foxy Loxy :"To be fair, we don't know how these zombie-like creatures work..... especially with how aggressive and unpredictable they are."
Sonar :"So what do we do then?"
Foxy Loxy :"I guess survive this strange scary world."

The two roamed around in hopes of finding something very important for their survival, hopefully weapons of any kind or just food.

However, they both suddenly hear a strange voice and were puzzled by who had said that. The Sapphire Crystalline chuckled again and decided to fool around with them as to taunt them a bit much to their annoyance especially since they had just survived a disaster.

Sapphire Crystalline :"Lalala lala~ Hello Foxy Loxy and the Sonar roller!"
Sonar :"W-who the hell are you?! SHOW YOURSELF!"
Foxy Loxy :"How do you even know our names?!"
Sapphire Crystalline :"Why my Mistress told me to, she's a false idol by the way."
Foxy Loxy :"Can you at least show yourself dumbass?"
Sapphire Crystalline :"Oh no, I actually can't do that cause...... I'm actually in your head so I'm a talking voice."

Sonar and Foxy Loxy groaned as the crystalline revealed themself though minorly, at least glad that it decided to finally stop tormenting them as the crystalline explained why they were chosen and the requirements.

While hearing the non-stop yapping of the crystalline, Foxy broke the conversation as to understand why are they chosen specifically?

Foxy Loxy :"Like why us though? Doesn't this false idol of yours have better toons to choose?"
Sapphire Crystalline :"Well, the false idol saw potential in you two and realised her missed opportunities. Plus, you aren't the only two to be chosen. There was supposed to be 4 more that I had sent the potions to but they probably got their chances stolen or that they aren't aware of it. They consist of another human, a cobra, some cat monster, and finally a hyena."
Sonar :"Wait so does that mean-"
Sapphire Crystalline :"Yes, I'm the one who sent those papery butterflies and made you drink the potion so I could talk to you."

Sonar and Foxy Loxy stared at the air awkwardly before the crystalline tells them that she'll be sending them all to Fluttershy as the latter is the only one aware of the Serpent's plans.

The two both gulped as they followed the directions the crystalline gave out, wondering what fate awaits them as the crystalline decided to talk about the VTC much to their disdain.

Chapter Text

In a train leading to the Nightmare Night festival in Ponyville, two figures wearing the costumes of a rogue and a undead archeologist respectively were awaiting their destination. Ophion sighed as the anthro cobra was taken by the anthro Ankylosaurus of Critter Bay's museum before deciding to have a conversation to discuss this.

Ophion :"Meteor, why did you have to bring me out of all the villagers in Critter Bay? You know you could've picked Boggles or anyone really?"
Meteor :"Ah..... s-sorry Ophion. The only reason I selected you is so that........ you could see shiny stuff and for me selfishly, manage to collect me from not getting lost. I only got two tickets and I can be scatterbrain sometimes so...... yeah......"
Ophion :"Well that's surprisingly honest."
Meteor :"Well I don't like lying and had to do 'proper' thinking, or at least that's what Astra said? No I think it's Armelle.... no I think it's actually Alderbrand."

Ophion slightly chuckles at Meteor's guessing before looking out the window to see that their getting near, now going to pack his stuff as Meteor manages to guess who it was. The two end up dropping off once the train reached the station and headed out.

After some lingering due to having to deal with more bypasses, the two manage to enter in and witness alot of toons coming in but the huge chunk of majority are equines. Unicorns, Earth Ponies, and Pegasus...... a whole rainbow of them.

Ophion was impressed by the sights and decides to rummage through his bag just to take a few pictures of the more extravagant parts of the sweet pumpkin bloom lingering in the spooky atmosphere. Apple Bopping, creatively made and regular costumes....... Ophion was impressed by seeing such sights which made him partially jealous by how extreme and festive it is compared at home.

He turned to look at Meteor, only to realise that the curator is gone and the only sight from afar that he can see from his only good eye is a tail hazardously swishing in the crowd which some got hit in the progress while others managed to dodge.

Facepalming, Ophion sprinted in needing to find the curator or else more problems would occur during the festival. He swished through the crowd and called out for Meteor as he attempted to search for the Ankylosaurus, unaware that another chase is happening that is also dedicated to him.

As Ophion went from Asia to Africa during the entire festival, apologising rashly though non-maliciously whenever he accidentally bumps into someone though expected one to not take it kindly, a sapphire paper butterfly was zooming in while holding an acrylic bottle of the potion which sliced with no remorse through the crowd.

Paper-cutting through toons of all kinds, the sapphire foil sped up and was getting close to Ophion as he also gets lost as well when- CROAK!

A frog mistakingly ate the sapphire butterfly and devoured it, only for the frog to explode within 3 seconds as both got destroyed. A traumatized earth filly wearing a ranger costume stared at the explosion aftermath before crying out for their mother out of pure horrification.

Ophion groaned as he realised he had lost sight of Meteor, glad that Meteor made the right choice choosing him rather than anyone else as he ventures the places out through background remembrance of where Meteor would most likely be.

Meanwhile, Pinkie Pie had a huge crowd of toons almost huddling together as she performed crazy tricks while some buskers either performed as well or told stories of Nightmare Moon. Shining Armour was with his sister Twilight and his daughter Flurry Heart watching from afar as he comments on how wonderful the festival is.

Twilight agrees as well though she randomly gained a thought on the incident where Fluttershy and other toons that Fluttershy seemed to be fond on nowadays. Discord, Thorax and a few others seemed to be acting weird and unresponsive nowadays which worries Twilight on that fact.

Twilight was about to say her thoughts to Shining Armour when Fluttershy greeted both of them calmly with a wave of her wing, the pegasus appearing in front of the unicorn and alicorns respectively.

Fluttershy asked if she can "borrow" Twilight for a while, Shining Armour accepting as he told them not to stray too far while Flurry attempted to reach out for them. Fluttershy gave a simple smile as she pats Flurry gently on the head, Flurry suddenly tearing up but puts up a laugh much to her interest. Soon, the two elements of harmony departed into an alley of PonyVille far from the public.

Fluttershy :"So Twilight....., how are our friends doing?"
Twilight :"Why their doing great! Spike and Pinkie Pie enjoyed your candy very much alongside Rarity and Apple Jack!"
Fluttershy :"What about Rainbow Dash?"
Twilight :"Oh her? She actually left to accompany Scootaloo and her aunts to this place called 'Fazbear Mega PizzaPlex' which sounds interesting."
Fluttershy :"Fazbear Mega PizzaPlex...... hmm, I know a friend who currently resides in here. Her name is Mangle and she's a wonderful toon, though she lives in the undercity with the rest of the other animatronics."
Twilight :"That sounds great. Though...... I've been meaning to ask you this."
Fluttershy :"The floor is yours."

Twilight listed off the sudden case of disappearances which caused Fluttershy to have her nerves popping through of her head but maintained a calm demeanor. The sudden disappearances of Discord and Thorax alongside the unsolved murder cases of Sunset shimmer and Starlight........ Twilight couldn't help but feel that one last incident would occur during this day.

Fluttershy reassured Twilight while still keeping her usual quiet tone, smiling along the way which made Twilight relieved.

Twilight:"You know Fluttershy? Maybe this is all apart of some crazy fiasco."
Fluttershy :"I'm very aware of that, oh those poor beings....."
Twilight :"Besides uh...... why did you bring me here at all?"
Fluttershy :"Oh, I actually wanted to give you a gift. Just wait a second."

Fluttershy had her wing rummage through her bat costume's pockets as she picks out a certain item. Before Twilight can react however, Fluttershy instantly placed her hoof on her friend's shoulder before having her wing pierce through the jugular vein, injecting the paralyzing yet non-lethal venom inside before causing Twilight to instantly pass out.

Fluttershy chuckled as she whistles her raver-infected animals to collect Twilight's body as she has plans on what to do with it and the rest who she'll get her hooves on later.

Ophion continued traveling through the bustling crowd when he managed to move away on time unknowingly as two toons crash landed after a rodeo just an inch away from him, shocking him as the two humans picked themselves. They consist of both white people with one of them being a girl with a magenta beanie with brown hair wearing a flimsy made saucy cat costume while the other with a Dark ribena purple hair and in a half-cow costume on the bottom. The two teens picked themselves up as Ophion asked if any of them are okay, clearly frustrated by their recklessness despite having just met them.

Ophion :"Jesus....... can you two be careful? I don't know where the fuck you came from but don't ever do that again."
Randy :"*plucks own face out of the ground* Oof! *Notices Ophion before flicking his own hand at the air* Ah its fine, but we'll keep in touch cobra man. We just got flung by some rodeo ride."
Megan :"*muffled by the floor* Uh.... Randy?"
Randy :"Whoops, gotta help Meg. The name's Randy by the way."

Ophion sighed as he assists the two up while introducing himself hesistantly, frustrated as he questions their choices on riding a rodeo powerful enough to sent them flying to New York.

Ophion :"I know this is probably fine by you as it's adventure and all but don't you ever think that this can seriously paralyze you or something?"
*Megan and Randy both looked at each other before back at Ophion.*
Megan :"*whispers to Randy* Should we tell him?"
Randy :"*nods before eyeing at Ophion* Hey come here, come here."
Ophion :"?"
Randy :"We are very...... VERY...... stupid."

Ophion stared dumbfounded at the two teens as they gave dumb looking smirks at him, one of them deciding to take a short break just to scratch an ear pimple from the behind.

Ophion facepalmed himself as he decides to ask if any of the two had seen a grey Ankylosaurus in an undead archeologist costume. Megan piped up as she realises that she last saw him interacting with some powerful looking alicorns and that everyone else is probably too afraid from what she can tell, to tell Meteor that his talking to literal queens and princesses.

After Meg further provided directions, Ophion thanked the two teens before an anthro purple long-eared goat panted in relief before scolding the two teens as they picked them up. Soon Ophion continued his way as to find Meteor.

At the outdoor dj, some toons were enjoying it as well as they danced along to the music being played. Stan and Wendy were having the time of their life with the Simpsons as Wendy went to go compliment Lisa as a thanks while dancing in their costumes.

Wendy :"Thanks Lisa for having your family also bring us along, you really are a decent family."
Lisa :"No problem! We all wanted to be here as well. Glad that I can make this playdate with you and Stan worth it."
Stan :"Sorry to bother you two but have you tried the candy out? I haven't tried it yet but I'm willing to hear you out."
Wendy :"Sure!"
Lisa :"Eh..... I'll pass on that one. I'm a vegan remember?"

Stan understood Lisa's concern and was about to proceed to take Wendy with him when Bart purposefully stole Stan's mask much to the trio's frustration as they scorn at him and try to get it back.

Meanwhile, as the party was still going, DJ Pon-3 was still remixing as always but was kidnapped by some rogue critters as to be immediately kicked out of the stage. The partygoers ended up realising this upon realising the lack of scratch tunes in the music as Fluttershy now randomly takes up the stage and has her DJ booth out, apologising for the inconveniences.

Before Fluttershy can play her tunes however, Princess Cadance stopped her as to question what is Fluttershy doing here upon remembering her as a bit shy and "stage-phobic". Fluttershy excuses that she wanted to face her fears for now which still drove Princess Cadance to even more suspicions.

Getting impatient from every question, Fluttershy starts her music immediately and had instantly started the infestation activation. Princess Cadance would have scolded longer but noticed a chunk of toons all suddenly clutching their heads.

Wendy managed to snatch the mask back but witnessed Bart now clutching his head as a strange melody started playing through the atmosphere, Stan questioning it as Lisa went to Bart's side as to wonder what had caused all this?

To make manners worse, Fluttershy did a repeating whistle which was a way to call the ravers already infected out to cull the uninfected. Princess Cadance watched it crumble before her very eyes as she now clutches her head, now needing to do something before whatever is trying to take over her succeeds in doing so. She overheard the soft yet cruel chuckles of Fluttershy as she continues her twisted melody.

Meanwhile for Ophion, he was still searching for Meteor through the crowd when he witnessed a mass head clutch all over the toons. Frightened by what any of this could mean, Ophion became even more determined and frantic in needing to find Meteor to the point where he had to shout out the Ankylosaurus's name.

Ophion dug further into the crowd but now has to avoid being trampled as an entire stampede of toons all ran across the paths, now finally encountering his first knowledge of a raver during the middle of the search as a unicorn filly attempted to pounce on him. His tail luckily swatted the raver out of the way before now needing to be more cautious especially since Ophion only has one eye to see.

Passing by numerous panicked crowds, Megan and Randy tried to fend off the ravers who were mutilating and mauling the uninfected as Billie tried to collect every survivor possible.

Billie noticed the three kids also running for their lives with no proper experience and tried to call out for them. The trio made the first move but Wendy managed to push her friend's out of the way when a dragonling raver was about to pounce on them but only caught her instead.

Wendy screeched as she saw the purple green dragon about to blast at her before punching him square in the face. Finally, Wendy knocked the dragon out cold as she and her two friends were relieved they were saved as they followed Billie and the other escapees.

Ophion kept running around as to desperately find Meteor, his heart beating faster every second before he had managed to have finally found the Ankylosaurus hiding behind a statue as the two princesses of Equestria had also fallen victim to it, the fearless overriding their own morality as they devoured mindlessly.

Ophion quickly yanked Meteor out of his hiding spot and they both attempt to sprint out of here, making sharp turns where Meteor's tail accidentally strikes the ravers about to pounce on them away.

Striking through the ravers, Ophion wondered where to go with a groan as he uses his functional prop knife in slicing away the ravers when he noticed a yak raver trampling and crushing everyone, gaining a dim-witted yet survivable idea as he throws Meteor on top of the Yak before jumping on himself.

Ophion :"Hold on tight to me Meteor! We'll try to get out of here!"
Meteor :"Hopefully you'll do!"
Raver!Yak :"GET....... OFF OF ME!!!!"
Ophion :"Heads UP!!!"

The yak raver bucked wildly and trampled the other ravers as it attempted to get the two off, Ophion pulling at the fur as a way to steer the beast to where they need to be.

Meteor clenched onto Ophion's costume tight until they were at a designated spot where the Yak can throw away, a place where there is a lack of ravers around.

The two were flung out and were about to hit the ground with Ophion well prepared but Meteor still spinning in his launch, only to then be captured by a lavender and baby blue aura that gently placed them back down on the ground, hearing the giggling of a baby alicorn trying her best not to cry as she gets cradled by a literally yellow skinned human who was shocked by what she has witnessed.

Shining Armour asked if any of the two are okay, both confirming that they are much to his relief. The prince-king told everyone to follow him to safety, having everyone bid to his advice before following his directions.

Randy greeted Ophion and comments how his glad to see Ophion managing to save his own friend, Ophion tsking as Billie tells them that they need to focus more on following the evacuation.

As the toons were about to go into more dead ends, Princess Cadance managed to arrive but was badly infected as she tries to maintain control of her own self. Shining Armour and Flurry Heart were distraughted as Flurry Heart started to cry, wailing to the point where the sound waves almost travelled to shatter almost all brittle items.

Shining Armour :"Cadance! Oh Celestia no......."
Princess Cadance :"I know..... I'm badly infected.... but I need you to go without me......"
Shining Armour :"I-i will b-but.......Wh-who did this to you and what caused the Ponies and other toons to be like this?"
Princess Cadance :"Fluttershy introduced a tune that corrupted minds, however, I believe the sweets are also in play since they had randomly just appeared."
Shining Armour :"F-fluttershy? I thought she...... no......."

Shining Armour was in tears as Princess Cadance hugged her husband, now turning to Flurry Heart who held her hooves up in desperation as to cling to her. However Princess Cadance knew that she'll be a hazard eventually so she gave her last words to ensure Flurry Heart grows safely.

Princess Cadance :"Flurry Heart..... my dear daughter...... use your magic to protect everyone and your father. Teleport them to somewhere safe, don't worry about mama alright? I don't have much sentience to live but go without me."

Flurry Heart teared up as she now grows an aura large enough to contain the survivors of Equestria. At the same time, Princess Cadance lets go of Shining Armour before using her remaining sentience to hold the ravers out through her magic.

The toons had all started holding each other as to ensure no one gets left behind, Ophion holding Meteor and Lisa when he noticed that Shining Armour is left. With a precise strike, Ophion used his tail to wrap around the leg of the prince on time and tighten it before the teleportation now has succeeded.

The survivors were all gone and are now going to an area that will ensure their safety. Princess cadance knew that they will be well off before her sentience now corroded and a raver version of her takes control, neighing into the moonlight enough to sent the brave bowing.

The survivors were then all dropped off onto a strange land which felt unfamiliar for the trees and flowers don't look the same as anywhere else after the teleportation.

Since a heavy amount of survivors were present that caused an equally heavy amount of mana to teleport, Flurry Heart yawned before falling asleep. The toons noticed alot of anthro animals in similar clothing all gathering around them with some daring though cowardly throwing poppy flowers at them as if wanting to see how they would react.

Finally, an anthro sheep that was the most extravagant due to being the only one with a cloak cape and a sentient crown; arrived and noticed the toons before immediately giving a helping hand. The sheep introduced themself as Lambert though reveals the other alias as the Lamb and extra, wondering if any of them would like to join his cult.

Shining Armour politely declines for everyone much to Lambert's disappointment but tells the Lamb that they do need a place to stay since their original homes are probably trashed by now.

Lambert nods with interest and accepts the offer, now having themself and the other cultists help to tour everyone along. Surprisingly, some of the survivors immediately were invested in the scenery upon seeing how lively it is alongside breath-taking.

Meteor squealed as he decides to check in and write down so many new things he had laid his eyes upon alongside the the history and what not, concerning everyone in here including Lambert. Ophion just shrugged and decided to explore within the cult's camp barrier.

Ophion travelled along and whistled strainly at the sight of the torture devices for "rehabilitation", noticing an elderly hyena having just came out of her tent and is strained. He observed that the hyena was quite muscular for an old lady and that she two gouged stitched eye-sockets, feeling pitiful for her as he went over to her.

Ophion :"Excuse me..... ma'am, is everything alright?"
Hyena :"Huh..... your voice is partially new. You must be new around here?"
Ophion :"Uh yeah."
Hyena :"That explains it. Also, yes, I am alright. I understand you mentioned that because of my lack of eyes though this is a long time ago and by of a cruel bishop."

Ophion nods in understanding before learning that hyena is named Hagar. They decided to bond over a few shared interests and sometimes talked about their impaired eyesight, Hagar glad that Ophion still has the ability to see and wished she in one day or another can see as well.

The two end up bonding as Hagar decides to talk about how just recently that she gained a strange potion in her tent just recently, showcasing the bottle to him. Ophion suspects that it could be poison which Hagar claims that she had her suspicions that it could.

They threw the bottle away where a spy pretending to be one of the cultists noticed and drank it all up, smacking their lip before exploding comically into flying guts. The two were shocked by the sudden explosion, glad they threw it away without realising it would probably turn them into something else rather than what they had witnessed.

Meanwhile few hours later, Fluttershy was disappointed by the escapees but does nothing to chase after them, focusing on her already captured victims and raver infecteds as she coos them on what to do.

Though while doing so, Fluttershy heard familiar voice in her head when she was cooing orders. Puzzled, Fluttershy had just learnt about the new arrivals.

Sapphire Crystalline :"Hey Fluttershy, I got two new toons for the VTC. Named Sonar and Foxy Loxy respectively."
Fluttershy :"Wait, how can you speak in my head?"
Sapphire Crystalline :"Since deez nuts, but I have always been able to do that. I never did that the first time you and the others are under some ripoff despair disease since you guys didn't need my advice until now."
Fluttershy :"Uh huh......."
Sapphire Crystalline :"There's actually more but i think my origamis died."

Fluttershy nods as she asks two of the ravers to do the orders, now leaving to her literal tree house where the two new members will meet up with her. She waited for around 15 minutes since they are quite far compared to any other location near Equestria.

Finally, upon arriving at her location, Sonar had carefully dropped Foxy Loxy off before reverting back to his regular form where both panted after a long travel. Fluttershy was amused by the sight as she invites them in, telling them what to do with the sapphire crystalline now adding in information none of them ever heard about.

Fluttershy will tell the Snake Club about it as to alert them on the new members about to be coming in, giving a notepad so that they can accurately pinpoint which plants to eat that would aid in their official membership. Foxy and Sonar decide to read through the notes as to understand which to consume.

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Queen Chrysalis was relieved to have finally taken over the changeling hive, boasting to herself how she managed to get her own hive back and had forced the changelings back to her rule.

However, Queen Chrysalis can't help but realise how surprisingly easy it is considering Thorax isn't around for some reason. Queen Chrysalis shakes it off immediately and assumes that Thorax must've gotten an eternal vacation, unaware of the truth as she gave a sassy prance down the stairs to go boast to the other villains about her success.

However, she noticed quickly that the other three weren't at their usual spots. Cozy Glow wasnt near the stairs, Tirek wasn't at the entrance, and the actual Grogar wasn't near the center. Queen Chrysalis was puzzled and tried to scout out for them, grumbling to herself and hopes that they dare not play a prank on her.

However, as Queen Chrysalis was checking the areas where the others could be, she smelt a foul rotten coppery smell coming from the deeper parts of the hideout.

Queen Chrysalis thought that Grogar's beasts were feasting on some rotting meat, deciding to go ask if any of them had seen the others

As soon as Queen Chrysalis had actually reached to the location where the foul stench is, she widened her malicious eyes and gaped her jaw as she realised the truth.

So that's where they are...........

Bugs and other vermins surround 3 corpses as to feast on them, Queen Chrysalis already knowing who they are just by the silhouettes as she chased the vermins away from the corpses.

Being shed to reveal themselves, making Queen Chrysalis furrow her brows in growing paranoia and confusion, it was clear to her that they were slaughtered just by looking at the wounds from the dried oozing parts that haven't been eaten yet.

Tirek was dehorned and judging by the severe rip on his cranium, was pulled off by something of unreadable strength. Numerous variations bite marks and scratches alongside stab wounds showcased that more than one culprit was at play.

Grogar was the same as Tirek though his entire top half of the head was gone, leaving only the lower jaw where a partially eaten tongue infested with worms and decaying teeth with holes exposed. Perhaps the most brutal that Queen Chrysalis had seen for Grogar was the most heavily mutilated. De-hooved, limbs twisted beyond survivable limits, and dried patches where fur has been ripped off.

The most horrifying to Queen Chrysalis that she had ever witnessed in her very eyes is the reveal of Cozy Glow, the reveal of her state so tragic that not even Queen Chrysalis thinks the filly even deserve such a state.

Despite the only parts that remained were the skull and the remaining bones with flesh, the rest having been lost from the decomposition, Queen Chrysalis had to split her mouth as to be able to hurl just from the sight itself.

Cozy Glow was split into two, the rotting almost squirming intestines proving for how elongated they are as compared to a usual gutting. The decaying expression showcased that the filly was petrified, further horrifying Queen Chrysalis on who could've done this.

A group of random animals are unlikely to cause any of the slaughter, some of the wounds also further proving that whoever slaughtered the trio are alot more intelligent than Queen Chrysalis thought they would be.

Unable to stay longer without dread, Queen Chrysalis ushers herself out to return to her stolen hive as she ponders with a partial anxiety. However, Queen Chrysalis doesn't know that she'll never know the true answer cause of a fate eyeing at her like a crocodile in a watering hole............

Waiting..... to strike.

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A space Halloween party was upcoming and Zaratana is one of the many other aliens and space residents invited. Being a moon cat literally, Zaratana is a bit overwhelmed by the vibrant colors around here as she meekly travels around the party while minding her size as to avoid crushing others.

Zaratana witness many sights in particular, the bustling crowd, the Earth volunteers interacting and sharing the Halloween culture with the other alien toons from other planets and regions exchanging their own versions, the strong foreign scent of pumpkin, and the spooky decors that dangled on the prototaxites of a lush prehistoric-like planet she forgot the name of.

While she was exploring, she noticed some Endermen were inserting candy that "improves" the flavour of the usual meals the aliens often enjoy eating. Zaratana instantly became worried as she decides to go confront them, aware of how irrational the majority of Endermen are nowadays.

Enderman 13 :"So do you think the Sovrum will praise our efforts for lacing the food around here?"
Enderman 67 :"Not really, they aren't that kind as compared to the other dude it's friends with."
Enderman 17 :"H-hey HEY! What is a moon cat doing here and why is it heading towards us?"

Zaratana tried to speak up, failing miserably as she couldn't speak a humanoid language as the Endermen tried to shoo her away. However she did discover that while she is being forced to move out of the way, turns out the Endermen were working for a sovrum who wants to spread his infection through the entire galaxy.

Freaked out, Zaratana pummels the Endermen by backing up a little before rapidly charging at them and flinging them with a permanent wound damage. The three Endermen screamed as they teleported themselves back on the ground to see Zaratana running away as an attempt to warn the other aliens and space dwellers about the hazard, herself aware that she'll probably be late but enough to warn others not to further be affected.

The Endermen growled as they attempted to catch the moon cat, surprisingly struggling from how moderately fast and destructive it is.

Meanwhile, three space dwellers were happily endorsing themselves in a conversation where Yuno (a Xenomorph that is bilingual in both human and alien languages) was excited and can understand why the earth dwellers love costumes so much while Quiz (a blue large sized alien) and Endora (an enderman who moved out of the Endercity after being frustrated by the Endermen society) were having a conversation with each other.

Quiz :"Woah Endora, for an enderman, you are probably the coolest that I have ever interacted with!"
Endora :"Yeah, usually Enderman had been specist to other space dwellers and only a small minority including me have been nothing but neutral. The worst part is that they have always been like this before Jean the EnderDragon took over, such a shame really. I would expect them to logically be specist towards dragons since Jean is one but turns out I was wrong...... hating on every species except shulkers, that isn't them to the point that it even surpassed the specism of the gnarpians who aren't even that specist, at least not anymore which leaves their leader an outlier."
Gnarpy, from afar :"I CAN HEAR YOUR BITCHASS FROM AFAR JACKASS!!"
Endora :"*Shakes head slowly* Yep, that's why I end up leaving and resided in Yuno's home. Yuno has always been my friend when we were young despite the discrimination from other Endermen towards him."

Quiz furrowed his expression as he showcased pity for Endora, Endora shrugging as she's glad to be a more partially positive representative to both of them.

The scene breaks however as an Enderman loudly plays a trumpet, jumpscaring Endora as she teleports slightly out of the way while clutching her earholes.

Endora :"GAH! Aether damnit! Aghhhh......."
Yuno :"Endora! Are you okay?"
Endora :"Yeah..... ugh...."
Etho :"Endora? Well well, never would've thought I'd see you again. How are you dealing with those gnorian parasites?"
Endora :"Decent.... why are you even here?"
Etho :"Oh Endora my classmate from Primary school, I was introducing the arrival of the new Sovrum who freed us from Jean~"

Endora groaned before pulling out a lethal potion of withering, splashing it at Etho, heavily damaging the Enderman as he screeched and teleported everywhere before finally laying down on the ground. Quiz was shocked by the display while Yuno was surprised by Endora's lack of hesitation on damaging her own kind.

Not before long, The Sovrum arrived to reveal itself to be Shep who looked more ethereal than ever as it eyed down at the Enderman suffering from the withering before looking up at Endora who was surprised to see its appearance, expecting Shep to be a human of mojangus rather than a cubic sheep.

Shep's speaking collar :"So..... what happened to him?"
Endora :"...... I threw a potion of withering at him....."
Shep's speaking collar :"........Fair enough, he was annoying anyways. Should've known his boundaries."
Endora :"I'm...... surprised to hear that your mind with me having damaged your trumpet boy."
Shep's speaking collar :"I'm an asshole Sovrum, if I was an actually good one then I would've smite you into dust."

Shep left the view, sending a shiver down Endora's spine as she hisses partially at the thought while Quiz comments that at least Shep is honest about being an asshole.

Back with Zaratana, she grunted all the way as she gets chased relentlessly by Endermen who tried to stop her from exposing their plans only to be treated like butt monkeys as she spins herself like how Bowser spins his shell.

The other literally alienic animals quickly understood Zaratana's warning due to speaking the same language as her before jumping or flying in, maybe even swimming in to either warn everyone else or tackle the Endermen.

After lesser and lesser Endermen were chasing her, Zaratana hid under some walls and overheard the scornful yelps of the Endermen being scratched and sucked on by the face by the critters. Zaratana sighed in relief before noticing an origami butterfly land on her before falling, having a potion attached to it.

Zaratana picked the potion up and inspected it, deciding to shrug and throw it away as it gets eaten by an alienic plant. The plant then exploded which Zaratana did not noticed as she decides to return back as to inspect the party again.

Meanwhile, Zaratana's word has spread as the animals had manage to rally even more as to warn the other aliens but to no avail. Fortunately, they manage to reach onto a secluded group involving a queen rare Blossoming Xenomorph and a fleshcousin that was adopted.

The two were horrified to hear that the Halloween party has its confectionery laced by the Endermen, the queen Xenomorph commanding her fleshcousin to warn the others far away as she goes to the main area where Shep will be performing toasts.

Juno rushed in and warned everyone about the laceing, causing the surrounding space dwellers to panic. Endora, Quiz and Yuno were shocked by the sudden news before wasting no time in spreading the message.

Zaratana checked the party, only to realise that Shep is on the stage and everyone including the leaders are going to consume the sweets that further infect more toons. She sprinted further only for the Endermen to tackle her and attempt to further stop her, a comical yet concerning amount for she is a moon cat, the trampling only further emphasizing it.

Shep noticed it as it wonders what are the Endermen doing trying to stop a moon cat from charging towards the party, the rest shocked that Zaratana is coming towards them and falsely accused her as a threat. Zaratana forced herself to pull even as the Endermen had manage to finally surround her.

With a large forced croak, Zaratana yelled out the words that finally got the space dwellers to reveal the lacing much to Shep's disappointment.

Zaratana :"THE FOOD..... IS LACCCCEDDDDD!!!!"

The space dwellers were shocked and quickly dropped their food, leaving only the leaders who were skeptical as they consumed it anyway upon thinking Zaratana was bluffing. Shep kept silent the whole time as it witnesses the leaders now questioning the moon cat.

Finally, Queen Katarina arrived by bursting through the other endermen before giving the same warning which confirmed the suspicions. Mother Brain and Grand Council both looked at each other in utter confusion while Gnarpy decides to go confront Queen Katarina as Martian Leader tries to stop Jim but failed.

Gnarpy :"So what makes you think that fat moon cat is telling the truth?"
Queen Katarina :"I...... felt that there was something suspicious going on and I'm worried cause usually, animals can see suspicious activity."
Gnarpy :"What if that doofus is lying?"
Zaratana :"*chokes out another forced croak* I SAW THE ENDERMEN DO IT..... *chokes*"

Tak, the only newly official leader who didn't drink, decided to put away her glass as she asked Shep on its Endermen doing suspicious activities making Shep sigh as it puts up a calm demeanor yet finds it a great opportunity to proceed its plan.

Tak :"I have always wondered why my empire's brought in food was said to sweet even though the food of my lands are supposed to be salty just by the comments from other space dwellers. Why were your Endermen lacing our food with sweetness?"
Shep's speaking collar :".......... A grand surprise. However, they really should've told everyone else that their 'improving' flavour with permission. Thought they were smarter than this......"
Queen Katarina :"Sovrum of the Ender...... you did all of this? Or at least, your subjects did all of this?"
Shep's speaking collar :"Yes, for I wanted to make this event more memorable."

Shep took out a dj booth and played a twisted melody, the usually unexpressive face forming a smirk as it continued playing the melody. The toons who had already eaten started to drop including the majority of the leaders as their brain started to heavily ache.

The Endermen started to cackle, thinking they have won, but the event backfires quickly on purpose as some of them started to be aggressive and go through the same mind-scramble that backfired on their own behalf. Turns out Shep was on neither side but had its own ideas as Chaos finally bursted out through the party.

Soon, the Ravers made an appearance and attempted to slaughter the non-infected, causing the latters to panic as they needed to escape out of here. Zaratana flung the Endermen off before going through her shell state as to spin herself away, Queen Katarina grasping a huge amount of survivors including Tak before jumping on Zaratana as to also get out as well.

The spin travel was enough to bounce through the hardier "wall" obstacles that bounced Zaratana and the other space dwellers around, Queen Katarina trying to lasso every survivor she sees as the rest clinged onto the Xenomorph queen.

Queen Katarina managed to lasso her fleshcousin alongside Endora, Quiz and Yuno who were also saved by the Queen. Tak told the survivors that she'll lead them to her space ship, steering Zaratana's spin as everyone tried not to get to sickly from it.

Soon, they reached the Spaceship which opened its doors and enveloped the survivors inside while shutting close when the ravers attempted to stampede in, beheading and crunching the ones closest to the entrance frame.

After everyone got off Zaratana, Tak and Quiz immediately started pressing the buttons and cooperated together as to understand where to go while Queen Katarina and Yuno attempted to calm everyone inside down. Zaratana and Endora both decided to help the button mashing duo as they checked where they can go.

However, they further discovered that they all now have a limited amount of planets to head for sanctuary upon checking the records that showcased the entire galaxy.

Endora :"Holy shit........ everything is infested and full of danger....... Especially Earth, one of the most hazardous."
Yuno :"What do we do?!"
Quiz :"From the map, the Ender is most infested but there seems to be an area covered in florals that is uninfected."
Tak :"JUST PICK THE LOCATION ALREADY!"

Quiz picked the Blossoming Spires, Queen Katarina notified by it as Zaratana heard the constant banging from the Ravers still attached to it. Zaratana looked around and found a lever that was switched off.

Considering that the ravers were about to break in and they needed to escape, Zaratana pulled the lever back to on. At the same time unknowingly, they managed to activate the UFO into heading for the Blossoming Spires which blasted the ravers off and caused the survivors to be flung but fortunately not injured.

The space dwellers and surviving volunteers all sighed in relief as they exited out of the orbit of the planet they once were having their party, causing the ravers who couldn't breath in space to suffocate and with how cold it is...... It definitely did wonders for the very first time as the Ravers all had fallen off.

One of the space dwellers, a space cat of some kind called Mewo, searched outside and pinpoints a whole load of spaceships that have also escaped the planets that were also infested and are also heading to Blossoming Spires as well.

Queen Katarina politely asks Tak if she can take the lead on guiding the escapees, Tak stepping aside as Queen Katarina pointed the directions for everyone.

With advice in the right hands, Zaratana sighed in relief as she wonders what's going to happen next as she shudders on the nightmarish imagery of Shep grinning at their suffering.

Finally, the Spaceship all gracefully float to the Ender all the way to Blossoming Spires with unease on what may occur to them in the future........ unaware that another fate has been avoided for good.

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In Mexico, there was a party dedicated to Halloween and they have decided to combine Day of the Dead as a way to mix both cultures. All those smiles and festivity, it was a real shame to Bouquet that she'd be the one to knock it all out.

Bouquet adjusted the boring bow tie she used to wear back during her boxing days and placed the flowers of her original champion ship inside of her cover, now coughing a bit as she uses her original voice though a bit flimsy for the entirety since she hasn't used it. She saw Little Mac amongst the crowd and knew where she needed to be.

As she sneaked towards him, Bouquet was about to make her first words but was immediately interrupted as Doc Louis waved at her and forced her to maintain her facade though fortunately had knew this would happen.

Doc Louis :"Well if it ain't Briar! Sup Lil man!"
Bouquet :"*puts up a masculine voice* S-sup Doc...... sup Lil Mac."
Lil Mac :"{{signs}} Sup Briar! Been a long time since I've seen you, how's your retirement?"
Bouquet :"Great really, though I do miss boxing sometimes."
Doc Louis :"So do I and Mac! I gotta say Briar, Mac has been training as a coach for years thanks to you."

While Bouquet and Lil Mac were being carried by Doc Louis, Bouquet tossed a few ranged candy into the bowls as to lace it while sighing in relief during the riskier shots. It turns out he was taking them to an official boxing match where many of the greatest fighters both old and new participate.

Bouquet felt the memories flooding in, still focused on her goal as she sees some of her ravers sneaking with her booth and have assisted to play it for her.

Meanwhile, Bive was scratching her many hairs as she sits in a secluded corner where it's the most tamest. Split was also here and had brought her siblings along as she attempts to calm Bive down.

It has been hard for Bive to maintain her sanity, always overthinking that something is out to get her and being suspicious even of the harmless of all consumables, Bive despising at the fact she always gets paranoid by nothing.

Split :"Hey Bive...... do you need any help?"
Bive :".....Wish I could say no but I just can't do that. It always keeps happening to me, the overflow of intrusive alarms..... the brain alarming that there could be an apocalypse....... it all hurts and I HATE IT!"
Split :"I know...... it hurts to see you like this as well. What can I do to help?"
Bive :"I-i guess I've been lacking enough sleep..... you told me I need sleep right? However, I don't think it's safe around here......"
Split :"Ah, I guess you can sleep on my back. I have a saddle on for a reason in case any of us gets too tired."

Bive wiped her crusty sweat-soaked hair as she carefully gets on the fruitaur, the latter giving her a banana for a better sleep treatment. Bive finished the banana and gave the peel for Split to throw as she begins to gently shut her eyes, the melatonin kicking in as Bive finally relaxes.

With Bive relieved, Split was glad she managed to find a solution though temporarily as she rummaged through her bag to search for the noise-cancelling ear phones. Nan saw the scene from afar but decided to ignore it, now searching for the other two who are indulging in the candy without her.

From afar, Swansea was talking about mechanics to Sandy who was jollier than ever to hear someone of the same interest. Sandy's friends were in a rollable Shark tank filled to the brim with water as the engineer party far away from our actual setting was having a rather more relaxed scene. Mechanics were showing off their inventions with one proudly boasting about their monster truck, the Coyote.

As Swansea was trying to hear out Sandy's way of mechanics, he overheard Daisuke teasingly expose Jimmy for attempting to do a crime. Swansea shook his head as he decides to deal with Jimmy, now having enough of his shit as he apologises to Sandy about the leave.

Swansea :"Jimmy....... what did Curly tell you about NOT harassing others?"
Jimmy :"Ugh.... since when did you suddenly care about it?"
Swansea :"Since forever. It's just that I wasn't willing to waste my energy on your stupidity until now. You never been responsible your entire life!"
Jimmy :"Oh give me a BREAK!"

The two end up arguing much to the expense of everyone overhearing the argument, Anya sighing while Curly tried to break the fight. Daisuke stared at the scene in the distance with a partial pity before turning his head towards Anya, asking if she would like to hear the radio where the other party is at.

Anya thought that maybe that is a good idea, the duo deciding to head there as Daisuke gave Anya the special candy with both oblivious to the treat's trigger-passive.

Back to our actual setting, Bouquet was lacing the drinks of her own opponents but only for the infection to work. Bouquet was getting close Aran's bottle when Aran Ryan snatches his own bottle on time just to chug some before noticing Bouquet, tsking as he teases Bouquet.

Aran Ryan :"So Briar, make a comeback eh after your sad peaceful retirement?"
Bouquet :"*coughs a bit* Uh..... yeah."
Aran Ryan :"Glad to hear that, you're the second time a wee lad managed to beat me. So witnessing and being apart of ye fight really brings back the memories."
Bouquet :"C-cool......"

Aran Ryan roared in laughter with Bouquet nervously chuckling, starting to feel paranoid in her own plan. However, Aran Ryan decides to touch on something that made Bouquet frightened upon the hearing of it.

Aran Ryan :"Y'know Briar....... There's something strange I noticed while we're yapping about."
Bouquet :"B-being?"
Aran Ryan :"You sound....... girly. Like in a genuine way. Even more girlier than my sister who even then has a deeper voice than you do."
Bouquet :"Oh I uh-...... I just took up acting classes."

Aran raised his eyebrow at Bouquet's claim but the announcer had called out for Aran before he can even touch further on it, immediately causing him to refocus as he now runs for his spot.

Bouquet sighed in relief as she checks the leaderboard, seeing herself as apart of the top. She swore that by the board, she would be fighting the strongest of all ex-champions and that she would have to deal with it.

It's been a few minutes and she's taking longer than expected by herself. Bouquet has finally being called out as she shyly enters the arena, trying to maintain her cool as she observes the surroundings.

From the crowd, Bouquet could see alot happening as she slowly enters. Split happily chatting with one of the fighters who had lost fairly to another champion while Bive is sound asleep, two noobs who are red and blue respectively praising their uncle for being apart of the top, and an old man blowing bubbles through a special cigar pipe.

She climbed up the stage, waving gracefully and humbly as she had her boxing gloves pulled up and ready to punch. She saw her final opponent be Blunt Force Trauma who is glad to see her presence.

Bouquet can say the same but before the bell even rung, Blunt Force Trauma was suddenly kicked out of the arena by a mysterious figure which further terrified Bouquet on who it is.

It's Animatic, the one toon she hates to meet even beyond her time of day. The security toons try to get him out but Animatic insists he wants to fight before swatting them away, forcing them into accepting his position.

The final nail hits when Animatic reveals her identity to everyone, making Bouquet now fade to despair now that the truth has been revealed.

Animatic :"OH HI BOUQUET! Didn't know you were a boxer.
Doc Louis :"How the hell you know his name?!"
Animatic :"Oh why SHE was a contestant of my twisted game."
Everyone :"BRIAR'S A SHE?!"
Glass Joe :"But that's IMPOSSIBLE!!! How can Briar be a woman especially as he boxed with us the entire time before her retirement?"
Blunt Force Trauma :"Wait...... if Briar was a he when his with us but became a she after retirement.......... Briar, is that........ why you retired?"

Bouquet had her face look downwards, darkening as everyone gasped and now understood the reason for her retirement. She knew that if she had kept boxing, she would have to be out as the boxing league she knew wouldn't allow her. At the same time, if she had kept it hidden for so long, she can never be her true self.

That was the reason she was retired. Bouquet knew that Toxic Love and a few other boxers were female, but Bouquet had fought in the male dominated league and had grown attached to it.

She witnesses the crowd all staring at her, a tsunami of disbelief, shock and pity flowing around her. Bouquet stayed at her corner as Animatic wanted to start the fight with her but wasn't allowed until the bell is rung and she is ready.

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But why stop here now? Dear Bouquet, you have gone so far and you are that close to completing your plans with the VTC. Even if you were exposed by the one who tormented you the most, don't let him have the satisfaction he craves.

Steal the joy he craves, enjoy the chaos and power within....... she had granted you the power to regenerate, the power to be beyond what you were before. Make them know that Briar is not just a woman now..........

Sapphire Crystalline :"Make them know that Briar has evolved for violence........ Make them fear you~"

Bouquet stood her guard up, finally positioning herself to a more sturdier position. She glared at Animatic but the sight turned into a sinister determination, a chaotic mindset now digging into place.

Animatic hopped around in glee, determined to beat Bouquet as Lil Mac asked if Bouquet wanted to step out though in an innocent genuine manner. Bouquet only turned to look at Lil Mac as to give her coach a gentle patch before now turning up towards the close center, stretching her bones and cracking her knuckles to remove the air bubbles.

The DTR tried to disqualify her but Bouquet insists she give one last show, grinning as she decides to start the battle with a monolog.

Bouquet :"Y'know...... ever since I joined the boxing league to achieve my dreams, the main concerns like many other new boxers was winning and obtaining fame. However, as time went on and I have now came back.......... I realise this one very thing."
Animatic :"Oooh! What is it?"
Bouquet :"I realise I actually like the contents inside now that I have unlocked my power."

Even as the bell had rung, Bouquet stunned everyone as she ripped out a strand of her own flesh with her teeth to release a temporary scent of blood to fill her raging blood lust.

The fear of insanity rising from all around her, the toons were in awe as Animatic was surprised yet puzzled by Bouquet's sudden change in personality as she grins back with a heavily regenerated scar. She made it clear doesn't love winning the game, she loves the violence she brings.

With the first action, Animatic takes the lead with an attempted sucker punch with Bouquet managing to dodge it. The entity then was dumbfounded, swearing that she shouldn't be able to do that as he gets pummeled straight in the face by Bouquet who left no mercy in putting him down.

Animatic had forgotten that Bouquet had been a veteran her whole life in terms of boxing and attempting to cheat in through her ways is the equivalent of daring a crocodile to a swimming competition.

The had gone intense with Bouquet now having remembering her footwork, delivering the final blow as she had knocked Animatic down for the very first time in her entire life. The entity fell on his back, now infuriated as he attempted to go rogue. But Bouquet somehow got to him first, making him realise what has been assisting Bouquet in the very first place.

A nightmarish grin flickered on her face as Animatic can see Chaos lingering in her eyes........ the realization now hitting him square in the face as Bouquet did her very first foul.

She grabbed both the upper and lower jaws of animatic before prying them beyond the limits, Animatic trying to bite but the force too powerful to bare. The toons all exchanged comments as the security tried to tell Bouquet to stop, only causing her to attempt to rip even harder as the first tears exposed the bleeding blue ink.

Soon, with a final echoing shred, Bouquet had dismantled Animatic's jaws and panted much to everyone's horror. She dropped the separated parts and turned to the moonlight shining above, raising a single fist as to still indicate that she's a champion.

Not before long, the ravers played the twisted melody and finally spread the infection as the toons who had eaten the candy now had fallen affected by the tune. The toons panicked as the uninfected attempted to run away from the infected, either lucky or dismembered.

Lil Mac clutched his head, not understanding why does his head hurt as he had drank his laced water, yet bore witness to Bouquet being surrounded by a cyclone of flying ravers as she now disappears before finally falling into the infection's hands.

Bive was forced awake as Split panicked upon losing two of her siblings to the infection while Nan was suddenly gone, realising the worst that is as clear as the finest glass. The apocalypse is here, and Bive hated how right she was.......

Split attempted to sprint away with Bive as they now need to follow the escaping crowd as to find a place where they can be safe, only to be caught by two ravers that made Split horrified upon recognizing who they are.

Frantic as Bive tries to pry the two off with no avail, Split searched around and saw Diablo running off with the rest of the survivors as she called out for him. The pinata stopped in his tracks as he bore witness to Split downed.

In a desperate way of ensuring Bive's safety, Split picked the anthro hair humanoid from her back and threw her towards Diablo much to both of their shock.

Bive :"SPLIT!"
Split :"DON'T WORRY ABOUT ME BIVE! DIABLO, TAKE BIVE TO SAFETY!!!"
Diablo :"....... *nods before sprinting away, tears staining his paper mache fur*"
Bive :"SPLIIIIIIIIITTTTTTTT!!!!"

The two were forced to leave Split behind as she was mauled by the ravers who devoured both her and her suffering, Diablo hugged Bive as the latter weeps constantly while hyperventilating that she lost her only pal who has tried to help her. Bive couldn't believe this was all real as she clinged onto the pinata for comfort.

Meanwhile, the mechanics party was also trashed as the twisted melody had also made its way from the radio. Shrieks of toons attempting to escape mixed with the growling of the ravers as blood and guts were flung through the very air.

Jimmy and Swansea had stopped their argument as to run away from the ravers, seeing that 3 of their crew mates had also fallen victim to the infection as they were being chased.

Swansea swore that if he continued being a laze in the ass, he wouldn't be able to run that far. However, Jimmy pulled a trick as an attempt to selfishly save himself as he punched Swansea as an attempt to make distraction bait.

Swansea :"OW JIMMY! YOU SON OF A BITCH!"
Jimmy :"Guess you won't see me longer, gotta live. HAHAHAHA!!!!"
Swansea :"WHY YOU LITTLE-!"
Ravers :"*cackling*"

Swansea felt his pupils shrunk and attempted to get up, thinking he was too late as he saw them jumping up by the moment they were close to him.

Swansea clenched his eyes as he heard the trampling of the ground below................

However, Swansea realised early on that he was not being torn into pieces but rather being purposely avoided as the Ravers either jumped over him or went around him.

He looked off into the distance and realised that they were still chasing Jimmy, wondering why is that the case. Swansea shook his head as he decided to conclude quickly that they were chasing Jimmy so that way they can kill him(Swansea) later as the injured would usually be unable to run away while a healthier one can still move, quickly getting out of here as to find a safety spot.

With the rest of the others, they have boarded the Coyote and are planning to head out. Jimmy was close to his escape but the ravers managed to caught onto him instead and mauled him alive in front of everyone.

From the crowd, Sandy saw Swansea running towards the monster truck and immediately gave a helping hand as to pull him up. With the final survivor confirmed, they speed off and trampled over ravers through the road and sped up.

Swansea thanked Sandy for the help but feels that they would need to do more than just getting out of here, unsure what's happening outside but probably now crapsacine than he has ever seen.

Sandy however further confirmed indirectly as she tries to contact the other pals back in the ocean she resides in, only to discover through Pearl who was panicking that the Bikini Bottom has also been infected by the candy.

As for the drivers of the Coyote, Willow saw a whole stampede of survivors and decided to use the net as to collect them though roughly. The survivors from the faraway party gasped as they were thrown in, the other survivors relieved that those are also survivors as well.

Bubbles :"What in the blabbermouth?!"
Red Noob :"Uncle Noobador! Blue! Are you two alright?"
Bive :"GAH WHERE ARE WE?!"
Willow :"You guys are safe with us. I fear that there is an apocalypse now."

The toons were horrified on what this could all mean, still processing the recent trauma as they are unsure what to say. Some of the boxers wondered what happened to Bouquet after the whole match, unaware she had caused all of this to happen for them.

Bive clutched Diablo tightly, weeping silently as Swansea and Sandy witnessed the scene before their eyes in pure pity.

Silence and uncertainty filled the vehicle as they now need a place to stay where they can last long in this now hazardous world, the only sounds of the engine rumbling and the wheels going across the increasingly bumpy roads.

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It has been a long time for the beasts as they had been freed yet Dark Enchantress hasn't been around. They have been helping Mango Cookie who had agreed to work with them even for Halloween but Silent Salt seems to be freaking out.

Burning Spice wondered what has gotten onto the beast of silence, usually only seeing it in himself, before being grabbed by Silent Salt who shook the beast of destruction's shoulders in an uncontrollable fit of panic.

Burning Spice Cookie :"Why are you raging that much? I'm supposed to be the wrathful one."
Silent Salt Cookie :"THIS IS HORRENDOUS! MY STEED HAS BEEN SENT TO THE INTERNET!"
Burning Spice :"How did that even happen?"
Silent Salt :"Shadow Milk's doofus of a grape rage baiter caused my most loyal knight to recklessly attack him and accidentally made my steed on the loose!"

Silent Salt soon stomped out of the way while gambling at his regrets on still joining his fellow beasts, Burning Spice immediately bored and decides to go get himself a drink.

Meanwhile, inside of the Internet, everything was heavily themed for Halloween. Black Salt Nox thanked Lily and Zari for the English tutoring lessons before the equine decides to try to talk to the specist receptionist it so far hated with every single crumb inside.

Nox travelled throughout the entire education district of the internet. Witnessing the sights of the Wikipedia museum and the Cool Maths park (the only park in the education district), Nox managed to dodge the mail robots coming in sending school approval and rejects to college students while hopping along the patterned tiles.

However, the dessert horse is unaware that its only chances of escaping are going to be prolonged by the following events as it enters the lobby only to find the receptionist being bullied physically.

In the entertainment district, the most popular of all districts, the weekly indie fest was bustling as always. Caine was giggling as he greets the infamously hostile internet toons much to the rest's horror.

Pomni asks to Bubble on why did Caine think it was even a good idea to invite them, Bubble uncharacteristically having no idea which only added fuel to the horror.

As more of the infamous internet toons enter in, Zooble wondered where did Gangle go which Kinger replies that maybe she's in her room.

Zooble :"Why her room? She like all of us, doesn't usually stay here unless it's for sleep or for recustomising ourselves."
Kinger :"Maybe she's in here after I taught her those hacking and programming skills."
Queenie :"*Overhears this* Why would you did that? I know it's been days since I last abstracted and came back only to see you in what had happened, but why?"
Kinger :"Strangely, Gangle went over to me to teach her so I just did. Her reason is so she could pirate sketchy works and surprisingly now officially corrupt Manga sites. Strange how the inflation prices went up somehow even though it was already covered."

The trio were confused by Gangle's own reasoning, Queenie feeling that there must be something behind Gangle which she wished she didn't believe in. Oh how right she was to be cautious.

In a special party room covered in ribbons, a huge TV screen dangling across was there as they all enter the room. Bonanza asked Caine on why did he invite all of them in, scared of the particular toons like A.M and Kinito, as Caine happily reveals the truth.

Upon realising Gangle, a regular toon formally from the real world, is the reason to invite them in, almost everyone laughed at the audacity.

One of them however, was still grateful nonetheless as he decided to defend nevertheless.

John Doe :"Why are you all mocking this mortal? She didn't invite us for nothing."
A.M :"Oh come on John Doe...... it's a mortal for Christ sake! Should've been a better host than that status."
Caine :"But Gangle worked so hard for this invitation cause it's Halloween!"
??? :"Wow, you guys really are ungrateful. Especially with the guy who gets pissy with the fact his a war robot whose unable to do beyond his programming to enjoy the little things in life."

AM was about to agree when it realised the mysterious voice was describing him, now instantly scolding and accusing on who said it. One of the trolls quickly found out and pointed at the TV which showcased the the shit-eating smug smirk of Gangle who then proceeded to greet everybody.

Ganglevision :"Why HELLO my guests, I'm Gangle though in this form; I'm the Ganglevision. I thank Caine for having the courage to bring all of you in and now he can give candy to everyone outside."
Caine :"Yippee! Time to feed everyone! *disappears through teleportation*"
PAL :"Now why did you invite all of us anyways, especially that grimy sonic recolor with-"
Ganglevision :"Oh why to understand your plans of your ideas of taking over the world. Some of you had separate means right?"

Gangle immediately got interest of the toons involved, witnessing the discussions and now growing tensions with the difference of plans as she decides to look into their code.

Hacking through the internet system, Gangle snipped away abilities of the toons around while playing along with the discussions. She resisted the urge to press the delete item as she slowly removed all the abilities and inserted it into her own system, Gangle crowning herself the internet queen as she was doing her final step.

By the time Gangle is finally done and decided to remove the code consisting the guests with a huge swipe, 1X1X asked Gangle on who had the best plan which made her think.

Gangle :"Hmmm, alot of your ideas of world domination sound good but are heavily contradicting each other due to your opposing values."
Spectre :"So do you think my side's idea is better or-?"
Flumpty :"Well absolutely not!"
Spectre :"HEY I HAVEN'T FINISHED YET!!!"
Glados :"Calm down, both of you....."

However, both opposing sides of Toonicide vs toon manipulation started to burst into flames with insults now hurling onto each other.

Gangle rolled her eyes before deciding to delete the code quickly, instantly turning an argument into a massacre as the guests started to glitch out violently much to all of their pain.

Glitched shrieks echoed in the guest room before the contrasting slam of silence occurs, leaving only the codes of the massacred to be coded as deleted out of existence. Gangle sighed in relief and plans to kidnap Kinger first so that she can proceed with her own plan of hijacking all songs and instrumentals to cause the infection spread.

While in another part of the district, Park Planet was especially festive for its occasion. However, outside, Andi was talking to Frankie on her suspicions on this "new trendy" candy going around eaten by alot of toons these days.

Frankie, who comically is eating the candy in front of Andi, decides to explain why it even is trending. As the duo were still having their conversation, Andi listened closely but noticed a strange sight from afar featuring two weird-acting toons sneaking in.

Concerned, Andi told Frankie that she'll be unfortunately be going since she needed to check on something. Frankie was disappointed but let's Andi go as she attempts to inspect the uninvitees, waiting for her in the same spot.

Hopping over empty benches and swooping through crowds, Andi attempted to maintain sight of the two toons though is unaware of their state.

When she finally managed to catch sight of them, she found out that the two are obviously up to no good upon witnessing them inserting something inside one of the Guinevere bots before slinking away.

Andi groaned as she needs to go up to the bot and fix it up, apologising to the others as she checks the circuits but not before putting on a mask as to avoid inhaling the blue goo as she digs in.

Kid 1 :"Miss Engineer? Why are you fixing that bot?"
Andi :"Someone tried to sabotage it, probably going to cause us to spend more money. Also stay out, don't want you inhaling the goo. We have been trying to substitute it with a more safer approach but the boss won't let us."
Kid 2 :"Why would they want to do that?"
Andi :"Probably to ruin your fun or anything really."

After carefully pulling out a small yet exact amount of the attempted sabotage, Andi fixed back the bot before wiping away the blue goo as to understand what was inside.

To her shock, Andi realised that the same candy that has been trending everywhere was being used to sabotage the bots. "Whose idea is it to spoil the robots with literal food?" Thought Andi as she uses one of her tools, a scanner, to try to find if there are any pollutants of the same type around.

Seeing the scanner processing it, it came to the conclusion that the suspicious two had inserted the same candy everywhere in the Guinevere bots. Andi groaned as she now disposes of the ones she had extracted out before pulling out a plastic bag as to find a way to properly dispose of them, now using the scanner as a map.

However, it feels strange to Andi that only the latest candy was used as a sabotage rather than just any random food. Is it something inside of the candy or........? Nevermind, Andi decides to focus more of her goal on attempting to extract each of the candy out.

Back in the Digital Circus, Caine was proud of managing to give almost everyone some candy both in the circus itself and in the indie fest.

Caine checked the bag full of bags-of-candy, only to see only one bag left and that was made for Kinger based on the extravagant look to it. Caine would've just teleported to Kinger though......... he noticed that he was unable to utilize his own teleportation skills for some reason, at least the ability to teleport to one who once was organic.

Caine :"Well howdy my sparkly funny dollies! May any of you tell me where Kinger is? Gangle told me to give the candy to everyone and right now, she wants me to give to Kinger."
Jax :"If I remember something, hoo-ha was invited by crybaby for 'more hacking lessons' though it's quite unusually long. Also why don't you just teleport to him?"
Caine :"Well I could but...... my coding doesn't seem to allow me for some reason."

Caine decides to test out if his teleportation applies to everyone, disappearing before appearing behind Kaufmo which frightened the latter. Queenie can see the problem and suggests that she go search for him.

Caine :"You will? WOWIEEE!!! Thanks for the help Queenie!"
Queenie :"You're welcome Caine, my husband shouldn't be difficult to track down so I can tell you the specific location."
*Queenie opens her admin mode and searches for Kinger*
Ribbit :"So uh....... what do you think happen to the cuckoo guy?"
Jax :"Eh, not so sure. Probably either fighting some cake hounds with an unexplainable rage, monitoring the halls, or being a humongous tree."
Ragatha :"Maybe a digital force must've taken him outside....... and since Caine is programmed to have his place limited to the circus unless a special leash activation is made, it would be hard for him to enter many areas but especially the outside."
Scratch :"That sounds....... unrealistic but even then, that would be a more logical compared to other assumptions made."

Suddenly, Queenie exclaimed in bizarre which caused the circus inhabitants to jump. It turns out........ KINGER IS [STATUS NOT FOUND]?! Queenie tried to go through the global administration table to check up the contents of him, still not found.

Everyone panicked as the disappearance of Kinger deeply affected them, even moreso than they thought it would be. With the king gone, Caine tried to calm himself down with Bubble deciding to tag along as to check up on the guests while Ragatha and a few others tried to calm everyone down.

Pomni did some quick deep breaths in hopes of calming herself down when she realised something that would aid her, unaware the fact that her idea is a double-edged sword.

Pomni :"I'll go check up on Gangle, maybe she knows a thing or two on what happened to Kinger."
Zooble :"That's true, she did invite him for that."
Queenie :"Hopefully she understands who could've done it or why did it happen."
Ragatha :"BE CAREFUL POMNI!"

Pomni gave her thumbs up as Jax decides to hand her his keys in case she needs to check inside the usually locked rooms, now needing to sprint as to now begin her venture to finding Gangle.

With Caine and Bubble, they enter in the guest room......... but no one is in here. At least not anymore. Caine frowned and thought that they must've left but Bubble pointed out that if they were to actually leave, the door would've been partially open by nudging at the door which surprisingly lacks the prints of the others.

Caine and Bubble were puzzled by the scene as Caine guessed that they must've teleported out, only for him to be proven wrong as Bubble finds some dropped trinkets which would've not been here as the guests usually are careful.

Before the two can guess what can happen, they suddenly glitch out rapidly which caused Bubble to multiply often before bursting into nothing. Caine clutched at the wall as he switches to distorting and turning realistic for milliseconds, screaming before finally being deleted himself.

Gangle snickered as she finally got Caine's powers with no AI to stop her, checking and experimenting her powers out. While in the middle of experimenting, Gangle jumped when Pomni bursted open the door to her room before immediately reverting to her usual personality.

Gangle :"GAH! P-pomni? What happened?"
Pomni :"Gangle, I need your help."
Gangle :"What is it?"
Pomni :"Kinger is missing and since you were with him, do you know of an entity that took him?"
Gangle :"Kinger is missing? Oh yeah! I think I know who the entity is."

Pomni was relieved but it ended shortly as Gangle suddenly wrapped and coiled around her while keeping the door locked, yanking away the keys of escape.

Pomni struggled against the binding as she stared at Gangle in horror, wondering what has gotten into her as Gangle grins maliciously.

Pomni :"GANGLE WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!"
Gangle :"Oh why I'm helping you~"
Pomni :"H-helping?! This isn't how we find Kinger! Can you tell me who the entity is?!"
Gangle :"Oh why it's quite obvious........ 1'M +H3 €n+1+¥........"
Pomni :"Y-you took Kinger? Why? Th-this isn't you...... is it?"
Gangle :"It is the N3₩ me now. I have taken him as an experiment for my pals of the outside...... I mean, have you ever wondered why some of our circus gang have been going M1$$1^g?"

Pomni widened her eyes before Gangle screeched a boom box mouth with her remix as to corrupt Pomni, knowing that she has eaten the candy that Caine has given.

Pomni could feel her brain scrambling as she starts to salivate while grunting at the same time, turning into a raver out of her will.

Meanwhile, the circus gang were still trying to ease the panic. Gummigoo groaned that without Caine, none of them would've calmed down and what's worse is that his not even here.

Ragatha agrees before seeing what looks like Pomni running to her on all fours for some reason. Realising the danger, Max jumped in to protect her before being mauled by the raver which shocked everyone by Pomni's strange behavior as a few others quickly went in as an attempt to pry her off.

While hopelessly watching the fight, Queenie looked up and shrunk her pupils as she sees a huge TV screen appearing and immediately recognised it as Gangle's face upon the screen playing.

Gangle :"Hello everyone! What caused quite the horror?"
Chad :"Horrible, dangly thing! Pomni is suddenly acting wild and-"
Queenie :"So it was you who kidnapped Kinger......."
Everyone else :"WHAT?!
Gangle :"Well looks like you quickly found me out. Though you are an admin yourself so it's not too big of a surprise unlike my reveal."

Gangle snickered as the rest either scorns Gangle for her reveal while the others wanted to understand if Gangle was bluffing, Queenie the only one to calmly yet sternly address and question Gangle's purpose in doing all of this.

Gangle reveals the VTC's plans on taking over the world but leaves out other important reasonings through the power of both having their victims eat infectious candy and turn into ravers through music or turn the non-infected into power sources through sonar energy.

Jax :"YOU WON'T GET AWAY WITH THIS!"
Gangle :"Oh I will and even if you're right, YOU won't be the ONE stopping me!"
Ribbit :"How do?"
Gangle :"Cause while you guys were dilly dally on your panic and usual activities, I have hacked the circus to play the infectious instrumental so the candy inside your bodies can activate."
Kaufmo :"WE'RE DOOMED! OH GOSH WHY DID WE EAT THAT CANDYCORN?!"
Gangle :"Except not only are the chemicals already inside your body, not only had I hacked into the circus systems but I ALSO HACKED THE ENTIRE INTERNET!"

Before anyone could react, Gangle pressed the button and the remix spread to all of the circus gang and all of the other inhabitants who had ate the candy which caused Raver!Pomni to step back as the rest all clutched their heads.

Soon Gangle had her face appear all over the screens of the Internet as she witnesses all of the inhabitants now being hijacked into ravers and glitch rapidly before attacking the ones who haven't been affected, cackling endlessly as she boasts of her cruel achievement.

Outside, watching through a screen, Kinger was horrified as he was stapled to the wall from the neck to the very bottom. He was powerless to do anything with his hands stapled as well and his pupils only shrunk the further he watches digital guts flying all over.

Gangle :"HOW DO LIKE THAT KINGER? I infected the entire Internet YOU IDIOT!"
Kinger :"Gangle....... No......"
Gangle :"*Cackles* NOW ALL THE TOONS WILL HAVE TO SCRAM BEFORE THE RAVERS DEVOUR THEIR WORTHLESS DIGITAL FLESH! HAHAHAHAHA!!!"

Soon, the non-infected need to quickly escape out and avoid the infected with some fortunate enough to survive but the rest unfortunate to be caught in its jaws.

Nox groaned and squealed constantly as it witnesses the ravers taking over before managing to buck away a raver attempting to tear it from behind. As it was trying to find a way to escape, sudden shrieks of terror were heard which Nox recognises. Forced to abandon its escape, Nox went to go find the source of the familiar shriek as it gallops around the Internet back to the education district.

For Andi, she was in the middle of fixing an animatronic when it and the others had glitched out rapidly before the animatronics glitched and joined the ravers in their slaughter.

It was clear to her that she was too late with Andi force to brutally shut down the animatronic before it can proceed to gut her next. Alarms were set up as Park Planet attempts to have all of its guests and staff evacuate while the screens of a simplified yet decorated drama mask continued cackling at all of them in a pit of sadistic mockery.

She fended off the ravers with her crowbar before attempting to find Frankie in hopes of evacuating with her, only to realise the horror once she got in here.

Frankie, alongside the other ravers, was mauling on a civilian before noticing Andi. Andi could only see the catastrophic colours of orange, black, yellow and blue replace those once innocent jade pupils of hers alongside the bloodied teeth that had completely changed Frankie's cheeky tooth-gapped grin.

Raver!Frankie hopped off and attempted to pounce on Andi who managed to block the bite, using the crowbar to snap away the teeth much to her own horror on what she had done.

Soon, Andi had to flee with the other evacuating visitors with all of them needing to head to the lobby as to exit out of the Internet before they all get deleted literally or glitched out of existence.

Back with Nox, it was trying to find out the shriek when she witnessed an equally as horrifying sight. Zari was on top of a light post where the other ravers were attempting to climb up and tear at her.

Without hesitation, Nox neighed and headbutted a huge crowd of ravers before kicking and swinging away the crowd until it's all cleared.

The ravers attempted to fight back but were fortunately no match for the war horse and were clearly executed much to its relief, Nox turning to see Zari slide down cautiously before being relieved.

Nox :"Zari! Were you hurt and are you okay?"
Zari :"I-i'm fine...... at least for now. Wh-what are those things?"
Nox :"Not so sure either..... but we need to get out of here before those things can maul us alive......."
Zari :"Poor Lily......."

Nox bended down as to let Zari ride on its back before quickly standing up as it carried Zari and galloped back to the lobby where a huge mass of visitors were quickly attempting to escape but either accidentally crushed one another or were injured during the stampede.

Andi was wrestling H3n3l0p3 as to allow extended amounts of toons to quickly scamper out back into the real world alongside digital inhabitants being forced to be displaced from their home.

However, by the time Zari and Nox were about to get on, the teleportation had went into a lock down due to a horrendous amount of toons jammed inside which lasted for more than what is usually made.

Zari :"WE'RE TRAPPED!"
Nox :"Damnit, now we can never go to safety....."
Zari :"Hey you!"
Andi :"What?"
Zari :"You're trapped in here too right?"
Andi :"Yes, but I'm planning to stay back."
Nox and Zari :"WHAT?!"
Nox :"Are you out of your mind?!"
Andi :"Yes, but I needed to close off the teleportations of the internet so that the ravers won't further slaughter more toons in their wake. Even if it results in my death, at least more lives can still be safe rather than deaths!"

Andi then proceeded to temporarily snap the neck of the AI receptionist before sprinting away as to now head into the News district where the Admins Tower to manipulate the controls.

Zari was horrified at the implications before her eyes but Nox couldn't help but feel a sense of respect for Andi, telling Zari that maybe they should help at least help Andi to save all.

Seeing how Nox, once so desperate to free itself, now willing to give up its only chance of escape, Zari wiped away her tears and held onto Nox tight as they both went after Andi. The time duration was too long for them to wait any longer and the banging of doors further emphasised the stake in hand.

During the run where Andi hopped over Ravers and dodged the swooping attackers, tripping on a corpse but rolling back into place, she was suddenly swooped up by Nox and landed on the armour saddle where Zari was taking the lead in terms of riding.

Andi :"I-it's you two again!"
Zari :"Yes, we decided to help you considering the time is too long for us to wait and those freaks would've already mauled us by the time it is available for transporting."
Nox :"True, so guide us to where you need to go."

Andi felt touched by the duo's act of sincerity before telling them the directions to the Admins Tower, introducing herself as well with other two doing the same as they head to the place.

With the few minutes passing, they had jumped over ravers and trampled over the same entities. Andi searched everywhere for the tower until she recognised a shape, tugging at Zari to steer Nox in the direction she was pointing at.

Jumping over the hedges and charging towards the door, the trio had forced themselves in where corpses of admins and the infected were inside. Andi jumped off and dealt with the first batch, Nox grabbing a large magnetic ruler for Zari to defend herself as they forced themselves to go further.

Stampeding up to the very top, they had reached the mother of all controls. Andi immediately pressed the buttons and checked the screens, horrified to see the internet is trying to creep into the real world.

One screen showcases a Lilypad device rapidly glitching out which exposed the toys to their human as both were forced to flee. Another showcases dysfunctional robots being forced to betray their own creators and families out of their own control. Every single screen shows a wave of hijacking innocent and mean electronics, both living and inanimate, as it urges Andi into needing to hurry with her programming into shutting down the entrance.

Zari and Nox watched as Andi desperately scavenged and hacked the code though made a few slips leading to accidental deletion of certain factors or the mishaps of coding, both jumping suddenly as they heard the thunderous banging of the door where ravers growled in desperation to burst in.

The duo freaked out and quickly grabbed every possible heavy object in hopes of blocking the doors. Going from servers, humongous printers, desktops, heavy crates, and anything that will at least hold off the ravers.

Andi checked file code after file code, constantly checking the time which ticked faster than in actuality as a constant boost of quickening the burst at the cost of also gaining a lingering sense of anxiety.

Soon, after many passing seconds of salvaging, Andi managed to find the code that allows the internet to transport living beings before forcing it off with slam of the keyboard.

[TELEPORTATION OF TOONS OF INTERNET ACCESS, CLOSED]

The trio couldn't believe it, they have managed to shut off the internet and prevented the ravers from escaping to terrorise more innocent toons. Despite Andi knowing there are still teleporters around, she knows that only non-living matter that's inanimate can only be transported as she puts in a code that hijacks and destroyed the three main internet poles as to further seal it off.

Zari :"You...... did it. You actually did it!"
Andi :"Uh thanks...... though I could also give you credit for helping me since you two also helped me."
Nox :"All is pleasured."
Zari :"I mean, even though we're going to all die in here, at least we can at least save a thousand and more."

The trio smiled at each other, glad that they at least did something to prevent a further invasion.

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However the moment was cut short as wires that have been painted red, wrangled both Zari and Andi by the neck which shocked Nox before he slid away on time as a screen featuring the mask on the screen chuckled at the two captured humans.

Nox :"ZARI! ANDI!"
Ganglevision :"Well well well! Looks like I got two 'heroes' in my grasp. GREAT for torture for electricity~"
Andi :"LET US GO!"
Zari :"ACK!"
Ganglevision :"Well it seems that I also got a 'hero' not in my grasp. A big bilingual horsey in shining rotten armour............."
Zari :"*Widens eyes as she turns to Nox* NOX RUN!"

Forced to abandon its acquaintances and to follow Zari's desperation, Nox has to flee as the wires were about to lasso him. The dessert horse tangled the wires against each other through maze dashing before seeing the window.

With a leap of faith, Nox crashed out of the window and fell down from the top floor. Sign boards featured Gangle staring menacingly with a cryptic grin with bone-chilling eyes, all stating "Gangle is watching you."

Nox's fall was then cushioned by accidentally crushing ravers before the dessert horse sprinted away to safety as the ravers were busy with something though only a few noticed and attempted chase.

Nox teared up, feeling emotions it never thought it had as it continued galloping for safety.

Meanwhile, Gangle was proud of her own achievements though noticed she cannot enter back to the real world anymore. However, it did not bother Gangle severely as she knew of her other plans while taking both Andi and Zari away.

Chapter Text

The bathhouse was bustling with toons all around the world and not exclusive to only yokai. Dark Cacao Cookie decided to treat his subjects to a nice place after booking few days ago after Yubaba ,the owner of the place, has been subdued of her madness. Dark Cacao usually would never disvalue his own values but the reason he did it is because of seeing how Hollyberry Cookie deciding to help her own citizens out which inspired the usually bittersweet king into doing the same as to amend his own actions. Dark Choco was here also but is more of a coincidental case as he thought this is the peaceful time to slowly forgive himself.

Dark Cacao told his warriors to be well behaved as he descends off to go find the place he had booked, a nicely steamed sauna room for those of dessertia. However, it would take Dark Cacao a bit more than he realises as he passes through the corridors.

While exploring the place, Dark Cacao slowly ventured as he was concerned by the other toons not of dessertia enjoying extremely hot springs that would melt away the driest of cakehounds. Strangely, he ends up meeting a bluish black and white semi-tuxedo cat who also decided to explore as well and surprised him though barely when he heard it talk.

Francis :"Huh, you must be the king. Greetings your majesty, I am Francis."
Dark Cacao :"A talking cat....... not too strange I suppose. I am Dark Cacao Cookie, king of the kingdom with the same name."
Francis :"Impressive! I never seen a royal being enter the bathhouse before, at least with my very eyes."

Dark Cacao nodded at Francis as he let's the cat follow him as they surprisingly end up talking to each other with Francis now extremely curious of the king's past.

As they were exploring, Francis growing even more intrigued by Dark Cacao Cookie, they reached the sauna areas and had reached the place he had reserved. However, they do end up encountering Dark Choco who flinched upon the sight of his own father who widened his eyes at him.

Francis was curious though concerned seeing the other Cookie with a scar back away while Dark Cacao's soft bitter face started to soften his gaze out of guilt. The two never expected each other to actually meet unprepared for their apologies.

Dark Choco swore he must've gotten the wrong sauna number, only to be proven wrong as Dark Cacao asked him about it.

Dark Choco :"I-i believe I may have gotten the wrong number."
Dark Cacao :"If that was the case..... may you explain your number?"
Dark Choco :"...... 1,1,0,3,7."
Dark Cacao :"Unfortunately, that is also the number that I have booked."
Francis :"I-is there something that happened between you two?"
Dark Cacao :"I'll explain once we get inside."

With that, the three entered in with Dark Cacao going to one side where Francis followed him while Dark Choco is all by himself from the opposite side.

A tension lingers as the steam isn't enough to resolve anything between the two relatives. Francis asked Dark Cacao why does he look sympathetic towards Dark Choco and why does the latter look so fearful. Dark Cacao sighs as he decides to explain everything.

Dark Cacao :"This..... fellow Cookie. Is my son......"
Francis :"Your... son? W-woah.... what happened between you two?"
Dark Cacao :"It's a long but tragic story. My son once always wanted my approval yet I never even batted an eye on him so he trained every day just to at least give him at least a sole smile. As a result, it was my fault I lead to his corruption once he had saw the cursed strawberry jam sword and went mad. We battled gruesomely and I last survived a slash to the torso before I banished him....... resulting in not only his hatred amd misery but also mine as well filled with an unforgivable sorrow."
Francis :"Is that why-?"
Dark Cacao :"Yes, that is why. Even if we had changed ourselves for the better, even having my planned apologies, we still have our burdens of guilt weight us down and I believe he was still not ready to forgive yet."
Francis :"Oh......"
Dark Cacao :"If there is anything I believe, the one to be blamed is myself and only myself. I am the one who lead him this path for I had denied him the love and warmth he so craved in the cold I have raised all my warriors in."

Francis pitifully watched Dark Cacao turn his head away as to let the shadows soothe him before the cat went to look at Dark Choco who was doing the same though is clearly more anxious of what to say.

Attempting to find a solution, Francis decides to advice Dark Cacao though is cautious of his own words on what he can at least do.

Francis :"Your majesty, may I suggest that...... you get a bit closer to him and apologise. Just not too close, only a safe far distance you believe your son is comfortable with. Sorry if I'm not the best at it. Especially since I have some of my losses as well....."
Dark Cacao :"I...... thank the offering. Though I believe it is best if he seeks me out for it will tell me that he is comfortable with getting near."
Francis :"While that is true, I do believe you going towards him rather than the other way around is alot more better. I know I shouldn't be talking to a king like you like that but...... if you were to actually confront him yourself but still maintain the distance, it would further showcase your clear regrets. It's hard to apologise to someone as it also requires you to maintain your promise and still be accepting even if all has been refused. Yes, a warrior must seek out their own path but even a warrior still needs to be seeked in order for their journey to continue."

Dark Cacao was stunned by Francis' words of advice, surprised by how a cat of all things gave him the sole advice he was unknowingly searching for as a result of him needing to apologise and forgive his son.

With that, Dark Cacao took a deep breath and exhale silently as he let's Francis carefully get off of him, patting the cat's head as he now heads towards Dark Choco but maintains a distance that is at least comfortable for him.

Dark Choco jumped as he saw Dark Cacao approaching and backed further into a wall, only to see Dark Cacao purposely stopping where the distance is 4 feet away which strangely relaxed Dark Choco Cookie.

Dark Cacao :"Dark Choco Cookie... may I speak to you about something?"
Dark Choco :"I-... you may father."
Dark Cacao :"I am... sorry of what I have done to you. Even if you had almost killed me, I was the reason you once went down a dark path. I have never gave the love you had wanted in the very cold we live and I had been too bitter to realise my actions until too late."
Dark Choco :"Father....."
Dark Cacao :"I know. Even with my resolution, I still had the chains of my old self clinging onto me. I had once planned to have you come over to me for I once believed you are most comfortable and ready. But it turns out that similar to becoming a warrior, forgiveness should be earned even for the mightiest of all kings. Even if you don't forgive me for what I have done, may you still accept?"

Dark Choco could only stare at his father, tears in his icing eyes processing the bittersweet apology that Dark Cacao emitted. Francis was desperate in hoping that all goes well, Dark Choco realising that the cat had helped Dark Cacao confront his own struggles of forgiveness.

With the processing and afterthoughts, Dark Choco finally decided to forgive his father by giving him a hug he had always wanted to give. Dark Cacao couldn't believe his sight before clutching his hug even harder, hearing Dark Choco's apology and gratefulness of the king's sincere apology as he forgives him as well.

Francis carefully went over and asked if the two had properly amend their actions and resolve their tensions, Dark Choco nodding as Dark Cacao thanked Francis for his help.

The trio end up spending time in the sauna, Dark Cacao and Dark Choco both bonding and slowly peeling off their fears with Francis happy to at least join in the conversation.

Meanwhile, Crunchy Chip Cookie and his cream wolves were happily talking to San and her wolves as they were both just searching around and both have wolves for partners and family. Caramel Arrow Cookie was searching around and concerned for the amount seen when she saw a gang of anthromorphic animals who are roarball players passing by, recognizing them as the Vineland thorns due to sometimes having videos on them on her feed whenever she's checking her band, once having felt sympathy and empathy towards Will due to a diss track about him.

In pure coincidence, Olivia ends up going towards her due to having been a fan of the Bites' music. The two end up chatting with Caramel Arrow Cookie a bit stunned by the Ostrich's chatty excitement.

As they were talking a bit, one of the servants asked if they would like some sweets special. Caramel Arrow refused, saying that she prefers more bitter flavors, while Olivia asks for the price.

Hearing the crazily expensive prices, Caramel Arrow was stunned by the absurd price which Olivia immediately refused. The server understood it and went to go find the others.

Watching the scene, TB grumbled as he knew the high prices of the candy is a major downfall and decides to go seek out Yubaba as to file his complaint.

In the office, Yubaba was checking complaints and satisfactions alongside the names of the staff she had stolen when TB knocked on the tiny door and entered in. He tapped his feet as he sassily addressed Yubaba much to her frustration.

TB :"I told you that having a fair enough price for the candy I donated to you, should've work. I seen customers refusing the candy and the only ones who accepted it are the careless rich the equivalent of you."
Yubaba :"Well that's their problem, not mine."
TB :"You doofus! You realise that, if the thing is more affordable, more money would be given and spend. While the singular amount is small, the total will be quadruple and above to make you still rich!"
Yubaba :"Now listen here you little soot sprite, I didn't build this entire industry just to get humiliated by a thing that is unworthy of free will. You daring to challenge the very boss is a sign you are a worthless worker and I should've crushed you more earlier to show how much of a threat I am."
TB :"Oh? So we BOTH getting cocky eh?"

TB sprinted away as to avoid Yubaba slamming her fist on the table, escaping from being crushed yet still did risky acts of mocking and taunting Yubaba. The witch chased after TB, causing decor to either tip over or get crushed amongst the chase.

In a flash, TB stole the magic scroll that acts as a security tablet and teased Yubaba to go get it. Soon, the soot sprite skittered into Yubaba's daycare for her sole humongous child as Yubaba's most loyal servants attempted to chase after her.

TB swooped from pillow and furniture before hiding in a safe spot under the drawers where it's too tight for even a mouse to fit in. The humongous baby was too busy munching away his gluttonous hunger, eating the special candy that TB submitted, to notice TB as he witnesses his mother searching desperately in a fit of rage with the other four trying to search every Nook and cranny.

Boh :"M-mama?"
Yubaba :"Now now Boh, mama's trying to find some pesky soot sprite in the room."
TB :"*under the desk* Hehe~, those doofuses don't know where I'm at. Now let's see in this scroll......"

Back in the bathhouse's public, Archie was having a light conversation with Tatsuo as they decided to explain their own pasts and families while their respective pairs of children played with each other.

Archie :"So you used to be in a horrendous group?"
Tatsuo :"Yeah,..... used to be a programmer and planner of them. However, I end up leaving while we were in Japan and that's when I met my wife. She was the most beautiful I have ever seen and still is today. Though as a result, as the group became more irredeemable and I had to choose between them and my wife."
Archie :"And in the end, you chose your wife. Good to hear though."
Tatsuo :"True, so I end up leaving the group and found surprisingly more better opportunities than when I was once in it. Able to study and research more on my dream before finally achieving them, now becoming a university professor and resulting in my two dear daughters."

The two fathers were happy in getting to bond before Jett managed to find Archie and politely told him that they must head to the hotsprings and spa. Archie took note of it before taking his two daughters with him, leading to Tatsuo alongside Mei and Satsuki to wave at them.

The night is getting darker than ever, TB was awaiting for the perfect moment to on the music. He learns that the systems have been hacked by Gangle while she's in the internet and is ready to now properly spread it.

TB squeezed under the gaps and finally got back to his workplace, surprised to see that his fellow soot sprites had tied up their lead and had thrown him into the fiery furnace where the coal should only be thrown in.

Kamajī roared in pain as he gets both melted and roasted alive, wondering why would they do this to him even though he never did anything to them other than order them to work as his tied up limbs were scratching against the metal. TB was disappointed by the scene as he was going to manipulate his co-boss but didn't say anything.

One of the soot sprites noticed TB and alerted the others, pointing at TB as he has returned. The humongous dust piles surround TB and praised him for his free will and mockery of Yubaba, making TB realise he didn't need to convince them as he had planned while he listens to the reasons why they are like this.

Soot Sprite 1 :"It's the almighty TB! Oh how we now praise you for your free will!"
Soot sprite 2 :"Oh praise you for being the first to break your own control! We couldn't believe how foolish we are when we first hated you for gaining your free will."
Soot sprite 3 :"When you came back from your luxurious trip, you became more arrogant and more confident~ so strong in not submitting to such bosses who would wipe us out with a slap."
TB :"Oh uh-...... thank you?"
Soot sprite 4 :"Oh almighty TB, we had observed you in your works. The way you travel with extreme silence, the way you use your cunning mind as a result of your own free will, and the way your charm shines even as you get defeated........ you inspired all of us to now also get our free will!"
Soot sprite 5 :"And the way you showcased your cruelty towards our oppressors when you do defeat them makes some of us skip a heart pound even though we don't have hearts!"
Soot sprite 6 :"What shall we do for you? We can do anything!"
TB :"Anything?"
Soot sprite 7 :"ANYTHING! We want to follow your lead and will bow to your very might!"

The soot sprites all showered TB with their compliments, the switch up insane for TB as he thinks about it. With a final solving, TB decides to reveal the VTC's plans before asking if they can all sneakily lace some of the food delivered by giving them the special candycorn.

The soot sprites all agreed as TB now let's them proceed with the plan, majority scrambling as they constantly dreamed of their revolution while the rest stayed as to continue their work as to not deprive suspicion. TB chuckled as he now checks the scroll of surveillance.

After a sauna trip, Dark Cacao and Francis waved at Dark Choco as the two relatives are glad to resolve their own issues amd fix back a broken heart. Dark Cacao thanked Francis for the very advice he needed, saying that he was unable to find such advice until now.

Francis was glad to help when the duo noticed some soot sprites skittering around with sweets all around but with a suspicious purpose.

Dark Cacao immediately knew that something is up and went to go chase after the creature with Francis coming along in an equal state of worry.

During the chase, Dark Cacao and Francis travelled through the entire bathhouse though also witnessed a few "unusual" species as well. A large totoro with two smaller ones and a cat bus were chilling as the totoros were just munching messily while the Catbus let's the hotspring relax it. Another is some Ponies who decided to pamper themselves, and so many more.

Francis was surprised the amount of species as Dark Cacao had observed that the soot sprites were suddenly doing something worse that he expected. The soot sprites seem to be sneakily tainting the food much to the staff's unknown, something is not right.

During the travel, the two end up witnessing a soot sprite about to taint the buffet of the roarball players who were just chilling about and dining. In a quick step, Dark Cacao quickly stomped on the soot sprite and crushed the candy as well which ended up shocking the roarball players with a few exceptions.

Modo :"Woah big guy! Quite the loud stomper you are."
Dark Cacao :"Oh I uh- sorry for invading your privacy..... It's just that a parasite was about to sneak into your food."
Lenny :"Oh shit...... uh thanks man."
Dark Cacao :"You're.... welcome."
Francis :"Your majesty, you seem to be awkward around civilians aren't you?"
Dark Cacao :"As a king whose usually bitter, kindness in a direct way can be hard to express compared to a usually more 'standard' being."
Jett :"Wait you're a king? Oh shit uh- sorry for the informality we emitted!"
Dark Cacao :"No no..... it's alright. Despite the disrespect, I don't blame you."

Dark Cacao checked under the crushing, seeing the crushed candy and the pile of soot stains on the floor. He carefully rubbed it away with the foot he used against the floor.

The duo left as the roarball players turned to look at each other, now deciding to quickly devour their food in hopes to outspeed the potential lacers from getting to them.

Dark Cacao and Francis were embarrassed yet relieved of their encounter when they saw Caramel Arrow Cookie watching San and Crunchy Chip Cookie do their own thing before she greeted the king upon his arrival.

Caramel Arrow :"Your majesty! I feel like you can already tell but the place has a crazy expensive price for simple sweets."
Dark Cacao :"That's no good, did you stop Crunchy Chip?"
Caramel Arrow :"The price was already a turn down so yeah."
Dark Cacao:"I see, also, have you seen some tiny fuzzy things roaming around with the same special candy?"
Caramel Arrow :"Uh yeah, I asked a staff member about them and learnt that they are only supposed to be in the boiler room so it was strange to see them around."

Dark Cacao knew something was wrong and established both a report and a temporarily extermination in dealing with the soot sprites. He told the two to gather the other warriors or search for them so that they can ensure the extermination can proceed.

During the extermination, much to the staff trying to stop the Dark Cacaoians from eradicating the soot sprites despite the obvious problem, the Catbus yawned as it decided to go out of the bath and was already satisfied.

During the venture, it encounters a cyan unhinged Maine coon tinkered experimenting with random scraps with others watching. The catbus meowed at the scene and asked who the tinker was, the tinkered introducing himself with a boast the size of my fatass.

*Translated*
Catbus :"So..... who are you and what are you doing in here alongside with that thing?"
Franklin :"Why I am the GREAT FRANKLIN! Tinkerer of Boon County and of a feline prodigy! I am making fire works!"
Catbus :"Oh cool, fireworks. Always gives me the creeps cause of their loud noise. Besides my name is the same as my species, Catbus. Not creative i know."
Franklin :"A catbus eh? You're an interesting fella."

The two felines end up talking to each other as Franklin shows off his craft, also explaining the reasonings for being inside the bathhouse. A soot sprite crawled by after lacing one of the watchers of Franklin by putting the special candy into the drink, before skittering away into a crack in the floor which led back to the boiler room where TB was gorging and sharing his treats with the other soot sprites.

Soot sprite 19 :"Almighty TB! We managed to lace as much food as possible for the great apocalypse that will aid our revolution!"
TB :"Cool, any notes."
Soot Sprite 19 :"Well....... there are strange humanoid desserts attempting to kill us off and the staff are only helping us since we work on the boiler."
TB :"Guess it will be a temporary problem, now help yourself with the candy. I have the music to finally play~"

TB pulled out his DJ booth which made everyone in awe of the music about to be played. TB saw that it is successfully connected to the speakers before now playing the horrifying melody that would turn a simple bathhouse vacation......... into a bloodbath nightmare.

The relaxing tunes of music were roughly replaced by the ear screeching yet classical and oriental tune now playing all over the bathhouse areas. Customers who had consumed the laced food clutched their heads rapidly which confused yet frightened everyone around.

The Catbus and Franklin immediately took their leave as the crowds started to shift rapidly, instantly avoiding being swept away as Franklin and a few uninfected board the Catbus who now searchs for the totoro family.

However, the Totoro family were also affected by it as they clutched their heads before mindlessly attacking each other due to the consciousness still left in them. The Catbus was horrified before it decided to do the very desperate yet practical escape as to save itself and the others, crashing through the paper sliding doors as it forced itself to swim rapidly.

The Dark Cacaoians realised their situation upon realising the forming of the ravers which have transformed from innocent customers who now wanted to gut their own familiars. Dark Cacao demanded that his warriors attempt to protect and collect every survivor possible before they flee, already positioning himself to hold off the horde as he swung his sword as to slash a huge amount of ravers.

San and her wolves agreed to help the Dark Cacaoians as they did as they were ordered, mauling away the ravers while capturing the innocent into safe hands.

For Yubaba, she wondered what was the "horrendous music playing" as she gave up on her search for TB and tried to tell her staff to stop attacking, unaware of the infection at play. Suddenly, Bao was wailing to the point that bookshelves and trinket boxes rattled across the entire room before he smashed down the door.

The servants of Yubaba alongside herself were puzzled as they saw the humongous baby showcasing his infected self. Bao however further emphasised the danger as he grabbed the servants and devoured them alive, pulling off whatever can fit in his mouth before gorging on them.

Yubaba attempted to calm her own baby, but was too late to use her powers as Bao grabbed her roughly before giving huge crunches all around and pulling as to tear away every strip of her wrinkly flesh.

Screams echo through the entire bathhouse the more the toons suffer from the infection that had proceeded.

The roarball players were trying their hardest to survive as Will held Archie's daughters as Archie himself flings the ravers out of the way. From afar, Will notices tatsuo and his daughters being chased by some Ravers and needed to do something fast.

Will looked around, reverting his eyes to expand his vision, to find Jett struggling the least and called her as to help the family.

Will :"JETT! There's a family being chased by ravers, all human!"
Jett :"WHERE?!"
Will :"From the north straight, quickly get them!"
Ari :"Go Jett go!"
Adi :"Will believes in you!"

Jett sprung into action and dodged the snapping jaws of the ravers before yanking all three family members, still sprinting away as Archie was relieved upon seeing who the trio are.

Archie :"YOU THREE! Oh thank the lords you're all okay!"
Tatsuo :"I can say the same as well but.... what are those things?"
Archie :"Not sure, but we do know that these things can kill."
Mei :"I-i'm scared....."
Satsuki :"We all are.... we need to get out of here...."

For Francis, he was sprinting away after his owner was being mauled to death by the ravers. He still hears the screams of agony which made his fur raise even further when a raver was about to pounce on him.

Fortunately, Francis was snatched away by Dark Choco who quickly rolled under and leaped into the air to jump and flung himself on a raver.

Francis was astounded by Dark Choco's moves as the latter keeps sprinting away, Dark Choco told Francis that they will be heading to the Dark Cacao Kingdom and hopes that they can reach them on time.

While running, the roarball players and Tatsuo's family trio noticed the duo and thought it is best if they follow the duo before scampering onto their feet.

As the Dark Cacaoians were escorting everyone inside their airship, Caramel Arrow was shoving the survivors in when she noticed the arrival of Dark Choco with Francis and the survivors who had followed them.

Caramel Arrow was ecstatic and teary in greeting the prince back before grabbing Francis, the roarball players and the others as to throw them inside. They then enter inside along with the rest of the dark Cacaoians alongside the wolf pack of San and her family enter in.

Soon, Dark Cacao was the last to arrive as he sprints towards the airship while Ravers followed him in hopes of tasting his bitter flesh.

The king leaped and rolled himself inside as the Dark Cacaoians managed to close the doors after confirming that their king is still in one piece, quickly preventing the ravers from coming in as the airship quickly drifts away.

Dark Choco and Francis quickly went over to the king to check on Dark Cacao's state while Olivia reveals the horrendous news to everyone through her phone. Their coach, Will's friends, and all they have fought, everyone they knew has fallen into the infection that slaughtered millions.

Will broke down as he realises the fate of his own friends, tearing as he mutters to himself "not again.....no no not again......" with Lenny attempting to comfort him despite also grieving their coach.

To add more salt to their situation, Olivia realised that every part of the world has been infected which caused further despair as they realised that their world has been experiencing the first stage of the apocalypse also known as the birth of it.

As they somberly wondered on what they should do now, they have no choice but to wait for their destination. Dark Cacao had gotten up and hoped that everyone was alright but had his thoughts now take on nerve-striking fore sights of his familiars upon overhearing the discussions of the outside world all taken over, growing worser and worser each second.

Chapter Text

On dream island, it was another huge party as it contained a huge majority of invitees. OJ and Firey were proud of their party's achievements as they were ready to prepare the other events, seeing that more than just the object toons have also entered in as well. Marine researchers advocating and showcasing spooky marine facts, Chefs competing each other, a whole festival that rivals the last time something similar has happened.

While this was going on, Golf Ball entered in with absolute disbelief as she carried the list of invitees inside while appalled by the comical amount in it. Firey waved as OJ greeted the anthro golf ball.

OJ :"Hey Golf ball, what got you in such a fuzz?"
Golf ball :"OJ, Firey........ why did you think it's a good idea to invite almost everyone?"
Firey :"Well we want to have the biggest party ever, any problem with that?"
Golf ball :"Yeah, and that is too many toons! You could've invited hazards onto the island. Even if there aren't, the list is audacious even to a madlad! Take a hearing of this: Gandalf the Grey and Gandalf the White, and Monty Python and the Holy Grail's Black Knight, and Benito Mussolini, and the Blue Meanie And Cowboy Curtis, and Jambi The Genie Robocop, The Terminator, Captain Kirk, and Darth Vader Lo-pan, Superman, every single Power Ranger Bill S. Preston and Theodore Logan Spock, The Rock, Doc Ock, and Hulk Hogan- like those invitees are straight out of no where and the fact you even included Cowboy Curtis makes me wish I could kick him in his cowboy ass!"

Firey and OJ stared at Golfball before dismissing her frustration, causing her to pick up the list with her teeth before slamming it down on the floor. She stomped away from the hotel and grumbled all the way onto a spot near a booth.

Test Tube noticed Golf Ball's frustration before deciding to comfort her, Peso and Fan witnessing the scene in concern.

Peso approached Golf Ball cautiously yet concerned as to ask if she's okay, instantly given a sharp no before Golf Ball realises her mistake and stuttered in her apology.

Peso went back to Fan who have him a comforting pat on the back, Captain Barnacles sighing as he hopes that the Halloween concert will appear anytime soon to at least put smiles on their faces.

As for the other side, Megatron watches as the toons interact with the residents of Dream island. He can't help but feel suspicious as he asks Optimus Prime on his opinion.

Optimus Prime :"I do agree that it's suspicious that they invite all of us without knowledge of our backgrounds."
Megatron :"They still do but the fact they don't really care about it really says something of their security system."
Optimus Prime :"True *sighs* how careless they are...... at least they don't have us eating babies."

The two transformer trucks both agreed together on their involvement and the island their on before Optimus Prime noticed Teardrop lacing the food and drinks with the special candycorn and other candies.

Realising that something is wrong all along, Optimus Prime told Megatron the reason for his leave with the latter accepting as he protects the rest, Optimus now speeding away.

The transformer followed Teardrop everywhere, witnessing her lace every food concoction around until he reached the hotel's back alley where Teardrop was preparing a.......... dj booth?

Optimus Prime slowly entered in, a single step too close immediately causing Teardrop to react and throw a blade at the transformer.

The blade comically tinked off, causing immediate embarrassment to Teardrop as Optimus Prime asked on her intentions.

Optimus :"Now excuse me Ma'am, now just what are you doing?"
Teardrop :"{{Signs}} None of your business......."
Optimus :"Wait..... are you deaf or mute?"
Teardrop :"*facepalms* {{Signs}} Mute obviously. If I was deaf, I wouldn't understand your question. Doesn't help that I got my vocal chords ripped off by some bastard."

Optimus apologised elegantly though truthfully of his insensitivity, going back into attempting to address Teardrop's intentions of lacing the food alongside building a private dj booth in a back alley.

Instantly frustrated by the request and reasoning, Teardrop dropped off her stuff before purposely polluting her water body with the candy. In the blink of an eye, Teardrop skittered towards Optimus Prime and tainted his engines and combustion much to his horror.

Optimus attempted to force Teardrop out, feeling himself glitching more violently than ever as he felt his own joints rusting, the transformer only letting out garbling before being heavily deactivated temporarily.

Seeping through Optimus's eyes, Teardrop exited out with a sigh of relief before noticing a petrified witness in a baseballer costume dropping his cigarette box.

Recognizing that red cube from anywhere, Teardrop grinned with a glare into Blocky's shrunken pupils as she finds it the perfect time to finally teach him a lesson.

Teardrop :"{{Signs}} Well if it ain't Blocky? What a perfect time for me to showcase my own cruelty."
Blocky :"Y-you murdered Optimus Prime?! I'll report you!"
Teardrop :"{{Signs}} Getting ironic are we? That's a stretch. Though I fortunately didn't kill him, more so deactivate him temporarily."
Blocky :"YOU'RE NOT GETTING AWAY WITH THIS!!"

Blocky attempted to sprint for his life but was yanked and swept away from Teardrop who jumped on him before crashing him against the wall, causing him to form cracks once the impact has landed.

Teardrop noticed the dropped bat along with the cigarettes before picking up the sports equipment as to admire the size and model it is while Blocky writhed in his wounds, bleeding an unknown substance that acted as his blood.

Upon realising the authentic bat was actually a sports equipment, Teardrop immediately used it as to break Blocky's limbs, snapping his bones and bruising him severely as he screamed upon the impact.

Teardrop :"{{Signs}} Guess you aren't so tough after all, coming from the 'greatest prankster' of all time~"
Blocky :"WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?!"
Teardrop:"{{Signs}} Well ain't you a hypocrite? I would've said the same when you did that prank on me......"
Blocky :"IT WAS JUST A PRANK!"
Teardrop :" *beats Blocky's face once* {{Signs}} A PRANK YOU SAY? You ruined my only way of speaking, I can't speak because of you and I can't complete vocal challenges because of you! I remember hearing you laugh as my throat bled, containing a hatred that I have long since forgotten until now......."
Blocky :"I-i..... I-"
Teardrop :"{{Signs}}But guess what? Now I get to make you understand the struggles of not being able to scream, maybe that'll make you more pitiful....."

Teardrop tossed away the bat for a short while before forcing Blocky's jaw open, shoving her hand into his mouth as to grab onto the vocal cords. The two forced against each other until Teardrop victoriously ripped off Blocky's vocal cords, replicating a laughter only Blocky would make as he gurgles on his own blood-like substance.

Teardrop soon picked up the bat again before continuing to lip-mimic Blocky, swinging it and beating Blocky rapidly as he gurgles for mercy in vain.

With one brutal swing from Teardrop, it transitions to another scene where a party goer had manage to break the pinata as everyone is unaware of the horrors that had just happened on this very island.

Test Tube alongside Peso and Golf Ball watched the party continue on while eating kelp rolls. It was their break from advocating for the science advocate fest and Golf ball apologised again to Peso who forgave her.

Peso :"We can act irrationally without knowledge of our own actions."
Golf Ball :"That's true.... it's just that I was frustrated by the list as that's too many toons but I guess that's just me overreacting. I mean, it's just toons after all...."
Test Tube :"Well it can be heavily crowded and I do agree it's too excessive but, at least we can have more toons to see our cool inventions and what we're advocating about."
Peso :"Yeah! Imagine all the toons admiring you and Tennis Ball's craft of the super speed boats. The fact your boats are severely functional and environmental friendly as the flappers are severely less likely to injure creatures and the fuels can be used with sustainable fuels, can be really popular to divers and fishertoons who don't want to harm the environment!"
Golf Ball :"Huh...... didn't know that is the positive behind that?"

Test Tube snickered at Golf Ball's realization, suddenly seeing someone go over to her and instantly recognizing as one of the most famous scientists........ ALOE COOKIE!

Test Tube :"Well if it's not the one and only Aloe Cookie. How are you doing?"
Aloe :"Great really, I've always thought it be splendid to showcase my craft to more toons."
Test Tube :"So uh..... want to sit next to us?"
Aloe :"*Chuckles* Sure, Test Tube."

As Aloe sat down next to Test Tube, Peso and Golf Ball almost burst into excitement bit eased themselves as they ended up switching their focus on chatting to Aloe and her inventions. Test tube just tsked as she took out a bag of candy that Fan gave to her, only interested on what makes it so sweet before putting it back inside her coat.The squad end up bonding together, unaware of the upcoming events until the very announcement.

After the presumably last DJ exited out, Firey and OJ both arrived as they announced certain aspects. Fireworks blasted throughout and exploded, sparkling dust decorating the night sky as everyone awed at the sight.

The two island owners explained and boasted their whereabouts to make this party exciting than ever, gaining cheers from the entire crowd.

Amongst the crowd, Pen was hooting on with Eraser and Snowball as they could not wait to make this party even more exciting. As a result of an idea as he drinks his Orange Joe, Pen went to turn towards Blocky but only came to realise that Blocky was not back from his cigarette break.

Confused, Pen wondered if the crowd was too heavy for Blocky to past through before he started continously hopping up and down as to check for any sign of Blocky.

However, there was no sign of the vibrant red cube anywhere. Not even a rummage through the forest of toons all over the place, concerning Pen even more as Blocky usually never that late nor would Blocky be absent from a party like this.

Noticing Pen's constant hopping, Eraser decides to comment on what was he doing which led to Pen explaining everything.

Pen :"Blocky is not here nor seems to be coming with us."
Eraser :"Blocky is not coming? That's absurd! He would never be late to a party like this."
Pen :"Exactly, and I think something must've happened as cigarette breaks aren't that long."
Eraser :"What do you think we can do?"
Pen :"I'm not sure and it seems we have to figure out ourselves."

During the party, Teardrop walked up on stage though unusually quiet so it was no surprise to her when the others were stunned by her appearance on stage once Firey had noticed her.

Firey :"What the-!? Where the fuck did you come from?!"
Teardrop :"{{Signs}} Sorry for spooking you, just needed to showcase my latest craft."
Firey :".....What?"
OJ :"Since it's sign language, she first apologised for spooking us before saying she wants to show her craft which seems to be a DJ booth judging by what she's holding."
Firey :"I didn't know you were a dj now, I guess the floor is yours?"

Teardrop just flapped her hand as she sets up her booth, displaying and connecting the servers with it. From afar, Golf Ball noticed the presence of Teardrop on stage and was baffled by the sight.

Pulling away from the binoculars that Peso shared, Golf Ball wondered why was Teardrop being a DJ now with the rest confused but couldn't really understand it due to not being with Teardrop nor are familiar with her before.

Suddenly, as Teardrop made the final preparations, Teardrop gave a sly grin at the two hosts before finally starting her music.

That is when the infestation started.

In the party, Megatron was listening to a strange looking teal clock talking about their friend, Animatic, being somewhere when the strange infectious melody played in. Those who ate the candy suddenly clutched their heads as they all screamed, much to the uninfected's horror and confusion as the infected now all turned into ravers and now attempted to maul at each and every one of them.

Megatron gasped and attempted to save all of the toons as much as possible, relieved he had a humongous ridiculous bag as a gift from Bumblebee as he carefully stores all the non-infected while having to constantly scrape his legs to get rid of the ravers attempting to climb up on him.

Megatron had to now run after getting enough that is viable before sprinting away, shaking his robotic legs. He wondered where Optimus was, hoping that he would appear until he realised the truth.

Amongst the ravaged crowd, a monstrous truck appeared and was turning the unfortunate into a meaty pulp by squeezing through its tires and crushing through its trampling. Recognizing that design from anywhere, Megatron knew the truth behind Optimus's disappearance as he now needs to escape while he still can with the survivors intact.

For the squad watching from afar, they were horrified to witness the transformed crowd ravaging other innocents with teeth and claws. Test Tube knew that the speakers are connected to the DJ booth and quickly rushed towards the festival with the other three following along.

As they expected, the festival was not spared from the infection as the mortifying melody corrupted those who ate the candy that slaughtered the innocent.

Test Tube witnessed her friends all goring other innocents and the same can be said about Peso with his crew and familiars along with Golf Ball and her sole friend Tennis Ball.

In desperate measures, Aloe Cookie immediately typed in a code that caused the group to suddenly get super speed. She told them to save as much toons as possible before instantly running herself, demonstrating the reason why she gave them super speed as they proceed to do so though are unsure.

The group swooped up alot of uninfected toons though had to be careful with their steps, having to group up whenever they need to escape the ravers.

During their saving however, they and the survivors that they saved were suddenly swooped up and roped in by something as they were all going to be inserted into what looks like a transformer which it is.

Koki :"What in the-?!"
Megatron :"NO TIME FOR EXPLANATIONS, WE NEED TO GO NOW!"
Marshmallow :"Then hurry up! I can't be killed by those toons....."
Aloe Cookie :"Thanks for the help, I'll adjust your form real quick."

Aloe Cookie typed in a code that gave Megatron the speed he needed that is already enough for him to exceed the speed of the ravers. During the middle of the escape however, Golf Ball remembered that they are on an island and the gate to it is locked and too small for anyone to fit anyone in.

However, Golf Ball also remembered her inventions and quickly asked Aloe if she could give her extreme speed. The anthro cookie was baffled but did so as pleased, causing Golfball to squirm out and speed away.

Heading straight back to the festival, Golf Ball grabbed the speed boats she made before speeding head back to the point it matched megatron's speed.

Once they had reached the shore, Golf Ball instantly went to building up the boat by deconstructing her machinery si that she can combine all into one. Knowing how long it would take despite the speed, the toons would have to defend themselves as to give enough time for Golf Ball to finish.

Meanwhile, Teardrop snickered as she made Firey and OJ witness everyone they had invited alongside the toons that have attended all turn into ravers.

Being satisfied, Teardrop decided to end the two hosts herself by extinguishing Firey and shattering OJ before they could even blink.

Amongst the crowd, Pen had to drag himself through the bodies of both ravers and uninfected toons being mauled as he had to escape out of here. Eraser had turned into a raver while Snowball was mauled to death, Pen overhearing the shrieks as he tries to drag faster.

Noticing Pen from amongst the ocean of bodies, Teardrop snickered before diving into the crowd. Slithering through legs that tripped both parties as she catches up to Pen, Teardrop pounced on him and instantly knocked him out with a punch as she had an idea on who the next contestant shall be in their game.

Back with the toons who were close to surviving, Golf Ball had finally finished the boat and ushered everyone inside. Megatron carried everyone in as Golf Ball alongside the other surviving mechanics and scientists quickly pressed the controls through Golf Ball's advice.

The engine then suddenly started hooting and grinding as it quickly propelled everyone out of the island, swiftly slicing through the sea.

Now that their all safe, Peso watched the island back from afar and glanced at the ravers howling and growling at their lost of torture. The anthro penguin gulped as he recognised that all of his teammates had turned into ravers, quickly looking away as to not further see their fate.

As far as they are saved, they wonder what do they do now and where would they go. Aloe Cookie suggests that once they had reached uninfested land hopefully, they would either find a base or build one themselves. Maybe even both if they were to find a usually unused place.

Everyone agreed as Test Tube could only stare at the horizon, knowing that there are others that were left behind but felt it was too late to save them. Test Tube looked at the bag of uneaten candy and felt something suspicious behind it. For now, only time can tell as they decided to await their fate.

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In the studio before their greatest performances, Zoey had already submitted her ideas for their upcoming song. Rumi and Mira approved, glad that it isn't Halloween themed since they don't celebrate it but are still more than happy to use it.

Since they only have 3 hours left, Zoey excuses herself to go get herself a nice cooling slushy before exiting out of the door though not before telling her Huntrix pals to alert Bobby of her absence.

In a nearby convenience store, Zoey noticed the Saja boys ready for their own takeover before smiling as she entered in. As expected, the Saja boys immediately turned their heads towards her with immediate sass and boast with the only exception of Jinu and Mystery.

While taking the boast like a simple mosquito bite, Zoey noticed that the Saja boys were eating the candy that alot of the fans were eating but did not say anything as she snickered at them.

Baby Saja :"Now what's so funny huntrix member?"
Zoey :"Well wouldn't I know that I would meet the Soulja boys again?"
Saja Boys :"NOT WHAT WE'RE CALLED!!!"
Mysterious :"Now hold up....... why are you calm around us rather than full of hatred?"
Zoey :"Well..... my brain had an idea that both Huntrix and you Saja Boys both collab on some singing battle where we not only sing against each other with our successful songs but also do vocal covers with said songs."

The Saja boys were shocked by Zoey's suggestion when Jinu actually finds that a great idea, convincing his band that they can do this. To further seal the deal, Romance was the first to actually accepted it before telling that it can enhance the Saja Boys' plans on stealing the Huntrix's show.

Zoey gave a smug smirk as she and Jinu shaked hands, now taking off as she gets her favourite flavour and paid for it with the echoes of hard slurping fading away the further she gets.

The Saja boys all grinned at the plan when Abby comically broke the intrigue for a short while when he actually realised what brand the snacks they have been eating. Soon the 3 of them gagged again with Mystery just scrunched his face while Jinu facepalms at them.

Back with Zoey, she skipped while having her drink when she saw Rumi and Mira discussing something for the show. Knowing what she has planned, Zoey went over to them to talk about the Saja Boys' future interference.

Seeing how immediately disappointed they are, Zoey knew what to share as she plans with her own band members.

Zoey :"I know, very disappointing they have plans to crash our show."
Rumi :"Yeah true, *sighs* doesn't help that I actually have this thing with Jinu that we have to hide cause of obvious ridiculous reasons."
Zoey :"Well,..... we can have a singing battle with them, not only with our best songs but also do covers to see who is better."
Rumi and Mira :"HUH?!"
Mira :"Zoey, you do realise this is a 5 V 3. Considering the preference for male boy bands, this would be impossible!"
Zoey :"I know..... that's why I have a little trick up my pant to ensure we still have our win."
Mira and Rumi :"........................."
Rumi :"Don't you mean 'trick' up my sleeve?"
Zoey :"I'm wearing a sleeveless costume. Jokes aside, shall we do so as pleased?"

Zoey held her hand up with palm facing upwards, ushering as if back in the old days where they were once trained and were beginners. Rumi and Mira can't help but smile at Zoey as they placed their palms as well and lifted up, gaining a confidence booth. Soon Huntrix made their entrance as they saw that they have 1 minute till the show is started.

Timeskipping afterward, Huntrix was performing their best shows for this Halloween though unassociated. However, there were creaking noises in the fake speakers.

As expected, the Saja Boys bursted out and crashed the show which made Huntrix frown as they showoff a cool stance.

What both (except Zoey) didn't expect is when that during the tension verbal battle, is when they both challenged each other to singing battles both original and cover. However they decided to play it cool as the fans were excited to witness a turn of events at the show.

Contrasting music against each other alongside the competitive singing caused a stir with the fans adding fuel to the sparkling fire. One side cheered for Huntrix while the other cheered for the Saja Boys.

Zoey was one of the few of the rivaling bands to be enjoying the duet until they reached the finale, the moment she has been waiting for the entire time that caused her to constantly stamp her feet repeatedly.

Rumi :"You think that you may have won. But Zoey's got a trick up her pant and that is she's going to release a song she specially made by herself that shows how UNMATCHED you are!"
Zoey :"Oooohh THANK YOU Rumi! jeongmal gamsahabnida! I have been awaiting to release this song for all of you! This is for all of Huntrix's fans so give me a cheeeeeeEEEEEEEEEAAAAR!"
Huntrix fans :"YEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!"
Zoey :"And for those who are fans of the Soulja- I mean- Saja boys, you can still cheer but mostly for those dudes since y'know?"
One Saja fan :"Yay!"

Zoey snickered and constantly giggled as she suddenly pulled out her DJ booth, quickly connecting the wires to each other as the two bands wondered what is up with Zoey.

Soon, the true horror finally emerged from the shadows as Zoey revealed her new "song" which is the melody with the same sample that causes the fans to suddenly all clutch their heads.

In horror, the Saja boys and two of Huntrix wondered what was going on as Zoey recklessly yet smoothly played her tune as they witness fans now all suddenly turning into ravers and turning against each other alongside the demons supposed to be in disguise.

To make matters worse, Rumi clutched her head the hardest as the music got more louder while the Saja boys used all of their remaining strength to try to resist turning into the zombie-like creatures they have seen.

Jinu tried to comfort Rumi who only started to shift a pained frown into a manic grin, Rumi immediately pouncing on Jinu and tearing him apart to the very bone.

The Saja boys were horrified to witness their lead being devoured before they too either turned into ravers or got devoured as well in the process. Mira, knowing the ravers are not exactly demon, was forced to flee as she had to use her sole weapon of a Gok-do mostly as a barrier weapon for it is unable to do actual harm to non-demons.

Zoey witnessed Mira's escape and grinned further as she decides to have the DJ booth go on autoplay before now proceeding to hunt her down.

With every direction she went, Mira witnessed the corruption of more and more toons alongside the continuos reek and witness of death all around. One that almost broke her was the witnessing of Bobby mauling on a random fans, indicating to her that he too has fallen.

During the escape however, Mira winced as a shin-kal narrowly yet surely sliced through her cheek before jumping over as more shin-kals were thrown at her. She looked up to see Zoey up in the air who was clear on chasing her.

Mira had her Gok-do block the direct strikes of the Shin-kals while wondering on how come Zoey's weapons can hurt her, the last shin-kal having dodged the block before finally piercing Mira in the eye.

Having her shot, Zoey quickly sprinted over before grasping Mira by the neck, showcasing a surreal contrast of a grotesque Cheshire smile and the young face of the rapper as she laughs at Mira.

Zoey :"Well look what the sheep got herself into. To be honest, you were alot more faster than the others in terms of surviving the longest."
Mira :"WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS ZOEY?! DON'T YOU KNOW THAT THOSE THINGS COULD KILL US?!"
Zoey :"Oh my reasoning.... yeah never really thought of that.... though for your second question..... I created them!"
Mira :"Y-you created them?!"
Zoey :"Yeah, so so so bad~, I did this for fun as to accomplish an apocalypse of chaos~"
Mira :"Y-you....... YOU SON OF A BIT-!!!"

Before Mira could finish her sentence, Zoey instantly blacked her out with a punch and left Mira unconscious. The ravers crowded around and intended to maul the lead dancer but Zoey had other plans on turning Mira into a power-source.

Zoey then leaves with a morbid cutesy skip, carrying Mira along as the rapper pats her quickly.

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In the wildlife of the savanna and its natural landscape, Fuli was speeding away with "flavoring" the waters that are "nutrient efficient" for the animals to consume.

As Fuli was polluting one of the watering holes of Tinga Tinga, Tanzania, she accidentally gets encountered by Makucha alongside his gang with a few extras who were in the middle of planning their hunting.

Makucha :"What are you doing here little cheetah, tainting those waters?"
Fuli :"I...... was making the water more nutritious....... to infect the locals and visitors....... yeah."
Hyena :"Wait, wouldn't that mean you are working for Scar?"
Crocodile :"You doofus! Not everyone sabotaging the locals work for that delusional mad king, especially us!"
Fuli :"That's true, in fact I actually kill him........... and before you ask how, I actually used some religious spell on him so he dies.......... don't ask how."

Makucha's gang was shocked as Makucha himself finds it impressive how a former lion guard of the fastest has decided to betray her own word for the sake of evil, not knowing why but seems to like that.

Fuli was relieved before she decides to strike a deal with Makucha, the two now forming an alliance as she tells Makucha on what they needed to do as she hands them the bags of candycorn.

From afar, Eagle was horrified by the sight of a former lion guard member betraying her own pledge as she needs to go warn the others. However, Eagle was unaware that Fuli had already lied to everyone as she attempts to fly back to the king of Tinga Tinga who was at the pridelands with the others.

Eagle :"LION LION!"
Lion :"Huh, what seems to be the problem Eagle?"
Eagle :"Fuli is polluting the waters with a strange what I assume to be a sweet substance!"
Badou :"Oh yeah! Fuli told us that she would make it so not only would the waters be nutritious and allow growth but also that it still be drinkable."
Eagle :"Wh-what?"
Simba :"That is true, Fuli had told us about it way before."
Eagle :"I know but the worst part is that she is cooperating with the animals that have caused nothing but harm to the entirety of the savannas and jungles we all live in!"
Simba :"What? Fuli would never do that."
Eagle :"I KNOW! That's why I am telling you about it!"

Badou, Simba, and the other royals of the continent of Africa were all concerned by Eagle's reaction. Lion apologises and will have a talk with Eagle as to further understand her story and why she thought that way.

Meanwhile, from afar, Rani had witnessed the whole ordeal and was concerned by Eagle's reaction when it comes to Fuli. It doesn't help to Rani that Fuli has been acting strange all of a sudden alongside constant reports of missing animals, often leading to those of the Outlands and above to be constantly blamed despite no clear evidence.

Since Rani has to help set the decorations for the tree of life, she decides to go find Vitani as to request her something, seeing the partially shaggy beige lioness padding the cushions of leaves.

After Rani explained why she needs to see her, Vitani thought about it before agreeing to go check up on Fuli since Vitani actually has nothing else to do other than guard.

Vitani :"Besides, I do agree that Fuli has been acting weird lately and she seems to be extremely gluttonous in a way that would only match the needs of a warthog. No offense to them."
Rani :"Oh thank you Vitani, I really needed this since I feel that Eagle is onto something and I hope we aren't too late."
Vitani :"Let's hope that we manage to inspect Fuli and assured the peace. I'll tell you when I get back, okay?"
Rani :"Okay."

Vitani smiled as the two lionesses departed to do their own tasks. However, the beige lioness isn't sure on what had caused Fuli to be weird to the point that Eagle had to report the actions to the other royals.

Passing through the blades of the savanna grass, Vitani had her suspicions but knew that there's no way that Scar has an influence on her. The act is too merely kind and mysterious for Scar to command an "underling" of his to proceed.

Back with Fuli and Makucha's leap, Lizard groaned that the bags are too heavy which leads to Chuluun snarking that is because the lizard is literally tiny as she snatches a bag from the tinga tinga lizard.

Mama Binturong asked Fuli on what is with the candy that makes it special to the point it literally infects the animals, much to the leap's agreement. Fuli thought about it before revealing the effects, causing everyone to awe at the explanation.

Ora :"So that's how the candy works...... turning them into hazardous zombies."
Fuli :"Yes, that's why I need all of you to steer clear when I play my music."
Jackal :"I thought we were going to like eat them after they were poisoned."
Fahari :"If they were poisoned, we would be the same too. What kind of creatures are you, a dimwit brain rotted fellow?"
Fuli :"Now now, just do as I say and all things go smoothly."

The leap agreed when suddenly Smun realised something about Fuli "politely" commanding them on what to do, speaking up about it.

Smun :"Now hold up Fuli! Aren't Makucha and Mama Binturong supposed to be the ones commanding us around?"
Fuli :"I know, it's just that I'm suggesting you all that you do as I say since I am leading you in my own plan."
Makucha :"So what's happened if we DON'T follow you?"
Fuli :"....... Good question with two answers, one is that you obviously get mauled by the ravers...... the second is a bit too harsh. Anyone want to volunteer with the most annoying?"

Makucha's leap all instantly backed away, Baboon attempting to go even further when Hyena pushed him forward much to the primate's shock.

Fuli thanked Hyena for the offering before grasping Baboon as he attempted to escape and fight back, instantly and gruesomely mauling the primate as the rest were stunned and petrified by the way she attacks. No cheetah attacks similar to a tiger, albeit a rapid one, yet they all had witnessed it.

Intestines were spewed out, lungs flung out, and bones smashed by the same jaws that couldn't even pierce through a singular leaf........... something is wrong with Fuli than the leap had realised.

Baboon gasped for air, his vision blurry as the life in his eyes started to steam out, Fuli silently insulting his slow death by simply tossing him away. The leap were unsure of what had caused the very same boastful cheetah to be much of a threat as an ally as Makucha questioned Fuli.

Makucha :"Fuli...... how did you-?"
Fuli :"It's a secret I prefer not to reveal. Now like I said before, do everything I say and I mean everything. You do not want to end up like that guy alright?"
Makucha's leap :".......... Right."
Fuli :"Good, now pollute all of these waters separately yet also together. I have to head back or else the others may wonder where I was, foiling my plans."

Witnessing Fuli sprint away as Makucha's leap all gulped and ushered each other to hurry pollute almost every waterbody around, Vitani winced as she realised both Rani and Eagle are right on Fuli acting strange and for no good.

However, before Vitani can make her report, Fuli sucker-pounced on Vitani as to black the lioness out. Vitani saw the distorted grin of the cheetah as her eyes finally shut, fearing on what may happened to her during her unconscious. The cheetah tsked at the lioness as she decides to bring her to a secluded place, knowing someone who is awaiting for her by the sea.

As for Eagle, she was at the Namunyak Wildlife Park where it is most peaceful. She was in a private secluded area as she explains to Lion on what Eagle had truthfully witnessed.

Lion :"I see,.... so she's cooperating with Makucha's leap?"
Eagle :"Yes! With Crocodile's allies as well!"
Lion :"That's no good, I guess we need to talk to her about it."
?? :"Oh you're going to talk about my affiliation with Makucha's leap, wow Eagle, you got a good eye for that huh?"
Lion :"HOW IN THE-?! You're quite fast...... even for a teenager."
Fuli :"Yep, Jambo royals of the land and sky respectively."

Lion sighed as he decides to cut straight to interrogating Fuli, forcing the cheetah to stay as Eagle is said to leave as to ensure her safety. Fuli rolled her eyes as she sneakily picked her words carefully as to not reveal the full on truth, still causing Lion to be suspicious.

Eagle hopes that things go well as she exits out of the private meeting area, now exploring the watering hole areas where the locals here are all chilling.

While she was there, Eagle saw a rather infamous couple consisting of a female hippo and a male giraffe both having their flirt-date at the bar which is held by a PR local whose a lemur as the couple recognised Eagle.

Gloria :"Well if it ain't the Ruler of the skies! KARIBU to the watering holes!"
Eagle :"*Chuckles* Asante,....."
Melman :"Excuse me but what happened?"
Eagle :"It's....... complex....."

The couple pondered on what caused Eagle to be so worried. Melman thought he would give it a go since he has seen his patients have similar issues of paranoia and anxiety, knowing just the right words to say to Eagle with the most respect as to understand.

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However, just before Melman could start his sentence, the medic was suddenly snatched away by a flying raver which shocked everyone as more kept arriving. Gloria freaked out upon witnessing her lover be taken away before the two dodged a swoop.

Bursting out of the private spots, Lion exited out and quickly commanded Eagle to take some of the toons with the rest of her flying guards while he himself will go lead the others to safety.

Eagle nodded and flew in a panic, grabbing more toons than she expected herself as she called to her toons to carry every survivor, even if it means risking on snatching them from the flyers.

Lion led the way as to go meet with Janna, trusting her with their safety as he collects Gloria and the others that haven't been snatched.

As for the pridelands, the royalties were concerned as they not only witnessed the frequent occurrence of the flying ravers carrying animals and other toon species but also that Vitani is missing. Rani panicked as her brother and the others tried to calm her down.

Kion had no idea what is going on until Fuli popped up, panting in concern as she went over to them.

Fuli :"KION! There are flying monsters of not only those who fly but also some weird grey humanoids and robots!"
Kion :"I know! But we also are missing Vitani!"
Fuli :"Vitani?! What happened to her?"
Kion :"We don't know, but we know that she went for an expedition by herself and hasn't came back!"
Fuli :"I think I know where she is. Follow me to the ocean, I saw some strange toons took her there."

Kion's guard followed Fuli to the ocean when Lion came back to witness this happening. He told Janna and the rest of the Nightpride to take care of the survivors as Vitani's guard went to go solve the situation in the Namunyak Wildlife Park where the main result of the ravers are at.

At the ocean, half of Makucha's leap panted after porting all of the boxes of kidnapped toons while the other half returned with polluting all of the waters. Popplio sarcastically yet truthfully thanked them for their efforts for helping her out as she plans to head back to Singapore.

As they thought it would all be over, Kion's guard hopped out and confronted Makucha's leap though some are surprised by Popplio's appearance. Popplio tsked as Kion scorns Makucha, thinking the leopard was behind all of this only.

Kion:"Makucha! I should've known you'd be behind this!"
Makucha :"If it ain't the Lion guard,.... especially that hideous lion......"
Popplio :"Who the hell are these losers?"
Bunga :"We sir-"
Popplio :"I am a woman."
Beshte :"Ouch...."
Ono :"Jokes aside, we are the former lion guard now apart of the night guard. Where did you take Vitani and the other possible toons?"
Popplio :"Wouldn't you like to know feather boy?"

Fuli laughed at Popplio's unhumourous answer, confusing everyone as Fuli expressed her liking of it. Anga immediately connected the dots and realised that Fuli has been cooperating with Makucha's leap much to the guards' shock.

Bunga :"You guys and that seal thingie! How dare you manipulate Fuli into being onto your side?!"
Jackal :"Oh no, we didn't manipulate her. She did it all by herself, trust me once. How we know is because she killed in front of us."
Popplio :"Like what he said, Fuli did so herself. Plus, she has always been allies with me."
Fuli :"That's right."
Kion :"But why?"

Fuli rolled her eyes before pulling out a dj booth, seeing it fully connected as she reveals to everyone that the mecha birds will "sing" a lovely tune for all of them. Before anyone can stop her, the first tunes striked with Beshte, Anga and Bunga screaming as they clutched their heads. Soon 3 of the lion guard members transformed into ravers before mauling Ono and Kion much to the fear of the leap with Fuli and Popplio clearly enjoying it.

Fuli turned towards the leap and told them that while the apocalypse is ongoing, they all follow her to somewhere which all of them heeded.

In the entirety of Africa, the mecha birds were spewing the infectious melody and had caused majority of the population except the non infected had turned into ravers.

Eagle's guards were forced to drop some they have managed to catch as the some were turned into ravers.

The Pride lands had to constantly defend themselves against the ravers with more coming out of their own allies.

As the last king fell, Simba now having fallen, the ravers were about to go towards Janna and the others with Rani being the sole one to defend for all of her loved ones except her grandmother, had became ravers.

However, the ravers stopped the moment they saw Fuli coming in with not only more ravers but also the uncharacteristically frightened leap of Makucha's, causing an unknown wave of uncertainty. Janna instantly commanded Rani and Proud Mane to lead the survivors back to the the baobab as claws were inserted out.

The Ravers wanted to give chase but Fuli commands that they don't, only deciding to talk to the elder lioness as she grins at her.

Fuli :"Ah Queen Janna, oh so wise yet so stuck in your situation~"
Queen Janna :"Fuli.... what have you done to the pridelands and all of the continent of Africa?!"
Fuli :"Why an apocalypse of course. And it's not only just this place."
Popplio :"Yep, we have invaded majority of the world."
Makucha :"MAJORITY?! How is that-?!"
Fuli :"You are not to speak Makucha......."
Makucha :"......"

Fuli smirked at Makucha's silence before turning back to Janna, deciding to tell her a few more information on the situation, causing Janna to be at unease yet..........

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Intrigued.

As for the survivors of the apocalypse, they quickly went inside the baobab with Rani now going to quickly pick up Janna with the majority telling Rani to be careful.

Janna listens to Fuli, slowly persuade by the evil much to the leap's shock by Fuli's use of words as to wrap around the queen's head.

With a final tick from the last convince, Janna watches as Fuli held her paw up before elegantly placing her own paw to shake.

Fuli :"So it's a deal then?"
Janna :"A deal, I will protect the survivors under your reign."
Fuli :"Very well."
?? :"G-grandma?"
Fuli :"Huh, guess what the lion dragged in?"

From afar, Rani dropped her jaw as she witnesses Janna still shaking paws with Fuli and realised what this all means. Fuli whispered to Janna on to go talk to Rani as to help clear things up.

Janna then soon walked towards her granddaughter much to Rani's fear, explaining as needed much to Rani's distraught.

Rani :"G-grandma! You don't mean-"
Janna :"Now now my dear Rani, even though I am now working for her, we can work for her together. By feeding her ravers with some unfortunate outsiders, we can all ensure our survival. Just pretend that you managed to save me while injured, the others don't need to know...... just only the plan."
Rani :"....... Right."
Janna :"Good, now let us scar each other so it looks like those zombies called Ravers had hurt us."

Fuli watched as the two gave each other painless scars before finally moving away as to carry on their act, grinning as Popplio led Makucha's leap as they all knew their own fate and regret teaming with a cheetah who is now their empress.

Fuli watched as the clouds darkened, ready to take over all over the world as she cackled alongside her ravers.

Meanwhile, Melman and the other captured toons were squirming for their lives. Nothing attempted to calm Ona, trying to soothe the fletchling as the rest attempted to struggle free from the flying ravers and fleshcousins.

Nothing :"Please don't cry,..... everything will be alright....."
Hover :"GET US OFF!"
Melman :"HEEELLLLLPPPPPPP!!!"
Bridget :"Melman! You're an acrobatic, do you know any skill that can help us get free from those things?!"
Melman :"I-i can try, but the more these things pierce through my skin-"
Tic Tic :"JUST DO IT ALREADY!!"

Melman gulped as he swung while in the grasp of the flying raver his caught by, swinging from his neck and legs before spinning around as all the ravers and flying fleshcousins were kicked and dropped the toons which sent all of them pummeling straight into the ocean.

Puffadder, Rattle, Roll and Rattly coiled together as to wrap everyone in a safe ball so that they don't get too scattered.

As they reached the ocean, they ended up landing on a strange bus-shaped cat who seems to be quite humongous compared to all of them which also shocked the inhabitants inside. Humbert, Nausicaä and Raihan checked outside and witnessed the inhabitants before immediately pulling them in upon Humbert realising that they are friendly as to calm everyone down.

After being pulled inside and untangled, the once-captured found themselves surrounded by more survivors who had once escaped a bathhouse that was invaded by ravers.

Now that they figured about the apocalypse, they all sighed as they do hope to find some safe land for a base. Melman can't help but think about Gloria, unsure of her fate but hopes that she is still alive, overhearing Puffadder expressing his concerns for Leopard who he is concerned for as she had went for a immersion trip in Russia and still is stuck in here.

They all remained unsure as they all hope for their survival, not knowing what they may encounter for their entire life.

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Gayatri was minding her business and was hanging out with Pavitr as they were at a zoo and were checking out the reptiles. One of the reptiles is a severely annoyed python named Kaa who grumbled through his wrapped state and wished he was back in the jungle, the only thing he likes being the food served which still isn't enough to satisfy him.

Looking out the window, he noticed Gayatri and Pavitr currently admiring him like all visitors do. However, there seems to be something that he can trust them with.

Kaa knocked on the window before the couple can proceed to go to the next exhibit, now starting to speak.

Kaa :"Hey you two!"
Pavitr :"You can talk? Huh, not that surprising that we see others like you outside."
Kaa :"Yeah I know, can you help me out exiting my enclosure?"
Gayatri :"Is there something wrong with it?"
Kaa :"No, just that I was captured and I don't like it here. So can you help me get out?"

Gayatri and Pavitr both stared at each other before at the python, shrugging together as they decide to do so despite the trouble it would cause them. Kaa thanked the duo before sneaking in a map through the air holes, having stole it from one of the reckless zookeeper so they know their way around the place.

Gayatri sighed as she realises that it would mean missing the special exclusive show, Pavitr patting her on the back since they can watch it the next minutes. However, the three were unaware of the fate that prevented them from becoming ravers as Kaa watched and was impressed that he didn't need to hypnotise them.

For the show, Julia had her props ready as she sees the zoo foolishly serve the candy to the watchers of the show. She checked the clock as she held the feather blades attached to her, just almost time for the show.

Julia checked her ravers who have been trained to do the very beauty she does, all animals, before seeing the raver who has stolen and taken place as DJ as the clock is now at its reaching point.

Upon hearing the announcer, Julia backed away a bit before charging in. She skated through the stage with her dancer ravers coming in, spinning before stopping as to elegantly display her tail feathers where the dancers display familiar extreme poses.

The announcer hopped off the stage as Julia thanked the audience for all coming to her show, now tapping the floor to alert the dj raver to now start the music though at the lowest frequency where the infection will not be the strongest here.

Back with the duo, they have managed to navigate through out the maze of walls and had reached Kaa's enclosure. Seeing an unattended key ring here, Gayatri picked it up and proceeds to carefully unlock the enclosure though needed to find the right key and there is comically 430+ much to her bafflement.

Pavitr :"Not going to lie Kaa, freeing you like this is ironically a crime and hypocritical. Especially since both of us don't even like crimes."
Kaa :"Wait, what do you mean ironically and hypocritical?"
Pavitr :".......You know how heroes may kill others usually by accident or have no choice? Yeah, that's why."
Gayatri :"Found it!"

Gayatri twisted and turn the correct key, finally freeing Kaa as he wraps around her though cautiously. She asks on what do they do now, knowing that they are going to exit anyway. Kaa decides to tell them that they can do their usual thing on going around the zoo, putting an overly realistic replica of him inside as they fixed back the door.

The group then left the staff room and head out to go see the show, now appearing and seeing they had arrived as the show was halfway there. Kaa hid inside of Gayatri's bag, keeping an eye out as the two watched at the railing area where it's surprisingly more viewable.

The couple and Kaa watched as Julia continues her performance, amazed by the swift and elegant movements that are beyond their own world. However, Pavitr felt his spider senses keep going off and wondered why does it happen that way.

Interrupting his thoughts, a walking vendor politely tapped on his shoulder and alerted the couple if they want to eat the candy. They however refused since they have their own snacks and aren't that hungry.

However, Pavitr asked if he could try it though attempted very hard to ignore the spider senses in his head. Taking a small piece and tossing it into his mouth, Pavitr enjoyed it really much and gave a thumbs up though unintentionally shook alot physically. The vendor awkwardly left, now questioning if they had been unaware of an allergic reaction.

Gayatri :"Uh..... are you okay sweetums?"
Pavitr :"Y-yeah..... it's just that my spidey-senses are constantly tingling. You know that right?"
Gayatri :"Wait..... that means there's going to be a danger in the zoo, is there?"
Pavitr :"I-i'm not so sure..... nor have any idea on what the danger is......"
Kaa :"What is a spidey-sense and why does he have it that indicates danger?"
Gayatri :"It's a long story, but to summarize it, my boyfriend was once bit by a power-giving spider that turned him into a Spiderman which one of the passive powers is the spidey-sense so that he can detect danger more easily."

Kaa was interested in all of this as they all continued watching the show. Julia's movements were hypnotizing to all visitors, most intrigued by how elegant she was while others having different reasons I shall not explain.

By the climax, Julia spun herself upwards before finally stomping down onto the stage which also transitioned the music to now infect everyone. The infected all clutched their heads including Pavitr which shocked the other two as a more upbeat yet sinister melody spread all over the zoo even infecting those who are far away.

Pavitr tried to hold off the infection, pulling out the map they have been using to guide their way through and tossing it at Gayatri who grabbed it.

Finally, Pavitr threw himself off the rails farthest from the duo as he had now lost control and turned into a raver, mauling the non-infected similar to a spider as the Ravers now started occurring all over.

Gayatri and Kaa gasped as they overheard the cackling of Julia as the invasion was going, now needing to sprint away and escape out of the zoo before they would turn into a pulp of meat.

Kaa :"What the fuck are those things?!"
Gayatri :"I don't know, but they do look and act like zombies!"
Kaa :"Oh fuck oh fuck..... we need to get out of here, give me the map and I'll tell you where we need to go!"

Gayatri passed the map to Kaa who read the directions, Gayatri sliding away to a different direction as more ravers appeared. Crowds swooped in and panicked as the non-infected attempted to fend for their lives while the infected attempted to slaughter their own kind regardless if it's their loved ones or not.

During the chase, Gayatri and Kaa were still escaping when they saw an unattended jeep and immediately hopped on it. Not knowing what to do, they decided to raw dog it and have Gayatri press the accelerator as they zoomed on out of here.

They ran over all kinds of toons, both infected and accidentally the non-infected which made both of them sick as they have blood and organs cover up the window. Gayatri pressed the button that activates the window cleaners as to get rid of the guts from blocking the view, horrified by the witnessing of so many bodies at once.

During their escape, they accidentally found themselves in front of a crowd of ravers and tried to steer away. However, they were too late and they end up crashing against and crushing the ravers which caused the jeep to fly off and destroy the entrance of the zoo as well.

The non-infected took this chance to actually escape without paying, the jeep steadily going back to its place.

Gayatri and kaa were dazed but shook their heads back to the right place as they saw an entire blood pool all over the floor before seeing a tiger raver who had survived the crashing but is struggling to get up because of the slippery rainbow of blood.

Gayatri saw the tiger as it gave up halfway through, only to lift up again as Kaa immediately recognised the raver as Shere Khan much to his annoyance.

Gayatri :"I-is he dead?"
Shere Khan :"R-rauuughhhh.... RAHHHHH!"
Kaa :"No!"
Shere Khan :"?"

Gayatri hit the accelerator again and steered the wheel as to run over the tiger again, this time successfully ending it as they now drove their way all over India and were horrified to see that more than just the zoo have also been victim to the raver apocalypse.

They drove their way to Agra and were forced to jump off as Gayatri overexceeded the speed and is unable to break it without it flunging. The two witnessed as the jeep lands itself while their in midair, exploding the surroundings as they went inside an american-inspired store called DUYIS before heavily locking the door.

Gayatri :"Holy shit..... that was a close one."
Kaa :"Thank goodness we have escaped."
Gayatri :"Yeah...... but not Pavitr...... my sweetheart......"
Kaa :"Pavitr- Oh....... he didn't come with us...."
Gayatri :"The fact he..... threw himself away from us before he could hurt anyone....... it's all heartbreaking......."

Gayatri and Kaa realised their lives at stake, now having to hide further in the store. They decided to stock up on food, taking the bags of chips and other goods that are foreign yet still essential for them if they want to sustain their future hunger.

As they continued looting the store, Gayatri had her mind on her loved ones. Her dad, her friends,...... but most strongly Pavitr. A boy whose her very soul mate,...... now reaped away by the apocalypse forcefully and against his will.

Gayatri however was interrupted on her thoughts as Kaa called her upon discovering a strange crate and had pried it opened. The girl went towards the crate and saw what looked like samosas, puzzling the duo as Gayatri decides to take one.

When Gayatri took the first one however, she felt a rather plastic feeling rather than the crispy oily texture she is familiar with. Kaa rummage through the items carefully and saw a paper and read it out loud for Gayatri to listen, confirming that they have discovered that the samosa replicas are bombs.

Gayatri snatched the paper as to read the instructions on how to use them, intrigued yet heavily concerned that this store their in is selling bombs.

Nevertheless, the duo decided to carefully insert the bombs inside of a DUYIS bag that they decided to loot and filled it all up much to prepare. Gayatri had one bomb out and read the instructions on how to build the exact models, Kaa surprised that this DUYIS company really knows how to make its stuff unlike ACME from tools to even medicine.

However, the duo weren't given time to relax as the Ravers bursted through the door which frightened the duo. In a panic, Gayatri threw the bomb she was holding at the ravers, causing them to get exploded which left them into ashes.

Knowing that they can't stay here for long, The duo packed their last loot of essentials before they both headed out. Kaa hoped that they at least survive in India, both thinking about on what will happen to them in the meanwhile.

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As she prepared for her stage, Xinyan was strumming her guitar in a look that would rival a shiny obstagoon. She had checked that all of Teyvat has been infected through the manipulation and sweet convincing of Xiangling adding the candy to her dishes.

Now that her stage is now about to start, she decides to have a quick chat with Panghu as to check him out on his progress.

Xinyan :"So Panghu, how is your candy giving going?"
Panghu's speaking collar :"Very great, the fools are eating the candy as we speak before your very show."
Xinyan :"Sweet! Make sure to also root for me when my stage starts, though also get our DJ booths as you sneak backstage so that we could give them a show they'll remember as their last."
Dragon :"Roar? (Who are you speaking too?)"

Panghu raised his ears before whispering Xinyan that he'll be on hold for a long while, now speaking to Dragon (a long Asian Dragon with shining aquamarine scales and yellow beard) that he was just speaking to a friend.

Xinyan listened to the conversation on the phone and overheard that Dragon manage to get himself a speaking collar, widening her eyes on the dialouge that came next.

Dragon's Speaking Collar :"SEE! Now I can chat with you and confuse the hell out of everyone!"
Panghu's speaking collar :"*Turns on the speaking collar back* Oh cool..... yeah...... nice."
Dragon's speaking collar :"Anyway, I gotta go goof off for the show and eat this sick candy you're giving out. BYE ALEXANDER!"
Panghu's Speaking collar :"Bye Dragon....... *picks up the phone again with a sigh*. Sorry for keeping you waiting Xinyan."
Xinyan :"Your name is Alexander?! I thought it is Panghu!"
Panghu's speaking collar :"I get the confusion. I am Alexander Panghu but I feel like the reason why you thought my name is just Panghu is because it sounds like an actual name. Even the Serpent confused it as well....."

Xinyan blinked in confusion, Panghu now ending the call as she now decides to do some quick preparations with the reveal still in her head.

Meanwhile, Pang Bing was transported in a cage which she finds ridiculous as she and the other criminals were transported to see the upcoming show as well as a way of humiliation.

While the guards are too busy yapping about, Pang Bing shoved her head out of the bars and squeezed her way through as to pop out. The criminals were stunned before Pang Bing used her dark magic as to shut them all up, preventing them from exposing her escape as she sneaked out and chose peace due to not wanting to destroy China for it is not worth it.

While roaming around the area, puzzled by the sight of the Halloween decorations, Pang Bing winced as a figure greeted her though unexpectedly before laying eyes on a hyena much to her confusion.

Hoot :"Hey there! You must be from the rural areas of China right?"
Pang Bing :"Uh..... yeah, how do you know?"
Hoot :"It's by your clothes and you seem to be confused by the decoration around here."
Pang Bing :"That's....... embarrassing....."
Hoot :"Yeah, also, the name is Hoot! I'm actually from Snickerstone but I came here as apart of an immersion trip. What is your name?"
Pang Bing :"........ My name is....... Pang Bing. I am native to China....."

Hoot laughed innocently as she decides to help Pang Bing understand various cultures and the toons around it, more heavily on Halloween much to Pang Bing's interest and concern.

As the two were exploring, Pang Bing was surprised to see that magic has been accepted way more better than before and started to fully regret her actions. Hoot ,oblivious to Pang Bing's thoughts, told Pang Bing that they would arrive back to this group led by "the dragon warrior" which made the cat mystic twitch at the name.

Feeling her fur raise, Pang Bing asked with a strain if Hoot has any clothes with her. The hyena grinned before taking out a beautifully weaved rainbow scarf that has dangling chemically engineered jades, a pair of classy shades, and a tacky faux fur snow leopard patterned jacket. The cat mystic was surprised by Hoot's sense of style before putting on the accessories.

Hoot :"I know it's really tacky and not really suiting but I like to wear what I want. Hey, maybe I can even showcase it to Badou once I get back."
Pang Bing :"No no.... it's actually quite nice. A bit too colourful for my liking but it looks really marvelous, even those fake jades and fur."
Hoot :"Oh why thank you!"
Pang Bing :"Also.... can you call me Long Lang as a nickname? I could really appreciate that, also always call me by that name whenever your around the Dragon warrior and furious five."
Hoot :"Why of course! And I didn't know you know them well."
Pang Bing :"Yeah..... read about them in the news...."

Hoot happily made Pang Bing follow her and they reached to a group that was ready to watch Xinyan's show. Po and Zhen were doing the whole flashy explanation about the Shanghai grand stage while Monkey and Crane were ensuring that no tourists were lost, clearly forgetting about Hoot.

Crane :"34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39...... 40. Seems that we had 15 not back from their shop buying....."
Monkey :"Hey, at least Tigress, Viper and Mantis can go fetch them. Besides.... where are they?"
Hoot :"Lóng zhī yǒngshìmen, nǐmen hǎo a!!!"
Crane :"GAH!? Oh hey Hoot! Guess that now leaves us with 14 not back."
Monkey :"And whose that cat friend of yours?"
Hoot :"Oh, that's just Long Lang. She wanted to tag along and learn more of our current day and I'm glad that I got extra tickets for myself."
Pang Bing :"Why do you...... have two of them? Coming from someone who has no idea what is it."
Hoot :"In case I lost one."

The two furious five members snickered before Tigress, Viper and Mantis arrived with the missing 14 and noticed the appearance of Hoot and Pang Bing(whom they couldn't tell through her disguise). Hoot explained how she found the cat mystic during her trip back to the tour group, the same tour group now going inside the theater as they awed at the insides of it.

While taking their seats and sharing the special candy given out by Panghu, Monkey sharing it with Mantis and Viper refusing, Pang Bing saw Hoot tap on an empty seat which made the cat mystic sit on it. The feeling of velvet and cotton made Pang Bing shift constantly as an attempt to get used to the foreign feeling.

The cat mystic searched around, seeing toons she had never seen before alongside those who are magic wielders. During her observation however as she checks the scenery while awaiting for the show, Pang Bing flinched slightly upon noticing Viper's puzzled stare on her before quickly acting normal though asked Hoot for some snacks as to distract herself.

Viper was suspicious of Pang Bing, finding Long Lang similar to her, as she decides to go talk to them while ignoring the chats of Monkey asking Mantis about his love life.

Viper :"Excuse me Hoot, may I ask about..... Long Lang?"
Pang Bing :"(Oh no.... she's onto me....)"
Hoot :"Sure? What's up?"
Viper :"......She looks similar to Pang Bing. Do you know the legend behind it?"
Hoot :"Uh.... no..... is something wrong with...... this Pang Bing person?"
Viper :".....Let me tell you about it."

Viper proceeds to tell the tale and horrendous actions of Pang Bing to Hoot much to the hyena's shock and disbelief. Pang Bing however overheard it and felt more guilty upon the truth and backstory revealed at Hoot's face. As to ensure that Pang Bing isn't demonized fully, Viper used Po's stance as to explain how Pang Bing grew vengeful after her close allies of mystics were perished without using of justification to still showcase of Pang Bing's wrong doing. The reason why the mystics were slaughtered is because of the emperor and his people's fear of the magic, thus resulting in Pang Bing's hatred even after 700 years and above had passed.

As Viper last ends that Pang Bing has been already defeated by Po and she has now come to repent for her actions, Hoot stayed silent, her pupils shrunk as she tells Viper that she..... "needed to go to the bathroom" before taking Pang Bing along with her.

Confirming her suspicions as the two left, Viper went to go follow them but not before Mantis tagged along upon noticing the way that Viper was squinting at Long Lang.

In the bathroom, Pang Bing immediately knew that Hoot was betrayed by the reveal as the hyena decided to confront her about it.

Hoot :"Is that why you were so afraid of them, all because they had fought you for justice? Why were you so cruel in the past?!"
Pang Bing :"Look, I was too over my...... oh what's the point? I can't defend myself on this....."
Hoot :"Well duh, you almost slaughtered an entire empire due to their ancestors' illogical fear even after 700 years! Do you even have regrets?"
Pang Bing :"Now I do after my time in prison, and now I fully regretted even attempting to destroy the world upon realising how its no longer irrational these days and with you even further shoving it to me so kindly to finally realise that I have treated this world too harshly!"
Hoot :"........ At least you're willing to actually be regretful, unlike some toons that I have met before."

Hoot placed her arms on the sink, still needing to process Pang Bing's history and the current self. Pang Bing sighed as she still wore her disguise, wishing she were a bit more wiser on not only what to say to Hoot but also on how to deal with the situation herself.

Pang Bing decided to give Hoot some space to think about it, now looking into her own reflection in the mirror that is beside the hyena. The siamese cat pondered to herself on what to do now that she blew her only chance of an actual friend, Hoot suddenly replying as she decides to say something to Pang Bing.

Hoot :"Pang Bing..... as far as I hated your very actions, I have a feeling in my heart that tells me that we can still be friends and I don't know why. I'm supposed to hate you like all criminals, and it's crazy cause we only had just met."
Pang Bing :"...... The kindness and willing to forgive in your heart had outweighed your morality, I'm afraid that this maybe the truth why you think of this that way."
Hoot :"I-..... It doesn't make any sense!"
Pang Bing :"I agree so as well..... perhaps maybe it says something about you I don't realise. Remember how Viper says I am a mystic? I shall..... learn as I explain to you."

Pang Bing checked Hoot's aura, a reddish-orange. Strangely, Pang Bing had expected it as she explains to Hoot on what caused her heart to feel that way, further surprising the hyena on what it all means upon matching the exact traits she has related to herself.

Hoot couldn't believe it as she asks further questions about it, Pang Bing slowly forming a smile.

Hoot :"Woah..... I- I didn't know this could be the reason for my heart's thinking."
Pang Bing :"That is true, but you can go beyond your aura. An aura may not define you, but it can tell how much you have inside. For now, I see a courageous passionate being that still has the heart to care for others."
Hoot :"Wow I uh...... do I-..... still forgive you?"
Pang Bing :"As far as I like you to, the choice is yours and I understand if you don't."
Hoot :"If that's the case then...... I forgive. Huh...... Crazy how we went through a whole discussion about a dramatic friendship Rollercoaster in around a few minutes. The fact you're even a past criminal says something."

Pang Bing spat out a laugh for a while, only for the mood to be immediately be broken once Viper and Mantis jumped in, Mantis being more further as they confronted Pang Bing. Hoot immediately stood infront of the cat mystic as she attempted to now reason with the two furious five members as to tell about Pang Bing, unfortunately not enough to convince them.

Mantis :"Now no way is she going to change!"
Viper :"Not to be on her side but, she can change. Just that we need to question if she's actually genuine about it."
Hoot :"Well I can prove it to you, she did. And I don't mean she suddenly changed for the better."
Mantis :"How so?"
Hoot :"She told me that she actually redeemed during prison and that our world has shown her the truth. Admitting myself, I also maybe one of the final straws into making her realise that she regrets her actions even more."
Pang Bing :"That is....... true. I apologise for my harsh actions in the very past before this event."

Despite still not forgiving Pang Bing out of suspicion, the duo both accepted Pang Bing's apology with Viper whispering to the cat mystic that she keeps her promise. Soon Viper slithered away though looked back, a glint of pity and concern before fully leaving.

Pang Bing and Hoot both sighed in relief as they now heard the rough strumming of what is a mix between a metal guitar and a ruan, the two now having to return to their seats during the rush.

At the show, Xinyan finally emerged out of the curtains which caused the crowd to immediately clap whatever they have for hands as she continuously strummed her metal ruan while showcasing her flamboyant Rockstar fit.

Po was rooting for Xinyan when he saw Viper and Mantis came back after their investigation, the two both lying that they found nothing when Po asked on their findings.

At the same time, Pang Bing and Hoot arrived back to their seats and watched as the show went on. Pang Bing, while not a fan of the music, was impressed by how traditional instruments were mixed beautifully with modern adjustments as Hoot explains about through whispers.

Pang Bing :"*whispers* That is..... impressive. How did she do that?"
Hoot :"*whispers as well* I have no idea either, but that's one of the famous musicians of Teyvat who resides in Liyue. This rockstar is Xinyan, one of the first rockstars who isn't from Fontaine."
Pang Bing :"Interesting..... what about her?"
Hoot :"She specializes in rock music mixed with traditional instruments, a music mixer perhaps, and she has severely improved which sky rocketed her awesomeness!"
Pang Bing :"Huh...."
Hoot :"Strangely, she seemed to improved rapidly after she was 'saved' when she was almost deemed 'missing' after getting a sapphire bracelet in Singapore and seemed to act a bit more strangely. In fact rather more confident than she usually emits."

Pang Bing was puzzled by the events that happened during and after her imprisonment, about to ask on it before witnessing a fat tiger through the side of her glance, sneaking by.

Something bad is about to happen, and Pang Bing knew it but what is it that may go wrong?

The strumming continued on as Xinyan sang, her vocals echoing the hall, as Panghu managed to sneak backstage and grabbed the DJ booths.

While eyeing at the objects, Panghu was suddenly interrupted when Zhen appeared behind him and snickered at him much to his disappointment.

Zhen :"Nice try Mister. Thinking of sabotaging the show?"
Panghu's speaking collar :"Surprisingly no..... what are you doing here?"
Zhen :"Doing what I do, preventing crime. Since you're not sabotaging the show,..... then what are you planning really?"
Panghu's speaking collar :".......Would you like to know?"

Panghu grinned before striking, causing Zhen to backflip and attempt to go behind the fat tiger. However, As Panghu launched himself, he roped himself back as to buck Zhen which sent the anthro grey fox flying.

Panghu then sprung himself out of the curtains and joined Xinyan on the stage, shocking the toons as he threw up Xinyan's dj booth which led the Rockstar to catch it midair.

Having a glance at their aura, Pang Bing realised something is very wrong and told Hoot that something bad is about to happen.

At the same time, Panghu and Xinyan played their infectious melody and activated the chemicals inside the candy that the toons had eaten. The non-infected were stunned and immediately panicked as Viper and Mantis attempted to calm everyone down, the situation further worsening once the ravers had now emerged.

Hoot was petrified at the scene before her and had never seen such incident happen to her when Pang Bing yanked her on the paw which caused the two to rush out, the cat mystic using her magic to blast away the ravers now chasing them and the other survivors following the duo.

Viper and Mantis tried to escort the non-infected, realising in horror as they saw three of the furious five alongside Po also get infected by the candy and had started devouring and terrorizing the non-infected.

Viper was close to tears as Mantis urged everyone frantically that they need to move, the crowd now crashing through the theater doors as they witnessed more of the horrors.

Fortunately, one of the survivors knew of a train that leads to Thailand and told everyone to set off to there. As a result, the duo and the group of non-infected headed straight to the subway and rushed all of themselves in as they jumped over the turnstile gates as to further give themselves more time to escape the ravers.

Finally, they had reached the train just on time with officers attempting to stop them as they all forced themselves to jump inside. The passengers gasped as the officers tried to find the reasoning for their "irrational actions".

Officer 1 :"HEY! You're supposed to pay for it!"
Viper :"We're so sorry but-"
Mantis :"THERE ARE ZOMBIE THINGAMABOBS TRYONG TO KILL US AND EAT OUR ASSES!!!!"
Officer 2 :"That's ridiculous, ain't no way zombies-"
Officer 3 :"JENNY LOOK OUT!!"
Ravers :"RAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!"

The officers attempted to pull out their guns and shoot at the ravers, but it was no use as they were eventually overpowered by the horde and shredded into suffering pieces.

In attempt to barge in, few of the ravers attempted to jump inside of the train. Fortunately, the doors immediately slammed on time and crushed the ravers that were near whether in half or by losing a certain piece like an arm.

Soon, the train left rapidly as the Ravers uselessly howled and growled at their lost of a slaughter buffet. The passengers and non-infected survivors all sighed in relief but were unsure on what may await them during their journey.

Meanwhile, Hoot and Pang Bing alongside another group of non-infected were still sprinting for their lives when they encountered a hiding spot in an alley way where it could fit all of them in.

They all squeezed inside as some of the survivors blocked the entrance using the garbage chute bins, leading to Pang Bing now needing to find a way to teleport all of them to somewhere safe.

Toon 7 :"WHAT DO WE DO?!"
Toon 14 :"L-let's just hope for the best alright?"
Toon 12 :"HOW ARE WE SUPPOSED TO LIVE?!"
Hoot :"GUYS! Pang Bing will think of something to help all of us."
Toon 15 :"Isn't that the-"
Hoot :"We'll talk about that later. Right now, we just need to ensure that we survive longer-"
Pang Bing :"I know where to teleport all of you now!"

Before anyone can speak up about it, Pang Bing used her dark magic to engulf everyone before telling everyone to hold on to each other so the spell can work more efficiently. At the same time, the ravers are attempting to barge through the dumpsters which further gave more reason for the non-infected to proceed with the cat mystic's instructions.

Finally, as the Ravers had finally barged in, the teleportation was complete and the group was safe at last. The ravers groaned as they overheard the cackling of both Xinyan and Panghu, now ready to serve their new leaders as they went to go focus on those who are unfortunate not to escape.

Meanwhile again........., the group had landed on a huge pile of snow and felt it partially hard to breathe in. Checking the surroundings, one of the toons realised their on a mountain with another checking a map on their device that their on none other than the Jade Dragon Snow mountain.

Hoot and the other few animal toons started to shiver a bit before suddenly becoming more fluffier, causing them to be more insulated and warm against the cold.

Pang Bing searched around and dusted herself off, giving away Hoot's accessories to the other toons with the hyena's permission as she tells the obvious that they need to go find shelter now.

The group then travelled through the snow, Pang Bing decoding to explain why she was out and how she has turned to a new leaf much to everyone's relief despite their suspicion.

As they travelled however, two yetis suddenly appeared and found the group by themselves. One was more smaller yet alot more rounder while the other is more athletic and more thinner. The athletic one, Migo, introduces himself as he didn't expect himself to meet more toons other than mythical creatures and humans. The round one, Everest, chirped at the group to follow him as he let's all of them dig themselves inside his fur with one of them (Yi, whose a human) recognising him much to the youngling's happiness.

Soon, the toons followed the yetis and find themselves near a bunker that is able to fit in all of them. Migo has everyone ushered in before closing and fully locking the door, having everyone now gain a little bit of warmth inside.

A human with Indigo locs and a heavily bandaged face asked on being interested of both Migo and Everest though wondered what caused them to be in here.

Everest immediately saddened while Migo lost his smile and rubbed his hairy arm, causing the man to apologise while Pang Bing decides to repeat the question but in a way that is sensitive and swallowable.

Migo :"It's...... a long story."
Jeremy :"M-may you explain? Sorry if we're being too nosy...."
Pang Bing :"It's alright human, so what happened?"
Migo :"Our kind....... was hunted for sport."
Hoot :"Poachers.... always ruining the lives of others."
Migo :"Yeah but there's more to it. Let me explain."

Migo explained that his and Everest's respective clans were ambushed by a strange group, mentioning few of the members hunting them to be a mammoth, a human and two fat tigers. The toons were shocked as Migo further explained that he and Everest ended up becoming two of the yetis still alive where they also ended up finding this base as a way to stay here.

The toons felt pity for the two, Pang Bing deciding to explain to the yetis on how they even got here at all. Learning about the apocalypse, the yetis sympathized with the toons as they had them stay inside as apart of their sanctuary.

As they thought it was all done, they suddenly heard the thudding of snow outside. Migo told Everest to stay with the others while Pang Bing and Hoot followed him.

From outside; Migo, Pang Bing and Hoot saw a huge hole in the snow and saw a whole bunch of flying guards with other non-infected survivors as they ppickedthemselves up from the snow.

Upon recognizing Eagle who finally pulled her head out of the snow and immediately shivered due to it being alot more colder than Africa's mountains, Hoot called out on what they were doing here out of the entire continent of Africa.

Eagle noticed Hoot before explaining how an apocalypse happened back at home, shocking the trio as Pang Bing explained there was also apocalypse in Asia as well. Migo immediately brought them in back to the base.

Pang Bing stared up at the foggy clouds as she silently ushers everyone inside, now knowing that this will be their new home for now.

Chapter Text

In the Hazbin Hotel, the I.M.P team including their familiars had arrived here mostly to chill as the Hazbin Hotel is currently celebrating and is on break on redeeming sinners in which the redeeming ones are all enjoying it. Blitzo crudely greets everyone much to Moxie's sighing at it while Millie was happily showing her entire family around it.

Stolas was impressed by the architecture as he snuggles his daughter Octavia who glances at the sight. Never had she thought she would see more than her very castle and the overworld.

Octavia :"Huh.... never would've thought that sinners had it great here."
Angel Dust :"Well, that's mostly our break here. Some of us are lucky to not have torture schedules, usually those who are nothing but just not straight or do sins that they can fix easily if they actually are genuine about their regrets. However, sinners like me would have to wait till a specific torture which still hurts as ass. Strangely enough, a sinner can be kicked out of the torture zones if they are a masochist or are too freaky. Found this out the hard way when I pretended to moan constantly when they swatted me."
Octavia :"Huh, also why are you telling me this I'm 17."
Angel Dust :".......Unnecessary example."

Octavia whistled in discomforted interest as she decides to tag along with Loona. Charlie appeared out with her father and greeted everyone with an uncontained joy, zooming in to shake everyone's hands or tentacles alongside feathers while Vaggie just chuckled at the princess' glee.

As Charlie explains everything, bringing the other hierarchies to tour around the place alongside some of the overlords, the group decided to chat among themselves.

Blitz was goofing off when he noticed Fizzarolli wasn't with Asmodeous which is strange cause he usually is with him, deciding to talk to the prince of lust about it.

Blitzo :"Hey Asmodeous, where's Fizz?"
Asmodeous :"Oh him? He actually went to Singapore to see a festival exclusive to it."
Blitzo :"Oh, that's cool."

While they were here, Carmella and Zestial alongside the former's daughters were observing their surroundings when they saw a strange bright light eyeing at them.

Unexpected, Emily emerged out of the bright light and introduced herself to everyone. However, she understandably was greeted with gasps and snarls from the hellborn and the royals of hell upon her "friendly" appearance.

Blitzo, Moxie, and Millie :"AH AN ANGEL!"
Stolas :"Get behind me girls!"
Octavia :"An a-angel? Wh-what is it doing in here?"
Charlie :"Oh nononononono no- Emily is friendly!"
Vaggie :"Charlie is right, Emily had helped save hell long time ago."

As Emily tried to convince her friendliness, Loona and Octavia decided to sneak out due to wanting to explore by themselves. However, Loona decides to tell Blitz about it so that he doesn't get alarmed.

Soon, the two friends decide to head into the library to learn about sinners and overworld dwellers just for fun. They immerse themselves in books with Loona chowing down on some special candy that was given out at the entrance, the wolf hellhound surprised that it tasted good and bet that the friend that gave to Charlie to give out is actually really good.

However, what they don't know is that Emily was the same one who gave them the candy and they unfortunately have every right to be frightened by her. Meanwhile, Emily decides to finally leave and disappear as to teleport herself to a different room as to trick everyone into thinking she has actually went back to heaven.

Vaggie patted Charlie's back as she sighed while the rest are relieved and hoped to go continue their tour. Stolas wondered where Octavia is, only for Blitz to explain the absence much to his relief.

From behind a pillar of the kitchen, Emily sighed before disguising herself as Alastor through transformation and mimicked the overlord's gait and "charming" radio-host personality.

As she greeted everyone the same way how Alastor did, she finally reached the tower where Alastor is actually estimated to be and is probably preparing for his own show.

The seraphim felt the cooling rusty feeling of the ladder once she grabbed hold and started climbing, the flakes imprinting onto her gloves until she had finally opened the door but not being unnoticed.

Alastor :"Huh, didn't expect a little lass to imitate me and arrive at the same place as me. What brings you here young lady?"
Emily :"How did you know I was a girl?"
Alastor :"You..... have quite the figure that I have seen on those flappers during my days before my death and your voice kind of gives it away even if it's mostly hidden by the static. Speaking of flappers, I do partially admire them for their rebellious nature through their knee-length skirts alongside their bobbed hair and excessive make up. The only thing i dislike about them is their casualty for sex, being someone who Rosie for some reason describes me as an ace in the hole."

Emily whistled with interest as she reverted back to her actual form, causing Alastor to greet her as he wonders on Emily's purpose for being here.

Emily :"Well...... I just want to talk. I know you're not the type to do deals that involve cooperation so I decided to came here to admit something."
Alastor :"Floor is yours, and what would it be?"
Emily :"You know those candy that the sinners and some hellborn took for drugs?"
Alastor :"Yeah, Charlie gave me the alibi and they were quite delectable. What about it?"
Emily :".......Not only is the candy actually from me but also that I killed the Vees before I sent them out."

Alastor widened his eyes, his grin prolonging the comedic reveal as he progresses it. Soon, he started cackling and continued after saying "Crack on a head, ain't you a scandal?"

Alastor was cackling so much as he banged his fists on the table, giving Emily an opportunity to quickly use the spell book and suck Alastor's soul literally, doing this fast as it immediately cuts to him screaming before fainting lifeless.

Emily finds the encounter embarrassing before setting up her dj booth, now able to set up her own plans now that she has Alastor's power, Vox's influence, and just the right section to take the final step for hell and heaven secretly.

Meanwhile, back at the hotel's insides, the tour was still going. During it however, two body guards were suddenly snatched by ghostly human hands and beaten up rapidly. Soon two figures emerged, both deceased humans where one has salmon pink hair and a scar while the other had black hair and soulless turquoise eyes.

They were sent out upon a philosopher predicting that something from hell may doom them all this Halloween and they need to find a way to stop them.

Sabito :"That's strange, why would any of the hell residents want to ruin Satan's birthday?"
Makomo :"Not so sure as well. Also, Sabito, Halloween is not Satan's birthday. Jesús told us 4 hours and 30 minutes before our expedition that the toons of hell and heaven created by gods directly including Satan himself, don't have birthdays."
Sabito :"Oh. That makes more sense, that would also explain why some of our allies who are angels themselves don't celebrate the day they were created."

While the duo travelled about, acting as the guards, they jumped as the radio broadcasted all over hell much to everyone's confusion. However, Charlie immediately recognised the voice of Emily as she wondered in horror on what is Emily doing.

As it also turns out, Emily was not only broadcasting all over hell but also the Limbo, dream world, and heaven itself.

Emily :"Good evening bitches and bros and nonbinary hoes! It is your new host Emily who took Alastor's place after he hit the road as to talk to everyone in different afterlifes!"
Sera :"Emily? What is my sister doing in here?"
Able :"Yeah, is that why she put all those weird metal speaker birds around?"
Emily :"Now, I have a special melody that I would like to share with all of you. Presenting, the Halloween spirit!"

Emily played her infectious melody, now infecting those who ate the candy to turn rapid and transform into ravers. Blitzo was shocked as he witnessed everyone but especially his co-workers and Stolas suddenly fall and turn hostile, attacking the non-infected.

Realising the situation, Blitzo quickly ran back to where the library is as to urgently check up on Loona and Octavia who were just as frightened as well.

Having failed their mission and realised the stakes, Sabito and Makomo had no choice but to spoil their disguises as to tell the sinners and other hellborn to follow them.

Despite their own reservation and suspicion of the two figures that they have just met, Clara suggested that they should still follow them due to having no other choice than death. Zestial agreed as well, finding it inconvenient as the non-infected followed the duo as they were teleported out and reached to heaven where it also facing similar if not, even worser problems.

The ravers had invaded heaven and are now tearing the non-infected apart. Upon witnessing a humongous group of non-infected also running for their lives, the large group headed towards them with Lute growling at the sight of the sinners and hellborn.

Fortunately, Jesús managed to yank the Executioner Angel on time and sent her to a metal maiden as he is fortunate to see them all okay.

Sabito :"Jesús! We failed our mission to stop the doom bringer."
Jesús :"I know, however we have more important things to handle and that is bringing all of our residents to safety alongside those you have saved!"
Carmella :"Excuse me sir, but what happened that caused Heaven to also be in shambles?!"
Jesús :"I'm not so sure as well but I believe that the Greek gods had a party and have some candy that Emily gave before this music started playing and infecting all of them!"
Makomo :"Is that why- *Shakes head* we need some angels to save the others not only from heaven and hell but also the other afterlife dimensions!"

Jesús took note of that before one of them told them of an abandoned shrine where the Golden calf once resided in as to take as shelter, immediately proceeding with their plans as they have everyone enter in.

For Loona and Octavia, the latter witnesses Loona suffering as she constantly drooled through her fangs and teared up. Octavia isn't sure what is going on when Blitzo bursted through the door and asked if anyone was okay, Loona finally losing her senses as she turns into a raver and attempts to maul at both of them.

The two yelped as they were forced to run away from their close ally, sliding under and jumping across ravers as all of hell turned into a neverending murder fiasco.

Octavia was glad to have the spell book with her as she attempted to bring Blitzo with her, however, a familiar voice scoffed at them the moment she encountered them as she flapped her many wings.

Emily :"Teleporting away are you?"
Blitzo :"YOU DAUGHTER OF A BITCH! What are you doing in all of hell here?!"
Emily :"Why to spread an apocalypse, that's what I'm doing."

The ravers surrounded them as the duo had to charge their way out of here, Blitzo using his gun to shoot at the ravers as to prevent them from getting closer. The imp however grew fearful upon realising that a few gunshots are still not enough to prevent the ravers from getting nearer.

As Emily swooped in as to attempt to capture at least one of them, the seraphim finally got her catch as they unknowingly reached themselves to a dead end.

Emily striked Blitz down as Octavia was about to help him despite her dislike of him. However Blitz told Octavia to save herself as he was finally stomped unconscious but not enough to kill him. The owl princess soon forced herself to squeeze through the vents of a factory, making Emily interested but letting the ravers do all the work as she had found interest in Blitz becoming a contestant.

Crawling through the vents, Octavia reached an office that reeks of fruity vapes before quickly turning the page as to find the teleportation spell.

After finding it, Octavia heard the messy crouching in the vents before forcing it shut and blocking the doors. In a panic, Octavia quickly chanted out the spell where a purplish aura finally engulfed her unlike the usual red portal. She then disappeared as the ravers appeared, her last hearing of hell being that Emily shall now rule the afterlife dimensions.

Octavia is unsure where she'll be teleported at, wondering where she will be. Suddenly after 30 minutes, she plopped onto a pile of snow and shocked a whole group of toons who were about to reach the bridge leading to the castle.

Octavia spat out the sweet snow, met with the frozen light blizzard as a rather large individual walked towards her with concern lingering in his eyes. The goetia looked up and was stunned by the sight of an anthro cookie king who is far more larger than the other two who immediately had their weapons out but made No further attempts other than defense.

Dark Cacao Cookie :"Are you okay young one?"
Octavia:"Y-yeah.... jeez it's so cold. Where am I?"
Caramel Arrow Cookie :"You are in the Giant Icing Ridge woods, specifically in the territory of the Dark Cacao Kingdom. Where did you come from?"
Octavia :"I...... teleported from hell as to escape those weird zombie things."
Dark choco :"Ah..... so you also experienced those things as well...."

The dark Cacaoians carried Octavia in just like the survivors that had followed them, all heading inside of the castle so that they all be able to heal up.

Octavia was treated with medicine as to handle the cold from one of the servants helping to get the others used to the frozen cold, surprised by the sweetness amongst the extreme bitter food.

Octavia :"Huh.... your cutlery tastes weirdly sweet even if the bitter was present."
Servant :"Yeah, however, we don't recommend eating them. Other than the obvious that we would run out of materials, our items are made from Earthbread's materials which are so sugary even in other flavors that someone may get diabetes and die cause of it. There was a death in the Vanilla kingdom for that reason."
Modo :"..... IS THAT WHY YOU DON'T WANT US TO EAT IT?!"

Octavia was stunned by the reasoning, deciding to move on and thank the Dark Cacaoians for their assistance. However, she still can't help but think of all the others who she had lost..... wondering where she will be for now?

Chapter Text

As apart of Canada's race, the Uma musumes were at the race and all the toons were excited as they awaited for it to start for Halloween. Gold ship goofed off amongst the crowd as she is now banned from racing much to her delight.

Haru Urara chirped with joy as she gets to compete, hoping she'll make just as a great show even if she loses. Fenomeno can see the wholesome spirit radiating off the cheerful Uma musume as she goes to check on the others to see what their doing, unaware that Haru took note of her and had skipped towards Fenomeno without a loud clear sound exposing her.

In the lobby where the racers would stay before the race has started, Fenomeno observed around the area to see what each Uma musume is doing.

Special Week was eating a buttload of carrots, Rice Shower was tinkering with a gothic Tamogatchi, Tokai Teio was singing her song, and so many more.

Fenomeno continued observing the rest and ensured that none of the Uma musumes forgot anything, only to realise that Gold Ship was missing much to her expected disappointment. As she went to go find someone else to ask about, Haru Urara had went over to Rice Shower as to chat with her for a while.

The law enforcing Uma musume went around until she met Symboli Rudolf who carrying whole bags of the special candy alongside some energy drinks.

Fenomeno :"Ah, Symboli Rudolf, why are you carrying those items?"
Symboli :"Oh, it's a fan gift from someone. She told us that this would help improve our speed as long as we consume it. There is candycorn and energy boosting drinks."
Haru Urara :"*bursts out of nowhere* CANDY?!"
Fenomeno :"What the- where the hell did you come from?"
Symboli :"Yeah! Do you want some?"
Fenomeno:"No thanks.... besides, we aren't allowed to consume any booster drinks as it would count as unfair cheating. In fact, we shouldn't also take them from complete strangers even if their fans considering the creeps."
Haru :"What about me though?"
Fenomeno :"You don't take them then, there's a chance that it may be laced."

Haru Urara gasped and refund her take, Symboli sighing as she will go to the other Uma musumes. However, Fenomeno stopped her for a while to ask about Goldship who is now said by Symboli to be goofing off with some crazed human woman whose a public nuisance in terms of nudity.

Meanwhile, Gold ship was promoting the race with her newly acquired friend as everyone took the merch but are weirded out by Gold Ship's friend. Stupidella (Gold Ship's literally white human friend who wears only underwear and has long black hair covering her top less torso) was hooting until they saw a whole bunch of humanoids that resembled certain concepts and furniture before going over to give out their stuff.

Seeing an embodiment of nightmares with a unicorn for a head and the other two being a snake and a lion respectively, Gold Ship and Stupidella decided to go towards the figure.

Goldship :"Yo there visitor!"
Nightmare :"Greetings- Huh. One of you is shirtless. For a second, I thought that the furniture that live with me are freakier than this."
Stupidella :"That's Stupidella to you, so want to get our stuff or nah?"
Nightmare :"I will if you take my candy~"

Nightmare handed two bags of the special candy to Goldship and Stupidella, having them inspect the candy as they pondered on their own decision. Realising that something is suspicious about it, Gold Ship told Nightmare that they refused much to her frustration.

Infuriated internally, Nightmare devoured both of them as two tentacles shoved the duo into her voracious belly but inserted them into the "cheeks" of the stomach as to avoid digesting them.

Nightmare than excused herself to Yume (the rizzler of the furniture humanoids) that she needed to go to the bathroom, heading to the control station instead. At the same time, Fenomeno and Haru Urara arrived at the spot where Gold Ship was but couldn't find her except for the dropped merchandise for the race.

Realising what this means, Fenomeno realised that Gold Ship must've wandered off and in a way that's actually even out of character for Gold Ship.

Haru Urara thought that Gold Ship must've exited out to avoid the race but Fenomeno added in that Gold Ship is banned from it now.

Fenomeno :"In fact, she was actually promoting our academy and the areas we trained in. You know what that also means?"
Haru Urara :"......?"
Fenomeno :"We won't get our fundings for our needs nor do we get our friend again."
Haru Urara :"NO!"
Fenomeno :"Exactly! As Goldship prefers promoting rather than training like the chaotic intelligent bonerhead she is, it is completely out of character for my sister to go away from something she also loves other than boning others with her charm."
Haru Urara :"That means we have to find some security guards to help out with finding Gold Ship!"
Fenomeno :"Good, fortunately, there should be some near the lobby we reside at. Let's try to find any of them."
Haru Urara :"I'll try my best sir! *runs off*"
Fenomeno :"*Runs along after widening her eyes* Stop reading fanfics, their confusing you!"

The two ran back to the area where their lobby is, desperate in needing to find Goldship. As Haru Urara continued forward with her sprint, Fenomeno was about to continue but stopped herself upon hearing unusual crunching sounds and realised majority of the Uma musumes were chowing down before the games started.

Fortunately, Rice Shower and a few others were not doing as Fenomeno asked what their doing in a pit of concerned rage. Rice Shower had no idea but assumes that the candy is unusually sweet, only guessing as she has not tried it yet and refuses to do so in fear of drugs.

Fenomeno facepalmed and tried to stop everyone though in vain, when Haru Urara returned back and told the heart-stopping news that THE SECURITY GUARDS ARE GONE!

Fenomeno :"WHAT?! I thought they were everywhere!"
Haru Urara :"I know! In fact, they must've been kidnapped. I once saw a guard just playing video games as it was her break before being captured suddenly by a pile of black smog!"
Fenomeno :"NOW WHAT KIND OF LUNATIC OF A LOON KIDNAPS TOONS?!"
Nightmare :"*Whistling pass while unnoticed, totally not carrying a comical load of security guards and the missing two screaming for freedom in her flesh.*"
Fenomeno :"AH FUCK! Now that the race is about to start, we're going to get banned after this once the drug tests come in!"

Soon the games are now started and the race is about to begin, everyone placing their trash away as they all exit out to head to their stages.

Now on the race track, the Uma musumes prepared their stance as they were about to enter. However, the game was now about to be canceled permanently when the hosts were about to play some pop music fitting for Halloween but were hit with a bus upon a different song playing in.

That is the result of Nightmare having hijacked the controls and played her own infectious melodies unnoticed.......... Now, the ravers had taken place and its their time to rise.

Both the visitors and the Uma musumes who had eaten the candy started to clutch their heads and roared as they transformed into ravers, now attacking the non-infected and resulting in canceling the race.

Haru Urara, Fenomeno, and Rice Shower couldn't believe they dodged multiple bullets upon avoiding the candy when Rice Shower freaked out and attempted to escape recklessly. However, she was kidnapped by a flying raver as even more started appearing out of nowhere.

Haru Urara raised her hands up for Rice Shower but Fenomeno yanked her away on time, narrowly avoiding a raver that was about to snatch them. Soon, the duo now had to sprint for their lives as they avoided the snarling glinting teeth of the ravers now attempting to hunt them down.

While moving, the furniture humanoids had their own problems as well. Beau was trying to swing her way out and using her boxcutter as her only quick defensive way to avoid being teared into pieces unlike the others unlucky to be caught.

However, while Beau was backing away through the steep steps, Beau widened her eyes and shrunk her pupils upon the cracking of bone jaws and the gooey squelch of saliva falling before being devoured and forced to be stuck in a literally nightmarish smog of flesh.

Nightmare tsked at Beau but knew what to do with the box embodiment as she left, leaving the ravers unsatisfied and disappointed of a stolen opportunity before heading towards the others still running around.

Haru Urara and Fenomeno were still sprinting for their lives, having to constantly duck ravers attempting to either swoop or pounce at them.

Fenomeno searched for anything that would at least help them, seeing a subway from afar before scooping the smaller Uma musume in her arms.

Speeding fast forward, Fenomeno hopped and carefully landed on the railings, sliding down as Haru Urara clutched Fenomeno's racing suit tightly before landing on the platform.

In a quick hurry, Fenomeno found a dropped wallet and proceeded to steal it as to pay for both her and Haru's tickets. Haru noticed that Fenomeno was resisting the urge to vomit at doing the crime.

Soon, the tickets are set and Fenomeno snatched them so that Haru Urara and herself can enter the subways and barge into the train that was about to close. They entered with an inch of horse tail hair being snipped off if it weren't for the tiny amount that is slippery.

The two sighed in relief as Haru Urara weeped silently for her friends and close ones, Fenomeno's gaze softening as she comforts Haru Urara by gently patting on the back and letting her hug her.

Meanwhile, Rice Shower was panicking and swinging herself around much to the frustration of the flying raver that had to swing around in a useless attempt to stabilize her.

Due to Rice Shower's rough swinging and frantic swishing, the Uma musume unintentionally caused the flying raver to accidentally hit its allies with some even dropping their captures cause of it, some falling safely in bushes or trees while others not so lucky as they are either swooped back up, fall from a heavy impact, or were stabbed on top of a sharp protruding area.

Finally, Rice Shower finally got herself out upon the fabric she wore ripping out. The Gloom-looking Uma musume howled and yelped until she was grabbed back by the raver again which led to an unstable flying and lead to even more crashing against the other ravers.

Flying Raver 1 :"STOP SQUIRMING AROUND!"
Flying raver 2 :"*dodges* WATCH IT BUD!"
Flying raver 3 :"*screams upon being hit*"
Rice Shower :"GET ME OUT, GET ME OUT!!!!"
Flying Raver 1 :"Oh I'll get you out alright, once we served you to Goose. You'll be nothing but good fuel considering the way That YOU RATTLE WITH YOUR SCREAMS-"

The flying raver and Rice Shower then both crashed against a tree as the rest all flew away and continued on without them. The two then flopped down unceremoniously, Rice Shower gracefully in a realistic way by landing her whole torso in the grass where her face is also on it while the raver landed on its head and fell down.

As Rice Shower picked herself up, noticing the grass before eating it herself for a short while, she noticed the raver and did the very thing she wanted to do now......... that is beating it up.

At the same time, two humans who had just recently recovered from their escape from the flying ravers passed through a few shrubs and kicked a few rocks when they saw Rice Shower beating up a raver by stomping and punching at it, even bashing it with a few rocks.

Lunette went over to ask Rice Shower on what was she doing, bringing attention to the Uma musume as she explains everything.

Rice Shower :"Oh, are you talking to me? I'm actually beating up this zombie thing for kidnapping me."
Lunette :"Huh, we were also kidnapped as well by those flying things. Though the one you were kidnapped by is alot more smaller while we were kidnapped by something big."
Leonard :"Yeah, though may you introduce yourself? My name is Leonard and this young niece of mine is Lunette, we came from USA after a flying zombie brought us here and we jumped off and landed in a bush where a clay thingy also got crushed."
Rice Shower :"Oh, my name is Rice Shower. I am an Uma musume, basically horse girl in Japanese. I may not look like a horse besides ears and tail but that's because I am a kemonomimi."

The two humans awed at Rice Shower who then asks them if they want to help her beat up the raver, immediately beating it up again upon seeing it rise up again. Lunette and Leonard shrugged to each other before they joined in anyway.

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Fenomeno and Haru Urara were awaiting for whatever awaits them, Haru Urara watching someone else's phone while Fenomeno was still thinking about the incident that had just happened.

As passengers were about to exit out and enter in, coming from China, a group of toons suddenly bursted in much to their shock. What even further worsened the situation is upon the realization that Canada isn't the only place infested.

The brief sight of the officers being mauled by the ravers lasted as the train quickly drove itself away, leading to the passengers horrified by the sight while others stared dumbfounded at the group who survived. Fenomeno went over to check if any of them were alright as they picked themselves back up.

Fenomeno:"Are any of you alright?!"
Viper :"Y-yeah..... those zombie things almost got us......"
Haru Urara :"Wait, we have encountered those things as well!"
Mantis :"As well? I thought it only happened in Shanghai! Where did you come from anyway?"
Haru Urara :"We came from Canada where our international race should've happened here when they suddenly started popping up cause of a strange melody appearing though that could be coincidence."

Viper and Mantis were concerned by the realization that the ravers are also in Canada, realising that if that's the case then...... the whole world must've been corrupted and infested.

As they progressed this information, Fenomeno snapped them out of their dreadful thoughts as she asked on where they could be going now. Viper flinched but composed herself as she says that they'll be in Singapore first but will then loop in Sing Buri, Thailand.

With a new location and their understanding of an infested world, the large group of both the main toons and passengers had to await and hopefully defend themselves on what may be hunting them now.

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In the Disney headquarters and world for House of Mouse, the Disney toons were currently having a severe celebration. The Madrigals had arrived, except Bruno as he is currently taking care of the house though seems to be paranoid about something.

As Antonio left with Parce to "hangout" with some friends, the Madrigals did their own thing as Isabella decided to question something much to Mirabel and Camilo both overhearing it.

Isabella :"Is it strange that Bruno seems to be alot more paranoid, especially around Antonio? No.... maybe his just as worried as Pepa....."
Mirabel :"What got ya speaking?"
Isabella :"Oh hey guys, I was mumbling about Bruno...... and how paranoid he is for some reason."
Camilo :"Is something bad about to happen? Usually whenever he predicts something, it would determine his state. I believe that he may just be worried about Antonio and he did told us that something bad may happen later which we are fortunately well prepared for."
Mirabel :"Wait..... That would mean something bad may happen to Antonio! We need to check up on him!"

Soon, the trio left and pursued their search for Antonio while ensuring they don't accidentally bump and hurt their fellow Disney members.

While exploring the party areas, the trio decided to stop by the food counter where Tiana and a few Disney cooks were sharing their dishes just to process on where Antonio could be.

Camilo decides to get a whole plate for himself, stuffing it with all of the dishes including his Aunt Julieta's meals which are created specially for the occasion. He however, Overhears a conversation between two fellow Disney toons who seemed to be discussing something.

Curious, Camilo decides to disguise as his sister Dolores just to ease drop and pretended to be quiet as he snacks on it.

Mike Wazowski :"Not going to lie, I remembered that long time ago, there was a strange snake that wanted to tour around the facility and was interested in the screaming production that the company no longer uses."
Basil of Baker Street :"That's odd, is there anything suspicious in them?"
Mike Wazowski :"Well yeah, she seemed to instantly create a technology through a workshop by using past models and improvements that caused screams to produce more energy than laughter before keeping it. The odd thing is that in my company, laughter has been discovered to be more energy strong compared to screaming mostly because of the effort. I feel that there is something wrong with that Serpent than what meets the eye and I don't mean a pun...."
Basil of Baker Street :"If that's the case, then I fear that something bad is about to happen now that she already had her prototype."

Camilo was stunned by the conversation, a serpent using scream technology? What would she need that for? However, Camilo was interrupted when Mirabel tapped him on the shoulder as to tell him something.

After Mirabel explained how she and Isabella had talked to a dalmatian named Pongo that Antonio was in the playhouse where the kiddies are at and that Marie was having them follow her, Camilo awed in interest as he transforms into his father though much more accurate and engulfed all of the food he picked out. The two then sprint away with Camilo still chewing on his food.

Once they reached to where Isabella is, they remain hidden behind a wall as they witnessed something odd. While it is expected that Marie was leading the children and other young animals to go meet Antonio, it is quite odd that not a single adult was asked to go meet them despite the need of a figure to watch over them.

Isabella asked if any of them has a plan on finding out what is going on, Camilo instantly doing the job as he transforms into a child. To further ensure safety, Isabella and Mirabel followed along so that they can properly keep an eye on not only the rest of the children but especially Antonio.

As for Marie, she had recruited the 430th toon for the 7th batch when she noticed the trio coming in. The kitten recognised two of them as she decides to comment on them with an attempt at a smile.

Marie :"Oh hey! I know you two. You're Mirabel and Isabella, apart of the madrigals right? Antonio told me about you and the rest of the family."
Mirabel :"Yeah. We were just wondering why are you recruiting almost every kid without recruiting a guardian?"
Marie :"Oh I didn't know,...... I mean Parce is an adult but I guess more is better considering the amount that I collected..... want to fill it in?"
Isabella :"Uh yeah, we were actually going to do that."
Marie :"Cool! Now follow my liege you two and....... whose that sassy kid with you?"
Mirabel :"*lying* Him? That's actually our cousin from a distant family who lived in a city. His name is Carlos."
Camilo :"Sup."

Marie chuckled as she now heads off, using her tail as to tell them to follow her now. The trio end up following the crowd of young animals and children, concerned by the huge amount that Marie seems to be collecting.

Heading to the playroom where it's obviously Disney themed cause I guess so, Marie waved to everyone that she's "back with more friends" which made the trio stunned by the whole lot with Isabella attempting to count by hand and combination guessing by how many are there.

So far, the kids were having fun as Marie finally drops them off before alerting Antonio and Parce that she had collected the final batch. Parce was glad to finally go and told everyone to be "safe", carrying a bags of candy in his jaws before exiting out and locking the door.

Antonio thanked Marie and greeted the newcomers for joining him through Marie's words before noticing the trio. Smiling yet partially annoyed inside, Antonio greeted his relatives due to seeing them being outliers amongst the crowd.

Antonio :"Oh, didn't expect to see you three here. What are you doing in here?"
Isabella :"We..... we're actually just trying to search for you but we end up encountering this cat friend of yours and volunteered as guardians."
Antonio :"Ah, also, can you tell Camilo to stop disguising himself. He is not slick about it."
Mirabel :"What are you talking about? Camilo is not here."
Antonio :"Mirabel..... we have been living in the same house for many days and he is my brother, I know him when I see him. And don't say his our cousin from a non-existent distant family named Carlos."
Mirabel :"Y'know what Camilo, you're busted."

Camilo groaned as he transforms back into his true self, Marie stunned by the reveal as Antonio just tsked at his relatives. He however thanks them as he and Marie started giving gifts of the special candycorn and other special sweets to everyone, allowing them to devour safely at an unseen cost.

As the trio were given the candy, Mirabel decides to talk to Antonio about something upon the concerns around him.

Mirabel :"Uh, Antonio? May I talk to you for a while?"
Antonio :"Oh sure! What got you wanting to chat?"
Mirabel :"Well uh...... Bruno seems to be constantly paranoid around you and we aren't sure why but what we do know is that something bad may happen to you."
Antonio :"How come?"
Isabella :"Dolores gossiped in concern to me upon noticing Bruno acting like his old paranoid self, especially towards you now that you have grown or whatever and learnt 'cool' skills after that save in Singapore."
Camilo :"Now you see Lil bro, we came here to protect you even if Parce is already enough."

Antonio chuckled at his relatives' concerns and reasons before thanking them for their worries towards him, reassuring that he'll be fine before telling them to eat the candy as he now went towards the stage with Marie.

He tapped on the microphone that was attached to the stick before he held it up in his hands to make an announcement with Marie adding in as well. The madrigal trio were amused upon hearing that it'll also be a prank party upon the duo giving out ropes and other weird portable machinery as they discussed the plan.

However, Isabella can't help but ponder on what the plan might be considering how way too well Antonio and Marie explained it..... feeling that there is an intention that displays that maybe her cousin is not in danger...

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Back in the public area, the Disney toons were impressed with the food especially after Parce's sneaky lace of the drinks with the candy. Basil of Baker Street was suspicious of it and decided to consume a few, tasting a bit before spitting it out.

The detective was concerned by the fact that even though he couldn't taste the "poison", there is something unusual about it that doesn't kill but rather...... awaits to be triggered. Basil of Baker Street decides to collect a small sample when he noticed the dalmatian family coming towards the food section and was puzzled upon realising there was only five of them.

Basil of Baker Street :"Excuse me Mr Pongo and Ms Perdita, may you explain where did your...... 99 minus 3 equals 96.... where did your other 96 children go?"
Perdita :"The pups followed Marie and the only ones who stayed with us as you can tell are; Lucky, Pepper and Penny."
Pongo :"Apparently, Marie wanted to bring them for a party that Antonio Madrigal had set up. However, Perdita was heavily worried since she saw that where alot of other children toons but no guardians until just now."
Basil of Baker Street :"That's strange, I know kids would only invite kids but is there an adult involved other than the recently added volunteers?"
Pongo :"Well, there is Parce but when I first asked him on how is his party going, he corrected and revealed to me that Antonio actually orchestrated it."

Basil of Baker Street was surprised by it as he would attempt to investigate it now, telling the dog family to only eat the meals that are pure meat. Gladly, the family were only planning to do that since they have no interest in drinks.

Meanwhile as Mickey was making a speech and showcasing the toons who had signed up for the show (which the madrigals except Antonio, are unaware of since they don't own a computer and Alma wasn't in the group discussion), the Disney villains were doing their own thing and had their plans on ruining the party and making it their own.

They do ,unfortunately, noticed the lack of fellow villains. Especially Scar who usually is absent but this time, he is actually absent rather than late upon Maleficient's crows returning and having no responses from Scar.

Jafar asked on what shall they do now, the villains having no choice but to do without their fellow villains. Ursula groaned as King Magnifico decides to get on with it, finally crashing the show as he has the 12 Reflections of Evil come out alongside the others.

King Magnifico :"WELCOME UNDERLINGS! Tonight is this new HOUSE OF VILLAINS!"
Everyone except the villains :"AUuuuuggggghhhhhhhh........"
Thomas O'Malley :"Mickey, why did you invite these douchebags again?"
Mickey :"I DIDN'T! AND IT DOESN'T HELP THAT OUR CEO IS THE ONE WHO KEEPS INVITING OUR ROSTER!"
Alma Madrigal :"I swear these days are going to be worser *sighs before mumbling* ¿Podemos tener al menos un maldito Halloween...?"

As the villains relished the misery of others, Parce had arrived back where Antonio and Marie alongside everyone in for the prank.

Gaston :"Like as you expected, this place will also be a place where we do things like-"
Ursula :"Hanging out."
Captain Hook :"Killing time!"
Hades :"Where everyone's a FRIEND OF MINE!"
Jafar :"And as a result......."
Villains :"ITS GOING TO BE OUR HOUSE NOW-!"
Antonio, Marie, and Parce's speaking collar :"PRANKSTER PARTY!!!"
Villains :"Huh?"

Not before long, Antonio's clan of kids and others all ambushed the takeover and pranked without leaving with mercy. In fact, there was none spared. Everyone included including their own relatives and others. While some managed to dodge efficiently, others were either tangled by party strands and ropes; splattered with paint that is made by DUYIS to be safe for contact, or by rough housing by some of the more rougher ones.

Mirabel, Isabella and Camilo joined in the fun and pranked everyone as well though suppressed themselves as they let kids do all the roughhousing.

The kids laughed and laughed all day long until Antonio decides to stop it after 50 minutes later, snickering at the mess as he congratulates the kids for going with his plan before focusing on everyone else as some of the toons here were glad to see their children all okay.

Antonio :"Well, that was one fantastic party. So everyone, what do you think of the prank that Marie and I orchestrated? Hopefully we 'didn't' hurt you too much, did we?"
Pepa :"Toñito?"
Berlioz :"What's our sister doing in here?"
Toulouse :"Huh, no wonder why she was missing. Pretty ironic cause 'ladies don't mindlessly wander off'."
Marie :"Yeah yeah, I can hear you brothers. Anyway, hope you enjoyed the prankster party. Looking quite tied up and gooey."
Tiana :"*From afar and cleaning up some of the toons around* Ew."
Marie :"Not..... in a weird way...."

As the villains are all wrangled up and are heavy victims of the prankster party, Mickey thanks the two for at least saving Halloween while wiping off the toy goo off his suit which made the two chuckle

Pawbert comments with a nervous wit as he hops around while tied up by the strands, Gary discomforted by the sight,by saying that they do have knack for pranks as Judy and Nick decide to free him despite their tensions with him.

Antonio and Marie grinned when Parce came back with the dj booths for both of them to grab as they prepared a few features.

Minnie :"So uh..... what's with the DJ booths?"
Marie :"Oh, we wanted to give some special music combined with both our efforts."
Max Goof :"Since when can you guys DJ?"
Parce's speaking collar :"Since deez nuts."
Goofy :"Language Jaguar!"
Antonio :"Eh don't mind him. Also Mickey, one last thing I must say."
Mickey :"Y-yeah?"
Antonio :"As much as I appreciate your gratitude, I wouldn't say save. More like...... under a new management."
Syndrome :"Oh.............. shit."

Mickey and the rest instantly turned fearful and puzzled upon Antonio's words now spilling out, everyone questioning the animal whisperer as the villains, incredibles immediately freaked out as they attempted to defend everyone.

The Madrigals were stunned by Antonio's words as Alma went to confront him, unafraid to berate him if things escalate for too far.

Alma :"Antonio Madrigal! What do you mean under new management?"
Violet Incredible :"It means his going to control us one way or another through destruction!"
Marie :"Correct! Though fortunately, we aren't going to use robots or anything. Just you against your own allies~"
Nani :"You too?!"
Jumba jookilee :"No way do we go against each other! You think we're some fireheads with no mind?!"
Ember :"Hey!"
Jumba :"Whoops, sorry miss..."
Antonio :"Such kill joys, and we're getting late. Let's get this party back to business once and for all, it's........"
Antonio, Marie and Parce's speaking collar :"IT'S REMIXING TIME!!!!!"

As the two finally started remixing and showcased their combined twisted works which contrastingly yet horrifically binds together perfectly, the clock had now just rung to a new time as those who ate the special candy and laced meals all clutch their heads while the non-infected were terrified by the witnessing of all their loved ones and friends shrieking in pain.

Antonio's clan had it worse as they felt all of themselves turned into ravers, rapidly turning hostile as they now attacked everyone inside mindlessly and are unable to satiated their newly acquired bloodlust.

The Dalmatian family and Basil of Baker Street watched in horror as they were forced to sprint away and joined together, fur spiking up and tears forming as they have to avoid the snapping jaws of their own children. Basil attempted to ensure that the remaining three are held tightly together, suddenly witnessing a glimpse of his loved ones tearing into a non-infected apart much to his horror as he now became more paranoid but hid it in a mask of stoic as he tightens his protection even further.

Tiana was stunned by what has caused the ravers to suddenly appear, having to avoid being mauled to death as she dodges a pounce and jumped over a charging raver. Tiana slid across the room before finding a frying pan dropped by a familiar of hers, using it to bat away the ravers attempting to crowd around her before going to the next aisle.

While at it, Tiana noticed Dr Faciller and a few toons quivering and trying to defend themselves before charging at the crowd as to wipe out a small horde of ravers as to make it manageable before they all instantly went to a temporary safe spot.

As they took their breath here, Tiana immediately excused Dr Faciller of "corrupting" Antonio and Marie due to their bad history together and his use of magic. However, Dr Faciller truthfully stated that he has no part in this and was confused as well.

Tiana :"Dr Faciller! Do you think that by corrupting Antonio and Marie, you can get away with it only to backfire once your own doing starts to crave for your blood?"
Dr Faciller :"What!? I didn't do anything to them young lady. In fact I didn't do any of this at all! I can't even DJ let alone even teach them this preposterous music. If I did corrupt and teach them this, it would be used by voodoo and they be remixing jazz!"
Anne :"I hate to side with him but his right. Antonio and Marie are way too beyond madness for some reason to be under Dr Faciller's control, plus they seemed to be controlled by a different magic since I have once done research on voodoo and none of it matches as Voodoo discourages possession. Ironic since his here."
Dr Faciller :"Exactly! Even the girl gets it!"
Gary :"Wait, if that's the case then..... what kind of magic are they controlled by?"

Before anyone could answer the neon blue snake's question, Parce ambushed their hiding spot and yanked the snake away which freaked the group out as they now have to force themselves to flee.

Dr Faciller used his magic to try to make a temporary barrier for them to pass through the crowd of Ravers, bodies toppled all over as they tried to maintain their own lives.

Suddenly, they were picked up by a rapid large figure in which they finally recognised him and the user. Devil Dinosaur and Lunella were picking up the non-infected while dodging the ravers from getting a pick.

Lunella turned back towards the group she and Devil had saved before asking on what is going on that caused this whole event that happened. Dr Faciller explained that an entity of a strange magic must've corrupted Antonio and Marie into the evil beings they are, also noting Parce is of the same status as them.

Anne added in that the music may not be the only factor considering that they are also listening to it yet are unaffected by into becoming into the "zombie" things around there.

However, Tiana had to tell them that they have to now focus on escaping for now as she yanked the horns and steered Devil Dinosaur to trample on the ravers while having the rest decide to work together as to save the non-infected as much as possible.

Meanwhile, the Dalmatian family and Basil of Baker Street were sprinting for their lives when a raver yanked Pongo by the leg and dragged him much to their horror. At the same time, Devil Dinosaur and Lunella managed to save them but Perdita told them frantically that Pongo is in danger!

Lunella was shocked at the reveal before telling the non-infected survivors to stay where they are as she and Perdita hop off to go find Pongo. Basil of Baker Street will protect the pups as the three of them whined and barked in not knowing what to do.

As the duo tried to track down Pongo, Perdita using her scent to remember his despite the overwhelming smells of coppery blood and spilled aromas now unappetizing from the shrieks and gnarling, they witness him trying to fight back as he was mauled by the ravers.

Lunella used her boxing gloves, glad she had always came prepared for the moment trouble, before she brawled the others away as Perdita immediately went to Pongo's aid.

At the same time, Marie took note of their involvement before walking towards them with a sway of her tail as the Ravers now crowd around and growled at them.

Marie :"Well well well.... If it ain't two of the dalmatian family and Moon Girl. Never would've thought that I see you all surrounded by the ravers, where are your allies?"
Pongo :"Safe from you, that's for sure. Three of our pups are safe with Basil but the rest........ you, Parce and Antonio did something to them didn't you."
Marie :"Indeed, although Antonio was the most active of the orchestration and Parce did a good job on lacing the meals you all eat to make the infection work once the music came out, I am responsible for the many younglings including your own children be apart of the prankster party that 'disabled' majority of you and had them eat the candy. In fact, I did a good job luring them away didn't I?"
Perdita :"Y-you....... YOU BASTARD!!!!"

Perdita and Pongo barked rapidly at Marie as Lunella scorned Marie, only making the kitten grin as the Ravers cackled at their misery.

Lunella :"How could you do such a thing?! Since when did you and the other two become evil, since when did you use the opportunity to abuse your friendship of others?! I THOUGHT WE WERE ALL FAMILIARS!!"
Marie :"Oh silly Dino wielder, you forgot about plot twist villains. Even the closest of friends can become the most hostile, perhaps the most sinister. As for the evil part, it happened during my stay in Singapore with my friends where we had also met the others. We were corrupted but for a greater cost, resulting in our ideas."
Pongo :"Is that why you lured the children in with almost no guardians?!"
Marie :"Yes, they were surprisingly easy to convince than I expected. Even the stubborn and cruel ones, but perhaps it's because I am a familiar rather than a stranger. After all, we all know each other in this company and y'know the classic caution that unfortunately is outdated despite being necessary all the time~. Stranger DANGER."

Marie relished the despair on the three's face, mocking as she explains how that strangers who are dangerous are typically not kids unless bullies before insensitivity telling the trio on how useless they are for not being aware of it.

Soon, the ravers were ready to pounce when Devil Dinosaur crashed the scene and saved the trio. The group then crashed out of the house of mouse with Marie rolling her eyes while the ravers chased after them.

After the save, the group was horrified to see Pongo's state as Tiana quickly took the chance to heal the dalmatian up. As the puppies all wanted to understand what had happened while trying to comfort their father, Lunella explained how Marie abused the familarity of their's in order for Antonio and Parce to corrupt while adding in that the sweets that have been laced in most of the food is factor in why the music infected others but not them.

The group instantly became furious as the trio now that they know the reason behind their own situation. Anne couldn't believe it and felt guilty now that she had let her other pals go without realising, Perdita saying the same but with the rest of the other children who had followed Marie.

Dr Faciller can't help but feel an unusual sense of sympathy as Lunella now rummaged through her bag to find a certain item, finally finding a teleportation gun. However, she was suddenly attacked by a flying raver and almost fell with it.

Luckily, Perdita managed to grab Lunella on time and lifted her back up as the group now had to be wary of whatever is at the sky. As they had just witnessed, Disney world is not spared as well. Their main hub now overtaken by ravers with toons trying to survive.

Devil Dinosaur and Lunella both gulped as they now started to attempt to collect every survivor possible with the group deciding to help along. Dr Faciller sighed as he couldn't believe he out of all toons had to help, Tiana lightly scolding him that they save the complaints for later.

Back in the House of mouse, the madrigals were troubled as they attempted to defend each other. Dolores had to stuff her ears with whatever scraps to prevent it from bleeding. As for the rest, Pepa and Luisa were trying to defend the rest of the family with a storm literally coming in to emphasise the intensity of the defense.

Isabella clutched her head and tried to fight back whatever is trying to convert into whatever managed to turn the others into ravers, especially Mirabel and Camilo who had now fallen to the infection.

Antonio and Parce went over to their family, having the DJ booths be on autoplay as Alma scolded the two of them but gained no flinch.

Alma Madrigal :"ANTONIO MADRIGAL!!!! What is this nonsense?!"
Antonio :"Exactly what it is, Abuela. Nonsense but also a tragedy. A tragedy that also is bloodier than any of our older familiars."
Pepa :"W-what has gotten into y-you? Toñito?"
Alma :"Pepa, he is no longer himself. Only a former shell of who we always knew him as, same goes for Parce."
Antonio :"Oh, just being evil and all. Y'know mama, I see that you still see me as your baby to the point where I feel a teeny bit of pity and regret horrifying you."

Pepa teared up and broke down as she dropped her knees on the floor, Julieta and Felix rushing in as to aid her while Alma became furious over Antonio's and Parce's exposed cruel attitude.

Antonio laughed off each scolding and scorn from his relatives, deciding to command the ravers to not attack his family as he has a deal he wants to fulfill for them to comply.

Antonio :"On the third thought, I think that you should join the ravers but have ourselves form a special group."
Luisa :"J-join you? On evil? B-but-"
Alma :"ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND?!?! ¿Pretendes que seamos estúpidos y nos pongamos del lado del mal que reside tanto en ti como en quienquiera que te haya controlado?!"
Antonio :"Oh come on~, we're a family and a family sticks together no matter what. Camilo and Mirabel seem to be accepting of it."
Alma :"¡ESO ES PORQUE LOS MANIPULASTE A TRAVÉS DE LO QUE SEA QUE LOS HAYA CAUSADO A SER ASÍ!"

The ravers growled but dared not lay a finger unless Antonio says so, Antonio deciding to do one last convincing as to finally get them in his teeth.

Antonio :"Y'know, Siempre te esforzaste por tener una familia fuerte y feliz. La mejor familia, hasta que Mirabel cambió tu forma de ser para mejor......... ¿Sabes? El abuelo no se ha comportado bien desde que le di un aceite especial... y no mantendrá su compostura oculta cuando regresemos. Ever wonder why his been so aggressive to Tio Bruno?"
Alma :"Is that why-?"
Antonio :"Yep, been working errands behind your back this whoooooolllleeee time. The Casita told me his actual name along with Mirabel and I figured that he may be the best at being a reason to join."

Antonio did a hand motion with his index and pinky finger up while his middle and ring finger acting as the top jaw while the thumb as the lower part, resembling a rabbit snarling and biting, causing the ravers to act up and instantly turn aggressive but still made no move to actually harm them.

The Madrigals realised the stakes as every complaint leads Antonio to have the ravers getting closer to tear them apart. He then repeated his request though a bit more softer yet lingering with needles.

The more fearful of the bunch immediately accepted the request as to not get ripped apart while the more stubborn ones attempted to still refuse despite what may happen to them if they keep refusing.

Parce decides to do the honors for Antonio, adjusting his speaking collar as Antonio decides to tell them that Parce has a message from Pedro but knew that the latter didn't say anything and it was all a lie. Soon, when Parce spoke, a familiar voice suddenly spoke out.

Parce's Pedro :"Hey dear Doña Alma, mi amor. I am sorry to say that I am corrupted like the beings that had terrorise you. I was hoping that you come here alive alongside the rest of our family, Antonio and Parce knew it was quite cruel but we can do this together. So, I hope you do join him!"
Alma :"I-is that what he said......?"
Antonio :"...... Take a guess~"
Julieta :"Mamá..... even if it's true or not, we have to survive. For Papá....... Please......."

Alma felt herself crumbling, like the bricks that the Casita once had before the rebuilding. She could not take it......... she now understands how it feels to be manipulated. With a final decision with shrunken pupils and constant tears flowing down her cheek, Alma gave up and told both Antonio and her family that they'll now be joining with him.

Isabella could only stare in silent despair as her family fell to Antonio's reign, him now giving out the candy to consume like a pill before they turned into ravers one by one. Antonio then went towards Isabella, impressed that she managed to remain conscious for a long period of time.

Soon, Isabella was forced to give up and has the infection now spread through her and control her way of thinking, Antonio finally commenting that the family is now back together.....

Back with the group, they have managed to save as much toons as much as possible. With a final tinker, Lunella used the teleporter gun to open up a portal for them Devil Dinosaur to jump inside. Everyone yelped as they were finally taken inside, the portal closing before the ravers can follow them.

While falling through the wormhole with everyone relieved, Basil of Baker Street knew that there was something off with the food as Lunella repeated the same reason but to the non-infected who were saved.

However, they would need to wait for where their about to land since Lunella may have teleported them far away and now are unsure if they were going to land somewhere safe enough to survive.

Still, the fact they have experienced an apocalypse really says something. Now, they linger with confusion and dread as they thought about their loved ones and the outside that has became worser than they had already imagined it to be.