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Chapter 7: Huckleberry Hound & Brainwashing

Many minutes have passed by, and Roger and Rocky sighed as they were kept waiting. The wine bottle was empty as Rocky and Roger kept waiting, thinking that the girls had walked out on them. They both sighed as they went inside the restaurant, where a dog was playing the piano. He had blue fur, black ears, a black nose and a peach muzzle. He wore only a straw hat and a red bowtie. His name was Huckleberry Hound, the piano player of the establishment, who just noticed the rabbit and squirrel coming in.

Huckleberry: Well, evening. And a (howling) hooooound dog howdy to ya. Huckleberry Hound's the name. Why don't ya sit yourselves down?

The rabbit and squirrel nodded sadly as they both sat down.

Rocky: Rocket J. Squirrel, but Rocky to my friends.

Roger: Roger. Roger Rabbit.

Huckleberry: Pleased to meet y'all both.

He played the keys randomly.

Huckleberry: I'm no Mozart, but I get by.

Rocky: Gosh, that was very nice.

The dog then noticed the two looking down.

Huckleberry: Y'all seem like a pair of fellers with broken hearts.

Rocky: Can you really tell?

Huckleberry: (nods) Listen, when y'all have been tickling the ivories as long as I have, you've seen a broken heart for every drop of rain, a shattered dream for every fallen star!

Roger: Exactly. They just walked out on us. And you know, I bet if my date and I were married, she'd get uninterested in me and play patty cake with a novelty joke mogul. I mean, it could sound like something she's forced in just to keep me from getting fired, since that actually happened in our movie, but I digress.

Huckleberry: Well, women are typical. That's why I live alone.

Rocky: You do, huh?

Huckleberry: (as he starts the song's intro) Yep. I finish work, go home, read a book, have a couple of drinks, take myself for a walk and go to bed.

Rocky: You live the simple life, Huck.

Huckleberry: Want some free advice? Stay away from women. That's my motto.

Roger: The only problem is we can't.

Huckleberry: Nor can I. That seems to be my trouble.

He continued playing the piano as he sang.

Huckleberry: (singing) You can't live with 'em, you can't live without 'em.
There's somethin' irresistable-ish about 'em.
We grin and bear it 'cause the nights are long.
I hope that somethin' better comes along.

Rocky: Yeah, we know what you mean...

Then, he began singing along.

Rocky: (singing) It's no good complainin' and pointless to holler.

Huckleberry: (singing) If she's a beauty she'll get under your collar.

Roger: (singing) She made a monkey out of old King Kong,

Three: (singing) I hope that somethin' better comes along.

Huckleberry: (singing) Ah, but what could be better than a saucy Irish setter
When puppy love comes on strong?
Or a collie that's classy, a laddie needs a lassie,
A lover and wife gives you a new lead on life.

Roger: Uh, Huck, don't you mean a new 'leash' on life?

Huckleberry: Oh yeah...sorry about that.

The duo then got out of their seats, heading to where the blue dog was.

Roger: (singing) Still, it's fun when they're fetching,
And agree to see an etching

Rocky: (singing) That you keep at your own home pad.
There is no solution, it's part of evolution,

Huckleberry: (singing) The pitter-patter of soles,
The little feet of tadpoles!

Rocky: Uh, Huck, tadpoles don't have feet.

Huckleberry: Oh, I made another error...2, 3, 4!

Roger: (singing) There's no limitation to mixin' and matchin'

Huckleberry: (singing) Some get an itchin' for a critter they've been scratchin'.
A skunk was badgered the results were strong.
I hope that somethin' better,

Rocky and Roger: (singing) I hope that somethin' better,

Trio: (singing) I hope that somethin' better comes along!!!

Huckleberry: (scatting) Beep bop bidder da dum dum bum bum bum!

When the song was done, a certain waiter's voice was shouting.

George's Voice: Phone call for Rocket J. Squirrel and Roger Rabbit.

They looked and saw George holding the phone.

George: (to Rocky and Roger) Any of your the squirrel and rabbit with those names?

Roger: Well, we must be since we're the only rabbit and squirrel here.

George: Right, phone call.

He placed the handle down as Rocky and Roger went over to answer the phone.

Huckleberry: It's not often you see a white guy or gray guy have the blues that bad!

Roger then picked up the handle as he spoke into it.

Roger: Uh, hello?

At the other end, in an unknown place, a familiar bald villain was holding the phone as two familiar girls were being held hostage by some goons who worked for Luthor, and they were both horrified.

Jessica: Roger, darling! Help us!

Dot: It's Lu--!

Then the goons grabbed Jessica's mouth and briefly put a muzzle over Dot's.

Roger: Jessica, Dot, is that you?

Luthor: Yes, it's them. And it's also Luthor.

Hearing that, the two gasped.

Roger: Oh jeepers!

Luthor: Now listen, and listen well, boys. Step outside the motel right now and come alone. I've got some friends of mine that'll be there.

Roger: So which one of us do you want to come?

Luthor: Both of you! By come alone, I mean 'apart from each other and without any of your friends or the police'!

The boys looked a little frightened.

Roger: And if we refuse to do any of what you just said?

Luthor: Then your girlfriends will be going for a NOT-so-refreshing 'Dip'.

Dot muffled while Jessica managed to get free from the goon's grip, shouting.

Jessica: No, boys, don't do it! It's a-

But it was too late as the phone hung up, with the lead villain laughing evilly. Back at the motel, Rocky and Roger opened the door, looking around. Then Rocky closed the door as he and Roger headed out. Just then, the duo gasped as multiple weapons were pointed toward him.

Roger: Gah! I, uh, take it you're the friends of Lex's we're supposed to meet?

Later, inside a basement where Luthor's holding the girls, he laughed wickedly while both couples were tied to a pole with escape-proof Toon rope.

Luthor: That's good. Nice and tight. He-he-he.

For some reason, one of the henchmen took a picture of Jessica

Luthor: What was that for?

Henchman: Uhh...just for nostalgic purposes to remind me of our evil deeds.

The main villain spoke quietly to another henchman.

Luthor: (quietly) I bet he actually just took it because he likes seeing her in ropes. Then again, a lot of guys would.

Homer then came into the basement.

Homer: Hey, uh, that Krank guy is here, Lex.

Luthor: Well, then, show him in.

Rocky and Roger struggled while Jessica spoke quietly to the latter.

Jessica: Roger?

Roger: Yes?

Jessica: I'm not the least bit worried. I know you and Rocky are planning something bold and clever.

Roger: Well, I got us this far, didn't I?

Rocky: Oh brother.

Just then, a pale green scientist with sideburns that resembled devil's horns, known as Dr. Ivan Krank, entered.

Krank: (smirks) Ah, Luthor, how are you?

Luthor: (shakes his hand) How are you, Ivan.

Krank: It's good to see you, Lex, you evil devil, you. Anyway, for me, things are not too hot as I try to show the world my genius invention to transform animals into human beings, but the whole world gives me the same response: calling me "whack-o!"

Dot: They call him my brother's name?

Luthor, not paying attention to the prisoners, continued.

Luthor: Well I've been equally insulted by others for my misunderstood brilliance as well, but I'm sure if you find the right specimen, the world will change their tune.

Krank: Now then, where are my victims--(snorts) I mean 'patients'?

Luthor: Step this way.

He then led the evil scientist to Roger and Rocky.

Luthor: Let me introduce you to your patients.

The scientist examined Rocky and Roger as Luthor spoke to the rabbit and squirrel.

Luthor: Even though people call him a "whack-o", (to Dot) and not your brother, (to Roger and Rocky) Ivan Krank is a world leading authority when it comes to controlling animals. Of course, he wouldn't be so without my help in altering his name in some places so no one would view him as a laughing stock.

Krank: Thank you very much again, by the way. Controlling animals is a very rapidly growing field. (to Rocky and Roger) You like comic, don't you?

Luthor: Tell us what you're gonna do to our little rabbit and squirrel.

Krank: I'm going to perform an electronic cerebrectumine.

Luthor: (confused) A what?

Krank: (frightens Roger and Rocky) Electronic cerebrectumine.

The male animals shivered a bit as Luthor went to the scientist.

Luthor: What's that?

Krank: It's something so sensational, that you have to hold onto your hat.

Luthor: Yes?

Krank: When a German scientist tells you to hold on to your hat, it's not casual conversation.

Luthor: But I don't even have a hat.

He took out a hat and handed it to the bald villain.

Krank: Now you do. NOW, HOLD ON TO THAT HAT! HAT! HOLD!

The bald villain yelped as he held onto his hat.

Krank: Good. Now, what we're going to do is bring on the machine that's gonna wow you. (shouts) Bring out the machine! (to Luthor) Wait until you see this. You think we're sleeping in Düsseldorf? You think we're taking a nap in Cologne?

Then, a device with a pair of electric chairs strapped to it was brought in.

Krank: No, we're working all night! Each night a new knob and an new dial to...

He then spoke some gibberish as Luthor tried pronouncing the device's name.

Luthor: Electronic ccc-

Krank: Cerebrectumine. Cerebrectumine, an electronic cerebrectumine. This is my other accomplishment when I had some free time left over.

The scientist licked a nob a bit for some reason.

Luthor: What does it do?

Krank: What does it do? What does it do?! It turns the brains to guacamole.

The two laughed wickedly along with most of the goons, with Homer laughing reluctantly and nervously, as the four tied up gasped.

Rocky: First of all, I'll try to pull us out of this.

Dot: That's good to hear.

The squirrel then struggled as he looked exhausted.

Dot: So what's the second?

The group continued laughing until the scientist shouted.

Krank: Enough!

All laughter was halted.

Krank: I cannot stand the surfeit of provincial laughter. Now, we take your little friends, the A-N-I-M-A-S-L, put them in the chair, clamp their paws down, drop the helmets down on them. After that, we throw the switch!

He then threw the switch, activating it, causing sparks to appear near the helmets. He laughed wickedly as Rocky and Roger shivered.

Krank: Yes, you two, soon it will be a hot time in your skulls tonight! Ha-ha-ha!

He switched it off.

Hacker: Thanks, my marvelous second machine. (to Luthor) Now, the rabbit and squirrel will do your bidding without any question or back-talk. They will do your every whim, every command. And they'll do your television commercial, sending false advertisement and promoting Toon slavery.

He laughed while Luthor grinned evilly.

Luthor: Zap-a-rooni.

Krank: Heads full of jelly!

Luthor: Noggins full of library paste!

Krank: Let's barbecue their brains out!

Luthor: This is going to be a fun job for you, I knew we picked the right man for the job.

Krank: As long as I can inflict a little pain every afternoon, I sleep good at night.

Homer: Geez, this guy definitely sounds like one of my worst enemies!

Luthor: The one that's been repeatedly trying to kill your son just for foiling his framing of one Krusty the Clown? (to Krank) Well, I think it's time we got on with the pain-giving, isn't it?

Krank: My pleasure.

The prisoners gulped in worry.

Luthor: (walks by him) Homer, it's time to leave.

The scientist saluted as the two were about to leave.

Luthor: I'll be back later to pick up what's left of my rabbit and squirrel.

Krank: Let me assure you can have everything that's left of the two, hold the brains.

As soon as both Luthor and Homer (looking worried) were gone, Krank spoke to some of the goons.

Krank: Now, grab the rabbit and squirrel with the pilot's cap!

Then, two goons came near Rocky and Roger as Jessica, looking away, spoke.

Jessica: Oh, Roger, whatever happens next, I should say that Dot and I wouldn't have give up this evening together with you for anything.

The rope was cut as Rocky and Roger gulped.

Roger: Could you make me an offer?

The two were grabbed as they struggled.

Jessica: Roger!

Dot: Rocky!

Krank then grabbed the rabbit and squirrel, taking them over to their seats while handling them roughly.

Krank: I got them! I got the rabbit and the squirrel! Good, good. Why don't both of you furry gentlemen each take a little seat?

He then slammed Rocky and Roger in the seats.

Krank: (looks) The feet are in place. (notices) Oh, don't be such wimps! Take this thing like a man, or grown animals in your case!

He then walked to the switch.

Krank: Okay, my machine, this is the big-time here. Ready to go to work?

He then pulled the switch.

Krank: Here we go!

Then straps on the electric chairs appeared, trapping the duo's arms.

Krank: Next, the feet!

Then, the feet were strapped in as well. Rocky and Roger struggled all they could, but the straps were escape-proof to toons like them.

Krank: Ha-ha-ha! Struggle all you want, boys! (angrily) It'll do you very little good!

The two yelped, frightened of him. Krank then threw another switch.

Krank: Now it's time to drop the electric helmets.

They both gulped as each helmet was lowered on top of their heads.

Krank: Soon, there will be enough voltage coursing through your little brains to light up all of Cincinnati!

Jessica: (desperate) Roger! No!

Krank: Say goodbye to your little rabbit and squirrel while you still have time, ladies.

Dot: What do you mean 'while we still have time'?

Krank: Because in less than a minute, neither of them will know you two from a couple of Cool World characters!

Dot and Jessica: (angrily) That does it!

They both then broke out of the ropes, to the shock of Krank and the goons, as they jumped up and charged.

Jessica: Hi-yah!

Krank was kicked down by Jessica as one of the thugs prepared to hit her.

Dot: Not today!

She whipped out a mallet and hit the thug, knocking him down. Then, another armed goon charged, only to be socked by Jessica and sent through the wall.

Jessica: Who's next?

The girls then kept hitting the others randomly with their kicks, punches and whacks from Dot's mallet. Continuously, they kept hitting each of them. Krank, meanwhile, just looked shocked at this.

Krank: Two women going THIS crazy and kicking this much posterior? What is this? A Wonder Woman film?

The employees looked around for the girls, who had just disappeared, before a certain redhead's voice was heard.

Jessica's Voice: Oh, boys?

They turned and noticed the two on the top of the stairs, before they yelled as they leaped onto them.

Dot: BANZAI!!

The employees were body-slammed down by the two, but mostly Jessica. The others tried grabbing the girls.

Krank: I must hit the switch! (reaching) Must hit the switch!

Rocky: No, no!

Krank: I...must!

Soon, Dot and Jessica uppercut out of the pile, then glared at where the scientist was, gasping as he almost neared the switch. They then quickly kicked him in the stomach, but he pulled the switch as electricity was surging. Fortunately, Roger and Rocky got out of the trap in time thanks to Jessica and Dot freeing them.

Dot: Now, boys.

Rocky: Oh, thanks.

They quickly ran while Jessica went to Krank, spooking him into the seat. Then, the scientist started being electrocuted as he screamed in pain. Then he appeared, looking messed up as he groaned, wiggling his nose like a rabbit would.

Krank: Chitter. Chitter.

He then fell to the ground, unconscious. The couples just stared at him.

Dot: Boy, we really messed that whack-o, who isn't my brother, up.

Rocky: Let's hope he doesn't somehow regain all his memory and intelligence and go through with torturing other animals or other evil inventions. I mean, chances are he could come across a blue dog who desperately wants to be a human boy like his owner, only to discover being a human isn't worth it.

When all the chaos was done, Jessica smiled to Roger.

Jessica: Now, shall we go, boys?

Roger: (nods) Yeah. Let's get out of this nuthouse!

Before the four could make their exit, the phone rang.

Rocky: Just a second.

He then went over to the phone and picked it up.

Rocky: Hello?

He then paused, then slowly turned to the girls.

Rocky: It's for you, Jessica. It's some guy named Jerry Maguire.

Jessica: Oh, that's our agent.

She went over to the phone, then picked it up.

Jessica: Yes, Jerry, what have you got? (pauses) A commercial.

She looked back at Roger, then spoke again.

Jessica: How much? (nods) Yeah? When? (pauses) Thanks.

She then hung up, then turned to Roger.

Jessica: Um...

There was a long pause before she finally continued.

Jessica: Listen, darling, I'm sorry to leave again, but I'm under contract. Hope you understand.

Dot: Yeah, and I'm still under contract with her as well. Wherever she goes, I go. Hope we can meet each other again sometime. You're swell guys. Well, bye.

The two girls then left, with the rabbit and squirrel once again all alone. They looked completely heartbroken for sure this time, as if their respective worlds were melting. In fact, everything stopped and started melting because the film suddenly stopped.

(End of Chapter 7)

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Well, Dot and Jessica walked out on the guys again, and this time, for a commercial the girls chose over them.

In the next chapter, after Pisghetti fixes the film, the group, with Huckleberry joining, reunites with the girls while Luthor goes to extreme measures by hiring an animal killer. Then, the gang gets stranded in the dessert and there's a song from Wander.

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Chapter 7: Huckleberry Hound & Brainwashing

Many minutes have passed by, and Roger and Rocky sighed as they were kept waiting. The wine bottle was empty as Rocky and Roger kept waiting, thinking that the girls had walked out on them. They both sighed as they went inside the restaurant, where a dog was playing the piano. He had blue fur, black ears, a black nose and a peach muzzle. He wore only a straw hat and a red bowtie. His name was Huckleberry Hound, the piano player of the establishment, who just noticed the rabbit and squirrel coming in.

Huckleberry: Well, evening. And a (howling) hooooound dog howdy to ya. Huckleberry Hound's the name. Why don't ya sit yourselves down?

The rabbit and squirrel nodded sadly as they both sat down.

Rocky: Rocket J. Squirrel, but Rocky to my friends.

Roger: Roger. Roger Rabbit.

Huckleberry: Pleased to meet y'all both.

He played the keys randomly.

Huckleberry: I'm no Mozart, but I get by.

Rocky: Gosh, that was very nice.

The dog then noticed the two looking down.

Huckleberry: Y'all seem like a pair of fellers with broken hearts.

Rocky: Can you really tell?

Huckleberry: (nods) Listen, when y'all have been tickling the ivories as long as I have, you've seen a broken heart for every drop of rain, a shattered dream for every fallen star!

Roger: Exactly. They just walked out on us. And you know, I bet if my date and I were married, she'd get uninterested in me and play patty cake with a novelty joke mogul. I mean, it could sound like something she's forced in just to keep me from getting fired, since that actually happened in our movie, but I digress.

Huckleberry: Well, women are typical. That's why I live alone.

Rocky: You do, huh?

Huckleberry: (as he starts the song's intro) Yep. I finish work, go home, read a book, have a couple of drinks, take myself for a walk and go to bed.

Rocky: You live the simple life, Huck.

Huckleberry: Want some free advice? Stay away from women. That's my motto.

Roger: The only problem is we can't.

Huckleberry: Nor can I. That seems to be my trouble.

He continued playing the piano as he sang.

Huckleberry: (singing) You can't live with 'em, you can't live without 'em.
There's somethin' irresistable-ish about 'em.
We grin and bear it 'cause the nights are long.
I hope that somethin' better comes along.

Rocky: Yeah, we know what you mean...

Then, he began singing along.

Rocky: (singing) It's no good complainin' and pointless to holler.

Huckleberry: (singing) If she's a beauty she'll get under your collar.

Roger: (singing) She made a monkey out of old King Kong,

Three: (singing) I hope that somethin' better comes along.

Huckleberry: (singing) Ah, but what could be better than a saucy Irish setter
When puppy love comes on strong?
Or a collie that's classy, a laddie needs a lassie,
A lover and wife gives you a new lead on life.

Roger: Uh, Huck, don't you mean a new 'leash' on life?

Huckleberry: Oh yeah...sorry about that.

The duo then got out of their seats, heading to where the blue dog was.

Roger: (singing) Still, it's fun when they're fetching,
And agree to see an etching

Rocky: (singing) That you keep at your own home pad.
There is no solution, it's part of evolution,

Huckleberry: (singing) The pitter-patter of soles,
The little feet of tadpoles!

Rocky: Uh, Huck, tadpoles don't have feet.

Huckleberry: Oh, I made another error...2, 3, 4!

Roger: (singing) There's no limitation to mixin' and matchin'

Huckleberry: (singing) Some get an itchin' for a critter they've been scratchin'.
A skunk was badgered the results were strong.
I hope that somethin' better,

Rocky and Roger: (singing) I hope that somethin' better,

Trio: (singing) I hope that somethin' better comes along!!!

Huckleberry: (scatting) Beep bop bidder da dum dum bum bum bum!

When the song was done, a certain waiter's voice was shouting.

George's Voice: Phone call for Rocket J. Squirrel and Roger Rabbit.

They looked and saw George holding the phone.

George: (to Rocky and Roger) Any of your the squirrel and rabbit with those names?

Roger: Well, we must be since we're the only rabbit and squirrel here.

George: Right, phone call.

He placed the handle down as Rocky and Roger went over to answer the phone.

Huckleberry: It's not often you see a white guy or gray guy have the blues that bad!

Roger then picked up the handle as he spoke into it.

Roger: Uh, hello?

At the other end, in an unknown place, a familiar bald villain was holding the phone as two familiar girls were being held hostage by some goons who worked for Luthor, and they were both horrified.

Jessica: Roger, darling! Help us!

Dot: It's Lu--!

Then the goons grabbed Jessica's mouth and briefly put a muzzle over Dot's.

Roger: Jessica, Dot, is that you?

Luthor: Yes, it's them. And it's also Luthor.

Hearing that, the two gasped.

Roger: Oh jeepers!

Luthor: Now listen, and listen well, boys. Step outside the motel right now and come alone. I've got some friends of mine that'll be there.

Roger: So which one of us do you want to come?

Luthor: Both of you! By come alone, I mean 'apart from each other and without any of your friends or the police'!

The boys looked a little frightened.

Roger: And if we refuse to do any of what you just said?

Luthor: Then your girlfriends will be going for a NOT-so-refreshing 'Dip'.

Dot muffled while Jessica managed to get free from the goon's grip, shouting.

Jessica: No, boys, don't do it! It's a-

But it was too late as the phone hung up, with the lead villain laughing evilly. Back at the motel, Rocky and Roger opened the door, looking around. Then Rocky closed the door as he and Roger headed out. Just then, the duo gasped as multiple weapons were pointed toward him.

Roger: Gah! I, uh, take it you're the friends of Lex's we're supposed to meet?

Later, inside a basement where Luthor's holding the girls, he laughed wickedly while both couples were tied to a pole with escape-proof Toon rope.

Luthor: That's good. Nice and tight. He-he-he.

For some reason, one of the henchmen took a picture of Jessica

Luthor: What was that for?

Henchman: Uhh...just for nostalgic purposes to remind me of our evil deeds.

The main villain spoke quietly to another henchman.

Luthor: (quietly) I bet he actually just took it because he likes seeing her in ropes. Then again, a lot of guys would.

Homer then came into the basement.

Homer: Hey, uh, that Krank guy is here, Lex.

Luthor: Well, then, show him in.

Rocky and Roger struggled while Jessica spoke quietly to the latter.

Jessica: Roger?

Roger: Yes?

Jessica: I'm not the least bit worried. I know you and Rocky are planning something bold and clever.

Roger: Well, I got us this far, didn't I?

Rocky: Oh brother.

Just then, a pale green scientist with sideburns that resembled devil's horns, known as Dr. Ivan Krank, entered.

Krank: (smirks) Ah, Luthor, how are you?

Luthor: (shakes his hand) How are you, Ivan.

Krank: It's good to see you, Lex, you evil devil, you. Anyway, for me, things are not too hot as I try to show the world my genius invention to transform animals into human beings, but the whole world gives me the same response: calling me "whack-o!"

Dot: They call him my brother's name?

Luthor, not paying attention to the prisoners, continued.

Luthor: Well I've been equally insulted by others for my misunderstood brilliance as well, but I'm sure if you find the right specimen, the world will change their tune.

Krank: Now then, where are my victims--(snorts) I mean 'patients'?

Luthor: Step this way.

He then led the evil scientist to Roger and Rocky.

Luthor: Let me introduce you to your patients.

The scientist examined Rocky and Roger as Luthor spoke to the rabbit and squirrel.

Luthor: Even though people call him a "whack-o", (to Dot) and not your brother, (to Roger and Rocky) Ivan Krank is a world leading authority when it comes to controlling animals. Of course, he wouldn't be so without my help in altering his name in some places so no one would view him as a laughing stock.

Krank: Thank you very much again, by the way. Controlling animals is a very rapidly growing field. (to Rocky and Roger) You like comic, don't you?

Luthor: Tell us what you're gonna do to our little rabbit and squirrel.

Krank: I'm going to perform an electronic cerebrectumine.

Luthor: (confused) A what?

Krank: (frightens Roger and Rocky) Electronic cerebrectumine.

The male animals shivered a bit as Luthor went to the scientist.

Luthor: What's that?

Krank: It's something so sensational, that you have to hold onto your hat.

Luthor: Yes?

Krank: When a German scientist tells you to hold on to your hat, it's not casual conversation.

Luthor: But I don't even have a hat.

He took out a hat and handed it to the bald villain.

Krank: Now you do. NOW, HOLD ON TO THAT HAT! HAT! HOLD!

The bald villain yelped as he held onto his hat.

Krank: Good. Now, what we're going to do is bring on the machine that's gonna wow you. (shouts) Bring out the machine! (to Luthor) Wait until you see this. You think we're sleeping in Düsseldorf? You think we're taking a nap in Cologne?

Then, a device with a pair of electric chairs strapped to it was brought in.

Krank: No, we're working all night! Each night a new knob and an new dial to...

He then spoke some gibberish as Luthor tried pronouncing the device's name.

Luthor: Electronic ccc-

Krank: Cerebrectumine. Cerebrectumine, an electronic cerebrectumine. This is my other accomplishment when I had some free time left over.

The scientist licked a nob a bit for some reason.

Luthor: What does it do?

Krank: What does it do? What does it do?! It turns the brains to guacamole.

The two laughed wickedly along with most of the goons, with Homer laughing reluctantly and nervously, as the four tied up gasped.

Rocky: First of all, I'll try to pull us out of this.

Dot: That's good to hear.

The squirrel then struggled as he looked exhausted.

Dot: So what's the second?

The group continued laughing until the scientist shouted.

Krank: Enough!

All laughter was halted.

Krank: I cannot stand the surfeit of provincial laughter. Now, we take your little friends, the A-N-I-M-A-S-L, put them in the chair, clamp their paws down, drop the helmets down on them. After that, we throw the switch!

He then threw the switch, activating it, causing sparks to appear near the helmets. He laughed wickedly as Rocky and Roger shivered.

Krank: Yes, you two, soon it will be a hot time in your skulls tonight! Ha-ha-ha!

He switched it off.

Hacker: Thanks, my marvelous second machine. (to Luthor) Now, the rabbit and squirrel will do your bidding without any question or back-talk. They will do your every whim, every command. And they'll do your television commercial, sending false advertisement and promoting Toon slavery.

He laughed while Luthor grinned evilly.

Luthor: Zap-a-rooni.

Krank: Heads full of jelly!

Luthor: Noggins full of library paste!

Krank: Let's barbecue their brains out!

Luthor: This is going to be a fun job for you, I knew we picked the right man for the job.

Krank: As long as I can inflict a little pain every afternoon, I sleep good at night.

Homer: Geez, this guy definitely sounds like one of my worst enemies!

Luthor: The one that's been repeatedly trying to kill your son just for foiling his framing of one Krusty the Clown? (to Krank) Well, I think it's time we got on with the pain-giving, isn't it?

Krank: My pleasure.

The prisoners gulped in worry.

Luthor: (walks by him) Homer, it's time to leave.

The scientist saluted as the two were about to leave.

Luthor: I'll be back later to pick up what's left of my rabbit and squirrel.

Krank: Let me assure you can have everything that's left of the two, hold the brains.

As soon as both Luthor and Homer (looking worried) were gone, Krank spoke to some of the goons.

Krank: Now, grab the rabbit and squirrel with the pilot's cap!

Then, two goons came near Rocky and Roger as Jessica, looking away, spoke.

Jessica: Oh, Roger, whatever happens next, I should say that Dot and I wouldn't have give up this evening together with you for anything.

The rope was cut as Rocky and Roger gulped.

Roger: Could you make me an offer?

The two were grabbed as they struggled.

Jessica: Roger!

Dot: Rocky!

Krank then grabbed the rabbit and squirrel, taking them over to their seats while handling them roughly.

Krank: I got them! I got the rabbit and the squirrel! Good, good. Why don't both of you furry gentlemen each take a little seat?

He then slammed Rocky and Roger in the seats.

Krank: (looks) The feet are in place. (notices) Oh, don't be such wimps! Take this thing like a man, or grown animals in your case!

He then walked to the switch.

Krank: Okay, my machine, this is the big-time here. Ready to go to work?

He then pulled the switch.

Krank: Here we go!

Then straps on the electric chairs appeared, trapping the duo's arms.

Krank: Next, the feet!

Then, the feet were strapped in as well. Rocky and Roger struggled all they could, but the straps were escape-proof to toons like them.

Krank: Ha-ha-ha! Struggle all you want, boys! (angrily) It'll do you very little good!

The two yelped, frightened of him. Krank then threw another switch.

Krank: Now it's time to drop the electric helmets.

They both gulped as each helmet was lowered on top of their heads.

Krank: Soon, there will be enough voltage coursing through your little brains to light up all of Cincinnati!

Jessica: (desperate) Roger! No!

Krank: Say goodbye to your little rabbit and squirrel while you still have time, ladies.

Dot: What do you mean 'while we still have time'?

Krank: Because in less than a minute, neither of them will know you two from a couple of Cool World characters!

Dot and Jessica: (angrily) That does it!

They both then broke out of the ropes, to the shock of Krank and the goons, as they jumped up and charged.

Jessica: Hi-yah!

Krank was kicked down by Jessica as one of the thugs prepared to hit her.

Dot: Not today!

She whipped out a mallet and hit the thug, knocking him down. Then, another armed goon charged, only to be socked by Jessica and sent through the wall.

Jessica: Who's next?

The girls then kept hitting the others randomly with their kicks, punches and whacks from Dot's mallet. Continuously, they kept hitting each of them. Krank, meanwhile, just looked shocked at this.

Krank: Two women going THIS crazy and kicking this much posterior? What is this? A Wonder Woman film?

The employees looked around for the girls, who had just disappeared, before a certain redhead's voice was heard.

Jessica's Voice: Oh, boys?

They turned and noticed the two on the top of the stairs, before they yelled as they leaped onto them.

Dot: BANZAI!!

The employees were body-slammed down by the two, but mostly Jessica. The others tried grabbing the girls.

Krank: I must hit the switch! (reaching) Must hit the switch!

Rocky: No, no!

Krank: I...must!

Soon, Dot and Jessica uppercut out of the pile, then glared at where the scientist was, gasping as he almost neared the switch. They then quickly kicked him in the stomach, but he pulled the switch as electricity was surging. Fortunately, Roger and Rocky got out of the trap in time thanks to Jessica and Dot freeing them.

Dot: Now, boys.

Rocky: Oh, thanks.

They quickly ran while Jessica went to Krank, spooking him into the seat. Then, the scientist started being electrocuted as he screamed in pain. Then he appeared, looking messed up as he groaned, wiggling his nose like a rabbit would.

Krank: Chitter. Chitter.

He then fell to the ground, unconscious. The couples just stared at him.

Dot: Boy, we really messed that whack-o, who isn't my brother, up.

Rocky: Let's hope he doesn't somehow regain all his memory and intelligence and go through with torturing other animals or other evil inventions. I mean, chances are he could come across a blue dog who desperately wants to be a human boy like his owner, only to discover being a human isn't worth it.

When all the chaos was done, Jessica smiled to Roger.

Jessica: Now, shall we go, boys?

Roger: (nods) Yeah. Let's get out of this nuthouse!

Before the four could make their exit, the phone rang.

Rocky: Just a second.

He then went over to the phone and picked it up.

Rocky: Hello?

He then paused, then slowly turned to the girls.

Rocky: It's for you, Jessica. It's some guy named Jerry Maguire.

Jessica: Oh, that's our agent.

She went over to the phone, then picked it up.

Jessica: Yes, Jerry, what have you got? (pauses) A commercial.

She looked back at Roger, then spoke again.

Jessica: How much? (nods) Yeah? When? (pauses) Thanks.

She then hung up, then turned to Roger.

Jessica: Um...

There was a long pause before she finally continued.

Jessica: Listen, darling, I'm sorry to leave again, but I'm under contract. Hope you understand.

Dot: Yeah, and I'm still under contract with her as well. Wherever she goes, I go. Hope we can meet each other again sometime. You're swell guys. Well, bye.

The two girls then left, with the rabbit and squirrel once again all alone. They looked completely heartbroken for sure this time, as if their respective worlds were melting. In fact, everything stopped and started melting because the film suddenly stopped.

(End of Chapter 7)

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Well, Dot and Jessica walked out on the guys again, and this time, for a commercial the girls chose over them.

In the next chapter, after Pisghetti fixes the film, the group, with Huckleberry joining, reunites with the girls while Luthor goes to extreme measures by hiring an animal killer. Then, the gang gets stranded in the dessert and there's a song from Wander.