The Entertaining Society: Grand Plan

"Josh, you better get off that TV!" Mom yelled, in her usual forced British accent.

She was giving this new job thing her all.

She had been freshly shipped to Britain by the company she worked for. For my mom, this was all too exciting. I, on the other hand, was trying to fit in. It wasn't easy, being the only African kid. 

So I began spending my afternoons, in front of a screen. 

"Okay, bye Oscar," she chirped, exiting. My mom was a beautiful young lady, with kinky long black hair often tied in a bun. She wasn't much of a hard worker though. I'd think that pervert of a man she calls boss shipped her off to buy a night with her.

But then again I was only 15 and such unholy thoughts should immediately be eliminated.

I looked at the screen and hissed when I realized I lost 30 seconds while thinking of my mom's boss.

Now, I was home alone.

I stood from the couch and dragged my lazy self to the kitchen.

I scanned the fridge and there lying on the top compartment was a carton of milk.

I stood on my tip toes and outstretched my hand to try and get the milk. I couldn't reach it so I started jumping hoping I would grab it and pull it back down with me.

In the process, I dropped some pudding and lazily looked at the mess on the floor. Well mom would definitely scold me for that then clean it up later so I left it, took the milk and cereal.

I filled the largest bowl I could find with cereal, then went back to watch TV.

Mom was normally back by 7.

Ring. Ring.

My phone was like two spans away.

I stretched the hand that probably had done nothing all day long.

"Got it," I triumphed answering the call.

***Son I will be back a bit late today or maybe tomorrow morning, lock the doors and, go to sleep. Okay." She commanded.

"Yes, mom," I replied.

The worry in her voice was evident.

I stood up and locked all the doors then continued watching Regular Show.

8 p.m 

9 p.m

10 p.m

11 p.m

12 a.m

1 a.m

My eyelids were now weighty ,nevertheless I continued watching.

2 a.m

3 a.m

Teen Titans had now started, and I increased the volume excitedly.

At exactly 3. 59 a.m the TV screen turned a dark shade of green.

I groaned and stood up to check all the codes.

As soon as I got close enough, I was drawn into the TV and before I knew it I was in an extremely strange place.

I looked around and noticed a huge building with a screen in front of it.

It was the Teen Titans Building.

Wait! How?

I also noticed how they were acting the part, I was watching.

My jaw dropped and I continued staring at them perplexed.

"Hey! Hurry up man get me a glass of water. I'm up next." 

I turned around and there I saw Johnny Test, his hand on his waist, a scowl plastered on his face.

"What?"

He rolled his eyes.

"Get me a glass of water," he repeated himself slowly.

I stood there, unable to reply or act.

Where was I?

"These idiots! Y'all Dexter! Change the time, only fools are awake at 3. 59."

A gigantic chair moved and a squeaky voice came from the occupant. 

"If we change the time those humans will all file into the Entertainers society Joe! Do you want that? Mind you our existence should be kept a secret."

Oh no!

I was in Cartoon Network.

When that realization dawned on me, I began exploring.

Kim Possible! Ben 10! Gumball! Fin and Jack, they were all here.

I saw some gloomy looking humans by the food court.

"Hi, "I greeted.

They all mumbled some replies.

By the looks they had on their faces they hadn't bathed or eaten properly in days. I wonder why?

"What wrong with you all?"

They all turned to face me then ignored my question.

I shrugged it off, maybe they were also too lazy to practice proper good grooming.

"Hey human!" 

I turned around and approaching was Johnny Bravo.

"I want two extra-large sandwiches and pasta. Hurry," He said staring at his gigantic muscles.

I chuckled at that.

"Why are you laughing," He questioned me.

I shrugged and continued preparing the food for him.

Then some very high pitched voices began singing.

"Wake up and smile," They screeched.

Johnny Bravo hit the counter irritably and growled.

"Why those musicals gotta sing all the time! " He lashed out.

"Where is the Boogy Man when you need him?" Mordecai asked irritated too.

"Oh my gosh! Mordecai. I am Oscar, a huge fan!" I chirped excitedly.

"So? Join the Club!" He snapped annoyed by my excitement.

Was I the only one who felt happy today?

I slowly brought my hand back in, surprised by his reaction.

The huge screen darkened and they all rejoiced.

They all stopped acting and began filing into a room.

I saw a costume close by and decided to dress up and join the cartoons.

I followed them into the huge hallway and took a seat next to Scooby and Shaggy, who were both laughing at God knows what. I knew everyone here would be taller than me but gigantic I honestly wasn't expecting.

"So you must all know why I brought you here, " Dexter said skeptically.

They all nodded vigorously.

"We are tired of entertaining people. We need lives!" Shaggy shouted beginning to sob.

"The plan is simple y'all. On the 7th of March, humans will entertain us."

"They will have to sing all the time." 

Winx Club characters nodded.

"They will have to act as lab rats."

Johnny Test stood up and threw a fist in the air.

"Amen!"

"They will have to have public demand suggest which spouse best suites them."

Margret and Ben 10 stood up their hands entwined.

"I have made a machine and at the release of Hot Goals, when most humans are staring at the screen we will strike. Those who remain we will kill. Using the powers they gave us!" Dexter concluded earning loud cheering.

"As for our dearest slaves, they will remain in the Entertaining society and make sure the humans are entertaining us."

All cartoons stood up and began clapping their hands.

We humans would never be able to defeat them.

We are no match for Cartoon Network, Disney, Boomerang and, Nickelodeon.

We will indeed be slaves.

"Hey, chaps. Have you seen my costume," A scooby villain asked scanning everyone suspiciously?

His eyes landed on me and he ripped his costume off and hissed when he saw a human underneath.

They all turned to look towards me and I began running.

Some were following me but eventually stopped.

Coast was clear.

But wait why did they stop chasing me?

"Boo."

I turned around and saw the boogyman staring at me.

He looked even scarier in real life.

I let out a glass breaking scream and ran as fast as my legs could carry me.

Once he was out of sight an old lady came to me. 

She looked familiar but I couldn't remember where exactly I had seen her. The blonde hair under the big black cloak were all too familiar. Not forgetting her uneven teeth, some of which prevented her from actually closing her mouth.

She offered me an apple and when she saw my manly features she began hitting me with her stick.

I yelled running away towards something else.

I jumped in a pool of water and when I saw my mom standing next to me, I gave her a tight squeeze.

I was as wet as a sponge.

"MOM!!" I yelled.

"Why are you still watching TV," She barked, crossly.

"I'm sorry mom. I will not watch much of it from now on." I honestly promised.

"Oh yes. you won't. You are grounded. And that pudding? Who did you want to clean it. Go and grab a mop and clean the whole house while you are at it."

I groaned.

But deep down happy that the whole cartoon fiasco wasn't real.

But it was probably for my good.