Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale Page #2

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even as we speak.

That doesn't sound

much like a mouse to me.

It's more of a... No, it sounds like...

Oh, I can't put my finger on it.

You know, that sounds like a cat.

- You sure?

- Well, not a hundred percent.

Oh, yeah, definitely a cat.

That brings your batting average to.340

There it is, Jerry, bright as day.

The Toymaker must be

right over this ridge.

Has Monsieur Paulie lost his head again?

I'm not lost. I'm in here.

You know,

I like you better without your head.

So good of you to bridge the gap.

There's nothing to fear.

We just need to find Monsieur Paulie's

head and be on our way.

Did I mention

that I prefer him without it?

Hey, fellows. I'm over here.

I see you managed to hang on

to one of those keys.

But if you wanna make it work...

...you gotta tie it to a string.

Asleep, finally.

Oh, Monsieur Jerry, how can we

ever reach the Toymaker from here?

Do you have any idea

what we're celebrating?

Don't worry. I'll hang on

to you like a fat man to a doughnut.

Oh, boy.

Careful, Tuffy.

Whoa, Nelly!

Talk about holding on by a thread.

Tuffy, set her down someplace, quick.

I told you I wouldn't let go.

I can't. I'm just too scared.

I guess I'm just not cut out

to save the day.

We've gotta find out

where they're headed.

But how are we gonna get her to talk?

I think I can help you with that.

Let me see the tongue-tied patient.

I have special methods

for restoring speech.

So tell me, my dear,

where are your friends headed?

They're off to see the Toymaker.

Did you hear? The Toymaker!

Why, a guy like that's liable

to cause big trouble for us.

And just how can we find this Toymaker?

Follow the star. It will lead you to him.

See? That didn't hurt a bit.

At least not physically.

She's a traitor now.

She can't go back to her friends.

They'll hate her.

And I thought I was cruel.

I can't believe it. Finally.

You were right, Monsieur Jerry.

All we had to do was follow the star.

A little help here.

Can you imagine?

I got snagged on a branch.

Sure hope the Toymaker's got

some knitting needles.

We've done it.

Nothing can stop us now.

Sorry, boys,

but this is the end of the line.

- How'd you know we were coming here?

- Your little horsey friend told us.

I shall pummel you vigorously

if you hurt but a single hair in her mane.

Hurt her? Alls we did was pull her string

and we couldn't shut her up.

Monsieur Jerry, we have come so far.

Monsieur Jerry, we have come so far.

Are you fine fellows here to see me?

We are, sir, if you are the Toymaker.

At your service, lads.

You're also a toy repairer right?

Don't you worry.

I've fixed a toy or two in my time.

I suppose I should tell you,

I'm not really a toy.

Yes, I remember. You're a decoration.

Not suitable for play.

But you have the heart of a toy.

And so you shall be one, my son.

Sir, we've come a great distance

to ask for your help.

I know why you've come.

In fact, I know a lot about you.

I've been following your adventures

for longer than you know.

You need a solution to your cat problem.

Well, I think I've got the answer.

Do you know

what has become of our friend?

Nelly?

I'm afraid she's become discouraged.

She feels she's betrayed you...

...and that you'd never want

to see her again.

I knew I was right about you.

Little mice with big hearts.

- Are you ready?

- Ready for what?

Presenting the new

and improved Paulie Pixie.

Thanks, T.M. Guess what.

I'm a real toy.

Suitable for aggressive play patterns.

- Oh, Paulie, may I?

- Be my guest.

Go ahead, pull harder. Harder.

It's okay.

I used a lot more glue this time.

But there's something you must know.

When the sun rises, the magic that

created your kingdom will begin to fade.

And if you fail to reclaim your throne...

...by the time the sun has climbed

into the sky...

...it will remain

the domain of the cats forever.

But there is a way

to recapture your kingdom.

And this, my little friend, is the key.

I wish I could stay

to see what's in store for you...

...but I have some important errands

I must run.

Merci beaucoup, Monsieur Toymaker,

for everything.

What did he mean by "in store"

and what is that key do?

Sir, what are you doing?

Well...

...certainly not playing with keys.

Keys?

Oh, dear.

Don't worry. She left this.

Guards! Guards!

Find that ballerina!

Do you mind?

We're right in the middle of a doll crisis.

Oh, boy. Do something.

Don't just stand there. Do something!

Lower the drawbridge!

Lower the drawbridge!

It seems we've found her.

Toys, for freedom!

Move it!

Is this the end?

Oh, it can't be. It can't be!

Go, Nelly!

Retreat!

Oh, Jerry!

I never doubted you.

Is she...?

She was the bravest one of us all.

I'm alive.

And I can talk. Without a string.

Look at them.

Now that's what I call a happy ending.

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