Jacob, Skylar, Seamus and Co. In: The Citadel

KABOOM Part 2

The echo of Pecos Bill's iconic "**YEEEEEEHAAW!**" reverberated through the underground citadel, followed by the unmistakable *KA-BOOM* of Slue-Foot Sue's explosive bustle bounce. Those who hadn't yet experienced the *incredible* bouncing power of Sue's legendary bustle looked up in awe as the duo launched themselves high into the air, the shockwaves of their jumps rippling through the citadel like mini sonic booms.

**Jacob**, with a huge grin, leaned over to Skylar. "Looks like Sue and Pecos are at it again! You think we'll be able to get another go?"

Skylar nodded, still catching her breath from her last bounce with Sue. "Definitely! But it looks like there are a few more folks who haven't had their turn yet!"

All around, characters from every corner of the multiverse were mesmerized by the sheer power and fun of Sue and Pecos's bouncing. **Anne Boonchuy** from *Amphibia*, **Tavros Nitram** from *Homestuck*, and even **Scorpia** from *She-Ra* were watching with wide eyes as the dynamic pair shot across the room in arcs of booming leaps.

Slue-Foot Sue's *bustle* was something else entirely—a combination of precision and pure explosive power. Each bounce sent shockwaves that could be felt underfoot, and her laughter mingled with Pecos Bill's whooping as they ricocheted from trampoline to trampoline.

**Scorpia**, intrigued by the intense bouncing, nudged **She-Ra** with her claw. "Hey, do you think we could try that? It looks like *so much fun!*"

She-Ra laughed, her sword glowing slightly in response to her excitement. "I think so! I've never seen anything like this! And if Pecos and Sue can handle it, so can we."

Sue landed with a *thud*, the momentum making the ground tremble beneath her feet. "Come on now!" she called out, her voice as energetic as ever. "Who's next for a ride on ol' Slue-Foot Sue's famous bustle? I promise, I'll make it a bounce you'll never forget!"

The crowd erupted into excited murmurs, and as Pecos Bill joined her, twirling his lasso, he added, "Y'all better hold on tight! We're gonna send ya bouncin' higher than a prairie wind in a twister!"

**Anne Boonchuy** was the first to step forward, her frog-like agility perfect for the task. "I've been hopping all over Amphibia," she said with a grin. "Let's see if I can keep up with the *real* bounce pros!"

Sue beckoned her over. "Hop on, honey! We're gonna give you the *ride of your life!*" With a quick leap, Anne jumped onto Sue's bustle and held on tight.

*KA-BOOM!*

The air practically exploded as Sue launched herself and Anne into the air. Anne let out an exhilarated scream as they soared, flipping and spinning through the air like a pair of bouncing comets. The citadel below looked like a blur, and before long, they came down with a booming landing that left Anne breathless—but eager for more.

"I—wow!" Anne stammered, her heart still racing. "That was *epic*!"

Sue winked, lifting Anne gently off her bustle and gesturing to the next in line. "Next!"

**Tavros Nitram** from *Homestuck* was a bit more hesitant, his horns twitching nervously. "Um... I don't know if I'm, uh, built for bouncing at this level..."

Tigger, who was nearby and still bouncing with boundless energy, hopped over and put a reassuring paw on Tavros' shoulder. "Nonsense, pal! Bouncin's not about build, it's about spirit! You've *got* this!"

With Tigger's encouragement, Tavros gave a nervous nod and hopped onto Sue's bustle. Pecos Bill, seeing the trepidation, swung his lasso and cheered. "Now hold on, partner! Sue's gonna send ya higher than a bull at a rodeo!"

Sue took off again, this time with Tavros gripping on for dear life, his eyes wide as they shot into the air with the power of a cannon. His cautious fear melted away as he realized just how fun the ride was. Tavros's laugh echoed through the air as he and Sue descended back down to the ground with a gentle—but powerful—landing.

Others from the crowd were lining up, eager for their turn. **Scorpia** clapped her claws together in excitement. "Oh my gosh, I *have* to try this!" She rushed forward, her large frame surprisingly light on her feet as she mounted Sue's bustle.

This time, the *KA-BOOM* was louder than ever, as Scorpia's weight added even more power to the bounce. The citadel seemed to *shake* as they ascended into the air, and Scorpia couldn't stop laughing as they rocketed up and then floated down with grace.

"THIS. IS. AWESOME!" she yelled mid-bounce, arms thrown wide in pure joy.

One by one, multiverse travelers took their turn. **Sonic and Amy** from the *Sonic Boom* universe managed to sync their movements with Sue, creating a rhythmic dance of bounces that amazed everyone watching. **Ash and Pikachu**, while normally used to Pokémon battles, couldn't stop laughing as they bounced alongside Sue and Pecos Bill. Even **Shantae** and **Rottytops** found themselves joining in the fun, using their magical powers to enhance the bounce with bright flashes of light and sparkles mid-air.

All the while, Pecos Bill was shouting and twirling his lasso, adding to the lively, wild energy in the air. "Y'all keep it up! Ain't no better way to celebrate than with a good ol' *bouncin' frenzy!*"

Jacob, Skylar, and Seamus watched with wide grins as everyone joined in on the action. Skylar turned to Jacob and said, "I think this might be the bounciest moment we've ever had."

Jacob nodded, watching as Rabbit took a daring leap onto **Christopher** and **Ruby** again, only to be launched into the air alongside Sue's explosive bounce. "I think you're right. This is going to be one for the history books."

The entire citadel was alive with energy, as characters from every universe took their turn experiencing the legendary bustle bounce. The air was filled with laughter, cheers, and the thunderous sound of *KA-BOOMs* that shook the ground.

Sue, seeing the joy on everyone's faces, smiled with satisfaction. "Now *this* is what I call a proper hootenanny!"

Pecos Bill, riding by her side, tipped his hat. "Ain't no better way to celebrate than bouncin' with the best."

And so, the bouncy celebration continued, with no sign of slowing down, the citadel filled with endless leaps, bounds, and laughter as everyone basked in the joyful chaos.