PROLOUGE
(SCENE: The remains of an abandoned warehouse that has been made into a lab. The place is highly disorganized with papers everywhere and a few mutagen canisters. RAHZAR, FISHFACE, TIGER CLAW, ROCKSTEADY, BEBOP—stand by, looking bored, angry, and worried)
TIGER CLAW – Curse those turtles! I can't believe they manage to banish the Krangg to their dimension and trap them there.
BEBOP – Isn't that a good thing though? I mean, you wanted them gone too.
RAHZAR – You idiot! They gave us the Footbots and mutagen, and now we're running out of them.
FISHFACE – And now everyone else knows about us and the military has confiscated the lair and lab. We can't even go back without getting caught. We have only thirty Footbots left.
ROCKSTEADY – Life isn't any better with you blabbering idiots. It makes it even less bearable!
(The henchmen stop arguing when SHREDDER walks over, the same cold look in his eyes)
SHREDDER – If all you fools can do is argue, then I suggest you all start work together to work this out. I will not rest until Splinter and the Turtles pay for what they did to Karai.
ROCKSTEADY – What's the point? That girl is never coming back to you. Your plans and traps just never work.
TIGER CLAW – I hate to admit it... but he's right.
BEBOP – I agree, too.
(SHREDDER glares at RAHZAR, FISHFACE, TIGER CLAW, ROCKSTEADY, and BEBOP, but they don't flinch. After a few tense seconds, SHREDDER knows he's beaten. He turns away, still angry. Just then, STOCKMAN-FLY flies in through a window)
STOCKMAN-FLY – I found something! It could help us!
(SHREDDER, RAHZAR, FISHFACE, TIGER CLAW, ROCKSTEADY, and BEBOP look up, interested)
TIGER CLAW – This better be good.
STOCKMAN-FLY – The Turtles have a retro-mutagen that works! It completely reverses the effects of mutagen!
SHREDDER – What good would that do?
STOCKMAN-FLY – It's simple, Shredder. We use the retro-mutagen on the turtles and turn them into normal turtles then we destroy them and that rat. With them out of the way, we can turn into humans again and slip away from the authorities.
SHREDDER – And how does that work with the authorities after us?
STOCKMAN-FLY – The only ones who know that are Splinter, the Turtles, April O'Neil, Casey Jones, and Karai. We first hold their friends and the girl hostage. Then we force the Turtles to give up their formula for them. Then we get rid of the Turtles, their friends, and the rat. Once we become human again, we take the girl and flee the city without worries. We get our freedom, you get your daughter back, and we don't have to worry about the Turtles and Splinter again.
(SHREDDER thinks about this)
SHREDDER – Stockman, you're not as worthless as I thought.
STOCKMAN-FLY – One more thing. I discover that they're going to a school prom tonight. Somewhere between 6 and 8 o'clock this evening. We can catch them off guard.
(There is a pause. SHREDDER turns to the other MUTANT HENCHMAN)
SHREDDER – Tiger Claw, get the remaining Footbots ready. We're going out at eight tonight.
TIGER CLAW – As you wish, Master Shredder.
(Everyone is such in a good mood, they don't see a SPYROACH who has hidden itself on STOCKMAN-FLY'S back)
SCENE ONE
(SCENE: The living room of the TURTLES' underground lair. LEO, RAPH, and MIKEY are sitting on the benches with SPLINTER standing nearby when KARAI comes out of her room)
(Instead of her armored jumpsuit, KARAI is wearing a black and red Gothic two-piece ballgown with a corset, a removable flowing skirt with a slight train, black elbow-length fingerless gloves, and a beaded choker. Her nose ring and earrings are still on, but she's also wearing red gem teardrop earrings. Her makeup is more dramatic and formal than usual with a hint of sparkle)
(LEO, MIKEY, and SPLINTER smile and RAPH gawks at her as KARAI smiles and spins around once.)
KARAI – So, what do you think?
SPLINTER – You look beautiful, Miwa.
MIKEY – That's one awesome dress, Karai. You look prefect.
RAPH – Why are you dressed like that?
LEO – It's Karai's dress for April and Casey's school prom.
MIKEY – What's a prom?
KARAI – It's a formal dance held by students from a school. Casey and April's class is hosting the prom this year, but they asked me to be their bodyguard for tonight. Something about some boys who have been causing trouble. And if they're lucky, Casey and April may be crowned king and queen of the prom.
MIKEY – Dude, they get to be king and queen? Alright!
KARAI – I said maybe. There are nine other couples in the court. Besides, it's just for the night. (Walks out to the lair exit) It's getting late. I'll see you guys later.
MIKEY – Have fun!
(There is a pause as KARAI leaves the lair)
RAPH – Boy, Donnie's not gonna like that.
(Just then, DONNIE runs out from his lab, a look of panic on his face)
DONNIE – Karai! Karai, wait! Please tell me she didn't just leave for the prom.
MIKEY – She did.
RAPH – Relax, man, even if Casey and April are crowned king and queen, it's only for the night.
DONNIE – No! It has nothing to do with that! Shredder's gonna kidnap April, Casey and Karai at eight o'clock tonight while they're at the prom! They want to use them as hostages so they can get my retro-mutagen formula! I just intercepted his plan with the Spyroach! We need to warn them!
LEO – Mikey, check and see if they left yet.
(MIKEY peeks through a lookout gutter and finds KARAI getting into a car with APRIL and CASEY before it drives off down the street)
MIKEY – Ooo, they just took off.
RAPH – Too late.
DONNIE – (Panicked) This is bad! What do we do now?
RAPH – Easy, we'll just have to go there ourselves and stop Shredder.
SPLINTER – You will not.
(The TURTLES look in disbelief at SPLINTER, who has a stern look)
RAPH – Have you lost your mind?
DONNIE – Sensei, if Shredder gets our retro-mutagen formula, he'll turn it against us! We have to stop them!
SPLINTER – I'm sorry, but you cannot go. You can't be seen by humans.
LEO – But Sensei-
SPLINTER – (Sharply) No! (The TURTLES flinch) I will not allow any of you to be caught. By eyes or on video. I forbid any of you from going. My word is final.
(SPLINTER leaves the room, leaving LEO and DONNIE devastated)
SCENE TWO
(SCENE: An Abandoned Playground not too faraway from the lair. The TURTLES are skateboarding unenthusiasticly at the abandoned playground they hang out at. DONNIE and RAPH are sitting on the swings. RAPH is swinging sluggishly while DONNIE stares at six syringe shots of retro-mutagen in his hands, one twice as big as the others. MIKEY is doing some tricks on his skateboard, but without his usual energy. LEO is leaning against the ladder of the slide, brooding and at a loss)
MIKEY – So, what do we do now?
DONNIE – We could hide outside the school.
RAPH – Yeah, but where will we hide until Shredder arrives? What do you suggest, Leo?
(LEO is too deep in thought to listen)
DONNIE – Leo?
LEO – (Sighing sadly) I wish we could go to stop the Shredder, but to do that we must be human. And that's impossible. I don't know what to do.
? – Giving up hope just like that, young turtle?
(The TURTLES jump up, whipping out their weapons. They look around, searching for the source of the voice)
LEO – Who's there?
? – I am no threat to you and your brothers, Leonardo.
LEO – How do you know my name?
RAPH – Who are you? Show yourself!
(The spirit of a beautiful Japanese woman steps out of the shadows, wearing a white kimono. The TURTLES eyes widen. It's TANG SHEN'S spirit. They were not expecting this)
LEO – You're- you're-
MIKEY – I've seen her before!
DONNIE – It's Master Splinter's wife! Tang Shen!
(TANG SHEN walks over to the TURTLES, smiling. Her body seems to glow a whitish-golden light)
TANG SHEN – I finally found you. I was afraid I couldn't reach you in time.
RAPH – But how? You've been dead for sixteen years!
TANG SHEN – Yes, but my spirit lives on inside your hearts. I've been watching over you for years, and I'm very proud of all of you. Especially all you did for Miwa.
LEO – What are you doing here?
TANG SHEN – I'm going to help you. You're going to the prom to help Miwa and your friends.
RAPH – No, we're not. If we do, we're turtle soup. Besides, what can you do? There's nothing to hope for.
TANG SHEN – Nonsense, if you lost all your faith, I wouldn't be here. I may be a spirit, but trust me, boys, you will go to the prom. We have to hurry though, because even magic only lasts for a little while.
LEO – Magic?
TANG SHEN – Yes. All we need now is, um... (Sees the skateboard) A skateboard.
MIKEY – But- Uh, what?
RAPH – (Confused) Skateboard? What the heck do you need that for?
TANG SHEN – Let's not waste time with questions. Leave it to me.
(TANG SHEN gently takes the skateboard from MIKEY and sets it down in a large open area of the playground. She signals the TURTLES to remain quiet as she arranges them in a circle)
(TANG SHEN steps a few feet away from the TURTLES before facing them again. TANG SHEN fires a ball of silver and gold light at the TURTLES, from which comets of light and smoke circle up them and the skateboard. The TURTLES watch in awe as they glow a brilliant white light. TANG SHEN smiles as the light fades)
TANG SHEN – There. You all look astounding. See for yourselves.
(TANG SHEN waves her hand and creates a full-length mirror. The TURTLES look in the mirror to see they are now four handsome teenage human boys in black dress suits while the skateboard has turned into a black luxury car)
(LEO—in a blue tie and navy blue waist coat—has blond, side-swept hair with bangs. DONNIE—in a lavender tie and purple waist coat—has short, brown hair and the same tooth gap. RAPH—in a maroon tie and red waist coat—has shoulder-length, thick, black hair. MIKEY—in a yellow tie and orange waist coat—has a mop of messy, orange hair and the same freckles under his eyes)
(The TURTLES are stunned by their new human bodies as they look and feel themselves over. Then they smile)
LEO – I don't believe it.
MIKEY – This is too awesome!
DONNIE – Wow! We're humans. Real humans!
MIKEY – I'm dreaming. Someone hit me. (RAPH bongs MIKEY on the head) Ow!
RAPH – You awake?
MIKEY – (Nursing his head) I didn't mean that literally!
LEO – Guys, that's enough.
TANG SHEN – You're almost ready. I'm giving you special powers. Hold out your weapons.
(The TURTLES withdraw their weapons and hold them out for TANG SHEN. She starts with LEO and waves her hand over his katanas. The swords flash a glowing white light before the handles turn blue and the blades turn golden, sparkling with blue electricity)
TANG SHEN – Leonardo, your katanas shall hold the element of electricity.
(TANG SHEN side steps to DONNIE and waves her hand over his staff. It too flashes a glowing white light before the grip wrappings turn purple and the pole swirls with a purple breeze)
TANG SHEN – Donatello, your bō staff shall hold the element of air.
(TANG SHEN goes to RAPH and waves her hand over his sai. They flash a glowing white light before the handles turn red and and metal turns golden as the sai blaze with red flames)
TANG SHEN – Raphael, your sai shall hold the element of fire.
(TANG SHEN moves to MIKEY and waves her hand over his nunchakus. They flash a glowing white light before the handles turn orange and the chains turn golden as they are engulfed with an orange mist)
TANG SHEN – And Michelangelo, your nunchakus shall hold the element of earth. You can all summon and hide your weapons at will, so you can save them for when they are necessary. (The TURTLES concentrate and their weapons vanish) Be careful, though, and don't use their full power indoors. The forces of nature can be as destructive as a typhoon, and are not something to be taken lightly.
LEO – Okay, we'll be careful. And thanks. (To his brothers) Let's go, guys.
(The TURTLES start towards the car)
TANG SHEN – Boys, wait! (The TURTLES stop and look back) I have only one rule and it's very important. You must leave the prom before 12 o'clock. At the final stroke of midnight, the magic will die out and everything will return to it's original form. The car will turn back into a skateboard, and you will become turtles with your regular weapons.
RAPH – What? That's not fair! Why is it always midnight?
LEO – Calm down, Raph. It's only seven o'clock and Shredder is coming at eight. We've got plenty of time to stop him.
MIKEY – Hey, we can't waste time arguing about it! If we wanna bring down the party before Shredder destroys it, we better get rollin'!
(LEO gets into the driver's seat, RAPH gets in the front passenger seat, and DONNIE and MIKEY get in the back seats. TANG SHEN summons four invitations and gives them to LEO)
TANG SHEN – You will need these invitations to get into the prom. I've already set the car to drive itself to the school, but you'll have to drive it back yourselves. And don't forget to leave before the clock strikes twelve.
LEO – We know. Thanks... Mom.
(TANG SHEN smiles. The car drives out of the playground, through the alley, and off down the road. TANG SHEN follows them out of the alley. The TURTLES wave goodbye as the car disappears around the corner)
TANG SHEN – Well, my work is done here.
(TANG SHEN walks back towards the alley and slowly disappears in a sparkle of gold and silver light)
SCENE THREE
(SCENE: The Roosevelt High School and Gym. Outside the school, many students are walking into the Roosevelt High School. Some are arriving as group friends, some are being dropped off by parents, and others are coming as couples. The girls are dressed in prom dresses of different styles and colors, and the boys in dress suits. Above the school doors is a sign that says, "Twilight Tokyo: School Prom Tonight")
(In the hallway, a TEACHER host is taking invitations as the students file into the gym where the prom is being held. Four boys—SCOTT, JOEY, NATE, and REX— secretly enter the hallway. SCOTT is wearing a fine suit, while JOEY, NATE, and REX are wearing baggy ones. They manage to sneak in the hall around the teacher and through another gym door)
(In the gym, the whole place is decorated to represent a Japanese cherry blossom garden in Tokyo. Homemade cherry trees line the walls of the gym with city backgrounds. There is a red and gold Japanese arch on a theater stage with simple stairs leading up to ten sets of two chairs with the stage curtains closed. A Zen garden is in one corner with a bridge over "water.")
(APRIL has finished a dance with some girls on the dance floor and sits down at a table to rest. APRIL is in a royal beaded, yellow ballgown with her hair down in big waves and topped with a rhinestone tiara. CASEY comes over to the table in a black suit and tie)
CASEY – Hey, Red.
APRIL – (Unenthusiastic) Oh, hi Casey.
CASEY – What's up?
APRIL – Nothing. I just wish Leo, Donnie, Raph, and Mikey were here.
CASEY – But they can't. No animals allowed. You'll never guess who your bodyguard is tonight.
SCOTT – Are you talking about me?
(SCOTT, JOEY, NATE, and REX walk over to the table)
CASEY – (Gloomy) And I wish that person were here right now.
APRIL – Scott Marlin.
SCOTT – Hey, April, how 'bout that dance I asked you?
APRIL – Go away, Scott.
SCOTT – Aw, c'mon, you really don't mean that. You were gonna dance with me. You said you would dance later.
(APRIL stands up and gives SCOTT a sharp look)
APRIL – Sometimes when a girl says "later," she really means "never at all."
CASEY – Aren't you supposed to be suspended?
SCOTT – That's none of your business. This is my night and I don't want you stealing my crown.
APRIL – You were suspended and kicked out of the court for trying to blackmail the student council with fake photos. You don't have the right anymore.
CASEY – Why don't you run along and mess with your own chemistry set?
SCOTT – (Glaring at CASEY) Maybe because I don't want to, Casey Jones. (Notices KARAI as she walks over to the table through the crowd) On second thought, looks like I've got someone else for my big night.
CASEY – Hey, I wouldn't mess with her if I were you!
(SCOTT ignores CASEY as he walks over to KARAI)
SCOTT – Hey, there, beautiful!
(KARAI stares suspiciously at SCOTT)
KARAI – Will you get away from me? I don't even know you.
(SCOTT grabs KARAI'S hand and pulls her close, much to her discomfort)
SCOTT – Come on, babe, I'll make this the best night of your life. You can be my queen. (KARAI twists and cracks his hand) Ow! Ow! Ow!
KARAI – (Swipes her hand away) Don't ever touch me again.
CASEY – Don't say I didn't warn you.
(KARAI gives JOEY, NATE, and REX a warning look. The boys get scared of her and run away, dragging SCOTT with them)
APRIL – Thanks, Karai.
KARAI – First rule in Japan: don't mess with a kunoichi.
CASEY – He learned that the hard way. So, Karai, what do you think of the prom decorations? Does it feel like Japan? Do you like it?
(KARAI looks around at the décor. It's not clear what she's thinking)
(Outside the school doors, the TURTLES' car pulls up to the curb and parks. The car turns off and LEO, DONNIE, RAPH, and MIKEY step out. LEO locks the car as the newly humanized TURTLES climb up the school stairs)
LEO – Remember what we talked about?
RAPH – Yeah, yeah, we know. Don't let anyone but Casey know who we are.
DONNIE – And Mikey, be careful with that retro-mutagen.
(The humanized TURTLES are seen entering the school from a high angle through a pair of binoculars. TIGER CLAW is using high-tech binoculars to spy on the school from the roof tops. SHREDDER, RAHZAR, FISHFACE, ROCKSTEADY, BEBOP, STOCKMAN-FLY, and some FOOTBOTS are hiding in the shadows next to him, waiting)
TIGER CLAW – There's four more walking in the front.
ROCKSTEADY – That makes at least two hundred.
BEBOP – Two hundred and five. I counted.
SHREDDER – It doesn't matter what number it is. Even with the Turtles, they're no match for us.
RAHZAR – And what if the Turtles intervene?
SHREDDER – They would never enter that place without being seen. They would never even think about going in there.
(The scene switches back to the gym, where KARAI is still thinking over the decorations as APRIL and CASEY wait for her answer)
KARAI – No, I don't like it.
(APRIL and CASEY frown)
(In the hallway, the TEACHER in charge of the invitations has started reading a book since the line of students is now gone. The humanized TURTLES walk over to the table and LEO hands the invitations to the TEACHER. They start to walk to the gym...)
TEACHER – Wait a minute, boys, do you have stamps on your hands?
MIKEY – No. Why?
TEACHER – I'd better stamp your hands so you get in and out of the prom.
RAPH – Oh, okay.
(The brothers each hold out their right hand. The TEACHER stamps a red flower stamp on the back of their hands)
(Back with KARAI, APRIL, and CASEY...)
CASEY – (Whispering) I knew she wouldn't like it.
KARAI – (Smiling) I love it! (APRIL and CASEY are surprised) I truly feel like I'm back in Japan. Your school did a really great job.
(Just then, LEO, DONNIE, RAPH, and MIKEY slam the gym doors open, accidentally smashing SCOTT and his gang into the wall. SCOTT and his gang nurse themselves as the doors close behind the TURTLES. Everyone has stopped to look at the humanized TURTLES as they walk in. Even the DJ stops playing. Everyone is amazed with these new arrivals, for they are very handsome)
GIRL ONE – Oh wow!
BOY ONE – Who are they?
GIRL TWO – They're so handsome!
BOY TWO – I've never seen them before.
MIKEY – Dude, we're attracting a crowd!
LEO – Okay, guys, focus. We need to find April, Casey, and Karai first.
DONNIE – (Pointing) They're over there.
LEO – Remember, act like we've haven't met them.
(The TURTLES walk over to KARAI, APRIL, and CASEY'S table. KARAI gapes at LEO, then smiles at him. KARAI, APRIL, and CASEY obviously do not recognize the TURTLES in their human forms)
LEO – Hi, would any of you happen to know April O'Neil, Casey Jones, or Hamato Miwa?
APRIL – Yes, I'm April O' Neil, he's Casey Jones, and she's Hamato Miwa.
KARAI – Please, call me Karai. Do you need something?
SCOTT – Hey! (SCOTT has recovered from door hit and walks up to the TURTLES angrily) These are my girls. No one gets close to them unless I say so.
RAPH – Hey, they can hang out with whoever they want, dude.
MIKEY – Yeah, man, that's no way to treat a girl!
JOEY – We run the place around here!
SCOTT – (Shoving JOEY to the side) Shut up! I can do my own talking.
RAPH – (To CASEY) Are they always like that?
CASEY – Pretty much. Worse at times.
SCOTT – (To the TURTLES) Now you look here, punks, this my prom and I'm the man of this place. Anything I say goes.
LEO – Oh really? What kind of person are you if you're bullying others into getting what you want? A real man shows care and respect towards everyone.
RAPH – Only cowards and blockheads do stuff like that.
SCOTT – Who are you calling a blockhead?!
RAPH – I wasn't calling anyone a blockhead. I'm just saying-
SCOTT – (Exploding) I'm gonna kill you for that!
MIKEY – Dude, there's no need to get all hyped up.
DONNIE – Just leave those girls alone. This doesn't have to get ugly.
(APRIL, CASEY, and other students near them watch SCOTT like he's a ticking time bomb)
SCOTT – No one comes into my house and tells me what to do!
LEO – Stop. Don't do this. We don't want to fight you, but we will defend ourselves if we have to.
SCOTT – (Raising his fists) Alright, that's it! You're dead! C'mon guys, let's break these punks!
(SCOTT, JOEY, NATE, and REX go to thrown punches at the humanized TURTLES, only to miss when they dodge out of the way. Before SCOTT'S gang can react, the humanized TURTLES knock them down with a fast and hard karate crop to the head; LEO with SCOTT; DONNIE with NATE; RAPH with JOEY; and MIKEY with REX. The students stare and gasp in surprise)
(MISS JACKSON, the school principle, comes over, having seen everything from the sidelines. JOEY'S, NATE'S, and REX'S faces drop as they get up)
MISS JACKSON – Scott Marlin, Joey Larson, Nate Whitewater, and Rex Crackle! I thought I told you you're not allowed to come to the prom while you're suspended.
NATE – But, Miss Jackson, these guys hit us!
MISS JACKSON – You attacked them first. Out of the gym this minute.
JOEY – Wait! You don't-
MISS JACKSON – Do you all want to get expelled?
(JOEY, NATE, and REX know they've been beaten. They help SCOTT to his feet, who is too dazed to stand up and stumbles around)
LEO – Miss, we're sorry. We were just trying to stop them from picking on those girls.
MISS JACKSON – You're not in trouble. But no more fighting from now on. Understand?
(DONNIE, RAPH, and MIKEY nod)
LEO – Yes, miss.
MISS JACKSON – Good.
(MISS JACKSON smiles in approval and leaves. REX and JOEY carry SCOTT by his shoulders as the gang leaves the gym. SCOTT falls over on their way out. All the students who were watching break into applause and cheer)
DONNIE – Sorry about that. You okay?
APRIL – I'm fine. Thanks.
CASEY – Ha! 'Bout time someone hit him.
KARAI – You were saying before we were rudely interrupted?
LEO – Oh, that. Uh, some guys asked us to watch over you two tonight. Something about a Foot Clan coming to kidnap you guys.
KARAI – Who sent you?
(The TURTLES look at the crowd listening. LEO gestures KARAI, APRIL, and CASEY close with him and the other TURTLES in a closely knit circle, so no one can hear them)
LEO – You're not gonna believe this, but... they were four giant, talking turtles in ninja masks.
(APRIL, CASEY, and KARAI instantly know who they're talking about)
APRIL – Okay, what else did they say?
RAPH – Nothing much. They just told us to kick some bad guys' butts and left.
DONNIE – They also gave us these.
(DONNIE carefully shows that he has hidden one of the retro-mutagen shots in his jacket)
APRIL – Retro-mutagen?
DONNIE – That's what they called it. They said to inject the big one into a skeleton werewolf and give the others to a giant tiger, a robot-legged fish, a giant rhino, a punk-hair boar, and a man-like fly.
LEO – They said the Foot Clan would come at eight. It is... (Checking the clock) Twenty minutes to eight. Someone needs to keep a lookout in case they come early. (To RAPH) You keep a lookout.
(A new song starts up)
MIKEY – Dude, I love this song! (Yelling as he goes to join the dance) Yell when some bad guys come in!
(KARAI takes LEO'S hand)
KARAI – Do we have time for one quick dance?
LEO – Uh, sure.
(LEO and KARAI walk out to the dance floor. RAPH takes CASEY'S hand and drags him away, leaving APRIL and DONNIE alone at the table)
DONNIE – So, who was that jerk that was bothering you?
APRIL – That's Scott Marlin. He and his gang are the worst bullies in the school. I met him in class last month and now he won't leave me alone. I'm surprised you guys stood up to him like that. No one does... Besides me and Casey.
DONNIE – Well, he's gone now and you don't have to worry about it. (Standing with APRIL) Would you care to dance?
APRIL – I'd love to.
(APRIL takes DONNIE'S hand and he leads her out to the dance floor. Near the doors, CASEY glares at RAPH and pulls his hand away)
CASEY – Dude, what's the big deal dragging me away?
RAPH – Got a problem with that?
(CASEY'S eyes widen)
(A flashback from "The Good, the Bad, and Casey Jones" shows where RAPH and CASEY meet for the very first time)
RAPH – Got a problem with that?
(Back with the current time, CASEY recognizes RAPH's voice)
CASEY – Raph? Is that you?
RAPH – Yep. Leo's the blond guy, Mikey's the red-head, and Donnie's the one with brown hair.
(CASEY and RAPH laugh as they high-five each other, clank fists, and clasp hands)
CASEY – That's awesome, dude! You look great! I didn't recognize you guys as humans.
RAPH – That's good. That means Shredder won't either.
CASEY – So, like, how did you guys become human?
RAPH – It's a long story, Case. Splinter wouldn't let us come. In fact, he doesn't even know we're here or that we're humans.
CASEY – So, Shredder's coming to the prom?
RAPH – It's not for dancing, that's for sure. We've brought a secret weapon.
CASEY – What?
RAPH – You'll see.
(On the dance floor, LEO and KARAI, and DONNIE and APRIL are dancing as couples. RAPH and CASEY notice the two couples swinging to the music)
CASEY – You know, I think Leo and Karai finally found their match.
RAPH – They do make a great pair.
(RAPH and CASEY laugh at this joke)
(SCOTT and his gang are watching from out in the hall. SCOTT has recovered from the karate chop blow and is very jealous seeing LEO and KARAI, and DONNIE and APRIL dancing together)
SCOTT – I can't believe this! Those guys smacked me in the head, blew my cover to the principal, and now two of them are stealing my girls! Who are they?
JOEY – (Shrugging) How should I know?
REX – I've never seen them before.
NATE – They must be those friends April and Jones keep talking about.
SCOTT – No fair!
(SCOTT sits down on a bench, pouting. Suddenly, SHREDDER, RAHZAR, FISHFACE, TIGER CLAW, ROCKSTEADY, BEBOP, STOCKMAN-FLY, and a troop of FOOTBOTS walk in down the hall)
JOEY – What the?
NATE – Monsters!
(REX screams, but RAHZAR covers his mouth. SHREDDER grabs SCOTT by the collar)
SHREDDER – Lead us to the prom court.
SCOTT – Okay, okay! Don't hurt us!
(The gang reluctantly leads the raiding party to the gym, escorted by the FOOTBOTS. RAPH and CASEY spot them and run back into the gym)
(Inside the gym on the dance floor, DONNIE is still dancing with APRIL when she suddenly senses something with her psychic powers)
DONNIE – You okay?
APRIL – Something's wrong. Someone's coming.
(CASEY runs over to APRIL)
CASEY – April! The Foot Clan are coming down the hall with Scott's gang in their grasp!
DONNIE – What? Now?
(RAPH pulls MIKEY away from the dance floor with LEO and KARAI)
LEO – What is it?
MIKEY – Dude! I'm on a roll!
RAPH – They're here! In the hallway!
CASEY – Shredder's with them!
(LEO sees the stage with the curtains closed)
LEO – Quick, back behind the curtains!
(The TURTLES lead KARAI and APRIL to the area behind the stage)
(APRIL pulls out her tessen. KARAI pulls the laces loose on her dress's skirt and throws it aside, revealing black leggings and her armor underneath with a ninjuto that she unsheathes)
(The TURTLES summon their weapons, which materialize in their hands. Their weapons radiate with elemental energy as they test the weapons with swings and twirls)
(In the hallway, CASEY runs to grab his golf bag from his locker in order to get in his vigilante outfit)
(In the gym, SHREDDER, RAHZAR, FISHFACE, TIGER CLAW, ROCKSTEADY, BEBOP, STOCKMAN-FLY, and the FOOTBOTS enter the gym. They still have SCOTT, JOEY, NATE, and REX hostage. Many people gasp and scream at the sight of the mutants and SHREDDER's claw weapons. SHREDDER and TIGER CLAW make their way to the stage)
ROCKSTEADY – Nobody move!
RAHZAR – Stay where you are!
TIGER CLAW – Attention, everyone! We want your attention now! This is a kidnapping! Cooperate and no one will get hurt!
CASEY'S VOICE – Except you, punks!
(CASEY—in his vigilante outfit—knocks off a nearby FOOTBOT's head and uses a hockey stick to shoot it at SHREDDER, catching him completely off-guard. CASEY runs over to three FOOTBOTS and slices the FOOTBOTS into pieces. The crowd gasps)
GIRL TWO – What was that?
BOY ONE – Dude, they're robots!
(SHREDDER gets up, surprised and angry)
(The TURTLES, KARAI, and APRIL charge out from behind the curtain with battle cries, and knock SHREDDER, TIGER CLAW, and ROCKSTEADY off the stage)
CASEY – (Deepening his voice) Come on, everyone! Let's bust these bots and freaks!
(Everyone in the gym stands up and starts fighting against the FOOT CLAN. Some students are using their fists and feet to fight. Some are using anything that can be used as a weapon, like chairs and handbags)
(As a CAMERA GIRL films the fight on her cellphone, MISS JACKSON is on her cellphone with 9-1-1)
MISS JACKSON – Yes, I need several cops here at Roosevelt High School. (CASEY comes running through the crowd towards MISS JACKSON as STOCKMAN-FLY flies up from behind her) There is a man with four strange people and an army of ninjas that broke in. They threatened to kidnap someone-
CASEY – Watch out!
(CASEY smashes STOCKMAN-FLY in the head with a baseball bat, knocking him back into the wall)
STOCKMAN FLY – Ow!
MISS JACKSON – And now the students are all fighting them.
CASEY – Alright, who wants more? Come and get it!
(RAHZAR, who is fighting with RAPH, turns to see the CAMERA GIRL filming. He doesn't see RAPH heating his sai)
RAHZAR – (Pointing) You here! Stop the camera! (RAPH punches RAHZAR in the muzzle with his burning-hot sai) Dowh!
RAPH – Keep rolling!
(RAPH punches RAHZAR again as the CAMERA GIRL keeps rolling)
(SCOTT and his gang are trying to fight TIGER CLAW and ROCKSTEADY, but are quickly overpowered due to their lame fighting skills)
(MIKEY has converted one of his nunchakus into a kusarigama and whips the chain at TIGER CLAW. TIGER CLAW grabs the chain and tries to break it, but an earthy mist crawls up from the chain and makes his arm heavy. MIKEY yanks the chain, wrapping TIGER CLAW in the chain. MIKEY kicks TIGER CLAW in the face, causing the tiger to unwind and collide with ROCKSTEADY)
(JOEY is almost overpowered by a FOOTBOT when MIKEY strikes the FOOTBOT'S head with the blade of his kusarigama)
JOEY – Whoa.
(MIKEY reverts the kusarigama back into a nunchaku and uses both to smash the heads of some more FOOTBOTS)
(With KARAI and LEO, the two are fighting off the FOOTBOTS)
LEO – There's more than I thought.
SPLINTER'S VOICE – Miwa!
(KARAI looks to see SPLINTER looking through a nearby door)
KARAI – Father! (Running over to keep him from coming in) Father, don't come in here. Someone's got a video camera.
SPLINTER – Karai, where are your brothers?
KARAI – I don't know. Maybe out skateboarding somewhere. But guess what? I fell in love. (Stabbing a FOOTBOT through the head) Hyah!
SPLINTER – You did? Who is this young man? Where is he?
KARAI – (Pointing and smiling) Over there! (Scene switches to LEO fighting three FOOTBOTS) With the katanas!
(LEO slices the FOOTBOTS to pieces with his swords in sparks of electricity)
(Back with KARAI and SPLINTER, KARAI returns to the fight while SPLINTER watches LEO, suspicious)
SPLINTER – That fighting style. Something's familiar about it.
(With DONNIE, he and APRIL are fighting along side each other. APRIL manages to take down one FOOTBOT before she and DONNIE are surrounded by several more, FISHFACE, and BEBOP)
DONNIE – (To APRIL) Don't move.
(DONNIE whirls his bo above his head, creating miniature whirlwinds that lift the FOOTBOTS, FISHFACE, and BEBOP into the air)
FISHFACE and BEBOP – AHHH!
(DONNIE jumps up on the FOOTBOTS one by one, destroying them on his way. He jumps on FISHFACE and slams him and BEBOP into the ground near APRIL as the whirlwind subsides. The FOOTBOTS fall to the ground in pieces. DONNIE uses his naginata blade to stab a FOOTBOT that has grabbed a hold of APRIL)
DONNIE – You okay?
APRIL – I'm fine.
(DONNIE and APRIL smile at each other before going back to the fight. The TURTLES back into each other as APRIL and KARAI run behind them)
LEO – Alright, guys, time to take this fight outside. (To SHREDDER) Hey, helmet-face! (SHREDDER whips around at LEO) You're a coward to send robots to do your dirty work! Why don't you come here and fight like a man?
SHREDDER – You bet I will, boy. (To the rest of the FOOT CLAN) Get them!
(SHREDDER, the MUTANT HENCHMEN, and the last ten FOOTBOTS run after the TURTLES as they exit outside)
(Out of the FOOT CLAN'S view, the TURTLES get out the retro-mutagen, DONNIE getting the biggest one and RAPH and LEO taking two small ones each, and MIKEY getting one small shot. LEO gives DONNIE, RAPH, and MIKEY a series of quick hand signals. The three nod)
(The FOOT CLAN exits the gym and surrounds the TURTLES. The TURTLES use DONNIE'S wind powers to jump out of the circle, leaving the FOOTBOTS surrounding SHREDDER, RAHZAR, FISHFACE, TIGER CLAW, ROCKSTEADY, BEBOP, and STOCKMAN-FLY)
(RAPH twirls his sai as they heat up with red hot flames. He throws two fireballs at the FOOTBOTS, which circle rapidly around them and heat up the robots' extra weapons. MIKEY whirls his nunchakus which causes large, thick vines to pop out of the ground to wrap and tie the FOOTBOTS' bodies and weapons together. Then small pillars of rock firmly secure the FOOTBOTS in place. DONNIE whirls his bo staff, causing a gust of wind that welds the FOOTBOT parts together. The rocks retreat into the ground along with the vines without a trace, leaving SHREDDER and his MUTANT HENCHMEN squeezed and trapped in the middle)
(As the FOOTBOTS try in vain to break free of each other, the TURTLES take the shots of retro-mutagen and inject the mutants with it, RAHZAR getting the bigger shot, and FISHFACE, TIGER CLAW, ROCKSTEADY, BEBOP, and STOCKMAN-FLY getting the smaller ones. LEO touches one of the FOOTBOTS with the tip of his sword. An electric shock overloads the FOOTBOTS and electrocutes SHREDDER, RAHZAR, FISHFACE, TIGER CLAW, ROCKSTEADY, BEBOP, and STOCKMAN-FLY as they scream in pain)
(The TURTLES watch in disgust for a few seconds. A later screen shot shows that RAHZAR and FISHFACE have turned back to CHRIS BRADFORD and XAVIER, both—though the FOOTBOTS cover their extremities and most of their bodies—nude. TIGER CLAW has also become human, but his clothes are now way too big for him. ROCKSTEADY has returned to IVAN STERANKO, BEBOP has returned to ANTON ZECK, and STOCKMAN-FLY has returned to BAXTER STOCKMAN)
(LEO glares as he points the tip of his katana inches from SHREDDER'S face. SHREDDER, BRADFORD, XAVIER, TIGER CLAW, STERANKO, ZECK, and STOCKMAN are envious, yet bewildered by the TURTLES, whom they obviously do not recognize)
SHREDDER – I'll admit, you won this fight, though I don't know who you are. Next time we meet, I'll be ready.
(The TURTLES' weapons vanish at will as they walk back to the school without a word. Police sirens blare in the background)
CAMERA GIRL'S VOICE – I can't believe it! I got that all on video!
(Four police cars drive up to the curb. POLICE OFFICERS run up on the scene with guns drawn)
POLICE OFFICER ONE – Freeze! Hands where we can see them!
STOCKMAN – We can't. We're stuck!
(Two POLICE OFFICERS try to pull FOOTBOTS apart, but are unable to since they are fused tightly around the men)
POLICE OFFICER TWO – (Into radio) Request for fire and rescue assistance at the Roosevelt High School. I repeat, request for fire and rescue assistance at the Roosevelt High School.
(The POLICE OFFICERS surround the five men and work together to move them)
(KARAI, APRIL, and CASEY—back in his dress suit—come outside, followed by a crowd of cheering STUDENTS and MISS JACKSON. KARAI has her skirt back on. APRIL embraces DONNIE)
APRIL – Wow! You guys were great!
SCHOOL GIRLS – Our heroes!
MISS JACKSON – Thank you so much. You saved our school.
LEO – No need to thank us.
DONNIE – We have one request. Tell the police we want to keep our identities a secret for our safety.
MISS JACKSON – Of course.
MIKEY – Hey, ain't we supposed to be having a party here? Can't let an evil ninja attack spoil this night!
(The students cheer wildly. SPLINTER is shown looking on from the rooftop, satisfied with the outcome of the fight. He leaves across the rooftops)
SCENE FOUR
(SCENE: A while later at the school. SCOTT and his gang finally leave while SHREDDER, BRADFORD, XAVIER, TIGER CLAW, STERANKO, ZECK, and STOCKMAN are finally separated with the jaws of life and put into separate police cars in cuffs. It takes five OFFICERS to restrain SHREDDER who is cuffed on both his wrists and ankles. BRADFORD and XAVIAR both have blankets covering them)
(In the gym, the prom continues on. Throughout the evening, the TURTLES spend the whole evening at the prom, dancing, taking pictures, and hanging out. KARAI spends the whole time with LEO, while DONNIE spends the whole time with APRIL. It isn't long before the TURTLES are having fun. They even lead everyone in a group dance)
(At the time of the prom court crowning, CASEY and APRIL are crowned prom king and queen. CASEY is given the king's crown while APRIL has her tiara replaced with the larger queen's tiara. The crowd goes wild with the TURTLES cheering the loudest. And DONNIE doesn't even mind a bit)
(During a big dance number, LEO, KARAI, DONNIE, APRIL, RAPH, CASEY, and MIKEY go onto the zen garden bridge to pose for a group photo by MISS JACKSON)
(Later, outside the gym, DONNIE and APRIL are walking the hallway)
DONNIE – I'm sorry things didn't go as you planned tonight.
APRIL – Actually, I've come to be on my guard with those guys, so I'm not all that surprised.
(DONNIE nervously straightens his tie)
DONNIE – Um, April?
APRIL – Yes?
DONNIE – You see, I...I have to tell you something. I came here to watch over you, but wasn't sent here by someone else. You don't recognize me like this, but you know me.
APRIL – Really? Then who are you?
DONNIE – I'm... I'm... (Takes a deep breath and sighs) It's me. Donatello.
(APRIL gives a knowing smile)
APRIL – I knew that for some time. Why didn't you just tell me?
DONNIE – We didn't want anyone to know who we were. But for me- April, I've loved you from the minute I first saw you. When you walked out on me and my brothers for what happened to your dad, I never felt more hurt in my life. That's why I need to know. April, do you love me?
APRIL – (Thinks about it for a few seconds) Yes, Donnie, I do love you. I wish we could be together, but I'm not sure if it will work out.
(DONNIE holds APRIL close)
DONNIE – April, may I-? You know...
APRIL – (Smiling. She knows what he's trying to say) Yes, you may.
(DONNIE and APRIL kiss. After they kiss, they hold each other close. DONNIE smiles and blushes as pink sparkles and hearts chime around his head)
DONNIE – Aw, yeah!
(Meanwhile, outside in the school patio... LEO and KARAI are sitting on a bench looking at the night sky with the city lights)
LEO – Tonight was quite night.
KARAI – I'm glad you came. I came here to be a bodyguard and you did my job for me. You and your friends really kicked the Foot Clan's butt tonight.
LEO – Yeah, they all got what was coming to them.
KARAI – (Smiles) And the best part about tonight was you. You're strong, brave, benevolent, honorable... and handsome.
(KARAI leans over and kisses LEO full on the lips. Surprised, LEO pulls away)
KARAI – What? Did I do something wrong?
LEO – No, it's not that. I-it's just, uh... It was really quick. You see... I'm not the guy you think I am. Uh, I-I mean- Yes, everything you said is true, but- well... (Pauses, unsure what to say) It's hard for me to describe it.
(In the back of a police car, SHREDDER watches the whole thing. It's clear he doesn't like this one bit)
KARAI – I understand. A mysterious ninja who appears out of nowhere usually has a secret to hide. (SHREDDER still watches as the cruiser drives away) It doesn't really matter to me. I know everything I need to know about you.
LEO – Uh, actually...
(LEO happens to glance up at a nearby clock tower. It's less than two minutes to midnight. LEO's face drops as he remembers something)
TANG SHEN – (Flashback) I have only one rule and it's very important. You must leave the prom before 12 o'clock. At the final stroke of midnight, the magic will die out and everything will return to it's original form.
LEO – (Back in real time) Oh no!
(LEO gets up and runs back to the gym)
KARAI – Wait! Where are you going?
(With DONNIE and APRIL... DONNIE sees the same time on a wall clock)
DONNIE – (Horrified) Oh no, it's almost midnight already? Sorry, April, I gotta go!
(DONNIE lets go of APRIL and runs down the hall)
APRIL – Donnie?
DONNIE – (Calling back) I'll explain everything later!
(DONNIE runs into the gym)
(With RAPH and MIKEY... RAPH, MIKEY, and CASEY are busy dancing on the dance floor when DONNIE runs in on them)
DONNIE – Guys, it's almost midnight!
RAPH and MIKEY – What?!
MIKEY – (Panicking) We're gonna be late!
CASEY – What's going on?
RAPH – Gotta run! See ya, Case!
(RAPH and MIKEY join DONNIE in a dash for the exit, leaving CASEY alone and confused with APRIL who has followed DONNIE from the hallway)
(LEO catches up with the other TURTLES halfway to the exit)
LEO – Are we all here?
(KARAI catches up with the TURTLES)
KARAI – Wait, you can't leave now!
LEO – I'm sorry, Karai, but we have to go. We promised someone that we would leave at twelve.
KARAI – Can't that person let you stay here a little longer?
LEO – No! They absolutely do not allow it!
KARAI – At least tell me your name!
LEO – (Hesitates) I'm sorry, I-
(The clock makes it's first strike. The TURTLES gape horrified)
LEO – Run for it!
(The TURTLES dash out the gym doors)
KARAI – Wait! Come back! You still didn't tell me your name! How will I find you?
(KARAI runs after them as the TURTLES dash down the hall. The clock strikes a second time. The TURTLES run pass MISS JACKSON they run for the front doors)
LEO – (Almost bumping MISS JACKSON) 'Cuse, us!
MISS JACKSON – You four! No running in the halls!
(KARAI runs into MISS JACKSON)
KARAI – Wait!
(The clock strikes a third time. KARAI tries to run after LEO, but is blocked by a crowd of curious students. KARAI tries to break through the crowd as the TURLTES run out the door)
(The TURTLES run down the school steps and LEO drops a shuriken as the clock strikes a fourth time. The TURTLES race for the car. KARAI, APRIL, and CASEY come out with the other students as the clock strikes a fifth time. KARAI steps on the shuriken and picks it up)
DONNIE – Hurry! We're almost out of time!
(The TURTLES start to drive out of the school parking lot. The clock strikes a sixth time. Just then, a red van with SCOTT, JOEY, NATE, and REX in it drives up to the parking lot)
SCOTT – Here I am! I'll get you, punks!
(SCOTT'S car moves to ram the TURTLES' car. LEO easily dodges around SCOTT'S car and speeds off as the clock strikes a seventh time. SCOTT growls in frustration)
SCOTT – After that car!
NATE – But you're driving!
(SCOTT makes an illegal U-turn and knocks over a stop sign as the clock strikes an eighth time. A police car spots this and wails it's sirens. KARAI, APRIL, and CASEY watch as the police car chases after SCOTT'S car, who chases after the TURTLES' car down the street. Two other cruisers give chase. After two blocks, the clock strikes a ninth time)
(The TURTLES' car drives around a corner and makes it through a yellow stop light while SCOTT'S car runs through the red light. The police cars continue to chase SCOTT'S car as the clock strikes a tenth time)
(In the car, the TURTLES are filled with panic and desperation. LEO drives faster. DONNIE constantly looks over his shoulder, checking to see anyone is still following. MIKEY starts to panic)
RAPH – Faster, Leo!
(The clock strikes an eleventh time. The TURTLES' car turns sharply around a corner and speeds off just as the clock strikes twelve. The TURTLES become mutant turtles again and the car turns back into a skateboard in a flash and sparkle of light. The TURTLES fly through the air and tumble down onto the road. The skateboard stops near MIKEY'S head)
(The TURTLES groan as they recover from their throw and fall. The police sirens can be heard in the distance. The TURTLES quickly get up and run for a nearby alley. MIKEY grabs his skateboard along the way. They hide behind a dumpster)
(SCOTT's car speeds past the alley as the police cars continue after it, sirens wailing and lights flashing all the way. When the sirens die down, the TURTLES come out of their hiding place and go to the nearest manhole. In order, LEO, RAPH, DONNIE, and MIKEY jump down the hole, with MIKEY closing the cover behind him)
SCENE FIVE
(SCENE: The TURTLES' lair, a few minutes later. The TURTLES quietly enter the seemingly empty living room)
RAPH – Alright! We made it!
MIKEY – That was close. That was really, really close.
DONNIE – I can't believe we completely forgot about the time.
MIKEY – Lucky those guys lost us before we changed back.
(SPLINTER suddenly walks out of the dojo, looking sharply at the TURTLES)
SPLINTER – Where have you been?
LEO – You- you wouldn't believe us if we told you.
(SPLINTER tosses the TURTLES six objects, which they catch. They're the used retro-mutagen syringes left behind at the school)
SPLINTER – I'm listening.
(The TURTLES look at each other in silence, unsure of what to say)
SCENE SIX
(SCENE: Back at the school. KARAI is standing in the front of the school, her skirt flapping softy in the breeze. She stares at LEO'S shuriken in her hand, then looks down the street, heartbroken)
KARAI – He didn't even tell me his name. (Clenches the shuriken in her fist) But I will find him.
TO BE CONTINUED...
