Poke-ON!
Chapter 21:
Secret Ambition
2013 came rather quietly for Nodoka Manabe. She and Kohei Uchimura were now living together in their apartment. He went to the gym to work out for his meets, she went and did her studying, and the nights were made for making love. In between her secret ambition to be in Rio for the 2016 Olympic Games and her ambition to be a practitioner, Nodoka watched Poke-ON! And the new episode was on the air.
Kohei was already sleeping when Nodoka decided to head down the stairs to play the DVR of the latest episode. The coffee was already made, she took a sip, then pressed play.
"Let's try it again Charger. Iron Tail!" said Yui Hirasawa.
"PIKA!" Charger did a flip to a big rock with his tail turning a Silver Color before using it to split the rock in 2.
"That's the way!" said Twilight Sparkle, adding a check to a list of skills mastered by the Pikachu.
"Hardtop. Tackle!" said Azusa Nakano.
"Squirtle!" said Hardtop taking out a target.
"Ginseng, Solarbeam!" said Tsumugi Kotobuki.
"Bulbasaur!" said Ginseng, taking out a target.
"WHOOHOO!" cheered Pinkie Pie. "That's the way we wanna rock and roll!"
"Bruce, Fire Spin!" said Ui Hirasawa, Yui's sister.
"COMBUSKEN!" said Bruce taking out a target.
"Lucky! Do it! Leaf Blade!" exclaimed Sawako Yamanaka, throwing a large leaf.
"GRRRROVYLLLLE!" Lucky caught the leaf, turned into into a cutlass and, with a dash, slashed through 20 targets in the space of a minute. Up above, the Seven-Pidgey Army were working on their formations, with Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy proctoring.
"Pound!"
"Grovyle!" Down came another of those targets.
"I'm next," Ritsu said. "Skytorch, Ember!"
"Charmander!" And Skytorch took out five targets.
"Flamethrower!"
"Char! Char!" Seven went down.
"Hydro Cannon, Radar!" Mio said.
"MARSHTOOOOMP!" And seven targets went down.
"Muddy Water!"
"Marshtooooomp!" Another nine targets went down.
"Water Pulse!"
"Marshtomp! Marshtomp!" And all of the targets were destroyed. Mio and Ritsu exchanged a high five.
A whistle. "Hey y'all! Soup's on, y'all!" called Applejack ringing a triangle. "Come on down here and git ya grub on!"
On the menu: soy burgers, apple pie, some vegetarian curry, pilaf and cider. "And I told Nodoka-chan, the best-looking college football teams wear pink," Yui told Mio as they sand their teeth into the burgers which included soy cheese and alfalfa. "But there's no one that wears them. However this Internet buddy of mine from America, he has a fictional football team that does wear pink uniforms and they're based in Canada. And they run the option. Can you believe that?"
"No, I really can't," Mio said, sipping the cider. "Good stuff, AJ."
"Thank ya kindly, sugarcube."
"Anyway, as I was saying," Yui said, "This guy from California, that's where he's from...he made the team and he posted some photos of the team in action and the outfits look pretty cute. He said that Madoka-chan and Homura-chan, who are friends of mine from Mitakihara, where the inspiration behind the uniforms."
"It makes it look like they are girls, though," Ritsu said. "What same team or school of higher learning would have two shades of pink as their primary colors?"
"Well, apparently this fictional school founded by hipsters does. That's what my friend told me months ago, before we got into this adventure."
"Hipsters?" Azusa asked. "We're talking about hipsters?"
"I have friends in America who consider themselves hipsters," Tsumugi said, eating some pilaf, which was a little bit spicy. "I don't know too much the definition of a hipster, but I think they're nice people."
"Hipsters hate mainstream culture, if I recall my studies in Canterlot," Twilight said.
"I...suppose I could consider myself one," Rainbow Dash said, embarrassed. "But...it's not like I should be too proud of it!"
Ritsu went over to Rainbow Dash and hugged her. "Rainbow Dash?"
"Y...Yeah?"
"I love you. I'm proud that my pony sister is a hipster. You're gonna love the Pacific Northwest of America." A kiss and a caress with her tongue touching her bubblegum-flavored fur...triggered a wingboner and a deeper blush.
"That's so nice," Rainbow Dash cooed. "Ahhhhhh!"
"Meep!" Fluttershy said, cowering a little. "Bad touch. Angel tells me that's a bad touch." She got up and continued to eat her share of curry. "Not too spicy. And there's some apples in this. Very good."
"I don't care too much about the hipster subculture but it does seem like an intriguing excursion," Rarity said.
"You would never fit it," Sawako said.
"Never?"
"You might as well ignore it. It's not your thing. Trust me. I know. I've been there."
"Hmph. I suppose I'll take your word for it."
"I would like to meet a hipster...whoever that is," said Spike, swallowing his burger whole.
"Ahem," Rainbow Dash said, slightly annoyed. Ritsu was still petting her.
"Never mind everybody and everypony, I found two!" Synergy played a rimshot sound effect.
"So I count as one huh?" Ritsu deadpanned.
"Shut up and get back to your seat," Mio shot back. "And finish your lunch. It's getting cold."
"Yes, mother," she hissed, slowly crawling back to her seat, receiving a headbump in the process.
"Well done, Synergy," Twilight said.
"A pleasure," she replied. The doorbell rang.
"Okay, coming!" said Sawako going to the door. One she opened it, Mr. Tom Masters was seen on the other side.
"And hello there ladies. Sorry if this is a bad time, but I have you contract ready." he said handing the said item to Sawako having her check it.
"Yep. This is what we're looking for, all right." said Sawako before signing it and passing it around the girls so they can sign.
"Thank you so much." said Tom before handing Sawako their copy. "Now with this contract, you are now part of the Starlight Music family. And that gives you permission to live and work in the USA."
"America! Buck yeah!" Rainbow Dash exclaimed.
"That is awesome!" Yui said.
"Oneechan, we're heading to America!" Ui said, hugging and shaking her.
"Yes we are. Yes we are..."
"Coolness," Mio added.
Mugi had tears in her eyes. "Finally..."
"I love that news," Ritsu said. "We get to work in the States. LA, New York, Chicago...we get to travel a lot."
"I know there is a convention in New York that caters to us ponies," Fluttershy said. "Maybe we can finally get to see our personal fans, too."
"Absolutely, what a wonderful piece of news," Rarity said.
Azusa hugged Yui and gave her a kiss. "I love what we do, Yui-chan."
"I know. I do too."
"Fantastic news, I will say," Sawako said.
"Princess Celestia, what do you think?" Twilight said.
"I understand that in A-Mare-ica, there are a lot of fans for us and our riders," she replied. "So this is going to work out for all of us."
"As for me, that's a place that I have always wanted to see myself."
"I don't know which apples are better down there," Applejack said. "Washington's or Missouri's? Really tough to choose."
"USA all the way! Bodacious!" Spike exclaimed.
"We appreciate what you do, my friend," said Pinkie to Tom. "This is worthy of a paaaaaaarty!"
"Glad you feel that way. We have your own jet with robot pilot waiting for you at the airport. I even took steps to make sure your pony friends can fit in it as well as the car that comes with it," said Tom.
"Excellent!" Twilight said.
"As long as I can fit, I won't have to teleport my way over there," Celestia said. "I like to save some energy."
"We can turn into plushies anyway thanks to Twilight so this will work out," Rainbow Dash said. "Right, Twilight?"
"Eeyup."
"That is great news," Mio said. "I don't mind us being spoiled by this contract. It feels good to be treated like royalty."
"We are the Princesses of Rock and Roll, what you talkin' 'bout, Mio!" Ritsu exclaimed, an arm around Mio's shoulder as she embraced her.
"All right, all right."
He put his hands together. "Now then. Shall we get started on your album?" asked Tom.
"Way ahead of you." said Sawako handing him a tape. "Here."
"I see. Well you girls know of any more talent we can use?" asked Tom.
"Well there are a few." said Azusa showing him a picture of Nao Okuda, Jun Suzuki and Sumire Saitou.
"When we graduated from high school," Yui said to Tom, "Azunyan was left as the club's president. So she had to find new members. My sister Ui was one of them but there were three others she had. Jun Suzuki can play the bass, Sumire Saitou is good with the drums and Nao Okuda is very good at production and mixing."
"Well, I do know a couple of girls that can complete this band." said Tom getting a picture out. "This is Aja Benton. She plays lead guitar. And that is her sister Kimber. She plays keyboard. They're both very good. Can your friends try them out?"
"I'm sure they will. They've been waiting a long time to get back into action. I'll have them join us on the trip," said Azusa.
"Alright then. Any others you know about?" asked Tom.
"Well there's a band we know about." said Yui showing another picture. "This is OnNaGumi."
"They any good?" asked Tom. Yui nodded. "Are they looking for any new players?"
"Not that we know of," said Mugi.
"The reason I'm asking is that we have this keyboardist looking for a band." said Tom getting out another picture. "This is Stormer. She's good. I think she can fit in with them."
"I'll give our friends a call." said Yui.
"Thanks." said Tom before handing Sawako a card. "Let me know once you hit stateside. See ya." with that, he left.
"All right, we're going to rest up," Sawako said to the band. "After that, I'm driving you guys all the way to the airport for our flight, which will be in the afternoon so that we can have enough time to get there. How about that?"
"Awesomeness," Rainbow Dash said.
"Here comes another date with destiny," Yui said.
"Switch me up, Twilight," Celestia said. Twilight lit her horn and Celestia turned into a plush again. "Thank you."
"Everyone, get plenty of rest," Azusa said as Yui carried her to her room while the others went to their rooms.
"Good night everybody and everypony!" Pinkie said, bouncing to Mugi's room with her rider.
"Good night!" they all said.
Ritsu and Mio elected to sleep in separate rooms to spend more time with their rides. Ritsu was fast asleep, but meanwhile, Mio and Fluttershy were exchanging some sweet talk. "So you have this bunny named Angel, huh?"
"Yes. Yes, I do, Mio-neechan."
"How is she?"
"She is very short-tempered, like a bit of a tomboy. Always impatient, easy to annoy. Sometimes Angel can be over-the-top but she is a good bunny and the best pet I ever had."
Mio was blushing. In the background, a song named "Avast Fluttershy's Ass" by a musician named WoodenToaster was playing. "Fluttershy?"
"Yes?"
"I want to be a good girl for you."
Her wings spread out. A wingboner. "Mio-neechan..." Fluttershy whispered, tears falling out of her eyes. Mio and Fluttershy exchanged a lot, hot kiss as they embraced each other. Mio didn't have anything on except her blue striped underwear. Believe it or not, Fluttershy had a naughty side to her, and she proceeded to undo the side ties of her rider's underwear. Mio responded by wrapping her arms and legs around Fluttershy, grinding her core on Fluttershy's firm flank, causing the pony to scream orgasmically.
Mio's grinding became faster and deeper as her love for her pony became stronger. She sucked and licked Fluttershy's velvety yellow wings, causing her pony sister to release and her to release as well. "Yay," they both said. When the waves died down, Mio fell into a deep sleep, naked, holding Fluttershy, who was the last to turn into a plush for the trip to America.
The girls packed up the next day and left Mugi's summer villa in the early morning to get to Narita on time. They got there...with minutes to spare. "So where's our plane?" asked Ritsu.
"The map says it's this way." said Mio. Once they came to the strip they was surprised.
"This airplane...it looks like a carbon copy of Air Force One but with our band livery," Mio said.
"What's that?" asked Ritsu.
"Air Force One is the airplane of the President of the United States of America," said Mugi.
"Are you serious?" asked Ui. "Our plane has everything that Air Force One has?"
"Mindblowing," said Rainbow Dash, who was in her luggage as a plush, along with the other ponies.
"Azunyan, you have you iPad with you, right?" asked Yui.
"Yes?"
"Can you look up the features of Air Force One?"
A few swipes. "Capable of refueling midair, Air Force One has unlimited range and can carry the President wherever he needs to travel. The onboard electronics are hardened to protect against an electromagnetic pulse, and Air Force One is equipped with advanced secure communications equipment, allowing the aircraft to function as a mobile command center in the event of an attack on the United States.
"Inside, the President and his travel companions enjoy 4,000 square feet of floor space on three levels, including an extensive suite for the President that features a large office, lavatory, and conference room. Air Force One includes a medical suite that can function as an operating room, and a doctor is permanently on board. The plane's two food preparation galleys can feed 100 people at a time.
"Air Force One also has quarters for those who accompany the President, including senior advisors, Secret Service officers, traveling press, and other guests. Several cargo planes typically fly ahead of Air Force One to provide the President with services needed in remote locations."
"And this plane has those types of features?" Fluttershy asked.
"Eeyup."
"Incredible."
"Absolutely fantastic stuff," said Ui.
"Welcome Hokago Tea Time and Guests," a robot said as they came in. "I am Falcor. The Captain of the Teaflyer. At your service."
"You look like C3PO of Star Wars," said Ritsu.
"Uh yes I do. Shall I show you around?" asked Falcor.
"Please do." said Mio giving Ritsu a headbump.
"Ouch!"
"Inside this plane," said Falcor as the other robots loaded up their luggage, "are personal cabins for the couples of your band. This is one of them. We have up to 10 guest cabins here...a dojo...a workout room...a room to watch movies and AMVs...and here is the practice room for you to play music."
"Wow," Yui said. "This plane's got it all."
"We also have a rec room...a lavatory...and the plane can refuel in midair."
"Even more! Awesome."
"We feel like the presidents of rock and roll," Ritsu said.
"That's because we are, Ricchan," Mugi said. "Prime Ministers."
Twilight's horn lit up, and the Mane 6 and Celestia were in the hands of their rides. Celestia was in Azusa's hands. "This is beautiful!" Twilight said.
"I've never been on a plane like this, and this sure has it all," Applejack said.
"Beautiful," Fluttershy added.
"This plane is 30% cooler! I love it!" Rainbow Dash exclaimed.
"Pure luxury," Rarity said.
"It's a party plane everypony!" Pinkie exclaimed.
"Best plane ever," said Spike.
"Impressive," Celestia added.
"And this is the last stop. The holding room for your car. Presenting the Tea Roadster!" said Falcor.
"Wow, this is...a Cadillac Escalade with our band livery!" Yui said.
"What a car," Mio said.
Falcor went on. "Standard features of the Tea Roadster include...air conditioning w/tri-zone climate controls, tilt faux wood & real leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, cruise control, leather upholstery, heated front seats and heated 2nd-row seats, 14-way power front seats, memory system, remote engine start, premium sound system, 6-disc CD changer, rear radio controls, compass, power lift-gate, and outside-temperature indicator. Since this is a Platinum variety, we add on a DVD entertainment system, navigation system, heated and cooled cupholders, rearview camera, cooled front seats, upgraded leather upholstery, and power-retractable running boards."
"Ooooooooh!" the ponies all said.
"We're pimpin', yeah!" said Ritsu.
"So how do we get it out of the plane?" asked Azusa.
"By the closed ramp that's in front. Also this circle thing you see it on is a turn table. Once you bring it in and stop it come on and turns the car 180 so that it can face the ramp," said Falcor.
"Absolutely astounding," Rarity said.
"Very cool," Pinkie added.
"The trappings of modern human technology," Twilight said.
"Straightforward stuff, Falcor," Sawako added.
Mugi places her hands together. "Dontakoi desu!"
"Now then...How may I be of service?" asked Falcor.
"Take us to the USA," said Sawako.
"As you wish. Please take your seats and buckle up." said Falcor before heading for the bridge.
The girls got to their seats, and soon enough, the plane began to take off. "Our destination is Los Angeles International Airport. Estimated arrival time: 13 hours," said Falcor. "Please be sure to get plenty of rest. Thank you for riding your personal Teaflyer."
However, the girls were busy heading into the music room while the ponies were sleeping, now in their normal forms. The only exception was Celestia, who was listening to some Beethoven symphonies. Namely, the Fifth.
"Let's play five songs," Yui said, "before we head off to get some sleep." Everyone had their instruments with them to practice on the plane. The practice room also had its own drum set.
Ritsu counted down "One, two, three!"
"It ain't the way you move
It ain't the way that you move me
Oh no
It ain't the way you shake
It ain't the way that you shake me
Oh no
I've lived 25 years
I'm a kid on the run
I got a pistol for action
Don't tell me you love me
Don't tell me you love me
Don't tell me
I don't want to know
Don't tell me you love me
Don't tell me you love me
Don't tell me
I don't want to know
I love the way you use
I love the way that you use me
Oh yeah
I love the way you shoot
I love the way that you shoot to kill me
Oh yeah
It's taken miles of lines
To learn the right from the wrong
I'll keep you hangin on
Don't tell me you love me
Don't tell me you love me
Don't tell me
I don't want to know
Don't tell me you love me
Don't tell me you love me
Don't tell me
I don't want to know!"
"Mmmm, smooth music," said Twilight Sparkle, who was awake and wearing socks, walking into the room.
"Ooooh, Twilight, you wanted to watch us?" asked Yui, who got on the pony and used her like a chair.
"Yeah..."
"And Yui is the only musician on a pony practicing with us."
"I can sing, too, you know..."
"Let's try you out," Mugi asked. "We're only practicing anyway."
"I would like to sing Made a Mistake by Sugarcult."
"Okay!" Ritsu exclaimed.
"I'll count down this time," Mio said. "1, 2, 3." Twilight was on lead vocal on this one.
"I, I can't get enough
This means way too much
I will never
I can never
I won't ever
Stop
Pushing me around
Open up the ground
Will you ever
Can you ever
See you've...
Made a mistake
Made a mistake
Didn't choose to have left me dead
Made a mistake
Made a mistake
You should've left me dead
Crushed
Painful as it sounds
Motives tightly wound
Pull the covers
Pull my covers
To uncover
Lust
Deadly when she frowns
Silent in the crowd
Will she ever
Can she ever
See you've...
Made a mistake
Made a mistake
Didn't choose to have left me dead
Made a mistake
Made a mistake
You should've left me dead
I can hardly stand that you were mine
I can hardly stand that you were mine
I can hardly stand this
Try to understand it
Gave you all I had when you were mine
Made a mistake
Made a mistake
Didn't you left me dead
Made a mistake
Made a mistake
You should've left me, should've left me dead
Made a mistake
Made a mistake
Didn't choose to have left me dead
Made a mistake
Made a mistake
You should've left me dead
Made a mistake
Made a mistake
Didn't choose to have left me dead
Made a mistake
Made a mistake
You should've left me, should've left me dead
(I could never, trust another)
You should've left me dead
(I could never, trust another)
You should've left me dead
(I could never, trust another)
You should've left me dead
(I could never...)
You should've left me, should've left me dead!"
"We should do another song that is a bit more upbeat," said Yui, who got off Twilight so that Azusa could get on and get her rocks off.
"How about Electric Six?" Ui asked.
"Oh, brother," Sawako asked, watching the practice.
"Let's do it," Mio said.
Azusa let out a few riffs, and the song began. Ui was playing the sax in this one.
"Fire in the disco
Fire in the taco bell
Fire in the disco
Fire in the gates of hell
Don't you want to know how we keep starting fires?
It's my desire, it's my desire, it's my desire
Don't you want to know how we keep starting fires?
It's my desire, it's my desire, It's my desire
Danger! Danger! High Voltage!
When we touch, when we kiss
Danger! Danger! High Voltage!
When we touch, when we kiss
When we touch
Danger! Danger! High Voltage!
When we touch, when we kiss
Danger! Danger! High Voltage!
When we touch, when we kiss
When we touch, when we kiss
Don't you want to know how we keep starting fires?
It's my desire, It's my desire
Don't you want to know how we keep starting fires?
It's my desire, It's my desire
Danger! Danger! High Voltage!
When we touch, when we kiss
Danger! Danger! High Voltage!
When we touch, when we kiss
When we touch
Danger! Danger! High Voltage!
When we touch, when we kiss
Danger! Danger! High Voltage!
When we touch, when we kiss
When we touch, when we kiss
No more
Fire in the disco
Fire in the disco
Fire in the taco bell
Fire in the disco
Fire in the disco
Fire in the gates of Hell
Gates of Hell!"
"Oh God, that was orgasmically fun like a mother!" Ritsu said, laughing with a fire in her belly.
"That is one of those songs I can qualify as frat rock," Mio said, flipping her hair. "You think we should go ahead for something else."
"Maybe House of Fun by Madness?" Azusa asked, getting off so that Twilight could get a rest from the weight added to her back.
"I love that song," the pony said.
"So you listen to a lot of human music as well, huh?" asked Yui.
"I do."
"All right, let's play it!"
Ritsu counted down. "1, 2, 3." More sax work from Ui. And Boom! goes the dynamite.
"Good morning miss
Can I help you son?
Sixteen today
And up for fun
I'm a big boy now
Or so they say
So if you'll serve
I'll be on my way
Box of balloons
With the feather-light touch
Pack of party-poppers
That pop in the night
A toothbrush and hairspray
Plastic grin
Miss Clay on all corners
Has just walked in
Welcome to the House of Fun
Now I've come of age
Welcome to the House of Fun
Welcome to the lion's den
Temptation's on his way
Welcome to the House of
N-n-n-n-n-n-no no miss
You misunderstood
Sixteen big boy
Full pint in my manhood
I'm up to date
And the date's today
So if you'll serve
I'll be on my way
Welcome to the House of Fun
Now I've come of age
Welcome to the lion's den
Temptation's on his way
Welcome to the House of (Fun)
I'm sorry son
But we don't stock
Party gimmicks
In this shop
Try the House of Fun
It's quicker if you run
This is a chemist's
Not a joke shop!
Party hats
Simple enough clear
Comprehende savvy understand
Do you hear?
A pack of party hats
With the coloured tips
Too late!
Gorgon heard gossip
Well hello Joe, hello Miss Clay
Many happy returns from the day
Welcome to the House of Fun
Now I've come of age
Welcome to the House of Fun
Welcome to the lion's den
Temptation's on his way
Welcome to the House of Fun
Welcome to the House of Fun..."
"I think it's time for one more song before we head back to our seats to get some rest," said Yui.
"I'm going to meet you guys back at your cabin," Twilight said, exiting the practice room.
"Thanks for stopping by, Twilight!"
"Let's play Little Lion Man by Mumford & Sons," Mugi suggested.
"Good idea," said Azusa.
"All right!" Yui exclaimed.
Ritsu counted down. "1, 2, 3!"
"Weep for yourself, my man,
You'll never be what is in your heart
Weep, little lion man,
You're not as brave as you were at the start
Rate yourself and rake yourself
Take all the courage you have left
Wasted on fixing all the problems that you made in your own head
But it was not your fault but mine
And it was your heart on the line
I really fucked it up this time
Didn't I, my dear?
Didn't I mind
Tremble for yourself, my man,
You know that you have seen this all before
Tremble, little lion man,
You'll never settle any of your scores
Your grace is wasted in your face,
Your boldness stands alone among the wreck
Now learn from your mother or else spend your days biting your own neck
But it was not your fault but mine
And it was your heart on the line
I really fucked it up this time
Didn't I, my dear?
But it was not your fault but mine
And it was your heart on the line
I really fucked it up this time
Didn't I, my dear?
Didn't I mind
But it was not your fault but mine
And it was your heart on the line
I really fucked it up this time
Didn't I, my dear?
But it was not your fault but mine
And it was your heart on the line
I really fucked it up this time
Didn't I, my dear?
Didn't I mind...?"
As the band headed back to their seats, the girls elected to get some shuteye and get some sleep. Yui elected to write a little poem on her iPad.
"What is it about women
That attracts them to each other?
I sometimes wonder about this question
Most every day, in the living room
Of my girlfriend's house, full of
Bananas, a binder of scribblings
And a paycheck. It is a slice of life
Scene that drives me to think
About thinking out of the box
In terms of human sexuality.
Maybe it's the body.
Maybe it's the lips.
Maybe it's those cool red eyes
That my lover uses to gaze at me
For a second, for a brief second
Before retiring to put on her lipstick
And tie her hair back on a ponytail
While donning a red polka-dotted shirt.
I run my finger through my short brown locks,
Still floating in my own school of thought,
Rattling off a list of possibilities as to why
The two of us are seen together: at socials,
At classes, at conventions and parties
And with the two of us, both of us looking at
Each other, coming to terms with our convictions
And our orientations.
It could be the perfume we use.
It could be what we like to wear.
It could be the feelings we have for each other
When it's a hot summer afternoon in Japan
And the love runs high.
Or it could be the fact that
This was part of the plan all along
And we just didn't know it until
We canoodled with each other for a few years.
We have been together for a few years,
And she supports me. She supports whatever
I want to do. Sometimes I like to cook a meal
For her, although my sister does most of it.
It's so unfortunate. The only dish I can make
Is instant noodles.
But she doesn't mind me being an amateur cook
For all I am worth.
She tells me before we drive off
Into the land of the steadfast sand men
That the thought is what matters,
And I give it my best every day for her.
I have changed in a way.
She made me become the woman she always
Wanted me to be, the woman of her dreams,
The woman of her visions, the woman
That doesn't mind having a woman her lover,
But embraces it like a piece of soft
Intimate apparel, like a second skin,
Like the Eastern skies that dance
To the music we like to play.
She tells me all of that and more,
And she adds, while putting a finger to my lips,
No explanation necessary."
Time passed. One hour, two hours, five, ten, and then thirteen. The band slowly woke up. The ponies were back in their plushie forms. "This is it. Out there is America," said Mio.
"Then let's go out and meet it," said Ritsu before they got in the car.
"Hang on girls!" said Sawako while the ramp opened before she drove out. The band loaded up the SUV with all of their belongings before they got on board. The Tea Roadster touched down on the Interstate 405 gracefully before it began its' drive up to the spot in greater Los Angeles that Tom talked about. The car was already registered with the California license plate, and the girls already had their U.S. passports with them. It took them 25 minutes to get past traffic and arrive at a piece of plot land in Beverly Hills. It was a Monday, and there was some, but not a lot of, traffic.
"And here's the place Tom said we got!" said Sawako stopping the car before the gang rushed out and kissed the ground. "My driving wasn't that bad was it?"
"10/10!" Yui said.
"5," Ritsu said.
"7," Mio said.
"4.5," Mugi added.
"No rating," said Ui.
"8/10, much improved," Azusa said.
"Hey, can we get out?" asked Twilight.
"Come on out, you're in America!" Yui exclaimed.
She lit her horn and out came the ponies.
"Awesome stuff!" Rainbow Dash said as Ritsu got on her. "A-Mare-Ica, everyone!"
"Just as advertised," Twilight said as Yui and Azusa got on her.
"Smashing place, Hoss Angeles," Rarity said, gleefully. "Very smashing!"
"We're actually in Beverly Hills."
"And so I stand corrected."
"It's a party town!" Pinkie exclaimed as Mugi got on her to give her a cookie. "Almond, yays!"
"Not too bad for winter," said Applejack, Ui getting on board her.
"This is a very big city," Fluttershy said as Mio got on her. "But why are we in this part of the city? It's an empty piece of land."
"Kids!" sighed Sawako before Rarity hugged her. "Sometimes you have to kiss plot to get plot. Oww, not so hard, Rarity."
"I can't help myself, I'm glad to be here in America." Sawako got on her. "Beverly Hills, no less."
"So what we got now is a nice plot of land and no house." said Ui.
"We can make one. All we need is a big pile of trash," said Yui.
"I can help with that," said Celestia before flying to get just that.
"Thanks your highness." said Yui.
"Glad to help." said Celestia.
"Now what?" asked Mio.
"Did you forget what Master Wu told us? Now that we know our elements we can use the tornado of creation!" said Yui.
"Oh." said the girls.
"Then let's do it! Remember our place in Pallet Town girls!" said Mio. "WATER!"
"THUNDER!"
"WIND!"
"FIRE!"
"EARTH!"
"FOREST!"
"NINJAGO!" The girls then went into their spins. Soon the 6 human sized tornados joined together to make a big tornado which went to the big pile of trash. Then it died down showing the girls standing in front of a perfect copy of their house in Pallet Town.
"What in tarnation was that?" asked Applejack.
"The Tornado of Creation. By putting our spinjutsus together we can make any objects into anything we can think of as long as our mindsets are in sync." said Ui.
"Incredible," Fluttershy said.
Rainbow Dash was elated. "40% cooler than anything I've ever seen in Cloudsdale! Totally!"
"Great stuff, but I hope you are willing to pay the taxes for creating this house," Twilight added.
"We've got deep pockets," Yui said. "We're good."
"Hope there's enough rooms for all of us," Celestia said.
"Should be, Your Highness," Applejack said.
"Absolutely amazing!" Spike exclaimed.
"This is where all our house parties will be held!" said Pinkie Pie. "Music Room America!"
"So what now?" asked Ritsu.
"Eh?"
"I say we head for Equestria so we the find those swords. Then we can pick up Nodoka-chan. Then we get back on our quest. We still need to get to Pewter City so we can get our first badges," said Yui.
"Right!" said the gang.
Celestia motioned to Spike. "Spike..."
"I am ahead of you, Your Highness," he said, holding a quill and a piece of parchment."
"Very well, then.
"Dear Princess Luna, my dear sister,
I would like to update you on some recent developments regarding our heroes. A man by the name of Tom Master came to the summer villa of Tsumugi Kotobuki, Pinkie Pie's rider, to offer the band Hokago Tea Time a contract for them all to sign. They are now able to work in the United States, and to do this, they now have a personal jumbo jet called the Teaflyer, molded in the shape of Air Force One and complete with its car, the Tea Roadster. The band used Ninjago to turn some trash into the Music Room house that is in the Pokémon Universe. This is the house that I am writing to you from.
I have even bigger news to tell you. The band is close to arriving in Equestria and you must inform everypony about their impending arrival. Allow ample time for everypony to prepare. We will have a glorious feast for these wonderful humans. We will be coming back to Canterlot soon. Patience is of the utmost importance.
Sincerely yours, your dear sister,
Princess Celestia."
Spike sent the letter on its way. "And there it goes." The girls moved in to get settled and get some rest.
"And as the heroes get ready to continue their adventure, what will they uncover? Tune in next time in the next exciting episode of...Poke-ON!" exclaimed the narrator. Nodoka was fast asleep. "Hey! HEY! STOP SLEEPING!"
END CHAPTER 21