Poke-ON!
Chapter 53:
Wiggle
The day after the defeat of Deker, Yui Hirasawa was in Canterlot helping to repair the damage from the forces of evil. "To think those bad guys would dare attack here." she said.
"What did you expect?" Blueblood snapped, "The Forces of Darkness have no ounce of refinement."
"The scary part is Blueblood is right," Twilight Sparkle said.
"There's a first," said Rarity.
"Well here's another first," Sozin said, "Blueblood actually helped to drive the invaders out."
"Pika."
"I'm serious," Sozin said, "Blueblood was a big help."
"Let's move on please!" said Rarity.
"Rarity's right," Azusa Nakano said, "We've got a summer sun celebration to prepare for."
"You bet," said Mio Akiyama.
"At least this one won't have the unexpected visit from Nightmare Moon," Erza said.
On the Egg Carrier, Xandred was discussing his next plan.
"General Retinax," Xandred said, "Take an Org and go cause some misery."
"Right!"
Back in Canterlot the capital was starting to look like its old self.
"That should do it," said Ritsu.
"And all it took was a lot of hard work and patience," Lucy said.
"I do need a rubdown," Said Mugi.
"So do I," Rita said, "My muscles are sore."
"Me too," said Mio.
"I'm afraid that's gonna have to wait," Isis said, "I sense Retinax is back."
"Then let's make this showy!" said Naruto before charging. The others followed his lead.
"Run away puny creatures," Retinax said as he was causing destruction with an Org known as Hammer Org as they were causing destruction and sending Ponies fleeing.
"GOKAI CHANGE!"
Naruto and his crew morphed into the Gokaigers.
"The Gokaigers," Retinax said, "I'm not surprised. Prepare to taste defeat."
"Let's make this showy!" said Naruto before charging.
"Right!" Karen, Sasha, Maria, and Yukie said following Naruto as they went to take on the Org.
"With our bond to Naruto, we can do this," Karen said to the girls.
"Right!" the others said. The team proceeded to deliver some massive damage to the Org.
"If I had known it would be easy to defeat you I would've done so long ago," Retinax said.
"GOKAI CHANGE!"
"Wild Axcess!"
The Gokaigers transformed into the Wild Force Rangers and began to do battle with Retinax but the Org General was tougher than they thought. In fact, the battle was a 50-50 struggle, with neither side delivering much of an advantage over the other.
The Ponies were watching the battle via magic circle that Celestia had created and needless to say they were paying attention to how the battle was going.
"Okay this isn't going so good," Rainbow Dash said, "Where are the Nature Force?"
Just then 6 rays of light appeared.
"There they are," Rarity said.
"Nature Force is here!" Yui said, "Let's Go!" With a roar, the Nature Force attacked and dealt more damage, pressing the issue further.
"Very resourceful rangers but a wise General always has a backup plan," General Retinax said.
Pinkie continued to babble about the Islamic State. "To take one example: In September, Sheikh Abu Muhammad al-Adnani, the Islamic State's chief spokesman, called on Muslims in Western countries such as France and Canada to find an infidel and "smash his head with a rock," poison him, run him over with a car, or "destroy his crops." To Western ears, the biblical-sounding punishments—the stoning and crop destruction—juxtaposed strangely with his more modern-sounding call to vehicular homicide. (As if to show that he could terrorize by imagery alone, Adnani also referred to Secretary of State John Kerry as an "uncircumcised geezer.") But Adnani was not merely talking trash. His speech was laced with theological and legal discussion, and his exhortation to attack crops directly echoed orders from Muhammad to leave well water and crops alone—unless the armies of Islam were in a defensive position, in which case Muslims in the lands of kuffar, or infidels, should be unmerciful, and poison away."
"Here's a cookie," Rarity said.
Pinkie snapped it up.
On the battlefield things were getting tougher for the heroes as Retinax was holding nothing back.
"Why can't we finally put this guy in a pinch?" Naruto asked.
"You got me," Azusa said. "This person really came ready for this." The others nodded.
"I'll give you that one rangers but you haven't seen my full power," Retinax said as he grew 30 stories tall.
"Typical," Twilight sighed, photobombing the shot and pointing to the sight before pulling away.
"Wild Zords Descend," The Wild Force Rangers called summoning the Wild Zords. "Wild Zords Combine." The Wild Zords combined and created the Kongazord.
"Let's show this jerk the dark side of the jungle!" said Natsu.
"Bring it!" Retinax said as he went head to head with the Kongazord.
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"The Rangers are holding their own but they still need more power," Rose said.
"Perhaps the Soul Bird can help," Sara said, "If the egg were to hatch soon."
"You peasants are impressive," Retinax said as the stalemate dragged on for an hour. A sound. "…huh?" he blinked. Just then the egg began to hatch. A facepalm. "Ugh."
"OHHH!" gasped Pinkie.
"The Soul Bird has hatched," Fluttershy said as the bird screeched before calling to the Wild Force rangers, "Rangers the Soul Bird says that to heal the Red Lion he needs to merge with hm."
"Let's do it," said Natsu.
"Wild Zords Descend," The Wild Force Rangers called.
"Wild Zords Combine," The Wild Zords combined to create the Wild Force Megazord.
"Soul Driver Merge," Natsu called out.
Soon they were in.
"Let's finish this," The Wild Force Rangers called out.
"MEGA ROAR!"
The attack powered up by the Soul Bird tore through Retinax and destroyed him on the spot.
"The reality is that the Islamic State is Islamic. Very Islamic," babbled Pinkie. "Yes, it has attracted psychopaths and adventure seekers, drawn largely from the disaffected populations of the Middle East and Europe. But the religion preached by its most ardent followers derives from coherent and even learned interpretations of Islam. Virtually every major decision and law promulgated by the Islamic State adheres to what it calls, in its press and pronouncements, and on its billboards, license plates, stationery, and coins, "the Prophetic methodology," which means following the prophecy and example of Muhammad, in punctilious detail. Muslims can reject the Islamic State; nearly all do. But pretending that it isn't actually a religious, millenarian group, with theology that must be understood to be combatted, has already led the United States to underestimate it and back foolish schemes to counter it. We'll need to get acquainted with the Islamic State's intellectual genealogy if we are to react in a way that will not strengthen it, but instead help it self-immolate in its own excessive zeal.
"That's the Last of Retinax," Twilight said after the battle.
"Thank goodness," Yui said.
"I hear that," Rose spoke. "That guy was getting annoying."
"So what now?" asked Azusa Nakano..
"We could take five and relax," Rarity suggested.
"How far are we in the Johto League? All this made me lose track." said Mio Akiyama.
"I have no idea," Rita spoke.
"We're not even in the Johto League," Reina replied, "We have yet to finish the Orange League."
"Pika."
"All that's left is to go to Pummelo Island," Sara said, "And kick some ass."
So the group packed up and got ready to finish any business they had in Equestria.
Nàruto was working on a project. "What are you making?" Asked Karen.
"Something to help our RPM forms fight to their full potential," said Naruto
"And that would be?" Karen asked.
"Well, seeing as those Rangers needs a special chip to use their sidearms, I have been looking into how to copy that."
"But they don't need a chip to tap into their personal weapons."
"They do when they put them together."
"I see your point. And I can tap into the RPM Black Power suit."
"Exactly."
Meanwhile on the Egg Carrier Xandred was furious over Retinax's Defeat.
"I should be in charge of this world right now. Those brats should be easy to kill. But no! I have bakas who have no clue how to follow my orders! I should kill all of you right now!" he ranted drawing his sword.
"Perhaps we should find some professional help," Ayumi said, "I know another Org General that can help."
Xandred nodded.
"General Nayzor show yourself," Ayumi ordered.
Nayzor appeared.
"Lady Ayumi," Nayzor said, "Long time no see. What do you wish for me to do?" A note. "Consider it done," he said as he left to go carry out his orders.
"It's nice to be back at the farm," Applejack said.
"You said it," said Ui.
"I wonder how Big Mac's been doing as of late," Applejack said.
"There he is," Ui said pointing.
True to Ui's word they could see that Big Macintosh was working hard. "Howdy," he said.
"Howdy yourself," Ui said.
"Eeyup."
"Are you aware that Mora kidnapped your sisters and forced them to dress up like Dolls?" Ui said.
"Eeyup."
"You don't talk much do you?" Ui asked
"Nope."
"Want some help on the farm big bro?" Applejack asked.
"Sure."
With Mio and Fluttershy they were heading to Fluttershy's cottage before three voice spoke up.
"Hey look it's Klutzershy," A voice said as Fluttershy cringed seeing Dumbell Hoops and Score.
"WHAT DID YOU CALL MY SISTER?" screamed Mio facing them.
"Klutzershy cause that's what she is," Hoops said as they laughed yet again.
Mio powered up.
"NOPONY CALLS MY SISTER NAMES IN FRONT OF ME AND GETS AWAY WITH IT! NINJAGO!"
Unfortunately for Mio Dumbell Hoops and Score dodged it and she ended up tripping and falling face first into a Barrel with her panties exposed to the entire town.
"EEEEK!"
The town began laughing and everyone even took pictures of the sight to post in the newspaper.
"Well look at it this way Mio." said Ritsu. "At least you now have a husband."
"And that it can't get any worse," Rainbow Dash added unknowingly tempting fate.
Twilight looked around.
Unfortunately the minute Rainbow Dash said that Mio peed herself as her panties were stained and pee began to puddle around the barrel and unfortunately it had been posted all over the internet.
Mio screamed.
Dumbell Hoops and Score laughed even harder and louder than before.
"I'M GONNA KILL THOSE JERKS!"
"Oh boy," Ritsu shivered.
Mio broke apart the barrel she was in and summoned her sword.
The ponies then stopped laughing loudly and saw that Mio was dead serious.
"LET'S SEE IF YOU 3 WOULD LIKE TO LIVE AS EARTH PONIES AFTER I CUT YOUR WINGS!"
Dumbbell Hoops and Score ran for the hills.
Mio gave chase.
Unfortunately for Mio they could fly.
"Let's get them Fluttershy." she said.
"Yes lets," Fluttershy said.
Mio hopped on her back.
Meanwhile Dumbbell Hoops and Score were laughing and flying as they continued making rude remarks about Fluttershy.
"HA! burned her again!" gloated Score.
"She can't catch us now," Hoops added.
"Yeah," Said Dumbbell.
What they didn't know was that Fluttershy was catching up to them.
"Let's head them off." said Mio.
"You got it," Fluttershy said before flying to the left and preparing to head off Dumbbell Hoops and Score.
They were nearly back in Cloudsdale when Fluttershy managed to catch them.
"Going somewhere?" Fluttershy spoke.
Mio cracked her knuckles.
Dumbbell, Hoops, and Score gulped.
"NINJAGO!" This time the attack worked as Mio beat down the three taunting bullies really, really, really bad. "LET THAT BE A LESSON TO YOU, YOU BLOODY PUNKS!"
The three taunting Pegasi got the message before flying back to Cloudsdale.
Mio and Fluttershy flew back to Fluttershy's cottage in the forest.
"Man that was tough," Mio said.
"I'm just glad I won't have to deal with them for a while," Fluttershy added.
"Whatever." She ripped her clothes apart, revealing her underwear, which was still soaked. She threw it away and now was nude. A hair flip. "I need to do this. Because now I'm fucking pissed."
"Meep!" The others watching that were taunting Mio also got their comeuppance and a massive nosebleed surrounded the two of them as Mio began to make love to Fluttershy for an hour.
At Twilight's house, Twilight Yui and Azusa were busy organizing the books.
"Let's see." said Yui looking at the books. "I think this goes here. This goes here. This goes here. Or is it over there? I'm confused."
"So am I," Azusa said, "How do you do it Twilight?" A note. "Okay, I'm glad I asked."
Twilight nuzzled her.
Yui began to grasp putting the books in their right places while Azusa was nuzzling Twilight.
"I just wonder what I should do as a princess." sighed Twilight.
"Just remember that nobody has all the answers to every problem," Azusa said.
"You got that right." said Yui.
"Thank you very much," Twilight spoke. Both girls hugged her.
With Ritsu and Rainbow Dash they were in the latter's place in Ponyville.
"What do you think of my place Ritsu?" Rainbow Dash asked.
"Amazing!" said Ritsu.
"What did you expect?" Rainbow Dash said. "I'm awesome."
Ritsu kissed her Muzzle.
Rainbow Dash turned red from the kiss.
"Look at us," said Ritsu. "Married with hot guys some awesome kids. Who need us, right?" On cue their babies started crying. "See?"
"We better go feed them," Rainbow Dash said going to tend to their babies.
Meanwhile with Pinkie Pie she and Mugi were at the Sugarcube Corner making pastries.
"Hey, not too much frosting, that's a bit too much!" Pinkie exclaimed. "Don't overbake those cakes. Just a few sprinkles. There you go! There you go, that's what I'm talking about!"
"How do you do this Pinkie?" Mugi replied.
"Magic. Oh yes, that reminds me…Denying the holiness of the Koran or the prophecies of Muhammad is straightforward apostasy. But Zarqawi and the state he spawned take the position that many other acts can remove a Muslim from Islam. These include, in certain cases, selling alcohol or drugs, wearing Western clothes or shaving one's beard, voting in an election—even for a Muslim candidate—and being lax about calling other people apostates. Being a Shiite, as most Iraqi Arabs are, meets the standard as well, because the Islamic State regards Shiism as innovation, and to innovate on the Koran is to deny its initial perfection. (The Islamic State claims that common Shiite practices, such as worship at the graves of imams and public self-flagellation, have no basis in the Koran or in the example of the Prophet.) That means roughly 200 million Shia are marked for death. So too are the heads of state of every Muslim country, who have elevated man-made law above Sharia by running for office or enforcing laws not made by God. Following takfiri doctrine, the Islamic State is committed to purifying the world by killing vast numbers of people. The lack of objective reporting from its territory makes the true extent of the slaughter unknowable, but social-media posts from the region suggest that individual executions happen more or less continually, and mass executions every few weeks. Muslim "apostates" are the most common victims. Exempted from automatic execution, it appears, are Christians who do not resist their new government. Baghdadi permits them to live, as long as they pay a special tax, known as the jizya, and acknowledge their subjugation. The Koranic authority for this practice is not in dispute."
"Here's a cookie," Mugi said.
Pinkie snapped it up.
Mugi and Pinkie went back to work as they continued serving the customers.
"What a nice day." said Mugi.
"I know Mugi," Pinkie Pie said, "Oh I know let's throw a party."
"Shouldn't we finish the Orange League first?"
"Silly me I nearly forgot. We gotta get back."
Mugi nodded.
She and Pinkie Pie then began to round up the gang.
"On to my next step to be a Pokémon Master!" said Ash.
"Pika Pika."
"Then let's move out!" said Naruto calling the Skyship.
The rest of the gang climbed aboard the Skyship and sailed back to the Pokemon World heading for Pummelo Island.
"How many badges do we have again?" asked Applejack.
"Four badges from the Orange League," Twilight said, "Which means we're set to face the Leader of the Orange Crew."
"YAY!" squealed Yui.
"Don't celebrate just yet," Lucy said, "The Head Leader is tough. Nobody's beaten him in a very long time."
First time for anything." said Naruto before he called his crew. "Right…ALL HANDS ON DECK!"
Maria, Sasha, Yukie, and Karen showed up.
"You called," Maria asked.
"SET COURSE FOR PUMMELO, POST HASTE! YARRRR, LET'S GO!" Naruto roared as the ship left Equestria. Mio, of course, was wearing a new set of clothes and also took a shower.
In the Egg Carrier the Nighlok were trying to come up with a plan. "Tell me why I haven't killed you all yet." grumbled Xandred.
"Because…I have a plan to cause some misery," Nayzor said, "While the heroes are in the Orange Islands we can cause some terror in the Johto Region."
"THEN GET TO IT!"
"Yes Xandred," he said going to do just that after saluting the general.
Meanwhile in the Skyship, Hokago Tea Time and Ash were enjoying the weather.
"So great today." said Ritsu taking a tan in her bikini.
"And the best part is nobody's ruining it yet," Azusa replied.
"Don't jinx us." said Mio.
The band then saw a dragon like shape flying across the water before flying upwards.
"What was that?" Ui asked.
"A Pokémon?" asked Yui before taking out her Pokedex.
"Dragonite, the Dragon Pokémon. Dragonite is said to live in the sea. With its small wings and large body, it can fly faster than the speed of sound." Yui's Pokedex said.
"OHHHH!" gasped Yui.
"Yep sounds like that Dragonite make Rainbow Dash look like a snail," Rita said.
"AND YOU CALL YOUSELF MY SISTER!" growled Rainbow Dash.
"I'm just saying," Rita said, "Calm down."
Rainbow Dash flew after that Dragonite.
"You had to say it." said Mio.
"Look on the bright side," Rose said, "Perhaps it'll lead us to Pummelo Island."
"Pika."
The Skyship followed Rainbow Dash all the way to Pummelo Island and when they got there they got to the registration office.
"Badges please."
"Of course."
"Pika."
Ash and the girls handed their badges to the clerk.
"Badges scanned and ready." said the clerk. "I'll tell the boss."
"Hey what's this Dragonite Statue doing here?" Twilight asked.
"That's the legendary Pokemon that guards this island," the clerk said, "And the Pokmeon is also owned by the Head Leader of the Orange Crew."
"The Head Leader has a Dragonite?" Ash asked in shock.
"Yep and that's the reason why nobody's ever beaten my namesake in a very long time," Drake Thompson said.
"That thing owes me a race!" grumbled Rainbow Dash.
"Save it for later Rainbow Dash," Ritsu said, "We've got training to do."
"Good luck everyone," the Clerk said, "Good luck."
"Pika."
Meanwhile at the Stadium, the Head Leader in question seemed bored.
"I wonder if there'll ever be a challenger strong enough to triumph over us," Head Leader Drake sighed.
"Synergy? Let's make a grand entrance." Yui said in her ring.
"Consider it done Yui but that'll have to wait," Synergy said, "The Match doesn't start until 10 tomorrow morning."
"In the meantime, let's check on our young-ins." said Applejack.
"Yeah they're probably hungry by now and need their diapers changed," Twilight said. The girls then went to the nursery.
Applejack went to change Red Gala and Apple Spectrum and the minute she removed their diapers they peed on her.
"This is why I wear a slicker whenever I change my kids diapers." said Ui.
"A what?" Applejack asked confused.
"A raincoat." said Yui.
"I'll remember that," Applejack spoke.
"Hello my sweeties." Yui cooed to her twins.
Yui's babies babbled happily to see their mom.
Yui checked their diapers.
She found they were wet and she began to change them at once.
"Pika."
Meanwhile Ritsu and Rainbow Dash were tending to their own babies. "These kids sure tickle." giggled Ritsu breastfeeding her twins.
"But it's worth it," Rainbow Dash said already feeding her babies.
"True."
"Either way what else is next?" Rainbow Dash after she finished feeding her babies.
"We return to Professor Oak's lab," Ritsu said.
Pinkie continued to babble. "Their skepticism is comprehensible. In the past, Westerners who accused Muslims of blindly following ancient scriptures came to deserved grief from academics—notably the late Edward Said—who pointed out that calling Muslims "ancient" was usually just another way to denigrate them. Look instead, these scholars urged, to the conditions in which these ideologies arose—the bad governance, the shifting social mores, the humiliation of living in lands valued only for their oil. Without acknowledgment of these factors, no explanation of the rise of the Islamic State could be complete. But focusing on them to the exclusion of ideology reflects another kind of Western bias: that if religious ideology doesn't matter much in Washington or Berlin, surely it must be equally irrelevant in Raqqa or Mosul. When a masked executioner says Allahu akbarwhile beheading an apostate, sometimes he's doing so for religious reasons."
"Here's a cookie," Mugi said. Pinkie snapped it up. Mugi resumed breast feeding her babies.
"Wonder how Prof Oak is doing with that new Pokeball." said Twilight.
"Who knows," Rita spoke.
Elsewhere Deker, who had survived his duel with Yui, was watching the Skyship move.
"The White Ninja put up a brave fight, but in the end she wasn't able to free me. I am still cursed to find the ultimate duel. Perhaps the Red Pirate could free me." he mused to himself.
In the Skyship the Pirate himself was checking over the ship.
"Well Marvel everything seems alright." he said.
"Pika."
"Still this ship was blasted apart by the Zangyack Fleet," Naruto said.
"Pika."
"But on the bright side the Armada is history and so are their leaders," Naruto spoke cheerfully, "Now I'm gonna go tell Karen the good news."
"Pika?"
Naruto went to go and see Karen.
"Pika?"
Meanwhile Azusa was discussing with Rarity about their next move.
"So what's up?" asked Rarity.
"With Retinax gone the question is what are our enemies going to do next?" Azusa asked.
"Hard to tell."
"Well whatever it is we'll figure it out," Mio spoke.
Fluttershy nuzzled her human sister.
"But for now Ash has his match tomorrow in Pummelo Stadium," Sawako reminded.
"How very true."
"Except we've got a problem," Sunset Shimmer said showing up with bad news, "Ash's Snorlax is sleeping."
"WHAT?!"
"Snorlax just ate an hour ago. And it'll take days before Snorlax wakes up to eat."
"Which means Ash is gonna need another Pokemon to take Snorlax's Place," Twilight said.
"You have a big decision to make Ash," Oak said as he was chatting with Ash and Sunset Shimmer via video phone.
"I know I'm not sure which Pokemon to use instead of Snorlax," Ash spoke.
"Well you could go with Kingler, it's huge crushing claw won you a victory at the Pokémon League. Or you could pick Muk who if I remember correctly wilted Bellsprout. Then there's Tauros the snorting stampeding wild bull Pokemon," Oak said, "So whose it going to be?"
"I'll go with Tauros," Ash said much to Sunset Shimmer's shock and Tauros' surprise.
"Well Tauros looks happy with your decision," Oak said, "Put the Pokeball with Snorlax in it on the transporter and I'll get Tauros ready to make the switch."
Ash went to work.
"Ash I'd like to remind you that you never used Tauros in a match before," Sunset Shimmer reminded.
"I know but when I used Krabby and Muk for the first time I won," Ash said, "I know Tauros will try really hard and maybe I can win again."
"The Beginner's Luck Factor might work," Flash Sentry spoke having heard the conversation.
"That's what I'm hoping for," Ash said. Yui sighed as Flash nodded.
"Looks on the bright side Yui," Twilight said, "Ash knows what he's doing."
Ash placed Snorlax's Pokeball on the transporter.
"Okay we're ready here professor," Ash said.
"I'll begin the transport now," Oak said as Ash exchanged Snorlax for Tauros.
"Pika?"
"Okay I got Tauros Professor," Ash said as Tauros' Pokeball arrived.
"And your Snorlax has arrived safe and sound." said Oak.
"Thanks Professor," Ash said.
"Ash, I wish you the best of Luck," Oak said as the call ended.
"Tauros I choose you," Ash said calling out Tauros.
"MOO!"
"I'm glad to have you on the team, Tauros."
Tauros nodded, smug. "Moo."
Meanwhile as Nayzor was in Johto, Ayumi was in disguise on Pummelo Island.
"There's got to be a way to defeat our enemies," She said to herself.
Ayumi was walking when she saw an announcement for a gym battle in Pummelo Stadium and the challenger was going to attend.
"That gives me an idea," she said, "Jessie, James, Meowth. Show yourselves!"
The trio appeared.
"YES MA'AM!"
"Go to the Stadium and watch the match between the challenger and the Head Leader and study their battle techniques." The Trio saluted.
Next day, the long awaited battle between Ash and the Head Gym Leader had arrived. "GO ASH GO!" cheered Yui.
"Good thing we get Ringside seats," Ursula said.
"You said it," Mio said.
The announcer began doing the intros of the Head Leader and the Challenger.
"The field is set and the trainers are set to battle," The announcer said as they got ready to battle.
Yui held on to Azusa.
"Calm down Yui," Azusa said, "Ash has this covered."
"I hope this one makes a good impression on you," Head Leader Drake said sending out his first Pokemon, "Go Ditto!"
"DITTO!"
Yui took out her Pokedex.
"Ditto, the Transform Pokémon. Ditto has the ability to reconstruct its entire cellular structure into whatever it sees." Yui's Pokedex said.
"That could be a problem," Rose said.
Yui fainted.
"Pikachu I'm gonna start out with you," Ash said sending out Pikachu.
"PIKA!"
"Ditto Transform now," Head Leader Drake said.
"DITTO!"
Ditto transformed into Pikachu.
"I'm seeing double!" said Ritsu.
"DIDN'T YOU HEAR WHAT YUI'S POKEDEX SAID?" screamed Mio before giving her a headbump.
"Relax there's a way Ash can beat that Ditto," Rita said.
"Pika?"
"Pikachu use Quick attack," Ash said.
Ash's Pikachu used quick attack.
"Ditto use your quick attack," Head Leader Drake said as Ditto used Quick attack.
Yui shivered.
"Pikachu use Thunderbolt," Ash said.
"PIKA-CHUUUUUUU!"
"Ditto dodge and use Thunder," Head Leader Drake called.
"DITTO!"
Ditto used Thunder but Pikachu countered with Thunder as well.
"How is Ash supposed to beat that Ditto?" Lucy asked, "Why doesn't he just use a different Pokemon?"
"Ditto will only copy everything they do," Erza reminded, "However Ditto can't control it's basic Physical condition."
"Oh."
True to Erza's words after constant use of Agility and quick attack Head Leader Drake's ditto got worn out.
"Ditto."
Pikachu then knocked Ditto out with an electric attack.
"And Pikachu's perciverence has stopped the Ditto Show," The MC said as Head Leader Drake recalled Ditto.
"You were great Ditto and so were you Ash but this next one's gonna rock you," Drake said sending out his second Pokmeon.
"And Drake has chosen Onix," The MC said, "Onix has an edge over electric Pokemon."
"Pikachu you battled enough for now," Ash said calling Pikachu back.
"And the challenger recalls Pikachu for a well-deserved Rest," The MC said.
"Against a Rock Type I choose Squirtle," Ash said sending out Squirtle.
"Good thinking." said Yui.
"This could go either way," Sawako said. "After all this isn't the Head Leader of the Orange Crew for nothing."
"MEEEP!"
"Squirtle use Water Gun," Ash called.
"Onix you know what to do," Head Leader Drake said as Onix went underground to avoid the Water Gun Attack.
"Where'd it go?" Ash asked confused as Squirtle was nervously waiting for Onix to reappear.
Yui covered her eyes.
"Watch out that Onix is gonna try and attack Squirtle from underground," Rose said.
"What do they do now?" Misty asked.
"Squirtle head to the water," Ash said, "Onix won't be able to find you there."
Squirtle headed to the pool in the middle of the field to try and avoid the Onix.
"Onix now!" Head Leader Drake called out as Onix emerged and sent Squirtle flying.
"Squirtle get to the Pool before Onix attacks," Ash called.
"Onix bind Squirtle now," Head Leader Drake called as Onix used Bind on Squirtle.
"Squirtle protect yourself Withdraw," Ash called as Squirtle shrunk back into it's shell. "Now use Hydro Pump."
"SQUIRTLE!"
Squirtle battled back with a Hydro Pump attack.
"Onix Dive underground again and get away from that attack," Head Leader Drake said.
"Squirtle finish this off with Water Pulse," Ash called as Squirtle used Water Pulse to knock Onix Out.
"Is it over?" asked Yui still hiding her eyes.
"Yes Yui," Twilight said, "You can look now."
Yui opened her Eyes.
The Head Leader recalled Onix and sent in Gengar.
"EEK! A GHOST!" screamed Mio before she hid.
"Seriously this is Mio's fear?" Ursula asked.
"And Fluttershy's, aside from dragons." said Rainbow Dash see Mio's bonded Pony hide as well.
"You'd think that after hanging around my husband they'd grow a back bone by now," Georgia commented as Fluttershy and Mio were still hiding.
"Squirtle Return," Ash said, "Tauros I choose you."
"MOO!"
"What's Ash thinking?" asked Drake Thompson. "Normal types are weak on ghost types!"
"An unusual choice but Ketchum may have a secret Strategy," The MC said,."The Young Challenger is two for two."
"Let's make it three for three," Ash said, "Fissure Attack!"
Tauros used a Fissure attack shaking up Gengar.
"Gengar Jump and use Confuse Ray," Head Leader Drake spoke as Gengar jumped and used Confuse Ray.
"GENGAR!"
Tauros became confused forcing Ash to recall it and send out Lapras.
"COOO!"
"Gengar use Hypnosis," Head Leader Drake said.
"Lapras dive under water and get away," Ash said as Lapras dived under the water.
"Gengar?"
"Use Water Gun," Ash called as Lapras resurfaced and used Water Gun on Gengar.
"Gengar use Night Shade," Head Leader Drake called.
"Lapras use Ice Beam," Ash spoke as the two Pokemon used their attacks which in turn caused as massive explosion and covered the arena in smoke.
"Ahhhhh, I can't see!" said Yui.
The smoke was taking a while to clear up and when it did both Pokemon were knocked out.
"Lapras, Gengar. Both are unable to battle," The Ref said, "There'll be a time out for the Field Change."
"Well Ash may not have won that round but this is the first time that the challenger has knocked out three of the Head Leader's Pokemon in a row," the announcer said, "IN the Winner's competition whenever three of either trainer's Pokemon are knocked out the field changes."
"You 2 can come out now." said Ritsu.
"Yeah the big bad ghost is gone." said Rainbow Dash.
The two in question emerged.
"Are you sure?" asked Mio as she and Fluttershy were shivering.
"Yes we're sure," Rose said, "I'm surprised you didn't pee yourselves."
The girls gushed at how cute they look.
"The power of cute compels you!"
Meanwhile in the stands Ayumi and Team Rocket were watching the match. "So far the twerp seems to be doing well," Jessie said.
"Meowth, how very true," said Meowth.
"But he won't be able to beat that Dragonite," James added.
"We don't need him to," Ayumi said, "Watch. We just need to watch the match through to the end and then when his Pokémon are all tired out we can attack."
"I love it!" said Jessie.
"The new Field is moving into place," The Announcer spoke as the field rose, "And the Trainers will be battling on a sandy desert like battlefield."
"Venusaur go," Head Leader Drake said sending Venusaur out.
"And Drake goes with Venusaur whose won many a battle here in the past," The MC said.
"Hope Ash has a plan this time." said Naruto.
"Tauros go," Ash said sending out Tauros.
"MOO!"
"Use Fissure attack!"
Tauros tried a Fissure attack only to find it had no effect on the sandy surface.
"Venusaur use Solar Beam," Head Leader Drake called.
"Venusaur!"
Venusaur began charging up for Solarbeam.
"Tauros use Take Down," Ash called as Tauros stampeded toward Venusaur to try and use Take Down.
Tauros tried to attack but the hooves wouldn't hold.
"Tauros send Venusaur flying," Ash called.
Tauros sent Venusaur sailing but Venusaur fired it's solarbeam right at Tauros.
Yui covered her eyes again.
Fortunately the Solarbeam got Tauros unstuck from the sand.
"This isn't over yet," Head Leader Drake said as Venusaur used Vine Whip on Tauros but Tauros fought back and used Take Down to knock Venusaur out.
"Moo!"
"Venusaur is unable to battle, Tauros wins," The Ref said.
Yui was breathing in a paper bag.
"You can calm down Yui," Sunset said.
"Okay."
"Venusaur Return," Head Leader Drake said recalling Venusaur, "Electabuzz go."
"BUZZ!"
"Tauros looks worn," Natsu said, "Ash better use another Pokemon."
Yui started to panic again.
Ash recalled Tauros and sent out Bulbasaur.
"Good call." said Mio.
"Ash has to take level into account," Gray said. Rarity fainted. True to Gray's word Bulbasaur managed to get some attacks off but Electabuzz managed to knock Bulbasaur out with a Thunderpunch.
Ritsu was holding a mad Rainbow Dash Back.
"Rainbow Dash calm down," Ritsu said holding her ride back.
"Fine." sighed Rainbow Dash.
"I choose you," Ash called sending out Charizard.
"A wise move as Charizard is the only fully evolved Pokemon in this lucky young trainer's arsenal," the MC said.
"Charizard use Flamethrower," Ash called.
"Electabuzz go and use Thunderpunch," Head Leader Drake called as Electabuzz dodged the flamethrower and connected first with a Thunderpunch.
"Since Charizard is part flying type, that has to hurt." said Twilight.
"Thunder attack now!" Head Leader Drake said as the Thunder was doing damage.
"Charizard Fire Spin Attack!" Ash called as Charizard countered with a Fire Spin Attack, "Now use Seismic Toss."
"Charizard stops the Thunderbolt before it gets started and is winding up for a Seismic Toss," The MC said as Charizard knocked Electabuzz out with a Seismic Toss.
"He's doing very well out there," Mirajane said.
"Now the Challenger is only one victory away from that Winner's trophy but as we've seen him do before Drake has saved the best for last," The MC said.
"My last hope," Head Leader Drake called removing the Poke Ball he wore around his neck, "I choose you!"
On cue Drake's Dragonite appeared.
"I was afraid of this," Ash said.
"Drake's Last Pokemon is the Legendary Dragonite," the MC said. "If Dragonite goes down this battle is over."
'You may be my last Pokemon but with you the battle's just beginning,' Head Leader Drake thought as Dragonite got ready.
"LET ME AT HIM!" roared Rainbow Dash.
"Symbol Power containment field," Rita said trapping Rainbow Dash in a Containment Jar and putting a Muzzle on her.
"Let's bring it to them," Ash said, "Flamethrower."
"Dragonite Water Gun!" Head Leader Drake called as the Water Gun hit Charizard.
"Charizard time to fly," Ash said as Charizard flew.
"Dragonite Ice Beam!"
Charizard dodged the Ice Beam.
"After it Dragonite."
Dragonite flew after Charizard.
"Dang Dragonite is very well trained," Georgia said, "It moves like a Jet!"
"It could put the Wonderbolts to shame," Ursula added.
"OH YEAH?" screamed Rainbow Dash trying to get out.
"Symbol Power Mute," Rita said Muting Rainbow Dash as Dragonite used Slam to do damage to Charizard.
"Charizard use Dragon Rage," Ash called.
"Use your Dragon Rage too Dragonite," Head Leader Drake said as Dragonite used Dragon Rage to counter Charizard's Dragon Rage causing another explosion of power leaving both Pokmeon tired but Charizard ran out of energy and fainted.
Yui fainted.
Ash recalled Charizard and sent out Squirtle.
"Squirtle use Hydro Pump." Ash called.
"SQUIRTLE!"
"Dragonite Water gun!" Head Leader Drake called as Dragonite used Water Gun to Knock Squirtle out of the air. "Now use Thunderbolt!"
Dragonite used Thunderbolt on Squirtle as Squirtle used Withdraw to protect itself. The attack ended as Squirtle emerged but still ready to go.
"Dragonite use Body Slam," Head Leader Drake called.
"Squirtle Bubblebeam," Ash said as the Bubblebeam hit the mark but Dragonite managed to land on its feet and send Squirtle Flying with it's tail knocking Squirtle Out.
Rainbow Dash got out a sign that says "JERK!"
Ash recalled Squirtle and sent out Tauros.
"Tauros I know you're tired but I really need you now," Ash said, "Use Take Down."
"Dragonite Fly and use Body Slam," Head Leader Drake called.
"Tauros just stand there," Ash said as Tauros stood there.
'He should know that Tauros doesn't stand a chance,' Head Leader Drake thought as the attack hit but when the cloud vanished Tauros had Dragonite hooked on its horns.
"I figured that sand would act as a cushion and help Tauros absorb that Body Slam," Ash said.
"Many mainstream, Muslim organizations have gone so far as to say the Islamic State is, in fact, un-Islamic," Pinkie babbled. "It is, of course, reassuring to know that the vast majority of Muslims have zero interest in replacing Hollywood movies with public executions as evening entertainment. But Muslims who call the Islamic State un-Islamic are typically, as the Princeton scholar Bernard Haykel, the leading expert on the group's theology, told me, "embarrassed and politically correct, with a cotton-candy view of their own religion" that neglects "what their religion has historically and legally required." Many denials of the Islamic State's religious nature, he said, are rooted in an "interfaith-Christian-nonsense tradition." Every academic I asked about the Islamic State's ideology sent me to Haykel. Of partial Lebanese descent, Haykel grew up in Lebanon and the United States, and when he talks through his Mephistophelian goatee, there is a hint of an unplaceable foreign accent."
"Now Send it Sailing," Ash called as Tauros sent Dragonite sailing.
"Dragonite Thunder Attack," Head Leader called as Dragonite used a powerful Thunder attack which hit Tauros with massive damage knocking it out.
"ACK!"
"I guess Tauros' Stubborn brand of battling didn't make the grade," Mirajane spoke.
"Pika."
"Guess it's up to you Pikachu," Ash said as Pikachu went into battle.
"PIKA!"
"Pikachu use Agility," Ash called.
Pikachu used Agility.
"Dragonite stop that Pikachu," Head Leader Drake called as Dragonite flicked it's tail to stop Pikachu. "Now use Hyper Beam."
Dragonite fired it's Hyper Beam attack as it caused a big explosion only when it cleared they saw Pikachu was sailing.
"Check it out Pikachu used it's tail as a spring board," Drake Thompson said. "And Dragonite's worn out from that Hyper Beam."
"PIKA!"
Pikachu landed on Dragonite's head and hung on with everything it got.
"Pikachu use Thunder Attack!" Ash said calling for a Thunder Attack.
"PIKA-CHUUUUUU!"
Pikachu lit into Dragonite with everything he had before falling off and Facing Dragonite panting heavily. Pikachu and Dragonite stared each other down before Dragonite fell down and fainted.
"Dragonite is Unable to battle," the Ref said, "Pikachu wins."
"The Challenger Wins the Match! The Challenger Wins the Match! The Challenger Wins the Match!," The MC said as the battle was over.
"Ash did it," Sawako said.
Yui ran to glomp him.
Head Leader Drake then handed Ash the Winner's trophy.
"You really deserve that Trophy Ash," Head Leader Drake said, "You're a great Pokemon Trainer."
"I have great Pokémon so I have them to thank," Ash said as his Pokémon chattered in agreement.
"This calls for a victory concert!" squealed Ritsu. "Synergy set up!"
"Right away miss Ritsu." said Synergy setting up the stage.
"We better get started on costumes!" Sawako told Rarity.
"How very true." said Rarity. "Inspiration waits for no one!"
"Not to mention that Ash's Pokémon need a rest," Erza chimed in.
"Pika."
"Hey Rita, get me out of this goddamn thing before I tell Pikachu to use his attack on you!" Rainbow Dash said.
"Rita, you have a performance tonight. You better do it right now," the Producer said appearing out of thin air to Rita. "Or I'll put you in a container barrel and muzzle for the rest of the episode in addition to Pikachu's attack AND YOU WON'T PERFORM."
"Eeeep! Got it!" She obliged.
Rainbow Dash was freed and gave Rita a headbump before flying off. "Idiot."
Later that evening the Stage was set and the Concert was in place for Pummello Island.
"Here are your costumes!" said Rarity bringing them over.
"Hope you like them," Sawako added.
For the core band, was a new set of outfits from Kantai Collection. Yui was Fubuki, Mio was Akagi, Ritsu was Mutsu, Tsumugi was Atago, Azusa was Yamato, and Ui was Kaga. The Thompsons were given color-matched tees and jeans, along with track suit jackets and caps commemorating the concert.
"We love them very much," Rose said.
"Uh huh!" said Yui.
"The let's put on a show," Ritsu said.
Synergy started a massive countdown that took two minutes to complete. There was a crowd of 10,000 on hand to celebrate this event, which took place at the Pokemon Stadium. Glowsticks were in the air. The countdown began…
"10…9…8…7…6…5…4…3…2…1!" And so, the first song began.
"I'll believe when the walls stop turning
I'll believe when the storm is through
I believe I hear them say
David won't stop writing songs
I never wanna shake their hands and stay
I never wanna shake their hands and stay
Oh no let's go
We are young, we are one
Let us shine for what it's worth
To your place, place, place
We're on our way, way, way
We're on our way, way, way
We're on our way somehow
Hold me close, close, close
We're losing time, time, time
We're losing time, time, time
We're falling to the ground
I'll believe when the sky is burning
I'll believe when I see the view
I believe that I hear them say
David won't stop dreaming now
And everybody clap your hands and shout
And everybody clap your hands and shout
Oh no, They shout
We are young, we are one
Let us shine for what it's worth
To your place, place, place
We're on our way, way, way
We're on our way, way, way
We're on our way somehow
Hold me close, close, close
We're losing time, time, time
We're losing time, time, time
We're falling to the ground
We are young, we are one
Let us shine for what it's worth
To your place, place, place
We're on our way, way, way
We're on our way, way, way
We're on our way
Hold me close
We're losing time
Hold me close
We're falling to the ground
Taxi drive the sun is rising
Damn the sirens, keep on driving
Flashing light, oh what a night
I miss her bed, I lost my head
And it's sunning, we're still running
For her rooftop, our last stop
Barefoot, naked, don't you let me go
To your place, place, place
We're on our way, way, way
We're on our way, way, way
We're on our way somehow
Hold me close, close, close
We're losing time, time, time
We're losing time, time, time
We're falling to the ground
We are young, we are one
Let us shine for what it's worth
To your place, place, place
We're on our way, way, way
We're on our way, way, way
We're on our way
La la la la la
(This Night Will Never End)
Hold me close, we're losing time
Hold me close, we're falling to the ground."
"How's everyone doing!" Yui exclaimed. "We are Hokago Tea Time!" The roar from the crowd shook the Pokemon Stadium. "I am Yui Hirasawa, on guitar. Mio Akiyama is on bass. Ritsu Tainaka is on drums, Azusa Nakano and my sister Ui are on guitar, Tsumugi Kotobuki is on keyboard, and on the other instruments, the Thompson sisters! Give them a hand!" Applause. "All right, let's start the next piece. Get up and dance! This is Brasil!"
"Despertar
a un estado de lucidez.
Despertar,
no hay engaño esta vez.
Despertar,
hay un sentido y no lo ves.
El ritmo va
cuando resplandecés.
Pienso seguir,
no somos tan distintos.
Quizás no existe un fin.
Y este calor
(Hey! Tu calor...)
se queda en mí.
(Y voy perdido en esta danza...)
Despertar
a un estado de lucidez.
Despertar,
no hay engaño esta vez.
Despertar,
hay un sentido y no lo ves.
El ritmo va
cuando resplandecés.
Pienso seguir,
no somos tan distintos.
Quizás no existe un fin.
Y este calor
(Hey! Tu calor...)
se queda en mí.
(Y voy perdido en esta danza...)
Pienso seguir...
Pienso seguir,
no somos tan distintos.
Quizás no existe un fin.
Y este calor
(Hey! Tu calor...)
se queda en mí.
(Y voy perdido en esta danza...)"
"This next piece," said Mio Akiyama, "is a song made popular by Shiena Nakazawa. It's dedicated to the shipgirl that Yui is cosplaying as. It's called Fubuki! And here to sing it…Azusa!"
"Send it out! Send it out! Let my feelings be known!
Yes, the entirety of that day… your smile… my wishes,
For my precious time with you;
Send it out!
Where the blue of the sea expands,
Just beyond those red bricks,
It's there…
Beyond the sparkling waves,
Is a sky of gathering clouds, so blinding.
Ahh…
Even if I choose my words carefully,
And avert my eyes,
An unseen tomorrow is still there,
Along with your smile!
Like a white, white blizzard;
Yes, this feeling that I knew of before we even met,
Is only even stronger in this moment.
Powerfully! Powerfully! Making wishes mightily!
So I'll take your hand…
And feel out tomorrow…
To the gentle future I believe in, send it out!
The sun sinks beyond the horizon,
The sunset bathing you in color…
You know…
I allow myself to consider,
I might want to stay like this forever,
But…
Things can't be that way, can they?
Do I really have to go?
After getting my breath in order,
I charge straight into the spray!
I want to be singing, singing with you;
Days of battle are surely,
Not everything:
I mustn't lose my way!
Listen, listen, listen to that voice!
So take my hand…
And return to tomorrow…
Back to that place that will surely feel so familiar!
Within a storm of time, in this moment,
Tears of flowers dance through the air;
With the headwind, tonight will bring a petal blizzard.
Pile high, pile high just like white snow –
Just like calm, transparent time.
I'm sure… I'm sure that just like my very first snow,
I'll never forget this moment――
Deep, deep like deep snow;
Yes, this pain that I knew of before it began,
Is only even deeper in this moment.
Powerfully, powerfully tie these feelings together!
So I'll take your hand…
And feel out tomorrow…
And to a tranquil, gentle sea, send it out!
I'll send it to you!"
"Azusa Nakano, ladies and gentlemen!" Ritsu said. "Our fourth song for you tonight is something that you ladies should know. But we're bi, so this can apply to us as well. This is called…'Story of My Life.'"
Yui was playing her acoustic guitar as Reina Thompson did some congo drumming on this number.
"Written in these walls are the stories that I can't explain
I leave my heart open but it stays right here empty for days
She told me in the morning she don't feel the same about us in her bones
Seems to me that when I die these words will be written on my stone
And I'll be gone, gone tonight
The ground beneath my feet is open wide
The way that I been holding on too tight
With nothing in between
The story of my life
I take her home
I drive all night
To keep her warm
And time is frozen (the story of, the story of)
The story of my life
I give her hope
I spend her love
Until she's broke
Inside
The story of my life (the story of, the story of)
Written on these walls are the colors that I can't change
Leave my heart open but it stays right here in its cage
I know that in the morning now I see us in the light upon a hill
Although I am broken, my heart is untamed, still
And I'll be gone, gone tonight
The fire beneath my feet is burning bright
The way that I been holding on so tight
With nothing in between
The story of my life
I take her home
I drive all night
To keep her warm
And time is frozen (the story of, the story of)
The story of my life
I give her hope
I spend her love
Until she's broke
Inside
The story of my life (the story of, the story of)
And I been waiting for this time to come around
But baby running after you is like chasing the clouds
The story of my life
I take her home
I drive all night
To keep her warm
And time is frozen
The story of my life
I give her hope (give her hope)
I spend her love
Until she's broke (until she's broke inside)
Inside
The story of my life (the story of, the story of)
The story of my life
The story of my life (the story of, the story of)
The story of my life…"
"Our fifth song," said Tsumugi through the applause, "Is by request. While we've been battling tons of evil freaks as the Nature Force wing of the Combined Forces, we've been gathering your tweets, and listed our top six most wanted songs to play. This is the No. 6 most tweeted request. It's called A Sky Full Of Stars." She played a few notes on her keyboard and did the lyrics.
"'Cause you're a sky, cause you're a sky full of stars
I'm gonna give you my heart
'Cause you're a sky, cause you're a sky full of stars
'Cause you light up the path
I don't care, go on and tear me apart
I don't care if you do
'Cause in a sky, cause in a sky full of stars
I think I saw you
'Cause you're a sky, cause you're a sky full of stars
I want to die in your arms, arms
'Cause you get lighter the more it gets dark
I'm going to give you my heart
And I don't care, go on and tear me apart
And I don't care if you do
'Cause in a sky, cause in a sky full of stars
I think I see you
I think I see you
Because you're a sky, you're a sky full of stars
Such a heavenly view
You're such a heavenly view…"
"Mugi-chan, everyone," said Yui, clapping as well as Mugi took a bow and wave. "This is the No. 5 most requested song on the lineup. This one is called Summer." A background orchestra played.
"When I met you in the summer
To my heartbeat sound
We fell in love
As the leaves turned brown
And we could be together baby
As long as skies are blue
You act so innocent now
But you lied so soon
When I met you in the summer
When I met you in the summer
To my heartbeat sound
We fell in love
As the leaves turned brown
And we could be together baby
As long as skies are blue
You act so innocent now
But you lied so soon
When I met you in the summer
Summer
When I met you in the summer
(Summer)
(Hey)
(La La)
(Hey)
Summer
(Summer)
(Hey)
(La La)
(Hey)…"
"Yui again on vocals," Ui said. "Good work, onee-chan."
"Heheh!"
"I guess it's my turn to sing. This is our No. 4 most-requested song from the tweets. This song is called 'Shower.'"
"I don't know, it's just something about ya
Got me feeling like I can't be without ya
Anytime someone mention your name
I be feeling as if I'm around ya
Ain't no words to describe you baby
All I know is that you take me high
Can you tell that you drive me crazy?
Cause I can't get you out my mind
Think of you when I'm going to bed
When I wake up think of you again
You are my homie, lover and friend
Exactly why
You light me up inside
Like the 4th of July
Whenever you're around
I always seem to smile
And people ask me how
Well you're the reason why
I'm dancing in the mirror and singing in the shower
La La Di, La La Da, La La Da
Singing in the shower
La La Di, La La Da, La La Da
Singing in the shower
All I want, all I need is your loving
Baby you make me hot like an oven
Since you came you know what I've discovered
Baby I don't need me another
No, no all I know (know)
Only you got me feeling so (so)
And you know that I got to have you
And I don't plan to let you go
Think of you when I'm going to bed
When I wake up think of you again
You are my homie, lover and friend
Exactly why
You light me up inside
Like the 4th of July
Whenever you're around
I always seem to smile
And people ask me how
Well you're the reason why
I'm dancing in the mirror and singing in the shower
La La Di, La La Da, La La Da
Singing in the shower
La La Di, La La Da, La La Da
Singing in the shower
There ain't no guarantee
But I'll take a chance on we
Baby let's take our time
(Singing in the shower)
And when the times get rough
There ain't no giving up
Cause it just feels so right
(Singing in the shower)
Don't care what others say
If I got you I'm straight
You bring my heart to life yeah
You light me up inside
Like the 4th of July
Whenever you're around
I always seem to smile
And people ask me how
Well you're the reason why
I'm dancing in the mirror and singing in the shower
La La Di, La La Da, La La Da (hey)
Singing in the shower
La La Di, La La Da, La La Da
You got me singing in the shower
La La Di, La La Da, La La Da
Singing in the shower
La La Di, La La Da, La La Da…"
"Ui-chan, everyone," Yui said as the crowd roared. "Our next song is our No. 3 most requested song off the tweets. This song is called 'Bailando.'" This time, it was Ui on the acoustic guitar, and Rose did some castanets.
"Yo te miro, se me corta la respiración
Cuanto tu me miras se me sube el corazón (me palpita lento el corazón)
Y en silencio tu mirada dice mil palabras
La noche en la que te suplico que no salga el sol
(Bailando, bailando, bailando, bailando)
Tu cuerpo y el mio llenando el vacío
Subiendo y bajando (subiendo y bajando)
(Bailando, bailando, bailando, bailando)
Ese fuego por dentro me esta enloqueciendo
Me va saturando
Con tu física y tu química también tu anatomía
La cerveza y el tequila y tu boca con la mía
Ya no puedo mas (ya no puedo mas) Ya no puedo mas (ya no puedo mas)
Con esta melodía, tu color, tu fantasía
Con tu filosofía mi cabeza esta vacía
Y ya no puedo mas (ya no puedo mas)
Ya no puedo mas (ya no puedo mas)
Yo quiero estar contigo, vivir contigo
Bailar contigo, tener contigo
Una noche loca (una noche loca)
Ay besar tu boca (y besar tu boca)
Yo quiero estar contigo, vivir contigo
Bailar contigo, tener contigo una noche loca
Con tremenda loca (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Tu me miras y me llevas a otra dimensión (estoy en otra dimensión)
Tu latidos aceleran a mi corazón
(Tu latidos aceleran a mi corazón)
Que ironía del destino no poder tocarte
Abrazarte y sentir la magia de tu olor
(Bailando, bailando, bailando, bailando)
Tu cuerpo y el mio llenando el vacío
Subiendo y bajando (subiendo y bajando)
(Bailando, bailando, bailando, bailando)
Ese fuego por dentro me esta enloqueciendo
Me va saturando
Con tu física y tu química también tu anatomía
La cerveza y el tequila y tu boca con la mía
Ya no puedo mas (ya no puedo mas)
Ya no puedo mas (ya no puedo mas)
Con esta melodía, tu color, tu fantasía
Con tu filosofía mi cabeza esta vacía
Y ya no puedo mas (ya no puedo mas)
Ya no puedo mas (ya no puedo mas)
Yo quiero estar contigo, vivir contigo
Bailar contigo, tener contigo
Una noche loca (una noche loca)
Ay besar tu boca (y besar tu boca)
Yo quiero estar contigo, vivir contigo
Bailar contigo, tener contigo una noche loca
Con tremenda loca
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh bailando amor
Bailando amor, es que se me va el dolor…"
"This next song," said Ritsu said, "can I sing this one?"
"Yes, you may!" replied the rest of the band in chorus.
"Woo hoo! My turn. All right, this song is called Blue Moon."
"I'm so tired of being alone
These penitent walls are all I've known
Songbird calling across the water
Inside my silent asylum
Oh don't leave me on my own
Left me standing all alone
Cut me down to size so I can fit inside
Lies that will divide us both in time
See the turncoat on his knees
A vagabond that no one sees
When a moon is throwing shadows
You can't save the ones you've caught in battle
Oh don't leave me on my own
Left me standing all alone
Cut me down to size so I can fit inside
Lies you try to hide behind your eyes
Don't leave me on my own
Don't leave me on my own
So cut me down to size so I can fit inside
Lies that will divide us both in time…"
"That was our No. 2 requested song, by the way," said Ritsu. "Thank you." Applause.
"And now, for the No. 1 song requested via the tweets…it's…we're actually surprised by this selection. Let's have you listen to it," Yui said. "Ready, girls?"
"Right!" they all said.
Yui rubbed her hands and pointed to Mugi, who got the song started.
"It might seem crazy what I'm about to say
Sunshine she's here, you can take a break
I'm a hot air balloon that could go to space
With the air, like I don't care baby by the way
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you know what happiness is to you
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do
Here come bad news talking this and that, yeah,
well, give me all you got, and don't hold back, yeah,
well, I should probably warn you I'll be just fine, yeah,
no offense to you, don't waste your time
Here's why
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you know what happiness is to you
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do
Hey, come on
(happy)
bring me down
can't nothing bring me down
my level's too high
bring me down
can't nothing bring me down
i said (let me tell you now)
bring me down
can't nothing bring me down
my level's too high
bring me down
can't nothing bring me down
i said
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you know what happiness is to you
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you know what happiness is to you
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do
Hey, come on
Bring me down… can't nothing…
Bring me down… my level's too high
Bring me down… can't nothing…
Bring me down, I said (let me tell you now)
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you know what happiness is to you
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you know what happiness is to you
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do
come on…"
Yui flashed a thumbs-up. "We'll be right back. In the meantime, here's video of our fans from around the world!" The crowd gave a standing ovation as they took a Gatorade back while a 10-min montage of videos of HTT fans was displayed. Afterwards, the girls were back. "Okay, we're back for more of your favorites! This one is a favorite of ours. It's called 'Counting Stars.'"
Yui got off the guitar and elected to just use the microphone while the others played. She was on lead vocal for this one. A montage of anime scenes from the past 12 months were playing.
"Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But, baby I been, I've been praying hard
Said no more counting dollars, we'll be counting stars
Yeah, we'll be counting stars
I see this life like a swinging vine,
Swing my heart across the line
In my face is flashing signs,
Seek it out and ye shall find.
Old but I'm not that old
Young but I'm not that bold
And I don't think the world is sold
I'm just doing what we're told
I feel something so right I'm doing the wrong thing
And I feel something so wrong, we're doing the right thing
I could lie couldn't I, couldn't I?
Every thing that kills me makes me feel alive.
Lately I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But, baby I been, I've been praying hard
Said no more counting dollars, we'll be counting stars
Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But, baby I been, I've been praying hard
Said no more counting dollars, we'll be counting stars
Baby. I feel her love and
I feel it burn down this river every time
Hope is our four-letter word make that money watch it burn
Old but, I'm not that old
Young, but I'm not that bold
And I don't think the world is sold
I'm just doing what we're told
And I feel something so wrong, we're doing the right thing
I could lie couldn't I, couldn't I?
Everything that drowns me makes me wanna fly
Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But, baby I been, I've been praying hard
Said no more counting dollars, we'll be counting stars
Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But, baby I been, I've been praying hard
Said no more counting dollars, we'll be, we'll be counting stars
Oh, take that money watch it burn,
Sing in the river the lessons I learned
Take that money watch it burn,
Sing in the river the lessons I learned
Take that money watch it burn,
Sing in the river the lessons I learned
Take that money watch it burn,
Sing in the river the lessons I learned
Everything that kills me makes me feel alive
Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But, baby I been, I've been praying hard
Said no more counting dollars, we'll be counting stars
Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But, baby I been, I've been praying hard
Said no more counting dollars, we'll be counting stars
Take that money watch it burn,
Sing in the river the lessons I learned
Take that money watch it burn,
Sing in the river the lessons I learned
Take that money watch it burn,
Sing in the river the lessons I learned
Take that money watch it burn,
Sing in the river the lessons I learned…"
"Thank you!" Yui said. "Now, our resident Yamato is going to take the mike and sing this next song." Azusa put away Muttan for this number. "It's called Wake Me Up." Yui was playing her acoustic guitar again for this piece.
"Feeling my way through the darkness
Guided by a beating heart
I can't tell where the journey will end
But I know where to start
They tell me I'm too young to understand
They say I'm caught up in a dream
Life will pass me by if I don't open up my eyes
Well that's fine by me
So wake me up when it's all over
When I'm wiser and I'm older
All this time I was finding myself
And I didn't know I was lost
So wake me up when it's all over
When I'm wiser and I'm older
All this time I was finding myself
And I didn't know I was lost
I tried carrying the weight of the world
But I only have two hands
I hope I get the chance to travel the world
But I don't have any plans
Wish that I could stay forever this young
Not afraid to close my eyes
Life's a game made for everyone
And love is the prize
So wake me up when it's all over
When I'm wiser and I'm older
All this time I was finding myself
And I didn't know I was lost
So wake me up when it's all over
When I'm wiser and I'm older
All this time I was finding myself
And I didn't know I was lost
I didn't know I was lost
I didn't know I was lost
I didn't know I was lost
I didn't know
I didn't know
I didn't know…"
The number finished with Azusa fainting into Yui's arms. "This number," Yui said, putting on an Admiral hat and coat, "is dedicated to my sweet Azunyan." She princess-carried her on a chair and caressed her face before kissing her, eliciting massive nosebleeds and roars from the male fans. "This song," she said, putting a finger through her pursed lips, "is called 'All Of Me.'" With a smug, naughty smile, Yui snapped her fingers and Mugi played her piano while Ui helped out with the synthesizers. On the screen, anime love scenes from the past 12 months were playing.
"What would I do without your smart mouth
Drawing me in, and you kicking me out
You got my head spinning, no kidding, I can't pin you down
What's going on in that beautiful mind
I'm on your magical mystery ride
And I'm so dizzy, don't know what hit me, but I'll be alright
My head's underwater
But I'm breathing fine
You're crazy and I'm out of my mind
'Cause all of me
Loves all of you
Love your curves and all your edges
All your perfect imperfections
Give your all to me
I'll give my all to you
You're my end and my beginning
Even when I lose I'm winning
Cause I give you all of me
And you give me all of you, oh
How many times do I have to tell you
Even when you're crying you're beautiful too
The world is beating you down, I'm around through every mood
You're my downfall, you're my muse
My worst distraction, my rhythm and blues
I can't stop singing, it's ringing in my head for you
My head's underwater
But I'm breathing fine
You're crazy and I'm out of my mind
'Cause all of me
Loves all of you
Love your curves and all your edges
All your perfect imperfections
Give your all to me
I'll give my all to you
You're my end and my beginning
Even when I lose I'm winning
Cause I give you all of me
And you give me all of you, oh
Give me all of you, oh oh
Cards on the table, we're both showing hearts
Risking it all though it's hard
Cause all of me
Loves all of you
Love your curves and all your edges
All your perfect imperfections
Give your all to me
I'll give my all to you
You're my end and my beginning
Even when I lose I'm winning
Cause I give you all of me
And you give me all of you
I give you all of me
And you give me all, of you, oh oh oh…"
As Yui and Azusa shared a long, deep kiss, Ritsu went to both of them and gave them headbumps. "On with the show," she deadpanned. The two of them went back to their places.
Mio gave Ritsu a headbump as well. "Yeah, on with the show."
"You're one to talk!"
"And you're doing this next song."
"This song is called 'Maps.'" Ritsu added. Another headbump. "Ow, Mio~~~~~!"
"I miss the taste of a sweeter life
I miss the conversation
I'm searching for a song tonight
I'm changing all of the stations
I like to think that we had it all
We drew a map to a better place
But on that road I took a fall
Oh baby why did you run away?
I was there for you
In your darkest times
I was there for you
In your darkest nights
But I wonder where were you
When I was at my worst
Down on my knees
And you said you had my back
So I wonder where were you
All the roads you took came back to me
So I'm following the map that leads to you
The map that leads to you
Ain't nothing I can do
The map that leads to you
Following, following, following to you
The map that leads to you
Ain't nothing I can do
The map that leads to you
Following, following, following
I hear your voice in my sleep at night
Hard to resist temptation
'Cause all these strangers come over me
Now I can't get over you
No I just can't get over you
I was there for you
In your darkest times
I was there for you
In your darkest nights
But I wonder where were you
When I was at my worst
Down on my knees
And you said you had my back
So I wonder where were you
All the roads you took came back to me
So I'm following the map that leads to you
The map that leads to you
Ain't nothing I can do
The map that leads to you
Following, following, following to you
The map that leads to you
Ain't nothing I can do
The map that leads to you
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Yeah yeah yeah
Oh oh
Oh I was there for you
Oh In you darkest times
Oh I was there for you
Oh In your darkest nights
Oh I was there for you
Oh In you darkest times
Oh I was there for you
Oh In your darkest nights
But I wonder where were you
When I was at my worst
Down on my knees
And you said you had my back
So I wonder where were you
All the roads you took came back to me
So I'm following the map that leads to you
The map that leads to you
Ain't nothing I can do
The map that leads to you
Following, following, following to you
The map that leads to you
Ain't nothing I can do
The map that leads to you
Following, following, following…"
"We just had a wedding a few days ago," said Azusa, "and this song is dedicated to Naruto and his new newlyweds. To sing 'Rude,' here is Reina Thompson."
"Thank you," Reina said, taking the microphone. Ritsu got the number started.
"Saturday morning jumped out of bed and put on my best suit
Got in my car and raced like a jet, all the way to you
Knocked on your door with heart in my hand
To ask you a question
'Cause I know that you're an old fashioned man yeah yeah
'Can I have your daughter for the rest of my life? Say yes, say yes
'Cause I need to know
You say I'll never get your blessing till the day I die
Tough luck my friend but the answer is no!
Why you gotta be so rude?
Don't you know I'm human too
Why you gotta be so rude
I'm gonna marry her anyway
Marry that girl
Marry her anyway
Marry that girl
Yeah no matter what you say
Marry that girl
And we'll be a family
Why you gotta be so rude
I hate to do this, you leave no choice
Can't live without her
Love me or hate me we will be boys
Standing at that alter
Or we will run away
To another galaxy you know
You know she's in love with me
She will go anywhere I go
Can I have your daughter for the rest of my life? Say yes, say yes
'Cause I need to know
You say I'll never get your blessing till the day I die
Tough luck my friend cause the answer's still no!
Why you gotta be so rude?
Don't you know I'm human too
Why you gotta be so rude
I'm gonna marry her anyway
Marry that girl
Marry her anyway
Marry that girl
No matter what you say
Marry that girl
And we'll be a family
Why you gotta be so rude?
Can I have your daughter for the rest of my life? Say yes, say yes
'Cause I need to know
You say I'll never get your blessing till the day I die
Tough luck my friend but no still means no!
Why you gotta be so rude?
Don't you know I'm human too
Why you gotta be so rude
I'm gonna marry her anyway
Marry that girl
Marry her anyway
Marry that girl
No matter what you say
Marry that girl
And we'll be a family
Why you gotta be so rude?
Why you gotta be so rude?
Why you gotta be so rude?"
"Reina Thompson, ladies and gentlemen," Yui said as Reina took a bow before returning to her station. "Our next number is our 16th of 20 numbers for you this evening. It's evening, so here's this song. Clap your hands!" They all did, while some waved their glowsticks.
"Hey, once upon a younger year
When all our shadows disappeared
The animals inside came out to play
Hey, when face to face with all our fears
Learned our lessons through the tears
Made memories we knew would never fade
One day my father—he told me,
"Son, don't let it slip away"
He took me in his arms, I heard him say,
"When you get older
Your wild heart will live for younger days
Think of me if ever you're afraid."
He said, "One day you'll leave this world behind
So live a life you will remember."
My father told me when I was just a child
These are the nights that never die
My father told me
When thunder clouds start pouring down
Light a fire they can't put out
Carve your name into those shining stars
He said, "Go venture far beyond the shores.
Don't forsake this life of yours.
I'll guide you home no matter where you are."
One day my father—he told me,
"Son, don't let it slip away."
When I was just a kid I heard him say,
"When you get older
Your wild heart will live for younger days
Think of me if ever you're afraid."
He said, "One day you'll leave this world behind
So live a life you will remember."
My father told me when I was just a child
These are the nights that never die
My father told me
These are the nights that never die
My father told me
My father told me…"
"Again, we want to thank you all for coming to our concert. We're gonna close this with four of our favorite numbers," Mio said. "This song is called 'My Love Is A Stapler.'"
"Why, what is it?
On a night when you're on my mind
I'll try writing down
My thoughts for you on some stationery
Perhaps
It just might be a whim
Yet even so, only the sheets
Increase in number
If only there was
A formula for calculating the probability of love
Sparkling and shining wishes
And messy and tiresome worries-
That's right, I'll staple them together with a stapler
Only the beginning felt light
While I wasn't aware, it got thick
And somehow the staple won't go through anymore
Lala see you tomorrow
What shall I do?
Rereading it is embarrassing
Despite that I wrote
This and that on the stationery
If all of my feelings
Go to waste
Then somehow my chest will ache
So shall I keep them?
For expressing my current feelings
I'll search for words that aren't even in dictionaries
Whether it's a plan that makes me excited
Or a development that drags on too much
I'll staple them all together with a stapler
Recalling today's events
My heart always feels a squeeze
And since I no longer have staples, I've got to go buy some
Lala see you tomorrow
Sparkling and shining wishes
And messy and tiresome worries-
That's right, I'll staple them together with a stapler
Only the beginning felt light
While I wasn't aware, it got thick
And somehow the staple won't go through anymore
Lala see you tomorrow…"
"Yui on vocals," Mugi said as Yui flashed a smug thumbs-up. "Our next number is one dedicated to Azusa. It's called 'I Touched An Angel!'"
"Hey, if we name and preserve
Fragments of our memories,
Our "treasure" will be perfect.
Yes, we spent every heartbeat-colored day
As if our hearts
were filling to capacity.
We got used to the uniforms and the indoor shoes,
And the scribbles on the whiteboard.
We wonder if we have to be prepared
When we enter tomorrow.
But you know, we were able to meet a wonderful angel!
Graduation is not the end
Because we'll be friends even after.
Photos of us together,
Our matching key chains,
They'll shine forever.
Thank you for always smiling.
Hey, even the cherry blossom trees
Look like they've gotten a little taller
But at such a slow speed we can't perceive.
We're sure you were looking at that sky.
There were many things we failed
But even so we were able to walk until the end.
In the corridors after school,
The feathers of music gently overflowed
Until they pile up softly and lightly.
If only we'd be able to stay like this.
But you know, we touched a lovable angel.
The place where we want to say "Hi,"
Will never change.
The texts in the inbox,
The things circled on the calender,
You gave us extraordinary dreams and encounters.
Thank you for the music.
The station platform, the road along the river bed,
Even if we are separated, look at the same sky
And let's sing in unison!
But you know, we were able to meet a wonderful angel!
Graduation is not the end
Because we'll be friends even after.
If you say "I really love you"
We'll say in return "We really, really love you!"
We won't leave you behind.
We'll always be together for eternity."
"Here's another favorite of ours, and our time with you tonight is winding down," Yui said. "Hey we have an afterparty we need to head to! Isn't that right, girls?"
"YEAH!" they all said, fists in the air.
"See what I mean?" Laughter. "Mio-chan."
"Yeeeeeeees?" she asked.
"Don't Say Lazy."
A nod. And drums from Ritsu.
"Please don't say you are "lazy"
Because you're actually crazy.
Just like how the swans
Kick their legs out of sight.
Faithfully obeying my instincts, I accept being tossed around.
My future is promising,
That's why I take rests sometimes.
With these eyes I'll confirm
My destination and mark it on the map.
If there's a shortcut, that's the best route.
If I had wings to skip over things, that would also be great.
Crap, I broke a nail! I fixed it with glue.
Somehow, that's enough to give me a sense of achievement.
The most important thing is to love yourself.
If you don't love yourself, then you can't love anyone else.
Please don't say you are "lazy"
Because you're actually crazy.
Just like how capable hawks
Hide their picks out of sight.
I try to use my imagination, but reality is a bitch.
I'm midway to development,
That's why I suddenly get out of pitch sometimes.
It's just not reflected in those eyes,
But my willpower breaks out of the meter.
To dream with all of my energy,
I sleep with all of my energy.
I lost a little weight, and I enthusiastically eat.
With only that much, why do I feel defeated.
I immediately lower my goal.
I'm flexible and I adapt, so my dance will win.
Please don't say you are "lazy"
Because you're actually crazy.
Just like how peacocks
Charm at the moment they show their beauty.
My entire body works hard to become a slim beauty.
Temptation comes often,
That's why my will breaks down.
Crap, can it be the Red Point? No, I barely cleared it.
With just that, I feel like I can do anything.
The most important thing is to appreciate yourself.
If you can't forgive yourself, then others can't, either.
Please don't say you are "lazy"
Because you're actually crazy.
Just like how swans
Kick their legs out of sight.
Faithfully obeying my instincts, I accept being tossed around.
My future is promising,
That's why I take breaks sometimes."
-OOO-
"This is it, our final number," said Yui. "This is called No, Thank You!" Mugi, as always, led the others on with the hook.
"We jostle each other around the whiteboard
Making graffiti of our free wishes
Even if the after school chime echoes in the setting sun
You can't diss the power to dream, unfortunately
Let's sing with a louder, louder, louder voice
Carry hope on your lips
Every time when you release words, they turn into light
They're a piece of us
I don't need memories
Because I firmly and deeply love "now"
Getting immersed in my memories is a sweet, adult-like luxury
But not yet…I want to hold back from it
Drawing wildly with a marker in the notebook of my heart
It only has points about how I feel like crying when I get pushed
When I'm with everyone, pain and joy
stick in me with an infinite reverb, how strange
Let's fly always, always, always to the yonder
Our ambition can't wait for the countdown in the tailwind
Every time when I mark the beats, they turn platinum
They're our wings
I don't need promises
Because no one can live besides "now"
Desiring promises is an innocent, child-like frailty
I've already long since…graduated from it
Forever, at any place, I'll certainly keep listening
Even though I don't even need eternity, why can't I seem to lose it?
Our Splendid Songs
Let's sing more, more, more, even if our voices grow hoarse
Praise this moment with your lips
Having maps with the same routes, we were able to encounter each other
It's our bond
NO, Thank You! I don't need memories
Because I firmly and deeply love "now"
Getting immersed in my memories is a sweet, adult-like luxury
But not yet…I want to hold back from it."
-OOO-
"Thank you!" Yui said. "But wait!"
"What?" the others asked.
"We forgot to play our official song!"
"What is it?" they asked.
A pause. "FUWA FUWA TIME!"
"YEAAAAHHHH!"
"Everyone! Clap your hands!" They all did. "Ricchan!"
"Yeah!"
"1, 2, 1, 2, 3!" Yui got the house rocking as she took the lyrics.
"When I look at you my heart always goes thump thump
Like a marshmallow my swaying feelings are light and fluffy
Even though I'm continuously looking at your diligent profile
You don't notice
Even if it's just a dream I can close the distance between the two of us
O God please
Give me Dream Time just between the two of us
Holding my favorite bunny I go to sleep again tonight
Light and fluffy time, Light and fluffy time, Light and fluffy time
Impulsively my heart throbs painfully again today
Reading too much into your dry smile I Overheat!
Someday your serious face that I witnessed before
Will come floating along even if I close me eyes
Because it's okay in a dream I want Sweet time between just the two of us
O God why
Is it painful to fall head over heels in love during Dream night
If I take out my precious teddy bear I wonder if I will be fine tonight?
If I show a little courage
And talk naturally
I wonder if anything will change
I feel like that but…
(But that's the hardest part
How do I find a chance to talk
Y'know by the time I think about what to say it's completely unnatural
Oh geez, no! Time to sleep, sleep, sleep~!)
O God please
Just this once please give me Miracle time
If I could say it smoothly, afterward…something or another will change
Light and fluffy time, Light and fluffy time, Light and fluffy time…"
The fireworks went off as the band took one final curtain call, the band in tears of joy as they said farewell to the fans.
"Nice show, everyone," said Spike at the afterparty as the band entered the hotel conference next to the Pokemon Stadium. "I was watching the concert through closed circuit TV and you guys were really great. I see some fans still taking selfies from all the confetti playing down."
"I think we have energy for one more song to play at this afterparty," said Ui. "But just for singing."
"I still brought this," said Sara, holding up her trumpet.
"Everyone!" Spike said, "HTT will sing a song for us."
"What you do want us to sing?" asked Mio.
"Hmmm…how about 'Safe And Sound'?"
Sara looked at her trumpet and flashed a thumbs up. The others nodded. The girls took to the stage and sang while Sara played the hook on her trumpet. Even the afterparty was pumping with power and enthusiasm.
"I could lift you up
I could show you what you wanna see
And take you where you wanna be
You could be my luck
Even if the sky is falling down
I know that we'll be safe and sound
We're safe and sound
I could fill your cup
You know my river won't evaporate
This world we still appreciate
You could be my luck
Even in a hurricane of frowns
I know that we'll be safe and sound
Safe and sound
We're safe and sound
Safe and sound
We're safe and sound
Hold your ground
We're safe and sound
Safe and sound
I could show you love
In a tidal wave of mystery
You'll still be standing next to me
You could be my luck
Even if we're six feet underground
I know that we'll be safe and sound
We're safe and sound
Safe and sound
Safe and sound
Hold your ground
Safe and sound
I could lift you up
I could show you what you wanna see
And take you where you wanna be
You could be my luck
Even if the sky is falling down
I know that we'll be safe and sound
I could lift you up
I could show you what you wanna see
And take you where you wanna be
You could be my luck
Even if the sky is falling down
I know that we'll be safe and sound
We're safe and sound
We're safe and sound
We're safe and sound
We're safe and sound
Safe and sound
We're safe and sound
Safe and sound
We're safe and sound
Hold your ground
We're safe and sound
Safe and sound
We're safe and sound…"
"Spike take a letter," Ash said as the girls got off the stage and chatted with some press members while eating up at the buffet.
"I'm ready Ash," Spike said.
"Dear Princess Celestia,
We've taken care of a lot of enemies, Mio got payback for some wrongs done to her, Naruto is married, and we had another concert. We are sending you a DVD of all the highlights, which also includes a long and grueling battle against me and Drake. I won't spoil much. I'll let you see it for yourself. Thanks for supporting us through all of this, and we'll see you down the road!
Signed,
Ash Ketchum."
"And done," Spike said sending it to Princess Celestia.
"Our heroes are on a roll and could be looking to rip it up in Johto and other places in the Pokemon universe. Meanwhile, Xandred and his minions will need a new battle plan after their efforts to attack Equestria were held back. Tune in to the next exciting episode of…Poke-ON!" exclaimed the narrator.
Nodoka and Kohei were sleeping, already too tired from lovemaking.
"Um…is anybody listening to me? Well, [bleep]."
END CHAPTER 53
