Poke-ON!
Chapter 55:
Farewell, Pride!
At Nodoka Manabe's house, Kohei Uchimura was away to a gymnastics meet, while Nodoka was busy preparing food for dinner. She noticed the clock on the watch and began to start the DVR. In the living room, the next episode of Poke-ON! was playing. It was May 7, 2015.
In the Johto Region Music Room, the members of Hokago Tea Time were talking about their adventure so far and their past experiences.
"So much has happened." said Yui Hirasawa.
"Don't we know it," Azusa Nakano said.
"And who would've thought that Ritsu pressing the panic button would set this adventure into motion," Mio Akiyama spoke.
"Yep," Ritsu Tainaka said.
"And we became Pokemon Trainers and gained four new band members," Yui's sister Ui said.
Reina Thompson and her sisters Rita, Rose and Sara blushed.
"Look at our wedding pictures!" said Pinkie Pie.
"And our wedding dresses," Rarity said.
"You was so beautiful in that!" gushed Sawako Yamanaka.
"Thank you very much," Rarity smiled.
"We did some really crazy stuff lately," Tsumugi Kotobuki said.
"I say after we take on Johto we head back to our world and tour the USA," Ritsu said.
"And then the World," Rose said.
"Baby steps rookie!" said Ritsu.
"Then we tour Canada," Rose suggested, "Better?"
"Yep." said Ritsu.
"So what's our first stop?" Yui asked.
"We find my first badge," said Ash.
"After we visit our folks," Sara said.
"They live here?" asked Yui.
"Well my Parents do," Erza said, "I didn't tell you this but Reina, Rita, Rose, Sara and Drake's father is my Mom's elder brother."
"I do hope to meet them," said Rarity.
"You will someday," Rita said.
"Well let's get going." said Ash.
"To Violet City," Ritsu said.
"Let's ride!" said Yui as she and Azusa got on Twilight.
The others got on the backs of their pony partners as they took off for Violet City.
The Team Rocket Trio was right behind them.
"This is gonna be so cool," Meowth said, "IF we can swipe all their pokemon we'll get a big promotion."
"We'll be rich!" cheered James.
"Let's get them," Jessie said.
"YEAH!" cheered her 2 cohorts before they sped up.
The trio followed the heroes all the way to Cherrygrove City.
"Nice place," said Azusa as they arrived.
"That's Cherrygrove City for you," Erza Thompson said, "I've been all over the Johto Region."
"IT'S HOKAGO TEA TIME!"
"Time to run," Lucy Thompson said. The gang made a break for it.
Just when they got near the Pokémon Center the fan mob surrounded them on all sides. "PLEASE HAVE MERCY!" Yui begged.
"Just don't rip off our clothes," Mio cried.
"Discord! If you can hear me please help!" panicked Fluttershy. Right on cue, the group vanished.
"You rang my dear friend?" asked Discord.
"Thank god you're here Discord," Mirajane said, "The Fan mobs are getting smarter."
"Hmm, hmm, yes and they make some amazing chaos!" cheered Discord. "You know, I wouldn't leave my friends hanging like this. Would you mind if I mess with the fan mob a bit?"
"Not at all," Rainbow said.
"OHHHHHH GOOODY!" cheered Discord before making a TV appear. "With this, kids, you can watch the fun. Be right baaaaack!" And with that, he disappeared.
"Now this is gonna be good," Erza said.
Soon the TV turned on. The gang saw that Discord was doing a good job messing with the fan mob. "Y'know…for once I'm glad to actually see him work." said Applejack.
"I had no idea he could make somebody's arms go like that," Lucy said.
"How true," Comet said.
"I think the fan mob is running away," Fluttershy said, "Some of the females in the group even peed themselves."
"Now that's a true work of art," said Discord appearing.
"You sir are a good artist," Natsu said.
"Why thank you, good sir."
"Let's just continue," Georgia said.
"I shall take you to the gym myself!" said Discord before working his magic.
"Lead the way," Ursula said.
Discord went to work. The group then found themselves in Violet City. "I also made sure I got your things," said Discord.
"Thank you very much," Sara said.
Fluttershy hugged Discord.
"Now I'm glad Discord is on our side," Rarity said.
"Let's go to the gym," Ash said.
"One at a time though," Azusa said.
"Ladies first," Said Yui.
"Good luck Yui," Lucy said, "You're gonna need it."
"Thanks!" Yui went with Charger to the Gym.
"Look at the tactics she's using," said Azusa, watching Yui utilize the basic attacks to eliminate the opponent's Pokemon. By this point, Yui took part in enough battles that she was a prohibitive favorite. And the gym leader, Falkner, had not seen as strong an opponent as the flagship face of Hokago Tea Time. This was a mismatch.
"The winner is Yui Hirasawa of New Bark Town!" exclaimed the referee.
"15 minutes," said Sara on her stopwatch. "New record."
"Here is your Zephyr Badge," Falkner said, handing Yui her badge, to go with a handshake.
"YEAH! I got a Zephyr Badge!" Yui exclaimed.
"PIKACHUUUUU!" exclaimed Charger to the roar of the crowd.
"So what are we supposed to do while Yui's at the Gym?" Rarity asked, "Considering she has Charger it should be an easy walk in the park for her."
"Plan our concert," said Mio.
"And invite Ares to attend," Fluttershy said.
"Someone call?" asked Aries appearing.
"The Greek Divine of War himself?" gasped Discord before shaking his hand. "I am such a fan! You have made great chaos with your wars over the years!"
"It's nice to know that I'm revered even in other dimensions," Ares said with a chuckle. "However if you want to talk about Chaos go see Eris. The Goddess of Chaos and Disorder."
"Maybe I should make a human form of my own so we can date!" gasped Discord. "Does she have any views on what she likes?" A note. Discord then transformed.
"Go enjoy your date Discord," Fluttershy said.
The later gym battles saw more of the same. Falkner was not used to seeing opponents as strong as this and even though he tried to counter, the girls of Hokago Tea Time were there to kick Falkner's teeth in and receive their Zephyr Badges.
"That was quick," Rita said as she and the rest of Hokago Tea Time now had Zephyr Badges.
"Yep!" said Yui. "OUR FIRST JOHTO VICTORY!"
"PI-PIKACHU!" exclaimed Charger.
"Now let's put on a concert," Pinkie Suggested.
"Synergy find a place to set up!" said Mio.
"Right away," Synergy said.
"Mio can I have a word with you?" Reina asked, "Alone?"
"Sure," said Mio.
In Mio and Reina's room in the Pokemon Center, they talked. "So Mio I know this is gonna be embarrassing but what can you tell me about the first time you performed on Stage?" Reina asked. Mio told the story. "So let me see if I got this right you tripped and everyone saw your blue and white stripped panties?" Mio nodded. "It could've been worse."
"Yeah." said Mio.
"You could've worn a thong or peed yourself."
"EEEKKKK!"
"Oh right I guess the latter already happened to you and it was posted all over the internet," Reina said sheepishly.
"Yeah."
"Tell you what Mio. How about you and I have some fun. I know a nice quiet spot close to New Bark Town."
"Ok," Mio said. Reina led the way to a nice quiet place in New Bark Town.
"So tell me Mugi how does a rich girl like you end up going to a public school?" Rita asked as she and Mugi were bonding over southern food. Mugi told the story. "Who would've thought? As for me, I don't act like I'm an heiress."
"NANI!" gasped Mugi.
"What? Didn't I mention that my mom comes from a long line of wealthy and powerful mages?"
"THIS PLACE HAS MAGIC?"
"We are the Samurai Rangers did you forget that? But most of the Magic dried up centuries ago. When the Ponies came to this world they reintroduced magic."
"DUH!" said Pinkie Pie appearing.
"GAH!" Rita screamed, "Pinkie you nearly made me pee myself."
"Welcome to my world," sighed Mugi.
"Perhaps I should talk my sisters and I into taking a page from Mio's book," Rita said.
"Which is?" asked Pinkie.
"We let the audience see our panties after the concert."
"Are you crazy?" Mugi asked.
"What's wrong that idea?"
"We're a musical group, not a strip show!"
"I'm sorry. I just wanted to find a way to help the people forget about the embarrassment that Mio's suffered constantly from our enemies."
"We'll do an undersea show in our bikinis."
Rita smiled. "Now that's an idea. In our ranger colors and striped I hope?"
"Yep."
"But for now how about we go to the spa and bond," Rita said getting close to Mugi.
Pinkie Pie babbled. "In an interview with Showtime's Jim Gray, Floyd Mayweather said he's changed his mind about a rematch with Manny Pacquiao and called him a "coward" and a "sore loser," according to Lance Pugmire of the Los Angeles Times. Mayweather defeated Pacquiao by unanimous decision in their long-awaited May 2 fight in Las Vegas. He confirmed he sent a text to ESPN's Stephen A. Smith earlier this week that said he would be willing to give Pacquiao a rematch. "Did I text Stephen A. Smith and say I will fight him again? Yeah, but I change my mind," said Mayweather. "At this particular time, no, because he's a sore loser and he's a coward ... If you lost, accept the loss and say, 'Mayweather, you were the better fighter.'""
Rita used some symbol power to create an all you can eat dessert buffet for Pinkie in the room next door.
"CHOW TIME!" squealed Pinkie before running to eat.
"Just so you know….Sara's desserts are better," Rita said to Mugi one Pinkie was out of range, "I have to use Symbol power just to make a decent desert."
"What can you make?" asked Mugi.
"I do lunch but my favorite is southern food," Rita said, "Didn't you get a taste of my cooking during our trip through Kanto and the Orange Islands?"
"Just reminding the readers," said Mugi, breaking the 4th wall by pointing to a graphic that said, "Sara's desserts are better."
"Then let's give them something to look at," Rita smirked also breaking the 4th wall.
"Huh?"
Rita used symbol power to take herself and Mugi to her bedroom in the Music room.
"Oh really?' asked Mugi before stripping.
Rita watched as Mugi preformed a strip tease.
"You like?" she purred.
"I love it," Rita smiled, "As much as I love you."
Mugi pulled her in for a kiss.
Rita returned the kiss before she began fingering Mugi's crotch.
"Not your turn yet!" purred Mugi before undressing her.
"Aww," Rita playfully pouted as Mugi stripped her naked.
Once done Mugi worked on her breasts.
Rita moaned as Mugi was fondling her breasts.
"It's been a while since I had some of your yummy milk." said Mugi before sucking each breast.
"Ease up you little vamp," Rita purred.
"Oh I'm just getting started." said Mugi before going down.
Mugi then worked her way to Rita's pussy and began sucking on it like she sucked on her breasts.
'Let's see if she can beat her last record.' Rita thought.
"Mmmmmmm…" Mugi was busy chomping at her flower incessantly with reckless abandon.
"Ohhh, haaah, haaaah," Rita orgasmed, her love gushing out as it took her two minutes to reach her sexual high.
'Looks like Rita's better at this than I thought,' Mugi thought as Rita squirted on her.
"What a rush!" panted Rita.
"You beat your own personal best," Mugi replied, "Now it's time for you to do me."
"Gladly!" said Rita before going to work on her.
Rita began sucking on Mugi's breasts.
"For a rich girl your milk tastes good," Rita said suckling on Mugi's breasts.
"Thanks!" moaned Mugi.
"You're welcome," Rita smiled licking her way down to Mugi's pussy and sucking on it.
"Oh man!" cried Mugi gripping the sheets.
"Mmmmm, haaaah, haaaah…" Rita took just under two minutes to bit at her flower and case Mugi's love to flow out. 'Prprprprprprprprrprprprrpprprrpr…"
"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Mugi squirted all over Rita. "What a tongue!"
"I can say the same about yours," Rita replied.
Mugi then put on a double strap-on.
"Getting kinky huh?" Rita smirked.
"You bet. Top or bottom?"
"Top."
"Ok." said Mugi laying down. "Ready to ride?"
"I'm ready," Rita said, "I'm gonna ride you like a Ponyta."
"Bring it," Mugi said, her arms up as Rita rode on her. "Haaah, haaaaah, haaaaah, ohhhh, oh, oh, ohhhh, haaah…"
"This is unreal, it's like I'm….haaaah….gliding on a….ohhhh, haaaah, ohhh," Rita moaned, grinding up and down as the two of them held each other's hands. "HYAAAAAAAAAAH!" Rita unloaded as they both let out a release.
"What a ride!" panted Mugi.
"I'm glad you liked it."
"My turn." said Mugi fixing it so Rita's on her hands and knees.
"Give it to me Mugi," Rita begged, "Give it to me please."
"As you wish!" she said going in.
"Ahhhh, haaaah, hyaaaaah, ohhhhh, OHHHHHHHH!' Rita was getting torn apart out of love as she lost her entire surroundings while being ravaged. "HYAAAAAAAAH!" exclaimed Rita, meowing like a cat as all of her remaining love drained out. "Wow!"
"You said it," Mugi said, "Let's just cuddle till it's time for the concert."
"Sure," Rita said.
Meanwhile with Rose, Sara, Yui and Azusa the four of them were hanging out and eating some food compliments of Rose and Sara.
"Yummy!" cheered Yui.
"You and your sisters are great chefs," Azusa added.
"Gee, thanks," said Rose.
"Though I'm the black sheep among my sisters," Sara admitted, "They're good with savory dishes. I'm the Pastry Chef."
"Anyway how about I treat you to dessert now," Rose said pulling Yui to her room.
"Huh?"
Rose then locked the door before getting her on the bed.
"Before we begin what can you tell me about my co-wives?" Rose said, "Namely Mio?"
"I started this diary when I started High School." said Yui getting it out.
"What's in there?" Rose asked, taking a look.
"This has all the goings on of our time at Sakuragaoka, all the way to graduation," Yui said. "It also includes some drawings I made, depicting what happens at class."
"I can get lost reading all this," she replied. "Sounds like the Diary I keep all the time."
"You keep a Diary?" Yui asked.
"Yep."
"Since when?"
"Since I was six years old," Rose said.
"Let's just cut to the good part," Yui said pulling Rose in for a kiss. Rose then began to French kiss Yui. Yui kissed back while undressing her. Once Yui had stripped Rose naked Rose began to do the same to Yui.
"This is 1 of Azunyan's favorite tricks." said Yui working Rose over.
Their hands held, Yui turned into a cat and licked Rose's breasts and navel, licking her ear as she temporarily grew cat ears and a tail, purring a little.
"Haaaah, haaaah, ohhhh," Rose gasped, shivering, her breathing hitched as their legs were entwined. Yui then went in for the kill, nibbling at her sensitive spot, causing Rose's love to come out. "What a trick!"
"Now you see why Azunyan likes it so much," Yui purred.
"Yep," Rose said.
Azusa and Sara had already stripped naked and were cuddling. "You're so cute!" said Sara putting some cat ears on Azusa.
"Meow," Azusa said purring and rubbing herself against Sara like a cat. "Everyone tells me that."
"OH! Looks like kitty wants a belly rub!" said Sara before giving her 1.
Azusa purred as Sara rubbed her belly gently. "Nyaaaaaan! Haaaah…" Sara then worked on her breasts. "Eeeeee, heeeee, nyaaaaaaan!" Azusa meowed as Sara improved Azusa's cup size her magic. "Haaaah, haaaaah, aaaahhh, wow!" she panted.
"Rose usually squirts like a geyser at this time," Sara said.
"Well let's see how you do." said Azusa before going to work on her.
"Mmmmm, ohhh, yes, ohhh, ohhhhh, yes, yes, YEEES, HAAAAAH!" Sara squirted all over Azusa and was panting. "Rose is good but you're as good as my twin sis," she panted.
"Thanks." said Azusa before licking herself clean.
"You're welcome," Sara said petting her kitty.
"Nyaaaaan…prprprprrprp…"
Later on as Synergy was setting the stage Ritsu and Misty were with Erza checking the security. "Everything looks ok so far." said Erza.
"Let's hope we don't have a repeat of what happened in Pewter City," Misty said.
"Mew."
"Even Stardance doesn't want Mio traumatized again," Ritsu said.
"Who does?" asked Misty.
"What I want to know is this," Erza spoke, "How did Mio get traumatized in the first place?"
A note.
"Seriously?" Erza asked, "The audience saw her blue and white striped panties from your first concert?"
"Yep." said Ritsu. "From that day on we've been using less cords. Lucky for us they came up with cordless mics."
"Too bad Synergy's Virus caused all of the Pokemon World to see that," Misty said.
"We can't change the past but perhaps we can hold an underwear after party," Erza said, "I got plenty of ideas."
"Hold that thought," Ritsu spoke, "The show is about to go on in an hour."
"You better get ready then." said Erza.
"We'll be watching in the VIP seats." Misty added.
Later on the band was getting ready for the concert. "Are you sure about this ladies?" Synergy asked seeing the band's attire.
"You doubt my outfits?" asked Rarity.
"I don't doubt them but are you sure this is a good idea?" Synergy said.
"This is what the band decided, I strongly suggest you accept it because you have no say on the matter to begin with." The band were wearing adapted bikini versions of their Kantai Collection uniforms to go with short jackets and boots.
"Alright I trust you," Synergy said as she got ready to introduce the band.
Soon the lightshow started.
"Good evening everyone," said Yui Hirasawa, dressed like Shigure. "I'm Yui Hirasawa, the lead guitarist for Hokago Tea Time. How's everybody doing!" A roar of the crowd. "All right. I'm Yui, on bass is Mio Akiyama, on drums is Ritsu Tainaka, Tsumugi Kotobuki is on keyboard, Azusa Nakano and my sister Ui are on guitar, and backing us up are the Thompson Sisters: Reina, Rita, Rose and Sara. Let's do this!"
"I know I took the path that you would never want for me
I know I let you down, didn't I?
So many sleepless nights where you were waiting up on me
Well I'm just a slave unto the night
Now remember when I told you that's the last you'll see of me
Remember when I broke you down to tears
I know I took the path that you would never want for me
I gave you hell through all the years
So I, I bet my life, I bet my life
I bet my life on you
I, I bet my life, I bet my life
I bet my life on you
I've been around the world and never in my wildest dreams
Would I come running home to you
I've told a million lies but now I tell a single truth
There's you in everything I do
Now remember when I told you that's the last you'll see of me
Remember when I broke you down to tears
I know I took the path that you would never want for me
I gave you hell through all the years
So I, I bet my life, I bet my life
I bet my life on you
I, I bet my life, I bet my life
I bet my life on you
Don't tell me that I'm wrong
I've walked that road before
And left you on your own
And please believe them when they say
That it's left for yesterday
And the records that I've played
Please forgive me for all I've done
So I, I bet my life, I bet my life
I bet my life on you
I, I bet my life, I bet my life
I bet my life on you
I, I bet my, I bet my, I bet my
I, I bet my, I bet my, I bet my…"
"This next song is dedicated to all of the people who love to party," Mio said, dressed like Nagato. "Get ready to shout, shout, shout with shots, shots, shots!"
"I'm sorry for everything
Oh, everything I've done
Am I out of touch?
Am I out of my place?
When I keep saying that I'm looking for an empty space
Oh, I'm wishing you're here
But I'm wishing you're gone
I can't have you and I'm only gonna do you wrong
Oh, I'm going to mess this up
Oh, this is just my luck
Over and over and over again
I'm sorry for everything
Oh, everything I've done
From the second that I was born it seems I had a loaded gun
And then I shot, shot, shot a hole through everything I loved
Oh, I shot, shot, shot a hole through every single thing that I loved
Am I out of luck?
Am I waiting to break?
When I keep saying that I'm looking for a way to escape
Oh, I'm wishing I had what I'd taken for granted
I can't help you when I'm only gonna do you wrong
Oh, I'm going to mess this up
Oh, this is just my luck
Over and over and over again
I'm sorry for everything
Oh, everything I've done
From the second that I was born it seems I had a loaded gun
And then I shot, shot, shot a hole through everything I loved
Oh, I shot, shot, shot a hole through every single thing that I loved
In the meantime can we let it go
At the roadside that
We used to know
We can let this drift away
Oh, we let this drift away
At the bay side
Where you used to show
In the moonlight
Where we let it go
We can let this drift away
Oh, we let this drift away
And there's always time to change your mind
Oh, there's always time to change your mind
Oh, love, can you hear me?
Oh, let it drift away
I'm sorry for everything
Oh, everything I've done
From the second that I was born it seems I had a loaded gun
And then I shot, shot, shot a hole through everything I loved
Oh, I shot, shot, shot a hole through every single thing that I loved
In the meantime can we let it go
At the roadside that
We used to know
We can let this drift away
Oh, we let this drift away
At the bay side
Where you used to show
In the moonlight
Where we let it go
We can let this drift away
Oh, we let this drift away
And there's always time to change your mind
Oh, there's always time to change your mind
Oh, love, can you hear me?
Oh, let it drift away…"
"Thank you," Ritsu said, dressed like Mutsu. "This next song is called 'Texas.' To sing this one…Ui!"
"Are you ready?" Ui said, dressed like Kaga. A roar of the crowd. "Let's go!" A few plucks of her guitar and the number began.
"It's been a while, and I've been alone
and you've been the only thing I've known
Born in the South, at home in the North
We could be anywhere you want
Now you're taking me down where you grew up
I wish I had known you when we were young
You figured me out, I know I've said it enough
but waiting is just too much
So cover my skin with your sunkissed light
There's a bonfire burning tonight
We could be all right
Evaline, Evaline, Evaline, Evaline
Picture it now, down the road
Oh just say the word and I'll go
Wherever you are, whatever the coast
You are the one I care for the most
Remember the night we slept on the roof?
I didn't sleep much to tell the truth
Now we're the sand caught in the tide
We laugh until we cry
Won't you cover my skin with your sunkissed light
There's a bonfire burning tonight
We could be all right
Evaline, Evaline, Evaline, Evaline
Pull me closer, hold me tighter
The nights are long but the stars are brighter
Pull me closer, hold me tighter
Take me down, take me down, take me down
Won't you cover my skin with your sunkissed light
There's a bonfire burning tonight
We could be all right
Evaline, Evaline, Evaline, Evaline…"
"This next song," Mugi said, dressed as Atago, "this song is called 'Nova Scotia.' Get those glowsticks in the air, people!" The crowd obliged.
"Waited up, waited up, waited up all night
The sky filling up your mind
Like smoke in some obscure design
Here's another thing
You never said, never said, never said anything new
Not a word that fall
But sometimes nothing says it all
It's one of those things
How could you ever ask for more?
What are you looking for?
You said you wanted to get away
Now you're leaving your cares behind
Tomorrow turned into yesterday
Why'd you take your time?
Opened your, opened your, opened your eyes
And the ocean slipped through the floor
When you woke up along the shore
Forget everything
You never knew, never knew, never knew that
The city could create such calm
Holding you upon its palm
Just a little thing
How could you ever ask for more?
What are you looking for?
You said you wanted to get away
Now you're leaving your cares behind
Tomorrow turned into yesterday
Why'd you take your time?
How could you ever ask for more?
What are you looking for?
You said you wanted to get away
Now you're leaving your cares behind
Tomorrow turned into yesterday
Why'd you take your time?
Why'd you take your time?
Just a little thing…"
"Our next song is called 'On Our Way,'" said Azusa, dressed as Yamato. "Get pumped! Thanks for having us out here tonight!"
"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."
"This next song," said Ui, "is something you guys should know." Ui began singing "Counting Stars." Ui did the lead vocals, with Azusa and Yui doing backing.
"Lately I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But, baby I've 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
An feel something so right by doing the wrong thing
An feel something so wrong by 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've been, I've been praying hard
Said no more counting dollars, we'll be counting stars
Lately I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But, baby I've been, I've been praying hard
Said no more counting dollars, we'll be-we'll be counting stars
Ye-e-yeah
I feel her love and
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
An feel something so wrong by doing the right thing
I could lie, couldn't I, couldn't I?
Everything that drowns me makes me wanna fly
Lately I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But, baby I've been, I've been praying hard
Said no more counting dollars, we'll be counting stars
Lately I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But, baby I've 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've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But, baby I've been, I've been praying hard
Said no more counting dollars, we'll be counting stars
Lately I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But, baby I've been, I've been praying hard
Said no more counting dollars, we'll be-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," said Reina to the crowd, dressed as Tenryuu. "Now it's time for us Thompsons to take center stage. We want to play a Coldplay classic. This is 'A Sky Full Of Stars.'" Reina took the lead vocals as the main band did the backing track.
"'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…"
"This next song," Rita said, dressed as Kongou, "Is where we slow the pace down for a bit." Rita left her station to take the lead vocal while Mugi went to a piano.
"Every breaking wave on the shore
Tells the next one there'll be one more
And every gambler knows that to lose
Is what you're really there for
Summer I was fearless
Now I speak into an answer phone
Like every falling leaf on the breeze
Winter wouldn't leave it alone
Alone
If you go?
If you go your way and I go mine
Are we so?
Are we so helpless against the tide?
Baby every dog on the street
Knows that we're in love with defeat
Are we ready to be swept off our feet
And stop chasing
Every breaking wave
Every sailor knows that the sea
Is a friend made enemy
And every shipwrecked soul, knows what it is
To live without intimacy
I thought I heard the captain's voice
It's hard to listen while you preach
Like every broken wave on the shore
This is as far as I could reach
If you go?
If you go your way and I go mine
Are we so?
Are we so helpless against the tide?
Baby every dog on the street
Knows that we're in love with defeat
Are we ready to be swept off our feet
And stop chasing
Every breaking wave?
The sea knows where are the rocks
And drowning is no sin
You know where my heart is
The same place that yours has been
We know that we fear to win
And so we end before we begin
Before we begin
If you go?
If you go your way and I go mine
Are we so?
Are we so helpless against the tide?
Baby every dog on the street
Knows that we're in love with defeat
Are we ready to be swept off our feet
And stop chasing
Every breaking wave?"
"Let's sing another U2 song, this one from a while back," said Rose, dressed as Kitakami. "This is called 'Like A Song.' Ritsu!" A drumbeat, leading into the number.
"Like a song I have to sing
I sing it for you
Like the words I have to bring
I bring it for you
And in leather, lace, and chains
We stake our claim
Revolution once again
No I won't...
I won't wear it on my sleeve
I can see through this expression
And you know I don't believe
Too young to be told
Exactly who are you
Tonight
Tomorrow's
Too late
And we love to wear a badge, a uniform
And we love to fly a flag
But I won't...let others live in hell
As we divide against each other
And we fight amongst ourselves
Too set in our ways to try to rearrange
Too right to be wrong, in this rebel song
Let the bells ring out
Let the bells ring out
Is there nothing left
Is there, is there nothing
Is there nothing left
Is honesty what you want
A generation without name, ripped and torn
Nothing to lose, nothing to gain
Nothing at all
And if you can't help yourself
Well take a look around you
When others need your time
You say it's time to go...it's your time
Angry words won't stop the fight
Two wrongs won't make it right
A new heart is what I need
Oh God, make it bleed
Is there nothing left...?"
"One more before we take a break poi!" said Sara, dressed as Yuudachi. "This song is called 'New Year's Day' poi! Get loud poi~~~~~~~!"
A few notes from Mugi, and the flags were in the air for this number. On the video monitor, live flashmobs from around the world supporting the band were displayed.
"Yeah...
All is quiet on New Year's Day
A world in white gets underway
I want to be with you
Be with you night and day
Nothing changes on New Year's Day
On New Year's Day
I will be with you again
I will be with you again
Under a blood red sky
A crowd has gathered in black and white
Arms entwined, the chosen few
The newspapers says, says
Say it's true it's true...
And we can break through
Though torn in two
We can be one
I...I will begin again
I...I will begin again
Oh...
Maybe the time is right
Oh...maybe tonight...
I will be with you again
I will be with you again
And so we're told this is the golden age
And gold is the reason for the wars we wage
Though I want to be with you
Be with you night and day
Nothing changes
On New Year's Day
On New Year's Day…"
"Thank you all!" Yui said. "We'll take a break, we'll be back!" The girls took a break backstage while an intermission act of admirals called COOL&CREATE did their skit of "Saraba Manshin!" or Farewell, Pride!
"Farewell prideful heart, we are Teitoku!
Getting a ship sunk instantly is an unforgivable offense.
Farewell prideful heart, we are Teitoku!
Be careful if you're working without sleep.
Across fields, across mountains, even across cats.
Come now to the great deep,
Don't lose, and overcome the compass.
Fight! Fight! Fight! Teitoku!
Farewell, youthful light. That's what it is to be Teitoku!
The love hidden in your heart is an undeniable truth.
Prideful! Prideful! Pride-prideful!
Prideful! Prideful! Pride-prideful!
Farewell prideful heart, we are Teitoku!
Raise your spoils high and sound your victory.
Farewell prideful heart, we are Teitoku!
Pride is bad, totally bad. Aha! I told you so!
No ammo, no steel, and no fuel,
Bauxite exhausted long ago.
To protect your beloved ship daughters,
Run away! Run away! Run away! Teitoku!
Farewell, glory and honor! That, too, is to be Teitoku!
Hold on tightly to the love hidden in your heart.
No Mamiya, no buckets, nothing left at all,
and your time is running out.
If you want your beloved ship daughters,
You must pay! You must pay! You must pay! Pay to win!
Farewell, this week's food. That's what it is to be Teitoku!
Take out the wallet you've hidden in your heart
Tell them that it's another form of love!
Pride!"
As the ensemble of admirals took a curtain call, also exposing their asses, the band returned to the stage. "This song is called 'Fubuki'," said Yui. "To sing this…Azunyan!"
"Let them reach, let them reach, let these feelings reach
Yes, "That day" "Your smile" "My wishes" all of them
Let them reach you and a peaceful time
The blue of the ocean expands
Beyond the red brick walls
Over the glowing breaking waves the sky full of gathering clouds shines bright
Even if I choose my words and hide my eyes
Your smile and the smiles of a 'tomorrow' I can't see
Are whiter and whiter, like a blizzard
Yes, I've known these feelings since even before we met
And now they're even stronger than ever
Stronger and stronger, my wishes get stronger
I'll clasp that hand and feel, believe in 'tomorrow'
Let them reach a peaceful future!
Hear them, hear them, hear the cries
Join these hands and we'll go home tomorrow
I'm sure, to the place of our memories
Now in the storms of time
The tears of the dancing petals
Blow through the headwind, tonight the petals form a blizzard
Gather and gather, like the driven snow
Like a kind time I can't see
I'm sure, I'm sure, like the first snow of the year
I won't forget, that one moment―――
Is deeper and deeper with the depth of the deepest snow
Yes, I've known these wounds since even before we began
Now they're even deeper than ever
Stronger and stronger, weave together these feelings
I'll clasp that hand and feel 'tomorrow'
I'm sure they will reach a quiet, peaceful ocean
Let them reach you..."
"Azusa Nakano, everyone," Mio said, applauding as well.
"Thanks, Mio," she said, exchanging a high-five.
"All right, our next song that we will play for you this evening is called, 'Geronimo.'"
"Can you feel it?
Now it's coming back we can steal it.
If we bridge this gap,
I can see you
Through the curtains of the waterfall.
When I lost it,
Yeah you held my hand,
But I tossed it,
Didn't understand,
You were waiting,
As I dove into the waterfall.
So say Geronimo!
Say Geronimo!
Say Geronimo!
Say Geronimo!
Say Geronimo!
Say Geronimo!
Say Geronimo!
Can you feel my love?
Bombs away,
Bombs away,
Bombs away.
Can you feel my love?
Bombs away,
Bombs away,
Bombs away,
Say Geronimo!
Well we rushed it,
Moving way too fast.
That we crushed it,
But it's in the past.
We can make this leap,
Through the curtains of the waterfall.
So Say Geronimo!
Say Geronimo!
Say Geronimo!
Say Geronimo!
Say Geronimo!
Say Geronimo!
Say Geronimo!
Can you feel my love?
Bombs away,
Bombs away,
Bombs away.
Can you feel my love?
Bombs away,
Bombs away,
Bombs away.
Well I'm just a boy,
With a broken toy,
All lost and coy,
At the curtains of the waterfall.
So it's here I stand,
As a broken man,
But I've found my friend,
At the curtains of the waterfall.
Now I'm falling down,
Through the crashing sound.
And you've come around,
At the curtains of the waterfall.
And you rushed to me,
And it sets us free.
So I fall to my knees,
At the curtains of the waterfall.
So Say Geronimo!
Say Geronimo!
Say Geronimo!
Say Geronimo!
Say Geronimo!
Say Geronimo!
Say Geronimo!
Can you feel my love?
Bombs away,
Bombs away,
Bombs away.
Say Geronimo!
Make this leap,
Make this leap,
Make this leap,
Make this leap,
Can you feel my love?"
"Thank you everyone," Ritsu said. "We'll play a few more songs for you. This one is called 'Sugar.'"
"I'm hurting, baby, I'm broken down
I need your loving, loving, I need it now
When I'm without you
I'm something weak
You got me begging
Begging, I'm on my knees
I don't wanna be needing your love
I just wanna be deep in your love
And it's killing me when you're away
Ooh, baby,
'Cause I really don't care where you are
I just wanna be there where you are
And I gotta get one little taste
Your sugar
Yes, please
Won't you come and put it down on me
I'm right here, 'cause I need
Little love and little sympathy
Yeah you show me good loving
Make it alright
Need a little sweetness in my life
Your sugar
Yes, please
Won't you come and put it down on me
My broken pieces
You pick them up
Don't leave me hanging, hanging
Come give me some
When I'm without ya
I'm so insecure
You are the one thing
The one thing, I'm living for
I don't wanna be needing your love
I just wanna be deep in your love
And it's killing me when you're away
Ooh, baby,
'Cause I really don't care where you are
I just wanna be there where you are
And I gotta get one little taste
Your sugar
Yes, please
Won't you come and put it down on me
I'm right here, 'cause I need
Little love and little sympathy
Yeah you show me good loving
Make it alright
Need a little sweetness in my life
Your Sugar! (Your sugar!)
Yes, please (Yes, please)
Won't you come and put it down on me
Yeah
I want that red velvet
I want that sugar sweet
Don't let nobody touch it
Unless that somebody's me
I gotta be a man
There ain't no other way
'Cause girl you're hotter than southern California Bay
I don't wanna play no games
I don't gotta be afraid
Don't give all that shy shit
No make up on, that's my
Sugar
Yes, please
Won't you come and put it down on me (down on me!)
Oh, right here (right here),
'Cause I need (I need)
Little love and little sympathy
Yeah you show me good loving
Make it alright
Need a little sweetness in my life
Your sugar! (Sugar!)
Yes, please (Yes, please)
Won't you come and put it down on me
Your sugar
Yes, please
Won't you come and put it down on me
I'm right here, 'cause I need
Little love and little sympathy
Yeah you show me good loving
Make it alright
Need a little sweetness in my life
Your sugar
Yes, please
Won't you come and put it down on me
(Down on me, down on me)…"
"Our next song," Ritsu said, twirling a drumstick, "is called 'Thinking Out Loud.'"
"When your legs don't work like they used to before
And I can't sweep you off of your feet
Will your mouth still remember the taste of my love?
Will your eyes still smile from your cheeks?
And, darling, I will be loving you 'til we're 70
And, baby, my heart could still fall as hard at 23
And I'm thinking 'bout how people fall in love in mysterious ways
Maybe just the touch of a hand
Well, me - I fall in love with you every single day
And I just wanna tell you I am
So honey now
Take me into your loving arms
Kiss me under the light of a thousand stars
Place your head on my beating heart
I'm thinking out loud
Maybe we found love right where we are
When my hair's all but gone and my memory fades
And the crowds don't remember my name
When my hands don't play the strings the same way (mmm...)
I know you will still love me the same
'Cause honey your soul could never grow old, it's evergreen
And, baby, your smile's forever in my mind and memory
I'm thinking 'bout how people fall in love in mysterious ways
Maybe it's all part of a plan
Well, I'll just keep on making the same mistakes
Hoping that you'll understand
That, baby, now
Take me into your loving arms
Kiss me under the light of a thousand stars
Place your head on my beating heart
Thinking out loud
Maybe we found love right where we are (oh ohh)
La la la la la la la la la
So, baby, now
Take me into your loving arms
Kiss me under the light of a thousand stars
Oh, darling, place your head on my beating heart
I'm thinking out loud
Maybe we found love right where we are
Oh, baby, we found love right where we are
And we found love right where we are…"
"This is a Taylor Swift song," said Tsumugi as the crowd roared after that number. "It's called 'Style.'"
"Midnight, you come and pick me up
No headlights
Long drive, could end in burning flames or paradise
Fade into view, it's been a while since I have even heard from you
I should just tell you to leave cause I
Know exactly where it leads but I
Watch us go round and round each time
You got that James Dean day dream look in your eye
And I got that red lip classic thing that you like
And when we go crashing down, we come back every time.
Cause we never go out of style
We never go out of style
You got that long hair, slicked back, white t-shirt.
And I got that good girl faith and a tight little skirt,
And when we go crashing down, we come back every time.
Cause we never go out of style
We never go out of style.
So it goes
He can't keep his wild eyes on the road
Takes me home
Lights are off, he's taking off his coat
I say I heard that you been out and about with some other girl
Some other girl
He says, what you've heard it's true but I
Can't stop thinking about you and I
I said I've been there too a few times
Cause You got that James Dean day dream look in your eye
And I got that red lip classic thing that you like
And when we go crashing down, we come back every time.
Cause we never go out of style
We never go out of style
You got that long hair, slicked back, white t-shirt.
And I got that good girl faith and a tight little skirt,
And when we go crashing down, we come back every time.
Cause we never go out of style
We never go out of style.
Take me home
Just take me home
Just take me home
You got that James Dean day dream look in your eye
And I got that red lip classic thing that you like
And when we go crashing down, we come back every time.
Cause we never go out of style
We never go out of style…"
"We'll play one more song for you and then we'll call it a night," Azusa said. "It's called 'One Last Time.'"
"I was a liar
I gave in to the fire
I know I should've fought it
At least I'm being honest
Feel like a failure
'Cause I know that I failed you
I should've done you better
'Cause you don't want a liar
And I know, and I know, and I know
She gives you everything
But, boy, I couldn't give it to you
And I know, and I know, and I know
That you got everything
But I got nothing here without you
So one last time
I need to be the one who takes you home
One more time
I promise, after that I'll let you go
Baby, I don't care if you got her in your heart
All I really care is you wake up in my arms
One last time
I need to be the one who takes you home
I don't deserve it
I know I don't deserve it
But stay with me a minute
I swear I'll make it worth it
Can't you forgive me?
At least just temporarily
I know that this is my fault
I should've been more careful
And I know, and I know, and I know
She gives you everything
But, boy, I couldn't give it to you
And I know, and I know, and I know
That you got everything
But I got nothing here without you, baby
So one last time
I need to be the one who takes you home
One more time
I promise, after that I'll let you go
Baby, I don't care if you got her in your heart
All I really care is you wake up in my arms
One last time
I need to be the one who takes you home (la li he)
I know I should've fought it
At least I'm being honest (yeah)
But stay with me a minute
I swear I'll make it worth it, babe
'Cause I don't want to be without you
So one last time
I need to be the one who takes you home
One more time
I promise, after that I'll let you go
Baby, I don't care if you got her in your heart
All I really care is you wake up in my arms
One last time
I need to be the one who takes you home (yeah)
One last time
I need to be the one who takes you home…"
"I think the fans want an encore," Ui said to the band.
"Do you guys want an encore?" Yui asked the fans.
"YEEEEEAAAAAAAHHHHHH!" they all said.
"Okay, let's do this…how about a little Fuwa Fuwa Time! Clap your hands!"
Ritsu counted down, "1, 2, 1, 2, 3!" A few riffs of the guitar, and the number began.
"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 rang up in the air as the band made its final curtain call.
"You really killed it tonight ladies," Lucy said at the beach themed after party.
"Don't we always?" asked Ritsu.
"But I can't believe you preformed in Bikinis," Cana spoke.
"Where did you get that idea from?" Misty asked.
A note.
"Guess you wanted the audience to get over Mio's humiliation." Lucy said.
"Pretty much," Azusa said.
"Let's go for a swim!" said Mio.
"Good idea since we're already in Bikinis," Ritsu said.
"Last one in's a stinky diaper changer!" said Pinkie before diving in the pool.
The band mates and their entourage jumped in and Twilight was the last one in.
"Oh pooh!" The princess whined.
"Looks like you'll be smelling a lot of that," Rose teased.
"Pika."
"Even Charger agrees with us," Rita giggled.
Yui hugged Twilight.
"Thanks Yui I needed that," Twilight spoke.
"You're welcome." said Yui.
"So shall we go look for any Johto Region Pokémon?" Spike asked.
"I think one may have found us," Erza said as a sheep like Pokémon appeared.
"What is it?" Ritsu asked getting her Pokédex.
"Mareep, the Wool Pokémon," Ritsu's Pokédex said, "Mareep stores static electricity in their wooly coat. They avoid battle and have mild dispositions."
"I don't think a sweater from this kind of wool would sell much." said Azusa.
"Perhaps we should let Rarity be the judge of that," Sawako said.
"So who wants this little guy?" asked Naruto.
The Mareep then walked over and rubbed itself gently against Karen's legs.
"Hi cutie." she cooed.
"Baa."
"Mareep says that she wants Karen to be her trainer," Isis spoke.
Fluttershy nodded.
"Alright," Karen said getting a Poke Ball and tapping it on Mareep's head as she jumped in without a fight.
"That's my girl," Naruto said hugging her.
"Thank you very much," Karen blushed, "But how about we go get some sleep. I'm tired and it's been a long day."
"I'll take a letter to Celestia," Spike said.
"Dear Princess Celestia,
Our band received their Zephyr badges after an easy battle against Falkner. Then they performed in their bikinis at a special concert to cheer Mio up. We have footage of the concert for you, come check it out! See you then.
Signed,
Karen."
Spike then sent it off.
"And now we go rest," Sasha said.
"What will our team do next in Johto? Find out in the next exciting episode of 'Poke-ON!'" the narrator exclaimed.
Nodoka turned off the television and went over to the kids to give them their food before she elected to return to her studies for the rest of the night.
END CHAPTER 55
