Gio (gets on white gi): What a day...Ugh, I hate Ron Stoppable...(notices his monkey fur patches on tops of hands are grown back) Oh, no...(reaches into duffel bag, and pulls out electric razor) Perfect...
(Back with Ron and Rufus, both of them walked towards the meditation classroom, with 6 minute to spare...)
Ron: Hey Rufus, since there is 6 minutes before meditation class, can you go and look for Gio, and make sure he's okay?
Gio (shaves): Well, good thing I watched the doors this time so I don't get anyone accidentally catching me.
Rufus: (Walks down the hallway and sees that Gio's door's locked up tight) He-heh-uh.(Translation: He's changing clothes.) (Shrugs and turns back to head to Ron)
Ron: Hey, Rufus. Gio coming? (Rufus gestures a sign of sweeping on his skin.) Oh, okay, he's changing clothes like I figured. Let's take seats while we can. Better early than nothing.
Gio (comes out): Now I'm ready...( walks to and enters the meditation classroom)
Ron: Gio, got a seat for ya! (Gio comes over, and sits by Ron with a smile) Your pain lotion worked good on ya. There's no blue or black bruises on you.
Me (nods): Sir did Stoppable...(gets into cross-cross position) Now...(begins to meditate) Where will I go now? (closes eyes)
(Another meditation flashback begins. Gio is seen at age 14. Over the years, Gio made great progress with his phobia by getting used to Chippy since meeting him at age 9, but he still had one more exposure to finally fully overcome the fear entirely...meeting the other, and by then, trained, Ninja Monkeys. He still could only handle exposure to one monkey, but Monty knew that in order for Gio to fully accept monkeys into his life as nice animals, he had to meet the others...)
14-year-old Gio (getting on black ninja outfit and brown belt): Ah, another day, more training. Good thing it's Saturday, and I don't have school...(exits bedroom and enters living room) Good morning, Father. Oh, and good morning, Chippy.
Monkey Fist: Good morning, son.
Chippy: Chee-choo, hoo-hee! (Translation: Good morning, young master!)
Monkey Fist: Gio, I've decided today will be your final step to accept your phobia fully and overcome it, is to meet Chippy's troop.
14-year-old Gio (freezes): Uh...I-I-I don't know about that...(tugs on ninja suit collar) One monkey is fine, but a group...What if they all attack me?
Chippy: (Chitters determinedly) Eeeh-hee-hoo-shee! (They won't attack you! I protect you!)
Monkey Fist: Chippy's your protector, and she shall tell the others to respect you the way like how they respect me with loyalty. She won't leave your side, Gio.
Chippy: (Nods) Dee-chee-hee! (Translation: Great master's right!)
14-year-old Gio (sighs): There's no getting out of this, is there?
Monkey Fist: Nope. You have to face your fear fully, Gio. After all, you don't want a disappointing future for yourself, do you?
14-year-Old Gio: You're right...I must...this fear could hold me back...from my destiny...where are the others?
Monkey Fist: They are in the greenhouse. There's a clearing for Chippy and the others to practice staff dueling. Let's take it slow today, yes?
14-year-Old Gio (gulps): Yes Father...
(The scene cuts to Gio, Monty, And Chippy entering the greenhouse. Chippy put on her ninja outfit, and led Gio through the greenhouse...)
Chippy: (Offers a encouraging smile) Chee-hee-hoo. (Translation: You'll do fine.)
(After a bit, they make it to the clearing, and see the other monkeys, partnered up in dueling with staffs.)
Monkey Fist: Now, there's Fred vs Caesar on that purple mat. Over there, that's George vs Ricky on the orange mat. Next to them is Tommy vs Addison on the blue mat. A bit farther on, you have Rambo vs Tammy on the green mat. And finally, you got Annie on the red mat, practicing sole while waiting for Chippy to come duel her.
Chippy: (Waves a hand and calls out to Annie with a screech and a long chatter; Translation: Hey, Annie! Great Master is bringing Young Master along. He's not dangerous. He's very nice and friendly. Tell others no judgement!
Annie: (Nods with a chitter and a coo; Translation: Okay, Chippy! You got it.)
Monkey Fist: Why don't you get to know Annie? She's pretty much Chippy's monkey BFF.
14-year-Old Gio: I'll...try...(approaches Annie) Uh...Hi...
Annie: (Smiles while waves softly) Chee-haa-shee-choo. (Translation: Nice to meet you too.)
Chippy: (Smiles lightly while pats Gio's shoulder comfortingly) Dee-chee-noo-tee. Hee-cha-dee-roo-chee? (Translation: His name is Gio. Why don't you show him your moves?)
Annie: (Grins and nods) Ree-fee-chee! (Translation: Okay, I will!) (Annie then gestures with some signs for Gio to watch and then goes to do her moves while twirling her staff, a smile on her face)
14-year-Old Gio (nods): Who is the head ninja m-monkey?
Monty: Oh, that would be Fred. Fred, finish your fight, and introduce yourself to my son!
Fred: (Chitters with a nod; Translation: Yes, sir!) (Fred then hits around Caesar's leg, tripping him up, and then placing staff at Caesar's neck.) Ree-chee-roo? (Translation: Do you surrender?)
Ceasar: (Huffs and chitters; Translation: Yes. You win this one.) (Fred grins and gives a hand for Ceasar to grip, and helps him up before they both bow at each other in respect. Fred then leaves the mat, walking over to Monkey Fist, Gio, and the youngsters; Annie and Chippy.)
Fred: (Nods with a bow toward Gio, chittering.) Tee-chee-choo-ra. Ta-rhee-cha. (Pleased to meet you, young master. I'm Fred.)
14 year-old Gio (Shivers): Uh...Hi.
Monty: Son, why don't you sit down on the floor while I go make some tea? You should get to know the monkeys at their level. This way, they can touch you, hug you, and basically get to know you.
14-year old Gio: Uh...I don't know...
Monty: Oh, it'll work, son. Trust me. (Turns away and leaves the greenhouse)
14 year-old Gio (gets on the floor and sits up on the floor, nervous)
Chippy: (Sits down next to Gio) Ree-chee-roo. (Translation: It's okay, Gio.)
(Annie and Fred join in nearby, smiles on their faces while Caesar comes over with a bow and a considering expression on his face before he joins in.)
Annie: (Smiles and giggles) Tee-chaaa-rooo! (Daddy beat you, Uncle Caesar!)
Caesar: (Smirks) Tee-roo-shoo. (Fred is easy to beat when I can.) (Fred mock gasps, jabs Caesar with a chittering laugh)
14 year old Gio (still nervous)
Chippy: (Chitters as she pokes Annie's arm; Translation: You were good with those moves.)
Annie: (Waves a hand in playful laughter) Chee-choo-hee (Translation: Oh, yeah? Daddy's better.)
14 year old Gio (reaches out to pet Fred)
Fred: (Smiles as Gio pets his head) Ree-rooo-chee. (Translation: Young master's nice.)
Chippy: (Chitters with a grin) Chee-ree-choo. (Translation: Told you so.)
14 year old Gio: So...I hear my father has been training you all ...
Fred: (Nods with a coo) Tee-raa-chee. (Translation: Great master's very smart.)
Caesar: (Grins with a chitter) Ree-ta-choo. (Translation: He's good teacher.)
14 year old Gio (chuckles): I can't believe I'm taking to some ninja monkeys...
Chippy: (Smiles encouragingly as she pats Gio's shoulder) Ree-chee-scaa-roo. (Translation: Yes, Gio. Be positive.)
(Flashback then cuts to an hour later, where Gio is seen on the highest branch of the tree behind the house, sitting down with all of the ninja monkeys...)
Me: Monkeys...I wanted to say that...meeting you all today has been a big day for me. I have had this phobia chip on my shoulder over monkeys, but now that I met you all...loving...caring...and loyal, I feel that this chip has been lifted off...Thank you, monkeys...(holds out arms for a hug) Thank you all.
(Chippy, Annie, Fred, and Ceasar hugs him first, chittering. Translation: We love you too. You're welcome!) Chee-roo-raa-choo! (Gesturing to Gio toward the other monkeys; Translation: Come on, friends, let's give him a great hug!) Rooo-eee! (The other monkeys came to surround around the circle, hugging; Translation: Yes, Fred!)
14 year old Gio (smiles): Awww...you monkeys are going to be the pride of my life.
(Entire flashback turns white as Gio opens his eyes when meditation class ends...)
Gio: Wow...what a flashback. (gets up)
Ron: You're looking happy, man. Good memory?
Gio: Oh, it was pleasant, Stoppable. You?
Ron: Updated my mindscape. You probably would laugh when I tell you, but one of the defenses, I created flying monkeys.
Gio (chuckles): Oh, Ron...Anyway, what is the next class?
Ron: (Hums) Yori said that Monkey Kung Fu is next, and in the afternoon, Staff Dueling. Today is going to be a great day...
Gio: Oh, perfect! I wonder who I will be asked to fight!
Ron: One thing for sure, Fukushima won't be eager to fight you again. I think Sensei might have someone else in mind. Speaking of, here comes Sensei.
Sensei: Hello, boys, you look better and much happier. Gio-san, I presume your pain lotion worked?
Gio: Yes, Sensei...(bows) I'm alright, and I'm ready for classes.
Sensei: Very good. You must head off to breakfast, you two. After all, you must be very hungry after last night. And Gio-san, be patient. I am still deciding between two worthy opponents for you to fight against.
Gio: Yes, Sensei. (bows) Come on, Ron.
(The scene cuts to Gio, Ron, and Yori sitting down at a table in the cafeteria consisting of miso soup, rice, sushi, and dumplings...)
Ron: Who do you think Gio is going to fight against?
Yori: Well, there's Kenito-san, he's very good, but he can get a bit hot-headed. And there's Rei-san, he's very conservative yet a bit uncoordinated at times. These boys are excellent Kung Fu masters-in-training.
Gio: Well, it doesn't matter who I might have, as long as I do well on the class.
Ron: That's the right attitude, Gio, man! You are gonna be awesome neither way!
(The scene cuts to all of the students lined up outside, ready for Sensei to assign them each someone to fight...)
Gio: I'm so excited but a little nervous, too.
Ron: You'll do great, Gio. (Winks with a grin as he sees Sensei walking down alongside the line, softly speaking the name of the opponent upon each student in the line.)
Yori: (Nods) You are a great ninja, Gio-san. (Sensei then gets closer to the three in the line.)
Sensei: Ron-san, you take Yori-san. (Ron nods and grins over at Yori who smiles back) Gio-san, it took a bit of time to think, but I decided Rei-san will be your opponent. Remember, 2 minutes on the mat, and when down for 10 seconds, one of you shall be the winner.
Gio (bows and gets in mat with Rei): Yes, Sensei. (prepares to fight)
Sensei: On your mark, get set, GO! (All the mats of partnered opponents began to fight including Gio & Rei)
Gio (swing punches towards Rei)
Rei: (Sliced kicks and arm slashes/blocks)
Gio (dodges his moves: Think fast! (Flips him onto the mat and hold him down with left foot) Hiya! (Punches his stomach while down)
Sensei: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1! Gio-san, you're the winner!
Rei: Very good strength, Gio-san. (Gio smiles at the praise, and gives out a hand to Rei to grip and get up) The gossip of you, it was never wrong. You are a excellent ninja, Gio-san.