INT-MUSHROOM CASTLE-FITTING ROOM-DAY
(Open up with a depressed Tails sitting on a chair waiting for Sakura, getting dressed for the gala.)
Tails: (Saddened) …
(Sakura finally steps out wearing a beautiful yellow dress that looks similar to that of Princess Peach, along with white elbow-length dress-gloves and a flower hairpin.)
Sakura: The Seamstress here sure can get it done.
Sakura: How do I look?
Tails: Y-You look great!
(Sakura tilts her head and notices something off about Tails.)
Sakura: (Serious) It's that other princess, isn't it?
Sakura: She was too hard on you?
(Shocked that Sakura somehow knew, Tails can't hide it any longer.)
Tails: Something like that...I'm afraid we might have a problem getting home without our main sources.
Sakura: Well they're going to have to get through me if they want it that badly.
Sakura: And as Drake said, we're in a magical place, so we'll figure something out.
(Tails makes a slight smile of hope and nods in agreement, Sakura then rubs bends down, and rubs his cute little furry head.)
Sakura: Come on, let's see what the boys are up to!
(We fast forward to the next scene with Naruto & Drake stepping out of the dressing room looking mighty sharp with classy music playing in the background.)
Sakura: (Blushing) …
Sakura: (Amazed) Wow...you two look like completely different people!
Drake: (Smug) Why thank you, not looking too bad yourself.
Naruto: I still think the school outfit suits you best.
Drake: (Wry) Oh, boy...
(Once again, Naruto's bluntness angers Sakura, but since she's in a really good mood, she shrugs it off and pulls out her phone.)
Sakura: (Wry) Let's take a group pic!
(The team takes a group photo with smiles all around.)
Sakura: I can't wait to see the look on my friend's faces when I show them these.
Sakura: All right, let's move out!
(Sakura says that as she pats Naruto so hard on the back he staggers and almost falls, but Drake helps him back up.)
(As Sakura walks off with Tails, Naruto is left confused.)
Naruto: What was that for?
Drake: I'm pretty sure you already know, but knowing you at this point, you probably don't.
(Drake places his hand on Naruto's shoulder and reels him in to share his advice.)
Drake: So all I'll say is next time, compliment the lady, and say nothing more...
Drake: Got it?
Naruto: (Confused) I think so.
Drake: (Scoffs) We'll work on that.
Drake: Also, stay out of sight from other the princess with a mask, okay?
Drake: We don't wanna stir up any more trouble here than we already have.
(Naruto doesn't like the sound of that.)
Naruto: Fine, I don't have anything else to say to that heartless bitch anyway.
Drake: Heh, yeah, well neither does she, I'm sure.
(Drake pats Naruto on the shoulder and walks together with him outside.)
Later that day…
INT-KITANA'S ROOM-EVENING
(Feeling a little furious from what Naruto asked Kitana earlier, she vents out her frustration by doing katas.)
History Note: For those who aren't familiar with the word, "Kata" is a Japanese word meaning "form". It refers to a detailed choreographed pattern of martial arts movements made to be practiced alone. It can also be reviewed within groups and in unison when training. It is practiced in Japanese martial arts as a way to memorize and perfect the movements being executed.
In short; it's something you see in pretty much almost every martial arts-based movie.
Kitana: YEH! (Kick)
Kitana: HNG! (Punch)
*Flashback*
Naruto: Some princess you are, you said your people have been missing too and they're all probably counting on you to find them.
Naruto: But here you are, sitting on a comfy without a care in the world.
Kitana: ...
Naruto: (Flustered) Do they mean nothing to you!?
*Flash*
(We cut back to Kitana, her katas go from mildly aggressive to calm after taking a deep breath before her next combo strike begins.)
(Jade enters the room a spots Kitana doing her katas outside her balcony.)
Jade: (Calling out) Princess, your dress.
Kitana: Lay it on the bed, I'll be there shortly.
(The impatient Jade doesn't agree with that and walks over to the balcony.)
Jade: I hate to be one to rush, but the gala will be starting in less than 10 minutes.
Kitana: ...
Jade: (Curious) Is something on your mind?
(Kitana continues doing her katas while talking to Jade.)
Kitana: Of course, and I'm sure you're well aware of what it is.
Kitana: Which is why I must have a calm mind before I go anywhere else today.
(Jade nods in agreement, completely understanding Kitana now.)
(Jade turns around to go back inside, but just at that very moment, she turns back to share something on her mind as well...something sinister...something...DEADLY...)
Jade: You know, I've been thinking…
Jade: And I'm not saying it's the correct approach, but just give the order and I will follow it without a word...but what if-
Kitana: (Deadpan) NO, you may not.
Jade: Hmph, it was worth a try…
Jade: Had this been a century ago, you would have allowed it without a second thought.
(Kitana finishes her Katas.)
Kitana: Indeed, people really can change when given time, and I've had plenty.
(Jade gives Kitana a handkerchief the wipe the visible sweat off her forehead.)
Jade: Do you wish it could've been sooner than later?
Kitana: Sometimes…
Kitana: But enough of the past, let's focus on the present.
Kitana: See if you can get more information out of Nathan Drake.
Jade: (Smirks) By any means?
Kitana: Yes, as long as no fatalities are involved, so DO keep it to a minimum.
(Jade bows and takes her leave.)
INT-MUSHROOM CASTLE-BALLROOM CASTLE-EVENING
(Naruto and the gang enter the Gala, a lovely room filled with all sorts of people, ranging from video games, cartoons, and real-life people.)
(An old man wearing a tuxedo and shades who looks to be around his mid to late 90s enters the room and walks beside Naruto, the two then meet eyes with each other.)
Stan Lee: Ya' know, the world would be a much better place if it were like this all the time…
Naruto: (Confused) …
Stan Lee: Nuff said. (Walks away.)
(Though Naruto was a bit confused by someone randomly talking to him out of the blue, he's slowly starting to process what Stan the Man Lee might've meant by that.)
Drake: Alright, kiddos, I'm about to go hit the bar, so have fun and stay outta trouble, K?
Sakura: Why can't we go to the bar?
Drake: I mean, you can, but neither of you strikes me as the types that can hold your liquor.
Drake: Not to mention, someone has to keep an eye on Tails.
Tails: But I can care of myself-
Drake: If I'm not back after the Gala's over, that means I'm in a different room and don't wanna be disturbed until morning or afternoon.
Naruto, Sakura, & Tails: (Confused) …
Drake: Later…
(As Drake walks away, he hopes to himself that his reasoning for going solo at the bar was convincing and believable enough.)
Drake: Sorry, guys, I've seen Roger Rabbit, NOT takin' the risk.
(As Drake makes his way to the bar, he spots a beautiful blonde in her mid-20s wearing a gorgeous sparkling dress sitting by herself on a round table near the bar.)
Drake: (Blushes) WHOA...
Drake: (Impressed) Tonight's pickings are looking PRETTY promising.
(Finding the blonde to be drop-dead attractive, the confident Drake walks towards her direction, hoping to keep her company...among other things running through his mind right now...Some which may be passionate to dirty.)
*PAUSE*
(The player frantically stands up and runs out of the room for a pee break.)
(Apparently, he's been holding it in for hours due to the annoyingly long cutscenes.)
NOTE: Never hold in your pee folks, when you gotta go, you MUST GO.