Even Karasu couldn't help but cringe when he could hear Frank's screams coming from Sagino's lab, which was locked now.
Kuroneko was reading some kind of human magazine and wore a small grin on her face but Karasu couldn't read Onibara's expression as she was holding a black rose in her hands, her eyes focusing completely on it.
He started fidgeting with his golden necklace, he really didn't want to think about what was happening in that room..
Karasu wasn't easily disturbed by the screams of others but it sounded so...painful.
Well the boy did deserve it though, thanks to him they lost the Cure.
And also now the Cures knew where there hide-out was, luckily Kuroneko had used some magic to change it's location, Karasu didn't really know where they were but that didn't really matter to him, as long as Onibara was with him he would be fine.
Op: 'Halloween Night' by Aya Ikeda
Episode 20: Aah! Show Kabocha's big hit!
Miku was really glad when Tomoko had given her Hollow Changer back to her, luckily it wasn't in the Black Roses' hands.
Kabocha and Tomoko's home had become the new 'clubhouse', the place where they would meet up and talk about stuff, plan things and train.
Even Hotaru continued to tag along, claiming she could still become the last cure, however without much success.
Maybe she just wasn't meant to be a Cure.
However that didn't stop her from trying.
And Tomoko becoming a Cure still, even after a week, didn't sit well with Zeta, he just really couldn't stand it.
But Show Kabocha, on the other hand, was really glad she become a Cure instead of ''another human girl''
''What do you mean?'' Hotaru asked him, she was quite heartbroken by her idol's statement.
''I mean that Tomoko, being an alien, already has reached her full potention because No -'' Kabocha shot a vague look at the other three Cures ''- Human-things are holding her back''
''Hey!'' Miku was clearly offended but Yuina merely nodded.
''I agree'' She spat bitterly, eyes fixated on Orlok.
''Well I don't! If you are so good why don't you become a Cure? Weren't you a wizard, so here take my Hollow Changer then!'' Miku almost shoved her necklace into Show Kabocha's face.
''M-Miku!'' Jacky squeaked, big eyed.
''She is right, If you claim to be so great, why don't you fight instead?'' Zeta suddenly dared, jumping on Miku's shoulder.
''I'm too busy being an pop-star''
What?
Where did that ego suddenly came from?
''You only have one song! And nobody listens to it anymore!'' Miku and Zeta both nodded, happily to have something they agreed on.
''Because it's the best song ever!'' Both Jacky and Hotaru intervened.
''Urg, I'm going home'' Yuina signed, Show Kabocha and Zeta would almost always end up arguing and now Miku was joining.
It was really stupid and annoying.
Orlok reluctantly followed his partner, who was also followed by Wakaba and Larry, both getting tired of arguments too.
''We have a biology test tomorrow!'' Hotaru quickly reminded them before the four left.
It didn't take long for everyone else to leave and leaving Kabocha, Tomoko, Zeta and Wisp alone.
As usual Wisp would fly around the city aimlessly, well she did claim to be looking for another ghost or someone who could take her Hollow Changer.
Without saying a word, Kabocha had gone into his room, this time leaving only the two alien-siblings alone on the table.
''An...'' Zeta began worriedly, turning to his sister.
''Don't worry, I'll find a way to bring dad back and turn you back to normal and save King Hallow and save this world as well our world!'' Tomoko reassured him.
''But it's so...''
''..Dangerous'' Tomoko finished, she had heard that many times the last few days
They were right.
They were so right.
His song wasn't popular anymore.
He wasn't popular anymore.
Well that had to change.
Kabocha sat on his bed, a notebook in one hand, a pen in the other.
Time to write a new song!
But no inspiration came.
Not like last time.
He had written the song ''Out of the Cage'' based on his experiences as one of Onibara's followers, on how he didn't want to be controlled.
But what could he write about now?
''Are you awake?'' He could hear Tomoko's voice whisper on the other side of the door, he didn't reply yet she still slowly opened the door and came inside.
''What are you do-...'' She started but then she realized it ''Are you making a new song!?''
''Well...''
''How wonderful! What's it about?''
''You'll see I...''
''Eh! Are you done already?''
''No! I don't know what to write about''
''Oooh''
Tomoko sat down on the bed next to Kabocha, she stared at the notebook.
''Write about Halloween World!'' She suggested but he instantly shot it down, too risky.
''Em...Write about something interesting! Like space, the sky, rivers, love, war, peace, chupacabra, pirates, music, dreams, butterflies, fruit, school, cards and, of course, cows!''
Kabocha was sure she had suggested more 'interesting things' but she was talking so fast he didn't catch any of them.
''I'll think of something tomorrow, I don't have any inspiration''
And with that he put the notebook down as he changed into his pajama's and tucked under the blanket.
''I still can't believe you've met Show Kabocha, sis!'' Kaori said as both sisters were sitting on the couch, both with their phones in their hands and texting (Miku with their father and Kaori with her friend Kurenai) while at the same time talking to each other.
''Yeah but he is really...a jerk''
''That's not true!'' Jacky immediately yelled, clearly offended.
Miku signed and turned her attention back to her phone.
She really missed her dad.
''Well why don't come along? He must be thrilled to meet such a big fan of himself'' She signed uninterested.
''Oh, that would be great, He's even more beautiful in person!'' Jacky smiled, hopping up and down on the couch.
''...Well...I don't know...'' Kaori said softly, she didn't really had the courage to approach him.
He was so handsome, so cool and so popular!
That night she had a simply charming dream, Show Kabocha was singing a song, a song he announced was written especially for her.
How romantic it was.
Then everything fell quiet, as If someone had turned the volume down on the TV, Show Kabocha continued singing, his mouth was moving, he was staring at Kaori but she couldn't hear anything.
Except a soft voice she'd never heard before.
''Isn't it nice? Having someone care about you? Love you''
Then she woke up, feeling quite hot, Kaori looked around the room as she slowly went back to sleep.
However this time it was a mere dreamless Night.
The next day, even Wakaba had found the biology test quite a breeze.
Orlok had noticed that Wisp had being eying the girls' teacher Ms. Morino during lunchbreak.
''Oh my, she's so passionate!'' Wisp giggled, Orlok turned to her with a curious expression.
''You think she can be a Cure?''
Wisp didn't reply, seeming to be deep in though.
However Wisp wouldn't get the chance to reply as seemingly something big was happening at the front gates, almost all students and teachers alike were rushing through the halls excitingly.
Curious, the girls had followed and were in for quite a surprise.
''Hey Fukutoku High!''
''Isn't that?''
''Show Kabocha! It's Show Kabocha!''
''Ohmygosh!''
''No way!''
''Urg really?''
The group was quite surprised when a small stage was somehow standing at the front gate, with Show Kabocha on it, holding a microphone close to his mouth.
A few other people were standing around the stage, probably his manager and assistants.
''I've just written a new song and I want you all to hear it first!''
''Did you hear that!?''
''OHMYGOSH!''
''Awesome! Awesome!''
''YEAH SHOW KABOCHA!''
Yuina, Miku and Zeta all exchanged dark glances, while Hotaru and Jacky started cheering loudly as they ran closer to the stage, Miku eventually notices Kaori and her friend Kurenai also standing not far away from the stage.
''I want to dedicate this song to someone special too me, Tomoko!'' Show Kabocha pointed to Tomoko, who was surprised and stood frozen in place until Wakaba had given her a gentle push towards the stage.
''Wasn't she his sister?''
''That is so sweet of him!''
''Oh I wish he wrote me a song too''
Zeta's blood boiled.
How dare he!?
How dare he use his sister to write some pop-song to become popular!
Yuina saw the fury on Zeta's face and simply rolled her eyes with a wry smile, however his caused her to spot something, or better said someone in the corner of her eyes.
Kuroneko.
However before Yuina could even react the cat-girl had already thrown an needle towards the stage.
Not really sure where it had landed but soon an Futakuchi was standing next to the stage which immediately caused massive panic.
The closest thing it resembled was probably a some kind of dog, If a dog was huge, stood on it hind legs, had two mouths and had a somewhat shiny green color.
''Kaori! Kaori!'' Kurenai screamed her lungs out as the monster started roaring, grabbing the young man on the stage and holding it close to it's chest as Kabocha screamed in terror.
That creature, that creature...Kaori had turned into that creature...Kurenai didn't know why...she didn't know how but she saw it happen. She had been standing right next to her!
''Kaori?'' Kurenai cried, somewhat softer yet still as terrified, what exactly had happened?
The Pretty Cure would save them right? They would save everyone and turn Kaori back to normal.
Yuina, Miku, Wakaba had hid on the other side of the school, Tomoko quickly following them as the four grabbed their Hollow Changers.
''Boo Boo Bogey! Monster Change!''
In a short moment all four had transformed.
''Pure Blood lust, Defeating you is a must! Cure Blood!''
''Magical Spell, Potion with a strange smell! Cure Witch! Hehe!''
''Howling High, Full moon in the sky! Cure Wolf!''
''Bright Grace, The being from outer space! Cure Alien!''
Witch, Wolf and Alien all instantly starting kicking, hitting and slapping the Futakuchi but Blood turned her attention to where Kuroneko had just been but she was gone already.
What, why did she leave already?
''Let's use Hollow Festa!'' Wolf suggested, while using Wolf Claw, however this time it didn't tire her at all, in fact she actually found herself growing more energized than ever.
Witch and Alien looked at each other with somewhat confused looks, would they use Witch's staff or Alien's attack to use Hollow Festa?
And would it work against the Futakuchi?
''Precure! Please help her!'' Someone called to the Cures before they could decide on a strategy.
''Watch out! You stupid! Go hide somewhere!'' Blood snapped at the girl, picking her up before the Futakuchi could grab her.
It was Kurenai who Blood was holding in her arms.
''My friend, that is my friend, Kaori!'' Kurenai said, pointing at the Futakuchi with tearfully eyes.
''You mean...?!'' Witch gasped, seemingly to lose balance a bit as Wolf held her by her arms.
''Yes! Yes! You really do know everything, you're always there when someone is in trouble'' Kurenai forced a smile as Blood sat her down behind the school, quickly returning with Witch to Alien and Wolf, still trying to get the Futakuchi to let go of Show Kabocha.
''That's Kaori!'' Witch yelled as she jumped on the Futakuchi, trying to embrace the creature to hopefully calm it down.
Hey, it always worked in Magical Girls Shows and manga's!
''Sis, it's me, Miku'' She whispered quietly, hoping that no one except her could hear her.
But the Futakuchi only grew more irritated as it grabbed Witch and threw her against the wall of the School. Which hurt.
''Stupid!'' Blood hissed when she helped her fallen comrade.
Alien grasped her hands together and pointed at the Futakuchi
''I see it's weak spot!'' She yelled, waiting for her teammates to help, Wolf was the first to put her paw on Alien's hand, quickly followed by Blood and eventually by Witch, hesitantly.
''Pretty Cure! Hallow Festa!''
A stream of simply powerful light engulfed the Futakuchi and before any of the girls could wink the creature had already disappeared and Kaori was lying unconscious on the ground.
''Thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou'' Kurenai grabbed Blood's hands and bowed a few times as then quickly ran to her friend who was already surrounded by a lot of others students and teacher, quite a few other students had turned their attention to Show Kabocha, who was conscious and lay next to Kaori with a somewhat puzzled expression.
The rest of them surrounded the Cures.
''That was great!''
''How did you do that?'' Said one male student who Blood did recognize as a classmate.
''Cure Wolf! I'm your biggest fan! I love you, Cure Wolf!'' Said another, revealing his cellphone with a picture of Cure Wolf on it, who blushed heavily and tried to hide behind Witch.
''You are a new one! Can I get your Autographs?'' A female student asked and shoved a notebook into Alien's face, who smiled brightly as signed it in ^^^ 2$-ian language.
Needless to say the girl couldn't read any of it.
''I'm Cure Alien! Bright Grace from Outer Space!'' Alien stroke a pose, causing quite a few to take a photo of her.
''Alien! Let's go back'' Blood grabbed Alien's arm as she dragged her along, The four jumped away, back to the place where they had transformed quite a few moments ago.
''Wow, we're so popular!'' Tomoko clapped her hands together cheerfully.
Then they noticed someone else.
''Boo Boo Bogey! Monster Change! Boo Boo Bogey! Monster Change! Boo Boo Bogeeeee-! You're back already!''
''Hotaru?''
Hotaru was holding the blue Hollow Changer in her hands and had repeated those lines over and over again, Wisp flew around her head, amused.
''Don't tell you have been doing this the entire time since we were fighting?'' Yuina signed, it was quite uncharacteristic of Hotaru to look his irritated and upset.
Did she want to become a Pretty Cure so badly?
Well Yuina would gladly trade with her...
The girls had all gone back to the stage, everything seemed to be alright, Show Kabocha was standing in front of the stage as groups of students (male and female alike) were lining up to get his autograph.
When he saw Tomoko, he waved at her and called her over
''This is Tomoko, a girl who learned me many things and his song is written for her, I'm going to sing it again, do you want that?''
''YES YES YES YES!
''Alright! Here is my next big song 'Green Passion'!''
''KYAAAAA!''
'Green Passion' was quite an improvement from 'Outside the Cage', Kabocha's first song, to Yuina, it sounded more...happy and was actually kinda catchy.
But the lyrics were still pretty stupid.
''I give up'' Hotaru finally said and gave Yuina the blue Hollow Changer.
''Oh! I see why It doesn't work! Your hair isn't blue!'' Miku suggested ''It's a rule that most Magical Girls have the same hair or eye color as their Magical Girl form, well or at least something similar!'' She explained quite serious.
''Who has blue hair then?'' Hotaru asked softly.
Then they all knew.
''Ms. Morino!''
ED: ''Delusion Disco!'' - Yoshino Nanjo (Yuina Akagawa)
