Hi, I'm Serena, a new Pokémon Trainer and I just started my Pokémon Journey. But I didn't think Day 1 of my journey would cause me to get caught in a battle between the mysterious Teenage Mutant Ninja Squirtles and their arch enemy; the Shredder. But now, this mutant plant has just started growing and is threatening to overrun Lumiose City's sewers. I just hope I can through this battle in one peace, long enough for me to reunite with my childhood friend, Ash Ketchum.

Presents

(Insert Theme)

Squirtle Power!

(We see the night sky.)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Squirtles

(The camera moves down to the street and a sewer lid pops off due to a green light bursting out.)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Squirtles

(We see four Squirtles bathed in green light levitating up.)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Squirtles

(Smoke builds up, but clears up, revealing the Teenage Mutant Ninja Squirtles.)

Heroes in the half shell

Squirtle Power!

(The title forms.)

They're the world's most fearsome fighting crew

(The roof of the Battle Shell opens up to reveal the TMNS. A spring launches the four heroes into the air.)

(We're really hip!)

(April is the one driving the Battle Shell. Ash Ketchum and Pikachu are seated next to her.)

They're heroes in a half shell

(The TMNS draw out their weapons.)

and they're blue

(The TMNS are armed and ready for battle.)

(Hey - get a grip!)

(We see closeups of the TMNS' weapons.)

When the evil Shredder attacks

(Shredder slashes the screen and he and an army of Foot Ninjas charge.)

These Squirtle boys don't cut him no slack

(The TMNS descend from the air, with Leonardo slashing at the screen, transitioning to the next scene.)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Squirtles

(Donatello has the Squirtle Glider fire its lasers, popping Team Rocket's Mewoth balloon.)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Squirtles

(Michelangelo fights all of Team Rocket's Pokémon, defeating them all.)

Splinter taught them to be ninja teens

(An ordinary Raticate mutates into Splinter.)

(He's a radical rat!)

(Splinter smashes a couple of wooden boxes.)

Leonardo leads,

(Leonardo points his katana forward.)

Donatello does machines

(Donatello is piloting the Squirtle Bot, while Meowth is piloting the Mega-Mega Meowth Machine)

(That's a fact, jack!)

(The Squirtle Bot punches the Meowth robot's head off.)

Raphael is cool, but rude

(Raphael uses his sai to get a slice of pizza and splatters the pizza on the camera.)

(Gimmie a break!)

(Raphael is using his sai as a pizza fork.)

Michelangelo is a party dude (Party!)

(Michelangelo is break dancing.)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Squirtles

(The TMNS are running across the rooftops.)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Squirtles

(The Technodrome bursts out of the ground in front of our heroes.)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Squirtles

(The TMNS charge into battle.)

Heroes in the half shell

Squirtle Power!

(The title forms again.)

Episode 23: It Came From Beneath the Sewers!

At Professor Sycamore's Pokémon laboratory in Lumiose City, Serena looked at Fennekin, Chespin and Froakie, figuring out which one she wanted to choose as her starter Pokémon. Serena gasped in amazement. "Before you make your decision, this is your Pokédex, here," said Prof. Sycamore, giving her one. "Wow. Professor, thanks very much," said Serena. Part of the screen began to glow. "It's on," said Serena. "If you point your Pokédex toward a Pokémon, it'll search for it automatically. Why not give it a try?" asked Prof. Sycamore. "Okay," said Serena.

The first Pokémon she pointed her Pokédex to was Fennekin. Fennekin's photo appeared on the Pokédex. "Fennekin, the Fox Pokémon. Fennekin expels hot air that can reach nearly 400 degrees. It likes to snack on twigs," said the Pokédex. Fennekin sneezed and some small embers expelled from its ears. "Amazing," said Serena. She turned to Chespin. "And you're next," said Serena. She pointed the Pokédex toward Chespin. "Chespin, the Spiny Nut Pokémon. Chespin can flex the soft spikes on its head, making them so stiff and sharp that it can even pierce through stone," said the Pokédex. Chespin was flexing its body. "I get it," said Serena. She turned to Froakie. "And now you," said Serena. She pointed the Pokédex at Froakie. "Froakie, the Bubble Frog Pokémon. From its chest and back, Froakie creates bubbles called Frubbles, which act as a cushion and soften the blow of an opponent's attack," said Pokédex. Froakie started to make the frubbles around its neck bigger. Serena gasped in amazement. "This'll come in handy," said Serena. "Like it?" asked Prof. Sycamore. "Yes," said Serena. "Well then, go ahead and pick your partner," said Prof. Sycamore.

Serena stared at the three Pokémon. "They're all so cute, but I already made up my mind. You see, I knew who wanted already when I left the house," said Serena. She walked up to Fennekin and kneeled down so that she could be eye level with the fire fox. "Fennekin. I pick you. I'm Serena," said Serena. "Fenn!" said Fennekin happily.

Elsewhere, the TMNS, Ninjara, Merissa and April were in the Battle Shell, searching for the new fragment of the Eye of Zarnov. Officer Jenny was accompanying them too on her motorcycle. Her Manectric rode in the sidecar. "It's beeping pretty good now. We're definitely getting closer to the alien crystal," said Donatello. "And to the story of the decade. Crystals from outer space, real-live aliens from other planets! And I can't tell a soul about it," said April. "It's only until we find the other fragments, April," said Leonardo. "Leonardo's right. There's too much at stake here," said Raphael. "If word got out, some of the common crooks would try to find them for money," said Ninjara. "As you Squirtles told me, the first one had the power to shrink people and objects. Who knows what terrible power this next fragment will have," said Jenny. The crystal tracker then began to beep. "Hey, it's indicating for us to turn here," said Donatello. The Battle Shell and Jenny's motorcycle then turned right at a street corner. They saw there wasn't a person on the streets. "Well, it looks kinda deserted, doesn't it?" asked Michelangelo. "No doubt about it. We're getting closer," said Donatello.

Very soon, the Battle Shell and Jenny's motorcycle arrived at a carnival. A lot of people were gathered there. The Battle Shell stopped behind a long line. "End of the line," said Leonardo. "A carnival?" asked Jenny. "That crystal is somewhere on these grounds," said Donatello. The heroes disembarked from their vehicles. "Well, I just hope it's near the pizza stand. I'm so hungry, I'm hollow," said Michelangelo. April then stood in front of the Squirtles. "Wait a minute, fellas. You can't walk in there looking like that," said April. "Why not? Is there a carnival dress code?" asked Leonardo. "You're mutant Squirtles, remember?" asked April. "So that's why I'm tall. And I always thought it was a growth spurt," said Raphael sarcastically. "Besides, April. The Squirtles are working with the police force. So it's cool," said Jenny. The group of heroes then began to head to the carnival.

(Insert "Technodrome Theme" from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles [1987 Series])

Deep below, in the Earth's core, the Shredder returned to the Technodrome. "Unfortunately I had to call you back here to the Technodrome. Obviously, it's vital. Now, let me see the crystal," said Krang. "I-i-i'm afraid it was lost, Krang," said Shredder. "Lost?! How could such a thing happen?" asked Krang. Shredder turned to one of the monitors, which showed Baxter Stockman eating his lunch. "My idiot assistant Baxter accidentally threw it out," said Shredder. "It's possible I merely misplaced it," said Baxter. He accidentally spat out some food, which caused a machine to spark. "Don't eat near the equipment, you micro-brain!" snapped Shredder. "Yes, master. I'm sorry," said Baxter.

"You must help me find it, Krang. I'll never be able to defeat the Squirtles without all the fragments," said Shredder. "A-a-all right, Shredder. We do need all the power we can obtain to destroy our enemies," said Krang as he activated a computer scanner. The computer showed a map of the Earth. "I'd like to come," said a voice. Shredder and Krang saw that it belonged to Domino, the mutant Roserade. Ever since her mutation, she no longer wore her Team Rocket uniform. Now, she wore a black skin tight jumpsuit along with black lipstick. "Domino. What makes you think you're qualified to help me on this mission?" asked Shredder. "I've waiting for a chance to return to the surface. I can't stand being cooped down here, below the Earth!" said Domino. "Very well. I could make use of your Pokémon abilities," said Shredder.

A red dot appeared on the map, showing where it was. "Ah ha! I've located it in an area outside the city," said Krang. The computer printed out the location coordinates. "I know where this is. On the grounds of a small carnival," said Shredder. "Splendid. Then that is where you shall go," said Krang. "To a carnival?" asked Domino. "Yes, you'll fit in quite well with the other freaks," said Krang. Krang chuckled. Domino growled at Krang's insult.

(End Music)

Back at the carnival, the Squirtles continued their search for the crystal fragment. "We can't be far now," said Leonardo. "Yeah, we hang a left at the bearded lady and go past the flea circus," said Raphael. "I got news for ya. We already did pass the flea circus," said Donatello, feeling itchy. "Okay, Squirtles, it's very close now," said Leonardo. Then, April noticed something. "Hold everything. Where's Michelangelo?" asked April. The other heroes noticed Mikey's absence too. He happened to be at a ball toss stand. "All right, here I go again," said Michelangelo. He used his nunchakus to whack the baseballs at the bottles. "Cowabunga!" said Michelangelo. Everybody began to cheer. The one running the stand gave him a bunch of Teddiursa plushies. "Like, I'm batting a thousand!" said Michelangelo. "Michelangelo, I've been looking all over the carnival for you!" said April. "Why'd you do that? I was right here. Here, I won these for you," said Michelangelo, handing April the stuffed Teddiursas. They were heavy and April fell to the ground. "You really shouldn't have done it," said April.

Serena happened to be at the carnival too. Fennekin was out of her Pokéball. "Wow! I never thought I'd stop by to get my first Pokémon and attend the carnival at the same day," said Serena. Just then, Fennekin spotted something. "Fenne! Fennekin!" said Fennekin. She began to run to what she spotted. "What is it, Fennekin? Wait up!" cried Serena. Serena ran after her Fennekin. Fennekin ran until she stopped by what she spotted. It was the second fragment of the Eye of Zarnov. Serena gasped in amazement and picked up the fragment. "It's beautiful! I think I'd look pretty wearing this diamond, wouldn't you think, Fennekin?" asked Serena. "Fennekin," said Fennekin.

"All right, we're zeroing in on it," said Donatello. Just then, Serena and Fennekin passed by the TMNS and their allies. The crystal tracker beeped. "What, that girl has the crystal?" asked Raphael. "Alien tracking devices never lie," said Donatello. "Hey. I recognize her. That's the girl who stopped by Professor Sycamore's lab earlier today," said Leonardo. "What do you know of her?" asked Merissa. "Her name is Serena. She came to pick up her first Pokémon, which is that Fennekin over there. And apparently, she seems to be looking for Ash," said Raphael. "It seems that she has feelings for Ash," said Merissa. The Primarina let out a girly giggle. "What are we supposed to do, knock her out and grab it?" asked Raphael sarcastically. "Never mind, fellas. I'll talk to her," said Jenny. "Manectric," said Manectric. Officer Jenny began to lead the heroes as they followed Serena.

Unfortunately for Serena and Fennekin, the Shredder, Baxter, Tatsu and Domino happened to be spying on her. "There it is. The crystal. That little brat has it. Baxter, this will be like taking candy from a baby. Heh, heh, heh, heh!" chuckled Shredder. "You certainly have a way with words, master," said Baxter. "Here she comes now, master," said Tatsu. "I hope it isn't too heavy for a necklace," said Serena.

Without warning, the Shredder grabbed Serena by the hair. "Hey!" cried Serena. With his other hand, he snatched the crystal fragment from Serena. "I'll be happy to take it off your hands," said Shredder. Serena gasped when she recognized Shredder. "Hey! You're that Shredder creep I saw on the news!" said Serena. "I see my reputation proceeds me," said Shredder. Suddenly, Fennekin fired an Ember attack, which burned Shredder's foot. The Shredder yelped in pain. He dropped Serena and the crystal fragment, which was sent flying. "Oh, no! The crystal!" cried Shredder. "Have no fear, master. I've got it," said Baxter. "Good catch, Baxter," said Shredder. "You must admit, I do have soft hands," said Baxter. "Yes, and a head to match," said the Shredder. "Come back, you thieves!" cried Serena. "Fenne!" said Fennekin. Serena and Fennekin began to chase after Shredder.

Suddenly, Domino fired an electrical blast from her tulip hands at both of them. Serena and Fennekin barely dodged the incoming attack. When the two recovered, they saw the villains fled. "Darn, they go away!" cried Serena. At that moment, the TMNS, April, Ninjara, Merissa, Officer Jenny and her Manetric caught up with Serena and Fennekin. "Excuse me, miss?" asked Jenny. "Officer Jenny. I need your help. That Shredder creep from that big battle in Saffron City stole something from me!" said Serena. "What would that be?" asked Jenny. "It was this gemstone I found here," said Serena. "Fenne," said Fennekin. "That gemstone you found, that is no ordinary one," said Jenny "What do you mean?" asked Serena. "Fenne?" asked Fennekin. "You might want to come with us. We have some explaining to do," said April.

The Shredder, Baxter Stockman, Tatsu and Domino went to their hideout in an abandoned warehouse. "Now to discover the secret of the crystal and what special power it has," said Shredder. The crystal fragment was being scanned with a special machine Baxter built. "Quite fascinating. A most unusual molecular infrastructure," said Baxter. Suddenly, the crystal fell out of the machine and landed near Shredder. What Shredder didn't notice that there was some green substance on his foot. The crystal landed near the foot that was stained. "Clumsy fool! You could have damaged it. You also ruined my shine." said Shredder. "It seems to have picked up some mud from your boot," said Baxter as he took out a rag to clean the crystal. After cleaning it, he threw the dirty rag aside.

At that moment, Domino noticed the green stain was starting to grow. "Umm, guys?" asked Domino. "What is it, Domino?" asked Tatsu. Shredder, Baxter and Tatsu gasped when they saw the growing glob. "That glob, it's starting to grow," said Shredder. "This is what I wiped from the crystal," said Baxter. He picked up the rag and green glob and put it in a scanner. "It's some kind of spore-like substance, a primitive form of plant life," said Baxter. "It must have stuck to my boot when I was in the Technodrome earlier," said Shredder. "Touching the crystal must have triggered its growth process," said Baxter. "A mutant plant, the perfect way to flush out those mutant Squirtles," said Shredder. "Like how Grass-types defeat Water-types, that plant will make mulch out of those shell heads," said Domino. "Soon the power of the Eye of Zarnov will be mine! Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!" laughed the Shredder.

The TMNS and their friends, along with Serena went to back to the sewers. But they arrived via a different entrance since they didn't want Serena to find out it was underneath Professor Sycamore's laboratory. Merissa was in her Pokéball. "And we came so close to getting that fragment, too," said Leonardo. "Yeah. What a bummer," said Michelangelo. "You came close once. The better to prepare you for your next encounter," said Splinter. "Tell that to this tracking device. I think it's suffering from battery burnout," said Donatello. "Hey, no biggie. I'll just boogie on down to the store And pick up some fresh ones," said Michelangelo. "Except for one small problem? This gizmo's from another planet, and what store carries battery size, quadruple 'z'?" asked Raphael, taking out the battery. "I never thought a crystal fragment could be worth this much trouble," said Serena. "What do you advise, master?" asked Leonardo. "I have a feeling the answer will soon come to us," said Splinter.

Suddenly, the sewers began to shake. "What's going on?!" asked April. "An earthquake, in Lumiose City?!" asked Serena. Suddenly, something burst through the wall. It was a bunch of large vines. Everybody could also hear some snarling too. The TMNS and Ninjara took out their weapons. "I saw this on the late show once. The invasion of the mean, green, giant killer beanstalk," said Michelangelo. He turned to the readers. "Didn't think I could say it, did ya?" asked Michelangelo. "Stand back, April and Serena. This is no mother's day plant," said Leonardo.

Suddenly, one of the vines wrapped around Michelangelo, causing him to scream his girly scream. "Hey! Let me go!" cried Michelangelo. "Stand back, fellas. This one's on me," said Leonardo. He jumped and grabbed onto the vine. "Let's see how tough this thing really is," said Leonardo. He then sliced the vine in two with his katanas. "Ow!" cried the mutant plant. Leonardo and Michelangelo fell to the ground. Suddenly, a vine wrapped around April's ankle. April yelped. "It's got me!" cried April as the vine started to drag her. "Back off, buster! She's not plant food!" said Donatello, charging into action. He whacked the vine with his bo staff.

Officer Jenny opened fire at some of the vines with her pistol. But the bullets had no effect on the vines. She turned to Manectric. "Manectric, use Electro Ball!" said Jenny. Manectric then fired an Electro Ball, which zapped some of the vines. Raphael was fighting a bunch of vines. One of them wrapped around him. "Down, boy!" said Raphael. He sliced the vine in two with his sais. Ninjara sliced at a couple of vines with her katanas. Then, she fired a flamethrower attack, which burned some of them. Fennekin also used an Ember attack to burn some of them too. The monster plant's vines then withdrawn back through the hole.

"Whew! What kind of hideous plant was that?" asked April. "I don't know, man, But it was mondo bizarro," said Michelangelo. Donatello picked up a severed vine. "My guess is, it's not from this planet," said Donatello. "I could almost hear it say ouch," said Raphael. "I think that was me," said Michelangelo. "Well, whatever it was, we seemed to have frightened it off," said Leonardo. "And we now that like all plants, it hates fire," said Ninjara. "I have a feeling we have not seen the last of that plant creature," said Splinter. "Do you think it's somehow connected to the Shredder?" asked Raphael. "It is highly possible. He has access to Dimension X, where many strange organisms abound," said Splinter. "Speaking of Shredder, we'd better start searching for those crystals," said Leonardo. "Great. Let's get started," said April. "No, April. We'll drop you and Serena off at your apartment. We need you to stay on the shell cell," said Leonardo. "I'd rather go along. You Squirtles have all the fun," complained April as the Squirtles escorted her. "Well I'm staying. Besides, you might need my Fennekin's fire power to help," said Serena. "Fennekin," said Fennekin. The Squirtles could see that Serena wouldn't change her mind. "Okay. Just don't let us out of our sight," said Jenny.

(Insert "Technodrome Theme" from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles [1987 Series])

The Shredder and Baxter were monitoring the plant's movements. "Blast! That plant is moving too slowly. It will take weeks to flush out those Squirtles!" said Shredder. "It appears we'll have to come up with a different plan to destroy them," said Baxter. "Brilliant deduction, Baxter. I sometimes wonder how that little pinhead of yours manages to hold all those great big brains," said Shredder. "Really, master, you don't have to be cruel," said Baxter. "Luckily, I've come up with the perfect plan to lure the Squirtles to their demise," said Shredder. He let out an evil chuckle.

(End Music)

Irma was serving tea for April at their apartment. Merissa was out of her Poké Ball. "So, how come you're sitting home all by your lonesome? Casey had to call off your recent date due to his work?" asked Irma. "No, Irma. I'm staying home because I'm expecting someone to call," said April. "Sure you are," said Irma. "So, what's new at Channel 6?" asked April. "Oh, well, Vernon said, 'if you don't have a story on the air in twenty-four hours, you can look for another job," said Irma. April giggled. "Gee, Irma, I'm sure glad I asked," said April. "Don't worry, girls. I'm sure that something news worthy will turn up," said Merissa.

Just then, everybody heard a knock. "Who could that be?" asked April. "Maybe it's a gentleman caller," said Irma. "I seriously doubt it. I don't know any gentlemen," said April as she got up. April opened the door and saw there was no one. But then, she saw a note on the floor. She picked it up and read it. :Come quick. We need you and Merissa's help. Signed, the Squirtles. And there's an address!" said April. "So they finally want to use your two's help, huh?" asked Irma. "Well, I am Leonardo's boyfriend after all. Sometimes I need to look out for him from time to time," said Merissa. She giggled. "Bye!" said April. And she and her Primarina left.

It was now nighttime when April and Merissa arrived at the address. "This is the address on the note," said April. "Why do I have a bad feeling about this?" asked Merissa. April and Merissa then entered the warehouse. "Squirtles? Are you here?" asked April.

Suddenly, the Shredder emerged and grabbed both girls by the arms. "No, but I am!" snarled Shredder. "Shredder!" cried April & Merissa. "Baxter, Domino, where are your manners? Offer the young ladies some seats," said Shredder. "Gladly, master," said Baxter, as he and Domino pushed wooden seats. "Make yourself comfortable, you two," said Shredder. He along with Baxter, Domino and Tatsu strapped the two girls to the seats with wrist shackles on the chairs' arms. "You may be here a very long time," said Shredder. He chuckled. The Shredder then got April's shell phone out of her purse. "Aha!" said Shredder. "What are you doing?" asked April. "Making sure you don't get lonely," said Shredder.

Meanwhile, on the highway, the Squirtles, Ninjara and Officer Jenny were continuing their search for the crystal fragment. Serena was riding in the Battle Shell with the Squirtles. Serena turned to the Squirtles. "You know, I saw you on the news once or twice before I started my journey," said Serena. "You did?" asked Michelangelo. "Yes. And both times, I saw you were fighting alongside Ash Ketchum," said Serena. "Oh yeah. We first met him when he visited our real home city, New Tork City. He was attacked by a bunch of Team Rocket scum, including the infamous Team Pansies trio. But we managed to send them packing to the slammer," said Michelangelo. "Ash is quite the powerful Trainer. He's won six Pokémon league tournaments and the Kanto Battle Frontier," said Leonardo. "Wow! He's sure different from when I last met him," said Serena.

"So, how is it that you know, Ash?" asked Ninjara. "You see, years ago, we both went to Pokémon Summer Camp, which was hosted by Professor Oak. Although, it was against my will. One day, while at the camp, I got lost in a nearby forest and was startled by a Poliwag. I fell over and hurt my knee in the process. It was on that same day that I met Ash, who was looking for the same Poliwag. Noticing my knee injury, he pulled out a handkerchief and wrapped it around my wounded knee, saying that it was a good-luck charm and that the pain would go away. However, when my knee continued to hurt, he told me 'Don't give up till its over' and helped me up before escorting me out of the forest. Afterwards, I returned to Kalos bringing along the handkerchief and the memory of my meeting with Ash," said Serena.

Serena blushed as she thought about Ash. "You have a crush on him, don't you?" asked Ninjara. "I do. Once this whole mutant plant affair is over, I'm heading to Santalune City. That's where Ash is going too," said Serena.

Just then, everybody heard Donatello's shell phone ringing. "What's that noise?" asked Serena. "The Shell Phone!" said Leonardo. Donatello took it out and answered it. "April, is that you?" asked Donatello. "Not even close," said Shredder. "It's Shredder. What do you want, you metal-faced misfit?" asked Donatello. "Now, now, speak with respect. I'm holding your friend April hostage along with her Primarina," said Shredder. He held the shell phone near April and Merissa, who were gagged at this point. Everybody could hear April's muffled shouts. "That's April and Merissa, all right. I recognize her mumbles," said Raphael. Leonardo grabbed the shell phone from Donatello. "All right, Shredder, where have you got her?" asked Leonardo. "423 Dock Street. I'll be waiting, mutants," said Shredder. "Okay, Squirtles, let's haul shell!" said Leonardo. He pushed on the gas pedal and the Battle Shell began to speed off to the said address. "Wait up!" cried Jenny as she sped up her motorcycle.

Very soon, the Battle Shell and Jenny's motorcycle arrived outside the warehouse. "This is it. 423 Dock Street," said Donatello. "But we just can't rush in there without a plan," said Leonardo. "Yeah. That scuzzball probably has the place booby-trapped," said Raphael. "Hostage situations like these must be approached smartly," said Jenny. "I think so much better on a full stomach. How 'bout we take a pizza break, huh?" asked Michelangelo. "A pizza break?!" asked everybody else. "Oh, chill out, dudes. It was only a suggestion," said Michelangelo. "Michelangelo, you just gave us the perfect way to surprise Shredder," said Leonardo. "I did?" asked Michelangelo.

Very soon, the heroes were going to put their plan into action. They disguised themselves as pizza deliverers. Donatello knocked on the door. "Special delivery," said Donatello. "See who that is," said Shredder to Baxter. Baxter walked up to the doors. Baxter looked through the small hole in the door and saw the disguised heroes. "It's four blue pizza delivery boys," said Baxter. "I don't remember ordering any pizzas, especially blue ones," said Shredder.

(Insert "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1987 Theme, Instrumental")

Suddenly, Raphael kicked the door, knocking Baxter down. "Well, you're gettin' 'em, whether you want 'em or not!" said Raphael. Baxter tried to attack Raphael, but Michelangelo splattered one of the pizzas in Baxter's face. "I-i can't see!" cried Baxter. "Like, that was the plan, dude!" said Michelangelo as he and the other heroes ran into the warehouse. "It will take more than a pizza with extra olives to stop me," said Shredder. He took out a ray gun and fired it at the heroes. Domino fired some electrical blasts from her tulips. Tatsu fired a Water Shuriken. The heroes dodged the incoming attacks.

"Bothersome mutants!" said Shredder. He fired at Michelangelo, who had put the pizza box he was holding down. Michelangelo jumped and the blast hit the box, burning the pizza. "Uh. Who likes their crust extra crispy?" asked Michelangelo. Domino fired more electrical blasts at both Raphael and Ninjara, but they dodged them. "So which Team Rocket member you used to be?" asked Raphael. "Agent 009, Domino. But my enemies called me the Black Tulip because I always carried a black tulip or two, which can zap my foes!" said Domino. "And I can see that the mutation fused them to your hands," said Ninjara. Domino then zapped Raphael, paralyzing him. "I've got you now, you wretched reptile!" said Domino. But suddenly, Ninjara fired a Flamethrower attack, which scorched Domino. Serena's Fennekin also joined in, using her Ember attack. Domino screamed as she got burned by the attack. She began to run around, with her butt set on fire. "Water! Water! Water!" cried Domino. Tatsu fired a Water Gun attack, which extinguished the flames. Domino sighed with relief.

"This bo's for you, Shredder," said Donatello. He threw his bo, which knocked Shredder's gun out of his claw. "Blast you!" said Shredder. He began to make a run for it, but Officer Jenny stood in his way. "Not so fast, tin grin! You're under arrest for the crimes of kidnapping, murder and various other crimes" said Jenny. The Shredder laughed. "You think a mere police officer can stop me, the almighty Shredder?!" asked Shredder. He continued laughing. "Laugh at this, metal marauder!" said Jenny. She fired her gun at the Shredder. The bullet was aimed at part of Shredder's side. When the bullet hit, it actually punctured a hole in Shredder's armor and grazed Shredder's side. The armored Scizor let out a yelp of pain and clutched his side. He saw that the wound was bleeding. "What?!" asked Shredder. "The police force had been developing special armor piercing bullets with the help of Donatello. It was made to counter the metal that your armor and weapons are made of!" said Jenny. She continued to fire at Shredder. Knowing that he couldn't block the bullets, he began to make a run for it. But some of the bullets still hit him.

"Hold real still, girls," said Leonardo. He cut the shackles that bound April and Merissa's wrists. "My hero!" said Merissa, blushing pink. "I knew you'd come through!" said April. "You didn't think we'd let Shredder get away with this, did you?" asked Leonardo. "Speaking of Shredder getting away!" said April. "Farewell, amphibians, till we meet again!" said Shredder. He and his three goons started to exit out the window. Jenny tried to follow, but Domino fired an electrical blast that hit Jenny. She yelped as she got zapped. She fell to the ground on one knee. "Are you okay, Jenny?" asked Serena. "I'm fine, I've been through worse," said Jenny.

(End Music)

"Bummer! They got away!" said Raphael. "Forget those four for now. We've got a bigger problem, Like finding those fragments," said Leonardo. Suddenly, everybody heard a loud clang. "W-what was that?!" asked April. Everybody turned one of the computer monitors and saw the monster plant was growing bigger. It started to burst out of the street. "Correction. We've got an even bigger problem than that, mainly stopping that alien plant before it destroys the entire city," said Donatello. They saw that the vines were smashing vehicles and buildings. People ran for their lives. "Squirtles, I'm not so sure we can," said Leonardo. "But we have to try," said Merissa.

It was now morning and the alien vines were still attacking the city. "The mayor has declared a state of emergency as the monstrous alien vines continue to choke off the streets of the city," said a male news reporter. The Battle Shell arrived to the vine infested streets. "Man, it's a jungle out there," said Donatello. "Yeah, they ought to rename this Vine street," said Michelangelo. "We'll need some anti-plant firing power. Battle stations, everyone!" said Leonardo. "Right!" said Raphael.

(Insert "Battle Theme" from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles [1987 Series])

Raphael activated the roof's laser turret and fired several lasers at the vines. "Bull's-eye, Raphael!" said Donatello. The Battle Shell then went down an alleyway.

(End Music)

Suddenly, something emerged from the ground in front of the Battle Shell. It was the main mutant plant itself. It looked like a purple, mutant, flytrap. It had a purple head, a pale brown torso and seven yellow eyes. It let out a snarl. Everybody gasped. "Donatello! The brakes!" said Leonardo. Donatello then stopped the Battle Shell. "Oh, man, that thing's humongous!" cried Michelangelo. Suddenly, the mutant plant bit at the Battle Shell's bumper and ripped it off. "I don't believe it. It's ripping off our bumper!" asked Raphael. "What for?" asked Leonardo. The mutant plant began to chew up the bumper. "That's what for. It's actually eating it," said Donatello. "Like, eww," said Serena, looking disgusted. "Well, like, they are rich in iron," said Michelangelo.

The Squirtles and Ninjara got out of the Battle Shell to confront the mutant plant. "Okay, chump, you just bit off more than you can chew," said Raphael as he and his comrades got out their weapons. "Squirtle power!" said Leonardo. And the Squirtles and Ninjara charged at the mutant plant. It used its vines to grab a trash can and stuffed it on top of Leonardo. He yelped as it got stuffed onto him. It grabbed Michelangelo with one of its other vines. He screamed as he got seized. He was thrown. He expected Raphael to catch him, but he didn't. So Michelangelo landed on his butt. "Thanks a lump, Raphael," said Michelangelo crossly. Raphael chuckled. "Any time, old buddy," said Raphael.

Suddenly, the mutant plant began to sink back into the hole. "Great! It's retreating," said Donatello. Leonardo finally removed the trash can from himself. "Not great. It's headed for the sewers," said Raphael. "Invading the sanctity of our happy home?! This time, it's gone too far!" said Michelangelo. "No one knows the sewers better than Splinter. Come on, guys. He'll help us track it down," said Leonardo. The TMNS then went down the hole along with Ninjara and Officer Jenny. April and Serena stayed a the Battle Shell.

The TMNS, Ninjara and Officer Jenny met up with Splinter. "At the rate that plant is growing, By now, it could be anywhere under the city," said Donatello. "Where should we start looking, master?" asked Leonardo. "It is wise to always start at the root of the problem," said Splinter. "Of course. The root! Splinter is right!" said Donatello. "Yeah, I can resonate with that. But where do we glom on to it?" asked Michelangelo. "Even the longest journey starts with a single step," said Splinter. Leonardo looked down and saw some green goo left by the mutant plant. "I think I know what Splinter means. This trail of green goo could only have been made by that plant," said Leonardo. "Well, what are we waiting for? An engraved invitation? Let's go!" said Raphael. The Pokémon ninjas and Jenny then began to follow the trail of goo.

The heroes wandered down the sewers until they came to a dead end. Ninjara and Splinter weren't present at the moment. "The trail leads along this corridor and then disappears," said Leonardo. "There's something really weird going down here," said Raphael. "Where could have it gone?" asked Jenny. Suddenly, the mutant plant burst out of the wall, sending the heroes flying backwards. It used one of its vines to grab Donatello and started to drag him. "It's got me!" cried Donatello. It was going to try to eat him. "N-no, wait ! Don't! I-i taste terrible!" said Donatello. "You're saying that to something that was raised on fertilizer?" asked Raphael. "Uh-oh. Looks like we'll have to call up our secret weapon," said Leonardo. "You mean," said Raphael. "Exactly," said Leonardo & Michelangelo.

Leonardo whistled to signal there "secret weapon". "Yoo-hoo! Oh, Flora!" said Leonardo. As the weed was struggling to get Donatello, it saw who "Flora" was. It was actually Ninjara, wearing fake leaves on head, a bra and a leafy skirt. "Come on, man! You mustn't keep a weed waiting," said Raphael. "But I feel like such a twerp. Besides, I hate first dates," said Ninjara. Ninjara turned to Michelangelo. "If something really bad happens to me, I'm holding you responsible since it was your idea," said Ninjara dangerously. "What. Better than having me do it," said Michelangelo.

The mutant plant dropped Donatello and he made a run for it. The mutant plant began to tickle Ninjara. "Goochy goo," said the mutant plant. "You big tease! Heh, heh, heh, heh! I'll bet you do that to all the growths!" said Ninjara. The mutant plant began to move toward Ninjara. "Great! It likes you," said Leonardo. "It's crazy. But it's actually working," said Jenny. "Manec," said Manectric. "Yeah! Heh, heh, heh, heh! You two could make beautiful mulch together," chuckled Raphael. Ninjara just gave Raphael a dirty look. "Go ahead, plant one on its lips," said Donatello. "Actually, I'd rather plant one on its plant!" said Ninjara. She then fired a flamethrower attack, which burned at power of the mutant plant. "Squirtle power!" said the TMNS.

(Insert "Battle Theme" from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles [1987 Series])

The TMNS then charged at the mutant plant. "This one's for you, bud!" said Leonardo as he cut at one of the mutant plant's vines. The other ninjas also attacked the vines. "Just think of us as your friendly neighborhood weed whackers!" said Donatello. Just then, Leonardo spotted the mutant plant's roots. "Fellas, remember what Splinter said. Get at the root of the problem," said Leonardo. Leonardo then charged at stabbed at the mutant plant's roots. "Gotcha!" said Leonardo. The mutant plant began to wilt and shrink. "It looks like adios for this vine fellow," said Michelangelo. The mutant plant was reduced to a pile of green goop.

(End Music)

"All right! We did it ! Ninja power, Yeah!" cheered the TMNS. "Way to go, Ninjara!" said Raphael, hugging his girlfriend. "Watch it, bud. You're crushing my leaves. I may wanna wear this at the next harvest moon ball," said Ninjara.

(Insert "Technodrome Theme" from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles [1987 Series])

The Shredder, Tatsu, Baxter and Domino went back to the Technodrome. Shredder was having his bullet wounds patched. "They actually made armor piercing bullets like those?" asked Krang. "Yes. And they actually hurt! Those Squirtles have helped Officer Jenny become as big as a danger as they are. Which means I must be more careful the next time I confront our enemies," said Shredder. "This is going to make our quest to get the Eye of Zarnov more dangerous," said Krang.

(End Music)

At their sewer, the TMNS and Ninjara were snacking on some pizza. "This is some dynamite pizza. What's on it, Michelangelo?" asked Donatello. "Everything except green veggies," said Michelangelo. He chuckled. "Good idea, after that experience with the giant plant," said Leonardo. At that moment, April appeared, carrying a potted plant. "I hope you fellas don't feel that way about all plants," said April. "What's that for, April?" asked Leonardo. "Well, every sewer can use a little cheering up," said April. "By the way, where's Serena?" asked Ninjara. "She left for Santalune City. She hopes to find Ash there," said April. "Yep. She really does like him," said Ninjara. "Well, your plant is sort of pretty, April. What kind of plant is it?" asked Michelangelo. Suddenly, it bit Michelangelo in the nose. "A venus flytrap," said April. She giggled. "Now she tells me," said Michelangelo. Everybody else began to laugh.

After destroying the mutant plant that threatened to overrun the city, the TMNS have a chance to relax and rest before continuing their quest to secure the Eye of Zarnov. Meanwhile, Serena sets off to find Ash at Santalune City. Will she be able to meet him? Find out, as the journey continues, on "Teenage Mutant Ninja Squirtles".

To Be Continued . . .

(Insert "Pokémon Theme: X & Y Version" as Ending Theme)

I wanna be the very best
Like no one ever was
To catch them is my real test
To train them is my cause

(Pokémon!)
(Gotta catch 'em all), it's you and me
(Pokémon!)
I know it's my destiny
(Pokémon!)
Yeah, you're my best friend
In a world we must defend

(Pokémon!)
(Gotta catch 'em all)
Gotta catch 'em all
Gotta catch 'em all!
Pokémon!

Sneak Peek

On the next episode of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Squirtles", the Shredder finds another fragment of the Eve of Zarnov. With it, it gives birth to the sentient computer, O.M.N.S.S. who proceeds to take control of the machines in Lumiose City. Meanwhile, Ash and his friends re-encounter the Dedenne that Bonnie wanted to capture two episodes ago. Unfortunately, the Decepticons appear to try to steal Ash and co.'s Pokémon and turn them into Shadow Pokémon! Can the TMNS pull the plug on O.M.N.S.S.? And will Ash and co. defeat the Decepticons? Find out, in "The Mean Machines" on Teenage Mutant Ninja Squirtles!


I thought having Serena help out in this episode would make this adaptation more interesting. Next episode will be an adaptation of not just "The Mean Machines", but also "A Shockingly Cheeky Friendship". But the difference is that the Decepticons are going to be in place of Team Rocket.