Raphael here. What started out as a day of watching a Rhyhorn Race turned into another battle against the Foot and Team Pansies. The Shredder wants to make Squirtle soup out of us. Team Pansies want to steal the Pokémon they have their greedy sights on. Also involved is that guy over there. He apparently has his eye on Serena and thought it would be a great idea to defeat the villains to win her heart. But apparently he discovers that he and his Pokémon have bitten off more than they can chew!

Pokémon Presents . . .

Teenage Mutant Ninja Squirtles!

Squirtles count it off:

1! 2! 3! 4! Squirtles!

Mutant chain reaction (Squirtles!)

Never let us down (Squirtles!)

Ninjutsu action (Squirtles!)

It's a shell of a town!

Squirtles count it off:

(1!) Leonardo's always in control

(2!) The wise guy is Michelangelo

(3!) Donatello, he's the brains of the bunch

(4!) Count on Raphael to throw the first punch

I love bein . . . .

I love bein . . . .

I love bein' a Squirtle!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Squirtles!

Squirtles count it off:

1! 2! 3! 4! Squirtles!

There's no one better (Squirtles!)

Watch out for Shredder! (Squirtles!)

They're like no others (Squirtles!)

Those teenage brothers!

1! 2! 3! 4!

1! 2! 3! 4!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Squirtles!

(Squirtles! Squirtles!)

Episode 30: Giving Chase at the Rhyhorn Race

Today, Ash Ketchum & his Pikachu, Nancy the Ninetales, Serena, Misty Waterflower, Brock Slate, Clemont, Bonnie, Wes, Arcee, Springer and Drift were on the move again. The three Autobots were in their car modes, with the heroes as their passengers. Ash, Pikachu, Nancy and Clemont were traveling in Springer. Serena and Bonnie were riding in Arcee. Wes, Brock and Misty were in Drift. Serena hummed as the heroes traveled. "As long as we're going to Lumiose City, I'd really like to take a shot at a Lumiose Gym battle," said Ash.

"Pikachu," said Pikachu. Clemont had a nervous look for some reason.

"And let's hope whoever's the Gym Leader got rid of all the bugs in the security system," said Nancy.

"Well, it's probably a good idea to keep in mind that you haven't been in the Kalos Region long," said Clemont. Then, he thought of something.

"I got an idea, why don't you utilize this time to catch another Kalos Pokémon?" said Clemont.

"Yeah, that's a good point," said Ash.

"Hey, Springer. Can you stop here? I want to go look for another Pokémon," said Ash.

"Sure," said Springer. Springer and his two partners braked to a stop and the Pokémon Trainers disembarked from the robotic cars.

"Now, where is my next Pokémon hanging out? Huh?" asked Ash.

"Pika. Pika," said Pikachu.

"Yoo-hoo," said Nancy.

"Hey Ash? If you catch a really cute Pokémon, will you let me take care of it?" asked Bonnie.

"Sure! Of course!" said Ash.

"Yippee, yay!" said Bonnie.

"So, why did you decide to go on a journey, Serena?" asked Clemont.

"Huh? Hmm," said Serena. She began to reach into her skirt pocket.

"Pika. Pika," said Pikachu. Serena went up to Ash.

"I wanted to give this back to you. It's yours," said Serena. She held out her hand and Ash saw that it was a blue and white handkerchief with a Poké Ball symbol.

"Huh?" asked Ash.

At Lumiose City, in the TMNS' lair beneath Professor Sycamore's laboratory, the TMNS, Ninjara and Splinter were meditating. At that moment, Splinter sensed something. "Enter," said Splinter. The one who arrived to the lair was April O'Neil along with Irma and Vernon. She was dressed in her yellow news reporter jumpsuit.

"Hello guys. Am I interrupting?" asked April.

"Not really. We were just finishing our meditation exercise," said Leonardo.

"What's the occasion, red?" asked Michelangelo.

"Irma, Vernon and I are heading out to a racetrack that's at Odyssey Village. It's not to far from the city," said April.

"We're going to do a live broadcast of a Rhyhorn Race that's going to commence tomorrow," said Vernon.

"You guys want to come along?" asked Irma.

"Sure. I always wanted to see a Rhyhorn Race in person," said Ninjara.

"Great," said April.

"We'll bring our ninja gear in case there's trouble," said Leonardo.

"Ash, remember when we were talking about going back to Professor Oak's Pokémon Summer Camp back when we were young?" asked Serena.

"Yes. I do. I remembered after the Squirtles told me about how you helped them exterminate that mutant plant. Yeah," said Ash.

"Well, you let me borrow this way back then," said Serena. "Yes. I do remember," said Ash.

Years Ago . . .

(Insert "I Was Lying" from Pokémon: Kyurem vs. the Swords of Justice)

A young Serena was lost in the woods. "Where is everybody? Where did you all go?" asked Serena. She heard some rustling in the bushes. "Oh!" screamed Serena. She ran, but she tripped and fell. Serena recovered, but her left knee was hurt. She gasped when she heard the rustling again. It was a Poliwag. Poliwag resembled a blue, spherical tadpole. It had large eyes and pink lips. There was a black and white swirl on its abdomen, which were actually its internal organs showing through its semitransparent skin. The swirl looked clearer after it eats, and the skin was very elastic so that it will not break if the Pokémon is bitten. The direction of the belly spiral differed by area, with the equator being thought to have an effect on this. It had newly developed legs that were poor at walking, and no arms. Its long, mostly transparent tail made it a powerful swimmer. "Poli! Poli!" said the Poliwag. And it hopped away. "I knew I didn't want to go to camp. I knew it!" said Serena sadly, with tears in her eyes. "Mommy!" cried Serena.

(End Music)

(Insert "Laverre City" from Pokémon)

Serena heard more rustling in the bushes. "Huh?" asked Serena. She began to whimper and sob. But the one who emerged from the bushes wasn't another Pokémon, it was a young Ash.

"Poliwag!" said Ash. He was apparently looking for that very Poliwag that scared Serena. "Huh?" asked Ash, when he saw Serena. "Hey, are you all right?" asked Ash.

"Huh?" asked Serena.

"Hi! I'm Ash! Who are you? What's wrong?" asked Ash. Serena whimpered again.

"My leg hurts," said Serena.

"Don't worry! See this?" asked Ash. He reached into his pocket and took out the handkerchief that Serena would keep for a couple of years. "This'll make it better!" said Ash. He began to wrap the handkerchief around Serena's knee.

"Huh?" asked Serena.

"All done! Now watch this! Feel better, feel better right away!" said Ash. Serena tried to get up, but her knee was still hurt.

"Ouch! It still hurts! I can't stand up!" said Serena. Ash stood up.

"Don't give up until its over, okay? Come on!" said Ash. He held out his hand.

"Huh? Oh," said Serena as she grabbed Ash's hand. Ash helped Serena back up on her feet. Ash held Serena to prevent her from falling.

"There you go!" said Ash. He chuckled. "I think we should be getting back to the campsite! Okay, come on!" said Ash.

"Oh," sighed Serena. She started to blush as the two walked back to the campsite together.

(End Music)

Present Time . . .

"That's Ash's handkerchief?" asked Bonnie.

"Denne!" said Dedenne.

"Yeah. I've been wanting to give it back to you for a long time now, but never had a chance to do it. Thank you," said Serena.

"Uh, sure," said Ash as he took back to the handkerchief.

"But then, when I saw the Garchomp news on TV and saw it was you, I knew it was time for me to track you down!" said Serena.

"And you came all that way for this?" asked Ash.

"Pikachu," said Pikachu.

"Not just that. You see, I really wanted to see you again. I'm glad the Squirtles helped you remember me," said Serena.

"Yeah," said Ash. Everybody began to laugh. Just then, the ground started to shake.

"Huh?" asked everybody.

"Pika?" asked Pikachu. Everybody then began to hear some rumbling.

"What's that noise?" asked Bonnie.

"That?" asked Serena.

"Pika?" asked Pikachu. They then saw what was causing the rumbling. Three Rhyhorns were running toward them. Each one was being ridden by a different person.

"Whoa!" cried everybody as they scattered to avoid the incoming Rhyhorn. The Autobots transformed into their robot modes to get out of the way.

"Oh!" cried Bonnie.

"I knew it. Rhyhorn!" cried Serena.

"There's more!" said Clemont. More started to run by. Ash got out his Pokédex.

"Rhyhorn, the Spikes Pokémon. Rhyhorn recklessly charges straight ahead, trampling over anything that gets in its way," said the Pokédex.

"What was that about?" asked Ash.

"It's a Rhyhorn race," said Serena.

"Race?" asked Ash.

"Huh?" asked everybody. At that moment, an Officer Jenny came by, driving her motorcycle. But this one had a blue symbol on her hat. She stopped her bike. Brock gasped in amazement at the sight of the female police officer.

"Officer Jenny!" cried Brock excitedly.

"What do you all think you're doing? You're not supposed to be here! You're standing right in the middle of the Rhyhorn racecourse!" asked Jenny.

"The Rhyhorn racecourse?" asked Ash.

"Sorry, ma'am. We didn't know this was a racecourse to begin with," said Springer sheepishly.

(Insert "Kalos Route 2" from Pokémon)

Jenny led everybody to where the starting part of the racecourse was at. "This is Odyssey Village, where the Rhyhorn race begins," said Jenny. Everybody gasped in amazement. Well, everybody except Serena. "The course here starts at the village square, goes through the forest and comes back!" explained Jenny. A large monitor was in the middle of the course, so that people can see the racers.

"Things are heating up here on day two of this exciting Rhyhorn race! In the lead is number five, Ian," said the announcer.

"Wow! A Rhyhorn race! Never seen one before!" said Ash.

"Rhyhorn races are really popular in the Kalos Region," said Clemont.

"This is so awesome to watch!" said Ash.

"Pika!" said Pikachu.

"Rhyhorn are so cute, too!" said Bonnie. Serena just frowned.

"You know, they have special Rhyhorn racetracks in bigger cities. This course is actually kind of easy," said Serena, without enthusiasm.

"That's right, your mother was a famous Rhyhorn racer," said Drift.

"And you've told us that racing isn't in your blood," said Brock.

"I know," said Serena. Brock was looking up a Kalos Guidebook.

"An official Rhyhorn race consists of six Rhyhorn," said Brock.

"Wow," said Ash.

"There's a special Rhyhorn race anyone can participate in tomorrow," said Jenny. She turned to Ash.

"Ash, if you're interested, you might want to give that race a try!" said Jenny.

"You mean it? Great! I'm in!" said Ash.

"Pika! Pikachu!" said Pikachu.

"Ash has participated in races where he's ridden a Pokémon before," said Brock.

"He has? When?" asked Serena. "Back in his Kanto days, he participated in the Big P Pokémon Race that was held at Laramie Ranch. He had to take the place of Lara Laramie, who got her arm injured to due to sabotage by her rival, Dario, who was teaming up with three Team Rocket agents. He rode Lara's Ponyta against Dario and his Dodrio. In the end, Ash and Ponyta, who evolved into Rapidash during the race managed to win and give Dario and his Dodrio the boot, literally," said Misty. Misty giggled as she remembered the exact moment when Dario and Dodrio tried to attack Ash and Rapidash, only for Rapidash to kick the two cheaters into the distance.

"Later, he participated in the Extreme Pokémon Race in Eggster, at the Johto Region. It is a race where Trainers put their Pokémon in a leash and collar and have them pull them on a skateboard while carrying around a toy Pokémon Egg. Ash entered his Bayleef against Gary Oak and his Arcanine. Arcanine was fast, but in the end, it was Ash who won the race," said Brock.

"It would be nice to race on a Pokémon again," said Ash.

(End Music)

Just then, Ash and co. saw a vehicle arrive into the area. It was the Channel Six Newsvan, with April O'Neil at the wheel. April parked the van and she along with the two co-workers, the Squirtles, Ninjara and Merissa the Primarina got out of the van. "Hey, it's April and the Channel Six news crew along with April's Pokémon," said Ash. Ash and co. then went to greet their friends. "Hey, April!" said Ash. April saw Ash and his friends coming to them.

"Oh. Hello, Ash. What are you and your friends doing here?" asked April.

"I could ask you the same thing," said Ash.

"Charles sent us to film the Rhyhorn Race that's going to happen tomorrow," said April.

"I see," said Clemont.

"Hey, where's Casey? He's usually with you," said Misty.

"He has to stay back at Lumiose City. He's still recovering from the injuries he sustained from a recent fight," said April.

(Insert "Foot Clan's Theme" from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles [2003 Series])

Little did the heroes know that they were being spied on by a human Foot Ninja who was hiding in the trees. He took out a communicator. "Master Shredder, I found the Squirtles," said the Foot Ninja.

"Excellent. Where are they?" asked Shredder.

"They're near a Rhyhorn racecourse at Odyssey Village, which is not too far from the city. Apparently April O'Neil is doing a news report on the race," said Foot Ninja.

"Stay in the shadows and continue to observe our foes. I will be there along with Bebop and Rocksteady tonight. We got them in our sights. Shredder, over and out," said Shredder. And the communicator turned off.

(End Music)

Later, Ash and everybody else were led to a Rhyhorn stable. As they were walking to the stable, the Squirtles were explaining to Ash and co. about the battle with the Nanobot. " . . . and when the thief shut down the power to the crane, that only ensured that the Nanotech Monster fell into the melting pit, where it met its end. After that, the police arrested him," said Donatello.

"Nanobots, huh. I would've loved to study them if they weren't all destroyed," said Clemont.

"Just be glad they were. They would've taken apart your backpack to make a new body for themselves," said Raphael. They arrived to the Rhyhorn stable.

"Choose your Rhyhorn for race from these right here," said a woman caretaker.

"Cool," said Ash.

"Pika," said Pikachu.

"Pick any Rhyhorn that interests you," said the woman caretaker.

"You mean I can really choose my own?" asked Ash.

"Sure," said the woman caretaker.

"Pika," said Pikachu.

"Well, I need to get back to work. Have a great race, Ash. Bye," said Jenny. And she began to leave.

"I will. Thanks for everything, Officer Jenny," said Ash. Ash looked among the Rhyhorns. Some were taking a drink, while others were being groomed by other caretakers. "I wonder which one I should choose?" asked Ash.

"Each one of them is so cute," said Bonnie. Ash began to walk toward the Rhyhorn.

"Ash, don't do that," said Serena.

"Huh?" asked Ash.

"If you approach a Rhyhorn from behind, it might begin to panic and then run. Do this," said Serena. She began to approach one of the Rhyhorns. "Come in from the front and move slowly," said Serena. She approached the Rhyhorn slowly and began to pet it. "There, there. It's okay," said Serena soothingly. She turned to Ash. "See?" asked Serena.

"Amazing," said Ash.

"Now this Rhyhorn seems to be gentle and very smart," said Serena. She giggled.

"Sounds good. Then I choose you," said Ash. He kneeled down to the Rhyhorn and began to pet it.

"Nice to meet you, Rhyhorn," said Ash. Rhyhorn grunted.

"You may not like Rhyhorn racing, yet you know everything about the basics. Your expertise could help Ash in preparation," said Drift.

"Of course," said Serena, blushing in embarrassment.

"It sounds to me you want to find your own destiny," said Arcee.

"Mm-hmm. Although, I'd rather stay away from the course," said Serena.

"So who'll teach me how to be a proper Rhyhorn racer?" asked Ash.

"I will," said a voice. It belonged to elder man.

"Who are you?" asked Ash.

"I'm a Rhyhorn Racer coach. I trained Grace to be the Rhyhorn racer she is today. Are you Serena?" asked the man.

"Yes. I am," said Serena.

"I'm sorry to hear you don't have your mother's courage to do what she loves to do," said the coach.

"It's fine," said Serena.

Unbeknownst to our heroes, Team Pansies were spying on them. Jessie was using her electro binoculars. Team Pansies were still recovering from the injuries they received after getting kicked across Lumiose City by the Nanotech Monster last night. Their torsos were bandaged. Since Jessie's midriff was always showing, the bandages were showing too. They also had new fake limbs. "The twerp and Pikachu. We've been looking for those two," said Jessie.

"And they've got Rhyhorn racing on the brain," said James.

"When you've got a Rhyhorn, you've got something," said Meowth.

"Wobbu," said Wobbuffet, popping out of his Poké Ball. James pulled Wobbuffet back.

"They've got power to spare. And reeling in Rhyhorn and Pikachu is sure to earn us the respect that people should give us," said Jessie.

"Grade A," said James.

"Yeah. So let's catch, what do you say?" asked Meowth.

"Wobbuffet," said Wobbuffet.

The Foot Ninja spy was spying on Team Pansies as well. He just smirked underneath his mask. "The only thing you fools are able to catch are colds," said the Foot Ninja spy.

It wasn't long before the coach began to train Ash. Ash put on a blue jumpsuit for racing. "How do I look?" asked Ash.

"Like a Rhyhon race, lad," said the coach. The coach led Ash to the Rhyhorn Ash was going to use. It had a saddle strapped to it. "First, you approach the Rhyhorn slowly so you won't startle it," said the coach.

"Okay," said Ash. Ash began to approach the Rhyhorn slowly.

"Next, you put your foot on here and boost yourself up," said Serena. Ash climbed onto the Rhyhorn and sat on the saddle.

"You sure know how to do this already, Mr. Ketchum," said the coach.

"Riding Pokémon for a race is nothing new for me. I did Pokémon races early on in my Pokémon Trainer career," said Ash.

"I see," said the coach.

As Ash was practicing how to race on a Rhyhorn properly, Serena had wandered a bit from the course. At that moment, Raphael approached her. "Hey, Serena," said Raphael.

"Oh, hey," said Serena.

"Something on your mind?" asked Raphael.

"I'm still troubled about how the Rhyhorn that my mother gave me was stolen by the Decepticons. My mom trusted me with it. If she finds out I lost that Rhyhorn, she's going to kill me," said Serena.

"We just need to reclaim it before she finds out. Then it'll be like as if never happened to begin with," said Raphael. Serena nodded.

"Well, well, well. If it isn't little Ms. Popular?" asked an unpleasant voice. Serena and Raphael saw who the voice belonged to. It was a girl around Serena's age. She had brown hair and purple eyes. She wore a school girl's uniform for her attire.

"Oh great. It's you, Yvette," said Serena.

"I presume your mother sent you to participate in the race?" asked Yvette.

"No. I'm here because I'm on a Pokémon journey. One that'll allow me to find my own path," said Serena.

"So, you ran away from home?" asked Yvette.

"I didn't run away. My mom allowed me to go on a journey," said Serena.

"Well I bet she only allowed to go unless you keep up with your Rhyhorn racing," said Yvette.

"Leave her alone!" said a voice. Everybody turned and saw the voice belonged to a boy around Serena's age. He had blond hair and blue eyes.

"Oh no. Not him too," said Serena quietly.

"You always show up whenever I pick on Serena, Seymour," said Yvette.

"She didn't ask for the popularity she got at school because of her mother. And she certainly didn't ask you to always pick on her," said Seymour.

"It's not fair how she gets more attention at school than I do. I should be the most popular girl in the school since I have every pattern variation of Vivillon, including the very rare ones!" said Yvette.

"That means nothing to me due to way you treat Serena like garbage!" said Seymour.

"Well she is garbage compared to me!" said Yvette.

"You're the garbage!" said Seymour.

"WHAT?!" asked Yvette. It looked like Yvette and Seymour's fight was about to turn violent.

"Break it up, you two!" said Ash, who had finished doing some practice laps with his Rhyhorn.

"Just who do you think you are talking to me like that?" asked Yvette.

"You have no idea who I am, do you?" asked Ash.

"And why should we?" asked Seymour, with arrogance in his voice.

"I'm Ash Ketchum of Pallet Town and a six time Pokémon League champion," said Ash. Seymour and Yvette's eyes widened in shock when they heard this. "I don't what your deal with Serena is, but you better leave her alone before there are consequences," said Ash. Yvette growled in frustration and started to leave.

"By defending Serena, you just made yourself a new enemy," said Yvette. And she stormed off. Seymour said nothing and just left. Ash's other friends also arrived too.

"Just who were those two?" asked Brock.

"The first one is Yvette, a school bully of mine who hates me just because I'm the daughter of a famous Rhyhorn Racer. The other one is Seymour Gutz, a suitor of mine. He hates Yvette for always bullying me," said Serena. Just then, Michelangelo began to laugh.

"What's so funny, Mikey?" asked Leonardo.

"It's Seymour's name. It sounds like 'see more guts'. That's why it's funny!" said Michelangelo. And he continued to laugh. Serena shook her head.

"Oh, Michelangelo," grumbled Serena.

It was night and the Squirtles, Ash & co. and the others were mostly asleep except for Serena. She was baking some Poké Puffs with her Fennekin. "Fennekin," said Fennekin.

"We need to stay quiet," said Serena as she put the Poké Puffs in the oven.

"Fennekin," said Fennekin.

"I hope they turn out right," said Serena. She then closed the oven door.

(Insert "Shredder's Theme" from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles [2003 Series])

While the heroes were sleeping, Shredder, Bebop and Rocksteady had surfaced with a transport module. The three villains exited out of the module and saw that the Foot Ninja spy from earlier was waiting for them. "What's the status on our enemies?" asked Shredder.

"They're asleep at the moment. Those excuses for villains, Team Pansies are here too, no doubt wanting to steal the Rhyhorns," said the Foot Ninja.

"They just don't know when to give up, do they?" asked Shredder, looking annoyed.

"We'll pound them to the ground like the rest of our foes," said Bebop.

"I can't vait too!" said Rocksteady, banging his fists.

"We'll strike tomorrow, during the race," said Shredder.

(End Music)

(Insert "Battle House from Pokémon X & Y)

"Folks, welcome to the Rhyhorn Races' final day! The day when any racer can join in!" said the announcer. Six racers and their Rhyhorns were getting ready to start, including Ash. Pikachu was with him too. All of Ash's friends, the Squirtles, Ninjara and Merissa were watching the race.

"Yay, Ash! You're gonna win!" said Bonnie.

"Thanks, I'll do my best," said Ash.

"Pika Pikachu," said Pikachu. Ash turned to his Rhyhorn.

"You heard her, Rhyhorn," said Ash. Rhyhorn growled.

(End Music)

(Insert "Channel Six News Theme" from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles [1987 Series])

April and her news crew were broadcasting the race. "This is April O'Neil, reporting live from the Rhyhorn racecourse at Odyssey Village. Today is the final day of the Rhyhorn races being held here. Among one of the competitors competing today is the famous Pokémon League champion and one of many heroes from the Battle of Saffron City, Ash Ketchum of Pallet Town. Many Rhyhorn Racer fans are very excited about today, especially since a Champion is racing today. The race is about to begin now," said April. Yvette and Seymour were watching too.

(Insert "Battle! Friend" from Pokémon X & Y)

The referee prepared to wave the green flag. "Get set! Go!" said the referee as he waved the flag. All the Rhyhorns began to run and the race began. Already, Ash was managing the race like a pro, using the skills he used in the previous Pokémon races.

"Okay! Time to catch up and take the lead! Let's go!" said Ash.

"Pika!" said Pikachu. Farther ahead in the forest, Team Pansies were waiting to spring their trap.

"The Rhyhorn will be here any minute!" said Meowth.

"Time to launch our plan!" said Jessie.

"Okay! Eh, Inkay?" asked James.

"Inkay!" said Inkay. It flew to one of the cameras that was set up along the course. It spat black ink at the camera lenses. The monitor at the start of the racetrack displayed four different screens. The screen that Inkay sprayed blacked out.

"Huh?" asked Bonnie.

"What happened?" asked Serena.

"Must be a technical glitch," said Clemont. The Shredder, Bebop and Rocksteady were watching Inkay as it sprayed another camera.

"So when do we strike?" asked Bebop.

"Wait on my signal," said Shredder.

"Uh-oh! We lost our live feed! Something must've happened on the course! But what?" said the announcer as two more screens blacked out.

"Poor Ash," said Serena.

"We should go investigate," said Clemont. Serena, Nancy, Bonnie, Clemont, Misty and Brock got up and began to leave the stands. Seymour watched as the five were leaving.

Where do they they're going?, thought Seymour. He decided to follow them. Leonardo turned to his brothers along with Ninjara.

"I think we should go too," whispered Leonardo.

"It's ninja time," whispered Michelangelo.

(End Music)

As Ash, Pikachu and Rhyhorn were racing down the course, they noticed that the other racers were no where to be seen. "That's weird. Where are the other Rhyhorn?" asked Ash.

"Pikachu," said Pikachu, standing on the horn of Rhyhorn. Suddenly, a net was launched and it snagged Ash. Ash yelped as he got snagged and fell off of Rhyhorn.

"Pika!" cried Pikachu. Suddenly, a forcefield was activated, trapping Pikachu and Rhyhorn and turning into a metal cage.

"Pikachu, Rhyhorn! What's going on around here?" asked Ash. Just then, Ash saw the other Rhyhorn racers were tied up too and gasped. They were unconscious.

"It's the other racers!" cried Ash. Just then, Ash heard Jessie's voice.

"Mission accomplished!" said Jessie. Ash turned and saw Meowth standing on the cage containing Pikachu and Meowth. Jessie and James stood on ledges on the opposite sides of the cage.

"Not you idiots again!" said Ash.

(Insert "Team Rocket Motto" from Pokémon)

Team Pansies began to say their idiotic motto. "Prepare for trouble!" said Jessie.

"Make it double!" said James.

"To protect the world from . . . ," said Jessie.

(Record Scratch)

"Shut your pie holes already!" yelled Ash.

"I didn't even get to say my part!" said Meowth.

"You're always trying to mess everything up!" said Ash.

"Pish posh! This time, we win and you lose!" said James, taking out a remote. James had the remote make some caterpillar treads form under the cage. Some guiding lasers then connected it to the other cages. And all the cages were being pulled by the first cage, which had a control panel for Meowth to pilot.

"Pikachu!" cried Pikachu. "All aboard the Rhyhorn express!" said Meowth as he ran to the front.

"We have Rhyhorn, yes!" said Meowth. He activated the mobile cages and began to warm up.

"And just what do you think you're going to do with them?! You can't give them to Giovanni since he and the rest of the organization is dead," asked Ash.

"Such a bore if you have to ask. They'll not just help us conquer the world, they'll help us rebuild Team Rocket, stronger to the point that not even that Technodrome can destroy it," said Jessie.

"And don't forget, Pikachu will help too. We'll finally prove to all the villains who mocked us that Pikachu is not common," said James.

"Pika!" said Pikachu.

"Wobbuffet!" said Wobbuffet.

"Since you're all tied up, we bid you bye bye," said Jessie.

"I want Pikachu back!" yelled Ash angrily.

"Save it, twerp! Got to fly. But we'll be back . . . to kill you that as when we're ready," said Jessie.

"You won't get away with this!" said Ash.

"NOW!" said Shredder. Bebop and Rocksteady then had the transport module ram the cage barricade, causing it to topple over. Team Pansies yelped as they fell too.

"Check please," groaned Meowth. Bebop and Rocksteady emerged from the transport module.

"Ve vin and you lose, Team Pansies," jeered Rocksteady, pointing to Team Pansies.

(Insert "The Shredder's Theme" from Teenage Mutant Ninja Squirtles [2003 Series])

The Shredder emerged from the shadows. Team Pansies gasped in horror when they saw the Shredder.

"Shredder!" cried Team Pansies.

"That's right, you fools," said the Shredder. He turned to Meowth. "How's that jaw of yours?" mocked Shredder.

"Shut up!" cried Meowth angrily. He had not forgotten how the Shredder sliced off his jaw and it had to be replaced with a fake one.

"Oh great. Things have just gotten worse," said Ash.

"The time has come for you three Team Rocket rejects to be taken off the endangered species list and on the extinction list," sneered the Shredder.

"Ha! You and what army?!" asked Meowth.

"This army," said the Shredder. He snapped his fingers and several human Foot Ninjas emerged from various hiding places.

"So what? They're just your average lowly grunts. We can take them!" said Jessie. The Shredder just chuckled.

"These Foot Ninjas are from the Kalos Branch and are the strongest of the Foot. You don't stand a chance!" said the Shredder.

(End Music)

(Insert "Kalos Trainer Battle" from Pokémon X & Y)

At that moment, Clemont arrived. "Look's like we made it in time!" said Clemont.

"Clemont!" said Ash.

"Ash!" called Serena as she, Nancy, Bonnie, Misty and Brock ran into the area.

"You okay?" asked Bonnie.

"Serena, Bonnie, Misty, Brock! Wow am I glad to see you," said Ash. The four ran up to Ash.

"I had a feeling something bad was happening. But I never imagined it wouldn't be like this," said Clemont.

"That is right! It's Team Rocket!" said Bonnie.

"And it looks like Shredder, Bebop, Rocksteady and the Foot are here too!" said Misty.

"Little brat! You'll pay for that mouth!" said Jessie.

"The only one who's going to pay is you three creepazoids!" said a voice. Team Pansies turned and saw it belonged to Michelangelo. The other TMNS and Ninjara were with him too.

"Not those wretched reptiles again!" said Meowth. Leonardo sliced the net that bounded Ash with his katanas. "I told you that you weren't going to get away with this!" said Ash.

"We'll take care of Shredder and his goons," said Raphael.

"You won't take that tin head!" said a voice.

"Huh?" asked everybody. The one who spoke was Seymour Gutz.

"I will!" said Seymour. The Shredder laughed at this threat.

"You?! And who are you going to defeat me?!" asked the Shredder.

"With a Pokémon of course," said Seymour, taking out a Poké Ball. "Pyroar, let's go!" said Seymour. He threw the ball and his said Pokémon was summoned. Pyroar was a Fire Pokémon that resembled a lion. It was mostly dark brown with light brown legs, tail tip, chest, and face. It had a rounded muzzle with a dark brown nose, round ears with dark brown interiors, bright blue eyes, and a dark brown stripe behind each eye. The fur around its thighs was longer and each paw had three toes. There was a tuft of longer fur on the tip of its tail. This one begin male, it had a large, predominantly red mane with gold streaks forming pattern resembling the Daimonji symbol (大) and the symbol for fire (火). The Pokémon let out a roar of challenge at the Shredder.

(End Music)

(Insert "The Foot Clan Theme" from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles [2003 Series])

"Guess that leaves us with the Foot," said Donatello.

"Be ready for anything," said Leonardo.

"I am so going to enjoy this," said Raphael. Donatello used his bo to jump over some of the Foot Ninja. Donatello swung his bo, knocking down two Foot Ninjas. Two more charged at Donatello. He blocked the first one's sword strike and knocked the two off their feet. However, the two Foot Ninjas got back up on their feet. Three Foot Ninjas surrounded Raphael. He ducked from their punches and kicks.

"Nice dragon kick! Sweet double phoenix punch! But do you know this one?" asked Raphael. Raphael then did a swinging kick that knocked the three Foot Ninjas away from them. Leonardo and a Foot Swordsman's katana blades clanged as they fought. As their blades were locked, Leonardo used his blade to thrust his enemy forward and whacked him with the end of his katana's handle. Leonardo then jumped onto a nearby ledge. The Foot Swordsman jumped onto the ledge and began to run along the rock wall. Leonardo blocked his incoming attack and the Foot Swordsman jumped onto the ledge and skidded to a stop. Another swordsman jumped onto the ledge to fight Leonardo too. The Squirtle swordsman blocked the two enemy ninjas' swords with his own as he fought them. They were then caught in a blade lock. Leonardo growled as he struggled to prevent their blades from touching him.

Bebop, Rocksteady and some of the Foot Ninjas prepared to fight Jessie, James and Meowth. "I bet you two muscle bound mutants aren't so tough without your guns!" taunted James.

"Vanna bet?" asked Rocksteady. Rocksteady charged and delivered a swinging punch that knocked down Jessie and James onto the ground. Bebop executed a strong kick on Meowth, knocking him into Wobbuffet.

"How's that for tough without our guns?" jeered Bebop. Team Pansies got back up.

"Frillish, Seviper, Woobat, go!" said Jessie.

"Mime Jr., Yamask, Carnivine, Amoongus, back us up!" said James. The two Team Rocket agents summoned the said Pokémon. Team Pansies and their Pokémon charged at the Foot Ninjas. Suddenly, the Foot Ninjasks threw Poké Balls, summoning a swarm of Foot Ninjasks. The Foot Ninjasks charged at Team Pansies' Pokémon and they began to clobber them with their ninja moves. They moved so fast that Wobbuffet couldn't activate his Counter ability. A single Foot Ninjask lifted Seviper by the tail and began to slam it into the ground. As for Jessie and James, they were getting clobbered mercilessly by Bebop, Rocksteady and the Foot Ninjas, including a large, muscular one. Michelangelo was fighting two Foot Ninjas that wore arm guards to block the Squirtles' nunchakus. Ninjara was fighting at least two swordsmen in combat. As she fighting, the mutant Ninetales then used her tails to whip the two Foot Ninjas, knocking them off of their feet.

"Never underestimate me just because I'm a lady," said Ninjara. Two of Foot Ninjas threw ninja shurikens at Donatello and they stuck to his bo. Donatello gasped. One of them then kicked Donatello, sending him crashing, shell fast into Meowth. Meowth was pinned to a ledge by Donatello's shell. Michelangelo crashed into the same ledge as well.

"Don, are we beating them? Or are they beating us?" asked Michelangelo. Donatello then grabbed Michelangelo just before several ninja shurikens were thrown at them. But they hit Meowth though. Some of them sliced off his whiskers.

"Ow! Owie! I hate shurikens!" cried Meowth.

"Ask me again when we're winning, Mikey," said Donatello.

"Yeah, that's what I thought," said Michelangelo.

"Pyroar, use Flamethrower!" said Seymour. Pyroar fired hot flames from his mouth at the Shredder. The Shredder dodged the flames with his superior speed. The Pokémon ninja master executed a Bullet Punch, right in Pyroar's face. "Fire Fang!" cried Seymour. Pyroar's claws were surrounded by flames and it tried to scratch the Shredder. But Shredder was too fast for the lion Pokémon. He then executed a series of punches and kicks on Seymour's Pyroar. Once it was all over, Pyroar fell to the ground, defeated. Seymour gasped in horror when he saw this.

"You foolish human! You really thought you could beat me, a ninja master?!" asked the Shredder.

"I thought that if I beat you . . . Serena would . . . love me," said Seymour pathetically. The Shredder laughed upon hearing this.

"So this is what it's all about?! A girl?! Take my advice, recklessly charging into battle is no way to win a mate!" sneered the Shredder. Seymour slumped to his knees, feeling humiliated.

Leonardo was being ganged up on by about five Foot Ninjas, who were grabbing him. The Squirtle then punched one of them away from him. He then kicked the second one. The three Foot Ninjas then forced him against the wall, but Leonardo executed a swinging punch, which knocked all three of them down. He then jumped off the ledge to help his brothers and Ninjara. "How many goons do we have to bap before they get a hint?" asked Raphael.

"Really. They just keep coming," said Michelangelo.

"It's like I said. The Kalos Branch Foot Ninjas are stronger than the ones you've fought in the past. You can't win that easily this time," said the Shredder.

(End Music)

(Insert "Kalos Trainer Battle" from Pokémon X & Y)

"Well I've stood on the sidelines long enough! Nancy, Froakie, Pidgeot, Meganium, let's go!" said Ash. He threw Froakie, Meganium and Pidgeot's Poké Ball and it was summoned to help his Alolan Ninetales.

"Pidgeot!" said Pidgeot.

"Meganium!" said Meganium.

"Froakie!" said Froakie. "I'm ready for action!" said Nancy. The Foot Ninjas gestured to have some of their Foot Ninjasks fight Ash's Pokémon. Pidgeot and one Foot Ninjask were attacking using their Aerial Ace attacks. Froakie threw a couple of Water Shurikens at two of them. Meganium struck her foes with several Vine Whip attacks. As for Nancy, she used an Ice Beam to freeze some of the Foot Ninjasks in their tracks.

Fennekin turned to Serena.

"Fenn Fennekin!" said Fennekin.

"Huh? Oh right. Pikachu and the others are in trouble and you want to help them? That right?" asked Serena.

"Kin!" said Fennekin. Fennekin stood ready for battle.

"Fennekin, Ember!" said Serena.

"Fenn!" said Fennekin as she jumped into the air. She fired flames, which hit Jessie & James and the Foot Ninjas that were clobbering them. At this point, Jessie and James were covered in bruises and cuts. They yelped as they got hit and clutched their burning bodies. In the process, James dropped the cage remote. He and Jessie gasped in horror when they realized this. Clemont grabbed a rock and ran toward the remote.

"For the future of science!" cried Clemont as he jumped into the air. He then smashed the remote with a rock. Jessie and James yelped when they saw the cages disappearing.

"Pika!" said Pikachu happily.

"No! No! No! We were supposed to win today, not everybody who isn't us!" ranted James.

Meowth saw the cages with Rhyhorn were fizzing out, one by one. His fake jaw was destroyed during the fight.

"All of a sudden, I don't feel so good!" said Meowth. Jessie and James' faces turned blue in fright.

"It's kind of drafty out here," said Jessie pathetically.

"We're feeling the winds of wipeout!" said James. The Rhyhorn had Team Pansies cornered.

"Hey! Relax! Getting upset is bad for our health!" cried Meowth.

"Wobbu!" cried Wobbuffet.

"Inkay!" said Inkay. The Rhyhorn charged at Team Pansies at full speed. They rammed them real hard, sending them flying. "We're blasting off instead!" cried Team Pansies.

"Wobbuffet!" cried Wobbuffet. And they disappeared.

(End Music)

As the heroes were getting ready to finish their fight with the Shredder and his goons, they heard the noise of car engines coming into the area. It was Springer, Arcee and Drift. They transformed into their robot modes and began to open fire at the Shredder and his army. The remaining villains struggled to avoid getting hit by their lasers. The Shredder growled, knowing they were outmatched this time. "He who fights and runs away, lives to fight another day!" said Shredder. He threw a smoke bomb, which exploded into smoke. The heroes coughed as the smoke filled the area. When the smoke cleared, the Shredder and goons were already making their getaway in their transport module.

"They're getting away!" said Serena. The transport module then ejected lava to prevent the heroes from following them.

"Wrong answer, they got away," said Brock.

"At least Pikachu and the Rhyhorn are safe," said Ash.

"Are you okay, Ash?" asked Clemont.

"You bet," said Ash.

"Pika Pi!" said Pikachu, jumping onto Ash's shoulder.

"Fennekin, thanks," said Serena.

"Fenn," said Fennekin as she was petted by Serena.

"You know, I have to admit, the Shredder did one good thing for once. He slowed down Team Pansies, giving us time to get here," sneered Raphael. At that moment, Officer Jenny arrived on her motorcycle.

"Is everybody here all right?" asked Jenny.

"Officer Jenny!" said Ash. Serena picked up her Fennekin.

"Yes, we're all right," said Clemont.

"Though this Pyroar could use medical attention," said Leonardo. Very soon, all the other Rhyhorn racers were freed.

"I need everybody to keep this area clear. I'll be coming to you individually to get your statements later," said Jenny.

"Fenne," said Fennekin.

I guess that means I'll battle too, thought Serena.

Later, everybody went to the Pokémon Center. The sun was starting to set. Seymour's Pyroar was getting medical treatment. Serena had contacted her mother Grace on the video phone and was introducing her to her friends. "Nice to meet you. My name is Ash and this is my buddy, Pikachu," said Ash.

"Pika Pika," said Pikachu.

"I'm Clemont, hi there," said Clemont.

"My name is Bonnie and this is Dedenne!" said Bonnie.

"Denne," said Dedenne.

"You can call me Misty," said Misty.

"And I'm Brock," said Brock.

"Take a look, this is my Fennekin and my Swablu," said Serena.

"Fenne," said Fennekin.

"Swablu," said Swablu.

"You see, Fennekin is my brand new partner. And I caught Swablu on my way to Santalune City," said Serena.

"Kin," said Fennekin.

"Blu," said Swablu. Grace chuckled.

"Nice to meet you. I hope you take good care of my daughter," said Grace.

"We will. Especially with heroes like the Ninja Squirtles looking out for us," said Ash.

"I decided to travel with Ash and his friends. Isn't that the best?" asked Serena.

"Really? That's great. Have a good time," said Grace. Serena was surprised by this.

"Mom?" asked Serena.

"I mean it. It'll be a wonderful experience for you. I'm sure," said Grace. Serena smiled.

Later, Serena walked out of the Pokémon Center where the others were waiting. The TMNS and April & her news crew were present. "Sorry it took so long. I'm going with you," said Serena.

"Yeah. It sure is," said Ash.

"Pika," said Pikachu.

"We're going to have so many fun adventures," said Clemont.

"And we'll be best friends!" said Bonnie.

"Denne," said Dedenne.

"We sure will," said Serena. Just then, Serena remembered something.

"Oh yeah. Ash," said Serena. She got out a small bag and held it out to Ash.

"Huh?" asked Ash.

"For you," said Serena.

"What's this?" asked Ash as he grabbed the bag. He opened the bag and saw it was a cookie.

"Whoa! Cookies. They look awesome!" said Ash.

"Pikachu," said Pikachu. Ash then ate the first one.

"It's a gift for your . . . hard work," said Serena, blushing. April noticed this and giggled.

"And also a thank you, for when we were little," said Serena, winking.

"Oh. Why just Ash?" asked Bonnie, looking disappointed as Ash ate a couple more.

"It's a girl thing," said Merissa, knowing that Serena was trying to woo Ash.

"Don't worry. I made some for everyone, including you Squirtles," said Serena, taking out a couple more bags. Everybody began to take them, one by one.

"Yah!" said Bonnie.

"Wow! Thank you every much!" said Clemont.

"Radical!" said Michelangelo.

"If Ash likes them, then I'm sure we will too," said Misty. Brock nodded. After doing his best at the Rhyhorn race, our hero enjoys a sweet reward for his efforts. The Squirtles also head back to Lumiose City after barely foiling the Shredder's latest plot. New adventures with new friends await in the future. Little the heroes know that Seymour had seen everything, including Serena blushing.

"I don't believe it! She likes Ash?" fumed Seymour. He clinched his fist. "Just you wait, I'll prove to you that I'm the only one worthy of your love, Serena," said Seymour.

(Insert "The Shredder's Theme" from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles [2003 Series])

Meanwhile, the Shredder and some of his goons went to a Foot Clan hideout that was located at Lumiose City. The Foot Clan leader was talking to Krang via the communicator. "You're staying up on the surface?" asked Krang.

"Yes. I thought I'd be better use to our world conquest if we use whatever resources the Foot has up on the surface," said the Shredder.

"Hmm. Good point," said Krang.

"We may have failed to kill our enemies today, but that just means we'll have to work harder next time. Only then can victory be secured," said the Shredder.

What evil plan is Shredder and Krang going to cook up the next time the TMNS, Ash and co. clash with them? You'll have to wait and see next time, as the journey and the battle continues.

(End Music)

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", our heroes meet Jessica, an apprentice to a famous Pokémon Groomer named Sherman. She owns a Furfrou, but it won't let her groom its fur due to not having a strong enough bond yet. But the heroes get dragged into a salon scam run by Team Pansies. However, the Shredder shows up, wanting to reclaim the technology that Team Pansies stole from him and Krang. Can Jessica and Furfrou form a strong bond to help our heroes defeat both Shredder and Team Pansies? Find out, in "Grooming Furfrou" on Teenage Mutant Ninja Squirtles! Cowabunga!


I hope you enjoyed this recent TMNS episode. I had to add the callbacks to "The Flaming Pokémon-athon" and "Extreme Pokémon". Yvette is a character from the Pokémon Adventures manga. Seymour Gutz, he's the one who became Mutagen Man in the original cartoon. You'll have to wait a couple of episodes before he mutates. The fight against the Foot Ninja was adapted from the TMNT 2003 episode, "Things Change". And as you saw, they're stronger than the Foot Ninjas the heroes fought in the past. So they'll have to up their ninja training. Next episode, will be another adaptation of a Kalos saga episode.