Sailor Moon X Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles and the Hare

SAILOR MOON X TMNT ACT VII: TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME!

ACT VII: Take me out to the ball game!

Chapter 166:

"Here, try this on!" April O'Neil rummaged through her closet until she finally found the article of clothing she was searching for deep within the countless horde of dresses, sweaters, pants and stacked pile of shoeboxes. "A journalist must dress the part!

Rei caught the wrinkly bundle in her open arms and held it out before her after entering the bathroom. To her surprise, the garment was a jumpsuit similar to April's trademark outfit, only this one was red instead of yellow. This clearly wasn't her style, but she desperately needed a change of clothes after the misadventures from yesterday left her dress stained and reeking of the sewers and river water.

April had led them back to her apartment nice and early so that they could have a chance to washup and prepare for their big day. The plan was to head over to the News Station and gather the proper equipment and credentials to gain access to Citi Field. If Shredder and his minions were to attack, she would get it all on film and reclaim her tarnished reputation by reporting the incident live. That incredible footage would surely give her leverage in demanding her job back with a well-deserved raise and other perks. The look on Vern's face would be priceless after the turtles and sailor senshi claimed victory and received their due as heroes. He would be the one cleaning the toilets if she had any say of it!

Rei let the cold waters wash off all her dirt and grime caked on her skin from the skirmish in the sewers. A nice shower was in order ever since the plane had landed, but she could not enjoy it with so much uncertainty facing her today. She desperately wished her phone was working so that she could get in contact with Yuuichirou one last time. If her unsettling vision truly came to pass, then she would perish without telling the handsome apprentice how she felt about him. Another regret to add to her long list. Her ambitions clouded her from what was most important in life, causing her to shun the man who loved her for the simple woman she was, not the rich and famous international star she strived to become in the future.

"You look great!" April smiled when Rei emerged from bathroom clad in the red jumpsuit. The Japanese intern felt lost in the baggy garment with so many pockets, but April tightened the white belt around her waist and unbuttoned the top two buttons to give her a sexier look. "Let's do this!"

Chapter 167:

"Any word from April yet?" a grumpy Burne Thompson dunked a plain donut into his mug and swirled it around for a couple of seconds before shoving the softened treat into his mouth. "I've been trying to reach her and that Hino kid all morning!"

"Oh, who cares about them?" Vernon Fenwick grinned as he ripped a pot out of Freida's hands and poured piping hot coffee into his boss's cup before she could do so. "There's no need to worry about anything. I assure you, I will step in and replace April as the top reporter for this station. The ratings for the Vern Report were through the roof last night. I'm sure that trend will continue!"

"That was only because of that blondie from Japan." Burne took a sip of his coffee and motioned for more sugar. Vern immediately ripped open two tiny packets, emptied their contents into the cup and stirred it with a wooden stick. "Where is our newly hired intern, anyway?"

"Good morning Channel 6 News crew!" Minako Aino announced after entering the conference room.

Her infectious smile snared the attention of the two men who noted her cute yet stylish orange dress that was short enough to accentuate her legs yet conservative enough for television. Everything about her, from the red bow in her long blonde hair down to her heeled shoes, screamed superstar. Freida rolled her eyes at the sight of the adults obviously fawning over the new girl, completely forgetting about her existence.