Turtle-dega Nights: The Ballad of Rat Man

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The episode begins with Lou Jitsu and Aurora (Alolan Vulpix) in the Battle Nexus. Battling twin snakes inside a robotic suit with robotic wings. The two quickly defeats the snakes and the crowd cheers for them. Back in reality, Splinter and Aurora were sleeping. Splinter being covered in cereal until one got into his throat. He coughs and jolts up from his seat.

Splinter: Who did that?!

Turtles: (chuckles; stops when Splinter looks at them)

Leo: It was Donnie! Punish him please?!

Splinter: Get out of this room, you crazy teens! (The Turtles quickly leaves. He sighs) When did the respect gone to?

Alolan Ninetales: Splinter? (opens her eyes) Let me guess. You're still remembering your glory days?

Splinter: Yes... (sighs) I used to be famous. But now look at me. I'm a simple rat.

Alolan Ninetales: I too also miss those days when we were in the Battle Nexus. Fighting every Yokai around. People shouting our names. (sighs admirably) Those were the good times.

Splinter: Yes it has... (grabs trophy; wipes off the dust to see his reflection) I wish I could take it all back. (spots something and grabs paper) What's this?

Alolan Ninetales: (starts reading) "Demolition Derby. Calling all drivers from across the realms. Prove you're a champion! Enter the Death Tube every Friday night. No guts, no glory." Splinter, I don't think...

Splinter: This is perfect! It's our chance to bring back our glory! Just like in the past when I was Lou Jitsu! We must enter! And I know the perfect vehicle for this.

Alolan Ninetales: Oh no! You're not gonna take the Turtle Tank are you?

Leafeon: Remember when you took the Turtle Tank last time? You were gonna be eaten by Meat Sweats and Donatello forced you and Star to watch educational shows.

Splinter: (shivers) Don't mention that! I'm not gonna take the Turtle Tank alone. I have a plan.

Alolan Ninetales: Oh no. Please no.

|Arcade|

Donnie and Mikey were playing an arcade racing game. Donnie swerves Mikey's in-game car to the side in order to win.

Tsareena: Hey! No fair!

Male Meowstic: This is fair, Rena.

Splinter: Nice driving skills. Is it just me or both of you two have been taller then the last time I've seen you?

Tsareena: Uh...

Mikey: You mean, like, three minutes ago?

Alolan Ninetales: Yes! And handsome as well.

Splinter: When was the last time we did something together?

Male Meowstic: Together?

Donnie: Let me see... (scrolls down calendar) 278 days ago, you said "Hi, Purple" to Raph!

Leafeon: Really? Splinter?

Splinter: (chuckles happily) Exactly! So, let's say we spend some quality time together now?

Tsareena: Now?

Leafeon: Yes now. But you and Emerald must stay.

Male Meowstic: Whatever. I have better things to do anyways.

Tsareena: So do I.

Mikey: Yes, please! What do I sign?! Just let me know, give me the packet, and I will sign-

Donnie: (pulls Mikey) Okay, play it cool. He might be possessed.

Mikey: Right. I always fall for this.

They turn to face Splinter, Aurora and Lief.

Donnie: We uh... might want to squeeze you in.

Splinter: How you boys would like to enter your tank in a father-son car competition?!

Donnie: You want to enter my design into a father-son car competition?! Omigosh! (spins Splinter around before throwing him up) Dreams do come true! (Splinter lands on his shoulders)

Mikey: What happened to playing cool?! (follows them)

Male Meowstic: Weren't they acting strange just now?

Tsareena: I have the same suspicion as well. They were acting quite weird towards us.

Male Meowstic: As if they have an ulterior motive. Donnie! (Donnie and Mikey stops and turns) Before you leave, since we can't come with you, maybe you should have another Pokemon to accompany school.

Donnie: Great idea! I'll take Sky with me. Mikey, you take Patchy and Musa with you.

Mikey: Okay!

Tsareena: (whispers to Emerald) That should do it. Sky and Patchy will have to keep a close eye on them.

Male Meowstic: Right.

|Garage|

Donnie: There she is!

The screen shows the Turtle Tank.

Splinter: Hm... How much damage does the Turtle Tank can handle? (starts smacking the Turtle Tank with his cane)

Mikey: Well, she can handle anything so~...

Pachirisu: The Turtle Tank can handle a lot of damage! But what is this car competition you were talking about?

Leafeon: This car competition is about showing off the most prized cars. Every car owner across the world will show off their most prized and most expensive cars in the planet. It's very popular.

Midday Lycanroc: Very popular huh? I see...

Alolan Ninetales: Donatello, you should put more defense on the Turtle Tank so it won't get damaged quickly.

Donnie: That's a good idea! I'll add more defense to it! Don't want my baby to get seriously damaged.

Rockruff: You treat all your inventions as babies.

Donnie: 'Cause if something were to happen to my baby, I would've have my heart crushed.

Leafeon: Don't worry. The Turtle Tank will be just fine. Just do your thing and we'll head out to the car convention.

Donnie: Okay! Sky, fetch me my supplies! I could use them.

Midday Lycanroc: Right, Donnie.

|Hidden City|
|Mystic Hidden Times Building|
|Meeting Room|

Mr. Gopher: So glad you can all came here on such a short notice. (clears throat) As you know, every Friday night, Big Mama hosts the demolition derby. Where participants use their cars for epic destruction! Last one standing is the winner! Tonight, Big Mama herself wants us to put this in the Mystic Hidden Times to promote the event. To bring in more participants.

[WHISPERING AND CHATTERING]

Mr. Gopher: Yes yes. I know it's sudden. But Big Mama wants us to do this in order to gain more participants. So I need some volunteers for this.

Veneranda: I would do it!

Jasper: No way! You don't like demolition derbies, Randa! Let me handle this, Mr. G! I can get the best scoop then hers!

Mr. Gopher: Settle down. Actually, I'm going to pick the ones that are going to cover this story. Hm... Let's see...

Jasper: Mr. G, you should let me handle this one. It's a no-brainer. Demolition derbies are my thing.

Mr. Gopher: Alright, fine! Jasper will handle the demolition derby report.

Veneranda: Good luck, Jas. I'm rooting for you! (gives him a thumbs up)

Jasper: (sighs) Yeah yeah, whatever. (leaves) I"ll be right back with that report.

|Meanwhile|

Splinter: (chuckling) This is amazing! Now I can see where I'm driving.

Donnie: Glad you're enjoying it, dad. Me and My Pokemon have worked hard to make this Turtle Tank.

Splinter: Purple, you are certainly very smart and I'm so... (stops) Oh we're here!

They stopped in front of a demolition derby building.

Pachirisu: Is this the place?

Leafeon: Yes it is. Now we should drive inside.

Rockruff: (as Splinter drives the Turtle Tank inside) I have a bad feeling about this place. Donnie, don't you think...?

Donnie: Did you hear what he was gonna say?! He was gonna say proud! I feel all tingly inside and it's the good kind of tingly feeling.

Pachirisu: This place gives me the creeps. (spots ice cream man) Huh? What's an ice cream man doing in here of all places?

Donnie: Ice cream! Oh dad, can we get some ice cream after this?!

Splinter: Sure thing, my son.

They enter the demolition derby ring.

Mikey: Huh?! Uh...

Rockruff: Is this...

Alolan Ninetales: (putting on icy blue star-shaped glasses, pale blue bandana around her neck with an icy blue star chip attached to the tails) What's wrong?

Mikey: Did you take us to a demolition derby or something?!

Pachirisu: It definitely looks like it.

Splinter: Oh there's nothing to worry about. (puts on sunglasses and helmet)

|Balcony|

Jasper: Oh good. It's starting! Now I should get this on tape! (starts recording on his video camera) And without Veneranda bothering me, I can finally get some peace and... (shrieks in surprise)

???: Sorry about that... Did I scared you?

Jasper: Not at all, rabbit! Wait, what are you doing in a place like this?!

???: Just watching the derby.

Jasper: A girl like you being here? Why?

???: I'm just curious.

Jasper: Curious?! What's your name anyways?

Vodingo: Vodingo.

Jasper: Vodingo?! Uh it's nice to meet you. Now please be silent while I record this for the Mystic Hidden Times. Okay?

He nods in agreement.

Octopus Bellhop: Ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to the Death Tube! Where the last one standing throughout the destruction wins!

Splinter: Hold on tight, everyone! (laughs happily as he starts to drive)

Midday Lycanroc: Eh?! What's the meaning of this?!

Alolan Ninetales: Nothing personal. Just a little something to brighten our day. (chuckles)

Meat Sweats: Seems like we're gonna get some turtle soup tonight!

Grumpig: Can't wait!

Mikey: Meat guy?! What is he doing here?!

Repo Mantis: (smashes car to Turtle Tank) Time for you to be repoed.

Scyther: (flying besides the truck) Scyther!

Pachirisu: Repo Mantis?! That's bad news!

Rockruff: (spots Hypno-potamus) Who's that?!

Midday Lycanroc: That's Hypno-potamus. He's here as well?

Madame Lapin (Balcony): Go, Hypno! I'm rooting for ya'!

Warren Stone: Breaking news! I, Warren Stone, will win this competition!

Donnie: Who's that?

Mikey: I'm not really sure. Just some kind of mutant worm... I think.

Warren: I don't know why... But I feel disrespected.

Owen: Go get 'em, dad! Show them who's boss!

Splinter: What have you boys been up to lately?

Alolan Ninetales: You know these people?

Donnie: They're all bad guys. We have to turn back!

Alolan Ninetales: Too late. The competition is already starting.

Splinter: Besides, this is so much fun!

Donnie: Fun?! This is not fun! (pulls lever)

The Turtle Tank stopped in motion. One of the cars pushes the Turtle Tank to make it go on its top.

Rockruff: That was really rough...

Donnie: I can't believe this! I thought we were going to a car display competition! Instead, you three took us to a demolition derby!

Splinter: Turn this back up right now or else!

Midday Lycanroc: Guys...

Donnie: Or else what?! You knew that we would've come here if you were being honest! But you lied to me! You lied to Mikey! You lied to everyone!

Splinter: (shocked; sighs) Donatello, I'm so sorry for lying to you. For lying to everyone. But the one thing I would never lie is spending time with you. Me and Aurora just want to have our glory back. After all, I'm so tired of waking up like this everyday.

Alolan Ninetales: It's true. For us, we want to have our glory back. Just like in the past when we were well-respected. We're so sorry. I hope you can forgive us for our actions.

Rockruff: This is nice and all! But we have bigger problems out there!

Pachirisu: We have to do something or this will be the last time we'll spend time together!

Midday Lycanroc: They're right. Donnie, you have to forgive him right now. Holding grudges are a bad thing to have.

Donnie: Hm...

Alolan Ninetales: It's okay if you don't. What we did is completely unforgivable.

Donnie: Hm...

Midday Lycanroc: Please, Donnie. Don't let your anger consume you.

Donnie nods and quickly gets up. Pressing the button to turn the Turtle Tank right-side-up.

Donnie: Start driving!

Splinter: Huh? But...

Donnie: No buts! I forgive you for lying! Besides, if this is so important to you, then we gotta win this thing! (grabs and throws Splinter to the driver's seat) So start driving, daddy-o!

Splinter: (grabs glasses) Right! Let's win this derby!

Everyone: Yeah!

Our heroes were able to defeat Repo Mantis, Meat Sweats, Hypno-potamus, and Warren Stone.

Jasper: That tank is on the roll!

Vodingo: Amazing...

At the speaker booth above the stands, Big Mama and Euryn are watching them.

Euryn: (looking through the telescope) Well, well, well. Look what we have here. It's those pesky Turtles in that big, fancy tank of theirs. What should we do about them, Big Mama?

Big Mama: I want them expoots! Gone! Destroyed! We shall handle this ourselves.

Midday Lycanroc: Woo~! We're on a roll!

Rockruff: We've defeated everyone!

Suddenly, the gate open to reveal Big Mama riding a cart along with the otter bellhop, owl bellhop, and Euryn.

Donnie and Mikey: Not Big Mama!

Splinter: Hello~ Big Mama.

Big Mama: (takes out Pokeball) Incy, come on out!

Ariados: Ariados!

Big Mama: Webbity web them with Sticky Web!

Ariados: Sticky Web!

The Turtle Tank dodges Incy's Sticky Web.

Midday Lycanroc: If this keeps up, we'll sure to be covered in web goo.

Splinter: Leave this to me and Aurora! (jumps down with Aurora following him)

Midday Lycanroc: What are they planning...?

Splinter and Aurora jumps into the turtle hog and starts driving out of it.

Splinter: Aurora, you deal with Incy! I'll deal with her!

Alolan Ninetales: Understood. (jumps off and starts running towards Incy) I won't let you hurt the Turtle Tank. Ice Beam!

Ariados dodges Ice Beam.

Big Mama: I'll turn you into ratticu stew. (takes out Pokeball) Diamond, help Big Mama out by using Icy Wind.

Shiny Glaceon: Glaceon! Icy Wind! (creates a frozen wall)

Splinter: Eh? (stops turtle hog as a frozen barrier surrounds him)

Mikey: Oh no! He's cornered!

Donnie: Not on my watch. Sky, Harmonic Evolution! (transforms after fusing with Sky) Mikey, you should fuse with Patchy! I have a plan.

Mikey: Okay! Patchy, Harmonic Evolution! (transforms after fusing with Patchy) Picha Picha! I'm ready as ever!

Mikey is now human with dark brown skin and cool gray eyes with hints of orange. His physique is the same as his turtle form but now has 5 fingers on both his hands and 5 toes on both of his feet. However, he has changed gender to match Patchy's gender as a female. She has neck-length bob hairstyle with orange streaks all over it. She wears a white hoodie with blue and orange accents around it. Sleeves that covers her hands and wears a blue mini skirt. She also wears black shorts underneath the skirt, white knee-length socks, blue mary jane shoes with lightning bolt clips on the sides, buck teeth, and an orange headband. Mikey gains Patchy's ears and tail.

Rockruff: Be careful out there.

Donnie: I will. (jumps down to the turtle hog and starts driving) Hold on, daddy-o! Donnie-D is coming to save the day!

Big Mama: Now you have nowhere to run, you googly rat! Diamond, use Blizzard and then Icy Wind.

Shiny Glaceon: Blizzard! (summons a blizzard) Icy Wind!

Splinter: (grunting) I see. You're planning on freezing me to death.

Donnie: Oh great. A blizzard had appeared. But that won't stop me from saving my dad! (continues driving despite the icy floor) Sure he had lied to me. Sure he can be annoying sometimes. But that doesn't matter. (starts glowing) He's my dad and I love for that. Even if I don't show it. (glows brighter) And nobody messes with my daddy-o! (glows even brighter)

Big Mama: Any last words?

Splinter: (hears something from the distance) Oh yes. I have a few words to spare. And one of them is... (hops onto turtle hog when Donnie smashes through the wall) See you later!

Donnie: Rock Throw! (smashes wall) Go now!

{Upgrade 1: Donnie's hair is now loose and wavy with a braid on the frontal left side of her head. She now wears a light brown sports bra with white accents around it and brown skinny pants. The white tufts scarf is now around the waist as a belt of sorts while the purple bow is around her neck. She also wears purple leather jacket, dark brown spiked boots, purple-framed sunglasses with translucent white lenses, and purple stones appearing on her shoulders as shoulderplates. Donnie still retains Sky's ears and tail. Though the tail became longer and fluffier than before.}

Splinter: Right. Thank you, purple. (drives off)

Big Mama: How dare you. Big Mama will destroy you into splootingly pieces.

Donnie: Come and get me then! (drives off)

Big Mama chases after Donnie. As she did, Don lures her straight to the Turtle Tank.

Donnie: Mikey! You need to shoot her car! We only have one shot at this!

Mikey: Okay! (starts driving) Time to show her what we're made of! (presses button to do a flip) Musa?!

Rockruff: On it! (presses button to shoot a green laser at the car)

Donnie: (stops) And boom goes the dynamite.

[BOOM]

Big Mama and her group were defeated.

Euryn: (groans) They have won... yet again. (passes out)

Alolan Ninetales (after defeating Incy): Nice one!

Donnie: We won! Woo~! (howls at the end)

Jasper: That was awesome! So awesome!

Vodingo: Very cool.

Splinter: (sighs) We have won...

Leafeon: Thank goodness.

Alolan Ninetales: (sighs) This is just like the past... Crowds cheering for us after each victory. After each battle against any opponent. I missed this sound...

Splinter: Same here...

Leafeon: So this is what it feels like to have an adoring crowd.

Splinter: Of course! Being praised for your skills is very vital! I do miss this! And now, (seeing Mikey and Donnie celebrating) I get to share my glory with my sons. I'm very proud of them.

Donnie's ears perked up.

Donnie: (pushes Mikey away) Did you hear that?!

Mikey: Hear what?

Donnie: Oh nevermind... I'm just glad this is all over.

Mikey: Agree.

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