Happy Birthday, Boys! (Transcript)

This is the 23rd episode of Sneaky Squadron: Stealthranger.

Early one morning, Stan had woken up from his bed. He got up and walked over to the calendar in the room.

Stan: Hmmm. What day is it today?

He then saw that today was September 4th, which happened to be his and his brother's birthday.

Stan: Hey, it's my-I mean our birthday today. It makes me wonder if Mom and Dad will have some surprise party ready for us?

Then, Marvin and Judd both woke up, but Tracy stayed asleep.

Marvin: Good morning, Stan. Happy Birthday.

Stan: Good morning, my brothers. Happy Birthday.

Judd: What do you think we should do today to celebrate?

Stan: Well...

But just as he was about to say anything, Lewis peaked through the door to see if the boy had already woken up.

Lewis: Oh, I see you boys have just woken up.

Marvin: We certainly have.

Judd: We're quite excited for today.

Lewis: I am sure you are.

Stan: Dad, is there anything that we can do today?

Lewis: Well, I think you boys should go training in the woods.

Marvin: Training in the woods? But we do that nearly every day.

Judd: Yeah. I think today we should take a break.

Stan had the feeling that their dad was just trying to come up with some excuse to keep them away from the camper to get a surprise party ready. So, he decided to go along with it.

Stan: I think that's a great idea, Dad.

Marvin: It is?

Judd: It is?

Stan: Totally. We can spend the morning training, and then after we're done, we can come up with a plan.

Lewis: (In thoughts) It seems Stan is not suspicious at all.

Marvin: Oh, alright.

Judd: I guess it wouldn't hurt if we trained for a little while.

Stan: That's great.

The boys then headed off into the woods. After they had left, he went into the kitchen where Lucy was waiting.

Lewis: OK, they're on their way into the woods. This should give us plenty of time.

Lucy: That's great, dear.

On a city block, a male stork was walking to work and walks by an alleyway.

Stork: Oh, dear! If I don't show up to work on time, I'll be fired for sure.

Suddenly, he hears some strange music coming from the alley, and gets entranced by it.

Stork: Huh? What's that music? (walks closer to it, and suddenly grows cat ears and his tail turns into a cat tail)

He dances into the alley and approaches the source of the music. It was a cat-like Yokai wearing a fur coat, fur hat, and glasses holding a cat-shaped microphone, and he was luring victims to him with his hypnotic voice.

Jellicat: Excellent! Another sucker for Master Yokaimou's Jellicle Ball!

All over the city, many people had been lured in by Jellicat's hypnotic music. Meanwhile, Lewis and Lucy were busy setting up a party outside their camper for the boys' birthday. Inside the camper, Tracy just woke up. But when she had, she was surprised to see Marvin and Judd were not in their beds.

Tracy: Marvin? Judd?

She then looked under her bed to see if Stan was there, but he wasn't.

Tracy: Stan? Hmmm. I wonder where they could be?

She got out of bed, then walked to the door and out of the camper, and was surprised at what she saw.

Tracy: Uh, what is this party for?

Lucy: Oh, I see you are awake, Tracy. Good timing.

Tracy: For what? What's the celebration?

Lewis: Don't you remember? Today is the boys' birthday.

Tracy: It is? Oh yeah! I remember now! They told me that they all had a birthday on the same day.

Lucy: Yeah. It's hard to believe that my first two sons were twins, and then I gave birth to my third son on the exact same day my first two had a birthday.

Tracy: I remember how Judd and Marvin told me that you gave Stan to them as a present.

Lewis: Oh yeah. That was a pretty good moment, wasn't it?

Tracy: I would say it is. ^^ (Looks around for the boys) But, where are they, anyway?

Lucy: I sent them off to do some training while I prepared the party. I wouldn't want them to come snooping around here, y'know.

Tracy: That is a good point, Mrs. Kitinger.

Lucy: It sure is. I remember helping my parents prepare for Garry's birthday, and wouldn't want him to find out.

Lewis: Same here. My two uncles and I had once prepared a party for my father's birthday.

Tracy: Yeah, I know the feeling. My mom would send me to run some errands while she and prepared any surprise parties for MY birthday. ^^

Lucy: By yourself?

Tracy: Well, my dad went with me to keep me from getting suspicious.

Lewis: That was smart of him.

Tracy: It certainly was.

Lucy: And did you enjoy your party when you got home?

Tracy: Of course! The whole family showed up and surprised me. You should've seen the look on my face when I saw the big surprise. ^^

Lewis: I bet it was something, wasn't it?

Tracy: My mom actually took my picture when I saw the party. (She then got out a photo from her pocket and showed it to Lewis and Lucy)

Lucy: Wow! I had no idea you could open your mouth that wide!

Lewis: I know! And, your eyes were like saucers! (Trying not to laugh)

Tracy: Yeah. That was a great moment. Mom and Dad said so, too.

Lewis: Well, I'm sure this party will be just as much as a surprise to the boys as your party was for you. ^^

Tracy: I bet it will be. I just need to think of what sort of present I could get for them.

Lucy: Maybe you can go into town and find one.

Tracy: That's a good idea, Mrs. Kitinger. I'll be sure to do that.

Lucy: Okay.

Then, Tracy went into town to try and find a gift for the boys.

Tracy: What would Judd and Marvin like for their birthday? Knowing them, they probably like similar things, besides ninjas of course.

She then walked by a music store and got some inspiration.

Tracy: Hmmmmm. Maybe there's something in this music store that they might like. (Goes inside, and takes a look around) What sort of music would the twins like? I'll look through the aisles and see what I can find.

Tracy was looking through the aisles when she suddenly heard some strange music coming from the back of the store.

Tracy: Huh? What's that weird music? (Goes over to investigate)

The music sounded very different from anything Tracy had heard before.

Tracy: Maybe Judd and Marvin would like that. I wonder what aisle the CDs are in?

However, as she got closer and closer, her ears started changing from fox ears to cat ears, and her tail transformed into a cat tail. Then, Jellicat appeared, luring her to him with his singing.

Jellicat: Come to me, my darling fox.

Come with me to a place that rocks.

The Jellicle Ball awaits, my dear.

Come, oh come. There's nothing to fear.

Meanwhile, at the Yokai Mansion, Yokaimou was going over Jellicat's progress and was quite please with the results.

Yokaimou: Very impressive, girls. Who knew that Yokai Bakeneko would bring in so many potential slaves in one sitting?

Luanna: Well... I sorta knew, sir.

Misfortune: Luanna, that was a rhetorical question. A question that didn't require an answer.

Luanna: Oh.

Leafy: (Coming in) Could somebody PLEASE explain to me what "Jellicle" even means?

The villains were at a loss for words.

Yokaimou: Uh... I'm sure Luanna has an explanation for it.

Luanna: Well, you see, it's... uh... well... I'm sure Misfortune has the definition.

Misfortune: Oh, yes, of course! It means.... um.... I'm not really sure what it means, honestly.

S.A.R.A: (Coming in while drinking a can of oil like a coffee cup) Jellicle's not even a real word. I checked all forms of dictionary websites in my databanks and found no results.

Yokaimou: Well, it doesn't even matter. It's not a real ball, anyway. The point is that soon we'll have the whole Stealthranger team, and nothing will stop us from taking over America!

By that time, Lucy and Lewis had finished the decorations for the party.

Lewis: There. All done. We just need to get the food and presents ready, and it should all be perfect.

Lucy: Speaking of presents, I wonder what is taking Tracy so long? Should we call for her to see if she's alright?

Lewis: I think that's a good idea. I'll do that.

Lewis turned on his communicator.

Lewis: Tracy, are you there? The party is ready.

Lewis got no answer.

Lewis: That's funny. I'm not getting any responses from her.

Lucy: Should we be concerned?

Lewis: I think we should. We'd better contact the boys.

Lucy: Alright. (Contacts her sons) Boys, can you hear me?

Meanwhile, the boys were practicing their ninja skills out in the woods when Stan got a call.

Stan: Hold up, brothers, I think Dad is calling. (Answers) What is it, Dad?

Lewis: Tracy is not responding to my communication. I think something has happened to her.

Stan: Well, I could check it out myself, but I don't want my brothers to get suspicious about the party.

Lewis: Wait, you know?

Stan: Well...

Lewis: Never mind. Just go out there, and see what's up with Tracy.

Stan: Alright. We're on our way.

Stan hangs up.

Marvin: Is there something wrong, Stan?

Stan: Tracy isn't responding to Mom and Dad. They think something's wrong with her.

Judd: What could be wrong?

Stan: No idea! But we gotta get out there and find out.

Marvin: Then, let's go!

They made their way into town and started searching around.

Judd: Tracy! Are you here?

Marvin: Dad said you weren't responding to their call!

Stan: She must be around here somewhere!

Marvin: Let's keep searching. She's bound to be somewhere.

They searched around town for her, until they came across the music store that Tracy went into.

Stan: Let's see what's in this music store.

They go inside and see the clerk.

Clerk: May I help you boys?

Stan: Yeah, hi. We're looking for our friend. She's a gray fox wearing a black outfit with black hair. Did she come in here by any chance?

Clerk: Yeah, I did see someone like that come in here. I saw her go to the back of the store when she started hearing some weird music. Wasn't any music I had playing.

Stan: Then we better check it out.

They went into the back and found Tracy, but with her cat ears and tail.

Stan: Is that...Tracy?

Marvin: It looks like it's her, but she doesn't have cat ears.

Marvin: Or a cat tail.

Judd: What the heck is going on?

Tracy: Oh, hello, boys. Don't tell me you're here for the Jellicle Ball, too.

Stan, Marvin, and Judd: What?

Tracy: Yeah, I know. I don't know what it means, either. But, I heard some music from this cat guy, and I grew these.

Stan: Tracy, something is wrong with you.

Marvin: I think this Jellicle Ball thing is a scam.

Tracy: I figured it must be. The cat guy I encountered didn't look like you guys. He could be a Yokai.

Stan: That figures. Let's find him, and teach him a lesson!

They proceeded to find Jellicle Cat. Soon, they found him with more citizens who also had cat ears and tails.

Marvin: Hey, what's he doing?

Judd: Looks like he's using his singing voice to hypnotize those citizens into coming to his ball.

Tracy: Yup. That's what he did to me!

Stan: So, how were you able to get out of his control?

Tracy: I began hearing ringing from my communicator, but by the time I had snapped out of my hypnotism, whoever was calling hung up.

Stan: I think it was Dad who was trying to call you.

Judd: How can we get in without getting hypnotized ourselves?

Marvin: Maybe we should go back to the camper and see what Gamma has to say.

Judd: Good idea!

They all disappeared ninja-style in a poof of smoke.

Jellicat: (Hearing the poofing) What was that? (looks around) Eh, probably nothing. Now, to continue my Jellicle Ball for Master Yokaimou.

The boys and Tracy reappeared on the outskirts of town rather than at the camper.

Judd: Hey, why aren't we back at the camper?

Stan: Uh.... I'll tell you later. Right now, we gotta contact Gamma. (Begins to contact Gamma) Gamma, are you there?

Gamma 4: Right here, Master Stan. What's up?

Stan: We're up against a cat Yokai with powers over music. Do you think you can find some information about him?

Gamma: Hmmmmmm. A cat Yokai? I believe what you're looking for is a Bakeneko. While they're not usually musically inclined, this one certainly is.

Stan: That is great. Tracy was affected by its magic. Anything we can do to help her?

Gamma: Well, buzzing noises certainly seem to break Jellicat's victims out of his control, but in order to remove the cat ears and tails, you'll need to drown him out with more music. I recommend forming a band and challenging him to a Battle of the Bands.

Marvin: But, I don't know how to play any musical instruments.

Judd: We might as well start learning how.

Stan: But where can we exactly learn?

Tracy: Well, there's an online crash course that can teach you guys the basics in under 15 minutes. I have it downloaded to my phone.

Stan: Well, it's worth a shot. Anything to stop that darn cat!

Gamma: Oh, and here's something interesting to note: Jellicat's spell only affects anthros that AREN'T cats, which is why Mistress Tracy fell under it. Anthro cats are immune to it because they're already cats.

Stan: Good to know, Gamma. But, we're still gonna save those people.

Tracy: I guess I can't help to stop this monster then, can I?

Stan: Not unless you want to fall until his control again.

Judd: Hey, don't feel bad, Tracy. I know I'd feel helpless if I was placed under a similar spell.

Tracy: Alright. I guess I'll go to the camper for the moment.

Marvin: Alright, then. Make sure Mom and Dad are brought up to speed about what's going on.

Tracy: Will do. And Tracy hurried back to the camper. When she arrived Lucy and Lewis were happy she was alright. But also surprised by what happened with her ears and tail.

Lucy: Tracy, what has happened to you?

Tracy: It's a long story, but the boys need your help to stop this Yokai who did this to me.

And then she explained everything to them.

Lewis: We're on it. And the boys don't know a thing about the party, right?

Tracy: Not a clue.

Lewis: I think Stan might know something about it, but that's not important now.

Lucy: Where are they?

Tracy: I left them on the outskirts of town practicing on how to defeat the Yokai we're up against.

Lewis: Thank you, Tracy. We're on our way.

Tracy: Good luck.

And Lewis and Lucy headed off to find their boys. Meanwhile, the boys were trying to figure out how to play musical instruments.

Judd: Well, I played the piccolo in the school band once, but I'm a little out of practice.

Stan: Well, it's a start. Let's see what the crash course says.

Judd: Alright.

Judd continued to play his piccolo, hoping to get better. But he kept making awful squeaking sounds, much to the annoyance of his brothers.

Judd: Sorry. I may have forgotten how to play this really well.

Just then, Lucy and Lewis arrived to see what they were doing.

Lewis: I didn't know that this Yokai needs to be defeated through the use of musical instruments.

Stan: (Surprised to see them) Oh, Mom! Dad! Well, yeah, we were learning how to play musical instruments in hopes of breaking his spell.

Lucy: You think you can do it?

Judd: Well, I am not sure if I'll be able to though. I think I am out of practice.

Lewis: Well, I think I will be able to help you out. I was actually in the school band back in high school.

Judd: That's great, Dad. ^^

Stan: What instrument did you play?

Lewis: Would you believe me if I told you that it was the keytar?

Stan: Yeah. I would believe you, Dad.

Marvin: So? What's so special about that?

Lewis: I believe that jazzy-sounding music would work best against this monster.

Marvin: Hmmmmmm. Interesting. Then, once we figure out how to play these instruments, we'll form a band to challenge this monster to a battle of the bands!

Lucy: Sounds good to me.

Judd: But what should we call ourselves? The Kitinger Brothers?

Marvin: Doesn't work if Mom and Dad are in this, too.

Judd: Oh yeah. Maybe the Kitinger Family?

Stan: That name doesn't sound like it rolls off the tongue, though.

Lucy: How about the Feline Five?

Judd: Not creative enough, Mom.

Lewis: Maybe the Stealth Five?

Marvin: That's not too bad.

Stan: Stealth Five it is.

Judd: (Sighs) Fine!

Lewis: What's wrong, Judd? What did YOU have in mind?

Judd: Never mind! Stealth Five it is!

Lewis: Alright, son. No need to get angry.

Stan: Now let's start coming up with our song, shall we?

They begin practicing what kind of song they would perform when they realized something.

Marvin: Hang on. Which of us is gonna sing the song?

Lucy: I'll sing it, boys. It's been a while since I've sung something.

Judd: Alright. It will be great to hear you sing, Mom.

Lucy: Oh, totally. When I was your age, I actually got asked to be a recording artist, but I turned it down so I can focus on my ninja training.

Stan: Well, this can be a good learning experience for you. ^^

Lucy: Yeah. I suppose it can be.

Lewis: Well, get to it, Lucy. I want to hear that beautiful singing voice of yours.

Lucy: Okay. (Takes the microphone, and clears her throat) Mi mi mi mi miiiiiiiii

The boys began to play their instruments as Lucy began to sing.

Stan: (Playing the guitar) Hey, that didn't sound too bad.

Lucy: Thanks. "Yokai! They are mean! Meanest I have seen!"

Marvin: (Playing drums) That's good!

Lucy: I would steer away, from anything they have today.

They continued practicing until they felt like they got it down.

Stan: Alright. I think that about does it. ^^

Lucy: I think I sang pretty well, didn't I?

Lewis: I say you had, dear.

Marvin: Let's get going! Tracy and the other citizens are counting on us.

Stan: Okay, let's go!

They made their way back into town, and tried to find out where Jellicat was hiding the citizens.

Lewis: Let's spread out, and find Jellicat's hideout!

And everyone split up and went in a different direction.

Judd: (Checking the music store to see if he's still there) Nope. He must've let the music store already.

Marvin went to see if he was at a restaurant where a band was playing.

Marvin: He could be around here somewhere. Just gotta sneak past the band playing.

Lucy checks an alleyway.

Lucy: I'm not seeing anything here.

Lewis was checking in a dumpster.

Lewis: I guess this Yokai's music wasn't as trashy and I thought.

Stan: (Walking by a bandshell, and starts hearing Jellicat's singing) Wait! There he is! Over by that bandshell!

The other Stealthrangers ran to him.

Lewis: (Seeing him singing) Yup! That's him alright!

Marvin: So, let's show him what REAL music is like!

They got their instruments ready.

Stan: A one...

Marvin: A two...

Judd: A three...

Lewis: A four...

And then they began playing their song.

Jellicat: (Hearing it) Hey, what gives? Where is that racket coming from?

He then looks over to see the Kitingers playing their song, and Lucy begins to sing.

Lucy: Yokai, they are mean! The meanest I've ever seen.

Jellicat: No! I can't stand the music! (Covers his ears)

As Lucy was singing, everyone who was under Jellicat's spell had their tails and ears being turned back to normal.

Jellicat: Two can play at this! (Pulls out his microphone, and continues singing)

Stan: This is it! He's gonna start singing!

Lewis: Then, let the Battle of the Bands begin!

Marvin: Boy, he's one tough cat!

Stan: Then, we gotta play tougher! (Continues playing his guitar)

They played harder and harder. And Lucy sang louder and louder.

Lucy: (Vocalizing as hard as she can)

As this continued, Tracy noticed her ears changing back.

Tracy: Huh? (Looks in a mirror) Yes! I'm back to normal!

Gamma: (Noticing her tail changing back as well) And, your tail is back to normal, too!

Tracy: (Looks) Hey! It is back to normal!

Gamma: Excellent! Now, we just need the Kitingers to win the Battle of the Bands!

Tracy: Should I go and help?

Gamma: I think it's best you stay here unless they call for you.

Tracy: Alright, then.

Soon, Jellicat was outsung and feeling week.

Lucy: We did it! Jellicat is now weak!

Stan: And, hopefully, everyone who was under his spell should be free.

As everyone was heading out with confused looks on their faces, Jellicat slowly gets back up.

Jellicat: Curses! There goes Yokaimou's future slaves. But, my performance is far from over!

Then, lightning strikes Jellicat, and he begins to grow giant.

Jellicat: Now, it's time for this kitty to hit the big time!

Stan: Looks like this music session isn't over yet! Let's bring this concert to the big house.

All: Grand Stealth Shogun. (They took on their Stealth Shogun Fighter modes, then into the Great Stealth Shogun)

Lewis: Let's give this cat a lesson in musical talents!

Jellicat: Not if I give you one first. (Creates a musical soundwave with his microphone, which flies at the Great Stealth Shogun)

Stan: Grand Shogun Tornado!

Grand Stealth Shogun: (Spins around, reflecting the sound waves)

Jellicat: (Getting pushed back)

Judd: He's getting pushed back!

Lucy: Well, let's skin this feline!

Stealthrangers: Stealth Shogun Sword! (The sword appears in Grand Stealth Shogun's hand) Final Strike! (Strikes down at Jellicat)

Jellicat: (Gets hit) AH! So much for my dreams of becoming a professional singer! (Falls and explodes)

Stan: Well, that puts an end to that musical number.

Lewis: Let's head home! Tracy's probably waiting for us!

They then disassembled and headed back to the camper. Later that day, Stan was leading Marvin and Judd back to the camper while covering their eyes with his hands.

Marvin: C'mon, Stan! Can we see now?

Stan: Not yet, bros.

While that was going on, Lewis, Lucy, Tracy, and Gamma were putting the finishing touches on the party.

Gamma: We'd better hurry up. My sensors are picking up the boys heading this way!

Lewis: Nearly finished.

Lucy: I just gotta put the icing on the cake. (Does so) There we go. It looks amazing.

Tracy: (Seeing them coming) Here they come!

Judd: Can we open our eyes now, Stan?

Marvin: Yeah. I'm feeling as blind as a bat now.

Stan: Uh, you know bats are not really blind right?

Marvin: Whatever.

Lewis: Alright, let's hide!

The rest of the family hides as the Kitinger brothers approach the camper.

Judd: Now, Stan?

Stan: Okay. Now! (Removes his hands from his brothers' eyes)

Then, Lewis, Lucy, and Tracy jumped out from their hiding places and yelled...

All: Surprise!

Marvin and Judd were surprised.

Gamma: (Coming in wearing a party hat) Happy Day of Birth, Masters Marvin, and Judd. ^^

Marvin: Oh, wow! Was this why you kept us from the camper all day?

Gamma: It sure was.

Stan: Don't forget, it's my birthday, too.

Lewis: Which I'd like to know how you knew about the party beforehand. (Gives a suspicious glare at Stan)

Stan: Well, when you told me to take my brothers out for ninja training for most of the day, I figured something was up.

Lucy: So just a lucky guess?

Stan: Yes. I didn't peak.

Lucy: I can get by that.

Stan: Alright! Now it's time to party!

As they were partying, Tracy was feeling a sense of relief of being back to normal.

Judd: Feeling better now that the spell over you is broken?

Tracy: Very much. But I didn't get a chance of getting you guys anything. I was put under that spell while doing some birthday shopping.

Judd: Yeah, that was a bummer. But, I'm not that damaged.

Marvin: Me, neither.

Stan: It's totally OK.

Tracy: Thanks, guys. ^^

Lewis: Tracy, you could maybe get a present for them later. I don't think they mind so much receiving late presents.

Marvin: Not at all.

Judd: In fact one year, Aunt Lily and Uncle Garry mailed us a present, but it didn't arrive until a week after our birthday.

Stan: But it was still worth it.

Tracy: So there's no deadline for it?

Brothers: Nope.

Stan: Take your time with it.

Tracy: Alright. Thank you.

So the Kitinger brothers had a wonderful birthday party. Tracy saw how much fun they had during the party, she couldn't wait for her birthday in the next month.

Tracy: (To herself) I wonder if they'll throw a surprise party for me? Then again Stan expecting this party, but I don't care if mine is a surprise or not.

She continued to party with the Kitingers and Gamma.

To Be Continued...