Season 2 Short 34: The Lilligant Performance

The Lilligant Performance is the 34th short of Season 2 and the overall 82nd short of TMNT X Pokemon: The Game.

## Synopsis

After April accepts Amane's offer, she starts practicing for the performance. Will it go as planned or a complete disaster?

## Script

### Lair

#### Dojo

April dances her way to the dojo with a smile on her face.

Chloe M.: You seem happy today. Did something good happen?

April: Two things. 1. I have captured a new Pokemon. And 2. in two days, I'm gonna be performing with the Dancing Lilligant Trio!

Mikoto: That's awesome, April!

April: I know! It's really awesome! (takes Pokeball) Come on out, Mimey!

Mime Jr.: Mime Mime!

Shiny Zorua: So his name is Mimey eh?!

April: Yup! That's the name I chose for him. Has a nice ring to it. Don't 'cha think?

Mutsumi: It is very creative.

April: Thanks! I can't wait! Woo!

Frozaber: Right.

She bumps into Splinter.

Splinter: But you can talk about it *after* training.

April: Hai, Sensei...

### Karai

#### Streets

Karai: Remember, I have to make sure they don't recognize me. If they do, I'm in so much trouble for it. (sighs) Calm down, Karai. I just have to make sure they don't capture me. That's all.

### Broadway

#### Theater

Amane: Okay, my lovely Lilligant. In two days, we have a huge performance. So we're gonna be doing some training.

Lilligant: Yes sir!

Amane: Let's begin. Flora, use Petal Dance!

Lilligant: Petal Dance!

Amane: Lily, Daisy, use Sweet Scent on Petal Dance!

Lilligant 2 and 3: Sweet Scent!

[SPARKLING]

As April and her Pokemon went inside and saw the sparkles

April: Wow~...

Rockruff: So beautiful...

Skitty: Yeah! Super cool!

Amane: (turns around) Hm? Oh April! I'm so glad you're here!

April: I always keep my promises. So don't worry about it. That move you did was so amazing... These must be your Lilligant?

Amane: That's right. All three of them. The one on right is Daisy. The one on the left is Flora. And this one here is Lilly, in the middle.

Lilligant: Hello.

Amane: We perform all over the country. We're quite famous. (chuckles)

April: So what's the performance about?

Amane: Actually, the reason is you will be participating in the Pokemon Showcase!

April: Wha?! Me?! Pokemon Showcase?!

Rockruff: What's that?

Amane: You never heard of a Pokemon Showcase?!

April: I only heard about Pokemon Contests. What is a Pokemon Showcase?

Lilligant: A Pokemon Showcase is an girls-only competition held in the Kalos region. Trainers participating in them are called Pokémon Performers.

Lilligant 2: Contestants are allowed to use up to six Pokémon. There are two classes of Pokémon Showcases, the Rookie Class and the Master Class. Every Performer may compete in the Rookie Class, but only those who have collected at least three Princess Keys can enter the Master Class.

Lilligant 3: Rookie Class tournaments are divided in two sections. The first is called the Theme Performance and can encompass different activities. The activity of the Theme Performance depends on the specific Showcase tournament. This section usually takes place in multiple rounds, with three contestants per round facing off against each other, though only the winner of each round will move on to the next section. However, as the Theme Performance varies between tournaments, the criteria for winning them also differs.

Lilligant: The second section is called the Freestyle Performance, which is the same in each Pokémon Showcase. The Performer and her Pokémon perform together on stage, making full use of the Pokémon's capabilities. It is similar to the Performance Stage of a Pokémon Contest. However, unlike Coordinators, Performers must be involved in an active part of the performance, since Showcase performances also focus on the Trainers and their ability to perform alongside their Pokémon, whereas in Pokémon Contests the Pokémon are always the main attraction.

Lilligant 2: In the Freestyle Performance, contestants are judged by the audience. Each Performer gets a heart-shaped key used to receive votes from the audience. Each person in the audience can bring out one vote on a special voting device called the Glow Caster, which sends out small luminous balls of light that connect to the keys of the participants according to the color of their key. The participant with the key that absorbs the most lights is decided the winner.

Rockruff: Cool!

April: You should've told me about this last night!

Amane: I'm sorry. I was in such a hurry. But like you said, you never break a promise.

April: I know... So the reason why you want me is to participate in a girls-only contest. But why me? You could've ask any other girl.

Amane: Something about you show me you have true potential of becoming a Pokemon Performer. I can't say no to that kind of passion.

April: I see... Well I'll give this Pokemon Showcase a shot. What could possibly go wrong?

Amane: Excellent! I already have registered you in the Showcase. Now we have to wait for the other girls to show up as well.

April: Okay. Guess we gotta go home and start practicing.

Amane: Good to hear. (chuckles) See you in two days.

April: Bye! (leaves) I can't believe I agree to a Pokemon Showcase. I don't know anything about performing!

Rockruff: Nothing to worry! We got your back! All we need to do is to make a performance!

Skitty: It shouldn't be *that* hard right?!

Sylveon: Maybe we should find someone who had done Showcases before.

Rockruff: Like an expert?!

Sylveon: Yes like an expert! But who exactly will help us?

### Ritsu's Apartment

[KNOCKING]

Ritsu: (opens door) Hello?

April: Ritsu, I need your help! I had agree to do a Pokemon Showcase when I really don't know how to do those and I could use someone to help me find a performance of a lifetime! Please help me out, Ritsu! Please please please~?! (cries)

Ritsu: Of course. Anything for my friends. Come to my dance floor and I'll show you how to perform.

April: Thank you... Thank you so much...

Ritsu: No problem. I'll always help a friend in need. And besides, I used to do a lot of Pokemon Showcases.

April: You did? (follows Ritsu to the dance floor) But how could you possibly enter? Pokemon Showcases are girls only and- wait a minute, you crossed dress didn't you?

Ritsu: That's right! I dressed up as a girl to compete in Pokemon Showcases.

April: That's so cool!

Ritsu: I know right? (chuckles) Now pay close attention, April. Pokemon Showcases is all about the Performer and her Pokemon working together as a team.

She nodded in agreement. Ritsu puts on some music.

Ritsu: Let's do this, Rio and Ballerina!

Riolu and Kirlia: Right!

Rockruff: This is gonna be fun!

As Ritsu, Rio and Ballerina starts dancing

Ritsu: Ballerina, Misty Terrain!

Kirlia: Misty Terrain!

Ritsu: (spins) Rio, Ice Punch while spinning your arm in a circle!

Rio: (spinning his arm in a circle) Ice Punch!

Kirlia: Psychic! (puts Misty Terrain on Rio's Ice Punch)

Ritsu: (jump spin) Ballerina, Double Team and then Magical Leaf in the air!

Kirlia: (spins) Double Team! (continues spinning while pointing to the air) Magical Leaf!

Ritsu and Riolu continues dancing.

Ritsu: (lowers his hands to the ground together) Rio, use Ice Punch on Magical Leaf! (Rio runs and Ritsu throws him to the air) Now!

Riolu: Ice...!

Kirlia: Icy Wind!

Riolu: Punch!

[SPARKLING]

April: Wow~...!

Ritsu: So that's basically how a Freestyle Performance. It's about the bonds you have with your Pokemon.

April: I see... So I have to find my own performance.

Ritsu: That's right. You can use my dance floor to practice for the time being.

April: I can? You won't mind?

Ritsu: Not at all.

April: Thank you so much!

Ritsu: No problem. And also, I want to ask you about Chloe.

April: Uh which Chloe?

Ritsu: Chloe Montes. Do you know what's her favorite dessert?

April: It's Chocolate Zucchini Cake. Why?

Ritsu: Just asking.

April: Oh okay. Well we should start our performance.

Ritsu: Right. I'll make sure everyone goes there to support you.

April: Thanks. Really appreciate it.

Ritsu: You're welcome. Good luck! (leaves)

April: (sighs) This is gonna be tricky... But I got this. (takes out Pokeballs) Come on out, everyone!

April's Pokemon Team appear.

April: Let's see... For the Freestyle Performance, I should use... Rocky, Bella, and Mimey. And as for the Theme Performance I'll put Rosebud and Sweetpea in it.

Skitty: This is gonna be so much fun!

Mime Jr.: Lots of fun! Can't wait!

April: (chuckles) Yeah.

### Later

#### Night

Mikoto: You sure this is a good idea?

Karai: Positive. After what happened I could never forgive Shredder for lying to me. All these years I believed him. I really did. But now, he had destroyed my trust.

Mikoto: But this is insane, Karai! You shouldn't do this!

Karai: And why not?!

Mikoto: Because it's too dangerous. Shredder's too powerful for us to fight right now. And besides, if they see you they're gonna put you in the cage.

Karai: That won't happen.

Phanteon: Starting to feel confident are we?

Karai: Shut up.

Phanteon: Just saying. No need for the attitude.

Karai: Whatever. Now come on before-

Suddenly, Foot Ninjas surrounds them.

Mikoto: This happens?

Karai: Exactly. (raises Tanto) Looks like we have to fight our way to escape.

Esdeath: I won't let you. (freezes them into statues)

Mikoto: Wha?

Karai: Esdeath!

Esdeath: Shredder had send me and Kyoka to capture you.

Kyoka: Now we shall take you to Foot HQ.

Karai: (growling)

### Next Day

#### Lair

##### Dojo

April: Hey guys! Huh? Where's Miko?

Mutsumi: I don't know. We have been calling her but no answer.

Chloe M.: And she always answers. Something's wrong.

April: Yeah this isn't like her to not answer. I should go to her house after my performance training. *And~* after this one of course.

### Foot HQ

#### Dungeon

Mikoto: Release us right now!

Esdeath: No can do. If we do that we're in trouble.

Mikoto: (growling) Wait 'till I get out here! I'm gonna kick all of your asses!

Kyoka: Try it. (chuckles evilly as she and Esdeath leave)

Mikoto: They're gonna pay for this. I swear... (sighs) And I'm gonna miss April's Showcase tomorrow night. I have to get out of here.

Karai: Maybe you could dig a hole out of Foot HQ.

Mikoto: That's an excellent idea! But do you want to come with me?

Karai: Not at all. I'll find my own way out. It's best that you should escape alone.

Mikoto: Well if you say so... I gotta find an escape route... But where could I start with the escaping? Hm...

### Ritsu's Apartment

#### Dance Room

April: Bella, Moonblast! Rocky, Fire Fang on Moonblast!

Sylveon: Moonblast!

Rockruff: (jumps from April's hands) Fire Fang! (bites Moonblast) So how was that?!

April: Not good enough... This is so hard...

Sylveon: We have to find our performance or else...

April: I'm really trying here. What else can I possibly do? (felt something as Mimey tugs her leggings) What is it, Mimey?

Mime Jr.: I know what we can do! (whispers to her ear)

April: I think it might worked... Okay, let's try it your way.

Mime Jr.: Yay!

### Next Day

#### Broadway

##### Theater

Lilligant Trio: Petal Dance!

As the petals fall from the sky, Amane jumps from the board.

Amane: Hello, everyone! Welcome to the Pokemon Showcase here in New York City! My name is Amane and I will be hosting the Showcase. Let me explain how it works. There are two performances. The first one is the Theme Performance when a group of three compete to get to the Freestyle Performance. The winner for the Pokemon Showcase will receive a Princess Key. With that out of the way, I should explain the Theme Performance. This Theme Performance is call Pokémon Styling. Performers must dress up one of their Pokémon in a unique style using the materials given within the time limit and present their partner to the audience. Contestants are judged by you, the audience. So let's bring out the Performers!

Appearing onstage is April and two other girls.

Donnie (Human): There she is! (thinking) She's so beautiful in that dress...

April (Performer Dress): (thinking) Everyone's here except for Miko... I hope she makes it in time for the Freestyle Performance... (enters booth)

Skitty: Can't wait to do this!

Amane: Let's begin!

April: So I just have to style you up. Let's see... (grabs hat) I can use this hat. (grabs red ribbon and wraps it around the hat) There! (puts hat on Rosebud's head)

Kaii: How about you put a bow on the left side of her head and on her tail?

Skitty: That's a good idea! I wanna be extra cute!

April: Right. (puts bow on her head and tail) And maybe some makeup. (puts pink blush on her cheeks) Yeah, that would work. Hm... Maybe a flower would work as well. (puts flower on hat) What do you think?

Kaii: Hm... Super cute. You will definitely get to the next performance.

April: Hope so. (chuckles)

### Mikoto

Mikoto: (panting) Can't believe I actually lost them.

Frozaber: It was too close. We gotta get to the Lair to tell the others!

Mikoto: Right! They need to know about this! (runs) Huh? (stops) Oh great. Kraangdroids. Of all places it has to be Kraangdroids.

Unccia: We should start transforming!

Mikoto: Agree! We don't have time for this!

Before she could attack, she saw a mysterious figure in a black cloak walking. Beside him was another figure with the same cloak on.

Mikoto: Who is that guy? And what is he and his friend doing?

Kraangdroid: Unidentified subject detected. (points laser gun) State your name and the one known as business.

???: Don't attack yet. Boshar. Let me handle this. (approaches them) Why should I give you my name? I'm just came to this city. And besides, (charges at them) you look like bad news to me.

He easily defeats them and takes off the hoodie.

Mikoto: Another mutant turtle?!

???: My name is Sandro. This is my pupil, Boshar. Are you an ally or a foe?

Mikoto: Ally. The name's Mikoto Fischer. This is my partner Snowy. That was some amazing Ninjutsu skills. When did you learn to do that?

Sandro: Self-taught.

Mikoto: That's awesome! Hey, you should come with me to the Lair.

Boshar: The Lair?

Frozaber: It's an emergency! Just follow us!

Sandro: Uh okay...

### Broadway

#### Theater

Amane: Those were spectacular performances! Next up will be April!

April appears with Rocky, Bella, and Mimey.

April: Alright, let's do this.

Rockruff, Sylveon and Mime Jr.: Right!

(rhythm mode: Press the right buttons.)

April: Bella, Fairy Wind! Mimey, Icy Wind!

Sylveon: Fairy...!

Mime Jr.: Icy...!

April: (runs) Rocky, Stone Edge to hoist me up!

Rockruff: (jumps) Stone Edge!

April jumps from the Stone Edge!

Together: Wind~!

She begins to spin.

April: Mimey, Psychic!

Mime Jr.: Psy~!

This causes Fairy Wind and Icy Wind to merge and creates an illusion of ball gown.

April: Mimey, Rain Dance! Rocky, Rock Throw! Bella, Icy Wind!

Mime Jr.: Rain Dance!

Rockruff: Rock Throw!

Sylveon: Icy Wind!

[SPARKLING]

She and her Pokemon strikes a pose.

April: And we're done!

[CROWD CHEERING]

April: (panting) They love it... They actually love it... (chuckles)

### Later

#### Lair

##### Common Area

Mikoto: Guys! So glad to see you!

Mutsumi: Miko!

Freya: Where have you been?!

Mikoto: Long story. I have some bad news.

Everyone: Huh?

[SHORT COMPLETE]