Next Gen Episode 8: Koji Returns

Koji returns is the eighth episode of TMNT X Pokemon: Next Gen.

## Script

Donnie sat at the computer desk, leaning back in a chair. His eyes on the sleeping red head for a moment, before shifting them over to the digital clock that laid on the desk. Eleven thirty it read with a green glow. If they were at home, he'd be checking up on his daughter right now. Seeing how much homework she got done, or what she was up to. Telling her to brush her teeth and get off the computer. He smiled slightly at the scenes he played in his head. He sighed, pinching the bridge of his beak. A knock interrupted his dwellings, angling his head up he saw his little brother in the doorway, with a tray full of food.

Jolteon: Here's some food! I bet you haven't had any all day.

Donnie: I'm not hungry.

Espeon: C'mon, D. You have to eat something.

Mikey: Besides, I know April's gonna be okay!

He rose a brow, and smirked a bit. He scooted closer to Donnie, getting in front of him fully. Alarming the genius when Mikey cupped his face and started squishing it, making Donnie do the fish lips they were so fond of when they were kids.

Donnie: What are you doing?

Mikey: Making you feel better. And doing what I used to do when we were kids. If you keep a sad face like you had, you'd freeze. I mean look at Raph. He has that eternal scowl.

Donnie: Could you please go away?

Mikey: And leave you in your pity party? Pfft, no. When have I ever left you alone? (wrapping his arms around his brother, nuzzling their cheeks together) My poor big brother left here in so many emotions!

Donnie: Mikey...

Mikey: Remember what Sensei told us?!

Donnie: Take your little brother and bathe him when he starts smelling?

Jolteon: (scoffs) No! Never lose hope!

Donnie: Oh that.

Espeon: I remember him saying that.

Donnie turned his eyes over to his brother, a moment later he shifted his eyes over to April.

Donnie: I just...remembering how she was with Hana---

Mikey: Like a red fire truck, putting out your overheated temper. (laughs at himself) Hey that was good material. Laugh.

Espeon: Keep it up, Michel.

Jolteon: You bring out that name! You wanna challenge us eh?

He stands up.

Mikey: Here it comes! The great Donatello is gonna have a smackdown!

Donnie: You're an idiot.

Mikey: Yes I am! But I'm your idiot. (raises his hand) Don't leave me hanging!

Donnie high fives him.

Mikey: Thanks idiot!

Donnie: You're welcome, bigger idiot.

Twelve thirty Donnie noted, staring at his T-phone. Somehow Mikey coaxed his out onto the fire escape in front of Ginger's room that April laid in. Donnie was sprawled out on the steps that went up to another fire escape above while Mikey took the window. The two were both munching on the food Mikey had made about an hour ago.

Mikey: Looking at the time will only make you go insane. Put the phone down bro. Talk with me.

Jolteon: You don't have to worry about the time anyways! Let's spend some time like the good ol' times!

Donnie: Alright. (puts phone down) Can I ask you something?

Mikey: Anything.

Espeon: We want to know. Why don't you have kids? With Ginger, I mean.

Mikey: Well, I dunno, just never wanted any I guess.

Donnie: Liar. We all know how much you wanted kids since you were exciting when Remy, Hana and Irrilia were born.

Mikey: Yeah but I guess since I had nieces and nephews...I didn't really think about it. And Ginger has kids. They're great.

Donnie: Mikey... Forty years with you kiddo, you'd think you'd get better at lying.

Espeon: True... You've always embellished the idea of having kids to us, even in our twenties, thirties, you were more excited about Leo's kid being born then Leo. Granted that probably was he wanted a girl and got Remy.

Jolteon: That's mean to say!

Espeon: Well it's true! Mikey wants kids! So why the sudden change?!

Jolteon: He can't have any.

Espeon: What do you mean by that?

Mikey: Nevermind. You got another chance to be a dad again, a chance for Hana to be the older sister, a chance for Koji--- Sorry. I should've said that.

Donnie: Go right ahead. You're doing a swell job.

Jolteon: All we're saying is, if Mikey had even a chance at fatherhood, he wouldn't be as sour as you always were.

Espeon: Seriously?

Jolteon: Just saying!

### Streets

#### Irrilia

The emptiness became known to Remy with a demanding growl from his stomach. He put his hand over his stomach frowning when the stares came at him in different directions.

Remy: I'm starving.

Fawn: Seems like you haven't ate anything at all.

Froakie: We haven't!

Luke: There's that hot dog stand down the road.

Liam: Are you crazy bro, they don't have their cloaks, and you know its dangerous---

Pikachu: Kohana was exposed.

Eevee: That's because she's half-human!

Yoshiro: Let me and Tiger get the hot dog.

Halimeda: You sure?

Yoshiro: Yes. Very much.

Halimeda: Okay, lover boy. Go ahead and get us some hot dogs.

Litten: We will! Right away!

Halimeda: (chuckles)

Storm: We'll have a short break for now. Then we're going back into searching.

Irrilia: Right.

### Docks

#### Warehouse

Catalina: Thanks for the drinks. This is good.

Koji: No problem.

Hana: So this is where you have been living all this time?

Koji: Sorry you have to learn it this way. It's been *way* too long.

Hana: I know. It has a long time. I'm just glad you're not hurt.

Koji: And I'm glad you haven't been capture by the Mutant Hunters!

Treecko: Mutant Hunters?!

Fennekin: People who likes to hunt Mutants for profit. Think of it as the black market except there are Mutants everywhere.

Snivy: I've heard the highest is hybrids! But we won't let them take you away! Not in our watch that is!

Hana: That's horrible! We aren't profit or trophies!

Catalina: Exactly. I feel the same way.

Koji: Me too. But anyway, if you want, you can take a nap.

Her gaze shifted up to the mask, she stared at the blood red eyes and smiled bigger. She reached up, a little hesitant, but she knew her brother well enough that he wouldn't stop her. At least she hoped. She took a hold of his mask and slowly peeled it off. She held it as she stared at the face she saw five years ago. She remembered the last time she saw him. It was after her dad and him had a big blow out. The last night she saw him, he had told her he was leaving. At the time, her last words he heard was how much she hated him for leaving.

Koji: I uh... What are you smiling about?

Hana: (placed her hand on his cheek) Ani...

Koji watched his little sister, seeing her eyes formed some shed tears, her eyes were glassy. Though she wasn't crying just yet. He let her caress his face and pull him to hers. Their foreheads touched.

Hana: I'm just glad you're not dead... I missed you...

Koji stared at her, returning her smile he wrapped his arms around her, holding her close and tight. He frowned a bit.

Koji: I miss you too, imouto. (kisses her on the forehead)

Catalina: This is so heartwarming.

Henrietta: Agree. So heartwarming it's making my heart melt.

Catalina: Anyway, we have to get back to the Lair. I know that Mutant Hunters will usually come here.

Koji: Those are ones who will capture the water Mutants that often come up to the surface for air. Hana, you sure you're okay enough to stand?

Hana: I am! Please don't worry so much!

Koji: Stubborn as ever. Let's go.

[PEOPLE TALKING]

Catalina: Uh-oh. That must be the Mutant Hunters!

Koji: (picks up Hana bridal-style) I know a secret passage we can take. Follow me.

### Secret Passage

Henrietta: Wow, I never thought you would have something like this.

Koji: I made it myself just in case for Mutant Hunters to show up. We'll be able to make it to the sewers like this.

Catalina heard something and looks up to see a group of Ariados.

Ariados Group: Spider Web!

Catalina: Watch out! Jewel, use Flamethrower!

Fennekin: Flamethrower! (burns Spider Web)

Man: Well, well, well. We have two freaks in our sight.

Man 2: And that girl is a hybrid. We can sell her for some major cash.

Koji: I won't let you take my sister away! (puts her down) Hana, you have to run!

Hana: What about you?!

Koji: I'll be fine! Just go!

She nodded.

Hana: Zangoose, help us out by using Fury Cutter on those Ariados!

Zangoose: Zangoose! Fury Cutter~! (make the Ariados army fainted)

Henrietta: Let's go!

Together: Right! (runs)

Hana: Koji, please be safe.

Man: Capturing one will be enough to make us rich!

Koji: (growling) Bring it on!

### Hana

Everyone: (panting)

Hana: I hope Koji's okay.

Henrietta: He'll be fine. The most important thing is to keep you safe. We should head to the sewers as soon as possible. It's not safe especially with those hunters around.

Catalina: Hen's right! We gotta get outta here! I don't want them to capture you just because you are a hybrid!

Hana: What about my older brother?! We should head back and save him! I know he can take care of himself but I'm extremely worried about him! Please?!

Catalina: Alright. We'll head back and see how he is.

Henrietta: Okay... Let's head back.

About five more storage units later and close to keeling over, she finally made it back to the spot where she last saw her brother, only to see they were gone. Except a broken weapon and braces and his cloak.

Hana: Oh no...

Catalina: Hold on. I don't see any tear from his cloak. So he could be alive somewhere.

Treecko: And not kidnapped?

Fennekin: We believe so.

She hugged the cloak in a tight fashion, her body jerking a bit from the amount of pain the adrenaline was preventing at the time. She heard herself gasp. Hunching her body forward, feeling it tremble. She covered half of her face, feeling her emotions slowly rise, the reality hitting her as hard as her gun wound. Not again. Not again. She repeated in her head as she cried into her brother's cloak.

Henrietta: Hana...

Just like some dream or a urging for her father she heard his voice.

Catalina: That must be your dad.

Seeing his face, and then remembering her brothers, she couldn't help it. She felt her body give out as the crying grew louder. Somehow she found herself in her father's arms, as she always was when she cried. She heard his soft voice, using comforting words, knowing he was trying to calm her down. She just couldn't let herself calm down.

Hana: I tried daddy...

Donnie: I know you did my flower...

Hana: He's gone now...

Donnie: Not for long... You did good Hana. Please rest. And let your dad take this. You did enough flower.

Hana: I'm sorry I ran away...

Donnie: It's okay. All I care about is your safety. I'm so glad you're okay.

Hana: Are you (sobs) mad at me?

Donnie: Why would I be mad? I would never be mad at you. I don't care about everything else. All I care is that you're safe and sound. That's all... (shushes as he strokes her head) It's okay... It's gonna be okay... Don't cry... Shh...

### Casey

Casey smirked at his visitors that stood at his doorstep. He rose his brow.

Casey: Well this is a surprise.

Umbreon: Hey guys! Wow, it's been a long time!

Flareon: Too long. (high paws Nightcrawler) How have you've been?

Umbreon: Good, good. Just having a relaxing day. What about you?

Flareon: Don't even ask. We need your help.

Umbreon: Our help? With what?

Flareon: Let's go inside and we'll talk about it.

Umbreon: Okay. But where's Bella and Sputnik? 1. I really want to see her and 2. I really wanna tease Sputnik so badly.

Flareon: They're at Ginger's apartment building. April has a fever.

Umbreon: Fever? That's bad. But who's Ginger?

Pyro points to Ginger.

Umbreon: That's her?! No way.

Flareon: It's hard to believe but Mikey actually has a *real* girlfriend.

Umbreon: OMG...

Flareon: I know... Wow. So anyway, like I say, we need your help big time. Are you up for the challenge or are you scare?

Umbreon: What?! No way! Nightcrawler isn't afraid of anything! I'm up to any challenge no matter how risky and dangerous it is!

Flareon: Same ol' Nightcrawler. Having a huge ego for himself and for Casey.

Umbreon: Of course. (chuckles) You know us. We're the strongest!

Flareon: Whatever you say, NIghtcrawler. Whatever you say.

Casey: So what do I owe the pleasure to?

Umbreon: Give us names.

Leo: Casey we need your help. April isn't well, Donnie and Mikey are back at Gingers, and we are one short.

Umbreon: So that's why you came to us! Should we help?

Casey: Of course we should! But my kids will be coming back expecting their dad to be gone, so I kinda just wanna piss them off.

Dani: I heard that! (walks in with her arms folded) Casey...

Casey: Oh come on, babe. I need my fun.

Leo: Nice to see you too, Dani. You haven't changed a bit.

Dani: Of course. I always have to keep up with my appearance. We'll definitely help you. But first, make yourselves at home. Casey, kitchen, now.

Casey: Okay! (follows Dani to the kitchen)

Relunctantly Leo led the group to the next room out of the foyer and into the living room, though Raph stayed behind as he watched Casey head down the foyer and into the room next to the living area. He frowned, narrowing his eyes as he made his way to his friend. Entering the kitchen he watched Casey as the man made something to eat.

Dani: Raph? You need anything?

Raph: Oh no. Casey, are you serious?!

Casey: About?

Raph: Having us hang out just cause you wanna piss off your two kids. My daughter is out there and could be dead! We need you man!

Dani: He's right, you know? You can mess with them later. For now, we should be going out there and finding them including his daughter!

Casey: But...

Dani: Now Casey! Do I have to give punishment?!

Casey: No Mistress!

Dani: Then we should do it.

Raph: At least your uh... Dominatrix side didn't leave you.

Dani: I can't let that go. After all, Casey and Luke are always causing trouble those two. I have to make sure they're kept in line at all times.

Casey: And a good-looking one as well.

Dani: Anything to keep my man happy. (chuckles)

Raph: Casey!

Casey: Calm down, hothead. If I could, we'd be on the streets right now looking. But right now I need to stay home and talk with my boys and no not to piss them off. Just cause I've been away for a while. And I fear that my boys are resenting me. At least Liam.

Dani: Yeah... That's true...

He shook his head now feeling annoyed with what his friend was about to do. Boast. Ugh. But luck was on his side when they heard one of Casey's boys from the foyer.

Casey: They don't know I was here right?

Dani: I haven't told them or anything like that.

Liam (voice): You have to come here!

#### Living Room

Leo: This isn't good.

Raph was curious what got Leo so upset till he was face to face with his daughter. What looked like his daughter, just with blood around her eyes and down her snout area. Being held up by the twins and Yoshiro behind her. All three boys looking panicked.

Raph: What the hell? Irrilia!