Next Gen Episode 19: Hana's Awakening

Hana's Awakening is the 19th episode of TMNT X Pokemon: Next Gen.

Ryu: Emi...

Emi: What? Just saying.

Shimaketsu: Still, he needs some rest.

Emi: Plenty of it. And who's gonna look after him?!

Dani: Me of course!

Emi: Oh right.

### Hana

Hana frowned, seeing herself in the sewers. How did she get here? She was at home. Watching an old movie. Scratching her head confused. Okay? Was she sleepwalking again? Did she sleepwalk? She asked as she started walking. The water she was in sloshing around her feet, soaking her bare feet and the bottom of her old sweats. Her tracks stopped when she heard screaming. Screaming? Someones in trouble? With no hesitation she hurried through the tunnels and skidded to a halt, her body feeling paralyzed at the sight. It was her, and that guy. Hana's eyes grew wide, as the man stared into her direction with a wide grin.

Man: I'm gonna enjoy this time together.

Hana: Who are you!

Man: Don't be scared, freak. I just wanna talk to you.

Hana: No! Stay away from me! Treecko! Treecko, where are you?!

As the man was charging at her, a figure attacks him.

Hana: Huh? I'm saved? By who? (looks around)

Climbing that tree through her youth did nothing for her, that or she never got to be this high. Unless you count rooftops, and storage trailers. Hana straightened herself up as she got to another pipe. It was a big jump, and her self doubt started stirring. What if she falls again? She doesn't have her mother's body. She's not light. Gravity would jump at the chance to kill her. She sighed feeling annoyed with herself.

Hana: Come on, Hana. You can do this.

Once her hair was out of the way she urged herself to stand on the pipe, swaying a little. She held out her arms, remembering what her mother had always taught her while balancing on a beam. She let out a breath. Gliding to the end of the pipe she readied herself to jump.

Hana: You're a Hamato dammit. You are Hamato!

She let out a grunt as she pushed off the pipe, stretching her arms out she felt herself flying, She was close, so close. Her finger tip grazing it, though something, a pang in her chest caught her off guard. A burning sensation that was just there. Suddenly. Stupidly, she pulled her arm away from the pipe, gripping her chest at the constant pain. She felt her body turn as it was falling. She somehow curled up in a fetal position, looking up she saw the pipe get further and further. Just as her Hamato status did. With a hard impact into the water, Hana's body sunk down a little. Her lungs felt the water coming as she breathed it in, which knocked the red head into panic. Causing her to flair through the water trying to get to the surface. The burning sensation appeared again causing her to loose her drive. The pain. She couldn't breathe. What was happening? Surfacing Hana started coughing uncontrollably, while struggling to swim. She flailed in the water, splashing around, in panic mode. Through her struggles, her eyes managed to catch sight of a turtle up above the overflow. She forced herself to stop flailing, trying to calm herself so she could really see who she saw. Was it her father? Koji?

Hana: Koji?

He stood where she had fallen. Squinting her eyes towards the turtle she noticed the markings on the turtle's cheeks and forehead.

Hana: Koji! Koji, help me!

In the blink of an eye -her eye- he was gone. Confused she looked around trying to make sense of all this. Catching him next to a lever thing that was far from her. He stood there, just staring at her. Definitely her brother.

Hana: Koji?

The turtle smirked, as his red eyes looked at her. No. Not at her, but through her. Her heart sunk down to her stomach when she watched her brother grip hold of the lever.

Hana: W-what are you d-doing?

???: Just getting rid of toxic waste.

He didn't give her much time to process what his words meant, or why he was acting like this, with a switch Hana suddenly heard a loud girdling sound. With wide eyes she watched the water start form a whirl pool, taking her with it. She let out yelps here and there while being dunked under water as it kept shoving her under.

Hana: Koji! (gasping for air) Help! (gasps for air) Someone help me! (gasps) Help!

As the water grew faster and more forceful the red head was sucked under with the water. It was like those rides you see on TV at water parks, but this one was worse cause it took her down a pitch black tunnel, along with water covering over her. Not giving her air. Sliding down against slimy substance in the tunnel she herself was stopped by a grate, slamming against the bars she bared her teeth, as the water was mounting her, the pressure forced her against the bars, making imprints against her arm; side, and leg. Causing the red head great pain. She gripped onto the bars, closing her eyes tight. Feeling the sharp jabs from the amount of water coming at her drove her.

Hana: (thinking) What can I do? I'm gonna die here.

### Lair

#### Common Area

Dani: Hold still, Casey. I got you.

Casey: (grunting in pain) This hurts...

Dani: I know. Just hold on.

Liam: Is he going to be okay?

Dani: He will. Please do not worry.

Liam: But... If we...

Casey: Don't blame yourself... It's okay...

Liam: Why?

Dani: Because it's not. Don't blame yourself for this.

Luke: Mom, it *is* our fault!

Dani: No it's not. You shouldn't blame yourselves for what happened. Some things don't go exactly as planned.

### Hana

Hana: Huh? (sits up) I'm alive? How?

???: By me.

Hana: Mom? Koji? What are you two doing here? Am I?

April: Dead? No. Im here with you mentally. Like you are here with your brother mentally.

Hana: Mentally? What do you mean?!

April: We have no time for explanations. Kohana, we need to get you and your brother back. If you stay in this place--- Go into that door.

Hana: That door? So I'm not living, but I'm not dead? Is that what your saying?

April: Sort of. Your body went into stasis probably sensed danger from Koji.

Her mother shook her head and gently grabbed onto Hana's shoulders, looking her in the eyes.

April: Whatever you do, don't go through that door.

Hana silently stared at her mom, she looked down, nodding. She leaned into her mom, wrapping her arms around her. Closing her eyes as she laid her head against her mom's chest. Listening to the beat of her mother's heart. Soaking in the arm arms that held her close all this time. Smelling her in, made Hana just wanna stay in her mother's arms forever. Hana opened her eyes.

Hana: Mom, how do I get back?

April: You need to find that out on your own. Koji and you will have to fight for life and against death.

Hana: Life and death? So you're saying there's no hope?

April: I never said that... Listen, you are a Hamato. Ive seen you in training, and my dear, you are just as skilled as any Hamato.

Hana: But...

April: You are, were and will always be KoHana Hamato. No matter how skilled, or how you look, you are my daughter. And I and your father gave you our will power, our stubbornness, and our determination for things such as these. I know you may not understand but we love you. For now, I must leave.

Hana: You're leaving?!

April: If I stay much longer it'd be dangerous for your sibling. We will reunite again I promise.

Hana watched her mother vanish just as she'd seen in numerous ghost movies, of how when the person says their final goodbyes. Hana narrowed her eyes, clenching her hands into fists.

Hana: But this won't be a goodbye. I'm gonna get outta here with my brother no matter what. But how am I gonna do that? Please give me strength...

### Lair

#### Common Area

Liam: Lucas? Is something wrong? (no response) Lucas? (waves his arm in front of his face) Come on. Earth to Lucas...

Without saying a word, he slowly walks away to the entrance of the Lair.

Liam: Lucas? Lucas! Earth to Lucas! Answer me!

Still no response from Luke as he continues walking to the entrance.

Liam: Mom, what's going with him?

Dani: I don't know... I should follow him. Liam, continue healing your father.

Liam: Okay. (starts healing) Dad...

Casey: It's okay, son. Please don't blame yourself. (strokes his hair comfortably) Look, I'm sorry I haven't spend time with you and Luke then I should've been. You know that I love you two.

Liam: But I thought...

Casey: (cups his cheek) I don't? Don't be ridiculous. I love you two so much. I sometimes don't show it at times. (smiles) You're definitely like your mother. (notices him having tears in his eyes) Liam, don't cry on me. (wipes his tears away) It'll be okay. I'm gonna be alright. (picks him up and hugs him) It's okay... Shh... I know, I know...

#### Sewers

Dani: Luke, there you are. What's wrong? (no response) Luke! Lucas! Talk to me!

Luke: I thought I saw someone...

Dani: Saw someone? (looks around) I don't see anyone. What are you talking about?

Luke: (walks away from Dani) I saw her.

Dani: Her? Who's her?

Luke: Kohana... I was sensing her. She needs help.

Dani: You can sense her? (thinking) He must've gotten the ability to sense a presence. He really is one special boy. (chuckles) (talking) Lucas, you could sense her presence?

Luke: Yeah... I can feel her. I had said we have a connection somehow. Whenever I'm around her, I could feel some kind of aura that wants me to be closer to her. I want to help her.

Dani: I know you do. I also want to help her but she needs to do this on her own.

Luke: That can't be! I have to help her! She needs help! I have to help her!

Dani: Luke, calm down.

Luke: No! I don't want to calm down! (runs back to the Lair)

Dani: Luke! (sighs) He's just like his father...

### Lair

#### Donnie's Lab

Luke: Hana... Wake up... Come on, wake up. (grabs her hand) Please... Open your eyes... (presses his forehead against her) I'm right here with you once you open your eyes. I just want to see you again. Please be okay.

### Hana's Mind

Hana: Stay away from me!

???: Oh come on... I won't hurt you or anything. Hehehe...

Hana: (runs) Don't come near me!

The figure holds her down to the ground while showing his sharp teeth.

???: I won't hurt you. (chuckles evilly)

The figure gets hit by someone else.

???: You okay, Hana?

Hana: (looks up) Luke! (grabs his hand as he helps her stand up) I'm so glad to see you! (hugs him)

Luke: I know! I'm glad you're not hurt!

???: You brat! How dare you attack me!

Luke: Come any closer and you'll get a beatdown by (points to himself) Lucas Jones!

???: (growling)

Hana: Where's my brother you bad breath smelling pig?!

???: You dare talk to me like that? I have you as a play thing nothing more.

Luke: She's not your plaything! You have to come after me first!

Hana: Luke...

???: Stay out of the way, brat! (charges)

Luke prepares his hockey stick as the figure was charging at him.

Hana: No!

Hana stood there, glaring at the man. She could feel her hair flying around, seeing her reflection through the kitchen stove nearby, her body was surrounded by a blue energy source, or something to that. She held up her hands at her sides, letting the power overcome her, holding her hand to the man, she somehow made the man fall to his knees, holding his throat.

Luke: Whoa...

Hana: Now you better tell me where's my brother?

???: And why the hell should I tell you? (Hana chokes him)

Hana: Hmph. I hope to see you in hell. Bitch.

He then disappears  out of thin air. Once he disappeared, she stops and then collapses to her knees.

Luke: Hana! (runs to her and kneels down) You okay?

Hana: (nods) I'm okay. Now I have to find Koji. (grunts in pain)

Luke: Take it easy, Hana.

Hana: No, I have to find him.

???: He'll be fine. Please do not worry, Kohana.

They looked up to see a Kitsune.

Hana: A Kitsune? Why are you here and how do you know my name?

Kitsune: I know many things. Have you mother told you about her ancestors?

Hana: Not much. But what does it have to do with this?

The Kitsune opens a portal that reveals April's great-great-great grandmother.

Kitsune: This all started in Feudal Japan. April's great-great-great grandmother was a Kitsune. Like any other Kitsune, she often seduces the men with her charms but she wanted to have a family and was looking for the right man to complete her goal. You see, for centuries, we Kitsune have been reincarnated as the female members of the O'Neil family. Your mother is no exception.

Hana: She's a Japanese mythical beast? No way.

Kitsune: It's true. You are born as half-Kitsune. But just like your mother, your power is deep within you yet you must explore it and see what true potential you have.

With her mighty breath, she breathes out a necklace in a shape of a star that has orange and yellow flames burning inside the star.

Kitsune: This necklace will help her transform into her Kitsune form. Keep it safe. Don't lose it.

Luke: I-I promise...

Kitsune: Good. Now you must wake up... Wake up.... Wake up...

### Real World

Koji: Hana, wake up!

Hana: (wakes up) Huh? Koji?

Koji: Right here, Hana.

Hana: What about Luke? He was with me in my mind and...

Luke: (wakes up) Hey, did I pass out or something? (yawns) Man, I'm so tired!

Hana: (smiles warmly) That's good. So is everyone okay?

Koji: Yeah actually. I feel so much better then I was before.

Luke: (stands up) Was it really a dream? Or was it real?

Hana: It was real alright. But who was that person with the sharp teeth?

Koji: We'll learn that sooner or later.

Luke takes out the same necklace that he received from the Kitsune.

Luke: How did this get in my pocket?

Hana: Maybe it has been there and you didn't notice it.

Luke: Could be.

Donnie enters his lab to see them awake.

Donnie: Hana! Koji! (hugs them tight) Thank goodness you're alright.

Hana: Daddy... (hugs him back) I'm glad to see you again... I'm sorry I scared you.

Donnie: It's okay... (tears forming) All I care is your well-being. Especially you, Koji. I'm sorry I was being such an idiot. You know how much I love you.

Koji: I know... I love you too, father.

April enters as well.

April: You're alright. (hugs Hana and Koji) Thank goodness. You did it.

Hana: Mom, I didn't know your ancestors were Kitsunes.

April: Huh? Wait, how did you...? (gasps) Did you...?

Hana: (nods) Me and Luke both saw it. Right Luke?

Luke: Right. It was so weird and freaky yo! I never thought I would meet someone that powerful!

Hana: It was so shocking.

Luke: Agree.

#### Common Area

Hana: Hey everyone.

Catalina: Hana! (hugs her tight) Oh my god, you're awake! I was so worried that... Oh nevermind! I'm just glad you're safe...

Hana: I know... Sorry I made you worried so much. And also, what's with the food?

Halimeda: It's a party for you if you were to wake up!

Hana: Really?

Fawn: That's right! A party dedicated to you!

Hana: That's so sweet. (bows down) Thank you!

Fawn: Let's get this party started!

Everyone: Yeah!

### Catalina

#### Outside

As everyone was celebrating Hana's comeback, Catalina was on the rooftop wearing a brown coat, shivering as she crossed her arms for warmth.

Storm (wearing a black coat): Catalina?

Catalina: Hey Owl. (shivers)

Storm: (takes off coat and put on around Catalina) There you go.

Catalina: You sure? You're gonna get a cold.

Storm: Don't worry. Me and my mom are both used to the cold.

Catalina: Oh okay. (blushes) Thanks.

Storm: (tries to hide his blushing) You're welcome. So how are you feeling?

Catalina: Good. Feeling good. I'm just glad she's okay. (tears forming) Sorry. (wiping her tears away) I shouldn't cry.

Storm: (cups her cheek and wipes her tears away) Please don't cry. Hana's safe and sound... You don't have to worry.

Catalina: What if it happens again?

Storm: It won't happened again.

Catalina: How do you know?!

Storm: I *do* know. Listen, I know you're secretly blaming yourself because of what happened to me. But it's not your fault. I can sense it.

Catalina: Storm... (leans closer)

Storm: Catalina... (leans closer)

They kissed passionately as the wind continues blowing.

Catalina: Now that was amazing...

Storm: Yeah. Lina, I...

She shushes him with her finger presses on his lips.

Catalina: Don't talk. I want to have a taste of your lips. (kisses him) You're so sweet and calm like having a nice scoop of ice cream in a warm Spring morning.

Storm: I thought I might be cold.

Catalina: Not at all. (chuckles) You are the complete opposite of that. (resumes kissing him)

Ritsu: Catalina!

Catalina: Hm? (stops)

Ritsu: There you are! What are you doing here in the cold? Come on, we're heading home. I have a concert coming up! Don't wanna be late!

Catalina: Coming! (takes off Storm's coat and puts it on him) Here. Thanks for lending me your coat. Now I should be heading back.

Storm: (kisses her on the cheek as he creates a rose out of ice) Take this.

Catalina: For me? (grabs the rose) Thank you.

Storm: You're welcome. (watches her leave)

Rach: So you like her huh?

Storm: (shrieks) Mom!

Rach: (chuckles) I know what's going on. You love her right?

Storm: I uh... (looks away trying to hide his blush)

Rach: Don't try to hide that blush. I know you have a crush on the J-Popstar's daughter. After all, mother's know best. (chuckles)

[EPISODE COMPLETE]