The Adventures of Kochou and the Beautiflies (slight AU)

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(an instrumental of "Only the Beginning" plays as "Previously..." appears onscreen)

Niji(voiceover): Previously, on "Kochou and the Beautiflies"...

(we see Kochou accepting an award)

Niji(voiceover): The Rock Music Awards are underway, but Kochou was somehow de-transforming without singing the magic words. (we see Kochou de-transforming back to Ash) We knew that if Misty or his fans knew who Kochou actually was, we'd be ruined! (we see more shots of Kochou de-transforming.) To remedy this, I gave Ash and the others some of my magical essence--one spray and you're back to your superstar form! (we see Ash spraying on some perfume, making him turn back into Kochou) Armed with that, he performed at the award ceremony with no problem. (we see Kochou and the band performing) Meanwhile, I figured that the Rockets were making Kochou de-transform, and I disabled their de-transformation machine so they couldn't do it again. (we see Niji unplugging an odd machine)

Today, we're back in Celadon City--to give our regards to Broadway!

(upbeat music begins as we see the title)

Me and my friends are Beautiflies!

Kochou: Hey! My name is Kochou!

Exciting adventures, glamour and fame!

Kochou: Now a Beautifly, never the same!

Come on, take flight and fly away now!

Kochou: Hey! My name is Kochou! (Kochou poses with his bandmates, Misty, and Niji before the title, which is lit up like a neon sign)

Episode 16: Beautiflies and Dolls

(We open on a view of Celadon City in the morning, complete with the sunshine beaming off the windows of the various buildings. A light breeze makes the flags on the Department Store flutter...but we look in on one particular building in particular not too far away from the Department Store, where we see a brown haired girl seated at a desk, chattering on the phone)

Girl(on the phone): Okay, thanks. Bye. (she hangs up with a sigh.) What are we going to do? The World of Broadway spectacular is due to open in a few days, but there's something missing....

Staff member #1: What do you think's missing, Miss Rubina?

Staff member #2: We've got the best set designs...

Rubina: No...

Staff member #2: The top actors...

Rubina: No, that's not what I'm thinking either...

Staff member #2: State of the art special effects...

Rubina: Definitely not!

Staff member #2: Maybe the music's not to your liking?

Rubina: Yes!

Both staff members: Huh?

Rubina: Yes! Music! That's what I'm thinking the show needs!

Staff member #1: What do you mean, Rubina? Just say the word and we'll get the orchestra ready!

Rubina: Forget the orchestra, I'm hoping the show will give some of today's hottest bands a chance to shine!

Staff member #2: Pop music?

Rubina: Why not? Not only would it introduce a whole new generation to the Broadway stage, but also showcase the pop scene's top bands!

Staff member #1: I'll see if I can get in touch with a few of them... (he dashes to a second phone and starts calling a number)

Rubina: Just give me a report when I get back from lunch, okay? (the staff member nods as Rubina grabs a red beret from a hat stand by her office's entryway and puts it on. The staff members continue to dial random numbers on their respective phones.)

(Meanwhile, Ash and the gang are walking along Celadon's main drag taking in the scenery, several shopping bags in tow. Crystal's pile of bags is especially large.)

Misty: Did you really have to buy all that, Crystal?

Crystal: Well, both pairs of shoes went with the shirt, so I got them both; plus the belt was cute, so I couldn't resist getting that... (everyone rolls their eyes as Crystal rambles on)

Brock: I at least got my watch fixed... (admires a black digital watch on his right arm)

May: I just got some nice shoes. (shows off a pair of tennis shoes)

Niji: Well, while you guys were shopping for clothes, I shopped for a few new transformation items--(Niji is cut off by the notes of "Beautifly") Huh?

Misty: That would be my cell phone.... (grabs a blue cell phone clipped by her leg and answers it) Hello...mm-hmm...yeah...oh?...yeah! We'd love to!....okay...uh-huh...all right, we'll be right there! (hangs up)

Whitney: Who was it?

Misty: Someone calling for a Rubina Hinote...(Anabel is shocked by the name)

Anabel: No way! THE Rubina Hinote?

Misty: Yes, THE Rubina Hinote...she wants Kochou and the Beautiflies to appear in the World of Broadway spectacular that she's directing...

Whitney: Really???

Brock: Rubina's one of the greatest directors in the theater biz today, especially when you consider that she's been directing since she was Ash's age!

Anabel: I hear anything directed by her is destined to sell out!

Misty: Well, I told the staff member that called they'd be right over...so while you guys are watching them perform, I'm gonna go look around in the historic district. (she disappears down another sidewalk.)

Whitney: You were saying, Niji?

Niji: Oh yes...the new transformation items I got for you, May, Brock, Crystal, and Anabel... (she circles above everyone's head and does a loop, making colored balls with the etching of Beautifly wings drop before the gang, as well as the gang's rings turning into nicer looking rings)

May: Wow!

Crystal: Our rings look nicer! (admires her new ring)

Anabel: Thanks, Niji! (puts her new ring on)

Niji: Now...the rings and balls together trigger the transformation...touch your ring to trigger the magic, like before, but this time, say "Take fight, your color wing!" to charge the ball with the magic. Once it's charged, stick the ball inside a belt to release the magic and start the transformation.

Whitney: Sounds neat!

Crystal: Lemme try it first! (she touches her ring, triggering a techno beat.)

(We see Crystal before a background of aqua Beautifly wings. She holds her ball high and calls "Take flight, Aqua Wing!", which makes the ball glow with a bright aqua light. A white belt appears on Crystal, which she sticks the ball into. Crystal is engulfed in a bright aqua light, leaving her in a aqua bathing suit-like outfit with a black stripe at the top. Crystal snaps twice, making an aqua vest appear on her. After grooving to the background music a bit, a matching skirt appears in a flash of aqua light and Beautifly wings. Finally, some silver sandals studded in sapphires appear on her feet, an aqua outline of a Beautifly appears on the back of the vest, her hair is magically braided, and a harmonica appears in her hand.)

Mizuirochou: Haeru wingu, Mizuirochou yo!

Anabel: Whoa...

Ash: Lookin' good, Mizuirochou!

May: My turn! (she touches her ring, triggering a techno beat.)

(We see May before a background of red Beautifly wings. She holds her ball high and calls "Take flight, Red Wing!", which makes the ball glow with a bright red light. A white belt appears on May, which she sticks the ball into. May is engulfed in a bright red light, leaving her in a red bathing suit-like outfit with a black stripe at the top. May snaps twice, making a red vest appear on her. After grooving to the background music a bit, a matching skirt appears in a flash of red light and Beautifly wings. Finally, some red high heels appear on her feet, an red outline of a Beautifly appears on the back of the vest, her hair turns red, and an electric guitar appears in her hand.)

Akaichou: Haeru wingu, Akaichou yo!

Brock: Don't tell me my new transformation looks like that...

Niji: There's only one way to find out!

(Brock touches his ring, triggering a techno beat.)

(We see Brock before a background of green Beautifly wings. He holds his ball high and calls "Take flight, Green Wing!", which makes the ball glow with a bright green, which he sticks the into the spot in his belt reserved for a buckle. Brock is engulfed in a bright green light, leaving a glowing green outline of his lower body, while his green shirt remains on his top half. Brock snaps twice, making a light green vest appear on him. After grooving to the background music a bit, some black pants with a dark green stripe appear on his lower half in a flash of green light and Beautifly wings. Finally, some golden shoes studded in emeralds appear on his feet, an darker green outline of a Beautifly appears on the back of the vest, his hair turns black, and a pair of drum sticks appear in his hand.)

Midorichou: Haeru wingu, Midorichou yo!

Niji: Now, that wasn't so bad, now was it?

Midorichou: Was the cool music part of the package? (everyone laughs as Midorichou repeats his dance to the transformation music)

Whitney: I'm going next! (she touches her ring, triggering a techno beat.)

(We see Whitney before a background of yellow Beautifly wings. She holds her ball high and calls "Take flight, Yellow Wing!", which makes the ball glow with a bright yellow light. A white belt appears on Whitney, which she sticks the ball into. Whitney is engulfed in a bright yellow light, leaving her in a yellow bathing suit-like outfit with a black stripe at the top. Whitney snaps twice, making a yellow vest appear on her. After grooving to the background music a bit, a matching skirt appears in a flash of yellow light and Beautifly wings. Finally, some small yellow boots appear on her feet, an yellow outline of a Beautifly appears on the back of the vest, her hair turns yellow and puts itself up in a ponytail, and the entire outfit gains sparkles.)

Ierochou: Haeru wingu, Ierochou yo!

Anabel: This looks nice... (she touches her ring, triggering a techno beat.)

(We see Anabel before a background of indigo Beautifly wings. She holds her ball high and calls "Take flight, Indigo Wing!", which makes the ball glow with a bright indigo light. A white belt appears on Anabel, which she sticks the ball into. Anabel is engulfed in a bright indigo light, leaving her in a indigo bathing suit-like outfit with a black stripe at the top. Anabel snaps twice, making an indigo vest appear on her. After grooving to the background music a bit, a matching skirt appears in a flash of indigo light and Beautifly wings. Finally, some indigo shoes appear on her feet, an indigo outline of a Beautifly appears on the back of the vest, her hair lengthens, and a bass guitar appears in her hand.)

Aiirochou: Haeru wingu, Aiirochou yo!

Niji: Your turn, Ash...

Ash(holds his hand in the air, then sings in a noticeably older sounding voice): Ai-yai-yai, I'm your little Beautifly! (Ash's hand begins to glow) Green, black, and blue; make the colors in the sky!

(MUSIC-"Beautifly" (instrumental))

(We see a glowing outline of Ash's body against the background of Beautifly wings. As Ash hangs in this position, his torso begins to glow purple, and a silver and purple shirt appears on him. Next, a checkered jacket appears over that in a flash of purple. Next, we look at Ash's legs as sparkling black pants appear on his legs in a flash of blue, and silver shoes appear on his feet. The view next shifts to Ash's head, where we see his eyes finally open. His normally black hair begins to lengthen and turn silver. A white rose appears in the right pocket of the jacket, which the young man holds in one hand as he poses for the audience.)

(Music cut)

Niji: Come on, guys...lets go pay Miss Hinote a visit... (she leads the gang down the street)

(Meanwhile, Rubina and her staff are clearing a stage for the next band. Judging from the look on Rubina's face, she hasn't heard very many good bands)

Rubina: THIS is the top talent on the pop scene? There has to be a better band out there!

Kochou(offscreen): Can we take a turn playing a song?

(Rubina whirls around to see Kochou and the gang onstage with their instruments.)

Rubina: Well, if it isn't Kochou and the Beautiflies!

Staff member: I heard that they're getting close to finishing their next CD!

Kochou: If you don't mind, we'd like to play a cut from our new album as our audition. (gives his guitar a light strum for emphasis)

Rubina: Of course you can play! (she settles in her seat with her staff) Start playing whenever you're ready.

(Kochou snaps to count Midorichou off, making a pop beat fill the air)

Kochou: Do you know what you are missing?
Till you stop to realize... (to realize)
Life is sweeter than what you are living,
And tears become the ultimate prize...

The pictures you paint are of one dimension,
The rules that you play are a matter of fact!
Keep comin' round with the same old story,
Tired of stories... (tired of stories!)

Others: Let me be the one!

Kochou: To take you on a wild ride,

Others: Let me be the one!

Kochou: To show you to the other side,

Others: Let me be the one!

Kochou: To lift you right up off the ground,

Others: Let me be the one!

Kochou: Let me be the one, the one, the one!

(Rubina smiles as Mizuirochou appears in a spotlight with a saxophone, which she solos on for a moment before Midorichou decides to solo. After the drums and saxophone trade solos, Kochou sings again.)

Kochou: Imagine if you took a moment,
Imagine what your life could be...
Then you would see the bigger picture,
Which would become reality!

The pictures you paint are of one dimension,
The rules that you play are a matter of fact!
Keep comin' round with the same old story,
Tired of stories... (tired of stories!)

Others: Let me be the one!

Kochou: To take you on a wild ride,

Others: Let me be the one!

Kochou: To show you to the other side,

Others: Let me be the one!

Kochou: To lift you right up off the ground,

Others: Let me be the one!

Kochou: Let me be...

Others: Let me be the one!

Kochou: The one!

Kochou and others: Let me be the one! (Rubina and her staff applaud as Kochou bows)

Rubina: Bravo!

Staff members: Encore!

Rubina: You guys are just the band I'm looking for!

Yami(offscreen): But what about us?

(Kochou and the others gasp as the Rockets appear with their instruments, ready to play)

Kochou: Team Rocket!

Yami: To protect the music from devastation...

Kage: And write the song about our nation...

Yami: To sing of the evils of truth and love...

Kage: Our voices will reach to the stars above...

Yami: Yami!

Kage: Kage!

Yami: Team Rocket! Rock on at the speed of light! (an R in a music note appears behind Yami and Kage)

Kage: So start singing your finale, or prepare to fight.

Meowth: Meowth! You are so right!

Rubina: Interesting....catch phrase...

Kage: How bout it, Miss Rubina....can we play for you?

Rubina: Of course you can play, but I only have space for two callbacks...so both you guys and Kochou got them...

Meowth: Hear dat? We got a callback! (Kage smiles)

Rubina: However...I can only choose the better callback performance for the show...so pick your song carefully. Meet with me tonight, both of you, for the callback. (Kochou, the others, and the Rockets turn to leave.)

(We see the Rockets in their underground hideway in the Game Corner. Yami relaxes on a couch, with Meowth snoozing on her stomach. Kage paces the floor, deep in thought about something.)

Yami: How do you think our callback went?

Kage: I think we did rather well...but Rubina told us that she'll announce her choice on Sora Leonknight's show tomorrow afternoon, okay? (Just then, Meowth wakes up and climbs off Yami's stomach) What is it, Meowth?

Meowth: Sometin' I've been tinking about for a while... (looks at a magazine with Kochou on the cover) Just who is Kochou, really?

Kage: Please, let's not try and expose him again...remember when the disguise revealer broke down?

Yami: Meowth does have a point, you know....

(music begins)

Meowth: He acts like a king, (we see Kochou as a king)
If you know what I mean,
But he's in for a big surprise... (Who is he?)

Yami: He thinks he's the best, (we see Kochou singing)
But I'm not impressed, (we see Yami in the audience at Kochou's show, looking obviously bored)
And I'm gonna cut him down to size! (Who is he?)

Kage, Yami, and Meowth: Who is he, anyway?
He ain't so fine... (Who is he?)
Who is he, anyway? (we see an outline of Kochou with a purple question mark inside)
What's he got that's better than mine?

Kage: Faith and hope, and brotherly love, (we see Kochou singing, with hearts, shaking hands, doves, and peace signs symbolizing the words)
Is all he talks about! (Who is he?)

Yami: I can't cope with all his heart tuggin', (we see a chibi Kochou pulling at a heart, presumably Yami's)
It makes me want to scream and shout! (Who is he?)

Kage, Yami, and Meowth: Who is he, anyway?
He ain't so fine... (Who is he?)
Who is he, anyway?
What's he got that's better than mine?
(Who is he, anyway?)
What's he got that's better than mine?
(Who is he anyway?)
Who is he? (we see the outline of Kochou with a question mark inside)

(The Rockets sigh in frustration as the song ends)

Yami: Come on, guys...let's get some sleep... (she trudges to a bed, changes into a nightie, and climbs inside.)

Kage: Good idea...we have a big day tomorrow... (puts on his own pajamas and climbs in a bed. Meowth curls up in a basket by Kage's bed)

Meowth: 'Night, Kage...

Yami: Night...

Kage: Sweet dreams, guys...(turns the light off, making the screen go black for a few seconds.)

(Elsewhere, Rubina and her staff prepare to listen to Kochou's callback audition.)

Rubina: Okay, guys...just play your best, and you'll know if you were chosen on tomorrow's episode of "The Sora Leonknight Show", okay?

Kochou, et al: Okay...

Akaichou: Sora Leonknight? Isn't he Misty's favorite talk show host?

Mizuirochou: That's right...

Ierochou: Misty says that she likes his show because he doesn't get all raunchy like other talk show hosts do...

Kochou: Speaking of Misty....I wonder if she's doing okay tonight...(motions to Midorichou, who starts a slow, relaxed beat. Ierochou joins in on keyboards a few minutes later)

(a blue spotlight appears on Kochou)

Kochou: I've been tryin' oh so long, to let you know,
Let you know how I feel....
So if I stumble, if I fall, just help me back;
So I can make you see...

Please give me one more night, give me that one more night,
Oh, one more night, 'cause I can't wait forever! (ooh ooh ooh...)
Please give me one more night, just give me that one more night,
Oh, one more night, 'cause I can't wait forever! (ooh ooh ooh...)

I've been sitting here so long, just wasting time...
Just staring at the phone...
I was wondering, should I call you...then I thought...
Maybe you're not alone!

Please give me one more night, just give me that one more night,
One more night, 'cause I can't wait forever! (ooh ooh ooh...)
Please give me one more night, just give me that one more night,
One more night, 'cause I can't wait forever! (ooh ooh ooh...)

Just give me one more night, just give me that one more night,
Just one more night, 'cause I can't wait forever! (ooh ooh ooh...)

Kochou and others: Like a river to the sea, I will always be with you,
And if you sail away, I will follow you!

Kochou: Give me one more night, just give me that one more night,
One more night, 'cause I can't wait forever! (ooh ooh ooh...)
I know there'll never be a time, you'll never feel the same,
And I know it's only words...
But if you change your mind, you know that I'll be here!
And maybe we both can learn!

I'll give you just one more night, just give me that one more night,
Just one more night, 'cause I can't wait forever! (ooh ooh ooh...)
Just give me one more night, oh give me that one more night,
Just one more night, 'cause I can't wait forever! (ooh ooh ooh...)

(Mizuirochou breaks off to solo as Akaichou, Ierochou, and Midorichou keep performing in the background. Kochou longingly looks out at the starry night and the full moon, where we see the scene fade to show Misty walking on the city street. As she approaches a crosswalk, she notices the building where Kochou is performing and smiles as she waits for the walk signal. We look up at the moon and the stars as the music fades out, which turns into the sun and blue sky. We see the sun reflect off the window of a TV station, where Kochou and the gang are getting makeup put on.)

Akaichou: I can't wait! Our first TV appearance!

Aiirochou: Wonder if Scott will see me on TV? (her thoughts are interuppted by Kochou getting up from the makeup chair, she follows the attendant to the wings, where she looks out into the audience.)

(The lights come up on the set as the show's theme song begins)

Female announcer: With the premiere of World of Broadway only hours away, the pop music scene is abuzz as to which of today's hottest bands superstar director Rubina Hinote has chosen to feature in the show! Many fans are hoping that the show will ride on Beautifly wings with the appearance of Kochou and the Beautiflies...but who exactly did Rubina choose? All this and more on the Sora Leonknight Show! (a Shiny Pikachu holds up an Applause cue card as an auburn haired boy in a blue shirt and khaki pants appears on the set)

Sora: Thank you, Icy, and thank you, Thora...(pets the Pikachu) With the world premiere of World of Broadway tonight, and one of today's most popular bands rumored to be featured in the show, you have to wonder: Are Kochou and the Beautiflies really going to make an appearance like many fans are hoping, or will they make colors in some other sky? That decision lies in the hands of my guest today, the superstar director Rubina Hinote!

(Thora holds up another Applause cue card as Rubina appears and sits down on a couch facing Sora)

Rubina: Thank you so much, Sora...it's great to be here today.

Sora: Tell me, Rubina, what spurred you to feature a pop band in a Broadway show, in a medium not traditionally suited to pop music?

Rubina: I hope that it will get a new generation interested in Broadway and theater in general. In fact, some have said that this whole thing was a publicity stunt, but I am not known for publicity stunts like some other directors are. (mild laughter) I would've never gone ahead with it if I knew in my heart that it would only work with the right band on the stage. With that in mind, I feel that I have chosen the right band for the show.

Sora: Was it hard narrowing the different bands down to one?

Rubina: Yes, we heard quite a lot of bands over the last few days, with the two best ones getting callbacks yesterday. After the callbacks finished last night, the choice was very clear to me.

Sora: Okay, so we'll cut to the chase: Who's the lucky band that'll be starring in World of Broadway tonight?

Rubina: I chose a band that's currently one of the hottest rising bands, and I feel this honor would be perfect to add to their Rock Music Awards for Best New Artist, Best Cover, and Best Song...(the crowd starts to buzz as Rubina names off the awards) Kochou and the Beautiflies!

(the crowd roars as Kochou and the gang charge onstage. Half the girls in the audience are screaming as Kochou and Sora shake hands.)

(Outside, Yami winces as she watches Kochou and Sora talk on a monitor)

Yami: Didn't Rubina say that if Beauty-boy can't make it, then we get to play?

Kage: Silverhead has to have a weak spot somewhere...what's the name of that girl that's their publicist...Mindy, Mandy, I know it starts with an M...

Yami: Misty?

Kage: That's her name! Thanks, Yami.

Meowth: Da same Misty dat ran the Cerulean Gym once upon a time?

Kage: I'm sure that's the one...and she and Kochou are in love!

Yami: Kochou and Misty, sittin' in a tree...

Meowth: Har-dee-har har, Yami...

Kage: If we can lure Kochou away from the theater in hopes of meeting Misty, the Beautiflies can't play, and we can!

Yami: Good idea! (grabs a piece of paper and starts writing on it, then addresses the fake letter to the hotel the gang is staying in)

(Later, Niji brings the letter to Ash)

Niji: Ash, this is for you...it appears to be from Misty.

Ash: Misty? Why would she send me a letter when she's right here...you were there when we dropped her off on the historic district's main drag an hour ago...

Niji: Just read the letter...it could be important!

(Ash reads the letter over for a moment...)

Ash: I'll be at the Celadon Rooftop Square if anyone needs me... (starts for the door)

Brock: Warning, warning, mistake in progress... (imitates a siren with his voice) Repeating, this is a mistake in progress. (does his vocal siren again)

Niji: Calm down, Brock! Ash just wants to have some quality time with Misty on the Rooftop Square...

Brock: Did he even bother to look at the clock? (the clock reads 6:47, underneath is the bulliten board, which has a sticky note that reads "SHOW 7:00" on it)

Niji: Ooh, you're right...

Anabel: I think I smell a Rattata...

(a few minutes later, an elevator dings and Ash steps out on the Rooftop Square...)

Ash: Hello....Misty...you there? Hello... (his call echoes down below, when he looks at a clock on a tall sign and notices that it reads 6:52) Oh no...the show! (he dashes back in the elevator and frantically hits the first floor button. When the door opens, he dashes outside and races down the street.) Gangway, coming through, sorry, pardon me. (he catches the crosswalk signal right as it changes to "walk", and he sprints across)

(Meanwhile, the band(now transformed) and Rubina wait in the wings of the theater as people file into the seats)

Rubina: What's happened to him? You guys know?

Ierochou: He got a weird letter minutes before we came...

Midorichou(to Niji): Told'ja it was a mistake in progress...

Niji: I believe you now...hurry, Kochou...

(Elsewhere, Ash is literally flying down the street towards the theater...)

Ash: I'm not gonna get there if I just run...I just wish I had wings... (he spots a Pidgeotto helping itself to a piece of meat on the sidewalk, so he quickly jumps aboard, startling the bird-Pokemon at first) Hey, calm down! Can you take me there? (points in the direction of the theater. The Pidgeotto nods and flies off, Ash aboard it. Ash takes this opportunity to spray on some perfume, turning him into Kochou...)

(Back at the theater, Rubina is pacing the floor. The clock reads 6:55)

Rubina: It'll be the Rocket show if Kochou doesn't get here in five minutes...

(a Pidgeotto squawk is heard, followed by frantic footsteps down the rooftop stairwell...)

Akaichou: Here he comes!

(Kochou races into the room to thunderous applause)

Kochou: I made it, guys! (we see the Rockets gritting their teeth at Kochou's appearance. Kochou notices the Pidgeotto he rode on looking up at him through the air vent.) Thanks! (waves as the Pidgeotto flies off)

Rubina: Come on! Showtime, Beautiflies! (she ushers the band into position)

(the crowd murmurs for a moment as the lights dim, then an upbeat melody begins as Kochou appears before the curtain in a spotlight)

Kochou: Frantic rehearsals, opening night,
Strike up the band, bring up the lights! (the curtain opens behind Kochou, revealing the band and some beautifully dressed showgirls clad in red, blue, and yellow)

Kochou and others: A little Broadway magic tonight!

Others: Broadway magic,

Kochou: Finger snappin'... (we see the showgirls snapping their fingers)

Others: Broadway magic,

Kochou: Toe tappin'... (we see various toes tapping in the audience)

Others: Broadway magic!

Kochou: Singers and dancers, steppin' in time,
Music you hum, lyrics that rhyme!

Kochou and others: A little Broadway magic,
Tonight!

Others: Broadway magic,

Kochou: Finger snappin', (we see Delia snapping her fingers)

Others: Broadway magic,

Kochou: Toe tappin', (we see various toes tapping)

Others: Broadway magic,

Kochou: Side slappin', (we see Prof. Oak in the audience laughing at a funny part in the show)

Others: Broadway magic,

Kochou: Hand clappin', (we see Misty clapping to the song)

Others: Broadway magic!

Kochou: Show stoppin' numbers, this could be it, (Kochou joins some showgirls on a stairwell)
Add it all up, you have a hit!

Kochou and others: A little Broadway magic, (Kochou and the showgirls start a chorus line)

Kochou: Nothin' like,

Others: Broadway magic!

Kochou: Bring on the,

Others: Broadway magic,
Tonight!
Broadway magic,

Kochou: Finger snappin', (we see Akaichou and Mizuirochou snapping their fingers)

Others: Broadway magic,

Kochou: Toe tappin', (we see Ierochou's and Aiirochou's toes tapping)

Kochou and others: Broadway magic,
Tonight! (Kochou and the showgirls slide before the audience, to thunderous applause)

(Later, Kochou answers some questions for Gabby, a reporter for KNTO TV)

Gabby: There's been some requests by fans to find out your real name...how do you feel about that?

Kochou: Well, while it is true I use a stage name when in public, which will the fans be more likely to remember when I fade from the scene, my name or my songs?

Gabby: I'd remember your songs, Kochou!

Random fan: I would too!

Random fans(ad lib): Me too, I'd remember your songs!, Your songs rule!, etc. (Kochou and Gabby laugh at the unexpected show of support)

Gabby: At any rate, thank you for your time, Kochou, and good luck with the new album!

Kochou: My pleasure! (waves goodbye as the camera crew packs up. Kochou suddenly notices Misty approaching among the crowd of partygoers) Misty? What brings you here?

(MUSIC-"Kochou and Misty's Theme")

Misty: Surprised?

Kochou: Yeah...you usually don't show up in places like this...

Misty: I just wanted to tell you...that letter that I supposedly wrote, wasn't my doing...it was a Rocket trap to get rid of you so they would literally steal the show.

Kochou: I understand...Niji told me about it after the show ended.

Misty: I also want to say...great job on the show! (reaches to hug Kochou, but they get tangled in each others arms and legs...and their lips lock in an unexpected kiss! Kochou and Misty decide to embrace each other and kiss some more as fireworks light up the sky!)

(an instrumental of "When Tomorrow Comes" plays as the word "Next..." appears on screen)

Ierochou(voiceover): Next time, on "Kochou and the Beautiflies"...

(we see the band in the recording studio)

Ierochou(voiceover): We're almost ready to release our new album, but the Rockets decide to sabotage it while we're taking five! (we see the Rockets recording) Not only do they record a knockoff of one of our songs, they also do a cover of some stupid song Meowth found online. (we see Meowth at a computer) To top it off, their awful version overtakes us on the charts! Can we salvage our album and overtake our rightful spot on the charts? Stay tuned!  

[Karuta64]

(an instrumental of "Only the Beginning" plays as the word "Previously..." appears onscreen)



Niji(voiceover): Previously, on "Kochou and the Beautiflies...."

(we see a scene of Kochou and the showgirls from the last episode)

Niji(voiceover): Our tour takes us back to Celadon City, this time to give our regards to Broadway! (we see Ash and the gang walking on the main drag) So after trying out the new transformation items I got for them, (we see the gang's new transformations and Ash's transformation) we went to see the great director Rubina Hinote. (we see Kochou and the band playing for Rubina and her staff) We soundly beat out the Rockets, and the entire viewing audience of "The Sora Leonknight Show" celebrated with us when Rubina made her choice! (we see Kochou taking to Sora). The Rockets were very jealous that we had been chosen, and tried to lure Kochou away from us so we couldn't play! (we see Ash on the Rooftop Square.) Ash hurried as fast as he could, even hitching a ride on a Pidgeotto! (we see Ash transform into Kochou with his perfume as he rides on a Pidgeotto) Thankfully, he made it to the theater in the nick of time, the show went on...and he shared a kiss with Misty! ( we see scenes of the show, the post-show party, and Kochou and Misty kissing)

Today we're in the recording studio to put the finishing touches on our new album--but those Rockets just HAVE to mess it up!

(upbeat music begins as we see the title)

Me and my friends are Beautiflies!

Kochou: Hey! My name is Kochou!

Exciting adventures, glamour and fame!

Kochou: Now a Beautifly, never the same!

Come on, take flight and fly away now!

Kochou: Hey! My name is Kochou! (Kochou poses with his bandmates, Misty, and Niji before the title, which is lit up like a neon sign)

Episode 17: The Album Switcheroo

(We see Ash and the gang walking on a sidewalk)

Crystal: I'm so excited! Our new album, almost done!

Brock: And our other ones still selling like hotcakes...(we see people in line at the music store's checkout line--each customer has one or both of the band's other albums in their shopping cart. A poster advertising pre-orders for the upcoming album is plastered on the window)

Niji: Well, we just have to record a couple more songs and we're ready...

May: That's great news! I hope the producers will let us use the great song Anabel wrote last night!

Anabel: I just heard the music playing next door, then Brock saying "I'm in the mood for dancing"...and the inspiration came like that! (snaps to illustrate her point)

Whitney: We could use a songwriter like you... (winks at Anabel)

Anabel: So...how do you guys write songs?

(We see a scene of Chibi Brock and Chibi Ash at a table)

Brock(voiceover): Well, after I get some inspiration... (we see a lightbulb appear above Chibi Brock's head) Ash and I talk about it a little bit, (Chibi Ash and Chibi Brock start talking to each other in gibberish) As we talk, we start writing the parts... (Chibi Ash and Chibi Brock continue talking as they write on some music paper) Ash usually writes the lyrics (we see Chibi Ash writing on some paper), and I write the music. (we see Chibi Brock writing on music paper) If neither of us likes what we wrote (Chibi Ash and Chibi Brock wince at what they wrote, wad up their respective papers, and throw them in the trash) we throw them out and start over. (Chibi Ash and Chibi Brock get some fresh paper and write some more) If one person likes it, but the other doesn't, (Chibi Ash points out the part in the music he likes. Chibi Brock just winces.) we revise it until we're both happy. (Chibi Ash and Chibi Brock smile as Chibi Brock writes the last of the music) Then we practice it... (we see Chibi Kochou and Chibi Midorichou practicing) and play it live! (the other band members are inserted in the scene and they start playing the song, with Chibi Kochou singing gibberish as the scene fades)

Anabel: Sounds fun!

Brock: I hope you were paying attention, there's a test at the end. (winks. Everyone laughs as Anabel blushes)

Niji: All right, enough joking! We're almost to the studio, so hurry and transform!

May: Gotcha! (she leads everyone into an alleyway, then she touches her ring, triggering a techno beat.)

(We see May before a background of red Beautifly wings. She holds her ball high and calls "Take flight, Red Wing!", which makes the ball glow with a bright red light. A white belt appears on May, which she sticks the ball into. May is engulfed in a bright red light, leaving her in a red bathing suit-like outfit with a black stripe at the top. May snaps twice, making a red vest appear on her. After grooving to the background music a bit, a matching skirt appears in a flash of red light and Beautifly wings. Finally, some red high heels appear on her feet, an red outline of a Beautifly appears on the back of the vest, her hair turns red, and an electric guitar appears in her hand.)

Akaichou: Haeru wingu, Akaichou yo!

(Brock touches his ring, triggering a techno beat.)

(We see Brock before a background of green Beautifly wings. He holds his ball high and calls "Take flight, Green Wing!", which makes the ball glow with a bright green, which he sticks the into the spot in his belt reserved for a buckle. Brock is engulfed in a bright green light, leaving a glowing green outline of his lower body, while his green shirt remains on his top half. Brock snaps twice, making a light green vest appear on him. After grooving to the background music a bit, some black pants with a dark green stripe appear on his lower half in a flash of green light and Beautifly wings. Finally, some golden shoes studded in emeralds appear on his feet, an darker green outline of a Beautifly appears on the back of the vest, his hair turns black, and a pair of drum sticks appear in his hand.)

Midorichou: Haeru wingu, Midorichou yo!

(Crystal touches her ring, triggering a techno beat.)

(We see Crystal before a background of aqua Beautifly wings. She holds her ball high and calls "Take flight, Aqua Wing!", which makes the ball glow with a bright aqua light. A white belt appears on Crystal, which she sticks the ball into. Crystal is engulfed in a bright aqua light, leaving her in a aqua bathing suit-like outfit with a black stripe at the top. Crystal snaps twice, making an aqua vest appear on her. After grooving to the background music a bit, a matching skirt appears in a flash of aqua light and Beautifly wings. Finally, some silver sandals studded in sapphires appear on her feet, an aqua outline of a Beautifly appears on the back of the vest, her hair is magically braided, and a harmonica appears in her hand.)

Mizuirochou: Haeru wingu, Mizuirochou yo!

(Whitney touches her ring, triggering a techno beat.)

(We see Whitney before a background of yellow Beautifly wings. She holds her ball high and calls "Take flight, Yellow Wing!", which makes the ball glow with a bright yellow light. A white belt appears on Whitney, which she sticks the ball into. Whitney is engulfed in a bright yellow light, leaving her in a yellow bathing suit-like outfit with a black stripe at the top. Whitney snaps twice, making a yellow vest appear on her. After grooving to the background music a bit, a matching skirt appears in a flash of yellow light and Beautifly wings. Finally, some small yellow boots appear on her feet, an yellow outline of a Beautifly appears on the back of the vest, her hair turns yellow and puts itself up in a ponytail, and the entire outfit gains sparkles.)

Ierochou: Haeru wingu, Ierochou yo!

(Anabel touches her ring, triggering a techno beat.)

(We see Anabel before a background of indigo Beautifly wings. She holds her ball high and calls "Take flight, Indigo Wing!", which makes the ball glow with a bright indigo light. A white belt appears on Anabel, which she sticks the ball into. Anabel is engulfed in a bright indigo light, leaving her in a indigo bathing suit-like outfit with a black stripe at the top. Anabel snaps twice, making an indigo vest appear on her. After grooving to the background music a bit, a matching skirt appears in a flash of indigo light and Beautifly wings. Finally, some indigo shoes appear on her feet, an indigo outline of a Beautifly appears on the back of the vest, her hair lengthens, and a bass guitar appears in her hand.)

Aiirochou: Haeru wingu, Aiirochou yo!

Ash(holds his hand in the air, then sings in a noticeably older sounding voice): Ai-yai-yai, I'm your little Beautifly! (Ash's hand begins to glow) Green, black, and blue; make the colors in the sky!

(MUSIC-"Beautifly" (instrumental))

(We see a glowing outline of Ash's body against the background of Beautifly wings. As Ash hangs in this position, his torso begins to glow purple, and a silver and purple shirt appears on him. Next, a checkered jacket appears over that in a flash of purple. Next, we look at Ash's legs as sparkling black pants appear on his legs in a flash of blue, and silver shoes appear on his feet. The view next shifts to Ash's head, where we see his eyes finally open. His normally black hair begins to lengthen and turn silver. A white rose appears in the right pocket of the jacket, which the young man holds in one hand as he poses for the audience.)

(Music cut)

(Kochou is the first to emerge from the alley--he motions for everyone to follow him down the street)

(Later, the band is tuning in the recording studio as the tech crew gets ready to record the next song)

Kochou: Let's record "I'm in the Mood For Dancing", next...

Engineer: All right, Kochou..."I'm in the Mood For Dancing", take one...

(an upbeat techno tune begins)

Kochou: I'm in the mood for dancing, romancing,
Whoa, giving it all, tonight!
I'm in the mood for chancing, I feel like dancing!
Hoo!
Come on and hold me tight!

Dancing! (dancing!)
I'm in the mood, babe!
So let the music play!
Dancing! (dancing!)
I'm in the mood, babe!
So get up and let your body sway!

[dance break-we see the engineers grooving to the song as the band members trade solos]

Kochou: I'm in the mood for dancing, romancing,
You know I should never stop tonight!
I'm in the mood, I'm in the mood, I'm in the mood,

To dance! Get up and dance! Come on and dance!
I'm in the mood to take a chance!
Yeah, let's dance! Come on and dance!
I'm in the mood to take a chance!
Yeah, let's dance! Come on and dance!
Get on your feet! Now make your dance!
Let us dance! Come on and dance!....

(Elsewhere, we see the Rockets scoping out the recording studio. We can still hear Kochou singing in the distance)

Meowth: So Beauty-boy's in da mood for dancin'...how bout dancin' to a few of our hits?

Yami: Meowth! They're still recording in there!

Kage: Yami's right...we can't just barge into a recording session while it's in progress...so let's just wait until Beauty-boy and his band are away... (Meowth slumps against a tree, bored)

(Back in the recording studio, Kochou and the band conclude the song. The engineers applaud.)

Engineer: Another well done song, Kochou...we haven't had to do another take on any of these!

Kochou: What about that one we never finished yesterday?

Engineer: Let's take five for lunch, then record the remaining songs, okay, Kochou? (he loads the tape with the song in question on it inside)

Kochou: Good idea! (he takes his headphones off, sets his guitar aside, and stretches as he follows his bandmades out the door. Once everyone leaves, the room is quiet for a moment...until the Rockets sneak in!)

Yami: So this is where Silverhead and his pals are recording...

(Kage, meanwhile, is poking around in the engineer's room)

Kage: Hey, what's this? (hits "PLAY", making the tape inside play. While there's music on the tape, there's no words--signifying the Beautiflies were planning on adding the words in later) Silverhead forgot to sing on this! There's isn't any words! (Kage's cry sends Yami and Meowth rushing in the room)

Yami: What do you mean, no words? (she listens to the music for a moment, then starts tapping her foot to the beat) I love the piano in this!

Meowth: If dere's no woids on dat song, den why don't we steal da song by singin' our own woids over what Silverhead played?

Yami: Good idea! (she and Meowth race out to some microphones. Kage rewinds the tape and hits "PLAY", then runs out to his own mic)

(music begins)

(There ain't nobody better)

Kage: Comin' down the pipe...

(There ain't nobody better)

Yami: They're all alike...

(There ain't nobody better)

Meowth: Do ya hear me loud and clear?

(There ain't nobody better)

Kage, Yami, and Meowth: Than the ones who're standin' here!

(There ain't nobody better)

Kage: Waitin' round the bend!

(There ain't nobody better)

Yami: I'm the livin' end!

(There ain't nobody better)

Meowth: Am I comin' through to you?

(There ain't nobody better)

Kage, Yami, and Meowth: Than the ones you're talkin' to!

Kage: I'm above the rest!
Baby, I'm the best!

Yami: There ain't never gonna be nobody,
Who's as good for you as me!

(There ain't nobody better)

Kage: Comin' down the pipe,

(There ain't nobody better)

Yami: They're all alike!

(There ain't nobody better)

Meowth: Do ya hear me loud and clear?

(There ain't nobody better)

Kage, Yami, amd Meowth: Than the ones who're standin' here!

(There ain't nobody better)

Kage, Yami, and Meowth: There ain't nobody better!

(There ain't nobody better)

Kage: Can you hear me?

(There ain't nobody better)

Yami: Don't you love what you see?

(There ain't nobody better)

Meowth: I'm da best!

Kage, Yami, and Meowth: There ain't nobody better than,
Nobody better than me! (at this, the tape ends. Kage runs to retrieve it)

Yami: Ow! That was fun, wasn't it, Meowth? (Yami looks over expecting to see Meowth, but he seems to have disappeared from his mike) Uh, Meowth?

(Some typing catches Yami's attention, followed by Meowth laughing to an odd song. Piqued, Yami follows the laughter until she finds Meowth before a computer, laughing profusely at the strangely catchy song.)

Yami: What's that?

Meowth: Dis video...(stifles more laughter) It's da funniest ting I've seen all day! (laughs again. Kage enters the room with the tape, and notes the address bar in the browser)

Kage: MyTube.com?

Yami: You know Meowth likes to surf around on MyTube! This is his latest find...

Kage: Hmm...Why don't we make a cover of that song?

Meowth: It'll be a hit come tomorrow morning!

(We fade to a hotel room the next morning. Kochou is on the phone with Dawn, the band's agent, while the others get ready for the day.)

Kochou: WHAT??? Our tape for "There's a Melody Playin'" was stolen?

Dawn: Sadly yes, Kochou babe...not only did they record over your music, they also added an awful remix of the Numa Numa song to it!

Kochou: Numa Numa? What's that?

Dawn: It's the one that starts Mai-ya-hi, mai-ya-hoo, mai-ya-hoh, mai-ya-ha-ha!

Midorichou: Oh, it's that stupid song that's all over MyTube right now!

Dawn: Stupid or not, it's knocked you guys off the number one spot and is on every station! (Kochou hears a car pass by, with the Rockets singing 'Vase a blesh da numa numa yay, numa numa yay, numa numa numa yay...' on its radio) And when I say every station, I MEAN every station! (Kochou hears another car pass by, with Yami singing Mai-ya-hi, mai-ya-hoo... over the radio.

Kochou: I know we're better than some stupid song on an online video site!

Dawn: So, your mission, Beautiflies, should you choose to accept it: Find your stolen tape, wipe it clean, and record the song that's meant to be on there!

Kochou: I'll do it, Dawn!

Dawn: Okay, babe...I'll call if I have any more clues to help you. (Kochou hangs up the phone and sighs)

Akaichou: Okay, so who remembers where the tape was last?

Mizuirochou: I think the Rockets snuck in while we were on our lunch break...

Aiirochou: Found the tape...

Ierochou: Recorded their dumb song on there....

Midorichou: Then they found a computer and logged into MyTube...

Misty: Found a video of the Numa Numa song and recorded their own cover...

Kochou: ...And they apparently still have the tape!

Niji: We won't find it if we just talk about it here....

Misty: Let's go look around...it's bound to turn up somewhere if we look hard enough! Lets go! (she leads everyone out the door)

(We see scenes of the gang looking in various shops, in trash bins, even in abandoned houses!)

(Hours later, the gang meets back in front of the recording studio)

Akaichou: I checked all the shops... (we see Aiirochou and Akaichou checking various shops)

Midorichou: I looked in houses... (we see Midorichou being chased by Growlithes)

Aiirochou: Where is it? (suddenly, something shiny in a trash bin catches her attention. After some digging, closer examination reveals it to be the tape!) Well, looky here!

Misty: The tape!

Kochou: Misty, can I borrow your cellphone for a sec? (Misty offers her phone to Kochou, who frantically dials Dawn's number) Dawn! It's Kochou!

Dawn: Judging from how excited you are, you've gotta have some big news....

Kochou: I do! We found the tape!

Dawn: Atta boy! I toldja you'd find it if you looked hard enough, babe!

Kochou: We're gonna put the song that was gonna be on there, right away!

Dawn: Good luck, Kochou! (Kochou hangs up, returns the phone to Misty, and leads the band inside the studio)

(Inside the studio, Kochou snaps to count the band off...)

(music begins)

Others: There's a melody playin',

Kochou: On the radio,

Others: There's a melody playin',

Kochou: Soft and sweet and low,

Others: There's a melody playin',

Kochou: I don't know what to do,

Kochou and others: There's a melody playin',
And it makes me think of you!

Others: There's a melody playin',

Kochou: And I sing along,

Others: There's a melody playin',

Kochou: And it's goin' strong,

Others: There's a melody playin',

Kochou: I'll leave the world behind,

Kochou and others: There's a melody playin',
And I've got you on my mind!

Kochou: Every time you're near,
There's a melody playin' gently in my ear....
There's music in the skies above,
And they tell me I'm in love...
Tell me I'm love!

Others: There's a melody playin',

Kochou: On the radio,

Others: There's a melody playin',

Kochou: Soft and sweet and low,

Others: There's a melody playin',

Kochou: I don't know what to do,

Kochou and others: There's a melody playin',
And it makes me think of you!

Others: There's a melody playin',

Kochou: In the skies above,

Others: There's a melody playin',

Kochou: I'm in love!

Others: There's a melody playin',

Kochou: I'm in love!

Others: There's a melody playin',

Kochou: I'm in love! (everyone cheers as Kochou sings the last note)

(an instrumental of "When Tomorrow Comes" plays as the word "Next..." appears onscreen)

Aiirochou(voiceover): Next time, on "Kochou and the Beautiflies"...

(We see the gang on the beach)

Aiirochou(voiceover): We're off to the sunny islands of Hawaii for a little surf, (we see Pikachu surfing) sun, (we see Akaichou lying in the sun), and fun! (we see the gang playing volleyball) But, there's trouble in paradise when the Rockets kidnap Mizuirochou and threaten to throw her into a volcano! (we see the Rockets leading a bound and gagged Mizuirochou up to a volcano) Thankfully, one of the local hula girls volunteers to help us find her! (we see a hula girl leading the gang up to the volcano) Can we save Mizuirochou? Stay tuned and see!  

[Karuta64]

(an instrumental of "Only the Beginning" plays as the word "Previously..." appears onscreen)



Niji(voiceover): Previously, on "Kochou and the Beautiflies..."

(we see Kochou and the band in the recording studio)

Niji(voiceover): Just when you think our new album's set for release, those Rockets have to come spoil it! (we see the Rockets performing). As if recording over our music wasn't enough, then they have to make a dumb cover of an even dumber song they found online! (we see the Rockets laughing over something on a computer) It was enough to knock us off the charts for a day, and when Dawn, our agent, told us what happened (we see Kari taking to the gang), we searched high and low until we found the tape! (we see Kochou triumphantly holding the tape) We erased what the Rockets put on there and put the last song of the album on it, completing it! (we see the gang performing again)

All that recording's hard work..I'm ready for a vacation in Hawaii, if you ask me!

(upbeat music begins as we see the title)

Me and my friends are Beautiflies!

Kochou: Hey! My name is Kochou!

Exciting adventures, glamour and fame!

Kochou: Now a Beautifly, never the same!

Come on, take flight and fly away now!

Kochou: Hey! My name is Kochou! (Kochou poses with his bandmates, Misty, and Niji before the title, which is lit up like a neon sign)

Episode 18: Aloha, Beautiflies!

(We see the shot of a boat on the sea, where the passengers are relaxing on the deck, watching the various Wingulls flying overhead. Inside, we look in on one particular cabin, where we see the gang getting comfortable for the journey ahead)

Anabel: It sure was nice of Dawn to send us to Hawaii for two weeks! (she finishes organizing her bags and relaxes on a bed)

May: All expenses paid, too!

Niji: She felt that you guys needed a break after all the touring and recording you've been doing lately...so this vacation is her gift to you.

Brock: Tell her we said 'Thank you!' (steps behind a screen for a moment, then emerges in a flowery Hawaiian shirt and shorts.)

Ash: How bout you, Pikachu? You ready to impress the hula girls with your surfing?

Pikachu: Pika! (he hops on a bed and poses on it like a surfboard. May giggles in the background as Whitney attempts a hula dance)

Niji: I have an idea...

Everyone else: What?

Niji: Why don't you guys write a song about this vacation?

Crystal: Yeah! We can sing it for Dawn when we get home!

May: Good idea! (she touches her ring, triggering a techno beat)

(We see May before a background of red Beautifly wings. She holds her ball high and calls "Take flight, Red Wing!", which makes the ball glow with a bright red light. A white belt appears on May, which she sticks the ball into. May is engulfed in a bright red light, leaving her in a red bathing suit-like outfit with a black stripe at the top. May snaps twice, making a red vest appear on her. After grooving to the background music a bit, a matching skirt appears in a flash of red light and Beautifly wings. Finally, some red high heels appear on her feet, an red outline of a Beautifly appears on the back of the vest, her hair turns red, and an electric guitar appears in her hand.)

Akaichou: Haeru wingu, Akaichou yo!

(Brock touches his ring, triggering a techno beat.)

(We see Brock before a background of green Beautifly wings. He holds his ball high and calls "Take flight, Green Wing!", which makes the ball glow with a bright green, which he sticks the into the spot in his belt reserved for a buckle. Brock is engulfed in a bright green light, leaving a glowing green outline of his lower body, while his green shirt remains on his top half. Brock snaps twice, making a light green vest appear on him. After grooving to the background music a bit, some black pants with a dark green stripe appear on his lower half in a flash of green light and Beautifly wings. Finally, some golden shoes studded in emeralds appear on his feet, an darker green outline of a Beautifly appears on the back of the vest, his hair turns black, and a pair of drum sticks appear in his hand.)

Midorichou: Haeru wingu, Midorichou yo!

(Crystal touches her ring, triggering a techno beat.)

(We see Crystal before a background of aqua Beautifly wings. She holds her ball high and calls "Take flight, Aqua Wing!", which makes the ball glow with a bright aqua light. A white belt appears on Crystal, which she sticks the ball into. Crystal is engulfed in a bright aqua light, leaving her in a aqua bathing suit-like outfit with a black stripe at the top. Crystal snaps twice, making an aqua vest appear on her. After grooving to the background music a bit, a matching skirt appears in a flash of aqua light and Beautifly wings. Finally, some silver sandals studded in sapphires appear on her feet, an aqua outline of a Beautifly appears on the back of the vest, her hair is magically braided, and a harmonica appears in her hand.)

Mizuirochou: Haeru wingu, Mizuirochou yo!

(Whitney touches her ring, triggering a techno beat.)

(We see Whitney before a background of yellow Beautifly wings. She holds her ball high and calls "Take flight, Yellow Wing!", which makes the ball glow with a bright yellow light. A white belt appears on Whitney, which she sticks the ball into. Whitney is engulfed in a bright yellow light, leaving her in a yellow bathing suit-like outfit with a black stripe at the top. Whitney snaps twice, making a yellow vest appear on her. After grooving to the background music a bit, a matching skirt appears in a flash of yellow light and Beautifly wings. Finally, some small yellow boots appear on her feet, an yellow outline of a Beautifly appears on the back of the vest, her hair turns yellow and puts itself up in a ponytail, and the entire outfit gains sparkles.)

Ierochou: Haeru wingu, Ierochou yo!

(Anabel touches her ring, triggering a techno beat.)

(We see Anabel before a background of indigo Beautifly wings. She holds her ball high and calls "Take flight, Indigo Wing!", which makes the ball glow with a bright indigo light. A white belt appears on Anabel, which she sticks the ball into. Anabel is engulfed in a bright indigo light, leaving her in a indigo bathing suit-like outfit with a black stripe at the top. Anabel snaps twice, making an indigo vest appear on her. After grooving to the background music a bit, a matching skirt appears in a flash of indigo light and Beautifly wings. Finally, some indigo shoes appear on her feet, an indigo outline of a Beautifly appears on the back of the vest, her hair lengthens, and a bass guitar appears in her hand.)

Aiirochou: Haeru wingu, Aiirochou yo!

Ash(holds his hand in the air, then sings in a noticeably older sounding voice): Ai-yai-yai, I'm your little Beautifly! (Ash's hand begins to glow) Green, black, and blue; make the colors in the sky!

(MUSIC-"Beautifly" (instrumental))

(We see a glowing outline of Ash's body against the background of Beautifly wings. As Ash hangs in this position, his torso begins to glow purple, and a silver and purple shirt appears on him. Next, a checkered jacket appears over that in a flash of purple. Next, we look at Ash's legs as sparkling black pants appear on his legs in a flash of blue, and silver shoes appear on his feet. The view next shifts to Ash's head, where we see his eyes finally open. His normally black hair begins to lengthen and turn silver. A white rose appears in the right pocket of the jacket, which the young man holds in one hand as he poses for the audience.)

(Music cut)

(We rejoin the band with their instruments on one of the stages)

Kochou and others: V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N!
In the summer sun! (music begins)

Kochou: Put away the books!
We're out of school! (we see the gang putting away textbooks and leaving a classroom)
The weather's warm, but we play it cool!
We're on vacation,
Having lots of fun!

Kochou and others: V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N!
In the summer sun!

Kochou: We're gonna grab a bite at the pizza stand... (we see Kochou and the gang in line at a pizza stand)
Write love letters in the sand... (we see Kochou writing "KOCHOU+MISTY" in the sand as Misty watches)
We're on vacation,
And the world is ours!

Kochou and others: V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N!
On the summer skies!

Kochou: Well, we'll hop in our jalopy to a drive in movie, (we see the gang pulling into a drive in theater aboard a Jeep)
And never look at the show! (we see Kochou and the gang doing various activities other than watching the movie)
We're gonna hug and kiss, (we see Kochou hugging Misty)
Just like this, (Misty kisses Kochou back)
And I can't wait to go!

We're gonna mash potato to a jukebox tune... (we see Kochou and the gang dancing to the music on a jukebox)
Park the car neath the August moon... (we see the gang in the Jeep from earlier looking out at the city lights underneath a full moon)
We're on vacation,
Till the start of the fall!

Kochou and others: V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N!
We're gonna have a ball!

Kochou: Go! (a crowd cheers as Mizuirochou breaks off to solo; the music fades out as we see the ship arriving at a port, where some hula girls are waiting...Kochou is especially enamored by a brown haired hula girl dancing with a pair of Ludicolos)

Akaichou: She's beautiful... (toys with her lei)

Kochou: I know... (Finally, the girl concludes her dance, prompting applause from an audience. She recalls the Ludicolos and approaches Kochou)

Girl: Aloha, Kochou...and welcome to our beautiful island paradise...my name is Floriea.

Kochou: The pleasure's all mine.

Floriea: Come with me, and I'll show you to your room. (the gang follows Floriea down a stretch of beach and into a hotel overlooking the port, the town, and some jungle, where a room marked "RESERVED" awaits. Everyone begins to unpack and get comfortable.)

Aiirochou: Wow...

Midorichou: Check out the view! (admires a volcano off in the distance)

Floriea: I'm glad you like it...

Ierochou: The volcano must protect the island, right?

Floriea: Yes...in ancient times, it was believed that it was the source of all life on the island...so when it woke, the native peoples would sacrifice one of pure heart inside the volcano so the fire god would be appeased. If the fire god was not appeased or the sacrifice was not acceptable, he would make the volcano erupt...

Mizuirochou: ::gulp::

Floriea: Thankfully, that practice fell by the wayside as time went on, but there are still some islanders today that believe in the legend of the volcano.

Kochou: Interesting...

Floriea: Could please introduce me to your entourage, Kochou?

Kochou: Okay...(he gestures to Akaichou) This is Akaichou on rhythm guitar and backup vocals...(Akaichou waves) Midorichou, on drums and backup vocals... (Midorichou waves)...Mizuirochou, on wind instruments and backup vocals...(Mizuirochou waves) Ierochou, on keyboards and backup vocals... (Ierochou waves), and Aiirochou, on bass and backup vocals. (Aiirochou waves as she relaxes on a bed). There's also our publicist, Misty; but I think she's still taking care of things up front...

Floriea: A pleasure to finally meet you in person after hearing you on the radio for a while...

Kochou: Oh?

Floriea: Yes, your song "Vacation" is a top hit here and the neighboring islands...

Kochou: Really...we were just practicing that on the way here! (everyone laughs as Floriea turns to go)

Floriea: I'll leave you guys to get comforable... (she disappears down the hall. Misty arrives a few minutes later; with Niji and Pikachu in tow.)

Kochou: Hi, Pikachu... (he invites Pikachu into the bed with him as he stretches out...)

Misty: Did you guys hear about the surfing contest tomorrow?

Akaichou: What about it? (Pikachu perks up at the mention of surfing)

Misty: Take a look... (she shows the poster to the gang)

Midorichou: Top prize is...10,000 credits???

Aiirochou: Hang ten, Beautiflies! (she poses on the bed like it was a surfboard)

Kochou: How bout it, Pikachu...wanna wow the islanders with your surfing skills tomorrow?

Pikachu; Pika!

Niji: Well, let's get some sleep so we'll be ready to hit the beach in the morning...(everyone yawns and climbs into bed.)

Kochou: Night, guys... (he turns his light off, making the screen turn black for a few seconds)

(the scene fades to show the sun shining down on the beach, where a crowd has gathered to watch the surfing contest. Suddenly, a electric guitar riff plays, and we see the band performing on the beach as they watch people surf.)

Kochou: If everybody had an ocean,
Across the USA...
Then everybody'd be surfing...
Like California...
You'd see'em wearing their baggies,
Hurachi sandals too,
A bushy bushy blond hairdo,
Surfin' USA!

You'll see'em surfing at Del Mar, (Inside, outside, USA!)
Ventura County line, (Inside, outside, USA!)
Santa Cruz and Tressels, (Inside, outside, USA!)
Australia's Narabine, (Inside, outside, USA!)
All over Manhattan, (Inside, outside, USA!)
And down Doheny way... (Inside, outside, USA!)

Other Beautiflies: Everybody's gone surfing!

Kochou: Surfin' USA!

We'll all be planning out a route,
We're gonna take real soon!
We're waxing down our surfboards, (we see Pikachu doing just that)
We can't wait for June!
We'll all be gone for the summer,
We're on safari to stay!
Tell the teacher we're surfing!
Surfin' USA!

At Haggerty's and Swami's, (Inside, outside, USA!)
Pacific Palisade, (Inside, outside, USA!)
San Onofre and Sunset, (Inside, outside, USA!)
Redondo Beach, LA, (Inside, outside, USA!)
All over La Jolla, (Inside, outside, USA!)
At Waiamea Bay... (Inside, outside, USA!)

Other Beautiflies: Everybody's gone surfing!

Kochou: Surfin' USA! (Ierochou breaks off to solo as we continue to see people surfing. Suddenly, Pikachu decides he wants in on the surfing, and darts towards the water as "Surfin' USA" fades out)

Aiirochou: Look! (the other beachgoers watch as a giant wave rises from the water, with Pikachu (seen as a tiny speck from their perspective) aboard it!)

Kochou: Wipeout!

(This spurs Midorichou to start the famed "Wipeout" riff, and the rest of the band joins in. We switch between scenes of the band playing the song and Pikachu surfing. When Pikachu comes in after riding the wave all the way in, Kochou sets his guitar aside and gives Pikachu a hug.)

Random girl: Your Pikachu's amazing, Kochou!

Random surfer: Cool Pikachu, dude! (some beachgoers crowd around Pikachu as the band starts another song)

(Elsewhere, on another part of the beach, we see that the Rockets have decided to vacation on the island as well. Kage, clad in a R-print Hawaiian shirt and shorts, relaxes in a beach chair. Yami, clad in a black bikini, lies on a beach towel, attempting to tan. Meowth, meanwhile, is romping around the beach, looking for seashells)

(we hear a Hawaiian guitar riff)

Kage, Yami, and Meowth(to the camera): Aloha!

(music picks up)

Kage: We're Rockets in Hawaii,
Singin' a Hawaiian song... (we see Kage strumming on a ukulele)

Yami: We're Rockets in Hawaii,
We wear a sarong
But it looks so wrong! (Yami models one of the aforementioned sarongs as Kage and Meowth laugh hysterically)

Meowth: We're Rockets in Hawaii,
Seein' da Hawaiian sights... (we see Meowth looking through binoculars at the volcano)

Kage, Yami, and Meowth: We're Rockets in Hawaii!

Yami: We spend all our nights
Scratching insect bites... (we see the Rockets scratching roughly 50 red spots between them)

Kage: We've been to the beach and returned, (We see Kage surfing)
And, oh, did we get burned, (ouch!) (we see the Rockets slathering aloe vera on their red bodies)

Yami: We bask in the tropical breezes, (we see the gang relaxing on the beach again)
We got seven tropical diseases... ( (achoo! cough! Cough!) (we see Kage, Yami, and Meowth sneezing and coughing)

Kage, Yami, and Meowth: We're Rockets in Hawaii,
Sleepin' in Hawaiian huts, (we see three tiki huts on the beach)
We're Rockets in Hawaii,
Turning into Hawaiian nuts... (we see three pistachios with Kage's, Yami's, and Meowth's faces. Pistachio Meowth even has ears!)
We're Rockets in Hawaii,
We're Rockets in Hawaii,
We're Rockets, Rockets in Hawaii! (we see Kage, Yami, and Meowth before some tikis shaped like Rs for a few moments before we return to them on the beach)

Meowth: Ah, vacation...dis is da life...(he romps to Yami and snuggles in her lap)

Yami: Yeah...check out that volcano there...(points out the volcano in the distance)

Kage: It says here...(he points out a paragraph in his guidebook) that according to legend, the natives sacrificed a girl of pure heart every year to appease the volcano god and get him to grant them luck!

Meowth: One problem: where are we gonna find a goil to throw in da volcano?

Kage: Easy...we sacrifice one of the pretty girls of Beauty-boy's! (he gets up from his chair) I can see them camping on the beach over there! (he points out a ring of tents on the beach)

Yami: Rockets in Hawaii, huddle! (the Rockets huddle together)

(Elsewhere, Floriea tends to Kochou in his tent before he retires for the night)

Floriea: You know, Kochou...the Peraps on the island are said to know all that happens on the island, and if one appears to you, it usually has a message for you.

Kochou: Interesting...(he yawns)

Floriea: There now...let the island breeze help you sleep...you've got a concert in the morning. (She departs as Kochou does off)

(Several hours later, Niji is awakened by some squawking outside the tent)

Niji: What in the world? That sounds like squawking!

Kochou: I'll see what it is... (he opens his tent and a Perap flutters in)

Niji: A Perap?

Kochou: Floriea says that Peraps know everything that happens on the island, and if you see one, it has a message for you. (to the Perap) What brings you here this late?

Perap: Mizuirochou captured! (squawk) Rockets captured Mizuirochou! (squawk)

(Kochou and Niji gasp)

Niji: The Rockets kidnapped Mizuirochou? Where are they holding her?

Perap: Rockets taking Mizuirochou to volcano! (squawk) Want to burn her alive! (squawk) Will only let her live if they get money! (squawk) Kochou and other Beautiflies must save her! (squawk)

Kochou: Niji...get everyone and Floriea here...we have to save Mizuirochou! (Niji nods and flies away)

(We join Kochou, Floriea, and the gang on the beach.)

Midorichou: No way! Mizuirochou kidnapped!

Niji: Yes, and we don't have much time to spare, so we need to think of a plan quickly!

Akaichou: I have an idea...if Midorichou were to de-transform into Brock and sing his Paradaisu song...

Ierochou: As annoying as that song is, if it'll save Mizuirochou, I'd do it!

Midorichou: Fly away... (Midorichou glows green for a moment before we see Brock in his place)

Brock: So one performance of my special song to distract the Rockets, you say? (everyone huddles together to discuss the plan)

(We fade to a scene of Floriea leading the gang through the jungle foilage and up to the path leading to the volcano. Before long, they see the Rockets starting up the volcano with Mizuirochou. They're not making much progress because Mizuirochou is struggling and fighting them.)

Kage: Come on, step lively!

Mizuirochou: I think you'll be the ones stepping lively! (stomps on Kage's foot, making him hop around in pain)

Yami: Are you going to cooperate or not? (struggles with Mizuirochou for a moment)

Kochou: Brock, now... (Brock, now in Paradaisu attire, quickly moves into position as the Rockets struggle to subdue Mizuirochou)

(Suddenly, a samba beat gets the Rockets attention...they turn to see Brock dancing on top of a rock.)

Brock: La la la, la-la-la, it is so wonderful! La-la-la la la la, letters of love and joy... (As Brock is performing, Mizuirochou undoes her bindings and flees back to the brush where Kochou and the others are hiding.)

Kochou: You okay?

Mizuirochou: Yeah...dragging me up the volcano hurt! (points out some marks on her hands)

Akaichou: Let's get back to camp... (Brock runs to rejoin the group as the Rockets continue to groove to "Paradaisu", unaware their captive has escaped.)

(Back at the beach, Floriea tends to Mizuirochou's wounds. Kochou and the others watch attentively.)

Kochou: Floriea...

Floriea: Hm?

Kochou: Thank you for helping us find Mizuirochou...

Floriea: My pleasure.

Kochou: As a reward...we want you to sing with us during our concert in the morning.

Floriea: Really? I've never sang with a band before...(continues working as we look out at the moon, which turns to a sunny day. We see that a crowd has gathered around a stage as Midorichou starts a relaxed beat. Floriea is at the main microphone, with Kochou by her side.)

Floriea: Started as boys and girls,
We spoke and then we knew, something very new!
Sodas to trpical juice, I knew it was true!
Tonight the perfect moon, will shine on!

Other Beautiflies: Summer love, ala!

Floriea: I can feel my heart beating!

Other Beautiflies: Summer love, ala!

Floriea: The temperature is a-risin!

Other Beautiflies: Summer love, alala!

Floriea: Tell me what we are feeling,

Other Beautiflies: Summer love, ala!

Floriea and others: I know I'm in love with you, boy!

Kochou: When I'm in the air, jump,
No need to fear jump,
Jump into this love,
No need to stop now!

Feel the carnival!
Join the festival!
Stomp and stomp your feet
To the rhythm, now!

Other Beautiflies: Summer love, ala!

Floriea: Can you feel my heart beating?

Other Beautiflies: Summer love, ala!

Floriea: Rhythm is high repeating!

Other Beautiflies: Summer love, alala!

Floriea: Tell me your love is reaching!

Other Beautiflies: Summer love, ala!

Floriea and others: I know I'm in love with you, boy! (applause)

(An instrumental of "When Tomorrow Comes" plays as the word "Next..." appears onscreen)

Kochou(voiceover): Next time, on "Kochou and the Beautiflies"...

(we see the Mirage Kingdom)

Kochou(voiceover): We return to the Mirage Kingdom for a gig, and Queen Sarah will name her successor to the throne! (we see Queen Sarah and Misty hugging Togetic) Only problem is, one of the other princesses is jealous, and Ierochou looks exactly like the queen's choice! No wonder everyone thinks she's the princess! (we see Ierochou as a princess) Can we find the real princess and solve this mystery? Stay tuned!  

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(an instrumental of "Only the Beginning" plays as the word "Previously..." appears onscreen)



Niji(voiceover): Previously, on "Kochou and the Beautiflies"...

(We see a shot of the band playing on a beach)

Niji(voiceover): After all that hard work recording our latest album, Dawn, our agent, sent us on an all expenses paid vacation to Hawaii! (we see the band on the beach again, as well as Pikachu surfing) But before you could say "aloha", there was trouble in paradise. (we see a scene from the Rockets' song) The Rockets, taking advantage of some island folklore, kidnapped Mizuirochou and almost threw her inside the volcano! (we see Mizuirochou fighting the Rockets on the way up the volcano) Midorichou detransformed long enough to distract the Rockets and rescue Mizuirochou! (we see Brock singing "Takeshi no Paradaisu" on top of some hardened lava)

Today though, we're off to the Mirage Kingdom, and the rumor is Queen Sarah will name the heir to her throne this evening!

(upbeat music begins as we see the title)

Me and my friends are Beautiflies!

Kochou: Hey! My name is Kochou!

Exciting adventures, glamour and fame!

Kochou: Now a Beautifly, never the same!

Come on, take flight and fly away now!

Kochou: Hey! My name is Kochou! (Kochou poses with his bandmates, Misty, and Niji before the title, which is lit up like a neon sign)

Episode 19: The Princess and the Beautifly

(we see the gang climbing up a cliff face that overlooks a foggy chasm. Once at the top, they stare out at the miles of fog.)

Whitney: You SURE this is the right place, Ash?

Ash: Sure I'm sure...this is the place where the Mirage Kingdom is...

Anabel: Here? If we took one step, we'd fall to our demise in the fog!

Brock: It's called the Mirage Kingdom for a reason--at first glance, you don't believe it's there because it's covered by the fog.

Anabel: I see...

May: It's also where Togepis live!

Crystal: If I can get a Togepi as a souvenir... (she darts toward the cliff face)

Ash: CRYSTAL!!!!

(Amazingly enough, Crystal doesn't fall when she steps into the fog...she appears to be standing on solid ground!)

Crystal: Come on, it's safe!

(One by one, everyone steps into the fog....once everyone has joined Crystal, the fog clears away, revealing a whole series of villages, towns, and a magnificent looking castle, as well as the bridge the gang is standing on.)

Anabel: Wow...

Whitney: It's beautiful!

Misty: It's been five years since I was here...I find it hard to believe that Sarah is now the queen rather than a princess! (she starts off into the fog) Niji and I will wait for you in the square. (With that, Misty and Niji disappear into the town before everyone else)

May: Let's hurry and transform before go any further. (she touches her ring, triggering a techno beat)

(We see May before a background of red Beautifly wings. She holds her ball high and calls "Take flight, Red Wing!", which makes the ball glow with a bright red light. A white belt appears on May, which she sticks the ball into. May is engulfed in a bright red light, leaving her in a red bathing suit-like outfit with a black stripe at the top. May snaps twice, making a red vest appear on her. After grooving to the background music a bit, a matching skirt appears in a flash of red light and Beautifly wings. Finally, some red high heels appear on her feet, an red outline of a Beautifly appears on the back of the vest, her hair turns red, and an electric guitar appears in her hand.)

Akaichou: Haeru wingu, Akaichou yo!

(Brock touches his ring, triggering a techno beat.)

(We see Brock before a background of green Beautifly wings. He holds his ball high and calls "Take flight, Green Wing!", which makes the ball glow with a bright green, which he sticks the into the spot in his belt reserved for a buckle. Brock is engulfed in a bright green light, leaving a glowing green outline of his lower body, while his green shirt remains on his top half. Brock snaps twice, making a light green vest appear on him. After grooving to the background music a bit, some black pants with a dark green stripe appear on his lower half in a flash of green light and Beautifly wings. Finally, some golden shoes studded in emeralds appear on his feet, an darker green outline of a Beautifly appears on the back of the vest, his hair turns black, and a pair of drum sticks appear in his hand.)

Midorichou: Haeru wingu, Midorichou yo!

(Crystal touches her ring, triggering a techno beat.)

(We see Crystal before a background of aqua Beautifly wings. She holds her ball high and calls "Take flight, Aqua Wing!", which makes the ball glow with a bright aqua light. A white belt appears on Crystal, which she sticks the ball into. Crystal is engulfed in a bright aqua light, leaving her in a aqua bathing suit-like outfit with a black stripe at the top. Crystal snaps twice, making an aqua vest appear on her. After grooving to the background music a bit, a matching skirt appears in a flash of aqua light and Beautifly wings. Finally, some silver sandals studded in sapphires appear on her feet, an aqua outline of a Beautifly appears on the back of the vest, her hair is magically braided, and a harmonica appears in her hand.)

Mizuirochou: Haeru wingu, Mizuirochou yo!

(Whitney touches her ring, triggering a techno beat.)

(We see Whitney before a background of yellow Beautifly wings. She holds her ball high and calls "Take flight, Yellow Wing!", which makes the ball glow with a bright yellow light. A white belt appears on Whitney, which she sticks the ball into. Whitney is engulfed in a bright yellow light, leaving her in a yellow bathing suit-like outfit with a black stripe at the top. Whitney snaps twice, making a yellow vest appear on her. After grooving to the background music a bit, a matching skirt appears in a flash of yellow light and Beautifly wings. Finally, some small yellow boots appear on her feet, an yellow outline of a Beautifly appears on the back of the vest, her hair turns yellow and puts itself up in a ponytail, and the entire outfit gains sparkles.)

Ierochou: Haeru wingu, Ierochou yo!

(Anabel touches her ring, triggering a techno beat.)

(We see Anabel before a background of indigo Beautifly wings. She holds her ball high and calls "Take flight, Indigo Wing!", which makes the ball glow with a bright indigo light. A white belt appears on Anabel, which she sticks the ball into. Anabel is engulfed in a bright indigo light, leaving her in a indigo bathing suit-like outfit with a black stripe at the top. Anabel snaps twice, making an indigo vest appear on her. After grooving to the background music a bit, a matching skirt appears in a flash of indigo light and Beautifly wings. Finally, some indigo shoes appear on her feet, an indigo outline of a Beautifly appears on the back of the vest, her hair lengthens, and a bass guitar appears in her hand.)

Aiirochou: Haeru wingu, Aiirochou yo!

Ash(holds his hand in the air, then sings in a noticeably older sounding voice): Ai-yai-yai, I'm your little Beautifly! (Ash's hand begins to glow) Green, black, and blue; make the colors in the sky!

(MUSIC-"Beautifly" (instrumental))

(We see a glowing outline of Ash's body against the background of Beautifly wings. As Ash hangs in this position, his torso begins to glow purple, and a silver and purple shirt appears on him. Next, a checkered jacket appears over that in a flash of purple. Next, we look at Ash's legs as sparkling black pants appear on his legs in a flash of blue, and silver shoes appear on his feet. The view next shifts to Ash's head, where we see his eyes finally open. His normally black hair begins to lengthen and turn silver. A white rose appears in the right pocket of the jacket, which the young man holds in one hand as he poses for the audience.)

(Music cut)

(Kochou motions for everyone to follow him into the town, where he sees Misty sitting and wiping some tears on the edge of a fountain. Niji is nearby, trying to console her)

Kochou: Something wrong?

(Misty pauses to compose herself)

Misty: Just being here...reminds me of--(she chokes up again) Togetic...

Niji: She misses her Togetic... (conjures a hanky for Misty to dry her eyes with)

Midorichou: I don't blame her for crying, she raised the little guy ever since it hatched into a Togepi...

Kochou: Ash once told me that she argued with him over who would take care of him!

Misty(as music begins): I really, really, hope he'll be back again...he was one of my very best friends...

(the scene fades to show Misty and the band nearby the fountain, ready to play)

Misty: I, I, don't wanna say goodbye,
To my little friend, he's a birdie in the sky...
He, he, is my only friend,
I just wanna have him back again!

He is a bird, a small small one, with wings...
And he can fly so high!
He is my friend, my best best friend
And I...I love him oh so much!

I, I, don't wanna say goodbye,
To my little friend, he's a birdie in the sky...
He, he, is my only friend,
I just wanna have him back again!

(Misty holds her mike close and looks to the sky as Kochou breaks off to solo...her mood brightens when she sees a Togetic flying down into her arms)

Misty: Togetic, is it really you?
I can't believe my eyes!

Now, now I don't need to say goodbye,
Cause my little friend the bird, he has come in from the sky!
He, he, is my only friend,
I just wanna cry cause I'm so happy again!

And I, I wanna spread my wings and fly!
Fly into the sky, away, just you and I!
You, you, are my only friend,
I am just so happy that you're back here again!

Togetic: I missed you too, Misty...I never dreamed you'd come back!

Misty: Has the queen taken good care of you, and named you a good name?

Togetic: Yes, one of her first acts as queen was to give me a proper name, like all Togetics do when they evolve...

Misty: What name did she give you?

Togetic: Look on the pendant around my neck, Her Highness inscribed my name there...

(Misty examines the emerald around her Togetic's neck)

Misty: Sachi...the Mew word for happiness--it suits you well.

Sachi: Thanks, Misty...could you and your band mind coming with me to the castle? Her Majesty wishes to see you.

Misty: Of course! (she leads the band after Sachi, who flies off towards the castle)

(Elsewhere, inside the castle, Misty and the gang bow respectfully as a brown haired girl clad in a mint green gown is escorted to a golden throne. Once the girl is comfortable, three other girls, one with deep blue hair wearing a matching gown, the second with purple hair tied back in a pony tail and wearing a gown to match, and the third with yellow hair styled in a manner very similar to Ierochou, wearing a gown to match.)

Sachi: I present Misty of Cerulean, Your Highness.

Sarah: Welcome back, Misty...we never forget the good deed you did for us by saving us from the Rockets.

Misty: The pleasure's all mine.

Sarah: First, let me introduce you to my three children...Lina, the eldest... (the yellow haired girl waves), Karen, the middle sister... (the purple haired girl shyly eyes Kochou), and Noel, the youngest. (the dark blue haired girl smiles)

Sachi: According to tradition, tonight is the night when Queen Sarah will publicly name her successor for that time when she is too old to rule.

Sarah: Although that time still is far away, naming the heir now assures the people that our family line will continue even when I pass on...it is tradition to name the child that is most fit to rule, rather than the eldest child.

Misty: I see...if it pleases Your Majesty, may I introduce the band I have brought here for the festivities?

Sarah: Of course you may.

Misty: I give you the hottest rock band that's taking the world by storm...Kochou and the Beautiflies!

(cheers as spotlights appear on Kochou and the band, who are ready to play. Lina and Karen applaud, but Noel isn't amused by the fact a rock band is present in the palace. She starts to say something, but Sarah motions for her to be quiet)

Misty: I'll just go around and introduce everyone...Akaichou, on rhythm guitar... (Akaichou smiles as a spotlight appears on her) Midorichou, on drums... (applause as Midorichou appears in a spotlight) Mizuirochou, on wind instruments... (Mizuirochou waves, then sets her harmonica aside and reaches for a microphone) Ierochou, on keyboards... (more applause as Ierochou waves to the crowd. Noel is surprised that Ierochou bears a striking resemblance to Lina) Aiirochou, on bass guitar... (applause as Aiirochou smiles and readies her instrument.) and finally, the silver haired heartthrob with a voice of gold...Kochou! (wild applause as Kochou takes his place onstage)

(the drums and keyboards begin a slow beat as three ornately dressed dancers appear by the stage. Kochou sings as they dance to the music)

Kochou: When I take the floor,
As I've often done before,
I feel a change come over me...
I get such a thrill,
It feels like time is standing still...
And starlight is the only thing I see!

When it's only me and the music,
I leave the world behind! (Only me and the music)
When it's only me and the music,
I am free!
I am poetry in motion!
When it's only me and the music...

(Sarah, Lina, and Karen nod their heads in approval to the music and dancing, while Noel just continues to sulk)

Kochou: My heart starts to race,
I go soaring into space!
And music is the only thing I hear!

When it's only me and the music,
I leave the world behind! (Only me and the music)
When it's only me and the music,
I am free!
I am poetry in motion!
When it's only me (only me) and the music...

(applause as Kochou, the band, and the dancers bow)

Sarah: Bravo!

Lina: Well played!

Karen: Misty sure wasn't joking when she said Kochou had a voice of gold, right, Noel? (Noel just excuses herself from the room) What's the matter with Noel, Mom? She hasn't said a thing since Misty arrived.

Sarah: If she feels offended by Kochou being here, let her go...but I have a feeling she has other motives for her silence...

(Suddenly, a crash is heard, startling the crowd. as spotlights appear on Kage and Yami)

Sarah: Rockets! (the guards start towards the second stage, but stop when they see Kage settle before a drum set.)

Yami: To protect the music from devastation...

Kage: And sing our own song throughout our nation...

Yami: To sing of the evils of truth and love...

Kage: Our song will rise to the stars above...

Yami: Yami!

Kage: Kage!

Yami: Team Rocket! Rock on at the speed of light! (an R in a music note appears behind the stage for a few seconds)

Kage: Start singing your last number, or prepare to fight...

Meowth: Meowth! Dat's right!

Lina(to Sarah): Should I tell the guards to arrest the Rockets, Mom?

Sarah: Not yet...although they were clearly not invited, they may have a peaceful motive...

Meowth: Sing it, Yami!

(electric guitar chord)

Kage, Yami and Meowth: Ha, ha, ha, he, he, he, he
(Rockets!)

(music picks up)

Yami: Baby, can't you see?
You are lookin' at royalty!
I possess the crown,
Cause I'm the best thing goin' round!

I am the queen of rock ‘n roll,
I got the rhythm in my soul!
I am the queen of rock ‘n roll!

Every song I sing,
Becomes the latest thing!
I sit on the throne,
Cause I'm the best thing the world has known!

(Sarah, Lina, Karen, the Beautiflies, and the crowd watch, agape, as Meowh breaks off to solo. Yami decides to dance along with the guitar and drums)

Misty: We'll see who's the queen of rock n' roll in a minute!

Kochou: Make that the king!

Yami: I am the queen of rock ‘n roll,
I got the rhythm in my soul!
I am the queen of rock ‘n roll!

I am the queen of rock ‘n roll,
I got the rhythm in my soul!
I am the queen of rock ‘n roll!
The queen! Ow!

(Nincadas chirp when the Rockets finish)

Meowth: Boy, some audience...

Kochou: I bet you guys can't even keep a beat! (Midorichou plays a steady rock beat to illustrate Kochou's point. The audience claps along to Midorichou's beat)

(Kage counters with a beat of his own, but Midorichou counters Kage with a varation of his original beat. Kage makes a variation of his original beat as well, but Midorichou makes a second variation on his original beat.)

(Flustered by this, Kage plays a drum solo of his own. Midorichou counters Kage's solo with a quickened version of his original beat, before he segues into a slower pop beat.)

(Kage provides his own beat on top of Midorichou, but Midorichou is clearly showing more skill than Kage. The crowd roars as the two drummers duel each other, with Kage even resorting to synth drums at one point!)

(Finally, once all the noise calms down, Kochou motions to Misty...)

Kochou: So who won the round of "dueling drums"?

Misty: This match's winner is... (the crowd murmurs, anxious to find out who won the "duel".) MIDORICHOU!!! (the crowd roars as Midorichou returns to his original beat to finish.)

Karen: Wow!

Lina: Both bands have very good drummers, but Midorichou has more skill...

Sarah: An excellent display of drumming, both of you! (the crowd roars again)

Midorichou(to Kage): No hard feelings, okay?

Kage(awed): Show me how to play like that, O Green Beautifly of Drumming!

Midorichou: Easy...lots and lots and LOTS of practice! (Kage facefaults)

(That night, as Kage, Yami, and Meowth explore the palace...)

Meowth: Midorichou's right, Kage...to get good at sometin', you practice! (suddenly, he sees the shadow of someone approaching) Dah! Quick, back here! (he drags Kage and Yami behind a column)

Yami: Sh! (she listens as Noel and her attendants pass by the column)

Noel: ...I know Mom sees the potential in Lina, but I think I can rule just as good as she can!

Attendant: I know that too, milady, but your mother feels Lina is the best choice for a successor...

Noel: But Mom also says that if Lina can't appear at the ceremony in a few hours, then she'll choose me over her! Which is why I'm gonna keep Lina occupied for a few hours so I can be chosen! I also know that she's probably sleeping with that Beautifly group...

Attendant: Kidnapping your own sister? Nonsense!... (at this point, the conversation becomes inaudible to Yami)

Yami: You hear that, guys?

Kage: What?

Yami: Noel is jealous of her elder sister, Lina, being chosen as Queen Sarah's successor...

Meowth: I figured out dat part, but what does Beauty-boy have to to do with da princess Lina?

Yami: Ierochou looks very similar to Lina...which means that Noel's bound to kidnap Ierochou instead of Lina!

Kage: You're right...but how can we get the Beautiflies to trust us after all we've done to them?

Yami: Evidence! (holds a tape recorder before Kage and Meowth, which plays back the conversation between Noel and the attendant)

Kage: Come on! (he leads Yami and Meowth down the hall to the room where Kochou and the band are snoozing and flicks on the light)

Niji: What do you want, Rockets?

Akaichou: This had better not be a trap!

Kage: No, it's not a trap! Please...hear us out!

Kochou: Why?

Yami: Ierochou could be in trouble! (plays the conversation for the Beautiflies)

Meowth: We know dat Lina's room is on da other end of da hall, and Noel was heading dis way when we recorded her convoisation! (Meowth is interuppted when the door opens with a slam, revealing Noel)

Mizuirochou: What in the...

Noel: Come with me, Lina! (grabs Ierochou by the arm and starts dragging her to the door)

Ierochou: Let me go! You have the--

Noel: Silence! (struggles with Ierochou)

Kage: Meowth! We need a distraction!

Meowth: Hi-yah! (leaps onto Noel, which makes her release Ierochou's arm. Ierochou runs by Kochou's side as Kage leads everyone outside and into a closet, slamming the door behind him as music begins.)

Kochou: Don't look now, here comes trouble, (Trouble)
Here comes trouble headin' my way... (Trouble)
Once again, here comes trouble, (Trouble)
Turnin' my blue skies to gray! (Kochou and the others hurry down the hall, right as Noel and her attendants spot them!)

Kochou and others: I feel trouble, trouble, trouble...
I feel trouble, trouble, trouble,

Kochou: Comin' my way!
I feel good, but here comes trouble, (Trouble)
Here comes trouble, draggin' me down... (Trouble)
With a jump here comes trouble, (Trouble)
Turnin' my smile to a frown!

Kochou and others: I feel trouble, trouble, trouble...
I feel trouble, trouble, trouble,
Comin' my way!
I feel trouble, trouble, trouble...
I feel trouble, trouble, trouble,

Kochou: Comin' my way-ee-yay-ee-yay!!! (I feel trouble, Trouble, Trouble, Trouble, I feel trouble)

(Kochou and the others burst into Lina's and Karen's room, exhausted.)

Karen: What's the matter?

Lina: What on earth?

Kochou: I came to warn Lina!

Lina: Huh?

Kochou: Your younger sister Noel...she'll stop at nothing to get you out of the way so SHE can become successor, not you!

Karen: Noel's always been a brat, but I'd never dreamed she'd stoop that low!

Sarah: She has... (just as Noel and her attendants arrive, they find the queen and a few guards waiting for them.) and as punishment, she is banished to the dungeon. (Noel hangs her head as the guards lead her out.) As for you, Lina, it's time for the ceremony... (Lina follows Sarah and the others out)

(We cut to a scene of the square, where all of the Mirage Kingdom has turned out to watch the naming ceremony. The crowd hushes as Lina, Sarah, and Karen approach a platform on the center of the square. Kochou and the Rockets wait nearby, on a stage)

Sarah: People of the Mirage! Tonight's ceremony was almost marred by treachery! (the crowd murmurs, interested) However, tragedy was averted, thanks to the unlikely alliance of Beautifly and Rocket! (the crowd cheers. Sachi and Niji bring a purple pillow with a jewel studded silver tiara on it to Sarah) It is now my privilige to present to you the crown princess...Lina! (the crowd roars as Sarah places the tiara on Lina's head)

Lina: Thank you...it is indeed an honor to be chosen as Mom's sucessor, and I promise to continue all the good things she has done for this land when my time comes to rule. (the crowd roars again) But as my first official act as crown princess, I'd like the so-called unlikely alliance that rescued us...to play a song together!

Yami: What?

Kochou: Really?

Lina: You deserve to, considering you rescued me!

Kochou: Okay...(snaps to count Midorichou off)

(music begins)

Meowth: Come on! Dance to da music!

Yami: Get on up, and dance to the music!

(The Beautiflies and the Rockets scat for a moment....)

All Beautiflies: Dance to the music! Dance to the music! Dance to the music! Dance to the music!

Kochou: All we need is a drummer...

Kage: For people who only need a beat, yeah!

(a spotlight comes up on Midorichou. Yami is nearby, shaking a tambourine to Midorichou's beat)

Meowth: I'm gonna add a little guitar, and make it easy to move your feet!

(With that, Kochou solos a little as a spotlight appears on him)

Yami: I'm gonna add some bottom,

Mizuirochou: So that the dancers just won't hide!

(the crowd begins to dance as Aiirochou joins in the song)

Akaichou: You might like to hear my organ,

Yami: I said "ride, Sally, ride!", now...

(a spotlight appears on Ierochou as she joins the song)

Meowth: If I could hear, da horns blow...set the air all aglow, yeah!

(Mizuirochou joins in on saxophone to complete the band)

Kage: Set the air jammin' with a message that's sayin'...

Yami: All is well!

Kochou: Yeah! (the band continues playing as the crowd dances)

Meowth: Listen to da voices!

(everyone scats some more)

Beautiflies and Rockets: Dance to the music! Dance to the music! Dance to the music! Dance to the music!.... (the Beautiflies and Rockets keep singing this as the crowd continues dancing)

(An instrumental of "When Tomorrow Comes" plays as the word "Next..." appears onscreen)

Misty(voiceover) Next time, on "Kochou and the Beautiflies"...

(we see a ship in a storm)

Misty(voiceover): While we're on our way to our next destination, a storm rolls in, leaving Kochou and Yami stranded on an island! (we see Kochou and Yami on the island) Fortunately, I told the captain to go back and get them before we went on. (we see the ship sailing in sunny weather) But I'm worried that Kochou and Yami might not make it off from the way they fight! (we see Kochou and Yami arguing) Can they put up with each other long enough for us to find them? Stay tuned!  

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(an instrumental of "Only the Beginning" plays as the word "Previously..." appears onscreen)


Niji(voiceover): Previously, on "Kochou and the Beautiflies"...

(We see Misty and the band meeting with Queen Sarah)

Niji(voiceover): Our tour took us to the Mirage Kingdom, where Misty was reunited with her Togetic, Sachi. (we see Misty and Sachi hugging) Sachi led us to meet with the queen, Sarah, and Kochou and Midorichou both put on a very beautiful performance for Her Majesty. (We see scenes of the dancers from Kochou's song and the "dueling drums" scene) However, the youngest princess was jealous that her elder sister had been chosen for the throne, and the Rockets happened to overhear her plot! (we see the Rockets eavesdropping on Noel) On top of that, she mistook Ierochou for her sister, even! (we see Noel grappling with Ierochou) Together with the Rockets, we foiled the plot, and the eldest princess was named crown princess without further incident. (we see Lina being crowned)

Today we sail for Houen, but I sense stormy weather ahead!

(upbeat music begins as we see the title)

Me and my friends are Beautiflies!

Kochou: Hey! My name is Kochou!

Exciting adventures, glamour and fame!

Kochou: Now a Beautifly, never the same!

Come on, take flight and fly away now!

Kochou: Hey! My name is Kochou! (Kochou poses with his bandmates, Misty, and Niji before the title, which is lit up like a neon sign)


Episode 20: Outwitted, Outplayed, and Outlasted!

(We open on the scene of a ship sailing on the water. Kochou speaks as Ash leads the others onto the main deck, where some Wingulls are circling overhead)

Kochou(voiceover): Our next leg of our tour led us to Petalburg City in Houen...May was happy to be seeing some of her family again, and I was just glad to be playing again without the Rockets in the way...but little did I know, I was about to be stuck with one of them for most of the day...

May: I hope Max enjoys our songs!

Niji: According to this letter from him... (she opens an envelope addressed to May) "I'm so looking foward to seeing Akaichou in person! She looks so much like you, I keep thinking it's you strumming on the cool looking guitar rather than her...."

May(under her breath): Unbeknowst to him, I AM Akaichou! (giggles)

Brock: Speaking of playing, didn't the captain want the band to play tonight?

Niji: Yes, he did, and we will if Anabel gets better.. (we see Anabel hunched over the edge, seasick)

(Meanwhile, the Rockets are over on another part of the ship, watching the waves, Meowth is swatting at the Wingulls, in hopes of catching one)

Kage: It sure was nice of the boss to give us a ticket to Petalburg...maybe we can hit the charts in Houen!

Yami: Come to think of it, he was interested in finding out who Kochou is himself after we told him of all we've done so far...

Meowth: True, dere's been setbacks, but I didn't know da boss even liked Kochou!

Yami: Yeah, how do you know he likes Silverhead?

Meowth: Just tink of da boss as a fan of Beauty-boy...

(the scene fades to show Giovanni listening to some music on some headphones...the tune being "Rock n' Roll Forever." Persian is grooving to the music as well)

Meowth(voiceover): He probably has loads of magazines with Beauty-boy's picture on them. (we see Giovanni reading one of the aforementioned magazines) He reads one of 'em at least once a day, so he can loin what makes Beauty-boy tick. (Giovanni raises an eyebrow at one article, then turns the page). Den, he puts on one of Beauty-boy's CDs so he can loin all da woids to every song. (we see Giovanni with headphones on again) And to top it off, he goes out to da karaoke place every weekend and tries to sing Beauty-boy's songs himself! (we see a scene of Giovanni wearing a Kochou wig and singing a very flat and off key version of "There's a Melody Playin'" as the words scroll by on a screen. Persian shakes her head in embarrassment as the dream fades out to the Rockets on the ship again)

Kage: Course, we're not allowed in the boss' private chamber, so I wouldn't know if any of that's true...

(Yami pictures two chibi versions of Kage and herself tiptoeing into Giovanni's chamber, only to be chased out by Chibi Giovanni)

Yami: Yeah, the boss is not something worth seeing if he's steamed...

(Back with our heroes, Misty is administering seasickness medicine to Anabel, until Niji flies out on the deck.)

Misty: Hm?

Anabel: What's the...(swallows the medicine) matter, Niji?

Niji: It's almost time for the show, that's what!

Misty: Oh my! (she franticaly puts the medicine away and dashes inside) Go on and get ready, I'll be prepping the stage for you!

Crystal: You heard Misty, let's go! (she leads the gang inside and back into their cabin, where Niji is waiting)

Niji: I'm going to power down your transformations here... (she loops over everyone, making the Beautifly balls disappear and making the rings return to how they were before) This way, you guys can be ready quicker!

May: Got it! (she touches the ruby in her ring and claps twice, her shirt lengthens and gains silver buttons. Next, she taps the ring on her shoes, making them turn into red high heels. Upon tapping the ring on her legs, she gains a white skirt with rubies dotting it. Finally, she claps over her head twice, and an electric guitar appears in her hands, as well as her hair turning red.)

Akaichou: Haeru wingu, Akaichou yo!

(Brock touches the emerald in his ring and claps twice, making his shirt turn silver. Upon touching the jewel to his legs, he gains a pair of emerald studded pants and golden shoes, also studded with emeralds. Next, Brock claps twice over his head, making the rest of his normal clothes become a sparkling green jacket. Finally, he claps twice again, making his hair turn black and forming a pair of drum sticks in one hand.)

Midorichou: Haeru wingu, Midorichou yo!

(Crystal touches the sapphire in her ring and claps twice, making gloves appear on her hands. When the sapphire is tapped on her feet, her shoes become aqua sandals studded with sapphires. Next, Crystal claps over her head, making her slip into a shirt that starts out royal blue at the top, then turns white at the bottom; followed by a aqua skirt. Finally, she claps twice again, and her hair is magically braided, plus a harmonica appears in her hand.)

Mizuirochou: Haeru wingu, Mizuirochou yo!

(Whitney touches the topaz in her ring and claps twice, making her shirt and shorts turn into a short yellow dress. Touching the ring to her shoes turns them into small boots. Clapping over her head makes Whitney's hair turn yellow and put itself up in a ponytail, as well as making a yellow sash and small topazes appear on her costume. Whitney claps again, and lace appears on her costume.)

Ierochou: Haeru wingu, Ierochou yo!

(Anabel touches the amethyst in her ring and claps twice, making her shirt gain purple sparkles. Touching the ring on her legs makes her capris lengthen into purple pants with matching shoes. Clapping over her head forms a purple vest with blue trim, which Anabel slips into; Anabel next claps twice again, lengthening her hair to shoulder length and forming a bass guitar in her hands.)

Aiirochou: Haeru wingu, Aiirochou yo!

Ash(holds his hand in the air, then sings in a noticeably older sounding voice): Ai-yai-yai, I'm your little Beautifly! (Ash's hand begins to glow) Green, black, and blue; make the colors in the sky!

(MUSIC-"Beautifly" (instrumental))

(We see a glowing outline of Ash's body against the background of Beautifly wings. As Ash hangs in this position, his torso begins to glow purple, and a silver and purple shirt appears on him. Next, a checkered jacket appears over that in a flash of purple. Next, we look at Ash's legs as sparkling black pants appear on his legs in a flash of blue, and silver shoes appear on his feet. The view next shifts to Ash's head, where we see his eyes finally open. His normally black hair begins to lengthen and turn silver. A white rose appears in the right pocket of the jacket, which the young man holds in one hand as he poses for the audience.)

(Music cut)

Niji: Are we all ready?

Midorichou: Let's rock this boat! (he leads the others out, down a hallway, and into the stage door foyer, where Misty is waiting.)

Misty: Bout time, guys! The captain's introducing you guys right now! (a crowd cheering is heard off in the distance)

Kochou: Don't worry, we've got the perfect song for the occasion! (he motions for everyone to follow him onstage, where they get comfortable at their instruments. Once everyone is tuned and ready to play, Kochou eases an acoustic guitar around him and snaps a few times to count Midorichou off)

(music begins)

Kochou: Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga!
I know you can't control yourself any longer!
Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga!
I know you can't control yourself any longer!

(Midorichou and Ierochou lead the band into a Latin beat, which spurs a real conga line to start forming in the audience)

Kochou: Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga!
I know you can't control yourself any longer!
Feel the rhythm of the music getting stronger!
Don't you fight it till you try to do the conga beat!

(we watch various shots of the conga line winding its way through the party hall as Midorichou solos for a moment. People young and old alike are joining the line, which snakes by the stage and the tables full of food. One of the very few people not dancing are the Rockets.)

(As the rest of the band joins in the song again, Yami sighs as she watches the line of people and Pokemon congaing past her)

Kochou: Everybody gather round, now
Can't your body feel the heat?
Don't you worry if you can't dance,
Let the music move your feet!

It's the rhythm of the island,
And that sugar cane so sweet!
If you want to do the conga,
You've got to listen to the beat!

(Midorichou breaks of to solo again as Kage, Yami, and Meowth continue to resist the urge to join the conga line)

Kochou: Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga!
I know you can't control yourself any longer!
Feel the rhythm of the music getting stronger!
Don't you fight it till you try to do the conga beat!

(We look and notice Kage's and Yami's feet tapping, but Meowth has already joined the line, having grabbed onto an Azumarill. Kochou breaks off to solo as we watch the line make another lap around the room, with more people and Pokemon joining it at every twist and turn. Kochou smiles as he breaks off to solo, noting the length of the conga line as he sings again.)

Kochou: Feel the fire of desire as you dance the night away!
Cause tonight we're gonna party till we see the break of day!
Better get yourself together and hold onto what you've got! (at this point, Yami is resisting the urge to dance)
Once the music hits your system, there's no way you're gonna stop!

(As Ierochou leads the next round of solos, Yami leaps up from her chair and drags Kage into the conga line)

Kage: Hey, Yami! (struggles to keep up with the dance and people joining him)

Yami: You heard Beauty-boy, now quit complaining and conga!

Meowth: Yeah, Kage, doin' da conga's fun!

Kochou: Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga!
I know you can't control yourself any longer!
Feel the rhythm of the music getting stronger!
Don't you fight it till you try to do the conga beat!

Meowth: Conga! Conga! Everybody conga!

Yami: Yee-ha! Isn't this fun?

Kochou: Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga!
I know you can't control yourself any longer!
Feel the rhythm of the music getting stronger!
Don't you fight it till you try to do the conga,

Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga!
I know you can't control yourself any longer!
Feel the rhythm of the music getting stronger!
Don't you fight it till you try to do the conga beat!

(Yami laughs with delight as she congas, while Kage just groans in pain)

Kochou: Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga! (the crowd roars as the band bows)

(Later, Yami sits under an umbrella and broods as the ship braves a raging storm. After a few minutes, Kage and Meowth find Yami out on the deck.)

Kage: Yami? What are you doing out here in this storm?

Yami: I wanted to get away from the party inside for some peace and quiet, which I had until this storm rolled in!

Meowth: Well, come on inside before you toin into a Yamisicle! (motions for Yami to follow, but before she can follow, a monstrous wave comes over the side of the ship, leaving Yami hanging onto the edge.)

Yami: Kage, help me! (struggles to hang on amid the wind and rain, but the rain on the rail is making her grip unstable.)

(Kage runs over to where Yami is hanging on for dear life and grabs her free hand.)

Kage: There, I've got you, now don't let go!

Yami: I'm...trying... (struggles to hang on, but the wind is growing stronger. Kochou and the others arrive just as a wind gust causes Kage to let go of Yami, sending her tumbling into the water)

Akaichou: Oh no!

Misty: Yami's going to freeze if we don't hurry! (rushes back inside.)

(Seeing Yami treading water gives Kochou an idea...after donning a rain suit and matching shoes, he makes a flying leap over the rail into the raging water, where Yami is struggling to stay afloat while drifting away from the ship. Midorichou sighs as Kochou paddles out to rescue Yami.)

Midorichou: While that was a brave deed of Kochou's, how are we going to find them once all this blows over?

(the stormy skies fade into a sunny day as Kochou and Yami come ashore on an island)

Kochou: There now...we made it. (sets the sopping wet Yami on the sand.)

Yami: We made it, all right..made it out to the middle of nowhere!

Kochou: Hey, I saved you, you should at least be glad we're alive!

Yami: Yeah, but what if we're left on this island to rot, forever? (we see Yami's thought: skeletons of herself and Kochou on the beach)

Kochou: We're not going to rot, okay? We'll make a signal fire, get some food, make some temporary housing...

Yami: But where are we going to get all of that? (gestures to the beach, where there's no sign of wood or trees. Kochou is getting annoyed by Yami's contant worrying)

Kochou: If you'll stop worrying, maybe we'll find some! (motions for Yami to follow him as music begins)

Yami: It takes a lot, (it takes a lot)
To survive, (to survive)
In this world! (we see Yami cutting through some vines)

(It takes a lot to survive in this world)

It takes a lot, (it takes a lot)
To survive, (to survive)
In this world!

It's a jungle out there,
So you had better beware!

It takes a lot, (it takes a lot)
To survive, (to survive)
In this world!
It takes a lot, (it takes a lot)
To survive! (to survive)

(dance break-we see various scenes of Kochou and Yami gathering wood and Berries, making some makeshift housing, and building a fire)

(It takes a lot to survive through the night!)

Yami: It takes a lot, (it takes a lot)
To survive, (to survive)
Through the night!

Don't go turnin' your back,
No tellin what may attack! (we see a chibi Kochou being surprised by a Scyther)

It takes a lot, (it takes a lot)
To survive, (to survive)
Through the night!

Life can be so hard!
Boy, you'd better be on your guard! Ooh!

It takes a lot, (it takes a lot)
To survive, (to survive)
In this world!

(It takes a lot to survive in this world)

It takes a lot, (it takes a lot)
To survive (to survive)
Through the night!

(It takes a lot to survive through the night!)

It takes a lot, (it takes a lot)
To survive, (to survive)
In this life!
(It takes a lot to survive in this life!)
I will survive!

Yami: That is, if we don't die before we're rescued... (slumps to the ground again. Kochou just shakes his head.)

(Meanwhile, back on the ship, Misty and the other Beautiflies look out across the sea for any sign of Kochou or Yami. Kage joins them on the deck a few minutes later.)

Kage: Anything?

Misty: Nope...tell me again what caused Yami to fall overboard.

Kage: Well, she retreated on the deck to have some peace and quiet from the party... (we see Yami leaving the party hall, despite Kage's and Meowth's pleas) She was resting on the deck when the storm rolled in, and Meowth and I found her a few minutes later. (we see Kage telling Yami to come inside again). Then, a big wave sent her flying, and she gripped the rail. I ran and hung onto her, but the wind was too strong. (we see Kage letting go of Yami in slow motion, followed by Kochou leaping in the water) I'm thankful that Beauty-boy rescued her...

Akaichou: According to the captain, they went drifting towards Wartortle Island; towards the west...

Kage: Oh?

Mizuirochou: Maybe we could ask the captain to alter course and look for them there...

Ierochou: It's worth a shot! Let's go ask him! (she leads everyone inside)

(Meanwhile, on the island, Yami is sleeping in a cave until some singing jolts her awake)

Yami: Why would Beauty-boy be singing at this hour of the night? (throws off her makeshift fur blanket and follows the sound as music begins. She finds Kochou on the beach, watching the waves and singing a song to himself.)

Kochou: When, I feel blue,
I think of you,
Cause you're true!
Wherever you are,
Near or far,
You still are,
My shining star... (we see an image of Misty in the stars)

Sometimes it's mad,
Things get bad,
And I'm sad,
Wherever you are,
There is light,
By my side,
I feel all right...

La, la la la,
La la la,
La la la,
La la la la la,
La la la,
La la la,
La la la...

La, la la la,
La la la,
La la la,
La la la la la,
La la la,
La la la,
La la la...

La, la la la...

(Wherever you are...)

Kochou: La la la... (he stetches as the song ends, until he spots Yami) Yami? What are you doing up?

Yami: Well..I heard your song and wondered what it is you were singing about...

Kochou: It's a hopeful song I made up just now...that Misty's out there, searching for me...wherever she is.

Yami: Can't help you there...

Kochou: I know that, but I say she's out there, looking, somewhere!

Yami: What about Kage? And Meowth?

Kochou: I'm sure they're looking for you, too...

Yami: And you know this because?

Kochou: Ever heard of faith? Believing in something despite evidence?

Yami: Yeah...

Kochou: That's what's keeping me going...it may not look it right now, but I know our friends are out there, looking for us.

Yami: But how do you know they're there? (Kochou sighs, frustrated that Yami is not understanding the concept of faith)

(Kochou walks off to another part of the beach, where the other Beautiflies, in spirit form, join him with their instruments as music begins)

Other Beautiflies: Ooh...

Kochou: Doo doo doo doo...

Here we are, riding high...
We've come so far, we can touch the sky!

So why can't we live together?
Can't we be friends?
Why must we fight our brothers till the very end?

We really got a problem,
We don't know how to fix yet...
There ain't a special reason,
We just can't do it!

Talk to me, scream and shout!
Trust in me, we can work it out! (at this, Yami approaches the spectacle, both amazed and comforted)

We all know the world keeps turnin',
One day at a time!
Easier lessons for living we just couldn't find?

We really got a problem,
We don't know how to fix yet...
There ain't a special reason,
We just can't do it!

So why can't we live together?
Can't we be friends?
Why must we fight our brothers till the very end?

Oh yeah!

(Yami is now sitting on the sand, listening to Kochou and the spirits of the Beautiflies perform)

Kochou: Won't you trust in me?

Yami(thinking): Kochou's been right all along...maybe I should listen to him if I wanna get off this island alive...

Kochou: I know we can make it, yeah!

Yami(thinking): Maybe Kochou's right about this whole faith thing...if I believe Kage and Meowth are out there looking for us, they'll come! (Yami smiles as she continues to listen)

Kochou: I close my eyes and look inside,
A picture of how it should be...
And I wonder if you can see what I see,
Do you ever choose to live the way you do-oo-hoooo...

(We see Yami moving her head to the beat as Mizuirochou breaks off to solo on saxophone.)

Kochou: We really got a problem,
We don't know how to fix yet...
There ain't a special reason,
We just can't do it!

We really got a problem,
We don't know how to fix yet...
I know we got the pieces,
But they just don't fit!

We really got a problem,
We don't know how to fix yet...
There ain't a special reason,
We just can't do it... (the spirits of the Beautiflies fade away, making the music fade out. Yami sits down next to Kochou.)

Yami: Look...Beauty-boy...after hearing that song, I think I get what you mean when you talk about faith...

Kochou: Hmm?

Yami: Up until you explained it to me a few minutes ago...I'd never heard of such a thing before...

Kochou: Oh?

Yami: Y'see, my childhood wasn't as happy as yours probably was...

(flashback-we see Yami as a child sitting in a bedroom, crying.)

Yami(voiceover): My father passed on before I was born, and I didn't see my mom very much either. (in the flashback, a short haired woman appears, sits down, and holds Child Yami close) Our family was already very poor, and Dad dying didn't help very much. (we see Child Yami helping the woman in a store)

While most kids my age had a mother and father to look up to, the times I did see my mom were so few and far between... (we see Child Yami looking enviously on a mother and child) I was desperate for someone to love me. (Child Yami screams in frustration) That's when Giovanni came and adopted me as a Rocket...he showed me what love really felt like. (we see Child Yami getting an R-shaped pin, while a crowd of Rockets applaud) Before long, I met Kage... (we see Child Kage and Child Yami playing) and we became fast friends. (Child Kage and Child Yami hug) When we both came of age, we became partners and began training to become full fledged Rockets. (we see Adult Kage and Adult Yami holding hands as the flackback fades)

Now that you've come along, I've been rethinking some of what Giovanni once told me all those years ago...did my mom really not care for me? Did I not see her because she didn't like me?

Kochou: Of course not...sometimes parents have to make great sacrifices for their children, like your mom did...that's part of true love. (music begins again)

Yami: Really?

Kochou: Yeah...

Love's not easy... (Love's not easy)
Love's not easy... (Love's not easy)
But we've gotta keep on trying,
Gotta keep hangin' on!

Love's not easy... (Love's not easy)
Love's not easy... (Love's not easy)
But we can't give up fighting,
Though hope seems gone...

As long as there's a chance,
We've got to do our best!
And babe, if we have faith,
I know we'll pass the test!

Love's not easy... (Love's not easy)
Love's not easy... (Love's not easy)
But I'll never stop lovin' you,
With all my heart...

Love's not easy... (Love's not easy)
Love's not easy... (Love's not easy)
Love's not easy... (Love's not easy)
Love...

(Yami brushes away a tear)

Yami: You know, Kochou...if Mom's still out there, I want to do the one thing I never did for her when I was little...

Kochou: Which is?

Yami: Saying "I love you"... (Yami suddenly hears a boat whistle off in the distance) Huh?

Kochou: Look! (he points off in the distance, where we see the ship approaching!)

Yami: We're saved! (she and Kochou climb aboard a lifeboat, which takes them to the ship. Once aboard, everyone celebrates: the Beautiflies crowd around Kochou, and Kage joyfully hugs Yami. Kochou speaks as Misty hugs him)

Kochou(voiceover): So after hours of being stranded on an island, and nearly killing each other in the process; I think I finally got through Yami's happy-go-lucky exterior and found her true self: a little girl wanting to be loved. (we see Kage and Yami hugging again.) But only time would tell whether or not she would remember my lessons of faith and true love; and make good on her promise to find her mother. Until then, I could always hope... (Kochou watches the waves as the ship sails off.)

(an instrumental of "When Tomorrow Comes" plays as the word "Next..." appears onscreen)

Akaichou(voiceover): Next time, on "Kochou and the Beautiflies"...

(We see Norman and Caroline swing dancing)

Akaichou(voiceover): We make it to Petalburg in time to see my family again, but Max accidentally sees me transform! (we see Max looking shocked as May transforms into Akaichou) But it's also a bit of deja vu when we learn one of the region's first recording studios is going to be torn down, and we're chosen to headline the concert to save it! (we see Kochou singing as a crowd dances) Can we save a piece of history? Stay tuned!  

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(an instrumental of "Only the Beginning" plays as the word "Previously..." appears onscreen)

Niji(voiceover): Previously, on "Kochou and the Beautiflies"...

(We see Kochou diving into some stormy waves)

Niji(voiceover): While on the way to our next tour stop, we got caught up in a raging storm! (we see the ship braving the storm) All the waves sent Yami overboard, but Kochou braved the waves to rescue her! (we see Yami falling into the raging sea, followed by Kochou swimming out to her) Both of them washed up on Wartortle Island, where they almost killed each other fighting! (we see Kochou and Yami arguing) Fortunately, Misty convinced the captain to go back and find them, and we found them alive and well! (we see Kochou and Yami hugging their peers)

Today we've come to Petalburg City, where a piece of history is in danger!

(upbeat music begins as we see the title)

Me and my friends are Beautiflies!

Kochou: Hey! My name is Kochou!

Exciting adventures, glamour and fame!

Kochou: Now a Beautifly, never the same!

Come on, take flight and fly away now!

Kochou: Hey! My name is Kochou! (Kochou poses with his bandmates, Misty, and Niji before the title, which is lit up like a neon sign)

Episode 21: Blast from the Past!

(We open on a scene of Petalburg City, but we look inside one particular house, where we see Caroline at a stove, cooking breakfast. Max is nearby at the table, munching on cereal and reading a section of the newspaper. Suddenly, Max nearly chokes on some cereal when he sees one particular headline.)

Max: No way! (reads the headline) "Petalburg Records to be closing down"?

Caroline: What is it, Max?

Max: It says here (points out the headline) that they'll be closing down Petalburg Studios!

Caroline: I can't believe it! The studios was were many of the bands I grew up listening to recorded their albums! In fact, Kochou and the Beautiflies remind me of a band Norman and I used to dance to a lot called the Pretty Wings.

Max: The Pretty Wings?

Caroline: They were very popular when Norman and I were growing up...

(flashback-Teen Norman and Teen Caroline sit at a booth at a burger joint, enjoying a meal together.)

Caroline(voiceover): In fact, whenever Norman took me out to eat at the hamburger place, the meal was not complete without dancing to the Pretty Wings. (Teen Norman inserts a quarter into a jukebox, making a 50's style rock beat play. Teen Norman and Teen Caroline dance to the song as the scene fades.)

Max: Petalburg Studios was where bands like the Pretty Wings recorded, right?

Caroline: Yes... (about this time, Norman enters the kitchen and takes the coffeepot to the table)

Norman: What's all this about Petalburg Studios?

Max: The paper says it's going to close! (shows Norman the headline)

Norman: Hmm... (he reads the story as he sips his coffee) They can't do this! The studios are a historical treasure, and they can't just close it down like this!

Caroline: Remember when we submitted it to the Houen Register of Historic Places, hon?

Norman: If it's closed, it won't be on the Register! (Norman is interrupted by the doorbell) I wonder who that could be? (he gets up and opens the door, where May and the others are on the stoop) May, sweetheart! Come on in!

May: Hi, Dad! (she hugs Norman) I hope I'm not interrupting anything...

Norman: No you're not, we were just sitting down to breakfast. (he returns to the table and his waiting breakfast)

May: I heard they're trying to close down the famed Petalburg Studios...

Caroline: It'll be a real shame if it is...because then it can't be added to the Houen Register of Historic Places!

Ash: Not if Kochou and the Beautiflies can save it!

(everyone stares at Ash)

Ash: I mean, they owe their thanks to all those famed rock stars that came before, so if they can save an historic theater, they can definitely save a historic recording studio! (some light applause)

Brock: Well said, Ash...I never knew you were such a good inspirational speaker... (everyone laughs as Ash blushes, embarrassed)

Misty: Just say the word, and I can get the Beautiflies to play a concert to save the studios!

Caroline: What a great idea!

Max: Awesome!

Norman: I'm willing to just about anything to save the studios...the songs that came out of there was what brought me and Caroline together all those years ago...and now it's my turn to return the favor! (everyone cheers again)

(Meanwhile, in another part of the house, Niji watches as Ash and the others get settled in.)

Niji: I must admit, Ash; you've got real talent in rallying others!

Crystal: Yeah, great speech, Ash!

Ash: Judging from how Norman and Caroline feel about this, I can tell it's important to them, so we're going to try and save it, for them, and the city of Petalburg.

May: Then let's get going!

(Max happens to peek in the room at this point. He watches, dumbfounded, as May touches the ruby in her ring and claps twice, her shirt lengthens and gains silver buttons. Next, she taps the ring on her shoes, making them turn into red high heels. Upon tapping the ring on her legs, she gains a white skirt with rubies dotting it. Finally, she claps over her head twice, and an electric guitar appears in her hands, as well as her hair turning red.)

Akaichou: Haeru wingu, Akaichou yo!

Max: I was probably just imagining things...May can't actually BE Akaichou....

(Brock touches the emerald in his ring and claps twice, making his shirt turn silver. Upon touching the jewel to his legs, he gains a pair of emerald studded pants and golden shoes, also studded with emeralds. Next, Brock claps twice over his head, making the rest of his normal clothes become a sparkling green jacket. Finally, he claps twice again, making his hair turn black and forming a pair of drum sticks in one hand.)

Midorichou: Haeru wingu, Midorichou yo!

(Crystal touches the sapphire in her ring and claps twice, making gloves appear on her hands. When the sapphire is tapped on her feet, her shoes become aqua sandals studded with sapphires. Next, Crystal claps over her head, making her slip into a shirt that starts out royal blue at the top, then turns white at the bottom; followed by a aqua skirt. Finally, she claps twice again, and her hair is magically braided, plus a harmonica appears in her hand.)

Mizuirochou: Haeru wingu, Mizuirochou yo!

(Whitney touches the topaz in her ring and claps twice, making her shirt and shorts turn into a short yellow dress. Touching the ring to her shoes turns them into small boots. Clapping over her head makes Whitney's hair turn yellow and put itself up in a ponytail, as well as making a yellow sash and small topazes appear on her costume. Whitney claps again, and lace appears on her costume.)

Ierochou: Haeru wingu, Ierochou yo!

(Anabel touches the amethyst in her ring and claps twice, making her shirt gain purple sparkles. Touching the ring on her legs makes her capris lengthen into purple pants with matching shoes. Clapping over her head forms a purple vest with blue trim, which Anabel slips into; Anabel next claps twice again, lengthening her hair to shoulder length and forming a bass guitar in her hands.)

Aiirochou: Haeru wingu, Aiirochou yo!

Ash(holds his hand in the air, then sings in a noticeably older sounding voice): Ai-yai-yai, I'm your little Beautifly! (Ash's hand begins to glow) Green, black, and blue; make the colors in the sky!

(MUSIC-"Beautifly" (instrumental))

(We see a glowing outline of Ash's body against the background of Beautifly wings. As Ash hangs in this position, his torso begins to glow purple, and a silver and purple shirt appears on him. Next, a checkered jacket appears over that in a flash of purple. Next, we look at Ash's legs as sparkling black pants appear on his legs in a flash of blue, and silver shoes appear on his feet. The view next shifts to Ash's head, where we see his eyes finally open. His normally black hair begins to lengthen and turn silver. A white rose appears in the right pocket of the jacket, which the young man holds in one hand as he poses for the audience.)

(Music cut)

(Kochou looks into the living room from the top of the stairs, where he sees Norman admiring an old picture of a younger version of himself and a younger Caroline)

Kochou: Ah, nostalgia...

(Mizuirochou plays a quick saxophone interlude as we enter a flashback)

Kochou: Put on your bobby socks, baby! (we see Teen Caroline doing that)
Roll up your old blue jeans! (we see Teen Norman doing that)
There's a band playin' down at the armory, (we see a building with a few jeeps parked in front of it)
That knows what rock n' roll really means! (we a see a crowd inside the building dancing to a band, Teen Norman and Teen Caroline included)

I wanna ride in your '55 T-bird, (we see Teen Norman and Teen Caroline riding in the aformentioned car)
Drive through some old memories... (the car drives through a swirling mass of scenes and years)
I ain't after your body, baby,
I just want you to dance with me! (we see Teen Norman and Teen Caroline dancing again)

I wanna bop with you baby, all night long!
I wanna bop the night away!
I wanna make it a night like it used to be,
When our hearts were young and our souls were free!

I wanna bop with you baby, all night long!
I wanna be-bop with you baby, till the break of dawn!
I wanna bop with you baby, all night long!

(Mizuirochou plays another interlude as we return to the present)

Kochou: I got an old photograph in my pocket, (we see the aforementioned picture in Norman's pocket)
We were still in our teens... (Norman admires the picture of himself and Caroline as teens)
I know I feel a lot older now,
But you still look the same to me... (Norman smiles at Caroline, who is watching it rain outside)

Honey, you don't ever laugh like you used to... (Norman puts a hand on Caroline, which comforts her a little)
I don't wanna see you blue!
If you ain't busy tonight, and you think it's all right, (Norman leads Caroline into the kitchen, where he turns on the radio)
This is what I wanna do... (Norman and Caroline dance again)

I wanna bop with you baby, all night long!
I wanna bop the night away!
I wanna make it a night like it used to be,
All when our hearts were young and free!

I wanna bop with you baby, all night long!
I wanna be-bop with you baby, till the break of dawn!
I wanna bop with you baby, all night long!

Other Beautifles: Let's twist and shout!

Kochou: Oh, just like in the good ol' days...

Other Beautiflies: Baby, watch out!

Kochou: You know I just can't stand it when you look at me that way!

I wanna bop with you baby, all night long!
I wanna be-bop with you baby, till the break of dawn!
I wanna bop with you baby, all night,

I wanna bop with you baby, all night long!
I wanna be-bop with you baby, till the break of dawn!
I wanna make it a night like it used to be,
When our hearts were young and our souls were free!

I wanna bop with you baby, all night long!
I wanna be-bop with you baby, till the break of dawn!
I wanna make it a night like it used to be,
When our hearts were young and free! (Norman and Caroline continue to dance as the band trades solos. Max watches from the top of the stairs, content.)

Max: Thanks, Kochou...seeing Mom and Dad dance makes me happy too...

(Meanwhile, the Rockets huddle in a house overlooking the studio, discussing a blueprint)

Kage: ...and there's our new base!

Yami: Oh boy! The sooner they move that old studio out, the sooner we can move in and turn it into a base!

Meowth: I claim dis room! (points out a room on the blueprint)

Yami: I had it first!

Meowth: No! I had it foist, fair and square!

(Kage sighs as Yami and Meowth argue. He finally whistles to get their attention)

Yami: Huh?

Kage: The only thing standing in the way of our plan is all the hoopla Petalburg is generating about the studio...something about it being a historical treasure or something like that. (he shows Yami and Meowth a newspaper that says "KOCHOU AND THE BEAUTIFLIES TO HEADLINE BENEFIT CONCERT")

Meowth: Who cares about Beauty-boy and the townsfolk?

Yami: They can take a hike!

[music begins]

Yami: Jack, take a hike!
Take a hike, Jack, hit the road! (we see that Yami is addressing a crowd of townsfolk and the Beautiflies)
Get on outta here!
Before I make this place explode! (Yami presses down on a detonator, transforming the studios into a Rocket base)

Kage: Jack, take a walk,
Take a walk, Jack, disappear! (The crowd disappears with a poof)
Can't you take a hint?
You're not wanted here! (Kage shows Kochou a sign depicting a Beautifly in a circle with a line through it)

Meowth: Pack your bags, (some suitcases appear by the Beautiflies)
Move on out!
Get, get, goin', goin' gone! (Meowth shoos the Beautiflies away)

Kage: Jack, take a hike!
Take a hike, Jack, outta my way! (Kage shoves Kochou to the ground)
'Ya hear me loud and clear?
Take a hike, today!

Yami: Jack, take a hike
Take a hike, Jack, hit the road!
Get on outta here,
Before I make this place explode! (the Rockets laugh as Yami transforms the studios again before the dream sequence fades)

Meowth: I can't wait to trounce Beauty-boy tomorrow mornin'! (the other Rockets laugh in agreement)

(the next morning, Norman, Caroline, Max, and the other denizens of Petalburg watch as an outdoor stage is prepped.)

Announcer: Ladies and gentlemen...presenting Kochou and the Beautiflies!

Kochou: 1, 2, 3 o'clock, 4 o'clock, rock!
5, 6, 7 o'clock, 8 o'clock, rock!
9, 10, 11 o'clock, 12 o'clock rock!
We're gonna rock, around, the clock tonight!

Put your glad rags on, join me, hon!
We'll have some fun when the clock strikes one!

Gonna rock around the clock tonight!
We're gonna rock, rock, rock; till broad daylight!
Gonna rock, gonna rock around the clock tonight!

When the clock strikes 2, 3, and 4,
If we're slowin' down, please yell for more!

Gonna rock around the clock tonight!
We're gonna rock, rock, rock; till broad daylight!
Gonna rock, gonna rock around the clock tonight!

(We see Norman and Caroline dancing, along with others in the crowd, as Kochou breaks off to solo)

Kochou: When the chimes ring 5, 6, and 7,
We'll be right in seventh heaven!

Gonna rock around the clock tonight!
We're gonna rock, rock, rock; till broad daylight!
Gonna rock, gonna rock around the clock tonight!

When it's 8, 9, 10, 11 too
I'm still goin' strong and so are you!

Gonna rock around the clock tonight!
We're gonna rock, rock, rock; till broad daylight!
Gonna rock, gonna rock around the clock tonight!

(the crowd continues to dance as Akaichou and Mizuirochou solo together)

Kochou: When the clock strikes 12, we'll cool off, then
Start a'rockin' around, the clock again!

Gonna rock around the clock tonight!
We're gonna rock, rock, rock; till broad daylight!
Gonna rock, gonna rock around the clock tonight! (the crowd roars with applause, until we hear a crash off in the distance)

Aiirochou: Huh?

Ierochou: Oh no...

(the lights on a second stage appear on the Rockets)

Yami: To protect the music from devastation...

Kage: And sing our own song throughout our nation...

Yami: To sing of the evils of truth and love...

Kage: Our song will rise to the stars above...

Yami: Yami!

Kage: Kage!

Yami: Team Rocket! Rock on at the speed of light! (an R in a music note appears behind the stage for a few seconds)

Kage: Start singing your last number, or prepare to fight...

Meowth: Meowth! Dat's right!

(electric guitar chord)

Kage, Yami and Meowth: Ha, ha, ha, he, he, he, he
(Rockets!)

(music picks up)

Yami: Baby, can't you see?
You are lookin' at royalty!
I possess the crown,
Cause I'm the best thing goin' round!

I am the queen of rock ‘n roll,
I got the rhythm in my soul!
I am the queen of rock ‘n roll!

Every song I sing,
Becomes the latest thing!
I sit on the throne,
Cause I'm the best thing the world has known!

Mizuirochou: You can't just crash our show like this, Rockets! (the Rockets stop their song)

Kage: Oh, you want a challenge?

Kochou: Bring it on!

[music begins]

Yami: Sun goes down, I'm just getting up,
I'm headed for the city lights! (we see the Rockets in a car, en route to a city in the distance)
Radio blasting on the way to the club,
Gonna rock this town tonight! (we see Yami singing to a crowd of fans)

"You're livin' in a man's world" they tell me,
But I'm not gonna buy it!
The things they're tryin' to sell me now!

Cos I'm the queen of rock n' roll!
Ooh-hoo!
I am the queen of rock n' roll!
Rock n' roll!

Kochou: Whoa, yeah!

Heads up, and I'm ready to go!
My guitar is in my hand! (Kochou shows off his instrument for emphasis)
There's nothing more that I'd rather do,
Than play with my rock n' roll band! (he gestures to the Beautiflies)

What we have is what we'll be giving,
Heading for the top,
Don't you know?
We'll never stop believing now!

Cos I'm the king of rock n' roll!
You'd better believe it!
Yeah, yeah, yeah!
I am the king of rock n' roll!
Rock n' roll!

Yami: I am the queen,
I am the queen,
I am the queen of rock n' roll! (she approaches the Beautiflies' stage)

Kochou: I am the king,
I am the king,
I am the king of rock n' roll! (he approaches the Rocket's stage)

[the crowd roars as Kochou breaks off to solo]

Misty: Come on guys! Make some noise! [the crowd cheers again as Mizuirochou solos]

Kochou: I am the king of rock n' roll!
Oh!

Yami: I am the queen of rock n' roll!
Better be believin' that I am!

Kochou: I am the king of rock n' roll!
Rock and ro-o-o-o-oll!

Yami: I am the queen of rock 'n roll!
Rock and rock and roll!

Kochou: I am the king of rock n' roll!
Rock and roll!

Yami: I am the queen of rock n' roll!
Rock and rock and roll!

Kochou: I am the king of rock n' roll!
Gonna rock and roll and rock and roll... [he continues]

Yami(singing over Kochou): I am the queen of rock n' roll!

Kochou: I am the king of rock n' roll!

[by this time the noise of the crowd signals that Kochou is the clear winner of the duel of voices]

Kochou: I am the king of rock n' roll!
You'd better believe it!
Yeah, yeah, yeah!
I am the king of rock n' roll!
Rock n' roll! [the crowd noise nearly deafens the final chord of music. Misty smiles as the Beautiflies bow.]

Announcer: Wow! With a performance like that, Kochou and the Beautiflies clearly win this duel!

Caroline: And... (she and Norman unveil a gold plate designating Petalburg Studios as a historic landmark. The Rockets are shocked at this)

Norman: Thank you, Beautiflies!

Mizuirochou: We did it!

Midorichou: Sing it again, Kochou! (he resumes his beat from earlier)

Kochou: I am the king of rock n' roll!
You'd better believe it!
Yeah, yeah, yeah!
I am the king of rock n' roll!
Rock n' roll! (the crowd roars again)

(an instrumental of "When Tomorrow Comes" plays as the word "Next..." appears)

Midorichou(voiceover): Next time, on "Kochou and the Beautiflies"...

(we see Raikous, Enteis, and Suicunes racing around a track)

Midorichou(voiceover): We return to Johto and meet up with the Beast Riders again! (we see Josh and Kochou hugging) When they're not busy guarding important guests, they like racing their beautiful mounts, and they want us to sing before one such race! (we see Kochou singing) But the Rockets also want a share of the action, and decide to put an up and coming rider out of competition! (we see a Suicune crashing into a wall) Can Kochou harness the power of a Beast and save the day? Stay tuned! (We see Misty riding a Suicune)  

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(an instrumental of "Only the Beginning" plays as the word "Previously..." appears onscreen)

Niji(voiceover): Previously, on "Kochou and the Beautiflies"...

(we see Norman and Caroline unveiling a plaque on a building)

Niji: We arrive in Petalburg City only to learn that a treasured recording studio, where many bands of the 50's, 60's and early 70's recorded, was going to close unless something was done to distinguish it as a historic landmark (we see Norman and Caroline talking) We decided to pitch in after Ash gave us a fitting inspirational speech (we see Ash talking to the gang) and give a benefit concert for the historical society. (we see the band playing on a stage) However, the Rockets wanted to use the building as a base, but we outsang them and outplayed them in a true battle of the bands! (we see clips from the "King/Queen of Rock n' Roll" scene)

Today, though, we're meeting up with our friends the Beast Riders again, where we're going to sing before a thrilling Beast race!

(upbeat music begins as we see the title)

Me and my friends are Beautiflies!

Kochou: Hey! My name is Kochou!

Exciting adventures, glamour and fame!

Kochou: Now a Beautifly, never the same!

Come on, take flight and fly away now!

Kochou: Hey! My name is Kochou! (Kochou poses with his bandmates, Misty, and Niji before the title, which is lit up like a neon sign)

(We join the gang in their lounge. Ash is playing with Pikachu, May is reading a book, Anabel is helping Niji do laundry, Crystal and Whitney are doing each other's hair, Brock is watching TV, and Misty is checking e-mail. After going through and deleting the spam, Misty recognizes one screenname in her inbox: "RaikouRiderLegend"

Misty: Guys! Come see this!

Ash: What is it? (he, May, Crystal, and Whitney run over to Misty's computer, where they see a glimpse of Misty's inbox, which reads "Welcome to KOL, LadyCascade" at the top)

Misty: It's from Beast Rider Josh!

Brock: The Beast Riders? Really? (he mutes the TV and runs to look)

Misty: It says, "Dear Beautiflies...after the success of your last show here, the Pokemon Racing Federation (PRF) wants you to come sing "Unbeatable" at our next race on Victory Road this week...

Brock: The PRF...turns out I was just watching the highlights of the Mirage Island race! (we see a glimpse of the TV screen, which depicts Raikous, Enteis, and Suicunes running around a twisting road)

Misty: How bout it? Think Kochou should sing Unbeatable?

May: Yes!

Anabel: I heard of an up and coming rider that's becoming the talk of the town!

Crystal: Then what are we waiting for???????? (everyone scrambles to get ready as Misty prepares to make a few calls)

(The next morning, a Lugia drops the gang off at the entrance to the race track. Some Beasts are already on the track making qualifying runs.)

Whitney: Wow...

Anabel: This place is huge! (she is about to lead the others inside when Niji blocks the entrance)

Niji: Before you go inside... (pauses for a moment as Misty and some PRF personnel go inside an office) transform so the riders will recognize you...

May: Sure! (she touches the ruby in her ring and claps twice, her shirt lengthens and gains silver buttons. Next, she taps the ring on her shoes, making them turn into red high heels. Upon tapping the ring on her legs, she gains a white skirt with rubies dotting it. Finally, she claps over her head twice, and an electric guitar appears in her hands, as well as her hair turning red.)

Akaichou: Haeru wingu, Akaichou yo!

(Brock touches the emerald in his ring and claps twice, making his shirt turn silver. Upon touching the jewel to his legs, he gains a pair of emerald studded pants and golden shoes, also studded with emeralds. Next, Brock claps twice over his head, making the rest of his normal clothes become a sparkling green jacket. Finally, he claps twice again, making his hair turn black and forming a pair of drum sticks in one hand.)

Midorichou: Haeru wingu, Midorichou yo!

(Crystal touches the sapphire in her ring and claps twice, making gloves appear on her hands. When the sapphire is tapped on her feet, her shoes become aqua sandals studded with sapphires. Next, Crystal claps over her head, making her slip into a shirt that starts out royal blue at the top, then turns white at the bottom; followed by a aqua skirt. Finally, she claps twice again, and her hair is magically braided, plus a harmonica appears in her hand.)

Mizuirochou: Haeru wingu, Mizuirochou yo!

(Whitney touches the topaz in her ring and claps twice, making her shirt and shorts turn into a short yellow dress. Touching the ring to her shoes turns them into small boots. Clapping over her head makes Whitney's hair turn yellow and put itself up in a ponytail, as well as making a yellow sash and small topazes appear on her costume. Whitney claps again, and lace appears on her costume.)

Ierochou: Haeru wingu, Ierochou yo!

(Anabel touches the amethyst in her ring and claps twice, making her shirt gain purple sparkles. Touching the ring on her legs makes her capris lengthen into purple pants with matching shoes. Clapping over her head forms a purple vest with blue trim, which Anabel slips into; Anabel next claps twice again, lengthening her hair to shoulder length and forming a bass guitar in her hands.)

Aiirochou: Haeru wingu, Aiirochou yo!

Ash(holds his hand in the air, then sings in a noticeably older sounding voice): Ai-yai-yai, I'm your little Beautifly! (Ash's hand begins to glow) Green, black, and blue; make the colors in the sky!

(MUSIC-"Beautifly" (instrumental))

(We see a glowing outline of Ash's body against the background of Beautifly wings. As Ash hangs in this position, his torso begins to glow purple, and a silver and purple shirt appears on him. Next, a checkered jacket appears over that in a flash of purple. Next, we look at Ash's legs as sparkling black pants appear on his legs in a flash of blue, and silver shoes appear on his feet. The view next shifts to Ash's head, where we see his eyes finally open. His normally black hair begins to lengthen and turn silver. A white rose appears in the right pocket of the jacket, which the young man holds in one hand as he poses for the audience.)

(Music cut)

Aiirochou: Let's go! (she leads the gang inside the track and onto the pit lane, where some riders are waiting to make a run. Josh notes the band approaching and guides his mount towards the group)

Josh: Welcome back, Kochou... (he notes his mount is licking Kochou profusely)

Kochou: Yeah, Swift, I missed you too...

Mizuirochou: Nice place to race, if I say so myself...

Josh: Glad you like it...one of the new faces you'll meet while you're here is Ame... (he gestures to a short black haired girl tending to her Suicune) She's had a great start to her career already---

(before Josh can say more, Ace butts into the conversation, with Aravan nearby)

Ace: And she's a big fan of you guys, especially your song "Golden Sky"! That song is still topping the charts here for the third week in a row!

Kochou: I know, that was our first hit single from our third album...

Aravan: I've never heard it...

Ace: It's the one that goes (sings really badly) Let us fly-yai-yai-yai-yai, la-di-da-di-da-di-da, to the golden sky! (Kochou is appalled by the singing)

Kochou: Ace, please...

Josh: Not in front of the master singer!

Aravan: I'd rather Kochou himself sing it, not you! (Ace stops his horrible rendition of the song and slinks away as the band sets up. Off in the distance, the black haired girl leaves the pit lane to start her run...)

(music begins as the Suicune races around the track)

Kochou: Welcome to the wonderland, a place for you and me,
If you treat me right, then maybe you will have a key...
This world is very special, and I'll show it just for you!
All you have to say is "Yes, I do!"

Let us fly-yai-yai-yai-yai, la-di-da-di-da-di-da,
To the golden sky!
It's the paradise of smiles
Where the sun always shines,
La-da-di-da-di-da-di-da....

Let us fly-yai-yai-yai-yai, la-di-da-di-da-di-da,
To the golden sky!
It's the paradise of smiles
Where the sun always shines,
La-da-di-da-di-da-di-da....

Let us fly-yai-yai-yai-yai, la-di-da-di-da-di-da,
To the golden sky!
It's the paradise of smiles
Where the sun always shines,
La-da-di-da-di-da-di-da....

Let us fly-yai-yai-yai-yai, la-di-da-di-da-di-da,
To the golden sky!
It's the paradise of smiles
Where the sun always shines,
La-da-di-da-di-da-di-da.... (The Suicune and her rider race into a turn as the scene fades to the band finishing the song)

(Later, the band is jamming as the girl and her Suicune return. The girl is surprised and awed as she climbs off her mount, amazed her favorite band is trackside.)

Ame: I can't believe it.....Kochou and the Beautiflies, here at Victory Road?

Josh: Of course...they'll be singing "Unbeatable" tomorrow....

Ame: WOW!!!!!!! (she runs onstage and shoves an autograph book in Kochou's face) Can I have your autograph, Kochou?

Kochou: Easy, Ame... (he takes the autograph book and signs his name in it with a silver Beautifly print pen, which writes silver ink) There. (gives the book back. Ame is surprised to find that the signature sparkles) And as an added bonus, (he retreats to his waiting guitar and mic) we'll even play a song for you! (Ame gains star eyes for a moment, but before Kochou can count Midorichou off, music begins as lights come up on a second stage, where the Rockets are playing.)

Yami: Sun goes down, I'm just getting up,
I'm headed for the city lights! (we see the Rockets in a car, en route to a city in the distance)
Radio blasting on the way to the club,
Gonna rock this town tonight! (we see Yami singing to a crowd of fans)

"You're livin' in a man's world" they tell me,
But I'm not gonna buy it!
The things they're tryin' to sell me now!

Cos I'm the queen of rock n' roll!
Ooh-hoo!
I am the queen of rock n' roll!
Rock n' roll!

Kochou: Whoa, yeah!

Heads up, and I'm ready to go!
My guitar is in my hand! (Kochou shows off his instrument for emphasis)
There's nothing more that I'd rather do,
Than play with my rock n' roll band! (he gestures to the Beautiflies)

What we have is what we'll be giving,
Heading for the top,
Don't you know?
We'll never stop believing now!

Cos I'm the king of rock n' roll!
You'd better believe it!
Yeah, yeah, yeah!
I am the king of rock n' roll!
Rock n' roll!

Yami: I am the queen,
I am the queen,
I am the queen of rock n' roll! (she approaches the Beautiflies' stage)

Kochou: I am the king,
I am the king,
I am the king of rock n' roll! (he approaches the Rocket's stage)

[the crowd of Beasts and riders roar as Kochou breaks off to solo. Misty runs down from the press box to see what's going on.]

Misty: Come on guys! Make some noise! [the crowd cheers again as Mizuirochou solos]

Josh(to his mount): Swift, help Kochou out! (the Raikou by Josh's side purrs in reply)

Ace(to his mount): You too, Blaze! (his Entei nods, and follows Aravan's Suicune, Chill, to the stage, where all three stand behind the band)

Swift, Blaze, Chill: He is the king of rock n' roll!

Kochou: Oh! (Some Umbreons join Yami, Kage, and Meowth on the Rocket stage)

Umbreons: She is the queen of rock n' roll!

Yami: Better be believin' that I am! (Lugia and the Legendary Birds fly down to join the Beasts onstage)

Lugia, Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres: He is the king of rock n' roll!

Kochou: Rock and ro-o-o-o-oll! (some Murkrows fly down to join the Rockets)

Murkrows: She is the queen of rock 'n roll!

Yami: Rock and rock and roll! (Mew, Celebi, and Jirachi join the crowd of Legendaries on the Beautifly stage)

Mew, Celebi, and Jirachi: He is the king of rock n' roll!

Kochou: Rock and roll! (some Gligars join the crowd of Pokemon on the Rocket stage)

Gligars She is the queen of rock n' roll!

Yami: Rock and rock and roll! (a crowd of all twelve starter Pokemon join the band and Legendaries)

All starters: He is the king of rock n' roll!

Kochou: Gonna rock and roll and rock and roll... [he continues]

Yami(singing over Kochou): I am the queen of rock n' roll!

Kochou: I am the king of rock n' roll!

[by this time the noise of the crowd signals that Kochou is the clear winner of the duel of voices]

Kochou: I am the king of rock n' roll!
You'd better believe it!
Yeah, yeah, yeah!
I am the king of rock n' roll!
Rock n' roll! [the crowd noise nearly deafens the final chord of music. Misty smiles as the Beautiflies bow.]

Yami: I'm jealous...

Kage: How come WE didn't get the Legendaries to sing with us? (he leads his comrades to their private skybox, where they watch the festivities on the pit lane from above)

Meowth: Maybe...

Kage and Yami: Hm?

Meowth: What if we got dat rooke racer out of contention as payback for da Beautiflies? (he points out Ame dancing in the crowd)

Kage: Meowth, you're a genius!

(music begins as the three Rockets huddle around a table)

Kage: If you want people knowin' your name,
You've gotta stay,
Ahead of the game!
Ahead of the game!

Kage, Yami, and Meowth: Ahead of the game,
The winners stay,
Ahead of the game,
If you're goin' after fortune and fame!
You gotta stay,
Ahead of the game!

Yami: Every move you make,
Must keep you in first place!
You make one mistake,
Someone's gonna trump your ace!

Kage, Yami, and Meowth: Ahead of the game,
You gotta stay,
Ahead of the game,
If you don't want it to go up in flames!
You gotta stay
Ahead of the game!
You gotta stay
Ahead of the game! (the Rockets laugh as the music ends)

Yami: Say goodbye, rookie...

(The next morning, the Beautiflies are resting in their trailer when Josh--now in racing attire--bursts inside, exhausted)

Niji: Great rider, what's wrong?

Kochou: Yeah, you look like you just saw something terrible happen!

Josh: Something terrible DID happen! (he calms down for a moment as Ace and Aravan, also in racing attire, join him in the room.) Ame...she was involved in a horrible crash during final practice last night! (everyone gasps)

Mizuirochou: What happened?

Aravan: Based on my understanding....

(flashback-we Ame and Rain on the track again)

Aravan(voiceover): Ame and Rain were having a great run until Rain slipped on a slick substance.... (we see Rain slipping on a substance that looks like oil) and slid into the wall. (we see Rain crash into the wall, sending Ame flying.) At the speed she was going, both of them would have had very serious injuries at best... (we see Rain limping from the track and Ame struggling to get up) But, miraculously, Rain escaped with a few minor injuries, albeit being very shaken up... (we see Rain being tended to in a Pokemon Center as the flashback fades)

Midorichou: And Ame? Is she okay?

Aravan: She escaped with only a broken ankle...thank Arseus that it wasn't worse...

Ace: But now we need someone to race on Ame's behalf on her backup mount, Picha....so any volunteers?

(Nincadas chirp as the Beautiflies sit, silent.)

Midorichou: I'm gonna opt out of this one, gang...the G's would be too much for me!

Aiirochou: Yeah, the other riders probably wouldn't like a caution flag for tossed cookies! (everyone laughs hysterically at this)

Niji: Would you want to try and ride, Aiirochou?

Aiirouchou: Nah...fastest I can handle is 70 miles an hour...

Mizuirochou: High speeds would ruin my hairdo! (tosses her braids back)

Ierochou: I can't even ride a Ponyta, much less a Legendary Beast!

Niji: How about you, Kochou?

Kochou: I'd love to try...but I'd probably get thrown off....

Misty: I will...

Other Beautiflies: Huh?

Niji: You'd be willing to accept the risk and tame a Legendary Beast?

Misty: Suicune is the water Beast, right?

Midorichou: Forgot that Misty's a natural around Water Pokemon...

Misty: I'd love to try and ride Picha, and win the gold medallion for Ame's sake! (smiles proudly as the others applaud)

Josh: Okay, then....come with me and I'll take you to see Picha. (Misty follows the three riders outside...)

(an instrumental of "Golden Sky" plays as we see Misty training with a Suicune: first being led around the training arena, learning the basics of riding, learning to control the Beast, and racing tips. Before long, we see Misty in racing attire, running laps on Picha like a pro.)

(The scene fades to show the stands at Victory Road packed to the brim. Misty waves to the Beautiflies from her place in the starting grid as they take the stage at trackside.)

Announcer: Ladies and gentlemen, please rise and remove your hats as we welcome Kochou and the Beautiflies to Victory Road... (some cheers from the crowd as Kochou steps to the microphone. The Beautiflies stand nearby.) and honor our Leagues with the performance of "Unbeatable".

(a slow guitar intro plays over the speakers)

Kochou: Whoa, I'm unbeatable...

(the music picks up into a guitar, fiddle and whistle riff)

Kochou: Walking down this endless highway,
Nothing but my friends beside me,
We'll never give in, we'll never rest,
This advanced battle is the ultimate test!
Darkness yearns for the earth, the land, the sea, and sky,
They can never win, but they sure can try!

(Misty waves to Ame, who is watching from the stands, during the whistle solo)

Kochou: Whoa, I'm unbeatable!
This power in my heart!
Whoa, I'm undefeatable!
From the stars and the ancient past,
They come to play but they never last...

Whoa, I'm unbeatable!
This power of our spirits!
Whoa, I'm undefeatable!
Forever united!
I'm unbeatable! (the crowd roars in response as Kochou bows)

Announcer: And now, it's time for the most famous words in Beast Racing!

Kochou: Riders! Take your mark! (more cheers and Beast howls fill the air as the field prepares for racing)

Misty(to her mount): Let's do it, Picha...for your master. (the Suicune nods as she moves out onto the track)

(Elsewhere, the Rockets watch, amazed, as Misty and Picha step on the track...unaware it's Misty riding.)

Yami: No way! We went to all that trouble to tamper with the track...

Kage: They must've fixed our mess and hired a backup rider... (Yami grumbles when she sees that the place where Ame crashed is cleaned.)

(On the track, Misty and Picha weave through a few curves before climbing down a sharp dip, which leads into a winding series of curves through several caves. Next, they enter a large lit cave packed with sharp turns, making the rumbling of paws quiet for a moment. When they come out, the pack speeds up into a run and sail over a gap in the track! After an S curve and another quick hop, they race through another S curve and down a very steep slope. After a brief sprint down the backstretch, Misty is careful easing Picha into a chicane. Another quick hop follows the tough turn. The track widens into four lanes, two of which are frozen. The track narrows back into two lanes as the pack enters another cave...Misty is careful to watch the turns and that Picha isn't brushing the wall. After zipping down a straightaway, the pack enters the last cave. Upon exit, the pack climbs back up a hill to the Start/Finish line. Akaichou is the first to see the pack climbing up the hill)

Akaichou: Here they come!

Mizuirochou: Don't forget to cheer!

Midorichou: Come on, Misty! Come from behind and win for Ame!

(music begins as the green flag drops, making the stadium rumble with the noise of 120 paws rushing by. Kochou sings in the background as Misty and Picha jockey for position)

Kochou: The race ain't over yet, baby!
It's only just begun! (Misty passes a rider heading into the lit cave)
They thought they had it won, baby!
But soon we'll have em on the run! (Misty powers into the backstretch!)

I'm comin' from behind,
Watch out, watch out!
Behind!
Watch as we disappear,
When I shift into high gear! (A group of riders, Misty included, pull away from the main pack)

Thought that we had lost, baby,
But they'll find out they're wrong! (Niji watches as Misty and Picha slowly climb up the rankings with each lap)
I'll rev it up real strong, baby! (Misty veers to avoid a collision in an icy lane)
You'll see before too long!

I'm comin' from behind,
Watch out, watch out!
Behind!
Watch as we disappear,
When I shift into high gear! (the green flag drops again after the caution)
Watch out, watch out,
Behind!
Watch out! (Watch as we disappear)
I'm comin' from behind! (Misty races by the Start/Finish line again to start another lap)

(As the song ends, Niji makes a note of the rankings)

Niji: Only one caution so far, and Misty and Picha are doing wonderful out there!

Airochou: I'm wondering if she can catch up to the leaders...

Midorichou(whispering): Sing it, Kochou...

(Kochou sings again as Misty closes in on the leaders...)

Kochou: Let us fly-yai-yai-yai-yai, la-di-da-di-da-di-da,
To the golden sky!
It's the paradise of smiles
Where the sun always shines,
La-da-di-da-di-da-di-da....

(music begins as Misty passes a rider for third...)

Kochou: Welcome to the wonderland, a place for you and me,
If you treat me right, then maybe you will have a key...
This world is very special, and I'll show it just for you!
All you have to say is "Yes, I do!"

Let us fly-yai-yai-yai-yai, la-di-da-di-da-di-da,
To the golden sky!
It's the paradise of smiles
Where the sun always shines,
La-da-di-da-di-da-di-da....

(We see the white flag drop during an interlude...an Entei rider stands between Misty and the win,)

Misty: Let's go, Picha! (she attempts to pass, but fails)

Kochou: There are many secrets that I'd like to share with you,
I will show you magic if the words you say are true.
Imagine that your wildest dreams are in this mystery,
It's a closet place for you and me!

Let us fly-yai-yai-yai-yai, la-di-da-di-da-di-da,
To the golden sky!
It's the paradise of smiles
Where the sun always shines,
La-da-di-da-di-da-di-da....

Let us fly-yai-yai-yai-yai, la-di-da-di-da-di-da,
To the golden sky!
It's the paradise of smiles
Where the sun always shines,
La-da-di-da-di-da-di-da....

(As Kochou sings, Misty tries again and again to pass the leader, but during another interlude, she finds an open spot just ahead of the icy four lanes!)

Kochou: Let us fly... (we see Misty pass the leader in slow motion)

Let us fly... (The Beautiflies stand and cheer in slow motion as Misty heads for the home stretch!)

Let us fly-yai-yai-yai-yai, la-di-da-di-da-di-da,
To the golden sky!
It's the paradise of smiles
Where the sun always shines,
La-da-di-da-di-da-di-da....

Let us fly-yai-yai-yai-yai, la-di-da-di-da-di-da,
To the golden sky!
It's the paradise of smiles
Where the sun always shines,
La-da-di-da-di-da-di-da....

Let us fly-yai-yai-yai-yai, la-di-da-di-da-di-da,
To the golden sky!
It's the paradise of smiles
Where the sun always shines,
La-da-di-da-di-da-di-da.... (As Kochou sings the last line, Misty crosses the Start/Finish line as the checkered flag drops, making her the winner of the race!)

Aiirochou: YAHOO!!!!!!!

Kochou: Yeah!

Niji: Well done, Misty!

Ame: Thank you, Misty!

(In the winners circle, the three riders, the Beautiflies, and other track personnel cheer as Misty and Picha appear.)

Ace: Very well done, Misty!

Aravan: Never knew you had it in you!

Josh: You proved yourself today!

Misty: Thanks! (she accepts the gold medal, to thunderous applause) But I really want to give the medal to Ame, since I earned it on her behalf! (more cheers as Misty hangs the medal around Ame's neck.)

Ame: Thank you, Misty...I'll never forget when you stepped up to tame the power of a Beast... (more cheers as Kochou runs to hug Misty.)

(An instrumental of "When Tomorrow Comes" plays as the word "Next..." appears.)

Mizuirochou(voiceover) Next time, on "Kochou and the Beautiflies"....

(We see Brock greeting his siblings)

Mizuirochou(voiceover): We arrive in Pewter City, where Brock's little brother Forest wants to start a band of his own! (We see Flint and the gang with their ears covered) But, he's having a rough going of it; and the Rockets crashing his battle of the bands doesn't help! (We see the Rockets in a school auditorium as Forest looks on, horrified). Can we help Forest get his dreams of stardom off the ground? (We see Flint and the Brocklings in the audience as the Beautiflies play) Stay tuned!  

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(an instrumental of "Only the Beginning" plays as the word "Previously..." appears onscreen)



Niji(voiceover): Previously, on "Kochou and the Beautiflies"...

(We see scenes of Misty trying to ride a Suicune)

Niji(voiceover): Our tour led us back to Johto, where we learned one of the Beast Rider's favorite pasttimes is racing! (We see Josh, Ace, and Aravan in racing attire). One of the hottest up and coming riders was a big fan of ours...but our complimentary serenade got spoiled by the Rockets! (We see scenes from the "King/Queen of Rock n' Roll" sequence) They were so mad, they delibrately caused the young rider to crash as revenge for us upstaging them! (we see the scene of Ame crashing) But Misty stepped up to the challenge of being a racer, and won the race on the injured rider's behalf! (We see Misty crossing the finish line as the checkered flag drops)

Today, we arrive in Pewter City, where one of Brock's siblings also aspires to be a star!

(upbeat music begins as we see the title)

Me and my friends are Beautiflies!

Kochou: Hey! My name is Kochou!

Exciting adventures, glamour and fame!

Kochou: Now a Beautifly, never the same!

Come on, take flight and fly away now!

Kochou: Hey! My name is Kochou! (Kochou poses with his bandmates, Misty, and Niji before the title, which is lit up like a neon sign)

Episode 23: Rock Band of Brothers

(We open on a scene of Pewter City, but we focus on one particular house, where we find the Gym nearby. The chatter of children can be heard inside. Upon looking inside, we see Brock enthusiastically greeting his siblings as the gang makes themselves comfortable. Flint watches the spectacle, smiling proudly. The house is decorated with streamers, indicating one of the kids is celebrating a birthday.)

(After giving the youngest a hug, Brock glances upstairs, as if looking for someone else to greet)

Brock: So, where'd Terra go, Dad? I wanted to wish her happy birthday...

Flint: She's in her room, listening to her new Kochou CD...I can call her down, if you want.

Brock: Go ahead!

(In one of the kids' bedrooms, we see a young girl, presumably seven or eight years old, relaxing on her bed and glancing at a poster of Kochou singing that is plastered on the wall. Among the many dolls and exotically colored Ponyta dolls in the room are doll forms of the band, complete with miniature instruments. Shirts with pictures of the album art for the Beautiflies' albums hang in the closet. A radio sits on the girl's nightstand, playing "Depends on the Mood I'm In".)

Flint(offscreen): Terra!

(The girl perks up at the sound of her name, so she reaches over and turns the volume down on the radio.)

Terra: Yes, Dad? (she climbs off the bed and walks over to the display of the band's doll forms, where she begins brushing the Kochou doll's hair)

Flint(offscreen): Brock's here...he has a present for you.

Terra: Coming! (she finishes brushing the Kochou doll's hair, exits the room, and comes down the stairs, where everyone else is gathered. Her eyes widen when she sees a brightly wrapped box in Brock's hands) Oh! (she snatches the present from Brock's hands) Can I open it?

Brock: Sure you can! (he watches as Terra rips open the wrapping paper and lifts the third Beautifly album from the shreds of paper)

Terra: Wow! Thanks!

Brock: There's more...check the card.

(Terra notes a birthday card laying by the wrapping paper shreds. Upon opening it, a thousand credit bill and three tickets fall into her lap.)

Terra: All right! (she hugs Brock, just as Forest comes downstairs)

Forest: What did you get Terra, Brock?

(Before Brock can say anything, Terra shoves the tickets in Forest's face)

Terra: Three tickets to Kochou's concert tonight! Me, you and Dad can go!

Forest: Cool! Now I can watch Midorichou play live!

Brock: Huh?

Flint: Forest's school is having a battle of the bands to raise money for a new playground, and Forest formed a band...

Forest: We named it Emerald Sky, and I'm the drummer. (he proceeds to settle before the TV and switch it to another channel)

TV: And now, it's time for "The Ritchie and Mikaru Show"! (the screen shows a shot of Ritchie, Sparky and a Shiny Pikachu on a stage)

Terra: The only reason I let him watch my Kochou concert DVDs is so that he can study Midorichou's drumming... (on the screen, the Shiny Pikachu is dancing and singing "Oh-wo-over and over, I try to prove my love to you...")

Flint: They need practice, Brock...a LOT of practice! (everyone laughs)

Forest: If only Kochou and the band showed up here...

(Niji motions to Brock)

Niji(whispering): While Forest is distracted with his show, transform into Midorichou and surprise him!

Brock(whispering): Okay... (to Flint) If you don't mind, we're going to go get comfortable and unpack...

Flint: Go ahead, the party's not for a while.

(Brock leads the gang upstairs and into the guest suite, where several beds have been prepared)

Niji: Nice room...let's get ready!

May: Okay! (she touches the ruby in her ring and claps twice, her shirt lengthens and gains silver buttons. Next, she taps the ring on her shoes, making them turn into red high heels. Upon tapping the ring on her legs, she gains a white skirt with rubies dotting it. Finally, she claps over her head twice, and an electric guitar appears in her hands, as well as her hair turning red.)

Akaichou: Haeru wingu, Akaichou yo!

(Meanwhile, Forest heads upstairs to his room...)

Forest: Hey Brock, where'd you-- ( he gasps as Brock touches the emerald in his ring and claps twice, making his shirt turn silver. Upon touching the jewel to his legs, he gains a pair of emerald studded pants and golden shoes, also studded with emeralds. Next, Brock claps twice over his head, making the rest of his normal clothes become a sparkling green jacket. Finally, he claps twice again, making his hair turn black and forming a pair of drum sticks in one hand.)

Midorichou: Haeru wingu, Midorichou yo!

Forest: I didn't see that, that was just my imagination...I was dreaming...(continues as he heads into his room.) Yeah, I was dreaming when I saw that. (slams the door)

(Crystal touches the sapphire in her ring and claps twice, making gloves appear on her hands. When the sapphire is tapped on her feet, her shoes become aqua sandals studded with sapphires. Next, Crystal claps over her head, making her slip into a shirt that starts out royal blue at the top, then turns white at the bottom; followed by a aqua skirt. Finally, she claps twice again, and her hair is magically braided, plus a harmonica appears in her hand.)

Mizuirochou: Haeru wingu, Mizuirochou yo!

(Whitney touches the topaz in her ring and claps twice, making her shirt and shorts turn into a short yellow dress. Touching the ring to her shoes turns them into small boots. Clapping over her head makes Whitney's hair turn yellow and put itself up in a ponytail, as well as making a yellow sash and small topazes appear on her costume. Whitney claps again, and lace appears on her costume.)

Ierochou: Haeru wingu, Ierochou yo!

(Anabel touches the amethyst in her ring and claps twice, making her shirt gain purple sparkles. Touching the ring on her legs makes her capris lengthen into purple pants with matching shoes. Clapping over her head forms a purple vest with blue trim, which Anabel slips into; Anabel next claps twice again, lengthening her hair to shoulder length and forming a bass guitar in her hands.)

Aiirochou: Haeru wingu, Aiirochou yo!

Ash(holds his hand in the air, then sings in a noticeably older sounding voice): Ai-yai-yai, I'm your little Beautifly! (Ash's hand begins to glow) Green, black, and blue; make the colors in the sky!

(MUSIC-"Beautifly" (instrumental))

(We see a glowing outline of Ash's body against the background of Beautifly wings. As Ash hangs in this position, his torso begins to glow purple, and a silver and purple shirt appears on him. Next, a checkered jacket appears over that in a flash of purple. Next, we look at Ash's legs as sparkling black pants appear on his legs in a flash of blue, and silver shoes appear on his feet. The view next shifts to Ash's head, where we see his eyes finally open. His normally black hair begins to lengthen and turn silver. A white rose appears in the right pocket of the jacket, which the young man holds in one hand as he poses for the audience.)

(Music cut)

Niji: Quick! Downstairs! (as everyone troops downstairs into the basement, she conjures the band's instruments inside the practice room. The band takes this opportunity to tune up, just as Flint, Lola, Terra, Forest, and the other Brocklings arrive)

Terra: Kochou's here! Brock heard Forest's wish and brought Kochou here!

Forest: Huh? I didn't wish for anything!

Terra: Oh yes you did!

Forest: Did not!

Terra: Did too!

Forest: Did not!

(Kochou whistles, getting everyone's attention)

Kochou: The only thing that matters is that we're here, not who asked us to come! (Terra and Forest stop their arguement) And as a special present for this little lady... (gestures to Terra) we have a special song just for her... (snaps to count Midorichou off)

(music begins as we see Chibi Kochou pick up a phone and dial a number)

Kochou: I just had to call to claim I got your letter, (Chibi Kochou begins to talk to Chibi Misty on the other end, every so often referring to a letter in his hand)
And I understood almost every line...
You said TLC is what you miss from me,
You want back in my arms, PDQ!
Then 'Ooh, I love this game!', then three letters by your name, LOA...what does that say? (Chibi Kochou looks blankly at one line in the letter, which says "LOA")

You said 'Oh, baby, it's so simple... (Chibi Misty mouths the words as Kochou sings them)
Didn't mean to make it hard to understand...
I've been gone so long,
Want you to know I miss you, boy...oh yes I do!
And that message for you tells you what I'm gonna do when I get home!'
Oh yeah... (we return to the band playing again)

LOA, (Love On Arrival)
For you! (Love On Arrival)
LOA is what I'm gonna give to you!
I've been counting the days,
I've been lonely, I've been blue! (Love On Arrival)
For you! (Love On Arrival)
And now, after all this time I've got nothin' on my mind but LOA! (Love On Arrival)
For you! (we quickly return to Chibi Kochou on the phone again)

I said 'Oh baby, I do love you! (Chibi Kochou mouths the words as they are sung)
And I'm always amazed the way we fit! (we see Kochou and Misty as puzzle pieces)
And I TGIF,
That's good I found you when I did...yes I do!
Those three letters by your name, I will give you just the same when I get home!
Oh yes I will!' (we return to Kochou and the band again)

LOA, (Love On Arrival)
For you! (Love On Arrival)
LOA is what I'm gonna give to you!
I've been counting the days,
I've been lonely, I've been blue! (Love On Arrival)
For you! (Love On Arrival)
And now, after all this time I've got nothin' on my mind but LOA! (Love On Arrival)
For you!

I don't need the confirmation!
Got it right here in my hands!
Don't need local translation!
You don't spell it out in words, but I can understand "OA"!
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh,
LOA!

LOA, (Love On Arrival)
For you! (Love On Arrival)
LOA is what I'm gonna give to you!
I've been counting the days,
I've been lonely, I've been blue! (Love On Arrival)
For you! (Love On Arrival)
And now, after all this time I've got nothin' on my mind but LOA! (Love On Arrival)
For you!

And now, after all this time I've got nothin' on my mind but LOA! (For you!)

(Terra leads the applause as the song ends)

Terra: Bravo! Thank you, Kochou!

Forest: Awesome song!

Midorichou: We have more of them for you tonight! (winks at Forest)

(Later, the phone on the kitchen wall rings, sending the Brocklings running to see who the caller is)

Forest: I got it! That's probably Sunny! (he answers the phone) Hello? Hi, Sunny! mm-hmm...dress rehearsal in the school auditorium tomorrow morning...we can use the school's drums and keyboards? Great!... (continues in the background as Brock, Lola, and Flint listen from the living room)

Brock: He sounds like he really wants to win this battle of the bands, Dad...

Flint: He does, my son...in addition to the ticket funds that will be used to build a new playground, the top prize is 5000 credits...

Lola: Which he wants to use to make a practice area in the basement so they don't have to keep meeting in diferent locations...

Terra: They have a few songs, but when I last heard them practice, it sounded awful!

Flint: They're getting better, but still need practice...Sunny is the girl that sings and plays keyboards in the band.

Terra: If they need practice, he can watch Kochou at tonight's concert! (smiles at Brock, who winks back)

(We see scenes of Terra's birthday party before the scene shifts to the inside of a crowded arena. Flint leads Forest and Terra through the crowds and lets them settle into thier seats, which overlook the stage.)

Forest: Great seats!

Terra: Yeah, and I have a great view of Kochou from here! (smiles)

Forest: This'll be perfect for me to observe Midorichou... (watches intently as the lights dim)

Announcer: And now, ladies and gentlemen....Kochou and the Beautiflies!

(the crowd roars and music begins as the lights come up on the band. Kochou is at his mike, swaying to the beat as he strums on his guitar. Mizuirochou is on Kochou's left, Akaichou stands to his right, and Aiirochou stands off by Akaichou's right. Ierochou is at the keyboards nearby, and Midorichou is at the drums, which are on a raised platform behind Mizuirochou.)

Kochou: Deep inside your heart,
That's where it's got to start!
There are those who doubt
That you will start to sprout!

But believe in yourself!
You've got to believe in yourself, baby!
Got to believe in yourself,
Or you'll get nothin' from anyone else!

Don't give up when people tell you no!
Keep on searchin' for another way to go!

Other Beautiflies: Go! Go! Go! Go!

Kochou and others: Believe in yourself!
You've got to believe in yourself, baby!
Got to believe in yourself,
Or you'll get nothin' from anyone else!

Believe in yourself!
You've got to believe in yourself, baby!
Got to believe in yourself,
Believe in yourself! (the crowd roars as Kochou bows) Thank you!

(In the audience, Forest, Terra, and Flint applaud as well)

Terra: Yeah!

Forest: It's almost as Kochou was telling me good luck at the battle tomorrow!

Flint: I know you will, Forest...you've been working hard. (he listens as the band begins another song)

(The next morning, the Rockets watch from a bush as parents and teachers arrive at the elementary school. The school's sign reads "WELCOME KOCHOU AND THE BEAUTIFLIES!")

Yami: Today Beauty-boy and his cohorts are putting on a little show for the kiddies...

Kage: Yeah...we could teach the kids more than Silverhead could ever know! Thangs like speed...

(we see Chibi Kage running from some chibi police officers)

Kage: Stealth...

(We see Chibi Kage sneaking past some guards)

Meowth: Forget dose tings! (the scene shatters) Da show that's happenin' today involves cash...

Yami: Ooh, money! Money, money money! (Yami's eyes turn into credit signs, but Kage just sighs)

Kage(over Yami's babbling): Why did you have to start her up, Meowth?

(Inside the theater, Forest, his band, and the other bands are setting up as Kochou and the others look on.)

Random boy: I think it was cool to have Kochou emceeing the battle!

Random girl: He's so beautiful!

(Kochou is suddenly distracted by kids asking for autographs. He signs a few items before Forest approaches with a red haired girl by his side)

Forest: Kochou, meet Sunny; my best friend... (gestures to the girl)

Sunny: It's so cool to meet you, Kochou! (shakes Kochou's hand)

Kochou: The pleasure's all mine!

Sunny: How do we become stars like you?

Kochou: Sometimes it all starts with a camera....

Sunny: Huh?

(music begins as the bands continue to set up, all with cameras flashing in the background)

Kochou: Click! And it comes in focus! (the scene of the backstage area focuses)
Click! And the world takes notice! (we see the Earth turn to look at a star with Kochou's face)
Click! And in a flash, (a camera flash is seen)
You're the new sensation, an overnight smash! (we see Kochou and Forest on the cover of a magazine)

Kage, Yami, and Meowth: Clash! (the Rockets burst through a door)
That's what we're gonna do,
If you don't step aside! (the Rockets shove people out of the way as they run through the hall)
Clash!
Look out, we're comin' though
Better run somewhere and hide,
You better hide!

Kochou: Click! And it's all so thrilling!
Click! And you've got top billing! (We see a marquee that says "TONITE: EMERALD SKY")
Click! And there you are,
You're the new sensation, a media star! (we see Kochou and Forest on a TV screen)

Kage, Yami, and Meowth: Clash!
We're gonna pick a fight,
Gonna kick us up a fuss! (The Rockets tussle with some guards)
Clash!
Yes, you'll regret the day that you got in our way!
Baby, you don't wanna clash with us! (The Rockets burst into the backstage area)

Kochou: Click! It can happen just that quick!

Kage, Yami, and Meowth: Clash! We're really on our way now!

Kochou: Click! Any moment we will click!

Kage, Yami, and Meowth: Clash! We'll reach the top any day now!

Kochou: Click!,

Yami: Clash!

Kochou: Click! It can happen just that quick!

Kage, Yami, and Meowth: Clash! We're really on our way now!

Kochou: Click! Any moment we will click!

Kage, Yami, and Meowth: Clash! We'll reach the top any day now!

Kochou: Click!

Yami: Clash!

Kochou: Click!

Yami: Clash!

Kochou: Click!

Yami: Clash!

Kochou: Click!

(On the final camera flash, the scene shows the Rockets being lead away from the backstage area)

Forest: That'll teach you not to clash with our battle! (does a rimshot, making Midorichou smile.)

Mizuirochou: He's developing your style every day...

(In the auditorium, a teacher addresses the crowd of other teachers, kids and parents as music begins)

Teacher: While all the kids have worked hard over the last month, the one thing they need to remember the most about making music...Kochou and the Beautiflies couldn't have said it any better... (the lights come up on the band)

Kochou: Gift wrapping, all those trappings,
They don't mean a thing!
What matters is the song,
The song and how you sing!

Kochou and others: Straight from the heart,
It's gotta come,
Straight from the heart!
Simple and true;
It's gotta come directly from you!
It's gotta come, straight from the, straight from the heart!

Kochou: Don't rely on mere attraction,
Wait ‘till they go into action!
Those with their arrogant airs,
Are ones it's best to beware!

Kochou and others: Straight from the heart,
It's gotta come,
Straight from the heart!
Simple and true;
It's gotta come directly from you!
It's gotta come, straight from the, straight from the heart! (the crowd roars with applause. Forest watches from his drum set as Kochou bows)

Forest(thinking): Thank you for everything, Kochou...now I know that all our songs come from the heart...(to his bandmates) Ready to rock, guys?

Other kids: YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(We listen to Forest's band play a clip of "Stand By Me" as the scene fades)

(An instrumental of "When Tomorrow Comes" plays as the word "Next..." appears onscreen)

Ierochou(voiceover): Next time, on "Kochou and the Beautiflies"...

(We see Kochou introducing another band in an outdoor theater)

Ierochou(voiceover): We plan a large outdoor concert to herald the start of the summer, and we call it the Beautifly Jam! (we see a banner advertising the Jam) However, one of the other band's singers has a gem the Rockets want, and they'll do anything short of crashing the show to get it! (we see the gem inside a necklace hanging around a navy haired girl's neck) But when we allow her to room with us for the night, the Rockets capture her! (we see the girl calling for help) Can we rescue her? I hope so, because the Jam depends on it!  

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(An instrumental of "Only the Beginning" plays as the word "Previously..." flashes onscreen)

Niji(voiceover): Previously, on "Kochou and the Beautiflies..."

(We see Terra and Forest dancing at the concert from the last episode)

Niji(voiceover): We arrived in Pewter City for our next stop, where we stopped to say hi to Brock's family. (we see the Brocklings again) It was Terra's birthday, and during the party, we played a song for her. (we see scenes from the "Love On Arrival" sequence) Furthermore, we learned that Forest had also formed a band for a battle of the bands at his school, and they needed inspiration. (we see a scene of Forest and Sunny) So as a surprise for the kids, we came and played to open the battle. (we see scenes from the "Click/Clash" sequence) Our playing was all the inspiration Forest needed! (we see Forest performing)

Today, we're planning a special concert to herald the start of the summer...and this jam is the Beautifly Jam!

(upbeat music begins as we see the title)

Me and my friends are Beautiflies!

Kochou: Hey! My name is Kochou!

Exciting adventures, glamour and fame!

Kochou: Now a Beautifly, never the same!

Come on, take flight and fly away now!

Kochou: Hey! My name is Kochou! (Kochou poses with his bandmates, Misty, and Niji before the title, which is lit up like a neon sign)

Episode 24: Welcome to the Beautifly Jam!

(We open on the scene of the mansion, where the gang is resting in the lounge and trying to stay cool. Various fans and pools also dot the room.)

Ash: I'm hot... (he fans himself with his cap)

Crystal: Same here... (she relaxes before a fan)

Misty: I wish I could make the weather cooler, guys...but the forecast says it'll only get hotter from here. (everyone groans)

Brock: There's got to be something to do today that doesn't involve going outside... (he reaches for the newspaper and looks through the Upcoming Events part of the style section)

May: There's nothing on at the movies...

Whitney: We've been to the mall twice this week...

Anabel: Say... (Niji perks up from a pool, interested)

Niji: What is it, Anabel? (sips a glass of nectar lying by the pool)

Anabel: You think we could ask a few bands to play with Kochou and the Beautiflies in one big nighttime concert?

Crystal: Yeah! We'll call it the "Beautifly Jam!"

Misty: Hold on, Crystal...first we need to decide on a few bands to ask... (she opens a directory of bands, prompting everyone to talk at once)

Brock: Can we ask The Three Lights to come?

May: And the Starbolts?

Whitney: Ooh! I want Full Moon to come, too!

Crystal: What about the Pearls? I've met their lead singer, Luchia...

Misty: Let me look and see what their plans are...(she looks through the directory for a moment) The Three Lights can probably come...

Brock: Yes!

Misty: The Starbolts are touring to promote their new album, but I'll see if they're willing to make a stop here... (May smiles) The Pearls are actually in town for a series of concerts, so we can probably get them on board...

Crystal: All right!

Misty: And... (she looks up Full Moon's entry) Full Moon has an open date, so I'll see if she's willing to come.

Anabel: If they can all come, the Beautifly Jam's gonna be so awesome!

Crystal: You said it!

Misty: I'm gonna start calling them, so you guys get ready and plan the jam while I'm busy calling. (she gets up and departs to another room, where a phone and planner are waiting on a desk)

May: No problem! (she touches the ruby in her ring and claps twice, her shirt lengthens and gains silver buttons. Next, she taps the ring on her shoes, making them turn into red high heels. Upon tapping the ring on her legs, she gains a white skirt with rubies dotting it. Finally, she claps over her head twice, and an electric guitar appears in her hands, as well as her hair turning red.)

Akaichou: Haeru wingu, Akaichou yo!

(Brock touches the emerald in his ring and claps twice, making his shirt turn silver. Upon touching the jewel to his legs, he gains a pair of emerald studded pants and golden shoes, also studded with emeralds. Next, Brock claps twice over his head, making the rest of his normal clothes become a sparkling green jacket. Finally, he claps twice again, making his hair turn black and forming a pair of drum sticks in one hand.)

Midorichou: Haeru wingu, Midorichou yo!

(Crystal touches the sapphire in her ring and claps twice, making gloves appear on her hands. When the sapphire is tapped on her feet, her shoes become aqua sandals studded with sapphires. Next, Crystal claps over her head, making her slip into a shirt that starts out royal blue at the top, then turns white at the bottom; followed by a aqua skirt. Finally, she claps twice again, and her hair is magically braided, plus a harmonica appears in her hand.)

Mizuirochou: Haeru wingu, Mizuirochou yo!

(Whitney touches the topaz in her ring and claps twice, making her shirt and shorts turn into a short yellow dress. Touching the ring to her shoes turns them into small boots. Clapping over her head makes Whitney's hair turn yellow and put itself up in a ponytail, as well as making a yellow sash and small topazes appear on her costume. Whitney claps again, and lace appears on her costume.)

Ierochou: Haeru wingu, Ierochou yo!

(Anabel touches the amethyst in her ring and claps twice, making her shirt gain purple sparkles. Touching the ring on her legs makes her capris lengthen into purple pants with matching shoes. Clapping over her head forms a purple vest with blue trim, which Anabel slips into; Anabel next claps twice again, lengthening her hair to shoulder length and forming a bass guitar in her hands.)

Aiirochou: Haeru wingu, Aiirochou yo!

Ash(holds his hand in the air, then sings in a noticeably older sounding voice): Ai-yai-yai, I'm your little Beautifly! (Ash's hand begins to glow) Green, black, and blue; make the colors in the sky!

(MUSIC-"Beautifly" (instrumental))

(We see a glowing outline of Ash's body against the background of Beautifly wings. As Ash hangs in this position, his torso begins to glow purple, and a silver and purple shirt appears on him. Next, a checkered jacket appears over that in a flash of purple. Next, we look at Ash's legs as sparkling black pants appear on his legs in a flash of blue, and silver shoes appear on his feet. The view next shifts to Ash's head, where we see his eyes finally open. His normally black hair begins to lengthen and turn silver. A white rose appears in the right pocket of the jacket, which the young man holds in one hand as he poses for the audience.)

(Music cut)

(When Kochou finishes transforming, the Beautiflies huddle together, discussing ideas.)

(Elsewhere, in a Rocket base located somewhere in Pallet Town, Kage is resting on a couch, reading the newspaper. Yami and Meowth are seated before a fan, trying to battle the heat)

Yami: This heat is doing a number on my hair! (we note that Yami's hair is sticking up in at least twelve different directions.)

Meowth: Do I look like a Dragonair to ya? (fans himself with a piece of cardboard)

(Yami pictures a Dragonair with a Meowth head and bursts out laughing)

Meowth(over Yami's laughter): What'd I say? (Yami continues laughing)

(Suddenly, Kage motions for Yami and Meowth to come closer)

Kage: Check this out... (he points out an item in the entertainment section) There's gonna be a big two day long concert in the park in a few days...hosted by none other than Beauty-boy!

Yami: Your point?

Kage: Some big names will be there! The Three Lights are coming...

Meowth: Really? (he scrambles onto Kage's lap and reads more of the story) No way! Full Moon's coming too!

Yami: WOW!!! I LOVE her song "Let's Sing a Song"!

Meowth: Dat's not all! Da Poils and da Starbolts are gonna be there too!

Yami: The Pearls are pretty cool, but it's the Starbolts I'm interested in...

Kage: Why?

Yami: I'm interested in the pendant their lead singer wears...for a heist!

Kage: A heist?

Yami: Yeah! We could disrupt everything when the Starbolts are playing, and while everyone's running around like crazy, we grab the pendant!

Kage: You're onto something here, Yami! (he tosses the newspaper aside) But first, let's do something about this heat! It's doing me in!

(music begins as we return to the mansion, where the Beautiflies are planning the Jam)

Kochou: Uh ha huh!
Oh, it's comin' along, and growin' strong!
It's workin' out, workin' out!
It's startin' to move, and findin' a groove!
It's workin' out, workin' out!
It's gettin' in shape and pullin' together!
It's workin out, workin' out!

(we return to the Rocket base, where Kage fruitlessly looks for something to keep cool)

Kage: It's causing a strain, it's givin' me a pain!
It's doin' me in, doin' me in!
It's got me upset, it's makin' me sweat!
It's doin' me in, doin' me in!
It's pullin' me apart! (ow), got me in a spin (huh)!
It's doin' me in, doin' me in!

(we return to the mansion)

Kochou: It's stayin' on course, gatherin' force!
It's workin' out, workin' out!

(we look back at the Rocket base)

Kage: It's makin' me wheeze, somebody help me, please!
It's doin' me in, doin me in!

Kochou: It's trackin' ahead, buildin' momentum!
It's workin' out!

Kage: There's no way I can win!
It's doin' me in!

Kochou: It's workin out!

Kage: It's doin me in!

Kochou: It's workin out! (he triumphantly holds up a poster advertising the Jam as he sings the last line. Misty walks in with a few papers containing notes.)

Misty: Great news, guys...every band you suggested can come take part in the Jam. (everyone cheers) I told them that they could each perform at least one song...

Kochou: Go on...

Misty: But so far, the only band to take up my offer was the Pearls...they're going to use their extra song to promote their new single, "Heartbeat".

Mizuirochou: So that means they're going to do "Heartbeat" and at least one other song? (Misty nods)

Aiirochou: So, when's everyone going to get here?

Misty: Everyone will arrive later this afternoon...Niji's already created places for them to stay for the night. (As Misty says this, Niji flits by with a few extra blankets, pillows, and other items for the guest rooms)

Ierochou: Besides, the mansion has plenty of guest rooms for everyone to have their own room, if they wanted one!

Mizuirochou: I can't wait to see Luchia again! (she runs to a window and watches for the various buses to arrive)

(Later, in the park, Kage, Yami, and Meowth struggle to get a closer look at the stage through a bush. Crowds of people, however, are obstructing their view)

Kage: See anything?

Yami: Just zillions and zillions of people, and not much of the stage.

Kage: I don't know if the Starbolts will be performing tonight or tomorrow night, but if it's not tonight, I have a backup plan we can use... (Yami nods and continues straining to get a look at the stage)

Meowth: I knew we shoulda came olier, so we could avoid da crowds... (the crowd murmuring catches his attention as the lights dim onstage) Hey! I tink da show's starting! (Kage and Yami snap to attention as Misty comes onstage)

Misty: Good evening everyone, and thank you for coming to the first annual Beautifly Jam! (wild applause) We have some of today's hottest talent joining Kochou and his crew for two nights of great music and wonderful memories! (more applause) That being said, sit back, relax, and have a great night tonight! (applause as Misty exits the stage, allowing a spotlight to appear on Kochou)

Kochou: Aw yeah! (random screaming) How is everyone tonight? (wild cheers) Great! Before we start, I hope you remembered to read the Safety signs posted around the park on your way in... (a light appears on one such sign) Following those rules will make sure we have a fun and safe time tonight, okay? (more cheers) So without any further ado...are you ready to feel the rhythm of the night?

(music begins as the crowd cheers in reply)

Kochou: Great! Here we go! (the lights appear on the Beautiflies, who are all playing their instruments.)

(Kochou dances a little as Ierochou solos for a moment, then sings)

Kochou: When it feels like the world is on your shoulders,
And all of the madness has got you goin' crazy,
It's time to get out, step out into the street! (we see several people walking by on the street)
Where all of the action is right there at your feet!

Well, I know a place where we can dance the whole night away, (we see people in the crowd dancing to the song)
Underneath the electric stars! (some stars in the sky pulse to the beat)
Just come with me and we can shake your blues right away!
You'll be doing fine once the music starts! Oh!

Other Beautiflies: Feel the beat of the rhythm of the night!

Kochou: Dance until the morning light!

Other Beautiflies: Forget about the worries on your mind!

Kochou: You can leave them all behind!

Other Beautiflies: Feel the beat of the rhythm of the night!

Kochou: Oh, the rhythm of the night...
Oh yeah!

(We see Meowth grooving to the song for a moment as Kage and Yami look on, unamused)

Meowth: I'm feelin' dat rhythm, all right! (the crowd cheering interrupts his dance) Hey! I was enjoyin' dat!

Kage: I think it's time for Full Moon to perform... (points out a girl with long blonde hair in a white dress onstage with her band)

Yami: Wonder what she'll sing... (focuses on the stage as a slow pop beat starts)

Full Moon: There's still one more thing, that will never, ever change,
This dream, that I'm forever drawing...
The person I am now, could it possibly reflect
All of my days inside my very own two eyes?

Hey, will you look up?
Take a look into the sky,
See how it rolls along?
So...very soon...
I understand!
Give it all I have!
It is time for me to rise and shine!
I'm searching for a full moon...

Let's sing a song!
So that we can be bound, just the two of us
I am doing all I can, all of this for you!

Day by day,
I embrace my yesterday,
When tomorrow comes,
I'll always be holding this hope inside me!

Let's sing a song!
If my faith allows, I will be with you,
You are giving me the strength to face any pain!

More and more,
Closer, closer, closer now, I come to you
And I have this message for you:
Many thanks to you!

(The crowd roars in reply, but Kage and Yami look bored)

Kage: Thank you, Full Moon, for putting Meowth to sleep... (gestures to Meowth, who is snoozing in the grass)

Yami: Hey... (nudges Meowth)

Meowth: Hm?

Yami: If we're gonna stir up some panic, between acts is the time to do it! (she motions for Kage and Meowth to follow her into the crowd...)

(Back onstage, Kochou prepares to introduce The Pearls)

Kochou: Our other guest for tonight is the hottest female artist or group today...with such hits as "Ever Blue", "Splash Dream", and their current single, "Heartbeat"; it's safe to say these ladies are soaring to new heights! (wild cheers) So please join me in welcoming The Pearls to the stage: Luchia... (a blonde haired girl wearing an elaborate pink outfit comes onstage) Hanon... (an aqua haired girl wearing a matching outfit comes onstage. Some in the crowd ooh and ah over the star clips in Hanon's hair) and Lina! (more cheers as a girl with long green hair wearing a matching gown comes onstage, joining her two bandmates and their band)

Luchia: Thank you, Kochou; it's good to be here tonight!

Lina: When we were told that a cover of our hit "Star Jewel" would be on the soundtrack for "Galaxy Dreamer", it was quite a surprise when we heard you were the band that covered it! (applause) You did a very nice job with that cover, I might add.

Kochou: My pleasure.

(Just then, a crash is heard, and the crowd gasps as the Rockets appear onstage.)

(music begins as Kochou, the Pearls, and their band look on, aghast)

Kage, Yami, and Meowth: Winning is everything, winning is everything
It isn't how you play the game!
Winning is everything, Winning is everything
I want everybody to know my name!

Kage: I'm aimin' for success, gonna do what it takes!
If someone gets hurt, well, them's the breaks!
If you wanna reach the top, don't let anybody stop you!

Kage, Yami, and Meowth: Winning is everything, winning is everything
I ain't cut out for second string!
Winning is everything, Winning is everything
So go find another song to sing!

Hanon: Make us!

Kage, Yami, and Meowth: Winning is everything, winning is everything
It isn't how you play the game!
Winning is everything, Winning is everything
I want everybody to know my name!

Yami: I'm aimin' for success, gonna do what it takes!
If someone gets hurt, well, them's the breaks!
If you wanna reach the top, don't let anybody stop you!

Kage, Yami, and Meowth: Winning is everything, einning is everything
I ain't cut out for second string!
Winning is everything, Winning is everything
So go find another song to sing!

Luchia: No way!

Kage, Yami, and Meowth: Winning is everything, winning is everything, winning is everything!
Winning is everything!

(Nincadas chirp)

Kochou: Security!

(Some security guards haul the Rockets offstage, to some applause)

Lina: That was very rude of those people, crashing the show like this!

Luchia: Besides, winning isn't everything when it comes to music!

Hanon: Yeah, music is supposed to come from your heart!

(a rhythmic pop beat begins as the Pearls' band starts to play)

Luchia: We dedicate this song to people and bands like Kochou...those that understand that music from the heart makes a perfect harmony! (the crowd cheers)

All three Pearls: Struck by stormy seas and tossed all around,
And it seems as if we'll lose now...
We will shake that off and look for love in our hearts
That lies inside of us...

We will stand up and defend the promise we made
As many times we need to do so!
We bathe in the light, and dance and splash everywhere,
It feels so beautiful...

As we rise into the sunshine,
We are hot! We are hot! We are hot!
We lift up our voices, singing;
Flying high! Flying high! Flying high!

Fly away now...fly away now!

Our excited heartbeat, is consumed by a lovely melody...
Our heartbeat pulses with pride, and now we understand the only truth!
The light's reflection comes, straight from the mirror in the clouds...
Our restless and strong heartbeat is consumed and strengthened by the power of love!
And it will spread out towards our dream of a perfect harmony!

(The Rockets grumble as the song continues)

All three Pearls: I stretch out my hand across this dark and broken world
I welcome all of you to this place.
Although it hurt at first, I have dealt with the pain
So was that really love?

A rushing wind is blowing,
Really quick! Really quick! Really quick!
I made it through the wild squall,
I am strong! I am strong! I am strong!

We will be strong...we will be strong!

Everybody's heartbeat together forms a rainbow of harmony...
Can't you hear the bell's lovely ring? Our light will shine forever and always!
We will be searching for the return of our paradise,
The heartbeat that we feel will be consumed by the power of love!
And it will spread out toward our dream of a perfect harmony!

[guitar solo]

All three Pearls: Our excited heartbeat, is consumed by a lovely melody...
Our heartbeat pulses with pride, and now we understand the only truth!
The light's reflection comes, straight from the mirror in the clouds...
Our restless and strong heartbeat is consumed and strengthened by the power of love!

Everybody's heartbeat together forms a rainbow of harmony...
Can't you hear the bell's lovely ring? Our light will shine forever and always!
We will be searching for the return of our paradise,
The heartbeat that we feel will be consumed by the power of love!
And it will spread out toward our dream of a perfect harmony!
We will rise again with this dream of a perfect harmony!

(the crowd roars as the song ends)

Hanon: Thanks, everyone; and thank you, Kochou! (the crowd cheers again)

(That night, the bands all retire to their rooms in the mansion)

Niji: That was wonderful! I can see why Mizuirochou likes the Pearls now...

Misty: Have you checked on everyone?

Niji: Yes, Misty...everyone's all right at the moment.

(Just then, Misty and Niji hear a rustle coming from the Starbolts' room)

Misty: What was that?

Niji: It sounded like it was coming from the Starbolts' room! (she and Misty dash down the hall as the words "To Be Continued...." appear in the scene)

(an instrumental of "When Tomorrow Comes" plays as the word "Next..." appears onscreen)

Aiirochou(voiceover): Next time, on "Kochou and the Beautiflies"...

(we see the crowd scattering in panic)

Aiirochou(voiceover): The Rockets seem to be doing anything they can to ruin the Beautifly Jam! As if trying to steal a pendant wasn't enough... (we see the gang and Starbolts' lead singer fleeing the Rockets), they even try to disrupt their performance! (we see the bands and the crowd wincing at feedback). Things aren't totally lost--the Pearls return for an encore on the second night. (we see the Pearls singing again) But I wonder if the Jam will be taken down by the Rockets? Stay tuned!  

[Karuta64]

(an instrumental of "Only the Beginning" plays as the word "Previously..." appears onscreen)

Niji(voiceover): Previously, on "Kochou and the Beautiflies"...

(We see scenes of the "Rhythm of the Night" sequence)

Niji(voiceover) We planned a huge summer concert with some of our fellow bands--the Beautifly Jam! (we see the gang planning the Jam). Full Moon, The Pearls, the Starbolts, and the Three Lights all decided to join us for two nights of great music and memories. (we see Full Moon and the Pearls performing). The trouble came up when the Rockets decided to crash The Pearls' set before they even started! (we see Kochou and the Pearls looking aghast as the Rockets sing) Thankfully, we managed to shoo them off, and the Pearls set went with no further problems. (we see the Pearls performing again)

However, the Rockets are not giving up in their hopes of crashing the Jam! I hope the second night isn't ruined!

(upbeat music begins as we see the title)

Me and my friends are Beautiflies!

Kochou: Hey! My name is Kochou!

Exciting adventures, glamour and fame!

Kochou: Now a Beautifly, never the same!

Come on, take flight and fly away now!

Kochou: Hey! My name is Kochou! (Kochou poses with his bandmates, Misty, and Niji before the title, which is lit up like a neon sign)

Episode 25: The Beat Goes On

(Misty and Niji run down the hall, which spurs Kochou to peek from his room)

Kochou: Misty, what are you doing up? It's 1 in the morning! (gestures to the clock on his dresser, which reads 1 AM)

Misty: Someone's inside the Starbolts' room, and we're going to check it out.

Kochou: Is there anything I can do?

Misty: Just go back to bed...Niji will let you know if you need to wake everyone!

Kochou: Okay then. (stretches as he returns to his room)

(An hour or so later, Niji flits inside after opening the door a crack and turns the lights on, startling Kochou! He rubs the sleep from his eyes and sits up in bed)

Kochou: What is it?

Niji: Misty says that someone's trying to get inside the Starbolts' room...and they may be after their lead singer, Umi.

Kochou: Why?

Niji: Umi's trademark is the aquamarine pendant she always wears, and she's afraid someone's trying to take it from her...so Misty wants you and the others to take her to another room to sleep.

Kochou: Okay... (he climbs out of bed and follows Niji down the hall, where a navy blue-haired girl waits by the first door on the left)

Niji(to the girl): All right, Umi...Kochou will make sure you're all right.

Umi: Thank you...a very good friend of mine gave me my pendant, and I'd hate to see it lost or stolen. (we see a glimpse of the pendant, which glitters in the moonlight)

Kochou: Not to worry, we'll see to it that it's safe! (he motions for the other Beautiflies to follow him down the hall)

(the scene of the hallway is framed in binoculars as we see the Rockets camped outside, looking inside the mansion)

Yami: So much for climbing in the window directly...

Kage: Well, next time we could try to be a tad more quieter? (Yami backs away, perturbed by Kage's remark)

Yami: I didn't count on that twig to snap, all right? (Kage seems to accept that answer, even though it's not the answer he had in mind)

Meowth: I say we bypass da window altogether and come through da door!

Kage: There's an idea! (He motions for Yami to huddle, where they begin discussing ideas)

(Meanwhile, Kochou leads Umi into a spare bedroom, where the Beautiflies are waiting)

Kochou: Here we are...

Umi: Whoa...it's very nice! (she makes herself comfortable in the bed as Mizuirochou tucks her in)

Kochou: Niji asked if anyone's willing to guard the room so nobody gets in. Any volunteers?

(Nincadas chirp as Kochou awaits an answer)

Aiirochou: I know who'd be perfect!

(The scene fades to show Midorichou standing outside the doorway)

Midorichou(thinking): Why did Aiirochou pick me to guard? It's 3 AM and nothing exciting has happened... (he shifts his position a little) Must not go to sleep...

(suddenly, some movement outside startles Midorichou!)

Midorichou: Who's there? (he switches on his flashlight and looks around for a moment. At first, all he sees is someone heading for the bathroom, but before he turns the light off, he looks again to see some familiar maroon hair peeking from behind a column) Uh oh... (he switches off his light and races inside the room) Everyone! We have to find Umi another safe spot! Quickly!

Ierochou: Why? (she stretches as Akaichou helps Umi from the bed)

Midorichou: I found the Rockets hiding behind a column in the hallway, and I think they were planning to come in here!

Akaichou: Come on! (she leads the Beautiflies outside, only to meet the Rockets in the hallway)

Kage: Going somewhere?

Aiirochou: HI-YAH!!! (she kicks Kage in the leg, leaving him to hop around in pain)

Mizuirochou: Nice distraction!

Aiirochou: I don't know how much time we have before he recovers...but at any rate, time is running out!

(music begins as the Beautiflies and Umi flee the Rockets)

Beautiflies: Oo-oo-woo-oo-woo-oo-woo-woo, oo-oo-woo!

Kochou: Time, time, time, time!

Time is runnin' out! (Time)
Time is runnin' out! (Time)
Time is runnin' out! (Oo-oo-woo-woo!)
Time is runnin' out! (Time)
Time is runnin' out! (Time)
Time is runnin' out! (Oo-oo-woo woo!)

So just keep thinkin' if we make it
How much we'll have to show for it...
We can't give up!
There's too much at stake!
Come on, baby!
Let's go for it!

Time is runnin' out! (Time)
Time is runnin' out! (Time)
Time is runnin' out! (Oo-oo-woo-woo!)
Time is runnin' out! (Time)
Time is runnin' out! (Time)
Time is runnin' out! (Oo-oo-woo-woo!)
So just keep thinkin' if we make it
How much we'll have to show for it...
We'll never stop
Til we reach the top!
Come on, baby,
Let's go for it!

Time is runnin' out! (Time)
Time is runnin' out! (Time)
Time is runnin' out! (Oo-oo-woo-woo!)
Time is runnin' out! (Time)
Time is runnin' out! (Time)
Time is runnin' out! (Oo-oo-woo!)
Time is runnin' out! (Oo-oo-woo!)
Time is runnin' out!

(Finally, the Beautiflies and Umi reach another room, breathing heavily)

Ierochou: I think we lost them... (she leads the Beautiflies inside. Kochou speaks as we look out on the night sky and the empty park)

Kochou(voiceover): While we eventually found Umi a safe place to sleep, the Rockets were still bent on either harming her or ruining her band's performance. Whatever their plan was, they would not rest until it was accomplished, even if it meant endangering others in the process. Complicating the matter further was the fact that not one of us had an inkling of their plan... (the sky turns to day as we see the Rockets crossing the empty park, hours before the second night of the Jam is to start)

Kage: This looks like a good spot here... (he sets up a tent, which he, Yami and Meowth crawl into.)

Meowth: Now DIS is my idea of campin' out! (he relaxes for a moment) We can roast marshmellows.... (we see Yami attempting to do this, only to scorch both the marshmellow and the stick) Tell scary stories...

Yami: I don't even know any!

Meowth: And to top it all off...

Kage: Sing campfire songs? (we see Chibi Kage with a guitar singing very flat and offkey gibberish)

Yami: Sleep under the stars? (we see Chibi Yami snoozing by the stage while Chibi Kochou and the Chibi Beautiflies jam away)

Meowth: Nope...we can plan all da mischief we'll make tonight!

Yami: Great idea!

(music begins as we see the Rockets huddled over a blueprint)

Kage: We're makin' mischief...
We're makin' mischief... (makin' mischief)
And we're really gettin' in it!
Mischief,
We're makin' mischief! (makin' mischief)
And we're lovin' every minute!
We've almost gone berserk,
Doin' all this dirty work! (we see the Rockets going bonkers in a pile of dirt)

Yami: We're makin' mischief...
We're makin' mischief... (makin' mischief)
And we're really gettin' in it!
Mischief,
We're makin' mischief! (makin' mischief)
And we're lovin' every minute!
We've almost gone berserk,
Doin' all this dirty work! (we see the bonkers Rockets again)

Kage: We're makin' mischief,
We're makin' mischief... (makin' mischief)
And we're gettin' into trouble,
Mischief!
We're makin' mischief! (makin' mischief)
And we're causin' things to bubble! (we see the Rockets standing over a bubbling pot)

Meowth: We're pullin' it apart, (We see Meowth pulling a remote control Beautifly apart)
Toinin' it around, (we see Meowth turn another remote controlled Beautifly mid flight)
And we ain't gonna stop
Till the whole ting runs aground! (the second remote controlled Beautifly crashes into a tree trunk)

(dance break-we watch the Rockets make their plans at varying stages. Some don't make it past the concept stage, others make it into planning, but before long the number of plans is reduced to one)

Kage: We're makin' mischief!
We're makin' mischief! (makin' mischief)
No need to keep it quiet,
Mischief!
We're makin' mischief! (makin' mischief)
Causin' things to riot! (we see a crowd rioting)

Yami: We're makin' mischief!
We're makin' mischief! (makin' mischief)
No need to keep it quiet,
Mischief!
We're makin' mischief, (makin' mischief)
Causin' things to riot!

Kage and Yami: Mischief!
We're makin' mischief! (makin' mischief)

Kage, Yami, and Meowth: We're really makin' mischief! (Meowth holds up the finished blueprint)

Meowth: I can't wait to make some mischief! (Kage and Yami smile in agreement)

(That night, the Rockets watch from their tent as Kochou takes the stage)

Kochou: Hello there! (wild cheers) Welcome to our second night of the Beautifly Jam! (more cheers) We've got some new faces joining us tonight, plus some encores from last night, so get ready for a night full of movin' and groovin'! (cheers) So, lets let Mizuirochou have a little fun wailing the blues for you... (a spotlight appears on Mizuirochou, who has her harmonica in hand. She plays along with Kochou's countoff snap, starting a jazzy blues tune.)

(Elsewhere, away from the stage, Kage is rigging a speaker to a tree branch as Yami and Meowth look on)

Yami: Just how is a speaker going to get us Umi's pendant?

Kage: When the Starbolts come on, we're going to blast feedback at them so they can't concentrate. While they're busy trying to figure out where the feedback's coming from, we sneak on and swipe the pendant!

(Just then, Yami notes the Three Lights on the stage)

Yami: Why not annoy the Three Lights too?

Meowth: Please...I'm rather fond of letting Seiya sing in peace... (he gestures to a black haired boy addressing the crowd)

Yami: Then how will we know if this feedback generator works? (we hear the Three Lights singing "Route Venus" very faintly in the background)

Meowth: No, Kage, don't!

(Kage is clearly torn between his comrades as they continue to bicker: Should he listen to Yami and annoy Meowth's favorite band for the sake of testing a new invention, or does he listen to Meowth and save the testing for his target? The confused look on his face signifies that he isn't sure what side to take)

(Finally, Yami grabs the controls of the feedback generator and aims it at the stage, just as Kochou prepares to introduce the Starbolts)

Kage: Yami! NO!!!!!!!!

(Yami presses the button, causing a horrible blast of feedback to be heard. Kochou winces at the noise)

Kochou: Ladies and gentleman, please don't panic...but the party responsible for that is gonna be running like the wind here in a minute...

(The crowd gasps as the spotlight shows the Rockets in their tree)

Yami: Uh oh...

Kage: No time for scolding, we need to get out of here! (he starts climbing down the tree. Music begins and Kochou sings as we see various scenes of the Rockets fleeing)

Kochou: You never dreamed how far it would go...
You never thought to look ahead, no, no!
You let it get out of hand, babe!
So look where it's led,
So, so look where it's led,

You're runnin! (runnin')
Runnin' like the wind!
Yeah, you're runnin'! (runnin')
Fear is in your eyes!
You're runnin! (runnin')
Runnin' like the wind!
When will you get wise?

Beautiflies: Runnin' like the wind...
Runnin' like the wind!

Kochou: It didn't have to end like this....
We would have found another way somehow!
If only you'd had turned to me!
But I'm afraid, it's too late now,
It's too late now!

Now you're runnin! (runnin')
Runnin' like the wind!
Yeah, you're runnin'! (runnin')
Everything looks black!
You're runnin! (runnin')
Runnin' like the wind,
But there's no turnin' back!

Beautiflies: Runnin'!

Kochou: You're runnin! (runnin')
Runnin' like the wind!
Yeah you're runnin'! (runnin')
Everything looks black!
You're runnin! (runnin')
Runnin' like the wind!
There's no turnin' back;
There's no turnin' back!

(The scene fades to the stage, where the Starbolts are about to perform. Kochou speaks as music begins)

Kochou(voiceover): Despite the Rockets, the Jam was a great success....but the best part of it all was when the Starbolts played for the finale....

Umi: Mmm hmm..Ooh yeah!
When you look to the sky they're there.
Anytime anywhere..they seem to not have a care.
But, you should know..
That inside you there's a hero, too.
Just waiting to be born!

Heroes! They're all about savin' the world!
Any time. Any place. Have you heard?
You can be a hero too. Just believe in your heart.
It's a great place to start!
And you can someone's hero, too!

It doesn't matter if you have wings.
All you need is a special thing.
Your heart will know and guide you so because that's how the heroes know...
They've made a difference in our lives.
You just need to let yours out and start to shout
"I can be a hero, too!"

Heroes! They're all about savin' the world!
Any time. Any place. Have you heard?
You can be a hero too. Just believe in your heart.
It's a great place to start!
And you can someone's hero, too!

If you find the world is caving in.
And you want to be someone's friend.
All you need to do is look inside and be the hero too!
Just look inside and fill your heart with pride!
You can be a hero for all time!

Heroes! They're all about savin' the world!
Any time. Any place. Have you heard?
You can be a hero too. Just believe in your heart.
It's a great place to start!
And you can someone's hero, too! (the crowd roars as the Starbolts bow)

(an instrumental of "When Tomorrow Comes" plays as "Next..." appears onscreen)

Kochou: Next time, on "Kochou and the Beautiflies"....

(We see Kochou and the others modeling silly costumes)

Kochou(voiceover): Talk about annoying! The director of our video for "Rock n' Roll Forever" sure is demanding and quirky! (we see a shot of a man asking the band to dance in a pile of trash) Having the Rockets around isn't that much of a help either! (we see the Rockets laughing at Kochou's silly costume) However, he turns out to not really be who we think he is... (we see Kochou showing Officer Jenny a diamond) Can we put up with these distractions and get our video done? Stay tuned!  

[Karuta64]

(an instrumental of "Only the Beginning" plays as the word "Previously..." appears onscreen)


Niji(voiceover): Previously, on "Kochou and the Beautiflies"....

(We see scenes of the Starbolts performing)

Niji(voiceover): The second night of the Beautifly Jam almost didn't happen...the Rockets tried to get inside the house and steal the pendant of the Starbolts' lead singer, Umi. (we see the Beautiflies taking Umi to another room) We spent the better part of the night trying to find her another place to sleep. (we see scenes from the "Time is Runnin' Out" sequence). As if that wasn't enough, the Rockets even tried to ruin the performance with feedback! (we see the feedback machine) After we had chased them off, the Jam went on without further incident. (we see the Starbolts performing)

Today we're going to shoot a video for one of greatest hits--with a director that is more than he seems.

(upbeat music begins as we see the title)

Me and my friends are Beautiflies!

Kochou: Hey! My name is Kochou!

Exciting adventures, glamour and fame!

Kochou: Now a Beautifly, never the same!

Come on, take flight and fly away now!

Kochou: Hey! My name is Kochou! (Kochou poses with his bandmates, Misty, and Niji before the title, which is lit up like a neon sign)

Episode 26: The Artful Dodger!

(We open inside a Rocket base on the outskirts of Olivine City. Kage and Yami are at the window, watching the gear trucks of the Beautiflies set up nearby the dock. Yami has an envelope in one hand, which she clutches tightly.)

Kage: Why would Beauty-boy want to be filming a music video out on the docks?

Yami: Maybe he's going to be singing "Sittin' On the Dock of the Bay"? (she toys with the envelope)

Kage: He doesn't have a cover of that one, I'm afraid...

(By this point, Meowth spots Yami's envelope)

Meowth: A letter for you?

Yami: Yes...

Meowth: Who from?

Yami: One of my pen pals from the Rocket Academy that transferred to another bosses' base... (she opens the evnvelope and takes out the letter inside) Her name's Anya...

Kage: Wasn't that the girl with deep purple hair in braids that always got the best grades in class?

Yami: That's her, all right! We've kept in touch ever sense she left our class...

Meowth: Well, what does da letter say?

Yami: It says...'Dear Yami: Greetings to you and your partners. Judging from your last letter, it sounds like you are having trouble pulling off your heists and completing missions. I've considered your request for help, and Joen and I will be arriving tonight at your base--"

Kage: Hang on, who's Joen?

Yami: Joen's Anya's partner...(she continues reading the letter) Hopefully Joen and I will be of some help to you..." (Yami continues reading as the scene fades to show the base later that day. At this time, the three Rockets are about to start eating dinner.)

(Just as Yami sets a platter full of meat on the table, the doorbell rings)

Yami: I'll get it! (she runs to the door and opens it, revealing a tall girl with braided purple hair and her partner, a deep teal-haired boy; on the stoop. These Rockets are wearing the same style of Rocket attire as Kage and Yami are.) Anya! Joen! Come on in!

Anya: Hi, Yami... (she and Yami hug) I hope we're not interrupting you...

Yami: No, you're not. We were about ready to sit down to dinner when you arrived!

Joen: Then perhaps you can tell us of your misadventures with Moonlight Head over dinner?

Kage: Moonlight Head?

Anya: What Joen likes to call Kochou... (she takes a plate and begins piling it high with food)

Kage: It's better than Silverhead! (everyone laughs)

(We see various scenes of the Rockets eating and Yami talking. When we return to the kitchen, Yami is finishing her account of the story so far as Kage and Joen do the dishes)

Yami: ...and that's why Beauty-boy's been bothering me so much.

Anya: I see...you want to make your own hits, or start a mission and he messes you up...

Yami: Yes!

Anya: Kochou's going to be filming a music video tomorrow...so if you wish, I can send Joen to the dock in disguise to sabotage it.

Kage: You sure you can do that without getting caught?

Joen: Relax, I'm a professional. (smiles, making a tooth sparkle)

Yami: If Joen goes in disguise, Beauty-boy's in for a surprise!

Meowth: Ooh, I feel a song comin' on!

(music begins)

(Surprise! Surprise!)

Kage: Do you like surprises? (Chibi Kage asks the question to Chibi Kochou)

(Surprise! Surprise!)

Yami: Well I've got one for you! (Chibi Yami offers a gift box to Chibi Kochou)

(Surprise! Surprise!)

Anya: I hope you like surprises, (Chibi Kochou tears open the gift box...)

(Surprise! Surprise!)

Joen: Cause there's one comin' at you! (...and gets hit with a pie)

(Surprise! Surprise! Surprise! Surprise!)

Joen: You won't believe your eyes when I get through (Chibi Kochou and the Chibi Beautiflies look aghast at a damaged dock)
When you least expect it, baby I'll be there!
I'll catch you off guard cause I don't play fair! (look out, look out)
You'd better beware!

(Surprise! Surprise! Surprise! Surprise! )

Anya: If you were wise, you'd get outta my way!

(Surprise! Surprise! Surprise! Surprise!)
(Surprise! Surprise!)

Kage: So you like surprises? (Chibi Kage asks the question to a now clean Chibi Kochou)

(Surprise! Surprise!)

Anya: They're a lot of fun!

(Surprise! Surprise!)

Yami: Well, here's another one! (Chibi Yami gives Chibi Kochou another gift box)

All Rockets: Surprise! Surprise! Surprise! Surprise!

Anya: I'm gonna make you pay!

All Rockets: Surprise! Surprise! Surprise! Surprise!

Yami: I'm gonna win the day!

(Ha ha ha ha, Surprise!)

(the Rockets laugh as the song ends)

(The next morning, Ash and the gang arrive at the dock, unaware that four Rockets are watching them from behind some crates)

Anya: There they are...

Kage: Ready, Joen?

(We cut to see Joen in disguise as the video director. The real director is bound and gagged behind some barrels)

Joen: Roger! (He climbs on some ropes, away from where his comrades are located, and heads toward where Ash and the gang are waiting. Before he can land before them, some movement of sets and costumes spurs him to hide behind some barrels nearby the set.)

(With the gang, May takes a big sniff of the salt air as the last of the set is rolled into place)

May: It sure was an awesome idea for us to film this on a boat!

Anabel: So long as it's not moving, I'm fine...

Misty: The director said it's not going to move, so you don't need to worry about seasickness. (Anabel breathes a sigh of relief as Misty runs to help the crew unpack)

Anabel: Glad that's over...

May: Then let's rock; Beautiflies! (she touches the ruby in her ring and claps twice, her shirt lengthens and gains silver buttons. Next, she taps the ring on her shoes, making them turn into red high heels. Upon tapping the ring on her legs, she gains a white skirt with rubies dotting it. Finally, she claps over her head twice, and an electric guitar appears in her hands, as well as her hair turning red.)

Akaichou: Haeru wingu, Akaichou yo!

(Brock touches the emerald in his ring and claps twice, making his shirt turn silver. Upon touching the jewel to his legs, he gains a pair of emerald studded pants and golden shoes, also studded with emeralds. Next, Brock claps twice over his head, making the rest of his normal clothes become a sparkling green jacket. Finally, he claps twice again, making his hair turn black and forming a pair of drum sticks in one hand.)

Midorichou: Haeru wingu, Midorichou yo!

(Crystal touches the sapphire in her ring and claps twice, making gloves appear on her hands. When the sapphire is tapped on her feet, her shoes become aqua sandals studded with sapphires. Next, Crystal claps over her head, making her slip into a shirt that starts out royal blue at the top, then turns white at the bottom; followed by a aqua skirt. Finally, she claps twice again, and her hair is magically braided, plus a harmonica appears in her hand.)

Mizuirochou: Haeru wingu, Mizuirochou yo!

(Whitney touches the topaz in her ring and claps twice, making her shirt and shorts turn into a short yellow dress. Touching the ring to her shoes turns them into small boots. Clapping over her head makes Whitney's hair turn yellow and put itself up in a ponytail, as well as making a yellow sash and small topazes appear on her costume. Whitney claps again, and lace appears on her costume.)

Ierochou: Haeru wingu, Ierochou yo!

(Anabel touches the amethyst in her ring and claps twice, making her shirt gain purple sparkles. Touching the ring on her legs makes her capris lengthen into purple pants with matching shoes. Clapping over her head forms a purple vest with blue trim, which Anabel slips into; Anabel next claps twice again, lengthening her hair to shoulder length and forming a bass guitar in her hands.)

Aiirochou: Haeru wingu, Aiirochou yo!

Ash(holds his hand in the air, then sings in a noticeably older sounding voice): Ai-yai-yai, I'm your little Beautifly! (Ash's hand begins to glow) Green, black, and blue; make the colors in the sky!

(MUSIC-"Beautifly" (instrumental))

(We see a glowing outline of Ash's body against the background of Beautifly wings. As Ash hangs in this position, his torso begins to glow purple, and a silver and purple shirt appears on him. Next, a checkered jacket appears over that in a flash of purple. Next, we look at Ash's legs as sparkling black pants appear on his legs in a flash of blue, and silver shoes appear on his feet. The view next shifts to Ash's head, where we see his eyes finally open. His normally black hair begins to lengthen and turn silver. A white rose appears in the right pocket of the jacket, which the young man holds in one hand as he poses for the audience.)

(Music cut)

(As Kochou emerges from the dressing room with his bandmates and Misty, Joen awaits them on one of the prop boats in the water, which doubles as a stage.)

Joen: Okay, which one of you's the manager?

Misty: That's me!

(Joen is surprised by how beautiful Misty looks as she steps before him)

Joen: Wow...I've never seen someone so beautiful before...

Midorichou: She really makes an impression, you know...

(we hear the sound of drum sticks tapping together before music begins. The band is now aboard one of the sailboats, which fades into a scene of Misty waking up. Kochou sings in the background as Misty climbs out of bed and walks to her closet)

Kochou: Her outfit is chosen with the greatest of care, (Misty sifts through the different outfits before selecting one)
She does the same when she does her hair... (we see Misty brushing her hair)
Oh, she wears what she wears with pride, (pride)
It reflects what she feels inside! (Misty smiles as she looks at herself in the mirror)

She makes an impression,
Wherever she goes!
She makes an impression,
It's more than her clothes!
She makes an impression!
You bet you won't forget!

(We see Misty walk along the street during an interlude)

Misty: Sing it, Kochou! (winks)

Kochou: Whoa, whoa, whoa!

Beautiflies: She makes an impression...

Kochou: It's not the store or the designer's name... (Misty enters the mall and browses through the different stores)
It's not the price, she won't play that game! (we see different items and price tags)
But the moment the girl steps out, (steps out)
You can tell what she's all about! (Misty steps out of a fitting room in a new outfit, to some oohs and ahhs)

She makes an impression,
Wherever she goes!
She makes an impression,
It's more than her clothes!
She makes an impression!
You bet you won't forget!

(She makes an impression) She makes an impression!
(She makes an impression) She makes an impression!
She makes an impression!

(Joen applauds as the band bows)

Joen: Impressive! Now, shall we get down to business?

Aiirochou: Let's do this!

(when we see the Beautiflies again, they're dolled up in clown costumes)

Aiirochou: I didn't mean do it like we're about to do a kid's show...

(Niji and Pikachu laugh hysterically at the costumes the gang's wearing)

Niji: You guys look hilarious!

Kochou: Thanks...we think...

Misty: How's the video coming al(she sees the gang's costumes)-AAAAAAAUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! WHO TOLD YOU TO PUT THOSE ON????????

Mizuirochou: Joen did, Misty....

Akaichou: And he IS the boss...

Misty: I don't care, those are not the costumes you're supposed to wear!

Ierochou: But--

Misty: Take them off!

(the band reluctantly takes the costumes off. The scene fades to show Joen watching the sea when Anya lands next to him. She holds a diamond in one hand)

Anya: Here's the diamond you wanted...and a few more. (she empties a bag full of diamonds on the ground. Joen picks them up and puts them in a larger bag)

Joen: Thanks, Anya...

Anya: Now what?

Joen: Since SOMEONE messed up my first plan to humilate the Beautiflies, I have another way to humiliate them while we look for more diamonds. (gestures to a barge full of trash)

(When we join the Beautiflies, they're now aboard the barge; but try as they might, the smell and the sheer amout of trash makes it hard to move)

Midorichou: Talk about trash talk...

Aiirochou: Now we're all messy!

Mizuirochou: All we need is the singing Slugmas and we're set...

(Sure enough, the barge passes by a group of Slugmas that appear to be singing to the tune of "Don't Worry, Be Happy". Kochou speaks as the Slugmas sing in the background)

Kochou(voiceover): Even though the Slugmas were telling me to not worry, I was thinking about who our director really was--no legitimate director would ask us to dress up in clown costumes or dance in trash--that was plain crazy! Add to that the fact that anything that wasn't focused on embarrassing us went horribly wrong...

(the music changes as we see the gang on the dock again)

Kochou: Sometimes it all breaks down,
Sometimes it comes apart,
Sometimes you feel like a clown;
You just can't make things start!

Well, this is one of those days,
One of those, one of those days!
When nothing goes quite right
And you're feelin' all uptight!
This is one of those days!

Sometimes it all seems fine,
Sometimes you move along...
Sometimes it's time to shine,
And everything goes wrong!

Well, this is one of those days,
One of those, one of those days!
When nothing goes quite right,
And you're feelin' all uptight!
This is one of those days!

Well, this is one of those days,
One of those, one of those days!
This is one of those days!

(We rejoin the band on the docks again. As the band emerges from the showers, Midorichou notices something shiny on the ground by some barrels)

Midorichou: What's this? (he picks it up and examines it) A diamond...

Ierochou: Odd...

Akaichou: What would a diamond be doing here? (Mizuirochou is a little further out, examining another diamond)

Mizuirochou: Here's another one! (Ierochou grabs three more behind boxes)

Ierochou: I found three here!

Kochou: Plus the real director! (he unties the director's bindings)

Girl: Thank you, Kochou! (she hugs him). A pair of Rockets jumped me while I was on my way to meet you guys...they've been involved in a diamond smuggling scheme, and they're using the docks as their base!

Kochou: That explains the diamonds everywhere...

Girl: What's more, the male grunt has been in charge of you, and trying to embarrass you! (as the girl speaks, the band arrives along with Officer Jenny)

Kochou: And that explains why we've been asked to do things like dancing in trash and dressing as clowns. (he leads the girl back onto the docks, where Officer Jenny watches Joen being led away)

Jenny: You won't need to worry, we've captured one of the two Rockets that have been smuggling diamonds as of late... (while Jenny is talking, Kochou spots Anya fleeing the docks)

Kochou: Oh, Violet! (Anya glances at Kochou as music begins)

Misty: Message from Kochou!

Kochou: You thought you had it made,
Didn't you, didn't you? (Didn't you?)
Thought I was bound to fade,
Didn't you, didn't you?
You came on real strong...
But now you realize you were wrong!

I've got the last laugh,
Nothing you can do!
I've got the last laugh,
Knowin' you are through!
What a joke, a joke and a half!
The last laugh's on you!

You tried to put me down,
Didn't you, didn't you? (Didn't you?)
Tried makin' me the clown,
Didn't you, didn't you?

I've got the last laugh,
Nothing you can do!
I've got the last laugh,
Knowin' you are through!
I've got the the last laugh on you!

Anya: We'll see, Beauty-boy... (she runs into the night as the scene fades out)

(an instrumental of "When Tomorrow Comes" plays as the word "Next..." appears onscreen)

Misty(voiceover): Next time, on a very special "Kochou and the Beautiflies"...

(We see Brock drawing a circle of green light around him, which begins to form his costume)

Misty(voiceover): The Rockets FINALLY have a legitimate hit song, and it couldn't have come at a worse time! (we see "The Rocket Quartet" albums and MP3 download stats). Their album release happens to come at the same time we kick off our Shinou tour, and it seems no one wants to hear us play. (we see the band looking dejected.) However, Niji has a few ideas for a new look (we see five glowing watches). Can we take flight in Shinou and overtake the Rockets? (we see the gang drawing circles of light around them in their respective colors) Stay tuned, 'cause it's time to fly!  

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(an instrumental of "Only the Beginning" plays as the word "Previously..." appears onscreen)


Niji(voiceover): Previously, on "Kochou and the Beautiflies"....

(We see a scene from the "One of Those Days" sequence)

Niji(voiceover): We arrived on the docks of Olivine to shoot a video for one of our songs, but our director kept making odd requests. (we see Joen, in disguise as the director, talking with the gang) First, he made them dress as clowns... (we see the gang as clowns), then dance in garbage... (we Kochou with his head in his hands as some Slugmas singing), and it didn't help that the Rockets were heckling us the whole time! (we see a scene from the "Surprise, Surprise" sequence) Fortunately, Kochou discovered that our director was really a notorious diamond thief. (We see Officer Jenny arresting Joen) Needless to say, we had the last laugh!

Today we kick off our tour in Shinou...but will the people want to listen to us after the Rockets have topped the charts there? Not if I have have anything to say about it!

(upbeat music begins as we see the title)

Me and my friends are Beautiflies!

Kochou: Hey! My name is Kochou!

Exciting adventures, glamour and fame!

Kochou: Now a Beautifly, never the same!

Come on, take flight and fly away now!

Kochou: Hey! My name is Kochou! (Kochou poses with his bandmates, Misty, and Niji before the title, which is lit up like a neon sign)


Episode 27: It's Time to Fly!


(We cut to the Rockets as they sail into Twinleaf Harbor. While Kage, Yami, and Meowth are eager to get off the boat, Anya lingers on the deck, clutching a CD case in one hand)

Kage: What's the matter, Anya?

Anya: Everything's cool...I just wanted to show you guys something...remember the album we were making last week?

((We see a scene of the Rockets in a recording studio, singing and playing their instruments)

Yami: The one we recorded all in one day?

Anya: That's the one! (she shows her comrades the CD case, which has the image of an R and the title "Makin' Mischief" on it) Here it is...

Yami: Wow!

Kage: This is so cool! (he grabs it away from Anya)

Anya: Hey, careful with it! (Kage blushes a little) That right there could give us a leg up on Beauty-boy before he gets here!

Yami: Beauty-boy's coming to Shinou too?

Meowth: I hoid dere agent lives here... (he leads his comades off the boat and into the bustling town)

Kage: But by the time Beauty-boy gets here, we'll tell him "How does it feel to have competition?"

Anya: Now you're talking....

(music begins)

Kage: How does it feel to be popular
Knowing all the fans adore you? (How does it feel) (we see fans bowing before Kage on a pedestal)

Yami: How does it feel to be popular
Knowing the rest won't ignore you? (we see a crowd listening to Chibi Yami talking)

Meowth: How does it feel to be worshipped from afar?
It feels dynamite, it feels like you're a star! (we see Meowth's face in a star)

(How does it feel)

Anya: How does it feel to be on the charts? (we see "The Rocket Quartet" on the top spot of a music chart and as the top download on an MP3 site)
Having a life of glamour? (How does it feel)
How does it feel when the clapping starts? (We hear applause)
Doesn't your heart start to stammer? (we hear the sound of a quickening heartbeat over the applause)
How does it feel to be as famous as you are?

Kage, Yami, and Meowth: It feels outta sight, it feels like you're a star!
(How does it feel?)

(Music continues in the background as people line up to buy the Rocket's albums. But, when we return to the harbor, we see the gang's boat arriving)

Misty: There it is, guys...Twinleaf Town...Dawn's hometown and the start of our Shinou tour!

Brock: Only problem is...look like we attracted the UN-welcoming committee. (gestures to the main porthole, where a crowd of booing people can be seen)

Whitney: I can't believe it! How can they already hate us if we haven't even played a note yet?

Crystal: Maybe because the Rockets charmed them with their lousy songs? (gestures to some posters advertising Rocket albums on the docks)

Ash: Some tour this'll be if nobody wants to hear us... ::sigh::

(flashback-Ash's dream sequence--we see the chibi crowd laughing at Chibi Kochou and the Chibi Beautiflies)

Ash(voiceover): If nobody comes, our album sales will plummet... (we see a sales number display dropping so fast, the numbers are a blur) No one will want us to come play... (we see an empty mailbox), and we'll be the laughingstock of the music world... (we see the crowd laughing again as the scene fades back to the boat)

(the Beautiflies sigh as the reality of Ash's words start to sink in)

(an hour or so later, the crowd has left the dock, and the gang is still on the boat. Misty is chattering on the phone while the gang relaxes. Suddenly, the flit of Beautifly wings gets Ash's attention. He clears off a space on his bed for Niji to land on)

Niji: I heard about this morning's encounter...it seems that the Rockets have won over Shinou...

Ash: I know...

Niji: However, there's still some hope...

Everyone: Huh?

Niji: Obvserve... (she focuses on Ash's pendant, making it glow a soft gold for a few seconds) Now, sing it, Ash!

Ash(holds his hand in the air, then sings in a noticeably older sounding voice): Ai-yai-yai, I'm your little Beautifly! (Ash's hand begins to glow and swirls of gold surround it) Green, black, and blue; make the colors in the sky!

(MUSIC-"Beautifly" (instrumental))

(We see a glowing outline of Ash's body against the background of Beautifly wings and gold fireworks. As Ash hangs in this position, his torso begins to glow purple, and a silver, gold and purple shirt appears on him. Next, a silver, gold, purple, and green checkered jacket appears over that in a flash of purple. Next, we look at Ash's legs as sparkling black pants with gold trim appear on his legs in a flash of blue, and silver and gold swirled shoes appear on his feet. The view next shifts to Ash's head, where we see his eyes finally open. His normally black hair begins to lengthen and turn silver. A white rose appears in the right pocket of the jacket, which the young man holds in one hand as he poses for the audience.)

(Music cut)

May: Wow!

Anabel: Look at all that gold!

Crystal: Maybe now the townsfolk won't know it's the same Kochou!

Niji: Yes, things my start looking up now that you have a new look...

(Kochou speaks as he admires himself in the mirror)

Kochou(voiceover): As I admired my new look, I kept reminding myself that I was still the same Kochou, only repackaged in a different outfit. At the same time, I was really liking my new getup. (Kochou poses before the mirror a few times) Maybe Niji was right--a new look might just save our tour!

(Music begins as Kochou continues to model his new outfit)

Kochou: We're up, we're movin',
We made a big advance!

(We cut to the Rockets signing autographs)

Kage: You're down, start improvin'!
Or you haven't got a chance!

(we return to Kochou before the mirror)

Kochou: We're up, we're cookin',
It's startin' to burn! (we see a flaming outline of a Beautifly)

(Kage rips through the outline)

Kage: You're down, start lookin'
For another line of work! (shows us the classifieds of a newspaper)

(Kochou pushes the scene away)

Kochou: We're headin' for the skies! (the background behind Kochou turns to sky)
Our star is on the rise! (The sky turns to night as we see Kochou ride a star)

Kage: The figures never lie! (shows us a sales chart that supposedly show the Rocket's sales as higher than the Beautiflies')
Boy, you'd better open your eyes!
We're down, we're losin'
There goes the lovin' cup! (We see the fans run to see the Beautiflies)

Kochou: That's right, we're winnin'!
Which means your number's up! (he turns the sales chart right side up, which shows the correct figures of the Beautiflies' sales being higher)

(That's right we're winnin')

Our momentum won't stop! (Kochou jumps in the air and slowly rises before coming down at normal speed)

That's right, we're winnin',
And we're goin' over the top! (Kochou poses again before the mirror.)

Anabel: I'm glad you like your new look, Kochou...

Niji: I'm not done yet! (she flies around everyones heads and loops, making the gang's rings become digital watches) I have new looks for you guys, too!

Brock: Then how do we activate these things? (he shakes his hand, taps the watch, then holds his hand in the air and sings really badly) Ai-yai-yai, I'm your little Beautifly! Green, black, and blue; make the colors in the sky! (nothing happens) Beautifly Pokemon Power! Make up! (nothing happens) Pika Pika Beautifly! Metamorphosis! (the watch glows green when Brock says "Metamorphosis", but nothing else happens) Dual Rainbow Wave! (nothing happens) Bagaru binkaru bing bang boom! (nothing happens)

May(over Brock's cries): He's going through every magical girl anime in the book! (giggles)

Anabel: Too bad none of them will work...

(Frustrated, Brock tries holding his hand in the air again)

Brock: Ready! (the watch glows green again) Green wings of the Earth, it's time to fly! (as Brock says "It's time to fly", he draws a circle of green light around himself with his hand, which bonds to his normal clothes. The top half of him becomes a silver shirt, followed by a sparkly green jacket with silver trim. The camera zooms to his lower half, where black pants with green trim appear, followed by silver emerald studded shoes. A green halo forms around Brock's head, turning his hair black. Finally, he grabs ahold of the halo and straightens it out, leaving a pair of drumsticks in his hand as the light fades)

Midorichou: Haeru wingu, Midorichou yo!

(everyone applauds when Midorichou finally appears)

Crystal: He found the right words!

Niji: "Fly away" still applies if you want to turn back to normal, though.

May: I wanna try it!

Niji: Then, go ahead!

May: Ready! (her watch glows red) Red wings of Fire, it's time to fly! (as May says "it's time to fly", she draws a circle of red light around herself with her hand, which bonds to her normal clothes. A red shirt with sparkling swirls appears on her top half, followed by silver buttons. Next, the light on her shoes forms red high heels, followed by a red miniskirt studded in rubies. Finally, a halo forms around May's head, turning her hair red and flying into her hands, where it turns into an electric guitar)

Akaichou: Haeru wingu, Akaichou yo!

Crystal: Ready! (her watch glows blue) Blue wings of Frost, it's time to fly! (as Crystal says "it's time to fly", she draws a circle of blue light around herself with her hand, which bonds to her normal clothes. A blue shirt with silver sparkles appears on her top half, followed by aqua Beautifly earrings on her ears. Next, gold sandals studded with aquamarines appear on her feet. A blue halo envelops Crystal, making her hair grow and braid itself. The light then flies to her hand, where it becomes a harmonica.)

Mizuirochou: Haeru wingu, Mizuirochou yo!

Whitney: Ready! (her watch glows yellow) Yellow wings of Lightning, it's time to fly! (as Whitney says "it's time to fly", she draws a circle of yellow light around herself with her hand, which bonds to her normal clothes. A yellow shirt forms on her top half, which gets studded in topazes. The bottom half forms a pale yellow skirt that also gets topaz studded; and a pair of yellow shoes form on her feet. A yellow halo envelopes Whitney, turning her hair yellow and making it put itself up in a ponytail as Whitney rides a wave of piano keys)

Ierochou: Haeru wingu, Ierochou yo!

Anabel: Ready! (her watch glows purple) Indigo wings of Night, it's time to fly! (as Anabel says "it's time to fly", she draws a circle of indigo light around herself with her hand, which bonds to her normal clothes. Her shirt turns silver and gains indigo sparkles, followed by her capris lengthening and gaining silver trim. Next, a halo of indigo light forms around Anabel's head, making her hair lengthen as indigo shoes with amethysts on the soles appear on her feet. Finally, the light flies to her hand, where it forms a bass guitar.)

Aiirochou: Haeru wingu, Aiirochou yo!

(Kochou smiles as Aiirochou finishes transforming)

Kochou: Do we look good? (everyone cheers, just as Misty enters the room)

Misty: What in the--guys, you look great!

Akaichou: Thank Niji! (Dawn joins Misty in the room)

Dawn: I snagged the rights to the perfect cover for this occasion!

(We fade to an arena in the Twinleaf square. The turnout is higher than anticipated, but it is still skeptical auditors. Dawn notes this as she tends to Kochou backstage)

Dawn: Remember, big guy...this audience was impressed with the Rockets before, so go out there and show them that you're better then them! Hit some high notes for me, babe!

Kochou: Sure! (Dawn smiles as Kochou takes his place on the dark stage)

(a piano chord is heard, then drum sticks tapping, followed by the lights coming up on the band)

Beautiflies: Here comes gold, glitter ‘n gold!
Here comes gold, glitter ‘n gold!
Here comes gold, glitter ‘n gold! (Gold, Gold!)

(Kochou appears in a spotlight, making the sparkles on his costume shine)

Kochou: Doesn't it make me a sight to behold?
Turnin' their heads with threads made of gold? (we see the Rockets off in a corner, dumbfounded)
Truly outrageous, and beautifully bold!
Gold!

Beautiflies: Here comes gold, glitter ‘n gold!
Here comes gold, glitter ‘n gold!
Here comes gold, glitter ‘n gold! (Gold! Gold!)

Kochou: Turnin' a new page and burnin' the old!
Don't ever think my heart has turned cold!
I'll tell you right from the start,
Even when we're apart;
You'll always be in my heart!

Whoa, Go Gold!

Beautiflies: Here comes gold, glitter ‘n gold!
Here comes gold (Go Gold!), glitter ‘n gold!
Here comes gold, glitter ‘n gold! (Gold!)

Kochou: Watch and you'll see how the others all fold,
When I astound them with glitter ‘n gold! (Kochou's sparkling costume blinds the Rockets)
Truly outrageous, and beautifully bold!
Gold!

Beautiflies: Here comes gold, glitter ‘n gold!
Here comes gold (Go gold!), glitter ‘n gold!
Here comes gold, glitter ‘n gold! (Kochou spots Dawn in the wings)

Kochou: Here comes gold!

(the high A flat that Kochou sings on "gold" is enough to blow the leaves off the trees and the bush the Rockets are hiding in)

Yami: Wow!

Meowth: I didn't know Kochou could hit dat high of a note!

Kage: My ears...

(Onstage, the crowd roars as Kochou bows.)

Dawn: These are Kochou and the Beautiflies, everyone! (more cheers) That high note Kochou sang a few seconds ago? He CAN really go that high! (awed murmurs)

Kochou: Higher than that on a very good day! (laughter)

Dawn: Got anything you wanna say to your new fans in Shinou?

Kochou: Yeah... (motions to Midorichou) 1, 2, 3, 4, It's time to fly!

Beautiflies: Yeah!

Kochou: I'm the leader, my name is Kochou,
Everybody, come fly with me!
My heart races, bursting out with laughter!
Cause it's time to fly now!

When you grow up and you wonder what you'd like to be, (what, oh, what, I wonder?)
I'll do it all, now! I hold it all in my hand! (come along, you can do it, too!)
But they won't go away, all those tears that lie within your life,
I will just erase them with this song that lies in my heart!

Metamorphosis!

We are all alive because of a dream...
Come right along, with our colored wings we rise and soar!
It doesn't matter now, whether we win or not,.
We will all build the future today!
And in a pinch, that is your chance
To transform and sing your song!

I'm your leader, my name is Kochou,
Everybody, come fly with me!
My heart races, bursting out with laughter!
Cause it's time to fly now!

1, 2. 3, 4; it's time to fly! (yeah!)

(the crowd roars as Kochou leads his bandmates into another song...)

(an instrumental of "When Tomorrow Comes" plays as the word "Next..." appears onscreen)

Akaichou(voiceover): Next time, on "Kochou and the Beautiflies"...

(We see Kochou and Mizuirochou tearfully hugging)

Akaichou(voiceover): It's a sad day for the Beautiflies when Mizuirochou leaves to pursue an acting offer. (we see Mizuirochou waving goodbye to the band) that means there's nobody to play wind instruments! But we commence auditions quickly, and one of Dawn's childhood friends shows an interest in the job. (we see an orange haired girl playing a harmonica, then a saxophone) But the Rockets threaten the auditions, and their fate hinges on the newcomer! (we see the girl transforming) Even without Mizuirochou, I'm excited already! Stay tuned!  

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(an instrumental of "Only the Beginning" plays as the word "Previously..." appears onscreen)

Niji(voiceover): Previously, on "Kochou and the Beautiflies:...

(we see Kochou dancing in his new outfit)

Niji(voiceover): We finally arrived in Shinou to start a tour there, but the Rockets had appeared to win everyone over before got there! (we see an angry crowd) However, a quick costume change and no one knew the difference! (we see Ash's new transformation into Kochou) Ash wasn't the only one that got new duds, the band did too! (we see the gang's new transformations) The new look was enough to win the people over, and our tour hit a high note--literally. (we hear Kochou's high note again)

Today we're looking for a new wind instrumentalist--can we find one to replace Mizuirochou?

Kochou: 1, 2, 3, 4, It's time to fly!

Beautiflies: Yeah!

Kochou: I'm the leader, my name is Kochou,
Everybody, come fly with me!
My heart races, bursting out with laughter!
Cause it's time to fly now!

When you grow up and you wonder what you'd like to be, (what, oh, what, I wonder?)
I'll do it all, now! I hold it all in my hand! (come along, you can do it, too!)
But they won't go away, all those tears that lie within your life,
I will just erase them with this song that lies in my heart!

Metamorphosis!

We are all alive because of a dream...
Come right along, with our colored wings we rise and soar!
It doesn't matter now, whether we win or not,.
We will all build the future today!
And in a pinch, that is your chance
To transform and sing your song!

I'm your leader, my name is Kochou,
Everybody, come fly with me!
My heart races, bursting out with laughter!
Cause it's time to fly now!

1, 2. 3, 4; it's time to fly! (yeah!)

Episode 28: Searching For a Star

(We open on the scene of Mizuirochou's bedroom, where she is seated on her bed looking at a letter tearfully)

Kochou(voiceover): After a few weeks in Shinou, Mizuirochou got an opportunity of a lifetime--to get involved in TV. But in order to fullfill that dream, that meant saying goodbye to us. (We see Mizuirochou tearfully explaining her dillema as Misty enters the room) It was not an easy decision for her or for us, but ultimately, she decided to take the job for one of the hosts of "Good Morning, Shinou"...

(we fade to see the Beautiflies gathered around Mizuirochou)

Midorichou: You SURE you want to do this, right? (Mizuirochou tearfully nods as she takes a guitar from a nearby stand and tunes it)

Ierochou: Okay...just know that we enjoyed having you with us, and we'll miss you too.

Kochou: Also know that you're always welcome back if it doesn't work out.

Mizuirochou: Thank you...all of you. (she wipes away a tear as she readies the guitar) Before I say goodbye though...I want to show Kochou that the guitar lessons he's been giving me are paying off. (she tears up again as she prepares to play)

(music begins as the scene fades to the gang seeing Mizuirochou off at a TV studio)

Mizuirochou: I hear the voice, of my destiny call,
And I know I must go find my way... (Mizuirochou strolls foward to the TV studio entrance)
The hardest part, will be leaving you all, (Mizuirochou looks back at the gang one last time)
And I'll miss you much more than words can say... (Kochou hugs Mizuirochou one last time)

I'll be only, a memory away...
If you need me, you can call me any time of day and I'll be there...it's okay...
I'm only a memory away...

(music fades out and Kochou speacks as we return to the band in their room again)

Kochou(voiceover): With Mizuirochou gone, that meant we had to fill the position of wind instrumentalist. (we see Misty making auditon posters) Little did we know, the Rockets were also looking for a new face... (we fade to see the Rockets in a base somewhere in Jubilife City. Yami is looking at the entertainment section of the newspaper)

Yami: Check this out, guys! Beauty-boy's gone splitsville!

Kage: REALLY??? (he dashes to look at the headline, but frowns when he reads it) Sorry, Yami...they didn't go splitsville per se, just one of the members left to do something else.

Yami: Oh, okay...

Meowth: Dere's a difference between splitsville and goin' solo, ya know.

Anya: Furthermore, Silver Boy's having auditions for a new Beautifly...

Yami: Then why don't WE recruit someone new too?

Kage: You know, Yami...you may be annoying sometimes, but...I like your style!

(music begins as we see the Rockets listening to people sing)

Anya: I come right out,
Say what I feel!
I won't mince words,
You got my appeal!

Baby, I like, I like your style!
I know you are versatile,
I like, I like your style!

Kage: I won't waste time,
I'll come to the point, (huh)
You don't belong
In this kind of joint! (Kage presses a REJECT button, making an auditionee fall through a trapdoor)

Yami: Baby, I like, I like your style!
I know you are versatile,
I like, I like your style!

Meowth: We could make some noise, you and I!
Are you ready, are you willin' to try?

Anya: Baby, I like, I like your style,
I know you are versatile!
I like, I like your style!
Yeah, I like your style!

(the scene fades as we see Kochou listening to another auditionee flat out butcher a harmonica riff)

Ierochou: Okay... (to the auditionee) That was all right...(she consults a list as the auditionee departs) That's another one that didn't even make it past round 1. (crosses the name off)

Aiirochou: We've had a few good ones, though. (shows Ierochou her list of auditionees she liked.)

Akaichou: Yeah...today hasn't been too bad. (she checks her list) Next!

(We hear drum sticks tap twice before music begins. As Kochou sings, we look on various auditionees playing)

Kochou: Everything's gone downhill,
We can recapture the thrill!
Don't say that we're through,
We're gonna make it good as new!

Gotta get it, gotta get it, gotta get it back in shape!
Gotta get it, gotta get it, gotta get it back in shape!
Gotta get it, gotta get it, gotta get it back in shape!

Takin' it nice and slow...
I know we have far to go,
But if we give it care,
There's nothing we can't repair!

Gotta get it, gotta get it, gotta get it back in shape!
Gotta get it, gotta get it, gotta get it back in shape!
Gotta get it, gotta get it, gotta get it back in shape!

Gotta get it, gotta get it, gotta get it back in shape! Shape it up!
Gotta get it, gotta get it, gotta get it back in shape! Check it out!
Gotta get it, gotta get it, gotta get it back in shape! Keep it up!
Gotta get it, gotta get it, gotta get it back in shape!

(Later, the Beautiflies take a walk down Jubilife's main drag)

Misty: So, how have auditions gone today?

Kochou: Not half bad, actually...

Aiirouchou: Better than yesterday, that's for sure. (everyone laughs before the notes of "Beautifly" fill the air)

Misty: I got it! (she answers her cell phone) Hello? Hi, Dawn...we're doing okay...the auditions? A bit slow, but we're making some progress today...mm-hmm...heard from Mizuirochou at all?...yeah...tell her we miss her too...and also tell her that whoever we choose will share duties with her...all right, bye. (hangs up)

Midorichou: What did Dawn say?

Misty: She wanted to know how the auditions were going, and also said that Mizuirochou's doing fine, but misses you all like crazy.

Aiirochou: Anything else?

Misty: I also told her that if Mizuirochou decides to return, the new Beautifly will share duties with her.

(The Beautiflies look quizzically at Misty)

Midorichou: Run that by me again? I'm not sure I understood the first time.

Misty: Basically...

(we see the scene of Chibi Aiirochou writing)

Misty(voiceover): If Mizuirochou returned, and we write a song that has parts for two wind instruments... (Chibi Aiirochou shows Chibi Kochou the song and the parts in question) Mizuirochou would take one (we see Chibi Mizuirochou playing a harmonica), and the new Beautifly would take the other. (we see a sillhouetted chibi human with an orange question mark in it playing a saxophone)

Beautiflies: Oh...

Akaichou: Speaking of new Beautiflies, I'm ready to get back to work.

Misty: Okay...let's head back... (she leads the way back to an office building)

(The scene wipes to show Kochou listening to an orange haired girl playing on a harmonica. When she finishes the riff, everyone applauds)

Aiirochou: That was great, Zoe!

Zoe: My pleasure...I've always dreamed of being in a band like the Beautiflies one day....

Kochou: Well, so far you look promising...let's try the saxophone next...

Zoe: Okay... (she takes a saxophone waiting by the judge's table)

(saxophone riff as music begins)

Beautiflies: Like a dream...

Kochou: I appear to you...

Beautiflies: Like a dream...

Kochou: That is comin true,

Beautiflies: Like a dream...

Kochou: I will lead you to a place you've never seen before!

Beautiflies: Like a dream...

Kochou: Where you're far from care...

Beautiflies: Like a dream...

Kochou: Music everywhere,

Beautiflies: Like a dream...

Kochou: Let me take you there and show you new worlds to explore!
Follow the sound of my voice,
I'll give you reason to rejoice!

Beautiflies: Like a dream...

Kochou: I appear to you,

Beautiflies: Like a dream...

Kochou: That is comin' true,

Beautiflies: Like a dream...

Kochou: I will lead you to a place you've never seen before!

Beautiflies: Like a dream...

Kochou: Where you're far from care,

Beautiflies: Like a dream...

Kochou: Music everywhere!

Beautiflies: Like a dream...

Kochou: Let me take you there and show you new worlds to explore!
Follow the sound of my voice,
I'll give you reason to rejoice!

Beautiflies: Like a dream...

Kochou: Baby, come with me,

Beautiflies: Like a dream...

Kochou: Life will be

Beautiflies: Like a dream...

Kochou: Mmmmm,
Like a dream!

(everyone applauds as Zoe bows)

Akaichou: Very good!

Aiirochou: I'd say you've earned the right to be a Beautifly!

Zoe: Really???? (she runs to hug Aiirochou)

Misty: Here... (she gives Zoe a orange digital watch-like device) Just put this on and tell it "Ready!"

Zoe: Okay.... (she puts the watch on) Ready! (the watch glows orange) Orange wings of Light, it's time to fly! (as Zoe says "it's time to fly", she draws a circle of orange light around herself, which bonds to her clothes. Her shirt turns orange with black trim, and her jeans turn into sparkling orange slacks. Next, her shoes turn orange with a sun emblem on them. Finally, the light flies into her hand, where it forms a saxophone. Her hair also lengthens to shoulder length)

Orenjichou: Haeru wingu, Orenjichou yo!

Kochou: Welcome aboard, Orenjichou!

Orenjichou: Wow...look at me! I look so cool! (everyone else laughs as Orenjichou hugs Kochou. The words "To Be Continued..." appear over the scene)

(an instrumental of "When Tomorrow Comes" plays as the word "Next..." appears onscreen)

Midorichou(voiceover): Next time, on "Kochou and the Beautiflies"...

(We see Mizuirochou looking out the window of a dressing room)

Midorichou(voiceover): Orenjichou's first real test comes during our first show in Jubilife City, and to make matters worse, the Rockets also have a new face in town! (we see a sillhouette of a boy with a question mark in it) But to counter this potential bad news, comes a bit of good news: Mizuirochou returns! (we see the band rejoicing as Mizuirochou and Kochou hug again) With Mizuirochou back with us, can we counter the Rockets? Stay tuned!  

[Karuta64]

(an instrumental of "Only the Beginning" plays as the word "Previously..." appears onscreen)

Niji(voiceover): Previously, on "Kochou and the Beautiflies"...

(We see Mizuirochou and Kochou hugging)

Niji(voiceover): Mizuirochou decided to leave us to pursue a career in TV, but it was not an easy decision for her or for us. (we see the band in discussions.) We made it clear that if it didn't work out, she would be welcome to return and share duties with whoever we chose as her replacement. (we see Mizuirochou waving goodbye as she walks in a TV studio) So, we set out looking for someone to assume Mizuirochou's position. (we hear the band listening to auditionees) It was not an easy choice to make, but ultimately, we found someone for the job! (We see Zoe transforming)

The big question today is, is Orenjichou ready for the rigors of being in a band? I think so, plus I sense Mizuirochou returning!

Kochou: 1, 2, 3, 4, It's time to fly!

Beautiflies: Yeah!

Kochou: I'm the leader, my name is Kochou,
Everybody, come fly with me!
My heart races, bursting out with laughter!
Cause it's time to fly now!

When you grow up and you wonder what you'd like to be, (what, oh, what, I wonder?)
I'll do it all, now! I hold it all in my hand! (come along, you can do it, too!)
But they won't go away, all those tears that lie within your life,
I will just erase them with this song that lies in my heart!

Metamorphosis!

We are all alive because of a dream...
Come right along, with our colored wings we rise and soar!
It doesn't matter now, whether we win or not,.
We will all build the future today!
And in a pinch, that is your chance
To transform and sing your song!

I'm your leader, my name is Kochou,
Everybody, come fly with me!
My heart races, bursting out with laughter!
Cause it's time to fly now!

1, 2. 3, 4; it's time to fly! (yeah!)

Episode 29: Two Beautiflies For One!

(We open on the scene of the TV studio, where we see Mizuirochou looking outside from her dressing room window)

Mizuirochou(thinking): It sure has been amazing to pursue my other dream of TV stardom, but after a few weeks on the job, it's beginning to lose its luster...I miss Kochou so much. (we see Kochou's spirit appear by Mizuirochou for a few seconds) Now, all I ever do is sit there on that pretty couch and ask inane questions to people; and I can tell that their answers and hearts aren't in it. (Mizuirochou glances over to a silver couch identical to one sitting on the set a few doors away for a second)

(We see scenes of the story so far involving Mizuirochou. As each memory goes by, we see her bored face turn to a smile)

Stagehand: Mizuirochou? (Mizuirochou is snapped from her daydream)

Mizuirochou: Yes?

Stagehand: We're on in fifteen more minutes, okay?

Mizuirochou: Yes sir. (she slumps back on her chair as the stagehand departs) Maybe that wasn't my true dream after all... (she reaches for her harmonica lying on her vanity) Perhaps being with Kochou is where I'm supposed to be...

(With that, Mizuirochou starts to play a sad blues riff)

(the solo harmonica soon turns into a fast guitar riff as we look in on Kochou practicing. Orenjichou stands nearby)

Kochou: Yeah! (he poses as the last chord dies)

Orenjichou: That was really good! You're way better on guitar that I could ever be!

Kochou: Thanks...I've got more of them up my sleeve for today! Jubilife won't know what hit it when we're done! (the other Beautiflies and Misty appear in the entryway)

Misty: I see you're pretty pumped about today's show...

Akaichou: For a while there, I was worried when we were told we weren't going to have a venue to play in...

Ierochou: Yeah! Now it's coming together!

Aiirochou: Ooh! (she runs to Kochou and whispers something to him)

Kochou: Play that song you wrote in celebration last night? (he smiles)

(music begins as we see the Beautiflies arrive at an arena and start setting up)

Kochou: We're takin' the steps,
Makin' the moves,
And puttin' it all together! (we see the band helping the crew)

We're callin' the shots,
Runnin' the show,
And puttin' it all together!

Side by side together, (together)
Standin' tall together, (we see the Beautiflies each as miniature towers)
And full of pride together! (We see a rainbow Beautifly)
We're puttin' it all together!

We're pressin' ahead,
And dressin' it up,
And puttin' it all together! (By this time, the stage is taking shape)

We're turnin' it on,
churnin' it out,
And puttin' it all together!

Side by side together, (together)
Standin' tall together,
And full of pride together!
We're puttin' it all together! (together!)

Side by side together, (together)
Standin' tall together,
Full of pride together!
We're puttin' it all, puttin' it all,
Puttin' it all together! (we see the completed stage set up with the band's instruments and gear)

Midorichou: Took long enough! (he runs to get a towel to wipe his brow)

(Meanwhile, in a Rocket base, we see a white haired boy enter the living room of the base, where he sees Yami snoozing with Meowth on her chest. He kneels down and gently nudges her, but she doesn't stir. Next, he tries petting Meowth to get his attention, but all Meowth does is purr. Next he nudges Yami a little harder, which finally wakes her)

Yami: What is it, Meru?

Meru: I was wondering if you had any plan to ruin that concert today.

Yami: Well... (she gets up and shoos Meowth off her chest) Not really ruin, per se, but upstage Beauty-boy to introduce you to the crowds.

Meowth: I hoid that Beauty-boy also has a new face to show off today too!

Kage: I know that, but I bet deep down, he still aches about missing the old face that had to go...

Meru: Hmm...I wonder what Kochou's thoughts look like right now...maybe his thoughts are focused on the departed band member and not his upcoming show...

Kage: Then assuming that were true, he'd be so focused on the memories he shared with that member, that we could make your introduction!

Meru: Really? (at this point, Anya enters the room)

Anya: So Meru's getting introduced publicly during Moonlight Head's show?

Kage: Yeah...Beauty-boy's likely to have the blues, so we're going to wait and see if the show's gonna fall apart because of his sadness, then introduce Meru! (with that, he motions for the Rockets to huddle)

(Back at the arena, Midorichou catches up to Kochou backstage, where he is thinking hard about something)

Midorichou: Why the long face, Kochou? (the other Beautiflies appear in the doorway, concerned)

Kochou: Well...

Akaichou: Just let it out, and we'll listen.

(This seems to brighten Kochou's mood a little)

Kochou: Now that you mention it... (he gets up and leads everyone out to the stage.) I'll tell you what's the matter in a song, okay?

Ierochou: Good idea!

(Ierochou and Akaichou lead the band into a medium fast riff)

Kochou: Oooh....
Oh no!

I feel a loss, and it's got me kinda shook! (Kochou starts to tremble a little)
I keep on searching, but it's nowhere I look (We see Kochou frantically looking for something)
Somethin' is missin'!

Something is missing in my life! (something is missing)
Won't somebody tell me where it's gone? (something is missing)
Something is missing in my life!
Somebody tell me where I've gone wrong,
With my life!

I move around, keep goin' day and night! (we see Kochou continue to search as the sun and moon rise and set)
I look for answers but they're nowhere in sight! (we see Kochou rush around asking people for help, with no luck)
Somethin' is missin'!

On a bus or walking down the street, (we see Kochou walk along a road as bus goes by)
I feel lonely, lost, and incomplete! (we see a rainbow Beautifly with the blue section missing, then return to the band playing)

Whoa, whoa!
Somethin' is missin' in my life! (Somethin' is missin')
Won't somebody tell me where it's gone? (something is missing)
Somethin' is missing in my life!
Somebody tell me where I've gone wrong,
With my life!

(Somethin' is missin' in my life) In my life!
(Somethin' is missin' in my life) Somethin' is missin'!
(Somethin' is missin' in my life)
Somethin' is missin'!

(when the last note fades, we can see tears starting to run down Kochou's face. The Rockets note this as well as they sneak through the backstage area)

Anya: What did I tell you? Beauty-boy misses something so bad he's bawling over it!

Yami: He's crying over Misty?

Kage: No...this sounds more serious...

Meru: Someone died?

Kage, Yami, Anya: MERU!!!

Meru: Sorry.

Anya: This sounds more like the "I-miss-someone-that's-gone-away" kind of crying to me...

Kage: Let's see what's the matter with Beauty-boy... (he watches as Misty comes onstage and hugs Kochou)

Misty: You miss Mizuirochou, don't you? (Kochou nods before wiping away another tear)

Akaichou: We all do, Kochou... (she sets her instrument aside and gives Kochou a hug as well)

Offstage voice: What's all the crying about?

(Kochou, the band, and the Rockets all look in shock at Mizuirochou arriving with her luggage)

Mizuirochou: Miss me?

(The saddened look on Kochou's face turns to joy as he dashes offstage and into his friend's arms)

Kochou: You came back! I missed you so much!

Mizuirochou: I missed you all, too! (she in turn hugs each of the band members)

Aiirochou: But why did you decide to come back?

Mizuirochou: After several weeks on the TV stage, I realized that a lot of it seemed fake to me. But playing with you all--I always felt that your energy and emotion was real...and I felt that was where I needed to be.

Misty: Welcome back... (she hugs Mizuirochou before Orenjichou steps out from the stage)

Orenjichou: So this is the famous Mizuirochou....I look foward to helping out with the wind instruments!

Mizuirochou: A pleasure to meet you too, Orenjichou. Which of the winds do you want to be in charge of?

Orenjichou: I'll handle the sax if you've got the harmonica covered, plus I can handle brass and other strings too.

Mizuirochou: Sounds good to me! (she and Kochou hug again)

(We fade to see a standing room only crowd before the stage. The Rockets flee as the lights come up on Kochou and the band)

Kochou: Before we get started, I want to welcome back a familiar face to the band... (he motions to Mizuirochou. When the crowd sees Mizuirochou, they cheer) We've missed her a lot of the past month, and we're glad she's back with us again. So with that in mind...take it, Ierochou!

(music begins)

Kochou: I feel super!
My aspiration bursts on the scene! (Let's go!)
Cause all of you are right here with me! (Get you!)
I step with my dreams, through the door of courage!

Look in the mirror, what do I see?
This morning just didn't turn out right! (why was it bad?)

Although I studied for one little test, my heart raced! I was really scared! (my racing heart)
"It's okay, just do your best!" says the voice inside! (just do your best!)
My friends are right here with me, they'll always have my back, to see me through!

I am super!
Filled with powers of mystery (let's go!) as I rise to start a new day! (get you!)
This color, of yellow; is the shining light of the sun!

My aspiration bursts on the scene!
Cause all of you are right here with me!
It's starting to open!
The great door of courage!

(the crowd roars as the song ends, but the Mizuirochou steps up to her mic to address the crowd)

Mizuirochou: As my first official act back on the job as a Beautifly...I really want to do this! (with that, she launches into a rousing harmonica solo, which the band joins in on. We look around at the crowd dancing as Mizuirochou and Kochou trade solos. They continue to play as the scene fades out)

(an instrumental of "When Tomorrow Comes" plays as the word "Next..." appears onscreen)

Mizuirochou(voiceover): Next time, on 'Kochou and the Beautiflies'...

(We see Ierochou looking shocked at a newspaper)

Mizuirochou(voiceover): The Rockets are yet again trying to find something to discredit us, and this time they're getting personal! (we see Anya laughing over something in a yellow book) They make off with Ierochou's diary, but when there's nothing in there they can use, they decide to make up some pretty juicy stuff. (we see the Rockets writing) Sad thing is, the tabloids, the talk shows, and the public believe every word of their baloney! (we see the band looking shocked at a news report) Can Ierochou set the record straight? I hope so, 'cause our rep's at stake!  

[Karuta64]

A preview:

(Kochou speaks as we look out on Jubilife City at night)

Kochou(voiceover): Our adventures in Jubilife were not over yet...in addition to two more days worth of shows, we were unaware that we were also going to have to do some damage control...

(We look in on the gang's penthouse overlooking the city. While most everyone is helping with cleaning the living room, Whitney is about to settle at a desk with a yellow book. Closer examination reveals the book's title: MY DIARY.)

(Niji notices Whitney preparing to write and flies over, where she perches on Whitney's chair)

Niji: Whitney? Aren't you going to help us out?

Whitney: I've already finished with dusting the furniture, so I'm writing in my diary for a bit. (she begins writing on a blank page in the book) It's my nightly tradition...if I don't write at least one entry in it, the day just isn't complete!

Crystal: Sounds like me getting a massage every night! (winks at Niji)

May: And me taking a hot bath!

Whitney: My diary's special...I've written in it every night for five years now! (the boys admire the number of written on pages in the book) And before you ask, Ash; yes, your Gym match against me is in it!

Ash: May I--

Whitney: But you'd better not read it! (Ash sweatdrops as he returns to picking up trash off the floor)

Brock: You know how girls are about their diaries...they guard them with their lives!

Ash: Really...

Whitney: Let's see here...Dear Diary... (begins to write again as music begins)

Kochou: Who do I turn to, when I'm feeling bad...
Whether I'm happy, angry or sad?
It's you, Dear Diary,
It's true, Dear Diary,
With you, Dear Diary,
You set me free...

I write down my feelings one by one, (one by one)
Cause writing down my feelings sets me free! (Whitney closes her eyes as she writes)
It's just between you and me. (Ash tries to take a look at Whitney's entry, but is shooed away)

Personal secrets, (Dear Diary)
Where can I share them? (Dear Diary)
Ongoing problems, (Dear Diary)
Where do I air them?

It's you, Dear Diary,
It's true, Dear Diary,
With you, Dear Diary,
You set me free...
When it's just you and me,
Just you and me, Dear Diary! (Whitney finishes writing as music ends)