On board the Hamato Cruise inside their indoor gym, Bandit Raccoon, Mondo Gecko, Keno, and Sandalwood doing a game of two-on-two B-Ball. It was Bandit and Keno as one team and Mondo and Sandalwood on the other team.
“Come on, show me watcha got!” Mondo called, as he was dribbling the basketball around Keno who was blocking.
“You'll be sorry.” Keno replied, as he stole the ball and passed it to Bandit who started dribbling it around.
“Oh, yeah! This is my element!” Bandit cheered.
“Sorry, bro, but not on my watch!” Sandalwood tried blocking the raccoon, but the mutant was too fast and climbed up the eco-boy's back and made a leap to the basket and dunked the ball.
“Yeah!” Keno cheered, as Bandit waved while hanging from the basket.
“Good game, dudes.” Mondo commended them.
“That felt good.
Bandit let go of the basket and landed on the floor, “I never thought in my wildest dreams I'd be playing basketball on a yacht.”
“Given your appearance it would be easier said than done.” came a familiar voice as they saw Sugarcoat standing in the gym entrance along with Lyra, Bonbon, Juniper Montage, Wallflower Blush, Mona Lisa, and Indigo Zap.
“Hi, guys.” Juniper greeted.
“Now there's someone I haven't seen in awhile.” Bandit said with a smile, as he ran over and embraced the girl.
“I missed ya, Bandit.” Juniper said.
“Likewise, Juniper.”
Lyra and Bonbon went hover and hugged Mondo from both sides, “It's so good to see you, Mondo.” Bonbon began.
“And it's good to see my fave besties as well.” Mondo admitted, as he hugged the two.
Mona Lisa looked around and spoke to Sandalwood, “You know it's pointless to try and challenge Bandit at a sport he excels at.”
“Maybe, but it was all for fun.” the boy replied.
“We were about to walk around the cruise. Care to join us?” Lyra asked.
“We were planning on calling it quits anyway, so sure.” Bandit replied.
“Then let's go.” Juniper said, as the group started walking.
As they walked around the ship they stopped by seeing several other activities taking place with their friends and everyone. They walked by the on board petting zoo where who else but Fluttershy was happily bonding with all the little animals.
When they decided to check out the theater, they saw Trixie trying to put on a magic show with Snips and Snails as her assistants. Needless to say the show was standard and mediocre, but the two boys were having fun.
They stopped upon seeing Bebop was currently doing his dance moves while his kid friends were trying to keep up with him.
“Come on, little buddies. It's all in the hips. Like this,” Bebop did some spins and poses, as the kids copied him, “Yeah, now ya got it. Ha-ha!” he cheered.
“Hey, Bebop. Looks like you got yourself some activity here.” Wallflower noticed.
“Oh, yeah. I'm teaching these kids how to dance like a pro.” the warthog mutant explained.
“Pro is right.” Sandalwood agreed.
“We hope to one day be as good as Bebop.” Lily said, as she did some dance moves.
“You keep at it and you just might.” Mona encouraged her and the kids.
“We're moving along, Bebop, we'll catch up with you later.” Keno said.
“See ya.” Bebop said, as he went back to teaching the kids.
As they continued on, Indigo hung back with Keno before pulling him off to the side, “Indigo, what're you-” Indigo clamped his mouth shut.
“Come on, let's go find someplace vacant for us time.” Indigo said.
Keno getting where she was going smirked, “Lead the way.” and so the two snuck off.
The others carried on before spotting Karai and the girl Harmony in a workout room. They were standing atop two separate mats, while the other girl was doing some basic martial arts stances and moves while Harmony was following along.
They walk inside, as Mona spoke up, “Karai, what're you up to?”
“Oh, hey, guys. I was just doing a little demonstrating for Harmony here.” Karai motioned to said girl.
“And I'm learning from her.” Harmony added.
“Well, you got the form down.” Sugarcoat admitted.
“Thanks.”
“So how're you guys enjoying the cruise?” Karai inquired.
“It is awesome!” Mondo cheered.
“We're really glad you put all this together.” Wallflower added.
“Well, like I told the others I wanted to give back to the community.”
“And you're doing a fine job with that.” Bandit noted.
“Thank you,” she looked around, “Guys, wasn't Keno originally with you?”
Bandit, Mondo, and Sandalwood realized they were one man down, “Hey, where did he go?” Sandalwood looked around.
“Indigo's gone too.” Lyra noticed.
“Knowing those two, probably snuck off for alone time.” Sugarcoat stated.
“Well, that would explain it.” Bonbon replied.
“Should we go look for them?” Wallflower suggested.
“I think we should let them be.” Juniper suggested.
“Agreed.” Mona nodded in agreement.
Bandit looked up at Juniper and spoke to everyone, “You know, June and I are gonna split too.”
“We are?” Juniper asked curiously.
“Yeah. Gives us some more time to catch up.” Bandit winked.
“Oh, right.” she replied.
“Hey, Mondo, we hear there's also a halfpipe set up on the ship.” Lyra said, as Bonbon nodded in confirmation.
Mondo's eyes lit up, “So why're we standing around here? Let's go!” Mondo took the besties hands and dragged them along, while Juniper left with Bandit.
“I think we'll hit the buffet.” Mona said, as she, Sugarcoat, and Sandalwood left Karai and Harmony to continue their exercise.
Meanwhile Indigo and Keno had went to a secluded spot on the ship and started to make out, “Oh, I definitely missed this.” Keno said between kisses.
“Me too.” Indigo agreed, as they continued to kiss.
“But you know it's risky doing it here. What if someone catches us?” the boy teased.
“That's what makes it so exciting.” Indigo replied mischievously.
“Good point.” Keno agreed, as they went back to making out.
Elsewhere, Bandit and Juniper who was now dressed in her swimwear were by the pool sinking their feet and legs in it, while others were busy lounging or swimming about.
“This is nice.” Bandit said, as he relaxed.
“Sure is.” Juniper agreed.
“It's also nice being with someone I care about, outside from my team that is.” the raccoon put in.
“What do you mean?”
“I like my team, don't get me wrong. But it's nice to be around more humans like you and the Rainbooms. I guess I just miss the old days when I was a student. Back when I had normal friends, and my family.”
“Haven't you tried to reach out to them?” Juniper asked.
“What's the point? Mondo said when he got mutated his parents kicked him out. So I spared myself that pain by just leaving.”
“If you've been away from home that long your family must be worried.”
“If they knew what became of me they probably could care less.” Bandit replied.
“I know it's difficult, and some people are scared of mutants, but it sounds like you still care about them.” Juniper said.
“I do. But how can I even face them knowing what I've become?”
Juniper laid a hand on his shoulder, as he looked up at her, “It never hurts to just try. And if it doesn't go well. You'll always have the Mutanimals, the turtles, the Rainbooms, and even me.”
Bandit smiled, “Thanks, June. I'll think about seeing my parents.”
“Anytime.” Juniper said, as the two embraced. Suddenly the two were hit by water balloons and got drenched.
“Hey!” they shouted, and saw Mikey holding two more water balloons.
“Ha-ha! You didn't see it coming!” he laughed.
The two stood up, and Bandit shook his fur dry, “If I were you I'd better start running.” he warned the turtle.
“Oh, come on, it was all good fun.” Mikey whined.
“I'm about to have some real fun!” Bandit hissed, as he chased after Mikey who ran away screaming. Juniper just watched and smiled seeing how happy she made Bandit feel.
With Mondo, Lyra, and Bonbon, the mutant gecko was busy doing skateboard stunts on a halfpipe, while several guests watch and applauded for him.
“Cowabunga!” Mondo cheered, as he posed in mid air with his board.
Lyra and Bonbon applauded, as the mutant finished and took a drink, “Mondo, you were amazing.” Bonbon said.
“That's how I do.” Mondo replied.
“With those moves you really could go pro.” Lyra believed.
“Well, thanks, Lyra. Too bad they don't allow mutants to join the pro leagues.” Mondo sighed.
The girls felt bad for Mondo, until Lyra spoke, “Well, you're too good for pro anyway.”
“Huh?” Mondo looked up.
“Yeah, I mean you're a mutant that can do skateboard tricks better than most teenage boys.” Bonbon added.
“True.” the gecko admitted.
“It's a shame you mutants don't have your own kind of sports teams or events,” Lyra said, “But then again given how there are more bad mutants in the city than good it'd be hard to establish anything like that.”
“Yeah,” Mondo agreed, until a thought came to him, “So maybe it should be me to start something like that.”
“Really?” the two asked.
“Yeah. If a skateboarding league should exist for mutants it should be started by someone who loves the sport as much as humans do. And I'm just the gecko to do it.”
“That could take some time and money.” Bonbon noted.
“True. But I got the time to plan it all out.” Mondo said.
“Well, it's good to know you have a plan for the future.” Lyra smiled.
“Yeah, thanks to you girls.” Mondo hugged the two who embraced him back.
Some time later, Bandit, Keno, and Mondo met back up looking happy. Bandit looked to Keno, “You seem awfully happy.”
“Oh, I am. I notice the two of you look it as well.” the vigilante noticed.
“Yeah. When we get back, I'm gonna reconnect with those I left behind after I mutated.” Bandit promised.
“And I got big plans for the future.” Mondo put in.
The boys smiled at each other and high fived, “Cowabunga!”