Kitty: Welcome back to the Masked Toon Singer Season 5, ladies and gentlemen! This is it, everyone! The final Playoff round! And two members of Group D will be joining Peacock, Trash Can, Jaguar, Werewolf, Scorpion, and Dalmatian in the Duet Finales starting next week. Isn't THAT exciting?

Everyone: (cheering and applauding)

Kitty: Yeah! Last time, the Oracles have been eliminated, and they were sent back to their universe after being revealed to be Raya and Sisu from the Disney movie "Raya and the Last Dragon." And in the running for the Golden Toon Ear Trophy, Terry is now in the lead with six points, with Cadence trailing behind with five points. Isabelle's in third place with four points, and Fred, Chick, and Stew are tied for last with two points a-piece.

Fred: Well, I'd better get this one right! I don't wanna be stuck in the bottom with these two birdbrains!

Chick: I resent that!

Stew: Same here!

Cadence: Now, calm down, you three! There's no need to resort to violence!

Terry: Yeah! You guys don't wanna be on the receiving end of one of my super moves, now do you?

Fred: (realizing Terry has a point) Yeah, you're probably right.

Stew: Wouldn't you need to input some kinda code to pull off those super moves of yours?

Terry: Not if it was my Final Smash from Smash Ultimate!

Isabelle: Or mine! ;)

Kitty: Everyone, please! Calm down! Let the contestants duke it out on this show! Now, as far as clues to their true identities go, we've brought in a magic wishing well to fish out something that might be related to each contestants' identity.

*A couple of TUFF Troopers push out a giant well from backstage right onto the center of the stage.*

Kitty: This is the Clue Well. We'll use it to fish out something that serves as a clue to who the contestants truly are.

Cadence: Oh, I'm just glad nobody's trapped at the bottom of it.

Isabelle: Let's throw Fred down to the bottom of it. ;P

Fred: Oh, hardy har har. -__-

Kitty: Now that we've got THAT outta the way, let's get on with the Group D Playoff round! First up, we have a rather cool customer who has come in like a cold breeze, but now he's turning into a straight-up blizzard! He may be hard to melt, but he's definitely melting our hearts with his amazing performances. So, let's give a warm, or rather, cold reception for the Ice Cube!

Ice Cube: I can't believe that I actually made it to my group's Playoff round. I guess the folks back home really seem to take a liking to me. Well, I may as well give everyone what they want, especially since my last project ended on a bit of a cliffhanger. You see, there was this REAL stinker who wanted to mess with my lineage for... some reason, mainly because of what happened to his dad. After my friends and I thwarted his scheme, and sent him to the big house, I wound up getting lost, and wound up all the way in the past. No word of my rescue came in years since then, but now that I'm back, I've got plenty of catching up to do. So, gang, if you're watching this, and I know you are, I'm comin' back home. But, hopefully not sooner than we think, 'cause I'm not backing outta this competition!
Song: "This Love" by Maroon 5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHU6vvsTnbI

Kitty: That was incredible, Ice Cube! So someone who's been through so much, you certainly have talent!

Fred: Yeah, he's always so consistent when it comes to the quality of his performances. ^^

Cadence: You said it.

Chick: We might just be looking at our first male champion in this series! This all-female champion curse on us has to break one of these days!

Isabelle: Well, we'll see about that, Chick!

Chick: Yes, but something's gotta give soon!

Kitty: I understand your frustrations, Chick, but Isabelle's got a point. It's up to the viewers at home to decide.

Chick: I know.

Stew: Ah, don't worry about it, Chick. Maybe whatever will come outta the Clue Well will cheer you up. ^^

Kitty: A good idea, Stew. Let's bring out the Clue Well!

*A couple of TUFF Troopers come out from backstage, and push the Clue Well into the center of the stage.*

Kitty: Alright. Let's see what kinda clue we can fish out of the Clue Well that could help us identify who the Ice Cube is. (proceeds to turn the crank on the well)

*As Kitty turned the crank, the bucket rises up from out of the well. Inside the bucket was a couple of horseshoes.*

Kitty: Horseshoes? What does THAT tell us, panel?

Terry: I'm not sure. Maybe this character's a horse?

Cadence: (thinking she knows who it could be) Or maybe it could somebody who has a counterpart from Equestria. Maybe it's my husband, Shining Armor! (waves at the Ice Cube) Hi, honey! :wave:

Ice Cube: (sheepishly waves back)

Fred: You thought MY guesses were bad? Sheesh, that puts them to shame.

Stew: Well, since horseshoes are considered good luck charms, maybe it's somebody who's actually pretty lucky. Or maybe his name IS Lucky, like Lucky from Lucky Charms!

Terry: Whoa! That came outta left field!

Stew: Well, we had one of the Keebler elves earlier this season! Who's to say that we won't have another advertising character on this show?

Isabelle: I don't know about this. ^^;

Kitty: Well, you guys noodle on it for a bit. Right now, let's bring in our next contestant! She may be fluttering around your belfries, but once night falls, she's a force to be reckoned with. So, let's all go batty for the Bat!

Bat: Alright! I'm in the Playoff round! I always knew that I had quite an ear for music. ^^ Even though my girlfriend specifically told me not to break into any musical numbers while we were trying to get my big project off the ground. Well, sometimes I can't help it, mostly because I think it's the best possible way to get what I'm trying to say into everyone's head. Usually with varying degrees of success. ^^; Oh, well. At least I've got plenty of support for my project, especially from a big name in the radio business, and hopefully with enough luck, and some nifty little things, we'll get this off the ground, and everyone will be like "Wow!" That would definitely be the highlight of my efforts right there! :D I know it will be.
Song: "Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRQb_-mRcAc

Kitty: That was lovely, Bat! When you said that you had an ear for music, you weren't kiddin'!

Terry: I have a strong feeling that she's in her comfort zone here. She's definitely done this before.

Chick: I think you might be right, Terry.

Terry: Thanks, Chick.

Isabelle: Well, regardless of whether or not you've done this before, Bat, you sure showed us that you've got what it takes to make it all the way!

Stew: In other words, we're batty for you, Bat!

Bat: Really?

Stew: Yeah, I sorta walked into THAT one! I apologize.

Kitty: No, Stew, it's my fault. I told us to go batty for her, and that's pretty much what got this whole thing going. ^^;

Fred: Well, we don't blame you, Kitty. It's TOO easy to make bat-related jokes like this.

Kitty: Yeah, I guess so. Maybe whatever will come out of the Clue Well will take our minds off of it.

*A couple of TUFF Troopers come out from backstage, and push the Clue Well back onto the stage.*

Kitty: Now, let's see if there's something in the Clue Well that can tell us who she truly is. (proceeds to turn the crank on the well)

*As Kitty turned the crank, the bucket rises up from the well. Inside the bucket was a rubber cobra.*

Kitty: A rubber cobra? Is this helping you guys out in any way?

Cadence: I'm not sure. Could this character have a connection with snakes somehow? Like Teela from "Masters of the Universe"? Her action figure has a cobra staff.

Isabelle: While we're on the topic of Masters of the Universe, a couple of Snake Men appeared in the 80s She-Ra cartoon, so maybe this is 80s She-Ra!

Chick: Those aren't bad guesses. But maybe this could be Jasmine from "Aladdin," as she has a connection to cobras through Jafar.

Stew: Hey, that's not bad, Chick.

Chick: Thanks, Stew.

Fred: Well, whoever this is, it's gonna be hard picking two to move on to the Duet Finals.

Kitty: Indeed it is, Fred. And while the panel is still trying to figure out the Bat could be, let's bring in our last contestant in Group D. We can all learn something from this eco-friendly wonder, and with a green thumb like hers, we can make this place even better! So, let's all sing our praises for the Earth Goddess!

Earth Goddess: Oh my. I thought I'd never make it out of the Duel against the Knight. I thought I would be sent packing for good that round. Well, I guess I'm kinda used to stuff like this given the stuff that my friends and I get wrapped up from time to time. Most of our adventures had us having lots of close calls and narrow escapes when we were uncovering problems that could have had some serious consequences. But luckily, we were able to come out on top, and often times we were awarded high praise for our hard work. Especially from our teacher. ^^ Now, it's my turn to be the mystery. Hopefully, I'll remain one as long as I'm on the show, and with the secret support from my friends and teacher, I'll be sure to take home that Golden Toon Mask Trophy!
Song: "Piece by Piece" by Kelly Clarkson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_4JgGN2uIg

Kitty: (tearing up) Oh, dear God. That was beautiful, Earth Goddess.

Fred: Yeah, her music is just as beautiful as her costume is. That performance is just... ugh. I have no words.

Isabelle: I don't blame you, Fred. It's just THAT good.

Terry: That has got to be the most gut-wrenching performance we've ever heard on this show. Period.

Chick: Yeah, there are no words to describe how we feel about that performance, Earth Goddess. So, excellent job!

Earth Goddess: Merci beacoup, everyone. ^^

Stew: (wiping his tears with a tissue, and then blowing his beak) It's gonna be hard voting one of them off.

Kitty: As it is with all our contestants, Stew. (regains composure) Now, has everyone regained themselves after that... remarkable performance?

*The panel starts pulling themselves together after being overwhelmed with emotions.*

Cadence: Okay. We're good.

Fred: Yeah. So, what does the Clue Well have in store for her?

Kitty: I'm not sure, Fred. So, let's bring it back out and find out.

*A couple of TUFF Troopers push the Clue Well back out from backstage one last time, and Kitty goes over to the crank.*

Kitty: Let's see if there's something in the Clue Well that can help us figure out who the Earth Goddess truly is. (proceeds to turn the crank)

*As Kitty turned the crank, the bucket rises out from the Clue Well. Inside the bucket was a pair of ballet shoes.*

Kitty: Ballet shoes? Does this help you guys in any way?

Cadence: Some. Maybe this character dances the ballet?

Stew: Maybe she's that Angelina Ballerina chick! Her profession is right in her name!

Isabelle: That's not a bad guess, Stew. Or maybe she could be Black Widow from Marvel comics, as she did say in the Clue Package that she's had plenty of close calls and narrow escapes throughout her life. That's pretty much what Black Widow does on a daily basis!

Terry: And where does the ballet aspect play into this?

Isabelle: She practiced in the Red Room Program to channel her flexibility and mobility.

Terry: Hmmmm. Good point.

Cadence: Well, whoever this is, it's gonna be hard to top a performance like that!

Kitty: Yeah, I'm sure it is. Well, that about does it for Group D's Playoff round. Now, it's time for the viewers at home to decide on the winners. Leave a comment below telling us which two you believe should move on to the Group D Duet Finals. The singer with the least amount of votes will be unmasked, and sent back to their universe. So, happy voting, everyone!

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