Summery: This story takes place in the world that Donnie arrives in during the 5 part episode Return of the ultiment ninja :ways of the warrior. Shredder has ruled as lord and master for 30 years, not all of our loved characters have made it and the ones that have aren't doing well … at all
Rating: M for graphic violence, mature themes, and language
Disclaimer: I do not own the TMNT characters or universe.
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Ch.1 - The World as it is – 30 years of shredder
A deafening horn echoed over the darkened sky, another 14 hours gone. The people of what had been, New York, drudged and ambled from the Shredder work camps. The eyes of the people were glassy, void of any focus or desire. The words echoed of the steel gray sky:
The Shredder is your lord and master, The Shredder is always watching, always watching…
From the video screens over old Madison Square Gardens, to the millions of eyes that watched, one was ever alone here. The Shredders face was everywhere, and his mark over every house and on every man, woman and child's right arm…Children. There weren't any children in this world, from age 2 you are put to work. Women are bred. Childbirth it is a job, not a desire, no one has desires here The Shredder forbids it. Children's minds are warped and their bodies trained to join the Shredders work force.
The Shredder is your lord and master, The Shredder is always watching, always watching…
The air is stale, clogged with soot and gas: the smell of progress. As quickly as the flood of people appeared they have all vanished into what ever place they call a shelter as the horn sounds again. Its 5:00, curfew has been set, and its time for me to go to work.
The Shredder is your lord and master, The Shredder is always watching, always watching…
The Shredder's police comb the streets, its far cry from his ninja's that were forced to hide in our past. Weapons made of Utrom and Tricarton technologies keep the people in line. Weapons fire near the 2nd street junction draws my attention from the 'police'. What poor fool didn't make it home in time tonight? When I arrive the police are leaving. They have already taken anything of value the man may have had. It was a good hawl, the 'traitor' they had slain had a pack of cigarettes, they were certainly worth his life.
The Shredder is your lord and master, The Shredder is always watching, always watching…
I turn over the bullet ridden frame with my foot, not sure why – curious if it was someone I knew I suppose. Nope. Just an old man, maybe forty years old., he was lucky to have lived this long. From the camps and the starvation in this world if you made it beyond 30 it said something about your character. Me, I'm pushing 48 guess I'm to stubborn to die…or to stupid.
Death is common place here; children walk over the bodies of the fallen on their way to work each day with out a flinch. No songs or games, just rules and work. Like I said, children don't exist here.
The Shredder is your lord and master, The Shredder is always watching, always watching…
Like I said death is common place here, even in my circles. It is 19 years today that Master Splinter gave his life for me and my brothers. We could have saved him, but we ran. Our Fearless leader made us turn tail and run. Some family we were, love you dad, have fun pushing up daisies were just gonna go out for come ice cream.
That was the end of Spinter, and the end of us. No way would I follow that bastard anywhere again. After a fight that took my left eye and left two scars across his chest, I took off and haven't looked back sense.
The Shredder is your lord and master, The Shredder is always watching, always watching…
Donnie took off years before so leaving wasn't that big of a deal. It's been 30 years since brainaic high tailed it out of here to greener pastures. He took off right after old shredhead took power. I guess he really was the smart one. Wonder if he still alive somewhere out there, though I doubt it.
I heard Leonardo and Mikey tried to go up against Shred-Head after I left. Didn't cost them much, just Mikey's arm and Casey's life. Like I said, Death is common place around here. I wish I said it makes it easier but it doesn't. I still miss that hot head, died before he found out he had a son.
The Shredder is your lord and master, The Shredder is always watching, always watching…
The sound of the choppers over head are deafening as I step into the shadows and let another group of enforces move past. I guess it was good he died when he did; I certainly wouldn't want to know my kid died when he was 7 years old.
Standing on the roof tops of old New York and hearing that damn message over and over I can't help but wonder if I shouldn't just jump, eyes closed and fall. It couldn't take more than 4 seconds to hit the ground.
The Shredder is your lord and master, The Shredder is always watching, always watching…
I lean forward before stepping back away from the edge and stooping down as a beam of light from search cannon comes my way. No. Guess I was right – to damn stubborn to die.
The Shredder is your lord and master, The Shredder is always watching, always watching…
I can't help but wonder where they are from time to time. I see April when I can,and help her out when she needs it. She leads the rebel factions of the area, does a pretty good job too. I get updates about the guys – not that I ask. Leo got hit in the face with some orange powder a few years back, took his sight from him, but he still fights. Mikey does what I do, what we all do.
The Shredder is your lord and master, The Shredder is always watching, always watching…
We struggle to survive.
In this world.
In our world.
In our Hell.
The Shredder is your lord and master, The Shredder is always watching, always watching…
Authors notes: Well it's a little long winded I haven't written one in years. And this is m first TMNT, I'm looking for a cowriter if anyone's interested. The episode always fascinated me so I figured lets see how our guys really survive. Please Read and Review!