Prolog:
September, 26, 1996/ Tokyo
Tang Shen pov:
„When it rains, it purrs" Was one of many wisdom's of our master Jubee but how right he was, do I realize only now.
Fighting a dozen ninja's at once? No, problem.
Fighting in a burning building? Its hot, so what.
Fighting whit my daughter in my arms? I am more than mad that I must do that.
But above all else I am disappointed in the man who forced me to do that in my own home.
A man who I considered as friend, family and for some time even a potential lover.
"Saki! have you gone completely mad?"
I shouted against the man who stood before me. Surrounded by the corpses of the ninjas I did slay, his men. But he was calm, no not calm he was ice cold even in this burning building. A normal ninja is calm, analytic and absolutely concentrated. But not him, he simply didn't care about what he does destroy on his way to his goals. He is truly "The Shredder!"
Shredder: "No, Tang Shen. I am more clear than ever before, because I did realize something, my little Cheshire"
Did he say while he seems to enjoy the moment.
Tang Shen:"...?"
I was more than a little confused. How can someone who start a situation such as this, call his mind clear?
Shredder:"Your confused face tells me that you don't know what I mean"
He did paused only to show me the full dimension of his madness!
Shredder:"I can't be the greatest ninja as long you three are ALIVE!"
With this words he charged at me and my daughter who was still in my arms. In an instant I grabbed a oil-lamp on the wall and hurled it in his face. To close to deflect it the oil-lamp hit him in the face and the oil ignited, burning his face.
Not letting this chance slip away I turned around and did start running away from him only to...
SLASH!
I did forgot his pain tolerance. Ignoring the burning pain of his nearly destroyed face he didn't stop and attacked merciless my back with his katana. I collapsed from shock, but to my luck I was still enough there to turn around so I didn't land on my daughter.
When I looked up in his face, I was shocked to see him grinning like a madman while his head was still burning. Looking in the face of enma (Jap:Devil) couldn't be worst. And he was still grinning while he extinction the flames on his head and let me and my daughter burn to death. I thought so until my husband came through the paper door.
As he saw me I could make out his face, he was bloody and wounded but his face showed only concern for me and our daughter Miwa and than he saw Saki and charged at him. The battle was fast and intense but after some time I couldn't see the fight anymore because of blood lost. But I could still hear and see my daughter cry's. And they got quieter over time, she was choking on the smoke. I tried to shield her with my kimono so she would survive until her father would come for her.
After a few minutes of sword clashing and hand to hand combat I heard a roof beam break and fall on one of the fighters, the fight was over and silence ruled the scene. That was the moment Miwa choose to cry with new found might. The still standing fighter looked in our way and came closer, first I thought it was Yoshi but, to my horror, it was Saki who was victorious. He knelled down and took Miwa out of my weak arms.
Saki: "On second thoughts, she will be a worthy student if she refused to die her"
This was truly the worst day of my life. My daughter kidnapped by the man who betrayed us, I slayed down by him and my husband, his brother in all but blood, kill...
Yoshi: "SAAAAAKKIIIIIIIII!"
He is alive! My love is alive! He survived the down crashing beam, And as long he is alive, there is hope for Miwa.
KRRRRRR!
In this moment the floor I was laying on started to break down.
Yoshi: "Oh, no! Kami, NO!"
I could hear him struggle to get free, but without success.
KRRRRRRRAAAAAAAACK!
Yoshi: "NOOOOOOOOO!"
The floor brook and I feel into the darkness.
End part 1
Cliffy! Na, a little joke. And her comes...
Part 2
Tang Shen pov:
Dieing is a funny thing even if it is through such a horrible case as my. Because I did feel no pain at all or the impact on the basement floor, but I dreamed the whole time. I dreamed of my Yoshi and to my surprise of four sons of his and a read haired disciple. I couldn't Understand their names or see their faces not even Yoshi's. I even couldn't make out of what the dream was about.
It's felled like I dreamed a life long dream without goal. Until...
HOOOOOOOOOONK!
?: "MOVE YOUR DAMN ASS YOU MOTHER§$%&?§$!"
I yanked up, more like straight to the ceiling like a scared cat. When the shock eased down, I did realize that I was on a bed in a hotel room. I Stood up to close the window where the noise came from and did notice that my legs where slightly weak. When I closed the window I saw something in the distance I shouldn't see in Tokyo or in Japan especially.
Tang Shen: "The Empire State building?"
I was in New York, USA, but why? Then it hit me like a train, I did remember what happened. I ran into the bathroom and searched for wounds on my body but found only scars . Especially a big one on my back, from my right shoulder to my left hip.
Tang Shen: "How can that be? By that wounds I should be dead or at least heavy injured."
I could that only explain so to myself that Yoshi must have saved me and brought me to America to heal me and save me from Saki, no I will not use the name of my dear friend. He died that night the person who stand in his place is the Shredder.
How long was I unconscious? It must longer than a week to recover this kind of injuries, but how long exactly?
Tang Shen: "Yoshi!? Are there?"
Nothing, I called him again and looked through the little Apartment. Oddly it was at least a 2 Star hotel, oddly because if Yoshi wanted that Shredder will not find us he would chose a place who is more hidden.
Tang Shen: "Splinter, darling are there or not?"
Not even after I used his nickname he answered. The nicknames we three used to make sure that it was really us who was calling and that there is no danger. Splinter for Yoshi, Shredder for Saki and Cheshire for me. I guessed that he was out to buy something to eat or meet a old friend who has some information's on Saki. I did choose to look some TV and read the newspaper to come on a hold of what I did missed in the time I was out and kill some time until Yoshi is coming back. I wanted to start read the first article, that the Reporter said something that rocked my entire world.
Reporter: "Good day, New York! And what for a Good day on this 4th, May, 2013..."
I didn't heard much more because I was too shocked do so. First I thought it was a joke only to find the same date on the news paper too.
Tang Shen: "NAAANIIIII?(jap for what) I WAS OUT FOR 16 AND A HALF YEAR?!"
To say I was shocked was the understatement of the century. How could I be out for over 16 years without medical attention or a radical loss of my physical power or the fact that I nearly didn't got one day older? I needed to sit down.
Then I did notice a briefcase on a armchair across the bed with a letter on it.
"To miss Tang Shen" was written on it and so did I read it.
Miss Tang Shen,
how you might realize or not had, is that since the night of Shredder's attack have 16 and half years gone by. How shocking as it might be you have be calm, because your family needs you right now.
I thought: My family? Does that mean Yoshi and Miwa?
Your husband wasn't aware of the survive l of your daughter for the last 16 years. And because of this was raised by Oruku Saki alias the Shredder.
What? How can that be? Unless... Yoshi didn't saw how Shredder took Miwa from me. Yes, so must it have been.
But after a second fight with the Shredder 6 months ago he learned that Miwa Hamato alias Karai Saki was still alive.
This son of a...Not only did he took my daughter away, he even striped her of her real name.
And after some "recent events" things gotten more complicated and you have to interfere.
You surely asking who we are?
That is right, I surely do.
Well for the moment we prefer to stay incognito.
That was so clear...
But to help you we put some spare clothes, your shinobi gear, some money and the files of your family and your "opponents" in the briefcase. We hope it will help you to prepare for what is coming. And keep in mind that we will keep to observe you.
Your guardian Angels
Well that was a creepy thing to write. But the fact that they keep an eye on me gave me the feeling that I am not alone. That was creepy as good.
I opened the briefcase and saw first my Shinobi gear with my Cheshire mask. Under that where some normal civilian clothes, under that a envelope with 5000 Dollar (I could life a few years with that and my ninja training!) and under that the files, more than half a dozen. And I had the feeling that some things I will read will not be to my liking.
Tang Shen: "Well here goes nothing!"
End part 2
Puuh! so far so good. (Deep breath) And lets continue!
Part 3
4 May, 2013/ New York
Tang Shen pov:
The files of my family and opponents...
Tang Shen: "Well here goes nothing!"
RRRRIIIIIIIIIING!
Tang Shen: "MEEEEOOOOOOW!"
For the second time on one day I was nearly jumping straight to the ceiling like a scarred cat. And I call myself Kunoishi, I have to train more.
It was only the phone so I answered it. But knows that I was her?
Tang Shen: "Hello, who is there?"
?: "Hello madam, her is the room service do you want to eat?"
Tang Shen: "Excuse me?"
I was surprised, why should the room service call me?
?: "Madam, we where told that by the men who brought you her earlier to call you on this time"
`The man who brought me her?` That must have been my secret saver.
Tang Shen: "Did the men say his name?"
?: "No madam, the gentleman said you would know who he is"
Well, it was worth a shoot.
?: "Well madam, do you want to eat something now?"
RRRRUUUURRRR!
Just like on cue there is my stomach.
Tang Shen: "Well a platte Spaghetti Cabonarra, the big one and don't be humble with the cheese! And a cane of ice tea"
16 years in coma gave me a hunger that stand to no second to my pregnancy cravings.
Tang Shen: "How much does that make?"
?: "Nothing madam, the gentleman gave us 500 Dollars for food and your stay for 3 days"
Wow, at least my savior wasn't to humble with money.
Tang Shen: "How long will that take?"
?: "45 Minutes, we beg for your patience"
Tang Shen: "Okay than until later, bye!"
?: "Have a nice day madam!"
CLAC!
I hung up and took the first file. It was the file of Yoshi my husband. I must say, I was afraid. Had he a new woman in his life? Did he marry again? Was he doing okay? So many questions and the answers might be my worst nightmare.
(Deep breath)
I opened the file and the first thing that got into my eyes where two photos. One of Yoshi and one of what that seemed like a giant humanoid rat. The photos where clearly observation photos. And both persons where in the same stance. What the meaning of this where did I found out after rood a few lines. I found out that he came in contact with a mutagen of inter dimensional origin. This substance changed him into a humanoid rat. I looked again on the photo of the rat and observed his stance, I searched for differences that would proof that this is not my husband. Only to be ensured that this was Yoshi. His stance was exactly like his and even better, no wonder after 16 years of training. Even the little error of stance, of his left feet was just like Yoshi's, a error who resulted of a old bone fracture he had with 12...
When I think about it, it was The Shredder who broke his leg back there. So many incidents since then and before that, I should have it see coming.
When I continued to read I found out he even adopted 4 turtles who mutated with him. Four boys with the names of Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo. Names of his favorite artist that is so typical Yoshi. We even had a fight how we name our child, in the end we did compromise. I name the girls, he names the boys. And even then this four names where his favorites. The information's on the boys where in the other files. In the files stood too that he taught them Ninjutsu (Jap: Art of being a Ninja), anything else was just like any other single father. A fact I will change.
Second file: Leonardo
The next file was about the oldest of the four boys, Leonardo. He is the leader of the brothers in their missions. A little to stiff in his character of what I could read. But he has everything what a leader need, knowledge of his teams talents and faults, trust in them, knowing of his own limits and a tender heart for those around him even his enemy's. A side of him I think is very strong, because most think, if you show mercy to you enemy's is a sign of weakness. But it is the opposite who shows no mercy, shows only fear for those he is fighting. A fact the Shredder never understood. He believed only in cold hard power. Never tolerate a failure not even from those who are close to him. A strategy who's let him be surrounded by enemy more and more. I realized early that it would end bad for him.
But Leonardo is the exact opposite, his way let those around him be not his enemy but potential ally's. He reminds me a lot of how Yoshi was in his younger day's. But he has still a long way to go and the hand of a mother would help him a big time.
Third file: Raphael
The second and grumpy one of the four boys, I could say so much after I saw his photo. But he is the most caring one in the group too. Probably the reason why the teasing of his brother bring him of 180 faster than any sports car could. "Blind rage is a bad ally" echoes in my head. A advise our master Jubee gave Shredder more than once (per day if it was bad). So not Raphael he is aware of his weakness and is, after what the file is saying, working on it with success, little but its steady.
He has a big heart for animals and his friends. He has some trust issues and is thinking that he can solve any problem with violence. Something his brother Leonardo stopped him from more than once. I could see that Yoshi was doing his best with this boy but what he really need is the understanding heart of a mother.
Fourth file: Donnatello
The third and the biggest one of the four. From what I could read is he the brain of the team. And what a brain! What he could build from junk are devices who even top scientist or engineer could not build with top materials. "A enlightened spirit, triumphed over pure power!" An other teaching of master Jubee and a other lesson the Shredder didn't understood, because he believed in only one thing in a fight. "To crush your opponent with overwhelming power." Donnatello was totally different, he didn't believed in violence only in his mind. What brought him some problems with a girl named April O' Neal. A new disciple of Yoshi and a not untalented one. From what I could make out he is madly in love with her, but had never the guts to confess. To make things worst has he a concurrent in his struggle for her affection. Casy Johns a rowdy and a hot head. A guy who loves to fight, being a big number and takes rules not so narrow. This reminds me a little to much of me, Yoshi and the Shredder. Her I have to interfere before things go as bad, as they where with me.
Fifth file: Michelangelo
The youngest and most carefree one of the four. A real sunshine what proved his photo. He has a smile that could blind you and has the power of a monky on sugar. And from what I could read he is a true prank master. With only ninjas as victims is that a feat on- and in self. To prank a ninja is not easy, I know that I tried it with master Jubee, Yoshi and Shredder more than once with more or lest success. That means his skills are amazing but have only to be put in use. And how goes that better than in pranking his family. With his skills and my ideas...
Tang Shen: "Hahahahahahahahaha!(evil laughter)"
RIIIIIIIIIIIING!
That should be my food.
And after I took the wagon with the food and ripped nearly the arms of this poor guy out, I did eat the whole plate in 8 minutes flat. By a plate of nearly 3 kg a really big feat.
Sixth file: April O'Neal
The newest disciple of Yoshi. After she and her father were kidnapped from aliens from a another dimension (I can't believe I am reading that) aka the Kraang. The four boys rescued her but failed to do that with her father. But after some very curious adventure they were able to save him. Well they did until they accidentally mutated him. After that April was more than angry with them, much to Donny's dismay. That was the time meet Casy Johness, who is a boy with a long way to go but he has the heart on the right place. I can only hope she will make the right decision between Casy and Donny.
Seventh file: Karai Saki alias Miwa Hamato
I have to say this file is the one who gave me the biggest heart break. Her so called father did her entire childhood nothing but to train her, no fun excursions, no playing in the park, no word of praise for her achievements. Only cold hard training to be his tool of revenge. How cold can a man be? He adopted a child for over 16 years and sees noting in her but a tool he can use. 16 years in them not only the love of a daughter could warm his heart. No she is nothing but a long time plot to beat Yoshi. "To be killed by his daughter or kill his daughter" would it have been for Yoshi if he haven't found out that Karai, Miwa is.
This guy disgust me more and more.
Most interesting was how she meet Leonardo. I could read many of their conversations and the one comment of her who stood the most out was
Karai: "You are the first thing that didn't bore me in this city"
This showed me that she has some respect for him and he has even a light crush on her. That's how it is, well at least in the beginning. Their "Relationship" got a crack in a situation the boys needed a R.P.G. To shot down a UFO (GOD! a few of their adventure are like a episode of Twilight zone) only to find out that only the Shredder can supply one. So they needed to make a temporary truce with the Shredder. What in itself a impossible thing is. So they try to make one with her. With more or less success. But it did goes to shit after the boys tried to take out the Shredder with a second R.P.G. What didn't work (What a drag!) and of course did Karai felled betrayed of the four, especially Leonardo. But from a photo under the story I could make out that Leonardo was ashamed that he had to use such methods, I even saw her expression of betrayal on Karai's face. That gave me two important information's.
First: Karai has more feelings for Leonardo than she is willing to tell.
And second: Leonardo will never be a man who chose whatever means for his goals.
But I can use that to free her from the Shredder and I will.
8th file: Kraang
Not much I could get from the file beside that they aliens from a another Dimension and they try to "Terra form" the world for century's, with more or less success. With the fact how they look I want not even to begin (Shiver!). But else much is still a mystery about them.
Why are they her?
Why are they trying to change our world?
What happened in theirs?
So many questions so little answers.
When I took the last file out the briefcase I found a photo under it. It was the only Family photo of me, Yoshi and Miwa. I can still hear myself saying:
Tang Shen: "This is the first of many Family photos we will make"
How wrong was do I realize only now. I can only hope to change that fact.
9th file: Oruku Saki alias The Shredder's
When I first thought that he is a bastard, I know after I rood the file that he is the greatest maniac in human history.
After he "Killed" me and Yoshi he became, through his Ninja skills, Boss of the Bosses of all yakuza's (Jap: Mafia) in japan and is even trying to take over other lands and country's but after he took notice of Yoshi's survivel and that he lives in New York. He came her and started to rage like a Bull, well at least his man did. And he never slowed down, not after his man did mutate, not after the Kraang nearly destroyed the city and not even they nearly destroyed (or mutated) the whole world. Heck he even made a contract with them only to take his "revenge". Revenge for what? And what made me wonder is the fact that he fights so rarely. I mean he loves to fight, and the only reason not to would be...
Yes, of course that must it be! There can't be an another explanation about it!
Tang Shen: "Hehe! Wait up Shredder! Because I found out your weakness!"
And whit that fact in mind I start planning. And one thing I know for sure I will start with freeing my daughter!
End of prolog.