Prologue
In a shadowy building, a man dressed in sharp looking metal armor glared out a window. A helmet made of metal concealed everything about his head except his eyes. A door opened and closed and an animal like growl announced the presence of the new being.
"Have you found Karai yet?" The man growled.
"No, master, we have not." The new being answered, a tiger like growl accompanying his words.
"Why?"
"I'm afraid Karai has… been broken free of your mind control, and is now recovering her strength before going back to them."
The first man turned to look on the humanoid tiger before him. The mutant got up from his bowing position. "Then she is lost." The man growled. The metal armor he wore glinted in the moonlight as he shifted.
"Possibly." The tiger agreed.
"What of the other one, Tiger Claw?"
"Master Shredder, have you really not given up on her? It's been four years." Tiger Claw asked in surprise.
"She was my star pupil, Tiger Claw, and as much my daughter as Karai." Shedder growled.
Tiger Claw dipped his head and gave his report. "Still uncertain. The last time we caught wind of her was when those Footbots sent that signal."
"That was two years ago." Shedder's voice rose a bit. "How is she avoiding us?"
"I don't know, master, but she is good at it." Tiger Claw sighed. "Rahzar is exhausted, and Fishface isn't much better. Bebob is nearly collapsing. Rocksteady is holding up a bit better. We… might have to call the search for both your daughters off." He suggested tentatively.
Shedder clenched his hands into fists and then relaxed. "You may be right. My men need to be in full health in order to bring down Hamato Yoshi. Call off the searches, Tiger Claw."
"Yes, Master Shredder." Tiger Claw bowed and left.
Shedder turned to the window and heaved a sigh. "Karai… Suki… I have not given up on you. Not yet… You will be returned to me, my daughters."