I only have a few seconds left to think.

I think of my brothers and sensei. Scattered around the room, unconscious and dreadfully injured. I have no idea whether they're alive or not.

I think of Mikey, who, as I stand here, is flying over Shredder's head. Mikey hadn't hesitated to jump in and attack. There was no fear in him today. He knew what was at stake.

This is our last chance. Period. We have to stop Shredder now, or he'll bring his terror to everyone else in the galaxy. Millions will suffer at his hands, including the utroms.

Shredder blocked Mikey's attack. I hear bones crack as Shredder snaps Mikey's legs, and throws him to the ground. There's nothing I can do now. It's hopeless. I'm alone against the Shredder, and there's no way I can beat him.

Even so, I ready my bo staff. There's no way I'm giving up. I jump at him from behind, hitting his shoulder. It has no effect. He uses my bo staff to swing me over his head, so I'm facing him, effectively disarming me at the same time.

But like I said, I'm not giving up. I swing a fist out, trying to hit his chest, but he catches my wrist easily. I hear myself gasp as he brings down his other arm on my shoulder, hitting a pressure point and paralyzing me. I fall to the ground with one thought going through my mind...

We've failed...

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