Phoenix, a famous superhero, is attacked and left for dead in the sewers of New York City. Her savior; Raphael. After being forced into hiding; she trains and becomes a ninja as a way to fight the relentless crime or is it her way of fighting off her own enemies? When the turtles find themselves caught in an ancient war between the Gods and Titans; can they survive or will the world fall to the darkness?
Disclaimer: do not own the TMNT but Phoenix is mine.
Phoenix dashed into the alleyway, avoiding the angry crowd following her. Leaning against the brick wall, clutching her bleeding shoulder; she held her breath as she watched the crowd run past. "I need to find a place to hide before they kill me." Phoenix had been running from the angry citizens since Angel and convinced the people that she was too powerful and needed to be taken down. So far, in the just past hour; Phoenix had been ambushed, shot and stabbed. Blood trickled from the gun shot to both her shoulder and thigh and the stab wounds to her stomach. Her uniform no longer its original green and black but stained crimson. Phoenix fought hard as the black spots started to cloud her vision. She knew if she passed out now, she surely would be found. Glancing around for a safe hiding spot, she spotted the partially lifted manhole cover in the street. Levitating herself a few inches of the ground, she slowly peered around the corner to see if anyone was around. Not seeing anyone, she quickly flew over the manhole cover and phased thru lid to the sewer below. "Phew it stinks down here!" She landed herself on a dry ledge and started walking down the sewer. With every step, pain racked her body as she fought to keep herself conscious. "I need to find a way to contact the others without giving away my location." Phoenix continued to slowly walk, leaning against the wall every few steps. She could feel herself slowly slipping into unconsciousness.
Just returning from blowing of some steam, Raphael made his way back down the sewer to the lair. "Man that felt good; better if I could have punched Leo; but it'll do." As Raphael made his way down, he kicked a few pebbles off the walls. The sound of the bouncing pebbles echoed down the sewer; bringing the unconscious superhero back to her senses. Phoenix slowly opened her eyes and glanced around.
"What was that? Have they found me?" Painfully pushing herself off the ground, she stood still waiting to see what was coming. She faintly heard the sound of footsteps coming closer. Unsheathing her sword with the left hand, wincing in pain from the gunshot wound to her left shoulder. She powered up a ball of lightning in her right. Once the newcomer was in sight, she shot the lightning ball towards them. Unsuspecting, Raphael screamed as he quickly dodged the incoming ball of lightning.
"What the shell? Who's down here?" Raph shouted brushing himself off. Pulling out his sai, he prepared for another attack but none came. He carefully walked forward only to meet tip of sword. "How did you find me, were you followed? I promise I'm not going down without a fight!" Stunned at first, Raphael backed up a couple of steps. "I didn't know anyone was down here! Let alone who you are!" Unfazed, Phoenix continued to point her sword at him despite the radiating pain thru her arm.
"Are you sure, how can I trust that you aren't one of them?" Raphael confused starred at her. "One of whom?" He half yelled back.
"The ones that want me dead; no thanks to Angel turning this whole damn city and probably the now the planet against me." She replied sternly. "Look, I don't know what's going but I'm not after you!" Raphael put his hands up defense. Phoenix now realizing that he was speaking the truth sheathed her sword and leaned up against the wall. "Sorry, you have to understand my reaction when I have an angry mob of citizens chasing me down and suddenly I hear someone nearing my hiding spot."
"I understand, but why are they after you?"
"Oh, I don't know, she somehow managed to convince the populace that I am far too powerful and could destroy the world. The worst of it is that they believed her over me, the person that has saved this city let alone the planet from numerous threats countless times!" She said exasperated. "By the way, I'm Phoenix and you?"
"Raphael."
"I need to ask a big favor of you. If you would be able to, take me to the end of the sewer as far outside the city as possible. Just curious, what are you doing in the sewer anyway?"
"I live down here." Raphael answered the whole time keeping to the shadows. "I can show you the way out."
"Thanks." Raphael cautiously stepped forward; not wanting to frighten Phoenix. "If you're going to lead me then I need to at least see you."
"Not so sure that is a good idea; ya know I'm not human." Raphael confessed. "So, I'm a superhero, I have seen it all from demons to titans. So whatever you are won't surprise me a bit; even if you're mutant turtle." Raphael chuckled at her response. He stepped a little closer and she gave a little laugh. "My joke was right; you are a mutant ninja turtle." She pushed herself off the wall and started walking. Raphael strode up next to her and they started walking down the sewer. After a few steps, Phoenix stopped to rest up against the wall as waves of pain racked her body. Raph turned around when he noticed she wasn't following him.
"Are you all right?"
"Yeah, just need a breather is all." He strode over not believing her excuse. "She sounds like she is in pain." He thought to himself. "You're hurt."
"No I'm not."
"Yes you are; I can tell by the way you are breathing. I know when someone is hurt. Let me take you back to my place."
"No, I do not want to involve anyone else in my problems. I appreciate your concern but I just need to get out of the city to safety. I'll get my injuries taken care later." Phoenix went to push herself off the wall but was blocked by Raphael. "Let me go, please don't force my hand."
"I am not letting you go anywhere." Raphael and Phoenix locked eyes. Phoenix reached for her sword but was stopped when Raph grabbed her hand. "Please let me take you back to the lair. Quit being so damn stubborn."
"No, again, I refuse to let anyone get involved in my problems; so please move your stubborn ass out of my way." She retorted. Phoenix tried standing straight but doubled over in pain. Raphael bent down; placing his hand on her shoulder when he felt her go slack against him. "Phoenix!" He lowered her to the ground and pushed her cape off to the side. He gasped when he saw the severity of her injuries. "She's been shot and stabbed! Why would they do this to her?" He gently lifted her bridal style and ran as fast he could back to the lair. Skidding to a halt in front of the doors, he pushed the buttons to enter. "Donnie! " Raph yelled entering the lair. Donatello; followed by the others, ran up to Raphael.
"What happened?" Donatello asked.
"Don't know; I found her in the sewer. She wanted me to take her to the end of the sewer outside city. I refused when I noticed she was injured." Michelangelo starred at the prone figure in Raph's arms. "She looks familiar." He thought to himself. Then it hit him, the figure in front of him is none other than the famous superhero Phoenix.
"That's Phoenix!" Mikey exclaimed.
"Yeah and she's hurt real bad, Mikey." Raph replied. Donatello stood up, "Let's get her into my lab, Leo please call April for help." Leo nodded and grabbed his shell cell. Master Splinter watched from the back. He was curious as to why a city would attack someone who had protected them. Donatello; followed by Raphael and Michelangelo, ran to his lab. "Set her down on the table while I grab my supplies." Raph gently laid her down; brushing some hair away from her face. Donnie started wiping the dirt and blood from her body where he could until April arrived. He removed her sword and set it next to the bed. Inspecting her wounds, he took careful note of each one. "Two gunshots, one stab wound, a couple slashes and several bruises." Leo entered the lab after getting off the phone with April. "She's on her way, Donnie."
"Thanks here hold this towel on her leg." Donnie handed Leo a towel to apply pressure the gunshot wound. Michelangelo applied pressure to her shoulder while Donnie held a towel to the stab wound on her stomach while Raphael stood on the left side applying pressure the gash on her side. "Tell me what happened when you met her, Raph?"
"She thought that I had followed her and nearly impaled me with her sword. She was worried I was part of the group that had tried to kill her. I told her "no, don't know what you're talking about?' She put her weapon away and asked me to lead her to the end of the sewer so she could get out safely. We started walking when I noticed she was hurt. I made her stop and told her that I wanted to bring her back here. We argued for a bit and tried pulling her sword on me again. She kept saying that she didn't want to involve anyone else in this. She was being stubborn about it. Next thing I knew, she blacked out." Raphael explained to his brothers.
"Wow, I think Raphie finally met his match!" Mikey chuckled a bit. Raphael glared at his brother. "Now is not the time for jokes Mikey!" Raph retorted. "Sorry, just trying to lighten the mood."
Meanwhile; outside the lab, Master Splinter waited for April to arrive. He tried to keep his mind calm but to no avail. Splinter had a million questions running thru his mind on why this would happen. "What is this world coming to; attacking a superhero in that manner?" With a whoosh, the front doors opened; revealing a ragged and out of breath April. "They are in Don's lab." He said pointing the doors. She ran into the lab. Don looked up to see April entering.
"I got here as fast as I could, what's going on?"
"She was attacked by a bunch of people for no good reason." Raph answered. "She escaped into the sewer and that's where I found her." April nodded. She cleaned herself up and went back to the bed.
"All right here is plan; April is going to remove just enough clothing to treat the wounds. She and I are going to treat the wounds while the rest of you wait outside. I want all of you to very carefully remove the towels and place them in the bin. Each turtle carefully peeled the blood soaked towels away and tossed them in the bin. Leo and Mikey turned to leave but Raph stayed behind. Donatello placed a hand on his shoulder. "Raphael, I know you're worried but she will be fine." He reassured his brother. Raphael went to say something but closed his mouth and silently left the room. April went to work gently undressing Phoenix. Donatello and April quickly went to work stitching and bandaging her numerous wounds.
Outside in the living room, the rest of the brothers quietly waited for any news. Splinter sat with his ears perked in the direction of the doors. Raphael anxiously spun his sai; gritting his teeth in anger. Leonardo sat in his meditative state but unable to focus. His mind was reeling with the recent set of events. He had heard of Phoenix and though he would not admit it openly, looked up to her. Phoenix, to him, is a one of kind superhero; always knowing just how to defeat the villains with honor. He never saw anything go wrong in her battles, never saw her back down. He; too, wondered why the city would turn on her. Now she lay the next room; possibly dying. What would the world do without her? Leonardo noticed Raphael seemed the tensest of them all. He understood his concern; after all, he was one that found her. Raphael would feel responsible if she didn't make it. Even though she fought with other superheroes, she never seemed to be part of any team.
A whoosh and heavy footsteps broke into everyone's thoughts as Don and April entered the room. Raphael jumped up but was gently held back by Leo's hand. "We've stopped the bleeding. She is very lucky; the bullets missed anything major as did the knife. Everything else is minor. She is resting comfortably now but is sedated. You can go in one at time." Donatello and April collapsed on the couch. Raphael made the motion to step forward but stopped and glanced back at Leo. Leo gave him an approving nod and Raph disappeared into the lab. He sat next to her motionless body. He still had so many questions that needed answered. He never realized that something normally would never bother him; is causing him so much turmoil now. He; like his brothers, admired her for her fighting style. He loved the attitude she held during her fights but never going too far. Not knowing what to say, he sat in silence until he heard the door open. Leonardo strode over and placed a hand on Raph's shoulder.
"How is she doing?"
"No change."