Pony: The very FIRST LeoXKarai movieverse fic EVER!!! I want to dedicate this fic to Philippine Dragon simply because our fics may seem a little similar in some areas.
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Heart of the White Dragon
Chapter One: Rebellion.
Leonardo strode into his room to settle for the evening. His left hand reached over right in order to rub his sore shoulder from the day's training. He reminenced about the eventful night that happened only weeks ago. That night he and his family were temporarily allied with the Foot for the sake of the world. The blue-clad turtle then thought about their leader. That mysterious young woman with fiery brown eyes and a silky voice. There was something about her that had sparked his interest. Perhaps it was that she valued her honor. On the same fateful night, she and the Foot had been offered power. Leonardo had expected for her to accept the offer just as the Shredder would have. She didn't. She remained loyal to the man she was working for and she was honorable for that. That woman was not like the evil and dishonorable Shredder who had previously lead the Foot.
Leonardo removed his hand from his shoulder and he paced. He felt a wave of restlessness as images of the hooded woman swam in his mind.
Maybe she isn't a bad person, Leonardo thought hopefully, Maybe she only needs a chance to show it. I need to find her. I gotta know more about her... her name... her connection with the Shredder... I could meet with her and put an end to the feud between us and the Foot and-No! What am I thinking? She wouldn't accept my offering of peace.
Leonardo tried to shake the images of the young woman, "I need some air." The sleepless turtle left his quarters and was confronted by his sensei.
"What is the matter, Leonardo?" the old rodent questioned his eldest son, "You seem restless."
"I can't sleep, Master Splinter," Leonardo replied, "I guess I just need to get out for a while."
"Very well, Leonardo, but do not wander off for too long."
"Thank you, Master Splinter," Leonardo bowed respectfully before exiting the lair.
Leonardo lifted the heavy manhole cover and leaped out before replacing it. He dashed to the nearest covering in the pitch-black ally and scanned his surroundings. Then swiftly and silently, he leapt from the lid of the dumpster, to the fire escape railing, to the next level of the fire escape, and soared onto the roof.
Thunder rolled in the heavy storm clouds that blanketed the night sky. Leonardo broke into a run, easily clearing the gaps between the rooftops. After about five miles, the echo of an enraged voice was heard by the mutant turtle and he skidded to a halt. The yell was followed by the unmistakable sound of clashing swords. As Leonardo made haste in the direction of the calamity, the first droplets of rain fell.
The volume of the fey increased as Leonardo drew nearer. Finally, he found what he had heard. The turtle squatted at the edge of a building that towered above the rooftop of which the battle was being held. Leonardo observed the black figures in the heat of battle and he instantly knew their identity... Foot ninja.
Leonardo observed the Foot ninja more intently and he noticed that they were focused on only one figure. At first, the thought they were only training. While busy fending off several Foot ninja at once, a single Foot ninja managed to deliver a deep cut on the figure's arm with his katana. The figure yelled in pain and frustration. Leonardo identified the figure's voice to be that of a female's.
They're not training. They're trying to kill her..., Leonardo scowled, It isn't right for so many to take on one ninja! Their leader shouldn't be allowing this! Maybe... she isn't as honorable as I thought...
The female ninja was losing her focus and she was receiving more and more injuries. The rain came down heavily and lightning flashed in the far distance. She eventually managed to take down almost three quarters of the assassins before collapsing from exhaustion and blood loss.
Leonardo withdrew his katanas from their sheaths and launched himself from the rooftop. Just as a single Foot ninja raised his bloody katana to end their foe's life, the blue-clad turtle fell from the sky and delivered a powerful kick. He leaped off of the ninja he hit and aimed another kick at a different Foot ninja. After landing on his feet, Leonardo swiftly took down more Foot ninja before they themselves prepared to attack. A few others came from behind, katanas eager to slash open flesh. Leonardo whirled around and blocked their attacks with his katanas. He threw his strength at his opponents, sending them backwards and falling over the edge.
When the last of the Foot ninja were defeated, Leonardo resheathed his weapons and approached the wounded female ninja. He knelt down beside her and turned her over in order for him to see her face. The mutant turtle's eyes widened.
It's her! Karai I think. The leader of the Foot Clan... well, not anymore I guess.
The heavy rainfall was washing away the blood from her face. Her breathing was ragged and labored. The woman's eyes slowly opened. Her face wore an expression of confusion as she struggled to fix her blurry vision. When the two dancing figures in her vision merged into one, she focused on the individual before her. She recognized him.
"You...," she hissed weakly as she glared before being pulled away from consciousness.
Leonardo knew she was potentially dangerous, but he also knew what the honorable thing to do was. He carefully picked her up.
"Master Splinter is so going to kill me," Leonardo carried the woman in his arms into the direction from which he came.