It had been a few months ever since his brothers had crossed over to the spirit world. Mikey looked at the moon and the stars and couldn't help but miss them...a lot. His friends and Master Splinter had helped him to overcome his grief and sadness but he knew that the sadness would still be there. However, when he saw his brothers' bandanas, he felt a wave of sentiment in the air. His brothers had left that precious gift for him, so that he won't feel completely alone. He smiled. Everything is going to be alright.

Casey and April are currently helping him. They tried to help him during his solo missions but they could not be with Mikey all the time. Mikey understood; After all, they still have their own things to do, such as school and stuff. He did not want his friends to keep getting out of their ways to help him, he did not want to interfere with their lives. Still, he sometimes felt lonely during the solo missions where he had to travel alone. Just then, the T-Phone rang.

"Mikey, we found something in the lab, found at the old junction. I think you better see for yourself." "Ok, April, I'm on my way." He hung up and rushed to the location. Little did he know, that was the start of another adventure.

In The Spirit World (A few weeks back)
The Spirit King summoned the turtles into the Resurrection Chamber. "Turtles, I think that it is now time for you to resurrect into another being." "Oh, uh...thanks, Spirit King." "Why the sudden change of spiritual laws, Spirit King? I thought that we had to stay in here for a couple of years at most, before resurrecting? Why are we doing this now?" "Ah...You turtles are the exception. The Royal Court of the Spirit World had decided that the rules will be bent this time." "But why?" "I think you will know in due time. Now go." The King ordered. The 3 spirits hesitated for a moment, before entering the doorway to the physical world. "You 3 shall resurrect as 6-year-olds and help your brother, Michelangelo. He needs you." He thought as he sent the spirits off.

Present
"Mikey, we found out that Baxter Stockman is up to something again." "How do you know?" "We found him, Mikey, with something quite interesting." "What is it?" "You'll see. First, we better make sure that Baxter is gone." As they approached the lab using the ventilation shafts, what they heard intrigued Mikey the most. "Soon, buzzzzzz, these will make the perfect soldiers for Mazzzzzter Shredder." The Shredder? Wasn't he killed by the falling rocks and stones? Before he could think more about it, April spoke up. "Mikey, he's gone. We think that you should come and see for yourself." They let him out of the ventilation shaft and Mikey landed on the ground safely.

What he saw shocked him. There were 3 turtles in water tanks. 3 turtles. They also bore a striking resemblance to 3 certain turtles he knew. "Bros..." His tears were threatening to fall. He managed to find the lid of the water tanks and opened them. He gently pulled them up and took off their breathing masks. As long as he made sure that they were breathing normally again, he picked up the turtles and hugged them. He couldn't help it. He missed his bros.

He had heard what the soldier said about resurrection and he had asked Master Splinter about it. He even researched about that word and he found out that the spirits can be reborn into another being. There are slim chances that the spirits can remember about their past. Even though Mikey knew that there is a possibility that the turtles may not recognise him at all the next time they met, he couldn't help but hope that someday, his bros may come back.

At closer glance, the turtles looked younger than his bros. They looked like a 6 or 8-year-old. He carefully carried them and also took some stuff from the lab. If what Baxter Stockman said about the Shredder being alive is true, they could be in very serious trouble. He wanted to take some stuff from the lab so that Casey, April and he can figure out what the Foot were planning. They hurriedly got out of the building and went back to the lair. Mikey found an emergency blanket and covered the tots with it. April and Casey smiled understandably at the sight.

Back At The Lair
Master Splinter felt something...not quite right. There were more than 3 presences in the lair now. There were 3 more presences as well. So far away but yet...familiar at the same time. Master Splinter peeked outside the dojo. He saw Mikey, Casey and April walking out of Donnie's lab. "They must have already parked the...vehicle in the lab." Master Splinter thought. What he saw later shocked him as well. He saw 3 turtle tots on each shoulder. They bore a striking resemblance to his 3 sons. "Could it be...?" Master Splinter wondered.

"Ah, how was the patrol?" The 3 turned around to see Master Splinter standing there. "Oh, hi, Sensei! Didn't see you there! Do you need anything, Sensei? Tea or..." "I do not need anything, Michelangelo, but thank you. I would like you to explain about why there are 3 small mutated turtles on the couch." "Well, Sensei, Casey and April found them in Baxter Stockman's lab. We decided to free them from the lab, since Baxter intended to do something with these turtles. He said something about the Shredder needing them as his soldiers or something..."

Master Splinter became more alert at hearing his enemy's name. "The Shredder? It seems that he had survived the previous ordeal." "That's why, Master Splinter, we brought them back." "Yes, Master Splinter. Won't want the Shredder to get away with...whatever he's planning." Casey hurriedly added to April's statement. "I understand that your intentions and actions are quite noble. However, this sort of action has the potential to stir a hornet's nest. I advise that you be on your guard during your night patrols." "Hai Sensei." "Yes, Master Splinter." A chorus of yeses were heard. Master Splinter smiled and nodded his head.

Just then, a ringtone was emitted from April's phone. "Guys, I got to go. My dad is waiting for me." "Oh, I also have to get home. My dad and my sister would be very worried." "Then, I must suggest that you all returned to your homes immediately." "We will, Master Splinter. Bye, Mikey. Bye, Master Splinter." April and Casey hurriedly bid their farewells before going back to their homes.

"I suggest that you rest, Michelangelo. I understand that you may have questions that are left unanswered, but these should wait until tomorrow. Sleep well, my son." "Good night, Sensei." "Good night." After Mikey entered his room and closed the door, he approached the 3 sleeping tots on the couch. At closer glance, the turtles did bear a striking resemblance to his 3 sons. The turtles looked like what Leo, Donnie and Raph looked like when they were 6 years old. He attempted to sense any auras around the turtles and sure enough, the 3 emitted the auras of his 3 sons. "They must have resurrected into these toddlers." He thought. He pat their heads. "Sleep well, my sons." He said softly, before going into his room.

Leo's Side
Visions were suddenly flooding in his mind. Images of the lair, their friends and family, their death, their resurrection were suddenly flashing in his mind. He looked around him. Those images looked familiar, but he could not understand. Where had he seen those images before? What do those images mean? What are they showing him? He suddenly woke up, panting. The visions were starting to overwhelm him. Just then, he saw the atmosphere surrounding him. Where is he? He looked towards the 2 other sleeping turtles. What were they doing here? Who took them away from that fly?

-TO BE CONTINUED-