Chapter 8:

The Truth Revealed

Talena had been with Shredder ever since she was 3 years old.

She had always thought that Shredder was always her friend, her teacher . . . her father.

She believed he was always truthful.

But she questioned the experiment that happened a while earlier.

Shredder told her she was going to be smarter.

She didn't feel any smarter.

She confronted Shredder a few hours later and asked him about why she saw an evil version of herself staring at her in mirror.

"A minor mistake," Shredder lied, "it's nothing to worry about."

Everything Talena knew was about to change.

"Donatella," Shredder called, "I have some important business to discuss with you."

Talena came to Shredder.

"Our enemies have come upon us. They are on the premises right now." Shredder stated.

"What should I do, Father?" Talena asked.

"I want you to stay safe in the dojo. I have a feeling they have come for you. But before you leave, I have something for you."

Shredder held out a purple bandana to her. "Purple symbolizes intelligence, creativity and magic."

Talena took the mask and put it over her face.

Shredder handed her a weapon.

"Your weapon is the bo staff. It symbolizes dependability. You remind me of another 'person' I know, Donatella. Hopefully you don't turn to the evil side like he did with his brothers."

Talena was confused.

What "other people" was Shredder talking about?

Were there other people just like her?

She didn't think there were any other mutants beside her.

But she quickly ran to the dojo like Shredder told her to.

While she was running to the dojo, the door was smashed.

"SHREDDER!" A voice yelled, "GIVE US BACK OUR SISTER!"

When Talena heard those 5 words, her whole world stopped moving.

Sister? The only sister she had was Karai.