There are two sides to every story.
You, have only been shown one.
So, please, join me...

On The Darker Side of Things

Saki's expression remained neutral as he entered his room after returning from his…encounter…with Leonardo. Taking a seat, he poured a cup of green tea, breathing in the scent before his lips twitched into a small smirk. The blue clad…turtle…had been drawn in by his words but the possibility of joining up with the Foot was still unknown. But it was his appearance that caused Saki's frown to return. This finding confirmed what had been found out earlier and his counter attack plan, if things did not work out, was already formed. A knock sounded on the door and Hun entered, kneeling before his master.

"How was the meeting master?" Saki sighed and looked down at his subordinate before replying calmly
"It was…most informative, Hun. If Leonardo does not join sides with me, I believe I know exactly how to deal with him and his…family." Hun looked up at him in silent questioning before he smiled up at his master asking
"Lucian, Master?" As much as Hun wouldn't admit it, he hated the fact that his master was going to be using Lucian's…unique…skills to deal with the freaks but, it made sense.

To fight a ninja, send a ninja…To fight a freak, send a freak.

Saki nodded, smiling cruelly before casting his eyes to the shadowed corner as a soft yet deep voice said
"You summoned me, Master Saki." Saki nodded once, not turning his head toward the black banded subordinate
"You will accompany me when this Leonardo gives his answer. You will watch from afar and observe only. I will signal if you are required to do anything else. Understood?" He felt more than saw Lucian bow his head in reply before keeping his head down asking carefully in an even tone,
"Master, if I may enquire, why is my presence needed at this meeting if I am not to participate?" Saki just smiled slightly.
"I believe you will find the meeting most intriguing." With that been his only answer, Lucian bowed his head once more before melding back into the shadows, his mint green skin and black shell catching the light for a brief second prior to his disappearance. Hun stood and bowed his head as well, leaving to prepare the Foot Ninja for tonight's gathering. When the doors closed once again and Saki was left alone, he allowed his smile to grow in strength while his eyes gleamed with evil intent.

He may have to thank Karai later for her insistence on keeping Lucian around after the pet turtle had gone through the change. It was proving to be quite…useful. Letting his expression relax once more, Saki took a sip of his tea and closed his eyes.

It was going to be an interesting night.

It wasn't much longer Lucian found himself kneeling atop a building, out of sight and remaining perfectly still even as he watched the rooftop where the Foot ninja awaited this…Leonardo…to arrive with his answer. His black headband tails rested against his umber coloured shell before they floated behind him, caught in the breeze even as his amber gaze caught the slight movement before his eyes widened, locking on the four beings that landed on the roof right before it rained as if on cue for the fight to come. He blinked once, watching as the Foot Ninja rose from their positions as well as the blue banded one, Leo, spoke before throwing the sword at them, his answer obvious.

Lucian allowed a frown to slip onto his face as their fight began, eyes locked on the four green skin toned figures that looked very similar to him. Master Saki had been right…this was very interesting. Then again why wouldn't it be? It wasn't everyday you find out your not the only mutant turtle in the world. His gaze remained on them throughout the fight, taking note of their moves…their teamwork…and the more he watched the more he had to admit, they were good. His grin grew as he watched them take down Hun after a bit of a struggle, knocking him down through the glass to the floor below and knocking him out.

A slight movement made his gaze turn to a building across from the turtles as they relaxed a little. Two men were also watching the match but it was the symbol around their neck that got his attention. Lucian's eyes narrowed in on the symbol…noting it was that of his master's enemies. It was evident they were seeing which side the four turtles were on. His eyes turned back to the rooftop as more Foot Ninja appeared before parting as their Master made his appearance as the Shredder, raising a clawed hand and shouting
"Those who are not with me are against me! and I crush anyone who is against me."

The longer he watched, the more his face fell. It was all going downhill…and it was not a pretty sight. The turtles were not strong enough to fight his Master and that was becoming crystal clear extremely fast. When the building collapsed, Lucian felt a spark of hope that his Master would not kill the turtles as he wished…he was curious and intrigued by them. Disobeying orders and leaving his post, Lucian raced along the rooftops, silently watching as the four turtles staggered from the scene…separated but alive. He even laughed under his breath when the orange banded turtle fooled the red banded one into thinking he was truly dying. Obviously, the orange one banded one was the jokester. Knowing that they had survived, Lucian made his way back toward where his Master was.

As the police arrived, Lucian returned to his original post and kneeling just before Saki arrived. Saki growled, clearly not pleased at having the turtles escape as he grounded out
"Did you see where they went?" Lucian bowed his head lower before replying
"I did not; I was unable to see them from my vantage point. I am sorry, Master." Saki just growled again and then turned, waving his hand as he walked off saying
"Fine. You may leave until I have use of you again." Lucian didn't move until Saki had left before he stood up, a grin on his face.
"Oh shell no." Making his way across the rooftops once again, Lucian hunted for the beings very much like himself once more…mutant turtles. This was a chance he was not letting go off so matter what his Master said.

It wasn't much longer he looked up from the alley he had been peering down into when the noises of a fight reached his ears. Racing across the rooftops as fast as he could, Lucian arrived to see his Master fall off the building, pushed by a massive wave of water and then crushed as the water tank fell on top of him. Kneeling where he was, Lucian watched as the four turtles…and a rat…turned and left, not one seeing as the Shredder punched his way free of the wood. Lucian sighed…his master did not go down easily and would be in such a mood, all hell-bent on killing them now.

Silent, he melded back with the shadows, racing across the buildings toward the foot's Headquarters. He had been ordered to return after all and getting caught disobeying orders never ended well. Lucian felt the shiver race down his spine as he subconsciously reached up to touch the scar running across his left eye that rendered him blind. It was a lesson he had learnt real fast. As he slipped back into his room, Lucian allowed a smile to slip onto his face. Settling into his Kata practice routine, he allowed his mind to bring up the image of the four turtles again and, though he'd never admit it to anyone within the Foot, he was glad they had made it out of the meeting alive.

Because, as long as they were alive, it meant that things would be a bit more interesting for him…

…And gave him something to do in his free time.

To Be Continued

Set in: Ep 10 and 11 pf Season 1
Series: 2003
Character: Lucian (at 14 years)

2003 TMNT and its characters belong to Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird
Lucian and his story (c) KJsPlace
Cover Art by Momorawrr (dA)

I have this story posted under 'Lucian Hamato' as well, reposting it here under my main account just to avoid confusion why they're may be two! Once I have reposted the altered chapters here I will likely be removing the 'Lucian Hamato' account.