Disclaimer: Ok another story lol, I still do not own the guys, Splinter, April, Casey, the Foot, or Karai…ready…set…let's go!

*Japanese Culture and words will be used in here a translation will be in ( ) after the end of the sentances.*

Chapter 1: Kega (injury) and Teisen Kyoutei (Truce)

"Raph has Leo called to check in yet?" Don called from his lab door.

"No," Raph grunted, "not me anyway."

He turned from where he was; he had gotten stuck with the dishes for the night after dinner. Don walked out to him and glanced at the clock.

"It's been eight hours…" Don muttered.

"I'll call him," Raph sighed, drying his hands, "But you know we don't have to worry about the Foot since that Teisen Kyoutei Karai and Leo worked out, the truce thing."

"That's only if we don't cross into their territory and they don't into ours, shakey at best Raph," Don sighed, rubbing his temples a little.

"Yet it is a truce my son," Master Splinter whispered as he walked in.

Before he could ask Raph grabbed the tea pot and filled Splinter's mug before handing it over.

"Thank-you Raphael," Master Splinter said softly.

"How come you aren't worried about Leo Sensei?" Don asked.

"Leonardo and Karai have been meeting in the neutral zones to talk about another alterative for weeks now my son, he has returned late many nights. He has yet to tell me what they are considering though. Knowing Miss Saki I am sure there is much argument and debate. You may call him if you are concerned but do not be upset with him if he doesn't talk long, they may be speak-" Master splinter cut off as Raph's Shell-cell rang.

"Yo' we've been worried you idiot," Raph growled.

Baka, I am not Leonardo…let me speak to your Master.

"Karai? What the-?" Raph started, jumping when she snapped on the other line, "Fine here he is."

"Miss Saki?" Master Splinter inquired.

Leonardo is at Foot headquarters, he was attacked and is badly injured. I am on my way to your friends to explain. Please be there quickly.

The line went suddenly dead and Master Splinter quickly got to his feet.

"We must get to Mrs. Jones home now. Donatello call and warn April and Casey that Karai is about to arrive and we will be there quickly," he ordered quickly.

~*~

April had barely gotten off the phone with Don when the doorbell rang.

"Karai," April said simply, she gasped when she saw the blood, "what did you do?!"

"I saved his life, I will explain quickly and then tell the others. I was to meet Leonardo at a neutral location six hours ago, when he did not show up I sent my ninja on patrols. I received a message from an already patrolling ninja that told me Leonardo had been chased across a street and hit by two cars. That much I will tell you before the others get here," Karai said simply, "would you mind allowing me to clean up?"

"Go ahead," April said softly, "It's strange…suddenly finding an enemy a friend Karai..."

"Such is the nature of alliances…I too find the sudden shift hard to accept at times," Karai murmured, "but the oath was made and the treaty signed. I will be back shortly."

April nodded as Karai slipped toward the directed area.

Don was the first one in the apartment, dashing past Casey's figure in the doorway and attempting to find Leo. Raph came dashing in behind him and stood stock still, frantically looking for Leo. Mikey scrambled in after Splinter, blue eyes wide and worried.

April held up her hands and made slowing motions.

"Easy guys," April managed.

"Where's Leo? Karai?" Raph demanded as she entered the area.

"I told your father that he was at Foot headquarters-" Karai started.

Raph saw the blood stains and growled before advancing.

"What did you do to him?" he demanded.

"I saved your brother's life Raphael, take a moment to understand that before you attack me," Karai threatened.

Master Splinter placed a calming hand on Raph's shoulder and turned back to the Foot Leader in front of them.

"What happened to my son?" Master Splinter demanded softly.

Karai nodded to Master Splinter before continuing.

"Three of my ninja found him severely wounded, the foot tech that had been the first to arrive being on patrol in that area claimed that Leonardo was being pursued by gun men. He also told me that there were trucks trying to block the streets and when Leonarado made a dash to our border he was hit twice, managed to stand and got across our border and vanished into the shadows. The Foot Tech and two others in the area began searching for him and found him, when they did they reported it to me and I had Leonardo rushed to medical facilities in my tower. He was severely injured as well as unstable when I left. But alive," Karai finished, "the men that were pursuing Leonardo attempted to get past my ninja to him when he was first found. But the retreated when myself and my guard arrived. I do not know who they are. I can not stay away long, I will bring Leonardo to a neutral zone when he is strong enough to make the journey. I will call this phone when I arrive and hear about his condition. My ninja may know that I have ordered him to be untouched and well cared for, but some I think would still attempt to harm him out of revenge. If you please."

She bowed quickly to Splinter and slipped out of the door.

"Wait!" Don called, starting to dash after her, "can we…"

"I will allow one of you to visit at a time so that the allegations of the truce are not broken. But I ask that you allow me to get there first and check on things," Karai called back.

Don leaned against the wall and pressed his forehead into his hands.

All they could do now was wait.


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