Randall went to the lair daily after his work shifts with April. The family still hadn't returned after a week. He really hoped this wasn't something like what the Tribunal had pulled last time.

But, the more time that passed, April, Casey, and Randall began to panic. They even got Leatherhead involved to see if he could recognize something in the video. Even the big croc was stumped.

April wrote to the Ancient One and asked if he had known anything was up. Splinter and his sons were just… gone.

It didn't take too long for a reply to come from the Ancient One and the Tribunal. They said they had no idea what could have happened. They just replied back with a saying that whatever happens was meant to happen, but hoped that the family returned home soon.

Randall looked up Karai's new address since her old home had been destroyed by the demon. She had gone back to her mansion in Chinatown. He went out alone and snuck back into her home and talked to her too.

Karai and Chaplain had given up on the Foot Clan now that it had all but been wiped out by the demon Shredder. They had chosen a more peaceful life now, but would still more than happily contribute to society as needed.

Chaplin was now working for a new scientific organization for genetic research, to also help out with finding cures for diseases and such.

Karai directed a dojo, but was still big in the Mayor's favor as well. She was also now a community director.

"I have no idea what could have happened to them, Randall. Since the Foot Mystics are no more, whatever happened couldn't have been done by magic." Karai assured him.

"Thanks for the help anyway." Randall said and reluctantly left.

…

Casey was so mad and bored that his best friends were gone. He began to go on motorcycle rides around the city to just blow off his steam, and if he ran into problems, like Purple Dragons, he would deal with the issues like he would if his friends were still here. But, he did go looking for his friends too, even though there was no trace of them. If there was, any one of them could have tried to return for help to get the others out.

…..

April began trying to track down Agent Bishop again.

Randall had learned to drive the Sewer Sled, and he drove it out to the Justice Force Tower to talk to the Justice Force. He did it in the daytime because he wanted to be sure to see where he was going. He had never been there before.

When he got there, he got off the sled and went inside. He was met by Zippy Lad in the lobby. "Why, hello there, Mr. Lizard." he greeted.

"Hi, I'm looking for the Silver Sentry. I'm Randall, the turtles' friend." Randall replied back in as much good intentions as possible.

"He's upstairs. And it's good to finally meet you, Randall. You're welcome to go on up. Metalhead over there will take you up." Zippy declared.

Randall noticed the little man with the gray hair. He knew who Metalhead was. He had met him just before the fight with the demons.

Metalhead led Randall to the elevator and they went on up. Once the door opened, they were now in a big, open room with a table that had the Justice Force sitting around it in a meeting. He gestured he could walk on over.

Randall did just that. As he got closer, the Justice Force members looked over at him.

"Why, Randall Boggs. It's good to see you again. It's good to see you well too." the Silver Sentry greeted with a smile.

"Thank you." Randall replied. He knew the Sentry had seen him injured after the fight.

"What brings you by to see the Justice Force?" Ananda asked curiously. "Where's Turtle Titan? He's usually with you a lot."

"I have come to ask for your help in maybe trying to find my family. Master Splinter and his sons. They have mysteriously disappeared on us, and we don't know where they have gone." Randall explained.

"When was the last time you saw them?" Sentry asked.

"It was in a video recording in their lair, and they were all just zapped away so suddenly out of nowhere. Maybe there could be more magical beings at work here. After all, the Foot Mystics used dark magic for centuries behind humans' back and what happened with the Shredder." Randall stated.

"You do have a point." Nobody agreed.

Randall felt truly honored that these humans were taking him seriously and he wasn't considered a monster to them.

"You guys stand a better chance at being able to search the city, or even around the world than the typical human does." he stated.

"We'll do what we can, Randall. We'll be glad to help in a search for our friends after all they've done for the city to keep it safe." Raptar agreed.

"Thank you." Randall said.

He left after that.

…..

All of April's efforts didn't come up with anything, but with Leatherhead's help, they did once again track down Bishop. He was down in South America at this time.

Making sure the helicopter had plenty of fuel, April, Casey, Randall, and Leatherhead all went down to where he was. They landed the copter in a hidden place and went to find an entrance.

They were all nervous and skeptical, but Bishop had been like a valuable ally during their last battle.

They managed to find a way inside and Bishop was surprised they had found him again.

"What brings you four to my house this time?" Bishop asked.

"Hopefully not another demon battle." Stockman complained from beside him.

"We came because we are looking for our friends, Agent Bishop!" Leatherhead snapped angrily. "If you've done something to them, I'll-"

Casey and Randall had to hold the croc back.

"Have you seen them?" April asked. "We know they are missing. The turtles and their father."

"No, I have not seen the turtles or the rat since the battle." Bishop stated firmly.

"You had better not be hiding them." Randall growled.

"I'm not, Lizard." Bishop replied.

"Thank you." April said. "We'll be going now." She directed the three males out. This time, they were allowed to leave without an issue.

They all hoped Bishop didn't have plans to kidnap any of them again for quite some time.

When they reached the copter, April spoke to Randall, "Randall, I think it's time that you learned to fly the helicopter too."

"What? Why?" he asked.

"Because, if Casey or I can't do it, and the guys return, and if they need someone extra along and they are busy, you could take over as a pilot if needed. I know you like to stand by them, but there will be times you might be needed as a pilot too." April explained. "All of the turtles have learned to fly this thing, now it's your turn. You have learned to drive the Sewer Sled, why not something that flies?"

"Uh, sure, I guess." Randall said nervously.

"When we get home, I'll teach you how to fly it. But not in unfamiliar territory." April declared.

"Alright."

She flew the helicopter home and after Leatherhead got off to go home, Casey and April started teaching Randall how to fly Don's copter.

It definitely was quite the education, but one that would surely pay off in the future.

…

After six months of looking, all of the allies who had been on the lookout for the mutant family still had no traces or clues to where they could have gone or had been taken.

The whole city had been searched and nothing. The Justice Force had looked outside the city carefully too, and nothing. There was just no trace of them at all.

They would all stay optimistic, and keep an open eye out, but they all had to move on with their lives if there was to be any future at all.

Casey and Randall took over patrolling and making sure the city was safe from scumbags. They didn't always click as the closest of friends, but knew how to interact.

It started getting closer to a year since the turtles and Splinter had vanished. It was hard to realize that wherever they had gone that they might never come back.

But, the family's friends would carry on and honor their memory.

Casey wasn't going to let the memory of his friends go to waste. He wanted to do more than just vigilante justice. He wanted to know more martial arts, so he started looking for a school to train more proficiently.

He soon found one. It was run by a big shot called Kahn. He was redheaded with a beard. He wore a blue kimono with yellow around the trims. He also carried a staff. He accepted no excuses, no nonsense, and no weaknesses.

Kahn had heard about the infamous Casey Jones. He had a plan to rebuild the Foot Clan, with or without a Shredder to lead it.

He knew how to manipulate men's minds and make them do what he said with a sort of brainwashing them. He had a small group of men already assembled. Kahn was sure the group would only grow from there.

Casey became under Kahn's brainwashing as well, and in that state, he demanded Casey share his secrets of the turtles and their fighting techniques. Even of the lizard that was known to be with them. Casey could use the turtles' fighting ways, but Randall's were a little harder to interpret because of his invisibility fighting.

Kahn would have to think harder on the lizard, if he should ever interfere with something, but the turtles' fighting abilities could come in handy someday to one day be used against them, should they ever return.

Most of the bad guys in the city had noticed as well that the turtles who did stop their crimes had stopped coming around by now that it was getting close to being a year since any encounters with them.

…

April was beginning to think about moving. She just felt she needed a bigger place. And she was fine with Casey doing the karate school thing. But she wondered about what Randall would do if she moved? She had spotted a new home across town that was more closer to Central Park and it had a shop on the floor she could use there that was for sale.

She had a talk with him one night. She went down to his apartment.

"Hi, Randall." she greeted.

"Hi." he answered back. "What's going on?"

"I want to talk to you about something important. It would affect both of us." April stated.

"Affect us how? I'm not interested in you if that's what you mean?" he replied in confusion.

"No, it's nothing like that. As you know that I've lived here a long time, but due to more supplies that are coming in, and Casey considering moving in with me soon, I think it's time I got a bigger place. There's a place on the other side of town for sale. It's got a shop on the ground floor and an apartment above it. I'm sure it has a basement. It also has a top floor above too." April explained.

"How could you think of moving? If the guys come back, they won't know where you live anymore." Randall exclaimed.

"This new shop is closer to Central Park. We'll be much closer to their lair, Randall. If they ever return, we'll be sure to find them and tell them, I promise." April declared.

Randall breathed a sigh of relief. "But what about the basement here? It leads to the sewers."

"We'll patch it up before we move. But of course, we have to get the place. I already have booked an appointment to go look at it in a couple days. You can come with us as long you stay blended." she offered.

"I can do that. I would like to see what would become my new home. If I wasn't welcome in your home, I would go to move back to the turtles' lair." he said.

"It's your decision." she said.

"Is Casey alright with going to look at the house too?" Randall asked.

"Yes. He's coming too." April replied.

….

A few days later, April, Casey, and Randall drove in April's van to go see this new shop house. Randall stayed visible in the back of the van, but vanished the moment they got out of the van.

A real estate agent lady wearing a red dress, and had long, blonde wavy hair, was waiting to show it to them. Of course, she only thought she was showing it to two humans. She had no idea of the invisible lizard that was accompanying them.

Randall looked up at the building. It was a turquoise colored place on the outside. He and his friends followed the agent inside. She showed them all three floors, plus the basement.

April could easily see some use for the attic if her friends and guests stayed here. There were some living quarters in the basement too. It would be easy for Randall to want to move in there. There was a ton more space for him down there than the one bedroom he lived in now.

Casey and Randall were also impressed with this new house. It would be satisfactory enough.

April and Casey agreed to meet the agent's offer for the house. The agent would check her records back at the office and decide who would get the building. She would get back to them in a couple days, but she was proud to have served the happy couple.

The three friends went home satisfied and hopeful.

"It sure was a nice place, April." Casey declared.

"I could use a little more space in the basement." Randall said. "I loved the bigger size of it."

"Thanks, guys. Now we just have to hear back from her." April stated.

Randall unblended himself once he was in the van. They drove home to wait for results.

Casey wanted to move in with April. He was so ready to abandon his own junky apartment.

They all went about their regular routines until April got the call a couple days later that her offer was approved. Once she paid the deposit, the house was all hers and Casey's. Plus Randall.

Casey was at work when she got the call. April ran down to the basement and excitedly told Randall.

"Randall! Guess what?!" she hollered.

Randall opened his door. He had been making himself some lunch. "What?"

"The agent just called me back. We got the house!" she shouted happily.

"That's great!" he smiled back.

April ran forward and hugged the lizard. He was getting more used to this mushy stuff. "Real soon, we'll be moving." she said.

"Yep." he agreed. Randall knew he would miss this place, but if it was what his friends wanted, he would go along with it. He knew by now that it wasn't the house that made a place a home, though partly, but it was the feels of the people that lived there that made it a home.

April told Casey that night and he was more than thrilled.

In season 7, April and Casey were seen living in a new apartment, so I added in the finding of it and to get ready to move to it. Since I'm more so covering of what was going on while the turtles and Splinter were gone. And even though their friends saw on the video that they just vanished, having allies search all around the world for them was because of it could be possible if they ever returned, maybe they were returned to a different place instead.