Authors Notes: Here's the next chapter (I swear it's one of the longest chapters I've ever written) But this and the next couple will be following the occurances in the Battle Nexus. Obviously I will mainly focus on Violet's story in this as you know what happens between the others. Enjoy :)
I don't own the TMNT or their buddies, just the pink clad kunoichi.
Chapter 2: Walk Through The Water
The next day, Violet awoke slowly. As she stretched like she normally did, she caught the smell of Mikey's cooking. She once again paled and rushed to her bathroom, heaving from morning sickness.
"Damn human pr…" She stopped her curse as she walked out her bathroom to find Mikey waiting for her.
He pulled her close. "Hey babe!"
"Morning Mikey" She rolled her eyes but smiled at him.
Training that morning was a very odd lesson. All of them watched Master Splinter attack the punching back viciously then destroy a large pile of bricks easily. A gasp echoed the room as the pile of bricks were split in half. Their master then went back to his study without another word.
"What's wrong with Master Splinters?" Mikey asked.
Raph shrugged. "He's been acting kinda whacko for a month now"
"Really?" Violet honestly hadn't noticed.
Suddenly, the study door opened and Splinter came out with a small pack attached to his walking stick, which he now carried over his shoulder.
"My children, I will be leaving you for a few days. While I am gone, I want you to be extra cautious so do not leave the lair until I return" As he walked out the lair, he declared "Leonardo, you are in charge, you keep an eye on the others"
Leo took his chance. "But where are you going sensei?"
"Do not worry, I will return soon" He answered as he left through the door.
"Yet again I ask, what's wrong with Master Splinter?" Mikey turned back to face everyone.
Leo thought about the matter. "I don't know, but he did this three years ago, remember?"
Violet frowned. "Um…No…"
He smiled at her. "Of course you wouldn't"
"But where's he going?" Don asked.
"You sure it's not the Burrow?" Violet knew this was unlikely but still suggested it as an option.
Raph grinned slightly. "There's one way to find out what Master Splinters up to, we follow him"
"He said we're not supposed to leave the lair"
Leo was obviously following the rules strictly so Raph added "He also said you need to keep an eye on us, so keep an eye on us while we keep an eye on him"
Raph smirked and moved towards the door, closely followed by Don, Mikey and Violet. Leo groaned slightly and reluctantly followed.
After a few minutes, they found themselves at the end of an alley, watching their master draw a complex diagram on the wall in chalk. Next, he started chanting quietly before walking through the newly formed portal made of water.
"Okay, that was freaky" Mikey announced as they approached the wall where the portal had been.
They all felt the wall, but it was solid and had no hidden doorways.
Leo frowned "You know, the chanting was familiar but the symbols…I've never seen those before"
Violet now cut in. "Well that's funny, because I recognize those symbols, but not the chanting" She didn't say anything, but she knew a different chant for the symbols.
"Can you draw it?" Don smiled at her.
She grinned back "I think so"
"Great, got any chalk?" Leo asked.
Everyone looked expectantly at Don and surprisingly, he did. So, after a few minutes, the glyph was back on the wall.
"Don't ask me what it means!" Violet blushed. "I just know it for some weird reason…"
Raph gave the thumbs up. "All right Leo, give it a shot"
"Here goes nothing" Leo started chanting. Water formed another portal in exactly the same manner. "Did it work?" He opened his eyes slowly "NO WAY!"
"Maybe this isn't such a great idea after all" Mikey turned to leave, but Raph threw him in.
"Coming guys?" he asked as he himself entered.
Violet followed closely. Leo and Don nodded at each other then walked in together. It was almost like falling down a water slide, and when they came out, they fell into a puddle of water.
Leo looked around the unfamiliar area. "Where are we now?" The scenery around looked almost like a forest.
"Definitely not Earth" Don noted.
"I…think I'm…going to…" Violet was pale again. She ran into the bushes behind them.
Don tried to ignore her. "I'd guess this is a nexus"
Another portal opened in front of the four brothers, and out of it jumped four strange creatures. They were grey, skinny and stick-like.
"Maybe they mean us no harm" Leo suggested.
The creatures suddenly drew some very sharp, curved blades.
"You were saying fearless leader?" Raph retorted.
The creatures ran at them, poised for attack.
"We don't have time for this" Leo shouted.
Don quickly answered. "I don't think we have a choice"
One raised it's blade and swung at Raph. As he dodged, it struck a tree, which fell down from the one swing.
"Those things are just a little sharp!" He commented sarcastically.
They all attempted to block the attacks from these sharp blades until Leo's katana were sliced clean in half.
"My katana!" he seemed shocked.
In his annoyance, he slid under the creature and managed to knock it down with a close ranged kick. The others copied his technique and soon all four creatures lay unconscious.
A groan came from behind them as Violet crawled out the bushes, still quite pale. "Did I miss anything?" She stood up slowly and shakily with the aid of Mikey. "Your katana…" She watched sadly as Leo fell to his knees in front of the pieces of katana blade on the ground.
"Preliminary group match completed in fifty-four point three quargons" A strange being floated down and placed a flag in the ground. "The Gom-Tai are eliminated from the competition"
The four creatures, the Gom-Tai, all bowed at them.
"Now if you Slontags will…"
Don interrupted. "Slontags?"
"You…you talking to us?" Raph asked, sort of confused.
The five turtles suddenly turned and raised their weapons as another portal opened behind them and four more creatures jumped out.
"Wait! Wait a moment! This is not correct" The floating guy moved closer as the four new creatures approached. "The Gom-Tai were supposed to fight the Slontags, not you Earthers. In fact, the only Earther registered is Hamato Splinter"
Raph put his sai away. "Hamato Splinter?"
"Master Splinter?" Mikey scratched his head.
Leo now threatened them. "Where is he?"
"This is not as it should be. Now I must re-schedule the match between the Gom-Tai and the Slontags" He raised the drum he had and disappeared through another water portal with the Gom-Tai and the Slontags.
"What the shell was that all about?" Mikey asked.
Raph folded his arms. "I don't know and I don't care! The sooner we find Master Splinter, the sooner we can blow this popsicle stand!"
Eventually, all five walked down a path.
"Well at least the Gyoji is familiar" Don finally broke the silence.
Raph growled. "All I remember is he works for that creep, the Ultimate Ninja"
Violet now felt left out. "What?"
"You weren't there…you were Darkling at that point" Leo smiled at her.
They all had to jump across some stepping-stones to clear a river. Mikey helped Violet over as she nearly fell.
"Thanks" She grinned.
They came to the top of a hill and found their sensei fighting a four-armed giant. They all ran down the bank towards the fray, only to be trapped by a force field.
The Gyoji reappeared. "Battle Nexus rules clearly state that there can be no external interference between contestants"
Raph tried to punch himself out of the force field but was unsuccessful. They all watched in awe as Splinters defeated the giant. When the fight finished, the bubble around them disappeared and the old rat found himself surrounded by his children.
He looked angry. "You were supposed to stay at home, not follow me here! Leonardo, I am very disappointed"
"I'm sorry sensei but I just…" Leo was cut off.
"Don't blame Leo Master Splinters…I kind of talked him into it" Raph owned up.
There was a flash of light and the Gyoji was back. "Victory for Hamato Splinter of dimension third Earth" He announced but then disappeared again.
The giant arose, groaning slightly.
"Protect Master Splinter!" Leo declared as they all raised their weapons.
"No! No! No! D'Jinn is not an enemy!" Splinters stopped them.
D'Jinn laughed. "Well fought comrade, I had such hopes of beating you"
Splinters now smiled. "And you almost did old friend, it was a most valiant contest, domo arigato" he bowed his head.
"You five should be honoured to have one such as Splinter as your sensei. He is something of a legend here"
All of them stood open mouthed now.
"He is?" Don managed to ask.
D'Jinn was surprised how Splinters own students know nothing about the Battle Nexus, nor how Splinters won and became a champion. So, he proceeded to tell them the history of the Battle Nexus, like how it was formed.
They were then told about how Hamato Yoshi was once a champion, and soon after, Splinters entered the competition and managed to beat a fierce opponent called Drako to win. Next, they found out about how Drako planted a sneak attack on Splinter and how the Daimyo saved him.
"Wow! It's all…so cool!" Don grinned.
Suddenly, there was a bright light and a tall figure appeared, it was the Daimyo. "We are honoured by your return sensei" he bowed to Splinter.
"It is I who am honoured" He bowed back.
"I can not tell you what a pleasure it is to see my good friend in the ranks of gallant warriors. And now your children are here to compete, it is truly a great day"
Splinters glared at the five. "They were supposed to stay at home!"
The Gyoji now spoke. "Noble Daimyo, the Earthers were not registered properly, however they did win a match in the qualifying round"
"Excellent! By my decree they shall be entered into the contest…if you deem it acceptable my friend"
All eyes went to Splinters. "I thought perhaps that they were not ready to compete, but perhaps fate is showing an overprotective father that his children are growing up. They may enter"
The Daimyo continued. "Now that that is happily settled, I have an important point of honour that must be addressed" There was another flash and another figure appeared. "By my son…"
"What is this? Some kind of trick?" Raph demanded.
"No trick, I swear it! Honoured sensei, I know that last we met I challenged Leonardo to a mortal duel, it was a rash act and I humbly apologise for my unwarranted actions upon your family. I beg your forgiveness" The Daimyo's son bowed before Splinters.
"Your apology is most gracious, we accept" Splinters bowed back.
Both Leo and Violet stepped forward. Violet let Leo go first.
"I'm sorry sensei, but I don't think I can compete. My swords, they were broken"
The Ultimate Ninja seemed too interested. "Father we must help him!"
"Of course" The Daimyo agreed. He gave Leo's katana to the Gyoji so the palace sword smith could fix them.
"Um…sensei" Violet was much quieter. "I am honoured that you think I am ready to compete but I can not" She looked down. "I have not felt overly well recently" She saw Don frown slightly.
"It is alright Violet, you do not have to compete" He smiled at her. "You may watch"
She smiled back. Only Don knew her biggest secret and right now, she needn't worry about fighting.