A/N: I'm going to try to finish this fic relatively quick if I can, because we are going on a cruise to Alasaka in a few weeks. Hopefully I'll have it finished before then.

After Cat closed up she and Sarah sat down to cover up as much as they could of Kala's bruises. It took a while but they were able to hide them for the most part. Cat handed her a pair of sunglasses and a cap. Kala looked at them curiously. "I thought it was dark up top already?"

Cat chuckled. "It is, but they'll help cover up those pointy ears and black eyes. The ice packs helped, but they're still pretty bad."

Kala nodded, slipping them on. "And there are still some shops open this late?"

"Oh, sure. This is the city that never sleeps after all." Sarah said with a smile. She stood helping the other girl up. "But I'd rather get back a bit early. Donnie's great with Mira but sometimes she puts up a fuss at bedtime."

The girls made their way to the elevator and took it up to the garage. "I thought we might walk. It's just a few blocks to the drug store and there are several clothing stores along the way." Cat frowned in concern. "That is, if you're up to it?"

Kala nodded as the three women left. "I'm okay. The painkillers Donnie gave me have helped quite a bit." They continued down the sidewalk. It was autumn and the night air was brisk but not overly cool. Above them the sky was clear, though with the city lights little could be seen of the stars.

Kala was quiet as Cat and Sarah chattered about something the guys had done a few days ago. She listened absently, her mind still fixed on what had happened over the past day. She had to fight down the desire to run back to the lair and hide. Kassic had done his job well. She was a shell of what she once was. She sighed and Sarah's hand touched her arm. She looked down into the big brown eyes that were so full of sympathy that it was like looking into a mirror.

"Don't worry, Kala. We're here for you. We've both done this before."

Cat put an arm around her shoulders, which was a little less awkward than Sarah as Cat was a bit taller. "Yeah, we won't let anything happen to you."

Kala relaxed a little and returned the smile Cat gave her. "I know, I just can't help thinking Kassic is out there somewhere looking for me."

"Well, he isn't here right now. So, let's have some fun." Sarah smiled. "Every girl feels better after a bit of clothes shopping."

Kala gave a small laugh. "I guess that's true no matter what dimension you're from." They all laughed as they headed into the first shop.

"It appears the vehicle opened a portal to Earth, Captain." Zak told the large Neutrino standing beside him.

"Earth?" Kassic frowned as he squared his broad shoulders. His eyes narrowed beneath his short cropped blond hair.

"Yes, sir. If I may, sir, we have been there before. We know the planet and its inhabitants. We could go there without you. I'm certain you have more important things to do." Dask suggested.

Kassic glared. "I know where Earth is, Lieutenant. I've heard of it before. And no, I will accompany you."

"Yes, sir." The three males climbed into the cruiser and opened the portal. Zak and Dask exchanged a look as they passed through the doorway and broke into the night sky above New York.

"I'm picking up the vehicle's ion trail." Zak typed the coordinates from his hand held computer into the cruiser's dashboard.

Dask followed them and he landed the craft near an alley. "This is where the trail ends." The three exited the cruiser and inspected the alley.

Zak kicked a piece of burnt metal. "Man, it looks like it was toasted."

Kassic scowled. "Find the thief. Scan for Neutrino life signs."

"Yes, sir." Zak pressed some buttons on his handheld computer. "There is only one other Neutrino here. The signal is north of us." He pointed off in the direction of the garage.

"Take us there, Lieutenant." Kassic hopped back aboard the vehicle followed by his soldiers.

Within a few moments they landed in the middle of a side street. "They are nearby, Captain." Zak said.

Kassic glared. "Where, soldier?"

Both Zak and Dask flinched. "I can't narrow the field any more with this equipment."

Kassic yanked Zak up by the front of his shirt. "What!"

Zak paled. "Sorry, sir, but this equipment isn't built to locate one individual, but for massive forces."

Kassic threw him to the ground with a growl. The three were getting a little attention now but it was New York and oddness was the norm. The captain grabbed a passerby. "Where is she?"

The man started. "Who?"

"The woman that looks like us. Where is she!"

The man shook his head. "I don't know what you're talking about."

Kassic growled again as he threw the man to the side. "Come out, girl! I know you're here!"

Dask moved to Zak's side where he sat on the ground. They stared as their captain suddenly went on a rampage. Kassic started blowing up parked car and shouting for this 'girl' to show herself. Dask helped Zak to his feet and hissed in his ear. "Dude, you might have been right. He's going psycho."

April blinked at the police radio in her news-van. "We need backup down here. There's some freak blowing up cars!" The dispatcher responded, requesting their location. April turned the van and headed in that direction.

"Finally! It's been a while since there was some real action around here!" She grinned in anticipation as she dug out her portable camera. After just a few moments she pulled to a stop and found a safe place to film from.

Donnie smiled as Mira watched him fiddle with the motherboard. She'd recently started showing an interest in his computer and inventions. She was settled in his lap beside the coffee table as they all watched some TV show. Raph had picked it, so of course there were a lot of explosions. Mikey sat with his elbows propped on his knees and a frown set in place. He had liked the idea of the girls going out without them about as much as Donnie had.

Suddenly, the TV flickered and Vernon came on the screen. "We interrupt this show to bring you a special report. There appears to be a man firing randomly into the crowd on Colt Street. April O'Neil is on the scene." The screen switched to the feed that April was sending. It showed Kassic blasting his laser riffle at cars and buildings. "We recommend that anyone in this area take cover and stay off the streets. The police should be there shortly to detain the individual."

Raph jumped to his feet. "That's right near where Cat said they were going shopping!"

The guys stood and Donnie took Mira to Splinter. He came running back in less than a minute. "Come on, we have to go!" They took the elevator up and jumped in the van, both Donnie and Raph dialing their phones at the same time.

Sarah chuckled as Cat pushed Kala out of the dressing room to show off the top she'd picked out. Both girls grinned at the Neutrino. "I like it." Cat smiled into the body length mirror.

Sarah laughed more. "I think I know someone else that will like it." The top was orange, form fitting with small straps. The front was rather low cut. It was a very Cat thing to buy, but Kala seemed to like it too.

"Don't mind her, Kala. Sarah doesn't know how to buy anything but t-shirts." Cat shot her a look over her shoulder.

Sarah continued to snicker. "What about that dress I had?"

Cat snorted, making Kala giggle. "That doesn't count. April bought that for you."

Sarah shrugged. "Yeah, but I was there when she bought it."

Kala smiled. "I like it too. But how am I going to pay for it. I don't have any Earth money."

Cat shook her head. "You don't worry about that. We'll take care of it. Just get what you want. Okay?"

Kala nodded and went to try on another top. After a few more shirts and several pairs of pants they moved on to the drug store to get personal products. Sarah showed Kala a bottle of shampoo. "I know Mikey would like this one it smells like pineapple."

Kala blushed and ducked her head. She peeked up at Sarah. "Do you think what Mira said was true?"

Sarah smiled. "She doesn't know how to tell a lie. She's extremely blunt."

"I know where she gets that." Cat teased with a grin.

"I'm not that blunt." Sarah protested.

"I think Donnie would disagree." Cat smirked when Sarah gave a little pout.

Kassic was livid. How could Kala be ignoring him? She had to have heard the disturbance by now. She should have come running out, begging for his forgiveness. He stormed around the corner onto the next street. He grabbed another man pressing his laser riffle to his head. "Where is she! Tell me now! I know you're hiding her!"

Dask and Zak had been following him with stunned expressions, their weapons hanging at their sides. Dask now rushed forward, grabbing Kassic's arm. "Sir, no! They're civilians, sir!"

Kassic let the man fall to the ground and turned his wrath on Dask. "Insolent pup!" He threw Dask through a nearby shop window.

Cat, Sarah and Kala spun to see a body crash through the drug store window. Kala gasped. "Dask!" She rushed forward, Cat and Sarah at her side.

"You know him?" Cat asked.

"Yes, he's my friend. Dask, are you alright?" Kala asked.

Dask opened his eyes and stared at her. "Kala?" He blinked at her as he sat up and reached for her face. "What...what happened?"

Zak stepped into the doorway. "Dask?" He stopped short, staring. "Kala?"

He was roughly pushed aside by Kassic. His eyes narrowed at the Neutrino woman. "There you are. It's time to come home, Kala." Both Cat and Sarah jumped as their cells began ringing. But they didn't dare remove their eyes from the massive man before them.

Dask got to his feet. "Wait, you're after Kala?"

Kassic took a few steps forward. "Stand down, Lieutenant. That girl stole my hover-car and blew it up!"

Cat and Sarah stepped in front of Kala blocking her from view. Sarah growled angrily. "Only after you beat her to a pulp!"

Zak moved to stand beside Dask. "Sorry, Captain, but if there is even the slightest truth to that, then you won't lay a hand on her."

"I'll have you both thrown into the brig!" Kassic charged forward, raising his riffle. Sarah and Cat grabbed Kala jumping behind a shelf as the laser fire began.

The turtle van squealed onto the street, nearly hitting April's news-van. "Over there!" Mikey pointed at a shop front that was lit by laser blast coming from it. Leo pulled the van to a stop and the turtles rushed out into the street. They stopped in the doorway to see a large Neutrino exchanging fire with another pair of Neutrinos.

"Hey, that's Zak and Dask." Leo pointed out.

"What are they doing here?" Raph wondered out loud.

"Getting their butts kicked apparently." Mikey was looking around for Kala, but from his vantage point he couldn't see much. Zak and Dask were pinned behind the long L-shaped counter while the larger man leaned around the edge of a shelf to fire at them.

"Come on, guys. We've got the element of surprise." Leo drew his Katana, charging in. His brothers were close at hand as Kassic spotted them and turned to fire at them. They all dove for cover.

"Great plan, Leo!" Raph ducked behind a small freezer chest.

Sarah, Cat and Kala had regained their footing and were trying to make their way towards the back of the store. Kassic spotted their movement out of the corner of his eye as he leaned forward to release another barrage of fire. He growled and headed for the end of his aisle in time to catch them.

He glared at Kala. "Fine. You don't want to come home. You don't have to." He raised the riffle at her and pulled the trigger.

"What's he doing?" Donnie asked as he watched the man move down the aisle. His heart sank when he heard the three women scream in unison. In a heartbeat they had Kassic surround. Leo and Don behind him with Raph and Mikey at the far end of the aisle in front of him. Distracted by the two in front Leo and Donnie were easily able to disarm Kassic. But he wouldn't go down without a fight. Raph jumped over the pile of girls and helped them throw him to the ground. Raph landed a few well-placed blows, while Leo swept his legs and Donnie nailed him in the face with his staff. Dask and Zak came rushing up the aisle to help. Between the three turtles and two Neutrinos, they were able to bind his hands and feet.

Mikey had stopped beside Kala to pull her into a deep embrace. She was shaking and pale. Her terrified eyes transfixed on the large Neutrino, now pinned beneath the pile of men.

At last they turned to find Sarah sobbing hysterically, Cat cradled in her arms and red staining the front of her shirt. Cat had shoved Kala aside at the last minute but she hadn't been able to avoid the blast herself. The laser had ripped a hole in her side. Blood was already pooling on the floor beneath them. Sarah had a hand clamped over the wound but it seemed to be doing little to stop the blood flow.

Raph sank to his knees, trembling as he reached for her. He cupped her face. "Cat?" She opened her eyes and gave him a weak smile. "Hold on, darlin'. Just hold on."

Donnie was beside Sarah. He had to use a bit of force to get her to remove her hand so he could see the wound. He gasped. There was definitely some internal damage. "We have to get her back to the lair now!"

Raph didn't hesitate as he scooped his wife into his arms. She was beginning to tremble. Donnie drug Sarah to her feet, while Mikey did the same with Kala.

Kassic sneered as Dask and Zak pulled him to his feet as well. He locked his gaze with Michelangelo, who was barely controlling the urge to slit the man's throat. "You want her turtle. You can have her. I've broken her in for you."

Mikey shot forward, the fire of Hell burning in his normally cool eyes. "Bastard!" He slammed a fist into the man's guts, making him double over.

Leo caught the next blow before it could make contact. "No, Mike! There isn't enough time. We have to go!"

Dask and Zak glared at their superior officer. "Don't worry. We'll take care of him."

The group rushed out, almost running over April who was venturing closer to get a look at what was going on. Donnie shouted over his shoulder at her. "April, you better come with us. We might need you." The reporter dashed after them.

It only took a minute to get back to the garage and into Donnie's lab. Raphael laid Cat's motionless body on the cot where only a few hours ago Kala's had been. She was pale and her breathing shallow. Raph ground his teeth, clutching at his wife's hand. "Donnie, do somethin'!"

As a matter of fact, he was doing something. Donatello was taking vital signs and hooking up the monitors. Sarah was standing in the doorway still in shock. Her hands and arms were coated in blood and her shirt clung to her because of the damp red substance. She was staring at her hands in horror. He spun around, grabbing her by the shoulders. "Sarah, snap out of it. I need your help. She's lost a lot of blood."

She took a deep breath, coming back to her senses. "She needs a transfusion. I'll give her mine."

"No, you know we can't use yours. See if she's a match for April." He ordered as he turned back to Cat, just as she took a strangled breath and lay very still.

Raph's cry echoed off the walls of the lair and the garage above. "Cat! No!"

A/N: I know - I know - A cliffy! Ahhh! Poor Raph, I bet he's freaking out right about now.