Author's Notes: Almost 6,000 words for this chapter! Holy cow! Well, how's that as a way to make up for my forever wait for this chapter? I hope you guys like it.

I want to take this moment to apologize to you guys for the long wait on this long awaited chapter. There has been a great deal that has happened to me since I last updated this story. Family trips and moving to a new home being just a few of them! If you really want a better idea on what has been going on with me just check out my profile page and you'll find my long list of excuses. XD

I had also wanted to point out that the picture you see with this story is actually a picture of Ileen that I created with a doll program upon the internet. Yet even so, now you know what she looks like! At last! I do admit I have several pictures of Ileen for different planned parts of this story upon my DA account; which you can check out at on my account name: ladygiiaikame

So just letting you know now that there is a spoiler alert for this story to all those that do decide to check those pictures out.

On another note I had wanted to let you guys know (in case you were unaware) I had made a slight spoiler one shot for this story which is titled 'Divided: A Mother's Tribute'. The story gives way to Ileen's interaction with Splinter and our four favorite turtles. Since the story is a Mother's Day tribute I couldn't exactly place it within this story so I had made it a one shot. So once again, if you are looking for a spoiler for this story than check out 'Divided: A Mother's Tribute'!

On a final warning I had wanted to let everyone know that there may be misspelling and grammar errors within this chapter. Reason being is that I can only find so many mistakes before I go cross eyed from reading my own work. So if anyone is willing to possibly beta read this story for me than please send me a PM in regards to your interest of being my beta reader! Anyone that's willing to help me out would be greatly appreciated and loved!

Lastly – I wanted to give a special shout out to all those that have favorite and alerted this story. You guys really made my day at knowing that you all enjoy this story so much that you did that. To be honest I had never thought that this story would be this popular to get such a large amount of people that were willing to do that. So thanks to all those that favorite and alerted this story! I also wanted to give a special shout out to all those that reviewed this story thus far! To be honest all your kind words within your reviews really encouraged me and motivated me to finally sit my butt down and write out this chapter (even though I should be unpacking still)! 31 reviews thus far! That means a great deal to me – so thank you guys so much!

Thank you SO much to those that reviewed last chapter! A special thanks and shout out to: amber, NeverMindSoMuch, Sadekuuro, WildfireDreams, Jess Marylin, BubblyShell22, Kuma the wolf alchemist, and Vira! Your kind words gave me the motivation to really sit down and write this chapter out. So thank you guys so much!

Finally – just to let you guys know that there will be Italian and Japanese spoken within this chapter with just a dash of Danish. Just like last chapter you shall see the English translation within '( )' next to each sentence that has a different spoken language. That is all.

Disclaimers: No, I do not own TMNT. I'll let you know when I do though. All I own is this story's plot and my own created characters. That is all.


Divided

By: Gaia Kame

Chapter Six: The Day of Initiation


Ileen bounded up the four flights of apartment stairs in a fast sprint in a means to get her blood flowing while wearing a pair of short bright orange exercise shorts with two thin white vertical lines running down each side of her shorts. An excited large grin was plastered upon her face as her high pony tail bounced side to side behind her as she ran, and her eyes shined brightly while her eye color popped out even more with the help of her white sweat head band going across her forehead. Wearing a bright orange, spandex, skin tight tank; and a neon yellow Walkman clipped to her shorts at her right hip, her head bobbed to the music she listened to through a pair of large bright neon blue headphones that completely covered her ears with red dangling earrings poking out from the bottom of the headphones. With bright neon purple tennis shoes with black soles and top trimming in color scheme with white laces, and white mid-calf in length baggy leg warmers - she was the perfect image of the popular dress code for the 80's. For a just turned 17 year old, by just a month now, she was all about popular fashion.

Reaching her desired floor she quickly sprinted out the fourth floor door and ran down the hall until reaching a door with the label 417-B. Stopping before the door and jogging in a single spot before her apartment of interest did she quickly knock on the door loudly and waited for someone to answer. She didn't have to wait long.

A beautiful petite Asian woman dressed in a simple blue shirt and jean shorts answered the door, and upon seeing the teen she smiled a kind amused smile. Her long black hair flowed around her face as a beautiful jade comb decorated the left side of her head. Her slanted dark eyes twinkled in kind humor towards the bouncing teen as she allowed her pouty lips to twitch up into a teasing manner. Finally the 42 year old Asian woman could no longer resist her tease that danced at the tip of her tongue as she stated in a Japanese accented voice, "Running late again I see Ileen-chan? You seem to be making a habit out of this."

Having learned to read people's lips, with the training of her sensei and constant practice of wearing headphones over her ears that blared music, she smiled brightly before removing her headphones from her ears as she replied brightly at the same time, "Yeah I know - got stuck with clean up duty after school again. It was totally such a bore!"

The Asian woman gave a soft gentle laugh at the teen's response and responded to the teen as she opened the door wider to allow her to come in, "It is alright. My husband had to work over time today so you got lucky this time. Yet please do try to be on time next time – for next time you may not be so lucky."

With a relieved grin at realizing she wouldn't be facing any type of punishment from her sensei for being tardy this time, Ileen literally bounced into the apartment – allowing the kind Asian woman to gently shut and lock the door behind her. The moment she stepped inside Ileen's eyes traveled around the Japanese decorated apartment before landing on a simple cage hanging from a stand towards the right side of the living room. With a huge grin Ileen instantly went straight towards the cage and cheerfully stated to the animal within, "Konnichiwa Delatore-kun! Ogenki desuka?" (Good afternoon Mr. Squeakers! How are you doing?)

The animal within was a grey rat that instantly stared up at Ileen with beady black eyes before letting out what seemed like a rat like snort before turning his back to her. Instantly Ileen frowned at the rat's rather obvious attempt to ignore her and so grumbled darkly to herself in sarcasm, "Yeah, I love you too.."

Hearing Ileen's sarcasm the Asian woman instantly stated with humor, "Perhaps young Splinter is jealous?"

Eyes going wide in confusion Ileen looked over at the woman before asking curiously, "Jealous? Of what? My obvious great looks and charming personality?" Then glancing at the rat within the cage Ileen instantly stated to the rat playfully with playful sympathetic sarcasm, "Don't worry Delatore-kun. I would be jealous of me too if I was you. I'm just that rad'." (Mr. Squeakers)

The Asian woman laughed softly before correcting Ileen calmly, "I think he is jealous because you take time away from him being with Yoshi."

Getting a look of doubt Ileen gave a side long glace at the rat, who still had his back turned to her, before looking at the woman again, "I dunno about that Tang Shen. I mean – he is just a rat after all.."

With a patience smile Tang Shen replied in gentle wisdom, "Even something so small can be something great."

With a huff of annoyance at Tang Shen's proverbial words Ileen rolled her eyes yet smiled. Although the teenager in her wanted to argue she knew that the beautiful Asian woman was right. For although she was a peace loving woman she was still wise, which is one of the reasons why Ileen knew the Asian woman had so easily stolen her sensei's heart - resulting in them now being husband and wife.

Still smiling at Ileen kindly Tang Shen stated kindly once again, "Come; let us have some tea until my dear husband returns. I am eager to hear what prank you pulled this time to get you stuck in clean up duty once again."

With a laugh Ileen moved towards the low table that Tang Shen was now preparing tea for them – the small rat's jealousy instantly forgotten. She would try to win him back later; perhaps with some homemade peanut butter cookies? Now that was an idea.

Just as Ileen reached the table and was about to sit down – did the front door suddenly resonate a loud 'bang' sound as it instantly cracked and splintered while violently flying off its hinges. Instantly Tang Shen let out a soft cry of fear and surprise as Ileen instantly went into a defensive position in front of the older woman. With a hard glare towards the doorway Ileen stated firmly towards Tang Shen, "Stand behind me Tang Shen! I'll protect you!"

That's when a dark laugh filter into the apartment from outside the doorway causing Ileen to tense and Tang Shen to gasp in recognition; for this laugh was filled with pure confidence and mockery, yet something else as well – hatred.

It was in that moment a man dressed in a steel metal armor with protruding metal claws and spikes, along with a matching helmet that covered his face, stepped into the apartment while still laughing.

It was then that Ileen was faced with the fight of her life without any warning.


Day 363

Ileen awoke with a start. With a frown she rubbed her eyes before glancing at the small clock that sat upon her bed side table next to her bed – 4:30 AM. Well, at least she got a full two hours of sleep. Too bad she awoke like she did due to a nightmare.

'No, not a nightmare,' she thought bitterly to herself than, 'A memory.'

With a tired sigh Ileen rose out of bed and tried to stretch out the tense muscles within her body; starting off first with simple stretches before moving to the more advanced ones. When that didn't seem to do her any good did she start to practice different katas her late Master Yoshi had drilled into her since she was four. It was an hour later before Ileen realized that her stretches and exercises were not helping her tension or rattled nerves whatsoever before she completely gave up and instead opted to instead try meditating.

Finishing her cool down from her training did Ileen instantly go into a lotus position and breathed in deep. Her body tense yet her mind relaxing as she allowed her mind to drift into the astral plane. It only took a few moments before she was in a complete state of meditation.

Her mind drifted within the astral plane as she thought of her Master Yoshi and Tang Shen. Energy swirled around her and caressed her spirit – and suddenly, she felt a great presence with her that radiated an ancient kindness, knowledge, and strength.

Slowly she opened her eyes to glance around the astral plane and quickly realized she was not within her home setting within the plane. Her settings were that of a Japanese dojo with softly lit candles littered all around; yet her attention was instantly grasped by the small, plump, Asian man sitting before her. Instantly she knew who the man was before her and she breathed out softly the known name of the man, "Ancient One.."

The elderly Asian man instantly set his dark eyes upon Ileen with a pointed look causing Ileen to become alert with attention. Ileen knew her place with this man and would not be of any disrespect towards him. To be disrespectful with this man was suicide.

Finally after a moment of silence between the two did the Ancient One speak up in a demanding tone, "Ah, Ileen-chan. I see that my son's pupil is doing well. Tell me – how is your Master Yoshi and his wife Tang Shen?"

Instantly shock radiated through Ileen at the simple question from the elderly man. Did he not know? She would have thought that the elder before her would have known that his son and daughter were no longer here. To be the one to break the news to the older man would be devastating on her part as well as his – something she was not willing to do. So with a calm face, that could fool even the gods, she braved her soul and spoke her words as truthful as she dared without saying point blank of what had truly happened to their beloved Yoshi and Tang Shen, "Ah, Ancient One – I had thought my Master Yoshi had made you aware of his and Tang Shen's current location by now. Forgive me Ancient One, yet even I do not know where they are currently. Both have embarked on a trip together in search of spiritual enlightenment for greater happiness. All I can do is pray for their safe return from their journey."

The Ancient One seemed to ponder Ileen's words thoughtfully before coming up with his own silent conclusion of Ileen's words and he smiled a knowing smile. With a chuckle did the Ancient One state in a fatherly manner, "They did – did they? By any chance did those two mention to you of perhaps procreating life?"

The elder's question instantly threw Ileen into a state of discomfort. With a desperate means to try to regain her comfort she shifted in her place slightly as she couldn't help but remember softly spoken words between the loving couple almost two years ago – words of taking the next step and the possibility of having a son.

The Ancient One seemed to notice and chuckled softly to himself as he picked up on Ileen's discomfort from the mention of her sensei and his wife starting a family of their own. With an understanding smile he replied kindly, "It is alright, for I had figured they would eventually reach this point."

Unable to speak, as she felt her throat tighten slightly, she only bowed in respect at the elderly man. The Ancient One only chuckled in response to the respect the teen showed him and began stroking his long beard and mustache as he observed her. Finally after a few moments of studying the teen did the Ancient One finally say in amusement, "You seem different Ileen-chan - much more patience and wiser, yet with a certain glow. Something I have seen many times before.. Tell me child – have you been recently blessed with child yourself?"

At the simple question from the elderly man did a dark blush stain across her cheeks, and a happy motherly smile softly drift across her lips. At seeing the girl's motherly smile did the Ancient One's smile grow knowingly, "Ahh! So it is true."

Clearing her throat quickly Ileen replied with pride, "Two actually – both sons. I adopted them a year ago, and I've loved every minute of it." Then a faraway distance look entered her eyes; and the elderly man instantly took note of the sad look and he asked with slight concern, "Yet something troubles you? Tell me child – are they not in good health?"

Eyes snapping into focus yet still holding a haunted look of sadness did the young mother reply softly then, "Donatello and Michelangelo are in perfect health and I couldn't be more happy as a result.."

Trying to prevent the young mother from going into troubled thoughts without answering her reasons to her sadness did the Ancient One ask in a prompting manner, "But?"

Eyes drifting into a slight out of focused manner once again as she drifted into her memory of the sewer and four baby turtles Ileen stated softly, "Rats got the other two.."

Now surprised shock and horror filled the elderly man as he stated in a startled manner, "The rats got the other two? You mean there was once four? How did that even happen?"

Ileen's eyes snapped back into focus once again and she gave the elderly man a sad smile with a look of loss. Softly she replied, "Yes, there was once four turtles – all four brothers. Sadly though when they fell into the sewer and were just exposed to the ooze did the rats get them.."

Now completely and thoroughly confused did the Ancient One demand, "Kames? Ooze? What are you talking about?" (Turtles)

Realizing that the Ancient One didn't know that her sons were mutant humanoid turtles did Ileen flush at the startled look from the elder man. With an embarrassed smile directed at the Ancient One at having told that shocking type of news about her sons the way she did-did she bow her head in apology as she stated softly, "Ah, forgive me. I should have been more clear Ancient One. You see – my sons were once normal turtles that were exposed to a green glowing ooze. The four of them were crawling around within it.. Although, when I had finally reached where they fell into the sewers the rats had gotten the two oldest of the four.. I was only able to save Donatello and Michelangelo – the two youngest that I raise now. After that they became humanoid as a result of the ooze.. So instead of being a 'pet owner' I am now a proud mother of two healthy, humanoid turtle sons. The gods have truly blessed me and entrusted me with two special gifts.. I intend to make them proud of their decision of entrusting them with me."

The Ancient One's eyes became amused and proud, yet still holding a hint of surprise. Stroking his mustache and beard once again thoughtfully the Ancient One stated with an amused proud voice, "So it seems; and the gods couldn't have chosen a better young woman than yourself. So tell me Ileen – do you plan on training them?"

Instantly Ileen's eyes snapped up to look at the Ancient One once again within the eyes as she flushed at his compliment of calling her a woman instead of a child. Had she changed that much? Feeling a pride tingle within herself at his praise towards her she smiled as a thoughtful look crossed her face as she considered his words. Train her sons within the art? She hadn't thought about it, yet now that she did think about it-it did seem like a wise choice. Even though she and her family accepted them there would be others that wouldn't, for not everyone was as accepting and loving like her family and herself. As a result there could be a time when her sons would have to fight for their rights, freedom, and lives. To not train the two boys when she knew that she could would just be an insult and a possible death warrant to their very lives.

Seeing the Ancient One's hidden wisdom from his simple question did Ileen smile and bow her head in respect, "Yes, for it would be wise to do so. I hope that I have your blessing, since my Master Yoshi has not been with me in some time to ask him myself, to train my sons within the ancient art of ninjutsu."

With a proud smile at the young woman before him the Ancient One bowed his head in a sign of permission. Upon seeing the Ancient One's kind agreement and blessing did Ileen smile brightly and gave a low bow of thanks and respect to the elderly man. The Ancient One chuckled at the young woman's happiness before he casually reached into his robe and stated calmly to her as he pulled two pieces of cloth out, "Yes, yet before you start your training be sure to give them these."

Lifting her head up to glance at what the Ancient One held within his hand a happy smile fell upon her face at what she saw. With slight tears filling her eyes, at the sight of his gifts of blessings to her two sons, did she softly state aloud as she reached out for the two pieces of cloth, "Ninja masks.. Thank you Ancient One. You fill me with such great joy with these gifts for my sons." These masks were a symbol of the Ancient One's blessing to their training, and a silent promise of assisting in their greatness within the arts.

With a kind fatherly like smile towards Ileen did the Ancient One hand over the two masks to the young woman. Sensing the energies swirling around them in a sign that their meeting within the astral plane was coming to a close end did he kindly state his last words to the young woman, "Stay strong Ileen-chan. Train your sons well and raise them right and you shall forever be blessed with your memory and legacy carried on. Until we meet again Ileen-chan. Ja Ne! (See ya)


Eyes snapping open suddenly at the sound of a loud knocking at her bedroom door did Ileen glance around her room with slightly startled eyes before realizing she was no longer meditating. Quickly glancing at the bedside clock once again did she notice it was 7:30 AM. With an amused smile did Ileen glance at her door and called out, "Yeah?"

Ileen's father opened the door with curiosity as he glanced within his daughter's room before stating to her with amusement, "Buongiorno daughter! My grandsons are up and hungry – it's time for breakfast before we all head out to TCRI." (Good morning)

With a large smile Ileen replied chipperly, "Buongiorno Dad! I'll be right there." (Good morning)

Her father smiled at her words before shutting the door to help assist Michelangelo and Donatello out of their cribs from within their own room so that they could roam around freely. It was only after her father shut the door did her father's words finally click and she thought in surprise and question, 'Wait – we all?'

With worry Ileen started to unfold from her lotus sitting position until she noticed an orange and purple mask resting within her lap neatly. With a sudden look of amusement, as the memory of her conversation with the Ancient One returned to her, she couldn't help thinking to herself, 'Show off!'

With that thought in mind Ileen chuckled softly to herself before standing up. With a large grin upon her face she then stated out loud to herself, "Alright! Time to feed the little ones then gives them a bath! After that we head off to TCRI – some how.."

With that Ileen headed towards the kitchen, towards the sounds of her father chuckling at two happily wide awake one year old boys, ready to cook breakfast.


Charles Mirante calmly read his newspaper as he waited for his daughter to finish bathing his two grandsons before they headed out to TCRI. Even now he could hear the two young boys laughing loudly in joy as they splashed their poor mother playfully from within the tub. He couldn't help but smirk when every time they splashed her she would laugh yet try to gently scold them.

The plan was to head down into the abandon tunnels within the sewers, that had been converted into an underground passageway that lead into the TCRI building, as a means to get all four of them into TCRI without public unwanted notice of Michelangelo and Donatello. Since Ileen was to start work today, and he had work as well, they had to take Donatello and Michelangelo with them to the building. Although he wasn't concerned that the two tots would be any trouble nor bored as he recalled a special child that was adopted by the Utroms and who also lived within the TCRI building. Charles knew that the young boy would be more than happy to keep the two young turtle tots occupied while they were there.

Suddenly there was a streak of green that laughed loudly that caught his eye and Charles instantly lowered the top half of his newspaper to stare out the kitchen doorway and into the living room. Suddenly there was another streak of green that passed by the kitchen doorway before the second little green streak also laughed loudly in glee as he was closely followed by a soaking wet and frazzled looking Ileen. Instantly a humorous grin spread across his face, which than resulted in a soft chuckle when he saw two naked baby mutant turtles streak by once again across the kitchen doorway while screeching in laughter. Ileen once again dashing past the kitchen doorway as she tried to scoop up both one year olds in order to dress them so that they could leave – dashing out of Charles's sight allowing him to casually snap his newspaper completely straight up once again.

Within seconds of returning to his newspaper did he hear the loud 'bang' of his daughter having slipped on the hallway wooden floor as a result of the water that dripped off her wet clothes - thus her hitting the floor hard. More laughs were heard by the two rowdy boys followed by a groan from their fallen mother. With another chuckle Mr. Mirante calmly went back to completely reading his newspaper as he humorously thought to himself, 'Perhaps it's time I looked into getting the hallways carpeted as well.'

Having two grandsons within the house was the best thing to ever happen to him and Ileen, and more amusing. That was defiantly certain.


Ileen stared around the Utrom building with wonder. Her eyes drinking up every detail within the restricted section of the building, for all around her were Utroms floating around on hover disks to where ever they were needed while machines that seemed to be made out of living tissue covered every bit of available space.

It truly was an amazing site.

Moving forward through the maze of instruments and floating Utroms Ileen carried both Michelangelo and Donatello on either side of her hips through it all. Both boys seemed caught in the mystery of their new surroundings as well as they each stared around with wide curious eyes as they clung to their mother silently. She was so caught up in staring at her surroundings that she didn't even pay attention to her rambling father as he gave her a quick tour of the place while stopping randomly to wave at either a passing Guardian or floating Utrom. Ileen was too infatuated in her surroundings to really be polite and say hello to everyone her father said hello to; although everyone only smiled at her in understanding as her reaction was nothing new among new recruits.

"Mr. Mirante. Miss Ileen. It's good to see that you both finally made it. I see you brought the little ones with you as well. I take it this was your idea Mr. Mirante?"

Instantly Ileen's eyes snapped away from a particular machine, which seemed to reach from the floor to the ceiling, to glance at the familiar voice. Instantly her eyes settled on the kind alien face of Mr. Mortu, who was within his exo suit yet exposed, as he approached both Ileen and her father with Dr. X who was also just as equally exposed within her own exo suit. With a laugh her father casually responded, "Mortu! How many times have I told you to call me Charles? After all these years we've worked together you still insist on calling me 'Mr. Mirante'?"

With a laugh as he approached his captain of the Guardians Mr. Mortu smiled as he replied, "Forgive me friend. It's a habit."

Staring at the two approaching aliens Ileen smiled at the two known aliens along with a small group of Guardians that flanked around them – one of these guardians being very familiar to her as he was young with features of slightly long blue-black hair that was left to hang loosely around his face while sporting an dark olive tanned skin tone. Even with the dark shades, complete black clothing and boots, long slate-grey trench coat, and familiar golden charm representing his association of the Utroms Ileen couldn't help but smile at the young eager Guardian. The Guardian in question must have been watching her as he approached as a smile of his own instantly played across his lips at the sight of her smile and he nodded at her in greeting. As a result Ileen was unable to help herself as she stated kindly to the familiar guardian, "Hey Vinnie! I didn't realize you were a guardian. How you doin' cuz?"

Instantly Mr. Mortu glanced at Ileen and his Guardian Vinnie as he stated in amusement, "Ah, so Vinnie is your cousin – is he? Good! Then after your initiation ceremony as Dr. X's Guardian I shall have him give you a more proper tour of the building and what to expect while I have a meeting with your father."

Flushing at Mr. Mortu's words and feeling that in some way she had been slightly impolite Ileen instantly replied to the pink and yellow Utroms, "Ah, Dr. X! Mr. Mortu! Buongiorno! Thank you so much, but – ah, what about my two sons?" (Good morning)

It was Dr. X who answered Ileen's question with an amused tone of voice, "Do not worry. I'm sure my son Laeder Hoved would be more than happy to entertain both little Donatello and Michelangelo."

Instantly confused at Dr. X's words did Ileen ask in a simple manner then as she stared at the yellow female Utrom in curiosity, "Laeder Hoved?"

The yellow Utrom smiled proudly as she replied, "His name is Danish for 'Leather Head', for he is actually very similar to Donatello and Michelangelo in many ways." Then calling out gently to something behind her she spoke up in an encouraging manner, "Come out Laeder Hoved. I'd like you to meet Miss. Ileen, for she shall be my guardian from now on, and along with her two sons - Donatello and Michelangelo.

It was a full minute before Ileen noticed a shy green face poke around from behind Dr. X's exo suit legs to stare up in a hopeful shy manner. His kind dark eyes stared up at Ileen with shy curiosity yet with a child's hopefulness at the sight of two children – no matter if they were younger or not. With another gentle coax from his Utrom mother did Laeder Hoved slowly step in front of Dr. X before giving Ileen a bashful shy toothy smile – a smile that instantly melted Ileen's heart at seeing the sheer amount of gentleness from within the croc boy. Calmly Ileen knelt down before the humanoid crocodile four year old boy and stated softly, "Hello Laeder Hoved. My name is Ileen, and these two here are Donatello and Michelangelo. Say 'hi' Donnie and Mikey."

Instantly both turtle boys stared at Laeder Hoved through their newly placed ninja masks with excited delight as they stated in baby voices, "Hi."

Ileen smiled at the sheer cuteness of the three boys, and then opted to gently placing both her sons upon their feet so that they could all three become better acquainted.

All three boys smiled at each other in child like innocence before Laeder Hoved stated shyly to the two turtle boys, "Hello. Wanna be my friend?"

Instantly Michelangelo smiled brightly at Laeder Hoved before totting over to the crocodile four year old humanoid boy and wrapping his chubby arms around the boy with a laugh. Laeder Hoved was at first shocked at Michelangelo's forwardness before he grinned a wide toothy smile and wrapped his arms around Michelangelo. Upon seeing Laeder Hoved hugging his little brother did Donatello also laugh in babyish delight before joining the two and creating a childish group hug. Instantly within that moment a bond of friendship was born between the three small children.

If only Ileen had a camera on her right now, for the moment between the newly formed friends was just too adorable.

Just as the moment was created did it end as a unknown Utrom to Ileen floated up to the three humanoid reptilian children upon a hover disk and stated kindly with a smile, "Come now children. How about Laeder Hoved show you his toys within his room and you can all play?"

Smiling brightly at the pink floating Utrom before them Laeder Hoved stated in a happy childish voice, "Okay Uncle Krang!" Then grabbing a hand from each turtle boy did Laeder Hoved stated excitedly, "Come friends! Let us play!"

With that the three happily totted off together hand in hand to play.

Ileen silently watched the three boys wander off with a smile although her eyes held worry, for this was the first time that Ileen would have both her boys out of her sight since becoming their mother. It was a strange and conflicting feeling, yet she knew that her boys would be safe with Laeder Hoved and his Utrom family. She had nothing to fear.

Sensing Ileen's uneasiness at not having her sons with her did Dr. X state kindly to the young human mother, "Come now – do not worry, for they shall be safe and well looked after by the others. Now come! It is time that we prepared you for your initiation ceremony."

Tearing her eyes away from the three disappearing boys did Ileen weakly smile in a thankful manner from upon hearing Dr. X's kind reassuring words. With a nod of understanding did Ileen gently reply, "Alright Dr. X – I'm ready now."

With that Ileen calmly followed Dr. X and Mr. Mortu into a chamber where her ceremony was to take place and she officially pledged herself as an Utrom Guardian.


Words and Their Meanings

-chan: A Japanese generic yet informal, almost affectionate, equivalent to –san; yet is directed towards girls only. You would use this term with someone you were close to, like a close friend or sister.

-kun: A Japanese generic yet informal, almost affectionate, equivalent to –san; yet is directed towards boys only. You would use this term with someone you were close to, like a close friend or brother.

Delatore: Italian for 'Squeakers'.

Konnichiwa: Japanese for 'Hello', yet if used in greeting during the afternoon than it is a greeting that means 'Good Afternoon'.

Ogenki desuka?: Japanese phrase that means 'How are you doing?'

Kames: Japanese for 'turtles'.

Ja Ne:Japanese for 'See Ya'.

Buongiorno: Italian for 'Good morning'.

Laeder: Danish for 'leather'.

Hoved: Danish for 'head'.


The Dreaded Author's Notes 2:

Finished! Yeah!

Once again sorry for any grammar or spelling errors. It's late and after re-reading this chapter several times for errors I'm now officially going cross eyed. Although I have gone back and tried to fix several obvious mistakes - I'm pretty sure I've missed several others. lol!

So now you guys have a better idea on some of the history between Ileen, Master Yoshi, and Tang Shen based off Ileen's dream memory. I did want to point out to you guys that Ileen's memory and Yoshi's and Tang Shen's deaths are more based off the first TMNT movie that came out in 1990. Hope that clears some of the confusion. I promise that in later chapters any 'loop holes' in regards to Yoshi, Tang Shen, and Ileen's relationship will be cleared.

When it comes to what Ileen said in regards to the death of Tang Shen and Yoshi while speaking to the Ancient One - she wasn't lying in any means for she was actually really stating 'I do not know where they are because I do not know where one goes after death. I hope that where ever they are they are happy and that they return to us though rebirth soon, and through their rebirth their journey is safe.' So technically she was telling the truth in regards to Yoshi and Tang Shen yet she just couldn't bring herself to state it point blank. The Ancient One sadly didn't realize that her words were more in related to their death and instead he thought they they were on a journey together within this world in a means to come to level ground on the decision of children and raising them.

Also the introduction of Leather Head as a tot within this chapter! Yeah! Lol!

I'm sure you guys saw several other ties within this story of Ileen and her relationship to certain Cannon Characters within this story. I thought these connections were interesting; yet most important they are the foundation to explanations of certain Cannon character interactions when the turtles are 15. What do I mean? You'll see. :)

Lastly Donatello and Michelangelo have received their well known purple and orange ninja masks! Huzzah!

That Ancient One always showing off his skills in some way or another in the art of mediation, magic, and ninjutsu!

Well, I hope you guys liked this chapter! Next chapter shall finally have Raphael and Leonardo introduced to this story's plot. Huzzah! Heck, I know all you Raphael and Leonardo fans have been itching of it. XD

I am going to be fair and warn you guys that next chapter shall be skipping several years ahead – just to let you know. I have many plans with this story, yet it isn't completely focused on the turtles being nothing but babies. No, for that is just my means of introducing several important characters and developing OC and cannon relationships. Evil aren't I?

So by next chapter you guys will finally start seeing some action. Yeah! Action!

As always, I am a sucker for reviews! So please R&R!