A/N: *Bells ringing* OMG Guys! Christmas is very near, I can sense it! The Christmas breeze is felt all over the world! I think... I'm freakin' excited, how about you?

Oh well by the way, here's the seventh chapter! Another sweet thank you all for your continuous support! (Even though I am a complete dumb on English Grammar) Hugs and kisses!

Ohhkay! Enjoy! ;) Please leave a review! As always!

Chapter 7

"It's Tiger Claw" From out of nowhere, the mutant feline emerged, with claws drawn out. Both of the turtles froze in their place. "He's the one, isn't he?" Raph clenched his fists, and stared sharply at the mutant. Leo nodded and gritted his teeth. "You'd better be ready" Tiger Claw smirked, his incisors exposed.

"I'm starting not to like this one. What did he do to you?" Raph elbowed Leo. "Nothing. He just sent a dozen of his units. So now, Tiger Claw, what do you want?" Leo tilted his head and frowned.

"I want you..." The mutant tiger pointed the blue banded turtle. Leo and Raph clenched their fists tighter and they both gritted their teeth. Raph stretched his hand against Leo's plastron and then he stepped forward. "No! I'll do what it takes to kick your butt out of our shells! So stay out of my way!" Raphael, being stubborn as he is challenged Tiger Claw for an obvious battle. He glared furiously at the assassin.

Tiger Claw grinned. This is the first time he met this kind of kid, or a teenager perhaps. "Then give me your best shot!" He quickly gave a kick to Raph. The red banded turtle was hit on his face and he was dragged backwards. He was surprised by the quirkiness of the tiger. Raph spit out the little amount of blood from his lips. "Nice one, cat..."

"Raph, be careful. We still don't know him fully." It is very obvious on Leo's expression. He is not that fine. His large wound on his right arm is the one that makes him very weak. If the blood flow would continue this long, within barely minutes, he will pass out. And maybe worse than that. Raph noticed this quick change.

What will I do? This big cat blocks our way. And he won't let us leave unscathed. Darn it! Raphael rolled his eyes around. I have no choice! The red banded turtle yelled and moved forward. He sent several kicks and punches at the tiger's known weak points, but it seems that every blow he gives is only like a flap of a butterfly's wings. He needs more force, like a hand from Leo or his brothers. But his elder brother doesn't seem to be helpful.

This is definitely not good. Think, Leo. Think! "Raph! I have an idea!" Leo waved his free hand. "What?" Frustrated on Tiger Claw's resistance from his punches, Raph turned on Leo with a very annoyed face. "You have your T-Phone, right?" "Yeah?" Raph poked his pocket. "Tell the others! Let me handle Tiger Claw for a while!" "What?!" "Just do as I say! Trust me!" Leo unsheathed the stolen katana and breathed out.

Raph hesitantly took a step backwards and lead Tiger Claw in front of Leo using a full-force kick. Now, what is your plan? He ran a few meters away from them, and quickly grabbed his T-Phone.

"What's the new game, Leonardo?" Tiger Claw slowly walked towards Leo. The blue banded turtle closed his eyes and held the silt of the katana tightly using his uninjured hand.

Being an ambidextrous is a great gift, especially in times like this, having a hand that's not useful. Leo was a natural left handed when he was younger, but then, he managed to train his right.

"Okay. I know this is crazy but," Leo opened his eyes. "I would like to have a deal with you." Tiger Claw raised a brow and eyed the turtle suspiciously. "We will wait for my brothers to come before we start the battle." The tiger raised his other brow. "Ha! Are you crazy?! Why would I do that!? I'm just making this job too long" Tiger Claw folded his arms. "Well, having the four of us is even better." Leo twirled the katana he is holding. Tiger Claw started to laugh.

Leo raised a non existent eyebrow and frowned. This one is a total insane. "What's so funny?" Tiger Claw stopped from laughing and swapped his emotion back into complete seriousness. "I know what you're trying to say, turtle. Once the four of you team up, you'll be unstoppable, right? Then maybe, your little brother at the back called your master for a help. He'll just show up once you are all beaten. Did I shatter your plan into little pieces, Leonardo?" Tiger Claw circled Leo. "You cannot outsmart me. Never in your wildest dreams. So stop goofing around, and make my job much faster."

Leo smirked, barely visible in his face. "Just as I thought." He dramatically sighed and shook his head slowly. The mutant tiger stopped. "You did uncover my plan. But not the other part."

Leo started to play mind games with Tiger Claw. When they were still little, Splinter tests their skills in strategic planning and manipulation. Leo and Donnie always remain in the test, but the oldest somehow beats the genius off his shell. Manipulative is one of Leo's best skill that makes him a good leader. He must always know how to read other's thoughts. His brothers even doubted him whether he is trustworthy or he is just manipulating them for a reason. Perhaps, that is one of the reasons why Raph is hard on Leo. But Splinter is there to defend him.

There is really no other part. He just created it so that Tiger Claw would be so mesmerized. The mutant tiger rolled his eyes to Leo. The blue banded turtle saw this movement from the corner of his eyes. "You wanna know what's the other part, don't you? Well..." Meters away from him is Raph doing the conversation. He raised his hand and then his thumb, giving the sign of it's all done to Leo. Leonardo nodded a little and continued. "Well... You missed the part that I am just doing this chitchat with you so that you would be distracted." That's a fact. For Ryan's sake.

Tiger Claw seemed a little convinced. He turned to the turtle and grabbed him by the edge of his plastron. "I don't know what are you planning to say, but I warn you." Tiger Claw clenched a fist. "I don't care how many brothers you have to bring with you. I can crack your shells with a click of a finger in front of your sensei. " Leo hid the nervousness in his voice. "Okay.." He muttered. Tiger Claw flashed a killing glare towards the turtle's sapphire orbs before letting him go.

"So it means, you agree with my offer?" Leo quickly regained his composure. "I'll let you this one, last time. Remember, only if your life isn't my priority, I'd rather pulled the trigger and shot you in your head." Tiger Claw stepped backward. "I am watching you."

Leo bit his cheeks and turned to Raph. He walked towards his brother and stated the plan. "Okay, so what's your plan really?" Raph said, half whispered. "It's very simple. Send the message to Donnie. I just had this craziest plan ever made." Leo placed his left hand on his hip and then he grinned.

"Hey. Isn't that Karai's stance everytime?" Raph raised a brow. Leo was hit directly to his nerve. He blushed profusely and scratched the back of his head. "Is there something you are not telling to me? Lovestruck Fearless Leader? Hmmm?" Leo's eyes grew wide as he shook his head in defense. "No, nothing."

A few minutes earlier... Inside the sewer lair...

Donatello has his eye on the microscope and is leaning on the table. "This is so, amazing! I haven't seen this kind of cellular structure in my whole life! I gotta tell the others!" Donnie smiled at himself for his great discovery. He sat on his chair and closed his eyes for a short rest.

"What is it?" April suddenly appeared out of nowhere and tapped Donnie on his shoulder. "Ahhh!" Astonished by April's sudden appearance, he nearly jumped out of his shell, but instead, he crashed down from his seat.

"Oh, oh! I'm so sorry, Donnie! I didn't mean to scare you!" April kneeled down and placed a hand on her mouth. "Nah, it's okay. I was just insanely amazed about everything that happens inside the earth's core that makes the gravitational force in the world had its grip on the moon..." Donnie was seeing stars above his head.

April smiled and helped Donnie to sit upright. She placed a hand on Donnie's head.

Donatello awoke and blinked several times. "Oh! There you are, April. What's the matter?" The red haired teen rolled her eyes upward. "Actually, I've been here the whole time watching you." She turned to Donnie once more and met his gaze. Donnie bit his lips and chuckled awkwardly. Her eyes.. "Oh, I didn't notice." He blushed profusely and turned his head to the right.

"What did you find out? I think it is interesting, isn't it?" They both stood up. Donnie placed a hand on the table and tapped it. "Yeah, it's unique actually. Where's Leo? I prefer that he must also be here to listen." April turned her back and scanned the place. "He's with Raph outside the lair for about half an hour ago. They still haven't came back." She faced Donnie once more. "Oh, really. Where did they go?" "I don't know." April shrugged. "They said they will just have a walk for a while." Donnie folded his arms. "Let's ask Mikey."

The duo walked outside the lab and towards Mikey, who is sitting on the couch playing with Leo's T-Phone.

"Oh, man! I was so close! This cat thingy ruins everything that I do!" Mikey tapped his legs on the ground like a child. "I will make sure no one's gonna disturb my concentration anymore!" The orange banded turtle locked his eyes on the phone's screen and he frowned.

"Mikey." Donnie called Mikey with a low tune. "Mikey." He repeated. The youngest turtle did not even turn his head or nod a little. He was just focused on the game. "Mikey... Mikey, Mikey, MIKEY! " Donnie shouted at the top of his lungs and at Mikey's ears. The orange banded turtle almost slip the phone from his hand because of Donnie's outburst.

"Hey, D! You don't need to shout at me! I can hear you of course!" Mikey stood up and frowned. At the back, April just shook her head and smiled a little. "Then, why do I need to say your name SIX times before you answer!" Donnie gritted his teeth.

Their youngest brother never changed. He is always the one that makes his older brothers in a state of boiling bloods.

"I'm busy, don't you see!" Donnie leaned on Mikey. His height makes him more intimidating than ever. The youngest shrunk his head down almost inside his shell."But Leo and Raph wasn't at home for almost an hour! What if they're currently being eaten by a giant Kraangdroid and you're here, playing with Leo's T-Phone!" Suddenly, Donnie's phone rang wild in his pocket. He flashed a sharp glare at Mikey before picking up the phone.

He pressed the 'answer' button and answered Raph's call. "Hello, Raph, where are you?" "Donnie!" Raph's voice almost pulled Don's eardrums out. "We're in trouble! You need to come here as fast as you can! NOW! Before Leo dies because of his wound! BRING. ALL. OUR. WEAPONS!" Donnie became pale and his eyes narrowed.

"Wait, Raph. You said you are in trouble. And you're saying that Leo's injured the same time? Why do you need your weapons?" Donatello is known to study the consequences before acting against it. Everyone expects that from him. Even though nervousness cloaks his intuition and his heart, he tried to hide it.

"Okay." Raph somehow calmed down and Donnie could even hear his breathing. "Leo said, you must come here. Bring your weapons and our weapons with you. We have an enemy right here, from the Foot Clan. He is, I think, dangerous enough for the two of us so we need you. Also, bring anything that would heal a very huge stab. Leo won't last that long, I could feel it. Even though he is still standing and trying to fight with me. Just hurry up, Donnie! There's no so much time..." Raph stopped for a while and he gasped shortly.

"Why Raph? What's wrong?" Mikey and April stared at Donnie with concern in their eyes. "Uh, no. Nothing. I thought he'll gonna punch Leo." Donnie bit his lips. "Did you get what I'd just said?" "Uh, yes of course. We'll be coming there, as long as you activate your GPS. Don't forget that." "Okay. That's good." Raph turned off the phone.

A deafening silence filled the lair for several seconds. Donnie was the first to get a grip on the situation. "Mikey, grab Leo's katana and Raph's sais inside the dojo. If sensei asks you why are you getting their weapons, just say, it's an emergency." Mikey nodded and rushed to the dojo.

Donnie breathed out and headed towards his lab. April bit her lips and followed Donnie.

Okay, so once more, somebody's in trouble... What's the worst thing that could happen! Donatello slammed the table with his hand because of frustration. When will this chaos ends? Why are the Foot Clan still hunting their heads? What is the damn reason?! This is one of the hardest puzzles he encountered. The enemy is very unpredictable and the situation gets rougher.

Donnie, for the first time, doesn't really know what to do. He is being anxious the longer he tries to think for a solution. He is not so sure of what he feels. Is he mad about the problems? Or he feels nothing at all? He is just so confused. Leo's condition went in through his thoughts. He felt, pity. Why are these things happening?

He just stared at the wall with a blank expression. "Uhm, Donnie. Are you alright?" Oh, darn. He forgot about April. She's been there with him the whole time and he doesn't even say 'thanks' for April's concern. "Yeah, April. I'm fine. Just a little...unsure about everything." He began to pack up the things he needs inside his duffel bag. Antibiotics, new set of bandages, plasters and antiseptic cream, specially formulated by him. Raph said Leo has a very deep stab, so most probably, they need these things.

"Donnie," April placed a hand on Donnie's shoulder. "Just remember that I'm here beside you. I'm always here to help in any kind." She said, softly.

Donnie closed his eyes, trying to stop the incoming blast of tears. "I could listen to what you feel." She squeezed her grip, tighter.

The purple banded turtle grabbed April's hand and pulled her against his plastron. He wrapped his arms around her waist and then he hugged April. Donnie sobbed violently and cried, almost unstoppable. April's eyes narrowed, and her body stiffened. But then, she realized Donnie's comfortable hold, she relaxed and returned the hug. She rested her cheeks against Donnie's plastron and then closed her eyes.

"When I close my eyes, I see his raging eyes. His tight grasp on me. His anger towards Raph. His hatred towards us! Leo's been hurt all the time and we didn't notice it all along! We... We're so selfish. We have treated him...badly. We don't respect him as our leader... It's...it's so..unfair!" Donnie said between sobs.

"It's okay, Donnie. Everything's going to be fine." She tapped Donnie's shell. The moment lasted for a few seconds. Donatello opened his teary eyes and released April from his tight hug.

"Thanks, April." Donnie smiled a little and blushed. He scratched the back of his head and sheathed his Bo staff.

April leaned at Donnie and gave him an affectionate kiss on his forehead. "I hope you're now okay."

Donnie's eyes grew wide, in a comical way. He blinked several times and smiled dreamily.

/

Mikey entered the dojo with caution. He peeked through the wooden doors and rolled his eyes around. He silently placed the first step, then tiptoed through the weapons' rack. He slowly grabbed a katana. In his surprise that almost made his heart leap, Master Splinter called his name. "Michelangelo?" Uh - oh. Mikey closed his eyes tightly and halted from getting the katana.

"What are you doing? Why are you getting your brother's weapon?" Ohh.. So many questions. "Uhm, sensei," The orange banded turtle hesitated to what he's going to say. But he preferred to be honest a bit. "...it's an emergency sensei. We're currently in a very urgent...mission, and Leo and Raph forgot their...weapons." Mikey released a toothy smile, trying to hide what's going on.

Splinter raised a brow and pulled his chin beard. "Hmm.. How come Leonardo and Raphael forget their very important weapons?" Splinter knows his son from the tip of their toes up to their head. They cannot hide anything from him, especially Michelangelo. He is not a very good liar.

"Uhm, because, they just, encountered the... Kraang from their way! They appeared immediately and both Leo and Raph weren't ready! They need us to fight countless of them!" Mikey said then gave anoher smile.

Splinter shook his head and breathed out. "Michelangelo, say the truth to me. Or else, I wouldn't let you get those." "Uhm. You see..." Mikey joined his fingers together and rolled his eyes around. "Raph suddenly called Donnie and shouted and he said they are in trouble and they are with a Foot Clan and he said Leo's injured and he calls us to come there as quickly as we can or else someone's gonna die!" Mikey blurted out, without stopping or even pausing. He gasped for air then gave another playful smile.

Master Splinter only understood the most important words. His sons are in trouble and in grave danger. If his best students couldn't beat that enemy, then he concluded that the Foot Soldier really is good.

"Where are they?" Splinter raised a brow. "Raph didn't say the exact place but they are still here in the sewers."Mikey raised his head and stare at his father's eyes. He often do that to please his brothers or anyone. "Then go find your brothers. And come home safe. Bring anything you need to bring." Splinter sighed and placed both hands on his back.

The sparkle in Mikey's eyes returned as he leapt towards his sensei and gave him a tight embrace. "Thank you sensei! I love you!" Splinter smiled and returned the hug. He tapped Mikey's shell gently.

The youngest is also the most sensitive about anything. Even though he is just goofing around like crazy, still, he knows what is really happening in his surroundings; and he also cares a lot about it.

Master Splinter handed Mikey the pair of katana and the pair of sais on the rack. The orange banded turtle grabbed those immediately and placed the katanas in the case given by Donnie located on his back and the sais in his duffel bag. He gave a smile and a bow to Splinter before going out.

Mikey rushed outside and bumped into Donnie. None of them bothered the hit, instead, they smiled at each other and ran outside the lair.

/

The sewers... Present time...

The loud splashes of the sewer waters and the noises of the steps from the youngest turtles are the sounds you can hear inside. Seconds since they left the lair, Donnie received a message from Raph. Or, Leo to be exact.

Donnie, here's what you gonna do. Install an app to our T-Phones. Some sort of, whistle that is sensitive to a mammal's ears. I saw you developing this kind of application, right? It's just a wish from Mikey, but then, you tried to create it. I know what he wants with that, but those things could wait. Let's focus for today. So, can I trust you for that? It's very important. And, whatever were the plans I'd told you, stick to them. Don't worry.

Donatello's been tinkering his T-Phone, trying to perfect the dog whistle Leo had requested. Mikey never tried to bother him, or he'll be back with a cracked eardrum. He was told to find the red dot on the screen and try not to avert an eye away from technically Leo's T-Phone. They must find it within minutes and start to do the plan.

"Eureka!" Donnie suddenly yelled. "I finally created a perfect application that could release a supersonic sound, especially made for an animal who has a very sensitive hearing! It could also emit radioactive particles that would make us resistant towards the sound! I'm so awesome!" Donnie raised both arms in the air while running.

Mikey raised a brow and scratched the back of his head. "It's so fantastic, Donnie. I can't believe it. So what does that mean, huh?"

Donnie frowned and glared annoyingly at Mikey. "What I mean is, I already perfected the whistle. That's all."

Mikey nodded and stopped for a while. "There they are! Another right turn, then there!" He pointed at the right tunnel. "Then let's roll..." They both said in unison, and smirked.

/

Tiger Claw tapped his foot on the ground, showing his loss of patience. He crossed his arms and turned his head left and right. "It's been 3 minutes. Where are they? I'm getting impatient."

"Keep your whiskers straight, Tiger Claw. They will arrive shortly." Leo said while taking a look at Raph's T-Phone. Gotcha. App's been downloaded. Donnie sent him the file of the dog whistle, recently created by his genius brother. He smiled a little and elbowed Raph.

Raph nodded and went infront of Tiger Claw, in a fighting stance. "Hey there, we're ready." "Oh really?" Tiger Claw looked around, finding someone. "I don't see anything beside you two." Raph rolled his eyes in annoyance. "You better have your therapy." He gestured at the Tiger's back.

"Booyakasha!" Having the whites in his eyes visible in the dark, Michelangelo leapt on top of Tiger Claw, hitting him several times with his nunchucks. Tiger Claw shook him off and tried to grab him by the shell. Mikey quickly noticed it, and jumped away from the tiger and in front of Raph.

They smiled at each other, and Mikey gave Raph's sais. "That was the best entarance, Mikey!" The red banded turtle twirled his weapons and pointed the tip at the tiger. Tiger Claw gritted his teeth and clenched his fists.

The two engaged in a close combat with Tiger Claw, Mikey as the fastest, and Raph doing the hits. "What's your name, big cat? You resembles a character in the game I was playing." Mikey asked, while dodging the tiger's hits. "Hmmm. Let me guess..." He scratched his chin. "Tiger.. Paw! Your name is Tiger Paw! You use your paws to attack us!" Tiger Claw paused and raised a brow. "You almost got it, little one." He raised a hand and aimed at Mikey. Raph quickly advanced forward and deflected Tiger Claw's strike. "His name is Tiger Claw, Mikey. You need to train more in naming." "Awww.." Mikey whined.

At the back, Donnie appeared with a purple smoke. "At your service.." Donnie said with an accent, stretching his hand at Leo. "That's not part of the plan." Leo frowned and raised a brow. "I'm just trying to cool off." The purple banded turtle gave Leo's katana. The blue banded turtle grabbed his katanas and sheathed both on his back. He clipped the stolen katana to his side.

Sometimes, or always, his second youngest brother becomes very pathetic. Leo tries to shake it off and just smile at his genius brother. Besides, many of their missions couldn't be possible without Donnie's technical assistance.

"How's your wound going?" Enter Doctor Donnie. "Still here, draining every strength I have." Leo turned to his right arm. Donnie bit his lips and grabbed a smoke bomb placed somewhere in his pocket. "We must go farther before treating that." He held Leo's left arm and released the smoke bomb. They both disappeared with the purple smoke.

Tiger Claw's eyes narrowed, seeing his target getting away once more. He growled and glared at Mikey and Raph. "You tricked me!" "Isn't it obvious?" Raphael smirked. "I thought you're clever." Tiger Claw gritted his teeth, almost crushing them.

Mikey grabbed the T-Phone. "Time to say goodbye, Tiger Claw! Meet us, somewhere!" He placed a tormenting tone at the tiger's name before pressing a button. The T-Phone released a shock wave that greatly affected Tiger Claw's hearing.

Tiger Claw grunted and used his both hands to cover his ears. "Turtles!" Mikey and Raph used this advantage to flee from the battle.

/

Donnie and Leo...

The duo stopped at the edge of a tunnel, a little farther from Tiger Claw and their brothers. "Donnie, before anything else, may I borrow your phone for awhile. I'll just send a message to sensei." Donnie turned to Leo and gave him the phone. "Alright. Just make it a little faster. You're getting paler." Leo paused for a short while and smiled at his brother. Donnie replied with a toothy smile.

I hate lying. But this is the only way. Sorry, Don. Leo quickly typed a message, and it's really for April. He glanced shortly from the corner of his eyes, seeing his brother waiting patiently. He mentally sighed. After finishing, he quickly deleted the sent message so that Donnie wouldn't know about it.

Leo handed the phone to Donnie. His brother inserted the phone in his pocket. Thank goodness he did not bother to check it. "Okay, Leo. Let's start. At first, let me know what hit you and how." Donnie said, while unwrapping the bandages around Leo's right arm.

"It's a thick katana and a lot heavier than mine. It hit me from the back part of my arm, until the blade went out of my flesh. I hope it doesn't broke any bone." Donnie nodded. "Okay, so let's hope for it."

/

The sewer lair...

April is sitting on the couch, and stares at the lair's entrance. She waits for anyone to come back. Suddenly, her phone rang, indicating an incoming message. She grabbed the phone and opened a message from Donnie's number.

April, it's Leo. Read this carefully. You will be a very big help. I know you are willing to do that. It's simple, because I don't want you to be hurt. If you can find us an abandoned building at the surface, please send its location to Donnie's phone. Stay inside that building and bring your T-Phone with you. You will be receiving a file, install that. You'll be needing it. Please never let anyone to see you, even the guys. You're the most important part of the plan. Donnie and the others don't know that you'll get involved. Good luck.

April's heart raced, and she quickly gets up from her seat. She smiled and headed outside the lair. Thank you for trusting me.

/

A/N: Aaand here goes a not - so - exciting cliffhanger. (I think..) Leave a review, stay tuned, don't forget to fave, or follow, and always be cool! Two to three more chapters, and, we're over! :( I hope everything's going to be fine for our heroes! If there is someone who is asking about Karai, wait for her. She'll show herself once things get...worse. (Ooops! Spoiler!) x)

"Are you worried about your, girlfriend?" -Donnie