A/N Thank you all for your reviews. Here's the next installment for ya and as usual see ch 1 for disclaimer.

Ch 9 A Surprising Savior

"Raphael I do not think that would be wise," Splinter said, after the initial shock of his son's words wore off.

"Sensei my brother needs me," Raphael said with determination. "And I'll be damned if I'm gonna just sit here and do nothin'." With that Raphael began to wheel himself towards the lair exit.

"Raphael," Splinter began with caution as he grabbed his son's chair, stopping him. "It would not be wise for you to enter a battle. You are not used to fighting without using your legs."

"Well I've gotta try," Raphael declared as he pulled away from Splinter and wheeled out the door. Splinter let out a sigh as he followed his red masked son out the door. Raphael reached the ladder that lead to the surface. That's when his determination left and the depression set in again. Raphael sighed and hung his head sadly. Splinter put his hand on Raphael's shoulder.

"I am sorry my son," he said with great sadness.

"It was dumb of me to even think about goin'," Raphael said softly as he turned around and wheeled himself back to the lair.

"No it was not," Splinter said, as they entered the lair. "If you would like to learn how to fight I would be more than happy to.."

"What's the point?" Raphael said angrily. "It ain't like I'm ever gonna get to use it anyways!"

"Raphael," Splinter tried again.

"Just forget it!" Raphael shouted as he wheeled out of the room. Splinter let out a heavy sigh as he watched his son leave.

"I must find a way to fix this," Splinter said to himself. "Not just Raphael but all my children. I cannot bear the thought of my children hating me or resenting me. But first I must focus on Donatello and getting him back home. I just pray they can do it without any harm coming to them." With these thought Splinter went to the living room to await his children and their friends' return.

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Donatello was struggling against Dog-Pound's grip as Stockman loomed over him with the vial. Stockman went to pry Donatello's mouth open when suddenly they heard grunts and the sounds of bodies hitting the ground. "What the..." Tiger Claw began as he went to investigate the noises. Suddenly the door flew open, with an enraged Slash on the other side. Wasting no time the snapping turtle charged plowing over Tiger Claw, who crashed into Stockman. Stockman dropped the vial on the ground and it shattered. Slash grabbed Dog-Pound and spun him hard through the air and into Fishface, who was coming to help. Both mutant went crashing to the ground. Donatello was just staring wide eyed at what was happening. Slash then picked up the purple masked turtle. "C'mon," he growled. "We're out of here." Without another word Slash charged through the door easily taking out the Foot Bots that had come onto the scene. By now Tiger Claw had gotten to his feet and was chasing down the two turtles. By now Slash was nearing the exit. But suddenly Shredder was in front of him and before Slash could react the armor clad man stuck with his blades extended, sending both Slash and Donatello to the ground. Slash quickly got to his feet and helped Donatello to his feet. "Think you can fight?" Slash asked.

"You bet I can," Donatello said, his brown eyes filled with determination.

"Good," Slash said gruffly. "'Cause you're gonna have to." With that Slash handed Donatello his bo and got out his mace. With that the two mutants charged both of them prepared to fight to the end. Shredder and his mutants were ready as well. Rocksteady charged full force at Slash and the two connected. But Slash turned and aimed his pointed shell at the rhino causing him to fall. Slash then swung his mace with all his might and knocked Rocksteady out cold. But suddenly a purple blast knocked Slash off his feet and onto the ground.

"Didn't count on me did ya?" Bebop taunted as he flew down. "Well I'm full of surprises!" With those words Bebop went flying in again and shot another blast at Slash. But Donatello had been watching and threw his bo at the warthog landing a direct hit to his energy pack, disabling it. But suddenly Donatello's feet went out from underneath him, as Tiger Claw's chain wrapped around his ankles. Donatello dropped his bo as he was drug across the floor. Suddenly Shredder was above him.

"Enough of these games," he growled as he extended his blades. Donatello's brown eyes went wide as the Shredder's blades started to come down on him. But just then he heard a loud cry: "Booyakashaw!" Looking up Donatello saw Michelangelo come flying in with Leonardo, Karai, Mondo Gecko, Leatherhead, April, Casey and Dr. Rockwell right behind him. Karai and Leonardo came swooping in and delivered hard kicks to Shredder's chest sending him flying. Leatherhead rammed into Tiger Claw sending him straight into Slash, who delivered a hard hit to the tiger. Michelangelo took out Dog-Pound with the help of Mondo while Casey, April took out Fishface and Dr. Rockwell took care of the Foot Bots.

"You ok Donnie?" Leonardo asked as he removed the chain from his brother's ankles and helped him to his feet.

"Yeah I'm fine Leo," Donatello said with a smile. Then his eyes went wide as he saw Shredder come up behind Leonardo. "Leo look out!" Donatello shouted, pushing his brother out of the way while he dove the opposite way. Shredder let out a growl and swung his blades at Leonardo. But he missed and the blue masked turtle delivered another kick. But Shredder was prepared this time and grabbed the oldest turtle's foot and squeezed. Pain shot through Leonardo's foot and he had to bit his lip to prevent himself from crying out. Shredder then threw Leonardo hard into Donatello, sending both brothers to the ground. But Shredder's victory was short lived when Karai came to her brothers' rescue. Jumping high in the air the teen ninja twirled herself in the air and delivered a hard kick to Shredder's head sending him to the ground. Karai wasted no time and delivered another hard hit sending Shredder skidding across the ground.

"Time to end this," she growled, as she advanced on the Shredder.

"C'mon Karai lets go!" April shouted as she helped Donatello to his feet. Karai looked back and saw Michelangelo had helped Leonardo to his feet and was heading for the door with the rest of the group behind him. Karai hesitated for a moment, the urge for getting her vengeance being very strong. Suddenly she felt a hand on her shoulder and saw Slash standing there.

"It can wait," was all he said. Karai nodded and without saying another word she ran out of the lair heading for her home along with the rest of her family and friends.

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A little while later the group was back in the sewers and they were met by a concerned looking Splinter. "My children you have returned," Splinter said the relief clear in his voice. Splinter pulled Donatello close and his purple masked son gladly returned his father's hug. "I am glad you are home and unharmed my son," Splinter said smiling at Donatello as they pulled apart.

"Me too," Donatello said, returning the smile.

"Slash," Splinter said, turning towards the snapping turtle. "I thank you and your team for once again helping my sons. But I must ask for some time alone with them and my daughter. So I would appreciate it if you were to leave us alone. And April you and Casey as well."

"I don't freaking believe this!" Michelangelo cried out, throwing his hands up in the air. "You're kicking them out?! Again?!"

"Michelangelo," Splinter began.

"No its ok," April said with a heavy sigh. "We get it. C'mon Casey lets go."

"Right behind ya Red," Casey said, sounding really sad. With that the two teens looked sadly at their friends as they left the lair.

"Well we ain't leavin'," Slash declared, roughly.

"Slash perhaps it is best that we honor Splinter's wishes," Dr. Rockwell said.

"No way that ain't happenin'," Slash said, crossing his arms in front of him. "Raphael needs me right now and I ain't abandonin' 'im. I'll leave the room but I sure as Hell ain't leavin' the lair."

"Yeah same here," Mondo piped up. "I mean no disrespect here Master Splinter but Mikey's like a brother to me and I can't leave him like that."

"I believe we all feel the same," Leatherhead chimed in. "Please understand we have the highest respect for you Master Splinter but we are badly needed here. It is the best thing for your sons." Without another word Leatherhead and his friends left the room leaving a speechless Splinter behind.

A/N I hope you all enjoyed ch 9. Until the review please.