----->YES! I know this is an EXTREMELY short chapter but pleaaaaaaaaaase...no flames! I swear on my honor as a ninja turtle fanfiction writer, that I WILL UPDATE either tomorrow or the next day. Give me TWO days and you'll have yourselves another chapter! --------
Lunar-ninja: Hehe, Captain Casey Obvious huh? Has a nice ring to it. (takes part in tribal ritual) Ahh, so glad we have made peace :-) thanks!
Dreema Azaleia Wingblade: Don't worry...he'll suffer enough through all of this. Tehehehe. Ahh thanks! I know it was short and this chappie's even shorter but I promise I'll update in two days at the most. Thanks!
Ted: Big battle coming up...a few more chapters and things will heat up! Hehehe, Raph trying to get Leo to take a nap? Yeah right, good luck with that Raph. Thanks!
RangerTrivette:Yay! Thanks so much!
Pi90katana:Yeah I'm back, sorry it took so long but you know how it is when you have no internet. (THE HORROR!) The nightmares of it all still plague me :-( Thanks!
The Sacred Heart 2:YES! I WAS ABOUT TO PULL ALL MY HAIR OUT! Not being able to write drove me absolutely bonkers! Thanks abunch!
Taintedelusions:I'm writing...I'M WRITING! Hehe, thanks!
Karai and Renet:Hehe...yeah they're pretty cute...and I wholeheartedly agree with you Karai! Don't worry Renet, you'll see moreof Raph'sheroismsoon too. Thanks you two!
Dory's Human Replica:(sigh) ain't it the truth? Oh well, in my storiesI have to have a few leo and raph moments. Like you said, you don't get to see it often. Thanks!
BubblyShell22: YAY! My story rocks! So far anyways...we'll see what you think as it continues. LEO DOES ROCK! (ahem) YAY! I always get ecstatic whenever someone says it's going on their favorites list! It's one of the best things that someone can say to meeeeeeeeeeeee:-D I don't know about awesome, but I sure am trying. Thanks so much!
Katana-Babe: Hey, funny moods are good! Hehehe, well...I can pretty much guarantee you that Leo's going to end up with some cuts and bruises...and everyone else probably will too. Hadn't quite decided yet if he'll get better...but knowing me and how much I loooooooooooove my blue turtle...uhhhh...yeah, I still don't know yet. HEhehe. Thanks a lot!
Dona Tello625: Hehehe, and thickens some more! Yay! Thanks!
blueraven: uhhhh...put..the sais...dooooooown...slooooooowly. C'mon br, we're friends right? (cowers down) Uhhhhh...well considering this is gonna be a really short chapter...I think I might go ahead and see if I can meditate and contact Leo...'cause I have a baaaaaaaaaaaaaaad feeling I'm gonna need his help after you see how short this is. BUT I SWEAR I'M GOING TO UPDATE IN NO MORE THAN TWO DAYS! (closes eyes and mentally contacts Leo..."Leo! I need help! One of my crazy, but very good, reviewers has employed Raph to...well...uhhhh...you know Raph! Help!" Leo: "Don't worry eldar, I'll be there soon! Just try and hold on! Be strong!") Uhhhhhh...well...ummm...be strong, be strong...LEO HURRY! (thanks for the review :-D)
pacphys: Hopefully it will pick up soon and you'll get to see some real action. Just give me time to build up the suspense. Oh yeah, Raph is one loyal turtle, and deep down...waaaaaaay deep down, has a soft side. Thanks!
Disclaimer:growls NO I DON'T OWN ANYTHING! holds up her hand knowingly except for the plot…that's allllll MINE!
What's the plan?
As soon as the wayward travelers reached the farmhouse, they buried themselves into immense training exercises. Everyone held a deep determination that could be seen burning in their eyes. Even Mikey cut the antics and really trained, and trained hard. The drive didn't seem to take nearly as long as it had the last time they came there. Perhaps it was because last time all of them were under extreme stress over the worry of losing one of their own. The turtles and their sensei had been training all morning and afternoon. Splinter had declared that they would leave in the morning, despite the mutual disagreements from both Leonardo and Raphael who wanted to leave that night, and gain entrance into Shredder's fortress under the cover of darkness. Much to the old rat's surprise, not one of his sons had complained about the intense training that they were performing. During their sparring sessions, when one was beaten he would simply get up, bow to show respect, then do some katas in order to prepare for the next sparring session. There were no harsh words or complaints, just intense training and immense focus. Splinter had to admit, he was a bit relieved when April came out to the barn to inform them that they all needed to eat some lunch. The training was good, but it would all be for nothing if he and his sons were all too exhausted to fight when the time came. Everyone piled into the kitchen and ate their fair share of sandwiches.
Raph took a gulp of his drink and sighed, "We still haven't figured out how we're going to get into the Shred-head's place."
Leo had just finished his herbal tea. "We can't chance going up floor by floor like we did last time. Whatever we do, it needs to be quick."
"We could jump through the windows!" Mikey offered cheerily.
Raph smacked him on the head. "Yeah? And how exactly do ya plan on us getting up there? We're turtles dunderhead not birds. Whaddya expect us to do sprout wings and fly up there?"
Mikey rubbed the back of head while shooting Raph a nasty look. "Well ya don't have to hit me. I was just offering a suggestion. And I don't see you coming up with anything any better!"
Raph was about to tackle Mikey to the floor when Don spoke up. "Actually, an aerial pursuit would probably be our best bet." Don rubbed his fingers along his chin and looked to be deep in thought.
Raph and Mikey looked at each other before Raph blurted out, "Are ya deaf Donnie? I just said we ain't got no wings! Whaddya expect us to do, bounce to the top!"
April was sitting down, elbows propped up on the table, with her chin resting on top of her hands. "I don't think bouncing would be necessary. All we need is a helicopter. I could fly us over to Foot headquarters."
Everyone's eyes grew wide. Casey looked at April as if she was crazy. "Since when do you know how to fly a helicopter?"
"My uncle taught me. He was on the police force and he used to take me up in the air with him and fly me around the city. Every now and then, he would let me pilot. I haven't done it in a while, but I know it will all come back to me."
Everyone looked at each other before Don finally declared with a smile, "This just might work."
Mikey leaned back in his chair. "So, what's the plan?"
"Jump out of the helicopter into Shredder's office and take out everyone who gets in our way." Raph smirked twirling a sai.
Don and Mikey looked at Raph as if to say 'yeah right' and then turned to Leo in order to get the "real" plan, but were surprised by his answer.
Leo stood up and prepared to leave. He walked towards the door, looked over his shoulder, and smiled, "In a nut shell…yeah." He then walked out of the house towards the barn leaving a very astonished family behind him.
(TBC)
Like I said, I know this is short...but I'm trying to build up suspense to a battle sequence. Look for an update in one or two days. I promise you'll get one! (maybe eventwo hint hint to review)