A/N: Last chapter, but certainly not the end of this arch. I have more stories planned with these crazy characters...and some new ones. I have the sequel started and will be posting in a few days. So, keep your eyes open for 24. Thanks for reading :) You're all the best.

Disclaimer: see chapter one

Alucard smiled from his place in the dojo doorway, watching the reunion. He was happy to see that everything went smoothly. Now, the family could begin to heal and Splinter could help Shen remember who she was. It would take some time for her to remember, if she ever would. If not, she now had a chance to make new memories with her new family. A woman's face flashed through Alucard's memories. A woman with short, blonde hair and crystal blue eyes. She was smiling and laughing. A small smile touched Alucard's lips at the memory.

Maybe he could finally put his own ghosts to rest; bury the skeletons still left in his closet. He would never be able to have what Splinter and Shen now had: A family. Loved ones to care about. But, he was okay with that. Reuniting families lost to each other through time and to see the looks of gratitude and happiness on their faces was his reward. Putting people's lives back together was what made Alucard sleep soundly each night.

With one last look at the new family of six, Alucard walked away without saying a word; not wanting to disturb them. He left the lair and the sewers. Night had fallen over the city. Alucard put his hands in his jacket pockets and started the walk to the subway. However, a noise from behind made him stop. Alucard turned around to see a handful of black clad figures appear out of the shadows. He turned around to keep walking, but his path was blocked off by more black clad figures. Foot soldiers. Alucard hurried across the street, but the soldiers gave chase.

The detective ran through the streets as fast as he could; which wasn't a problem since speed was a natural gift. He ducked into an alleyway and took the back roads. However, no matter how fast he ran, Alucard couldn't shake the soldiers. He rounded a corner and was brought up short when he slammed into a broad chest. Alucard collapsed to the ground. He looked up to see a large mutant tiger standing over him.

"Master Shredder would like to have a word with you," the tiger said.

Alucard was forced to his feet and was shoved into the back of a waiting truck. After a short drive, the truck stopped and the tiger opened the back doors, grabbing Alucard and pulling him out. The tiger forced Alucard's arms behind his back and tied his wrists together. Alucard was led inside what looked like an abandoned church. But, inside had been converted into a headquarters. Alucard was forced to kneel in front of a throne. He looked up and saw two of the most powerful and dangerous men known to mankind.

"Made a new friend, Bishop?" Alucard asked.

Shredder walked down from his throne and stood in front of the detective. "Your owner tells me you know where Tang Shen is," he said.

Alucard stared defiantly up at the Foot clan leader; his amber eyes blazing with hatred. Shredder gave him a harsh look.

"You will tell me where Tang Shen is," he said. A blade shot out of his gauntlet. "Or I will make you suffer for the rest of your miserable life."

To Be Continued...

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