"So you're saying you didn't break into my place and destroy all the valuable research scientists throughout the world would be salivating over?" Donnie pressed.
Mikey just looked at him.
"That's what I've been trying to tell you!"
"There's no need to raise your voice, Mikey." Raph sighed.
"But-"
"And why'd you destroy my new house? I can't find anything now!" Leo grumbled.
"I didn't!"
"And why don't I believe you?" Leo crossed his arms over his chest.
"Why would I lie?" Raph demanded, exasperated. "And more importantly, do you want to tell me why you destroyed my house?"
"Why the heck would I want to go to your place?"
The four were trying to take Master Splinter's advice. Emphasis on trying. They couldn't seem to get along, and the truth wasn't coming out. They all knew the other had done something to the other's place, they just knew it. But no one was confessing to the crime! And whenever someone was accused, they immediately refuted it.
They were getting nowhere.
Absolutely nowhere.
"Okay," Leo said, trying to calm everyone down. They had to figure this out, all this dishonesty was bad for them. They were ninjas, honorable ninjas! "Would everyone here swear on the Bushido Code that they didn't vandalize their brother's home?"
"I swear."
"Totally."
"Duh."
"Okay then," Don nodded. "So we either have a bunch of liars, or someone else is down here."
"I'm not lying," Mikey said firmly.
"If we're not manipulating each other," Don began. "Then someone is toying with us. This individual knows where we live, even our new homes. This individual is highly intelligent. My home is protected with an alarm system of my creation. Not just anyone could get past it. Which makes me wonder now how Mikey could've done it..."
"Hey!" Mikey said, and then brightened. "Told ya I didn't do it."
"This is bad." Raph murmured.
"How so?"
"Someone knows about us, Leo. Someone who can tell the whole world about our existence." Raph said quietly, looking at his brother surprised. The red masked brother wanted to shake his head. Leo was usually the mature one, but it seemed the two were trading places. "And this person..."
"This person what?" Mikey asked, puzzled.
"...Might know about Master Splinter."
"Let's go!"
~(0)~
"There you are, Kage." Mr. Splinter smiled as the human girl walked into the world. "I was beginning to worry."
Kage looked at the ground, ashamed.
"It's fine, Kage. I'm glad you're safe," he smiled. "My sons came tonight."
Kage looked at him curiously.
"They are children. All four of them." Mr. Splinter groaned.
Kage remained silent.
"They run to me with problems they should be able to sort out among themselves," Mr. Splinter sighed. "It is quite impossible. And it seems that the hierarchy is changing." Mr. Splinter said. "Raphael is maturing while Leonardo is devolving. It is odd, but I wonder if it is for the better..."
Kage shrugged, and Mr. Splinter shook his head trying to dispel the question.
"I have been teaching you tai chi," Mr. Splinter continued. "But I think it's time to teach you self defense. No, no, I doubt you'll ever need it." Mr. Splinter assured her after noticing her fearful expression. "But I still want you to be able to protect yourself." he said. Kage looked at him curiously, almost unsure. She had no reason to learn self defense, she'd prefer to run. She could run faster than anyone she knew...not that she knew a lot of people anyway.
Hesitantly, Kage nodded.
"Splendid. I want to teach you how to throw a person." Mr. Splinter said eagerly. Kage felt a twinge of dismay. Throw someone? Why would I need...? Is he...crazy? Insane? Kage was pretty sure she saw a gleam in Mr. Splinter's eyes, and warily looked at her friend. Could this be a crazy form of empty nest syndrome?
"The most important thing you need to remember is to plant your feet. You can't be wobbly, or you'll find someone twice your size toppled over you." Mr. Splinter was saying.
Kage wondered if he had finally gone certifiably insane.
~(0)~
"AH!" Master Splinter shouted, and the brothers looked at each other in shock. Had Master Splinter actually shouted? They sped up, running into the lair to find some stranger standing over Master Splinter. The mysterious girl gasped in shock, and their Sensei looked toward them. The brothers automatically put aside their differences, this was Master Splinter.
No one messed with their Master Splinter.
"Get her!"
