Empty Promises
"You make a lot of promises you can't keep, don't you?" The Foot soldier murmured as they stood guard over Leo's unconscious body.
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Disclaimer: Nickelodeon etc own the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles etc (in other words I don't own the characters), I'm not making a profit of this, just writing for fun, so please don't waste your money trying to sue a pauper.
Please note that Dusty's attitude to other ninja clan's is her own, not mine. Please don't kill me Bujinkan ninja's, I've learnt a lot about ninjutsu reading your work.
This is a work of fiction, and I'm writing for fun.
Warnings: Contains bad language, violence, and crime, sexual situations/language.
A/N: I lied! Faith's story will be later, probably after a chapter or two checking up on what the Foot Clan's been up to while the girls have been 'kidnapped'. I'll try to work it in, but Dusty, Faith, and the Turtles have been taking the story in a different direction, in spite of my previous plans...
I really sorry to all my faithful readers out there. I've had writers block, and I've been trying to marry up the Brother's Bonding series with the honeymoon oneshots. Its actually harder than it looks *Author screams in frustration!*
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Morning Training
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Dusty's POV
'Just what a girl wants to wake up to, not! I can't believe that bloody turtle actually thought I'd be ok with finding him in my bed, when I woke up. I should have let Vernie have at him.' I thought grumpily to myself, as Leo carried me to the lair snugly in his arms.
"We here ladies!" Donnie said brightly, as we were finally able to take the blindfolds off.
"Yer kiddin' me. Why not just give Shred-head our home address?!" Raph roared angrily, as he stomped over to check Faith out.
"She found the hideaway Raph, but she's trustworthy according to Dusty, so other than giving her a background check, it looks like we now have two new ninja working for us in the Foot." Leo replied, trying to look confident.
"Just like that Fearless?" Raph's blood was pulsing through the veins in his head visibly. "Yer ever thought it could be a trap? I mean that's what Kunoichi are there for ain't it? Yer naive Fearless, these chicks are just trying to play with us!"
Leo then did the dumbest thing ever, in the esteemed history of all dumb things, and punched his younger brother in the beak. That started a brawl between the brothers, which only stopped when Master Splinter finally came out and whacked both of them over the head with his walking stick.
Donnie had disappeared during Raph and Leo's fight. When he returned, he told us that all the parts of Faith's story that were official, checked out just fine. The rest of her story, we could try and follow-up later.
We all had a hot drink, then we warmed-up, and stretched for what we knew was going to be a very long blind run.
"You will each take a five-gallon bottle of water with you today. These bottles will be yours to protect for the day. You will carry them the entire day, and you will train, eat, and of course run with them.
For the run, I will lead and Mr Fenwick will bring up the rear to help anyone having difficulty. Your goal for the run is of course to complete the run without falling or damaging your water container." Master Splinter instructed, as we stared at the containers that Donnie was bringing out of his lab.
Master Splinter blindfolded everyone except Vernie, and we all took off for a twenty-five mile run, carrying very full five-gallon water containers through the stinking filthy, slimy sewers.
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The run itself was pretty hard. I was grateful for yesterday's Tobi practice, as Master Splinter called out the obstacles we had to leap over. I heard a crash, or two, and Mikey muttering about how the sewer water was "totally gross," which made me snigger, as I once again managed to run without falling over.
We survived the run, and most of us made it back to the lair in once piece. Faith looked ready to fall over with exhaustion, but she's such an underfed thing that, a respectable puff of wind could blow her over. She sucked it up though, just like the good little ninja she was, and was ready to move onto the next thing.
Mikey, as I expected, was covered head-to-toe in ripe sewer sludge, surprisingly so was Leo. Raph and Donnie had managed to stay pretty clean, though Donnie looked as shattered as Faith. Vernie was grinning at Master Splinter like the Cheshire cat, so I'm guessing he got his revenge on Leo for this morning.
Our breakfast is daunting, and I'm not sure what it's supposed to be, but it looks like scrambled egg with leftovers. The reporter, April has been cooking, and so even I notice, that the turtles look at their plates afraid.
Faith just smiles and thanks April, as she sits down at the table, and takes a bite of the awful looking food. I swear that girl must have a cast iron stomach. When she doesn't keel over, the others start eating it hesitantly. Its food, but not as we should know it. Still it's hot, and I suppose that's what matters.
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Faith's POV
Wow! Now I know why the turtles are able to beat the Foot so regularly. This morning we ran twenty-five miles, blindfolded! We also had to lug these massive water containers on our backs. I felt sorry for the turtles, as they have those heavy shells as well.
After "a hearty breakfast of bubble'n'squeak orphanage-style", we did some Meditation, and went through the Sanshin no kata, but we still had to carry our heavy water containers around with us for the rest of the day.
We had a short water break, and then we had to do Ukemi, without breaking our containers! That was actually really hard, and Purple had to get a mop after he landed badly, and broke his water container. I managed to get through Ukemi without spilling anything, but I ached all over at the end of it.
Kihon Happo was next, and trying to block blows with such a heavy weight unbalancing you is no fun! Still I was grateful for the training when we got the Shiken Gata section of training.
I got stuck sparring with Orange, and boy can he run his mouth. I just tuned out what he was saying, and focused on what he was doing. He wasn't able to do his usual bouncy style of fighting, which I think might have annoyed him a bit, as he had to be mindful of the water container and its massive weight. Still it wasn't an easy fight, and I spent most of it dodging and trying to get in a hit when I could.
I was black and blue all over when we were done, but at least my water container was intact. I managed to get a lucky hit with my Bō on his water tap, which caused him to spring a leak. He slipped in a wet patch he'd created, and splattered his container, which meant I won!
Dusty got Red, and I could tell that Red was pissed off, and quickly losing the plot, with trying to pierce her container with his Sai. She managed to keep him at bay, and eventually she got a lucky hit with her Tenssen. Water started gushing out, and the match was called in Dusty's favour.
Dusty usually prefers weapons she can wear as part of her whole Goth look, such as the Tenssen, Neko-Te, Manriki-gusari, and a Shikomizue disguised as a black parasol.
Blue and Purple's match was pretty intense. Purple had gotten a new container after his previous spill, and was doing some pretty fancy Bō work to keep Blue from getting anywhere near it. After a few minutes of dodging his brother, he managed to do what I did, and struck the tap. Blue didn't fall though, so Purple "helped" him along, by tangling his legs with his Bō. Blue pin-wheeled for a moment, then the weight of his container finished him off. I gave Purple a warm smile, as he handed his brother the mop.
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Donnie's POV
Well today hasn't been too bad. I got to carry Diana's waif-like Kunoichi friend Faith back to the lair, and then I managed the dreaded twenty-five mile blind run without falling over.
I whipped Leo's shell in sparring, which wasn't difficult for once, as unlike my older brother, I'm used to the extra weight, and the water container weighs less than my tech-pack. Faith seemed impressed by my skills, and smiled at me, like I was some sort of Bō-Fighting pin-up guy. Nice to have my very own fan!
We worked on Intonjutsu until lunch, before I was finally able to get back to my lab for the afternoon.
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Afternoon Break (Kinda...)
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Dusty's POV
After morning training, Leo took Faith and me back to the hideaway. We were blindfolded of course, but we were far more confident after this morning's run.
Faith gets the first shower; afterwards she collapses into the room that Vernie's been using for a nap.
I managed to change the sheets for her while she was in the shower, so at least the bed is clean for her. Not that she probably cares right now. Earlier, I managed to get a few ninjutsu books from the main lair, so I curl up on the sofa for the afternoon with Leo, and we amiably work on some of the Choho theory for the afternoon.
"So loverboy, what gives with you sneaking into my bed last night?" I ask Leo, as I stretch out my muscles, after a couple of hours of study.
"I was tired, the sofa felt lumpy, and my bed is big enough for two." Leo mumbled sheepishly, turning and interesting shade of reddish-green.
"You know if you want to test out my physical kunoichi seduction skills all you had to do was ask." I tease, testing his reaction.
"Really?" Leo looked like he was seriously considering it.
"I've read up on Kunoichi and Geisha, and I've been studying their seduction skills. I've never actually practiced any of them for real before, but how hard can it be?" I shrug nonchalantly.
I could see the gears in his mind running pretty hot, as he tried to convince himself it was a good idea. He obviously doesn't seem know much about the specialist skills of the Kunoichi and Geisha, so he doesn't seem to realise that he's not going to get a home-run from this.
"Umm...ok...well, we might get some practice in...um...after I...um... come back from patrol...maybe?" Leo seemed to stumble over his words, his reptilian face resembling a half-ripe tomato.
"Do you have the necessary 'supplies'?" I asked him, wiggling my eyebrows suggestively.
"I can...um...get them...after patrol." Leo's voice has been slowly climbing in pitch, as his obvious embarrassment is beginning to overcome him.
"Sounds like we're going to have a fun night tonight." I smile seductively, as I grab a notepad, and quickly write down cleaning supplies, my preferred toiletries, and other things I think we will need for our night of kunoichi seduction skills training.
I hand Leo the list, just as Faith trudges sleepily into the living room. I get up and take my overdue shower, smirking to myself as I wonder how Leo will be able to get the items on my list.
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Leo's POV
Dusty hands me a shopping list, then she leaps over the sofa, and heads for a shower. My face is blazing with embarrassment, and probably more than a little hope. I've studied the history and culture of the Geisha, so I know this isn't going to turn into sex or anything, but I'm really looking forward to the chance to practice my intimate relationship skills anyway.
I pocket the list, as I listen to Faith chatter, while she fixes us a cup of tea. Once Dusty has finished with the shower, I grab a quick shower myself, and we head back to the lair for evening training.
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Evening Training
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Donnie's POV
I've just finished checking out the rest of Faith's background, when Leo brings her and Dusty back to the lair for the evening training session. Everything is pretty much as she told us, which I de-brief to Master Splinter before evening training.
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Dusty's POV
For evening training, we work on Onshinjutsu, the fabled ninja art of invisibility. Our resident nerd turtle in purple, Donnie gives us pointers on how to seek, and be invisible to, cameras and other 'tech' as well.
I've read everything Master Splinter is teaching us, but practicing is very different from reading.
We do a bit of Intonjutsu practice as well, with Master Splinter tying us up back-to-back, and us trying to get out of it.
We're still hopelessly tied together, and our wrists are raw when they get the bright idea that we should play another round of Randori, with us tied, which is as comic as it is painful.
It takes quite a while before Faith and I are able to work together well enough to be able to do more that kick 'at' the turtles.
Finally, Master Splinter tells them that we've had enough, and Faith and I are taken back to the hideaway by Leo, who leaves us there to rest, while he heads out for patrol.
Once Faith is finished with the shower, I grab a lukewarm shower (I must remind Faith not to hog all the hot water!), then prepared myself for this evening's 'seduction' training.
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Donnie's POV
We tied the girls together, and they had to endure Randori, with everyone attacking them, trying to pierce their containers. To their credit, both girls managed to keep their containers intact.
Dusty and Faith looked even worse after the Randori training, as there wasn't much visible skin that wasn't bruised. I passed both girls some of my special bruise salve as they headed out for the night.
As seems to be usual, Faith gave me a tired but bright smile, and Dusty just nodded tiredly.
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Faith's POV
I'm glad that we're finally allowed to go back to the hideaway to sleep. I have a really hot shower and head straight for the bed I've been assigned for a nice long sleep. I know I don't usually need much sleep, but after today I'm beat!
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Patrol (or not!)
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Leo's POV
I managed to have a read of the list Dusty gave me while I was waiting for the others to get ready for patrol. I have a nice kimono/nightslip set that I'd originally planned to give April for Christmas that will do for the lingerie, but I'm at a loss as to where I'm going to find some of the other things. I've never even heard of half of them!
I re-pocket the list, and get my head straight, so I can lead the team. We barely make it five blocks before we notice the Foot Clan are out in force. They seem to be focused on where I was chasing Dusty a couple of days ago.
I signal the others to remain in the shadows as we glide from shadow to shadow, observing the Foot soldiers carefully.
"Sorry Dan, looks like this is a dead end." A slight male Foot soldier addresses his superior.
"We know that Dusty and Faith both got this far Zuki. We spread out and take a concentric search pattern. We've searched the surface, so we can focus on the underground now." Dan, the Foot soldier replied.
I signal my team to fall back, and we re-group near where the hideaway is.
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Dusty's POV
I've just finished re-making the bed with fresh sheets, and I've put the old sheets in the washing machine when the Turtles tear into the hideaway.
"Dusty, we have to go now!" Leo barks, as Donnie runs into Faith's room to wake her.
We quickly remove all traces of our presence here, and we head to another part of the sewers, before we're re-blindfolded and taken the lair silently.
"What happened?" I ask once we arrive.
"It looks like your friend's Danny and Zuki have got half the Foot Clan looking for you two." Leo told us wearily.
"It seems my sons, that we should consider returning our new allies back to the Foot Clan sooner rather than later." Master Splinter advised.
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A/N: The containers used are the five-gallon (20 litres) water jerry containers often seen at sports grounds etc for holding cordial or juice for the players. Very Heavy.
Sorry I know I'm mean, not letting Leo and Dusty have their seduction practise, but good things come to those who wait...maybe...
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Any translations are done using Google translate app or Wikipedia. I apologise in advance if the translations are a bit weak or wrong.
"Sanshin no kata" is the thirteen basic ninjutsu technique kata.
"Ukemi" is ninjutsu breakfall techniques.
"Kihon Happo" is ninjutsu blocking techniques
"Shiken Gata" is 'real hits' sparring. The goal is to accustom the student to absorbing real hits from opponents.
"Randori" is a freestyle ninja sparring game where one person is in the middle and the others take turns attacking them. At a higher level, every person attacks simultaneously.
"Intonjutsu"is the ninja school of Escape and Concealment.
"Onshinjutsu"is the ninja skill of Invisibility.
"Choho"is the ninja school of Intelligence and Espionage Skills. The girls will need to master this if they want to survive spying on the Foot Clan.
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