Chapter 25:
Brian Madison sat at the back of the café in a darkened booth. Before he had become involved working within his specialist field he used to work for the military on a number of undercover missions and as a result he was used to keeping a low profile and just blending in; not being noticed.
He checked his watch, ten past – Stephen should be here soon. They were going to discuss where to go from here. He had linked in with his superiors and the military were on stand by – prepared and ready for the invasion which was surely just around the corner.
Stephen was one of the few people he could trust with knowledge of his daughter's true identity. Brian had known him for many years and he knew he was a solid reliable type of man.
He indicated to the waitress.
"More coffee?" she asked. He nodded.
Stephen Baker entered and took a seat opposite him.
"How are you my friend?" He smiled and patted him on the shoulder.
"I'm good thank you"
The waitress bought over a fresh pot of coffee and an extra cup "Let me know if you want anything else" She turned and walked away.
"Anymore news on the Kraang?" began Brian, pouring himself a coffee.
"No, not as yet – all has been quiet – a little too quiet if you ask me. We have two of our satellites trained on the key entrance points but if they use another method like an internal portal we won't know anything until they are here"
Brian shook his head "This is worrying but all we can do is wait"
Baker sipped his coffee "There is something we could try" he paused briefly "I hate to suggest it Brian and I know she's your daughter but she could be our only way to defeat these things"
Dr Madison shook his head again "I can't, I'm sorry but I don't want to put her at risk"
"I know you don't and I am not asking you too, we will talk to her, prepare her. This is what she was made for"
"To destroy us – that's what she was made for!" Brian leaned back in the booth.
"Let's at least talk to her" There was silence between them.
Dr Madison leaned forward "Maybe" he muttered. As much as he disagreed with what was being proposed he felt certain that talking to her couldn't do any harm.
Shredder was not pleased with the fact that the turtles had got away again and this time they had taken the girl too. The Kraang were only interested in the girl but had agreed with Shredder that if those turtles did get in the way that they would be the first to be destroyed.
He sat back watching with great interest as they worked on something they called "The Portal".
"This is the portal that will be used to bring more Kraang to this place through the portal"
"Yes Kraang. Kraang is pleased that the portal is here in this place to bring more to this place"
Karai looked at her father "Can we really trust them?"
"We have no choice Karai" began Shredder "They will invade and I advise you to be on their side" he smiled to himself "they do not appear to be the smartest of species but it seems at present they have the upper hand. Though that may not last"
He rose from the chair and went over to the portal.
One android turned to him "What is the one called Shredder doing over here in this place?"
"The one called Shredder needs to return to that place" added another pointing a long metal finger over to the chair.
"This portal. What exactly is it for?" asked Shredder
"The portal is important to Kraang so that more Kraang can enter. Other portals are not as stable for Kraang"
"The one called Shredder does not need to know this information this information is only for Kraang" interrupted a third android.
This lack of power annoyed Shredder but at present there was nothing he could do. He would bide his time and wait. Patience should pay off.