A/N I know I say this over and over again but I have to express my gratitude. So thank you all so much for the reviews and alerts. I really appreciate them. Here's ch 25 for ya and see ch 1 for disclaimer. Enjoy.
Ch 25 The Final Showdown Begins
The group raced through the streets of New York at full speed, all of them eager to get this done. They reached Shredder's lair in record time and they got out of the Shell Raiser, making sure they stayed as quite as they could. "Now remember the plan," Leonardo whispered. "We go in pairs. Everyone remember what they're supposed to do?" Everyone nodded and with that the group dispersed. Donatello and Dr. Rockwell were paired together and the two geniuses headed towards the roof to take out any cameras and/or guards that were up there. Karai and April were paired together and the two girls headed around to the back of the building to take out anyone that may be patrolling the area. Michelangelo and Slash were paired together and the duo went to the left side of the building to make sure there were no surprises there. Raphael and Leatherhead were paired together and they went to the right side of the building to do the same as Michelangelo and Slash. Leonardo and Mondo were paired together and they went in the building together to take out any Foot Bots they may find. This left Casey with Splinter and the duo also went inside to help Leonardo and Mondo just in case they ran into Shredder. After a few minutes Donatello and Dr. Rockwell joined the group inside and they split up. Leonardo and Mondo went to the left while Splinter and Casey went to the right and Donatello and Dr. Rockwell went straight. After looking around and seeing no one the group was surprised when they all ended up in the exact same room. Just then the rest of their group joined them. "We searched the entire west side of the building," Slash reported. "Nothin'."
"Yeah same with us," Raphael said. "Nothin' on the east side either."
"Very strange that no one is around," Leatherhead remarked.
"Yeah we found that odd too," April agreed with a nod. "Its like this place is abandoned or something."
"Well they definitely had a security system in place," Donatello informed the group. "But there were only a few Foot Bots guarding it."
"Yeah no sign of Shredder or his henchmen," Leonardo said.
"Well maybe they left," Casey suggested. "I mean they know that we know where their hideout is. Maybe they moved."
"Then why still have the security system and the Foot Bots here?" Karai asked. "No Shredder's here. I can feel it."
"I sense the same thing Miwa," Splinter said as he sniffed the air. "My ancient enemy is indeed close."
"Yeah but where.." Michelangelo began. But he was stopped by a loud boom echoing through the air. Everyone tensed and help their weapons tight, prepared for an attack. But instead they head evil laughter go through the room. They recognized Bebop's laughter instantly.
"Where the Hell is that comin' from?" Slash wondered as he looked around the room along with the rest of the group.
"I don't.." Leonardo began. But then suddenly two tubes shot down from the ceiling, trapping Karai and April.
"Hey!" Karai shouted, pounding on the tube. "Let us out of here!"
"Karai!" Leonardo shouted. "April! Hang on I'm coming!" But before Leonardo could take a step suddenly the floor opened up under him causing him and Mondo to fall through the floor.
"Leo!" Raphael shouted.
"Mondo!" Michelangelo shouted at the same time. But the floor quickly shut before anyone could act. Just then the group heard a sucking sound and Karai and April cried out. The group turned and saw that the two girls were gone.
"What the Hell is happenin' here?!" Slash demanded. But he didn't get a chance to hear a response before metal claws swooped out of the walls grabbing him and Michelangelo and taking them behind the walls and away from the group.
"This is some weird shit," Raphael muttered. But once again no one had a chance to respond because those same metal claws came from the other wall grabbing Raphael and Leatherhead and taking them away as well. The floor on the other side also opened up and Splinter and Casey fell through. This just left Donatello and Dr. Rockwell in the room. Both mutants were tensed expecting to be whisked away as well. But that didn't happen. Instead the heard a door open. Getting into a fighting stance the monkey and turtle prepared for a fight. Just then Baxter Stockman waled into the room with a vial in his hand.
"Ah perfect," the mad scientist said with an evil smile. "Just the two I was hoping to see. The two geniuses. Perfect. You'll do nicely."
"What on Earth are you babbling about?" Dr. Rockwell demanded.
"Never mind about that!" Stockman shouted. "Just know that this vial contains something that will make you both mindless slaves!"
"Oh really?" Donatello said, glaring at Stockman. "Well you're the one that's mindless Stockman!" With that Donatello threw his bo at the vial in Stockman's hand, causing it to shatter.
"No!" Stockman cried as the liquid oozed down his hand. "My serum! You'll pay for that! You'll.." Just then Stockman's eyes rolled back in his head and he passed out cold. Donatello and Dr. Rockwell exchanged looks and quickly tied the scientist up.
"He always was foolish," Donatello remarked as he tied the final knot.
"Yes I must agree," Dr. Rockwell said. "Telling us his plan before actually doing it. Shameful."
"C'mon lets find the others," Donatello said. With that the monkey and turtle went to find the rest of their group.
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Meanwhile Karai and April landed hard on the floor of a much smaller room. Getting to their feet the two females quickly grabbed their weapons, ready for anything. Just then they heard a door open. Within seconds Bebop appeared, an evil smirk on his face. "You two are mine," the warthog said, cracking his knuckles.
"Like picking on girls do you Bebop?" April growled. "Pathetic."
"I'll show you pathetic bitch!" Bebop shouted, pressing a button on his suit causing it to light up and he launched himself in the air. Bebop fired at the girls. But they were prepared and dodged the blast. April threw her fan at Bebop, landing a direct hit to his head, knocking his sunglasses off. "You bitch!" he shouted as he snatched his sunglasses off the ground and put them back on. "You'll pay.." he began. But he didn't get a chance to finish the though because Karai came swooping in and kicked Bebop as hard as she could, knocking his to the ground. April delivered another hard hit to the warthog, stunning him. Karai then lifted her sword and sliced through Bebop's suit, destroying it. Karai then hit Bebop hard, knocking him out.
"Well that's on problem taken care of," Karai declared as she and April tied Bebop tightly.
"C'mon lets find the others," April said. With that the two ladies went to find the rest of their group.
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Meanwhile Leonardo and Mondo found themselves in a small, all white room. The gecko and turtle got to their feet and grabbed their weapons. But they weren't alone for long. Soon they heard the ceiling above them open. Looking up both mutants saw Tiger Claw come sailing down. The tiger wasted no time and kicked Leonardo and Mondo hard, sending them both to the ground. Tiger Claw quickly got out his chain and wrapped it around the pair and pulled them tight. "No time to waste on talking," he growled. "I'm going to make fast work of this and finish you both quickly."
"Oh I don't think so dude," Mondo growled, glaring at Tiger Claw. Suddenly Mondo was free from the chain and promptly hit Tiger Claw with his skateboard. Tiger Claw was caught off guard and fell to the ground. Leonardo shook the chain off of him and grabbed his katanas.
"How did you.." Leonardo asked, shocked that Mondo was able to get loose.
"I'm a gecko remember?" Mondo said with a grin as he dodged Tiger Claw's hit. "Geckos have naturally slippery skin." Mondo jumped to avoid Tiger Claw's next hit. But unfortunately he landed on his bad ankle. A crack was heard and a lighting bolt of pain to hit him and he fell to the ground.
"Mondo!" Leonardo cried out, his blue eyes wide. Tiger Claw used this to his advantage and hit Leonardo hard, sending him crashing to the ground. Tiger Claw then picked up Leonardo and threw him hard into the wall. Tiger Claw moved in to hit Leonardo once again. But Mondo had recovered and he tackled Tiger Claw to the ground. But Tiger Claw quickly threw Mondo off of him and got to his feet. But Leonardo had recovered and delivered a hard hit to Tiger Claw's head, disorienting him. Mondo used this to his advantage and hit Tiger Claw hard with his skateboard, knocking him out. After catching their breaths the pair used Tiger Claw's chain to chain him tightly to the wall.
"You good Mondo?" Leonardo asked, looking at his gecko friend.
"Yeah I'm good Leo," Mondo said trying not to wince as a stab of pain went through his ankle. "Lets go find the others." With that the turtle and gecko went to find the rest of their group.
A/N well folks there you have ch 25 done. I hope you all enjoyed it and as always please review.