(Sorry it took so long guys; school's been keeping me busy. I don't know when the next update will be after this, but I hope it's soon. Also, sorry that I've been so inaccurate with my saga so far dealing with Young Justice. I should've gone back and watched it before working on the series…that way I wouldn't have made all the plot mistakes I was dumb enough to make.)

Matthew Gemm: Drew will indeed hook up with some Marvel heroines…and other female characters as well. I appreciate the confidence, but I'm not sure about M rated stories. Not exactly sure about the Batman thing, I doubt he'd be concerned over Drew's relationships with the women he's met.

Chapter 35: Old Friends

(TMNT 2003-10 Dimension, Leatherhead's lair, a few days later)

Leatherhead and Donnie are checking the readings from the energy wavelengths, whilst building pieces to a machine that correspond with the readings.

"These findings are incredibly strange Donatello. We have not seen its like before. While we are making progress, this will take time." Leatherhead said, working on the wiring to a piece of the device.

"I know. But this isn't the only thing we have to worry about." Donnie sighed, writing down important discovered information on the energy signatures and their tested manipulations for further use.

"*Growls* Yes…the Foot are gaining strength…we cannot allow them to do as they once did. When the time comes, I will stand beside you my friend. We shall take them down." Leatherhead snarled, teeth bared.

"Thanks Leatherhead, glad you're with us. Though we still don't know who is in charge." Donnie replied.

"Whoever they are…it isn't good…" Leatherhead sighed.

"Right…" Donnie agreed.

Suddenly there was a flash of white and purple light. Both Donnie and Leatherhead covered their eyes until the light disappeared. Both looked in the direction of the light, their eyes widening in surprise.

"Donatello, Leatherhead…it's been a long time." A familiar voice said.

Donatello and Leatherhead smiled at the sight: The Utroms had returned. They are in their exoskeletons. There several of them are in the room.

"It really has been Mortu, good to see you all again." Donnie replied, a warm smile on his face.

"Everyone…it is so good to see you all again." Leatherhead said, tears dripping down his face.

"It wonderful to see you as well, our son. You have made quite a good home here…and have done many noble deeds for your friends and the people of this world. We are proud of you." Mortu said, putting a hand on the croc mutant's shoulder.

"Thank you." Leatherhead said, smiling.

Mortu then turned to Donatello.

"Why have you called us, not that we're unhappy to see you again." Mortu asked.

"Follow us." Donnie answered.

(Turtles' lair, several minutes later)

Drew blocked the strike from Leo's left sword with his right claws. The ninja quickly then retaliated with a slash from his left claws, but Leo ducked under the attack. Drew snarled as he jabbed with his right claws, but Leo quickly blocked them with his left sword.

"Good, watch your form." Master Splinter advised, watching over the training session.

Raph is punching his punching bag and Mikey is playing one of his video games with Klunk sleeping in his lap on the one of the couches.

"Hey guys! Some old friends have come for a visit!" Donnie said as he and Leatherhead entered the lair.

They all turned to see the Utroms enter the lair.

"Heh hey! Well look what the cat dragged in! Heh ha!" Raph laughed as he jogged over to the group.

The turtles and Master Splinter approached their old friends.

"Leonardo, Raphael, Michaelangelo, it's good to see you again." Mortu said.

"Mortu-san, it is an honor to have you and your race in our home." Master Splinter said, bowing.

"The honor is ours Master Splinter." Mortu said, bowing with the other Utroms.

They then stood up.

"So what is it that you called us for?" Mortu asked.

"A new friend of ours…has…umm…well…we'll let him explain." Donnie said, moving aside and moved his hand to present Drew.

Drew approached the aliens.

"Good to meet you Drew." Mortu said, extending one of his 'hands'.

Drew shook it, then their hands were at their sides.

"So…what is the problem Drew?" Mortu asked.

Drew sighed then began to explain the predicament he's in, and also the revelation of the Foot's return. By the time he was done, they were all sitting in the chairs and couches.

"I see…so it seems that your dimensional travel…from your multiverse…to ours." Mortu said, rubbing his 'chin'.

"When Batman and Atom were experimenting with their modifications of the teleportation technology from Apokolips." Drew said.

"This…Apokolips…what do you know of it?" Mortu asked.

"Only it apparently is a hellish place and the home of a race of beings called: New Gods. Their technology is incredibly advanced…more so than any technology on the Earth I'm from has." Drew answered.

The Utroms began conversing with one another.

'I hope they can do something. But first we need to take down the hostiles here.' Drew grunted in his mind.

"We will help you." Mortu said.

"Really?" Drew gasped.

"Of course, you've helped our friends and family here. Besides, it would be intriguing to experiment with such technology. And to help you to return to protect your world and those you care for." Mortu said.

"Thank you…I…I can't thank you enough." Drew said.

"Of course. Now, Donatello says you could shapeshift. Your garb can remain if it is natural in origin…but with these new installments…perhaps we could help you also with them to make them more natural in nature…for once you return, it will make your metamorphosing occurs without trouble." Mortu said.

"That would help." Drew said, a smile on his face.

The group chuckled.

(Foot headquarters, several minutes later)

Oroku Saki sat where he once did years ago in his stronghold, the fortress he had designed and built for his base of operations. He is in traditional Japanese robes, and in deep psychic meditation. There was then a knocking at the great doors. Saki opened his eyes.

"Enter." Oroku Saki commanded.

The doors opened and Baxter Stockman walked in.

"Doctor Stockman, what is it?" Saki grunted.

"Master, there has been a strange occurrence in the city. Some familiar energy signature that I haven't seen in quite a few years. I believe it might interest you." Baxter Stockman explained, pushing some buttons on a device on his right 'wrist'.

Then a holographic screen appeared above him, then motioned his left hand across the screen towards Oroku Saki. The villain closed his eyes as he studied the energy signatures and the data Stockman had encoded about it. Saki grinned.

"Ahh, my old friends have returned." Oroku Saki chuckled, a wide sinister grin spreading across his face.

To be continued…