There was alot of KellyEliz and Brandacelynn collaboration on this one

Tally Ho ;) Surprises might await for chapter 50 . . .

HAPPY Fiftieth Chapter readers*.

As an anniversary chapter I thought I'd give a hint . . . at the end.

(Scandalous)

He pulled up, feeling his core burn with a familiar crunch upwards. His Legs folded over a pipe on the ceiling, rolling himself shell and all upwards for another set. . . 'Upside down crunches'. 'Rgghhh'. Pulled another.

'31 . . . 32 . . .(Breath) 33 . . ."

Sweat rolled off in a droplet onto the floor, he only took a break to wipe it off with the back of his bandana tail. Michelangelo grunted pulling up for another one. Followed with one across the room from Raph who was doing pull up's with one arm, hand gripped from the top of the structured pipe. The other hand behind his back, legs straight but trying not to touch the ground, pulling up again looking down with each breath eyes closed.

One fisted Push ups, Leonardo was on the floor, calmed breathing knuckles dusty from the unswept floor, pushing himself up a little harder on each 10th up to switch fists.

Master Splinter had Don doing bench pressing. After two minutes he would have them switch, until each one did each excersize three times, three reps.

'Today wasn't a lets practice the split kick day, today was a 'sensei wants to work us till we puke day'.

Michelangelo shook his head, trying to get rid of the sweat on his brow, going up for one more crunch.

"Suitchi" Master Splinter commanded. 'switch'.

Michelangelo lowered himself extending his arms down, hanging there for a sec to catch his breath.

"Ya got it Mike?" Raph asked half whispering out of exhaustion, wonderin' if his brother could get down on his own or if he was too shaky.

"Yeah . . .I got it" Michelangelo did a lowering handstand following down with a soft thud on his feet.

"One more set" Leonardo nodded trying to be encouraging.

"Yeah" Mikey nodded wiping the sweat off his forehead. Ready to jump up at Sensei's command to do the pull up's that Raph was doing.

Mikey tried to play a song in his head, sometimes that made it easier to deal with, he could count two minutes if he thought of something by MXPX or Simple Plan.

Master Splinter nodded. Sarge blew the whistle and the boot camp treatment started again.

Michelangelo closed his eyes again, 'two minutes . . . Asleep at the wheels 40 miles left to go, Rollin' in on fumes to rock the show'

Pull up, arm burn . . . Yeah definitely working sensei.

Lower part way, dont touch the ground . . .You touch the ground bro and your melon meets the bamboo cane.

"I am pleased with your efforts my sons"

'We don't need fortune and we dont' need fame . . .we dont need bright lights to spell our name' . . . Michelangelo grit his teeth to stop himself from whispering the song outloud.

'All we ever wanted was to play, play it loud'

He didn't have to imagine a song anymore, one was playing outside the practice room down the hall. He watched through the partially opened door, pulling himself up again. Brandace walked past, p.j's an all . . . Kelly followed, except she peeked in.

Michelangelo looked down not making eye contact, instead he pulled himself up faster as much as his arm could take, a little harder.

When he opened his eyes and slowed up before his hand holding himself up, could cramp. He heard Brandace say somethin' and then Kelly laughed and nodded before waving at him and walkin' away.

"Mghm" Pulled one more.

"P90X is nothin' compared to that" He heard Brandace and Kelly talk when they walked past their training room.

"Right?" Kelly laughed.

Master Splinter walked away so they could do the last few seconds. Raph lifted the bench press bar bell off sitting up. Leo took a quick arm stretch. Don patting himself off with a towell. Michelangelo finally let himself drop, not remembering which line of the song in his head he was on . . .

Rotating shoulders and heavy breath, Kelly was sitting on the couch.

'Uh oh' He chuckled 'It's a homework circle'. All three females were parked around the t.v area. Books layed out, notebooks and a blue art box full of pens and highlighters.

A laptop was playing music, Brandace moving slightly to it mouthing the words. Kelly sang a line before breaking out into a laugh with her girlfriends.

Sometimes it was like they had their own girl bubble or somethin' . . .Like an impentrable fortress of girlitude'

Michelangelo stuck his entire head under the faucet in the kitchen running cold water over his head since Don got dibs on the bathroom first.

"You definitely put the sweat in sweatshop" Brandace joked when Raph walked behind them. He gave a half smirk crashing on the couch behind them. 'Dude totally loves the attention' Michelangelo rolled his eyes.

"At least these aren't due until . . .what? the week of holiday break?" Bethany asked taking Brandaces laptop off the coffee table.

"Research papers are, not sure about anything else" Brandace said completely absorbed in her writing.

"What's this?" Bethany took one of Kelly's sketches, despite the reddish brunette reaching for it back.

"I'm drawing you three in your natural habitat" Kelly said quietly when Beth scanned it over seeing herself with a book infront of her face in the sketch, hair twirled on one finger at the kitchen table, steaming cup of tea next to her.

"You're detail . . .It's nice" Bethany complimented looking at the image of her. Kelly beamed. "Thanks It took like an entire day to do and that was just the sketch, I had to do the shading and stuff to-".

"Three meat with Mozzo?" Mikey asked Raph from the nearby phone, his brother nodded

"Uhm Hello?" Bethany asked, her phone buzzed, everyone stopped except Raph who was flipping channels to find something good on.

"Yes she is here" Bethany's expression flattened handing the phone over to Kelly.

"Since when don't you answer your phone?" Brandace asked with a laugh.

"Since my list dropped to just you guys and Mikey sometimes during school" Kelly mumbled the last part, holding the phone up to her ear gently.

"Hellloooo?" Kelly asked answering.

Michelangelo plopped on the couch shoving inbetween Don and Raph with a bowl of popcorn.

"Are you serious!?" Kelly held the phone with her mouth open wide in shock.

"NO way!" Kelly smiled.

All three brothers on the couch either watched or glanced at Kelly.

"Wait hold- Haha Okay one sec!" Kelly held the phone up slightly.

"HEY! Gimme your laptop!" Kelly litterally fell to her side grabbing for Brandace's laptop from Bethany who handed it over with an eye roll.

"Oh wow . . .Yeah I got it!"

"AAAHHH! YOU GUYS I GOT IT!"

"I think I'm deaf" Donatello pointed to the left side of his head after Kelly screamed looking at Michelangelo.

"Got?" Brandace asked waiting to hear all of it.

"Maddie just got a call back audition for one of the daughters of King triton, and I GOT ONE TOO!" Kelly did a happy dance sitting on the floor before Brandace hugged her. "The instructor sent out a mass email of the list for everyone he wants called back for parts!"

"Congratulations!"

"Way to go babe! Want help studying your lines! I've been workin' on that prince eric thing" Mikey gave a nod.

"YES!" She hugged Mikey out of excitement. "- and were gonna have that sleepover at Maddies soon, she wants to celebrate"

"Is that this weekend?" Bethany asked not believing she forgot.

"Sleepover?" Leonardo asked looking over from the lazy boy chair, he was reading something.

"Uh yeah, Maddie invited us like weeks ago we just never got to . . ." Kelly said suddenly realizing they might not be able to with their 'situation'.

"Were going to Yuzario's! My mom's old college roomate's husband is the owner so we can get in VIP and then were hitting the club just down the street since Brandace is considered an adult she can get us in"

"Wait Brandace can what?" Brandace looked up completely spacing out after Kelly put Maddie on loudspeaker.

"Uhm question . . .Why are you celebrating if neither of you have actually gotten the part yet?" Bethany asked.

"Bethany babe, you gotta live a little" Michelangelo tossed a piece of popcorn at her affectionately.

"Clubs, and going out . . .Are you sure that's stuff we really should be doing?" Bethany asked turning around to Look at Leonardo whom she assumed would have given some sort of reason not to go, safety being one of them.

"To summarize to what my brother has said . . .you three are young human females who . . .unlike some . . .get to partake in what most women in your early to pre-20's get to interact in. . ."

All three of Donatello's brothers looked at him all at once. Leo especially.

"Exploring your feminine whiles by interacting with other females your age, engaging in frivolous activity and doing what comes naturally while dressed up for a night on the town . . ."

There was a quiet pause.

"The practice of attracting prospective mates, while also practicing restraint in drinking responsibly . . .Should there be any" Donatello added before closing his New York Journal and getting up. His brother looked over at him, Leo . . . If looks could kill.

Donatello shrugged, after years of watching cable nothing was a stranger to them, so he didn't understand if the idea of four young women going out on the town seemed out of perspective, safety was an issue but so long as they knew where they were going to be and that their friend Madeline Hasher knew the owner to the resteraunt, followed by a night inside the Hasher residence, he didn't see too much of a problem . . .So long as they kept their cells handy and he could hack into the security system of the club they were going into, assuming it would have cameras, and most did have a surveilance system.

Infact . . . He needed to get back to checking the surveilance anyway. Cams from across the city were one of their best leads to finding any sort of purple dragon, foot clan activity. They may be ninja and gang material, but not everyone could escape New York Sky and City cams, even in the subways. Just a quick glance.

Raph's regular schedule of watching the news turned into scanning the news for reports of any gang activity. Leo keeps an eye out on his early morning runs, Mikey on the other hand was given another task to do his part.

'Don can always keep up with surveilance, but it might be more comfortable for them if you can keep up with school activities'

'Y'mean your actually telling me to spend MORE time with Kelly?'

'All three but . . .yes'.

'Dude I will be the best dudette escort you've ever assigned'

'I'm sure you will Mikey'

'Lucky turtle' Donatello clicked a key going through surveilance from fifth avenue to the bridge sky cam. 'Then again I don't mind the computer surveilance'. Donatello smiled softly in formality. Not too shortly after reconvening on group plans, Master Splinter informed Leonardo he would be giving the three young women some self defense lessons, and that he and his brothers were to help out on occasion to make them feel more comfortable. If they wanted to keep everyone safe, not to mention looking out for each of his brothers it would help out if everyone in the household were able to take care of themselves in emergency situations.

'Nothing out of the ordinary tonight, but maybe that's what their looking for, something that's occuring at that moment not standing out. Like that evening with Karai at the hotel, speaking with Bishop . . .'.

'What his interest is in the foot clan's attempt to re-thrive they werent sure, but it couldn't be good for any of them. Bishop only saw them once, he could be interested in their re-emergence. He was after all a scientist, their genetic mutation was accidental, cannot be re-created and processed in such a way that would intrigue any mind that knew of them'.

'The purple dragons are our only lead at this point, we poke the bear long enough he'll have to emerge. Maybe playing it in the shadows wont work to find out what we need, but re-tracing our steps would be the safer course'.

Donatello turned his computer chair around with a sigh, His family enjoying the usual company. Master Splinter even recited an old Japanese proverb about how the best offense was a built up defense, except in old japense war terms.

Mikey said something funny in return making everyone else laugh, his father shook his head.

"We'll go hunting tomorrow, get some sleep Don" Leo patted him on the shoulder.

"Right, I'm not seeing any out of the ordinary activity . . .Sleep sounds most reccomendable". Donatello let himself up with a stretch.

(For the Family)

It was early, but so was their schedule for today. One girl after another was taking up the shower, coming back from his run Leonardo wiped himself off of the crisp morning chill from the New York November air. Trees were losing their leaves, and the central park grass was frosted. He kept it quick just in time to see the sun rise above on a building over fifth, before descending below to the dark where the sun hadn't had time to illuminate the ground. Before he knew it he was back home, Master Splinter sitting at the kitchen table with tea and Oatmeal.

"Good morning my Son"

"Goodmorning Sensei" Leonardo listened. The home was calm, quiet.

"I understand you and your brothers will be leaving after sunset" His father already knew their plans.

"Yes Sensei, with your blessing of course" Leonardo answered watching his fathers expression under the fur and whiskers for any opposition or acceptance.

"You are a team, So long as you remain unseen, you all have my utmost faith in each of you" Master Splinter answered.

"Thank you, father"

Leonardo felt a swell of pride in his chest. Just when Bethany Fishers had walked out of the bathroom, wet hair, Night clothes and all.

"You're up early this morning" Leonardo commented lightly, her form outlined under the shirt.

"Mhm" She answered patting her hair with a pink towell, Master Splinter greeted her with a nod and smile. She responded.

They have adjusted so well it almost seems un real at times how at ease she is around sensei and my brothers. Four turtles and a rat have become her norm

He thought offering her tea, she shook her head with a light smile before walking away quickly.

"She is getting ready"

"I thought school didn't start until monday" Leonardo thought.

"I am giving them training today since they are going to be out this evening" Master Splinter stood up.

"Training? . . . Right" He remembered. "Would you like assistance sensei?"

"I would appreciate you and your brothers giving demonstration, but I do not wish to intimidate them, you and your brothers have much more experience. Although you have much to offer them, sometimes you cannot build the butterfly's cocoon for her".

"I understand" Leonardo smiled taking a sip of his steaming tea.

"That- . . .and your Brothers might become a distraction for them" Master Splinters tone flattened.

"Of course Sensei"

(Demonstration)

(Scandalous: Mis Teeq)

Michelangelo opened the door to the subcar, her lights werent on so he assumed she wasn't up yet. "Hey babe guess your joining us for-"

"Where?-" Her bed was empty, but she like never got up this early, like 7 in the morning . . .AND it's not a school day.

"Morning"

He turned feeling a tap on his arm, there she was in sweatpants and a hoodie. "Somebody's ready for training"

"I guess" She smiled really cute, shy like she was a little nervous.

"You nervous?" He asked.

"A little . . . I mean I've watched my dad do Jiujitsu but-"

Mikey remembered her telling him about her Dad, she probably already picked up alot of the basics.

"Don't be nervous, Sensei wont make you guys do anything too serious, he's gonna let you watch and learn from yours truly" Michelangelo side hugged her, she seemed to look a little less scared.

"Do you have a hair tie?". A white hooded and black boy shorted Bethany held her hair up, bad hair day . . .and infront of everyone no less.

"Yeah" Brandace took one off her wrist, she always had at least one or two. Bethany watched her friend walk to the kitchen. She doesnt even try in the morning' . . .damn it. Bethany rolled her eyes, her nerves suddenly built up after looking away from the mirror to Master Splinter who had his sons sitting in a semi circle to his left side. She didn't look at any of them if she could help it, just sat down on the pillow, Kelly was already there, she looked completely comfortable, guess it was just her who was really nervous.

Bethany looked up for a second, Leonardo looked serious like normal. His large shoulder and shell frame upright ready for Master Splinter to give direction. Sometimes I envy that confidance. . . And sometimes I admire it. She thought catching his glance before turning to kelly to avoid it.

"Morning" Brandace walked past a pre-working out Raphael on a punching bag. He held the bag with his right hand, shelled form turning to look down at her. She took a sip from her water bottle walking past him.

"Pay attention, ya might learn somethin'" He nudged her before she went to go sit down with her friends. She pulled a wry smile watching him and all his tough guy sway, walk himself over to his brothers.

"Hai, Warm up" Master Splinter nodded while his four sons stood up doing some sort of . .

"Is that tai chi or something?" Brandace asked in a low whisper to Kelly.

"Their called Katas I think" She answered with a shrug.

After a few minutes of that.

So so So

Scandalous

"You will not be attempting these today, but my sons will demonstrate- Hai" Master Splinter nodded towards Leonardo. He stood up off his knees, his brothers stayed on the floor. Bethany watched the large blue masked turtle bow to his father. Master Splinter went to hit him with his cane, Leonardo's forearm came up to block, he made it look easy.

You know you wanna sing

with us baby

Master Splinter turned the other way almost like a feint before reaching up to hit Leonardo to the side of the face with it. Bethany watched totally tranced, Leonardo's left hand came up grabbing the cane at the last second.

That's why you know

you should be scared of us

baby

Master Splinter stepped back before jumping up to kick him, Bethany watched Leo bend back to dodge, and then in the same fluid motion grab Master Splinter's cane and toss him over his shell behind him.

You know you wanna sing

with us baby

He landed perfectly, Leonardo turned around to face him again smoothly against the floor. 'He makes it look so graceful'. I bet I can't even WALK that' kind of graceful. She fixed her hair watching with insecurity showing on her sleeve.

That's why you know

you should be scared of us

baby

"Explain my son" Master Splinter waited for Leonardo to speak after the first demonstration.

"The Idea is to be like water, fluid. Defense is like being a river, you don't have to fight a stone if you can diverge or flow around it" Leonardo answered perfectly. Bethany rolled her sleeves down, she even got goosebumps from that.

Mikey watched Kelly pat her friends arm, looks like Beth's a little nervous. Wasn't long after that before Master Splinter called on him . . .'Show time'.

No stop

Looks to kill

Straight talk, sex appeal

Michelangelo stood infront of Leo, no weapons. He smirked throwing a few kicks at his brother who did the dodges and leans, moving out of the way and around him.

"Point proven?" Mikey asked Master Splinter who gave a nod. Kelly smiled at him, he winked. Hoping that would make them feel less nervous. Bethany nudged her friend, hoping she was taking this seriously, if she was the only nervous one taking this seriously that'd make her even more nervous.

One touch gives me chills

and we aint even close yet

"Raphael"

Raphael stood up, prowess and all. Leonardo moved out of the way. Bethany could tell the sense of intimidation was definitely Raphs' thing.

Rough Neck, all around

Inkin' all over town

"Size-" Master Splinter looked directly at Brandace first before moving onto everyone else and focusing on his son in front of him.

"-May help you, but it wont always be your strong point. Just because another is bigger. . . Stronger than you does not mean you have already lost". Master Splinter nodded and Kelly felt Beth grip the pillow under her slightly in a clench.

Show me how you get down

cause we aint even close yet

Raph towered over Master Splinter almost double, and that wasn't including his broad front.

Beth glanced at Brandace who was watching with her knees up, arms propped up loosely, she was definitely paying attention.

"I noticed he looked at 'you' when he said that" Beth whispered so no one else heard. Out of the both of us Brandace was a little more athletic, was he commenting about her ego maybe? Sometimes she had one, like she could take on the world but she hasn't done that lately.

You got me Feignin

and you got me feelin' weak

Listen as I speak cause i'm

Careful as a creep

"Yeah . . . He did"

"Why?"

"I got kicked in the head by a guy who wasn't even that large, imagine what a bigger guy would've done to me" She whispered back looking at the ground, almost angry or saddened with herself, Brandace was rubbing her arms now. 'No ego there' Beth looked away.

"You couldn't help it" Beth said having heard the story before from Kelly, April and Leonardo.

"Sure".

You got me goin' crazy

and you know I can't sleep

No fortune

your moves

and you hypnotise me

Raph started throwing boxing punches, Master Splinter used his hands to push them out of the way the direction they were going, still not being hit. Raphael even threw a kick in there, Bethany thought that was a bit excessive but Master Splinter used his own foot to push down and throw it out of the way.

You got me tremblin

Like a little baby girl

"If Raph hadn't of been there, I might not be" Brandace finished, answering just above a whisper.

Donatello was called after.

"It takes twice as much energy to swing and miss, than it is to swing and hit" He answered, Master Splinter didn't even have to ask him to answer out loud for their sake. Donatello seemed at complete ease, like this was a brisk walk through the park.

"I remember my Dad saying that" kelly smiled shaking her head, this was bringing her back memories of home.

Your so special

Your like diamonds and pearls

Raph pushed off from the floor at Master Splinter who slid under Raph and using his cane to trip him.

You got me spinnin

and you got me in a twirl

Raph didn't complain he just got up off the floor like he was just doing his job.

Your my number one

baby

and you come to rock my world

"Raphael" Master Splinter answered. All three young women on the floor watched the larger of the four stand at the ready. Brandace watched how he stood completely still, leaned forward only a little bit. He was waiting for it.

Your dangerous

Just get it up

The way you move

so Scandalous

"Size aint everythin" Raph said loudly so they could hear, Donatello ran at Raph on Master Splinters cue. Brandace watched wondering if he was going to go around him or something.

It's all about the two of us

a one night stand just aint enough

I need some stimulation baby

Raphael looked at his brother before feining a dodge and putting his shoulder into his brother with a loud grunt causing Donatello to fall back on his shell, roll and re-plant himself on a one knee position.

A little conversation baby

You got me spinnin' out like crazy

There goes my baby

"But it sure as shell helps" Raph finished what he said, standing up and straight in one motion, rolling his shoulders.

Scandalous

So scandalous

Scandalous

So so so Scandalous

Michelangelo was watching his bro's and for reaction. Kelly looked like she was actually enjoying this, not that he couldn't blame her, sometimes he even impressed himself during training.

"Michelangelo, Raphael" Master Splinter stood off to the side.

Hot stuff, head to toe

Where you go

No one knows

Raph was the attacker and in what looked like an instant, Michelangelo dissappeared. Putting his hands behind his back, missing hits until Raph was turned a little too much to the right after a swing, Mikey smirked- Throwing himself up for a kick throwing his body into a spin.

You smile

Playin' the dough

and we aint even close yet

Raphael grabbed Mikey's ankle throwing off to the side, Mikey used the throw to send his other leg forward in a kick to the side of his brothers lower head and neck.

Solid as a rock

How many ways can ya hit

the spot

Master Splinter had Don take Raphs place, this time showing defense with his staff, when Mikey's kick landed where Raphs head was, Dons' staff didn't move during the switch, throwing Mikey off.

Don gave his staff a twirl.

Show me

whatcha got cause

we aint even close yet

"Even if the dudes got a weapon you can get around it" Mikey tilted his head to the side. Don stood stone faced at the ready before swinging his staff at Mikey so fast Kelly didn't have time to cover her face.

Michelangelo caught it, just before it hit his face.

Ya got me feinin' and you got me

feelin' weak

Listen as I speak

cause I'm careful as a creep

"Holy shit I thought that was gonna hit him" Kelly half whispered half laughed hiding her face on beth's arm.

You got me goin' crazy and you know I can't sleep

Mikey jumped over Dons staff, and ducked below it before grabbing the end and pulling it away. "Defense" Mikey pointed, Master Splinter nodded

No fortune

your moves

and you hypnotize me

"Donatello" Master Splinter gave a hand gesture, Donatello put his staff to the side.

You got me tremblin like a

little baby girl

your so special your like

diamonds and pearls

Mikey gave a waiter like bow to his brother who stood at the ready for his first move to counter. Donatello had his arms folded waiting.

You got me spinnin

and you got me in a twirl

your my number one baby

and you've come to rock my

world

"Ha-" Kelly watched Mikey reach out on purpose to throw what a normal persons punch would be like at Donny. This time she had her hands up to her eyes partially opened so she could see. 'That looks too easy, Don might actually hurt him'.

Your dangerous

just get it up

the way you move

so scandalous

Split second timing Donatello was reaching around an arms reach of Michelangelo and cranking his brothers arm around the back of his shell upwards. "Ow" Michelangelo winced, faking an okay smile to Kelly.

It's all about the two of

us

A one night stand just aint enough

"I think that's hurting him" Kelly whispered.

"Calculating open spots and using it against them" Donatello cranked his brothers arm up harder, Mikey gritted his teeth.

"Geeze Don it's just a demo"

I need some stimulation baby

A little conversation maybe

"It is" Kelly answered herself wincing back and pulling her knees up.

You got me spinnin out like crazy

there goes my baby

Mikey shoved Don off with a laugh, Donatello went back to his line with his brothers.

Scandalous

So Scandalous

Scandalous

So so so Scandalous

Leonardo stood, to walk out to the front. Raphael stood opposite, his brother cracked his knuckles and rolled his neck. He stood at the ready, they'd perform wall to wall ducks, blocks and give the other person a constant barrage of offense and defensive maneuvers.

A little conversation

Goes a long long way

Show a little patience

that you are here to stay

Bethany was watching him intently, sometime's she looked worried for him. He couldn't tell what she was thinking now, but he and Raph always seemed to be competative with eachother, even after all they had been through, mostly for good sport.

Show me that your game

"Watch carefully" Master Splinter sat down by the three young women on the floor.

"I hope no one gets hurt" Bethany whispered, catching Master Splinters ear unintentionally. The fatherly rat smiled "They both are a balance of the other in several ways, but similar in most. My sons give eachother a competative edge to always be ready for an opponent who might show a different style than their own. They challenge the other to work harder".

Your dangerous

Just get it up

Raphael and Leonardo circled eachother, stone faced and serious. Raphaels eyes narrowed for a second, Leonardo kept his expression the same.

The way you move

so Scandalous

They both rolled back at the same time before Leonardo sent his leg upward in that roll at his brother who spun him out of the way. Leonardo rolled to the wall behind him jumping backwards into another spin to trip up his brother who jumped over him, doing a sweep kick which Leonardo rolled up and out of the way before the fists started.

It's all about

the two of us

'He's so gracefull' Bethany admired, for a turtle with a huge shell on his back, muscle and a large form to bear with . . .She always thought he was super graceful, more than she could ever hope to be.

A one night stand just aint enough

'What I wouldn't give to feel that kind of graceful'.

I need some stimulation baby

a little conversation maybe

Raph rolled to the side using his forearm to block a hit and then throw one back repetatively. Everyone was watching, Beth bit her bottom lip and pulled on her sweatshirt sleeves. Just as Raph threw a surprise uppercut, Leo backed off . . . She could've sworn he looked at her.

You got me spinnin' out like

crazy

There goes my baby

Leonardo stood up straight, Raph did too . . . They faced eachother down from their sides

Your dangerous

Just get it up

Raph took off from his side, Leonardo braced himself. Just as Beth and the others were sure he would get bulldozed over, Raph slid to the side while Leonardo did a roll over his brothers shell.

The way you move

so Scandalous

weapons were drawn and it was Sai on Sword. Blocks and Shings of metal.

It's all about the two of

us

a one night stand just aint enough

"I never get tired of that" Brandace whispered to Kelly who nodded, Brandace liked watching when they would practice with eachother, the speed and the unpredictability that one would hurt the other, but each blocking and parrying flawlessly.

I need some stimulation baby

A little conversation maybe

"Oh -kay" Bethany almost put a hand over her eyes, a Sai was pointed directly at Leonardo's neck, a sword near Raphs in exchange. Sometimes it was hard to tell if they were just practicing or actually trying to defeat the other.

You got me spinnin out like crazy

there goes my baby

Raph lowered his Sai with a twirl and a flick back to his sides. Leonardo whirled his back behind in their sheathes.

"Save your energy" Leonardo whispered to his brother, Raph was breathing hard too, "We'll need it for later".

Raphael seemed to be passive on it, but Beth heard what he said. They were going out later?

They all were excused, and in the matter of an hour Beth had watched what felt like 10 minutes. She went back to her room hoping to recover her appearance for what was left of the day, and maybe talk to them, after she looked more presentable of course.

Donatello had just gotten off the phone with April after Training. Master Splinter excused them early, he didn't want to overwhelm the girls on their first day. Not to mention the escapade they had planned for this evening. From what it sounded like, they werent the only ones going topside tonight. April invited them to stay over for the weekend, Casey wanted to join them later. Not to mention it looked better if Madeline Hasher came over to the actual O'Neil residence instead of picking up her friends from a back alley.

Laughter came over from the work out area, everyone left except Brandace who stayed to help Master Splinter clean up, which from Donatello's view made Raph volunteer to stay and clean up.

"So what'd ya think"

Raph tried explaining with a half right shoulder shrug. Donatello started getting the tech tab ready, access to surveilance camera's and key codes for firewall access incase he had to get past any tonight.

"It ceases to impress me, then again you don't need someone impressed to validate yourself" She even threw a smile at him, holding out a dumbell weight to him. He smirked looking away. She held her arms looking a little cold in that tank top.

"Glad you liked it" He answered taking another weight from her so she wouldn't have to carry it. He lifted them up to the rack putting them away.

Donatello listened to his brother practice his social norms, he was definitely getting better. No longer making caveman noises or using a shrug or stare as a line of communication. His brother even seemed at ease with a female human. Of course they had all the practice in the world with April. Who he had to remember to call back by the way. They were dropping by tonight, and Mikey even made brownies for her and Casey. The old custom of bringing baked goods to ones place of visitation has not died in America, and definitely not down here.

(Charming)

"Jus' listen to Master Splinter, and no matter how weird or hard it sounds just try to be patient and don't walk off on it . . . Learned that the hard way" . Raphael watched her pick up towels puttin them in a laundry basket.

"Honestly I don't . . .Think I can do any of that" Brandace picked up a towel on the floor folding it slowly, looking down like she was dissapointed. He frowned wonderin' why she thought that. I mean first time he met her she had a broken arm and cut up a guy for it.

"How come?" He asked standing there, watchin her 'not' look at him, foldin' towels.

"I don't think you'd understand, it' . . .It doesnt matter".

"Ya scared?" He asked putting his arm up to rest on the wall while she folded laundry.

"Insecure . . .Would be the better word for it" Brandace ran her hand back through her gold brown hair, eyes lookin' downcasted.

"I don't see why, you stood up for yourself no problem that night we brought ya home". They never talked about it before, not really. She even looked up surprised he mentioned that night.

"You found me . . .Unconscious . . .That really says a lot" She was foldin' the towel a little angry, tossing it into the basket to start on another.

"I think your bein' to hard on yourself, Ya think I beat myself down when I get my shell whipped?" Raph asked taking the towell from her this time. She looked up at him before crossing her arms to stop herself from folding. He tossed the towell away. "You work harder" She answered him quietly. She'd seen him come home on a bad night, the next mornin he was doin' push ups and lifting weights.

"You're also a towering six foot something at what I would guess a couple hundred pounds or more and that eighty percent of you is muscle and ten percent of you is body armor". She was actually looking at him now, her eyes sly with that wry smile.

She flicked his plastron front, making him chuckle. She thought that just cause he was big and a turtle, and already had years of trainin' on his belt, that she wouldn't be any good. Thing was, she was comparin' herself to him. Not just to him but, any big guy, like that guy that beat her up that night.

Sighing he rubbed the back of his neck

He wanted to tell her somethin' but didn't know what, in her case, size was a definite factor. If she went up against a guy his size, she knew the odds didn't look good.

She rubbed her arm slightly looking at him, before she would look down, away and then at him again.

"Size aint everythin' . . ." He answered, motioning with his hand.

She gave him a look which made him laugh

"Yeah I know, I can say that cause i'm the turtle that towers over ya and can toss ya around like a rag doll".

It made him feel good to make her laugh, especially when she looked like she felt helpless. He put a hand on her shoulder-

"If it helps you aint just doin' it for you, your doin' it for Kelly and Beth, and your doin' it for me- the family" He quickly tried to save what he said. Coughing afterwards and letting go.

She was smirking at the fact he tripped up his words.

"I know we'd feel better knowin' you three were safer and could handle yourselves in an emergency. I might not get to be around all the time- Course if I am nobody no matter how big is gonna get to ya".

Now I sound like a freakin' romance novelist.

"I get it" She smiled softly nodding at him. He let go of the wall "Good" He put a hand behind his head, lookin' away.

"I should go . . .pack" She pointed before walking away.

"Pack?"

"Sleepover . . .Girls night? Kelly's call back audition is monday do were studying lines and celebrating" She reminded him from the other night.

"Right"

"Thanks" She patted his forearm with her hand smilin' softly.

"Y'er welcome" He answered, both makin' eye contact.

" You know the other ten percent, besides the obvious muscle power and green with Shell accessory is . . .Pretty damn charming when you wanna be" She smirked walking away.

He watched her saunter off towards the cement steps, Messing with her hair walkin' away.

"Awww Raphie got a compliment"

Raphael threatened Mikey with a stare,He was hangin' out by the doorway durin' the whole thing.

Damn eavesdropper

(Parting is such sweet sorrow)

The temperature dropped, but coats werent needed yet. The lights in Aprils apartment glowed warm from the outside, Leonardo waited in the back alley by April's dumpster. His brother's were still inside, at least that's what he thought until Mikey opened the window and gave a salute bidding everyone goodnight and a 'check ya later'. Jumping off of the fire escape. Raph hit the dumpster with a pound from the roof, taking a small barely heard jump down to the ground . Don used his staff as a pulvault off the escape in a flip to the ground landing on one knee, arms out.

"Finally" Raph grunted when they took off, he'd been wanting to get out for a week now. Leo knew because his brother would never stop reminding him. He ran before grabbing an upward clothes line throwing Mikey up in a throw to the roof, following behind him.

"Theres no surveilance in that building, I didn't catch any camera's while we were there" Donatello mentioned running past him before they leapt off to the next one.

"We'll deal with it as if there are, we can't take any chances of being seen". Leonardo said before leaping another.

"You really think they would leave stuff behind?" Mikey asked hopping up the next fire escape to the following roof.

"It doesnt hurt to check, they abandoned in a rush". Donatello reminded them. Raph ran next to him, always wanting to be the faster one, Leonardo smirked. The fall air breezed past city walls and sudden rushes of wind on the roof tops. The sun went down an hour ago, they had until dawn.

Bethany watched the last of the twilit sky fade out, pulling her white sweater up to her knuckles. He said they'd be out all night, and not to worry. They'd been ready and waiting for Madeline Hasher to show up for nearly 20 minutes now, she was driving her parents SUV and then they were headed out to dinner which made her feel even less excited.

Kelly and Brandace offered to pay for her just so she wouldn't feel left out. It still doesnt make me feel any less of a moocher who needs to find a decent part time job.

She pulled at her hair, Maybe I should dye it black, I wonder what he'd think of it on me.

"Beth, Maddies downstairs . . .Hellllloooo?" Brandace was standing infront of the couch with her black and gold Iowa gym bag at her side. She watched Beth stare out the window, probably wondering where the guys were and what they were doing out tonight. Leo didn't really say what they were doing, except that they'd be out all night for whatever it was. She leaned forward a little wondering if Beth would notice her staring at her waiting for a response.

"Kelly you look so cute" April complimented, all three were dressed a little nicer today, probably since they were going out with a friend. She'd never met this girl before but Don said he'd done a background check and she was cleared as far as he was concerned. "Thanks, I havent gone out out like . . . night out, in so long" The girl sighed to add emphasis before skittering into the living room.

"Ahhh she's here she's here, lets go lets go" Kelly bounced into the living room. Wearing her best for the night out, a floral dress with boots, tights, a tan scarf and a sweater. The dress twirled with enthusiasm along with her excitement. She halted watching Brandace wave her hand at Bethany slowly as if waiting for her to notice. Beth was leaned against the window sill watching outside.

Kelly smiled and walked over to Beth

"HEY! Are you ready for a totally epic girls night? Because I know someone with two thumbs up is!" Kelly said with enthusiasm pointing at herself with both of her thumbs. "This girl, RIGHT HERE" Kelly motioned to herself. Bethany looked up as if she just realized she had been totally spacing.

"Oh sorry, is she here?" Bethany asked checking her phone.

"Yes, lets go" Brandace laughed motioning for both her friends to get out the door.

"Have a good time, and stay safe" April asked holding her arms close, her bathrobe wrapped around her.
"We will, see you tomorrow" Bethany nodded attempting a smile.

"Goodnight, seeya bye!" Kelly took off out the door dancing to music she heard from outside where Maddie obviously had the bass system cranked.

"Leo said if anything happens, or if someone seems suspicious or pays any uncomfortable attention to you that would give cause for concern to call him or me immidiately, one of us will come get you" April nodded seriously and slowly. Brandace gave a quiet nod in return.

"Thankyou, we'll be safe, I promise" Brandace gave a last goodbye nod while April watched them leave, Brandace closed the door quietly following her friends out and hopping the back seat with Bethany, a sly kanine smile on her face.

"I havent gone out with friends in forever" Maddie said turning the music down. The blonde had her hair in a french braid, black ruffle skirt and heels. Bethany kept her insecurities to herself, she knew Madeline and Kelly wanted to go to a club or something but wasn't sure how to dress for it, it wasn't like she had an unlimited supply of city lights worthy apparel.

"That's ditto for the rest of us" Brandace answered flatly looking up into the rearview mirror and looking around, checking her phone again to be sure there wasn't a message from April or maybe even one of the guys'.

(Can't save me now)

(Fancy: Iggy Azalea)

"First things first" Kelly asked holding up her Cellphone to Maddie, Maddie smiled both girls laughing. Madeline plugged in a cord and before Beth could feel her own head pound Kelly's playlist was blaring through the windows.

"Windows down ladies" Maddie smiled, it'd been so long since she felt like a girl going out with a group of friends, she didn't care if she sounded cliche'. "Soho here we come".

Brandace laughed hearing Kelly sing along to the radio. It'd been forever since any of them really had girl time like this.

"First things first i'm the Real-ist" Kelly threw her voice out the window. Brandace laughed relaxing her arm on the window, the fall breeze throwing their hair back.

Drop this and let the whole world

feel it

let em' feel it

Maddie laughed watching Kelly throw her hand up out the window and dance in her seat. Looking back to watch for traffic before pulling up to an intersection, Bethany was staring out the window, not smiling. The blondes smile went away for a moment.

I could hold you down

Like I'm givin' lessons in physics

Right Right

"Yuzario's is amazing I promise and it's free sparkling cider with dinner" Maddie threw her voice back so the two in the back could here.

"Cider sounds great" Bethany finally spoke, making Maddie suddenly smile and Kelly dance again. "Hey Maddie" Brandace motioned from the back in the rearview mirror, motioning for her to turn the music up with a smirk and a nod, mouthing it. Maddie smiled turning the dial on the bass and the volume.

You should want a bad bitch

like this

Drop it low and pick it up just like this

Past the dark corners of the alleyways, Raph and Donatello were running along the side, all four brothers perched. Two standing, one squated and one on his knee, overlooking the building. The same building where Casey was dragged to, that night on Halloween. Casey's vigilante logo lit up in flames all over the city.

Cup of ace

Cup of Goose

Cup of Cris

High heels, somethin' worth a half ticket on my wrist

on my wrist

"Madeline Hasher party of four?" She addressed the hostess at the front, the girl in the white shirt and black pants smiled and escorted them to the table. "Wow, this place is packed" Brandace looked around smiling.

"Reservations are two months in advance unless you can pull strings" Maddie whispered doing a fist bump with Kelly.

"I feel under dressed" Bethany looked around, girls wearing skirts worthy of a broadway debut made her jean skirt and white tights feel out of place.

"You look fine" Brandace whispered, all four sitting down while the waitress brought out a bottle of Sparkling Apple Cider and wine glasses.

"Could we get samples of the house wine Geneatte?" Maddie asked.

"Certainly, be right back" The waitress winked. Brandace raised her eye brows surprised, Maddie smirked back innocently.

"This place is awesome" Kelly looked around, feeling like everything under the chandeliers was sparkling.

Takin' all the liquor straight

Never chase that

Rooftop like we bringin' 88 back

"Door" Donatello and Raph had taken the rooftop of the building to get in, the roof door escape was locked with a padlock. Not a problem. Raph slipped his sai inbetween the lock loop, the metal glinting slightly from a nearby light, he struck it down breaking the lock with a grunt.

"Were in" Donatello answered into his blue tooth.

"Right" Leonardo motioned to Mikey, standing behind him, both would use the east side windows, through the pillars and into the foyer.

"Camera signal?" Leonardo asked before using his sword to slip through the window locks.

"If there are any . . ." Donatello hit the electromagnetic signal on his tech tab, it would disfunction any signals within the building of a hundred yard radius, causing camera's to white noise and lose functional capabilities.

"-They're down now" He finished. Leonardo slipped the windows open, Raphael lifted the up the hatch.

Bring the hooks in, where the bass at

Champaigne spillin

you should taste that

I'm so Fancy

You already Know

Maddie declined her wine since she was driving, Brandace took a swish of it her eyes lighting up at the taste.

"Wow, reminds me of the vineyards back home" Bethany smiled, feeling like she just re-tasted California.

"Kelly?" Maddie asked smiling and watching her new friend.

"I'm not really the wine type" Kelly looked at the glass guiltily. Her family was big on the 'no alcohol' rule in her house back at home. She gave a half smile frown.

"Hey no complaints here" Maddie grinned raising her cider glass, all four smiled laughing and clinked their glasses together.

I'm in the Fast Lane

From L.A to Tokyo

I'm So fancy

Can't you taste this gold

Remember my name

Bout' to Blow

"Way to be stealthy Raph" Leonardo flat toned his own sarcasm, hearing something slam.

"Their Gone" He heard Raph growl out breaking a door in hearing it slam against the concrete walls.

"Obviously not his day" Michelangelo leaned down to look at some scattered papers on the floor.

"You know for high class ninja's they left a detailed mess behind" Donatello searched the room next door, a janitors closet and from what he could tell also a laundry room. Stacks of clean rags, towells and rolls of paper towells were kept in here.

Leonardo turned down the hall towards the wing, where he was sure he was standing in the presence of Oroku Saki, that night. His eyes narrowed standing in the spot he was sure he was, when the bandaged man tall and slim, almost sickly looking was staring at him, not even so much as a twinge of fear.

I said

"Baby I do this, I thought that you knew this"

Can't stand no haters and honest

the truth is

"Do we have room for Dessert ladies?" The waitress asked them smiling from her order tablet ready with a pen, uniformed like the hostess.

Brandace put a hand to her stomach with a 'I'm okay' hand gesture. Bethany actually laughed.

"Figures you don't smile all night but you'll laugh at me" Brandace joked making eveyone laugh. Maddie pointed out a cake on the menu

"Its tiramisu, my mom and I get it everytime we come here" Maddie smiled, every other time since I was five.

"I'll take that" Kelly slipped her hand across the table taking the dessert menu . . ." Bethany couldn't help but laugh, Kelly was thoroughly enjoying herself, Wish I had that kind of enthusiasm.

"(GASP) ooooooh CanIhavetheChocolateCarmelfudgecake" Kelly said all in one word after her eyes got wide, holding the menu up to her face so only her big brown eyes peered over the top.

My flow retarded , each beat did depart it

each swagger on stupid

I can't shop in no department

"Kelly you are so adorable" Maddie cracked up.

"Were gonna burn it off anyway" Bethany chimed in, she was trying and Madeline noticed with a excited smile. Maybe after tonight I won't feel like such an outcast with them anymore. Madeline thought watching the hostess bring in Kelly's dessert. "At one of Soho's best night clubs, which my father already called and put us on the list" Maddie smiled.

"To be honest I feel really out of place, Like the hooker in pretty woman" Brandace tilted her gaze to Bethany.

"Just follow my lead country cousin" Bethany sipped her cider with the kind of class her mother showed her a long time ago.

"You wouldn't mind sharing a bite of that right?" Bethany asked holding her hands in her lap, face smiling directly at Kelly. Brandace and Maddie laughing.

"You can have some, so I dont go into a total . . .sugar coma" Kelly smiled watching the carmel drip off her fork.

"Check please!?" Maddie smiled raising her hand pointing up not caring if she was too loud.

To get my money on time

if they not money, decline

and I swear I meant that there so much that they give that

line a rewind

"You dont think I'm . . . you know . . . full of myself or stuck up?" Maddie asked cautiously after handing over a credit card to the hostess with a bright smile.

Sounds like someones made her feel that way before. Brandace shook her head no to the blonde.

"Just because your parents are financially stable doesnt make you full of yourself". Bethany spoke up. "Theres nothing wrong with having class" Beth added. "Your from San Francisco right?" Maddie asked Beth who nodded, she would understand, sometimes in the city class only goes two ways, first and low and everyone who was well off financially was considered a 'bad' person.

"Maddie your the coolest" Kelly gave one affirmative nod. For the first time in years Madeline Hasher felt like she was just one of the girls, not the valedictorian, ballet and flute girl everyone else always seemed to label her.

So get my money on time

if they not money, decline

I just can't worry about no haters

gotta stay on my grind

"Were clear . . .For now" Donatello looked out the windows of the wing, he remembered he was standing here when Leo was face to face with the man at the cause of their midnight hunt. A man they thought they had left dead years ago, in a fire out in the business district.

Leonardo stood before walking forwards where the Shredder had stood, his brothers watched him pull a single sword from his shell. Walking down the hall of the wing. Don nodded to Mikey who waited for the first door to be open, Donatello used his staff to gently open and look inside, using his staff to poke in first and turn on the light. Empty room, no furniture, no windows. Leo walked past the rooms, his steps light on the floor carefully placed, not so much as a creak.

Up the stairs Leonardo looked back tilting his head in a motion to his brothers he was going to ascend them. Raph quickly opened up another room looking inside, empty.

The next one was filled with old stacked chairs, dust fell from the ceiling light fixtures making Mikey sneeze, all three of his bro's looked at him at the same time.

"uh, Kazuntite?" He shrugged.

Now tell me

who that, who that

that Do that, do that

Put that paper over all

I thought you knew that knew that

"I be the I-G-G-Y put my name in BOLD" Kelly and Maddie were singing the song in the car.

I been workin' up in here

with some change to throw

All four girls pulled up infront of a lit up building, brick building, no windows. "Hot In SOHO" lit up in neon blue and purple.

"Were heeeeeeerrrreee" Maddie smiled all four girls getting out. Maddie handed her keys to the Valet. A long line of other women and men, dressed for a night out behind a rope, with a bouncer the size of a wrestler.

"Dude he could be Booker-T" Brandace pointed.

"Who?" Maddie asked.

"Smackdown . . . Wrestling" Brandace gave up.

"Ohhhhh" Maddie nodded. Brandace playfully hit her friend on the arm, suddenly feeling out of place compared to what everyone else was wearing. Suddenly her tight black elbow sleeve shirt and black jeans with boots didn't seem so awesome in comparison to the bodycon dresses she was seeing behind the waiting line.

"Your not alone" Bethany nodded. "Thanks" Brandace patter her friend on the shoulder. The cold air making the girls who were behind the wait rope huddle together. Maddie walked infront of them to the bouncer like she was experienced.

"Dude it's like the jersey shore" Kelly laughed looking around. "N-Not that I used to watch that or anything" Kelly smiled looking away hugging her arms.

"Madeline Hasher party of four" Maddie pulled out her I.D.

"I.D's ladies" THe bouncer asked. Brandace pulled out hers.

"My father called we can dance but we wont be drinking" Maddie assured him. The bouncer looked them over and Bethany felt like she was breaking the law for some reason. "Left hands please" He asked, no expression on his face. He pulled out a black light marker.

"They scan your hand before you can order drinks, the X's mean were under 21 so we can't order alcohol".

"Have a good time" the security bouncer bid them in past the door.

"This would give somebody and epileptic seizure" Bethany smiled looking around.

I'm so Fancy

You already know

"I call booth" Maddie pointed over to an Empty corner booth where they could set their jackets down. The music vibrated through her ears, Kelly looked around smiling, a little nervous rush burst in her gut.

I'm in the fast lane

From L.A to Tokyo

I'm so Fancy

"Anyone else?" Maddie asked looking over nervously at the dance floor, lit up with strobe lights of every color. Standing, hoping someone would go with her, biting her lower lip.

"Are you sure it's okay?-We wont get into any trouble right?" Kelly looked around a little nervous.

"I got your six, go burn that cheesecake" Brandace shooed them off.

Can't you taste this gold

Remember my name

Bethany kept her over shirt on, not sure what else to do, sure she grew up in a city but it wasn't like she went out with friends every weekend to hit the night clubs. Maddie grabbed Kelly's sleeve hoping she would go with her.

"Okay lets go!" Both girls laughed twirling one another out to the floor. Kelly took a deep breath looking around, no one was paying any attention, no dragon tattoos and no one hiding in the corners. Just people dancing, kissing or drinking. you can do this, you wont get judged here.

Bout to BlOW

"I'll make a fool of myself if you do" Bethany looked over at her friend not turning her head.

"I can always blame it on the wine" Brandace Shrugged before sliding out of the booth moving slow and sultry over to Kelly and Maddie. Bethany even turned slow trying to find her own rythym.

"Best Girls night ever" Maddie threw her hand ups.

Trash the hotel

Lets get drunk on the mini bar

Make the phone call

Kelly and Bethany threw some curves out giving eachother a twirl. Kelly laughed shaking her hair, all four girls throwing their hair in before flipping them back.

Feels so good getting what I want

Yeah Keep

On

Turning

it

Up

Lights flashed, the floor seemed to vibrate, everyone was glowing either with glitter or light flash.

Chandelier swingin

we dont give a F*ck

"Ahhh!" All three girls cheered on Maddie when she dropped to do the splits and threw herself back up with a gracefull bow and turn.

"Ballet for four years" She pointed smirking.

Film star

Yeah I'm deluxe

Classic expensive

you dont get to touch

Ow

The shadow on the wall was his only slight deviation from anyone knowing he was there. Leonardo felt the cold concrete steps with each three that he stepped over. A considerably heavy door, by human standards, was at the top. He used the edge of his blade to see any reflection from the light outside the windows inside this room. He couldn't make heads or tails, only a shimmer.

Raph was behind him, Leonardo looked back, Raph gave the nod. Slipping his hand over the door handle, he opened it slowly and quietly. Raph rolled in front of him with his Sai drawn just as Leonardo reached for the flashlight. . .

Still stuntin how you love that

Got the whole world asking

How I does that

"I bet Mikey wishes he could be here" Bethany smiled sympathetically before throwing her curves into a motion at the sound of the song. Kelly turned around to face them.

"Your boyfriend?!" Maddie shouted over the music. "You wanna call him I could get him in" Maddie offered before leaning back and moving her hips.

Hot girl

hands off

Dont touch that.

Brandace turned around at the sound of the conversation her eyes wide before turning around again to Kelly like they were saying 'Say something'

"Especially with all these guys looking at you" Maddie added pointing at Kelly, she looked around and noticed a few who were watching her and her friends . . . I hope their just creepers and not anyone dangerous.

Look at it

bet you wishin you could clutch that

Mikey wouldn't like this AT ALL. The reddish brunette smiled to recover her lost focus "He had to work tonight, super late".

"Bachelorette party" Brandace added looking around. One guy actually made his way over to Bethany who didn't notice until she felt someone behind her grinding up.

"Oh No!" She shouted hands up surprised at the person behind her.

That's just the way you like it

huh

You so good

He's just wishin he could bite it, huh

"Uhm" Bethany felt her hair swish back from the sudden 360 turn she made "I dont think so!" She shouted at the guy who shrugged, black muscle shirt and all, her face completely flustered.

"That guy was all over you" Maddie pointed, all three watching Bethany for a reaction. Bethany suddenly burst out laughing at what just happened. All four laughed with her.

"Way to stand your ground" Bethany accepted a fist bump from Brandace and Kelly.

Never turn down money

Slaying these hoes

gold trigger on the gun like

Bethany and Maddie High fived, the black lights turned on in fast beat flashes and their X's could be seen thrown up in the air. The flashing lights made everyone glow, completely anonymous and no one would remember them after tonight.

I'm So fancy

You already know

I'm in the fast lane

From L.A to Tokyo

They were just flashes in the dark

I'm so Fancy

Can't you taste this gold?

No one to judge, no one to have to be. Just human vibrations on the floor thrown together with color and glitter.

Remember my name

Bout to BLOW . . .

"Leo . . .Theres leftover I.V bags here" Donatello picked up a few from the side of the one bed in this entire room.

"This window's been replaced, too" Raph tapped his sai against it, It was nicer and not cracked like the otha' ones in this building, no bars on it either.

Michelangelo was looking around, a small t.v in the corner. He turned it on and it was channel seven news. "The weather man on channel 8 is so much cooler than channel seven".

"I'm seeing some evidence of burn unit equipment, and . . . Leo, theres an old skin suit in here". Donatello picked it up, turning around on his haunches showing them to Raph. "Skin Suit?"

"These cost thousands of dollars, custom made to fit as a second skin for burn patients" He answered quietly.

Michelangelo turned off the t.v, turning around. Donatello and Raph's eyes landed on what Leo was holding in his hand. 'Bandages'.

"He's alive" Leonardo answered, the room fell silent and he let the bandage flit to the floor. The looks of concern that fell over his brothers faces wouldn't have the same kind of depth as what Master Splinters reaction would be, once they told him that they had failed and that the murderer of his master Hamatto Yoshi was still living and breathing in New York City, Their City.

(While you were out)

"I havent had that much fun since-" Bethany smiled still laughing about it.

"Before" Brandace answered, knowing she would know what she meant.

"Yeah" Beth smiled looking ahead at the cement in a daydream haze.

"We have to do this again sometime, if one of us gets a part in the play we'll definitely have to do this again" Maddie hugged Kelly. "Thanks for letting me hang out".

"Tonight was Epic" Kelly hugged her back. Both girls walking in synch down the sidewalk, brisk fall air swirling leaves around them. After an hour of dancing Maddie's mom called, so now they were just picking up things from April's apartment to spend the night.

"It'll just take a sec" Brandace opened the door to the shop as it jingled.

Kelly held the door open for Maddie. Brandace put the spare key back under the stair railing. The light was already on, and the sound of the shower was going. April was in the kitchen.

"I forgot some stuff" Brandace admitted, April nodded smiling getting back to the crossiants she was making. Maddie looked around.

"Cool mask" Maddie motioned to a metal chrome hockey mask hanging above the wall by the t.v.

"Yeah, April kinda collects alot of antiques and stuff-"

Kelly stopped mid sentence, her brown eyes widened.

Behind Madeline, the window half open, was a smiling and waving Michelangelo.

"Oh Shit" Kelly ran over to the window. Michelangelo quickly backed out just as Kelly was about to shove him. Her brown eyes wide, internallly freaking out that Madeline Hasher would see a turtle climb through the window. Another green hand pulled him back onto the fire escape. Maddie turned around just as Kelly shut the window and pulled the curtains.

"It's just a little 'Cold' in here" Kelly held her arms smiling at Maddie.

Michelangelo peeked through the window, Leonardo shook his head after reaching to pull his brother back. A blonde haired girl was in the living room.

"That would be Miss Madeline" Donatello introduced, Raph leaned his head back on the fire escape.

"(Sigh) Dis is all we need" He motioned putting a hand over his eyes, irritated.

Kelly looked out the window peeking behind the curtains. Mikey peered up at her a Shrug and smile.

'SORRY' she mouthed.

"What are you doing?" Madeline asked giggling.

"Nothing!" Kelly turned around closing the curtains again. "Just admiring the view"

"of the alley?" Bethany asked taking a bite of a freshly baked crossiant.

"Yeah, I thought I saw a 'Green' car pass by". Kelly looked intently at Bethany.

"You know at that green light over at the intersection" She motioned with her head.

Bethany walked over to the window, completely confused. Looking around at the dark empty metal fire escape, A hand waved at her from the dark.

Oh no.

"Hey Maddie, we should go . . . start the car" Bethany looped her arm around Madeline's. "Alright, we'll be outside" Madeline waved to Kelly who waved lightly before running around and opening the window.

"Mikey!? I'm sorry" She said just as Michelangelo's face met hers, climbing through the window.

"Close call huh babe?" He smirked, Kelly smiled back just before Michelangelo's expression dropped and he was shoved onto the floor. Raph climbed through past him.

"We were just leaving, Brandace forgot something and . . .Holy crap she almost saw you" Kelly said bending over to help Mikey up. He took her hand even though he really didn't need it.

"Find anything?" April asked, no one seemed in the mood for crossiants.

"Is everything okay?" Bethany asked, coming back in. "Maddies waiting out front" She watched Leonardo step in through the window, holding a plastic bag with something else in it.

"They abandoned the building, but there were signs-" Leonardo took out a long plastic sheet looking thing, it almost looked like a manikin cover or something. Bethany stood back watching April take a hold of it. "Is this a suit or something?-" She asked looking it over holding one of the legs.

"It's a suit, meant to act as a second skin to burn victims". Donatello said seirously before Aprils eyes widened at the meaning. Bethany felt her own heart skip, Leo's face was more serious than usual.

"That's not all . . ." Donatello opened the bag for April, medical supplies, specialized coolant wipes, and I.V bags left.

"We found these in the same room, of the wing Karai tried so hard to keep us from that night Casey was called out by the purple dragons"

"More proof their in cahoots with eachother'" Raphael pointed at the plastic bag before turning towards the window to look around.

Bethany exchanged a worried glance with Kelly, Brandace was staring at the bag. Suddenly they didn't feel like partying anymore.

"The shredder is alive, and these were used to help him recover . . ." Leonardo said, only adding to the hushed affect in the room.

"Were would they have him in the city?"

"With Hun helping them, and his extensive underground network spreading into New Jersey, he could have left the state for all we know" Donatello shrugged, feeling not so resourcefull at the moment.

"Or right under our noses somewhere . . ."

"If the Shredder has returned . . ."

Everyone turned around, towards the stairwell door "Sensei" Leonardo didn't know Master Splinter had left the lair.

"-Then he will not wait long for his plan of ressurection". Master Splinter walked towards the window, his whiskers pointed downwards, and Bethany noticed that happened when he was saddened by something, or dissapointed.

"For now he is an injured but not paralyzed Oroku Saki, but soon he will make a full scale attempt as the Shredder".

Bethany held her arms. Kelly looked down at the floor a little fearful. Brandace's expression was blank, but everyone elses was obvious.

'Anger'

'Fear'

'Worry'

'Stone faced'

Or hers, a combination of fear and worry, and maybe a slight twinge of panic. Adding to her rythmic heartbeat.

April took the bag "Lets see if we can track down the hospital that uses these, not anyone can just buy these off the street". She and Donatello headed for the computer.

"Maddie's still waiting outside" Bethany suddenly remembered choking back what she really wanted to say when everyone suddenly looked at her. She looked away from Leonardo, not wanting him to see her obvious panic she was trying to hide.

"But what about-" Kelly looked at Mikey.

"You'll be fine tonight" Leonardo assured Kelly who got a supportive smirk from Mikey.

"I'll see em' out to the car" Raph hopped out the window with Mikey. They'd watch from the roof till they got out to the vehicle, where Madeline Hasher had no idea what was going on.

"Maybe we should stay?" Kelly looked back at Brandace who shrugged.

"We'll be back after school, I'm sure April wouldn't mind us coming back a little early". Brandace opened the shop door, Kelly saw Beth's expression in the front seat. Music still blasting but suddenly no one wanted to sing to it.

"Have everything?!" Maddie shouted.

"Good to go" Kelly gave a thumbs up back. Brandace took one look up at the roof, and Kelly looked up too. A hand waved at her from the dark against the lamp light. She gave a small smile waving back lightly.

The two brothers watched the SUV go down the street before making a right turn.

"She'll be okay lover boy" Raph stood up.

"Could say the same thing about you Mr. Tough turtle , jumpin the gun to be the first to watch them go" Mikey teased.

"Heh- Aint just us, even Fearless couldn't help himself"

Leonardo emerged from the dark, after blending in.

"Waving isn't exactly practicing the art of invisibility Michelangelo" Leonardo raised an eye ridge.

"She needed a little pick me up, what can I say. I'm an affectionate breed" Michelangelo huffed.

"Don has five hospitals and medical clinics for the I.V bags" Leonardo announced.

"Wonderful" Raph rolled his eyes. Five to have to check out, that'll be easy. A city of millions of people and who knew how many shuffled in and out those hospital doors every day.

"But only one for the suit" Donatello emerged from the other side, a proud smirk on his face and a google map with an address in the other.

"Tomorrow night, were scouting". Leonardo announced.

"Finally were gettin' somewhere" Raph grabbed the paper in Don's hand to look.

"But it would be easier if we had infiltration, someone who can walk in and out easier, and someone else who can play the innocent act should they be stopped". All four brothers turned to look out over the city before going back inside the apartment.

"WOAH! DUDE!"

"Casey Geeze!"

"What, what I miss?" Casey was sitting on the living room couch with nothing on. "Sorry thought it was just me and April here, gimme a sec"

"Hows about some underwear?" Michelangelo shouted throwing a couch blanket at him.

"And a whack upside the head" Raph added.

(Inner trembles)

Kelly was on the double bed with Maddie, Brandace opted for the floor and Beth decided on the window sill couch.

The room was dark, the floor was cold and everything was like in black and sepia tone. Like the color option on her camera, almost eerie.

She was standing by a doorway, into this bed room. In another room just across from where she was standing, someone sat straight up in a bed. The figure was black, and as much as her heart was pounding and she begged to be invisible. The figure turned it's head sharply, looking at her.

Kelly woke up just as she tried to run, legs slowing her down. Begging to run down a set of stairs, the body slumping towards her almost like his legs were half broken or something.

She gasped, waking up. Looking around the room was still dark but a purple and white lava lamp was still glowing across the room, some ceiling wall lights were on. Kelly felt her eyes sting, like she wanted to cry and catch her breath. It was almost five thirty . . .

She reached for her phone, covering the light so she wouldn't wake Maddie. She had to stop herself from texting Micheangelo, he'd probably be sleeping. Maybe they'd wanna get up at six or something . . .

Kelly laid back down, that figure coming towards her was still there when she closed her eyes.

It's just a nightmare . . . I'll be back home soon . . .back at the lair where I'll play Mikey's Xbox and hide under the covers.

She wanted to be home now, more than anything.