Hello hello hello! Welcome everyone to a new story! So here's the thing, I have been on a serious kick with the 2007 TMNT movie and to be very honest while the plot isn't that strong, it is still a pretty good movie (especially the turtles and their personalities, and Leo is my favorite). Why am I telling you this? Well I have decided to put everyone's favorite Yin Warrior, Verena, into the 2007 universe. You see I have been having a hard time with my "Turtles and Benders" story so much that I'm stuck on it, so I figured I try to spark some new ideas into this story. Now, this isn't really going to be a direct copy of my first story "You Found Me", however, it will follow about half of the same layout as that story but in a different universe. I wanted to make this part clear before you all say that it's the same thing when I am telling you for a good half chunk it is not. So with this said, let's get started shall we?
As I said before, this all will take place in the 2007 movie universe. Their ages I have bumped up to 21 years old so this will be a few years after the movie (I assume that the turtles were 18 or 19 in the movie). Verena's personality will pretty much be the same with a couple of tweaks here and there, she also looks the same as she does in my 2003 series stories, and she has an extra weapon that will be introduced in this story but will come in later on in the other series. If anyone at any time needs a refresher on what my OC looks like, you can check out my profile and it'll be on there as well as her weapons. One last thing that will be different about this story is that at some point a couple of the chapters will be Rated M for mature content, but that won't be until later on. Just wanted to give you the heads up ahead of time.
Okay I think I got everything cleared and out in the open. I am so excited to present to you all "The Fearless Leader's Princess". I do not own TMNT, only my OCs. Please enjoy:)!
Chapter 1: A New Master
The Sacred Palace, Kennistar
Verena's P.O.V.:
"Aunt Verena! Where are you?" I hear one of my nephews call out to me as I hide within the shadows behind one of the giant marble pillars in the garden, "Come out wherever you are!"
I cannot help but grin as I watch my two nephews, Aragon and Bryce, look all around the garden for me so they can win at our game of Hide N' Seek. First rule when playing this game with me, I always make it hard for anyone to find me, especially my nephews. They always think they can beat me at this game, but the both of them have yet to succeed at their task. My oldest nephew Aragon sits on the large marble fountain feeling frustrated as he can't find me while his little brother Bryce continues the search. For a moment Bryce and I lock eyes and I immediately turn away, hoping that he didn't catch me in time to find my hiding spot. I don't hear anything for a few moments and go to move away from my-
"Found you!" I hear Bryce shout.
Well that didn't go according to plan.
"Get her!" Aragon yells and he and Bryce tackle me onto the grass near the freshly bloomed nebula roses.
I laugh hard as I feel my nephews tickle me to no end. They have certainly gotten better with tracking me down as I knew they would, after all they are both Ishtars; we can do anything as long as we never give up. I start making groaning noises, being super dramatic about it as I play dead with them having my eyes closed and my body go limp.
"Aunt Verena? You're not dead." Bryce says as I sense them leaning in closer to me.
"Boo!" I scare them as they scream, making me laugh and sit up, "You boys really got me this time. I thought I had you both fooled for a minute there."
"So did we, Aunt Verena." Aragon says as he stands up.
"Can we play again? Please?" Bryce asks, clasping his hands together and giving me a puppy pout.
"Well…" I think about it playfully to tease them, but just as I am about to answer I get interrupted.
"I am afraid that's enough for today, my grandsons." I look up and see my father, mother, sister, and grandfather walk towards us.
"Come now, my sons. Go get washed up for dinner," My older sister, Liza, tells them, "we must speak with your aunt alone."
"Aww… okay." The boys groan and walk up the stairs out of the garden and back into the palace.
I stand up and fix the skirt of my long white dress with long sleeves going to my wrists, light gold lace trims in the pattern of leaves all over the skirt, and white star gems within the trim, "Is there something wrong?" I ask with some concern in my tone.
"Not at all, Sweetheart." My mother says with a bright smile, "In fact we have come to tell you about our decision."
"Really?" I ask knowing what they are talking about. A few weeks ago I had made a request to my grandfather to learn more martial arts from a different master. Not that there is anything wrong with my grandfather, but I feel that I need more of a challenge and if it can give us an edge against the Dark Benders then I shall do everything in my power to make it happen, "What have you decided?"
My father comes up to me and puts his hands on my shoulders, "Pup, after talking it over with your grandfather we have decided to agree with your request."
I am shocked beyond belief and can't help but smile, "This… this is wonderful! I mean-um… thank you, Father." I said and bow to him.
"You are most welcome, Pup, but perhaps you should be thanking your grandfather more than me. He is the one who has arranged the entire thing for you." My father says, motioning his hand to his father.
I hug my grandfather tight, "I cannot thank you enough, Grandfather."
He pulls away and cups my face in his hands, "Verena, my dear, you do not have to thank me. I am more than happy to help you and Liza with anything that you ask. I have trained you since you were a little girl, and you have become such a fine warrior for our people. It is time for you to move on to a new master, one who I have trusted and have been friends with for a long time."
"Who is the master you have chosen for me?" I ask him with the excitement still in my tone.
"His name is Hamato Splinter." He tells me, "A Ninjutsu master who I consider to be the best of the best, and the perfect teacher for you. Splinter is as disciplined as he is kind, wise beyond his years, and a very good friend who is loyal without question. He is even a father to four sons and has trained them all as skilled ninjas."
When he tells me the last part I instantly become fascinated, "He has sons? What are they like?"
Grandfather chuckles, "From what Splinter has told me they are friendly boys, honorable warriors, and are always willing to help all of those in danger." He puts his hand on his chin and thinks for a moment, "Come to think of it, they are all about your age… maybe a little older."
"Please, Grandfather, you keep telling her about these boys she's going to probably start acting like some kind of crush stricken girl." Liza jokes as she notices how excited I am getting.
"Besides, don't you want to tell Verena where Hamato Splinter lives?" Mother chimes in.
"That's right! Where do they live?" I ask.
My father pulls out a holographic map from his coat pocket and turns it on, showing us a giant blue planet, "On a planet far away from Kennistar called Earth." He touches one of the land masses on the planet and it zooms in on a city near the ocean, "He lives in this area right here."
"New York City…" I gaze at the map as I am trying to memorize the location down to the last detail, "Will he be waiting for me somewhere in the city?"
Grandfather shakes his head, "No, but he insisted on sending his sons to find you and take you to him."
"Fair enough… but can you tell me at least what they look like?" I ask him.
"That is something he has forbidden me to tell you." He answers.
I give a confused look, "But how am I supposed to-"
"He said that you will be able to notice them right away. Let your instincts guide you to his sons and they will come to you." Grandfather interrupts to finish his thought, "Splinter's words, not mine."
As much as I don't agree with this plan I have no choice but to follow what my new master has directed me to do, "Very well. When do I leave?"
"Before dawn, under the cover of night so your journey will be kept a secret from the Dark Benders." Father tells me as he mentions our enemies, "If they ever found out about this then who knows what they will do to stop you, or even worse they might try to kill you."
"I understand, Father, but if it comes to that then I will destroy any that come in my way." I say with determination.
"Spoken like a true Ishtar, Sweetheart." Mother said and takes my father's hand into hers, "Please, let us continue this discussion while we have dinner before Verena takes her leave."
With that said we all head inside the palace to eat our dinner in the grand dining hall. This was going to be the last meal I will have with my family before I leave to Earth, to begin my training with my new master. It seems so strange to me to be leaving my home for Gods knows how long all just to train on another planet. I will truly miss Kennistar, my family, the citizens, the way the palace shimmers against the sun and the ocean while it sits on its island, everything. My nephews will be heartbroken that I'm leaving them for a while, all of our playtimes that we spend together will be halted. When I return from my training I will share with them all of my adventures I'll have while I stay on Earth, at least I am hoping I will have stories. My parents, Liza, and Grandfather… I will miss them so much. They have guided me through so many trials I had faced, now I must take everything I have learned as I go off on my own again to another world. I have only been on planets near my own when I was a teenager for training, but this will be the first time I'll be galaxies away from home. I swear with all my heart that I will make my people and my family proud.
After dinner I said goodbye to my nephews and go with my father to layout the plan. The journey from Kennistar to Earth will take approximately five days to complete when we travel inside one of our space vessels, and according to our chief engineer we should make it there around nighttime. I have requested my brother-in law and captain of the royal guard, Archimedes, to escort me to Earth while his brother and our chief engineer, Akiba, pilots the vessel. It will make everything easier and less suspicious if only a few of us leave. Once we are near Earth Akiba will teleport me down to New York City where I will search for my new master's sons, who I still don't know what they look like. I do wish that he would tell me what his sons look like, but perhaps it is for their safety and if that's the case then I will gladly do as he asks of me. Honestly, I can't wait to see what they are like and how they act towards each other. It will be an amazing new experience for me. Hopefully we can all become good friends, but maybe I'm being too optimistic… I'll know when I get there.
I wake up early just like my father told me and finish packing all of my things into my wrist link, put on my armor which is basically a white cat suit with gold Krytanium plates on the chest, arms, and legs, and place my swords Timaeus and Aether on my back and on my belt. With one last look of my room I leave to the vessel where my family is meeting me. When I see them I get choked up as I fight back the tears that threaten to fall from my eyes, finding it difficult to face them all. I hug all of them goodbye and step inside the vessel with Archimedes and Akiba, then we take off after all systems are clear for take off. As I watch Kennistar get farther away from me I say a silent prayer to La Shien for us to get to Earth in one piece and undetected by the Dark Benders. Let us hope they have not caught word of my departure, otherwise we might be in a mess of trouble.
"New York City, here I come."
Unknown P.O.V.:
"So, the Yin Warrior thinks she could sneak off without our knowledge? Never." I see the vessel take off and leave the palace, removing my royal guard disguise and put on my normal armor, "New York City… we'll be waiting for you there, my beautiful princess. Beware."
Ta da! Well, what do you all think? Do you like this little twist that I created? Let me know because as always, you are my judges. I hope you all will love this story as much as I am writing it because I wanted to make it a little darker than the 2003 verse story. The next chapter for this story will be coming within the next few days so be sure to stick around and check it out because our turtles will be making their appearance.
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