So let me just say, I'm really upset on how they constantly pose Karai as the bad guy, even though she is Splinter's daughter. So this is my version on how the series would have been if things turned out differently. For those who are Leorai fans this is not going to be one of those, sorry.

Just a reminder I am dyslexic so please forgive me for any spelling errors, I try my best. :)

Hope you enjoy!

It still haunts me to this day; The flames, the burning wood collapsing above me, the blood on my hands... my wife's lifeless body in my arms. She was murdered, by the one I use to call my brother. I felt the dojo collapsing on top of me, it was over, everything that was precious to me. My home, my daughter, my wife. I didn't want to feel this pain anymore, I held Tang Shen close and awaited my death...

But suddenly, felt cool air of the night around me, filling my lungs. Gasping awake, eyes wide opened I leaned to my side, coughing out all the soot from my lungs, the fresh air burned inside me, my body felt broken, bruised with slight burns, but I was alive. Who though? Grunting in pain I forced myself to sit up, I turned and gazed in horror, watching the burning dojo collapse on itself. How did I get out? I was in the flames, holding my wife's bo-

My wife... Tang Shen! All emotions came back to me. I screamed out my pain, throwing my head into my hands crying. Why was I still alive?! Everything that I loved was gone! So why was I spared?! Everything is gone!

But as I screamed out all of my emotions, off in the distance I could hear a cry. I knew that cry... me daughter, my baby Miwa! She was still live?! Lifting my head I frantically looked for my her, Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a dirty, burnt figure running into the woods. The sight I saw made my insides burn; Oraku Saki running off with my daughter! He took the women I loved, I would be DAMNED if he took another!

Using what little strength I had left, I pushed myself up, ignoring the burns and opened wounds on my body, running fast with a limb leg, I'm coming for you Miwa...I'm coming...he will not take you!

I pushed past bushes and trees, running deeper into the forest. The night was almost pitch-black I could barley see my hand out in front of me. Suddenly I heard, "AAAAAUUUGGGHHHH!" That was Oraku's scream, it sounded like he was in agony. Panicking I pushed harder, faster!

Finally reaching an opening in the forest, I caught up to sounds of my little one; she was on the ground, but thankfully alone. Though my sense of relief was short when I saw blood on the grass, rushing over I collapsed in front of her, taking her in my arms, I checked her all over, there wasn't a scratch on her. I sighed, praying "thank you" over and over, Miwa continued to cry as I held her close. She was safe in my arms once again. So then that blood... must have been Oraku Saki's.

I felt a presence loom over me, I feared it was Oraku trying to take Miwa again. Holding her close, I slowly looked up; only the full moon gave light to the figure, I could tell it was a young woman, dressed in a black short kimono with long sleeves, white bit-belt, black leggings that covered her legs and white-tabis. But what really stood out was the white, Hannya Demon mask she wore to cover her face.

I was so confused and terrified, was she the one that saved Miwa? She looked down at me, as if out of relief and pity, I could tell she wasn't a threat. Miwa had finally calmed down, resting in my arms. I then remembered the reality that just happened minutes ago, all the emotions came back to me and I started sobbing again, "I'm sorry... I'm sorry Tang Shen...You were right, I should have stopped. The world doesn't need ninjas anymore." My tears landed on my daughter face.

"No," the Hannya Demon finally spoke, "You were right. The world needs heroes, those that people can rely on. There is evil, and it will continue unless you stop it," I looked back up at her, "You loved Tang Shen didn't you? Then fulfill her wish," keeping her eyes on me, she pointed to the sky, "Go to America. Go to New York! Train your daughter, and your future sons, into the worlds greatest ninjas ever! With your guidance, you will rebuild the Hamato Clan and put an end to the Oraku Saki forever!" she bellowed out, before getting down on her knee, staring me in the eye, "Promise me, you will."

I stared at her, then back at my Miwa, who grabbed my finger in her sleep; I knew I couldn't treat her like glass, she must learn, if to survive in this world. Hugging her close to my chest, I looked back up the demon with fire in my eyes. "I swear it."

~~One Year Later~~

It took three mouths to get to New York, longer then I would have wanted. I was a single parent now, and with no relatives that I could turn to for help, I had to work extra hard. Miwa and I lived in a small apartment, not in the best place of the city to raise a child, but it was all I could afford at that time. The neighbors were less then a welcome, and finding the right job was difficult, but I knew I couldn't give up. This was for my daughter, her future. And no matter how brutal it may get, seeing her happy gave me enough strength.

She learned very quickly. Crawling all over the place, I had to completely baby proof the hole apartment, yet sometimes she would even out smart me. She also started speaking, little worlds and body motion to show me what she wanted. When at night she usually would sleep in my bed with me., even though I knew she was safe, my stress lessen when I felt her tiny form next to my chest.

When ever I had free time I would train to get stronger. I still remember that The Foot will come again, and I must teach my daughter, so I must be ready. But what about that other thing the Hannya Demon said? "Future sons?" am I to get married again? Have more children? Did she knew something in the future that would happen to me? How could I ever get over the lost of my wife..? No, I will never go down that terrible path again.

Today was going to be very special, it was Miwa's first birthday. I had bought her a few presents and a small cake with what I could afford, but there was one more thing I wanted to give her. Miwa loved watching animals on the tv, they brought her so much joy. There was no rules on having pets in the apartment, so I thought it would be a great idea to get one. Something for her to play with, a little friend.

I pushed her in the stroller as I walked down the road. There was a nearby pet shop that was having a big sale. As we entered the shop, I unstrapped Miwa and let her freely waddle around to look. She was now able to walk just a little, so keeping an eye on her was most important.

"Hello sir, Welcome!" the shop owner greeted me, "You came at a good time, we are have an adoption spree. Is there anything in particular you had in mind?" He asked.

I saw Miwa walk up against a glass cage with puppies inside, they all gathered around the glass trying to lick her face. I smiled as she giggled, "What do you suppose would be a good first pet? For small children?" I asked.

"Well lets see," as I listened to the owner, I watched Miwa steadily walk around looking at different animals, when something caught her attention.

In a glass tank with water, there were four little turtles, so small that they could fit in your palm. Miwa's face seemed to lit up. She called out to me, "Papa!" tapping the glass, wanting me to see. I walked over and picked her up to get a better look, her face and hands against the glass.

"What about these?" I asked the owner.

"Oh, those just came in yesterday. Cute little guys aren't they? Are you interested?"

I looked back down at Miwa, she seemed to have her heart set on the four little reptiles. Even though they weren't exactly what I had in mind, but it was her birthday. I turned back to the owner smiling. "We'll take them."

After paying, we headed back home, Miwa sat in her stroller, holding the little glass tank with the turtles in. She giggled in delight looking at them, I smiled.

As we were walking a strange man in black bumped into me, I tried to apologue but he kept walking, not acknowledging me. I felt a weird shiver go down my spine, something about this man didn't feel right. I know I should have just brushed it off, minded my own business, but my mind was telling me I must investigate. I carefully followed behind him at a distance, he turned into an alley, I hid Miwa behind a dumpster, and crept closer to get a better look. The man was talking to someone else, that looked identical to him?! They were holding some kind of canister that was glowing green. I tried to get closer, but suddenly a rat ran over my shoes distracting me. I lightly kicked in off, but when I looked up again, the man was right in my face.

"Go not further," he said, "This place is a place where your are not allowed to be in this place! We have been seen in this place by you, so this is not a place that will be left by you." He tried to attack me, but I was faster, kicking him to the ground. I punched the other man in the gut, throwing the canister he was holding in the air.

I was about to catch it, but I suddenly felt something grabbed my leg, I looked down to see Miwa, she had gotten out of the stroller and was now hugging me as she held the turtles in her other arm. I heard a smash and the canister broke in front of us. It scared her so much that she dropped the turtles, they fell into the ooze. I tried to quickly pick them up, but as soon as the ooze touched my skin it started to burn through me.

"AAAAAAHHHHHH!" I screamed in pain, it felt like acid. I tried to scrape it off my skin my it only spread, the pain was so unbearable I lost strength in my legs, I dropped to the ground. By that time, the men in black ran off. My body shook uncontrollably, turning towards Miwa, I was scared, trying to reach out for me.

"S-Stay back Miwa!" I screamed. She flinched away looked startled and hurt, never had I raised my voice at her, but thankfully she listened.

I looked down at my body I started to feel it change... My shaky hands were growing thin, and pale, nails grew longer, brown hair was now covering my entire body. I felt my face shape, and turned, my senses became stronger. I looked to my daughter, she was sitting on the floor, her eyes covered and crying.

Please...make this nightmare end... Then everything went black.