TMNT: A New Beginning

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1x02 "Meet Baxter Stockman."

TMNT 2007 theme and Small "eagle" sound and "Arrow" high pitched sound near the end of opening narration.

My name is John Gentry. After a mysterious medallion took me and my friend to a familiar but different place, we happened to meet new friends, who are in a war and have only one goal; to protect New York City. It won't be easy, but we also have joined their crusade. In order to help our friends, me and Ryan must become someone else. A hawk and an archer.

Previously on TMNT: A New Beginning.

"There is great darkness in this city. Two criminal organizations, known as the foot and the Dragons are causing fear." Splinter explains, as an image of the foot ninja from the pier, and a dragon thugs appear.

"This city does need saving. Question is, who would be brave enough to do it?" Detective Alex Anderson asks his partner, Diane Adams.

Two boys walk from a car, carrying groceries and head their way to a house.

"So, you two are from Raton, but you're in New York somehow?" Casey asks John.

Another camera flip, back to John holding the Medallion, examining it.

"I just saw my family." John said.

"There was a Hawk and someone holding a bow." John explains to Ryan about his first visions.

Ryan and John are now transported to New York, and both look at the view in front of them.

"How's it possible you know every little thing about us?" Raph firmly and angrily asks John.

Raph and John are caught fighting in the training dojo, and John is successful.

"Me, my brothers and sensei will do anything in our power to help you and your friend." Leo tells John.

"Destiny is something that does not happen naturally for us, but the paths that lie before us are ours to choose." Splinter assures John.

"You and Ryan were brought here by someone." Don tells John, declaring he was right.

"What's going on with you?" John asks Ryan. "It's just the rules keep changing, man!" Ryan frustratingly tells him.

John and Ryan appear in their outfits, helping the turtles stop the bomb.

"I understand what its like to have the habit of protection towards those around you." John assures Raph.

"Two new vigilantes have already taken their place to stand against me!" Oroku Saki speaks with Hun.

"I won't fail again." Johnny Menendez tries to speak but is horrified.

"I know." Saki kills Menendez.

Saki looks over the city from inside his tower, vowing to capture the two vigilantes and eliminate them all.

Chapter 1: The First mission

"For the Glory"- All good things song starts.

New York city

O'Neil residence

5:25 a.m.

Alarm wakes up both John Gentry and Ryan Caldwell from bed. Ryan stirs a bit but sits up and sees John checking his phone. They both have an hour and a half left before their training with their new friends. As Ryan gets up, to help prepare the coffee, John gets dressed into his workout clothes. He has a few small scars on his right arm, and one near his shoulder from when he was younger. He puts on a pair of sweatpants and a comfortable t-shirt and Jacket. His shoes are old workout footwear, but still functional.

Verse 1

Better back down, you're in my domain

Got the whole crowd screaming out your name

It's a blowout, it's a hurricane

It's over before you know it

Ryan quickly makes the coffee for him and John, then gets dressed into his workout clothes. He puts on shorts, and a medium sized t-shirt, and puts on his own footwear. April was already at work, so she allowed the boys to use her machine as long as they picked up after themselves, and they did, well at least John did. Both friends walked down to the sewers, fully awake, energized and ready for their training to begin. Ryan raised his hand to a fist bump, and John greeted him with the same motion as they were walking.

(Workout scene is in motion for two boys.)

The lair (training area)

Why you shaking, we're a dynasty

In the making, we're the royalty

Now we're breaking down the enemy

Move over for the soldiers.

Ryan is seen doing push-ups with a dumbbell raised on each arm. As he lowers himself down, he pushes back up, raises his right arm with the dumbbell, then begins with the left. John is then seen doing classic pull-ups on a bar, until he becomes too tired. Ryan then does some chin ups until he also pushes himself to back down. Then, goes to work on burpees, and then some cardio John does classic push-ups and uses arms to hang on the bar and performs leg raises to bar, until failure.

Pre-Chorus

Take a swing, I can take a hit

If we die, it's fine, we live for this

It's all for this

(Instrumental portion continues)

Splinter then arrives to the training area and sees the two boys already up and arrived a little early than anticipated. This forms a smile of amusement and praise to the two boys who seem to want and take their training seriously. This scene reminds him of his eldest son. "Ahem." He clears out his throat to get the boys attention. The two of them turn to Splinter, who is seen walking towards them. "I see you are already at work." Splinter says. "Yes sir, or master." Ryan states. He was eager to start his training as not only a ninja, but a vigilante. "I must warn you. What you will be doing and what I will teach you, it will not be easy. There will be challenges you will face, but you shall face them together. Are you two ready?" "Yes, Sensei." John stands still determined to begin his training as well. "Good." Splinter then walks to the mat in the middle of the training area, where John and Ryan follow. "Come, boys. Your training will begin soon."

Chorus

We're gonna stand on top with our hands in the sky

Gonna raise our cup to the stadium lights

For the glory, for the glory

For the glory, for the glory

Ten minutes later, the boys are now practicing their katas alongside the turtles, while Splinter is giving them clear instructions on how to perform the movements and what form they must use. By training from John's father and on their own, they were able to succeed and were able to keep up alongside their new friends. Splinter, and Leo most of all, is indeed amazed.

We celebrate with the city tonight

Hear the hometown cheer, it's the ultimate high

For the glory, for the glory

We do it for the glory, for the glory

John and Ryan are now sparring against each other, using hand-to-hand punches, blocks and counters towards the other. The turtles are now bent down on their knees, awaiting their turn, while Splinter stands near the boys and examines on how well they are doing. John uses blocks and counterattacks to try and fend off Ryan, but still manages to be kicked in the core, which sends him a couple feet away. Ryan runs towards him then proceeds to try and attack, but John dodges the punch and performs a low-spinning sweep, which knocks Ryan down on his back. "This is still cool." Mikey whispers to Don, who absolutely agrees. Leo forms a smile of proudness and sees how well the new trainees are performing. Raph just partly glares at them, but on the inside, he even had to admit, that how they were fighting was pretty advanced for two young teenagers. While he was still cautious towards them, he decided to trust Leo's instincts. For now. After all, John did manage to save his life that night.

Outro

This is why we do it

This is what we live for

We're on top, we're number one

Hands to the sky

Ryan did a kick up in the air, which John performs a barrel roll, trying to figure out a way to defeat Ryan in this match. He notices Ryan getting a little cocky with his moves, and the way he lands leaves him a little unbalanced, which gives John an idea.

Never back down

Never back down

You're gonna know my name

You're gonna know my name

End of song.

Ryan charges after John, which then he decides to also run towards his opponent. Ryan goes for the head punch, but John ducks in time to grab Ryan by his arm and waist. He lifts Ryan up quickly and performs a body slam to the ground. Ryan groans in pain and is surprised at his friend's quick counter. "Enough!" Splinter calls out, signaling that the match is over. John goes back to the standing position and bows before Splinter. "Ow. I can't believe it happened again. You beat me." Ryan says sternly as he began to stand back up but was still impressed and proud of his best friend. "I don't care how many times you trained. Either it was with your dad or in general. One of these days, your mine Johnny boy." John chuckled at that remarked and walked towards Ryan. "I don't doubt it, Caldwell." He raises his hand to Ryan, who grabs it in return, and they show signs of the respect and friendship they have with each other. It was a beautiful and new day in a new place they now called home.

Stockman tronics Corporation.

9:30 a.m.

April O'Neil was not appearing to be having a pleasant day at work. She did love her job as a lab assistant, but sometimes her boss would really have a way to make her feel uncomfortable. Her job was to keep track of the new technology that her boss had developed. For some reason, though, her boss was deeply fascinated by his new development. All he had said was that it would change the human race forever. April was hoping that it would work out, but at the same time, this scared her. An intercom suddenly pulled April out of her thoughts, and she knew who it was when she answered from the phone. "Ms. O'Neil, please come to the lab immediately." April sat still for only a second, hoping the day would go by as quickly as possible, but then got up from her chair and proceeded towards the lab. She took the nearest elevator, and headed to the top of the building, where it contained a high-level technology that no one has seen before. Once she entered the Laboratory, she found her boss peering over the low screening device. He was a middle-aged black man with short, spiked hair, and had a pair of round glasses. "Excuse me, Mr. Stockman?" The man who was known as Professor Baxter Stockman, recognized in New York City as one of the most financed and popular scientists, turned and smiled gleefully at the sight of April. "Ah. April. I'm so glad you are here." "Is there something wrong?" April asked him, and Stockman approached close to her and placed a hand on her shoulder. She didn't show any signs that she was uncomfortable, but inside, April wished that he could break his hand right then and there. "There is improvement that is working our way at last, Ms. O'Neil." "The project you have kept from me for some time now?" April asked with an irritated look and non-impressed expression. "Yes. Now the machines are working to their full potential." "What do you mean? What machines?" Stockman then turned back into the screen and clicked on the keyboard, where the camera on the screen now shows a full room filled with small technological animals that seemed rather dangerous. They had sharp razor teeth for claws and had only arms. April was surprised at this. "What are they?" Stockman just bent and stood over, having a devilish like grin appear on his face. "My new creations." Stockman replies silently to himself, having to be obsessed with his work. His own masterpiece.

TMNT 2007 and Arrow theme

11:00 a.m.

O'Neil Residence

Ryan was indeed focused on making a few adjustments to his and John's new room. Hoping that their new lives in New York will be epic, he wanted to make sure that their lives would still resemble somewhat to the one they lived in back in Raton. Of course, they had to share a room now, but it would still be nice. He took about at least an hour to make the room feel like home, and it seemed perfect. He was told to rest after training was done, but he thought that could wait. Once he was done, he took a look around the room, and was indeed proud of himself. Meanwhile, down below and outside the apartment, John had just arrived at the door, carrying what seemed like a bag of groceries. He was wearing a pair of dark blue denim jeans, wearing a short-sleeved Henley shirt, and Yukon tap toe ankle boots. John opens the door to the apartment, and places down the groceries on the counter in the kitchen. He wanted to help pay for the food and groceries that April had needed and used some of the money he had from his last paying jobs back on Raton. It wasn't much, but it was what they needed the most as well. He made his way towards the hall and back to the room, opens it, and sees Ryan standing there, and the whole entire room was now changed.

John was confused at what happened, and then knew that it was Ryan that was behind this. He saw that there was an Xbox one laid out on a desk in the middle of the room, along with a small inch screen T.V. on Ryan's side, and a desk near John's bed. A set of videogames were placed on a shelf, not a whole lot, but a few set that even both could enjoy. Ryan raised his hands halfway and looked around the room. He turned back to John and had an excited smile on his face. "What do you think?" John just smirked and shook his head a bit. Ryan sure had a way to bring the place into a kind of type gamer setting, even back at the old house. He tossed his keys on his bed, walked slowly a little and motioned his hand around the room. "Is all this really necessary?" John asked him, slightly thinking to how Ryan was able to afford some of the stuff. "Yeah, man. I just picked up some of these stuff from a nearby pawn shop. Watch, check it out." Ryan hurriedly runs over to the bedroom, while John stands there and starts crossing his arms. Ryan picks up one of the first games he grabs, which showed a solider in some sort of armor and golden visor helmet and was titled "Halo 3." "This is one of the good classics that me and you used to play. I was thinking since we would probably have some time, we can get back into the campaign or the multiplayer works too." He places the game back on the shelf and grabs another one. This time, it was Batman, kneeling on a gargoyle, on the front cover where it was black and white. This was titled "Batman: Arkham city." "Now for sure, I know you haven't finished this, and since Batman is one of your favorites, I thought you could go back and start picking up where you left off. Cool, right?" John had his mouth closed but managed to have a small smile. "Mmm hmm." Ryan noticed that look on his face but continued on. "Ok, I know you're a history kind of guy, and you do like adventure. Ryan pulled out the next one, and it was titled, "Assassins Creed: Revelations." John just had to laugh and raised his hand to close his eyes, knowing that this was indeed too much, but still was relieved that Ryan continued to be himself. "Now this. This one I can't comprehend, but even this one I feel is the one that best suited you and all, and since we have enough time, I figured we can get other games too. I was thinking of this one I saw by the store, but I didn't get it for some reason. It had something to do with this agent who's hunting down a killer that killed his daughter, but I guess she wasn't dead, and- ""Ryan." John interrupted Ryan's little rant calmly, which Ryan then stopped. "This is nice and all, but are you sure we'll have enough time to do all this?" "Well, yeah. I mean, unless if we make time and all that." Ryan smiled and explained. John nodded in understanding, but he wasn't convinced. "So, what do you really think?" Ryan asked, hoping for an honest answer. John gave it a little bit of a thought. "It sounds like you have it all planned out." "Yeah, well I try." Ryan sat on his bed. "I feel like we should get settled in first. We've only been here a week, so let's just take a moment and not worry about the games right now." Ryan understood but didn't know why John wanted to talk about this later. It wasn't like he sold the house or anything. "Yeah, sure yeah, I get it. I was-""I appreciate what you're trying to do though. Thanks." John commented, and this earned a half smile from Ryan. "Of course." John's phone then rang with an incoming message. "It's Don." "You have his number?" Ryan asked him, and John looked at him like he was joking. "Yeah, he gave us his number to keep in touch about any names from the list or to check in for any upgrades, remember?" "Oh yeah." Ryan replied. John then starts towards the desk on his side. He grabs a journal where it was full of an idea that he had. "Hey." John says, and Ryan turns to him. "We're good?" "Yeah, we're good." John noticed that same look Ryan had before, where he wanted to get something off his mind, but he decided to hold it off until later. He grabbed his wrangler black jean jacket, placed his father's hat on his head and both were headed on their way.

11:27 a.m.

The lair

Door to the lair opens, and John and Ryan notice things a little out of it. Mikey and Raph were arguing over something they couldn't identify, and Don didn't seem to keen on interfering as he was focusing on things in the lab, but you can tell he seemed distracted and annoyed. "Things were a lot quieter last time we were here, right?" Ryan asked John, who also seemed to wonder how it became to be like this. Both continued on their way and made it to Don's lab. Don noticed the two boys arriving and stopped what he was doing. "Hey Don." Ryan is the first one to greet him. "What's wrong with them?" John casted a look at the two other brothers fighting, and Don took the liberty to answer. "Arguing what to watch. Raph wanted to see some wrestling match, while Mikey wants to see some show about pranks or something. I tell you, usually I don't mind it, but sometimes I wish they would just shut up." Ryan smirked a little, which then had John shake his head no, which meant that it was not the time. Ryan agreed. "What were you working on?" "Some ideas I had for new tech I'm taking out in the field, and also a little something for you." Don answered and then turned to Ryan and went back to his desk. Ryan was confused and filled with curiosity and followed Don to his work bench. "With permission from Master Splinter, I was able to custom make your bow into something a little more… advanced and more fit for someone of your height and generation." Don uncovered a blanket that was hiding his latest work, and what was revealed was a Oneida Kestrel Compound bow, small enough to be held by Ryan himself. "This bow features a lever-style limbs and shoots an arrow 300 feet per second. This bad boy allows the compound cams to store all the energy from simply bending the power limbs and allows the power to be passed on to each arrow you shoot. The idea you had was a little bit of a challenge, but you guys already know that I love a good challenge." Don stated proudly. Ryan widened his eyes and was really intrigued and amazed at what Don had done. "This so reminds me of something Green Arrow used." Ryan stated silently, but Don still heard him. "Ok, I've been meaning to ask, who's this 'Green Arrow'?" "He's his favorite hero. Off a T.V. show." John answered. Don looked curiously at Ryan, where he nodded. "This is true." Don just smirked and got back to the topic. "For your arrows, I took the liberty of adding a few additional ones, which includes a flashbang, explosive, and Grappling hook arrow. You can come up with a few more ones yourself, but those arrows will have to do." "Dude, that's sick!" Ryan claimed, and both just chuckled at his excitement. "Thanks, Don." "John, I think Leo wants to see you." Don pointed the direction where Leo was located, and John started to head there, but then realized about his journal. "Oh hey, this took a little bit of time, but… I was thinking about adding a modern-day version of this." John handed him the paper he ripped out of his notebook, which consisted of a drawing of a weapon he imagined would fit him. You want to use these for close combat?" Don became curious as to where John got the idea. "Sure, would give our enemies a surprise and make fighting a little easier." John explained. Don was indeed amazed at how this weapon looked. "Ok. Let me see what I can do." John became grateful at that moment. "Thank you." Don looked up and smiled, then back at the paper drawing and got to work.

John found Leo at a small table near a board of a few dragon members, which all leads to the big man, Hun, but there also happen to be a newspaper clipping on the other side of the board, explaining about the Foot ninjas who are also terrorizing the city. Not only that, but John noticed that Leo had a few notes and books that were on the table a little spread out. "Doing some reading?" John acknowledged the stack of books, and Leo looked up and smirked. "You kidding? It'll take me all day to read all of this. Besides, I wouldn't have the time." 'Well, you can make the time, can't you?" John joked with him, and this earned another soft laugh from the leader. "When would I be able to?" Leo joked back. John just smiled as he took off his father's hat. "What are you looking at?" "I'm trying to find information about the Foot's recent activities and how they came to be existed here in the city. More importantly on who their leader is, but so far I've got nothing." "Isn't it the same person who's in control of the Dragons?" John asked him, and Leo turned back to the board. "It would make sense, but Hun's not too bright on taking over both sides. It has to be someone he's working with. Someone more powerful than he is" John wondered a bit who would be targeting them, but he couldn't think of any. He hadn't start reading about them since only two weeks ago, and by then he was busy with school and such. If his suspicions were correct, then they had bigger problems. "Maybe I can be of some help?" John offered assistance. Leo nodded and allowed John to look over what was there on the table. John then proceeded to one of the books that was laid out on the table, which consisted of old Japan armies and military units during Feudal Japan. "Whoa. You're taking a look at old Japanese timelines and eras." John said ecstatically, and Leo had to smile at this. "Yeah, but it's all coming up blank." "That's because you're taking a look at all eras at the same time. You have to go through each timeline of history piece by piece, or you'll definitely have your hands full." "Well, excuse me, Mr. Professor." Leo joked a bit, while pretending to feel threatened. "Well, if the shoe fits." John replied back with a smile, then got back to work. "See, the key is to start from the beginning. Taking a look at the events that occurred and any signs of secret organizations forming should do it. So, if I just scan through here…" John ran his finger through the list of timeline events at the end of one book, and then saw something that seemed too familiar. "The Muromachi period." "What did you find?" John then scanned through the book, and found the page that had painted pictures and information about the era. "This was one of the biggest divisions of all Japan history. This was governed by some shogun named Ashikaga Takauji. There's an actual story behind it I've heard before" "Ashikaga Takauji?" "That's where they also referred to it as the 'Ashikaga period'. Anyway, there was a clan that was based in Japan somewhere, known as the Yuu clan. This clan was ruled by a Daimyo Ashikaga of the same family, who was supposed to be crowned ruler of all of Japan. A member of the Yuu clan, Takeshi Tatsuo, was one of the most feared and deadliest swordsmen that ever lived. Daimyo sent him to a mountain on patrol, and soon the swordsmen was attacked by a legion of soldiers from the shogun himself. Tatsuo did fend off a few, but there was to many for him to handle. He laid there almost dead when someone then took him to a nearby hidden temple and healed his wounds including his own right leg."

"How's that even possible?" Leo asked him. He was indeed intrigued by the story, but also the mention of the swordsmen chilled him to the core. "No one knows, but as soon as word got out that the body of Tatsuo was not found, the shogun became frightened, and then was found the next day killed in his own bedroom." John answered with a serious tone in his voice. "Whoa." Leo couldn't process this. "Yeah. Now, this part of the history and story is what's interesting. It mentioned of another clan forming after Shogun Ashikaga's death, consisting earlier remnants of those that came before it." Leo then finally understood. "The Foot." John nodded and confirmed his answer. "So, you think the leader of the foot has something to do with the swordsmen? Like it could be one of the old members or something?" "I don't think so." "Well, at least we have an idea how they were formed." "Just glad I can finally use my historic knowledge to good use." John says proudly and jokingly. Leo cracks a half smile. "So, we got their origins. Now who's their leader?" "Probably some wannabe Jackass, who cares? When do we take him down?" Raph walks up to the table, where both John and Leo are surprised at the interference. "Decided to give up the remote to our brother, huh?" Leo replied back to him. "Yeah. Whateva." Raph answered with a stern glare like expression. "What're you and the 'Christian boy' up to?" "We're gathering information on any recent foot activity and who their leader is." Leo answers his brother. Raph then looked confused and looked at the two of them. "How the Hell are ya doing that?" He asks. "We're taking a look at the individual timelines of Japan history, and what we found was something called the Muromachi period." John answered. "Seriously?" "Yeah. Apparently, that was when the foot came to power and has been expanded for many years." Leo explained as John grabbed a book and also looked at newspaper clippings of each crime the Foot caused, starting with the slaughter of five civilians to the murder of the couple that was killed last week. "Wow." Raph rubbed his head. 'Where'd you get all this?" Leo glanced at John, which made Raph look curiously. "You got it from the kid?" He asks silently. Leo nodded. "He's actually been pretty helpful." Leo tells him. "I'm skimming through the book, but I can't find anything else about the foot clan. It seems like they weren't recorded in history." John stated. "Oh no, is he going on with his history talk again?" Ryan asked the others as he approached the desk. "Not that I mind, but I also can't understand a single word he says." John cracked a small smile, not facing anyone, but then became serious once more. "Well, he's more than welcome to do it here." Leo told him. Ryan agreed with him. He was still impressed with John's knowledge to this stuff, but he wouldn't give to much away. "What the book doesn't show makes no sense at all. There actually seems to be no record of the foot ever recorded here." John shares. He turns to the others and places the book back on the table. "What do you mean?" Leo asked him. "I mean there seems to be no sign of their existence. The description of the Muromachi Period ends here." "Hmm." Leo crosses his arms, trying to think of another solution.

"Can't you find another book or something to find it?" Ryan asked him. "What this book describes is what I'm sure the others will say the same as well. If I want to gather more information, I'll need access to exotic existing documents or a journal of some kind that has everything we can know about the foot or their leader." "Ok, and I'm guessing you're going to add this to one of your 'theories', right?" Ryan sarcastically quotes and used air quotes. John nodded at this. "Yep." "Theories?" Leo asked the two of them. "There's theories that I've been wanting to explore since I was 12. About a few explorers that traveled around the globe, who actually was there during the Renaissance, and what really went down during the French & American Revolution. This thing is definitely going on the list." Leo got the message and walked back to the board. "Ok. Tell me what you need." "Well, as I said, I would need some exotic document or journal that either was left behind or wasn't collected to try and hide their secrecy. I could also try any public library in the city to find what we don't have." John told him. "Hey Kid. Where did you learn all this?" Raph asked him. John then tries to answer his question in a confused and serious way. "Playing some videogames. Why?" Ryan nodded and agreed with John, Leo just smiled at his short answer, and Raph understood and didn't say anything else, knowing that was a small straight sarcastic in him. "Good work." Leo patted his hand on John's shoulder, which earned a half smile from him. "We'll try to get what you need, but it could take a bit." "That's fine. I'll help any way I can." John moved out of the way. "Guys!" Someone calls out from the living room, and everyone is confused by the sudden outburst. Mikey, Splinter and Don, a few feet away from his lab are then seen looking at the T.V., where a news broadcast was playing. "And now, in other news, Stock-Tronics Incorporation has just recently shared their new development of technology, which has many citizens asking if this is the best interest that the company has ever built before and if this is the right course to take." "Stock-Tronics?" Ryan asked curiously as the broadcast keeps playing. "It's one of the most leading companies ever in New York! The technology there is very advanced." Don calls out. Ryan turned back towards the T.V., still wondering why it was called that. "Reporting live from the press conference today, Founder and CEO Baxter Stockman was on hand to unveil his latest innovation." The Camera on the T.V. now then changes to a man, outside along the press conference with others. "Starting now, Baxter Stockman will be addressing his latest technology and what this could mean for his career." The reporter says, and then camera zooms in on Stockman and a lady with Reddish Brown hair, who the others recognize as April, who appears to be carrying something underneath. "There's April! Alongside that short dude with the glasses!" Mikey exclaimed and pointed towards the T.V. "Professor Stockman, many citizens are wondering what your plans are for the city." A reporter asks him. Stockman, who proudly and smugly takes a stand at both tables, begins this following statement. "A wise man once said, 'Build a better mousetrap and the world will lead a path to your door.' Well, a new path has been opened." He walks over to April and collects the hidden object from her hand. "Ladies and Gentlemen, I, Baxter Stockman, give you the ultimate expression of rodent extermination technology. Behold, the Stock-Tronic Mouser!"

Stockman then unveils the sheet and reveals his new invention. Everyone then becomes amazed and intrigued. "These mousers will be our city's solution to the ever-growing Rat problem that has infected our once great city. Ms. O'Neil, if you please." Stockman signifies April to perform the experiment, and as she does so, a few black rats are seen already placed in a box, where Baxter walks over to the box and April heads to activate the mouser. Stockman then dumps the rats without hesitation and begins to turn back to the office. hesitated for a moment, knowing these rats didn't really deserve this treatment, and they all reminded her of Master Splinter. "Ms. O'Neil!" Stockman brought her back to reality, and glares at her. April then turns on the mouser, and quickly the mouser runs towards the rats, and the animals scurry all over the miniature size maze. "Now watch, as the action of the sheer genius of my machine takes place." Stockman assures the audience. "Oh man," Mikey comments to the others. "I'd sure hate to be a rat in this tow-"He stops when Splinter stares sternly at him. "Oops. Sorry, Sensei."

Meanwhile

"As Baxter Stockman clearly embarks on his newfound role in our city, he once again begins to prove that his work will indeed save all of mankind." The news reporter says from the T.V. "Do you see how many love me? I am indeed a genius!" Baxter exclaims, watching the interview on the TV. It had been at least an hour after the demonstration, and Stockman was already bragging about how all the people in the city already love him. "Yes, you really are the 'genius of the year'." April stated sarcastically, but unknown to Baxter, he says proudly to her. "Ha Ha. You flatter me, Ms. O'Neil. I like that." Stockman places a hand on her shoulder, where April feels uncomfortable. Why did she ever start working for him? She wanted her work to make a difference, and she felt that her boss would apply that factor into her life, but she feels like there was more to her boss than meets the eye. As she was continuing on checking the prototypes on the computer, she notices that most are gone. "Professor Stockman?" Baxter turns to her and heads to the screen. "I just noticed something while running a diagnostic check. Half of the mousers aren't transmitting." "Hmm. I'm sure it's nothing, April. Most likely is a computer glitch in the system." "But Sir-""April!" Stockman says in suspense, mostly causing her to jump and be surprised at the sudden outburst. "I will have a systems tech come over in the morning. We are on the path to success, so if I believe that my machines work, then that is all must be said. Understand?" April slowly nods her head. "Good. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm expecting an important call." Stockman heads back to his office. "Who?" April asks in a curious tone. "Nothing you need to concern yourself with, dear. Just a very significant financial banker". Stockman says to her before he shuts the door in his office, leaving April outside to wonder. Why wasn't he worried about the mousers? Why not check diagnostics? April then thought that since he didn't show her the experiment firsthand, there was indeed something going on. Even the "mysterious significant buyer" remained a mystery to her. What exactly was stockman hiding?

Meanwhile

Everyone down in the lair was then expressing their own opinions about Baxter Stockman. "Is it just me, or does that guy not look like your potential 'fellow citizen'?" Mikey asked the others. "He has one of the most ranking medals of science in all of New York City, Mikey. Others think of him as a real genius." "Yeah, but something doesn't feel right." John and Ryan silently agree with Mikey. "I just don't understand why he would use the mousers and see it as 'the gift of mankind.' Leo claims. "I say we head over ta Stock-Tronics and ask him ourselves!" Raph firmly states to the others, but Splinter puts a hand on his shoulder. "Raphael. Patience, my son." "Yeah, but still, Sensei, this doesn't make sense." Raph explains. "We just can't go barging in for answers though, Raph." "Well, can we at least discuss why he calls that place Stock-Tronics? Maybe he ran out of stocks." Mikey starts to laugh at his own joke, earning a chuckle from Ryan, a weirded glance from John and Leo, confused glances from Raph and Splinter, and a palm faced Don. "You know, because his last name is Stockman, therefore hinting-""Yeah. I think we got that." John tells him, and Mikey starts to back down a bit. "Well, I just get the vibe that he's somehow associated with 'Supervillainy' club." Mikey exclaims. "We don't have time for your comic references, Mike!" Raph tells him. "Oh, c'mon Raph. Even I can recognize someone who's up to no good." Raph glared and was about to say something. "Yeah, I'd have to agree with him." Raph looks at John who starts speaking. "There's people out in the world, even political leaders in all of history, who claimed to help save others, but really they were in it for themselves." Don's phone than received a message, and Don grabbed and looked at it. "I think this discussion is due for another time. Right now, we have another dragon to catch." "What'd you find?" Don logs on the computer. "Aaron 'Claw' Jackson." An image of a young man who looks to be in his early 20s and has a four cut scars on the left side of his face. "Known for current bank robberies, weapon smuggling, and a local businessman. He happens to run the Crosby district, and thanks to Hun, has biggest shipments transported there from unknown military contracts." "This guy must be really popular if he even has military soldiers shipping him guns." Ryan says. Don nods and goes on to another screen. "He uses a claw-like weapon on his right hand and manages to kill anyone who doesn't agree with him well." "What exactly makes this guy top dog in Crosby?" Raph asks "After stopping Menendez, other members have been spiraling around like crazy, recruiting local dealers and thugs from the street. This guy was one of the earliest members of the dragons nearly two years ago." "Around the same time when Menendez joined them." Leo answers with understanding. "Yeah." Don agrees. "How old was he when he joined?" Ryan asked. "Judging by the profile we have from the police station; it says he was around 20 or 19 years old." "So, Hun recruits anyone a lot younger?" Ryan asks again. "Why?" "I think we may have to find out." John tells everyone.

"His last known location was at a Loft 30 St Ohio Apartment 3." Don tells the others, and Leo starts to speak right away. "Ok. John and Ryan, you see if you can find any clues about Jackson and see where he gets the shipments sent to, and why he joined the dragons. If we can find out more, we may can understand a whole lot better." Both Ryan and John say, "You got it!" or "On it." "You sure that's a good idea?" Raph asks his older brother. "Sure. They've done it before." "Yeah, but almost got killed because they didn't pay attention." Raph argued silently, but Leo still remained positive and trustful. "Are we any different?" Leo says to him before he walks off and leaves Raph standing there, wondering what was exactly great about those two. He still remembered to try and trust his family's judgement and opinions, but it was hard. "Jonathan." John turns to Splinter, who happened to catch up with him and Ryan before they left. "Be careful of the things that may occur from up there. Remember, a true ninja is always aware of his environment and surroundings. Do not forget that." "We won't, Master Splinter." John smiled and confirmed that he understood. Splinter wished the two young boys' good luck and hoped for them to return with good news. "Alright, this is going to be awesome." Ryan says, eager to start his own first mission. "You think so, huh?" John asks him. "Of course. This reminds me of this one scene in a game where the guy tries to find his daughters killer and he uses all kinds of tactics and stealth to achieve the mission We should play it when we get home." "I don't think we'll have the time." Ryan takes a look at him. "Well, like I said, we can at least find the time." "Ok, but I'm just looking at it realistically." "At what?" John stopped for a second and tired assuring Ryan. "Look, we can talk about this later, ok?" John continued on ahead, while Ryan stood there confused at why he was acting like this. 'I wonder what's wrong with him.' Ryan thought for a second and caught up with John, hoping to figure out what was wrong with his friend.

11:45 a.m.

Roosevelt Island.

Casey Jones was the one kind of guy that mostly cares about the helpless and others in his own violent and crazy kind of way. A masked vigilante in a hockey mask, an ally to the turtles, and an ordinary fellow New Yorker who loved his city and hated all the crime that took place and the corruption. Now he had another goal: visiting his mother. Now he loved his mother, but she can be very stubborn like him and criticize him about not having or keeping a job, although she still supports him all the way through. He made his way up to the steps to an old apartment building in a section of Roosevelt. Casey had a main reason for wanting to visit his mother, and make sure that there were no problems. He buzzed in, and a woman's voice came from the other side of the buzzer, asking who was there. "It's me, ma! Open up." Casey answered. Thirty seconds later, an elderly woman who looks to be in her mid-fifties, forms a smile upon her face. She is seen wearing a buttoned up short sleeved shirt and black jeans that most work hard moms wear and has light brown and red hair. "Arnold?" "Hey mom." Casey smiled at the greeting mother as she gave him a big hug. "Come here, come here!" "Ma, c'mon." Casey became annoyed, but still approached his mom with love and care. His mom allowed him inside and one minute later, both were now in the kitchen. "What're you doing here?" His mom asks, and she prepares a cup of water for Casey. "Ah, you know, was just snooping and thought I stop by and see you." His mom smiled and turned to Casey. "Arnold. You know you're welcome here anytime. I already know the main thing for why you're here" Casey nodded and wanted to get to the topic right away. "How is she?" His mother was silent and shrugged. "I don't know." The mom grabs a dirty dish off the counter. "She hasn't spoken to me for a few days now, and when she does come out, she just goes to get something from the kitchen and heads back in the room." "Well, she has been through a lot." "Yeah, I know she has, but she's so… different now." The mom then becomes frustrated. "Mom. Don't worry." "I know you promised her grandma that you would keep an eye on her, and I promised that I would take her in without trouble, but-""Mom. I will handle it." Casey assured her, and she became calm once more. She walked towards him and placed a hand on his cheek. "You remind me so much of him. Stubborn, but also with a good heart." Casey eyes formed a little watery, on the verge of crying, but he wouldn't let it out. Once he cleared his throat, he "I'm gonna go talk to her." Casey made his way to the bedrooms but turned around once more. "Oh, and ma?" The mom turned and faced her son. "Please don't call me Arnold." Casey joked with her, and this made the mom nod and smile.

A teenage girl, who happens to be around fifteen, is seen drawing in her notebook, of a little dragon. She has black hair with purple dyed bangs and has blue eyes. She is wearing a black shirt with long sleeves and has holes to fit through her thumbs. She has tanned skin and is basically seems to be of Latino heritage. She happens to be playing rap music, where it seems to be from the nineties or early 2000's. The bedroom is mostly all dark and has a small desk, filled with drawings and other photos taken. Her bed is nearly made, and a few dirty clothes are placed in the basket. Once her drawing is complete, she forms a small smile on her face and sets the drawing right next to a picture of a family. A knock on the door brings the teenager back from her thoughts. "Angel?" Casey calls out on the other side. Angel recognizes the voice and rolls her eyes. She places down the notebook, unlocks and opens the door to meet Casey. "Case." Casey squints his eyes and is confused by the sudden greeting and tone in her voice. "What are you doing here?" "Can I come in?" Casey asks her. "Yeah. Sure." Angel lets him in, and Casey takes a look around the room. "I remember this used to be my room." Casey scoffed. "Yeah. Not anymore though." Angel said and smirked at him. "It sure isn't." Casey began to sit down on the bed and sighed. "How you doing?" Angel sighed with hesitation but told him what was partially true. "I'm fine." Casey looked in her eyes and saw there was something she wasn't telling him. "You don't have to lie." "I'm not." Angel says defensively. Casey looks at her and shakes his head. "My mom tells me that you're rarely speaking to her, and you just spend time all day in your room. And I know you're not at home during the night. Where do you go?" "Nowhere. Just out. I need to get out of the house for a while. That's not a bad thing, Case." Angel nearly raises her voice." Casey continues on, but not wanting to drive her away. "I know things aren't going great at home, and believe me, if it were up to me, this wouldn't have happened." Angel then looks away, not wanting to have this conversation. "You can't let what happened bring you down or drive other people away." Angel looks back at him with a serious but saddened expression. "Believe me, I understand." "Do you? Do you really?" Angel asks him with a more determine and angered expression. Casey nods. "Do I need to remind you?" Casey answers with the same tone Angel had and then becomes a little angry but doesn't show it to her. Angel calms down a bit. "I do appreciate everything that you guys are doing for me. I really do. But I'm fine. Really?" Casey looked unconvinced but didn't say anything else. "Ok." His phone then vibrated and received a message. "The boys are at Ohio street. Might have a lead on one of the dragons- Don." "I have to go." Angel realized this and nodded. Casey started for the door, but then turned around once more. "Angel?" Angel looked up, but immediately knew what Casey was going to say. "I'm fine." Angel smiled, trying to hide the pain and irritated tone in her voice. Casey then left her be in her room and went on ahead to go meet with the boys. As he left thought, he was thinking about his talk with Angel, and saw she reminded him of John. Angel looked out the window, and saw Casey leave. All she wanted was to be left alone and not wanting to do with anyone, but at the same time asked herself if there was more in life than what was offered. She got a message as well, only it was anonymous. Angel knew who it was and snuck out the bedroom window. She wondered and hoped she would meet someone who understands her. Someone who can truly see her and accept her.

11:51 a.m.

Ohio street

John and Ryan pulled in from the taxi to the apartment building. Both were looking at the place and noticed that this was just a typical apartment building. "Don said this was the place?" Ryan asked silently, trying to not speak put loud in front of the driver. "Yep." John opened the door and exited the vehicle. Once out, he and Ryan took out two hoodies, one black and the other dark grey. "I don't understand why we couldn't just bring our official outfits here." Ryan said unexpectedly as he put on the hoodie. "You really want to explain to the other people about that?" "Oh. Good point." John and Ryan were now wearing their hoodies and made their way to the upper floors and to apartment number 3.

Meanwhile

N.Y.P.D.

Alex Anderson is at his desk, taking a look at new reports of these 'Vigilantes'. The last thing he saw from the shooting a week ago was the arrow attached with the note, and ever since he had been debating whether or not they can be trusted. On the one hand, vigilantism is illegal, and no one should take the law into their own hands, but on the other hand, crime and corruption continues to rise high, and he feels that maybe the law wouldn't be enough. He saw those who took down one of the district leaders of the dragons as people who didn't want to suffer anymore for their doings. Ordinary citizens who wanted to help their city. Alex didn't have any other problem with it, but he couldn't say the same about the other officers in the station, not even the captain. "Detective." An officer called for him, and Alex turned around. "Captain wants all of us in the briefing room." Alex understood and nodded.

Two minutes later, the captain held a newspaper in the briefing room, where on the first page it showed, an arrow being planted to a wall, and the old district leader Menendez being arrested by cops. "You see this? This is unacceptable." The captain did not look to pleased at the current events that have taken place. Every officer in the room paid close attention to the conversation being held, even Alex who stood leaning near the door, and alongside him was Diane. "I don't care if its Guardian angels, liberators or frickin Robin Hood copycats. We get them off the streets, and off this page." "How do we know they're copycats? Could be the real deal." One policeman said, which caused most to chuckle. "Whoever they are, they're breaking the law. Anyone who is caught outside the law needs to be reminded of the consequences." "What if they are people who are trying to help? Shouldn't we be thinking about that, sir?" Diane asked him. "Someone wants an autograph." Another officer stated, and everyone then laughed at this, except Alex, and Diane remains silent and looks away. "It's just some assholes in a costume. They're nothing special, Adams." Alex then rose his hand, hoping to express his opinion on the matter. The captain took notice of this. "Yeah?" "To be fair, they did bring down one of the most high-profile criminals of the entire Dragon gang." Diane looked at her partner surprised. "We ought to be thinking about that." "No one takes the law in their own hands. Not in my city, Anderson." Alex didn't agree with that comment, but he didn't dare argue more. "Understand?" Captain Astin made sure everyone got the hint, and everyone said yes. "Alright. You're all dismissed." Every officer exited the briefing room. Alex and Diane are the last ones to leave. Diane forms a small smile on her face, thinking and wondering if her partner really did believe her story.

Meanwhile

John and Ryan opened the door to the apartment and then began to search around. The place looked dirty, like someone hasn't been here for days. "Well, at least we know this is the place." John stated. Ryan agreed but looked disgusted. He even thought that this was nothing compared to how he left things a mess back at home. "This looks a whole lot worse than my room back at home. Does he even come here anymore?" John started moving things around on the dresser and thought about how right Ryan was. "You know, I never thought I would actually do this." John silently said, but Ryan caught what he said. "Do what? Break into someone else's home, who just so happens to be a criminal of a gang trying to take control of New York?" John looked at him and didn't say anything but nodded. "Yeah, me neither. But at least we're doing it for good and all." Ryan smirked after he said this, and John smiled. "Since we're here, can we talk?" John then looked at Ryan and pretended he didn't know what he was talking about. "Talk about what?" "About how you're trying to avoid the talk of our spare time activities." Ryan became serious and looked at him, expecting a straight answer. John just smiled and shook his head. "I'm not trying to avoid it." "Well, it sure looks like you don't wanna talk about it." John looked back at Ryan, but then continued on looking. "John." "What do you want to talk about Ryan? How you want to bring this gaming stuff back at our home when realistically we might not even have time for?" Ryan was about to say something, but John continued on, "And don't say we can make the time for it, because lets face it, we probably won't be able to. We're supposed to be vigilantes on a mission, so we may not have time to go back to our old ways. I can accept that, but you probably can't." John calmly told him, which left Ryan a little frustrated as to the true reason why he would want to bring this stuff back in their new home, but John couldn't see it. "I mean, its not a big deal though." "If it's not a big deal, then why are you still talking about it?" John asked him. Ryan didn't have an answer for that but continued to look around with frustration written all over his face. John then found something related to what they were both looking for. "What's that?" Ryan asked and decided this conversation would be talked about another time. "Some phone number." John and Ryan both looked at it, and then heard the door starting to open. They were both lucky to have their hoods on. The door now opens, revealing the guy to be Aaron Jackson. He wore saggy jeans, black short sleeved Jacket, was 6 feet tall, around their height, and had a black ponytailed hair. He looked at the two boys then started to run. "He's running!" "Get him!" John yelled, and both started chasing after him.

Claw ran down to the second floor and saw that there was a window. He ran and jumped out of it, hoping to cut them off. While John and Ryan saw this, John instructed Ryan to cover the next floor outside, and then ran after him. He was able to jump out of the window and did a barrel roll landing on the nearest rooftop. John looked back from the building he jumped from. "Did I do that?" He asked himself and knew right then that he had never jumped from another building before. John then focused back on the chase, where Ryan seemed to be catching up to Claw. Claw ran to the nearest alleyway and hopped on a dumpster. He started climbing up the ladder, but then got kicked down, and hit the ground. John jumped from the ladder and landed on his feet without making a mistake. "Whoa." Ryan saw the whole thing take place and caught up to them. John then grabbed the thug by his shirt collar and slammed him against the wall. Then thug was now laid against the ground, and Ryan and John stood over Claw, who was surprised and almost out of breath. "What…" He started to say, "What do you want?" "Tell us where you got the guns from." "I don't friggin know what you're talking about." "The guns you've been selling whom you got from the military. Who exactly from the army did you steal it from?" John asked again, with a ruffed disguised voice. "I don't have to tell you jack sh- "John grabbed him by the collar and slammed him to a wall, still holding on to him. "I don't have time for this." John told him, hoping and determined to get the answers. "I would answer his question if I were you. He doesn't seem to have the patience now." Ryan told Claw. Truth is John did have enough patience. If he didn't, Jackson would be in the ground right now or beaten. John wasn't like that, however. "Why the hell should I tell you? Does it look like I'm afraid?" John thought ways he can make Jackson talk, without beating him to death. He remembered something from the profile where it showed his worst fears, and he started to speak. "Which building in New York is high enough for someone to take a fall?" John looks at Ryan, careful enough to not say his name in front of the thug. "Empire state building most likely. Or there is the old fax warehouse down by this street. Should be good." "High enough for someone to have a hard landing?" John asked again. "I'd say so." Ryan answered with a smirk. "Wait, wait… What are you talking about?" "Look, just tell us what we need to know, and instead of falling, you'll land in Prison." Ryan assured him. "You won't do it. I can't tell you!" Having a little fear shown in his voice, Claw called out their bluff and didn't believe it. "How about we take a little walk up to the roof?" John ruffly said to him. They all started to head to the nearest building, but Claw stopped them. "OK! OK! I get my guns from personnel in the military! You already knew that, but the guy doesn't actually know I steal it from him." "Where did you steal it from?" "The Department of defense. They have their guns shipped out to the army to wherever the hell they're deployed at!" "Who do you sell it to?" John asked again. Claw looked at Ryan then back at John. "Just some guy. He doesn't even use guns. He dismantles them and uses the material for something else!" "Who?" Claw, unknown to Ryan and John, had started to bring out a flashbang, which nearly blinds the two, and then Claw started running again. "Dammit!" Ryan yelled. John looked around for any signs od where he went, and hen noticed something on the ground. He went over to pick it up, and it looked like a small ring, initialed with AJ. "His ring fell." "Ok? How does that do us any good?" "Maybe Don can run a scan of the city to look for his trail, or last where abouts like last time." "We nearly had him though." "Yeah, we did, but we didn't notice he had flashbangs. It happens. "Well, I still should've seen it." Ryan was not only angry that he let a guy get away, but he also became frustrated at another reason. 'Hey, you ok?" John asked. "I'm fine. Don't worry about it." Ryan annoyingly said, not wanting to talk to John at the moment. John took another look around, and then walked back with Ryan to the lair.

12:15 p.m.

Stock-Tronics

Back in Stockman's office, he seems to be talking to his client in a online video call on the screen. "My Machines will be ready when I decide they are ready." Baxter tells the man on the screen, who happens to be Saki. "The first field test was-" "Was a complete failure. I do not tolerate failure. I expected you to make a fine presentation." "Which is why you would make a lousy scientist. The mousers were not currently in completion. These tests were to expose any possible design flaws." Stockman explained. "As a result, I have already upgraded them for greater durability." Unknown to Stockman, April stood outside his office eavesdropping on the entire conversation. "I assure you; they will perform flawlessly for the next part of our plan." "Good. They'd better, for your own sake, Stockman." April wondered who exactly her boss was talking to. She had a real bad feeling of the whole video call.

12:15p.m.

Ohio street

Twenty-five minutes after John and Ryan left the scene, Alex and Diane arrived at the apartment when they received a call about a chase happening. Alex took a look around the entire apartment home. He noticed a few drawers opened, as if someone was searching the place, and didn't know why. Diane came in putting away the small notebook in her back pocket. "The witness says that she saw a guy wearing saggy pants and had a black and purple vest on." "A member of the dragons." Alex says.

"How do you know?" Diane asks. Alex looks at her with a expression that says "Really?" "Oh. Yeah sure." "Anything else?" "She says that he was being chased by two people. Wearing hoods." Alex looks at his partner. "You think its one of them?" Diane asks. "One of who?" "The vigilantes that showed up last week?" "Could be. Who knows?" Diane continues to look on with curiosity. "What is it rookie?" "Why'd you agree with me?" Alex then smirked and looked up at her as he kneeled down. "Who says I did?" "So you think I'm crazy, or like the captain, they're just 'assholes' causing attention to themselves?" Alex then stood up and turned to his partner. "Maybe I just see the truth." "What truth is that?" Diane asked him, hoping she would hear the right answer. "That maybe there is some good out there. Maybe they're not assholes." Alex then continued to look around the place, and Diane smiled then turned to talk to any other witnesses. She had hoped for a far better answer, but this was a start.

12:20 p.m.

The Lair

Don was still in the lab working on the idea John requested. He was in the process of completing it and was immediately impressed by it. He recognized it from this game Mikey played but didn't really know what it was. He would have to wait to ask when he and Ryan got back. Mikey came into the lab and began to start to walk towards toward his brother when he isn't looking, hoping to surprise him. He was about getting ready to scare him. Only closer. "Don't even think about it, Mikey." Mikey then formed a pout like expression on his face. "How'd you know it was me?" "Who else would sneak in here and try to pull that on me?" Don turned to him in a focused and annoyed expression. "True. So, what you working on, bro?" "Uh… boring stuff." Don says as Mikey tries to look over Dons work, but Don is hiding it from him. "Really, really boring stuff." Mikey gave up and continued looking around. Don turned to him and couldn't help but feel annoyed but had a smile on his face. "Why exactly are you in here?" "Bored. Ryan left and I was waiting for him to finish this one level on this game." Mikey exclaimed. "Don't worry. They'll both be back soon." "Yeah, I know. Plus, I'm thinking of making something to further welcome them to the team." "Oh yeah?" "I was thinking of borrowing one of your tools if you—" "No!" Don quickly says when he realizes what Mikey wants to do. "No, it's um… It's fine. Sorry about that." "Wow. Never seen you do this kind of work before." Mikey notices the equipment Don's working on and decides to take a look. "Mikey, what're you—" Don is suddenly worried and turned quickly towards his young brother. Mikey starts to go through the tools. "Wow dude! This looks so cool!" Mikey looked excited, and Don took it out of his hands, not angrily but steady and not allowing. "What is it?" "It's something that John requested. I am asking you please do not touch anything while you're in here." Don sternly explained to him. Mikey took a step back and held up his hands. "Geez. Sorry, Donny." Don realized how his tone sounded and began to go back to his desk. "No, its fine. I shouldn't have reacted like that." Mikey noticed the stress appearing before Don and wondered what to do in that moment. "You look all tired. Why not take a break?" Mikey suggested, and Don noticed what Mikey was trying to do. He turned to his younger brother and thought about it. "Well, I suppose a ten-minute rest is what I need." "Awesome! So maybe we can watch a few minutes of this one show that has me hooked." As Mikey continued on, Don just shook his head and smiled at his baby brother. He hoped things would never change between them and that Mikey would continue to keep the place alive. He saw that sometimes, even if others couldn't see it that way. As soon as Don and Mikey headed out to the living room, they noticed John and Ryan were back, looking a bit disappointed, Ryan most of all. "What happened?" Don asked. "We found the apartment, but he got the upper hand on us." John told them. "Yeah, it's too bad I didn't see it in time." Ryan mentioned, and everyone then looked at him. John noticed a weird look that he had, and knew something else was a problem, but he didn't address it. "You kids should've done a whole lot more." Raph said.

"Hey, at least they made it back in one piece." Leo told him which made Raph scoff and turn his head. Leo then turned back to John and Ryan. "What did you find?" "There wasn't much to look find in there, except this." John pulled out his pocket the small piece of paper that contained the phone number. He handed it to Leo, whom took it and examined the number. "And this was all?" "Yeah." "Yeah, that number could lead to anything though. Probably just a scam caller." Raph stated. "Jackson mentioned that he was stealing guns from the Department of defense and sells it to someone who dismantles the material for something else." Leo looked at John. "Apparently, its someone who has more money than anyone combined in New York." "Who would want to dismantle guns into scraps? And for what purpose?" Don asked after a few seconds of silence. Everyone else didn't know how to answer that. There seemed to be more questions than answers that have appeared in only a day.

2:30 p.m.

Roosevelt Island

Angel continues listening to music and drawing when her phone receives a message. "It's going down now. Meet up at Doyers. -AJ" Angel looked at her phone then out the window for a second. This was her chance to prove herself and she was going to take it. She gathered up her things, like her phone, wallet, keys, and opened up her bedroom window. Angel climbed down the ladder to her apartment bedroom and landed on dumpster, then jumped to the ground. She knew Casey's mother wouldn't approve of what she was doing, neither would Casey. Honestly though, she could care less about their opinions. This was something she had to do.

3:00 p.m.

Stock-Tronics

Camera moves around the city

"Well Good night, April dear." Baxter says to April before he leaves. "Trynot to work to late. I don't like to pay overtime." "Good night, Dr. Stockman." As soon as Stockman leaves towards the elevator, April heads towards his office. Searching all files on his computer, she finds a red paw-shaped icon near the bottom of the screen. Curious enough, she clicks on the icon and then the bookcases slide away. She walks into the elevator, presses one of the buttons and the doors shut, taking her along with it. The elevator comes to a stop."Finally." She says silently to herself. Once the door opens, April walks in and what she sees surprises her. She sees all mouser, at least hundreds upon thousands, being built. She looks around to find a control room or anything that can be controlling the robots. She then notices one of the leftover blueprint layouts of the mousers, and quickly gathers them, then notices nearby computer. She accesses it, pulls out her own personal USB drive, and transfers each file to her. April then notices a message that appeared on the screen, clicks on it and reads the message, which says:

"The Master expects you to not fail us.

If anything goes wrong, it will be on your hands, Stockman. "

-Hun

April wondered what master he was talking about. She however recognized the name Hun and knew that Stockman was and still is involved with the Purple Dragons. She takes out the USB when it notifies it being done with the transfers, and quickly leaves everything back into place hoping to avoid suspicions from Stockman. April always knew that there was something going on with her boss, but she hadn't given it thought to who he was working with. She had to let the others know about everything.

3:00 p.m.

The Lair

Meanwhile

Casey had arrived in the lair at 2:30 and had recently was explained to what happened. He and the rest of the gang had been looking at any last shipments stolen from the Department of defense. "This should've been taken care of by these guys. I don't see how a simple street punk can have access to these kinds of weapons." Casey says. "Well, crazy things have happened in New York recently. Can't say this isn't one of them." Leo answered. "There's one or two ways I see it like this. Either they have their own ways of having someone sneak in, or they actually have someone that's working with them." Don explained. "How's that any different?" Casey asked him. "It's not." As the others kept on talking, John noticed something off about Ryan. There was something that Ryan wouldn't like to do, and it was hard trying to get inside his head, but he had a way of getting his feelings out. He would talk with him later, because clearly now they had a lot to work on. "Ok. Say the dragons are working with someone inside the Department of defense. Ok? That would mean that someone very powerful would have access these guns. That person would also have to be breaking a whole lot of rules that have been safeguarding not only New York, but all of the entire United States. I may not be familiar with the U.S. Policies or laws, but I do know that goes against everything. Casey tried to get his point across. "It seems like people don't care nowadays." "We could've gotten a lot more answers." Ryan said.

"Hey. We both didn't listen when Splinter told us to be aware of everything. That's on me too." John assured him. "No offense, but we shouldn't have allowed them to handle this." Raph said unexpectedly. Everyone had an annoyed look at this ongoing opinion of his. "It's not like we didn't try, dick." Ryan called him out. "Ryan." John was surprised at the sudden outburst. Raph looked on and glared at Ryan. "What'd you say?" "Guys." Leo suddenly said. Ryan then stood up, ready to take this argument out here. "Just because we messed up doesn't mean we didn't try. You ought to be thinking about that?" "Yeah and if you tried harder, then he wouldn't have gotten away from ya, would he?' Raph nearly met the same tone that Ryan had. "That doesn't give you the right to act like a dick towards us!" "Hey!" John grabs Ryan's arm and starts walking him to a quiet area. "What the hell are you doing?!" The others just stood there, looking at Raph. "What?" Don shook his head and went back to the computer, Mikey just stood there quiet and not saying a word, while Casey and Leo just looked at each other. John was now talking with Ryan in a quiet hall. "Since when do you think its ok to suddenly go ahead and call Raph that? What's wrong with you?" "Why would you care?" John then looked confused at what he meant by that. Ryan knew that John loved him as his own brother. "I mean, you've been ignoring me and treating me different all day!" Ryan raised his own voice, and John knew what this was about. "Sorry." Ryan then walks away and leaves John there, still not understanding why Ryan acted the way he did. John turns and sees Leo standing there, looking as every bit confused as he was. John decided this wasn't the time for it and he would have to figure out what was wrong with his friend later. All of them had more important things to do.

Hey guys. Episode 2 is now in publishing, but I am finished with part one. I have included other characters related to the franchise and the universe, and later on will add more characters that will be a huge part of John Gentry's story. The characters added are Baxter Stockman, who would be played by Jordan Peele, Casey Jones mother, who is played by Moira Wilson, and Angel Bridge (The girl from the 2003 series) played by Isabela Merced. She has acted in other movies and has been recently spoken of, and I feel she can portray the character Angel very well. I am working on part 2 for this episode, sorry if it has been late, its just has been crazy but im hoping to continuing to work on this and make time for it. Than you all for your patience and hop you all have had a good Christmas and a happy New Year. Love y'all 3000 and good night