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A/N: Ok first I just want to say BIG THANKS to Leo Oneil for beta reading this for me it has helped me out a lot. Please read and review, but most of all just enjoy and have fun after all that's the reason to write isn't it. And THANKS out there to all of you who review and have reviewed already they mean a lot and put a smile on face. There's both some action in here and some fluff as well in this chapter. Anyways after all those author notes here's the story…
This story is dedicated to Beth Hart and her love of Leonardo.
Silence erupted through the halls at Foot headquarters, as the soldiers returned empty handed from the night's mission. Fear swept them as they moved gracefully towards the innermost chamber. Shredder would be waiting there, and after this failure not one of them was sure what would be their fate. Dishonor, demotion punishment and torture they could deal with and could only hope it'd be that light of a sentence for them. Knowing though, if Saki were to raise his bladed arm cuff, their fate was sealed without even a glimmer of hope waiting to find them. These thoughts making the mood even heavier as they all finally approached the symbol decorated doors. The guard there casting both a condemning and sympathizing glance their way as he nodded, letting them in to meet their fate along with quite possibly, their Maker.
They found their sensei sitting on small, square, blood red cushion behind his small desk in a cross legged lotus position sipping tea. He looked both annoyed at being interrupted and hopeful at any news his followers would bring him regarding his target.
"Speak." He commanded as they all assembled in front of him bowed low on one knee
"Master Shredder, we…" the head of the elite began then paused taking a deep breath "we have located the target as requested, but have failed in capturing her."
"What!" Saki yelled raising himself immediately to his full height at this news "How could you fools let her escape! She is the key to my source of gaining ultimate power over those pitiful Utroms!" He stormed
"Master, we beg your forgiveness, But there was…an interference." The trembling guard spoke searching for the right words, trying to not bring up the turtles, namely Leonardo. If it was found they lost to him and a mere girl, almost a child none the less, no mercy would be given to them.
But Saki was not pleased with this answer, pressing he addressed the feared question. "And who, pray tell was this interference!" he bellowed coming closer
"The turtle known," he paused once again as his master got even closer an evil intent in his eyes "as Leonardo." He finished.
Not even hesitating, a cry of pure and blind rage escaped Saki's throat as he slit the Guard across his face, the hefty armor no match for Saki's blade or the strength of his exoskeleton. Making contact the guard slid across the floor for all to see. A small trail of crimson was traced along the marble and wood flooring. The others winced slightly.
"That was an elite, how much harsher will our punishment be." One thought cringing as he witnessed the guard make a fatal error. On instinct the fallen soldier raised his hand to feel the deepness of the cut. In Saki's eyes this was a sign of weakness, something he despised.
Lunging forward Saki tore at the fallen man "You were not worthy of the mission!" he cried darkness cutting at the edge of every word.
Keeping there eyes forward, the rest of the team only heard a strangled plea for mercy as they then received sound of the hard cold metal tearing into human flesh.
Taking in a deep breath as he stared at what used to be one of his finest warriors, the Shredder returned to face the rest, a slightly calmer expression outlined his face. "So, Leonardo has once again interfered with my plans has he? Well, we will all have to make sure that he does not ever have that chance again." Saki smiled now almost fatherly like. "Tell me did any of you notice what the reptile was up to? Training? Out on a 'patrol' with his brother's? Meditating with the rodent? Or perhaps he was just walking around looking at the life denied to him and his kind?"
Silence once again coated the inner chamber as the followers all glanced about nervously. That is until, either bravery or stupidity seized one member as he began "Master, it seemed as if the turtle was not doing any of those things, but instead was watching her. Presumably I mean."
"Why is that?"
"From where he attacked it would seem to have an almost perfect view of the child."
Chuckling, a slow and malicious smile curved his lips. "So it appears our friend, Leonardo has feelings for this girl." He smile increased as he pondered this. Letting out another shrill laugh that could in some places have caused glass and fine china to crack "This could be more rewarding, than I ever deemed possible. Yes quite rewarding indeed." He whispered before continuing "Send word to our benefactor that we are in the process of obtaining their long awaited goal. Also set surveillance out around the city, be on constant watch for this girl. You must not let her elude you, kill the turtles if you must, but avoid that if possible. My friend wishes that they remain unharmed for the time being."
Giving a nod the lone foot got up to do as told. Saki closely followed, turning around he saw the rest still bowed. "Oh and to the rest of you. Failure was not an option." He smiled sweetly before raising his gauntlet. Instantly the doors snapped shut as he walked away, listening to the screams as poisonous gas began to fill the room he left behind. All the while still chuckling "At last I know what you mean, old friend. The turtles do have a weakness it was only a matter of time to discover it."
Back at the lair…
Returning very soon with a few rags and a bowl full of cold water, Leo entered the room to find Don carefully placing Beth on a cot. Worry struck him again. More wounds? Was something severe?
Hurriedly rushing in Leo nearly dropped the bowel in anticipation of news "How is she?" he asked dreading an answer
Before Donny could answer Beth's voice piped in "I'm fine, nothing to worry about. Ow." She hissed laying back a little
"It's a concussion, mild, but still she needs to stay up for a few hours." Don smiled turning to Leo his brother's expression doing nothing to help his worry. Coming over he took a seat next to her as he heard Donny chuckling slightly leaving the room a small whistling tune could be heard from him
"Even Donny." He sighed then turning his attention fully on Beth "So how are you feeling?" he asked again dipping the cloth in water, gently applying pressure to the wounded area
"Didn't you already ask that?" she teased a small bit of pink could be seen in Leonardo's face, this was not how he had hoped their first conversation would go
"Um, yeah, I was er…just…" his mind was screaming 'You idiot, you've practiced this a hundred times and now you can't get it right? Man you are hopeless.'
"It's o.k. in fact I think its, kinda cute." She blushed sitting back up a little brushing away a few stray hairs that lingered around her face "After all if positions we're switched that's all I'd be concerned about." She smiled reassuringly
"Thanks." He paused searching for a conversation starter his eyes falling on Don's Bo. Perfect. Ninjistu. "So I saw you practicing, where'd you learn that?"
"What?"
"The way of the ninja. Do you have a sensei?"
"I wish. In truth, I've just been trying to teach myself from books, videos and such. Not a lot of people here train in ninjistu and the ones I've heard about, shouldn't really be trusted."
"Really?" he was intrigued and an idea began to tug at his mind "Say Ms.Hart…"
"Please call me Beth." She smiled warmly snuggling up to him
Instinct kicked in as he placed his arm around her, pulling his new found love closer "Beth." He corrected "I don't know if you'd be up for it, but maybe after your feeling better, I could show you a few things. Hang out…in the dojo, talk about er….weapons and that type of thing." he was rambling he knew, even to him his voice sounded to be loaded with stupidity, he was sure she was annoyed by now, but never quite expected what came next. A sudden feeling of velvet lips being pressed against his pulled him out of his thoughts. Shocked he looked down to meet the bright gaze of a very beautiful woman
"So, by ninja standards, was that considered a weapon?" she smiled guys always got like this nerves talking before thought could catch up with them. But she heard every word clearly. By dojo he probably meant park, roof, lake side, alone. And by 'weapons' he meant plans, future, them, and of course both events would require alone time and a lot soul kissing (when you kiss the one you truly love)
"Could be." He added "But everything goes better in pairs." He grinned leaning in for another kiss. Once again time got away from them as they locked their arms around each other, before long Beth wasn't lying down but nestled on Leo's lap as they continued.
In between a breath Leo found himself voicing the words that had been screaming at his subconscious for the past month "I love you." Still in an embrace Leo half expected her to pull away or smack him. They'd only met like what? A couple hours ago and here he was letting her know what he felt.
Neither of these things were received by him, instead he heard her whisper "Finally." As her hair swept across his shoulders, Beth said nestling his neck. Then spoke "I love you to."
With one deep and final kiss they pulled apart.
"WooHoo! Leonardo." They heard a sudden and unwelcome voice break in, Beth would swear she could literally see the vein throbbing in the blue masked turtles head as they turned around to an orange masked turtle walk in with a chuckle "Raph told me you were getting action, but I never thought this." Both faces were a shade comparable to a cheery tomato at this point
"Mikey…" would they never stop!
"Oh don't mind me bro. I'm just an observer. Like when April got us to go see Legally Blonde with her, only you don't have to pay eight bucks to watch two people play. Did Leo tell you about that? We had to practically strap Raph and Cassey to their seats for that movie. HAHAHA! Good times. Good times. By the way I'm Mikey, whats yours pretty lady?" he smiled extending his hand.
Before Leo could answer Don came walking in "Mike! I told you to leave them…alone." He paused taking in the sight when yet another rough laugh broke in
"Told ya Mikey, quite a sight huh? Not everyday we catch Fearless here in a make out session with a hot chick." He smiled getting closer
Before Leo could make a sound Beth grabbed her head in fake pain. Immediately Donny rushed everyone out. Once gone Beth sat up again "So, that help any?" she laughed
Leo smiled at the twinkle in her eye "Yeah, it helped. Brothers. But what can you do right?" he teased
"Right." She responded leaning in for another kiss
Just before meeting Mikeys voice called out "Leo as soon as you can Master Splinter wants to have A talk. Or rather 'THE Talk'"
Leo's eyes got wide at this. Oh man, please not the talk anything but the talk. Like he remembered once at eleven was enough!
"It's o.k. I'll wait for you and then we can talk a little with words." She paused as she was set back down on the bed "And then continue our conversation on 'weapons'" she smirked as he turned to leave
"Count on it." He smiled broadly, making a mental note to get Raphael back as soon as possible for that. However his grin would be there for awhile. He just to hoped his father wouldn't take it the wrong way during his explanation.
A/N: oooh sinister chapter huh? lol(nah I'm not that creepy) But for the record, Does anyone else think that its scarry to write scenes for this guy? He scares the bageebers(grandma's word) outta me! That's regarding the Shredder I mean, I came up with this chapter a long time ago but it never got the chance to post it until recently so thanks for all your patience and support. Oh and I mixed chapter four and five together so you get two updates for the updates of one.(hope that made sense) anyways hope you enjoyed this. Mikey's such a little trouble maker isn't he? Lol.
Catch ya later,
innocent-rebel
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