So, here's the next chapter. I hope you're all enjoying it. Some of you might notice a certain phrase from the Battle Nexus game (I'm not gonna tell you which one - you'll have to guess...)

Enjoy

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"Hiiya!" Leo attacked as fast as he could, throwing his blade at Shredder's abdomen. The large figure dodged the strike, aiming his katana at the green enemy, though only hitting the air. Leo jumped, trying to figure out his options. There weren't many. He had to think fast, if he wanted to win, and save his brother…

"You're not gonna win, Shredder," Leo hissed, more to himself than his enemy. With another cry, the leader launched his next attack, this time hitting Shredder's leg. Leo eyes widened. He didn't make a scratch. Shredder laughed evilly.

"You fool," the dark voice boomed, "You can't fight me. I am the most powerful ninja - EVER!" Shredder flung his claws on his glove at Leo, striking his chest. Three gashes opened, streams of blood running down.

A small wince escaped from Leo, but it wouldn't be enough to stop him. Instead, it only made him angrier - and afraid. He had to win. He had to win the battle, save Raph and get him back to the lair. The turtle's eyes slowly turned to see his brother's lifeless body by the wall, and it lit a fire in Leo's mind. No. He had to win.

"I can," Leo cried, ignoring the burning marks on his chest, "I battle for justice and honor - and to protect my family." He launched himself at Shredder, but was quickly cut off by his enemy's sword. Shredder had dodged his attack. Now they stood with only their weapons between them, metal against metal. The first to let his guard down, would loose, and they both knew it. Shredder's eyes turned to slits, calculating his chances. The turtle was too strong for him to break in this position. He needed a distraction. His mind quickly set on a target. With a swift movement, he threw Leo to the side and ran towards Raphael, raising his katana.

Leo hissed, as he was pushed away, but he quickly realized the purpose. His eyes widened in shock, stopping him dead in his track for less than a second. But it was a fatal second. Leonardo sped up, trying to reach his brother before Shredder.

He had to, there was nothing holding him back. With all the strength the young turtle possessed, he pushed himself over Raph, taking the strike from Shredder, as he flung the sword towards them.

Leo screamed in pain, landing next to his brother. His back and left side was burning violently, and he could feel the warm blood running down his skin. He pushed himself upwards, only to feel the burn strike harder, making him collapse on the ground.

"Leave - him alone - Shredder," Leonardo hissed between breaths, looking up. Shredder's eyes gloved a dark red color, looking down at the defeated green creature on the ground. He chuckled darkly, as Hun and several ninjas came to stand behind him. And that was it. Shredder turned away from him and walked past his ninjas without a word, leaving the dirty job behind him.

Hun stared down at Leo, a smirk spreading on his scared features. Suddenly, he grabbed Leo by the shell and lifted him into the air, only to throw him down hard into the pavement.

"Sleep tight…" It was the last thing Leo could hear, before he passed out, slowly feeling the very small trail of blood coming from his mouth and dripping on the ground…