Heroes in the Half-Shell
Chapter 21 – Getting up to the Roof
Disclaimer: I do not repeat DO NOT own TMNT and crew in any way cause they belong to Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird (Only knows as the Greatest Guys on Earth!). Other characters like a certain OC that happen in these fanfic rightfully belongs to me and only ME!
Announcement from the writer: Hey guys! Here's an another short chapter; leading up to the Big Battle of the film! Plus, I forgot to mention that I'm dedicating not only this chapter but the previous chapter, on the victims and the events of Hurricane Harvey, Irma & Maria and the earthquakes in Mexico. It just proves that climate change is real and it is a serious threat. Another reason why we should knock Trump out of office and have either Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bernie Sanders, Sally Yates or Maxine Waters to take his place. Together as a team, they would wipe the floor of Trump and his posse! Okay, before we get this show on the roll, its reviewing time!
From the reviews/PMs that I got, I will answer them:
To ChelleNorlund
Wow. This story is soooooooooooooo good. :-) I like it, I love it. :-)
I bet the next one will be about when the turtles, April, Sally & Vern will go to Sacks' Tower in the city to stop the Shredder & Sacks for good.
Keep up the good work, I hope you will update soon.
Thanks,
ChelleNorlund.
Girl, it's like you haven't seen the movie.
Other than that, thanks! The biggest moment will be split off into a few sections so please bear with me.
To erica phoenix16
Thanks for updating. :)
No worries! They are plenty more until the very end!
Here comes the next chapter!
(Manhattan, NY – 9:05am)
It was a serene calm before the raging storm.
Coming into the heart of the Big Apple was an active black chopper. It doesn't seem out of the ordinary to see a large flying vehicle in the air in a big metropolis like New York.
Sacks was in the command seat as the skilled pilot steers the helicopter towards his tower. A huge spiral sits on top of the rooftop. The large Sacks Industries logo is placed on the side with a black "S" nearly taking up the sign. Right next door was an even large taller tower that belongs to Sacks' previous occupation. It is still active to this day with a new CEO.
In the back was his passage. After dealing with the green nuisance back in the mountainside, he has joined his adopted son to proceed with the next phase of the plan. Their trip back home was indeed a smooth one as nothing has intervened them.
Sacks calls in from his seat. "Sensei, the mutagen is four minutes out," he speaks via the radio. "Moving forward as planned."
Dropping his master on the rooftops, Sacks flies the chopper to its landing pad which it is located in the parking lot. Steams evaporates out the grates and pipes along the roof. Shredder heads towards the centre of the spiral. Located underneath the structure, an ancient console loads up, showing different keys that you would almost find on any computer.
But this computer was not exactly hi-tech like a Mac or Windows XP. This digital hardware was more than a decade old and it was used in the past for their original plan that only a few do and don't know.
The keyboard is presented to the master as he pulls up the screen. The ninja master flicks the on switch and begins to type in a few commands. On the screen was a canister, very similar to the small one that was used to hold the mutagen many years ago. But this one is a large one. And it is located inside the spiral. The perfect ideal location for the toxic to be released. At the moment, the huge canister was filled with gas. Located at the bottom in a red watery colour was the liquid chemical itself. Once it reaches to the top, Shredder will convert the fluid into a breathable gas. It will cause to spread all over the city for everyone to breath into it.
As he begins to activate the machine which will commence very soon, Sacks will convert the reptiles' blood into the precious mutagen. It has been 15 long years, but it will be all the worth once they have gain what they need and what they will get in the outcome. Power and money. Those two objectives were the goals for the two most powerful beings on the planet.
Shredder has nothing to worry about. With three mutants trapped in their bulletproof cases and the fourth; face down in defeat, nothing or no one can stop him. And even if the turtles do make it out of the businessman's mansion, it would be too late to stop him.
It would take a miracle to escape the manor and back to New York in a nick of time.
(Underneath Manhattan, NY – 9:06am)
And it is certainly a miracle for them today.
Sliding through the long tunnel, only a team of seven have now occupied the wet underpass that only a few brave souls would dare to go in and live to tell the tale. Plus, it was the quickest way back the Big Apple.
After trekking down the mountainside to reach the maintenance hatch, there was no time to waste. And it is a good thing that the boys are in their natural element. They have spent all their years in the sewers and it was time to put to the test as they are sliding down the flooded tunnel on their shells.
With only three humans with them, it would be fair for each mutant to volunteer to carry each human on their laps with their shells acting as sleds. Sliding on his shell in second place, the joyful Mikey jumped at the chance to carry the older Angelcake with him. It was a dream for him to have his dream girl in his lap. Out in front, the grouchy Raph wasn't the lucky enough when he has Vern in his lap during the ride down. At least he doesn't have the feisty teenager in his lap. Speaking of her, Sally was seated comfortable on the Fearless Leader's lap while being last in line. They were getting a bit wet from the ride but they will eventually dry off for a second when they get to their destination.
Vern lets out a small yelp as the scariest ride of his life continues. Mikey does use this time to act as a ride operator. "Please keep your arms and legs inside the shell at all times." With all this rocking around, the Turtle carrying each human did their best to secure them in their hold. It did felt like a roller-coaster to them.
Coming in third, Donnie was the only one standing up while surfing in the sewer tunnels. He was, at the moment, hack into the monitoring the satellite to see where Shredder is. Leo and Sally were right in front of him as the leader has to be close enough to listen onto the report. They slip past the first two with the leader now out in front.
"Satellite imagery shows Shredder's reached the top of Sacks' Tower," the techie turtle confirmed.
Sally nearly falls out of Leo's grip but manages to pull her right back in. He looks over his shoulder. "If that's where he's releasing the toxin from…"
Donnie finished his sentence. "…it's gonna spread all over the city!" And Sacks' Tower is located in the heart of the city. That is not good. They need to hassle if they want to live in an inhabitable city.
Raph was not too far to hear the news. "We need to…"
Just up ahead the steel pipe was smashed in half as underneath the missing middle section was the longest and darkest drop in the sewers. Maybe even longer than the mountainside. They all get up to shattered pipeline after Donnie slips past Leo. "…BREAK A LEFT!" Donnie yells out when he is the first one to sail out of the destroyed hole and goes flying towards the other end. He and his brothers weren't too scared of this jump as they have done this before. But April, Sally and Vern haven't. And it is a good thing that they closed their eyes before they were shot out of the tunnel.
But they didn't open their eyes up until they felt a bumpy landing and the turtle brothers laughing it up.
(Sacks Tower, Manhattan, NY – 9:06am)
After leaving his parked helicopter and carrying his steel container in one hand, Sacks makes his way to his private laboratory on the 36th floor. Only a few can enter the room. Like him and Shredder.
On the main table is a large device will help convert what Sacks needed in his master plan. A large silver cylinder vessel, leaning to the side, was bolted to a metal pole with a bunch of tubes; all in different sizes and shape, are hooked up with a AC cord connected for power. On a small metal stripe that is connected to the machine by small tubes will store the ready cure-all once the blood has been transformed.
Only a small sample would be enough to cure more than a football squad or a whole army of trained solider. Weak and old or small and fragile. This…potion would save millions,…thanks to the effects of the chemical that they created for such an occasion.
Sacks places the case on the marble floor. Opening the flap of his metal case, he wasted no time as he pulls the steel canister out of its compartment and sits on the table. He then grabs hold of a nearby tube and starts to connect the nozzle to the main hole. He was ready to make the mutagen once again.
It took them exactly a few minutes to get from the snowy hills outside of their fair city to right underneath the criminal's tower.
Raph was the first to break the grated door with his feet as he and his brothers slide out of the vent. They find themselves at the underground parking where only of their few armoured trucks are located. And there doesn't seem to be any Foot around. Guess they have entered the least guarded area. That's good. It will give them the time to catch their breath and think of a strategic plan. But they can't be too careful. April, Vern and Sally all hopped out. Some part on their body and hair were damped from the ride but they made it in one piece.
The leader has already formulated a plan. "All right, listen up. We gotta find the elevator and get up to the roof." Leo turns to the humans. "You guys get out of here," he orders them. "Get to a safe distance." He and his brothers wanted to make sure that they don't get caught by the toxin and get infected. Only mutants won't be harmed. Maybe they can warn everyone in the surrounding area. No, they can't. No-one would believe them even if they tired.
Sally doubtfully shakes her head. "And then what? Let Sacks get away with the mutagen?" She scoffs as she crosses her arms. "We ain't getting out of your hair just yet, you guys."
The Turtles all either scrunch or raised their eyebrows. It sounds like they want to get rid of them. Well, it's not going to be easy since they have come this far in this adventure. And now, she is sending them a mixed sign? They only know her for a few days and they thought they were the hard-to-read kind of beings. Guess they haven't known people like Sally for a while now.
Seeing the confused looks on their faces, April decided to help them out. "I think what she meant to say was that we can go find Sacks and get our hands on the mutagen as a contingency plan, just in case…you know." April didn't want to finish that sentence. After witnessing the battle between Raphael and Shredder, it would prove a bit difficult for the four of them. Vern was either mutually shaking or nodding his head in this plan of hers. If they stop Sacks, this could be the biggest story that New York,…no, the world has ever seen.
"And besides,…" Leo turns his attention on Sally, giving him a considerate smile, "…I think there is someone else that you know who needs more than Sacks does."
That is when Leo remember what the properties that the mutagen can do. She is right. It could be very vital to someone that they do know and dear. Leo smiles back when he catches on.
Raphael takes a few steps forward, mostly towards April. "Thanks for the vote of confidence," he acknowledges. At first, Raph thought that he and his brothers, after they dealt with Shredder, they would go after Sacks to get their hand on the mutagen. But now that April and the others have come along for the ride and volunteered to get it themselves takes a lot off their chest. Even if they do stop Shredder (which would be impossible) and stop the procedure (which would also be very impossible), there is still Sacks and the mutagen that is the problem. But with the humans on the case, they can stop him from making a quick getaway. Normally he is quick to judge, but after everything that has happened today, he was starting to think that he and his brothers can really depend on on them. Like allies or better yet,…friends. Guess everyone needs a pal to rely on.
"If we don't make it back,…" Leo said, walking towards them, "…bring the mutagen to Splinter. He looks at the humans one-by-one. "It can save his life."
It's true. If the theory is right, their father will be saved. Even if they don't make it back. Or save the city. At least they'll die trying.
During this whole time, Donnie has hack into the infrastructure of the building and rewired the system to make it easier for their human comrades to enter undetected. "Sacks' laboratory's is on the 36th floor," he confirmed the location of their target, walking to them. "I've already disabled the security system."
April, Vern and Sally nodded. Good for Donnie to watch their backs. After they freed him and his brothers, he helping them in more of a technical return. He was ready to leave with his team; taking a few steps forward…only to retrace them back to the secondary team. "Oh, and, uh…good luck."
April nods in return. Yeah. You too, Donnie.
There was only one Turtle who hasn't had a say yet. His brothers have already took-off running. So before he joins them, the lovely Mikey turns to the closest humans that he has ever met. Especially to his dear April. For he has something important to say to her and Sally if this was going to be the last time he will ever see her.
"If I don't return, remember me, girls." The dramatic reptile looks deeply into the eyes of one of his crush. "You both can always find me…" to add to his so-called fantastic piece that should have win an Oscar for himself, Mikey the Actor brings his finger and gently places it where her heart is located, "…in here." April looks at where he points his finger at. Vern and Sally could only watch the clichéd scene. But who says that April was the only one. He then drags his finger to Sally's. "…and in here too." Mikey really wants to share the love between the two lovelies.
Only Leonardo returns to pull Turtle Shakespeare by the rim of shell. Mikey was surprised by the sudden jerk, uttering a yelp in between. He has already wasted time. The three humans all watched the four Turtles leaving the scene to head out to the nearest elevator. They are in for the battle of their lives. This could actually be the last time that they will see each other.
Vern shakes his head in exasperation. Does she find this guy interesting or not? Weird crowd that she and Sally hang out in. He looks at both of the girls. "You too are complicated chicks."
Sally shrugs her shoulder. Once this is over, she might have a crowd that she can hang out with. And best of all, they are at the same age as she is.
They start walking towards a different tunnel which leads to a small jog. The squad have now split off into two, with a goal in mind.
Sacks turns the machine on. He turns a knob on as he watches the procedure. His subjects' blood begins to suck out through the first tube and into the main device.
Inside the large canister, a smaller one begins to spin around, working its magic. It will take a while but the result will all be worth it. Sacks has also sealed off all the exits just in case of any intruders that storm his fortress. But he doesn't need long. He is almost finished here. And even if someone does come here, he has a pleasant surprise for them.
Once the toxin is released into the public, Sacks will remain here but he has store hazmat suit in his disposal so he would not be infected by any of the poisonousness gas. Shredder's armour works the same way.
Sacks crouches down to get a good look at the smaller tube just in front of him. Air was released through the pressure as another tube located below begins to drizzle out green liquid substances and continues to slide more down the pipe. The first drum is filling up with a fresh batch of mutagen and rising steadily. Sacks smirks at this.
"Yeah…"
Their mission is proceeding as planned. No problems have been accounted.
So far.
"Elevator's just around this corner!"
Donatello not only hack into the security systems for the other team, but he has managed to download the building schematics. He has determined every turn and corner of the rouge's tower.
He and his brothers are running down the dark hallway, making their way to the main elevator. Once there, it will take them straight to the top of tower. That is where they will have their showdown with Shredder, shut down the machine that will unleash the deadly chemical and save the city.
The second team have got their hands full with the second objective within the tower. They just on their way to Sacks' laboratory to get their hands on the mutagen. Even if the Turtles don't survive this ordeal, April, Sally and Vern will surely take the cure-all to their dying father. But the boys cannot worry about that. Only one thing at a time. They could simply just buy time for them to escape the danger if it gets out of hand.
The boys were simply ready to bring down Shredder and the house. "All right, guys, listen up," Leo gives the team a last minute pep-talk. "We stick to my plan and we won't fail." As long as no one on his team argue with anything. Especially to a certain red-bandana mutant.
The four mutants turned around the exact corner. "Fan out in three, two, one…"
But they all skid to a halt. What was wrong? Why did they stop?
Because they have just run into a warehouse full of every available Foot Soldiers.
The dark forces were minding their own business; gearing up, moving container, chatting strategic talk, some of them were heading to their vehicles, only to stop whatever they were doing to see four giant turtles in the hallway. Some of them are either still at the mansion in the snowy hill or on the side of the deadly mountain. Either way, the rest were here.
The tension in the room was very awkward for both teams. The first one are surprised that the four mutants have enter their domain and are in the same room as they are. And the other team were pretty embarrassed that they run into the last people that they wanted to see. They all stood like statues; hoping to not get noticed by the infamous group before them. A pin-drop sound was made as an actual pin was dropped and fell to the ground, producing that noise. The Foot curiously looked at the green men just only a few yards away from them. Only Mikey and Raph nervously smiled and waved at the soldiers in black.
So, the only question remained: who will fire the first shot?
Certainly not the Turtles as the Foot all charged; screaming and all armed up.
They were all getting nervous. How many are there? Enough to fight them all or tire them out? Donnie was standing at the far left of the doorway to see a control switch. As soon as the Foot started running, Donnie placed his index finger and furiously, starts to press the button to close the steel door; sealing and separating from them.
"Whoa…" Mikey gasp. They were so many Foot. All in one room. Well, they are a lot of them. Under the mask and all, they all have different skins, different looks, and different background and they all work together under the same order.
The door has just covered the leader in blue when the Foot start firing. Only the front line was the first to fire the shots. Despite being bulletproof, the Turtles still duck and cover themselves from the heavy fire. Even if the door did already cover for Mikey, he still ducks for cover. Maybe these bullets can actual get through. Some bullets fire on Donnie and Raph but they bounce off their shell. The door comes to a close. Sparks flies off the steel door with every hit.
On the other side, Donnie has locked the door down shut and pulled out some wires. The small box was lit on fire due to some broken wires. Just to make sure that no one will open this door. Like he was sure that they were going the right way. Well, it is their first time here and they don't know their way around the place.
He turns to his brothers who were lucky to not get hit. "Not the elevator," he said, holding up his index finger. It was just a slight miscalculation on that part. For which Donnie…was not too proud of and takes the blame for it. It did get their hearts going.
One was just shaking his head. He almost got them hurt for taking a different route instead. "Nope." Guess they took the wrong turn thanks his top-notched navigation system. Another was thankful not be killed on the spot; letting out a sign of relief, and the other…well, the other just looks pissed off when he is the last one to stand up. He simply growls at him. Raph will certainly get back at him when this is all over.
But right now, they need to stay focus on their mission as they pressed forward. At least the chosen elevator was just around the right corner. And this time, no Foot Soldier.
Sacks radios in to give his master the good news. "The first vial is filling with antidote now."
Eyeing the console, Shredder pushes the final keys in before turns a small knob on his left. "Initiating the toxin release procedure." On the screen, the red liquid begins to fill up. Lights were flashing as the large canister sit high above the city.
This was it.
In about 10 minutes, the city will be contaminated, startling civilians will be infected and perish within seconds. And Shredder and Sacks will rule the city with an iron fist.
Their day has finally come.
Eep! This is it! The big battle is fast approaching! What will be the outcome and who will come out on top? Guess we will find out next time on:
Heroes in the Half-Shell: TMNT vs. the Shredder Part One
Author's Notes: Well, I did say that this was a short chapter. There will be a few more and another long one as well. It is the last long one, I promise. Plus, I did manage to finish this (if I didn't have work or any distractions) a day or so. Nice achievement, right?
So, like I said before, this chapter and the previous chapter is all dedicated to the family, friends and the victims of Hurricane Harvey, Irma, and now Maria, and the earthquakes in Mexico. So much damage has taken and it's because no one pays attention to the effects of climate change. Well, we are and we are doing everything we can to change it. Let's get rid of the naysayers and bring in the inspirational ones. Maybe I should do a course to learn about the environment. Or better yet (and financial-wise), I can educate myself in it. Either way, I will learn how to save the planet. (which reminds me of doing another YouTube series…)
Plus, when we get close to the end, I would love to hear some title ideas for the sequel. Don't be afraid to name a few. I will mention them in the very last chapter and they will get the first sneak peek at the story.
For my videos, two shows are done and a few more to go. The 2012 series is coming to an end in a few days' time and for which…I am not prepared for But…all good things must come to an end. But why does the series have to end with the human race wiped out and only mutants exist. Kinda like the Maximum Ride series if you think about it.
Anyway, hope you guys like this chapter. The real excitement is just around the corner.
Until we meet again,
The DragonLord2912