Heroes in the Half-Shell
Chapter 22 – TMNT vs. the Shredder Part One
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 we are! The Final Confrontation is here! First, let's get the reviews out of the way, shall we?
From the reviews/PMs that I got, I will answer them:
To erica phoenix16
Thanks for updating. :)
No worries! I can't believe that we are getting SO close to the final!
To ChelleNorlound
Wow. :-) Your story is soooooooooooooo good, sorry, I just can't help myself, I just got very excited, still, I do got both movies of Ninja Turtles on DVD & I do watch them. ;-)
My idea for a sequel is maybe it can be similar to the Ninja Turtles 2: Out of the Shadows, like how the turtles got to meet Casey Jones, fought Rocksteady, Bebop & also Krang & also save the city from the Technodrome, including have this catchphrase; Turtle Power! What do you think?
Keep up the good work, I hope you will update soon.
Thanks,
ChelleNorlund.
Yeah. It is good, isn't it?
That's the whole idea. But more will be added and explained. Stay tuned!
To Blackrose3107
Awesome chapter! I can't wait to read the next one! XD
Thanks! This one…is definitely a good one.
To horsemens
Eee! You've always been the master of build-up when breaking up your chapters! Looking forward to the big scene!
The big scene is coming up and thank you very much for the 'master of build-up'. Means a lot!
The Turtles vs. the Shredder. Get ready to get shell-shocked, son!
(Sacks Tower, Manhattan, NY – 9:14am)
This is it.
This is the moment that they have all been waiting for.
Facing up against Shredder – the notorious leader that the world has ever seen.
There was certainly no turning back once they have entered the elevator. It was a one trip the 54th level. Once they have arrived, the access to the rooftop is just a stair away.
It was time for them to put their training to the ultimate test. Their father has taught them everything that he knows by the book. Skills. Weapons. Tactics. Everything to become a true Ninja Warrior.
Just like him.
They are doing this not just for their master, but for April, Sally, Vern, and for all the people of New York. When they have defeated Shredder, this nightmare is over. Splinter has told them that they were bound for greatness and destined to protect the people of New York. That it is their destiny to be their only hope. And that they have to be patience and wait until the time is right.
Well, the one thing that they can't wait is to get off this annoying ride straight to the top.
Waiting to get to the upper floor, they were all cramped up inside a small elevator. It was designed to hold about ten men. Not four large turtles. Guess Sacks and his evil forces have forgot the memo. Taking the stairs would be less painful but a tiring one. They were already half-way there. By now, the second team would have arrived on the chosen floor of where Sacks would be located.
Their muscles were all tensed up in such a small space that is moving upwards. Their breathing is pretty heavy as they enter into the battle in which…they might not survive.
With each floor that they have passed, a ding noise speaks through the intercom. Signs were pasted on the wall. NOTICE: WEAPONS OF ANY KIND PROHIBTED. SAFTEY REQUIRES TEAMWORK. BE PART OF OUT TEAM! Each mutant is gripping their weapons in their hold, ready to sue them at will. Their chosen weapon that they have master for nearly than a decade. Hopefully, it will be put to good use in today's fight.
The quiet, right now, was…undeniable...bothersome. There was some neck cracking, letting out a deep breath, scratching or rolling their heads around and praying internally. They need something to release the tension. Something…extraordinary.
Tap. Tap. Tap. Tap. Tap. Tap. Tap. Tap.
Leonardo, Donatello and Raphael looked over to the source of the light tapping made possible by a few sticks connected to chain. Michelangelo was getting the pre-fight show going on by hitting some beat to the rhythm. Maybe to lighten the mood or something.
He stops hitting his sticks together. "MC Mikey," he sings before resuming the same beat again. He then stops to do the same thing but adding a different track to it. "MC…" Mikey starts to beatboxes and resumes his tapping.
But who says that he was the only one who knows how to bring the beat in. Raphael does know how to carry a tune since he has music in his reptile blood. Maybe once this battle is over, he would reconsider finishing the Hip-hop Christmas Album with his little brother. He owes him. Raph nods his head to the rhythm. As soon Mikey starts to beatboxing, Raph comes into the song with light fast tapping on his Sais.
Although he likes join in a certain recording sessions, Donnie comes in time with Raph; doing a double tap to the wall of the elevator to every first beat. He then did some small beatboxing to it but not as much like his brothers. After a few lights bars in, Raph joins his beatboxing brother with his own loud beatboxing. He did a little bit when he started.
There was only one turtle left. And he was the most serious turtle out of all of them. Surely, he wasn't really in the mood to play down some tunes before going into what could be the greatest fight he and his brothers have ever had. They have to do whatever it takes to stop Shredder at any cost. Not to mention with the whole city and everyone in it is on the line.
Oh, what the heck!
One last song before they go charging into their match wouldn't kill them. Might as well go with the flow. Leo click his blades together with the beat while making some noise to it. He keeps doing that part before moving to clang the guard together as Mikey was saying "Ricky-ricky-ricky-ricky-remix!"
Who knew that singing to the beat and banging their weapons together would be the one last good thing that they do together as a family before they head right into the lion's den to face the dragon himself? Loads of fun, I guess.
And they didn't stop until the final ding hits the top floor. No: 54.
The boys, unfortunately, had to stop their fun and resumed their position. It's time.
The main doors slide open. When it got wide enough, all four Turtles charged out, letting out a battle cry.
It has only been a few minutes since he has activated them machine.
Some cries caught his attention which caused the Shredder to turn around. Individually, they all jumped up from the level below. It was in the form of four green fellows with a different weapon each. And they all have a personal score to settle with the ninja warrior himself.
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have arrived to crash Shredder's little party.
They all took a few steps forward; towards the steel menace himself. "Ready? Stance!" the leader calls out. One-by-one, the Turtles take up a battle stance, based on their personality and weapons. They were prepared for the worst.
The Japanese terrorist clenches his fist and growls in rage. How…how is this possible? How did they escape? Only three were his prisoners and he was sure that he left the fourth flat on his shell; bruised and battered. Never to rise again. It must be those despicable humans that they have accomplish with. They must have freed them. And his men and Karai failed to stop them.
No matter. The machine has been set and there was nothing that they can't do to stop it. They are going to need a pray once he is through with them.
Raph was lightly swinging his Sais to their side; ready for a rematch. But before they make the first move, he needs to say to his little brother who is on his left. He doesn't look at him as his eyes are locked on Shredder. "Hey, Mikey, remember that thing you used to say when we were kids?" he asked.
Now not the time for a flashback. Mikey knows what he is talking about. It was his own little catchphrase that he used to say on a daily basis when they were small. But thanks to Raph and his threats, he never spoken the forbidden word ever again. "You made me promise never to say it agai—"
Well, Raph is taking it back. "Forget about that." He looks to Mikey. "Still got one in the tank?"
Mikey smiles at this gesture. Guess it was now or never kind of moment. "I've been holding it in for years."
By judging the word that Mikey is going to say after all this time and how he and Raph are going to set some fireworks off, Leo knows it can't be good. "Wait, guys! We need a plan!"
But as usually, they simply ignored him as Mikey cries out his own catchphrase. "COWABUNGA!"
Not just Mikey and Raph but Don as well, all charged at the metal fiend. Even Shredder was ready for this predictable move. He takes a running start before leaping up in the air and does a split kick in the faces of Raphael and Donatello. While still in the air, he kicks the final turtle down before landing gracefully on the grated ground. Three down, one to go.
So much for charging in. They just don't listen. Especially when they are up against a madman that is about to unleash poison to the whole city.
Only Leonardo stay standing on the spot. He gets into position. It was time for the blades to clash and to see who outrank whom.
All at once, the two ninjas both take a running start. Leaping into the air at the same time, Shredder gets to him first by grabbing him and slamming to the ground; hard. If he didn't have a shell like his father, Leo would feel the aching pain and remained in a vulnerable position for a short but fatal time.
With the reptile on his back and out in the open, Shredder sneaks a stomp attack on his plastron to which Leo felt it. Now he knows how Raph felt when Shredder did a number on him. But he wasn't done yet. Shredder draws his blades and proceed to stab his head. The turtle sees the next move and rolls on his left side; dodging the deadly move. Shredder goes in again but this time, aims for his chest. The teenage swordsman crosses his katana to block the attack. But Shredder quickly grabbed him by the rim of his shell…
…and throws him over his head! Leo crashes into a bunch of poles and pipes as he heads for the edge of the building.
"LEO!" Mikey cries out for his big brother. Leo slides off the ledge and falls down, towards the concrete pavement! For the second time of the day, he witnessed his brother disappeared. And no one was there to save him this time.
He only fell a metre down before grabbing a steel thick pillar. He was saved…for now. Shredder was too strong for him. No wonder Raphael almost got his shell whooped by him. Splinter did warn them about how powerful he can be. He may have taken the first hit but he gives him enough time to come up with another strategic move to fight back. Just hope that his brothers can hold up against Shredder until he can get back up.
The debris caused by the turtle continues to descend to ground. Bits of wires, pipes and poles have come crashing down on the ground and miraculous, by the starling civilians! The lucky ones saw it coming as either of them moved out of the way or concealed their heads from the sudden impact.
A large piece actually crushes a car which the driver hopes he/she has insurance. An active cop was on duty when he was nearby to witness the unexpected collapse of debris on the streets. A couple of cars smashed up against each other thanks to the crash as the drivers left the scene.
He looks up with an intercom in his grip. "Yeah, we got a 10-10. Debris falling from the building," he reports through his little radio. As he stays put for back-up, he in the meantime orders everyone around the surrounding areas to clear out. They have absolutely no idea what is going on up there other than broken pieces falling off building.
After going up the elevator onto the 35th floor and taking the rest by the stairs, Team Two have not been found out by Sacks or any of the Foot. Not just yet.
Vern, April and Sally have all turned around the corner and see a large blue sign. Sacks' main lab is located in large bold. They are on the right floor.
"Come on," Vern softly speaks. The male was leading the pack down the hallway as he directs the girls down the right path. They just better hope that Sacks does not notice that he is expecting company into his domain.
They come the main doors to the workstation. Vern opens the doors to let April and Sally through first. He closes the door up behind him to find themselves in a different lab. The problem is that they are the only ones in here. Maybe they took a wrong turn?
Through the windows inside the lab, they spot just they are looking for. Sacks. And by the looks of it, he is all alone. Perfect.
The businessman himself is not much of a fighter. So he can physically do any damage like Shredder would do. It was three against one. They can easily take him down. But in order to still obtain the element of surprise, they have to be remain quiet. April, Sally and Vern looked through the glass to see that he is busy with the machine. He must be transferring the Turtles' blood into mutagen. They began to walk through the door that separates the room.
The businessman hears the faint footsteps. He wasn't expecting company. If it was one of his men, they would radio him. If it was his master, his stepping was much heavier than theirs. Sacks has a clear idea of whom has come knocking.
Sacks whips out a black item from his table and pulls the trigger. Sally was ahead of her friends when she was quick to spot the known item in his hand. Her skin went pale in a microsecond. "HIT THE DECK!"
Quick to think, April, Sally and Vern all ducked for cover behind the counter; serving it as their barrier. After they dive, the gunshot was made and glasses were smashed that would have been where Sally's appendix would have been. Luckily, no one was hit. Thanks to Sally's screaming.
Scratch that. It's three against one with a deadly gun in his hand.
After nearly taking a near-fatal fall thanks to Shredder, Leonardo takes a quick breather. He decided to slide his katanas back into their gauntlets before he gets back into the game. In the meantime, he just hopes that his brothers are doing ok at the moment.
Raphael and Michelangelo are a bit shaken up from the last attack. It was pretty foolish of them to head straight into battle without a battle plan. Guess they should have listen to Leo. Hope he is ok and not turtle pavement paint.
Donnie was the only one ready to go. "I got this, guys! I'll take him!" He quickly recovers from Shredder's blow and comes up to him. The steel monster looks at him as he approaches, doing a couple of downward spins on his Bo-Staff. "Come on!" he beckons; arming himself with his wooden weapon.
Two can play at this game. Shredder whips out a few blades each from his gauntlet, pulls them out and clamps them together. He made himself a staff of his own but deadlier and sharper.
Normally Donnie is not the most violent turtle or the first ninja to take the first shot or the warrior who sits on the sidelines but if any of his brothers are down, he would glad put himself on the line to protect them.
The turtle decided to throw the first move. He spins around to whack Shredder's legs but the ninja master easily blocks the attack. More whacks and blows were made and Shredder keeps on blocking it with great speed. Even faster than Donatello himself. Just Donnie was trying to gain the upper hand in any possible way, Shredder was too quick for as he punches off his feet, letting him slide to the ledge and falls overboard to join his leader.
Mikey was going at it like Bruce Lee! Swinging his nunchunks around, he was going to win this round for his brothers.
"Oh, no, you don't!" he screams; giving all that he has got as he gets closer to Shred-head. Just as Mikey was about to whack him in the head, Shredder manages to lock his right hand under his arm; locking him in. He has got the turtle trapped. Shredder sneaks a punch in the ribcage to give Mikey a sore bruise. He then twists his body around so he is facing the open sky.
Guess where the third turtle is going? Yep.
Shredder uses his strength to throw the poor turtle over his shoulder and heads for the ledge. Mikey loses his grip on his weapon when Shredder shoulder-throws him. The lone nunchakus flies in the air for a short time before Shredder skilfully catches it and does a few swings. That is when he sees the fourth turtle charging at him.
Raph was the last one to deal with Shredder. Since he fought with him the last time, the red turtle hopes to have better luck this time. But the way that he has cleaned the floor of his brothers, Shredder won't go easy on him last time.
Shredder used his opponent's weapon against him. For instance, he spins, duck down and uses Michelangelo's nunchaku to swipe at the charging turtle's shin. A perfect hit sends Raph to his knees. Once the turtle is down, Shredder does a diagonal swipe at his hand; throwing the turtle back onto his feet. Raph gains his ground before charging at him once more.
Doing a sweep at the leg; sending Raph to do a spin in the air, Shredder kicks him in the stomach and sends him into more fragile structure around him. Raph didn't get one shot at him as he slides on the ground and falls off the edge to join the rest of his family. He took more construction with him including a ladder too.
Shredder disgustedly throws the wooden chain weapon away and walks calmly towards the ledge of his adopted son's building. He has a feeling that they would survive.
He just needs to know. Because he is not done with them yet.
April, Vern and Sally were definitely in a pickle. They thought their mission would go a bit smooth to stop him and take the mutagen away from him.
The problem is that the crazy man himself is wielding a handgun. A very fatal weapon that can hurt or kill anyone if used carefully. Like Sacks.
The first small was already filled up and has moved onto the second one. The second team were a bit startled with this surprised but Sacks was surprised to see the wannabee heroes in his mist. Especially if two of them are daughters of his former colleagues of his. He gives off a pathetic laugh at this display. Vern comforts both the girls. He was pretty much sacred as they are.
"Seriously,…" he giggles while extending his own hand out, "…the three of you…you're all adorable, really." He finds this act a little liking to his taste despite being all childish. "I could just pinch your cheeks!"
With those evil hands? I don't think so.
Vern pokes his head over the counter; barely. He wanted to see if there was another way around without getting shot dead.
Sacks sees him as he fires another few shots. None of them hit Vern but only destroy another couple of glass objects. The cameraman retracts back to his original position as both April and Sally flinched at each shot that was fired.
The three humans just hope that the Turtles are not having as much trouble as they are.
Unfortunately, it looks pretty worse not for the Turtles but for everyone in the surrounding area of Sacks Tower.
Because it is like a war zone down on the streets of New York.
Sirens from a few more police cars were blaring when they entered the chaotic scene. Some of the officers whom were on duty especially the cop who radio in have already barricade the area; pushing the civilians back to avoid putting themselves in danger. A large Police van was the last vehicle by the officials to enter the scene. Almost everyone is either watching this hectic scene before them or got their phones out to record the moment.
Now the cops have reported in that they have spotted four large beings on the side of Sacks Tower. Did they mention that they were green and there is a large steel man on the ledge; looking down on them? Guess not.
Since he was the last to be thrown off the building, Raphael didn't fall much as he was directly above his little brother. Leonardo was the further of them all and just below Donatello. And Donnie is hanging by a thread. And by thread, he means he was lucky enough to slide his Bo-Staff right through the bent corner of the grated floor. If he didn't hook it in time, who knows how he will end up on the ground from a high distance.
Only the worst has yet to come. And it was heading this way.
Donnie was the first to spot him. His blades have already flicked out. "Ugh,…guys, he's coming, he's coming!" he scarily muttered. He was getting Goosebumps already from seeing him up close. The smart turtle has put his faith in his staff to not break or lose its grip on the steel. Or else...
The dominating villain comes to the ledge of the building; looking down at his subjects that were once his. Persistent, aren't there? They are still hanging on. Not for long.
Donnie tries to shimmy up his pole in order to grab onto the concrete ledge. But Shredder has something else in mind for the turtle himself.
"Guys!" Mikey yells. He too sees the Shredder. And boy does he look mad, despite wearing the concealed mask and all.
He has more than one way to finish his foes off. Too bad they are not birds. Shredder thrusted his sharp gauntlets up… Donnie goes completely pale. Oh, no…
The leader was first to spot this attack. "Donnie!"
Shredder slams his blades into the ground; releasing the staff from the grate and letting the screaming turtle fall to his demise.
"DONNIE!" the baby brother screams.
Donnie was falling head first! Bits of concrete were falling at the same speed. But his death will have to wait because Leo manages to catch him by the ankle at the last second. No one goes sushi on the leader's watch!
The tall turtle was swinging from side-to-side with his brother's tight grip on him. "Come on, come on!" Donnie begged. His hand was still clinging onto his weapon. He was saved at the moment. But for how long?
This situation got even tricker for both him and Leo when the blue turtle felt a slight movement in the steel pillar that he is holding onto. The tight bolts began to snap off and a strip of metal that is in-between of it was staring to bent. And the column itself was slowly sliding out of its position.
With one hand gripping onto the steel pillar, it was beginning to give away thanks to the added weight. Any sooner and Donnie will not be the only one going to an early grave.
"Hang on, Leo!" Raph cries out for his troubled brother.
Leo needs to think of something. And fast!
Oh boy! Looks like both of the squads are in trouble! One is barely hanging on to against Shredder while the other would be gun down if not careful. Guess we will find out what happens in the next in:
Heroes in the Half-Shell: TMNT vs. the Shredder Part Two
Author's Notes: Hey! Sorry I had to leave you guys hanging like that! I wanted to make the suspense worth it. So, if you guys want to know what happens next time, you can check out the next issue either tomorrow or next week. Either way, I will get to the end before the school holidays finish!
Plus, my mental health is somewhat taking a toll on me so that is why I'm taking some time off social media. But at least I will be able to still do my stories and my videos in the meantime. Just need to get my head around, that is all.
I think, if you guys want to know, we are currently… three chapters away from finishing this story! Yep. THREE CHAPTERS AWAY! Plus, if you guys do follow me, you can have a look on my profile for a sneak peek. There also the dates on the end so you can tell when they will be uploaded!
So guys, if you have any title ideas on the side, remember, best or first one in will be picked. Their name/s will be mention in the last chapter and a sneak peek of the story before anyone else!
Plus, I did save up enough money through months of hard work and got myself a PS4! Yep. I can finally get the games I always wanted as well as the remastered version of Final Fantasy X/X-2 and Final Fantasy XV! And among other games that are coming out like Sonic Forces. It should be good! And there are a few more games coming out very soon like Pokemon Ultra Sun/Moon (I'm gonna get both of them) and Lady Layton (It's the spinoff of the Professor Layton series).
Anyway, nothing much for me to say. Hope you guys like this chapter and stay tuned for the last couple ones.
Until we meet again,
The DragonLord2912