Author's Note: Well, look who's back. Yep. It's me. Finally, there's another chapter to this story and I've honestly never been more happy to continue it.
bajy: Thanks for looking forward to this chapter. It kind of means something to me.
UltimateLeaf7: Well, everyone's been coping with this alright. Believe me, it could've gone better though.
ShadowPhoenix121: Well. You know what's sad about him being gone? He wasn't even my real father and yet he was the greatest person I've known. If I knew I only had seventeen years with him, I'd.. probably would have done some things differently and actually appreciate him a little more than I had. Instead, I took him for granted just as much as any child does with their parent.
Plus, it was him who introduced me and my siblings to this franchise. I mean, I didn't even know it existed until I was about... I guess 7 or 8? It was during the time when my mother first got into the military. It was the Navy and we got into a new place that was settled on the military base. It was just me and my sister at the time. I think it was a summer night when my dad decided to pop the DVD into the new DVD player and it happened to be Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Of course, this was the original trilogy since it was so popular with his generation and... well, let's just say the DVD had so many scratches because we watched it so many times after seeing it. Dad didn't mind since he knew how to burn movies onto DVDs.
So yeah, Dad was the one who introduced TMNT to me and my siblings and he was excited to see the newer movies, especially with Bebop and Rocksteady finally showing up.
You know... I actually wanted to show him this fanfic when he got better and of course, it would be finished at the time but... I guess it's a little late to show him now. But I also know that he wouldn't want me to quit because he absolutely HATED the idea of my sisters, my little brother and I going down the same road he did... and his road wasn't all that pretty with what I heard.
*sigh* Sorry for ranting, anyways. Onto the chapter.
April is the first human we've befriended in our lives. I shouldn't really be surprised, but I mean, the first encounters we've had with people were the Purple Dragons and that ninja we've fought. It was nice to know that there was someone friendly in the world above us, even if it is just one person.
"Nice fall, Raphael. Just come on back if you want some more of that," I hear Mikey taunt the hothead. My eyes looked to see Raph getting back up with a box on his head. With a grunt, he got the box off his head. "You've had it, Mikey." Raph threw the box and pointed at him. Mikey retaliated by blowing on his fist and shining it against his chest. "Bro or no, you've got to go." Raph leaped towards his younger brother and swung his arm at him. Mikey ducked and said, "Good reverse punch."
The red banded turtle swings a few roundhouse kicks at his brother. "Nice roundhouse kick too, Raph." Mikey just kept dodging Raph's kicks and swings, eventually, he had to flip right over the hothead. "Whoa, not a bad dragon punch either, but.." He backed up, still avoiding Raph. "You're just a little too slow." He dodged and slapped his hand at Raph's shell, making him stumble forward to the edge of the room. "Actually, much too slow," He taunted him once more.
I saw the look Raph had on his face and boy, he was not happy. His body turned and he charged forward with an angry yell, finally landing a punch to Michelangelo. Mikey slid across the floor and hit the stone wall. I looked to see Master Splinter and Leo. Our rat father had his mouth gaped open and Leo was not really surprised at Raphael's behavior. Honestly, I'm not really surprised either.
Unsatisfied, Raph charged forward once more. Right before he could land a hit, however, Mikey began the dodging game once more. "You think you're better than me? Do you?" The hothead sneered while he chased after the prankster. He looked like he was about to tackle him, but instead, their hands interlocked and they just kept pushing one another. "No. You're just too cocky." With that, Mikey let go and whacked him on the back once more. This time, Raph went flying and he crash landed into a table, crushing it and the chairs apart.
"Winner and still champion, Michelangelo. Hey, Bella, have you seen my moves back there?" Mikey looked at me, being all proud of himself. I rolled my eyes at him before I saw Raph get up with a metal pipe in his hand. Boy, I hate to say it, but he looked ticked off. And I rarely curse like that. "No... No... You.. You," Raph growled and pounced on Mikey, making him land on his back. "Raph, wait! Wait!" Mikey pleaded, blocking his face, but the growling turtle would not listen to reason. Instead, he rose the pipe above his head, preparing to strike. His eyes narrowed in anger.
Right on time, Leo grabbed his arm and held it in place. "Raphael, have you lost your mind?" Leo lectured almost immediately. The red-banded turtle panted heavily. 'I guess he's trying to calm himself,' I thought. "You okay, Mikey?" Don asked his younger brother, who still had his arms raised above his head in defense. "What were you thinking, Raph?" He asked him. "I don't think he was actually thinking at all, guys." I inserted and God, I knew it didn't make Raph feel any better. The hothead only kept panting as Mikey sat up. "I-. Leo.. Mikey, I-.." He placed a palm on his face, looking down as Don took Mike away and Splinter went up to my brother. "Ah, my son. So angry." Our sensei began, placing a hand on his shoulder.
"Rage is a monster that will destroy you from within." He raised his hand up, explaining. "Raphael, a true warrior finds balance in all things." I only watch as Raphael stands up. "Master Splinter, I.. I.. I.. I gotta get some air." He ran out of the lair without even looking back. Even though he sped passed us, I could tell that he felt terrible. but he just doesn't want us seeing it so easily. Mikey tried to go after him, but Splinter had stopped him from continuing any further. I sighed softly, looking down to the ground... Perhaps, I should go take my mind off this.
(Time skip)
"Shh. Leonardo and Isabella are working on perfecting is ninjitsu skills. Perhaps something you two should consider." Splinter scolded the two turtles and I once more sighed. Okay, so this wasn't my way of passing time, but I had to do something. By something, I mean waiting to have my turn after Leo. The gray rat turned around and immediately commanded, "Leonardo, leaping split kick." Just as the name says, Leo jumped, kicking the boards our sensei was holding and landed. Unfortunately, they did not break as one would expect them to. Leo sighed in disappointment as Splinter approached him, setting the boards down. "Try again, my son. It will come with practice."
My eyes were set on Mikey who was hammering into the wall fruitlessly. I chuckled lowly at him as he looked at the nail right before grabbing a pick with a mallet. 'Oh no.' Mikey let out a determined yell before slamming the pick into the wall, hanging a little sign. 'Really? All that for that little sign?' I thought, 'Well, that's Mikey for you.' He angled the sign slightly, admiring it for just a moment before the wall began to crack and crumble. "Uh oh." And just like that, the brick wall fell into pieces. "Uh guy," He began, "Lookie what I found."
I got up from where I was, staring at the new wall, which was behind the other, in astonishment. In my entire life, I had never seen anything like it before. "It's a door of some kind," Donnie said as we all approached the area, stopping just in front of this said door. "Be careful," Leo warned. "Why are we whispering?" Mikey asked. "Don't ask me," I responded to him. The others glared at him for a moment before they turned back with Don touching the door. As soon as he touched it, the door opened up to a smaller area and smoke came out of the room. "Phew, that's some stank." Don waved his nose in front of his face and I happened to have covered my snout in time. "Don't look at me, my brother. Remember, he who smelt it, dealt it." Mikey joked. Don ignored Mike's comment before we all walked into the small room.
Right when we did, the room lit up with the crystal at the top. "Hey, I've found a bunch of these crystals while I was cleaning up the lair," Mikey said, pointing to the one at the top. "They were all broken though." Nodding, I decided to add, "Same with me." Don only looked around, actually looking stumped for once. "Where's the power source for this room? I don't see any wires or-" He got interrupted when the doors closed. The room shook and it suddenly felt like it was moving.
"Hey, are we moving?" Leo asked, looking up. We all looked up along with him. I backed up into the wall, wishing there was something to grab onto. I don't know why but I have a bad feeling about this little room. The room had finally stopped moving and another door opened. Only this time, the door opened downward, like a ramp I suppose. We walked out and saw that we were in another place. "Where the shell are we?" Mikey asked. Don went to answer the question by opening up a garage door. "So the weird glowing chamber brings us up to street level?" He asked. "I guess it does," I replied, looking around.
Splinter began sniffing around and he hummed. "Hmm. This warehouse has been abandoned for many, many years." He pointed out. "Great space, but it needs something." Mikey began, "Hmm... Bathtub? No. Kitchenette? Nu-uh. I know!" He gave a big grin, "A supped up battle shell will be perfect right here." He pointed. "No. No. Right here is the perfect spot to keep a supped up battle shell! No-no, here!" 'Dang he sounds so freaking happy about this.' I thought, smiling and shaking my head at him. "I think he's trying to tell you something, Donnie," Leo stated while Don closed the door once more. "No~, you think, Leo?" I sarcastically remarked.
We went right back into the chamber before traveling downward and back into our lair. The doors opened up to our home. "I don't know who could've built this thing," Leo started as we all walked out of it, "but if we're going to use it, we're going to need safety precautions and extra security up in the warehouse." Donnie grinned at the idea, "Piece of pie." "Mmm~. Piece of pizza pie." Mikey hummed at the thought. 'Why am I not surprised at him just thinking about food?' I thought, shaking my head. Just as everything went silent, we heard the door open and turn to see the red-banded turtle walk in.
"Welcome home, Raph." Mikey greeted. "Man, you looked like you got the shell kicked out of you." For once, Mikey was right. Raph did look like he had a rough time. "Yeah, it's a long story, but first I.. I wanted to apologize. Mikey, I'm sorry I got so out of control earlier. Guys, I'm really sorry." The usual hotheaded turtle actually apologized. "Hey, don't sweat it, bro." Mikey punched his arm and smiled. "Alright. Who are you and what have you done with our brother, Raphael?" Leo accused jokingly. I sighed as Raph explained. "Let's just say that I had a chance to think about the way I've been acting." He looked from Leo to Mikey, "I'll fill you in over dinner."
Mikey's grin grew, "Dinner? Now you're talking my language." I chuckled. "Heh. What language is that, Mikey? Nitwit?" Raph joked. "It wouldn't surprise me if that's it," I added with a chuckle. "Oh haha. Listen to the funny mutant and the pretty gecko girl." Mikey slapped Raph on the back and patted my shoulder.
Hours passed and lights were out. I don't know how the guys convinced me to go with them but I ended up joining them. "I don't know, Raph. We should probably tell Master Splinter." Leo was a little cautious about this obviously. "And have him stop us from going topside?" Raph replied, "We have to find that vigilante whack-bag and stop him. For his own good. He's not a bad guy; just a little misguided." I don't think anyone else notices Splinter right next to the lever because the next thing they know, they turn around to see the rat with a disappointed face with his hand on the lever and the other hand on his waist. He cleared his throat. "Ahem."
"Busted.~" Mikey spoke the obvious. "How many times have I told you not to sneak up to the surface?" Splinter scolded. "This month?" Mikey asked innocently. "Five hundred and twelve, actually," Donnie answered. "It is dangerous for you to go about openly in the world above," Splinter walked to us, his walking stick tapping along with his steps. "You cannot simply walk amongst the humans. They will not accept who and what you are. It is as the great sage and warrior, Kenji Hashimura, once said," his expression changed and he raised his hand saying, "why walk when you can ride?" Raph looked dumbfounded by him, "Come again?"
Our sensei only smiled at us and lead us to the chamber, motioning his hand after it opened. "Take the truck." We all went to the elevator and went upwards, coming into the warehouse. The door opened and we came face to face with the armored truck. "Alright, we've got until Friday night to make this bad boy turtle ready," Raphael announced. "Let's get to work," Donatello said, leading us out.
(Another time skip because apparently, I'm not good with montages)
"Now, this is a ride," Raph said as we looked upon our success. "You ain't seen nothing yet," Donnie remarked. "Let's roll." We all immediately jumped into the vehicle and buckled in. Donnie started up the battle shell and he drove along the road. He began playing the tourist guide role and I just rolled my eyes at him.
"And on your left is Central Park. Eight hundred and forty-three acres of landscaped beauty in the center of the city." Donnie says. Right before he could continue, Raph interject with, "Wait! There he is!" I looked out the window with him and saw a man on a motorcycle. I couldn't get a good look since he was ahead of us. "Floor it, Donnie! Keep up with him!" Raph yelled once he up to Don. "You go get him, Raph. I whipped up something special for you. It's in the back." Donnie smiled, pointing behind him with his thumb. Raph looked back before approaching his own vehicle.
His mouth stood agape as Donnie introduced it to him. "Like it? I call it 'The Shell-cycle'." My red-banded turtle brother only picked up the helmet and grinned. "Donatello, you are the turtle." I smiled, hearing the motorcycle rev up. The moment the doors opened, he leaped out with his vehicle. I only look to Don. "Are you gonna tell him that it was my idea or no?" I asked, crossing my arms. "Oh calm down, sis. I think he'll figure it out."
"What? You two gave Raph a toy and not me?" Mikey whined. "Do you really think we'd trust you driving a motorcycle all by yourself?" Donnie commented while he was trying to keep up with the two motorcyclists. The turtle thought it was a good idea to make a sharp turn in this thing and we ended up jumping out of our seats. I yelped and gripped tightly onto the seat. "Yeah, and I'm not so sure that I trust you on the wheel of this baby." Mikey returned the comment back to Don, making the other give a nervous laugh.
Soon he actually manages to drive into the park and we all saw Raph and the man surrounded by Purple Dragons. Donnie swerved, making the men back up, and we jumped out. "Friends of yours?" The man asked Raph. "Brothers actually, and our little sis." He answered as we all drew our weapons out. I huffed, "I'm not that little. I'm only one year younger." The guy looked at us and said, "I can see the family resemblance." Mikey smiled, "I'm the pretty one." I rolled my eyes at him, "Yeah, right, Mikey. Sure you are."
We attacked the charging goons and it was just as easy as last time. "Guys, check it out!" Leo yelled, "I got my split kick right." Raph, the man, and I looked to see Leo. "I missed it," Raph said as a guy tried to swing at him. Of course, he dodged and kick him out of the way. "Let me see it again." Leo jumped and performed a split kick to two men. "One more time," Raph said after blocking and kicking another Purple Dragon member. Leo performed a leaping split kick on the last two men. "Saw that one!" Raph yelled, swirling his sais in his hands before putting them on his belt.
"I give ya ten!" The man yelled and Raph did the same. "Hey, Raph. Only a six?" Leo teased before elbowing yet another goon. "Bro, it's all I got," Raph replied before turning to block a man's punch and giving another kick. One by one, the Purple Dragons went down and I got caught up with one, blocking his swings before swinging the end of my chain to him, causing him to fly back and lay down with the other unconscious men.
"I know I'm gonna regret saying this," Raph began with a grin, "but I'm glad I met you, crazy man." The man looked to the red bandana-wearing turtle and replied, "Me too, green-do. Hey, you know somethin'? I'm starting to see what you're all about." He placed his hand on Raph's shoulder. "Oh, you mean about balance, self-control." He said with a grin. "Nah. I mean that you're a green mutant freak," He smiled and punched Raph on the arm. "But I like ya." Raph hit him back. They began hitting one -another before starting a tussle like the pair of hotheads they are.
Leo looked to Mikey, "He's your brother." Mikey retaliated with, "No. No. He's your brother." Leo just replied, "Absolutely your brother." I shook my head at the two and watch the hotheads fight. 'Looks like Raph got a new toy and a playmate.' I thought before thinking about the Purple Dragons. I know it already seems obvious to the others and all but... I don't think we've seen the last of them.
Author's Note: Another chapter was done. Yes, I know. I don't have Isabella doing much right now, but I will have the next chapter be about her. It'll take longer, but it'll be worthwhile.
Sorry for taking a long time. I didn't mean for the hiatus. It only happened because we've been living in hotels. Well, not technically living but still it's a roof over our heads and all... Soon, we won't be living this way. We'll head somewhere else and be in our own place. It's possible that we'll leave out of state by February 1st. Thankfully my mother has a friend who lives in the state we're moving to, so we're getting there.
So, I hoped you enjoyed this chapter and if you did, please leave a review. I would like to read them again. Anyways, see you next time.