TMNT: A new Beginning (Extended episodes)

by Johngentry26

Two boys of 15 come into the Tmnt universe to help fight the evil that is corrupting New York City. In order to do this, they must become someone else. Something more. A symbol: This is the story of the Nighthawk and the archer. (This is the extended version of my work. This story, as said before will take place in the 2007 universe, but have 2003 elements towards it.)

TMNT:

A New Beginning

Pilot:

There is nothing but complete darkness, then the camera turns to a cloud, and shows an angle, flying over New York City.

Narrator: There is a time, where one's destiny is questioned and another that is fulfilled. We do not know where the true path lies for us, but destiny is, what we might call it, a funny thing. For at times, it can appear when we least expect it to. Our fates can be chosen for us, but it is we who must make these decisions to impact our future. My name is Splinter, Master of the ancient arts in ninjitsu, and I am here to tell you a tale of how unlikely heroes come into our world and fight alongside us in the name of honor and justice.

A hawk flies over the city, and the camera angle follows. As the hawk flies, it makes a few turns around each building, and then it comes to the empire state building. The animal flies over, and suddenly, it freefalls and flies downward. The bird looks it is about to hit the ground. It flies closer and closer, but then, the camera is complete black.

Narrator: Our story begins in the city that never sleeps, where crime and violence is spread out into the streets. Innocent people suffer at the hands of two criminal organizations known as the Foot and the Purple Dragons. They terrorize the citizens of New York and has influenced their crimes to all parts of the city. The terror and chaos that they cause force families to stay into their homes. Citizens are murdered and businesses are overrun by the dragons. Even the police cannot handle the turmoil that is running rapid.

Purple dragons are shown driving around the city, causing chaos, robbing banks, mugging innocents. Their awareness is spread with their "Dragon" Symbol. The foot run across the rooftops, leap over obstacles and jump off rooftops. They silently land on the ground. A camera angle points at officers driving to hunt down the criminals but are overrun.

Narrator: The Foot and the dragons have made aware that they are indeed in control and no one, or nothing, can stand in their way. They spread fear and let the citizens believe that there is no hope. I have trained my four sons Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, Michelangelo, in the ways of ninja, in hope that they can indeed fight the forces that drive the city they call "home" to ruins. They are known as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and they are not only a team, but a family that want to protect the citizens of New York by fighting the Dragons and the Foot, but even I fear that they will not be enough to face their enemies and to save New York from the corruption within. Although our human allies help protect our secret and fight alongside us, these gangs and their leaders will be too powerful for them to handle.

Another camera angle points to two katana blades, two Sais, a Staff, and nun chucks swinging and twirling around, signifying that they are prepared for battle. The camera then switches to the foot symbol, flames pouring out randomly as the camera zooms in closer to the sign. Then there is complete darkness once again.

Narrator: Destiny is a funny thing. It can arrive unexpectedly to those who are not aware of it, even in most unfamiliar places.

Raton, NM, 3:54 P.M.

Raton, New Mexico, is a semi-small town that most citizens have come to love. A place where people can make a getaway and step away from the loud cities, they live in. The people who live here are mostly kind and generous, but also have a certain way of living in these lands. A car, which appears to be a 2006 dodge stratus, drives towards back to a small portion of the town. There, a house, colored with nothing but white and red, and a yard with a tree. It is an ordinary house in an ordinary neighborhood, where people can go about their daily lives and come home from a hard day's work. To most people, it may not seem like much, but it is, as they would say, a fine place to call home. Inside the house, a young boy, who looks to be about 15 years of age with semi blonde and brownish hair and wearing an under-armor tee-shirt and regular shorts with a pair of white Nike shoes, is seen playing a videogame in the living room. The boy looks to be a fit young man, as he does exercise.

He remains focused on his game when he receives a message. He doesn't notice at first, as he is indeed focused, but after a two pings of notification messages later, the boy finally takes notice. "Ryan, make sure that my package came in and is on the table. It is very important. Will be home in a bit. -J". The message came to him at 12:00 P.M. It was almost a quarter to 4. Ryan looked at the time on his phone and was wondering how he lost track of time. He checked the mail and saw that there was a package at the door that he hadn't noticed before. He picked it up and put it on the table. Ryan also noticed another message. "Also, make sure that you picked up your mess when I get home. I know how you are leaving your junk when you don't realize it. Don't mean to be that way, but just want you to be mindful" Ryan almost had to laugh. His pal had a way of worrying about what his friends were doing and not even worry about himself. It wasn't his fault though. Ryan knew that his friend cared a lot about him, and he could say that he had never met anyone with that kind of compassion for him before. His "faith" kept him going, and that might have been what kept him going due to his family being torn apart. A new message made Ryan return from his thoughts. "I got some news. Tell you in a bit." Ryan had a feeling what the news was. His friend applied for this project and hoped to be part of something that would make an impact on his life.

He went back to the living room to go back to his game. Once he got back, Ryan played a match against a team of squadrons. About a minute in the game, he got sniped, and lost the match. "Man" Ryan said. He might have hated losing to the other team, but it wasn't the end of the world. Ryan saw this as an opportunity to keep trying even when he failed at something. Easier said then done, considering he had failed at most times in most of his classes. Ryan could not understand these kinds of classes, but he did still like the teachers and all. 'I'm just happy it's the weekend,' Ryan thought, as he went back to the game. Before he can start a new game, he heard a car coming down the road. For a quiet neighborhood, it was still loud enough to hear any cars drive by. He saw a 2006 dodge stratus headed straight down the block, then turned around in a circle to drive home. Ryan smiled, recognizing whose car it was and remembered the mess. He picked up his mess as the car pulled in on the front side of the house.

The driver was playing what appeared to Christian rap music. As soon he pulled in, the driver then put the car into park, turned the music off his phone, pushed the button to open the trunk and got out of the car. The driver headed towards the trunk to collect the last set of groceries that he got from the store. The driver appeared to be wearing ordinary clothes. A pair of denim blue jeans and buttoned up flannel shirt, with a pair of gray and black desert boots was an everyday outfit that most people would like to wear. For work, he had to wear the proper requirements that is requested, but luckily it was the driver's day off. He gathered the groceries from the car as he heard the front door open, showing Ryan running towards the car. "John", he calls out. When Ryan arrives, he notices that John looks a bit odd. "So how did it go?" Ryan asks. John closes the trunk and is revealed to be a browned skin young boy, also at the age of 15, wearing a baseball cap, given to him by his father, and seems to be wearing a wooden cross, given to him by his mother. John grabs a note from his wallet, pulls it out and shows it to him. "The guy said he can come down in a few days, talk things over, and hopefully lets me be part of the project." John said. He seemed a bit excited about this. "Dude, that is awesome!" Ryan said as he gathered the groceries in his hand "I bet you're going to be the next face in the business. Just promise you will not forget about me in the meantime." John smiled as he was attempting to pull down the trunk door and joked, "You know I can't promise that."

Once he grabbed the remaining groceries, he and Ryan made their way towards the house. "Besides, it gets me away from picking up after your mess, considering I have been for months now." John proclaimed. "Hey now, I can pick up after myself! Usually…" Ryan said. John laughed and shook his head. His friend was a little defensive and had that kind of character where he would need to explain himself. "Ryan, the last time I had to pick up after you, it was yesterday, and you were still sleeping and moving like a sloth." John joked as he opened the door to his house, "Which reminds me, did you get the messages I sent you?" "Yes, and I even found that package you so 'absolutely' need, your royal highness." Ryan said to him, and this cracked a smile on John's face. Ryan also had a personality where he liked to joke at most random times. It was kind of hard to take him seriously at times, but this was what John liked about him. John also liked to make jokes, considering he's been hanging around with Ryan for almost 5 years.

They met when they were 10 and barely in the 5th grade. They worked on projects that was supposed to express "teamwork". The other kids saw Ryan as a "goofy kid" and a distraction to the group for all the ruckus he caused. John only saw him as another student, trying to fit in to a new school, considering he came from a busy home, living with his single mom. It was at times like these where you needed someone you can relate to. John then invited Ryan to play "tag" with him during recess. John's parents welcomed him to a BBQ they were having ready and they and John were amazed at Ryan because no matter how small and skinny he was, he did sure love to eat. This is where John and Ryan still had a family and would end up making themselves feel at home in each house. Ever since then, they have been Best friends. If someone had a problem with one of them, they had a problem with the other. John wasn't much of a fighter, because of being raised in a Christian home, but he would if it was necessary. While he didn't believe in fighting for the wrong reasons, he would not keep on walking or stay where he was ignoring the bad situation. His parents raised him to be strong and courageous. To build a relationship with God and to do his will is one thing but defending the helpless was his kind of style. For a 15-year-old, that's saying something.

John and Ryan then went into the house and set the groceries out on the table. John looked out into the living room and saw that it was indeed picked up. Sure, there was a few crumbs on the floor, but nothing to serious. He didn't mind messes at most times, but he sure didn't like making them either. John got that from his Mother. "How does it look, J?" Ryan asked, as he came in with the rest of the groceries. John looked him and muttered "meh", as he waved his hand side-to-side. Ryan laughed to himself when he saw that. As he put down the milk he was carrying, he spotted the package he picked up earlier. "So, what's in the box?" Ryan asked and looked at John, who turned and spotted the small brown package on the table. "Well, 'Brad Pitt' ", John explaining to Ryan, who smiled at John's reaction, "what's inside the box is something that I might need to help with this project. I hope." John grabbed the box from the table and made his way to his room. "You don't seem that excited about it" Ryan mentioned, which caused John to look at him again. "Oh, I'm excited, I'm just considering the other possibility." John shared. This meant something to John, but if this was not meant to be, then it wasn't meant to be. "Bro", Ryan said, while eating an apple, "you got this. You passed all the tests, and the teacher probably even recommended you to this guy. Even I believe that." John smiled at his friend. "Plus, you know your research. You've been examining it for months now, and this historian you're supposed to meet is, I bet, willing to hear what you have to say about Japan and about this 'Miya mutishi' old dude from a long time ago.

"It's Miyamoto Musashi, Ryan" John explained, laughing at his friend, "and he was more than just another 'dude'. John explained patiently. Miyamoto Musashi was the greatest swordsman in the history of Japan, who also mastered the art of double-bladed swordsmanship. He also wrote 'The Book of Five Rings' about a main character who learned his own practical martial art style." "Like I said", Ryan said, still eating the apple, "some old guy from a long time ago". John smiled at the remark. "The point is, you know more about Japan or anything really than everyone I've met. Hell, you know a lot more about this history stuff than I could ever hope to." Ryan shared. He made a swoosh with the apple he got done with towards the trash can, and nearly made it. "That's because I know how to crack open a book, Caldwell!" John jokingly proclaimed. "Ha-ha, Smart guy!" Ryan looked at him, insulted. John laughed, then added "I do appreciate that though, Ryan. Thank you." John said, nodding his head at him. Ryan smiled at his friend and nodded back. He wouldn't say it to John's face, but he was indeed proud of him for doing what he loved. John was a 15-year-old historian who loved learning about old guys and ancient places. Surprisingly, the project was just right for John.

"Well, I guess I better get to work then." John then picked up the box and headed his way towards his room. "And while you do that, I'm going back to finish my game that desperately calls my attention." Ryan said. "Just don't spoil anything for me in that game! I don't get to play all the time like you do!" John called out. "You know I can't promise that!" Using John's own words against him, Ryan called back, making his way towards the living room. "Ryan!" John yelled. "Calm down, you big baby, I'm just playing!" John almost laughed at that comment. He enters his own room, turns on the light, and examines everything around him. He sighs, feeling a bit at peace for the moment. His room was covered with a few superhero posters, such as Spiderman, Batman and Green arrow. He had a box set of comics near the corner of his bed, filled with ones about Flash, Batman, Avengers, spiderman, and etc. One that he has started getting into though, was about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. He read many issues and heard about them when he was 7. It was around this time that his dad, showed and introduced him to this kind of stuff. Ryan thinks that it is pretty dorky, but then again, who was he to talk? John smiled at the thought.

It had been a pretty crazy week, but he was ready to try and finish the project. His bed was neatly cleaned, and a few books stacked on his desk, containing facts about the trading posts, American revolution, explorers from around the world, Italian renaissance and the ww2. There were a few papers on the desk as well, relating to the Niccolò project. His laptop was closed and had a batman sticker on it. Right next to the device was a bible. John had notes on the inside and had been reading a lot lately. He knew that he was called to be something, maybe something more than he was guessing. He just hadn't figured it out yet. John put the box down and before he sat, he examined a photo of his family. This was taken when he was about six years old. His Stepfather, Christopher, was standing behind him, with a hand on his shoulder. He was a tall man with combed hair, straight smile and occasionally wore hats if it was sunny outside His mother, Misty, sat downright next to him, with his sister, Asia, sitting on her lap. John's mother was a beautiful woman, who smiled and worked hard to provide for the kids, no matter how frustrated she got. It was because of her that John became a Christian and made her day brighter. John's little brother, Koby, was in between them. They were all smiling at the camera, except for Koby, who did a funny face. "Hey guys." John said to the picture.

He looked at the picture sadly, as he missed his family so much. His Mom, Dad and brother were killed in a car accident just over almost two years ago. John was watching Asia at that time, but when he heard the news, he felt heartbroken. John loved both of his parents, but especially his dad. He took care of the family when John's real father walked out on them. Chris stepped up and had taken them in to help raise the kids, and that was one of the reasons why he loved and respected the man. His family seemed so happy back then. After the accident, John and his sister came to live with Ryan and his mom for the time. A year later, something happened between him and his sister. John didn't like to talk about that day, especially about his sister. 'If only it was different' he thought to himself. John felt responsible for the way things ended. He returned back to reality and sat down in his chair. He took his knife that his dad had given to him when he was old enough, and then he grabbed the box to open and got to work.

The package contained everything that he needed to finish the project. Old files about ancient japan, the list of samurai, a complete timeline of the entire Japanese Culture, and a permanent document explaining about the Mongol invasion of Japan. John was indeed fascinated by the Japanese Culture and wanted to learn more about the style they lived and how things had changed during the invasion. He felt like that there may have been more to what he was given. John looked at all the documents around him and got to work. As he was working, he accidently knocked down the box while getting a drink of water. The box fell to the floor, and out came this golden roundish object. John took noticed of what came out and went towards the object. He picks it up to examine it. "What the hell is this?", John mutters to himself, while still examining the object. He recognizes it to be part of Japan. 'Some kind of gold medallion', he thinks to himself, 'made from Japan, I think. They wouldn't have given the medallion to me by mistake, right?'.

He then notices there are words on the outside. 'Japanese letters?' he wondered. John's Japanese was a bit rusty, but he took notice at the first word; 'Hope'. That was interesting indeed. He wanted to see if he can find out about the other words, when Ryan knocked on the door. "Hey Johnny boy!" Ryan called behind the door. "Yeah?" John asked, still examining the medallion at his desk. Ryan then opened the door seeing John at his desk, holding the medallion. "What's that?" Ryan asked John, who didn't take his eyes off the medallion. "Some medallion from Japan. It came with the box." John said. He turned and handed Ryan the Medallion. Ryan looked at it and was surprised. "So it just came like this?" Ryan asked. John nodded his head, "and take a look at the first word." John said, picking up the box and crossed his arms over his chest. Ryan saw the Japanese signs and could not understand. "What's that mean?" Ryan asked. "Nozomu, for 'hope'. "Hope? Hope for what exactly?". Ryan asked, hoping he can understand what's going on.

"I don't know. I never seen that kind of medallion before. To be honest with you, I never seen any kind of medallion before." John shared. "Hold on, now it changed." Ryan said, eyeing the letters that were moving. "What do you mean?" John asked while he moved towards the object. Ryan showed him what was happening, and John saw a new word appear. "What does that one mean?" Ryan asked. John examined the artifact. "That's 'Meiyo' for honor" John explained, and then he saw another word appear. 'Unmei'. "Destiny", John said, then said it again to himself while he walked back to the desk. 'What does that even mean?' he thought. Ryan saw him walking towards the desk and wondered what was on his mind. "John, you good?" Ryan asked him, while giving back the medallion. "Yeah, I'm good, just thinking". John said, grabbing the object back from Ryan. "What's up with that thing?" Ryan asked, surprised and a bit worried. "I have no idea." John shared. Ryan came to him and looked at the medallion. "What are those words talking about?" Ryan asked once more. "Yeah, that's the 'I have no idea part'. Whatever it is, there is something odd about it." John explained. "Do you think that they sent it to you for the project?" Ryan wondered. John turned to him and had his hands on the top of the chair. "Not likely." Ryan shook his head and decided to break the subject. "Well maybe we just need food to clear our minds. I'll order us some burgers." "That would be great, thanks!" John said. Before he went back to the desk to finish the project, he took one last look at the medallion. 'What are you trying to tell us?' He wondered. It looked like any other kind of medallion, but this time it was different. 'God, whatever this thing is, help me to understand. 'He looked at his family portrait and smiled. Maybe just don't worry about it, he thought. It's probably nothing, John prayed in his head. He then sat down and got right back to work.

New York City, Central park, 11:15 P.M.

The night is as normal as it follows. Citizens are enjoying the night air, while most families are at the park. Children are running around playing, a couple is walking through the park, and an elderly man in his 60s examining nature around him, while talking to a young boy. A woman is seen jogging around the park, with leggings and a blue long sleeve for workouts that others would normally wear for a run. She had white wired headphones connected to her phone wrapped around her right arm. She had long red and brown hair, wrapped around in a pony tail. The Woman's name was April O'Neil. She remained focused on her run while enjoying the night air. After a 40-mile run from her apartment to the park, she stopped for a bit to catch her breath. She examined the view around her from where she stood and wondered how a city that she grew up in was suddenly slipping to darkness.

'This is not the New York that I remember as a child.' She thought to herself. No sir. Due to the local crime gangs of the Purple dragons and the foot, she almost forgot what it meant to be a New Yorker. But thanks to most successful attempts from the "mysterious heroes" that were patrolling the streets, she felt a bit at peace that there were people out there doing their part to protect her home. She met them while coming home from work and saw 7 thugs from the purple Dragon gang around the corner. They asked her what was shaking, and April commented by telling them to leave her alone and called someone from the group an "jackass". The dragons wouldn't listen and kept on asking her where she was going tonight. She then hit one of the members, where it hurt, and pulled him towards another. She ran from them and led them to the sewers. April then was lost and had nowhere to go. Then, out of nowhere, the "mysterious heroes" showed up and saved her life. That was how she became friends with and, despite another knowing who they were, helped them in any way she can.

April's phone made her escape from her thoughts. She looked down, took it off her right arm, and saw a message that appeared. "Hey, April! Found something on patrol that may interest you. It's a file containing list of names of who we think might be working with the dragons. There's something on here as well. Come by tomorrow? -D". April read the message and replied back. "Sounds good! Let me know when you need me. Tonight, can be good if you want." April continued walking towards her apartment, which was on top of an old antique shop that her Uncle August owned. When she got to the door, another message appeared. "That would be perfect, but it might not be good tonight. Try tomorrow?". April looked up, then replied, "Sure. You guys just be careful!" As soon as she sent that, she saw a black vehicle drive by, and was speeding through town. Two men were hanging out of the window and started shooting pistols in the air. That startled many of the locals around April's Neighborhood, and they turned away, not wanting anything to do with them. The car then stopped in front of a store located outside in a tent. One of the gang leaders, who had a dragon scar tattooed on his face, and black-haired ponytail and a jean jacket with saggy dark blue pants, got out of the car, and went up to the store clerk.

"Hey there, Mr. Lawrence! So wonderful to see you tonight." Scar faced dragon spoke with his arms wide open. The other Dragons got out of the car as well and followed him. "What do you guys want?" Mr. Lawerence asked. 'Scar-faced dragon grabbed a nearest bat and kept playing with it. "First things first," he said, "I hope that is not how you treat anyone who comes near your tent. That wouldn't look good in your position." The other dragons laughed. "And secondly" the leader continued", we just want to know where you are with the money. And if I don't like what I hear…" The leader looks at the rest of his posse. "Well, you probably know." "Listen, I was a bit short tonight. There aren't lots of customers. I only have what I can afford for my family." Mr. Lawrence explains while watching one of the boys go near his table of collectibles. The Leader than comes close to Mr. Lawrence's face and grabs him by the collar of his shirt. "I don't seem to recall asking you about your family, now did I. I asked if you have my money, Yes or No?" Mr. Lawrence replied "No. I am sorry. If you can just give me more time…" The leader nods mockingly and turns to the last guy down by the table. "Hey Roman! He says he doesn't have it!". He calls out to Roman, who then shakes his head and puts the object he was holding back on the table.

Mr. Lawrence looked on and was about to say something when roman kicked down his table and started trashing everything on it. Mr. Lawrence jumped, and then the leader whistled for the others to do the same. They had jewelry cast out on the ground, and then started to make their way towards the tent. Mr. Lawrence tried to stop them, but then the leader kicked him in the stomach, causing the other people, and April to gasp. 'Dragon face' then kneeled down to Mr. Lawrence, grabbed his hair and whispered to him "Next time, there might not be a last time, Punk! For you're in Hun's territory! The purple dragons own these streets. Don't forget that!" The leader let go of his hair, and then the rest of the gang grabbed some of the money and jewels that were on the ground and made their way towards the car. The leader made his way towards the driver seat, when he spotted April! April looked at him, angrily. The leader just smiled and made a smooch face at her. April looked at him with disgust. 'How can six people rob and beat only one defenseless person?' She wondered. The dragons drove off, and April made her way towards the tent, where a beaten Mr. Lawrence was still lying on the ground. April asked if he was ok, and Mr. Lawrence shook his head. "They almost killed me!" April looked ahead where the dragons drove off and wondered how this night could get any worse. 'Just another night in a city of utter chaos.', she thought.

A big man with a blonde ponytail hair, a black suit and a dragon tattoo drawn on his left arm, went down an elevator to his office. Once the door opened to his office, he made his way towards his desk. The big man, or "Hun" was a strong built fellow who, if any one was to double-cross him or if he didn't like, he would break and shatter his bones on impact. You would not want to mess with a guy like him. The crime-lord of the Purple Dragons, he was amongst the worst kind crime in all of New York. He carried out assassinations and terrorist attempts, committed robberies and drug & shipment trading. No one would even there to face him. Hun then heard the elevator doors open as he was viewing the city. 'Dragon face' then came in and walked towards Hun. "Yo Boss! We just came by Lawrence's store tonight! He said he hasn't got the money." "And?' Hun asked pouring himself a drink of liquor. "He's still alive but I made sure he heard your message loud and clear." Hun looked back at 'Dragon face' and walked towards him with an angry expression on his face. "That's the third time this month you pulled a stunt like this", Hun poked at his chest, then kept on walking "which makes me think that letting you in to my gang was a big mistake." 'Dragon face' rolled his eyes. "Boss, this guy needed to get the message. I didn't do anything that hasn't been done already." Hun turned back to face him, then back at the city.

"Soon, all of New York, will fall and remember who controls the streets. What's the big deal?" 'Dragon face' mentioned to him. Hun kept looking out at the city and said to the leader, "The big deal is that's heat that our master will not tolerate and does not need." Hun said calmly, "but I'll drop it for now. Just make sure you and the rest of the gang do your jobs and not screw anything up, got it?" 'Dragon face' nodded and asked if he's heard from the "Master" yet. "No, but he will be expecting good news. Just keep doing your job and don't piss me off! You have done good tonight, Carmine. Although it could have gone differently tonight, you have sent New York a message. This city will be ours, and nothing will change that." "You got it, boss!" Dragon face replied, and left Hun alone. Hun kept looking out at the city and smiled. The Dragon's time has come.

Raton, NM, 5:30 P.M.

After work with his project and examining the Medallion, John took a break and started playing games and talking everyday things with Ryan. They were now eating burgers with fries and shakes. Both of them were laughing and having a good time. Ryan was telling a funny story of his last date, and John was listening. "So, we go down to Denny's, right? As soon as I pull into the parking lot and I park, we get out of the car and we head inside. Then, she says to me that she is going to the bathroom." Ryan says. "Is that right?" John asks, grabbing a fry and dipping it into his shake. "Yeah. And then I told her 'ok I'll get us a table. So, I get us a table, and I'm waiting patiently for her to get done. While I'm waiting, the waitress comes by to take my order. I tell her that I'm just waiting on my friend. Then, 5 minutes later, My date comes out.." "Hold on, which one?" John asked. "Oh, Natalie." Ryan said. At this, John nodded his head, smiling, as Ryan was continuing the story. "So then she comes to the table, and we sit and then the waitress comes back and takes our order. I order the chicken strip with a side of baked potato and steamed broccoli, and she orders a chicken salad. We sit there, and we seemed like we were having a good time. Well, it "seemed like it" He adds in quotations with his fingers, "Then she decides to use the bathroom. Again. For the 2nd time." "Oh boy!" John says taking a bite of his burger. "Yeah. I know. So anyways, I say, sure, and I was just hanging out, waiting again. She comes back out, she eats her salad. Then, I see her on her phone right as soon as she gets out. I ask her 'is everything alright?' She answered and said that it was her boyfriend telling her that he's meeting her at the movies. I started to look at her and thought to myself 'what are you doing going out with me when you got a boyfriend on the side'. The waitress came by and asked us if we were alright. My 'date' then leaves without saying anything. I told the waitress exactly what happened, and she felt bad for me. That's when she gave me her number to talk things over. The next thing I knew, I free shake, didn't have to pay for a thing, and I got a girl's number in one night.

John laughs at the story, and Ryan does so as well. "I'm telling you man that was the worst and best date date I have ever been on in my life." John agrees, then asks "How come you never told me this?" Ryan just shrugs while grabbing a fry. "Would you have believed it?" "Yeah, good point." John says, still smiling. "Anyways, enough about my little worst date adventure, What about you? "I don't know, man. I'm just keeping it about myself right now, not worried about women at the moment." John explains. "Geez. You make dating sound like a bad thing for you." Ryan jokes. John just plays with his spoon. "It's not that I don't think it's a bad thing. I just have a lot going on right now with the project, and with school. Now, it's just not the best time I think." John explains and takes another fry. "Yeah", Ryan said. "Well, you do have trouble talking to girls, anyways." John laughs at that "Not even." John and Ryan both laugh at that. "I just don't think having someone in my life like that is a good idea. For now, at least." John said. Ryan looks at him seriously. He knew exactly what that meant. After the crash, John took it pretty rough. Even after with… lets put it this way: his whole family was torn apart. It was a lot tougher. He felt sorry for his friend. John lost his whole family, and he felt that if someone that he cared about was in his life, they would get in "any accident" or even worse: end up dead. Yes, Ryan did lose his mother from being sick, but it was nothing like what John had been through. Ryan did love his mother and missed her dearly. "You ok, man?" Ryan asked. "Yeah. I will be." John said. John was still getting through the crash, but he did his best. "Hey," Ryan said. "I know it hasn't been easy, but I got your back man. Always." This caused John to look at his pal. He believed him. Out of everyone in his life that seem to be gone, it was his best friend that stayed behind. For that, John was grateful. "I know." John smiled at him and nodded his head. Ryan stood up and patted his shoulder, then started to throw his stuff away. John took a moment and did the same thing. At, times like these, it was great to have a friend at your side.

A few moments later, John then went back to his room, hoping to take his mind off of something else. He sat in his chair, hoping to start finishing the project. He turned around, and that medallion was sitting right there. He hesitated for a second, but then looked at it again. 'What is it about this thing that interests me so much' John wondered What did those three words mean? John picked up the golden object and started to examine it again. He was hoping he could have made sense of it now, but to no avail, there wasn't any thought about it. "Hope, Honor, Destiny." John says to himself. He gives a thought to what those words can mean. Hope is something that he did believe in. Honor is respecting and, to him, glorifying his God, and destiny… Destiny wasn't a thing he considered. He believed that people were free to choose what path they can take. The path he took was his own, but he does it to glorify God in any way he can. When he couldn't find any connection, he started to put the object away into the box it came with, and then noticed a note inside. He grabs the note and opens it. The note was also translated into Japanese. This one he couldn't decrypt, but the letters seemed familiar. Then, he started seeing things:

Sai and Katana sword clashing

The foot symbol

Meeting other heroes

His mom and dad

Asia

A hawk and an archer:

"Holy Crap!" John gasped, and suddenly panicked. He was startled. It was like nothing he's seen before. This was suddenly all new to him. 'That was weird. What was that?' He thinks to himself. Everything was fine until he touched… the…. Medallion? The Note? John looked at the object and the note that caused him to panic out of nowhere. He hesitated to pick it up, but something was telling him to. He was hoping that if he did, it wouldn't make him startled again. John prayed it wouldn't, and thankfully was it answered. He then started to question what he saw. 'What was that back there?' 'I just saw my parents, my sister…. and the sword and the Sai clashing against each other? 'That seemed familiar somehow, like it happened or will happen?' He had to tell Ryan what just happened. John was still thinking about it when he grabbed the medallion, got out of his room, and made his way towards the living room, hopefully to find Ryan in there. Surely enough, there he was, watching an MMA match. Ryan was into the match when he noticed John standing behind him "Yo dude!" Ryan said, "I was just about to call you out here to see if you… wanted… to…" He noticed John looked a bit startled. "What's wrong?" John kept looking at Ryan and was walking very slowly. "Hey, man. What happened?" "I saw them." John said "What?" Ryan laughed a little. "I just saw my family." John explained, and then he walked around for a bit.

"Ok, what's going on now?" Ryan asked, still not getting what in the world made his friend all spooked. "I was in my room, trying to finish the project. That's when I saw them. Because of this." John held out the medallion in his hand, and this caused Ryan to look. Ryan then grabbed the medallion and viewed it. "This thing you found?" He asked, confusingly. John then nodded. "The same thing that showed you three words you don't have a clue about. Now you're telling me you saw your dead family a few minutes ago?" "Yes" John said. "No offense, bro, but you know how crazy you sound right now?" "Yeah, you're right. It is crazy, but it's true." John became annoyed. "Dude, I know you have been working hard lately, but I think you just need rest." I'm not tired, Ryan. I know what I saw." John said. Ryan looks at the object again. "Ok. Yeah. You're not tired or crazy. You are just speaking things that don't make sense. That is totally normal." "That's not all I saw." John shared. Ryan then paused and looked at his friend. "There was a symbol of some kind. Something I've seen before. Then there was a Hawk and someone holding a bow. I couldn't tell who they were." "A bow? Huh, that seems like my kind of people." Ryan said. "Then I saw Katana sword, and a Sai clashing against each other. Two people were fighting." John looked especially spooked when he spoke of that part. "Man, that is cool." "Ryan!" John looked at him annoyingly. "What? Those things you talked about sounded really cool to me." "It may be cool and all, but it can also be very bad, so I would like for you to be serious for once." John explained "Ok. Ok, you're right I'm sorry." Ryan said. "Can it be just a bit exciting, though?" John turned fast and looked at his friend seriously. "Alright, fine." Ryan put up both of his hands defeated. "Ok. So, you just seen a guy with a bow, a hawk, a symbol that seems familiar to you, and two people fighting. Now what does that even mean?" "I don't know." John said. "There was this note that I found in the box, but I couldn't' decrypt it." John held up the note. "This one's complicated." "Hmm… Have you tried google?" Ryan asked. John looked at him about to say something, then thought again about what he just said. Did Ryan just have an idea?

A few seconds later, John and Ryan were searching up google translate, or whatever they can find to help them figure out the letters. "You sure this is the right way to do it?" John asked. "Google is the number one internet platform in the planet in my opinion. It's been useful to me so far. Plus, you were on the laptop since you got home." Ryan said, taking a drink of water. They have been searching for about a minute and a half now, and John was starting to see there was nothing yet but wasn't willing to give up. "So, these letters. What happens if we find out what the translation means?' Ryan asked. He was standing there with his right arm across his left., hoping to find an answer to his friend's "recent nonsense." Not that John didn't talk about nonsense concerning history before, but this was completely different tone. "Well, then we can finally put this thing behind us, and I can go to bed peacefully. I hope…." John says. He wasn't sure what to make of this. The medallion, these visions. It was all new to him. "Ok. So what happens if the translation says, 'John is overreacting and a doofus?' This caused John to smile a bit but was still focused on his task. "Hey, I think I found it." This caught Ryan's attention. "For real?" He made his way towards the desk. "Yeah." John looked at it a little closely. It was a website based on Japanese based on old scrolls and different artifacts that the culture collected in their time including medallions. There was someone who crafted a medallion to write short poetry and pass on proverbs to others. John thought for a second. He recognized this kind of writing before. "It's a Haiku," he muttered. Ryan looked at him. "What?" John turned and got up from his chair to go to his bookshelf.

"The note I found is a Haiku. One of the Japanese must have wanted their writing and proverbs to be expressed in some way." "Ok wait a sec, what the hell is a Haiku?" Ryan asked. "A Haiku. You don't know what a Haiku…. Oh yeah." John was hoping to explain correctly. "A Haiku is a written style the Japanese used to show their short poetry to express how they felt about nature or their time in this life." "Seriously?" Ryan asked. "Yeah. It involved sometime from what I believe was around the 17th century." John explained to Ryan as he was examining through the book that he was looking for. "Now from what I can see here, the medallion contained a short proverb of some kind. Maybe, hoping, for someone to find it." "Why the shock would they do that?" "Shock?" John looked up at his friend and looked confused by what he said. Ryan just shrugged. "What?" John laughed a little. Shaking his head, he was thinking a reason of why someone may have put one of their proverbs in this thing. "No clue." Ryan looked a bit confused. "Ok. Someone put one of their writings in this gold medallion to have one of their feelings expressed out, or whatever, and this caused you to have crazy visions? Ok. How is that not the definition of 'weird' again?" John wasn't paying much attention. "John?" Ryan called out. "John!" John still had his head in the book. "You know I hate it when you get like that." Ryan said. John looked at the medallion then at the book. "This book contains a list of Haikus, but I can't seem to find the right one. It's like they didn't wanted to be published." John was looking further. "Wait… There's a book I have that can translate these letters. Can you get it?" Ryan looked at him and makes his way towards where John. "You pick now to use it?" John looked at him, grabs the book and examines it. "Found the first one." Then, it went on the next word, then the next, and a minute later, he was able to get all of them.

"I think I got it." Ryan made his way towards the desk. "It came out to be this: Kibō wa watashitachi ni chikara o ataete kuremasu. Meiyo wa ai to sonkei no shuryūdesu. Sore ga anata no unmeidesu." "What does that mean?" Ryan asked. "It means, 'Hope gives us strength, 'honor is the main fall of love and respect', and 'that is your destiny.'" "Ok. Now what does that mean?" "A Haiku is meant to bring confusion to our time." John then looked at the translation again. There was more to it then that. He looked at the object again, and then it came together. "What if someone hid their haiku, not to express their art, but to send a message? Like as if they wanted someone to find it and then have them figure it out." John said. Ryan was looking at John's posters in the room, while listening to this poem and whatnot. The stuff about the note being a message caused Ryan to turn to John, who was still talking. "Maybe that was the reason why this was put in the box in the first place." You're saying that someone wanted to leave a message?" Ryan asked. "I'm saying that either someone put that in by mistake, or it was given to us." John explained. "You think it has something to do with us." Ryan said. "Maybe." A noise caught both of their attention. "Do you hear that?" "Yeah." The noise came from John's bed. Ryan went over to pick up the medallion. "It's this." John looked at it, but something else wasn't right. "Ryan…" Ryan looked at it again. The medallion started glowing green. "John… this better be a prank or yours is going to be much worse." The light kept getting bigger and bigger. "Ryan, let go!" John yelled. Ryan didn't hear him as the noise kept getting louder and louder.

John then ran towards Ryan, grabbed the medallion from his hand and threw it from the room, but it was too late. The medallion caused a green light to shine in the room. It looked like the thing was about to explode. John pushed Ryan out of the room and got to the dining room. Both closed their eyes and waited for the explosion to happen. They waited… waited…. What? Both opened their eyes and made their way slowly to the doorway. Both slowly looked in the room towards the bed, and there was the medallion, just sitting there. Ryan walks towards the

bed. John enters the room, a bit confused. Ryan and John then look at each other. Ryan starts to laugh, and John starts laughing too. "Oh man…Phew. That was intense!" Ryan said, still laughing. John was laughing too. "Yeah man." This didn't seem that bad. What was there to be afraid of? "And we both thought this was gonna bl- "Suddenly, a bright green light blinded the both of them, and then there was complete darkness.

"Cough, cough, cough… Ryan? Ryan?! You alright?" John called out. "Yeah? Yeah. Where are you?" "Well, I haven't moved anywhere. What do you think?" John said in a sarcastic tone. "Ok, smart ass." Ryan said. It was too dark for them to see. "I can't see anything! Where the hell are we, anyway?" Ryan asked. He couldn't see anything. "I…" John tried to explain, but he couldn't explain this. "I have no idea. I'm just grateful we're not dead." "Well, one of us might be in a second if we don't find out where we are!" John ignored that and found a light switch. They were in some kind of abandoned warehouse. "What?" Ryan asked. "How did—when did—What just happened?" John looked around at the environment around him, as Ryan continued. This didn't feel right to him either. 'Lord, what is this? What just happened? Why are we here now?' John prayed in his thoughts. Normally he prayed to be strong in his faith, but this was strange to him. He wanted to know what happened but was patient enough to wait for the answers. "This is insane, man. First that light in the room showed up, nearly blinded us, and now we aren't at our house anymore! What in the actual-" "Ryan!" John shouted at him. "Sorry! It's an intense situation." Ryan said. He held his hands behind his head to try to be calm. "I understand, but that's not helping right now." John was confused too, but he didn't want his pal to be worried either. 'There has to be a reason, right Lord?' He thought. "You're right." Ryan said. He still had questions but was calm enough to realize now may not be the time to freak.

"Come on." John said. He and Ryan made their way to the nearest door. Whatever answers they needed, it wouldn't be in here. John opens the door, and out came a bright light. It faded away as soon as the both of them started to see clearly now. This was a little bit unexpected for them, but both were relieved to be alive. As they got out of the building, the two boys made their way towards the block. "This is weird, man." Ryan said. "Well, at least we still have our clothes on." John joked. "What does that have to do with anything?" Ryan asked, as they made their way towards another building. "Are you serious? Remember Terminator?" John said. "Wow. I'm surprised you even watched that." Ryan mentioned, pretending to be in shock. John wasn't the one to be rooting for a movie like terminator. "It's a good movie." Ryan almost laughed at that comment. Although his friend was Christian and didn't like most r- rated movies Ryan watched, he did have a few good taste in movies. "No doubt about that. "So what do you think that was back in your room?" Ryan asked, hoping now was the time to figure out what exactly was happening. "No clue. That's nothing I've ever seen before. I thought that only happened in movies and games or something." John mentioned. "Well, whatever it was, I hope we can figure out a way to get back to the house." Ryan said. The day was pretty crazy enough. John then stopped, as he soon recognized something strange. As Ryan kept on rumbling on about the house, John walked over to the nearest hill hoping to get a closer view. This time, he was in disbelief at what he saw. 'I must be dreaming now. How is this possible?' John thought. Ryan noticed John on a small hill. "John. Did you even hear what I said?" Ryan made his way towards John as he said that. He then noticed John's face and looked towards the direction he was looking at. Ryan then looked as well in disbelief. "No way…" Ryan and John both say. They look at what appears to be New York City. The two boys were sure a long way from home.

TMNT 2007, and Arrow theme

2:00 p.m.

Hun is seen entering a building. His master had called him for news about his whereabouts into the operation. Hun could tell that his master was anxious to know everything. As soon as he enters the office, his mentor is seen sitting in a chair hidden in the shadows. Hun notices the News reporter on the television. "In other news, the local gangs of both Purple Dragons and the foot, are still at large. Their activities have sparked citizens to stay in their homes, in fear of having to deal with the Violence that terrorize our once fair great city." Hun smirks a bit at the fear in the woman's voice. He was happy to hear that their "activities" are working very well. The man in the shadows turns off the television. "Master." Hun bows before his mentor. "I see your work is progressing well indeed. Are your men prepared for tomorrow?" The man in the shadows turns to his student and asks. "Yes master. Just say the word and we will take over New York." Hun addresses. "Good. For now, continue your misfortune. Tomorrow, we will strike them to their knees, and they will address me as their savior." Hun smiles at this comment. It was about time.

2:18 p.m.

John and Ryan are walking in the streets of the city, examining all the buildings and signs around them. "Yeah, this is definitely New York. Weird, but cool!" Ryan said. Both had been walking for a few minutes now, and they were indeed within the city boundaries. "Yeah, I suppose so." He couldn't exactly say that this was a bad situation, as he always did want to go visit the City someday but was indeed surprised. He could not explain any of this. He and Ryan were both brought here, but why and by who? "I mean, look at this place. They got everything. Bookstores, a market down the street over here, a movie theatre. What's next?" "Ryan. I understand it's an exciting experience, but can we focus for a bit." "Sorry man. It happens." Ryan then suddenly thought about it for a second, and this was not normal. "Wait." John caught that comment and turned to his friend. Ryan looked a bit worried. "You ok?" John asked, hoping he can help. "I just realized that we're like a thousand miles from home. How are we here now? I still have many questions on what's happening, and-" Ryan mentioned. "Hey, don't worry." John comforted his young friend. "How are you not upset or freaking out?" Ryan asked. "What are you gonna tell the guy leading in the project?" John couldn't help but smile in his head. Ryan did indeed care about his project. "I'll be alright. We just need to figure out what's going on and how we can get back home. Might cost some money and all, but it'll be fine." "You sure?" Ryan asked. "Nope. But that's never stopped me before, has it?" John smiled and went on walking. Ryan caught up with him, and both of them continued their way around Manhattan.

2:22 p.m.

April made her way towards back to her apartment. She came back from the nearest store to get groceries and decide what to have for dinner. She made her way through crowds of people in Manhattan. No matter how many times she wished for small crowds, it seems that their was always new ones to drive her insane. It still made her smile a bit at the thought of many men and women going about their business. At daytime, there seemed to be many citizens going about their daily life, but at night, they were too afraid to leave their homes. This was the time of day that she liked best. No chaos happening in the streets, or at least she thought. April stopped for a second, to see a few people inside a coffee shop, having a good time and ordering their drinks. Made her think about how a few years ago, April, Uncle Auggie and dad would come in here all the time to drink a nice espresso and her personal favorite: A pumpkin espresso latte. How she would love to go back to those days and have fun with her father and Uncle. 'How it would be nice to have the pumpkin espresso again. Mm… This girl is in dire need of energy.' Due to long nights at the lab and helping her friends, she wasn't able to sit down, have a nice drink or read a good book along with it. She thought it was worth it. For the safety of her home mattered more then some coffee. She continued on home, hoping there was indeed good news. April was on her way towards her street, when one boy accidently bumped into her. "Oh." April looked on at the young boy who she ran into. He was a little tall, brown skinned, and had on what appeared to be a flannel shirt and dark blue jeans. "Sorry." The boy said to her. "No, it's fine." April told him. She noticed that he was a bit tall and fit for his age. "Nice jacket." April looked at the other boy who complimented her. "Thanks." April said. The boys went on their way and April couldn't help but look at the two of them. 'They look so… young. I wonder where their parents are.' She thought to herself. April then noticed two guys hanging beside the wall, looking in their direction and head towards them. The two boys were unaware of these men. 'Oh no.' April called out to them, but they were already ahead. She didn't want to see the boys get hurt, especially since they were just kids. What could she do, though? As the two men continued their way walking towards the boys, April had an idea. She pulled out her phone and made a call to someone important. "Hey," April spoke to the guy on the phone, "I need a favor…"

2:30 p.m.

As John and Ryan made their way towards the street, John took a look around the environment. He noticed that there were some old, but new buildings that were different. As they made their way across the street, he noticed graffiti all over a side of the building. One painting he saw seemed familiar. John moved towards the building and saw that the painting was of a purpled colored dragon. 'I know this symbol.' He stood and looked at this art when it happened again:

Chaos running in the streets.

People scared.

A Big man with a small army.

A hand with two knives connected to his hand slashed towards someone.

The visions happened again. Only this time, John didn't freak out as much, and this time they were new ones. John looked at the painting again. Ryan turned to see his friend not moving along with him and ran back to where he was. "John! Something wrong?" Ryan asked. He caught that same look John had at the bedroom. John kept looking at the painting, but heard Ryan ask. "Does this painting look familiar to you?" John turned to face Ryan and asked while semi pointing at the painted wall. Ryan looked at it and shrugged. "No. Should it?" He asked. John looked at the wall again. He knew this graffiti from somewhere… "Come on. Let's get going." Ryan said. He wanted to keep moving if they were ever going to get home. John took a last look at the wall, then turned and caught up with Ryan. He bumped into another person along the way. John looked at the man who ran into him. "Watch where you're going, punk!" The man said to him. John noticed that he wore a leather jacket with fingerless gloves and biker boots and blue jeans. "My fault. I wasn't watching where I was going, I guess." John mentioned. The leather jacket guy came up to his face. "Just watch yourself, kid!" "Well, to be fair, you ran into me." John explained patiently with a smile on his face, seeing that this guy was looking for trouble. "What'd you say, bitch!?" John replied sarcastically, "Sorry. I can only say it once." John then had a serious look on his face as the guy was about to take him down. He couldn't fight the guy out of anger, but he would defend himself if needed. "Hey, man!" Ryan came up behind John and met the guy. "What you need your boyfriend here to back you up?" The man asked with a smug look on his face. "No, but his 'friend' can put your face on the ground right now if you don't back the hell off!" Ryan confronted the punk. Ryan didn't care if the guy was tall or grown, he would defend John as if he were his brother. The Man looked at the two of them, and just scoffed and continued on his way. Ryan and John both turned to keep on moving. "Hey, thanks for that, Ryan!" John said "Yeah, what a dick!" Ryan remarked.

2:31 p.m.

The man who bumped into John noticed two men looking his way. One of the guys nodded his head towards them and that gave the Man the signal. They quickly made their way around the corner to confront these two "tough" punks messing on their turf. As they passed an alley way, a man was lurking in the shadows, viewing what he thought to be an upcoming assault. Only his hand was shown, but he closed it to make a fist. He then made his way to stop whatever these guys were planning to do.

3:07 p.m.

"So, this is either a really good day or a bad day. Maybe a mixture of both." Ryan said. He and John had made their way to the other side of the city after the 'fiasco" had occurred. Not that Ryan wouldn't mind some bloodshed, but he was also being smart. After that, both of them made their way to an ice cream parlor, where Ryan got himself a Reese's large Shake. He still kept on eating it as he walked with John. "How can you even be eating that now?" John asked. "Hey man. If I want something that I absolutely need, then I get it. You ought to know that by now." Ryan explained. "See, that's the problem. You think you need something, but in reality, you don't. Not that I don't mind you eating that, but you don't need it. It's not something you 'have to have'." John said, while he and Ryan turned towards an alleyway to make, they're to Central Park. "No offense, but you do sound like your dad sometimes. I mean that in a annoyingly good way." John smirked at that comment. He reminded himself of his father too. "He wasn't wrong." John replied. "Yeah. He probably thought I would put on a few pounds for a kid that young but was surprised I didn't." Ryan said in a joking manner. John's dad was known as a grown man who would literally kill someone but liked to joke around and be funny with his family and friends. He would pop off towards his son as well, but was, what Ryan considered him to be, an "awesome funny man!" 'Yeah, I didn't want to say anything, but you're getting kind of fat!" John joked. "Ouch." Ryan said, pretending his feelings were hurt. "I remembered telling my parents to widen the table for you." John said, walking ahead as Ryan stood there. John then turned "Seriously?" Ryan asked. "No." John replied with a smile on his face. Ryan caught that. "Wow, you want to make jokes now, huh?" Ryan called out with a smirk. "I always did want to be a comedian!" John mentioned back. Both laughed and Ryan was about to make another comment, when a group of seven guys came around the corner.

"Oh no…" John said. The group of seven men came to meet them about 6 feet to where they were standing. Then, the man who bumped into John earlier, came from behind one of the men standing in front of John. "Now, what was that comment about putting my face to the ground?" The man smiled as he asked Ryan. Ryan stood still when a guy walked up to him and flipped his shake unto the ground. Ryan was about ready to sock the guy next to him, when John walked by him and shook his head. The others were ready to harass these two, but the Man motioned for them to wait. "What do you want?" John asked, with a serious look on his face. The man took note of that. "We just wanted to remind of what goes on here. You see, we don't take kindly to people who may or may not be new here, especially when one likes to pop off." "So what, you corner two 15 year old boys in an alleyway, in public, to remind them?" John asked in a confused and annoyed tone. "Not just that." The man walks his way towards them. "You kids probably don't know, but the Purple dragons own this turf and collects tax from 'out of towners' so; Phones, wallets, watches now!" A few guys form behind him. John looked at the guys around him. The Purple Dragons? Wait, this can't be possible… "You know what, fellas? I have a better idea." Ryan said, moving between John and the man, 'This may be new to you 'Dragons', cute name by the way, but we're from Raton. And in Raton, we like to handle thing in an appropriate manner. Now, if there was a problem we have, including one this big, we can talk it out. Now I know me and you had a problem" Ryan pointed at the guy, "but it was intense for both of us, wasn't it? So, what I think we should do is we all take a nice stroll to this nice restaurant that I saw along the way here. I'll order some nachos, we'll talk things through, and go home with smiles on our faces. How's that sound?" Ryan gave a thumbs up, hoping for a response.

The man looked at Ryan. Ryan stared at the man with a half-smile and serious look, while John looked at his friend then at the man. "Or we can explore option two?" The man looked at Ryan. "Which is?" Ryan smiled and awed. "Oh, that's the best part. That's where me and my friend here fight you and your posse gang here, until one of you guys get the upper hand and take both of us down. Then, you'll probably go to jail for assaulting to boys who aren't eighteen and so on" John looked at Ryan with a look that said, "What are you doing?". Ryan continued on. "Now I'm not saying that's the best option, but… you know. We all love choices." The man then laughed, and turned to the others, then looked at Ryan again. He pulls out a knife. 'We can explore that option." "Careful, I have a bad habit of beating guys who pull a knife on me." Ryan said, looking at the man straight in the eye. "You better be Careful what you say, kid!" John couldn't take it. He walked between the two. "Leave him alone. NOW." John was ticked. He wouldn't get this angry, but If these Purple Dragons were who he thought they were, then there was no way he would let someone close to him die. Not again. "Would you look at that? The "smart kid" steps up." The man takes a look at John's cross. "Whatever this thing is, it looks like crap!" The others behind him laugh. "It's a cross, and the man who died gives me strength to not be afraid. Especially of you." He didn't want it to be like this, but there was no way he was going to stand by and let Ryan take the fall for him. Not when he made a promise.

"Well, God ain't gonna save you in this neighborhood kid. So you might as well give me everything you have if you don't wanna die." The man pushed John as soon as he said that. John then closed his eyes and prayed. "Forgive me, father." John opened back his eyes to see the man standing close to him. "For what?" The man laughed as he asked. That's when John punched the man in the face, kicked him in the stomach and grabbed his shirt to throw him in the nearest trash can. Ryan then tripped a guy making his way towards John, and then kicked the other straight in the leg. Both Ryan and John didn't know a lot of karate, but they knew enough, thanks to John's father. John readied himself as the other thug came after him. He dodged the attack and then punched him in the face. The others stood where they were, as they got back up to their feet. The man got up and looked at the two 'You're both dead" "Ryan, Run!" John yelled. He and Ryan made their way towards where they first came. The gang ran on after them. "Don't let them get away!" The man shouted.

"Dude, that was insane!" "You just threw the first punch!" Ryan shouted as they were running. "I had to. It was going to get out of hand!" He did regret it. Now, there were seven chasing them and had no other choice but to run. Yeah they can fight, but they were also careless. Both were still running, while the man and his gang got into their car and drove off after them. Ryan heard something behind them and looked back. "Uh, John?" John turned to look where the car is. "Oh you gotta be kidding me! Come on!" John shouted. They had to get away from the dragons, or they would be two dead 15-year-olds. Ryan and John ran as fast as they could to lose the thugs, and nearly succeeded. They both went into another alley, where they thought to be alone for a second. Just then, the car pulls up towards where they are. "Man, these guys never quit, don't they?" Ryan said. "Ryan." John said, with a serious look on his face. Ryan turned to the sound of his voice. "These aren't just thugs. They're the purple dragons. I know who they are." John said. "What do you mean?" John couldn't explain more, as the Man was a bit closer. "You two just made the biggest mistake of your life." The man pulled out a pistol from the inside of his jacket and aimed it at John's head. "You son of a" Ryan ran towards him, when one of the other thugs held him and kicked him to the ground. The man moved closer to John's forehead. John looked at him with no fear. "Don't worry. This will be over soon, Kid." The man said, as he was about ready to pull the trigger. John closed his eyes, waiting for the inevitable to happen.

Just then, a thug standing near the man went down in a quick second. The man turned to his left, as John heard the thud and looked at the body on the ground. The thug on the right, also went down. A hockey puck appeared to have hit them both in the head. Then came another, and that one hit the thug that held Ryan. "Who did that!?" Just as the man shouted, a hockey puck with just enough impact hit the gun out of the man's hand. This caused the man to look behind him. The other four turned to the man's direction. John and Ryan looked behind them. At the end of the alley, A man who looked to be wearing a golf bag around him with loads of sports equipment and holding a hockey stick walked in to face the criminals. The man wore a hockey mask, blue sport jeans and a black wrangler jacket around him.

Casey Jones theme song from 2016 movie and 2003 series mixed together.

John and Ryan looked on in awe, but John was also in disbelief. 'It can't be him. There's no way…' John thought to himself. The rest of the thugs were on their way towards the man in the mask, who was running ahead towards them. The masked man dodged and caused another thug to flip over. The Masked man then punched the other thug and kicked the one standing near him. He noticed the other getting ready to tackle him, but the thug missed, and the masked man hit him with the stick. This caused the thug to fall on his back. As he was fighting the remaining thugs, John stood up to where Ryan was standing. The Masked man fought off the remaining thugs without breaking a sweat. Lying thugs surrounded him. "You punks picked the wrong day to piss me off! Your boss sends you out to the city to harass teenagers now?" As the masked man says this, he doesn't notice the man behind him getting ready to take him out with a knife. "Watch out!" John yelled to get the masked man's attention. The man made his way towards the other, but the masked figure dodged his attack and kneed him in the stomach. The man moaned, and the masked figure used his stick to trip the man. The man fell on his back, and the masked figure placed his foot on the guys chest. "Well, well. Look who it is. "How ya doing, Johnny boy?' The masked man asked. "You won't get away of this. When Hun hears about what happened, he wil- "Johnny exclaimed, but then the Masked man interrupted. "Your 'BOSS', isn't here, is he? Tell you what, I'll let you go this time to tell Hun what just happened here today, and we'll pretend that I didn't just take you punks out all at once. How's that sound?" "Screw you!" Johnny said. The masked man grabbed him by his shirt. He was about to beat the snot out of him, when he remembered the two boys nearby. He looked at the two of them, John and Ryan looked at each other, then the masked figure let go of Johnny. The man then pointed at Johnny with his hockey stick. "You better leave while you're still breathing, pal."

Johnny then took this as a sign and called his goons to head out. The man in the mask put the stick back into his bag. "Come on, let's go! Move it!" Johnny Shouted at his gang members. As soon they got into the car, they drove off, leaving only John, Ryan and the masked guy. Ryan looked at the man, who had his backed turn towards them. The figure picked up what appeared to be one of the thug's ring they left behind. Ryan walked towards the man. "Man. That was... Thank you. Seriously." Ryan said to him, while the figure stood up and looked at the two boys. "You kid's ok?" The figure asked. "Yeah. Thanks to you." Ryan said. John didn't say anything but just stared at the figure who just saved their life. 'This isn't possible. It can't be.' John thought to himself. 'If he's real, then…' "How about you, kid?" This snapped John out of his thoughts when the figure asked him. John still couldn't speak but nodded his head yes. "You boys just be careful out here. New York isn't the safest place right now." The figure mentioned. "Yeah. No kidding." Ryan said. "Alright, I guess my jobs done. Stay out of trouble." John then noticed that he was leaving. He walked towards the figure. If this was his chance to find answers, he couldn't lose him. "Casey Jones!" The figure stopped when he heard his name, then turned to John who was standing behind him. "You're Casey Jones, aren't you?" John asked again. Ryan looked at John, then back at the masked man, in confusion. 'How does John know who...' Ryan thought. The Masked man looked at them both, then takes off his mask. The man reveals himself as Casey Jones. He has long but short brown hair and has what looks like a van dyke beard. If you were to see this man, you would have seen how he's been through a lot.

"What did you say?" Casey asked John, as he was caught off guard by this mysterious kid who just said his name. John couldn't believe it with his eyes either. He thought that Casey Jones was fiction, another character his father talked about from the comics and the movies. "You are Casey Jones. A vigilante in New York city." John said. Casey was in awe and shock. No one had ever known who the vigilante was in the hockey mask, or who his friends were. There was something more about this kid then he realized. "I'm sorry. Who are you two?" Casey asked the two young boys. "I'm John, and this is Ryan." John explained as he pointed to himself and to Ryan, who looked at John, then waved at Casey. Casey wondered if these two kids were connected with the dragons he had been chasing, but he couldn't figure it out. It was most unlikely, but the kid knew who he was, so how? "Hold on." Casey walked away for a second and grabbed out his cell phone and called April. "Hey. We… well… we might have a problem." Casey explained while still in shock.

As Casey walked away for a moment, Ryan came up to John and was shaking his head. "Ok, what was that about?" How do you know who he is?" Ryan was confused and wanted to know. John then looked at him with his two hands on each side. "That's Casey Jones. He's a character in one of my comics back home." Ryan looked at him in shock, and then blinked a few times and got the idea of what he was talking about. He looked at Casey, who was still talking on his phone with his back turned from them. "Wait. Are you for real?" Ryan asked. John then Nodded yes and replied, "I'm for real." Ryan then zoned out for a second to process what he just heard. He had heard about this guy from John and his comic talk, but he to thought that the vigilante was not real. There was no way this was the same guy. Right? Just then, Casey got off the phone, and had a serious look on his face. He turned towards the two boys, who were still processing on the situation at hand. "Follow me." Casey motioned to them. John and Ryan looked at each other, wondering what he meant. Then all three of them started walking together. Casey climbed the ladder of the building near him. He noticed that the two boys were still hanging behind. "You kids coming or what?" Both were hesitant, but John then climbed the ladder and Ryan followed. Casey was all the way to the top, while John and Ryan were halfway there.

Ryan looked around him, and then looked down. He felt that he was pretty high up, and a fall like that could kill him. "Ryan. Come on" John said to him. Ryan then focused back to climbing, but still was a bit worried he might fall. They both were soon at the top, with an eager Casey Jones, leaning onto a stairwell door. "You ok?" John asked Ryan. Ryan nodded his head but was still a bit uncomfortable. He wouldn't care to admit it, especially to John, but he had a problem with heights. Most heights he can handle, but if it was a little bit higher then expected, Ryan would feel like he was going to puke. "Yeah. No problem." Ryan cleaned his hands, hoping to signal that there were no worries. John then smiled at his friend. 'I pray that you don't have to be tough around me, Ryan. You're already brave.' John thought to his friend. "We're almost there" Casey motioned to them. The three of them started walking again, then stopped to the nearest stairwell door. Casey looked around him, and seeing that the area was clear, he took off the Hockey mask, his golf bag and put them in a safer area where he can find them. He fixed his short but long hair, that was hanging over his forehead. Then turned to the boys who were not far. "Ok. Since you claim to know who I am," Casey looked towards John, "Why don't you two start off by telling me who you are. And then explain to me how you know my name." Casey said with a serious look on his face. "Ok, well… My name is John Gentry, and this is my friend, Ryan Caldwell." John told him. He was still debating in his head whether he was dreaming or not, but this was indeed "The Casey Jones" he heard stories of. "And as for the second question, it's kind of hard to explain." "Well, I ain't going anywhere, so might as well start." Casey said. His arms were crossed, and he was starting to feel impatient. If this boy knows who he is, then that was going to be a problem for Casey.

John then thought about it. He didn't and couldn't tell Casey about how he knew him from the comics or from the movies from when he was a kid, but he didn't want to lie to him. Either this was another universe, or a changed timeline, which John knew was impossible, he couldn't explain. "Let's just say that I did research." That much was true at least. Ryan looked at John, then back at Casey. "Research?" Casey asked. "Yeah." John said. Casey knew there probably wasn't more then what John was telling, but at this part he did believe him, at least. "Alright. Well, there's just one more thing that I need to do. You two are not gonna like it." Casey mentioned to them. "Ok." John said in agreement but was a little confused on what he meant by that. "Good." Casey said. Just then, something hit Ryan in the neck, which caused him to say ow. John turned to Ryan when he heard him. "Ryan?" Ryan pulled out a small needle that hit his neck. Something didn't feel right. "What the shock?" A same needle hit John in the neck as well. "Ah." He then started to feel a bit dizzy. Ryan then fell to the ground in just 10 seconds. "Ryan?" Ryan was already unconsciousness. "What?" He then turned in time to see Casey walk over to him, and suddenly realized what was going on. "Crap." John muttered before falling down on the ground, drifting into unconsciousness. Before he did, he saw Casey walk over and bent down to his level. "I'm sorry, kid."

4:07 p.m.

An hour later, John gained consciousness. It was a little bit bright in the room, but there was only one light. He noticed that his hands were tied behind a chair with handcuffs and tried getting free, but to no avail. He should have known better that you can't get out of handcuffs unless you are a trained professional. John looked around the room, and saw Casey Standing there with his arms crossed. He had taken his jacket off and was wearing a black t-shirt that looked about his size. "What are you doing?" John asked. He wasn't angry, but just confused. Casey Jones just saved his life from muggers that wanted to beat him and Ryan to a pulp, and now what, captured him? "I told you. There's one more thing I need to do." Casey explained. John tried moving a little bit out of the chair. "Easy, kid. You're still a little out of it." Casey said this as he walked towards John to keep him steady. John listened to his advice. Whatever caused him to pass out, it was still having a little effect. "Who are you?" Casey asked. John looked at him, a little confused on what he meant. "You just asked me that. You seriously had to tie me up to ask me my name, again?" Casey looked at him, annoyingly. "You know what I mean. Who sent you?" "What're you talking about?" This caused Casey to get frustrated. "Kid don't lie to me. Someone told you about me, then had you and the other one coming to New York to track me down and do whatever it is they want you to do. So, the least you can do is tell me who sent you two, or the dragons aren't the only problems you'll have." John realized what was happening. He wondered how to tell Casey how he knew about him and all, but he didn't know where to begin. Heck, he wasn't sure what was going himself. "Ok. First, I'm not lying to you. My name IS John Gentry. Second, this must be some sort of misunderstanding. No one sent me." "Then how do you know my name. No one knows about me except.." Casey stops himself, not wanting to say more. John looked at him for a moment, until Casey came out of his thoughts. "That's not important. You better start talking kid." Casey said again. "Look, I told you, I'm not with anybody alright? If you can just let me go…" Just then a door opens. Casey and John look towards the door, and in comes April. John looks at her, and almost gasps. Ever since Casey told her about the fiasco, she wanted to know more. "You're…" John tried to speak, but he was in disbelief now. This may had to be another world right or an altered timeline. It wasn't possible. "You're April O'Neil." John said.

"How do you know my name?" April asks calmy but determined to know how this guy knows. "That's what I'm saying! This kid already knows much about me and you. Then was sent here." Casey blurted out. He wanted to know more, and he wanted to know now. "Casey." April said calmly. John then looked around the room and started worrying. "Where's Ryan?" John asked. April looked at him and assured him that he was fine. "He's in the next room." April mentioned. John breathed a sigh of relief. "You can see him after you answer a few questions." John looked at April and nodded. "Ok, but I'm serious. I don't work for anybody. I wasn't sent here to kill anyone. I have never done that in my entire life. If I was working for someone, don't you think that I would've had to be foolish enough to come here. You have to believe me." "Why is that?" Casey asked. April crossed her arms waiting for answer as well. John thought for a second on how he can convince them two, and he thought of one right away. "Because unlike the Purple Dragons, I wouldn't hurt anybody in this city, including the turtles." April widened her eyes and Casey opened his mouth a bit, in shock. Only Casey and April knew about the turtle's existence. How does this boy know? "Yeah. I know about the turtles too. I doubt the dragons, or anyone knows they exist, besides you two. They're names are Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo." This caused Casey to pace, while April just looked at John stunned. "No, I'm not with the purple dragons, and no I am not from here. I am from Raton. I am not here to kill or hurt any of you. I do know you, and I will explain everything, but I am not an enemy." John then looked at April, who then looked down to see he had something around his neck. "Please…" She looked at him again and saw truth in those eyes. April then nodded her head. "Let him go." April said. Casey looked at her, questioningly. "Are you sure?" April looks at him, with a serious look in her eyes. "He's telling the truth." April then looked back at John. Casey then nodded his head and did not argue with April. He walked over behind John and got the handcuffs off. John then groaned and grabbed his wrist to stretch it. "Does it hurt?" Casey asked, still not trusting him, but did not want him hurt either. "No, I just saw other people do this every time they had cuffs taken off them." John put a little humor into those words. Casey then looked confused and squinted, but this caused April to half smile a bit. Apparently, he had a bit of a sense of humor. John then stood up and wanted to know where Ryan was. He walked in the next room, which was the living room towards an apartment. Ryan was sitting on a couch, looking a bit worried as well. He saw John and stood up. "Thank God man. That guy tried to kill me." Ryan pointed at Casey, who looked at him questioningly. "Ryan. It's fine. He's not the bad guy. I told you who he was." Ryan was still unconvinced, but then he saw April make her way towards the two boys.

"Hey. You're that girl with the nice jacket?" Casey then looked at April, who then smiled a bit. "That is April O'Neil." John explained, hoping for him to see that everything was fine. Ryan then looked again at April and was immediately shocked. "No way!" "Alright. We let you both go." April said, then looked towards at John hoping for some answers. "Now what do you know about us?" "And the Turtles?" Casey asked. "Wait, Turtles?" Ryan turned to John and asked him. John nodded. All four of them sat down across from each other. John then told them about everything. His parents, the medallion, the transportation to here, everything. After this, Casey and April processed everything that they had just heard and sat there quietly for a few seconds. Then, April got up and asked if the boys wanted anything to drink. Both wanted water, and so April walked over to the kitchen area, got two cups, and poured water into each one. "So, you two ARE from Raton, but now you're here in New York. somehow?" Casey asked. John claimed yes. Ryan just sat there with his arms crossed, listening in on the conversation. "Yes. Somehow the medallion took us in New York city." John simply stated. "But why?" John looked at him and shrugged. "I don't really know." Casey then nodded at that. There may have been a lot that they didn't know just yet. "Ok. How do you know who we are, then?" Casey asked, but this time, he felt a little at ease. John zoned out for a second, thinking best on how to answer this. When he couldn't think of any, Ryan spoke up. "Well, it's kind of hard to explain. I think we need to find the right time to tell you, but not right now." April looked at Ryan. She seemed to have more questions as well, but they looked tired. "Why don't you guys get some rest?" "Oh, I don't think we need any more rest. That dart or whatever took it out of us." Ryan had his hand behind his neck, smiled a bit. April almost laughed, while Casey did a half smile.

"I am sorry if me and Ryan caused any misunderstanding. It wasn't our attention to do that. But believe me. I won't say anything." John said, and looked at Ryan, "We won't say anything." Casey then casted a glance at April, who saw Casey still a bit unwary, but saw something else. Casey then looked back at John and stood up. "I guess I 'was' a little hard on you. It still feels weird you know who I am, but… I don't think you're dangerous. Not yet anyway." This caused John to stand up as well. "I understand. If I was in your shoes, I don't know what I would've done either. I hope to gain your trust, sir." John stated. Casey looked at John, who then held out his hand. This was a first for Casey to be addressed as sir, especially from a boy so young. Casey was hesitant, but then took his hand and shook it. "This may be a good start, kid." Casey said. John smiled at this, and Casey then walked towards the kitchen to get a glass of water. "Plus, I might have took the whole tranquilizer thing too far." Casey simply stated and smiled. This caused John to laugh, and April smiled. She knew that despite his problem with the dragons, and the little fiasco, he did truly feel bad. "You guys should probably still rest. We can figure this out later tonight." April said to both John and Ryan. They agreed, and then April showed them a medium sized bedroom that hasn't been occupied yet, there was two beds, and the bathroom was around the corner if they needed it. "I'll call you out here in a while. Just take a moment to rest."

"Are you sure?" John asked. He was still a bit unsure if they should stay. "Yes, yes don't worry about it. I wanted to do something to this room anyways. This gives me an excuse." April explained, assuring John. John was about to say something. "Do you think we can get something to eat?" Ryan asked. "For real?" John said to Ryan. Ryan then looked at him and just whispered "what?" April almost laughed. These two reminded her so much about the turtles. Especially Ryan. "Yes. I can make you a sandwich, if you'd like." April mentioned. "That sounds good, thanks!" Both John and April just laughed. "How about you?" April asked John. John had his arms crossed and looked at April. "Uh," John was still unsure, but April insisted that he eat. "Ok. Thank you." John nodded his head to show he was indeed grateful. April smiled at the two, then closed the door. Ryan then got up from the bed he was sitting on. "Ok, am I crazy, or am I crazy?" Ryan asked. He had a lot of questions about the whole situation and wanted to know right away. John looked at Ryan again. "You're not the only one." John mentioned and walked over to the side of the window. "I mean, we're in the house of two people who just so happen to be characters from your comic. How is that even…. Just..." Ryan makes an explosion sound with his hands. John looks out the window towards the city. This whole thing was crazy. "Yeah. I have no idea. This whole thing is insane." John looks at Ryan again, speaking in an excited tone. "We are in New York city and are in a apartment of one of the most important characters in a story I didn't think existed." John then sat back down on a chair that was in the corner. "It's a whole lot to process." John said once again. He had his hands langled together covering his mouth. "I mean, it is cool though right." Ryan asked. John looked up towards Ryan and looked at him serious. "Are you kidding me?" Ryan then looked back down. He knew he shouldn't have said anything. "It's awesome." John said smiling. Ryan was surprised at this response but smiled a bit anyway. John and Ryan both started laughing a little. John then looked down yet again, thinking there was more as to why he and Ryan were here.

"What're you thinking?" Ryan asked his friend. John sat straight into the chair and crossed his arms. "The medallion. It brought us here, to New York. Now I don't know if this a different kind of earth, or the same earth, but it had everything to do with that medallion. We need to figure out why it did." "What do we tell them if they find out about, they're 'non-existence'? Ryan asked him. "Well, I don't think we need to worry about that. Right now, let's figure out why the medallion sent us here, first. We can focus on that part later." "Ok. I got you." Ryan nodded in agreement, and for that John was a bit grateful.

Just then, April opened the door, carrying a plate of two turkey cheese sandwiches. "Ok. I didn't know if you guys wanted turkey, but it was the only meat I had in the fridge. I hope this is fine for you two." April said. Both of them looked at the sandwiches, then John looked at April. "Thank you, April." April just smiled. "You're welcome. Now get some rest." April told the two of them, and they said ok. April shut the door, sighed and made her way towards the living room. There she saw Casey sitting there, waiting for her to discuss about the two. "How did it go?" Casey asked her. April then walked towards her chair and sat down. She put her hands on her knees and looked at him with honesty and truth. "I don't think there's anything to worry about. They don't seem dangerous." Casey nodded, but still seemed a little troubled. April knew that look. "I'm serious." "Yeah, I know you are. It's just…. I don't know." Casey said. He was unsure of what to do. "Casey, they're kids. I don't think they would be able to even lay one finger on any of the guys. Least of all you." "It's not that." Casey said. April looked at him confused. Casey then went on to explain. "There's been enough trouble in this city already. The dragons, the foot. We're not one closer to stopping them. Then these two boys show up, and already, the dragons think they have control over them. They could have killed them, April." Casey looked a little too worried. 'This is a first I've seen him worked up.' April then came over to his side and put a hand on his right shoulder. "Case, they didn't. You made sure of that." Casey looked at April and nodded. "Yeah." April could tell that there was still a lot on his mind.

"That kid, what's his name, John? He still knows a lot about us. What do we do?" April knew what he meant. "Well, I doubt we can shoot them again." April joked. Casey smiled at that remark. "I have an idea." April said. Then she got up, went to her cell phone and called the only person who may or may not be the least bit surprised about this whole thing. The one person who she felt can not react the same way as she or Casey did. She dialed the number and waited for the phone to pick up. The phone answered. "Hey, Donnie." This got Casey's attention, and he stood up as April continued talking. "Yeah, everything's good. Listen, can you come by later on tonight. It's about our 'situation'." Casey then crossed his arms, and April looked at him. "Ok. Ok. That's great. See you tonight. Alright, bye." She hung up the phone, and looked at a serious Casey, "You told him?" Casey asked. "I told 'them'." Casey then looked at the floor. He couldn't believe it. "What did you want me to do? I couldn't necessary lie to them." April explained, a little annoyed. "You do realize that Raph is not gonna like this and do something rash…" Before Casey can continue, April stopped him. "You are not gonna let that happen. This is the only way, and you know it." Casey then looked at April. He didn't want to admit, but she was right. If April trusted them, then he could to. "Ok." Casey agreed and went back to sit back down. "Who knows? Maybe, this can be a good thing." April said, as Casey was sitting down. "Yeah. Maybe." Casey said, nodding. This time he meant it. "It will be fine" April said, making her way to the kitchen. "I know." Casey said, as he played with his hands. This was going to be a long day.

10:45 p.m.

A few hours later, John and Ryan were up and sitting up with both Casey and April, telling them about the adventures and joys of living in a small town. This included the Sugarite canyon lake, the small movie theatre, and the boy scout travelers. A lot. The two adults were fascinated at what the town had to offer, and they wanted to know more. So John told them a lot about his school and the project he was working on, and this definitely got April's attention. She was fascinated by John's interest to this kind of subject. Casey could barely understand of course, but he felt that this kid was indeed to smart for his age. John was a little excited inside, to be sharing this kind of talk with others, besides Ryan, who would take an interest in his topics and theories. After a minute and a half later, John had everything else to say. April told him that she would like to hear more about his project later. She wanted to ask what he was wearing around his neck, but it was tucked inside John's shirt. Maybe later. After the history rant, April got a ping on her phone. It was from Donnie. April then looked at Casey, who saw April's phone. He nodded his head, and Ryan caught notice of this. "What's up?" Ryan asked. John then looked at Ryan, then back at April. "We have someone coming over to meet you two. It's nothing bad." Both John and Ryan looked at each other, not sure of what they meant. Casey then took the opportunity to talk. "When he gets here, you have to promise that you won't freak out." "When 'who' gets here?" John asked Casey. Casey then looked at the window, where there was a sound of a tap on the window. "Come in!" April said. Both John and Ryan turned towards the window, and the window now opens, revealing a turtle with a purple mask and a bo staff placed behind his back. The turtle wore brown and elbow pads and a brown belt to hold his weapon. John then almost gasped, while Ryan's mouth just dropped. They were meeting one of the people they have heard a lot of.

Donatello, or Donnie as he likes to be called, came into April's apartment. There, he saw two boys, who looked about his age, and then looked towards April. "When you called, April, the least you could have done was at least make coffee." April smiled at the Joke, and walked towards Donnie to give him a hug, which he accepted it. "How are you, D?" April asked him. She saw him basically every day, but still worried like a mother to Don and the others, due to their night activities. "Well, you know it's the same thing every night. Beating bad guys, training, inventions and more pranks from Mikey. Otherwise, I'm fine." Don smiled at April then looked towards John. "Ah, you must be the 'kid' who knows about our existence." Don then looks at Ryan. "And his friend." Ryan was still a little shaken up but was excited that he was meeting another hero he had heard of. Don raised his right hand towards John. "April has told me about you. I hear you're a historian?" "Um… Yes. I am." John said and took Don's hand and shook it. "My name's John." "I'm Donatello, but you can call me Donnie. Or Don, or D. Whatever suits you fine." John laughed at that. It's a pleasure to meet you, John." Don said to him. Then Ryan came up to him. "Hey, I'm Ryan. John's Friend. I'm a… well… It is awesome to meet you." Don then cracked a smile. "You as well." Ryan took Don's hand and shook it. Casey then walked towards Don and sat on the armchair of the couch. "So, now we got the introductions kindly out of the way, what can I do for you?" Don asked Ryan and John. April then went on to explain. "Well, for starters, these two are from Raton." Don took notice of this and looked at the two boys.

"Raton? That's incredible. I've heard much about that place!" Don mentioned excitedly. 'You have?" Ryan asked. "Yeah. It has an interesting background too. They have some pretty interesting scientific facts about the environment, their technology, and fascinating wildlife, including bears." Don shared. 'Yeah, me and John like to go try bear hunting every now and then." "Hunting? Like, actual hunting?" Don asked them. "Not that kind. What people usually do is they get into their car and start looking for them." John quickly explained. "It's actually kind of fun, once you try it." "I'll be sure to take your word for it, although these days I'm a little more interested in catching Dragons." Don said. All of them offered a small laugh, including Don. He could see that these boys were actually not that bad. Based on what April told him over the phone, it sounded like she was troubled. He might have been too, considering that these two knew about their existence. He still had that feeling of any signs of trouble, but It wasn't as bad as he thought it would be. "So any who, What's up, April?" April then looked towards Don. "I called you here because… these two boys may need your help." April said. "Such as?" "Me and Ryan were somehow transported here from our home. To New York City." John shared. Don looked at John, then back at April. "Transported?" Don asked John. "How?"

'It's… kind of hard to explain. I don't think you'll believe it." John mentioned to him. "We were hoping since they knew who you already are, and who we were, that maybe you can help them figure out how they came to be here." Casey said to him. Don then nodded and looked back at the two boys. "Well, I don't think this would be the right place to discuss it." Don simply stated. He then turned to the window and opened it, then looked back. "You guys coming or what?" John and Ryan looked at each other, then Casey and April grabbed their jackets and made their way to the door as well. John and Ryan then followed and was unsure of what was happening. Walking down the stairs to April's part of the store, the four of them exited the building. They arrived and turned at the end of the Alley. "So, does anyone know about the last time we were here, or did anyone already forget what happened? I mean, I still remember that whole thing." Ryan mentioned towards them. He was joking of course but he still felt a little worried about the last time. April then turned and smiled at him. "You know, you're kind of funny." April said to him. "Well, if you meant my teachers, they would like to think I'm hilarious." Ryan said. John looked around and couldn't find Don anywhere. "Where's Donnie?" "Don't worry, he's coming." Casey assured him. John nodded. Just then, they heard someone climbing down the building next to them. They saw Donnie, combining movements of Parkour and ninja climbing down the ladder. Then, he landed in front of them. "Whoa!" Ryan said to him, looking amazed. John stared back in amazement. "Don, that was like almost 50 ft in the air." John said. Don looked at John and nodded in agreement. "Well, that is one of the benefits of being a Ninja. Not to mention a turtle." Don shared. John smiled at that remark. Don made his way past April and Casey. "This should be the closest way." Don told them. "I'm sorry, what's happening?" Ryan asked. Don smiled at him and then opened a sewer lid. "Right this way." He told the others. John then looked at April, then back at Don. He saw where this was going. "Are you serious?' John asked. He felt a little excited on the inside, but he did not show it just yet. At least, he thought he didn't.

"Yep." Don said to him. John smiled and then walked towards the lid. "What's happening?" Ryan asked again, as April and Casey walked and climbed down the sewer ladder. ""Is no one going to answer me?" Ryan said to himself. Ryan tried to get their attention. "Guys! What's going on?!" "Just get down here!" John shouted back to him. Ryan looked below the sewer. "What?! Is it safe?" "It'll be fine, don't be scared now!" "I'm not scared!". "Then come down here!" John shouted. "You'll be ok." April called out. Ryan hesitated for a second, but he then gave in. "I can't believe I'm doing this." He knew that the turtles lived in the sewers because of who they were and didn't want anyone to find out about them, but he had never been in the sewers before. He has seen many movies where there were hidden beasts or alligators down here, and it frightened him. His one fear was heights, but the second were alligators. He reached the end of the ladder and let go, landed on his feet, wiped stuff off his hands and turned to see Casey, April, John and Don all looked at him. Only April and Don were smiling. Ryan stood there looking back at them. "What's wrong with you?" Casey asked him. "Nothing. I just… never… been to the sewers." Ryan said to him, trying to not say his true reason. John smiled a bit at his friend. He wouldn't dare talk about his fears at the moment, for he wanted the both of them to face their fears, but John still, for some reason, found it funny. "This way forward." Don said to them. As all five of them continued walking, April looked at Ryan. "You're not afraid of the sewers, aren't you?" April asked. 'What? No." Ryan said to her. April stared at him, started smiling as she was unconvinced. "Well, I might have seen a movie about a vicious alligator that ate people." April just laughed, not in a teasing way, but as in a 'haha, you're adorable' kind of way. "What? It was a crazy movie."

As all of them continued on, Ryan continued to explain the plot to the movie. "And so this guy has to try to stop the alligator before it eats all of San Francisco." Ryan finally finished. "That sounds like a crappy movie." Casey says to him. Ryan lifted his hand towards Casey, agreeing with him. "I know, right? Especially when it's just him all alone. The plot doesn't make any sense in my opinion." "Then why are you scared of alligators?" April asked, with a little bit of humor. "Well, I wouldn't say I'm scared. I just believe that it's not the best choice to encounter alligators in dark places." John scoffed at his friend in a caring way. "We're here." Don said, stopping near a wall with a lever. Casey and April stood beside Don, who then stopped in front of John and Ryan. "They're not gonna kill us down here, are they?" Ryan whispered to John. John put his hand in front of Ryan's chest, reminding him to let him speak. Don looked at the two of them. "What I am about to show you, is something that you cannot tell anyone. It can not only endanger me, but my friends, brothers and sensei. Promise me that you will not tell a living soul about us." Don told the both of them. John knew exactly what this meant. "We won't tell anyone." Don looked into John's eyes and saw there was honest and deep truth there. He turned to Ryan and asked, "Ryan?" "Hey man, I know most people would freak if they seen you, but I'm not everyone else. Besides, John would literally kill me if I did." Ryan stated. John and Don smiled a bit at him. John knew that Ryan had a good heart and would do anything for others. Don nodded at the both of them.

"Can we trust you?" Don asked them again. John and Ryan nodded, confirming their answer. "Ok." Don then walked towards the lever, that was located on a pipe attached to a wall. He looked at April, who stood there nodding at him. "Here we go." He pulls down the lever, and what was first shown as a wall, suddenly begin to open. The wall lifted itself up, and then splitted apart, slowly. Don stepped back to where Casey and April were standing, while John and Ryan entered and saw things that no one would ever even dare to see. Inside, there was a big sized home, where a couch sat across from a medium and big sized T.V. A full-sized skate ramp and a skateboard was seen in a corner. A wooden wing chun dummy and a punching bag was placed in another corner of the place, where there was also a workout bench press, dumbells and a pull up bar. There were a few arcade machines placed 20 ft from the Skating Ramp. The kitchen was then spotted with a fridge, a sink and a table covered with a pizza box. A stairwell was located in the left side of the lair, where it can take them also to a upper service to any part of the city. "Whoa…" Both boys said at the same time. Don then walked towards them. "Gentlemen. Welcome to our home." It was a fine home indeed. Little did John and Ryan know they were already one step ahead on the path that was placed in front of them.

11:01 p.m.

Johnny walked in towards the warehouse. After that little fiasco in the alleyway with the vigilante and those two kids, Dragonface called him up to receive some unexpecting news. Johnny was ticked, but also nervous. The last thing that Johnny needed was to meet up with Dragonface, Hun and whoever the hell the shadow guy was. This was becoming a very bad day for him. Johnny then entered the building and looked at the environment around him. It was an abandoned old shelter where no one has even thought about remodeling after its years of service. He had no idea why they wanted to meet here, but it was enough to give him chills. "Hello?" Johnny called out. He looked around a bit more, but it seemed there was no one there. Then, he heard a car drive in, turned and saw the car stop in parking. Out, came Dragonface on the front right side, and Hun on the driver's side. Johnny started to feel tension and fear inside as Hun walked towards him. "Do you have any idea how this makes me look?" Hun asked Johnny, then walked away slowly behind him. "No boss. Listen, this is just a misunderstanding…." Johnny tried to explain to Hun, but Hun didn't want to hear it. "What is exactly hard to understand?!" This time, Hun sounded and looked Pissed. "I made you in charge of the East district near Manhattan! Your Job was to make sure you collected the money from each person that ever steps their way into Dragon territory, and you couldn't get that right! Instead, what I have to hear, is you getting your ass kicked by some Wannabe Vigilante in a Hockey Mask!" "Boss, he almost killed us. "If it hadn't been for him, we woul-" Johnny tried to speak. 'What did you think was going to happen when you confronted and tried to shoot those kids?!" Hun yelled at him. Dragonface stood and sat on the hood of the car, grinning at the commotion. He loved seeing Johnny squinch up like a little girl while getting Chewed out by Hun. "Look. I'm sorry. It won't happen again. I promise you that. Give me a chance to find the guy in the mask and I'll take him out." Hun then calmed down a bit but was still filled with disappointment and anger. "Don't bother. Your job is to make sure that no one can back out easy with what they owe me. Then tomorrow, you go with Dragon there to collect the gun shipment downtown on the west side district from the dealers. Do not fail me again, or I promise that I'll send you to the ground so you can't screw up worse than you already have." Johnny nodded quickly at his boss. Hun walked back towards his car, which gave Dragonface the clue to get in as well. "Do you know who the guy in the mask is?" Johnny asked Hun. Hun then looked at Johnny, before driving off. "I know exactly who he is." Hun said to him, then drove away from the warehouse, leaving Johnny there to take in on what just happened.

Meanwhile

11:03 p.m.

"This place is amazing!" Ryan exclaimed. He and John took a few looks around the place, and already were in love. "I mean, you guys have a big T.V. with game consoles, workout area, and arcade machines. I could come down and play these things all day! Well, if I was allowed to, maybe, but still." Don smiled at the comments he was making. 'Well, I'm sure glad you like the place. It's one of the other benefits of staying down here." He shared with him. April and Casey made their way in the lair. Casey showed Ryan around more, while April walked towards Don. He caught notice of John looking into a room that was closed shut. "Is this your Dojo?" John asked Don. He had studied a lot about each, and different kinds of dojos used in Ancient and Modern-day Japan. "Yep. I'm actually surprised you recognized it at first." Don said to him. John looked at the closed door again. "I'm familiar with ancient Japan and all such things." John explained, turning to Don. "Plus, my dad took me to one of these when I was 7. I was really impressed with the fighting styles they had." "You took karate?" Don asked him. "Yeah. Well, my dad taught me and Ryan a few things." Don understood. He was starting to like this guy. "That must have been cool for you. You'll have to tell me about your dad." John took a look at Ryan, who looked back and had a heartfelt look. John then looked down, crossed his arms, and looked to Don. Both April and Don looked a bit confused as to why he reacted like that. "My dad… was…. He was the best." He half smiled, but still had that sad look on his face. "Was?" Don asked him. He noticed John didn't say anything and then had the idea. "Oh." April looked at him sadly. "That's horrible." April said. "It's ok." John told them exactly what happened to his parents and his brother. Casey overheard a little about what happened to his family and then started to feel sorry for the kid. "I don't know what to say, John. I'm sorry" Don spoke a little quietly. "Thank you." John smiled at the two of them. "On the bright side, they taught me to be strong and how to love others." April looked at him again. "They must have done that because they loved you." April said. John glanced at April and was surprised at that. "Yeah. I guess so." John agreed, smiling at her now. April smiled back. Don felt sympathy towards John. He couldn't imagine losing his family like that. Don thought about what would've happened if he lost his brothers or sensei. He was still thinking about it, when Ryan got out of his thoughts. "Plus, he's also got me. His best pal. Of course, I get on his nerves as much as he gets on mine, but it's a lot of fun." Ryan shortly exclaimed, walking towards John and putting a hand on his shoulder. John looked down at the floor, smiling at that remark.

"Well, I appreciate you telling me this." Don replied to John. John glanced towards Don. "Of course." John then noticed something odd. "Where is everyone else?" John asked "Oh. They might be doing their own things at the moment. Mikey is most likely reading comics, Raph might be out blowing some steam off, and Leo is in his meditation training with Splinter." Don explained to him. "Ok. How'd they react when you said you were planning on meeting us?" John asked. "Um…. Well…" Don said. John and April looked at him closely confused. "What's wrong?" Casey then asked him as he came to stand by them. "Ok. I might have not told them you were bringing them down here…." Don mentioned to all four of them. "You didn't?" April asked, a little shocked. "Well, I did tell the others that John knew about us, but I didn't tell them how they would be brought down here." All four looked at Don with an irritated and confused look. "I can tell you're all irritated with me, but I'm pretty sure it won't be that bad." "Donnie." April said to him.

"Ok, this might not have been the smartest thing I ever did, but I felt that I needed to see for myself if they can be trusted. Now that I know they are…. "What did you think was gonna happen when the guys just walk in and they see two strangers who know about their existence?" Casey asked Don. Don was about to speak, but John then came to Don's offense. "I'm sure he wanted to check that we weren't anyone who would be considered as… Ryan what's that word you use?" "Crazy a-holes?" Ryan said. "Yeah. That. I would've done the same thing." "Really?" Don asked. "No. I'd probably do something a lot worse." John said smiling, putting humor into those words. The others laughed at his remark, including Casey, only a bit. Just then, the five of them heard a call from above. "Donnie?" Where've you been, bro? I was looking for you to see if you wanted to finally play that new fighting game with me?" The call came from Don's youngest brother, Michelangelo. He wore an orange bandana with nun chucks on each side of his body, which were stored in a brown belt. Like Don, he had brown knee and elbow pads and was the same standing size as Don. He was the youngest of the family, who was known as a master pranker, gamer and loved comics. John and Ryan had the same feeling they had when they first met Don and were a bit excited.

Mikey walked towards the area where he saw the four of them standing there near the dojo. "Hey Mike." Don looked at the others a bit nervous. John smiled at Don a little. "Dude, you always leave whenever I wanna hang out with yo-"Mikey caught notice of April and Casey. "Oh, hey guys! I didn't know you would come in tonight, otherwise I would've made my homemade pizza." "That's ok. We actually just ate a while ago." April said to Mikey. "How's it going, Mike?" Casey asked him. "Not that bad. It gets kind of boring in the day, so I mostly just sit and play games, read comics or come up with new drawings for my art." Mikey shared, still not taking notice of John and Ryan just yet. "Well, that's good." Don said. "No, bro. It's awesome! I just have a little trouble trying to find the right colors for this character that I am creating." Ryan then took a big interest in this. "You draw?" He asked the orange masked turtle. Mikey looked at Ryan, finally noticing the two boys standing there, and felt a little nervous. "Yeah?" "That is so cool. I like drawing and art! "You do?" Mikey asked him a little both of nervous and excited. "Yeah." Mikey then looked towards Don. "Don?" Don then smiled a bit and walked towards his brother and Ryan.

"Mikey, this is Ryan. And the other one over there is John." As Mikey looked at the two, he noticed firsthand that they didn't seem so bad. "Oh ok. Nice to see more friendly faces down here. You guys like playing video games too?" Mikey asked the two of them. "Well, every now and then." John shared. "Are you kidding? I used to play on my mom's 64 console all the time as a kid. I beat Mario like one hundred and five times." Ryan explained. "Shut up!" Mikey said, shocked with excitement. While Mikey and Ryan talked their way towards the couch, Casey following, Don April and John all looked at each other and smiled. They knew the two of them would get along so well. "I believe that my favorite thing about that level is that no one can even recognize what's about to happen." Ryan said. "Dude, I know! It's like no one can even expect that he had went crazy and started seeing those random numbers everywhere, or the fact that he'd just imagined the whole thing." They were talking about an old Call of duty game from a long time ago. "Mikey," Don said finally breaking the silence, "these two are the kids I told you about. Remember?" Mikey looked at Ryan and at John to get the idea. "Oh yeah!" Mikey looked at John, who was standing with his arms crossed. "Is it true that you're a 'know it all' like Donnie?" Mikey asked. "Um, well… not a 'know it all'." John simply stated. "I just happen to know a lot about old guys from a long time ago." John said to Mikey, but was looking at Ryan, who caught notice of the same remark he had said to John at the house. Both of them cracked a smile.

"That's cool and all. I just don't understand why that is a thing most want to know about." Mikey replied. Don then looked a little annoyed at his young brother. "Mikey." Mikey looked at Don as soon he heard his voice. "No, it's alright." John assured Don, then turned to Mikey. "I sometimes even ask the same question too. I understand now though that it's important to understand who did what or who painted this, or why this happened." "Why's that?" Mikey asked him in an innocent way. "So we can understand better how to improve. Plus, I get to look at a bunch of old artifacts and treasures." Mikey then widened his eyes. "Treasures?" "Mmm-hmm. I think you've heard of Indiana Jones movie or even the tomb raider and Uncharted games." John mentioned towards Mikey, knowing that would get his attention. He was right. "Heck yeah! I love that movie. I also played those games a lot of times." John nodded in agreement. "Me too." Don, April and Casey looked at the scenery taking place. They saw things that seemed to lift their spirits up. Both John and Ryan were willing to bond with Mikey right away without a doubt for a second. Don knew right then and there that they could indeed be trusted. Mikey also had one of those big hearts that was to hard to find in others of the city. "You know, you guys are a lot of fun. I hope we get to hang out a lot more" Mikey told them. "Me too, Michelangelo." John said. "Ah, dude! My Sensei is the only one whom can Michelangelo, but my friends call me Mikey." "We're friends?" Ryan asked, in hope. "Sure, thing dude!" Ryan smiled at the thought. "Thank you, Mike." John replied to him. Mikey smiled at the two of them.

Ryan then took a few looks around and noticed there was a few boxes of Oreos and small packages of toothpaste on the table near the couch. "Hey Mike. What are those for?" Mikey looked to where Ryan was pointing at. "Oh, that?" Then Mikey started laughing. Ryan looked a little confused and turned to John, who then shrugged. "Hahaha, I almost forgot about that." "What did you do, now?" Don asked him. "Well, I just happened to pull the most radical prank on our dear brother of ours." Mikey explained. Don then brought his hands to his eyes. "Yeah, that's not surprising at all." Casey spoke in a quiet gruffed voice. "What kind of prank?" April asked Mikey. "Well, you see…" "MIKEY!" Someone on the other side of the lair started shouting. "Uh oh." Don said. Just then, an angry turtle in a red mask came out of a room on the upper level of the lair and ran down the stairs. He looked a little bit heavier and an inch taller compared to Don and Mikey. Like Mikey, he had two Sais on each side, placed in a brown belt and had elbow and knee pads. He looked so angry you can almost see steam coming out of his ears. John then stood up from where he was just sitting. "Mikey, I told ya once before to get the hell out of my room! This is the third time this week!" The turtle in the red mask called out in a New York style Brooklyn accent. Mikey then ran behind Don. "What exactly did you do to tick Raph off?" Don asked Mikey. "I switched his toothpaste flavoring with a little bit of Oreos. You should have seen it, Donnie. It was awesome!" Mikey shared with him. Raph then made his way over to his brother, who was still grinning and laughing. "I swear Mike! Quit it with the pranks!" Raph told him, still feeling a bit annoyed and angry at him. "Aw, come on. How else am I gonna show my love to you, big bro?" Mikey smiled at his remark, which made Raph a little angrier. "Oh, shut up! Out of all the pranks ya could've pulled, this was the most ridiculous one." "Ok, Raph. Just calm down…" Don simply stated.

"Don don't tell me to calm down! I just want one day without any pranks or any stupid jokes to pass along the day." Raph raised his voice a bit, which caused Don to be surprised a little. "Oh, Raph, you are too easy!" Mikey was a little hurt by that, but knew that he didn't mean that and mocked in his usual young brother way. Don just closed his eyes and shook his head. Sometimes his brothers were too much. Raph then looked around the room and noticed the two boys standing near Casey. "Who are you?". Don then looked at him then at the two boys. "Raph, these are the two boys Don told you about. Remember?" Casey told him. Raph then walked over to them then looked at Don. "You brought them to our home?! Are you insane?" Raph became agitated and then Don started to get a little nervous. "Why didn't you tell us that ya were planning on bringing two wannabe punks in the lair? Especially since they know enough to expose us?" "Wannabes? That's a little farfetched, pal." Ryan exclaimed. Raph then looked towards him. "Is it? Two strangers who know about our existence suddenly know where we live and all of a sudden, they get others to trust them as if they are all mighty and righteous! Who do you think you are? " Raph walked towards Ryan as he was speaking. "I'm sorry what?" Ryan asked. Raph, ignoring Ryan's question, then looked at John, who looked at him with a nervous but firm expression. "What about you? How's it possible you know every little thing about us, huh?" Who you working for?" "No one." John said. "Is that right?" "Raph, I was a little hesitant at first, too. I don't think any of them are dangerous?" Don said to him. "Yeah dude! There's no worries here." Mikey replied. Raph then looked at his two brothers and at his two human friends, who were agreeing with Don. "You're Joking, right?" Raph asked in disbelief. "Look, try to understand…" Casey tried to tell him, but Raph wasn't having it.

"Casey, even I thought you wouldn't give in to this kind of crap." Raph exclaimed out to him. "Hey. John said. "I think you're mistaken, Raphael. Or Mister Raph? Or just Raph?" Raph then squinted in confusion and looked at John firmly, which made John get back to his point. "Me and Ryan… We're not the bad guys." "How do I know that?" Raph asked him. John then had an expression that said 'Are you seriously asking me that?' "Well, for one, we are the same age as all of you. Two, Ryan and I swore that we would never tell anyone about your existence. I know that if I were to do that, then there would be no point of being here. I understand if you don't trus-""I don't care if you think that you're some kind of good Samaritan who wouldn't tell his own mother. You two have no right to be down here." Raph interrupted John, which made him move back a little. He had heard of other angry outburst before with others and including from himself, and this was no different. Raph's mention of his mother made him look down a bit, but knew that the turtle wasn't aware. He wasn't afraid of this sort of thing. "To be fair, this is kind of a free country. I'm sure you know what a free country is, right?" Ryan, coming to Johns defense, spoke right away. "You think I'm joking with you?" Raph asked Ryan. "No. If you were joking, I would've laughed." Ryan added humor to those words. "Listen, Jacka-"

"Raphael!" Another voice shouted, which made Raph back away a little. Everyone turned to the one who just yelled, and it was an elderly rat with a dark red Japanese outfit with black shoulder pad armoring on top. "Enough." The rat assured. He was followed by another turtle, who is seen carrying twin katana sides on his back, one on his right and one on his left. He had a blue mask and was slightly taller than Raph, Mikey and Don. The rat then walked out of the dojo to make his way towards the Living Room. "Master Splinter." Raph replied. Splinter then walked towards John and Ryan. He examined the two strangers that were indeed in his home. "Donatello. Explain." "Sensei, these are the two boys April told me about. Casey saved them from the dragons nearly 7 hours ago." Don explained. He was glad that his father was here, but also was still nervous. "I see. And you believed it was wise to bring them to our own home? Splinter asked him. "Well, not at first, no, but April was convinced that they were trustworthy. I even have to admit, they don't seem…. Bad." Don replied. Raph shook his head at that remark, still unconvinced. "Donatello, it was unwise for you to bring them here without seeking our permission first, but if you believe in what you say is true, then I respect your decision." Splinter then turned to the two boys. "My son Raphael believes you children are dangerous and should not be welcomed here. Is he wrong?" John and Ryan both shook their heads and said yes. "What are your names?" John then took the liberty to speak. "My name is John Gentry. This is Ryan Caldwell." Ryan waved and gave a half smile. Splinter looked at them again, finding any signs of trouble. When he could not find any, he turned back to John. "Well, Mr. Gentry." Splinter said, "It is pleasing to meet you both." "To you as well, Mister Splinter." John told him. Splinter has never seen anyone address him in a polite manner, besides his eldest of course. "Where are you boys from?" "We're from Raton, New Mexico, sir." John explained. "Ah yes. The 'Land of Enchantment.'" Splinter exclaimed. "You know about it?" John was surprised.

"Yes, I have heard stories about Raton for quite some time now. It must be true in what they say about the hidden rats found in mines, correct?" "Yes." John nodded his head. He was surprised to know how Splinter all of a sudden knew about Raton. "Master Splinter, these two kids shouldn't b-"Raph tried to explain. "Raphael. I understand your frustration and your commitment for our family's safety, but until we know for sure what their intentions are, you must remain calm." While they were discussing this, John looked around the room, and saw the one they call Leonardo, or Leo, standing nearly six feet from them and the others, crossing his arms. Leo looked back at him with a serious expression that seemed like he was looking for any signs of trouble from them. Leo then noticed John staring, then turning away. "Now, what brings you children into our home, and how have you come to know of our existence?" Splinter asks, which made John come back from his thoughts. "It's really a long story. Like, long long." Ryan said. "I believe we do have time for you to tell us. But do not worry. I know this may be strange for the two of you, but you have nothing to fear. Take as long as you need." Splinter assured him. Ryan then looked to John, wondering what they should do. John looked at Splinter. "Ok." He said. John and Ryan then both sat down to where they were and told them everything. Their home, the medallion, the haiku, their transportation. John then finally told all of how they knew their existence and how his father told them stories.

"Whoa." Mikey exclaimed. "That's awesome, dude! So are you guys from another planet or something?" "Well, no. We are from earth, but something must've happened to bring us here. Either we are in a different earth, like you said, or it is the same earth we know, but with altered events." John explained. "Theoretically, it is impossible that they are from another version of this earth, which would be known as-"John and Don both said the term "Multiverse" which surprised Don a bit, "but it would explain how they know so much about us." Don explained. He was astonished about their story and had found their transportation from their home to New York was indeed interesting. 'Is it possible?' He thought. "So, what you're saying is true then?" Casey asked John. John nodded towards him. "Yes." Casey looked away in thought and processed everything that has been said. 'This is really crazy. And I know crazy.' "There's one thing I don't understand. This isn't like the New York I've been told of. It's to… violent. Those people we faced in the alley. They were ready to kill me and my friend without hesitation. Not only that, but I've seen people scared to even be out in broad daylight. What's happened here?" John asked all of them. He wanted to know what and why there was so much going on in New York. "You are right, child. This may have not been the New York you have heard so much about." Splinter said. John noticed of look of great hopelessness. "There is great darkness in this city. Two criminal organizations, known as the foot and the purple dragons are causing fear." Splinter took the time to explain how the foot and the dragons have taken control of New York. As he was explaining, Ryan and John were both in awe as they were listening. By what they had just heard, New York City was their own personal playground. "My sons have fought for the people in New York, hoping to rid the Dragons and the foot. I have taught them the ways of a Ninja, in hope to succeed well in their mission. These skills were taught by me, who I have learned from my master." "Hamato yoshi." John stated. Splinter answered his question. "He was a man with great honor. He fought well for those he loved and swore to protect. These lessons that I have taught to my sons has made feel my master's legacy lives on. We have only fought from the shadows. If the people of New York were to know about our existence, we would be trapped and treated as how most others may see us: as monsters or animals." Splinter carefully stated, as he then looked firmly at both Ryan and John. "But I am afraid there is now going back. Me and my family are now at your mercy." All others looked at the two of them. "What does he mean by that?" Confusingly, Ryan asked John. "You don't have to worry about us. We wouldn't tell anyone about you or your sons." John simply stated. "You really sure about that?" Raph asked. John looked at him with a serious expression on his face. "Yes." He answered. "I wouldn't turn you guys in over to those criminals or any other person who may try to kill you." "Why is that?" Splinter asked him. "Because it is wrong sir. I was taught the difference between right and wrong, we both were. I was told to show compassion to others and to love your neighbor. My mom was a Christian and she always told me that everyone was here for a purpose." "You're a Christian?" Casey asked him. Don also looked at John with questioning eyes. No wonder why he was not so quick to judge. He had to smile at that thought. Raph could only laugh in his head. 'Great, this guy believes in something that they can't even see. Who does he think he is?'

"Yes. I'm not ashamed of it either, but if you guys don't want me to talk about it—" "It is quite alright, young one." Splinter assured him. John then continued on. "I try my best to not see others differently. You all count. Not only exposing you would be wrong, but it would also bring dishonor to my God and to my family. I don't know why me and Ryan are here amongst you, but we will figure it out. In the meantime, you can trust us. We would never jeopardize all of you or put you in any danger. You have my word." John, after he got done saying these things, still felt nervous, but was praying that it would turn out fine. All others, except Leo, looked at the other, wondering if they should indeed be trusted. Raph can only shake his head. He was worried about his family's safety, and had a little bit of trouble accepting two strangers who knew exactly what they are and still didn't trust them. Mikey and Don were still wondering themselves, but already felt that these two boys were already friendly and weren't a threat. April and Casey just stood there, processing on everything that has been said. Splinter continued looking at John. He looked for any signs of trouble. Any lie that he may have told. He found none.

Just then, Leo got up from where he was sitting, and sheathed one of his swords that he was just cleaning. Splinter saw what was happening and moved so that his eldest son would have enough room for whatever he planned to do. He walked towards John, who looked a little surprised and nervous when Leo approached him. Leo got down on one knee, and had his right arm laid out on the kneecap. He breathed a little heavy, as he looked at John with a serious, but hard expression, trying to sense any danger around him. John looked back and wondered what he was thinking. "Are you two dangerous?" Leo asked him. John was already confirming his answer and made it clear that they were not. "No." Ryan blinked and looked at Leo. He was really hoping that there would be no trouble. Leo then looked at Ryan, then back at John. He did not find any signs that they were a threat, and then nodded his head. Leo got up and turned towards the others. "He's telling the truth." Leo exclaimed. "We have nothing to worry about." "Are you serious?" Raph said in frustration. "Yes." Leo said to him sternly. "If they wanted to expose us, they would've done so." "Why would ya want to let these two strangers into our lives knowing they can expose us at any moment?!" Raph nearly started shouting. "Your brother has confirmed what is true, my son. You should trust his judgement. Splinter says to him. "If I recall, dude, you didn't have a problem with April when we brought her here to our home." Mikey said. "That was different and ya know it. They may not be with the dragons or the foot, but they still would tattle on us given the chance." Raph said. "Raph, I know you want to protect the family, and that's fine. I am thinking for our brothers as well, but Sensei said to always trust our gut, remember. My gut is telling me that they are telling the truth. You can have your opinions. I have mine." Leo explained. "They know we're sitting right here, right?" Ryan whispered to John. John cracked a smile at that question.

Raph was in disbelief and started to walk away. "I can't believe this. Of all people, Leo, I thought you would understand!" Raph called out. Leo then looked towards Don. "You believe them?" "If you think that they aren't dangerous Donnie, then I trust you as well." Don smiled at that remark. "And me?" Mikey asked. Leo then nodded, which made Mikey happy with his answer. "So, what do we do now?" John asked. Leo looked at him after he asked that and thought for a minute. "They can come stay with me, and we can figure this whole thing out in the morning. I don't work tomorrow, so I can bring them down here and we'll see what happens." April said. Casey then looked a little worried. "You sure?" "Yes. They need someplace to stay tonight, and I don't think it's a good idea to let them stay out on the streets." April explained. "Well, if Raph's not wrong, there's always that option." Casey jokingly stated. John and Ryan looked at him and wondered if he was serious. "Casey." April said. "I'm kidding, I'm kidding." The two boys then were in relief. "Ok. That's good." Leo said. "Are you guys sure?" John asked them. "Absolutely. I not only trust in my eldest son's judgement, but I have confirmed that you two are considered trustworthy. If you wish to see us again, then the door will always be open." Splinter assured. "Besides, I look forward to hearing more about your satisfaction with history and more about your hometown." John smiled at that remark. "Ok, then it's settled." April said. The others agreed and slowly made their way back to their rooms. As Ryan and John made their way to the door, Leo then looked back at them. He hoped that he was making the right choice. Leo could understand why Raph was right to be upset, but he believed that everyone may deserve a chance. He can only hope that he was right, and his heart wasn't lying. Little did he know, that these two boys are exactly where they are meant to be.

And that, folks, is how our four beloved heroes meet two boys who may be our greatest hope for this city. What will happen in the events to take place, will determine the new beginning of their story, and how they will become the heroes that New York city needs. Everything in life has a purpose. Whether its good or bad, we all have the option to make a choice. We were given the freedom to make that choice.

11:47 p.m.

"Ok, those should keep you satisfied." April gave both Ryan and John a few blankets for their beds. It was 45 minutes later after the talk at the lair, and John decided that they should maybe get some rest. Casey went home before that, but told April that if there was any trouble, just to give him a call. After they had everything situated, the boys now looked ready. They were provided some clothes that April bought at the store, that seemed to be there size. "You know you didn't have to do this." John said to April. "Yeah, seriously." Ryan also said. "It's ok guys. It actually gives me another excuse to wake up in the morning. Plus, I get to have people I can talk to, although different in age." April laughed a little. Both the boys joined in, and this brought a little joy and life into April's eyes. "Now get some sleep, you two." "Yes ma'am." Ryan saluted to her, which John then rolled his eyes. April smiled and gave the guys one last look before she shut the door behind her. "This has been one crazy day." Ryan finally said. "You said it." John agreed. He still had a lot of questions that may have been difficult to answer but believed that it would be soon. "Do you feel like there's more than we already know?" Ryan asked him. John didn't answer right away but had heard his friend. He wondered too if there was something else going on. "I'm not sure." "What're you thinking?" Ryan asked. "Splinter said this city is suffering. After what me and you saw today, I'm thinking that he's right." John simply explained. "Could be. New York can also be famous for local crimes that happen. Trust me, I've seen and played enough games to know that by now." Ryan said. He noticed another look on John's face. "You good?" John snapped out of his thoughts. "Yeah." "We'll figure this out right?" Ryan asked. He trusted that it would work out in the end, and possibly how to get home. "I hope so." John shared. Ryan nodded his head. "Ok. Well, I'm going to bed. See you in the morning, man. Oh, and since you're up, would you be a doll and kindly turn off the light when you turn over too?" "Goodnight, Ryan." John said, cracking a smile and rolling his eyes. As soon as Ryan turned over, John made his way towards the window. The city seemed so beautiful inside the building, but he knew that there was probably bad things that were happening right now. He has heard the stories and from what Splinter told him and what he and Ryan saw earlier today, John was worried. 'I could've been shot today. I'm fine with dying, but if it were someone else, they wouldn't stand a chance.' He thought in his head. John looked back at Ryan, who fell fast asleep. He looked down and held his cross that still lay around his neck. 'Lord, whatever it is we are here for, please let it be for the right reason and help us to find our way back home, if you are willing.' John looked at the city again, convinced that he and Ryan would figure this whole thing out and they can go back to the way things were. John walked towards the light switch turned it off, and then made his way towards his side of the bed. He felt himself drifting to sleep, and also felt something else near him. He heard a soft, loving voice that seemed familiar to him, but he didn't hear what was said. Then, he was out.

12:13 a.m.

A man and his girlfriend were out for a moonlight walk. They both finally had enough and wanted to get some fresh air in for the night. As they were walking in the nearest park, a man seemed to be following them as well. "Babe, I told you before, I was not scared." The man said to her in a friendly annoyingly way. "You totally were scared, especially when that serial killer came out and started to chase the main character." The woman stated. "I'm not gonna argue with you over a movie that wasn't even that good." The man finally gave up, but not admitting defeat. "Mmm-hmm." The female mumbled. "Besides, if the killer was real, I would've stepped in to protect you." "And that is why you definitely get your 'free dessert." Both the man and woman give a short kiss to each other. "Come on." The man said. "Where are we going?" the female asked. "Back to my place. We can cut through here." The man stated. "I don't like this. Can't we just call a cab for our way home." "Come on, keep up. We're nearly there." Both the man and female walked through a dark place of the nearest alleyway that was supposed to take them back to their place. The woman then became uncomfortable and thought there was someone behind them. As soon as she looked, there was a man on the other side who didn't show his face. "Tommy?" The man turned to her and saw the man on the other side. "Hey pal, sorry. We just needed to walk through here a second to get back to my apartment! Hope you don't mind?" Tommy shouted. The man at the end didn't answer and instead, walked towards the couple. "Did you hear me? I said we just needed to get through." The man was a little closer to Tommy, and Tommy saw the guy's eyes glowing red. "You ok, mister?" The man didn't answer Tommy and instead, sent him flying in the air, towards the girlfriend. "Geez. What the hell's wrong with you?!" Tommy yelled out. Then the man reached behind his back and the couple saw that it was a sword being held, ready to slice. 'Oh my God…" Tommy said with a scared look. The man in the shadows killed the couple right then and there and disappeared into the shadows. All the people heard were the sounds of screaming and blood, roaming through the streets of Manhattan. It was indeed another night of darkness.

New York City, Manhattan.

October 10th.

8:45 a.m.

The sound of the sirens in the area and birds cooing were awakening most of the people of New York, but not John. Surprisingly, he had found a way to sleep through loud noises when living with his family. Just then, the door knocked. "Guys! You awake?' April called out. Once he heard this, John took the liberty to wake up, half asleep and awake. John then made his way towards the door and opened to see April standing there with her robe on. "Did you wake up just now?" She asked him. "No. No. I was feeling comfortable while having my eyes shut, but I'm fine." John assured in a joking way. April just shook her head with a smile. "Well, go ahead and wake the other one. I cooked you guys breakfast." April said. "Sounds good." John then walked over to Ryan's bed. Ryan slept like any other teenager would, and this had John smirk a little. "Hey." John said to him. When Ryan didn't answer, John got one of his own pillows and raised his right arm. "Ryan!" John hit him with the pillow, after he called him out. As soon as the pillow hit Ryan, he moaned a little loudly. "What?" "It's time to wake up." John stated. "What time is it?" Ryan asked. "Fifteen minutes till 9." John answered him. Ryan turned on his backside, and still had his eyes shut. "It's too early." "No. It's the right time. C'mon." John stated. "Can you just give me 3 minutes, already? Sheesh." John almost laughed at that. Then, he thought of what would get Ryan up. "April made breakfast." As soon as Ryan heard that, he changed his mind. "Two minutes." John laughed at that. Then, he exited the bedroom.

John saw April making a cup of coffee when he entered the kitchen. There, he saw the table set up with two plates across from each other. They were filled with two medium well eggs, two slices of French toast, and three bacon strips on the side. "Wow." April turned to John and saw him eyeing the food with amazement. "This looks good, April." John stated. This had April smile a bit and walked to her side of the chair at the table. "If you think that, then it will taste even better." April exclaimed. John sat down at the chair where you can see the kitchen and examined the food once more. Before he began eating, he started to Pray. 'Lord,', John prayed in his head, 'thank you for this food that I am about to receive, and thank the person who made this, including April O'Neil.' April looked at him as he was praying and was indeed amazed at how for someone so young and who had just lost people very dear to him, he believed in a mighty power better than he was. April was a scientist, but she has heard stories about God from her last church. While she wasn't the religious type, she did respect others and believed that there may be someone who was in control. April quickly returned from her thoughts, and noticed John already eating. "Wow." John commented. April gave a half smile. "So, how was it sleeping in that room? Any problems?" John looked at her and shook his head. "No. None at all." "Sorry about the sirens in the city. Hope that didn't wake you up." She told him. "I'm used to sleeping in loud places. You should've met both my dad and brother." John explained, jokingly, which caused April to smirk. She still wanted to know a few things about him and Ryan, and about what the people down there were like.

"So, I hope you don't mind me asking, what made you and your family want to move to Raton? From what you told me, it seemed like you, your sister and mom wanted to get away." John looked at her a bit and thought about how best to answer the question. "There was just a lot going on from where I was. Me, my mother and sister… We lived in Denver Colorado until I was about three, but things weren't going good there for the three of us. One day, my mom just had enough, and took me and my sister back to Raton. There, she met my Stepfather, Christopher. Believe it or not," John started laughing, "They met in a Pizza hut restaurant as employees." April smiled at that. "I remember when I first met him, he seemed all big and I was a little afraid of him, but my mom told me that it was ok, and we were going to stay with him. He came up to me, and saw that I was still afraid, but he looked at me and said, 'What're you afraid of me, for? I'm not going to hurt you,' and assured me that everything was alright. He was wearing a baseball cap, a long pair of jeans, and a long-sleeved shirt. He seemed like a nice and funny guy, but I'm telling you if you or someone were to fight him or threaten us, he would probably kill you." He laughed at that comment he made, and so did April. "My father may have been hard on me at times while training me how to fight, or he would get impatient with me when I screwed up, and often called me out on my mistakes, but… he was there for me when I needed him. He always believed that I was meant for something in this life. That's why he kept pushing me. To be someone else. Something better. I just don't know what it is yet." John said to April. It seemed that he was playing with his food while he talked about his dad. April looked at him and continued wondering how someone with so much drama and pain still somehow found peace and joy. "When both my parents died, it was just me and my sister, Asia. I didn't know what else to do. I was the oldest and I just wanted to make them proud somehow, but…" John closed his eyes and shut his mouth, not daring to say anymore. "How'd you manage to go through all that?" April asked. John wondered how to best answer that question. "I honestly don't know. It was just my parent's faith and mine that kept me going, but it was also Ryan that helped me through all of this. He lost his mother, too, and his Grandmother offered the two of us to stay, but… she left." April looked at him as if he was joking. "Ever since then, it's just been me and him. We have someone to check on us every now and then, but it was just me and him for a while. He's my friend. Probably the best one I've had in all my life." He simply replied. April then nodded in understanding. "I'm not sure how all this 'transportation to another world' works, but I plan to figure it out. We both do." John stated.

April then had at least one more question "So, your Dad… he taught you how to fight?" April asked him. John looked at her and nodded. "What did he teach you?" "Just some simple Karate techniques on how to defend myself, like tae kwon do, old fashioned karate and wrestling stuff. I learned some moves myself, in my childhood. Also, how to hunt and track things. He told me that if I ever was in that situation with someone who was messing with me, the best option was to walk away. He said that it wasn't ok to fight or express violence, but If it was necessary, then I would need to." "But you still faced those thugs from yesterday." April said. "Yeah. I shouldn't have done that though." John explained. April could tell that he regretted that. The two boys nearly died and would have if Casey hadn't intervened. "Why did you?" John thought about it for a moment. "I don't know. I just did. I saw someone close to me about to be mugged, and I couldn't just walk away. Something inside was telling me to. My dad did say if I saw someone else getting hurt, then it was our job to help them anyway we can. He taught me to only use these skills in a way that he would've been proud of." John explained. April thought about what he just said, and how they came to be here. "Maybe, whoever did send you here, has a purpose. Whatever it is, we're here to help you." April said to him. John smiled at that and agreed with her. The door in the hallway opened, which caused both John and April to turn to look in that direction, and out came Ryan who was still half awake.

"Morning." John almost laughed at how Ryan was still asleep. "Mmm…. Something smells good." "I made eggs, French toast and bacon. I hope that's fine." April told him. As soon as Ryan sat down, the smell of bacon literally made Ryan's mouth waterly. Right away, he sat down and tore the bacon in half and started eating. "Oh man. April, did anyone ever tell you you're a good cook?" "Yeah. Mike says I can cook pretty well." April said. "Well, I am seriously letting you know that this is really good." Ryan continued eating as April and John both smiled. "Well, I'll let you two be while I'm getting dressed." April exclaimed as she got up and headed towards her room. Before she entered, she turned to the two boys. "After you're done, you should get ready as well. We have a big day today." John understood what she meant. Now it was time to figure just what exactly he and Ryan were doing here. April then entered her room, and Ryan continued finishing his breakfast. "So, tell me. Are you excited or are you excited?" Ryan said. John looked at him and thought about it. It was exciting for him indeed to seek help from his favorite heroes, but he still needed answers as to how to get home or how they came to be here.

9:20 a.m.

"I can't believe you're even considering this." Raph exclaimed. After their morning training with Splinter, Raph tried his best to convince the others that allowing the two boys into the lair is a mistake, and Leo was a little tired of it. "Raph, we've talked about this," says Leo, "we all decided that we would allow them to be in the lair. If Master Splinter says its-" "This is a mistake, that's what it is." Raph told Leo. No matter how many times the others tried telling Raph to keep an open mind, he would not listen. This made Leo a little frustrated. Yeah, him and his brother wouldn't see eye to eye on most things, but… Correction. They would not see eye to eye on everything. "Listen." Leo said, "They need our help. Don has already set up the lab to help them sort things out. You already made it clear that you don't trust them. At all. If I can sense good in them and I see that they are not dangerous, doesn't that count for something?" Raph looks at Leo as if he just became stupid. "Why can't you just be on my side for once? It's always the same with you. Ya expect me to just be ok with allowing two strangers into our 'home'? Our 'hideout'?" "Just try to keep an open mind. That's all I'm asking Raph. Ok?" Leo asks him. Raph just scoffs at his older brother. "Fine. I'll play your game. If something does go wrong, however, don't say I didn't warn ya." Raph made his opinion clear and then storms off to the gym, Leo just looks ahead at his hotheaded brother. He sighs in a little relief. "Man. That dudes got some serious trust issues." Mikey exclaimed, as he was playing his game. Leo looked at his little brother, who had been sitting there for nearly 5 minutes getting into whatever game he was playing. "Not now, Mikey." Leo says to him. "Just saying." Mikey told him.

Leo then looked on as Mikey continued playing his game. He felt that maybe Raph had a right to be overreacting. After all, these two strangers knew about their existence and would most likely trade them in for money or would accidentally slip up and tell someone, but Leo, for some odd reason, believed that they weren't those sorts of people. Especially that… what was that kids name? John. Yeah, that's it. There was just something a little odd about him. "If you ask me, bro, you made the right choice." Leo returned from his thoughts and turned to Mikey. "You think so?" Leo asked him. "Yeah. I like those guys." Leo smiled at his brother, but still felt something was on his mind. Leo then makes his way towards Don's lab and decides to get his opinion. Leo knocks on the door, and when he hears Don say something, which is a sign for him to come in. Leo sees Don sitting there, examining something on his computer. Don was, what Leo would call him, a tech genius. Don had all sorts of equipment that was connected to the big screen, and he had a few tools lying around, and blueprints scattered on the table. "Donnie?" "Hey, Leo." Don said to him as he continues searching up what looks like a list of names. "What're you doing?" Leo asked. "Well, I was looking at the list of names that we found the other night, and the computer's still scanning for them. Now I'm just working on the new inventions that I have planned. That is of course if I can get them done." "Good. That's good." Leo says.

"Can I ask you something?" "It depends." Don says to him, still examining something through his microscope. "On what?" Leo asks. "On if you think that you made a mistake on allowing those kids in our lives, which by the way was my idea, then No. I think this can be a good thing. They need our help in figuring out how they got here, right?" Don asked him. "Yeah. I think so as well." Leo says. "I trust them." Don told him. At that, Leo nodded in agreement. He felt a little bit at ease for the moment and wanted all of his brothers to be on board. "Yeah. I wish I can say the same for Raph." "Don't worry about him. He'll come around. Eventually." Don assured Leo. "I hope so." Meanwhile, the door to the lair opens, and Leo turns towards the entrance. "I can never get tired of this. That's so cool." Ryan appears in the doorway, while April and John follow behind. Mikey looks at the doorway and gets up and greets them. "Hey dudes! How was your first night sleeping in the city?" "It was nice. I actually liked it." Ryan exclaimed. "That's awesome. We got a whole day ahead of us. I have everything planned out." "Yeah?" Ryan asked Him. As Mikey explained the whole list that he had, John took the opportunity to go ahead and check out the dojo. April caught notice, but didn't say anything, as she wanted the two boys to examine and get used to the environment. She still was thinking about her and John's conversation at the apartment, and wondered for someone who lost his whole family, he still tried to be positive about everything and still could have the strength to pull through. 'He may be an example to others one day. I can see something happening for his future.' She thought to herself. "—And then we can have all these game sessions and then after I can hopefully show you some of my art that I'm working on." Mikey mentioned, which brought April back from reality. "Sounds like a plan, man." Ryan told him. "Sorry Mike, but those games will have to wait." Don explained to him, exiting his lab, Leo following suite. "We have a whole lot of work ahead of us, not only with Ryan and John, but also with the other thing we found." "AW man. I had a whole list of things planned." Mikey said with a pout. "You can do that later Mike. It shouldn't take too long." Don told him, then turned to April. "Plus, I needed to show April what we found last night." "Oh. Ok." April made her way towards Don's lab, while Mikey and Ryan stayed in the living room. Leo then looked around the living room and noticed that John was gone. April caught notice and told him that he headed towards the dojo. Leo looked at her and nodded in gratitude.

John went inside the dojo. What he saw amazed him greatly. The dojo looked like any other dojo, but this one was different from any others. This one was more Japanese style dojos and it really impressed John. He looked a little bit more and saw a few swords stacked up on a shelf near him. The texture and style of it art and the handles were most indeed impressive most of all, which made sense why Japanese swords were his favorite. John then moved on over to look at a few Japanese art, or calligraphy art that Splinter has for studies for ninjutsu fighting styles. "Wow." John whispered to himself. He was impressed by every little detail that was brought out in this place. He caught notice of a family portrait near the corner of his eye and walked towards of it. He grabbed the small portrait on the shelf, which had a picture of the turtle family. Leo, Raph, Don were standing and had little smile but more serious while Mikey and Splinter were smiling and had their arm around each other smiling at the camera. This brought a smile to John's face. The guys seem all happy. With all the stories that he had heard and the comics, he knew the kind of life they had to live, fighting the bad guys and protecting the city, but John knew that most of the people would not see it that way. He saw them not only as heroes of the city, but as everyone else. More human than he can possibly be in the lightest. He looked up at the portrait above the family one, and it showed a Japanese man with short black hair and was wearing a traditional Japanese outfit that some would wear for training or ceremonies. He recognized the figure from before. "That man is Hamato Yoshi." A voice made John turn towards the doorway, where Leo was standing there. John didn't hear the door open, and it surprised him a little. Then John realized that he came to the dojo without permission. "Sorry, I just wanted to explore and—" "Hey, it's alright. I understand that it's fascinating." Leo assured him as he walked towards where John was standing. John put the portrait where it was last placed and looked back up at the picture above. Leo and John were now looking at the portrait.

"I assume you know already know who he is?" Leo asked him with his hands to his side. John looked at him and nodded then looked back at the picture. "Yeah, um… He's Splinter's sensei." "Not because Master Splinter said his name, right?" Leo asked him with a half-smile on his face. John smiled at that comment. "No. Basically, he was a master in the art of Ninjutsu and passed it on to Splinter. From what I've also heard, he was an honorable man." John told him. Leo nodded his head in agreement. "Yeah. He was. My master told me stories about his time in Japan, but then something tragic happened, where Yoshi then came to New York to get away." Leo explained this. He walked towards John and crossed his arms. "What happened to him?" John asked. "Our father didn't say." Leo answered. "He did find his sword and kept it in his memory. You might have already seen it." Leo moved to the sword collection while John followed him. "It's right there." Leo pointed at the katana sword that had a black sheath on it. John looked at it a little closely and saw that it was Yoshi's sword. "No way." Leo looked at John for a bit and saw his excitement through it. "Don tells me you're a historian." John looks at Leo. "Yeah. I mean, I like certain parts of history and all." "Such as?" John thought about it for a minute. "The Japanese timeline, American & French revolution, The third crusades, the age of pirates, and the Italian renaissance." Leo looked a bit surprised. "Wow." "Yeah." John started chuckling a little and looked back at the sword. "Well, seems to me you know a lot of stuff. What got you interested?" Leo asked him. John thought about it for a moment and came up with an answer. "From the videogames." Leo laughed at that, and John started laughing too. "I learned a little bit when I was in school. At first, it seemed confusing, but the more I started to read and acknowledge it, the more interested I became. My mom wasn't very into that sort of thing. She did support me and wanted me to accomplish so much in the future." Leo looked at him as John was talking, with a serious but saddened look. "Don did tell me what happened. I'm sorry." "It's fine. I'm used to it." Leo looked at him with a worried but confused look. "Anyways, I learned a few things from my parents. They weren't historians and barely understood the stuff I studied for, but they were wise and all." "And Ryan? He had family too?" Leo asked. John looked at him and nodded. "Just his mom. He hasn't told me about his dad." Leo nodded and understood. "Me and him met in 5th grade. He's been by my side since." John explained.

"Seems like he's good to have around." Leo said. "Yeah. Hey um, I don't think I ever got the chance to tell you, but me and Ryan… what happened last night…" "Hey. It's no problem." Leo said to him. "It seemed like it was." John replied with concern. "No. My brother Raph has trust issues, but he means well. Don't worry about him." John looked at him. "Well… Thanks anyway." John said. Leo half smiled. "Sure. So, you're a Christian, huh?" John laughs nervously. "Yeah." "Your Mother I assume?" "How'd you know?" John asked him. "I figured that Mothers have that impact on their children." Leo chuckled a bit when he said that. John smiled at that remark. "Well, you're not wrong. Both Mom and Dad actually had an impact on me." Leo then looked at Yoshi's sword. "If it's weird or anything, I don't have to talk about it with you or the others." John told him. "No, it's no big deal. Although I may not fully understand, I respect it." "Yeah, that's understandable." John said. John was a little relived at that thought. He didn't want to force his faith on others, but if they wanted to talk about it, he was more than happy to. "This is still new to me. Everything that's been happening so far. I usually just follow my parents' advice and not worry about anything. But now, I haven't got a single clue as to what or why me and Ryan are here." John said. Leo looked at him as John was continuing examining the room. He knew that this must be strange for these two boys, showing up in a different but similar world. While he didn't have the faintest idea why they were here, he and the rest would do anything to help. "I'm not sure what it is either. I get that this may be strange to you, being in a new place and a new lifestyle, but you have nothing to worry about. Me, my brothers and sensei will do anything in our power to help you and your friend. I promise you that." Leo told him and held out his hand to shake it. John looked at him and was unsure, but this did help a little. He grabbed Leo's hand and shook it. "Thank you." John said to him. Just then, Mikey came into the dojo and had a look of shock on his face. "Leo, you need to see this."

Leo walked out of the dojo with John following right behind him. All three made their way to the living room. There, April, Don, Raph and Splinter were standing around the tv, while Ryan was seen sitting down. The T.V. was showing a news broadcast. "Police have gathered evidence that two citizens were killed near Staple Street just last night. The victims' names, from what we can collect, were Tommy Goodwin and Anna Gonzales. The police have not provided any statements of the whole incident and were not available for any questions at the time." "Oh man." Ryan said. "Who would even do this sort of thing?" "The foot. That's who." Don said. "That ain't right. Why would they do that?" Ryan asked. "Because their cowards!" Raph stated. John looked at him and noticed that he had a look of hatred. "Yeah. But just… why?" Ryan asked again. "The foot is one of the city's worst criminal organizations, besides the dragons. They use this kind of tactic to spread fear into the people, which can therefore bring a whole lot of paranoia. But to do something like this… that brings the odd question." Don said. "What question?" April asked. "Well, they do their work sometimes in secret. Attacking innocents, disrupting the police. This wasn't done in secret." Don explained to everyone. As soon as he was done talking, Leo thought about it for a second and suddenly got the idea. "They're sending a message." "Message?" John asked. "I believe that they may be trying to tell those that they will not stop until all of New York will fall before them. If they do not comply their requests, they will die. We all will." Splinter said. Everyone became speechless, and after a few seconds, John took the liberty to speak. "So, are you guys going to stop them?" "I don't think that's any of your business of what we do, kid." Raph said to him. "Raphael." Splinter said. Raph then looked down on the ground. "We'll do what we can later. Right now, let's focus on you two." Leo told John. John looked at Ryan, who had a worried troublesome look on the face. "Ok." Leo then made the way towards the lab, the rest following. John looked back at the T.V. and started to wonder if there was more to the story. Making his way to the lair, he didn't give the foot, or the dragons anymore thought.

9:37 a.m.

Johnny and Dragonface were driving across Manhattan, making their way towards the place Hun told them to collect the shipment. Dragonface was listening to the radio, jamming out to what sounded like heavy punk rock metal music. Johnny was looking out the window and had his hand formed in a fist and covered his mouth. Dragonface took notice of this and turned down the volume just a little. "What's your problem? You ain't having doubts now are you, baby boy?" "Shut up." Johnny said. "Ooo, what's the matter? You get your reminder of how much you screwed up yesterday by the boss?" "I said Shut it!" Johnny nearly raised his voiced. "Alright alright. Calm your ass down." Dragonface said. Johnny looked back out the window. "Seriously though man. How do you get beat up by not only a vigilante in a hockey mask, but also two 15-year-old teenagers?" "I… it wasn't like that…" Johnny tried telling him. "That's not how I heard it." Dragonface started laughing a little. "I swear it. I had those kids in the corner, but then the tall one got me good, and then they both just… If I see them again, they'll regret it. Especially that Christian." "Yeah. Let's just do this thing and not worry about that right now. You'll get your sweet revenge later!" Dragonface told him. "The boss wants us to collect the shipment from a few men downtown. After that, he wants us to bring it back to the Pit." "Who are these guys we're meeting?" Johnny asked him. "Just some local dealers who are wanting in on some cash. We give them the cash, we get the guns! It's as simple as that." Dragonface told him. "Yeah" Johnny said. "Just make sure that you don't screw it up this time, got it?" "Whatever." Johnny told him. Johnny continued looking out the window, back out at the city, swearing that if he saw those kids again, it would be the end for them both.

They pulled in to one of the old warehouses where no one would know where they are, not even the police. The warehouse looked like one of those places' you'd see as an old famous store or an auto parts shop. Now, it was where criminals, dealers or even sometimes big mob bosses would meet. It wasn't a good place for anyone else to be at, especially with criminals and mob lords. The car parked near to the lot and both Dragonface and Johnny entered through the building. Johnny carried the bag in with him, eager to finish the job as quickly as possible. A few street thugs were there, carrying a huge gray crate. "Well, Well. We was wondering if you fellas would be here or not!" Dragonface said to them. "I told you we'd all be here," The thug with the bandana and black sweat jacket told him. Johnny took a look around to make sure that the area was clear. "So, are we doing this?" The thug asked them both. "You got what we need?" Dragonface asked. The thug signaled for the other one to bring in the cart next to him. As soon as he did, Dragonface signaled for Johnny to come closer. "You have the money you promised us?" The thug asked him. "Patience. I need to see if everything is in here." Dragonface told them. The thug nodded and opened the crate for them to see everything. The crate was full of Ar15s, Pump shotguns, sub machine guns, pistols. Johnny's eyes went up in awe, and Dragonface was counting everything, to make sure it was all there. Unknown to them, there was someone outside who had followed them to the warehouse. It was Casey. He had heard of an upcoming shipment that was happening around today and thought that this was the best time to figure out what was going on. He saw Dragonface examining high valued guns, something that was hard to find in the shop these days, and then started to worry. "The hell are you fellas up to?" Casey whispered to himself. "Well, gentleman. It's always a pleasure doing business with you all." Dragonface told them all. As soon as him and Johnny started to turn and leave, the main thug spoke up. "We want in." Dragonface turned to them and started to chuckle a little. "Excuse me?"

"We know that your boss is planning in on something with the other one and we want in." The thug told him. Dragonface couldn't help but laugh at that statement and made his way to where the thug was standing. Casey looked on in ahead at the whole thing and thought about what was said. 'What plan?' Casey thought to himself. "There's nothing that you need to know, pal. I don't think that's any business of yours of what my boss is up to." Dragonface told the one he was standing nearby. "Don't play with me, man! I know Hun's gonna take over the Manhattan district, and soon all the city! You know he's willing to take in new recruits that are on the street. Now we gave you your guns and all that crap you asked for! I'm not asking for anything you can't do. We want in!" The thug told him and looked like he and his friends were not backing down from their requests. Johnny looked at his friend and wondered what was about to happen. Dragonface looked at the other thugs and thought about what the guy just said. "I'll see what Hun can do. Until then, I can't promise you anything." He told them. "That's bull man! We put in all kinds of cash to get these guns for you and your little Dragon friends! The least you can do…" "I told you that now is not the time. When everything is good and ready, you'll know." Dragonface told them. As he turned to leave, Johnny turned and cracked a smile. He knew that there was no chance in hell Hun would accept these goons. Casey watched them leave from the window outside and turned towards the way he had snuck up from. He now knew that there was something going on later tonight. He had to tell the other about what was going on.

9:40 a.m.

Meanwhile…

The N.Y.P.D. is one of the primary law enforcements that operate in New York City. Their high Captain, Dave Astin, operates strictly on the law, and has all the officers work very hard in order to bring peace and justice to the city. Alex Anderson had just graduated about four and a half years ago from the academy and had just made a rank of detective three months ago. He had worked his whole life to provide for himself and his wife. He thought that becoming a detective would change things, but things had gotten a little worse. The uprising of these two criminal gangs had left the city to utter ruin. Anderson had to believe that things could be better and hoped one day his wife and two children wouldn't have to live in fear. Alex was driving in his Mercedes A 180, on the way to the station, but first had to make a stop to grab some coffee. As soon as he parked his car, to the café that seemed to be two blocks away from April's apartment. As soon as he entered the shop, Alex looked around and saw a few others just going about their day. One woman was on her laptop using the café's wifi, A few friends hanging around in the nearby corner, laughing and talking with each other, and a couple having their breakfast together. "Detective Anderson. It's nice seeing you here, again." One of the Cashier workers greeted him. Alex heard the girl's voice and smiled a little. "Good Morning, Rachel." He walked towards the counter and had already pulled out his wallet his wife had given him for his birthday. "Just making the usual stop before you head to work?" the girl named Rachel asked him. "Yeah. I need the energy for today, and this Café is one of the famous ones in the city." Rachel laughed at the comment. "When do you start school?" Alex asked her. "Not for two more weeks, and I'm not excited for it." Rachel said to him with an irritated look on her face. "Hey. Stay in school. Don't be like any of other kids who don't have an education to work from. You'll be fine." The detective assured her. "I'll be sure to take that advice from our favorite paying officer, newly promoted detective." The girl said to him, which made Alex smirk a little. "So, what will it be, Detective? The usual?" "Yeah sure." Alex said. Rachel put in the order, and called out, "One Medium coffee latte with cinnamon!" Alex gave her a five-dollar bill. "We'll have it out to you in no time." Rachel said. Alex watched her go on as he examined the room once more. He noticed that people were going about their daily lives, hoping this city wouldn't continue to be in the state it was in. That's one of the reasons why he became a cop. Not only to make the city a better place, but to see the people live and create a better life for themselves and loved ones. "Here you go." Rachel greeted him with his coffee. "Alex looked at her and gave her a small smile. "Thanks." "Be careful out there, detective." Rachel told him. Alex waved goodbye on his way out the door and walked back to his car. As soon as he got in, the sound of an upcoming notification on his phone came. He looked at it and it was a message from the captain. "Anderson, we need to talk. Come to my office now." Alex chuckled a little at the message. "Yeah. Sure." He turned in the key ignition to his car and drove right away to the station. This was going to be another hellish day.

9:40 a.m.

Meanwhile…

"I still can't believe you have this many computers. How do you find the time to go through all this?" Ryan asked Don. He and John were exploring Don's lab while working on figuring out the whole travel thing. John stood near Don's chair, while Don was looking through old notes and blueprints. "I make the time. This is where actually all the magic happens. See, these laptops and computers you see here are able to show a whole area of New York, where I'm connected to all servers that are in the city. That way, if there's something going on, it'll let me know on here." Don carefully explained to them both. "Every Server?" Ryan asked him. He usually wasn't the type who was into technology, but even he had to admit; that's definitely impressive. "Yep. Including one that's inside the N.Y.P.D." As soon as Don said this, John looked at him with an astonished look. "You're kidding?" he asked. Don looked at him and nodded his head. "Nope. It's all on here. If there's something that comes up at the station, the computer will notify us at once." "That's pretty awesome." Ryan told him. "Any luck, Don?" April asked him, as soon as she and Leo entered the lab. "Well, for the list, it just needs a few moments to go through and scan every name that's connected. As for the whole "travel ordeal", no luck." "You haven't found anything that could explain how they got here?" Leo asked. He wasn't too worried, but he still hoped he can hope to keep the promise he had made to John earlier. "All that came up was the location of the warehouse these two mentioned. There were signs of matter activity that show a wave light could've had an impact and allowed them to enter in New York, but other than that, nothing." Don explained. He had hoped to also help out the boys find answers, but with no luck. "You said this was the last place you came from?" Don asked John, who had his arms crossed and was listening to the whole thing. John nodded his head, not saying anything yet, thinking about what Don just said. "Hmm." "Isn't there anything else you can try to do?" April asked him. "Well, if I had something that could explain to me about this, then maybe that can even the process." Don explained. "Well, I guess it's a shame we don't got that medallion anymore, huh?" Ryan said to John. John nodded, then looked at Ryan with a wide-eyed look, as if he mentioned something that did happen before. "The Medallion." John replied. Ryan looked at John and had the idea of what he meant. "The medallion you received in that box." Ryan said with realization on his face. "The same one you were talking about last night?" Don asked the two of them. John quickly explained. "Yeah. There was this history project for my class that I was going to work on, about ancient Japan, and it came with it. When me and Ryan examined it, this green light appeared in my bedroom, and we ended up there." John pointed at the screen of Don's computer, where it showed the warehouse, they came from.

"Do you have it now?" April asked him. John looked back at Ryan. "Ryan?" "I don't have it with me." Ryan held his hands up innocently. John looked at him about to ask, when all of a sudden, the noise from the computer came in. Don took a look at what pinged, which showed a new location of what seemed to be one of the dragon's hideouts. "One second." Don said, as he turned and examined what was on the screen. "I was hoping this would show up soon." "What is it?" John asked. "It's actually supposed to be one of the places that the dragons might be operating out of. This looks like its appearing on the outer docks near Manhattan." Don told them, staying multitasked. "They operate out of multiple warehouses in the city, but this one is supplying weapons of all kind, including ar-15s, Spas-12s, a few Bolt-Action Sniper Rifles, and RPGs. Those are the big ones." "Cool." Ryan smirked at that, then looked at the others, in which Leo gave him the look that said, 'not now.' "I mean awful." Ryan changed his tone. "Do you think maybe there's a chance that this could be connected with the foot, after that message they sent on the news?" April asked him. "Could be. I'll have to look into it, but in the mean-time, lets try to help our two friends here." Don answered with a half-smile. April rolled her eyes, with a smile. "Ryan, you did grab it after we thought it was blowing up." John told him. "Yeah, I did do that. I must've lost it." John looked at him and was a little annoyed. "Hey, maybe we can take a look back around the building we were at. It's the last place I could think of leaving it." "Maybe." John said. "Either that, or we may have to take a long journey back home to good old New Mexico." Ryan smiled shrugged his shoulders and laughed a little. John and April looked at him with shocked faces, Leo had squinted his eyes, and Don covered his eyes, shaking his head. Ryan looked at them all and noticed that it wasn't a good idea to say stuff like that, and laughed nervously until he stopped. "Yeah. I'd say we go check out that building, then." "That would be a good idea." John told him. "Come on. I'll drive you two." April said. The three of them made their way towards the exit of the lair, only to be faced with Raph. "Where you going?" he asked them with an anger and untrustworthy expression to the two kids. "I'm taking them to the last place they seemed to appear from and help them look for something that brought them here. Hopefully, they can find answers." April told him. Raph looked on at the two. "Mmm-hmm." He muttered. Raph didn't like how this situation smelled. "Ok. See you in a bit." April told him. As they were leaving, John turned around to look back at Raph, and saw that there was just no convincing him that they weren't the bad guys, but he didn't give up just yet. Raph got the feeling that he was being watched, and turned and saw John there, who had just followed April and Ryan out the door. Raph shook his head and made his way towards the dojo. Leo saw the whole thing. "Try a little bit harder, next time." Leo told him. "Whatever, Fearless." Raph said, and Leo just stood there as Raph left. 'Why is this difficult with him?' he thought to himself. "What's with him not trusting those two?" Don asked him, and Leo returned to his thoughts. Leo had no answers.

10:12 a.m.

"So, is this it?" April asked the two of them. She, John and Ryan had just arrived to the building they had come from. "Yep." John said. All three of them got out of the car and walked towards the entrance. It seemed a little emptier than they last remembered. There were a few boxes here and there, and some garbage lying around, but that was mostly it. John opened the door and held it for April and Ryan. "Wow. You weren't kidding about this being a dump." April mentioned. As she looked around, she noticed that this was one of the old storage unit buildings people used to bring in supplies from other cities, such as food, gallons of water, or any other kind of necessities, but it was really old. "This must have been one of those old buildings Americans used in the 1940s during the second World War. I noticed that it had one of the old vehicle tires from that time here." John mentioned as he was looking. Ryan was wandering around on the other portion of the room, but he heard what John said. "I'm gonna see if I can't find anything down here." Ryan called out. John gave a thumbs up, while April told him to be careful. John saw nothing but trash and old boxes lying around. "Are you sure this is where you boys last had it?" April asked with no doubts, but still unsure if this was the right place. "This was the building we came out of and where we saw the view of the city. I'm sure we'll find it." John told her. "Once we find it, I think Don will be able to triangulate what kind of 'scientific knowledge we can come up with." April explained to him, as he moved back to her side. "That's the plan." John confirming that he understood, while his left arm was crossed over his chest, his right was holding on to his cross, playing with it. April caught notice of this and decided to ask him about it. "That's really nice." She said to him. John looked at her in confusion. "What?" April looked at his hand, then John looked down and understood what she was talking about. "Oh." He started to smile. "Yeah. It's something alright." "A gift from your mom?" "No. From my Dad., He… uh, figured that since I was going out into the real world, I should have a constant reminder of who our savior is." John shared with her. April was fascinated by this. "May I see it?" "Yeah. Of course." John took the cross off his neck and handed it to April. She took it and turned it around. "This was very nice of your father." "Yes, it was. I never forget." John smiled and nodded. April noticed writing on the silver metal of the cross. "What's J 3:16?" John looked at the writing as well. "That's a bible verse my dad had written in there. John 3:16." He explained to her. "Bible verse, huh?" April smiled at that. "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son. For whosoever believes in him will not perish but have everlasting life." John explained the meaning of the verse.

"That is something." April commented. "I was eight when he gave that to me. There's other verses that he wanted to use but felt that one was the better one." "Really?" April said. "Yeah. There was this one where it was his favorite, somewhere in Joshua. It said something like... um…" John told her, as he was handed back the cross. He was starting to remember and got it. "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." John smiled at that verse. "That's sounds amazing." April told him. John put the chain back around his neck. "Yeah." John thought about it for a second. "You, ok?" April asked with concern in her voice. "Yeah. I was just thinking about what Mister Splinter said last night. How this city's suffering. I can't help but wonder if…" John tried his best to explain but didn't comprehend of what was to be said. "Wonder what?" April asked him. John was about to answer her, when Ryan Came back. "I found it." Ryan ran up to both April and John. "I knew it was here." "Is this it?" April asked him. "Well, it's either the medallion, or a small piece of metal gold I found that I can sell for a few grand." April smiled and shook her head as John was handed the medallion by Ryan. John examined the object very closely. The same object that brought him and his best friend to New York and met few people he never thought existed. This would hopefully help him and the others to find answers. "This is beautiful." April mentioned, as she looked at it from John's hand. "Yeah. Whoever sent us this sure has a fine taste in jewelry." Ryan said. "Us?" April asked him, confused. "Oh well, John and I came up this theory that this was sent to both of us, we don't know by wh—" As Ryan and April were talking, John walked away for a second to take a closer look at the object. He had noticed something else about this. Once he saw the green light, he heard things within it. Somethings he couldn't explain. Then, the visions returned:

Two people fighting with a Sword and Sai.

Hun.

Man with silvered claws attached to the hand.

Purple Dragons.

Two hooded figures, one with what looked like a hidden blade and a sword, and another with a mechanized compound Bow and arrows:

"John?" John returned to realization and saw that both April and Ryan were looking at him, with confused and concerned looks. "You good, pal?" Ryan asked him. John looked at his friend and nodded. "Yeah." Ryan knew that look he had. It was the same look John received in the alley and back at the house. He had a feeling it had something to do with these visions that John has been seeing lately. "Come on. Let's head back to the lair." April told them. She headed towards the entrance, Ryan following, while John stayed still for a second. He took a look at the medallion once more. 'What the hell is going on?' Whatever these things he was seeing were, it sure felt real. He was just glad that he made a few friends to help him out.

10:30 a.m.

Camera flies around the city slowly

Now at police station.

"Come in." The Police Captain, Dave Astin answered the knock at the door in his office. He was one of the most respected officers in the whole department. Honored for his active service in the army and for his bravery fought on the lines, he wanted to do more for his country and had decided to become an officer of the law. He wore a white rolled up long sleeved shirt, where his office contained medals of honor on the wall, and recognition of service hanging behind his desk. The door to his office opened and revealed Detective Alex. "You wanted to see me, Sir?" Alex asked him. "Yeah. Sit down." Captain said to him, as he sat down in his chair. Alex entered the office, wondering what the Captain wanted to talk to him for. "I've got something that you might be interested in." Captain told him. Alex looked at him with interest. "Oh?" Alex asked him. "You've been in this department for four years now, and since then, you've worked hard to earn the rank of detective. I know you want to protect and serve the city from scums who threaten to take it." The Captain mentioned this to him, and Alex felt appreciated. He had never been addressed this way before. "We've been getting a number of reports over the past few weeks about Purple Dragon territories being set around Harlem, Lower Manhattan, Hell's Kitchen, Bronx and Midtown. What they're doing there, we don't know." The Captain looked at him as if he was hoping that he wasn't making a mistake. "I want you to take over the Dragons and Foot case." Alex was surprised at this, because out of anyone in the entire department, it was him that the Captain chose him. "Other officers have been unable to take up this one, either because they're not qualified, or to scared, but you… You're work ethic has proved to me that you are capable of handling something as big as this. You can take the time to think it over if you want, but by tomorrow, it will most likely be given to another. What do you say?" Alex saw this as an opportunity to bring the Dragons case and wanted to start right away. Of course, he would have to tell Andrea, but she would most likely allow him to take it. "Well, when do I start?" Alex asked with determination written on his face and found in his voice.

The Captain nodded his head, smiling at the detective that took the case without hesitation. "How about now?" The Captain hands Alex a few files to look over. "One of the guys at the forensics lab collected a blood sample from the crime scene of the couple that were killed last night. Alongside the sample, was a little piece of black cloth. One of them must've tried to fight back the ninja. I want you to go back to that alley to make sure we didn't forget nothing. If you find anything, you let me know. We clear?" "Yes, Sir." Alex said to him. "Good. Another thing. I'm assigning you a new partner to help you with the case." "Partner?" As soon as Alex heard this, he felt that this may have been too much now for him to handle. "Yeah. She's a newcomer from Detroit, transferred here about a week ago. She needs someone like you to show her the ropes, and how we operate around here." The Captain explained to him. Alex couldn't believe it. "With all due respect sir, I don't think sticking her with me is gonna go well. Especially with all the stuff that's been going on." "You'll be fine, Anderson. I'm not askin you to marry her, but just to have her follow in with you so that she can understand what we're dealing with. If there's a problem, then you know where to find me!" The Captain said to him firmly and made clear that this was going to happen, whether Alex agreed with it or not. "Is that understood?" The Captain asked him once again. Alex reluctantly nodded towards the Captain. "Good. Now looks like you have a lot of work ahead of ya, Anderson." The Captain assured Alex that he was free to go, and Alex left with a worried look on his face. He didn't want a partner, nor did he need one. "God." Alex just scoffed at what just happened. Sometimes the Captain was a little bit of a dick, but he wouldn't tell him that. As Alex walked towards the exit, another officer noticed Alex with a different look on his face. "Hey Detective!" Alex turned to the officer who had shouted his name. "Captain give you his early lecture?" "Eh, what else is new?" Alex replied with a half-smile on his face. The officer laughed and shook his head and got back to work. Alex made his way towards the car, dreading that having a partner was a bad call.

10:35 a.m.

It was an ongoing process for the search of the matter energy that both Ryan and John had discussed, but Don was willing to put in the effort. He swore to himself that he was going to help his new friends find out how and why they came here. Despite the whole dragon & foot crime wave that he had been helping his brothers with, he felt that it was his responsibility as well to help the two boys. He had taking a liking to them, and so far, they weren't dangerous. Ryan reminded him of Mikey, simply because of not only the jokes, but also how he had that kind of heart. John reminded Don of him and Leo. He was smart, seemed loyal in what he believed in, and had a somewhat personality related to Mikey in some way. Mikey came around the lab and saw his brother straight at work. "Hey Donnie!" Don looked at his youngest brother, then turned back to the computer. "Hey Mike." "Whatcha working on?" Don didn't take his eyes off the Screen, but he heard his brother ask that question. "I'm helping our new friends to triangulate how they got here. The wave of light they described is impossible to identify, but I'm hoping that things are going well on their end." "What do you mean by that?" Mikey asked with a curious expression on his face. "Well, once they've found the medallion, or whatever this thing is, if we can find the wave of energy or any mass that was behind it all, we can pinpoint on how it was produced and how it can just appear from that spot to the next." As Don continued discussing this, Mikey nodded as if he understood everything his smart brother was saying. Don saw him nod and noticed something. "Mikey, you have no idea what I'm saying, do you?" Mikey just smiled nervously and nodded. Don rolled his eyes and just chuckled. "This means we can find out how they transported to New York in the first place." "Oh. Why didn't you just mention that the first time, then?" Mikey asked him. Don just sat there with his eyes closed, smiling and shook his head. He loved his brother, but oh man. The lair entrance opened back up, showing Casey entering. "Casey, dude!" Mikey called out. "Hey Mike." Casey said, as he came down the steps. He noticed Don in the lab. "Yo Donnie!" Don didn't turn from the screen, but he raised his hand and waved at him. "Hey"

Casey just smirked and shook his head. "Is April around?" "No, she took the boys to some warehouse to find this Medallion." Mikey told him. Casey looked at him. "What?" "You know, the same one that they told us about?" Don said. "Oh." "Is everything ok?" Mikey asked him. "For now." Casey told him. "What do you mean?" "When April gets here. I want everyone to hear this. Don't worry about it." Casey assured him. Mikey understood, but still saw that worried look on Casey's face. "Donny? We're here!" A voice called out at the entrance. John and Ryan were walking down the steps, April following behind. "April." Casey said as soon as he spotted her. April took notice of the way he addressed her name and noticed that same look. "What's happening?" Casey crossed his arms. "Where's everyone else?" "Raph and Leo are in the dojo sparring." Don told him. "Casey. What's going on?" Casey looked at Don, then headed towards the Dojo. Everyone looked at each other and wondered why Casey was acting this way. "What was that about?" Mikey asked. "Maybe he missed his morning routine of protein shakes and curls?" Ryan answered Mikey's question, shrugging. John just rolled his eyes at that comment, while Don just looked at him with confusion. Everyone then made their way to the dojo, where sounds of fighting. Swords and Sais were clashing. As soon as everyone came in there, they saw Leo and Raph practicing, while Splinter was examining their progress. John was actually in awe about this. He was able to witness firsthand how they fought. His father wasn't into history and all, but he was interested in Japanese Culture, including the styles of martial arts they all had. His favorite was ninjutsu and old schooled karate. Why he liked that John didn't know. Maybe it was something that he picked up from a friend somewhere?

As John continued wondering this, Splinter was giving them advice on what both Raph and Leo were doing right and what they were doing wrong. "Y'know, I could've done something else and been somewhere else. Why'd you insist on fighting me now? Even after training." Raph annoyingly grunted at Leo and attacked. Leo blocked the Sais and just smiled. "I need the practice." Leo took the opportunity to push back Raph and ran towards him. Raph was about getting ready to attack again, but Leo flipped over on his back before he got the chance to do so. "And you're a good challenge." Leo just smirked at him. "I'll show you a challenge!" Raph ran towards him and spun his Sais around. He jumped in the air and did a side kick, Leo dodged it and attacked as soon as Raph landed on the ground. Leo performed a spin kick, but Raph saw the attack coming and ducked, held his hand on the ground behind him and backflipped back into fighting position. "Wow." John said to himself, but both April and Ryan heard him. Ryan just chuckled, and April looked at John with a smile. Raph then ran towards Leo and leapt up in the air and did a flip kick, but Leo dodged it. Leo blocked the incoming attacks with his sword, and when the Sais were interlocked, Leo pushed back and did a side kick towards Raphs chest, which forced him to hit the back wall and kneel. As Raph tried to get up, Leo and John noticed that his legs were wide open, which allowed Leo to sweep his leg and made Raph fall to the ground. "Damn." Ryan whispered. Don cracked a smile at that. "Stop!" Splinter called out. Leo then sheathed his swords, while Raph just stood laid down. He was a little pissed that Leo had beaten him. Again. "I nearly had ya!" "Nearly doesn't mean you did." Leo explained. Raph got to his feet and stretched his back. "You have done well, Leonardo." Splinter told him. "You are yet another step into being ahead." "Thank you, sensei." Leo bowed to him. Splinter smiled at his eldest son, then looked on towards the irritated turtle in Red mask. "Raphael, you almost were in successful in your match, but you must remember to be cautious of your guard. Had you recognized this sooner, then maybe it could have been you to win the match instead." Splinter explained. "Well, maybe, but I could've still taken him." Raph irritably said. "It's not a big deal. Sensei says you're improving. You just need to work on your balance a little more." Leo said to him. "There's nothing wrong with my balance!" Raph almost shouted but didn't. "Raph. Calm down. All I'm saying is-"

"What did I do wrong this time now?" "Raph annoyingly asked his eldest brother, as Leo was about to answer him. "Well, you're legs were spread open." John suddenly said with his arms crossed over. Everyone turned to look at him. "You had to keep the legs straight, so it would've been a lot harder to take you down." As soon as John said this, Ryan had a nervous look. Raph looked at the young boy who all of sudden had the nerve to tell him that he was messing up. Everyone else looked at him with surprising eyes, but Splinter was filled with curiosity. John recognized now that he was being stared at by everyone in the room, including one already pissed Raph. "Oh, crap." Raph then walked up to him, which made John a little nervous. "What did you just say?" John, despite being a little nervous, stood straight and didn't show any signs. "I learned that having your legs wide open would've given your opponent the opportunity to take you down." "Oh really?" "Yes." "Um, maybe we should just head back out and forget what just happened." Ryan tried defending John. "No. Jonathan seems to be clearly familiar with martial arts. Perhaps he would like to demonstrate himself." Splinter replied and looked at John with curious eyes.

"What?" Raph turned to look at his sensei. "Master, are you sure?" Leo asked him. He didn't want things to get out of hand. "That is up to Jonathan himself." Splinter said and then turned to John, who was surprised at Splinter's reaction. "There is no pressure, young one. The choice to fight is yours. You may choose any weapon if you like." Splinter assured him. John looked at Raph, then at Leo. Leo looked concerned for John, wasn't sure if he wanted to fight. "Ok." John said to Splinter, then proceeded towards the mat on the floor. Raph looked at him with a firm look. "Way to go, John. Why didn't I just keep my mouth shut?" John whispered to himself. Splinter pointed to the sparring weapons that were placed on a rack behind him. John nodded at Splinter in gratitude. On the Rack, there was a sword, two kali sticks, Sais, Nun chucks, bow, and some kind of Japanese Heavy weapon. John could fight possibly with a bow but trained with his dad mostly with a wooden practice sword, or two kali metal sticks. John grabbed the two sticks and was about to head towards the mat, when Splinter stopped him. "Do not worry, Jonathan. Is it alright if I may call you that?" John nodded at him, still a little surprised. "You have nothing to fear." Splinter assured him. John nodded again and headed to the mat. Raph just smirked and shook his head. He pulled out his two Sais, well John just stood there and got into his stance. "Ya ready, kid?" "No." John stated. Everyone else was anxious about how things would go from here, but the most anxious one of all was Leo. "Guys, Now I don't think is the time." Casey blurted.

"Tell that to the new guy over here!" Raph grunted. John stood in a serious position, getting ready for Raphs attack. Ryan looked at his friend and wondered what it is that he can do at the moment. As Raph ran towards John, John moved out of the way. He was still trying to figure out how he can best approach the fight. "Can John even fight? Not that I'm saying he can't or anything, but… well… I'm afraid what Raph will do." Don whispered to Ryan. "We were taught a few things when were young." Ryan whispered back. "I'm not so sure about this…" Leo walked to them and was worried. "Don't worry, guys. I'm sure everything's gonna be cool." Mikey said to the others. Leo looked at the sparring match, still unconvinced that Raph was going to go easy on John. Raph tried attacking with the Sais, but John was able to block and counter his attacks. Leo saw this thing and started to smile. "He does have talent." Ryan smiled at that. "I know, right?"

"So, what's your play here?" Raph asked John as he was starting to get ready for another attack. "What?" John asked him, trying to catch his breath. "You and your little sidekick over there." Raph said and started lunging at him. John tried blocking these attacks, but Raph got a few cuts in. "Ya come into our home and expect us to believe that you're not working with anyone?!" Raph then was able to use his Sais to knock the sticks out of John's hands. John was actually surprised and impressed by that. Raph saw this, and while he didn't trust the kid, he put his Sais back away and still tried fighting him using Hand-to-hand, because he didn't believe in fighting unfair. "Just because the others trust you and your little friend, doesn't mean I have to!" John took a few blows in, but something also happened during this. He started to see little images in his head, both flashbacks and visions. The punch to the stomach:

Dad teaching him Ryan and Asia Martial arts.

John wasn't paying attention and turned when Raph threw another Punch:

His mother hugging and kissing his forehead.

Another Punch, but John dodged it:

Asia hugging her older brother.

John ruffling Koby's hair.

John, in some outfit, fighting with a sword.

Another hood figure from a past event, fighting off others who were trying to kill him.

John was kicked in the stomach which caused him to fall face first. "John!" Ryan called out, making his way towards John, but Splinter motioned for him to stop. As bad it may seem, Splinter knew his son wouldn't go too far. John started to get up, but then started to. Somehow, he felt more strength and agile. 'Do not give up, my child. Do not be afraid.' A voice inside of his head encouraged him to stand and not back down. Whatever the voice was, this gave John strength and encouragement. He got up quickly and turned towards Raph. "Ready for some more?" John looked at him with a serious expression. Ryan saw that look in his eyes, and all of a sudden, he also started to feel a little different. Good different. "Don't say I never warned ya, kid!" Raph started punching, but John dodged it. Everyone was surprised at that last punch. Raph was confused. He started punching right jab, John dodged it. Left punch to the stomach, John moved. Raph had enough and started going for that right hook, but John just used both of his hands, wrists, to block it. "Wow." Leo said. Raph and John looked at what happened, and John turned back to attention quickly. Raph got out of it, and managed to hit John in the face, but John didn't go down. Raph threw another, and John ducked, but hit Raph in the abdomen area. Raph threw more right and left punches, but John moved quickly left and right of the opposite way of the fist. Raph tried again, but John parried the straight punch, and also managed to hit Raph in the face. Raph tried blocking, but John hit him again in the stomach. Until Raph had his guard down, John kept hitting him in the same area. After the fourth hit, John took this opportunity to perform an uppercut. This caused Raph to fall on his back. John moved back a little and was breathing a little harder. Raph felt his jaw hurt and looked at the kid all surprised. Splinter stood there in amazement at such speed the young boy had. Ryan had his mouth a little open. He knew John was a good fighter and all, but this was something else. Something new. He felt it as well. John was a little taken back at the match. He looked around a little, to see everyone in awe, and then, at his hand. "Dude! That was awesome!" Mikey exclaimed with an amazed smile, Don nodded his head, April and Casey just smiled at him. John then gazed at Leo, and he gave a thumbs up, and this made John smile a little. Raph was sitting up and all, and John glanced down at him. He walked towards Raph and offered his hand to help him up. "You alright?" Raph looked at Johns hand and then at him. He was angry that a newcomer was able to beat him. He pushed the hand aside and stood up. "That was luck!" "I don't know man. It seemed like he just put you in your place." Casey smirked at him. Raph casted an annoyed glare at him. "Dude, he was kicking the crap out of you!" Mikey excitedly said to his red masked brother. "Michelangelo. Calm yourself." Splinter reminded him. "Heh. Sorry, Sensei." Mikey rubbed the back of his head. "This is Bull!" Raphael nearly shouted. "My son. There is no need to yell." Raph wasn't having any of it. "Masta Splinter, this is exactly what I was talking about! We don't know anything about these two kids, and all of a sudden they can fight?!" "Well, he technically was the only one fighting you…" Don explained, and Leo shook his head, letting him no now was the time to correct anyone. 'Am I the only one here who sees sense?" Raph asked everyone. "Hey. Look, I'm not a bad guy. Me and Ryan aren't. I was taught to fight, yes, but not in the way you think. We both promised you and your family that we aren't telling anyone about your existence." John simply explained to him. "Well, that's easier said than done, kid, but who's to say when I do believe your story, you two won't try to have your other pals hurt my sensei, my friends and brothers."

"You don't have to believe me. Believe them." John turned his head towards the others, then looked back at Raph. "I know it's difficult but trust them. Even when things don't make sense, you trust in those you care about because they are the ones who hope that maybe things can change. Things will change, but in order for that to happen, you have to trust and believe in others." "Oh, ok, and what almighty person told you this, Christian boy?' Raph asked him. John stood there with a serious expression. "My mother." Raph saw that his voice was shaking up a little and wondered why his voice was like that. John didn't show signs of emotion, but the memory of his mother still reminded him of the sadness he felt since. "That is enough. Training is over for today. I believe we must get back to the matter at hand here." "Whateva. I still say that was luck." Raph said as he exited the dojo. John just stood there, deep in space. Everyone started to leave, except for both Leo and Ryan. "You ok, man?" Ryan asked John. "I'm fine." John crossed his arms. "That was pretty impressive. You two learned that from your father?" "Yeah, he taught us a few things, but I ain't seen nothing like that." Ryan explained, a little shoken up as to what just happened. "Like he just kicked Raph's ass. "Leo and John looked at him. "What?" "I don't know what it was, but I felt something inside. Something that felt unreal." John said to the two of them. "Like what?" Leo asked him. "I'm not sure." "Hey listen, don't worry about Raph. He just-"Leo tried explaining to him. "I'm not. I can handle him." John told Leo. Leo wasn't sure. "All I'm saying is that he's a good guy. Yeah, he's a hothead, but he means well." "I know. Believe me, I understand." "You do?" Leo asked. John nodded and half smiled. "Yeah. Of course." Leo wanted to ask what he meant by that, but maybe now wasn't a good time. "Ok." Leo started to head to Don's lab. "Hey, did you start to feel different at all? Like all of a sudden you did more than you could possibly know?" Ryan asked him. John looked at Ryan as if he was starting to understand. "You too?" "Yeah. It was weird. Like all of a sudden, I feel… strong. Not like Superman, but like average strong." John wondered if this had something to do with this medallion, It did cause him to see visions and what not. "Huh." "What do we do?" "We'll figure it out. I wouldn't worry." John assured Ryan. Ryan nodded, but still felt odd about it. He just didn't want to get into it. "Ok." John headed out the Dojo, but Ryan stayed behind just for a second. 'How the hell was John able to fight like that?' Ryan headed towards Don's lab, hoping that he and John can find the answers that they have needed since they have arrived here.

11:45 a.m.

Camera angle flying over empire state building.

Hun looks out at the city in his office. He hears the elevator to his office open, and out comes both Dragonface and Johnny. "Boss." Dragonface calls out to him. Johnny feels a bit nervous, just at the sight of Hun. Ever since what happened last night, he's been a little agitated and dead fast to not screw anything else up. Hun turns to the two substitutes and sees a duffle bag Johnny is carrying. "The deal was good, I can assume?" "It went like a peach." Dragonface told Hun, then nodded towards Johnny to hand him the bag. "I'm surprised you did. I can't afford to have any more mistakes." Hun looks towards Johnny, who glanced away with guilt. "So, the weapons are all here. We got everything we need?" Dragonface asked Hun. Hun walked back to his desk and sat down. "Yes. The master will be pleased." Johnny then began to walk towards Hun. "Sir. We've been hearing about this guy a lot lately. When do we get to meet him?" "I don't think that's any of your concern. After the crap that happened yesterday, just be lucky I let you live." "I told you yester-"Johnny became angry and nearly shouted, but Dragonface stepped in. "What else do you need us to do, boss?" Johnny glanced at him, and Dragonface gave him the 'shut your mouth look'. Johnny then turned around and headed towards the entrance. "I need you two now to head Harlem. I'll meet you the two of you there, but first I have some business to take care of." "Sure thing." Dragonface headed towards the exit. As soon as he entered the hallway, Johnny walked up to him. "What the hell was that?" Johnny asked him. "What?" Dragonface pretended he didn't know what he was talking about. "You sucking up to the boss like that!" "Me?" I'm just trying to make sure your stupid ass doesn't get the both of us killed." "Yeah, it seems to me like you care so much!" "I don't. I care about only doing what he tells us to do. I care about taking over the city that's filled with low-lifes. I care about seeing the city being burned because they deserve everything they have. And you were two steps away from ruining that because you had to question him about the 'big man'." As he said this, he moved forward towards Johnny, which made him back up against the wall. "Doesn't it apply to you that maybe he isn't who we should be worried about?" Johnny asked him. "No. You embarrass me like that again, and I'll be the one that 'you' will have to worry about, got it? Now we got to meet Hun at Harlem. Let's go" Dragonface threatened him. He walked away and left Johnny to stand there, shaken up. Johnny didn't like this. At all.

12:30 p.m.

Alex arrives at the crime scene where the couple was murdered. Other officers are there, keeping anyone who is not an officer away, and there is a CSI at the scene. As he was walking over to the marked bodies, Alex was greeted by another officer. "Detective." The officer said. Alex nodded, and walked underneath the yellow tape. He saw a young CSI there, who looked about to be twenty-four or twenty-five. "Hank." The Young man turned to the Detective and smiled. "Detective Anderson. I didn't know you were going to be here. Not that I don't mind you being here, but it was just surprising to-" "Nice to see you, too." Alex interrupts Hank's small nervous outburst and takes a look around the scene, notices that Hank was already hard at work. "So, I take it you're not here because you had nothing better to do, or?" Hank asks Alex. "The captain has me working on the whole Dragon and Foot case." "Ah. Makes sense." Alex looked at him in confusion, but then decided to drop the subject. "What do you get for me?" "Well besides the two dead bodies and the blood samples I gathered, there's nothing to go forward." "What about that cloth you found? Is there anything we can find out from that?" "Besides it being from one of those foot ninjas that everyone's talking about, no." Alex kneeled down at the marked bodies and tried to find any other evidence around. "Well, there has to be something." "I know how it did happen. The couple were happened to be taking a walk down the alley, when one of those ninjas was waiting for an opportunity to attack. He carried a full-tang 12 oz sword, where the handle was wrapped with a Nylon Cord Sageo. Which is interesting because most would see that as a traditional Japanese sword, but that's not entirely true, because most Japanese swords are ancient, and this one's currently a modern day version that Japanese had-""Hank." Alex stopped the CSI's little science spas. Hank got back to the point. "Anyway, when the couple saw him, I'm guessing the boyfriend tried to defend the girlfriend, and was the one that pulled the long-sleeved cloth off of him. That's when the ninja…um…" Alex looked at him confused. Hank made a motion and a noise, symbolizing the katana slice. Alex sarcastically nodded. "Uh huh." Hank awkwardly stood there while Alex continued looking around. He looked at the building next to it, where there was a ladder which may have been where the Ninja came from. "He must've dropped from there." Alex pointed at the ladder and saw a nearby dumpster. "After he murdered the two, he jumped on the dumpster and made the nearest escape." Alex pointed out all the clues and recognized that there it was. "Come on, Hank." Hank didn't know what he meant and saw that he was headed towards the apartment building. "What?" Hank then followed him, and the two of them were able to gain access to the roof. Once up there, Alex walked over to the ledge where the ninja may have dropped down from it. "It looks like he went this way." "How do you know it's a 'he'?" Hank asked. "What?" "Y'know, most ninjas can be identified as woman, too, so I was just curious to see if you did know it's a 'he', or could it possibly be a woman?" Alex shook his head at that remark. "No, it's a male. The print of boots that's up here proves it." Hank takes a look at the footprint that Alex found. "Ah." "Hank, see if you can collect this and have the sample ready and bring it to me as soon as possible." Alex and Hank left the building and stopped in front of his car. "So, you want me to gather samples off of one person?" "Way I see it, if we can find out who the killer is, we can track him down, and possibly follow his whereabouts to where he may be hiding." "And find the Foot gang." Hank said. "Exactly." Alex looked at the crime scene and saw a young, but attractive woman there.

"Excuse me, ma'am." Hank looked at the direction that the detective was walking towards and saw the same woman. "You can't be in here; this is a crime scene." "I Know. That's why I became a officer, so I can investigate murders like this." The woman replied. She was kneeling down, wearing blue jeans, a leather jacket and has women's steel toe boots on. She turns to both Alex and Hank. "Um, ok. Who are you?" Alex asked her with a hint of curiosity and sarcasm. "Diane Adams." She introduces herself and holds out her hand, which Hank accepts and shakes it. "Nice to meet you, Ms. Adams." Hank greets her in a nervous and awkward way. "Please. You can call me Diane." "Oh. Well, it's still nice to meet you." "Not that I don't mind, but what are you doing here, Ms. Adams." Alex asked her with a serious tone in his voice. Diane put back the small notebook she was carrying in her back pocket. "The captain said I would find you here. I have to tell you, though, he didn't tell me that you were this hard to find. I also thought you were younger." Diane jokingly replied to Alex. Alex was praying and hoping that this wasn't happening. "The captain told you where to find me." "Yeah." As she walked to the car, Alex couldn't believe that it was true. "Congratulation's detective. I'm your new partner." Diane got in the passenger seat of the car, as Alex and Hank just stood there. "I didn't know you had a partner." Hank said to the irritated detective. "Yeah." Alex grunted as he made his way to the car. "So, I'll have the sample out to you then?" Hank called out. Alex got into the car and drove off. "I guess that's a yes."

1:07 p.m.

Everyone except for Splinter, was in the living room listening to what Casey had to say about what happened earlier that day. "You followed them to one of their deals?" April asked Casey. Casey shrugged and nodded. "Wow. That has to be the dumbest thing that you could do, Case." Mikey mentioned, and walked towards the couch. Casey shook his head and just half-smiled. Ryan laughed at that remark. "Did anyone see you?" Leo asked Casey. "No. They were preoccupied to even notice." Casey told him. "What did you find out?" Leo asked again. Casey stood and carefully explained about the guns, how the thugs wanted to be part of the Gang, and also mentioned that apparently both the Dragons and the foot had something planned. Tonight. Everyone was a little spooked about that and looked at one another. "If something like that is happenin, shouldn't we find those guys and take them out?" Raph asked. "It's not that simple, Raph. We don't even know where to look for them. Even if we did, we have to have some sort of plan." Leo reminded him. "Well, the plan should be to attack before those low-life's even get a chance to see broad daylight." Raph firmly stated. "You probably don't see a lot of low-life's here in the city, huh?" Ryan asked him. Raph turned quickly at him, as if he just said something insulting. "All I'm saying is that we can't just go barging and expect them to drop everything and not destroy the city. We have to think this through." Leo explained to Raph. "I don't think 'thinking' is Raph's thing." Mikey said out loud in a little brother way. Raph looked at him. "Yeah. Real funny, Mike." Raph said to him. "Having a plan doesn't seem like a bad idea." Don stood up from the couch and walked towards the lab. Everyone followed him to the lab and stood there. "The computer is done scanning for the names. Maybe if we find out who's associated with the Dragons, possibly even working with them, we can track them down." "I like that." Casey told him." "So, you guys do like some serious crime-fighting stuff down here, huh?" Ryan asked him. Don glanced at Ryan and smiled. "Well, yeah. That's pretty much what we do every night." Don told him. "Cool." John just shook his head at that comment and smiled.

"So, what? We end up fighting who's with the dragons. That doesn't mean nothin." Raph told everyone. "What it means is that once we find out, we can maybe possibly end whatever they're up to." Leo understood what Don was explaining to everyone. "Yeah." Don then turned to the keyboard and started scanning the list. "Let's see. If I can just zoom in a little more, access the criminal profiles from the N.Y.P.D., and…" Once done, a whole list of names and profiles were shown on the screen. One included a man who had a dragon Tattoo all over his face and neck, another who happened to have dark blue hair, and others who appear to be with the Dragons. "Bingo. First up, we have a guy here named Dragon face, and it says here that he's a Second-in-command with the current leader of the Dragons." "April, didn't you say you saw him two nights ago?" Leo asked her. "Yeah. That's the guy right there." Leo nodded, and turned back to the screen. "Ok. Next, we have a John Menendez, a.k.a 'Johnny'." "Hey, that's that punk that attacked us yesterday." Ryan pointed at the screen. "Yeah, it says here that he has a high tolerance for violence, has shown angry outbursts, and has a reputation for loving guns. "That man sounds insane." Mikey said. "Next, we have a guy named Two-ton, Bam-Bam, and… Huh." "What's wrong?" April asked. "Well, there's just a whole lot more members here than we anticipated. Most of them are local thugs, but they also have each leader of the section. The ones that I mentioned are the new appointed leaders." "Oh great." Raph said. "So, what does this mean?" "We have a lot of work to do." Don explained. Leo looked at John and thought about the promise he made him. "Maybe we should talk about this later." Leo told Don. "Why later?" Casey asked him. John looked at Leo and Casey. Casey glanced towards John, and understood what Leo meant. Don noticed what was happening and glanced at the two boys. "I hope you guys haven't been waiting to long." "No. No, it's all good. It's actually pretty cool." Ryan replied to him. "Yeah, it is." Don and mike both agreed with him. "So, do you have it?" Leo asked John. John looked at him and nodded. "Yeah. Yeah…" he reached into his pocket and held the gold medallion. "Whoa." All of the turtles said in amazement. John laughed a little and handed the Medallion to Don. "So this is the artifact of the century?" John nodded, answering the question. Don examined the medallion and was amazed by it. From what John described, it gained him a curiosity as to how this brought his two new friends to the city. "No wonder why you love history so much." Casey mentioned, and nodded to John. John smiled at that remark. "There's also some words on here. Three words. Nozumu, Meiyo and Unmei?" Don examined the object more carefully. "It's Japanese." Everyone looked at John. "I actually have the whole note right here." John handed the small paper to Don. "Wow. It is a Haiku." "Yeah. The three words are associated with that proverb right in there." "You speak Japanese?" April asked him. "Well, I can read some of it, but I still need to work on my language." John quickly explained. Leo, April and Don were impressed. Raph even admitted that the kid was smart, but he didn't say that out loud. Although he didn't trust the two boys, he was impressed. "What do you make of it, Don?" Leo walked up to the chair behind Don and took a look at the artifact. "Well, I can scan it and see that maybe there's like a cosmic wave of energy on here or something, but it may take some time." Don told his older brother, who agreed and understood. "That's fine." John assured him. "Are you sure? I'm dead serious on helping you two boys' figure this whole thing out." Don told them. "Yeah. I'm sure." John knew that the others had also other problems they need to take care of. "Absolutely. Mike, I'm still down for those things you planned out for us." Ryan told Mikey, who glanced at him with an excited expression. "For real?" "Of course." Ryan said. Mikey excitedly got up and ran to his room to get the things he planned to entertain Ryan with. "Well, I guess he'll be occupied for a while. Leo, April, maybe we can work out a plan on how to find these guys and whatnot." Don told the three of them and they all agreed. "Do you need help?" John asked them. The others looked at John, and Leo walked towards him. "No, it's ok. We got it from here." Leo told him. John was about to say something, but Raph interrupted. "Yeah. There's nothing we definitely need your help with, kid." Raph aggressively told him, which earned him a firm and serious glare from Leo. "Why don't you hang out with Casey for a while, Raph?" Leo reminded him. "Yeah, man. I could most likely help you in the Garage." Casey told the red masked turtle, who looked at both Leo and Casey as if they had gone nuts, over a 15-year-old boy. Raph scoffed, but headed towards the garage anyway, while Casey followed, but after turning to the others and gave them a thumbs up, letting them know that this conversation would be handled. Leo nodded in thanks and turned back to John. "Wow." John said to the blue masked turtle, who chuckled a bit at that dramatic phrase. "Yeah." "I'm not trying to cause anything here- "John quickly said but was stopped by Leo. "You're not. Don't worry about him." John nodded, but still felt uneased about it. He would try not to. 'Why don't you go ahead and see my master. He would like to have a word with you about what happened in the Dojo." "Wow. That must be pretty exciting." April told John. "Yeah." Don agreed with that statement. "Uh…" John was unsure and confused why Splinter would want to see anyone, least of all him. "Hey. It's ok. Go on ahead." Leo assured him and smiled. John was hesitant but listened to Leo. He made his way towards the lair, and as Leo looked back, he continued thinking about the promise he had made. No matter what was in the way, he would make sure that he would honor the promise to help and protect his new friend.

Meanwhile, as Raph and Casey entered the garage, Casey lifted the white blanket that covered what would appear to be a red and green motorcycle. "Alright, let's see if we can get this bad boy rolling." Casey said. He was hoping that he would also try to have Raph calm down a bit and have him see sense. "Yeah. That would be nice." "So, what do you think?" Casey asked his hotheaded friend and grabbed a toolbox that was nearby on a stoll. "The engine. Last time, it was the brake lines, but since we took care of that problem- " Raph explained. "Already on it." Casey then grabbed a torque wrench and a filter gauge, while Raph held the micrometer. "Raph, I'm telling you, once we have this vehicle running like it should be, it will be easier out on the road." "Yeah. Next time though, I ain't letting ya ride it, Case." Raph cracked a joke and smiled at his Boneheaded friend. "Hey. I told ya what happened with the bike was an accident. Like I said, I took it out, drove it around Bleecker Street, found some Dragon thugs, and fought them with it. It ain't my fault that the Dragons were planning on having me fall off and run into a dumpster." Casey smiled but defensively proclaimed to Raph. "Yeah, yeah." Raph rolled his eyes at that comment, knowing Casey wasn't getting all the fact straight. As they continued trying to fix the cycle, Raph then started thinking about the fight earlier today. Casey noticed that angered and frustrated look and decided to ask his red masked pal what it was. "I don't know Case. It's just… sometimes I just wish all of you can see my point of view for once." "Raph." Casey replied to his friend, and Raph then looked at him again. "I understand how you feel, believe me. It's a whole new thing to worry about too, but you have got to stop it with the whole 'trust' issue thing. If those kids were really dangerous, they would've done something that could've made me agree with you." "So, you're ok with them knowing who we are and believe their story?" "They haven't said anything otherwise." Casey told Raph. Raph wanted to believe that both John and Ryan were dangerous, but maybe Casey was right. He didn't like it, but there was nothing he can do. He still felt a little odd. "What about that boy who got lucky this morning? Are we just gonna ignore the fact that he knows how to fight and what not?" Casey was confused at this. "Who, John?" "Yeah. Him. The Christian boy." Raph firmly stated. Casey then looked at Raph and stood up for a second. "What about him?" "Well… He said something about his mother." "Yeah. He had a father too apparently." Casey stated, and this earned Raph's attention. "What do you mean 'had?'" "Both his parents and brother were killed in a Car accident." Raph was taken back by those words. His parents and brother were dead? Raph felt a little sorry for John. "Maybe next time you'll go easier on the guy, huh?" Casey said to him, as he got back down underneath the cycle, while Raph stood their thinking about what was said. Raph heard what Casey said, but while he still couldn't fully trust the two boys, he still felt that maybe he was a bit to hard on them.

1:12 p.m.

As soon as John was near to the door of the Dojo, he felt a little nervous and worried about why Splinter would want to see him in the first place. There was probably nothing to worry about, but still. He knocked on the door and heard coming from inside. "Enter." John listened to the voice and slid the door open. There, he saw Splinter kneeling down on the ground and had his eyes closed. He seemed to be meditating or something. "Um… Mister Splinter?" Splinter opened his eyes and saw John standing there. "Ah. Hello, Jonathan." "Hi?" John had no idea what to do. "Please. Kneel with me." John reluctantly obeyed, walked closer to the table and kneeled down to Splinter's level. Two teacups and pot were laid out on the table. "Would you like some Sencha green tea?" Splinter asked the young boy. John said yes and Splinter then started preparing the tea. "I wanted to discuss with you about the events that transpired this morning." John nodded in understanding, but he still felt a little uneasy. "You fought extremely well; all things considered." "Yeah." John stated. "I hope you were not troubled at what happen with Raphael. It was merely to see how well you were taught in the art of combat." "No, it's ok. I can handle guys like him." John replied and smiled at Splinter, confirming that he was fine and there was no problem at all. "My son does indeed acquire a temper, and he has trust issues, but understand that he only cares about the safety of his close friends and family. Including me." "You should've met my father." John said. Both Splinter and John chuckled at this. "Your father has taught you well." John smiled at that and nodded. "I assume he was familiar with most of the Japanese combat techniques." "Yes, sir. He taught me, Ryan and… someone else so we all can learn how to defend ourselves." Splinter was interested to know more about the young boy and where he originally came from. As John explained the current life that both he and Ryan lived in Raton, he became fascinated by this boy's faith and unknown courage. As he talked more for two or three minutes, he noticed and felt a strong presence within him. Something that he felt could not be explained.

Tmnt Splinter theme "Message from Splinter."

"Um… Mister Splinter?" Splinter smiled and raised his hand to correct him. "Please. Call me master." Splinter told the young boy. "Master Splinter?" John said, and Splinter nodded. "I keep hearing more and more about what this city is going through. I even see how this affects your sons. They're worried." "Yes. There is indeed a great darkness within. The Dragons and the Foot have been trying to take over New York City for two years. Only a year ago would I allow my sons to head above ground to fight the evil within, but…" Splinter looked down at the floor, and John saw the fear that was hidden on Splinter's face.

"My sons fear that they will not win this battle, and I believe may be right. I see them leave the lair at night, heading out to the world that is dangerous. I fear the day that may not come back." "Why do you?" John asked with curiosity. He knew that they were heroes and all, but he never took on the whole thing as to why they do what they do best. Splinter finally stood up from where he was, and he made his way towards the portrait of his master Yoshi. John also stood and took a drink of his tea, then put the cup gently down on the table. He walked and stood right next to Splinter. "My master Yoshi fought with great honor and wanted to fight for the greater good. Helping others was one of his life goals and missions. I let my sons fight because this city does need people who are willing to make the tough choices. Someone who isn't afraid of the darkness." As Splinter finished explaining, this made John a little curious and gave him time to think about what was said. He also had wanted to find ways to help others who couldn't take care of themselves, or maybe had once tried but had given up hope. "Perhaps someone like you."

Arrow signature sound, played during the soundtrack.

John then looked at Splinter surprised. "Someone with a good heart and compassion for others. It is now harder to find these days." Splinter said. "Oh. Yeah." John realized what he meant. Splinter smiled at that remark. "I just… I try to help anyway I can." "Why do you?" Splinter asked the same question John asked him, and this made John think a little hard. "Something of what my father told me. Something that he saw within in me, I guess." Splinter smiled at that statement. "The same reason why I let my sons do what they do." John blinked in surprise and then glanced at Splinter. "What I see in my sons is loyalty, honor, the will to do what's right, even if others tell them otherwise." "I'm not so sure about that." John said, unsure if it was true about what was said. "Jonathan, you may not realize it, but there is indeed a light inside of you. Even after everything that has happened, you still manage to have hope that things can get better. Perhaps that may be why you and Mr. Caldwell are here." John was about to say something, but then closed his mouth, as he was starting to reel in what was being said. He couldn't believe what was said. "I am quite certain that you two young boys are here by extraordinary events and have questions as to why, but you mustn't worry." "I… It's just… I don't know." Splinter was now glancing at John, hoping to read his tone and movement of what he was thinking. "I never thought this was all possible. Us meeting you, and me standing here talking with the wise sensei I've heard about." John chuckled nervously, and Splinter smiled. "Things used to make sense, but now…" "Yes, things have turned out the way you did not expect them to." "I want to help." Splinter heard those four words from the young 15-year-old boy and was a little surprised. "I don't know what it is that brought me and Ryan, but whatever we can do to help, I want to do it." John told Splinter with determination in his voice. Splinter walked back to his small table and. John wondered what he was thinking about and turned to look at him. "I can understand your worry for my sons. It has taken a toll on all of them, even if they do not wish to admit it." "That's why I figured that maybe whatever it is we can do…" Splinter raised his hand slowly to let him speak. John closed his mouth and let Splinter spoke. "Only time will come, young one. Even so, however, what is it you think you can possibly help with?" John stood there and wondered about it. "Well… I'm not sure." Splinter nodded then walked towards John. "I believe I understand very well what your purpose is in all this. That is one you and Mr. Caldwell must identify." John was a little confused by what he meant by that. "Sometimes, the answers lie in front of us when we least expect them to. Destiny is something that does not happen naturally for us, but the paths that lie before us are ours to choose, and ours alone." John looked at Splinter and thought about what was said. He was now convinced that maybe the reason lay somewhere in New York, and that he and Ryan were now connected. He still had "Do you understand?" John looked at splinter and nodded. "Yes sir." Splinter patted John's shoulder and escorted him to the door. "I promise you, Jonathan. You and your friend will find the answers you're looking for." "I know. It's just…" John started speaking. "You have a purpose in this life. Wherever that purpose lies, you will find it." Splinter reminded him. John looked at Splinter. "Like you, in a way, I also happen to be a man of some faith." Splinter told John, who chuckled a little at that comment, but then became serious once more. "Thank you." John said. Splinter smiled at the young and patted his shoulder and walked with him to the others, who seemed to be continuing working on the medallion and the list of names. April and Leo looked up from what they were doing and saw John and Splinter return. Leo walked towards them. "Master Splinter." Leo bowed. Splinter bowed to his eldest son and greeted him the same. Once Splinter walked away, Leo turned towards John. "So, I take it everything went well." Leo chuckled. John crossed his arms and nodded. "Mmm hmm." Leo took notice of that. "I assume he did tell you what you needed to hear?" John smiled a bit and answered the question. "Yeah. I think so." John told him. "Great." Leo said and smiled. John looked around and saw both Mikey and Ryan playing what appeared to be Halo or Call of Duty, laughing and having a good time. John formed a smile at the sight, and Leo turned towards his direction to where he saw the same thing. "They seemed to have gotten along pretty well." John smirked a little and agreed. "Seems like it." Leo then looked back at John and noticed that he had a sort of a brotherly look on his face when staring at Ryan. "He'll be ok. So will you." Leo assured John. John told him thanks, and Leo simply smiled and patted his shoulder. "Donny, any updates about the artifact?" Leo asked and he and John walked towards the lab. "Well, it's only been a few minutes since we last looked at it…" Don sarcastically said, which caused April to laugh, and John and Leo to smile. Don continued typing words in the computer, and a set of images came unto the screen, relating to the Japanese poem, an image of waves of energy that was scanning from the object itself. "The wave of energy that we scanned is clearly up for discussion about whether or not this is like insanely impossible. What we see here is the normal image of the medallion's state, but once triggered, it releases this whole transferring cycle of particles that allow a living being standing near it to be somewhere they never expected. In other words, a new place." "So, the medallion has the power to, what, like transport someone to a new place?" Leo asked with such curiosity and disbelief. "Well, not just anybody. It has to be someone who is willing enough to accept." Don carefully explained. "I'm sorry, like someone who is chosen?" April asked. "That would explain the Japanese proverb." John stated, with realization and understanding written on his face and everyone looked upon him. "And what Ryan just told me few hours ago that you guys may have been sent here because of this thing." John nodded in agreement, but Leo looked on confused. "I'm sorry, what are we talking about?" "The medallion, especially this kind, is only activated when someone, who is worthy, to be sent somewhere for the greater good." Don told the three of them, but then looked straight at John. "John, whoever made this, I think you were right. You and Ryan were brought here by someone." John opened his mouth a bit and was unable to speak. It wasn't possible, just no way.

1:25 p.m.

Camera angle switches to Anderson's car.

Diane looked out the window at all the buildings and civilians that were going through their daily lives. Alex continues driving and has somewhat of a serious tone written on his face. "So, I take it you're one of those strong and silent types, right? Like you're one of those cops who just does their jobs without questions?" Diane asked with curiosity and nervously, also hoping to break the silent and awkward tension that has become in the car. Alex just focused on the road, heading back to the station and not answering the question. Diane wasn't thrilled at how Alex just shrubbed off her question like that, but this didn't stop her. "What's it like being a cop in New York? Not just a cop but detective?" Alex looked at the rearview mirror, then back out in front to view the road. "Its rough." Alex told her. Diane nodded, and then wanted to ask another question. "I noticed that you have a wedding ring on. How long have you been married?" "Two years." Alex replied. He seemed to be focused more on the road and wanted to get back to the department as soon as possible, so any question that was asked, it was either a two-part question or did not want to answer. "That's great. She must be really lucky to have you." Diane said to him. "Is there a reason for all these questions?" Alex asked her, not irritated, but just trying to be focused on the job and on the road. "Just trying to get to know you better, Detective. No worries." "Uh huh." Alex stopped at the stop light and once it turned green, he made a left turn, to which that was the usual way back to the station. "What's the problem?" "Nothing." Alex told her. They were getting close to the station and David turned and drove to the parking lot. Once parked, the two detectives got out of the car and walked to the main entrance. "Detective." Alex stopped and turned when Diane said that. "Yeah." Alex replied back, not wanting to waste any time for investigating the case. "I just wanted to say… thanks. Normally, anyone I had to work on the case with would've want nothing to do with it, considering that I'm young and all. I am looking forward to this new working—" "Detective Adams, was it?" Alex asked her. "Yes sir. Well, people usually call me Diane." "Right." Alex smirked but then got back to the seriousness of the situation. "Here's how this whole things gonna play out. New York city is a tough place to work at, especially as a cop. We both were assigned to this case, so, whether I like it or not, I have no choice but to have you on my side. You do what I say, where I say it, and follow my lead, and we are cool. Ok?" Alex told her and reminded her. Diane smile vanished at first when he explained the situation but quickly returned the smile and nodded, noting that she understood. "Yes sir, detective." Alex looked down and up at her, and nodded back, then turned and both walked inside. Diane had a look that was saying 'That was a little unnecessary'. She was hoping things can get a little better. Maybe to prove Alex her worth and start a friendship.

Low rider- War

A little bit later, Hank, the CSI guy, was examining the sample, and was playing what appeared to be the song sung by a guy who has a low ride car and seemed to be jamming and dancing to it. Alex and Diane walked in and saw the whole thing that was going on. Diane smirked at the sight, and Alex looked weirded out. "Hank!" "Oh sh—!" Hank nearly jumped at that, turned and saw the two detectives standing there. He looked a little embarrassed and irritated. "You ever heard of knocking? Or do you just happen to appear randomly out of nowhere, scaring dudes who're getting in the groove? Knock next time, man! It ain't even that hard, you just, pow pow!" Hank made a hand motion in the air twice, pretending to knock on the door to prove a point. "That simple." "You're supposed to be working." Alex told him. "I was working until y—" Alex squinted his eyes at him, questioning if he was yelling. Hank started getting quiet and then looked at Diane, who had her arms crossed and one hand over her mouth, trying her best not to laugh. "Yeah man. I was. Just don't do that scary stuff anymore alright?" Alex chuckled at that comment. "You get anything?" "The Sample print off their boots have been basically everywhere." Hank returned to his desk and accessed the file on his laptop, which showed hidden trails. "These are the trails that we picked up from the boot at the scene. The foot ninja appeared to have been to time square and all over Manhattan, and most alleyways" "Ok, does it say anywhere else he could've gone, like any places or buildings of any kind?" Diane asked him, and this earned a somewhat hard look from Alex. "Well, the trail actually leads back to an old pier on the docks that may be where some of the foot clowns are at." "Which one?" Alex asked Hank, and Hank typed in to zoom on the computer, which pointed to an old pier dock. "There."

Meanwhile

Don's computer beeped, and everyone that was there noticed. "Donnie?" April asked. Don rushed towards the keyboard and typed it in. It was a notification from the police department. "I got a ping from the police database. It looks like, some sort of trails… which belongs to a foot soldier." "A foot soldier out in broad daylight?" Leo asked. "No, it looks like it was just from last night. Wait, I wonder if it's related to that murder case that we saw this morning." Don continued typing on the keyboard, and then a trail that led to an old pier. "What is that?" John asked him. "The last known location of a foot soldier. It seems after he murdered the couple, he came here." Don explained and was still having his eyes on the screen. "I'm starting to think that maybe Raph was right about the whole coward thing." April said. Leo silently agreed. "So, I'm guessing this is like a hideout for all the foot ninjas that scour around here." John stated. "Well, not necessarily. Like every criminal, they have to have some sort of base of operations that even the dragons may be involved in." "It would make sense. After what Casey told us and what we saw this morning, I just can't think about what they will do." Leo said. He knew both the Dragons and the foot had a similar agenda to take over New York and thought about how nothing would stand in their way. His brothers and he had tried everything to stop them, but to no avail.

Meanwhile

"Are you sure that's where are guy is?" Alex asked Hank. "Well, my baby doesn't lie. Like at all!" Hank quickly exclaimed, adding humor and sarcasm expressions. Hank walked away, not giving in with the jokes as he had no time for it. Diane took notice and followed David out back to the hall, not without saying thanks to Hank for the input. "We heading to the pier, sir?" Diane asked Alex. "Another thing that you need to know when you're with me. Don't call me sir." David grunted annoyingly at that. Diane smiled and smirked. "Yeah. Sure thing." David stopped and held up his hand in front of Diane. "Hey. Its not gonna be a walk in the park." "I can handle it, chief." Diane walked off and headed to the outside, leaving Alex with an unsured look. "Damn."

Meanwhile

"So, what do we do?" Don asked. "What can we do? We're not exactly a friendly sight for others who would freak even at a sight of a big green ninja talking turtle." Leo said. John thought about it for a second, and he had an idea. Maybe not one everyone was comfortable with. "Me and Ryan can check it out." Everyone looked at him in surprising. looks Even Ryan caught those words with questioning eyes. "Say what now?" I don't think that's a good idea." April exclaimed. "John, It's dangerous." Leo quickly told him. He didn't that it was a bad idea, but these two kids were young. After what happened yesterday, he thought they would've not wanted anything to do with this. "Well, we can have April or Casey come with us. Keep an eye on us, to make sure we don't do anything wrong. Me and Ryan can also take the chance to explore the city some more." Everyone looked at each other and thought about it. "It would give us more eyes out there." Don said. Leo didn't like it, but he couldn't argue with that. He turned to John, who looked like he was not backing down. "Are you sure you want to?" "We can give you guys more ground to cover. Like Don said. Besides, its… It would be our way of saying thank you. My way of saying thank you. For helping us with the search and trusting us to be here. If not, then its ok." John said quickly to everyone in that room, then looked towards Leo. "That's your call." Leo gave it another thought. He still didn't like it, putting two young boys out there in the world where it can chew them up or rip them apart, but if he thought that they can help, then, well, there was no argument to make.

Two minutes later

Don gave Both Ryan and John an earpiece that looked like a wireless phone earpiece. "These two things that you're both wearing are ear links, that is connected to the speakers I have. I was unable to test these things out, considering I have been out on patrols, but these would give me and my brothers a chance to contact one another, in case if either of us were in a pickle." "So, you're able to contact us through these two small earphones?" Ryan asked out of curiosity. "Not earphones." Don corrected. "And yes. I can call you through here." Don pointed to the small laptop he had around the corner. "You can, too. See, I rigged the sets to allow users to make an automatic signal through here. One phone call later, and there we go." "Nice." John said to him. Don smiled at the appreciated comment, and also went back to the desk to give them something else. He grabbed two scanners and handed it to John. "These scanners are used to look for any signs of DNA, footprints, or any signs of unknown hostiles. If it starts beeping- ""It means we're getting close." John said, getting the gist of what he was saying. Don nodded. "If that happens, you press the button, and that will send us the tracking signal. It will come on the screen here, which then can give us an idea where this ninja might be going next." "Huh. That's actually really cool." Ryan stated, and this earned another appreciated smile from Don. "We better get going!" Casey called out. John and Ryan and started to leave, but then Leo stopped John just for a second. "Hey." John turned around and noticed Leo was still unsure. "You don't have to do this." "I know." John said to him and smiled. "Ok." Leo couldn't change his mind, which was clear was already set. John then turned to leave, where Ryan and Casey were waiting for him. "Hurry up!" Casey said to the two of them. "Well, it looks like things are looking good for us so far, huh Johnny boy?" Ryan asked his friend. "Seems that way." The three of them then headed up to the surface. Leo stood and still watched the doorway. "I don't like it." A voice made Leo turn, and he saw Raph leaning on the wall with his arms crossed. "Yeah, you made it perfectly clear about your opinions, brother." Leo stated annoyingly. "Not that." Raph explained. Leo was then confused on what he meant. "You sure that those two can handle it?" "Well, what exactly is it that we all can do at this point? If the kids want to help, they at least deserve the chance to try." "What if something goes wrong?" Raph asked his eldest brother. "Aw, don't tell me you're concerned about them?" Don said to him. Raph gave him a look, and Don surrendered, not wanting to make things worse. Raph got back to the point he was trying to make. "I still don't think those kids are trustworthy, but still. They shouldn't have to do things like this." Leo started to smile, knowing that his brother was indeed a hothead, but still had a caring and loyal heart. "Casey's with them. Things will be ok." Raph nodded, but still was unsure. Leo walked back to go find Splinter. "Is it true?" Raph stopped Leo, which caused him to turn around again. "About the Christian boy's family?" Leo looked away and second but answered the question. "Yeah. He misses them." Leo walked away, leaving Raph gazed and to think about how "What happened to his family?" Mikey asked Don. The two of them were listening quietly to their conversation. "His family died. Car accident, it seems like." Don explained to his young brother. "Oh man. What about Ryan?" "Johns all the family he had." Mikey then became saddened and worried. "Hey cheer up. That's what we're here for." Don assured Mikey. Mikey smiled excitedly and ran back to his room. Don chuckled softly and shook his head. Knowing Mikey, he had a feeling things would get a little better for their new friends.

1:48 p.m.

Camera flies over pier

Casey drives his mustang to the pier docks, parks the car and gathers two hoodies. "Here." He hands the two hoods to the kids, one grey and one black. "Hoodies?" Ryan asked him. He usually didn't wear hoodies and had no idea why he should wear one. "Go ahead put them on." Casey smirked at Ryan's response. John and Ryan started, as Casey got out of the car and waited for them. Forty seconds later, Ryan came out first, then John. Ryan wore the grey hoodie, while John wore the black. "So, we're looking for a missing foot soldier, that I understand, but what are the hoodies for?" "I just thought you guys could use a little fashion. Besides, it helps not to reveal who you are to the public." Casey told him. "Well, why not masks? At least something like yours because well no offense, but the hoodies usually give away the face." Ryan joked sarcastically. Casey scoffed at that. "Yeah, you might wanna hold of on that until later." As they were both talking, John looked at himself in the passenger side window. He felt a strong presence near him, but could not recognize it. As he looked on, he noticed other things about his face two. One small scar was placed over his lip. 'Where did this come from?' John thought to himself. "John" C'mon man!" Ryan called out to him.

John turned and caught up with the two, still thinking about the scar. Must've got that from yesterday. "You know I was pretty surprised when the others told us we could go. This is like our official superhero job or something." Ryan said. John had to agree with that a little bit. Casey turned around and stopped in front of them. "This isn't a game, ok? If you see or spot something out of the ordinary, or someone, you tell me. Alright?" "Well, yeah." Ryan said. Casey nodded. "Ok." "What will you do?" John asked Casey. "Well, then hopefully we catch this guy before he hurts anyone else, but maybe get a chance to figure out what the hell they're up to." "I heard a lot about these guys." John said. "How they terrorize people from the dark, and what they're trained in. They seem dangerous." Casey nodded. "Nothing me or the guys can't handle ourselves." "What if we cross him or one of these dragons?" "Like I said, let me deal with it. You two are still young. You don't have to try and be a hero." "Well, you have seen us fight, right?" Ryan asked him. Casey looked at him but realized that he did have a point. "I mean, what's one scary Foot ninja soldier?" "I wouldn't say that in front of them." John said. "Look, if you see something, and I ain't around, then… you do what you need to do." "Wait it's that easy to convince?" Ryan asked, but John stopped him. "I've seen the two of you fight. Mostly you." Casey looked at John. "If you're serious, then we can discuss it later. But for now, let me deal with it. Ok?" John looked away for a second and nodded. "Yes sir." Casey turned around once more. "Ok, yeah we're with you." Ryan said. All three of them made their to the old pier, but was unable to open the door. Casey told the boys to back up a bit, walked back and started to run toward the door. The wooden door clashed and opened, while only the latch and a few wooden pieces were broken. "There." Casey stated determinedly, and the three of them continued on their way. "Alright. Let's see those bad boys work!" Casey stated. John smiled and Ryan chuckled, while they took out the scanners. "I'm going to try down over here." John said while he walked towards the other side of the area. "Stay safe!" Ryan called out. John just gave a thumbs up. Ryan smirked a little. "You guys seem protective of one another." Casey mentioned. Ryan nodded, signifying that was indeed true. Then he got the scanner ready. He wasn't that good with technology, but still followed Dons instructions. "Need help?" "I don't think so… Nope. I have it handled." Ryan smiled sheepishly. Casey just scoffed and continued looking around. "You think the police will show up while we're looking for this foot guy?" Ryan asked him. "Well, by then, we'll hopefully be long gone." Casey stated. Ryan scoffed and continued scanning around. "Alright, tell me something." Casey said. "Sure thing, Hockey man." Ryan joked, which earned a serious but also half smile expression on Casey's face. "You two have been through a lot, I'm sure." Ryan looked away for a second at that, but still listening to what he was saying. "The others seem to like you two. I'm getting there and all, but Raph… sometimes he's too damn stubborn." "Yeah. The way he was acting clearly proves it." Ryan jokingly proclaimed. Casey smirked. "He did make a few points there. What would happen if either one of you were to decide to get all eager and to turn them in? I'm not saying I agree with him, but something can happen." "True, but would be the point of it?" Ryan answered and looked away from the scanner for a second. "John's got a big heart. A heart you can't even begin to describe. I trust him." "I'm sure you guys have had differences of opinion, though." "Well, we do have disagreements and all, but… still." Ryan stated, as he was starting to explain. "When I was a kid, other people were happy to choose me as their way of what you might call 'personal game'. They wouldn't go anywhere near me, and if they did, they would do what others would with unpopular kids. Living without a dad doesn't make it right either." Ryan started to say, but stopped right there, as if he didn't want to say anything about his father yet. Casey was kneeling down but was listening to Ryan's story. "Anyway, as they kept doing their activities towards me, John stepped in. He told the others what they were doing wasn't right, and the next second, he did something I never thought anyone would do. Surprised me."

Flashback

Raton, N.M., 2006

Longfellow kindergarten school.

12:00 P.M.

A young child was sitting in a corner all by himself. In a classroom full of others that treat people differently. It was one of those moments where it would feel lonely and there was no one who would understand or be anywhere near you. "Hey Caldwell! Why did your daddy leave your mom?" One of the students called out to him, while the others laughed. "It's because he didn't love her no more!" Another student answered with smirk. "That's not true…" Ryan said silently to himself, almost to the verge of tears. Another student was sitting on the other side of the room, looking sadly at Ryan. "Alright kids, it's lunchtime. Everyone form a line and follow me to the cafeteria, ok?" A young teacher called out to the students. "Yes, Ms. Julie!" Every student, except Ryan, answered. The teacher has the students form a line against the wall, and then the bell rings. Few minutes later, young Ryan is seen sitting alone at the table in the corner. Every student is laughing and talking with each other, and Ryan just sits there alone. Just then another student came to the table, with what appeared to be a Batman lunchbox. "Hi. I saw this table was empty and was wondering—" "Don't waste your time with him! He's nothing but a loser without a dad!" A young female student said to the other and Ryan was hiding the angered tears that was forming in his eyes. The student standing looked at the others and was disappointed that kids like these didn't have any heart. He wanted to cheer Ryan up and saw a Reese's candy bar sitting there with one of the bullies. He grabbed it and this made the bully stand quickly. "Hey that's mine candy bar!" The student defending Ryan looked at the bully and smiled. "Now it's his." He assured the bully, and this made the young child sit back down, upset. "I never liked it anyway." Ryan was surprised at the whole thing and looked at the young boy who defended him. "You want to sit with me?" Why?" "No reason." The student smiled and handed him the Candy bar. Ryan eagerly took it and ate it. This was his favorite, but he didn't tell anybody that. "My family's having a Barbeque tonight. My grandparents will be there, and my dad makes the best burgers of all the neighborhood. You want to come?" Ryan was indeed surprised. "Why's he with that loser?" Ryan heard that and sat uncomfortably and with sad eyes. John took notice of the other student's conversation and glared, which made them go back to eating their lunch. "Don't listen to them. They're doofuses anyhow." Ryan laughed a little. "You don't have to defend me." He spoke with a worried and serious glare. "Maybe I just don't like bullies." The two kids laughed. "So, do you want to come? My dad said I can invite anyone." Ryan thought about it and smiled. "Yeah." The other student smiled. "I'm John, by the way." "Ryan. So, you like Batman?" Young John looked at the lunchbox and excitedly looked back up. "Heck yeah! He's one of my other favorites." As they sat there, talking about heroes and their activities, young Ryan was happy that he wasn't alone anymore. So began the long friendship in what would seem like a lifetime.

Present day

"John never did answer me why he did what he did. I'd already figured it out the answer so he wouldn't have to." Ryan told Casey this short story standing, but still on mission. Casey was intrigued by what he had heard. He couldn't understand it either. "Ever since then, I've been able to trust him. Because of what he did, I now have the courage to do what he would've done. Stand for what's right." Casey stood up and smirked. "Well… That is some story." Ryan smiled, scoffed and nod. "Yes, it is. His faith makes him who he is, not what others want him to be. I may not agree with it at times, but at the end of the day, I understand. I trust in him not only because he's my pal, but because of his heart. That guy's more trustworthy than any other guy I've met. I mean, what's trust if others aren't willing to take the chance to use it?" Casey gave that into thought. What Ryan said did make somewhat sense to him. "Any who, that's just how I see it." Ryan said and got back to scanning around.

Meanwhile, John had searched around for a bit, but there was no sign of the soldier's tracks just yet. He was starting to think about what Splinter said earlier. About how Destiny can be a hard thing to grasp. He most desperately wanted to help the others and wanted to prove his worth. "All with good timing." John said to himself. He can find the answers he was looking for, he just had to be patient. No matter where it would take them. Just then, he saw something in the dark corner where old crates lie. He walked over to that spot slowly and was prepared to defend himself but saw that it was just nothing. The scanner, however, then beeped and John did exactly what Don said to do. Even though he wasn't a technician, he remembered the instructions that was provided. A loud Clatter and thud caught John off guard. He turned to the noise and didn't see anything. Just then, he was kicked into the wall. He got up quickly and saw a man wearing a red headband, a katana sheath carrying a sword strapped across his right shoulder, grey metal sharp braces and a body armor suit that had red, black and grey coloring on the suit. He had a patch on his clothing of the same symbol that he saw in the visions. John looked at the guy, not easily threatened. "So your that ninja that killed the couple from last night, huh? I heard about you." The foot solider didn't say anything and just pulled the sword out of the sheath. "Oh boy." John said to himself.

Meanwhile

"Alright. We're here." Alex said to Diane. "Let's move." Diane was eager to bring in this guy as quickly as possible. As they got out of the car, they headed to a second pier that was across from where they saw a mustang. "Sir?" Diane nodded her head to the car across from the platform. Alex looked towards the mustang and saw nothing. "Hmm. You check here, and ill go see why this guys here for." "Detective. You can't go in alone." "I'll be fine, just go and check this place out." Alex ordered her. Diane reluctantly agreed and pulled out her Glock 17 sidearm and headed to the small shed. Alex pulled out his personal Glock 19 and headed to the main dock, hoping that things would go smoothly.

Meanwhile

"That's a very nice sword you have their. You mind telling me where you got it from?" John exclaimed, trying to ease the situation, but the Ninja was still moving towards him, spun his sword around, which made John be in defense. "No." John stated, saying that he didn't want to fight, but the masked figure wouldn't listen. The Ninja swung his sword at him, which John dodged with quick reflexes and got back to standing position. The ninja held his sword, ready to attack. John noticed a pipe on the ground and when the ninja ran towards him, John ran to the small lead pipe, slid and ducked under the sharp sword, grabbed the pipe. The ninja then tried raising his sword and brought it down to John's head, but John blocked it with the pipe, and caused a clang noise to hit Ryan and Casey's ears. "Did you hear that?" Ryan asked. Casey looked at Ryan, then suddenly realized what it was and ran towards the direction of the fight, followed by Ryan. The ninja and John continued fighting. Both fought and shouted after each blow. John blocked and dodged the ninjas attacks, as if it was nothing. The Ninja front flipped over John's head and landed on his feet. John turned quickly and blocked the low sword swing, and then managed to punch him in the face. The ninja grunted and stepped back a few paces. "I didn't want to do that, but you attacked me first. So, in reality, I did have to." The Ninja grabbed some kind of powder from his belt and tossed it in John's eyes. John grunted and took a few steps back. He couldn't see anything, and when he tried opening his eyes, all he could see was blurriness, and didn't see the attack in time. The ninja kicked John with enough force to have him flying to the wall. John tried getting back up, but the ninja picked him up by his shirt collar and held him against the wall. "Ow!" John grunted at him. "Nyūyōku wa ashi ni zokushite imasu." The ninja said with a threatening deep Japanese voice. "I barely speak Japanese!" John annoyingly and jokingly told him. He recognized the tone and language of Japan. "And I am telling you, that if you continue to interfere with our master's plans, then you shall meet your end." The ninja lifted the sword to John's throat, which John glanced down at, and hoped for the worst. "John!" Ryan ran towards the fight, grabbed the nearest small knife he found, and threw it at the ninjas arm with such force and accuracy. The ninja growled in pain and grabbed his arm. John then punched him again and caused the ninja to fall and roll on his backside. He then focused his attack on Ryan. The ninja tried grabbing the sword, but Ryan managed to jump, did a form of parkour roll, grabbed the sword and got back up to a defense pose. "Don't try it man!" The ninja was unimpressed and leapt towards him. He quickly disarmed the Sword by grabbing Ryan's wrist and twisted first to the left, then forward. The ninja was about to break Ryan's arm, when John forward kicked and got in front of Ryan protectively. "You alright?" "Yeah." Casey caught up to them and saw the foot ninja sheath his sword and quickly tried to get away. He ran towards him and noticed that he was already on the move. Before he jumped out of the window, the ninja turned to the three of them once more. "Your first and final warning. Bow before us or you will die." Then he leaped out of the window. "Damn." Casey said, and then turned to the two boys. "Let's go! Come on!" The three of them turned to the nearest exit, hoping to catch the ninja before he vanished into thin air.

Meanwhile

Alex saw the ninja leap out of the window of the Main pier and aimed his gun at the ninja as he got closer in range. "Police!" Alex called out, and the ninja turned to the sound of the voice. As the detective aimed the gun, he noticed the ninja stood very still. Didn't know if the masked figure was planning an attack, or if he was complying with the officer. "Don't move. I won't hesitate." The ninja turned around to look at him, and Alex had a feeling something was up. Alex moved closer and had the gun trained on him. Diane got out of the other pier just in time to see the whole thing. Alex saw her, and shook his head, telling her "No. Stay right there." Diane had a serious and worried look but did not engage. "You're under arrest! Don't even try to run!" Alex told the masked figure. Then the ninja threw two smoke pellets at the now pissed Detective Anderson and his partner and disappeared as soon as the clouds started to clear. Alex and Diane both looked around and saw the ninja gone. Alex saw three people heading out the main building and shouted towards them. "Hey!" All three looked at the detective calling out to them but continued on to the vehicle. "Who's that?" Ryan asked. "Get in the car, Now!" Casey raised his voice, and all three got into the car. Alex and Diane tried approaching as fast as they could, but the car was already away. "Who the hell were those people?" Diane asked with confusion and apparently, Alex couldn't give her an answer.

"Holy crap!" John remarked. "You kid's alright?" Casey asked as he was driving. "Yeah. We're fine." John answered. "What the hell happened to your eyes?" Ryan asked from the back seat. "That Ninja! He just… he threw some kind of powder in my face, and then I can barely see anything." John told him, and just stared straight forward. "Powder?" Casey asked him. "Yeah." John answered with frustration. "Huh." "Theres no way we're going to find this guy now. He's most likely gonna kill someone else if we don't go looking." Ryan was worried about what would happen next. "Yeah I know. I know." Casey still drove, but John could tell something was on his mind. "We shouldn't have had you two do this. It's not safe." "It was our call." John told him. "Yeah, and you almost died. What about you?" Casey asked Ryan, who then looked confused on the matter. "Me?" "You started running after that ninja like you were damn superman." Casey looked at him in the rearview mirror. "If you think I'm gonna sit back when my best friends had a twelve-inch sword to his throat, then I don't think there's anything we have to talk about." Ryan explained. He then looked out the window to his thoughts. Casey had to agree with that, but to an extent. John had one thought that didn't go away. "You threw a knife?" John asked. This made Ryan look up in the front seat. "It was just instinct. I don't know." Ryan told him. John looked at his side of the window and started to think about what just happened. He felt there was more to what Ryan just described.

2:05 p.m.

Harlem

Johnny knew New York's lost its way and saw that there was not living soul that deserved to live. As he saw Dragonface performing a deal with another street level thug from the car, Johnny couldn't help but wonder if he could be ever trusted again. He got his answer when Hun appeared in his caller i.d. contact list. He pressed the green button on his cell. "How is it?" "Fine boss. It's going real dandy in the moment." "I have a job for you." Johnny was now interested and sat up from the front seat. "Boss?" "Come by the base when you're finished." The phone call ended, and Johnny just looked at his phone. He now had a Devilish grin on his face. He opened the front door and shouted at Dragonface, telling him to be quick with the deal, or in his way of saying; "Hurry the hell up!" As Dragonface closed the deal and made his way to the car, Johnny stared eagerly at the window. Both made their way back to the base of operations which took at least a five- or ten-minute drive to where they were at. It certainly seemed fast for Johnny. Few minutes later both entered the office and saw Hun standing there, with a glass of whiskey with ice in his hand. "You're back." Hun said as he put the glass down. He turned to the two leaders, where Johnny felt that's something else was off. "I need to speak with Menendez." Dragonface looked at Johnny and Hun in confusion but listened to the order and walked out to the main hall. Johnny walked towards Hun's desk, not knowing what to expect. "I have decided to not hold it against you for the troubles that happened." Hun told Johnny, who was surprised at the sudden change of view Hun had. "Wow. Thank you, boss. That really means—" "But the next time this ever happens, I'll be sure that your ass doesn't see prison!" Hun interrupted Johnny, who jumped at the sudden outburst. Johnny nodded quickly, and Hun got back to his composure. "Not only have I decided to not hold it against you, I also am granting you a chance to prove yourself once again." Johnny then looked at Hun with interest. "Really?" Hun confirmed his answer with a nod. "You and Dragonface have the chance to prove yourself tonight. My masters plan for this city must be fulfilled. Understand?" Johnny wanted desperately to prove his loyalty to Hun and the Dragons. Even if it means taking all of New York to its last population. "What do you need me to do?" Hun smiled at his answer, knowing that his master would be pleased and that his plan would be fulfilled.

2:15 p.m.

The lair

Everything was quiet in the sewers. The only thing that was now heard were the sounds of 6 feet walking to the wooden door. Casey, Ryan and John were still recovering from their previous encounter with the Ninja, and it did not bode well for Casey. The hidden entrance to the lair opened and revealed everyone doing their original things. Leo, Don, Splinter and April were still at the lab, examining old files and Purple Dragon files, while Raph and Mikey were in the living room, both watching T.V. Raph being on the couch and Mikey sitting on the floor. "Hey guys! We got those notifications you sent us and are now trying to triangulate—" Don started to say when he noticed the three of them entering the lair, but Casey interrupted. "Yeah, that's great Don, but we have enough problems at the moment!" Everyone stared at Casey's sudden outburst and headed to where the three of them were standing. "What has happened?" Splinter asked him, hoping to calm the situation. "What happened is that we nearly got our asses whooped by that Friggin Ninja!" "What?" Mikey exclaimed, and April shouted Casey's name, reminding him not to use that kind of language in Splinter's home. "He was there like you guys said and attacked John first." At the mention of his name, John crossed his arms over his chest and was prepared to explain what had happened. "What?" April looked at John with a worried type of motherly look. "Are you serious?" Don asked him. "He tried fighting back, for the record. Just pointing that out right there." Ryan told everyone, hoping to take some of the heat of John. "Yeah, until he had a sword up to his neck." Casey said. "For real?" Ryan looked at Casey like he wasn't helping the situation felt easier. "Casey, I'm sure they're alright." "April, if I wasn't there, he would've—" "But you were. And they're ok." April tried to remind him. She knew that Casey was worried about their safety but had to be reminded to keep a calm mind at times. "Sure." Casey replied back silently. "How did that happen? And why are your eyes red like you just got off of drugs?" Raph asked John. "I was ok until he threw some kind of powder in my face." John explained to all of them. "Powder?" Leo asked him. "Yeah. He grabbed it from his belt and threw it at me, which caused me to be nearly blind." "Are you sure?" Splinter asked him. "Mmm Hmm." John answered. "See, that's what I don't get how does powder like that make someone nearly lose their sight?" Ryan started to say, and Leo answered the question right away. "It's because it wasn't just powder at all. It's a tool that was used in Japan a long time ago to make their opponents lose sight of them. This powder is currently known as Metsubushi." "I knew I recognized that substance from somewhere." John whispered, but was loud enough for Leo to hear, where he formed a half smile at his response. "But wait, wasn't this used by Samurai in Feudal Japan?" John asked. "Yes. The Samurai were one of the most important warriors in all of history. When confronted by an enemy, they would use it to blind and have the opportunity to run and hide, or to arrest them if given the chance." "Ok, I get that from what I read the foot existed nearly a long time ago, but still how would they be able to find Metsubushi?" Splinter also had to wonder clearly about this but would worry about this later. "Only time and answers will come, young one." Splinter assured John, who had to agree, even if it still didn't make sense.

"Maybe we can figure it out if you don't die in the process. I told you to let me handle it back there!" Casey nearly raised his voice, not angry at the two of them, but was still worried for their safety. "Hey, you told us that we could fight back if we had no other option and if you weren't around. Plus, John had a sword up his throat, so I wasn't going to stay back and do nothing." Ryan reminded Casey, who opened his mouth to say something, but realized that Ryan was partially right of what he said. He would talk about it later. "How did you guys fend him off then?" Mikey asked him. "I ran after them, found a knife and threw it at the Ninjas hand." Ryan answered and then was looked at by everyone in the room. "A knife?" Don asked. Ryan looked back in confusion. "Yeah?" He started to say slowly. "That knife wasn't even weighted properly and yet you threw like it was nothing across a 15ft room." John stated with curiosity in his eyes. "Well, I was just lucky, I guess. I'm sorry what's the problem?" Ryan was now wondering why everyone was looking at him weird. John looked at Splinter and Leo. "Do you guys happen to have a bow and some arrows, by chance?" Leo looked at Splinter, who signaled his eldest to go ahead and answer. "Yeah. Of course." Leo went on to go look for a bow and some arrows in the dojo, while John asked Mikey if he had a tennis ball. "Got it, dude!" Mikey exclaimed and went to go look for that while John looked for other items. 'What're ya up to, kid?" Raph asked John with an angered and stern glare. "Just want to test something out." John answered, ignoring the intense situation that Raph was trying to cause. John had a theory that he wanted to try out. "Test Ryan for what?" April asked him. John was about to answer when Leo came back, holding what seemed to be a recurved shape bow, fit and sizeable enough for someone like Ryan. "Here you go. It's the only one I found in there." John looked at it, saw that this would work. "Thanks." John casted a smile in gratitude and made his way back to where Ryan was standing. "Um. Johnny boy. What is this?" John just smiled and then started to speak. "Do you remember your training with the Bow and arrow?" "Yeah, but what does have to do with this?" John didn't answer Ryan's question because he wanted to have him figure it out himself. John told everyone to stand behind Ryan and found two other items for him to use. A tennis ball, coffee mug and some tool from Dons lab area. John then stood about at least ten feet from where Ryan was. "You ready?" John asked his best friend, who finally got the idea what John was trying to. "Yeah." "What are you trying to do?" April asked with curiosity. "I'm going to throw these things in the air, and Ryan will shoot them with one arrow." John explained to everyone. April was indeed confused. "What? You can't be serious?" Raph just laughed and shook his head. John got the items ready and threw them into the air. First thing he grabbed was a coffee cup. "Are you sure this is the best way to—" Don started asking, but John already threw the coffee cup in the air, and Ryan quickly drew an arrow and shot it, which made a metal clink sound when the arrow made impact. "Whoa." Ryan whispered to himself, and John got the second item ready, while Ryan did the same thing. John threw Dons tool again, and Ryan drew the arrow quickly and made his shot. Ryan could not believe it. As he saw John grab a tennis ball, he wanted to try something new this time. John opened his hand, revealing that the ball was in his hand. Ryan grabbed the arrow quickly off the table, aimed at the ball, shot and the ball quickly left John's hand and hit a practice dummy right in the chest. John turned towards Ryan with an impressed smile on his face. "Dude!" Mikey exclaimed excitedly, while everyone was a little speechless. "Ok. I guess that's kinda cool." Raph said, breaking the moment of silence. "What the shock." Ryan said. "Did I just—" "You shot three of these items faster than you previously did back home." "Yeah, I noticed that, but how—" Ryan started to say. "What's happening to you now is what's going on with me. Change." Ryan widened his eyes. "The medallion." Leo replied in realization. "Mm hmm." John answered. "So, what you're saying is that you guys have like, what, powers all of a sudden?" Casey asked him. "I don't think so." John said. "Well, somehow I suddenly feel different." Ryan exclaimed. "Well, I don't know for sure, but I think we can find out." Don told all of them.

A few minutes later, everyone gathered around the table and tech equipment that Don was using. Don was getting a few needles out for blood tests, or transfusion, something you would see at a hospital. "You're going to blood test us?" Ryan asked. "Yeah man. You have nothing to worry about, I just need both samples so we can figure out what's happening with you two." "I'm not worried." Ryan told him. "This just reminds me of something I saw in a show, which seemed fun." "Yeah?" Don asked, forming a smile. "It wouldn't happen to be Greys anatomy, right?" "No." Ryan quickly said. "Well… Just one episode." John smiled and tried not to laugh at that remark. "Alright." Don told them and prepared the needles. He walked to John first, who had his short sleeve rolled up. "Don't flinch." Don told the two of them. He stuck the needle into John's arm, and while it stung a little, John handled it. "Alright, you're good." Don said and proceeded on to Ryan and performed the same procedure. "All done." John and Ryan stood from their chairs, while Don walked over to the tech equipment, careful not to drop any of their blood samples on the floor. He quickly analyzed the samples into his microscope and saw there was no change. 'Hmm.' Don thought to himself. When he finished, he downloaded the screening of the samples to the computer screen, where everyone could see. "Wow. So that's what our DNA looks like?" "You act like you haven't seen it before." Raph said to Ryan. "That's because that's true." Ryan quickly told him. "This is what your DNA looks like." Don explained to both John and Ryan. "It doesn't look any different." John said. "You're right. Both of your guy's DNA hasn't shown any signs of change at all." "Then how's it possible they could do the things they do now?" Leo asked. Don just shrugged. "No clue." Ryan looked at John in confusion, when John immediately thought about if God's hand was in all of this. 'Lord, what's happening?' He couldn't tell for sure, but he felt something had to do with God, and his path to whatever he was called on.

3:00 p.m.

N.Y.P.D. building

"As if I didn't have enough problems already!" Captain Astin was sitting stood from his desk, as Alex and Diane. The captain called them back after the whole propaganda that had occurred at the pier, and they both could tell that he was indeed not happy. "I get a dispatch call from one of the officers working down on his shift, tellin me that one of those foot nutjobs wearing tight fit pajamas. And you're telling me that he was able to get away from you two, using what? A Smoke bomb?" "Yes Sir. We both nearly arrested the suspect, but he was hard for us to handle." Diane told him. Alex didn't know why Diane insisted on talking. He practically handled everything, but now his "new partner" was willing to now be the one to handle this situation, and normally, rookies wouldn't be allowed to do that. "Whys that? Cause he was, and oh let me answer this for you, too fast?" As the Captain said this, he sat down on his chair, crossed his legs on the desk. Diane didn't answer right away, but when she did, Diane felt a little guilty. "Yes. He was." "Look sir, we knew that he had to be there." Alex said, trying to stand up for her. "Yeah, you two knew. So what?" "That means we can try to find another way to track him down. Whoever he is and wherever hideout he came from, we'll find this guy." Alex explained, hoping to ease the situation by confirming that they at least had an idea where to start. "But you already lost that chance!" The Captain firmly reminded him. "Not unless if there's more evidence." Alex said, and this had the captain back down a little. "You said so yourself that officer was on his shift, maybe he had saw which direction the ninja went to." The captain had no choice but to agree with that. "Ok. If that's what you think, fine. Make sure to have a full report in by the end of the day. Go on. Get out." Alex and Diane knew that this was their time to leave, so they did what they were told. "Well, that was intense." Diane took the liberty to speak. "You're welcome." Alex smugly said to her. "I didn't need you to help me." Diane told him. "One thing you need to understand while working here, don't give in to the intensity. You have to just deal with it." Alex firmly explained to her. "What are we going to do now?" Diane asked him, and Alex just nearly shrugged her question off. "Our job." "No, I'm serious." Diane grabbed Alex's arm, causing him to turn to face her. "This city. I never thought it was this bad." "Yeah, well what'd you expect when you decided to transfer from Detroit." Alex turned quickly back around and kept walking. "Hey, I came here to serve and protect the law. The way it stands, those very bad people only makes me want to bring them down." Diane said eagerly and defensively. "Line forms behind me." "But I see the same look you have, too." Alex then stopped. He turned once again to face Diane, not knowing what she meant by that comment. "The look that tells me that maybe, and sometimes, even the law can't be enough." Alex then scoffed, but not because he didn't agree, but that he did agree. There was no denying it. "Maybe its… I don't know. These people need something besides the law to have hope in." "What, you want the whole community to come together? Sing songs and hold hands?" Alex jokingly asked. "No, but you know what I mean." Alex knew and believed that she was right. For the new cop in the city, she seemed to understand a little. "This city does need saving. The question is who would brave enough to do it?" Alex answered and walked back out of the building, leaving Diane behind, thankful that she wasn't the only one who thought this way.

7:35 p.m.

Purple Dragon Headquarters.

Camera angle files over New York, Sunset is forming, signaling that it is nighttime now.

Hun was anxious, to be considering. He knew of his master's plans, and was certain that things would go accordingly well, but there may have been a few things he would care to discuss and ask. He waited a long time for this moment to pass. If the plans worked well, he would be in control of all of New York. As he took another drink of whiskey, he felt a familiar presence. A man stepped out of the shadows, which was the same foot ninja that was at the Pier. "What is it?" Hun asked. "Our Master wishes to speak with you." The ninja replied back. Hun nodded and formed a smugged, devilish grin on his face.

7:35 p.m.

The Lair.

Meanwhile

A few hours later, Ryan was still a little bit confused about what had just transpired. He had got done doing all the things that he wanted to try out with Mikey, and then dec Hearing the things that he had heard about how the medallion was suddenly, he doesn't even know, the main source to their arrival and that it somehow enhanced everything they were taught by John's father. "Whoa." "Yeah. Our theory was somewhat correct." John told him, with Leo and Don and April sitting around the lab. "Yeah, but I mean… like this is so weird." Ryan said again, and again John had to agree. "This artifact contained a proverb, that simply should've been found in some sort of museum or buried underground. But it was sent to you?" Leo also couldn't believe it. "Yes." Both John and Ryan said at the same time. Leo nodded. "Who would have it sent to you?" "The better question is where they would know how to find us?" Ryan answered. "Great. As if things couldn't get any weirder." April stated, sarcastically, which earned a small laugh from both boys. Just then, the computer just beeped, which had Don turn pretty quickly. "Well, maybe not weird, but definitely crazy!" Raising his voice, Don typed quickly and brought the tracking signal online. "Looks like our beloved foot ninja is on the move again!" "Where?" Leo asked him. Raph, Casey, Mikey and splinter were nearby when they had heard Don call out to them. "Somewhere on… um… Murray Hill?" "That's near the Empire State building." Raph stated. "Why the shock would they want to go there?" Ryan asked. Everyone, except John, who had just closed his eyes and shook his head, then turned, confused, at Ryan? "Shock?" Casey asked. "Yeah, it's this thing that I just did, which sounded cool in my head." Don and April rolled their eyes with a smile on their face. "Well, I mean, he's right. There's no way that Ninja could just be out of the open for no reason, so why's he in that general area?" Casey then replied. After a few seconds, Leo suddenly realized what exactly was there in Murray hill. "The Dragons." Everyone was now speechless. "That news report from this morning and what the Ninja told you earlier. Whatever it is, it involves both the foot and Dragons." "One of the Dragons hideouts is in Murray Hill." Don said. Leo nodded. "Which means that Hun will most likely be there." Casey said in a small gruffed voice. He now had a look of hatred and anger on his face "Hun?" Ryan asked. "He's the leader of the crime organization of Purple dragons. And the guy who killed my father." Casey told him. Both John and Ryan looked at each other and felt bad now. "Sensei, whatever they're up too, we have to be there." Leo turned to Splinter, who seemed to be in great thought of what can happen. He knew the costs and sacrifices his sons would make in order to protect those who they don't know. There was no other choice. "Very well." Leo nodded in gratitude, then turned to his brothers. "Gear up."

Two minutes later, the turtles now had their weapons in place, even Casey, and were still gathering items in place, while listening to Leo give them instruction. "Alright, so we know that this man, Johnny Menendez is the one who is in charge of the Murray Hill territory. He's been shipping weaponry and drugs down there, so we know what to expect." Everyone understood. "Now, we don't the whole thing of the foots involvement with this, but whatever it is, we bring them down. Understand?" "Yeah, yeah, whatever let's just go." Raph said impatiently. "Ok." "Wait, wait. What are we supposed to do?" Ryan asked them. Everyone then turned to Leo, who had already made a decision. "I think it would be best if you two stayed here." "What do you mean stay here?" Ryan then became annoyed and frustrated. Even John was a little confused. "If this is about what happened at the pier, we're ok." "It's not me that doesn't have a problem with you." Leo told him. Ryan looked around then saw Casey acting all weird. "Are you kidding me?" "Look. What we're doing is dangerous, and we don't need any body else running around getting in the way or messing things up. No offense." Ryan was about to say something, but Raph interrupted. "That is something we can both agree with." "But we won't." Ryan told him. Raph then scoffed and looked at John. "That's not what it looks like where I'm standing." John saw something else in his eyes. "Ok. Raph just go with the others." Leo calmly told him. Raph rolled his eyes and walked to the exit. "Sorry dudes." Mikey sadly exclaimed. John smiled at him but didn't say anything. Don looked back, just waved and started to catch up with his other brothers, while Leo stayed behind. Before he left, Leo turned to John. "I think everyone deserves a chance. No matter what others think." Leo said to him, while John didn't say anything. Leo patted his shoulder and then joined his brothers, leaving John to his thoughts. 'What was that about?'. "This is ridiculous!" Ryan exclaimed, which John turned towards to. "I'm sure we can figure something out." April quietly told him. "Trust me what I tell you that this is something that I think this is best." Casey said. "I told you that was our choice." "It was the wrong one. You two are still young." Casey, nearly raising his voice, had no problem telling him how the situation was. "Listen Jackass, you have no idea what me and John had to go through!" "What'd you just say?" Casey walked towards him, defensively. "Casey…" April quietly said and stopped him. "Me and John lost our families nearly two years ago…" "Ryan." John tried getting his attention, but it didn't work. "And we've protected each other from nearly anyone that came ever against us, and I made a promise that I wouldn't let anyone…" "Ryan?" John tried again, but Ryan continued rambling. "So don't you think for one second that we have no clue what you're dealing with, because we're capable of fighting, even if you're too stubborn to see that!" "Ryan!" John then shouted, which made Ryan turn quickly. "What?" Ryan asked with an annoyed voice. John glanced towards everyone in the room. "Talk to you for a second?" John walked to a nearby quiet room, where Ryan was hesitant to follow, but didn't argue and followed John. Splinter then walked back to the dojo, while April and Casey stayed where they were. "You need to stop that." "Stop what? I'm protecting them whether they can see it or not." April didn't agree with that but didn't say anything more and walked away. Casey then headed up with the others.

Ryan really wasn't in the mood to talk, but John needed to discuss thing with him. "What's going on with you?" John asked. Ryan was starting to get defensive. "I just want to be able to help fight." "Then I think we should stay." Ryan couldn't believe that John was taking their side. 'Are you kidding?" "Ryan, I get that you're desperate in wanting to help people, and you want to be a hero and save lives, but I also think that the best thing we can do right now is to just remain here, where its safe and we're not in over our heads." John explained. Ryan tried arguing, but to no avail. John noticed something was indeed wrong. "What?" "it's just the rules keep changing, man!" Ryan told him. "One minute we're ordinary teenagers. The next, we're in a universe where talking turtles actually exist. And now we're what, two people who were all of a sudden chosen by some medallion that was sent to us by no one we know, enhanced our skill sets from our training and now we can't even do anything to help?" John agreed with a portion and waited until Ryan had to say what he had to say. "I just never thought I would be chosen for something that can be one of the great things that happened, but now I feel more useless than I've ever been in my entire life." "That part I understand." John assured him. "But try to look at it from their perspective." Ryan was now listening. "We are just kids, ok? And because of that, we're more likely to get caught up into bad situations where we can either get hurt or killed in the process." "But we know how to fight." Ryan reminded him. "Yeah, a few handful of guys. Ryan, what they were telling us this doesn't seem like a typical gang. The thugs from yesterday were willing to kill us without hesitation, so they weren't wrong to think that we couldn't try to handle it. "They're right about that." Ryan did not know what to say. "But you're not wrong either." John stated, and this made Ryan look at him again. "I'm not?" "Look, do you remember when my Dad was training us? How he would tell us that God uses the bad things to bring out the good things." Ryan then got a gist of what he was getting at. "Things happen for a reason." "Exactly. Why do you think we're here?" John asked him. Ryan had to give it a lot of thought but couldn't find an answer and shrugged. "I don't know." "To help fight. Like you said, we want to do whatever we can to help. I agree with you on that, but you have to remember that they have been trained. They're still currently training, but they have more experience then we do. And unless if we have a plan, its best to just stay here for now." "But how will we know? They can't save this city alone." Ryan told him. While John did agree, he also had to be patient. "Sometimes, we just have to have faith and trust." John answered. "Well I'm having a hard time trusting in God right now." John understood. "Well do you trust me?" Ryan took a moment to think about that question. He already knew the answer. "More or less." Ryan laughed a little at what he said. John just looked at him seriously, but he knew Ryan was joking. Ryan knew since that day when they were kids, he would do anything to protect his friend. He did trust him. With his life. "Yes." Ryan nodded. John started to smile, knowing that he would indeed say yes. "Yes, I trust you." "Ok. Ok, so what we do now is wait and figure out what it is we're to do." "Ok." John nodded, confirming that Ryan did now understand. He walked out to find splinter and April. "You know, I have said it before, but your dad seriously was a wise guy." John turned and smiled. "Most of the time." John stated. Ryan stayed where he was for a second, hoping that the timing would come soon. Whatever path that came their way though, no matter how frustrating it was to understand, he would trust his best friend. All the way to the end.

8:00 p.m.

N.Y.P.D. station

Alex remained focus to his work. He wanted nothing more to catch this ninja and bring down the entire operations of both the purple dragons and the Foot clan, but he felt like this case wasn't going anywhere. It had been a few hours since he last heard from any upcoming news about anything from both gangs. Diane sat across from him and had a few files on her desk pertaining to the case, but it looked like she could not find any whereabouts. Alex examined what was going on and decided to break this silence. "Find anything?" Diane was frustrated. She could not find anything. "No. Nothing. It just keeps pointing back to the last place we were at." Alex understood the frustration she portrayed, but also knew that keeping a settled mind was best. "This wouldn't have happened if I didn't let that guy get away, then we would be somewhere." "Hey. Stop that. This isn't no one's fault. It could've happened to anyone." Diane looked unconvinced. "Really?" "Well, not anyone I know." Alex proclaimed, and this caused Diane to smirk a little. Alex smiled and also found it funny. "What I mean is, we didn't know exactly what that ninja was going to do. This isn't on anyone, so quit it." Alex reminded her of what the job represented, and that they only way to move forward was to improve. Diane understood, but while it didn't make her stop thinking she could've done more, she saw that Alex was trying to help.

"So, you regret taking me in?" Diane asked him. Alex had to give it a lot of thought. While he didn't want a partner, he would be willing to try. "To be honest, I didn't think it was a good idea." Diane looked surprised. "But who knows. Maybe I was a bit dramatic." Diane then smiled. "Detective!" An officer came running to their desk. "One of the officers just spotted one of the Dragons cars driving toward Murray hill." Alex and Diane turned to each other. "That's by the Empire state building." Alex got up from his chair, Diane doing the same. Both grabbed their Jackets and made their way to the door. Hank, the CSI guy, saw both detectives make their way to the door. "Hey what's going on?" "Not now Hank." Alex firmly stated. "Why the hell are they driving near the Empire state building?" Diane asked as she got into Alex's car. 'That's what we're going to find out." Diane looked unconvinced. "You wanted to experience what playing detective is like in this city? You're about to find out." Alex started the car, Diane following suite, and both drove to Murray hill, hoping that this night would not be a night in hell.

8:05 p.m.

Murray Hills

Hun stood in front of all his commanders, Dragonface, Johnny, Two Ton, Bam-Bam and Claw. After the meeting with his master, he called all his commanding officers to a "I have you all here tonight because our Master has informed me that tonight, Manhattan will be ours." "Hells yeah!" Two Ton stated. "Its about damn time we show those lowlifes whose boss!" Bam-Bam. "What I need you all to do right now is gather the rest and make sure you get everyone out of this place! Now!" "You got it, boss!" Claw said. As everyone got ready to head out to get the others, Hun called Johnny and Dragonface to remain where they were. "What I want you two to do now is to see to the… personal item I've attained." Johnny and Dragonface nodded, obeying the orders of their master. "Tonight, is the night boys. This city is going to be ours. Nothing and no one will change that." Hun immediately felt pride and that he was the only one to fear. "Menendez. You will be the one to control all the Empire district, but first, remain here with the device. And Carmine, you will lead the rest down to Manhattan. Understood?" "Yeah." Johnny answered. Hun sent them away. He knew that it would be one hour until the item was activated, and by then, not even the closest officer would be able to stop them.

Meanwhile

Leo and his brothers were running to the nearest hideout on Murray hill. All four were combining moves of parkour, flips and were running a little faster than any other person would be able to. Mikey did a side flip over a ledge to across the building, Raph leapt across and landed with a barrel roll, Don had a regular front flip, and Leo did a back flip. Once they arrived to a 50 ft building, they walked towards the ledge and kneeled down. All they saw across from them were a few members of the Purple Dragon gang. "What's going on down there, Donny?" Leo asked. Don took the opportunity to pull out a pair of small one lensed but full zoom binocular that he kept in his bag. Through his binoculars, he saw a few dragon thugs around a few crates of weapons lying around. "Um, they got weapons." "Weapons?" Mikey nervously asked. "Remember how I said that one of the dragons' hideouts were involved in weapon smuggling? Well, this is one of those hideouts." Don explained. He, most of all, was impressed with the kinds of guns they have, but did not like what it was used for. "Casey, you there?" On the other side of the hideout, Casey is seen, hiding from the dragon gang, waiting for the signal to strike. "Yep." He whispered gruffly. "Good. Remember, on my go, we fight off the thugs, attain the weapons, and shut down their operation." "I'd say we go now and find that piece of garbage Hun!" Raph exclaimed. "Not yet. We handle these guys first. No one goes alone." Leo reminded him. "Let's go!" Leo started running, his brothers following. "Oh yeah, it's major butt kicking time, dudes!" Mikey excitedly shouted.

8:24 p.m.

'All units! We have a sighting of the Dragon vehicle headed towards Murray hill! Driver is in a Toyota truck, with a dragon symbol on the side vehicle! This is Detective Alex Anderson, requesting backup!" Alex spoke to the radio scanner, signifying other officers to respond. As soon as he was done, he continued driving towards the Dragons hideouts. "Looks like a long night, yeah?" Alex looked towards Diane, who happened to look nervous, but nodded.

Meanwhile

The lair.

All of a sudden, the noise came from Dons lab. A repeated alert. "What was that?" Ryan asked first. April then ran to the computer to confirm the alert. John, Ryan and Splinter were following and rushing to the noise. "Just a police scanner call." April told everyone, and they all now calmed down. April was thinking for a long time about what she and Don were discussing. About each district with the Dragons, and what they all were connected with. She knew firsthand what the dragons were capable of, but the foot was a whole other mystery to her. Something didn't feel right to her. This wasn't just another night tracking down the Dragons. This time the foot was involved, and whatever they were planning, it couldn't be good. There was no way that her friends couldn't handle both foot and Dragons at once.

Meanwhile

"Ok, I have eyes on the weapons." Leo stated, on another side of the hideout, hiding from his enemies. Leo told the others on his earpiece. Everyone was scattered now into their positions. This is what Leo suggested that he, his brothers would go to a different spot, one by one, and insisted that they would scan out what exactly was going on. Raph was near Casey, and Don and Mikey were now inside the main building, hidden well from other dragons. "Same here. Also, some major wannabe jackasses." Casey stated. "Donny?" Leo spoke quietly. "Me and Mike are in." Don and Mikey were in the ceilings above. As soon as the hallway was clear, Don landed and dropped first, and Mikey followed. "Ok." said Leo in Don's earpiece. Both Don and Mikey then made their way down the hall, keeping aware of their surroundings and hoping to not be caught by the dragons. They opened the door to a computer screening room, and what they saw, Don immediately became fond of. "Wow." "This is way better than what you have back at the lair." Mikey said. Don agreed. He then noticed a blueprint that seemed most familiar to him. Along with it came a note. It said:

"This item is to be proceeded with extreme caution.

Once activated, exit the premises and gather your

followers. Then, the city will be ours.

You will make the whole order proud."

Order? Don wondered about what and whoever wrote the note, they talked about an order. This didn't look good. "'item is to be proceeded with Caution.' "What item?" "Maybe it has something to do with pizza. *gasp* Are they gonna destroy the everlasting pizza?" Don then turned to Mikey and shook his head in annoyment. "No, but it does look like they are planning something. But how is the foot involved? That's the part that doesn't-" Don then noticed a blueprint hidden among files and papers, and quickly pushed the other papers off the table. "Oh man." "What?" Mikey asked. "This looks bad." "What?" Mikey asked once more. "Donny? We need you right now!" Leo sounded like he was shouting in Don's earpiece. "Yeah. Ok." Don started to grab the remaining files and papers, but before he did, took out a cellular type of device and started to take pictures and sent it back to the lair. "Donny, what's going on?" His young brother was now worried, given to Don's reaction. "I'll explain later." Don said to him quickly. And both rushed to get to the others.

Meanwhile

"Dammit Raph! This was supposed to be an easy job!" Leo shouted at his hothead of a brother, who fought off four dragons. "Don't blame me! This is all on the bonehead there!" Raph argued and had his head turned to Casey, who blocked an attack and then knocked the thug to unconsciousness. "How the hell was I to know they had all these extra guys around?!" Casey argued back! Leo ran towards another thug, leapt and somersaulted over the guy and once he landed, did a spin kick to his face, causing the guy to fall over. 'It never fails.' He thought to himself, as he turned to another and blocked the pipe with his sword, grabbed his arm, and did a form of judo throw. Raph finished off the remaining thugs, following an attack of punches, flip kicks and was successful. Casey was about finished fighting the other ones but didn't notice the other one sneaking up behind him, and was about to strike him in the head, but then, a noise made Casey turn around. He saw the thug nearly about to attack him, but then the thug starts to fall to the ground, showing Don holding his bo staff. "Aww man!" Mikey said behind Don. "I'd knew there was hardly any bad guys left for us." He started to pout. "What did you find?' Leo walked up to them and asked. "There was hardly anything, besides this note." Don handed Leo the note, and while he read it, what Leo saw was the same expression Don had. "What order? Is this Hun's master they mentioned?" "I don't know, but there's something else. I scanned and found a blueprint from the same office. It has instructions on how to build and operate a device that's to be used." "What device?" Raph then asked quickly. "From what I read, it seems to have plans to level the entire portion of Murray hill. They plan on taking whole control using these explosions. In other words, they're using a bomb to blow half of Murray hill." "Oh my God." Leo worriedly stated. "What do we do?" Casey asked him. Leo had to try and think of a plan. If the Dragons and Foot were planning on taking Manhattan, they would have to be stopped, but how? They failed at every encounter they had. It was nearly… wait. If he found Hun or the leader of this district, then they would start to get somewhere. The others then would have to find this device and shut it down. "Ok." He told everyone else the plan, and once he finished, the others just shook their head. "That's insane! Not only is it insane but-" Raph started to say. "What other options are there? If we find either of them, then the plans will fail." "Dude, what happens if you- "Mikey asked him. "Nothing is going to happen to me." "Hun was supposed to be mine. You can't- "Casey said, but Leo interrupted. "I made a promise. To help this city and everyone in it. Including two boys who have no home." This caused everyone to be surprised at Leo's speech, but Raph just rolled his eyes and grunted silently "Oh my God." "If we don't stop Hun, then those promises mean nothing." "He's right," Don said. "Those boys need our help. So does the city." Everyone didn't like it, but they all agreed. "What do we do?" "You guys try to find the device and let me know. I'm going after Hun and the leader of this district." Leo started to make his destination. "You be careful!" Raph called out. "You too!" Leo knew his brothers were worried, but whatever choice he had made, he had to fulfill these promises. 'John, I hope your God will help us, because we sure need it.' Leo thought. Those promises he made to John had to be fulfilled. No matter what.

Meanwhile

8:40 p.m.

"Is the device ready?" Hun asked over the phone intercom. "Yeah. That ninja dropped it off." Johnny answered very quickly and with eagerness. "Good. There seems to be problems with the weapons smuggling on the outside. I've sent our new friends to handle the situation." "Everything good?" Johnny asked him. Hun seemed annoyed over the phone, but still replied back. "Yes, but I need you to check whatever it is. Have a few guards posted here and bring some with you!" The intercom shut off, and Johnny started towards the device. If he succeeded tonight, then he would be fully accepted to the order his boss explained to him about. This formed a hellish devilish grin upon his face. Tonight, was a good night to be a Purple Dragon.

8:59 p.m.

Arrow soundtrack (1x23 "If you're not leaving, I'm not leaving".)

April was starting to worry more about the others and Casey. She spent a few minutes on Don's computer, searching for any clues about what was happening. Just then, a notification made April turn to the top left corner. It turns out that Don had sent some sort of blueprints that the Dragons had. "Oh no." She said silently to herself. "Is that another police call?" Ryan asked as he and John turned to the noise and to Don's lab. Ryan noticed something was up with April. "Are you ok?" "This is a bomb." April said. Ryan and John looked confused. "What?" Splinter also happened to be walking by, and noticed April was a bit shaken. "They're planning on using the bomb to destroy half of Murray hill. If they do that-""They will kill all innocent civilians and then will be in control of everything." "No." Ryan was in disbelief that even some bad guys were willing to do that. He thought the dragons and foot were no more than common criminals, but to do that… there was just no honor or compassion. "Is there a way to deactivate the device?" Splinter asked. "Well, someone would have to be close enough to disarm it. Maybe Donny can." April tried contacting Don, but there was a static noise that was appearing on the other side of the call. "Somethings wrong. I can't reach him." "Are they alright?" Splinter asked. "I'm not sure. The connection isn't working now." "We must make sure that my sons are alright. "But how?" April asked, and this time she had no clue on what to do. Ryan was in shock and did not know what to do, while John who was deep in thought. John heard a voice inside his head. "Do not be afraid. Be strong and courageous, my child. I know the plans I have for you all." John then saw visions again. Only this time:

Someone in a hood fighting with a sword

An Archer holding a bow was posted on a rooftop

Someone swinging from building to building, also using gymnastics and parkour

Hun and the dragons being brought to jail

A man bent his wrist and out came a blade

John shaking hands with Leo

Ryan smiling and hanging with Mikey

John and some girl

A hawk, signifying hope for New York

His mother hugging him

Christopher Gomez and his son, John were both sitting at an edge near a lake, watching over the view and having a father and son moment. "Son, I know that God has plans for you, and whatever it is, you're going to change the world. Never lose sight of that. You're called for great things. No matter what, I will be proud of the man you become."

"I think everyone deserves a chance, no matter what others think." Leo says to John before he leaves the lair.

Jesus appears to John.

"That's someone I can put my trust in." Someone says to John.

"You're a good person. A good man." Another voice appears.

"Believe it or not, I have hope. You gave me that." A girl is heard encouraging John.

"This is your responsibility now." Christopher says.

John knew now what he and Ryan were to do. He couldn't deny it, but it may have been God telling him through these visions. He was now aware of what and why they were brought to New York. "We can go." Ryan turned to John quickly and so did April and Splinter. "What?" Ryan asked him. "We can help the others." April was surprised at John's random statement. "Casey said to stay here." "Yeah, but if Don's not answering back, then they're in trouble. I can feel it." April didn't deny it. She still had to listen to Casey no matter what, however, but… she didn't fully agree with why. "Look, you said this morning that maybe me and Ryan were brought here for a purpose. And whatever that purpose was, you would be there. Maybe this is it. To help you beat the dragons and the foot. To help you to save this city." John explained to both Splinter and April. April did remember. She had to agree with that. "Are you sure?" It's going to be dangerous." April said to the two boys that she took in. "We know." Ryan stepped up and turned to look at John. "We just have to have faith and trust." John smiled, and then Ryan stood up straight and both were determined. April turned to Splinter, who looked at the two boys and understood that they wouldn't back down. His sons were no older than they were, and also believed that what Casey had said was unnecessary, but understandable. He feared one of his sons may one day not return home, but knew what their purpose was. If these two children were also willing to fight for New York, then he wouldn't stop them. Like his sons, they would be trained and help take back the city from those who wished it to be destroyed. "Then come with me." Splinter told the two of them.

Splinter led them to the dojo, where in another area, there were the weapons that John used during the training session with Raph, but in another area, there appeared to be two cabinets. "If you are serious in wanting to help my sons, then you are going to need something to defend yourselves." He opened each cabinet, and inside, there were two hooded outfits that he, Leo and Don had found in a box full of clothes, fully sealed and in one of the sewer tunnels. One was a Gray like material clothing, long sleeved and has a little holster on the right arm to hold little knives or darts. that had a pair of ninja combat boots, and military pants that could have been somewhere used for jungle environments. The Second cabinet had another hood, long sleeved, but it appeared to be more of a jacket cloak then simply having a hood attached to the shoulder templates. It was colored with mainly black, but its secondary color was white. There were also combat military boots, along with a pair of military pants. "Whoa." Ryan was impressed. "My sons and I found these clothes that have not been touched from anyone. I would rather have them be given away to use then to have it sit here collected by dust." Splinter explained to the two boys. Ryan walked up to the Gray hooded outfit and was literally filled with amazement and excitement. "Also, I usually do not grant this, for I believe that someone must earn them, but the weapons you choose will be best suited on the battlefield."

Roy Harper signature sound

"Can I choose the bow?" Ryan asked excitedly. Splinter then started to laugh. "Yes, you may." Ryan nodded and smiled. "Cool." John walked to the second cabinet, and looked at the second outfit, still thinking about what he had said just about a minute ago was true. April stood beside John, examining the outfit along with him. "You really want to do this, huh?" "Of course, I do." John answered. "I was thinking of what Leo said to me earlier, and what Master Splinter also said to me. How the paths that lie before us are ours to choose alone. And then how everyone deserves that chance to be something more. I just hope what I'm choosing is the right thing." John was convinced, but also was a little hesitant. "You were right what you said." John turned to April, curious as to what she meant. "I remember what I also said to you this morning. That we'll be here to help you anyway we can." April explained. "I know it feels scary, but whatever choice you decide to make now, I will be there for you two boys. No matter what." John started to smile, then turned back to the cabinet, and was fully aware of the choice that he was making. He sighed and knew this was the right call. Leo promised him his safety, but John made a promise of his own; to help save their home. To save their city. What could go wrong, right?

9:10 p.m.

"What the hell is this guy up to?!" Alex yelled as the driver and passenger in the dragon's car were now at the two officers. Diane fired back, but she had missed a few shots from the passenger seat. "Regret the transfer to here yet Adams?!" "No sir!" Diane continued firing and hope that this night would end well. Alex thought the same thing. He saw Diane finally able to make the shot, and then the car drifted and skirted losing control, and then ran into a nearby wall. Everyone outside was in shock, and they saw the two detectives out on the scene. They could hear other sirens not to far from where they were. After an twenty minute chase, they managed to catch some members of the dragon gang. Just then, a guy that appeared to be wearing a sleeveless jean jacket, started to pull out a gun and was about to shoot. "Put it down now!" Alex yelled out, but the thug didn't listen and started shooting. Alex took the shot, and then Diane, who both killed the thug in an instant. Another one got out of the vehicle and also tried, but Alex managed to shoot in his shoulder and got him. Both Alex and Diane walked towards the vehicle, both guns still out and saw the second thug trying to get away. "I'll kill ya! I will kill the both of you!" The thug shouted at the two officers. "You're under arrest! I would advise you to shut up." Alex told him. As Diane got out her handcuffs, placed them on the thug and read him the Miranda rights, Alex was proud that he and the rookie caught one of the thugs. It was a start, but they still had a long way to go.

Meanwhile

Leo silently entered the main office and examined his surroundings around him. He felt that it was too quiet and could possibly be a trap. As he looked around, Leo saw a light blinking from a desk phone. He walked towards it and pressed one if the buttons, and knew it was a voicemail. "You understand what you need to do." A dark threatening voice appeared, which almost made Leo shiver. It wasn't Hun, but Leo had no idea who it was. "Your plans must not be placed in the wrong hands. Do not fail us." "Us?" Leo silently asked himself. Leo then heard noises coming from behind him and tried to find somewhere to hide. He was successful as two dragon thugs entered the office. "I don't care if the boss says it's gotta be done. You don't think that this is a crazy plan?" The first thug asked the other. "I don't question Hun or his plans. You shouldn't either." "I'm just saying, if it was your life on the line, I would've had the common sense to quit the gig as quickly as I can. I only joined because… well… I needed the money." "If you just wanted the money, you could've worked at a local burger joint and got you some money, bro." "You know what I mean, man." Leo, with his agile body and strength, was hanging above the ceiling, having his arms and legs on the ceiling. "Look, all I'm saying is, all the boss wants us to do is to deliver each shipment hear. We've been doing that for months now. Pick the package up, drop it off. Pick it up, then drop it off. Easy money. Now he wants us to make sure everyone's out of the building and out the neighborhood." "Where's the boss now?" Thug one asked. "I don't know. As soon as Menendez came in, Hun just told him the plans, left him to handle things here, and then who knows?" "I heard that he was staying to make sure Menendez wouldn't screw up again like last time and stayed here." "For real?" "Yeah. That Menendez guy couldn't handle situations like this." Both thugs laughed and gathered the things they were asked to bring. "Where the hell does, he even gets off?" "I don't have a damn clue, man." The thugs then started to leave. Leo then landed on the ground silently, and then made his way to the rooftop to confront Menendez or possibly Hun.

Meanwhile

Tmnt 2007 stealth theme (Had an idea for this one.)

Don used the scanner to find traces of the bomb device and led the others. "This is a really awesome place. Would be big enough to throw a pizza party and all." Mikey exclaimed. "Do you ever shut up about Pizza?" Raph asked him. "No dude. Not when it's about pizza!" "Guys." Casey told them. "Ok so the scanner's picking up a few traces of radiation of the c-56 bomb. It looks like it's down here." Don led them to the other side of the building, where they all saw the device that was big enough to level a portion of Murray Hill. "Holy-"Casey remarked. "Can you disarm it?" Don then scoffed. "Can I disarm it?" Don unwrapped the bag around his waist and grabbed a multitool and got started right away. He examined guidelines and manuals about each bomb since a kid, so he had an idea of what he was doing. "Hmm. Ok, so there's the red wire. And if I just…" "Dude, are you talking to yourself?" Mikey asked, with a formed smile. Don didn't have anything to say, except no. It took no time at all, and he was able to perform at ease. ""Nice." "Uh Donny." Don turned around and saw Johnny Menendez and a few dragon members with him. "Well, well, if it isn't the turtle freaks and the Hockey man!" "Its Casey Jones." Casey said silent to himself. "Aww. No one told me the circus was in town." Raph stated sarcastically. "We have little regulations on what we do to trespassers around here. So I'm gonna give all of you two options: One, leave now, and you have my promise that we will leave all of you alone. Or two; Stay here and die with your precious city of crap!" Johnny Menendez and the thugs started towards the four individuals. Just then fifteen-foot ninjas arrived and stood with the Dragons, and Mikey and Don looked at each other. "Hmm. That sounds like a great offer, but I'm afraid I'll have ta speak for my brothers and my friend here and say that it's no deal." Raph told them the truth. He wasn't afraid of the Dragon punks, and their threats; they were nothing. Dragon face then chuckled and shook his head.

"Hold on. You freaks actually think that you can stop us and save the city? That's real cute, but I don't think you seem to understand; This city deserves to die. Nothing you do can ever change that!" "Your plans already failed, Menendez! It's over!" Casey told him. "Oh, you mean the little one there. Yeah, that one's a dud. Yeah, it is a real bomb and whatnot, but I'm pretty sure the second is the one everyone's talking about." Johnny pointed. Everyone looked behind them and were confused. "A dud?" Mikey asked. "That bomb right there. That was only to be used for a demonstration." "Which means that the real bomb is still here somewhere." Don said silently. "Bingo. Now if you turtles would be kind enough to let us destroy your 'precious New York', we'll just be on our way." "What's the matter, Afraid for a little showdown!"

TMNT 2007 "Tower Power" starts playing, only a small portion.

Raph confronted him. "I've got better things to do then to fight a bunch of monsters." Johnny smugly commented, and this made Raph pissed. He hated when he was called a monster, especially from some snot nosed punk. He ran after Dragon face, and the others tried to stop him, but it was too late. Thugs then started attacking the turtles and Casey, and Raph was too busy fighting Johnny. Raph dodged a few free throw punches that the Gang leader was throwing and blocked a few attacks. He was now using hand to hand combat techniques to fight and threw a few acrobatic moves in there. He was not going to let this guy get away with murder or any other crime he was going to commit. This time, he himself was going to make sure the Dragons were done. Don and Mikey fought off against the many thugs that were attacking them, throwing in punches, counter attacks and kicks but it was no luck. Casey was busy handling the others, and there was a little too many for them. "Donny! You ok, Bro?!" Mikey asked his brother, while still fighting the others, dodging their attacks with flips. "I'm fine Don't worry about me!" Everyone grunted and fought each other. Don was too distracted to see the other thug trying to escape, grabbing the remote detonator. He was going to get to Menendez, but then something hit the detonator from his hand. He looked around and saw that there was an arrow implanted in the wall, along with the small device. He was about to ask who was there, but then was knocked out in the face, and before him was Ryan, wearing the same outfit that was given to him by Splinter, eyes covered with paint, the hood covering his face and holding the same bow he used few hours ago.

Roy harper theme

The others were distracted and didn't notice Ryan, but a few thugs took notice of the hooded figure holding a bow and quiver of arrows. "Who the hell's this?" "Waste him!" Ryan quickly than shot an arrow to the first thug charging after him, and the arrow nailed his hand to the wall. "Ahhhgh!" The thug reached for his hand. "What the- "The thug tried to say before Ryan took him out. The others tried attacking him, but Ryan caught the guy's hand, bent it, and knocked him out, while he attacked the other quickly with his free hand, and the bow. He took a quick look around him. "Wow." He then turned and tried to join the fight as well. Raph fought with Johnny, and was nearly successful, when the thug found a lead pipe and caught Raph off guard. Johnny sprung dirt in Raphs eyes, and before Raph can interact, the thug punched him. Raph fell to the ground and saw Menendez standing before him, about to bring down the lead pipe to his head. "Can't wait to tell the boss that I killed one of the freak-"Before he can finish his sentence, someone grabbed the pipe from his hand, hit him with uppercut holding the pipe, and kicked him in the stomach, which sent Menendez to the ground a few feet away. The thug took a look at who attacked him.

Arrow short theme (Idea for this one I've had in my head.)

Raph looked at the guy in front of him, and it was revealed to be John, wearing the black and white hooded outfit with also eye paint and face mask and walked with tied military boots protectively in front of the red masked turtle. He had a sword sheath strapped around his right shoulder, and it carried a katana timber wolf sword shaped and fit enough to be his size. "You?!" Johnny commented. The other thugs took notice and were about ready to pounce on him, carrying chains, baseball bats, and two Foot ninjas drew their swords. The first thug attacked, but John dodged, caught the arm, did a low kick to the other thug's leg. He threw the thug over and managed to counterattack the other one with the baseball bat, and then fought off the two ninjas. John quickly drew his sword to block and punched the first one. Then dodged the sword attack and hit the ninja behind his head with the handle of the sword. He was surprised himself at how he managed to fight two experienced ninjas, but he didn't show any signs of emotions.

As soon he was done, Johnny tried getting away and ran towards the main building, while another thug had a gun pointed at John. He was about to shoot, but Ryan shot before anything can happen, and then Ryan hit the thug in the face with his bow. "Sorry. No guns allowed.." Ryan jokingly told the unconscious bad guy. Raph looked at the two boys, but mainly at John, who holstered his sword. He didn't know what would've happened if John wasn't there, and felt a little guilt running inside him, but still didn't show it. John turned and walked to talk with the hothead turtle. "What're you doing here, kid?" Raph said, trying to hide the gratitude ness in his voice and make it seem like he wasn't pleased. John took the face mask off, and all was revealed was the eye mask covered underneath the hood and sighed, but he could tell Raph was grateful. "It's nice to see you too." John stated sarcastically, and Raph saw something inside that reminded him of himself. John held out his hand, like he did during the training session with him earlier, hoping he wouldn't push away this time. Raph looked at the hand, and grabbed it, not doing the same thing he had done. John helped Raph up, and then the turtle turned to John with a glare. "I didn't need your help." Raph told him sternly, letting pride be shown. John half smiled and scoffed. "That's not what it looked like from where I'm standing." John quoted what Raph said to him back at the Lair. Raph realized this, knowing now that John was popping off like he did. "John?" a voice made both Raph and John turn their heads. Don and Mikey walked to the three individuals. "Ryan?" Don and Mikey smiled a bit at the sight of the two boys. "Hey." Ryan answered back with a wave. "What're you guys doing here?" Don asked and was indeed happy to see the two boys here. "Here to help you however we can." John answered. "That's awesome dude!" "No, it's not." Everyone turned and saw Casey, who was a little irritated for some reason. "You two kids should've stayed home." Casey grunted as he stretched his arm. "Uh, You're welcome." Ryan sarcastically stated. "I thought I told you to stay home." "That wasn't your call to make for the two of us." John answered Casey, who looked at him like he was backtalking him. "That's not the point. This isn't a game!" "They know that." Someone spoke to him on the intercom in his earpiece, and Casey knew who it was. "April?"

"That's why I allowed them to leave the lair." April said, and she was now shown to be on Don's laptop, with a headset on and there stood Splinter. "Are you kidding me?" "Casey, I understand you want to protect them, but they also can make their own choices. "I can't believe that you would encourage them like this." Casey told her. "I didn't encourage them with anything, but I am supporting their decisions." "That's not- ""Look, we get it. There's a whole lot of bad guys that want to take over this city. And I understand that you only do want us to be safe- "John tried speaking to him. "You two are kids! That's plain and simple." Casey interrupted. "We're no older than they are. How's that any different?" Ryan also said. Casey was about to say something, but John took the liberty to speak. "Casey. There is a whole lot of bad stuff happening now, that even you can admit that there's no talking out of it. You'd said you trusted us." Casey then stayed silent and knew that he had a point. "This is our choice. We can't help you if you don't trust us." Casey and the others looked at each other and knew that he may be right. "What we do is dangerous." Casey told the two of them. "We know. That's why you need all the help." Ryan assured him. Casey didn't like bringing two kids into this, but he couldn't argue with the two boys. It was clear that they made their choice, and there were no more disagreements to be made. "Ok. If you're serious, then I won't say anything else." John and Ryan both looked at each other and were now relaxed. All they wanted was a chance to prove themselves, and now it was given to them. "Thank you." John said. Casey nodded in response. "Donny?" "Well, since that bomb there was a dud, that means the real bomb has to be here somewhere. We have to find that device and shut it down." "Where do we start?" John agreed and was already ready to help. Don smiled at John's determination but became serious once more. He tired contacting Leo again. "Leo? Leo, can you hear me?"

"Donny? Everything ok?" Leo was now hiding away from two guards, who didn't take notice where he was. Leo hid behind a wall to not be seen and talked quietly to not attract attention. "The bombs a fake. The real ones around here, possibly in the building." Don explained. "Figured enough they would try to do that. Any idea where?" "Our main bet is trying to find an office, or a surveillance room." "I passed by one nearly a few minutes ago." After he said this, Leo ran after the two guards, jumped kick a thug in the face, and did a judo one armed throw with the other. Both guards are passed out. "I didn't have a chance to check." "Do you know where?" Don asked him, trying to come up with an idea. "Somewhere on the third floor. Maybe fourth I think." Leo made his way to the next stairwell. "If we can use that surveillance room to determine where the real bomb is, we can have shut it down and save the district." "Sounds like a good idea." "I'll have John and Ryan check it out." Leo then stopped where he was, wondering if he heard right. "John and Ryan are here?" "Yeah. They said they figured it out, and you should've seen them, it was pretty awesome." Don chuckled. Leo laughed silently and was impressed with the two boys not taking anything from what happened in the lair. He didn't know why both of them were here but he was glad they were. "Ok. Well, it's a plan then." "Ok. I'll let the others know."

Don turned to face the team and gave them the plan. "John and Ryan, you'll check out the Surveillance room to see if you can try to find out where the Dragons placed it. We'll remain here and clean up the mess and destroy those guns." "Got it." John and Ryan turned to head to their objective, but before they took off, Raph grabbed John's arm. John was surprised at this and wondered what this was about. "Just don't get any of you killed." Raph wasn't good with words, but he was indeed concerned and did regret some of the things he said. He still had trust issues, but if it weren't for John, he would be a dead turtle by now. John looked down for a second, then looked back up at Raph. "Ok." Raph let go and allowed John to catch up with Ryan. "Everything ok?" April asked through the earpiece. "Yeah." Casey answered her. "Casey? Thank you." Casey was smiling and told her it was "Sure." April then got back to work.

Leo was now near the door that led to the rooftop, ready to face Hun. He opened the door and entered outside, scanned around looking for any signs of the Dragon Leader that's anywhere. 'Is it too late to back out now?' Leo thought to himself. He didn't really think that of course. He was willing to protect the city and his brothers without hesitation, but sometimes there were certain situations where he would get himself into situations that he could or couldn't handle. As he walked around the environment, still scanning his surroundings, he thought he had heard a noise coming from the other side on the roof. He made his way towards the noise, only to be caught off guard by Hun, who grabbed Leo's neck and lifted him up from the ground. Leo had both hands on the arm, trying to be free from his grasp. Hun threw Leo to a nearby brick wall, and smiled smugly, and was now ready to kill. Leo stood up and unsheathed his sword on the right. "Leonardo." "Hun." "I see that your brothers aren't with you this time. What a stupid thing for you to choose. Being alone is what will get you killed." "Yeah, well at least my family will be safe." Hun now shook his head, laughing. "That kind of compassion won't get you anywhere." Leo stood there defensively, and also had a serious look on his face as Hun continued rambling. "You really think that this city deserves to live? Everyone in New York will bow before us!" "By 'us' you mean you and the rest of the dragons, or someone else who's supposedly a lot smarter than you?" Leo smiled as he said that, knowing this would tick off Hun. "No offense, but there's no absolute way that you could've done all of this yourself!" "You shut your mouth, freak!" Hun started charging towards Leo, who also ran towards him, and jumped over him, and barreled roll landed and then started fighting.

Meanwhile

Ryan and John were now inside the building. Most thugs had heard about what was happening outside, and this would give both of them the advantage of using stealth and combat. Ryan was swinging and playing with his bow, and this had John take notice. "What're you doing?" "Playing with the bow." John shook his head, wanting Ryan to be a little more serious. "Hey, just so we're clear, I should probably be the one in front." John turned and then kept on walking forward, but he was now confused. "What?" "Well, I mean I got the bow and am a bad ass with it now, so I was just thinking that since you don't have any firearms or any bows…" Ryan had his hands up in an even motion. "I don't think so." "Hey, I'm the guy with a bow." John looked at Ryan. "I'm older." Ryan couldn't argue with that and continued following John. "You suck." John almost chuckled. and remained focused on the task. "Well, can we discuss codenames and catchphrases, then? Like what should our catchphrases be?" "I don't think this is the time or place to talk about that right now." "Right." After a few seconds of silence, Ryan started back up. "Are you sure? Because it would be cool if we did." John shook his head and noticed something in the corner hallway there. John then saw white lights coming from the room, while the door was a bit closed. John pointed towards the room, and Ryan understood. He got his arrow ready and waited for John's lead. John gave a signal and Ryan then opened the door silently, and they saw a guard sitting and relaxing in his chair, in charge of watching over the cameras. John motioned for Ryan to stay put and took care of the situation. "Hi there." The guard stood quickly and was about to attack, but John also was quick and managed to hit the guy in the throat, using a open palmed hand attack. The guard quickly fell into unconsciousness. "Damn, dude." Ryan stated, knowing this was the second time that he was surprised. John scoffed but became serious once more. "Come on." John walked to the monitor equipment and noticed that there were controls for the camera. "Do you know how to work these?" Curiously, Ryan stood besides John. John didn't listen and just scanned through each monitor. "How are we supposed to find it without any clue where it could—" As Ryan said this, John noticed a few thugs around the same prototype device on the monitor. "Oh, wow look at that." John smiled underneath, but then noticed something off. A number time clock on a monitor near the device. "Oh, hell no." John silently said, but Ryan still heard. "What's wrong?" John didn't answer, and started heading back to the doorway, now running. "Hey, What-"Ryan ran after him. "Ryan, Come on!" "I really do hate it when he does that." Ryan whispered to himself.

Meanwhile
The Turtles and Casey fought off the remaining thugs. Don blocked attacks with his bo staff and counterattacked them to the ground, Mikey used acrobatic agility to tire out his enemies' using jokes, Raph face heavy thugs, blocking and using judo throws, and Casey was now using a baseball bat. Everyone remains focused and did their best to take down the dragons and foot thugs. Casey saw something from the corner of his eye but didn't really grasp on it. He continued fending off a few more thugs, but then suddenly was attacked by a foot ninja, who happened to look familiar to Casey because of his size. "You and your allies will now perish!" This was the same ninja from the pier, and he was now facing the hockey masked vigilante. Casey was ready to face off against his foe, the best way he knew how.

Casey Jones short theme

Meanwhile

Leo dodged each attack that Hun was throwing at him, and when the opportunity was there,he would do his best to take him down quickly as possible. "If you think I will let you and your mutant freak brothers to ruin everything that me and my master have planned, you must be incredibly stupid!" Leo knew that there was someone higher than Hun who was calling the shots, but the question was who? Hun grabbed a lead pipe nearby, and Leo took a Japanese traditional fighting stance with his sword. Leo blocked each attack successfully and hoped the opportunity would come.

Meanwhile

"All Units. Gunshot has been heard at a nearby abandoned fax building on the top of Murray Hill! If any available officer is near, the situation seems to be out of control. Does anyone copy?" A voice appeared from inside Alex's car, and Alex rushed towards the radio. "Copy that, d-60. On our way." Alex called in Diane, who was watching the thugs being rushed in the other officer's car. "Rookie! Nearby shooting at the old Fax place! C'mon!" Diane ran to the passenger seat, and got ready to go, which would be at least a fifteen between twenty-minute drive to where they were.

Meanwhile

Arrow and Roy harper signature sounds.

Five Dragon thugs, two with guns were guarding the bomb and the time clock. No one took notice about two hooded figures lurking in the shadows. Two guards were now near the bomb, and then an arrow that had a rope attached to it, was now caught and noticed by the other thugs, who looked around in confusion. They were to late to spot Ryan land from where he was and used parkour and combat to take out the gunned henchman. John then used hand-to-hand combat with the others, and both successfully took out everyone in the room. "Nice job." John congratulated Ryan. "Thanks." Ryan took in the appreciated comment, and both examined the bomb pretty well. John then immediately called April. "Me and Ryan found it." "Good job guys! Pitching in Donny now!" "Hey guys!" 'Don, we found the bomb, but its on a time clock." John explained to him immediately. "How long?" "Uh, two minutes." "Ok, I'm going to run it step by step. Open the latch on it!" Sounds of fighting were heard from the earpiece. "Don?" John was now concerned. "I'm fine! Did you open the latch?" John looked at Ryan, who opened the latch successfully. "Yes." "Great! I want you now to try and disarm both from bomb itself and the computer directly!" "Wait, how come?" "The bomb by itself will only blow up the building, but-ugh- the computer itself may have an automatic system to level the entire neighborhood!" John understood and moved quickly towards the keyboard. He didn't know computer tech like Don did, but he was still accurate in a sense. "We could sure use a Felicity Smoak right now!" Ryan mentioned, and John had to agree. "Ok I'm logged in." "Good, the wires should be- ""Donny? Donatello? Crap. April, Don's disconnected!" "It's ok, he sent me the schematics." April quickly searched the files and found the blueprints. "It has four wires that need to be pulled out carefully in exact order. Blue, Yellow and white stripes, Red and dark Brown." Ryan quickly got to work carefully and successfully did it.

Meanwhile

"John? John!" Don yelled into the earpiece as he dodged another blow hit the thug. "Should we go help them?" Mikey called out. "No." Don took care of the last thug with a sweep to the leg, and when the thug was down, Don did a ground takedown. "They'll be fine. I hope." "There's no time to hope!" Raph called out. "I at least gave them a chance, Raph." Raph took care of the last thug, catching the punch, bent his wrist and used the handle of his sai to take a blow to the head, then turned to Don. "Yeah, I know, I'm the asshole. Don't havta remind me." Don didn't mean it like that but didn't say anything else. Raph then looked around him and noticed something wrong. "Where's Casey?" Casey was in face with the foot ninja, figuring out what to do. He had an idea that hopefully would work. "This will be your end soon!" The ninja yelled and charged at him, and without thinking, Casey ducked, lifted the ninja up from his legs, and flipped him over, now using his fists to end the ninjas rant. "Goongala." Casey said silently to himself, smiling behind the mask.

Meanwhile

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"April, the device is down." John told April as he continued on with the keyboard. "Great. What about- ""Already on it. Ryan!" Ryan quickly ran towards to help anyway he can. "There's hopefully a manual on the other side of the computer that can help us log in. Look for a password of some kind. If we do, then we can find a way to shut it down." John quickly explained. "Wait, do you think they would do that?" "I never asked that question until after I've done it." A sound came from the main screen, showing that they now only had a minute left. "Well, this is not how I thought the night was going to go." John whispered to himself in a ruffed voice. "Start searching in that book!" Ryan started through the book, looking for any instructions or password. "Umm… Ok, I got it. It's a four-pin code. John was ready to type. "4526." John typed it in, but when he pressed enter, it was declined. "Ryan?" "That's the one right here! I swear. They must've switched it." Ryan was now a little frightened. "We're screwed man." John tried to think of something. He looked at the keyboard and noticed something weird. Suddenly, he started to see the new password on the keyboard, all highlighted while everything around was dark blue. He began to type. "5…3…7…1." He then pressed enter, and the main screen appeared. John found the time countdown and there was another section, asking for the bomb's deactivation. He moved the mouse towards the bottom screen, clicked on the deactivation card, and along came another pin card. Ryan was watching the whole thing, and he had no idea what the hell John had did, but it seemed to work. John typed in the same code, and it now had shown the bomb was deactivated. Both boys were astonished and were in awe, mostly John. They shut down the bombs and helped save the section of Murray Hill. "How'd you do that?" Ryan asked, hinting at the guessing of the password and John knowing what they were. John couldn't very well explain it, however. "I… don't know." He was to impressed to worry about that now. "Guys, we did it!" Ryan called out on the earpiece. "Are you serious?" April asked. "Hell, yeah we are." John and Ryan smiled high fived each other. "Yes!" April shouted into the microphone, and Splinter seemed to have a relieved and proud look on his face. "Don? Donny?" "John? What happened?" The bombs deactivated. We did it." What?" Don became excited and told both of his brothers. Mikey shouted "Cowabunga!" and Raph just stood there, amazed that finally they had won this battle. Casey had just heard what had happened and lifted his mask from his face and smiled. "Now all we need to do is find Menendez." April reminded the two boys. "Ok. Guys you hear that?" Don said. Ryan agreed, but John then saw something else too. He had a feeling something was wrong… Leo.

Leo fighting Hun

Hun nearly almost to victory.

"Oh no." "What?" Ryan asked. "Ryan, help the others find Menendez." John quickly told him and then made his way to the rooftop. "Where are you going?" Ryan called out in confusion. "I have to go!" John headed his way fats to help Leo, hoping that it wasn't too late.

Meanwhile

Johnny was walking slow but quickly back to the upper floor level, exhausted and in pain. He had hoped that this would be his chance to be accepted into the new role. Once word had got out that the bomb was deactivated by two hooded wannabe vigilantes, Johnny knew that there was no chance in hell that he was going to be accepted. He had seen them fight before, and already he knew exactly who they were. The two boys from the alleyway from yesterday. Ever since their last encounter, Johnny's been plotting revenge. This time, he would make sure they wouldn't walk away again. He would be the one to kill them both, and everyone then would be afraid.

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Meanwhile

Leo got ready when Hun started charging again, swinging the lead pipe down. He was indeed strong, but Hun was a Two-forty-pound six-foot five man with lean muscle. Hun then stuck a hidden knife he had to Leo's shoulder, which made him grunt loudly in pain. Hun punched Leo, who became off guard, and was unable to fight. Hun grabbed him by his neck and started to choke him. Leo couldn't grasp on anything and couldn't breathe. He tried fighting back, but Hun was too strong. "I expected more from a freak turtle like you." Hun whispered smugly and loud enough for Leo to hear. Unknown to both of them, John entered from the stairwell doorway and saw Hun having one hand around Leo's throat. "Hey!" Hun turned to the voice of John, confused in who this stranger in the hood was. "Let him go now!" John yelled with determination and courage. Hun scoffed and listened to John, dropping Leo to the ground, in which Leo groaned in pain. John glanced a worried look towards Leo, hoping he was alright. "Well, well. Seems like another teenager trying to be a hero." Hun sarcastically applied. As soon as he said that John became serious once more, not showing any signs of weakness on the outside. "Tell me. What exactly can you do?" Hun cracked his neck, and John just unsheathed his sword, and got ready to a fight position. Hun shook his head and charged after him, and John ran quickly towards him too. Hun still carried the pipe and swung and aimed for John's head, which John slid and ducked underneath, blocking the pipe from the kneeling position and attacking quickly and tactically.

Meanwhile

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Ryan ran towards the nearest exit he could find, hoping to find the others and to find Menendez. He knew that guy would probably look for revenge and was hoping to get caught up with the turtles and Casey. Just as was about to turn, someone shot at him from the end of the hallway. Ryan quickly ran back to get in cover, having an idea who could've shot him. "You two punks ruined everything! Now you'll pay!" Johnny shouted and continued firing. Ryan had to think of a way to catch Johnny off guard. 'What would Batman do? Hell, what would the Green Arrow do?' Ryan thought about it for a second and had an idea. As Johnny reloaded his weapon, he went towards the right direction of the hallway carefully, hoping to catch this punk kid. He aimed down the right, and saw that Ryan wasn't there from his last known spot "I will find you and kill you! Do you hear me?!" Johnny yelled down the hallway. Ryan tapped his shoulder, which made Johnny turn around, and Ryan used his bow to knock him out. Johnny fell to the ground "Yeah. Your voice carries." Ryan stated proudly, knowing and seeing that he was the new archer in town. The Green Arrow would be proud.

Meanwhile

(Trusting a friend saving an enemy) continues.

John blocked each attack from the pipe as quickly as possible, and knew that he had to find a way to beat Hun, but how? Hun knocked John on the concrete wet floor, and tried to do a ground takedown, but John dodged, and quickly got back up to standing position. Both opponents had their weapons locked in against each other, but Hun spun John's sword around and disarmed him. John used a disarming technique that he had learned from his father a long time ago. He tossed the lead pipe to the side and got ready for another attack. Hun charged again, and John used a few series of hand-to-hand blocks he had also learned and adapted to. John then parried Hun's right hand and threw a straight punch to Hun's nose. Hun backed away for a second and smiled smugly. John looked confused, and then realized something. "Oh Crap." Hun charged again, and John didn't interact fast enough. Hun picked John up and body slammed him to the ground. John was now in pain and did not know what to do. "I own every district and have spent every inch of wealth and the power to let all New Yorkers know that I am in control. I'll own this town, and everyone will know my name in all of history. What do you have to say- "

Arrow signature sound after John hits back.

John interrupted Hun with a kick to where no man should ever have to feel. Hun then bent down in pain, and John away from Hun and stood above him. "I would say find another career option." John then performed a final blow to Hun's face, and this made the leader fall back and hit the floor. John was wondering if he actually did win, but Hun was still conscious when he pulled out a small smoke pellet, threw it on the ground, and vanished from sight. John turned away, covered his face from the smoke and looked around for any signs of Hun. He lost him, but they would meet again. John then heard a groan coming from the other side and saw Leo trying to get back up. John ran towards him. "Leo!" He helped his blue masked friend with the knife. "Leo, hey. I got you, C'mon." John lifted him up when he felt comfortable to do so. Both were now standing, and Leo casted a look up and down at John. John was wondering what Leo would say, hoping that he wasn't angry. "I like the suit." Leo smiled and chuckled. John laughed a little at his response, relieved that he didn't say anything else, then nodded in gratitude. "Thanks." John stated and knew that everything was now ok.

A few moments later, both John and Leo headed downstairs, and saw all the dragons and foot soldiers all on the ground, where Raph, Don, Mikey and Casey all piled every thug on top of each other. Leo smiled at the sight, and everyone took notice at Leo holding his shoulder. "Leo?" Don rushed over, seeing Leo holding his arm to where he was stabbed. "Hey." Leo chuckled nervously. "What happened?" "No, it's ok. Really, just had a little run-in action with the big guy." "Jeez, Leo, we told you he could've killed you." "Yeah. I was just lucky this guy showed." Leo looked at John with gratitude. Raph caught notice of this, and thought about all the things he had said, but didn't show it not really wanting to show what he actually felt. Just then, sounds of two people were walking, where it was seen with Ryan and the district leader, Johnny Menendez, tied up. "I believe someone ordered a package." Ryan jokingly stated as he put Menendez to his knees. "Wait, how did-""Yeah, sorry I couldn't help. This psycho shot at me and I had to deal with it the way I knew how." "Dude, that must've been awesome!" Mikey exclaimed. "Yeah, man you should've seen it. He started shooting right and I was trying to find a way to get to him and—" "Great work tonight." Leo said, and Ryan stopped talking. "All of you." Everyone, even Raph who looked away, had an amused smile on their faces. Ryan was indeed proud of himself as well. Then he joined the others in helping pile up the remaining thugs, but no one noticed Menendez starting to pull out a knife from his sleeve and cut the ropes on his wrist. When successful he hoped to run away from the scene and go back to Hun, begging for a chance. Before he made his close getaway, Johnny felt something hit his leg, and fell to the ground.

He looked up in pain and agony, and saw Ryan, who shot an arrow towards his leg. Everyone was surprised at the sudden reaction and watched as Menendez rambled. "Goddammit." Ryan started towards the district leader to tie him back up, but John put a hand to his shoulder, motioning that he would handle it. As John made his way to that direction, Menendez ranted out towards the vigilantes. "You freaks won't get away with this!" John noticed the same knife on the ground Menendez used to escape, picked it up, and put it in his back pocket. He wasn't going to use it against an already hurt dragon thug. "After tonight, Hun will come back. He'll find a way to get what he wants, and he wants all of New York to burn! Him and his master, they'll do whatever it takes to achieve that goal, even when you're all dead!" Johnny started cackling freely and had a devilish look on his face. "What do you think you all can do then, huh?! What do you say to that, freaks?!" The gang leader shouted at the four turtles, who were curious who he exactly was talking about. Everyone was confused, but Leo looked at John, who was standing before the gang leader, and was wondering what he was planning to do. John knew one way he can get Johnny to shut up and did the only thing no one expected him to do. "Johnny Menendez." The gang leader looked directly at the hooded vigilante who had called his name. "You have failed this city." John stated, and this made the gang leader continue looking with confusion. "What?" John threw a massive punch his head, knocking the gang leader back into unconsciousness, and everyone was surprised and amazed at what happened, even Raph. John turned towards the others, where Ryan was now standing close to speak with him. "You've failed this city', huh?" Ryan remarked with a smirk, knowing that John had said a catchphrase. John couldn't help but form a smile, knowing Ryan would not let this go. All that mattered was that the city was now safe. They couldn't believe it.

A few minutes later

Alex and Diane had arrived at the fax building, where cops and reporters were already on the scene. Both detectives were confused at what just happened and wondered who could've done any of this. A few news reporters were now rolling live, telling their versions of the events that transpired, and officers placed a few thugs in handcuffs in the backseat of their own vehicles. Alex then saw the Dragon district leader about to be placed in custody and went to ask him some questions. Alex bent down to come face-to-face with the now angry Johnny Menendez. "What the hell happened to you?" Johnny didn't answer the detective's question and was deep in thought, with an angered look on his face. Alex let the officers drive off with him and looked around the environment. Diane was seen asking a few eyewitnesses some questions, and Alex stood alone. Just then, something in the far corner caught his eye. An arrow was placed in a steel wall and attached to it was a piece of paper. Alex took the arrow out, opened the note which said:

To whom it may concern,

There is still hope for this city.

Alex looked up and could've sworn he saw a group of people highlighted by the moon that were running away. Alex then had hope in his eyes, knowing that it was a group of vigilantes that had helped stop the operation and ruin the dragon's plans. This formed a smile upon his face and was starting to think that maybe there was hope for this city after all.

10:45 p.m.

The lair.

Everyone was gathered around Don's lab, and all were feeling something they may have not been able to feel for a long time: Hope. Don scratched off Menendez's name off the board, and he now had everyone's attention. "Everyone, say goodbye to Johnny Menendez, who will most likely serve at least forty or fifty years behind bars." "That should get us somewhere now." Casey mentioned. "So far tonight, you guys have done a lot more then ever." April reminded all of them. "It's a good start, but we still have a few ways to go to." Leo quickly shared. "Leonardo is right. This battle has been won, but there will be many others." Splinter stated and knew that this was just the beginning. "Well, we couldn't have done it tonight without some help from our new friends! You guys were awesome!" Mikey exclaimed and looked at both John and Ryan, who were now in their regular clothes. "I don't know if we can take all the credit." Two boys were being humble and not wanting any credit. "If it weren't for you two, we wouldn't have got anywhere close with the dragons. This means a lot." Don assured Ryan. "Yeah, even I gotta say that I'm impressed." Casey stated. "Which is why we needed to discuss with you two about what we can do from here on out." Leo walked towards them. "What we can do is figure out a way to get you guy's home, or you have the option to stay here and help us. April is able to provide you flight tickets back to Raton, but It's your call." Leo spoke to John, who then gave it some thought. "They won't be much help if they go, dude." Mikey sadly stated. John had already given it some thought, and looked at Ryan, who had hope in his eyes that they could stay here. "I don't think Raton's going to miss us for a while. We're fine where we're at now."

Leo started to form a small smile. 'I was hoping you'd say that." John smiled back. "Wait, you mean it?" Ryan asked his best friend. "Yeah. So, I guess we'll both need a codename." Ryan was now excited and screamed for joy inside. "I'm not sure we can come up with good codenames for you two, but we can try." Don told the two of them. "It's alright, I've been trying to come up with one since I put this uniform on. What do you guys think about 'The Archer'?" Everyone casted a look towards Ryan. "Seriously?" John asked him. "Well, the Green arrow and Red arrow wouldn't fit, and I think Gray Arrow sounds crappy." John rolled his eyes and laughed, while everyone did smile at the joke. "I like it." Mikey said. "Thank you!" Ryan said. "The Archer will do for now." Leo assured him, and Ryan nodded. Leo then looked towards John. "And you?" John gave it some thought. He remembered a name he picked up from a king James bible from 1611. Something to do with a specific bird. The hood kind of did remind him of that. "I remember my dad uses to say to me that I reminded him of a little Hawk, how I would always move like one during training. When I got older, I heard a name from an old king James bible that I saw that inspired me. A Nighthawk." "Nighthawk huh?" Leo asked, a little impressed. John nodded. "Yeah." "That actually fits you." Ryan told him. "You think so?" "Sure." John smiled at the response. "Ok. Master Splinter has given me orders to pass onto you two as well. Training begins early at 7:00 a.m. in the morning, and 5:00 in the evening. I won't lie to you. This will be rough. Some days you may hate it, but I promise you two, it will be worth it in the end. Also, when we are on patrol, we stick together, but if the situation changes, I would advise to have back up with you. Remember, you're not the only ones out there, and we are a team now. Donny will be in charge of handling ideas or requests to be added if need be." Leo explained to the two new highly members, and both understood very well. "Any questions?" "Well, for starters, you said upgrades?" Ryan asked, which had everyone laughed a little but became serious once more. "Leo?" Leo looked towards John. "Thank you." "Welcome to the team, guys." Leo stated and left to speak with Splinter, while Casey and April walked towards Don's lab to help gather any other information. "I can't believe this." Ryan formed his left hand to a fist bump towards John, who accepted without hesitation. As Ryan was starting to speak to Mikey, John turned and noticed Raph in the far-off corner, not wanting to be seen or heard from by anyone. Raph then started to head back to the garage, and John decided that a conversation with him was something that needed to be done.

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Raph was about to open the door to his garage, when John caught up with him. "Hey." Raph half turned and looked at the young boy. 'Can I speak with you for a bit?" John asked him. Raph was hesitant, not wanting to deal with the two new strangers in his home, especially the Christian one, but then he decided to listen rather than argue. "What do you want?" The red masked turtle asked him, with a slight annoyance tone. 'Well, I uh… I just wanted to say that I know there's been a whole mishap ever since this morning in the dojo, and you have no idea what to think of me at the moment." Raph crossed his arms, and so desperately wanted this to be over and done with, but he continued on listening. "While it was decent advice about the wide-open stance, it wasn't my decision to call you out on that. I mean, it was, but it was the wrong one to pick." John laughed a little nervously, and now placed his hands in his pockets. "I understand your mixed feelings about what happened, about me, but I just… You really do have nothing to worry about." Raph listened and gave it a little bit of a thought of what John was saying. "I know you want to protect your family and friends, and believe me, I would've probably done the same if it was someone I didn't know well, and all. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I understand what its like to have the habit of protection towards those around you."

Raph looked up at John and was starting to think a different perspective. "I don't expect you to welcome me yet, and I know you don't trust me, but really, you have nothing to worry about. If tonight didn't prove that, then I'm hoping that maybe next time it will." John finished what he had to say, and Raph just stood there thinking to himself about the things he should've done but didn't do. "Anyway, that's… that's all I came to tell you." John started to leave and find the others, but Raph needed to say something first. "Hey kid." John turned to the sound of Raph's voice. Raph didn't quite know how to say thank you and wasn't the fondest of apologizing and admitting he was wrong. "I'm really sorry about your parents." That was all Raph managed to say, but John looked at him and knew that there was a heart inside the angry one after all. It was a slow process, but it was something. He smiled and nodded in gratitude and went ahead to find Ryan. Raph stayed where he was for a second, thinking that Casey and Leo may have been right. Not wanting to let his guard down still, but maybe things can be better if he was willing to give the two boys a chance. When he was near the kid, Raph felt something inside him that seemed like a spark. He couldn't figure out what it was but would soon. Raph decided then that he would trust the other's instincts and, while still being cautious, he would support whatever decisions they made.

John stopped and looked at the scenery around him. Then takes a look at Leo meeting with splinter. Leo looks back and smiles and greets John with a nod. John uses a two-finger salute, which causes Leo to chuckle. John knew exactly now where he belonged. And it was all thanks to God.

"Unstoppable"- The score.

"Destiny is a real funny thing. Sometimes it can take you places where you

don't expect to be, meet new friends and become someone you never realized

who you'd become." John narrates as the song plays.

Casey and April are laughing and talking about the events. Casey rambles on, but no words come out as the song is playing. April just sits there and smiles at him.

Leo and Splinter are discussing tonight's events as well and are shown to be having tea.

"Sometimes, we need people in our lives to help show us the path we choose."

Verse 1

There's a moment in your bones when

When the fire takes over

Blood is running Heart is pumping

As the battle gets closer.

Raph is working on his motorcycle, revealing it to be a dark red sports touring cycle.

"While others cannot fully begin to understand, they do have hope for things to be better."

(Ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh)

They could say what they want now

(Ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh)

Cause we'll be screaming out

Don is looking through old files on the screen, with a small grin on his face. He was happy to know that there was still hope for their city. His family and new friends would make sure of that.

Chorus 1

We can be heroes everywhere we go

We can have all that we ever want

Swinging like Ali, knocking out bodies

Standing on top like a champion

Alex is at his desk, taking a look at the arrow he had picked up at the scene, and had begun to feel hope for their city. Few vigilantes were at work an to help fight.

Keep your silver, give me that gold

You'll remember when I say

We can be heroes everywhere we go

Keeping us down is impossible

Cause we're unstoppable

Post-chorus

Oh whoa, we're unstoppable

Oh whoa, we're unstoppable

Mikey and Ryan are seen now having a great time, but Ryan started to feel a little something more. He was glad to be part of a team that wanted to make a difference. Along side his best friend, John, in whom he trusted, the battle wages on.

John looks off in the distance at the scenery. He moves his hand to the cross he was wearing, and thanked God for the things he had done, even if it didn't make sense.

Bridge

Ooh, they can say what they want now

Ooh, cause we'll be screaming out

"Everyone deserves a chance to try and be something more. A friend told me that. He made a promise to help me figure things out, but I made another promise; to save this city."

Chorus

We can be heroes everywhere we go

We can have all that we ever want

Swinging like Ali, knocking out bodies

Standing on top like a champion

"My name is John Gentry, and this… this is a new beginning."

Keep your silver, give me that gold

You'll remember when I say

We can be heroes everywhere we go

Keeping us down is impossible

We're unstoppable

Short outro

Oh whoa, we're unstoppable

Oh whoa, we're unstoppable

Oh whoa, we're unstoppable

End of song.

Foot headquarters

11:35 p.m.

Hun walked inside the room, feeling great tons of guilt for having their plans fail. It was all because of these new vigilantes that have taken place. Hun was called to his master's side to discuss the past events, and he could tell that master was not happy. When he entered, he saw two ninjas standing opposite sides of someone hidden in the shadows. "Master." Hun kneeled down before the man in the shadows. "Tonight's events have not gone what we'd expected." "Master, it was those ninjas again, only this time, they weren't alone." The man in the shadows reached for some knife in the corner of his desk. "Yes. My ninja has told me what happened. You failed to uphold our plans due to interferences with not only the turtles, but two more individuals wearing two hoods. One of them even held a bow!" "Master, Menendez was the one who failed. I only did as you asked." Hun quickly explained, hoping to take the heat off of him. The man stood from where he sat and approached him. He was an elder Japanese man who looked like he had seen war, and triumphed. "Yes. You have done as requested. But now two new vigilantes have already taken their place to stand against me." "I will find who they are, Master. When I do, I will take care of it." Hun convinced the man to let him have another chance. The man from the shadows turned to Hun and placed some metal claw with knives on his right hand. "I know you won't, but there is another problem we need fixed. Kare o tsuredasu!" The foot listened to the order, and a few seconds later, he brought out Johnny Menendez, and Hun was confused as to why he is here. "I thought he was already in custody." Hun asked the man, and the man turned to face his most trusted ally. "I have ways that you wouldn't understand." The man then turned to johnny, who was whimpering in fear.

"Sir, Sir I can explain…" Johnny tried to say. 'Enough!" "Master, please… I… I won't fail again." "I know. You won't fail me again." The man then stabbed Johnny in his chest, which Johnny felt imeddiate amounts of pain, and struggled to breath. "Never." The man stated, and Johnny took his last breath. Hun was surprised, but didn't flinch at all, for he knew Johnny was a coward. Johnny's head fell to the floor, and he still had his eyes open. The man wiped the blood from his claws and turned to face Hun. "Find out what you can about these 'vigilantes.'" "Yes, Master Saki." Hun turned to leave the building and headed back to his headquarters. The man, who is also known as Oroku Saki, looks over the city, eager to learn more about these 'hood vigilantes' that have now interfered with tonight. Whoever they were, they would face the same fate Johnny had received. When he faces them, he will end their lives. So began another journey in the city that never sleeps.

TMNT logo appears, with an Arrow outro sound effect.

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