Shredder's eyes register surprise for a moment, then he presses her to his chest and whispers her name, "Rose."

Rose feels her heart quicken. Shredder's attention is caught by her wings.

"Are you a mutant?" he asks.

Rose smiles as she tells him, "No, I'm an angel."

Shredder's eyes again register surprise, but then Rose looks up at him and smiles, and he relaxes.

The apparent head of the dojo approaches them then, and takes Rose to one side, eyeing Shredder warily as he does so. He and Rose are deep in discussion for several minutes, and all the while he's watching Shredder, as if to ensure he remains in place.

Eventually, the conversation ends and Rose returns to Shredder.

"What did your sensei want?"

Rose smiles again as she says, "He's not my sensei; I'm the sensei."

"I'm not surprised."

Rose continues, "This dojo was created entirely around me. I was sent here on assignment. I met an old sensei and his students, got to know them and their ways, and fell in love with everything Japanese. They designed this dojo for me, and I built it."

"Did you complete your assignment?"

"Not yet. Perhaps one day. Would you like a tour?" "I'd love one."

So Rose guides Shredder through the dojo, showing him all there is to see. Everyone they encounter eyes Shredder warily, and many appear to want to talk to Rose, but can't get up the courage.

After they've toured the entire building, Rose says, "The best part is on the roof."

She leads Shredder to a lift, and when they reach their destination, they step out into a traditional Japanese garden, with a traditional Japanese house in the middle of it. The lift sinks down behind them; a covering of grass enables it to blend seamlessly into the landscape.

Shredder looks around at his surroundings with awe. Rose smiles and reaches for his hand. The resultant electric shock as their fingers touch startles them both, but Rose smiles again, takes Shredder's hand and leads him inside the house.

"It's beautiful," he breathes. "Almost as beautiful as you."

He gazes at Rose and gently caresses her cheek. With his free hand he removes his mask. Rose smiles broadly, enjoying his handsome face. Then he removes his helmet. He takes Rose in his arms and they gaze into each other's eyes. Then he lowers his head towards hers.