The next day, the turtles and Randall set off to go start gathering some reinforcements while Splinter and the Ancient One stayed in Splinter's room. April was at home, in her basement, monitoring what was going on in the city. Chaplin was trying to get more magical weaponry busy. Karai was in Splinter's room too.
Mikey and Randall were off together gathering their reinforcements. Raph, Don, and Leo were all on their own.
Splinter, Karai, and the Ancient One were all just waiting for good news that they were going to have the reinforcements for the final battle, hopefully. Splinter ended up having that awful vision again. But this time, he had it while he was awake. He just felt that it was getting closer.
"NO!" Splinter came out of his meditation, screaming and gasping. He looked around and saw he was in his room, with the Ancient One right across from him, staring at him.
"The dream again. You see it while awake now." the old man said.
"Stronger than ever before." Splinter replied. He was really worried for his sons.
"With every passing second, the Shredder's influence spreads! The more the world that falls to him, the greater his power!" Ancient One stated furiously.
Then April made a trip in to tell him, "Master Splinter, the guys are about to make contact." she said.
"Good. Please, remind them to be careful." he declared.
April nodded and left.
The Ancient One watched the redheaded woman leave and then, he turned his attention to Karai, who was meditating a ways over from them. "So, young lady, do you think you are ready to rejoin this battle?" he asked her.
Karai opened her eyes and replied angrily, "I think we should strike at this demon Shredder, drain his dark heart of all energy, and leave him lifeless!"
Splinter looked worriedly over at the old man. "She's ready." Ancient One smiled, putting his hands together.
…
Across the city, some Stone Oni warriors were trying to break into a compound that had been deep underground that had Agent Bishop, Baxter Stockman, and a small band of commandos in there, trying to keep them out.
"Our generators are at 15%!" Stockman exclaimed. "The last wave of creatures took out two squads of commandos."
"What are these beasts? What's happening to this city?! I require answers, Dr. Stockman!" Bishop warned Stockman. He hated unexpected surprises like these ones, especially after incidents with real aliens and the one that they had gotten out of not too long ago with mutated animals and Donatello.
"All I know is that this time, I had nothing to do with it." Stockman replied.
The Stone Oni were about to break in. "We can't hold them much longer!" One of the commandos called out.
"The outer shell's been breached!" another said.
"They're coming in!" a third shouted.
The door was just about to be pushed in, when there was a big blast at the entrance, and then, it was over.
Leo had been the one to blast all the Stone Onis down and he dropped a spare shell cell down on the ground. He had left a big hole for the victims to get out of. He ran off before they saw him.
When Bishop, Stockman, and the commandos went outside to investigate what had happened and who had helped them, there was a phone on the ground ringing. Bishop picked it up, "I'm listening." he said.
Bishop was given instructions on where to meet their hosts if he wanted to know what was going on and to stop the threat invading the city.
…..
Across town, where the Purple Dragons headquarters were, that now looked like an old Japanese building with the Shredder's signature looks to it.
Dragon Face was making plans to start a war with wanting to get rid of these evil creatures in the streets.
"If these undead uglies want a war, they've got one!" He went over to a box and pulled out some bazookas. "Time to bring out the heavy artillery!"
Raph was on the roof now and he snuck into the building through a window. He jumped down real silently onto a man guarding the window, and he didn't see him until the last second. He left the man unconscious and dropped a shell cell down onto Dragon Face's head.
"Ow! What the?!" He looked up and saw something or someone running off and he saw his man hanging over the railing. He looked down and saw a turtle shell thing on the ground. It started ringing. He picked it up.
It opened up and he stated, "This had better be good!"
Raph gave him the instructions on what to do and where to meet.
…
Around town, some green Kapa Tengus were threatening civilians.
The Justice Force was on the job. The turtles hadn't lied to them that there was a threat that had been on the horizon and they were dealing with it now.
Silver Sentry picked up one of the Kapa Tengus and threw him down hard, leaving him unconscious. Raptar was beside him, doing the same. Nobody came down and face punched a third one. Metalhead was with them too. They regrouped.
Sentry attacked and took three more Kapas down.
Mikey and Randall were together and Mikey set off his Turtle Titan spotlight to let them know the Justice Force was needed.
"Nobody, Metalhead, look!" Raptar pointed. They all looked and saw Mikey's signal.
"The Turtle Titan! Come on!" Sentry ordered. They went to meet their reptilian friends.
They too were told where to meet.
…..
Leo was running across rooftops, heading for the meeting spot. Little did he know that he had been spotted. But he did pull up finally to talk to April.
"April, it's Leo. Mikey and Randall just made contact. After Donatello reports in, have him hook up with Chaplin to make sure the magic tech weaponry is ready. Things are looking pretty ugly out here. We're gonna need all the help we can get." Leo explained.
Leo sensed someone was behind him. "Who's there?!" he demanded, turning around.
He saw some forms behind him and he recognized them. "No! It can't be! It can't be!" he stated fearfully. He thought they were dead.
…..
The meeting place was in the turtles' other lair, that had been ripped to pieces by Yogami months ago.
Don, Raph, Mikey, and Randall were in there, waiting for Leo to show up, and the other parties they had sent for. It was rather boring.
Mikey kept on tossing a rock into the air in his hand. Don had his elbows resting on his legs with his head in his hands. Randall was crouched on top of the debris pile, his top arms crossed while his lower arms balanced him. Raph just stared down. He missed this old lair; they all did, but the bigger lair was worth having too.
Suddenly, Leo's voice surprised them a bit, "You guys are never going to believe this, but look who showed up." He came in and gestured with his left arm, who was right behind him.
To Randall, he didn't recognize the four humans who were coming in following Leo, but his fellow turtles did.
"Faraji!" Raph stated.
"Adam?" Don asked.
"Torra!" Mikey shouted.
"Joy!" Raph finished.
The three turtles got off the debris and ran to meet their friends excitedly.
Randall had been told of their friends, and was told they had been killed. But, how was this possible? He hesitantly got off the pile too to go meet them.
"Man, it is great to see you guys!" Raph exclaimed as he and Joy shook hands.
"But, how is it you're alive?" Don asked.
"Like we told Leonardo, after the fight with the Mystics and their demons, we each saw a white light." Joy began.
"Usually not a good sign." Adam said next.
"But we awoke in the ruins of the Tribunal's monastery." Torra added next.
"Bruised, battered, but very much alive." Faraji finished.
"Thanks to the power of the Ninja Tribunal, no doubt." Leo admitted.
The eight reunited acolytes were all smiling at one another.
"Speaking of which, Faraji, I believe this is yours." Leo said as he took off the Gunshin trying to give it back to him.
Faraji wasn't sure. "No, Leonardo. I-"
"You are the rightful owner. I was only looking after Gunshin in your absence." Leo said.
Faraji took his sword back and put it on. "You honor me, my friend."
"And guys, from the time we spent with you, and told you about a very special friend." Mikey spoke up. The others all gave him their attention. "This is our very good friend, Randall." Mikey introduced him.
Now the lizard felt a little nervous. "Hi."
"Randall, it's so good to finally meet you." Joy said as she came over to shake a hand. He gave his right upper hand.
"Heh, nice to meet all of you too. It's rare to meet trusting humans." Randall stated.
"Aw! Look at what we got here!" Dragon Face remarked sarcastically after that, taking them all by surprise.
Randall and the acolytes took out their weapons. Leo was kind of out of a weapon at the moment, but Randall gave him one of his tonfas.
A group of the Purple Dragons were accompanying their leader into the meeting spot. "We come at a bad time?" Dragon Face demanded.
Then, there was another voice, "You turtles invited the Purple Dragons? You must be desperate." It was Stockman, accompanied by Bishop and some commandos. He was in another new body, one that had many guns on it.
"Control yourself, Dr. Stockman. We're here on business." Bishop ordered.
"Speaking of which, I have one little question. What's to stop any of us from taking out you reptiles right here and now?" Stockman started to take aim at them.
"Us, for one!" came Sentry's voice. Everyone looked to the upper level of the old lair.
April, Casey, Splinter, the Ancient One and the Justice Force all stood up there, watching furiously. Sentry then dropped Splinter and the Ancient One down to the turtles.
Leo gave Randall back his tonfa as he started to explain. "Okay, let's get started. We asked you all here because of what's going on in this city. The transformations, the monsters; it's all the work of an ancient, resurrected demon. The original Shredder, from the 4th century A.D. His power is growing by the minute. The evil that transformed this city is spreading over the world; the entire, world." Some gasped at hearing this. "Whether we like it or not, we're all in this together." Leo finished the explanation.
"And I should believe you because…?" Dragon Face demanded with crossed arms.
"Believe him!" Karai and some left over soldiers and Chaplin at her side. She was in her armor. "I have the scars to prove it!" she exclaimed.
Splinter and the Ancient One came over next to her. "Karai herself has an important role in all of this. It seems all who take on the mantle of the Shredder unknowingly create a link with the very same ancient and malignant energies we battle today!" Splinter explained.
"Karai has inherited that link." Ancient One stated.
"And we hope to use this in our favor during the coming battle." Splinter said.
"Karai, are you really going along with all this mumbo jumbo?!" Dragon Face demanded.
"At first, I too, thought it absurd, but, through meditation, I have felt it. The energy link is very real." Karai replied.
"So, what's your plan?" Bishop asked.
"The Shredder is a Tengu, a demon, its essence has never been destroyed. But, its physical form is vulnerable." the Ancient One stated.
"Three artifacts were united to resurrect the Shredder. His helmet, guantlet, and body. If we can somehow separate these three once again, he shall be greatly weakened." Splinter explained.
"But first, we have to get to him. That's where Chaplin and his magic tech weapons come in." Leo proclaimed.
"I've done some fine tuning since our last encounter. We should be good to go now." Chaplin announced on his part.
"So, we'll blast through his armies, and then take on Shredder himself." Leo said.
"And, to aid in that attack, I will use my link with the Shredder to drain away as much of his dark energy into myself as I can take, further weakening him." Karai added.
"It's not going to be pretty. Legions of undead ninja, a city full of demons, flying Tengu, and the five Mystics." Leo stated what they were going to have to deal with.
"You must all be prepared for the very worst! We face the Shredder, the greatest evil to ever walk the Earth!" Splinter warned everyone. "This will be the fight of our lives!"
After that, mostly everyone ran to the surface together. April went back to the turtles' lair to monitor the video screens. Casey was going to go, but he was told to watch April's back, just in case. Randall was asked if he wanted to stay too as extra backup, but there was no way he was missing out on this action. He knew he could still help in some ways too. He had missed enough of his friends' actions.
The turtles, and all their recruits, enemies and friends alike, were now gathered to face the army of demons in front of the Shredder's fortress castle, that was behind a big, think brown wall.
Everyone took out their weapons if they had one. Leo was at the head of his army, and had his katanas back. Randall stayed closer to Master Splinter.
Lightning flashed across the sky.
Leo raised his right arm and yelled, "Attack!" He went into battle with a battle cry. He and his army charged.
Randall made sure to use his tonfa for sure on these creatures. He had wanted to be a part of this battle. He had missed fighting with his friends. He wasn't missing out on this! He would even fight how he used to fight, with even using his invisibility. But he made sure to avoid the rock warriors and blue-green Kapas. He stuck to more of the undead ninjas.
Everyone else did a good job of hitting and blasting their ways through the evil army. Chaplin, Bishop, Stockman, and commandos did a good job of shooting at them, and making them disappear like before.
The Justice Force were also good at taking them on. Silver Sentry just pushing right through them. Ananda going up in her dome bot and shooting at the flying Tengus. Chrysalis created a mind power and she blocked some flying Tengu from getting at her.
The human acolytes also began a fight too. They used their weapons real good. Adam's hammer created a blast that got through some dead ninjas. Faraji used the Gunshin to clear a path for Splinter, Randall, Ancient One, and the turtles.
Karai also had another magical sword on her.
The mutant family got to the thick wall. Leo and Don felt it. Then, Don called over to Bishop, "Agent Bishop, we need a door!"
"Doctor!" Bishop ordered.
Stockman hated these orders. "Once again, my genius used like a blunt weapon." he complained. He shot through the wall, creating a good-sized entrance.
The turtles started to enter, only to see more demons on the other side. It included the Nezumi, Stone Onis again, brown stick demons, more Kapas, and winged Tengus. So many to pick from.
"Oh shell!" Mikey whined.
Then Bishop and his commandos came from behind Raph and Mikey. "I suggest moving out of the way." he ordered. They all began firing their guns to clear a path for them to get through.
In the castle, the five Mystics were all concerned how this fight was going to end up. They were mad their Master was doing nothing to stop it.
"Where is the Shredder?! They attack and the Shredder does nothing!" the Fire one exclaimed.
"The Shredder spreads himself too thin! He should destroy the turtles and Karai, instead of playing these games!" the Metal one added.
Then, the entry way doors burst open. They all turned in anger to see who it was.
"It is you who will be destroyed, Mystic scum!" Karai exclaimed angrily. "For we have all our forces arrayed against you!"
Karai had all eight acolytes with her, human and turtle alike, Splinter, the Ancient One, and Randall ready to take them on. They all wore expressions of deep anger and some, even bared teeth. Randall sure did.
But then, the Mytics saw some of them that they remembered from the last fight with the Tribunal.
"Remember us?!" Adam declared, pounding his hammer.
The Mystics approached them, seeing if they were real. "No! That's not possible! We destroyed you!" the Metal one yelled at them.
"Yes! And now it's time for us to return the favor!" Joy retorted.
Adam used his chi to make his Bear spirit appear. It roared in anger.
Joy used hers to bring forth the Hawk.
Torra brought forth his Wolf.
Randall couldn't help but look up at those awesome creatures coming from these humans. The training had been described to him, but he had never imagined seeing it for himself.
The Earth herald tried to make the first move from his side.
Mikey used his chi to take a blast at him. Then Adam's Bear hit him into the wall, and finally smashing him to pieces.
Raph took the next blast at the Fire one, making him land in the water that was in the room. Joy's Hawk took him down by pushing him under the water and doing away with him. The Hawk screeched proudly.
Don took on the Water Mystic. The cleaving wind weakened him just enough for Torra's Wolf to jump in and put the bite of him, and he splashed like the Wolf had just bit water. He had a good drink.
The Wind one tried to take on Faraji. The African man used the Gunshin to make some flames from the Dragon King, and blasted the Wind one away for good.
The Metal Mystic was scared now. He was alone. The Hawk kept him from going anywhere, but didn't attack him. He was about ready to do something, when Karai came running up and angrily sliced her sword down his body, slicing him in half.
Karai put her sword away for the moment. Mikey was next to her. "I gotta say, destroying those guys felt good!" he stated proudly.
"Maybe, but now we got to figure out a way to get in there. The Shredder's throne room." Leo said.
Then, the doors just opened at his words. All of them braced for a fight. Even Randall.
The Shredder laughed evilly, "That won't be necessary to break through. Come right in. I've been waiting!" he exclaimed. His evil, red eyes glowed in anticipation.
He got up, ready to face his opponents. "I see before me, children and freaks, who carry the trappings and weapons of the Dragons. Could you be the students of the Ninja Tribunal? You are pathetic! You have no power!" The turtles all made their chis appear, though everyone braced themselves. "You cannot stop me!" Shredder mocked them.
"We will not allow you to have this world, Shredder! It ends here, Demon!" Splinter snarled at the Tengu.
Randall had never seen Splinter this angry before. But in this case, it was fine.
"The only thing ending here, Rat, is you!" the Shredder retorted at him.
Leo stepped in front. "Remember, we have to separate him from his helmet and guantlet, no matter what!" he proclaimed. "Let's do this! Now!"
The seven acolytes who still had the magical weapons all fired their powers at the Shredder.
Splinter, Ancient One, Karai, and Randall all stood by for a moment, watching what went on, but then, Splinter said, "Now is the time, Karai. You must focus your energies. Feel the Shredder. Zap him of his powers!" he demanded of her. He sat down.
"We will help you." the Ancient One said. He and Karai sat down next. Randall hurriedly joined them. He sat in his own unique way. He hadn't been learning these meditation techniques for nothing.
Green energy began to rise from them all. "He must be weakened so the others can separate him from his guantlet and helmet!" Splinter stated.
The Shredder stopped all the acolytes' powers coming at him. "Weak fools! You are all powerless!" Then he felt something was wrong. He cried out as some of his energy began to transfer to Karai.
She winced as she wasn't used to this and her injuries bothered her a little.
The others were blinded for a moment it was so bright.
"You drain my power?!" Shredder exclaimed.
Bishop, Silver Sentry, Chaplin, Stockman, and Dragon Face came running into the entrance to see what they were dealing with. Even they were blinded for a moment too and covered their eyes. Bishop had his eyes already protected with his sunglasses.
Shredder finally had some energy drained from him and he fell to the floor.
Dragon Face walked up to the Shredder. "So much for your big boogey man. I thought he'd be scarier, the way you freaks described him." he said. He gave Shredder's arm a kick.
Shredder's eyes opened again.
Raph and the Silver Sentry came running up. "Dragon Face, get out of there, now!" Raph shouted.
"What's the big- Oh crud!" Dragon Face said as he was grabbed by his shirt. He was lifted off the ground by the Shredder.
"Pathetic creatures! How dare you!" Shredder said angrily and threw the Purple Dragon leader to the floor again. Raph jumped over him as he landed.
"OW!" the man cried out.
Silver Sentry then tried to fly up and put a fist to him, but Shredder grabbed his fist. He stopped him, held his hand, and threw him through the roof.
The Shredder glowed green powers around his body. "Aw! I am pleased. I had worried that assuming this world would be boring. Now, destroying you all will give me enough of a thrill to keep me amused for centuries. But, we require a larger arena." He created a ball of energy to capture them all in.
"Attack! Now!" Leo ordered. He and the acolytes tried to attack.
Splinter, Ancient One, and Randall were aware of it just in time and tried to stop them.
"Guys, no!" Randall cried out.
"No, my sons!" Splinter called out as well.
The ball of energy became like a tornado, picking them all up. It continued to come for Karai.
"Mistress Karai!" Chaplin called to Karai, who was still deep in meditation.
"Chaplin, we have to pull back! Chaplin!" Bishop ordered.
"We can't leave her." Chaplin said. He tried to bravely make her snap out of it and grab her, but he was zapped. He was knocked down, unconscious for the moment. Karai was consumed by the green tornado too, but she wasn't picked up like the others were.
Bishop pulled Chaplin away.
The Shredder laughed maniacally now that he had all his enemies in his grasp. Then, he expanded the energy ball to the outside, to where it was woods. Everyone was spread throughout the woods.
The acolytes were the closest.
Splinter, Randall, and the Ancient One were way behind the trees.
The turtles all got up.
"Did anyone catch the number of that demon who ran us down?" Don asked.
There was a roar of a monster, and the Shredder laughed as he came forth on a demon horse. "It has been fun, and it promises to be even more so, as I end your lives." he exclaimed as he began to walk toward the turtles.
This was the scene of Splinter's haunting vision!
When it came to Bishop's part at the beginning when the Stone Oni were trying to break into his underground lab, when it came to that blast and stopped them, I have no idea who did it. Just guessed.