While the guys were doing their play-fighting, Kara was in another room practicing on her shooter since she never shot a weapon before. Groaning in frustration at the walls with scorch marks on them instead of her targets. With a pout she looked down at her weapon wondering if there was something wrong with it instead of her but she shook her head and aimed focusing on the empty soda can and when she went to fire she was interrupted by an announcement from Fugitoid.
"Apologies, Kara and turtles. You are all needed on the bridge immediately."
She shrugged and turned around to leave but stopped and aimed the weapon, firing, and to her surprise she hit the top of the can, causing it to fall over. With an excited holler she jumped in the air and walked away with a skip as she put away her weapon.
"I believe you will be helping in repainting the walls, Miss Kara." Fugitoid commented as she entered the room. "Hehe..sorry, Professor." She rubbed the back of her head as a sweat drop slid down the side of her head.
"Sooo, hae any luck?" Dragan giggled already having watched her practice, Fugitoid having pulled up the footage from the room on the side.
"I'm getting there." Kara stuck her tongue out at her, smiling.
"What's up, Professor?" Leo asked as he and his brothers entered the room.
"We are closing in on the Triceraton Mothership."
Everyone gathered in the center to discuss the plan to get in.
"Our best entry is the auxiliary airlock. We'll take the stealth shuttle to sneak aboard."
"I am certain with ninety nine point ninety eight certainty that the first piece of the black hole generator is being stored in their main armory. April and Casey will remain on the ship with me and monitor your progress."
"Are you kidding? I'm not getting left behind like a chump!"
"He has a point, Casey. We're just not as stealthy as the turtles or the others. But I'm getting close." April muttered the last part with a smile.
"Ha, another time, Jonsie." Kara grinned while crossing her arms standing beside Donnie.
"Thare's always the next mission." Dragan rubbed the back of her head standing next to Kara, having them make a full circle.
"Alright, guys, Operation Infiltrate Mothership is a go."
Kara and the others nodded as they made their way to the armory, gathering up their gear and then to the stealth shuttle. Once inside Leo drove towards the Mothership, Donnie activating the invisibility.
"Are you sure we're invisible in this thing, Donnie?" Raph asked, turning next to him.
"Absolutely! Almost completely positive, sort of-ish.. Uh, not, no, uh-uh."
"Reeeeally convincing, Donnie." Kara sighed, smacking her forehead.
"Only one wye tae find out...look." Dragan pointed ahead seeing a small fleet of ships heading their way. Everyone braced themselves with Raph covering Mikey's mouth to prevent him from making any noise, the shuttle silent. After a minute had passed Leo let out a sigh of relief and focused ahead, making their way towards the airlock.
"We're at the airlock, Professor."
"It appears unguarded but remain cautious." Fugitoid said over the radio.
"Relax, Fugitoid. We're ninjas, bro."
"Well, technically I'm a kickboxer and Dragan is a knight but you're not wrong, Mikey." Kara said with a chuckle.
When they docked Raph used his sai to cut a hole for them to get inside. "Ok, we're in. Lead the way, Professor." Donnie whispered as they entered inside, looking around to make sure the coast was clear.
"Head down that corridor and you'll find the passage that leads directly to the armory."
All of them ran down the hall quietly, Kara and Dragan keeping watch in the back. "Aw, yeah, this will be easier than stealing pepperoni from a-Ah!" Mikey ran into a Triceraton and everyone stood back seeing none other than Mozar staring down at them.
"What?! These creatures?! Again!?"
"Oh no!" They heard say over the radio.
"Ah, space apples.." Raph muttered under his breath.
"Capture them!" Mozar ordered his soldiers as they brought out their weapons and began firing causing them to scatter.
"Might I suggest a tactical retreat?" Fugitoid asked them as they deflected and dodged their attacks.
"What? I'm not running!"
"Do what Fugitoid says, back to the airlock!" Leo ordered Raph and the others.
Mikey, Kara and Dragan were heading back to the airlock when their path was blocked by two more soldiers. "Uh, easier said than done, dude."
"Just gotta move them out of the way!" Kara yelled as she jumped up and kicked her foot in one of their eyes causing them to yell out in pain and hold their eye. When she landed she pushed up off the ground and tackled it down, standing on it's stomach in victory before hopping down and making her way to the ship.
Dragan slashed at the others feet, making it stumble backwards and rammed her into it's chin, sending it flying to the ground. "Come on, guys!" She shouted following behind Kara not noticing more soldiers had entered the room.
Since Kara was the farthest Dragan blinked when she saw a grappling hook flying at Kara. When she noticed the electric sparks flying off it she went to move her shield to push it off course but she was too slow. "Kara, look ou-"
Kara felt something grab her, having a hold of her shoulders and around her waist before being electrocuted, letting out a scream as she fell to her knees and on the ground, being dragged back to the Triceratons.
"Kara!" Everyone shouted but then heard another scream as Dragan met the same fate. While they were distracted, the soldiers slammed Mikey, Donnie, and Raph to the ground and Leo was pinned against the wall by Mozar. "You want the airlock? You shall have it."
The guys were sent into a room with some containers, Mozar having his men remove their helmets, though was having difficulty with Mikey. "Ah, not my super-rad helmet! I need that to breathe!" Mikey shouted as Mozar pulled his helmet off and tossed him in with his brothers.
Inside the bubbles were Kara and Dragan as they hit their fists against the orbs to try and break free. "Try as you will, sub-creatures, but these bubbles are indestructible. You two are no species I've ever encountered before. You will be taken to our labs to be studied but first, I want you to watch as your friends suffer. Open the airlock, slowly." Mozar commanded as the entrance was closed.
Kara was tensing up watching as the guys were panicking as the airlock was opening and began banging her fists even harder now using her blades to try and slash at it.
"Kara, wait, look." Dragan pointed at the window to see them sitting in a line, looking calm.
"Wait, I remember that. It's uh...it's Sendou jutsu. It's a technique that Master Splinter taught them using meditative breathing to slow their body functions to use less oxygen than needed."
"Wow..we gotta try that sometime.." Dragan said in awe.
"Observe how the enemies of the Empire suffer." Mozar said with pride.
"Um, Admiral.." One of the soldiers said catching the attention of Mozar who turned around to see the turtles were completely calm. "Grr, enough of this! Open the airlock the rest of the way and suck then out into space!"
"NO!!" Both girls shouted as the pressure of the airlock sucking them out into space caused them to lose concentration and fly out. Leo grabbed onto a warped wall, holding tightly as his brother's grabbed onto one another, forming a line.
Suddenly an image came up of another Triceraton.
"Hail Emperor Zanramon!" Mozar and the soldiers shouted, raising their hand.
"Admiral Mozar, I want you to halt this execution."
"But, sire, these creatures-" "These alien terrapins intrigue me. Perhaps they will make good sport." The emperor stated looking down at Kara and Dragan before the image faded.
Leo was slipping til he finally lost his grip, he and his brothers were flying backwards into space but when they were close to the exit the doors suddenly snapped shut, all of them smacking into the door and falling on the ground.
Panting heavily to breathe in the air they lost, Mikey jumped up from under the brother pile with his hands in the air. "Ah, yes! Sweet sweet air!" He yelled as he took in deep breaths.
The doors opened as Mozar and Leo stared at each other. "Take these four to the Tri-Arena. These terrains will make excellent prizes instead." Mozar said looking over at Kara and Dragan.
"I am no ones prize!" Kara shouted in anger, punching the bubble where Mozar's face was as tw soldiers took them away. "Donnie!" Kara yelled as she was taken away.
"Leo!" Dragan placed her hands on the bubble staring at him in worry just before they were out of sight.
They were taken to the arena and gasped softly seeing so many Triceratons in one, huge place. Kara looked down to see a match in progress, A Triceraton against a smaller, weaker looking alien being tossed around like it was nothing.
"This is cruel. Thare is no honor in fighting someone who is weaker an has no means tae defend themselves.." Dragan clenched her fists and closed her eyes as the smaller alien was taken down for good, the roars of the crowd growing louder as the Triceraton was the victor.
Kara and Dragan's bubbles popped and they were taken to where the emperor was sitting, having them chained by the wrists on each of his sides, Kara on the left and Dragan on the right.
"You terrains amuse me. You two managed to take down my soldiers despite how fragile your bodies are." The Emperor stood going over to Kara and grabbed her face, forcing her forward. "I could easily squish your head right now." He said with a smirk, moving his fingers together causing her to grunt in annoyance before he let go, her chains retracting her back to her spot then moved to Dragan and glanced back where her sword and shield was.
"Even such primitive weapons are destructive in the right hands. I'm impressed." He moved his finger under her chin forcing her to look up at him. "Perhaps instead of prizes for the winner you could be my slaves and work under me."
Dragan jerked her head away as the emperor chuckled thinking he hit a nerve but blinked when she gave him a look that showed no fear but a calm anger. "Our friends will free us an when thay do ye will be sorry for everything that you've done."
"Fellow Saurians, subjects of the Empire. We have strange new contestants for today's games. For the first time ever in the Tri-Arena, I give you the Adolescent Alien Warrior Terrapins." The announcer stated, the crowd beginning to boo.
The Emperor laughed at her thinking it nothing but an empty threat and let her go as he stood to his citizens and raised his hand for silence, everyone going quiet. Warriors, you will perish for your treachery. But I grant you the chance to win your as well as your friend's freedom through the glory of battle! But first you must prove your worth against the Mighty Spasmosaur!" He shouted as the crowd came back to life.
"Spasmosaur? That sounds so lame." Kara chuckled and looked down spotting the guys. "You can beat it! Show them the might of Earth!" She shouted while pumping her fist in the air only to slowly lower it as it came to view. "Oh boy..." Kara groaned and watched as the creature threw, waved, and smacked the guys around. "Grrr..goes for it's eyes!"
"Haha! Your alien friends have spirit, but the Spasmosaur is looking hungry today." The announcer shouted as the Emperor chuckled, leaning his head against his arm.
When the guys finally managed to send it fleeing both girls hollered and cheered while the rest of the crowd booed and threw stuff at the guys.
"They fight better then expected." The Emperor mused.
"Hmm, pure luck, sire."
"Luck has nothing to do it with it. They are strong warriors!" Kara shouted, smirking at Mozar. Growling in frustration he raised his hand to silence her but was halted by the Emperor. As he lowered his hand Kara stuck her tongue out at him making him growl more and clench his fists to restrain his anger which made Kara's smirk wider.
"Aliens hae underestimated them before an paid the consequences. Do not make the same foolish mistake." Dragan said calmly and closed her eyes as Leo and her friends were taken away.
"No one has ever taken down my Triceraton army, alien, and none shall." The Emperor simply said as they were preparing for the next fight.
"On your knees!" One of the guards said catching both the girl's attention and saw they had captured the Professor. "Professor!!"
"Girls! Are you ok?" He went to crawl over to Kara but stopped when a guard shoved him to the ground.
"Professor Honeycutt, welcome! Witness the destruction of your turtle friends." The Emperor stated, holding his arms out as the guys made their way into the arena once more.
"And now, the vile mutant terrapins face your Triceraton champion. The great. The merciless, Zeno the Undefeatable!"
Suddenly, the crowd grew even louder before at the mention of the name and began to chant it as a large Triceraton with leather armor and skulls appeared and roared causing the crowd to go wild.
"Psst, Professor...use your finger lasers to cut off my chains so I can help the guys..please.." Kara whispered as she watched Donnie get hit and thrown across the arena, slamming hard on the ground. Fugitoid nodded and moved close without anyone noticing and started to slowly cut through the chains, blocking whatever smoke was coming from it but froze when the Emperor spoke.
"Haha, why let your friends suffer? I might consider sparing them if you complete to Heart of Darkness."
Dragan blinked, hearing this and looked over at Fugitoid curiously when she noticed him cutting through Kara's chains and quickly looked away.
"I will never build such a weapon for you, Zanramon." He said just as he finished cutting the chains, releasing Kara and handed her her gloves.
In one swift movement, she quickly put them on and ran off the stage, dropping down into the arena and charged forward at the guys and Zeno.
As Zeno slammed Leo to the ground, ready to end it, Mikey and the others stood around him hoping to make him stop. "Zeno, we're friends! We want the same things like friend calamari!" Mikey shouted but before he could continue blinked when he heard a familiar yell.
"Looks like another challenger has entered the arena!" The announcer shouted as all eyes turned to see Kara grab a hold of Zeno's arm and that had the weapon raised and flung herself at his face, sending a kick across his face causing him to stumble backwards and let go of Leo. As she landed she brought out her blades and stood in front of the guys. "Leave. My friends. Alone!" She shouted as the whole arena grew silent, the guys, and the Emperor's mouths agape at the scene, Donnie having hearts in his eyes.
"I won't let you hurt them anymore!" Kara glared ignoring the pain in her leg from his extra hard skin.
Zeno stood to his feet and stared down at her as he rubbed the spot where she hit him. "It has been eons since someone has landed a blow on me. You have fire in your eyes and spirit in your soul." He said as he brought his weapon close to him but stopped when the guys gathered around her.
"Zeno, listen, all we want is to get rid of the black hole thingy." Mikey finished with what he was saying before.
"The fate of our world is at stake..please.." Donnie said as he and his brother's dropped their weapons to the ground.
"Guys.." Kara whispered looking at them all before moving in front of them, holding her arms out in case he decided to attack. Even though she didn't know what was going on she put away her blades, staring at Zeno, the chants of his name growing louder and louder as each second passed.
He looked at them all and closed his eyes before turning around and throwing his weapon, it landing right on the throne of the Emperor. "You..You dare!"
"These are honorable beings. We are here because we wish the Heart of Darkness destroyed. But you would use it like some cowardly Kraang!"
"Grr, destroy him!" The Emperor commanded as more troops went into the arena. While they were distracted, Fugitoid snuck over to Dragan and began to set her free as well.
Mikey used his chain to bring down one of the cameras and had it land on one of the soldiers.
"Donnie, can you hot-wire that thing?" Leo asked as he fought off a soldier.
"Hmm..." He opened the hatch with his mini-knife and began typing in some codes before it was functional again. "Ha, Like a turtle do!" He suddenly saw a shadow over him and leaned back as one of the soldiers raised their weapons to finish him only for Kara and Zeno to punch it away.
"Thanks!" He gave a thumbs up to Zeno before Kara pulled him close and kissed him on the lips. "You guys always get yourselves in trouble, huh?" She smiled at him as he melted into a literal puddle making her giggle.
While Zeno distracted the soldiers the guys and Kara climbed onto the camera thing and floated up to the Emperor's throne. "Ha-ha!" "Surpriiise." Leo said as Raph threw his sai at Mozar's face, knocking him down.
When he moved to his knees Raph was on the Emperor's shoulder, holding a gun to his face while Kara and the others stood in front of him with their weapons out.
"One move, and King Dino-breath gets it." Raph said, looking at him.
"Let the Fugitoid and my friend go, and we walk out of here." Leo said, glaring at him with his sword pointed at him.
Mozar stared at him for a moment before lowering his head just as Fugitoid and Dragan slid in front of Leo. "My friends! I was just formulating a most excellent rescue plan!" Fugitoid said with glee.
"We figured ya guys needed savin' again." Dragan giggled.
"What about Zeno?" Mikey asked as they all looked over seeing Zeno wasn't having too much difficulty.
"Looks like he can take care of himself." Donnie said.
"Let's move!" Dragan yelled as they ran down the corridor, forcing the Emperor to follow them, Donnie carrying Kara noticing she was beginning to limp with the leg she attacked Zeno with.
"Fools! You have made a grave enemy of the Triceraton Empire."
"Even if you get off this ship, there is nowhere in the ten dimensions we will not find you." Mozar shouted from behind, chasing after them.
Ahead of them, Casey and April rounded a corner and noticed them ahead. "Watch out! Triceratons behind us!"
"Triceratons behind us!" Raph yelled back at Casey as they had a yelling battle til both teams collided, the crown of the Emperor falling.
"Emperor Zanramon! Hold your fire!" One of the soldiers ordered.
"No! They have the Heart of Darkness!" "
Wipe them out!" Mozar commanded
"This way, my friends! Beep!" Fugitoid pointed as they made their way to the shuttle, April still having a hold of the first piece, the bubble making excellent cover for them.
"I hope you parked close!" Leo said, looking over at April.
"Hold your breath, guys!" April said as she slammed her fist on the button to open the airlock.
"Oh, you've got to be kidding!" Raph yelled while the alarm blared and closed the door behind them. They all too a deep breath as the airlock opened and sent them into space as April used her powers to decloak the shuttle and send them inside and to the ship.
"Hit it, Professor!" April yelled as the ship cloaked and warped out of the area.
When they were a safe distance they all felt relieved, Donnie letting out a huff of breath. "Phew, now that was a close one."
"I can't believe we found out way through the Triceraton mothership and back out again!"
"I can't believe I missed your awesome gladiator battles!" Casey said, grabbing Donnie's shoulders and startling him.
"We wouldn't have made it without Zeno." Mikey said through a full mouth laying on the ground.
"One piece down, two more to go. Where do you think we'll find the next one, Professor?"
"I have an idea where to start, April." He said with a smile.
Mikey jumped to his feet with his hand in the air. "This calls for a booya...mm...booya, ooph!"
"Booyakasha!" Fugitoid said for him making everyone laugh.
Kara calmed down and went to take a step but winced and looked around to make sure no one saw it as she made her way to the med-bay.
"Come now, let me help you." The Professor said now right next to her and had her lean against him for support as they made their way to the medbay. Dragan watched them and decided to follow while the guys were talking about the battle.
"Just keep it iced and stay off it for a bit and it'll be as good as new." Fugitoid said with a smile, standing up from behind bent down to his knee.
"Thanks, Professor." Kara smiled at him and looked up to see Dragan enter the room, having closed the door behind her.
"Professor, if I may ask a question.."
"Go ahead, Dragan." He said while wiping invisible dust off his hands.
"Did...Did you build the Black Hole Generator?"
"Oh dear..." Fugitoid mumbled, twiddling his fingers together nervously.
Hehe, you all know the routine! And to RandomChocoLuva: xD Thanks for the enthusiasm! xD And yes, Dragan's inner self is a Dragon. She's holds herself with a lot of pride and the fire within when she fights? I think it works well with her ^_^ Honestly, I haven't a clue. I'm not even close but I'm just gonna wing it xD See you when I see you! :D