(BETA) This Story has not been read through thoroughly so there will be some lingering mistakes, apologies! This will be rectified once read though...when I have time... (BETA)

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The turtles finally reached the Archangel bulling in the center of the city. They swung low from the rooftops landing by the delivery entrance round the back in the shadows. Leo took out the keycard and handed it to Donnie who scanned it across the lock. It beeped a few times before flashing red, Donnie looked back at the others.

"It's not working…" He whispered under his breath.

"Try it again!" Leo ordered.

Donnie scanned the card and it beeped red again. Leo side and indicated up to take the alternative route. Before they move someone was coming out of the back gate, they disappeared into the shadows and watched a man walk out of the gate heading for a truck. Donnie threw a shuriken at the gate frame, lodging it open when it closed. When the truck drove off they moved to the gate entering and taking the shuriken with them as they passed through.

They came to a door that was already open. "This is going to be easier then I thought…" Leo said hesitantly.

"A little too easy…" Donnie looked down at the blue prints. "If we take these vents we should get there undetected…"

"How do we get to them?" Leo pressed.

"Uh, there should be a grate just inside we can climb through." Donnie confirmed.

"Alright let's go!" Raph hissed under his breathe. Bolting through the door and down the hall the lights started to flicker on. Donnie could see the vent entrance just up ahead, throwing a shuriken at three of the corners until it swung open from one remaining screw. All four turtles quickly disappeared into the vent entrance Donnie carefully lifted the grate up to its original place.

They quietly snuck along the vent ducts, shuffling lightly over rooms that still had a few scattering guards.

"How much further…" Mikey whined.

"Shut up Mikey!" The others hissed simultaneously under their breath.

After some time Donnie spoke up looking at the blue prints in the dim light of his head torch.

"The server room is just ahead." He whispered. They came to a vent grate below them and looked down into a large room filled with high tech computer systems.

"Wow, look at all that tech!" Donnie squealed excitedly trying to keep his voice down.

"Eh man! You're drooling on me!" Mikey whined.

"I don't see any guards…" Leo confirmed ignore his brothers.

"What are those?" Raph said pointing to the laser streams crossing the room.

"Ah shell! Laser beams, if we disturb those and alarm is going to sound." Donnie looked up to Leo.

"So what do we do?" Leo pressed Donnie.

"If we can find the electricity hub we could probably cut the security to this room…but we'd run a chance of shutting down the computers…" Donnie confirmed.

"You're making that sound like a bad thing?" Leo raised an eyebrow at him.

"Well if the computers are shut down I can't hack them with the virus." Donnie scowled at Leo with the obvious flaw in that plan.

"Oh great…So-" Raph interrupted Leo by opening the crate enough to fling his sai into a small terminal on the wall where the laser was coming from. The terminal sparked with electric currents before the laser disappeared. Raph smirked and just looked at the others.

"Or we could do that…" Donnie sighed. They swung down from the vents and silently landed in the server room. Donnie made his way over to the larger computer pillar in the center of the room and started to tap away at the console. Leo kept at the door keeping an eye out for guards.

The side of the computer popped open and Donnie crouched to look for the perfect place to stick the USB stick.

"Ah ha!" Donnie exclaimed under his breathe wedging the USB stick it, the computer made a significant whirring sound and the light started to flicker off.

"I hope that's a good thing…" Leo said hesitantly.

"Looks like we took out the power too…let get-wait…" Donnie stopped in his tracks when he heard a hissing sound.

The turtles looked around but couldn't find the source, a purple cloud started to form above their heads and trickle down to the atmosphere around them.

"Poison gas!" Leo exclaimed panicked.

"We gotta get outta here!" Raph started to pummel at the door, but it was no use, the turtles found the strength leave them as they fell to the floor unconscious.

…

Alice was pacing back at the lair. Splinter was sat in his dojo meditating, finding it hard with the sound of Alice's feet stomping across the concrete floor of the lair.

"Alice! Find peace immediately! It will do no good to worry." Splinter ordered.

Alice went to the dojo and sat down opposite Master Splinter. "I don't know how you can sit still like this, knowing where your sons are, or worse, not knowing…"

Splinter opened his eyes. "It is not my place to interfere, Alice."

Alice thought about his words for a moment seeing a double meaning in his eyes.

"It's not your place…but it is mine…" She got up and headed for the door of the dojo.

"Wait!" Splinter exclaimed, when Alice turned around, he was already stood holding something in his hands that he then threw to her.

Alice reached up and caught a sword with one hand, taking into both she un-sheathed it slightly to inspect it. She looked up at Splinter and nodded, before sheathing it back to the hilt and sliding the strap over her arm and shoulder. She took off for the exit f the lair towards the manhole cover.

"Hold on guys…I'm coming,"

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Raph woke up, his head feeling heavy with blood, looking around; he came to the assumption that he was being hung upside down. Raph could see his brothers around him. Leo and Donnie were still out of it and Mikey was looking straight at him. His eyes shifted back and forth to something in front of them. Raph took the hint and looked ahead seeing Eris stood right in front of him holding the USB stick they had stuck in the computer earlier.

He watched as she threw it to the floor and crushing it under the heel of her boot. She smirked darkly and grabbed the front of his shell binging him close to her.

"You and your brothers are obviously sick of living…entering my building, vandalizing my property…I will end you all." Eris shoved his away letting him dangle before tuning back to her desk and sitting in the towering chair behind it.

"But why make it too easy…" She snapped her fingers and all four turtles landed on the floor with a significant thump.

"I like to play with my food…" She hissed.

Raph looked to his brothers who were starting to wake up. This is not good…he thought to himself.

"Wh-where are we?" Donnie asked, his eyes still woozy.

"Guys, get up…" Raph hissed under his breathe.

When Leo saw Eris ahead he instantly stood, his swords at the ready, his brothers armed beside him. He dark chuckle echoed the room.

"That's certainly the spirit…but…" She snapped her fingers again, and out of the shadows a circle of mercenaries appeared around them.

"I believe I have the upper hand here boys…" She purred darkly.

Leo took in their situation, they were clearly out-numbered, and he smirked. "You guys ready to bash some heads?"

Raph whirled his sai in his hands. "Always…" Raph chuckled darkly eager to get his hands dirty.

"Oooooh yeah! Bring it oooon! Coz Mikey is in da house!" He whirled his numb-chucks around and followed after Donnie charging for the first three in front of them.

Raph and Leo all but roared as they charged their side; weapons flew through air and flesh was torn as they took down the mercs one by one.

"Argh! Why do I always get the big guy?!" Mikey exclaimed from his side whilst he did his best to avoid the mercenary's hammer as it came slamming down towards him.

Donnie whirled his staff around dodging around the two mercenaries' in front of him, knocking one out with the end of his stick when he jabbed it against the side of the mercenary's head with force. He felt his stick catch behind him; looking back one of the mercenary's had grabbed it from behind. Donnie smirked and squeezed on the end of the stick forcing a blade out against the mercenary's abdomen causing him to topple backwards.

Mikey eventually made his way up the giants mercenary's shoulders and swung his numb-chucks around his neck pulling hard until he too toppled to the ground from lack of air.

Donne and Mikey shared a knowing smirk before Donnie was lunged back and thrown against the wall of the room.

"DONNIE!" Mikey yelled about to make his way over to him, when he was caught in an arm lock and body slammed to the floor.

Rach was holding a merc back with his sai when he looked over to his two brothers on the floor.

"Leo! We need to get out of here! Donnie and Mikey ar-UGH!" Raph was slammed in the face backwards he landed on his feet and wiped his mouth with the back of his hand.

Leo sliced down the merc in front of him and made his way over to his brother's side.

"Raph get Mikey and lets go!" Leo took out a smoke bomb and signaled for Raph to follow.

Raph withdrew and made his way over to them, Leo was about to throw the smoke bomb down, but he stopped. Raph noticed.

"Leo what are you doin!" Raph eyes wide as he looked to Leo's face; it was filled with defeat. Raph looked up to see the room was surrounded with archers aiming their arrows directly at them. Raph scowled. Damn…he thought.

Eris' laugh filled the room with a horrific chuckle. "That was entertaining, for as long as it lasted anyway…" She got up and sauntered her way over to them.

"I have a proposition for you, either you stay and die or you go back to your sewer and bring Alice to me…I'll let you, all of you, live and you'll never see us again." She smirked getting up close to Raph.

"What do you say…?" She purred.

All four turtles were panting, their defeated eyes looking to their leader who hadn't said a word.

"There is no way in hell, we would sell out a friend." Leo growled.

Eris turned to look at the blue turtle and scowled with a slight mischievous smirk. "I would say it was a shame but…I do love turtle soup…" She grinned darkly.

"I'll make you talk, if you won't bring her too me, I'll just go to her…" She lifted a hand her fingernails shaped like claws shone in the dim light, as they were about to come down toward Leo's neck.

"NO NEED!" A loud voice bellowed from the entrance where the lift was. Everyone's attention was turned in that direction. Raph's eyes widened with horror. Alice…He thought.

Alice was stood at the lifts entrance, she was walking towards them holding the scruff of a merc in each hand throwing them to the side before making her way to the center of the room, a few feet from the turtles.

"You want me Eris, you got me." She finally said. She didn't look at the brothers; she had caught a glimpse of the condition they were in. She fought to keep her composure at the sheer sight of them bruised and worn.

Eris chuckled horrifically before pulling away form the turtles. "You came all the way, just for me? I'm flattered dear sister."

"Trust me, it wasn't for you. This time, I'll play your game." Alice slid the sword out of its sheath and pointed it directly at Eris.

"This time, I have a proposition for you. Let them go and you'll have everything Mother and Father left me." Alice kept a cool gaze on her sister.

Eris laughed. "But I could just as easily kill them and you would tell me then too…" She took one the turtles by the neck lifting him up. Alice could see the orange band around his eyes in the dim light.

Alice closed her eyes and took a deep breath. She lifted her blade and held it to her own throat. That caught Eris' attention.

"If I die, everything will be left to someone else in my will. You'll never know who, and you'll never get what you want. Let. Them. Go." Alice said sternly watching her sister loosen her grip on the turtle's neck.

"You're a fool if you think that will stop me…" Eris almost whispered.

"I don't think it will stop you, but I know how much you want it. Let them go, and I'll let you have everything." Alice confirmed again.

"And what about you dear sis, do I let you go?" Eris started to walk over to her.

"I don't care what you do with me, as long as you let them go!" Alice yelled loud enough for her voice to echo in the room.

They stood in silence for a moment until Eris finally lifted her hand, signaling for the archers to lower their bows. Alice felt a pang of relief, but depleted too soon when she mat Raph gaze for a moment. His eyes were pleading; it was enough for her to read his mind. She looked back at her sister, her stare didn't falter.

"You have a deal." She said slowly, lowering her hand.

Alice didn't take her eyes away from her sister as she spoke. "Go, now." Alice ordered.

All four of the turtles looked to her then, knowing full well she meant them. "Alice, we won't-" Raph started, but the wind was blown from his sails when a choked growl came from Alice.

"GET THE HELL OUT OF HERE!" She barked, still not looking at them. She ignored the break in her throat and the threatening tears in the corners of her eyes.

There was a silence between them all, Alice could hear shuffling, and she closed her eyes not wanting to see them pass her by. She heard them enter the elevator, opening her eyes again her sister was still stood glaring at her with a small satisfied smile.

"Alice…please don't do dis…" Raph voice broke over the silence, making Alice's eyes widen, and her hand tremble. A tear rolled down her cheek, her obvious emotions betraying her composure as she stood before her sister.

Eris rolled her eyes and sighed. "This is taking too long!" she waved a hand, a barred door slamming shut over the elevator but not going down. Alice whirled around to see they were trapped. She all but growled and whizzed round to look at her sister.

"You bitch-" Eris swiped her hand across Alice's face causing her fall backwards onto the floor with a thud.

"ALICE!" Raph called from behind the bars reaching an arm through the small gap, his eyes wide with horror. He started to pound at the metal bars growling and cursing.

Alice coughed and slowly picked her self up turning her head to her sister her eyes glaring through her hair. She wiped he small amount of blood that collected in the corner of her mouth with the back of her hand and reached for her sword.

Eris laughed and reached for her own sword. "Now, now Alice, I'll let them go, once you've signed everything over to me. But I can't just let you live…it would only give you the chance to reclaim everything back…I'm not stupid." She growled pointing her sword toward Alice.

Alice smirked and started to laugh, Eris just looked at her, her own smile fading. "I've had enough of this!" Eris hissed signaled to her archers to aim their arrows at her, her eyes widened when nothing happened.

"What are you doing fool! Soot her down!" Eris hissed.

Alice smirked. "They're waiting..." she finally said.

"What?" Eris hissed looked to Alice.

"They may have followed you before, but technically I'm their right full leader, they're waiting to see how this pans out, who will win." Alice started to walk closer to Eris watching as she stepped away.

"What are you talking about! I have won!" Eris screamed.

Alice shook her head. "The battle has only just begun. Fight me!" Alice growled.

Eris' eyes widened. "YOU FOOL!" She barked before lunging at her with her sword in both hands. Alice blocked her attacked and swung at her arm slicing through the cloth of her armour and tearing the skin. Eris' hand went to her arm defensively, clutching it to her chest.

Eris was loosing it, her hair fell from its bun and her eyes were wide with terror, snarling, like a beast she lunged clumsily at Alice. Eris caught the tip of her blade against Alice's cheek, watching the crimson drip form the scar.

Alice lunged again and swung her sword around hers forcing it from Eris' hand. She caught it and brought both blades crisscross against Eris' neck.

Eris fell to her knees, Alice standing above her, her swords itching at the skin of her throat. "I win." Alice said sternly.

Eris looked up at Alice, her eyes widened. "Please, Alice. Mother and Father-"

"Are dead. By your order, by the hands of their own men that you lead." Alice finished.

Tears welled up in Eris eyes as she looked up at her sister. "Please, sister, I-I don't want to die." She pleaded in whispers.

There was a silence that filled the air on top of the smell of blood and the sound of tears dripping on the floor.

Alice's chest heaved as she panted, her eyes never leaving hers, with the blades wrapped around her neck; all she could see was her parents being slaughtered.

She dropped the blades to the floor. "I am not like you." Tears ran down her cheeks as she spoke sternly.

"Get. Out." Alice growled between her teeth.

Eris looked up at her with wide eyes, her tears bubbling in the corners. "Alice…I…"

"GET OUT!" Alice screamed.

Eris took that moment to scurry away into the darkness pegging it down the staircase. When her footsteps could no longer be heard she looked up to the mercenaries that surrounded the room that had quickly become an arena.

Alice took a deep breath before bellowing. "The Blades, have been disbanded! As of now, you no longer exist! If I hear about any of you, or see this symbol anywhere! I will come for you!" She bellowed as she pointed to the flag handing down the sides of the room with the Archangel crest on.

She lowered her hand and closed her eyes taking a deep breath in. "Now go!" she yelled, her voice echoing against the walls of the room. One by one, the mercs disappeared into the darkness. When she felt all eyes off of her, she turned her attention to the elevator, which suddenly opened.

"Duuuude…THAT WAS AWESOME!" Mikey exclaimed jumping in the air. Alice had to smile at his childish demeanor. Walking over to them, they made their to her, meeting her in the center of the room.

"So, what are you going to do with this place?" Leo asked looking around the room.

"Oh oh! It could be our new base of operation! We just need a new name and logo…" Mikey said sincerely.

Leo shook his head. "I don't think that's a good idea Mik-"

"I got it! The Surfers! We could sell customized surf boards!" Mikey said excitedly, his eyes widening with adoration for his new idea.

Everyone just looked at him.

"No?" Mikey slumped in defeat slightly moping.

"I'll probably just sell it, give the money to charity. It's not like I need it…" Alice thought out loud.

The four brothers looked to each other. "Uh, how rich are you?" Leo started hesitantly.

Alice looked at them then like it was obvious. "My parents were…well connected. The family's estate is worth four million alone…"

The turtle's jaws hit the floor in shock. "Four..mi-mi-mi…" Mikey fainted, no one bothered to catch him.

"What about your sister?" Raph finally spoke.

His voice made Alice's heart swell in her chest, it had felt like years since she looked at him. Meeting his eyes, her face instantly softened.

"I made a decision, only time will tell if it was the right one…" Alice finally said not looking away from Raph.

Raph nodded, a small smile playing on his lips as they looked at each other. Leo and Donnie's eyes shot form Alice to Raph, in understanding of the tension between them, Leo cleared his throat.

"We should get back to Master Splinter, I'm sure he's worried." Leo finally said helping Donnie back into the elevator.

Raph and Alice, looked away for a brief moment then back down at the unconscious Mikey on the floor.

"Looks heavy…want a hand?" Alice smirked.

"Heavier then you think. Thanks." Raph smiled before bending down to grab his arm whilst Alice grabbed the other putting it around her shoulders. They shared a knowing glance before following the other to the elevator taking it down and out of the building.

"Four…million…four…million…" Mikey chanted delusional.

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Eris ran, her feet wobbling under the pressure, her anger carrying her through the alleyways. She fell to her knees when her foot gave way, leaning forward to rest on her hands against the concrete ground. She panted and started to bash her fists against the floor beneath her.

She felt like screaming. She had lost it all, and now what, what was she going to do? Panting her attention was caught when a pair of boots was presented in front of her. She followed them up the dark metal and black armour following a shadow of a tall man. His eyes shone in the light of the street lamp, she felt fear shoot through her, it was like her sister was standing over her.

"Who are you child?" the voice rang deep around her.

Eris was silent for a moment. "I was Eris! I was the leader of a bloodthirsty Mercenary band, I had everything! I was-" she stopped herself looking down at the ground, clenching her fists.

"And what are you now?" The voice asked. Eris looked up at him; her black hair fell from what was left of her bun.

"I am nothing, I have nothing…only the need for revenge flows in my veins." She hissed.

"Your anger fuels you, makes you strong…who do you seek revenge against?" the voice rumbled.

"My sister and her band of mutant frogs!" she hissed to the ground.

The man's eyes widened slightly. "Then we have much in common. Come with me, and I will help your quest for revenge." The man held a hand out to Eris.

Eris looked up at him, in disbelief and untrusting. "Who are you?"

"I am one who lost everything, I am one who hunts those to which you seek. I, am The Shredder."

Eris took a moment for her own thoughts, before she felt her hands move on their own, reaching up for the offered hand in front of her.

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