To Guest: I clarified that this is not a copy in both DA and here. There is an author's note regarding this matter, please feel free to take a look :)

Let this chapter begin! :)

"What? You are the Night Guardian? Mikey? Are you sure you are not pranking me?" "Yes, I'm very sure, Raph. I am the Night Guardian." "That...doesn't really make sense, Mikey." "Actually, Raph, it does make sense." Leo cut in. "Haven't you realise that Mikey was absent during our fights, Raph? The Night Guardian shows up when he disappears. Isn't that too much of a coincidence?" "And also...how Mikey has no injuries when we found him, Raph." "But..." He was about to argue when he shut his mouth to think.

"Oh yeah. Where was Mikey in all of the battles? Did Mikey disappear somewhere? Wait..." He pondered for a while. "The Night Guardian appeared when Mikey disappeared. What Mikey and Leo said would have made sense." He then said out loud. "Ok, it's not that I do not believe Mikey entirely, it's just that...I want to know why, Mikey? Why are you doing this?" "I want to...I want to protect you guys, Raph. I was just...concerned since I was injured in the lair and couldn't help, so I decided to become the Night Guardian." "Oh..." He said with a complicated emotion.

"Whatever the reason is, thanks, Mikey. We are proud of you, Mikey." "Uh...Thanks, Leo." Mikey smiled. "Ok, now we'll have to figure out how to get past the Foot the next time we encounter them." "Ok, Fearless, so what are we going to do?" "Ok, so we will..."

"Are you sure it will work, Fearless? This plan sounds...risky." "I thought you love punching, Raph." "Of course, I do, Don! But, this is too..." "Yeah, I know. But this can make sure Mikey is safe. Rahzar and Fishface are after him now, probably ordered by the Shredder. So, we have to prevent them from touching one finger on Mikey." "Got it, Leo." "Ok, I think we better go to bed. Raph, can you carry him or something? Make sure he doesn't wake up." Raph did what Donnie asked him to do and carried Mikey bridal style. When Mikey was safely in bed, he put a hand on Mikey's shoulder. "Don't worry, bro, I will make sure that that Dogbreath and Fishfood will never hurt you, ever."

S, F and R's Side
"You let them and the ally escape again! This time, you will bear the consequences!" "Master Shredder, please, don't punish us! We have a better plan now. We will finish off that alley and the turtles once and for all!" "Hmm..." He raised the gauntlet down. "Speak." "Yes, Master Shredder. We will capture the turtles and use them as hostages, so that we can lure the ally in!" "Yes, Master Shredder. We can then use that chance to eliminate the ally. The turtles will come next."

"Hmm...Maybe I should spare you again. But this is the last time. Do not dare disappoint me." "Yes, Master Shredder." They bowed and proceeded out of the throne room. "You pathetic turtles," The Shredder remarked. "You will meet your doom!"

Next Night
The turtles went out for night patrol again. This time, they are more prepared to take on Rahzar and Fishface. As long as Mikey doesn't use his Night Guardian disguise much, that is. "Ok, Mikey. This time, let's bring the Night Guardian in, only as a last resort, ok?" "Huh, but why?" "We can't let those two goons get to you, Mikey. Who knows what they can do to him...and to you." "Oh, ok, Donnie." Leo's foot was injured, so, he was out of commission for a few days. Leo only let them out for patrol, only because the trap needed to be set.

"Here they come!" "So, turtles, prepared to meet your doom?" "Count on it, Fishbrains!" "Let's do it!" "Foot Ninjas! Attack!" When the Foot Ninjas were attacking, Mikey suddenly sensed that something was wrong. It was the same feeling which he felt whenever his brothers were in danger. "Hey guys! Something's wrong here! The Foot are acting weird..." "How weird, Mikey?" "Rahzar and Fishface are not fighting! What the..." Before he could finish, the Foot suddenly caught their arms. They were capturing them!

"Bros!" Mikey attempted to save them, but hordes of Foot Ninjas were suddenly after him. He had to run off to get away from them. "The Ninjas will no doubt come back to us, with the other turtle. Soon, you pathetic turtles will be done for!"

Mikey's Side
"Oh man, I have to get away from them! But how?" He then spotted a water tower and an idea came to him. He dove into the shadows. "Hey! I am over here!" "No, I'm over here!" "No, I'm here!" "No, I'm here!" The Foot Ninjas were very confused as to where his location was. Mikey then threw his kusarigama blade onto the water tower. This caused water to seep through and it sprayed on the Foot Ninjas. "BOOYAKASHA!" The Ninjas were malfunctioned and stopped working due to exposure of water.

"Gotta get the guys back!" He then went back to the rooftop closest to the area, hid there and watched. "Where's Michelangelo? The Ninjas were taking too long!" "We shall have that turtle soon enough. Right now, let's get back to Master Shredder. He will be pleased with our efforts!" "Agreed." Rahzar then followed Fishface, with the yelling turtles. "You will not get away with this!" "Let us go, you peabrain!" "One more sound and I will make sure that you will be silenced personally!" The turtles stayed silent, with anger written on their faces.

Mikey then ran back to the lair. "Leo, Raph and Donnie are..." "Calm down, Mikey. What happened? Where are they?" "Leo, they...they got captured by Rahzar and Fishface."

-TO BE CONTINUED-