Chapter 7: Time to Strike

The turtles have met up with their arch-enemy Shredder and despite putting up a lot of effort to defeat him, they're no match for the evil warrior. However, with the help of Karai and the Science Ninja Team, it appears that they have the advantage…but not for long.

Casey and April look from a distance away, seeing the Shredder crushing the God Phoenix. "I recognize that armor." said April. "It's the Shredder's!"

"Yeah, no doubt." said Casey. "And he's got that ship in his grip tightly. I'm surprised the ship can withstand that much pressure for that long."

"Well what are we gonna do?" said April. "Whoever's in that ship is gonna die!"

Inside of the scorpion-mecha, Berg Katse is looking at what's happening on his monitor. "Ha ha ha! This is great!" he said. "This just maybe the moment I've been waiting for! The Science Ninja Team gets destroyed along with the God Phoenix! This is perfect! Good thing I've lived long enough to see this day!"

Back in the God Phoenix, the ship's condition worsens as the lights start blinking. "This is too much!" said Jun.

"I'm…not gonna go down like this!" said Raph.

The Shredder laughs as grabs tightly on the God Phoenix as it cracks. However, suddenly out of nowhere, two ninja stars fly to Shredder's knee, exploding on it. This explosion causes the Shredder let go of the God Phoenix. Now finally free, the heroes fly into the air to see where the ninja stars came from.

"Who or what did that?" asked Jinpei. Ryu uses the radar and discovers that the person who threw the stars was the Splinter. The turtles and team cheer in excitement for him.

"How can you forget the ninja exploding stars? Haven't you learned anything from last time?" said Splinter as he laughs.

"Good thing that's over with!" said Mikey. "I knew he'd come for us!"

"Yeah right!" said the turtles, sarcastically.

"Okay, now let's get back to business!" said Joe. He then runs back to the Bird Missile button while Ryu changes the God Phoenix to face an injured Shredder.

"Blast it!" said an angry Shredder. "Who dare interfere…!" He then looks and sees Splinter from a distance. "That rat! Why you…!" As he is about to attack, he gets hit in the other leg by a Bird Missile.

"He's going down this time for sure!" said Joe. He shoots two more missiles, destroying both of Shredder's arms. "I got a perfect shot now!" said Joe. "I'm taking it!" Without hesitation, Joe pushes the button, sending one more Bird Missile at the Shredder. It hits right in the center, destroying the armor and sending Shredder's Utrom body flying away. The Shredder has been defeated once again.

Everyone in the ship (except Karai) rejoice with excitement that their hard battle is over. April and Casey also rejoice over the victory. "Well, it looks like the Shredder has been shredded once again." said Leo.

"Hold on second everyone!" said Ken. "Katse's still down there. Now that we have no more distractions, we should take this opportunity to unmask him."

"He's right." said Joe.

"Ryu! Lower us back down to Katse's scorpion-mecha so I can find him!"

"Gotcha!" said Ryu.

Katse is watching on his monitor as he sees the God Phoenix coming closer to his mecha. "Not so fast, Science Ninja Team!" he says with a cocky smile. He then presses the trans-dimensional button to teleport to the Gatchaman universe.

"What? No!" said an angry Ken. "He's escaped again! Damn it! And we were so close!"

"Ken, calm down!" said Leo.

"Yeah, Ken. We'll catch him someday." said Joe. "I know we will."

Ken slowly calms down, knowing that they did at least accomplished something today.

Ryu flies the God Phoenix to where Splinter is standing. All of the heroes bow to Splinter as way to thank him as Splinter bows back. "Thanks a lot, Master Splinter." said Leo.

"I am proud of all you." said Splinter. "Science Ninja Team, you are always welcomed here."

"It's a pleasure fighting along side all of you." said Ken. "May you all become successful in your future adventures."

"Same to you as well." said Leo, as he and Ken shake hands.

"Be prepared, as he will always come back." said Karai as she jumps off the ship.

"That may be true but we will stand together, no matter what." said Leo. "Good luck on finding Katse." Ken nods.

Donnie then takes out the trans-dimensional stick and teleports the God Phoenix and the Science Ninja Team to their world. "Well this is where we'll say our goodbyes." said Ken.

"Yeah. Take care, team." said Leo.

"You too, guys." said Ken.

"Ha! You're a real trooper, Joe!" said Raph.

"Thanks, Raph! Same to you." said Joe.

"You'll always be our friends." said Leo. "And thanks for everything you've done."

The Science Ninja Team then let the Ninja Turtles off the ship on top of a building. They each wave at each other as the God Phoenix flies away.

"Gonna miss those guys." said Mikey.

"Not!" said Donnie. "You're gonna miss those costumes."

"Let's say we get some pizza when we get back." said Leo.

"Ha ha! That's what I'm talking about!" said Mikey.

Donnie then pushes the trans-dimensional button to send them back.

The End.