(Moments before "A Chinatown Ghost Story")

Without difficulty, Nazir managed to destroy the four Foot Soldiers summoned by the Shredder. He slowly started to walk towards Shredder, carrying one of the Foot soldier by his foot. He then threw the body at the steps by Shredder's throne. One could easily tell that Nazir was extremely disappointed.

"They said the Foot Clan is the fiercest gang in the city of New York. Apparently, this doesn't show that." Nazir yelled as Shredder calmly got up from his throne.

"That was just a warm up. Now its high time for the real test." Shredder said and pressed a button which summoned both Rahzar and Tiger Claw. Tiger Claw just simply unsheathed his sword while Rahzar became the largest spike ball Nazir has ever seen. Like before with the Foot Soldiers, Nazir coolly unsheathed his scimitar.

"A Khajit and a werewolf? Even more of a disappointment." Nazir muttered and scoffed before charging at the two.

(Meanwhile at the Lair)

Donnie just left the interrogation room with Leo and Raph giving him wide eyed looks. Donnie let out an exasperated sigh before turning to them.

"At least it worked and didn't result in broken bones or egos." Donnie yelled at them. But the two were just shaking their heads simultaneously.

"Very smooth Donnie." Raph snickered, which resulted in Leo laughing hysterically.

"Hey guys." A girl's voice was heard. The three looked up to see April whom was alongside Casey. They looked ready for combat.

"Hey." The three said together, even though Raph and Leo threw some glances at Donnie.

"While you all are just sitting around doing nothing, we thought of doing something with you guys." April said. "Doing patrols to find Karai!"

"I don't think that will be enough." Leo said standing up and leaving the lab. Casey and April looked on in shock while Donnie and Raph remained impassive. "Has he been like that since then?" April asked to the two. "He is not the only one." Raph said looking at the dojo.

"What have you all been doing?" April asked.

"Well." Raph was about to say when Donnie interrupted him.

"You know what. I will fill you in during the patrol." Donnie said. He could tell that both Casey and Raph shot him some nasty looks. April however looked happy and the three walked away. Upon arriving at the exit, Donnie turned around and mouthed to Raph "Take care of her." In which Raph just shrugged.

(After the patrol for Karai/Miwa)

Donnie arrived back at the lair looking rather angry. If it wasn't for Casey Jones cockiness, the patrol would've gone well and led to the arrests of a few Purple Dragons members. Upon arriving, he noticed Leo, Raph and Mikey sitting in the living room looking at the dojo.

"Before you ask, she hasn't talked yet. She was muttering some strange words or faking some sleep." Raph said. "You should really consider letting her go."

"He still hasn't come out?" Donnie said almost absentmindedly.

"Yeah. Maybe we really should be looking for her this whole time." Mikey said unknowingly with Leo shooting at him a nasty look.

Donnie headed to the kitchen and decided to cook a late dinner for himself. He just placed a bowl of hot water with ramen noodles in the microwave. While the ramen was heating up, Donnie took the time to slice and dice some chicken and vegetables. Before leaving the kitchen, he just filled up a cup of water and headed to the lab. Upon leaving, he almost bumped into Leo, whom suspiciously eyed him.

Upon arriving at the lab, Donnie immediately placed the ramen bowl and cup near the table outside the interrogation room. He walked in and saw that the girl was half asleep. He then shook her as she groaned.

"Eventually, you do not want to talk at all, but I probably know how." Donnie said as he took away the recorder he left earlier. The girl just looked at him, surprised by his persistence.

"I am going to be playing a game called "Good Cop, Bad Cop". If you're willing to say anything, I will make your stay less uncomfortable. If you're still not willing to comply, I will bring in the red one whom would love to teach you some manners. Got it?" Donnie asked but the girl just looked away seeming rather uninterested. Donnie decided to bring in the bowl of soup and water.

"Look we can start off by giving you something to eat or drink alright?" Donnie said as he pushed the bowl and soup closer to the girl. "Just tell me your name."

"I've been through worse." The girl said as she gave some sideway glances from the food to Donnie. Donnie was about to get up until.

"My name is Riya." The girl said, looking straight at Donnie for the first time in this interrogation. "Riya? No last name or anything?" Donnie asked just as Riya shook her head.

"I was very young when I was an orphan. The only thing I think I know about my parents was that my father was a merchant and smuggler while my mother was the town healer." Riya said. However, Donnie didn't believe her story.

"So apparently in which ever city you were born in Hammerfell, they didn't put the orphaned in an orphanage?" Donnie asked. Riya did a "Somewhat" look and continued.

"They do. But when I was born, Hammerfell was ravaged by two wars. A civil war between two factions, the Crowns and the Forebears, and a war against a genocidal group of foreigners known as the Aldemiri Dominion. Many people died almost every day so it was pretty hard for the people to know who was who." Riya said. From the looks, Donnie believed that maybe she did have a difficult life as a child.

"So did you survive by being a petty thief?" Donnie asked in which Riya once again nodded. "I did, until a blacksmith took me in." Riya slightly chuckled. "He kept telling me that I was "the daughter he never had". He literally took care of me as long as he lived." Riya said, looking away.

"I'm very sorry about your loss." Donnie said reassuringly, but Riya just chuckled. "Don't be. By the time he died, he was very proud of me. I've learned his trade in blacksmithing weapons and armor. Thanks to his combat tutelage, I graduated at the top of combat school and was the first female at the time to achieve that feat." Donnie leaned back in his chair, surprised by nearly everything he is hearing.

"That explains everything. Your combat skills and the quality of your weapons." Donnie said but was quickly interrupted. "That was just the blade dancing skills. All those other abilities you saw will be said some other time." Riya said reassuringly. Donnie just nodded but asked the last question.

'Why do you hate Argonians so much then? He asked. Riya sighed before answering.

"A few months ago, I was contacted by an Argonian rogue, Jaree-Ra, during my stay in Solitude. I used to do favors for other Argonians and got along with them. However, Jaree-Ra was something else. Jaree-Ra, Deeja, and his gang, the Black Blood Marauders, were plotting to steal major cargo being brought in the Solitude dock. He hired me to take out the guards at a nearby watchtower while his sister and some marauders docked the ship. I joined up with Deeja's squad afterwards to collect my "share of the reward", but learned that Deeja and the Marauders agreed to kill me because I was a "loose end" to them. Apparently, I managed to find where Jaree-Ra and the rest of his marauders were hiding and swiftly ended their lives. Since then, I didn't trust any Argonian until you and your brothers." Riya said, with a small smile.

"See it wasn't that hard." Donnie said as he walked behind her. He pulled out a kunai and cut the binds. Riya started to rub out the soreness on her wrists and started to chow down on the ramen, not caring what it was.

"Eat it slowly. You've been here for a while without any food or drink." Donnie said as he walked out, but Riya didn't heed him. As he walked out, he noticed Raph and Leo were there, probably hearing the rest of the interrogation.

"You believe her?" Raph said, looking at Donnie cautiously, but was answered with an "I don't know" look by Donnie. Leo walked up towards the window.

"She could be right about her combat skills. Her sword play is beyond anything I have ever seen. It probably resembles Okichitaw, the mix of Judo, Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido with blades." Leo said.

"Yeah, but the way how she got me in that hold? Also, let's not forget how she knocked out Mikey with a head butt and almost dislocated Raph's wrist. She is likely an assassin or femme fatale." Donnie pointed out.

Raph was about to say something until Mikey arrived, huffing and puffing for air. Once again the three face palmed over Mikey's actions.

"Guys! I just got a call from Casey. He says that both April and Irma is kidnapped by the Purple Dragons!" Mikey explained.

"Okay, we will be there in a moment." Raph said as he and Leo ran to get their weapons. Donnie meanwhile just stood and watched the camera directed on Riya. Even though the bowl and cup were empty, Donnie could see that Riya is fiddling with the chopsticks he gave to her. After reassuring himself that nothing will happen, Donnie joined up with his brothers.

(After "A Chinatown Ghost Story")

When the brothers arrived back to the lair, the four decided to head to the interrogation room. Donnie immediately got in the room and took away the glassware. He motioned for Mikey to get some food and refill the cup.

Donnie went inside and sat in front of Riya. Once again, Riya smiled as she waited patiently. Donnie looked suspiciously towards her. He knew that it has been two days that Riya has had a proper sleep and bags should've developed under her eyes, but she looked completely normal. He immediately got up, pulled out a flashlight and performed a swinging-flashlight test on Riya's eyes. To his astonishment, not only did Riya not resisted, but her pupils remained the same when he flashed each eye.

"What was that for?" Riya asked, blinking rapidly. "I was checking if you were asleep or not." Donnie sat down. "Interestingly though, you're not an insomniac as you're making me believe."

"Insomniac?" Riya asked again. "A person who has a hard time falling asleep. There is something inside of you that's keeping you active like crazy. Mind if I take some blood samples to check if you are on a drug or substance?" Donnie asked.

Upon the mention of blood, Riya just rapidly started to shake her head like crazy. "No! I won't allow you to take my gift, and curse." She yelled at him. "It brought nothing but sorrow and destruction. It almost ruined my life!"

"I need to know what is it Riya. The process will not kill you." Donnie said, trying to calm Riya. Riya looked at Donnie suspiciously, just as Mikey walked in with water and a slice of pizza. Even after Mikey left, the two didn't move at all. Then Riya just leaned back

"Lycanthropy." Riya silently whispered, bowing her head. All of the sudden, she was clinching her fists.

"Pardon?" Donnie said as he got closer to Riya. All of the sudden, Riya slammed her hands on the table. Donnie noticed claws growing on her nails, but when he looked up at Riya's face. Riya was snarling and some canine teeth were forming. Her eyes went from stormy blue to pitch black. Donnie was about to move away when Riya started to twitch and then grab her head. She let out a few screams and shouts until she passed out.

The other three rushed in to Donnie's. Before one could say a thing, Riya's hand was on the table as she helped herself up on the chair. Her breath was still ragged as the four watched and waited in silence. Upon noticing the food and drink, Riya immediately wolfed it down. After breathing normally, she just sat straight up and looked at the four, completely normal.

"Still want to conduct "tests"?" Riya asked with a tone of bitterness before looking away.

"I'll give you some time to rest." Donnie said standing up. Riya shooed him away, as she is holding her head. Donnie leaned over and took the plate and cup. Upon leaving the room, Donnie could tell the others were spooked.

"Is she a mutant?" Mikey immediately asked. Donnie was about to answer until Leo cut in.

"All of the mutants we have encountered are in permanent form. Riya could change form whenever she wants to." Leo explained.

"But what is Lycanthropy?" Raph asked. Donnie booted up the computer and checked it out. The other three surrounded him.

"It says here that it's a psychological disorder in which a delusional person believes they can change into a wolf. But we just saw some of her transformation so it must be a disease or something." Donnie said.

"She wasn't kidding about "my gift and curse"." Leo pointed out, looking at the window. "We should let her go immediately."

"Let who go?" an old voice was heard behind them. The four immediately turned around and saw Splinter standing on the entrance to the garage, rubbing his "goatee".

Before they could answer, Splinter immediately interrupted again.

"Did you brought in another human again when I told you not to do so?!" Splinter yelled. He immediately brushed past the four and opened the door to the interrogation room. All was silent until Splinter demanded the four back in the room. Upon arriving, they saw that Splinter and Riya were locked in a death stare. The four were worried about Riya changing and killing the whole family on sight.

"What have you told them?" Splinter asked in a cool voice. Riya still remained impassive.

"Well now, it's hard to recall when I'm not from this world." Riya bit back towards Splinter.

"Then why are you here?" Splinter asked again. Riya faced away from Splinter.

"An escape attempt went wrong and I ended up here in this strange city. The purple one found me. Then the blue one knocked me out and brought me here." Riya said noticing Leo and Donnie were looking down with guilty looks.

"What were you in your world?" Splinter asked again. Riya looked back at Splinter with a smirk across her face.

"Blacksmith, weapons master, thief, assassin, alchemist, and sword for hire." Riya looked directly at Splinter. Even though there was anger on Splinter's face, he was silently impressed by what this girl has claimed to be her areas of expertise.

"I'll be more than eager enough to see your skills, girl." Splinter said, turning around to look at his sons. The four didn't dare to look up to their sensei as he left the interrogation room. When they looked up, Riya was just shaking her head, but had a wide smirk on her face.

"Well, looks like I told you my entire story." Riya said, trying her hardest not to laugh. All of the sudden, Leo walked up to her, bringing her entire equipment and threw it at the table.

"Get dressed. Your room is at the far end." Leo said and walked away.

"Wait, didn't that room belonged….?" Raph was about to ask, but Leo sucker punched him in the gut. This infuriated Raph as he tried to chase after his brother with Mikey after him. Donnie was just shaking his head in disgust upon Leo's course of action towards the mention of Karai/Miwa.

"What is his deal?" Riya asked. Donnie turned around and was surprised to see that Riya was completely dressed in her battle attire in mere seconds. The only thing that was missing was the cowl and mouth guard.

"Abraham Lincoln once said. My greatest concern is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with your failure." Donnie said. Riya silently nodded, not asking who Abraham Lincoln was. Before she left the room, she turned around and faced Donnie.

"There are no words, no clever quotes to neatly sum up what's happened that day. Sometimes you do everything exactly right and still you feel like you failed. Did it needed to end that way? Riya said as she closed the door. Donnie was left to silently ponder Riya's words.

"Sometimes the day just ends." Donnie said to himself in the dark, silent room.

Riya opened the door to her temporary room and was rather surprised by the modesty of it. In it was a small table, a Japanese futon, an oil lamp and a closet. She could tell that someone once resided here and could be the same person that makes Leo upset. Once she lit the lamp, She pulled out an ebony knife and scratched her name on the concrete wall in the dragon language. Afterwards she immediately placed her weapons up with care and undressed herself. Upon laying down on the futon, she felt an object underneath her pillow. She reached underneath and pulled out a torn picture of a woman.

"Beautiful." Riya muttered before blacking out.

Meanwhile in the dojo, Splinter headed to the wall, where he kept his belongings from Japan. He looked at the picture of him, Tang Shen and a baby Miwa. He slowly rubbed his finger on the image of Miwa and then looked out at the dojo, straight towards the foreigner's room.

"She reminds me of you." Splinter said to himself as he placed the picture back and headed towards his room to either sleep or meditate. For the first time since that fateful night, there was a peaceful silence that surrounded the lair.

(Meanwhile back in Shredder's lair)

Nazir has managed to take down Rahzar, but is having difficulty with Tiger Claw. He even had to admit that Tiger Claw was perhaps the best Khajit swordsman he has ever faced in his entire life. After a few parries, Tiger Claw managed to disarm Nazir and held him at point. The two circled around a bit.

"Impressive skills." Tiger Claw remarked towards Nazir. However, Nazir looked angry at the remark.

"Save me the praise Khajit." Nazir bit back at Tiger Claw. Tiger Claw was about to go for the kill until.

"Enough!" Shredder's voice boomed in the room. The three immediately ran close to Shredder's throne and kneeled. Shredder walked in front of Rahzar and sucker punched him. Rahzar got the memo of Shredder's disappointment in him. He just walked past Tiger Claw and eventually stood in front of Nazir. In all of his years of recruiting, Shredder is impressed by Nazir's composure. Many before him would shake or collapse from awe when around him, but this man stood his ground in an unfazed manner.

"You have done well Nazir. I could use someone with your skills." Shredder said. Both Tiger Claw and Rahzar stared at Shredder upon his decision. "I could use your attitude to help train my soldiers into ruthless warriors like you." Nazir smiled upon Shredder's request.

"That was another thing I did during my days in the Dark Brotherhood. Bring in and break the rookies." Nazir said with a sadistic smirk. However Shredder shook his head.

"Rahzar will deal with the recruiting. You will deal with the training being given." Shredder told Nazir. Nazir slowly nodded as the three were about to get up until.

"Fail me like he has, and you will end up in a state even worse than him. Do you understand?" Shredder threatened Nazir, whom replied with quick nods. He shooed the three away as he went back to his thoughts about Karai's predicament and silently cursing Splinter.