A/N: Finally, an update! It only took me how long? Well, in this chapter, we start learning about her past fully. Hope you enjoy.

Looking at the ground, I said, "So I'm assuming you guys what the whole story on why I got in with the Clan and why they're after me, right?"

Nodding their heads, I began, "It started the summer I turned 12."

School had just gotten out, which meant it was time for summer vacation, which also meant later curfew. And boy was I happy for later curfews. Plus it was the first summer my parents trusted me enough to go out on my own. As long as I stayed within a five mile radius of the home, which I had no problem with. I was just glad that they trusted me enough to let me be by myself.

Running out of school, I ran as fast as I could to my brother and gave him the biggest hug I could. Before I could let go of him, he whispered in my ear, "You know its your birthday tomorrow, right?"

Pushing him away, I nodded my head and he continued, "Well my Master has finally given me the okay to bring you. So tomorrow night, I want you come with me when I leave. But you can't tell mom and dad, okay?"

"I swear I won't tell them," I said while jumping for joy, "I finally get to come see what you club thing is all about."

He nodded his head and replied, "And if you get really good and fighting, he might make you into an elite member."

Squealing, I gave him another hug and ran to my bus before it left on me. Before I climbed in it, I looked at my brother and gave him the biggest smile I could. It was then that I knew my life was going to change, and boy did it.

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It was nearing midnight, well past my new curfew, and let me tell you, I was jittery. I couldn't stay in the same spot for more than three minutes without getting up to move around. Mom and dad had already been sleeping for an hour or so, my brother had been gone for about three hours so far. He told me when he left that he would be back within an hour and half or so, so where could he be. Walking towards my window, I look out to see nothing has changed since the last time. Which was only about five minutes ago.

Grunting, I flop onto my bed, almost on the verge of getting up on this whole thing. What an end to an awesome birthday. Not saying that my 12th birthday wasn't fun, it was, but I was expecting more.

When I was almost asleep, I felt a hand on my shoulder. Whipping around, I see that it was my brother. Almost screaming, I latch onto him saying, "I thought you were never going to come back. I almost lost hope you know."

Covering my mouth, he said, "I know I'm later that expected, but I got caught up with a few things at the hangout. But everything is good now."

I nodded my head, and he continued saying, "Now to leave we need to be very quiet, since mom and dad are sleeping. When we get out to the street, I need you to follow me closely, as for we will be taking the sewers to get us most of the way there. Why we are doing it that was is to stay out of places cops usually are. They would be suspicious on way two kids our age are wondering around at this time at night. Capiche?"

"Capiche."

Taking one last look at my home, I follow Tony down into the sewer-system, somehow knowing that it was a good idea. While we were down there, I noticed that there was others that were running past us, some stopping us to figure out who I was, others just saying hi to us. In the mist of it all, I noticed that most of them were respecting him, and others just giving a nod of the head. Like they were on the same level as him or something.

Before I could even ask why the kids were doing that, Tony said, "The reason most of the kids were respecting me is because I'm one of the Master's henchmen. Meaning, that I can have free-rein of almost anything that is at the hang-out. Which means I'm a top-dog."

"So you're like one of the strongest in this group? That is so cool. Will I ever be like you?"

"Maybe you will. And here is our way out," he said while climbing up a ladder.

Following him up, I realize were at a completely different part of the city. Noticing that there was only one building, I started towards it. Tony ended up grabbing my shoulder and said, "Let me go first, its one of our customs."

Nodding my head, I start following him. Ten minutes later, we reached the fence that was around the building and went underneath it. Walking towards the door, I could hear music blaring thru the door. It sounded more like a dance club than a hangout place to me.

Reaching the door, my brother gave me a look and opened the door. Stepping inside, I see that it was the ultimate place for anybody of any age. It had ramps, video games, a music place, card games and even a place just to hang out and talk stuff.

"Dude," I said while turning to my brother, "Why didn't you bring me here sooner?"

He shrugged his shoulders and said, "Well our Master has a strict age limit. You have to be 12 to be able to come in. Speaking of which, I have to bring you to Tatsu."

"Is he your Master."

"In a sense," he said while turning to go down the stairs, "He helps us train in Martial Arts. And if ever get good enough, he brings us to Master Shredder and has us show off our skills against one of him army."

"Like yourself."

"Yes, like myself. I'm just assuming you wanted to learn how to fight, which is very brave of you. Not many females in the Clan learn how to fight."

"How come?" I asked.

"Its widely believed that Master Shredder only allows guys in his group. Which for the most part is true. But if he sees that you have talent and know how to use that talent, he brings you into the highest group."

Nodding my head, I realize that we had stopped in front of two doors. Tony bowed to the guards that were standing there, and they bowed back. Opening the doors, I first saw a bald man with a mustache coaching kids on how to fight. The man noticed us standing in the back, and he grunted.

Not knowing what to do, my brother nudged me forward. I walked up to the man and immediately bowed to him. He walked around me, and started examining me. When he faced me, he said, "Name?"

"Kris. I'm Tony's little sister who is interested in learning how to fight."

Giving me a look, he grunted, "Tiny, powerful, and speaks her mind."

Next thing I knew he was going thru a door that seemed to come out of nowhere. Turning to my brother, he gives me the thumbs up, which I think is good. Giving him a smile, I turn back to see Tatsu coming back.

He stopped in front of me and said, "You start training tomorrow, six o'clock sharp."

Bowing to him, I quickly leave the room. My heart was pounding so much, I thought it would explode. I waited for my brother to exit the room before I officially left the hang out, which took a whole ten minutes. And when he finally did, the only thing he did was drag me by the arm to get me to follow him.

It was then that I fully realized how much my life was going to change.