Chapter 5 – Oh Shell

(Katrina's POV)

Every day now for the past month we had been staying with the turtles. Every day I had trained myself in the Dojo. I knew Leo was suspicious and a few times he almost caught me. I honestly didn't know why I was hiding it from him or why I wanted to train in the first place. I felt like I had to. Finally I found something else to do in my life besides read like a nerd. Being a ninja. That sounded cool! I could really kick Purple Dragons' butts then!

Antonio was healing fast and Donnie said it was because he was and healthy and in such good shape. Though Ant bragged he was a super hero. But nonetheless, that meant we could go home soon.

I would have gone home sooner but I refused to leave Ant. It was my fault that he got hurt and although I really didn't like the idea of bunking in a sewer, I was going to stay. Master Splinter understood and gave his permission.

Over the past few days I got to know the turtles better.

Leo was their leader and the eldest of his brothers. He wielded the twin Katanas. He loved that dorky show Space Heroes and he seemed very protective of his family. Though he constantly argued with his hot-headed, Sai wielding brother Raph.

Raph was my favorite of all the turtles. His hot-headed personality was quite similar to mine. He had been warming up to me and we started hanging out after I stopped calling his Sais forks.

Donnie or Don's weapon was the Bo-Staff. A long 6 foot stick that had a lot of power in its attack. Donnie was the brains of the team and he built many of the things they used on missions and in the lair.

And last, but certainly not least was Mikey. The nunchuck wielding goofball and prankster. He was the youngest of his brothers and the most childish. He loved to pull pranks and name villains for some reason. He was carefree and compassionate.

This place wasn't bad but I soon began to become restless. Revenge was on my mind for those Purple Dragon scum. They had to be taught a lesson once and for all. I knew if I waited for Antonio to fully recover, he'd insist on going. I couldn't allow him to face those goons again. That's why I planned on going today, alone.

Everyone was doing their own thing so now was the best time to sneak out. I stepped as lightly as I could to the turnstiles.

"Hey dudette! Where you going?"

I froze. It had to be Mikey. I turned and put my hands on my hips.

"Just going out to explore the tunnels." One thing I was good at. Lying. It was something that came so easily to me. I could keep a straight face and make my voice sound truthful. Heck, I could probably get passed a lie detector!

"Oh." Mikey smiled, "Well don't get lost!"

I smiled back, "I won't! Bye Mikey!" I ran off into the sewers. I smirked. Time for some major butt woopin'.

(Leonardo's POV)

"Hey dudette! Where you going?" I raised my head from the tv screen that was playing my all-time favorite tv show. I got up carefully and slowly. I turned my head and saw Mikey facing one of our guests.

Where was she going?

I pretended to walk to the Dojo, and then hid in the shadows. I quickly moved close enough to hear her response. 'Exploring huh?' I didn't believe it.

"Oh. Well don't get lost!"

"I won't! Bye Mikey!"

My eyes narrowed. Something was up and I was going to find out what. I heard her footsteps quickly fade as she ran off into the sewers.

I jumped out in front of Miley.

"Ahhhh!" Mikey jumped back then relaxed, "Dude! Don't scare me like that!"

I ignored him, "Mikey I want you to follow Katrina"

He looked at me blankly then smiled, "Ok!" He started to skip away.

"Follow her without being seen." I ordered.

He stopped and turned, "Aw really dude? Why?"

"I don't trust her. She's up to something." I growled.

"Can do bro!" Mikey smiled and took off.

As he left I began to wonder. Was there really anything to worry about or was I imagining that familiar glint in her eyes?

(Michelangelo's POV)

The night wind barely stirred my short bright orange bandana tails as I ran and flipped across the rooftops. It was a nice peaceful night and I was having a lot of fun. As I preformed an awesome flip I briefly forgot my solo mission. As I caught a glimpse of my target I went instant ninja mode and followed above her.

I jumped across the rooftops, trailing Katrina from above. Suddenly she stopped and dived behind a metal trash can. I turned my head to see three Purple Dragons walking down the alleyway. They drew closer to Kat's hiding spot and she leapt out. I expected her to run but no, she faced them! I noticed a strange glint in her eyes and it made me shiver. I had seen it before. It held the hunger for revenge.

"Oh look who it is. It's that girl who threatened us." The leader Fong sneered.

I heard a low growl emit from Kat's throat and she clenched her fists, "I'm gonna show you what happens when you mess with my friends!" She glared at them. If looks could kill they'd be dead in an instant.

They all laughed, "A pretty little girl like you? It looks like we'll have to teach YOU a lesson." Sid threatened.

So that's why she came out here. For revenge. She was just like Raph!

"If you think I'm gonna let you kick my ass a second time, think again!" Kat let that hang for a moment before she attacked.

The Purple Dragons were caught off guard by her sudden attack and Fong was punched hard in the cheek. But he simply caught his balance and wiped his jaw.

"You'll have to try harder than that princess!" That just seemed to make Kat angrier.

She ran at him but Tsoi come from the side and barreled into her like a football player. She grunted as she hit the ground but got back on her feet and him right where the sun don't shine.

I had to admit, she wasn't half bad and she seemed to be holding her own; that is until two familiar mutants showed up.

Rahzar slammed his massive paw down on her and Fishface stepped on her chest.

"Oh no…" I murmured. This was bad.

(Antonio's POV)

I sat on my bed, reading a book about cells. Donnie had leant it to me and so far it was the only entertaining thing I had to do right now, what with my injury and all. Though Donnie said I could go home soon anyway. It was ok living with cool mutant turtles. They led such awesome lives! But living in a sewer isn't the best, plus I kind of missed my foster parents. Yes, both I and Katrina had foster parents. That's why were so close. We understood each other. From what I've heard, having a mother is great but a foster mother is different somehow. They don't give the same love a mother would give their own child. We really only had each other. She was almost like my sister.

I heard a loud knock at my door and sighed. With that much force I could guess it was Raph. He didn't like me very much but his brothers said he doesn't like new people anyway.

"Come in!" I called and put my book down. Before I even had a chance to blink, I was pressed against the wall, a strangely familiar katana pointed at my neck.

My dull blue eyes widened in surprise and terror, "Leo!" I had just gotten over the idea of talking, giant turtles! Now one of them was trying to kill me!

His fiery sapphire eyes narrowed dangerously, "Who are you?" He hissed.

"I'm Antonio! Remember me? Got stabbed in the gut?" I chuckled nervously.

"What is your friend up to? She's acting very strange."

I looked at him; confusion filled my expression, "What do you mean?"

"You know what I mean!" He pressed the blade closer, seeming being pushed to his limit of control. I could just imagine him turning into a rabid animal, tearing my flesh apart. I shivered as he continued, "She left the lair! Where is she going?"

My eyes widened even more if that was possible, "She left the lair?"

"Don't play dumb Antonio!" His stare held the iciness of a cruel blizzard and I nearly froze in fear. He thought I was a threat?!

"I'm not! You shouldn't have let her go!" I yelped, some of my confidence returning.

"Why not?" He was curious, I could tell, but he still held that icy glare.

I wanted to know why he was suspicious but there was no time! Katrina was going to get herself hurt!

"She went for revenge! She's like you and Raph mixed together! Very protective of her friends and has the rage of Raph. I've gotta stop her!" I practically pleaded.

Leo's eyes remained narrowed but he backed off me and my hand flew to my neck, rubbing it. He sheathed his Katana and ran out, leaving me glaring after him. I really wanted to strangle that guy.

(Katrina's POV)

I kicked the PD right where it hurts and he crumpled to the ground. I smirked. 'Haha. Suckers.'

Then, I felt a sharp pain in my side and before I even knew it, I hit the ground, hard, "Ow!" The breath was knocked out of me as I felt something heavy on my chest. I peered up and screamed. There was a giant fish with robotic legs and lethal looking fangs. Beside it was an extremely tall and skinny wolf thing, bones covering his body.

'This must be Rahzar and Fishface!' Mikey had told me about them; his once 'best friend' Chris Bradford who turned out to be working for Shredder. And Xever, a thief who was given a second chance by Shredder. Renamed Rahzar and Fishface, they were both deadly enemies for a child such as me. And I was already at the bottom of the food chain.

Fishface removed his shiny steel robotic leg and Rahzar picked me up with his bony, six inch claws. I struggled and tried to get free but it was no use. I was certainly no match for a mutant.

"She has his determination." Rahzar growled in a low voice. It was the kind of sound that you'd hear in the dark and want to immediately run away. His beady yellow eyes bore into my very soul, making my skin crawl.

"Put me down freak!" I demanded, unfazed by what he said, or meant. Rahzar lifted me up higher and slammed me into the concrete on my back. I heard my own bones cracking, echo off the close ally walls, before darkness consumed my mind.

(Leo's POV)

I ran low to the ground, jumping rooftop after rooftop, gaze flicking from side to side. I muttered under my breath, "Come on Mikey, where are you.."

I wasn't sure myself if I quite believed Antonio's story, but I had no evidence that they'd betray us. They were just kids after all, but there was something about them. Something that I didn't like.

The more I thought about it, the more it bothered me. From now on I was going to keep a close eye on those two.

I was snapped out of my thoughts when the sound of fighting hit my ears. Metal clashing metal, and the faint sound of my younger brother's battle cry. 'Oh no!' What if my suspicions were correct!

As I drew closer to the sound it became clearer. I skidded to a halt at the edge of a building and my eyes widened. Katrina was on the ground, unconscious. She lay on her back, bleeding from her head and her arm twisted at an odd angle that would make anyone cringe.

Mikey was fighting both Rahzar and Fishface, or at least trying.

"Get away from her!" My eyes widened at what Mikey said. Katrina wasn't behind this?

"You alone can't defeat us turtle." Rahzar almost purred in content and amusement. He raised his paw with a roar and slammed Mikey up against the brick wall. He slumped to the ground and made no further movement, his baby blue eyes hidden from the world.

I reached for my Katanas. These guys needed a beat down.

"Leave them alone!" I opened my mouth but the words didn't come from me. Something flashed past me and jumped down the fire escape. My eyes widened. 'Antonio!'

He reached the ground and glared at the two mutants. In an instant he was in a fighting stance, fists held up. His bandages were covered by his Minecraft T-shirt and he didn't look that threatening.

But I watched and waited. What would he do? One thing's for sure, evil or not, that kid had guts!

"What is this?" Fishface asked in that silky and mischievous voice.

"The turtles are sending humans as backup?" Rahzar almost laughed before Antonio answered him.

"And I see Shredder is too afraid to come out and finish the job himself. What a coward" He retorted.

The mutant dog growled and narrowed his eyes to slits, "Master Shredder isn't a coward boy."

"Oh I think he is." Ant smirked.

I watched, unable to move. I couldn't believe what I was seeing. A little kid like Ant was facing two huge mutants with years of training in martial arts! They could beat him with one punch.

It all happened too fast. Within seconds, Rahzar had Ant pinned to the wall, claws digging into his shoulders, "No one calls Shredder a coward." He growled.

That was it, "Let him go!" I jumped down and landed with my knees bent and Katanas pointed at them.

"These kids are going to the Shredder, turtle. You won't stop us this time." Fishface sneered.

"No they're not." I growled sternly. They'd have to get through me first. Before he could respond I attacked. Rahzar roared and knocked me back but I kept a firm grip on my weapons and faced them again. I was about to attack again when I heard a familiar whizzing sound. I tuned quickly and barely had enough time to doge to the side before an arrow slashed through the air, right where my head had been just seconds ago.

"Woah!" I looked up and my eyes widened, "Shredder!"

I am soooooo sorry! I know you guys waited so long for this! DX I have just been so busy! I'll try really hard to update faster.