Emily groaned as she woke up. She glanced over her right shoulder. She squinted and made out a heart monitor and a green figure typing away at a computer.
"Hello?" The green figure jerked and grabbed what looked like a bo-staff from behind the chair and whirled around. She saw that he was a turtle. He was wearing a purple mask and she then noticed how the bo-staff had purple binding wrapped around it.
"Oh it's you." The figure immediately relaxed as it noticed her. She glanced around and realized that she was in a lab.
"Where am I?" The purple clad turtle gave her a small grin.
"You're at the Lair. Let me call the others." With that the turtle left the room calling, "Leo! Raph! Mikey! Ty!"
Emily blinked as she soon remembered the boy, Ty. She growled remembering the attack and her rescue. She especially remembered the turtle in blue. Said turtle then entered the room.
"Glad to see you're awake. Emily flushed at how deep his tone was.
"T-Thanks… So what's your name?"
Leo blinked at the girl, she didn't act scared of him, just shy. He coughed and then realized that he never answered her question.
"OH! Sorry zoned out there. My name is Leonardo, but I go by Leo usually."
Emily nodded, "I'm Emily. So whe-"
Raph stormed in the room, "Nice ta meet ya, and now get out."
Emily blinked and stuttered as Raph marched up to her bead. She sat up and then realized what a girl she was being. She put a hard look on her face, "What do you want?"
Raph snarled and held up a pendant. Emily gasped when she saw the flame embedded on it. It was a gift from Blaze when they were kids…
She snatched it back and held it close. Raph pointed a meaty finger at her.
"So you support the Shredder do ya!" She growled up at him. She had heard about that villain, only because all the Disney villains dissed him. She knew that he was bad though.
"It's a gift from my older brother!" She yelled as she fumbled with the clasp. She finally opened it and showed Raph the picture of her and her brother when they were 7 and 5. Raph froze in shock as Emily tried to hide her tears. She missed Blaze so much… And that's when Ty decided to come in, followed by Mikey and Don.
Emily glared at Raph and Raph looked shocked. Ty tried to understand what happened when he saw Leo rubbing his face, completely irritated. Ty then saw the amulet.
Ty gasped and pointed an accusing finger at her, ignoring the looks Raph was ending at him.
"You support the Foot!"
Emily growled and showed him the amulet. A boy and girl were sitting in a tree, laughing and smiling. Then she snapped it shut so that Ty was looking directly at her.
"Look! That's my older brother! You know the one that was killed! His name was Blaze as in the flame! That's why he got me the fire amulet!" Then she turned to Raph.
"And I know all about the Shredder. Jafar never would shut up about the guy and-"She slapped a hand over her mouth as her eyes went wide.
Ty narrowed his eyes, "Whose Jafar? Your boyfriend?" Emily gagged and shook her head in disbelief. Don tapped his head.
"Wait! Wasn't that an old Disney villain?" Emily nodded sheepishly and turned to look at the ground.
"Yeah… I lived with the Disney group." She raised her head, her grey blue eyes filled with expectation. The boys only looked at her in disbelief and doubt.
Raph crossed his arms and leaned against the wall, "Yeah right. We found you on a rooftop unconscious… Where were your Disney friends then?"
Emily glared up at him. She then dropped her head and let a small tear fall. Leo noticed and walked over to her bed. He sat next to her and hung an arm over her shoulder.
"Emily? What happened to you?"
Emily collapsed and turned her head into his chest. Leo jerked in surprise, his eyes wide as she sobbed into his plastron. He tried to regain composure as he patted her back awkwardly.
"When I was 10 and my older brother Blaze was 12 our parents told us that we were the Guardians. The Guardians were in charge of helping the Disney groups fight the villains and help them win. My parents were both Guardians so me and Blaze were next. We were so excited… We t-thought it wou-would be all fun… Meet our Disney heroes, a-and-"
"And what?" Ty crossly interrupted her, leaning on the wall like Raph was. Leo narrowed his eyes at his youngest brother.
"Let her talk Tyler." Ty narrowed his eyes and threw his hands up in mock surrender at his oldest brother.
Emily glared up at him, "And it turned out that it wasn't! Those villains that everyone laughed at? They killed my family. They killed Blaze… He was my hero… My best friend…" She pulled her knees up under her chin and placed her chin on her knees. The tears slowly cascaded down as she closed her eyes.
Leo held her close in a hug. Then he realized something.
"Emily… Why are you here?" Emily looked up at him.
"I needed a new lifestyle. I-I couldn't stay there where Blaze and I-I grew up… Aslan told me to leave to try and avoid heartbreak. So I used the portal and traveled to the roof… That's when those ninjas came and you guys saved me. By the way…. Thanks."
Ty looked up from where he was at the prod from Raph. Emily was looking up at him.
"I-I heard that you kept the ninjas from me when they attacked…." Ty nodded in acceptance and looked away again.
"I still find it impossible that you lived in Disney." Ty voiced what he and his brothers were thinking. Emily looked at him with a soft look of understanding. She slowly unwound her knees from under her. She placed them on the floor.
Emily shivered as the cold shot up through her sneakers and up her spine. She placed a hand on Leo's shoulder and stood up. Leo placed a steadying hand on her back. She turned to Don.
"Did you happen to grab that duffel bag off the roof?" Don nodded and left to go fetch it from the sitting room. He swiftly returned with her bag on his shoulder. Emily quickly grabbed it and placed it on the bed. She dug through her junk until she found the picture of her family and the Disney group.
"Here," She handed the picture to Ty who gasped.
"Whoa…" He handed the picture to Raph.
Ty closed his eyes, forever imprinting the picture of his favorite character… Robin Hood.
Raph's eyes widened as well as he imprinted the Beast on his memory.
Leo memorized the form of Simba, who reminded him of his younger self.
Don memorized the form of the Professor, who he always admired for the brains.
Emily gently eased the photo out of Don's grip. She smiled as the boys gaped at her.
"I know… but it wasn't as fun as you think. I can't tell you how many times… Never mind." She placed the photo in her bag and zipped it shut. She turned her back to the boys and zipped her bag shut. She placed her bag on her shoulder and turned. The boys were gone.
She sighed and left the lab. She examined the living area. She turned to what was the front door, or so she guessed. Her eyes widened when she saw the four turtles blocking her way. She turned around and saw the boy leaning on the opposite wall. She slowly walked over to him and held out her hand.
"Thanks again?"
"Tyler" He shook her hand and then muttered under his breath, "Don't let the door hit you on the way out." Emily's eyes widened in hurt.
"Okay then… Bye I guess."
She turned and walked over to the others. She gave a small smile.
"Thanks again… Tell Tyler I'm sorry for whatever I did." With that she accepted a hug from Mikey and shouldered her way into the underground of New York.
Raph stomped over to where his youngest brother was slouching against the wall.
"What the heck was that shit about?" Tyler glared up at his older brother.
"What? Was I too harsh on the little princess?" Raph glared as his top began to heat up.
"She's now alone in the city of New freakin' York. Where the Foot and Purple Dragons are waiting for someone like her!" Ty rolled his eyes.
"Well it's her problem now." With that Leo looked up from the couch and Mikey paused his game. Even Don stuck his head out of his lab. The three brothers left their areas and joined Raph, cornering their youngest brother against the wall. Ty glared up at them.
"What did you just say?" Mikey hissed, anger reflecting in his eyes. Ty tried to look calm, but when Mikey got mad you were screwed. Ty sank closer to the wall, black eyes wide.
Raph picked up his brother by his collar of his shirt and carried him to the front door. Don was already typing on his Shell Cell. Raph dropped his brother flat on his butt outside the Lair. Tyler glared up at his brother.
"Well now it's your problem. Donnie here just changed the code to enter our home." Tyler's eyes widened.
"Until you bring Emily back. She's your problem." Raph smirked at his brother as Leo gave him a small wave with Mikey smiling at him. Donnie waved his Shell Cell at his brother.
"Good Luck." Tyler scowled as the door slammed shut. He at least had his Shell cell. He wiped the water off him and fixed his hoodie. He made his way to the nearest man-hole and climbed up to the surface.
"EMILY!" Tyler groaned as he sat on a cardboard box. This was the 15th block he had checked for that stupid girl. It had been 5 hours since he was kicked out. He glared up at the sky as he felt the rain begin to fall. That was when he heard the scream. It was all too familiar. He leapt for the nearby fire escape and climbed the stairs up to the rooftop.
He flew across the room. Lightning flashed and he saw a brunette ponytail surrounded by black.
"EMILY!" Grey blue eyes flashed as she was dragged down. Her hands were dragged behind her back. She struggled and kicked a ninja in the groin and ran into Tyler. He caught her and threw her behind him. He lowered into the defensive stance and glared at the 30 ninjas in front of him. He handed her his Shell Cell.
"Call the others and if you can fight do it."Emily nodded and began to dial.
Leo sat down and saw the movie that Mikey picked.
"Captain America? Really?" Mikey nodded eagerly.
"You know it!" Then Raph's cell began to ring. He looked at the caller I.D. and smirked.
"It's Tyler. Poor kid probably wants to come home." Then he shut off his phone and jumped onto the couch by Leo.
Emily growled. Ty glanced at her while fighting another 2 ninjas.
"What's wrong?" She looked up at him.
"Raph didn't answer."
"Try Mikey."
"Got it."
Mikey's phone went off next.
Mikey looked down, "Tyler."
Raph smirked, "Let him go."
"Whatever you say Raph."
Emily growled when her phone went to voicemail. She slammed it shut again and began to hit more buttons. She heard Ty yell in pain and she looked up.
Ty was holding on to his shoulder, where a red substance was flowing quickly. He glared at the ninjas and then looked back at her, "Some help would be nice."
"I'm doing the best I can!"
When Don's phone began to vibrate, Raph reached over and shut it.
"Geez… Maybe Ty needs us." Mikey looked at his brothers.
"Not!"
Emily grabbed Tyler's shoulders and dragged him behind her. She angrily punched in Leonardo and called.
'Please Leo… Please hurry.'
Leo grabbed his phone and opened it, much to the disappointment of Raph.
"Hel-?"
"Leo! Thank God! *crack* Hurry up and get your asses up here! Ninja attack. Tyl-"
Static filled the Lair. The four brothers were silent in shock. Raph was the first to move.
"Damn it! I shouldn't have tried to make a joke! Damn!" He grabbed his sais off the coffee table with Don on his heels, already tracking Ty's Shell Cell. Mikey followed suit.
Leo shook his head. He was needed; now he had to go to work. He felt back to make sure his katanas were in place then leapt out of the Lair. He leapt into the armored car and the brothers drove off. Donnie gave the countdown.
"15 blocks to go."
Emily growled. She had been helpless when the phone was ripped out of her hands and shattered against the wall. She punched another ninja. She was trying her best to protect Tyler, and she was paying a price. Already some of her wounds were re-opening.
'Hurry guys. Please'
"13 blocks" Raph stepped up on acceleration.
Emily was beginning to lose her focus. She knew Tyler was already out for the count. He groaned in pain. She narrowed her eyes. She would protect him and save them both.
Even if she died trying.
"9 blocks." Leo glanced out the window, watching the rain slowly begin to fall.
Emily sighed when the cool rain slowly washed her. She basked in its soothing flows. She shook her head quickly and punched at another ninja. The ninja retaliated with a swipe at her head.
CRACK!
She felt woozy and fought hard to stay on her feet. She punched at another ninja, but fell short when stopped by his fist. She quickly kicked at his knees, causing him to fall.
She was getting so tired and the world was getting foggy. The ninjas grinned under their masks at her struggle.
They were going in for the kill.
"3 blocks. Step on it!" Raph slammed down his foot, while Mikey cast another worried glance out the window.
Emily's knees finally cracked. She fell and laid herself over Tyler's still body. She wrapped her arms over her head, trying to help block the blows. They were only concentrating on her now which was what she wanted- no needed.
She was damn sure that she was going to die, but she was sending Tyler home.
"Here!" The car swerved into an alley. The four brothers flew to the fire escape. Mikey leapt up to the second level, and then to the roof. The three elder brothers followed his lead, pushing as fast as they could, yet even then they may not get to them in time…
Emily groaned. Her head lolled back and she was dead to the world. Her grey blue eyes stared off at some unseen heaven. A red haired man slowly approached her still body. Although she was most surely dead, her grimace curved upward at the sight of the man.
"Hello Blaze." A whisper that he almost lost in the wind. Ty struggled to clear his head of cobwebs. He grasped an arm, Emily's arm. It was growing cold. He fumbled as he sat up and tried to feel for a pulse. It was there, but faint. He needed help. He glared up at the ninjas surrounding them. He growled and pulled Emily's still form closer to his. He winced and closed his eyes as a single katana was raised above their heads.
"Can I help you dudes with something?" Ty's eyes flashed as Mikey flipped over the wall of ninjas and stood in a defensive stance in front of his younger brother. The ninjas began to drop as Raphael made his way through them. Leo flipped his way by Mikey who only nodded before leaping into battle.
Ty struggled to sit up. His brothers needed his help! Then he saw Emily. She was cold and unconscious. 'She was dying! And it was his fault!' He gently lifted her up. She curled into his chest. He winced at the sight of the blood, and how hard it was going to be when…
"ENOUGH!" The battle froze; Shredder especially froze from slicing Leonardo's swords. Raph glared over from where he punched another Foot ninja. Mikey's eyes were hard at the sight of Emily in Tyler's arms. Don was already calculating the extensive care that she would need, although he barely knew her he cared for her. Maybe it was her bravery at striking out on her own, or her deepness. Tyler glared about the group, all Foot ninja were unconscious.
Tyler looked down at Emily and closed his eyes. She was beautiful, even when covered in blood. He looked back up at his brothers.
"Leo come here." Leo slowly made his way over, Shredder and his brothers watching him. Tyler gently dropped Emily into his hands. Leo looked confusedly at his brother.
"Promise me that you'll take care of her. I'm so sorry, but there's no other way. I know you'll hate me for it… But it's what I have to do. I love you bro, try to lighten up a little" Tyler walked over until he stood in front of Raph.
"I know that you'll take care of her Raph. I hope that you don't get too angry at me. I know that you'll hate me more than Leo, but there's nothing that I can do about this. I'm sorry." He placed a hand on his brother's shoulder and walked over to Mikey.
"Look you goof, take care of them all and keep them smiling. You have dibs on the first punch as soon as this all clears up. Try to keep out of trouble okay? And also… the top drawer of my desk, you know what to look for." Mikey's eyes widened as he realized what Ty said, but before he could react Tyler moved onto Donnie.
"Okay brainiac stay out of the lab, and if you get angry take it on your punching bag in the lab, don't start a new project. Take care Donnie." Tyler then cast a glance at Leo. He walked over slowly to Emily. He gently placed a kiss on her forehead.
"I love you." The whisper was lost in the breeze as Tyler's eyes hardened and he turned to Shredder.
"Master, I am ready." Tyler cast an apologetic glance at his brothers, "I want to join you now. Let me help you destroy them. Starting now." He hit a button on a remote he pulled out of his jeans. A bomb detonated exploding the rooftop. Leo held Emily close to his plastron as he turned away from the fire. Raph was on his right, Donnie and Mikey on his left. They leapt to the next roof, and watched in horror as Tyler laughed, eyes like rocks and shook hands with the Devil. The two then walked through the fire, leaving the four brothers in shock, betrayal, hatred, and sorrow.