"You trust her?" Lexine whispered as Jade nodded her head. A fierce glare set on the back of Karai's body, giving her a smug look as her eyes glided up and down the ninja's elegant form.
"Surprisingly she's telling the truth." Jade said walking with her arms swinging by her side with clenched fists.
They reached just outside the Foot Headquarters where Karai's men were waiting. She looked at them as they gave their Mistress a nod taking defensive stances. The turtles did the same as Jade held up her hands.
"Remember, we have to make this look believable." Leo whispered over to Jade as she smirked keeping a locked glare towards Karai as she slowly turned reliving her katana.
"Whatever you say Fearless." She said in a mock tone as she charged at Karai. Leonardo sighed shaking his head as Karai took a leap back, landing on a car that was parked on the street. She flipped over Jade's head as Jade caught her in mid air with her powers, slamming her body hard on the ground. "That's for touching what doesn't belong to ou!" Jade hissed as Karai growled getting to her feet. "Let's dance Princess." She smirked as Karai gave off a yell running towards the mutant girl.
Jade stood, listening to the pound of Karai's feet meet the pavement closing in on her, her smile remained as she waited. Taking a step back, the blade missed inches from Jade's stomach as Karai sung her katana furiously in front of her. Each step Karai brought forward Jade pushed herself back with her hands up in front of her and focused, her face straight, using her powers to move herself with the air around her, controlling it and pushing it out. Karai growled once more swinging her blade as the gush of hot air around them stood, their breathing mingling together cut off and the wind from the water blew over them. Jade let the smirk come back to her lips as her brow arched slightly.
"You've got to do better than that." She mock as Karai gave off a smile of her own flipping her legs over her feet as she landed before Jade, twisting the katana hilt to brace against her side with her bicep as she sung a fist catching Jade off guard.
Jacqueline kept a mischievous smirk on her face as she threw out flames to Foot coming at attack. More Ninja came in waves as she stuck out her arm, bracing her body and closing lining a few as their bodies slammed into her metal limb and they fell hard on their backs at her feet. She chuckled kicking them across the face as she ducked to a katana swinging at her head.
"Tsk tsk. You boys neva learn do ya?" She quipped, jumping into the air and swinging her heavy boot across their face, landing in a crouch. She tucked and rolled against the pavement kicking her foot up and sending another attacking Foot Ninja back.
Raphael caught a Foot, gripping his strong hands into their uniform and tossing their body out of the way as more came at him. Punching them across the face, he pulled them back towards him by their shoulder and sung their body around gathering momentum to fling it at more Foot that came to attack.
"Raphie, no more human lawn darts!" Fiona screamed as she ran up beside him. She threw her arms out in front of her as a force field pushed back the group of Foot running at them. He smirked a little as she placed her hands on her hips, flicking her raven bangs from her eyes. "You're gonna mess your shoulder up again! No more!" She said turning quickly and kicking a Foot in the face. She turned back towards him giving a quick look around before patting him on the shoulder with a smile as running to help Michelangelo.
Mikey tucked and rolled sliding on his shell as he sung his chucks out to trip Foot Ninja running at him. Flipping back onto his feet he caught a katana with his chuck chains and twisted it out of their grasp as the metal fell yards away from them. With a smile he sung the wood of his weapon across their face, spinning and doing the same to another Foot attacking him from behind.
Lexine ducked her head to swing after swing of the Foot Ninja around her. Moving quickly out of the way she turned and punched a Foot across the face from behind her, turning back again and kicking another. Grabbing her foot she fell hard on the cement and winced to the pain for a moment, before rolling quickly away from a heal being sent down for her chest. She leaped back to her feet and with a growl ran back at her attacker and punched them across the face. She ducked and weaved from their punches as she caught their hand with her two forearms and twisted their wrist. They hissed in pain as she punched them across the face again and falling to the ground in front of her. With a smile she looked over her shoulder as more Foot came running at her. Sighing slightly and rolling her eyes, she took off ahead of her straight towards a building wall as she ran up the side, flipping off of it and landing behind the Foot that charged her, their heads smacking into the hard bricks.
Donatello sung his bo staff around his body as it smacked across the Foot's faces around him. He jumped back over their limp bodies and into another group coming at him. Sighing to himself he stuck his bo out, having it hit against the Foot's stomach and tossing his body over his shoulder.
"Guys we should probably start wrapping this up!" He said over his shoulder as Leonardo nodded his head.
"Aw c'mon just one more hit!" Raphael growled using a Foot's shoulder to jump in the air and kicking another Foot across the face. Grabbing the fabric of his suit and tugging his body hard into Raphael's knee.
Jade and Karai circled one another as Jade sighed nodding her head. Karai smirked jumping towards the girl and kicking her across the face, once and then again as her body spun in the air. Jade fell back, hard on the concrete as Karai stuck her blade to Jade's slender neck.
"Enough!" She yelled as Jade glared up at Karai. Her lip re-opened with new blood dripping from it and her cheek bruised and throbbing. She clenched her eyes for a moment trying to not focus on her head pulsing with pain with her blood pumping hard in her veins. "You make another move and she dies!" Karai yelled as the brothers and sisters all stopped placing their weapons and hands down. "Take them!" She said as Foot, still sore from the fight grabbed the turtles and girls, dragging them to the Headquarters.
Karai placed her katana on her back as Jade went to get to her feet. Karai kicked her back down by her shoulder and Jade narrowed her eyes, falling back on her hands. Karai reached down, grabbing Jade by the strap of her tank top and pulling her harshly to her feet. She shoved her forward as Jade stumbled a bit, moving her damp hair from her face as Karai walked up closer, grabbing Jade by her shoulder and sliding her arm slowly along her collarbone, pressing Jade's back into her front.
"Make a move like that again girl, and you'll wish that I would have killed you months ago when I had the chance." She hissed into her ear as Jade tired to shove her away. Karai pushed her into the arms of a Foot Ninja as her hands were forced behind her back.
"They were captured sir."
"Good, we wait until Saki gives the word that they're dead then we move in." Bishop said putting his hands behind his back as his men in a nearby black van, red lights illuminating their keyboards and screens they looked towards.
"Josh, do you have to drive so fast?" Greg yelled over his headset that his father had given to him as he drove over the Brooklyn Bridge, weaving in and out of traffic. His red headed brother speeding ahead on his motorcycle laughing back over his headset as he passed another car.
"What's the matta man? Can't keep up?" He chuckled as Greg sighed looking over at his father who clenched onto the handle above the window in the passenger seat.
Popping a wheelie Joshua sped off towards the docks as soon as he reached the end of the bridge. Greg taking a sharp turn to cut his brother off, shifting quickly as Frank clenched his eyes shut. Greg tired to suppress a smile as he shifted again, his arm flexing to the movement and slammed his foot down on the gas pedal.
"C'mon littler brother." Greg taunted in his headset as he passed the redhead on the bike. "Keep up."
Gregory hit the breaks as his brother stopped, putting his foot out as his bike turned harshly to a stop. Josh took off his helmet with a smile, his hair bright red with excitement.
"Ah man, that was awesome."
"I think I'm going to be sick." Frank said crawling out of the passenger seat. Josh chuckled patting his father's back.
"Relax pops. We're here." Josh said looking over towards the ocean.
"They were here. Not too long ago." Greg said as he let the wind wash over his face, a slight sweet scent in the air, her scent. He sighed for a moment clenching his eyes shut as he felt her discomfort. "They're not safe, she's…They're in trouble." He said opening his eyes and looking towards his father and brother. Josh nodded his head cracking his knuckles.
"Let's do this." He said with a smile as Frank held up a hand.
"We have to do this correct. We cannot just go in without an idea of the area."
"Isn't that why we have him?" Josh asked pointing to Greg.
"No, dad's right. There something else going on. Bishop is close." He said with narrow eyes scanning the area cautiously.
"Where?" Josh said looking around and Greg smacked him in the back of the head.
"Stop! We can't be seen dumbass."
"Smack me like that again and see what fuckin' happens!" Josh said lighting a flame to his finger as Frank sighed and hit him again.
"We don't have time for this."
"What about those two people the turtles know? That O'Neil chick that came to the house and the girls were workin' for when we found 'em?" Josh asked as Frank smiled.
"Perfect." He said patting his son's shoulder.
"How we going to find them?" Greg asked as Frank smiled again.
"Always keep information you feel that you will need to use again someday." Frank said taking out his blackberry phone.
"So what now? You take us to daddy and he gives you a new pretty present for accomplishing not to ruin his empire today?" Jade asked in a mock young girl's voice as Karai pushed her down a hall. Karai narrowed her eyes twisting Jade's wrist slightly as she hissed softly in pain.
The turtles and girls close behind as Karai and Jade walked ahead in the long hallways of the Foot Headquarters. Leonardo narrowed his eyes watching the two in front of him carefully as he saw Karai's grip tighten around Jade's arm. Karai's fingers clenching into Jade's soft skin as he tried to walk a little faster to over hear their hushed tones. The Foot beside him as they walked grabbed his arm and keeping him in pace with the others as he narrowed his eyes and pulled his arm away from their grasp.
"You should know better than to mock those who have you at complete mercy to their will." Karai said with a slight smile as Jade narrowed her eyes.
"Please…" Jade scoffed. "You have no control over me. I could cut the air from your lungs right now if I wanted to." Jade said as Karai twisted again.
"Then why wait?"
"I trust Leonardo with my life. He trusts for some reason you will let us go."
"We shall see just what I do with you. However yes, your weak sisters and those freaks will be untouched. Of course I could keep Leonardo for my own pleasure." She said leaning in closer to Jade's ear, their cheeks pressed together. Jade's stomach churned from the close contact as she felt Karai's cheek circle into a smile. "I am sure he would not appose to it." Jade shook her away as Karai leaned back up shoving her forward.
Jade looked around narrowing her eyes to say something as her sister's were thrown forward along with the brothers into holding cells. Leonardo went next to Jade as he looked over at her face filled with anger, eyes in a glare towards Karai who kept a smug smile on her face.
"What happened I heard her whisper something?" Leo thought as Jade let her eyes wonder over to his for a moment then back towards Karai.
"You wouldn't believe me if I told you." She said back in a sharp tone. Leo sighed softly as the Foot behind the turtles and sisters released their grip.
"You are to stay here out of sight. My Foot will assist you when you are needed." Karai said nodding towards her Foot who stood behind the group.
"So we stay here locked up? How the fuck are we gonna help you?" Jacqueline snapped walking closer to the bars as Karai smiled.
"You will be summoned when the time is right and everything is worked out. In the mean time." She said moving her eyes from Jacqueline slowly over to Jade. "For purpose of keeping this facade seeming real, Leonardo you will come with me." She said moving her eyes from Jade to Leo. He furrowed his brow, looking over at Jade as she kept a tight glare on Karai. He nodded his head as he took a step forward. Foot Ninja unlocked the cell as Leonardo was pulled toward, both his arms being taken as the doors shut again. Jade watched through narrowed eyes as the Foot turned him to face his family.
Karai nodded her head towards a Foot as Leonardo's katana strap was taken from his shoulder and slid off his body. Karai held her arms out as his sheathe was put to lay over them. Leonardo kept his face straight as he watched his own weapons be placed into the arms of a life long enemy. Taking in a slow breath and letting it out, his bicep was quickly pulled into the strong hold of Karai's hand. Her nails digging into his green skin as she pulled him with her, holding his katana in her other hand.
"I hope you know that this changes nothing." Leonardo said in a deep tone as they walked back down the long hallway. Karai let a look out of the corner of her eyes at him as his face stayed forward and emotionless.
"Fate is a tricky thing Leonardo." Karai said as Leo furrowed his brow turning his head to look towards her. She kept her face forward as they walked. Foot Ninja waiting outside two large double doors nodded towards her as she gave a bow back. They opened the doors for her as she tightened her grip on Leonardo's arm. "Pity for us it has had such a rye sense of humor." She said before shoving him forward. He caught himself from a stumble and looked slowly around the large room.
The Foot Symbol hanging from the ceiling in front of a wooden table as Saki, the Shredder was meditating behind it. His eyes snapped opened as Karai stood beside Leonardo, his katana still lying over her opened arms as he watched them be placed before the Shredder and her kneel on one knee bowing her head. His felt his stomach jerk to the thought of his weapons at the mercy of the Shredder. Tearing his eyes away from his weapons he looked up at the man who glared back.
"Karai…" Saki cooed as he stood from his lotus position, placing his hands behind his back. "You have done well."
"Thank you Master." She said keeping her head down as Leo looked from Karai to Saki who walked towards him. He felt a rush of anger swell in his stomach as Saki came closer with each step. Shifting quickly into a defensive stand Saki smirked picking up Leonardo's katana and sliding a blade from its hold. The sound filled the quiet room as Leonardo watched the light from the candles flicker along the gleaming blade. His hands became clammy with nervousness as they slowly clenched into fists at his sides.
"Leonardo. Surprised to see me alive?" Saki asked as he placed the blade over his opened palm, admiring the blade for a moment.
"Something like that." Leo said softly as Saki nodded.
"Fate is a tricky thing." He repeated from his daughter a moment ago. Leo swallowed down his nervous feelings and replaced them with calming breaths and focus. "You were so kind as to deliver a killing blow to me months ago." He said circling the blue clad turtle as Leo kept his face forward and straight listening carefully for ever step Saki took. "It would give me great pleasure to return the favor and kill you, right now." Saki said coming back into Leo's view pointing his blade towards his neck. Leo took in another breath, keeping himself focused. He had to keep focused. "However, it would be a greater pleasure to watch your demise be welcomed by you after you had watched the deaths of your family and friends." Saki smirked as Leo let his eyes narrow slowly. "Starting with that girl who was stupid enough to fall in love withsomething like you."
"Reverting back to name calling so soon?" Leonardo said moving his eyes to Saki as he smiled. Bringing his fist forward quickly and his smile fading Saki hit the center of Leonardo's plastron, knocking the air out of his lungs as he fell to his knees in a grunt. Coughing harshly, he looked back up at Saki who leaned down pressing the tip of his blade to Leo's chin and moving his gaze higher.
"Don't test me reptile." He growled tossing his face away as he got back to his feet. "Get this thing out of my sight." Saki said waving his hand as Foot grabbed Leonardo by his arms and pulling him to his feet.
Karai watched from the side lines as she tired to hide her emotional turmoil going on inside. She felt Leonardo's gaze tear into hers as he was dragged from the door, the doors slamming and echoing through the large room.
"Master, what are we to do with them now?" She asked as Saki picked up Leonardo's katana from the floor with their hold and placed them on his table.
"What has been coming to them since they started interring with something that does not concern them." Saki hissed as Karai bowed her head slowly.
"But, Master I…"
"You have proven yourself worthy enough to still remain here in this City Karai. I could easily send you back to Japan if you'd like?" She looked up at her father shocked as she slowly shook her head. "Good, than you my child will kill them."
"Master what about the plan?"
"Bishop needs nothing but the scraps. And he will get just that." Saki said with a smirk slowly gliding across his face. "I want it done, the girl first and use his blades." He said tossing the Leonardo's katana at Karai's feet. She watched the weapons glide across the hardwood floor before slowly picking them up in her hands and meeting her father's gaze. "I think it to be bittersweet that she is killed by her loves own weapon." He said as a chuckle slowly started in his chest and came out louder as Karai looked back down at the blades, her reflection mocking her in the metal.
