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"Training in five minutes" Leo said, as the last newly washed dish was put up
"I think I'm going to meditate first" Jasmine added, wiping her hands on an old towel
"But I wanted to kick your butt in sparing" Raph smirked
"Like you could" She said, keeping her cool
"I know I could" He said, before ducking to dodge the towel she threw at his head
"Perhaps she'll join us later?" Don asked, making sure that he wasn't between the two in case Jasmine decided to tackle the hothead
"Why not meditate later?" Mikey suggested, wanting to keep her close...actually he wanted to be near her
"Because I need to make sure my mind is balanced after..." She ran off, her face falling
The four around her stood still, as she continued,
"... after everything"
The guys knew that it was a still touchy touchy subject; no one spoke for a moment. Even though they knew the whole story, the entire truth, still they knew the images haunted her. The screams still rattling though her mind, that the feeling of failure still radiated in her although many times the four of them and leather head had told that she could have done nothing more than she had. They wondered if she would succumb to tears again like the night before. Then they had their answer, as a smile came to her face.
"You know what?" She said, her voice showing no tint of sadness...they took this as a good sign
"What?" Mikey asked, matching her slightly playful tone
"I can meditate later" The female turtle dropped into a defensive stance
A smile came to their faces; the mood was still in a happy state despite their fears of sadness overtaking her once more. The smile on the red bandanna's face was the biggest, because he knew that the rematch he had wanted to have for months now was about to happen.
And he was going to win.
"Back up" The youngest said, as they all retreated to a safe distance
"How about we do this in the Dojo, so I don't have to fix anything else?" Don sighed
...something was going to get broken, he just knew it. That was one of the unfortunate disadvantages of having 3 brothers and a sister, all of which would not back down during an argument. This lead to fights, which lead to things being broken, and in the end lead things that he had to fix. The sound of a crash and then "OOPS!" was like fingernails to a chalkboard for him. He wished they would listen to him, either that or not break something both of which would never happen.
Both the red and yellow bandanna ignored this, grinning evilly at the other.
"What made ya change you mind?" Raphael asked, as he prepared to attack
"Your ego" She smirked, making her brother narrow his eyes in anger
"BURN!" Mikey and Don roared with glee
"Nice one" Leo snickered
"You ready Juliet?" The red bandanna asked, delivering the nickname she hated in a metal blow
"Are you hothead?" She shot back, giving him the "Bring it" of hand signal
He struck out, aiming a punch at her chest. She blocked, before rolling to the right side and aiming a leg sweep at his feet.
"Is that the best you've got?" Raph snorted, easily avoiding her attack...he had been expecting that
She stood a few feet around him, a look of concentration on her face. I'm going to win, he thought, as he watch her stare at him. Her gaze was piercing like a rush of ice water on his skin. At first he thought it was a scare tactic, one to intimidate him, but then he realized that she was analyzing him. Every move he made, his style of fighting, and the smart ass comments he made, she was processing it all. He knew that she had been trained to find every weakness and use it to the fullest. If this fight was to drag on, in the end she would win and there was no doubt about that.
He didn't see it coming.
With lightning fast speed, Jasmine came from all sides.
First from the right, those he managed to barely block. A kick aimed for his shoulder then appeared from the left, throwing him off balance. As he stumbled to regain his footing, she disappeared and he took a step back. He searched, as his brothers did from the sidelines, for where she was hiding. They all knew that she was fast enough without her powers, but with them... She had told them her style of fighting was speed against strength, eliminating her opponent with a fast medley of attacks that knocked the person out before the battle even began.
Where is she? That was the question running through his mind as he searched for where she would attack from.
"Left or right?" Don mused, as he tried to decipher her strategy
"Below" Leo said, causing both of the younger brothers to look at him
"What do you mean-...AHHHHHHH!" Mikey screamed, causing them to all jump
The three elders watched as Mikey fell towards where Raph was, as the youngest kept screaming.
"Mikey what the hell?" Raph asked, forgetting that he was suppose to be looking for someone...
"Watch out!" Mikey said breathlessly, as his screaming had taken all the air in his lungs
"What are you talking about?" Don asked as Mikey fell to the floor
"SHE PUSHED ME!" The orange bandanna roared, and his eyes went wide
Crap! He thought, that means...
"Gotcha Ryuu!" Her voice yelled from the place that a certain blue bandanna had predicted she would attack...
...below
He looked down just in time to see green fist fly up and hit him square in the jaw. Although he was much heavier than her, the force of the attack threw him backwards. On his back, the red bandanna looked up to see her standing triumphantly over him, a smile filled with sweet satisfaction on her face. Then she extended a hand to him, which he accepted. Back on his feet, he rubbed his throbbing jaw, where it was very possible there was going to be a bruise.
"As an answer to you're question, no that's not all I got" She said, giving him a look
The look said, I won but you but up a good fight.
"WINNER JASMINE!" Mikey yelled, raising the female's hand to the sky
"You were right" Don said, his comment directed towards Leo
"Well it doesn't hurt that she told me how she was going to attack" The blue bandanna replied
"Figures" The genius muttered under his breath
"Good job, you kicked my ass" Raph said, the respect showing through in his voice
The five of them were ninjas, all of them warriors. She was something higher though, she was a dragon. She held power the same as the Ninja Tribunal, yet she treated them as equals. She was known for being fair and she was...
"Yes I did Mr. I'm gonna kick your ass" She smirked
...except when she was rubbing in her victory.
"Yeah, whatever" He replied
"Nice distraction" Leo said, chuckling as they remembered Mikey's scream
"He is a loud mouth, it worked perfectly" Jasmine said coolly
"HEY!" Mikey pouted, but they all knew it was true
"You want some ice for that?" Don asked, reminding them all of the swelling spot called his jaw
"N-" The hothead was about to reply when he was interrupted by the person who had delivered the blow
"Yes he does" She said, receiving a glare from him
Don raised an eye ridge before going to the kitchen to collect the cold compress from the freezer.
"I didn't mean to hit you that hard" She sighed, looking at the swelling green skin
"I was asking for it, acting like that" Raph shot back, as his brother handed him the cold for the injury
He hissed as he pressed the icy feeling against his jaw line, the throbbing slowly starting to dissipate.
"Better?" She asked
"Somewhat" He replied
Then something made her eyes go wide, as they all heard the noise. It was a roar, so loud it overloaded everything else.
"What was that?"
Mikey's question was going through all of their minds...the male's minds anyway. She already knew what it was, as she raced for the door.
"JASMINE!"
As the name reached her ears, already she through the door. Without hesitation they followed, the cold compress that had been against the red bandanna's jaw had fallen to the floor. Sounds of a fight traveled down the sewer tunnels; growing louder the further they ran. The four males ran, losing sight of her as she picked up speed.
"What's going on?" Don asked, although no one even him couldn't answer
"I think LH is in trouble" Leo said, as their pace increased
"Why the hell do you think that?" Raph snorted
"Didn't you hear the roar, who else do we know that roars?" Mikey asked, sarcastically
Before Raph could retaliate against the comment, they found the source of the noise. It was a large room, water poring in from all sides.
There was Jasmine, glowing in fury. Anger radiated off of her, as she threw another punch. Next to her was Leather Head, giving off another roar as he rushed at what...no who they were fighting.
The person moved smoothly, although it was clear he was struggling with fighting the two. The four male turtle growled as one, before drawing their weapons to enter the fight. The dark cloak moving around with each block, they all narrowed in on the attacker. With a snarl Raphael attack, sensing his brothers one step behind.
This time they were going to kill him...
...they were going to kill an Elite.
Seeing that he was out numbered, smoke surrounded him.
"Calm him down" Jasmine ordered, pointing to their reptilian friend
"What about you?" Don asked
"I'm going after that bastard"
With this answer, she was gone. Already her footsteps were fading as she ran hell bent in rage towards the nearest exit, the closest way to get to the surface. Turning back to the problem at hand, a very angry crocodile, who was growling at them.
"Leather Head, calm down" Leo said, his voice both firm and calm
Although the words seemed to reach their friend, another menacing snarl escaped his lips.
"What happened?" Mikey said, hoping that the question would make his mind clear
Taking a few deep breaths, the tallest in the room answered "I found him heading towards your lair, so I told him to leave or I would attack him"
"He said no?" Raph said, slightly confused
Why would the Elite member be down here? How the hell did he know where the lair was?
"Where is she?"
They all looked at LH, after the question came from his mouth.
"She went after..." Don was cut off
"She's in trouble" LH interrupted
"What?" The four turtles asked
"I attacked him, but I was just the bait..." Leather head ran off
"Who?" Leo said
"Her, he's after Jasmine"
Their eyes went wide, as they remembered that she had just chased after the Elite member. She was alone...
...just like he had wanted and just like he had planned.
The smoke cleared and the scent of blood reached him. His eyes went wide, as he saw the many bodies around him. Most still had their eyes open, a single slash mark the cause of their death. The scene was still fresh; he avoided the puddles of blood around him. Out of habit he ignored the moans of those still alive around him. Then he saw the faces of his fellow Elite, their faces as shocked and confused as his own.
"What happened?" He asked
"Something attacked us and took out most of the men" One answered him
"No one got a good look at it" Another added, as if he had heard the next question coming
"Where is Karai and Master Shredder?" He said
"Both have not been found..." An Elite began to answer
He interrupted, giving orders "Find them, then tend to the injured"
The other three nodded, before going to that task. He started to search, his mind becoming a swirling mess of questions and concern. Where was she? What attacked? Their main problem to tackle was finding the two leaders. More men could be found, could be trained, but they needed the daughter father pair. Concern for his mistress rattled in his brain, before he heard another groan. About to ignore it, he heard that it was a female voice.
"Help"
Looking towards the voice, he found her. She was covered in blood, most of it from the wound that stretched all the way across her chest. Still it was seeping blood, her face pale next to the crimson liquid. A broken katana lay nearby, covered with blood and he knew it had to be hers. Slowly he helped her to her feet, noticing when she hissed in pain. The two stopped and she started to fall only to be caught by him, as he looped an arm under hers.
"Mistress?" He asked, all his questions coming through that one word
"I am fine" She said, her voice shaky and unconvincing
"We must get you medical attention" He said, as the two began to slowly walk towards the door
"No"
The word slightly angered him, she was hurt, why did she not want help? Before he could voice his thoughts, she spoke again.
"Where is my father?" She asked, her dark eyes looking at him
"No one has found him yet" He confirmed, after meeting eyes with one of the other Elite
After registering what he had answered, she pushed him away. Resisting his help she stood on her own feet, ignoring the pain. Looking him straight in the eyes, she said "I am fine, but I need..."
"What ever you require" He interrupted, showing that he was ready to serve her
"Find her" Karai replied, before explaining what he needed to do
Again he was waiting.
The afternoon run shinning down on him, he waited for the attack. Never had he intended to fight anyone, especially not the crocodile. One moment he had been going towards where he knew she would be and then the next he found himself being attacked by the huge reptile. Then five seconds later the very turtle that he was suppose to be finding was trying to hurt him, which caught him by surprise. Seeing the other turtles arriving, he fled knowing that she would follow…
Interrupting his thoughts was the sound of swords being drawn, followed by the feeling of cold metal against his neck. A growl confirmed his suspicion….
…she was here.
Opening his eyes, he was met by her glaring orbs. The twin swords in her hands were angled at his throat, ready to slice his throat. She was known to be fair, but merciless when one of her friends or family was threatened and unfortunately that's exactly what she thought he had done. He needed to say something and so he did…
"I can explain-" He began to say
"You can explain?" She hissed, removing the swords
He breathed a sigh of relief; he didn't have swords at his neck, before a punch sent him to the ground. Her swords were already sheathed, leaving her hands open to punch hm.
"Explain what! I don't care what connection you have to Karai…but when you cross that line, when you attack someone I am close to, then there is nothing left to explain." Hikari snarled, towering over him
"but…" He squeaked, trying to get a word in
"Give me a reason, tell me! Why did you attack him?" She pressed, raising him to stare into her eyes.
"I…" He was without words, as she held him in the air
"Tell me!" She roared, before throwing him onto the rooftop
Have to tell her, the message his Mistress had given him.
"Miss Karai told me to find you!" He yelled, hoping that another blow wouldn't come
He was an Elite member, give him four male turtles and he would beat them. Give him one pissed off female turtle…just kill him beforehand.
"Why?" The turtle asked, seeming slightly calmer… emphasis n the word slightly
"She wanted you to know that she plans to meet you tonight, but if she is not there that she apologizes in advance." He said smoothly, trying not to shake under her gaze
"Why would she not be there?"
The question caught him off guard, the answer seemed so simple to him. She was injured, that's why! But the dark haired female didn't know…
"We were attacked, she was injured" The Elite member said slowly
"Is she okay?" She asked, he heard the concern in her voice
"She is lucky, many were killed" He replied, remembering the dead
"Who attacked?" She said, her voice no longer anger filled…he hoped that meant she had forgotten about the accidental attack
"What?" He asked, wondering what she meant
"Who attacked the foot?" She repeated
"No one got a good look at the attacker and dead men can't explain what they saw" He explained
"Tell Karai that I expect her to be at DL by seven or I will come looking for her" The words coming from her mouth shocked him
"What do you mean?" He said
"By what you have told me, we need to talk" She answered, her arm folded across her chest
"But she is injured…" He tried to fight, knowing that Karai was in pain
"I will come to her then, but I believe it will be easier if we meet in a public place" The female replied
"Seven?" He asked, knowing that there was no use in resisting…she was right
"Yes, seven" She said
He turned to leave, but then said over his shoulder "Tell your friend I am sorry for the mistake"
He started away, before hearing her answer
"Don't worry, he will understand"
A cloud of smoke enveloped him and again the scent of blood filled his nostrils. The bodies were gone, but still the blood remained. Most of it had been cleaned up, yet if you looked close enough drops were visible. Going past the injured, he headed towards the room that had been reserved for the human female.
Before entering he prepared himself, for Karai was not going to like the news.
Below ground, their eyes were wide.
The live recording had stopped, they had heard every word. The person in front of the computer was shocked.
He would understand, but after she explained…
"She's meeting with Karai?" Mikey sputtered
"Why? She killed…" Raph ran off
"We need to get answers" Leo said, they all knew what he meant
"No" Leather Head said
He had been the one to place a bug on Jasmine as she had rushed to attack the Elite, fortunately she had not noticed.
"She is meeting with the daughter of the Shredder! It could be a trap!" Raph commented
"LH is right" Don said
"How?" Leo asked
"If we ask her then it could anger her, it would be better just to tail her and intervene only of she needs help" The genius elaborated
"How would we do that?" Mikey piped up
"You will need these" LH replied, handing them four belt with silver dragons at the center
"Where did you get these?" Don asked
"Before I was sent away, I helped Simone invent these" The reptile explained
"So we need to follow her at seven?" Mikey asked
"To a place named…DL?" Raph said
"Any idea what that means?" Don asked Leather head
"No" The tallest replied
"I guess we'll find out them" Leo said, before LH stood up to leave
"Be careful" He said, before beginning down the sewers
The guys turned to look at one another, knowing that what they were going to do was going to be dangerous. Karai could unleash the foot or the Shredder could show up or Jasmine could go berserk on them.
We will, Leo thought as they waited for her to return.
Taking the tiny device from behind her shell, she squeezed it in till it was crushed, unusable. She knew that he had planted it and that they had heard everything.
Jasmine sighed, this was bad.
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So what attacked Karai?
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