Chapter Two

Chosen

Splinter kept his cane pointed at the man but after he introduced himself he moved his cane away and let him stand up.

"You're the God of Thunder?" said Mona. Raiden nodded.

"Then why are you here?" asked Michelangelo, his voice getting high with excitement.

Raiden stood before the turtles, Mona and Splinter and spoke again.

"The Evil Master and Conqueror of worlds Shao Khan has threatened to conquer Earthrealm once again" he said "This time he is more determined to succeed and invade it, I have searched far and wide to find the warrior's that will protect the Realm..."

"And he found us!" interrupted Michelangelo, his eyes wide with exhilaration and glee.

Raiden looked towards the young turtle and raised an eyebrow in confusion.

Raphael glared and whacked Michelangelo across the back of the head whilst Mona rolled her eyes.

"Don't ask" said Leonardo noticing Raiden's perplexed look.

"Michelangelo!" scolded Splinter "Be quiet!"

Michelangelo looked sheepish and Donatello gave Raiden an apologetic look.

"You said something about an Evil Master?" asked Mona trying to keep the conversation going.

Raiden looked and Mona and instantly remembered what he was talking about.

"Ahem, Yes" he said clearing this throat "I came to Earthrealm to look for Warriors who will be able to take part in the dangerous tournament to protect their world, I searched everywhere until I finally found the ones who would be strong enough to fight in the many battles against dangerous opponents before finally facing the very Master Shao Khan himself"

The turtles, Mona and Splinter were silent for a few moments as they stared at Raiden, shock and bewilderment on their faces.

"I can't believe what I'm hearing!" said Splinter.

"You can say that again Master Splinter" said Donatello.

Leonardo used the tip of his katana to prick his finger trying to wake himself up from some strange dream he was having but to no success.

Raiden looked back at them and the puzzled and perplexed expression returned to his face.

"You don't believe a word I'm saying do you?" he said.

"Sorry" said Leonardo "But it's not every day we come across some guy who appears out of the sky with lightning and thunder"

Raiden frowned but he saw the turtles point.

"I can see you're confused" he said "As I am confused on finding creatures such as yourselves in Earthrealm"

Raphael looked a little offended.

"What's wrong with us?" he snapped but before he could get more aggressive Splinter whacked him with his cane making him yelp.

"What a hot head" sighed Leonardo "Sorry about him"

Raiden nodded but he also looked apologetic about how he spoke to the turtles, Mona and Splinter.

"Maybe we should talk a little more about you before I talk more about why I am here" said Raiden "Such as why you are what you are"

"I can explain that" said Splinter stepping forward and looking up at the tall Thunder God.

"I am Master Splinter" he said "And this is our story..."

"Here we go again" said Michelangelo "The origin of the Ninja turtles"

"Shush" said Donatello.

The five reptiles listened as Splinter told the story to Raiden of him being the pet of Master Yoshi and how after his Master was murdered, he had found the turtles after the traffic accident involving the ooze that mutated them.

He then explained how they became the mutants they were now and how they lived in the New York sewers and trained them in Ninjitsu so they could protect themselves and fight crime.

When he got to Monalisa he explained how they had found her a year ago and had given her a home and how she was now Raphael's mate and member of the team.

"I named my sons after the four Masters of the Renaissance after finding a washed up book in the storm drain" ended Splinter as he pointed to each turtle who bowed after being said their name before finally ending with Monalisa who bowed.

"I see" said Raiden "That is an interesting story"

He analysed the turtles and Monalisa.

"From what I saw before I confronted you" said Raiden "You are confident fighters"

"We have been training in Ninjitsu all our lives" said Leonardo "Ever since the day we could walk on two legs and Mona's learnt other martial arts too since she was young"

The turtles and Mona agreed.

Raiden nodded.

"Then I am confident I have found the right warriors" he said "Earthrealm is desperate for defenders, if Shao Khan conquers your world, you will lose everything and everyone you hold dear"

Splinter narrowed his eyes.

"This is nothing different to what we have dealt with in the past" he said "We have risked life and limb to protect New York, but now we are faced with saving the planet"

He looked up at Raiden and bowed.

"I offer my defence to save Earthrealm" he said.

Seeing Splinter's noble gestures Leonardo stepped forward and bowed.

"I am prepared to fight for Earthrealm" he said.

"So am I!" said Mona stepping forward and bowing.

"You're not alone" said Raphael bowing "I shall fight for the freedom of Earthrealm"

"I also!" said Donatello bowing.

"Me too!" said Michelangelo bowing "Those dudes better prepare for my nun chucks!"

Raphael whacked the back of his younger brother's head in annoyance.

Raiden looked at the turtles, the lizard and their rat Master and nodded.

"Thank you" he said "Then we better hurry and be there for the tournament"

He then threw his hands up in the air and thunder and lightning sounded before they were all engulfed by a bright white light.

Michelangelo squealed in fright and grabbed onto Donatello.

Raphael pulled Mona towards him and Leonardo got hold of Splinter.

When the light subsided the turtles, Mona and Splinter found themselves in a dark Purple wasteland.

Raphael never let go of Mona as they looked around the wasteland.

As far as they eye could see they were surrounded by jagged rocks and mists and high mountains with misty peaks.

They could also see the tall imperial palaces and castles and some tiny villages amongst the many hills and mountains and dead trees.

"Whoa!" said Michelangelo never letting Donatello go for a second.

"Not much life in this place" said Raphael.

"This is Outworld" said Raiden "A very dangerous world, overrun by Shokhan, Centaurens, and bloodthirsty Tarkatens alike"

Raphael still kept Mona close to him to protect her.

"Mona" he whispered "You stay close to us ok, I know you can handle yourself but I won't let any of those Outworld scum to get their hands on you"

"Ok" said Mona clasping his hands "I promise"

Raphael kissed her forehead.

"Stick together my children" said Splinter looking around "you never know what's out here"

Leonardo unsheathed his katana ready for anything or anyone who would attack them at any moment.

"You must always be on your guard here" said Raiden "Like I said before this place is very dangerous"

He turned to the five reptiles and Splinter.

"Now" he said "We must report to Shao Khan's trusted subordinate Shang Tsung at his arena in his Fortress as the defenders of Earthrealm to begin the Tournament..."

So the Turtles have accepted the challenge and are about to face the first round of the Tournament. How will that go and who will be up first to fight?

Find out in the next chapter!