Heartbeats.

(Mia)

Donatello slowly opened his eyes. He tried to stand up but a strong pain in his leg sent him to the ground again. Slowly he raised his head to see where he was but nothing seemed familiar to him. He wasn't at the lair nor at April's house.

–What is this place?-he asked himself.

Very carefully he managed to stand up, by weighing in a table near him. Never weighing on his left leg, he went near the window but all he could see outside was darkness.

Suddenly the front door opened and somebody came in. Ready for a fight Don prepared his Bo staff and took a fighting position, despite the pain in his leg. Surprisingly the one that entered in the house was a girl, a very beautiful girl actually.

–May I please know what are you doing up?- She said when she noticed Donatello,-And why are you directing me your staff?

Donatello seriously wasn't understanding anything. He lowered his Bo staff and continued staring at the girl with a worried face.

–Sit,-she said, - you must not weigh on your leg. It is broken.

Don did as she said."Maybe she could answer my questions" he thought while seeing her face.

–May I please know who are you and how did I ended up here? –he asked immediately.

-Oh, I am sorry I forgot to represent myself. My name is Mia. I and my friends helped you when Karai attacked but then we were separated and I don't know where the girls or your friends are.

There was a moment of silence as it took Don to release everything.

–Where are we? - He asked then.

–We are at my old house; - Mia said turning her eyes from the walls.

They were all burned. Everything inside the house was destroyed. Actually there were even old bloods in the ground.

–This has been your house? - Don asked.

"How could a girl like her have lived here. She was so beautiful for this place."

–This was a very beautiful place some years ago,-she said and Don noticed a small tear flew down her face but she tried to hide it so Don didn't say anything.

–Let's say,-she continued with a trembling voice,-that I didn't have good relationships with The Foot or with Purple Dragons those years. Not that I have now of course, but that time things were different.

Suddenly Don felt an anger passing on every part of his body. How could Purple Dragons be so, so… he even couldn't find the right words.

–My name is Donatello, - he suddenly said, - thank you for helping us Mia,-The girl simply smiled with a warm face.

–Never…-she didn't have time to end her sentence because Purple Dragons rushed in the house from hurried to take her weapons ready to fight and Don stood up avoiding the pain in his leg.

The fight started. Don and Mia were a good combination but they were outnumbered. It was impossible for them to win in those conditions. Finally Don noticed something. Some years ago near that house it had been a small lake that belonged to the national park of the city. If his calculation were right if they jump from the window they would fall in there.

–Mia, come here,- he called. With a fast jump Mia went beside him.

–What is it, - she asked.

–We must jump;-he said and took hold of her hand. The touch of her soft, warm skin caused all of his body to shiver.

–What?

-Please, believe me,-Don said pulling her to the window. Mia looked undecided.

–We don't have any other choice, do we?-Don asked. Mia nodded but still scared threw a smell look out of the window.

–You first,-she told him. Don smiled and not letting go of her hand he jumped on the cold water.

(Kate)

-Do you think we lost them, - Kate asked Leonardo who simply nodded.

–We are far away from the fighting place now Kate.

-There is no way they have followed us here.

They both stood silent looking at different directions. Then Kate decided to ask Leo for something.

–What have you and your brothers done to make Karai this angry?

-We killed Karai's father, but please don't misunderstand me. He was the worst criminal that you have ever…-Kate's face made him stop the explanation,-is there something that is bothering you?

Leo was sure that she had scared from the idea that he had killed someone but her reaction was really strange. She wasn't speaking a single word, only seeing Leo with "open mouth".

–Um Kate, is there something wrong? -You have killed The Shredder,-she asked, almost screamed.

–Yes and…Wait a second, how do you know about The Sredder?

-How do I know about The Shredder?I have been fighting him for so long and every time I thought him dead ,he returned as nothing had happened.

–Yes I know what you mean, - Leo said, - but believe me, this time he is really dead.

–Wow, Shredder is dead. I really find this hard to believe. But you must know one thing Leonardo. I am saying this to you as a friend. "You and your brothers have entered in a very dangerous battle."Nothing will stop Karai nor her clan to destroy you.

–I already know that Kate.

Kate and Leonardo didn't say anything else. Both were feeling in a strange way from each-other's company.

–What are we going to do now?-Leonardo asked Kate.

–I told my friends that we would meet at the house so I guess we are heading there first, since they are with your brothers. But we must wait for things to calm; I can't risk to let Foot to in my house.-Leo nodded understanding her position.

Suddenly they heard something, a strange "peep, peep "noise. Leo and Kate watched eye in eye, both thinking the same thing.

–You don't think it is…-she asked in a low voice.

–Yes I think exactly that, - he said. Leonardo took Kate in his arms and jumped from the place they were hiding on the rooftop.

Only some second later a bomb exploded below them. None of them spoke for some minutes until Kate released that she wasn't feeling the ground under her feet.

–Um, Leo. Can you…put me down now?-she said blushing a little. It took a while for Leo to understand Kate's words and then he immediately obeyed her.

–Sorry,-he said putting her gently on the ground.

–It's okay, - she said,-but I think they found us now.

–And you are right, Kate, - Karai said jumping in front of them.

–Hello Karai,-Kate said taking a fight position,- long time not seeing you. Leo immediately pulled his katana and went beside Kate.

–I always knew you were stupid Kate, but I didn't know you were this foolish.

–Don't call me stupid Karai because you will end up crying at your father's grave, - Kate replied with a smile.

–How dare you. At least I have a father.

–No Karai, you had a father.

And that was it. Karai attacked Kate with all of her strength and Kate responded the same way.

–Kate,-Leonardo shouted and went to help her but some Foot ninjas blocked his way. A terrifying battle started. Leonardo easily defeated all Foot ninjas but Kate was having problems with Karai.

–I thought you had improved since the last time Kate. It seems that I was wrong.

–Actually Karai I am starting to feel sorry for your father. He has spent all his life training an impotent daughter.

–Don't you dare to mention my father, - Karai a fast move she balked Kate ,who lost her balance and ended up in the ground.

–Goodbye Kate, - Karai said and raised her sword to stab the girl but Leo hit her from behind sending her out of the roof. She manages to catch on the edge but then Kate approached her and trampled her hand.

–Goodbye you Karai, - as Karai was ready to fall Leo touched Kate's shoulder.

–Kate let her, - he said.

–But…

-Please,-Leo said and Kate hesitantly removed her foot.

–Alright Leo, but listen Karai the other time that I get you in my hands I won't show any mercy anymore.

Both Leo and Kate turned to leave but as they were in the middle of the way, something happened and with a low scream Leo collapsed in the ground.

–What the…-Kate said but then the answer of the unspoken question came as she saw Karai on her feet holding the some shurikens between her fingers and smiling.

Anger filled Kate's body like a burning fire. She didn't know why she was feeling that way but she found out that the only thing she wanted as she saw Leo in the ground was to make Karai pay. She started shivering and slowly lowering her head she removed her mask from her black eyes started shining with hate. The only thing that crossed her mind was Karai's scared face.

–Karai,-she whispered, - you are dead.

And as she raised her eyes, Karai collapsed in pain.

(Icy)

Icy's eyes filled with tears as she heard Hun mentioning her parents again. She attacked him with all she had but he was easily avoiding every attack. On the other hand Raph was very busy with others the Purple Dragons that were filling the room to go and help her.

–What's the matter cutie? Did I say something to bother you? - Hun asked ironically.

–I will kill you Hun,-she said and tried to punch his face but he easily caught her hand and started pressing it. She screamed from the pain that she was feeling.

–Oh now I remembered,-he said and letting go of her hand. She collapsed on the floor and Hun got hold of her shoulder throwing her at the other side of the house. Her body hit the wall and then fell at the ground again. Hun approached her again.

–I was the one who sent them to hell, wasn't I? –he said and hit her hard on the stomach. She screamed again and her voice echoed on the house.

–Icyelle, - Raph shouted, - get away from her you bastard. Raph punched Hun to the face sending him to the ground, then he approached Icy helping her up.

–Are you alright?-he asked and she simply nodded but then her eyes wide opened.

–Watch out ,- she called as Hun shot with his gun but it was too late, the bullet was now on its way to Raph. He closed his eyes expecting the pain but nothing happened.

He opened his eyes and saw Icy in front of him but she hadn't been shot. Shocked Raph stood up and saw the bullet staying abeyance in front of her face. Hun shot with his gun again and again and again but nothing touched any of them. Then his gun fell on the ground and he started running in their direction. Raph prepared his sais but a hand stopped him.

–Wait, - she said and then turned her eyes to Hun. As her eyes met his Hun stopped. His leg started running in a different direction without his command.

–What are you doing to me? - he asked screaming.

–I am making you pay, - she said as Hun ran out of a broken window.

Afraid others Purple Dragons started running out of the house screaming:"WITCH, WITCH."

When the house was empty she turned her face to Raph but this time her eyes were close and a small tear escaped from them.

(Kelly)

-So, let me understand this better, -Mikey said to Kelly, who didn't spoke,- You and your sisters are ninjas, and you saved me and my brothers from Karai.

Kelly nodded blushing a little.

–Cool, - Mikey said smiling.

Suddenly a strange smell came from outside.

–What is this smell?- Mikey asked.

–I don't know,-Kelly answered.

As they made their way to where the smell was coming something explode and the house burst into fire.

–How did they found us, - Kelly screamed.

Seeing everything that belonged to her burning drove Kelly mad. She took an old blanket and dampened it with cold water. Using it as a shield she rushed in the middle of the blazes.

–Kelly,- Mikey followed her ,- what are you doing?

But Kelly didn't listen a word , instead she cleared her way to the second floor and entered her room where she took something.

–Kelly, what are you doing here, the house will all explode if we don't get out.

–I had to take something;-she said griping something in her chest.

–Well let's go now, - he said taking her hand. It was weird that beside the situation they were her heart started beating faster because of his touch. They were at the stairs when a fallen wound blocked their way.

–We can't go that way, - Mikey said turning back but Kelly didn't move.

–Take my hand, - she told him.

–What?

-Just do it, okay?-Mikey hesitate firstly but then did as he was told.

-Alright, - Mikey said and gave her his hand.

–Close your eyes,-she commanded.

Mikey did as she said and closed his eyes. When he opened them again he was outside, seeing the house burning in the distance. Kelly was there too, seeing the small object that appeared to be a photo. She turned her head to Mikey and smiled with tears filled eyes.

–What just happened? - was all Mikey could say.

Please R&R.