A/N thank you to Fangirl Needs Help, Hotaru Imai, Shiane Ventures, and Mezza999 for reviewing my last chapter. FYI grammar is not my strong suit so sorry if I have some run in sentences or some missed commas or things like that. Anyways here's ch 4 for ya and as always see ch 1 for disclaimer.

Ch 4 Facing the Music

"Kenshen," Karai began slowly. "I think you're mind was playing tricks on you."

"Well I didn't get a good look at most of them," Kenshen said getting up and pacing. "I mean I couldn't see the one you were fighting and the one that was messin' around with that computer. But the other two I got a pretty good look at. The one was definitely human but he was young. I think he was probably a teenager like you and me. But the other one..."

"What about him?" Karai asked.

"He looked like he had a shell," Kenshen said softly. "And a green face. But I don't know he could have been wearing a mask. What did the one you were fighting look like sis?"

"It's hard to say," Karai said. "But he could have been green."

"Maybe there's more out there," Kenshen said. "I mean I always thought I was the only freak out there but maybe I'm not."

"Kenshen," Karai said. "For one thing I don't want to hear you ever call yourself a freak again. Because you're not a freak. If you wanna see a freak look at Tiger Claw. And second don't get your hopes up. It was probably just masks they had on."

"Yeah," Kenshen said with a sigh. "You're probably right Karai."

"Hey don't feel bad," Karai said with a smile. "It'll be fine. I promise."

"I just feel so alone sometimes," Kenshen said softly, looking down

You are not alone Kenshen," Karai said with a little force. "You've got me."

"Thanks sis," Kenshen said with a smile of his own. The two siblings hugged. But their happy moment was shot lived. Suddenly their door came flying open and Tiger Claw came storming in looking none to pleased.

"Master Shredder wants to see both of you," Tiger Claw growled. "Now." Without waiting for a reply the tiger exited the room.

"Come on," Kenshen said with a sigh. "We may as well get this over with." With that the turtle and his sister went to see their father both of them knowing he would be in a foul mood.

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Meanwhile back in the sewers the others had arrived back home. "Leo I don't know why you're in such a bad mood," Raph was saying. "I mean we won. We beat those clowns butts."

"Yeah," Casey chimed in. "Why so mad bro?"

"Maybe he's mad because he had to bail your butt out of trouble again," April said coming onto the scene.

"Hey this was all Raph's doing Red," Casey said defensively. "Not mine. So don't get all mad at me."

"Hey man don't..." Raph began. But the red masked turtle didn't get to finish his sentence.

"Don't what Raph force you to admit the truth?" Leo said glaring at his slightly younger brother. "That you screwed up. Again."

"Leo..." Donnie began. But the purple masked turtle didn't get to finish.

"It's true Donnie!" Leo shouted causing Donnie to jump. "He keeps doing stupid things like this all the time! And the worst part is I don't think he gives a damn!"

"It just so happens Leo that I do give a damn," Raph said standing in front of his blue masked brother.

"Well you sure as Hell don't act like it," Leo growled.

"Well who asked you anyways Leo?" Raph growled back. "Ya know just because you're leader doesn't mean you know everything."

"I never said I did," Leo hissed back.

"Come on guys don't fight again," April said trying to get her friends to clam down.

"You're right April," Leo said causing the redhead to blink in surprise. "It's pointless anyways. But I well tell you this Raph if you get yourself killed I'll never forgive you. I mean it! I won't lose you like we lost..." Leo trailed off the tears threatening to come.

"Like you lost who?" April asked.

"Yeah," Casey chimed in looking at Donnie and Raph, who both had very sad looks on their faces. "Who'd ya lose?"

"My youngest son," Splinter said suddenly coming into the room. "Michelangelo."

"You guys had another brother?" April asked her blue eyes wide in surprise.

"Yeah," Leo said taking in a shaky breath. "We did."

"What happened to him?" Casey asked softly.

"He died," Donnie said wiping the tears away. "In fact it was ten years ago today that it happened."

"What did happen?" April asked. Donnie opened his mouth to respond. But before he could Raph spoke up. "I killed him," the red masked turtle said softly.

"Raph that's not true," Donnie said putting his hand on Raph's shoulder.

"Yes it is Donnie!" Raph shouted shaking Donnie's hand off of him. "I pushed him into the water that night! I'm the reason Mikey's dead!" With that Raph turned and tried to run out of the room. But his path was blocked by Splinter.

"Raphael," Splinter said gently putting his hand on his second oldest son's shoulders. "I know you are in pain but you mustn't blame yourself my son. What happened to Michelangelo was a tragic accident. None of which was your doing."

"Yes it is Sensei," Raph said softly, lowering his head as the tears came. April and Casey just stared in shock. Neither one of them had ever seen Raph cry before. He was always Mr. Tough Guy and to see him break down like this was really heartbreaking. Splinter pulled Raph close to him and gently rubbed his back. By now Donnie was crying and Leo put his arm around his little brother. "I really miss him Sensei," Raph sobbed.

"I know you do my son," Splinter said softly. "I miss him too."

"I'm sorry," Raph said after a minute. Then he pulled away from Splinter and wiped his eyes. "I'm sorry Leo. You're right. I do do stupid things a lot. I react before I think. And tonight I..."

"I know Raph," Leo said putting his hands on Raph's shoulders. "You blame yourself for what happened to Mikey. But like we've said everyday for the last ten years it wasn't your fault Raph. And I know that if Mikey was here now he'd say the exact same thing."

"I know," Raph said with a grunt. "I know that Leo. But it's just so damn hard sometimes. Especially tonight. And with those guys today at the dock."

"What guys?" Splinter asked suddenly.

"There were these guys at the dock Sensei," Donnie explained. "They were trying to steal some kind of chemical."

"But they weren't just any thugs," Leo put in. "They wore all black and masks with red bandannas."

"Yeah," Raph said. "And they have some mad ninja skills too."

"Hmm," Splinter said stroking his chin thoughtfully. "This sound very familiar. Like something that happened many years ago in Japan. I suspect the Foot Clan may be at work here."

"You think they came to America?" Leo asked his blue eyes wide.

"Yes I fear they may have Leonardo," Splinter said looking at his sons. "I also fear my old enemy may be back."

"You mean?" Leo said with dread.

"Yes," Splinter said narrowing his brown eyes with anger as he thought about the man who had murdered his wife and daughter. "The Shredder."

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Meanwhile Oroku Saki aka The Shredder was furious. He had sent his Foot soldiers to the docks to get some essential chemicals for him. Only the had failed him. Someone had interfered with his operations. And he was going to find out who and make them pay. Just then Tiger Claw entered the room with Karai and Kenshen right behind him. "Ah my children there you are," Shredder said motioning for Karai and Kenshen to come forward.

"Father," the siblings said together kneeling before their father.

"I want to know what happened at the docks tonight," Shredder said, getting right to the point.

"There were some...complications Father," Karai said.

"Yes Karai I'm well aware of that," Shredder said impatiently. "I want to know who interfered with our operations tonight."

"Well Father you see..." Karai began.

"There were these guys there," Kenshen interrupted. "One of them was messing around with the computer. He set off the alarms that stopped the operation."

"And why did you not stop them?!" Shredder demanded his voice rising.

"There were more with them Father," Kenshen said nervously. "And they were really skilled in ninjitsu."

"Really?" Shredder said getting to his feet. "How so my son?"

"Well," Kenshen began. "The one had a pair of sais with him. He and his friend almost bested me. And the one with the katanas almost got the better of Karai. It was like their fighting styles were like ours."

"Interesting," Shredder said turning to face his window that overlooked the city.

"But the mission wasn't a complete failure Father," Karai said. "We got this." She held out the canister of chemicals towards Shredder.

"Very good Karai," Shredder said taking the chemicals form his daughter. "You have done well. You may go now."

"You're not angry with us Father?" Karai asked.

"No my daughter I'm not angry with you two," Shredder said. "Now go and get some rest. You and your brother have a big day tomorrow."

"Yes Father," Karai and Kenshen said both of them bowing. With that the brother and sister exited the room.

"Master?" Tiger Claw said carefully.

"It appears my old enemy Homato Yoshi my be alive after all," Shredder said.

"How do you know this Master?" Tiger Claw asked.

"Because the skills my children described are only taught in the Foot Clan," Shredder said. "And besides myself Hamato Yoshi is the only other one to have mastered those skills. He must be alive and he must be the one behind this."

"What shall we do Master?" Tiger Claw asked.

"We set a trap for Homato Yoshi," Shredder said. "And we will us my children to do it."

A/N Well there you have it folks ch 4 complete. Did you all enjoy it? I hope the answer is yes. Review please.