A/N thank you all for your reviews and to Voisisisususus: Mikey is good now he's just playing double agent with Shredder.

Enjoy ch 18 and see ch 1 for disclaimer.

Chapter 18: Conflicting Thoughts

"I trust my son," Shredder said. "But I cannot be sure he wasn't lying to me.

"What are you going to do Master?" Tiger Claw asked secretly hoping he'd get to hurt Kenshen.

"First I must find out exactly the extent of Kenshen's lie," Shredder said. "It may be nothing but I want to make sure. That is why I am having Xever and Bradford keep an eye on him."

"But Master," Tiger Claw began. "Shouldn't I be the one that keeps an eye on him?"

"No you fool," Shredder growled. "Kenshen is always on his guard around you. With Bradford I can use his new senses to my advantage. He has a keen sense of hearing and will be able to hear things without being in the room. And Xever being a snake will be able to hide places undetected."

"As you wish Master," Tiger Claw said with a bow. With that the tiger left leaving the Shredder alone with his thoughts.

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Meanwhile Michelangelo and Karai were having a conversation. Michelangelo was trying to decide how to go about his plan without making Karai suspicious. Then he heard a hissing sound come from the vent. Michelangelo turned and saw a pair of yellow eyes looking out from the vent. "So the Shredder has his minons spying on me does he?" Michelangelo thought. "Looks like I'll have to talk to Karai somewhere else." Michelangelo was snapped out of his thoughts by Karai waving her hand in front of his face. "Kenshen are you listening to me?"

"Huh?" Michelangelo said looking at his sister. "I'm sorry sis what did you say?"

"I said I bet you're pretty rattled after your experience," Karai said with a slight laugh. "But I can clearly see that's true. Where were you just now?"

"Just thinking," Michelangelo said. "I don't know Karai this whole thing has got me so confused." Michelangelo sat down on the bed with a sigh.

"Don't tell me they got to you," Karai said sitting beside her brother.

"I try not to let them," Michelangelo said trying to sound as convincing as possible. "But they're such good liars Karai it's hard not to."

"Tell you what," Karai said. "Why don't we do a little training. Just you and me. It might help clear your head."

"Actually," Michelangelo said. "I'm pretty beat. I think I'm gonna get some sleep. But you go ahead."

"Ok see ya," Karai said standing up and exiting the room. Michelangelo layed down and shut his eyes pretending to go to sleep. He even threw in some fake snoring. After a couple of minute he heard the vent open and Snakeskin slithered out and opened the door and left the room. After opening his eyes slightly Michelangelo saw that Snakeskin was gone. He got out of bed and opened the door a crack to make sure no one was around. Seeing nobody Michelangelo closed the door and got out his T-com that Donatello had given him. He dialed his brothers and within a few minute Leonardo answered, "Mikey what's up?" he asked.

"I can't talk long," Michelangelo whispered. "But I want you guys to meet me at the dock tonight around midnight. I'm going to bring Karai there."

"Got it," Leonardo said. "Midnight at the docks." With that the two brothers hung up. Tucking his T-com back in the pocket of his cloak Michelangelo heard the door slam open. "What the Hell?" he cried out his blue eyes wide. Then he saw Tiger Claw standing there glaring at him. "What the Hell do you think you're doing Tiger Claw?" Michelangelo hissed glaring right back at the older mutant.

"I heard you talking to someone," Tiger Claw growled. "Who was it turtle?"

"I wasn't talking to anyone," Michelangelo said. "You need to get your hearing checked old man." Michelangelo let out a laugh which enraged Tiger Claw who let out a roar and grabbed Michelangelo by his throat slamming him against the wall. "I know you were talking to someone," he hissed his face inches away form Michelangelo's. "Don't lie to me again!"

"Let me go!" Michelangelo cried struggling to get a breath. He kicked Tiger Claw as hard as he could but the assassin held tight cutting off his air. Michelangelo felt his eyes start to roll back and the room was getting dark. He knew if he didn't get air soon he'd pass out. Suddenly Tiger Claw let out a cry and fell to the ground unconscious releasing Michelangelo in the process. The black masked turtle gasped in air coughing as he did so. He felt a pair of hands on his shoulders and he looked up expecting to see Karai standing there. But to his surprise he saw Shredder standing there looking at him with what appeared to be concern.

"Are you hurt Kenshen?" Shredder asked helping his son to his feet.

"I'm fine Father," Michelangelo said trying to hide the surprise in his voice.

"What happened in here?" Karai asked walking into the room and seeing Tiger Claw unconscious on the floor.

"Tiger Claw went nuts and attacked me," Michelangelo said rubbing his neck which had finger print marks on it. "Damn near choked me to death."

"Why would he do that?" Karai asked her brown eyes wide.

"He thought I was talking to someone," Michelangelo explained. "I told him he was hearing things and he got all pissed off and grabbed my by the throat. If Father hadn't come along I think he would have killed me."

"Yes luckily I did come when I did," Shredder said glaring at Tiger Claw, who was still out "Bradford!" Shredder shouted. Within minutes Dog-Pound came running into the room.

"Yes Master?" the brown and white wolf said.

"Take Tiger Claw to the dungeon and chain him up good," Shredder ordered.

"Yes Master," Dog-Pound said picking up Tiger Claw and carrying him out of the room.

"Father why.." Michelangelo began.

"He tried to kill you Kenshen," Shredder said facing his son. "That cannot go unpunished. No one hurts my children and gets away with it. Not even my second in command. Now I still need you and Karai to go to the docks. Are you still up for it my son?"

"Yes Father I am," Michelangelo said after a minute.

"Good," Shredder said. With that the armor clad man exited the room.

"You sure you're ok Kenshen?" Karai asked looking at her younger brother. "You have a strange look on your face."

"I'm fine Karai," Michelangelo insisted. "Just a little shaken up that's all. I'll be fine."

"If you say so," Karai said. "Come on let's go to the docks." With that the brother and sister left. While they were walking Michelangelo thought, "Maybe I was wrong about the Shredder. I think he actually cares about me. Why else would he save me from Tiger Claw? And maybe I still care about him despite what he did. After all he did raise me most of my life. But he's a murderer he can't possibly be good. I'm so confused. I want to do the right thing here. I know I belong with Splinter and my brothers but how can I betray the man who raised me? I don't know if I can." With that the turtle walked with his sister to the docks where he knew Leonardo and the others would be. He just hoped they could convince Karai to switch sides. Maybe then he'd have the courage to take down the Shredder. But he didn't dare voice his fears to anyone. He didn't want to be labeled a traitor. So he silently walked beside his sister hoping he was doing the right thing.

A/N well there you go folks ch 18 complete. How'd you like it? I think that Michelangelo would have second thoughts. After all he was raised by the Shredder most of his life it's only natural that he cares about him. I also thin the Shredder would care about Michelangelo as well after raising him. Just like I believe he love Karai deep down in the new series. Shredder may be an evil SOB but he still has human feelings. What do you all think?Let me know in a review please.