A/N well folks here it is the beginning of the epic showdown enjoy, thank you all for you reviews, and see ch 1 for disclaimer.

Ch 24 The Final Showdown Begins

Leonardo and Tiger Claw charged towards each other both mutants determined to fight to the bitter end. The two connected but Leonardo was quickly on the losing end due to his injury. "You really are foolish to think you could take me on!" Tiger Claw growled.

"Not so foolish," Leonardo panted glaring at the tiger. Just then they heard a shout "Gongala!" Tiger Claw looked and was met with Casey's hockey stick, which landed a direct hit to Tiger Claw's head sending the mutant to the ground. Before he could recover April came flying in a delivered a hard kick to Tiger Claw's head sending him skidding across the floor. This gave Leonardo enough time to get up and rush towards Tiger Claw. But Tiger Claw was prepared and had his laser gun ready and fried at Leonardo. Leonardo dodged the shot and lept to the side. Tiger Claw fired again and missed. But he had forgotten about April and Casey and Casey used this opportunity to launch a hockey puck at Tiger Claw knocking the laser gun out of his hands. Growling the assassin charged towards Casey. Casey tried to dodge him but was unsuccessful. Tiger Claw hit the teen hard knocking him down. Tiger Claw then picked up the stunned boy and threw him into April sending them both to the ground. Tiger Claw began to advance on the teens when suddenly Leonardo tackled him and both mutants fell to the ground landing punches neither one backing down.

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Meanwhile Donatello had went to check on Michelangelo and Karai. By now both teens were coming to and the purple masked turtle looked at them with concern. "Are you guys ok?" he asked.

"Peachy," Michelangelo said rubbing his head. Then he looked around and saw the fights that were going on. "We've gotta help them!" he cried out.

"I'm with you little brother," Karai said standing up. But before any of them could move Dog-Pound appeared having recovered from his injury.

"Surprise freaks," he snarled slamming his fist into the trio sending them flying. The group landed hard but Donatello quickly recovered. He stood along with Karai and they both drew their weapons. But they noticed Michelangelo was still down.

"Mikey!" Donatello and Karai cried racing over to their brother. "Are you ok Mikey?" Donatello asked putting his hand on Michelangelo's shoulder.

"Ugh my head," Michelangelo said as he tried to stand. "I don't think I can move."

"Mikey," Karai began. But she was interrupted by Dog-Pound slamming into her sending her once again to the ground.

"Help Karai," Michelangelo said to Donatello. Donatello hesitated not wanting to leave his brother. "I'll be fine bro," Michelangelo insisted. "Our sister needs your help. Go." With that Donatello raced to help Karai, who had just received another kick from Dog-Pound. Donatello threw his bo staff at the wolf catching him in his knees and causing him to fall. Donatello then used Dog-Pound's injury to his advantage and threw a flash grenade in his face blinding the wolf. Donatello then kicked Dog-Pound as hard as he could sending him flying into a steel wall where he remained still. Satisfied Donatello went to check on Karai. "Are you ok?" he asked helping his sister to her feet.

"Yeah," Karai said rubbing her side. "I'm fine. Is Mikey ok?" Donatello looked over to where he had left Michelangelo but to his surprise Michelangelo was gone. Donatello saw Michelangelo making his way towards Tiger Claw, who was still fighting Leonardo. "Come on," Donatello said. "We've gotta help him." With that the brother and sister went to help their youngest brother.

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Meanwhile Raphael was fighting Snakeskin trying to figure out a way to disable him. "Give it up Raphael," Snakeskin hissed his yellow eyes gleaming. "It's useless to try to beat me. You'll never win."

"We'll see about that you scaly son of a bitch!" Raphael growled glaring at the purple skinned mutant. With that Raphael charged towards Snakeskin his sais extended. Snakeskin shot venom at Raphael but this time the red masked turtle was prepare and avoided the toxin. Snakeskin hissed in frustration and swung his tail toward Raphael hoping to take him down. But Raphael was prepared again and jumped up and landed straight down on Snakeskin's tail stabbing him with his sais. Using this to his advantage Raphael used all of his strength and flipped Snakeskin as hard as he could over his head sending the snake flying into the wall knocking him out. Satisfied Raphael went to help his family knowing Snakeskin wouldn't be a problem.

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Meanwhile Michelangelo was trying to reach his brother and friends. But the freckled faced turtle was having a hard time due to his weakened state. Suddenly he heard a grunt followed by blows being landed. Michelangelo looked and he saw Splinter fighting with the Shredder. Shredder had just delivered a hard blow to Splinter's head which sent to brown coated rat to the ground. "Father!" Michelangelo cried out running over to Splinter. This gained the attention of Karai, Donatello, Raphael and Leonardo. Leonardo had succeeded in taking down Tiger Claw with the help of April and Casey. The trio had succeeded in knocking the tiger out by attacking all at once. Now the group was focused on Splinter and Shredder. Shredder was about to stab Splinter with his blades when Michelangelo ran in front of him. "No!" he cried out holding out his nunchakus which stopped Shredder's blades from harming Splinter. "I won't let you hurt him Shredder," Michelangelo growled glaring at his former master.

"Foolish boy," Shredder growled glaring at Michelangelo. "After everything I've done for you this is how you repay me?! You owe me your life!"

"I owe you nothing!" Michelangelo growled.

"We could be so good together," Shredder said. "You and I could rule the Foot Clan together. I've been meaning to start your training to take over."

"I though I had out lived my usefulness," Michelangelo said roughly.

"I was wrong," Shredder said. "You have proven yourself to be very useful. You and Karai. Come back to me Kenshen. Together your sister, you and I will be unstoppable." Michelangelo stared at the Shredder for a minute taking in what he said. Then he looked over at Splinter, who was staring at him with wide brown eyes.

"I.." Michelangelo said. "I'm not sure." Just then he heard Raphael cry out, "Mikey don't listen to his lies! He's just tryin' to trick you!"

"Yeah!" Leonardo cried out. "He's done nothing but lie to you your entire life! Why would this be any different?!"

Michelangelo took in what his brothers just said. Then he knew what he had to do. "You go to Hell you armor clad son of a bitch!"

"My son," Shredder began.

"I AM NOT YOUR SON!" Michelangelo shouted. Suddenly Michelangelo shoved Shredder as hard as he could causing him to stumble backwards. But this didn't phase Shredder in the slightest and he growled at the turtle. Shredder began to advance on Michelangelo and Michelangelo braced himself for them to connect. But before they could Karai came flying in and kicked Shredder hard sending him to the ground. "Thought you could use some help little brother," the teen said with a smile. Michelangelo smiled back but before he could respond he saw Shredder from the corner of his eye racing towards them his blades extended, "Karai look out!" Michelangelo shouted shoving his sister out of the way and taking the full blow. Shredder's blades pierced through Michelangelo's shell and a sickening crack was heard. Michelangelo cried out in pain and fell to the ground, the blood pouring out of his side.

"Mikey!" Karai screamed her brown eyes wide.

"Nooo!" Raphael, Leonardo and Donatello cried at the same time.

"Michelangelo!" Splinter cried out terrified for his youngest son. Then he glared at Shredder and charged towards him. Shredder was ready and the fight was on once again. "You will pay for once again harming my family," Splinter hissed his brown eyes filled with rage and hatred. "This ends tonight!"

"For once we agree Homato Yoshi," Shredder growled. "But it will be you that will perish." With that the two foes raced towards each other both of them out for the kill. Raphael went to help Splinter but Leonardo put a hand on his brother's shoulder. "No Raph this is something Sensei must do without us," Leonardo said. Raphael opened his mouth to protest but then he felt Karai's hand on his shoulder. "Leo's right Raph," the young ninja said. "We must let Father do this on his own."

"I know," Raphael said after a minute. "You guys are right. This is Splinter's battle."

"Come on," Karai said. "Let's check on our brother." With that the trio went to check on Michelangelo, who was being examined by Donatello.

"How is he Donnie?" Raphael asked kneeling beside Michelangelo with Leonardo and Karai right next to him.

"I managed to stop the bleeding," Donatello said. "But he's really hurt and he already lost a lot of blood. We need to get him home."

"Then let's go already!" Casey cried out.

"Casey we can't leave Splinter," April said. "He needs us."

"April's right," Raphael said. "We need to stay."

"Donnie how serious is Mikey's condition?" Leonardo asked.

"Pretty serious," Donatello said. "There could be internal bleeding that I can't see. If we don't get him home soon..."

"What?" Raphael said looking at his younger brother. "What might happen Donnie?"

"Raph Mikey could die," Donatello said softly. Raphael's eyes went wide as he took in the information. He couldn't let his little brother die. Not again.

"Let's get him home," Raphael declared. With that Casey got on Michelangelo's top half while Donatello grabbed Michelangelo's bottom half. But before anyone could move suddenly Leonardo suddenly let out a cry of pain and fell to the ground.

"Leo!" the group cried out. Just then Tiger Claw appeared his chain in his hand.

"Thought you were rid of me eh?" the tiger growled. "It is not that easy to be rid of me." With that Tiger Claw swung his chain and hit Donatello hard on his knees. A pop was heard and Donatello cried out in pain as he fell to the ground. The sudden shift in weight caused Casey to fall along with Michelangelo, who landed on top of him. Raphael became enraged when he saw his brother fall and he lunged for Tiger Claw, who easily dodged him. Tiger Claw took this opportunity to hit Raphael in his broken arm then deliver a hard kick to his head, knocking him out.

"Nooo!" Karai cried rage in her brown eyes. "You'll pay for that!"

"Bring it on girl," Tiger Claw growled. With that Karai took out her sword and raced towards Tiger Claw both of them out for blood.

A/N well folks there you have ch 24 done. I hope you all enjoyed it and as always please review