A/N I love reviews. They make me so happy. Thank you all so much and to BlueManiac359: yes it is indeed the final countdown. Thank you for reviewing. Also to the Guest reviewer: Glad you're enjoying my story. Thank you so much for your kind words and for reviewing. Here's ch 25 for ya and see ch 1 for disclaimer. Enjoy.

Ch 25 The Final Showdown Ends

Karai and Tiger Claw ran towards each other at full force. The two connected but Tiger Claw was stronger than Karai and quickly got the advantage. The assassin threw the teen to the ground and kicked her hard in the side causing her to cry out in pain. Tiger Claw was about to kick Karai again when suddenly April came flying in and kicked Tiger Claw hard in his chest catching him off guard and sending him to the ground. Tiger Claw looked up only to be met with Casey's hockey stick, which landed a direct hit to the assassin's head. Then together April and Casey delivered a hard hit to Tiger Claw's head and succeeded in knocking him out. April then used Tiger Claw's chain to chin him to the nearby wall to make sure he wouldn't come back again. Then the red head went to check on Karai. "Are you ok?" she asked helping Karai to her feet.

"Yeah I think so," Karai said holding her side. "Thanks for helping me."

"No sweat," Casey said with a smile.

"Yeah," April said also smiling. "That's what friends do. Have each other's backs."

"Come on," Karai said. "Let's check on the others." With that the three teens went to check on the turtles. By now Raph and Leo had come to and were checking on Donnie. "How are you feeling Donnie?" Karai asked kneeling beside her brother.

"My knee is dislocated," Donnie said with a wince. "I'll have to pop in back into place."

"Shouldn't one of us do it?" Leo asked. "I mean that's gonna hurt like Hell Donnie."

"Yeah I know," Donnie said his brown eyes wide. "But I'm the only one that knows how to do it right."

"Well you could tell us what to do," April suggested.

"Yeah that way it'll be easier for you," Casey said.

"Ok," Donnie said after a minute. "All you do is push my knee as hard as you can until you hear a popping sound. That means it's back into place."

"Won't that hurt?" April asked looking at Donnie with concern.

"Yeah," Donnie admitted. "It's gonna hurt a lot. But it has to be done. And it's gonna take someone with a lot of strength to do it."

"I'll do it," Raph offered. "But I'll need help since I have one good arm."

"I'll help ya Raph," Casey offered. Raph nodded but before either one could do anything they heard a hard blow land and Splinter went skidding across the floor having been hit by the Shredder.

"Father!" Leo, Raph, Donnie and Karai cried out.

"Sensei!" April and Casey cried at the same time. But their worry was for not because Splinter quickly recovered and using an ancient technique from Japan Splinter was able to focus all his energy and with just his two fingers he was able to send the Shredder flying into the nearby wall which crumbled around him and he didn't resurface. But the impact from all the fighting had taken its toll on the building and it suddenly began to fall apart around. "Come," Splinter called out to his family. "We must leave this place quickly." With that Casey helped Donnie stand and he and April helped the purple masked turtle run while Splinter and Karai carried Mikey out with Leo and Raph right behind them. The group was able to escape just before the entire building collapsed behind them. The group then headed back to their lair thinking they had seen the last of Shredder. Little did they know how wrong they were.

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A little while later the group had arrived back at the lair. Splinter immediately began to examine Mikey with the help of April, Leo and Karai. This left Raph and Casey to help Donnie pop his knee back into place. "Guys help Splinter with Mikey," Donnie said.

"You sure bro?" Raph asked.

"Yeah," Donnie said. "My knee can wait. Go. I'll be fine."

"If you're sure Donnie," Casey said. With that the duo went to see how Splinter was doing. By now the brown coated rat had found the source of the bleeding and he had to pull back some of Mikey's shell to do so. "Hand me something I can stitch with," Splinter instructed. With that Leo found Donnie's needle and thread he used for stitches and handed it to Splinter. After a couple of minutes of sewing Splinter said tiredly, "I managed to repair the damage. Luckily there was no internal bleeding. Michelangelo should be just fine." Splinter was wrapping Mikey's side when he said this last part.

"Thank God for that," Karai said closing her eyes in relief. Then she leaned close to Mikey's ear and whispered, "You hear that little brother? You're going to be just fine. We just need you to wake up now."

"He has lost a lot of blood," Splinter said putting his hand on Karai's shoulder. "He needs rest. But he will be just fine my child." Karai smiled at her father and began to sit beside Mikey. But as she sat she winced and grabbed her side.

"Are you ok Karai?" Leo asked looking at his sister with concern.

"Yeah I'm fine Leo," Karai said. "Just a little soar from Tiger Claw's kick."

"Here let me see," Donnie said motioning for Karai to come to him. Gingerly she walked towards her brother and when she reached him he gently pushed on her side. Karai sucked in her breath and let out a small whimper. "Karai I hate to tell you this but you have at least one broken rib," Donnie said. "Probably two. They'll have to be wrapped. And you'll have to rest for at least a couple of weeks."

"Fine," Karai said as Leo and Raph helped her up on the table. "As long as I get to stay by Mikey."

"We can arrange that," Splinter said as he wrapped Karai's side.. "Michelangelo's room has two beds in it. I am sure he would not mind sharing with you."

"Raph how's your head?" Donnie asked worried because he knew Raph had been knocked out again.

"A little soar," Raph admitted rubbing his head. "And my arm is throbbing."

"Yeah," Leo said rubbing his broken arm. "I feel your pain bro."

"i suggest you both get some rest," Splinter said.

"We will," Leo said. "But first we need to get Donnie's knee back into place."

"I got it," Casey said. "But I'll need some help."

"I'll help you Casey," April offered walking over and standing by her boyfriend.

"Alright Donnie you ready for this?" Casey asked as he and April prepared to pop to knee back.

"Let's just get this over with," Donnie said laying down and closing his eyes.

"Ok on three," April said. "One...two...three push!" With that the two teens pushed as hard as they could on Donnie's knee. But the knee wasn't moving very well and it took a few minutes to complete the process.

"Ahh!" Donnie cried out, tears coming to his eyes. "Damn it! What the Hell are you two doing down there?!" This outburst surprised everyone because Donnie rarely swore. He only swore when he was really frustrated or in a lot of pain. Splinter grabbed his son's hand and Leo whispered soothing thing in Donnie's ear. After what seamed like an eternity a pop was heard and the pain stopped. "Finally," Donnie breathed laying his head down and closing his eyes. "Thanks you guys. Sorry I swore at you."

"No problem Donnie," April said with a smile.

"Yeah we're all good bro," Casey said patting Donnie's arm. "But seriously Red we've gotta get goin'. It's gettin' pretty late and our Dad's will freak out if we're late."

"Go," Leo said with a smile. "We'll let you know how Mikey is."

"Well ok,"April said after a minute. "See you guys." With that the red head and her dark headed boyfriend exited the lair.

"I suggest we all retire for the night," Splinter said. "I will stay with Michelangelo."

"I'm not leaving him," Karai said. "He may need me."

"I will come and get you if he wakes," Splinter said. "I promise."

"Well...ok I guess," Karai said. With that the teen began to get off the table. Raph was helping Donnie walk to his room so Leo was going to help Karai.

"Here let me help you Karai," Leo said putting his arm around his sister.

"Miwa," Karai said looking at Splinter with a smile. "My name is Miwa." With that Leo, Raph and Donnie all exchanged smiles and headed off to be knowing everything would be fine from here on out.

A/N well folks there you have ch 25 done. The next chapter will be the epilogue. I hope you all enjoyed it and as always please review.