A/N Thank you all for the reviews and alerts. Enjoy ch 2 and see ch 1 for disclaimer.

Ch 2 Bad Timing

Splinter and Karai arrived at the old TCRI building and were met by Casey and April. "Hey guys," April greeted with a smile and a wave.

"Where's the guys?" Casey asked, as he looked around for his other friends.

"They're at the lair," Karai informed her friends.

"But why?" April began. But the redhead was cut off abruptly by Splinter.

"I felt it was best for them to stay home," Splinter declared. "They are not yet ready for battle." April and Casey exchanged looks but neither teen said anything. Instead they went about their plan to stop the Foot Bots from stealing chemicals from the building. The group searched the building in search of the Foot Bots. It wasn't long before they found them. But the Foot Bots weren't alone. Fishface was with them along with a tall skinny African American man. "Hurry up with those DNA samples," the man was ordering.

"You don't give me orders Stockman," Fishface growled, getting in the man's face. "Ever. Got that?"

"Y-yes I got it," Stockman muttered. "I-I'm sorry if I offended you Fishface."

"You should be," Fishface growled as he and the Foot Bots continued to gather the samples. But their pillaging was short lived when suddenly Karai and April came swooping in and kicked Fishface across the floor. Splinter and Casey were also there and they were disposing of the Foot Bots with ease. Stockman quickly hid and grabbed the box of DNA samples that had already been collected. While the others were battling Fishface and the Foot Bots Stockman began to make his escape.

"We've got a runner," Casey shouted, indicating Stockman.

"I'm on it," Karai shouted as she began to run after Stockman. It wasn't long before the young ninja caught up with the scientist. "Going somewhere?" Karai sneered as she jumped in front of the terrified looking man.

"Y-you stay away from me," Stockman stammered, backing away from Karai. He backed up until he got to a table that had some supplies on it. Then an evil smile came across his face. "You traitor!" Stockman shouted swinging a metal tray at Karai. Karai was caught by surprise and she fell to the ground. This gave Stockman a chance to run taking the DNA samples along with him.

"Damn it!" Karai shouted as she got to her feet to chase Stockman. But she soon found her path blocked by Fishface and some Foot Bots. "Great," she muttered. "Just great." But soon she was joined by Splinter, April and Casey. April and Casey took out the Foot Bots while Splinter and Karai handled Fishface. The father and daughter easily took down the mutant and made a dash after Stockman. But by the time they got outside he was nowhere to be seen. "Well that sucks," Karai declared. "All of that and we didn't stop them."

"Bet we would have if the guys were here," Casey muttered. Splinter shot the teen a warning look and he was silent. Without saying another words the group headed back to the lair disappointed in the recent events.

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Meanwhile back at the lair the turtles were frustrated at what just happened. "Man this sucks," Mikey grumbled, flopping down on the couch.

"I know it does Mikey," Leo said with a sigh as he sat next to his youngest brother.

"I don't understand why Splinter isn't allowing us to fight," Donnie put in as he sat in the chair.

"It isn't just not allowing us to fight," Leo said. "Ever since we've been home Splinter hasn't even allowed us to leave the lair."

"Yeah and it like totally sucks!" Mikey exclaimed, throwing his hands in the air. "I mean I get why we couldn't leave when we were hurt but we've been better for a while now and I don't know about you bros but I'm like seriously getting bored here."

"I think we're all getting that way Mikey," Donnie declared.

"But Splinter's not here now dudes," Mikey pointed out, a mischievous grin going across his face.

"Mikey whatever you're thinking I'm sure its not a good idea," Leo said, giving his orange masked brother a look.

"Leo we could sneak out," Mikey said, jumping to his feet. "Splinter and Karai will be gone for a while so we could go out for like and hour or so then come back before they come home."

"I can't believe I'm about to say this," Donnie began. "But that's actually not a bad idea Mikey. What do you think Leo?" The purple masked turtle turned towards his oldest brother when he said this.

"Well," Leo said, thinking about it. "Alright. As long as we're back before Splinter and Karai get home."

"I'll go see if Raph wants to come," Mikey declared running out of the room and towards Raph's room. Mikey knocked and opened the door. "Hey Raph," he called to his brother's covered form. "We're goin' out for a little while. You wanna come?"

"Why?" came Raph's muffled reply. "It ain't like I'll be able to do anything."

"Sure you will," Mikey said, trying to sound as cheerful as possible. "Plus you'll be out of the lair."

"Pass," Raph's muffled voice said.

"Ah Raph c'mon don't be that way," Mikey pleaded, reaching for the covers. As he grabbed them suddenly Raph threw them back and looked at Mikey with angry green eyes. Mikey backed up a step out of surprise.

"I'll be any way I damn well choose to be Mikey!" Raph snarled. "So back the Hell off! And tell Leo and Donnie the same! Tell them to leave me the Hell alone and let me be!" With that Raph pulled the covers back over his head with a growl. Mikey blinked back tears and backed away from the bed.

"Ok Raph," Mikey said softly as he exited the room. "I love you big brother and nothing is ever gonna change about that." Then Mikey left without waiting for a response. As soon as he heard the door close Raph let out his breath and the tears came.

"Damn it why the Hell do I do these things?" he muttered to himself. "They mean well but they just don't get it. No one does. And no one ever will. But I'll be damned if I'm gonna sit here and do nothin'." With that Raph threw back the covers and sat up. "C'mon you stupid legs move," he commanded. Nothing. "Urgh you moved before do it again," he growled staring at his toe. Again nothing happened. "I'll get you to move if its the last thing I do!" he snarled. "I refuse to be some useless lump of nothin'." With these words Raph continued to stare at his legs hoping his sheer willpower would be enough to get them moving.

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Meanwhile Leo, Donnie and Mikey had left to explore the sewers. But soon Mikey got bored of that. "Hey lets go to the surface," he said with a smile.

"Mikey we can't stay to long," Leo warned. "If Splinter comes home and we're gone.."

"Dude you worry to much," Mikey said with a laugh. "We'll be back in plenty of time." With that Mikey climbed the latter that lead to the surface with Donnie right behind him. Letting out a sigh Leo followed his brothers wondering to himself how he gets talked into these things.

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A little while later the three brothers were on the roof tops jumping form building to building and having a blast. "Man this is exactly what I needed," Mikey declared going over to the edge and looking out at the city.

"I admit this was a great idea of yours Mikey," Donnie said with a smile as he went to stand beside his slightly younger brother.

"I think we all needed this," Leo declared standing on the other side of Mikey. "Its just a shame Raph didn't want to come."

"Yeah it just isn't the same without him here," Mikey said softly. Donnie nodded in agreement. The brothers were silent for a few minutes. Then Leo spoke up saying, "We'd better head back." With that the three brothers turned to head back to their lair. But before they could go anywhere suddenly two large figures jumped in front of them. Grabbing their weapons the turtles gasped when they found themselves staring up at Tiger Claw and Dog-Pound.

"Ah just what I've been itching for," Dog-Pound said, his sharp canines gleaming in the moonlight.

"Yes its been too long since we've had the pleasure of beating you turtles senseless," Tiger Claw laughed cruelly. Mikey's eyes got wide and he gulped in fear. He looked over and saw Leo and Donnie bravely staring their foes down. So Mikey pushed his fears aside and put on his brave face.

"Bring it on fur balls!" Mikey shouted. "Booyakashaw!" With that he Leo, and Donnie charged towards Tiger Claw and Dog-Pound weapons drawn both sides prepared for the fight. The foes connected but the turtles soon found themselves at a disadvantage due to the fact they hadn't fought in so long. Mikey took on Dog-Pound while Leo and Donnie took on Tiger Claw.

"Think you can beat me freak?!" Dog-Pound snarled as he swung at Mikey.

"I know I can!" Mikey shouted back as he dodged Dog-Pound's blow. But just then he heard Donnie cry out in pain as Tiger Claw delivered a hard blow hitting the gapped toothed turtle in his bad leg. This gave Dog-Pound the advantage and he grabbed Mikey by his bad arm a flung him into Leo, who was trying to help Donnie. Dog-Pound stormed over to Mikey and picked him up again. "Let go of me!" Mikey shouted, struggling to get away.

"Not a chance," Dog-Pound laughed. "But don't worry I'm sure the Master has space enough for you in his dungeon."

"No!" Mikey cried out, the fear and terror clear in his voice. "I'm never goin' back there! Never!" With that Mikey jerked away and hit Dog-Pound as hard as he could with his nuchakus sending the wolf flying over the roof's edge. By now Leo and Donnie had recovered and the two brothers succeeded in kicking Tiger Claw across the roof.

"C'mon lets go!" Leo shouted. With that Mikey threw a smoke bomb and when the smoke cleared the brothers were gone. Tiger Claw let out a frustrated snarl and turned to go back to the Shredder's lair, very unhappy with the night's events.

A/N well there you have it folks chapter 2 complete. Hope you all enjoyed it. Review please.