A/N I'd like to thank you all for the reviews and see ch 1 for disclaimer. Enjoy.

Ch 24 Forming a Solid Plan

"Donnie are you sure this stuff will work?" Raph asked, taking the vial from his brother.

"We tested it and retested it," Donnie said with a grin. "And trust me when I say it'll work."

"I must say it was quite tiring but well worth the effort," Dr. Rockwell declared having the same grin that Donnie did.

"Indeed it was my friends," Leatherhead said, putting his hands on Donnie and Dr. Rockwell's shoulders. "Donatello managed to get some of Shredder's DNA and we used that to test the anti mutagen."

"Finally some good news," Leo said with a sigh. "Now we just need to get this stuff on Shredder."

"Well what are we waiting for?!" Karai cried out, leaping to her feet. "Lets go!"

"Hold on there Karai," Leo said, standing in front of his sister. "We can't just go rushing into a fight without a plan."

"Ugh you and your plans," Karai grumbled, crossing her arms. "I liked the Leo that just went into a fight then asked questions later better." Everyone shot Karai looks and her expression softened. "Guys I was kidding," she said, holding her hands up defensively. "I know we need a plan."

"So got any ideas oh fearless leader?" Raph asked, looking at Leo.

"Not yet," Leo admitted as he sat down beside Mikey on the couch.

"Perhaps if we all out our head together we'll come up with a solid plan," Dr. Rockwell suggested.

"I'm game," Slash said, sitting down on a chair.

"I'm texting April and Casey and telling them to meet us here after school so they can make suggestions," Donnie said as he took out his T-com and began typing.

"Can we like talk about this while we eat?" Mikey asked, rubbing his stomach. "I'm like starving dudes." Then as if on cue Mikey's stomach let out a loud grumble.

"Actually food sounds really good to me right about now," Donnie said as his stomach also let out a loud grumble. Leatherhead and Dr. Rcokwell both nodded in agreement all three of them realizing that it had been some time since they've had a proper meal. With that the group headed into the kitchen. Mondo was limping as he walked and Mikey was holding his arm close to him. Donnie noticed and turned towards the pair. "I think I should take a look at you two," he said, the concern clear in his voice.

"Nah I'm good Donnie," Mondo said with a grin. "Its just a twisted ankle." Mondo was trying to act tough so he wouldn't seam weak in front of his friends. But just then Mondo accidentally took a full step on his bad ankle and he sucked in his breath and winced.

"Well I'd like to make sure its nothing more than that," Donnie said with a smile. "You too Mikey. Better to be safe than sorry."

"But D I feel fine," Mikey protested. Donnie gave his younger brother a look and Mikey knew that he was beat. Looking over at Mondo Mikey saw that he knew he was beat as well. With that Donnie headed for his lab and Mondo and Mikey followed behind him.

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A few minutes later Donnie, Mondo and Mikey joined the others in the kitchen. Mondo had a sprained ankle that Donnie had wrapped up and Mikey had some bruised muscles in his arm that were wrapped up as well. Splinter had prepared breakfast for the group which they were currently enjoying. Donnie Mondo and Mikey sat down and soon devoured their breakfast as well. After everyone was finished eating they headed towards the living room. Once everyone was settled Leo spoke. "Now that we've all eaten we can begin to discuss a plan for taking down the Shredder."

"What is this about taking down the Shredder?" Splinter asked, arching his eyebrow at the group.

"Donnie, Leatherhead and Dr. Rockwell found an anit mutagen that we can use to take down the Shredder," Leo informed his father.

"I see," Splinter said. "Well I am certainly glad you all are taking the time to form a plan. I know this is not an easy thing. Especially for you Miwa." Splinter looked at his daughter when he said this part.

"Well I figured that if Raph can be patient than so can I," Karai said with a grin, elbowing her red masked brother playfully.

"Hey I'm patient," Raph declared, his voice having a slight edge to it. Everyone gave the red masked turtle a look. "I'm just as patient as any of you," Raph protested. "Now enough yammering and lets get to the plan already!" Everyone smiled at Raph's impatience. They were just relieved that the old, hot headed, impatient, quick tempered Raph was back.

"Now as I was saying," Leo began again. "We need a solid plan if we're going to be successful in this. And Slash since you're also a leader you get just as much say so in this as I do. So if you don't like anything or think of something better I want you to tell me."

"I'm good with whatever you say Leonardo," Slash said. "My team does what your team does."

"Thanks Slash," Leo said with a smile.

"I'm just glad you finally got your head out of your ass," Slash declared.

"Ugh can we just get to the plan already?!" Raph exclaimed. "I only got so much patience in me here."

"Ok here's what I was thinking," Leo said. With that Leo began to explain what he had in mind. After a little while of discussion the team were all expressing their ideas and discussing what they thought would work the best. Splinter was standing back and watching all of this with a smile. The brown coated rat was over joyed to see his family and their friends back to their normal selves. Raph still had to use his wheelchair but his legs were getting stronger and stronger everyday. And Leo was back to his take charge, level headed self. Mikey's nightmares had seamed to stop and he was back to his up beat cheerful self. And Donnie was back to his old self and back home where he belongs. This filled Splinter's heart with joy. Now they could focus on taking down their enemy and Splinter hoped that once Shredder was gone his children would have a normal life. But for now they had to focus on the situation at hand. They had been discussing plans for hours and by now April and Casey had joined them and the two teens had put in their two cents as well. But finally they decided on a plan that suited everyone and used everyone's ideas as well. "Ok we're all agreed then," Leo said, looking at his family and friends. The group all nodded and Leo turned towards Splinter. "Father what do you think of our plan?" Leo asked, eager to get Splinter's approval.

"I think," Splinter began. "That it is a well thought out plan. I am very proud of all of you."

"Thank you Father," the turtles and Karai said with a bow.

"Thank you Master Splinter," the rest of the group said with a bow of their own.

"You are coming with us aren't you?" Mikey asked, looking at Splinter. "I mean you should totally be there when we take down ol' Tin Skin."

"And be there I shall Michelangelo," Splinter said with a smile. "Come we should leave at once."

"Alright lets do this!" Raph shouted, pumping his fist in the air as he stood and began to walk with the others.

"Whoa there Raph you're not taking your wheelchair?" Casey asked, the surprise clear in his voice.

"Hell no I'm not," Raph declared. "I don't need it. And when we take down Shredder I want him to see that he didn't break me. That I came back stronger and better than ever!"

"Damn straight you did," Slash said, putting his arm around his friend.

"C'mon," Karai said as she walked towards the Shell Raiser. "Lets go kick some ass." With that the group piled into the Shell Raiser and headed towards Shredder's lair for the final showdown.

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