-Seattle-
Baxter Stockman was hiding out in Seattle, which is one of the few places they never find yet after multiple hideouts he used were raided by the authorities. "Useless! Every last of my plans! Now with the Foot Clan and police on my tail, I am done for."
Stockman then connects the machine with multiple wires. "Well, they won't be laughing when they witness my invention that will rewrite reality. Soon, the world will fall before me!"
Just as Stockman was finishing his adjustments to his machine. A ball of light sparked when he activated it. Stockman smiled maliciously as he watched his machine beginning to work.
"Mwah ha ha ha! Ah ha ha ha ha! Ahh ha ha huh–?!"He stared at the machine as it died down. The work is incomplete. He freezes at the sight of failure, again. "No." He fell to his knees. Dismay was hovering on his face. "No! I was this close!" Stockman shouted as he pushes his blueprints and tools to the floor.
Then he banged his fist on the table, and recklessly destorying his lab set. "Useless! Stupid! Machine!
"So we finally meet, Stockman." Baxter was spooked by the voice. He turned around to see a shadow of a young woman. Appearing in her late teens. "What the–? Karai?"
Baxter came prepared for the next time he has to deal with a threat like the Shredder, or any ninja around. He takes a blaster he invented and shoots a laser at the mysterious kunoichi.
But she disappears in a swift in a form of smoke. "Huh?" Then the kunoichi reappeared behind her and knocks him on the floor with a spiral kick and smashes the blaster to the floor. Breaking it with her own foot.
"Not Karai. I am Nagi Kumiko. The Shredder's former right hand and apprentice and heir apparent to the Foot Clan. I have come here to recruit you in my own clan to exact my revenge against Karai and her allies. But to do so, I need someone who knows of our enemies very well. I know Karai, but I don't know about her friends, yet." The kunoichi revealed herself, brown hair and dark eyes. And very beautiful. But despite her own looks and soft voice, her expression puts Stcokman to fear.
"What are you doing here? What do you want?" Stockman inquires, suspiciously. He also had another blaster on the table. But for some reason it wasn't here. Until Kumiko takes out a the second blaster he made and waves it in front of him. "Oh, looking for this?" She taunted holding the blaster.
Being the kunoichi, they check for any traces of traps or weapons. "Don't even think you can even eliminate me. You tried this before, and it never works." She said.
"Listen, kid! If you want to use my brains for you plans! Forget it! I'm done being anyone's lap dog! Just like one of the Shredder's goons!"
"Lap dog? Oh, no, no, no. That won't do. You see, I happened to be intrigued by your work." Kumiko throws his blueprints on the table. Including his research papers about mutants.
His analysis about the Kraang and the mutagen. Stockman was lost seeing his old research that he thought they were destroyed in his old lab.
"You...I thought all my research is destoryed. But you recovered them." Stockman stares at his files with awe. He then eyes on the orb that contained something very important for his cause.
"Thank me for this later. But I found something that can help you bring your enemies to the ground." Kumiko then takes her phone out to show him a photo of Donatello holding the same mineral he found the other night. Stockman tried to retrieve it multiple times using M.O.U.S.E.R robots to secretly steal it. But Donnie came prepared for any traps against them. "That space mineral. I have been trying to get it for months now." Stockman said.
"That can be arranged." Kumiko smirked as her fox ears and tail were triggered by the pale moonlight. Seeing this, Stockman was astonished. Thinking she can be a werefox.
"How would you like to take revenge on the kame for ruining your plots? Pledge you allegiance to the Fist Clan and you will get what you wanted. Not just revenge, but also a lab of your own where you can do much research as you want. Where you can show those arrogant fools the masterful scientist you are. In return, I want Karai dead. For all I know, she is the last descendant of the Hamato Clan. And Shredder's biggest mistake was taking her in when he should've left her for dead in the fire."
Stockman had thought of it for a little. He wasn't sure if she can keep her word for it. But for some reason, he feels like he can trust her in order to exact his goals for his revenge to bring everyone down to their knees. All the years of being underestimated, years of being bullied by former classmates who always perceived him as a failure. Including being picked on by his former co-workers in TCRI.
"So, do we have a deal?" Kumiko extend her hand to his. Stockman felt like this is his chance to bring those he thought or did wronged him in their place. By accepting Kumiko's hand in a new partnership.
-New York City-
Leo and Karai arrived to the lair to see Donatello standing near a table where an object is glowing purple. Leo and Karai were wide to see what occurred in the lab.
"Donnie, what is it?" Leo asked, concerned for his brother worrying about something. But at the same time, he felt something bad is going to happen when it comes to Donnie's research. Like something out of the ordinary is about to happen.
"This is the third time this week today. That mineral had been vibrating none-stop." Donnie said. But before he can explain what he can verify. Another shake from the ground had started. "Huh?" Karai began.
"Whoa!" Donnie exclaimed. As the three held onto solid objects to remain still as the ground shakes more. "I don't know what that thing is. But it has got to go, Donatello." Karai stated. Sensing something dangerous on this rock."I know, I'm sorry. But as soon as I find out what this rock can do." Donnie recalled fixing Karai's satellite dish after she went to the lair to watch War Amongst Clans with Leo, a Japanese drama Karai watched based on a book franchise.
"I was fixing Karai's satellite dish after she visited the lair. When that rock fell from the sky. I thought it was a prank by a kid. But instead, it just came from space." Donnie explains after placing the rock onto the x-rays that brought back any info. Instead, it sends a printed paper of strange scriptions on it.
Donnie took out the paper and showed it to Leo. Both him and Karai are confused. Those scriptions, however, might hold a key to the power of the mineral. "Hate to say this, Don. But maybe Karai is right. We can just find somewhere to contain it for a while. This way it would lessen the disaster that thing is causing. Also, you might need to take a break. Cause you haven't been asleep for days. And you never came out of the lab." Leo points out.
The two ninja looked at Donatello and saw his face being drousy from the lack of sleep. His eyes red. His skin is gone pale green. And after Leo uses a small mirror nearby to show Donnie his reflection. The third oldest brother agrees.
"You're right. All this research is getting me nowhere. I guess a break or two would help."
"I know a few researchers from Japan that knew mineralogy, and can help bring analysis about the rock back when the results come." Said Karai as she takes the rock. "Plus, they also have a safe place to contain it, so no one, not even a ninja, can take it." Karai offered to Donatello.
Donatello isn't sure since he was a little reluctant to give up his research. But on the other hand, it would be too dangerous if he kept the rock. So he had to agree.
"Why not? I guess a little drama-thon would help." Drama-thon is a term for a marathon the Ninja Team called when they watch some dramas every Friday Night.
Later at night, Leo, Karai and Donnie were watching War Amongst Clans.
The drama is about a war between two yakuza clans. One that fights for justice, and the other is fighting for domination. However, Bushiko, the male protagonist of the drama, falls in love with the daughter of the enemy clan, Yuzuki, the female protagonist of the series. And the two are forced to choose between love and responsibility of their clans.
In the season finale episode, Yuzuki's older sister, Yuka, was alive after being presumed dead for years. And was even more ruthless than their father. The scene shows Yuka holding Bushiko hostaged, on swordpoint.
"Yuka, release Bushiko now!"
"You think I would grant your wishes? Face it, sister. I am the superior kunoichi!"
"No, Yuzuki! Save yourself!"
"I can't live without you, Bushiko!"
The three are sharing popcorn as they were mesmerized by the scene in action. The raining background indicating a showdown. Lightning strikes at the spark of a battle between sisters. Yuka still holding Bushiko by her sword.
"There is something Father hasn't mentioned to you."
"What, Yuka?"
"Oh, Yuzuki. You aren't Father's daughter by blood. You are an orphan."
"What?"
"That's not in the book version. Cause in the final book, Yuzuki is the true daughter of the enemy clan while Yuka was the one who was taken in as the original heir apparent." Karai said.
"Yeah, already read that book. It's actually good." Said Leo. Then he looks at the stack of novels that Karai recommended that has the titles of War Amongst Clans. "I guess we should see how the plot twist goes when the episode ends." He adds.Suddenly, a long, blonde-haired kunoichi with armor similar to Karai arrived to check on her leader. "Hey, Karai, Leo, Donnie. What's up?" Since the Foot Clan had been under Karai's leadership, some knew about the lair and hung out."Yumi, What brings you here?" Karai asked.
"Nothing much. I just came to tell you guys that the fireworks finale is coming up. You don't want miss this." Yumi said. But unbeknownst to the three ninja, Yumi pressed a button on her phone to activate a tracker mode.
Outside of the lair. Kumiko was on top of the building rooftop to check on her phone. And the icon where the location was after Yumi sent her the notification. Kumiko smiled that her plan is set into motion. "Perfect. Soon, Karai will know how it feels to lose." Kumiko then sets her foot into a sprinting position. "To lose everything she holds dear." She then looks to the sky and remembers her days when her father was still alive. "Father, you shall be avenged." Kumiko declares war against the Foot Clan in the name of world domination. "With Oroku Saki gone. The clan will be mine for the taking. For I am Oroku."
China
Feburary 3, 2011
12:45 CST
It was the year of the Rabbit in a Chinese New Year. The Team are enjoying the festivities that began in China. The parade begins to shine. The museum exhibits opening late at night.
Princess Donna of the Amazons, known as Wonder Girl, watched the acrobats performing their tricks. She is wearing a traditional dress trimmed with the gold color of a dragon. And floral hair ornamentson her half-bun tied up on her hair.
"Are you enjoying the festival, Princess?" Asked her best friend, Kaldur'rum, or Kaldur for short. Known as Aqualad.
"I haven't seen many festivities since I was younger. But the first time is when my mother first took me there to see it."
-12 years ago-
Donna (4-years-old at the time) was sitting on the shoulders of her adoptive mother, Queen Hippolyta, in civilian clothing. Donna was amazed to see the parade. Which all the children need to experience the joys of childhood.
"Look, Donna. There is a dragon dance." Hippolyta pointed at the performers doing the dragon dance. "Wow! Mommy, I love the parade!" Donna gasped. Hippolyta smiled to see her daughter so happy.
After the parade, Hippolyta holds Donna's hand to make sure she is safe. Heading back to a boat where the guards are waiting for them to get back home safely. "Mommy, can we go again some day?" Asked Donna.
Donna looked at her mother with worried eyes, as her expression grew saddened. Hippolyta tried to smile to assure her daughter that she can. But for some reason, she isn't sure.
"Someday, my child. But you need to be preapred for anything as you grew older." Hippolyta knelt down to her daughter, and brushed her hair. Donna wasn't sure what she is talking about, but she nodded. Both mother and daughter continued to head their way home.
-Present-
The Team were waiting for Wally and Artemis after he saw a set of Bluetooth headphones, including a manga about Clash of the Planets series.
"You haven't been yourself all night, is there something wrong." Asked Megan, a red-haired girl who is also Miss Martian. Robin, whose real name is Dick Grayson, cannot help but feel something bad is going to happen.
"I don't know guys. I noticed something strange going on when I saw someone wandering among the crowd." He concluded.
Conner Kent, also known as Superboy, came by and gave a caramel apple to Megan. "You know, I think I saw someone too." He recalled seeing a girl in a dark clothing to disguise herself, but he cannot see her eyes due to them covered in a hood.
The last thing he saw was her taking pictures of him and their friends. At first, he thought he was just some tourist trying to have perfect photography. But then he hears her following him. It bothered Conner cause as suspicion rose, that's the point to keep cover until things are figured out. Dick, Conner and Megan spotted the same girl spying on them. But did not look at her direction to not give away their identities.
"This could be another member of the Legue of Shadows sent here. But why?" Megan said. She has thought about reading the spy's mind to find out who she is. But cannot, since it would also give away their alter-egos.Meanwhile, Hank Hall and Kyle Rayner arrived to see Donna and Kaldur in the crowd. "Donna, Kaldur, what's up?" Hank waved.
Upon seeing Donna in the dress for the festival, Hank and Kyle were starstruck to see her beautiful. They were both at awe, the two teenage boys were at a loss for words. "Um, you look beautiful in that dress, Donna. You're totally royalty, alright." Hank flirted.
"Kyle, Hank, glad you can make it. How have you been?" Asked Donna. Holding a fan, as she held it to a perfect position.
Kyle and Hank exchanged glares at each other. They both have crushes on Donna. While Hank tried to flirt and win her affections. Kyle would rather just be patient and let Donna decide. But at the same time, he has to make sure Hank doesn't make her uncomfortable with his flirting antics.
"Here." Kyle hands Donna a canvas wrapped in wrapping paper that matches her dress. When it comes to boys, Donna would rather focus on her duty rather than romances. Cause to her, it's a distraction as an Amazon Princess.However, Donna opens the present. It was a canvas painting of the night sky with the moon. Along with it was the Moon Rabbit. Kyle knew Donna loved mythology. And decided to dedicate his art to value friendships on this night. "The Moon Rabbit. Kyle...I have no words. It's beautiful." Donna gasped. Smiling at the painting.
As the three continued with the conversation, Donna and Kaldur saw the same girl who was spying on them. Then turned to their team. Then Donna sees a future vision of herself and the girl having a sword match. And managed to recognized the face of her childhood friend.
"Emiko?" Donna inquired to herself. But then the ground shakes. "Huh?!" She exclaimed. An Earthquake caused a panic among the citizens. Donna was about to fall back before Kaldur caught her.
National City
Janurary 29, 2011
14:24 PST
4 days before the event, Donna was checking on her computer to do research for her history project. Her choice of the project was of the 47 Ronin. Which is one of her favorite histories in Japan. The project will be due on March. Which gives Donna enough time to study, and practicing her sword skills.
She is writing down her papers in her computer. But then she receives a notification from an unknown email. "Huh?" Curious, Donna decided to take a look. But recognized some secret code tactics from an old friend from childhood. "Emiko?" Emiko Adachi is Donna's first childhood friend from Japan. The first time they met is when Donna is 7 years old, and they went to boarding school together. From friendly rivals to honorable sisters. They were also in a Kendo team. As Donna wanted to learn different types of swordsmanship.
And even Donna was fascinated with the histories and culture to research whenever Emiko tells her tales in Japan.
However, after Emiko had been transferring schools, Donna hadn't spoken to her in years after Emiko, for some reason, had cut contact from her.
Donna clicked the email icon and it showed files of the League of Shadows first move. And there's a photo of Talia Al Ghul, second-in-command to the shadows talking to a young girl, who appears to be out of nowhere. And the message is an SOS sign.
-Present-
"You alright?!" Asked Kaldur.
"Worry not about me. We need the rest of the Team." Wonder Girl suggested. Kaldur nodded. Hank and Kyle looked at Donna, wondering what to do next.
Meanwhile, Wally and Artemis, who became an official couple after an event on New Year's morning, are at a store to check out the volumes of Clash of the Planets Manga Franchise.
"Dude, check it out, they got Katana sabers from the 1st volume." Wally saw the blue, Katanna sabers for a collection. He tried to have a closer look with his hand reaching out. Only for the store owner to slap it to keep his hand away from it.
"Nǐ xūyào chéngwéi shí bā gòumǎi wùpǐn. (You need to be 18 to purchase this item)." The owner said to him sternly. Wally shook his head in dismay. "What?"
"He said you need to need to be 18 to buy it, Baywatch." Artemis has taken Chinese lessons. Having learned it from her older sister when she was 6. "Aww!" Wally groaned. "Oh, well, might as well take Volume 6, The Return of the Space Samurai." Wally then purchases the 6th Volume of the manga and left with Artemis.
"Just curious, babe. How did you learn how to speak the language?" Asked Wally as he holds the manga in his bag. And it had an English translation.
"Well, if I tell you, then I will have to punch you in the face." Artemis posses a scowl look to her boyfriend. Which made Wally scared a bit. But then Artemis smiled. "Whoa, babe. I'm just joking. Sorry." Artemis clarifies.
Wally sighs in relief. Then chuckled at the thought of that comment being real. "Oh, wow, Arty. You got me good." He admitted it.
"You jokester!" Artemis playfully punches him in the arm. Wally exclaims excitedly, "Hey!"
They both laughed at this very moment. Then, they started to chase each other. Just as they were having fun, no barriers were formed between them anymore. Just being themselves for a little, and goof around like a couple of kids.
But then the ground shakes. "Whoa!"
"What was that?!" Artemis shots as the two hold onto each other. "I don't remember a forecast where there is an earthquake!" Wally replied.
Author's note: Sorry if the chapter is short. I have been busy for a while. Here in the YJ Redux fanfic version of the series, Emiko Adach is the half-sister of Oliver Queen (Green Arrow), but also a member of the League of Shadows.
Apart from that, she is also Donna Troy's childhood friend from their first time at school. And she was the one who taught her how to speak Japanese.
In this crossover fanfic, Emiko came to warn Donna about the League of Shadows' plans, mainly plotted by Talia Al Ghul.
If anyone asked for why Emiko is part of the League of Shadows, find out more in the next chapter(s).Also, the manga Wally was reading is Clash of the Planets, a reference to the episode of Teen Titans 2003: Don't Touch that Dial. Where it is one of Beast Boy's favorite show that is a parody to Star Wars.
