In the Lair, Donnie and Leatherhead were trying to set up the TV to get the power back on. The turtles decided to let Leatherhead stay with them since he had no where else to live.
"Now the red one," Leatherhead instructs Donnie and he slowly inches the two wires closer to each other. "Careful, careful," Donnie carefully connected the two wires.
"Now the blue wire," Donnie connects them and the TVs comes on. "Aha, good, it's working."
Mikey runs up to Leatherhead from behind, holding a tinfoil hat in his hands. "Here, Leatherhead, wear this for a minute," He jumps up and places the hat on Leatherhead's head, who looks in confusion.
"Huh? What?"
'Mikey, what are you doing?" Donnie questioned as Mikey flips and sits on the couch. Alopex walked over and took a seat next to him.
"Trying to get some TV reception," Mikey answered.
"If you wait a minute, we'll have a whole new computerized communications array up and running," Donnie said, a little annoyed.
"I don't want TV in a minute, I want it now," Mikey explained.
"We are in the middle of a very delicate procedure here," Donnie said as he and Leatherhead try to fix the TVs.
"So am I," Mikey replied, shrugging. "Leatherhead, lean to the right." Leatherhead does as he asks. "No to the left. A little more," Then the TV above him starts to work.
"Wait, don't move. We got something!" Mikey exclaimed.
"A short time has passed since the mind-boggling alien invasion, but New York is already getting back on it's feet. Citywide cleanup efforts will take time. Police are urging citizens not to touch anything, there's still a lot of live alien ordinance out there," "And some good news, the Justice Force is back in action, helping cleanup crews all over the city."
"Hey, it's my pal, Silver Century!" Mikey said, pointing to the TV. "And the little bot dude, NANO! You go super dude! You-" The TV turns to static as the connection was lost.
"Aww, they were just getting to the best part. Smooth move, Leather dork."
Leatherhead eyes narrowed into slits and he growls in anger, hearing the comment. He turns to Mikey, taking off the hat and crumpling it in his hands and throws it away, clenching his fists. Donnie walks up to Leatherhead and places a hand on the crocodile's arm.
"Easy does it, Leatherhead, don't listen to him," Donnie assures him. "Mikey makes everybody crazy. It's his secret mutant power."
Mikey crosses his arms. Splinter opens his doors from his room and steps out.
"Donatello, have Yuuki, Leonardo, Raphael, Venus and Mona returned from Miss O'Neil's?" He questioned, walking to the living room to the group.
"Not yet, Master Splinter," Donnie answered.
"Come Michelangelo, you are only causing trouble here," Splinter tells Mikey. "Donatello and Leatherhead have important work to do. You and I will inspect the sewer tunnels. They may have been damaged in the alien attack," Mikey slumps his shoulders and follows after Splinter.
"Can Alopex come?" Mikey asked.
"As long as she doesn't distract you," Splinter said.
"I won't distract him Master Splinter, I promise," Alopex tells him. "I need to get out of the lair anyway, otherwise I'll go insane with boredom."
Splinter stares at her for a minute then speaks. "Very well, " He turns to Mikey "Besides, it will give us a good chance to focus on your training. I am determined to see you establish a mind body connection," Splinter hits Mikey's head and arm with his staff.
"No matter how feeble."
Leo, Raph, Yuuki, Venus and Mona boarded up the windows of April's shop so it can be repaired. Casey was there as well, helping them. Leo, Raph, and Casey finish putting up the last piece of wood.
"Well, that's got it covered," Leo explained.
"This will hold until you get it repaired," Raph tells April.
"Thank you so much, Casey," April said to Casey. "I feel so much better now."
"Aw, you know, anything for you, April," Casey replied. April and Casey smile at each other, not noticing that the others where still there watching them.
"Hey, what are we, vegetarian chopped liver?" Raph asked.
"Uh, come on, Raph," Leo starts to walk away. "I think it's time for us to go."
"I did more work than he did." Raph pointed out.
"You coming?" Leo called out to the three girls.
" We're going to have a girl's night out," Yuuki tells him. "A little sightseeing around the city. To celebrate a certain someone's pregnancy. " Mona blushed and Yuuki continued. "We'll meet up back at the lair."
"Don't get into trouble, you two! " Venus said.
"Hey Leo, race you home unless you're afraid I'll beat you like last time." Raph challenged.
Leo chuckles. "Raph, the only thing I'm afraid of is your faulty memory," He starts running. "I won last time," Raph narrows his eyes and starts to run after him. "And it looks like I'm gonna have to it again, Mr. I can't admit defeat," Leo mocks.
Raph run in front of him. "Keep dreaming, bro. I'll wait for you back at the lair!" He backflips, jumping off from the rooftop.
Leo race after him on the rooftops.
In the sewers, Mikey, Alopex, and Splinter were walking in the tunnels looking at the damages. However, Mikey was far more focused on something else or rather someone, Alopex. He was completely distracted as he watched her hips swayed side to side as she walked. Splinter shakes his head and sighs. Then they stopped as they came across a pile of debris. A tunnel had collapsed from the invasion.
"Many side tunnels collapsed or flooded," Splinter explained. "It is worse than I feared."
"Yep, tunnels in sad shape," Mikey commented. "Well, lets head home." Splinter stops him from leaving.
"Focus, Michelangelo, focus on the task at hand," Splinter sighs as they walked further. "My son, physically, you have a natural affinity for the martial arts, but mentally, your mind is undisciplined and unruly."
"I'm a teenager sensei," Mikey argued, smiling nervously. "Undisciplined and unruly is what we do best."
"He does have a point there," Alopex said in agreement.
"See, she knows," Mikey said.
Splinter shakes his head and let's out an exasperated sigh. "You are also a ninja," He reminds him. "You must learn to use your mind more and your mouth less."
They jump over the collapsed tunnel and continued walking. They stop when they came across an intersection blocked by debris as well.
"Whoa, looks like another dead end."
"I was hoping to learn if the tunnels leading to the subway are still intact," Splinter explained, looking up at a ladder leading to the surface. "We will have to surface for a short distance."
"WAHOO!" Mikey shouted, excitedly. "Hitting the surface!"
"A very short distance," Splinter murmured and Mikey cringes. "We will re-enter the sewers one block to the West."
Splinter opens a manhole and jumps out, Mikey and Alopex following behind him. They start to run around the block but above them on the rooftops, a mysterious man wearing a white suit and hat, with a long pony tail and cane, was watching them with night vision goggles.
"Well, well, well," He puts the goggles away. "Pay dirt, Mr. Touch," The man turns to his partner, who is a tall and skinny man with brown hair. "It's the rat and one of his brood coming out of their little hidey-hole and one of their lady friends as well."
"Then it would appear it's time for us to get to work, Mr. Go," Mr. Touch answered touching his fist against Mr. Go's. Sparks of electricity fly as they did. Mr. Go walks to the edge of the roof and jumps off, quickly landing on the fire escape, with Mr. Touch following him. The two look down at Mikey, Alopex and Splinter running.
Mikey, Splinter and Alopex continue running then stopped, hiding in the shadows. Splinter walks up to a manhole cover and prys it open with his staff. A unfamiliar scent hits his nose. Splinter stops and looks around. He sensed that someone was nearby.
"Master Splinter, what is it?" Mikey questioned when he sees Splinter give a look. Splinter sniffs the air.
"Something is following us," He explained. "Quickly, let us get underground."
Mikey jumps into the manhole, next Alopex, and last, Splinter jumped in after them, closing the cover. Touch and Go were around the corner of the alley. They walk up to the manhole cover and Mr. Touch opens it and throws the cover against the wall. "After you, Mr. Go," He offers.
"Oh, too kind, Mr. Touch," Mr. Go flips and jumps into the sewers. Mr. Touch climbs in next but he was too big to fit and ends up getting stuck. He pulls himself out and rips the manhole apart, making a large hole for him to fit then climbs in.
Mikey, Alopex, and Splinter walked down the tunnel as drops of water dripped from above.
"Master, I'm hungry," Mikey complained.
"Focus, Michelangelo," Splinter scolded. "Please, focus."
"But focusing makes me hungry," Mr. Go was right behind them as he followed the three.
"Oh, Mr. Touch better catch up or he's going to miss all the fun," He smirks then speeds after them.
Mikey, Alopex and Splinter were still walking when Mr. Go suddenly appears as he quickly runs in front of them. Splinter steps in front of Mikey and Alopex facing against Mr. Go. Mr. Go flips behind Mikey and sweep kicks, but Mikey dodges as he jumps up from the kick. Mr. Go strikes him with his staff and Mikey crashes into the wall. He kicks Alopex sending her crashing into the wall as well.
Splinter charges at Mr. Go and tries throw a few hits as the two were even matched. Mr. Go swings his cane and strikes Splinter on his bad leg. Splinter groans in pain and Mr. Go kicks him.
Mikey jumps in front of Splinter, facing Mr. Go, spinning his nunchucks. Alopex groaned as she stood up then she walked over Splinter making sure that he was alright.
"Alright, zippy pants, let's just see how fast you-" Mr. Go hits him again and Mikey crashes into the wall.
"Michelangelo!" Alopex called out in worry.
Mikey flips to him but Mr. Go speeds away from him. He strikes Mikey repeatedly until he starts to get tired, running out of energy. Mikey gives a look of confusion as Mr. Go stops hitting him. Seeing that Mr. Go was getting weaker, Mikey smiles evilly. When Mr. Go was about to punch him again, Mikey catches it and kicks him to the wall. He spins his nunchucks as he walks up to Mr. Go.
"What's the matter, Sparky? Dead battery?" Mikey mocks. He was about to knock Mr. Go out, but he was punched away. Mikey crashed into a podium.
"Michelangelo!" Splinter exclaimed as he and Alopex walked up to him, helping Mikey up. The three look to see that it was Mr. Touch.
"Huh?!" Mikey shouted in surprise.
"Oh, am I late, Mr. Go?" Mr. Touch asked as his partner gets up.
"Fashionably, Mr. Touch," They touch fist, powering up. Mikey, Alopex, and Splinter give a look in shock. The two walk up to them as the ceiling began to crumble from above. Splinter looks up then towards the podium. He jumps and kicks it, breaking the podium apart. He pulls Mikey and Alopex away as the podium falls down on Touch and Go.
"What the shell was that all about?" Mikey asked.
Splinter sees some of the debris moving.
"They are breaking through,"
"Breaking through? What are these guys, terminators?" Mikey questioned.
"We must go," Splinter struggles to get up. He stumbles and falls forward because of his bad leg. Mikey catches him.
"I got you, sensei," Mikey reassures.
"Me too," Alopex said.
The three walked away, helping Splinter.
On the rooftops, Leo was ahead, while Raph trailed behind him.
"Come on, step it up, snail boy!" Leo taunted Raph.
"Oh, Leo's kicking my shell," Raph panted. "There's gotta be some way I can..." Then he gets an idea. "Hey, if I cut across Old Avenger Alley, I'll beat 'em home in half the time!" He turns left and jumps down.
"No way those two are going to beat me now!" When he was about to jump, the edge of the roof breaks off, taking Raph with it.
"SHEEELLL!" Raph exclaimed.
Raph manages to grab the clothesline, flipping and landing safely onto a lamp post. He spins around and jumps down safely.
"Man, I'm good."
Then Raph hears voices and flashlights shined on him. He looks back and gasps when he sees a group of people running after him thinking that he was an alien.
"There he is! It's one of those invading alien scum!"
"What now? Angry villagers?" Raph asked irritably and starts to run.
"He's on the move! He went off that way!"
"Come on, let's get it!"
The mob run after him. "No one invades our city and gets away with it!"
"Yeah, let's teach it a lesson!" Raph runs into an alley.
"New York, New York, it's a shell of a town," He commented as he runs into a dead end. He runs to the door the side of the wall and tried to open it but it was locked.
"Oh great, the ol turtle luck running true to form," Raph backs up as he sees the group flashlights and voices from the mob are coming closer. He pulls out his sais. "Okay, those bozos want a piece of me, they're gonna get a little more than they bargained for."
As the mob were coming closer to the alley, the door next to Raph suddenly opens, revealing an old woman. Raph quickly takes cover in the shadows next to the door.
"Yes?" The woman asked as she steps out. "Who's there?"
"Uh, me. I-I'm Raphael." Raph explained, nervously.
"Oh, you must be one of Mr. Rossetti's boys. I'm Mrs. Morrison," She holds out a hand. "Here, take my hand. I can't see you," She chuckles. "I can't see anything. I've been blind for almost a year now."
Raph takes her hand in shock and she smiles. "I wasn't expecting you until tomorrow. Come on in and I'll show you what to do," The woman drags Raph, who is speechless as she leads him in.
"Excuse me, ma'am," One of the man from the mob calls out to her. "Have you seen any strange alien creature run by here?"
She laughs. "Don't be silly, there aren't any aliens around here," She closes the door on the their faces
"He must've slipped past us, maybe he phoned home or something,"
"Ah, keep looking, we'll find him."
Mikey, Alopex, and Splinter continue their way until they came to a subway tunnel.
"I don't get it, super-strength?" Mikey tried to pry open a security door. "Super speed?" He stands up. "Sensei, how do we fight those guys?"
"Focus my son," Splinter tells him. "Focus your mind and an opportunity will present itself."
"I don't think there's gonna be anytime for my brain to kick in," Mikey explained as he pointed ahead. "Here comes the dandy duo now!"
Touch and Go advance towards them from the hallway.
"Hello again, my friends," Mr. Go greeted. "Since you will not party with us, we will bring the party to you."
The two touch fists again, powering themselves up. Mr. Go leaps into the air and jumps onto the podiums. "Incoming!" Mikey called out as Mr. Go kicks him down. He hits Splinter's leg and he groans in pain, backing away towards the subway. Mr. Go tries to hit Splinter again but he dodges and he hits a podium. Mr. Go dodges as Mikey swings his nunchucks at him. Then he punches Mikey sending him flying into a subway bench. Mikey jumps up and and tries to swing his nunchucks, but Mr. Touch grabs them while he was still in the air.
He brings Mikey down, using his nunchucks and knees Mikey in the stomach. He throws Mikey over him and onto the floor. "Little help here?" Mikey calls out to Splinter and Alopex as he was being thrown around and slammed into the ground. Splinter ducks and dodges Mr. Go strikes until he knocks Mr. Go down with his staff. Alopex flips over Mr. Touch's back, kicking him in the chest. Mr. Touch is knocked back, crashing into Mr. Go as she did. Splinter walks over to Alopex and Mikey, helping him up. Mikey stands up rubbing his head.
"Did we win yet?" He asked, groaning in pain.
"Win?" Mr. Go laughs and he and Touch, touch fists again, powering up. "You make us laugh, little turtle man. We're just getting warmed up."
"Who are these guys?!" Mikey exclaimed.
In Mrs. Morrison's apartment, Raph was helping her move around boxes. Her cat was resting on a stack, watching him and she meows.
"These boxes go near the door, the large trunk as well," Mrs. Morrison explained.
"You moving out, Mrs. M?" Raph asked, curiously.
"Forced out, I'm afraid," She explained. "The bank's foreclosing on my mortgage. Since my husband passed, well, the money is mostly gone and I haven't any other family. All I have is Lucy, my cat," Lucy jumps down and nuzzles against Raph's hand with her head. Raph gives her a look of sympathy.
"Ah, this is going to be more fun than I had hoped, Mr. Touch," Mr. Go tells his partner.
"Absolutely, Mr. Go," Mr. Touch said as he rubs his knuckles.
"Aw, Touch and Go," Mikey commented as he and Alopex helped Splinter walk. "That's cute. Wait, touch-and-go. I have an idea!"
"This is no time for jokes, my son," Splinter tells him.
"No, really, I have a plan," Mikey insisted. Then he hears a subway train coming their way. Mikey sees a train past them. "But first, we need to put some distance between us and the Wonder Twins."
"My son, I am happy you are finally exercising your mind, but-" Splinter, Mikey and Alopex backed up as the two advance closer towards them.
"Follow my lead, sensei," Mikey calls out as the three dodge Touch and Go and onto the edge of the subway tracks.
"Mikey," Alopex answered , unsure.
"Trust me," Mikey tells her.
She did trust him. Alopex nodded.
"I believe it is time for the mutants to get trained, Mr. Go," Mr. Touch said as another train was coming.
"Or for the train to catch the mutants, Mr. Touch," Mr. Go answered. Mikey, Splinter and Alopex look towards the train. Touch and Go kick them down onto the tracks. The train passes by and Touch and Go look down to see Splinter's robe, Mikey's nunchucks, and Alopex butterfly knives lying on the tracks.
"Our employer will be pleased, Mr. Go."
"I'm rather pleased myself, Mr. Touch." They laugh evilly as they look down at the discarded items on the tracks.
Mr. Go picks up Mikey's nunchuck. "I believe we've just earned ourselves some money, Mr. Go."
"What say we pay our employer a visit, Mr. Touch? I think it's payday for us, yes?"
Back in the Lair, Donnie and Leatherhead were still trying to fix the TVs.
"Leatherhead, check the dish alignment. Something's still wonky."
Leo walks into the Lair. "Hey guys," He greeted, walking up to them. "Did Raphael get back yet?"
"I don't think so." Leatherhead said.
"Haven't seen him." Donnie replied.
The group turned as they heard the elevator door open to see Yuuki and Mona walking out. They walked over towards the group.
"Is there something wrong?" Yuuki asked as she and Mona saw
"You two haven't seen Raph by any chance have you?" Leo asked.
"No, why?" Yuuki questioned. "He's still not back yet?"
"He should've been back by now," Leo murmured in though. He frowns with his hands on his hips. "Knowing Raph, he's probably got himself into some kind of serious trouble."
"I'm sure he's fine," Yuuki reassures Mona. "I mean, what kind of trouble can Raph get into?"
Back at Mrs. Morrison's apartment, Raph was slurping on his tea.
"Yeah,"
"Don't slurp, son," Mrs. Morrison tells him.
"Oh, uh, sorry, ma'am," Raph answered as Lucy climbs onto his shoulder, nuzzling his cheek. Raph chuckles and rubs her chin.
"Lucy's really taken a liking to you, Raphael," Mrs. Morrison tells him as Raph pets Lucy. "She usually doesn't take to strangers. She used to live in the alley out back. I sort of adopted her or she adopted me. It's hard to tell with cats."
"Hey," Raph chuckles. "I'm a bit of an alley cat too. Maybe that's why she likes me."
"Well, I shouldn't keep you any longer," Mrs. Morrison stands up. "It is a school night, after all."
Raph laughs. "Yeah, my father will probably be waiting for me." He opens the door and looks around to see that it was safe and steps out.
"Maybe you can stop by again, Raphael," Mrs. Morrison said as she stood at the door. "Lucy and I will be here a little longer. We'd love to have you."
"Me?" Raph asked in surprise. "Really? Thanks, Mrs. M, I'd like that."
At the Vilton Hotel, Touch and Go were meeting with an employer in an hotel room. The two approach him from behind. "We are pleased to report that our very first mission was a qualified success," Mr. Go reported as his partner holds up Splinter's robe and Mikey's nunchucks. "And we've took care of one of their little lady friends as well." Mr. Go said as he holds up Alopex's butterfly knives.
"Gentlemen," The man turns around, facing them, revealing to be Hun. He smirks. "I am impressed. Most impressed."
"The pleasure was all ours, mon ami," Mr. Go answered.
"My master will be most pleased," Hun throws Mr. Go a briefcase. "Your payment for the rat and one shell back." He said. Mr. Go opens the case up to see that it was full of money. "And little something extra for taking care of one of their friends."
"For me? Oh, you shouldn't have," Mr. Go chuckles as Mr. Touch touches a wad of case. "And it's green, my favorite." Touch runs his finger through the wads, electricity coming from it as he did.
"Eliminate the other turtles and their little girl friends and Yuuki Winters, and I'll triple it." Hun said.
Then, there was a knock at the door.
"Hello? Room service," An odd voice said from behind the door.
"We placed no order," Hun said, confused.
"Uh, yes you did."
Hun growls walking towards the door. "Go away. We placed no order!" He opens the door to see Mikey. "Huh?"
Mikey smiles. "Well, somebody ordered a serious butt whooping!" He pushes the cart at Hun, knocking him back. Hun crashes into Mr. Go, making him drop the briefcase, landing on top of him.
"Get off me, you colossal oaf!" Mr. Go tried to get Hun off of him, but he was too heavy.
"Well, well, Mr. T, looks like it's just you and me," Mikey tried to hit him with the briefcase. "And I'd pity the fool who throws me in front of a moving train!" Mr. Touch punches him and he smirks, walking up to Mikey. Mikey rubs his mouth with the back of his hand and stands up.
"Let's try that again, shall we?"
As the two clashed against each other, Splinter and Alopex opened a vent, above them.
"Denied," Mikey laughs as he keeps dodging Mr. Touch. "So close." Splinter pulls out an fire extinguisher and sprays it all over the room, filling it with smoke. "Alright, Touchy, now you're gonna get it," Mikey laughs.
"What are you trying to pull? Some silly foam will not protect you for long, little one," Mikey grabs his nunchucks and Alopex's knives and tosses them to her. He taps Mr. Touch from behind. He sees nothing until the end of Mikey's nunchuck hits him in the face. "What's the matter? Can't hit what you can't see?" Mikey taunts as Mr. Touch tries to hit him. "As a ninja, I don't have that problem!"
Mikey hits him and Mr. Touch tries to punch him. Mikey holds up a chair defending himself with it and Touch smashes it to pieces.
"If you can't see me," Mikey jumps up and kicks him. "You probably can't see your little buddy either." Mr. Go manages to Hun off of him. "And I'm betting if you can't get to him," Mikey explained, seeing Mr. Touch was running out of energy. "Once you're out of juice," Touch throws a punch at Mikey and he flips up and he punches the podium instead, holding his hand in pain. "You're out of luck." Mikey smirks and kicks him down, making him crash into Hun and Mr. Go, sending them flying out the window. Hun manages to grab onto the ledge as he watch Touch and Go fall.
Mikey looks away as he sees Touch and Go collide at the hard ground below, making holes in the sidewalk. "Hun, my man, you throw one shell of a shindig," Mikey commented as he hears police sirens not to far away. He holds up the briefcase full of money. "Thanks for the lovely party favor!" He laughs as Hun growls.
Splinter and Alopex walk up to the window to Mikey. Splinter looks down to see the police cars and he gasps when he sees that Touch and Go had completely vanished.
"Come, you two," He said as he leads Mikey and Alopex away. "We must go. It is not safe here."
"You know, sensei, this whole "using your mind thing", it's wild!" Mikey tells him. "First I thought, "throw them in front of the train", but then I thought, "no, let them think they're throwing us in front of the train and then-"
"Yes, my son, it is a brave new world for you."
Alopex kissed Mikey on the cheek. She saw that he blushed a darker shade of green and smiled.
"Not bad, turtle boy." She teased. "Not bad at all. "
Leo paces around the Lair, while Yuuki and Mona watched him concerned as well. Donnie and Leatherhead continued to work on the TVs.
Leo looks over as he hears the elevator doors open, revealing Raph as he walked out. Mona ran over to him.
"Geez, Raph, I always said you were slow but come on," Leo walked up to him. "What happened?"
"Yo, guys, you won't believe this!" Mikey and Splinter walked into the Lair from the front entrance. "I have in my possession a briefcase overflowing with possibilities," Mikey opens the briefcase, showing them the money. "A truckload of rare comics, 22 new televisions, 832 days of consecutive days of Chinese takeout!"
Raph gets an idea. "Actually, Mikey, I've got a better idea," He smiles.
At Mrs. Morrison's apartment, Raph knocks on the door.
"Who's there?" She asked as she opens the door.
"Hey, Mrs. M, it's me, Raphael," Raph said, holding up the briefcase. "I found this case on your doorstep. It's uh, it's full of money."
The old woman gasps as Raph places the case in her hands. "Who could have done such a thing?" She asked as her cat steps out.
"You know what I think? I think you've got a guardian angel who wants to see you stay right where you belong," Raph explained.