Chapter 2
Fangs of the Kusanagi
Leo was in the dojo again staring forward focusing entirely on the space in front of him one arm up and one behind him counter balancing his weight. standing there Leo was sweating, suddenly kicking out in a front kick, "too much wasted movement again!" master splinter said off to the side, Leo pulled back his leg focusing again then kicking "better, go take a break and get Raph in here" Splinter said Leo then relaxed master splinter tossed him a towel. Catching the towel Leo used it to wipe off his forehead while "yes sensei." Leo then left put the towel around his shoulder, walking out to the living room he passed behind Raph and Mikey sitting on the couch saying offhandedly "Raph it's your turn"
Raph slowly got up walking to the dojo, Leo continued making his way to Donnie's lab opening the door. Donatello was at a desk with one tub of green mutagen. There were also three needles filed with the black ooze Donnie was looking through a stethoscope wearing gloves and glasses perched on his forehead. "Donnie did you get anything from vial?" Donnie looked away from the stethoscope standing and said "well one thing is it doesn't have much of an effect by itself but it has a profound effect so i think it was made as a mutant enhancement drug." he then pointed toward the vial's continuing "second thing is that one canister blows the normal mutagen out of the water."
Leo thought on his words then he asked "so what would happen if this was injected into one of us?" Donnie's eyes narrowed as he stared at Leo who remained stoic, Donnie then said "well if you took this it would be like overdosing on… lets say fifty kilos of drugs in one instant." Donnie stared down Leo unabated Leo said "and let's say I survive what would be the side effects." they remained quiet staring each other down until Donnie sighed saying "Leo you're not listening… frankly this stuff is untested… that means there is no guarantee you'll survive it first entering your bloodstream."
Leo glanced at the vials then he walked out saying "then its emergency use." Donnie just sighed commenting to himself "dang it our fearless leader is worse than Raph!" Going to the living room Donnie sat down next to Mikey saying "turn it to channel two fifty-six." Mikey just scoffed saying "no way Fucking way im watching the history channel again! I still know too much about the Kasis, the Kosalas, the Assakas, the Magadhas, and the Bhojas tribs!!" Donnie tried to wrestle the controller out of Mikey's hands "ahh i made that damn tv it's mine!" Donnie yelled at Mikey "no i'm watching the Super Robo Mecha Force Five!"
Ignoring them Leo went over to the fridge pulling out the Jetstreme pizza from last night then going over to the fighting duo. Suddenly a light bulb lit up Leo's head and he asked Donattello "hey Donnie do you think we'd find anything if we went back to the apartment?" Donnie stopped looking at Leo completely forgetting about the tv, he put his hand on his chin then he said "hmmm, yeah at the very least i should be able to get some leftover signals" Leo then nodded saying "well then i know what we're doing tonight." Mikey replied "ya mean going?"
"Shut up Mikey!"
"Shut up Mikey!"
"Ah yeah this is great?" at the destroyed remains of the apartment Raph was complaining "searching through trash it's my FAVORITE!" Kicking a piece of shrapnel away Raphael raged "well we do live in the sewers." Raph turned to Mikey after he commented yelling "One more word and I will shove a pole straight up your-" Raph was cut off when Leo who was searching as well said "cool it Raphael," to Leo's admonishment Raph continued "oh my hey Raph do you want to go to bed or do you wanna search through trash all night too bad you don't have a choice!"
"Hey Dickhead, realize we're all here too, and I doubt you need more sleep idiot." Leo yelled back at Raph getting into his face yelling "Oh if you wanna talk shit we can talk shit or we can get down to real fucking business!" pulling out his sai's Raph stared at Leo who did the Jetstreme welding his katanas at his side "yo dudes let's cool it down h-h-how bout we get some food." Mikey said, trying to calm the two down nervously. Donnie was holding a scanner scanning the area, it began to beep rapidly over a large concrete slab and he yelled "you idiots shut up and get over here!"
"We'll settle this later Raph" Leo said putting his swords back in their scabbards Raph replying "yeah yeah whatever say Leo." The two then went over to Donnie while Mikey sighed, wiping off the sweat off his forehead following behind. "So Donnie what did ya find" Leo asked Donnie replying "the scanners going crazy whatever it is, it's underneath here help me lift it!" grabbing onto the slab they struggled to lift it up eventually managing to lift and throw it aside. Donnie put the scanner to the ground finding the object causing the disturbance picking up a shard holding it up they saw a translucent shared in awe Donnie, Mikey and Raph saw it turn Donnie's hand slowly turn translucent as well.
Leo's attention was taken when he heard something while looking around he didn't see anything but he instinctively felt something around him, pulling back out his sword he said "guys we've got company!" turning they all suddenly pulled out their weapons facing forward out from the shadows came ten foot clan ninjas. Seeing them the turtles prepared for battle when a voice cut through the silence "now, now everyone let's all calm down." The Foot group split revealing a bulky Brazilian man who is about 6 '0", he has brown hair that is long but is in a ponytail. He wears a beige skin tight exo-suit to his side, a Katana contained in a rifle-like scabored device with a loaded magazine and a trigger located below the sword's grip.
He looked at the turtles specifically at Leo saying arrogantly "ah, those are good blades just how will you use them?" Leo didn't reply instead Raph growled asking "who are you and what do you want?!" The man then smiled saying "i have many names Frederico Ximenes Fernandes, Cool Brazilian Wind, The Wandering Samurai, or even Samurai X but you all can call me Jetstream… and I'm here for…" he pointed one by one at the turtles until stopping at Raph saying "you! We need the one in red to come with us so the rest of you can go." Leo's eyes narrowed while Raph grew iratied the area was tense when Mikey said "can I say it?" Leo then smiled slightly saying "do it man!" Mikey then yelled "cowabunga!!"
Rushing forward Raph at the foot kicking one away doggeing ones slash he stabs into it revealing it to be a robot. One tried sneaking up behind him but Donnie smacked it with his staff, Mikey spun on his back knocking down all of the robot foot in his way. The moonlight filtered through the shattered glass of the abandoned warehouse, casting eerie shadows on the walls. Leonardo stood in the middle of the arena, his katanas gleaming with a cold, disciplined light. His eyes were sharp, his stance unwavering as he faced Jetstream. The Brazilian cyborg's presence was imposing; his muscular frame, accentuated by the cybernetic right arm and the gleaming sword strapped to his back, spoke of raw power and precision.
Jetstrem's exoskeleton gave him a sleek, imposing silhouette, but his true threat lay in his combat prowess. His right arm, now a sophisticated cybernetic replacement, could channel immense force and speed. Leonardo, ever the strategist, knew he had to be cautious; Jetstrem's ability to combine cybernetic enhancements with martial arts made him a formidable opponent.
Without warning, Jetstrem moved. His speed was nearly blinding as he surged forward, the sword shimmering with a deadly edge. Leonardo's training kicked in; he sidestepped, bringing his katana up in a fluid, defensive arc. The clash of metal echoed through the warehouse as their blades met. Leonardo's focus was impeccable, his movements precise and calculated.
Jetstrem's eyes narrowed, and with a swift motion, he triggered a mechanism on his sword. The blade flew from its sheath with a whistling sound, propelled by a burst of momentum. Leonardo's eyes widened slightly, recognizing the shift in Jetstrem's technique. The MuraJetstrema sword's edge sliced through the air with a deadly grace, and Leonardo barely managed to deflect the blow.
The sheer force behind Jetstrem's attack pushed Leonardo back, but he recovered quickly, his training allowing him to adapt. He countered with a series of rapid strikes, each move calculated to test Jetstrem's defenses. But Jetstrem was a master of his blade; his movements were fluid, almost preternatural. He parried and dodged with an ease that made it clear he had fought many battles before.
As the fight progressed, Leonardo found himself being driven back. Jetstrem's iaido techniques were relentless; each slash came with an increased momentum, the sword's edge singing through the air. Leonardo's defensive stance was solid, but the sheer speed and power behind Jetstrem's strikes began to wear him down. Then came the decisive moment and Jetstrem spoke up "Ah your Good Turtle man but not good enough". With a fluid motion, Jetstrem twisted around him, slashing at Leo's right leg cutting off the Achilles tendon "AHHHH!" Leo screamed in pain while trying to twist to Jetstream and slash, cared by his adrenalin but Jetstrem dodge then unleashed a devastating iaido cut, his sword moving with a blinding speed. Leonardo's defenses, though expertly executed, were overwhelmed. The MuraJetstrema sword cut through the air and connected with Leonardo's chest.
The impact was like a thunderclap; Leonardo's breath was knocked from his lungs, and he staggered backward, his shel now bearing a deep, searing gash bleeding profusely, Leo passed out. Seeing this Michelangelo led the charge, his nunchucks spinning with a blur of orange and steel. His usually playful demeanor was replaced by fierce determination. He hurled his nunchucks at Jetstream Sam, but Sam's cybernetic arm deflected the attack with effortless ease. Michelangelo was driven back by a powerful counter strike that sent him crashing into a nearby stack of crates, his body slumping against the debris.
Donatello followed closely, his bo staff extending with a metallic hum. He used every ounce of his technical expertise, launching precise strikes aimed at Sam's weaknesses. But Sam's agility and strength were overwhelming. A fierce exchange ensued, with Donatello's staff clashing against Sam's Murasama sword. A brutal parry sent Donatello sprawling, his staff flying from his grasp. He hit the ground hard, pain flashing across his face as he struggled to get back on his feet.
Raphael arrived last, his anger and desperation driving his movements. His twin sais gleamed as he charged at Sam with unrestrained aggression. The fight was brutal; Raphael's attacks were fierce but hampered by his fatigue. Sam moved with a deadly precision, his cybernetic enhancements making him a blur of motion. He dodged Raphael's strikes and retaliated with a crushing blow from the back of the blade breaking his arm sending Raphael crashing into a wall. Raphael's body slumped to the floor, his face contorted in pain as he tried to rise.
As the battle raged on, the turtles fought valiantly, but their injuries mounted. Michelangelo, disoriented from the crash, struggled to stand. His nunchucks were battered, and he clutched his side where a deep bruise was forming. Donatello was bleeding from a gash on his forehead, his eyes dim with exhaustion and pain. Raphael, despite his fiery spirit, was barely able to hold his ground, his energy sapped by Sam's relentless attacks. Sam's Murasama sword cut through the air with terrifying speed, each swing landing with devastating precision. Michelangelo was hit by a slicing blow that cut through his armor, leaving a deep wound across his arm.
Donatello was forced into a defensive stance, his staff barely keeping Sam's blade at bay. A powerful strike from Sam sent Donatello reeling, leaving him vulnerable to a follow-up attack slashing his arm, leaving him gasping for breath.Raphael's final push was met with Sam's devastating counter. A series of lightning-fast strikes from the Murasama sword left Raphael defenseless. The intensity of the fight had pushed him to the brink, and Sam's final, powerful blow sent him crashing to the ground, the pain etched deeply on his face As Sam seized Raphael with his cybernetic arm, the remaining turtles, battered and broken, watched in despair. Michelangelo was crumpled against the crates, his body bruised and bleeding. Donatello, struggling to stay upright, was barely conscious. They were left helpless as Sam, carrying the unconscious Raphael, made his escape.
"Ah your Good Turtle man but not good enough" Hours Later Leo woke up sitting up suddenly feeling a searing pain burning horizontally on his chest and on the back of his leg sweating profusely. looking around he saw that he was in the Medical bay. The brick wall around him painted white Donnie with bandages covering his forehead and left arm sleeping on a nearby chair they found in the dumpster near a hospital. Feeling a weight on his lower body he looked down seeing a sleeping Mikey also badged over his chest and arms and his katana sheathed in his scabords beside his bed. The door to the room opened revealing April carrying a tray with a bowl of strawberries and a chicken soup.
April looked at Leo placing the tray on a rolling table "you awake Leo let me get master splinter." April spoke sullenly, leaving to get Splinter. Sitting there with his sleeping brothers he felt a phantom and very real pain remembering Jetstream cutting his leg and slashing his chest. Rubbing down the bandages down his chest, clenching his fist while on his chest while the words "Not good enough" rang in his head again and again. "Michelangelo, Donatello wake up! Your brother has finally come to." Leo hadn't noticed when Splinter, April, and Cassy come inside. Donnie and Mikey woke up "Leo you're finally up!" Mikey excitedly yelled getting in his face.
Donnie pulled him back saying "alright now give him some space." Leo then looked at his father who said "Leonardo… you've finally awoke- " he was cut off when Leo asked "where's Raph?" Hearing Leo's question the mood became more sullen Mikey and Donnie putting their heads down Splinter visibly shrinking as if he became a thousand years older and he said "Raphael Inhale... exhale... he was taken by the foot." Leo's eyes widened saying "then what are we still doing here!" Leo tried getting out of the bed throwing off the blank off moving off the bed trying to stand on his but suddenly Leo dropped to the ground.
"Aggh!" Leonardo cried out, feeling a blinding pain shoot through his leg as he dropped to the ground. Cassy and Mikey rushed to his side, their faces etched with concern. "Take it slow, Leo," Cassy said, her voice trembling with worry. "We need to be careful.""Yeah, let's get you back in bed, dude," Mikey added, his tone more upbeat but still concerned. The two of them carefully helped Leonardo back into his bed, their hands steady and gentle as they maneuvered him. Splinter entered the room, his eyes showing the weight of his own concern. "Leonardo, none of you are in the right condition to fight," he said firmly, but his tone carried a hint of sympathy.
Leonardo kept his head down, his fists clenched in frustration. The pain from his injuries was nothing compared to the anger he felt at his own helplessness. He had trained so hard, and now he was unable to protect his brothers and friends.Splinter continued, trying to offer some solace. "But I sent a message to the Mighty Mutanimals. They should be here soon to assist us."Still, Leonardo did not respond. The room fell silent, the weight of his unspoken feelings hanging heavy in the air. His brothers and allies exchanged glances, sensing the depth of his frustration and anger. Mikey's usually cheerful demeanor was subdued, and Cassy's worry deepened.
They all felt the strain of the situation, the pressure of their unmet expectations, and the looming uncertainty of what lay ahead.Splinter approached Leonardo's bedside and placed a reassuring hand on his shoulder. "We will overcome this, Leonardo. The Mighty Mutanimals will bring us the support we need. But for now, focus on your recovery. We need you strong, and you won't be any good if you push yourself too hard." Leonardo's gaze remained fixed on the floor, but he took a deep breath, trying to reign in his emotions, the anger and frustration still burning within him.
"Coff, Coff, Coff, Coff" Cassy awkwardly interjected and once every one was looking at him he said "Its ua p-p-pretty late i gotta go BUT! Ima bring ya back some pizza!" April's eyes were wide at Casey's attempt to lift the mood. Leo remained silent for a few seconds then smiled lightly and replied "alright I'll be waiting." After that they left Leo alone, he was laying on his back looking at the ceiling closing his eyes. He saw black until the same figure from his dream appeared looking at his back he couldn't speak. The figure then spoke his words reverberating in the endless black
"So that's it… you'll let your brother die… or worse be used as a weapon… who's next April, Donnie, Mikey, or maybe Casey… you just gonna lie there… or are you gonna get up and do whatever it takes to GET RAPH BACK!" waking up suddenly getting up Leo breathed heavily looking at his swords he put one on his back using the other as a cane to walk out. No one was out, Instead they were sleeping in their rooms. Leo made his way to Donnie's Lab opening the door and he saw the black vials on the desk.
Hobling torwind it and leaning on the table he grabbed on of the needles putting it up to his face remembering Donnie's words "if you took this it would be like overdosing on… let's say fifty kilos of drugs in one instant" Leo steeled himself and he injected his other arm "Nnngh" grunting and closing his eyes Leo pushed through the pain when the pain died down Leo stood up straight putting the sword he used as a cane back on his back then opening his eyes revealing his eyes tuned the pupils becoming dark green and the iris pitch black, he then walked out and on the streets from their he ran appearing like a blur in the night.
