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The sewer water dripped from the hanging pipes, and a small flow of the muck moved calmly through the tunnels below Manhattan.
"You are extraordinary, my sons. Unlike anything the world has ever seen, bound for greatness, destined to protect the people of New York."
"A dark force is growing. A criminal organization, known as The Foot Clan, so named, because they step over the good people of this city, with no regard. Their leader, The Shredder, will come at you with veracity, his Foot Clan will outnumber you. The people of New York will look upon you, as their only hope."
"Eyes focused, elbows locked, stance low. And we begin."
The subtle swashing of swords, the slicing of thin air, and the blunt of a blow, was never released from the sewer walls.
"Be one with the blades, lead their path."
"I know you are eager to answer their calls, but your training is not yet complete. The world below must remain your home."
"As your father, you must trust me. Patience, patience."
Within the confined bricks beyond the walls, under the cement rocks grounding people's feet, they were guarded but not caged.
"You're not yet ready to go above ground, but I believe when that day comes, and you rise to the streets, you are going to be responsible for amazing things."
They couldn't wait for that day.
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A small bird chirped as its tattered wings carried them from the trees.
A soft gaze stood by a small window, and stared at the beauty of the serene nature of Japan. Beyond the walls of the small decaying dojo, stood a world of possibilities, but also one of dangers.
"My daughters, you are magnificent. Each of you are visions that the heavens have brought to me, and I love you four with all my heart."
The old wooden floor creaks, and the hush of the wind's whisper surrounded the open room.
"I'm afraid a dark force has grown in a place beyond our home. Crippling those who fall under its shadow. It is a disease, and I fear one day it will spread, and fester. I train you for this, prepare you for all I can."
"You were created from a weakness, but you four are bound for far more than greatness."
"I know you are eager. Blossoming buds you are, as you hope to chase the light wherever it may take you."
The cherry blossoms of four nearby oaks glowed by the sun's rays.
"Your training has grown in strength just as you four have, but know that it is not complete. One day you will grow beyond students, to kunoichis, but you will always be learners. As your mother, I will teach you all I know, give you all I have, but I know that one day you have to live for yourselves, and live for each other."
It was beyond miles of brush, deep in the depths of forgotten forests, they listened and absorbed.
"I believe when that day comes, together, you four will be ready."
That day, was imagined as one of hopes and dreams. Together, they would do it, and live it.
Together.