𝒰𝓃𝒸ℴ𝓃𝒹𝒾𝓉𝒾ℴ𝓃𝒶𝓁𝓁𝓎 | 𝖡𝗈𝗈𝗄 𝖨𝖨 {𝖳𝖬𝖭𝖳}

Chpt. 11 | 再会した

{Reunited}

𝟛𝕣𝕕 ℙ𝕖𝕣𝕤𝕠𝕟 ℙ𝕆𝕍~

             "You're sure they're coming?" "They're coming." And with that, two of the manholes in the alley begin to shift. The turtles slowly emerge from the sewers with their hands raised. Vincent looks at the turtles, astonished that something like this can even exist. "What are you?" 🧡 "We're not really into labels." 💙 "Some call us freaks. Monsters." ❤️ "Let's just say we're four brothers from New York who hate bullies and love this city." 💜 "And right now, we're the city's best hope." "Why should I believe you?" 💙 "You don't have to take it from us. Take it from him." Leo points to Vern who looks around in faux confusion.

             "Go ahead, Vern. Tell her about the arrangement." "What arrangement?" Raphael pops his knuckles, causing Vern to chuckle nervously. "Oh, that... arrangement. Look, The Falcon is still The Falcon. I just may have gotten by with a little help from my friends. These four and Akari are the ones who took Shredder down the first time. I was kinda more of a wingman." "Who's Akari?" "Better yet, where's Akari?" April looks to the turtles with confusion written across her face. The brothers avoid eye contact, not wanting to tell the truth. In reality, they don't really know how to tell her the truth. Especially when they don't even know what the truth is. What are they supposed to say anyways? Akari is dead? Or maybe, "Hey! Sorry but we lost your best friend who is also like your sister." They can't tell her that. At least not yet.

             Leo clears his throat before redirecting the conversation. He and the others slowly approach Vincent and her crew, not wanting to spook them and end up getting shot. 💙 "We've been doing our part to protect this city from the shadows." ❤️ "And we think we have something to offer." Raph turns to his brothers with a smile. ❤️ "We're gonna need..." He hold his hand out and waits for his brothers to join him. ❤️ "Strategy." 💙 "Instinct." Leo places his hand on Raph's. 🧡 "Logic." Mikey places his hand on Leo's. 💜 "And boatloads of heart." And Donnie places his hand on Mikey's.

             "Alright! Load up!" Chief Vincent yells out to her crew. Everybody gets into position, loading into either police cars, or the big police vans. 💜 "April, Casey and Vern need an escort to Pier 90. The electromagnetic force of the portal is coming from there. Forwarding you the coordinates." 💙 "Send a team! Take us to the Chrysler Building. We'll make our way up to his ship and take down Krang on his home turf."

             "Hey!" April yells out to the turtles, catching their attention. "I don't know where Akari is, but you guys better bring her home in one piece."

             "I installed a breathing apparatus into both your helmets. This will help us survive the unique atmosphere of the assembling Technodrome. And I made a handheld version of the teleportation Devi-" Karai snatches the device from Baxter, who clears his throat before turning towards Shredder. "Look at what we've done. This is undeniable. We'll be gods to future generations." "I'll be a god. You'll be just what you've always been." "What's that?" "A footnote." "No." "Take him to our facility in Tokyo." "No! No! No! No! No! You can't do this to me! No, you... No. No, you will... No! I've done everything you asked! You promised! No! I am a legend! I will be... No! I will be a legend! You cannot do this to me. The world will know my name!" "No one will ever know who you are." Akari watches as the man gets forced into an unmarked car. She sighs as Shredder places his helmet over his head. "Put yours on brat. Unless you want to die." The young woman does as she's told. She may hate Shredder, but she would very much like to go home when this is all over.