Unlikely Pair (DXR)

Chapter 2: Identity Crisis

Edited: 12/04/2023

Quickly hiding as best they can against the wall, Y/N takes a peek down the dark alley way. In the darkness stood two figures, one tall and wide, the other short and thin. Both figures are bald and seem to have a matching mark on their faces, 'Are those... footprints??' Y/N thinks to themselves. It seems they are carrying something, as Y/N attempts to get a closer look at what these mystery men are up to, they accidently kick a dented soda can. It made a loud crash as it hit against the dumpster. "Who goes there!?" The large one demanded with his voice deep, him and the smaller one quickly turned around and scanned he alleyway. Y/N makes a run for it down the street, running as fast as they could, only to realize they can't run back to their home. They'd discover where they lived, so in a panic, Y/N dips off into a closed off construction site. The place almost seemed abandoned. There were dug-up dirt piles in several places across the property. Along with tarp covered holes, large concrete cylinders, and heavy machinery. Y/N makes the tactical decision to hide in one of the many covered holes. They cover their mouth to muffle their heavy breathing. Several dozen footsteps can be heard rapidly approaching, stopping just before the hole. "Find them! They can't be far!" The thin one shouts with his raspy voice.

Y/N's heart is pounding so hard and fast in their chest that it's causing a ringing in their ears. Hunkered down, holding their knees to their chest, Y/N waits. Suddenly, someone stops just short of the covered hole Y/N was hiding in. Fearfully, Y/N prepares to jump their attacker, scared to be so quickly found. Out of nowhere, Y/N can hear what could only be described as a street fight, slowly and carefully, Y/N reaches up to take a peek from beneath the tarp. Surrounding and swarming the construction site, at least two dozen mystery men are all wearing black and red Ninja outfits. 'Where did they all come from?! I thought it was just the two weirdos!?' Y/N thought to themselves as they glanced around looking for an escape route. Suddenly, some of them go flying off to one side, each landing with a rough thud and off to the other side, four familiar figures stand confidently in a heroic pose. One of them speaks, and Y/N swears to themselves that they have heard their voice somewhere before. "Alright, Mad Dogs, let's smash these bozos!" Could it be? Are they the stranger's Y/N accidently bumped into earlier that night? No way, it couldn't be. "By my calculations, this will be the fifth time we have encountered a foot clan attack this week in this area." Another one chimes in. The small thin Foot leader shouts, "We, the Foot-Clan, shall be superior! Foot Soldiers, attack!!!!" In the blink of an eye, all the black and red ninjas jump into action.

Just as quickly the four familiar figures go on the defensive, each with a glowing weapon matching their color schemes. The big red one with twin Sai, the smallest with, what appears to be, an orange flaming yo-yo. The blue wearing figure has twin katanas, and purple seems to have a technological Bo staff. Several foot soldiers charge at them full speed weapons ready, the red one glares them down with a smile, his hands and weapons beginning to glow red. He swings are hard right hook, slamming two of them in the side, sending them flying away. "Oh yeah! Like a boss!" He shouts proudly. The blue one swings his swords, which opens a portal, and he falls through. Only to appear behind another foot soldier, leg swiping him to the ground. He has a proud smile on his face. "Another one bites the dust." He practically sang out. More soldiers jump into action from above, and the orange one swings his now flaming weapon, wrapping around them and swings them hard into the side of a crane machine. "Booyakasha baby!" He shouts happily. Hovering just inches from the ground, the purple one's staff glowing bright neon as it transforms into two rocket powered hammers, smashing another group of foot soldiers away. "And 'BOOM' goes the Donnie-mite!"

Having been nearly defeated, the two leaders disappeared in a cloud of smoke. While still hiding Y/N, stares at the four figures with wide eyes, unable to process what they see. Four large mutant talking turtles. 'This has to be a dream.' Y/N thinks to themselves. "Alright, not a bad night, boys!" The blue one says confidently. "Quiet down, Leo! My Ultrasonic proximity sensor says someone is still nearby." The purple one exclaims as they fiddle with a device on their left arm. "Really? But D, I don't see anyone." says the orange one curiously. Quickly, Y/N hunkers back down into the hole they were hiding in.

Suddenly, a blue portal opens up beneath them, and they begin falling. Y/N slams into the ground from a portal above them, causing them to yelp in pain. Looking up, Y/N sees they are laid out right in the middle of the four mutant turtles. "D-don't hurt me! Please!" Y/N cries out as they cover their head with crossed arms. "It's you! Clumsy airhead!" The orange one exclaimed. "MIKEY! Be quiet, and don't be rude!" The red one calls out. "Why are you here? Are you following us?" Asks the blue one named Leo. Y/N cautiously looks to him and shakes their head. "N-No... those people suddenly started chasing me, and I didn't know where else to go! I swear!" Y/N explains putting their hands up in defense. The big red wearing figure crosses his arms, giving Y/N a once overlook. "I believe them. What about you guys?" He asks the others. "Hmmm, I'm not sure, Raph, but they are quite a cutie now that I see them in better lighting." Leo says with a smug grin. He leans down with one hand on his hip and the other under his chin. "Scoff, I envy people who have not met you." The purple one exclaims, also crossing his arms unamused.

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