Legacy Mutation (Book Eight)

Chapter 40: Returning Mindset

Dakota and Asher rush home, going so fast it's like they're sprouting wings. The other Hamato kids were told to stay at school, but the twins were allowed to come since it's their mother that's going to possibly be saved. Their hearts almost burst with hope as they leap down into the sewers and head for home, knowing that their father somehow found a cure for their mother.

Inside the lair, the turtles and Destiny are getting ready, the other moms still at work. Leonardo goes over plans with Raphael and Michelangelo while Donatello stands at a distance, holding the USB drive in his hand like its the most precious thing on this planet right now. Destiny waits near the gate for Asher and Dakota.

"I'm not sure we should all go," Leo says. "I mean...we're a large group. If only a few of us go and find Sarina, then we have a better chance of her not seeing us coming."

"Point taken," Raph responds. "But, if there's only a few of us, you won't be as defended and Sarina could take you out."

"More mutants, more distractions," Mikey points out.

Destiny perks up as Dakota and Asher appear around the nearest corner, already back in their normal forms. Asher hurriedly ties on his mask as he grins his gap-toothed smile.

"So? How'd he do it?" he asks his aunt.

"Serum? Potion? True love's kiss?" Dakota rambles, her red eye flashing wildly with each suggestion.

"Woah woah woah, calm down," Destiny says, laughing slightly. "The dads are working out a plan."

"Have worked out a plan, I should say," Leo cuts in as he joins them at the gate. He looks to each of his family members as he crosses his arms over his plastron. "We'll split into two groups. One acts as a decoy, the other acts as the stealth and restoration team." He shifts his weight a little and continues, "I'm taking Mikey, Raph, and Dakota on decoy team. Destiny and Asher will go with Donnie to track down Sarina."

Destiny nods and salutes, a small smile on her lips. Dakota looks to her brother and dad, hoping that their half of the plan goes well. She'd rather be with them, but she knows that they need her on the other team.

"Ninjas, move out."

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Destiny sniffs the air diligently as she soars across the rooftops. She checks over her shoulder every now and then, making sure that Donnie and Asher are keeping up. The two turtles never slow, determination evident in their very being.

She slows down, doing a graceful flip as she touches down on a nearby water tower, perching like a gargoyle as she watches the city. Only a few moments later, Donnie and Asher appear.

"Any luck?" Donnie asks.

She nods slightly. "I caught her scent. She took the bait, so we've only got..."

"T-minus ten minutes before she realizes she's being tricked," Asher cuts in, furrowing his mask like eyebrows. "Or...if my calculations are correct, I suppose."

"Sounds about right," Donnie agrees, patting his son's shoulder. "Let's keep moving."

"Have you got any idea how you're going to get close enough to actually get it in?" Destiny inquires, straightening up and rolling her shoulders a bit.

Donnie nods, seriousness making his face look harder than usual. "Yeah...I've got an idea."

The trio takes off again, the turtles following Destiny from the sky as she flies towards the pale white speck on a distant rooftop. As they get nearer and nearer, they find Sarina standing and looking almost confused, since she doesn't have any emotions except for hatred at the moment.