Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: New Turtles in America

Chapter 3: Warning Sign

The boys were tidying up their new lair to make it a cozy home, utilizing supplies salvaged from their previous hideout, which had been destroyed by Hun—transformed into a massive, half-mutated turtle with the assistance of the Utrom Shredder and Karai.

Leonardo and Donatello placed the last boxes down. "Alright, that should do it," Donnie said, and they all sighed with relief. Meanwhile, Michelangelo was zooming around the new lair on his skateboard. "Oh yeah, baby!" he exclaimed, weaving through the space. "Mikey, you could lend a hand here," Donnie remarked, but Mikey paid him no mind.

Raphael's irritation grew, and in a fit of anger, he yanked a ninja star from his belt, hurling it at Mikey's skateboard. The projectile struck the wheels, causing Mikey to lose his balance and crash hard onto the ground. Groaning in pain, he was met with laughter from his brothers. As he picked himself up and reclaimed his skateboard, he muttered, "Man, that really hurt, especially on this hard surface." Mikey approached them, slightly limping. "Indeed it does," Master Splinter replied, "but right now, you should be helping your brothers. My son is assisting them." Mikey nodded in agreement. "Yes, Master Splinter," he said, turning to join the others.

As Master Splinter observed them walking away, he thought, "Perhaps there's a chance I can reach Chung I." He made his way to the dojo, entered, and took out a candle, placing it carefully in front of him. After lighting it with a match, he crossed his legs and began to meditate.

Once Chung I entered the spirit realm, he began searching for Master Splinter, but he couldn't sense him. "The dragonlord must have found a way to disrupt my connection to Splinter," he thought anxiously. "I need to find him quickly before it's too late." He continued to wander in the brightness of the realm until suddenly everything began to darken. "Oh no!?" he exclaimed to himself, just then a voice called out, "Chung I!?" His eyes widened in fear as he turned to see Master Splinter appearing before him. "Splinter-san, you shouldn't be here. It's too dangerous," Chung I cautioned as he approached him. "What!?" Splinter replied, looking perplexed. "It's the dragonlord and his dragons—they're plotting something even more dangerous and powerful," Chung I explained. Just then, they heard a sinister laugh echoing across the spirit realm, prompting them to exchange determined glances before setting off in the direction of the sound.

On the opposite side of the realm, a multitude of dragons gazed up at their master, perched high above his army. "My brothers, we are finally free!" a dark, malevolent voice proclaimed, echoing with an ominous laughter. "After 15,000 years, I assure you, we shall reclaim our rightful dominion over the real world!" The dragons all looked upon their dark lord and bowed reverently, while the dragonlord smirked with malicious satisfaction.

The girls were out on patrol tonight, surveying the city from the edge of a rooftop. Mei Pieh Chi and Larota peered down the streets, keenly scanning for any signs of trouble. Suddenly, they were startled by the sound of groans drifting from the other side. Exchanging a quick glance, they nodded in agreement to investigate the source, joined by Talena and Amoly.

They raced swiftly across the rooftops before coming to a halt at the edge, peering down to see a group of individuals dressed in all black, brandishing weapons. One of them had their weapon aimed at a teenage girl. "We need to help her," Amoly whispered urgently. "Okay, girls, let's go for it. But remember, we must remain unseen," Mei instructed as they divided into two teams: Mei and Larota together, while Talena paired up with Amoly.

" 我會問你最後一次。捲軸在哪裡？Wǒ huì wèn nǐ zuìhòu yīcì. Juànzhóu zài nǎlǐ? ("I will ask you one last time. Where is the scroll?" one of the hooded figures demanded, thrusting his sword toward the girl's head. She looked up at him, tears streaming down her face as she gasped for breath." 我不知道它在哪裡. Wǒ bù zhīdào tā zài nǎlǐ. (I don't know where it is,)" she stammered, trembling with fear. Frustrated, he growled," 那你會讓我別無選擇。Nà nǐ huì ràng wǒ bié wú xuǎnzé. (Then you leave me no choice.)" He raised his sword, ready to strike. She squeezed her eyes shut, bracing for the pain, but to her surprise, nothing happened. Suddenly, a pink ribbon with chunks of fabric ensnared his sword hilt and yanked him into the darkness.