April and Donnie watched a video of Splinter speaking vermin until April pressed pause

April: Six hours of video and it's all that!

Donnie: Yeah it's his thing now. He's gone full Vermin for Scumbug. It'd be romantic if it wasn't so gross

April: He's supposed to be talking about the big storm about what it was like down here when the sewers flooded and he just squeaks! No disrespect but what am I going to do?

Raph walked in overhearing their conversation

Raph: You know Dad talking Vermin is the least of your problems okay?

April: What are you talking about?

Raph: Uh it's boring okay? Vermin or not, Dad can't tell a story. Besides that storm was so dumb. Nothing even happened

Donnie: Well the whole city got flooded, everyone lost power And-

Raph: Whatever. You got to give the people what they want. Add in a fight uh put some monsters in there maybe uh maybe a heist or something or have Leo and Lizzie kiss!

April and Donnie: What?

Raph: I don't know! Maybe have Donnie get eaten!

Donnie: Hey!

April: None of that happened

Raph: So? Get some CG going. Make Dad sound like an action hero like Batman or something.

He sat down at the desk

Raph: You want a good grade on this thing right? Let me tell you a story

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Splinter put a giant book on his desk with the Turtles, Lizzie and April also there

Splinter: Do you remember the storm of the century? It was not long after the Night of the Mechazoids but still so clear in my memory.

Leo: What do you mean do we remember? We were there

Lizzie: So was Kim, Rebecca and Sophie

Raph: Oh man I thought we were going to get food

Mikey: Why are you talking like this in general?

Donnie: Why do you have a phone book on your lap?

Splinter: It is for dramatic effect. April said I could tell my story my way

April: I didn't mention props

Splinter: Now where was I? Ah the storm and with it our greatest challenge yet. This is a story about family but also about home. It is a story about the dangers of irresponsibility

Donnie yawned Lizzie rested her head on Leo's shoulder without realizing it making him blush

Splinter: But also about setting an example. But it is also about-

Mikey: Okay we get it. Jeez!

Leo: A-Are you having memory problems?

Donnie: I feel myself getting older

Raph: I'm so hungry!

April: This is due tomorrow

Splinter: *sighs* let me tell you a tale...

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It was pouring rain in New York City and the sewer was flooded

Leo and Lizzie chased after pigeon Pete

Leo: Pete wait! Remember what we said?

Lizzie: I'm not going to eat you!

Raph walked past them clearly annoyed

Donnie and Wingnut were fixing the power

Donnie: There's no way! You think Kuzon was Zuko's grandfather? That's just crazy talk Wingnut

Wingnut: You're being so obtuse. Just listen to what Aang meant! I'm sorry should you be doing this standing in water?

Donnie was shocked by electricity

Raph walked up to the fridge but Genghis Frog ate everything

Mikey: Genghis you ate every single thing in the fridge! That's not cool cuz

Genghis burped a bottle of soda which hit Raph in the face

Raph: Ow!

He got even more mad and walked away only to trip over Ray Fillet

Ray Fillet: Ray Fillet!

Splinter sat on the couch next to scumbug

Splinter: Good morning. It's another beautiful day in our sewer home

Raph: No it's not! This sucks! We've been trapped down here for three days because of this stupid storm! I mean everything's soaked! The power's going out! They canceled school! They canceled wrestling practice! And I had plans with Kim!

Mikey: As in a date?

Raph: What?! No! As in wrestling! The octagon where we kickbox is flooded! I haven't arm barred anyone in 72 hours! Not to mention we're stuck down here with the Mutanimals!

Pigeon Pete plucked Lizzie's head multiple times

Lizzie: Ow! Ow! Stop!

Pigeon Pete flew away and Leo went after him

Splinter: They are sheltering in place with us during the storm. It's quite nice to have the company

Raph: Okay but Pigeon Pete is using my bed as a bathroom!

Lizzie heard a really gross noise

Lizzie: ...I'll get the shovel

She walked away and sneezed

Splinter: Are you doing your meditations? Remember what we talked about son chopping wood.

Raph: I chopped all the wood okay?!

He pointed to all the chopped wood

Raph: Everyone's always in my face! I can't even hear myself think!

Splinter looked around and saw how miserable everyone looked

Splinter: We are all on edge. Let us take a collective breath. Find your meditation pillow

Raph: Oh come on!

Splinter: Meditation pillow now!

Raph sat down on a pillow and took a deep breath then Splinter sat in front of him

Splinter: Breathe in. Breathe out. Breathe in. Breathe out.

Raph felt peaceful for a few seconds when suddenly there was a loud sound of a drill

Raph: AHH!!!

He flipped the table and kicked the wood he already chopped as everyone watched

Mikey: Whoa he's really getting it out

Lizzie: maybe he'll tired after a while

Leo: It's just a construction crew probably you know shoring up the river walls preventing more flooding. It's a good thing really!

Lizzie: Raph I get you're upset! I'm a cat surrounded by water but I also know complaining won't-

Raph suddenly tackled Lizzie

Lizzie: Whoa! What the heck?!

Leo: Raph! Use your words!

Raph: I'm done talking!

Raph got Lizzie in a headlock

Lizzie: Ok! Ok! I'll leave you alone!

Raph dropped Lizzie onto the floor and into the water

Lizzie: ...Thanks

Lizzie stood up from the floor

Splinter: Boys! You need to set a good example for your cousins

Donnie: That doesn't even make any sense. They're older than we are

Mikey: That's like if Baby Keem mentored Kendrick which is ridiculous

Splinter: I don't understand any of those words, but you grew up in a loving and stable home. They grew up with Superfly. They need positive role models. So I changed my mind. Raphael is right. You all need to get out of here

Mikey: You want us to go outside?

Donnie: But it's raining!

Lizzie: And I'm a cat!

Splinter: You are turtles. A little water will do you good. As for you Lizzie you may take a raincoat. Now stretch your legs. Find a little purpose. Leonardo you and Lizzie will take Pete for some air

Pigeon Pete plucked Leo on the head

Leo: Ow!

Lizzie: I feel your pain...

Splinter: Michelangelo go to the market with Genghis and replenish our supplies

Mikey: What am I, the errand boy?

Splinter: Yes

Mikey: Wait, can I get that new ice cream pizza?

Genghis stuck his tongue on Mikey's face

Mikey: Aah!

Splinter: Donatello you fix the power so I can watch my shows

Donnie: Fine...

Splinter: And Raphael you find that jackhammer,
and you tell it to be quiet

Raph: With pleasure! And I know just who can help me!

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Raph walked deeper into the sewers and waiting for someone

Raph: Oh come on where is she?!

Then a sewer lid opened and Kim walked down the ladder

Kim: Hey Raph! You have no idea how glad I was when you needed my help. Do you how boring it is during a storm?!

Raph: For me I would use the word 'annoying'! Man my whole life I've been stuck down here in the sewers and finally I get out and now I'm stuck down here again. I mean it's just not fair!

Kim: I can't imagine being stuck down here must've hard

Raph: You think? So it's like, I need that, you know? To get the aggression out. I mean that's what the others don't understand. I'm talking about physicality. I'm a doer. I mean, I listen to my body. And a lot of times my body is just telling me to punch stuff

Kim: Same. I've lost track at how many punching bags I've had

They both saw a giant drill in an bigger room

Raph: This looks like the place I'm going to find this thing and we're going to shut it up

Kim: You mean WE'RE going to shut that thing up

She held her mace

Raph: You kept that?

Kim: Duh

Raph: Nice! But we're probably just going to talk to them first

Kim: Fine.

Raph tried to get the construction workers attention, but it didn't work so he threw a rock at the window

Steven: Hey you can just back off okay? I'm going as fast as I can! The bedrock is thick!

Raph: Hey!

Steven: Oh I'm sorry. Please don't hurt me. I'll do anything you want

Raph and Kim walked up to him

Raph: How about stop?

Steven: You're one of the turtles

He looked at Kim

Steven: who are you?

Kim: I'm his friend. We're just asking you to shut this thing off

Steven: Are you working with them to?

Kim: Working with who?

Raph: What are you even doing down here man? People aren't supposed to be down here. Hey we picked this place because no one ever comes down here okay? It's nice and quiet and you're being too loud

Kim: So just relax for two minutes and explain why you're doing this!

Steven: I-I don't understand...

Raph: How is this complicated man? Your machine is making too much noise. You need to shut it off.

Raph turned off the drill

Kim: There see? That wasn't so hard

Steven: I'm sorry. That cab gets really hot and I'll go faster but the excavator isn't made to do that!

Raph: Dude you're freaking us out okay? What is your deal? Why are you down here all alone?

Kim: Can you at least say your name?

Steven: I-I'm Steven...

Raph continued to talk to Steven while Kim thought she heard something in the water

Kim: Huh?

Suddenly tentacles grabbed Kim

Kim: AH!

The tentacles dragged her into the water

Raph: KIM!

Then Kim crawled out of the water

Kim: *cough* One hit from my mace and that thing swam away scared!

Raph: I'm just glad you didn't drown

Steven: They're still here!

Raph: Who's they?

Steven: They said they'd give me four million in overtime pay but I'm starting to think they're not super clear on how money works

Kim: That's not an answer! What the heck just tried to drown me?!

Steven: What is that like a trick question? You're not with them?

Kim: do I look like an octopus?! Or a squid?! Or whatever creature that has tentacles?!?

Steven: I-I'm just so confused! I'm sorry!

Then three mutant squids came out of the water. One pink yellow and green

Raph: What? They're mutants?

Steven: Wait you don't know them?

Raph: No Just because we're mutants doesn't mean we all know each other okay?

Kim: That's kind of a weird guess Steven!

Yellow squid: Call before you dig.

Pink squid: Limited time offer. Sign up today

Green squid: Talk to your doctor about harmful side effects.

Kim: Are they walking commercials or something?

Raph: I don't know! But we're gonna kick their butts anyway!

Raph and Kim held their weapons again

Kim: I like the way you think!

They both started fighting off the squids

Raph: Who's next?!

Kim looked up and saw a pillar about to fall

Kim: Look out!!

She pushed Raph out of the way and the pillar fell into the water

Raph: Thanks

Kim: Don't mention it-

Suddenly the yellow squid forced Steven to turn the drill back on

Yellow squid: Don't travel. Don't see the world. Just dig!

Raph: No! If he keeps digging this whole place is going to flood!

Kim: Then let's stop him! There's one left!

More water started pouring in flooding the place. Then Kim stuck her head out of the water

Kim: Raph!! Where are you?!

She saw Raph trying to swim

Raph: I'm stuck!!

Kim dove back underwater and could see Raph's leg under a big rock so she used her mace to break it in half

Kim dragged Raph onto the ground and he slowly woke up on but then she suddenly slapped him

Kim: WAKE UP!

Raph: AH! What the heck?!

Kim: it was the only thing I could think of besides mouth to mouth!

Both of them gagged a little

Raph: Look we have to stop this and I can't do it alone

Kim: You're not alone! So let's skip the motivational speech and get to fighting

Raph: Yeah I like you

Kim: Huh?

Raph: Nothing!!

Raph and Kim got back into the fight taking out the squids but the last one tied them up using its tentacles

Kim: Ew! It's slimy and gross!

Pink squid: In an accident?

Raph saw Steven make the drill face the other way

Raph: Hey yeah, that's right. Your friends were in an accident!

Kim: And you're about to be in one too!

Kim threw the pink squad into the air and Steven made the drill hit it back into the water

Steven: Yes!

Then Raph and Kim walked up him

Raph: Nice job. Now tell us why they're making you do this

Steven: they wanted me to drill up into the city but they said something about the seawall. They wanted to take it down which would be bad like New York Mets bad.

Raph: Is that like really bad? Sorry I don't follow baseball

Kim: I thought it was football

Steven: The entire city would have flooded

Raph: Oh yeah that's bad and you'd think New York would have a better baseball team than that. Hey how did you even figure out what they were telling you?

Kim: Probably took awhile to understand them

Steven: What? They didn't tell me anything. It was the others. They gave me this

He showed them a pamphlet of the museum

Raph: Natural History Museum? Wait there's more?!

Kim: This isn't a regular storm is it?

Suddenly something was coming so the three of them hid behind the drill. Three more mutants got out of the water

Goldfin: There was a mutant turtle down here?

Raph and Steven started talking but Kim shushed them

Goldfin: We proceed with the plan. Lee tunnel your way to the museum.

Lee nodded

Goldfin: Sally you take care of the pump station

Mustang Sally also nodded

Goldfin: And if the Turtles or that cat interfere's deal with them. Nothing changes. Do you hear me?

Sally: One...

Lee: Two...

Goldfin: And...

All: East River Three!

The East River Three swam away then Raph Kim and Steven came out of hiding

Raph: I got a really bad feeling about this. We got to warn the others

Kim: Lead the way

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Splinter: What happened next would leave all our fates in Michelangelo's hands!

Mikey: Yes! finally! I'm awesome at fate! Oh and Sophie was there too!