Ralph's pov
"Taylor do not do this, this is...."
"Raph it's no use, no use in trying to talk to her, she has clearly thrown her lot in with him. We have to let this play out. She needs to fight him that's the only way she can come to the conclusion of the truth." Said Donnie trying to calm down
"So we are just going to let her get killed then what, we lose her forever. Mikey your her dad do something."
"What would you like me to do? Taylor is not Taylor anymore accept that. Shredder clearly told her the truth and now she doesn't even want us around. You know."
"So yall are just......" I started but was interrupted
"Father, " I heard Taylor say addressing Shredder with spite in her voice
"Daughter." He said back matching her tone to a tee
"Before we duel, as is custom in our family, our blood line. We should state the rules and regulations of the fight. After all, we can't win honor with defining it, so here's my proposal if you win, you can fight the intruders, take over the city, and wash your hands of me once and for all."
"What if you win, which I doubt you will, but to humor you girl tell me."
"Oh, I'm so glad you asked, if I win you leave New York and never return, I get to do as I see fit with the intruders, and your clan becomes mine. I will get my shot at ruling this city with an iron fist. You will become just another washout. You will be forgotten over time and I will be the name that strikes fear in New Yorks hearts. The Saki clan will be mine and I will usher in a new era of the foot."
"Ha ha ha, " shredded laughed a cunning laugh that had all the evil behind it that could possibly come from such a laugh "mighty big ambitions for an already wounded girl, but I'll bite, if you win I leave the city is yours and you will become the soul ruler of the clan, New York, and everything I own."
"Your agreement to the terms is sealed by the witnesses that are here. If you choose to cheat, break, or even go back on the conditions you have placed before this duel. Dishonor of the highest will be placed on you. You will be dissolved from your rightful place in the family line."
"I am aware of how these things work, now let the duel begin." Shredder said taking off his cape and armor leaving nothing but his helmet and a fight attire on
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Taylor's pov.
" I made a deal with a crazy man. How the heck did this happen. I'm going to get...... no I'll win and have my rightful place finally." I though to my self as I stood ready to fight
Shredder was smart, father was smart, and I was kind of not so smart. He waited just as I did until the first punch was thrown. We both calculated what the best move would be as the crow of intruders looked at us.
I didn't know where to start. I was still processing the fit of rage that had led me to challenge my father in the first place. I had a feeling deep in my core that this was right, but that feeling was knocked away by the fear that it brought. How could I think fighting my father was right? How could I think that taking his name was right? I was conflicted and tornado of emotions struck me as I felt a hard wack to my ribs.
The first punch was thrown and I was the victim of it. I coughed, but help my own as I fought back. Punches landing here and there. We were both in the fight.
After punches, came weapons. He grabbed his claws and I grabbed my nunchucks. He struck I struck. Metal clanking, on lookers holding their breath, and my heart pounding all created a perfect storm.
"Give up girl you can't beat me."
"You know I disagree old man I'm holding my own pretty good mom would be proud of me for finally standing up to you."
"You talk of things you know nothing about."
"I know she died and you held onto me like some trophy, or prize you won. The truth of the matter is simple, you only loved me because I was a prize. You never cared for me as your daughter and you never will."
I could tell I struck a chord. I could tell the words I said cut him deep. As his fighting slowed a bit just enough for me to landed a good blow.
"Had enough old man." I said as shredder tried to stand
"Never!" He shouted as he sprinted towards me and I towards him
Our weapons clashed with a loud clank as his claws snapped in half as we both tumbled to the ground. I had him pinned, he was pinned under me. I brought his own pice of metal claw to his throat.
"Surrender, I've won." I said through gritted teeth
"You...have.... Indeed." Shredder said through breathlessness as he pushed me off and stumbled up "the clan is hereby yours." He finished as he threw a smoke bomb and disappeared leaving only his metal helmet, cape, and armor behind