I watched Raph run off to grab what he needed when April spoke up. "We need a ride." I gave her a look and she gave me a stubborn one back. "And I know just who to call." She ran off to arrange the supposed ride and I refocused on Splinter.

"Go." He whispered again, weakly trying to push me away.

    I shushed him gently. "We can't go anywhere till we get that ride." I carefully clean his wounds with some cotton balls, delicately rubbing Neosporin on them afterwards. "While April figures that out I'm gonna stay right here and patch you up, yeah?" He humms as I wrap his left hand and wrist tightly with gauze to insure they stay in place and heal properly.

    Heavy footsteps approach me. "How is he?" Raph walks around me to crouch next to his father, grabbing hold of his good hand.

    "Bad." I tell him honestly. "He's lost a lot of blood and has a lot of wounds." I move down to tend to his legs, "You're gonna need to lift 'em up so I can wrap 'is chest. He has several cracked ribs. Some probably even broken."

Raph nodded and gazed down at Splinter, "Where'd April go?"

    "She said she was gonna find us a ride." It was silent as I secured Splinters leg to a splint. He whined softly and I shushed him gently again; taping it off and petting his head. "This next part is gonna sting a little more than everything else okay?" My voice was soft as I tried to keep him calm. "But Raphael here is gonna help ya through it okay?" Raph nodded and moved into position. "Just breath and listen to my voice." I gave Raph a look and he nodded, lifting Splinter up. He instantly shouted in pain. I was already on him, wrapping up his ribs the best I could. "Shhh, shhh, shhh. I know but it's gonna be over soon. Remember, listen to my voice." Adjusting the bandages slightly I began to talk. "Have you ever seen Transformers?" Raph gave me a weird look but I ignored it a kept talking. "It's one of my favorite movie franchises. I just binged watched it for like, the thousandth time." I rolled my eyes at myself and tightened up the bandages a little more. "It's about this race of autonomous robotic organisms from the planet Cybertron. Their world was really corrupt so there was this big uprising to fix it that ended up turning into a full blow out war between two factions. The Autobots and the Decepticons." I was nearing the end of the dressing and could see that Splinter was relaxing and focusing on my voice. "Well, their war was so huge an' brutal that it destroyed their world. Their last hope of saving their race and planet was shot off into the stars and landed here on earth. So, naturally, they followed. But by doing so they brought their war to our world and things only get more interesting from there." I smiled as I taped off the wrapping, Raph gently setting Splinter back down. "I'd tell you more but I don't want to spoil it." Running my hand across his forehead I gave him another soft smile as he looked to me. "You're just gonna have ta heal up and watch it for yourself."

Splinter laugh softly and grabbed my hand, "I suppose I will." He rasped out.

"Guys!" April rushed in, "Vernon is on his way."

"Who?"

"Our ride."

    Raph nodded and turned back to Splinter. "Go, Raphael. You've done all that you can for me. Save your brothers."

Nodding he stood and popped his neck, "Lets do this."

    We ran out of the lair following Raph to the proper manhole. "Rachel and I will head up and meet Vernon. You sneak into the back of the van." Raph grunted with a nod and helped move the manhole cover aside. "Come on." She climbed up and I thanked Raph as he moved the cover back in place. I followed Aprils quick pace over to where 'Vernon' was leaning against his car messing with a fedora. "What's with the hat?" April walked around and hopped in the van.

    "What is with the-" Laughing nervously he tossed it back in the car. "I don't know it's just a buddy of mines. It's just a goof."

"Goof?" I ask, quirking a brow.

He turned to me startled, "Woah, who are you?"

    "That's Rachel, come on Vern, we don't have time! Eric Sacks is working with the head of the foot clan. They just kidnapped the vigilante turtles to take them to the Sack's Estate." She began hitting the dashboard, "We need to go, come on Vern! Rachel get in!"

    I looked at Vernon and gestured to the car, shaking his head he held up a finger at me and turned to April. "Right, right, right. The turtles. I forgot." I crossed my arms and raised both of my eyebrows and he hopped into the car. "This is getting embarrassing. O'Neil, we're both consenting adults. We're both very good looking." I snorted and he glanced at me. "You're better, probably. That's up for debate." He waved his hands, "But the point is, we don't need to make up excuses to hang out with eachother! I mean, you even got a friend to go along with this it's just-"

"What?!"

I covered my mouth with my hand to hide my grin.

"You want to spend more time with me. I get it! I would too."

"Oh my god." I whispered

"We need to get to the Sack's Estate right now Vern! Let Rachel in, come on!"

"That's what I'm talking about, O'Neil! The Sack's Estate with the vigilante-"

Quick as a light Raph appeared between them and banged a fist on the dashboard, "Drive!"

    It was silent as Vernon gaped at Raphael. Raph was panting and glaring right back at Vernon. "You- You're a talking turtle." A bark of laughter escaped me and I was quick to slap both my hands over my mouth as I shook with laughter.

    Nodding Raph looked away. "Yeah. Yeah, I'm a talking turtle. And you're a human nerd. Now that we got that out of the way, hit it!" Growling at him he slowly backed up causing me to snicker more. The back doors flew open and Raph motioned for me to hurry up.

    Quickly running over I grab onto his hand and let him lift me up into the van. He closed the doors behind us and I made my way to sit behind the center console grinning up at a stammering Vernon. "I- I'm sorry. How did you get in- How did he get in the-?"

    Giggling I wave at the steering wheel. "Best not to think bout it Vern." I grin, dragging out his name. "You better start drivin' before Smiles over here makes ya." He gives me a horrified look as I beam up at him. Shaking his head he quickly starts the car and pulls out of the alley way. Letting out a surprised grunt I fall back at the sudden movement only to fall into Raphael's chest. "Oh! Sorry."

    He grunts, placing both hands on my shoulders and standing me back up properly. "Don't worry bout it." He takes his place behind me as a silent way of helping me have a firm standing in the vehicle.

"Thanks." I whisper.

    He grunts again and looks froward, focusing on the road. Vernon begins to ramble about his very limited self-defense classes before saying some shit about yoga and pulling a hamstring when April points out the gate. "So whats the plan?"

"Ram the gate."

    "Ram the gate?!" Vern looks to Raph through the rearview like he's crazy. "This is Channel 6 property I can't just-"

    "I said ram the gate!" He slams his fists on their seats, jostling me a bit as he leans over to snarl at Vernon.

    "Alright, everybody strap in!" He speeds up and busts through the gate throwing me and Raph back. Raph wraps his arms around me to protect me for jostling around and potentially getting crushed by him when people start shooting at us. Vernon busts through something else before reversing only to bail and duck down for cover.

    Growling, Raph sets me aside and busts through the side of the van. I duck behind part of the wall and peer through the hole; gaping as Raph demolishes the enemies. Rolling his shoulder he opens the door for Vernon. "Follow me!" I hop out of the hole and rush after him while Vern and April scramble to get out of the van and catch up. Raph busts through doors, not caring if me or the others are keeping up. Swiftly taking out soldiers he makes his way to his brothers. "Leo!" I gasp in horror at the sight of all of them hooked up. Raph attempts to break the glass with brute force and just as I was about to move to help him a familiar voice has me stopping dead in my tracks.

    "Raphael." Fear fills me as I watch Shredder approach the red banded turtle. "Glad you could join us." Walking up he extends his rip-off wolverine blades, "The fourth cage, is for you!" Growling they both charge each other and I let out a strangled gasp as Raph get thrown away with a sickening crack.

    Focusing back on the others I rush up to the monitors and desperately try and make sense of what's going on. "This shit is definitely above momma's paygrade." I mutter weakly. Giving up I rush over to Donatello. "Donnie, hey, what can I do?" I press up against his glass cage, straining my ears to hear him. Aprils horrified cry drowns out Donnie's answer and I press my ear to one of the holes. "What?!"

"Adrenaline." He whispers weakly.

    "Adrenaline." I repeat as I rush back over to the monitors. Using context clues I'm able to get into the adrenaline drip controls and amp it up.

"He's gonna kill him!" Vernon shouts as he rushes over.

    I tear up at Raph's pained cries and quickly fumble between all three turtles adrenaline drips, making sure to amp them all up. "Come on!" Pulling away I look up at them with tears running down my face. "Get up!!"

    April shouts along side me when the monitors start beeping rapidly. "It's working!" Vernon shouts as one by one the turtles heads shoot up and they rip themselves out of their restraints.

    "Back up!" I grab April's arm, dragging her back. Vernon following suit just as the turtles bust out of their cages, spraying glass everywhere.

    They stood blinking a few times before all of a sudden Mikey was running circles around us. Literally. "Ohhhh, I feel really good right now!! I feel like running!"

"I feel like cleaning! Who wants to clean the dojo?! I'll clean the dojo!"

    Donnie was staring down at his shaking hands repeating, "This is amazing!" Over and over again before looking up a running to where Raph was thrown. "Endorphins! Endorphins!"

"We gotta get Raph!"

"Raph! Raph! Raph!" They all started calling his name only to trip over and break the railing.

    I ran over to see them swarming Raph, relieved to see him getting up. Backing away I turn to see Vernon nudge April, "Come on!" We quickly run back down the building and out to the van to meet up with the turtles.

    We made it outside just in time to see a helicopter fly overhead. The turtles run out, Raph running up beside me to glare up at the chopper. "Sacks is airborne!"

"Flight time to Manhattan is 19 minutes!"

"Get us out of here Donnie!"

    I watch as Donnie begins to scan around with his goggles before squealing. "Oh my gosh, they have guns!"

    "Take cover!" The turtles quickly form a barrier between us and the enemies as they shoot off several rounds. They lightly scream before slowly quieting down when they felt no pain. After the first round was over Leo laughed and looked over at his brothers, "You guys okay?"

"Yeah." Raph grinned at him, "We're bulletproof!"

    "Sweet!" They flinch as another round of shots fire off at them. Pointing at Vernon he gestures to the semi, "Can you drive that thing?!"

"Yeah!"

"We're on Raph! Ready?"

    Raph screams and backs up, taking out several soldiers before turning and beating a guy with his own gun. Letting out a war cry, several buttles rebound out of his chest as he throws his arms back and I'm hit with a lot of confusing feelings at that sight. My eyes roam over his form before I turn to watch Leo quickly and efficiently take out several more soldiers. I gape and turn to see Donnie doing several impressive moves with his bow staff and Mikey taking out the ones next to the truck before hopping onto its roof.

"Everybody in the truck!" Leo yells snapping me out of my trance. "We gotta go, go, go! Move!"

    'Oh my god. What the fuck me?! What was that?!' I rush after Vern and April, hopping in and taking the middle seat as Vern babbles some shit about hotwiring. "Keys!" I growl out as I slap the visor down.

"That works too." He muttered, starting the truck.

    Watching everything that's going on around me I buckle up and continue to mentally scold myself. 'Now is not the time to have a sexual awakening you kinky bastard! Focus on survival!' Vernon rams the gate again and I desperately wish I was in the passenger seat so I could grab the 'oh-shit' bar.

    "I shouldn't have doubted you." Vern said, looking to April. "I'm sorry I didn't stick up for you. I can't believe you're not crazy! How crazy is that!?" Despite the situation I laugh loudly at Vernon's words and April's offended expression.

    As Vernon recklessly drives on, I see a car pull in front of us and open my mouth to say something but am unable to make any sound come out. I frantically wave and point. "V-Vernon look out!" I scream and shut my eyes as a rocket is fired off at us. I feel the car jerk to side before I'm roughly jostled. Soon we're spinning out of control and I'm unable to find a voice to scream with.

    Almost as quickly as it happened we slowed to a stop and now had our tail end hanging off a cliff. I was gasping for air and could only watch horrified as more bad guys began gunning for us.

"Vern, go, go, go, go, go!! Vern!"

    "On it!" Vernon tried to slam the gas, but the semi only started to fall back. "No, no, no, no, no, no!!!" I scream, holding the sides of my seat in a death grip.

"Wrong way! Wrong way!"

    All we could do it watch helplessly as we fell backwards, the semi out of our control when Mikey appeared. Once again, the shining light in the dark. I focused on him as he told us to just keep going straight down. He went to leave before falling back down in front of me and April. "Wass up Gummybear?! Angelcakes!"

    Vernon somehow managed to turn the semi around and somewhat get control of it. We continued to speed straight down when April has the absolutely fantastic idea of STICKING HER BODY OUT OF THE GOD DAMN WINDOW!!!! "April your crazy bitch, get back in the car!!!!" I screamed, just about at my wits end with everything going on. Vernon got distracted by O'Neil's ass and actually encouraged her to keep doing what she was doing! "Vernon the road!!!!" I screamed as we slammed into a rock of ice, April's dumbass getting thrown from the vehicle on impact.

    Screaming and failing she called out to me and Vernon as we slammed through several more rocks of ice. "Vern!! VERN!!!" God damn that girl has an iron grip! Stretching out I reach for April's hand. "Rachel!! RACHEL!!!"

    "Grab on!!" She screams and reaches for me, just managing to grab my hand. Yanking her back in she closes the door and I reach over and push the lock button. "Now buckle up!!"

    There was some pounding on the roof before the door was yanked open, breaking the lock. "Hi, change of plans." Leo went to say something when he looked behind us and moaned. "Aw, come on." I turned to see that same bitch from the train station the night I met the turtles aiming what looked like a deadly grappling hook at us. "Get down!" Ducking down, the thing shot over our heads and slammed into Leo's chest electrocuting him. He screamed attempting to get it off when the electricity was cut. Breathing a breath of relief he leaned in and grabbed at us. "Grab on." I managed to unbuckle just in time for him to yank us out of the truck.

    We began rolling and sliding through the harsh snow. All the while I had a death grip around his neck screaming. "NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO!"

    "Mikey! Grab the cable!!" Leo held us all in one arm while he grabbed the cable attached to his chest with the other. Mikey did as he was told but ended up tripping and letting go. I screamed as we flew over the edge burying my face in Leo's neck. Said turtle is a skilled ninja though and apparently has swords made out of fucking vibranium because he manages to stab one into the side of the cliff to keep us from falling. I want to sob in relief but for some reason am unable, "A little help!" Leo calls out.

    I peak up to see Raph bend down and lift us all up to safety one handedly. Once we're back on solid ground Leo drops Vern and places and unconscious April on the ground but I refuse to let go and koala to him. "I swear. Once this is all over, I'm gonna kill you." I choke out tears finally returning to my eyes.

    Leo wraps his arms around me and gives me a firm squeeze, "You're okay." He says gently. "I wouldn't have let you fall." I feel him crouch down so I peak out from his neck to look around. "Look, solid ground. We're fine."

    I slowly uncurl from him and let out a shaky breath as I plant my feet on the ground. "You good Gummybear?" Mikey asks in concern. Him, Raph, and Leo all crowd around me while Donnie tries to wake April.

    "Yeah." I choked out, nodding profusely as I blink back tears. "Momma didn't raise no bitch." Raph laughed at that but still look mildly concerned. "Totally fine, nearly died like, twice. Three if you count your lair. I'm livin' the dream." Taking several deep breaths I try to calm my racing heart and steady my shaking hands. "Once this is all over though. I'm kicking your collective asses."

    Raph grinned, Leo smiled, and Mikey laughed. I took one last deep breath when Donnie came over, "Guys, Aprils up! We need to hustle, Shredders over New York City!"

    Donnie begins to lead the way to the maintenance hatch when Leo scoops me up. "Raph you got Vern, Mikey grab April!" And just like that we we're gliding through the sewer tunnels like a waterpark rollercoaster ride from hell.

"Please keep your arms and legs inside the shell at all times!" Mikey joked cheerfully.

"Satellite imagery shows Shredder's reached the top of Sack's tower!"

"If that's where he's releasing the toxin from-"

    "It's gonna spread all over the city!" I was faintly relieved that my relatives lived several hours away from the city when I heard that.

    "We need to-" Raph was cut off when we flew through the air between two broken pipes. I groaned and closed my eyes, burying my face back in Leo's neck.

    Soon we made it to Sacks tower. Sliding in, the turtles landed smoothly. Leo setting me down gently as he turned to his brothers. "Alright, listen up! We gotta find the elevators and get up to the roof." Turning to us he gestured to the exit, "You guys gotta get out of here. Get to a safe distance."

    I shook my head and April spoke up. "No. No, we can go find Sack's and get our hands on the mutagen as a contingency plan, just in case... you know."

I turned to April in disbelief as Raph rolled his eyes, "Thanks for the vote of confidence."

"If we don't make it back, bring the mutagen to Splinter. It can save his life."

    "Don't make it back?!" I stepped up to Leo and roughly poked him in his chest. "If you die out there I will resurrect your ass a kill you again. You hear me?" Leo blinked down at me in surprise. "I'll see you guys later." I said firmly, making eye contact with each of them.

    Backing up Leo nodded. "Sack's laboratory is on the 36th floor. I've already disabled the security system." Donnie nodded to me and went to leave before turning back, "Oh, and uh. Good luck." He offered a smile and started to leave with his brothers.

    Mikey, however, approached me and April. "If I don't return, remember me ladies. You can always find me," he reached out and poked us both in our chests. "In here." I raise a brow at Mikey before looking to Raph who rolled his eyes and walked up to drag Mikey away.

Vernon huffed and turned to O'Neil, "You are one complicated chick."

    Taking off we find the stairs and look at each other. "Hope y'all are wearin' your Fitbits." And with that we began to hike up all the stairs periodically taking breaks. Gulping for air once we do reach the 36th floor I mutter, "Why did they get ta take the elevator? They're ninjas! I'm not trained for this shit." We're all panting as we stumble towards the lab, running in only to duck down when Sack's shoots at us.

    "Seriously?!" Sack's laughs. "You guys, you're adorable, really. I could just, pinch your cheeks!" Vernon goes to peak over the table only to get shot at several times. "I understand a girl with dead daddy issues, I do. But you're not gonna stop me." Vernon and I both have the same idea when we spot the 'Abort' button on the side of the wall. Vernon gestures for April to look, allowing her to catch on. "This is history, repeating itself. Your father walked in on me April, just like you did. Took a few less bullets to take him down though." He fired off several more shots and I knew he would need to reload soon.

    Looking to April I saw her panting heavily. "You killed my father." Glancing at her worriedly Vernon sits up and ducks behind another table, making his way around Sacks.

    Sacks slowly approaches where April is, gun trained on the spot. I notice Vernon needs an opening so I quickly hop up. Sacks swings the gun to aim at me which allows Vernon to grab something and charge at Sack's, "O'Neil!" Sack's spins and shoots at Vernon, April launching herself at the button which shoots out white gas. Vernon manages to knock Sacks out with a microscope, falling down with him.

    April quickly rushed to Vernon, "Are you okay?!" She hisses when she sees the gunshot wound on Vernon's arm.

"Look, just go get some help and take the mutagen with you." April hesitates, "Just go! Go!"

"No! I'm not leaving you!"

    "I got it!" I growl running over to unhook the mutagen canister. "April find something to tie Sack's up with! After that get Vernon out of here and get him some help!"

"What about you?!"

    Picking up the canister I give her a determined look, "I'm gonna go kick some ninja ass." With that I run out of the lab and back towards the stairs. Despite what I said I feel no confidence in my abilities to take on the Shredder much less defeat him. I'll do my best to save the turtles though. Because I know they'd do it for me. 'Besides, even if I die, I'll die knowing my family loves me and that they know I love them.' Finally making it to the roof it seems I made it just in time. Shredder was currently beating up on Leo as he and the others tried to hold the tower up. "SHREDDER!!" I screamed holding up the green canister. He spins to face me and I back up, waving it tauntingly. "This is all that's left!"

    "Little girl." He growled stalking towards me. I feel myself hit the corner of the railing and inwardly swear. He jumps landing a few feet in front of me. "That belongs to me." I grip the railing with my free hand and swallow heavily as he walks up to me. The brothers shout and the tower begins to fall. I glance up at it to make sure it won't crush me, but that's when Shredder strikes. I'm too late to react as he full body tackles me off the side of the building. Snatching the mutagen from my hands he kicks me away and grabs onto the tower.

    I scream bloody murder and grapple for something, just managing to catch myself. I hang from the bar, swinging idly as I desperately try and get a better grip with my sweaty hands. Shredder makes his way to me, nearly falling due to the weight of his suit. "Rachel!!" I look to see the turtles hopping down and running to help me. Relieved at the back up I refocus on Shredder and watch as he clips the mutagen to his side. Reaching behind him he pulls out what looks like a sword and chucks it at me. Terrified that it might hit me I instinctively let go and scream as I look up at the brothers, desperately reaching out for them.

"NO!"

    "RACHEL!!!" Raph dives for me, his brothers following and manages to grab me just in time. I scream in pain at my shoulder being yanked and desperately grab to Raph's wrist with my other hand. "Don't worry. I got ch'ya."

    "Raph!" I cry, terrified. The Shredder tries to take us out by throwing a blade at Mikey who is able to deflect it. Raph looks over, glaring at the metal man when I get an idea. Swallowing down my fear one last time I look back up at him. "Swing me towards him!"

    Raph looks conflicted but when Leo orders him to do it, he complies. In true Raph fashion he gives me a look and then grunts with a nod. They begin to swing and I tighten my hold on Raph's arm. Once I'm close enough, I swing with the turtles and drop-kick him with all that I got. He screams as the bar holding him breaks and he plummets to his (hopefully) death. I watch as he makes a small crater with his landing. Breathing a sigh of relief they began to heft me up. Once safely on the tower I climb further in and koala myself to a bar, pressing my face into the cool metal.

    The metal begins to creak and I start to freak out, "No! No! No! No! No! No! No!!!" The building holding us up gave way and we started to free fall, occasionally crashing into other buildings.

"I think this is it guys!" Donnie cried out.

"Does anyone have anything they want to say?!" Leo calls out. "Donnie?"

    "I'm the one who licks the icing off the pop tarts every morning and puts them back in the box!!" He cried.

"I so did not understand the ending of lost!!" Mikey adds.

We fell a little more and Leo called for his last brother, "Raph?"

    "I just uh.. If this is our last moment together, I just want you guys to know that I'm sorry! I'm sorry I was so hard on you!! Every time I pushed you, I- I threatened you, I yelled at you, I pushed you beyond your limits, it's because I believe in you!! I believe in each one of you! I believe in your spirit an-and your intelligence and your potential! And every time I talked about walkin' away it was because I was scared! I just didn't think I was good enough to stand next to you and call you brothers! And say to you- I LOVE YOU! I love you guys so much!!"

    Suddenly I felt myself jerk and the feeling of rushing air left me. Gasping, I fell back onto the ruble and metal. "Raph?" I heard Donnie say. "We made it." I wanted to laugh at the statement but found that I couldn't. My whole body was shaking and I couldn't move. All I could do was gasp and stare up at the debris flying in the air.

"Are you crying?"

    "No ding-dong." Raph choked out. "It's just a little dusty out here." The crowd of people quickly swarmed the area around Shredder giving the turtles a chance to escape unseen.

"Rachel?" Donnie whispered worried. Glancing nervously at the large group of people.

    "Go." I choked out, still shaking but nowhere near as badly. "I'll get you the mutagen." With a nod he disappeared with his brothers.

    A few minutes later I head a voice shout. "Hey! There's someone in here!" I am barley able to lift my head to see a fireman peaking through the metal bars. More gasps and people were quickly herded back again, and several firefighters extracted me from the wreckage. "Mam? Mam, are you okay? Can you hear me?"

I close my eyes and breath shakily, "Yeah." I whisper.

    "What happened?" A blanket was wrapped around me and cops were shouting about how the paramedics were still a few minutes away due to the wreckage.

    Thinking of something on the fly I stammer out, "I- He- I was kidnapped." I looked over to Shredder, "He kidnapped me!" I pointed an accusing finger and turned to the police and firefighter with wide eyes. "He was talking nonsense! Something about finding a cure and- and" I pointed to the metal tower behind me, "He said he was going to use this to release a toxin!"

    With a swear the police chief ordered his men to search the wreckage of the tower for any kind of poison or toxin and to evacuate the area. "How did you end up on the tower mam?"

    Inwardly I cursed and cussed myself out for this but outwardly I gave the officer an 'awed' look. "W-well there was this couple. They said their names were April O'Neil and Vernon Fenwick." I shook my head. "I don't know how but they caught onto his plan! They came to stop him when they found and freed me!" I cried a little, taking the tissues that were offered. "I tried to help them! I-I was already so scared and- and I was so mad!" I shook my head as if I didn't understand my own emotions. "I tricked him and managed to destroy the tower before he could finish releasing the toxin but he- he tried to kill me!" I began to sob and held onto the chief. "Oh I was so scared!!!" I wailed and cried as the chief tried to calm me down. "That- That bastard killed so many of his own men! Scientists that were helping him! I think April and Vernon even managed to capture one of the guys who helped kidnap me!"

    I began to act hysterical and the police chief tried to calm me down. "It's okay mam. Just take a minute to breathe. I'll be right back." He went to converse with his team and the firefighters. I watched carefully and while no-one was looking, I was able to rush over to the Shredders limp body.

    Thanking the lord that the chief had the people evacuated I swooped down and dislodged the canister from the ground. Ripping off a piece of my torn shirt I wrapped the canister up and tucked it underneath my arm, using the blanket to hide it. Bending down I glared at the man, "I'll see you in hell bitch." I whispered before pulling back and shouting, "Screw you! I hope you get what's coming to you for what you did!" I pretended to start kicking him while he was down and just as I expected the chief rushed over and 'pulled me' off of him. I cried and thrashed, "Let me go! No!"

"Mam! Mam you need to calm down!"

"You don't know what he did to me!"

    "I know mam but the paramedics are on their way and you cannot do that." He gave me a stern look. "Don't let him win mam. By doing this you're letting him hold that power over you. Show him you're stronger than that." I took several dramatic deep breaths and nodded shakily. "Good, now go sit back down. Cool off, preserve your energy." He rubbed my shoulder before turning back to his men and ordering them to start extracting Shredder from his crater and suit.

    Letting out a breath I carefully wonder over to the nearby manhole. "Guys?" I whisper looking around to make sure no one was watching. "You still there?"

"For you Gummybear? Always."

    I smiled and crouched down as the cover cracked open. Sliding the canister in to them I whisper, "I'll see you around then yeah?"

"Of course. You're family now. And family sticks together."

    I smile at Leo's words and nod, "Good. Tell Splinter I wish him well. I have to go keep acting hysterical." Mikey laughed and with that I stood and walked back over to my original spot. Sitting down I close my eyes again and take a deep breath. 'I'm okay. I survived. I'm okay.'