Turtle Rush Part 9
Hey guys! Thanks for your support! Here’s the next chapter before the finale, so I hope you stick around to the end. Happy reading. Stay safe, healthy, and in good spirits!
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WHIIRRRR~
The latch opens up, letting Raph and Dahlia step out of the tank.
“You sure you wanna do this?”
“We’ll be fine, Leo. You just keep your twin away from committing murder.”
“Whaaa—nooo~. I was just going to have a friendly demonstration of why you shouldn’t mutualize, dismember, and/or humiliate the very existence of your enemies who dare mess with—”
SLAP!
“No! Bad Donnie, bad!”
SPRITZ–SPRITZ!
“Augh!”
“No plotting or evil scheming! Back in your corner!”
Raph and Dahlia sweat drop at Mikey spraying water at his brother as if scolding a cat. The duo then confronts the deer yokai.
“Miss Dahlia.”
“Artio.”
She scans the area.
“A forcefield...”
“You didn’t think I would waltz around in this mess unarmed, did you?”
Artio reaches into his pockets and takes out silver brooches.
“Protection charms?”
“This situation on the surface is bad for business below. So, Mr. Corvidian is offering a deal.”
“Where have I heard that before?”
“Raph, please...”
“These charms will repel the curse.”
“Let me guess,” Dahlia assumes, “you help us break the spell and stop those thieves. In return...”
“You promise to give yourself up.”
HONK—HONK!
[Fat chance, buck-o! Don’t try to angle the situation in your favor!]
D2k18 waves his fist towards Artio in anger while his voice booms through the speakers.
“Sorry, but that deal ain’t happenin’.”
“You won’t last ten seconds out there without getting possessed, big guy. You’ve witnessed firsthand, Dahlia...that curse is too great, even for you. Either you take the deal, or both our cities will perish.”
“If I agree?”
“Corvidian can care less if your friends try to rescue you. That’s how confident he is at getting his way.”
“Oh, we’ll be there to stop him,” Raph challenges, “you can bet on that.”
Artio reaches out, prompting Dahlia to shake his hand.
“When does it happen?”
“Who knows...it’s up to my boss when he feels like it. But know that you and I will meet on the outskirts of the Hidden City. Some day.”
“I understand. For now, you and Raph lead a team to getting that firestone.”
“What will you do?”
“I’ve got one more stop to make to even the odds.”
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>>>>>>>FAST FORWARD>>>>>>>
CREAKING~
Dahlia leads R/M2k3, D/L2k12, D/M2k18 into the piled wreckage facility.
“Okay, I’ll bite. What’re we doin’ in a junkyard?”
“More like a deathtrap,”M2k18 quivers, “this is a really bad idea, ‘Lia.”
“What do you have to be afraid of in here?”
CLANG!
“Hey you!”
“Woah!”
They see the giant mantis hopping off the cars and lands in front of them.
“A giant bug?!”
“Man, this city is crawling with mutants.”
“Say, you’re not those annoying turtles. Who the heck are youz? Their cousins?”
“Who wants ta know?”
“Me, ya overgrown salad.”
“Knock it off, Repo,” Dahlia cuts in, “I need to borrow your cat.”
“Uhh...a cat?”
“Oh, Mrs. Nubbins~! I’m back~!”
“Woah, woah, hey! Are you crazy?! You tryin’ ta get us killed?!"
CLATTER!
The turtles gawk the moment the mutant feline runs towards them.
“Every man for himself!”
“I’m too pretty to die!”
“Me too!”
SLIDE!
“Sit, Nubbins!”
SCREEECCHHH!
By Dahlia’s command, Nubbins sits in front of her before the others become cat food.
“Down~...”
THUMP!
“Now, shake.”
The manti-cat lowers her mantis claw for Dahlia to grab.
“Good, girl.”
Dahlia tosses a tuna fish, which Nubbins happily eats.
Reow~
Nubbins purrs against her head.
“Aww, I missed you too. Look what I got.”
Dahlia waves a protection charm before pinning it on her collar. Under Nubbins’ left paw is her owner, still groaning in pain.
“Ugh...say, how come she listens to you?”
“It’s a female thing.”
“So, this is Plan N, huh?”
“What better way to round up some rogue villains than with a rogue mutant herder.”
“In this case, a giant cat bug.”
“Wait till our Raph gets a look at you.”
“Now wait a sec! You can’t just—”
“Relax, I got your compensation.”
Dahlia points her thumb towards the crates of used parts, satisfying the greedy mutant.
“Alright, boys, let’s move out.”
ROAR~!
With everyone on board, Nubbins leaps out of the junkyard. Riding up front, Dahlia feel D2k18’s arms around her waist.
“I can’t let you go through with it.”
“Somehow, I knew you were lipreading back there.”
“I’m not kidding.”
He tightens his hold, resting his head on her shoulder.
“You can’t expect me to let you give yourself up like that.”
“I have to, Donnie.”
“But he’s—”
“Artio is much of a victim to Corvidian as my dad was. There must be another reason for wanting me to go with him. I have to find out for myself.”
Dahlia puts a hand over his cheek.
“If anything does happen, I know you’ll swoop in and save me like a boss.”
“Like you need saving,” he chuckles, “but give me one moment of heroism so I can rub it in thy brother’s face.”
“You rub your success in anyone’s face.
“Aww~.”
“Shut it, Mikey.”
“I didn’t say anything.”
“Not you, knucklehead.”
“Watch out!”
SLIDE~!!
L2k12’s warning makes Dahlia pull on Mrs. Nubbins’ collar, avoiding a collision with a runaway truck.
CRASH/CLATTER!
Looking up, their mouths drop at the building where the gem is, covered in mystic vines and a cloud of mist circling in the sky.
“That wasn’t there a minute ago.”
“We better hurry. Anyone have eyes on Colton?”
“DAAHHHH!”
WHOOSH!
“Mikey?!”
M2k12 screams as he dangles by Colton’s tail, being jet-rocketed in circles. April and D2k3 spot them when passing by.
“Thank goodness you’re here!”
“Splinter, Raph, and Artio are fighting Jax! Other Donnie and Draxum are heading for the barrier!”
“Donnie, give Purple-Rain a lift! Leon, Red-King, you help capture Colton and the others! I’ve got Jax!”
Everyone but Dahlia gets off of the mutant cat.
“Hey, Nubbins~ see the tasty fishman?”
The feline licks her lips in response.
“Go fish!”
REOW!
Nubbins makes a running start then climbs up the skyscraper while Dahlia forms two swords to evade every obstacle in their way.
FWOOM!
Landing on the rooftop, Dahlia hops off of Nubbins and sees Jax rampaging against the trio.
“Raph!”
“Dahlia—you’re okay!”
“We need to get this charm onto Jax! It’s the only way to repel the spell on him!”
“Give me the charm and keep distracting him!”
“No, it is too dangerous!”
“There’s no time! Artio, do it!”
The deer tosses the charm to Dahlia as the others hold Jax off. Pulling the metal off the pipes, Dahlia shoots four pieces to form handcuffs and ankle bracelets chaining the sea creature in place.
SCREE~EECH!
“Watch it!”
SHATTER!
The men back away when Jax breaks the restraints.
“He’s been exposed by the spell for too long!”
FWIP—FWIP!
“Dahlia!”
SNAG/URGH!
One of Jax’s dreadlocks wraps around Dahlia’s wrist and pulls her in.
“Big mistake!”
Using his strength against him, she takes this chance to cling from behind and clip the charm onto his coat.
SHAAA~
“GASP!”
THUMP!
In seconds, Jax is on his knees, wheezing, while Dahlia stands beside him. The red, scaley being finally turns to the girl, dazed, and confused.
“Kid...you...you saved me.”
“Hey, even thieves like you don’t deserve ‘this whole situation’.”
[Guys, we got a problem!]
[It’s the crystal!]
Hearing the Donatello’s, they look up at the tower where they’re stationed.
“According to the level of mystical properties that’s radiating at a high frequency with—”
“It’s overheating! The inferno gem has become a ticking timebomb!”
[Say what?!]
“Not even Colton’s facial recognition could turn this off!”
“At this rate, it’ll explode with such force, the entire world will succumb to madness in mere seconds!”
[So, what do we do?! There has to be another way!]
[How much time until?]
“I’m estimating about, uhh...seven minutes?”
[Aw, swell! We have three geniuses and not one of them can come up with a plan?!]
“Get off our shell, hothead!”
“You try tearing down a ginormous mystic weapon the size of a tour bus!”
“That’s enough,” Dahlia shouts, “all of you—head for the loading docks!”
[What are you gonna do?]
“Something stupid. Leo, portal them, now.”
[But I—]
“Do it...please.”
[...You better come back.]
“With a dozen pizzas, mi amigo.”
[Dahlia—no! Whatever it is—]
She cuts D2k18 off and turns to Artio.
“Years ago, Nova taught me a spell only used for the most crucial moments. I think you know what I’m talking about.”
“...It’s a long shot...but we don’t have a choice.”
“W-Wait—what are you—Dahlia, what’s going on?”
“Artio, find Hypno and meet us at the tower. Jax, we’ll need you too.”
“I’m all ears, kid.”
“I’ll explain on the way. Okay, girl...one last shot. You ready?”
ROAR!
“Let’s do this!”
“Dahlia, wait!”
But R2k18 is too late, as she rides on Nubbins, heading for the threat at hand.
CRACKLE/FZZT/RUMBLE!
The mechanism holding the gem breaks down piece by piece. It doesn’t take long for Dahlia and Jax to regroup with Artio as he brings the hippo mutant with him.
“Think you’re up for one more spell, Hypno?”
“This fellow briefed me in, but I’ll give it a shot.”
Each take a corner, surrounding the weapon. Taking a deep breath, Dahlia conjures material from all around, then transfers it to the rooftop.
WHIRR/SHOO~OOM!
In one fell swoop, a large encryption is drawn from her powers, right under the machinery.
“...‘Ase-rasu...mani-fesu...restori-va-ragul...safa paray’...”
[Ase-rasu...mani-fesu...]
All three chant as their hands glow, the aura emanating to the symbol, then floating up to ensnare the gem inside a giant ball of their combined magic.
“Jax, you open a portal right before it explodes! We’ll force it right out of this dimension!”
WHIRL—WHIRL~!
A strong wind circles, forcing them to dig their feet down from losing balance. Nubbins uses her mantis claws to hold Hypno and Artio, and Jax using his lock to grab Dahlia’s waist.
“Something is happening,” Hypno hollers.
“Stand your ground,” Artio warns, “the stone’s reaching the final peak!”
“C’mon, Jax, where’s that portal!”
“I have to find the right coordinates! I need more time!”
WHIRL/FWOOM!
“Ahh!”
“Dahlia/Kid!”
A powerful force pushes her out of Jax’s hold and off her feet.
ZOOOOMMM!
“Gotcha!”
Out of nowhere, D2k18 flies in for the save.
C-CLACK/CLANG/WHAM!
Using his battle-shell, the claws firmly plant on the concrete as Donnie holds her from behind.
“Donnie?!”
“I told you! I’m not leaving you behind!”
SHAA!
Just then, L2k18 appears from a portal, the others from both sides of the law follow behind. Each support Jax, Artio, and Hypno by forming a line.
“Guys!”
“We’re with you, girl!”
“If you go down fighting—”
“Then so do we!”
WHIRRR~
“I got it,” Jax hollers.
“This oven’s about to blow,” Meat-Sweats shouts.
“I don’t want to explode,” Ghost-Bear whines.
“Twenty seconds people,” D2k18 warns.
“Artio, Hypno—on my mark!”
“Right/Yeah!”
“Twelve seconds and counting!”
“Get ready in three...”
“This better work!”
“Five seconds!”
“Two...”
“Brace yourselves!”
“Here we goooo!”
CRACKLE!
“NOW!”
WARP!
💥🔥KA-BOOOOOMMMM!🔥💥
A black hole appears, just in time before the gem destroys itself.
FWOOM/WHIRL/CRUMBLE/SHATTER!
Despite the gravitational force pushing everything in its way, the three pillars give one final attack.
TOSS!
They throw the bubble of chaos into the portal before it disperses into thin air.
“...Did...did it work?”
“I...think so...”
💨💨WHOO~OOSSSHHH💨💨
At the exact moment, the sky turns back into the night shade, the thundering clouds fall apart, and more importantly...
“Huh/Wha.../Oh my/Ugh...”
The townspeople are brought back to their senses, without a shred of disorderly madness in sight.
“Guys, it worked! We won!”
“Whoo/Aw yeah~/Boom/Alright!”
The turtles from all three dimensions and even the villains, take a moment to celebrate. All except for three people, standing from a far distance.
“So, Jax,” says Dahlia, “where did you send it?”
“To a desolate galaxy. Where no forms of life have been created yet.”
“What are you gonna do now?”
“It won’t be long before the authorities from our dimension track us down. Besides, my DPG (dimensional-portal-gun) is running low, so...”
“You’re turning yourself in?”
“No point in sticking to a plan that’s up in smoke.”
“You could’ve left when you had the chance,” Artio implies.
“Yeah, well...I kinda owed a nosy teen for saving my tail.”
A tiny smile is sent her way, with the same gesture returned. The alien tosses the charm to Artio, then walks over to his comrades.
“I will need the other brooches. Those costed a pretty penny.”
“Yeah, yeah...but...thanks, anyway. I guess, this time, I owe you one.”
The deer yokai reaches into his coat and hands her a gift pouch.
“A little something to remind you of our deal.”
FWIP!
Just then, Dahlia is startled by D2k18 when being pulled to his side, not taking his domineering glare off of Artio for a second.
“Pardon me, but could you tear your filthy hooves off this precious, wonderful, and amazing lady, sir?”
“Pfft...whatever you say, purple. And Dahlia...”
“I know.”
With a simple nod, Artio raises his hand.
SNAP!
🔥FLARE!🔥
Like that, he fades with the green flames trailing behind.
“Ugh, show off.”
Dahlia takes this time to open the pouch. In her hands is a hairpin, embroidered with multi-colored gems, the centerpiece an aquamarine gemstone, and three-colored feathers.
“Why would Artio give me...this...?”
That’s when she notices a small, folded paper. Flipping one side up, it reveals a short note that leaves the girl gasping in shock.
“What’s it say?”
Instead of answering, Dahlia clutches the note and hairpin close to her.
“I understand now.”
“Um...as much as I pride myself on my intellect, I’m quite stumped on the relaying message, here.”
“I’ll explain later. But first...we have one final mission.”
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[Moments Later…]
SLASH!
“Got another slice right here!”
“Dibs/Mine!”
SHAA!
“Ha-haa!”
“What/Hey!”
L2k18 snatches the pizza off his doppelganger before warping away from the other Raph’s and sitting on a lounge chair near the trailer.
“Ya can’t win em’ all, mi hermanos.”
“Who wants more lemonade~?”
In the deepest parts of the forest, everyone is celebrating their victory at Todd’s Cuddle Cakes Puppy Rescue Park.
Bark-Bark-Bark!
“Aww~ c’mere you!”
“Best! Day! Ever!”
M2k12 & M2k18 fawn over the puppies that pile on them like a blanket of love.
“Mm...this pizza is way better than the joint we have back home,” Skeet comments.
“How would you know,” Colton jokes, “we haven’t had a decent meal in years.”
“Thanks for letting us in on the fun, kid.”
“Even you guys deserve a little reward.”
“Psst...”
On the sidelines, D2k18 is pulled away from the puppies surrounding him and turns to Todd.
“Now’s your chance, friend.”
“O-Oh, uh...right. Shelldon, if you would.”
[On it, bro.]
The techno turtle hovers above the crowd.
BLAAARRREE!
“Dah/Ahh/Gyahh/Ow!”
Once the blow horn stops, everyone turns to D2k18.
“Ahem...ladies and gentle-turtles...fellow mutants and other worldly beings. I have a crucial and hopefully final decision to be made public. If the lovely lady in pink would kindly step up, please.”
“Here we go/Ooh~/Shh, quiet.”
The three brothers watch in anticipation as Dahlia stands in front of Donnie.
“I’ve been wanting to give you something.”
“Oh, Donnie, you didn’t—”
“Too bad—so act like you’re supposed to be surprised just for dramatic effect.”
Dahlia giggles as Donnie gives the capybara a signal.
FWEE~FWEET!
BARK!
A few awes are heard as Melvin (brown fur with curled tail) walks over wearing a collar with a note tied to it. She kneels down to open the note and instantly brims with joy.
“Oh-mi-gosh...you’re giving me Melvin?!”
“You always said you wanted a pet. Of course, I’ll do my share in pet sitting when you’re in school…”
“I love him! Thank you so much!”
Donnie holds her hands in his with a sincere smile.
“This past year, you’ve influenced me in more ways than one. You’ve been an ally, a friend, and the only person who could put up with my attitude longer than those dumb-dumbs have.”
“Hey/Ugh/Watch it.”
“But most importantly…you never gave up on me even when I did. You made me question a lot of things, yet every theory, footnotes and logical explanations all ended up with the same answer. And that is…without a doubt…how much I’ve fallen in love with you.”
At this point, Donnie’s brothers have their phones out recording while everyone is waiting in suspense.
“It’s happening, it’s happening~.”
“Shush, I’m trying to capture the tender moment.”
“Send that to me later.”
“Do. You. Mind?”
Donnie sends an annoyed look their way before regaining his composure.
“So, um...I know we confirmed our feelings earlier, but I thought a few witnesses wouldn’t hurt. Physical proof for future use.”
“Couldn’t resist gloating,” she teases.
“Naturally. But all jokes aside…I need to ask.”
He brings her closer.
“Dahlia Shinzo…would you do me the honor of being my official girlfriend?”
All the anxiety he felt before is now replaced with sheer confidence. Everything he had planned to the last detail, finally leads up to this day. After a brief silence, she reaches up to caress his cheek, expressing all her love in one answer.
“I’d love to, Donatello Hamato.”
🎉BLARE/WHOO/YEAH-HAA!🎉
An uproar of cheers bellows as the terrapin grins, victoriously.
“Yes-yes-yes-yes—YESSS!”
He spins her around as they laugh, then brings her in for a kiss filled with passion and longing.
“Bravo,” Hypnos applauds, “I always knew those two make a marvelous pair.”
“Ay dios mio,” Ghostbear wails, “it’s so beautiful~!”
“Oh, clam sauce—not on the apron!”
Meat-Sweats yanks the fabric away before the overgrown furball uses it for a tissue.
“Atta boy, twin brother!”
“Those are my besties!”
“Your genius son,” Draxum comments, “finally had the backbone to proceed as planned.”
“Obviously takes his charming personality after me,” Splinter proudly states.
“Whoo-hoo~ go other Donnie!”
“The you from here’s pretty cool, bro. You should take some pointers.”
D2k12 nudges R2k12 as they chuckle.
When the newly appointed couple part ways, they press their foreheads against each other’s.
“Hehe…so, tech-boy…was it worth the wait?”
“I’d replay this chance a million times over, my love.”
SHAA~
“Hm/Huh?”
Suddenly, a portal opens revealing five men in long dark robes.
“That’s our cue, boys.”
The ring leader walks towards Jax.
“Jax of Dimension (XXXX)…”
“Relax man, we’ve been waiting for you. No tricks this time.”
The aliens’ hand themselves over as the men use futuristic neon-glowing cuffs.
“Give me a minute.”
Jax faces the duo.
“Hey, you…you’ve got one heck of a girl right here. Don’t let her slip away from ya.”
“Not in a millennium.”
“Thanks again, Dahlia. This dimension is lucky to have someone like you.”
Though wrists bounded, he reaches out and she gladly shakes his hand. Dahlia turns to the authority leader.
“They helped save our dimension. Will that count for anything in their defense?”
“Perhaps.”
“Oh, and since you’re here, they could use a ride home as well.”
She gestures to the turtle doppelgängers.
“Yes, I see...well, we best get you all back to your proper dimensions, then.”
“We’re going home?”
“Finally!”
“Sewer sweet sewer—here I come!”
“Well, we better say our goodbyes.”
Every turtle meets with their opposites.
“So long little me’s. It was a shell of a ride.”
“Keep being awesome, dudes.”
“Bring it in, fellas! Altogether now!”
CLAP!
“COW-A-BUNGA!”
The Mikey’s high-three with spirit.
“Y’know…yer nothin’ like us.”
“I’m not?”
“Nah…”
R2k12 lightly punches his larger doppelgänger.
“You’re better.”
“Keep it up, man.”
“Heh…you too. Now c’mere~.”
“Woah/Easy big guy!”
R2k18 chokeholds his smaller selves as they smirk.
“—aaand give at least one hour to spend your ‘me-time’ without the thought of training. Maybe then you’ll learn to loosen up and be half as great as me.”
“If you can keep your end of the bargain.”
“Dude I was already an A-Class swordsman. There’s nothing I can’t handle.”
“That’s not what your Mikey said.”
“Not after that “incident” from a certain weekend.”
“Wait what? Oh, that little snitch!”
L2k3/12 laugh as their outgoing-self storming over to his younger brother.
“Thanks for all your help.”
“Did you forget? We’re the smartest minds of our worlds. The others would be lost if they didn’t have the true brains of—”
“Donnie…”
“Okay, okay, this was a team effort.”
“And thank you, Dahlia.”
“We would’ve been turtle soup if you hadn’t found us.”
“And our world would’ve been destroyed if not for your help.”
D2k12 surprises her with a hug.
“I won’t forget what you told me.”
“You better.”
D2k18 leans towards his 2k3 counterpart.
“Is it weird to be jealous of myself?”
“Ahaha...”
The turtles regroup with their families just as Splinter is walking towards them.
“If feels weird seeing another Splinter.”
“Brings back a lot of memories.”
“I understand how you all must feel. Though you may not be my boys…you will always have a place in our family.”
M2k12 lunges in for a hug, making the rat chuckle as the other versions join in.
“Gentlemen…if you please…”
The head authority gestures to the portal. Just before they enter, the turtles look back at their new friends.
“See a later dudes.”
“Get back safe.”
“Until then, guys.”
“We’ll we see you guys again?”
“Hey, we traveled back in time and space before.”
“So we’ll definitely find a way back.”
“Eventually.”
“Let’s have another pizza party at your place!”
“It’s a promise.”
Both versions form a line then bow in respect and gratitude, to which the third party does the same with a smile.
WARP/SHAAA!
In mere seconds, the portal closes, and closing the final chapter to their latest adventure. Dahlia picks up Melvin and turns around.
“C’mon guys…let’s go home.”
That word never felt right as they head for the Turtle Tank.
“Um, do you mind if we hitch a ride as well?”
“As long as you don’t touch anything.”
“Or try to kill us.”
“Like always.”
“You try to make a delicious meal out of turtles, and you’re labeled a murderous foodie for life.”
“Ooh! I like another of those ice creams with sprinkles!”
“You almost ate the entire dispenser on the way here!”
Following behind, Donnie and Dahlia watch in amusement as the group argues amongst themselves.
“Some things never change.”
“I’m glad something did, though.”
Donnie puts an arm around Dahlia as they blush, timidly.
“Hey...”
“Yeah?”
“Knowing there’s other versions of you and your brothers...I wonder what my counterpart is like in their worlds.”
“Good question. Well, one way or another, I’m sure they’ll see ‘you’ in no time.”
“What makes you say that?”
“Easy...”
Donnie steals a kiss to the cheek.
“You’re meant to be with us.”
Though a little corny, Dahlia smiles at the wholesome comment.
“I think so, too.”
In their hearts, they know that someday it will happen, and be together with everyone like they are now. As a family.
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TO BE CONTINUED...IN THE FINALE...
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