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I'm not making *ANY* money from this. It's just something us weirdos do for fun.
Title: Gruel Runnings
Author: Tetsu Deinonychus
Category: Action/Adventure Crossover
Pairings: April + Casey, 1+R, 2+H, 3+C, 5+S
Rating: PG-13.
Warnings: Very weird
Spoilers: Yes, TMNT: Issues 1-11, GW Entire Series
Notes: The version of TMNT I'm using is the original underground comic book that the whole
franchise (including the cartoon) was originally based on. Check out
http://www.ninjaturtles.com/comics/mirage/mirage.htm for details. This takes place 2 years after Endless Waltz in the Gundam universe and
between Issue 11 and "Return to New York" in the TMNT Universe.
Months went by, as the war raged on in secret. Both sides each had a dimensional
transporter, because a Neo-Oz soldier ran off with the portable version during the attack.
Various Neo-Oz spies even went to the TMNT Universe to study the Foot as many Foot spies
examined the Neo-Oz regime. This cold war went completely secret except for various rumors
throughout the GW and TMNT Universe.
At preventers HQ, two preventers named Chang Wufei and Sally Po came across this
rumor on various Urban Legends websites. "Neo-Oz, an organization consisting of former
Treize faction troops dissatisfied with the outcomes of the Eve Wars and the Mariemaia
crisis", Wufei explained. "Who is their leader?", inquired Sally. "A former Treize faction
colonel named Quivaro", replied Wufei. "So, what is this organization they're supposedly at
war with?", asked Sally. "That's where it gets weird...", Wufei explained as he sipped his
coffee, "a Ninja Clan, known as the Foot!". "What's so weird about that?", asked a curious
Sally. Wufei sighed. "My Mentor, Master Long was very well respected in the Martial Arts
community, he would often have tea with many other Martial Arts masters.", Wufei Explained.
"So, what does that mean?", Sally asked. "It means I met all the Martial Arts Masters in
the galaxy including the Grandmasters of the remaining Ninja clans, I know of every Ninja,
Kung Fu, Karate, Samurai, WuShu, and other Martial Arts group out there, and I've NEVER heard
of the Foot clan!", Wufei replied. "Urban Legends aren't always true.", Sally said
sympathetically. "I have a feeling this one is true.", Wufei responded. "Could it be a
recent spin-off of a well-known Ninja clan?", asked Sally. "Possibly, but I doubt it. I've
never even heard of their leader. He calls himself the Shredder! they say he's good *really*
good!", Wufei explained, "at least, as good as anyone in my clan", he said at last.
His dark eyes started to tear-up as he remembered his clan, the Dragon Warrior Clan of China,
who sacrificed themselves so he could fight. He remembered how he was the last practitioner
of Dragon clan Kung fu. And, he remembered Mei Lan! Sally caressed a Teary-eyed Wufei's long
dark hair, as the two continued their research.
Meanwhile, at the circus, Trowa visits Cathy in her tent. It was the usual routine for
them but this time Cathy had some special news. "Trowa I have great news to tell you!", Cathy
said excitedly. "HN? What is it?", Trowa asked. Just then a boy Trowa's age with mysterious
scars on his back appeared. "Trowa meet Triton", said a very excited Cathy, "He's my brother!",
she then added. "You mean the one you lost as a child?", asked Trowa. "I've been trying to find
my way back ever since.", added Triton. "I'm very happy for you.", said Trowa as he walked away
feeling...replaced. Little did he know exactly what Cathy was thinking. "I'm so glad to have my
Brother back, but what really makes me glad is now that I know Trowa's not really my Brother, so
these feelings I have for him aren't really wrong! Now I have my brother Triton back *and* I'm
free to love Trowa the way I want!", Cathy happily thought to herself.
Later that night, Trowa was taking his nightly walk around the circus he noticed Triton
in a black uniform practicing some kind of martial art kata. Triton then put on a matching hood
and snuck away. "Hmmm Suspicious, Better follow him", Trowa silently thought.
Meanwhile in the TMNT universe, at a farmhouse in Northampton Massachusetts,
(Where it's still daylight) a certain group of humanoid reptilian Ninja was outside training.
"You were just too slow to dodge that!", Leonardo said after he knocked down Raphael with a
flying kick. "Ah, dodge THIS!", Raph snapped back as he punched Leo head-on. "No problem!",
responded a cocky Leo as he dodged Raph's punch. Michelangelo and Donatello were sparring more
quietly than their brothers. "That's enough for today, my sons!", called a short old bipedal Rat.
The Turtles stood at attention. "Let us come inside I have something of dire importance to tell
you.", Splinter requested as He and the Turtles came inside the farmhouse.
Inside the house, the whole group was gathered in the living room. Leonardo and Raphael
were on the couch. April and Casey were on the loveseat. Michelangelo and Donatello were on
kitchen chairs, and Splinter sat in an old easy chair as all eyes were on him. "I felt I should
inform you all, that I've been seeing disturbing images in my meditation lately.", Splinter
explained. "What can you tell us Sensei?", asked Leo. "What can you tell us Sensei?", mocked
Raphael, "So Splinter's having some nightmares", Raph added. Leo backhanded Raph. Raph
backhanded Leo. "STOP THIS AT ONCE!", Splinter ordered. Raph and Leo stop fighting. "Raphael,
these images are not mere nightmares but visions of the future", Splinter continued. "We must
emotionally prepare ourselves, for an unusual war we may soon have no choice but take part in.",
he revealed. "I'm not sure what my visions mean but I believe we will all soon be caught in the
middle of a grand conflict!", continued Splinter. "This sounds big", responded Michelangelo.
"Let us all rest now, I believe it will be needed soon.", added Splinter as he went to pray
to the spirit of his Master Yoshi for guidance.
TO BE CONTINUED...
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