Splinter took a night stroll through the sewer to help clear his mind. He was satisfied with his progression yet still had concern for the potential enemies neither he nor his students have faced. They were good training partners, but they weren't monsters.

The sleek black and white accented robe shuddered. He was being followed as he anticipated. He patiently walked from a tunnel to a concrete walkway, waiting for his sons to strike. And they did, two leaping from the shadows, katana and sai drawn. But they were uncoordinated, moves and strikes, clouded by anger, fear, and uncertainty. The rat sensei hardly needed Kyousei, but he still allowed the symbiote to compress into his bodysuit for combat. The symbiote lashed its tentacles to disarm Leo and Ralph, leaving them open for Kyousei to bind them to the wall.

Splinter sighed.

"Not bad, my sons...but you need more practice if you want to strike me." His words carried compliments as much as it was a serious critique., The black symbiote continued to cocoon the duo as the symbiote mask receded from Splinter's head. "Whether I am your ally or enemy, strike without hesitation to protect your family."

"Y-yes sensei." Both turtles said in unison.

"Good, now what should be your punishment for disturbing your sensei's night walk."

Ralph and Leo gulped as Splinter conversed playfully with Kyousei, appearing as a small rat head from his shoulder pad.

"You just had to bring me along." Leonardo complained as he bumped his red bandana wearing brother.

"Shut up, Lame-o-nardo!!"
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