Donatello lands the hotrod with a jolt. He and Raphael jump to the ground, weapons ready for any Kraang bots that may show up. They are pretty happy with themselves as they jog to the rendezvous point.

"Admit it. I shoot better than you fly." Raphael says smugly.

"Please, I practically lined up those shots for you." Donatello sighs. "Hold up! What's that up ahead?"

As the dust clears Raphael and Donatello see a slender form walking towards them. They put up their weapons and…

"Hey guys! Whoa! How did you get over here so quickly, Don?" Casey says.

"What do you mean? Raph and I flew the hotrod." Donatello says.

"Hey, you flew, I was shootin'." Raph says.

"OK… but I just left you with Kala back there… hey where's your bandana?"

"Mikey is probably still wearing it." Donnie explains.

"Well, c'mon. They're right over here. Casey leads them the short distance to where he left Kala and, who he now realizes is Mikey. "Hey guys! I found Raph and Donnie."

"Donnie!" Mikey cries out.

The way his little brother says his name makes his blood run cold. "Mikey, what wrong?" The dust only settles a bit as Donatello makes his way to Mikey's voice. He sees his freckled, purple-banded brother kneeling by Kala, who is gasping for air.

"Donnie! He pouch ripped! I don't know what to do!"

Donatello springs into action. "She has an extra mask and pouch in her cruiser! I'll be right back!" And Donnie dashes away.

"But what can I do!?" Mikey screams. When Kala and Mikey ran out of the portal, they saw the Kraang jet coming right for Casey. They both pushed him out of the way, but the waves of dirt the crashing jet picked up sent the three teens rolling and landing hard on the ground. Everything seemed fine and they all said so at first, so Casey got up and headed for the hotrod, not believing that Raphael and Michelangelo were flying that thing. As soon as Kala tried to stand up, all of her precious di-oxygen drained out of her punctured tank. She began to choke and that's when Donatello appeared.

Raphael and Casey stand by, helpless; Michelangelo's mind is in a fury as to what he can do. He tries to remember what Donatello had said; that he and Kala breathe totally opposite things; that what he exhales, she inhales. That's when he takes a deep breath and holds it holds it, allowing the soft tissue of his lungs to absorb the oxygen. Just a little bit longer, Kala. You can do it. She's gasping, struggling in his arms to breath. He counts to sixty as tears well up in his eyes, watching her golden skin turn charcoal. With his lungs burning to breathe and her body going limp against him, he tilts her head back, closes his eyes and places his lips over hers. He expels half of his air into her and her eyes flutter to life. He pushes her away and she exhales loudly. Then slowly, his foggy, blue eyes gazing into her brimming silver, touches his lips to hers again and gives her the rest of his oxygen-depraved air.

In that moment, the dust clears just enough for a frantic April and Leo to turn and see a purple-masked turtle pressing his lips to the Neutronian beauty.

"No… Donnie…" She whispers.

"Mikey, I got her extra mask!" Donnie rushes to their side and places the clear mesh of fabric over her face, securing the pouch to the back of her suit. She jolts up and catches the light-headed Mikey before he keels over.

April, just totally confused and somewhat, well, heartbroken, sees everything as it actually is and breathes a happy sight.

Leonardo steps closer to her, smirking. "Ahem, I heard that."

April's face turns red, but tries to play it off. She lightly taps him on the arm. "Whatever."

Panting, Mikey looks up at the Neutrino girl through hazy eyes, smiling lazily. "I'm glad you're ok, Kala."

"I am ok because of you Mikey." Kala presses her lips to his cheek, sending a surge of newfound energy through his veins. "Are you ok?"

"Halt, primitive creatures!" About thirty Kraang bots surround them.

They all pull out their weapons.

Mikey jumps up, nunchucks spinning. "I'm more than ok now! Let's send these boneless brain-heads back to where they came from! BOOYAKASHA!" His battle cry mixes with the chaotic fray as he and Kala join their friends, pushing the enemy back into the colossal ship.

With newfound spirit the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Vigilante Casey Jones, Kuniochi April, and Boombow Warrior Kala make nuts and bolts out of the alien scum. Katanas slice them in half. Twin Sias turn them into Swiss cheese. The bo staff impales them into scrap metal. Nunchucks knock their block off. The Tessen cuts them down to size. The ray gun obliterates their bionic bodies.

Kala puts her gun away to recharge and decides to try out her new technique. One Kraang bot thinks they have the Neutrino cornered, but she swiftly kicks away their gun, grabs their metal wrists, flips over them and twists their evil arms from their sockets. The armless bot screeches. "Retreat! Retreat! It is time to send in the weapon that is called the Secret Weapon!"

Instantly the remaining Kraang bots clear the Park and head back into the ruined Kraang Colossal.

Michelangelo suddenly remembers something important and runs over to Donatello. "Dude, first of all here's your bandana back, second of all. I know what the secret weapon is!"

"What are you…" Donnie starts but his jittery brother hands him his T-phone, set to the latest picture he'd taken. "What in the heck are these?"

"Them, I bet." Michelangelo points to a big grey Kraang ship coming towards them. It lands about a hundred yards away. It's doors open and four large creatures come walking out.

"What are they?" April says.

"They machine that woke them up said they are the Teenage Mutant Warrior…"

"Otots?" Kala finishes. "They are Otots! The Kraang mutated the small turtle-like animals from my home planet!"

The four, mutant otots stand ominously, wielding their weapons. The first one is wearing a brown bandana and is holding a big axe. The second one is wearing a green bandana and is holding a mace. The third one is wearing a yellow bandana and is holding a bow and arrow, and the fourth one is wearing a white bandana and his holding a saber.

The one holding the huge saber sword lifts it in the air and leads the other three towards the Turtles and their friends. As they come closer they notice their smooth, pebbly skin is red as blood. Their shells are gray and craggy. They look to be about the same height and build as the Turtles but something seems strange to Kala. She remembers the little otots of her planet all had pretty, purple eyes. Theses eyes of the mutated otots were swimming in a black abyss.

An Announcement comes echoing out of the Kraang Colossal. "Teenage Mutant Warrior Otots! The Kraang command you to destroy the ones that are the turtles!"

"We will obey our masters the Kraang." The Otots say in unison. The Otots raise their weapons and attack the Turtles with speed and skill.

In a cacophony of metal and flesh the Otots attempt to clobber the Turtles and their friends with relentless fury.

April and Casey team up against the yellow-banded otot, who is keenly shooting arrows at them. April expertly block each oncoming arrow while Casey scores hits with his hockey pucks. "I hope this is the kind of action you were looking for!" April jabs.

"Yeah! Bring it on!" Casey crows.

Mikey and Kala fight the green-banded otot with the mace. The otot swings the heavy ball and chain in an almost chaotic rhythm, causing Mikey to duck and Kala to dodge.

"Something isn't right, Mikey!" Kala says as she tries to block the heavy mace with her energy shield. The blow knocks her back into Mikey and they both fall.

"I'll say! These alien turtles are nutso! Ah!" He pushes her away as the heavy ball of the mace comes crashing down between them.

"Oof!" Kala says. She gets to her feet and runs up behind the otot who is chasing her freckled turtle. She climbs up onto its spiky-shelled back and find what she is looking for. But the otot starts to swing and pivot, trying to get Kala off of his shell. He grabs her leg and spins her around and tosses her.

Michelangelo darts passed the crazy otot that just threw his girlfriend. "Kala!" He dives and catches her before she hits the ground. "You're safe!" He says.

"Thank you Mikey, but I think we all are. Look!" In Kala's hands is a small microchip. It slowly stops beeping and dies.

"Hey, I know what that is! It's one of those mind-control thingies!"

"Yes! And Look!" Kala points to the yellow-banded otot. He drops his mace and shakes his head. His eyes go from inky-black to bright purple. He falls to his knees. "We need to tell the others!"

"Right" Mikey and Kala separate and go to their teammates they work together and quickly free two more of the otots from the Kraang mind-control device. Then they all join Leonardo, who is locked in an intense duel with the white-masked, saber-wielding otot. As they run towards each other, Leo stops short and watches as all of his brothers, including April and Kala tackle the otot from behind, pinning his arms down. Leonardo walks over and flicks the mind-control device out of his neck with the tip of his katana.

Mikey calls out to the woozy otot warriors. "Hey, Mace guy, Arrow dude, Axe man?" Mikey says carefully.

The red creatures turn to him breathing heavily thru the di-oxygen tubes in their nostrils.

Kala steps forward. "Do not be afraid, for I am not your enemy. The ones who enslaved you, who turned you into mindless weapons; they are the true enemy of our people and of our home! The Kraang destroyed our home planet and meant to use you to destroy this planet that is home to my friends. We ask that you make a choice today. You were once simple otots, living peaceful lives in the golden Ulian Sea, but fate has chosen and changed you into warriors who can make a difference! Will you join me and help us defeat the scourge that is the Kraang?"

The white-banded otot steps forward. He comes close to the young Neutrino. Michelangelo steps beside her, ready to defend. The otot looks back at his fellow warriors and then into her silver eyes. "We… remember the Ulian sea. It is where we were born, where our families still swim. And we remember being taken those… Kraang… who are you?"

"I am Kala, Leader of the Neutrinos, the resistance against the Kraang and freedom fighter for all who are oppressed by them."

The otot lays down his weapon and kneels; his otot brothers follow and kneel as well. "We will follow you. Our abilities, we give to this cause to set our home free.

She places a hand over her hearts and lifts the other to the sky. "May the life of Neutron be forever bright!"

The Otots echo in chorus. "May the life of Neutron be forever bright!"

The ground rumbles and the Kraang Colossal starts to plummet. A broken Kraang bot starts to sputter and its communication device starts to announce. "The weapon known as the Secret Weapon has failed! Initiate dimensional implosion!"

"What is dimensional implosion?" Raphael asks.

All the Kraang parts and pieces of the ship, the entire ship starts to gather back into itself. A vacuum of wind starts to pull towards the Kraang Colossal and everyone hits the ground, not because they'd get carried away, but because they didn't want to get hit with parts of the ship flying back. The Turtles, the Otots the rest catch the spectacular view the of the ship folding in on itself making loud crunching noises until it completely disappears in a point of light. Central Park is serene again. The newspapers will never find out where a hole the size of two football fields came from on the east side of the park, but with all of the other strange things happening lately in New York, it probably won't even make the first page.

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The first week that goes by is very exciting within in the lair. After Splinter welcomes his pupils home, he's surprised to be greeted by four more shells to add to the fold. He doesn't mind. More allies never hurt. Once Donatello does a thorough enough examination of the Otots and Kala speaks with them about their new existence, Splinter has no problem allowing them to stay until they can find a way to get home. Finding a place for everyone to sleep is a bit challenging, and bathroom time, even more so, but they all work it out. Dinnertime is fun and the Otots fall in love with cheese pizza just as Kala had.

Splinter feels like a true dojo instructor, teaching so many students. Even Casey joins in on a few sessions. At the end of the week Splinter announces the names of their choosing. Although they were born on Neutron, the Otots found their freedom on Earth.

Splinter presents their bandanas anew and he blesses them with their names. "The brown bandana signifies unmovable strength. I present this to you, Brick. May your axe be an extension of you power."

"Thank you, Sensei." Brick ties his bandana.

"The green bandana signifies natural skill and intuition. I present this to you, Pang. May your mace be an extension of your will."

"Thank you, Sensei." Pang ties his bandana.

"The yellow bandana signifies speed and grace. I present this to you, Jolt. May your steady bow cause your arrows to dance in the sky."

"Thank you, Sensei." Jolt ties his bandana.

"The white bandana signifies pure light. The faintest flame pierces the deepest darkness. I present this to you, Onyx. My your saber pierce the darkness and lead your brothers with justice."

"Thank you, Sensei." Onyx ties his bandana.

Each otot's red face shines with pride. They have a name and identity. Within the mission to save their home planet under the leadership of Kala, they will also find their purpose.

After the small ceremony they all hop into the Otot's ship and fly to the deserted island Kala and Mikey had once gone and party hard into the wee hours the morning.

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At the end of the next week, Donatello strides out of the garage, cheerfully whistling and throwing an oily towel in the trash. April follows him out, just as happy. They had worked together and though it took a while, their projects are finally complete.

They meet the eight other teens who are currently watching a show on TV.

"Hey guys! We found you a way home!"

Kala whips her head around, along with the others. She hops over the couch and runs over to them.

As she leaves his side, Michelangelo's heart starts to ache.

"Donnie, April, how did you alter the portable portal?" Kala asks.

"Donnie's just a genius." April smiles.

"Well, I mean… geez." Donnie blushes.

"Just spit it out! We know you want to." Raph smirks.

"Ok, Ok." Donnie begins. "All f the portals are connected to the hall of portals that are observed by the Kraang. So I had to find a way to bypass the hall and go straight to the desired destination. The portable portal you took from the hall had your home's dimensional coordinates in it, but it only worked if activated in the hall. So we pretty much had to take the thing apart and hack our way to your home… also without the Kraang knowing when this portal is activated… We also increased the range so both your hotrod and the stolen Kraang ship the Otots arrived in can fit through… It only works in a small window of time. Which is today, but you can be on Neutron in a matter of seconds."

Kala gasps and looks to the Otot brethren. "We are on our way home! As soon as we get to the other side we will contact my comrades Dask and Zak and the others and regroup at our secret base. We will overcome the Kraang!"

"Hoorah!" The Otots sing.

The five trans-dimensional beings go to their quarters and start to pack. Michelangelo follows Kala.

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In the guestroom that she had shared with April for so long, Kala folds her borrowed Earth clothes an lays them on the neatly-made bed. She sips up the spacesuit she'd arrived in almost a month ago when she hears a soft knocking at her door.

Michelangelo comes in looking adorably pouty.

Kala looks at him and then down at her hands. "I wish I knew what to say. I though I would know what to say when this time came."

He steps in and closes the door. He finds her hands in the darkness. Feeling his warm fingers wrapped around hers makes her skin glow. He face lights up the room with a dim, glow. "Kala, I've made my decision."

"I know you have." She says.

"I just want you to know… I would have made the same decision even if you didn't have the Otots to go with you… Kala you are strong and you know what your purpose is. As long as you fight for what's right, I know your people will be free someday… I have to fight for what's right too. My brothers and I, well, we're still needed here. It's our destiny to stay together and protect our city. It may not be like this forever, but it's how it is now."

Kala looks into his eyes as large tears fall from her own. "I do not want to be away from you. I do not want to break up with you."

"Break up? No way! I don't care if you lived ten dimensions away from me! You're the only girl I'll ever hold hands with."

"Oh, Mikey!" Kala swiftly removes her mask and kisses him. She kisses him with everything that she has. She remembers how he held her, how he smiled at her, how he'd been so kind to her, how he breathed life into her and now, even though their paths will take them far apart, he's giving his hear to her. "Mikey, are you sure this is what you want? I do not know the next time we will see each other again."

"We just have to stay focused, you know? Things get crazy here about once a week. There's always a wacky mutant of foot soldier to fight. I'm sure you and the Otots are going to be busy for a while running out those icky brains from your dimension. We'll find a way."

"Ok, Mikey. It's a date." She kisses him once more on the nose.

"Woohoo! I am the only guy in the world with a girlfriend form another dimension and I am happy as CHEESE!"

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That evening, Donatello climbs to the top of a ladder and activates the re-booted portable portal in the garage. The door shimmers to life, showing the flowing red plains, just outside of the once beautiful city on Neutron.

Onyx, Jolt, Pang, and Brick and give their thanks and goodbyes to April, Casey, Splinter and their Earthling counterparts. They red otots get into their ship and start her up. Kala holds her helmet under one arm. She quells her lips from quivering as she tries to give her departing remarks.

"Goodbye, Master Splinter. Thank you for giving me a safe place to dwell while I went through my darkest hour. Your words of wisdom will never be forgotten."

"I pray that you have safe travels, my little boombow warrior. If you ever find yourself in out corner of space, know that you are always welcome." They press their foreheads together.

"Raphael." Kala starts. "Thank you for everything you taught me. Because of you, I will always be prepared. Perhaps the next time I am here, I could let you drive my hotrod?"

Raphael, already uncomfortable with being complimented, lightly blushes and waves his hand. "Awe naw, that's ok. I've had my fill of your fancy rocket with Donnie at the wheel… go kick an extra Kraang butt for me, will ya?"

She smiles and presses her forehead against his.

"Casey…" Kala says.

"Yes, beautiful?" He says.

"…Keep up your studies."

"What?"

She grabs the collar of his shirt and drags him down and presses their foreheads together. "And thank you for being a good human who stands by these good ninjas."

"Um, erm, yeah, ok." He fumbles.

"Donatello."

The purple-masked turtle grins. "Kala, It was a pleasure knowing you and working with you. I know you'll free you people soon."

"You are one amazing turtle, Donatello." Kala cuts her eyes at April. "But I'm sure you already know that. Thank you, for everything, my friend." They press foreheads briefly.

"April, I…"

"Stop, Kala." April puts a hand on the Neutrino's shoulder. "I just want to say that I'm sorry for giving you a hard time… And thank you…for giving me a hard time. Maybe next time you come around we can have a really nice 'girl talk'."

Kala smiles, and nods and, presses her head to hers.

Kala comes to Leonardo and he folds his hands and bows. She bows in return. "Kala, though the circumstances weren't the most favorable, I am glad that we got to meet. You have inspired me to embrace whatever comes, and lean on those who offer help. You are a leader's leader, and I know that you and those who follow you will come out victorious."

She hugs him. She sees herself in him. "Thank you, Leo… for believing in me."

Finally Kala comes to the end of the line. Michelangelo's orange bandana is dark with tears, but his blue eyes burn with all the strength he can muster. He sniffles. "Kala, I wrapped you up a few slices of pizza and Donnie… helped me make you a mixed CD… but, but now that I think about it, I don't even know if you have a microwave to heat up the pizza or even a CD player to listen to the music I mixed for you…" He blubbers.

Kala tries to take the gifts from his hands but he wraps her in a firm hug. "I'll be right here if you need anything, just open up that portal and I'll be waiting, ok? Are you sure that you want to leave today? It's probably raining outside."

"Oh, Mikey, my sweet, adorable, Mikey." Kala pushes his cheeks together kisses his lips through her breathing mask. "Remember, we have to be strong for each other. We have to stick by our brothers and protect our world. It's our duty." She says between tears.

"Ok, I'll remember. Kala, my gal, safe travels. Don't pick any hitchhikers."

She giggles. "I promise!" She takes her gifts and presses her forehead to his and whispers. "Thank you for letting me know what happiness is." She steps back and jumps into her ship.

The Turtles, their sensei, and their friends watch as the two alien spacecraft lift and enter the portal that instantly transports them onto their home planet, Neutron. They see Kala take the lead as they activate their cloaking shields and blast off towards the sky.

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The end!

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