Meanwhile... Osore, Shockwave, Frost and Tsunami headed back in for the night.
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Nova and Ivy walked to the park. "Why'd you come?" Nova asked.
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"Was I not allowed to come?" Ivy asked.
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Nova stammered a bit. "Well, you can...come. I just...didn't think you would want to come."
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"Why? You think I cant act like a kid too?" Ivy chuckled.
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Nova and Ivy sat next to each other on the swings.
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"You seem to be smilin' a lot..." Ivy observed.
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"I'm just in a really good mood." Nova purred.
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"You sure you ain't just smilin' to hide how you actually feel?" Ivy asked.
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Nova frowned for a moment, but after a few seconds she perked up with a smile back on her face. "I like stars! Stars are very pretty." she purred.
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Suddenly, someone dropped from the sky. Ivy and Nova jumped out of their swings and rushed to see what happened.
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"Phantom?" Nova questioned.
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Phantom had stab wounds all over and was barely breathing. Ivy began to panic.
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"Uhh...I don't know...should we take him home with us?" Nova asked, then looked at Ivy curiously.
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"I ain't a medic I dunno anythin!" Ivy said, sounding worried.
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A mutant hummed as she stirred up the spaghetti noodles on the stove. The top half of her had stripes like a tiger, whereas the bottom half was spotted like a cheetah.
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She looked back as she heard Phantom groaning. "I was worried you wouldn't wake up."
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"Wha? Where the? What are you? Who are you?" Phantom asked, deeply confused.
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"I'm Keighley. A failed experiment," she replied, "and you must be a dark magic dragon."
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Keighley placed a bowl of spaghetti in front of Phantom. "Need any cheese on it," Keighley asked, "Mozzarella? Parmesan? Cheddar?"
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Phantom shook his head. Keighley smiled and purred. "Well, you go on and eat up. I'll be in the kitchen if you need me." But before she could reach the kitchen, there was a knock on the door. Keighley's ears perked as she went to answer the door.
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"Oh, hi Nova!" Keighley greeted, "Where's Ivy?"
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"Hi Keighley. Ivy's back at home. Also is Phantom okay?" Nova asked, peeking inside.
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Keighley nodded with a warm smile. "He's awake and having some dinner. Come on in," she replied, stepping aside to let Nova enter.
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"Phantom, are you alright?" Nova asked, her voice laced with worry.
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Phantom looked up, his expression pained yet relieved to see familiar faces. "I've had better days," he replied, "Thanks for bringing me here."
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Nova nodded. "You're welcome. So what happened?"
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"It was Violet. She caught me off guard and attacked me..." Phantom replied.
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"She seems to be really good at that..." said Nova.
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There was a moment of silence between them. Nova sighed before leaning into Phantom's chest and wrapping her arms around him. Phantom was processing this for a moment before wrapping his arms around Nova and resting his head on hers.
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As Nova leaned into Phantom's chest, she felt a sense of warmth and comfort wash over her, a feeling she hadn't expected to find in the arms of an assassin. Phantom held Nova close, his arms offering a sense of security that she hadn't realized she had been seeking. As they sat together in silence, Nova felt a sense of peace settle over her.
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Phantom, although still recovering, appreciated the rare tranquility of the moment. His encounter with Violet had left him shaken, but having Nova by his side brought a measure of solace. He gently stroked Nova's hair, a gesture of reassurance that conveyed more than words could.
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Phantom sighed. "On the plus side, her plans should keep the turtles away from y'all...temporarily."
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"But what if they still come back?" Nova murmured.
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"They won't give up easily," Keighley replied, her voice tinged with concern. "We need to be prepared."
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Phantom nodded, his expression grave. "Violet's actions have put everyone at risk," he murmured, his mind racing with thoughts of the impending confrontation. Phantom's gaze shifted to the door, his senses on high alert.
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Just then, Tsunami burst into the house, her expression frantic. "Nova! We've got trouble," she exclaimed, her voice urgent.
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Nova lifted her head and exchanged a look of concern with Phantom as Tsunami caught her breath, her eyes wide with alarm.
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"What's wrong, Tsunami?" Keighley asked, her voice tense with worry.
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Tsunami took a moment to compose herself before speaking. "The turtles have been spotted.”
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Phantom stood up and picked up his daggers off the table. Nova and Tsunami stared in shock. It was as if he had never been attacked in the first place.
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"Where?" Phantom demanded, his tone urgent.
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"They're on their way to the neighborhood," Tsunami replied.
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Meanwhile...
Brandon and Aiden were stuck on the side of the road. The police car seemed to have broken down. But then a person showed up. "Having problems, officers?"
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"The engine’s busted," Aiden explained.
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Brandon looked up from fixing the engine. "But it's not a big deal. Really."
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The person looked at Aiden. "Hey, you're the cop who lost his daughter, correct?"
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Aiden looked at the person. "Yeah. Why?"
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The person laughed. "I've always wondered why ash fire dragons were going extinct, you know. But it's clear the answer is right in front of me. You ash fire dragons are absolutely stupid. Perhaps if you were smarter, you'd actually know where your daughter is."
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Aiden's eyes glow a fiery yellow as he lounges at the person, but Brandon grabs Aiden, keeping him from attacking.
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"Calm your tail down," Brandon growled quietly.
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"Let me go!" Aiden hissed, trying to fight Brandon's restraint on him
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Brandon tightened his hold, his expression resolute. "No, Aiden. We're here on official duty. Let's not escalate this," he urged, his voice calm yet firm.
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The stranger chuckled, seemingly unfazed by Aiden's anger. "Come on, tough guy. I'm right here," he taunted, his demeanor provocative.
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Aiden took a deep breath, visibly struggling to regain control. Brandon shot a warning look at the stranger.
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"We don't have time for this," Brandon stated, his voice steely. "If you have any information, share it. Otherwise, step aside."
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The stranger's smirk faded slightly, replaced by a calculating look. "Fine, officers. Suit yourselves," he replied dismissively, stepping back but eyeing Aiden warily.
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Meanwhile back in the neighborhood...
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"I'd love to stay and help, but I have to get home before I get in trouble," said Phantom.
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Frost nodded in understanding. Nova gave Phantom one more hug.
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"Come back anytime, dear," said Tori.
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Phantom nodded gratefully at Nova and Frost. "Thank you for everything," he said sincerely before turning to Tori. "I'll remember that. Take care, Tori."
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With a final wave, Phantom shifted into his dragon form and jetted off into the sky.
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