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How It Should Be

by Nosliwyekim 0 reviews

In a alternate universe the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles exist inside the Marvel universe. Here is a story from that universe.

Category: Spider-Man - Rating: PG-13 - Genres: Crossover - Characters: Peter Parker - Published: 2024-12-04 - 7084 words - Complete

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Prologue

In a world that never truly slept, where shadows cast long across the city streets, four brothers emerged from the darkness of the sewers to become some of the most unlikely heroes in New York City. Their weapons, their skills, and their bond were their strengths, but it was their encounters with other heroes that would forever change their lives.

Leonardo’s katana glinted under the streetlight as he crouched on the rooftop, scanning the quiet city below. His training with Master Splinter had taught him to be vigilant, to strike when the time was right, and tonight that time had come. The Foot Clan was on the move, and where they went, chaos followed.

He leapt into action, his footsteps silent as he made his way through the alleys, tracking his prey. But he wasn’t alone for long.

A flash of red and black. Daredevil, the blind vigilante, swung into the alley with a sense of purpose, his billy club spinning in his hands. In the distance, Foot Clan ninjas emerged from the shadows, weapons raised. It was clear that their plans were larger than a simple street fight.

“Back off, pal,” Daredevil growled, his enhanced senses already working overtime as he flipped through the air, landing next to Leonardo.

“I could say the same to you,” Leonardo replied coolly, eyes locked on the advancing enemy. “I’m here to take down the Foot Clan.”

The two heroes didn’t hesitate. Together, they made quick work of the ninjas, their movements synchronized as if they had fought together for years. Daredevil’s strikes were fast and brutal, his heightened senses allowing him to anticipate every move of their enemies. Leonardo was the opposite—calculated, precise, and controlled.

After the skirmish was over, Daredevil wiped the sweat from his brow, offering a hand. “Name’s Daredevil. Hell’s Kitchen’s my territory. Looks like you know your way around a fight.”

“I’m Leonardo,” the turtle said, accepting the handshake. “I’m here to stop the Foot Clan, but it looks like you have the same goal.”

“We make a good team. Stick with me, and we’ll make sure they don’t get away with whatever they’re planning.”

From that night forward, Daredevil and Leonardo became allies, their bond forged in the fires of battle. Together, they would fight the Foot Clan until they were nothing more than a distant memory in the city’s dark history.


For Donatello, there was always a thrill to tinkering with technology, studying it, and improving it. When he detected strange energy readings coming from a nearby warehouse, he couldn’t resist investigating. What he found there was a piece of technology unlike anything he had ever seen—something that even his own genius couldn’t fully understand.

It was Doctor Doom, of course, who was behind it all. The megalomaniacal ruler had built a device that could harness the very fabric of reality, and he was testing it in the heart of New York City. Donatello immediately recognized the danger. If Doom’s plan succeeded, the city—and possibly the world—could be at risk.

But he wasn’t alone for long. The Fantastic Four—including Mr. Fantastic, The Thing, Invisible Woman, and Human Torch—arrived to handle the situation, each member using their powers to battle the destructive forces Doom had unleashed.

“You know anything about this tech?” Reed Richards asked as he observed the device.

“It’s unlike anything I’ve ever seen, but I can help,” Donatello replied, already pulling out his tools. “If you can give me access to the reactor, I’ll try to reverse its polarity and shut it down.”

With Reed’s guidance and Donatello’s expertise, they managed to reverse the device’s effects, preventing Doctor Doom from ripping apart reality itself. Donatello’s technical prowess impressed the Fantastic Four, and Reed invited him to join them in their fight for peace.

“You’ve got a gift, Donatello,” Reed said, shaking his hand. “We could use someone like you.”

Donatello, though initially hesitant, knew this was an opportunity to work alongside some of the greatest minds in the world. And in the battles that were sure to come, he could always count on them to have his back.

It was a quiet evening in New York City—well, as quiet as it gets when you’re a giant anthropomorphic turtle navigating the crowded streets. Mikey was on one of his usual strolls, trying to find something to do. His brothers were off doing their own thing, and Mikey was itching for a little excitement. He’d already polished off a few pizzas and was now eyeing something a bit different: a hotdog stand on the corner.

Mikey’s stomach rumbled at the smell wafting through the air. He grinned, pulling out a few bills and heading straight for the stand.

"Hey! I'll take two with everything, extra mustard, extra onions—just make sure it’s not one of those hotdog impostors," Mikey called, leaning on the counter.

The hotdog vendor gave him a strange look. "I—uh, sure, kid. You’re looking a little... different. You’re a turtle, right?"

Mikey laughed, "Yep! And I’ve got a pretty impressive shell, but trust me, my stomach’s still as human as the next guy's."

As Mikey waited for his food, he heard a sudden noise from above. A light thwip filled the air, followed by the unmistakable sound of someone swinging through the city. Mikey’s head snapped upward, eyes wide. There, soaring through the air, was none other than the Spider-Man himself, swinging from a web with acrobatic grace.

Mikey’s eyes lit up. He’d seen Spider-Man in action before—fought alongside him once or twice—but this was the first time he was up close. The famous web-slinger landed smoothly next to the hotdog stand with a well-timed flip, his red and blue suit glinting in the glow of the streetlights.

“Whoa. Oh. My. Gosh,” Mikey muttered under his breath. He slowly turned back to the vendor, his jaw hanging open. “Do you—do you see that?! It’s him! It’s really Spider-Man!”

The hotdog vendor rolled his eyes. “Yeah, kid. That’s Spider-Man. I’ve seen him swing by a thousand times. You’re acting like you’ve never seen a guy in a suit before.”

But Mikey wasn’t listening. He was already bouncing up and down, grinning like a fanboy at a rock concert.

“Spider-Man!” Mikey called out, waving both arms. “Hey, Spidey! Over here!”

Spider-Man turned at the sound of his name, looking Mikey up and down. He did a double-take, blinking.

“Wait a second,” Spider-Man said with a raised brow. “Are you... a turtle?”

Mikey gave a dramatic nod, puffing out his chest. “That’s right! Michelangelo, but you can call me Mikey! Huge fan of yours, by the way. I’ve seen you swing around the city, and I gotta say, your moves? Legendary.”

Spider-Man chuckled under his breath. “Well, thanks, Mikey. I try my best to keep it smooth. I mean, it’s not easy being this cool.” He gave a playful wink.

Mikey’s eyes nearly sparkled with excitement. “You don’t even know. I’ve watched every single one of your fights! You and Venom? That was epic. And the time you went toe-to-toe with Green Goblin? Man, I almost cried! You’re a total rockstar in my book.”

Spider-Man raised an eyebrow, a small grin forming behind his mask. “Wow. That’s, uh, a lot of compliments. Do you know how to fight, or is your thing mostly eating pizza and olaying video games?”

Mikey’s grin grew wider. “I’ve got those things covered, but yeah, I can hold my own. I’ve got a whole crew of brothers that make up for the rest. And speaking of brothers—would you want to team up sometime? You know, take down some bad guys, maybe grab a slice or two? I’ve got some serious pizza connections.”

Spider-Man chuckled, tossing his web-shooters a little. “You’re alright, Mikey. I might just take you up on that pizza offer. As long as it’s not pineapple, though. That’s just... wrong.”

Mikey froze, his face suddenly serious. “You... don’t like pineapple on pizza?” he gasped.

Spider-Man shrugged nonchalantly. “Not my thing. But hey, I can live with it if it’s all you’ve got.”

Mikey’s hands went to his head in mock horror. “You’ve got to be kidding me! That’s like... a crime! Okay, alright, we’ll work something out. No pineapple, maybe. But we’re definitely getting extra cheese, right?”

Spider-Man laughed, shaking his head. “We’ll see. I’ll let you pick the toppings next time, alright? You’re a good guy, Mikey.”

As the hotdog vendor finally handed Mikey his order, he handed one of the hotdogs to Spider-Man. “On the house,” the vendor said with a grin. “You've saved the ciry countless times, you deserve a dog.”

“Thanks, I’ll try not to ruin my suit,” Spider-Man said with a grin.

Mikey and Spider-Man ate together at the stand, tossing quips back and forth as they ate. The city around them continued its hum, the skyline lit by neon signs and headlights. But in that small corner of New York, for a moment, it was just two heroes, one turtle and one web-slinger, laughing and sharing a meal together.

“So, Spidey,” Mikey asked between bites, his grin never fading, “what do you say about teaming up next time some big bad pops up?”

Spider-Man tossed his empty hotdog wrapper into the trash. “You’ve got a deal, Mikey. Just don’t bring any of that pineapple nonsense, and we’ll be good.”

The two high-fived, their bond forming in the most casual way imaginable—a moment of food, fun, and friendship that neither would forget.

And so, for Mikey, the wildest of his brothers, his dream of teaming up with one of his idols had come true. The city had a new pair of heroes—one with webs, the other with nunchucks—and together, they’d take on whatever trouble the streets could throw at them.

And as Mikey wiped the mustard from his lips, he couldn't help but feel that this was just the beginning of something epic.

Chapter 1: Leonardo and Daredevil

New York City’s nighttime glow was eclipsed by the shadows of its tallest buildings, and in those shadows, a battle of unparalleled intensity was unfolding. The Foot Clan and the Hand, two deadly ninja organizations, had joined forces under the cunning leadership of Shredder and The Hand’s enigmatic masters. Their combined forces had begun an assault on the heart of Hell’s Kitchen, seeking to establish dominance over the criminal underworld and cripple the city’s security.

But one thing stood in their way.

On a rooftop overlooking the chaos below, Leonardo, the leader of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, crouched with calculated precision, his katana gleaming beneath the moonlight. His mind was sharp, his body braced for the battle ahead. He could feel it—the presence of Shredder and his forces closing in.

“Shredder’s no stranger to these streets, but this time, he’ll face me and my brothers.”

Before Leonardo could move, a figure emerged from the shadows beside him—Daredevil, the Man Without Fear. The red-clad vigilante had been working the streets of Hell’s Kitchen for years, but with the rising threat of the Foot Clan and the Hand, his usual methods of attack weren’t enough.

"The Hand is making their move again, Leo. And with Shredder in the mix, things are about to get ugly."

Leonardo nodded. "Let's make sure it gets ugly for them."

Together, the two heroes dropped into the fray. Ninjas from the Hand spilled out of the alleyways, attacking with silent precision. Daredevil swung into action, his billy club spinning as he knocked out multiple attackers. Leonardo’s katana cleaved through the air in deadly arcs, cutting through the ranks of the Foot Clan with ease. Their battle was rhythmic, with Daredevil’s agility complementing Leonardo’s deadly strikes.

But soon, the real challenge arrived. Shredder, clad in his signature armor, appeared, flanked by Bullseye, a deadly assassin with a penchant for throwing anything sharp and lethal. With a roar, Shredder charged forward, his blades clashing against Leonardo’s katana in a violent explosion of sparks.

“You think you’ve beaten me, turtle?” Shredder spat, his red eyes burning with hate. “I’ve crushed your kind before, and I’ll do it again!”

Leonardo gritted his teeth. “This ends tonight, Shredder.”

The two locked in a brutal exchange of blades, their combat so fast and furious that it was almost impossible to track their movements. Bullseye, ever the opportunist, hurled razor-sharp knives at Daredevil, but the blind hero dodged them with incredible precision, using his billy club to deflect the rest.

Daredevil’s voice rang out as he backflipped into the fray. “You want to dance with us, Bullseye? Try not to blink!”

The assassin snarled and pulled out even more weapons—throwing knives, sharp-edged stars, and even his own razor-sharp playing cards. But Daredevil was faster, quicker, and far more skilled. He used his heightened senses to predict Bullseye’s every move, dodging and countering with vicious accuracy.

But even as the battle raged, Leonardo and Shredder’s fight reached a crescendo. With a final, powerful slash, Leonardo knocked Shredder’s blades from his hands. Shredder stumbled, wounded but not defeated. But this time, Leonardo wasn’t going to let him escape.

“It’s over, Shredder. Your empire crumbles tonight.” Leonardo said, raising his katana for the final blow.

Daredevil approached, his grin barely visible beneath his mask. “We make a good team, don’t we?”

“The best, Matt. The best.”

Chapter 2

High above the city, the battle for Earth’s survival raged in the skies. Raphael, the hot-headed turtle, had been drawn into an unimaginable conflict after running afoul of the Shi’ar Empire and the Triceratons, two alien species at war with one another. After an unexpected confrontation with Storm, the leader of the X-Men, Raphael found himself fighting alongside the most powerful mutants in the world.

It started with a Shi’ar invasion fleet descending upon Earth, seeking to conquer and claim the planet as part of their cosmic empire. The Triceratons, a warlike species of dinosaur-like creatures, followed closely behind, eager to claim Earth for their own purposes. The war had already begun, and Raphael had no choice but to join forces with the X-Men to defend his home.

“You’re not alone, turtle,” Storm said, her eyes flashing with lightning. “We’ve fought against threats like this before. Now, we fight for Earth.”

Raphael, ever the skeptic, only grunted. “I’m just here to smash. Let’s get this over with.”

The X-Men—Cyclops, Wolverine, Storm, Beast, and others—had already gathered, forming a formidable front. As the Shi’ar soldiers descended from their ships, weapons blazing, and the Triceraton warships unleashed their heavy artillery, the X-Men engaged with tactical precision. Storm summoned a storm of her own, lightning crackling through the sky as she disabled enemy craft. Cyclops fired his optic blasts with pinpoint accuracy, and Wolverine tore through the alien warriors with savage force.

But the true challenge arrived when Gladiator, the powerful leader of the Shi'ar Imperial Guard, landed before them, his eyes glowing with immense cosmic power.

“I will end your rebellion, Earthlings,” Gladiator boomed, his voice filled with the weight of authority. “You will bow before the Shi’ar Empire!”

“Not if I have anything to say about it,” Raphael retorted, his eyes burning with fury. The moment Gladiator charged, Raphael met him head-on, his twin blades clashing against the cosmic-powered warrior.

The battle that followed was nothing short of a spectacle. Gladiator’s strength was immense, but Raphael was relentless. With a series of fast strikes, Raphael forced Gladiator to take a step back, his strength pushing him to new limits. But Gladiator wasn’t going down easily. His strength matched the force of a star, and each punch he threw shook the ground beneath them.

Cyclops and Storm joined the fray, launching coordinated attacks to help keep Gladiator on the defensive. Wolverine rushed in, slashing at Gladiator’s armored form, while Beast threw down with Triceraton soldiers.

“We need to take him down now,” Storm shouted.

Raphael saw an opening and seized it. With a roar, he leapt onto Gladiator’s back, twisting one of his blades into the leader’s shoulder joint. Gladiator let out a howl of pain, staggering, and in that moment, Cyclops fired a devastating optic blast directly into Gladiator’s chest, sending him crashing to the ground.

“Not bad, Raphael,” Wolverine said, wiping blood from his claws.

“I don’t do ‘bad,’” Raphael grinned.


Chapter 3

Donatello, the brilliant technologist of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, had always been the thinker of the group. But when he was called upon by Reed Richards and the Fantastic Four, he realized that even his intellect might be tested by the massive threat at hand: Dr. Doom and Krang had teamed up and activated the Technodrome, a massive fortress on wheels, with the sole intent of conquering Earth.

“We need to stop them, Donatello, before they get any closer to New York City,” Mr. Fantastic said as he worked alongside Donatello in the lab.

The two of them had been working in tandem for hours, scanning through schematics of the Technodrome, trying to find a way to disable its defenses. The situation was dire—the Technodrome had already begun its assault, and the Triceratons had shown up to assist Krang, making matters even worse.

As the Fantastic Four launched a counter-assault, Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm all worked to hold off Krang’s robotic minions and Doom’s forces. But they needed Donatello’s expertise to breach the Technodrome’s defenses.

The final battle was a brutal one. As Krang and Dr. Doom manned the control center of the Technodrome, the Fantastic Four and Donatello launched an all-out assault. Krang’s mechanical warriors were ruthless, but Donatello’s genius shone through. With Reed’s help, Donatello hacked into the Technodrome’s systems, using a combination of his technical skills and Reed’s vast knowledge of alien tech.

“We’ve got them now,” Donatello muttered, as he disabled the fortress's core systems. As Doom and Krang scrambled in frustration, their efforts to counteract Donatello’s hack futile. But the battle was far from over. The Technodrome’s central core still had a few tricks left to play, and the real test lay ahead: getting inside before the entire fortress could initiate its self-destruct sequence.

“We need to shut down the engines before it blows,” Reed Richards said, his voice filled with urgency. “Donatello, do you have the override code?”

Donatello’s mind raced as he accessed the last set of schematics. “I’ve got it. Stand by,” he said, fingers flying over his tech interface. The massive wall of the Technodrome rumbled, and the ground beneath them shook as Krang activated a series of defense mechanisms—traps, laser turrets, and self-repairing sentry bots that began swarming the corridors.

“I’ll clear the way!” Ben Grimm shouted, his massive form barreling through the advancing machines, while Johnny Storm created fiery barriers to stop the oncoming waves of robots. Meanwhile, Sue Storm used her force fields to block the worst of the incoming fire.

As the group made their way deeper into the heart of the Technodrome, Donatello finally reached the console that controlled the self-destruct. Krang and Doom confronted them, standing ready to defend their stronghold with everything they had.

“You’ll never stop us, mutant!” Krang screeched from his floating robotic body, his voice reverberating with frustration.

“We’re not here to negotiate, Krang. We’re here to finish this,” Donatello shot back. The turtle’s eyes glinted with determination.

A battle for the ages ensued. Ben Grimm and Johnny Storm clashed with Doom’s mechanical minions, while Sue Storm faced off against Krang’s advanced alien tech, creating force fields around herself to withstand his deadly energy blasts. Donatello, meanwhile, worked furiously at the control panel, fending off enemies that tried to get close while reworking the alien circuitry.

With a final, triumphant click, Donatello slammed the button that initiated the shutdown sequence.

“It’s over!” Donatello declared as the Technodrome began to collapse, its power slowly draining away. The structure’s defenses powered down, and Krang’s angry screeches were drowned out by the sound of his fortress crumbling.

Doom, knowing defeat was inevitable, tried to retreat but was caught by Johnny Storm, who surrounded him with a wall of fire.

“You’re not going anywhere, Doom.” Johnny grinned, flame flickering in his hands.

As the battle ended and the Technodrome collapsed into a pile of metal and wreckage, the Fantastic Four and Donatello stood together in the ruins of their hard-fought victory.

“Great job, everyone,” Reed said, wiping his brow.

“Couldn’t have done it without you, Doc,” Donatello said with a smile. “This was a team effort.”


Chapter 4

The abandoned warehouse, a sprawling structure of rusted beams and shattered windows, was a perfect setting for the kind of chaos that was about to unfold. The warehouse's cold, cavernous interior was filled with machinery, drones buzzing in every corner, and a dark, looming presence at its heart. Baxter Stockman, ever the mad inventor, had transformed the space into a high-tech command center for his latest plot. Around him, the hum of machines and the sizzle of electrical currents filled the air, making the atmosphere feel suffocating.

Inside, Doctor Octopus stood, arms crossed, his four mechanical appendages twitching with malice. His green armor gleamed in the dim light, a sharp contrast to the dark shadows of the warehouse. The two villains had been working together for a while now, sharing a mutual interest in chaos and technological domination. But today, their alliance was about to be tested by the arrival of two unlikely heroes.

"Mikey, are you ready?" Spider-Man whispered, crouching low behind a stack of crates. He could already see the shadow of Baxter Stockman, pacing with impatience, his mechanical drones hovering just behind him.

Mikey’s response came with an enthusiastic shout, "Born ready, Spidey!" He popped up from behind his cover, spinning his nunchaku expertly as he assessed the scene. "Let’s make this quick. I’m starving!"

Spider-Man couldn’t help but smile under his mask. "Well, don’t let me slow you down!"

In an instant, Mikey dashed forward, twirling his nunchaku. His first target was the nearest drone, a mechanical menace buzzing with the sound of its blades. With a deft strike, Mikey’s nunchaku sent it spiraling out of control, crashing into another drone that had been hovering nearby. The two drones exploded in a flurry of sparks and twisting metal.

Before Stockman could react, Spider-Man sprang into action, his webs shooting out to ensnare more drones and pull them out of the air. "You know, Stockman, for a guy with such a big brain, you sure don’t know when to give up!"

Stockman scowled, his hands cracking with energy. "You’re just in time to see my latest creation!"

From behind him, a massive machine began to come to life—a towering, multi-legged mechanical behemoth that rumbled to life, its eyes glowing a fiery red. Stockman grinned wickedly. "Say hello to my ultimate weapon!"

But Spider-Man was already webbing his way toward the beast, pulling Mikey along as they swung across the room. "Mikey, you go low, I’ll go high. Let’s bring this thing down!"

Mikey nodded with a grin. "Cowabunga!" With that, he slammed into the ground and rolled across the floor, using his nunchaku to trip the legs of the mechanical beast, causing it to stagger.

Meanwhile, Spider-Man swung onto the ceiling, launching webbing to bind the mech’s limbs, slowing it down just enough for Mikey to land a solid hit on its control panel. The mech’s systems screeched in protest as its programming was overwhelmed by Mikey’s sudden interference.

"Nice work, Mikey!" Spider-Man called out.

But just as the battle seemed won, a loud mechanical whirring filled the warehouse. The shadows shifted, and from behind a stack of crates, the unmistakable figure of Doctor Octopus stepped forward, his four metallic arms reaching out, each one crackling with dangerous energy.

"You think you’ve won? You’ve barely begun to scratch the surface!" Doctor Octopus bellowed.

His arms lashed out with terrifying speed, targeting Spider-Man first. The metal tentacles moved like serpents, slicing through the air with precision. Spider-Man darted to the side, narrowly avoiding one of the arms, but another came from his blind spot. He twisted mid-air, using his agility to avoid the attack, and sent a webbing blast straight at one of the arms, trying to neutralize it.

"This is getting annoying!" Spider-Man muttered, his reflexes keeping him a step ahead of Octopus’s relentless attacks.

Mikey, seeing Spider-Man on the defensive, grinned and rushed forward. "It’s showtime!" With one smooth motion, Mikey used his nunchaku to strike one of Octopus’s arms, sending it off course. Before Octopus could react, Mikey swung again, hitting another arm squarely. The force of the blow sent the arm crashing into a nearby stack of crates, exploding on impact.

"You wanna fight, Doc? Let’s go!" Mikey taunted, his eyes twinkling with mischief.

Doctor Octopus roared in frustration, his arms flailing in an attempt to regain control. "You fool! You will regret this!" He swung all four arms out at once, catching both Spider-Man and Mikey in the crossfire.

Spider-Man, however, was too quick. He shot out a web to grab Mikey and yank him out of the way, both of them narrowly avoiding the deadly onslaught of tentacles. "Not today, Doc!"

With a well-placed strike to the base of Octopus’s control system, Mikey landed a powerful blow to one of the mechanical limbs. Sparks flew, and Octopus’s movements became sluggish.

"No more games!" Mikey shouted, leaping high into the air.

He landed directly on Octopus’s back, using his nunchaku to disarm the villain’s arms one by one. Each blow sent a loud crack through the air, and with one final swing, Mikey took out the last remaining tentacle.

Spider-Man, using his webs, immobilized Octopus completely, wrapping him in sticky strands and pinning him to the ground. "That’s a wrap, Doc."

Baxter Stockman, realizing his partner was defeated, began to retreat, but Mikey wasn’t about to let him go that easily. With a deft swing of his nunchaku, Mikey knocked the control device from Stockman’s hand, sending it skidding across the floor.

"Nice try, Stockman," Spider-Man said, walking toward him with a grin. "But your evil plans just got shut down. Again."

With both villains incapacitated and their plans in ruins, the two heroes stood victorious amidst the wreckage of the warehouse. Mikey, his nunchaku still twirling, couldn’t help but let out a laugh.

"That was awesome!" he said, looking to Spider-Man. "I love teaming up with you, Spidey. Let’s do this again sometime!"

Spider-Man smiled beneath his mask, giving Mikey a high-five. "Anytime, Mikey. Anytime."

But even as the two celebrated, the shadow of a far greater threat loomed over them. Lord Dregg had been watching everything unfold from the darkness, and his plans were far from over.


Chapter 5

The city buzzed with uncertainty as its protectors—heroes in their own right, each carved from a unique mold—began to realize that their battles had not been isolated. There was something darker, more insidious behind the waves of destruction, chaos, and villainy they’d all been fighting. It was as if the pieces were slowly falling into place, revealing the orchestrator behind it all: Lord Dregg.

In the aftermath of their individual victories, the turtles found themselves converging toward a singular truth—one they had missed at first. The strange alien technology, the manipulations of both criminal syndicates and galactic empires, the erratic behavior of some of their enemies—it all pointed to one man. But the real challenge lay in recognizing the threat before it was too late.

Leonardo and Daredevil

In the heart of New York, after their grueling confrontation with Shredder and the Hand, Leonardo stood alongside Daredevil, examining the aftermath. The city had taken a hard blow, but it was still standing, still breathing. The two warriors had managed to strike a decisive blow against the Foot Clan, but Leonardo knew that it was far from over. The Hand was still a dangerous organization, and there was more at play than they realized.

"Look at this," Leonardo muttered, holding up a strange symbol found in the Foot's base. "This isn’t just a clan symbol. It’s something more."

Daredevil, his heightened senses allowing him to “see” the symbol clearly, nodded solemnly. His radar sense provided him with an acute awareness of his surroundings, compensating for his lack of vision. "I can feel it in the air," he said quietly. "This symbol... it's not just from here. It's something... alien."

Leonardo’s gaze sharpened. "You think...?"

“I don’t know yet,” Daredevil said, his expression serious despite the darkness of the night. "But I do know someone who might."

They made their way to Spider-Man, knowing that they couldn’t tackle this alone. Spidey’s instincts and ability to connect the dots had helped them more than once, and he was the key to unlocking the mystery of these strange symbols. Little did they know that Mikey had already encountered these same alien markings during his own battle with Baxter Stockman

Meanwhile, Mikey, the most lighthearted of the Turtles, was grappling with his own battle against the mechanical menace of Baxter Stockman and the deadly intellect of Doctor Octopus. The warehouse was a maze of half-finished experiments and debris, as Mikey and Spider-Man skillfully worked together to thwart their enemies.

"Mikey, look at this!" Spider-Man shouted, tossing a wrench into the face of a mechanical drone. "Stockman’s not just building robots anymore. These things have alien tech!"

Mikey, ever the quick thinker, swung his nunchaku to smash another drone into pieces. "Yeah, I've seen that kind of stuff before—on the Technodrome. Krang’s tech!"

Spider-Man stopped mid-swing. "Wait—Krang’s tech?" He frowned. "That’s not just a coincidence. Someone's pulling the strings, and I think it’s time we find out who."

"Yeah, no kidding," Mikey said. "I didn’t think fighting bad guys would come with homework."

As they took down their foes, Spider-Man and Mikey exchanged a look. Their battle with Stockman and Octopus had been brutal, but the deeper they dug, the clearer it became that their individual struggles were all leading toward something darker, something none of them had anticipated.

Elsewhere, Donatello was knee-deep in research, working alongside the Fantastic Four in the wake of their victory over the Technodrome. The lab was a hive of activity as Donnie sifted through Krang’s technology. There were too many strange readings, too many alien signatures that didn’t belong in this galaxy. Something was off, and Donnie had a sinking feeling that this tech wasn’t just part of Krang’s evil plot—it was the key to something much worse.

"Donatello," said Reed Richards, the brilliant mind behind the Fantastic Four. "I’ve never seen anything like this. It’s as if someone is feeding Krang advanced knowledge."

Donatello nodded grimly. "It’s more than that, Reed. This tech... it’s being controlled by someone—someone who understands this dimension far better than Krang ever could."

Ben Grimm—The Thing—grumbled as he cracked his knuckles. "So what you're saying is, there’s something even bigger lurking behind this whole mess?"

Donnie didn’t hesitate. "Yes. And if we don’t stop it, we could be facing a threat far worse than Krang."

As Reed Richards and Donatello exchanged research notes, they quickly realized they were on the verge of uncovering the true mastermind behind the alien tech that was threatening the planet. They had to act quickly before Dregg’s influence spread too far.

Meanwhile, Raphael found himself deep in the heart of the conflict between the Shi’ar Empire and the Triceratons. The battle for galactic dominance had come to Earth, and Raph had been caught in the middle. But his brute strength and no-nonsense attitude made him a natural ally for the X-Men, who had already been embroiled in their own battles against the Shi’ar.

Cyclops, Storm, Wolverine, and Nightcrawler fought alongside Raphael, pushing back the Triceraton forces while also keeping a close eye on the Shi’ar. It was a brutal war, with skirmishes breaking out all over the globe. Raphael’s fists collided with Triceraton warriors as he joined forces with the X-Men to hold the line.

"Nice moves," Wolverine grunted, slashing through a Triceraton soldier. "You don’t fight like anyone I’ve seen."

"Thanks," Raph said, giving a quick smirk before driving his sai into another enemy. "This is just how we do it in New York."

But even as they fought off the alien invaders, Raphael couldn’t shake the feeling that this war, too, was part of a larger game. The battles were no longer about territories, but about something far darker—and someone was behind it all.

As each of the Turtles, along with their allies, faced down their respective enemies, they began to converge toward one undeniable truth: someone had been manipulating them from the shadows all along. The mysterious alien tech, the war between the Shi’ar and Triceratons, the strange behavior of their enemies—everything led back to one being.

Lord Dregg.

It was during a final confrontation with Krang, Stockman, and the remnants of the Triceraton forces that the heroes were finally able to pull the threads together. Dregg, long hiding in the background, revealed himself through his technological mastery, his influence seeping into the very systems of the planet. A warlord of unimaginable power, he had used Earth’s greatest threats against each other to weaken the planet’s defenses before making his move.

As the Turtles and their allies stood in the heart of the battlefield, facing the looming threat of Lord Dregg, they knew the true battle was about to begin.

"Enough of this," Lord Dregg's voice echoed, cold and menacing. "You’ve been pawns in my game for too long. Now, you will fall before my might."

But the heroes weren’t going to give up so easily. With their allies, new and old, at their backs, the Turtles prepared for the fight of their lives.


Chapter 7: The Final Battle Against Lord Dregg

The horizon trembled as Lord Dregg's forces assembled on the war-torn ground below. His massive warship loomed above, casting a shadow over the battlefield. Atop it stood Dregg himself—his cold, calculating eyes watching the chaos he had wrought with glee. His technological armies and alien forces had decimated cities, and now, with the planet's defenders scattered, the time for conquest had come. Earth’s last line of defense—its ultimate coalition of heroes—had no choice but to fight.

On the ground below, the Fantastic Four, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Spider-Man, Daredevil, and the X-Men stood together, ready to face the overwhelming threat. Their combined strength was Earth’s final hope.


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The Heroes’ Charge

Leonardo gripped his katana, standing firm beside Daredevil. The red-clad hero gave him a nod, his billy club in hand, a grim look on his face despite his blind eyes.

“We’re not alone in this, Leo,” Daredevil said, his senses picking up every shift in the wind, every heartbeat in the crowd. “But we need to take down Dregg now.”

Beside them, Spider-Man shot out a web to latch onto a nearby building, slinging himself into the air. “You got it! I’ll keep those drones busy!” he shouted, with Mikey leaping alongside him, spinning his nunchaku and smirking.

“Let’s go, Spidey!” Mikey exclaimed. “This is gonna be fun!”

Wolverine, his claws extended, stood ready beside Cyclops and Storm. “I say we take the fight to Dregg’s front door,” Wolverine growled, his snarl resonating through the air.

“I’m with you, Logan,” Cyclops said, his ruby visor glowing. “Storm, take care of the skies.”

Storm, standing with her hands raised, let loose a ferocious gust of wind, sending an electric storm crackling through the skies. The clouds darkened, and lightning arced from her fingertips, while Nightcrawler teleported ahead, each flash of his form leaving a trail of purple smoke in his wake.

Jean Grey, her telekinetic power radiating, turned to Rogue and Gambit. “We need to end this quickly. We’ll need everything we’ve got to take him down.”

“Always ready to bring the heat,” Gambit said with a smirk, charging a playing card in his hand before tossing it into the air, the explosive charge sending ripples through the advancing alien forces.

Rogue’s muscles tensed as she absorbed the power from those around her, gaining strength from the heroes nearby. “Let’s show Dregg what Earth’s heroes can do!”


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The Battle Begins

As the heroes charged into the fray, the ground erupted beneath them. Lord Dregg's mechanical minions, massive drones, and alien warriors descended upon them, but they were no match for the strength of Earth’s defenders.

Leonardo was the first to cut through the line, his katana flashing in the air, cutting down drones with precision. Daredevil followed, his billy club a blur of motion, striking down enemies with deadly efficiency as his heightened senses guided him.

“You’re not getting away from me, Dregg!” Spider-Man yelled, launching himself into the air with his webs, punching through a mechanical soldier with a flurry of kicks and punches.

Mikey, ever the acrobat, swung from his nunchaku, dispatching enemies left and right with ease. “This is the best!” Mikey shouted, flipping into a backflip and knocking a drone into a pile of rubble. “They never know what hit ‘em!”

Meanwhile, Wolverine and Nightcrawler tore through the enemy ranks, the mutant berserker slashing through alien soldiers with his claws while Nightcrawler teleported from one enemy to the next, teleporting them straight into Wolverine’s path.

Cyclops, keeping a cool head in the heat of battle, fired powerful optic blasts that tore through ranks of mechanical warriors. “Keep moving!” he called out to his team. “We need to get to Dregg!”

As Storm brought down a rain of lightning, turning the battlefield into a storm-lashed hell, Rogue moved forward, absorbing power from her allies and growing stronger with each step. “Let’s take ‘em down,” she said, charging into battle with reckless abandon.

Jean Grey, her powers pulsing with an aura of fiery telekinetic energy, protected the heroes with psychic barriers while pushing Dregg’s forces back with waves of force. “We need to hit him hard,” she said, her voice calm but determined. “I can feel him, he’s close.”


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The Final Confrontation

With the battlefield thinning out, Lord Dregg stood atop a towering platform, his voice booming. “This ends now, heroes! You cannot stop me!” His dark, alien technology hummed to life as he unleashed a torrent of devastating energy blasts, sending shockwaves across the battlefield.

Donatello and Reed Richards had worked together to create a countermeasure to Dregg's weaponry, and with a synchronized move, they activated a pulse that disrupted Dregg’s control over the machines, giving the heroes an opening.

Leonardo turned to Daredevil, who nodded. "It’s time."

The two advanced with a precision only they could execute. Leonardo led the charge, his blade cutting through the air, while Daredevil used his superior senses to predict Dregg's movements, attacking with precise strikes. Spider-Man swung in from above, webbing up Dregg's weapons, disarming the villain in a series of webbing blasts.

The rest of the heroes rallied. Jean Grey reached out with her psychic abilities, sending a blast of telekinetic energy straight into Dregg’s chest, pushing him back. Storm, summoning the full force of nature, sent a massive electrical storm crackling toward Lord Dregg. Cyclops fired his optic blast, striking Dregg’s shield.

But it was Wolverine, with his berserker rage, who reached the villain first. He lunged forward, his claws gleaming as he slashed through Dregg's defenses. The alien warlord roared in agony, falling to his knees.

“Get off my planet,” Wolverine snarled as he delivered the final blow. Lord Dregg, once a looming presence of fear and destruction, crumbled before him, his form disintegrating under the force of the combined hero’s assault.


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The Aftermath

As the dust settled, the heroes stood victorious. The sky cleared, and the battlefield, once ravaged by war, now lay silent. The damage had been done, but the victory was theirs.

Leonardo wiped the sweat from his brow, sheathing his katana. “This wasn’t just about fighting evil,” he said quietly, glancing at his brothers. “This was about unity.”

Daredevil nodded, feeling the weight of the fight finally lift from his shoulders. “Sometimes, you need a little help to see the bigger picture.”

Spider-Man grinned, "I think we make a pretty good team."

Jean Grey smiled, her telekinetic power dissipating. “It’s good to see Earth’s defenders united. We’ve been through a lot together.”

Wolverine, ever the skeptic, nodded. “Yeah, but we still got work to do. We’ll always have more to fight for.”

And as the sun began to rise over a wounded world, the heroes knew that while this battle was over, their fight for Earth—against threats both alien and domestic—would never truly end.

But for today, they could rest. United, strong, and ready for whatever would come next.


Author’s Note: The culmination of this conflict represents the strength and unity of Earth’s greatest heroes. Together, they’ve faced the seemingly insurmountable odds and emerged victorious. But in a universe full of endless threats, there will always be another battle to fight.
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