"Oh thank you, Splinter!" Fluttershy said with a smile. The rat had decided to stay in with the meek pegasus, as it was the perfect spot to meditate in peace. That, and he enjoyed her company along with the large number of animals she cares for. Splinter had helped feed some birds and mice, happy to do so.
"It was no trouble at all, miss," he waved. "I'm just glad that I was able to calm them down." he said with a small chuckle with Fluttershy giggling in response.
The two heard a knock at the door. Fluttershy offered to open it. When she did, the pegasus noticed Leonardo standing there waiting for her to answer. "Hi, Fluttershy. Is Sensei here by any chance?"
"Why, yes. He's right in here." she answered, letting the turtle inside her house.
"Ah, Leonardo. I see you have finished your meditation," Splinter greeted his son with a wave. "What do wish to speak to me about?" he questioned.
"It's about the ponies, Sensei. Rainbow Dash had challenged me earlier, seeking training. I told her that I'd speak to you first about that and hear what you have to say," Leo explained, recalling his recent friendly bout with Rainbow.
"You are wise, Leonardo. I will leave that decision to you and your brothers. I have taught you four well enough that I have faith that you can teach these ponies on your own based on what everything you learned," Splinter said proudly at his son. "But do remember that I will help you if you truly need guidance." he finished. He used his cane to walk to the couch where Fluttershy sat with a cup of tea in her hooves.
"Did I hear that right?" the pegasus questioned. "You're g-going to teach us something?"
Leo raised a hand. "I'll explain later, Fluttershy."
"Don't. Say. Anything." Raphael growled. Rarity had somehow made him agree to help fit for some clothes designs that she plans on making, based off the turtles' figures. The annoyed turtle remained as still as can be, thanks to years of training thanks to Splinter, while the fasionista measured his body with a roll of tape measure.
Michaelangelo decided to come along, with thr unicorn asking Raph at Sugarcube Corner, and as expected, burst into laughter upon the sight of Raphael trying on dresses by the unicorn's request.
"Real funny, brother." the turtle said through gritted teeth.
"Ha!" he laughed. "Y-You look so 'pretty' Raph!" Mikey panted in a mocking tone, doing his best to breathe.
"Ha ha. Once I'm done, I'll be sure to stuff these clothes down your throat. Then we'll see who looks 'pretty'." Raphael threatened, remaining still. Rarity sighed.
"Well aren't you quite the gentlepony." she said sarcastically, sewing a thread with a needle. Her attention shifted once the ring of a small bell jingled through the boutique. A turtle walked inside.
"Oh boy..."
"Hi Rarity. Is Raph here by any..." he immediately stopped once he saw Raphael. The unicorn looked at the stiff turtle nervously.
"Yes, darling?"
Leo raised a hand to point, expression not changing. At this point, Mikey was rolling on the floor in hysteria. "C'mon Leo! It's pretty darn funny!" he tried to argue with his brother, but instead earned a snicker.
"I'll show ya funny!"
Raphael tackled Mikey, causing him to scream in pain while the angered turtle bended back his leg. "UNCLE! UNCLE!" he begged, slamming his fist on the ground as fast and hard as he can. Leaving Leo and Rarity to shake their heads.
"The nerve of someponies." Rarity sighed.
"That's not why I'm here. I need your guys' help. Tell the others to meet back at the castle." Leonardo told his brothers.
Raph raised his hands off his younger brother. "What's the plan this time? We finally takin' the fight to Shredder?"
"Is everything alright, Leonardo?" the unicorn wondered.
"Yeah, I'm good. But we're not facing Shredder quite yet. Though this is related to that.
'Are you alright, Raphael?'
Solar gazed upon the turtle, who rolled his eyes. They were on their way to the castle, and nopony was around to hear the conversation "Oh, it's just you again. What do ya want this time?" he questioned, stopping his walk to continue the conversation he was having with the imaginary pony.
'What was with the outburst, yesterday?'
The turtle let out a light chuckle before he frowned, "Yeah, that's me. The angry one. It's nothin' against my brothers or even the ponies. It's just that Shredder should be a high priority for us and they should know that."
'And why is that a priority to you?'
"Because that man is pure evil. He will do whatever it takes to lure us out. Last thing I want is for my brothers and I to have unnecessary blood on our hands because we didn't do anything," the turtle admitted. "The ponies shouldn't have even gotten involved in the first place, since now Shredder will try to hurt them now."
'I see. I wish I could continue this conversation, but I must attend to a robot in another dimension,' Solar began to say when she began to fade, 'Until we meet again, Raphael.'
"There's an entire kingdom made of crystal?!" Donatello aaked in disbelief, his eyes never leaving the book. Twilight glanced at the history novel and proceeded to answer his question.
"Yeah. The Crystal Empire."
"Which I am the hero of!" the two heard Spike boast from inside another room, his voice echoing as if to drive the point in.
"Anyway... i take it you read about Sombra's reign?" Donnie nodded to Twilight's question.
"All these novels keep mentioning a Princess Celestia and Princess Luna. I take it they're the rulers of this land, and have been for apparently a thousand years?"
"The Princesses used the Elements of Harmony as they were the original wielders. They handled every threat back then." the alicorn explained.
"Uh-huh." Donnie replied.
A creaking sound was heard, drawing the attention of everyone in the castle. Leonardo, Raphael, Michaelangelo walked in with Splinter, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Pinkie Pie and Rarity behind the turtles.
"What is it guys?" Donatello questioned, him, Twilight and Spike waiting nearby. Leonardo told him the same thing he told everyone else. "We gotta discuss how we're gonna handle this." he said simply.
"Okay. The reason we got here was because of a Warp Crystal. The only way to get back is to find one, and that means Shredder will do whatever it takes to do so. Rainbow Dash gave me the idea and I'm willing to see this through with the help of our Master Splinter if needed, but I need your cooperation."
"But, Leo. What are ya doing?" Raph asked. "We don't even know where the Shredder's at!"
"Exactly, and since that is the case. I want to know if you're all willing to train to prepare yourselves. Shredder is unlike anything you have ever faced."
"Good thing you don't have to deal with his stupid goons like Bebop and Rocksteady all the time," Mikey whispered to Pinkie. "They can be dumber than bricks."
"And that's sayin' a lot comin' from you." Raph quipped.
"Uh, Leo-" Applejack began.
"AAAHHHH!" a scream was heard from outside, alarming everyone inside the castle.
"-Nevermind." she decided, and followed everyone outside. The turtles could not believe what they were seeing, and neither could the ponies. Foot bots were attacking the civilians, raiding the houses and of course leading it was none other than...
"SHREDDER!"