Of Rats and Men

Ugh! I know they claimed. That pizza was glutenfree, but I definitely tasted gluten. [Rat squeaks.] Thanks for hanging out with us on our date, Irma. We really needed a chaperone. Anything I can do to help. Um, who said this was a date, Casey? [Rat squeaks.] [Yelps.] What the. . I can't believe someone as big as you. Is afraid of a little rat. [Cat screeches.] And I can't believe that rat. Was afraid of this adorable little kitty. Aw. I mean, rats are relatively harmless. They also share many similarities to humans, which is why they're used in scientific experiments. Does she ever shut up? Little kitty doesn't have any tags. We can't just leave her here. Don't look at me. I'm more of a rat person. [Distant clatter.] Catch you later, Irma. Got to find this kitty a home. Sure. Ditch me again. One of these days, I'm gonna find out. Where you two are always running off to, and then I'll [beast roars.] Aah! I don't know, Master Splinter. This doesn't seem fair. I assure you, it isn't. Aah! Hiyah! Huh? [Laughter.] Oh, man. A swing and a miss. Blind fighting is more than honing your other senses. It is about perception. And giving the illusion of control. Yah! You may think you have the upper hand. In the situation, but You do not. Ooh! [Laughter.] Looks like someone needs a shower. How's that floor tasting, Lame-enardo? All: Ow! It is not hard to sense loudmouths. [Grunts.] [Grunting.] [Panting.] You turtles! You will all [Gasps.] Master Splinter, are you all right? [Grunts.] I am sorry, my sons. This is. something is wrong. [Gasps.] I must meditate. We will continue this training another time. Yo, did you see that? Sensei gave me the crazy eyes. Ummnumnumnumnum. Ahh. [Belches.] Ahh, so I wonder what got into Master splin Aah! Aah! Brain freeze! Aah! Mikey! You're making a mess! Keep your ice cream away from my experiment. I'm trying to make Retromutagen. [Gasps.] [Whimpers.] Always messing up my stuff. Hey, guys. What's up? April! And Casey. Donatello. I came to see if you guys could look after this. [Cat meows.] Aw! Look at you! Coochiewoochiewoochie! [Gasps.] Ahh Can we keep her? You know, Master Splinter is a rat. Yeah, what if that cat goes nuts and attacks him? She could feed off his body for months. You know, there is something seriously wrong with you. [Cat meows.] [Gasps.] No, no, no, no, no, no! [Cat grunts.] [Cat groaning.] [Whimpering.] Oh what have I done? Huh? [Cat meows.] Everything okay, Mikey? Yeah, yeah, it's cold I mean cool. Everything's cool. Cool like ice cream. Ice cream's cold. [Chuckles.] Uh [Breathing deeply.] [Grunts.] No. I defeated you. You were gone. I am never gone. I live because you live. Get out of my mind! I'm even deeper than your mind. I'm inside your very soul. You will give everything to your King! Your Rat King! No! You have no control over me. I have what I came for. [Gasping.] Don't worry, my little friend. This will keep you from melting. Until I use my scientific genius to figure something out. [Cat meows.] Mmm. You taste so good, my little ice cream kitty. Ahh. [Slurping.] Mmm! Mikey? Uh, I didn't do it. I swear I never touched it, and. What are you babbling about? [Grunts.] Need ice For my head And possibly a Cheesicle. You can't do that! No, Sensei! No? You tell me no? [Screams.] [All gasp.] [Grunts, screams.] [Gasps.] This is not helping my whole rat thing. [Grunts.] Ah! [Hisses.] [Whimpers.] Help him! [All grunting.] Aah! Whoa! Whoa! I've got what I came for. Soon New York and the world will be mine! [Grunts.] Sensei, are you okay? What happened? The Rat King has returned. [Rat squeaks.] Go forth, my rat warriors. You know what you must do. Attack! [Deep rumbling.] [Rats roaring.] [Screams.] [Overlapping screams.] [Car horns blaring, siren wailing.] [Laughs.] Ah! [Rats roaring.] [Overlapping screams.] [Screams.] [Crying.] Aah! Look at it, Aristotle. Such beautiful chaos. I can see it through every pair of rodent eyes. Soon, this world will belong to our rat brethren With me as King. This is Joan Grody reporting live from Bleecker street, where giant rats have emerged from the sewers. These revolting rodents are snatching people away. On this edition of Grody to the Max. [Screams.] Giant rats? Giant rats? Maybe you should sit this one out, Casey. We could really use your help, Sensei. Last time you took that creep down with one punch. Last time was different, Leonardo. The Rat King has grown too powerful. I do not fear for myself, but for what he could Force me to do. [Laughs.] The human species is coming to an end. It is time to advance the next phase of evolution. Rodents shall rule! [Rats sniffing.] What? [Whimpers.] Why do I have to wear the cheese? We have to lead them away, and you're awesome at being bait. Ah! This is the worst thing ever! [Grunts.] Waaah! Faster, faster, faster! Sorry I'm late. Aah! Revel in the madness, my brother. There is room for you in my new world. No! Get out of my head! It doesn't matter. You already belong to me. You just don't know it yet. Aah! They're gonna get me! Whoa! Whoa! Aah! Aah! A little help here, guys! Aah! [Panting.] [Fireworks whistling, popping.] [Screams.] Yeah! No rat messes with Casey Jones! [Grunts.] [Screams.] [Grunts.] Whoa! Casey! Guys, turn the cart around! [Tires screeching.] Oh, no. Let's split up! Aah! Aah! Caligula, come to me! [Rat roars.] Come, my brothers. Claudius, Nero, Commodus, the rest of you, back to the lair! We have enough humans. [Rat roars.] [Screams.] Casey! Aah! Ow! [Grunts.] No, you don't! Ooh! [Water splashes.] April! Is Casey Hey, are you okay? [Grunts.] Mister? Aah! Oh, great. [Deep voice.] Uh, I'm fine, miss. Where are we? The sewers. We're prisoners of the Rat King. Welcome, esteemed guests. There's no need to fear. I will not hurt you. That I promise. Let us out of here, you freak! All in good time. These were simple, ordinary rats. Until I transformed them. With my special mutagenic growth serum. But these were not the soldiers I was looking for. I have just unlocked. The secrets of the ultimate army. Rat people! And you, my friends, will become that army! [All gasp, whimper.] [Rats squeaking, grunting.] Oh. [Overlapping shouting.] The Rat King peered into my mind. To see what makes me unique. With that knowledge, he will create. An army of rat people. We got to stop him, Sensei. I told you, he is too powerful Even for me. But, Master Splinter, if there's one time we could use your help, it's now. Enough! I will not put you in danger again. We believe in you, Sensei. We need your help and so does Casey. [Grumbles.] Are you ready for the most dangerous, crucial mission of your life? [Cat meows.] Aw, kitty. Then let's do this! [Rat squeaks.] That's right, Aristotle. Every time one of my rat people bites a human, they will infect them, causing the mutation to spread. And spread until every human being. In this wretched world transforms into one of us. [Rat squeaks.] What's that you say? The serum's not perfected? What do you mean? [Clatter.] Cheese. Give me cheese. Well, not every experiment can be a success. But this new serum will work. Perhaps we should test it. [Rat squeaks.] You're right, Aristotle. She is the perfect test subject. [Groans.] [Laughs evilly.] [Gasps.] There's Casey. He's alive. And Irma? We can't let the humans see us, April. You have to free 'em. Sensei? It is time the Rat King is dethroned. I knew you wouldn't let us down. If I should lose control, you do what you have to do. Nothing's gonna happen 'cause I got my supersecret weapon. Yeah. Let's go! [Rat snoring.] Huh? [Laughs evilly.] No! Get out! You're mine now, Splinter. Destroy your sons Ah! One by one! [Grunts.] Forget that, Rat King! Oh, yeah! Ice cream kitty, away! [Cat screeches.] [Screams.] [Cat screeches.] Is that April's cat? Absolutely not. Aah! [Cat grunts.] Aah! Destroy them! Yah! [Grunts.] Go, Caligula! Hyah! You run like a coward when not in control! Who said I'm not in control? Attack! [Rumbling.] Smell the cheese. Hyah! Smell the cheese! Hyah! Come on, smell it! [Grunts.] Aah! Leo! [Grunts.] Oof! Yes! Finally free! April! How did you find us? Did you follow the trail of rat droppings? It has a unique aroma of both: Not now, Irma! Let's free the others and get out of here. Irma, give me a hand with their cages. Oops. Run! Get out of here! Yes! Yes! [Rats growl.] Ha! Waah! [Grunts.] Aah! [Screams.] Ooh! Got you, D. [Groans.] What? Huh? [Cat meows.] We're gonna talk about that later. [Chuckles.] [Grunts.] [Grunts.] [Both grunting.] Ah! Fall! [Rats squeaking.] [Screams.] [Grunts.] No. I will not let you escape this time. Aah! Hurry! Everyone, run! We'll lock the door! [Grunts.] You guys get everyone to safety. We got this covered. You always do. I'll be fine if I live the rest of my life. Without seeing another [rat growls.] Rat. [Rat roars.] [Gasps, sighs.] I've had about enough of you. [Grunts.] [Rat growls.] Easy, Mr. Rat. [Cat screeches.] [Cat meows.] Ice cream kitty! [Gasps.] You're my hero! [Cat meows.] And you taste so good. Ha! I think that's all the rats. [Grunts.] But what about Sensei? [Grunts.] [Rat squeaks.] [Grunts.] Hiyah! [Grunts.] That's right. Bow before your Master, rat. There's nothing you can do that I can't see coming. So you still think you are in control of the situation. [Grunts.] Aristotle! [Rat screeches.] You'll pay for that. I can still see through your eyes. What? How about now? [Grunts.] Control is an illusion. [Grunts.] Where [gasps.] Are you? Ah! Aah! It can be even more blinding than the inability to see. It can ah! [Screams.] Send you over the edge. Goodbye, my King