Splinter
[After kicking a monster back into the portal]
I still got it!
Scenes with Splinter
5 scenes
Splinter
If anyone needs me, I'll be watching my stories. Cody is going to break up with Donna. I just know it.
Reporter
And with rocketing interest rates, that's bad news for homeowners as the real estate market continues its downward spiral. Coming up, the vigilante known as Nightwatcher strikes again.
Man
Ooh, now, I can't say for sure, but he was definitely an alien.
Woman
[angrily; in bitter disgust]
I think it's a disgrace, taking the law into your own hands like that. Leave it to the police!
[about the police; remembering the old days]
I remember how that used to feel, busting up crime syndicates. Sure, they had a bunch of guns, but they weren't like these guns. [flexes his muscles]
[sighs; unamused]
Why do you do this to yourself, Mikey? Those glory days are over. Forget about them. Get on with your life. Concentrate on your work.
[also sarcastically]
Well, look who woke up. [seriously; sick and tired of Raph's laziness] I suppose you think the Nightwatcher's some kind of hero.
Raph
[jumps down]
Beats sitting around doing nothing while dirtbags run free. [crushes a soda can with his bare fist]
I would love to know what it is that you do that's so great. At least we're contributing around here, all you do is sleep all day.
Raph
[disrespectfully]
Yeah. I do nothing. You're right. [points an accusing finger at Donnie] You got me all figured out.
[losing his patience]
Well, I know that your rogue attitude has always been a source of contention to this team. You think fear is the best way to accomplish things, [raising his voice] but you're wrong.
Raph
First of all, this "team" you speak of doesn't exist anymore. And second of all... [almost punches Donnie, who flinches]
Splinter
[offscreen]
Raphael. [appears] Enough.
Raph
[smugly]
Heh, I think I made my point.
[defensively]
That doesn't prove anything. [Raph leaves the room; to Splinter; under his breath, bitterly] Why couldn't you send him away for training?
Splinter
Donatello, this home has become like an empty shell. Each of your brothers has strengths and weaknesses. You must learn to be strong when they are weak. If you don't learn to recognize this, then all hope is lost for our family.
[dazed]
Dudes, did anyone get the license plate of that thing that hit us last night? Oy, my head...
Okay, th-that was just weird. I mean, first the Foot, then that hideous monster--
Yeah. It looked like your mom, dude! [laughs]
Keep laughin', Mikey. Last night was an embarrassment. [slams his fist on the table]
Leo
I'll tell you what's embarrassing: You can't even follow a single order.
[sarcastically]
Oh-ho-ho-ho, how cute. [seriously] You've been back for 5 minutes, and now you're schoolin' us on your master plan?
Leo
[scoffs; incredulously; annoyed with Raph's attitude]
Oh, oh, okay, so this is my fault now, huh, Raph? [raising his voice] I'm the only one that has to be responsible?!
Hey, you're the "trained master", not me.
[whispering; worried]
Dudes, can it, here comes Splinter. [quickly drops his breakfast pizza slice and covers the bandaged spot on his head]
Splinter
[walks into the kitchen, singing in Japanese; happily and completely oblivious to the tension]
Ooh, good morning, my sons!
Leo, Donnie and Mikey
[simultaneously]
Good morning, sensei.
'Sup?
Splinter
[continues singing in Japanese]
Every Ninja's day should start with a healthy breakfast. [Leo and Raph angrily glare at each other while eating their cereal. Donnie notices but Splinter doesn't] It fills me with pride to see you boys together again. If anyone needs me, I'll be watching my stories.
Leo
[to Raph]
Hothead.
Splinter
[Splinter prepares to watch The Gilmore Girls.] [excitedly]
Cody is going to break up with Donna. I just know it. [turns on the TV and sits down]
Announcer
We interrupt The Gilmore Girls for this special news report.
News Reporter
Monsters loose in the city? Strange reports are coming in tonight about a construction site incident that sounds like something out of science fiction.
Splinter
[angrily]
BOYS?! [cut to the Turtles kneeling in front of Splinter] Leonardo, I am most disappointed in you. You are the eldest of your brothers. I was counting on you to bring order to the chaos of this family. This is why I have forbidden any surface activity. We cannot return to the surface to fight evil if we continue to fight each other.
Leo
But, Master Splinter, how can I be expected to do so when Raph--?
Splinter
[sternly; not in the mood for the blame game]
There are NO EXCUSES when you are the leader, my student!
[Leo sighs in defeat and shame.]
We have to go out and find who's responsible for this. There ain't no other solution.
Leo
[sighs; having had enough violence]
Save the brute vigilante junk for that Night Watchman.
Mikey, Raph and Donnie
"Nightwatcher".
Leo
[under his breath; bitterly]
Yeah, whatever.
Splinter
[Leo has been kidnapped; Raphael punches a wall and pushes over katanas to the floor in anger]
Raphael! What is the matter?
[upset]
I was out. I was out, and I did-- I did something. Something happened, and then, I-- And I, I-- [pushes over a weight set in anger]
Splinter
Raphael. Kneel.
Splinter
[calmly]
Go on.
[regretfully]
I know why you chose him now. I know that there's a reason why he's the better son and I'm not.
Splinter
Raphael, you always bear the world's problems on your shoulders. It is an admirable quality when you are a protector of others. But you must realize that while, at times, you may not be my favorite student, it does not mean that you are my least-favorite son. You are strong, passionate and loyal, to a fault. These are the merits of a great leader, as well. But only when tempered with compassion and humility.
But, Master Splinter, I messed up big tonight. I mean, big. [shows Leonardo's broken katana blades] They took him.
Splinter
[Mikey looks on in concern]
Leonardo?
Splinter
[sighs; deciding to do the right thing]
Then the time for hiding is over. We must return to the surface to take back what is ours.
By your wish, Father.
