Hi everyone. Well, this is it. The final chapter to Frozen Turtles in Space. I said it before and I'll say it again, thank you all so much for your praise and support throughout this entire story; it was a lot of fun to write and I'm so glad you all enjoyed it. And with all that being said, I hope you enjoy the final chapter.
Epilogue
It was a bright and sunny day in Arendelle as celebrations occurred throughout the entire kingdom. After spending at least three days sleeping and recovering in New York; the Turtles, Royal Family, along with their friends and family returned to the home kingdom of Elsa and Anna. It was also Casey and April's first time in the kingdom, and they loved it. Of course, it wasn't just them; the Mutanimals of course came to celebrate, as did the Trolls who literally rolled down the mountain. Even the some of the heroes' allies throughout their journey in space came including Mona Lisa, Sal Commander, Zeno, Zura, even Bishop.
The gates to the Castle were open as humans, mutants, and aliens, even magical creatures interacted throughout the celebrating kingdom. Leatherhead gave children and younger trolls rides on his back, as did Marshmallow. Sven, Slash, Rockwell, Muckman and Sal Commander, even Zeno, hung around the soldiers they fought with previously and shared many drinks, with Pigeon Pete of course helping himself to some, if not all, of the bread at the table.
"Cowabunga!" Mondo Gecko skated throughout the streets and happened to skate past a frozen patch of the fiord, which Elsa had frozen at Casey's request earlier so he could show some other teens from Arendelle the concept of hockey, with Kristoff and Sven playing as well.
"Goongala!" Casey slapped his hockey stick to send the puck toward Kristoff who skated past several other teens and straight to a goal, only for the puck to be intercepted by the mutant Sven.
"Denied!" Sven sent the puck away as the other teens went to get it.
"I so can't believe you guys don't have any hockey here." Casey said as he and Kristoff skated towards Sven. "I mean seriously, you got a queen that make an ice-rink in five seconds flat, and you've never even heard of hockey? That like… defies the laws of physics!"
"Well I'm glad we know about it now." Kristoff said. "Seriously, this is fun!"
"Yeah, way more fun than having to listen to the Trolls sign all day." Sven joked.
"I am so gonna hang out here more often." Casey said with a smirk.
"You'd better, pal. Otherwise we're coming over to New York and really gonna give you a hard time." Kristoff pulled the younger guy into a noogie as he and Sven both laughed.
Meanwhile; Donnie and Anna were showing April around the kingdom's town as well; Anna wore the same dress she did for Elsa's coronation and even April wore something rather fancy herself; a yellow dress going down to her ankles with white heels.
"Wow… this place is so beautiful." April said in awe as she looked around.
"I had a feeling you'd like it, April." Anna smiled.
"Yeah it's really nice." Donnie said. "A nice place to take some time off and relax. A real vacation spot right here."
"Funny, I actually think New York is a good vacation spot." Anna said with a slight smirk. "But no visit to Arendelle is complete until you've tried some good old fashion Arendelle-chocolate." Anna handed April a tray of fancy chocolate snacks.
April took one treat and plopped it into her mouth, and instantly a smile formed on her face. "Wow, this is good. Donnie, we are definitely gonna come back here more often."
"Oh absolutely." The Purple Clad Turtle agreed wholeheartedly.
"You'd better. It's nice to have another girl around." Anna said, giving April a slight hug. She saw the Aeon crystal around April's neck and looked with interest. "You still have that crystal the Aeons gave you, April?"
"Yeah." April looked at it as she held it in her hands. "It's really helping me with controlling my powers."
"You know, I'm sure Grand Pabbie would like to take a look at that." Anna pointed out.
"And maybe I'd like a chance to study magic with him to, get a better understanding of it." Donnie added.
"I thought scientists don't believe in magic?" April teased Donnie.
"Believe me, I've seen more than enough by now to make me a believer." Donnie said.
"We can talk about all that later, guys." Anna threw her arms around both of them. "Come on, let's party!" She pulled them both into the celebration as they both laughed.
Meanwhile; Master Splinter walked throughout Arendelle as well, alongside his daughter. Although Karai had dressed for the occasion to, as per her father's request, she wasn't exactly thrilled about it. She wore a black kimono with red sakuras all over it and had her hear tied in a bun.
"I feel like one of those shallow runway models." Karai grumbled.
"This is a celebration, Miwa." Splinter told her. "You must look your best."
"I know, I know." Karai waved off. "But I prefer a ninja-suit over a dress any day."
Splinter shook his head, but a smile soon formed on his face. "I've heard of all you've done in space. You were strong, you've helped your brothers and your friends, and provided all the support you could." A loving smile formed on his face. "There are no words to express how proud I am of you, my daughter."
A smile formed on Karai's face as she gave her father a hug, which he was happy to return. They quickly broke off and went back into the celebration.
At the same time; a whole bunch of children, and some trolls, including Buda, had gathered around Mikey and Olaf as they told them the riveting tale of their adventures in space.
"It began with a war between two races…" Olaf began. "The Kraang and the Triceratons… The Kraang used a weapon to destroy the Triceratons home!"
"BOOM!" Mikey provided sound effects as the children and trolls looked in awe. "But… the Triceratons return!" Mikey suddenly said. "With the same weapon the Kraang used! The Heart of Darkness!" He waved his fingers to add some intimidation, captivating their audience.
"I am Mozar, Triceraton Captain!" Olaf put on the impression of Mozar. "We will save Earth from the Kraang, by destroying the Earth!"
"What?" Bulda questions with a gasp as everyone else continues to listen.
"Turtles and friends, assemble!" Mikey illustrates with punches and kicks. "Pow! Bang! Kick! Chop! Smash! Triceratons too strong! We lost!"
Olaf then put on an impression of Master Splinter. "We must get help from the Shredder." The audience gasped at that plot twist. "We fight together." Olaf shook Mikey's hand, illustrating the truce between Splinter and Shredder. "Fight! Punch! Slash! Heart of Darkness turns on in seconds! Splinter rushes to turn it off!" Olaf runs in place. "When suddenly… stab!"
"I don't care what happens to Earth!" Mikey put on a Shredder-impression. "All that matter is I win!"
"No!" Bulda and all the kids screamed.
Olaf hung his head down. "The Earth is dead."
"BUT… Last minute save from the mysterious metal man called 'The Fugitoid'." Mikey continued to tell the story. "Rewind the clock!" He spun the hand on a large clock backwards. "Go back in time six months!"
Olaf rose from the ground dramatically. "The Earth lives!"
"Yaaay!" The children cheered.
"Thus, begins a perilous adventure… searching the universe for the pieces of the Heart of Darkness!" Mikey stood up dramatically with sunglasses as a spotlight somehow shined down on him.
"We fight the Triceratons and other monsters!" Olaf continued. "Bam! Bam! Bam! And a new enemy…" He put on an impression of a certain insect-lord. "I am Lord Dregg, king of all bugs!"
"Gross, I hate bugs." One kid commented as the other kids and trolls held out their tongues in disgust.
"Fights are waged, and new friends are made!" Mikey continued. "Good Kraang, good Triceratons, alien lizards, alien angels, merdudes… and this cute little guy." Mikey held out Chompy Picasso in his hands to show the kids and trolls.
"Aww!" They all gushed at seeing Chompy who held his tongue out like a puppy.
"Such a little cutie." Bulda waved a finger in front of the baby alien turtle who bit on it playfully, but Bulda didn't seem to mind.
"And… Raphael finds love." Olaf continued to tell the story. "Mona Lisa! Hardened warrior, beautiful fighter." The kids and especially Bulda paid close attention at this part. "But… betrayal!" Olaf 'punched' Mikey, who fell back as he held his heart for dramatic affect. "I must fight for my planet, not you." Olaf put on a Mona Lisa impression.
"No." Bulda held a hand over her mouth as they audience continued to listen.
"But… Mona's not the bad guy. The real bad guy…" Mikey put on a mask that looked identical to Dregg's face as he put on the insect lord's impression again. "Is me! Lord Dregg! I used Mona Lisa and threatened to destroy her world and I hate love!"
"No! You monster! How dare you do that to love!" Bulda pointed to the Dregg-mask, which Mikey promptly kicked away.
"Raph learns the truth, Raph forgives Mona." Olaf continued. "Fight Dregg together! Kick Dregg's butt!"
"Yaaay!" Bulda and all the children cheered.
"We fight the Triceratons for the last piece of the Black Hole weapon." Mikey continued. "We get the last piece but suddenly…"
Olaf had picked up the Dregg-mask again. "I Lord Dregg have returned! I take the last piece because I'm a jerk!"
"Booo!" All the kids and trolls, especially Bulda, pointed their thumbs down in disapproval.
"Triceratons have the whole weapon and try to destroy the Earth again!" Mikey continued. "But… we're not alone! We have friends, dog! Lots of friends!"
"Friends across the universe: Aeons, Salamandrians, Utrom, good Triceratons, mutants, Daagon, all come to help us! Big fight!" Olaf announced dramatically. "Boom! Bang! Crush! Slam! Triceraton Emperor freezes! Zanmoran's dead! Mozar's dead! Heart of Darkness is destroyed!"
"WE WIN!" Mikey and Olaf announced, ending their story, resulting in their audience cheering.
Meanwhile; Raph and Mona Lisa sat together on top of the roof over the gates to the castle as they overlooked the kingdom.
"So, Mona, what do you think about Arendelle?" Raph asked.
"It is a lovely place." Mona Lisa admitted. "A place too pure for war."
"Yeah, well it has seen trouble in the past. But we pushed our way through." Raph commented.
Mona nodded. "These people seem very strong."
Raph looked down toward the bridge where they saw Zura and Sal Commander talking with Bishop. "What do you suppose they're talking about?"
"Now that the Triceraton Empire has been destroyed; Zura and her tribe may be all that's left of the Triceraton species, rendering them endangered." Mona said, causing Raph to look down, not liking the idea that he helped in endangering an entire species. "However, I believe the Commander and Bishop are working to see if they can help establish better relations between our species'. Now that Kraang Prime is gone, his mental hold over the Kraang should disappear, saving the Utrom race. Two of the biggest threats in the Ten Dimensions are gone, so I can see a long-lasting peace being established."
"Yeah, that sounds nice." Raph said with a smile. "I mean, I love a good fight as much as the next guy, but I feel like everyone deserves a big rest after all that's happened."
"I agree." Mona said. "Once this celebration is over, the Commander and I will return to our planet. We'll do all we can to help the surviving Triceratons and Utrom re-establish themselves; as our first gesture of peace."
"Oh, great." Raph was indeed happy to hear that, but a bit glad that Mona would be leaving soon.
Mona Lisa then put her hand on top of Raph's. "However, I promise to come visit you often, Raphael. Rokka Rokka."
Raph had an honest smile. "I'd like that." The two then shared a nose-kiss.
As all the celebrations continued, Elsa stood on the balcony of her castle, having dressed in appropriate attire for that of a queen and a celebratory event. A long and elegant blue dress with a purple cape, one she added her own touch to with sparkling snowflakes thrown all over. She smiled as she saw her kingdom. It had been more than half a year since she laid eyes on the kingdom, she called home and it felt so good to be back. With a deep sigh, she turned around to leave but was surprised to see a certain Turtle enter her room.
"Uh… Leo!"
"Oh, sorry Elsa, I didn't mean to startle you." Leo apologized. "Guess I should have knocked. But the door was open so…"
Elsa chuckled slightly. "It's fine." She sighed again. "It feels so good to be back."
"Yeah, it really does." Leo agreed as he joined her on the balcony. The stood there silently for a minute, and it quickly got awkward for both of them. They each had something to say and had been meaning to say for a while, but never found a good time to. But, now seemed like a good of time as any.
"Hey uh… Leo. I was… well…" Elsa rubbed the back of her neck. "I wanted to thank you."
"For what?" Leo asked.
"Everything." Elsa said as she just simply let the words come out. "Before I met you and your family, I was only just starting to come out of my shell and let people into my life…. But I always still felt scared of losing all those people. But when I met you… you helped me get stronger… show that I can use my power to protect the people that I love, and I can stand up to people that I never thought I'd stand up to before: Hans, Shredder, the Kraang, Dregg, and now the Triceratons… if I met any of them five years ago, I'd be so terrified I wouldn't even be able to move. But you… you always charge in and stand up to them without even hesitating. You inspired me to become stronger so that I can do the same, that I don't have to be afraid anymore." She looked him right in the eyes. "Leonardo, you made me who I am today. Thank you. I owe you everything."
Leo looked completely stunned at all Elsa just told him. However, he smiled and gave a small laugh. "I think you're giving way too much credit Elsa."
The Queen of Arendelle looked at him in surprise as Leo continued. "I mean, yeah, I'm really proud of how much you've grown and changed, but while I can see where my family and I have helped, I don't think it was just us. Elsa, everything you've done, fighting all those guys, helping to save our friends, even save me from time-to-time, that was all you. You did all that on your own. When I saw you fight, all I could think was 'look at her, she's come so far, and I have to keep going to'. You said I inspired you, well I think you've inspired me."
Elsa didn't quite know how to respond to all of this as Leo continued.
"Elsa, you're the most amazing person I have met in my entire life. Not just for your powers, but for the kind, strong, and good-hearted human being that you are." Leo told her as he gripped both of her hands into his.
Elsa felt her own heart race, as did Leo's. They both knew exactly what to say, and when to say it… and that time is now.
"Leo…"
"Elsa…"
"… I love you."
Both their eyes widened as their cheeks blushed, but a smile formed on each of their faces. Leo was the first to speak.
"I've said it before, and I'll say it again. Elsa, you're nothing short of incredible. You're strong, beautiful, kind and caring, and a capable leader. If I'm as strong as you say, it's only because I got you and everyone else to inspire me and keep me going. I remember back in space when you told me I don't have to share the burden alone, and now, I know I don't. If I have to share it with anyone, I'm glad it's you. So, let's keep sharing it together."
Elsa smiled as she spoke next. "Leo, you've always had that strong sense of justice that I've truly admired. You strive to protect your family and friends no matter what and are ready to take on the whole world… the whole universe if you have to! I want to be stronger so that I can face it all with you. I know I have my share of responsibilities as Queen of Arendelle, and we literally live in two different worlds, but I think this can work out… no, I know it'll work out. I was not courageous enough to say something like this before, but I am now. I'll always fight beside you Leo, and I'll help you share that burden."
"I wouldn't have it any other way." Leo said as Elsa threw her arms around him, and he returned the hug. They pulled away slightly and looked deeply into each other's eyes, and before they knew it, their lips met for their first real kiss. The first of many for the newfound power couple.
However, their moment was interrupted as they not only heard calls of startle and distress from the people down below, but also saw a familiar vessel coming down from the sky, causing the two to look in complete and utter shock.
"Is… is that…?" Elsa stuttered.
"Come on!" Leo took her hand and they both ran into the castle.
By the time Leo and Elsa ran out of the castle and into the courtyard; they met up with Raph, Mikey, Anna, Donnie, April, Casey, Kristoff, Sven, Karai, and Olaf as they had equal looks of shock on their faces as everyone else; human, magical, mutant, and alien looked in awe at the descending vessel coming for a landing in the courtyard.
"It… it can't be…" Donnie stuttered.
"But… we're looking right at it." Anna said as her voice was filled with so much emotion.
"It's the Ulixies!" April exclaimed as they saw the ship that they had called home for the last six months land right in front of them.
"But that's impossible! It was destroyed!" Karai stated.
The bay door opened as a bridge extended to reveal a familiar robotic figure that all the heroes couldn't believe was standing right in front of them, even as he walked out to greet them.
"Hello everyone. It's so good to see you all again." The Fugitoid greeted enthusiastically as every single one of them looked beyond stunned.
"Pr… Profes… Professor… Professor Honeycutt?!" Elsa couldn't believe her eyes.
"You're…. you're alive…?!" Leo voiced in the same tone.
"Yes, about as 'alive' as a cyborg can get." Honeycutt said in a humorous tone.
"But dude… we saw your ship blow up!" Casey exclaimed. "You went out martyr style!"
"I think I can help explain." A new and familiar voice spoke as a certain timestress exited the Ulixies right behind the Fugitoid.
"Renet!" Mikey didn't waste any time in hugging her, causing her to laugh slightly.
"It's good to see you to Mikey." She told him.
Donnie's eyes widened with realization. "I think… I think I get it now."
"Donnie?" Kristoff asked.
"Guys, remember how there were doubles of each of us because we went back in time?" Donnie reminded. "Well, that would mean there was a paradox double of the Professor as well!"
"No way, are you serious?!" Anna exclaimed.
"It wasn't just a paradox double though." Renet began to explain. "The Professor's brain survived the explosion that took out the Triceratons, and it was in-tact to. It was recovered by the Professor Honeycutt of the past timeline, so with the Time-Scepter, I was able to merge both versions together into one entity like how I did all of you."
"So that means… you're really our Fugitoid?" Kristoff asked with a surprised expression.
"Indeed I am. Bleep!" Honeycutt confirmed.
"Professor!" Olaf shouted as he ran to hug the Fugitoid by his legs. "I'm so glad you're back! I missed you so much!"
"Good to see you as well, Olaf." Honeycutt said.
Master Splinter then walked to meet the Fugitoid face-to-face. "So, you are the Professor Honeycutt that I've heard so much about."
"Indeed, and you are Master Splinter, I've heard the Turtles and your friends speak so highly of you." Honeycutt greeted.
Splinter bowed his head gratefully. "Thank you, for helping my family."
That thanks however, caused many of the heroes to look down in guilt, remembering how they left things off with Honeycutt on such a sour note before he attempted sacrificed himself for all of them.
"Fugi… no, Professor…" Karai began. "We… I… I'm so sorry for what I said earlier."
"Yeah, I'm sorry to." Raph added, feeling just as guilty. "For saying you don't have a heart and calling you just a robot."
"I'm sorry to, Fugi-dude." Casey also said.
"No, no, I deserved it." Honeycutt admitted. "I made the mistake of inventing the Black Hole generator in the first place; and an even greater mistake in selling it to the Kraang."
"But you still saved us and gave us the second chance we needed." Kristoff said honestly. "We owed you so much, and we still owe you."
"You sacrificed everything, including yourself to try and help us, and… we can't thank you enough." Sven added.
"Professor Honeycutt, you're an amazing person. Thank you for everything and… I hope you can forgive us, me especially." Leo hung his head.
"Do not worry, all is forgiven." Honeycutt assured. "I said it before, that you are my friends."
"You're more than that Professor." Elsa said as tears of joy fell down her face. "You're family!" She wiped the tears from her face as she turned around to address her subjects. "People of Arendelle, and beyond, this man is one of the greatest people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting: Professor Zayton Honeycutt! If it weren't for him, none of us would even be here! This man is a hero, and we will honor him as such! So, let's give him a true Arendelle-Welcome!"
With that, everyone in the courtyard; human, mutant, magical being, and alien all erupted in cheers and applause as they welcomed the hero. Even Master Splinter and the Mutanimals, Mona Lisa and Sal Commander, Zura, Zeno, Bishop, and Renet; and even Leo, Elsa, Raph, Mikey, Anna, Donnie, Kristoff, Olaf, Casey, Sven, April, and Karai all applauded and cheered for him.
Professor Honeycutt couldn't contain his emotions at all this. "If… if I had real eyes… I'd be crying now!"
As the cheers continued, Olaf made an announcement. "Come on everyone! Let's get this party started!"
"Uno, dos, cautro… hit it!" Mikey announced as Elsa used her magic to create an ice-stage and a band was already on with people of Arendelle playing guitar, bass, trumpets, and even Casey was at the drums while Mikey and Olaf rose on the stage with microphones as the song began.
"Mikey and Olaf, ya'll." The Orange-clad Turtle began to sign first. "She's into superstitions, black cats and voodoo dolls…. Hit it Olaf!"
Now it was Olaf's turn to sign. "I feel a premonition, that girl's gonna make me fall!"
Everyone in the kingdom then began to dance to the music, some danced alone while others danced together. Among these dancing couples were Leo and Elsa, Anna and Kristoff, Raph and Mona Lisa, Mikey and Renet, Donnie and April, with Sven and Karai dancing together for fun. Mutants and aliens all joined in the dance as well, even the trolls. Even the Fugitoid danced with 'the robot'.
"Here we go!" Mikey announced as he and Olaf sang together. "She's into new sensations, new kicks and candlelight. She's got a new addiction for every day and night. She'll make your clothes off and go dancing in the rain!" Olaf danced as Mikey poured a bucket of water over him for illustration. "She'll make you live her crazy life, but she'll take away your pain… like a Bullet to your BRAAAAAIINN!"
"Upside, Inside Out! Livin la Vida Loca!" They sang back-to-back with their arms crossed as everyone continued to dance. "She'll push and pull you down…" Mikey and Olaf held up their microphones high as Marshmallow sang in a deep baritone. "Livin la Vida Loca!"
"Her lips are devil red and her skin's the color mocha!" They continued to sign as everyone danced even harder. Elsa and Leo even danced together in the center as Leo spun Elsa underneath his hand and they looked deeply into each other's eyes as he caught her. "She will wear you out! Livin la Vida Loca! Livin la Vida Loca! Livin la Vida Loca!"
"I have no idea how to speak Spanish but I'm loving this!" Olaf said into the microphone as the party continued.
Several people and mutants, including Mando Gecko and Pigeon Pete performed stage dives and were carried across by the people. When Slash attempted to do it, everyone cleared, fearing he'd be too heavy and landed face-first onto the ground. But he quickly got back up with a laugh.
"She'll push and pull you down! Livin la Vida Loca!" Mikey and Olaf continued to sign as everyone continued to dance and cheer. "She will wear you out! Livin la Vida Loca! Livin la Vida Loca! She'll push and pull you down! Livin la Vida Loca! Her lips are devil red and her skin's the color mocha!"
Master Splinter however did not dance. He instead stood off to the side and watched as Leo, Elsa, Raph, Mikey, Anna, Karai, Donnie, April, Kristoff, and Sven, even Professor Honeycutt joined Olaf and Mikey on the stage as they continued to dance with Casey banging the drums even harder. Needless to say, he was beyond proud of all of them. He gave them a loving smile as he watched them enjoy their well-earned celebration.
"She will wear you out! Livin la Vida Loca! Livin la Vida Loca! Livin la Vida Loca!" Both Leo and Elsa shared a quick kiss before they and all their friends and family jumped into the air. "LIVIN LA VIDA LOCA!"
The End
And with that, "Frozen Turtles in Space" has been brought to a definitive end. Everyone celebrates in Arendelle as the Utrom and Salamandrians as well as the surviving Triceratons establish better relations to help each other and rebuild their species. Leo and Elsa have finally confessed their feelings for each other and shared a kiss. And even greater, they reunited with Professor Honeycutt and have managed to patch things up with him. That was another problem I had with the canon TMNT 2012 series, we saw a hint of the Professor being alive after "Earth's Last Stand" but never saw him again after that, which I felt was disappointing. But now, he lives and is now a trusted ally to the Turtles and Arendelle Royal Family.
Also, I do plan on writing a sequel based loosely on Frozen 2 with elements from the "City at War" arc of the TMNT series mixed in, but not for some time. First, I'm gonna wait for Frozen 2 to be released on Blu-Ray so I can re-watch and analyze it. Second, I got other stories I want to write as well, but I promise that I WILL have the story up eventually (no guarantee WHEN though, but I WILL write it).
Anyway, thank you again for all your support and I will see you next time.
Booyakasha!