Yod and General Yalimi led the heroes down the hall of the Royal Palace. The gang was amazed by its interior.

“So, much inspiration!” Rarity squealed in excitement.

“So beautiful,” April said in amazement.

“Many of these hold great value to our country,” Yod explained.

“That's surprising to hear you say that, Prince Yod,” Yalimi said. “As I recall, a younger you breaking a few things in here.”

Yod blushed as a few of the others chuckled at his embarrassment.

Mikey attempted to touch a piece of art, but Raph stopped him.

“Don't touch anything, Mikey.”

The gang kept going until they reached the door. Standing before it was a muscular man with light tan skin and short black hair. He wore a uniform with a shark tooth on a necklace.

“General, Prince Yod. And guests,” the man acknowledged everyone, even the turtles.

“Captain,” Yod greeted the man.

Rainbow recognised him, “Hey, weren't you one of the bodyguards from Seattle?”

“Yes, I was. Good takedown of Bisp, by the way,” the man complimented.

“Thanks,” Rainbow replied.

Yod introduced the man, “This is Captain Kai. Captain of the castle guards and Yalimi's husband.”

Yalimi blushed as she approached Kai and kissed him on the cheek, “My love.”

The girls couldn't help but go, “Aaww.”

Yod turned to the ninjas. “Okay, guys, I will teach you the Royal Salute before anything else. It's a custom when greeting a member of the Reinkani Royal Family.”

“How does it go?” Leo asked.

Yod placed his left hand forward, palm facing him and backhand facing them, keeping his fingers and thumb together. He then put his right hand on top of his left. He brought them forward and bowed his head. That was the Reinkani salute.

It looked simple enough. So the ninjas gave it a go, and it looked good enough.

“Very good,” Yod complimented.

The doors opened, and they entered. Yalimi presented the Royal Family.

“Presenting, the Royal Family of Reinkani, Queen Unna Shaah. The Queen's daughter, Princess Chara Nyaa, and her husband, Prince Deepak Nyaa. Along with the Queen's granddaughters, Princess Saundra Shaah and Crowned-Princess Vera Shaah.”

As Yod described to them, the heroes approached and presented the Reinkani salute to them.

Yalimi then presented the guests, “Presenting Reinkani's saviour, Rainbow Dash. Along with her friends, Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, Michelangelo, April O’Neil, Casey Jones, Karai, Shinigami, Keno, Gabby Rivera, Sunset Shimmer, Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Applebloom, Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo, Melody and Sweetheart.” Spike barked to remind the woman. “And Spike.”

Leo stepped forward and did the Royal Salute, “Greetings, your Majesty.”

“Welcome, everyone, to Reinkani,” Unna greeted the clan. “Come forward.”

The ninjas moved closer to the royal family. Yod then gestured to Rainbow to the front, which she did.

“Uh, nice to see you again, your majesty?” Rainbow said, feeling nervous.

“Rainbow Dash!” Saundra said as she approached the Rainbow-haired girl and hugged her, much to Rainbow's surprise, but she gladly returned the gesture.

“Princess Saundra, glad to see you're all better, Princess,” Rainbow said as she hugged the Princess back.

“Thanks to you,” Saundra replied after letting go.

“Yes,” Unna agreed as she approached the girl and held her hand. “You helped us in our time of need, not only to save Saundra but also to expose Dushta's betrayal.”

“Well, I had help from Carmen and her team. And Yod.” Rainbow looked at Yod, who looked away while blushing.

Queen Unna couldn't help but smile at the two. Princess Vera then approached the group, more precisely Casey and Gabby.

“Gabby and Casey, it's so wonderful to see you again,” Vera said as she hugged them.

“Nice to see you as well, Princesa,” Gabby greeted the Princess.

“Yeah, nice to see you,” Casey greeted as Vera let go.

“I never got the chance to properly thank you for saving me back on the road,” Vera thanked the two.

“Nothing we couldn't handle,” Casey boasted, which caused Gabby to roll her eyes.

Unna turned to the rest and said, “And I wanted to thank you also for helping with those ice machines.”

“Just doing what we do best,” Mikey boasted, causing Raph to hit him.

Prince Deepack and Princess Chaara approached everyone else.

“So you’re the famous Rainbow Dash we heard so much about,” Deepack told the girl.

“My parents,” Yod introduced them. “Deepack and Chaara Nyaa.”

“Yod has talked about you, you know,” Chara teased.

“Mom,” Yod said in embarrassment.

The family laughed at Yod's embarrassment.

Vera then noticed Spike scampering up to them. Vera and Saundra couldn't help but adore the puppy.

“Aw, hello, little doggy,” Vera said as she held Spike and cuddled him, which Spike loved.

Chompy crawled up on Raph's shoulder, revealing his presence. Saundra instantly adored him.

“Aw, what a little cutie,” Saundra said, gushing at the little turtle.

Rainbow picked Chompy up and presented him to the Princess, “This is Chompy Picasco.” Rainbow brought Chompy forward so Saundra could pet him.

After petting Chompy, Saundra noticed Sweetheart and Melody. Once she saw Melody, Saundra instantly fell for the girl.

Melody felt a bit awkward when the Princess looked at her. “Uh, honour to meet you, Princess?”

“Please, call me Saundra,” the princess insisted.

Queen Unna got everyone's attention, “Why don't we all gather in the dining area and catch up over chai.”

“Oh, I like Chai tea,” Keno said.

“Uh, Keno, was it? Deepack asked. “Chai is tea.”

“Thank goodness Khivr isn't here right now,” Yod whispered, Vera nodding in agreement.

“My apologies, you're Majesty,” Keno apologised.

“It's alright, young man,” Unna forgave. “Just be careful with what you say from now on.”

The Royal family led their guests, the ninjas, to the sitting room with a round table. Once everyone gathered and took their seats, the servants served everyone tea.

“I am quite curious,” said Unna before pouring herself some tea. “How did you Turtles came to be?”

“Last we spoke in Seattle, you mentioned your father was Hamato Yoshi.” Said Yod.

“That’s right?” asked Donnie.

“Did…you know of him?” asked Mikey.

“Not personally.” Said Deepack, “But we have heard of him.”

“Of how he and his family died nearly seventeen years ago in a fire when the Clan fell.” Said Chaara as her voice was in partial despair.

“But your being here, confirms he survived.” Said Deepak in relief and delight.

“Sounds like you know more about the Hamato Clan than a few others do.” Said Raph in suspicion.

“The Hamato Clan is highly respected in our country.” Said Unna before taking a sip of her tea.

“We kinda figured after seein’ that there statue at the center.” Said Applejack, remembering what they saw earlier.

“How is it that Reinkani knows about the Hamato Clan?” asked Leo.

“About thirty years ago,” began Chaara, “Reinkani had been invaded by those who wish to do our country harm and gain our resources. The previous clan leader, Hamato Yuuta, led his clan and aided us in our time of need. They drove them away that day and saved all of Reinkani that day.”

“Whoa.” Said Mikey in awe as he and the others were amazed and didn’t know about that part of their Clan’s past.

Unna placed her cup down onto the table after taking a sip, “From then on, the Hamato Clan have been worshipped in our country. We were saddened when we heard of their demise. Even if we don’t know the full details.”

“But most of us do.” Said Leo on behalf of himself, Karai, the Turtles, their allies and the Rainbooms.

“How?” asked Vera, as the royal family wished to know.

“It’s like this.” Began Leo.

Leo explained how the Hamato and Foot clans were at war with one another until one day, the Hamato Clan defeated the Foot Clan. Then Yuuta discovered Oroku Saki was all who survived, but he was but a baby, so instead, he decided to adopt Saki.

Over the years, the two of them grew up together like brothers but were sometimes rivals when training. Though Saki didn’t want the help, it didn’t stop Yoshi from trying. Then in time, they both fell in love with a woman named Tang Shen, but she chose Yoshio instead, thus sparking further jealousy from Saki, even when both Tang Shen and Yoshi gained a daughter, naming her Miwa.

Then one day, someone who descended from their ancient enemy, Hoo Chan, who tricked both clans into waging war long ago, told Saki of his family origins. And in time, jealousy turned into hatred when he learned of his origins and vowed vengeance against the Hamato Clan. So, whilst his newly formed foot attacked the remaining Hamato ninjas, Saki chose to confront Yoshi. The two of them fought, especially Saki, who unintentionally starting a fire within their dojo, causing it to slowly burn.

Tang Shen tried to stop the fight, but Saki, in his bloodlust for vengeance, struck her down as she took the blow, killing her instantly. But during the fire, part of Saki’s face burnt, deforming him. After the fight, Saki took Miwa away, leaving Yoshi to his fate.

“So, after killing Tang Shen and burning down the Dojo,” concluded Leo, “Shredder ended up taking Miwa away while he thought Yoshi died in the fire. In time, Saki rebuilt the Foot Clan, took over Japan’s underbelly, and donned the name, Shredder.”

The entire Royal family was in tears after learning what had happened to the clan, but they were also scared.

“I can’t believe Oroku Saki would do that,” Vera said in tears.

“Shredder was filled with nothing but hatred,” Leo said.

“Still, he’s a horrible man.” Said Vera.

“Man? Shredder is anything but a man.” Raph retorted.

“He was a monster, a demon,” Leo said, angrily remembering the Shredder.

“And he took Miwa away?” Saundra asked. “What became of her?”

Karai then said, “Actually, you're looking at Miwa right now.”

The family gasped in surprise.

“You're the child Shredder stole?” Unna asked.

“Yes. After Shredder stole me, he renamed me Karai,” Karai explained. “He trained me in the ways of the Foot while telling me that he was my birth father and Yoshi was the one who killed my mother.”

“Oh my,” Chaara said in shock at what Karai went through.

“But…what happened to Hamato Yoshi?” asked Yod in concern.

“After the Hamato Clan fell,” began Leo, “Hamato Yoshi, or Master Splinter, came to New York to start a new life.”

Leo explained that not long after arriving in New York, he bought four baby turtles from a pet store. But then he encountered a handful of strange new men, who in turn caused him to come into contact with Mutagen and the last thing he touched…a rat.

In turn, the mutagen mutated Splinter into a giant rat while mutating the turtles into more human-like creatures.

Leo explained how Hamato Yoshi bought four baby turtles from a pet store, and then he encountered a strange man on the street, which led to him mutating into a giant rat and the turtles mutating into more human-like creatures.

“And so, Master Splinter kept us hidden down in the sewers and trained us for fifteen years,” Leo told them.

The Royal Family were surprised by that story.

“Whoa, now that's a fascinating story,” Saundra said with interest.

“But living in the sewer? Not very hygienic,” Chaara said, feeling disgusted.

“Eh, it's not so bad,” Mikey encouraged.

They then continued to tell them about their adventures, including facing the Kraang, mutants, and Triceratons.

“Wow, you faced a lot of enemies,” Vera said.

“Reinkani had enemies in its past, but nothing like what you dealt with,” Deepack said.

“Yep. Eventually, we got involved and taught the ways of the Hamato Clan,” April said on behalf of herself and the allies.

“And us,” Sunset told the family on behalf of herself and her friends.

“It’s a great honour to be part of the clan,” Yod told them.

“It is,” Leo agreed.

“But what of you, child?” Unna asked, looking at Karai. “Did you eventually find out the truth?”

“I did,” said Karai, “After meeting the turtles and learning the truth.”

“While Shredder thought Master Splinter died, he eventually learned that Yoshi survived and was in New York,” Leo explained. “

Leo explained how Shredder first sent Bradford and Xever after them and how the Turtles only barley managed to escape their first encounter. And how he recruited more henchmutants and how each encounter with him was more dangerous than the last.

Karai took over and told them how she first met Leo and became an enemy of the Turtles. But then she learned the truth and Shredder locked her away.

“He put you in a cell?” Saundra said in disbelief.

“He did,” Karai conformed.

She told them of how they broke her out of prison, only for Shredder to be captured again. During a fight, Karai fell into a Vad of Mutagen, turning her into a snake hybrid. She demonstrated to them, which shocked the family. After turning back to normal, Karai mentioned how the snake form made her lose her mind. Then the Shredder captured her and placed a mind-controlled worm inside of her, and he switched from Foot Clan ninjas to Footbots, throwing away the ninja traditions.

“And that was until the Rainbooms were involved.” Said Karai.

“So, how are you girls involved?” Vera asked.

“And what was with those powers you had?” Yod asked, remembering Rainbow's speed.

“It's magic from our geodes,” Sunset explained.

“Of course,” Unna confirmed with nostalgia. “It's Equestrian Magic.”

The Ninjas gasped at what the Queen said, which was that she knew Equestrian Magic.

“You know about Equestrian magic?” Sunset asked.

“Yes, my dear. I know about the magic and its place of origin, Equestria,” Unna revealed, whilst hiding a smirk behind her teacup before she took a sip.

“You know about Equestria?” Twilight asked.

“Of course. I will tell you, but first, I want you to continue with what you know about Equestria,” Unna asked.

Sunset hesitated, but she told them, “Because I'm originally from Equestria. But then I came to Canterlot City, and the magic followed me.” Sunset didn't tell them about her dark days, as she didn't want a royal family thinking wrong about her.

Then they told them of how the Dazzlings came along and nearly took over the school, but Twilight’s counterpart, who happens to be a Princess, much to the family’s surprise, came and helped them, but Sunset was able to help rally them when she helped them realize what they did wrong.

Then Princess Twilight had a vision of the Dazzlings working with the Foot Clan, so she came over to help them. They went to New York, met April and Casey, and through them, they met the Turtles and Master Splinter. They taught the girls the way of the Hamato Clan and fought the Shredder to a standstill.

After they won, they all went back home. Shortly after that, that’s when they met Twilight during the Friendship Games, as well as some of their magic that got out of control.

“That doesn’t sound good,” Deepack pointed out.

“Yeah, my tracker and the magic caused many things to happen,” Twilight said.

“Which included me,” Spike spoke up.

The family were shocked and taken aback by Spike’s ability to speak.

“Your dog can talk?” Vera asked in surprise.

Spike looked annoyed and said, “Yes, and you’re speaking with giant turtles and heard of Equestrian Magic and the weirdest thing you find weird is a talking dog.”

Spike realised who he was talking to, which caused him to bow in respect. “Er, I meant to disrespect your majesties.”

Saundra then approached the talking pup with a stern look.

“For what you just said...” Saundra said before she smiled and grabbed Spike's paws, “...I’m gonna squish your cute little paws.”

“Squish my...” The princess grabbed Spike and snuggled, which the pup tried to get away from, “No, stop.” But Spike secretly loved it whilst wagging his tail.

Nearly everyone couldn't help but adore the scenery. The Royals chuckled at the youngest, knowing her love for animals.

“All right, dearie, I think the puppy has had enough,” Unna told Saundra.

Saundra put the puppy down and sat beside her family while Spike sat on Twilight’s lap.

Twilight then continued to tell them about the Friendship Games, about how Twilight got consumed by the magic and transformed into Midnight Sparkle, but about how Sunset talked her down, causing her to turn back.

“Oh my goodness,” Chaara said, her hand over her mouth.

“I knew Equestrian Magic was powerful, but I didn’t realise it was that powerful,” Unna said. “I’m sorry that happened to you.”

“Thanks, but I’ve moved past it now,” Twilight said. She then looked at Leo “Thanks to my friends.”

Twilight and Leo looked at each other deeply. Unna saw and had a grin on face as she could something between them.

But Yod ruined the moment, “Back at the Hospital, you said you were the leader of the Clan. Does that mean...?”

The Ninjas looked at each other with a hint of sadness. That was enough for the Royal Family to realise.

“What happened?” Vera asked.

“Shredder happened,” April said.

“He began using the Mutagen on himself,” Donnie explained.

“Turning himself into Super Shredder,” Mikey said in fear.

“Master Splinter fought against him,” Raph said, remembering the events.

“But Shredder killed him,” Leo said in dismay.

The Royal Family had solem looks.

“I'm so sorry about your father,” Vera said in tears.

“Thanks. But that wasn't the end of it,” Leo continued.

Leo told them that they knew Shredder wouldn't stop going after them, or their families. So they decided to infiltrate Shredder's mansion and end him, once and for all.

“So I delivered the final blow, and like that, Shredder, was finished,” Leo said with seriousness.

The family were stunned.

Unna spoke up, “He was a monster, you did what you had to do.”

“Yes. For my friends, for my family. For the Clan,” Leo declared with determination.

Yod stood up and walked over to a chest in the corner. “Leonardo, I wish to see if you are worthy to hold the title of leader of the Hamato Clan.” He then got out his sword and spun it around.

Leo got the message, “I accept your challenge.”

Outside in the courtyard. Leo and Yod stood face-to-face with each other. The other ninjas and the Royal Family watched in anticipation.

Both Turtle and Prince bowed to each other as they drew out their swords.

“Let’s see if you are worthy of Sensei to the Clan,” Yod declared.

“I'll show you why Master Splinter chose me,” Leo said as he drew a single sword.

Both stood there in anticipation and then Yod charged at him. Yod attacked while Leo blocked his strikes. Then Leo tried a swing, but Yod jumped over to evade it before trying another swing, which Leo blocked.

At the sides, the others watched in anticipation.

“They looked evenly matched,” Karai pointed out.

“Leo's got this,” Raph said, having faith in his brother. “Come on, Leo!”

“Show that Prince who rules at the sword!” Casey cheered. The Family looked at him, which made Casey nervous, “Uh, no offence.”

Queen Unna rolled her eyes in amusement while the other family brushed it off.

“Come on, Yod!” Vera said, rooting for her cousin despite not keeping it regal.

Rainbow felt conflicted. On the one hand, she wanted to root for her friend and leader, but on the other, she wanted to root for the boy she had a crush on.

Leo and Yod continued fighting until they broke apart.

“You were taught well,” Leo declared.

“As were you, but I'm not making this easy!” Yod's sword then became double-bladed as he charged.

Leo got out his other sword and charged at him. The two kept clashing as Yod kept twirling his sword, which Leo kept blocking. The two then broke apart.

The two stared at each other intensely. But then Yod sheathed his sword with a smile, saying, “You are truly worthy to lead the clan.” Yod then bowed in respect.

Leo bowed in return. Everyone cheered at the great duel they had just seen. The Royal family clapped while the ninjas cheered.

“Nice one, Leo,” Twilight complimented, which made Leo blush.

Rainbow approached Yod, “You did great out there, Yod.”

“Thanks, Rainbow,” Yod replied as he also blushed.

Leo approached Yod, “Yod, you were trained well. But I must ask, where did you learn to fight like that?”

Yod faced the ninjas and motioned to them.

“Hamato Clan, I wish for you to come with me to meet someone significant.”

Applejack came forward, “Who?”

“The one who taught me,” Yod said. He then turned to his family and did then salute.

Unna bowed her head in return, giving him permission.

So, they all followed the Prince to meet someone special.

As they left, Vera turned to Yalimi with a smirk, “Did he freeze?”

General Yalimi couldn't help but smirk as well, “Like an antelope in headlights.”

The family chuckled a bit.

Author's Note

Shoutout to Postwarmonkey50 for helping me out with the writing.

The part about nearly seventeen years passing since Tang Shen's death, we don't know how much time has truly passed, so we're just guessing.

Also, the part about Ho-Chan, it's something that will be revealed in Jebens1's story,
Equestria Ninja Scoob: The Return of Ho Chan