From Karai, to Miwa, to Nobody

[Penst0ck]

So heres a thought;

If there is any already established character in the show that could be Nobody, I'd say it would be Karai. Think about it, the girl has gone through so much considering her identity. She could end up like Terra did in Teen Titans and reject her previous identity(s) to make peace with herself. She could just ring her hands up and go;

"You know what. !@#% it. I'm not Karai, I'm not Miwa, I'm Nobody…

And we still don't know the side effects Splinter's healing had on her mind.

My less favorite theory is that she'l forget who she is all together and use her skills how she sees fit without the drama of her past holding her down. It would be a test of character if she'd use them for crime or vigilantism.

It may come off as a 'reset copout', but it may be a way to get her back in action wile finally making her come to a conclusion on how she will move forward.

[Shark_Blade]

Just a helmet and some advance battle suit doesn't really change anything within her tbh. She's still Karai/Miwa...

And that's "Terra" not "Tera". Ahh.. My BBxTerra feels.

[The Happy One]

Ah Ha! Now I was wondering if I was the only one who thought about that and- wow- I'm not! I think that would make a ton of sense because who really is Karai if she's not- well- Karai? I can imagine her just wanting to start over and although she loves Splinter- or at least knows she should- but not sure how, y'know? It's not that easy. What, in her mind, might be easier is to just disappear. Literally become Nobody.
Because, quite frankly, I always wondered what they'd do with Karai after she accepts the truth.

[myconius]

y'know, actually ... that COULD work.

[Penst0ck]

Originally Posted by Shark_Blade

Just a helmet and some advance battle suit doesn't really change anything within her tbh. She's still Karai/Miwa...

And that's "Terra" not "Tera". Ahh.. My BBxTerra feels.

True. But,taking on the Nobody mantel would be a symbol of her choosing or procrastinating on an identity to move on with her life wile still kicking butt. Through her time vigilante(ing) or encountering the turtles again, she may come to her conclusion. So yes, she still is Karai/Miwa but this time she can accept her identity on her own terms and not just accept what's thrown at her. Wile wearing a badass battle suit! (srlsy where did Bebop get his?)

And I've corrected it, thanks. :3

[Penst0ck]

Originally Posted by The Happy One

Ah Ha! Now I was wondering if I was the only one who thought about that and- wow- I'm not! I think that would make a ton of sense because who really is Karai if she's not- well- Karai? I can imagine her just wanting to start over and although she loves Splinter- or at least knows she should- but not sure how, y'know? It's not that easy. What, in her mind, might be easier is to just disappear. Literally become Nobody.
Because, quite frankly, I always wondered what they'd do with Karai after she accepts the truth.

Phew I thought I was just shooting in the dark here! I just think there needs to be another step to happen for Karai to reach before she turns full good guy(if thats happening). She may not be willing to comeback to Splinter so soon over guilt of what she's put her family through, even after she accepted the truth. Just some kind of spirit quest or brake from the drama I feel is needed for her to come full circle.

With all that drama invested in the tug or war that is Karai's life. Her tug back should not be that easy.

[victory_angel]

I agree that could be an interesting twist to her character. I could see her coming one last time as their enemy.

Assuming that Splinter is brought back only to die a second time in the Turtle's efforts to prevent earths distruction. The Turtles would need to inform Karai that Splinter is dead. She would insist that they are lying to protect him and that he has to come for them. April and Casey come to help the Turtles, April also tells Karai that Splinter is gone and that he was murdered before their very eyes by the Shredder. This causes Karai to fly into and emotional rage where she coughs up the any other worms that are crawling in her brain.

The Turtles are happy that she is free finally. Karai however feels there isn't a place for her any longer. Leo tries to insist that she has a family who would welcome her if she wishes them to. Karai again appreciates the gesture but insists that she needs to spend some time alone to sort out who she is.

If Splinter survives the Triceraton invasion.
He would be able to break through to Karai eliminating hold any other worms have on her.

However Karai feels that she needs to sort herself out before she feels she can be welcomed back into their family. Splinter understandingly tells Karai that she should take whatever time she needs but there is a family waiting for her when she chooses to return.

Then when Karai does return she returns calling herself "Nobody"

[Penst0ck]

Originally Posted by victory_angel

I agree that could be an interesting twist to her character. I could see her coming one last time as their enemy.

Assuming that Splinter is brought back only to die a second time in the Turtle's efforts to prevent earths distruction. The Turtles would need to inform Karai that Splinter is dead. She would insist that they are lying to protect him and that he has to come for them. April and Casey come to help the Turtles, April also tells Karai that Splinter is gone and that he was murdered before their very eyes by the Shredder. This causes Karai to fly into and emotional rage where she coughs up the any other worms that are crawling in her brain.

The Turtles are happy that she is free finally. Karai however feels there isn't a place for her any longer. Leo tries to insist that she has a family who would welcome her if she wishes them to. Karai again appreciates the gesture but insists that she needs to spend some time alone to sort out who she is.

If Splinter survives the Triceraton invasion.
He would be able to break through to Karai eliminating hold any other worms have on her.

However Karai feels that she needs to sort herself out before she feels she can be welcomed back into their family. Splinter understandingly tells Karai that she should take whatever time she needs but there is a family waiting for her when she chooses to return.

Then when Karai does return she returns calling herself "Nobody"

Oh the FanFitcion FEELZ this sparks! It is so important to me to hear the hurts and Splinter tell Karai she still has a home with them, whatever she chooses. It's crucial for a young adult to find themselves, even away from family. Splinter, please live to tell your daughter that!

[Powder]

Do not want.

[neatoman]

Originally Posted by Powder

Do not want.

Would you prefer Angel or Officer Longer then?

[myconius]

this 'Nobody' mantle for Miwa is actually a very cool idea!

if by some chance that ever happened i'd hope that Shredder would make an Evil Karai clone, just to keep things interesting.

[Penst0ck]

Originally Posted by myconius

this 'Nobody' mantle for Miwa is actually a very cool idea!

if by some chance that ever happened i'd hope that Shredder would make an Evil Karai clone, just to keep things interesting.

Yeah, wouldn't it be funny if he named that clone Pimiko?

[TurFlytle]

Funnily enough, I dreamed this exact idea.

[Jephael]

It could work, though I gotta admit, I'd prefer them have the original Nobody, or even do what IDW did and bring in a teenaged version of Angel.

[Tetsu Deinonychus]

Honestly, it's not a bad idea. The Nick show takes so many liberties with the classic characters anyway. This would be a somewhat cool one.

[Penst0ck]

Originally Posted by Tetsu Deinonychus Power-5

Honestly, it's not a bad idea. The Nick show takes so many liberties with the classic characters anyway. This would be a somewhat cool one.

Exactly! And the great thing about Nobody's concept is that anyone wanting to dole out vigilante justice, that ARN'T the turtles or Casey, can become nobody.

Or let me coin a phrase here; Anybody could be Nobody

Who's to say after Karai's development as Nobody is done that someone else like Angel in IDW can't take on the mantle.

Thanks for reviving the thread btw