"Thank you all for being here today," Bishop said to the Utrom council as he joined them at the head base in Dimension X. The large conference room was bright with soft blue lighting. The council sat around the oval table, their reflections in the glossy tabletop staring at Bishop.

"I know this meeting is very sudden - how I should be requesting a meeting months in advance, not a week. However, I have some urgent news we must discuss."

"Of course, Bishop," the Urtom queen answers. "What news must you discuss with us?"

"It has recently come to my attention that the mutants on the planet Earth are ignoring our rules and guidelines for their kind. Especially the Salamandrian female, Lieutenant Y'gythgba."

The Utrom council shifted their gaze to each other, confused. Unsure where Bishop was going with his statement.

"Bishop," Queen says, "What do you mean?"

"I have already created a list of new rules for mutants to follow and I would like your approval so I may act on them immediately," he explains as he places a mountain of papers onto the table. "And as for the rogue Salamandrian," he continues, "I suggest that it is best we remove Y'gythgba from planet Earth."

The Utrom council are surprised by Bishop's claim. Whispers and quick comments of what he said begin being told through Pawn and Rook.

"But, Bishop," Queen says, trying to keep everyone calm in her soothing tone of voice. "Lieutenant Y'gythgba has done nothing wrong. I see no point in removing her from the planet Earth."

"Nothing wrong?! Your majesty, she is violating my- our rules. According to the laws we formed with the EPF, 'Non earthlings are not permitted on Earth unless they have a purpose for the planet'. Y'gythgba agreed to this law when she first came to Earth. Yet, she continues to stay even though she is not an Earthling. She is breaking the rules as we speak. Therefore, by the laws of the council and the EPF, she is considered a criminal!"

"Monsieur Bishop does make a point," Pawn says in a baffled tone.

The Queen signs, "But Bishop-"

"Not to mention the Mighty Mutanimals who are harboring her in their lair, as well as Raphael and the rest of the turtles assisting her," Bishop adds. "Perhaps Raphael is putting a bad influence on Y'gythgba. You all know how that stubborn turtle can be."

Rook's eyes widen as she looks at Bishop confused by his reason, "A bad influence?" she repeated to herself.

Bishop keeps going, "We worked too hard to win back our home of Dimension X. We lost it before because we were too weak and didn't put up a fight. Enforcing these new laws, putting these mutants in their place, and removing Y'gythgba will set an example."

"Well, what do you propose we do?" the Queen asked.

"Since Y'Gythgba refuses to listen to words and adhere to our rules, then perhaps a being like her will respond with brute force and action."

"Bishop," Rook says, "you're not suggesting-"

"A full out force on all mutant kind? Yes."

"What?!" Rook asked in shock.

"Sacré bleu!" Pawn cries.

"Your majesty!" Rook says with worry. "We can't let Bishop do this."

The Utrom Queen was silent for a long moment, thinking over her decision. She then takes a deep breath and speaks.

"Perhaps Bishop is right..." Queen says softly, "Maybe it's best we follow through with these new laws from Bishop."

"But your majesty!" Rook cries as she gets up from her chair, "Bishop is just-"

"Rook! Sit down!" Queen orders, her strong voice booming through the room, "Bishop is doing what's best for the planet Earth. Perhaps it's time we take action."

Queen gets up from her seat. Her head held high as she took control of the room.

"Those in favor of approving Bishop's new laws on all mutant kind on the planet Earth along with removing all non Earthlings from the planet?" Queen asked.

Bishop, Pawn, and the Utrom Queen all raise their hands.

"Those opposed?"

Rook silently raises her hand.

"Then it's settled. Mutants will be put under new control and Y'gythgba will be removed from the planet Earth. Bishop, you may go on with your plans tomorrow night. But I warn you, do not take advantage of this power. I trust you'll be wise with your actions."

"Of course, your highness," Bishop says with a smile. "You will not regret this decision."

Queen nods as she leaves the meeting room, with Pawn following behind her. Bishop stayed behind to collect his items, looking over his papers and files, as Rook stared at her Urtom colleague. They were alone as the room grew quiet.

"This isn't about your rules," Rook finally said, breaking the silence.

"What do you mean?" Bishop said in a tone that Rook could tell he was just messing with her.

"You know what I mean. Ever since Professor Honeycutt told you about Raphael's proposal last week, you've been acting strange and working harder than ever before. At first I just ignored it, but now I know why. You're just trying to keep Raphael and Y'gythgba apart. This is all for your sake, not Earth's. You're just claiming that this is all a threat to convince the council."

"And what if that's true?" Bishop said in a cold tone. "You can't do anything about it. I have more power over you in the council. And the Queen is on my side."

"Do you not realize what their love can do for the galaxy?" Rook asked. "We can unite planets, open Earth to other worlds, even allow mutants and humans to coexist instead of treating mutants poorly-"

"Their engagement can also cause collisions with other planets which can possibly lead to chaos."

"You're paranoid, Bishop. The galaxy is different now and you refuse to see that. You want everything your own way and when one being steps slightly out of line you see it as a threat."

"My way is what's keeping the Earth safe!" Bishop says angrily.

"Bishop, you're willing to put other lives at stake just to get what you want! You're abusing your power!" Rook said, her voice beginning to rise.

"I'm not abusing it," Bishop said to Rook with a cold glance from his dark shades. "I'm just putting it into good use."

And with that he left, leaving Rook alone - feeling defeated and powerless.

Back in New York, in the turtle's lair, Raphael sat on his bed with Chompy peacefully resting by his side. In his hands is the ring he plans to give to Mona Lisa when he proposes to her. The ring was a beautiful rose gold hoop with a sparkly round diamond in the center, along with two tiny clear jewels on the side. Raph looked at it in admiration. It was truly a ring worthy for someone as perfect as her.

"I definitely owe Casey big time for helping me get this..." Raph says to himself.

Raphael then takes a moment, seeming to be deep in thought, but then pulls out his T-Phone and quickly searches through his contacts. He dials the number and holds his phone up, hearing the other end ringing, waiting for an answer. Suddenly on the other line, Raph hears the voice he's been longing to hear.

"Hello?" Mona Lisa answered.

"Hey, beautiful," Raph said confidently, before quickly realizing what he said and starts to blush. Nearly fives years of dating and he still gets flustered when he tries to be romantic towards her, "H-How are you?"

On the other end Raph hears Mona giggle, "I'm doing fine, my love. How are you?"

"Pretty good. Um, listen, I was wondering if you were busy tomorrow night?"

"Hmm, not at the moment. I'm free. Why?"

"How about I take you out for date night?"

"This is so sudden," Mona teased, "What's the occasion?"

"I-I err, um..." Raph stuttered as he looked at the ring in his hand, "Th-There's no occasion! Well, I mean... I just want to talk to you about something... important."

Raph hears Mona giggle again, "Alright then. It's a date."

"Great! I'll pick you up at midnight. Dress nice. I'll see you then!"

Raph hangs up and takes a relieving breath as he smiles proudly, "I'm going to do it..." he said to himself, "I'm going to propose to Mona Lisa."