Hey guys ^-^ This is my first ever fanfiction so I am sorry about any mistakes! I am also very new to this site so sorry if I submit it wrong or something because knowing me XD I would. Set in the 2003 series! Not any of that back to the future nonsense XD
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Day 1 – Question and Answerers?
Leonardo's POV-

Running through the heavy rain, jumping from rooftop to rooftop I was running from something, what I was running from I don't know. I came to a very quick stop as I then realised there were no more rooftops to jump onto ahead of me… Slowly turning around I suddenly felt a strong pang of terror strike me as the sky started to turn and churn black and blood red. The rain stopped though I didn't know if that was supposed to be a good or a bad thing right now.

"What the shell is going on" I muttered to myself… I had to get back home I knew that much. I kept that in mind to keep my mind focused amongst the chaos that was happening around me.
Just as I started to backtrack to familiar ground I heard the faintest sound of footsteps running behind me first starting off as kinda jogging then speeding up to a full sprint behind me. One thing crossed my mind just at that moment.

Fear.

I ran faster, breathing heavily in fact I was panicking. Looking back only to see a dark shadow following me along with the murky atmosphere of the deep surroundings. I had to keep moving. Just then I heard my name being called by a dark voice…

"Leonardo"

It scared me. I needed my brothers and father… I kept my mind on them wondering if they were okay. The footsteps were getting closer as they did I seemed to be going slower with every step closer they took. I turned my head back to see just what was following me only to realize I wasn't running anymore instead I was falling.

"Leonardo" The voice repeated my name only now slightly louder and more morbid sounding.

I was still falling getting closer and closer to the nearing ground. I screamed.

"WHO ARE YOU?" I shouted

"Wake up Leonardo" The voice faded away just before I hit the pavement I woke up, sitting up straight in bed panting then looking around the room….

"It was just a nightmare…"

A little Later that morning…

The lair was a quiet place in the early hours of the Morning for me a place of solitude, a time when I could just have some peace and time for myself to meditate, train and just relax alone. I don't mind my brothers being around but I cannot be around them every moment if you understand. Sitting in a lotus position on the meditation mat I attempt to solve unwandered problems and questions, to better myself, mind and-

"!"

"Mikey…" Well… There goes my quiet time…I could tell this was going to be just one of those days already.

"LEOOOO SAVE MEEEE!" Mikey yelled as he dived behind the red leather sofa to avoid Raph who was soaking wet and running in soon after

"MIKEY! I AM GOING TO END YOU!" Raph practically growls.

I stand up and stand between the two "Guys… "I try to reason but was rudely cut off by Raph diving over me and tackling Mikey onto the ground.

"AH! You'll never take me alive!" Mikey said with a smile on his face then jumped up and ran into his own room locking the door behind himself, Raph gets to his feet twitching in anger.

"UGH!" Raph grunts as he storms back to his own room leaving a wet trail behind himself. That went better than expected…

I spotted Don who was sitting on one of the sofas the other side of the room then getting up, walking across the room to go to his lab, suddenly loosing his balance and slipping on the wet floor. Again I let out a sigh.

"Need a hand?" I offer walking over; looking up at me he nodded then took my hand standing up

"Thank you bro…" He said gratefully

"You okay there Don? You slipped and fell pretty hard" I asked a little concerned- He smiled and nodded indicating he was fine.

"Well I have work to do" Don said while walking out and into his lab-
I was now just stood alone in the middle of the room…

"My son" I heard Master Splinter call from the door way.

"Yes sensei? " I say bowing my head as he enters the room showing my respect to the elder…
"I will not be here the next few days I am asking you as the eldest and leader to keep things in order while I am absent"

I nod "Where are you going sensei?" Starting to wonder but not question where Splinter would be going this time… since he always goes to such interesting places…

"I will be staying with the ancient one to discuss matters which do not concern you Leonardo" He talked soft but firm as he normally did.

"Yes sensei good luck on your journey" Still pondering on the previous thought that had crossed my mind.

"Thank you Leonardo, Don't forget I am counting on you" He said looking me straight in the eyes…

"I know father I will not let you down" I stared as Master Splinted exited the room.
"Alone again" I said to myself but then my shell cell started ringing "Ugh if this is Mikey pranking me again…"
I complain opening the phone like device and holding it up "Hello?" I start the conversation if it is even that. Knowing Mikey he's probably left the phone by the hot pipe in his room again that always makes the phone sound as if it's being mauled then that makes me worry but no! I know of his tricks now!

"Hello Leonardo"

Hm… Wait that voice it sounded very maliciously grim… I knew that voice… no it can't be…"Who is this!" It can't be I know we killed him!

"Join us Leonardo"

The voice almost sounded convincing for some strange reason… No! What am I thinking!
"Shredder! I thought you were dead!"
I was shocked, Master Splinter soon reappearing in the doorway at the Shredders name being mentioned.

"You are the one we need" The shredder's tone of calm voice.

"Well you can forget it! There's no way I am doing anything for you!" I shout before hanging up the shell cell.

"My son what is happening?" Splinter walked closer, I shake my head and look at him

"The Shredder just… he's alive" Splinter seemed calm but I could tell this troubled him deeply.

"My son, Are you sure?" He looked up at me unsure about what he had just heard about the shredder not being dead when he was so sure in their last confrontation the Shredder was defeated.

"Yes Master I am sure but… I don't understand how" Now looking confused I turned my gaze up from the floor to face master slinters gaze.

"As am I Leonardo, But you must remember evil such as his is not easily extinguished" This worried me even more… Splinter was showing a worried expression and that is something that doesn't cross his expression often.

"Will you still be leaving on your journey father?"

Splinter wondered on this momentarily "I must Leonardo now we know the shredder is alive I have more matters to discuss with the ancient one" Looking down once again I nodded understanding his point.

"I will try to keep Raph, Don and Mikey down here in your absence I would rather there were no unnecessary fights with the Shredder around" Though I have to admit that was going to be a big challenge for me, not that I mind of course I love challenges.

"Leonardo" Splinter spoke.

Snapping back out of my thoughts I looked at him quickly "Yes master?"

"Be careful and do not go out of the sewers for a while. If you need something contact April and get her to take the back rout here… I sense the shredder is planning something" With that he walked out slowly with the help of his walking stick.

I was alone in the room again… but not the kind of relaxing alone I wanted, the kind of alone when something's going on and it worry's you to be alone… The words of the shredder still fresh in my mind. 'Join us Leonardo' 'You are the one we need' I wonder what he meant by that….

"BOO" Came the loud voice of Mikey from behind me though I didn't move, I wasn't scared he had done that trick to many times now for it to scare anyone who knew Mikey that well.

"Aww man, common Leo work with me! You could've at least flinched a little!" He whined.

"No Mikey." I looked at him seriously.

"Geeze! Lighten up Leo I was just kidding around! What's got you so serious?" Talking in his goofy annoying Mikey voice… I don't mean to sound mean but this was a serious moment.

"The shredder is alive Mikey"

His grin faded and was soon replaced by an expression of worry and disbelief "Seriously!"

"And master Splinter will not be here for a while either he has meetings that needs attending to"
"AWWWWW MAN! This sucks!" He was whining again.

"Now do you understand why I'm being so serious?" I was sounding pretty serious today… I'd better lighten up a little. "But it's okay we'll get April to bring us pizza tomorrow then we can watch a movie"

This cheered him a lot, his goofy grin returned "Thanks Leo! You never let us eat junk food when master splinter goes away!"

"Well we could all use something to cheer us up- Oh, Mikey would you do me a favour and tell the others about the Shredder, Master splinter and to stay down in the sewers until we hear otherwise or unless there is an emergency?"

He was just staring at me now "Yep! I'll tell them in one sentence!" Then he ran out cheerfully.

And this is why I should never ask Mikey to repeat what I said to the others…
Yawning, I turned my head to look at the clock Hm that's funny I shouldn't be tired already its only midday. Looking back at the four options I could do right now.

1. Train in the dojo
2. Check up on my brothers
3. Read up on bushido
4: Go topside and scout around the Shredders last known location to see if I could find out what he was planning or any useful information.

I'm not one to disobey orders but I was leaning towards the fourth option even though I was instructed to stay in it would help if I could find out something… anything heck even a clue or a hint would be use full as to what the shredder was planning. So I made that my goal for the day! To find out something about the Shredders plan.

"Leo!" Raph came stomping in.

"Hm?" I turned to face him giving him the same soft though firm stare I usually do.

"What's all this Mikey said 'bout not going topside! I don't care if the Shredder is back!" He was the angry hothead as usual…

"Raph staying down here is an order!" Speaking sharply as well as giving him the glare.

"I don't need you tell 'in me what to do SplinterJr! I'll do what I want to do!" With that he stomped into his room before I could lecture him about why it is important to stay hidden in times like this. Though I could talk I was about to break my own orders as well as master splinters but at least I had a good reason!

Just then My Shell cell started to beep again, I answered it once more. "Hello?"

"Leonardo YOU are the one we need" Came the sharp thick voice of the shredder.
"I don't understand! What do you need me for?" I figured I should get as much information as I could from him.

"Would you consider meeting me so we could… discuss this matter" Does he think I am really that stupid?

"You are kidding right? The last time I met with you my brothers followed me and you tried to slice me with that metal gauntlet of yours! There is no way I would even consider meeting with you!"

The line went dead. Shutting the shell cell then putting it neatly on the table. "Hm Why would he bother asking me to meet with him…? What the shell is he planning?"

"You're losing it Leo" Mikey chuckled from behind me. "Talking to yourself"

"I wasn't talking to myself!" I said in defense.

"It's okay bro your secret is safe with me!" Grinning widely he snatched the TV remote off of the table then jumped onto the sofa obviously waiting for his favorite show to come on.

"Aww man! Why'd they have to put so many commercials on?" He whined.

Just looking at him then walking out; I really didn't have an interest in television right now. Walking out I passed a mirror out of the corner of my eye I saw my reflection staring back at me. Now stopping and turning to face the mirror I thought to myself how fearful I had become of my reflection these past few weeks ever since the nightmares had started.