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-2 years and 3 months later- June 5th
Leonardo's P.O.V
I stared at my wall, where the calendar hung. It's been so long since it's happened. Pain engulfed me as I clenched the sheets and tried to swallow it. Who knew I would ever miss Mikey's screw ups, Raph blowing up, or Donnie's scientific rambling.
2 years...and I've spent those 2 years as a human. I somehow mutated into a human, so I know the other guys did too. Master Splinter theorizes that since we were already half humanoid because of him all those years ago and Shredder being the last thing we touched, we became human. To me, Shredder was anything BUT human.
I've searched for my brothers, and for Shredder. But ever since that night he hasn't shown himself and I was never confident enough to try harder. I'm easily used to this body by now and April and Casey has been helping me with the changes. I looked at my slightly long dark hair and deep blue eyes. I was wearing a black open vest with pockets and a blue tank top under it. I was wearing a strap where my katana's could be. My black pants matched the vest like it was one. I had black boots on. My blue mask was on my face. Even after all this time it was weird looking in the mirror and not seeing a turtle.
A knock at the door caught my attention as April peeked her head in. "Hey, Leo..." I nodded as I flipped out of bed and opened the door, grabbing my weapons. "Um..Casey and I are going out for another run.." This caught my attention.
"I'm going too." I said, knowing there was hardly any emotions on my face. April looked down and sighed. She only nodded and I left to go tell Master Splinter. Once entering his dojo I was surprised to hear the faint sound of crying. My heart clenched. Sensei never cried...but I knew why he was crying. I had cried alone every night after another failed attempt to find my brothers. But I knew they were out there, I just knew it.
"...He's going too? But what if we don't find anything again?" Casey's voice came around the corner. I left the dojo and walked out of the lair. Despite being human I still lived down here in the sewers with Master Splinter.
"I'll be fine. I just want to go." I muttered and they jumped in surprise. Casey immediately looked guilty as he held April's hand. Those two had become a couple a year ago and I knew Donnie would have a fit.
"Leo...sorry dude, I didn't mean..." I pushed past Casey and loaded onto the Shellraiser.
"Yes, you did." I replied not looking at them. I heard them climb in and we were off again, another worthless chase to go outside New York and find my brothers.
Raph's P.O.V
I growled as I pushed past one of the people going out of a store. This is crazy, that jerk of a store owner is just asking to be hit by me! I place my hand over my black pants and felt comfort when I felt my sai in the pockets. Whenever I was out in public I couldn't wear my red mask on my face and I miss it.
I walked with my hands still in my pocket a angry pout on my. How LONG has it been since I've seen my brothers? I growled. I am so worthless for not being able to find my way back to New York. I looked at one of the buildings and saw my reflection. When the mutagen spilled on me and my brothers it turned me human! Nwo I have spiky red hair and my green eyes were a bit slanted. I still had my good looks and muscular body at least. I suddenly remembered when I crash landed..
"Ugh..." I groaned and held my head. My body ached all over and it was so hard to move. I pushed myself up, ignoring the pain. Donnie...Leo! I looked around but I could only see the dumbass pod! I broke the door down and fell out in an ungraceful manner. I looked around and found I was in the fucking woods!
"Shit.." I cursed glad my brothers or sensei weren't here to hear me curse. My brothers...Sensei...I slapped my face knowing I couldn't get worked up. I would see them again. I froze when I saw my knees, but it wasn't green, it was white! Holy crap! I'm...I'm human?! What the shell?!
"Wah.." I freaked out and stood up, wobbling and holding on to the outside of the pod. After awhile of freaking out and walking away from the pod I realized that I need clothes and I needed shelter. I ended up trying to take over some hut looking thing I found.
But there was an old woman who lived there and I was so embarrassed when she pushed the door open and saw me, naked. I had to hide behind a tree. To my surprise, she did not make fun of me but pitied me and tried to help me. She let me eat and gave me an outfit to where.
It was from her that I had learned where I crash landed. It was not New York...it was some place called Livingston, I wasn't where I wanted to be anymore.
I shuddered from the memory and glared at some woman who looked at me creepy. I was now 17 years old, it was so weird. But sadly 3 months had passed from mutation day... God, I miss my brothers! I'll find them if it's the last thing I do! With that in mind I ran back to my apartment. My old woman who seemed to really like me bought this complex in her name but let me live here alone. Her name is Beth and she is 82 now. She's like a grandmother I never had or something, but she kind of brought me out of my always angry attitude sometimes. It rises whenever the pain begins though.
As soon as I threw my bag of food on the floor I ran to the phone. I had a plan set in mind and I wasn't going to quit halfway or get depressed anymore. I grabbed the phone and dialed Beth's home number. She might live in the woods but I made her get a phone so she could call me if she needed anything. Hey, it's the least I can do for her.
"Hello?" Her soft voice came out. I smiled a bit.
"Hey Beth, it's Raphael!" I replied. She always loved the fact that I was named after a famous artist. Her mood lightened up.
"Oh, Raphael! How are you?"
"I'm good, Beth! Listen..I'm planning on...going away for awhile so-" I was surprised when she cut me off.
"Raphael, are you going to find your brothers again?" She didn't sound angry. I sighed.
"Yes, Beth. I am going out of town to search for awhile. I may not know what they look like but I'm going to try. This time I'm not getting upset or angry if I can't find them, I'm gonna push on. I am not going to let the fact that I think they might be dead get in the way anymore. Beth, I can't...I just can't live in a world where they don't exist!" I was panting when I finished my rant. My eyes widened at the last thing I said. It was so not my personality. She was quiet for a minute.
"I was never going to stop you Raphael, instead, I think I finally found someone who can take you to your certain town in New York." I lost my voice. Someone can finally help me...? I smirked, the way I used too in the past as a turtle.
"I'm on my way to you're house now!" I replied eagerly and she giggled. We hung up and I packed my bags with enough stuff to sustain myself for a few days. With that, I was off to Beth's house.
When I arrived at Beth's house she welcome me with a surprising hug. I gasped for air when she let me go. For an 82 year old widow, she sure knows how to grip ya. I noticed her son-in-law was right beside her looking at me with a smile. His name was Kyle and he was always grateful to me for being there for Beth.
"Hey, Kyle." I grinned. He grinned back at me.
"Hello Raphael, bet you didn't expect me here."
"Not really. Are you the one showing me to my hometown? You finally found it and how to get there?!" I asked with an excited glee. My old fighting spirit was slowly working it's way up! Kyle chuckled.
"I sure have Raphael, it will take about a day or two to get there though-" I cut him off by rubbing his hair and hugging him.
"Thanks Kyle! I knew I could count on you!"
"No problem Raphael.." Kyle coughed as I let him go. I paced around the room excited. I was finally going home! I would see my brothers and Sensei! I would even see Casey and April! I've sadly missed them all so much!
"Raphael..." Beth trailed off and I instantly stopped to look at her. She looked grim. "I do not want to hurt you but...I don't want you to get your hopes up."
"Why?" I asked getting heated. Did she already think it was useless? She never thinks that way!
"Cause..." She looked down. "What if you don't find them..." The room was very silent as I stared at her in hurt and surprise. "You said you all got separated. They might not even-"
"Beth, I always think about that possibility." I said gloomily. "But I know my brothers, they would be finding New York by now." She nodded and Kyle helped me load my stuff in his car. I gave Beth one last look, a smile and we drove off.
Leo's P.O.V
Of course...is what I thought when we were back in the lair. It was close to midnight and Casey took April home. We had not found anything, anything at all. Even thought, what did I expect? We never do and we don't even know what they look like!
Frustrated, I just knew I had to go talk to Sensei, so I walked into the dojo. He was meditating when I came in so I quietly sat in front of him and mediated too. Think happy thoughts, I commanded myself. Images where I reunited with my family filled my head, imagining what it would be like with all of us together. I tried to picture what they looked like but came up short. We were all smiling and laughing...
"Leonardo...?" My eyes snapped open to see Sensei looking at me in concern. I felt a couple tears roll down my cheeks.
"O-Oh, sorry Sensei!" I bowed. He sighed and put a hand on my shoulder.
"My son, what bothers you?"
"I..couldn't find any of them today.." I confessed and he closed his eyes, so I continued. "I feel so worthless as a person, leader, and oldest brother." I was surprised when his hand clenched my shoulder painfully, his eyes serious.
"Do not ever let me hear you say that again, Leonardo." HE said and I bowed. "My son, patience is a virtue. We will find them when we are supposed to."
"But...I miss them, what if...Sensei what if they are dead?" I asked, not helping myself. His eyes closed again in pain.
"I do not know...I don't think they are." He replied and I nodded, wiping my eyes. I stood up and bowed. "Goodnight my son."
"Goodnight Master Splinter." I said and walked off to my room, to get some sleep for the next day.
'BROS!' I flinched as I opened my eyes to nothing but black. The image of Mikey as a turtle with mutagen on his skin scared me. I was having another nightmare!
"Mikey, where are you?! I can find you!" I pleaded and he just stared at his skin in horror. Suddenly his image disappeared but his voice remained.
'You can't find me Leo, I'm lost!'
"Wahh!" I yelled feeling someone touch me. It was Sensei and he drew back in surprise. He rested his hand on my forehead. "S-Sensei.."
"You were having a bad dream again. What was it about?" He inquired while getting my to sit up. I looked at the time which showed it was almost 6 in the morning, my blue masked drapped over the clock. I gulped.
"I..It was Mikey." I answered and it was silent. Sensei shook his head and hugged me, which surprised me.
"It will all okay Leonardo..I'm just glad I have you." He muttered and I felt myself relaxing at his touch. Guilt suffused me as I realized I never spend time with Sensei anymore.
"Me too Sensei, I'm glad you're still here and you found me." I smiled and he smiled back. We began talking seeing how it was basically time to wake up anyways. We even daringly brought up memories of us as turtles.
"We're home!" I heard April yell from outside my open door. I could also hear Casey with them and smiled. I figured I could apologize while I'm still not emotionless. I went to the door and hugged them. "L-Leo? Did something happen?" I let her go and shook my head.
"I'm..just sorry about yesterday..and all the other days." They both looked at each other and smiled at me.
"It's okay dude! We totally understand!" Casey grinned, his missing teeth showing his gap. I chuckled. Suddenly April looked surprised and we seen her looking at Sensei who looked like he was horrified or surprised.
"What's wrong?" I demanded in worry. He looked at me in what looked like disbelief, fear, and even denial. "Sensei?"
"I sense something...something outside the city!" He shouted and held his head and looked at me again. I couldn't read what he was trying to tell me.
"Who do you sense?! Shredder?!" April cried in surprise. He shook his head and I saw it...the hope blossom and I suddenly felt it.
"It's Raphael!"
-Outside the city-
Raphael's P.O.V
I smiled as we entered New York, but I still didn't recognize anything. I felt something in my chest that I couldn't understand. It was some feeling of hope but I really didn't know how to sort it out. It almost felt like it wasn't coming from me.
"Raph, welcome home." Kyle winked and I punched his arm. I looked around at the buildings trying to find something that indicated I was almost back near the lair, if it was still there...No Raph, just keep thinking straight. Would they mind if I brought Kyle in the lair? He already knows the story so its okay.
"I still can't recognize anything..." I growled becoming impatient as Kyle chuckled at me. We stopped at a gas station and I stretched my arms. I wanted to wear the mask on my face so badly but I knew I couldn't without getting werid looks, and I knew I would say something to them.
I looked at the cloudy sky, it being only like 7 in the morning now. I tried to look around but I still didn't see anything I knew by heart. I couldn't have been close to the lair because the feeling wasn't there.
"Here!" Kyle yelled and I caught the red bull without looking. "Damn, that always impresses me! You ninja!" A smile cracked on my face and turned into a cocky smirk.
"Remember that next time you challenge me Kyle!" I laughed and he rolled his eyes, pumping gas.
"I think in another hour you might start seeing something familiar." Kyle said and excitement rose up my throat. I had to contain it because Beth's words hung over the air like fog. I did not want to get my hopes up for nothing. As soon as he finished we got on the road again and drove at a high speed, but nothing too high, sadly. I looked around until I seen a family sign...one that made my stomach hurl. TCRI...it looked run down.
"What's wrong? Recognize anything?" Kyle asked worriedly. I nodded, gulping down the lump of emotions. I'm definitely home..
"We're close!" I said smiling and he smiled too, ruffling my hair like a dad or something. When we passed Mr. Murakami's shop the excitement could no longer be contained. We went a few more blocks and I made him stop his SUV.
"So one of these buildings are it?" He asked confused as we hurriedly got out. I rolled my eyes.
"You know the story Kyle. I lived in the sewers.." I repeated and his eyes were wide. I smirked evilly. "Yup, we're going into the sewers." He groaned as I pulled him towards the alley. Making sure no one was looking I opened the lid and ushered him first. I put the lid back and jumped down the ladder, landing on my feet while waiting for Kyle to climb down.
"Damn, dude..." Kyle cursed holding his nose. I shrugged, not noticing the smell as I ran towards the pathway to take me to the lair. Kyle barely kept up but I didn't go that fast so he wouldn't get lost. Beth would hunt me down...I laughed.
We came closer and I felt the hope again and excitement rising. I rose an eyebrow when I didn't see where the shellraiser should be, but reminded myself it's probably gone. My stomach knotted, what if they weren't there?! When we got in sight I was so fucking happy I could not express it right. I grabbed Kyle and jumped making him yell and hugged him.
"Raph- you..." Suddenly a gush of movement had me stopping and getting in an protective stance. I saw Master Splinter and unwilling tears sprung to my eyes. Dammit so unlike me! He glared for a moment.
"Who are you?!" He demanded coming closer. Suddenly he stopped and I felt my legs wobble. His eyes scanned me from my red spikey hair to my slanted green eyes. "...R-Raphael, my son?"
"Sensei!" I cried running and meeting him at the dojo entrance hugging him hard. "Sensei it is me!"
"Oh Raphael!" He hugged me back with his voice trembling. "I knew you'd find us one day!" I nodded and hesitantly let him go. He studied me again with a smile. "You look so different!" I nodded and his trailed off to Kyle.
"Oh, that is Kyle! The son in law to a woman that took good care of me." I explained and Sensei smiled at him.
"Thank you for leading him here."
"The pleasure is all mine..." Kyle said with wide eyes at my father. I smirked. He listened didn't he? I looked around the lair to the rooms, the dojo, Donnie's lab and the TV place.
"Where's the others?" I asked looking up. Sensei's hand on my shoulder tightened with a gloom face. My eyes widened...no...no way... Before I could ask the ultimate question the dying sound of a engine filled the air and it parked. I looked confused until I heard something wonderful.
"Sensei...we're home...we couldn't find..." We stepped around the corner and everything was hushed. April and Casey was instantly recognized. I stared in shock as I was met face to face with a man my age with black hair and rounded deep blue eyes. Leonardo..."...R-Raphael...?"
"Leo...?" I asked and we stood there, April and Casey staring at me in surprise. I looked at my older brother and ran to him, hugging him hard. "Leo! Leo thank god you're alive you shell for brains!" Leo suddenly hugged me hard.
"Raph! I can't believe you're alive! I'm so glad you're okay!"" He yelled and we smiled at each other. We kept trying to talk at the same time. "Who is that?"
"Kyle, son of the woman who took care of me. Her name is Beth." I explained as we all moved to the couch. April was messing with my hair.
"We almost have the same color!" She said with tears in her eyes and she hugged my neck. She looked different. She was wearing a brown jacket, yellow t-shirt, black shorts and her hair was in a high ponytail. Casey groaned. His black hair was still the same and his style hadn't really changed either.
"Raph looks way better than me!" He said and I grinned shaking my head as I rubbed his hair. Kyle began telling them how we found the place and we each caught each other up on what's missed, or at least like a few months worth.
"Where's Donnie and Mikey?" I asked and they all stopped, looking down. My eyes widened and Kyle looked at me sadly. "Are...are they...?"
"We don't know..." Sensei admitted. "All this time I've never sensed any of you until this morning." He looked at me and I realized the emotions from before were from Leo and Sensei not just me.
"Well...where do we start looking for them?" I demanded, hoping that they had not given up. Leo looked at me and I stared back at him.
"We can try anywhere really, but I've looked around New York for awhile." He sighed. "I just hope Mikey..." He didn't finish what we were all thinking. Mikey is the weakest, hopefully he is still out there, but highly doubtful since he was so hurt last time. I flinched.
No one's P.O.V
A shadowed figure stood outside a unknown city, taking in it's sight. He came here for a reason and he was going to find out how close he was, since he did not recognize this city either. He could no longer stand by now that he's arrived. He was determined and that determination always got him far.
"Wait for me guys, I'll find ya." Donatello clenched his bo staff as he whispered this out loud to himself for comfort. With that he walked down the streets, gaining weird looks from people but he did not care.
-The next morning-
Donatello's P.O.V
I looked around as I noticed some sort of event was going on. People were running everywhere and it for cancer. I smiled as I walked past. I stopped at a puddle, hugging my strap to my body. I looked at myself. My long brown hair was stopped at the end of my cheeks, brown eyes stared back up at me. I had to take my purple mask off and hide it in my pocket for now.
Taking out my map, I realized I was in east New York. I had finally arrived in New York at least. I straightened my black vest and purple tank top. I began dashing past people and looking at my GPS from a phone I'd gotten myself a year back.
I wasted away what was left of the morning trying to find the right coordinates that would lead me to the right part of the sewers.
"Hey, you there!" Someone yelled at me. I looked up to find three guys coming up to me. They didn't look friendly and had knifes on their belts. I put a hand on my staff.
"Can I help you?" I asked glaring at them. They stopped for a second and I looked at each of them. They...wait..They are the Purple Dragons! What are they doing way out here.
"Yea, you can. You can leave your nice phone and money and walk away." The leader said and I glared again, putting my phone in my black pant's pocket.
"No way Purple Dragons."
"You know us?!" They gasped and I rolled my eyes, slumping over. Are you serious? I spun my staff and tried each of them while they were distracted. I pointed and squeezed to get the sharp blade pointed at the leader.
"I am..." I paused. "I was the turtle Donatello." Their eyes widened and they began cursing. "Have you seen any of my brothers?"
"You are human!" They cried and I stood up and stepped over them. "Hey, wait!"
"Thanks for the help." I muttered while walking away, them still yelling hysterically. I pulled out my GPS again and began typing away and browsing the map. As I walked and got closer to the center of New York I had stopped and got something to eat. I suddenly felt some tingle in my chest.
"This way, have you gotten that slow?!" Someone yelled but it was far away. I paid the money and took my pizza with me. As soon as I walked out of the shop I got run over by someone, my staff and phone skidding back into the store.
"Hey, watch it!" I cried, hoping my only way home wasn't broken. The man got off me and groaned. He had red spiky hair and green eyes. I almost froze at his eyes and pain blazed through me. He looked annoyed.
"Listen buddy, I'm sorry but-"
"Hey!" A guy with slightly long black hair and blue eyes caught up. He looked at me and my throat was clogged. I...I can't believe it. Tears stung my eyes and they looked surprised. "Look what you did!" He helped me up and I just stared at them. They stared at me too and it was silent.
"I said I was sorry!" The red head pouted. He turned to me. "Sorry we are looking for someone, uh...what's your name?" I licked my lips and tried to find my voice. It took everything I had not to hug them for some reason.
"Do..."
"Huh?" They both asked staring harder at me.
"Donatello..." I whispered still wide eyed. They both froze and their eyes widened. Tear's sprung in the black haired guy's eyes and suddenly they both tackled me to the ground.
"Donnie!" They cried and I cried in surprise as pain exploded my head. We hugged each other really hard, earning whispers and glares. Suddenly the next thing surprised me alot.
"What are you guys doing?!" A girl yelled and I recognized her as April, the girl I was in love with. She and Casey were staring in surprise.
"It's Donnie!" Raphael cried with a grin. Leo let me go and I smiled. April's eyes widened and Casey gasped. They both hugged me at the same time.
"Hey April, Jones." I teased and they laughed. After they let me go I remembered my phone. I ran and grabbed it and my staff.
"So you still have you're weapon too." Leonardo smiled and I nodded. "I'm so happy you're okay! I can't believe we found you so fast!" I cocked an eyebrow.
"What do you mean Leo?"
"Raph literally found us early this morning!" Leo laughed and Raph rubbed my hair. I blinked. Looking around them my face fell and I think they knew why.
"Where's Mikey?" I asked and they both became silent. So he's the only one that hasn't been found. I rubbed my head. "I...really didn't think I'd find you guys..."
"Same here..." Raph looked down and Leo looked sad. "I thought you were dead..."
"We all thought the same..." Leo admitted while looking at the sky. "Who knows where Mikey is..but if we found each other then he'll find us."
"Look guys, let's celebrate." April suddenly said making us look at her. "There's a festival happening a few blocks, let's just have fun and then enjoy the long hours it's going to take going back to Splinter." I perked up at his name and Raph smiled at me. He wrapped ihs arm around my neck and I wrapped mine around Leo's as we walked, laughing at how hard it was while April and Casey looked behind at us smirking.
We aren't going to give up until we found Mikey. We we're going to make sure of it!
Awww I love brother fluff! Bet'cha didn't expect to see Raphie AND Donnie, right? Awesome! :D
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