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"Um, hello? Who might you be? I have no appointments today." Donatello spoke, bending down to pick up the rest of his papers that he dropped. Leonardo was quick and met him on the steps where he helped him pick up the rest of his work.
"I am not a client. Though I was curious if there was any way we could speak in private?" Leonardo offered in a hushed tone, eyeing the two men who sat at the front of the carriage. Donatello nodded for a moment before standing up and facing the men.
"Excuse me kind men." He called to them. "But I fear I do have a client. It is quite urgent that I take care of this before I leave." One of the men groaned before sneering.
"Oye, just 'urry up then turtle. Tha' master don' got all day." He spoke. Leonardo took note of their accents, proving they were from the east.
With one more nod, Leonardo and Donatello made their way into the home and closed the door.
"Excuse the mess. My schedule as of late has been a little erratic." Donatello said as he maneuvered to pick up and place down more papers and books. Leonardo looked around to see the inventions that hung from the ceilings, the blueprints sprayed across the tables and endless amounts of tea cups, proving the young turtles long nights.
"I heard you were an inventor. They did not lie." Leonardo mentioned, picking up a small contraption that had wings and a seat.
"Ah, yes. It's a hobby of mine. I mostly work for the military you know." Donatello picked up his sleeve to reveal a large symbol on his shoulder that was in the form of an X dressed with purple.
"I was also told you were a Jaeger." Leonardo spoke evenly. Donatello laughed before pulling his sleeve down.
"Yes yes, unfortunately branded as a military dog but luckily I work in the background. I enjoy my mechanics not really a front end turtle." Donatello explained. He took a breath, "So I am sorry Leonardo but what is this about? As you can see the men outside are in quite a hurry for me to leave." Donatello said.
"They are the emperor's guards are they not?" Leonardo asked.
"Yes they are."
"So they are taking you to the palace then to personally assist the emperor." Leonardo suggested.
"Yes they are. As much as I do not wish to be apart of the emperors schemes, it is clear I do not have much of a choice." Donatello said lightly.
"I see. Well Donatello I was wondering if I could accompany you to the palace." he said. Donatello gave out a huff before chuckling lightly.
"Sir, I am sure you saw the men outside. They are not welcoming and let alone would they want sto aways." Donatello pointed out.
"I can bring you. I would not worry too much about them." Leonardo suggested. Donatello eyed him lightly.
"Who exactly are you Leonardo? You are obviously not a Jaeger, and I cannot imagine someone of your magnitude to be a house maiden." He joked lightly. Leonardo sighed, pulled up his sleeve and showed his insignia to the curious turtle. Donatello froze, backing up till he hit the table behind him.
"Y-you're…" He stuttered. Leonardo raised his hands in submission.
"I do not wish to harm you in any way. I do just need your assist-" Leonardo didn't have time to finish before Donatello came rushing at him, grabbing his arm and examining the symbol.
"I-I can't believe this! I am actually in my home with a krieger!" He hollered, placing his hands all over Leonardo's upper body. Leonardo stood there uncomfortably, allowing the smaller turtle his explorations.
"I don't normally get this kind of response from a Jaeger." He admitted.
"Ah yes!" Donatello backed up, understanding he was crossing some personal boundaries. "We learned about your kind in textbooks and training. I was always so fascinated as a child but thought you were just a myth! Tell me, is it true your clan gets your power from a crystal that fell from the sky? Or that you are immortal and your skin is made of iron?" Leonardo was almost dumbfounded from all the questions.
"Heh...Not quite. Sounds like some exaggerated stories. I won't lie Donatello I was a little concerned to approach you considering you are a Jaeger." He admitted.
"Oh! Trust me, I am least of your concerns. But, if you were to meet my brother, then you might have yourself a fight." He told him. "I understand that there is some underlying hatred between Jaegers and Kriegers but I do not see a reason for. I find your kind to be so fascinating and obviously I have been given the wrong information so I would love to know more." He explained.
"Well how about we make a deal. I take you safely to the palace and I tell you everything about my origins, and it would be the correct information." Leonardo offered. Donatello was knocked out of his fascinations and remembered his curiosity for his new friend.
"Leonardo why do you need my assistance? You are Krieger, I am sure you could walk in with no problem. I am sure they would have a parade in your honor." Donatello said. Leonardo smirk.
"Oroku Saki...He does not find my presence appealing. I am not welcomed in the palace." He told him.
"Alright...So I would you want to go there?" Donatello asked.
"I wish to go to assassinate Lord Oroku Saki." Leonardo admitted. There was silence in the room, Donatello allowing his glasses to fall a little bit before coming to his senses.
"I am sorry I don't think I heard you correctly." He chuckled. "It sounded like you wanted to kill the emperor." He tried to joke.
"That's exactly what I said." He clarified. Donatello stood there dumbfounded.
"Uh, can I ask why? I was always taught Krieger fight for honor." He said. Leonardo shifted slightly where he stood.
"Lord Saki broke the contract between the country and the Kreiger. He has caused havoc across the country and I, a protector of the people, can no longer allow it." Leonardo explained. Donatello bit his lip.
"Why do you feel you must carry this task?" He asked. Leonardo looked to his wrist, seeing the orange fabric wrapped around it.
"He took something from me, destroyed my trust. He will suffer by my hands." He looked back up to Donatello.
"I will understand if you do not wish to be apart of my mission and if that is your stance, I will find another way." He offered. Donatello leaned back on his table and pondered.
"I understand your pain Leonardo." He said. "Lord Saki has also taken things from me as well. A good portion being my freedom." He looked up at his guest. "I will help you with your mission. No man as cruel as Oroku Saki should be in power. No one else should be suffering because of his rule. And Besides," He walked across the room to the back closet, pulling out a wooden bo-staff with a purple stripe on the top.
"It would be nice, to get some revenge on the man who tried to keep me down." He finished. Leonardo chuckled.
"I see. So are we a team then, Donatello?" He asked. Donatello grasped his bo in both hands and grinned.
"Of course my friend. But first, let me asses our transportation." Donatello told him before heading outside.
Donatello strolled up to the carriage with a smirk.
"Excuse me kind sir." He said, catching the attention of the two brutes.
"Oye' turtle! We need ta' go!" He yelled.
"Ah but the thing is, only I have to be at the palace. You two are just the delivery boys." Donatello said as he raised weapon and in a flash, smacked it across the first man's head, knocking him out immediately.
"Aye!" The second one yelled, hopping out of the carriage and charging after Donatello. The turtle was quicker, stepping to the side and sliding his bo-staff under the mans feet, watching him fall on his back. Before the man could get back up, Donatello striked him once with the blunt end to the head, knocking him out cold. Leonardo walked out to see Donatello moving the men out from the road and away from the horses.
"I was not expecting such a quick attack from you." Leonardo commented with a laugh.
"Ah, they may have me locked away with my books, but I am a still trained jeager. Though it may not be katana like you carry, I can still cause enough damage. Do not forget this." He said as he loaded himself up in the carriage, taking the seat as the driver.
"That I will not Donatello." He said, taking a seat next to his new friend.
"So how long will this ride be? I am unfamiliar with the Eastern side." Leonardo admitted.
"Straight to the palace would be about a weeks ride." Donatello explained as he commanded the horses to go. "But we must stop in Titan first." Leonardo tilted his head.
"Titan? Isnt that an old mining town overrun by the rebellion?" He asked. Donatello smirked.
"Yes it is. My brother is part of the rebellion and if he hears were heading to the palace directly well I am sure he would want to tag along."
"Hmm, Well we will need all the help we can get. I am assuming he was also a Jaeger at one point?"
"Yes he was. Though, same as I, we did not share similar tastes as the emperor so he took the road of rebellion. I haven't seen him in a few months but I know he is still in Titan." Leonardo facial expression grew slightly grim.
"I also assume he will not be as welcoming as you were?" Donatello laughed.
"Your assumption is correct. My brother has a slight temper to him and he is not a fan of Krieger. So don't be too shocked if he starts throwing punches." Leonardo closed his eyes, allowing his body to sway with the carriage as he thumbed over the orange fabric on his arm.
"I wouldn't want it any other way."
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