Promise 2 ( This story is set 1 year after the events of the 2007 tmnt movie.) If you haven't watched the movie this will have spoilers, but if you don't care about that, the story will still make sense even if you haven't watched it.
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Everything was silent in the lair.
No sound could be heard. There was no taping on a key board, no tv or video games, no katas coming from the dojo.
Just silence.
It had been like this since Master Splinter had asked Raphael to his room, to speak. Raph had asked what was wrong, but their father had only shook his head saying that Raph would understand in a moment.
That was and hour ago, and still their was only silence.
Leo, Don and Mikey had all been in the room when their father had asked for Raphael. Splinter hadn't seemed to be mad, only...sad.
Master Splinter had looked much more aged then he had before, as if whatever he needed to tell Raph was something that had taken its toll on the old rat.
The three brothers couldn't think of anything that could have caused this. The only time Raph ever went to their father was when he was troubled, or in trouble. Raph hadn't seemed troubled and the only real trouble he had caused was a simple fight with the eldest, which was a normal occurrence.
The three brother were all situated on the couch in the living, staring intently at the doors of their Master's room. Something hadn't felt right when their Master had asked for Raphael.
Something was wrong.
The eery calm that had settled over the turtles lair began to eat away at them. Raph hadn't been in their fathers room this long since his anger had subsided.
Mikey was fidgeting in spot on the couch. What was going on? This wasn't supposed to be happening! Was Raph in trouble? Was he being punished? If he was in trouble what did he do to be called to their fathers room?
Don was in his chair, his eyes fixed on the door like all of his other brothers. Don had told them not to worry, that it was just the father and brother having a talk...but really when did they ever just 'talk'. Though something was nagging at Don that told him that this had happened before, only a long time ago, but he ignored it in favor of keeping his attention on the door.
Leo had joined Mikey on the couch, in a position showed how anxious he was. He had a feeling to what was going on, and he only hope it wasn't true. Master Splinter couldn't do this...he wouldn't.
Raph's voice raised once, causing the brothers to lean in.
"Leo whats go-"
"shh.." Leo whispered to Mikey, giving Mikey a look that caused him to comply instantly.
Master Splinter wouldn't do it. He couldn't.
Don was looking between the door and his other brothers. The nagging feeling was getting worse.
This has happened before. But when?
Locking eyes with Mikey, Don motioned to the door, only to receive a shake of the head. Mikey didn't know.
Pointing to the door with a twitch of his head, Don stood jumping over the couch and to the side of the door. Mikey grinned and followed, with Leo tailing him.
Keening in to what was being said to the other side of the door, the brothers listened.
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" Raphael, please listen to me.. this is for you own well be-"
" Like hell it is!..you-you can't do this!"
The brothers could hear Raph's heavy breathing through the door, along with his pacing.
" Raphael, if you would please just sit and listen I will give you my reasoning for my decision, to se-" Master Splinter was cut off again by a very upset sounding Raph.
" No. You listen ta me. This isn't happenin' and that's final...end of discussion...I-I can't believe you would even-" It was Raphs turn to be cut off.
" sit down, now Raphael." Master Splinter said, his tone strong and commanding. He wasn't fooling around.
Hearing the sigh from Raph, and the thump the brothers knew he complied.
" This decision...this decision is for the best, Raphael. It is a learning experience. You will learn new things, that I, myself, cannot teach you...and you arguing with me will not change what I have said. This is final." Master Splinter said, a hint of sadness was heard within his voice.
" B-but Masta' Splinter, why?" The desperation in Raph's voice showed how confused, and truly hurt he was about what ever was happening.
Outside the door, Leo, Don, and Mikey leaned in closer to hear.
Leo was more worried then he had been before. If it was what he thought, then this wasn't going to end well.
Hearing only a few words of a whisper from their Master they listened intently, only to receive the booming voice of Raphael.
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" NO!... I am not leaving, I can't!...I am not abandoning ma family!"
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Hey guys! Well what did ya think? This stories gonna be fun ta write lol X) well R&R! Luv ya! Ruth.
