Hey guys! It's been a long week. Here's chapter two at last! enjoy xx
The Bond of Brothers
Chapter 2
Donatello opened his eyes to find himself lying on a cold steel floor, something scratchy was around his neck.
He sat up slightly and raised his hands to find a collar around his throat, he swallowed nervously and looked around.
His eyes fell on a cage with a still Raphael lying in it. He crawled over to it and held onto the bars.
''Raph.'' He called quietly, ''Please wake up! I don't wanna be alone''
''He'll wake up in a little while'' A Foot ninja nodded as the lab door was shut behind him, he came over to Donnie and fastened a chain to the collar before dragging the poor turtle to the other end of the lab.
Donnie didn't dare fight back with his brother in such a vulnerable position.
The other end of the chain was fastened to the wall, a pair of handcuffs were placed on Don's wrist. The ninja smirked.
''Now. You're supposed to be smart.'' The ninja grinned, ''I hope your brother's smart too''
Don glared at the ninja.
''Let's see if we can wake him up'' The ninja grinned. ''This ought to do it''
He kicked Don in the stomach before punching him in the face.
Donnie managed to stay quiet through the first half of the beating but the second half… he was just so tired and sore!
Don couldn't stop himself from yelling out.
He kept his eyes locked on the cage. Raphael was coming to.
''D-Donnie'' Raph mumbled as he sat up, Don let out an agonized yelp. Raph's eyes shot open as he realised what was happening in front of him. ''DONNIE! LEAVE HIM ALONE SCUMBAG!''
The ninja stopped beating Don and turned to grin at Raph.
''Trust me turtle. It's gonna get so much worse'' He laughed. ''I've been commanded to leave you two alone for the rest of today once you were both awake. I need to start planning for tomorrow''
The two turtles watched as the ninja left the room.
''Don… C'mere'' Raph frowned gently. Donnie crawled forward as far as he could but he couldn't reach Raph enough for comfort.
Raphael pushed himself against the bars and stretched out an arm. He could just reach Donnie's head.
He rubbed the top before stroking Donnie's cheek. Don began to cry silently at his brother's comforting touch. Raph cupped Donnie's chin and lifted his head slightly.
''Look at me bro'' Raph frowned. Donnie looked up into Raph's eyes. ''We gotta be strong ok? We'll get outta here''
''I-I'm scared Raph'' Don admitted in a hushed voice. ''They're gonna hurt me to get answers from you! You need to promise that you won't do so! Even if they threaten to kill me!''
Raph stared at Donnie.
''Wait… You're scared I'm gonna tell the foot where the lair is? You're not scared yer gonna be hurt?'' Raph frowned.
''Of course!'' Donnie cried, ''I don't wanna be the reason you or the others end up… hurt or… or…'' Donnie shuddered as more tears fell.
''And I thought you were a coward'' Raph shook his head in amazement. ''Yer possibly the most selfless, kind-hearted person I've ever met. I won't fail ya Donnie. People like you deserve to be treated right.''
Don sniffled as Raph lowered his hand, he crawled back to his wall and rubbed at the collar.
''This really hurts'' Don mumbled. ''I hate this''.
''Donnie'' Raph called, Don looked up. ''The foot know yer smart right?''
''Yeah. Why?'' Don frowned,
''Aww man'' Raph grumbled, ''What if they make ya do somethin'? What if they make ya build somethin' fer them or do somethin' science-y?''
''Then I'll have to do it'' Do sighed as he slouched, ''I haven't got a choice. They'll hurt you if I refuse''
Raph stared at Don as he bowed his head. He couldn't help but wonder where their weapons were, Did Leo and Mikey know they'd been captured? Were they trying to find them?
''I bet Leo's going insane with worry'' Donnie mused, ''He's gonna rip this city apart looking for us like we did when Shredder captured him''
They both grimaced at the memory.
Leo had been missing for months. They'd found him in an old warehouse, he had been starved, beaten and left for dead.
They had spent the last two years helping him with his physical and mental health. He was better now but everyone worried what he'd be like if they had to face the Shredder and his ninja again.
''Ya should get some sleep'' Raph sighed quietly. ''I'll watch over ya''
Donnie looked up at Raph and frowned.
''No Raph. We both need to sleep. I'm sure we'll be fine'' He yawned as he curled up against his wall. Raph lay down too and the two brothers looked at each other. ''Goodnight Raphie''
''Night Donnie'' Raph replied tiredly. He watched his younger brother fall asleep before allowing his eye lids to slide closed.
He fell asleep with worry of what the next day would bring.
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