Celeste's POV

When I woke up, I was almost too afraid to open my eyes. Memories bounced around in my head painfully. I growl, frustrated, attempting to clear my head. I must be chained, because I can feel the icy steel on my wrists and ankles. The nipping chains reminded me of nights so similar to this one. To wake up and be chained, knowing this wouldn't be the last time. My freedom was almost nonexistent. What I did, when I did it, and for whom was all depending on my manager.

Pitying yourself is not going to help you. You're better than this, Celeste. I sigh and shake the thoughts out of my head. It was relatively quiet, so I assumed I must be in the silver-armored man's hideout. The man, whom Lester called 'Shredder', had told my manager to pick me up in the morning. I wonder what time it is... I thought, shivering from the intense cold against my bare body. I finally muster up the courage to open my eyes, only to find darkness. There were no windows, only murky blackness. A chill went down my spine as I hear footsteps approaching. Slow, deliberate steps that only intensified my nervousness. Each tread had a sharp crack to it. The person walking was intentionally striking the ground with such force.

"Stand, you spineless runt of a girl!" I instantly recognized the commanding tone, the thunderous voice echoing throughout the room, chilling every bone in my body. My knees were wobbly as I stood, fighting to control my anxiety. I hear a series of clicks and a door opened.

...Step...step...step

His walk was menacing, almost deadly. He came to me, his body dangerously close to mine. I wasn't aware of my hands shaking until I heard the hollow rattling of chains. Fast as lightning, his hands shot out and grabbed my wrists, forcing my hands to be still.

"You're pathetic." He sneered. Blades shoot out from his armor, slashing against my bare chest. I inhale sharply as I fall to the ground. I fought to keep myself from screaming or crying out in agony. I didn't want to give him the satisfaction of hearing my pain. Satisfied at his work, the Shredder left, closing the door behind him.

My chest seared in pain. Blood poured out of the deep cut as if it would never stop. The pain seemed to throb, alternating between agony and absolute misery. My head feels woozy, and I can sense that I'm going to pass out again... or possibly even die. I close my eyes in preparation, listening to my ragged breaths. All I wanted at the moment for the burning sensation to leave...


Raph's POV

My brothers and I were on patrol when we spotted some Purple Dragons... suspiciously near the Shredder's lair. "Beatdown time?" I ask my leader. Leo thinks for a second, then nods. All four of us jump from the building we had been standing on, landing almost silently. The Purple Dragons stop in their tracks, turning around. A few minutes later, 4 of 5 of the goons were unconscious. I pick the remaining one up off the ground by his collar, drawing his face in close to mine.

"What exactly are you idiots up too?" The man wriggled away, attempting to escape my grasp, but my grip didn't lessen. I draw one of my sais, using the end to push at a delicate spot at his throat. The pressure wasn't enough to kill him or anything, but enough to hurt and let him know we weren't joking.

"Did I stutter? Where were you guys headed?" The man had a determined look on his face. I added more pressure to the sai at his throat. I hear him choke a bit, but I don't lessen the force. "Okay," He choked out, "I'll talk!" I toss the man to the ground, Mikey and Leo catching him. My sai doesn't find it's way back to his throat, but it remains in his face as a reminder.

"I'll ask one last time, where were you punks headin' to?" The man gulps, not wanting to answer my question, but does anyway. "We were heading back to our hideout. We had gone out to see Shredder..." Of coarse, Mikey had to jump in. "Have you dudes ever wondered where the Shredder's name came from? I mean, when I think of shredders I think of cheese... and cheese makes me think of pizza! And pizza makes me think of deliciousness and how hungry I am right now! I'm starving over here!" I shot an annoyed glance at my youngest brother and continued my interrogation.

"Did you see a girl there?" The man nods. "Describe her."

"Well... she had long brown hair, dark eyes, she was really short..." I look up at my older brother, both of us silently agreeing that who he was describing was the girl we had saw walking in.

"What was she doing there? Is she a kunoichi?" The man smirked. "I doubt it. Shredder got her down pretty quick." My brown eyed brother jumped in. "And what does 'got her down' supposed to mean?"

"He put some drug in her, knocked her out pretty fast." Why would Shredder want some chick knocked out? Oops... said that out loud. "Well... all I know is, he didn't want to be disturbed. We discussed his plans, then the girl came, he put some drug in her and he kicked everyone out." Leo's dark blue eyes lit up. "Wait, plans? What plans?!" The man's face twisted into an unreadable expression. "Shredder will kill me if I say!"

"And so will we if you don't talk!" I snap, drawing the sharp end of my sai closer to his face. He ignores my threat. My sai inches forwards, the longest prong pricking the skin in between his eyes. A small drip of blood makes it's way down his face. "All I know is that Shredder's gonna drain the energy from the city to power some weapon! I don't know what kind! I really don't! Please, just let me go!" I glance at Leo. He nods, granting me permission. Mikey and Leo release the Purple Dragon, and we scurry off to the top of the nearest building.


Ok... so I had planned this to have more stuff happen, but I didn't want it to be too long. I'm still deciding if I'll continue with this because I really feel like this isn't as good as other TMNT stories. Anyone who wants me to continue this please let me know! Love you guys!

-Olivian101