Chapter 3: Going At A Fast Pace
In the cold, damp, sewer there was always noise, the drips of water from the pipes to the brothers ear deafening arguments was only part of it. This morning was quiet and everyone still looked defeated from weariness, but they were all definitely more refreshed then last night. They all greeted each other good morning and rubbed the sleep out of their eyes, preparing for the new challenges ahead of them this day had to throw at them. Well, all except for Mikey. No one had seen him just yet and they all needed him or else they were having just regular stale cereal. No milk, just eating it dry. The guys desperately needed April to do some grocery shopping for them.
Suddenly, everyone heard a loud shriek of excitement come from the other room. It sounded like a ten year old girl, but everyone knew it was Mikey. He ran into the other room and started yelling.
"Oh my gosh, oh my gosh! I can't believe you guys didn't tell me what happened in that episode of SRMFF I missed! Why didn't you tell me they finally found out how to take down the evil overlord? I'm so excited!" Mikey squealed.
He ran to the manhole to release his energy and back in a matter of seconds that it made a breeze. They all stared at Mikey in disbelief. He had just gone faster than any person could've gone and it's like it was completely normal to him.
"What? All I did was run. Why are you all looking at me like I'm crazy?" He asked.
"Mikey, you do know that you were running at the speed of sound right?" Donnie asked him in return.
"Pfft. That was nothing and besides Donnie, we all know sound can't move!" He replied.
After face-palming himself because of Mikey's failure to know what he was talking about,, Donnie said, "Nothing! Mikey that was incredible! Just imagine all the scientific tests you could do and... Woah, slow down there genius!" Donnie was rudely interrupted by Raph.
"I still don't know what you guys are talking about. I figured I just hit that thing that humans usually do. I had just ran like that when the episode ended then I came in here. I think the thing is called... puberty. Yeah, that's it!" He said and nodded his head violently.
"Mikey, you've actually proven a scientific fact. Raph said.
"Really?" Mikey asked in return.
" You really don't have a brain!" Raph shouted harshly at Mikey.
"Hey! I have a brain... I just don't use it very much."
"Alright you two, knock it off. Donnie, can you do some tests to figure out why he's gotten all... this?" He said, not really sure what to call it.
"Of course I can. I just don't know how long it will take, but I'll start immediately." Donnie told him.
"Good. Mikey go with Donnie so he can run some tests. Raph you and I are going to TCRI to see if we can find anything suspicious." Leo ordered.
"Wait, so what am I supposed to do?! April asked, beginning to become irritated.
"You're job is to sit here and look pretty." Leo told her, but that got him a cold stare from Donnie.
"Great, that's just like telling me I'm worthless and no help. She told him as her shoulders slouched.
"It's okay April, you can help me test Mikey for what's given him his uncanny ability of speed." Donnie told her with a welcoming smile at the end.
"Hang on! What kind of test is this, like a math test? I'm not so sure about this D." Mikey said.
All Donnie did was let out a ginormous sigh, while April was shaking her head and laughing at the same time. You couldn't beat the moments like this when you could feel the heartfelt moments when everything seemed normal. Whatever normal was.
Donnie grabbed Mikey and dragged him across the lair to run some tests with April. It was going to be a long night after Mikey figured out needles were involved in "testing".
After an hour or so of testing, Mikey walked out shuddering at the thought of anymore needles. His eyes were full of shock and fear, and skin covered in peach colored band aids. If only they were green then the band aids would blend to his skin tone a little more.
"I'm am never EVER doing that again." Mikey exclaimed.
Back in Donnie's lab, he and April examined the samples they had taken from Mikey. They were both next to his microscope and she was pressed up close against his side. The thought of it made his cheeks leak a scarlet red, not to mention the warmth it brought to his heart.
She squinted her eyes and focused hard, but it was really no use. She wasn't sure what to be looking for in the first place. She backed her head away from the eyepiece allowing Donnie to look into the microscopic world.
"Hmmm." He let out.
"What is it?" She asked with curiosity devouring her.
Anticipation was something she didn't like. It was unpredictable and could change a person's life forever. Donnie knew this and wasn't about to keep her waiting. He could already see it in her eyes. It was a gift he had with her. Her emotions were like a 1st grade level book to him, easy to read.
"It seems that when we were in TCRI we were exposed to some sort of radiation waves." Donnie told her.
"Okay, so why has nothing strange happened to the rest of us yet?" She asked.
"Well, Mikey was excited when he first got his power, so maybe that's what will set off ours." Donnie replied.
"It makes sense. I wonder what our powers will be if we even get them, and what made him get speed?" She questioned.
They both thought about it, but couldn't think of an answer right away, then decided to leave the lab, only to see if the frckled brother shaking like a frightened chihuahua. Mikey would probably never let anything sharp near him again. That was at least until he saw a shiny knife or weapon.
Apparently, Raph and Leo had returned from TCRI. They were talking about the Kraang and their break in. Everyone then listened on the conversation although Mikey lost interest. They hadn't been back for hours and any information would be helpful at that point.
"Unfortunately, we didn't get any information, but I think the Kraang are planning something pretty big." Leo said out loud.
"Alright then, I guess we'll just have to wait for any new clues or leads on the plans of the Kraang because there's no point in going there again and risking being captured. It's really the most logical answer." Donnie added in.
For the rest of the night they sat in the lair like they were staring at a grey wall, even patrol was boring. Going out was the highlight of their day. Where could you see the stars in the sewer? The silence of the enemy was a bad sign. It was like the bad guys were taking a day off. They all knew it wouldn't last long though, there were cruel people who would never stop trying to wreak havoc like the Shredder or the Kraang.
They all watched the hours pass by until it was finally the time when their eyelids were just staying open by a thread. Secretly, April sat in her room praying for her powers to come quickly. Yeah, she was the middle of an alien invasion, immune to mutagen,and was telepathic, but she always wanted to be special. Not like the ways she was, but the kind of special everyone could see, so she could stand out.
Donnie had been walking over to her room to tell her goodnight until he heard her talking aloud. He hid behind the wall that lead into her room and listened to what sounded like her talking to herself. He didn't just want to barge in on her, so he'd just wait and listen intensely.
She looked down, closed her eyes, and put her palms together and began to pray.
"God, I haven't asked for anything in a while, so I figured now would be a good time. I really hope my... let's call them "powers" come soon. An opportunity like this is something I've always desired deeply. I know you have the strength to do so and I know you're listening, so please let it be quick. I've always been the one no one notices before, but for once I want to shine in a room full of darkness, brighter than a star. Amen.
Donnie was flabbergasted. He knew April was wonderful and not just ordinary. She wasn't dull like she said and someone had to believe that except him. He would always know she was a remarkable, exceptional, unique person. The list could've gone on for a prolonged amount of time, but he would've been in his own little world for an extensive period of time. He backed away, acted like he had just gotten there, and knocked on the door frame.
"Come in." She said.
She hurried to get up off the floor to lower his suspicions of why she was there in the first place. It wasn't like your average carpet covered floor, it was the freezing cold sewers. Not much could be enjoyed about it.
"Uhh.. Just wanted to say goodnight and I'll see you in the morning." He said nervously, he wasn't exactly sure if April was talking to God or him when she said," I know you're listening", so he kept his mouth shut.
"See you in the morning." She said back to him.
She watched him leave the small room they called her bedroom and hoped he hadn't heard anything. It had looked like he'd just gotten there, but you can never be to sure. The uncertainty was beginning to concern her, but she just decided to sleep on it and she'd forget in the morning.
Once he left the room he said to himself, "She'll see she's special, I know she will."
He smiled and went into his room ready to fall asleep. For everyone and himself, they thought about what crazy things they'd do tomorrow, figuring it out as a family, and solving the problems that would rise against them because trouble never took a break, but neither does love friendship.
Authors Notes: I wasn't sure how well I did on this chapter, so your reviews would really help me out here. I did however use the line from beast boy in teen titans (the older version) when he says," I have a brain... I just don't use it very much." I figured it would be kind of cool since they're both played by Greg Cipes. I'm having a lot of fun writing this story, but if I get stuck then I may ask for ideas. I may, so one of your ideas may just get posted. Keep reading the authors notes for a heads up! Love all you guys! Thanks again. ~Purpledaisygirl