No work until Thursday! Yay! So I'll be doing more writing today!
Something will be cleared up for Glazier Blue and Guest in this story because it occurred to me that some people aren't quite understanding what's going on, which is fine because this criticism was constructive rather than nasty which I really appreciate.
That will be cleared up in the chapter but trust me, the brother's will not forgive Donnie because they feel sorry for him. I promise that is not what's going to happen because that would be a really sucky ending.
So don't worry! I'm really not that predictable ;)
Now that that's cleared up.
Enjoy x
Betrayal and Guilt
The next day was awkward to say the least.
Donatello wasn't allowed to train because of his injury and was forced to rest his wrist by watching tv with no access to his lab.
He felt ashamed and embarrassed, even somewhat annoyed.
Why was he bothering to prove himself, his brothers were being so strict over one simple mistake.
So he saved April, what else was he supposed to do when she was in danger exactly?
He couldn't just leave her to get hurt or killed.
He loved her.
The day continued with mostly silence and everybody avoiding each other.
But then night came.
''We're going out for patrol'' Leo announced as he sheathed his katanas,
''Donatello will be joining you'' Splinter added as he walked into the room and glanced at Donnie, ''after all it is his wrist that is injured not his legs''
''but what if we get into a fight?'' Mikey asked worriedly, he knew Donnie wouldn't be able to use his staff effectively.
''No need to worry about that'' Raph grumbled. ''He'll probably run off to April's and leave us to it''
Donnie frowned but sheathed his bo.
''C'mon guys'' Leo sighed. ''We're wasting time''
The four brothers rushed out of the sewers and into the night leaving their father to sit and think.
Splinter had demanded Donatello join his brothers in hopes of them talking and bonding, he hoped his son would be able to gain their forgiveness.
Out on the rooftops the brothers were running silently, it had been pretty quiet so far.
''Can we stop?'' Mikey panted.
''We've only just started'' Leo shook his head. ''We need to get half way before we stop or we'll be out here forever''
''Please'' Mikey begged, his two older brothers ignored him, he looked to Donnie who would normally take his side but saw his brother was deep in his own thoughts. Mikey hated being cold towards a brother for too long so decided to include Donnie into their conversation. ''Hey Donnie''
Donnie looked over at Mikey in surprise, he hadn't expected his brother to talk to him.
''Yeah Mikey?'' He smiled genuinely causing Mikey to grin.
''How's the wrist? You missin' your lab?'' Mikey chuckled good naturedly.
''It's a little swollen but not too painful'' Donnie replied honestly. ''And yes… I am missing it''
Mikey laughed a little and noticed his other two brothers were trying to hide their smiles.
''I can't believe you actually watched tv all day!'' Mikey commented. ''You've not done that in years''
''I know… I could feel my brain cells dying watching those cartoons'' Donnie shook his head. ''That documentary saved me''
''What documentary?'' Mikey asked, he hadn't noticed it.
''It was on while you guys were in the kitchen,'' Donnie blushed, he knew they did it to get away from him. ''It was about the history of Japan, it talked about their culture, art and how it has all changed over the years… it was really interesting… you guys would've liked it''
The brothers felt bad because they knew it was true.
They all would have enjoyed learning about their father's home country but they had decided to get away from Donnie instead.
''I'm sorry we missed it'' Leo frowned. ''That does sound pretty good''
They continued in silence until they reached halfway where they stopped for a break.
They did a few stretches and katas before sitting down for a few moments.
Everything was silent.
Until suddenly a hoard of foot ninjas appeared on the rooftops around them.
''Guys! Into formation'' Leo called. ''Donnie, don't you dare fight. You need to rest your wrist''
Donnie gaped as his brothers began the fight trying to keep the ninja away from him.
These ninja were clearly in training as they were dropping like flies.
''I'm not just gonna sit back!'' Donnie frowned. ''I can help, I'm not that badly injured''
He leapt up and took out his bo.
He needed to prove he was strong and wouldn't back out of a fight, he would show his brothers that he'd never leave them to fight alone.
''Donnie!'' Leo growled. ''I told you to stand down!''
''I can handle them Leo!'' Donnie argued as he fought the few that had gotten past his brother's defences.
He mainly used his left hand as his right was actually pretty painful to use, it was actually quite effective until a ninja with a katana appeared in front of him.
This ninja was pretty inexperienced but determined, he swung repeatedly at Donnie so the poor turtle would need to use both hands to protect himself.
He grit his teeth against the pain as the katana blade cut the bandages around his wrist so they fell to his feet.
Now his wrist was unsupported and actually looked a lot worse than it did this morning, he groaned inwardly before swinging his bo into the ninja's head. Hard.
The ninja was knocked unconscious leaving Donnie panting.
''You idiot!'' Leo scolded as he finished off his last opponent. ''I told you to stand down now look at your wrist!''
''It's fine'' Donnie insisted as he tried to hide it.
''What were you thinking!?''
''I was helping you fight'' Donnie insisted. ''Like I'm supposed to.''
Mikey frowned before sighing angrily.
''Is this you trying to prove yourself again?'' He grumbled. ''Didn't you see how that went the last time?''
Donnie blushed.
''Are you kidding me?'' Leo stared at Donnie with fire in his eyes. ''This is why you fought? To prove yourself?''
''You said I needed to show you that I'm part of the team! That I wouldn't just run off and sit back and watch!'' Donnie replied defensively.
''You don't get it do you'' Leo deadpanned, he calmed himself. ''We're not mad at you for saving April, anyone of us would have done the same thing. We're mad at you because you left us behind without a second thought! As soon as April called you left, you could've helped us first and then all of us would have gotten to April in time. The same thing happened when we were in the Kraang's underwater base, April called you to tell you she was being chased by Karai and you wanted to abandon the whole mission.''
Donnie winced, he hadn't realised how often this had happened.
''We can't trust you'' Raph shook his head in frustration, ''What if we were fighting the Shredder and April needed your help, would you leave us then?''
''No!'' Donnie gasped. ''The Shredder is completely different! He's stronger than that robot thing!''
''Chrome dome was super strong once he was charged'' Mikey stepped forward. ''But you had the skills to shut him down before he could even go after April, then we could've saved April together from Karai instead of having to fight two strong enemies at once''
''I didn't think about that'' Donnie bowed his head.
''Exactly'' Leo turned away from Donnie. ''That's the problem… once April needs help you'll just leave us without even thinking about us… we can't rely on you''
Donnie suddenly felt very sick.
Was Leo right? Would he really leave his brothers to die without a thought if April needed him?
''Let's go home'' Leo sighed quietly. ''You need to sort out that wrist''
Leo, Raph and Mikey began running as Donnie stared at his hands, he felt terrible and sick with himself.
What was he going to do?
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