Into the Storm: A TMNT Story

by Chicorayray

With Emily's memory gone, and Mikey being the most serious he's ever been in his life, the turtles are having troubles acting as a team. On top of that, Raph is angry with himself and will barely speak to Emily, causing tensions to rise even further. Will the turtles be able to stop the wave of crime that is about to occur? Will the youngest turtles gain back what they have lost?

4. Chapter 4

"Last one there has to do the dishes later!" Don squealed getting a head start.

The five turtles were on their way to check up on April. Master Splinter had suggested they go out for fresh air. It didn't take long for them to reach the familiar

2nd Time Around antique shop. They entered the apartment from the balcony door.

"Hello! April!" Leo called. "We've come for a visit!"

"I'm in here!" April's soft voice called from the kitchen.

She was sitting at the table with a cup of hot chocolate in her hands. Casey was there too, sitting on the other side of her.

"Hey guys!" Casey greeted loudly, raising a hand in the air. "How are ya Em?"

Emily looked like she could've run out at any second. She flinched when Casey addressed her. She padded out of the room quietly.

"Was it something I said?" Casey looked puzzled. He scratched his head thoughtfully.

"Sorry boys, I haven't told Casey yet…" April told them regretfully.

"Told me what?" Casey looked even more confused. He looked from the turtles to April, then back again.

"Emily's lost most of her memory," Don answered. "I don't think she'll be able to remember you for a while yet."

"Aw geez, I'm sorry. I didn't know." Casey spoke after a moment. Then he shouted loudly as he stood up from the table. "Who was the punk that did this?! Let

me pound the teeth outta them!"

"Case! Calm down!" Raph grunted.

"Even we barely know who did this! All we know is that Emily wasted them, they're gone." Don said, with his hands spread out before him to calm Casey.

"Oh my gosh! I forgot to tell you about the news!" April suddenly looked flustered with realization. "Come and watch this!"

She led them into the living room, where she turned the TV on to the news channel.

"Crime on the streets of New York is on the rise. Behind me you can see the police investigating the scene where they suspect a woman has been kidnapped. We

have no identification yet, only the confirmation of an eye witness. Mr. Rendell Johnson, head detective of NYPD, has his suspicions that the Purple Dragons gang

is responsible for this kidnapping. This has been Channel Six news, Brenda Morgan signing off."

April muted the TV once the commercials came on. She turned to face Casey and the turtles.

"There's been word on the street that the Purple Dragons are looking for many new recruits. It's been too dangerous to go outside at night lately." April's brow

furrowed with worry.

"That doesn't sound too good." Leo replied, "We'll have to do something soon if it gets worse."

Just then the phone rang, interrupting their conversation. April looked uneasy.

"Who could be calling at this hour?" She reached for the phone, but Casey put his hand on her arm.

"I'll answer it." He picked it up. "Hello? – Hi. – What? – No, not again! – Okay, don't worry. I'll find her. – Bye,"

"Who was that?" Don asked.

"That was Angel's grandma." Casey said grimly. "Angel's been gone fer a couple a' days. I have to go find her."