Chapter 4: Informant

A/N: Hey, sorry for the delay on this chapter. I had a bit of writer's block concerning this story, but now I have a clear idea of where I want it to go, so hopefully you'll see more updates from me. Thanks to all of those who have read and reviewed so far. It really means a lot to me that you like this story and that you really like Aubree as well. I hope you enjoy this chapter.

Disclaimer: See chapter one.

Angel really hated going to school, but she knew that her grandma at least wanted her to graduate high school. Angel really didn't care about graduating, but she knew that her grandma had her heart set on it, so she went through the motions as anyone would. She knew her grandma wasn't getting any younger and often worried about what would happen to her if Grandma died. Would she live with her brother, or would she be sent to a foster home? No, she wouldn't let that happen. She'd rather live with her brother or the Turtles than go to some stranger's home.

But Angel tried her best not to think of these things. She just got by one day at a time, and that was all she could ask for. Today she had better things to think about. She was on her way to meet Steve Turner, a boy in her class who was helping her with a mission for her cop friend, Aubree. Steve's brother, Randy, was in the Purple Dragons and was one of those guys who loved to brag. So, when Aubree had asked Angel if she could find out any information on where Mario Rosolli and his crew would be, Angel had suggested going to Steve. Randy often bragged to Steve about Dragon business, even though he wasn't supposed to. Steve had agreed to talk to Aubree and had relayed all the information he knew. Now Angel had to know if Aubree had captured Rosolli.

She spotted Steve by his locker and went over to him. "Hey, how's it going?" she asked casually.

"Pretty good," he answered. "You?"

"Good," she replied. "Can we go somewhere more private to talk?"

"Sure," Steve said.

"Great!" Angel exclaimed. She took his hand and led him to one of the girls' restrooms.

Steve's eyes widened in shock. "Whoa, I can't go in there," he said. "What are you thinking?"

"Sure you can," Angel told him. "No one comes in here because the toilets don't flush properly, and the janitors haven't even fixed them yet." She pulled him in there despite his protests. "So, give me the dirt. Did Aubree nab Rosolli?"

"No, she didn't," Steve replied. "Randy said they were all gathered together and then a cop came and tried to stop them. She went for Rosolli but couldn't get him. One of the other guys hit her in the head with a pipe. Before they could do anything else, Randy said that these turtle freaks came and started fighting them. Randy ran, so he couldn't tell me what happened after that. Rosolli and some of the others also left. Word is, that Hun and Rosolli think there's a traitor in the group, and Rosolli wants to know who it is."

"Whoa," Angel breathed her eyes widening in shock. "Do you think they suspect Randy?"

"I don't know, but he'd better keep his mouth shut before they find out it was him," Steve answered. "If he gets caught, they'll beat the shit out of him."

"Well, if they do, maybe it'll teach him a lesson," Angel replied. "But, hey, at least Aubree was close." She knew the Turtles had saved Aubree and treated her wounds. It sounded like something they would do.

"Yeah, but you don't know the Purple Dragons that well, do you?" Steve asked her. "They once beat a member to death for ratting them out to the cops. I'd hate to think of what they'd do to Randy. No matter what he's done, he's still my brother."

"I'm sure he'll be fine," Angel reassured him. "Look, I gotta head to class. I'll see you at lunch, okay?"

Steve nodded. "Yeah, sure," he said.

Angel headed to class, but her thoughts were elsewhere. If Randy got busted, he was likely to rat out Steve. Angel didn't want anything to happen to her friend at any costs. He didn't deserve any of it. Maybe she could have the Turtles protect him somehow so that the Dragons didn't get to him. It would put her mind at ease if they could do that.

After school was over, Angel went to the Lair for her practice session with Leo and Splinter. Grandma knew she was taking defense lessons from some friends, but she didn't know who these friends were. Angel couldn't help but look over her shoulder a few times to make sure no one was watching her. It unnerved her to think that Steve was a target and that they'd probably use her to get to him.

"Guys, there's something I need to tell you," she said as soon as she arrived at the Lair. The Turtles and Splinter stopped what they were doing and looked at her.

"What is it, Angel?" asked Leo.

"Okay, so you know how Aubree went after Rosolli and his gang the other night, right?" began Angel.

"Yeah, we rescued her," replied Leo. "How do you know about that?"

"My friend, Steve Turner, told me," answered Angel. "His brother, Randy, is a Purple Dragon. He told Steve what happened that night, and Steve just told me. Aubree's a friend of my grandma's. Aubree's dad and Grandma were good friends, so I've known Aubree for a long time. She told me that she wanted to catch Rosolli and asked if I could find out any information for her. I told her about Steve and said that she should go to him because of his brother. So, that's how she found out where Rosolli was that night."

The Turtles and Splinter were silent after Angel finished speaking. Then Leo spoke up.

"So, you're the informant she was talking about?" he asked.

"No, Steve was the informant," replied Angel. "I just tipped her off to him. The thing is, Steve's worried Randy's gonna get busted and that something's gonna happen to him. I'm worried that Steve's gonna get in trouble if Randy rats him out. I just don't want the Purple Dragons to do anything to my best friend. Is there any way you guys can protect him?"

Leo sighed as he thought this through. "I know your intentions were good, Angel, but you should have never gotten Steve involved in this mess," he scolded. "We'll keep an eye out for any activity and let you know if we hear any threats. Other than that, the best thing you can do is tell Steve not to say anything more about this in public. Do you understand?"

Angel nodded. "Yeah, I do," she said.

"Good," said Leo. "Now, let's begin practice."

When practice was over, Angel went home and was accompanied by Raphael. Leo thought it was a good idea if one of them escorted Angel home so she wouldn't get hurt. She was glad Raph was taking her home because he wouldn't lecture her like Leo would.

"So, you've known Aubree all of your life?" he asked her.

"Yeah, her parents were good friends with Grandma," answered Angel. "I used to hang out with her when I would visit Grandma in the summer. Even though there was a bit of an age difference, we got along great together. Do you like her?"

"Yeah, she's okay," said Raph. "I don't know how she became a cop though. From what happened to her that night, I can't see how she does a good job."

"She does a great job, Raph," replied Angel. "She just got into a scrape. Don't tell me you haven't gotten into trouble like that before."

"Yeah, I have gotten in trouble like that before," admitted Raph. "Too many times to count."

"But it doesn't make you less of a ninja," pointed out Angel.

"Yeah, I guess you're right," agreed Raph. "Maybe I shouldn't be too hard on her. She seems like a nice lady."

"No, you shouldn't be that way with her," responded Angel. "Well, here's my stop. Thanks for taking me home, Raph. I'll see you guys tomorrow."

"No problem, kid," replied Raph. "Take care of yourself and stay alert. You don't want Leo on your ass. Believe me, I know how that is."

Angle laughed. "Don't worry, I'll stay alert," she said. "See ya." She went into her home and watched Raph walk down the street. She knew her friends would try and protect Steve as much as they could, but she had to do her part, too. Maybe she would go to Aubree and see if maybe she could offer some sort of protection for him. She was determined that Steve wouldn't run afoul of the Purple Dragons.

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Randy Turner made his way to the Purple Dragons' headquarters. He took pride in being a Dragon as it was something he'd always wanted ever since he first heard about it. He would tell Steve stories about what the Dragons did, hoping that maybe the lifestyle they lived would appeal to his younger brother. But Steve always refused to even join no matter what Randy said to him. He told Randy not to get messed up in that stuff and that he didn't want to get involved with any illegal activity. Randy still continued to tell stories and hoped that one day Steve would change his mind. It would be a way for them to be closer together as brothers.

When Randy arrived he could feel everyone's eyes on him. What was going on? Everybody was here, but no one was greeting him. Then Hun entered the room and looked around at all of them.

"It seems we have a traitor among us," he began. "I have been informed that Randy Turner has been talking about Purple Dragon business in public. Is there anything you would like to say, Randy?"

"I didn't say anything out in public," Randy protested. "I'd never do that."

"Well, because of your big mouth, that cop tracked us down," Hun replied. "Boys, I say we teach Randy here what happens when you break the rules."

Before Randy could even say a word of protest, the other members were upon him. Blows rained down on him, and he couldn't even defend himself. He felt betrayed by all of them. Why hadn't he listened to Steve when Steve told him to get out of the Dragons? Hun signaled for the members to prop him up, and the Dragons did so.

Hun looked at him with his teeth bared. "Do you have any last words?" he sneered.

Randy looked at him and smirked. "Yeah, I got something to say," he said. "Fuck you, Hun. I never should've joined the Purple Dragons."

"How touching," Hun sneered. "Too bad you won't live to see another day. It's such a shame you won't see your brother one last time, either." He pulled out a switchblade, and before Randy could do anything, Hun slit his throat. Randy gasped and collapsed as the blood sprayed from his throat. His last thought was of Steve and how he'd never be able to tell him how much he loved him.

"Let this be a lesson to all of you to keep the Purple Dragons' business private," Hun said as he pointed to Randy's lifeless body. "If anyone dares to run their mouths, then they'll be dead like Randy here." Then he turned and left the room and headed to his office. He summoned Rosolli and a few other members to him.

"I want you to keep tabs on Turner's family," he ordered. "If you hear anything, let us know so we can deal with them personally. I don't think Randy did this on his own. He had help, and I want to make sure that they're dealt with personally."

"What about that cop who tracked us down?" Rosolli asked.

"I'm leaving that up to you, Rosolli," Hun replied. "Deal with her on your own, and make sure you do it right."

"I won't let you down, Master Hun," Rosolli responded.

"Make sure you don't," Hun growled. "Now, get out of my sight."

Rosolli and the others left Hun's office. Rosolli was shaken by Randy's fate and truly hoped that he wouldn't be next. He was going to make sure that cop paid the price of meddling in his business and trying to take him to jail. He wasn't going back, and he hoped that with his plan he'd be able to scare the cop away. He would follow her and see what she did every day. And when the time came, he'd dispose of her properly and send a message to all of the cops in the city. No one messed with Mario Rosolli.

A/N: So, now things are really beginning to happen in this story. I'm sorry if I killed off Randy, but I wanted to show that the Dragons don't take betrayal too lightly. Feel free to leave a review after you've finished reading. Have a shelltastic day.