chapter 4: Donnie learns the truth
Donnie had seen the whole conversation between Raph and Leo. He had no idea what was going on. He could clearly see both the anger and saddness in Leo's eyes. Why was Leo serving Raph like he were some sort of slave? Had Leo agreed to this? Was he doing it of his own free will, or was Raph forcing him to? He asumed the second because for one, why would Leonardo even act like Raph's slave and two, Leo is not the kind of person to agree to something like this any way. He knew he would have to talk with him. Tonight seemed like a good enough time. He only hoped that the answer he recieved from Leo was a good one.
Leo was exhausted. He had done nothing but do laborous tasks for Raph all day. He was thankful that Raph had allowed him a night off from doing any other task that night. He planned to go straight to bed, for he knew he would have a rough day tomorrow. But what Leo didn't know, was that Donnie was in his room, waiting for him.
"Hey, Leo."
"OH MY GOD! Donnie, don't scare me like that."
"Sorry, Leo. I am just a little upset right now."
"Well, are you gonna be ok?"
"I really don't know. Leo...I was just wondering. Why were you fanning Raph off in the living room today? I could clearly see in your eyes you did not want to do it? So, why were you? Before you ask, no Raph has no idea that I know, at least not yet."
Leo was horrified. Donnie saw the whole living room incident. That meant he must at least suspect that he was being treated like Raph's slave. He had no idea what to do, other than tell Donnie the whole situation. Donnie seemed pretty upset about it. He knew he could no longer hide the truth from his little brother. He would have to tell him everything, and make him swear to not tell Mikey.
"Alright, Donnie. If i tell you what I am about to say, you must swear not to tell Mikey. Ok?"
"But leo-"
"Promise me Donnie."
"Ok, I promise. So what's going on?"
"About three days ago, an old ninja ghost came to my room and gave me a terrible curse. I am sure you have guessed its purpose by now. It is the curse of obedience. Raph found out about it, and has made me his personal slave against my will. I do not have a choice, for I must obey any command given to me because if I don't, I feel nothing but terrible pain. Believe me Donnie, I am not joking around. I swore that I would do as Raph commanded as long as he did not tell you or Mikey about this. I feared the two of you would have used the curse's power against me. I am sorry I kept this from you. I was only supposed to be Raph's slave for two weeks. I Understand this is his revenge against me for all the times I was horrible to him."
"Leo...why would you keep something like this secret? What else has Raph made you do?"
"Well, he has made me do all his chores, give him massages, cook his meals, and any other task that pops in his head. He can be a total slave driver when he wants to be."
"I can't believe that Raph would do this to you."
"I know. I couldn't believe it either."
"Well, I will do anything i can to help you. obviously you can't back out of your deal with Raph, but If he hurts you I am going to snap. I will not tell Mikey any of this. And Leo, please know I would never have used this curse against you like Raph has done."
"Thank you, Donnie. That means alot to me."
"What effects does this curse have any way?"
"Well...I feel this odd sensation in my body when I am given any command. And when i try to fight the curse's power, I feel terrible pain. That is why i have not simply told Raph to back off, because he obviously has the power to control not just my actions, but what comes out of my mouth as well. All he would have to do is tell me not to speak at all, and I would be forced to keep my mouth shut."
"That's terrible. With this curse, your basically Raph's puppet. I never would want that kind of power over any one, let alnoe you."
"I know Donnie. I better get some sleep. I have a rough day tomorrow."
"Alright. Good night, Leo."
"Good night Donnie."
well, Donnie now knows. At least he swore not to tell Mikey. I only hope he isn't to hard on Raph. Donnie can get real angry when you piss him off.