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Chapter Four
A Meeting
Meanwhile, Donatello walked back to the farmhouse, dragging his feet as he walked through the woods; the sun was beaming down through the almost stripped bare trees.
Despite the fact it was autumn, he didn't feel cold anymore, in fact, he could hardly feel anything, apart from the strangling in his throat and the pain in his palms because he had been clenching his fists so tightly.
It wasn't long before he saw the farmhouse and he could see Splinter waiting outside for him. Gulping back his emotions, he picked up his pace and he soon came to the bottom of the stairs.
"Donatello..." Splinter said in a soft voice "I am glad you have come back..."
"I just needed some air sensei..." Donatello whispered "But some distractions haven't erased the pain I feel..."
"I understand my son..." said Splinter holding his hand out to Donatello who took it "We are to have a meeting about our current housing problem."
Donatello gritted his teeth angrily as the images of the Foot destroying their home drilled through his mind.
"Come inside my son." Splinter encouraged "Everyone is waiting and we have much to discuss..."
Donatello sighed and followed his master into the house where he saw everyone sipping hot drinks and Pandora was napping in her father's arms.
"Hey Don!" said Michelangelo trying to sound cheerful, "How you feeling this morning?"
It was a stupid question as he knew how his big brother was feeling but he wanted to ask anyway.
"I'm fine Mikey..." Donatello sighed.
Leonardo narrowed his eyes as he looked at his brother, he knew that tone, he could see Donatello's posture, the fact that his colour was paler than normal.
"You scars have not healed..." he thought "You're still broken within...I know how you feel, yet you continue to hold it in as not to frighten Mona or the baby."
He looked over to Splinter who had gathered everyone to listen. Donatello stood away from everyone was close enough to Splinter so he could listen to what his sensei was going to say.
Taking a deep breath, Splinter began to speak.
"As you are all aware...and witnessed what happened, we are without a home and sanctuary..."
A cracking was heard as Donatello and Raphael clenched their fists in fury.
"Times are desperate because of our new addition..." Splinter continued as he looked towards Pandora who was now awake and gurgling slightly in Mona's arms "We have lost our sanctuary before, but we have relocated, and we can do it again..."
"New York is one of the biggest cities in the World." Casey commented.
"And the sewers underneath are as big as the city itself..." said Leonardo "So we can easily find a new home, somewhere the Foot or any other enemy will never hurt us...or lay their hands on Pandora!"
Mona squeezed Pandora close to her as a single tear fell.
"We will teach her all we know though." Raphael said in comforting tone to Mona seeing the tears "But right now, as a baby she is vulnerable and every effort must be taken to ensure her safety."
Splinter nodded.
"That is why I am suggesting..." he spoke again "That you my sons and myself must travel back to New York and search the sewers for a new home."
Leonardo instantly stood up and clenched his fists.
"I'm with you, sensei." He said "Anything for my sister and my niece."
Raphael was hesitant, he didn't want to leave Mona and Pandora, but he was determined to find his family a new home where they could be safe.
"We'll be fine hon." Moan whispered as if reading his thoughts "We'll be safe here in the farmhouse"
Raphael still looked reluctant, but he knew he had to help his brothers for his lover and daughter's sake. He held Mona and Pandora close, then looked at Splinter
"I'm in." He said.
"Ditto." Michelangelo announced.
Everyone looked at Donatello who still had his fists clenched.
"I cannot..." he said "I have duties here..."
"But Don!" cried Michelangelo "You're the one we need to make sure the new lair is secure and to set up the necessities needed!"
"He has a point Don!" Leonardo agreed "We do not have your talents and abilities."
Donatello gritted his teeth and he looked Mona and Pandora.
"But my sister and niece need me!" he said "I cannot allow them to be vulreanble!"
Mona was a little shocked.
"But Donny," she said "Pandora is born, I don't need to be monitored as much, and Pandora is healthy."
Donatello looked rather taken aback, he wanted to tell Mona the reason why, but he bit it back.
April saw Donatello's face and immediately stepped in.
"Look Don!" she said putting her hands on his shoulders "I'll monitor Mona's and Pandora's progress, no-one can hurt them here, I'll make sure of it, and your brothers need you to help them find and set up a new home for them both."
Donatello swallowed hard as he tried to compose himself again. He wanted to scream everything out, but he didn't want to hurt or frighten Mona or the baby.
"Trust me Don." April said gently but firmly "I have studied everything you have taught me about caring for Mona during and after her pregnancy, I will take care of her and Pandora."
Listening to her words, Donatello's expression softened and his shoulders fell limp.
"Ok..." he choked.
April looked at him sympathetically then stepped backwards.
Splinter looked worried at Donatello but he was glad Donatello agreed to go with him and the others to New York.
"Then it is settled." The old rat spoke again "We shall set off tomorrow to New York."
"I'll drive you guys there." Casey volunteered "But we'll have to be careful, the Foot Ninja might still be patrolling the city."
"And there might be some in the sewers searching for us." Leonardo said "We'll have to make sure no-one see's our movements, we must stay out of sight."
"Isn't that what we're already good at Leo?" asked Raphael "We are ninja."
"Yeah!" agreed Michelangelo "We stick to the shadows!"
"And I suggest if anyone does see us..." Raphael added and he slid his finger under his neck.
Splinter looked a little sickened.
"I will not run the risk of any of those bastards going near my family!" Raphael answered "I do anything to protect them, even if it means killing."
"I understand my Son..." said Splinter quietly standing up "Now come..we must prepare for our journey back to New York."
He left the room to go upstairs, Michelangelo followed him whilst Raphael kissed Mona and nuzzled Pandora before following his sensei and younger brother.
Donatello began to walk towards the tiny room near the stairs, Leonardo instantly followed him.
"Don!" he said causing the purple masked turtle to turn and face him.
"What?" he said, his voice was a low snarl.
Leonardo almost jumped back at that, he had never heard or seen Donatello in that way before, unless in battle and it scared him, so much so he didn't say a word.
Donatello narrowed his already tired eyes.
"If you have nothing to say Leo..." he said "The please leave me be...and make sure I'm not disturbed unless there is dire need!"
Leonardo swallowed hard but he nodded.
"Of course," he said "I'm sorry brother." He then left Donatello to go into the tiny dark room before going upstairs with his sensei and brothers.
Donatello watched his brother leave then stepped inside locking the door.
So, Splinter has decreed that he and the turtles return to new York and look for a new home. Let's hope they're successful!
But what is going on with Donatello in that tiny room. We shall find out! Stay tuned for more heading your way!
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