Chapter 7:
Rebecca sat on the top of the edge of the roof, legs dangling she watched the city below. The bright city lights were illuminating all walks of life from suited business men to tramps and drunks. How could this have happened? She wondered to herself, who were these monsters and what did they want with him? A single tear fell down her face, she wiped it away. She had to be strong. For him.
She had spent her entire day asking questions and finding no answers, it was like as if he had disappeared and everyone had shut down. She closed her eyes, reaching out. But there was nothing. The silence in her head was deafening.
"Rebecca" a voice came from behind her making her jump. She looked round – Oh shit it was one of those giant reptiles – great, this was all she needed. She turned back round to look back over the City. He came and stood by her for a moment and then crouched down by her side.
"What do you want?" she asked, not looking at him.
"To talk and to help – if you let us" began Leonardo
She pushed herself back and got to her feet "What are you talking about?"
"The video – from the hospital – we've seen it"
She turned to face him "What? Wh.. Wh… What are you talking about?" she began to walk away. No she really did not need this – not today – not ever. He followed her and suddenly she felt a hand on her shoulder.
"Get off me" she snapped shaking off his grip "Look Mr Leonardo I don't know who you think you are but I have nothing to say to you so just leave me alone"
"Had a feeling you would say that so I am very sorry about this"
Her arms were grabbed from behind and she felt weight on her legs too. Even though she struggled there was no getting out of the vice like grip. Rope was bound over her wrists and ankles and she was lifted into the air.
"Get off me! You have no right to do this – you – you – monsters!" she shouted, wriggling as much as she could "This is kidnap!"
"Shall I?" asked Donatello
"Do it" agreed Leonardo
A piece of tape was put over her mouth and then there was silence. She knew then she was beaten and so reluctantly she gave up the fight, letting them take her.
Back in the den they set her down on the sofa. She noticed a new face there – a woman. What on earth? Still, at least Splinter was there – for some unknown reason he made her feel more relaxed. The tape was removed from her mouth.
"Sorry we had to do that but we knew you wouldn't come willingly" began Leonardo sitting opposite her.
"You have just broken the law – you kidnapped me! That is so wrong and you are so going to pay!" she shrieked "Now untie me and let me go"
"Can't do that I'm afraid – we have a few questions for you" he continued
Rebecca looked him square in the face "You know what I don't give a rats ass – sorry Splinter – I am NOT and I repeat NOT answering any of your stupid questions!"
"We have the recording from the hospital right here" said the woman
Rebecca glared at her "and who the hell are you?"
"This is Apr.."began Mikey excitedly
"I'm not interested in her name – I just want to know what the hell she is doing with that video. That is private property" snapped Rebecca "You have no right"
"We want to understand, to help you" the one called Leonardo touched her leg as if offering reassurance. She scowled at him.
"Get your mitts off me!" she shouted, twisting away.
Leonardo stood up shaking his head, Donatello moved closer.
"Look miss, we know those were mutants on there, we just want to know where they came from and why you were there?"
"Err, let me think about that…NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS!" she snapped, turning away.
Splinter coughed and signalled to his sons to back off.
"My child, it is obviously a very difficult situation for you."
Rebecca felt her eyes well up. She choked back her tears. There was no way they were going to see her cry. She breathed out and closed her eyes. Perhaps I can pretend I am somewhere else, she thought.
"Give her time" said Splinter, looking up at Leonardo.
She opened her eyes and looked over to Splinter "I have no idea what those things are. Honestly."
Raphael had already grown bored and after throwing his hands up in the air he went to the dojo to train.
Splinter nodded "I believe you child. You would have no reason to lie"
They all looked back to her as if waiting for her to start talking again.
"But I am not telling you anything personal. That is my business" she continued "so you may as well give up"
"Well" began the woman "I have done a little digging"
"Excuse me! I do not believe I am hearing this. First you kidnap me and then you invade my privacy" exclaimed Rebecca.
The woman turned to Leonardo and Donatello "This is Rebecca Madison, daughter of Dr Brian Madison, the man who was taken" she handed them a piece of paper.
She looked at Rebecca "I was giving you the chance to tell them"
"Oh I'm sorry I didn't realise I was supposed to tell you all my business! You disgust me, all of you. Got no lives of your own so you have to claim mine"
Michaelangelo went to put a hand on her arm then remembered she hated being touched and pulled his hand away. She pushed her head as far down as she could so eventually it was touching her knees. This was not good. Her body felt weak and it was at that point where she remembered she hadn't eaten all day.
"I better go" said the woman "I'll be in touch. Good luck and let me know how you get on"
Rebecca sat up properly "You are the worse, you're a parasite" she spat. April hugged each one of the turtles in turn and left accompanied by Michaelangelo.
Splinter moved forward "Child, this is not something you can deal with alone – let us help you for that is all we want to do"
"I've been on my own all these months, I cope fine" she replied.
"You hungry?" asked Donatello, lightening the mood "We usually have pizza?"
After a long pause, she turned to look at him a frown dancing across her face "Pizza? That's weird. You're reptiles"
"It's weird if you don't like it!" came Michaelangelo's cheery voice "and just so right if you do!" He shut the door behind him and came to join the group
She was hungry and thoughts of pizza made her even hungrier but she was reluctant to admit it. Her whole body felt wrecked and her mind was spinning with emotion. She wanted to run away and hide.
"Could you please untie me?" Rebecca gave Michaelangelo her most pleading look.
Mikey in turn looked at Leonardo "What d'ya reckon?" he asked.
Leonardo thought for a moment "I suppose" he replied "just don't try anything or they will go back on"
Once the ropes were removed she rubbed her red wrists and then looked to Donatello "Pizza sounds good to me" she said, forcing a smile.
Five blocks away Rebecca's father was hooked up to a large machine. His head was covered in wires and monitors displayed different readings. Shredder's daughter Karai stood before her father with Bebop and Rocksteady.
"Part one of my plan is complete" he began "and now for part two. It's time to destroy the turtles. The reporter April O'Neil, I want you to find her and bring her here. Leave them a clue so that they will know where to come to rescue her, but they won't get the chance"
"Father can't we just go underground and hunt them down" began Karai
"NO" shouted Shredder "You will lead them here. We will keep the doctor hidden – they will have no idea he is here or who is behind Miss O'Neil's removal"
Under his mask he smiled to himself – this was all coming together and soon he would have all the power that he deserved and there would be no-one around to stop him.
