A/N: Thank you to me ever loyal reviewers and readers. Ch 8 coming at ya and as always see ch 1 for disclaimer.
Ch 8 New Help
April and Splinter stared at the group that was before them for a few seconds. Then Slash stepped forward. "We heard the turtles are missing," Slash said, looking directly at Splinter.
"Yes I am afraid that is true," Splinter said. "My sons have been captured by the Shredder."
"The Shredder has Raphael?" Slash growled, clenching his mace tightly in his hands.
"Easy my friend," Leatherhead said in an effort to calm Slash down.
"I'm calm," Slash declared. "I just can't stand the idea of anyone hurting Raphael. Or the others either I guess."
"Man I feel the same way Slash," Mondo Gecko piped up. "Mikey's like my best bud. If anyone hurts him they're gonna pay big time."
"How may we be of assistance?" Dr. Rockwell asked.
"We could really use your help with finding them," April said. "We know they're somewhere in the city we just have no idea where to even begin looking for them."
"We will be happy to assist you in finding them," Dr. Rockwell declared. "May I have the use of Donatello's laboratory?"
"Of course," Splinter said, with a nod. "We are most appreciative."
"There's no need for thanks," Leatherhead said, putting his hand on Splinter's shoulder. "You and the turtles are our family."
"Yeah," Slash said, trying to avoid the emotional part. "So lets get to findin' them. Gecko you're with me. We're gonna search topside. Leatherhead you take to the sewer lines. Maybe you'll hear somethin'. Rockwell stays here and does what ever thing he's doin'."
"Wait," Casey cried out as the group started to leave. "I'm comin' with ya."
"Fine," Slash said, rolling his eye. "But you stay with Gecko and as far away from me as possible."
"Whatever man," Casey said, rolling his eyes in annoyance. "What's your problem anyways?" Slash was about to respond when suddenly Splinter let out a cry and fell to his knees.
"Sensei!" April and Casey cried out, running over to Splinter and kneeling down beside him. "Master Splinter what's wrong?" April asked, her blue eyes filled with concern.
"My sons are suffering terribly," Splinter whispered, his head down and his eyes shut. "I can feel their pain. I can hear their cries. They are crying out for me to help them. And I cannot." Splinter lowered himself to his hands as the tears came. April and Casey put their arms around him as their own tears threatened to come.
"We will find your sons my friend," Leatherhead said, kneeling in front of Splinter. Splinter looked up at the gator and his brown eyes locked onto Leatherhead's black ones.
"I know you will," Splinter said softly. "But if you will all please forgive me. I am very tired. I would like to get some rest."
"Need any help Sensei?" Casey asked, concerned for the wise old rat.
"No thank you Casey," Splinter said, with a small smile. "The only thing I would like is for you and April to return home. I am sure your families are missing you by now." Casey and April opened their mouths to protest by Leatherhead stopped them.
"We will take care of things here," he declared.
"Yeah," Mondo Gecko chimed in. "Go on and get out of here. We'll call ya if anything happens."
"Thanks guys," the duo said together as they waved and exited the lair.
"C'mon guys lets roll," Slash said, with a wave.
"I am going to stay here and make sure Splinter is alright," Leatherhead declared.
"Fine," Slash said flatly. "Let's go Gecko." With that the snapping turtle and gecko were gone leaving the alligator alone in the lair.
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Meanwhile a new day had arrived and Mikey, Donnie and Raph were rudely awaken by someone roughly shaking them. "Huh?" Raph muttered, opening his eyes. To his surprise he saw Karai in front of him. "What that Hell do you want?" he snarled.
"Shh," Karai hissed, looking around to make sure no one else was there. "Believe it or not I'm here to help you."
"That's a good one," Mikey scoffed, rolling his blue eyes. "We're not stupid Karai."
"Look I know you don't believe me," Karai whispered. "But I do feel terrible about this. I didn't realize how far my father was going to go with this. I thought he was going to use you guys as bait for Hamato Yoshi not torture you."
"Tiger Claw said he killed Leo," Mikey whispered.
"Well that isn't true," Karai declared. "I just saw Leo with my own eyes. He was alive. But here take this food and water. I've gotta go." With that the teen took out a bottle of fresh water and a loaf of bread then quickly ran out of the cell locking the door behind her.
"Well that was strange," Donnie remarked as he sat up, groaning as he did so. Raph helped Mikey sit up and grabbed the bread and split it four ways. He gave a piece to his brothers, who devoured it and ate the third piece.
"I'll save this for Leo," Raph said, as he took a swig of water from the bottle and handed it to Donnie. Once Donnie and Mikey had their fill Raph drank the rest.
"Why do you suppose Karai helped us?" Donnie asked, wrinkling his brow in thought.
"Who knows?" Raph said with a shrug. "But it least we know Leo's alive." Donnie and Mikey nodded and Donnie was about to respond when suddenly they heard the dungeon door open. Looking over the brothers saw Dog-Pound and Fishface standing there, evil smiles on their faces.
"Time for round two freaks," Dog-Pound declared, pounding his fist into his hand. "Lets see here who should I pick? Hmm." Dog-Pound moved his head between the brother for a few seconds. Mikey let out a small whimper and Donnie's eyes went wide. Raph just glared and let out a growl. Then Dog-Pound's gaze fell on Mikey and his evil smile got wider. "Bingo," he sneered, his sharp canines gleaming in the light. "We have a winner." With that the wolf opened the cell door and advanced on Mikey, who tried to get away but due to his injuries wasn't able to get far.
"No!" Raph cried out, grabbing Dog-Pound's arm and throwing him backwards. "I won't let you hurt my baby brother! Never again! I'd die first!" By now Raph was in a protective stance over Mikey with Donnie right beside him.
"That can be arranged Raphael," Fishface hissed. "Forget the other turtle. Raphael's turn has been a long time coming."
"You don't scare me seaweed breath," Raph growled, glaring at the mutant fish.
"Let's just do this," Dog-Pound growled, grabbing Raph's arm roughly and pulling him out of the cell, locking the door behind him. Mikey and Donnie exchanged looks of concern and they were both thinking the same thing. And that was if they would see their second oldest brother again. They just hoped he would be brought back to them soon and without to much injury.
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Dog-Pound dragged Raph down the hall roughly. The red masked turtle drug his feet in an effort to get away. But even though the green eyes turtle knew escape would be almost impossible he'd be damned if he wasn't going to put up some kind of fight. Fishface opened a door and when Raph entered his eyes went wide when he saw Leo chained to the wall with katana blades through his feet. Leo's head was down and his eyes were shut and Raph wondered if his older brother was dead. "Leo," Raph whispered. Leo stirred and raised his head and looked at his slightly younger brother with wary eyes.
"Hey Raph," Leo said, weakly.
"Oh God Leo what the Hell did they do to you?" Raph said, his voice low. Raph could feel the tears start to form in his eyes but he quickly pushed them back and anger and rage took over. "You sons of bitches!" he snarled. Suddenly Raph let out a furious growl and yanked free from Dog-Pound's grasp. Before either he or Fishface could react Raph grabbed them both and slammed them hard into the ground, knocking them both out. Raph wasted no time and went to unchain Leo.
"Raph go," Leo said, as his brother pulled on his chains.
"I ain't leavin' ya here Leo," Raph protested.
"You have to," Leo insisted. "I can't walk. You need to go and get help. Please Raph. Just go before anyone else comes." Raph looked at Leo, whose blue eyes were pleading, and sighed.
"I'll be back for ya Leo," Raph promised as he pulled Leo's mask out and put it back on his brother's face. "I promise you that. I'll be back for you, Mikey and Donnie."
"I know you will Raph," Leo said, with a small smile. "Good luck."
"I love ya big brother," Raph said before he left.
"I love you too Raph," Leo said in return. With that Raph opened the door and after making sure no one was around the red masked turtle mad a run for the door that would lead him to freedom.
A/N Hope you all enjoyed ch 8 and as always review please.
