So I know that I haven't really written about the Foot in a while or at all really and I'm super sorry about that but anyways here is chapter 9.
Saki sat at his desk going over the file of test results on Leonardo. "Hmm, the results on the tests show some anomalies in the samples of his mutated blood but the samples of his skin tissue and DNA shows nothing. Very interesting indeed." He continued to read over the results and sip his Tea when he was interrupted by a knock on the large black double doors leading to the hall outside his office. A Foot ninja entered with blood splattered all over his uniform.
"What is it you imbecilic fool? Can't you see that I am busy?"
"My apologies Master. But I regret to inform you that the one known as Leonardo has escaped." The ninja
flinched when Saki shouts outraged.
"WHAT?! How could you idiots let him escape?! I told you not to underestimate him because the virus is making him stronger and faster. How can you imbeciles failed to accomplish such an easy task as that?" The ninja dropped to one knee with his head down.
"My apologies Master. I won't let it happen again."
"Ofcourse you will not let it happen again." Saki reaches for the gauntlet on his desk and slips it onto his right hand and stands. He walks around his desk and to the soldier. He raises his right hand and starts to bring it back down to the soldier when he speaks again, fear in his voice.
"Wait Master, please, I can come up with a plan to get him back. I promise that I won't fail you again."
"Very well, but if I do not have Leonardo in my hands by noon tonight I will not give you a second chance. Do I make myself clear?"The ninja nods and quickly leaves Saki alone in his office.
Splinter enters his home to find all his sons piled together on the couch sleeping deeply with Leonardo in the center of them. He smiles in remembrance of his memories of finding them piled together in the same bed after a terrible storm in their younger years. He sighs relaxing slightly seeing that they are all well. He had a terrible feeling that his sons were in danger and decided to return early. He sits in the armchair he claimed as his and closes his eyes.
He will explain why he returned early to them in the morning.
When Leonardo woke up the next morning his brothers were still asleep on him. He sighs and smiles. 'They maybe annoying at times but they're pretty cute when they're asleep. I guess I have to wait until they wake up to get up.' He laid his head against the back of the couch again and closed his eyes. He was a bought to fall back asleep when he heard a voice in the back of his mind.
"These... Brothers as you put them, they are important to you? You love them?" The beast spoke to him with a voice filled with curiosity.
"Yes, they're younger than me so protecting them from getting hurt is my job. That is exactly why I asked you to help me keep them safe, and not hurt them... or destroy their things. With our life it's hard to find nice or special things and when we do they become some of our most prized possessions. Do you understand?" He could see the red eyes in his mind and could see the beginnings of a very furry body forming around those eyes.
"Yes." A slight nod of the eyes made Leo smile. He knew the beast was an ally, if only Raph and Donnie could see it. He was brought out of his mental silence when the beast spoke again. "I sense someone near by. I recognize the scent but can't place it but I can tell that is warm blooded. What do you want me to do?"
"Nothing just yet. I'll find out who it is then let you know what to do okay?" The red eyes nodded again and faded into darkness. Leo slowly opened his eyes to see his father sitting in his armchair also asleep. 'It's only Master Splinter. His our father which means that you can't hurt him either... or destroy his room again. Alright?'
"Yes, but I must ask a question. If he is you and your brothers' father then why is it that he is warm-blooded while you and your brothers are cold-blooded?"
'He found use when we were all mutated and took us in and raised us. His warm-blooded because he is a rat while my brothers and I are cold-blooded because we are turtles.' The beast nodded in understanding.
"By the way, Leonardo, I don't quit understand why your brother, Michelangelo is it, wants to name me. It is normal for him to name things? I've only heard bits of what he has said and he does not seem as normal as you. Is that normal?" Leo internally sighed.
'Yes, yes it is normal for him to do things like that. He decided to call you Dark Leo. If you want to be called something else I can talk to him about it.'
"No, it is fine. Just do not let him get carried away with it." Leo smiles at that and nods.
'okay, sleep my friend. You'll need as much as you can get with my brothers always getting into trouble.' He opens his eyes again to find Master Splinter awake and watching him. "Good morning Master. What are you doing home so soon? I thought you weren't going to be back for a few more weeks." Master Splinter nods.
"Good morning Leonardo. I'll explain why I came home when your brothers wake up. Shall I ask how you slept?" Leo noticed a spark of amusement in his eyes and voice.
"I slept surprisingly well considering the fact I have three brothers on me." He chuckles lightly causing Donnie to stir. Leo looks at him when he lifts his head off of his shoulder and has a small smile on his face. "Morning Donnie. Sleep well?" Donnie grumbles causing Leo's smile to grow. "What was that? I couldn't here you." Donnie looks down at Mikey across their laps.
"Why is Mikey on my lap? I want coffee make him move." He yawns loudly not noticing Splinter chuckle off to the side.
"Maybe if we work together we can get up without making him fall." Donnie nods and eases over the arm. Holds Mikey still while Leo then eases out. Leo smiles and shakes his head. "I swear him and Raph wouldn't even wake up if a tank drove in here and started firing.
"I'm going to go make some coffee." Donnie mumbles as he heads towards the kitchen. Leo smiles and watches him.
"Should we wake them up Master Splinter?"
"No, they will wake up soon enough. Join Donatello for breakfast." Leo bows and heads towards the kitchen as well.
Master Splinter watches him go. Since he walked through the lair door his sensed something different about his oldest son but he hasn't be able to put a claw on what it could possible be. When he explains why he came back early he will have them all explain what has been going on. He rose from the armchair and walked to the kitchen. Leonardo was sitting at his seat at the table eating cereal and watching Donatello While he was pouring himself a large mug of coffee. Splinter noticed how often his second youngest son pour a cup of coffee and started thinking that perhaps he should make his son cut back on the caffeinated beverage that keeps him up so late at night.
He decided to make some tea as he heard his one of his sons stirring on the couch.
Raph awoke to see Mikey asleep with his head on his lap. 'Do I look like a fuckin' pillow to this bonehead or wha'?'he thought irritably. Shoving Mikey off his he stood up.
"Ow! Raph, what the shell ya do that for dude!? I was having a wicked dream about an island of candy as big as me and more video games than I could ever play." Raph rolled his eyes at his baby brother's complaining and walked to the kitchen with a whining Mikey following. He stops at the entrance of the kitchen seeing Donnie practically chugging a large cup of coffee, Leo sitting at the table watching him amused, and Master Splinter making himself some tea. After he and Mikey returned their master's bow the took their places at the table.
Realization struck Leo instantly and he looked over at Master Splinter curiously.
"Master Splinter, why did you come home early? Is everything alright?" The other three realized that Leo was right and that Splinter wasn't supposed to be home for a few more weeks.
"Now that you all are awake my sons I will explain why I returned early." As Master Splinter explained what he has been feeling for the past few days Leo began to wondering how he was going to explain his new ally to Splinter. He wondered if Master Splinter already knew and by the look he was get from him he hoped he didn't.
"... so who would like to explain what has been going on here during my absence?" The turtle all look at each other while Master Splinter waits expectantly. Donnie opens his mouth to begin to speak when Leo suddenly speaks.
"Nothing has really been going on. We've been practicing and going on patrol. Just hanging out really." Leo explained looking slightly nervous. Out of him and his brothers he was definitely the worst liar which is why he rarely did it. Raph, Donnie, and Mikey shared a look of surprise to hear Leo lie to Master Splinter.
"Hmm, I see. I shall return to my room to put my things away and meditate. We will finish this discussion later." Master Splinter puts his cup in the sink and walks to his room. The turtles are left to talk quietly to each other.
"Why didn't you tell Master Splinter anything, Leo?"
"I will just not right now. He just got home it can wait a few days."
"Yeah, 'til ya go all red eyes and try ta rip 'is guts out."
"Dark Leo wouldn't do that Raph... Right Leo?"
"Of course he won't do that. I already told him that he can't hurt Master Splinter or trash his room again."
"Speaking of trashing his room who cleaned it up because I didn't?" Mikey asked making the conversation stop instantly with all of them wide eyed.
"I forgot about us trashing it."
"I didn't do it."
"Me neitha."
"Uh-oh." All four flint when Master Splinter's voice echoes through the lair.
"BOYS!"
