Chapter 9
Leo's P.O.V.
I rubbed Mikey's shell to calm him down and it worked. He soon fell asleep on my lap and Donnie went to scanned the sand to see if it had a clue to what came to the liar. I watched over Mikey and I pick him up careful not to wake him. I walked to the infirmary and lied Mikey down on the bed I once was in. I tucked Mikey in the bed and sat in a chair with wheels on the bottom to easily get to Mikey and Raph, who was still knocked out.
I curled up in the chair and stared at Raph. It was my fault Raph was hurt. I rolled the chair to Raph and my fingers trailed down the oxygen mask Raph was wearing. A tear rolled down my cheek. I gasped when I heard Raph moaned something and I held his hand. My little brother was hurt and I wasn't there to help. I am the leader that failed to protect my brother. I failed my brother.
More tears ran down my cheek. I don't like to cry in front of my brother, it shows weakness and fear. I let go of Raph hand to wipe my tears away and my other hand slammed down making a crash sound when a hear Donnie walk in. I need to stop using my hearing. I turned to the door and saw Donnie standing there.
"I brought Mikey in to keep an eye on him and Raph." I said and Donnie walked to Raph. He checked Raph's pulse and a hand on Raph's plastron.
"He can't wear the oxygen mask forever. His breathing will get used to the air from it and when he takes it off he will have problems breathing." Donnie said taking the mask off. "You can put it on if he has some problems"
I nodded and noticed Mikey roll around. We are silent as we watched Mikey stir. He stopped and I turned my head back to Donnie.
"Did you find anything from the sand?" I whispered and Donnie shook his head.
"It is just normal sand." Donnie said and it was quiet for a while. "I think we can learn more about it if the ask Mikey."
"Do you think he would want to talk about it? He is very scared." I mentioned and Donnie tapped his finger on his cheek.
"Good point." Donnie said and yawned.
"I think we should get some rest. Its best to sleep in here to watch over these two." I said and Donnie agreed. He walked to a cabinet and grabbed extra blankets with a pillow. He handed me a blanket and get to his knees placing the pillow down. Donnie wrapped himself in the blanket and rested his head on the pillow. He closed his eyes and smiled. Something kept me up and wondering, 'When is my brother going to wake up?'
"Donnie, when is Raph going to wake up?" Donnie frowned and opened one eye.
"As Master Splinter would say, only time would tell." Donnie said turning his head to look at me.
"Is Master Splinter coming home tonight?" I asked remembering Master Splinter was at April's apartment.
"No, he contacted me saying he was giving April extra training in the morning and wanted to stay there for an early start." Donnie said resting he head back down in the pillow. I curled up in the blanket. Minutes later I heard snoring from Donnie. I looked at my three brothers and smiled. We are all together.
I don't know how long I was watching over my brothers sleep but it was a while. I heard shuffling around the room but it wasn't me or my brothers. I spun around in my chair to view the room, nothing caught my attention. I watched over my brothers again. I suddenly heard harsh breathing behind me and when I spun my chair something covered my mouth, gagging me.
"You will no long interfere with the coin." The scratchy voice came from a sand person, Mikey freaked out about. They never left. I try to punch and kick the sand person but my attacks go through the sand person. I saw a sand like portal behind the sand person. I grew weak and I loss the ability to move. I fall back and my eyes were forced shut.
April's P.O.V.
I was cooking dinner for Splinter and I. I turned back to Splinter who was still meditating. He was so peaceful and quiet. I liked the quiet and turtles weren't that. I continued to make the vegetables and rice. I hummed to pass time but suddenly I hear a gasp. Must be Splinter coming out of the meditation in an unpeaceful way. I turned to see Splinter breathing heavily.
"Are you ok?" I asked and he shook his head.
"My sons are in danger. We must leave now!" Splinter said and I turned the burner off. I ran out the door grabbing a first-aid kit. I ran down the stair way and out the apartment door and run to an alley way. Splinter was already there holding the manhole cover up.
"How did you-"
"Fire escape Miss O'Neil." I nodded and jump in the sewer. Splinter soon jumps down and we run in the direction of the lair.
"Should I call Casey?!" I shout as we run.
"Soon, when we know what happened." Splinter said running swiftly.
We have ran for a while now and I know we were closer to the liar. I slowed down in a logging pace as we were at the last turn. When we turned from the old subway tracks and into the living room, empty. I look around and found no one.
"Guys?! Hello?! It is me, April!" I shout with no answer and I turned to Splinter. "The infirmary!"
I run in the infirmary and find discarded blankets and pillows. The bed that Raph was in was a mess. The room was empty and sand was all over the floor. I knew they were here. I fell to my knees and place my hands in the sand. We were too late. Splinter walked in behind me and placed a hand on my shoulder. I didn't dare like in his eyes and see the emotion it them. I pulled out my T-phone and called Casey.
"Hey babe. What's up?" Casey answered, I felt a tear run down my face. I didn't have the heart to yell at him for calling me that.
"W-we need your help.." That was all I could manage to say through the shock.
"April? You sound terrible. Like you ran a marathon." Casey said and that ticked me off.
"Casey! Just get to the Turtle's lair!" I shouted and hung up.
I'm scared, tired, worried and I can't think straight. I was in tears and didn't want to leave this room. I cried over the sand. We were too late. I was too late.
Hi peeps! Sorry for the late-ish update, but I worked hard on this chapter. I hope you enjoyed this chapter and I will update in a few days. I would like for you guys to review. What do you think is going to happen next? Peace for now!
~LeonardoTheLeader
