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Act 3 Donatello Part 1 Michelangelo

The second eldest brother sat at his desk within the confines of his lab. He had specifically asked that no one bother him until it was time for dinner. He didn't want to over work himself like last time, but he still wanted to get his latest project done. He was making something so important, its very existence could change the turtles lives! Donatello held this idea in high regard, it had to be perfect because-

Sliiiiiiide, the door to Donnies lab slid open. He did not look up from his work. He didn't need to. His peripheral vision was excellent. From the very corner of his eye he could easily see silky ginger hair, and a blue clad turtle. Leonardo, his eldest brother had led April, the girl of his dreams, into the lab. Donnie desperately wanted to look up and start talking with her, but his focus needed to remain with his work right now. He was going to ask them to leave, despite him not wanting April to leave, but he didn't need to-

"He didn't want to be bothered so just be quiet while you're in here, okay?" Donnie recognized Leos voice. He could then hear Leos familiar footsteps leave the lab. As long as she didn't bother him in this scenario, Donnie didn't mind her being there. In fact, he welcomed it. Just being in her presence, her beautiful smile, the scent of lavender always coming off her, her- Right! Donnie re-focused on his work. He was on a deadline, that he had set himself.

For about 20 or so minutes April had remained completely silent. He had needed to get up to grab something from a cabinet and he was able to see her sitting against the wall reading one of his robotics textbooks. This particular text book he had happened to stumble upon during a trip through a dump, and it happened to be one of his favorites. He wanted to start talking to her about it, but he knew he needed to get back to work.

Another 10 minutes had passed since he had sat back down. He was making awesome headway on the project, and couldn't have been more pleased with himself. It needed to be perfect, detail for detail, or else-

WHACK! The door to his lab slid open again, but this time it went all the way with force. Both Donnie and April looked up to see the "supposed" youngest of the brothers, Michelangelo, smiling widely at April. He didn't say anything so Donnie rolled his eyes and went back to work.

He could hear April get up from where she was sitting and walk over to Mikey. The little chit chits of their whispering could be heard. He was going to ask them to leave, but April let out a small giggle at something he assumed Mikey had said. Her little laugh made the butterflies in his stomach flutter. He became distracted, but then quickly shook his head and began his work again.

For the next 5 or 6 minutes, Donnie could hear the two of them walking back and forth in the lab. He wasn't sure what they were doing, since everything was happening behind him. He figured it couldn't be to bad, or else April would put a stop to it. Right?...Right. Of course she would...right?

Donnie quickly decided to turn around to see Mikey walking out of the lab with a box with unknown contents. April walked back in and could see Donnie glaring at her.

She flinched nervously, she knew what this particular glare meant. It meant, "I'm irritated, but not REALLY mad, but would you mind dealing with this?" She nervously smiled at him, and put her arms up in defense and backed away out of the lab. She shut the door behind her and whispered "sorry." They smiled at each other until the door completely shut.

Still in thought about her cute smile he turned back to his work. He sighed happily, but once again shook his head. He needed to work.

Despite the thick metal door that separated the lab from the rest of the lair, Donnie could still hear Mikeys loud and yet, always playful voice. He groaned at the annoyance, but found he could understand the conversation that was taking place. He couldn't help but eavesdrop, even though the conversation wasn't meant to be secret, clearly it wasn't since Mikey was being so loud.

"But we need it!" Whined Mikey.

"It's all right, Mikey. We'll make due without it for now, we can get one at my house. A-he." Said April cautiously trying to calm Mikey down.

Donnie sighed. He still didn't know what was going on, but when Mikey was excited about something he usually got his way. Luckily for him April seemed to be doing a good job at keeping Mikey out of the lab.

Donnies work continued. For a few minutes he didn't hear anything happening outside of his lab. His mind fell into nothing but his project. He could no longer hold onto the time that was passing. What felt like five minutes to him had really been two hours. He was making wonderful progress. This project...when completed it would-

"EEK!" Donnie snapped back to reality upon hearing Aprils squeak. He quickly, and nervously turned his head to the door of his lab, and even flinched as Mikey threw open the door once more.

Donnie rolled his eyes. Mikey must have pushed April out of the way or something. He then turned back to his work, and allowed Mikey to roam around the lab. It was fine until Mikey began moving things around on all of the tables and shelves, desperately trying to find something. Donnie sat and grumbled as he tried to stay focused on his own work. That was until Mikey couldn't find what he was looking for and made his way to Donnies desk.

Mikey didn't distract Donnie by talking to him. He just got in the way by constantly reaching over him and moving all of his well placed stuff around. Mikey groaned and pouted, still being unable to find what he was looking for.

Donnie sat and allowed his anger to fester until he couldn't take it anymore. "WHAT!? WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR!?" Screamed Donnie with sheer anger.

Mikey nervously jumped away, and also let out a nervous laugh, "A-he,...your lighter."

Donnie, was so dumbstruck by what Mikey was asking for...he was willing to make such a mess and bother Donnie even though he had asked to not be disturbed for...a...lighter.

Donnie debated in his head on whether or not to give it to him, but after a little consideration pulled the lighter off the desk. It had been in plain sight the whole time, and handed it over to Mikey with clear irritation on his face.

"THANKS!" Said Mikey happily who then jumped away and out of the lab.

Donnie rubbed his face with his hands. Trying to calm himself down. He looked over to the mess in his lab that Mikey had left and groaned. There was nothing he could do but clean it...there was NO WAY he could work with this mess in here. But first, he was determined to get Mikey to come back in and help him clean this.

Donnie then reconsidered. Did he really want Mikey in here again? He sighed and then decided that he would at least get up long enough to see what was going on outside.

Upon making his way out into the lair Mikey and April were packing something away into a duffle bag. Donnie looked over to the box that Mikey had taken out of his lab earlier that day. Most boxes in the lab had "Mikey do not touch" on them, but this one was an exception, it said "The only box Mikey is allowed to touch in the lab, the ONLY". Within this box Donnie had collected random things that could be used to keep Mikey busy for whenever he decided to play "scientist", and these things couldn't hurt him or anyone else. Thus making it the only box Mikey was allowed in.

But still...the lighter...why did Mikey need that? And where exactly were Mikey and April taking their...thing? It was still daytime. Mikey couldn't go out yet.

"Mikey." Said Donnie with a hint of rage in his voice.

Mikey nervously turned around and held a huge smile to act like he wasn't up to anything. "Yeeee~es?"

"Where are you guys going?" Asked Donnie who then folded his arms.

During this entire conversation Leo had been watching TV. Raph had been sitting on the couch behind Leo pretending to not watch the TV, but they both turned as they became increasingly more interested in what was happening between their two brothers.

"Uuuuuuuuuh..." Said Mikey with no answer.

April rolled her eyes at Mikey, and then smiled at Donnie, "We're going to my Aunts house. We'll be back as soon as we're done there."

Donnie narrowed his eyes, "What's in the bag?" He was more directing his irritated voice at Mikey, and everyone knew it.

"Uuuuuuuuuuuhhhh, just somethin' me and April made." Smiled Mikey, but seeing that April was now more involved than he had previously thought he turned his attention to the one he knew he would get more answers out of.

April swallowed nervously. "Uuuuh...don't worry Donnie. We'll show you soon. I promise." She then smiled at him.

The rays of sunshine from her smile that only Donnie ever seemed to see illuminated off her face and into his eyes. He couldn't say anything more. He was dumbstruck.

Mikey and April took the duffel bag and took off for the exit of the lair, and they both vanished.

Donnie then became angry again. "Damn that Mikey! He's always getting in my way!" Donnie gritted his teeth.

If anyone understood Mikey, it was Donnie. At least...Donnie was the only one that came the closest to "understanding" Mikey. Which was strange since Mikey was also the one that irritated Donnie the most.

Raph turned his head back to the TV, not wanting to get in the middle. He just folded his arms and allowed Leo to take over. Leo switched his gaze from the exit of the lair to Donnie.

"Donnie-" He said in his "I'm about to be the older brother" voice, "Would you relax. I know Mikey got in your way and distracted you, but trust us they're fine. April did most of the work on their project anyway." Said Leo reassuringly.

Donnie let out a sigh and let his shoulders slump. He then picked himself back up and began rubbing the bridge of his nose. "Okay...so...what did they make?" Asked Donnie, still not sure if he wanted to know the answer.

Leo was stunned silent and remained that way for a few moments. Clearly trying to come up with an idea, but then turned to the TV, "I wasn't really watching."

Donnie turned his gaze to his red brother, who didn't even look up from the TV, "Rocket." Grunted Raph. It was clear by his face that Raphael was having the same nervous twists in his stomach that Donnie was now getting.

Mikey...made a rocket...sure April helped, and probably made it really well, but still...the thought of Mikey with something that could do some damage didn't help make things easy to accept.

"Relax guys. Aprils got it under control. They'll be fine. You'll see." said Leo

Donnie sighed and made his way back to the lab. Going back to work was the only way he wasn't going to be able to think about it.


Within the confides of his lab, no one bothered him for the rest of the night. He was able to work in peace and solitude on his project...his project that would change everything and- "AGH!" Yelled Donnie as he smacked his head on the table.

Despite being left alone and not having to worry about Mikey barging in and getting in his way he was completely distracted.

He knew he had nothing to worry about with Mikey and April, but still...Mikey had been hanging out with April almost none stop. Mikey had even been calling her his bff, which, to Donnie, meant that the two were now close. This irritated Donnie to no end. He didn't mind his brothers being close to April, but not when they weren't in his line of vision. Donnie was a tad ashamed to admit that he was a little...jealous and perhaps a tad selfish. Even with his own brothers. Perhaps he was to needy...could one be needy when he didn't even have the girl in the first place? He pondered this for a moment until the door to the lab went flying open.

Donnie quickly turned, expecting to see Mikey...Donnie had a few choice words for him. However, it wasn't Mikey standing stupidly in the doorway. It was Leo.

Donnie showed confusion on his face, "Is it...time for dinner?" He asked nervously, knowing that by the look on Leos face, he wasn't to get anything remotely relating to the question.

Leo looked almost afraid to speak, but he finally managed to get it out, "They're missing."


"MIKEY!" Yelled out Leos voice throughout the night.

"APRIL!" Followed Raphs voice.

The three brothers had hoped that it would be safe to yell for their missing friends. For all they knew Mikey and April had just stayed out really late, and were probably just a rooftop or two away. Alas, no response. They're phones also gave no response.

The three brothers stopped on top of a roof and looked down.

"ARGH!" Grunted Raph as he shoved his sai into the cooling vent next to him.

"Calm down." Snapped Leo.

Donnie looked back and forth to each brother. It was clear what was going on in all of their heads. It wasn't like Mikey to just up and disappear. He would have at least texted them. Though anyone else who might have known Mikey wouldn't count on him for even a courtesy text, but the brothers knew...he wasn't as immature as they had always believed. That had become very apparent over the last year. He still made mistakes, but then again, they all did.

Where could their brother be...where could April be?

Donnie shook his head, "What if this is my fault?"

Both Raph and Leo looked confused as they turned their heads towards Donnie, "How is this your fault?" Asked Leo.

"I yelled at him...he knew I was angry...what if someone spotted them and came after them, but he was to afraid to call for help and thought I'd be even madder?" Complained Donnie.

"Uuum...I think you're reading to much into this." Said Raph as he rolled his eyes.

"Yea, you're thinking about this to hard Donnie. Mikey doesn't hold onto that stuff for to long." Added Leo.

"Not that he holds on to much for to long." Raph threw in.

Donnie couldn't help but notice...the two had been just as nervous as him a few minutes ago, but now the two seemed completely relaxed...but Donnie was smart enough to know that the two were covering their fears with jokes...they couldn't really hide just how worried they were.

Raph and Leo were more than likely right. He probably was thinking to hard...in the past he had always allowed himself to internally take blame when things went wrong, especially with Mikey. Everyone knew that all of the brothers held strong brotherly love for Mikey, but everyone also knew that Donnies was probably the strongest. Maybe because the two were polar opposites, but it didn't matter. Leo and Raph continued to make poorly placed jokes but Donnie couldn't find himself to act this way. Something deep down inside him knew something wasn't right...

"He's probably okay..." Whispered Donnie, attempting to lie to himself. He didn't need to say anything about April. The brothers already knew about his worry for her.

Wait...April...who was it that was after April?...Who is the only enemy Mikey probably couldn't handle on his own?!

"Kraang!" Yelled Donnie, who then covered his mouth as he looked back to his brothers, remembering they were supposed to be quiet.

Leo stood alert, "Did you see a Kraang droid?"

Both Leo and Raph reached for their weapons.

"No, no, no! I'm saying the Kraang! Look, we might not have time for me to sit here and explain, but my guts telling me they must have been captured by the Kraang." Donnie spurted out.

Leo and Raph released their weapons and looked sternly at him, "Are we sure we wanna go after the Kraang, based on a gut feeling?" Raph grumbled. But there was no need for anymore words. Donnies face said it all.


Flying across rooftops the ninjas moved silently. The only time they were visible would be if you managed to catch a quick glimpse of the silhouette when they happened to jump in front of the moon. The brothers didn't need to try and hunt the Kraang down. They knew exactly where Mikey and April would be.

A few nights before, Donnie and Leo had placed nano cameras in every lab in New York. The Kraang weren't making a move they didn't know about. The only building that remained was the TCRI building. That HAD to be where the two were.

Knowing how "well" their attempt to the top of the building had been from the inside only a few weeks prior, the three decided to make their way up from the outside. At least this way, if they didn't have April and Mikey, then they could escape without ever being seen.

"Hey, what's the plan if they DO have Mikey and April?" Asked Raph in a loud whisper. He was moving the fastest out of the three and was a few floors higher than Leo and Donnie. Whispering wasn't really an option.

As Leo continued to climb he thought for a moment, "I don't know. We'll have to assess the situation once we get up there." That wasn't the plan anyone wanted to hear, but Leo was right. The three continued their silent climb up the tall...tall...building.


Raph had already made it up to the room that was all to familiar to them, he wasn't really reacting, but trying to get a good view. It was hard to see through all the green poisonous air the Kraang needed to breathe.

"See anything?" Asked Leo.

"Uuuhh...I've got good news and bad news." Said Raph reluctantly, but with slight irritation in his voice.

"...What's the good news?" Asked Leo hesitantly.

"Mikey's not in here." Said Raph, almost instantly Donnie and Leo let out a huge sigh of relief. They now believed that whatever the "bad news" was, was probably a new Kraang problem they would have to face soon.

"So...What's the bad news?" Asked Donnie, praying with all his might that they just needed to go in a fight off the Kraang, but by looking at Raphs face he knew...Raph didn't have to say it...

"They have April." Said Raph with a quiver in his voice. Upon hearing his words, Donnies heart sank.

Not another moment was needed for Leo and Donnie to make it up to Raphs level. The three continued to over look the situation.

April was in the same glass container that they had been trapped in only a few weeks ago. There, April laid unconscious on the ground. Safe from the poisonous air, for now.

"...There are to many, we can't afford a fight, especially not when their teleporter is still operational...remember last time? We cracked the window and all the poisonous air flew out. We'll break the glass, sneak in, grab April, and start looking for Mikey." Said Leo.

Donnie then tried to assess the situation further. Suddenly he seemed scared, but his brothers weren't looking at him, so they didn't catch on.

What if...the Kraang already..."dealt" with Mikey? ...Or what if they have him somewhere else?...Thought Donnie. The possibilities of what could have happened to his brother began to drain over his mind. He then noticed Aprils hand twitch and he was immediatly brought back to saving her.

"All right Raph, ready?" Asked Leo as Raph prepared himself to break into the window. Donnie had no objection until something caught the very corner of his eye.

"Wait!" Demanded Donnie as he peered back into the room. His heart that had previously sunk into his stomach shot back up into his chest. He had never been more relieved. "Look..."

The three brothers peered in to see their orange brother across the room. Sneaking along a smaller platform, overlooking the whole Kraang operation.

"What's he doing?" Asked Raph, extremely curious.

"I'm not sure, but he can't breathe. He's won't be able to hold his breath long enough to get him and April out of there." Added Leo sternly.

Not another word needed to be spoken, Donnie had already cut a small hole into the window. The poisonous air began to filter out like a jet stream. This grabbed the Kraang attention but the cut was so small that they couldn't pin point it. The Kraang fled further into the building, save for a few Kraang droids that could breathe the Earth air. They looked around desperately trying to find the cause of their air going missing, but the cut in the window was just a bit smaller than Donnies hand. They wouldn't find it before Mikey was already gone.

Even Mikey was confused. He took a breath, and quickly decided to just be grateful for his good luck and took off.

Only the whites of Mikeys eyes could be seen. April began to stir and opened her eyes. She quickly stood up in her cage and looked scared. She immediatly started to try and throw herself at her prison walls in an attempt to break them, but she just wasn't heavy enough.

The other three brothers watched Aprils attempt in mental pain. They felt horrible for her. They knew she hated the feeling of being helpless, and nothing hurt her more than that. But there she was...helpless and scared. She nervously made her way to the center of her cell, and looked around desperately for an escape.

Though she wasn't alone she thought she was. Had someone been with her she would have been tough, and continued trying to escape, but from not seeing any logical way out April was reduced to nothing more that a scared teenage girl.

BOOM! Aprils and the Kraang attention was turned to the corner of the room where a bomb had gone off. The Kraang began to walk over to investigate the small explosion that was now causing a fire.

April backed away as she rubbed her arms trying to comfort herself. She knew she wouldn't die...the Kraang needed her for some reason...but she was afraid to find out what for.

Suddenly she jumped and let out a small yelp as two little taps on her prison became audible. She turned around to see a smiling Mikey.

Donnie could see her face over come with delight at Mikeys arrival. At first he was happy to see her happy, but then he became upset...there it was again...April showing more affection to Mikey...he shook his head. His brothers were right. He always over thought on these kinds of situations. April was just happy to see one of them...that's all.

"Come on, Mikey." Said Raph encouragingly.

Suddenly Mikey's face became very serious. Once again only the whites of his eyes could be seen. April watched with confusion written on her face as Mikey slowly backed away into the only shadow in the room, and vanished.

Leo, Raph, and Donnie, were even more confused.

"What's he doing?" Asked Raph, but his question was suddenly answered when three gunshots from the Kraang droids guns came flying by their heads through the now shattered window.

"We've been spotted!" Shouted Leo as they quickly jumped into the building.

"Oh really!?" Said Raphael sarcastically as he drew out his sais.

Donnie allowed Leo and Raph to take on the Kraang, he quickly turned to the cell they were keeping April in, but she was...gone?

Donnie looked around every corner of the room. No one was there. "Guys!" He yelled towards his brothers. Leo and Raph quickly looked back and realized that April was gone.

"Fall back. Their reinforcements will be up here soon." Yelled Leo.

Raph looked back to the teleporter that the Kraang used to ship things between Earth and Dimension X, "Can't we do anything!?" Complained Raph.

Donnie quickly shook his head as he took down a Kraang droid, "We couldn't destroy it last time, even with our high explosives. Leos right. We have to fall back!" Yelled Donnie.

The brothers quickly looked around the room one more time for Mikey or April, threw a smoke bomb, and vanished.


Yet again, the three brothers quickly trailed across the rooftops. It was unknown where they were going. Even to them. All they knew was that they needed to find Mikey and April before they got into more trouble.

Thinking about this Donnie became angry again. What could they have possibly been doing to get spotted by the Kraang? Why had they even gone out? ...The rocket...that's right. Maybe the rocket had somehow caught the Kraangs attention by chance and it drew them to it.

That was it, from now on whenever Mikey wanted to do a science experiment, he would pick himself up from what ever he was doing and help.

"GET DOWN!" Yelled Raph who quickly jumped over his two brothers and brought them to a screeching halt on the roof. As the three collected themselves from their crash landing they looked up to see one of the new flying Kraang droids fly over them. They quickly reached for their weapons, but there was no need. As the Kraang droid flew over head it flew on. Even though it had clearly seen them.

"Where's it going?" Asked Raph angrily.

The three sat silently for a moment, but they all seemed to get the same idea at the same moment.

"He's looking for April!" Yelled Donnie who quickly got up and started chasing down the Kraang.

They did not have to follow for long. Suddenly a silhouette appeared in front of their line of vision a few roof tops away. The Kraang droid stopped mid air and began firing his gun at Mikey. Leo, Raph, and Donnie stopped and watched what Mikey would do.

"Why is he putting himself in plain sight!?" Asked Leo angrily. He stared worriedly at his brother.

Donnie had the same worry on his face. Which was quickly changed to fear as April jumped in front of Mikey.

"APRIL!" Yelled Raph, now joining his brothers in worry.

Mikey couldn't be this stupid could he!? Suddenly the Kraang droid stopped shooting and took off towards April.

Donnie, Raph, and Leos feet seemed to move on their own. The three brothers tried to catch up to the Kraang droid, but he was to fast. As soon as they knew it was to late Leo grabbed the back of Raph and Donnies shells to stop them.

"WHAT GIVES LEO!?" Demanded Raph.

"Why aren't the moving?" Asked Leo, but it was more of a "statement."

Just then, Donnie focused on Mikeys right hand which had been behind him the whole time. He finally started to pull something out from behind him. It was hard to make out because of the shadows but Donnie was able to barely see it.

"Mikeys using April as bait to bring the Kraang droid closer! He's gonna shoot the droid with the rocket they made!" Yelled Donnie.

He was right. The droid was only a few seconds away. Mikey quickly lit the end of the rocket, threw an arm around Aprils waist and pulled her back. He turned so his shell was facing the droid and April was safely tucked beneath him.

The rocket flew at the droid and hit it with such force that the alien within it came flying out. It hit the ground with a loud squish and took off screaming.

Mikey and April nervously looked up to where the droid had once been. Realizing that they had won the two hugged each other tightly and began laughing.

"That was amazing Mikey! Your plan worked!" Said April happily

"Of course it did! Donnies not the only smart one you know." He added jokingly.

"Oh really?" Asked Donnie. Mikey and April quickly looked up to see the three brothers towering above them.

"Guys!" Yelled Mikey happily. He and April quickly got up, both widely smiling at their friends. "You totally missed it! April and I worked together awesomely!"

Leo, Raph, and Donnie, each had something they wanted to say to Mikey to rebuttal against his assumed "awesome", but none could conjure up the words to go against his wide smile.

Donnie looked down to April, "Are you all right?" He asked, you could tell by his voice that he was calming down.

"I'm fine thanks to Mikey." She said happily.

Donnie smiled at her, but only April didn't seem to notice the sorrow in his eyes.


Donnie sat in his lab, but strangely, not at his desk, but on the floor. He was leaning against the wall April had been earlier that day. The faint smell of Lavender still lingered off the text book she had been reading. The lab door opened and in walked Splinter.

Donnie quickly stood up in silent shock. Master Splinter rarely walked into the lab. He wasn't very good when it came to technology. Hey, everyone has a weakness.

"Sensei?" Donnie asked.

"Donatello." He stepped forward and met his son. "Please, explain to me what happened tonight."

Donnie sighed, "Sensei...no disrespect but could you ask Leo or Raph...I'm not really in the mood." He said as he looked down.

"I did ask Leonardo AND Raphael, and that is exactly why I am now asking you. From what they have said, I believe that you had more of an emotionally taxing night than your brothers." Said Splinter with a calming voice. "Your brothers were worried about Michelangelo, but trusted that he could manage on his own, but you...you stayed in a constant state of fear for what may or may not have happened."

Donnie looked up at his sensei curiously. How did his brothers know how difficult the night had been for him? They had hardly spoken...of course...they didn't need to speak to each other anymore. They could all read each other like a book. Though things had been difficult for the last few months between the four of them, the only one with any real problems was Donnie. He had been harboring so many different feelings for April that he had allowed it to leak out in a bad way and hurt his brothers...any other problems did seem to be resolved between the brothers...

The purple ninja looked up to his sensei and nodded.

"Mikey and April had been hanging out today...I guess April had helped Mikey make a rocket and they went out to test it...Mikey told Leo that they made it to Aprils apartments roof but a Kraang droid came after her in broad daylight."

Splinter stroked his long beard, "It would appear that the Kraang are becoming more aggressive in their search for April."

Donnies shoulders slumped, "Yea...Mikey may be strong enough to handle a Kraang or two on his own, but not ten, especially not while he's protecting April...They took him and her out and they both ended up in the TCRI building like we had been before." Donnie took a deep breath, his run on sentences started to tire him out. "They took his weapons and his T-phone, and he said that they were separated. He waited for his chance and escaped."

"But instead of coming for you and your brothers help, he went after April." Said Splinter curiously, but clearly he was thinking about something.

"Yea...I guess he thought that if he didn't act fast that something bad could happen to April. Waiting for us to show up might have taken to long. But Sensei,...Mikey he...he was actually...really good on his own. It was like he was a different person. I've never seen him act so well on his own...making judgments like that so quickly. He snuck in without being spotted, he started an explosion to get the Kraangs attention off April,... To be honest...he might have been better off if we had never shown up and got the Kraangs attention." As Donnie said this he started to think about what had happened that night. Earlier that day he hardly trusted Mikey with a lighter, but now he was basically saying he would trust Mikey to lead if they needed him to.

"He saved April before we even noticed...and before we even caught up with them he already had a plan for taking down any Kraang droids that might have caught onto their trail...it was like...he had planned everything out by three steps ahead of the Kraang..." Donnie nervously looked down. Something about Mikey acting..."mature" just wasn't sitting well with him.

Splinter let out a small chuckle as he finished stroking his beard, "Heh, I understand now...your brothers were right. This night was the most difficult for you."

"Why is it that you say that?" Asked Donnie, seriously wanting to know the answer.

"Because, out of all your brothers it is clear to see that Michelangelo cares for you the most. He has a closeness to you, despite your differences. He holds much respect for you. Tell me Donatello, do you fear that one day Michelangelo may take April away from you?" As Splinter asked this Donnie flinched. Adding April into this particular statement was a little out of the blue...but Donnie couldn't help but say

"Hai, Sensei."

Splinter made a noise showing that he understood, and placed a hand on his sad sons shoulder. "My son. April and Michelangelo have grown very attached. There is no questioning it. Perhaps, Michelangelo holds feelings for April that closely resemble yours. However, he would never take away your happiness."

Donnies eyes grew wide. Mikey may always get in the way, and maybe Mikey didn't always understand that he was getting in the way, but at the end of the day all he wants is his brothers happiness. Mikey truly had a heart of gold...he could only see the good in people...which also explained why he had been the only happy one over the last few months amongst the family struggles that had been occurring. Mikey was someone they could always lean on, he could lead them through the sadness, he was strong enough to defend you in your darkest hour, and he was smart enough to know when to step in. Without Mikey...

"Thank you Sensei." Smiled Donnie.

Leonardo and Raphael stood in the kitchen in the midst of an intense arm wrestling match. Upon Donnie entering the room Mikey happily ran up to him.

"Here's your lighter!" Said Mikey happily slapping it into his brothers hand. He was about to run back to watch the battle between Raph and Leo but Donnie spoke up,

"Mikey...thank you." He said kind of quietly.

Mikey only looked confused, "For what?"

Donnie smiled over at him, "For saving her..."

Mikey looked down to the side for a moment, not really knowing how to react. This gave all the indication that Donnie needed to know that Mikey may in fact have a few feelings for April, but that didn't matter anymore. "Ah, you know bro. We can't leave our friends hanging like that!" Said Mikey cheerfully.

Donnie let out a small chuckle, "Right."

Mikeys smile widened, "Your laughing...You're happy with me? Dude, I thought you were mad at me this morning."

Donnie smiled and rolled his eyes, "I was...but, it was for a dumb reason. You were just being you."

Mikeys eyes shined, "So did you finish your project?" He asked, by the look on his face it was as if he actually wanted to know.

"As a matter of fact I did. Hey guys! Put your match on time out for a minute!" Yelled Donnie.

Leo looked up and within a second Raph slammed Leos hand into the table, "I win!" Yelled Raph happily.

"No you didn't! That was a cheap shot!" Complained Leo as they made their way over.

Donnie happily ran into his lab and then emerged with something behind his back.

"This is going to change our lives. After today, it will be silent in here almost 100% of the time. Mikey." Said Donnie as he smiled at Mikey.

Mikey looked a little nervous, "Yea?"

"I've worked on this for awhile, wanting it to be perfect. This is for you." Donnie pulled out the portable device behind his back. "A new hand held gaming system. I've programmed over 500 games on it, and it's all yours." Said Donnie happily.

Mikey was clearly over taken with joy. He immediatly started playing with his new game, "WHOA! Thanks Donnie!" He quickly hugged his brother and wasted no time at starting up the first game.

Raph Leo and Donnie stood in the new silence of the lair. The only things that could be heard were "typical house" noises.

"Peace at last." Sighed Leo happily.

"It really did change everything. It's finally quiet in here." Said Raph happily.

Splinter emerged from who knows where, "Indeed. Even when Michelangelo isn't speaking, he does seem to still make an exceptional amount of noise."

The four sat in the silence for a good minute, and suddenly they lost their smiles.

"Does it feel kind of lonely in here?" Asked Donnie.

"Yea" Said both Raph and Leo. Splinter stood still as Leo walked to the TV and turned it up, Raph walked to the stereo and allowed it to blast music through the lair, Donnie opened the door to his lab and allowed his computer and other such gadgets to make their usual chatter.

Splinter closed his eyes and chuckled, "Ah, peace."


A/N: Short and sweet, that's just how some chapters need to be. Kind of felt like you were watching a silent movie half the time, huh? XD Mikey makes everyone happy. Anywhos, start paying attention because the build ups for the finale now begin. Prepare yourselves for the most epic of epic finales, you will not want to miss it. Of course we still need to get there, haha! Just getting you excited, but just get ready for Act 3 Donatello Part 2 April. Check out my profile for release dates! See you then! Things are about to get real (especially now that all the brothers appear to be at peace.) ;]