OK, so here's the thing. School is killing me with projects, tests and the end of the quarter. Also, my whole family is sick, and I'm starting to get it. Ergo, unless I get like a LOT of reviews and requests, I might not update again until maybe next week earliest. So here's this update, but keep in mind it's up to you when my next update is.

Mikey's POV

After the Foot disappeared, we all untensed. Except Raph, who still looked pissed off about the threats they had made against Dani.

"So, what now?" I asked anxiously. "We go home and wait, my sons" Sensei replied. The four of us groaned. MORE waiting?!

"I'm going out", Leo stated bluntly. "Me, too", Raph joined. Master Splinter sighed, "Be back by 10:30." He sounded defeated; he must have realized how upset they were with him. I was too. If Sensei loved D so much, why would he do this to her? Hadn't he realized, or even cared,

Raph and Leo nodded, and after throwing Donnie and I a reassuring smile, they dashed across the rooftops out of sight. I sighed, and Donnie placed a hand on my shoulder.

"Everything's gonna be okay, Mikey", he said comfortingly, "We'll get Dani back, and everything will turn out fine." I nodded my head and asked, "Hey, Donnie, what do you think she's doing right now?"

Donnie paused before saying, "I don't know, probably raising hell. That's what she masters at." He grimaced. "You think- you think she misses us?" Donnie looked stunned, "Of course. In fact", he hesitated, "I think she might be worried that we are gonna barge in and brake her out."

"Wish we could", I mumbled. Donnie nodded his agreement. "We're just gonna have to trust sensei and hope that Dani can hold on…"

Raph's POV

Even when those damn ninjas were gone, I couldn't relax. They STILL had my baby, they threatened to kill her, and I wasn't gonna keep waiting like Master Splinter suggested. I was gonna end up busting into Foot tower on my own if this kept up…

So when Leo announced he was going out and gave me a very meaningful glance, I automatically jumped to go with him. If I was worried about Dani, Leo must be totally losing it.

As soon as we were out of view, Leo stopped, turned to me, and then said, "I can't take waiting much longer." I nodded in agreement. "How do you feel about an ambush?'

I gave a shocked smile, "Whoa, Leo, I've never seen this side of ya. Aren't you Splinter's pet? Ya really wanna go behind his back and do the exact thing he warned us against doing?"

Leo shrugged, "He didn't seem to care when he put Dani in this position. He refuses to even tell us WHY he acted the way he did. I'm not just going to stand by and let an innocent little girl die. I love Sensei, but Dani is my baby."

Wow, I thought, Leo must really love Dani. I mean, I love my sister, we all do, but Leo seems to have this bond with her, this need to protect her…

"Let's go get our sister back."

Dani's POV

I was sitting with my head in my hands, trying to keep it together. It took everything I had, but I wouldn't give Hun the satisfaction of seeing me cry. The gorilla was currently sharpening his knife, obviously trying to scare me. I really could care less.

Suddenly, the Shredder came up to my cage with a huge smile on his face. "So, how are you, my dear?" "How do you think?" I snapped, "If you were gonna capture me, at least don't torture me by making me look at that ugly mug." I gestured to Hun, who growled at me but stopped when Shredder raised his hand at him.

"At 11:00, your turtle brothers and the rat will be coming to bring me the amulet in exchange for your life." My heart soared. My brothers WERE coming for me. I just KNEW they wouldn't let me down.

The Shredder laughed, amused by the smile on my face, and sneered, "Such a shame they won't be leaving with you alive." My face darkened, "What the hell do you mean?"

Hun chuckled, "Hee, he MEANS that your precious family will be killed?" I snarled, "You leave my brothers ALONE, you jerks!"

Shredder cupped my chin in his hand, "Well, I would be willing to SPARE them, but only if you would make it worth my while." "I'll do what it takes, just don't hurt them", I pleaded, I would do ANYTHING to protect Leo, Donnie, Raph, and Mikey.

"You must surrender to me and willingly work for me."

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