A/N: Sorry guys, if ever I've disappointed you back from the last chapter. :'( It was just the hardest thing ever, so I decided to cut it. And that time, I was experiencing the thing you call, "Writer's Block." Again, I'm...so...SORRY! I promise that this chapter will make you all...uh...smile...? I think. Or cry... I dunno. It depends upon you, readers! I warn you, for this is the longest chapter! You can also check the first chapter. It's edited! Tell me what you think of it!
Anyways... Read and enjoy! The song isn't mine, of course. It belongs to its rightful owner. (Heart Attack, by Demi Lavato)
Chapter 10
Casey
"Goongala!" Casey bounced from the back whilst twirling his hockey stick as he slammed the tiger with his weapon. It was strong enough to make the mutant feline to step back and stop from doing anything to Donnie. He definitely looked like a real hero, and only if Donnie could see him, Casey might feed Donnie with what he just did for him. Eat that, genius! Even your puny little brain cells couldn't do that.
Casey jumped beside Donnie and carried him by the arm. He swiftly ran toward the other turtles and humbly smirked at Raph and Mikey. His gesture was telling Raph, beat that, Raphael. I just saved your brother. The red clad turtle retained his fiery composure, even though he was really grateful for what Casey had done.
Raph rolled his eyes to his left, telling Casey to put Donnie there for a while. If he'll wake up. Casey nodded for about half a dozen times before heading to the direction, the red clad told him. First, the leader. Now, the genius, the pack's doctor? What's going on? Casey just shrugged and adjusted Donnie at his back, as he pulled his mask out.
He had carried kilograms of rice, wheat and others but it seemed like he wasn't fed enough. His shoulder seemed to be like burning because of the purple clad's weight. I never expected he's too heavy.
Casey stopped from putting down Donnie on the ground. He was halted by seeing Leo at the corner of his eyes, beaten and vulnerable. He never expected that Leo would be like...what he was right now. He and the blue clad weren't really that close, but Casey already felt that Leo could be trusted very much, especially about problems. He sometimes tried to talk to Leo, when he was just new in the team. Well, it was one of the 'real talks' he encountered. The blue clad was really trustworthy and understanding, like Casey's mother.
He remembered the time he shared a secret with Leo.
Flashback, some weeks ago...
Casey Jones came to the lair; his eyes were still red because of crying. He wasn't wearing his usual gears, just a plain shirt and pants. He didn't know where to go, so he went to the turtles' lair to cool off -even if it was already midnight- and he knew that the turtles were already snoring.
A hysterical afterthought entered his mind; Splinter might kill him.
He rushed straight to the couch and curled like a ball there, sobbing like a little child. He, the almighty Casey Jones cries? How juvenile. But what happened inside his home was just too much to bear. He needed a friend. Of course, at first, he thought about saying it to Raph. But during that time, it wasn't Raph who suddenly popped out of nowhere; it was none other than, Leo.
He didn't know where Leo came from; maybe from his back, or from the ceiling. He appeared there just like a mushroom.
Casey couldn't explain, but just like Raph, he somehow felt uneasy around Leo, like...the blue clad was a giant punching bag.
"Casey? Why are you here? What's wrong?" Oooh. That motherly voice. Casey felt like his blood pressure rose rapidly, as he heard Leo's voice. He also noticed some cold sweat from his forehead. Man, I'm nervous.
He raised his head and met the blue clad's questioning, nonetheless, worried gaze. His sapphire eyes seemed to drill down his soul. "Hey, Leo. How are you doin'?" Casey said, with some cracks between the last words.
Leo raised his nonexistent brow and folded his arms. His gesture saying, Are you sure I'm gonna buy that? He tapped his left foot impatiently on the ground, and glared at Casey. "Even a chicken wouldn't accept that as an answer." Leo frowned.
"Really, Leo? Chickens? Out of all animals?" Casey whined and frowned.
"Why not?" Leo scoffed and rolled his eyes. "Tell me honestly. What's bothering you? Are you finding Raph? Don't waste your time. He's been grounded for the whole night because of his stubbornness. Just like his daily routine, he tried to sneak out of the lair but was stopped by sensei and you know what? He-"
"Alright, I get it...mom." Casey smirked at Leo. He flinched a bit when he saw the blue clad turtle's killing glare at him. "Okay, fearless, chill." He raised both arms in the air and shook his head.
"I'm waiting." Leo leaned a bit on Casey and stared at his eyes.
Casey smiled sheepishly, as he tried to resist Leo's hypnotic stare. But none of his efforts were paid. He dropped his shoulders and closed his eyes in surrender. "Okay, you won."
Leo seemed to be delighted; his smile looked like he just got a free ice cream. He sat down beside Casey and crossed his legs. "Tell me what it is. Why were you...crying? Lost a hockey game?"
Casey shook his head. "No. It's not about hockey."
"Well. What is it about?"
Casey remained silent, as his mischievous smirk was exchanged by a frown.
"I do not bite; unless you're a pizza." Leo chuckled with his own joke.
"Not funny, dude." Casey smirked deeper and raised a brow.
"I'm just trying to convince you. Whatever is that you like to say, I'll keep it as a secret. Is it...about your family?" The blue clad's eyes seemed to turn into hazy gray.
Casey was hit directly into his nerves. He wasn't able to stop the tears from storming down. He sobbed, as he wiped his tears harshly. "It's so unfair!" He covered his face with both of his hands.
Leo didn't know if he would hug Casey, or cry with him. Listening will do the job. His gaze softened, as he smiled a little. "Go on. I'm all ears."
Casey raised his head and gasped shortly. "You wouldn't laugh at me?"
Leo shrugged. "Why would I? This is serious. I've never seen you like this, alright."
Casey found himself smiling. A friend he is, he thought. Those were just the right signals he needed to see if he could trust Leo.
"My little sister." Casey bowed his head down.
Leo's eyes narrowed. "What's with her?"
"It's just so unfair, Leo! Out of all humans living in this world, my sister?! Why?!" Casey cried once again.
Leo's left arm slowly crept and tapped his friend's back, as gentle as possible. Let it out.
"She's diagnosed with a disease, which is nearly impossible to cure." Casey bit his lips. "She has...leukemia, Leo! See? It's just unfair!"
Leo's eyes narrowed once more, as he bowed his head down. Casey... I don't know what to say.
"There are so many bandits all over the city, the world! My little sister, she's very innocent! She'd done nothing to hurt anyone!" Casey continued to cry, while his fists were tightly clenched, as he gritted his teeth.
"Casey..." Leo adjusted himself and continued to tap his friend's back. "Everything has a reason."
"Then what is the reason of my sister's disease, huh?!"
Leo remained his calm gaze. "I honestly don't know what, but one thing is sure for me: that if you have faith, everything will be...fine. I'm sure your little sister won't be happy to see you like that. Where will she get the strength needed, if you're the one losing your hope?"
Casey's eyes grew wide. Leo was completely right. His sister was very strong, despite of the disease that overpowered her. He was the one who's weak. He was the one who gave up. He buried his head on Leo's shoulder and sobbed.
The blue clad returned the hug, and wrapped his arms around Casey. He smiled, and nodded. "That's right, Casey. You need to be strong. Is there anything that beats Casey Jones?"
Casey chuckled a little and smiled. "Of course, there is nothing!" He released himself from the hug and wiped his tears. "Thank you, Leo." He smiled, showing the large gap between his teeth. His mischievous smile returned as well as his composure.
"My pleasure." Leo returned the smile and stood up.
Casey watched as Leo made his way back into his room. He smiled to himself and stood up. Leo just knew when to talk, or when. He just knew when to stay silent, and he was very honest with his every word. A good friend, indeed.
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Casey smiled and shook himself. If Leo was there to help him just when needed, well, he's also there to help Leo in any way he could. He carefully placed Donnie, just beside Leo, and prepared himself to battle. The time he turned his back, Raph and Mikey were already up, fighting Tiger Claw.
"See who's back." He returned his mask, and grinned. "The vigilante, Casey Jones."
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April
April circled around, constantly checking the time. It was almost half an hour since her last conversation with Leo and she was extremely worried. Every minute, she was receiving this sudden sting in her head, and she felt like someone was hurt.
She climbed down the creaky staircase and went beside the broken window. She slid the wood covering the window and peeked on there. There was nothing weird outside; people were still very busy around and the sun was burning hot. She sighed and grabbed her phone.
She looked up on the ceiling and dropped her shoulder. She was choosing whether she would dial Leo, (who was technically using Donnie's phone) or just wait. But creepy afterthoughts continuously entered her struggling mind. If she would call, she may be a total distraction to the team. But if she wouldn't, and she would decide to wait there, what if the guys needed her? What if the enemy was too strong and they needed more force?
Well, she wouldn't know if she wouldn't ask.
April took a deep breath and typed a brief message, addressed to Leo, but sent to Donnie. If he would not reply within ten minutes, that would mean, they were in trouble. Yet, she couldn't stop herself from dialing.
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Donnie
His head felt like a heavy iron mixed with lead and platinum. He felt like his brain lost its half amount of cells that he feared, would diminish his intelligence and make him dumb. His paranoia increased more by imagining a life without his helpful brain; oh gods, it's my end! He honestly couldn't picture a life not creating even a single invention. He was obviously starting to go nuts.
So, to figure out things, he snapped his eyes open, as they blinked rapidly. The bright rays of the sun awaken him fully, and the burning pain inside his head made him wince. He raised his head and sat down. At first, he felt extreme dizziness and numbness, as if he hadn't tried to move since his birth.
His vision was obviously not too good, and a thick cloud was covering his sight. He rubbed his eyes gently, trying to clear out his vision. A blurred image of fast moving beings was the first he recognized. Still, he couldn't remember why he was here anyway.
Little by little, the figures got clearer to him. Sewer apple pies! He almost stumbled from where he was for remembering everything. He shook his head and turned to his left, as if there was something important there.
For Darwin's beard! How come I forgot all about these?! His heart skipped a beat when he saw his fallen leader, who had his breathing in a very slow pace. "Oh, come on. Don't fall." Donnie grabbed one of Leo's wrists and tried to find any signs of life, besides of the breathing. He pressed so hard, that if Leo was awake, he would've flinched. Well, he just wanted to be sure. Donnie felt a warm drop of sweat slowly trickling down his cheeks. He gritted his teeth and wiped it harshly.
When he caught a glance at his hand, it wasn't sweat he'd wiped. It was blood. He scanned his head and caught the same liquid from his head. Gosh, I just got a concussion. He tried to remember how did he get that kind of injury, even if that makes his head sting a lot; and he was aware of the consequences of over thinking if someone has a concussion.
Dammit. I'm such a foolish turtle. He was slammed like an animal by the heartless tiger. He remembered arguing with Raph about fighting together against Tiger Claw, and Raph being thrown on the wall and crashing.
He turned his head back, and saw his other brothers, fighting Tiger Claw with all their might; their painful grunts and the every heard crack from them as they were falling from their grounds really hurt Donnie; especially for the fact that he wasn't there to help. As if I would be helpful if I help. He dropped his shoulders and sighed. There was no room for his intelligence at that moment.
His shell almost detached from his body because of his T-Phone's sudden vibration. He frowned and quickly grabbed his phone. His heart marched so loud when he saw April's phone ID. Why was she calling? The screen was indicating that April had called thirty times and she also left a message. He became nervous as his hands trembled. Was April in trouble? No, she couldn't. She was with Master Splinter and would stay there because of their special training. Sensei wouldn't let April unguarded; unless April tried to follow them all the way up here and got robbed. Oh no.
Donnie hesitantly pressed the 'read' button. As he thoroughly read the message, (and repeated it so many times) his heart almost broke, as he unconsciously clenched his fist into tight roll.
Leo? Hey, I thought you were coming here. Where are you now? I'm worried.
Donnie didn't know what to do first. He narrowed his eyes and gripped the phone tightly, almost breaking it. Leo, would betray him? Gosh. I can't believe it. Even though he and April weren't in a relationship, Leo must know and realize that he really liked April in many ways. He couldn't just meet with her secretly and use his phone to send April messages. What if, they are... Donnie shook his head.
Leo was just too stupid to use his phone to send messages. But what if he was? Maybe that could explain what Leo did when they were still in the sewers. He was always borrowing Donnie's phone, and composing a text, but when Donnie checks it, he wasn't seeing any sent messages. Obviously, Leo deletes it so that he couldn't see it.
But still, at the back of his mind, -even though he felt betrayed- maybe he was just paranoid. Knowing Leo, he always has a plan that's out of the real plan he really proposes. But still...it was just so unreasonable.
He turned his head to Leo, and softened his gaze. Leo wouldn't do that to him. (And god knows, he was unconscious.) How would he meet with April at this state? He frowned and sighed.
He stared back at the phone and calmed himself down. What if he would try to be Leo in this message? A faint grin formed on his face, as he typed a message. I'm getting crazy. Blame the concussion.
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April
After several minutes of waiting, she finally received a response. She immediately opened the meesage and hastily read it.
Sorry, April. I won't be there. I got a problem.
She repeated to read the message, as if her eyes lied to her. What did Leo mean with that? Problem? She creased her brows and processed it. Then that would explain the short pain she was receiving. They were really in trouble. She circled around and twiddled her fingers, thinking. Would she find them and fight as a back up? Darn, this was hard. She stomped a foot and clenched her fists. She churned her bottom lip and glanced at the window. Okay. That was it. This message was her cue.
She checked the GPS and located Donnie's T-Phone. The device blinked several times, and revealed a purple dot, together with a red and a blue dot. But she noticed that the blue and red dot were more aggressive than the purple dot. The distance was about two kilometers from her and that wasn't too far away.
She stopped and headed to the back exit she just discovered. She didn't mind the spiders that crawled on her hair, as she was making her way through the exit. She just wiped them off like flies that had infected her favorite food. She slid her phone back in her pocket and raised her head; her hair seemingly sparkled because of the sunlight. She creased her brows and squared her shoulders. Time to get to action.
She ran hastily through waves of people, not minding anyone she bumped into.
"Excuse me, I'm in a bit hurry, excuse me."
"Hey! Be careful! You're stepping on my new sandals!" An obvious rich lady with a feather scarf glared at her back and frowned.
Someone who is stupid enough to wear a scarf during summer and sandals in a public place. She stopped and frowned. When she turned her back, she was wearing her sheepish smile with a batting of her eyelashes. "I'm sorry, ma'am! My mistake!" She shouted back, and continued to cross the vast sea of people.
April continued to run, and finally decided to climb the rooftops instead of dealing with people. She turned to an alleyway, and as usual, she grabbed a steel bar of the fire escape and pulled herself up. As soon as she was on the second level of the structure, she closed her eyes and inhaled air. She then exhaled it using her mouth as she slowly opened her eyes.
The flashbacks of her recent climb up the rooftop haunted her and sent a chill running through her nerves and to her spine. She felt the strong beats of her heart and she, being so nervous.
Chill, April. Just five more floors and you're safe again. She thought as she continued to climb up. A shadow of a large bird -probably a bald eagle- passed as she was on the last bar of the fire escape. She quickly jumped and landed successfully on her feet. She grinned and wiped the sweat on her forehead.
April checked the GPS and looked straightforward. She placed the side of her hand on her forehead, as if spying someone. She was seeing several moving figures from a roof -about five blocks away from her- which only indicated that the guys were there. There was a larger figure, and that told her that it was the enemy.
She wasted no time standing and headed to the corner of the rooftop. If ever the guys really need help, was she really able to help? What if she only adds herself as a burden to the guys and she might be the one who would need the saving? She realized the painful truth that the reason why the turtles never let her to go with their missions is this; she only becomes the damsel in distress.
She took several steps back, and ran towards the other rooftop. Gladly, she landed safe, but she gained an abrasion on her right knee. It was indeed painful, but despite of that, she continued to run towards the rooftop where her friends were. Dangerous they say, but this was the only thing she knew she could contribute to them.
She panted, as she became light headed. One more building to go, and she would be there. Because she was already tired, she wasn't really able to check what was happening on the other rooftop. She only wished that she wasn't spotted by anyone.
Finally, she landed on the building beside the exact location of the turtles. Her eyes narrowed of the sight; she only saw Raph, Mikey, Casey and the tiger on the rooftop. There was neither Donnie nor Leo. She scanned the building once more, and spotted a green figure, that was probably Donnie. Why is he sitting still, while his brothers are fighting? And where the heck is Leo? She couldn't exactly see the top part of the rooftop because of a two feet tall wall that surrounded it. It was enough to conceal a lying figure on the roof.
Her heart pounded loud as she panted. She took a deep breath and launched herself towards the building. Her force wasn't enough to land on the rooftop. Fortunately, she hooked her palms on the edge of the rooftop, and gained another scratch. She winced, and gathered her strength to pull herself up. She wasn't stupid to scream for help, so she just decided to do this thing by her own.
Her muscles ached as she tried to pull herself to safety. Her scratches were still burning and her head ached as well. After several silent grunts, she was finally there, and laid limply on the floor. She quickly got up, and quietly went towards Donnie, his back facing her.
"Donnie, where is-" The purple clad noticed April's presence and turned his back. April's eyes narrowed for seeing that Donnie had a wound somewhere in his head. "Donnie, what happened?" She went towards Donnie, and was surprised more.
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Donnie
The purple clad was as surprised as April. His heart almost exploded, as he saw her on his front. He quickly stood up. "April?! What are you doing here?! I thought you-"
April covered her mouth with a hand and pointed a finger at Leo's lying figure. "What happened?" She said, as her voice was trembling.
"April, uhm..." He glanced at his back and turned back to her. I'm all done.
"I thought you were coming there. Then. What. Happened?" April's eyes were flooded with tears as she stared at Donnie with narrowed eyes.
"What do you mean about'you'?"
She gasped shortly and took a step forward. "You all. That was part of the plan, right?"
Donnie flinched and realized his mistake. He doubted Leo's trustworthiness, and accidentally sent April to the battlefield. His hands trembled as he slowly realized what Leo's whole plan was.
"Answer me, Donnie!" She clenched her fists and leaned on the higher turtle.
"How did you know that we are here?" He asked absently
April sighed and closed her eyes. " Leo and I had a plan. He sent me to find an abandoned building at Manhattan for you to shelter. I was supposed to hide there, and when you all come there, I would activate the dog whistle and we all make our escape. He didn't tell you because he would sacrifice himself for us to escape. And he knew that you wouldn't agree with it."
Donnie felt extreme guilt. He felt like his soul was already burning because of all he'd heard. He had been accusing his innocent brother a sin he didn't do. He was just paranoid all the time, and he didn't even use his big brain to think of other possibilities instead of agreeing with his feelings. He shut his eyes and clenched his fists in frustration. "I'm sorry, April. You shouldn't be here."
April's eyes narrowed again. "What?!"
"You shouldn't be here. You're in trouble. Let us handle this." He took a step forward and opened his eyes.
"No. You still haven't answered my question. Donnie, what happened?" April took a step back, her tone begging.
Donnie sighed and dropped his shoulders. "Leo is in real trouble. His condition is very critical. About Tiger Claw, well, he's really good and- aw!" He felt a sudden sting in his head, as he kneeled down, holding his head.
April quickly went on Donnie's front and kneeled as well. She placed a hand on his back. "What's wrong?!" She paled, as she tried to raise Don's head.
"He's hard to beat, April. He's strong, and we can't escape from him; especially that Leo is..." He gestured at Leo and bowed his head down. "Run away, now, while there's still time." Donnie held April's wrist and gripped it tightly, but just enough not to hurt her fragile hand.
A stray tear flowed down from her eyes. "But, Donnie..." She held Donnie's arm and squeezed it.
"If you really want to help, you must get away from here." He said sternly.
"Donnie, please. Just this time. Any kind of help besides from running away, I'll take. Just please let me." April squeezed his arm tighter.
The purple clad stared at April's blue eyes and finally gave in. " Okay. You'll stay here."
April smiled; her eyes glittered with the sunlight.
"But..." April's smile fell when she heard the B word. "...but you won't fight. Stay beside Leo and make sure he's still alive. If not, just scream, alright?" Donnie slipped his hold from April's hand.
The red haired teen breathed out. "Okay..." She nodded and stood up.
Donnie stood up as well and squared his shoulders. He unsheathed his staff and turned at the battlefield. He had no choice but to give in with April's plead. Since it was his fault, now it was his responsibility for April's presence.
April placed a hand on Donnie's shoulder. "Are you sure you're okay?"
Donnie's gaze softened, as a stray smile formed on his face. "I will be, April."
The girl replied with a smile and nodded. She joined her palms together and bit her lips. "That's a promise." Before Donnie could say a reply, she already leaned on him and quickly landed a small kiss on his cheeks.
Donnie was astounded for a second, but he quickly shook himself out. He still felt like he just melted a while ago, and didn't notice that he blushed. He ran towards his brothers, and fought with them.
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Karai
She snapped her eyes open because she couldn't sleep. She couldn't stop thinking about Leo. His smiles always dominated her mind. The moments they clash swords with each other and his soothing voice couldn't just get out of her misery. She frowned and pounded her fist on her poor bed.
What is happening to me? She pulled herself up and stared at her phone. She glared at it for the reason that it still didn't have any message. She growled and placed it back to her dress' pocket.
Karai was lovestruck. She couldn't believe it because her true goal was to make Leo fall in love with her, so that she could easily kill him. But it seemed like they had exchanged positions. Now, she couldn't stop thinking about him and smile jovially when she imagines him smiling back at her.
A turtle just caught her heart.
Well, he wasn't purely a turtle. He had every characteristics of a man she finds; courageous, mysterious, patient, brave, and everything Leo was about. She just wished that Leo liked her back. Maybe he did, but she couldn't still be sure unless she would try to ask.
So just to cool herself, she decided to sneak out. Not actually sneaking out, but doing something without Shredder's knowledge. She grabbed her tanto and its sheath and clipped them on her side. She went towards the window and slid through it. She had fitted there perfectly, and swiftly landed on the ground without being noticed.
Since its daytime, she didn't have to wear her armors and her suit. She remained her casual dress and easily blended with the crowd. She walked with the other people and bought foods that had successfully captured her taste.
She felt kind of exhausted and decided to take a rest on the nearest rooftop. She went through an alleyway and climbed up. She just sat at the corner, eating her favorite sushi. At least Japan's still here. She protected herself against the sunlight by sitting beside a wall, its shadow acted as her umbrella.
She turned her head above, while chewing the recent sushi. She watched as the clouds passed above her and some birds flying around. The Hudson Bay could also be seen from where she was. I wish Leo's here to see this. A smile formed on her face and felt the huge horde of butterflies tickled her stomach.
She grabbed her phone from her pocket and scanned for any song. Whoa. Multi- purpose phone. Her eyes captured a song that was very familiar with her. She played it.
Putting my defenses up, cause I don't wanna fall in love
If I ever did that, I think I'd have a heart attack...
She started to hum the song.
Never put my love on the line
Never said "yes" to the right guy
Never had trouble getting what I want
But when it comes to you I'm never good enough
She joined with the phone and sang the song with her heart.
When I don't care
I can play him like a Ken doll
Won't wash my hair
Then make 'em bounce like a basketball
Karai felt like the song was made just for her. Every lyric seemed to be herself, and greatly described what she was feeling right now.
But you, make me wanna act like a girl
Paint my nails and wear high heels
Yes you, make me so nervous
That I just can't hold your hand!
You make me glo-o-o-o-o-ow
But I cover up won't let it sho-o-o-o-o-ow
So I'm putting my defenses up, cause I don't wanna fall in love
If I ever did that, I think I'd have a heart atta-a-a-a-a-ack
I think I'd have a heart atta-a-a-a-a-ack
I think I'd have a heart attack
Never break a sweat for the other guys
When you come around I get paralyzed
And every time I try to be myself,
It comes out wrong like a cry for help
It's just not fair
Pain's more trouble than love is worth
I gasp for air
It feels so good, but you know it hurts
But you, make me wanna act like a girl
Paint my nails and wear perfume
For you, make me so nervous,
That I just can't hold your hand!
You make me glo-o-o-o-o-ow
But I cover up, won't let it sho-o-o-o-o-ow
So I'm putting my defenses up, cause I don't wanna fall in love
If I ever did that, I think I'd have a heart atta-a-a-a-a-ack
I think I'd have a heart atta-a-a-a-a-ack
I think I'd have a heart attack
Those feelings got lost in my lungs
They're burning I'd rather be numb
And yeah, there's no one else to blame
So scared I take off and run
I'm flying too close to the sun
And I burst into flames!
She had sung the highest notes and ended them effortlessly.
You make me glo-o-o-o-o-ow
But I cover up won't let it sho-o-o-o-o-ow
So I'm putting my defenses up, cause I don't wanna fall in love
If I ever did that, I think I'd have a heart atta-a-a-a-a-ack
I think I'd have a heart atta-a-a-a-a-ack
I think I'd have a heart atta-a-a-a-a-ack
Oh! I think I'd have a heart attack!
I think I'd have a heart attack
As soon as the song was finished, her confused heart seemed to feel more relaxed than ever. She smiled and stared back at the horizon.
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The turtles and Casey seemed to be very exhausted, but it looked like Tiger Claw wasn't. He still had that killing glare at them, and was still strong, despite of some of the bruises and scratches the turtles and Casey successfully gave to him.
He was losing his patience. He decided to end this nonsense battle by showing these teenagers who's boss. He first showed his fierce to the annoying talkative human boy. He growled and tackled Casey, which sent them both rolling on the floor. While they were rolling, Tiger Claw was sending hard punches at Casey. The boy wasn't able to dodge any of those punches, and he couldn't do anything to protect himself. As soon as they bumped onto the wall, Casey lost his consciousness and laid there, motionless.
Raph's eyes narrowed. He quickly charged at the tiger, and he was followed by his younger brothers. They all yelled, as they all make their way towards Tiger Claw.
But it didn't go well.
Mikey was too tired, that his strikes weren't strong just like his others strikes. One of his nunchucks was thrown afar, and being distracted by it, he was kicked away as he laid down the floor.
Nothing could be expected from Donnie. He couldn't battle well, and every moment, his head aches like hell. Tiger Claw was too swift for him to battle and too strong as well, so he suffered the same fate as Mikey and Casey.
Raph stayed strong, and forced himself to battle. He was the only one remaining, and he could say that he might be there beside Donnie and Mikey as well. He panted, as he took a glance at April and Leo. The two of them were still there, perhaps both alive, but April was really pale and was constantly turning her head to their direction. As she was hearing their crashes, she bursts into tears and flinches. Raph only hoped she wouldn't stand up and decide to battle also.
Raph was brought back to the world by Tiger Claw's straight punch. That punch drew more blood from his mouth and brought him pain. His every muscle ached and forced him to stop.
I hope Leo wakes up soon. He thought, as he received another painful punch.
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Leo
"Leo, please. Open your eyes." Leo heard a very soft voice, and felt a tight grasp of a small hand around his wrist. Those weren't the only things he felt; he also perceived an intense pain from his right arm, his hollow and light head and his numb body. He felt like he was soaked in magma and was dropped from a building. Every piece of him ached.
"Come on, they're in trouble. We...need you. Please, wake up." The whisper became softer and a lot sadder. He still couldn't recognize the muffled voice, so he tried moving a finger instead. That wasn't a great idea. Because of forcing himself to move a little part of him, that paid him more pain. He moaned in pain, as his finger twitched.
He heard a gasp from the voice, and a tighter grip against him. "Leo?!"
Leo forcefully opened his heavy eyelids. Upon opening his eyes, he saw April's face, her teary eyes and her wide smile.
"You're awake!" April leaned on Leo and wrapped her arms around him. She didn't notice that she was already on top of him, and still continued to hug Leo.
He wasn't hurt by April's tight embrace, but that knocked the air out of him, and his arm scorched. "Ap-ril..."
April finally noticed it, and released herself. Her cheeks turned pink, and her smile faded. "I'm sorry."
"No, that's alright." He finally managed to speak a clear sentence and look straight at April. But still, that paid him more pain. He winced once more, his face twisted.
"Leo!" April hesitated from holding Leo, and bit her lip instead. She turned her head back, and saw their last hope, Raph, thrown by Tiger Claw as he lay motionless. She gasped and quickly stood up, grabbing her tessen.
"April, where are you going?! You shouldn't be there!" Leo tried to stop April but his body had forbidden him to do that. His eyes narrowed and his heart pounded so loud.
"Sorry, Leo. This is the only way." She said over her shoulders, as she swiftly launched herself forward.
"No! April!" He stretched out his hand, as if it would stop April.
Tiger Claw turned to her and aimed a kick. Leo gasped and watched in horror. April was able to dodge the first kick, and remarkably landed a solid punch at the tiger. It was obvious that Tiger Claw didn't like it. He gnarled and launched himself backward, preparing for a huge blow. April's eyes narrowed, and opened her mouth wide, expecting a scream to come which didn't. Tiger Claw pounded April with his much larger fist which made the poor girl stumble on the floor.
April lay on the floor, her consciousness slowly dissipating. She raised her head and stretched out her hand to the blue clad, mouthing Leo's name. She slowly closed her eyes, as her head fell.
"APRIL! ! " He screamed, as cold sweat fell all over him. His eyes narrowed with fear...especially anger. Because of his mixed emotion, he started hyperventilating; his heart beat in extreme pace. He clenched his fists into tight rolls, as his whole figure was shaking.
Tiger Claw went towards Leo with narrowed eyes. He was covered with bruises and small cuts, and his strength was also depleting.
Leo closed his eyes and stood up. He was in his raging form again, ready to battle or to kill anyone. He was all fueled up by his built emotions, seemingly healing his felt pain. His mind was all blank once more, and he would be able to perform any action.
Tiger Claw seemed to notice this. He cracked his fists and glared at him. He had enough of these games, and this was the moment to start doing more serious matters.
Leo unsheathed his katanas, and opened his glowing eyes. He ran towards the tiger with the same blinding speed. If Tiger Claw wasn't fast enough to see that, his head might be chopped at that very point.
The blue clad continued to slash the tiger with his weapons, and many of his strikes were able to draw blood from his enemy. He seemed to be tireless, and Tiger Claw feared he would lose, or worse than that. Leo stopped for a second, and launched a straight left hook at Tiger Claw. The mutant feline flew away, and lost his balance.
Leonardo slowly went towards Tiger Claw, and sheathed the katana on his right hand. His wounded arm dripped more blood, but it looked like it didn't affect him at all. He stepped on the tiger's chest and pointed the tip of his katana on his enemy's neck, cutting his skin and releasing an amount of blood. He glared at the tiger with gritted teeth.
Tiger Claw's eyes narrowed, his whole body trembled. But he released a smirk. "Have you forgotten the day, young one? The day when I saved you? I'm your big cat, am I not?" His voice was very confident and buried his eyes through the turtle's eyes.
Leo stopped. He was back to himself again when he remembered that very day.
Tiger Claw smirked once more, and used his advantage to strike Leo. He drew a kick, which sent the turtle on the wall. The blue clad felt the pain again, and stayed lying down.
His brothers saw him, and forced themselves to help Leo, but they all couldn't.
Tiger Claw grabbed a gun from his holster and shot Leo. The helpless turtle was electrocuted, and fell into unconsciousness. His siblings witnessed it, as Tiger Claw brought Leo away from their sights.
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A/N: Am I forgiven? I really hope yes! But...anyway. Karai and April were back! But Karai didn't do anything significant here. Well...for now. *smirk* Okay, Leo's captured! And it's official! Mwahahahah! (Because that is what the title tells)
What do you think Karai meant about that, "Comet, comet," thing? (In the episode, and I know you know it) I'm just curious. :3 Happy first day of March, and Happy Compliment day to all!
"He's least likely to hit something just for fun." -Donnie