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Leonardo's Point of View:

I narrowed my eyes in deep thought as I looked over the map of our Hamato Kingdom. I barely acknowledged the murmurings of the other warriors and Elite Guards who would be scouting on patrols later tonight when it was their turn.

"Ah, my son, I figured I could find you still in here," greeted Sensei with a really warm yet tired voice. I turned to see him approaching me. Everyone bowed and I smiled at my Father.

"Hai, Sensei, I am almost done though. I've pinpointed the areas that seem to be the main points of entry from criminals," I explained while Sensei stared down at the map, "How did the plans go?"

"Very well. The warriors are arriving tonight but some have already arrived. I believe that Usagi should be here later," Sensei told me and I smiled even more at the thought of meeting my friend, "You need a break, my son, would you like to take a walk with me?"

I looked at the plans and blinked in surprise when the Elite Guards and warriors nodded their heads at me. I rolled my eyes, "Sure, Father. Let's walk together."

Sensei's smile widened and I stood by his side as we exited the meeting room and entered the hallway. Though I have always respected and loved Sensei, I couldn't help but still be wary even with him around. Which reminded me…

"Have you heard word from Raph and Donnie?" I asked, trying not to let too much worry show in my tone. Sensei must have sensed this anyways because he looked at me, still smiling reassuringly.

"I have heard from them over an hour ago, Leonardo. They went to the marketplace together. Do not fret," Sensei explained and I felt a bit relieved to know that Raph was with Donnie. But my little brothers had a tendency to get into trouble without me around…

"Yeah, I guess I just don't like to not see them," I laughed a little nervously, blushing because I was caught worrying again. I guess I really did worry too much about them.

"Leonardo, your guardianship towards your brothers are commendable. You are a wonderful big brother," Sensei praised as he put a hand on my black hair. I looked up with wide cobalt blue eyes. Sensei's eyes were a warm brown as he gazed down at me with fondness.

"Thanks Sensei," I gave him a big smile and he smiled back at me. I blinked when I noticed that we were about to pass our private quarters, "Do you mind if we stop by home so I can get something?"

"Sure, my son," Sensei nodded as he led us towards the double doors of our home. I pushed through and nodded at the guards when they bowed towards us both. I quickly went into my room and grabbed my katanas' cleaning cloth and stuffed it inside my navy blue jinboari (warrior vest).

I stopped in surprise when I noticed that Raph's sliding doors were partially open. I rose an eyebrow and padded towards it, opening it slowly. Raph never liked any of us to be in his room. Ever.

I smiled when I saw the messy but empty room. Raph was just as bad as Mikey with keeping stuff clean. I chuckled under my breath and turned to leave when a glimmer caught my eye and at first I thought it was a blade.

My eyes widened when I picked up the shimmering item and saw that it was a green chime…the exact same one that I gave Raph when I was 6, the day our parent's died and our village was destroyed.

My hands shook and my eyes burned at the memory and the rush of emotions that flowed in me. I quickly returned the chime in its place and left Raph's room.

"Did you find what you were looking for, my son?" Sensei questioned as he waited calmly by the entrance of our home. I nodded, swallowing my emotions and allowing a smile to come across my face. I can't believe Raph actually kept that chime…"I was thinking we could take a stroll out into our favorite gardens."

"That sounds nice," I agreed eagerly as we rounded the hallway again. I loved those gardens as much as Sensei and we loved to have Father-Son time there. We continued to walk and talk about the gardens, how beautiful they were and how the flowers bloomed this Spring when a shout stopped us dead in our tracks.

A warrior dressed in maroon and red rushed around the corner ahead of us and dropped into a rushed bow before he stood up straight, startling us all in the same minute. "My Lord! My Prince! There is trouble, big trouble!"

"What is wrong?" Sensei asked seriously, worry stark in his eyes. The warrior gasped for breath and then continued.

"The lower villages are being set afire and people are being killed," He explained as we both gasped and my eyes widened.

"Wait, you said the lower villages?!" I asked heatedly as I nearly grabbed his vest. He nodded shakily, "That's where Donnie and Raph are!"

Sensei's eyes narrowed and he looked deep in thought, "We must make haste Leonardo, to find your brothers and stop this attack."

I blinked in shock as he turned to the warrior, "Gather as many other guards and warriors that we have present. We need to counterattack the enemy. Do you know who is starting the attack?"

"The Shadow! With Foot warriors!" The warrior exclaimed and my blood ran cold, "I'll get right on your order, my Lord!" He bowed and ran off eagerly.

"Leonardo, no questions. I am coming with you to rescue your brothers," Sensei turned to me and I touched my katanas. He saw the doubt in my eyes because I was worried about his wellbeing, "Might I remind you who taught you ninjitsu?"

I chuckled a little, "Okay, Sensei. I'm just worried that's all. Let's go!"

He nodded and we tore off towards the entrance of the palace together. As soon as we made it to the entrance and exited the palace I gasped at seeing all the smoke in the distance coming from the lower villages. My heat beat wildly for all the friends I knew that lived there.

I hope we make it on time.

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Donatello's Point of View:

Fire was everywhere, engulfing everything! It was so big and so hot that I felt the heat of it from where I was standing! I was panting slightly from the exertion of running and I suddenly noticed that Mr. O'Neil was standing in front of the burning shop, his eyes blown wide and his face terrified.

"Mr. O'Neil!" I cried as I ran forward without a second thought. Mr. O'Neil startled and looked at me wildly, "Is April in there?! Are you okay?!"

"April must be in there!" He shouted as he paled even more, "I just returned when this chaos started happening!" It was getting increasingly crowded and loud with the villagers trying to run and escape.

"April was with Pete and you didn't see them go in?" I asked as calmly as I could as I scanned the burning shop, looking for weak spots and spots to escape from. I needed to save April and Pete, but I had no idea where to begin looking. The O'Neil shop was only slightly above average in size and it would be complicated trying maneuver around all the fire.

"No, I just arrived!" Mr. O'Neil cried as he wiped his face with his hands. Mr. O'Neil then turned to me with scared blue eyes, "Please, Prince Donatello, April is all I have! Can you save her?"

I stared at him blankly for a moment and twirled my bō staff, "Although I would have dived in the shop as soon as I knew she was in there if I were you, I will save her myself." Mr. O'Neil looked shame-faced.

I felt a little bad for saying that but I couldn't help myself. I scowled at the fire and turned to look at him as I approached the burning building, "The enemy is dangerous and is obviously not merciful. Get as many people away as possible please."

"Y-Yes, sir," He nodded and began to pull people aside as I walked straight into the entrance of the O'Neil shop. I gasped at the heat and then promptly coughed after inhaling the smoke. The walls were burning and numerous papers were afire.

"April, Pete!" I called urgently, fighting the urge to cough again. I kept myself from touching the hot objects as best as I could with my bō staff. I also used it to push things away to gain better access, "Where are you?!"

"D-Donnie!"

I gasped and shielded my eyes, looking up towards the top level. The O'Neil shop was on the bottom level and their actual living quarters, which might not have been extravagant, were on the top.

I began to breathe harshly as I found the stairs, which were on fire near the railing. Smoke was quickly filling the room and making it semi-impossible to see or breath. As long as we made it out before the top collapsed then it would be okay.

"April, I'm coming!" I promised loudly as I hissed from the heat of the fire. I stayed as far away as possible until I reached the top. The walls were afire and I cursed strongly. Feeling brave I jumped and flipped away from a decaying spot in the floor.

"Donnie!" April yelled looking scared and pale as she saw me and I found her in her room. Pete was lying in her lap, bleeding from a small head wound, he had burns on his chest, face, and arms, "H-He tried to help me. He tried to save me…"

"Oh Pete…" I said sadly as I looked at the small boy in her lap. I quickly scanned her and decided she was okay enough to walk on her own, "April, try to stand up with him while I try to figure out a way out of here, okay?"

"O-okay," She stammered while handling Pete like a mother would. I smiled and carefully maneuvered out of her room to see that a piece of the rooftop had caved in right over the stairs I had been on. I gasped. That was our best bet out of here! "What are we going to do?"

I looked over my shoulder at her gravely. April held onto Pete like a lifeline, supporting his midsection with her hand and Pete's arm around her shoulder. I sighed worriedly and looked around, feeling the heat of the fire now more than ever. It hurt to breathe.

My eyes landed on a shimmer of light coming from one of the boarded windows. Mr. O'Neil had them boarded up when a robbery attempt occurred one time and he was scared for April being alone when it happened. But now they were in the way!

"April, let Pete back in your room, away from the door or walls and help me with these boards!" I commanded and she nodded, rushing in her attempt to put Pete down as I rushed towards the window. I examined the boards and decided that with my bō staff I could prop them and pull them back just enough for April to rip them away.

I began to wrench my staff underneath the boards and wiggled them until they would become as unhinged as they could. April came to my aid and began pulling them, our adrenaline getting the work done faster than I thought.

"I got the rest! Can you go get Pete now?" I asked in a slightly panicked tone after we heard a nasty creaking noise. April was shaking when she nodded this time and she nearly stumbled when she rushed away. I heard the creaking again and panicked, looking up with wide red brown eyes.

I saw that the fire had spread to the roof as I had feared and was weakening it at a fast pace. I looked to see that Pete was semi-awake when April was ushering them both towards me.

"P-Prince Donatello?" Pete whispered as he studied me. I nodded and grabbed him by the arms, pulling him towards the window, "I-I tried to be strong and brave…like Prince Raphael…."

"It's okay, Pete," I soothed as I helped him against the window, "Climb through and be careful of the ground. Just land anywhere but your head…"

He nodded and I grabbed April's hand, yanking her forward as Pete began climbing out. We both heard the creaking for a third time and April whimpered against my chest, "I-It's going to cave in!"

"Not before we get out," I gritted out through my teeth. I heard Pete's alarmed yelp as he landed on the ground outside and I quickly ushered April towards the window. She panicked and I rubbed her cheek, "Please go, April. Be careful! I am right behind you, I promise."

April nodded shakily and attempted a smile for me as she climbed through the window and dropped down. I heard her tiny shout of pain and alarm and gripped the window, ready to jump through myself when my bō staff caught against the window hard.

I gasped in surprise and alarm as the wall rumbled. I felt debris on my shoulder that burned and leapt backwards because my staff prevented me from getting out. I cried out in pain and brushed the hot debris off me.

"DONNIE! Jump!" April cried loudly. I panicked and attempted to rip the bō staff off me when the roof collapsed and I nearly got covered by it. I gasped harshly as I retreated, feeling like having a panic attack.

I saw only one other chance and grabbed onto the staircase, ignoring how it burned my hands and flung myself over with a loud cry of pain. I felt my feet land near flames and quickly pulled myself up. Smoke made me cough every few seconds and I could hardly see as I searched for another way out.

This was it. This is how I die….

I tripped over something and coughed loudly as my chest collided with the semi-hot floor. My vision was dark but I did manage to feel hands grab at me and fingers press against a pressure point that made me seize up for a second and then fall over, seeing nothing but black.

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Raphael's Point of View:

I growled as Xever flipped out a small blade, somethin' that looked like a dagger. He was all smirks and confidence. I gripped my sais hard and began ta run towards him, tired of hearin' tha screams around me and waitin' for this fool ta engage me.

We locked blades but he flipped backwards and grabbed another dagger, obviously seein' that tha fight wasn't even in weapons. Xever never stopped smirkin' as he initiated another move.

"So you sent your brother away huh?" He taunted and I clenched my teeth, ignorin' him, "Guess I wouldn't want another brother to be captured too."

"Shut up, Xever!" I growled as I hit tha handle of my sai against his head, stunnin' him for a moment. He stumbled backwards and lost his smirk, "What tha hell are ya thinkin' by doin' this?!"

"Just wanted a little payback," Xever growled, "It's not like this Kingdom has done anything for me so why should I care what happens to the people in it?"

"Ya are gonna pay for that Xever," I snarled as I dashed forward. Xever seen my attack comin' and shifted away, then proceeded ta kick me ta tha ground. I seethed angrily.

"So hotheaded," He grinned as he towered over me. I sneered and locked blades with him again as we both grunted from tha impact, "You must be who the little boy learned it from."

I growled and pushed him back, "Stop talkin' about Mikey like ya know him!"

"You're right, I really don't know him," Xever shrugged as he danced away from my blades, "But I do know that he cries a lot, especially when we beat him! 'Oh save me bros! Help me bro's! Don't let them hurt me anymore Raphie!'."

I felt tha breath leave me in a rush and I glared at Xever as he laughed loudly, my hands were shakin' so hard that it was very much visible. I yelled as I pushed my blades against his so hard that he lost them. He gasped in surprise and then pain when I stabbed one of my sai deep in his shoulder and then pushed him into tha ground. I continued ta seethe as he looked up at me with sudden fear. I threw my sai into tha ground and then fell on Xever, usin' my fist ta punch him in tha face and tha other fist was grabbin' hold of his leather vest. I felt my fist begin ta bruise and ache but I didn't care. I knew that I should probably stop but I didn't want ta.

"Raph! Raph, stop! He's down!" I heard someone yellin' from far away but I couldn't concentrate on anythin' but beatin' tha shit outta Xever, "Raph!"

I felt a hand wrap around my arm and stop me from hittin' Xever. I whirled around and barred my teeth angrily but stopped when I came face ta face with Casey Jones.

"Ya got 'im Raph," Casey trailed off worriedly as I came back ta myself. He was grabbin' my hand and I noticed that I had ripped my knuckles open. I glanced behind me and saw that Xever was groanin' and holdin' two handfuls of his face, completely ignorin' his bleedin' shoulder wound that my sai was still in, "What were ya tryin' to do Raph? Kill him? That's very unlike you…."

"Whatever," I grunted as I pulled away from him and then stalked over Xever. I scowled in his face and pulled my sai out of his shoulder roughly as he screamed in his hands. I grabbed my other sai and turned ta Casey when he sighed, "Drop it Case. He deserved it!"

"Raph…what did he do?" Casey questioned with wide eyes. I narrowed my eyes at tha ground and ignored tha question, worry was edgin' its way into my heart. Poor Mikey…we have ta get him out of that place!

"Nothin', let's go find Don," I huffed as I began ta walk away. Casey gasped and rushed ta my side.

"Ya want to leave him there?!" Casey demanded and I glared at him. He glared right back at me, which is somethin' I always liked about Casey.

"It's fine with me if he dies here. Let him rot," I growled and Casey looked very surprised. I turned back and then gasped. Xever was no longer layin' there. How did he even move in that condition?! Was his will ta not die or not get captured so strong that he ran away from that?! Casey gawked by my side.

"Anyways, I heard some screamin' and wanted to help get people away from the fires. Have ya seen April?" Casey questioned like Xever missin' was not even a problem. I blinked at him and then huffed tiredly.

"Donnie went ta get April and Pete away from tha fires," I informed while Casey looked relieved, "But let's go investigate tha screams and see what we can do about gettin' tha fires stopped and tha Foot taken care of."

Casey nodded and we both smirked at tha prospect of justice for our people.

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We continued ta battle any Foot we came across and I can say that I was pleasantly surprised with tha amount Casey took out just by himself. Turns out, he told me, that his Father and some of tha other Generals were securin' tha exit points that Leo mapped out and were preventin' them from escapin' so they could be captured and tried for their crimes.

Any villagers we came across Casey and I were able ta arrange so they were taken away from tha fires and tha battles. Most were sent ta tha Hamato palace until it was deemed safe, but others went ta distant families or friends in tha upper villages. The upper villages were bein' extremely helpful in providin' shelter and food ta tha lower villagers.

"Where could Don be?" I questioned in an annoyed manner as Casey pointed out tha path ta tha upper villages ta a small mixed family.

"I don't know Raph, ya said he went to help April and we passed by that quarter of town when we were fightin'," Casey shrugged and he looked a bit worried. I scoffed ta hide my worry and gripped my sais, stalkin' in tha direction of April's shop, "Hey wait for me!"

Worry began ta really etch its way into my heart because I figured I would have met up with my twin brother by now and yet there was so much smoke around that I could not look as good as I wanted to.

"Raph, look!" Casey shouted nearly in my ear. I growled and glared at him but my face dropped at tha pale and shocked look on his face. I turned ta see what he was starin' at and my heart dropped ta my feet. Tha O'Neil shop was burned ta tha ground, but smoke was still radiatin' from tha burnt structure. Mr. O'Neil, shame faced and crying, was tryin' his best ta console a sobbin' April in his arms. My eyes also sought out Pete sittin' on tha ground, holdin' his arms and lookin' at tha house with wide eyes of pain and shock.

I approached them before I even realized it and Casey was on my heels. Mr. O'Neil looked up startled and then paled for whatever reason when he saw me, "P-Prince Raphael!"

"Are you guys okay?!" Casey demanded as he took in tha shop and rushed ta Pete's side, puttin' a hand on his shoulder. Pete was shakin' when he looked up and tears formed into his eyes, "What happened?"

"P-Prince Raphael…." April stammered as she wiped at her eyes furiously. I grunted when she hugged me suddenly and I just let her, "D-Donnie was in the building…."

My eyes widened and Casey gaped, we both turned ta tha shop and I shook my head in denial, "Did he get out?"

"We didn't see him get out…w-we heard screaming…" Pete shivered as he covered his face with his hands, "He made s-sure we got out first….but he never came out…"

Casey gritted his teeth angrily and seethed as I blinked at them. I would know if Donnie was dead and he just couldn't be dead. There's no way…I'd feel something if he were dead. My stomach churned uneasily.

"He probably got out another way," I said as I narrowed my eyes. I pushed April back towards her Father slowly and then circled tha buildin'. They all said nothing and just stared at me sadly, except Casey, who was starin' at tha buildin' like it was his mortal enemy.

"Donnie…" I growled as I clenched my hands into fists by my sides. I felt tears burn my eyes and I turned around so they didn't see them, "You idiot…where are ya?" I stared at the ground as tears rolled down my cheeks.

"I hate this," Casey began shoutin', "Who the hell do these punks think they are?! If Donatello is dead I will never forgive them for makin' him sacrifice himself!"

I sniffed and then wiped my eyes, still growlin' as I did so. Casey hated when someone died sacrificin' themselves because that was how his Mother died. Someone had wanted ta assassinate General Jones and his Mother would not give his location so she was beaten until she died. Casey has had a grudge on enemy warriors and thieves ever since then.

"Donnie is not dead," I snapped and Casey stared at me, "I don't know how ta explain it were ya guys would understand but he's not dead. I just don't know where he went off to."

"W-Where could he have gone?" April questioned as she sniffled. I looked around and my amber emerald eyes gleamed with promises of death ta those who would dare harm my brothers.

"I don't know…," I sighed and then looked towards Casey, "Casey get April and Pete to tha palace immediately. I'm goin' ta search for Donnie. He couldn't have gotten far…"

"Okay, Raph," Casey nodded as he helped Pete stand, "But ya better not get captured or hurt or I'll kill ya." I rolled my eyes but nodded.

I waited until they were gone before I began ta move, tryin' ta hope that I ran into Donnie or that I would find Leo and Sensei. They could help me find Don in this chaos.

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Leatherhead's Point of View:

I walked at a faster pace and looked around as I growled at the burning shops and houses in the lower villages. I overheard one of the Generals talking about the exiting points and trying to capture as many enemies as they could. Although I was still technically healing I could not stand by after I also overheard that Prince Raphael and Prince Donatello were missing in the chaos.

Though they are not the same as Michelangelo they were still kind to me and offered me a new life filled with a new home and a new internship. I did not want anything to befall my friends, especially because they were Michelangelo's brothers.

This was how I came to be hunting the Foot, whom were retreating at a fast pace or being killed/captured by Hamato warriors. I saw no signs of the Princes anywhere and my heart was hammering against my rib cage. What if something bad happened before I could save them? Would Michelangelo ever forgive me?

I noticed a Hamato warrior overseeing traveling families and walked up to him. He blinked in surprise when he saw me. My chest and torso was still wrapped up from the healing stab wound I had from Kyo-san's sword. "Hello Warrior-san."

"Leatherhead-san, what are you doing here?" The Warrior questioned as he looked around, "You should be resting."

"Not in this chaos. The Princes are missing. Have you seen any of them?" I questioned and the Warrior seemed surprised by this.

"I noticed Prince Donatello earlier. He was heading towards the O'Neil shop," He mentioned as he looked worried. I nodded my head.

"Thank you Warrior-san, I will be heading there now," I smiled and he returned the smile towards me. He nodded at me and I turned, rushing down towards the path I knew would take me towards the O'Neil shop. I cannot believe I did not think of this earlier.

I continued maneuvering to get to towards the burning buildings and gasped when I saw that the O'Neil shop was collapsing in certain places and burning. I ran forward, ignoring the pull to my wound and stopped dead in my tracks.

A young woman with a black mask across her face was running away from the scene with Prince Donatello thrown across her shoulder. I glared at her retreating figure and immediately hunted her.

I followed her until she came to a stop around some trees just outside the entrance to the big forest. I growled and grabbed my sword, ready to attack the woman should she attack Donatello.

I was surprised when she knelt by him and placed a comforting hand on his shoulder. Prince Donatello was covered in black soot and burns in certain places, like his hands, arms, and feet, "Sorry little Genius, this is the best I can do for you. I'll go send for your big brother Leo."

I was surprised at how warm and kind she sounded when she was clearly dressed as one of the Foot. I watched with narrowed eyes as she dashed off without another word. I was afraid that I did not trust her fully and definitely did not want to leave Donatello out here alone.

I walked up to where his body lay and growled at the injuries on his person. He must have saved Miss April O'Neil. I see how he looks at her and I know that he has tried to save her. I did not get the chance to see if she was outside the building though.

Worry gripped my heart but I carefully picked up Prince Donatello, soothing him when he whimpered in slight pain, "You are okay, Prince Donatello. I will take you back to the palace."

He sighed with a small smile on his face and I smiled too, feeling accomplished that the child had not feared my voice like so many do and actually responded positively. He leaned his head on my chest and smiled more, "Mikey…"

My smile dropped to my face as my heart dropped into my stomach. I knew that Prince Donatello had withdrawal issues that he was working on and that he had used to be very close to Michelangelo…but I did not see until now just how much he was hurting.

"Everything will be okay," I said with burning eyes, "I will take you home now."

Prince Donatello hummed and the tension left his face for good after that.

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Leonardo's Point of View:

I ran faster and nearly tripped twice on some rocks. I ignored my protesting muscles and looked behind me, surprised when I saw Sensei right behind me, looking brand new and not even slightly tired. I blinked stupidly and then continued to rush right down the path of the upper villages and marketplace.

People seemed surprised to see us pass by without stopping once. I felt my heart beat wildly in my chest when I saw the smoke in the background. My eyes widened and I heard Sensei's breathing and running quicken.

I gasped when Sensei grabbed my arm, yanking me to his side when he suddenly stopped. I looked up at him, breathing harshly from running when I noticed the shocked look on his face, his eyes blown slightly wide.

I gaped like an idiot when I looked to where he was staring and saw Karai standing there, calm as can be yet defensive at the same time. Her arms were crossed under her chest and she was staring directly at me with a serious emotion in her amber eyes. I felt my cheeks heat up.

"Leonardo, I must speak with you," She said as she narrowed her eyes, briefly flicking them to my Father, who was studying her with a calm demeanor of his own now.

"I am busy searching for my missing brothers right now, Karai," I frowned as I peered around her. Sensei stiffened and I quickly looked at him and saw him frowning deeper than me. Sensei was calmly angry about something.

"You are the young woman that engaged me and my guards in my palace, no?" He asked Karai and my eyes widened. Karai said nothing but looked down slightly, like she was ashamed, "You were. Then you must know where my son, Michelangelo is."

I paled and my heart skipped a beat at the news. Karai was the woman that attacked the guards inside the palace when Mikey was taken? I never knew this! And then after she did that she freed Casey, Raph and I? Whose side was she on?!

"You took my baby brother?" I hissed as I took a threatening step towards her. Karai's eyes widened and she took a step back, her hand on her tanto.

"It was not my idea!" She protested and I growled, drawing my katanas. Karai frowned at me and then pulled out her tanto.

"Did you come here to take another brother away from me?" I sneered and she shook her head viciously. Sensei remained cautious by my side but seemed to let me do most of the talking, something that surprised me inside.

Karai gasped when I rushed towards her, my katanas in my hands at the ready. I wanted to disarm her which should have been easy against her lone dagger but she expertly parried my katanas.

"Stop, Leo!"

"Don't call me that!" I growled as I pushed her backwards. She lost her balance and did a fancy back flip, then glared at me angrily.

"You idiot! I'm trying to tell you about Mikey!" She yelled and I clenched my katanas angrily, making them shake. I rushed after her again, ready to do a disarming technique when she slipped to the side and the spun around to kick me in the ribs. I gasped and stumbled to the left a bit, "Mikey and I are friends!"

I paused and turned to look at her. She was breathing harshly and I saw that she was serious. I wanted to laugh but I was too angry. How could she say something like this after what she's done? How can she call Mikey her friend!?

"Gah! Shut up Karai!" I snarled as I was upon her again before she even saw me coming. I pinned her to the ground, throwing her tanto to the side. Her amber eyes were blown wide and I glared at her, "You are going to be arrested for your crimes. I know that Xever is working with you and he will pay too."

"I have nothing to do with Xever is doing!" Karai protested and suddenly I was aware of Sensei to my side, gazing at us calmly.

"Then what are you doing here daughter of Saki?" He asked and her eyes widened. My eyes widened as well and I stared at her in shock. She wasn't just a spy or a kunoichi…but the daughter of Saki?

"My Father ordered me to go with Xever, to help control the Foot, but I swear that I haven't ordered them to hurt anyone. They just did whatever Xever told them because they are scared of my Father," Karai explained as she glared at me, "I was hoping to warn you all about what my Father has planned for Mikey."

"Then tell us what it is," I scowled as I made sure she couldn't escape. Sensei eyed me for a moment before he looked down at her.

"When you all go to rescue Mikey my Father plans on bringing Mikey out and killing him in front of you all," Karai informed as mine and my Father's eyes widened in horror. Karai looked away, "I've been protecting him until my Father made me leave with Xever. I didn't want him to die and that's why I wanted to warn you all."

"Thank you, Karai," Sensei's voice shook with emotions and Karai seemed slightly surprised and did not answer him as she looked at me, "But many has died in this voyage Xever has made and you did not stop him. I am afraid that I have to arrest you."

I got off Karai, who made no protest but stared at the floor coldly as Sensei called for some guards. I glared at Karai and quickly hit a pressure point in both her arms so I could be sure she wouldn't escape. She glared at me and I glared back.

"I wasn't going to fight back!" She protested and I ignored her, stepping away when the guards arrived and picked her up under her arms. Sensei looked thankful still but I was mad that she had anything to do with all of this, "I saved both of your little brothers!"

"Wait!" I called in surprise and the guards stopped, "Which one? Donnie or Raph?"

"Donnie, I pulled him out of a burning house earlier," Karai explained as Sensei's mouth parted and he grabbed his heart, "I couldn't let him burn to death because that's what happened to my Mother. So I used a pressure point to knock him out and then dragged him to safety away from the Foot and Xever just outside the forest."

"You…did?" I asked as my voice shook. Karai nodded but stared at the ground with no emotion. I let out a relieved sigh and then surprised Karai by hugging her, "Thank you. Sorry I misunderstood what you were trying to say earlier."

She blinked and I let her go, then nodded at Sensei. "I'll go ahead and bring Donnie back, Sensei."

"I will escort Karai and make sure she is given a comfortable cell until her trail," Sensei smiled at Karai, who made no effort to look at us.

Knowing that Sensei had it covered with Karai had me feeling better about taking off. I beamed at Sensei when he nodded towards me and I turned around, taking off in the direction of the forest.

I prayed the whole time that no one else found and captured Donnie. But I was also freaking out that he might be injured and trying to walk around by himself. I had no idea where Raph ran off too but I can't believe that he'd leave Donnie, it just doesn't seem like him. He'd only leave us in what he deemed a dire situation.

I had so much worry for all my little brothers that I didn't notice that I was getting off track. I took a deep breath and calmed my mind, focusing on only finding Donnie or Raph.

Sliding off the trail I narrowed my eyes when I got a first-hand look at the now burnt houses of the lower villages. It made my heart ache but I knew that I had to focus on finding my brothers. Houses were burnt and people were dead, but nothing I did was going to change that. All I can do is find my family and rebuild what's been destroyed.

I felt my heart quickening when I came across the clearing that led to the forest. I looked around after breaking through the bushes but saw no obvious sign of Donnie. I narrowed my eyes and studied everything, looking everywhere even in the trees. Donnie wasn't here…..Donnie wasn't here!

"Did Karai lie to us?" I asked aloud and then began to panic. Had someone taken Donnie? Not Donnie too! I don't think I can handle this…Maybe I just misunderstood what Karai meant. This was the only uncomplicated way to the forest….so maybe she hid him in the complicated ways? But why would she risk all that for Don?

"Leonardo?"

I turned, gasping in alarm when a blade stopped my katanas. I blinked in surprise at the young man before me that I knew to be Usagi. He had changed so much! Behind him I saw Gennosuke and I think that was Slash?

"Leonardo, is that really you?" Usagi asked as he put away his sword and smiled a mile wide. I felt relieved to see my friend and yet I was still so worried for my brothers. I nodded, trying to smile, "You have changed, my friend. You look so much older!"

"Y-Yes…."

"What's happened? We see all the smoke," Slash asked loudly and I peered around Usagi to see him. He looked worried, "And what are you doing out here alone?"

"That is a long story," I sighed but then smiled, "Come back with me to the palace. I have to talk to Father about finding my brothers."

"You can fill us in on the way," Gen replied seriously, which was unusual for him. I nodded and let them fall in their places beside me.

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Hope you enjoyed guys! Sorry for the sporadic points of views but I had a lot to cover. And don't worry about Mikey! He's the first point of view in the next chapter! :D

Hope you had a Happy Halloween and continue to STAY AWESOME! ;3