Holy crap! I made it to chapter 10! I don't own TMNT!

The room behind the screen was calming and peaceful. The floor was river stones and different room dividers were delicately placed around. Master Splinter kneeled on a large mat and motioned for me to sit in front of him. I did and he placed his hands on my temples.

Can you hear me? A voice whispered in my mind. I jumped out of shock.

Um who is this? I said uncertainly.

Master Splinter. I am going to look for your connection and open it, once I have you will be able to enter your sister's mind and vice versa.

Ok I think Im ready.

I felt some pressure in the back of my head and felt my head bow. It was dark and then light burst in front of my vision. I saw a glass door and walked up to it. There was a name on the door. Kayla. I took a deep breath not sure if I should look or not. I gathered up as much courage as I could and opened the door. I saw Kayla, she hadn't changed much in the ten years she has been gone. She was in some weird tube and she looked mal nourished and sick. A shadow entered the room.

"Your family has escaped me, any idea where your beloved sister might be?" That voice, it has haunted me all my life. Shredder. Kayla looked at him and her eyes still held that courageous sparkle.

"Up your ass," She spat. I chuckled at her and saw her eyes widen a little.

"Wrong answer," He whispered and pressed a button. Kayla started writhing in pain. I started screaming at Shredder, everything I could think of and some I didn't. Shredder left and Kayla sat breathing heavy.

I see you have opened the mental connection. Kayla's voice echoed in my mind. I didn't know what to say. Took you long enough. I started to cry.

Just ten years. I replied, she chuckled. God Kayla Im so sorry. I thought you ran away.

Well technically I did but I did to protect you. She explained.

What do you mean? I asked.

Shredder wants you, I don't know why but he does. It's nice to her your voice again little sister.

Ditto. You haven't changed at all.

Neither have you. How about Jade and Amber?

Still the same but missing their team mate. We found four boys…

Ooh don't break their hearts.

I've saved one for you.

Come on Harley Im not getting out of here. Shredder is probably going to get rid of me soon.

Im not giving you a choice you will get out and you will meet this guy. Im going to get you out no matter what it takes. That's a promise.

Harley no don't… but it was too late I left.

Opening my eyes I met with six worried turtle faces. They all leaned over my head while I lay on my back. I sat up and they all leaned away without saying anything. Just staring. I rubbed my eyes and noticed the streaks of tears. I swiped at them and turned to everyone else.

"WHAT!" Their staring was bothering me. I felt so guilty and I came to a decision, I can't bring them into this. Any of them, this was my fight.

"D-did you find her?" Amber stuttered out. I looked down at my feet. Just lie you can do it. I felt more tears fall, good, use that.

"No I didn't," My voice cracked and more tears fell.

I looked at them all, they bought it, except. Leo was staring into my eyes. He didn't believe me so I fled the room and jumped onto a high platform that was out of the way and in the dark. Pulling my knees to my chest I let the silent tears fall freely. They gushed out turning my cheeks into river banks and my legs into lakes. I heard the screen slide aside and I pushed myself further into the shadows. I gasped in surprise when I felt a strong arm around me and pulling me into him.

"It's going to be okay," Leo whispered into my ear.

I shook my head and hid my face. I didn't want him to see me cry, or through my lie. We sat in the shadows and Leo held me against him. My tears eventually slowed and I took a deep breath. Leo squeezed my shoulders and looked down at me.

"You okay?" He asked. I nodded my head slowly. "Good so now you can tell me why you lied to everyone else," I looked at him alarmed.

"I-I don't know what you're talking about," I tried not to show that I was lying. Leo leaned in close to me and I froze.

"Bullshit," He whispered in my ear, I shivered but refused to let go.

"I…am telling the truth," I replied.

"Still think your lying," He stated.

I stood up and turned too look at Leo. He let his arm fall to his side and stared at me. I turned on my heel and front flipped down to the main floor. It was early in the day but I just wanted it to be over. I needed to figure out how to save Kayla and I needed information. I decided to go out and find what I could. The sewers were dank and musty and the surface world wasn't much better. I headed up a fire escape and onto the roof. I moved smoothly from roof to roof and took cover near a wall. There was movement and I found a scout group of foot. I followed them at a distance to a tall building with their symbol on the front. How did we not see this?

I decided to head back to the lair. They would soon notice I was gone and worry. When I was passing over an ally I heard a soft weeping. Looking down I saw a little girl curled up beside a dumpster. I was gripped with internal conflict. Finally deciding I jumped down into the ally and crouched in front of the little girl.

"Are you alright?" I asked.

The little girl started, sniffed, and looked up. I braced for the running and screaming but neither happened. She looked at me with large dark green eyes. Her hair was a bright red and in pigtails. Freckles were splashed across her heart shaped face. She was wearing a large t shirt and jeans. She looked about seven years old. Im guessing she was thinking about me because she didn't answer my question for a while. At last she crossed her legs and spoke.

"No I don't think I am," Her voice was soft but strong.

"Why do you think that?" I asked. The girl looked at the concrete. "Too soon, I understand, how about your name?" The girl raised her gaze to me, calculating.

"Astrid," she replied.

"Well it's nice to meet you Astrid my name is Harley," Astrid nodded and smiled a little.

"How did you grow so big?" she asked. I looked at her.

"A bad guy used chemicals to change me," I replied. Astrid frowned while thinking.

"It's the leader of the foot isn't it?" she looked up. I was surprised.

"H-how did you know?" I asked. Astrid hesitated but seemed to think I could be trusted.

"He took my parents because they had something he needed, that was two weeks ago and Im going to get them back soon," She looked determined.

"He has my sister and Im going to get her tonight, I could see if your parents are there," I offered. Astrid smiled more but replaced it with a stubborn frown.

"Im coming with you," she stated.

Surprise! Yet another plot twist! R&R!