Red (Raph x April) Part 11

This is a fantasy/fairytale/horror using TMNT Characters, please note they will not act like their counterparts from any universe.
So please keep that in mind and not comment that so and so wouldn't act like that and so forth thanks

This story will be posted in short drabble length parts, that will be updated ever Saturday.

(TMNT CC are AU based fantasy based on 2003 version turtles but not based on TMNT Universe)
Warning (Rated: T) Disturbing Content, Foul Language, violence, gore.
Please Don't Read if you don't like this stuff.


The steed huffing wildly through its nostrils, raced down the beaten path, bringing up the dust in its wake.

Leo calm and collective, rode towards the south bridge holding onto the damsel that hasn't usher a word after leaving the once peaceful and warm cottage she use to call home long ago.

The thick smoke in the far distance behind them, lifted to the sky becoming a constant painful reminder of what she just lost.

The damsel was plagued by her darken thoughts, feeding her despair that was now a large hole within her heart, leaving her empty inside with the burden of her regrets.

Was this her fault? Did she bring this misfortune down onto herself by letting him in?

She should have told Leo in the beginning about the big bad wolf!

What was she thinking to even consider the notion to trust a thing like that, he was the reason she lost her sweet and kind grandmother.

That black wolf that played the innocent card probably was trying to lure her to him, no doubt so he could feast on her next…

All this was her fault…

Before they left Leo suggested it would be wise, they burn the cottage down, considering leaving a dead wolf in that place would only anger the rest, bringing down a world of more pain and misery to them.

April very distress, didn't complain since the place was nothing but a house of horrors and she could never have the heart to go back there ever again anyways.

She might have grown up there, but it was now stained with the memories of death, she didn't even want to be in these woods ever again if she could help it.

This was all too painful for her to handle and she wish it all just fade away.

Pressing tighter into Leo, April whimpered closing her eyes, while Leo sighed softly kissing her on the head, "It's going to be okay. Your strong April, you will also be okay."

"I don't think I will ever be okay Leo… Never again…"


The short ride to the bridge that was luckily uneventful, Leo and April could hear the clatter of hammers and saws, while men shout and hollered as they drew near.

Coming around the corner the workers were in full swing getting ready to repair the bridge, using ropes and pulleys attached to nearby trees for support.

A hand full of men worked on one end of the bridge while the others work on the other side working in harmony.

They were well organized and very happy to see the couple riding up to them.

"Hey, it's the Hunter Leonardo! It's quite a fine day sir and young lady," one man shouted in greeting, taking off his hat to bow to April.

"Good morning Timothy, but unfortunately the wind is foul I must say," Leo stopped his horse helping April down.

"Foul in what manner dear Hunter?" another man asked, looking at the sky in wonder.

"Wolves," Leo said, growling under his breath as all the men's eyes widen on the curse word.

"Wolves, by the heaven's gate! Are they on the prowl yet again?" Timothy spit to the ground in disgust.

"I am not sure… but you might want to up your men's power when working on this bridge incase they try to prevent you from fixing it," Leo stated, avoiding giving any details on what happened at April's grandmother's cottage, probably on her behalf.

"Damn filthy beasts, first they take our bridge down and now they are causing more trouble?" Timothy cursed under his breath as April tilted her head.

"The wolves took the bridge down?" April asked, getting a nod in compliance by Timothy on that statement.

"I heard it was a group of those wolf clan, causing mischief. Now what are they up too?"

Placing his hand on the working man's shoulder, Leo shrugged, "At lass, I do not know, but I will figure it out."

Looking over the bridge Leo smiled seeing an old man among the younger ones, with a wave Leo shouted over the cliff, "Wilson I was hoping you would be here, are you heading into town anytime soon?"

The old man nodded scratched his head, "Yes, I am Hunter we need more supplies. Do you need a ride?"

"Yes please, but first can someone help April across?" Leo looked towards Timothy, who hooked up a basket that was large enough for April to fit in.

Taking April's hand Leo brought her to the basket getting her to sit in it.

The red cloak damsel looking it over worriedly, Leo smiled at her, "Don't threat it will hold, if it can carry bricks it will most definitely hold your weight.

"Okay, Leo," April sat there still as the men heave ho her across the cliff that had wild waters below waiting for its next prey.

Safe on the other side April breathed easily, feeling the ground under her feet relieved.

"Leo?" April called over confused, seeing he wasn't taking any attempts to come to the other side too.

"Wilson make sure April gets to the village safely." Leo instructed the old man.

"Where are you going?" April questioned Leo, finding herself upset that he was not coming with her.

Bowing lowly, Leo gave her a sweet smile, "I wish I was able to accompany you April, but Wilson will make sure you get to the village safely."

"Why?"

Sighing Leo got back onto his horse gripping the reins hard into his hands, steering the horse away from the broken bridge, "I am going to keep my promise April. I'm going hunting to find out who or what was behind this unspeakable acts and when I do, I will make sure they pay dearly. Fair thee well April my sweet. Don't worry, I will be back tonight to check upon you. Please stay in the village where you will be protected."

Signaling Wilson to take April, the elderly man placed his hand kindly onto her shoulders, "Please young lady we must leave."

Nodding April rubbed her arm, watching Leo making his leave, disappearing into the forest without a whisper.

Who was behind this? Was it just a normal attack… How Leo was acting, he suspected this was deliberate. Then who?

Turning around to follow the old man that got onto the carriage waiting for her to join him, April looked into the blue sky that seemed dull to her.

Was anything ever going to be the same? Will Leo find out who was behind her grandmother's murder?