A/N: I am really excited. I can't wait for tonight's episode of TMNT! Yay! Here is chapter 14. Enjoy. :)
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April and Casey walked into the alley and made sure nobody was looking before going down into the sewers. They walked to the turtles' lair. April and Casey were anxious. They haven't been down to see the guys the last two weeks due to their school finals. They were studying hard for the finals and surprisingly, Casey actually did study. They hoped the were okay and they were worried about Leo.
When they reached the lair, they were greeted by Mikey who was sitting on the couch watching television. April and Casey walked up to the couch and sat down on either side of Mikey.
C: "Hey Mikey."
M: "Hey April. Hey Casey. You guys haven't been here in a while. What's going on?"
A: "Yeah we know and we are sorry about that. Finals were coming up and we were studying our buts off. And before you ask, finals are really big tests."
M: "And Casey studied?"
C: "Yes I actually did."
A: "How are you doing? Are you okay?
M: "I'm fine. I just want Leo to wake up. I miss him."
C: "So he's still in a coma?"
M: "Yeah."
A: "Where are your brothers? Donnie sent me a text a week ago telling me you guys were talking and hanging out. Are you guys mad at each other?"
M: "No, just upset. Donnie told us something he had been holding back from us for two weeks yesterday and it upset us. We haven't really said a word to each other since. We're not mad at each other or anything. We are just mad at ourselves."
C: "Why?"
M: "Because Leo was hurting and we didn't help him."
C: "But didn't he refuse to tell you guys anything.?"
M: "Yeah but..."
A: "No buts Mikey. Leo not talking is not your fault, okay? Leo probably was scared and uncomfortable so he didn't come to you guys. But until Leo wakes up, the best you can do is stay positive and happy for your other brothers."
Mikey smiled.
M: "Yeah. You guys are right. Thanks April...oh and Casey too!"
A & C: "You're welcome."
M: "Are you guys going to talk to Raph and Donnie too?"
A: "Yes. Where are they Mikey?"
M: "Donnie's in the lab and Raph's in the dojo."
C: "Okay. So I guess your going to talk to Donnie while I talk with Raph."
A: "Yep."
With that April and Casey got up from the couch and went their separate ways. Casey went to the dojo and April went to the lab.
April's POV
April opened the lab door and walked in. Donnie was sitting at his lab desk not really doing anything. Actually to April he looked like he was just thinking to himself at the moment. April walked up to him and put her hand on his shoulder. Donnie snapped out of his thoughts and looked at April.
A: "Hey Donnie. How are you doing?"
D: "As fine as I could be with Leo in a coma."
A: "Yeah Mikey told Casey and me that Leo was still in a coma. He also told us that you told him and Raph something that you've been keeping from them for two weeks yesterday. What was it that you said?"
Donnie loomed at the floor and sighed before looking back at April.
D: "Well I told them that before Leo went into a coma he talked to me and told me what was wrong and why he was acting weird."
M: "What are you talking about dude?"
D: "For the past two weeks I've known what was bothering Leo and I have kept that information from you. And I'm sorry, but before you get mad at me and yell at me can I tell you and explain myself?"
Raph took a deep breath before responding.
R: "Go ahead."
D: "Well before Leo slipped into his coma he told me had a nightmare. It wasn't just a small, ordinary nightmare either. This one was really bad. We were ambushed by the foot and the three of us were killed. Leo was terrified from the nightmare. Leo didn't want his nightmare to come true so he worked harder. But it didn't matter because his nightmare almost did come true. It would have come true if he didn't jump in front of us and take the hit himself."
D: "Leo then apologized for not telling us and then he fell unconscious... The reason I didn't tell any of you guys is because we weren't talking to each other. Heck you guys wouldn't leave your rooms. But I also didn't tell you because I thought it would be better to wait until you guys calmed down and had accepted the news. I'm really sorry for keeping this from you. I understand if you hate me and want to hit me."
M: "Donnie, we don't hate you"
R: "We are not mad at you either. Upset maybe but not mad. If anything I'm mad at myself."
D: "Why?"
R: "Because I was so hard on him and meant him. I'm the reason he left the lair in the first place. It's my fault Leo's like this... I'm going to bed. Goodnight guys."
Before Mikey or Donnie could say anything, Raph had walked out the room and went to his room. Mikey turned off the TV.
D: "Mikey..."
Mikey held up a hand to stop him from talking.
M: "Don't apologize. Like Raph said I'm not mad. But I am tired. Goodnight bro, see you tomorrow. Don't stay up too late."
Then Mikey went to his room and went to bed. Donnie went back to his lab and checked up on Leo then he went to bed himself.
D: "And that's what happened. My brothers hate me."
A: "They don't hate you Donnie. They could never hate you."
April gave Donnie a hug.
A: "You need to calm down and stop feeling so guilty. You need to be focused and hopeful for your brothers. They need you."
Donnie held on to April and cried. He cried for a few minutes. When he was done he pulled out of the hug and wiped away his tears and smiled a little.
D: "Thanks April. You're a great friend."
A: "I'm always here."
Donnie's smile got bigger and brighter. April smiled too. Donnie stood up and the two of them left the lab and joined Mikey on the couch.
Casey's POV
Casey stepped into the dojo. Raph was in there working on his katas but he kept messing up and he was getting frustrated. Casey coughed to make his presence known to Raph who was too distracted to sense him there. Raph stopped what he was doing and looked over at Casey.
C: "Hey man. How are ya holding up?"
R: "I'm really frustrated!"
C: "Yeah I figured. Mikey told me and April about how Donnie told you guys something but he didn't tell us what Donnie said exactly."
R: "To shorten things up, Leo had a really bad nightmare where we all died and he felt like he couldn't tell us about it."
C: "Wow."
R: "Yeah. And it's my fault Leo got hurt this badly too."
C: "Aww, come on Raph. It's not your fault. You were just worried is all. Besides it wouldn't be you and Leo if you didn't fight, right?"
Raph looked at him and raised an imaginary eyebrow at him.
C: "You wanna spar?"
Raph nodded.
R: "Sure."
C: "Oh. I'm going to beat your but all the way to Uranus!"
Raph smiled at that which then turned to a smirk.
R: "Oh yeah? I would like to see you try."
They sparred for a while before Raph finally came out the victor.
Raph got up and helped Casey up. Casey put his arm around Raph's shoulder and they laughed. They walked out of the dojo and joined Mikey, April, and Donnie on the couch. They all smiled at each other and laughed together.
Author's Note: Well here it is. I wasn't really sure what to do with Raph and Casey, but I felt like this is what the two would have done. I know April and Casey's excuse for not being down in lair is not a real good one but it worked. Thanks for all the votes and reviews! Please REVIEW and tell me what you think.
Titles and Results:
Brothers forever?-2
Tmnt: War-1
The Great War of NYC-2 1/2
The fight for peace-0
The fight for freedom-5 1/2
The 1/2 is because there was a reviewer who voted for two so I thought I would put 1/2 on each of their choices. :)
