Forgive me for the short chapters as I think my muse is been cryptic and keeping details from me so I don't spoil the story too soon. Anyway, onward to the following chapter.

(edited chapter)

Chapter 24

April's apartment…

Finally arrived to the alleyway, just outside the 2nd time antique shop. And Raphael was the first to drive in with his beauty riding behind him as she tightly but gently draped her arms around his waist, although he was very anxious of protecting Rachael this time. Looked back to her for a second, over his shoulder and instructed her gently. "Stay on the bike, babe." She nodded, and he climbed off to quickly scout around the alley before helping her down. Taking both sai's from his belt, prepared to protect himself as he felt it was quieter than usual.

Exhaled softly when a stray cat jumped to the top of a garbage can and glared at him for a few seconds then begun cleaned himself. Returned back to Rachael as she remained on the bike, and sheathed his sai then gently grasped her waist. Picking her up from the bike and smiled, keeping her hands on his sculpt muscled upper arms and he gently caressed her waist. Two or three seconds later, Donatello and April drove in shortly afterwards. Doors opened, both Donatello and April exited out of the vehicle then closed the doors. "Do we have to separate you two?" April smirked and teased. Rachael giggled and replied. "No, mother. But how can I resist? He is so hot."

"Oh god. I'm, going in." Donatello said, suddenly felt slightly repulsed. "Someone is jealous." Raph commented. "Not nice." Rachael told him. "Sorry. Ahem." He replied clearing his throat. April remained silent but couldn't stop sniggering as she somewhat agreed then followed in after Donatello. Rachael kissed Raphael tenderly and softly, pulling away from his embrace and walked to the door when Raphael stopped and looked in the distance. "Raph?" she called while still held his hand when she immediately sensed his uncertainty then he looked to her when she called his name again. "Hmm?"

"Something wrong?" she asked, concerned. "Thought I saw something." Rachael stepped back out the door, still held his hand but grasped alittle tighter and looked to where he glared towards but saw nothing. "Are you sure, raphie? I don't see anything." He didn't answer at first, as he looked again and felt uneasy suddenly. "Go inside, please. I will be in soon."

"Be careful please, raphie." She pleaded softly, he caressed her cheek and quickly kissed her lips then left to investigate the area. Rachael did as asked, closed the door behind her and locked then hurried upstairs when hearing April scold at Casey for the mess he had created.

Donatello stood back, leaned against the wall with his arms folded as he kept quiet while April scolded harshly at Casey for breaking another of her favourite antique lamps. "Hey, what took so long?" Don asked, smiling softly to Rachael as she walked in the room. "Well, uh." She replied then paused. Immediately Donatello sensed the uncertainty in her voice. "Where's raph?"

"Raph? Where is that home wrecker!" Casey roared, drunk. Rachael and Donatello quickly glanced towards the drunk man with confused expressions as both stated unison. "What? Raph? No way!" April tried not to giggle at the unison reply of Donatello and Rachael but then cleared her throat and stated softly. "Casey, you're drunk. Come sit."

"I don't want to sit down. Where is Raph?!" he shouted, demanded for his whereabouts. Rachael continued to glance at the drunk man confused then she asked her friend. "April, why is he acting like Raph did something awful?"

"Casey is drunk, he don't know what he is talking about. I think he should go rest it off." Donatello immediately suggested as April agreed. "I think that would be best, bed for you Casey." She tried to usher him to the bedroom as he protested, under his drunk wails. "No, I want to talk to raphael now."

"Not now, Casey. You can go break skulls with Raphael another time." April assured, gesturing him to the bedroom while Rachael confusedly scratched her head then Donatello grasped her shoulder gently and assuring said. "He is drunk, most likely wouldn't remember what he said in the morning." Rachael nodded softly then went to grab her bags, then Donatello's eyes widen surprised. "Got enough bags?"

Rachael chuckled then replied. "My mother always said, better to have it and when not need it but need it and when don't have it." Donatello tilted his head then shook his head and said. "Ok then." Taking the wheelie suitcase. "I'll take care of this one for you." He smiled, offering. Rachael graciously returned the smile and nodded.

While Donatello assisted with the bags, April did her best to gesture her drunk husband in bed then left the room. Sighed with a small exhale breathe, running a hand through her hair then went to see where her friends had disappeared to. "Rachael? Donnie?" No answer or reply, so she went to the spare bedroom and noticed that some of the luggage was missing, then she quickly ran out the door downstairs and sighed with relief as she found them, packing the van. "Don't do that, guys."

"What?" Donatello asked, looking to April. "You scared me." April answered. "Sorry, red." Rachael smiled. "So, you really want to do this?" April asked curiously. "I will be back, just taking a few of my bags not all." Rachael smiled softly then she jumped as Raphael came up behind her. "Ready? Got enough bags?"

"Don't scare me like that." She lightly smacked his chest. Raphael smirked and chuckled. "Sorry vixie." Kissing her temple. Donatello sighed as he climbed in the van, as Rachael climbed up behind Raphael whilst April closed the back door. "See you soon, girlfriend. Take care of yourself."

"Always." She smiled, draping her arms around Raph's waist. "Look after her, raphael." She glared him with a stern glance. "Ok, mom." He teased and chuckled as she scoffed. "I aint that old, yet young man." April slyly smirked. "Oh I don't know, April." Donatello teased. "Oooh, I'll give you. Go on get out of here." She gestured lightly as they chuckled, then left.

Seconds before April walked in the door, she sensed something unusual and looked out towards the street but didn't see anything that appear suspicious then shrugged her shoulders, forgetting about it then walked inside, locking the door behind her. While looking over the ledge of the rooftop, across the street. "Should we attack now?"

"No, just watch and listen. We are here for only the wolf." The leader replied, giving the order. "What is so special about this wolf?" one asked.

"Don't know but mistress demands it to be alive and brought back to Dr. Chaplin for further testing." He answered again, irritated.

"We have what is needed for now. Time to return back to headquarters." The foot soldier leader commanded as his comrades followed and disappeared in the shadows.