Angel: Sorry I didn't update last week, I had a bad start to that week. And troubles with my phone...yeah, I didn't feel like updating anything. I had to replace a phone that I only used for three months, all because some stupid idiot didn't pay the lease on it! *huffs* Anyway, I won't be updating my Rise of TMNT story for a while, since I don't know when the next episode comes out. Apparently, one new episode aired on Nicktoons, but I don't have it, so I can't say for sure I'll do Operation: Normal anytime this month.
Btw, this takes place before Splinter's second...death.
(Leo—2012) Leo gets chased by birds.
The leader in blue lets out a small sigh, getting onto his feet. Their search for Jared, Karai's right-hand man, was not going successful. Ever since they had returned back from April's farmhouse, they had been searching day and night. And after his attempts to poison all of them, it has been impossible to find him. That's why he's been venturing out by himself, as his brothers would just lose focus, and Amy was dealing with the anniversary of her mother's death...he didn't want to bother her with this, or anyone else.
Maybe now, he could get a lead...
Stockman-Fly is tailing after Leo, on Shredder's orders. He holds up a launcher and prepares it. "Now izzzz the time. Get ready for the flight of your life, Leonardo..." He blows into the launcher, launching a dart right into Leo's neck.
"Ah!" He rubs his neck, pulling the dart out. "What is this...?"
Something chirps and he looks up to see a flock of birds in the air above him. He frowns in confusion as it was weird to have that many birds in this area...
Nevertheless, he continues on, landing in an alley. He looks at the tracker Donnie let him borrow to find traces of Jared's fur. He rubs his chin as he finds traces of it, but nothing to suggest that Jared had been there recently. He sighs slowly, putting the tracker away, hearing another chirp. Glancing at the clothesline, he sees several crows sitting on it, and they're all staring at them...
Normally, birds didn't bother him, but the blank look of their eyes was creeping him out a little. He shudders, thinking that maybe Mikey planted some bird seed on him as a prank...
His T-Phone rings and he answers it. "Yeah?"
"Hey Leo," Mikey sings from the phone. "You know my favorite place, Antonio's?"
Leo rolls his eyes. His youngest brother only used that tone when he wanted something. "Don't even bother, Mikey. I'll grab a pizza when I get back...how's Ames?"
"She's taking a bath last time I remember..." Mikey taps his chin. "Or maybe she's making a milkshake...I hope it's a P shake!"
He sticks out his tongue in disgust at the memory. "Oh, by the way, you didn't plant any bird seed on me, did you?"
"Bird seed?" Mikey asks in confusion. "Nah. Bird seed is kinda lame. I would've used cat nip..."
"Huh..." Leo murmurs to himself, eyeing the birds. "Well, I'll be back soon. And don't eat all the pizza this time."
"Bro...this is me," Mikey grins and Leo shakes his head, hanging up. Maybe he should get Amy some flowers and chocolate to help her feel better...
As he's walking, he stops in his tracks as a single crow is staring up at him. "Erm," Leo moves around it, but another crow is blocking his path. His eyes widen as he hears crowing, looking up to see a wave of crows flying towards him. He screams, jumping up to the roof and running off. He glances back to see a whole flock of crows flying after him.
What is going on?!
He jumps to the next building as a bunch of birds block his path. He then moves to the right, running as fast as he can to get them off his tracks. Leo flips off the roof, landing on a dumpster, and frontflips onto the ground, hiding in the shadows. Hopefully they wouldn't find him here...he's a ninja, he knows how to hide.
The birds pass over him and he sighs in relief...until his T-Phone rings, causing his eyes to go wide. He quickly looks to see that it's his girlfriend Amy calling. While he's glad she was calling him, now was not the best time. He fumbles with his hands to hang up, but the birds hear him anyway and he accidentally answers the phone.
"Ahhhh!" Amy hears his scream, along with the chirps of the crows.
"Leo?" She asks in concern, but he's not aware that he answered, his phone tucked in his belt as he takes off again. "Leo, what's going on?"
"What is it?" Donnie wonders as he enters the kitchen and she holds out her phone.
"Listen to this," She puts it on speaker phone.
"Aghhhhh!" Leo cries out as the birds start pecking at him. He blocks his arms, but the birds are too strong and he drops to his knees.
"Leo's in trouble!" Donnie exclaims and they rush into the living room, where Raph and Mikey are. "Guys, we gotta go."
"Awww...we were gonna watch Crognard...!" Mikey whines and Amy shakes her head.
"Mikey, this is much more important! Leo needs our help!"
As the crows continue to attack him, he can feel all the scratches and claws at his limbs...He tries swatting them away, but it does no good. Never did he think that birds would be an enemy of his, but here he is...getting injured by birds.
"Leo!" He hears a voice and suddenly all the birds go away. He looks up slowly to see a concerned Amy, the birds that were attacking him frozen into icicles.
"What the shell was that all about?" Raph asks as he and Donnie help his brother out.
"I have no idea," Leo rubs his head. "I got hit with...something and the next thing I knew, all those birds were chasing me..."
"Dudes! It's like that film where birds attack the heroes!" Mikey places his hands on his cheeks. Amy rolls her eyes.
"Doubt it. Whoever did this is gonna pay!" She clenches a fist.
"How did you guys know where to find me?" Leo asks wearily.
"You left your phone on while you were being attacked," Amy stares at him softly. "Donnie and I were listening in and we tracked your signal from the Shellraiser."
"We need to get Leo back to the lab and treat his injuries," Donnie checks over him. They carry him to the Shellraiser, Stockman-Fly watching nearby...
"Who could've done this?" April frowns as the girls and Casey have been informed of the news.
"I can't believe you got attacked by birds," Casey snorts, Amy glaring at him. "What?"
"I'll be fine, thanks," Leo rolls his eyes at the boy. Amy places her hand on top of hers.
"I'm just glad we found you before it was too late..."
"Me too," He interlocks his fingers with hers.
"Anything, Donnie?" Raph looks to the genius, who is analyzing the dart that Leo kept.
"This dart is full of pheromones that attract birds...and we all know one person who has the knowledge to make this kind of work."
"Baxter Stockman."
"Donatello."
They all give Mikey a look and he twiddles his fingers. "I mean, Baxter Stockman!"
"Why would Stockman affect only Leo? Hasn't Shredder done enough to him?" Amy asks in anger. First he slashed Leo's throat and now this...
"Whatever the reason is, we gotta kick his butt," Raph punches his fists.
"No."
They all turn to Splinter, who enters the lab. "Today is not the time to strike."
"But Sensei, Leo got attacked because of Shredder and his no-good goons. We need to avenge him!" Raph protests and Splinter slams down his staff.
"I said no! Leonardo must rest, and Donatello needs time to cure Leo's affliction. Seeking revenge is what caused the Shredder to become what he is today. I do not wish that for my family as well," He steps up to Leo, placing a hand on his plastron. "Get well, my son."
"Thank you, Sensei," Leo smiles softly up at him and Splinter takes his leave.
"Agh!" Raph punches the wall slightly. "It's not fair! We should be making Shredder pay for doing this to our brother!"
"I'm upset about this too, Raph, but I'd rather have all of us...you know, sane. I already lost my mother...I don't want to lose anyone else in my family..." Amy whispers, clutching her heart.
Raph sees her face and even he couldn't deny that he didn't want to do anything to upset someone he sees as his little sister...
"Don't do anything crazy just because of me," Leo speaks up. "It's not worth it."
"Well...whatever happens, you're still our leader, Leo," April tells him.
"Yeah! You'll be cured in no time, bro!" Mikey hugs Leo.
"Okay, okay," Leo chuckles at him, "Let go."
He does so and Donnie holds up a needle. "I've just about finished the cure. You should be back to normal in a few hours. You just need to get some rest now," He administers the needle into Leo's arm. The turtle can only nod, still holding onto Amy's hand.
"Ames...stay with me..." He murmurs as he falls into a deep sleep.
"I will," She promises, looking up at the others and putting a finger to her lips.
"Get a good night's sleep, Leo," Casey tells him as they start to leave the room.
"Get better, Fearless."
"We might as well go home, it's getting late."
"Sweet dreams, big bro."
"I'll check in with you later, Lia," Donnie waves to her and she waves back. Ann, Jamie, and Lily make kissy noises, the brunette rolling her eyes. They slowly close the doors and Amy rubs her thumb against Leo's hand.
"You're always there for me...now it's my turn to return the favor," She smiles weakly. She silently swears that when the time is right, she'll make Shredder pay. He's done too many emotional and physical pain to them to be let off scot-free...
