A/N: hey guys! I am so sorry I didn't update all week I have been very busy and then forgot to update yesterday! I haven't update the chapter after this one and I am so sorry! I'm gonna try my best to try to get another chapter in before Friday but I make no promises because I am busy this week as well! After this Friday coming up, I will not be updating because I will be on vacation and won't have anytime to update. I know I just got back, but I did tell you I won't be on here long before I have to leave for vacation. I hope everyone understands...and also note that I'm still battling with unmotivation and writer's block so updates will be slow until I get passed it. Anyway, let's get on to that lovely reviewer!
Guest: thank you...even though I'm gonna be going another break soon. Also don't worry about Splinter, I have plans for him and what his reactions will be towards Donnie doing this to everyone...but I'm not gonna spoil anything. Anyway I hope you enjoy!:)
Anyway guys, like I said, I'm so sorry foe keeping you waiting! If I don't post anytime this week, I will see you guys again sometime in August. I hope you all understand. Anyway, I hope you guys enjoy the chapter!:)
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Leo's P.O.V.
Slash and I basically burst through the lab door as we began to run towards the surface. I can tell Mikey and Rockwell were running behind us.
"I'M GOING TO KILL HIM!" Slash enraged. "HOW DARE HE DO THAT TO RAPH AND ENJOY IT!"
"I'm with you there! He needs to pay!" I yell back.
"Guys wait!" Rockwell yells.
Running footsteps got closer as we ran through the sewers and soon I felt a strong grip on my arm.
"Wait!" Mikey's voice came in.
I stopped for a second before turning around and yanking my arm out of his grip.
"No!" I snapped. "I've waited long enough Mikey! It's been months since I've seen Donnie and after what Raph said he did to him during that fight, it just makes me more pissed off! I mean look, Slash agrees with me!"
"You think we aren't angry?!" Rockwell snaps. "The whole time Raphael was explaining what happened, I was infuriated! It was hard for me to keep a composed face the entire time he was explaining! I know I can't stop you from looking for Donatello, but running all over the city looking for him just to beat him up without thinking isn't the answer! He probably expects you to be angry and is smart enough to use that to his advantage! You two aren't in the condition to fight him right now with this anger you're having!"
Slash and I looked at each other before my gaze went to Mikey.
"Mikey?"
He avoided eye contact with me. "I'm sorry...but I'm going to have to agree with Rockwell."
"Mikey, after what Raph just told us, are you planning on telling us you aren't angry with Donnie?! Your own brother has put another brother in a coma for almost a week and you aren't angry?! Don't you want to get back at him! For goodness sake Mikey, he freakin stabbed you!" Slash blew up in his face.
Mikey still didn't look up, but he didn't show a spec of anger towards Slash or Donnie.
"I'm not saying I'm not angry," Mikey sighed. "Trust me I'm pretty upset over this...I'm still trying to process that Donnie would ever do anything like that. But what Rockwell just said is true. If Donnie is truly turning against us, he would want usto go to up there not thinking clearly. In case you forgotten, he's basically a genius so as Rockwell said, he can use our cloudy judgement to his advantage. I mean you should know this Leo! It happens with Raph either in training or a fight!"
I looked at Slash before closing my eyes and tried calming myself down.
"They're right," I say after a few moments of calming myself. "We aren't going to get anything accomplished if we get angry. That's just what he wants Slash. Besides...after everything he did to Raph, what're the chances he can do that to any of us?" I took a quick glance at Mikey. "Besides...none of us needs to get hurt."
Slash stared at me before sighing. "I guess you're right. We don't need any of this nonsense right now. For now, we should focus on Raph and possibly coming up with a plan on how to find Donnie."
"Um...doesn't Shini know where he is?" Mikey asked.
Slash glanced away before I see his hands flinch slightly as he looked like he might roll them back up into fists. I gave Mikey a look and he gave a nervous chuckle as he rubbed the back of his head.
"She does, but we don't need to talk about that!" Slash gritted his teeth.
I guess those two are still fighting then.
"Uh...I hate to interrupt, but shouldn't we get back to the lair? I'm sure Splinter and Raphael are worried about us," Rockwell spoke.
We looked at him and nodded. Before we ran back towards the lair, I looked at Mikey.
"We got a lot to do little bro. In 2-3 weeks, you'll be back on the surface, and we will find Donnie! Also...thanks for knocking some sense into me."
"Heeeey it's what I do bro!"
However, I gave him a look that says: We will talk about your hidden feelings later!
He gave me a look and he must've known what I was saying because he hesitated and nodded. After that, the 4 of us began running back to the lair.
Donnie I swear...I'm going to get you if it's the last thing I do!
Splinter's P.O.V.
I was frozen in shock after Raphael finished explaining what Donatello has done to him. Everyone was frozen until Leonardo and Slash looked enraged as they dashed out of the lab. Michelangelo and Rockwell chased after them, calling at them to stop. Meanwhile, I stayed with Raphael and after everything he has just said has sank in, I looked back at him.
"Raphael..."
He shakes his head. "Nothing I can do about it now. It was my own dang fault I went up there in the first place. I saw the look on Leo's face...before and during the story. Heck I'm sure he's mad at me because I didn't have my phone when this whole thing happened!"
"Raphael, he isn't mad at you!" I tell him in a gentle but stern voice. "He's just worried for you that's all."
"Oh really? Did you see the look on his face when I mentioned I was gonna call Casey but forgot my phone? That looked pretty pissed off to me!"
I sigh. "As I said he is concerned about you. You know how Leonardo gets when you go out alone or with someone like Casey. He worries if anything bad would happen up on the surface...just like what happened with you. I deal with this fear every time all of you go up to the surface."
"So...all of you were that worried huh?"
"Of course we were, my son. Everyone pitched in to help you out, my son. You were hurt pretty bad."
He rolls his eyes. "Yea, I can tell by my never healing shoulder! But to be honest, I'm still surprised I even made it back to the lair. I was barely conscious...I don't even remember that whole trip until I was in the sewers and then passing out at the entrance of lair."
I nod. "It was lucky that you did. However, I would remember to bring your phone next time."
He sighs. "Yea...I know."
There was a silence and right when I was about to speak, his eyes widen as he let out a gasp.
"Raphael, what is it?" I asked immediately in concern.
He looked at me. "I...just remembered something. Before I woke up I...I saw Tang Shen."
My eyes widen. "What are you saying, my son?"
"I saw her before I woke up."
Could it have been when Raphael was dead for that minute...the longest minute of my life?
"Are you sure you saw her right before you woke up?"
He nods. "I remember her telling me she would help me back to here. It took a while but I remember talking to her. But I...don't really remember what we were talking about."
"Anything else you remember?"
He shrugs. "Just that she wanted me to tell you hi."
I gave a small smile and patted his uninjured shoulder. "That is good. However, if you by any chance remember what she told you, do not hesitate to talk to me."
He gave a small nod.
"I should let you rest and see if I can hunt down your brothers and your friends. Do you need anything Raphael?"
He goes to speak, but the sound of his stomach grumbling gave me answer. I couldn't help but to chuckle.
"I forgot you haven't eaten anything, my son. I will go make something for you."
He chuckles and nods. "Thanks Master Splinter and...thanks for not freaking out about...the incident."
I gave a smile. "It is no problem at all. I will be back in a few minutes."
He gives a nod as I made my way out of the lab. Once I did that, I see my 2 sons, Slash, and Rockwell walk in. Leonardo and Slash look calmer now...I guess Michelangelo and Rockwell calmed them down a bit. We stared at each other before Leonardo spoke up.
"Sorry...for running off like that Sensei."
I sigh. "It is alright. You just have to make sure your rage doesn't consume you and seek revenge."
"I...I know. I just can't stand the idea of Donnie hurting Raph like that!"
"I understand, but right now, all we can do is tend to Raphael."
"Is he sleeping?" Rockwell asked.
I shake my head. "No. I was about to prepare a meal for him"
"Hmm that is true. He hasn't eaten in 5 days," Rockwell nodded.
"Oooh can I help?!" Michelangelo asks enthusiastically.
I couldn't help but laugh. "Of course."
"Awesome! I'm gonna make the best pizza ever!"
"Mikey, when are you not making pizzas?" Leonardo asked.
"Oh shut up!"
"Alright, that's enough," Rockwell looks at Leonardo and Slash. "Leo, Slash...would you come with me to say something to Raphael?"
They looked at each other before sighing.
"Come on, let's go," Slash sighs.
And that's when the three of them went into the lab. They probably went to apologize for running out like that. I let out a sigh before my gaze went towards Michelangelo.
"Come, let us go!"
"Alright!"
As Michelangelo and I walked towards the kitchen, I couldn't help but think of what Raphael said about what Donatello did to him.
"I tried talking and maybe even reasoning with him, but then he grabbed me by the throat and lifted me in the air. I would've passed out or even died if I didn't think to kick him."
"He knocked me over before I could even blink and he...stabbed me multiple times in the shoulder...and even moved the blade around in my shoulder. I swear he was laughing while doing it! I remembered something Leo told me when we fought Tiger Claw and Fishface...to keep fighting no matter what. I used my free hand to make him stop."
Then he went on about how the rest of that fight was one sided and how he basically made it back to the lair. I can't help but to question on what Donatello was thinking that entire time he was fighting Raphael.
Donatello...what were you thinking? Why are you doing this?! Are you aware of how many people you are hurting...me included?!