Chapter Two

Author's note and disclaimer: So I'm having a friend do a commission piece just for this story. It's surprise. But it's taken me almost two months to pay it off. Probably bad on my part because I have my own place now and the hundred and twenty dollars could have gone towards something else. But it'll be worth it.

I do not own TMNT.

Something was wrong. Everything felt off. Like she woke in a different world and she had no idea what to do. When April walked around tense and alert she realized that she was in a dream. The buildings surrounding her were grey, the streets were empty—the liter was gone and stray cats were nowhere to be seen.

April felt herself being pulled towards something. She tried to fight it, but either the wind pulled her in the right direction or she was being dragged by someone. The grip around her wrist bruised her skin as she was pulled farther and farther down the street. She expected to see the turtles and Casey, but they never appeared. Then suddenly the push and pull currents stopped and she toppled to the ground.

When April stood she was inside Haley's apartment, where she lived after Oliver died. And just like everything else in the city, her room was grey. The red head wondered around until Haley materialized in front of her. April would have broken out into tears if she didn't feel like the Haley that stood before her was her best friend. She looked like Haley dressed in her punk fashion with unbelievable and perfect make up. Her face, however, was blank. Not stoic, there was nothing to her.

April reached out and touched Haley, but she didn't budge. "Haley, are you alright?"

Haley shook her head.

"What's wrong? How can I help?"

Haley whispered, "I can't talk, not here. It's not safe."

"Of course it's safe. This is your room and I'm here with you." April encouraged.

Haley slowly shook her head again, "It's not safe outside. He'll hear us."

April's eyes grew wide, but then narrowed, "Who will hear us? Where can we go?"

Haley didn't reply at first, her eyes wondered around the room, as if she was searching for something. She walked over to her desk and pulled a piece of paper out. April peered over her friend's shoulder to catch a glimpse of what she writing. What she saw didn't make sense. Even when Haley handed her the paper it still didn't make any sense. The letters were letters, but at the same time they weren't. It was like Haley written it in code.

"Haley…I-I don't understand." April gasped when she glanced up at Haley.

She was covered in blood, the wound where she was shot and leaking as if it were fresh. "Save me April before it's too late."

"But you're…"

"Save me!"

April woke up screaming. She was covered in sweat, trembling and when she went to go wipe away the sweat she felt something crumpled in her hand. Cautiously, April opened her hand to a damaged piece of paper. She took a deep breath before revealing the text and threw it across the room in shock. Grabbing her phone she texted Donnie asking if he was awake. Seconds later he called her.

"April is everything alright?" Donnie's voice asked the moment she answered.

"So you are awake? This isn't a dream?" April stood from her bed and walked over to the fallen piece of paper.

"Last time I checked, no?" Donnie had that tone of voice like he knew something was wrong and could make an educated guess of what it was. "April do you want to come over?"

"No. This can wait until tomorrow, I think." April scratched her head, "Actually yea I'll come over."

"It's pretty cold, do you want me to come get you?" Donnie offered, knowing full well April would say no.

"No thanks. I think the cold air will help clear my head."

Donnie wasn't the only one that was awake. Mikey was up too, watching another marathon of an ancient cartoon. "April, what's up girl?"

"Hey Mikey, is Donnie in his lab?" April smiled. She always felt at ease around the youngest, he had an air of light around him that made her feel safe.

"You know it." Mikey pointed at the lab, light was pouring out from the cracked door.

"Thanks Mikey, enjoy…whatever it is you're watching." April laughed before walking in to find Donnie hunched over his microscope.

"Hey April, I'm almost done here." Donnie waved without looking up to greet his crush. April rolled her eyes. She knew all too well how caught up he could get in his work, but that would have to wait. She placed the crumpled piece of paper next to him and scooted it closer until it poked him.

He glanced down at it and immediately did a double take. Donnie picked it up and analyzed all of the words. "Who gave this to you?"

"That's the unbelievable part."

Donnie put the paper down and waited for April to reply. She didn't look scared, but uncertain.

"Haley gave it to me…in my dream and when I woke up that." April pointed at the mysterious note, "was in my hand."

"That's impossible." Donnie breathed.

"And that's not all." April showed him her wrists. "I noticed them when I was changing. In my dream I was being pulled by something so strong I thought my shoulders were going to pop off."

Donnie rested her wrists in his hands, carefully examining them. "They look like hand prints. What else happened in your dream?"

"You mean besides Haley being there?"

Donnie nodded.

"The city and her room were grey, there was literally no one around. The streets were clean-"

Donnie interrupted her, "That is strange."

April laughed, "That's not the only thing. When Haley spoke she told me that where we were wasn't safe. That he would hear us and that's why she wrote that coded message. She also told me to save her before it's too late."

"But she's dead."

"I know, that's what I said!" April exclaimed happily, thankful that he understood. "But she got, it wasn't anger, she sounded panicked and told me to save her. That's when I woke up."

Donnie sat back in his chair and scratched the area underneath his chin.

"What are you thinking?"

"Lots of things, if I am to be honest. For now let's start with the clue Haley left you and go from there. If you want to wait around, I'm sure Master Splinter will have more answers about your dream."

"No, I'm good. I have to get ready for school, anyway." April answered, "I'll be back later though. Do you think we should tell the others?"

"If I've learned anything from the last few years, it's better to involve them than leave them out." Donnie answered.

"But this isn't as simple as Leo having a crush on Karai. This is Haley."

"Hmm…I'll talk with Master Splinter about it. He'll know what to do." Donnie said optimistically.

"Let's hope so. I'm afraid Donnie. I've never had a dream like this before." April wrapped her arms around herself and rubbed her arms.

Placing a comforting hand on his friend's shoulder, Donnie looked April in the eye with sympathy and concern. "I can't imagine what it's like having a dream like that, but I promise you April, we will get to the bottom of this."

Author's note: This was by far one of my favorite chapters I have ever written. I need to write more April moments. Please review.