Just a heads up guys. This chapter contains possibly trigger warnings. The events that will happen are based of gang related valances. Be on the look out for warning signs in (...) They will tell you where it stops and where it ends.
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Evelyn's P.O.V
About its the night before the big auction begins. As time ticks away, I continue to think over and over Just how things are about to go down... What will happen...how will things change...when the truth will be revealed. Will things be lost? And will I finally be free...
I continue to think these thoughts over as a wait for Leo to arrive. We're going over the plans once more. So that way he and his brothers know just where to strike.
"So to tomorrow night," I say to myself as I look up at the moon.
Half of its face is gone. And strangely, I can't help but relate. For years I've been living a double life. And soon I will finally be free of my dark side. And hopefully, be whole again. But at the cost of possibly losing the only friend I have. So much doubt and fears race in my mind. I think about my father and all that he taught me. And I wonder...am I doing things as a warrior. Or have I become lost.
'Underneath this armor, I have on. Do I honor his teaching or have I failed him.' I think as my eyes drift to a puddle that is near my feet. It's been raining over the week and it's finally over.
I quickly look away at my reflection. Ever since I've joined the dragons. I've never liked looking at myself. I'm not even sure who that person is. All I can see is a stranger with my father's eyes and mother's hair. I kick the water before I walk towards the other side of the roof I'm waiting on. My eyes soon spot a figure jumping across the nearby rooftops. A figure I know all too well.
"Whats up Leo," I say with a smile as he effortlessly lands on the same roof as me.
"Hey, Emmett. Sorry, I'm late. The training lasted a little bit longer. And I couldn't get away from my brothers. But thanks to Raphs help I was able to sneak away.
"No worries man," I say as I pat his shoulder. "But now that you're here we can review the plan one more time," I say getting serious.
"Alright let's go over the plan." He says with a nod sounding just as serious as me.
For about 3 hours we review the plan over and over. Until he is sure he fully understands the plan. He then told me his new number that he asked his brother Don to change. That way the call address will be different from his old one. And that way he knows when I am calling him.
"Alright, that's everything we need right. Do you feel like we're missing something?" I ask him.
"No. I think we've covered all the key points. All my brother and I have to do are waiting for your call." He says.
"And that's when you guys come in." I continue.
"And then together we bring down to put an end to the dragons." He says.
"And it will be over," I say softly.
"At long last, you will be free." He says gently with a smile.
"Yeah," I say returning the smile.
"I made a promise to you my friend and you will be freed from them." He said heroically as he gazes deep into my eyes. And at the sound of his warm but strong voice, I can feel my hope returning. "Get some sleep we got a big day tomorrow." He says kindly to me before he turns away from me.
"Leo!" I call out suddenly just before he leaves.
"What is it, Emmett?" He asks curiously.
"I... it's just..." I desperately want to tell him the truth. And I've thought about it since the day we talked on that rooftop months ago. And yet somehow those words won't come out. "Thank you...I guess that's all I want to say. I'm truly grateful that I've made a friend like you. And I hope that when this is all over, we can still be friends."I say as those last words come out sounding a little scared and uncertain.
"Of course Emmett. No matter what we will always be friends." He says reassuringly as he firmly but tenderly squeezes my shoulder.
"Thanks, bro," I say with a smile. Then suddenly I wrap my arms around him. Holding him as close as I can. Burying my face in his neck. Surprisingly he smells nice for someone who lives in the sewers. He smells like instants. This scent fits him so well.
Leo's P.O.V
I'm surprised at that last sentence that Emmett said. He sounded scared and timid. I never expect to hear that tone in his voice. And in his eyes, I can see a hint of that same fear. Like he thinks he will lose our friendship. But that won't happen. He's become a dear friend to me. And I care for him like another brother.
"Of course Emmett. No matter what we will always be friends." I say reassuringly. I can see the fear starting to fade from his eyes. I firmly but tenderly squeeze his shoulder.
"Thanks, bro." He says with a smile. Then suddenly he wraps his arms around me. His small frame grips my larger frame tightly. I can feel his face in my neck. I'm more surprised to feel just how small his body frame is. He is a kid. He has a strangely pleasant scent. It smells sweet, almost like peaches. I wrap my arms around his smaller frame reassuring him that everything will be alright.
"I promise Emmett everything will be alright when this is over," I whisper to him as I rest my chin on his head.
Emmett's P.O.V
Hearing his gentle voice and the feel of his strong arms around me reassures me that things will be okay. We release each other and Leo leaves. I wave goodbye as I watch him disappear into the night. As I prepare to leave I hear the water splash softly as I step into the puddle again. And as I gaze at the face looking back at me I feel that hope I had started to fade away. Then I look up at the night sky once again as I struggle to keep the hope that Leo gave me.
~War is not freedom
Over my shoulder
I see a clearer view
All for my family
The reason I'm breathing
Everything to lose
Should I ask myself in the water
What a warrior would do?
Tell me, underneath my armor
Am I loyal, brave and true?
Am I loyal, brave and true?~
I kick the puddle again as I run towards the edge of the roof and jump to the next roof. Then I take off running.
~Losing is easy
Winning takes bravery
I am a tiger's fool
Out in the open
No one to save me
The kindest of whispers are cruel
Should I ask myself in the water
What a warrior would do?
Tell me, underneath my armor
Am I loyal, brave and true?
Am I loyal, brave and true?
Cold is the morning
Warm is the dream
Chasing the answers
'Til I can't sleep
Will I be stronger
Or will I be weak
When you're not with me?~
Blinded by my thoughts I come to a stop on an abandoned factory. Trying to run away from the fear and doubt. But it's still there. I look at my reflection once again. I gently place my hands on the window of the factory roof.
~Who am I without my armor?
Standing in my father's shoes
All I know is that it's harder
To be loyal, brave and true?~
I rest my head forehead against the glass. Trying to gather my thoughts.
Suddenly I loud noise from below catches my attention. I sneaked over towards the edge to see what was going on. I look down and see a group of guys loading a truck.
"What are those guys doing. That truck looks like the ones the dragons use to sneak our merchandise." I say in a whisper. I sneak closer, hiding in the shadows. Once I find a good spot I can hear what these guys are talking about.
"Hurry up. These goods need to be dropped off an hour ago." Thug 1 said.
"Hey, it's not our fault. If Hun hadn't changed the auction date last minute. This stuff wouldn't be late." Thug 2 whined. Hearing this surprised me.
'The date changed. That can't be right.'I thought as watched the rest of the goons continue filling the truck with more boxes. I decided to investigate, so I can see if it's true. While the thugs are busy load. I sneak aboard the truck, undecided, and hide behind some of the goods. I watch as the last box is loaded and they close the doors. Once the car starts to move I sneak closer to the front of the car. I peer out the window that looks out into the drivers. As I watch the streets pass us by. I recognize some of the landmarks and I know right away where we're going.
"Oh no. This route is." I whisper before I duck down and crawl away from the front. Once I'm sure I'm far away enough. I pull out my shell cell and start dialing. I hear it ring for a little until I hear my friend's voice on the other line.
"Emmett? What's up?" He asks.
"Leo, something came up," I said in a whisper.
"What's wrong? And why are you whispering?" He asks this time more seriously.
"I'm inside one of the dragon's trucks. I spotted a couple of goons loading some stuff." I explained. "And as I investigate, I heard one of them say that the auction date was moved." I finished.
"Wait what?!?" He said shocked.
"I know. I'm just as confused as you. But like I said, I hitched a ride in their truck. I'm going to get a closer look."I said softly. I suddenly feel the truck starting to slow down. "Hey, this is my stop. You and your brothers are ready." I said.
"Okay, just be careful Emmett. Don't do anything until my brothers and I arrive." He says seriously.
While his tone sounded serious. I can hear a small hint of worry. And I can't help but smile. It's still a comforting thought that he cares about me.
"You got it, bro, just keep your cell close and be ready for my call," I said with a nod before I close the phone. I feel the truck come to a full stop. I duck behind some of the boxes and wait for the doors to open. From my hiding spot, I watch as some guys start to unload. Waiting for just the right moment, I sneak out of the truck and hide in the shadows. Once I'm out my fears are confirmed. In at the auction site.
"So it's true. Hun did move the auction. I've got to call Leo and his brothers." I said in a whisper. I reach to pull out my cell. However, just before I could start dialing. Something whizzes past my face. Causing me to drop my cell. I look at the wall and see what I guess is a throwing star. Like the ones from those old-school ninja movies. I turn around and I see about nine ninjas.
"Okay since when do the dragons have ninja bodyguards," I ask out loud. Once I picked up my cell. I tuck it in my pocket. "Well, this will be a first. I've never had to fight actual ninjas before." I say as I slip my mask on. "Now let's see what you boys got," I say a bit cocky as I take my stance. I watch closely as they start to circle me. I keep my eyes focused on all of them as they draw closer and closer.
Authors P.O.V
The tension in the air is intense as Evelyn waits for the ninjas to make the move. Making the first move, she launches a kick a the nearest ninja. Knocking them away from the group. This gives Evelyn a chance to get out of the circle. The rest of the ninjas follow her two launched a pair of punches. However, Evelyn manages to duck in time. She returns the attack with her punches. Then suddenly another ninja throws a powerful kick she manages to block it. But the force pushes her into the arms of two ninjas. They immediately hold her arms. She struggles to get out of their grip. One of the other ninjas approaches her and is about to land a finishing blow. However, acting fast Evelyn lifts her legs and manages to kick the ninja that is about to strike in the guts. While the two ninjas are holding her arms are occupied by the fall of their comrade. This allows Evelyn a chance to break free from their grip. Then three more jump into action and they engage in intense hand-to-hand combat. Evelyn does her best to keep them at bay. And wanting to take a moment to breathe, she takes a moment to focus her energy. Then remembered what her father taught her. She takes to concentrate and waits as one of the ninja's charges towards her. As one makes a move. They jump in the air to launch a powerful dropkick. However, with her mind focused she manages to counteract the ninja's kick. She sidesteps and with a quick jab at the joint just below the knee and the ninja falls. He clutches his knee in pain.
"And here I thought ninjas were supposed to be tough." She says mockingly as she changes her battle stance ready to perform another pressure point strike. However, her mood changes when she sees the last remaining ninjas pull out swords and weapons she's never seen. "Okay well, things are starting to get serious." She says nervously. She begins to wish she has her father's tanto blade with her.
Suddenly the ninjas with swords charged at her. Evelyn ducks quickly to evade the blades. Then another ninja with a small scythe attached to a chain and melt ball. They swing the chain and throw it at her she acts quickly to avoid the chain reaching her. But this gives another ninja with a blade to slice her arm. She screams in pain as the blade slices her upper arm. Evelyn holds her arm as she quickly punches the same ninja that cut her. This gives her the chance to grab the ninjas sword.
"It's a little different from my father's sword." She says out loud as she holds the sword in her hands. She does a small twirl with the sword. Then she hold the sword just the way her father taught her. "Now let's give this bad boy a try." She says with a smirk under her mask. Then she charges her enemies swinging her new sword. She counters and blocks the attack of the ninjas. And for a while, the tied seems to be in her favor. However unaware of two new ninjas appearing from the shadows. They pull along a wooden tube. As Evelyn prepares to swing her sword. The two ninjas blow into the tube and two darts prick her skin.
"Ahh!" She cries as she reaches for her neck and pulls out two thin darts. Suddenly she feels her body going numb. She struggles to shake the feeling away as some of the ninja's approach. Evelyn fights through the drug. Trying to stay counties but the ninjas with the chain binds her arms. She pulls against them but the ninjas can keep her tied down. "Damn pajama-wearing freaks! Let me go or I'll..." Evelyn struggles to say but stops when she hears a familiar deep chuckle.
"Afraid not Emmett. Or should I say, Evelyn?" Hun says as he approaches the nearly unconscious girl.
"What are you..." Evelyn tries to say but just before she could finish her words, Hun's big hand grabs her masked face.
"Don't even try sweetheart I've known the truth for a long time." He says with a sick and twisted grin on his face. Hun released her mouth but then suddenly he punches his fist into her stomach. "Sweet Dreams, sweetheart," he says with a sick chuckle. Evelyn falls to her knees.
She can feel the effects of the drug pulling her further into unconsciousness. She struggles with what little strength she has left. However, that fist to the guts was the final straw. Her body collapsed to the ground as her energy begins to leave her body. Just before her weak eyes could close, she mutters in a low voice the name of the person she trusts so dearly.
"Leo..." She says softly as her last thoughts drifted towards her dear friend.
Leo's P.O.V
After I got the call from Emmet, I gathered my brothers. I told them about my secret friend that I have that's working inside the Purple Dragons. Although only Raph knows who my friend is. I'm hoping that if this mission is a success, I can fully introduce Emmett and his family to my brothers. So here we are waiting a couple of blocks away from the entrance that leads the East Warehouse over at Lairdam Island. As we wait for Emmett's call, Donnie checks the scans for Emmett's call. He's also making sure that this area is secure. Mickey is lost in his comic books. While Raph is just twirling his sai's between his fingers in the passenger seat next to me. As for me. I'm just resting my head on the wheel. I gaze deeply out into the area around us. My mind drifts to Emmett's phone call and I can't help but worry. I can't help but get an uneasy feeling. Like something's not right, he should have called by now. I guess my worry must be obvious because I feel a nudge on my arm. I look and see that Raph poked my arm with the handle of his sai.
"Worried about the kid?" he asks while he leans on the armrest of the passenger seat.
"Is it that obvious?" I ask bashfully.
"Clear as day. You're starting to act like a mother hen to the kid." He says with a chuckle. I can't help but chuckle as well, and maybe he's right. In a strange way. "Don't worry the kids a tough one. I'm sure the brats fine" He says encouragingly as he punches my arm. Again I can't help but chuckle.
"Thanks, bro," I say with a smile as I rub my arm where he punched me. This earns a chuckle from my brother. He turns back and sits back down in his seat still playing with his sai. Even though Raph's words were meant to encourage me, still I can't get rid of this bad feeling. Like something's gone wrong.
"Emmett" I whisper under my breath as I look back out the window. I pray that this is just my worries getting the best of me.
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After the battle outside the warehouse, we find Evelyn with her hands chained together. She's trapped in a room with two purple dragon guards. The door opens and Hun enters the room along with Dragon face. In Dragon Face's hands is a bucket of icy water.
"Rise and Shine sleeping beauty." Dragon Face says as he dumps the cold water on the still unconscious Evelyn. She wakes with a jump as the icy water jabs her skin like needles on her warm skin. She spits the water out of her mouth. Evelyn attempts to whip the water from her face but soon realizes that her hands are tied behind her back.
"Sorry to interrupt your beauty rest, but we need to talk sweetheart," Hun says sarcastically with a smirk. Dragon face also shares the same smirk on his face.
"Oh, so that's why I'm like this. You sure know how to treat a lady." She says with enough sass to counter his sarcasm. Suddenly he laughs.
"Haha, this is what I enjoyed about you, my little dragon girl. Your fire is just perfect. the idea that such a small and weak little girl could hang with the big boys." he says.
"Are you trying to make a point, or do you just love to hear yourself talk?" Evelyn says not amused.
This suddenly earns a hard kick to the chest. causing her to slide across the floor. She coughs a little bit of blood. Some of her blood stains the side of her lips. Hun laughs as he walks towards her injured frame. Then he grabs her by her shirt and with all his might, he slams her into a nearby wall. She groans in pain as the impact rocks her body. A sharp pain wraps through her back. Hun let's her go and she falls to the ground.
"Okay now we're getting somewhere." Evelyn groans as she tries to bare the pain that is coursing through her body.
"Hehe joke all you want now girly but that won't help you." Dragon face said.
"What are you talking about tat face." Evelyn says with a groans as she glears at him.
"Don't play cute my dear. I've got eyes and ears all over this city and a little bridy told me that you've made a new friend."Hun beings. "A new green and blue friend." He says he looks down at Evelyn. Suddenly he grabs her by the shirt again and lifts her off the floor. "You have been a bad girl." He says mockingly as he pulls her face close to his. "What do you have to say." He says as he smiles sickly at her.
"That I prefer their company than yours." She admits. "And on that note." Evelyn says before she breaths and spits in his eye. This cause Hun to let her go. This gives her a chance to perform a back flip. Allowing her to move her chained hands to the front. Suddenly dragon face makes a charge at her. But she back kicks him in the guts sending him to crash into a wall.
"Hehe. Thats my girl always fighting. Thats what I can't get enough of about your personality. That fire. That fighting spirit." Hun says wickedly as he eyes hungrily at Evelyn. While Hun is busy talking, Evelyn reaches in her back pocket for her cell but is shocked to find it gone.
"Looking for this sweetheart." Dragon face says as he get up. He pulls out the shell cell.
"Hope you weren't expecting to call your boyfriend." Hun says as Dragon face tosses him the cell. "He or his friends won't be saving you." He says as he crushes the phone in his big hands. He then drops the cracked phone on the ground.
"Besides we plan to have some fun with you." Dragon face says with a dark tone as he suddenly grabs Evelyn from behind. Evelyn struggles to get out of his grip.
"Let me go you creep." Evelyn cries.
"Dont rough her up too much Dragon face. I want her to be in good condition. For the special guest that we will be bringing to the auction." Hun says with a wicked chuckle.
"Guest? Wait you don't mean." Evelyn says confused but then her blood turned cold when realization struck her.
"Oh yes my dear. I've send my men to pick up some special little trinkets. What better way to demonstrate how powerful these toys are by having live targets. I'm sure our buyers will be pleased and entertained." Hun says with a sickly grin spreading across his face. Then Hun tosses the key that Evelyn's chains.
"No! You wouldn't dare!" Evelyn cries and she struggles against Dragon Face's grip. But he is able to hold her. "If you so much as touch one hair on their heads I'm going to..."She says but is stopped when her chains are harshly tugged down. Forcing her to fall to the ground. With dragon face straddling her waist.
"I wish I could stay and join dragon face in the entertainment. But I've got to great our guest when they arrive." Hun says as he walks towards the door. "But I'm sure these guys will do." He says as he opens the door. Three more purple dragon thugs enter the room. All wearing sick and twisted grins on their faces.
The look of hunger and lust in their eyes sends a cold shiver running through Evelyn's body. And for the first time in years she's felt true fear. The looks in the thugs eyes are something that she's never seen before.
"Have fun boys." Hun says mockingly as he leaves the room. The sound of the cell door slamming behind him.
"Oh don't worry, we will have a lot of fun." Dragon face says as he rubs his lower half against Evelyn's lower half. She feels something strange poking her. So she squirms under his grip. "Isn't that right fella's." He says with a sonical chuckle. Then he harshly pulls Evelyn's chained wrist up. Forcing her to stand.
"Is it true that Hun said that he is a she?" Thug 1 said.
"Its hard to tell with all that clothes." Thug 2 said with sinical chuckle.
"Why don't we take a closer look." Thug 3 says with a evil grin. He pulls a switch blade out of his pocket and flashes it in front of her. Evelyn's eyes grow wide at the sight of the blade and the sick grin on the man's face. Evelyn begins to struggle in Dragon faces grip. And she almost broke free. However one of the other thugs grips her other arm. The last thug holds her chained wrist above her head as he stands behind Evelyn.
"Now don't move sweet thing." The thug with the blade said. "I would hate to damage that pretty skin of yours." He then takes his blade and cuts her shirt open. Evelyn let's out a small whimper her shirt is open, exposing her chest wrapped by bandages. "At least not too much." he chuckles as he takes the blade again and in a swift strike, he cuts the bandages. The man chuckle sinisterly as he glides his blade over the poor girls skin. He then glides his blade over her cheeks and then slowly over her trembling lips.
Then dragon face and the other man let their spair hands rome over Evelyn's skin. One of the thugs sends his hand down her legs and start to unzip her pants. While dragon face uses his hand to start groping her breast under now torn shirt. Evelyn squirms and squeals in fear and disgusts as these men start to soil her body in order to satisfy their own sick and twisted desire.
"Man i don't think I can keep this for-play any long, guys." Said the thug holding her chains. "I'm ready for the real fun." He says sickly as he leans into Evelyn's neck and then licks her neck. "I want to go first." He whisper darkly into her ear.
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At that, Evelyn gathers her strength to launch her attack. Acting quick, she flings her head back. Causing the back of her head to collided with the guys nose. As this distracts the other, Evelyn jabs her knee into the stomach of the guy who cut her shirt open. This causes him to drop his blade. So he could hold his now acking stomach. Dragon face attempts to regain control. So he tries to grab her again. But Evelyn uses her chain to grab his fist. She then with the momentum from his punch. Evelyn pulls him forward. And then she lands a solid kick to the stomach. Then for the final blow, she round house kick his face. Causing him to fall onto the ground. Evelyn hears the last thug charge at her. Just before he could land a punch. She back flips over the thug. Then with all her might she charges him into a nearby wall. Ending the fight with a double first punch to the chest.
When all the four dragons are down. Evelyn walks towards Dragon face and pulls out the keys. She unlocks her cuffs and rubs her now sore wrist. Noticing her ruined shirt she zips her hoodie and pulls her hood over her head. Now fully aware of what Hun is doing. Evelyn needs to call Leo and get to her brothers. As she reaches for her cell shes mad that the phone is beyond repair. But she knows that she has to call for back up. Pulling her hood up, she quietly sneaks out of her sell. As she creeps thru the halls she finally makes her way to the front of the building she sees that all the guns have been set up for display. People walking back and forth moving boxes and other equipment. Just as she nears the exit. A loud voice calls out.
"Prisoner Escape!" Yelled a dragon.
"Shit!" Evelyn cries as she makes a dash for the door. A borage of guns fire as she waves and ducks under the boxes. She manages to reach the door without getting hit. Once outside, she books it to the streets in order to find a payphone. With her cell broken, she can't call her friend. So her only hope is to find a payphone near by.
Leo's P.O.V
After a while I got tired of sitting in the car. So I've decided to hang outside the truck. However that didn't ease my worry and I soon start to pace in front of the truck. My worry continues to grow as each seconds pass. And I suppose my brothers started to notice.
"Yo Leo if your worried just call your friend." Mikey says.
"It might not be a good idea. It would put them at risk if they are sneaking around." Donnie comments. "They could get caught." He says.
"Then why don't we get closer to the wearhouse?" Raph asks.
"We don't want to be spotted. This place is our best bet to stay out of sight from the dragons." Donnie said.
"I'll give him another five minutes, then I'll call him." I say as I finally stop my pacing. "And if we don't hear anything we're moving in." I ordered. They all nod in agreement. Just as we go back to our normal spots, my shell cell goes off.
"Its him." I imedialty grab it. However I don't recognize the number. My caller ID did not read Emmett's name. Instead it says some random number. Still I awnsered it.
Leo: "Hello?"
Emmett: "Leo, thank GodI remembered your number."
I recognized the voice right away
However I didn't recognize the number.
"Emmett, what took you so long? What happened to your cell. Did you find out about..." I said but suddenly I'm cut off as he suddenly starts speaking really fast.
Emmett: "Leo listen, I've been found out. Hun knows the truth about me. And he's aware of our friendship." He spoke very fast that I could barely catch every word.
But what caught my attention the most is the fear and deep breathing voice. He sounded like he must have been running for miles. And the fear in his voice. I've never heard this tone before and this makes my heart twinge with fear.
Leo: "Slow down Emmett. Tell me what happened?" I say trying to calm him down.
Emmett: "Leo, Hun knows about you. About us. And that's why the auction has been moved to tonight. Hun broke my shell cell. Thats why Icouldn't call you." He said and I can still hear the fear in his voice.
Leo: "Are you okay? Where are you now." I asked worried.
Emmett: "I'm alright. A little roughed up but okay." He says with a chuckle. "I'm in the slums on the Southside as far as I could tell. I just past 12th street." He said telling me his location. Then suddenly his voice got serious. "But Leo, there's a problem. Hun knows everything. Including my..." He says as the same fear I've heard before return. Only this time its more intense.
However, just before Emmet could finish speaking. I hear the sound of screeching tires in the backyard.
Emmett: "Oh shit they found me!" He says in fear. "Leo the Purple dragons they...AHH!!!"
Suddenly I hear Emmett screaming. Then I hear a series of gun fires going off. And another scream from Emmett only this time it sounded of fear and pain. Then there was a clatter, as if he dropped the phone. Then fading footsteps. Then the line ends. My worst fear has been realized. I look to my brothers.
"Donnie." I ordered which he and the rest know.
"I'm on it." He says as we all rush into the truck. I jump into the driver's seat and punch the gass. Our tires shrieking against the pavement.
"Talk to me Donnie!" I ordered as I yelled over my shoulder.
"I've got a reading on your friend's cell. Their moving south on Houston Street." Donnie said as he looks at the radar. "Take the next exit on highway 191 and we will cut them off on the next street." He says.
"Alright, hang on guys." I say as I kick into high gear.
'Hang on Emmett. We're coming.' I think to myself as we hit the road. My adrenalin pumping as we drive closer and closer to my friend.
Author's P.O.V
After Evelyn's desperate phone call for help was cut short by the dragons. She runs as fast as she could while holding her bleeding arm. One of the dragons fired a gun and the bullet just grazed her left arm. However the would was still bleeding. With her adrenalin pumping through her body she dashes into the ally way hoping to lose the dragons. As she hides in the shadows. She watches as the car spends past her out of sight. Evelyn breaths a deep sigh of relief. Suddenly the car crashes through a near by gated fence. At the sight of the car, Evelyn makes a mad dash back to the street, with the dragons in hot pursuit of her.
She continue to run desperately ignoring the pain in her arm and her burning lungs. Her fearful feet leads her to a dead end. Evelyn arrives in a ally way where the building is in a "U"shape. The head lights of the car shines on Evelyn as she stands trapped like a rat. She takes her stance as the thugs exit their car.
"No where to run too and no where to hide." Said one of the guys as the rest of the group exits the car. While one guy loads his gun the other pull out their own weapons. It varies from bats, metal pipes, knives, and broken beer bottles. "Come with us and we promise not to hurt you...too much." The guys with the gun says with a chuckle.
"I'm not going down without a fight." Evelyn says as she pushes through her pain and stands tall. Ready to take down these punks.
"Wrong awnser kid."said the guy with the gun. He points his gun aiming to shoot her again. Then just before the guy could pull the trigger, a shuriken comes flying through the air. Knocking the gun out of the man's hand. Suddenly a battle cry is heard as a blue masked turtle kicks the thug to the ground.
"Hate to crash your party but.."Leo said. Then suddenly more battle cries are heard as 3 more turtles all wearing their own colored masked jumps down from the shadows and stand protectively in front of Evelyn.
"He's coming with us." Leo says as he pulls out his twin swords, at that all of his brothers pull out their weapons and stand in their battle poses.
"Its the turtles. Let's bust them up." Yelled one of the other thugs. And at that the battle between the turtles and the Purple dragons begins.
Each of the turtles face their own opponents. All showing off their own skills and mastery over their choice of weapon. Leo defeats a thug with a chain. Effortlessly evading the chain swinging. Then faster than lightning, he cuts the chain with his Katanas and ends his fight with a hard kick to the guts.
"You punks are picking onlittle kids now."growls as he looks at the two things before him. "Man you trash bags really know how to tick me off."Raphael says as he jumps into battle with his sais. Managing to take down 2 of the thugs by himself. Using his brutal force. He engages into combat with the thugs holding a metal pip and bat. Then with his strength, Raphael over comes his opponents.
"Yo its not nice to pick on a little kid." Michelangelo says mockingly. "Why don't you pick on someone you're own side." He says as he twirls his nunchucks. The thug charges at him with a broken beer bottles. He swings the broken bottle back. Mickey free styled and dodging every swing. Then with a few flicks of his wrist and his chucks, break the bottle. And lands hard hits on the thugs head, hands, and chest.
"Dude you really think you can take me on with that small knife?" Says Donnie as he takes down last thug with the knife. Using his bow staff to block every swipe of the small switch blade. "I mean strategically speaking, I clearly have the upper hand." He says. "For example, I have to do is this." He says and then in a flash he swings his staff and hits the thugs joints on his writs. Knocking the knife out of his hands. Then aiming for the joints of the knee and ankle the man falls to his knees. And then finally he swings his staff and his the man right in the face, sending him falling down to the ground in defeat. As the all the bad guys are down, Leo and his brother turns to Emmett.
"Emmett are you okay?" Leo says as he runs towards his friend. Followed by his brothers.
"A little roughed up but okay." She says with a chuckle as she clutches her arm.
"So you're the friend that our brother is talking about?"Said the purple masked turtle.
"Yeah. I'm Emmett." She says bashfully as she looks at the rest of the brothers.
"I'm still mad that you beated me the last time." The orange masked turtle said suddenly this earns a snake from Raph. "But it would be unsportsmanlike of me to fight you while your injured." He says with a playful smirk.
"I look forward to a remach." Evelyn chuckles.
"I knew you'd make it kid, you one tough little squirt." Raph says with a chuckle as he punches Evelyn's arm. However he punched her still bleeding arm which earned a painful groan from her.
"Emmett?" Leo cries in worry. "Donnie!" He calls to his brother in the Purple mask to look at his injured friend.
"Looks like their gun just grazed your arm. But you're bleeding a lot." Donnie says as he gently lifts her arm. Showing her hoodie sleeve stained by her blood. "We need to get you back to the Battle Shell so I can treat your wounds." Donnie said to his brothers.
"Alright lets go." Leo said.
Suddenly the sound of a gun clocking catches everyone's attention. But in Evelyn's line of vision she sees who has the gun and the who its aiming at.
"Donnie Look Out!" Evelyn cries as she sees that 2 of the dragons are back on their feet. One has a hand gun aimed at Donnie. Acting fact, she pushes Donnie out of the way. And the bullet from the handgun fires. The sound of the gun echos in the night air as the turtles watch as the boy their saved take a bullet for their brother. Then everything moves in slow motion as Leo watches his friend fall to the ground.
"Emmett!" He cries but just before he could rush to his friend. The other purple dragon grabs a spair hand gun from the car and starts firing.
Acting fast Donnie grabs their fallen friend by their chest and quickly ducks behind the metal dumpsters. While the rest either evade or deflect the bullets with their weapons.
"Donnie; you and Mikey take Emmett to the Battle Shell. Raph and I will cover you." Leo says as he throws his shurikens at one of the gun wielding dragons.
"You got it Leo." Donnie says as he and Mikey nod their heads. Then they jump up to the roof and make a mad dash to the truck.
"Alright Bro let's take these punks down." Raph yells as he twirls his sais.
"Let's do this!" Leo cries as he pulls out his twin swords. With anger burning in his eyes.
At the Battle Shell
"Is he going to make it Donnie?" Mikey asks worries for the kid.
"Thankfully the bullet went through his body. But he's bleeding a lot." Donnie explains. Then as if on by magic the older brothers appear.
"How is he Donnie?" Leo asks as he kneels beside his injured friend.
"The bullet passed through his body. But he's still bleeding out. If we don't get him back to the layer. He won't make it." Donnie says worridly.
"Alright let's get going." Leo said. Just before he could walk to the drivers seat Evelyn speaks in a very weak voice. Calling his name. "Emmett, I'm right here. You're going to be okay. I promise you buddy." He says as he holds his friends bloody hand.
"Leo...the dragons..they." she tries to say but Donnie stops her.
"Save your strength." He says as he continues to apply pressure to her wound.
"Dont worry Leo, I'll drive." Raph says as he jumps into the drivers seat and he hits the gass and they make a mad dash to their home.
Turtle Layer
Back in the home of the four turtles sits their master and father watching his show on the many TV screens. He's imursed in his show until a large clanking sound is heard all though out the layer. And the sudden yelling of his sons. He looks from his spot in the couch as sees his sons rushing. Then is eyes widen when he sees a small child being held in the arms of one of his sons.
"Mikey clear my desk. I need to start closing the wound." Donnie ordered.
"You got it bro." Mikey says as he rushes to his brothers desk and clears it.
"Raph get me the First Aid kit." Donnie orders.
"On it." Raph says before he dashes towards Donnie's room.
"Leo, I need a bowl of hot water and lots of clean cloths." Leo is hesitant as he watch Donnie place his injured friend on the table. Seeing the worried look on his brother's face. Donnie gently pats his shoulder. "He's going to be okay Leo." He says reassuringly. Leo nods his head.
"Okay be right back." Leo says before he practically teleports to the kitchen.
"My son's what has happened?" Their master asks as he arrives at the table to see the bleeding child.
"Sensie; this is the friend that Leo told us about. He was being chased by the purple dragons and he got badly injured." Donnie explained.
Their master gazes at the face of the child and he realized something that his sons are not aware of. And that there is more to this child than meets the eyes.
"Here you go Don." Raph said as he hands him the first aid kit
"Thanks Raph." Donnie says as he opens the box and pulls out the supplies he needs.
"Here's the water and clothes Donnie." Leo says as he returns with a bowl of hot water and clean cloths.
"Alright, I'm going to begin the treatment." Donnie announced. However just before he could unzip the jacket. Their master talks.
"Wait my son. Let me tend to the child." He says.
"Are you sure sensei?" Donnie asks as he and his brothers are surprised.
"I am. Now quickly, bring them to my room. I shall tend to them there." Their master demands as he walks towards his room. Leo carries the bowl and towels while Mikey carries the first aid kit.
"Don let me help you carry him." Raph offers.
"Don't worry Raph. I can carry him. He's surprisingly light." He admits as he effortlessly picks Emmett up.
Raph and Donnie arrive in their master's room as Leo and Mikey finish placing the supplies down.
"Lay them on the bed, gently my son." Their master said. Donnie gently places Emmett on the mat and steps back. "Thank you. Now all of you wait for me outside." He says as he gently leads his sons out of his room. Raph, Donnie and Mikey leave right away but Leo lingers. "Leonardo, I promise they will be fine. You must trust me, my son." He says tendelry as he pets his son's arm. Leo gazes once more at his fallen friend, then nods his head.
"Yes Father" Leo says before he leaves.
Once all of his sons are out of his room. Their master turns to look at the injured child. The gathers the supplies he needs and then pulls the bowl of hot water and dips the cloth into the water.
"I humblely beg your pardon, but I must remove your clothes in order to treat your injuries." He says softly to the unconscious child. Then he unzips the hoodie and moves the torn clothes in order to clean the bullet wound.
After about 10 to 15 minutes their master exits his room and is greeted by worried expressions on his son's faces.
"Sensie, is he?" Leo asks worried. The their master places a gentle hand on his shoulder.
"Your friend will be just fine." He says with a tender smile. All the turtles sigh a big relief hearing this news. "Your friend needs their rest." He explains.
"Man that was intense." Raph says as he wipes his head of sweat.
"Now my Sons, tell me everything that has happened.
Evelyn's P.O.V
Darkness as far as the eyes can see. I continue to walk this darkness blindly not sure where I'm going. Then suddenly I hear voices calling me. Voices I know all to well. They call my name in fear and pain. These voices are my brother's. I desperately call out to them trying to find them. But I don't see them. The suddenly I'm blinded by a bright light. I wake up with a fright.
I sit up quickly but instantly regret it. I grab my side in pain. Then I remember what happened. I meet Leo and his brother and I save Donnie from getting shot. Then my dream reminded me of what is about to happen. I noticed that my mask is gone. Luckily I packed a spair in my back pocket. Once its one I stand up, I stumble at first but then I manage to make it to stand. I look around and noticed that I've awoken in a very pretty Japanese style room. It's very simply designed but the energy I feel here is very calming. But I brush all that aside. Again trying to get back at the task at hand.
I push the sliding doors open and once again I'm let speechless at the sight before me. This place is just amazing. I'm guessing this is Leo's home. It's a lot bigger than I imagined. Just as I take a step out of the room I hear talking and I look and see the turtles talking to a giant rat. You'd think I would be surprised seeing a five foot talking rat. but then I remembered Leo telling me that his father is a rat. Its still a little surprising to see him in person. As I approach the group I hear Leo I guess explain our situation.
"Leo?"I call out weakly. This catches everyone's attention and they all look at me.
"Emmett!" Leo says relieved that I'm awake but is worried that I'm not resting.
"You should be rest kiddo."Donnie said kindly as he gently holds my shoulder.
"I wish I could but I'm afraid I don't have the time. There's something you guys need to know." I said as I look at the turtle brothers.
"Come and sit down. You can still rest as you tell us your story." Said their rat master.
I nod my head, not wanting to be rude. However as I take that first step my body buckles and I stumble forward. Thankfully I feel Leo's arms grab my shoulders.
"Easy buddy, I've got you." He says softly as he gently lifts me up and carries me to the couch. Once I'm placed down Leo and Donnie sit beside me as the other 2 brothers sit in the other seats along with their master.
"Its, Donnie right? Donatello." I look at the Purple masked turtle.
"Yes." He says.
"I'm glad you're okay." I say with a smile.
"Its thanks to you that I'm alright. So thank you." He says returning the smile.
"I believe I own you a proper introduction, huh." Leo says. Then he points to all his brothers and tells me their names. The orange masked brother is Michelangelo. The red masked is Raphael. And of course the Purple masked turtle that I saved is called Donatello.
"And now I believe its your turn to introduce yourself." Their master said to me. "But before you do. You should remove your mask." He says referring to my mask. I do remove my mask just as he said. However just before I speak, he speaks again. "All of it." He says this surprised me.
'Could he know the truth.' I think as I stair in shock.
"Sensie what are you talking about?" Leo asks as he and his brothers look confused at their master.
"You'll see my son." Their master says.
Then he looks at me. "Go on my child. There's no need to be scared." He says tendelry to me. I can feel my heart beating fast as I see Leo and his brother's eyes on me. And this makes me extremely uncomfortable. But I guess the truth was bound to come out.
So I taking a deep breath, I reach for my hat and pull it along with my wig off. I feel my real hair fall down and rest around me. I hear a wave of gaps. I open my eyes and look up and see shocked faces.
"Dude. You're not a Dude." Michelangelo says shocked.
"You're...a..."Donatello says speechless.
"A...A.."Raphael tries to finish his brother's words but then he gets tongue tied.
"A girl..."Leo says finally finishing his brother's thoughts.
"Yes...I'm actually a girl. And my name isn't Emmett. That's just my allies. My real name is Evelyn." I say bashfully as I look at their still shocked faces. I take a deep breath. "And I'm sorry I lied to you Leo. But you have to understand. It was the only way to keep my..." Then suddenly I remembered. "Oh my God. I have to got!" I say practically jumping off the couch but regret moving too fast as the pain from my wound hits me like lighting. I quickly grab my side.
"Wait Emmett...I mean Evelyn whats wrong." Leo says practically catching me as I stumble once again.
"Leo they know about them. Hun is after my brother." I say as pure fear and worry as I clutch his arms. Hearing this all the turtles stair in shock and worry as they realize who I'm talking about. They now realize that my little brothers are now helpless.
Now that Hun has sent the Purple dragons after them. And since I'm not there to protect them. They don't stand a chance. Now its a race against the time. I have to reach my brother's before the purple dragons get to them first. I can only hope that we won't be too late.