~ Okay a few modifications, some adjustments and there, Chapter Ready! Sorry about the bandana's. I got so into what I was typing yesterday I completely forgot about them, so sorry, my fault. And Yeah!!! Lenni updated the child!!!! Daydream, I'm looking forward to Fanboy being updated!!! Okay I'm done, story time!
Now I am living in a fantasy world with the ninja turtles. Exploring a little I found it to be very similar to J.R.R Tolkens books of hobbits and lord of the rings. Although I haven't experience elves or hobbits or dwarves or trolls, the animals made me think of those books. I think I actually saw a shadow of a dragon flying over head a few days ago, but I'm not sure. The unicorns were always in the field where I first saw them. The guys took me there and we actually had one come close enough to pet. Michelangelo wanted to ride one but we didn't want to scare them with a turtle trying to jump on their back. Secretly though, I shared his desire.
I asked the turtles a few days later about why they left their bandana's in the cave with Shredder's outfit. In the height of their story about what happened, I simply forgot to ask. They explained that leaving the bandana's was a kind of symbolism they felt they should do as in leaving their old past and enemies behind. Now that I brought them with me, they started to wear them again.
A garden was set up, to grow the necessary fruits and veggies and such. I've never been big on green beans but didn't refuse them when they were presented to me for dinner. During the past week, I've started to miss snack foods like chips, and cookies. I was thinking out loud and mentioned a big cheese pizza sounded good, which rewarded me with groans from all the turtles. I apologized and went exploring some more. Instead of my usual jeans and shirt that I came out wearing, Master Splinter showed me how to do a wrap dress with some material used as sheets. My first attempt got me laughs from everyone, so I chased them around playfully threatening to get them. This is until the sheet almost fell off. I dropped to the ground trying to cover myself while the guys rolled around laughing. Even Master Splinter, who was shaking his head, was laughing.
I was out in the trees today not too far from the camp. I was sitting and enjoying listening to the birds and animals when I heard a new sound. Standing up I listened a little harder. It sounded like drums, coming from the directions of the camp! Running over I reached a break in the trees and was confronted with a horrifying site. The huts were all on fire, the garden torn to shreds. The turtles and Splinter were no were to be seen. Terrified I shrunk back into the trees away from the men who were burning the camp to the ground. I sat down leaning on a tree, trying to think of what to do.
"Hey there," Some one yelled above me and grabbed my hair. I screamed as he pulled and risen me up on my feet. The man smelled like he hadn't bathed in months and grinned at me with yellow teeth, most of them missing. I made a face and tried to turn away but he pulled my hair making me walk towards him. Back at the camp he dragged me and threw me to the ground. Getting up, I looked around as more men like him circled me. They laughed and jeered at me, some reaching out and pinching my thighs my breast. I tried to hit them but they were too fast. A whip sounded and all the filthy men scattered. I dropped and covered my head.
"There now miss, you can get up." I looked up at the speaker and lost my breath. This man, obviously the leader, was much better groomed than the men. He wore clothing of tight deerskin pants and a loose white peasant shirt. Long hair tied slightly back, was a very dark brown. When I saw his ears, I realized the leader was an elf. He offered me a hand, which I graciously accepted, as he helped me to my feet. Standing, I found him much taller than I, nearly a head and a half taller. I looked up, gracious for his rescue.
"Sorry my men have treated you so rudely," The elf said. "I'll have to whip them until the blood runs dry from their veins," the elf looked around. "Should this happen again that it is." The men coward away from him.
"Now then, I am Aldanor," He bowed as he said his name. "Who are you?"
"I'm Jodi," I looked around. "Why are you destroying my friend's camp?" I was bewildered. This man, no elf, is surprising me.
"These friends of yours have been on our land for quit some time," Aldanor said. He pulled out a parchment. "I have orders from the king to bring them in to take responsibility for what they will have done."
"What, that's crazy," I stammered. "What did they do?"
"Killed half of our army, my lady." Aldanor stood there waiting for a response. My mouth gaped open in shock. I looked over to the hut which had what I brought over with me, the journals I found, were still inside now fueling the angry fire. Slowly the hut was reduced to ashes now, it was all gone. My spare clothes were gone. I looked down at myself at my jeans and light shirt. Looking back up Aldanor was staring at me too.
"What a strange garment for a lady to wear," He said fingering the edge of my shirt.
"It's all I have now," I said. Aldanor nodded and rubbed his hand over his chin. He had no beard. It looked like he never had to shave in his life.
"Take her," Aldanor shouted at his men. "She will come with us, but." Aldanor paused with a raised finger. "Any harm comes to her, I will not be pleased." The men came forth and grabbed my arms and legs.
"No, wait, I have to stay here," I protested as they carried me away. Aldanor shook his head as I passed.
"I think not, you'll be ours now." And Aldanor followed his men into the forest.
The four brothers returned from a day of practicing to find the camp, their home in ruins. Shocked at the scene, they rushed around, looking for Master Splinter and for Jodi. No one was found. Desolated they heard a desperate meow coming from by the waterfall. Rushing over, they found Master Splinter and Klunk, both badly hurt. Master Splinter's left arm was broken and he was unconscious. Klunk was laying by him, his front paws moving but not much. They moved Master Splinter first, then Michelangelo went back to retrieve Klunk. Donatello bandaged Splinter up as best he could with what they had. Klunk didn't have anything broken but seemed to be in shock.
"What do you think happened, Leo," Donatello asked. Master Splinter stirred causing his son's to gather around him. His breath was raspy, like he was having a hard time to breathe.
"…attacked by… men…elf…" Master Splinter would take in heaving breaths with each word.
"Rest now Master we'll get you well," Leonardo said.
"No…time…" Master Splinter urged. "Jodi… gone…says he's…claiming her…" The turtles looked around. They had no idea where they would have gone.
"Master. We'll have to find cover first then we'll see to Jodi," Raphael insisted. His Master was hurt and he was burning to beat the crap out of who did this, but he wouldn't leave his master here like this. Master Splinter slowly nodded his head, knowing that his son's wouldn't leave him no matter what he said.
Michelangelo and Leonardo went out to scout for a new place to rest. The camp was obliterated. Ten years they lived in peace only to be burned down by an unknown foe, and for what? So many questions ran through their minds. A few miles down they found a road. A house was along the side. With some precaution, they went and knocked, surprised to find a large dog like character answer. Instead of paws he had furry hands and floppy ears.
"Can I help you?" The man-dog asked.
"Yes, I'm Leonardo, and this is my brother Michelangelo," Leonardo paused pointing to his brother. "We were living by the stream when our home was attacked and burned. Our father is severely hurt and needs shelter. Do you know where we can go?" The dog-man paused for a moment studying them.
"There are only three of you?"
"Five, we have two more brothers." Leonardo said. The dog-man nodded.
"Hold on a minute, I'll be right back, and closed the door in the turtles face. He came back out a moment later and had Leonardo and Michelangelo follow him around the house. A barn was there with a wagon sitting next to it.
"My name is Holsomon, I live here alone, but will take your family in until your father is well." Leonardo thanked him and Holsomon took the wagon and horse to where Master Splinter was. They quickly took him and Klunk on the wagon back to the house, and set in a bed to rest. Holsomon gave Master Splinter a cup of something warm which helped him go to sleep. Master Splinter awoke a few hour later. His sons gathered around him as he explained what happened.
"Jodi had just left to go sit in the woods as I started my meditation," Master Splinter began.
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Master Splinter watched Jodi head out into the woods and turned his back to the sun, so the glare wouldn't hurt his eyes during meditation. A few minutes into it, Master Splinter felt his arms grabbed roughly and he was pulled to his feet. It was the dirty men. They held him as Aldanor stepped forward.
"I am here to dispose of you," Aldanor said.
"But what have I done to you?" Master Splinter asked.
"You and whatever retched family that is with you will not carry out your plans," Aldanor smiled. "Take care of him." The men dragged Master Splinter over to the water fall dousing him in and out of the water and beating him up until a cat, Klunk jumped on one. The man screamed bloody murder and that's when the drums began. The man threw Klunk who hit the side of the rock next to the water fall then lay still. Turning back to Master Splinter he was now half conscious. Purposely the man stepped on his arm, breaking it, then all walked off.
Master Splinter heard Jodi's screams then hears the elf say that they were taking her. Then all faded black.
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Raphael cracked his knuckles.
"Let's go get them no good…"
"It would do no good right now Raphael," Holsomon said and pointed outside. "It is getting dark and they are dark elves, the creatures you speak. No matter what skills you may posses they are better trackers in the dark than any we know."
"We'll do Jodi no good getting killed," Leonardo said. Raphael sighed aggravated and walked to a window.
"So we wait?" Donatello asked.
"We wait," Leonardo finished.
~ Originally the flashback wasn't there but I thought that it fit in. The rating on this should go no higher than PG-13, just for violence though, no swearing. I'm going to try to stay away from that.