Disturbing Recollection
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You're an idiot, Leonardo, a pathetic idiot, afraid of your own shadow, he bitterly thought to himself as he walked along at a slow pace in the bright street. Bright compared to the sewers, his home, which he had just run out from.
He was well covered by his long trench coat and his fedora hat from view. Also his feet were hidden by an old pair of sneakers that were a little small; but a mutant can't be picky. There weren't many people in the streets, it always made him feel a little less edgy with few people around to see him. But at this particular moment in his life he didn't really care if humans saw him, he was worried about the aliens, and when they would next see him.
Leo stopped walking and walked into a shop that sold small bits and pieces. He went straight to the newspapers and tabloids, and picked one up. On the front was a picture of a blurred UFO with the title UFO OR UFP, and the article goes on to explain UFP stands for Unidentified Flying Prank. Leo read on that many people eye-witnessed a floating light before it zoomed away, and others saw bright lights flash and then there was nothing. All these happen in the park, all were seen in or around. Leo read nothing of people claiming to be abducted.
"Crazy ain't it?" A rough, deep voice spoke up behind Leo. He turned to the man behind the small counter. How he got behind there was surprising because his stomach could have easily caused a jam.
Leo looked back down at the newspaper. He was never comfortable looking at a human in case they saw something.
"Yeah," he muttered quietly. He quickly put the paper down and walked out. The man bid him a nice evening before he left, and Leo nodded once to show he was not ignorant. He didn't feel like speaking to anyone at the minute. So, after reading the paper it was true he was not losing his mind nor imagining anything. People had seen the sightings, yet no one had been taken onboard this ship. It seemed these aliens were only interested in him and his brothers. And Leo planned to stop them from taking them again. His brothers were lucky, they didn't see what happened, they don't remember what took place at night ten years ago. They didn't know. It was kind of sad they his brothers didn't know that they were taken into a white room with white light, by, probably, white beings. They were asleep, so why wasn't he? Maybe these things needed his awake for their tests. The body works quicker while awake, perhaps they are just interested, they want to know everything about Leo and his brothers. Whatever, Leo wanted it to stop, and maybe he could make it come to an end.
Leo changed his direction and headed to the park. If he could get back on that ship, maybe he might be able to get control of his body, and try to settle this thing. It sounded crazy, but these things were driving him nuts, he knew it was because of this UFO that he had the nightmarish memories.
It took fifteen minutes to reach the park at his pace, which was slower than normal. Since his brain was swamped with thoughts that demanded attention, the rest of him seemed slower. Leo stopped and looked at the trees. A place he had once thought was the most beautiful place in Manhattan, and one he would have always escaped into when he had troubles. Not nice, his current troubles had started in that place, but he was hoping they would finish in there too. Leo continued walking, and disappeared off the pavement onto the grass and paths. He wouldn't go home, he was going to stay here again, he was going to get taken again, but this time he would resist whatever control they have over him, and get them to listen to him. Crazy? Yes, maybe he was being crazy, but what else could he do? At least he had a plan and was willing to enforce it. Sitting back and hoping his problem will fly away was not a Leo thing to do. He knew his brothers would be worried when he doesn't return tonight, but he knew his Sensei would understand that he is trying to solve something.
It would have been a boring wait for nightfall for any other person, or even turtle, but Leo had many thoughts on his mind, and his old childhood memories kept him asking himself many questions. He was surprised when the first lamp flickered on with a hum. Leo had seated himself on a bench on one of the main paths in the park. But now, he got up and moved into the trees. He heard a few sounds that sounded to him like people making out in the bushes, and he heard their voices. It seemed they were there to hopefully get a glimpse of this UFO. Leo passed them and walked until he came to a familiar bench. He stared at it before walking closer and seating himself down. He waited. This scene seemed to be repeating itself. Here he was the other night, on this bench, wanting some answers, now, here he is, determined to get those answers.
It surprised him again when another light appeared. But this one wasn't a street lamp. It was much bright. Could this be them? It must be – would Leo get his answers in a few short minutes? Would he be able to resist the control they seem to have on people? Leo stood up with his neck craned upwards. The lights had been waiting for him, they appeared much too early. Was he about to get his answers? Or was this just going to be a repeat of the other night? A white beam shone down and illuminated Leo. The turtle was about to find out if it was wise to seek his answers.