The Enemy

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Chapter Eight - The Bargain

Kirra:

I only had some fruit for breakfast before going to my room for a little peace and meditation before starting my day.

I brushed the tangles out of my hair before deftly weaving the long strands into a tight braid, while I worked I allowed my mind to wander where it would, usually, at this point of day, I found myself trying to bring up some memory of the dark unreachable past of the time I spent in the lab. As always it avoided me, giving me only an empty hollow void in response.

Sometimes it bothered me that I drew a complete blank about my life before going to Japan. It irked me further when I would have a glimmer or image of a time when I was younger, or at least I thought it was me, but the circumstances I was in didn't seem to connect with a laboratory of any kind.

That woman, Karena, brought up many such images and feelings for me. None of them made any sense to me but they bothered me with there detail, and there utter refusal to go back where ever they came from and just leave me alone

Yet I could almost swear to it that I knew her, or someone very much like her, when I had been very little.

I recalled cuddling up to her and calling her ' Aunty Karena.' She would kiss me and hold me in her embrace as she read to me, or I would slowly read to her from favoured books. I know she had taught me some simple songs and she would often tickle me as we sat together.

I loved her very much, and I know that she loved me as well. I also knew without a doubt that she meant a great deal to my younger self.

Either these images were true, or they were a lie but I didn't know enough about my life to determine, which it could be.

Father had no real reason to lie to me. Besides what did he have to gain from such a lie?

Nothing!

So father's story of finding me in a lab had to be true. Perhaps the people in the lab had gotten me from somewhere else and these images were from a time before the lab. Father might know the truth of that matter but would probably feel it was insignificant and not important. After all what did it matter if I had a life from before the lab he was the one who had freed me from that awful place.

It was possible that my memory itself was incorrect, placing me in situations that never really happened I know the mind could play tricks on you and ninja were very good at using mind tricks against their opponents.

If I believed in such a thing as reincarnation, I might assume that these images were from a past life, at least then I could accept it and move on. Problem was I didn't believe in reincarnation and so could not accept the images.

I knew they were connected to me I just hadn't been able to solve the mystery of how.

I considered again asking father about the images that disturbed me so, to see if he might know some thing I hadn't considered as of yet.

I hesitated in doing so because I knew how busy father was, he was rich and powerful beyond all means but his only desire was to bring the Foot Clan up to an all new level. Father covered his tracks well hiding behind his reputable business, acting one way when in reality he was something else.

No father really wouldn't want to be pestered by my 'images' if any thing he would probably question my ability as a ninja if I allowed such petty things to bother me to the extent the images had.

I sighed sitting back on the bed wishing I could talk to someone who would listen and perhaps offer me some advice. Yet I was alone.

I had to rely on myself, to do otherwise was to be weak. A ruler was to make decision and I was to rule the Foot clan one day, which meant that I was above even the Elite, and I had to handle problems on my own.

After some consideration I decided that these images were really nothing more then the manifestations of my own mind, my own yearnings and desires for someone to confide in giving birth to the images.

Most likely these images, were, brought on by watching Karena and her children in the cells, my mind had mixed that with my desires giving me the mother I never had. It made sense after all.

I had a father but no mother and it was the mother influence I was missing in my life.

In Japan it was traditional for the father to work and the mother to stay at home, though in the present day even mother's often worked. Schooling of course was all important to all children in Japan.

I had to learn a great deal of ninjitsu, most my waking hours were devoted to some aspect of my ninja training in the Foot Ryu.

I learned math, science, writing, reading, computer programming, tactical warfare, psychology, physics, languages along with mental and physical training of the ninja. The Masters of course also insisted that I learn a few art forms.

Father permitted 'artistic' lessons as long as my more important lessons didn't suffer any. So with his consent I learned music, painting traditional Japanese paintings, gardening and of course the tea ceremony.

I knew father wanted me to be trained to be a great warrior, his assassin, body guard and any thing else he might require of me and my ninja training was to ensure that he had the best at his disposal.

I was trained and raised for warfare, yet deep inside I loved the peaceful more relaxing way of life.

I smirked slightly ' No wonder you are in such conflict with yourself. Here in New York there is no time for peace only war, and it is past time to go to work.' I told myself ruefully.

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I was on my way to practice when I was intercepted and told to report to father in his office immediately. I should have known that with the turtles here my usual schedule was not in effect.

I smiled perhaps father would allow me to lesson another turtle, perhaps Donatello or Michaelangelo. I hoped so at any rate. I entered his office with a sure and confident stride.

Father sat behind his desk and he looked up glowering at me causing me to falter and wonder what I had done wrong.

" Kirra I was expecting you long before this!" He snapped sharply.

I hesitated realizing in that instant that the messenger had only been sent when I had made the error. I alone had angered him and I should have known better.

I swallowed as I bowed low " I am sorry to have kept you waiting Master Sekora I should have known that you had plans for me." I apologized humbly.

" Indeed" Father snarled allowing a corner of his lip to turn into a sneer " See to it that it doesn't happen again. I am not use to incompetence from you Kirra and I will not have it" he growled.

" Yes master" I replied simply wondering silently how I could ever please him fully. I hated it when he got like this.

Reading minds wasn't enough, ninja training permitted a ninja such abilities to some extent but my father always kept his thoughts firmly blocked and woe to any one who tried to probe past his mental defences.

" From now until our guests are gone you will report to me morning, afternoon and evening. First! If I have no need of you then you may go about your business" he spoke to me as if I was a dull witted child.

I loathed it when he treated me that way but I knew better then to show it. I knew he would discipline me harshly if I ever allowed such a feeling to show through, so I remained compliant to his whims.

" Yes Master Sekora I will remember to do so."

He narrowed his penetrating gaze on me as if trying to discern if I was being truly obedient to him or if he detected some other emotion that he might take as a betrayal of some sort.

I wondered silently if I ought to kneel before him in further compliance but I knew if I was to do so that it would only slow me down. I rather stay on both feet just in case he decided to strike.

Father finally nodded and smiled he stood up and I tensed slightly.

" Bring the woman to my quarters Kirra" he finally ordered me.

I felt a question spring to my lips and I bit it back, my father wasn't in any mood at the moment it would be far better to obey and do it quickly.

" Of course Master as you wish I'll have her there right away." I hastened to assure him as I backed out of his office bowing all the way out.

I knew that father was now punishing me for not appearing before him instantly as I should have. He knew that I had no real interest in guard duty, and to do so over the female alone seemed such a waste of my skill.

I wondered why father wanted Karena and not Leonardo as well, I doubted that his plans involved hurting the woman a great deal, after all father would want Leonardo to witness what was done to the woman.

While my father had been none to take his liberties of female prisoners before often beating them before or after raping them, sometimes both. I doubted rape was what he desired this time even if he had requested her to be brought to his quarters.

I would have to bide my time and see if I could learn what was up.

I hurried down to the prison level and noticed instantly that Leonardo and Michaelangelo were the only two turtles in the male's cell meaning the other two had to be off on a lesson somewhere with an Elite.

I entered the female's cell and moved at top speed closing in grabbing her and securing her wrists behind her back in handcuffs. I doubted the girl would make any move on me but I knew Ryu well enough by this time to expect some trouble from him as I started to push Karena out, I turned to the boy.

" Don't move, don't even think of moving or I will have to hurt you and her." I warned them both.

Leonardo tensed as he watched " Where are you taking her?" He demanded of me.

I didn't have to answer him but I couldn't resist. " My father requested her for himself" I replied sweetly knowing that he would fret and stew over my response.

The children called after her as I pushed the woman in front of me ignoring their calls and pleas, I could sense Leonardo's desperation peak a bit before the cell door shut behind us as I hurried Karena up to my father's room.

Father smiled as I entered the bedroom with her " Very good Kirra. Release her and wait outside until I call you."

I knew then that I would be expected to escort Karena back to her cell when he was finished what ever he planned on doing to her. I scowled further curious about his intentions.

" Don't leave me here with him please" Karena whimpered softly her panic running high.

What did I care what father planned to do with her, even if I stayed I wouldn't stop him from whatever he wanted from Karena.

I just freed her hands and left the room to wait in the hall until father was ready for me to take her back. His quarters were sound proof and there would be no way to spy on him.

So I had to wait patiently as time dragged on the seconds lasting what felt like minutes, I had to remain alert and ready for my father's next orders. It took the longest time or so it felt about three quarters of an hour, before he called me back in the room.

I entered and looked at Karena she was sitting on the bed shaking slightly, she was crying and her eyes were red her body tense she stood up and looked around the room as if wanting a place to escape or hide.

She was noticeably distraught, which made me all the more curious to know what father could have possibly have done to her while I was in the hall.

Father smiled at her " So Karena you are now more fully aware of what I am capable of. Therefore you might be more willing to accept an offer that I have for you" He suggested kindly.

" There is nothing you could offer me that I would accept. You are an inhuman monster," she hissed.

Father laughed as if he enjoyed her insult he raised one finger " Careful how you tread dear lady things could go much worse for you and those you love. I don't intend to offer this to you a second time turn it down now you throw it away forever." He warned her.

Father loved making deals but one had to be careful when bargaining with him, for if there was a loophole or opening of any kind he'd use it to his advantage.

Karena tried to stand straighter sniffing a bit as she clenched her hands into fists at her side " I don't make deals with the devil" she declared though her voice trembled.

So that was where the dragon got his fire.

I moved closer to her just in case she decided to do something truly foolish.

" I am quite human and to prove it I offer you your family's freedom, for you and the child in your womb."

Karena gulped placing a hand over the swell in her belly shaking her head in disbelief " you are joking!"

" I am quite serious your family can go free if you agree to stay with me of your own free will."

I noted my father hadn't mentioned how that freedom would be given to them, or how many members of the family the bargain included. Or where the freedom would take place.

" You lie!" she spat out, " You would never let them go safely. Besides I want nothing to do with you, your a despicable evil bastard!"

I smiled she obviously felt that father was going kill them, and he would, but he hadn't lied for he would be releasing her family, in essence freeing them, from what ever lay ahead before they were killed. She was giving her agreement to continue torturing her family. Fool!

" I could give you everything your heart desires money, power. Come now Karena everyone has their price go ahead and name yours" father crooned to her.

" You can't buy me or have me in any way that I would ever consent to. Leo is a hundred times better then you will ever be at everything!" She fumed.

I scowled darkly at her insult my father was better then the turtle leader!

Father strode over to her side with a couple of flowing steps, almost gliding to her, his eyes narrowed slightly as he reached out to caress her face with a hand " Your choice is made, remember what ever happens to your family now could have been avoided."

She flinched away as if expecting it to burn her, father's eyes sparked suddenly in anger he grabbed her hard forcing her closer to him and kissing her.

Karena's knee shot up hitting father in a very sensitive area just below the belt, then her foot came down fast to wards the floor.

I knew she intended to stomp down on the top of his foot with extreme force but father managed to pull his foot away from the coming blow though he was in extreme pain.

I grabbed Karena quickly and tripped her over and on her back to the floor by the bedside I straddled her legs and pulled my sais, holding one just above the bulge in her belly, the other poised at her throat.

" Hold Kirra" Father gasped weakly.

I glared at the woman under me, knowing that I should have been expecting her to act, and prevented her attack. I had failed father, yet again, and I knew he would have good reason to be angry at me for my lack of attention.

I was quite ready and willing even to dispatch her for harming father in that way, right then and there, but I froze waiting father's command or for the woman to make a wrong move.

After father managed to recover from her blow he stood over us " A very stupid move on your part Karena. My daughter is very quick to defend me and she will be very fast to kill you if you move the wrong way." Father informed her " It seems you have made an enemy of her."

I was shocked to hear pride in his tone as if he was boasting of my skill. It really made no sense to me, as I knew I had failed him, but I hid my confusion by sneering at Karena while I waited for father's command to tell me what he wanted.

" Do not doubt, for even a second, that she will go against any order that I give her."

Karena tensed under me and shut her eyes a few tears escaping from between her lids and trickling down her face.

" Return the turtle bitch to her cell I would rather kill her later when Leonardo can appreciate the action." Father finally decided.

I nodded in reply sheathing my sais before getting up and hauling Karena to her feet and removing her, a bit roughly from father's quarters.

Once back in her cell I placed her in shackles, she did not deserve freedom to move about the cell, not after what she pulled. Then with her secure I pulled a single sai holding it near her throat moving it down slowly so she could feel the press of the cold metal against her top and I stopped as it neared her belly.

" Don't ever try that with father again. Or you will lose that baby you are carrying" I warned her sharply.

She tensed eyeing me with fear, swallowing nervously. The girl huddled back afraid to move in case I did harm her mother but I noticed the boy take a hesitant step closer.

" Stay where you are little dragon or she will suffer the consequences" I demanded. He nodded his body tensed glancing quickly towards his father.

I drew the sai tip closer to her belly allowing it to rip the cloth and draw a faint red line along the bulge.

Karena bit her lip and squeezed her eyes firmly shut her fear rising to wild proportions.

" Remember what I told you," I hissed in a low whisper before leaving them.

As I left the cell I heard Karena start to sob but I paid her no mind.

She had made a very bad move by attacking father when I was there and I was determined she would never have another chance to harm him again.

TBC

Reinbeauchaser: All the in between stuff is the fun angsty torture stuff that makes the enemy what it is truly a dark fic. Better prepare yourself only a few more chapters before chapter 11! The one that ends in a terrible cliffhanger. As you can see by this chapter Yukio does indeed seem to be calling the shots. A gratitude for your insight!