OK everyone. Here's the second installment. Thanks everyone for you comments. They are much appreciated. It will be a couple of weeks before I get another chapter up (tear, sniff, sniff) Pre-planning for the school year has started and I just got new text books to go through. Plus the school is undergoing some major academic revamping and I'll be going to a lot of workshops. (I wish I had learned to sleep with my eyes open) Oh well, with sketchbook in hand and some comrades in arms, the time will pass swiftly.

Jigsaw231: Thanks for the review. I'm looking for to how this story develops myself.

Jessy: Mike is gonna' play an important part. I bet if we looked deep in to Leo's psyche we'd find an extremely obsessive/compulsive personality.

LunarNinja: A good slap could be beneficial to Raphael. It just might jump start his thinker. lol

Somellamafreak: YUP! You guessed it and thanks for the comment.

Before I forget- I'm a teacher. So I don't make enough to own anything in this fic with the exception of my beloved Atari. 20 years old and it still works and provides me oodles of entertainment. Legal Disclaimer Done.

"Raphael! Enough!" Splinter's voice snapped in his brain and he just stared wide-eyed at his sensei. "I've got him Sensei," Mike's voice said calmly.

Raphael let Michelangelo lead him into the dojo. By this time Raphael was so angry that his body was shaking. "Be right back. Don't move," Mike told him. Within a minute's time, Mikey returned with a CD player and water bottles. He plugged in the CD player and walked over to the wall and looked at the weapons hanging up. Bo's are probably the safest thing. No sharp edges. Mikey reached out and grabbed one. He tossed it Raph, "Head's up!" In one swift movement, Raphael caught the bo and tossed it back to his brother. "Not this time Mikey," he grumbled. Mikey was a little hurt but he understood. Raphael was too angry to spar with anyone and he knew it. Mikey knew Raph didn't want to hurt him so he left him quietly in the dojo to work out his frustrations. Before he shut the door behind him, Mikey turned and looked at his big brother," Don't forget to tape your hands up. We don't want the bag to win this time." Raphael nodded a simple yes and went to the cabinet to get some tape for his knuckles. Mikey pushed play on the CD box and left quietly. Good ol' Mikey. Always comin' to my rescue. Nine Inch Nails. HMM. Nice choice.

As the music blared, Raphael went through his katas to warm up. As the sounds progressed, his movements went faster and faster but it wasn't working. He turned the music up and took his frustrations out on the punching bag.

"Geeze Leo. Do you think you could have been anymore obnoxious?"

"I don't get what you're talking about Donnie. I was just trying to stop Raphael. You heard Splinter; we're not supposed to go out."

"Wrong Leo, Sensei said no to go topside. Besides, would it have been so bad to let Raph go for a quick run in the tunnels? One of us could have gone with him." Leo didn't get. When did everyone start taking Raph's side? When did he become the bad guy? He started to raise a finger and make another point to Donnie but was interrupted.

"Hey guys! We're here." It was April. She and Casey had gone and picked up supplies for the four turtles and their father. Food, batteries, extra blankets, and more of the essentials. "Thanks April." Mike said cheerfully. "No problem Mikey. We're glad to help."

"Here. I got you guys some things to help keep you occupied during the storm. Splinter gets a Mahjong and Tai Pai tile set, Donnie gets some more little electrical toys, Leo gets the 3-d puzzle of a Japanese pagoda, you get an Atari to play with, and Raph gets a dart board set." Cool April." Mike said enthusiastically. "But, what's an Atari?" April had to giggle. "It's and old video game set from when I was a kid. It's definitely retro, but I think you'll find it amusing."

"You and Mr. Jones are very kind to us Ms. O'Neil." Master Splinter, Casey and Leo had just walked out of the kitchen after putting away the groceries. "We would find our situation very difficult if it were not for you and Mr. Jones. The food is much appreciated but the gifts were unexpected."

"I don't mind Splinter. The gifts came from the shop. I knew you guys would need something to pass the time," she tilted her head towards Casey and Michelangelo. The boys were setting up the Atari as Casey was explaining the subtleties of Frogger and Pitfall. Donnie was already sorting through the hodge-podge of electronic pieces as Leo was separating puzzle pieces by color.

"Hey, where's Raph?"

"In there," Donnie responded as he motioned his head toward the dojo with the blaring music. April started to ask what happened but Donnie immediately glared at Leo and that was all the explanation she needed. She sighed, they were at it again. The both of them were as stubborn as the day was long. Splinter was going to have a time on his hands trying to keep the two from seriously hurting each other. The worst part was that the arguments were becoming more frequent and escalating in intensity.

"Splinter, will you guys be okay? Raph could just stay with us for the next few days."

"That is very nice of you Ms. O'Neil but both my son's must learn to get along." He had emphasized the "both my son's" part which made Leo sink down in his chair. "Point taken Sensei. I'll apologize to Raph after he's blown off some steam."

"Thank-you Leonardo."

April interrupted, "Are you sure you're going to be okay?"

"I do not foresee any problems. Only lot's of meditation." Splinter giggled a bit and April let out a quick laugh at his joke.

"OH MAN! The stupid semi truck ran over my little frog again!" Mikey was getting slightly frustrated. "I keep telling ya' Mike, "Casey replied. "You gotta' handle the frog with a little finesse."

"Kids," Splinter muttered. "Mike or Casey?" April asked. They both shared another laugh and April proceeded to drag Casey away from the old video games, but not without protesting from the pair. "Casey," April insisted. "We've got to back to the surface and finish boarding up the windows before the storm hits." Casey groaned but promised Mike he'd be back as soon as possible for a rematch. "Tell Raph we said HI and we'll see you guys in a few days." April waved.

All three turtles and Splinter walked April and Casey to the door, making sure to say thank-you several times for the food, supplies, and toys. As soon as the two friends left Master Splinter noticed something strange. There was no sound coming from the dojo. No music, no sounds from the punching bag, nothing. As he turned to go check on his second eldest, he saw it. SMOKE!