Karai paid Raphael a visit at 2 a.m. and said sneeringly, "Not so tough now are you, Raphael? You're a weak creature and pathetic. It serves you right after all the shit you caused me and my family and for your incessant snarky comments."

Raphael hung his head, trying to ignore the taunts.

"Oh? No come backs, Raphael?" Karai said with a smirk. "Man, I like this new and improved you. You're nothing more than Dad's bitch now and probably the compound's as well. I bet you love Dad's dick plugging your holes and filling you with his warm seed. That's your purpose, Raphael, and that's how you'll spend your life. Your brothers would laugh at you if they saw you now. Raphael, the little slut, who churrs for his Master. Such a good boy, aren't you? An obedient uke for your Alpha."

Footsteps entered the dungeon. Karai hadn't closed the door behind her.

"Karai, enough!" Tiger Claw said angrily. "He's just a kid."
"You sweet on him, Tiger? You want to test him out?" Karai said and laughed. "Have you forgotten how much trouble this 'kid' has caused for us?"
"No, but he's a kid, Karai. Not much younger than you. Leave him alone."
"Aw, but I'm having so much fun and I was only getting started. Hey, Raphael. Tiger wants to fuck you. Why don't you be a good boy and part your legs for him, so I can watch?"
"I don't want to," Tiger Claw snapped. "Have you no sense of morality or compassion, Karai? Your father raped him. No one deserves that."
"The Turtles are our enemies, Tiger."
"I get that, but rape, Karai? That's twisted, sick, especially to a kid. Look at him. He's battered, broken, humiliated and your father did that with no remorse. Whatever Raphael has done, he doesn't deserve that. No one does. Look inside your heart and find the sweet and compassionate woman I fell in love with."
"Raphael's a bastard, Tiger Claw. He mocked me."
"Grr. I understand, but this….What your father's done is evil, Karai. He defiled a child, who belongs with his father. Imagine if it'd happened to you. Wouldn't you want your family? Raphael's only fifteen, Karai. Did you know that? You're only four years older than him. Show some heart. He's been through hell and back and his nightmare's only starting if we don't help him."
"Help him? How? Why would I want to help that piece of shit?" Karai hissed and glowered at the still silent Raphael.
"Because deep down you're a loving and caring person, Karai, and the woman I fell in love with. You've made some bad decisions, but you're not a psychopath like your father. You know this is wrong and you know Raphael doesn't deserve it. You know taking him to his family is the right thing to do."
"Did he manipulate you, Tiger? Sell you a sob story?"
"No. Look, I've done some wicked things, but this goes against my moral compass, Karai. I feel desperately sorry for him and I don't care what he's done. All that matters is getting him home to his family, who must be insane with worry."
"Sounds like you've made your decision. You know that's going against my family and betraying those who've been good to you. Dad took you in when you had no one. Have you forgotten? You want to betray us for a fucking turtle, who's caused us nothing but strife? You have a choice, Tiger. Help this prick and we're done. I mean it."

The bitch gave him an ultimatum. What's he gonna do, Raphael thought? He loves her, so he ain't gonna help me, is he?

"Then so be it, Karai," Tiger Claw said. "I couldn't live with myself if Raphael's undeserved abuse continued. I'm helping him and I accept the consequences of my actions without any hesitation or regret. I'm sorry we're over. I loved you so much, but maybe it's a good thing, because if you can't show compassion, even to your enemies when they're hurting, then you're someone I don't wish to know in a romantic sense or otherwise."
"You have until sunrise to get him out of here and to find alternative accommodation. A head start. I'll pretend I don't know what happened out of loyalty for you, but I won't help you escape. My loyalty is to my father. Not a fucking wretched turtle, who I despise. I hope it was worth it, Tiger and be vigilant at all times. Dad won't take kindly to your betrayal," Karai spat and walked out of the room.

Tiger Claw sighed and thought, I'll miss her, but I have no regrets about my decision.

"Ya picked me," Raphael said softly. "Ya shoulda let me stay here, Tiger Claw. Now yer never gonna have no respite, because those assholes ain't gonna give up on findin' ya and killin' ya for yer betrayal."
"Let me worry about that, Raphael. What's Leonardo's number?"
"His phone is broken, so call Donnie. Are ya serious 'bout this? Yer goin' against yer family, Tiger."
"The number, Raphael."

Raphael gave Don's number to Tiger Claw and he dialed it.

"Hello? Who's this?" Don asked, not recognizing the number.
"It's Tiger Claw. Someone would like to speak to you." He handed the phone to Raphael.

"Donnie," Raphael said. "It's me."
"Raph, where the hell are you?"

"Raph?" Leo said, hearing the conversation and then snatching the phone from his brother. "Raph, where are you? Are you okay?"
"Leo, I'm okay. I'm with Tiger Claw at Shredder's compound. Tiger Claw didn't hurt me or nothin'. Listen, he's gonna help me get out, so listen ta him. He can be trusted. I love ya."
"Oh, Raph. It's so good hearing your voice. I love you too. I swear if he's touched you, I'll…."

Tiger Claw took the phone and said, "I didn't hurt the cub, Leonardo. I'm not a good person, but I'd never harm a child. Meet me outside Marina's Fisheries by the docks in fifteen minutes and I'll give you your brother."
"Why are you doing this?" Leo asked suspiciously.
"I told you. See you in fifteen minutes," Tiger Claw said and ended the call.

"Right, Raphael," Tiger Claw. "We have to pretend you're dead and that I'm disposing of your corpse. It's the only way we'll get out of here."
"I'm gonna see Leo again," Raphael said elatedly. "Thank ya, Tiger."
"Sure," Tiger Claw said and lifted Raphael into his strong arms. "Play dead now."

Raphael closed his eyes, hoping whoever was on sentry duty would believe he was dead.

Tiger Claw steeled himself and left the dungeon, praying they didn't meet anyone.

XXXX

Tiger Claw reached his van and was about to place Raphael inside of it, when Baxter Stockman approached him.

"Tiger Claw, what the hell do you think you're doing?" Stockman demanded.
"Taking out the trash. This turtle died from his injuries. Look at him. He's a mess. Boss really did a number on him and told me to dump the corpse outside of the compound."

Shit, Raphael thought anxiously, his heart pounding. What if Stockman checks my pulse or somethin'? He'll know I'm fakin' it then. Damn it.

"I see," Stockman said. "Pity. I'd have liked to have examined its internal organs after I fucked him. It's a really remarkable specimen. Are you sure I can't? The boss won't have to know you gave him to me. It can be our secret."
"Gosh. I didn't know you were a necrophiliac, Baxter," Tiger Claw said and shook his head in disgust. "That's revolting. You're really depraved."
"I know, right?" Stockman said proudly. "How else do you think I get action? No one wants to date me, so what do you say? I did an internship at the morgue once and was fired, because they caught me having some fun with a stiff. People today have no sense of fun."
"Fuck off, you freak! The boss told me to dump him and I will. Find something else to fuck."
"Humph. Maybe I'll look for his corpse and will dig him up. What fun I'd have," Stockman said and grinned.
"You know, Stockman, you never fail to sicken me. Go away before you become a corpse yourself. Now that'd be fun, watching the light die out in your eyes and then I'd dump you in the ocean!"
"You don't have to be so mean, Tiger Claw," Stockman said, backing away and regarding him fearfully. "I'm going. Maybe Hun has someone for me to play with," he added and walked off.

Tiger Claw sighed and thought, what a freak, as he loaded Raphael into the back of the van. Then he got in, started the engine and drove to the warehouse.

XXXXX

Leo and Don had told Mikey and Splinter the wonderful news about Raphael, but to Leo's surprise Mikey wasn't that enthusiastic.

Leo suggested Splinter should go home and wait there for them. He agreed.

Maybe Mikey's just tired, Leo thought, as they headed to the docks. It's been a long and stressful day. Oh, Raph. I can't wait to see him and to hug him.

Mikey thought, the shit's going to hit the fan soon and I'm going to be in so much trouble if Raph knows it was me, who set up his abduction. Maybe I'll get lucky and he doesn't know.

XXXX

Tiger Claw reached the warehouse first, opened the trunk and said, "We're here, Raphael. Are you okay?"
"I'm good, knowin' I'll soon be back with my Leo and family. I can't thank ya enough and I'm be eternally grateful."
"It's all right, cub. They'll soon be here."
"What are ya gonna do? Ya can't go back ta Shredder."
"I don't know. Maybe I'll seek out my sister, Alopex. I haven't seen her in years since our fight and I'd like to make amends."
"Wow. Ya've got a sister. I didn't know."
"Yes. There's a lot about me you don't know. Alopex is my only family. We fell out when I joined Shredder, because she wasn't happy about it and wanted to do good, but I was a stubborn jerk and ignored her. I haven't seen her since. That was six years ago. I still have her number. I'm hoping she hasn't changed it. I'll talk to her and take it from there. Maybe helping you was a blessing, so I could get out of that lifestyle and change my evil ways."

Leo, Donnie and Mikey arrived.

Leo jumped out of the van and was soon joined by the others.

"Raph!" Leo said and ran to the van. "Raph, you're here. Oh, Raph. What happened to you? You're a mess. Who did this to you, my angel?"
"Hey, Leo," Raphael said, his green eyes and face lighting up at the sight of his lover. "Yer really here. I thought I'd never see ya again."
"I'm here, my darling," Leo said and peppered his face with soft kisses. "I'm here and you're going home. I'm never letting you out of my sight again. Tiger Claw, thank you so much. I don't know how to repay you."

"Yeah," Donnie said and squeezed Raphael's hand. "Thank you. We still don't fully understand why you did this, but we're so grateful, Tiger Claw."

"Good to see you, Raph," Mikey said, feeling awkward, as Raphael ignored him.

Shit. Does he know, Mikey thought anxiously? Does he know I betrayed him?

"You're welcome," Tiger Claw said. "Take him home and the best of luck to you all, especially you, Raphael. I hope you and your mate have an amazing life together and lots of young. Yes. I know he can have babies and that you're a couple, Leonardo. Be happy. I need to go."

Don shared a look with Leo and said, "You know...The feud…Consider it over, Tiger Claw, and you're more than welcome to join the Mutanimals if you want to want to change your ways."

"I'll consider it, cub, but I first wish to reconnect with my sister. Raphael will fill you in. Goodbye, Raphael," Tiger Claw said and patted his shoulder. "Take care."
"Ya too," Raphael said, his green eyes filling with tears. "And thank ya. I'll never forget this, Tiger Claw. Yer a cool guy and I owe ya."
"You owe me nothing. Just be happy."

"If you want to talk, call my phone, Tiger Claw," Don said. "Later. Come on, guys."

Leo lifted Raphael into his arms and they went to their van.

XXXXXX

Leo placed Raphael on a stretcher in the back and Donnie sat with them, while Mikey drove.

Mikey turned on the radio, trying to calm himself down, focused on the music and didn't hear the conversation in the back.

"My sweet darling," Leo said and kissed Raphael's beak, "I'm so happy you're safe, Raphie."
"I missed ya so much. Yer love and the thought of seein' ya again helped me get through it all and Tiger Claw was nice. He cleaned me, fed me and gave me water. Ya should know Shredder hurt me again, Leo. He beat me, fucked me and I wanted ta die, but I held on ta see ya. I can't believe I'm with ya and we're goin' home again."
"Rest, my darling. You're safe now and someday that vile bastard will pay for all he's done."

"Damn straight," Donnie said. "The fucking bastard's going down. I'm so sorry, Raph, but we've got you now and you're safe. I need to examine you when we're home."
"Sure. Do what ya need ta. I know I'll survive this, because I won't let that psychopath Shredder and Mikey win!" Raphael said resolutely.

"Mikey?" Leo and Donnie said in stunned unison, eye ridges raised.

"Yeah, Mikey!" Raphael said. "He drugged us all with a sleepin' potion. Then he gave me ta the Shredder, because he wanted me outta the picture, Leo. He wants ya and he'll stop at nothin' ta achieve it. Even betrayin' his brother."
"Raph, Mikey gave you to the Shredder?" Leo asked.
"Yeah. He did and was proud 'bout it. It's his fault I was fuckin' raped and tortured and I ain't gonna forgive him. I fuckin' hate him, Leo. He knew what Shredder did ta me and he gave me back ta the fuckin' sadistic asshole. What kinda brother does that?"
"One that's now clanless," Leo said crossly, his sapphire eyes blazing. "Oh, Raph. I'm sorry, my angel. The trauma you must have endured and knowing Mikey was the cause of it all. My darling love," Leo said and smothered Raphael's face with kisses. "Everything's going to be okay."
"It will be, because I ain't gonna crack and give them that satisfaction. I'm gonna heal and me and ya are gonna have an amazin' life together and kids someday."
"We will, my love. Anything you want. I'm so sorry I should have quizzed Mikey more and..."
"Don't blame yerself, Leo. It ain't yer fault. It's Mikey's. Mikey's and Shredder's and I hate them more than I've ever hated anyone."

"You know," Donnie said. "I love Mikey, but what he's done is unforgiveable and he must suffer the consequences, whatever we and Dad decide. Get some rest, Raph, okay? You're safe and me and Leo won't let anyone hurt you ever again."

Leo stroked Raphael's face and said, "My darling, I assure you Mikey will pay, even if he's our brother. No one hurts my family and gets away with it, even if it's family, who does it."

Raphael nodded, closed his eyes and thought, I'm back with my Leo and I'm gonna get through this. Chrome dome and Mikey ain't gonna win and I'm gonna have the best life with my treasured Leo. I just hope I don't fall gravid with Shredder's babies. I'd love them if I did, but I don't want that. I really don't want that added pressure. Ain't I endured enough? Please don't let that happen.

A/N Still more chapters planned. :)

What punishment will Mikey receive?