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Michelangelo's Point of View:
"Thanks for takin' me home LH!" I beamed up at my friend, who smiled and rubbed my head, "I'll be back home later, okay?"
"Do you need me to pick you up later?" He asked, suddenly looking worried. I laughed and shook my hand. I got out of his car and peered down at him through the passenger window.
"No, I'm okay dude," I smiled, "Sensei will drive me home like he always does! Thanks though!"
"Okay," He smiled in relief," See you later then."
"Bye LH!" I waved and closed the car door. I turned and rushed up the steps to the front door. I turned and watched LH drive off before I unlocked the door and stepped in.
The guys were all seated on the couch with the TV on. Their eyes were wide for a moment until they realized it was just me. I grinned at them and shut the door, dropping my bag on the floor and jumping on the couch next to Donnie, who yelped in alarm.
"There you are," Leo sighed as Donnie punched my arm with a glare. I stuck my tongue out at him and laughed, "We've been waiting on you."
"I didn't take that long," I pouted and Raph crossed his arms. I didn't, did I? I blinked when I noticed the look in Raph and Leo's eyes as they shared a glance towards one another. They looked nervous, kind of anxious, and…wary? "Did somethin' happen, dudes? Are you okay?"
"Yeah, everyone's fine Mikey," Donnie assured while dropping an arm around my shoulders and shifting to get comfortable. I had noticed that his injured leg seemed to bother him less and less with that medical boot. I looked up at him with wide eyes, my head hitting his chest. He grinned down at me and it was only then that some of the anxiety left me.
"I'll go get Sensei and he'll explain," Leo smiled at me before padding off towards the dojo. Raph huffed and turned back to the TV, which I now realized was blaring the Maury show. I rose an eyebrow and looked at Donnie, who shrugged.
"What took you so long anyways?" Donnie asked as he pulled his arm back and we got better situated. I ignored the way Raph was pretending to keep his attention on the TV, "Did Leatherhead bring you here?"
"Yeah," I nodded with a smile, "He said that Sensei told him to bring me here. I was worried because Casey told me Raphie was checked out of school. Thought something happened with your adoptions."
"No, nothing happened there, Squirt, and don't call me Raphie," Raph growled as he smacked my head. I yelped and rubbed my head, glaring at him.
"Then don't call me Squirt!" I retorted and he grinned, "Or Brat or Baby Brat or-"
"We get it," Donnie covered my mouth and I fought the urge to lick him. "Pacifist Donnie" was terrifying when he was angry. So I grinned brightly instead.
"Ah, Michelangelo," Sensei calmly walked into the room with Leo in tow. Donnie dropped his hand and I beamed even more up at Sensei until I noticed the serious look on his face, "I am glad you are here."
"Is something wrong, Sensei?" I asked with knitted brows, "Why did you need to see me today?" I saw that Donnie, Raphie, and Leo shared a look that they thought I didn't see. What were they keeping from me?
"I have already told your brothers," He sighed as he took a seat beside Raph and Leo took back his seat beside me, "My old friend Oroku Saki has moved to Manhattan."
I blinked stupidly, "Uh, Oroku Saki? Well, that's awesome Sensei! Your friend is visiting!" I watched Leo's face transform into a grim one and I instantly regretted what I just said.
"He is no longer my friend, Michelangelo. He has wronged me in many ways," Sensei replied and my eyes widened, "A few years ago when I still lived in Japan he tried to kill me and nearly succeeded."
"WHAT?!" I demanded as I stood straight, startling my brothers. I couldn't imagine someone trying to- "Sensei, this creep tried to kill you?!"
Leo yanked my back down and I scowled but did not protest because Sensei was rubbing between his eyes, "Yes, my son. We fell in love with the same woman, Tang Shen. I had a daughter, Miwa, with her and he was always very angry and jealous because of everything I had. Tang Shen refused his advances to run away with him and he murdered her and my baby daughter, Miwa. I came home right as he set the house on fire and I tried in vain to save my family."
"Sensei…" I whispered feeling my heart break. Donnie grabbed my hand, looking the exact same as me. Leo and Raph had twin looks of misery on their faces.
"I still remember looking back at him in full disbelief as my house crumbled with me still inside. It was a miracle I still lived and for a while Saki believed me dead. That is why I moved, to get away from him and make a new start," Sensei explained as he glanced up at us with a look in his eyes.
"I cannot believe this bastard came here!" Raph cursed and Sensei glared at him. Raph looked a little bit sheepish, "Sorry Sensei, but it's true!"
"Why is he here anyways?" I muttered with a look of horror on my face, "Why does he want to torture you by movin' here?"
"I strongly believe he has moved here because he has discovered you four," Sensei said while gripping the seat he was on, "He has never stopped taking whatever makes me happy."
"You won't lose us, Sensei, Saki will not hurt any of us," Leo promised and Raph nodded in agreement. Donnie clenched my hand tighter.
"What if he tries to hurt you, Sensei?" Donnie murmured with a sad look. Sensei smiled and stood to place a hand on his shoulder.
"Do not fear for me. I just want you all to be wary. I discovered his business building right near Chinatown," He replied and my eyes widened, "If you see him stay clear of him. No interactions, understood?"
"But Sensei-"
"I mean it Raphael, no contact whatsoever," Sensei snapped, surprising us. Raph nodded, looking dissatisfied.
"Sensei, what does Oroku Saki look like? How do we know who to stay away from?" I asked feeling confused and hurt for him. I couldn't imagine if Leatherhead and I became like this…or Mondo.
"I have a picture of him from before the incident. I am aware he has a lingering scar now," Sensei informed us as we nodded. He trailed off to a bookcase some yards away from the couch. We waited patiently until he returned and sat the book in Leo's lap. The rest of us crowded close to him to be able to see it.
"Isn't this him?" Leo stopped flipping through pages at a black haired man, obviously Japanese, with brown eyes. He almost looked like Sensei except for the fact that Sensei's facial features were smoother while Saki's were sharper, especially his cheek bones and jaw.
"Well at least now we know," Raph huffed sarcastically, which Leo glared at, and crossed his arms.
"I'm gonna research all about this guy and his business," Donnie declared with a serious look on his face. I blinked at him as he grabbed his Android out and brought up google. I turned back to the picture in Leo's lap and squinted my eyes.
"He looks familiar," I commented and watched them all pause and stare at me.
"You saw this man before, Michelangelo?" Sensei asked with an alarmed look. I concentrated and shrugged, feeling confused and lost.
"I feel like I have...I just...I dunno, that man feels weird to me," I whispered as a chill made me shiver once. Leo looked worried as he looked from me to Sensei. I felt Donnie put his hand on my head and turned to see his own worried look that mirrored Leo's, "I think it's just me bein' weird though."
"I doubt that," Sensei pursed his lips as he took the photobook out of Leo's lap. We watched him put it back up and pace, "In any case, just make sure you stay away from him, understood? Stick together as a family."
"Hai, Sensei," We promised. I tried to ignore the weird feeling racking my brain and bounced slightly in the seat.
"So what are you guys doin' tonight?" I smiled and they rolled their eyes.
"I was thinkin' about a movie night," Raph groused as his cheeks flushed slightly. Leo smirked at him and Donnie snickered, "Oh shut up!"
"I like that idea!" I burst and Leo laughed at me. I looked at Sensei and our eyes met. He smiled at me but I could still tell that he was worried about us, "Sensei, wanna join?"
"Sure, Michelangelo, but do not stay too late, okay? Don't you have to move into Mika's foster home tomorrow morning?" He asked tilting his head in curiosity. My eyes widened and my heart skipped a beat.
"Huh? What are you talkin' about Sensei?" I replied uneasily and watched him flash me surprise in his eyes.
"Oh, did your Mother not get the chance to tell you?" Sensei looked sheepish, "I contacted Ms. Tanako, the social worker in charge of your adoptions, and she informed your Mother and I that you're were being placed tomorrow morning."
I gulped and felt waves of nerves hit me full force. I had no freaking idea! Well, scratch that- I knew it was close but not that close. Raph put a rough hand on my head, "Ya okay kid? Mika isn't a bad person…she'll take care of ya tomorrow."
I pouted at him callin' me a kid despite being his quadruplet. Leo and Donnie smiled at me encouragingly and I nodded up at Raph, who smirked and gave me a noogie that I protested.
"Now I'm pickin' tha movie!" Raph beamed and we all groaned as Sensei snickered. I checked the time on my phone as Raphie searched and saw that it was 4:53 p.m. I smiled as I put away my phone. I'd have a small movie marathon with my brothers and then head home before Mom worried.
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Leonardo's Point of View:
"Aha~! Did'ja see that, Fearless?!" Raph cried with a wide smile. I rolled my eyes but smirked. I haven't seen Raph this amused and happy in a long time since Slash's return.
My brothers and I, along with Sensei, had watched "Lone Survivor" with Raphael until Mikey declared that he needed to go home to be prepared for tomorrow. Sensei drove him and Donnie went along because he wanted to discuss genius things with Leatherhead. Raphael insisted on staying to finish "The Expendables" and I offered to stay with him because I didn't want any of us by ourselves at the moment. I only let Mikey leave because he had to, more like needed to because he needs to see his Mom, but also that Leatherhead is very…intimidating.
"I'm going to get some tea, do you want anything?" I inquired as I stood and stretched. He shook his head, his emerald-amber eyes never leaving the screen. I smiled softly and padded into the kitchen to grab a bottle of water from the fridge.
"Actually can ya bring me a soda?" Raph shouted and I paused, "An' make some popcorn!"
"Oh so now you want me to poison you with my food?" I huffed loudly, being sarcastic of course, and he guffawed. I smiled and grabbed his soda before preparing the popcorn bag and stuffing it into the microwave. Easy things like this I could do…but only because I've messed up a billion times. Cooking was not my strong point…
I sipped on my water as I silently leaned across the island bar table in the middle of the kitchen. I listened to Raph laughing and snorting at whatever loud action the movie displayed. I found myself feeling all warm and fond.
As the popcorn finished I let it cool down before I grabbed it and poured it all into a big bowl. I grabbed my water and his soda in one hand while the other held the popcorn, noticing just now how quiet Raph had gotten.
I jerked in shock when a loud thunderous "crack and boom" sound resonated throughout the house and Raph actually screamed in surprise. I dropped everything in my arms as more loud noises erupted from the pit. The soda was unopened and skidded across the floor, the water pooled at my feet and the popcorn discarded everywhere on the tile floor.
"Raph!" I shrieked as I ran into the living room, afraid something bad was happening. My thoughts were confirmed when I came in to see the couch moved slightly, the coffee table overturned and the TV, backwards on the ground. My eyes widened and my heart squeezed in panic. I didn't see Raph anywhere. I turned towards the front door and my breath hitched to see it wide open.
"NO!" I cried as I rushed like a bullet onto the front lawn in time to see a black SUV drive around the corner. I felt like having a heart attack as I rushed for my phone and called 911 first.
"911 what's your emergency?"
"M-My brother was just k-kidnapped from m-my house!" I stammered as I fought to control my breathing. I rushed down to the stone path and gates of my front lawn. I couldn't see the car anymore and began to have a panic attack, "He's gone! Oh God, he's gone!"
"Calm down, sir, and tell me where you live," The woman on the line ordered softly and I answered the address and promised her I'd stay calm to receive the police, "A squad will be there soon, Honey. Just calm down, okay? Call your Father and make sure not to move anything!"
I nodded though she couldn't see me and cried softly, placing the heel of my hand over my sternum to steady my breathing and heartbeat. I hung up on the woman and speed dialed Sensei. It took a few rings before he answered.
"Hello?" I cried louder when Donnie answered the phone and not Sensei, but that must mean that Sensei was driving, "Leo?! Leo, are you crying?!"
I immediately heard Sensei's voice pitch higher in distress, asking what was wrong and Donnie was trying to calm us both, "D-Donnie, I…I failed, oh God, he- Raph's gone! Someone took Raphael!"
"WHAT?!" Donnie cried and I heard the shock in his voice. I must have been on speaker because I heard my Father's voice choke off.
"What happened, Leonardo?!" He demanded and I sank to the ground on my knees, stifling my sobs with my hands.
"We were just w-watching a movie a-and then I went to the k-kitchen to get snacks when I heard the door burst open and sounds of a s-struggle. Raph had screamed and then when I c-came out he was…g-gone," I explained while sniffing the snot back into my nose, "I called the cops now. Just please hurry home and someone tell Mikey…"
"I-I will," Donnie gasped into the phone and my fingers dug into the grass. I hated being the one to make my brothers cry but I just couldn't comfort at the moment. How did things go so wrong so fast?
"I'll be there in a few minutes, Leonardo, stay strong and wait in the house," Sensei ordered while I stood shakily on my feet.
"O-Okay," I murmured and hung up the phone, which hung uselessly in my hand. I walked back into the house, leaving the door open and saw the mess, sobbing again. I heard distant police sirens and sighed in distress. I spied Raph's bag by the door, which had toppled over.
I felt numb as I stared at the floor, not daring to move because I was afraid that it would disturb any evidence that could lead to my little brother's rescue. I looked up when the police parked outside my house and began rushing inside.
"Son, are you okay?" An officer asked me. I just stared at him as other officers checked the house and looked around the pit, "Son, are you okay?"
"Yes," I replied mechanically with a frown marring my face. He hesitated but moved on, overseeing the other officers. I glared at the wall, feeling hatred for this "Oroku Saki" that might have done this. Isn't it a coincidence that Sensei warns us and then this happens? But then…why would he do this and why just Raph? What was goin' on?
"Son, I'm going to ask you some questions about your brother and what happened here," The officer returned and I turned my glare on him.
"Not without my Dad," I denied and he said nothing but nodded. Legally they couldn't question me alone because I was underage.
I didn't have to wait long before Sensei's car pulled in the driveway as he and Don practically flew to my side from yards away, or as best as he could with that boot/cast on his leg. I cringed when Don latched onto my arm and didn't let go, squeezing it.
"Are you okay, Leonardo?" Sensei asked as I peered up at him and nodded once. He looked at the officer in front of us as the others snooped around the mess in the pit and kitchen.
"You are his Father?" The officer asked and Sensei nodded. I ignored them and stared at Don, who was staring right back at me, his red brown eyes a crimson looking. Crocodile tears were spilling over his cheeks as he examined the room and I frowned, pulling him into a hug as he sobbed in my shoulder, "I need to find out everything from your son, if you do not mind."
"Fine," I nodded and began telling him everything I knew, including seeing the black SUV but unable to get the license plate number. The officer took notes and I noticed that a woman in black dusted for prints around the stuff that was knocked over, "That's all I know, heard, or saw."
"Hmm…thank you, son. Don't worry, we will find out who kidnapped your brother," He promised and I nodded fiercely, scowling as I rubbed Donnie's back.
"BROS!" Donnie and I barely had time to turn when Mikey barreled into us so hard we all fell to the floor in a messy brotherly pile. Donnie and I blinked in shock at him being here so fast let alone at all.
"Miss Levard, Leatherhead," Father greeted like this wasn't at all random. I watched Mikey's Mom and LH come into the house, breathing fast. I didn't see her car but I bet that Miss Levard drove here as soon as Donnie texted Mikey.
"M-Mikey," Donnie whimpered as he squeezed us both, his head pillowed between both our chests. I cringed from Donnie squeezing my arm and Mikey pushing his face in our chests.
"Dudes, I leave for like thirty minutes and Raphie is abducted?!" Mikey cried as he leaned back, his baby blue eyes filled with tears, "What the heck happened?!"
I sighed as I filled him in as Sensei did the same with Miss Levard and Leatherhead. The officer taking notes and overseeing the other officers came closer to us and peered down at us curiously.
"You're all brothers?" He asked with a surprised look in his eyes.
"Yes, quadruplets," I answered and his eyes widened but he wrote that down. I stared at Mikey and Don, feeling sad that I let this happen to Raph.
"Don't even start Leo," Donne yanked my chin down so our eyes could meet. His eyes were still crimson but he looked determined, "You couldn't have known that a random home invasion would happen. It is NOT your fault."
"But-"
"Donnie's right!" Mikey boomed as he grabbed my other shoulder, "Plus if any of us were to be kidnapped at least they got the strongest one of us!"
Donnie and I rolled our eyes but knew that he spoke some truth. Not only was Raph the strongest, but he was hotheaded and stubborn. He could definitely hold his own…I just hope he doesn't have to for very long.
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Raphael's Point of View:
I glared as I used both my feet ta push at tha passenger seat in front of me. My ankles were tied and my wrists bound behind me. I couldn't yell at them because they had duct-taped my mouth.
One minute I was laughin' so hard that my stomach muscles protested and tha other some creeps broke in tha house and grabbed me before I could make it ta tha dojo for my sais. Whoeva they were had obviously done their homework and were completely prepared for me.
But that had been nearly half an hour ago. My head and torso hurt from their brutal attacks but obviously they weren't gonna murder me. But who were they? They haven't spoken ta me yet and I have no clues other than tha fact that it must be people workin' for Saki. What are tha odds?
I watched, feelin' agitated when they stopped tha car and nodded at each other. How could they even see past those black hockey masks? Both men in tha back with me grabbed at my arms and pushed me out when tha passenger dude opened tha door. I struggled but there wasn't much I could do.
I was grabbed roughly by two of 'em and led to what looked like a rundown warehouse. It had wood nailed ta tha windows and some of tha bricks looked too old. I growled angrily when they opened tha door and pushed me into the darkness before followin' me in.
"You got 'im?" I froze at tha voice that drifted into tha darkness and tha lights flickered on. I nearly lost it when I seen all the men in tha room. All were muscular and mostly big…tha very definition of thugs. Despite their different appearances they all seemed ta have a dragon shaped tattoo. THE PURPLE DRAGONS?!
The two men pushed me further and I fell down, yelpin' in alarm and snarlin' when they all laughed at my expense. What tha hell do tha Purple Dragons want with me? How did they know where Leo and Sensei lived?!
A pair of black boots stepped in front of me and I glared upwards, only ta feel my own eyes widened ta tha size of tha moon. Slash was standin' above me, lookin' at me with an expressionless face. He knelt next to me and removed tha duct tape, "Hey Raphael."
"Slash…you…what?!" I yelled and then struggled ta sit upright, "What tha fuck is goin' on here?!"
"I asked some old friends to go get you," He answered with a tiny grin as I continued ta look at him like he grew three heads, "You may know them."
I turned behind me and gawked at the group of boys that kidnapped me. One was Oliver, who crossed his arms and scowled at me. The other two were tha ones that followed Oliver around. In tha center was Shawn…
"S-Shawn…? Oliver…what?" I stammered feelin' very confused.
"Ya look like you've seen a ghost Raph," Shawn smirked a little and I blinked at him, "I look better right? No thanks to you…but I guess I understand…no hard feelings."
"No hard feel-…Shawn, ya could have cut my baby brother's eye out," I argued feelin' tha rush of that memory slap me in tha face. I glared and Oliver tsked.
"I didn't mean to actually do it," Shawn shrugged as he suddenly looked wary. Seems like he is still sort of scared of me…good. "If you were a good friend you'd of understood that."
"Oh and I suppose a good friend would let me know they were in tha Purple Dragon gang too?" I retorted and he flashed me an angry look that Oliver and his cronies mirrored. I glared at them and turned back ta Slash.
"What am I doin' here, Slash? What do you want from me?" I growled and Slash smirked, shaking his head.
"I am saving you Raph," He told me and I rose an eyebrow, "You know of a Mr. Oroku Saki." I rolled my eyes.
"Ya, apparently he's infamous now?" I replied sarcastically, feeling hatred rush through me.
"Definitely," Slash nodded seriously and I blinked in surprise, "He's done a lot of trading with the Purple Dragons and has other influences in many places, including here. "Hun is one of his partners."
I gave him a blank look. One, I didn't know Saki was that connected, and two, I had no idea who in tha hell Hun was. Slash chuckled at my expression.
"Hun is the leader of the Purple Dragons…more or less. I'm like a second in command," He shrugged and my eyes widened.
"And I care why?" I snapped, surprised ta see a little bit of anger and hurt in his turquoise gaze.
"Like I said, I'm helping you. Saki is asking too many questions about you and your brothers. He's obviously planning something," Slash muttered as tha other gang members nodded.
"Yeah, he has a history with my Father," I informed with a serious look, "Still doesn't tell me why ya beat me, tied me up, and kidnapped me?"
"I had to get you here, where it's safe. Saki would never think to look for you here," Slash grinned and I looked at him like he was an idiot, "We have to hide you from Hun…if he ever comes around."
"Ta keep my safe?! Why would ya suddenly start carin'?" I asked coldly and he reeled back without expression, "I tried to beat up most of ya and you, yourself, abandoned me. Slash flashed me a sad look that totally threw me off guard.
"Is that what you think I did?" He muttered and I felt immensely confused. Of course that's what he did! He just up and left me, not even tellin' me why! So what else was there ta that?
"Well why am I still tied up if I'm your "guest" here," I growled, changin' tha subject. Slash still looked sad when he jerked his head and Shawn used a pocketknife ta cut tha ropes from my wrist and ankles. Shawn jerked back like I was about ta hit him and tha other members looked battle ready.
"I didn't abandon you, Raph," Slash murmured as he turned, "But anyways, you can't leave until I know what Saki is plannin'. You'll be safe here with tha guys and who knows? Maybe you'll want ta be a Purple Dragon too."
"You're crazy," I muttered with a shocked look, "I want ta be with my brothers, so take me back!"
He ignored me, "Fong and the others will help you to your room. You'll fit right in here, Raphael."
"Slash!" I warned but he started walkin' away. Fong, tha short black haired Asian with a go-tee stepped forth and smirked at me.
"Your room has been prepared! You're so lucky that the badass Slash likes you!" Fong replied and I rose an eyebrow. Everyone respected Slash that much? I heard a shuffle and I growled as I whirled around ta see Oliver and Shawn standin' there behind me.
"Don't bother tryin' to escape, Raph," Shawn replied as he looked excited. Oliver just stared at me like he was summin' up my character, "You're stuck here and only a Purple Dragon knows the combo to the locks."
I cursed loudly and put my hands ta my head. Looks like I wasn't getting' out of here anytime soon. Why tha hell is this happenin'?! What was Slash thinkin' and why did Shawn look like he was ready ta be my best friend again? This was crazy….
And I know crazy…
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Is there a better reason for Slash's abandonment? :O What does Slash know of Saki's plan? When will Mikey make the connections? Is Karai going to continue focusing on Leo? When will I stop asking questions? XD
I usually gun for 15 pages but 12 will have to do for now. Work and school are piling up on me. I was lucky enough to do this much!
Hope you enjoy! I am working on "In This Life" update next so I can finish the epilogue for "Hurt But Not Broken"! Let me know what you thought of this chapter too! :D
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