Hey guys! So most of you acted the way I thought you would to Raph getting kidnapped...I hoped so lol I had alot of things in mind trying to incorporate Slash into my story. Hopefully questions will be answered, maybe in this chapter or future chapters...
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To Athese: What Slash is doing is really confusing right? I promise he has a good motive for what he's doing...or..err..good motive in his standards. XD When does Saki ever leave them alone for at least 5 minutes at a time? The Mikey and Shredder part is something I randomly decided on...I wanted to do something a little different because Oroku Saki was not always evil before he became Shredder, right? ;)
Just Call Me G: Aww thank you so much! I've been trying hard to improve my writing and seeing someone comment on that is like...I don't even know how to describe it...heartwarming? Exciting? Best I can do lol. I appreciate your reviews so of course I always read them, it's just hard to respond to them all. I've learned quickly through my own reading experience that twists and cliffhangers make readers on-the-edge-of-their-seat excited so I've adapted to doing that to make my readers excited! ^_^ Enjoy this chapter to G-san!
Raph'sTwinSais: When you said you just started reading and seem so excited made me so happy. I can't tell you how many stories I've done that with myself, lol. Yup, the Purple Dragons took Raph but only because Slash ordered them too ;) He has a good reason in his mind...though it might not be in Raph's personal interest lol. Glad I could make your day, hope you like this chapter too! :D
Thanks to everyone else that commented! Trying to make notes of who I've already commented too! ;) Hope you like this chapter as well as the last!
HAPPY READING! I do not own TMNT sadly, it'd be hella awesome though! XD
"A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool." ~ William Shakespeare
Raphael's Point of View:
"Raph, get up," A loud voice boomed and I growled, turnin' over in my bed and snuggled with my pillow in annoyance.
"Go away, Fearless...five more minutes," I grumbled and swore I heard him laugh at me. I blinked the sleep from my eyes and they widened when I remembered where I was. I was in this stuffy white-yellow room they called MY room. They being tha Purple Dragons...Slash, Shawn, Oliver and everyone else...They captured me and won't let me leave. But today is supposed to be a school day...never thought I'd WANT ta go ta school!
"Get up, Raph," Tha voice urged and I growled, pushin' myself up in tha bed. I saw Slash, lookin' slightly amused as he was sitting on tha wooden end of my bed. He had on that black jumpsuit that most of tha Purple Dragons wore except he had a large teal muscle tee underneath tha unzipped vest. I bit back my sadness at tha familiarity of him and settled for crossing my arms over tha solid red PJ top they let me borrow, "Sleep good?"
"No," I snapped and he didn't falter, "I would have slept better in my own bed in my house with my brothers under tha same roof!"
"You once said we were brothers too," Slash pointed out and I clenched my teeth, refusin' ta acknowledge tha hurt of the memory in my chest.
"Brothers don't abandon each other," I reminded hotly and he recoiled, lookin' angry and upset.
"For the last time I did not abandon you!" He sneered and I just glared at him. He growled as he threw his hands up, finally fed up with me. I think I was a bit too happy about this... "Whatever, I dont' have time to explain myself to you."
"Are ya lettin' me go ta school?" I tempted tha waters and asked. His narrowed turquoise stare landed on me and I shifted almost uncomfortably.
"And see your brothers? No," He answered and I snarled at him. He actually smirked slightly, but not in a cruel way, just that old time Spike way that made my heart muscles clench. Why couldn't he just leave me alone? "Besides, we're keepin' you here to protect you from Oroku Saki. What's the point of lettin' you go to school?"
"Sure, protect me," I rolled my eyes and Slash sighed, walked towards tha door little by little, "If that's tha case then why don't ya protect my brothers too."
"I can't just kidnap all four of you. Plus that daddy's boy can take care of the two little ones," Slash argued and I glared my fiercest at him, hearin' him call my brothers that pissed me off somethin' fierce.
"His name is Leo and the "little ones" are Donnie and Mikey," I replied coldly and he just stared. Finally he shrugged and turned his back on me, tha scene of him doin' tha same when he disappeared made me heart skip a beat but I ignored it.
"I wish you wouldn't be so mad at me when you don't know the truth," Slash muttered basically ta tha door and I fixated my eyes on tha sheets, not darin' ta look at him. He actually sounded annoyed yet very sad.
"Truth was ya left, Slash. Ya left and didn't even tell me anythin'. Not a single fuckin' word. Go ta hell with yer fake promises of protectin' me. If my brothers ain't protected then I ain't interested," I nearly hissed, still avoidin' his eyesight, "Ya changed Slash...Spike abandoned me years ago."
I practically heard him wince but tha ragged breathin' let me know he was strugglin' ta keep his temper in check. I mean, there was a reason him and I were friends back then. I shouldn't be baitin' him but this chance ta say what was on my mind all these years were too temptin'. That and I want ta leave and be with my bro's.
"Fong will be here if you need somethin'," He added quietly before leavin' tha room and slammin' tha door. I continued ta stare at tha sheets. There were no windows in tha godforsaken room and I wasn't sure if I'd find a phone anywhere in tha buildin'. I mean, I haven't fully explored tha Purple Dragon's hideaway anyways. Might as well start somewhere. Tha more I know tha better chance I have of escapin'...
...right?
Donatello's Point of View:
"It just doesn't feel right without Mikey or Raph here," Leo commented, looking much more than a depressed puppy. No matter what Mikey, Sensei, or I said he wouldn't cheer up much at all. Raph being gone has really put a damper on things, more than I would have originally thought. Mikey wasn't at school today because he was getting settled into Mika's foster home today. Ironically I discovered that he was taking over my old room with Jacob and Kaleb.
April, Leo, and I were in our free class which was the second class of the day. It was like this for all the Freshmen. We were huddled together in chemistry room because we wanted our privacy and I was most comfortable here. April had just learned about Raph and was trying her best to comfort us.
"I'm sorry guys," April frowned sadly and I tried to appear cool and collected. I shrugged and she smiled as she slipped her hand into mine, making me freeze up and blush furiously. Her hand was so small and fit into mine perfectly. I couldn't look her in the eye but I squeezed her hand making her giggle. I felt like my face was on fire.
Leo looked at me in slight amusement, the sparkle somewhat back into his eyes. He checked his phone for like, the third time in 7 minutes because Mikey was texting both Leo and I constantly. He was afraid to miss any news or that something bad would happen to us too.
"INCOMING!" I nearly died when Casey pounced on me, breaking my contact with April. Leo was quick to steady me before I kissed the wall behind him. I glared at Casey who was smirking openly but did look a tad bit sheepish when April glared at him, "Whoops...sorry Don, I honestly didn't mean to do it that hard."
"Sure," I rolled my eyes playfully, knowing he didn't mean any harm.
"No really," Casey laughed slightly, rubbing the back of his head, "Raph would kill me if I hurt ya guys. Where is Raph anyways?"
April and I froze instantly, confusing him. I looked at Leo, who's face grew dark and his eyes cold as he stared at the floor. Casey seemed alarmed by this but was too awkward to speak up.
"Casey...Raph...is...he was," I choked on the word and paled. April grabbed my hand again, worriedly looking between Leo and I as she turned to Casey.
"Raph was abducted yesterday evening, Case," April frowned sadly and Casey's face went into a spiral of emotions. First was shock, then confusion, then fear, to finally anger.
"Abducted? Are you effin' serious?!" He boomed, making April and I flinch. His fist clenched and his jaw tightened. I was almost scared of him if I knew I couldn't beat him in battle, "Who did it, huh? Who the hell took my buddy?"
"We don't know for sure," Leo gritted his teeth but was nonetheless pleased that Casey was angry. I wanted to sigh at the two angry people but I could understand their anger, "I saw a black SUV but it took off before I could get the licence plate or anything like that. Whoever they were knew who they wanted."
"We think it might be our Sensei's old friend, Oroku Saki," I continued explaining as they listened. April's eyes had widened but Casey was still glaring, looking much like a caged bull. It was disconcerting, "Long story short Saki ruined Sensei's life and has moved here with his business. We don't know what he wants but Sensei has a bad feeling. Now Raph was kidnapped..."
"Dammit all!" Casey kicked the stools over.
"Casey Arnold Jones!" April scolded in a motherly/friendly manner. Casey flushed only slightly and I was a little amused at his middle name, "Calm yourself right now! That is certainly not helping Raph."
"Sorry," He muttered as he fixed the chairs. We ll stared at him, too lost in our own thoughts, when he suddenly straightened with a surprised look on his face. He spun around and looked at Leo with wide eyes, "Wait, did ya say that a black SUV took him?"
"Yeah," Leo nodded looking slightly more confused and calm now, "Why?"
"Do ya remember what type of black SUV it was?" Casey asked, oddly calm in a way that made me sorta scared. I heard my phone going off with texts but ignored it for the moment. April rose her eyebrow at me and I shrugged.
"Um," Leo looked thoughtful as he cupped his chin and looked up, a trait I learned he did when he really thought hard. It made me smile slightly, "Actually, yes! It was a nice black looking Chevrolet SUV."
Casey's face twisted into shock before it darkened. "Casey?"
"I might be wrong about this but...I think I know somethin'," Casey growled as he clenched his fists again.
"What's up?" April asked as she stepped towards him, letting go of my hand in the process. I frowned, "What do you about that SUV?"
"Well that particular type is popular down in Chinatown," Casey explained with a look of anger. Leo's eyes widened and I looked confused, "Chinatown as ya might or might not know...is infamous for the Purple Dragons."
"You mean...the..the Purple Dragons gang?" April asked with a small gasp, her hand covering her mouth, "Are you sure?"
"Positive," Casey nodded while crossing his arms, "I'm not sayin' they took Raph, but that type of SUV..."
"Why would the Purple Dragons want Raph?" I asked worriedly looking to Leo. My eyes widened to see the fury hidden behind his cobalt amber eyes.
"Not sure," Casey sighed, his shoulders slumping. April put a hand on his shoulder and he smiled, making me feel jealous. She turned towards me and gave me a smile too, but she winked. I blushed and looked away.
"How do you know so much about the Purple Dragons?" Leo inquired, looking defeated in a strange way. Casey looked uncomfortable now.
"I've had past experiences with them..." He revealed with a small blush. We all stared at him wide eyed, "No, not like that. They kinda...well..they did something bad to my family and I when we lived in Chinatown when I was a kid."
"Oh..." Leo blinked, looking sympathetic but Casey just shrugged it off. It was obvious he hated the attention and wanted the subject changed. Leo looked ready to say something, his hand winding in his dark brown hair when my phone went off, vibrating loudly in the room. I blinked and grabbed my phone, seeing that it was Mikey made me heart quicken and I answered immediately.
"Mikey?" I greeted, licking my lips nervously, "Are y-"
"Donnie, why are you and Leo ignoring me?!" Mikey demanded and I felt relief that something wasn't immediately wrong. He sounded like his annoying excitable self.
"We didn't mean to ignore you...here I'll put you on speaker. We just told April and Casey about Raph," I explained sheepishly as I put him on speaker. Mikey sighed loudly.
"Hey, little buddy, how's the move in?" Leo asked warmly. Casey did a double take and I smirked. It was amazing how fond Leo could get with us in a second if he needed to. April giggled slightly.
"It's okay, but I really miss you guys! How are you guys doing?" He asked in a polite tone.
"Bored stiff!" Casey complained and we rolled our eyes, "Missin' Raph like crazy right now!"
"I miss him too," Mikey replied quietly and I bit my lip. Casey looked sheepish when we all glared at him, "But Jacob and Kaleb are cool little dudes! Helped me move in and everything while asking about you Donnie!"
"Aww," I smiled thinking of my old roommates, "Yea they are good kids. You'll like them."
"Yeah! And Mika spoils me already! She's asked about you and Raph too and was livid when I told her what happened to Raph. She's already calling Sensei to offer her help!" Mikey declared and Leo chuckled at that.
"Sounds like her," I laughed while April nodded in amusement.
"And have you seen your Mom yet, Mikey?" April asked in a light tone. Mikey giggled.
"On my way to do that now! I'm walking though because I can't get a hold of Frank. He must be looking for a new taxi or somethin' I don't know what happens there," Mikey laughed slightly while I frowned at the memory of what happened to Frank.
"You're walking all that way?" Leo asked in disbelief and with more than enough protectiveness in his tone and eyes. I snickered at him as Casey smirked.
"Hey, it's healthy for you!" Mikey replied while I snorted, "Don't laugh at me Donnie! I am totally workin' out to beat up the punks that took my bro!"
Leo and I shared a look of amusement. April laughed, "I'll be cheering for you then Mikey! I hope you guys beat the crap outta him!" I laughed alongside Leo, Casey, and Mikey.
"Yeah! I'm passing by the convenience store though because I'm totally craving some oranges!" Mikey gushed and I shook my head with a smile on my face, "Countin' out the money in my hand now cause I can totally multi-task!"
"And here I thought ya only liked weird foods and couldn't focus worth a crap," Casey teased while Mikey squawked. Leo guffawed at the noise our baby brother just made.
"How mean, Casey! Just ask Leatherhead or Mondo! I'm a super athlete like Micheal Jordan!" Mikey commented and April giggled while I laughed, covering my mouth to stifle it, "Ugh it's so crowded here! Too many peeps!"
"You're the one that wanted to walk," Leo teased with a slight worried tone that only I detected. Mikey huffed and I grew tired so I jumped up and sat on one of the chemistry tables.
"Well I can slide past everyone like a elite ninja, bro, cause I'm flexible! They can't touch me-ah!" Mikey yelped and I sat straighter.
"Don't tell me you tripped," April said with a silly grin. It was silent for a moment as Mikey muttered before it sounded like he was dusting himself off.
"What? No I-..dudes..no way..guys it's-" Mikey's urgent voice got cut off by another surprised cry and yelp before the call went static and beeping. Did he disconnect the battery? Did he lose signal? What happened?
"Mikey?" I called out in alarm and Leo joined my side. It kept beeping so I ended the call and texted him.
Me: Are you okay?! What happened?
I was aware when Casey and April crowded me too. Leo on the left, April on the right, and Casey leaning in behind me. There was no reply and I was about to have a heart attack when April placed her hand on my thigh, looking worried.
"Leo..he's not answering..!" I gasped and Casey clamped a hand on my shoulder. Our luck ran out when the bell rang, signaling the end of class. We each had a class to go to but...why wasn't my baby brother answering? If he tripped why did he sound so panicked? What happened?
"April, Casey..." Leo addressed calmly. We all looked at him with surprise, "Tell us whatever assignments we missed."
"Y-You're leaving?" April cried out in surprise. Leo nodded firmly and looked to me. I was still near hyperventilating as I jumped down.
"Our baby brother could be in danger. We lost Raph so it's a risk I can't take by sitting in school," Leo explained while April sobered and nodded.
"Tell us as soon as you find him!" Casey nearly growled as he punched his fists together, "Not losing Mike either! He's like my baby brother too!" April was nodding frantically and we both smiled warmly at our two best friends. I felt so lucky to have them. Never thought I'd say that about Casey before...
"Right," Leo agreed as he smiled, "Let's go Donnie!"
"Okay," I nodded and turned to get a rough one-armed hug from Casey and a kiss on the cheek from April. I blushed hard and forced myself to smile and rush to catch up with Leo, who was running down the hallways like his life depended on it, "Wait up Leo! I can't keep up as fast!"
People were blinking at us like we were stupid but I didn't care. Leo grabbed my hand so he could better set the pace and we began running again. I wasn't gonna let my leg injury keep me from reaching my baby brother!
Michelangelo's Point of View:
"Don't tell me you tripped," April said, sounding amused. I muttered under my breath as I stood and dusted my blue jeans off from the dirt and dust. I blushed in embarrassment for having tripped in the middle of the sidewalk. I looked around, seeing people looking at me and others ignoring me. I felt my face inflame.
"What? No I-" I paused for a few moments when I saw that weird guy from yesterday. The one with Leatherhead and I. My eyes widened and I gasped as I recognized him as the same guy from Sensei's photo book, "..dudes..no way..guys it's-"
With a yelp of alarm I tripped again and landed on my stomach, immediately hearing gasps of concern and snickers. My money and cell phone had fallen in the grate I had tripped on. "No!"
"Oh no, no, no!" I cried as I knew I had lost my phone in the nasty sewer water below. What was I going to do now? I didn't get to tell them who I saw! My orange hoodie was now dirty and dusty while my hood had fallen over my head when I scrambled to peer into the grate.
"Excuse me," I looked up and paled in horror. I sucked in a breath to hide it though. That Oroku Saki guy was standing right above me, looking intently at me. I wanted to scream and run away but a part of me was curious, "Are you alright?"
"No..I..I lost my phone and my money," I stammered, feeling hopeless as I sat back on my knees, pretending to be busy dusting all the dirt and dust of my hoodie. I could feel the dirt of my face too.
"I recognize you," He suddenly looked slightly surprised and I gulped, wondering if this was it for me, "You're the little boy from yesterday." He sounded...apprehensive? Like I had done something to him? I blinked stupidly and pretended to not know him.
"Oh yeah, you were the suit guy from yesterday!" I giggled innocently and stood after realizing I was still on the ground. I blushed and rubbed the back of my hood. I felt safer with it covering some of my features, since he didn't seem to know who I was right now. He was looking for us, right? Did he have Raphie?
He smirked and I withheld a look of horror, keeping up my innocent little boy act, "That I was. Pray tell me, what are you doing so close to Chinatown?" My heart skipped a beat. Chinatown? I didn't realize...
"I didn't know I was so close!" I squeaked in alarm, looking around me like gang members could rob me at a moments notice. I legit didn't know but Mom always marked off the Chinatown areas to me, "I just wanted to buy some food and get home..."
"Ah, I see. It is very dangerous for little ones like you," He told me and I almost frowned. How old did he think I was? I bit my lip and smiled.
"Thanks for telling me sire," I replied and he nodded, just staring at me like he was trying to figure me out. It was creeping me out, "I should probably get going..."
I bowed politely out of instinct and froze at his surprised look. I darted around him slowly but he grabbed my arm, forcing a flinch from me. He still looked slightly surprised but collected enough, "Wait. Here.."
He reached into his back pocket and I almost glared, ready to be defensive. surely he wouldn't attack me in the middle of the street? He bulled out two hundred dollar bills from his pocket and my jaw dropped as he handed it to me.
"I don't have any change but this should cover your loss of food money and cell phone," He smirked at my stupid face. I couldn't hep the positive emotions that ran through me and I beamed brightly at him.
"Thank you sir! This helps so much!" I gushed and he nodded, bowing his head at me. Could he really be such a bad guy? He couldn't have Raphie...could he? I struggled to remind myself of what this man did to Sensei.
"I hope to see you around again," He spoke kindly to me and my eyes widened in shock. I nodded my head and watched him turn around and walk away slowly, pulling a phone out of his pocket. I looked at the money in my hands and decided my day just got better! I needed a new phone anyways! I could better keep up with my family now and my Mom! Even Leatherhead and Mondo!
I jumped in the air and laughed with joy. I quickly stuff the money away and ran back the way I came, hoping to run into my brothers to tell them what just happened. Sensei will probably want to know too. I was super confused as to why Saki was being so nice to me if he supposedly hated Hamato's so much!
Could it be that Sensei has the wrong man? Or that Oroku Saki has changed? I don't know...maybe he'll help find Raphie!
Oroku Saki's Point of View:
I grabbed my phone out of my pocket and immediately speed dialed Karai. I knew that she was in school but I memorized her schedule and knew that she had physical education currently, which she openly admitted she skipped.
"Father?" She answered on the first ring sounding unamused.
"Karai, you will never guess who I found wandering the streets," I smirked lowly and she sighed.
"Who was it Father? Was it Leonardo? I thought I saw him today..." Karai was muttering under her breath and I interrupted her.
"It was Hamato Michelangelo. I didn't connect him with the boy from yesterday but I figured out who he is. He doesn't know that I know. This is a perfect combination to my original plan to get on the little one's good side," I told her with gusto.
"Well, I've been spying on the Hamato boys for you. Donatello and Leonardo today and took pictures. They are distressed about their brother Raphael." She replied and I nearly froze mid-step.
"What happened to Hamato Raphael?" I growled and she sighed.
"He was abducted but I didn't hear much after that," She explained while I felt confused and angry. This puts a kink in my plans, "I'll try to figure out. I am planning on edging my way into Leonardo's life."
"Why so focused on Leonardo?" I sneered and she went quiet.
"Obviously cause he's the leader, Father and Splinter's favorite son?" She grunted and I could imagine her eyes rolling. I huffed and waved my car over before sitting inside.
"I need to know about Raphael," I scowled while looking out the window, "Send for Hun after school and have him meet me. I need his Purple Dragons to be on the lookout for Raphael."
"Hai, Father," She agreed immediately.
"Good work, Karai. And make sure you keep your eyes on them. I like your strategy with Leonardo," I approved and she sighed in relief.
"Awesome, okay, bye Father," She replied respectively.
"Bye, my daughter," I said and hung up the phone, a sly grin on my face. I'll find Raphael and commence with my plan to make Hamato Yoshi pay. And who knows...maybe when I win over the little one's affections I can keep him as my own son. That would teach Hamato Yoshi a thing or too!
I began to laugh manically on the whole ride home.
SAKI! D: I want to hit him and then run over him with an 18-wheeler for even thinking of hurting the Hamatos! And for thinking it was okay to take advantage of Mikey's personality!
Hope you enjoyed! I'll have a lot of Raph and Slash next chapter I just didn't want to forget about him in this one! There will also be Leo and Karai moments at last! She is going to start interacting with them! Wonder how that will go? ;)
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