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Raphael's Point of View:
"How big is this warehouse?!" I yelled loudly, feelin' more than annoyed now. What tha hell did I hafta do ta get outta here?! It was like tha whole warehouse was a Walt Disney maze.
"A lot bigger than it appears apparently," Fong smirked as he crossed his arms. He was leanin' on tha far wall observin' me. It was like I was a kid and tha Purple Dragons had ta babysit me. Well dammit all I think I know how Mikey feels because they won't stop pickin' on me and there is always one person on my case at all times. Most of tha time it is Oliver, Shawn, or this new person Fong.
"Shaddup," I growled as I turned ta face him, "How tha hell was I ta know this place was so big?!"
"What are you yellin' about this time?" Oliver sneered as he turned tha corner where I just recently learned was their makeshift kitchen and bar area. I felt my eye twitch at tha sight of Oliver. He hasn't ever changed much and if he thought he could get away with shit just because he was "Slash's little brother" he had another thing comin'. God help me...
"Stay outta this Oliver," I warned and Oliver just scoffed and rolled his eyes, "No one even wanted yer opinion in tha first place." Oliver glared.
"Now Raph..." Shawn laughed slightly as he got up from one of tha couches and walked over. I just glared at him and turned ta look at Fong, who was tha only one I could stand at tha moment, "You are such a drag, man, I thought it'd be more fun with you around."
"Well excuse me for not bein' excited about myown kidnappin'," I gruffed while turnin' back ta him. Oliver rolled his eyes and Shawn scowled.
"Try not to be too hard on us, man, we are just following orders," Fong put a hand on my shoulder and I glared at him but he did seem genuine. I sighed and just rubbed my face.
"Whatever, I'm goin' ta find a bathroom," I said as I turned and didn't look back. I heard Oliver sayin' some shit with my name but I couldn't bring myself ta care. I only cared about findin' somethin' here, somethin' that I could use ta either escape or contact my brothers.
I found a bathroom right in a corner of the room with tha bar area. I walked into tha room and glared at tha people that looked at me. I found it weird that no one except for Oliver seemed hostile towards me. Just what has Slash been tellin' them about me? I just can't believe that they respect him that much.
Once in tha bathroom I sighed in relief ta not be in front of any watchin' eyes. I looked around at tha dirty white walls and checkered tiles. I stared at tha floor and slumped in defeat when a feelin' of homesickness overwhelmed me. I looked at tha cracked mirror and saw my sleep tossed dark blonde hair and tha anger was stark clear in my emerald-amber eyes. I sighed and scratched at my hair while lookin' around.
I looked back at tha mirror and nearly fell over in shock when it looked like I was lookin' at Fearless himself. Blinkin' I saw it was just my expression. I exhaled loudly and put a hand on my chest, aware that I had nearly flew back at tha wall. What tha SHELL was that?! It looked just like Leo, from tha dark brown hair ta tha cobalt-amber eyes. We were both tha only ones with amber flicks in our eyes. Why was I seein' Fearless now?
KNOCK. KNOCK.
"What?!" I shouted, blushin' because I had jumped nearly three feet in tha air from surprise.
"Raph! You need ta get out here now!" Fong was yellin' loudly. I rose an eyebrow and opened tha door in curiosity. He seemed relieved when he saw me and behind him I saw Slash with a lot of Dragons swarmed around him. Everyone looked nervous. Fong grabbed my arm and I glared at him, "You need to hide in the closet!"
I gave him a look. I just don't know what that look was, "Excuse me?"
"Hide in the closet! Hun is here!" Fong added lookin' scared. My eyes widened at tha mention of tha supposed Purple Dragon Leader and I was so surprised that Fong was able to drag me a few doors down and flung it open. He pushed me inside, "We'll get you when he leaves, for the love of all that's good in the world do not come out!"
I didn't even get a word in before he slammed tha door shut and I heard it locked. I growled as I realized how cramped I was. I nearly stepped in a mop bucket and a broomstick landed on me. There were shelves with cleanin' supplies and boxes of old nick-nacks layin' about. I scowled.
What a perfect day already!
I froze when I heard tha beginnings of tha conversation just outside. A seriously deep voice rumbled closely towards me and I could feel my heart quicken. They had moved into tha bar/kitchen room...
"Slash, I am very pleased that you've done such a good job watching after everyone," a voice praised and I just knew that this was Hun. Man had some seriously low vocals on him.
"Thank you Hun," Slash, tha ever so good actor, replied happily, "Have you heard news of instructions from Saki? Is that why you've returned?"
"Yeah," Hun answered and my eyes widened again. I clenched tha bottom of my red and white rocker t-shirt I put on before explorin' earlier, "Master Shredder told me pieces of his plans but expressed a concern with me."
"And that concern is?" Slash questioned, soundin' confused but I'm pretty sure it was mostly faked.
"Master Shredder is angry because Hamato Raphael is missing," Hun replied and I gasped at hearin' myself bein' brought up in tha conversation. I bit tha top of my thumb ta keep myself quiet, "He wants the Purple Dragons to try and find out where he is."
"We can do that," Slash answered and I was surprised at how calm he was, "I can set up schedules and put together teams to search for him."
"Good," Hun praised, "Tell me if you find out anything at all. And keep an eye out if you ever see any of the other Hamatos in Chinatown. Master Shredder wants to know everything about the boys."
"Yes sir," Slash said and I heard a certain withheld tone in his voice, "We actually had someone spot Hamato Michelangelo nearin' Chinatown yesterday."
"Yes, Master Shredder knows about that already," Hun chuckled, "Those little brats are in for a treat."
My heart hammered loudly and blood drained from my face. Mikey was near Chinatown?! What was he thinkin'!? Where were Leo and Donnie when this happened?! I bit harder on my thumb, my heart beatin' wildly in my chest. I was so upset and shocked I missed some of tha conversation.
"We will not let you or Saki down, Hun," Slash lied through his teeth.
"Good, keep me posted," Hun ordered and I heard Slash hum in acknowledgement. It was quiet for a few seconds save for the patter of feet movin' around. I moved my thumb and gritted my teeth together. What tha hell is Saki and Hun plannin' and why did Hun call Saki, "Master Shredder"?
I jumped when Fong opened tha door and I immediately scowled and pushed past him. Slash was standin' in tha same spot as before, calm and collected in a way that pissed me off. My eyes slitted in fury and I growled at him. I watched some of his members file in close ta him, lookin' warily at me.
"WHAT is goin' on Slash?!" I demanded as I stood directly in front of him. Slash looked at me in a stoic way that reminded me of Leo. A pang hit my heart and I felt so fed up with everythin', "What is Saki plannin'?! Why was Mikey near Chinatown and how did Saki know that?!"
"Raph-"
"No!" I yelled, whirlin' on Shawn, who was in tha middle of tryin' ta calm me down. I was a little surprised to see Slash, Shawn, and Fong look a little sad for me. For ME! "What do ya guys know!?"
"I told you that Saki was plannin' on doin' something. I didn't want anything to happen to you," Slash spoke up and I glared at him, my emerald eyes narrowin', "I am just tryin' to help you Raph."
"I don't care about ME! I care about my brothers! What does he want ta do ta my brothers, or ta my Father?" I hissed and Fong took another step back, draggin' Shawn with him.
"All I know is that he is havin' them watched," Slash shrugged, avoidin' my eyes. I frowned and crossed my arms ta hide tha shakiness, "And his plan evolves around Hamato Yoshi adopting you four."
"Leo's already been adopted and so have Donnie and I," I paled, thinkin' of Mikey, "What can he do to mess up what's already happened?"
"I have no idea," Slash looked annoyed now and he shrugged again.
"I heard that he is planning on using that blue boy to get to Yoshi," Shawn pipped up and I glared at him, "Isn't his name Leo? Yeah, I heard Hun say how much Saki dislikes him the most out of you four."
I felt like I paled even more. How could he hate Leo so much? Leo was brave, stoic, yet warm and fiercely loyal and protective. How can anyone hate him? Sure, he's annoying as hell but...but...
"Raph?" Slash put a hand on my shoulder and I jerked away roughly. I don't think I've ever glared at anyone the way I was glaring at him. His eyes widened.
"If anything happens to my family I'll never forgive you," I said darkly and he paled himself. Shawn and Oliver's eyes widened while Fong wrung his hands nervously, obviously not likin' the tension. I continued to stare into turquoise eyes. Deadly serious and deadly furious. Slash knows me better than anyone here.
"I never said I wasn't going to help the rest of your family," He quickly added with his hands up ta soothe me.
"Yeah? Well ya better be helpin' them soon Slash or so help me God-"
"We will, okay Raph? We're just here to help you," Shawn soothed and tensed when I turned wild eyes on him, "I know I wasn't too great with Donnie, but I was just jealous of him. And I handled the kid too roughly and I know you'll never forgive me for either but we do care about you Raph."
I said nothin'. It all hurt. It all hurt too much. I looked at Slash, who must of seen all tha warrin' emotions in my eyes. I couldn't do this right now... I took off towards my "room" in a dead run.
"Raph!" Slash called, soundin' worried.
I ignored him and slammed tha door shut. I felt like havin' a panic attack. My family is bein' watched and in danger and God knows what else that Saki is plannin'! And I'm here...I'm...just here...
How is it fair that I'm tha only one that gets to be safe?
Donatello's Point of View:
Leo and I huffed with each breath we took. We were still running across streets and down the side walks. Everyone was turning to look at us oddly and we couldn't bring ourselves to care. We searched up and down the streets for Mikey and didn't dare take a break even though my lungs and leg were screaming at me to stop.
"Where could he be?!" Leo hissed harshly as we stopped for just one second at an intersection that had a red light for civilians. I gulped in breaths of air, feeling my heart hammering in my chest.
"I don...don't know..." I gasped and put a hand on my sternum. Leo continued to look around as I got my breathing together. I rubbed a hand over my jeans, trying to ignore some of the pain of my still healing leg.
"Don?" I jumped when Leo touched my arm. I looked up to come face to face with worried cobalt amber eyes. I smiled slightly, even with Mikey and Raph he still had the room to be worried for me.
"I'm okay. My leg just feels sore from not moving it around like this," I said with a wave of my hand. Leo looked briefly guilty and I sighed, "It's not your fault Leo. I would have been running for Mikey like this with or without you."
He blinked at my serious tone and we both shared a laugh. He wiped at his eyes and I put a hand over my mouth to stifle the giggles when I noticed people looking at us like we had two heads on one body. Jeez, people really needed to mind their own business. Wait...
"Excuse me!" I exclaimed to a brunette male that passed by and was staring at us crazily. He blinked in shock and blushed a bit for whatever reason, "Have you seen a blonde male run by here?"
He looked confused and Leo straightened in confusion behind me. "Don?"
"I'm sorry, what?" The brunette male questioned and I face palmed. How do I describe Mikey in a way that someone might understand? Mikey was pretty much a face to remember...I paused.
"Have you seen a little blonde kid running through here?" I asked again and he seemed to think about it.
"Sorry, I haven't seen a kid around here," He shrugged and I slumped my shoulders in defeat. He gave us one last look and walked away. Leo put a hand on my shoulder and smiled encouragingly at me. I smiled back, trying not to let my worry consume me.
"Excuse me!"
We both froze and turned to see a brunette middle aged woman of about 45 walk up to us with a few grocery bags in a basket on her arm. She was smiling at us and her light brown eyes twinkled.
"Yes, ma'am?" I asked with a tilt of my head.
"I'm sorry, I overheard your conversation with that man," She replied sheepishly and I blinked at her. I noticed Leo was just staring at her too, "I know what kid your talking about."
"Really?!" Leo and I exclaimed simultaneously.
"Yeah, is he an adorable little blonde child with sky blue eyes and freckles?" She smiled patiently and my heart soared. Leave it to Mikey to leave an impression.
"Yes," Leo exhaled with such relief, "Yes, that's him!"
"Sweet child. He tripped twice down the sidewalk. Had me so nervous!" She giggled and I smiled, remembering the earlier phone conversation, "Poor child dropped his phone and money down a sewer grate."
Leo and I shared a shocked look. He dropped his phone down a grate? So he wasn't in trouble at all? But if so why did he sound like he was trying to tell us something?
"Do you know which way he went?" I asked politely and she nodded.
"He was going this way, as a matter of fact. I thought I saw him stop in a store but I am not sure after that," She replied regretfully. Leo clamped a hand on her shoulder.
"Thank you so much, ma'am. We have to go find him!" Leo said excitedly and I nodded. The woman smiled warmly at us and nodded her head.
"I hope you find him. Bye now." She dipped her head again and began walking away. Leo and I shared another look and smiled widely, obviously happy that Mikey was okay! Now we just had to find him!
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We walked into each store near the sidewalks we were walking on. Statistically he had to be in one of the stores according to the brunette woman from before. Leo seemed to get worried again the longer it took for us to find him. And then we stepped back into the streets after checking a men's clothing store. I saw shimmers of blonde hair and my heart stopped.
"Leo!" I grabbed his arm quickly and startled him. I pointed with my other hand, "Leo, look! It's him!"
Leo's eyes quickly widened and he didn't think of anything else. He dashed off, practically leaving me in the dust. I stumbled awkwardly and then rushed to catch up with him. Before Leo even touched his shoulder Mikey turned around and nearly got barreled into. He looked okay, if not a little dirty. I was surprised to see the bags on his arms and a brand new sky blue IPhone 6 in his hands. He smiled widely.
"Bros!" He stretched his arms wide and gave us an even bigger grin, "What's up?!" Leo looked like he lost it while I was just too relieved to care about Mikey's carefree nature right now.
"What's up?! I'll tell you what's up, Mikey! We thought you were kidnapped or God knows what and you where...SHOPPING?!" Leo yelled and Mikey quickly put his hands up, looking embarrassed as people began to stare at us. But Leo wasn't budging now that he started and I noticed he wasn't letting go of Mikey's arm anytime soon.
"Dude, bros...I can...I can totally explain," He soothed and I sighed once I finally caught my breath. I put a hand on Leo's shoulder and tried not to flinch when he whirled around to pin me with his big brother gaze. Now I see why Raph hates it when Leo looks at him like this...
"Maybe we should move somewhere were we aren't in the way?" I proposed and Leo finally seemed to realize we were in the middle of the streets. He blushed and nodded, quickly jerking Mikey in the direction of the Town Square park just across the intersection. We found a place to sit against the large fountain in the middle of the park. Mikey put down all of his belongings and gave Leo a proper comfort hug.
"Sorry I scared you bros, I didn't mean to trip again," Mikey laughed nervously while scratching his blonde hair. I didn't see anything wrong with him and his eyes didn't betray that anything horrible happened. I relaxed and smiled, "But I did have something to tell you! You'll never believe it!"
"Yeah?" I asked and Mikey nodded showing off the new phone he had, "Where did you get that? Or, I guess I should ask, how did you get that?"
"Remember that I was going to buy some food?" Mikey questioned before Leo and I nodded in response. He smiled, "Well that's when I tripped again and all my stuff fell down the sewer grate!" Leo and I shared an amused look.
"Some woman saw you and told us," Leo told him and he blushed. I laughed and patted his head, "But Mikey, how did you buy the new phone and whatever else are in those bags?"
"Food!" Mikey's eyes sparkled and I laughed a little harder, "And some new clothes. Like, look at this!" Mikey quickly went into his bag and drew out a boggin that some of the skaters wear. He placed it on his head and tilted his head around as if we were in a fashion show. I rose an eyebrow. Nonetheless it was a bluish gray and complemented our baby brother's eyes.
"That's nice, little brother, but what did you have to tell us that we wouldn't believe?" Leo smirked and Mikey blinked. His freckled face drew into a thoughtful frown that I wasn't sure how to interpret.
"Well, I met this guy with Leatherhead the other day. He was real down on himself and sort of weird but I'm used to those types of people," Mikey began while I unconsciously leaned forward, "He seemed surprised by me or whatever. I saw him again today and you won't believe it. That same guy was Oroku Saki! Behind the scar on his face I could see the same man in Sensei's photos!"
Leo and I gasped but unlike me Leo jumped up from his seat and stared down at Mikey in shock, "Mikey, you saw Oroku Saki?! Did he do anything to you?"
Mikey frowned again," Yeah, dude, he gave me 200 dollars which paid for my phone, Mika said she was gonna get me a plan anyways, and a couple clothes and a bit of food, why?"
"Mikey, you know Sensei wants us to stay away from him!" I exclaimed, beyond horrified at what I just heard. Mikey looked down at his lap looking slightly annoyed but I didn't care. What was he thinking?!
"He came to me first, dudes, and he was nice! Why is it so hard to believe people can change?" He retorted and I was surprised at how strongly he felt about this. I bit my lip. I don't know Oroku Saki but with what Sensei told us...how can a man like that change for the good? I guess it's possible..but...
"Are you crazy Mikey?!" Leo shouted, looking worried and older than he had any right to, "He did so many horrible things to Sensei when he was younger and killed his wife and daughter!" Mikey's face smoothed out and he looked sad.
"Yeah, I guess so..." He shrugged and I put my hand over his, smiling supportively. He looked at me and tried to smile but it was soft and weak, "I was stupid for forgetting that...sorry Leo." Leo's face fell and he sat back down to draw Mikey into another hug.
"No, I'm sorry. You're having a lot going on and you don't need me yelling at you. I was just so worried, Mikey. I can't be everywhere at once watching all my little brothers," Leo joked lightly. Mikey snorted and I rolled my eyes for fun.
"You do realize that we are all the same age Leo," Mikey taunted with a small smirk, the light coming back to his blue eyes. Leo chuckled and withdrew from the hug.
"We are still minutes apart, Mike," Leo said as he grinned. I laughed at Mikey's pouty face. It was good to be rid of the tension at last, "Anyways, Don, text April and Casey to ease their minds. They're probably going crazy if they haven't already."
"Casey probably has," I smirked as I withdrew my phone from my back pocket while Mikey snickered. Leo shook his head with a smile on his face. I sent a quick text to April and Casey both about finding Mikey and that he was fine.
April: You better explain what the heck happened soon!
Casey: It's about to be lunch, dude, what was Mike doin'?
"Don, I think we should head home. When Sensei get's home he is not going to be happy about us skipping," Leo smiled nervously and I paled at the thought. But it was good reason...so maybe he'd spare us punishment.
"Dudes, I don't gotta head back to Mika's until around 6 for an assessment so I'm free," Mikey babbled happily as I looked down at my phone again, "And dude, tell April and Casey whatever you gotta."
I snorted and began texting them back.
Me to April: I will, we'll meet up soon! :D
Me to Casey: Dude, chill before you blow. Mikey was shopping for a new phone, LONG story...
"Let's go, Don," Leo touched my arm to get my attention. I nodded and we waited for Mikey to get all his bags together before we began walking out of the park.
"Hey Donnie?" Mikey perked up as we neared the exit. I blinked and looked over at him. He was staring at his new phone and he pointed to it, "Why didn't you tell me that these phones are awesome?"
I laughed, "Sorry, I'm just so used to technology I guess I forgot what the perks would be like for you."
"Forgot indeed because apps are amazing!" Mikey beamed and Leo chuckled, "Oh! And are you...going to tell Sensei about me seeing that Saki guy?"
"Oh absolutely," Leo nodded and I laughed at Mikey's shocked face. Leo snickered and nudged him in the side, "It's because we care about you bro that we're throwing you under the bus." Mikey frowned.
"Sure, whatever," He pouted with puckered lips and I smirked. I poked Mikey in the side and laughed after he squealed.
"You're so ticklish!" I teased and he blushed, "Probably the most ticklish out of us."
"Duh, I've tickled Raphie before and I don't know about you but Leo's like a robot or something," Mikey complained and I guffawed. Mikey and I both spluttered in surprise when we hit Leo's outstretched arms.
"Leo, what-" Mikey cut off when we both spotted the gray 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan that pulled to a stop right outside the entrance to the park in front of us. We tensed behind Leo, who had a fierce expression on his face, when the passenger door opened. We gasped.
"Frank?!" We yelled simultaneously and then proceeded to stare oddly at each other because even though we were quadruplets it was weird whenever this happened. Frank smiled in a confirmed way.
"I thought I saw you three out here. I told Terry to stop in case it was," Frank replied and we blinked owlishly at him. Terry waved excitedly from the driver's seat, as if he were getting some prize and I grinned stupidly, "Why aren't you kids in school? Well Yoshi told us about Michelangelo moving but aren't you and Donatello supposed to be in school?"
"Long story short we thought this one was in trouble," Leo explained while sending scolding looks to a bashful Michelangelo, "Can we have a ride?"
"Of course!" Frank beamed, his hazel brown eyes brightening. We smiled and filed into Terry's car, listening to Terry literally cheering about how good it was to see us again.
"How've you guys been? It's been awhile," Terry bubbled as he sped off, "And are we dropping you off at Yoshi's?"
"Actually take us to Miss Levard's," Leo said and Mikey gave him a wide eyed stare, "Sensei's not home yet and Mikey hasn't gotten to see his Mom."
"Leo..." Mikey beamed looking touched and I snickered at him, "You are so awesome! You're my favorite!" He winked and I pretended to be horrified.
"You're not allowed to pick favorites!" I protested and Mikey stifled a giggle.
"Ah, it's so good to see you all together..." Terry smiled and Frank nodded, both of them looked...off, "We heard about what happened...you know, with Raph..." We all wilted.
"Why'd ya bring that up?! You made them sad!" Frank lightly reprimanded and Terry gasped while apologizing over and over. Really, you'd think they were high schoolers sometimes. I rolled my eyes.
"It's okay," Leo promised with a little laugh, "We are handling it. I'm not too worried for Raph rather I'm worried for whoever took him." Leo's voice darkened again and I smiled nervously.
"Yeah, you're a little force to be reckoned with, I remember," Terry agreed as he laughed good naturedly. Frank shook his head. Mikey gave a goofy smile towards Leo, who calmed immediately.
"I'm worried for whoever took Raph too," I added and everyone looked at me in surprise for a moment, "Because that means they have to be the ones to deal with him." I smirked and everyone laughed, even Leo.
Despite what I just said I couldn't get the worry for Raph out of my head. How was he doing? Did he miss us as much as we were missing him? It just felt so odd without all four of us being together...
And I'm not sure how much more Leo can take before he finally loses his cool demeanor.
Casey's Point of View:
"That's the last thing Don sent," I shrugged as Mondo nodded his head seriously. Mondo looked so relieved when I told him that Mikey was okay but just dropped his phone in the sewers. Man, how unlucky could ya get?
"If Mike get's a new phone be sure that I get his number okay?" Mondo smirked and I nodded, laughing as I waved him off. He immediately started skating down the halls before I noticed him getting reprimanded by a teacher about it. I laughed harder.
"What's so funny Jones?" I turned to see Irma, one of April's friends, staring at me with a hand on her hip. I rolled my eyes. Ready for drama central, "April's looking for you."
"Really?" I perked up and she sighed, rubbing her face, "Where is she Irma?"
"No "thank you Irma?" for me? I'm not a messenger and I believe you have each other's numbers. Jeez, you're both so confusing sometimes," Irma complained and I just crossed my arms and scowled at her.
Irma, for whatever reason, didn't like me and spent every waking moment picking on me for everything that I did. I wasn't sure if she was just a bitch or not because she was nice to everyone else. But she wasn't half bad looking and she was April's friend. Her short black hair was chin length and had a purple stripe in it. She was a major nerd and had thick black glasses on her face full of slightly thick makeup plus she dressed very Gothic. I cringed.
"I'll tell ya thanks when you tell me where she is," I growled and then blushed a little, "My phone kinda died so whatever..." She smirked.
"Fine, she's right beside the chemistry room," She shrugged, clinging onto the book in her arms, "Are you two gonna skip? You better not skip! I won't have you ruining April's reputation!"
"Dudette, mind your own business! I like April and I don't want to ruin her reputation, would it occur to you that we have things to worry about together? Now get some respect," I sneered, feeling fed up. Irma froze and blinked at me like her eyes were dinner plates. She actually looked just a little bad as I walked away but I didn't feel bad. The girl needed to sort out her anger or something, not that I can say anything.
I mumbled angrily as I walked down the hall, pushing past people to make it to April on time. When I finally made it to her she was tapping her feet nervously, a science book in one hand and her phone in the other. She looked like she was scrolling through messages.
"Yo, Red!" I called and she flinched hard. Her round eyes found mine and she sighed.
"About time Casey!" She protested and I chuckled, "Didn't Irma tell you I wanted to see you? You weren't answering your phone!"
"Chillax, Red. My battery died and Irma took her sweet time getting to the point," I grumbled and April looked confused so I just shrugged, "What's up? Aren't ya going to class?"
"Yeah, in a minute, but did Donnie tell you that Mikey was okay?" April asked looking worried and I nodded. She sighed in relief, "I am so glad he wasn't hurt or kidnapped. The guys are dealing with so much right now..."
"Yeah, I know right? I just want Raph to be found," I sighed and felt my shoulders slump. She smiled sadly.
"Me too. He's fun to pick on," April giggled and I laughed, nodding my head in agreement. I had been thinking of everything Leo told us about that SUV and I'm still suspicious about the Purple Dragons, I don't know, something just seems off with the whole thing, "I also wanted to ask you something real quick..."
I blinked, "Oh sure, Red. What is it?"
"Do you think Donnie likes me?" She asked, a blush tinting her cheeks. My eyes widened and I sighed in defeat.
"Why don't ya ask him yourself?" I retorted and her blush increased.
"Cause he's shy, he'd avoid the question..."
"Then you'd have your answer, wouldn't ya?" I teased and she shrugged, shifting her feet around. I sighed again, but was surprised when I felt this didn't bother me as much as I thought it would. I always knew that April liked Donnie, but I guess I just hoped I could sway her opinion. No one could say I didn't try...
"I don't know..I want to know what you think...I am wondering if I should just tell Donnie how I feel," She muttered, looking very embarrassed.
"I would," I smirked and she blinked, "I wouldn't hold that stuff in, Red, and if Donnie doesn't like you back then something's wrong. The guy get's tongue-tied around you. So go for it!" I exclaimed and she smiled a little.
"Really?" She asked and I nodded, "Thanks Casey!" She hugged me and I blushed a little.
"No problem, Red, I just want you guys to be happy," I sputtered and she giggled, pulling away. She seemed much happier and I was glad because she was a force to be reckoned with when she was angry or sad.
"Excuse me..."
We both turned in surprise when a black haired girl stepped past a dude and walked right up to us. She looked friendly but something was different about her. She wore this red and gold make-up around her honey colored eyes. Her black hair was short in the back, which I also noticed was blonde, and the rest of her hair was brushed against the right side of her face, almost like a pixie cut. I saw this girl the other day and I swear her hair had been different then.
"Hi, my name's Karai," She smirked as she gave a small wave. I continued to stare at her in a confused way.
"Hey, I'm April!" April greeted warmly as she waved back. She gave me a pointed look, "That's Casey. Nice to meet you. Aren't you in my English class?"
"Yes, the English class with Leonardo in it?" She questioned and I narrowed my eyes. How did she know about him? April didn't seem as suspicious as me, though.
"Yeah, that's right. How'd you know him?" April asked, tilting her head.
"I've met his brother, Mikey, before and he spoke of him.." She replied but something told me she was lying. It was making me very confused, "So what's up? You guys looked like you were talking about something interesting."
I blushed and so did April, "O-Oh, we were talking about my crush...that's all."
"Oh that wouldn't happen to be on Donatello would it?" Karai asked with a smile and April's eyes widened, she nodded, "I noticed it because he blushes when he's around you."
"You're very observant," I calmly noted and she smirked at me. She nodded.
"I've been wanting to talk to you guys for awhile but didn't want to be weird about it," She shrugged and April smiled. She wasn't really buying this was she?!
"I was just about to tell Casey that I have an tutoring session for Math after school and can't take Leo and Donnie's assignments for them," April commented after checking her phone.
"I got hockey practice, Red," I reminded and she groaned, slumping over, "You could just go after tutoring..."
"Or I could take it to him. Leo's really friendly with me and Mikey's my new friend," Karai smiled and I gave her a look. April beamed and reached into her bag for some papers, "Do you have their address?"
"I can take it," I protested but April just gave me a weird look.
"You're being too paranoid. She's just a classmate and Mikey's friend," April whispered harshly to me and I sighed. April wrote down the guys' address and handed the papers over to her.
"Thanks! We should all hang out sometime," Karai offered and I saw no ill intent in her eyes. The whole thing confused me and I just gave up with understanding it. Was she really Mikey's friend? He's never talked about her yet he's never really had a chance to talk aboug her with everything that's going on...
"We should!" April smiled as the bell rang for the next class, "See you around, Karai!"
"Bye," She waved as she took off down the hall. I glared at April and just crossed my arms.
"What? Aren't you happy it's lunch time?" April asked me and I just rolled my eyes.
"Sure but that Karai chick doesn't sit right with me," I warned and she just sighed.
"I know. But I heard Leo telling me about her once or twice in English. He's been wondering about her so I just gave him a chance," April grinned and everything clicked into place.
"You are so setting them up aren't you?" I grinned wolfishly. She giggled and nodded her head. I lightly punched her in the arm and we set off towards lunch class together.
What was I even worried about in the first place?
I looked down at my phone as we walked side by side. I missed Raph so much and if I had to go investigate around Chinatown to search for him I would. But I couldn't tell the guys that because I didn't want them to worry and I certainly didn't want them to get in trouble.
I'll wait till after Hockey practice to go find the Dragon's hideaway.
Leonardo's Point of View:
"You'd think they spent forever apart," Donnie teased from where we stood by watching Miss Levard and Mikey squeezing the life out of each other. Miss Levard looked much healthier today and Mikey was ecstatic. What made Mikey happy made Donnie and I excited for him.
Terry and Frank were here too and met Miss Levard. I have always loved Master Terry in the dojo and his dojo has been my home before Sensei's for awhile there. Frank and Terry are great friends to Sensei and together make him act younger than he is sometimes.
"They both feel guilty," Terry told us and we blinked at him. He had a semi-serious look on his face, "From what Yoshi and you kids tell me it seems his Mom feels like she's just throwing him aside. And Mikey feels the same towards his Mother when it's not the same for either at all."
"Good observation!" Frank praised while Donnie and I shared a look. Mikey let go of his Mom all the while blabbing about his new things and showing them to her.
"He's not going to tell her about Saki," I commented while Frank and Terry's eyes darkened. We had told them everything while they drove us here. I liked having Frank and Terry's support on board it just made me feel better. The two could finds sources from around the world if they had to and that'd be great for finding Raph's kidnappers.
"We shouldn't worry her either. It wouldn't be good for her health," Donnie frowned worriedly while the rest of us nodded. Mikey turned towards us and was tugging on that new boggin of his.
"Guys, Mom says she's making brownies!" Mikey beamed while Miss Levard giggled while giving us a wink. I smiled.
"Is it the good type of brownies?" Terry joked and "oofed" when Frank elbowed him. Donnie covered his mouth to keep from laughing while Mikey just died laughing. Miss Levard didn't seem insulted either.
"They are legal brownies I assure you," Miss Levard replied in amusement and I smirked. Terry laughed as Mikey offered us seats on the couch. Frank and Terry sat down while the rest of us remained standing.
"I can't stay past a couple hours," Terry chimed as Miss Levard was about to go check on the brownies, "I have to go back to my dojo for my classes. Yoshi will be off then and would want to see you guys."
"Yeah, we'll head home then," I shrugged and they nodded in agreement. Miss Levard looked excited to have so many visitors stay for so long.
"Well let's eat some brownies, drink some sodas, and hang out guys!" Mikey cheered excitedly as he played some music on his new phone. I smiled but a part of me ached for Raph to be here to join in on the fun. I didn't dare ruin it for Donnie and Mikey though.
The two were just slinging arms around each other and clumsily dancing. This was Donnie I was talking about. Shy and secretive Donnie was dancing like a fool with Mikey. I shook my head with a fond smile.
Gotta love my brothers.
I loved this chapter just liked the others! Things are getting really good now! And April cracks me up but she doesn't realize who Karai is...lol XD
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