Hey guys! How's it going? I hope your all doing okay! My studies are keeping me on my toes as well as the little one year old girlie that I have claimed as my baby sister! Funny how those things work out...she's actually my second cousin but we are much closer than that title, so whatever :3
Special thanks to: Remcicles, Sonic155, tmntlover2013, Orange Dash, DistractedStudent, TheMaskedTimelord, Raph'sTwinSais, Lucy Dragneel4life, Mokenda, RoseDawn89, Just Call Me G, mARSHI 08, K, Athese, StuffyJinx, and DjBennyD! Thanks for reviewing! :D I got so happy...
To DjBennyD: One, I have seen the season finale and literally died. I wanted to kill Shredder in every single story of mine. That's the clean version compared to my thoughts at that time, thanks XD And I love the guys protecting Raph except they don't have his wants in mind lol... About Terry's wife, she's not a central character by any means, just mentioned here and there...I think only twice to be exact. XD You'll see her in the next chapter some. ENJOY! :D
To StuffyJinx: Karai kinda annoys me too but not so much. I like the idea of the Turtles having a sister like Karai C: Enjoy!
To Raph'sTwinSais: I loved the mirror image part! Raph must really miss them to be seeing them so much in his mind! :/ The rest I have planned out awesomely in my mind so I hope it's good! Thanks for reviewing and ENJOY!
HAPPY READING GUYS! C: Omg almost at 300 reviews how amazing. I love you all :'D WARNING: for Raphie's language!
Michelangelo's Point of View:
"Dudes, remind me why we have to leave early?" I complained while pouting in the passenger seat of LH's black Dodge 250. Seriously, this was a nice truck...Wait, focus Mikey!
"Because Sensei should be home by now and we need to tell him you saw Saki," Leo reminded with a calm tone. I watched LH look over at me during a red light with an eyebrow raised. Oh great, I didn't want to have to tell him...
"Who is Saki?" He questioned in curiosity, "Do you mean the powerful business man of Saki industries? That Saki?"
Leo's lips tightened from where I was looking at him in the side view mirror. I looked at my lap and ignored the uneasy feelings stirring in my belly. I suddenly wished that Raph was here...not that I didn't love Donnie and Leo but each of my brothers had their perks. Donnie made me calm and happy, Leo made me feel loved and protected but Raph actually made me feel safe and secure in that little way that was different from Leo's.
"Yes, that Saki. It's a long story Leatherhead but he's not a good man at all," Leo explained leaving out our family's personal details. Well, I considered LH family cause he was my cousin, maybe not by blood but still. He's family. I understood that it was Sensei's business to tell...not mine or Leo's.
"I see. That's all I need to know," LH's face darkened and I wanted to gulp at the look in his leaf green eyes. I decided to hell with it. He should know who we are talking about.
"Leatherhead, you remember that man that was talking to me when you helped that lady the other day?" I inquired while Donnie and Leo tensed. Leatherhead looked over at me in surprise and nodded, "Well that guy was Saki. I saw him today too, he gave me money to buy this phone and new clothes!"
Leatherhead's eyes widened as he stared at the road but kept glancing at me, "Leonardo says this man is dangerous and you met him again?" His voice was full of disbelief.
"He met me actually...when I tripped and lost all my stuff. He was nice to me," I protested slightly, feeling annoyed how everyone assumed I was begging for trouble. I was just on my innocent way to the store, thank you very much!
"That doesn't matter Mikey. For all we know he might know who you are and is trying to get on your good side," Donnie said insistently and I sighed, shrugging my shoulders. That could be true but he didn't look as if he hated my guts nor did he act like he knew me as anyone other than that "boy from the streets". I wonder if he thought I was homeless?
"Your brother is right, Michelangelo," Leatherhead mumbled, his grip on the steering wheel tightened, "I have come across many men like him and they are very manipulative..."
"Okay guys, I'm good. I understand. I'll steer clear," I promised with a hand up, my blue eyes sparkling with unusual seriousness. I didn't know just how upset they were over this...but my brothers and especially Leatherhead know what they are talking about.
I watched in amusement as relief bled into their bodies and finally most of the tension was gone. Leatherhead began to ask me how my new foster home was working out to which I replied favorably. As I discussed my excitement for my adoption I heard Donnie fussing in the back seat.
"You okay, Don?" Leo asked in a confused way. I looked back to see Donnie staring at his phone in an annoyed manner.
"April is freaking out because she can't find Casey. School ended just a hour and a half ago and she says that Casey's coach cut their practice short. But Casey wasn't there." Donnie explained with a slightly hidden worry in his warm brown eyes.
"So Casey's missin'?" I asked feeling very worried for my rowdy friend. Donnie rolled his eyes and seemed dismissive.
"Probably avoiding April because he doesn't want to study Algebra...I texted him and he's ignoring my texts too." Donnie told us and I immediately set to work on my phone. Earlier I had re-installed all my friends numbers. I sent a quick text to Casey and then felt as if we were all overreacting.
"I'm sure he's fine," Leo shrugged as I noticed he was also texting. Big brother isn't big on texting unless it's important and if he's texting us so that just told me that he was also worried about Casey. Leatherhead looked between us nervously as he pulled onto the road that would lead us to the street Leo lived on.
Suddenly Don, Leo, and my own phone went off and we all blinked at each other. We unlocked out phones to see a message from Casey. Relief rushed through me so hard I nearly gasped.
To Don, Leo, Mike, April: I'm with the family so quit freakin' out.
"I am gonna kill him I swear to science," Donnie groaned as he face-palmed. I grinned at him and Leatherhead also seemed a bit happier that our worry was ebbing away. I saw Leo study his phone with a thoughtful expression on his face as he looked like he was warring with himself on the inside.
"Leo, you okay?" I asked in confusion. He blinked and then looked up at me. He put his phone away and smiled warmly at me.
"Yeah, I"m fine Mikey," Leo nodded and I smiled brightly, turning back in time to see LH pull onto our street and then pulled into Sensei's driveway. Leo was right earlier; Sensei's car was here and felt nerves of steel in my belly. Sensei was not going to be happy about Saki meeting me. I dont' think I'll have nay independence anytime soon.
I sighed as we got out of the car. Donnie came around still grumbling about Casey worrying everybody when he saw me shaking. He smiled softly and wrapped a arm around my shoulders. In turn I noticed that he wasn't limping as much as he used to.
"When do you get the cast boot thing off your leg, Donnie?" I questioned because I forgot. I knew he told us one or two times before Raph disappeared but I can't remember what he said. Leo also looked up at my question. Donnie laughed at my wording.
"Next Friday," He told us and we smiled excitedly. That wasn't that far away and then Donnie can run around with us without pain. Donnie noticed our inner thoughts and lightly hit me in the arm, "I'm fine. It doesn't hurt as much anymore."
"Good!" I cheered, feeling the guilt of him having to run after me ebb away. Leo smiled fondly at us as we reached the front door. Leo fumbled with the lock as I looked up to see Leatherhead looking around in admiration. He had been here before but that was when Raph was kidnapped.
As soon as we stepped inside we saw Sensei sitting on the couch in front of the TV with a steaming mug of tea in his hands. I grinned at the familiarity of it all. Sensei smiled at us eagerly and turned down the TV, "My sons! And Leatherhead, how good to see you."
"It is good to see you too Hamato-san," Leatherhead smiled nervously but trying to appear polite. I grabbed his hand to encourage him. He wasn't good at speaking with people most of the time. But Sensei continued to smile as he watched us.
"How was school?" Sensei asked before I became nervous and accidentally squeezed LH's hand. Leo and Donnie looked at each other nervously, "My sons?" Sensei sounded worried now.
"We have something to tell you, Father. If you could hear us out until the end..." Leo confessed as he wrung his hands nervously which I found to be an adorable trait him and Donnie shared when they were nervous. Look Don's doing it too now! I smiled behind my other hand.
"Very well. Why don't you all take a seat," Sensei directed with a serious look in his eyes. My smile faded and the nerves came back. But my brothers were looking at me expectantly yet encouragingly and I sighed. We all walked towards the couch that Sensei sat on. He got up and moved towards his favorite chair while the rest of us filed onto the couch. I fought the urge to giggle at how ridiculous LH looked sitting on our small couch but I refrained, "Continue Leonardo."
"Well Donnie and I were at school during our free class when Mikey called to check up on us," Leo began as he nodded towards me. I smiled when Sensei looked at me and then looked back to Leo, "Well Mikey was trying to tell us something when the call went static and we panicked, thinking something bad happened. So Donnie and I left school to find him."
Sensei's wide eyes landed on me to continue the story and I felt my voice stick in my throat at first. I quickly swallowed and attempted to speak, "Um, well I tripped and my money and phone landed in the sewers through a grate. I was upset but before that, uh, I saw...S-Saki..."
I could tell it was taking everything Sensei had not to shout. His eyes were wider before he narrowed them and I somehow found the courage to finish, "I remembered him as the guy I met with Leatherhead the other day. He had not realized who I really was and he gave me 200 dollars to buy this phone and I bought clothes. He was nice to me so he didn't do anything bad to me."
Everyone was silent except for my intake of breath. I had just spit all that out like word vomit. Leatherhead patted my back softly, smiling at me in a happy way. I returned it with a shaky smile. Sensei stared at me for the longest time before he opened his mouth.
"He did not hurt you?" He asked softly and I nodded, beaming that he didn't seem angry with me, "That is good, however, I do not want you ever to interact with him again, understood?"
"Hai, Sensei," I replied sheepishly, my heart pounding, "I didn't mean to. He approached me first. He seemed really confused by me so I'm not sure what he was thinking."
"We are lucky if he does not know your true identity. I assume that he has you four being looked into so I am doubtful of his intentions with you. It is too coincidental," Sensei explained with a narrowed glare to the floor. Leo caught my attention as he fidgeted beside Donnie, who was on my other side.
"So you think he spies on us?" Leo questioned with a livid look in his cobalt-amber eyes. Donnie and I shared a look and gulped. Leo and Raph were scary when they were livid like that.
"I have no proof, but yes. This is why I stress the importance of staying together," Sensei frowned worriedly as he pointedly looked at me. I looked down sadly and Donnie wrapped his arm around me, tucking me against his side in a calming manner, "But I am glad you told me this, my sons. I do have some good news now..."
We all perked up with wide eyes, even Leo and Leatherhead. Sensei smiled softly at us as his posture became much more relaxed. I nearly bounced in my place if Donnie's arm wasn't around me.
"what's the good news Sensei? Did you find out something about Raph?" Donnie asked with an eager smile. Sensei's smile dropped and he looked down. We immediately paused and looked down too.
"No, not yet. The police are still scouting the city for him. Now that it has been awhile they are planning to put out fliers as well," Sensei told us and I snickered.
"Raphie is going to be so angry and embarrassed," I said lightly, to drop the tension. Leo and Donnie smirked at me, agreeing wholeheartedly. We couldn't wait to see his face again, "But anyways, what is the good news if it's not about Raphie?"
"I have received all of the necessary paperwork on Donatello and Raphael. They are officially Hamatos," Sensei smiled warmly as he reached for a brown folder to show his proof. There were some documents I didn't understand but I saw that Sensei had both of their birth certificates.
"Yay!" I cheered and Leatherhead grinned brightly. Leo and Donnie were frozen though. Before anyone had time to blink Donnie had thrown himself on Sensei, who apparently saw this coming because he was the Wizard of Oz.
"Oh my God!" Donnie was crying lightly but smiling as brightly as the sun. I looked at Leo and for once we both had the same look in our eyes. Excitedly, we both threw ourselves at Sensei and Donnie, sharing a rare hug that would have been complete if Raph were here, "I am so happy- you just- you don't even know how much I love you Sensei!"
Sensei looked like he was about to start crying so I hugged everyone a bit tighter and looked towards LH, who was beaming at me happily. I beckoned him over but he blinked owlishly as I grinned. "Come on LH! You're my family too!"
I jumped on him and gave him a big hug which he returned immediately, nearly crushing me while my brothers and Sensei laughed behind me. I knew LH was still shy but I was going to make it known just how much I loved him as if he were one of my own brothers. "Thank you, my friend. I am so happy for you and your family."
"Thank you Leatherhead," Sensei smiled in a pleased way as I watched them break apart from their hug. Donnie was clinging to Leo, still happily emotional about the news. In his other arm was the brown folder hugged tightly to his chest.
"I can't wait till my paperwork finishes!" I declared and they watched in amusement as I flailed my arms around dramatically, "I wanna be Hamato!"
"You already are a Hamato," Leo replied fondly as he rubbed my blonde hair. I slapped at his hands as he laughed and continued to use his hands to tease me while Donnie laughed at the both of us.
"Tonight I am inviting all our friends over for a celebration dinner. I think we could all use the temporary distraction," Sensei smiled as we nodded eagerly. Raph wouldn't want us to be down in the dirt 24/7 especially about him.
I squawked when Leo and Donnie ganged up on me with renewed vigor. Before we got too into our play-fight the doorbell rang and everyone jumped. I saw Leatherhead, Leo, and Sensei tense up and wondered what was happening now...
Casey's Point of View:
I could hear my phone going off but I ignored it one, because I already knew who it was and two, I didn't have time to answer April, Don, Mike, or Leo. They would all figure out in a heartbeat that I was lying to them and in Chinatown...not to mention that I didn't want them in Chinatown because it's dangerous and Raph would kill me silently while I sleep if I let them follow me here.
I sucked at lying to people because of my bluntness which is one of the reason why I am so brutally honest with people. What can I say? It's who I am! Which is why when telling my Dad that I'd probably be home late I had to lie and say I was staying with April at the school for a study date. He knows I suck at Algebra so he easily bought the lie without being suspicious so score for me!
I had no idea what I was gonna do if I came across any Purple Dragons though, that's the only downfall. Heh, I could tell you what I'd like to do but that probably wouldn't be smart...If they really did have Raph there is no tellin' why and I don't want to risk my buddy's life by being reckless.
Zipp!
I rose an eyebrow and looked down at my vest pocket. I really wanted to see what all the texts were about...but...I didn't want them to know what I was doinggg...but what if it's important? I sighed out loud, attracting unwanted attention from passerby's as I grabbed my Android and unlocked it.
?: Hey dude, it's Mikey on my new phone! Ur done with hockey, right? :D
April: Casey, why didn't you meet me after school? Mondo said something about you rushing out of school in a hurry. What's up? You better not be ignoring me because of Irma!
Don: Hey idiot, April's texting me saying you are not answering her. Will you stop worrying everyone?
I rolled my eyes at Don's text, it sounded so much like him. My eyes caught on Leo's message.
Leo: Casey? I don't know what you're doing...but be careful.
My eyes widened and I scratched at my head. Leo always was weird with knowing things about you than you knew yourself. Did he figure out what I was up to? I sure hope not! I sighed.
To Don, Leo, Mike, April: I'm with the family so quit freakin' out.
I put my phone away and looked around, trying to spot a Purple Dragon member. If I could just find one I could follow them to their hideout and in turn I could sneak around and maybe try to find any clue that Raph is being held there.
My luck increased when I tried to cross a street and this black SUV swerved and didn't slow down for me and this other man, we barely made it across. People frowned and the man beside me cursed just about more than me, which was slightly amusing. It's like...why go to Chinatown where you know they live and expect not to get run over by them?
"Excuse me!" I shouted as I nearly barreled into the group of people in order to follow the SUV. I quickly activated the skates hidden in the seams of my shoes so I could speed up and follow them much quicker. They turned a few corners and I had to wonder if there were even any police in Chinatown...
I pushed and maneuvered past people who yelled at me for 'being rude' and what not. Like seriously? What if it were a real emergency, which it is! People are so weird sometimes. I gasped as I saw the black SUV swerve and take to a road that didn't really have much buildings around it nor streets. I rose an eyebrow but followed anyways, as far away as I could so they couldn't notice me.
How far was this place anyways?
(Many moments later...XD)
I breathed heavily as I glared at the ground. I was hunched over with my hands on my knees. My chest was on fire and my legs felt like jello with trying to keep up with this SUV. Who the hell drives like that other than a high teenager? I think I just answered my own question...
"Got tha keys? The boss will kill us if we don't lock up the crates right," One of the Dragons said in a slightly bored tone. My eyes widened as I looked around the corner. There was big fence around a sanded area, probably a old construction site that never got finished. The building the guys were loading crates into looked more like a storage building. The one I'm leaning against looked like a old haunted warehouse. At least on the outside. The bricks looked old and the pipes rusted. windows were dark-tinted but some were broken is places.
A perfect place. No one would ever want to come around here...especially with that years old unfinished construction site beside the storage building. I watched the three Dragons load the crates as they talked to each other. I wanted to stick around and see if they said anything worth my time.
"You still worried about Slash? I'd worry more about Hun if I were you," The shortest Dragon shivered as he looked around. I ducked behind the building with wide eyes and harsh breathing. I don't know who I was more surprised to hear about. Slash or Hun? I knew Hun was the leader of the Purple Dragons but Slash? What the hell did he have to do with anything?
"Personally they are both very scary," The last Dragon replied impassively as I looked around, scanning them. They were finished and closing up the storage unit and SUV trunk, "I'd bet my money on Slash though. He's more strategic."
"True," The other two mumbled and shrugged as they locked up.
"I don't know why he want's the little red one under our protection so bad though," The short Dragon murmured with a thoughtful tone. My heart stopped. Red one? Raph? I crouched low and narrowed my eyes at them.
"Oh c'mon, he's entertaining, don'tcha think?" The last Dragon grinned as they stood together, "Isn't his name Raphael? Slash says they go way back or whatever because they are similar. I'd love it if Raph joined the Purple Dragons, Fong thinks so too!"
My eyes widened and I almost laughed. Raph? Joining the Purple Dragons? No way in hell is that ever happening; Raph would never do that to his family or to his friends! I gasped in alarm when my phone went off with a loud zipp! I cursed loudly in my head as I fumbled for it.
Leo: We are having a family dinner tonight. April, Leatherhead, Mondo, and the rest of us are going to be eating here. Mikey's Mom too. We'd like it if you came.
"What was that?!" The older Dragon shouted and I heard them shuffling. I winced and shoved my phone in my pocket quickly. I looked around and saw a few sporting gears piled up onto a broken crate. I grinned and grabbed the baseball bat, "It came from around there!"
"GOONGALA!" I yelled as I skated around the corner. They gasped and I took advantage, striking out on the shortest and oldest looking Dragons, who went down with a crack to their arm and the other to his mouth. The last Dragon was staring at me fearfully with wide eyes, "Where is Raph, huh? Where is he?"
"H-Hey, stay b-back man...!" He shouted as he pulled a knife from his pocket. I growled at him and saw that the shortest was getting up. I swung the bat around easily and hit him on the shoulder and then on the top of his head, knocking him out. The last Dragon blinked owlishly and the oldest on the ground was staring at me in disbelief. Hey, I don't play sports just because I like it.
"Listen, ya have about 2 seconds to tell me where my best friend before heads start rolling," I sneered and they both continued to stare. The last Dragon gulped, "I heard what ya said so don't play dumb."
"Don't tell him...S-Slash will kill us," The oldest Dragon stammered and flinched when I swung around on him with a glare, "Please...we are just following orders...a-are you crazy or something?"
"When it concerns my friends and family then absolutely. I'm not afraid to send anyone to the hospital," I agreed easily with a toothy grin. I gasped when the last Dragon was suddenly on me and nearly stabbed me in the arm. He missed and grazed it. I growled and the swung around, hitting him in the face and disorienting him,
I continued to hit him only two more times until he, too, was unconscious. I turned back to the oldest Dragon, daring him to test me. I snarled at him and he looked ready to pee himself. I would have laughed but I'll wait till I find Raph so we can share a laugh together. The oldest Dragon pointed to the door behind me.
"Go through there and then take the upstairs to the main area. That's where we stay and you're friend in there," He stammered in a shaky tone, never taking his eyes off my furious form.
I leaned almost into his face and smiled cruelly, "Thank dude. See what happens when you help people?" He nodded fast and I grinned as I swung my bat and knocked him out, "Tch, stupid Purple Dragons. I hate them all..."
I walked towards the door but didn't even get to go inside before I heard shuffling and an angry growl behind me. I turned, ready to swing my bat before my eyes widened at the size of the individual. Slash was standing over near the other three and he loomed over me.
"You are gonna pay for that pretty boy," He leered and I gulped before he brought a large fist down on my head. I saw stars and my vision faded to black. Fuck...sorry Raph...
Leonardo's Point of View:
I stopped wrestling with Mikey when the door bell rang. I got up slowly, wondering who could be visiting us unless it were April or Casey. I looked to Father who nodded at me. Donnie must of sense my nerves because he shifted a tad closer to Mikey and Leatherhead.
I approached the door and took a deep breath. As I opened it, however, I saw that it was Karai. I flushed immediately and wanted so bad to fix my hair and clothes. "K-Karai?"
She looked a tad different. Her hair was now in a cute pixie cut, or at least I think that's what April called that hair-style. Her amber eyes were pinned on me and she gave me a red lipped smirk. She was wearing a Breaking Benjamin T-shirt, white skinny jeans and black boots. I had to admit even though she liked the dark and punk styles it suited her. She was beautiful.
"Hello Leonardo," She greeted and I took notice that she had two folders, one purple and the other navy blue. I rose an eyebrow until I realized I was just standing there and I could feel my family's eyes on us, "April told me where you lived and she couldn't make it to your house to bring your assignments..."
"Oh!" I blinked and felt myself blush as Donnie and Mikey snickered behind me. I moved aside, "Please come in."
"Thanks," She grinned as she walked into the house. I closed the door behind us and stood there awkwardly. Everyone was looking over here and I noticed Mikey's eyes were blown wide.
"Hey wait- you're biker chick!" Mikey declared while Karai rose an eyebrow. She didn't look annoyed but amused and I also rose an eyebrow. They met each other before, "Dudette I didn't know you knew Leo!"
I remembered not wanting to tell Mikey about Karai because I was afraid she was bad news. Although she intrigues me I was scared that she still was bad news. I didn't understand her and I'm not sure how I feel about her yet. Donnie sent a wide eyed look towards me and I wanted to panic.
"Yeah, well it was only once and we don't have any classes together," Karai winked at him playfully and I was surprised at her laid-back attitude, "How are you doing, Squirt? Running into anymore people?" For some reason my heart did a flip flop a those words and I could tell it did the same to Donnie and Leatherhead.
"No, and I'm not a squirt. My names' Mikey!" Mikey pouted and Karai grinned at him. She blinked all of a sudden like she realized something and then handed me the navy blue folder.
"Here's your assignments Leo," She added as I took the folder from her. Our hands touched and I almost jerked away. Her skin was so soft. She seemed just as surprised before she whirled around to face Donnie, "You're Donatello, right?"
"Yeah.." He nodded shyly. Karai smiled and walked toward him, handing him the purple folder, "Oh, thanks."
"You're welcome," She replied before turning to Sensei. I watched her like a hawk, wondering what she was doing. I was surprised when she extended her hand to him, "Hello Hamato-san. My name is Karai."
Sensei seemed pleased with her manners and shook her hand. I felt the tension slowly leave my body and Mikey shot me a knowing smile that I blushed at. Leatherhead shook his head at my baby brother.
"Nice to meet you Karai," Sensei bowed his head and smiled, "I am happy to meet someone from my sons' school."
Karai smiled back and walked back a little, "I am glad. But I'm afraid I must be going or my Father will have a fit."
"Aww, leaving already?" Mikey pouted and Karai laughed at him, "Why don't you stay?"
"I would but my Father might get mad," Karai shrugged as she started for the door, "Maybe some other time though, Squirt." Donnie and Leatherhead snickered at Mikey's frown.
"I'll walk you out," I said politely and she grinned at me. I felt butterflies in my stomach as everyone else in the room gave me a knowing look. My eyes widened and my cheeks burned. What the heck? Even Leatherhead and Sensei?! I hid my face and rushed out the door after Karai.
"You okay?" She asked with an eyebrow raised. I nodded, walking down the steps to her, "Then why are you red?"
I blushed even more if that's possible, "My brothers are stupid sometimes..."
"Siblings are like that," Karai smirked as she stared at me. I crossed my arms and cleared my throat. Trying to appear cool. Her grin turned into a smile, a beautiful one. She's always smirking or grinning but she hardly ever smiles. I wonder why?
"Do you have any siblings?" I asked curiously. Her eyes dimmed only by a fraction and I was worried I'd unintentionally hit a mark, "Sorry..."
"No, that's okay. Actually I don't," She shrugged one shoulder, looking back up at me, "I've always wanted a sister or a little brother before."
"Siblings don't have to be blood siblings you know," I told her softly and she looked at me in surprise. It almost seemed she was embarrassed. I smiled a little bit, feeling accomplished.
"Whatever..." Karai looked away and shifted on one foot. I grinned this time. Suddenly I had an idea. I could spend more time with her and keep an eye on her this way.
"I know we don't have any classes together but..." I began and watched her look at me, "Would you like to hang out with me and my friends at lunch from now on?" Her eyes grew wide.
"Y-You want me to sit with you guys?" She asked in disbelief, looking like she was trying to control herself. When I nodded she blushed a little and shifted again. It was adorable, "Sure...i'll do it. April seems like a nice girl and she's mention this idea once or twice."
Thank you, April!
"Good, well see you then," I smiled as I waved one hand. Karai recovered and smirked at me.
"Bye Leo," She murmured as she turned and left. My heart skipped a beat at the way she says my nickname. Crap, I think I really like her after all...
I sighed and walked back into the house only to see my brothers grinning at me from the couch. My face boiled and Sensei laughed to himself. "You guys suck sometimes!"
"So Karai is eating lunch with us now?" Donnie asked innocently and I growled, running to the couch and pinning him. He laughed as he wrestled with me.
"You little spies!" I shouted but couldn't stay mad with the way they were smiling and laughing at me. I know they were just being brothers and were genuinely happy for me. I huffed and got off Donnie while rolling my eyes.
"Oh and dude the family dinner starts at 6. I invited Mondo! Frank, Terry, and his wife are coming and so is my Mom!" Mikey gushed and I smiled a little bit.
Mikey and Donnie both started gushing over the family dinner and the fact that April was also coming. Leatherhead and I just hung back and watched them. I texted Casey to ask him if he wanted to come to the dinner but I couldn't help but think of Karai's amber eyes.
They were like gold pools of warmth that hid a pandora's box.
Raphael's Point of View:
"Raph, you've been in all day! Please just come out and talk to Slash!" Fong argued through my locked door. Ha, that's what they get for puttin' me in a room with a lock. I growled warningly and heard Fond sigh.
I didn't feel like dealin' with them right now, why can't they understand that? I sat up in my bed and groaned in surprise when tha room spun. I had not really eaten anythin' all day and it was startin' ta affect me. I blinked away tha grogginess and stood up on tha floor slowly. Lookin' at tha spare cracked mirror I saw that I looked really pale. Not good.
I sighed angrily and walked ta tha door. I unlocked it and swung it open so fast I nearly hit Fong in tha face with it. Fong looked at me with annoyance that I ignored. I walked my way ta tha kitchen, tryin' ta not let it bother me that people were starin' or whisperin' behind my back.
"Raph! You're finally out!" I groaned when I made it ta tha kitchen but found Shawn sitting there with just Oliver. Oliver narrowed his eyes at me and I glared at him, "How are ya feeling? You look pale."
"I know," I rolled my eyes as I opened their fridge and grabbed tha first thing that looked appealin' which happened ta be leftover meat lover's pizza. Now that is too coincidental. I narrowed my eyes at them and they both shrugged.
"Slash knew you liked meat lovers," Oliver spoke with an accusin' voice that was supposed ta make me feel guilty. I just stared at him and continued on my way to heat up the pizza, "Lemme ask you something. Why are you being a dick?"
"Excuse me?" I asked whirlin' on him with anger in my eyes, "Ya dare even ask me that when ya know why?!" Shawn looked suddenly uncomfortable but I didn't give a shit about him.
Oliver slowly clenched the table and glared at me, "You know what I mean. Slash is trying to help you and work with you but you won't even give him a third of your attention. You're being an asshole and won't even let him explain himself!"
"Oh maybe that's because I don't trust him? He kidnapped me and doesn't care about anythin' I want! Fuck ya Oliver, ya don't know shit," I growled and nearly crushed he microwave when it went off.
"Okay guys, calm down," Shawn warned as he held up a hand. I snarled at him.
"Get that hand outta my face before I rip it off Shawn," I threatened and he immediately pulled back with a scared look on his face, "I haven't forgiven ya yet so stop actin' like were best friends, asshole."
"See? This is what I mean!" Oliver sneered and I ignored him ta pull out my pizza. I think I might kill someone today, God help me..."I'll never know why Slash is tryin' to help you!"
"You and me both," I replied with an eye roll, "I'll tell ya what I told him. I ain't interested if my family's in danger. Nice talk Oliver." I walked around tha table, puttin' a piece in my mouth and ignorin' them.
"What do you think he's doing right now?" Oliver demanded in an almost confused tone. I paused and turned ta him, also confused at his remark. Suddenly his eyes lit up and his lip curled into a smirk, "Oh, he hasn't told you, has he?"
"Told me what?" I frowned, clenchin' tha plate.
"Um, Oliver..." Shawn warned and Oliver waved him off. Shawn face palmed and now I knew I had ta know. This had better not be anythin' bad about my family.
"Slash has a plan to your family. He's been working hard and it might take awhile but he is planning on helping your family. Maybe not directly," Oliver shrugged as he continued ta smirk. My eyes widened. Slash actually wanted ta help my family? "But he took you in the meantime because he was scared of what Saki wanted to do with you."
I began ta feel a little guilty which is exactly what Oliver wanted. I frowned and looked down at my plate. Slash planned to help my family all along? Well he did say that one time that he had not planned ta not help my family. All very confusin'...What did Slash want?
"Oliver!" Slash's loud voice cut off the murmuring I didn't realize before and Oliver jumped at his brother's tone. Shawn and I had twin pairs of wide eyes, "Oliver, ya were supposed to be watching Justin and the others. They just gto attacked by-"
Slash came through tha crowd and paused when he saw me standin' there with a plate of pizza in my hands. I actually felt a little embarrassed for some reason. Then all of a sudden he scowled at me, "You...Raphael did you contact anyone?!"
"What?! No, ya won't let me!" I accused heatedly, wonderin' what was up with him. Shawn and Oliver also looked confused.
"What's going on bro?" Oliver questioned and Slash sighed, rubbing his face exasperatedly.
"I go to check on Justin and the others and found them all unconscious. This crazy kid with a bat knocked them all out and was about to come in here," Slash explained while starin' at tha three of us. His words caused my belly ta turn nervously. Crazy kid?
"Who was he?!" Shawn demanded in shock and tha murmurin' of tha others began again. Slash looked behind him and then looked ta me.
"It was Raphael's crazy friend. I saw him at school but I don't really know him," Slash explained as I sucked in a huge breath. Slash jerked his head and a couple of Dragon's dropped Casey's unconscious form in tha middle of tha almost circle. My eyes widened and I dropped tha plate.
"Casey!" I cried as I rushed ta kneel beside him. He only had a lump on his head that would definitely hurt and bruise but that was all. Wait...is that a small cut on his arm? I glared up at Slash who shrugged, "Is he okay?"
"Yup, just knocked him out. You do realize that he has to stay here with you now, right?" Slash half growled and I looked up at him. Oliver and Shawn shared a done look that almost made me grin, "You better reign him in because Hun will kill both of you if your discovered."
"Sure. Whatever, but these Dragons better leave him tha hell alone," I protested, happy that Casey would be stayin' with me, even if that meant he was bein' kidnapped as well.
Things have officially gotten crazy.
OH wow, 7,000 words. This was along one! But I'm glad! I had so much to get in there lol :) Hope you liked it. Raph is right, it is getting so crazy! Just hang in there Raph and Casey!
Casey's baseball scene was fun to write and almost reminded me of the 2003 version of Casey! XD I also liked writing the LeoxKarai fluff! She is such an interesting character to write...
Anyways, please review and let me know what you thought! STAY AWESOME! ;3