Hey guys! How you been?! I've been better now, I thought things were hectic for a minute there in my life but it's all good now. My birthday is coming up and I am so excited for it! Having a party on Halloween for it! ;D

Special thanks to: NightQuill87, Orange Dash, Chloe the Critic Cat, Sonic155, Lucy Dragneel4life, RoseDawn89, Raph'sTwinSais, TheMaskedTimelord, StuffyJinx, tmntlover2013, K, Athese, and Guest!

I love hearing from you guys because you always give me unique reviews! None are the same and I just reading what you guys have to tell me!

To NightQuill87: Karai and Shredder's relationship is tricky lol there is no telling with Karai because we all know how blunt she is…and yes Casey just had to go try and save Raph alone. I think they are funny in this chapter, hopefully you like it too! ;P

To Chloe the Critic Cat: Totally random here but I like your name, lol! It's cute. Anyways thanks for reviewing; I'm glad you love my story so much! It makes me really happy I thought that describing Karai's eyes like that would be awesome and completely accurate of her character! I'm happy that you noticed that. :D

To RoseDawn89: Yeah, at least Raph has Casey now- someone he trusts, and I'm glad you like me Karai moments. I just imagine her and Leo being such a complex couple and Karai would be amazing big sister to Don, Raph, and Mikey lol ^_^

I will continue to write sometime after Halloween! So I hope you all have a happy Halloween, be safe and beware of STRANGER DANGER! XD

HAPPY READING~! ^-^ WARNING: For language

Karai's Point of View:

I spun myself around in my Father's desk chair for literally the 17th time in 20 minutes. I stopped and put my elbows on his desk, sighing into my hands. What was the point of keeping in check with my Father if he was never here? Why was this even bothering me anyways? He's never ever been there unless he wanted something.

"Think he'd spare some time for his daughter," I muttered angrily in my palm. I traced patterns on his desk and wondered why he was so late this time. I had been wanting to tell him that I have successfully made it into Leo's group of friends and he wasn't even here for me to report to.

I looked down at my paused hands and just stared at them. I thought about Leo and his rowdy unique family. How Leo was so embarrassed when I came over and his brothers constantly teased him behind his back- making weird faces or gestures that made me want to die laughing, or how Hamato Yoshi's hands didn't feel cold like my Father's but warm and inviting.

But I quickly banished the thought. This was the man that caused the death of my Mother. He was going to pay very dearly for costing me a childhood without my Mother.

So why did it feel like I had a stone block on my chest? I couldn't help that my eyes were drawn to the brown file my Father had on his desk. I slowly opened and shakily pulled out the picture of Leo and his brothers. Leo loved his family so much, especially his brothers…..how can I ruin something like that?

"This is harder than I thought," I mumbled annoyingly to the air. I sighed and pushed away the pictures, surprised when a couple of papers got pushed out from the others. I grabbed them and curiously scanned them over.

What was Father doing with records of where my Mother lived while in Japan? Woah…these date all the way back before I was born! I have never even seen anything about my Mother much because Father hates to bring her up. Hey…are these my birth records-

"Karai, I have returned and…" I flinched hard and quickly shoved the files back into the folder before he walked through. I put my head in my hands to look innocent when in actuality my head was almost spinning and my heart thumping as if I almost got caught smoking weed or something, "-what are you doing sitting in my chair?"

I blinked quickly when I noticed that Father sounded oddly calm and giddy. Something had obviously gone his way and for some reason I was even more nervous, "I just got here and was bored waiting for you."

"I was caught up talking to Baxter Stockman," Father shrugged one shoulder out of his dress coat and hung it loosely on his desk chair when I moved in front of the desk, "Now you said you had something to tell me?"

Even though my thoughts were jumbled and I was lost I still managed to say a complete sentence calmly, "I managed to get into Leonardo's group of friends."

Father's eyes brightened, "Excellent work, Karai. Now you can find out more about them and their weaknesses."

"Hai, Father," I replied automatically though my heart did a jigsaw in my chest, "Have you found Hamato Raphael?"

"I have not and neither has Hun," He scowled and I wondered what could have happened to the guy. Raphael seemed just like Leonardo in how he protects what he loves and he definitely loves his family too. He can't just vanish.

"I'll see what I can find out tomorrow at lunch," I told him and he rose an eyebrow at me, "I am sitting with Leonardo and his friends at lunch. I'll find out what they know."

"Good," He nodded with a pleased smirk, "I was just talking with Hun about him doing a sweep of the city tomorrow and reporting to me."

"I see," I replied boredly, wondering why my back stiffened slightly at his words. I looked at my phone briefly and saw that it was almost 8pm, "Would you like to ea-"

Father's phone rang to which he answered without a second thought. He hardly even said anything but looked very annoyed about something, "Amanda says that I have some fellow business partners to talk to. I completely forgot about those fools."

I watched in somewhat disbelieved amazement as he just grabbed his dress coat and walked to the door, "Tell me how it goes tomorrow, Karai and don't disappoint me."

And with that he was gone. I blinked and then felt stupidly hurt by the fact that he didn't even ask me how I was or if I was okay. He just didn't care about me other than what I could do for him. Why is this just now bothering me? It's as if I never noticed before…

"Nice talk Father," I whispered sarcastically as I rolled my eyes and tried to fight my feelings. I didn't even feel like dinner anymore but just walked to my room to go to sleep.

I was oddly nervous yet excited to see Leonardo and his brothers tomorrow.

Raphael's Point of View:

I ignored Slash, who was still in tha room with Casey and I, tryin' not ta be distracted by him and Fong moving tha spare bed in tha room. They made me sleep here so I told them that Casey should have "my room" too if I was ta keep an eye on him.

Casey was lyin' in my bed for tha time bein' and I was sittin' on tha end of my bed, waitin' for him ta wake up. Slash swears up and down that he didn't hurt Casey too badly; that he only meant ta knock him out. I still couldn't help tha feelin's of anger that I felt towards Slash for many reasons.

"There, now go and check on everyone Fong," Slash ordered and I fought tha urge ta turn my head. I eyeballed them both and watched Fong leave without a protest in tha world. Slash turned towards us and I quickly looked away, "Are you going back to ignoring me now?"

"Ya want ta be on my good side so badly yet ya do every little thing that ya know I hate," I hissed as I glared at him. I hated tha way he said that, like he was tha victim and I was some asshole! "Besides, I already had it out with yer brother and I don't feel like another lecture."

"Wait, what?" Slash asked in a surprised tone, "What did he say?"

"Nothin' worth repeatin'," I replied as I scowled in his general direction. I felt weird thinkin' about Oliver's words earlier. Slash was apparently tryin' ta actually help my family and he swears up and down that he didn't abandon me those years ago. With this much confusion how am I supposed ta know tha truth?

Slash sighed, "Yeah, I guess it isn't."

I looked over at him and scowled. Tha guy really was makin' me feel like an ass and I'm not sure if he's doin' it on purpose. I looked down and then stared at Casey's face, afraid of what Slash would think if he saw my face when I asked, "What happened a couple of years ago?"

I could feel Slash's eyes on me and his surprise was stark in tha room, "You mean when you think I abandoned you?"

I quickly closed my eyes because of tha oncomin' sadness that ate at my heart. I nodded, tryin' ta compose myself, "This is tha only chance I'll give ya ta explain yourself."

It was quiet in tha room for only a few moments and at first I thought that he changed his mind and didn't want ta tell me but he cleared his throat.

"Do ya remember my Dad?" He asked me quietly and I heard tha barely concealed emotions in his voice. I turned around in actual surprise, wonderin' what his Dad had anythin' ta do about this…

"Yeah, sure, I remember 'im," I waved nonchalantly but was a tad confused when Slash's eyes darkened and he looked down, sittin' on tha bed he brought in for Casey.

"Yeah but ya only saw him a couple of times. I hadn't wanted the two of you to meet," He shrugged as he desperately tried ta control his emotions. Somethin' unsettlin' was happenin' in my chest by now.

"Why?" I questioned, feelin' very calm before tha storm, "I remember now that ya never talked about yer Dad much."

"Because he was a dick," Slash blurted with raw anger in his eyes. I blinked back my shock and he sighed angrily, "He was always a violent drinker…"

My heart did a tiny flip-flop. My life might have had its up and downs, I may have felt unlucky and alone and stupid but never had I been placed in a family with an abusive drinker…

"At the time I ignored what was going on, only interrupting him when he hit my Momma….but that only got me a reward in getting beat until I looked like shit," Slash told me with that far away tone in his voice. My eyes went wide when I remembered tha unexplained bruises and cuts on my friend, but I whisked it off that he had gotten in an epic fight, "It also happened more frequently because I never let him hurt Oliver if I could…"

"He…I…didn't know," I stammered and my hands curled into fists in my sweatpants. Slash nodded.

"I just got through it by treating other kids horribly and pranking around with you," Slash shrugged slightly, like this wasn't at all horrible when it really was. My heart dropped into my stomach, "But two years ago, before I vanished, I had just picked Oliver up from school to take him home before I came to hang out with you."

My throat felt dry as I digested this and was finally goin' ta get tha answer I had always wanted. Now I wasn't sure if I wanted it, "That's right…I was gonna skip going home ta my Foster Dad so I could see ya and we could go ta tha skate park…"

Slash smiled sadly and nodded in agreement, "Sorry I never made it…" I swallowed a lump of painful emotions and nodded, afraid ta use my voice, "That day when Oliver and I walked through the door I saw my Momma on the floor and my Dad was standing over her with a solid bloodied vase in his hands. Momma was beaten so badly that her face was hardly recognizable and I was so furious!"

"Slash…" I hardly whispered and he didn't hear me.

"Oliver just screamed and cried like a baby in distress, my kid brother hasn't really been the same since…" Slash added with another faraway look, "But my Dad, he looked so unlike himself that I was so scared. He told us to get the fuck out or he would get his shotgun and kill us all. I quickly gathered my Momma and Oliver before he could work on that…."

I gaped at him like an idiot and he looked at tha ground like it was tha most interestin' thing in tha world, "As I was about to leave he called out to me and said, 'If I see any of you around here I'll blast a hole in your face.'. I looked in his eyes and knew he meant it."

I couldn't say anythin' but I just sat there, my mouth dropped open and my hands fell uselessly in my lap. I felt like I was about ta have a panic attack just at hearin' his story. I felt like shit but more than that. There are no words for somethin' like this…

Slash blew out a shaky breath and then looked up at me with God knows what kind of courage. I felt tears in my eyes but I didn't dare let them fall. Slash's mouth parted in shock and his eyes widened, "Raph, are you okay?!"

I couldn't look away but I swallowed, "Ya must hate me now! Ya have ta hate me for treatin' ya that way!"

"Raph…" Slash trailed off with a look that reminded me of Spike, "You didn't know about my Dad. I never told you and that was why…I understand why you were so angry. I gave you no explanation…"

"I'm an asshole!" I cried and turned away in shame, "I didn't give ya a chance and I was so angry at you for leavin' me alone!"

"It's okay, trust me, I understand," Slash replied as he stood up, lookin' at me in a slightly worried way, "I wouldn't have told you if it was going to make you this upset." I shook my head.

"It's…I've just been so terrible ta ya…no wonder Oliver hates me..." I mumbled miserably as I slumped towards my lap.

"He doesn't," Slash promised and I looked up at him, "You've been through a lot too Raph…"

"But not like you…" I said sadly and he smiled, "Sure, my best friend left me and I was ganged up on all the time but that's nothin' ta what you've been through Slash."

"Those punk kids ganged up on you when I left?" Slash asked as he paled slightly and his eyes widened. Oh hell no, he wasn't about ta feel guilty now.

"I practically asked for it," I shrugged while thinkin' really hard, "Slash, what happened ta your Dad?"

Slash smirked, "Drunk driving that formed into a crash that killed him four months ago. Can't say that I'll ever miss the bastard but he was my blood, ya know?"

I thought about my brothers and my heart ached, "I know…"

"Anyways Raph…I wouldn't have left if I had any other choice but I had my family to think of. It was hard trying to take care of them and Oliver went totally AWOL on me when our Momma died last year…" Slash sighed and I stared at him, "But we joined the Purple Dragons because when we became homeless after our Momma's death they were like family to us. They are our family."

"I see," I blinked feelin' oddly relieved that Slash didn't join tha Purple Dragons' gang just to be rebellious, "Slash…Oliver told me that ya planned on helpin' my bros….what are ya plannin'?"

"Well I just think that the whole thing with Saki is just odd," Slash half growled, "And Hun is working for him which means I can only do so much under his nose…but I wanted to try and find a nice place for you guys to hide until I can find evidence that Saki is stalking you guys. That he's threatening you."

"Ya think he really is stalkin' us?" I asked in a horrified and angry manner. Slash nodded and then sighed again.

"I have no proof to back me up right now though," He said and I nodded. I opened my mouth ta reply when I heard Casey groan. I gasped and turned on tha bed.

Casey's face scrunched up before he slowly fluttered his brown eyes open. He looked around dully for a moment before he lunged forward shoutin'. I pushed him back down it my hand on his chest and he struggled.

"Casey, stop strugglin'!" I growled and he immediately froze. He stared at me like I wasn't real for a moment, which was sort of amusin' before he literally beamed.

"Raph! Dude! It's so good to see you! Boy, we've all missed you!" Casey cried as he grabbed my arm. Slash smirked at us both and Casey finally noticed him there, "YOU! Hey, why'd ya hit me so hard?!"

I snorted, "Cause ya mercilessly beat three members of his family." Slash looked at me in shock before he smiled warmly and Casey stared at me in disbelief.

"It's a long story but I'll try to shorten it for you," Slash explained while Casey listened closely. I sat silently ta tha side as Slash explains how and why he kidnapped me, about Saki, and then how we were trapped here for tha time bein'.

"Wait, I knew ya had history with this guy but ya never told me you guys had a past together," Casey said towards me, lookin' hurt. I sighed, rubbin' my face with my hands and, if it were possible, felt even more like an ass.

"I just didn't like ta talk about it, Case. I only told Leo and no one else. Not even Don or Mikey…" I explained and Casey looked a little more resolved.

"I guess I'll leave you two alone for the time being," Slash but in as he stood slowly and grinned slightly, "I have to check on the others and call to check in with Hun otherwise he'll come here to investigate…."

"Yeah, I understand," I replied immediately while noddin', "But hey- uh, if ya hear anythin' about my family…."

"I'll let ya know…of course," Slash smiled and I noticed that Casey was studyin' tha two of us, "Fong or Oliver usually knows where I am if ya need me."

"Thanks Slash," I smirked and suddenly Slash seemed so relieved. He grinned brightly and exited tha room with a new bounce in his step.

"I thought ya weren't on good terms with him or somethin'," Casey admitted with a slightly confused tone. I rolled my eyes.

"I wasn't when I first got here but Slash explained himself while ya were out of it," I told him and his eyes widened, "I would tell ya though but it isn't my story ta tell…"

"I get it bro, don't worry about it. I trust ya judgement," Casey grinned as he slowly sat up and massaged his head, "What time is it, dude? I am, like, so beat up right now…"

I chuckled, "Last time I checked it was around 5 or 6pm when ya got here and that had been at least 3 hours ago…"

"Seriously?! So it's late?!" Casey exclaimed and I nodded, "Dude, my Dad is gonna kill me…" I glared. "Not literally, bro."

"Good," I huffed, "I don't think I can handle another abusive person right now…"

Casey went quiet at what I let slip and I cursed myself. I sighed heavily and got up ta go ta tha newly made bed. I let my body fall on it and then looked at him.

"Let's just get some sleep. Tomorrow I'll talk Slash into lettin' us go so they won't get caught and thrown in jail…" I promised and Casey grinned.

"Sure, whatever ya say dude."

The next morning:

Leonardo's Point of View:

I yawned loudly as I stretched my arms and padded into my bathroom to begin the day with brushing my teeth. After I freshened up I walked back into my room to put on my clothes.

I decided on some light blue jeans, white t-shirt and button up blue shirt which I purposely left unbuttoned. I pulled on my dark blue shoes and my bag before I trudged to the living room.

I smiled when I saw Donnie sitting on the couch with Sensei, both drinking tea and coffee respectively. Donnie had on his purple hoodie and dark blue jeans, his dark bag right beside his lap.

"Morning guys," I called warmly as I took the seat beside Donnie, who grinned sleepily at me.

"Good morning, my son," Sensei greeted as Donnie gurgled into his cup as a greeting. I continued to grin and turned on the TV, where the news had the weather blasting away.

"Dude, I can't wait until Spring," Mikey shouted as he ran out of the kitchen with a poptart hanging in his mouth. Donnie spluttered in surprise as he landed on Don's other side and I smirked, "I am tired of this cold."

I wasn't surprised to see Mikey wearing his usual surfer/skater style. He had on a white 00 shirt, blue jeans, blue shoes, and another white and black stripped boggin hat on. Like the rest of us, Mikey dressed just like his personality. Cute, colorful and loud.

"Spring is a beautiful season," Sensei agreed as he sipped on his tea. I rolled my eyes because Sensei always liked Spring, which he described as the season of life. Not that I disagree.

"I like Fall," I added randomly as Mikey turned to me in surprise, "The different colors of the leaves and the slight chill in the air. It's soothing."

"I agree," Donnie nodded and we both shared a smile when Mikey looked playfully betrayed.

"I bet Raphie would agree with me!" Mikey pouted and everyone froze. Last night had been slightly awkward as our friends tried to pretend that everything was okay without Raph, but it wasn't and it never would be.

"If ya ever need anything just tell us," Frank smiled as he was about to leave, "Soon I'll have a new government ordered taxi and can drive you kids around again."

"That'd be nice," I said with a big smile, my brothers by my side. Terry and Frank's wife, Melissa were standing by the side with polite smiles on their faces.

"I am so sorry about what's happened to your newfound brother," Melissa apologized, making my brothers and I freeze up. She said it like Raph was dead or something. Raph could not be dead. Simply couldn't be…

"What my wife means to say is we are sorry that you ate going through a rough patch," Frank blurted and Terry nodded upon seeing our reactions. Melissa, blue eyed and looking distressed, offered more apologies that made everything worse.

"Melissa, let's go so they can rest for school tomorrow," Frank smiled weakly as he wrapped his arm around hers. We nodded politely as they left and Terry turned to us as Sensei joined our sides.

"See you tomorrow Yoshi," Terry smiled and Sensei smiled back, nodding. Terry turned to look down at us, "Hang in there little buddies, your brother will turn up soon."

"Thanks…" Donnie mumbled politely, looking like a kicked puppy. I wrapped my arm around his shoulder and Mikey beamed up at Terry when he said goodbye. Terry left and we looked up at Sensei.

"Why does it hurt so much, Sensei?" I asked and Sensei frowned sadly down at us all.

"Because you love Raphael very much, my son. As do I….our minds cannot help but to think of the worst situations when it comes to our loved ones," Sensei explained and we didn't say anything else after that.

I spent the rest of the night comforting a very much upset Donnie, who was so upset that he made Mikey upset. I didn't allow my sadness to show until I crawled into my own bed and nearly cried myself to sleep.

Tonight wasn't supposed to end this way…

"Leo?" I flinched when I felt a touch on my arm. Donnie pulled back, looking worried and I smiled to cover up my reaction, "It's time to leave…"

"Does everyone have everything gathered?" Sensei asked as he smiled down at Mikey, who was babbling about the wonders of poptart flavors.

"Yes and I call shotgun!" Mikey declared while Don and I rolled our eyes. Sensei chuckled before we all grabbed our bags and filed into his car. Donnie and I sat in the back and I had to pretend everything was okay as he kept glancing over at me.

The only thing I was looking forward too was lunch. A chance to meet Karai again.

At lunch:

I was already so tired from my first four classes that I was so relieved when it was finally lunch time. I walked slowly to the lunch area and immediately spotted Mikey.

"Hey dude! Man, you look like a truck ran over you," Mikey gasped worriedly as he grabbed my face. I chuckled and pushed him away softly.

"I'm fine, just a little tired," I answered as I led him into the lunch line, "Is Don already at the table?"

"Yeah," Mikey nodded as he smiled, "So is April and Mondo! Oh, do you think Karai will actually show up?"

"I do," I grinned and Mikey grinned back, nudging me as we stared at what we wanted for lunch. I went with a simple salad while Mikey got a Mexican pizza and a bowl of ice cream.

"I think she's awesome!" Mikey commented once we paid for our food and headed towards our table. I laughed and felt relieved when I spotted our friends.

"Hey Mikey! Hey Leo!" Mondo greeted excitedly, almost sloshing his soda everywhere. Mikey laughed and took a seat next to him.

"Hey Mondo, April," I greeted and April beamed at me from where she sat beside Donnie. I grinned at Donnie and wondered why they weren't just going out yet.

"So is Karai just going to show up?" Donnie asked casually as I noticed he'd picked a simple salad too. I nodded my head as everyone began to eat. Mondo and Mikey proceeded to get loud about their favorite foods.

"Hey, where's Casey?" I asked as I looked around. Something unsettling began to squeeze my chest. April looked up and sighed in an annoyed manner.

"The punk decided to skip school today I guess. He ignored my texts," April half growled and I saw Donnie look at her warily. Mikey snickered, "I mean, I'm only trying to help him but I don't know what his deal is!"

"It's okay April," Donnie smiled as he placed a hand on hers. She blushed and I rose an eyebrow, "Casey's just being Casey…it takes a person awhile to change."

Mikey and I didn't fail to notice that April calmed when Donnie spoke to her. We exchanged smirks that made Mondo look at us oddly. Suddenly Mondo blinked in surprise and I turned to see Karai standing there with a bowl of ramen.

"Um…hello…" She greeted awkwardly. My heart thumped so loudly I thought everyone could hear it. Karai was just a beautiful today as she was yesterday. She wore her usual make-up, which I really don't think she'd need in the first place, and a baggy long sleeved black shirt that hung off her shoulders. She wore blue skinny jeans and black Vans.

"Hey Karai," April greeted with a smile. I swallowed quickly so I didn't sound like a frog when I tried to talk to her. Karai smiled a little at April and I scooted over so she could sit by me.

"Hey Karai! I thought you wouldn't come hang with us cool peeps," Mikey grinned and Karai rolled her eyes at my brother.

"I wouldn't miss a chance to hang out with my favorite Squirt," She teased as she rubbed his hair. Everyone laughed loudly and Mikey pouted, a blush coating his freckled cheeks, "Aww you're blushing! You're adorable."

I couldn't help the little bit a jealousy that squeezed my insides when she gave Mikey most of her attention. She was always herself with Mikey and not really with anyone else. Sure, she's told me more about her but…

Mikey seemed to understand because he declared loudly, "OH MAN! Leo, didn't you ace that English quiz? Think you could help me since you're so awesome at it?!"

I blushed at Mikey and then Karai turned to me with surprise on her face, "You're an honor student, Leo?"

I blushed even more, "Well..err…yeah, I guess. I make all A's and a couple of B's every now and again. Donnie's the genius though…" I was desperate to get some of the attention off me. Donnie grinned at me and I scowled.

"I like English too, but mainly History," Karai winked at me and my face flushed. I nodded in agreement.

"History is cool," I nearly stammered and her smile turned into a smirk. I cleared my throat and ignored the knowing look April sent towards me.

"I bet you like the medieval times, huh Karai?" Mikey teased and Donnie choked on his drink, causing April to rub his back and I snickered at them both.

"I can totally see that happening," Mondo guffawed as he shared a fist pump with Mikey. I rolled my eyes and saw that Karai laughed. Her laugh was so flighty and beautiful….Mikey elbowed me and I realized with a dark blush that I had been staring at her.

"I do like it because of the Dark Ages," Karai joked lightly as she shrugged and I chuckled at Mikey's look.

"I knew it," Mikey grinned and Karai was ready to respond when April's phone went off. We all blinked in surprise at her, "Oooh, a secret admirer perhaps?"

Donnie glared halfheartedly at Mikey, who stuck his tongue out but April looked confused as she answered her phone, "Hello? Mr. Jones?"

Donnie, Mikey and I froze when she said this, "No…Casey's not at school and the guys are with me."

"Something's wrong with Casey?" Karai whispered to me and I jolted to see her so close to my ear. I blushed and shrugged my shoulders.

"He seemed off yesterday so I told him to be careful but he hardly spoke to us," I answered and her eyes widened slightly, "It happened right after I told him about Raph's disappearance…"

"Oh…" She whispered quietly. I saw that Donnie was leaning closer to April unconsciously.

"He never came home last night?" April gasped with worry in her blue eyes. Mikey promptly stopped eating and Mondo looked at him in surprise, "No he never came to the guys' dinner either…..okay…yeah…please keep me posted…"

With that she hung up with and with shaky hands she placed her phone on the table. Donnie wrapped an arm around her and she leaned into him, "April, what's happening?"

"C-Casey's missing…" April muttered with worry still beaming out of her eyes, "He never came home last night and eh wasn't with any of us. He lied when he told us he was with his family…."

"Why would he do that?" Karai asked with genuine curiosity. I looked at her and then down in my lap, where I clenched my fists.

"Shit…" I cursed and Mikey looked at me in shock.

"Leo?"

"I knew something was wrong but I didn't stop him," I said as self-loathing filled me. Donnie and Mikey shared a look and then started at me. April's eyes widened and Karai gawked, "He acted strangely after we told him about Raph…"

"And he knew all that stuff about the Purple Dragons…" Donnie added as he seemed to be putting the pieces together. My blood ran cold.

"The Purple Dragons?!" Mikey gasped and I remembered he wasn't there for that conversation. I noticed that for some reason Karai paled.

"You think he went looking for the Purple Dragons…thinking Raph was there?" Mondo asked worriedly as he peeked around Mikey. April brought a hand to her mouth, worried tears forming. Donnie brought her closer and sent me a look that practically spelled 'we need to figure this out'. I nodded.

"So…your friend thinks your brother was taken by the Purple Dragons?" Karai asked slowly and I looked at her.

"I'm not for sure but I'm about to find out," I growled and her eyes went wide. I stood up and Mikey grabbed my wrist before I could go.

"You're going?! You can't do that, bro! Not alone-"

"I have to Mikey, no offense but I'm stealthier than you and Don," I answered and he visibly paused, "I am just going to make sure that's where Casey went so I can call the cops."

"But it's still not a good idea to go alone," Donnie glared at me, obviously not liking my idea. I scowled.

"The Purple Dragons are dangerous…" Karai added as she looked weird as if she was hiding her emotions. I rose an eyebrow at her, "Your brothers are right. You shouldn't go there alone."

"You remember I ran into that Saki guy by going alone! So you can't either! Sensei would kill us!" Mikey hissed with real anger in his eyes that had mine widening.

"Plus it might not be a good idea to miss anymore school…" April put out there and I scoffed. To hell with school when your family and friends need you!

"I don't mean to sound like a douche but I really don't care about that right now April," I glared at the table and April sighed sadly.

"I have an idea…" Karai spoke up with seriousness in her eyes. Donnie stared at her warily, "You, Squirt, Sheldon, and I can go after school to look for your friend."

Mikey burst out laughing at 'Sheldon' which made Donnie turn bright red. April started giggling and soon even Mondo was laughing. Karai smirked and then looked up at me. I felt my mouth twitch and I shook my head.

"I am nothing like Sheldon!" Donnie protested and Karai smirked even more. Mikey began to beat at the table and then I started laughing a little, "Where do you even come up with these names?!"

"Calm down Sheldon, I'm sorry," Karai laughed and Donnie growled. April giggled and then kissed Donnie on the cheek, promptly making him forget about the nickname, "I just like the Big Bang Theory and couldn't resist."

"Whatever," Donnie rolled his eyes but he began to smile a little, "I'll just have to come up with a name for you then." I smiled, liking that my brothers were accepting Karai into the group.

"I'll look forward to that," Karai grinned as I sat back down, feeling my nerves slowly calming. I knew that I wouldn't be calm unless I knew who was taking my family and friends but for now I'll just trust that this is the right thing to do.

"Oh, Karai, what are you going to call Leo?! Raph calls him Fearless and I call him Superman, because he is, so I'm curious!" Mikey beamed and I groaned, hiding my face in my hands. Donnie and Mondo laughed loudly.

Karai giggled a little, "I see….then I think I'll just call Leo 'Mr. Perfect'." The others laughed and my face burned.

"I'm not!" I mumbled into my hands and Karai laughed.

"Whatever you say Mr. Perfect," Karai purred and I blushed even more, wondering if she was flirting with me or not. I mean, I like her…and it keeps increasing but does she even like me? And if so….why?

I began to have so many different thoughts bout everything going on in my life that I became dizzy. The only thing that I could focus on was finding out whether the Purple Dragons had Raph and Casey or not.

It was about time I brought them home.

Sorry guys, I tried to make it not go too fast, cause people seem to complain about it sometimes. I just needed to skip to the next day because the lunch scene was very important for the next chapter!

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