Hey guys! I have been super busy so I am sorry that I haven't updated this story in a while! Its 17 pages so I wrote a good bit! I apologize again if you do not like sporadic points of views but they were necessary!
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Raph's Point of View:
"How long was it until Slash returned from his "run"?" Casey growled as he laid across tha couch starin' up at tha roof. I scowled at him from where I sat cross-legged on tha coffee table.
"Not long," Oliver answered for me as he ignored my friend, "So shut your trap."
"Are ya always this pleasant?" Casey retorted in an annoyed manner and I rolled my eyes. Casey did not like Shawn or Oliver, but for respect for me he said that he'd try ta like them.
"Are you always this annoying?" Oliver returned and I couldn't help tha smirk that spread across my face behind my hand. Casey shot me a dirty look before glarin' at Oliver.
"Seriously though…you chose this guy to replace me?" Shawn teased though I could tell the slight hurt in his eyes. I narrowed my own and moved my hand away from my mouth.
"I never replaced ya with anybody," I growled and he sobered up, "Ya assumed I did and attacked my brother. I won't forget that."
"Dang," Oliver smirked at Shawn, "You really do suck at warming up to people."
"So do you!" Shawn blushed as he glared at Oliver. Casey and I rose an eyebrow at one another, seein' ourselves mirrored in tha pair was kind of creepy.
"Hey!" We all turned ta see Fong runnin' up ta us with two other Dragon's behind him. One was skinny like Fong but tha other was taller and more muscular. I remember seein' those two with Fong a lot, which I have come ta learn is normal. Dragons are a tight knit group but they usually have their own cliques, "Raph, I thought you'd like to know that Slash is back!"
Casey and I perked up. I turned ta him and looked stern, "Stay with Oliver and Shawn until I talk ta Slash."
"What?!" Casey shouted and I glared at him. He glared back at me but we were both surprised when Shawn put an arm around Casey's neck and smirked.
"I'll keep him in line for ya!" He grinned and I stared at him for a moment before noddin' and jumpin' ta my feet.
"Hey! Don't leave me with him! He abuses kids!" Casey crabbed and Shawn glared at him before givin' him a noogie. I was a bit surprised that Shawn really has seemed ta temper down some since joinin' tha Dragons.
I ignored them and looked ta Fong, who grinned at tha idiots before gesturin' for me ta follow him ta Slash. I crossed my arms and followed obediently. We walked through some of tha other groups before I saw Slash talkin' with one of tha Dragons, a stressful look on his face.
"What's up?" I asked loudly as I walked ahead of Fong. I was shocked when he turned ta me and tha others split immediately. Slash sure was a wonder with these Dragons…
"I'm just a bit annoyed. I tried to talk to Hun but he said he was too busy!" Slash growled and I scowled up at him, "He's always too busy for us! It's like he doesn't even care!"
"He probably doesn't," I answered honestly and Slash sighed, rubbing the back of his neck, "Sorry ta say this Slash, but tha man seems like a total douchebag ta ya guys."
"Yeah, he is. But he wasn't like that in the beginning. It's this Saki guy!" Slash pursed his lips as his hands clenched into fists, "It's like he's Saki's whipping boy and I'm the leader of the Purple Dragons."
"They seem ta respect ya more," I nodded towards him and his eyes widened. How did he not notice somethin' like that before? I grinned a little before it disappeared, "I need ta talk ta ya."
"About what? Is anyone giving you trouble?" He asked with narrowed eyes and I shook my head, "Then what's wrong?"
"Hear me out?" I asked with a slight pleadin' look ta my eyes. He blinked and then nodded immediately, "Well, Casey and I were thinkin' of a plan for ya. One that results in us gettin' ta go home today…"
Slash's turquoise eyes widened, "Raph, I can't, you know that it's not safe with-"
"I know, I know…and I'm glad ya care about me so much but I'm worried for my brothers," I pleaded which really shocked him, "Please Slash, I miss them…."
His eyes softened, "W-Well, what's your plan then? I can't protect you all out in the open with Hun and Saki watching…."
"Casey and I were thinkin'…since Saki is after my family, that I could keep in touch with you about everythin' that is goin' on," I proposed as he tilted his head, lookin' interested, "Casey has friends that have connections in tha streets so he can tell me stuff ta that I can report back ta ya. And also, before ya guys captured me, Leo was suspectin' this girl called Karai and-"
"Whoa, whoa, wait," Slash interrupted with a shocked look that startled me, "Did you say that tha hero-boy met Karai?"
"Yeah and he believes she was a kunoichi, so I was plannin' on figurin' out what she's all about…" I told him while he continued ta look startled, "Why?"
"Karai is Saki's daughter. She's Karai Saki!" Slash explained while my eyes widened. That girl was Saki's daughter?! Which means she's after Leo because Saki told her to!
"Slash," I growled, "I need ta go home. Please, I got ta go home and warn my brothers…"
Slash straightened and then gritted his teeth, "Okay, listen, this is what we'll do. Let me call Hun so I can figure out where he is and I can sneak you guys out, okay? I'll drive ya guys home but it might take me a couple hours to make the right arrangements..."
"Thanks, Slash," I beamed and he smiled at me. He was startled once again when I gave him a quick one-armed hug, "I'll go tell Casey!"
"Okay," He nodded with an even bigger smile while I turned and began ta run back ta tell Casey. I was so excited that I'd get ta go home! I'd get ta see my brothers and yet I hope Leo wasn't stupid enough ta get close ta Karai while I was gone…
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Third Point of View:
"Are you sure you want to be doing this?" Karai asked Leo as the small group entered into Chinatown, "The Purple Dragons are dangerous when they are in big groups."
"I'm not afraid of them," Leo retorted simply as he glared straight ahead of him. Mikey and Donnie exchanged worried looks. Leo was really angry after hearing Casey was missing and he has become really scary. Karai is the only one that seems to know what to do or say in the moment.
Mikey and Donnie followed closely behind because there was no way they were letting Leo do this by himself, especially not when it might or might not include their missing brother Raphael. They wanted to see/rescue him just as badly!
"Bros and dudette, I'm getting a totally bad vibe," Mikey shivered as the others looked at him. Donnie wrapped one arm around his shoulders and smiled reassuringly. Mikey just looked down worriedly at Donnie's almost healed leg.
"You're more than welcome to go home," Leo offered and Mikey glared up at him. Donnie rolled his eyes.
"I'm staying, Leo! Stop trying to make us go home," Mikey pouted and Leo sighed while turning back around. Karai watched the brothers from the sidelines, feeling her chest constrict slightly with guilt.
"Okay, sometimes the Purple Dragons are spotted hanging around one of their favorite clubs," Karai informed them, which got Leo's immediate attention. Karai almost blushed at Leo's heated gaze but she knew it was not towards or because of her that he was looking that way.
"Then let's go already," Leo ordered as he began to quicken his pace down the sidewalks. Karai blinked and followed after him, keeping her eyes behind at Leonardo's brothers. Mikey didn't go any faster so Donnie could keep up with him. If Leo was going to be so angry that he didn't care if they separated then Mikey wasn't gonna let Donnie get lost!
The only thing Leo could think about was beating the living crap out of whoever captured Raph and then harming them in whatever way Raph was harmed. There was no way someone was getting away with taking one of his own brothers, especially now!
"Leo!" Karai called to him when she saw that he was near running. He turned a corner and disappeared. Karai panicked and ran after him, forgetting about Mikey and Donnie, who were blinking in disbelief that Leo left them behind like that.
"He is really angry, isn't he?" Mikey asked Donnie, looking a bit frightened. Donnie gave him a shaky smile and nodded, "Your leg okay, D? We don't need it to get hurt right now."
"Yeah, I'm okay. But I can't run or it will delay the healing process," Donnie sighed as he cringed at the stiff sore feeling of his leg, "I'm supposed to get this thing taken off soon."
"Yeah, well don't worry. Let's just follow them the best we can, okay?" Mikey smiled and Donnie returned it with his gap toothed one. Mikey and Donnie then resumed fast-walking, only to realize that they didn't know which turn Leo and Karai took, "Ah sewer apples!"
Donnie looked at Mikey oddly and then sighed. What are they supposed to do now?
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"Leo! Will you stop running?!" Karai shouted, her heart beating wildly against her ribcage. Leo barely heard her as he turned another corner, this one with hardly any people on it. He stopped to catch his breath and then his breath hitched.
A group of men with Purple Dragon tattoos laughed as they hit one another playfully and entered a building called "The Shimmering Dragon".
"They named it after the Purple Dragons," Karai breathed as she glared at Leo, who turned towards her.
"Where are Mikey and Donnie?" Leo asked with wide eyes. Karai's glare deepened.
"You were so deep in your anger that you just left us in the dirt! Donatello has that broken leg, remember?!" Karai shouted at him and Leo's heart dropped to his feet.
"I…I forgot…I was just thinking of Raph...I didn't mean to…"
"I know, Leo, but Chinatown is very dangerous. We need to go find them so we can look for Raphael together," She warned as her eyes narrowed. Leo blushed in embarrassment and nodded.
"Let's go!" Leo said as he began running again. Karai rolled her eyes and ran after him, wondering why she thought this fool was adorable.
As they ran Karai couldn't help but notice that Leo looked troubled about the way he came. Karai also couldn't really remember which turn she made where, just that she really wanted to stop Leonardo. They both slowed to a stop and then stared at each other, breathing hard.
"Do you remember the way?" Leo asked with another blush. Karai also blushed and shook her head, "Dammit all!"
"Don't worry let me look ahead," Karai breathed and walked around the corner looking across every street for a sign of orange or purple. Meanwhile Leo gasped for breath and cursed himself for being so angry. He hadn't gotten blindly angry before and finally felt as if he understood Raph a little more now.
"Well, well, well, look at who I found roaming my territory…"
Leo gasped and immediately turned, ready to be defensive. His cobalt amber blue eyes nearly popped out of their sockets when he got a look at the large man in front of him. The man had sun blonde hair like Raphael, but his was slick and pulled into a long low ponytail that fell across his large shoulders. His arms were huge and muscular, almost disgustingly so. His eyes were a dark blue and he had a scar on his cheek.
The thing that infuriated Leo was that the large man had the Purple Dragon tattoo on his upper arm. His eyes widened and then narrowed as the man finished his inspection of Leo, "Yup, you are the right one! I can't believe my luck…"
"Who are you? Where are you keeping my brother?" Leo hissed and the man blinked in surprise, "I know you have my brother, Raphael."
"I don't actually," The man shrugged and Leo blinked, "I am looking for him though, if you should see him. It helps though that you are here. Boss will be very happy with me."
"You mean Saki," Leo's eyes darkened and Hun hummed with a smirk on his face. This boy was so much like Yoshi that it was surprising he wasn't Yoshi's first born anyways, "Don't play stupid with me, man, I know that you took my brother and our friend."
"I don't lie," Hun smirked and cracked his knuckles, making Leo step back warily, "And before I knock you into the concrete I'll let you know that my name is Hun, Leader of the Purple Dragons. Remember that."
Leo's eyes widened and he barely flipped away in time before Hun was throwing himself forward. Leo gritted his teeth and knew that he was outmatched Hun in his own familiar territory and Leo didn't have his weapons.
Hun rushed forward again and was able to use one half of his body to keep Leo from jumping or flipping anywhere but backwards, which was a dead end. Leo glared at Hun, but caught Hun's hand when he went to punch him. Hun's eyes flashed with surprise.
Leo kicked Hun in the stomach and he doubled over, allowing Leo to jump over his large shoulders and make a run for it. As much as he hated to run he knew he had to or Hun could seriously kill him.
"Ah!" Leo gasped in shock when a large hand wrapped around his ankle and pulled him down roughly, causing his chin to hit the rough ground. Leo turned, ready to us his feet, when Hun was upon him again. Leo struggled to keep Hun away and barely dodged his fists. He gasped when Hun's fist landed on his cheek and the other landed on his collarbone, both missed their actual targets of his eye and his chest.
"Hold still you bothersome child!" Hun growled as he roughly grabbed one of Leo's arms. Leo was ready to try and use his leg to kick Hun in his privates when suddenly his weight was gone. Hun cried out in surprise when he slammed against the brick wall.
Leo sat up, his elbows supporting him when his eyes widened to see a dagger fly by and hit right beside Hun's head, cutting his ponytail in half and pinning his hair to the bricks. Behind him he saw Karai in the shadows, glaring furiously at Hun.
"K..." Before Leo could respond Karai grabbed him from the shadows and dragged him off, "No Karai, I need to question him!"
"Are you crazy?!" Karai shouted once they were a good distance away. Leo flinched and noticed that his arm was bruising, "If I didn't step in he would have put you in the hospital!"
Leo blinked in surprise when Karai began examining him. She softly touched his chin and cheek before looking at his chest and finally his arm. He blushed and just let her, "D-Did you find Don or Mikey?"
"No, I heard you yell before I got too far," Karai growled and Leo gulped, "They are going to kill you, you know…"
"I know..." Leo sighed and Karai finally started calming down and pulled him along. She was afraid that Hun might have saw her, though she stayed in the shadows. She didn't need Leo finding out who she was just yet and her Father would be so pissed, "Karai…you know that…"
Leo was interrupted by Karai's cell phone going off. She gasped after looking at the caller ID and seeing her Father's name. She chewed on her lip and Leo raised an eyebrow at her, "It's my Father. He's going to be so mad that I'm late coming home."
"But it's only 4:35," Leo replied after checking his own phone, which was thankful unscathed. Karai shook her head and sighed.
"I have to go but you need to get your brothers and get out of here," Karai warned him and Leo nodded seriously, worry for Don and Mikey settling in. She took a step towards him, "And hey…"
"Yeah?" He asked and then gasped, his eyes widening when Karai leaned in and softly kissed his lips, but before Leo could kiss back she pulled away, her cheeks red and her lips in a stubborn-embarrassed pout.
"I'll see you guys tomorrow at lunch, okay?" She shouted as she began to walk away. Leo stared after her and then a silly grin covered his face, "Get those injuries looked at too!"
"Thanks!" Leo called after her before she disappeared. Leo grinned as he touched his lips. His first kiss was with Karai….
Ziip!
Leo was startled out of his thoughts y his phone going off. He unlocked it to see many messages from Donnie and Mikey, mainly Donnie for whatever reason.
Donnie: Leo, we are on our way home because we are done looking for you. Have fun on your own and meet us at home because we are not covering for you with Sensei. Bye. (Thanks for worrying us and making Mikey cry!)
Leo paled after he sent a responding text that he was okay and on his way. Donnie was sooo pissed at him and he made Mikey cry? He was the worst big brother in history! Leo sighed as he looked at his phone and then got an idea.
He called Frank, who immediately answered, "Hey, Frank? I really need a ride home if you don't mind…"
"Sure not at all! Tell me where you are and I'll pick you up, kiddo!"
"I'm at…don't get mad…I'm at an antique shop in Chinatown." Leo cringed when Frank began yelling.
"What?! Chinatown?! Are you…ugh, stay there and don't move!" He replied and Leo assured him that he wouldn't move. They hung up and Leo sighed.
He was in so much trouble…
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"Don't worry about Leo, Mikey," Donnie continued his forced smile as Mikey began to sigh as he stared at their feet. Donnie needed to rest and Mikey stopped them both at a bench. Though they were almost out of Chinatown Donnie was still worried about seeing a Purple Dragon.
"Don't be mad at Leo, Donnie, he's only worried about Raphie," Mikey told Donnie as he looked up at him. Donnie's smile vanished and he looked away, "You are mad at Leo aren't you?"
"He left us in the dirt, Mikey, in a dangerous place without thinking about us. Of course I'm mad! Plus he made you cry!" Donnie argued and Mikey said nothing, but stared at the ground sadly. Donnie went silent.
After a few moments with silence Donnie sighed, "It's okay Mikey. Leo's fine and Raph will be home soon. We'll all be together again, I promise."
"How can you promise that?" Mikey asked sadly, never looking up at Donnie, which made him frown. Then he had an idea and smiled.
"Because I'm the smart one, remember?" Donnie said and grinned when a small smile formed on Mikey's freckled face. Mikey looked up at Donnie with a slight admiration sparkle.
"Smart doesn't do you justice, bro. You're the Genius brother." Mikey smiled and Donnie smiled back.
"And you're the cheerful brother," Donnie replied and Mikey smiled even more, "So no frowns okay? It's weird." Mikey laughed.
"Okay, Donnie!" Mikey beamed and then hugged his brother. Donnie felt relieved that Mikey cheered up but he still felt his stomach churn for Leo.
After they parted Donnie stood up and gestured for Mikey to do the same, "We need to go back home. I told Leo we'd be there soon."
Mikey nodded with a goofy smile on his face, "Just one thing first!"
"What?" Donnie asked in a confused manner and then gasped as he was pulled down to where he was nearly the same height as Mikey. Mikey had his phone out and away from them.
"Smile!" Mikey grinned and Donnie rolled his eyes, but smiled anyways as the flash went off, "I took a picture with Leo and with Raph before he disappeared but I haven't with you yet!"
"Well you do now, happy?" Donnie crossed his arms but was happy that his little brother felt not to leave him out. Mikey nodded happily and Donnie shook his head at his orange loving brother, "Let's go now then, Mikey. I really don't want to deal with Leo right now."
Donnie began walking away, gesturing for Mikey to follow him. Mikey stared after his brother and then looked at the picture on his phone. He sighed sadly and then followed.
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"Okay, we gotta leave now if this is gonna work," Slash warned as he rushed up to the small group gathered at the door. Oliver was staring at Slash unhappily, "Oliver, I need you and Shawn to run things until I return. If Hun asks then I am scouting the city like he told me too, okay?"
"Alright," Oliver agreed while Shawn watched Raph carefully. Raph looked at them both and just smirked, not really knowing how to say goodbye to either of them. Oliver just stared but Shawn smirked in return.
"Good," Slash smiled then turned to Casey and Raph, "Then let's go. I have the SUV already out back."
"Bye Raph, see you around!" Fong called from over the sitting area. Raph was surprised that, other than Slash, he was the one he'd miss a lot. He waved back and quickly followed after Slash and Casey.
"Dude, this is a pretty cool place, minus all the Dragons," Casey smirked as he looked back and Slash gave him a look while Raph hit him upside the head, "Ow! Hey!"
"Just get in," Raph said as we exited through the back door. The SUV was already roaring to life and he nearly pushed Casey in the back seat. Raph climbed into the passenger seat and looked back when Casey growled, "What? Are ya five?"
Slash snorted in amusement as he began to buckle up and drive off. Raph could tell by glancing at him that he was anxious about getting caught and he was anxious for Casey and Raph.
"Everythin' will be alright, Slash," Raph promised as he detested this Hun guy in his mind. Casey scoffed and Raph rose an eyebrow at him.
"For you guys maybe," Casey retorted and he rolled my eyes, "My dad is gonna kill me when I get home. You remember the address I told you, right?"
"Of course," Slash told him with a smirk, "I think more than you do, ya know."
"I resent that," Casey growled and Raph laughed at the both of them. Exciting feelings began to bubble inside him as they neared Casey's home, "You are gonna tell Leo as soon as you get home, right Raph?"
Casey was appalled when Raph told him the truth about Karai. He had also informed Raph that April was trying to set his brother up with her, which really bothered him. Knowing Leo, he took the bait and was playing right into Karai's hands. Raph wouldn't let that go on once he returned.
"Of course I am!" Raph replied angrily and Slash looked at him seriously, "But don't worry. I won't get involved with Saki unless I really have to."
"You better keep me in the loop like you promised me," Slash told him and Raph nodded, looking startled at the look in his eyes, "I will personally kill this Saki guy for using my family like this and for trying to hurt you and your family."
Raph smiled and Casey grinned from the backseat. Raph promised Casey that he'd fill him in on everything that happened when he got home at lunch the next day and Casey in return promised Raph that he'd keep icing the lump on his head so it wouldn't swell.
After Slash quickly dropped Casey off they couldn't help but noticed that Casey's Dad had started screaming at him, which almost made Slash stop, but then Casey's Dad began to cry and hug Casey close.
"I really hate what's happening to your family," Slash gritted suddenly and Raph narrowed his eyes at the side mirror.
"Me too," Raph agreed and then looked at Slash, "But I wish that the Dragons didn't have to listen to whatever Saki said." Slash smirked.
"We rebel as much as we can where we can. Don't worry about us. I'll call if I need help," Slash promised.
"You better," Raph grinned and Slash laughed, "I missed ya Slash and I'm happy that we can be like we were." Raph frowned when Slash shook his head.
"Not like we were. We both have families now," Slash smiled as he turned to look at Raph and Raph swallowed a lump of emotions that threatened to escape when he remembered those talks of running away together with Oliver and being a family together. But Raph had his Foster Dad at the time and Slash had his real jackass of a Dad… "Damn, I might miss my window."
"Don't worry. Oliver's real good at handling jerks," Raph joked and Slash looked at him after rolling his eyes, "And hey, thanks for taking care of Shawn. I'm still mad at him but he is a good kid….just troubled…"
"Yeah, I understand," Slash smirked as he turned a corner. Raph's heart jumped in his chest when he saw his street approaching, "This looks like you…"
"Yes!" Raph blushed when he shouted and Slash laughed loudly, "Shut up…"
"Those brothers of yours turned you soft!" Slash playfully accused and Raph turned red. He looked confused when Slash slowed down his street, "I'll just drop you off so they don't have to see me."
"Slash…"
"Not yet, Raph…I'll meet your brothers the right way some other time. Okay? You can tell them whatever you have to. Just…don't forget to keep me informed okay?" Slash smiled, but he looked really worried.
Raph smiled, "We'll keep each other informed. Now go before ya get into trouble!" Raph exited the car and looked at Slash.
"See you later, brother…" Slash waved, still forcing that worried smile on his face. Raph waved and felt odd leaving but was still very excited to see his family.
"Bye Slash," Raph stepped away and let the door close. His heart felt odd as he watched Slash hurry and leave the area, in a rush to get back to his own family.
Raph waited until the car disappeared before he turned around and with a big smile on his face he stared at his house before he began running…
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Leonardo's Point of View:
"Do you have any idea how worried I've been?!" Sensei continued raising his voice at me, which was slightly scary. He had forced me on the couch the moment I got home forty minutes ago and proceeded to treat my wounds.
We were both worried too because Donnie said that he and Mikey would meet me here and they weren't here yet. I was very worried that Donnie was so mad at me that he was ignoring me and keeping Mikey away from me but then again Donnie wouldn't do that Sensei.
"I'm sorry, Sensei," I sighed sadly and he went silent as he finished creaming my bruises and putting anti-biotic cream on the painful scrape to my chin, "I just heard of a lead to Casey and Raph…I wanted to protect the family."
"And instead not only did you put Donatello and Michelangelo in danger but also yourself!" Sensei nearly shouted again and he tried to calm himself when I flinched, "I was so worried Leonardo, so worried!"
"I…really sorry Sensei," I apologized as tears burned my eyes, "I thought I was helping…but I allowed my anger to control me and I put my brothers in danger. I've disgraced you!"
"No, Leonardo…you did not. You were only trying to help," Sensei soothed, his voice shaky and calming. He wrapped his arms around me, "I was just so worried….even I let me anger show towards you. I am sorry. I did not mean to raise my voice at you."
"It's okay, Sensei," I sniffed against his shoulder and then we parted, "But can I go look for Donnie and Mikey?" Sensei looked at the door troubled.
"I think you should distance yourself from Donatello, since he is quite angry with you. They messaged you so I do not think they are in danger any longer but are choosing to stay away," Sensei answered and my heart felt heavy as I nodded.
"Okay…I guess I will just…" The doorknob shook and caused me to jump. Sensei narrowed his eyes at the door as mine widened and I put a hand on my heart to calm it, "Is that Donnie and Mikey?!"
The doorknob twisted once more before the pounding began. It sounded urgent and I felt worried. Sensei immediately dashed towards the door and flung it open. My eyes widened and my heart stopped.
"Sensei!" Raph gasped as he didn't even have proper time to react. Sensei grabbed Raph up in a tight embrace and began to weep silently. I stared at them as my mouth fell to the ground.
"R-Raph… Raph, you're okay!" I gasped and I ran towards them. Sensei composed himself quickly and wiped at his eyes with his sleeve and parted so that I could hug Raph.
I clung to Raph like a lifeline and Raph seemed startled but quickly squeezed me as hard as the hug he received, "Are you okay? Who took you? Did they hurt you? Did Casey get away? Was he caught with you too-"
"Stop a minute Leo, I can't breathe…" Raph rasped and I quickly withdrew. Sensei shut the door behind us and ushered us to sit down at the couch. I took in the sight of my uninjured brother, alive and well. I felt so relieved that I nearly doubled over on him, "Whoa Leo, don't pass out on me.
"You're alive…God, Raph I thought…well we didn't know what to think," I replied as I tried to steady my rapidly beating heart. I flinched when Raph's hand shot out and he grabbed my chin, his eyes narrowing into amber emerald slits.
"What tha hell is this?!"
"Raphael!"
"Sorry Sensei, what tha heck is this!?" Raph asked heatedly as Sensei ignored Raph's language, looking too relieved to see him.
"I'll explain later, you first," I demanded and he pursed his lips, "Now! What happened…?"
"I'd rather wait ta tell tha whole story until Donnie and Mikey come out," Raph knitted his eyebrows together and my heart squeezed, "Where are they? Are they at April's?"
"I don't know…" I muttered and Raph looked shocked, "Before you freak out I'll explain…."
Sensei clenched his fists as I retold the story of how we all went to Chinatown and how I was attacked by Saki's henchman Hun. Raph's eyes widened and then he gritted his teeth angrily but it increased when I told him about Karai saving me.
"How could ya just leave Don and Mike like at?!" He demanded and I sighed, apologizing again, "And why are ya hangin' around with Karai?! God, I knew that would happen!"
"What are you talking about?" I asked in confusion as he seethed angrily.
"Karai is Saki's daughter!" Raph blurted and my heart stopped. Sensei gasped and then his eyes went wide, "She's no good Leo, she's his daughter and she just wants ta use all of us. I bet she goes home and tells him everythin'!"
"How…how could…" Raph grabbed my shoulders and glared into my eyes, "I didn't know Raph, I didn't…."
His eyes softened l slightly, "I know. But we can't hang around her anymore. She's tha enemy!"
"I am afraid Raphael is correct," Sensei stood suddenly, "I want you all to have nothing more to do with Karai, understood." I nodded, swallowing my emotions, "Now I need to inform the police that Raphael has been found. They'll want to question you."
"What's new?" Raph sighed and then looked stressed about something, "We need ta call Donnie and Mikey."
"You might want to. Donnie's pissed at me and I don't know if Donnie will even let Mikey answer my call." I whispered sadly. Raph stared at me hard and then sighed, "I'm so stupid to like Karai…I thought she liked me."
"Whoa, wait, ya like her?!" Raph demanded with wide eyes and I slumped.
"I know…laugh it up Raph," I scoffed and Raph shook his head and rubbed his face.
"I won't laugh at ya Leo, not right now anyways," He smirked a little before it vanished, "I'm just happy you're not in tha hospital. And don't worry about Don, he won't be mad at ya forever."
"Thanks Raph," I smiled slightly and he playfully punched my shoulder, "I'm so glad you're alright. But I want explanations soon, real soon. I nearly went crazy looking for ya."
"I know Fearless, I appreciate it," He blushed a little from the attention and we saw that Sensei returned with a troubled look on his face, "Are they on their way?"
"Yes, they will be here in 20 minutes tops," Sensei answered as he straightened the room, "I am very worried for your brothers."
"I bet they went ta Mikey's Mom's or April's," Raph claimed as I brought out my phone, "I don't have my phone anymore, long story, but I wonder if we called Mikey…?"
"Maybe…" I sighed as I speed dialed our baby brother's number. I gasped when Raph grabbed the phone from my hands and scowled into the mouthpiece.
"Tell them to…" Sensei trailed off when we heard ringing just outside the door that immediately stopped. Raph looked at my phone in confusion and then growled before the door was being unlocked.
Raph and I bolted off the couch as the door opened and Don walked through with an annoyed look on his face. Mikey was right by his side with a neutral look on his face. Both looks melted off their faces when they were about to greet us and saw Raph.
"R-Raph?" Donnie stared in shock and Mikey's mouth fell open like mine had earlier.
"Where have ya guys been?!" Raph demanded and I stared at him in surprise. This is what he chooses to say at the moment?! I noticed that Raph was blushing again and looked very awkward. I smiled slightly.
"RAPHIE!" Mikey beamed as he flew across the room and right into Raph's arms. Raph grunted in surprise, "Raphie, you're okay! I'm so happy! I'm so glad that you're finally home!"
Raph grinned as he rubbed Mikey's hair and then grabbed Mikey's sides, making him yelp and picked him up into the air, "Missed ya annoyin' talkin' Mikey!"
"Yay!" Mikey cheered as he threw his arms up and laughed. Raph put him down and they both stared at Donnie, who was still staring at Raph, "Donnie's a zombie!"
"Hey Don, why are ya zonin' out on us?" Raph questioned with a shark-like grin as he approached our genius brother. Raph circled his arms around Donnie and hugged him, "Ya okay, Brainiac?"
"Yes, I'm okay," Donnie's eyes watered and he hugged Raph back, "I was really worried about…everyone was…"
"I'm okay tough, Donnie, so stop worryin'. That's Leo's job," Raph continued to grin and Donnie smiled at him but completely ignored me. I looked at the ground, "Now that ya guys arrived I can tell ya, but ya can't tell anyone else this, not even tha cops, okay?"
"Why not, my son?" Sensei asked in worry.
"Because they aren't bad guys, Sensei, they didn't capture me ta be mean ta us. Ya just have ta trust me…" Raph explained and I grew uneasy.
"Okay, Raphie." Mikey nodded seriously as Raph ushered us all to the couch. For the next few minutes Raph explained that the Purple Dragons took him, that Slash was the basically the Leader and took care of him, how he treated them at first and how Slash wanted to help all of us, but mainly him. He even told us Slash's past only under the circumstance that we never bring it up outside of each other. He finished with Casey being an idiot and getting captured looking for him.
"But he's safe now, right?" Mikey asked with big baby blue eyes, "And you guys didn't get hurt?"
"No, not at all. Casey has a lump but he deserved that," Raph rolled his eyes as he looked very relieved at finally telling us, "Slash is kinda like our spy, he'll let us know if Saki plans anythin'."
"This is dangerous but I am relieved to know that you both were not hurt. This Slash character seems reliable, especially if you trust him," Sensei replied with a small smile, "Saki will be most surprised that we are one step ahead of him."
"So ya don't mind that we are friends?" Raph asked quietly.
"Of course not!" Mikey beamed as he grabbed onto Raph's arm, "I don't care if he's a pigeon! I'm just glad he let you come home!" Raph rolled his eyes but appeared happy as Mikey rubbed his head on Raph's shoulder.
"This is all very crazy to me…and if you trust Slash then I will too," Donnie smiled and Raph returned the smile, "Welcome home Raph."
"Thanks guys, I was worried about what you would think. But Slash has good intentions. I promise," Raph ushered and we nodded.
"We believe you Raph," I told him while placing a hand on his shoulder, "The others are going to be ecstatic to see you tomorrow."
Raph appeared embarrassed again but happily so. I shared a smile with Mikey and Sensei but noticed that Donnie was going out of his way to ignore me and that made me sad.
Will he be this mad at me for a while? I hope not…
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So…a lot has happened huh? RAPH IS FINALLY BACK! Casey is going to face the wrath of April tomorrow and Karai….poor Karai lol And poor Leo…
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