Hey guys! Guess what? FINALS ARE OVER! Thank you God! Now I'll go back to school January 13, which gives me a month of relaxation and catching up! I love it!
Special thanks to: Sonic155, Lucy Dragneel4life, TheMaskedTimelord, Guest, Marshi08, tmntlover2013, blackstar, DjBennyD, AnimeGirl9894, AllieBeth131329, and RoseDawn89!
To AllieBeth131329: You killed me when you said pterodactyl screeches. I literally died...and my kitty is the same way though if she's gonna sleep with me then she deals with it lol! And about Mikey, he has, like the other boys, learned martial arts starting at a young age so he knows at least honorifics. Plus he's heard Donnie call Mika "Mika-san" along with Sensei and Leo, whom he looks up too! Hopefully that explained something for you! Hope you enjoy the chapter! C:
To blackstar: Raph being gentle with Leo is so amazing! There is hardly any Leo and Raph bro-fluff because they are always worried about the little ones or their friends! I am glad that you like it! I liked all your ideas and don't mind your ramblings...they're cute! ^.^
To Sonic155: Nice operation name lol I am glad that you are still interested in the story! Hope you like this chapter too. Saki usually doesn't win in the end but he sure does have connections...and that persistence is something to be feared!
To Lucy Dragneel4life: Lucy-san! I am sorry you had some many attacks! I hope that means you like it though, haha! Don't worry too much about Mikey, though! ;) Hope you enjoy the chapter Lucy-san!
Thanks for all the reviews guys! I feel the love as usual! I won't keep you any longer though, so hope you all enjoy the chapter!
HAPPY READING! :3
Donatello's Point of View:
"Donnie!" I flinched and near slammed my locker door on my hand when April 's voice resonated through most of the hallway. I blushed hard and then took a calming breath, turning to face her. She didn't look as worried as she did during lunch but the tiniest bit of worry was stark in those gorgeous blue eyes of hers.
"Hey A-April," I sputtered at the thoughts in my head as she came to a stop in front of me, "Aren't you tutoring today?"
"Yeah, but I wanted to see you before you left," She answered in her honest tone of voice and my heart flipped happily. April wanted to see me?! Before I left?! Am I floating on clouds now?! "Uh, Donnie?"
"Huh? What?" I blinked, flushing as I realized I had been staring with my mouth open. Oh real smooth.. April smiled at me and grabbed at my hand, "Uh...so uh...did you need to uh..say something to me?" I was stammering like a fool now. Someone put me out of my misery.
"A few things...yeah," She blushed a little bit and I blinked again but in surprise. Why was she suddenly blushing now? "First of all...are you okay? You aren't still mad at Leo are you?"
At the mention of Leo the blush left my cheeks and m eyes darkened. I couldn't help it. I wasn't ready to forgive Leo just yet. He deserved to know what he has done is wrong and that his behavior is over dramatic! April sighed as she looked more worried.
"Look April...I'm forgive him later or something but right now I gotta-"
"No," April frowned as she yanked on my arm when I tried to pull away. I looked towards the ground, not wanting to look in her eyes, "I don't like it when any of my boys fight. Especially if it's you." My eyes widened and my heart skipped a beat. Does that mean that I'm special among the others to her? I gulped a little to hide my emotions.
"I-It's nothing April...I'm just a little mad...I'm allowed to be mad aren't I?" I couldn't help but ask, almost a little harshly. April didn't notice though as she smiled a little while rolling her eyes. I noticed that she still hasn't let go of my hand.
"Of course...I am just worried that this is a long term thing with you. You're not easy to anger, Donnie but wen you're angry you stay that way for awhile until you bury yourself in your work," April eyed me and I fought off another blush. Wow she really pays attention to me, doesn't she? "Just promise me that you'll try to forgive Leo..."
At her expression I sighed, "Of course April..." Besides...I don't think I could be mad at any of my brothers that long anyways...especially when Raph's glaring at you the way he does. "Now I have to go...or my brothers will come looking for me and I don't think Raph will like having to look for me."
April laughed and I smiled. I loved April's laugh! "Okay, okay...I just wanted to check on you. I get worried, you know!"
"I now," I laughed and she gave me a hug, making me tense slightly. She let go and then straightened her bag, "Well I need to go before I miss my tutoring appointment!"
"Okay, bye April!" I smiled a bit warmly as I waved, watching her walk towards the library. When she was out of sight I sighed and the tension left my body. I quickly jogged to make it towards the entrance of the school on time. As I practically flew down the steps I noticed that Leo was standing in front of Mikey, whose back was facing me. Raph was standing closer to Leo than usual and he was the first one that notice me. His face crumpled up into annoyance.
"There ya are! We've been waitin'!" He complained and I rolled my eyes, quickly looking away when Leo's eyes met mine. I took Mikey's side and looked down at him in the corner of my eye. He was no where near as cheerful as he usually is and those baby blues had a saddened worried hue to them that I absolutely hated.
"Well let's get going then. Sensei needs to know what's going on ASAP," Leo smiled as he tossed Mikey's hair to one side and smiled at me. I rose an eyebrow and looked to Raph, who studied me with a small grin towards Leo. Wow, Raph's really done one hell of a job on cheering Leo up. A bit a guilt creeped into my gut.
Mikey smiled a bit weakly and we were on our way, fast walking towards home. I glanced down at the supportive medical boot on my leg in annoyance. I am supposed to be getting it off tomorrow, now that I think about it. Even then I''d have to go slowly for a couple days to get used to normal function.
"So, do you guys think we can actually trust Karai?" Leo's voice startled me out of my thoughts and I looked up. He was eyeing Mikey and I before quickly looking towards Raph. I rose my eyebrow yet again.
"I don't know about trustin' her just yet but I do like her plan," Raph grinned with eagerness in his eyes, "I am lookin' forward ta burnin' whatever dirt she has on us all..."
"Me too," Mikey immediately replied, fire entering his eyes. We all smiled at that, "I don't like thinking he as something on all of us. We've been through enough..." Sure enough the fire dimmed and I frowned.
"I'm not too worried about that as I am about the adopting thing," I contributed with a deeper frown, "I can't believe he think's he can trash Sensei's image..." I wasn't alone in the shivers and darkening of the eyes. We were all angry at that bit of information.
"I won't let him do anything to hurt Sensei," Leo's voice was low and angry, almost coming out as a growl but he quickly mellowed before I even had time to narrow my eyes. I blinked in surprise, "Sensei was the first person to mean anything to me. I won't let that guy ruin his life twice."
"Ditto," Raph smirked like a shark and I looked down towards Mikey, who was staring at the ground with glossed eyes deep in thought, "I do wonder though...if Sensei actually hired that private investigator..."
That got all of our attention. We looked at Raph in shock. I had forgotten all abut Sensei promising to find out about our birth parents. He hasn't really had time to say or do much about it because of our adoptions! I wonder what or if he found anything out...
"Huh, I haven't thought about that," I said voicing my thoughts as I crossed my arms, "I bet he hasn't had much of a chance though."
"Do you...think if our birth parents knew us that they'd want us back..?" Mikey's voice was small and he looked slightly afraid of the answer. I put my arm around his shoulder and grinned.
"I doubt it Mikey or they wouldn't have gave us up," Raph replied roughly making Leo elbow him, "Ow!"
"What Raph means to say is that you don't have to worry about that, okay? We are Sensei's and nothing or no one is going to change that," Leo promised with a serious gleam to his eyes. Mikey smiled a bit more enthusiastically and even I was convinced. Raph glared and rubbed his arm.
"I wonder why they gave us up...?" Mikey questioned, not sounding sad but curious. Raph groaned and rolled his eyes.
"Probably because they couldn't handle raisin' four boys at tha same time!" He growled while Leo gave him a look. I canted my head.
"You have a point actually," I shrugged and Leo gawked at me, "Well we would have been a handful. Especially Mikey and Raph."
"Hey!" They both yelled at the same time and I chuckled while Leo smirked at them. Ours eyes met and I blinked yet again when he quickly looked away. What was it? Did he actually think he shouldn't acknowledge me? Did I go that far into making him think he should avoid me completely?
The rest of the walk there was fast and somewhat quiet. Raph and Leo talked the most while trying to get Mikey to talk, only slightly succeeding. I mainly stayed quiet and watched it all unfold. I noticed that Leo didn't make a move to look or talk to me the whole time and Raph wasn't really talking directly at me as much as he usually does. Was he still mad at me? The whole thing just made me want to sigh. None of us were acting normally with each other..
"My sons!" We all flinched in surprise when Sensei strode through the front lawn and out of the gate to be on the sidewalk with us. He looked slightly worried and I couldn't help but be prepared for that look to change into a much more angry and worried one, "Thank goodness you all look okay. I got a call from Leatherhead and he told me that Michelangelo was acting strangely."
Mikey blinked in surprise and then quickly averted his gaze. As usual, Leo was the first to jump into the conversation, "Well, I meant to call you...but it's really important that we tell you what we found out..."
"Come in then, my sons. I wish to know. We can do afternoon training afterwards," He smiled a little while eyeing Mikey with a slightly anxious look. His eyes roamed over Raph and I before he smiled even more.
"Sure, I look forward to it," Raph muttered, his eyes on fire at the chance to beat something up. I rolled my eyes as we followed Sensei back into the house. He had us in the dojo kneeling on the carpet in front of him. He knelt before us and appeared to be very calm.
"Who wants to start?" He asked politely, looking at all four of us before his eyes settled on Mikey, "Michelangelo?"
"Huh? Oh...yeah," Mikey jumped and then smiled sheepishly. I frowned from where I sat beside Raph, "Well this morning as I got ready to leave Mika-san stopped me and told me...something that bothered me.."
"Yes?" Sensei looked very worried now, "What did she say, my son?"
"She said she had business to attend to because...someone else wants to adopt me," Mikey replied and stark shock entered Sensei's eyes. He took a calming breath and I admired his ability to swallow his emotions, "She told me she'd let me know as soon as she found out anything..but..."
"Remember how we knew we'd have ta deal with Karai today?" Raph jumped in and Sensei nodded, his eyes narrowing at the mention of her, "She gave in and told us what Oroku Saki was plannin'. Apparently he wants ta adopt Mikey."
"Nani?!" Sensei blurted, his eyes wide and panicked. We all jumped at the loud unexpected noise that escaped him, "I-I am sorry my son...please continue..."
"Its not just that," Leo pipped up and Sensei looked at him very worried, "He wants to frame you...make you look like you don't take care of us so we are taken away." Sensei looked ready to have a stroke and I messed with my hands anxiously. I wanted to go comfort him but...I just didn't know what to say.
"Why must he always go so far to hurt me...?" Sensei's face was hidden for a moment as he shook, obviously trying to handle the emotions running through him.
"I'm sorry Sensei," Mikey said wetly, his eyes matching his voice. I looked on in alarm as he tried desperately to fight off tears, "He has some sort of files on us that Karai is going to try to get. She thinks it's stuff to blackmail us on."
"Files on you four?" Sensei looked up in alarm, then that look quickly darkened into anger. I shifted restlessly, watching Raph look at me slightly reassuringly, "How has this happened? Why does he wish to blackmail you four?"
"He wants to adopt us," I decided to speak as Sensei's eyes darted to mine. I licked my lips nervously, "He wants to take us away from you, Sensei. Possibly so we can be used to make you miserable."
"I see," Sensei's eyes were really dark now and I was a bit scared. I've never seen Sensei so angry before in the whole time I've known him, "You four are not to go out unless you are paired off. I mean it. Michelangelo?"
"Y-Yes?" Mikey stammered as he stared at Sensei with wide wet eyes. I didn't fail to notice how quickly Leo reassured him by grabbing his hand and squeezing it.
"You are to spend the night here until I deem it safe not too. I will inform Mika-san. I'm sure she will have no problem," Sensei seemed to be calming slowly as he took long breaths. I watched him worried, fearing for his health.
"O-Okay," Mikey nodded as he shuffled on his knees. Raph looked away from Mikey and narrowed his eyes.
"I need ta call Slash and let him know what's goin' on. Maybe he's heard somethin' we haven't," He commented while Leo and Sensei perked.
"Yes, do that please," Sensei nodded and Raph brightened as he brought out his phone and excused himself. He left the dojo with the phone to his ear. I took a deep breath.
"Hey Sensei...?"
"Yes Donatello?" He answered, looking towards me. I fidgeted with my fingers again, trying to think about a good way to ask the question I wanted. I decided just to go with the flow as Mikey would say.
"Have...you hired that private investigator? The one you said you'd hire to find our about our birth parents?" I questioned as I curled into myself. I wasn't afraid of Sensei...but I don't know why I was curling into myself as if I would be hit. Sensei's eyes flashed, not in anger but with what looked like guilt.
"I have spoken to some, yes."
"Really?!" Leo and I yelled in surprise at the same time. Our eyes met and I quickly looked away. It felt too awkward now that he had been avoiding me earlier.
"Did they have any information?" Mikey asked in a quiet innocence, canting his head while doing so. Sensei smiled a bit more at Mikey.
"Well, looking that far back would take time, my son. I have not heard anything as of yet," He answered and we deflated, "I do think, however, that this private investigator can look into a few things about Saki as well."
"what do you mean?" I inquired, my eyebrows knitting together, "You want to know dirt of Saki too?"
"That's one way to put it," Sensei chuckled a little as he stood and paced slightly, "I want to know what he knows...and what he has been up to since I've last saw him. I want to know more about his company."
"I think that's a good idea, Sensei," Leo smiled, looking eager. Sensei smiled even more now as he stopped pacing. Raph suddenly came in the room looking angry.
"What's wrong?" Mikey asked worriedly as Raph took his place in between Leo and I, "Is everything okay? Is Slash okay?"
Raph looked surprised that Mikey asked about Slash's well-being, because he knew none of us were really okay with him right now, then he sighed, "Slash is upset about what I told him, naturally. Then he told me Hun's pissed."
"Elaborate please," Sensei narrowed his eyes at Raph's language before looking interested, "Why is he angry?"
"Slash says that Hun returned recently and has demanded that the Purple Dragons try to find Leo," Raph gritted through his teeth. Our eyes widened and I couldn't help the gasp that left my mouth. Hun was the one that hurt Leo and would have hurt him more if Karai didn't save his butt, "He wants payback for gettin' his ass kicked and is operatin' against Saki's orders. Saki doesn't want ta attack us...at least not yet."
Sensei's eyes flashed dangerously and I felt sorry for whoever tried to hurt Leo then, "They will not touch Leonardo. They will not touch any of you!"
"Slash understands and only a select few know not ta touch Leo," Raph agreed, an angry fire in his eyes. Leo blinked at all the attention for a moment before frowning, "My old friends Oliver, Fong, and Shawn are working as group leaders so that way if Leo is found they won't let anythin' happen."
"Good," Sensei sighed as he rubbed his temples while Mikey and I jolted a little in alarm at the mention of Oliver and Shawn. I gawked at Raph who shrugged at me.
"Has he learned anything else?" Leo asked with strange determination in his eyes that made me want to groan. Leo's never cared about what happened to him. He, just like Mikey and Raph, were reckless. Why were my brothers always looking for trouble?!
"Just that..." Raph scowled as he crossed his arms, "I hate that Hun. He better not come around in our town or I'll kick his...OW!" I had to work hard to keep a straight face when Sensei whacked Raph on the head with his cane, one he didn't really need but had sentimental value to him, "What is that thing?! Metal?!"
Leo chuckled at Raph, who glared at him. Sensei's mouth did a twitch before he grew serious once again, "I am glad that you decided not to hide this information from me. So...can we trust Karai."
"April seems to think so," I sighed as I rubbed at my head, "I am not sure though. She did basically betray her own Father just to keep Leo's trust." Leo turned red when Sensei rose an eyebrow and looked at him.
"N-Not just my trust! Our trust!" He cried while waving his hands and we grinned at other, "A-Anyways...what do we do Sensei?"
Sensei frowned once again, "Like I said. Michelangelo will be staying here and I only want you to go out if it's completely necessary. Always in pairs. We will resume as normal but as of now I will talk to the private investigator."
"Hopefully Karai can pull through with those files," Mikey mumbled while messing with the hem of his shirt, "I'm really nervous for some reason. I don't want to be adopted by that guy! He pretended to be nice to me to get me to like him!"
Sensei turned a bit pale at that reminder but shook his head as Leo, Raph, and I shared a firm look. We all weren't gonna let that happen! "Do not worry Michelangelo. I will take care of this. You just worry about yourself and your brothers."
"Okay..." Mikey looked absurdly relieved. Sensei smiled a little.
"Now..I want you all to begin your stretches and go through the katas that you know. After that I want Leonardo to teach you some of the katas he has learned that you have not. I will be making a few calls in the next room if you should need me," Sensei instructed as he bowed respectively. After he left the room Raph groaned.
"Let's start stretching!" Leo grinned, a bit too happy at being in charge. Mikey looked at him in admiration while Raph looked irritated at him. I rolled my eyes.
Sometimes my brothers were just too much!
Leatherhead's Point of View:
I parked my truck easily as I stared at the Hamato house anxiously. Michelangelo wanted me to meet him at the Hamato house around this time...saying something about his training with his brothers. I just hoped that he was not mad at me for calling Hamato-san about his weird behavior.
Well it's not really that I saw him being weird but his text worried me. I couldn't help but call. Things have been happening around the Hamato boys that make me feel more protective than I ever have in my entire life and that says something. I quickly grabbed my keys and locked my truck before walking as calmly as I could towards the front door.
Their next door neighbors looked at me from their porch and gawked at me. I do not know what I looked like to cause such a reaction but I pursed my lips and knocked at the door. I didn't have to wait but only 5 seconds before Michelangelo slung the door open.
I didn't have time to brace myself before he jumped on me, hugging me with all his might. I blinked in shock before my gaze wandered over to is brothers, who were all sitting around in the entertainment area that they had dubbed the "pit".
"Leatherhead! I thought you weren't coming for a moment!" Michelangelo cried as he let go of my and landed on his feet with a thud. I smiled gently down at my friend, wondering why he was acting slightly more clingy than usual.
"Of course I would come if you asked me too," I soothed and he beamed up at me. I nearly sighed with relief. I did not know what expected but he seems to have perked up after his training. I looked up towards his brothers, who were all almost tense but looking at me politely. I smiled at Raphael, "Hello my friends, how are you all? It is good to see you again Raphael."
"Ah, yeah...thanks..." Raphael blushed a little while Michelangelo grinned at him. Leonardo and Donatello nodded at me with respective smiles.
"Hey LH! How's Mom doing?!" Michelangelo grabbed my sleeve to get my attention and I looked down at him, "Is she okay? She's still getting treatments...right?"
I blinked in confusion at the sudden change to his tone. He sounded as if something terrible might have happened. I smiled down reassuringly at him, "Your Mother is doing very well. She is still receiving treatments. Her next checkup is next week."
Michelangelo sighed loudly in relief and I chuckled, "Thank God! I was worried for a moment..."
"Why were you worried?" I asked and wondered why Michelangelo's brothers tensed again. Michelangelo began messing with his shirt, a sign that I learned meant he was worried and nervous about something.
"Why don't you sit down and I'll catch you up," He replied with a nervous look. His brothers all shared a look before literally shifting to one side to give us more than enough room. I rose an eyebrow, dread feeling my stomach at Michelangelo's words and his brothers actions. Apparently they though I would be angry that must be why they moved so far away.
I was a bit surprised that when I sat down Michelangelo sat right next to me like he wasn't scared of me or my reaction. I was prone to violence, as ashamed as I was to say, but Michelangelo was the only one, besides his Mother, that ever tried to calm me with soft words and kind gestures.
I clenched my large hands in my lap and patiently listened to my friend. I became horrified as he explained his current predicament along with their family's plan to counteract against Saki. My anger rose at the thought of Saki adopting any of my friend's but especially Michelangelo. Aunt Macy's heart would break if Michelangelo was adopted by such a man let alone anyone other than Hamato-san.
"Leatherhead? Leatherhead, you're okay...right?" Michelangelo sounded worried not scared as I thought I saw white for a few moments, my breathing a bit ragged from all my anger. My eyes cleared and I saw baby blue eyes wide and worried staring into my green ones. Donatello looked scared on the other side as Leonardo looked cautious. Raphael looked ready to subdue me, his gaze never leaving my body as his own took a slightly protective position.
"Y...Yes, "I sighed slowly and Michelangelo smiled a little, placing one of his small hands on my larger one. I flinched a bit, feeling bad about it but I couldn't help it. Michelangelo's smile didn't falter, however, it only grew.
"Don't worry! Sensei has it all under control and Karai's on our side now-"
"As far as we know," Raphael retorted with an eye roll. I saw him relax slightly alongside Donatello but Leonardo remained cautious as he watched me with Michelangelo. Their protective instincts were endearing and yet made me feel slightly jealous. I never had anything like that before except with Aunt Macy.
"Anyways, we also have a private investigator and Mika-san is on our side too!" Michelangelo beamed but I noticed the slightly darker circles under his eyes. The stress from earlier must have gotten to him despite him feeling better now. I grabbed his face gently and tilted it under the light, "Uh, what's wrong?"
"You have dark circles under your eyes, my friend," I said worriedly and watched his brothers snap to attention. I nearly chuckled, "You need to get some sleep tonight, okay? You should not stress so much since it is bad for your health."
Michelangelo laughed a little and gently removed his face, "You guys worry so much...I'm not worried anymore! I was before...but I'm okay now! Sensei made me feel better!"
"And I am glad that I have done that Michelangelo," Hamato-san smiled warmly as e walked into the room from the hall. He then smiled towards me with a twinkle in his eye, "Leatherhead, it is very good to see you."
"Same to you Hamato-san," I replied politely and he seemed pleased with my manners.
"I see that my sons have filled you in on our situation, yes?" He asked curiously and my eyes flashed for a minute as I nodded, "Well I am glad that you will be there to protect Miss Levard and Michelangelo."
"I will protect them! They are my only family left," I promised with a serious face as Michelangelo beamed and his eyes watered.
"I have such great family and friends," He cried as he wiped at his eyes. Leonardo and Donatello smiled while Raphael rolled his eyes.
"You're so dramatic," He smirked and Michelangelo pouted at him. Hamato-san turned towards me.
"Leatherhead, we were about to start on dinner if you would like to stay?" He offered and I watched as Michelangelo's head snapped towards me, his eyes sparkling hopefully. I chuckled.
"That sounds nice, thank you," I bowed my head and Hamato-san looked more than pleased now as he smiled down at all of us.
"Oh hey, Leatherhead..."
"Yes Michelangelo?" I asked, curious at the look of wonder on his face. He smiled a bit afterwards.
"Can you give me a ride to my foster home so I can get a few of my things? Ill be stay the night here a lot until things settle down," He replied while swinging his legs.
"Of course I will," I agreed with a smile and he closed his eyes in his smile. I was a bit surprised when Raphael jumped up.
"Hey I want ta go too! Plus Sensei ordered that we go in pairs!" He commented and Michelangelo raised an eyebrow, "I know that LH will be there but I just...want ta go too, okay?"
"Sure!" Michelangelo beamed and I smiled politely at Raphael. Of all his brothers Raphael made me the most nervous because like me he was prone to violence. I briefly wondered why Leonardo looked uncomfortable and Donatello stared at Raphael as if he was planning something.
"I would feel more comfortable with this arrangement," Hamato-san pipped up and Raphael smirked at his brothers, "Dinner should be done by the time you get back."
Michelangelo and Raphael stood so I did as well, fingering my keys as I watched the brother interact awkwardly. Donatello crossed his arms and looked away.
"I'll go...study," He said with a weird tone to his voice. I rose my eyebrow as the brothers watched him disappear behind his door. Raphael stared at Leonardo and I was confused as Leonardo just nodded.
"Okay, let's go," Raphael smirked at Michelangelo and I, both of us looked confused. I didn't argue as Raphael ushered us out of the door with Michelangelo chirping happily at the both of us as we got into my truck.
I was just glad that Michelangelo was back to normal but I couldn't help but think that something was going to change that really quick. I just hope that I can protect the Hamato family...
Awww Leatherhead! I love Leatherhead! Anyways, how did I do? I want toy hear your thoughts! Ill be able to work a bit faster now that I'm not stressing about Finals!
Thanks for reading guys! STAY AWESOME! ;3