Hello guys! I decided that since I wasn't feeling like crap that I would write this update! I was super excited and inspired by the amount of reviews and support! So thanks for that! Like I said in my other update, I'm tired of always apologizing…life is life and I can't help whatever comes into its path. Thank you for understanding. You're all amazing!
Special Thanks To: Orange Dash, GirlRobin, TheMaskedTimelord, VoidOfEclipse, SpiritFighter208, Turtlecrazy714, DjBennyD, Guest #1, Guest #2, Mari OC, Mikeygirl, Guest #3, Guest #4, and pollielobster!
Because I'm feeling generous and happy, I'll respond to everyone that reviewed last chapter!
To Orange Dash: Aww thanks! I am glad you liked it! I know, I felt bad for Mikey thinking that way, but I can see myself thinking the same. I love when Mikey's bro's are there for him, it's like cuteness overload! I so enjoyed when the gang got vengeance for Hun attacking Mikey and Leo!
To GirlRobin: I know, isn't brotherly love the best? Everyone sympathizes with poor Mikey, but his brothers won't let him feel sad! I do feel bad for Donnie, but I'll make it up to him ;) Thank you for always commenting on my chapters!
To TheMaskedTimelord: I really love strawberry lemonade, haha. I was craving some and couldn't have it! Raphie is very loyal to his brothers no matter what! Sometimes it's really hard to write bro-fluff with him because of his personality but I think I do okay! Thank you for your compliments and support! Enjoy the chapter!
To VoidOfEclipse: Haha, I'm glad you're satisfied. It's what I strive for with my readers! I could imagine what it must have felt like to momentarily lose sight of Mikey, looks like I did a good job! I'm happy that you like the story so much! Hope you enjoy this chapter too! :D
To SpiritFighter208: Thank you! I love the brotherly fluff as well! It's probably ridiculous how much I love the brotherly fluff! I have brothers of my own and love when we have fluffy moments! Raphie really is the biggest softie ever! And don't worry about Donnie! Enjoy the read! :P
To Turtlecrazy714: Thanks! I'm glad you liked the chapter! I hope you like this one as well! Donnie is being blackmailed by Shredder with his friends and family's safety over his head, but don't worry something will work itself out! I'm glad you enjoy the bro-fluff! Happy reading!
To DjBennyD: "favorite ninja" that made me smile, haha, thank you! Yes, I tried to give more information about the boys' past and there is still more to learn! When you stated about going to get arrested, I laughed I won't lie! Donnie is adorable, huh? He's my second favorite! I love him! I love Leatherhead too! I'm a very family-oriented person and I am so happy to hear you say that my chapters make you so happy…like you're review made me smile so hard I'll have you know! You had so many nice things to say to me. You're a good person, just like other readers of mine that I know! Thanks for that review. I really needed it. Enjoy! :D
To Guest #1: Oh you will most definitely see more protective bro's and not just towards Mikey (even though that's my favorite) I understand you completely, haha, to want your favorite character hurt just to see the bro-fluff! Hope you enjoy! :D
To Guest #2: When I reread the chapter I thought maybe Hun's impression was a silly idea, but there are actually people who have that talent. I thought it was funny like Mikey's odd but unique talent at shadow puppetry in the canon TV show!
To Mari OC: Raphie in this chapter, indeed. He's about at his wits end. Leo being hurt so badly, Mikey being hurt next, both by the same person. And he also doesn't understand what Don's going through. I'd say he cracked last chapter! But it was so cute! Go Raphie! Thanks for reviewing! Enjoy! C:
To Mikeygirl: Aw, thank you! I am glad you liked the chapter that much! I have a weakness for Mikey and big bro fluff, obviously! It doesn't matter how much you say you love my chapters, it makes me happy of course! Thank you for the compliments! I shall not stop till I'm satisfied with the way the story will end! Hope you enjoy again, haha! :D
To Guest #3: Haha! Thank you very much! I'm glad you think it's amazing! I won't stop updating until it's finished. I've never done that, I've always finished stories but it sometimes takes me awhile! Raph will definitely not be happy when he sees Shredder face to face again! Watch out! Enjoy the chapter! :]
To Guest #4: Wow, "brilliant writer" thank you so much! Everyone's comments means so much to me and your comments do too! Sorry I couldn't update sooner, I know everyone was angsty, but I do eventually update! Thanks for waiting! Please enjoy! C:
To pollielobster: Oh, thank you so very much Pollie! I'm glad that you think so! It made me smile for the longest time! Sorry the wait killed you, haha, but wait no longer! I'll do my best, I promise! I won't quit! I'll do my best on the emotional cliffhanger, haha, but no promises…sometimes it's just how my process ends! And about the notes to Yoshi, that was actually in my plan! Hope you enjoy how it turns out! :P
Everyone's reviews meant so much to me! You all had a lot of good things to say about me, except one, but all your words of encouragement and support made me so happy! Thanks to all my readers I am currently at 190 favorites and 512 reviews! That's so amazingly awesome!
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Leonardo's Point of View:
Everyone was saying their goodbyes around 6:30, before the sun had a chance to really set, and I had already said my goodbyes to the others before Karai pulled me aside with a serious look on her face.
"Listen Leo, as I was saying before…I'll get as much information from my Father as I can, but I highly doubt he'll give me any information himself. Hun was working for my Father and I want to know my Father's involvement in everything," Karai told me as her nose wrinkled in distaste. I sighed and rubbed a hand through my hair.
"I don't want you to get into any trouble Karai, especially with that guy. He's your Father, you know? You really shouldn't be at odds like this with him…" I said hesitantly. I hated Shredder…or Saki, whatever, with a passion…but at the same time he was Karai's father….and she deserved to try and make peace with him.
"Are you kidding, Hero?" Karai laughed loudly, startling me out of my thoughts before her laughter stopped and she sighed, looking away, "I don't know Leo….I have a strange vibe about him. He's always been very mysterious and never very honest with me. I just…don't know. I feel like he's hiding something big from me…and I won't stop until I figure out what."
"You really think so?" I rose an eyebrow, looking at her sympathetically soon after, "Well just be careful. He's your father, he cares about you, and I'm sure he keeps things form you because he's trying to protect you."
I heard Raph call my name and looked over my shoulder quickly, only to notice how Mondo jumped to wrap one arm around his neck in a hug. I smiled and rolled my eyes, turning back to Karai before pausing when I noticed the look of pure hesitation and doubt on her face, "What's wrong, Karai?"
"You know what he's always told me about my Mother when I asked?" She whispered, hugging herself around her waist, looking every bit like a cornered sad bobcat. I blinked at her look before grabbing her arms and leaning to look into her upset eyes. I opened my mouth to ask but she continued without prompting from me, "He always told me that she was murdered by Hamato Yoshi."
I froze, my breathing hitched, and I stared at her in absolute horror. She bit her lip and stole a glance at me before quickly looking away, "I….I don't know…I always believed him before but…after meeting him…and you…your brothers. I just don't know what to believe anymore. That's why I have to figure out."
"Karai…" I melted, feeling my heart beat a mile per minute, "It's okay…do what you need to do. I understand. But I can promise you one thing. My father is not just a good man, he's the best! He could never murder anyone!"
Karai looked uncertain again but smiled a little, leaning into me in an awkward hug. I just blinked and felt myself blush. I didn't really know what to do with my arms but thankfully the embarrassment didn't last very long.
"Leo! Let's go!" Donnie called and Karai backed away, grinning at me like she wasn't at all sad a minute ago. I sighed but smiled at her.
"Bye Karai, be careful…."
"You too, Hero. Take care of those fools!" She laughed and I grinned, rolling my eyes as I promised her I'd take care of my 'fool' brothers. We separated and I overheard Leatherhead promising to give Mondo a ride home when I joined my brothers.
We waved by to our friends until we couldn't see them anymore and then turned to look ahead. I watched my brothers as a silence settled over us. I scanned Raph and noticed how angry he still looked. I inwardly sighed, remembering how he beat Hun when we rescued Mikey. He had done it for "Mikey and I"….that felt nice but I hated that he felt the need to do that for me. I should be looking out for him…not him constantly looking out for me…
I looked over at Donnie and observed how wary he was, which was very odd. Something about Donnie has changed and not just because of the new move or the new "Dad". He's always unsettled and never truly comfortable, not even when it's just us four. He had this new tenseness about him that I hated. It's like he was waiting for the next bad thing to happen. I wouldn't let it. Not to my brothers…not to Sensei and not to my friends!
My eyes shifted to Mikey, who was in between Raph and Donnie like some sort of special shield, and I smiled a little before my eyes found the bruises wrapped around his wrists. That bastard Hun deserved everything he had coming to him…and if I know Leatherhead well enough…I knew he really would hunt down Hun and destroy him. The thought didn't bother me. I wanted to destroy Hun.
I looked away and pondered on how we could somehow get in touch with Sensei when Raph broke the silence, nearly making me jumpin surprise, "So Mikey, now would be a good time ta tell us what Hun wanted from ya."
We all looked at Raph with wide eyes before we all looked at Mikey, who blinked at the sudden attention, "Oh…yeah….that….um…"
"Mikey, quit stalling," Donnie warned and Mikey smiled nervously, "Just tell us, Mikey, you can tell us anything."
Mikey sighed, "Yeah I know…and I will…I just don't like what he was saying."
"What do you mean?" I asked immediately as Raph's eyes narrowed, "What did he say exactly?"
"Well he asked me all sorts of things about Raph mainly," Mikey admitted and my eyes widened as Raph and Donnie looked confused, "He wanted to know if Raph had any control over the Purple Dragons."
"Huh?" Raph blurted with an aggravated expression, "Did he say why?"
"He said that they don't listen to him like they used to. They're resisting his orders or something….he did say that someone told him your name," Mikey looked at Raph worriedly, "I think he really wanted to hurt you. He said he would."
"Well he can't and anyways I'd like ta see tha bastard try," Raph huffed while putting a hand on Mikey's head as Donnie and I shared a thoughtful look, "I wonder who mentioned me? Oliver might have…but he's loyal ta his brother, Slash. Fong was an okay guy and Shawn….well maybe it was Shawn."
"I don't even want to talk about him," Donnie muttered as he turned away. Raph looked guilty and Mikey sighed, "M-Maybe you should just call Slash and ask, Raph."
"Yeah…good idea," Raph replied quietly and I frowned at the renewed depressing atmosphere, "I'll do it later though…"
"Okay," Donnie acknowledged just as quietly and Mikey looked up at me with those round eyes. Immediately I knew what he was trying to say. He wanted help in cheering those two up. I blinked and hummed.
"I had an idea if you guys wanna hear me out," I blurted randomly and they all looked at me in surprise.
"Depends….am I goin' ta like tha idea?" Raph questioned with a narrowed glance. I rolled my eyes.
"Yes."
"Is it goin' ta require any of my energy?"
At that Mikey giggled and Donnie face palmed while I sighed insufferably, "Only a little. Just listen to me, Raph!"
Raph grinned at Mikey and then nodded at me, "Sure, what were ya thinkin'?"
"I was thinking about it and…I think we should write Sensei notes and give them to April to give to Sensei," I explained as their eyes widened yet again. Mikey gasped.
"That's a great idea, Leo!" He beamed and I grinned, "Sensei would love that!"
"April is a good choice too because she's taking ninjitsu lessons from Sensei now," Donnie added and we all paused at the new information suddenly thrust upon us.
"She is?" I asked in shock and Donnie nodded, "That's pretty cool, I think." A part of my heart ached to know Sensei was probably also doing it so he wouldn't be alone. My face fell.
"That's uh-ma-zing!" Mikey smiled, "April is already so cool! Imagine her being able to fight!"
"Yeah…." Donnie said dreamily and we all smirked at him. He shook his head and blushed, "A-Anyways….I...I uh, have a date at her house tomorrow…I can give the notes to her then."
"Perfect!" I smiled wide at the mention of Donnie's date. Mikey and Raph's mouths dropped open and I chuckled. Donnie's blush increased.
"Dude…you…you have a date with April?!" Mikey gasped and Donnie nodded a little, trying to hide his face from us, "Wow! That's great! You both totally like each other, I can tell!"
We all looked at him confused before Raph turned to Donnie, "Anyways….good job Donnie! Just don't screw it up!"
Donnie rolled his eyes, "Aren't big brothers supposed to give advice on how to get the girl?"
"That was my advice."
"Gee, thanks," Donnie laughed and I smiled big to see my most secretive brother laughing. Mikey laughed along with Donnie and Raph grinned at me, "Well…Leo, did you and Karai make a date yet?"
I choked up and went red, looking at him in horror, "What? N-N-No!"
They laughed even harder than the first time and I crossed my arms, pouting at them. It was so not funny and they are laughing anyways. Guess with my help in teasing Donnie about April I can't really say anything, "W-We're just friends. She was only talking about….something else."
Donnie stopped laughing and looked at me solemnly, "What exactly is that "something else"?" Upon seeing Donnie's serious face, Raph and Mikey both stopped laughing too and stared at us.
I frowned and wondered if I should tell them. But then one look at their faces made me sigh. I should tell them or they'll never let it go and be mad at me. We can't be at odds at such an important time, "Well Karai was telling me about her Father-"
"Shredder?!" Raph growled, his fists already curling into fists at the mention of our hated enemy. Donnie paled and Mikey looked quickly between us three.
"Just hear me out," I frowned in an annoyed manner, "She was telling me about how he is still asking for updates about us from her and she's been lying to him. She also told me how he's always in his office or with his buddies but that she wanted to find out what was so important in his office."
"She's going to infiltrate his office again?" Donnie asked quietly, his eyes extremely wide and his skin still pale. I frowned at him worriedly and nodded, "Oh…that's really dangerous for her…but maybe since she's his daughter he wouldn't hurt her….?"
"Better not," I glared off in the distance and it was a testament to how serious my brothers were taking the situation when they didn't throw grins at my statement.
"If it's dangerous c-can't we stop her?" Mikey asked with concern and I looked down at him, "I don't want her to get hurt…especially by her own Dad."
I put my hand on his head comfortingly, "Don't worry….Karai's a kunoichi remember? She can defend herself pretty darn good."
"Yeah but she shouldn't have ta," Raph spoke up in a low growl, his eyes pinned miserably on the floor, "Nothin' worse than defendin' yaself against someone ya consider family…."
Our eyes widened as we stared at Raph and Donnie paled even more. I took a step towards Raph and placed an arm on his shoulder. I could tell he wanted to shake me off but chose not to, "Raph…what do you mean by that?"
He looked conflicted and sick, like he didn't even want to talk about it, "Maybe later Leo…I can't talk about it right now."
I nodded in understanding and wondered why I'm just now noticing that he had more secrets in his past than just that thing with Slash/Spike. I stepped forward to walking on Raph's other side by the road when a taxi stepped on his breaks right beside us.
We all flinched in surprise and I backed my brothers away in alarm before Frank rolled down the window with wide eyes, "That is you guys! Boys, I have been wondering why you stopped calling me for rides!"
"F-Frank?" I gasped and he smiled, his eyes twinkling excitedly. I sighed in relief and smiled back, "Sorry, we've been…pretty busy."
"I can give you a ride now then! Hop on in, boys!" He replied cheerfully and I nodded before Donnie put a hand on my shoulder.
"Uh, Leo?" He said with deep amusement lacing his voice. I looked over my shoulder at him curiously, "You can let down your arms now."
Mikey giggled and Raph deeply chuckled when my eyes widened at my outstretched arms. Apparently I don't remember thrust the appendages outward to keep them from getting around me. I turned red as I let my arms down and ignored their chuckles as we all got into Frank's taxi.
I told Frank our new address and noticed the way his eyes darkened. So Sensei did tell him after all. I frowned and rubbed at my knee, which was starting to ache with all the things I've been doing today. I'm surprised my head wasn't really hurting as much.
"How have you been feeling Leo?" Frank asked as he started taking off, "I wanted to come see you in the hospital but when I had time you were already out!"
I smiled, "Thank Frank. I'm okay."
My brothers gave me a look and I returned it. I knew they didn't believe me but I wasn't about to tell Frank that I still hurt from time to time. Plus my brothers were all too dramatic. I was fine.
"That's good! Yoshi has been telling me all the update. I…I am really sorry you boys are going through so much," Frank murmured sympathetically and I waved him off, feeling my face fall.
"We'll be back with Sensei soon," Mikey spoke up before I could open my mouth. When I looked over at him, because he was sitting beside Raph and holding onto his arm, he looked a bit angry, "Shredder can't keep us away from him forever."
"Very true!" Frank laughed and looked determined, "I am also offering my assistance!"
We smiled and Raph chuckled, "Thanks Frank."
"Anytime! You know you boys can call me anytime you need a ride. No matter how late it is," Frank replied seriously, eyeing me in the review mirror. My eyes widened but I nodded before his eyes returned to the road.
"Leo…" Donnie whispered as he leaned in. He was sitting beside me and I turned my head a little to hear him, "Are you okay? Is your knee hurting again?"
"A little," I replied honestly and Donnie nodded, "Don't worry…I'll take something before I go to sleep." Donnie made a small face at me but nodded. They knew I hated taking medications unless I had to. They sucked and made me sleepily dead to the world. I needed to always be aware so I could protect my loved ones.
Frank kept quiet the rest of the way only talking when he was spoken to and I realized he had started getting real pissed and it was because of where we were headed. Donnie was still talking lowly to me and sometimes to Raph while Raph was talking quietly with Mikey.
It didn't take long for Donnie and I to notice that Raph was very uneasy and Mikey was trying his best to cheer him up. We shared a concerned look and leaned closer to Raph, "Raph, what's up?"
"Somethin' doesn't feel right," He muttered quietly as Mikey leaned closer to, his hands still curled around Raph's arm, "I was tellin' Mikey how somethin' feels off. Not Frank or anythin'….I don't know how ta explain."
I nodded while Donnie looked even more concerned, "Don't worry Raph. We'll be careful."
Raph looked at me for a moment and slowly nodded, like he was still unsure. I felt very confused at my usually easily angered brother. He almost looked sick to his stomach from being on edge and I felt a big need to make him feel better.
I looked around uneasily, looking out the windows. I didn't see anything out of the ordinary, but now that Raph confessed his uneasiness…I felt it full force. Donnie put a hand on my arm, still looking freaked out and I smiled at him a little, trying to comfort him.
We both jumped in our skins when Raph growled and we whirled around to see him turned around in his seat, glaring out the back window. Mikey was also looking out the back window, looking like he was ready to have a panic attack. My eyes widened and I struggled into the position.
"We're being followed," Mikey whispered so we didn't alarm Frank. My eyes narrowed at the black vehicle and I barred my teeth angrily.
"How do you know…?" Donnie asked uncertainly, his eyes wide as scooted so close to Raph that their shoulders mushed together. Raph gave Donnie a look that seemed to calm him and I moved to be closer as well, "Maybe he's just there by coincidence?"
And it was like the universe was laughing at us again when Frank turned a corner and the black vehicle did as well. We all gasped and I scowled, trying to peer in the dark tinted windows to see who the stalker was.
"You guys okay?" Frank asked uncertainly and we jumped. I turned to look at him and smiled, hoping it was convincing.
"Yeah, we're just looking around because we're bored," I said and he smiled, nodding his head. We turned and looked back out the window.
We all watched silently as the vehicle followed us before sharply taking a fast turn that should have been illegal. My eyes widened as the vehicle was out of sight. Raph growled, "Dammit!"
"Don't worry guys," Donnie said smugly and we all turned to look at him in confusion only to see that he had his phone out. Our eyes widened, "I'm 100% positive that he did that because I took a picture of the vehicle's front plate."
"Dude! Awesome! You're like a spy!" Mikey complimented and Donnie smiled at us, "I was seriously getting freaked out for a moment there!"
"Me too," I admitted and Raph looked at me in surprise, "Raph, you okay bro?"
"Yeah…I dunno how long that guy was following us…" He replied with a small nod and a scowl. I frowned.
"We will find out thanks to Donnie," I turned to our Genius and rubbed his hair. Donnie's eyes widened and then he smiled, one of the first true smiles I've seen in a while.
"Yeah! Good job Donnie!" Mikey cheered as Raph smiled at Donnie. He blushed and seemed really happy because he nodded. I watched Donnie thoughtfully. Maybe I should be worrying about Donnie more..?
"As soon as we get home I'll start looking into this," Donnie promised as he held up his phone. I smiled.
"Okay…as long as you don't end up staying up all night," I warned as he rolled his eyes. Raph snorted.
"I won't let 'im," Raph claimed and Donnie looked at Raph in somewhat fake betrayal. Mikey laughed and I shook my head.
"You'll be dead asleep as soon as you hit the bed, Raph," Donnie said dismissively as he grinned. Raph glared at him and lightly whacked his head, "Ow! Hey!"
"I didn't even hit ya that hard," Raph grinned in amusement while I shot him a look. Donnie scowled at him and rubbed his head.
"You shouldn't hit your brothers, Raph," Frank chided in suddenly but with a sarcastic tone. We all looked at him surprised before Mikey started laughing more.
"Oh whatever," Raph scoffed as he blushed a little and I grinned, watching my brothers with a fondness.
"Yeah, you should hug your brothers, Raphie!" Mikey bubbled with a big smile as he leaned on Raph. He made a face at Mikey, "C'mon, Raphie, hug meh!"
"Stoppit Mikey," Raph scowled as he pushed Mikey away, "Ya know I don't like hugs!"
"Unless there with Leo," Donnie coughed loudly while I blinked stupidly. Raph blushed in outrage and Mikey burst out laughing.
"What?! N-No!" Raph denied and I chuckled behind my hand. Raph glared at Donnie and I, "I don't like hugs period. And Mikey get off me already!"
Raph pushed Mikey away and he winced in pain, causing Raph's eyes to grow to the size of the moon, "S-Sorry, Mikey..."
"It's okay, Raph. You didn't mean to," Mikey soothed as he rubbed his shoulder, "My shoulders are just sore."
"Not surprising with the way you said Hun held you up," Donnie gritted out as he crossed his arms angrily.
"What are you kids talking about?" Frank interrupted with wide eyes and my heart skipped a beat.
"Uh…" Mikey breathed as we all looked at each other, desperately trying to come up with a cover. Frank was Sensei's friend…and we didn't want to give Sensei a reason to worry. He would have a panic attack if not a heart attack if he found out we were still being targeted.
"Oh, we were just playing around with friends at the skater park today and one of our friends was too rough with Mikey," Donnie replied so smoothly that the rest of us stared at him with flabbergasted expressions.
But it worked and the worried lines in Frank's face even out into a content one, "Well you kids better be more careful then. I remember playing around with the boys of my neighborhood…"
We politely tuned Frank out as we sighed in relief. Then I turned to Donnie with an eyebrow raised and I couldn't help but blurt out, "Nice cover. Are you that good when you lie to us?"
Donnie's eyes widened and his lips parted in a half gasp, "H-Huh? No, I don't, uh-"
"Save it. We know somethin's up with ya. Ya better have an explanation for us when we get home," Raph snapped and Donnie looked like he was panicking. I frowned at this and put a comforting hand on his shoulder, shooting Raph a reprimanding look.
"You don't have to right now…but we all noticed a change in you, Donnie. You need to tell us soon what's going on, okay?" I said gently and Donnie was trembling a little under my hand. He nodded and I smiled, hoping to calm him down.
Mikey looked really worried when I looked over and Raph looked half ready to just shake answers out of Donnie. I turned my head a little and noticed Frank was still blabbering on. I smiled a little and turned towards the front to give Donnie a bit more space.
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We arrived at our "house" quicker than we would have liked and it was clear that Frank was reluctant to leave us alone, especially when we noticed the lights on in the house, signaling that our "father" was home.
Assuring Frank was easier than I thought and he hesitantly drove off. I turned to find my brothers looking at me as if they were waiting for me before going into the house. I couldn't say I blamed them.
"He said we could do whatever today….do you think he's mad?" Mikey asked, sounding worried.
"I really don't care either way," Raph shrugged with a distasteful look that I was sure matched mine at the moment, "I just want a shower and then I'm goin' ta my room."
"Then let's go," I nodded as I began walking up towards the door. I found it slightly adorable that my brothers were in a line behind me like little ducklings. I smiled a little before it dropped off my face when Nakano opened the door with wide eyes.
"Oh, it's you boys. Come on in," He smiled a little and I looked away, walking forward when he held the door open for us. I stopped at the living room and turned for my brothers, only to find Mikey at my side already, grabbing hold of one of my arms with his hands. I looked over at him in confusion but he was looking at the floor. Once Raph and Donnie walked over we stood there awkwardly as Nakano closed the door and locked it up, "Did you boys have fun today? I shouldn't have been surprised when I saw you were not here."
"Ya should we could do whatever we wanted," Raph groused out as he crossed his arms definitely. I looked at him and he just looked back at me. I sighed and looked back at Nakano, who was studying.
"As long as you didn't go over to Hamato-san's house," Nakano sighed as he rubbed the back of his neck, "The social workers' really don't want that right now…"
"The social workers?" I asked through gritted teeth. My hands curled into fists and Mikey's grip on my arm tightened. I kept my eyes on Nakano, who looked at us awkwardly as he nodded.
"Yeah, that's just what they told me," He replied, looking out of his element, but somewhat honest. I looked over at Raph and saw he was just as angrily confused as I was. The social workers weren't that bad of people, unless it was a different social worker? Or is he simply just a good liar? UGH!
Mikey's grip on my arm tightened again and I looked at him before flinching, tensing up in anticipation when Nakano came closer to us. Mikey's grip tightened a little more, almost tot eh point were his fingers could leave marks but I didn't care about that at the moment. I was staring at Nakano in a warning but he didn't look malicious.
"So did you boys have fun? Where did you go?" He asked in genuine curiosity. I almost wanted to blurt that 'he already knew because he might know the stalker or be the stalker' but I kept my mouth firmly closed.
"We went to the skater's park….and we had...fun," Donnie spoke up, his voice tight towards the end. The air felt very uncomfortable and I wished Nakano would go away and let me take my brothers away to our room or something!
"You did? That's good, Donnie," He smiled and our heads whirled up. He's never really called our names before. My eyes narrowed at his face, trying to figure him out. His smile seemed a little forced, not in a bad way, but like he was sad more than anything else, "Donnie, do you and your brothers want something to eat? I'm cooking pasta…"
"Y-Yeah…sure," Donnie replied, his voice stark with surprise. Nakano smiled a little again before he walked off to the kitchen and we stared after him in shock. Raph rounded on Donnie with a glare, "I'm sorry…I d-didn't know what to say other than to agree!"
Raph sighed, his look softening when Donnie looked really bad, "Yeah I know…I just really didn't want ta spend more time with tha guy…"
"And why was he just speaking directly with Donnie?" I questioned with a glare. Donnie shook his head in confusion while Raph also glared towards the kitchen.
"M-Maybe he just feels more comfortable around Donnie?" Mikey concurred quietly and we looked at him. I cringed slightly when he let go of my arm, "Sorry Leo."
"It's okay…" I smiled at him to show now harm done and he smiled sadly at me, "And you're right…Raph and I are giving him a hard time. Maybe he's comfortable around Donnie."
Donnie blinked before rubbing his arm, "I'm not really doing anything though…"
"Yeah, it's whatever. He's weird and I don't like him. We shouldn't ever be alone with him," Raph warned while looking pointedly at Mikey and Donnie. Donnie rolled his eyes but nodded while Mikey just nodded outright.
"I agree with Raph," I said and gave them a flat look when they looked at me in surprise, "No seriously, I do…he's right. Nakano is Shredder's ally….we need to figure out what he has over Nakano…"
"True," Donnie nodded with honest curiosity, "He's hard to read but… get a feeling he's actually trying here…he just doesn't know what to do."
"Bullshit, Donnie. If he wanted to know us and want us then he wouldn't have abandoned us as babies," Raph growled and Donnie sighed, nodding. I frowned and looked at the ground. Raph was making sense here….I really needed to get to the bottom of this.
We all looked up sharply when Nakano called out, "Donnie, Leo, Raph, dinner's ready now!"
My eyes widened and I looked at Mikey, who looked confused and hurt. Raph, Donnie, and I glared towards the kitchen as my hands curled into fists for like the thousandth time today. We stalked towards the kitchen and Raph's voice was dangerous when he spoke up, "Mikey too. Ya forgot about Mikey."
When we got close enough Nakano turned in surprise and then paled at our looks but he honestly looked surprised…I wasn't buying it, "I'm sorry, Mikey. I was going to say your name but I kinda forgot your nickname so I was about to call your real name."
None of us were appeased or bought his lie but Mikey nodded, grabbing Raph's arm before we each simply ignored him and started making our plates of pasta. I looked up at Nakano and he flinched, looking away sadly.
Something was up with him. Even so….why did he seem so sincere sometimes? I'd get to the bottom of all the strange behavior around me if it was the last thing I'd do.
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Dinner was even more awkward than I've ever thought it could be. Nakano couldn't stand the way Raph was murdering him with his eyes so he left to his room pretty earlier. I've never seen someone leave so fast with just a stare. Raph and I shared a dark content smirk before finishing our pasta. When we finished, Donnie and Raph practically wrestled me to the cabinet until I took my medication for the pain in my knee and my head.
Afterwards we retreated to Raph's room where Raph jumped at the chance to get a shower. Mikey and I decided to stay with Donnie in the meantime, but we decided to get dressed into some PJ's first. When we returned Donnie was laying on his bed with his arm dangling over the side, his phone in his hand.
My eyes narrowed at him but he recovered quickly, smiling like nothing was really wrong with him when we all knew there was.
"Why don't we make those notes for Sensei now?" Mikey offered with a more comfortable smile from where he and Donnie were leaned together on Donnie's bed. I smiled and nodded my head.
"Good idea Mikey," I praised and he beamed over where I was sitting on Raph's bed.
"I'll get some paper. Raph can join us when he gets out of the shower," Donnie mused as he got off his bed and went over to his desk. He laid his phone down and shuffled through his paper, trying to find clean pieces. My eyes narrowed in on his phone and I got up, pretending to help him.
"I'll help. I'll grab some pens," I smiled towards him and he blinked at me before smiling gratefully, not suspecting my motives. My face fell as I turned my body and quickly grabbed his phone before pushing it deep in my sweatpants pocket. I bent and grabbed some pens before he could suspect, holding them up with a smile.
"Yay!" Mikey cheered from Donnie's bed, "You have an orange pen, Donnie!"
Donnie and I rolled our eyes as Donnie handed me some paper, "I don't have a lot that I can spare, but here's some. Try not to mess up a lot."
I laughed, "Sure, Donnie. Thanks."
He smiled again at me, going over to lay some down beside me on Raph's bed for Raph before he joined Mikey on his own bed. I slowly began writing a heartfelt note to Sensei as Donnie and Mikey happily babbled over what they were going to tell Sensei. I smiled over at them before my eyes zeroed in on Donnie. On the barely noticeable circles under his eyes. The new way he sometimes trembled over the smallest things. His new nervousness…..
I placed my hand over his cell phone in my pocket. He sometimes stares at it when we aren't looking and I didn't think nothing of it before. But what if Shawn is texting him or something? Or what if it's just something else?
I was determined to figure out Donnie's secret.
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Uh oh! Bros are totally on to you now, Donnie! Leo's got your phone! This should be interesting!
I can't wait to read your reactions! They are the best! So we all know something is up with Nakano….what does Shredder know about him? Who is the mystery stalker? Is it even a stalker? How far will Nakano go to ignore poor Mikey? Will Karai found out the truth about herself? Who knows…..?
Until next time~! Stay awesome! :D