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Oroku Saki's (Shredder) Point of View:
I walked up to my office quickly without so much as sparing a glance to any of my office staff or maids. I took notice that my office door was open and arrived to it in four strides. Upon entering I sought out Baxter Stockman, who was standing in front of my bookcase with a deep look on his face. I cleared my throat loudly and he jumped two feet in the air before whirling around to regard me with wide eyes.
Closing the door without saying anything, I continued to appraise him as I walked to my desk in a slow manner. I sensed that Stockman was becoming intimidated by me, which was good. I sat down in my chair and without saying a word Stockman followed my lead and sat down in front of my desk, "Hello Mr. Oroku. My name is Baxter Stockman, CEO of Stockman Enterprises. You called me in for this appointment, right?"
I smirked at his formal yet anxious introduction, "Yes and I believe you got the email with mention of pay?"
"I did," Stockman replied calmly, but obviously looked intrigued when he thought over the offer in the email again, "It was quite a generous amount…"
"I want you to work for me," I cut in immediately, leaving Stockman stunned, "And it has to remain confidential or you will answer to me, understand? You do realize what I specialize in do you not?"
Stockman felt himself break out in a sweat as he nodded, "I am one of the countries' smartest men, Mr. Oroku. I know who you are and possibly why you want me. I was intrigued by your offer of pay and the fact that you could further fund my research."
"So you agree to work under me?" Saki slightly demanded, narrowing his eyes to further scare the poor scientist, who nodded again while trying to compose himself, "Great. You will move in immediately and I will send for your luggage."
"W-Wait, what?" Stockman stammered, thrown off guard, "I did not realize that-"
"You will do whatever I say, Stockman," Saki threatened easily, his demeanor shutting down any protests, "I'm in need of your technical expertise."
"…what do you need me to start on?" He asked hesitantly and my lips curled into a cruel smirk that made him flinch.
"Now that you work under me you are subject to keep certain discoveries a secret. I am a known man in most countries around the world so you dare not go against me," I announced and watched with satisfaction when Stockman looked conflicted and stunned even further. I knew tha the wouldn't expect this but I did not care, "You know of Hamato Yoshi?"
"Yes, I…I read up on you quite a bit. I like to know who my employers are," Stockman replied in a defensive tone, like this offended me. It did not.
"Then you also know about his four adopted sons and their biological father, Nakano Eiichi?" I pressed and he nodded his head, his eyes lighting up as he started drawing conclusions, "I have certain threats to uphold and I need you to help me successfully blackmail certain people."
"The Hamatos?" He asked immediately and I growled, startling him into silence once again. I stood slowly from my chair and turned sideways to look out the window.
"No, I have already tried that more than once and failed," I ground out through clenched teeth, my hands curling into fists at the thought of that wretched family, "They have broken promises to me so I am going to show them that I am a man of my word."
"Where do I fit in again with the blackmail assistance?" Stockman asked, sounding confused, "Who am I blackmailing?"
"Some staff members in the Manhattan Health and Emergency Service hospital," I retorted with venom, "You are to blackmail members of the Oncology department to stop Macy Levard's treatments at once."
"Um, alright, if that's what's best," Stockman replied hesitantly, sounding scared and uncertain, "But-"
"Do not question. Just do it. That's all I need you to do for now. Let me know how everything progresses and if you need me to assist somehow," I ordered and he nodded, that pathetic look of guilt already on his face, "You can have access to computer and such in the library three rooms down from here."
"Thank you," He said as he nodded his head once again before standing to leave. I watched him disappear in a hurried fashion and grinned. With a new thought, I picked up my phone and dialed the local news station. I knew two of my workers that I could blackmail into going as cops just to rile them up. Maybe they could get Nakano to actually confess in front of everyone!
"Hello? I wish to make a tip on where you could get a good international DUI murder story…yes, his name is Nakano Eiichi. I wish to remain unnamed... I know where you could find him...Thank you!" I smiled cruelly as I hung up after a good 14 minutes of speaking with the individual, "This will teach them never to cross me!"
Donatello's Point of View:
"Why do you even have a map in your bag?" Mondo questioned Oliver as we all formed a circle around the island table in the kitchen with Slash being the only one sitting. After Oliver mentioned that he brought a map with him of the area around Shredder's building, we decided to figure out where would be the best place to go in or come out and possible safe hide-outs if anything went wrong. It helped to have Kara-I mean Miwa help us since she was used to the place.
"Because I'm a Purple Dragon," Oliver blinked over at Mondo like he really didn't understand why he'd ask that. Mondo just smiled in a confused manner but didn't question again.
I handed Leo one of the markers I had brought from my room as Nakano peeked over my shoulder, "I'm sure that I can memorize the entrances and exits of the Saki Industries building!"
"Really Donnie?" April startled from my other side, "Not that I don't think you can do it, of course, but the Saki industries building is pretty huge!"
"She's right," Miwa commented with a nod of her head from where she was slightly pressed up against Leo because of how many people were in the kitchen, "But I can help you with a map of the building from the inside."
"Really?! That'd be a big help!" I smiled at Miwa/Karai and she blushed, her eyes widening at the rare praise. I turned to April, "And don't worry, I remember almost everything I read."
She smiled warmly and wrapped one of her arms in one of mine as I blushed, "Of course I know that. I just don't want you to…get too stressed."
"He won't," Raph smirked and I looked over at my brother, "Donnie's like tha rest of us…too determined."
"Yes, I can see that as well that we are all determined," Leatherhead chided, looking much calmer than he had earlier but probably only due to the presence of Miss Levard and Mondo on both of his sides, "I do want to know how you plan to infiltrate and how you plan to deal with these…warriors? Yes, those warriors Hamato-san said this man has."
"The Foot Clan," Sensei and Leo muttered in distaste at the same time, only mildly being surprised about it.
"The Foot clan?" Casey echoed, looking thoroughly confused as usual. I rolled my eyes.
"Do you not remember the talk earlier?" Leo teased slightly but his eyes still a bit serious, "Sensei told everyone how Oroku Saki is the clan leader of the Foot clan. He'll have trained ninjas at his building if our theory is correct about him bringing some of his clansmen here."
"Ninjas….in a business building in New York?" Casey deadpanned with a flat face as Mondo grinned over at him excitedly at the idea. I fought against rolling my eyes again.
"When you put it that way it sounds ridiculous," Miss Levard giggled a bit and turned to Sensei, "I want Mikey back but I am worried after you've said this. We're normal and hardly know how to fight…at least most of us…so how can we accomplish this rescue mission without police involvement?"
"I doubt even police would be enough," Raph snorted and Sensei shot him a look when Miss Levard suddenly looked very much worried like an everyday mother hen Leo.
"I am not worried about any of that. I will personally demolish anyone that gets in my way," Leatherhead stated with a gleam in his eyes and a scowl on his face that reminded me of Raph on his bad days. Everyone stared at him with wide eyes.
"A-Anyways," Fong interrupted the disturbed/stunned atmosphere, "I know that some of the Purple Dragons are willing to help. Most because of Slash and Raph but others just because they love to fight."
"That will be good," Mondo laughed at the irony of gangsters helping us, "Mikey will get a kick out of his rescue party!"
My lips twitched into a smile and I noticed my brothers also trying to hide smiles. I turned to April and she beamed up at me, obviously happy about something, "We'll definitely find a way!"
"Hmmm…and I know some of Shredder's henchmen," Nakano stated out of the blue and everyone looked at him with a variety of expressions. I was mainly surprised that he was actually still referring to Saki as Shredder. It seemed he was fully on our side now for sure, "What?"
"You wait until now to say that?" Leo sighed, struggling with an exasperated expression and an annoyed tone. Karai/Miwa let out a sigh but smiled.
"I do too, but I was never really allowed around them very long so you probably know more about that than me," She spoke up sheepishly, looking briefly guilty before turning to Leo and Sensei, "I know that he has Bradford, well we all know that, but he also has this person named Xever, but I've never seen him in person. I only know he was a new recruit."
"Yeah, I overheard he has experiences on the streets and in prison," Nakano added with a small smile, looking a bit calmer.
"But what about the guy that I've been seeing with Shredder?" Slash asked with a mean look on his face, "He was crazy fast and hard to fight. I was on defense the whole time and still got stabbed!"
"Which I still can't believe you left your phone so you couldn't call for help," Oliver grunted, looking thoroughly pissed again. I sighed tiredly.
"Well, do you have any idea who that might be?" I inquired, shifting to look at Karai/Miwa and Nakano.
"No, I have never heard of a person like that," Nakano stated sadly and I was briefly surprised when Sensei put a hand on his shoulder to comfort him. When did those two become closer?
"U-Uh, I remember one time my f…I mean Shredder was on the phone and I barely made out what he was saying…but he called him an "old student"," Miwa/Karai shrugged, looking embarrassed about almost slipping up and calling Shredder 'Father'. Sensei looked down sadly for a moment and Leo smiled encouragingly at Karai. Raph caught my eye and we both shared a smirk at how close Leo was to Karai.
Suddenly there was loud knocking at the door which caused poor Mondo and Fong to jump out of their skins. Predictably Sensei, Leatherhead, and Leo were already looking out of the kitchen with glares. I looked at Raph and Miwa in confusion before April squeezed my arm and Casey grunted from accidentally hitting his arm when he was also startled.
"What in tha world…?" Raph asked aloud as he took a step forward until Leo suddenly threw an arm out, "Fearless, what-"
"I don't recognize this presence," Leo said mysteriously, looking wary and confused. Sensei also nodded, giving Leo a bit of a surprised look before turning serious. The knocking became even louder and I pulled April back behind me just a little.
"I'll answer it," Leatherhead announced with a neutral mask on his face. I felt sweat form on my neck. Anyone that see's Leatherhead surely wouldn't dare attack right away.
Leatherhead left Miss Levard to Mondo and walked out of the room before Sensei gave everyone a calm look before jerking his head forward in a signal to follow. Leo, Raph, and I began to follow Sensei out of the kitchen as well. The others, confused, stumbled after us.
LH opened the door slowly and I gasped, feeling stunned when a couple of police officers came through looking thoroughly scared of Leatherhead, who moved to let them in with slight surprise.
"Reporters?" Oliver breathed as we looked past the police at a herd of women, men, and cameras flashing everywhere. Leatherhead all but calmly slammed the door to reduce the noise and I sighed again. What is it now?
"What's going on here?" Sensei asked as he stepped forth with intent but suddenly my heart skipped a beat and I whipped my head to Leo and Raph, noticing the twin look of horror on their face.
Had they found out about Mikey being kidnapped? Shredder didn't want authorities to investigate him though! Casey's sudden movement caught my eye and I looked over at him to see him staring at the officers with a heavily confused and suspicious look.
"We've been given a very disturbing tip about a crime that had been committed," One of the officers said as he looked away from Leatherhead to our Sensei, "Is Mr. Nakano here?"
Instantly all eyes traveled to Nakano, who was standing beside me and I quickly noticed how horrified and pale he looked. What a minute? A crime that was a committed? Surely that didn't mean….
"We are here to bring you in for questioning, sir," The other police officer said grimly, his eyes pinned on Nakano and Nakano only.
"What's he being questioned for? What crime?" Mondo desperately asked, looking highly confused as he held onto Miss Levard, who's wide eyes already gleamed with sudden understanding. I'm pretty sure she knows about Nakano's past from Mikey…
"The hit and run while driving under the influence that happened in Italy five years ago," One police officer stated with a weird look on his face. Everyone froze.
"In Italy?!" I blurted, feeling hot and angry, "But how can he be questioned here in America?! And after five years?!"
"Because the victim has always been willing to press charges and we cannot take this allegation lightly, especially if it's true and he escaped to our country," The other officer replied angrily, staring right at a pale Nakano.
"Hold up," April nearly growled and I almost jumped at the sudden noise. My eyes widened as I took in her fiery expression, "You can't ask this of him! You don't even have proof for an arrest warrant and I'll bet you don't even know who the alleged victim is! If it were true, then they would have leads and he'd be deported to Italy if they have enough evidence to convict him. You can't just randomly come here and take him! How did you even get this tip? I bet it was anonymous wasn't it?"
Both officers suddenly looked uncomfortable and Nakano stared at April in stunned silence just like the rest of us, "W-Well, it's regulation. We still-"
"Miss O'Neil is right. And if you don't have proof or an arrest warrant then he's in his rights to refuse such an obvious lie of a claim. Please leave my home and tell the reporters that you falsely accused a man," Sensei coaxed with an intimating glare. The officers flinched and their eyes widened as they took a step back.
"Besides, you guys aren't cops," Casey stated simply, like it was obvious to him and he looked confused as the officers glanced at him in anger.
"What do you mean?" Slash asked as he rose an eyebrow. Everyone looked at Casey.
"Those men aren't cops. I know everyone at the police station because my Dad is the Deputy," Casey replied nonchalantly before glaring at the officers, "So I would know you but I don't. This is too convenient too, so I bet you're working for Oroku Saki, right?"
"Ugh!" Both officers flinched, taking a guarded positon, eyeing the exit. My eyes widened.
"WHAT?!" Raph and I demanded at the same time. But no one could prepare themselves for when Leatherhead suddenly appeared behind the two imposters and grabbed them in the tightest hold, his eyes wide in their glare. The two officers shrieked and struggled.
"So you do work for him? Where is Michelangelo, the young blonde boy he's holding?!" Leatherhead demanded lividly and I glared at them, taking a step forward.
"H-H-He just gave us a call and told us if we didn't do what he said then he'd tell our wives we've been cheating on them!" One of the imposters cried, "We don't know anything about that boy! We just didn't want our families to be ripped apart!"
"I think they are telling the truth," April immediately replied as she looked at me. I trusted April's insight for the truth and nodded before looking towards me brothers, who seemed just as convinced as me.
"Fine," Leatherhead growled as he let them drop to the floor, "Get out of this house before I decide to destroy you."
They were out of the door before he finished speaking. Sensei and Casey went to the window to watch the reporters. I hoped they actually left but it might be a couple of hours. I also knew that despite what the officers said the reporters would be making a story tonight about this whether it was good or bad. That Shredder!
"You guys…I cannot thank you enough for sticking up for me," Nakano bowed low, startling Slash, Oliver, and Casey, who weren't used to such behavior.
"You are part of our family, Nakano-san. You've obviously dealt with whatever sins you committed. This was especially not the way to do it. Everything about their request was ludicrous," Sensei commented and Nakano smiled appreciatively at our adopted Father.
"Completely random," Miwa commented with a sigh, "Too bad they didn't know anything about Mikey."
"I was also hoping they'd know something," Miss Levard replied sadly, eyeing the ground, "I wonder how he is? Are they treating him okay?"
Mondo looked sad before smiling and placing a hand on her arm, "It's okay Mikey's Mom! Mikey will be okay and we'll rescue him soon!"
"I need to make a quick call to my private investigator," Sensei spoke up randomly and to everyone before leaving without any replies. Leo and I shared a confused look.
"You were really smart back there, April," Fong complimented and I narrowed my eyes at him slightly. April smiled brightly at the sudden resounding compliments that followed.
"Thank you…I know a little bit about lawyer stuff because of my aunt," She commented and I smiled when she turned to me, "I'm just thankful to be of some use."
"Of course yer useful," Raph scowled, looking confused by her statement. I laughed when Leo and Raph tried to step away from the windows at the same time but Raph tripped over Leo's foot, who looked stunned in Raph's direction. Casey immediately roared in laughter next to Slash.
I was looking on in amusement before noticing some of the flashes of cameras through a crack in the curtain. Why now? Why so out of the blue? Why take Nakano away?
A thought struck my mind and I gasped, feeling myself pale gradually. April called my name worriedly and I looked at her like I was choking, "Oh my God!"
"What?! What is it, Donnie?!" Leo asked as he worriedly zoomed to my side followed by Raph and Miwa.
"The only ones that know about Nakano's past were us and Shredder," I pointed out in a strangled tone. They looked confused for a moment before their eyes widened in horror.
"What is it?" Leatherhead asked hesitantly, looking concerned for me.
"Shredder had blackmailed Donnie too, making him go along with his plans without telling us," Leo explained and April's eyes widened, "And he blackmailed Nakano to take us away from Sensei…but…!"
"Oh my God," Nakano breathed as he suddenly came to the same conclusion and looked at Miss Levard, "That means that he is actually doing what he said he'd do in his threats to us! He was trying to expose me but it failed! And you believe he is upholding the threats he made to you, Donnie?"
"Y-Yes," I croaked as I nodded and April squeezed my arm hard.
"What were the threats?" Mondo questioned in fear. I looked at everyone and to my brothers, who nodded at me while Nakano still appeared stunned at my other side.
"That he'd hurt Casey and April," I began and they both froze, "And that he'd bring back an abusive person from Raph's past…"
Raph physically flinched and we all jumped when Slash growled very loudly, "Oh hell no! He did not say he'd do that, the bastard!"
"A…Also…he was going to find a way to take away Miss Levard's funding for her chemotherapy treatments," I finished with tears budding in my eyes as gasps resounded around the room.
"I already knew about that from Mikey! I'm not concerned about that right now," Miss Levard commented as all eyes turned to her in absolute surprise, "But April and Casey should be watched at all times just in case. He's a psychopath."
"Agreed," Leo grunted as he crossed his arms and looked at Miwa, who seemed very pale, "Are you okay?"
"I can't believe he'd actually go that far…but I don't think he'd bring back that abusive person because it'd cause too much attention," Karai commented uncertainly and Raph sighed, shaking his head.
"It doesn't matter ta me now," Raph replied as Leo put a hand on his shoulder, "I'm okay, Fearless, I'm not lying. It won't bother me."
Leo smiled and nodded before turning to April, "I'm worried that he'd actually try to hurt you…but now that he has Mikey he doesn't really need not do that."
"We should still look out for them!" I protested and Leo held up his hands as he chuckled. April blushed and smiled at me.
"He can probably look up where we live," Casey suddenly spoke up with wide eyes, "You think he'd hurt our families?"
April's smile wiped off her face instantly and she paled, "Oh no!"
"Why don't you call them and inform them of what's going on…but try not to say too much?" Miss Levard suggested with a small smile, "I think what Miwa said is true. Shredder cannot make a scene so he probably won't come after your families."
April and Casey sighed in relief. I looked at Raph and Leo who shared the same expression. We were gonna avenge our friends' pain. We were gonna help Nakano, Sensei, and Miss Levard! Shredder wasn't going to get away with all of this.
"Um, you do realize that it'll be awhile before we can leave?" Fong spoke up as everyone turned to him. He was staring at the windows, "The reporters will stay for a while and no matter what there will be a story tonight."
"I agree," I nodded and looked at Nakano, "This was meant to be a message that he's serious."
"I thought so too," He replied with a small smile, "I find that I'm not a nervous now because so many of you accept me now."
"Well you are our Father right?" Raph said nonchalantly while shrugging, "As long as yer not doin' no harm then what's tha point in bein' hateful?"
"I can't believe Raph said this of all people," Karai/Miwa commented with a teasing smirk as Leo chuckled again. I smiled and heard April giggle behind her hand.
"Oh shut up!" Raph growled defensively as Slash laughed as well, his arm around Oliver's shoulders.
Suddenly a loud noise rumbled close to us and we all turned wide eyes to Mondo, who was blushing and holding his stomach, "Woops…. sorry…. I'm a bit hungry…"
Laughter erupted around the room because of how everyone reacted to Mondo's stomach rumbling and it just reminded me of something that would happen to Mikey. I really missed him but with this group I had new hope that we'd get him back.
No matter what!
Michelangelo's Point of View:
I stared at the untouched plate that was set down near the locked door. They had actually brought me food but I was worried about eating it. I don't think Shredder would go as far as to kill me…but who knows what he put in the food? I couldn't help the paranoia creeping up in my gut.
Sighing loudly, I looked up at the ceiling again from where I was laying on my back on the most uncomfortable bed known to man. The bedsprings could be felt and it was noisy when you moved on it. Does a mattress like this actually exist? Not even in foster homes were they THIS bad!
"Probably to make it harder for me to sleep," I huffed to myself as I looked around the white walled room. Why weren't there any windows or even any colors!? Gah, I'll go insane! I closed my eyes, feeling pain in my chest. Don't get too worked up…just remember everyone you have there for you. Sensei, Nakano-Otosan, Bros, April, Casey, Mom, Leatherhead, Mondo, Slash, Oliver…..
Wow I really did have a lot of friends! I have a new sister type friend too, Karai or…she's Miwa now! I smiled happily as I thought of my new sister, but would it actually be sister since she likes Leo and vice versa? Well if she married Leo then she'd be my sister! So yeah, new sister!
"Hey Kiddo!" Someone boomed from just outside the door, making my heart jump and skip a few beats. I gasped and shot up in bed, glaring the door as I jumped to the floor. The person, whom I recognized as a person I've not heard before, knocked loudly before speaking again, "I'm comin' in so don't ya try anything funny!"
The door creaked open and I tensed, standing in front of my bed with my thoughts racing of how to defend myself. I was surprised and caught off guard to see a tall and skinny black man come through with a couple of bottles of water. I eyed him in suspicion.
"What's with that look?" The man smirked, but looked a bit caught off guard as he looked at me for the first time, "I wasn't really expecting ya to look so young even though I knew…"
"Knew what?" I asked curiously but kept my glare. He stared at me as he stopped, taking in my posture before smirking again. I couldn't figure this guy out right away but I did know that he definitely wasn't on my side.
"I knew that Master Shredder had a teenage captive. A young Hamato," He replied easily, like I should have known that. I narrowed my eyes at him as he began to walk towards me, "Relax Kiddo, I won't hurt ya cause then I'd get into trouble."
"Then what's the point in me being here?" I blurted, feeling frustrated. He paused with a look of surprise and began to laugh, "W-What?"
"You are a riot, Kiddo! Do you want me to beat you up then?" He asked with an amused expression. I blushed a little and averted my gaze.
"Of course not!"
"Well don't worry, I'm not interested in hitting kids," He replied as he stopped a couple of feet in front of me. I remained tense despite his words, "I don't really like this but it's not like I can do anything about it anyways."
"You mean you can't go against Shredder?" I clarified as I looked up at him again. He shrugged as he extended the water bottles, "How do I know there's nothing put in there?"
"Is that why you didn't eat the food Tigerclaw brought?" He questioned seriously before sighing, "Look we aren't goin to kill you. I don't think Master Shredder would stoop to killing kids."
"I'm a teenager!" I defended, hating to be called a kid. I was well aware that I looked really young but only a few people I cared about where able to make fun of that! Not this guy!
The man laughed again and shook his head, still extending his hand, "Just take them. You know Tigerclaw specializes in guns right? Well, you'd be dead by now if we wanted. So just eat and drink or you'll really die."
I hesitated but realized some of the truth in his words. Tigerclaw had a lot of weapons on him but I didn't know he specialized in guns…I grabbed the water bottles and jerked my hand back, looking at them and feeling relieved to not see any odd colors. I looked up at the man who was staring right back at me with curiosity, "Um…what's your name?"
He hesitated a little, "Xever."
"Well…thanks Xever…you're the first person to actually try to talk to me here," I smiled a little, despite feeling cautious I really was happy to be able to talk to someone other than myself. For whatever reason, Xever's eyes widened and he blushed, averting his eyes to the ground.
"Why did Master Shredder take you?" He questioned quietly as he anxiously looked behind him at the door. I realized he was asking or doing something he wasn't supposed to.
"Well…it's not like I'm important or anything," I pondered, thinking back, "But I'd have to say that I was just easier to get at the time. I was falling behind my brother so Tigerclaw grabbed me since I was the furthest away from the group we were with."
"Plus it'd be easier to get to your family," Xever agreed, "I was just curious if it were a personal grudge or something."
"Why'd you say that?" I asked curiously, raising an eyebrow.
"The Master…I owe him a lot, which is why I'm freely working for him, but I don't like hurting women or children. Whenever he mentioned he had you he had this cringing look on his face. Not pain and not annoyance, so I was curious."
"I have no idea what you mean," I commented, feeling put off by that information, "He faked being nice to me in the beginning and had given me money I had lost once so that I could buy a new phone and clothes."
Xever's eyes grew really wide, "Master Shredder did?!"
"Yup, but that was just part of his plan to win me over against my brothers, which was a doomed plan to begin with," I chuckled as I leaned to sit down on my bed with a creak. Xever looked stunned in his place before cursing under his breath.
"I need to go before they suspect. Don't get me wrong, we're not friends, I was just curious," Xever justified with a blush as he backed up to the door. My eyes widened when a feeling of homesickness hit me. Xever was a lot like Raph… "Make sure you eat and drink something!"
Before I could reply he was out of the door and I heard the click of the lock. Immediately I felt lonely again but berated myself. Xever wasn't my friend! I don't need to talk to anyone here! Still…it was nice for a while…but why did he look so shocked? I mean, Shredder was prone to extremes so of course he'd try to act like my friend in the beginning! And what did he mean Shredder cringed when he mentioned me? Just rude! Whatever!
I sighed as I uncapped the water and sniffed at it. Well it doesn't smell funny…I drank only a little despite my body craving more. I'll wait to see how that little bit does before drinking anymore, "Besides…. I'm really hungry too….blugh!"
The noise outside my door grew louder and I recognized that a lot of those ninja warrior dudes were talking loudly. It seemed to be more than usual. I rose an eyebrow and crept close to the door to hear better. Was it gossip? Guess I have nothing better to do…
"Master Shredder really is unforgiving isn't he?"
"Duh, where have you been, baka!"
Ha! That's funny! "Baka"
"Too think he actually orchestrated even the reporters to go the Hamato manor! How embarrassing for Nakano Eiichi!"
"Bahaha, I know! He'll be found out!"
I gasped as I stared at the door with wide eyes. Nakano-Otosan? Reporters?!
"Just does to show that you don't go against Master Shredder-sama!"
"Right! And those who do will learn how brutal Master is!"
"Oi…was that a compliment?"
I bristled as their comments registered. Shredder sent reporters to Nakano-Otosan?! Probably to get the story on his past, right? Why would he bother with that…?
"Wait!" I gasped out loud, backing up. I remember! Nakano-Otosan said that Shredder threatened to expose his past if he'd go against him! Oh my God! So he actually called reporters?! What happened after that?! Does that mean Shredder is really doing what he threatened he'd do?!
I panicked but could no longer hear what they were saying. Is this how it was going to be? Me just getting a taste of bad news and never knowing the outcome for my family? Tears burned in my eyes and I wiped my eyes furiously, my stomach churning. I don't want this!
I want to figure a way to get out of here!
Poor Mikey! I definitely couldn't handle an all white windowless room with going insane! Like, what the hell is with that room doing under a business building? And how does Shredder find out so much information in the to be able to blackmail so much?! Stockman is mainly a coward, isn't he guys? I mean, he is mainly doing everything for money and out of fear! Whatever, he'll get it too!
Leatherhead's dangerous aura is the best! What did you guys think? I'd love to hear from you all! Have a great time and stay safe out in the world! STAY AWESOME AS WELL! ;3