Chapter 5: the Shredder's Prey
Master Splinter: I had been meditating in the morning when I had heard Leonardo and Donatello wake up. I got out of my room a few minutes later only to find a note from Leonardo saying that Raphael probably went out for a stroll and since they were worried they went to search for him.
I began to worry for them because, it was daylight outside exposing them easier but, I knew it was absolutely necessary for Raphael to be found immediately. I went to Raphael' s room, my eyes scanned all four walls when the thing I feared most that he would find was splayed open on his bed.
The picture of him that had his eyes scribbled over was exposed to him. That's when I realized that the attack he had the day before must have been linked to him finding this very album. I got overflowed with guilt.
I took the album and photo to my room and hid it behind some boxes. I took out an old shoe box with pictures of Raphael, with his eyes either scribbled or cut out. I sighed and began to pray that he was found soon, for I knew I owed him a big explanation.
Omniscient Narrator: "Master Shredder, a group of your men seek your audience." said one of Shredder's body guards. Shredder groaned and nodded in approval, he had recently lost a deal with some European mafia for advanced weaponry sales between them and he really wasn't in the mood for shit.
Fifteen of Shredder's men walked in and got on their knees, performing homage to Shredder.
"What have you come to tell me? This better not be a waste of my time or I'll have your heads." threatened Shredder.
"Master, we come to report sightings for one of Yoshi's protégés out alone for over 7 hours.", said the leader of the group of his men.
"Do you know what his motives for being out alone are?", demanded Shredder.
"We don't Master, but he did seem rather distracted, confused, and upset.", the leader mentioned. Shredder grinned under his mask.
"Good, it will be easier then to bring me the mutant ALIVE and conscious.", hastily ordered Shredder the man and his group.
"Yes as you wish Master, but may you supply us with the proper equipment for us to bring him to you?", asked the man in reply.
"Take whatever toys you want but, bring me that TURTLE!", Shredder's voice echoed throughout his lair.
"Yes master,.", said the men bowing their heads and retreating. Shredder cackled to himself. Finally I can unstain my honor with the death of all Yoshi has ever loved and including himself.