Shattered Mind - Part 7 – (Month 4)

Month 4

Standing at the stairs, April watched Raph bring Donnie to his room, it was time for her to part ways in sleeping arrangements, for his first night without her by his side, April was going to sleep in the lab.

To make the transition lest painful for Donnie, it was best that April didn't help him to bed.

"I hope this works," she was second guessing her decision, for part of her hated the fact of doing this to him, as the other half knew it had to happen.

"Don't worry April it will work out fine," Leo assured her.

(I hope soo… No I can't think this way, this will work, he is ready, it been over four months now. I know he can handle it. But why am I so nervous?)

Finally after what felt like hours Raph left Donnie's room heading to his own, as both Leo and April stayed up to see if Donnie would do anything.

Hours past, not a peep out of Donnie, both April and Leo retired for the night.

Zonked and finally in a section of the lair where she couldn't hear Raph's death snore, she snuggled on the cot in the lab as she drifted to sleep.

Sweet dreams filled April's head, only to be shattered by a sound unfamiliar to her as she opened her eyes.

(Huh…What was that?)

To her surprise she wasn't laying down on the bed anymore, yet she seemed to be in a up right position, with her back against some cold metal surface, only in shorts and a tank top the cold made her shiver as she tried to move.

To her dismay she couldn't move, something tight and equally as cold to whatever she was laying on, was around her arms and legs.

Looking down to see what was going on, still a bit groggy from just wakening up, finally when her vision cleared in horror she realized she was strapped down.

(Is this a nightmare…what's going on?)

Confused she panicked struggling desperately trying to free herself to no avail.

(How did I get in this position did someone break into the lair, Leo said it was safe…)

Relief washed over her when Donnie came into her view, "Donnie please help me get out of this…," fear started to stir inside as Donnie seemed unfazed by her dilemma.

Donnie has been so over protective of her, yet it looked like he didn't care that she was tied up, "Donnie are you listening to me, please help me get out of this… Donnie?!"

Not responding to her pleas, Donnie tilted his head studying her, then suddenly a smile came across his face as he placed his hands on her face, cupping it.

(What is he doing that for?)

"Donnie please I don't know what is going on, but you have to listen to me! Get these straps off me! You have to help me," April started to panic.

"…I am…," a whisper came out of Donnie so low April barely caught it.

(Did he just spoke… what does he mean he is helping me?!)

Going to a control panel to the right of her, Donnie pressed a button following this were sounds similar to multiple computers starting up, accompanied with the sounds of gears emanating from somewhere behind her.

Suddenly the metal plate she was on began to jerk then started to move backwards.

"Donnie what are you doing?" April struggled more, she had to get free as she felt very hopeless and scared.

(What is he planning to do, what is this thing?)

Donnie not saying another word, April wondered if he did say something or was it her imagination, for Donnie only looked at her with a smile.

Frightened April started to hyperventilate, as the metal plate entered into some kind of machine, inside she was surrounded by lights and the entrance door slowly closed while a buzzing sound grew within the machine.

"DONNIE STOP THIS!" April screamed at him as the door fully closed trapping her inside.

Inside, alone April looked around to see if there was anything that could help her out of this horror picture, to her dismay the bright lights became dim then left her completely in the dark.

Afraid, April tried desperately to free herself as she screamed at the top of her lungs for someone to help her.

(Please someone help me…)

Suddenly a sharp pain ignited behind her neck as she felt something pierced through her skin, a sudden rush of a burning sensation coursed through her body.

(It burns so much…why is he doing this to me… Donnie…)

April wanted to cry, run, as tears filled her eyes, the burning was numbing and she wanted it to stop, the feeling was horrible as if her blood was boiling.

It felt like hours then finally the thing that was injected in her neck finally came out, followed with the cuffs unshackling her, which made poor April fall to the ground.

There on the cold floor of the machine slowly with shaking hands she felt the back of her neck, to her discovery she found multiple puncture wounds.

(What did he inject me with…why do I feel so sick…I need to get out of here!)

Scrambling to her feet, she pounded her fist against the door, "Donnie let me out. Donnie let me out, DONNIE…D..o..n..n..i..e…"

Her hand stopped just before she made another attempt to slam her fist into the door as her eyes widened, a heat wave over came her, she felt she was getting over heated, while her body tried to fight it with her sweat, yet it didn't help.

Standing there in shock not sure what was happening, she noticed how dry her mouth felt, as a rush of feelings she wasn't to sure how to describe hit her hard, making her head feel light as she struggled to think.

Dizzy she stumbled, unable to keep her balance anymore; she leaned against the door for support.

Then like a hammer a pain like no other, tore through her body as she gasped for air falling to the ground again.

(The pain it's too much! What is this…oh someone make it stop please…am I dying?)

Screaming in agony she grabbed her sides, as her body felt like someone was ripping it apart piece by piece, then putting together again, it was the most horrible feeling she ever experience, not even in her wildest nightmare had she ever considered such a pain could exist.

Laying there, she stared at the wall as the pain finally resided, something felt off, yet to afraid to find out why, she didn't dare to even move as tears filled her eyes.

Questions on why invaded her mind, why would Donnie put her through this, whatever it was.

(…What's wrong with me…Why would Donnie put me through so much pain…What was he thinking, why would he purposely hurt me or was it on purpose, is he sleep walking again?)

Light came from the side as she noticed the door opening, slowly she sat up as she almost puked at the sight of her hands and skin, her skin color was celadon green and she now only had three fingers.

(No…no no he didn't did he… Did Donnie mutate me…why? Or into what?)

Not needing to look at herself she knew that one question, she could feel the new weight on her back, and what else would Donnie mutate her into…

Looking up, Donnie stood their, his face was filled with joy, he smiled at her, as he made an attempt to go towards her, April backed way from him quickly.

(No…stay away from me…)

Confused on her reaction to him, Donnie tilted his head, then attempted again trying to place his hands on her face.

Terrified, confused, she couldn't believe what Donnie just has done to her, in anger she slapped them away, averting her eyes away from him.

(…)

"Fine!" Donnie finally spoke, his word was spiteful filled with anger and disappointment, in frustration he slammed shut the door, leaving poor April alone in the dark.

Alone again she stared at the door…

(…Donnie why?...)