(A/N: Drama: We're backkkk. Haley: Even better than before! Drama: Well, you see, we have been taking classes and stuff. Haley: To become better writers… For you! Drama: So this story, and most of the others are officially off of hiatus. Haley: And we shall get back to the story. Drama: Before we forget, it's the same rules. Me for present, Haley for past.)


"Michelangelo… M-my son... Where are you?"

The words still rung throughout my head. What did he mean? I stared into my reflection in the pool of water in the Lair. I could only see wounds. Heartache. A empty shell of who I used to be. But hell, I didn't want to believe it.

"I'm still here!" I screamed into the empty and cold air around me. I picked up the closest object (a lonely stone) and threw it into the clear waves of the water. I breathed heavily, and for a split second, I forgot that I had no usage of my legs. I sobbed and realized what I have come to be... A mess.

"Don't touch me." I growled, when April gently touched my arm. She flinched. She backed away.

"Mikey…" She whispered. I glared. She visibly gulped. Then her expression turned from that of shock to that of anger. "You know, you weren't the only one who lost your future in the incident. I lost my brothers, my only father, and the love of my life. But I have moved on! You need to put your fucking pieces back together, and get over this!"

My hands shook with fury. "You know, I could, but you know what? You're human. You can find new love, find new friends. I have nothing. I am just some mutant who is going to be alone for the rest of his fucking life!" I yell. "I lost everything." My voice softens. "If you can't handle this, April, then go and leave. Carry on with your life. Because I sure as hell don't want to keep dragging you down in mine." Tears rolled down her cheeks. She stomped from the room, silent. I sighed and leaned back in my wheelchair. I always push her away. But oh well.

Its better this way…

I heard footsteps coming in my direction. I turn my head from the bed, and see a shadow racing toward my figure.

"Who's there?" I whisper. I see a three fingered hand reach out in the darkness.

"Shhh… It's me, Leo. Be quiet, you will wake the others." I heard back. I tried to sit up, but winced when I was in too much pain. "No, no… Stay down… Don't move…"

"Leo, why does it hurt so bad? Oh… Wait… Y-you're dead… How can you talk to me? You're fucking dead!" I raised my voice. He put his finger to his lips.

"Quiet, Mikey!" He said in a hushed tone. A pause followed. "You know it wasn't your fault, right?" My head slowly hung. I felt my arm begin to tremble. In fact, I think my whole body started trembling.

"Leo. Shut up. You're not real." He reached out to me. Tears started forming in my eyes.

"I am!" He tried to tell me. I shook my head, tears released and rolling down my cheeks.

"Oh yeah, if you are so real, here's something to bring your mind to… I HATE YOU. You, Raph, Don, AND Master Splinter… You left me here to die alone, damn you!" I cried. His expression fell. "I have to live with the fact that my family all died trying to save ME…" My voice fell from a yell to a hoarse whisper. "And I am the one to live and suffer for the rest of my life knowing that your deaths were all my fault! And not only that, but I am paralyzed from the hips down and missing an arm, so now I am scarred. I will ALWAYS remember my mistake." A long silence followed. "Leave. Now." I ordered. Leo's head hung low.

"I'm sorry…" He tried to beg for forgiveness. I shook my head furiously.

"No." I said in a definite tone. "When I next open my eyes, you will be gone." I closed my eyes, and opened them. No Leo in sight. I let out a few breaths, but then the breaths just turned into sobs, and then I was a complete wreck all over again…

I sat in my wheelchair, staring off into space. Suddenly, alarms started buzzing. My head quickly turned toward the alarms. The perimeter alarm. No. I was not prepared… I… No, this is it. I need this. Maybe I can finally get what I deserve. I push the chair over to the door and pull the lever.

But the sight there was something I have never seen. No, it wasn't any foot ninjas, for Bishop's men, or even purple dragons.

But the presence was there to change my life forever…


(A/N: Drama: Ahemmmm. Haley: Oh, stop it. Drama: You get all the good parts! Haley: Too bad you didn't choose the flashbacks, right? Drama: Ugh… Well, review, please!)