A/N: You guys are really pulling through for me! Thanks for all of the great reviews. I do believe you are all keeping the dreaded writer's block at bay for now. For those of you who didn't like the voice inside Mikey's head in "Decision", you really won't like it after this. I apologize for the shortness of my chapters - this is actually very OoC for me, because I normally write and write and write...

Disclaimer: This is not a toy. Keep away from children three years and younger, as small parts may present a choking hazzard.

Mikey stared out over the city from a rooftop. His hands were clenched at his sides. Behind him, lightning flashed. A second later, thunder rumbled around him, making the air vibrate. Below him, people scurried to their destinations, umbrellas unopened but clenched tightly in their hands, ready for the expected downpour.

He closed his eyes as they started to burn. He didn't want to leave, really - but he had to. Every day, the feeling grew stronger. He opened his eyes and looked down at his hands. They were still shaking. The feeling was coming back. "No," he whispered. "I don't want it. I don't!"

Yes, you do

His head snapped up. "No, I don't!"

Stop trying to fool yourself, fool. You loved feeling that power. It was intoxicating, wasn't it? Like a drug.

"No…"

All of that power - right at your fingertips. You know what you could accomplish with that power, don't you?

"It wouldn't be worth it," he groaned, falling to his knees.

You could control this pathetic planet. You could be the leader. You could -

"No! Leo's the leader, not me!" he hissed.

You could be so much better than him. He's weak. Pathetic. Vulnerable. They all are. You could lead them. They would respect you.

"They - do…"

The voice laughed. Don't give me that! They see you as the baby - the little brother - the weakling. You're not an asset - you're a liability. All you ever do is mess up and put your family in danger. They always have to save you. They -

"Shut up!" he shouted. Tears leaked out of his eyes as he looked up at the stormy sky. Thunder rumbled again. The air was thick with tension - it almost seemed to cackle around him. "Just shut up!"

That's why you're up here, isn't it? Being this close to the storm gives you a taste of the power that you had - that you still want.

"No! Leave me alone! I don't want it! I never did! Please - just - leave me alone." His voice died out as the tears flowed freely. The tension in the air lessened as the sky opened up. Within a few seconds, he was completely soaked. His shoulders quivered as the feeling slowly lessened.

You can't hold out forever, you know. Even when you were with your family, you were still alone. Now -

"I'm completely alone," he finished in a whisper.

A/N: Awww... poor Mikey! (spots readers' pitchforks) Don't kill me please! I do have the next part written, but I think you know what I need to post it up here... just click that little button on the bottom of the screen. Until then... (runs away)

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