Ok, this chapter is not long. But it keeps the story going. It jumps around a few time, so I hope that it isn't too confusing. Thanks to all that has read and reviewed. As always, any tips or suggestions are alway welcome :)

Do I really have to say it again?! I don't own them. (Same as last chapter)

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Chapter 3: No Answer

"So, you are saying this Starcher dude is still alive?" Mikey asked as he picked up the pace to catch up with his brother.

"That's what I'm sayin'." Raph jumped to the next building. He stopped long enough for Mikey to land beside of him and then he took off again.

"And you didn't tell Leo?"

"No."

"And Don is backin' you on this?"

"Yeah."

"Dude, don't you think Leo should know?"

Raph stopped suddenly and turned to his brother.

"For the love of...gah, Mikey! Could ya just shut up for five seconds?" Raph threw up his hands and stomped away.

Mikey hadn't stopped with the questions since Raph had explained what he had saw on the television.

Mikey crossed his arms. "Geeze, Raph, take a pill. I'm just sayin'..."

"I know what you're sayin'," Raph interrupted. He pushed his fingers into his temples, to try and get rid of the throbbing pain that was radiating through his head. He drew a deep breath and released through his teeth. He knew Mikey was just being concerned.

"We are just going to scout around, see if we can find out anything. Then we'll tell Leo later tonight."

"Do you really think that this Starcher guy is a threat?" Mikey walked to the ledge and sat down.

Raph followed him and leaned against the concrete.

"Well, Shredder kept 'im around for a reason. The guy is real smart, Mike. I don't know..." his voice trailed off as he stared out into the distance.

"And crazy."

Raph snorted. "He ranks right up there with Stockman."

Mikey started to laugh, but it died down in his throat. He looked at Raph with wide eyes as his hands quickly landed on his weapons.

Raph nodded. "I heard it too, Mikey," he whispered and pushed himself away from the ledge.

The shadows started to move and within seconds they were surrounded by dozens of foot soldiers.

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Don felt like a hot knife had ripped through his thigh. His legs were knocked out from under him and he lost his grip on Leo. They both fell to the ground with a thump. Leo was out and Don knew he had just a few moments before he was too. He reached into his belt and pulled out his shell cell. He didn't even get it open when a rush of wind and a sharp pain knocked it from his hand. He didn't hear it clatter across the ground as the darkness claimed him.

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Starcher's finger lingered on the trigger. He resisted the urge to pump another dart into the purple clad turtle. Even though he could see that the first one had done it's job and the soldiers were surrounding them.

He tapped the headpiece. "Black squad. Fall back."

Yes, sir.

He adjusted his glasses back onto his face and quickly exited the building. His car was still idling out front, the driver waiting with the door open.

"Did it go well, sir?"

Starcher nodded as he slid into the back seat. "Take me back to headquarters."

"Yes, sir." The driver shut the door and hurried to the driver's seat.

Starcher steepled his hands under his chin and watched the city blur past the window. It wouldn't be long, now. His Master will have what he wants and he will finally get his revenge. If all goes well, the others will soon join their family.

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The soldiers had advanced on the brothers right away.

"Don't ya love it when what you are looking for finds you?" Mikey quipped as he dodge a punch and kick from a soldier. He twirled his nun chuck around and caught the ninja across the side of the head. He fell to the ground like a sack of rocks.

Raph just grunted a reply as he caught a sword in his sai. He kicked the soldier away. The soldier shook it off and attacked again. This time Raph managed to disarm the ninja and he brought the blunt end of his sai crashing down his head.

They were starting to get winded as the soldiers kept coming. If they knocked one down, two more took their place.

All of a sudden the soldiers that were still standing retreated back into the shadows and disappeared.

"Um, OK," Mikey panted. "What was that all about?"

Raph's brow knotted as he scanned the rooftops. "I don't know, Mikey. But I don't like it."

He sheathed his weapons and grabbed Mikey's arm. "Come on, let's go."

They quickly jumped down the fire escape into the alley below. Mikey opened a man hole and they started back to the lair.

Raph pulled out his cell and tried Don't number. It went straight to voice mail.

"No answer on Don's cell," Raph growled.

"Try Leo's." Mikey tried to keep the tremble out of his voice.

Raph hesitated and then dialed the number. After a few moments he snapped the cell shut.

"No."

"Maybe they are on their way back home."

"I hope so, Mikey." An awful feeling bubbled in his stomach. "I really hope so..."