Rictor's the Name
Capter 3
Leonardo walked over to where if other brother and father were holding back Raphael as he tried to attack the guard in front of the Daimyo's door.
"Raphael! Dissest!" Master Splinter commanded. With a growl, Raph took a step back with anger flaring brightly. Leo walked in front to face the guard who hadn't moved from his position.
"Please explain to me where the Daimyo is." Leo reasoned.
"The Daimyo is gone with his son for training. He will return in two weeks.
"Two weeks?! We don't got that kind of time!" Raph barked.
"Raphael." Splinter threatened. This is when Raph knew it was time to shut his mouth.
"I apologize. Please forgive the inconvenience." The guard bowed to Leo and in respect, he bowed back. He sighed and turned to his family.
"Now what are we suppose to do! How are we gonna get to Mikey now?" Raph roared. He turned Donnie in hopes for some kind of answer. Donnie put a finger under his chin and thought.
"I could try creating some type of tracking device to find the location but I would need some type of sample that they left behind." he explained. Leo thought of the cloth.
"What about the piece of uniform that was left behind when they came to the lair?" Leo asked. Donnie pondered.
"That can work but this isn't science, everything is based mostly on magic so if I were to figure any of this out I need time and I fear it might take longer then the Daimyo getting back." Donnie replied softly.
"Well we can't just sit around and do nothing!I say we just pound'n some heads till someone talks. We need to hurry. Who knows what their doing to Mikey." Raph blurted.
"Raphael, we will be patient and think with a level head. I am with contact with your brother spiritually. It's not very clear but he is there and from what I can sense he is unharmed. He hasn't tried to contact me back so I assume he is in no immediate danger." Splinter explained. Raph lowered his shoulders slightly, feeling very little relief. He needed to know exactly where his little brother was. Who took him and why. It was eating at Raphael that he wasn't in the loop with this, that his brother could be in the hands of a madman and he couldn't do anything about it. He felt weak, helpless. This was killing him.
"Please pardon me Master Splinter-San but I feel that is not a wise decision to do." Usagi voiced up. All eyes were on him as he spoke.
"I know where Michelangelo is and why. Please, lets sit and have tea to relax." Usagi suggested as they walked with him down the ways towards a small shop. They sat and waited patiently for Usagi to begin speaking after he ordered the tea. He turned to the waiting turtles for answers.
"I fear Michelangelo is in more danger then expected." He said bluntly. Splinter lowered his head and sadly sighed.
"I feared as much." He said softly. Leo looked at his father then at Usagi.
"Please, what has happened to Mikey?" Leo asked. He hated this anticipation. He hated this aching feeling deep down in his gut telling him just how wrong the situation was actually. The waiter came back with the tea and Usagi took a sip.
"As I told you before hand Leonardo, your brother was taken by a man named Rictor. He is a Lizard man from the planet Gorgundum where he was pronounced as the best fighter. He was selected to fight in the Battle Nexus but lost. Filled with anger, Rictor hunted down and destroyed everyone who competed that year, leaving him as the one true fighter."
"When the Daimyo found out, he trapped Rictor in this demension so he would be prosecuted. Threatened, he went into hiding. He still thrives in this demension, but his location still is unknown. The Daimyo gave up on the search after years of looking and decided he wouldn't show again until about 6 years ago." He took another sip of his tea and sighed.
"He somehow was given the gifts of magic and has sorcerers under his command. He created something known as the slave fights, where he steals the best fighters all around the known universe and pins them against each other in the fight to the death." He said simply getting the surprised looks of the turtles.
"Excuse me Usagi, but if he was never found, then how would you know?" Donnie asked. Usagi nodded, agreeing that was a valid question.
"A man escaped from the closed universe and explained to me how Rictor runs his fights. They are kept like animals, fed only what is necessary for day to day. He told me about how sometimes, Rictor will pick on some of the slaves and torture them. Ones that are a threat. He told me how vigorous the fights are and how you will not have your wounds healed, no matter how bad they are. I fear your brother is in greater danger then you all expected." Raphael's heart dropped instantly. Donnie's eyes widen in despair and Leo jaw dropped slightly. Usagi turned to Master Splinter who was giving him a stern look.
"I assume you wish to know why I said it was unwise to try and contact Michelangelo."He asked. Splinter simply nodded.
"You see, he opened a universe within this one. It's small but it exists. But, the time is different there. The man who escaped told me he was in there for almost a year when all reality he was only gone for two months. The dramatic time jump could give you false hopes or even false concern because you are not fully aware of the time that you received that transmission." Usagi explained. Master Splinter sighed and understood but knew that he had to know if his son was alright.
"I will contact him once a day, that is probably why he hasn't contacted me back, even though we are so close he can't reach me." He said. They sat in silence before Raph spoke up.
"Maybe we can talk to the guy who escaped. Maybe he could tell us where he was and how he got out." He suggested. Usagi's ears lowered slightly.
"I fear my friends that shortly after arriving home, he took his own life. He did note to us that he was let free as a message. To not mess with Rictor." Usagi said.
"My only question is why Mikey?" Donnie asked
"He is a Battle Nexus Champion. He is a great fighter and is a threat. I believe that is why he was taken.
"Well so is Masta Splinter but he's still here." Raph pointed out.
"I believe it his age. Master Splinter is much older then most fighter but he underestimated you but that should be a relief."
"I truly wish I was taken besides my son." Splinter spoke up.
"I understand. I will help you guys whatever way I possibly can." Usagi assured.
Leo listened closely. This sense he was getting was dark, something didn't feel right. He knew his brother was in trouble but he couldn't do anything at the moment. His family sat and waited. Waited till it was time to move. And who knew how long till that was, and how long Michelangelo had to wait.
Mikey woke up with a groan. He felt a cringe in his neck and realized he fell asleep sitting up against the hard wall. He tilted hit head and rolled his shoulders trying to work out the kinks. He looked around and notice he was still in the cell. How long has he been in here for? He was so bored! He knew that he should be worried but he couldn't help it. Being held captive was a buzz kill. He groaned and put his head back on the wall.
"You finally woke up." His friend said. He looked to see him sitting there in the same spot he was left after the last conversation they had. He was so hungry and super thirsty.
"yea but I'm bored now." Mikey said with a whine. He friend smiled.
"Please do forgive me when I say I didn't plan for a party.
He said. Mikey stood up and stretched.
"No prob. I guess since we gotta fight I might as well train for a while." He said stretching out all his limbs. He went down to his hands and knees before starting to do some push ups. His friend watch to see the energy radiating off of his new friend. He was generally surprised to see how thing young man was taking all this. As if this is nothing more then child's play.
For a while all Mikey did was some basic exercises. He really needed to do something or he might go mad. He was never good at being in small areas for a long amount of time and being in this cell was making him feel a bit edgy. After finishing the last bit of crunches, he stood back up and leaned against the wall. He wanted to do some lean stretches but felt weird with his friend just staring. So Mikey just stayed standing and looked at the bars on the large metal door. Slowly, he walked over and peered outside. He looked to see the light that showed the long hallway. The brown colored walls and the silver concrete on the floor. He looked to see a mirrored cell across from him and wondered if there was anyone in there. Mikey flinched when he heard steps. He saw two black monsters walking his direction. He backed up away from the door and watched as they opened it. They stood looking at him before poking him with a pitch fork looking thing. He winced but they didn't jab at him too hard.
"Come." one hissed. Mikey got a sinking feeling in his gut. He didn't like this.
"Uh you know, the cell needs a bit of cleaning to it so I think I might stay and-" Before he could finish, the pitch fork lit up with electricity and was placed at his side. He let out a growl as he fell to his knees allowing the shock to go through before looking up. The guards faces never changed.
"Come." he commanded once again. Mikey looked at his friend and watched him dip his head down to avoid his eyes. Yup. This isn't good. Mikey stood slowly as he followed the guards down the hallway towards another room. It was equally as dark with very little light to show. There stood another figure. His large tail whipping from side to side.
"Why, you must Michelangelo." he spoke. Mikey felt very nervous being here. He gulp.
"Yea that's me alright. He-he." He pulled out a small smirk. The figure stepped closer relieving his beady black eyes and his wide grin with sharp teeth.
"Nice to make your acquaintance. My name is Rictor and you are now part of my fights. I am hear to brief you before you since this is your first one." He explained. His voice was slimy and filled with crave. Mikey wasn't too sure about what but he didn't like it. He didn't like this guy what so ever.
"So, you ready to be number 1?" He asked. Mikey felt his throat go dry. He didn't want to talk to this guy. He felt something dark and threatening.
Rictor tilted his head to the side.
"You don't talk so much do you?" He asked.
"Not to scumbags like you no." Mikey said with a smirk. Mikey didn't have time to react when he felt a sharp pain in the side of his face. His jaw was thrusted up to meet the eyes of this man named Rictor.
"Now now little turtle. I suggest you watch what you say or else you feel much more pain then just a slap." His grin was wide as his slithery tongue held out on the side. Mikey jerked his face away and smiled at him.
"Please your less threatening then my brother. I can probably take you down in a second." He taunted. Rictor chuckled.
"Oh yes your brothers. Leonardo." He walked over to the table and pulled out a blue bandana from behind the one table in the room. "Donatello" A purple band. "And Raphael." He pulled it out and it was cut in half and terribly ripped. Mikey gulped. There was no way. "Oh and mustn't forget the rat." he pulled out a walking stick just like Master Splinters. Mikey's eyes went wide. He shook his head slightly.
"My were they tough to beat but in the end it just wasn't enough." He sneered.
"You're lying." He simply said. Mikey had to think there was no way his family could be taken out. He couldn't even imagine it.
"believe what ever you want but right now, you have a fight to go to." Rictor waved his hands towards the guards to take him out and take him to the ring. Before he could get any farther, Mikey stopped.
"I know your lying because Master Splinter is left handed, that cane is made for a right handers." Mikey said without facing Rictor. Rictor raised a eye brow in surprise. Mikey continued to walk with the guards and Rictor smiled.
"You will definitely be fun."
Authors Note: Hello everyone. Thank you so much for the encouraging notes you leave and I am sorry I didn't update this sooner. But after this point is when it starts taking a turn for the worst. Still debating whether to change the rating but I am not at that point yet so we will wait and see. Anyways I hope you all enjoyed this chapter and please remember to review. Oh and if you haven't noticed yet, I love Mikey/Raph brother moments and I try to add as much as I can so expect that in later chapters :)