Torn Apart
Chapter 3: Fun Times
Written by Torture Sisters (aka LilNinjaWolf and Shellbell)
Michelangelo and Donatello took the elevator to the private dojo where their father would be waiting for them. They were over an hour late no thanks to Baxter Stockman's useless ramblings. Donatello told the man that he would look over it later. They had more pressing matters to attend to, like train with their father before they get their shells kicked.
They rushed towards Saki Towers which they called home. They were late and they knew they were in some serious trouble. The man that they called father for the past eight years did not tolerate such lateness. To him it was the ultimate disrespect. And the man taught his children that to disrespect him was to dishonor him. Honor meant everything to this family
To be late Oroku, Saki as the man was called would push his children until they would collapse from exhaustion and their bones and bodies would ache. This was their punishment for tardiness and it was a lesson well learned as the trio was hardly late. With a few exceptions and Michelangelo would suffer because of it.
"He's going to kill us," Mikey murmured as the elevator seemed to take it's time going up. "He's going to kill us, dispose of our bodies, or feed them to the birds and use our shells as trophies."
"Okay, Mikey no more horror movies for you." Donatello replied. "Father would never do that to us. Maim us yes; murder us no. An unfortunate low class solider, maybe but never his favorite children."
Donnie took a deep breath. He too was anxious about being late. He hated to disappoint his father and being late meant disappointment.
"That bastard," Mikey growled. "Stupid; arrogant; obnoxious Stockman. He did that on purpose! He wanted us to get into trouble!"
"Don't worry lil bro, he'll pay," Donnie hissed. "I'll make damn well sure he'll pay."
They took a breath as the elevator made it to their destination. A ding was heard as the door open and revealed a huge training dojo, filled with many weapon racks, many display cases filled with ancient artifacts relating to the martial arts, a huge open floor to train and practice their fighting skills. It was perfect for them. Also revealed was Karai already training with their father.
"We're so screwed." Mikey whispered in horror.
"You can say that again" Donnie agreed with his horrified brother. How were they going to explain their tardiness to their father?
"We're so screwed."
"Mikey, that was a figure of speech" Donnie replied.
"It's true! Father is so pissed. Look at him. You know he's pissed. We can't be late for training, dinner…meetings. Look at him he's pissed. You know he's plotting our torture. You can see the wheels in his head spinning as he's thinking up difficult and impossible routines for us!"
"We are going to hurt that's for sure."
"How can you be so calm! You think we can sneak in and dad won't notice?" Mikey panicked.
"Because someone has to be the calm one in the bunch. Besides you have an overactive imagination so I know how you can get. And to answer your question; One, we're green. Two, there's only three he's teaching, Three we're green so of course he's going to notice our sneaking in. Four it never works."
"Man," Mikey whined. "It's bad enough that I've failed to obtain the Black Diamond. Now we're late. He's going to be beyond pissed."
"It'll be okay Mikey. It won't be as bad as we're thinking it's going to be." Donnie reassured his brother.
"Says the turtle that's not going to suffer as much."
"If you boys would like to join in our sessions instead of gossiping like girls we could actually get some training DONE!"
Both turtles jumped at the angry voice and slowly peaked up at their angry sensei standing there with his arms crossed and stoic face. His eyes gave away what he was truly feeling. Both gulped.
"Sensei we can explain…"
"I suggest you change quickly and don't dawdle like your lowly relatives. You both are in enough trouble as it is. Do NOT anger me any further. GO!"
Saki hissed dangerously towards his sons.
Before they were reprimanded any further Donatello and Michelangelo took off towards the changing rooms and disguarded their clothes and changed into their training gears without a word to each other. They knew they would suffer their father's wrath tonight.
They made towards the mat and knelt in their usual position with their heads down waiting for the instructions to begin.
"It seems we cannot be on time tonight. May I ask why?" The stern voice replied.
"Stockman" Donatello growled.
"You, as head scientist, could not contain your subordinates Donatello. I have taught you boys that you must instill fear into your opponents and subordinates. Otherwise they walk all over you. I am disappointed that you could not control Stockman."
"Yes Sensei." Donnie inwardly winced. When they were training, they were not supposed to show emotion. For showing emotions were weak in their sensei's eyes.
"Sensei," Mike pleaded. He didn't want to see his brother in trouble. He always had a hard time containing his emotions when it came to Donatello.
He took a big gulp when he felt his father's eyes come down on him.
"And your excuse Michelangelo. You were supposed to procure the Diamond for me. Why do you not have it?"
Michelangelo took a deep breath. "It was going as plan sensei until that knucklehead Casey Jones interfered. But this time the moron brought help."
"Help you say?"
"Yes. He brought Raphael."
"Hmmm so the Turtles have finally entered the picture. Interesting development indeed." Saki stated. "Still, it's no excuse for failure. You will stay after tonight's training session. It seems I still need to teach you more ruthlessness my son."
Mikey bowed his head. "Yes Sensei."
"I knew this day would come that you will face off with those brothers of yours."
"They're not our brothers" Donatello hissed. Mikey nodded in agreement.
Saki smiled. He had trained his sons well so he let the interruption go. "As I said we knew this day would come. Are you both prepared to face your nemesis?"
"We are father. The plan I had for them are set to go. The mousers are working 100 percent." Donnie grinned.
"And I gave Raphael a beating of his life. Not to mention the scare as well. Phase one is complete." Mikey stated.
"Phase One?" Donatello asked his brother.
"You think I'm going to let you have the entire fun brother dear, you're sadly mistaken" Mikey pointed out.
Saki's evil smile grew. He was very proud of his sons. "I want progress reports on how your plans are going my sons. If you both fail, then they would interfere with my plans. They must be stopped at all costs."
"Of course father. We will not fail you." both replied.
"Good. See that you do not fail. You know the consequences of your failure."
"Hai Sensei."
"Get up. Time to begin your training for this evening. And be prepared because tonight you're training for your lives."
With that said Saki took a leap towards his sons.
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Michelangelo hurried back to the laboratory where his brother Donnie seems to be cooped up after the brutal training their father gave them. He was sore and could barely move to the laboratory. So hurrying to the lab was more like walking very slowly so his tender oh so tender muscles and bones could get some rest. He wanted to see how his brother was fairing. To see if his brother was still alive after tonight's training.
He need to get his brother out of the lab and to do something fun or constructive as their father said. Meaning steal, lie, cheat, kill; all that fun stuff they were supposed to do. But that may have to wait so they could heal a bit. Or maybe Donnie has something that could take the pain away. That would be awesome in Mikey's book.
He missed doing things with his older brother. Ever since they became teenagers their lives changed dramatically. Donnie becoming head scientist in Saki Laboratories was a huge achievement for his genius of a brother. It allowed him to do whatever experiments and inventions he wanted. And that was always Donnie's Dream. To build, to invent, to cure, to create.
Mikey wished he was as smart as his brother. Then he would be by his side creating with his brother. He missed Donnie a lot. He felt lonely no matter what he did. Sure it felt great to the turtle to accomplish what his father set out for him. It felt great that he's becoming a warrior just like his father wanted. But all that meant nothing if his brother wasn't included.
He will get his brother out of the lab. This was his mission. Or at least letting Donnie relax awhile. He didn't trust Baxter Stockman. The man was too arrogant for his own damn good. His Father knew this. Yet his father allowed this man to live.
"Patience my son. I will deal with Stockman in due time. Your brother is aware of Stockman's behavior and treachery. He will pay with is life." Saki told his young son.
"Father, I do not question you or Donnie but that man is up to something. I can feel it. He brings no honor to you. He wants the glory all to himself. Not to mention the funds that you are providing. I know he's going to do something we're going to regret…Father please…"
"Hmmmm….I trust your instincts my son. I will watch him as I always do. Tell your brother to check the funds that I allotted and make sure nothing is unaccounted for."
"Yes Father," Michelangelo bowed after he and his father had a one on one training session.
Mikey sighed. One thing that set his father apart from the other father he once knew was that he trusted him. He trusted his instincts and believed in him. He was glad that they left. Now he was allowed to become the Turtle he always wanted to be. He will make his father proud and his brother; while destroying the other family that always held him back and teased him.
But first he head to get to Donnie's lab. He didn't want his brother to be left out of the fun that was going to begin at a certain farm house. He was giddy and excited at the same time. To see his dear big brother's reactions to the little surprise that he left for them. Time for the payback to begin.
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Donnie was busy researching a deadly virus that his father wanted to use. He wanted to see the side effects of what would happen if it came in contact with humans, mutants, and animals. He watched as the rat was screeching and doing odd things. Like the rat was becoming mad.
"Interesting..."
"Oooh Donnnieeeeeee!" a happy sing song voice filled his ears.
Donnie smiled. That was his little brother. His little brother. The one he swore to protect and cherish. He couldn't help but love Michelangelo to death. The kid was too easy going and too happy. Well you wouldn't think that if you saw him today but just in his presence Mikey was still Mikey.
"Donatello is busy and will not be disturbed!"
Donnie sighed. He hated that man Stockman. Nothing but a pompous, stupid, peon in Donnie's book That man is nothing but trouble and he will catch him in the act and enjoy his father dishing out the punishment on this man. Until then he must be patient.
"Dude you will respect me. You will kiss my ass every time I enter this laboratory. I have permission from the head scientist himself and the owner. If you have any complaints I'm sure they would like to hear them." Mikey grinned.
"You are so…"
"Finish that statement Stockman and I am forced to silent you completely. Trust me I will enjoy every bit of it as well" Donnie scolded the man.
"Yes….Donatello" Stockman growled. He will get his revenge on the boy in front of him. Oh yes he will. He just have to bide his time.
"Now Michelangelo, I know you like pissing Stockman off but please would you mind doing it when I'm not in at a critical part of this experiment."
"Sorry bro. So whatcha Doinnnn?" Mikey sang as he watched his brother.
"Really need to lay off Phineas and Ferb."
"That show rocks Donnie. Candice is annoying but hot. Phineas and Ferb are so mini you."
Donnie laughed. "If you say so bro. So whatcha want."
Mikey shut the door and locked it. He came and sat next to his brother. "Seriously bro you really need to relax and unwind. And a great time to do that is to watch a movie with me."
"I don't have time..."
"Yes you do. The experiment is going to take a while for completion. I know this and read your notes. All you're going to be doing is observing. You still can do that and watch TV to bro. It's called Multi-tasking."
"Smart Ass."
"You love me. And this video we're going to watch is all live bro. Live and fucking frightening to the soon to be visitors." Mikey grinned.
Donnie raised his eyebrow. "I'm interested already. I take it; it has something to do with our dear big brothers."
"You know me too well big brother." Mikey gave the most evil of grins.
"Well what are you waiting for? Turn it on. I'm in a mood for some torture, gore, and comedy."
"I thought you would never ask big bro," Mikey laughed as he used Donnie's computer and set everything up. Soon a picture of a farmhouse appeared.
"Popcorn and coke?" Donnie asked as he fetched the snacks for the evening.
"Need you ask?"
"Never." Donnie replied as he got the refreshments and headed back to the viewing room.
"Let the screams begin," Mikey laughed.
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Leonardo and Raphael were driving to the farm in hopes to get away from tonight events that had them rattled to the bone.
"He'll be okay won't he?" Raphael asked.
"He will be. Given time, he will be" Leo said softly. Since his younger brother's departure he had been given the task of medic and had to learn a lot in his short life. He wished he'd stepped up to the plate eight years ago and stopped Raph from hurting Mikey. But he didn't. He failed as a leader and a brother. But he won't fail. Never again.
"What are we going to do Leo?" Raph asked. He never felt so helpless in his entire life. Except the one time when their younger brothers ran away and they searched days, months, even years for them.
"We need to get Master Splinter some help and rest. The farmhouse should do the trick. Then we plan. We need to get our baby brothers back." Leo said with determination in his eyes.
"Damn" Raph cursed. "It's my entire fucking fault…"
"Raphael doesn't blame you for what happened in the past. What's done is done. Now we focus on the present and to help our brothers." Leonardo said as he placed a hand on his brother's shoulder and squeezed.
"I can't help it Leo! You didn't see Mikey's eyes man. It…..It was damn right frightening. I've never seen so much darkness in his eyes man…So much hate…He wasn't the same. He's not the same Leo. Not the goofball, loving, happy little brother." Raphael said as he clenched his fists. "I can hear his voice in my head. It was so evil Leo. So very evil..."
Leo kept his eyes on the road and shivered at Raph's description of his littlest brother. It unnerved him deeply to see two carefree souls shrouded in darkness. They had to get them back. They had to.
"Raph….Master Splinter told me something tonight. Something that he kept from us for five years."
Raph looked at his older brother. He could see Leo had his own demons haunting him. He could see how old his brother looked through the sad eyes. It broke Raphael's heart to his older brother looking broken. "What did ya find out bro?"
Leo took a deep breath. "Master Splinter was able to talk to them five years ago."
"WHAT! And you think we had a right to know!" Raph screamed.
Leo swerved as Raph screamed. "Hey, control that temper I'm driving. I'll finish if you let me!"
"Sorry."
"Anyway he contacted our brothers and what he found wasn't pleasant at all. In fact it was downright scary. He told me that Donatello isn't the same gentle turtle or Mikey the happy turtle. He said they were full of darkness. That they were being taken on a dark path. That Donatello denounced him as father. That he could sense Donatello was plotting something as his back was turned. Mikey wasn't any better. I'm at a loss here Raph. I don't know what to do." Leo said softly.
Raphael was silent, taking in what Leo told him. His brothers…no longer existed. They were gone…replaced with something darker and dangerous. He won't let them get to him again. He'll do anything he'll have to protect this family. "Leo…"
"I don't want to think we have to go that path Raphael" Leo told his brother. "I know what you're thinking but I don't want to go that path."
"What if we have no choice?"
"We'll come to that bridge when we cross it. For now we do anything we can to get our brothers back." Leo stated as he pulled up to the farmhouse.
"We're here." Raph stated as he jumped out of the car.
"Let's scope out the farmhouse first," Leo ordered. "I have a weird feeling running down my spine."
"It's Casey's farmhouse," Raph stated.
"I know but I still have a bad feeling. And with Casey and Master Splinter injured, I don't want to take a chance." Leo stated as he got out.
"Alright Fearless Leader but if your Spidy's sense is going off I'm going to have to hurt you," Raph grinned.
Leo laughed. "Good Ole Mikey and his comics."
"Yeah," Raph said softly.
Both nodded as they made their way to the farmhouse. Little did they know that Raph's foot triggered a device planted beneath some leaves that once stepped on activated Michelangelo's plan?
*insert evil laughter* So what is going to happen to our heros? Will they parish in the next chapter? What is going on with Donnie and Mikey? Working for the Shredder? What the shell! What is Mikey's plan? Stay tuned Turtle Fans. You'll find out in the next installment of Torn Apart. Coming soon to a theater near you...*coughs* Sorry :) Oh please leave wonderful reviews. I need to know how everyone is loving or hating the story. Please please please...*