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AN: Different PP in the beginning (Person's place, which means their view…kind of like a POV but not.) I know you will know who it is!
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He sighed for the billionth time.
Still there was silence between them, a blast of cool air running through his hair.
School was horrible; the person beside him sported a slightly bruised jaw from a small scuffle that no one, except the bell, bothered to break up. His dark eyes moved to his companion, there was no response to his gaze.
Again he sighed; they entered a shortcut to their home. Things had gone well with their new family, the parents accepted them with open arms; their new siblings not so much.
"Sora?" His twin finally shifted to looked at him
"Yes?" They had stopped walking; he was now in control of his brother's full attention.
"Do you think they still hate us?" His question reached his elder's ear, but still there was no answer. He wanted to be friends, be close with the two…but they rejected them at every turn. When school started, they had been left to fend for themselves. At home, they were met with glares, even though it had been a year.
"I don't know" Sora's reply gave nothing away, it never did. He asked everyday, the same question, clinging to the hope that someday the answer would be no.
Out of the two of them, the younger of the two was slightly nicer. Once, while his twin was away, Moto had helped him with his homework. But that had quickly ended when their elder entered the room.
Saruto was cold, never speaking unless he had to, to them. He often wondered if the elder was away, if Moto would actually play with him. They were only six months apart, perhaps baseball…but that would never happen. Still daydreaming, he heard others enter the alley.
They both turned to see the same group that they had barely managed to beat off earlier. The boys were bigger, stronger…he gulped, they were doomed.
"Stay behind me" He heard his brother whisper, he obeyed by stepping behind him
They were twins, but by one minute Sora was older. Sixty seconds doesn't seem like that big of a lead, but it was. A count of sixty determined that he was older and therefore his protector. His brother took the sixty moments seriously.
The group standing opposite to them smirked in amusement at the act, before taking a step towards them. Another step was taken; he knew that this would hurt. One thing echoed in his mind when faced with the threat. Before the attack began, he only knew one thing.
No matter what, he had to stay with Sora, he had to stay with his twin.
"Kenji?"
The memory faded, he opened his resting eyes to look at his weary twin. His brother was slightly taller, like he was slightly older. He had slept for at least an hour, while it looked that his brother hadn't slept at all. Rubbing his eyes, he yawned. Wishing to go back to sleep, he ignored the urge and tried to focus on his awaiting sibling. Stretching in the plastic chair, he then gave his full attention to Sora.
"Yes?" He replied with a voice that was slightly higher than the others, there was a reason he was called the baby. Not only was he shorter, younger, and less skilled than them…he also had a slightly higher voice that they teased him about.
"Find Moto" It was evident in the tone that his brother spoke that he was slightly concerned for their elder. He nodded before rising to stretch once more. Knowing that it would be interesting finding their brother, he smirked at the challenge. Moving out the door and down the hallway, he wondered where to start. The questioned echoed in his head…
Where to start?
So many places, so much time.
Where to start?
He contemplated the question, the question remaining unanswered. Thinking for a moment, he finally made a definite plan of action. He would search their room, then the dojo, and if that didn't work, he would check everywhere.
A cloud of smoke encircled him…
…he had a brother to find.
She took a deep breath.
Anger flowed through her, as well as the feeling of failure. Looking to the dark sky, the emotions collided in an explosion that drove her mind mad. Fiery anger at him, at herself for trying to talk to the bastard. Dark failure, she had failed to stand up to him.
The stars could not be seen under the bright lights of the city, her slightly hurried footsteps ceased. Pushing the yellow bandanna from her eyes, Jasmine closed her eyes.
What was she going to do?
"What do you want?" She hissed
He smiled, before replying "My desire is the same as before"
She nodded, she knew his desire.
It was the same as all those years ago, before any mistakes had been made, before any failure had been felt.
She had always known.
Taking another breath, she would figure it out. The possible ideas filled her head, then she felt rejection to them all. None would work; none would fill the two requirements. She needed a plan…
"Fancy meeting you here"
She turned to face the voice, a gentle smile greeted her. Their eyes met, she knew what was needed. Time to come clean, he needed to know.
His name came off her tongue, as he came from the shadows.
"Leo"
"Ro?" He said, he heard the person beside him exhale
"Don't call me that" Saturo replied, seeming somewhat annoyed
"But you call me Moto" His brother smirked
"Yes but I am older than you" He rolled his eyes, typical brother
They were walking; he stayed close to his brother. Being younger, his brother acted like a shield to protect him from the older kids who dared not mess with his elder. He was proficient in ninjutsu, but like in everything else, his brother was better. Is elder was faster, stronger, and a lot more intimidating. Just another reason he was shielded.
"Do we have to ignore them?" They stopped, silence consumed them.
It seemed like a few moments before his brother turned back to answer. Saturo knew exactly who he was talking about, them. He didn't hate the twins, but that didn't mean that he accepted them as his brothers. He had spoken with the younger of the two for a moment, he seemed nice.
The problem was that the elder brothers kept butting heads.
"He has to learn" The four words confirmed his suspicion
It was evident to him that Sora was just trying to be the top dog, which was irritating his brother to no end.
"He's trying to do the same as you" He tried to appeal to his brother's protective side, maybe he would understand
His brother was silent; any chance of an answer was cut off by a voice.
"KENJI!"
His eyes went wide; there was only one voice…
Another shock came as his brother took off towards the voice; he followed only a moment behind. A small smile came to his face, maybe the two would get along.
Maybe, just maybe they would not be so divided.
"You bastard"
He turned from the edge to look at his brother. Slightly panting, it was evident from the small amount of sweat that the younger had been looking for him…for quite a while. He had been sitting on the edge of the building, looking down as the small people passing.
Turning to put his feet back on the roof, he smirked as his brother scowled.
"I should have seen this coming, but I thought you wouldn't be so damn mysterious this time. BUT NO! You just had to…Out of all the spots to disappear to, you pick the last place I would look!" He chuckled at the other's slightly peeved off tone.
Just to piss him off more, he replied "Of course"
The other glared at him; he decided to ask why he was searching for him anyway.
"You are looking for me because?" His tone was slightly amused, but overall calm like usual
"Sora wants to talk to you" The message was delivered before a cloud of smoke surrounded his little brother, who was no doubt going to get a cold drink before taking a nap.
He stood, before deciding whether to walk or teleport.
Walking would be good exercise, but smoke would get him there before his younger brother sent out another search party.
What to do, what to do?
The melody of a question went through his mind numerous times, before he finally picked an answer.
The cloud of smoke came; he was in front of the room. Strolling in, he looked to the bed. By some miracle chance he wished that the occupant was awake to greet him with a kind smile.
Beep…
The small, sad sound was the only greeting he received, telling him there had been no change and there was no smile to be seen. A sigh escaped his mouth, before turning to the person who had requested his presence.
"Did you really have to send Kenji after me?" He said in fake anger
"Well he found you didn't he?" His slightly younger brother replied, standing to smile sheepishly at him
"You needed to speak with me; may I ask what the matter concerns?" His polite and formal question stood for a moment, before they both burst out laughing.
They never acted proper around each other; it was ridicules to do so.
"Seriously though, what do you want?" The second attempt at the question was much better
"Shift change" The other shrugged, before walking from the room
He rolled his eyes, he had just been duped. Not that he didn't like sitting with his unconscious and unresponsive elder brother, but…
"Really sky boy? REALLY!" He yelled down the hallway, imaging a smirk on the other's face. [AN: Sora means Sky in Japanese]
He sighed, it was his turn. Taking a seat in the uncomfortable plastic chair, he shifted for a moment before looking back to the person in the bed.
It had been hard, he never knew.
He had forgotten, they hadn't.
They need him, he was…no, he had been…no, he still was their protector.
Their shield.
He had known, he had waited.
Now he was following…her.
Across the rooftops, their faint shadows outlined in the neon lights.
"You need me to slow down?" She teased, he smirked
This time they were side by side, wind tossing their bandannas to the wind. She took the lead, jumping down to hang by a window sill. Opening the pane of glass, he followed into the darkness before standing with his sight filled with shadows.
Then a light illuminated the room, he recognized it. A small smiled came to his face that she couldn't see.
He was blind.
She had his hand, gently pulling him along. He had resisted for a moment, before giving in and allowing his personal space bubble to be shattered. He let in her in, which he didn't even like his brothers to do.
The black material shifted some; he got a small look of his surroundings.
It was dimly lit by a single lamp, the light barely made a dent in the corners unlit. There was a black couch; his eyes were drawn to a picture hanging on the wall. A flower, it was simple but element. The colors, black and white, blended perfectly together while also standing fiercely on their own. The two were polar opposites, yet they worked together.
It made him think of Raph, the brother who was probably tearing the city apart for him. They were opposites, yet they worked well together. He was blue, the hothead was red…opposite.
His view of the picture was blocked, he locked eyes with her.
She raised an eye ridge, before taking the blindfold off completely. He looked at her strangely, hadn't she just put it on?
"I knew that wasn't going to work" He heard her mutter, before turning and walking into what he assumed was the kitchen
"Then…" His question was cut off
"You'll have to put it back on" It was calm and kind, yet forceful. The tone triggered a response in his brain, he wouldn't dare resist. He decided to enjoy his full sight before it was again taken away.
He stayed silent; she spoke again "Tea?"
"No thanks" His voice came out soft, she came back into the room. His eyes were still looking at the painting.
"Do you miss them?" She asked, he nodded knowing she understood
The thought that they might need him, which had been intensified by the dream earlier, ached through his mind. He was the eldest; he was supposed to be there.
He dealt with all the fights, all the problems, what was happening without him?
"Ready to see them?" He turned to give her a smile, which she returned before blinding him once more
His remaining senses were alive with one being cut off; she grabbed his hand with a reassuring squeeze.
The slow sound of her steady breaths filled his ear.
The warm touch of her soft hand.
The flowery smell of her intoxicating scent.
The faint taste of tea from earlier.
Embracing the four of senses, he felt safe.
"They are never going to believe me" He mumbled, he didn't plan on telling them
The cool night air brushed against his skin, they were outside.
She chuckled…
"No they won't"
He looked to her, she kept her distance. Her face was blank; he had the sense that she felt guilty…about him finding her coming out of the Shredder's tower?
"I can see why you didn't tell us" Now it was her turn to put a slightly confused expression on her face
"What?" She paused, looking bewildered at him "No, are you out of your mind… no, you are crazy…no, what the hell were you doing?"
"You are crazy, but I understand your reason" He replied, she smiled gratefully.
"Well I had to lie to you or…" Leo cut her off
"You would have six turtles yelling at you" They both knew he was referring to the younger siblings at home
"Four…" He raised an eye ridge as she continued "...the reds would have tied me down"
"Very true" He smirked, taking a step towards her
"I can't believe you left them" Jasmine said, not angrily but in a tone questioning his sanity
"Simone can hold her own with Tori and Don will handle Raph, and the two youngest can't get into too much trouble" The blue bandanna replied confidently that those reasons justified him being there…although why did he need to explain himself?
She chuckled "The reason Simone and Don can handle the reds are threats of us"
"I know that" The eldest male rolled his dark eyes
"And this is Mikey and Alice we are talking about…" His love replied, coming slightly closer from her place opposite to him
"Two sets of big siblings isn't enough?" He questioned, she moved a black hair from her eyes
"For a few hours…" She ran off, looking into the window behind him
"Perfect, just enough time" Leo said, they connected gazes once more
"For what?" Jasmine replied, her tone slightly more playful than before
"For you to tell me what you were doing in Shredder's tower" The sentence came out, silence came between them.
Her eyes went to the ground, what had gone on moments before he had found her?
It made him more curios, he wanted answers. Something was bothering her, he wanted to help her deal with it.
He grabbed her hand, giving her an encouraging squeeze. Her icy blue eyes came to meet his, he gave a warm smile. She seemed at a loss for words, like she was scared to tell him. Wrapping his arm around her waist, he pulled her closer.
"No matter what it is, I love you" The whispered words came from his mouth, she snuggled closer
Taking a breath, it seemed she was about to begin.
He was going to get answers.
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