Author's Notes: Right...I was tempted to split this into 2 chapters but I didn't and left it how I originally intended to. I like the ending to it too much :3

Disclaimer: Violet & Plot to answer your question :3

Chapter 10: Voices of the Mind?

Cody starts the tests pretty quickly; I co-operate, letting him do whatever he wants, as I just want answers.

I wasn't surprised to hear the protests of Don pretty quickly, but as soon as I said I wanted this he piped down. Leo was similar, but he didn't outright say he didn't approve, he just asked me careful questions.

The day begins to come to an end, as well as the tests…

"Violet, I just haven't really found anything out of the ordinary," Don tells me slowly.

I feel myself falling back into the darkness, something trying to overpower me. I mentally think to myself 'At least let me remember if you take over…'

I go to say something to Don but find my mouth won't work…oh boy…but I'm more worried when I speak to him…but it's not me speaking.

"Don't worry, perhaps it was all my imagination" I'm surprised Don doesn't notice the difference in the way I say this, but I guess it's more obvious to me. "So will you be freeing me immediately?"

I see a slight frown come onto his face, but nothing more. "Maybe it's a side effect of your empathy…or even something completely different like multiple personalities"

I wish…

"Does it matter? Just let me out and I'll be complete again"

Come on, I'd never say that!

"Sorry, but you said you wanted to be kept overnight, you made me promise not to let you out…no matter what you say"

I want to hug him for that, but it doesn't deter whatever is controlling me. "But even you said nothing seems wrong, so what point is there to keep me here?"

"Like you say: A promise is a promise"

"Pitiful creatures" it mutters under my breath.

He turns confused, "What was that?"

"I said, pity the others don't think that"

My brother seems unconvinced, but doesn't mention it. It's not even the same number of syllables! Even he could notice that.

"Give up yet?" I ask it from where I am.

It speaks directly to me through thought or something. "Don't worry, your family will never know what hit them…and neither will you!"

Before I can throw a witty answer back, I feel a chill run down my spine. I lose my vision of what is happening and hear a yelp from Don. What the hell is going on?!

I try to force myself back in control but fail, wasting what little strength I had and collapsing into unconsciousness, no longer able to know what my body is doing.

The last I hear is me laughing evilly.

I finally re-awaken, but in the last place I'd ever want to be! I think I know what's inside me now…

Right now, I'm sitting on a throne in a ship I never wanted to see again.

"Sh'Okanabo…" I hiss into the darkness.

"I said I'd never let you go child, you're far too important" I hear him clearly, but he's speaking through me!

I shake my head, "But…how?"

He merely laughs at me.

I stand and look out a window, suddenly feeling sick. I'm on Sh'Okanabo's ship, which is still in a crater on the moon…no escaping then.

"Soon, thanks to you, I shall become whole"

"Not if I destroy the rest of your seeds!"

I go over to where the remaining Kanabo gene seeds are and go to shatter them when a sudden pain overcomes me.

"You can't," he laughs. "I am honor bound to protect them, so now you are too"

"So if I do…"

I can sense his evil grin, "You'll perish!"

I sigh, "Great…" I start to think about everything, "So how did you escape the lab?"

"I have control over all shadows, even in your weak, pathetic body"

I frown, "So why aren't you in control now?"

He hesitates. "Even I have my limits…"

What? He hasn't got the energy to? Does that mean he is weaker than before but he will soon get his strength back? I hope for the sake of everyone the answer is no.

He falls silent again, probably resting; I continue to try plotting my next move…I've got nothing! I'm possessed by an evil alien who we thought was gone for good, stuck in a crater on the moon, and have no way of contacting the others.

I glance at my gauntlet; it's been ripped up. No chance.

I turn as I hear a noise come from behind me; it sounded like something entering. I sneak forward silently and peer round from behind a support beam.

"Violet?" the shadowy figure asks.

"Leo?" I come out from where I am, eyeing my brother suspiciously as if it's another mind trick. "Why'd you come?"

He smiles, "I'm your brother, I couldn't abandon you, you know that!" I look away, "Are you okay?"

I shake my head, "I wish I was…"

I feel how he feels, as he doesn't even try to close himself off to me. "Let me help you" he offers his hand, "You trust me, right?"

"How can you help? Leo…" I dip my head, "I'm possessed"

He continues regardless. "I know, but we can find a way, as a family"

"But…"

I feel his hand lift my head up lightly so I'm forced to look at him, his eyes unnerve me somewhat. "Do you trust me?" he asks seriously.

"Yes…" No point lying to him, he'd know anyway.

He takes my hand, "Come on then, the others are waiting."

I'm still unconvinced. "Leo, it's just…" I hesitate, unsure what to say. "…I'm not safe" I guess that's one way of putting it.

"No" He gives me a very stern look, "That's not true"

"But I am, isn't this why everything has been happening to us recently?"

"Violet…" he almost growls at me. "Don't blame yourself, I've been down that road, it's not fun"

I don't want to argue, but I also don't want to leave here…I'm too dangerous! What choice do I have though? When Leo gets like this, there is really no argument.

"May I ask you something?" I almost whisper. He nods slowly. "How will you stop Sh'Okanabo taking over me?"

"I don't know…" I feel sadness in his heart, "But we'll find a way!"

Hope…I wish I could feel it for myself instead of having to read it off someone else.

He passes me some bag thing that has printed on it 'Personal Life Vestibules'.

"It means we can go outside" he tells me as I look confused. "Coming?"

I nod slowly, unable to comprehend much anymore.

I copy him, ripping open the bag and putting on the bracelet thing on my arm, soon finding a force field around me. We then go to the airlock and exit the ship. As soon as we're out, I feel the difference in gravity.

I jump up and go really high up, doing spins as I do so. "It feels like I'm flying!" I allow my playful side to take over, shrieking happily like a young child.

Leo comes up beside me, joining in. He grabs my hands and spins with me in the air, giving me a smile. I think he's happy because of my sheer joy.

I lean back and stare at the sky above, seeing it littered with starlight; they look so dazzling, I wish I could just reach out and grab them. I feel us start to go lower in the arc we're on, heading back towards the ground. Leo sees this too and boosts me back up so I stay in the air.

I go flying up again, laughing in my pleasure, allowing myself to do a few somersaults. I close my eyes and exhale; this is the most fun I've had for a while. I feel Leo grab my hand, pulling me alongside himself; I allow him to.

I then force him into a hug and we continue spinning together. "Thanks Onii Chan" I whisper into the quietness of the atmosphere.

"Your welcome," he smiles.

He lets me go again and I push off ahead, letting myself fly. I glance back and Leo is following, chasing me playfully. He catches up and we start spiralling around each other. I fall and bound off the ground, only to find him catch me in his arms.

"We'll have to stop soon, the PLVs are only temporary"

I hug into him and let him carry me to the moon base that we had been vaguely heading towards. When we get there, I find we meet up with Donatello almost immediately.

"How you feeling?" Don asks me slowly.

I grin, "Alright considering I'm possessed by an evil alien"

He almost blushes, "I'm sorry I didn't realize what was going on in the lab"

"Forget it, I don't think any harm was done" I pat him on the back to cheer him up, "Shall we?"

I link arms with him and we head towards where the ship is.

I sit in the laser cage again, awaiting word from Cody and Don on what they think. They know what to expect this time, so I'm in an even harder to escape from cage with a sun lamp shone on me to hopefully prevent Sh'Okanabo from taking over.

"Though ya would be hungry" Don allows Raph into the grid and he sits with me.

"Hey Raph"

He offers me some of the stuff on the tray. I give him a cheeky grin.

"Is this like a picnic?"

I see him flush slightly. "Maybe…I just thought ya may be hungry 'n all"

I smile gratefully. "Thanks bro"

I carefully take one of the biscuits and nibble on it slowly, not really thinking about it much.

"So…how long you bein' locked up for this time?"

"As long as it takes," I sigh. I then give him an evil smirk, "What made you think this silly girl was in control," I try to put on a voice; it comes out somewhat croaky.

After a scared look, he frowns as he realizes. "Don't do that!"

I grin, "Like you wouldn't"

After successfully devouring one biscuit, I grab another, beginning the process all over again.

I look at my feet, unsure what to say to my dear brother. He seems to be doing something similar, this whole situation is awkward!

"Been up to much?" I almost cough as I say it, trying to make conversation.

He shrugs, not making my job any easier.

I finally manifest my courage, "How are they doing?" when he looks confused I add "My friends"

He frowns, "Why would I know Vi? I try to stay as far away from those th…guys…as possible"

I shrug, "I dunno, I thought you might…"

I read his emotions: annoyance, care, all laced with unease…I guess it's because for all he knows Sh'Okanabo could jump out at any moment. We talk for a while before even Don's unease becomes apparent and he gets Raph out.

"Don?" I ask slowly, receiving no apparent response. "Cody?" I squint under the sun lamp, feeling its ray brush my skin delicately.

Still no answer.

I stand, allowing myself to wobble as I get my bearings. I haven't even blacked out yet I have no clue what is going on. Is this some kind of test?

The sun lamp suddenly flickers off, one word: SHIT!

"Guys?" I growl suddenly; I cover my mouth quickly, I don't growl!

I try to say something else but my mouth is unresponsive. Damn…I hate it when this happens!

I can hear Sh'Okanabo now, using me to talk. "Fools!"

I'd hit him if I could, but I can't. And I want to get rid of him, but I have no clue how.

An alarm begins to go off…I'm confused! I didn't realize there even was an alarm in here.

Next thing I know, Sh'Okanabo's escaping the penthouse…again…and heading for, you've guessed it, his ship! He's so predictable, but this time, I think even he realizes that my real family are following, cause I certainly know they are.

Eventually, we get there, to his ship, and almost immediately, so are my brothers.

"Sh'Okanabo!" Leo steps forward, "Let her go"

He merely laughs at my brother's demands. I then feel him calling on the shadows through me; it feels very cold to me.

The shadows go for my brothers; they only just manage to dodge them. Using their weapons, they manage to make some dissipate, but Sh'Okanabo keeps throwing more at them.

'Fight him Violet!' I get a thought wave from Mikey, but I can't respond without Sh'Okanabo knowing, so I remain silent.

I try to focus on where he is in me, but fail. I can't find where he is! Neither of the brainiacs have an idea of how to get rid of him and nor do I…what else is there to do?

"This ends here!" I hear Raph yell.

Sh'Okanabo turns and immediately fills with panic, and so do I. "NO!" we both yell out at the same time, but only one voice leaves my body.

Raph is by the gene seeds, readying himself to stab them with his futuristic sai. "Say goodbye," he grins and plummets his sais into the remaining seeds.

Almost immediately, a burning pain fills me. I sense Sh'Okanabo fading fast from within me though; I guess those seeds were all keeping him from going after all. But what about me? He told me if those seeds were destroyed it would also be my end…was he bluffing?

I scream out in agony as the pain blinds me, (And I thought it was bad when Splinter removed that gene seed…). My senses are going into overload, I can't tell any of my brothers apart now, let alone what emotion is their strongest momentarily. I hold my head in torment, wondering when my suffering will end.

The pain begins to leave, slowly, but I'm just glad it's going!

"Violet?" I find Mikey practically in my face straight away.

I give him a confused look, "Who?"

I see Leo roll his eyes, catching on quickly what I'm doing. As I suspected, Mikey is the only one who takes me seriously. Before he can say anything, I give him a cheeky wink.

He frowns, "I wish you wouldn't do that!"

I turn to Raph, ignoring more of Mikey's complaints. "Please don't put me through that level of pain again."

"Heh…whoops…" he mutters under his breath.

I grin at my brothers, "Who wants to do the honors?"

I see a gleeful look come across Mikey's face as I'm passed a PLV again. After we've put them on, he activates the self-destruct on the ship. I take one last look at the dreaded place and go outside with my brothers. Today, there is no time for my 'dancing' like last time, as Cody comes in the Hovershell, so we're picked up immediately.

"So, is it finally over?" I ask everyone, only to receive a long silence.

It's then when Cody speaks up. "Well…the time window still needs a lot of work and…"

I sigh but choose not to say anything else.

Bored, bored, bored, bored, BORED!!! There is nothing to do anymore! All the villains defeated, everything sorted out, but nothing to do!

I was so bored I even let Mikey convince me to have…ahem…to play Helix 2…

I go down a level to see how my clone brothers are handling.

"Hey guys," I come in to find it rather quiet even for them. "Guys?"

I come across a quickly written note by Don's clone:

We've gone out for a bit, we'll be back soon.

I smirk after reading it, lucky them! I'm stuck here, not allowed out right now because my brothers are worried about me again, and they're all out enjoying themselves. I also find it amusing how similar they are to my actual brothers, no matter how much they deny it!

I go back up a level and flop onto the sofa next to Master Splinters. He's watching more of his soaps, which generally I would try to avoid, but right now I'm so bored ANYTHING is better than nothing.

Without taking his eyes off the screen, he speaks to me calmly. "I'm glad you undertook in some exercise today"

I almost blush, "You mean training, right?"

He doesn't answer my question but continues regardless. "Boredom can sometimes lead to reckless decisions, be careful"

"Hai, sensei" I bow my head, trying to hide my embarrassment from him.

"Good," he smiles to himself, continuing to watch his programs.

I stand with a sigh and move back to mine and Mikey's room; Mikey is still in there even though I've been gone for a while.

"Come back for more?" he grins cheekily.

I flush more than I had been already, so I just shake my head quickly. I walk over to the bed and flop down, quickly finding Mikey on me, pinning me.

"You sure?" he winks at me from above.

I bite my lip slightly, Splinter's words echoing through my head. "I don't know Mikey…"

He gets off of me. "It's fine Babe, I'm just teasing you"

I smile and hug into his side, "Thanks love"

I guess I didn't realize how tired I had got as I find myself drifting off to sleep as I hug into my partner. But he doesn't mind, to be honest, I think he is also tired so settles down as well; and soon, both of us are soundly asleep.

I'm unsure of what I dream though, because Cody and Don disturb us rather abruptly.

"Violet! You've got to come with us now!" Don sounds pretty desperate.

I rub my eyes tiredly. "What's wrong?"

"It's okay," Cody adds quickly.

Both feel anxious about something…but what?

I get up, Mikey holding onto my hand tightly, probably aware I'm getting scared by the lack of answers I'm getting.

I find us both rushed to the lab quickly. I shudder at the thought that something else to do with those damn Kanabo could be wrong with me.

"Right…you know how we did a load of tests before?" Cody asks. I nod slowly. "Well…there's a problem…"

I gulp, Mikey's grip increasing on my hand. "What kind of problem?" I ask nervously.

"It's your body…your mutation…it's becoming unstable"

That's actually better news than I expected, but it's still bad.

"Can you cure it?" Mikey asks quickly.

I see Don shuffle on the spot. "Well…hopefully…"

He looks sterner, raising his voice to try to get a proper answer. "CAN YOU CURE IT?"

The emotions radiating from him are intense, he's almost as scared as I am, but keeping it bottled up for now.

"I don't know," Don sighs.

I feel anger start to emerge from Mikey, so I squeeze his hand lightly then say, "Can me and Mikey have a moment alone?"

Cody and Don nod so I pull Mikey out if the lab so I can try to calm him.

"Don't get upset Mikey, this is about me, not you"

His look pierces me, "That's why I'm upset!" He keeps eye contact, I can see in his eyes how worried he is, they've gone kind of glossy, the way peoples eyes go when they're close to tears. "I don't want anything else to happen to you"

I rub my forehead, a migraine coming on. "I'm sure they'll be able to do something for me, I mean, there hasn't even been any changes yet, so I have to have some time left before it kicks in…right?"

He still seems troubled. "Well you do seem paler than usual…"

I pull him into a hug, "I'll be okay," I give him a small grin.

His expression lightens a bit, "I know," he smiles slightly, "Come here you!"

He forces me closer and we kiss, almost making me forget my problems…almost…