It wasn't the first time we had to bring someone down to the Lair, and this definitely wasn't the last. Raphael was simply lucky, actually, that the blade didn't puncture anything major, and he'd need to stay home for quite a few months before he'd be able to fight again. We begged and begged him to wait for at least Casey to arrive to try getting her, but he insisted, like the hot head he was. At least we warned him before he did something reckless- Normally we have no chance to. The girl we saved actually lasted longer than most we've met, as far as fainting goes. She was small in frame, about five-six in height. Above average for an above average looking girl, I suppose – Her eyes were a shocking muted gray which stood out in the jet black hair that framed her oval face, down to her shoulders. I couldn't help but want to run my fingers through it, but I knew safety was in order – She probably wasn't even attracted to us in the slightest, who would be? Focus, Donnie...
We grabbed her bags and placed them next to the medical cot. Sensei raised us better than to leave someones belongings behind, especially when the forecast said it was to rain later that night. Lord knows what someone could be using all that fabric for... Why was she so familiar? We looked in her wallet, naturally, to find some sort of identification, and that was where we figured out why she was familiar – Becky Nate Lillith-Volts, daughter of the nationally known artist Barker Volts and Claudia Lillith-Volts, song writer. Her brother was widely known as well – Runway artist Clyde Tennison, who took up his wife's last name instead of the other way around (He still wont list why to the media). Why did she come here? New York, of all places? Surely she misses her family in Manhattan...
I brought up her heart rate on the screen, checking for any abnormalities. Her breath intake was slightly higher than usual, and that worried me. Everything checked out though... I got up from my desk, rubbing my eyes and exiting my lab. Sooner or later, Sensei would come back from watching his Soap Operas at Aprils while babysitting the kids, and we'd better have an explanation.
"We only have the truth." I shrugged, leaning on the couch comfortably.
"But we had another option other than bringing her here. It wouldn't be the first time the hospital had an unconscious woman dropped on their doorstep." Leo retorted softly, crossing his arms with his shoulders squared, in his signature leader pose to show his dominance in this situation.
"She seen the green and the shell, bro." Michelangelo spoke up, placing his hands on his hips as if his stature would emphasize his point. "Our secret would have been revealed, and we would become tracked by the FBI like in Men In Black!" Always the one to bring comics and movies into a situation...
"The Foot would 'ah killed her." Raph murmured. "We had no choice. Ya' know how strict they've been getting'." His voice was low, odd for him. "She was guilty of nothin' but a tight schedule."
"Her life isn't our problem. Why are we even discussing this? She's here, isn't she? We cant undo last nights events." Leo talked back, and from what I could see, he wanted nothing more than to disregard her very existence. He has been worrying us all as of late, becoming occasionally more violent than Raphael with every argument he came across. He became very defensive, and began to accuse even our closest of friends of consorting with the enemy. He couldn't leave good enough alone anymore, like when he was a teen.
"What happened to compassion? Consideration?" I furrowed my brows at him. "She needed us, Leo. There was no option."
"But it could have been avoided!" Leo shot back, his voice rising an octave.
"And what would we do, Leo? Leave her there, blatantly neglect an innocent, condemn her to death?" I shook my head slowly. "That's not what we were raised to do."
"But she could have been fine! We don't know!' Leo dropped his arms, voice becoming gruffer.
"You're talking insanity! She was bound and gagged, Leo!" Mikey gawked at him, as the rest of us did.
"My sons!" Splinter pounded his staff against the hard concrete, making us snap our backs straight up and whip our heads towards him. "Leonardo wait in the Dojo. Now." His expression was deadly calm. Only a rare occasion would he look at us in such a way, and when that happened, we all were punished so much, it felt like we were in a prison and he was warden. "Donatello. Show me our guest. Michelangelo and Raphael, to your rooms." I eyed my brothers, worry laced through both their expressions. Like a good student, I lead our Sensei into the lab where she was resting, sound asleep.
"...Her disappearance will be widely noticed. You were right to take her in, for the sake of protecting your family, Donatello." He looked at me with understanding although cold eyes. "But as soon as she wakes, we must explain quickly and send her on her way. Should she release our secret, however... We much leave our home."
I nodded, fully understanding the consequences of what might happen. It was always a fear all of us had, and it was deeply rooted. "Yes, Sensei." I bowed my head as he left for the Dojo. Oddly enough, I felt not an ounce of fear for my blue banded brother waiting for Splinter. Only hope.
Leo
I paced back and forth, my hands held behind my back. What made Donnie think he could just talk back to me like that? Or Mikey? Have they not understood my standing as head of the group? It didn't appear so. I was the best of them all, they were just corrupted, insisting upon everything I do is wrong. They were childish and misunderstanding, confusing and twisting my words against me! I immediately fell to my knees in the middle of the mat as the sliding of the dojo door alarmed me to Master Splinters arrival. I kept my head bowed as he came closer.
"My son... My eldest son..." He shook his head slowly, eyes drifting shut. "I have never been more disappointed in you." My eyes widened, anger and hurt instantly flowing through my veins. "You thought less of responsibility. Less of compassion. Less of what was right, and of Honor." I felt my eyes drift shut tight at the words he was saying, wishing to block them out. "You have brought shame upon me for even arguing with your brother about the safety of this human and you lack humanity in doing so." His voice was calm and stern. How could he say this without remorse? I thought I was the favorite and star pupil, I could do no wrong...
"This is why, after the human has awoken and come to terms, I will give you a chance to decide your fate... You have let your pride, your rank among your brothers as a clan, and ego go to your head and effect you for the worst. You will either stay here, continue your stupidity, or leave until you feel as though you have learned the difference between what is right and humane, and what is wrong and evil." I felt myself go numb, and only hope that my brothers weren't standing near the doorway to listen in. "You have not only betrayed your teachings and your Sensei tonight, but your family as well, Leonardo. I only hope you pick what will be best for you and your family. Stay here until she wakes and meditate on your choice. Pick wisely, my son." With that, he left me to my own self pity and hatred for what I have realized I've done.
I hung my head. Have I really become so... Detached from the good? Detached from what is sensible and responsible? I crossed my legs, straightened my back, and kept my eyes shut but relaxed as my breathing evened after being held in.
Michelangelo
It was an easy few hours before the dudette would wake up. Donnie said she was slowly coming around. I couldn't hide my opinions about her – She was gorgeous! I'm probably the only one gusty enough to say it to her face though, as usual. When Master Splinter sent us to our rooms, I immediately started drawing her – How could I not? A girl like that is almost impossible erase from my memory, and I want to show her how beautiful I think she is. I wonder what her laugh sounds like – Like a bunch of bells from the church on Sunday, or like a car horn – Loud and at once! Either way, I'm going to have fun making her laugh. She looks like she'd be even prettier smiling.
I almost messed up my drawing by breaking my pencil in surprise as I heard glass shatter and a scream – Definitely hers. Last I checked, the only one who screams like a girl is Raphy-Bear.
AN:
If you watched the TMNT 4Kids series, you'd get where I was going with this. Leo was the leader, always the 'goodie goodie' and thought he could do no wrong, even in his teen years. Realistically speaking, if no one kept him in check, it would have gone out of control. I know, I might get hated for it, but this is pretty much my explanation why Leo left in the CGI movies. I know im also breaking my word as making it stray from the 4Kids series, but I am NOT going to write about what happened in the jungle because if you seen the movies, you already know, and I am NOT going to have the same plot as the movies. That would just end terribly...
