Sorry it's taken so long for me to update. Life happens. *shrugs* on with the show!

Chapter 30 (?)

Bishop to Pawn

No one was surprised to find that the formerly abandoned and condemned building was blown away to bits. But they were, however, shocked to discover just how far down the hole went.

Now, as investigations were carried out to find what the meaning of this was, Bishop was already moving onto his contingency plans.

He had lost his captives. And not only that, but he had lost his base and the super-soldiers, who had not survived the blast.

The man allowed himself a cold smirk as he murmured," He's alive…"

***

Mars chuckled as one nasty gash was sewn shut, Donatello shaking his head," You're hard core, you know that?"

The sea turtle shrugged, his shoulders bruised as well as his legs and face

"I grew up on an island with no medical supplies but what the island provided. I'm used to physical pain, my friend." Mars paused as he asked anxiously," Did Sybil make it home alright?"

"Yeah, she did." Donatello chuckled slightly at the relief in the sea-turtle's burning grey eyes.

Mars shook his head," You must think I am… obsessed."

"Technically speaking, you are." Donatello laughed," spending your life looking for someone you don't know exists is an obsessive thing to do."

Mars cracked a smile as he grabbed the crutches Donatello had given him and stood. One of his ankles had been badly sprained.

He grimaced slightly and asked," How will Master Splinter wish me to leave?"

"Do not worry about that, Mars." Splinter came into the infirmary, followed closely by Horatio.

Mars bowed his head slightly," How can I thank you for your hospitality, Master Splinter?"

Splinter responded," You helped rescue my family. It is I, who should thank you, young man."

Mars shook his head," It was no trouble, Master Splinter."

Splinter continued," You are welcome to make this your home, for as long as you wish."

Mars shook his head," It's been a long time since I've had a home, Master Splinter."

Donatello grinned," Heh, you'll fit right in down here. Maybe better."

"AAAHHHHHH! BUGS! AAHH- ?? MIKE! DAPHNE!"

Daphne and Mikey came racing and both of them hid behind Mars.

Donatello groaned slightly," Then again, you may be too normal for us…"

Mars chuckled," No, my friend, I, too, have my quirks, just as everyone else does."

Horatio looked over at his daughter and her boyfriend," What have you done to that poor young man now?"

"Oh, we just put some little presents in his helmet." Daphne giggled.

"YOU!"

Raphael came into the room, looking angrier then a wet cat.

Daphne smiled cheesily," Aw, what, Raphael? Get a coupl'a spiders in your helmet?"

Don muttered," Mikey, you didn't…"

"Well, it was her idea… and a pretty awesome one! You should have seen the look on your face, bro!" Mikey hooted, as Daphne started giggling again.

Raphael snarled as he flipped over Mars and tackled his little brother to the ground.

Daphne squealed as she leapt out of the way, only to be caught in Andromeda's arms.

"Okay, pixy-stick, you've HAD it!"

"NO!" Daphne squealed as she managed to break away from her 'attcker' and raqced out of the room.

Andromeda yelled," HE WAS GONNA TAKE ME FOR A RIDE! YOU SCREWED IT UP, DANDELION HEAD!"

Raph and Mikey were still wrestling on the floor and Splinter lifted his eyes to heaven, muttering," Kids…"

"I could not have said it better myself." Horatio chuckled quietly.

Mars paused as he looked at the two fathers and the pang of grief crashed through his mind for a split second.

He looked away, back over at Raph and Mikey, who by now took the battle OUT of the infirmary and chuckled bitterly," Yes indeed… That brings memories to my mind…"

***

"Sybil!"

Mara rushed to her sister and hugged her tightly," What on earth happened?!"

Sybil could only shake her head," It doesn't matter for now, I need to speak with mother and father!"

Mara's jaw dropped," You haven't… heard?"

"No, what… what have they done?!" Sybil squeaked as Mara dragged her into the living-room.

Sybil stopped short, and her lovely jade eyes widened.

On the TV… were her parents… showing a picture of her.

Video taping, of Sybil as a child and young adult, pictures, and other evidence was also presented on the silver screen.

They had just revealed her presence to the city, pleading for anyone to report if they had spotted their daughter.

Sybil back up, and her eyes were larger then saucers, as she slowly back against the wall and sank to the ground.

"No… what have they done?" whispered Sybil.

***

Bishop smirked as he watched the distraught parents from the side, his well-pleased expression manifested in a sadistic smirk.

As the TV report was finished, they came to him, both smiling in relief.

"We are so lucky to have met you, Mr. Bishop." Samson Deluge shook the agent's hand warmly, his dark brown eyes grateful indeed.

Bishop chuckled as he replied," Fate has nothing to do with it. With the TV report, we should be able to track down and return your daughter to you much more quickly and efficiently."

Mrs. Deluge was a little more quiet as she asked," Why… why are you helping us? And how did you know our daughter was missing?"

"I have my sources, Mrs. Deluge. The Government is more updated then many think." Bishop replied smoothly," And I am helping you because no sentient creature should be alone and abandoned in America."

Mrs. Deluge couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong… but what choice did they have? They needed to find Sybil, the sooner, the better.

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Sybil: Ya know, it's not very nice of you to put my parents in the power of that sadistic terminato wannabe!

Me: Stop complaining!

Raph: YOU, you gave Daphne the idea for that stupid prank, didn't you?"

Me: *squeaks* no! no sir!

Daphne: Liar! you GAVE me the plastic spiders!

Me: I gotta run! bye!

*runs, Raph on my heels*