A/N Thank you to everyone that has reviewed and favored my story. You guys are the best. Here's ch 7 for ya and as usual see ch 1 for disclaimer.
Ch 7 Reinforcements
Leonardo's blue eyes went wide when he saw the visitors. Slash was standing there along with Mondo Gecko, Leatherhead and Dr. Rockwell. "Would have been here sooner," Slash said. "But had to deal with some punks in Florida first."
"What are you guys doing here?" Donatello asked, his brown eyes wide with surprise.
"Your sister called us," Dr. Rockwell informed his friend. "Said you could use our help."
"Boy could we ever," Michelangelo said with a grin. "Mondo its good to see you dude!" Michelangelo embraced his gecko friend when he said this part. "You too LH," the orange masked turtle said still smiling.
"Likewise my friend," Leatherhead responded with a smile of his own.
"Yeah always good to see you bro," Mondo said with a smile. "And the rest of you guys too."
"Where's Raphael?" Slash asked, looking around for his red masked friend.
"Where he's been pretty much for the last six months," Leonardo said. "In bed."
"Yeah he's been really depressed since his paralysis," Donatello explained. "And when he does decide to talk to anyone he usually ends up yelling at them."
"But that's not even the worst of it," Michelangelo declared. "Splinter has like totally lost it! He won't let us leave the lair at all. And now April and Casey have been captured by Shredder's new mutants and we can't even go rescue them."
"Why not?' Slash asked. "I'm sure Splinter'll understand."
"Yes I'm inclined to agree with Slash," Dr. Rockwell put in. "I'm sure he'll be willing to make make an exception."
"I highly doubt that," Donatello said, with a shake of his head. "The last time we went against his wishes it wasn't pretty."
"Where is Splinter anyway?" Mondo asked, looking around for the brown coated rat.
"He went out for supplies," Donatello said. "Usually I would have done it but since I can't leave the lair he went."
"That's perfect then," Slash declared. "This is your chance."
"I don't know," Leonardo began.
"Slash is right my friend," Leatherhead said. "You must go save you friends."
"Yeah c'mon guys this is a matter of life and death," Mondo put in. "Splinter'll understand."
"You guys are right," Leonardo declared, a determined look going across his face. "We have to go. Donnie are you feeling up to it."
"Oh yeah," Donatello said, his brown eyes determined.
"Then lets do this!" Michelangelo cried out. "You in sis?" The youngest turtle looked at his sister when he said this part.
"Hell yeah I am," Karai said with a grin as she put her sword in its holder.
"Lets do this," Slash growled, clutching his mace tightly. With that the group was gone hoping they'd be able to save their friends. Little did they know that Raphael had been heading for the bathroom when they were talking and had overheard the entire conversation.
"Damn it I've gotta do somethin' 'bout this," he thought to himself. "April and Casey need all the help they can get." Then he looked down at his wheelchair and let out heavy sigh as the sad reality once again reared its ugly head. "But what the Hell good could I possibly do in this damn thing?" Just then Splinter walked in the door carrying some supplies.
"Hello Raphael," Splinter said, trying to hide the surprise in his voice.
"Hey," Raphael said softly as he watched Splinter put the supplies down.
"Where are your brothers?" Splinter asked, after looking around and seeing his other sons were gone
"They're..uh not here," Raphael said cautiously.
"And where are they exactly?" Splinter asked, trying his best not to lose his temper.
"They left," Raphael explained. "April and Casey got captured by Shredder and they along with Karai went to rescue 'em."
"After I forbade them from leaving the lair?!" Splinter cried out.
"Well they didn't exactly have a choice Sensei," Raphael said, his voice having an edge to it. "I'd of gone myself but I can't because of this damn thing!" Raphael slapped the wheels of his chair when he said this part. "But at least my brothers can do somethin' to save 'em," he said his voice coming out soft. "I just hate it that I can't." Raphael lowered his head as the tears threatened to come. Splinter looked at his red masked son and immediately all the anger he was feeling went away. His only focus was Raphael. The brown coated rat knelt in front of his son and wrapped his arms around him, allowing his to cry into his shoulder.
"Oh my son," Splinter said softly. "I am so sorry you are feeling this way. I wish I could make it all stop for you."
"I know you do Father," Raphael whispered as he pulled away and wiped his eyes. Then the angry Raphael came out again. "Damn it I will not do this! I will not be some fuckin' cry baby sittin' 'round here feelin' sorry for myself. God I feel like I'm on some damn roller coaster that I can't get off of. And I hate it! I hate all of it! I hate bein' a useless lump of nothin'! I hate not bein' able to do a damn thing. But worst of all I hate that my brothers have to suffer because of me."
"Raphael," Splinter began. "That is not true."
"Yes it is Father," Raphael cried out, his green eyes filled with a mixture of guilt, anger, and pain. "You're so afraid that somethin' is gonna happen to 'em that you won't even let them leave the lair. Hell you even told April and Casey not to come back. And I know its because you don't want them to end up like me. A useless lump of nothin'. But please don't do that to 'em."
"Raphael you are not useless," Splinter declared, his brown eyes serious. "You are only useless if you choose to be."
"I know you're just sayin' that," Raphael said softly. "And its ok. I'll get used to it." Without waiting for a response Raphael turned and wheeled himself out of the room. Splinter let out a heavy sigh as he watched his second oldest son leave. The wise old rat knew what Raphael said was to truth. He was being overprotective. But he had good reason for it. At that moment Splinter had the urge to go and stop his sons from fighting and bring them back home. But he knew Raphael needed him right now and he couldn't leave him alone. So Splinter decided to stay and he made his way to the kitchen to make some tea and wait for his sons to return home.
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Meanwhile the turtles along with Karai and Slash and his team had arrived at the docks. Slash and the others decided to stay hidden until they were needed. Leonardo looked around hoping to see some sign of his friends or the Shredder. Michelangelo and Donatello stayed close to their older brother their weapons drawn. Suddenly a blast of purple came crashing into them sending them flying backwards. Getting up quickly the turtles looked up to see Bebop come flying in. "Wahoo take that suckers!" the warthog cried out as he lept down towards the turtles. But the turtles quickly jumped out of the way causing Bebop to stumble and fall.
"Whoa!" Michelangelo cried out when he saw Bebop, his blue eyes wide. "You are one ugly little piggy dude."
"Don't call me little piggy!" Bebop shouted as he began to charge at the orange masked turtle. But Donatello quickly stopped him by throwing his bo at the warthog, catching him by his knees and causing him to fall. "You are so going to regret that!" Bebop said as he stood. Donatello said nothing. He only picked up his bo and glared at his foe.
"Where's our friends?" Leonardo growled, pointing his katanas at Bebop.
"Oh you want friends do you?" Bebop sneered. "Well I'll give you friends!" Suddenly Rocksteady came crashing through the crates surprising the turtles and sending them flying across the room and into the nearby crates.
"Ugh do you get the number of that truck bros?" Michelangelo said as he rubbed his head and stood.
"What the heck?!" Donatello said, his brown eyes wide as he saw Rocksteady charging towards him. The gap toothed turtle quickly jumped to the side to avoid being hit head on. But unfortunately he landed wrong on his bad leg which caused a lighting blot of pain to go through it. Donatello cried out in pain and fell to the ground. Michelangelo went to help his brother but Bebop stepped in front of him.
"And now you deal with me son," Bebop exclaimed. "Its time for some serious payback." Michelangelo gulped and his blue eyes went wide. Bebop charged but the orange masked turtle was ready and dodged his attack. Michelangelo then used his nunchakus to pin Bebop's arms to his side and flip him to the ground. But Rocksteady was right there and slammed Michelangelo into the cement wall causing a dent to form.
"Mikey!" Leonardo cried out, fearful for his brother. But his fears were short lived when Leatherhead came charging in, slamming full force into Rocksteady. Slash, Mondo Gecko, Dr. Rockwell and Karai joined the group. But it wasn't long before Dog-Pound, Fishface and Tiger Claw also appeared and the battle was on. The turtles and their allies soon found themselves on the winning side. But not for long. While the others were fighting Shredder had crept out form the shadows. Suddenly he was there holding his blades to the necks of April and Casey.
"Enough!" Shredder shouted. This caused everyone to stop. "Turtles drop your weapons!" he commanded. The turtles instantly dropped their weapons. "Good," Shredder said. "Bebop Rocksteady bring the turtles forward."
"Sure thing Master Shredder," Bebop said as he grabbed the injured Donatello and drug him forward. Rocksteady grabbed Michelangelo and Leonardo and brought them forwards.
"Where's your other brother?" Shredder asked. The three brothers said nothing. They only glared at their enemy. "It matters not," Shredder said. "You three are coming with me."
"The Hell they are!" Karai shouted. "I won't let you take them again!"
"You are hardly in a position to stop me," Shredder said, still holing his blades to April and Casey's necks. April let out a muffled growl and Casey glared at the man. The dark headed teen then got an idea. He stomped hard on Shredder's foot. The surprise caused Shredder to become distracted and gave April and Casey a chance to run. Leonardo and Michelangelo got up and began to run. But Donatello was to injured to make it very far and he soon found himself caught by Shredder.
"Donnie!" Michelangelo and Leonardo cried out.
"Until we meet again turtles," Shredder said with a laugh. With that Tiger Claw threw a smoke bomb which filled the room with smoke. When the smoke cleared to their horror Leonardo and Michelangelo saw that Shredder and his crew were gone. And they had taken Donatello with them
A/N I hope you all enjoyed ch 7 and the little cliffhanger lol Please review.