~Chapter 3~

"Master Splinter, we're going." Leo stated as he placed his two twin katanas in its sheath.

"Be careful, my sons," replied Master Splinter, "I do not want to lose you like I have lost our dearest Michelangelo."

"We will sensei," said Leo as he pushed his now two brothers out of the dojo, with a sad expression.

It has been months since they found the letter in Mikey's CLEAN room. Guilt ate up in all of their hearts, but they couldn't do anything about it. Mikey had not brought anything, wherever he went, that could be tracked.

Donnie and Raph grabbed their weapons respectfully and started to head out, trying to find leads on where Mikey was. The brothers have tried everything to find Mikey, but have found no leads. They even asked Karai.

Donnie was especially worried because Mikey was his teammate, his only little brother. There wouldn't be a 'B' (or 'A-') team without Mikey. They were a duo.

"Don't you think Master Splinter knows something? You know, about where Mike went?" asked Raph, turning to his brothers.

"Huh? "Knows something"? Raph, what do you mean?" asked Leo facing Raph.

"He doesn't choke up anymore when he tries to say Mikey's name, or Michelangelo," Raph pointed out.

"I'm pretty sure Sansei is just grieving differently," said Leo, "I'm sure he would tell us if he found Mikey's aura."

"You do know that Splinter always kept secrets from us," said Raph who pointed his "thumb" back in the direction of the sewers. "Remember the Kraang?"

"We were turtle tots that couldn't even defend ourselves," countered Leo putting his hands on his hips.

"Hey," said Raph, "All I'm just sayin' is that Splinter might know something... again. I know it might not look like it but 'm worried too. Worried about 'em."

"Guys," Donnie suddenly said, "Let's just go and try to find any trace of... of... Mikey. I understand that you two are worried, in different ways, but we must focus. I know he's…that he's out there. I…" Donnie finished as his voice broke.

Leo and Raph stopped bickering and looked at each other before trying to comfort Donnie. In their hearts, all three knew that Mikey was alive. They could feel it in their bones, guts, and heart. They just had to find any leads on him! Shouldn't be too hard, right?

1 hour later:

"Yo, we're back!" shouted Raph.

Donnie then smelt the air, smelling a calming and happy scent. "What's that smell? Its… it's almost ressuring-"

"My sons, Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello," said Master Splinter, appearing out of thin air, "I have made contact with Michelangelo.. finally... and he tells me that he is well but wishes for you to not come after him. He's safe and well fed and cared for. He just needs time to heal bef-"

"What?!" shouted the three turtles as they looked at their father, not caring if they interrupted him.

"Father…why…when? Did you know, no do you know where he is?" Leo asked, trying to get his thoughts in order.

"He's safe? He needs time to heal what? Is he hurt?!" Donnie asked frantically "model walking" as he did so. Raph put a hand and let calming pheromones slip, to calm Donnie down.

"Sensei" said Leo, putting a hand on Donnie's shoulder, "What did Mikey say to you?"

"Again, he told me that he was fine and not to worry about him," said a sad but determined Master Splinter.

"Did you finally find out where he went, sensei?" asked a still worried Donnie.

"No," said Master Splinter, "Something disrupted our connection from his side."

Raph growled as he punched his fist into his palm. He didn't know why his littlest brother left them, but when he finds him, Mikey would wish he wasn't born at all. He made all of them worry for no apparent reason!

Leo looked worried. If something disrupted the connection, then that means Mikey would've been in trouble. What happened? What is he doing currently? All this stress caused his fangs to appear, biting his bottom beak with his teeth, Leo looked at the last of the brothers.

Donnie looked really worried. What if Mikey was hurt and he wasn't there for him? He was the doctor after all. Mikey even called him the Mr. Fix-lt of the team! He can fix everything, but not his bond with his only younger brother?

"We'll try meditating and try ourselves to connect with Mikey," decided Leo walking away.

"What if he doesn't want to talk with us?" asked a worried Donnie. Being not only the know it all scientist, but the most paranoid of the team.

"Oh, he will talk," said Raph, "Even if I have ta beat the tar out of him. He'll pay for making me worry-"

"No violence, Raph, please." begged Leo as he sat to meditate.

"Hah! No promises," said Raph as he and Donnie followed their eldest brother.

Master Splinter smiled as he saw his sons try to reach out to their littlest brother. Even if he knows that it will be a long time until the four brothers have a conversation on their own. "I however, believe it will take a lot more work and effort than just talking with Michelangelo, my sons," thought Master Splinter, himself, walking away.

With Mikey and everyone involved in the meeting:

"Mikey-san," said Ami, "These two are Seiya's brothers and bandmates, Yaten and Taiki."

"Yo," greeted Mikey who imitated the greeting from one of his favorite Anime characters in Naruto.

"It's nice to meet you," said Taiki as he bowed.

"Hmm, likewise. So, why are you here?" asked Mikey "politely", making himself look fragile and small, in reality he could beat their butts in two seconds flat, as Serena brought out a lot of plates for everyone.

"Seiya forgot that we had rehearsal today," grumbled Yaten.

"Oh no," said Mikey, "So, you came to this house but ignored your responsibilities?" Mikey asked "confused".

"It's not like that…" grumbled Seiya who glared at Yaten.

Time passed as everyone started a game of cards. Of course, Serena and Mikey were a team; as Mikey never played this game before. Trying to start up a conversation again, the doorbell rang. Mikey went to answer this time and glared. It was two of the Outers if Mikey's memory was correct. However, those two Outers still got on his nerves ever since that day they used Serena as bait. "Ah," said Serena as she popped up behind Mikey.

"Haruka-san! Michiru-san!" She chirped.

"Koneko," said Haruka as she smiled.

"Mitsuki-sama," said Michiru and Haruka bowed while greeting him.

"What happened?" asked Serena as Mikey said, "Stop calling me that!

"Huh?" Michiru replied confused.

"Hmph! You're gonna ruin my plan!" Mikey pouted.

"Ok…anyways, my car seems to have a bad temper" said Haruka as she and Michiru walked in the room, "Oh? You!"

"Why are you here," asked Seiya.

"I should be asking you the same thing," said a glaring Haruka.

"I am Odango's bodyguard," said Seiya.

"Oh," questioned Haruka, "I thought that Mikey here was her bodyguard."

"Him? That ome…I mean um what? Nah." Seiya replied by making a comment about why Mikey couldn't be Serena's bodyguard but stopped himself. He didn't know why he felt self conscious all of a sudden.

Mikey snickered as he saw what was happening. The prank could have been better planned, but the unexpected things happening today were just ridiculous.

Serena giggled silently as she buried her face in some of the inners backs. The Inners also giggled knowingly. Serena looked at the curious looks of everyones faces, who didn't know, but before she could say anything, the doorbell rang AGAIN! The house didn't need that many people anymore. Right?

"Yes," questioned Mikey, opening the door.

"Hi there," said the guy with a lot of people behind him.

"How are you doing? This is Jun Godai's 'Oishinbou Banzai! Let us interview you at the dinner table!"

"Oh, umm no thanks!" said Mikey as he tried to close the door.

"Are you having dinner," asked the man.

"Are you REALLY trying to force your way into my house," glared Mikey as he fully opened the door and grabbed his nunchakus, both, out.

"Uh... well." Stumbled the man.

"I'm sorry sir, but I don't take kindly to those trying to get into my house," said Mikey, "Especially if I wasn't here, you would have tried the same trick with my sister. Right?"

"Gomen nasai (I'm so sorry)! Please don't hurt me," bowed the man.

"Please get out of my sight," growled Mikey.

The people scattered as Mikey's nunchucks hit the camera and broke it. Mikey knew that if it was a different reality, Serena would have had to deal with the TV program and he didn't really want that to happen. His instincts were very sharp, being a former ninja. Serena giggled as she hugged her big brother.

"Well that was a doozy!" Mikey said giggling himself.

"Thanks so much Mikey," thanked Serena.

"Not a problem! After all, I am your bodyguard!" Mikey replied bubbly. Smile shining, since he's the future king of the sun…get it?

"Hey," called out Seiya, "I am her bodyguard! Not you! You…you"

"Hmm? What's wrong? Cat got your tongue? What am I?" Mikey teased. "Hah! Is it because I'm an omega? I can be her bodyguard if I want, I am her brother after all! I have a "license" to rule, I can protect my sister."

"I..uh…OH! Oh my goodness…you're-" Seiya blushed, embarrassed.

"Of course," said Serena who knew that the jig was up,

"Mikey IS my older brother. I thought for a fact you and your little group would have seen the similarities I have with him, instead you were jealous and kinda rude-"

"I mean even Haruka, Michiru, Yaten, and Taiki toke notice, unlike you, Seiya." Mikey stated in a mocking tone.

"I knew it, it's the facial structure." Michiru pointed out.

"I agree, Mikey has the same face as his mother, but hair like both parents. And even I knew that!" Haruka continued.

"So," started Mikey with a glare, "Who are YOU to tell me that YOU could be a better protector than me? Serena's own brother?!"

Seiya couldn't even talk as Yaten and Taiki silently laughed at Seiya's misfortune. They knew that they were here to find their missing Princess, as the Starlights, but being here and seeing Seiya's misfortune was just so entertaining.

Bowing to Mikey, Seiya surprised everyone by apologizing for the way he acted and about his behavior.

"Bah," excused Mikey, "I can't really stay angry at someone anyhow! But next time, don't just listen to the girls and wait for an answer through the person you were asking, ok?"

"Hai Mitsuki-sama!" Seiya yelled.

30 minutes later:

After Mikey casually scared and threatening Seiya, and after everyone left, he went to meditate. When randomly…

"Ugh," groaned Mikey as he looked around, "Where am I now? I swear I don't have time for this-"

"Mikey?!" shouted three familiar male voices.

"Oh no," muttered Mikey as he turned to see his older brothers' spirits right in front of him.

"Where's Serena when I need her?" Mumbled Mikey as he said clearly, "Hey bros! H-how's it going? Anything new? Ahaha…ha…"