Raph's P.O.V.

Ch. 9

It took six stories just to get Donnie conscious. But the battle just started for him. If he can remain conscious for the next twenty-four hours… then we'll be in the clear.

We almost lost Leo that day… thanks to Shred-head. Now, thanks to those damn divas… we nearly lost Donnie. Well, I guess it's still too soon to say that right now.

I look at his arm where I stabbed my sai into him. I can't believe I did that. I just… can't believe it.

There has to be a connection. Our behavior towards Don and those divas showing up. This is only the second time this has happened along with those divas.

"Grra, those divas are going to pay for this," I growled.

"They should be long gone by now, Raph," Leo tells me.

"Gr, I know… but they gotta pay somehow for what they did to Donnie," I grumbled.

"Hm… my sons please. Gather around," Master Splinter says, sitting down on the middle rug. Mikey, Leo and I sat down in front of him. "This is the second time your behavior towards your brother was this harsh and the second encounter with Shinryu-san and his daughters. I know you three figured that out by now. This is not coincidence. Something is not right about this."

"Yes sensei," we three agree. We took turns keeping watch over Donnie. I stayed up throughout the night anyway. Four eyes are better than two. Ha, ha. I don't mean a turtle with glasses. Every so often, Donnie would groan and a few times I could've sworn I saw tears forming in his closed eyes.

Mikey went back to the lair to get his cat. If we're going to have another cat living with us, then they'll have to get acquainted somehow. It didn't take him long to get back with Klunk.

"Hey Mikey," I say as he sits down beside me.

"How's Donnie?" he asked, keeping a small grip on his cat.

"Still soundly asleep. He's been groaning every now and then so he's still conscious."

"That's good. Whoa. Easy Klunk, don't get too hasty right now." Klunk apparently wanted to meet Saya right now, but I don't think it's a good idea right now for them to get close to each other yet. It'd be better when Donnie gets better. Just in case the kitty gets mad.

"Get some rest you two. It's almost time for Leo to wake up," I tell him while petting the orange cat in Mikey's arms.

"Alright," Mikey says going over to his empty bed on the floor. Falling asleep as his cat falls asleep by his head. Kind of surprised Klunk didn't try getting back over here to check out Saya.

I wonder where he came up with 'Saya' for a name for this kitty. Well, I can always ask him when he gets better. There's no 'ifs' about this. Donnie's going to get better. No matter what it takes. Whoa, I just sounded like Leo.

Huh? What's this noise that suddenly sounded? It's weird. Hm? The lights! They're going ballistic! Wait… Donnie saw this happen before getting chased by… I gasp sharply. Realizing what's going on.

"Wake up! Everybody up! We've got trouble!" I shouted. Leo was the first to wake up by my shouting. I told him what I was thinking and he agreed with me. The others woke up as well. All agreeing with what we told them.

"We gotta get out of here before those divas find us," Mikey said in a somewhat panic. His cat standing on his shoulder.

"Come on guys. Pile into the Battle shell and we'll go to the farm house," Casey told us. We all nodded as April called Saya over to her. The kitty got off my brother's shoulder, going straight towards her.

"Leo, give me a hand!" I shouted lightly over the noise. He helped me get Donnie on my back, tying the blanket around my neck lightly so Donnie wouldn't get cold. Considering that it's still raining.

We hurried down the stairs to April's shop. Heading straight for the side door to the Battle shell. But once we opened the shop door to the ally… that diva Zharra showed up, hovering beside her muscle bound father.

"What is the meaning of this, Shinriyu-san?!" Master Splinter asked in a shout.

"You still don't understand," Shinriyu sneered, looking down on us. Actually, I think he's staring at me since I've got Donnie.

"It's really quite simple," Zharra snickered. "Without the brainiac, the cities ripe for the taking." She laughed right then as we gasped.

She does have a point. If Donnie's gone then… then we would be helpless and hopeless to save the city!

Hm? That kitty just jumped on my shoulder, tapped Don's head then did the same to April. I have no idea what's happening, other than the fact that April ran back inside.

"Guys! Get back in here, now!" April shouted to us.

"Don't gotta tell us twice!" I shouted, running back inside. The others followed closely behind.

"April, now's not the time to be checking your e-mail!" Casey shouted lightly. I turn my gaze over to April to see her on her computer. "April!"

"Kuizon! Leeton! Please, we need you!" April shouted backing away from her computer as it lit up. Oh, I get it. She's calling those two lizard things to help us.

The two lizards named appeared before us. Both not wasting time with questions as they went straight to fighting the divas and their dad. A few others came out of computer as well.

"Come on. To the Battle shell, guys. We gotta go!" April told us. "These guys know what to do."

"Alright. My sons, let's go," Master Splinter tells us. Hm? I look at Donnie – still practically asleep – I can barely feel his breath on my neck! He hasn't lost any body temperature, but then… why is his…

"Raph, come on!" Leo shouts, waking me from my worried trance.

"Uh, right," I nod, running to him. We dodged through the battle. Piling into the Battle shell, April drove away from her shop that went up in flames… again. That battle took out everything of April's

Once we got out of the city and away from the divas… I let Donnie off my back. Gently laying him down on Master Splinter's lap. And of course, keeping the blanket on him.

"Those damn divas," I growl.

"We can't make a move until Donnie gets better," Leo told us, more directed at me. I only nod to Leo, knowing all too well that he's right. We don't stand a chance without Donnie.

We have to help Donnie get better. No matter what it takes. After a good ten hour drive – it felt like – April pulls onto the farm house lawn.

My brothers helped me get Don inside and on the couch. The same couch Leo was resting on when we told him our stories.

We all fell asleep near Don. None of us wanting to leave his side. After, I'm not sure how long we slept, but once we woke up… smiles were plastered on our faces.

Donnie's awake! He's going to make it! Yes! But something seems off. "Donnie, alright!" we shouted with much glee.

"Hm? Where are you guys?" Donnie asks softly. He still sounds weak.

"Huh? Donnie, we're right here," Mikey and I tell him. Donnie's looking right at us, but he still says he can't see us.

"How many fingers am I holding up, Donnie?" Leo asked, holding up two fingers in front of him.

"Um… three?" Donnie says in a weak voice.

"Close, but no," Leo sighs. "You really can't see us?"

"I can't see anything," Donnie tells us. He's blind? That fight with Zharra… made Donnie go blind? This isn't good. How is he supposed to do what he loves now?

Master Splinter places a hand on Donnie's head. "My son," he says sadly.

"Guess I'll need more training on the blind side, huh, master," Donnie says, not chuckling like he normally does.

"Once your body is fully recovered, my son," sensei tells him. That tells me he's gonna have us all train blind. Which… I don't mind about.

Donnie closed his eyes falling back asleep. Damn those fucking diva bitches!

The End

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