Chapter 2: Prisoner

A/N: So here's the second chapter in this saga. It took me a little while to plot it out as that often happens, so don't expect chapters to come out fast. But here we'll find out more about what's happening to Robyn and her reaction to what has to happen to her. Thanks to all of those who have read and reviewed thus far. It means a lot to me that you're enjoying this story.

Disclaimer: TMNT and all related characters belong to Nickelodeon. I only own the plot and nothing more.

Renet sighed as she continued dusting. She was mad that she had to be punished because she felt like she'd done the right thing by letting the Turtles intervene. Now they could be happy and Robyn could get the help she needed via Splinter. Hopefully it would all work out.

Lord Simultaneous came in and saw that Renet was dusting. "Are you proud of yourself, young lady?" he asked her.

"I had to do it," Renet replied. "The Turtles were just so sad. I couldn't let that be the result forever. You didn't see what I saw in the Orb of Hindsight, Lord Simultaneous. You have no idea what they would have gone through if I hadn't intervened."

"Sometimes it is best not to interfere," Lord Simultaneous said wisely. "Perhaps you should look in the Orb and see what has happened since you left."

Renet put down her duster and gazed into the Orb of Hindsight. She sincerely hoped that what she'd see would be something happy.

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Robyn O'Neil scowled as she was led away. She couldn't believe this had happened to her. One minute she was completing her ultimate plan to get rid of her sister and the next her sister's mutant freak friends had interfered and stopped her thanks to some chick in a weird costume holding a weird object. What was that all about anyway? Why had this happened? It wasn't supposed to.

After the freaks had stopped her, they had proposed that she go and live in the sewers with them so that she couldn't kill April. April had asked them to clear it with their dad first so that he knew what was going on, so they went to the apartment and told him what had happened.

Anger filled his blue eyes. "You tried to kill your sister?" he gasped. "Why would you do something like that?"

Robyn had stared at him defiantly. "Because I hate her and wish she didn't exist," she replied.

"Well, that means I have to put you back in the institution," Kirby said. "You obviously haven't improved."

"I won't go back!" she cried. "You can't make me!"

"I think we have a better solution, Mr. O'Neil," Leo said.

"And what would that be?" Kirby asked.

"Robyn can stay with us and get help from Master Splinter," Leo replied. "I'm sure he'd do anything to protect April, and it's clear that Robyn can't stay here."

"I don't think that's a good idea, boys," Kirby said. "Robyn is unstable. She needs to go back to Crestwood."

"But she's not happy there," Don replied. "If you send her back, it could make her angrier than she already is, and she could still get out and try to hurt April. If she's with us, we can help her and get her back to normal. Obviously, this Crestwood isn't helping if she's plotting to kill April."

Robyn glared at him. Who did this freak think he was anyway? He was just an idiot, and she had an urge to punch him in the face.

Kirby weighed Donnie's words. "I see your point, and I suppose it couldn't hurt," he said. "I just don't know if she'd try and hurt you."

"We're ninjas, Mr. O'Neil," Leo reassured him. "We can take care of ourselves. Robyn won't try anything with us."

"Well, you boys know best," Kirby relented. "All right, I think this is a good idea. If your father consents to it, then Robyn can stay with you. If he doesn't, then Robyn will have to go back to Crestwood, no questions asked. Is that understood?"

"Fine," Robyn said sullenly, even though she wasn't okay with any of this.

The Turtles bowed to him and assured him that they understood what he wanted. Then they led Robyn away from the apartment. Before they went down into the sewers, Leo untied his mask and tied it around Robyn, making sure that the eye holes faced away from her so she couldn't see.

"Why are you doing this?" she demanded.

"So you don't know the location of our Lair," Leo replied. "We can't risk you knowing where it is and how to escape either."

Damn, these Turtles were smart. She'd give them that. With a sigh, she let Leo take her hand, while one of the Turtles covered her from the back. From the sounds of it, it seemed he had taken out one of his weapons.

"And if you try anythin' funny, you're gonna regret it," Raph threatened as he poked her with the weapon.

"Raph, stop it!" Leo chastised. "Let's just get her home."

Robyn scowled again before letting Leo lead her away. She was going to have to do something about Raph and soon. He couldn't be allowed to get away with what he'd just almost tried to do.

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"Do you see, Renet?" Lord Simultaneous asked her. "Do you see why I felt it was wise for you not to interfere? She is clearly not happy."

"Well, she's not the happy type," Renet said. "All of that will change. You'll see."

"I hope so," Lord Simultaneous said. "Let's see what Splinter has to say about this."

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When they arrived at the Lair, Leo took off the blindfold, and Robyn gaped in wonder at the size of the Turtles' home. There were a set of steps leading down to a pit where they had their television set. A few arcade machines were set up around the Lair along with a training dummy. Beyond that, Robyn couldn't really make out much more.

"Come on, we'll take you to Master Splinter," Leo said.

"No, YOU'LL take her to Master Splinter," Raph corrected him. "Leave me out of this."

Leo scowled at his brother and led Robyn away from the pit and to a set of steps that led to some rice paper doors. Leo opened them and bowed before he stepped inside. Robyn tried to step inside, but Leo stopped her.

"You have to bow first," he instructed her.

Shrugging her shoulders, Robyn bowed just like you would after a play performance.

"No, not like that," Leo corrected her. "Like this." He demonstrated the proper way to bow.

Sighing, Robyn did as he showed her even though she didn't see the point of it. They were just going into a room. Why did they have to do all this formal stuff? She followed Leo into the dojo and marveled at all of the weapons that were displayed there. Where did they get all of this stuff anyway? Before she could ask, Leo beckoned her to the door that was at the end of the dojo. He knocked and a voice said, "Enter." Leo then motioned for her to follow him, and she did so. She gasped when she saw a rat sitting down at a low table. She had thought that their father would be a turtle like they were.

"Sensei, there's someone you have to meet," Leo said. "Robyn, this is Master Splinter, our father and sensei. Sensei, this is Robyn O'Neil, April's twin sister."

Robyn noticed that he seemed quite shocked to see her, and that was nothing compared to how she felt about the whole thing.

Splinter smiled at her politely. "It is very nice to meet you, Robyn," he said gently. He shot a look at Leo that was clearly confused as to how this happened.

"I'll explain later, Sensei," Leo told him. "Anyway, we were wondering if it would be okay if Robyn stayed here for a little while. She and April really aren't getting along at the moment."

Robyn smirked at the nervousness in the Turtle's voice. She knew he was afraid of her, and she was glad of that. He should be.

"Well, if it is all right with her father, I suppose so," Splinter replied.

"Yeah, Dad's cool with it," Robyn said. "So, how did you become a rat anyway? Were you always this way?"

"No. I was human before I turned into what I am now," Splinter answered. "We are happy to have you here, Robyn, but I want you to know that as long as you stay here, you are to respect the rules of the house and to respect me. Is that understood?"

"Yes, Master Splinter," Robyn said, bowing to him the way Leo had taught her.

The gesture pleased the Rat. "Good," he said. "Leonardo, you may show her to her room now. Then I would like to speak with you alone."

"Hai, Sensei," Leo replied, giving his father a bow. He motioned for Robyn to join him, and she did so.

"Well, that went okay," she mused. "I wonder what he'll think when you tell him what I tried to do."

"He'll probably be shocked about it," Leo said. "Why did you want to kill April anyway?"

"I was mad at her about what happened to our mother," Robyn said. "I was jealous of her because she got to have the good life while I was locked up in a nut house."

"Do you still feel that way now?" Leo asked her.

She sighed. "I don't know, but I know why you kept me apart from her. You're afraid I'll try again."

"Yes, we are afraid of that," Leo said. "You have a lot of anger in you, Robyn."

"Yeah, I figured that," she said. "And let me guess. You and your mystical teacher and father are going to try and cure me of it, right?"

"Well, we hope so," he answered. "Don't you want to get better from this?"

"I don't like people controlling my life," she replied. "I want to be able to make my own rules."

"Life offers many rules for everyone," Leo said wisely. "You're never going to be allowed to do what you please. That's not the way life works, Robyn."

Robyn rolled her eyes. "Like you know anything about how life works!" she scoffed. "You haven't even gone to school or anything. You've been stuck underground your whole life."

"Yes, but we've seen things since then and have had access to other things," Leo answered. "Well, here's your room."

It was definitely a small affair but still cozy with a dresser, bed, and even a small desk. There was even a television in the room so she wouldn't have to sit with the Turtles every time she wanted to watch something. For some reason, that made her feel better.

"Did April stay in here?" she asked.

Leo nodded. "Yes, she stayed here after the Foot tried to capture her," he said. "Is that a problem?"

She shook her head. "No, not at all," she answered.

"Good. I'm going to go talk with Sensei, and then I'll call you for dinner, okay? Until then, make yourself at home."

"Thanks, Leo," she said. "I'll do that."

He smiled at her one last time before closing the door. She sighed in relief after he was gone. At least she wouldn't have to put up with him for the time being. He was getting on her nerves. Who was he to lecture her about anything? He didn't know anything about what she'd been through. And then he'd had the gall to ask if she was still angry about April and wanted to kill her. Of course, she did, but she had to make it seem like she wasn't sure. Still, there had to be a way out of here, and she was going to take it. There was no way in hell she was staying in the sewers to be a prisoner. She'd been a prisoner for most of her life, and it ended now.

Snapping out of her thoughts, she smiled as her phone vibrated. It was one of the things she still had, and she was happy about that. She grabbed it and grinned when she saw who was texting her.

Jay Walker: Hey, cutie, where r u? I've been waiting for hours.

Rockin' Robyn: Sorry, had a bit of a complication.

Jay Walker: Really? Where r u?

Rockin' Robyn: In the sewers. It's a long story, but I'm getting out tonight. I'll text you the deets once I'm out and you can meet me.

Jay Walker: Sounds good to me. See you then, cutie.

Rockin' Robyn: See you then, baby.

Her heart lifted as she thought of what was going to happen. At least she had someone to confide in during this time, and soon she'd be escaping this place. She smiled as she turned on the TV and watched some reality show. Things were looking up, and soon she'd be rid of this place and those freaks.

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Dinner was a very interesting affair when Robyn came out of her room. The table was set and everyone was at their place at the table. Mikey came and served the meal which turned out to be spaghetti of all things. She was surprised that he could even cook.

"Looks good, bro," Raph commented.

"How did you learn to cook?" Robyn asked him.

"I learned from Mr. Murakami," Mikey answered. "Before that, all we ever had was algae and worms. Then when we went to the surface for the first time, we discovered pizza. After we met your sister, she introduced us to Mr. Murakami, and that's where I learned to cook. Pretty neat, huh?"

"Yeah, that's pretty neat," she answered though she couldn't help but mentally roll her eyes at the mention of her sister. Once again, April was getting worshipped by these guys.

"So what was it like being in a nuthouse, Robyn?" Raph asked her.

Splinter shot him a stern look. "Raphael! That is no way to talk to a guest!" he chastised.

"No, it's okay, Master Splinter," she said. "I can handle it." She turned to the red-banded Turtle. "Being at the nuthouse was lonely. Imagine being sent to a laboratory because the scientists have discovered that mutants exist. Imagine them poking and prodding at you, trying to find out what makes you tick. Imagine being stuck in a room by yourself for days on end and not having any human company. No one to talk to, horrible meals every day, and no entertainment to keep you occupied. That's what it was like." Granted, she was exaggerating, but they didn't need to know that.

"That had to be awful for you," Leo said.

"I don't ever want the scientists to find me," Mikey said. "Did they dissect you?"

"No, but they tried to," she replied.

"How horrible!" Mikey wailed. "You poor thing!"

"You forget that she tried to kill her sister," Don reminded him. "It was for her own good that she was put there."

"Was it?" she countered. "Do you think being poked and prodded by scientists would be for your own good, Donnie?"

"No, but I'm not insane like you are," he replied.

"Donatello! That is enough! You should not be speaking that way to Robyn at this time. This has been a terrible ordeal for her."

Don rolled his eyes but said nothing more.

After dinner was over, they sat and watched a movie. Robyn was bored and kept tuning out and thinking about how she was going to leave this place tonight. The movie ended, and everyone retired to their rooms. Robyn pretended to do the same and when she surmised that things were quiet, she packed her things and snuck out of her room. She was almost to the exit when a voice stopped her.

"Going somewhere?"

She turned to see Donatello leaning against one of the walls right before the turnstiles. How had she missed him?

"Yes, I'm leaving this place," she said. "I have no use here, and I think I can go somewhere else."

"You mean back to your dad's place so you can try to kill April?" Don shot back.

"Do you really think I would do that?"

He nodded. "I'm not stupid, Robyn. I know you still hate her and want her dead. I'm not going to let you get your hands on her."

She rolled her eyes. "Aren't you the noble one? What makes you think you can stop me?"

He held up a shell shaped phone. "This has an alarm that is wired throughout the Lair. I can push it, and the others will wake up and find you've escaped."

She glared at him. "You can't keep me locked up!" she charged. "I have every right to leave here!"

"No, you don't. We brought you here so you wouldn't try anything sneaky, and now you're sneaking off behind our backs. That's not a very good idea, Robyn."

"How did you even know I was going to do this?" she asked him.

"I was awake in my lab when I heard you," he answered. "I knew it was you based on the footsteps, so I decided to investigate."

"But how did you get down here so fast?"

He smiled. "I'm a ninja. It's what I do."

"Let me leave!" she demanded.

"No!" he replied. "I won't let you hurt her."

"I'm just going to get some air."

"Nice try." He blocked her way. "Go back to your room."

"No," she replied. She ran around him and sprinted for the exit, but he caught her around the waist. She struggled in his grip, and he pressed on the back of her neck until she went limp in his arms. Her eyes closed, and she couldn't believe that this was happening.

When she awoke, she found that she was handcuffed to her bed. There was a note next to her, and she grabbed it.

Robyn,

I'm really sorry, but I had to do this. I can't take any chances that you'll hurt April. This is for your own good. I hope that you understand.

Donnie

With a growl of rage, she crumpled the note up and threw it as hard as she could. There was only one thing she understood right now. Come hell or high water, she was going to get out of this mess and the first thing she was going to do was kill Donnie for doing this to her.

A/N: So that's the end of this chapter. I hope that you liked it, and I'm having a blast writing this story and delving into this different universe of events. Feel free to leave a review and have a shelltastic day.