Chapter three

I told Jonathan, Ollie and Yoshi to stay at Aroku mansion while I went out for a while. I had raced across rooftops to get to Casey's home. It was about ten at night by the time I eventually got there. I saw Casey pacing back and forth, through the window, talking furiously on a phone. I went to the window and pushed it open. I stepped into the room and stood up straight; watching Casey. He spotted me and stopped.

"I'll call you back," he said. He pressed a button on the phone. "How did you find me?"

"I have my ways," I replied, "I want you to know that if you tell anyone about me, I will be back." I turned to leave when Casey grabbed my arm.

"Who are you?" he asked. I wrenched my arm free.

"Who I am is none of your concern; stay away from the foot clan and you will be safe."

"I will tell others of you."

"You tell others and you will have a problem with the clan."

"Do you know of someone called Raphael?"

"Just stay away." I avoided answering the question. "You know about me and against my better judgement, I am trusting you to remain silent. I will be back and answer your questions you may have."

"How about tomorrow night?"

"I am busy then. Three days from now. I will meet you here at ten at night. Do not bring anyone else."

"Three days?"

"Three days." I exited the apartment and jumped to the building opposite. I looked back to Casey. He was watching me. I walked away, deciding to stay out a little longer. I wandered from rooftop to rooftop, watching over the people that were still out. It all seemed quiet and peaceful. The air dropped in temperature and I hugged my cloak to my body. I had to go back soon or my core body temperature would drop to a fatal temp. I put my hood over my head, trying to retain heat. I continued moving to keep my body warm. A scream sounded from an alleyway and I bolted to it. I peered down to see two men advancing on a woman. She was backing up in a dead end. I gritted my teeth and leapt from the roof. I kicked the first guy and leapt between the woman and the two men. I took a defence stance. The man I kicked got up and joined the other.

"Turn around and leave," I said, "Or you will be injured."

"Dude, it's a chick," said the second man to the first, "This will be way more interesting."

"Get out of here," I said over my shoulder, to the woman. She left without any trouble. "Let the fun begin," I continued, in a slight growl. The two men ran forward. I ducked the first man's attack and blocked the second man's. I kneed the second man in the stomach and connected a fist to his face; knocking him out cold. The first man grabbed me from behind; a metal pole at my throat. We struggled for a moment. I got a grip of the pole and flipped him over my shoulder. He landed on his back and I grabbed his arm, twisting it. The man cried out.

"Listen to me," I yelled, overtop his voice. He immediately went silent. "Tell me what organisation do you belong to?"

"Purple dragons," he whimpered back.

"Who leads them?"

"A woman named Charlaine. She is the boss and is looking for new members."

"Why go after the woman tonight?"

"We were just looking for some fun." I twisted his arm further; almost to the point of dislocation.

"You gather up your comrade and go back to your boss. Tell her to keep out of my city or she will have a war," I growled. The man nodded and I released him. He quickly got up, grabbed the other man and scurried out of the alleyway. I climbed up a fire escape to the roof and felt my body start to go slightly numb. I rubbed my hands together. I was too far away from Aroku mansion to get there before hypothermia set in. I knew Casey's apartment was closest, so I started making my way back there. I made it to his window. He was busy cooking something in the kitchen. I looked down to my fingers. They were already starting to turn blue. I lifted my hand to knock, when I went completely numb. My body shook violently before I blacked out.

#

I turned over, my body covered with something thick. I forced my eyes open and found myself in a bed. A thick blanket covered my body from the shoulders down. A wall heater was turned on and set to thirty degrees. I shifted my legs and found that an electric blanket was also turned on. I sat up. My cloak was at the bottom of the bed and I couldn't see my katana anywhere. I flung the blanket off my body and swung my legs out of the bed. I stood up and swayed for a few seconds. My head spun a little, before I was fine again. I rubbed my head, only to find my eye mask missing. I looked around and found it hanging on the back of the door; along with my waist sash. I put them on and wrapped my cloak around my shoulders. I opened the door and walked out. Casey was busy setting food on the table. A turtle stood in the kitchen, pouring juice into a jug. I stumbled in and placed a hand to the wall to steady myself. I still wasn't strong enough to stand by myself yet.

"Where is my katana?" I asked. Both Casey and the turtle jumped and looked at me.

"You're okay," Casey said, relief evident in his voice, "How do you feel?"

"A little weak; where is my katana?"

"It's hidden for now." I flicked my eyes to the turtle.

"Who is he?" I asked.

"I'm Donatello," the turtle replied, "Friends call me Donnie."

"Yeah, we aren't friends. Give me my sword so I can leave."

"Not yet; I want to make sure your vitals are fine. Also you need to eat something to build up your strength." I glanced at the clock on the wall for a moment. It was just past eight in the morning. I looked back.

"One hour," I said, "After that I am going home. What do you need me to do Donatello?"

"Take off your cloak and sit down for me." I took off my cloak and slung it over the back of a chair before I sat down. It felt good to sit; and I wondered if everyone was missing me. Casey put a plate and cup in front of me.

"Eat," he said, as he sat down opposite me. Donnie sat beside him. I put some pancakes, eggs and bacon on my plate and filled my cup up with orange juice. I picked up a fork and started to eat. I kept my body on high alert just to be on the safe side. Donnie looked at me.

"Who is your father?" he asked.

"Don't have one," I replied, looking him directly in the eyes. They were coloured brown. I frowned.

"Have you ever had a kid?" Donnie choked on his food. He took a mouthful of juice to wash it down.

"I've never had the... chance to have any children," he replied, "Why do you ask?"

"Your eyes; I know someone who has the same as yours."

"Who?" I thought for a moment.

"You two did save my life; I suppose that grants you the right to know. I have three cousins. One of them has your exact eye colour."

"Cousins? You mean there are more of us?"

"Yes."

"Can we meet them?" I immediately tensed up.

"Why would you want to meet them? Why would I let you? I don't trust you and it's my job to protect my family."

"I understand that. I too have a family that I protect."

"A family? I thought you didn't have any kids." Both Donnie and Casey laughed.

"I mean my brothers and my father."

"Brothers? How many do you have?"

"Three." My heart skipped a beat and I stood up quickly.

"I have to go," I said, as I slung my cloak around my shoulders, "Give me my katana."

"I still have to check your vitals," Donnie replied, getting up.

"I'm fine," I snapped, "Just get it and I'll be on my way." Casey left his seat with a sigh and opened a cupboard. He pulled out my blade and handed it to me. I tied it to my back and walked to the window. I opened it and exited. I was on a mission as I made my way towards Aroku mansion.

{{Sorry for not posting lately. I've been moved up to live with my dad for a while and we have no internet. I have to travel just to get to a library, but I have been getting more inspiration to write out chapters. So I will be typing them up but it may take a while just to post them; so please be patient and I hope you guys enjoy this chapter}}