At the Old Lab
"WHAT!" The Shredder shouted. Baxter trembled in fear. "What do you mean, they are gone?!" "I...I don't know, Mazzzzter Shredder. I m-made sure that t-they are in the water tanks before leaving the lab." "They couldn't have escaped by themselves. Obviously, you have unintentionally set them free. You had failed in your duty to prevent the turtles from escaping. I have a good mind to let you bear the consequences." The Shredder said in a dangerous voice. Baxter was frightened about what the Shredder would do to him.

"However, I will give you one chance to bring them here. Fail to do so, and you will bear the consequences." "Yezzzz, Mazzzzter Shredder." Baxter was relieved and he flew out of the lab. "Soon, those turtles will become part of my army, and I will succeed in taking over the world!" The Shredder exclaimed.

At the Lair
Raph and Donnie were waking up. "Hey, dudes. I'm glad that you have woken up. I made breakfast!" Mikey said with a bright smile. Raph opened his eyes and looked around the lair. "Where...Where are we?!" He then saw Mikey carrying Leo. "You put my brother down this instant!" "Hey dude...Chill." "If you don't put my brother down, I will smash ya!" "Ok, ok. Seriously, dude." He put Leo down immediately, then backed away and raised his palms to show that he meant no harm.

"Bro! Are you ok? Where are we? Did that person hurt ya?!" "No...Of course not." "Hey! Where are we? Are we being kidnapped or something?" "I...Sensei!" The 3 tots turned their heads to see Master Splinter. "Mister, you better give me answers, right now! Where are we? Why are we here? Why are we..." "Raphael, I suggest that you calm yourself. You are not being captured." "Ok, so, why are we here?" "Your questions will be answered in due time, my son, but first, I suggest that you all eat something. I will answer your questions after that." The 3 followed Mikey while nodding their heads. Master Splinter saw them going into the kitchen. He sighed. Even though Raph did not seem to remember anything, apart from the fact that they were ordered to serve the Shredder, he was still very protective of his brothers.

As everyone ate, Raph kept a wary eye on Mikey. Mikey uncomfortably looked away. Leo sat close to him and squeezed Mikey's hand. He also casted a reassuring, yet firm look on Raph. Raph nodded and continued eating. Mikey felt a little more comfortable than before and smiled at Leo, but his smile faded when he looked at Raph. It was not going to be easy, convincing him that he and his brothers were safe.

Still, Mikey was a little happy. His actions reminded him of Raph. Back when they were just tots, Raph would be the one who protects his brothers. Whether it was nightmares or inner fears, Raph was always the protector. His eyes dulled a bit when he was reminded of Raph. His brothers were gone. For good. He stopped eating. "Guys, I am going to my room for a bit. I...I need some time...alone." He immediately rushed into his room. The 3 tots watched him in amazement.

Just then, Master Splinter walked in. "Sensei, why was Mikey running away?" "Yeah, why was he running away?" "Did we do something wrong?" "No, my sons. Michelangelo is just finding an incident...hard to let go." Leo understood what he meant, but Donnie and Raph looked completely blank. "Come, my sons, I will tell you more about the...incident, and also, the answer to your questions. Leonardo, you are welcome to join us." "Sensei, can I...?" He glanced at Mikey's room door. "Yes, you may, Leonardo. Donatello, Raphael, come. I shall explain everything." Master Splinter understood what Leo was talking about. Leo ran towards Mikey's room door.

"Mikey...?" He peaked into his room. Just then, he heard whimpering sounds. He approached Mikey and heard sobbing sounds. Mikey was crying. "Mikey...are you ok?" Leo ran into his room. A picture frame immediately caught his eye and he took a look at it. He saw himself in that picture, with Mikey, Donnie and Raph. "How is this even possible? How..." Suddenly, his head started aching again. Memories flashed by in his mind. He suddenly remembered some things about his past life. His death. His resurrection.

He might not have understood about his past life entirely, but he knew that he must have done something in his past life that caused him to die and resurrected into the world of the living. He rushed towards Mikey to comfort him. "Shhhhh...Mikey...Don't cry. I am here, don't worry." He lifted Mikey's head up gently and wiped his tears away. Mikey saw this and pulled Leo into a hug. Mikey could not help it; He needed someone right now. Leo was amazed at first, but he gave into the comforting hold. There's something familiar about that hug. Leo felt his heart swelling with love and protectiveness again, but he did not completely understand; Why did all this seem so familiar? What was that feeling? (A/N: Not writing or referencing any T-Cest related stuff! Hope u guys don't misunderstand! )

Master Splinter, Raph and Donnie's Side
"Now, my sons, allow me to explain who you are and what you are doing here." Master Splinter smiled. Donnie and Raph looked eager to listen.

-TO BE CONTINUED-