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And then there was one	By : KerryAnne Category: +S through Z > Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Views: 2138 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
Disclaimer: I don't own the TMNT AND no money/profit is made from my story at all. It is purely for fun.

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Leo's shrilling phone woke him at 1 a.m. "Hello?"

"Leonardo, I have something you want," Shredder said.

"What are you talking about?" Leo asked anxiously.

"Your lover, Raphael."

"Is this some kind of sick joke? I saw Raph not so long ago and wait, how the hell do you know that and he and I are an item?"

Shredder chuckled. "I know everything. Anyway, if you want to see him again, you'll do as I order."

"What do you want?"

"A gold mask that hangs in the History Museum. With it I can conquer the world. When you have it, meet me on the corner of fifth and main

at an old abandoned warehouse."

"And if I refuse?"

"Then your lover dies."

Leo sighed. I don't want to do it, but if I don't, Raph will die. I have no choice.

"All right," Leo said. "We have a deal. Put Raph on the phone. I swear if you've hurt him..."

"He's fine."
“Leo," Raph whispered, coming onto the line. "It's a trap. Don't come."

"I'll see you now, bro. Hang on okay? I love you."

"Leo, no!"
Leo disconnected the call and headed to the History Museum through the sewer system, coming up just inside. He walked around for a long time and then spotted the golden mask. Breaking the display glass, he grabbed it and panicked when the alarm went off. Shit no. I have to run. Leo sprinted and ducked into the sewers, closing the manhole, just as a security guard entered the room. Leo ran for a bit. Then he stopped to catch his breath. I need to keep going. Raph needs me. Leo walked until he came to the manhole just under fifth and main. He opened the manhole, climbed out and saw the abandoned warehouse. This is it. Now to rescue Raph. Leo walked cautiously to the entrance and went inside. "I got what you wanted, Tin Grin," he said.

"Excellent," Shredder said, stepping out from the shallows and switching on a lamp. He was flanked by Bebop, Rocksteady and some other goons. "Follow me."

"Where's Raph?"

"I said follow me, turtle. You can see him first and then we'll talk."
Leo was so desperate to see if Raphael was okay that he didn’t think about the comment until it was too late. They went down a dark and dingy passage, stopping outside a door. “Here you go,” Shredder said. “He’s in there.”

He unlocked the door and Leo saw his brother sitting on a filthy mattress, looking dishevelled and scared out of his wits. “Raph!” Leo said, stepping inside. “You’re okay.”

“And you’re not,” Shredder said, laughing and locking the door. “Enjoy your stay. And at least you have your brother. He has a few cracked ribs, but besides that he’s all right. Get some rest. You’re going need it.”
Leo turned to his brother. “Raph, you okay?"

“No. Ribs hurt like a bitch and I have a damn headache.”

“You should be in hospital.”

“Yeah, but not goin' ta happen. Have a seat.”

“On that dirty thing?”

“It’s the only thing to sit on. Unless ya want the floor.” Leo looked at the equally grimy floor and gingerly sat down on the mattress. “Okay, so how did you get caught?”

“All they said was that they’ll tell me when ya get here. I went for a stroll and then I was jumped. Don’t remember anything else.”

“You doing drugs again?” Leo demanded.

"How did ya know?"

"I saw a package in your dresser in your room. I went in there looking for my spare belt. Was meaning to confront you when you got home. Why, Raph? I don't want you to die."

“We’re all goin' ta die. Some sooner than others. At least I’d go out with a bang. And don’t ya judge me. Ya bury yourself in trainin' and alcohol to numb yer pain. I take drugs. We all have our copin' mechanisms, Leo.”

“You’re not coping.”

“Neither are ya.”

“This isn’t about me. This is about you. I’m worried. You could have died.”

“Except I didn’t.”

“Promise me something?”

“What?”

“When we get out of here, you’ll quit taking drugs.”

“I’m not promisin' shit. It’s my life. Leo, I love ya, but I need the drugs. I don't want ta feel. Hurts too much."
The door was unlocked and Shredder and a fat man, wearing a charcoal grey business suit entered. The fat man was no oil painting, with pockmarked cheeks, a long beard, fleshy face, piggy eyes and a thin, cruel mouth, curled up in a sneer. A couple of his henchmen stood behind him, their guns trained on Leo and Raphael. “Meet my friend,” Shredder said. “Pal, meet the turtles. Turtles, meet your trainer."
“Hello, boys,” the fat man said. “My name is Hussein Malik. You can call us, Sir.”

“We’ll call you nothing,” Leo snapped, looking at him in disgust.

“You brazen infidel, your attitude will soon change when you realise who’s in charge,” Malik said angrily. "Kneel before me, curs."
"No!" Raphael said. "Do whatever ya want, but I'll never bow ta ya,"

Malik smiled cruelly. "Shoot him in the kneecap, boys, and then do the same to the other turtle.”
“Raph, do as he said,” Leo begged, frightened. “Please. He means business.”

Raphael dropped to his knees and studied the floor. Please God. Let this be only a bad dream and I’ll wake up and be at home.
“Chin up,” Malik said. Raphael looked up and stared at him with intense hatred. “Ah. You despise me. That’ll change over time. My wonderful boy.” Malik patted Raphael's head and he had to force himself not to flinch. Then he slapped Raphael, who winced. “That’s for being insolent, cur. You listen to me and you listen to my boss. Do you hear me?”

Raphael reluctantly nodded. I’ll do as he says for now. Man, I hope the guys find us soon.

“Excellent,” Malik said. “Now call me Master."

“What?”

“Master.”

“You’re jokin'?” Raphael said in disbelief.

Malik slapped him again. “Say it, cur.”

Raph took a deep breath and said, “Master.”

“Say after me. I’m yours now and forever.”

“I’m yers now and forever.”

“To do all you want without any questions.”

“To do all ya want without any questions.”

“Great.” Malik patted Raph's head and stared at Leo. “Repeat the same words,” he said. Leo did as he was told. “Good. Give me your watch and cell phone, cur.” Leo and Raph handed them over. "And give the golden mask to my boss and your weapons." The turtles did as ordered. "Now kneel before Shredder."
"Wonderful," Shredder said handing the weapons to Rocksteady and Bebop. "Hold on to these, imbeciles, while I admire my new slaves." He studied the kneeling turtles and smiled nastily. "Tie them up and take them to the car. We need to get going."
Raphael and Leo were tied and dumped in the car's trunk. "I'll see you at my place tomorrow, Hussein," Shredder said.

"Yes, boss. I can't wait. Do you want me to go easy on them?"

"No. Be toughest on that red-masked turtle. He pisses me off with his snide, sarcastic comments. Break them, but don't kill the red-masked turtle. I have extra special plans in store for him."
Sometime later they arrived at Shredder's house. He'd decided to settle down, get married and have kids, but he would never give up being a villain. He loved it too much. Who says crime doesn't pay? Shredder thought, looking at his mansion. It does. Now to get these pests inside.
Bebop, Rocksteady and some of the foot soldiers dragged the restrained turtles into the house and down into the dungeon. Then they untied them and tossed them into separate cages. "There's water and pellets for you in the cage," Shredder said. "I'll see you in the morning, my pets."
Raphael stood up gingerly and grabbed the bars. "Ya'll never win, can head," he yelled.

"Oh, yeah? I already have. I have two of you and before long I'll have the others. You're finished, turtles. Sayonara."
“This is a livin' nightmare,” Raphael said. “What are we goin' ta do, Leo? We’re doomed.”

“Play by their rules. That's all we can do and hope the guys can save us."

"Leo, I'm gonna sound stupid, but I'm scared, bro."

"I am, too, Raph, but we have to be strong. We can’t let them break us or see that they’ve broken us. And you’re not alone. You have me.”

“Leo, if anythin' happens, I just want ya to know that I love ya. I'll always love ya and thank ya for rescuin' me even though ya got captured."

“You’d have done the same for me and I love you too."

The turtles lay down on the hard floor and closed their eyes, but neither were able to sleep. I almost hope Don and Mikey don't come, Leo thought. If I have to suffer, I'll deal, but I don't want them to suffer. I couldn't live knowing I'd caused it to happen.
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