I yawned, staring at the screen while I tried desperately to pay attention. But I could feel myself slipping into sleep, even if I tried I wouldn't have been able to stay awake. Soon I was dosing.

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I blinked slowly. How long was I asleep...? As I sit up to my surprise I can see Raphael sitting in front of me. At first I thought he was awake, but I quickly realized that, to my relief, he was sleeping. I stand up as quietly as I can and walk to the kitchen, watching to make sure Raph doesn't wake up. Once I reach my destination, I duck in and disappear out of Raphs line of sight. I look over to find Karai nursing a cup of coffee.

"Why's R-Raph here?" My voice was nervous. Afraid even.

She looked up at me, "hmm? Oh, I guess he saw you when he was here. But instead of telling your brothers he hid until you fell asleep them came out of hiding to talk to me. He said he didn't want to talk with Leo or Donnie until he talks to you, so we let him stay." As she finished she took a sip of her coffee and left me to process this new information.

'Can I... Trust Raph? I mean... I think so. I'll talk to him.' I head back to the TV room and sit next to Raph, I gently lean onto him to wait for him to wake up when he begins to stir. I move to leave, but he grabs my shoulder and flips me down and holds me in his arms on the ground. I soon realized he was snuggling me.

"Raph..?"

"Yeah?"

"You're awake?" I twisted my head to look up at his face to find him looking down at me.

"Have been for a few minutes now," He smiles gently.

"Wh-what?"

"Hey, it's okay. Do you mind telling me why you freaked out?" His words were spoken kindly, questioning. As if... He really didn't know?

"What do you mean? How could not know??" I stare up at he in confusion, shouldn't he know why?

He chuckles, "oh Mikey... So naive! Did you really think that I don't know? That I'm here because I looooove you?" He laughs. "No. I'm here because you haven't paid for your mistakes.. So I'm going to make you."

My eyes widen, "w-what-?" I push out of his grasp and scoot back, "don't touch me!!" I yell in fear. I didn't want to be hurt! I thought my Raphie loved me... I have to get out of here!

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Raph POV:

I stare at Mikey in shock as he sat on the other side of the room mumbling to himself.

"... Mike? Are you okay bud?" He completely ignored me and kept mumbling to himself. I was getting worried.. "Mikey? What's wrong?"

After once again not getting a response I decided I had to take him back home. I inch over and slowly pick him up. Rocking him and telling him that everything was okay. "Shhhhh.. It's okay. It's okay Mikey."

I stand up and begin the journey back home as he went unconscious in my arms, still mumbling to himself.
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Once I got back to the lair I walked into Donnies lab. Unsurprisingly, neither of my brothers were there. They were both out searching for Mikey. I decided I should wait until Mikey's awake and ask him if he wants me to call them.. I don't want to startle him anymore then necessary...
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After about a hour Mikey began to stir, I stood up and hurried over to him. "Mikey? How are ya doin' bud?"

".... Raph?" He blinked slowly. As if he was unsure.

"I'm here. Don't worry. You're safe."

".... Okay." He sat up slowly, "where is Leo and Donnie?"

"They're out looking for you."

"Wait what????" He looked surprised, which is understandable.

"Yeah they still think you're missing."

Mikey looked at me in a annoyed way, "then call them and tell them I'm here."

I grin sheepishly, "yeah... I'll do that." I pull out my T-phone and call Donnie, after a few seconds he picks up.

"Hey Raph, any news on Mikey?"
"Um.. Yeah actually."
"Really?? Well hurry up and tell me!"
"Okay so... Here's with me at the lair!"
"Oh thank god! We're on our way now."

With that Donnie hung up. I sat down next to Mikey to wait for them to arrive.
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So.... I plan to post another chapter today or tomorrow but I don't make promises. See you all soon
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