Broken Mind

Chapter 3

Leo stared up at the muscular man with confusion in his eyes. "Master Shredder?" He asked, the name sounding foreign. "Do you not remember me my child?" Shredder asked. "No, I don't really remember anything." Leo replied rubbing face with his hand. "I suppose some amnesia is to be expected after what you've been through." Shredder said with a sigh. "What do you mean?" Leo asked staring at him with wide eyes. Shredder sat on the bed beside him. "You were attacked by a ruthless group of ninjas. The Hamato Clan." Shredder lied. "The Hamato Clan?" Leo asked. "They are a clan of evil ninja who want to destroy us, the noble Foot Clan. They attacked you while you were out alone. Luckily my servants found you before it was too late." Shredder lied more. "I-I don't remember any of that. Or anything at all really." Leo said. "Try to remember child. You have been with the Foot for ages. Remember I found you alone as a child and brought you to raise you as my own." Shredder said as he rested a hand on the turtle's shoulder. Leo rubbed his temples desperately trying to remember something, anything. His mind was then filled with memories of his life with the Foot. From the time Shredder found him as a child, to training with Tiger Claw, to finally being attacked by a trio of mean turtles. He found it odd that turtles attacked him, a fellow turtle, but he didn't question it. Unknown to him, these were false memories. Lies fabricated by Tiger Claw's spell. They created the perfect story Shredder wanted to tell. "I remember now Master." Leo said looking up at him with a slight smile. "I'm glad your mind has recovered." Shredder replied. "I'm sorry I forgot about you Master Shredder." Leo said glancing away. "There is no need for apologies. Now get dressed and report to the throne room." Shredder said as stood. Leo nodded as he watched his master leave. In the sewers, the turtles and Splinter hung around the lair. Mikey had a show on the tv although he paid it barely any attention. His mind was zoned out, too busy thinking of what his oldest brother could be going through. Donnie was in his lab scribbling mindlessly in a notebook. The notes his tired mind was making were rushed and made no sense. They were mainly just to keep himself occupied. Raph was busy beating the life out of his punching dummy. He pictured Shredder's face on the dummy as he pounded it. He whipped his sai from his belt and stabbed the dummy in the face. He fell to his knees breathing heavily. Splinter sat in the dojo attempting to meditate. He was desperate to feel his eldest son's presence in his mind. His futile meditation attempt was interrupted by Raph bursting into the dojo. "Sensei we can't take it anymore! We have to get Leo back now!" Raph shouted frustrated. "I understand your frustration my son but understand that we can not just rush in unprepared. We need to formulate a plan." Splinter said with false calmness. "We don't have time for that Sensei, Leo doesn't have time for that! We don't even know what they're doing to him! For all we know he could be being tortured or even worse!" Raph yelled. A few tears of frustration slipped from his eyes. Splinter sighed and stood up from his kneeling position. "I know, my son. This situation is not one that has the luxury of time." Splinter said somberly. "What do we do Father?" Raph asked his voice breaking. "We will use stealth to infiltrate the Shredder's lair and find your brother." Splinter said. "We? You're coming with us?" Raph asked. Splinter hardly left the lair for anything let alone a mission. "I will not let you do this alone. We do not yet know what the Shredder is planning. I do not want to risk losing you as well." Splinter said determined. Raph gave a swift nod knowing better than to try and argue with his father. "Then let's do this!" Raph said with a determined look in his eyes.