AFTERMATH

Chapter 19

TRIGGER WARNINGS

- Mentions of bad physical health (Duh)

Also, things in italic means it's blurry or from a distance and/or not very clear. Anything in bold will be in sign language. Anything underlined will be texts

Anyways, on with the story!

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"Follow the light-"

Donatello squinted at first at the sudden bright light, but did as he was told.

"Yeah... Alright." Carol sighed softly, turning off the small flashlight. "With how you're looking, I'd usually want an MRI about now." The woman stated as she crossed her arms.

Donatello sighed as he tugged his mask back down over his face. "Well, that's going to be a bit complicated to get, considering-" He reached up and gestured to his face. "-This while situation."

The turtle stood, shoving his hands into the pockets of his hoodie, looking over at April.

"Maybe not." Carol began. "The hospital is extremely chaotic with all the stuff happening with the invasion fallout." She spoke, taking off the blue gloves and tossing them in the bin, turning the face the two teens. "I think we could get in and out without being noticed since I work there."

"That's a huge risk for the guys, Mom.. Do we really need to?" April questioned, worry lacing her voice. "Well, I have no idea what is going on with Donnie's brain or nerves. And with what you said happened, I'd prefer not to leave it to chance..." Carol sighed, trying not to freak them out. "I know I can't force you. And I won't. But I really think it's worth the risk to make sure you're going to be okay, Donnie."

Don tensed and squeezed his own hands inside his pockets, before nodding.

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Donnie stood Infront of the hospital at around 10:00 pm, his hood up as he was surrounded by the two humans.

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Donatello laid down on the MRI table, holding April's hand as he did so.

Carol ran the scans, and sighed softly in relief, before turning around in her chair to face Donnie. "Well. You've got some recovery ahead. But you're going to be just fine."

April smiled and hugged Donnie tightly, making sure not to hurt his shell.

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The door slammed open, revealing an angered sheep yokai. "What on EARTH happened to your home?! This place is ransacked--" Draxum trailed off as he saw the four boys. Leo was laying on the bed, bruises, bandages and stitches covering his visible upper body. Donatello was laying at the edge of the bed, annoyingly looking up at the man. Mikey and Raph were both sitting in chairs, the youngest currently playing on his switch.

"And you all look terrible!" He continued.

Mikey smiled. "And you look worried!! So get in here already, man!" The box turtle offered cheerfully.

"I am not!" Draxum rolled his eyes, crossing his arms. "To worry would be to doubt the integrity of my creations." He stated.

Michaelangelo simple smirked. "Right. I'll just forget that phone call then."