Damian vs TMNT

Under the Streets

A disgruntled Leonardo emerged from his quarters around 9am...way after everyone else. Leo was aware that Master Splinter likes everyone awake for morning training at precisely 6am. Sensei would not be pleased.

"Leonardo." Speaking of which...Leo turned around to find Splinter standing with his arms crossed. "Go ahead." He gently urged with a wave of his paw.

Leo gave a confused look. "Sensei?"

"Tell me your excuse for sleeping in. It had better be a good one."

Leo took a small breath. He had hoped he wouldn't have to tell Senei because it would require a lot of explanations and a lot of confessions. However, when he gazed into his Master's eyes, Leonardo knew that nothing but the full, honest truth would satisfy him. "I was out late, Sensei."

Splinter raised an eyebrow. "I recall you and your brothers returning from patrol around eleven last night." He slowly uncrossed his arms. "I wouldn't say that to be very late, would you?"

"No, Sensei. But I...you see..." Leo noticed that Raph and the others had heard their conversation, and had now joined the room to listen better. "I snuck out after you and the others went to sleep."

Raph gave a small snort. "If this has anything to do with Ka-"

"This had nothing to do with Karai." Leo snapped. "I sneak out when I need to think."

It was Splinter's turn to speak. "So you go against orders often?"

Leo hung his head. "Hai, Sensei." He looked up after a moment of silence. "But last night I saw something that I think needs to be checked out."

"You mean, as a team or just you again?"

Leo ignored Raph's snide remark and looked to his youngest brother, Mikey. "It's Leatherhead...he's working with Shredder."

Mikey stared at him for a moment then burst out laughing. "Haha, good one Leo."

"This isn't a joke, Mikey." Leo looked to his brothers for support. "I saw Leatherhead running around last night so I followed him to see what he was in such a big hurry for. Leatherhead went into this old building where he and Shredder were talking."

Everyone was completely silent...except for Mikey of course, when was he ever silent? "Leo, that's not very funny dude. Leatherhead would never betray us like that."

"Except he did."

Donnie looked skeptical. "It's not possible. Unless Shredder is..controlling him somehow."

Leo gave a small shrug. "I don't know, but I know we will find out."

Master Splinter gave a nod of approval. "I wish to find out what Shredder is planning to do with Leatherhead. You all must be cautious, Shredder has proven himself to be quite the opponent." His four sons nodded. "And Leo?"

"Sensei?"

"No more sneaking out."

Leo nodded once more. "Hai, Sensei."

The four turtles turned and began to head for the exit. As they were running Leo noticed Raph come up beside him. "So what were Shredder and Leatherhead talking about anyways?"

Leo noticed Donnie and Mikey turn to listen as well. "Apparently Leatherhead was out scouting someplace called Gotham City. Shredder wanted him to make sure there would be no..complications I guess."

"Is that all?"

"Leatherhead also mentioned running into a vigilante. Shredder wants him to take him out."

"Sounds like we need to check this place out. We could find-"

"No." Mikey interrupted Raph. "Leatherhead's safety is our first priority." He and his brothers gracefully exited the sewer and took to the rooftops. "We need to find out how Shredder is controlling him."

Raph and Donnie turned to look at Leo, who simply shrugged. "He's right. Let's go find Leatherhead."

Raph gave a snort of amusement. "What do you know, Mikey's right for once."