TMNT - Worlds Change

Twenty Four

Raph POV

"Who are you? What does Bella have to do with this?" I could feel the snarl on my face. He seemed cocky and arrogant. But in that moment, his eyes flickered. Like he cared about her. What was that? He knelt close to the cage, just out of my reach.

"Look, I don't want them hurt either. Especially Bells. I have to put on this act, so just play along." His eyes pleaded. I couldn't trust him, but there wasn't much else I could do. I gave a slight nod. He turned with a smirk.

"And how are they, by the way? The girls? They are well, I'm sure. They have certainly been missed here. Iris always brought about a small amount of humor."

"The girls are fine because you people are finally out of their lives. They aren't afraid of you anymore." Mikee growled. I had never seen him angry like that. The other turtle turned to him, giving a soft, but menacing smile. A noise sounded across the room and he spun, moving quickly to the monitors. His demeanor changed.

"They aren't supposed to be here yet. Do you always have to be so punctual, V?" I listened intently. V could only mean Venus. And if Venus was here that meant so was Bellona. He straightened and headed to the door. "It's Atlas." He glanced back at me. I stared back confused. "My name. Atlas." And with that, he dissappeared. I was left with more questions than answers.

"Who is this Atlas guy? Has Bellona mentioned him before?" Mikee had simmered down. I sat, thinking back.

"Not that I know of."

Bellona POV

"The elevator shaft is up ahead." Donnie directed. I quietly removed the grate, peeking through, only to pull back as the elevator headed speedily down towards where Athena, Leo and Iris would be headed. I made my way into the shaft and went for the rope,

"Let's move. We only have one shot at this." I followed the line down to the roof of the elevator. Venus and Donnie followed moments later as the elevator screeched to a halt. A few lasers sounded as the doors slide open. The radio buzzed, Leo on the other end.

"You guys better be in position. Going up."

As we the lift slowed, I glanced upward. The shaft kept going.

"Hey Leo. This isnt the top. I'm going to up to take a closer look." I clipped the radio and pulled my psi. Venus caught my arm.

"Bellona, no. Neither Donnie or I can follow you. It's too dangerous." I pulled my arm back.

"One. Stop giving orders. Two, You are one to talk about doing dangerous things alone. I'm done taking orders." I turned and started climbing.

Leo POV

"Venus, What's going on?"

"She's gone Leo. Bells took off on her own. We can't follow." I sighed.

"Then come on down. We have to let her do her own thing." I turned to Iris, while Athena helped them down. "Look, If you wanna take off to look for Mikee, I get it. But we all work better if we stick together. It's not an order. More a request. He's my brother, and I care about him. I want them both safe." Iris looked up at me.

"I'm not like Bellona, Leo. I know better than to take off. Bellona knows how to handle herself. She's hot-tempered, but she can handle it." I nodded.

Bellona POV

II walked down the hall, listening for every sign of them. Of him. I turned a corner to recognize a face. The one behind the face reeled back, startled. I pulled back, ready to run.

"Wait, Bella, It's me.It's ok." I held my breath for a second before I whispered a name I hadn't in years.

"Atlas? I thought you were dead." He grinned at me. He pulled me into a quick embrace, before I pulled back, remembering the mission.

"Raph. Raph, have you seen him? He's one of us, but-"

"Yeah, I did. His brother is there too. But we need to get you out of here." He tried to pull me away, but I jerked my arm back.

"No way. I'm not leaving without them, and unless you are taking me to them, It was nice seeing you." I started to walk the other way again.

"Ok. I will. But you have to trust me. He thinks I'm on his side." He started down the corridor, and I followed. Raph was at the end of that tunnel, and I would find him.