Hurt But Not Broken

Chp 6 ~ Trying to Find You

Splinter's P.O.V
(Nearing the 'lunch' time)

Splinter and the others neared the location that Slash, April, and Casey told them about. Splinter was eager the closer they got to the location. It had taken them a couple of hours to get there in the van because they had to take some back roads.

An hour or so ago Splinter felt it. A horrible dread in his spirit. Something was wrong with his sons. But try as he might through meditation he could not figure out the problem, only that his spirit was restless.

'What is happening to my sons?' Splinter thought desperately.

They were at the mercy of Splinter's hated enemy Oroku Saki and no doubt he has tried to find him by using them. Splinter couldn't help but feel guilty about what might be happening to his boys.

"We are here!" Slash cried eagerly. The van was slowing when Splinter's eyes snapped open. Splinter barely registered the others as Splinter dashed out of the van in record timing. Splinter did see Leatherhead climbing off the roof with a growl.

"Do you smell that Great Splinter..?" He asked Splinter and he closed his eyes, listening to the nature.

"This is where I sensed the enemy." Slash growled somewhere in the distance. All their voices were fading from Splinter.

"April, do you feel anythin?" Casey asked hesitantly while Splinter felt the wind blow all kinds of scents to him. His eyes snapped open when a faint breeze of his sons' scents brushed past his snout.

"I don't-" April shook her head while glancing at Splinter worriedly.

"They are here." Splinter announced with a nod. Tension entered Slash and Leatherhead's shoulders.

"I propose that we find a stronger scent of the Turtles. We have no idea where the enemies are either." Rockwell spoke up while studying the area. Splinter hummed.

"Slash, please lead the way." Splinter bowed his head and Slash grinned eagerly. He rushed off, followed quickly by his team. Splinter, being faster than the other lead on sometimes, held the flank in the back so Splinter could keep an eye on April and Casey.

"What the..." Slash had stopped and held his arm out stopping Leatherhead from going berserk. Splinter stayed in the shadows of the other crate with April and Casey. Staring out Splinter noticed platoons of Foot soldiers, lifeless robot ones.

Splinter narrowed his old eyes and studied them. There were much more than they lead on, Splinter knew at least that much. He did feel that his sons scents were stronger here, which means he was not backing out now.

Splinter suddenly noticed Slash nodding at him.
"Casey watch after Miss April." Splinter ordered and Casey blinked back in surprise before Splinter dashed out from the shadows and into the open.
Splinter immediately took down three Foot before slipping in the shadows again.

Splinter heard a roar from Leatherhead, who quickly barreled into the group. Pete and Slash were not far behind meanwhile Rockwell was keeping near April and Casey.

Slash and Leatherhead were almost unstoppable out in the field which allowed Splinter to smile just a little.

"Sensei!"
April had gasped and Splinter turned sharply. She was holding her head with one hand and grabbing Casey's sleeve with the other. Splinter noticed another platoon coming from the side with spears. Splinter appeared instantly behind them and used his cane to wipe the first line out. Splinter gritted his teeth and instantly worked on the others.

"C'mon Red, we gotta help Pete!" Casey yelled while Splinter felt him rushing away. "Goongala!" Splinter heard crashes behind him but he was too focused on trying to find a connection to his boys.