Hurt But Not Broken

Chp 18 ~ The Attack

Michelangelo's POV

Being stuck on a bed or the "nest" for two days sucked major sewer bunnies, but I made it through thanks to my bros and my Sensei. They never left my side, or at least I had one of them with me at all times. For most of the time, it was Donnie, but I didn't care.

My plastron itched like crazy but thanks to this cream Dr Rockwell gave me, it hurts less now. I still needed the stitches for four more days but other than that I was starting to gain my strength back just like my bros. They started developing better appetites and the rest of us were very happy. I could tell that Raph had truly helped our brothers and that made me excited about my own recovery. I just couldn't get all of my energy back right now and I could tell that they were noticing how that affected me. And I always thought I could hide my emotions well...

But now that we were getting more comfortable and less jumpy, Sensei explained that it was time that we went back to the lair. We were almost hesitant, though I didn't mind one bit it was just Don and Raphie, Leo insisted we'd be safer underground and better in a place we felt was familiar.

And that's how we got to where we are right now, packed up with loaned medical supplies and weapons (Which were just four leftover daggers - but something was better than nothing) and heading out.

"Thank you for all you have done for us, my friends," Sensei looked very touched and warm as he faced Mr Kurtsman and the Mighty Mutanimals. I watched with an amused smile as Raph glared at Casey, who was making googly eyes behind the MM's backs. I almost laughed. April and Casey were gonna leave after us since they wanted to go back to their own families.

"It is no problem," Mr Kurtsman waved Sensei off while giving us all warm smiles. "Come back anytime you need."

"Yes, and contact me should you need my medical assistance again," Dr Rockwell smiled only slightly and scanned over us, eyes planting on Donnie.

"Thanks, Dr Rockwell," Donnie dipped his head shyly, but still smiling back.

"I'm going to miss you, brother, make sure you visit," Sash grinned as he and Raph grabbed each other's hand and smirked. Raph nodded.

"Or you visit me," Raph laughed as he stepped back. Slash just grinned and I smiled wide when Leatherhead stepped in front of me looking worried.

"Don't worry buddy, we'll be fine, we got Sensei with us!" I soothed but he just canted his head and tried to smile. "You better visit me too, you know!"

"I will, my friend, you just concentrate on getting better," Leatherhead scanned my plastron where my injury hurt the worst at the moment. The long cut on my face was beginning to fade slowly, scabbed over, which was annoying and felt weird. The other wounds were doing the same, but I was mainly just really really tired and sore.

"He'll get better," Leo promised as he stepped forward and put a hand on my good shoulder. Leo's ribs were fully healed and his shoulder was out of the sling. It was still bandaged from his gash and the crack in his shell hurt less, he had promised.

"Bye guys!" Pete cried as he waved frantically. I giggled this time and waved back. We all eventually followed Sensei's actions as he bowed half at the waist. We turned and walked out of the door. It was close to midnight, that way there were fewer people out and it was safer for us.

We stayed as close to Sensei as possible while I also stayed close to Raph. I wasn't up to my usual speed and felt just terrible that I was the reason we had to go slower. Leo noticed my sad expression and walked over to me.

"Don't worry, Mikey, you'll be dusting us out before you know it!" Leo smiled and I smiled too before I heard Donnie snicker. I looked up to see him smiling back at us over his shoulder and Raph rolled his eyes.