Hostage

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Yoshi stirred slightly, a small creaking noise drawing his attention to the front door. He could hear faint footsteps in the distance, heart pounding as they drew closer.
"Father?" Moonlight illuminated his eldest son, Leonardo's face as he stared at his father, evidently aware of the same noises.
"It's ok my son. Wake up your brothers, and get ready." He ordered, picking up his staff from the side of his bed.

Seconds later, all four boys were next to him by the wall, each holding their breaths as the men outside neared.

Mikey gasped at the sudden thud at the front door, followed by the yells of soldiers, kicking the door down.
Yoshi relaxed, raising his arms to for a force field around his family. There were around 20 men, forming a circle around the protective shield, guns and limestone weapons griped in their hands.
"TAKE DOWN THE FORCEFIELD FREAK!" A man, who seemed to be the commander, stepped forward, jabbing his gun at the shield.
Mikey whimpered slightly, clutching onto Leo who'd stepped infront of his brother to defend them if needs be.
Yoshi was aware that his forcefield would soon be torn down, and although he hated to admit it, he knew they'd been captured.

He watched in horror at his forcefield flickered, having been strained from the amount of people inside. The men seemed to have noticed this, as the stepped forward, prodding the shield with their weapons.

Yoshi watched his sons instinctively take steps back as the forcefield was shredded away infront of them.

"ALRIGHT EVERYONE, HANDS BEHIND YOUR BACKS, NOW!" The commander screamed, pulling out multiple sets of handcuffs.
Yoshi grunted at the feel of the heavy metal upon his skin, hissing as he was shoved forward and dragged out of the apartment.

Frosty air bit his fingers as he was shoved into a white van, buckled in with his arms still chained behind his back.
Scanning around the room, Yoshi made eye contact with several of the other captives, all of whom were also restrained.
"Father...I'm scared..." Yoshi's youngest son whispered, snuggling closer to Leonardo who was seated next to him.
Yoshi closed his eyes, dreading what he knew was going to happen at the central plant.

His eldest sons, Leonardo and Raphael were capable of many dangerous feats, all of which would be seen as threat. They would be taken away. His children would be torn from him...

"It'll be ok, my son. Just stay close to me." He turned to look out of the window, features softening into a smile at the faint sound of Leonardo singing to his brothers, who calmed at the comforting words.
"Once there was a way, to get back homeward. Once there was a way, to get back home, sleep pretty darling, do not cry......and I will sing a lullaby..."

The rattling of the engine soon came to a stop as the truck arrived. Light flooded the area as the door slide open, revealing a building that resembled an airport.
"Get off me!" Yoshi growled as he and his sons were shoved into a crowd off people, which turned out to be 16 lines all cramped into one space.
As the line moved forward, a video appeared on the screen of a woman in all white.
"Welcome to the TCRI program. It is our duty to rid this country of it faults. By faults we of course mean you mutants." Yoshi missed what was next said due the wave of grumbling, yelling and protests that erupted from the crowd.
"After you are tested for you suitability to remain in this country, you will either be sent back home, shipped to another country, or executed."
Shrill screams echoed along the walls at this statement, followed by several gunshots.
"STEP FORWARD AND COMPLY! THOSE WHO ATTACK WHILE BE KILLED!" A voiced spat through the speakers. Yoshi held his breath as he neared the gates.
"Step onto the podium young man." A woman dressed in white gestured to the small platform passed the gate.
Mikey stepped forward, eyes widening as a red light scanned him.
"Ok, now activate your power for me sweety." She beamed, nodded to Mikey.

Relaxing a little, Mikey turned to a nearby setup target that'd already been scorched and bent. Water shot out of his palm, splashing against the target before dripping off. He then turned to look at the woman, closing his eyes as he seemed to merge with the colours of his surrounding, becoming transparent.
"Manipulation of water and invisibility powers." The woman muttered, scribbling something down on her clipboard.
"Alright you may step through to the side. You are to remain in this country." She nodded, scoring Mikey along.

Yoshi breathed a sigh of relief, watching as Donnie stepped on to the platform. It was the same procedure, except this time when Donnie displayed his powers, he was met with a different answer.
"Telepathic abilities and manipulation of electricity." Shaking her head, the woman gestured to a nearby tunnel.
"I'm sorry but your powers may be seen as a threat. You are to be transported to another country."

"What?" Donnie gasped, unable to fully comprehend what was going on as two men began dragging him off towards the tunnel.

"DONNIE!" Leo screamed, shoving past the crowd, scrambling towards his brother, crying out as he was restrained.
"MY SON!" Yoshi yelled, watching as Donnie was pulled off into the distance.

He dove forward, clawing his way past the security, hurtling shock waves at those who attempted to chain him.
He could see both Leo and Raph from
the corner of his eye, pushing through the soldiers, trying to follow.
A sharp stinging coursed through his body, limbs flailing as he was electrocuted. He could barely see his remaining sons as his eyes fluttered shut, but heard their heartbreaking calls as he was carried away...

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