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Chap 14: Escape

TRIGGER WARNING: SELF-HARM INVOLVED

Karai's P.O.V:

"B-bust you out? Mikey, if I do that, I would be betraying your brothers. I can't do that," I said.

"Karai, I just lost a good friend today. I need to get out of here. There's only one other person who can help me now. So please, get me out of here," pleaded Mikey.

"I'm sorry Mikey. If you're brothers realize that I betrayed them, they would never forgive me. Leo and Donnie are starting to trust me now," I said.

I could tell Mikey was thinking. "Okay, what if I make it look like I overpowered you? Or tricked you? That way, they won't know that you let me go."

I started to think. "I suppose that could work. But you're gonna have to be sneaky."

"I'll be fine," reassured Mikey.

"Okay, so knowing them, they're in the main room right now. If you can sneak around them near the dojo, then maybe they won't see you. I'll create a diversion to give you time."

Mikey and Karai both nodded. This'll work. Before Mikey left his room, he said, "And don't tell anybody what you saw."

I nodded when he left. I waited 15 seconds before I screamed loudly to get everyone's attention. They all ran into the room, even Splinter and April. "What happened? Where's Mikey?" inquired Leo.

I started to fake cry. "I-I'm not sure. He... he's in pain guys."

"What do you mean 'in pain?'" asked April.

"I mean, he's hurting. His mental state... it's like its withered," I sobbed.

Leo put a hand on my shoulder. "When I got out of his soul, I looked around to see that he disappeared."

"Hey, hey, it's okay. You're fine now," comforted Leo.

I was selling it. "What are we gonna do now?" asked Raph.

Everyone was looking at each other. No one really knew what to do anymore. "Actually, I think I have an idea," said Donnie.

Mikey's P.O.V:

I hid behind ones of the walls after I left my room. When I heard Karai scream, everyone ran past me, so I took the opportunity to run. But I didn't run to the exit, I ran to Donnie's lab. His lab did have an exit, and I knew Casey would be in there. I just had to see if Casey would be alright. 

When I entered the room, I saw an unconscious Casey lying on a table. It had quilts and a pillow on it, but he was also connected to an IV. I walked next to him to get a better look. He had a black eye, his clothes were dry with blood, and he looked like he was in pain. "I'm sorry Casey. I didn't want to do this. Hopefully, you'll understand why I did this. And hopefully it's soon."

I rested my hand on his chest. I looked over at Donnie's computer. 'One more thing left to do before I leave,' I thought.

I took out my T-phone and grabbed a USB cord from one of Donnie's drawers. I connected my phone to Donnie's computer. I went to a file that had the recordings from Donnie's security system. I knew how to use this stuff. I rewinded the camera to the fight I had with Casey and clicked the record video button. It went on from me and Casey fighting to Leo knocking me out. After it was done recording, I transferred the recording file to my phone. Then, I deleted the file of Karai letting me go. I don't know if it would help or harm, but I didn't want any proof of Karai betraying them. "You're welcome, Karai."

After that, I took one last look at Casey and sprinted to the garage door. I lifted it up slowly. When I got to the other side, I closed it quietly. After that, I ran. I kept on running until I knew no one could possibly be following me. I sat down. I was so alone. It was dark and eerie. I checked myself. I only had my T-phone on me after I took the video file. Everything else was back in my room.

I rested my hand on the floor when I felt something sharp. I picked it up and turned on my phone to reveal a razor blade. "What is this doing here? I asked.

*TRIGGER WARNING BEGINS*

I slid the razor blade across my finger, but not hard enough to draw blood. I read online that people who were depressed would sometimes cut their wrists. 'I never understood why people did that. Until now.' I thought.

 When I looked at the razor blade, I sensed so much sadness, so much anger, so much loneliness. I decided to put the blade to my wrist. I pressed down hard, but nothing was happening. "Dang, why is it so hard to pierce skin?"

Eventually, I decided to just make quick swipes. I managed to cut myself 5 times, but the cuts barely pierced my skin. They should heal in a week or two. Not a lot of blood was drawn, but it's good to know I have what to takes to do this kind of stuff. I understood now. 'When someone does self-harm, it's because they're empty inside. They want to relieve their pain in cutting themselves. But I just needed to know what it was like.' I thought. 

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Conveniently, I had bandages in my belt. I grabbed them and wrapped them around my wrist.  'Leatherhead might be fighting Kraang with the Mighty Mutanimals, but there's a chance he might be home. Only one way to find out.' I thought.

And I started walking to Leatherhead's home.

End of Chapter 14

So, yeah, 2 weeks of not updating. That is embarrassing. But the story will live on regardless. Only a few more chapters before this book ends. Hope you'll find the ending interesting. BYE!!!