Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Please Speak Mikey

Chapter 10

From the field every star could be seen sparkling tonight, along with a full moon that silver light streamed down upon the little forgotten farmhouse. Such a perfect night, everyone was resting comfortable in their cushy beds. All accept one that is. Not everyone tonight would be entitled to a peaceful night sleep. By just the light of the moon, quiet shadows moved upon the landing, waiting, watching. In a room opposite the bathroom quiet groans could be heard behind a closed door.

Next to the window a turtle squirmed in his bed. His head moving to the side, biting his lip with his eyes tightly shut as he starts clutching the quilt with his hands. The small moans restrained by his mouth when lifting his head slightly against the pillow. The twitching of his eyes and the slight sweat on his forehead, along with white knuckles grabbing the covers indicated that he was having a nightmare.

A very confusing one.

Where....where am I? The blue-banded turtle Leonardo thought looking at his surrounding, which was...nothing. Or perhaps there was something he just couldn't see it? He looked down, he couldn't tell whether he was floating or simply standing on black concrete. What happened to gravity he wondered? However with his feet feeling light and weightless he assumed the former. Leo frowned not fully understanding why he was here...Where ever 'here' was?

Is this a dream? No, maybe....? Why does it feel so real? "Is someone trying to tell me something?" He called out into the darkness. "Well I am here. I am listening!"

The question only confused the oldest brother more.

The fact that everything was a void he didn't know where to go. Even when sticking his hands out, zilch nada, just empty space. The thought of even walking caused a bit of anxiety.

What if I move and fall? I don't even know what is beneath my feet, let alone what is in front of me. Well he couldn't stay here all night.

Despite not knowing which way to go, Leo carefully took a step forward. It was a weird sensation when he sauntered in the darkness, was this a trap, but the fact something was keeping him level without actually anything really being there. How confusing.

Still he wandered North – or could it be East? South or West? Heck! He didn't know- the pitch-black made his heartbeat climb and the uneasiness was starting to become uncomfortable and disorientating. He kept turning his head as though expecting to see someone or something creep up behind him, but still no sign of life or light. What was going on?

Then something made him stop. He heard something....maybe? Did he? Unsure he listened. It was so very quiet, like a whisper, only a whisper that could only be heard in extreme silence. No surprised he could hear it then. Mute was an understatement for this "location."

Leo trailed the sound, listening again to pick it up from his left. Still hesitant to move until he heard it louder this time and it was calling. Calling for him.

Leo?

With widened eyes and hands automatically reaching for his swords, only to discover they weren't there. Panic developed. Where were his swords?

Leo!

Wait a minute that sounds familiar? A child-like innocent voice, like it was lost. Determined and ready fearless lifted his feet and ran. Nothing was different; it was all the same endless darkness. He might even run into a wall if there was one, but that word was enough to confirm someone was here and needed his help.

"Hello" he cried out. Leo couldn't decide whether or not that this was a dream, so instead he just decided to go with it and see where this took him. "Hello!" he called again. "Can you hear me? I am coming. Just tell me where you are!" His words echoed. What was also interesting it only seem to be carrying from one direction, like he was in a tunnel that he couldn't see. Focusing ahead the turtle picked up speed.