Unforgivable Torture [discontinued]

Chapter 13**

"We got him, boss."

The red-clad turtle got pushed to the cold ground, beneath the evil creature's feet. After what seemed like days, they had stopped the truck after 5 hours. Though, Raph never wanted to arrive. He kept wishing for a car accident, but there was none.

"Well done. I am almost proud." Shredder murmured in a hoarse, glancing at his soldiers.
" 'Almost'? Aw, man!" Fishface was shut up by the tiger smacking the back of his head.
The lion knelt in front of the shaking turtle as he ignored their antics, examining Raph. Bandages all over where he created those wounds; except the lower part of his torso. "You really thought you could escape like that, you piece of shit?" His hands were tight on Raph's neck, making him barely cough. Red stayed quiet, not that he could speak in any way.

Shredder growled, bashing Raph's head to the ground, receiving a low yelp, and standing up. He motioned for others to pick him up, as he left to a room with others following him. Though none of them noticed the way Raph was clawing his upper arm in desperate, his tears shut in utter pain. His arms never felt any pain since he was too distracted overthinking his situation. What did he do? What did he ever commit which was led to this? He could never understand...

Slowly but surely, he could feel someone putting him down on a floor; which was surprisingly softer than he'd expected. Though he never opened his eyes, his lids never budged, if not they got even tighter.
"You surely are a fragile teen," The firm and low voice brought red out of his thoughts. His head was on the ground, hence he heard stuffed pounding, a vibration under his head. That made him curl into a ball more, getting stiff. "But not fragile enough for your age." The lion growled out, lifting Raph harshly. This time Raph couldn't help but be startled and open his eyes, his orbs shaking in fear.

"We will make you our pet. And you must obligate what we order you. Understood?" Shredder dangerously brought Raph close to himself, his grip on the red's neck. Somehow, Raph dared to just stay still, not humming a 'yes' nor nodding. He did not want to be crushed like that; even though he was unaware of how traumatized his mind and soul were. He slowly moved his lids, seeing the beast with a blurry sight as he was starting to get dizzy. The pressure on his neck was now unbearable, his lungs craving for oxygen. All he got was a more tightened grip, making him yelp with the only energy left.
"H-Hai..." He strained out, his eyes rolling back to his head. The lion grinned, suddenly loosening his grasp and letting go of him. Raph crashed down as he gasped sharply, coughing afterward. The lion turned away and dusted himself off; for whatever reason.

"..."

"W-Why...?" Raph puffed out, keeping his gaze low. Saki's ears shifted at the low sound. He turned around barely, glaring at the turtle. "What was that?" He asked as if Raph answered incorrectly he would die. Raph startled trembling with rage, grinding his teeth together. "Why!?" Raph repeated rather loudly, his stare now directed at the lion. The anger that was sealed inside was enflaming again. With twitching legs, he stood up with an endeavor. Despite the stinging pain in his body, he glared and grumbled. "Why are you doing this!?" He howled in misery as he unintentionally teared up. The lion, seeming to be unphased about this, just stared blankly.

Silence washed over them as Raph glared, still waiting for an answer; which he got one, a harsh one.
"Are you truly that naive?" The lion started with a chuckle, his eyes averting right towards Raph's body. His only reaction was even more anger. "I'm not that dumb, you psycho! I wanna know WHY!?" He took a step forwards, his hands curling into fists. The lion only laughed harder when he approached Raph, drawing his claws out. Red's eyes widened as he stepped farther back. Unfortunately, he reached the wall again, his shell pushed to it.