Chapter 1
A new path
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Drops of cold rain hit the pavement;. Allowing the moon's reflection to bounce straight off of it. It was a peaceful night in the city of New York, by the time, it was about midnight. All Mikey could do was lie awake in bed;
staring at the ceiling. His fingers glide across one another occasionally; as they'd glance at the clock, time and time again. Suddenly a buzz came from his phone, finally allowing Mikey to take his eyes off of their placement.
Micheal turned and shifted; switching his Device on. The text was from his friend, April.
The text read;
'Mikey, I know you're awake! What's wrong. You can tell me. I'm worried for you.
-April.
Mikey would inhale sharply before getting up from his bed, and grabbing a bag. They'd stuff their valuables inside, anything really. Art supply, a notebook, a sketchpad, before she paused.
A family picture. Hesitant; she'd shove it inside.
They'd grab a hoodie nearby and put it on, a mask too. In a hurry, they grabbed a peice of paper and a marker, writing a quick note before finally; taking his leave..
As they'd travel through the sewers; he'd realize most lights were off. snoring came from leons room, it took him a bit to finally move himself out of the sewer.
As soon as they left, a wave a guilt hit almost instantly.
But this would end Mikey's constant worry, right?
They'd bite their lip before running away; into the darkness... Then.. where would he go? A chill runs up his spine as the sound of rats scurrying along the sidewalk filled the air, mikey flinched, but kept going.. all the way to April's house..
Without warning, she'd knock on aprils window, praying that her parents were away. To Angelo's delight; the window was pried open by April Herself.
The two made eye contact for a split second, only for April to immediately notice something was wrong.
"..Mikey, what are you doing here. It's late-- what's wrong!" The girl let Mikey in, Since it was practically pouring.
"..I want to talk. To you! Not my brothers, you have to PROMISE me that you won't say a word." Mikey held April's hands tightly, putting all of their trust into her. The human hesitated before examining him.. "..Mikey, did you run away--" "No!-.. yes.. l- look just promise me.."
"...Mikey.." April's grip tightened on the others hands, feeling slight vibrations coming from him, "if you're running away.. I can't not say anything.." O'Neil froze before letting out a soft sigh, "your brothers need to know that you're okay."
".. April.." Mikey sobbed out, her eyes widened as she hushed the other, "mikey--.. alright, i- I promise!" April
Muttered, in an attempt to calm the other down.
It took Mikey a moment or two to catch his breath but soon, he'd explain,
"I can't do this anymore, April. Im not fit for this hero stuff i-.. I'm leaving, I don't know where I'm going, I'm just-- I'm going.." he'd cry, before April let go of him, "Mikey, you can't! There's no team without you! Talk to your brothers they can help you--" "-NO! You DONT understand. I have to help.. them! I-.. forget it, it's pointless.. you're the only one I trust." A smile was given to April, but instead, she frowned, knowing if this secret came out, Micheals heart would be shattered into a million pieces.
"Wait, Mikey!--" April shouted, before he sped off. She'd lean from the balcony, letting out a worried whimper. "..Hes insane!" April took her phone out before pausing..
This was.. his choice.
She held the phone tightly, shaking a bit. She couldn't force him into the team, to be miserable..
Maybe..
She should see how this plays out.