An unexpected welcome
Mikey spent the time he had roaming the streets, tears began to cloud his vision as he sniffled, wiping them away with his shoulder, as his hands dug deep into their pockets..
'Where do I go now.. this was stupid of me.'
The boy would mumble to himself, before he made his way Into a damp alleyway.
Maybe he could camp out here untill they figured out what to do? Micheal sighed, before a voice interrupted the moment of silence.
"What do you think you're doing here, sweetie?" A feminine voice stopped Mikey, they'd whip their head around cautiously before spotting big mama. The mutant jolted as she snickered, "why so stunned? What's happened?..where are your brothers, hm?" She'd laugh, letting out a small sigh. Mikey stared her down before replying, "i-, it's none of your business," the boy took a step back, clenching his fist as his nails dug into his palms.
"I only wish to help, dear.." a menacing grin appeared on her face as she took a step closer. Mikey, being defenseless chose to back away. "You-..you trick and manipulate us--..me.. a-at every turn! Leave me alone!" He'd hiss, before big mama smiled. "..oh well. I.. tried to help. Yet, you do have so much power. And you don't even know it. I see you're alone. You obviously didn't think this through.. I can help you.."
Hypnotized by big mamas choice of words, at first, he fell into a trance, staring soulfully into he eyes before feeling and eerie presence. Mikey looked up, before she saw that she was surrounded by yokai, even some that tried to kill her! Mikey looked down, maintaining eye contact with big mama before backing away.
He'd bump into another yokai behind him before turning around, looking up to the tall creature.
"...You have no where else to go, Michealangelo." Said big mama, her voice taunting him subtlety. Micheal froze before tensing up. Having no other choice, he whispered, "..Thats what you think."
Suddenly, he'd give the yokai a rough kick to the groin, causing him to fall to the ground. With this Opportunity granted, Mikey ran as far as his legs could carry him, the Adrenaline mixed with fear felt...oddly enough..nice! His brothers would never allow Mikey to go out alone like this. The turtle let out a chuckle as he slowed down; his laughter dying down by the second.
Mikey stood alone in some abandoned construction sight, breathing heavily. They'd curl their lip before spotting a brick wall.. the same brick wall he saw during their first ever mission. Mikeys eyes lit up, something drew him towards the wall.
Once the mutant was only a few inches away from the wall, he would hesitantly reach his hand out.. he'd lay it on the brick wall, letting out a sigh, pressing his head up against it.. after a minute or two, Mikey noticed the wall was getting warmer and warmer.. before suddenly, the 'M' shaped craving lit up; it was yellow, rather than it's original blueish color.
The portal opened up, stunning Mikey.. didn't this lead to the hidden city?.. maybe he could start a new life here! One that would make him happy.. the mutant smiled before stepping inside with little to no hesitation..
In only a minute, he was surrounded by different kind of yokai, it was extremely crowded... Just like New York.
The boy put the hood over his head, venturing throughout the city. All of these yokai looked so threatening compared to Mikey, who was smaller than the rest.
After aimless wandering, Mikey found himself on familiar, yet dangerous territory.. draxums lab. The mutant looked up and gulped, taking a few steps back before freezing. This was a bad idea..
',What was I thinking!'
Thought Mikey, 'i should just go home this is all wrong --..or..' Mikey let out a sigh.. it was going to be in and out, no biggie! The turtle snuck towards the lair.
The place was quiet, damp, and smelt like chemicals! What else could he find?
Glass was scattered around the floor, it made a huge mess. Mikey clenched onto the strap of his bag. After wandering, a voice stopped him.
"Hey, kid!"
Out of fear, the boy took the bag off of his shoulder and swung it towards whatever was behind him.. one of draxums gargoyles fell down to the floor with a groan, as the other stared, "What the-- man, what was that for!" Huginn argued and muninn groaned, Mikey looked to the side before sush-ing them.. Another voice soon stunned the three.
"What are you two doing down here.."
Draxum growled, causing Mikey to squeak and retreat into his shell.
"Draxum this thing broke into your lab!" Muninn rubbed his head, pointing to the clothed shell on the floor. Draxum narrowed his eyes approaching the mutant. He'd pick up the shell and look into it, spotting Mikey shivering. The sheepman scowled, tossing the shell to the ground. Mikey then popped out of it once he realized draxum wasn't doing much of anything..
"...Why are you here." He'd glare at the other, striking fear into him . "..I'm not looking for a fight draxum-- why don't I just leave and--" Micheal cuts themselves off with a gasp, as draxum picked up the bag on the floor. He obviously had no interest in what Mikey thought at the moment. Mikey's equipment fell out of the bag, causing them to wince. He'd palce a hand on his arm, rubbing it slowly.
"Ooo', someone ran away!" Huginn teased, as he and muninn changed, 'He ran away! He ran away!' Micheals face reddened due to embarrassment, as he spoke up, "I- I just didn't wanna do the hero stuff anymore! Now leave me alone!" The mutant cried out as tears began to dwell. The family portrait on the ground caught their attention, draxums too. The sheepman soon found that he could use this to his advantage.
"...let's make a deal, mutant." The yokai hissed, "Since you are one of my.. origanal creations, before your father went and stole you and the.. others, I'll let you stay. on one condition." Mikey winced, stay? Staying with the enemy?... This had to be a trick, draxum wouldn't care! He was being used, draxum would've killed him on the spot.
"...And..that condition is?" Said Mikey, curious. "You.. help out. With my experiments. You are not to help humans in any way. Understood?" ".. Draxum, I can't just become evil like you, thats insane!...and.. it's not right." Baron draxum scoffed, "I'm not asking you to be evil.. or good. I'm giving you an opportunity to show your true worth."
The turtle froze, looking down at his scattered items on the floor.
"..fine." uttered the mutant.
"Just don't pull anything!--" "..Not planning to. Huginn, muninn." Draxum glanced at the gargoyles, they'd land on his shoulders as he left Mikey alone, his footsteps fading
Micheal sighed, looking down at the ground..
Was this... Worth it?