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Leap of Faith, Part Two: Into the Light	By : laloga13 Category: Comics > Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Views: 1233 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
Disclaimer: The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and all other recognizable characters are property of Mirage Studios and not me, sadly. I'm just playing with them for a while, and am not making any money off of this story.

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Chapter Five

Unexpectedly, they were all gathered in Splinter's study, deep in meditation. Leonardo's footfalls caused four pairs of eyes to open, four minds to register the solitary shadow of the eldest brother.

“Miranda's gone-they've taken her.” The words came abruptly and Leo swallowed heavily before continuing. “At first I thought that the Knights had another car that we missed tonight, but then I found this.” He tossed the object at his master's folded legs, and clutched his own fists tightly by his sides.

Splinter's reaction was much the same as Leonardo's had been. He finally picked up the tinted glasses and examined them closely. Donatello leaned over to look, his jaw dropping.

“But, what the heck does Bishop want with Miranda?”

Michelangelo and Raphael began to exclaim as Splinter passed the glasses to Donnie, who began to examine them closely. Leo watched his brother intently.

“You really think that they're Bishop's?”

“Yeah, look at this tint....and the frames are just like his; unfortunately I remember them all too well. Why? Isn't that the reason you brought them back?”

Leonardo said nothing, though Raph did not extend the same courtesy.

“What the hell, Leo? Bishop? Are you kidding me? How much did you know about this girl before you brought her here? I can't believe-”

Raphael was cut off by the sharp rapping of the sensei's cane against the floor.

“It is pointless to waste energy arguing over what has already happened, my sons. The only thing that you have control over is this moment. Your actions now will shape the outcome of this situation.”

“So, how are we gonna get her back?” Michelangelo's voice was worried, and Leo found himself automatically reassuring his brother, pushing the darker thoughts from his mind-for now.

“We need to find the Knights' base more than ever, and since we can't really proove Bishop's involvement, we may as well continue on their trail. Donnie, did you come up with any other locations for us to search?”

“Nothing of substance, but it can't hurt to try a few leads....”

About fifteen minutes later, the Turtles were out the door once more, on the hunt.

They returned hours later, having found nothing.

Splinter was waiting for them, as he had done so many times before. He watched as they came in, one by one, and flopped onto the living room furniture, except Leonardo, who remained standing in the doorway.

“Nothing.” Donatello sighed, rubbing his forehead. “Not so much as a sniff of those goons.”

“Good one Donnie, 'sniff'.” Mikey said, though his tone was dispirited.

Raphael clenched his fists, glowering. “It's like she just disappeared off the planet or somethin'.”

“It bites.”

“Very eloquent, Mikey,” Raph muttered.

“I've failed her.” Leo's voice was quiet, and something in his tone made their father glance at him, concern etched on his features.

“I have learned, my sons, that most problems seem less difficult after a few hours of sleep. You have all what you can; now you must rest and gather your strength if you are going to help Miss Malone.”

Three of the Turtles gave a collective “yes, Master,” and shuffled off to bed, but the fourth remained in his place at the doorway. Splinter placed a hand on his son's arm, and made Leonardo meet his eyes.

“You did not fail her, Leonardo. You have failed no one.”

“Master, you don't understand.” Leo felt as though a great bubble was welling up in his chest, and he took a deep breath to stave it off. “I....I broke up with her, right before she was taken. She was trying to get away from me when Bishop-or whomever-found her.”

Splinter guided him to his study, and made him settle into a lotus position as he continued.
“I thought that it was for the best; I was too distracted around her, and I was loosing my focus. We can't afford for that to happen, so I thought that this was best. I thought that I was doing the right thing.” His shoulders sunk. “I'm an idiot.”

Splinter paused to strike a match, and light the wick of a single candle on his altar before he spoke. “If Miss Malone had not been abducted tonight, how would you feel? Would you still feel like 'an idiot,' or would you feel confident that you'd made the correct decision?”

Leonardo thought for a moment, but did not reply. The light flickered across his face, casting strange shadows across his silent form. Splinter sighed. “Matters of the heart are the one battleground in which you have not been tested, my son. I had hoped, like most parents, that you would not have to experience this kind of struggle, but I suppose that some things are inevitable.”

“What am I going to do?”

“I cannot answer that question, Leonardo. However, I believe that you already know the path you will choose; you have only to take the first step.” With that he stood and stepped from the room, leaving Leonardo alone with his thoughts in the wavering light.
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Leap of Faith, Part Two: Into the Light