"How long has he been out?" Splinter prompted whilst putting a hand on Donnies forhead

"since we got him off that weird table Meatsweats had him chained to, maybe even longer we couldnt be able to get in there till a long while" Leo looked down not even believing his own words, looking up at his twin siblings poor condidtion giving a longing look of worriedness

Raph was sitting right next to Donnie, waiting to see if master Splinter wanted him to do something or get something to attend his injured brother, Donatello but he stayed silent as he was closley examining his deeply resting son

"Maybe he is just.... really tired?" Leo asked very questioningly but still unsure of his words

"Be rational, Donnie wouldn't just fall asleep-groaning in pain that way, especially in the hands of someone that wants to eat him..."

Mikey just listened to his older brothers arguing, while he just stared at the ground-lost in thought and then watched his other older brother in this sad state- resting

He just... wanted to see his older brother awake already.... so he could pounce on him, smother him in hugs, and ask him, making sure he was okay..... and.... what he saw...

He didnt notice the damp rag being placed on the purple turtles forehead, Dispite his state in the moment--making his eyes squint a little bit and feel the nice moist coolnest of the rag

Mikey's eyes shifted to his father, master Splinter... who did not choose to make eye contact back at his youngest, his eyes seeming to look in sorrow while blankly staring at his second mer youngest son in worry... he sighed in sadness and spoke very lightly "Whatever this... 'Meatsweaats' guy did to your brother, must have been so impactful to make him lose consciousness like that..." Splinter said looking at his other three sons

"Well..." Mikey paused in his speech before standing up "I'm going to go make him some soup, y'know before D wakes up" he finished his slow sentence and left after his rat father gave him a nod and Mikey made his way to the Kitchen

Mikey felt the tension on his skin as he started preparing his older brothers soup, Lightly stirring the steaming hot liquid adding in dashes of spices with his other hand, His head looking down into the soup, only noticing the stirring motions going into a swirl, his thoughts drifted of in wondering questions, he couldnt stop wondering about the previous events that unfolded so quickly... He finally noticed his reflection staring back at him- shook

He suddenly felt a shiver run cold up his shell, He found himself speedwalking torwords donnies location without even noticing moving, and then he found himself stopped dead in his tracks... He realized that the rest had left, no one else was in the living area but Donnie, laying on the sofa

'They must've gone to the dojo to discuss what they're going to do' Michealangelo thought to himself... feeling a sudden urge that just appeared randomly, he silently walked over to his genius older brothers location and sat right next to him trying not to make too much noise

Mikey looked over at his brother's direction and with a small bit of hesitation... moved one of his hands to one of Donnie's thighs

He knew he saw something.

being extremely gentle and swift... he lifted his brother's leg, just a little and shit you not there laid a deep purple 'bruise' with large bite marks surrounding it, it looked like someone just tried to take a bite out of him but not wanting to break so much skin off. he knew it, he was right of his sight, but... it was in a different spot from where he last saw it... he saw another one on the other thigh and another one right next to it. Mikey just stared in utter shock and softly put down Donnie's leg and stared off looking at the floor.

(Yeah i aint going into that much detail for this part, but you little critters already know what they are don't ya?)

Mikey was in deep thought about it... was... Meatsweats interested in eating Donnie like he was? erm... uncooked?.. even if so... why start there?

(MIchealangelo you are a pure minded child, i love you and please stay that way)

The thought made Mikey angry with himself for not knowing a single thought on what to do... was it there before that pesky pig got to him?... SHouldhe tell the others? Or should he have to wait until Donnie wakes up (whenever that may be) to ask him himself?

The orange clad turtle opened his eyes after a long thought and got up getting ready to head back to the kitchen. But as soon as Michaelangelo took the first step, he jumped of pure scare almost making him fall over, as the softshells eyes shot open making him jolt up and take a large gasp of air, like waking up from a terrible nightmare

The sudden action that shocked both of the turtles.

"Donnie!, you're awake!" Mikey suddenly threw on a big grin and swung his arms open and over his older brother to give him the tightest hug. But the hug was cut very short and was loosened to both arms hovering over Donnie after Mikey suddenly noticed how violently donnie was shaking with his eyes squinted and gasping for air as if he'd was underwater for the longest time ever

"DONNIE!?" Mikey heard loud booming footsteps running their way, Surley his older brothers Raph and Leo , and most likely his father

Mikey turned his head to see the rest of his family running over to Donnie like there was a marathon

Their dad, splinter- signaled everyone to stand back for the time being while he remained a close distance to his son

"Donatello?" Splinter started, seeing his son make a darted eye contact with his eyes wide as if he'd seen a ghost

"d.... d-Dad?" Donnie managed to finally choke out

Dad...

a phrase that Donnie used to rarely only when hes in despair

Now Mikey KNEW something was going on.

Raph, ignoring his dads last command, and reached out a hand to put on donnies shoulder

"...Don? are ya' good? you've been out for a good while..." Raph spoke not letting his eyes be taken off his little brother, looking at the floor as if he was trying to process something

Raph could feel the startled tension in Donnie's mussel and he lightly massaged it

Raph was worried because his little brother wasn't answering him, he asked again "Donnie.... are you okay?" This time in a more stern serious tone trying to make himself heard. It wasn't until Donnie jolted as if he had been shocked by Raph's touch, Causing Raph to jump back a bit in confusion... taking him and everyone by surprise

"Woah!... Don... It's just us, your family..." Leo said slowly stepping forward getting a little closer

"I....i know..." Donnie stuttered out changing his position on the couch so now his legs were crossed and his arms crossed as well

"I'm... okay" He spoke again, taking in that his brother would probably ask again if he was okay

"A-Are you sure? you didn't seem like it when you were chained to that table... are you in any pain? any at all? ... and we rescued you... and we first got you here..." Leo said stopping himself before he made a list of the things that occurred

"i'm... positive" Donnie settled his twins worries down a little, looking up he continued

"Meatsweats just... numbed my body before he tried to...." Donnie paused for a few moments almost shedding a tear for his face felt hot " i don't know.. tried to eat me.." He started before trying to stand up, but his legs were in so much pain, feeling like jello making him fall over again with Raph catching him

"woah, easy there buddy..." Leo said before giving Donnie a pat on the shoulder

Donnie stood up again trying to fight the pain and made himslef balence "My son, i really think you should rest...you don't look well.." Splinter said while holding his sons hand making donnie flinch

Donnie made slight eye contact before slowly nodding in agreement

With that, Raph picked up Don, carrying him into his room with the others following and watched Raph place him down gently in his bed

Splinter made on more soft look at his fragile son before making his way out and soon the others followed out

Mikey looked in sorrow at Donnie before leaving his room.