Mikey one shots 2012-The ever burning fire

Summary: Takes place when Lord Bugazoid tries to capture April, what if Leo wasn't able to cut the rope in time? What would the outcome be?

Episode: The ever burning fire.

Gene: Hurt/comfort and fluff, lots of fluff.

Mikey screamed as he was pulled towards the raging lava pit, today just wasn't his day. First he was taken by the Bug man now he was about to become extra crispy. Some days it just didn't pay to get out of bed, the moment he saw Leo flying in the air going to cut the rope his heart soared. His brother was going to rescue him!, to everyone's horror Leo missed. Making the Leaders eyes widen.

"Mikey!". Everyone screamed.

Leo landed eyes still wide he never missed, how. How could he miss now at all times? When he needed to be accurate the most? Grief and disbelief showed on everyone's face. They couldn't believe that Mikey was gone, swallowed up by the Lava. April buried into Casey sobbing uncontrollably. Donnie didn't even look phased, gazing where Mikey just fell. He couldn't believe his only little brother was gone.

Raph let out a roar in fury, 2 times today he had seen his little brother almost killed. The second one hitting the mark, he fell to his knees letting out a quiet sob. His little brother, gone.

And Leo legs giving out glanced at his hands, he had failed. Failed as a leader, failed as a brother. Failed to protect the youngest brother. How…

"Uh guys a little help?".

Everyone's eyes shot up towards the voice that was coming over the cliff, the tree older brothers dashed over to the ledge almost tripping over his feet. Mikey hung from the lowest rock right before the lava pit. Wincing as some of the Lava hit his foot.

"Mikey you're alive! Hang on where coming to get you.

Donnie already being the brain ac had found some rope he had brought just in case they needed it, he threw the other end to his two brothers, April and Casey.

"Hold the rope, I'm going to go down and get him. No Leo". Donnie's voice firm. "You're too worked up, I have a leveled head. You won't do Mikey any good freaking out. It wasn't your fault Leo. You're our leader you're not meant to be perfect, but we can't chance another mistake. Mikey's lives on the line". His eye's softened. "And I mean that in the nicest way Leo".

Leo swallowed thickly knowing his smarter brother was right, he could feel his hands shaking, and they couldn't afford to do this wrong".

"Go get our brother". Leo said with determination grabbing onto the rope.

Eye's flashing with determination Donnie nodded holding onto the rope around him.

"I'm coming Mikey".

He slowly lowered himself down pressing his feet firmly against the rock, with grace he slowly made his way down. He could see Mikey was exhausted. The youngest brother had been almost killed twice, he noticed his brothers hand shaking as he clung onto the rock for dear life. He had to get down there and fast!

By the time Donnie reached his little brother, Mikey was barely able to hang on.

"I'm here little brother". Donnie quickly grabbed Mikey before tugging him close allowing the youngest to wrap his arms around his neck. Making sure Mikey was tied along with him.

"Pull us up!" He called up to the rest. His arm looping around Mikey's waist, feeling the youngest turtle trembling in his arms. "Your safe Mikey, I've got you. I'm not letting you go".

Mikey sniffled nodding into his brother's neck, it tore Donnie's heart apart to see Mikey so scared. The adrenaline was starting to wear off. They needed to get him back to the ship, he could go into shock.

Donnie sighed with relief as the two were pulled up, both turtles being pulled into their older brothers arms. Mikey trembled uncontrollably his teeth chattering, almost as if he was cold.

"Mikey, Mikey calm down you're OK".

"He's going into shock, we need to get him back to the ship". Donnie turned on a watch that Fugitoid had given him. "Fugitoid, Mikey's in bad shape. He almost died twice, he's going into shock. I sent you our conduits I need you to get here as fast as..wow that was fast". Donnie blinked as within seconds the ship was right next to them.

"Hurry bring your brother inside, I have everything set up". Their new friend said.

With Raph's help Donnie carried Mikey inside, placing him on a table that was covered with blankets and pillows. They covered their little brother up. Hovering worriedly as the mechanical man checked the turtle over.

"Your brother will be fine, a good night's rest should do the trick".

All three brothers breathed a sigh of relief at the news, they had almost lost their baby brother. Twice, luckily luck was on their side this time. Donnie fell back into a chair, with a sigh. He had never been as scared as he was today. The chances of being lucky twice, in situations like this. Well that just didn't happen.

Donnie reached out touching his baby brother's hand, who squeezed it weakly in return, his eye's closing. Leo and Raph sat on either side of the table. Both quiet, obviously both thinking. Donnie would let them think, he had to do some thinking of his own. He knew they hadn't treated Mikey well as of late, really ever. As they always made fun of him, having twice where they almost lost him.

Things had to change.

With all 3 brothers in thought thinking about how they would make it up to the youngest brother, Mikey fell asleep. Content that his brothers were next to him, watching over him.