Raphael is still learning to cope with his new life. On the rainy evening after Michelangelo's first national interview, the big and solitary turtle brother decides to go on a walk and while he tries to adapt to a world he never wanted to be a part of, he meets a human woman that changes his path.
This is an AU that diverges from cannon after the events of Out of the shadows. Instead of choosing to keep living hidden in the sewers, the family of mutants accepts chief Vincent's suggestion of trying to live a normal life among humans. This is a compilation of events that unfold after the fact, tales about the turtles and the humans that cross their paths.
This series may contain mature themes (Trigger Warnings will be included before every chapter), if you’re a minor please don’t interact.
TW: None
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It took Raphael two years to finally decide to walk on a sidewalk alone. It was the first time he was alone in... Well, Michelangelo called it “upstairs”, Leonardo called it “the real world” and Donatello just called the streets of New York by their common name. Raph didn’t called it anything since names carry meaning and that world and its residents were a mystery to him. When he had to describe the world above him, he called it “outside”.
He was 19 when he was outvoted and then convinced of accepting the idea of coming out into the world. Now a grown 21 years old man-turtle, he still felt his palms sweaty and his fingers cold as he held the knob of the door that led into the streets of New York. A shaky breath left his mouth when he finally opened the alley door.
It wasn’t the first time he walked among humans but in every occasion he had to (knowing he would only do it if he was obligated) he had Casey holding one of his shoulders or April holding one of his fingers. Now, the world presented itself in front of him and he was alone. Despite his anxiety, the landscape wasn’t as intimidating as he once anticipated, there was no big crowd filled with scared looks of disgust, only the concrete street and light rain drops. He didn’t know exactly what he expected, actually. It was too late in the night to be walking the street alone, no human would dare to bet their safety to wander around an ugly and stinky street. Raphael wasn’t human and he would bet his life knowing no one ill intended would dare to cross his path... No one would even dare to ask for directions or to wish him a good evening. No one would dare to approach him. He had learned sooner than later that even well meaning humans would avoid being alone next to him and despite his efforts to understand them there was a deep part of Raph that held a grudge against it.
The second oldest brother would rather spend the rest of his life avoiding contact with this reality. It took maybe two or three minutes after he started to walk down the street for him to regret that decision as he felt the warm thick air of the night against his skin. He kept his pace despite that, determined to reach at least one mile before coming back home. The streets were still empty and he could only hear his heavy steps on the ground and the distant sound of cars. There was a time he loved this city... A time when all he wanted to was to roam around hidden in the roof tops and the dark shadows of the alleys, a time when he could watch this world and not be a part of it, when he could be invisible, a mere observer. Maybe he still could, he thought, maybe his outfit made him look human enough from a distance... Raphael liked the clothes, he liked he was now able to hear Knicks' shirts that fitted him perfectly thanks to his new access to tailor-made clothing, he liked his loose trousers and the dark colored sweaters that covered his shell, he liked his sneakers and his watch. Life out on the surface had brought him many new luxuries: now the lair had tiles and furniture and a long corridor that led to a door facing the streets, it didn't smell bad anymore thanks to modern isolation and he had his own bed, a king sized bed, with many pillows and clean white bed sheets. Raph sighed loudly once again, maybe Mikey was right. Maybe life could be more than he perceived to be.
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"Turn it on!"
The crowd cheered lively as the host turned in his chair.
"Good night, ladies and gentleman." He started talking in a pleasant voice "Tonight, in a exclusive interview... An absolutely unique moment in history. It's an honor to be here, sharing this moment with you as we receive with a warm round of applause please welcome... Michelangelo Hamato!"
Mikey walked into the stage with the biggest smile as the applause kept going, he was wearing a well fitted set of blazer and pants and he looked nothing like the wild and anxious brother they new. He waved to the crowd with such confidence that the absurd size difference between him and the host looked funny instead of terrifying, he even flipped the edge of his blazer behind him as he seated in the two-seater sofa and crossed his leg, showing a shinny elegant shoe.
"Michelangelo.... May I call you Mikey?"
"Yes, please."
"It's an honor... and I mean it, it's an honor to have you tonight."
"The honor is all mine, Jim."
The crowd cheered once again.
"Now... Mikey, I've to start saying... You're a sight to be seen!"
"Thank you!" Loud claps echoing from the crowd.
"How tall are you?"
"I'am 6'5"
"Taller than Micheal Jordan!"
"... And the smallest in the bunch!" Mikey commented with a big smile and the host returned the smile with wide eyes.
"Must be a very tall bunch!"
"A very big bunch!"
"Yes indeed!" The crowd laughed along with the host as Mikey shared a wide smile again.
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Ten minutes had passed since Raphael started his walk and three minutes had passed since a man with a dog on a leash had walked past him, completely unbothered by his presence. Had he made it? Has he invisible? Comfortable enough with the prospect of an empty city that slept while he walked, Raph took his headphones and pressed play in the link Donnie had sent him, the cellphone opened a new tab and a podcast started playing. Soothing was followed by a female voice that introduced the name of the show.
"...As always, thank you all for listening. In today's episode we'll be discussing the new revelations in the law case that wrecked the nation: the case Sacks vs Hamato, that absurd demonstration of pure capitalist greed that tried to condemn four literal teenagers to pay an equally absurd amount of money - and prison time!- for materials damage caused to the Sacks company-" "...and illegal espionage." A second voice complemented "Yes, thank you Sabrina. We have already discussed the legal implications that case could open for the judicial system here in America and all the possible outcomes in the Thirteenth episode of the first season of this podcast, if you haven't heard it yet, I heavily suggest you do so you can follow the argument of the developments in this case. Now, Sabrina... Yesterday we saw the final outcome of this case and the hearing that decided the sentence ended with an incredible emotional speech from Donatello - we know he was one of the brother's more involved with the whole process" "Yes" "... And now they're free! Of all charges!" "...Yes Gabi what we saw today followed by Michelangelo's incredible interview in the Late Night Show back on Thursday was, honestly, a beautiful strike against bigotry in this country..." "Absolutely, I mean... The judge of the case himself assumed that the charges were unfounded and biased..." "Yes! And now we have a established background to be able to-"
Raphael stopped the audio, unable to disguise his contempt. Geez , is that the kind of thing Donnie spends his time listening to? Wasn't real life already a bore? He let out a grumpy sigh and put his phone away. A human figure across the street started to stare indiscreetly at him and Raphael felt his heart shrink before making a blunt turn in a different street. The rain had stopped and the night wind was starting to feel colder, just like Raphael's heart as he tried to escape whoever it was that was trying to identify his figure.
A bright blue light appeared at the end of the new street Raphael just walked into. An all-night convenience store. Raph had been in a place that before, he and Casey had brought snacks and a couple of beers. He felt his mouth water at the idea of a cold beer. He had cash - more than enough. Maybe if he promised a fat tip they would let him get in. He shift his height between his feet as he observed the inside, the neon blue light was coming from a weirdly shaped advertisement placed above the entrance, perfectly contrasting with the ugly green light inside the store, some shelves appeared through the glass window and door, but he could tell that the place was empty - or almost that. In his head, Raphael had decided to take that chance and he was determined to perceive, his body, otherwise, didn't seem as thrilled with the idea. He waited outside as the rain started to pour once again, trying collect the mental strength to got in when a skinny old man opened the translucent door
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"Mikey, your last name is now worldwide known since the start of the trial, tell me: is it Japanese? Was it inherited from you father...?"
"I don't know, actually... We made it up!"
"What?" The human man asked as the crowd giggled
"It's exactly that, actually. When we came to the surface and Sacks decides to sue us the judicial system needed a surname to use... Apparently!"
"So you just made it up!"
"Hell yeah! Wouldn't you like to come up with your name?"
"Yes, absolutely."
"What would you call yourself?" He host made a surprise expression as Mikey changed the dynamic
"Jim Linotax!"
"...Oh, it's a pleasure, Mr. Linotax!" Michelangelo said, offering a handshake as he managed to pull more laughs from the crowd
"Michelangelo... It's a unique name!"
"I heard once it was very popular in the sixteen century."
"Oh, really?"
"Oh yes."
"And all your brothers have renascence names, is that right?"
"Yes. Thanks to old dad."
"How 's that?"
"Well, you see, when you grow up in a tiny sewer house you have more concerns than you weirdly specific name..."
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"Are you gonna steal?" The tiny man asked and he seemed to fight the same nervousness as Raph. The turtle-man on the other hand, felt all his limbs stiff and his hands go numb at the sound of that old man directing calling to him. He made a genuine effort and reached his pockets for the dollar bills.
"I-I just want a couple of beers."
"Go AWAY! Go away! No beers here for you!" The man started to yell as Raphael finally caught up his accent. It was stiff and hard in the h's and o's, he couldn't decipher where it was from.
"I just want to buy something! I am a client!" Raphael responded too late to recognize his anger.
"Nothing here for you! Go away!"
"I HAVE THE MONEY!" Raph screamed back at him, waving the bills in the air. The world started to feel out of focus as he realized people had gone to their apartment balconies and were looking at him through the windows in the buildings surrounding the store. Had he woke the whole street? Did he hear someone saying they were calling the police? No, please... The last thing he needed was a scold from Leo for causing a scene... All he wanted was a beer. Fuck, fuck, fuck. More and more lights started to turn on as the buzz around him got bigger and louder. He felt his heart sink and his hand hurt from the tight firsts he could not undo. Something inside him couldn't decide between the want to murder that man and the uncontrollable desire to scream and shout. "No more roof climbing." Leo had said "We're like humans now. We can't just go out jumping through people's houses." He couldn't just vanish away, despite the burning desire to just escape that situation.
"Look," Raphael managed to say, after two or three deep breaths "... I am sorry. I just wanted to buy a beer... I am leaving now."
"Hey! I finally found you!" An unfamiliar voice shouted from the other side of the street. Raph turned to look and almost knocked over whoever it was. Their bodies bumped into each other but only the smaller of them reacted to the impact, he felt a tiny pair of hands grab his arm."OooOOooww! That was close... Hey, we've been looking for you! Did you get the drinks?"
"NO DRINKS HERE FOR YOU!" The store owner screamed once again.
"Damn... Ok. We can go somewhere else!" The female voice had a sharpness to it, finally Raphael finally looked at her.
Nothing in this world could have prepared him for the vision of the young women holding his arm. She was short (but most people usually are in comparison to the mutant), had a luscious curly hair, tied in two pigtails that ended in the back of her neck. She was wearing a very revealing blouse and high waisted pants that matched in color. She was clearly dressed up, with sparkly high heels and long elegant earrings and she was holding his arms with a casualty he had never experienced before.
"C'mon!" She said and turned her head to him, showing a full face of makeup and bright brown eyes "Let's get the hell out of here."
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The crowd followed Mikey and the host as they laughed at the childhood story the turtle just shared.
"Mikey, unfortunately our time is almost over... I just wanted to thank you once again for coming tonight, for coming out into the world."
"The pleasure is all mine Jim, really... I've spent all my teenage years watching you on TV... I never thought I would be here tonight, I never thought I'd have the pleasure of meeting such a welcoming audience (loud cheering noises) and I never thought I could be part of this world."
There was an almost child-like honesty in his words making the brief moment of silence that came after especially touching.
"He's killing it." - April whispered to the TV
"100%" - Leo's voice came after
"Thank you, Michelangelo... I hope we can have all your brothers soon!"
"You can count on it!" Mikey answered, excited
"You can NOT count on that" - Raphael responded at the TV
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"I thought you guys didn't walk the streets... I've red the interview your brother gave to the New Yorker... He said you probably would wait a while until you decided to stroll around." The woman said as they walked back to the lair's alley door. She had told Raphael her name was Clara and they had held hands until they turned the corner and were out of sight from those judging eyes. She was smaller than most humans, Raphael later realized, maybe 5'1 or 5'2 and had a high pitched voice that made the turtle think about those weird anime dubs he used to watch as a kid. The strangest thing about his savior was that she seemed strangely familiarized with his presence. He ignored her comment as they kept walking in silence for a while. Raphael couldn't stop thinking about how long it would take for him to finally reach his destination and how could he respectfully ask for her to back off. Not that he wasn't grateful but her presence alone made him incredibly uncomfortable. She was too small, too elegant, too beautiful to walk just like that, beside him.
"I guess it is equally strange to you, right? To be here, in the real world... Out and about." Clara walked casually with both hands in her pocket as she looked up to the streets lights, Raphael wondered if she actually expected him to answer "... Is it weird for me to be like this? I mean... I thought you could use some help back there. But I don't mean to be inconvenient... Is it ok if you just walk with me closer to the next bus station? It is a bit late and I guess you're the perfect body guard..."
They kept walking, Clara and her tiny hands in the neon green pockets of her pants and Raphael with his stiff steps and dark clothing, all he wanted was to walk home without meeting everyone else, lock the door behind him and drink until all the memories fade away... But it didn't seem his wishes would come true as a pair of men jogging appeared at the end of the street, just in front of them. They looked at the strange couple and one of them startled at the vision. Clara looked at them and waved.
"Good night to you!" She said with a calm tone.
"Are you alright??" One of them asked from far away, still trying to figure out Raphael's image.
"Yeah!" She answered immediately "Why wouldn't I be?" Then she gave them a wide welcoming smile that made Raphael's heart beat uncontrollably "Good night to you." Clara then said, just as she turned one corner, grabbing Raphael's arm.
She then let go of him and offered a warm smile "It's ok... I don't think they will bother you. The bus stop is just right there turning the other corner... Thank you for bringing me here. Good night!" And just like that, she turned her back to him and started to walk away. Each step pressing Raphael's heart against his chest.
"WAIT!" The worlds came out of his mouth before he could stop them. She startled at the unexpected sound and immediately turned to him
"What?"
Raphael waited a minute so he could gather all the emotional strength to ask: "Can you walk me home?"
Clara smiled as she approached the mutant once again: "Is it too far?"
Raph took a minute to answer but instead said: "I'll pay you a cab when we get there." Clara hums and adds:" You sure? I leave pretty far." Raphael only nodded. Then she gave him the same silence answer. He couldn't mentally trace the path he had taken that night but he knew it was almost morning. The rain had stopped long ago but the air was much colder than when he left the lair, he was actually getting cold and wondered if she felt the same. They kept walking in silence until it finally hit him:
"What were you doing in the streets so late at night?"
"Oh..." She seemed surprised by his question, her voice a comparison that made him realize how low he sounded "I was on a date actually..." She said showing her teeth in a straight smile that indicated self-awareness, well that explained the clothing. "The guy turned out to be a prick, so I bolted! I was completely lost when I heard all the fuss the store guy was making... Thank god I found that mess, actually... I was getting pretty scared."
Silence as they got closer and closer to the lair's street door.
"... It was a complete coincidence to find you, actually... I was watching the rerun of your brother's interview today... I am actually in love with him! "she said in a ambiguous tone "Can you introduce us? Do you think I have a chance?" Raph finally laughed. Not at the idea that Mikey was charming enough to acquire the interest a woman like Clara, but at the absurd fact she thought she had to ask if she had a chance. With Mikey?
"He's also a prick." Raphael responded sharply but with a captivating tone to his voice. Then... She laughed. Raph couldn't contain his own grin.
The first sunbeams were about to appear at the horizon and when the red-wearing turtle finally reached the large metal door, he felt a relief like never before.
"I'll call a cab and get inside… So you know… The guy doesn’t bail because of me."
"Ok." Clara said, a light smile in her cheeks. "It was nice to meet you..."
"Raphael." He added after realizing she never asked his name did she knew it already?
"Hope to see you around soon."
Raph nodded with uncertainty and grabbed the metal knob. Clara's last words engraved in his brain as he crossed the long corridor that led to his underground home.
Thanks for the tags @ilupant and @strawberrysae! ♥️♥️ This Piccrew is so cute! I choose the little Opposum because they keep our world safe from ticks and they don’t get enough love!
I gonna tag @amysteriousmessenger, @iwatobifuturefish, @gureishi and @kurashikis if you guys wanna do this!!!
I tag @shittylongcatposts @flanabananacakes @jellybeanjackrabbit @currentlyprocrastinating @korekiyo-shingucci @inthisblogwestanthechoitwins and anyone else who’d like to do this
The lovely @nildespirandum sent me this new Picrew - you can create real you and then fantasy you…
Here’s Real Nil:
And Fantasy Nil: I love those darling little fangs. Which can rip your throat clean off your spine. She’s sweet but damn, the girl can pack a punch.
So… here’s Real Me:
And “I’ll beat the shit out of you with my badass 8 foot staff” Fantasy Me:
One of my favorite stories to write was You’re Definitely Trouble, where Pandora turns out to be a fire demoness from Musphelheim. I’m fonder of her than I thought… Also, her hair is shinier and has more body.
This was really fun! Who is your badass fantasy self,
Thank you for the tag my Queen @caffiend-queen 🥺❤️ you’re so pweety 🥺😍😍 I gotta say, you could rip my throat apart with those fangs and I’d say thank you 🥺❤️
Here’s real me:
Fantasy me:
Ihad to be wolfie hehe my love for moon is abundant 🤭❤️
Loki and the Witchling - You are a healer working with the Avengers when Loki comes to join the team
Loki’s Witchlings (direct sequel to Loki and the Witchling)
Packless Monsters - You’re a werewolf who ends up in the company of Loki in the Avenger’s tower after saving Pepper Potts’ life.
The Sound of Silence - A mute Enhanced and Loki both move in to the Avengers tower on the same day.
The Witch’s Familiar - You’re a witch working with the team.Thor brings Loki to live at the Avenger’s tower after the events in New York. Problem is, Loki is in cat form and refuses to change back.
Winter’s Hearts - You’re a half-Jotun Valkyrie who has to live with the Avengers after helping them during a battle. Then Thor brings Loki to join the team. Can either of you thaw your frozen bruised hearts?
Monsters and Magic - You’re a vampire who helps the Avengers defeat an evil seethe of vampires. Loki befriends you after you end up in their custody.
Soulbonds and Fairy Dust - One of the fae decides to help out the Avengers. But there is more to this aid than what it first appears.
Beauty and the Beast - Loki is trapped in Jotun form under a curse. Can blind Morgan Stark somehow be the key to helping him break it?
Giftless - You’re Tony Stark’s niece, living with the Avengers, but have no powers of her own. Loki, a former villain, joins the superhero team, claiming that he has reformed, but can he be trusted?
Gifted - Sequel to Giftless
Handcuffs - Imagine you get accidentally handcuffed to Loki
You Have Heart - Soulmate AU where the first words you hear your soulmate say are tattooed on your skin. The reader has the words “You have heart” tattooed on her and learns what those words mean when it’s Loki who says them.
Hidden Strength - During the battle of New York, Loki meets a remarkable young woman. What will happen when he meets her again while he’s serving penance on Midgard for his crimes?
Exam Day - Imagine Loki walking you home after a long school day. - On hiatus
Loki x reader one shots:
Day at the Beach - The Avengers decide to take a day off at the beach.
Sick Little Jotun - Imagine when Loki is ill he shows his true form and is very insecure about it, but you comfort him
Imagine Braiding Loki’s Hair - Post mission with the avengers you get bored on the flight home and braid Loki’s hair.
Sleepless - Imagine not being able to sleep and wandering around in the Avengers Tower, but then Loki sees you and he reads you a book until you fall asleep in his arms and in the morning, the rest of the Avengers find you cuddling on the sofa.
Surprise - NSFW - Imagine Loki admitting he secretly enjoys being submissive and asking you to tie him up.
Loki and the Coffee - Loki messes with SHIELD’s coffee supply
Bored - NSFW - You’re Loki’s wife, Sigyn, and make the mistake of telling your husband that you’re bored one day. Though is it REALLY a mistake?
Heat - NSFW - Loki goes into a Jotun heat, and he’s absolutely terrified of what he might do to you, (Mortals being so fragile and all) so he does everything he can to protect you from himself
Prayer - NSFW - Imagine Loki can hear the prayers of his worshipers. And he decides to come answer yours in person.
The Ball - NSFW - Imagine Loki and Sigyn get bored at a feast on Asgard and decide to sneak off to enjoy each other instead
Shield’s Monster - NSFW - Imagine Jotun Loki in heat, chained to the wall in the basement because SHIELD don’t know how else to deal with him. You’re new, you go down, intrigued to see the ‘monster’ people are talking about. And you ‘accidentally’ set a really horny Jotun Loki loose…
Feels Like Death - Reader is on her period and miserable and Loki saves the day
Loki one shots:
The Courting of Lady Sigyn - Loki realizes he wants his friendship with Sigyn to become more
Too Much Mischief - NSFW - Sigyn gets called to teach her husband a lesson for causing too much mischief around the tower
Loki Other:
Of Numbers and Strange Friendships - Loki & Spiderman PLATONIC - Loki and Peter Parker somehow forge a friendship after one flippant comment. No one on the team quite understands how it happened. But it seems to do the god some good to have Peter as a friend.
Winter Soldier x OFC
Alpha and Omega - The Avengers rescue a werewolf from Hydra. Can she warm the Winter Soldier’s heart?
Captain America x reader:
Savior from Fangirls - Steve needs a date to a charity gala and you get voluntold to accompany him… despite of, or because of your crush
Friendly Face - You help Captain America as he’s fleeing from shield the day he wakes from the ice
Original works:
Child of Darkness - A vampire’s slave escapes and fights for her freedom.
Daughter of the Night (sequel to Child of Darkness)
Chosen - Shapeshifters are immune from becoming vampires. What will happen to Samantha when she suddenly finds herself Chosen?
When Donnie removed the sheet, Ariel saw a big weapons display case. Donnie made her this as of a safe way to put her weapons and keep them in good shape. He knew that the big bag would eventually start to damage the different type of blades and wood. She didn’t have anything besides her bag to put them in. It was also painted in her favorite patterned. It looked like space (Galaxy like). She smiled at Donnie.
Ariel: “thanks you, but how did you know I loved space?”
Don: “your plushy had space dessin in it’s ears, so I assumed that you like space.” She couldn’t quite tell if Donnie was blushing. He was so shy yet confident in him self. He to the display case to her room and helped her put her weapons in it. Then they went to the dojo to train a little.
( i know the surprise kinda suck)
A few days pass and she was starting to get tired of being indoors. While the boys were sleeping, she took a few weapons mostly her Sai and bo staff and left the lair. How she managed to get to the same ally was a mystery. She decided to climb on to the nearest building and went to the roof. She smiled as the fresh air blew in her hair. She was so happy of being outside that when she heard a loud thug, it scared her. When she turned around, she saw Raph looking at her with his arms cross. She gave him a small shy smiled. He just rolled his eyes and walk up to her.
Raph: “you know, if you wanted to go outside all you needed to do was ask.”
Ariel: “how did you know I left?”
Raph: “I was walking out of the bathroom when I saw y’a leave. I thought I would be best if I came along just to make sure nothing happens to y’a.” they stayed on the roof top and chatted for hours until Ariel fell asleep leaning on Raph. He gently picked her up and carried her back to the lair. Once he got there Leo was at the entrance with his arms cross and had a deadly glare on his face. The one that Raph knew would end badly for him, but he walked right past him and to Ariel’s room. He took the time to remove her weapons and her shoes. He then tucked her in and closed the door as he left the room. As soon as he sat foot in the living room, Leo was on his back with question.
Leo: “where were you and why was she asleep in your arms?”
Raph: “chillax. We just went outside for some fresh air and we talked. She ended up falling asleep and that’s when I came back with her. We can’t keep her locked in here, you know.” He looked at his older brother, then walk past him, until Leo put a hand on his chest stopping him. Leo was going to say something when their father came up to them. Leo removed his hand from Raph and Raph walk away back to his room.
Splinter: “come with me my son.” He returned to the green house with Leo. They sat down with some nice tea. Splinter looked at Leonardo with confusion. Leo like to consider himself as the alpha.
Splinter: “tell me, my son. Why did you react that way with Raphael? Knowing very well that he did not do anything to her.” Leonardo knew he had to tell something to his sensei sooner or later, but right know he himself didn’t know why he even reacted that way. Maybe there was something inside of him at knew but has yet to be discovered by him.
hey guys hope you like it so far. this was my last chapter for vigilante but i will have more fic coming out soon. if you enjoyed please leave a like and follow for more. i also take request. thanks guys.:)
The next morning, Ariel woke up well rested. She reaches for her phone to look at the time only to see it was 10:30AM. She got dressed and when to find the boys. Mikey was the first to notice her. He was sitting in living room playing some kind of game that Ariel knew nothing about.
Mikey: “good morning sweetcheeks.” He smiled up at her as she approached the couch and took a cite next to him. “you woke up later then we though. Are you hungry? I can make you something if you want? Coffee, tea, hot chocolate?”
Ariel: “thanks but I’m not really hungry. But a hot chocolate would be nice…” her voice trailed down as if she has gotten shy all of the sudden. Mikey smiled as he placed a gentle hand on her knee before getting up to go make her a hot coco. She smiled at him but was quick to look down. There were really nice with her but why. They just met her. She was so lost in her own thoughts that she didn’t notice Raph sitting down next to her. He was curious of course. She operantly mastered ninjitsu and she is only 16. Mikey returned to the couch next to Ariel as he gave her the hot chocolate. She was brought out of her thought by the smell of the beverage.
Ariel: “thanks you...” she then looked to Raph. “hi… didn’t notice you”
Raph: “hey. What were you thinking about? It must be important for you to not notice me and I wasn’t being silent.” He smirked at her then look at the tv.
Ariel: “its nothing really.” She took a drink and smiled. She watches Mikey play video games with Raph. She ended up leaning a little on Raph without noticing. Raph glances down at her then return his attention to the tv. Moments later Leo and Donnie walk into the living room and sat in their own couch. Raphael was so big that they couldn’t see Ariel sitting between the two brothers.
Leo: “have you guys seen Ariel yet?” he was going to say something else when she pops her head to look at the leader. She looks half asleep but didn’t care she was comfortable leaning on the big guy anyway.
Ariel: “hello…” she said as she lifted her mug filled with chocolate goodness. Before returning to her comfortable spot. Leo opened a book he was reading.
Don: “did you sleep well last night?” he asks as he opened his laptop.
Ariel: “yup! Like a rock.” Her statement made the boys laughs a little. Mikey ended up getting a third controller and handed it to Snow. They stayed like that for most of the day, at one point, Snow was getting cold.
Ariel: “uhm can I borrow a hoodie from one of you. It’s chilli.” Raph got up and went to get her just that. They heard Casey walk into the lair with multiple boxes of pizza in hand. Ariel got up to go joined the others. Raph came up to her with a warm hoodie.
Raph: “got it striate from the dryer.” He smiles down at her as she put the hoodie that was way to big. Mikey nudge Donnie and the arm and motion towards Ariel and Raph. They all went to the kitchen to eat. Leo notice Ariel with Raph hoodie and smiled.
Leo: “nice shirt Ariel. But I seen it somewhere before.”
Raph: “let her be, she was cold and it was in the dryer. But I don’t understand why girls love over syce hoodies anyway. Girls are complicated.” He ruffled Ariel hair before sitting down at the table. They all chatted and ate a lot of pizza.
Mikey: “girl there is a lot more. Here have another slice.” She smiled at him
Ariel: “no thanks Mikey but I’m full.”
Mikey: “you only ate one slice.”
Casey: “for some people one is enough. Beside Ariel doesn’t eat much. But hide the chocolate when the time comes.”
Ariel: “really Jones?” she shook her head and got up to put her plate in the sink. She left them to go in her room, once there she sat on her bed and looked at her phone. She sighs at the pictures she was looking at. Then someone was knocking on her door.
Leo: “can we come in?”
Ariel: “sure…”
Leo and Donnie walked into her room and close the door behind them. They had question that they needed her to answer. Simple questions like her birthday, allergies, medication, the we must need to know now question. They both sat besides her.
Don: “is everything okay? You look depress.”
Ariel: “I’m fine, I guess. I’m still trying to get use to all this.”
Leo: “the it have to do with Casey mentioning that you like to eat chocolates on your period?” she started to blush as he knew that Casey made uncomfortable. “don’t worry, Casey’s a jerk and Mikey gives the best cuddles if you need some during that time.” He got up and left. Donnie on the other hand wanted to spend time with her.
Don: “come I want to show you something in my lab.” She got up with him and went to the lab. Don closed the door behind him. There was a big sheet covering something and it had Ariel’s name on it.
Ariel: “what is it?”
Don: “it’s a surprise.”
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The next morning, Ariel woke up at eight o’clock sharp just like April said. She got up and went to the kitchen. She made a nice cup of hot chocolate for herself and a cup of coffee for April. When April came into the kitchen, she smiled at the cup of coffee ready for her. Ariel was a sweetheart even with what happened to her 11 years ago. They both ate breakfast in a comfortable silence. April decided to break the silence.
April: “Hey girl. What are you planning on doing today?”
Ariel: “you know probably going to trained with my sensei. Why are you asking?”
April: “I just want to make sure you’ll be alright. I don’t want you to be lonely.”
Ariel: “Oh… don’t worry for me. I got my sensei and my friends. Ill be fine, besides I got you that I can bug all day.” She smiles with a giggle, then she got up and put her plate in the sink and went to get dress. When she returns to the April to thanks her before she left to go to her sensei for training. April always wonder why she would carry a big bag with her but never question her on that. She knew that Ariel didn’t have much. Once she got to the dojo, she was greeted by her sensei.
Yoshi: “Hello Ariel. I thought I told you that there was no training today.”
Ariel: “Hello sensei. I know but I got nothing else to do and my friends are all busy.”
Yoshi: “I see, but I cannot let you trained all day. It is not healthy for you. But I heard that there is a convention in town and it is related to Japanese culture. You should go and have fun.”
Ariel: “oh…sure. Can I leave my bag here with you? Ill come and get it later.” He nods and handed her a pass to the convention as he knew that she couldn’t say no. She took it with a smile and thanks him before leaving and grabbing the nearest subway train to down town. Once she reaches the convention, she was amazed buy what she saw. She knew that her friends and her sensei gave her some money for her to get somethings and in case there is an emergency. She spends the entire day there. She bought a few things like a little bonsai tree. When she was in the subway on the way back to her sensei dojo. She told him everything she sawed and showed him what she bought including her little bonsai tree that had some beautiful red and green leaves. She told him good night then left with her bag. She had a weird feeling that she was being followed but brush off that feeling. It was probably just someone going in the same direction. She knew that only creeps that would arrases someone on the street. A hand landed on her shoulder and she turned around ready to fight off who ever touched her, but to her surprise, she was greeted by officer Jones.
Ariel: “Jesus Casey! I could have seriously hurt you. Why didn’t you just call my name?”
Casey: “Sorry snow. But you need to come with me.” He pointed to his car before adding. “We need to talk about something.”
All Ariel could do was nod and followed him to the car. Once she got in that she knew that he had found something about her parents’ murder. He mostly hangs with her if she called him but besides that he keeps his distance to keep her safe.
Ariel: “Casey does it have something to do with my parents?” She asks as her voice started to tremble a little. Casey was the officers responsible about Ariel parents.
Casey: “we found out that they were murder by the shredder.” He looks down and sighs. “I’m sorry Ariel but…we be believed that you may be in danger.”
Ariel felt tears in her eyes. She knew that her parents loved her and would never abandon her without a reason. Now that she knew that the Shredder was responsible, she had a better reason to fight them.
Ariel: “Thanks for telling me…” Casey stared the car and started to drive off.
Casey: “that’s not all. I’m taking you to some of my friends to make sure you will be safe. I know you know ninjitsu but April and I think its best if you go stay with them for a few days even their sensei agreed with us on this mater.”
Ariel: “Wait… you know April? And you never told me?” she seams confused about all that why didn’t he just took her to her sensei and why going to another sensei anyway but remained silent for the rest of the ride. Casey pull the car to a stop in a dark ally way and got out. Ariel opened the door and got out. She could easily see 4 figures standing in the shadows.
Ariel: “if their supposed to be ninjas they’re not doing a good job of being unseen.” April giggle and move forward to greeted them with a smile.
April: “I know that you master ninjitsu but if the Shredder finds you. You won’t be able to fight him alone or with your friends without putting them in danger.”
A voice from the shadows spoke.
Leo: “we were not trying to be invisible we let you be able to see us.” Ariel raised an eyebrow in their direction. She didn’t believe that for one bit.
Donnie: “the foot clan can track anyone down. No matter where they are.”
Raph: “yeah. and with y’a hair color of yours it made it easy for them to find y’a.”
Ariel: “and what if I don’t want to stay with you? I could had gone to my own sensei.” She looks directly at the figure that had katanas but one with a playful body language came up next to him.
Mikey: “true but we took down the Shredder once and that huge thing in the sky a few months ago. Not to brag or anything but yeah we did that.” He started to flex when one of them wacked him in the head. She sighs as she looks down then look back at Casey.
Ariel: “I don’t have a choice, do I?” he shook his head with a smile.
Casey: “don’t worry their just teenagers like you beside their fun when you get use to them.” Ariel looked back in their direction.
Ariel: “they don’t look like teenagers.”
Raph: “well sorry to disappoint y’a but we are.”
Leo: “I think its time to go back to the lair. Mikey you know the drill.” With that one of them approached her and put a pillow case over her head before she could even process what she saw.
When they arrive at the lair, they were greeted by Splinter. The smell wasn’t that bad for being in the sewers. Mikey gently put me back on my feet. He was talking the entire was, witch she found amusing. She felt that he only had three fingers on each hand. She felt his skin was kind of rough and was that scaly?
Splinter: “I apologies for the pillow case on your head but we need to keep this place a secret.” He nodded towards his youngest son to remove the casing over her head. She heard him whisper to her.
Mikey: “please don’t freak out…” he trailed off and she wonder why he had asked her that. He slowly removed the casing. Ariel took sometime to adjust to the lighting. Then she understood why he asked her that. In front of her stood four giants mutant turtles and a giant mutated rat. He looked wise and caring. The she notices Mikey, that was the smallest, was kind of scared but you didn’t know why.
Ariel: “now that’s explain your size, and that Vern didn’t do shit when it came to the shredder.” Mikey with orange slowly approached her.
Mikey: “you’re not freaked out about us??” Ariel just shuck her head. Mikey expression completely change. He was going to say something when the one in blue stopped him. He looked like the oldest and the leader of them.
Leo: “my name is Leonardo and you must have guest that he is Mikey.”
Mikey: “it’s short for Michelangelo.” He said with the biggest smile.
Splinter: “my name is Splinter but you can call me sensei if you want.” He then turns to his son and nod to them before going to what she presumed to be his room. Then the one in red came up to her and at that moment she knew that she was going to leave him alone.
Raph: “names Raphael but call me Raph.” He then left to go to his room probably. The one with the glasses was kind of cute. He was tall and wasn’t as muscular then his brothers but he was defiantly the smartest one.
Don: “I’m Donatello but you can call me Donnie or Don just don’t call me D please.” As he looked at her she saw how beautiful his eyes were. They were golden brown, something that she never saw before. Leo propose to give her a tour and Mikey was the one that eagerly showed me around. When we passed the gym, she saw how much Raph could lift. But she didn’t look long before she dragged away by Mikey. He finished the tour by showing her Donnie’s lab. He pushed her into the lab gently. She looked back at him confused.
Ariel: “you’re not coming in?”
Mikey: “I’m not allowed in their since I ended breaking things.” He then motions to her to look around. She saw Donnie at kind of computer. She approached him and she noticed that he had saw her on one of his monitors.
Don: “you like the tour?” he didn’t even turn around to speak to her as she stood next to him. She was focus on something on the screen.
Ariel: “are those the city’s camera system? How did you even get access to them?” Donnie was amused by her curiosity.
Don: “I hacked into the system years ago and I’m also the one that made most of the gadgets and the heating system. No one tough me that I just learned on my own.” He was bragging to her but she didn’t mind. He showed her to the spare room they had prepared for her. Her bag was already there along with Leonardo. He smiled at her as he lifted her new little tree.
Leo: “I have never seen one this color before.”
Ariel: “I got it at the Japanese convention down town. I always wanted one so now I have one. Their hard to find around here.” She went to her bag as she heard small chirping sounds. She turned around and saw Donnie leave. Leo turned around and looked at her and knew she was going to ask the question.
Leo: “it’s turtle language.” Ariel just nod before she gabbed something in her bag.
Leo: “if you need anything, I’ll be right across the hall. I know this is new but you’ll get use to it.” She looked at him with a small hint of sadness.
Ariel: “I know, I’m just not used to being with a lot of people when I seep somewhere. I had problems in the past with others.” She looked down.
Leo: “you won’t have to worry about anything. No one with hurt or try anything on you. We may be turtles but we now better then to do such a thing.” He walks to the door before adding. “you are welcome to join us tomorrow morning for training. Good night Ariel.” He closes the door and left. What he told her made her feel safer. She took out all of her weapons and put them all up on the wall as they knew that she would bring them with her. She changed into her pyjamas and took out her favorite plushy. She really like plushies. It comforted her and made her happy. She climbed into the bed and laid down. It really was a comfortable bed. She felt asleep instantly. A few hours later, Donnie was going to bed but before he went to check on Ariel. He opened the door of her room and saw her sound asleep with her plushie. It was a purple bunny with very long ears. He smiles and close the door again then went to bed.
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