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remmushound · 3 years

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Curse of the Clans part 20! @scentedcandlecryptid @selfindulgenz @rottmnt-addict

It took a while, but eventually Raphael was able to find his way using Tang Shen’s instructions. He was glad that she wrote it down, otherwise he would’ve gotten lost long ago. The map brought Raphael across the entire length of the Hidden City, far beyond the area Bishop had chosen for him, to the very ends of the space. He arrived at a massive, metal wall spanning what must have been hundreds of feet above his head; it was too high for Raphael to be able to see the end of it. Staring up, he felt an overwhelming sense of insignificance in such a big, open place.

“Wow…”

The mutant walked into a wall. He stumbled and almost fell, and only when he looked for the source of his collision did he realize it wasn’t a wall at all. He stood facing a chest; a massive, broad chest with muscles chiseled and defined from years of work. His eyes slowly followed the length of the body upward, until he found a small head staring down at him, flashing yellowed fangs and glowing, predatory eyes down at him.

“Can we help you?” The guard growled.

We? Raphael looked around and soon found a second guard, just as big and just as angry.

“Whoo—“ Raphael waved his arms in a panic as he backed up as fast as he could to put some distance between him and the giants. “You’re big! Real big! Are you the council?”

“No.” The other guard said, nodding toward the long hallway behind him that looked like something out of a horror movie. “They’re through there.”

“Uh— okay.” Raphael smiled and breathed out a laugh to try and block out his anxiety; it didn't work. “Can I just eh… squeeze past ya then—?”

The guards moved in tighter to protect the hallway. Raphael walked right into them and was quite promptly forced back.

“Hey, I gotta get through there—“ Raphael tried.

“The council isn’t currently taking any visitors.” The first guard said.

“Especially not without an appointment.” The second guard almost growled.

Raphael backed up again to give himself and the guards some space. He eyed them up, trying to find any source of weakness or vulnerability in the massive yokai. If they had any, they certainly didn't have it on display, and they didn't seem happy to be being eyed up by such a smaller creature. Raphael swallowed. He really wished Leonardo was there; he was always a better judge of character than Raphael was.

“H...how does one eh… get an appointment?” Raphael asked, standing up a little straighter.

“There’s a wait list.”

“Wait list?” Raphael tilted his head.

“Yeah.” The other guard said, “Current wait time is five years.”

Raphael felt his heart drop into his stomach. “Five years? No no no no, I only have two weeks!”

The left guard smiled, almost seeming to savor Raphael’s fear. “I don’t know what to tell you. You can’t just skip the line.”

“I… but I need…” Raphael felt like crying, but he didn't let himself. That would only make the guards even happier, and Raphael didn't want that. Maybe this was some sort of test? Surely he couldn’t be expected to get a blessing without earning it! He just had to fight his way through!

Raphael grabbed his tonfa and gave a flip for show. The guards tilted their heads, and when Raphael charged them with a loud cry, they didn't move from their placement. Even as Raphael brought his tonfa down upon them, they neither flinched nor cared nor moved. After a short moment of Raphael striking them repeatedly, one of them pressed their hand against Raphael’s head and forced him back out of range so he was only hitting air.

“Are you done yet?”

“Depends: Can I go through?” Raphael asked.

“No.”

“Then no!” Raphael growled and started to swing once more, to the greater annoyance of the guards.

“What’s going on?” A new voice, quizzical and deep, echoing down the hall.

“Hello?” Raphael called down the tunnel, getting as close to the opening as he could against the resistance of the guards. “I’m Hamato Raphael—ah—“ The guards pushed him back, but Raphael charged forward again, “I need to talk to you!”

The guards shoved him. Raphael stumbled and fell, the shockwave shooting through his body though the pain was very minimal. It was mostly just frustration that plagued him, and he couldn’t help but growl in the direction of the guards.

“We already told you—“ One of the guards began to say.

“Let him pass.” The voice came once more.

The guards seemed dumbstruck. They looked back at the tunnel as if they couldn’t believe what they were hearing, and then they looked back at Raphael with eyes of pure rage. Raphael didn't bother trying to hide his smug smirk as he made his way past them, the two of them parting to let him through but still scowling as he passed. The tunnel was dark and had an ominous chill to it, with a sugary, strawberry smell growing so strong that Raphael could taste it.

The tunnel wasn’t as long as Raphael had initially expected. There are hallways in his lair longer than this one, but not nearly as open. In fact, it seemed more like a long room than a hallway. Then it opened into a much bigger room illuminated in gold. Look at he might, Raphael couldn’t locate any source where the light could be coming from. It seemed to just exist on its own. He didn't see anyone, so he ascended the steps that and, after a long upward journey, soon found himself on a large platform. Beyond the platform all he could see was a seemingly endless, dark abyss. He gulped and stayed as close to the center as he could; he tried not to look down anymore, and so instead he looked up. That’s when he saw them.

Heads. Three heads, with scowls and glowing gold eyes and mouths hung just slightly open, the lighting not unlike a fireplace lit in a dark room.

“Woah…” Raphael gasped softly.

“Why are you here?”

Raphael couldn’t tell which head had spoken. None of their mouths moved when the words were being said, and none of them showed any indication of even knowing Raphael was there. It was almost like Shelldon was in his early days before Donatello gave him the expressions feature.

The moment Raphael could find his breath, he used it to explain his predicament to the trio. The heads listened silently; at least, Raphael hoped they were listening. He really didn't want to explain it again. He was never any good at explaining things in detail, and another sad pang pulled at his heart. That was Donatello’s expertise.

“So…” Raphael finally let himself breathe again, picking up his tonfa and offering it to the lead head. “Are… you the king?”

“I might be.” The voice belonged to the lead head no doubt, even if his mouth still wasn’t moving. “I can try to assist.”

“Place your tonfa on the ground and turn around.” A second voice, more feminine and soft; one of the other heads.

“And under no circumstances may you look.” A third voice, deepest of the three. “We will tell you when you may turn around.”

Raphael did as he was told, placing the tonfa as close to the edge as he dared move them and turned his back to the trio, keeping his eyes screwed shut. He flinched and tensed as he heard a loud noise that was almost enough to deafen him, like something Raphael might expect to hear in Donatello’s lab. An ugly sound of grinding metal that made his teeth chatter and gave him a shiver down his shell. The sound didn't last for long, but it was long enough for Raphael to know he never wanted to hear it again. After that, it was oddly silent.

Silence was never a good thing. Silence meant that his brothers were up to no good, or that they were in danger, or that he was alone. Raphael learned to fear silence, and though he tried his best to obey the request of the head, anxiety started to bubble in his chest. What could they be doing that they didn't want him to see? A ninja should never turn his back to anyone he just met! Was this another test? A test of patience? Raphael didn't have much of that. He had to look. No— no he wasn’t allowed to, he had to resist. But what could they be doing?

His eyeridges creased. He held his breath trying to get rid of the thoughts that plagued him. He couldn’t look, he wasn’t allowed! He wasn’t allowed to look!

Raphael opened an eye and glanced behind him, just for a second before his eye snapped shut again. But it was too late, and he had seen what they didn't want him to see. He didn't even know what it was! Something long and slimy, like a tentacle. Something Raphael would expect to see on an octopus or jellyfish, except lined with short spikes along the ridge of it. Pink and gooey like a chewed-up wad of bubble gum reaching for his tonfa!

Raphael had to wait several more minutes before he was finally addressed.

“You. Looked.” The lead head spoke in his thunder voice.

Raphael’s mouth went dry. He turned quickly to the lead head, breathing heaving and giving a bow to try and fix the mistake he had made. “I—I’m sorry—“

“YOU. LOOKED!” The voice boomed a powerful anger, and the walls and ground of the room vibrated his rage.

“IM SORRY!” Raphael cried again.

“LEAVE!”

With the last word gave a powerful hurricane of wind that forced Raphael off of his feet. He grabbed his Tonfa as they tried to fly away from him, and he was tossed through the reverberating air all the way back through the hallway and out past the guards.

#council of heads!#what could they be?~

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thelostandforgottenangel · 7 years

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Mind Tricks... One-shot

Okay so this will get pretty dark... Like SAINW DARK! If you can't stomach blood and major graphic detail please don't destroy your wonderful minds - I was in a dark place when I wrote this so my apologies.

(It has a lot of depressing stuff/colorful language/maybe a happy ending)

So fair warning - now if you are into all that and more have at it and enjoy loves

I don't own TMNT but this is from my AU stories so feel free to let me know what you think and how it was if you can get through the story

She had just taken over on her shift of watch around two that morning after finishing her last one around an hour before the teen’s eyes scanning the woods around them moved down the roof so she could see inside the window barely glimpsing her brother’s shells as they slept knowing her father and friends were just down stairs in the separate rooms thankful Mikey had managed to stay awake long enough for her to get in a short nap before she took over his shift seeing he could barely hold his eyes open

It meant pulling a double shift on three hours rest in the last few days but she knew he didn’t feel good and was sick they were at a disadvantage if attacked

She kept a tight grip on her blade ready for anything before hearing some movements off to the left keeping to the shadows as she watched the tree line her heart kicking up a beat faster before letting her internal guard drop seeing a deer and its fawn grazing on the green grass just outside the woods

She sighed knowing her nerves had been frayed past their limits from the recent ordeals that had sent the small family retreating to the cabin running from the city with the Foot hot on their trail but had managed to lose them two days later

That didn’t make them drop their guard the five of them had been on constant watch duty the guys watching the house taking shifts while she stayed near the road watching the only entrance and exit to the property until someone came to take her place meaning they were all stressed

She sighed putting her head down before a small tap behind her made her turn seeing nothing behind her looking back to the yard before her heart slammed to a halt seeing the massive figure standing in the center of the clearing getting to her feet tapping on the window fast

“Guys get up!”

Leonardo and Raphael were at her side immediately as she jumped into action landing on the grass confused when she looked up but he wasn’t there anymore “What’s the matter little sister?” she spun breathing in frantic gasps as she looked around them in alarm

“Kid what’s going on?”

She looked behind her as they all hit the ground obviously not understanding what had her panicked as she turned searching in front of her “It’s Shredder… I-I just saw - he was just right there” she could feel the air growing heavy as they all glanced around their weapons already in hand ready for anything getting back to back in the yard waiting for the inevitable

Her body was stiff as she closed her eyes listening to everything around her catching the smallest shuffle behind her before the guys had moved spinning on her heels as a blade came down on her wondering how in the hell he had gotten between all of them and why there were no Foot soldiers with him but didn’t think twice in following suit as Raphael attacked the Shredder knocking him away from the girl with their older brother before Michelangelo and Donatello were there waving for her to stay back as they all went at him together

She kept to the back as they went after the man something compelling her to listen to them even though she wanted to help, the orange banded turtle bolted forward just as the older three turtles were knocked to the ground making her move “I got this guy!” he slammed into the armored man head on holding him off kicking him back as he caught his nunchucks before Shredder was right there in front of him appearing without warning from the other side of the yard

She only saw the flash of his blade against the full moon before her brother stiffened glancing down as their enemy stepped back pulling his now red stained sword free of the turtle’s body chuckling at the youngest hit the ground with the smallest whimper “N-NO MIKEY!”

Her cries drew the other’s attention as she flew forward only to be knocked away when he broke her sword as if it were made of plastic seeing Leo jump in followed by Raphael as she rushed to the turtles side seeing the bleeding wound right where his heart would have been as she picked up his hand pressing a finger to his wrist searching for his pulse “M-Mikey… Mikey come on wake up – don’t do this to us Mikey” she had placed her body between him and the fight trying to shelter him from further harm before Donnie was there at his down brother’s side pulling him to safety waving for her to follow still holding tight to him as she patted his face choking out a pained sob “Mikey-”

Raph was thrown across the yard slamming into a tree and the blue banded turtle went head to head with the man his sword meeting each attack blocking every blow as she stood protectively in front of the younger two of her older siblings looking back to see the purple banded turtle shaking as he leaned over his baby brother sobbing softly his fingers pressed into his neck waiting for a pulse that would never come as blood soaked his pants leg

A pained cry drew her eyes seeing Raphael shoved to the side before the man’s blade met Leo’s knocking it away as he slashed at the turtle’s throat with one clawed hand making him stumble back towards the teen as he turned looking at his younger sibling’s holding tight to his neck seeming panicked as he tried to speak making a gut wrenching gurgle hearing Donnie scream as he pulled his hand away seeing the deep crimson flowing in rivers down his plastron from the gash in his flesh before she felt the spray of something warm hit her as he went down choking on his own blood as he struggled to draw a breath

“LEO!!” she dropped at his side her hands quickly going to cover the gushing wound unable to stop the tears that were pouring down her blood splattered face as more of the hot red fluid soaked her with every beat of the leader’s heart shaking as she tried to comfort him holding his hand when he reached for her only seconds before he stopped struggling in her arms “N-No… no no big brother-” she shook him gently still keeping her hand over his throat already able to feel the severity of the injury but didn’t want to see it knowing it would just make all of this a reality shaking him harder when he didn’t respond watching the light leaving his eyes as his pupils dilated “L-Leo… LEO… DON’T LEAVE ME! STAY WITH US! LEO STAY WITH ME PLEASE!”

Donatello was at her side as she looked up breathing fast before cradling the massive turtle in her arms mumbling to him incoherently seeing the fear in his lifeless blue eyes nuzzling her face against his trying to stir him before looking to the genius for help as a pained roar jolted both of them never realizing Raphael had rushed to her side the moment the leader had died in her arms

“Raphael wait!”

He slammed into the man never reacting to her voice as Donnie took his older brother from her unable to hide his pain as he cried hugging the oldest turtle to him as she shifted to comfort him but he shook his head looking back where Mikey was laying before pointing where she had seen Raphael last “Go I’ll be right behind you”

She didn’t say anything grabbing up the blade closest to her running for the trees still able to hear the fight finally coming through some trees blocking the swipe of Shedder’s sword as the biggest turtle kicked him out of the way getting to her side before he could get on his feet “Let’s take ‘im down kid”

“For Mikey and Leo”

He looked over nodding seeing the pain in her face as she gripped Leonardo’s katana staying at his side as they flew forward attacking together not giving him the chance to get in his own blows as the rage too over her mind seeing both Mikey and Leo’s fear filled faces as he took their lives

She wasn’t going to let him walk away from this

Raphael watched her back as she protected his shell swiping at the man catching his helmet at the last second, he hadn’t seen her coming as she hit him again twisting her hips kicking him in the neck pitching the helmet off as Raphael plunged one sai into his shoulder disarming him before he grabbed him from behind as she delivered the final blow

A spray of blood hit the grass and her as she backed off sobbing franticly once the man lay dead at her feet looking up to meet the golden orbs of her mate seeing the tears he was fighting before she looked back hearing a ruckus behind them before April’s shrieks met their ears knowing she must have found the two deceased turtles with the genius who was no doubt still with his lost brothers

Raph pulled her into his side giving her a hug as she broke losing her mind at the thought of the two being gone before she was walking back knowing he was going to dispose of the body waving for her to get back to the others before they came looking for them

She got to the house stopping to see Casey was standing back by the porch in shock as she moved closer her emerald green eyes locked on the scene in front of her letting the pain crash over her as April held Michelangelo to her chest sobbing Donnie at her side trying to console the young reporter who was morning the loss of their friends before seeing the old rat holding tight to his oldest son only a few feet away

Her heart broke all over again seeing the torcher her father was going through having lost two of his sons – his oldest who strived to be like his master in every single way and his youngest; his baby boy who he spoiled rotten even to the last few days

She stood there sobbing as their father howled out in pain gathering the blue masked turtle to his chest as his black eyes landed on the orange banded body saying something in Japanese that she couldn’t translate at the moment dropping letting the pain engulf her before heavy steps came up behind her not moving thinking it was Raphael since they stopped right behind her

Donatello glanced up as she watched the rest of her family fall apart by the deaths before his honey brown eyes widened in fear “LOOK OUT RAVEN!” she turned catching the back side of a fist sending her spiraling across the grass her breath catching as she realized who had just hit her seeing Donnie jumping up to go help her as Casey grabbed April by the arm pulling her to run before they were struck down by an unseen assailant

Master Splinter jumped up to help the two humans but didn’t make it but two steps before he was down blood soaking the ground beneath him as he twitched but never got back up her eyes finally fell on the person Donnie was fighting not understanding how he was there

Shedder was dead – her and Raph had killed him – but here he was going head to head with the angry genius

Her body ached as she forced herself to move looking everywhere for the red masked turtle while stumbling towards the bodies near the porch stopping when she blinked and they were instantly gone leaving nothing but a red stain where the three had fallen looking back as the tall turtle was shoved back running closer just as Shredder lifted his hand throwing several blades in her direction unable to stop before a hand shoved her away

She looked up at the pained scream her body freezing upon seeing Donatello had been hit moving fast to his side removing one from his leg as he ripped the two in his side free pushing her behind him as the man started their way “R-Run I’ll hold him off – go find Raph”

“I’m not leaving you… we’ll hold him off together and Raphie will be here soon to help” his brown orbs fell on her as she moved to his side taking his hand as she lifted her blade seeing he wasn’t in any condition to fight but telling him to fall back would just be met with resistance “I’m not losing you too Don – I can’t lose you” she placed his bo in his grasp as he nodded in understanding taking a deep breath before she launched forward

The plan was to keep him busy just long enough for Donnie to recover taking a hit before leaping to her feet once more staying on him ducking his fist catching the other to her side as a leg flew over her head knocking him away stopping only long enough to pull her to her feet before Donnie joined in on the attack

Her body was moving on its own staying beside the turtle as they repeatedly attacked the man not giving an inch even when he got in a lucky hit sending both flying before Don screamed out again as more knives hit him this time hitting him in both shoulders and the other leg as she ran to his side hearing the dark chuckle before she was sent flying again slamming into a tree before another scream filled the air as she pushed herself to move seeing more blades sink into the turtle’s body looking like their enemy was going for the most pain instead of a kill

She forced herself up stumbling as blood dripped from a deep gash in her forehead moving back across the yard even as the purple banded turtle yelled for her to run jumping in the way as he started towards the injured two but just as he was going in for the blow a fist met his helmet knocking him away before she was protectively behind a cracked carapace “Hands off my girl bastard”

“Raphael!”

He looked back grinning at her before she spun dropping to Donnie’s side gasping at the damage working quickly to remove the blades seeing his arms were useless as he tried to move them

Her heart sunk knowing there was no way she could get him up and to safety with his legs messed up looking back to see Raph was holding the man off unable to scream as he was taken to the ground before the metal figure was over her grabbing her by the hair as she moved to protect him knocking her to the side kicking the turtle over towards his dead brothers laughing as Donnie tried to move unable to work up the strength in his limbs before a pained grunt found her ears as his foot landed on the turtles shell hard pinning him to the ground

A loud crack echoed around her as he pressed down chuckling as Donatello’s shell started giving as he screamed out clawing into the earth making her jump up “Stop it Shredder! Leave him alone” the pressure let up for only a second before the heavy foot slammed down again cracking the shell further pulling a frantic scream from the turtle as her hand reached out for him as if she could stop it from happening “STOP IT – STOP!!” the man chuckled as a gut wrenching crunch filled the air cutting his screams short as he went limp on the grass seeing blood explode onto the man’s suit her body retching seeing the foot lift leaving a hole where he had crushed what she had always thought to be a bullet proof shell as her screams ripped through the air “D-D-DONNIE!”

She couldn’t stop the shrieks even if she wanted her body in a state of shock just screaming at the top of her lungs upon seeing it

“NO! GODDANMIT YA BASTARD!!”

She was still screaming when he backed off avoiding the enraged red masked turtle as the woman inched forward her body shaking so bad she fell a few times her vision blurred as she choked out his name again wrapping her arms around his neck patting his face praying he was still alive even if she knew deep down he was no longer suffering her heart just needed to hear him laugh once more trying not to look at the wound but the spray of blood that hit her was enough to force her gaze down until she felt like she was going to be sick

Words couldn’t describe what she was looking at seeing the shards of his thick shell in the mess that was left seeing his spine that was fused into the shell had snapped and his internal organs were destroyed as the pool of blood under him finally stopped growing seeping into the earth beneath them hearing a choked sob turning to see Shredder had gotten the upper hand

Raphael went down only to be grabbed by his throat lifted off the ground until his feet were no longer touching moving towards the frightened teen as she choked out another cry “I told you I’d make you pay my daughter”

“S-She’s not … yer daughter-bastard!”

Raphael struggled as the man’s hand closed around his neck harder choking him as she tried to move but nothing was responding her tear soaked face going pale as the human moved closer his red eyes on her as his grip continued to tighten until the massive turtle couldn’t breathe “L-Let him go – please I’m begging you don’t hurt him and I’ll go with you” her words were met with a thunderous laugh as he looked back to the turtle knowing he had heard them but she realized it wasn’t enough “LET HIM GO NOW!”

The turtle kicked him in the side weakening with every second he couldn’t breathe as the man shot her a huge smile “You have yet to suffer enough girl – you should have took my offer in the beginning now you pay the full price”

The world stopped as his hand closed before the sickening crack met her ears seeing the turtle go limp as he hung there small echoes of his muscles twitching before she watching him drop hitting the ground hard

She heard the screech she tried to choke down as her eyes flew from one body to the next before she cried out scrabbling to his side her mind shattered seeing the golden orbs on her holding no light, no fire, no life - her love gone

“Don’t leave me – not you too Raphie… R-Raph come back” she cradled his head feeling the ache growing as his head flopped to the side before she could catch it sobbing as she pulled him closer kissing his face as her sobs grew louder until she was screaming again “RAPHAEL!!!”

She couldn’t fight the pain – she couldn’t move as Shredder closed in on her as she looked up surrounded by the bodies of the men she cared for meeting deaths eyes not caring anymore praying the end was going to come soon

“Rave… Rave…Rave-”

His sword went up as more screams filled the air around her suddenly feeling so warm just waiting on the blow that seemed to never come as she watched his blades descend on her before the world grew black

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“RAVEN – KID WAKE UP”

The screams got louder as she opened her eyes scrambling back in the dark before a set of hands were on her face still unable to see “NO! NO I’M SORRY DON’T LEAVE ME – PLEASE DON’T LEAVE!!!!” she sobbed her body shaking violently as she screamed incoherently shoving the arms away that tried to grab her fighting to get away thinking Shredder was still after her as more tears fell “GET AWAY – GET AWAY FROM ME- NO STOP…. RAPHIE… LEO, MIKEY… DONNIE HELP!!”

“RAVE IT’S ME! baby, hey – hey it’s just Raph! It’s Raphael kid” she looked up seeing the door flying open before her eyes landed on the turtle at her side finding the fear looking back when he slowly shushed her trying his best to calm him down “It’s just me kid – it’s Raph”

“R-Raphie…” she shattered when he nodded wiping the tears away even though more replaced them as the teen launching forward wrapping her arms around him as the cries became uncontrollable clinging for dear life to him as he rocked her “Your alive – your alive… oh thank god your okay”

She cried into his chest her grip tightening as he slowly stroked her back hoping she would calm down enough that he could get her to relax again “It’s okay kid – ‘m here I got ya” she shook her head whimpering as her cries got louder until she was screaming out in pain startling him as he quickly wrapped both arms protectively around her body wishing he knew why she was in such a state

“T-Their dead… I couldn’t do anything he killed Mikey-he stuck Mikey in the chest and slit Leo’s throat then he stabbed Donnie before crushing his shell before snapping your neck - I couldn’t stop him from killing you four or hurting dad and April or Casey… I’m sorry - they were killed because of me”

He shook his head clutching the girl tighter as the three figures moved further into the room as she cried out falling apart in the massive turtle’s arms as he tried to calm his frantic mate

He had been fast asleep in the room next to hers when she started whimpering and crying going to her once he realized she was having a nightmare cuddling close thinking his presence would stop whatever horrors were plaguing the human teen like they had previous times but when she started screaming like somebody was hurting her he had tried to wake her finding even his hardest shakes and gentle words weren’t stirring her from the nightmare

“I got ya kid – everything’s okay I promise it’s all okay” she pulled away meeting the golden orbs her body shaking in front of him as she tried to quell the sobs still bubbling in her throat “Kid look at me nothing happened to the guys we are all still alive. Sensei, O’Neal, and Jones stayed in the city remember… Look baby –” he grabbed the teen’s hand placing it on his chest just above where his heart was pounding away seeing her frantic eyes dart down before she was focused right where he was holding her hand “Ya feel that, my heart still beating for ya. We’re still alive, nobody died it was just a bad dream. Look at me-” she didn’t dare meet his eyes until he pulled her face up shushing the girl until her eyes were on him nuzzling into his grasp sniffling as he tried to comfort her seeing his brother’s behind them watching her cautiously “Sweetie it’s all okay now - stop crying and let ‘em know yer okay – think ya gave all of ‘em a danm heart attack with that screaming”

Her eyes flew up before he shifted showing her behind him as she jumped up from the bed scrambling across the floor as the lamp came on slamming into Leonardo’s plastron wrapping her arms around his neck clinging to him as he held tight dropping lowering the girl to the floor with him as her legs gave out

Raven had never cried like that in front of any of them in all the years she had been with the small family before she pulled away looking at his neck carefully running her fingers over the skin at if the smallest shift would open the horrid wound she had just seen before he took her hand placing it over his pulse point so she could feel his heart beating “I’m alive – see still here little sister”

Her eyes flashed up to his face as he glanced at Raphael who was already nodding telling them he was fine as the girl pressed several kisses to the turtle’s face seeming to take the first real breath since they had walked in

Hearing her describe the wounds they had suffered sent shivers down his spine pulling her into a tight hug whispering gentle words into her ear she the shivering stopped looking her over as she reached for him pressing another kiss to his face as he met her half way nuzzling the teen’s cheeks “I’m sorry”

“Don’t be… you’ve done nothing wrong”

“Baby girl” she looked up as Michelangelo moved closer waving as more tears filled her eyes reaching for him as he kneeled down wrapping her in a loving hug kissing her neck as she pressed her lips to his head holding tight to him “We love you sweetcakes – trust me when I say there’s no way you could screw up”

She looked up as Donatello moved closer watching the two turtles who were gently rubbing her back trying to comfort her leaning down stroking her face as she reached out taking his hand just needing the contact between them to ease her mind further “Mikey’s right, I’m sure you did your best but it was all a bad dream – it’s over now” Raphael shifted closer as the genius pressed a short but sweet kiss to her forehead wiping her cheeks free of the tears she was letting fall

She reached out pulling Leonardo with them curling into his lap once they were on the bed finding her fingers tracing both of the older turtle’s necks just to reassure herself they was okay

Raph waved over one of his younger brothers seeing her eyes soften when Mikey moved upon Donnie’s encouragement for him to go next seeing her eyes watering before she sat up running her hand over the center of his plastron where Shredder had stabbed him her gentle touches had him smirking as he tapped on the plate with a wink acting cocky even if they could all see he was nervous “I’m bulletproof remember – this breaks hearts and blades sweetcakes”

She giggled pulling him closer trying to keep the tears at bay as he caressed her cheeks soothing her into a calm state before Raphael’s golden eyes met his brother’s brown as he gave him the signal to go ahead and unlike Mikey who was flirtatious even in the moments she was hurting the sweet genius was literally sweating as he kneeled beside her seeing her eyes had drifted to his carapace, he shifted showing it to her seeing the fear that was still in her eyes before realizing it was whole as she gently stroked over the mahogany smooth surface

“It would take a massive amount of force to crack it to the extent you saw plus if you remember I wear a lot of gear so my shell is never open to any form of attacks that would cause me harm - he would have had to get the tech pack off before he managed to get-”

“H-He smashed it… you weren’t wearing it - there was so much blood and it was broken-” he was beside her and their brothers before she even started shaking quickly massaging her side as his hand worked over her back getting a soft groan before he pulled back pressing his mouth over one cheek unable to believe her mind could think up something so horrifying wanting to make her forget all about that dream

“I would never let you see something like that… I don’t care if he paralyzed me I’d never let it happen in front of you love”

His arms were around her again as she quickly nodded letting him know she knew he would have fought more rather than letting Shredder kill him so easily “Don-” he sighed as Raphael stroked her head gently working his fingers through her hair until she was limp laying between the four of them still holding tight to them as they tried to get comfortable willing to sit up until she was fast asleep even if it meant holding her all night

“It’s over Little sister – I promise its over

If you made it this far I applaud you :) hopefully none of you hate me too much

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Adventure Quotes

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Adventure Quotes

I scoured the earth searching out famous and not so famous adventure quotes. However, The outcomes: this curated list of inspirational adventure quotes with a purpose to inspire you to stand up off the sofa, strive new things, do outstanding matters and tour to see new places. However, Let them encourage you, allow them to pass you, allow them to touch your soul.

Unplanned Adventure Quotes

“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson-(American Poet, Lecturer, and Essayist, 1803-1882)

“A work of art is above all an adventure of the mind” -Eugene Ionesco-(French dramatist inspired a revolution in dramatic techniques, 1909-1994)-” A life without adventure is likely to be unsatisfying, but a life in which adventure is allowed to take whatever form it will is sure to be short. “

” A life without adventure is likely to be unsatisfying, but a life in which adventure is allowed to take whatever form it will is sure to be short. ” -English Proverb-

“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” -St. Augustine-(Bishop of Hippo, Latin-speaking philosopher and theologian who lived in the Roman Africa Province. B.430)

“We love because it’s the only true adventure.” –William Gladstone-(British Prime Minister and the most prominent man in politics of his time, 1809-1898)

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“Writing a book is an adventure. To begin with, it is a toy and an amusement; then it becomes a mistress, and then it becomes a master, and then a tyrant. The last phase is that just as you are about to be reconciled to your servitude, you kill the monster, and fling him out to the public.”

-Winston Churchill–(British Orator, Author and Prime Minister during World War II. 1874-1965)

“One way to get the most out of life is to look upon it as an adventure.” -William Feather-(American publisher & author b. 1889-1991)

“A man practices the art of adventure when he breaks the chain of routine and renews his life through reading new books, traveling to new places, making new friends, taking up new hobbies and adopting new viewpoints.” -Wilfred Peterson-(American author who wrote for This Week magazine b. 1900-1995)

Shakespeare Adventure Quotes

Wert thou as far As that vast shore washed with the farthest sea, I would adventure for such merchandise.

The day shall not be up so soon as I, To try the fair adventure of tomorrow.

Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.

A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool.

When a father gives to his son, both laugh; when a son gives to his father, both cry.

There is nothing either good or bad but thinking makes it so.

Good night, good night! Parting is such sweet sorrow, that I shall say good night till it is morrow.

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Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.

Doubt thou the stars are fire, Doubt that the sun doth move. Doubt truth to be a liar, But never doubt I love.

Our doubts are traitors and make us lose the good we oft might win by fearing to attempt.

God has given you one face, and you make yourself another.

All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits and their entrances, and one man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven ages.

Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, And therefore is winged Cupid painted blind.

Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste of death but once.

How far that little candle throws its beams! So shines a good deed in a naughty world.

Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, And therefore is winged Cupid painted blind.

My crown is called content, a crown that seldom kings enjoy.

Funny Adventure Quotes

“The tragedy of life is not that it ends so soon, but that we wait so long to begin it.” -W.M. Lewis-

“I am not an adventurer by choice but by fate.” -Vincent van Gogh–(Dutch Painter, one of the greatest of the Post-Impressionists, 1853-1890)

“…adventures don’t come calling like unexpected cousins calling from out of town. You have to go looking for them.” –unknown–

” Life is a fatal adventure. It can only have one end. So why not make it as far-ranging and free as possible. ” -Thornton Wilder-(American writer of innovative plays and novels, 1897-1975)

“If we all did the things we are capable of doing, however, we would literally astound ourselves.” –Thomas Alva Edison-(Most famous American Inventor who, singly or jointly, held a world record 1.093 patents.1847-1931)

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“The voyage of discovery is not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes” -Thomas Alva Edison-(Most famous American Inventor who, singly or jointly, held a world record 1.093 patents.1847-1931)

“Security is a kind of death.” -Tennessee Williams-(American playwright. 1911-1983)

“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” -T.S Eliot-(American born English Editor, Playwright, Poet and Critic, 1888-1965)

“Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go.”

“Don’t die without embracing the daring adventure your life is meant to be.” –Steve Pavlina–(American self-help author, motivational speaker, entrepreneur & blogger b. 1971-)

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” –Steve Jobs–(American Entrepreneur Apple co-Founder, 1955-2011)

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” It is only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up that we will begin to live each day to the fullest as if it were the only one we had. ” -St. Augustine-

“Always remember, it’s simply not an adventure worth telling if there aren’t any dragons.” -Sarah Ban Breathnach–(Best selling American author)

“If we must lose wife or husband when we live to our highest right, we lose an unhappy marriage as well, and we gain ourselves. But if a marriage is born between two already self-discovered, however, what a lovely adventure begins, hurricanes and all.” -Richard Bach-(American Writer, author of ‘Jonathan Livingston Seagull’, b.1936)

“The adventure is over. Everything gets over, and nothing is ever enough. Except for the part you carry with you.” –Rebecca West-(English Writer, 1892-1983)

“Life ought to be a struggle of desire toward adventures whose nobility will fertilize the soul.”

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“You can’t cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water.” -Rabindranath Tagore-(Indian Poet, Playwright, and Essayist, Won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913, 1861-1941)

“Nothing adventured, nothing attained” –Peter Mcwilliams-

“The young do not know enough to be prudent, and therefore they attempt the impossible, and achieve it, generation after generation.” -Pearl S. Buck–(American author, 1938 Nobel Prize for Literature, 1892-1973)

“The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.” –Oprah Winfrey–(American television personality, Actress, and Producer, b.1954- )

“It is confidence in our bodies, minds, and spirits that allows us to keep looking for new adventures, new directions to grow in, and new lessons to learn – which is what life is all about.”

” I doubt whether the world holds for anyone a more soul-stirring surprise than the first adventure with ice cream.”

Quotes About Adventure And Travel

“Nothing ventured, nothing gained. And venture belongs to the adventurous.” –Navjot Singh Sidhu–(Former Indian cricket star, a television commentator. b.. 1963)

“Look, I really don’t want to wax philosophic, but I will say that if you’re alive, you’ve got to flap your arms and legs, you’ve got to jump around a lot, you’ve got to make a lot of noise, because life is the very opposite of death.” –Mel Brooks-(American Actor, Writer, Producer and Film Director. b.1926 )

” Everything a human being wants can be divided into four components: love, adventure, power, and fame. ” -Matthew Heywood-

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. However, Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” -Mark Twain–(American Humorist, Writer and Lecturer. 1835-1910)

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”I decided that adventure was the best way to learn.” -Lloyd Alexander-(American writer b. 1924-2007)

“As a well-spent day brings happy sleep, so life well used brings happy death.” -Leonardo Di Vinci-(Italian Painter, Sculptor, Architect and Engineer, inventor and genius. 1452-1519)

“A large volume of adventures may be grasped within this little span of life, by him who interests his heart in everything.” -Laurence Sterne-(Irish born English Writer, 1713-1768)

”Chance is the providence of adventurers.”

”Who dares nothing, need hope for nothing.”

“A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step” -Lao Tzu-

“I don’t want to not live because of my fear of what could happen.” -Laird Hamilton-(American Surfer)

“If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun.” –Katharine Hepburn–(American actress)

“The big question is whether you are going to be able to say a hearty yes to your adventure.” –Joseph Campbell-(American Author, Editor, Philosopher and Teacher, 1904-1987)

Unique Adventure Quotes

”Life is a dangerous adventure, says the American, and he is half right: life is dangerous, but it’s not an adventure.” –José Bergamín–(Spanish Writer b. 1895-1983)

”The thirst for adventure is the vent which Destiny offers; a war, a crusade, a gold mine, a new country, speak to the imagination and offer… ” –Jose Bergamin–(Spanish Writer b. 1895-1983)

”It is only in adventure that some people succeed in knowing themselves, in finding themselves.” -John Wayne–(American Actor who embodied the image of the strong, cowboy or soldier. 1907-1979)

“A ship is safe in harbor, but that’s not what ships are built for.”-John G. Shedd-

“Adventure isn’t hanging on a rope off the side of a mountain. However, Adventure is an attitude that we must apply to the day to day obstacles of life.” -John Amatt-(American Professional speaker)

The traveler was active; he went strenuously in search of people, of adventure, of experience. The tourist is passive. ” -Johan Wolfgang von Goethe-(German Playwright, Poet, Novelist and Dramatist. 1749-1832)

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“I like someone who embraces life; who wants to be on a long journey but has no particular plan or destination in mind. An adventurous man, open to the concept of living life at the moment.”-Jill Hennessy–(Canadian actress and musician knew for her television roles on Law & Order b. 1968-)

”Adventure: the pursuit of life.“-Jenny Radcliffe-

“There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.”- Jawaharlal Nehru-(Indian Prime Minister. 1889-1964)

“I have found adventure in flying, in world travel, in business, and even close at hand… Adventure is a state of mind – and spirit.” -Jacqueline Cochran-(Pioneer American aviator, considered to be one of the most gifted racing pilots of her generation 1906-1980)

Craving Adventure Quotes

” We live in a world full of beauty, charm, and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open. “-Irving Wallace-(American screenwriter and best selling author b. 1916-1990)

“To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure.” -J. K. Rowling-(English Writer, author of Harry Potter, b.1965- )

“Knowledge is an unending adventure at the edge of uncertainty” -Jacob Bronowski-Polish-(Jewish British mathematician, biologist, historian of science, theatre author, poet and inventor b. 1908-1974)

“New discoveries in science will continue to create a thousand new frontiers for those who still would adventure” -Herbert Hoover-(American President, 1874-1964)

”Adventure, without it, why live?” -Hortense Odlum–(American, 1st female president of Bonwit Teller department store in NY city. B.1881- 1970)

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“We are all functioning at a small fraction of our capacity to live life fully in its total meaning of loving, caring, creating, and adventuring. Consequently, the actualizing of our potential can become the most exciting adventure of our lifetime.” -Herbert A. Otto-(American Author, leader of the human potential movement)

“The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.” -Henry David Thoreau–(American Essayist, Poet, and Philosopher, 1817-1862)

“If one advances confidently in the direction of one’s dreams, and endeavors to live the life which one has imagined, one will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.”

”We should come home from adventures, and perils, and discoveries every day with new experience and character.”

”It is always the adventurers who do great things, not the sovereigns of great empires.”

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” -Helen Keller-(American Author and Educator who was blind and deaf. 1880-196

”Gullibility is the key to all adventures. The greenhorn is the ultimate victor in everything; it is he who gets the most out of life.”

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Ola Americano... Turtle?: 15. Stop Calling Him That

“Oh, you’re here.” April looked up to see Casey walking into the kitchen of the reptile’s home. In her hands, she sprinkled colorful M&M candies over freshly popped, oversized bowls of popcorn. She was ready for a night in with her cotton-combo pajamas as she gathered more M&Ms into her hand. Earlier, she called him to come down and spend a Friday night with her alongside Splinter and Angel. He did not know what they had in mind to pass the time, but seeing what she was doing and how she was dressed, it was easy to figure that it was going to be a movie night. However, he felt out of place coming in in his work clothes. Only a grey t-shirt and denim for the night. “Yep, yep, yep.” His response was short and quick as he leaned against the counter. His hand picked up a single popped kernel from the bowl and threw it into his mouth. April smiled as she rolled the candy bag up. “Splinter and Angel are in there watching Get Out.” She informed as she stashed it back away in their makeshift cabinets.

“The rat’s here?” The relaxation in his posture disappeared when he jumped off the counter to look past the doorway. “It is his home.” The woman cocked an eyebrow. “And can you stop calling him ‘the rat’? He has a name.” Ignoring her, the man kept a lookout for the mutant in question. “Why don’t you like Splinter?” “Isn’t it obvious?” Casey turned. “He’s a rat!” April shushed at him, hunching both of them over. “Keep your voice down!” She sneered while whispering harshly at him. How rude of him to say such a thing. In his own home! “Right,” His eyes widened, then looked back in their original direction. From where he was, he could not see the two, but the reflected blue light and sound gave him an idea how far away they were from him. “he can probably hear me with those Mickey Mouse ears.” “Really?” The woman folded her arms in the most unamused fashion. Did he really want to get a laugh out of her like that? Probably not. How he said it, he sounded genuinely concerned. “Fine.” He breathed. April put the bowl down back on the counter. “I’m gonna tell you something I’m not too proud of.” Leaning her hip on the counter, she crossed her arms in preparation to what he had to say. It was a moment until he sighed again. “Don’t laugh or I’m leaving.” He warned, looking up from his feet. “Promise.” She stuck out her pinkie finger for him to hold onto. Casey eyed it with a judgmental demeanor. “Really?” He returned it with as much attitude as April had done earlier. The woman shrugged. “It works with the boys. I don’t break these.” Her words were a matter-of-fact. She brought her finger closer to him to link up, but he put his hand up to stop her. “I’ll take your word for it.” The woman only shrugged and put her hand down. If he didn’t want it, he didn’t want it. “I’m-.” he stopped himself before he could get it out. He began to speak too soon for he was not yet ready to say. April was patient with him as he fixed up how he wanted to express his concerns. “I’m afraid of rats.” It came out small, which was very unlike the proud demeanor of the usual Casey. He gave her a second to laugh it out before he could try to reason with her to see this was not a laughing manner. But, she never did. Surprised, he looked her in the eye. Her blue ones were as stone as they were earlier. There was no smile nor was there a frown. Just a blank slate staring back at them. “You’re not laughing.” “I did promise, right?” She replied casually. The man put his hands in his front pockets and fidgeted with them. “Would you have laughed anyways?” “No.” Her nonchalant answer confused him even more. “Aren’t you gonna say” He cleared his throat and took a couple steps forward. “‘Don’t you know where you live? How do you function everyday?’?” Casey’s voice went deep as he made up a mocking persona. April pursed her lips and shook her head. Jones relaxed and looked on with bewilderment. “Why?” She shrugged. “Raph’s afraid of roaches.” April took a small handful of the still-warm popcorn kernels on top of the bowl. Before she downed them, she stopped herself. “Don’t tell him I said that.” “No promises.” The man smiled for the first time since coming down there. She knew he just gave him some gold for next time’s spat with him. Who would’ve guessed that anyways. He also wouldn’t know how April came across that information, but that was a story for another time. “And then when he attacked me-” He quieted back down for the memories began to roll through his mind. That awful memory of seeing his fear that large and then appearing brave in front of those large children… just terrible. Then, he was out of his element, confused and lying on the ground seeing everyone staring back down at him: April looking on critically, the turtles laughing, and Splinter beaming down at him. He shuddered at the thought of it. “I’m not at all fond of him.”

April could see the pain in his face. Despite Casey being this hard cop, it was a little unsettling to see him so distraught about someone she truly cared about. Whether or not Splinter took him down, what hurt him was that Splinter physically was a large fear of him and that the image he was supposed to uphold was compromised. One thing April hated the most was being stopped, so when Casey felt that his own masculinity was being stopped by old gender norms to be brave, she knew she had to amend his pain. “Master Splinter was my pet rat before they mutated.” Casey hadn’t raised his head, but he was listening. April continued. “He raised those four boys by himself, took Angel and I into their family and acts like the wise grandpa in kung fu movies. He really is a beautiful human being. With a little fuzz is all.” “I’d wanna try but I don’t think i’m up for it.” “You aren’t being forced to like him.” She picked up the popcorn bowls carefully to not drop them. Casey helped out by grabbing the last bowl after she successfully balanced three others in her arms. “Although, it’s going to be awkward that you keep coming into his home with thoughts like that.” Point taken. “The least I want it to be is tolerable.” He explained, which was a noble thought to have. The man did not need to be forced to like the rat. Only a good relationship was in order for him to work with his sources to put people away.

“SH*T!” They heard Angel scream in the other room. They jumped themselves, but did not spill any precious kernels. April led the way to see what was up. “‘Scuse me, Splinter.” They heard her apologize before they entered the living room. There they were, Angel and Splinter side by side in the dark. Light from the biggest TV illuminated their outlines as it showed two people driving a car. “What happened?! Anything good?” April jogged in. From behind the couch, she lowered each of their bowls down into their hands. “They hit a deer.” Splinter exclaimed as he took his into his hands. “Naw, uh uuh! That thing came flying in, it wasn’t runnin’!” April could only put it in her lap for the girl was too stunned to take it. Then, she began to rock back and forth with crossed legs, shaking her head. “Nope, I don’t like it.” Her mantra became of that sentence as the interracial couple got out of the car to check on the animal. It was now dead in the woods, surrounded by brush and golden leaves. “See, and he goes to check on it when he know he in a horror film.” “It’s not real.” Casey urged her as he took a seat on a nearby bean bag chair. “Naw uh, nope, historically incorrect.” Angel repeated, ignoring him due to the cloud of suspense and disbelief. “You’re really scared of that?” He extended a hand towards the TV that was depicting a bright, clear day for a film that was supposed to be a horror/thriller. Suddenly, Angel began to feel around her. Putting her popcorn bowl on the ground, she began to frantically pat around her. Lifting up blankets and pillows set on the couch, she tore up the comfy spot. Splinter moved his body to the side to help her find whatever she was looking for. “I can't find it!” She exclaimed desperately. “Find what?!” Casey asked in a similar fashion. Suddenly, she stopped all movements. Her face was stone cold on him matched with a monotone voice. “Where I asked for your opinion.” April had to cover her mouth with her hand to hide her smile. Oh, snap! Allowing him to bask in her words, she re-picked up her popcorn bowl and settled down.

The wise rat put a gentle hand on the Chicana’s knee. With a blown up face of kernels, she looked at him. “Be nice, child.” He asked of her. She smiled sheepishly, but with a puffed up face, Splinter smiled back warmly. “Look, the police have come.” He pointed out. “Oh yeah.” She spoke between chews. The officer had a type of odd swagger as he approached their vehicle.“Watch ‘em ask for his ID or somethin’ ‘cause of the boy’s color.” No sooner than she mentioned it, her prediction came true. “See?!” April patted her shoulder.

“You act much like my children.” Splinter spoke as the stereotyping began. “Gone or not, I still get their spirits through you.” “How so?” April asked as she went to take a seat on the floor in front of them. Her back pressed against the couch with the exception of a fallen pillow that she used as support. “Well, Leonardo-” He teased as he handed a blanket for her to wrap herself around in. Ironically, it was the leader’s bed blanket that he handed her. “You try to keep out but have a say as Michelangelo over here” He put his hand back on Angel’s knee and shook it playfully. “calls out Raphael.” Then, he nodded to Casey. The man was slightly shaken that he was mentioned, but was playing it off to the best of his abilities. “Been around him so much I be actin’ like ‘im.” Angel’s excuse was only a pure fact. One couldn’t argue that those two were meant to be the friends they are today. Splinter nodded gracefully.

“I don’t me to interrupt our feature any more than I have-.” He was nodding towards the movie that was continuing without them. Angel nudged him with her elbow. “Check this out.” In no time, the remote was already in her hand. She lifted her arm up and pressed pause. “Go on.” she encouraged. The elder rat smiled warmly at her appreciation. “I really do appreciate you all coming to see me.” “We like showing up.” The Chicana nudged in closer to wrap an arm around his shoulders to embrace him. “Just ‘cause I usually come by for your sons and daughters, you just as cool as them.” “All their lives, they’ve constantly been home,” He reminisced briefly. The ghosts of his children growing up played before him. Although this was not the house they grew up in, he could see the toddlers run, children with capes and coloring, and then pre-puberty (which was a weird time for everybody). It warmed his heart greatly to remember how far he and his children had come so far. “but now that they are travelling and saving the world for extended time periods, it does my heart well to spend time with others. Without you, I would be by myself.” He paused for a cleansing breath. The two girls beamed, enjoying themselves fully as they heard his story. Although distant, the message was getting to Casey who attentively listened. “How at times I have prayed that the home be quiet, but once it’s over a week, I cannot stand it.” “I could imagine how hard it could be.” April chimed in. She then hugged his small feet that barely dangled off the edge of the couch. “We love you, Splinter.” Angel pulled him in closer. “Yeah, grandpa.” She giggled. Splinter could not help himself to smile as the two girls embraced him. How lucky was he anyways? He and Casey were thinking the same thing. From humble beginnings, he raised four extraordinary boys with hearts of gold from what little he knew from parenting by watching April’s own father. His contribution alone warded the Shredder off, kept the New York streets safer, and acts as a totem of wisdom to eight young individuals who love him back all the same. After a few minutes of silence, Casey had to admit that it was very awkward. Upon clearing his throat, the attention was diverted to him. Because of it, he shifted uneasily and brought his gaze directly to the TV. “Wanna hit ‘play’?” He asked shyly. His suggestion jogged the girl’s memory that they were indeed in the middle of watching a horror during ‘happy hour’. Angel unwrapped herself from Splinter and hit the ‘play’ button. The officer continued the interrogation with the lead male as his girlfriend tried her best to defend him. “I feel like she gonna turn on him.” Angel pointed at the screen as she put another buttery, chocolate handful in her mouth.“Just sayin’.”

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