Thankful
Chapter I: Giving Thanks
By: Michelle
Gathered in the kitchen, the Turtles and their friends enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner in April and Casey's apartment.
Venus looked around at her friends and family. Next year there will be even more gathered together she thought as she placed a hand on her belly. She was now nine days overdue. She felt like she was going to explode. It would be any day now.
Venus again looked at her family and friends, then she thanked the gods.
To her right sat Master Splinter, her adopted father and teacher. He was always there for her: to listen, to hug, to teach, and to understand. He was the best father anyone could ever have. She felt the babies kick in her belly. Soon, Splinter will be able to spoil them she giggled to herself.
Next to Splinter sat Leonardo, their "Fearless Leader'. He was always a good friend to her even though she did not share the same feelings for him like he did for her. Now that he met Kat, he found a new peace in his life. She was happy for him.
Kat sat next to Leonardo. It was still hard to believe she was Dragon Lord's daughter. She was nothing like him, well except for her mouth. After Dragon Lord kicked Kat out of his home for her love for Leonardo, Kat moved into their home. It was a hard adjustment for all of them, but she was glad to become friends with Kat.
April was seated next to Kat. She did most of the cooking and serving for this wonderful meal. April was like a big sister, best friend, and mother rolled into one. She was glad to have April in her life.
Next to April sat Casey, April's husband and Raphael's best friend. He seemed thankful for the meal, but was ready to get up and drink beer and watch some football. Of course, so were the rest of the guys, especially Raphael.
Between her and Casey sat her Raphael. He was practically inhaled his dinner and was working on seconds. He noticed her looking at him and swallowed his mouthful of food. He touched her hand on her belly and gave her a peck on the cheek. He smiled proudly and began to finish his plate.
Seated at a small fold up table was Shadow, Michaelangelo, Kimmico, Mondo Gecko, and Hana. Seated at the bar was Donatello and Zenobia.
Shadow was Casey's seven-year-old daughter. She was especially excited because after dinner while the guys are watching football, April and the rest of the girls were going to make cookies. Shadow is more than ready to help she observed as Shadow played with the cookie cutters instead of eating.
Michaelangelo sat next to Shadow. He and Kimmico were the ones who helped April with preparing dinner. The both loved to cook. Of course, Mikey was anxious to watch the game after dinner. He was always so happy and cheerful she noted as he began to tease Kimmico.
Kimmico giggled as Michaelangelo playfully pinched her sides. Kimmico was from Hawaii. Mikey met her there when he and Mondo Gecko were sail boating when a storm hit and washed them ashore. Kimmico was also a turtle, which surprised everyone, As it turns out when Krang was trying to send Shredder some mutagen when the portals were having problems seven years ago. As a result, the Frogs, Leatherhead, Kimmico and possibly more mutants were created.
Next to Kimmico, Hana sat. Hana was also Dragon Lord's daughter and Kat's younger sister. After Kat was thrown out, Hana ran away in fear of her father's finding out about Mondo Gecko. She reminded her of Michaelangelo. She was always smiling, laughing, and happy. She was NOTHING like her father.
Mondo Gecko was next to Hana. He was Michaelangelo's best friend and lead singer of his band Mondo and the Merciless Slaughter. He was a perfect match for Hana. He liked to goof off alot. Venus smiled. She was glad he helped when she was trapped in the mirror over a year ago. He was a good friend.
At the bar, Donatello sat with Zenobia. She was surprised to see half his plate gone considering he had been talking about his theories and future inventions to Zenobia the whole time.
Zenobia listened patiently to Donatello and often added to the conversation. She once was a lonely unhappy human that Donatello met on the Internet. After she stole a sample of mutagen from Donatello's lab, she mutated herself into a turtle to be with Donatello. She had given up doing everything humans had and did to be happy with Donatello. Venus admired Zenobia for doing that.
Venus felt something furry brush up against her leg. It was Klunk, Michaelangelo's cat. How could she forget about him? It was obvious he as happy too and looking for some turkey. She pet the top of his head. Klunk knew by the look in her eyes that she wasn't going to give her any food. Then, he ran off to find the next "sucker" he could find.
Venus smiled to herself as she thought of all her family and friends. She was happy that they all excepted her and cared for her. She couldn't be anymore happier than she was right now. But, she thought to herself as she felt small movements inside of her. That could all change.
