To Build Our Lives

by Tomomori

When the turtles need to get by without Master Splinter, they don't seem to cope well with the changes. While they try to solve their problems in their own ways, Mikey saves a young girl from a gang. After the first clashes a friendship is formed, which may turn out to be the chance of a better life not only to them but to the whole mutant family.

1. Chapter 0

Disclaimer: Sadly, I do not own the turtles or the other characters of the universe, only my OCs.

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Darkness.

Clouded sky.

Cold.

Chilly wind.

A city which never calms, never quiets.

Sounds.

People, laughter, shouting, angry voices.

Cars, sirens.

Lights. Colorful, happy.

Snow.

A black figure racing across empty rooftops.

Alone.

Not cold.

No sound.

Silence.

Close out, don't listen.

Shadows.

Speed.

Run.

Fast, have to run. Don't stop.

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Tears.

Hate.

Hidden.

Pain.

…

Don't stop.

Run.

Fall.

Hurt.

Stand up.

Close out, don't feel.

Run.

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Sorry if this chapter didn't make sense, I originally meant this as a view of the feelings of the later chapters. The next one will start the story itself.