Guess what~! I have a new (AND VERY SHORT ONE SO DON'T EXPECT A SEQUEL!) story. This one I wrote in the past few days, but I had it in the back of my head for longer.
First off, I'd like to say I don't own TMNT. I only own Harper. That is IT! Well.. and the plot of the story and the story in general. But the Lair, Second Time Around, turtles, Splinter, April, Casey, and Mona. Yeah, I don't own them.
Yep.. this is a story with Mona in it. I love the new 2k12 Mona. But the old one..? Nope!
So enjoy the story, it's in 2003 'verse. I don't usually write with these guys, so I'm sorry if they are OOC.
(Inspired by the song 'I Didn't Have to Leave You' by Jo Dee Messina)
Hope you like Harper!
Harper hears furious punching coming from the dojo. She walks over and watches Raph beat the bag to a pulp. She blushes, noticing how his muscles ripple with each strike. He doesn't notice she's there. "Careful, it only has one life," Harper states, catching his attention.
Raph turns around, covered in sweat. He sees Harper's blond hair in a messy ponytail on the side of her head. Her dark gray eyes look at him teasingly. "I'm sure Don can fix it."
"Hm," Harper says looking at the near broken bag, "You may have to get a new one."
Raph turns back around, "Not a chance." He adds a few more punches to the assault the bag has been given throughout the years. Then he huffs, stopping.
"What's got you in such a bad mood?" Harper asks. Raph looks down, starting to unwrap the extra bandages he put on his knuckles.
"..Mona left," he states under his breath. Harper sighs. Mona Lisa, Raph's girlfriend. Or.. ex now. Again.
"It was bound to happen, even you know that," Harper says. Raph scowls, turning around. "She doesn't know what she's missing," Harper adds a little louder.
Raph stops and smiles to himself. He looks over his shoulder. "Thanks sis." He walks out. Harper smiles until he's out of view. Then she loses the act and looks crestfallen.
'Sis..' she sighs, sitting against the wall. She's been with the turtles ever since her home was destroyed by the Purple Dragons. That's about.. four months. She knows the Lair front and back, she's been on a few minor runs with the guys, keeping up pretty well. She's had one on one time with each one, training and meditation with Leo, gaming and cooking with Mikey, helping Donnie with inventing something or checking out the security.
And then there is Raph. She's had a few brawls with him, showing she's stronger than her form suggests. Harper has even snuck topside with him. Sure.. they got in trouble, but those PD's had it coming. They've had movie marathons and she's stolen his pizza, right out of his hand. She's like a sister to them all.
But.. Raph's grown on her. More than a brother, a friend. She blushes when he's close. She loves to watch him workout, or be himself. She was jealous of Mona when she was around. Raph flirted with her and she completely annoyed him right back.
'She is the one that keeps leaving,' Harper tells herself, 'I hope this time she stays away, for good.'
"Yo Harper! You comin'?" Raph asks from the main room. Harper sighs and stands up, smiling.
'Maybe I have a chance now.' She starts for the door. "Coming!" She yells back.
"Well hurry up!" Mikey yells. She picks up the pace, jogging to the couch. She flips over and lands on the spot before Raph can claim it. He notices this and smirks.
"No no-" Harper couldn't move in time to avoid Raph's shell sitting square on her. "Raph!" She complains, "Get yer fat butt off me!"
"Wow.. rude Harp," he says, "But you're more comfy than the couch, soo.."
"Raphael, I swear, if you don't get off-"
"Fine.." He grumbles. He stands up and Harper has two seconds to move out of the way before he sits back down. She counts by stretching her legs over his lap, feet dangling off the arm rest. She leans her back against Mikey's shoulder. He doesn't mind and starts the movie.
"You coming Don?" Harper asks. Donnie looks up and sees which movie they are watching.
"No thanks, I have to finish this."
Harper takes a deep breath, "LEEEEOOOO!" Leo's door opens and looks down at them.
"Which one?" He asks.
"Super Smash Fantasy Brawl Three!" Harper states ferociously. Leo lifts a mask ridge. "Kidding!" Harper says, "We're watching Terminator."
"..Seen it, have fun," he says, walking back to his room.
"That guy needs a hobby," Raph states.
"I think meditating is his hobby," Harper says, settling back down.
"Then he needs a new one," Raph replies. The three on the couch chuckle. Harper looks at Raph while he has his eyes closed. She feels heat flow up to her cheeks.
Harper is going over a move with Master Splinter. She has extra training sessions in order to reach the level the others are at. She is having an easy time concentrating, but then Raph enters the room. She looks up a moment, and Master Splinter sweeps out her feet.
"Focus, Harper."
"Yes, sensei." She stands back up and gets into stance. Raph is at the punching back, casually working out like he does in the morning. Harper turns away so she can't see him. She goes through the motions of the fight, listening to the pounding behind her. But then she doesn't hear it anymore.
Once again, she gets pinned. "Harper-"
"Sorry Master Splinter. I'll focus this time." Harper stands up. She sees Raph watching, his yellow eyes speckled with mild interest in her training. Master Splinter sees Harper turn away, trying to hide her blush.
"Raphael, may I have a private moment with Harper?"
Raph raises a mask ridge, but says, "Sure Master Splinter," and leaves. Harper looks at her sensei. "Harper," he says, "is there something you need to tell someone?"
Harper looks at the entrance of the dojo. Her shoulders droop and she nods. Master Splinter motions to his room and they walk inside. Harper sits cross legged across from him. "Ever since you've welcomed me into your home, I've been around the guys a lot."
"And..?" He asks.
"Well.." Harper smiles softly, looking at the rug, "I think.. I kinda.. like.. Raph..?" Harper says slowly. She flits her gaze up. Master Splinter is looking at her, amused. "What?"
"Either you like my son or you do not," he explains. Harper blushes deeper. "Does he know?"
"..No.." Harper says, rubbing her big toe into the rug beneath her. "I couldn't tell him, he was with Mona off and on. ..She's a pain, Master Splinter," Harper looks up, "everybody but Raph can see it. She's.. she's.."
"No longer around," Master Splinter finishes for her, "remember, she left Raphael a week ago."
Harper bows her head again. "I know.. I just feel like it's too soon."
"And you feel he doesn't see you the same, perhaps?" Master Splinter adds. Harper nods. "Well, you are a wonderful young lady, and I can tell Raphael enjoys it whenever you are present. I wouldn't start losing heart yet, if I were you." Harper looks up at him. He winks and she rolls her eyes.
"Thank you for the advice, Sensei," she stands up and bows.
"I believe we have had enough training for the morning," he states, staying on the floor. Harper nods and walks out, closing the screen door behind her.
Soo, how am I doing so far?