Chapter 1
"Oh, come on Leo! You can do better than that!" Hana said, frantically pressing the buttons on the game console.
"What? Give me a break! You play this game with Mikey, so you have the advantage," Leonardo said, laughing. Normally, Leo didn't play video games; he would rather spend his free time meditating and practicing what they learned in training. But Hana was the only one he would play with. Leo loved spending time with his little sister. It was what he looked forward to the most, besides training, of course.
"Ha! I win! Beat that!" Hana said, placing the controller on the coffee table in front of them.
Out of all of her brothers Leo was her favorite. Sure she loved all of them, but she was the closest to Leo. Whenever she needed someone to talk to he was always there. He would listen, unlike her other brothers. Raphael would often not understand and tell her to get over it, while Michelangelo wouldn't take anything seriously. If Leo wasn't there then she would talk to Donatello, but she'd rather not. He would always try to come up with some logical explanation as to why she was feeling the way she was. But she loved them all no matter what. She didn't care that she was a fifteen year old girl living in the sewers with four mutant turtle brothers and a mutant rat for a father. She loved her life.
"Don't worry. I'll get you next time," Leo said, patting her on the shoulder.
"Leonardo, I wish to speak with you," a voice said from behind them.
Hana and Leo turned around to see their father, Master Splinter, standing in front of the door to his room.
"Yes, Sensei," Leo said, walking towards their Master.
Hana watched as Leo followed the rat into his room. As the door began to close Mikey walked into the room, carrying his skateboard.
"What's up, sis?" He asked, setting his skateboard down as he headed for the kitchen.
"Just finished playing Mario Kart with Leo. I kicked his shell," Hana said, smiling.
"Nice!" Mikey said, giving her a thumbs up. He proceeded to grab a slice of leftover pizza from the fridge and stuck it in the microwave.
"Wanna play some Mario Kart?" Hana asked.
"Of course! Prepare to be defeated by Mikey- the master of video games!" Mikey said, grabbing his plate and heading out to the family room.
The next half hour was filled with the shouts and groans of triumph and defeat. Hearing the noise, Raph had come out to watch, even betting on who would win. He didn't like to be interrupted when working out, but he just liked to see Hana beat Mikey. He thought it was pretty hilarious, being that Mikey calls himself "the master of video games."
"What's all of this racket out here? I'm trying to update the computer system. It takes some serious concentration," Donnie said, walking out of his lab.
"Mikey's getting his shell kicked by Hana in Mario Kart," Raph explained.
"That's nice, but do you guys mind? I really need to get this done today," Donnie said, turning to go back into the lab.
"Sheesh. What's his problem?" Raph said.
"You have room to talk, Mr. Hothead," Hana said, smirking.
Raph shot his sister a glare, but he knew she was right. It was the one thing he would have to agree with.
Not long after, the door to Master Splinter's room opened. Hana paused the game. All three of them turned around only to see Leo walking up the stairs to his room. He didn't say a word.
"Hey, Leo. What's wrong?" Hana asked.
He didn't answer. Instead, he just kept walking until he reached his room. He walked in and slammed the door. Hurt, Hana turned around and looked at Mikey and Raph. Leo never ignored her like that. What happened with Splinter? Was something wrong? Was he in trouble? She needed to know.
"Don't stress over it, kid. He's probably just upset about something. He probably got in trouble with Splinter," Raph said. He hated seeing his little sister upset. Sure he would take out his anger on his siblings, but he always felt the need to protect his sister.
"Yeah. You're probably right," Hana said, forcing herself to smile.