Splinter watched as Michelangelo performed nearly perfect katas, trying to distract himself, "I did not realize how fast you and your brothers would grow up." He said.
Michelangelo stopped, "Please don't."
Leaning against the tree, he put his hand up, "You were merely this tall when I started training you in Ninjutsu… Michelangelo, listen to me."
"No! Father, please," He knelt down next to him, "you have to wait for the others… I don't want to be alone."
Splinter held his hand, "My son, you must learn to rely on yourself, it will be the last lesson I teach you."
