Hi! I've been gone for ages! I've been rewatching the BBC series 'Merlin' and now I'm doing a Ninja Turtle fic based on that series... I'm probably the only person to ever do this... Hopefully it will be good and I seriously hope you guys enjoy this chapter! xx
Magic Exists!?
Chapter 1 – A Weird Birthday
For once Donatello was the first to wake that morning. His stomach was painful and his body prickled as if ashes were burning his skin. He sat up with a hiss and swallowed heavily.
Was it the pain that had woken him up?
No… it had been the dream…
The dream had been so surreal… everything had happened in a flash of confusing colours and blurs. He was sure there was a dragon… himself and his brothers… many scenarios had flashed through his mind and sent him deep into a pool of utter terror.
But it was just a dream.
Dragons don't exist.
He shook his head and realised he had been sitting in bed for over an hour lost in his thoughts and pain.
He could hear his family getting up, he was sure they were up so early for a reason but his confused mind failed to remember.
''HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US!'' Michelangelo's singing hit Donnie like an icicle.
Of course… it was his 16th birthday…
He and Mikey would finally be sixteen while Leo and Raph would be 17.
Donnie shook his head in disbelief, how could he forget his birthday?
He could suddenly hear voices outside his door.
''Why isn't he up yet?'' Mikey muttered impatiently.
''Relax Mikey, he was up late last night'' Leo chuckled lightly. ''I'm sure he's just tired''
''I bet he's so tired he forgot what day it was'' Raph teased and Mikey gasped. Donnie smirked slightly, of course! That's why he'd forgotten… no other reason!
His smirk was quickly wiped off as a quick burning sensation shot through his body, he stifled a groan and it disappeared again.
What was happening? Was it something he ate last night?
''DONNIE!'' The three other brothers sang as they kicked his door open, he jumped slightly but couldn't help smiling at their excitement.
''Good morning to you guys too'' He laughed lightly. Mikey ran up to him and hugged him.
''We're sixteen now Donnie!'' Mikey giggled. ''Now Raphie and Leo can stop treating us like babies!''
''Yeah like that's gonna happen'' Raph snorted as he pulled his baby brother off of the genius,
''You ok?'' Leo asked in concern. ''You look kinda pale''
Raph and Mikey frowned when they noticed it too.
''I'm fine'' Donnie smiled weakly, ''Just had a weird dream… it just kinda freaked me out is all.''
The three brothers sat around him still frowning in concern.
''What was it about?'' Mikey asked worriedly. ''I've had loads of bad dreams! Like one time I dreamed about zombies stealing my pizza then eating us!''
''Honestly… I don't remember most of it and the bits I do remember… hurt my head'' Donnie shifted before getting out of bed. ''Must be all the late nights''
The others chuckled before walking out together.
Donnie smiled when he saw the birthday decorations hung all over the walls, he could picture his father staying up most the night trying to make the lair perfect especially now seeing as their two friends were away on a school trip so they'd have no visitors.
Mikey had been pretty upset about it but April had promised to come see them as soon as she got back.
''Happy Birthday my sons'' Master Splinter announced as he entered the living room from the kitchen. ''I have made a special breakfast for you all!''
The four turtles rushed into the kitchen to see piles of pancakes stacked around the table.
Needless to say they dug in without second thought and finished the lot!
The morning was spent waiting for lunch, the four turtles knew they got their birthday cake at lunchtime along with presents.
When lunch finally came around the brothers were practically jumping on the spot.
''Here are your presents'' Master Splinter smiled. He gave them each a brightly coloured box.
Leonardo opened his first to find a book on Japanese art, Leo bowed his thanks and smiled. He had asked for this gift so he would be able to learn how to paint in the Japanese style.
Raphael opened his to find a new pair of Sai, the handles were wrapped with soft, red leather that was comfortable to hold. He too bowed and smiled, happy to finally have some replacements.
Donatello calmly opened his gift and smiled when he saw a new chemistry book, it was the one edition he had never managed to collect. He couldn't wait to read through it and try some of the experiments. He bowed and voiced his thanks.
Michelangelo tore his gift open and grinned at the new limited edition Action figure, he had just finished the comics and knew this action figure was expensive! He hugged his father and thanked him.
Master Splinter brought out their birthday cake and cut it into slices. Just as the turtles were about to take their first bites there was a knock at their door and Donatello felt the pain burn within him again.
He winced as he followed his brothers towards the door.
''Nobody knocks'' Raph growled as he spun his new sai. ''It's gotta be a trap''
''Who's gonna open it?'' Mikey asked worriedly.
''NOT IT!'' The three older brothers shouted before backing away.
Mikey gulped loudly before reaching out towards the door, just as he was about to open it he let out a little squeak of fear. He heard his brothers come closer to protect him should there be anything outside.
He took a deep breath and opened the door.
''There's nobody here'' Mikey frowned before looking at his feet. ''Well, there's a package''
''Really? Who from?'' Leo asked suspiciously. Mikey picked up the parcel and looked at the label.
''It doesn't say'' He shrugged. ''But it's for Donnie''
''What?'' Raph snapped as he snatched the parcel from his brother's hand and took a closer look.
''Do not trust it'' Splinter frowned from behind his sons. ''It may be dangerous''
Donatello, who had been frozen in shock, took the parcel from Raph with numb fingers. He looked at the label and found his name written neatly.
He frowned and decided to open it.
''Don't'' Leo said in a hushed voice as Donnie tore the packaging to reveal…
''An old book?'' Mikey grumbled. ''Well that sucks''
''And a letter'' Leo nodded as Donnie held up a piece of old parchment. Donnie looked in the book first and frowned.
''I don't understand any of this'' He mused. ''It's in some other language''
''What about the letter?'' Splnter asked worriedly, ''Is it in the same language?''
Donnie gently unfolded the old parchment and was taken aback.
''No… it's in English''
''What does it say?'' Mikey whispered.
''Dear Donatello,
This letter along with this book are due to be given to you on your sixteenth birthday when you come of age. From now on your life will be full of surprises, some good and some bad. From today on your true self should start showing and you must learn to control it, if you don't you and everyone you love will be in grave danger. You will find your purpose soon enough but for now remember this. You are more different than you could ever know, stay safe and don't do anything dangerous until you understand the full extent of your gift. You must be careful from now on or you will die.
Do not worry, I know you are destined for greatness.
A friend'' Donnie finished and looked at his family, he could see their expressions ranging from concerned to enraged.
''Is this guy threatenin' you?'' Raph snarled. ''I'm gonna kill 'im!''
''It didn't sound like a threat'' Leo frowned. ''It sounded like a warning''
They all shuddered.
''I'm sure it is nothing to worry about'' Splinter reassured them gently. ''Just someone playing tricks on us''
The four turtles nodded and followed their father back into the kitchen to eat cake, Donatello dumped the book and letter on the couch first before going to eat some cake.
They didn't eat much and knew their father was just as worried as they were.
After lunch Donnie kept finding his family giving him worried looks, it made him feel on edge and uncomfortable.
He needed out.
''I'm gonna go walk round the sewers a bit'' He said before leaving, he didn't want anybody joining him.
He had been walking for a few minutes when he heard a small voice.
'Donatello?'
Donnie gasped, it sounded like a little boy! He ran forward until the calls got louder. They were coming from round the corner! He skidded round and nearly collapsed when he saw what was in front of him.
A young purple dragon.
''AAAHHHHHHH!'' Donnie yelped as he leapt back.
'NO! WAIT!' The young dragon called fearfully. Done realised the dragon's mouth didn't move.
''H-How did you?'' He stuttered but the dragon smiled.
'Creatures of magic can speak through a mental connection'
''Creatures of magic?'' Donnie frowned as a burning pain shot through him again. ''Magic doesn't exist… it can't''
'We were both born with magic' the dragon insisted before softening slightly. 'Are you sore? I imagine you are now that you're of age'
''What?'' Donnie gaped like a fish out of water, he really wasn't sure what was happening right now.
'Use your magic to give me my voice, it will relieve the pain' Donnie looked into the dragon's amber eyes and frowned.
''How?''
'Just think about it, you're powerful enough to not use spells just now'
Donnie did as he was told, the burning in his body flooded his eyes then it was gone.
''What just happened?'' He asked shakily.
''Thank you Donatello'' The dragon bowed his head, ''Now I can guide you like the old man said''
''what old man? You can talk? WHAT'S GOING ON?'' Donnie suddenly felt like he couldn't breathe, this was starting to scare him.
''Calm down… I am Cyneheard, I was born to assist you with your new found powers. I can talk because you gave me the ability with your magic'' Cyneheard tried to explain. ''The old man fortold a boy, strange in looks but big in heart would gain the power to end all evil. I have waited for you''
''Can I see this old man so I can tell him I'm not the right guy?'' Donnie fell to his knees and stared at the little dragon.
''I'm afraid not, he died many years ago'' The dragon nodded.
''How long?'' Donnie asked automatically.
''About… 50 years ago… 40 years after I was born'' The dragon replied easily. ''I know I look small but I will grow as your powers grow stronger''
''This can't be right'' Donnie whimpered. ''Magic isn't real… I-… it defies science!''
The dragon stared at him for a moment.
''It will take a while to accept'' It nodded. Donnie stood up and hurried out of the tunnel, Cyneheard followed quickly behind.
''I need to go home and you are not coming with me!'' Donnie rushed out as he jogged away.
''But you need me!'' Cyneheard yelped as he struggled to keep up.
''No!'' Donnie yelped before disappearing home. Cyneheard sighed solemnly and waited for his master's return.
Donatello entered the lair to see his brothers gathered around the cake once again. He quickly joined them before noticing there were new candles on it.
''We're doing it again now that we've all calmed down'' Leo smiled. Donnie nodded shakily. They all began to sing as the terrifying encounter raced through Donnie's head. The pure adrenalin made his 'magic' rush to the surface, he felt his eyes burn and suddenly the candle's flames were roaring upwards and hitting the ceiling.
The four brothers yelped in surprise and leapt away, their father ran into the room.
They all tried to put the flames out but their fear was making it hard to concentrate.
''MASTER!'' Cyneheard called as he barged through the front door, he rushed to Donnie's side and took in the sight. ''YOU MUST CALM DOWN!''
Donnie looked down at the little dragon.
''Cyneheard… what do I do?'' He asked desperately.
''You must have been given a spell book, there should be a spell in there!'' Donnie nodded and ran to grab his spell book, he flipped through the pages until Cyneheard put his foot down.
''That one! Quick!''
''What do I do!? I don't understand the language!'' Donnie yelped hopelessly.
''Just concentrate on the fire and say the words how they are spelt, your magic is strong just now because you've just gained it. a few mispronounced words won't make a difference'' Cyneheard explaned as he tried to calm the poor turtle down. ''Relax.''
Donnie took a deep breath and looked at the fire.
''Drensh y tân i lludw. Stopiwch y perygl.'' He said clearly but shakily. He felt his eyes heat up and the flames went out.
He felt everyone looking at him but Cyneheard was the only one grinning.
'Shit.' He thought. 'I do have magic!'
Ok so. Cyneheard is a name from the old English language meaning 'Royal' and 'Powerful'. The spell is in Welsh and translates as: Drench the fire to ash. Stop the danger.
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