Hello! This is my newest story. I hope you enjoy it. I do not own TMNT :(

Chapter 1

My name is Sarah. I am what you can call at the moment normal. I am 18 years old living with my best friends in New York city. Yes, the New York city. We have recently moved here from California looking to start a career. My friends are Julia, Tessa, and Alexis. They are also 18 years old. Tessa works in a average bakery. Julia works in a motorcycle shop. And Alexis works in a book store that is not well known. I don't have a job. Well, a job that they know about. I don't tell them what I do but its a good enough job that I bring in lots of money. None of us are really that important. Tessa dreams of owning her own bakery, Alexis is saving money so she can go to college and become a teacher, Julia wants to own her own bike shop. I help them as much as I can, bringing lots of cash to pay the bills so they can save up their money. Tessa has light brown hair with streaks of light purple in it, her hair is pulled back into pig tails. Julia has ginger hair that is perfectly strait thanks to the years of straightening she has given is. Alexis has nice black hair that makes her look a little Asian, her dark skin helps with that. I have blond hair with tiny streaks of gold in it making my hair look like its shining when the light hits it right.

We hang on pretty well. We kind of are our own little family. Tessa is the child of the group. Always finding a reason to be happy. Alexis is a smarty pants. Julia is miss grumps. She always finds something to complain about. I'm the responsible one. Making sure everyone eats, leaves for work on time, cleans the house, does the shopping. I can't cook to save my life but Tessa manages that. Life can be challenging sometimes. The girls work week days, while I work the weekends. Leaving at 7 pm on Friday and returning 6 am Monday.

Today is Friday and I will be leaving in about an hour. Usually I leave and don't have a worry in the world. But today I can't help but be nervous. Something did not feel right about leaving this weekend, but what could I do. I couldn't stay. I went about my usual routine when I leave. I made several meals that where frozen and needed to only be reheated. I had a list of chores that needed to be done and enough money to last them the weekend on the table in an envelope. My room was locked so there was no possible way of getting inside. With everything in place I headed to the door where the girls where waiting. Tessa was pretty much in tears. She hated it when I went away. Julia was grumbling to herself, she didn't like it when I left either but hid it behind her tough attitude. Alexis was the only one smiling but it was a sad smile.

"Well. You guys know the drill. Keep the doors and windows locked. Make sure you eat. Don't burn down the house. And all that jazz."

"Waaah! Sarah! Don't leave!" Tessa cried as she hugged me tightly. She was never one to like it when I left. I was like her guardian, secret superhero that only she knew about. An older sister that protected her. For her I was always strong never showing any weakness, weakness I cannot show so that I may keep them safe.

"Come on Tessa. We always go through this. You know I will be home soon," I say sweetly pulling her off me.

"But I will miss you," she says wiping away her tears.

"I know you will but you have to handle it till I get back. You can't depend on me forever, you need to grow up a little please," I say as gently as possible knowing I am probably hurting her.

To my surprise though Tessa's sad face quickly turns into one of determination. "I will! And when you get home I will be more mature than ever!" A smile creeps onto my face and I nod looking forward to it.

"Come home soon," Julia said punching my shoulder with a smirk on her face.

"Yeah, will miss you to," I said rolling my eyes.

"Be safe," Alexis said while giving me a hug. She was only an inch shorter than me while Tessa was at least half a foot shorter. Julia was and inch taller than me even though she was younger than me.

"I will."

Alexis opened the door for me and Tessa handed me my bags. With a smile I walked out and closed the door behind me.

I wanted this to be a gradual story so it will not be boom! Action. So please be patient.