Leonardo's POV:

My Sensei, Master Splinter, is also my father. He's kind and loving, and has a sixth sense for emotional distress. He can always seem to detect when someone, be it a loved-one or a stranger, is not feeling quite themselves. He has an innate ability to come up with advice on the spot.

I respect and admire him. Master Splinter is an amazing teacher, and an even better father.

I would risk my life to save him, though I'm sure he would rather I didn't.

I love my family unconditionally, and it was my father who taught me to do so. You see, without his kindness, our family would not exist. At least not how it is now.

But the story of our origin is for another time.

Raphael's POV:

My brothers are always up to something. I don't mean that in a bad way. Well... Mike's always got something weird cooking, whether it's food or a prank. I'm not sure why, but everyone new we meet just assumes Mikey can cook. He's not terrible, but he ain't no Chef Boyardee either.

Then there's Donnie. Our resident Einstein. The guy's constantly working on some new gadget, or sneaking up top-side to go clean out the garbage dump for supplies. Don's pretty good at not sleeping, but he's never really been a coffee fan. He's not addicted to the stuff, yet for some reason, it never surprises me to see him chugging a mug or two on the occasional late night when he should be sleeping. Despite how much he complains about the taste, he doesn't have an issue drinking it when he "needs" it.

Then, of course, is our Fearless Leader, Leonardo. Teacher's Pet. Mr. Perfect. Call him what you will, he's still Leo. Annoying and stubborn. The whole 9 yards. Always trying to boss me around and getting on me for every tiny detail.

I'm a little biased at the moment. But that's probably because we got in a fight before bed. I'd go out and knock some head, but I'm exhausted. Plus, I got this assignment from Master Splinter to write 100 journals. Said it was a technique to figure out our inner selves or something. Whatever...

Usagi's POV:

Honor is a truly magnificent thing. Such a concept, compact into a two syllable word, that has an extensive effect on nations around the world, is not to be taken lightly.

While a true Samurai warrior values honor above all else, one must take into consideration the situation in which honor is applied.

There are many forms of honor, and many ways to carry the ideology into the proceeding day.

As a samurai, I must obey my Lordship's orders and carry them out with no question. As a younger Samurai, this form of honor was only acceptable. For my Master still lived, and I was yet to become my own warrior.

But now, as a Ronin, a Lord I pay many services to is a mere child. Because of which, he is encouraged to seek advice. On most occasions, Lord Noriyuki will pry for advice from my good friend, Tomoe Ame. But he is also known to sometimes turn to me for my thoughts on a matter.

Therefore, I am holding up my honor by serving the young lord as best I know how.