My name is Megumi…not so certain about my last name though, im not even sure if I even have one…

My story begins at home…but not in a house, farm, or a apartment…in the sewers in New York.

Its not a bother to me, I have been raised down there along with four tall, buff turtles named: Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Donatello. Oh yeah, and don't forget their father/sensei Splinter, which is a giant rat. He's not violent. Instead he's very peaceful and kind, and very wise.

Anyways, my story begins at home. Donatello had me studying Algebra. For some reason he always acts like he's my father. He is too protective of me, wont allow me to leave home, never shares any secrets with me like some would, always makes me study his books then tests me on it.

I looked around the room as I sat at the table. I smiled seeing Mikey do the robot dance, Leo just sitting on the floor while polishing his swords, Raph feeding his turtle and talking to it. Splinter was meditating in his room. I looked at Donny, just fixing up his turtlecom sadly. He seemed like he was missing someone, but he would never tell me.

I looked down, thought of what may be his troubles as I ran my fingers through my dark brown hair. I was startled by a sudden "megumi?", I was too used to the awkward silence that the voice nearly made me pee myself.

Donny was looking at me. He called for me.

"Yes, Donny?"

He pulled a chair out for me, wanting me to sit with him. He usually does this when his three brothers are not near him.

I stood up, pulling my shirt down, hating the small breeze at my stomach. I walked to him with the book in my hands. He watched me as I sat with him, opening my book.

"Megumi, if you need any help, just tell me..". I nodded carefully. It isn't a romance relationship, so please don't put that in your mind.

I had no idea what my name meant. All I know is that it's a Japanese name for girls.

I looked at him. "Donny…" he looked at me in a gentle way like a beautiful melody playing in his heart.

"Yes?" "It's my 12th birthday today." "Oh, that's right. Im sorry, im still working on your birthday present, okay?"

I nodded again. I wasn't mad though. He's always working. But he looked guilty for not having that one gift.

Suddenly the news came on, these robots were at the bank, and boring looking men were there too.

Raph then jumped up, pulling out his sias. Mikey ran out the room. Leo gave them commands like a true leader would. Donny was the last one to leave.

This happens everyday. Im not allowed to go with them. I sighed and went to see Splinter.