Eccedentesiast

noun

A person who fakes a smile

Beep! Beep! Beep!

I opened my eyes as they turned black. I swung my hand out and hit the ringing alarm clock.

God that noise was annoying.

I rubbed my eyes as they went purple. Stupid training. Stupid alarm clock. Stupid-

-8:00 A.M.

Stupid me! I was late for training. Splinter was going to kill me.

I rushed to get my clothes on. I put my hair in a high ponytail and rushed out of my room.

It'd been almost year since my sister's death and nightmares of the incident still haunted my sleep. With the anniversary of Kayla's passing coming up, my nightmares were at full force. It got really annoying at times. If it wasn't bad enough that I had to constantly come up with reasons for the lack of sleeping I was getting, but it was seriously messing with my training.

I tiptoed up to the door of the dojo quietly. After cracking the door slightly open I could see everyone meditating. With a stealth that the guys couldn't dream of copying, I slid in and took a seat. It seemed like I was in the clear a few minutes later when no one had said anything. Maybe I wouldn't have to face Splinter's wrath this-

"So you finally woke up."

I cringed at the sound of my Sensei's voice.

I opened my eyes, falling out of my meditative position.

"Forgive me Sensei. It won't happen again." I bowed my head.

"Ah, but you said that last time."

I sighed and looked up at Splinter. "I promise this time. I'm sorry for interrupting the lesson."

"Apologies can only get you so for my little calla lily." I gave a small smile at him calling me by my nickname. "So this time you will show that you are sorry by a sparring match."

"OK that seems fi-"

"With all four of the boys."

"What!? All four?!"

"Yes and no black eyes."

"Hai Sensei." I mumbled under my breath and stood up.

The guys all gave me sympathetic looks as they circled around me.

"And boys." We all looked at Splinter. "Do not hold back."

Mikey quickly spoke up. "But she could get hurt."

"Are you questioning my teaching Michelangelo?"

"No Sensei." Mikey bowed his head and sighed.

They attacked like I'd just stolen the last piece of pizza. I kept my eyes under control. Which wasn't to hard considering the fact that there wasn't anything to really make me upset.

"What? Too scared to attack back?" Raph smirked.

I spoke too soon.

"No!" I dodged an attack from Leo but ended up getting hit in the arm by Donnie.

I winced, clutching my arm.

"I think she is scared Raph." Leo jumped in.

"Oh ya?" I smiled and went in for a attack on Leo.

I cursed at my feet went out from under me, my eyes flickering black for a second before I got it under control.

I rolled out of the way of Mikey and quickly stood up.

"Is that all you got Viper!" Donnie yelled as he tried to land another hit on me.

I slid to the left making him fall into Raph. That's when Mikey ran at me. I slid around him and hit the back of his legs with my own, making him fall forward.

I quickly pinned my blades close to his neck, frowning when I saw him smirking.

Leo smashed into me making me hit the floor. I began coughing as the air was knocked out of me.

My eyes began flickering between purple and black. My stomach suddenly lurched. I covered my mouth and rushed out of the dojo, making it to the bathroom just in time.

"Viper are you- Holy shell girl!" I looked up at Mikey.

"Remind me to never eat whatever it was we ate last night again." I groaned.

"Everything OK?" Leo asked walking into the bathroom, watching as I washed my hands and face free of any puke.

"Ya, I think I ate something funny last night."

Mikey frowned and held his hand against my forehead. "You don't have a temp."

"I'm fine Mikey." I said brushing his hand away. "Come on, I still have a sparing match to win." I smirked.

"You could let Donnie check you out." Raph suggested as he dodged another one of my side attacks.

It was after training and me and Raph were doing a quick sparring match. I had just gotten done telling him about why I had rushed out of the room earlier that morning.

"I'm fine." I sighed avoiding one of his sais.

"I'm just saying. If you want Mikey to leave you alone about it, then you should let Don take a look at you."

"Fine anything to get him off my case."

"Mikey's not going to leave you alone anytime soon."

"Why?" I came to a dead stop, making Raph hit my arm on accident.

I looked down at my arm to assess the damage. Blood was starting to seep out of the cut, but it wasn't too deep. It would be healed in an hour if I got it banged soon.

"I'm so sorry." Raph apologized taking a look at my arm. "You just stopped so suddenly, I couldn't stop fast enough."

"It's fine, just a scratch." I shrugged, making my way over to the first aid kit we kept in the back closet. "What did you mean, Mikey's not going to leave me alone?"

"Are you really that blind?" Raph asked with a look that made me wonder if he was calling be stupid in his head.

"To what?" I asked frustrated as I wrapped my arm.

"Holy shell, you are that blind." Raph walked out of the room.

"Hey! Wait!" I hurried to put the first aid kit up and chase after him. "Damn it Raph!"

Not looking where I was going, I ran into Leo, knocking both of us to the floor.

"Ouch, sorry Leo." I stood up and held my hand out.

"What's with you Viper?" Leo asked, taking my hand and standing up.

"Hmm?" I hummed in response, not really paying attention.

"Hey, you there?"

"Did you see Raph walk by?" I asked, ignoring his question.

"Ya, he was headed to the lab, which reminds me. You should let Donnie check you out."

"I'm fine alright. Sheesh, you guys are like a bunch of mother hens." I muttered the last part, slipping past Leo to go find Raph.

I made my way to the lab, annoyed at finding Raph not there.

"Yo Don, you seen Raph?" I asked getting irritated.

"Ya, he said you might be coming by here. I wanted to know if-"

"You could take a look at me? Make sure I'm fine? I'm OK, alright? Now where did that shell for brains go?"

"Raph said he was going out. He should be back later. I was wondering if you would-"

"Donnie." I took a deep breath calming my nerves. "I. Am. Fine. If something happens, I'll let you know." I left the room before he could respond and proceeded to lock myself in my room.

What was with the guys? I swore they thought I was dying or something. I flopped on my bed, snuggling into my blankets.

I ran a finger along the scar on my arm, remembering the horrible things Shredder had done to me. I covered my mouth and shut my eyes tight, remembering my sister. Three days till the anniversary. Three days till her death day.

I rolled over looking at the pictures on my wall. They were all photos of the guys and Splinter. My mind wandered back to my old family with Bill and Rachael. I wondered if Shredder had told them what had happened with me and Kayla. Maybe they missed us...What was I thinking? They gave us up. I didn't give a damn if they missed us.

Right?

I pulled the covers over my head, why thoughts twisted and confused.

"You want to what?" Mikey asked in shock.

"I want to go back and see them."

"What? Why? I thought they gave you to Shredder. Camellia, do you realize what you're saying?"

I noted the fact that he had used my real name. "I don't miss them. In fact, I think hate is a better word for my feelings for them. That's besides the point though. I want to know their involvement with Shredder and the Krang."

Mikey rubbed his face in frustration. "Are you sure?"

"Yes." I gave a determined look. "I need to know."

"OK, fine, but...as...your family, I want to come." He avoided my gaze.

I laughed and hugged him. "Thank-you Mikey, it means a lot to me."

Mikey's P.O.V.

I hugged back, a blush flowering on my face. The last thing I wanted was for her going back to her old parents, but if that's what she wanted, I would do my best to make her happy. With her being so down lately me, Leo, Raph, and Donnie had been doing our best to keep her spirits up.

We also might have been a little overprotective the last few days. Donnie was worried that her health was getting worse. Don didn't mention this to Viper of course, just us guys. We didn't need her even more upset.

"Any time." I smiled pulling her closer.

Hey guys! Been feeling down lately, nothing I can't handle though. I hope you guys enjoy my new story. Special thanks to Jedi Jelsa777 for helping me with this chapter.

I'm a disclaimer of TMNT but I own Viper and the idea behind her. If you want to use anything about her or the character herself please P.M. me first and get my consent.

Thank-you!

Special thanks to Jedi Jelsa777 for helping me with this chapter.