Previously, on When the Rain Falls:

"IZZY HELP!"

On the ground, was a young mutant lizard. She was caught in a net that was pinned to the ground, pinning her on her back.

Leo cut away the ropes and Mikey helped her sit up.

"W-who are you?"

"We'll take you to our lair."

Splinter stroked his beard before sighing and saying, "She may stay tonight, but in the morning I shall see if she can be trusted."

~Chapter 2~

A man who trusts nobody is apt to become the kind of man nobody trusts.~Harold MacMillan

The turtles had laid the young lizard on the couch in the middle of the lair. After watching her for some time and realizing she was not waking up, the turtles and Master Splinter went to bed.

When it was around seven o'clock, she woke up to the sound of pots and pans clinging in the kitchen. She focused her eyes and tried to remember what happened the past night. The memories slowly came back and she went for the kitchen.

She shyly poked her head in to see none other that Mikey cooking something in a pan. His back was to her and he clearly hadn't heard her come in. Deciding to have a little fun, she got as close as she could to him and asked so quietly that it was eerie, "Whatch'a making?"

Mikey jumped about six feet in the air, in the process knocking the pan and sending the food flying into the air. As soon as he landed, it landed on him.

"Oh, I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to mess up you breakfast."

Mikey only chuckled and began to wipe the food off his face. "It okay. I'm pretty sure my brothers wouldn't want this anyways. I can't cook."

"I can." She said sheepishly. "I can help. I-if you want."

Mikey smiled and told she he'd love it. After helping him clean up his breakfast, she started on the food. She decided to make eggs and was showing Mikey how to do it when they heard stirring from the living room.

"My brothers must be up. I'll go tell 'em you're up."

"M'kay." She replied as he ran out.

When he got outside, he noticed everyone was up and they were all looking for something.

"Hey guys." Mikey began, getting their attention. "She's making us breakfast. It'll be ready in a minute."

"Wait, she's making breakfast?" Leo asked in protest.

"Leo," Donnie began. "It's either her or Mikey. Which would you rather eat." Leo sighed as his brother walked towards the kitchen. i don't trust this girl. Why is she here? Leo thought before he left for the kitchen as well. He took a seat and noticed everyone was eating eggs. He felt someone tap him on his shoulded and turned to see the girl holding out a plate with some eggs on it.

He didn't smile at her, but out of courtesy, he took the plate and muttered, "Thanks."

She smiled and sat down across the table from him, next to Mikey. Donnie sat on the other side of Mikey. Raph sat next to Leo and Master Splinter sat next to Raph.

After he was done, Splinter clapped his hands together and looking diagonally across the table at the young lizard.

"I heard that my sons found you trapped under a net last night." Splinter began without hesitation. "Who trapped you?"

She looked down for a minute. After a moment of silence, she looked back at him and admitted, "A man named Oroku Saki."

The turtles stopped mid-chew. They looked over at the girl who smiled a bit. "Oh, you know him. So you know he's known as the Shredder."

The turtles still refused to chew, just simply nodded. Splinter sighed at his son's etiquette before answering, "Yes. He is my mortal enemy."

"So you must be Hamato Yoshi!" She exclaimed, once again making the turtles stop consuming their food.

He smiled and nodded. "Yes, that is right... uh, pardon my manners. I have forgotten to ask you your name."

She giggled. "My name is Elizabeth, but my sisters call me Lizzie. It's easier."

"So Lizzie, why is the Shredder after you?"

"I-I don't know... He just barged in our home about two months ago shouting, 'find Splinter! We cannot let him escape.' He seemed pretty pissed when this 'Splinter' person wasn't there because he took it out on us, torturing us for hours on end." She shuddered a bit, but then noticed something. The boys had gone silent and avoided eye contact with her. Splinter just looked at her apologetically.

"My girl, I am so sorry. For you see, I am Splinter."

Lizzie's eyes widened but then had a sorry look in them. "So what?"

The turtles looked at her like she was crazy. "What? Seriously, what's the point in blaming you? How could I blame you? It's all you're fault for not being in our lair in the sewers and being killed by your nemesis? Right. I'm really not mad." She said and then smiled.

Splinter smiled back. "Thank you, my child. You are very wise."

"Mind telling my sisters that?"

"Ah, your sisters. You were calling, uh, Izzy? Who is she?"

"The oldest. She's also the bossiest but at least she's a rebel like the rest of us."

"What do you mean, rebel?"

"Well, unlike most leaders, she doesn't usuall have huge, complicated plans, and she isn't afraid to break the rules or not listen to orders. But, I mean, we're teenage girls. What do you expect?"

"Hm. You said rest of us. Do you have other sisters?"

"Two of 'em! Alice and Katy. Alice's a badass and Katy's a genius."

"Hmm... I see."

"Well, when I say genius, I mean more like, she likes science and math, not like she's super smart or anything."

"Where are your sisters?"

Lizzie's head immediately dropped in her lap. "...I don't know. When we escaped the Shredder, we all went in different directions. I don't even know it they're alive." A lone, silent tear made it's way down Lizzie's face and dripped on her plastron. She quickly wiped it away and looked up at the old rat.

"Do not cry child. We will help you find your sisters."

"Y-you will." He stood up from his seat. With all eyes on him, he made his way to Lizzie's seat. She turned in her seat to face him as he placed a paw on her shoulder. "I promise."

She looked up at him with the most hopeful eyes he had ever seen. "Thank you."

Okay, now just gotta get a few thingys outta teh way. First:

Should Raph be hostile and angry towards the other lizards, or should he be a flirt?

Second:

I made a Hunger Games parody with 2012 TMNT vids so, check it out at: watch?v=Nr6tpVjL7lg

Thank you! And finally, comments...

bell-13-tmnt-lover: Thank you for the support and the tips! I am trying to slow the story line it's just hard to start a new story, ya know? And I suck at grammar so, sorry about that too... at least I know the difference between to, too, two, there, their, and they're.

kilppari: I plan on differing the girls. but they're not going to be polar opposites either. they will have some similar traits. BTW, you'll find out about Astilla in a later chapter.

adventuresstime: I know what you mean! I hate when people are like, 'they just met? let's make 'em kiss, just for fun! Ugh! I promise i won't do that!