Ok, next chapter... how will Mikey's bros react to Kayla?

Chapter 1

Can we keep Her?

Raphael paced worriedly," That chuckle-head shouldn't be out this late!"

Don was also worried, pacing with Raph, when, suddenly, the shell-cell beeped.

Don scooped it up," Hello?"

April's voice clamored over the other line.

Don's eyes widened as he gaped," WHAT?"

Leo looked t him," What? What is it, Donny?"

Don looked up," Mikey's over at April's… he's hurt bad…"

Raph was already racing out the tunnel.

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Ten minutes later, the three brothers and their father were at April's apartment.

Donatello examined Mikey's shell, which was cracked slightly. Don sighed," Mikey, how the shell did this happen?"

Mikey grinned, in pain but light-hearted as he shrugged," Oh, you know, just an average day- er- night I mean!"

Splinter looked at the dark-skinned little girl, who looked back with smokey green eyes. She giggled slightly as she hugged her torn ragdoll.

"Where do you come from, child?" splinter asked her gently.

Kayla shrugged," I dunno, Mister."

Splinter looked slightly amused as she added," I knew a boy with a pet mice. The mice's name was Mr. Fluffy. What are you called?"

"I am called Master Splinter, my child."

Mikey looked up, worried as April looked back at him, shaking her head sadly," I did the research, Mikey… there is no one to claim Kayla except for the state."

Mikey looked at Splinter," Master, I have a request to make."

Leo held up a hand," First, tell us the story! How did this happen?"

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"So this dark bane dude brought us here, to April's and then he left!" Mikey concluded his tale, after telling them of his misadventure.

Raph spoke up after Mikey was done," I've heard of that dude, Dark Bane. Casey knows him!"

Leo groaned," Why am I not surprised?"

Mikey shrugged as he looked at Master Splinter.

Splinter nodded.

Mikey then asked," Can Kayla live with us? I want to take care of her… I want to raise her. I don't think she should have to go and live at an orphanage!"

April protested," But, guys, she needs to go to school!"

Mikey retorted," She's not six yet! And besides, I can teach her!"

Don and Raph and Leo stared at their younger brother.

Leo silently palmed his forehead.

Don asked," Did… That come outta Mikey?"

April looked at him in concern," Mikey, are you sure? That's a big responsibility-"

Kayla squealed," Mr. Mikey is going to be my teacher? YAY!" she hugged him around the neck, gently, being careful of his injuries.

Splinter nodded softly, "we will all help you, my son."

Raph chuckled, shaking his head. Out of the corner of his eye, he caught sight of a dark figure, hovering at the window.

Raph saw a dark clothed man with a mask over his face.

"Hey, is that-"

Raph blinked and the man was gone.

Mikey looked at him," you say something Bro?"

Raph shook his head," Nope, musta been the wind."

Mikey looked back at Splinter," So... can we keep her?"

They all chuckled as Splinter nodded," yes."

Kayla squealed," YAY! I have friends!" as she ran around and hugged Splinter first, and then hugged Leo's arm, Donnie's leg and jumped onto Raph's lap and kissed his cheek.

Raph looked shocked and Mikey teased," Dude, you're blushing!"

Raph protested," I AM NOT!" but he ruffled Kayla's dark hair, warning," kid, if you're gonna live with us, then you gotta promise you'll behave!"

Kayla nodded solemnly," I will, Mr... What is your name?"

Mikey answered," His name is Pinkie!"

Kayla giggled," Ok, Mr. Pinkie!"

"MIKE!"

"Raph! Not in front of Kayla!" April snapped as Raph made to clobber Mikey.

Leo knelt in front of Kayla," little one, my name is Leo. I am your brother."

She smiled shyly," Ok... Leo. An what do I call the others? Are they my brothers too?"

"Yes. That's Don, and that's Raph-"

-"I thought his name was Pinkie."

Leo had to fight the smile but he gently corrected," "Mr." Mikey was being silly. His name is Raph, and you can just call him Mikey," as he pointed to Michelangelo.

Mikey smiled softly as Kayla sat by him and asked," will you teach me to read? And to write? And to cartwheel?"

Mikey laughed," Totally!… as soon as my shell heals that is... will it heal, Donnie?"

Don nodded," I think so, if we take care of it. It's a small crack, so you were very lucky."

Mikey looked at Kayla and said aloud," Naw... I think I musta had an angel with me."


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