"They still haven't found that one Princess Darcy yet," Raphael grumbled as he reads the news paper on the table.

Ivy poured more water into his cup and nodded, "Yes, I saw that in the morning paper today."

Raphael glances up at her with a raised eyebrow, then looks back down at his nearly empty plate.

"Mike better be home soon, I hate being home alone," Raphael mutters.

Ivy felt a small pang in her heart. He wasn't alone, she was right here next to him. She nods a bit and sets the water pitcher on the counter and walks out of the house to the barn.

She walked up to her favorite horse whose name was Treasure and pet the horses soft golden mane.

She wasn't very fond of animals, and animals weren't very fond of her, but her and Treasure get along very well.

Ivy sighs and kisses Treasures nose, which made Treasure grunt which usually meant, 'stop moping around and do what you are supposed to be doing'.

Ivy smiles a bit and continues walking to the chicken coop and gathered atleast 23 eggs.

Ivy then walked over to one of the cows Michelangelo named 'Bella', grabbed a stool and a bucket and started milking her.

Ivy hated milking the cows, but Mr. Hamato told her to do it anyways and to not be so skittish.

Ivy sighs and looks around at the other cows (Bongo, Bestie and Lard) and the other horses (Fearless, Tempest, May, and Bright).

Ivy always wanted to go on an adventure like in books. Damsel in distresses, dragon slaying, magical fairies and princes and princesses.

She just doesn't know what she would do.

Ivy shakes her head, forgetting the fantasy in her head and finished milking Bella.

She then walked back to the house and said hello to Michelangelo who got some things at the store for her.

She put the milk and eggs away and started making breakfast for herself. She already made breakfast for Michelangelo, Raphael and Donatello.

Donatello only had to open the shop for the other employees because he is off on Thursdays.

Mr. Hamato and Leonardo leave early to go to duty at the palace, so they usually aren't present at breakfast.

Ivy then fixed her hair by tucking her bangs behind her ears and looked around the quiet house.

Just when she thought she could take a break, Donatello walked up to her.

"Ivy, I was wondering if you wanted to take off for a few hours today. I spoke to Father about it and he said it was alright but to be back by lunch," he said.

Ivy glances around the corner at the grandfather clock: 9:30.

Plenty of time to frolic around!

Ivy looks up at Donatello and nods, "Thank you very much Donatello, I will gladly take off," Ivy said excitedly.

She did a short curtsy and rushed upstairs to her room and changed into a white blouse with a short black skirt and boots, keeping her red necklace on.

She put on some dark red lipstick, light pink blush and mascara and put her hair down.

She looked so different when she puts on nicer clothes. She goes from dirty maid to pretty rich girl in less than a minute.

She grabs her purse and black coat and walks out the door, taking a deep breath as she closes the door behind her.

She walked past the big fountain that sat in the middle of the front yard, past the gates, and strutted into town.

She decided to visit her best friend Kopi and get something while she was there, but it would take a good ten minutes to get there since she does not have any other form of transportation.

She sometimes wondered if someone would kidnap her like Princess Darcy, but thought how silly it was to compare herself to a pretty, rich, and famous girl.

Ivy kept walking and minutes later she walked into the "Petite Bakery".

"Hello, welcome to- IVY!"

Kopi rushed up and embraced Ivy in a big-crushing hug. "I missed you soooo much!"

Ivy giggles and hugs Kopi back, "I saw you five days ago."

Kopi released Ivy and put her hands on her hips. "That was such a long time ago."

Ivy rolls her scarlet eyes and shakes her head. "Oh hush now."

Kopi grins and walk back over behind the counter, "Mr. Mike was here earlier this morning. Surely he doesn't need any more food."

Ivy laughs a bit and shakes her head, her long hair swishing back and forth, "No! I'm going to get something here for myself."

Kopi nods, "Well, what would you like?"

Ivy looks at the food selection, wondering if she should get her usual (a chocolate eclair) or something different.

"I can't believe someone stupid enough would kidnap Princess Darcy du Artimista!" Kopi exclaimed, tossing the morning newspaper onto the counter in frustration. "This is why I never want to be royalty. So many deaths and vows and orders because of other people! You never get to do anything you want-" Kopi sighs. "Who am I kidding? I can't even get away with what I want and I'm far from royalty."

Ivy sadly smiles at her friend and leans forward against the counter, "It could be worse."

Kopi nods, "True, but still..."

Ivy purses her lips, "Oh bosh, Kopi! If you are going to be sad I should just buy you a croissant!"

Kopi perks up a bit and smirks, "But I work here. I can take anything I want."

Ivy raises an eyebrow, "You could, but you wouldn't because that would mean more work for you."

Kopi scoffs, "Baking isn't work, it's fun."

Ivy shrugs, "I guess I'm the only one who thinks cooking is work."

Kopis smirk returns to her face, "That's because you have to cook for 6 people! Including yourself."

Ivy nods, "True, I know...anyways, I will have my usual."

Kopi pouts, "So I guess that means you are not getting anything for me."

Ivy pulls out her wallet, "You are correct."

Kopi groans and get the chocolate eclair and hands it to Ivy and Ivy hands Kopi the money.

"Thanks Kopi."

"Not a problem."

Ivy sat in a small wooden chair and pulled out the chocolate eclair from the paper bag.

Many words can describe the taste of this chocolate eclair.

Delicious.

Heavenly.

Scrumptious.

As Ivy sinks her teeth into the desert, there was a knock on the window next to her.

She pauses and looks at the window which was covered by a big pink curtain, so she couldn't see who was knocking.

Kopi walks over to the door, opens it and looks around the corner.

"No one", she says, coming back in and closing the door.

Ivy nods and goes back to eating.

But before Ivy could take another bite, there was a crash.

Kopi turns slowly on her heels to the door to the back room.

"W-What was that?" Ivy asked Kopi.

Kopi shook her head, "I don't know... And I honestly don't want to find out."

Ivy quickly shoved the eclair in her mouth in a very un-lady-like manner that would have made Michelangelo laugh and scold her. She quickly chews and swallows and walks over to Kopi and opens the door.

The back room wasn't that big, but it was large enough to fit many crates of ingredients and cooking supplies.

The lights were off, which made it even more creepy.

"Hello?" Ivy poked her head in and then slowly stepped inside.

"Ivy!" Kopi hisses, "what do you think you are doing?"

Ivy looks around. "I am seeing what has happened. You are welcome to join me."

Kopi shakes her head, "Um, no. Thank you."

Ivy rolls her eyes slightly. Hopefully, something just fell over. If someone was in here, it is a good thing Raphael taught her some defense moves.

Ivy stops. "Kopi, can you turn the light on?"

"There are no lights in there. I have a flash light though."

Ivy sighs, "Can I have it please?"

"Yes, give me a moment to find it."

Kopi turns and leaves, leaving Ivy alone in the dark.

Have you ever felt that feeling where you feel like someone is watching you, but you can't see or hear them?

That's what Ivy feels like right now.

Ivy felt a chill go up her spine which gave her goosebumps.

She then heard a, box? Crate? Well, whatever it was, Ivy heard it move across the floor and the hit her feet.

Ivy wanted to scream, but a hand covered her mouth.

The mystery person whispered something she couldn't make out and grabbed Ivys wrists.

Ivy squirmed in her attackers grip, but it was no use. He (or she) was really strong.

She left something go over her head, something soft and fuzzy.

Oh... A potato sack.


Well, what do you think? :) Btw, Kopi is pronounced "Ko-pee", and she is my friends OC and she let me borrow her :3

Have a good day/night~!