Chapter Three

Morning Ride

The next morning, Raphael awoke just as dawn was lighting up the sky, he sat up and stretched and looked outside.

It was a beautiful morning, the sun had not quite risen yet, but the sky was a beautiful light mix of pinks, blues and yellows.

He threw the blanket off him and as quietly as he could he got off his camp bed and walked to the stairs, Splinter was fast asleep and was curled up under his blanket.

Raphael giggled a little at the way he was sleeping, even though he was a humanoid rat he still had some rat behaviours, and one included curling up when he slept.

He looked over to his brothers, Donatello was laying on his front with his arms dangling over the sides of his camp bed and had the blanket pulled up to his chin as he snored softly and Michelangelo was lying on his side and had his thumb in his mouth.

Raphael chuckled a little at the fact Michelangelo still sometimes sucked his thumb when he slept, even though his baby brother was still a bit of an annoying big kid who drove him crazy sometimes, he did look sweet with his thumb in his mouth.

He crept over to the steps and decided to take a little walk outside in the fresh morning air, as he walked downstairs he stepped carefully hoping the wood wouldn't creak under his weight and wake everyone in the house.

Raphael soon made it to the living room and he saw to his delight Mona looking out of the window looking at the first light of the dawn.

Raphael smiled as he admired her body and her long soft hair, feeling so lucky that she was his. "Good morning love" he said softly.

Mona turned around from the window and smiled, Raphael then walked up behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist and shoulders whilst peppering little butterfly kisses behind her neck and ear.

Mona lifted her hand and began to stroke his head and run her fingers through the ribbons of his ninja mask, "did you sleep well Raph?" she asked moaning as she felt his breath over the back of her neck.

"It was ok" said Raphael "how about you?"

"Fine" said Mona "Beautiful morning isn't it?"

Raphael nodded, "I was thinking of stepping outside for a few minutes before the others woke up" Mona laughed softly "I was thinking of doing the same thing" she said.

"Cool!" said Raphael, he then had a really wicked idea, his Shell Cycle was still in the battle Shell and there was no-one about this early in the morning.

"Hey Mona" he said cheekily, "You wanna go for a spin on the Shell Cycle? There's no-one around at this time"

Mona felt excited, "I'd love to" she said "I love going on rides on the shell cycle with you"

Raphael gave her the evil smirk as he nuzzled her, "I'm glad you love them" he said "come on, let's get out of here before the others wake up!".

Mona giggled as they walked outside to the Battle Shell and Raphael opened the back doors and pulled out his Shell Cycle, then wheeled it away from the farmhouse.

Mona followed him and once they made it to the road, Raphael started the engine up and placed his helmet on his head.

He then handed Mona her helmet and she took it and placed it on her head before climbing onto the back of the Shell Cycle.

She then wrapped her arms around his waist then Raphael started the Shell Cycle before riding off down the road at full speed. Mona laughed as the Shell Cycle sped off down the road.

She felt the air over her skin as she rode on the back of the motorcycle and held onto Raphael tightly, the morning air felt so cool on her skin and the landscapes whizzing past looked so beautiful as the sun rose higher.

The road was long and straight so Raphael was able to pull off some fancy moves such as wheelies making Mona cry out with joy.

"You ok back there?" asked Raphael looking over his shoulder, "I'm fine" said Mona.

"Hold tight!" said Raphael, he then turned the bike sideways and placed his foot on the ground causing the bike to turn all the way round then point back in the opposite direction.

Mona squealed with joy as the bike turned at a 90 degree angle. She held on tight to Raphael as he powered up the bike and sped down the road.

As they rode down the road, Mona saw the sun rise higher in the sky bathing the whole place in sunlight, "nothing beats a good motorcycle ride at dawn huh?" called Raphael.

"It's fantastic!" shouted Mona over the roar of the Shell Cycle. She wrapped her arms tighter around Raphael's waist as he continued to speed on.

As they sped on, Raphael noticed a slope on the side of the road and he grinned evilly as an idea came into his head, "Mona!" he shouted "Hold onto me! We're gonna fly!"

"What!" cried Mona in shock as Raphael hit the gas and sped up the bike. She then saw him head for the upward slope on the side of the road.

She gripped Raphael tightly, holding his waist and his belt, he then went for the slope and the bike went sailing up the slope sending them flying into the air!

Mona gasped in shock and held Raphael tighter as the Shell Cycle went flying through the air. "Holy cow!" she shouted as they flew through the air.

Raphael then positioned the bike and they landed back on the road, Mona nearly went flying but she held tightly onto Raphael as he landed the bike and he sped on.

"Whoa!" cried Mona "you're getting good with your stunts!" Raphael laughed as he powered the bike to go faster.

They sped up the road for a few miles, looking at the landscape as the sun rose higher, then Raphael decided to head the bike back to the Farmhouse, "I think the others will be waking up soon" he said as he slowed the bike down and they drove back to the Farmhouse.

When they arrived back, Raphael parked the bike next to the Battle Shell and jumped off, he then helped Mona off it and she nearly fell.

"Whoa!" said Raphael "you got a habit of falling off the bike!"

Mona laughed and blushed, "I guess all the adrenaline makes me weak in the knees" she said.

"That's a good point" commented Raphael as he helped her stand, nuzzling her with his beak as he did. They then began to walk hand in hand back to the Farmhouse together.

As they got to the front of the farmhouse, they saw Leonardo standing between the barn and the Farmhouse swinging his swords around as he practiced his swordplay.

"Hey Leo's awake" said Mona.

"Early riser as usual" said Raphael "and why am I not surprised he's practicing with his swords?"

Mona chuckled, "as long as I've known him he's so committed to his training" they watched Leonardo for a bit as he focused on his sword play.

As Leonardo swung is swords, he caught sight of Mona and Raphael standing a few feet away from him and holding hands.

He stopped swinging his swords and lowered them. On seeing his brother he felt his blood boil and seeing Mona, his heart started to hurt as it beat in his chest.

"Morning bro" said Raphael.

"Oh hey" said Leonardo placing his swords back in the sheaths on his back I didn't see you there, What are you two doing out there?"

Raphael folded his arms and smirked wickedly, "just took Mona for a ride on the Shell Cycle, perfect morning for an early ride" Leonardo clenched his fist but he took a few deep breathes and hid his fist so Mona and Raphael didn't see.

"Right" he said "and you didn't break any of her bones on that Deadly machine of yours?"

"Well she's walking isn't she?" retorted Raphael with a slight snarl annoyed his brother was lecturing him on taking Mona on dangerous Motorcycle rides.

Mona sighed I'm fine Leo" she said "I enjoy the motorcycle rides with Raphael"

"Great" said Leonardo giving Raphael daggers wit his eyes "glad you do"

"You ok Leo?" asked Mona noticing the resentment in Leonardo's voice.

"I'm fine" said Leonardo straightening himself up, "just tired, and that...I worry about you going on that Shell Cycle sometimes, can be pretty dangerous"

"You got nothing to worry about Leo" said Mona "Raphael takes good care of me"

"I noticed" said Leonardo "And I'm glad"

Raphael cocked his head on one side also noticing Leonardo's resentment in his voice, he also knew his brother saw that he (Raphael) was holding Mona's hand. "Sorry big brother" he thought awkwardly "Mona chose me; it's not my fault you didn't win her...hope you're not gonna resent me"

As Raphael was thinking the Farmhouse doors opened and Master Splinter, Michelangelo, Donatello, April and Casey appeared.

"Ah Leonardo!" said Splinter "There you are" Leonardo instantly bowed to Splinter.

"Good morning Sensei" he said instantly putting on a fake smile.

"May I ask where you have been last night?" asked Splinter.

Leonardo swallowed hard, he looked at his other brothers and April and Casey who also had the same look on their faces, curious about where Leonardo had been all night.

"I was walking through the woods and ended up sitting by the river, it looked so amazing with the full moon and stars I started meditating...and I guess I lost track of time"

"I see" said Splinter "and why didn't you come into the farmhouse?"

"I didn't want to wake you lot so I slept in the barn" said Leonardo.

"The barn!" cried Michelangelo "with the mice and owls!" "It was alright!" retorted Leonardo.

"My sons!" said Splinter stopping his sons before an argument could start. The turtles instantly stood to attention.

"There is no need to beret who slept where" scolded the rat, "now since we shall be leaving to go back to New York tomorrow, I suggest you start packing up the Battle Shell, then we shall do some field training"

The turtles groaned but they agreed and bowed to their sensei.

"Once you've all had a little breakfast though" said April, "I'll get into the kitchen"

"I'll help" said Mona, "Thanks" said April, "I could use an extra set of hands"

"Thanks April" said the turtles and Splinter together as they walked back into the farmhouse.

So Mona and Raphael have gone for an Early Morning motorcycle ride! Looks like they had fun! Lol!

Oh dear, Raphael's noticed Leonardo's not happy about Raphael and Mona being a couple. Not good!

Aww Michelangelo still sucks his thumb sometimes! And the part where Splinter curls up in his sleep, I got two pet rats at home named Jack and Kyle and when they sleep, they curl up and they look so cute! I thought Splinter might still have some normal rat behavior in him even if he has been a humaniod rat for so long! Lol!

Hope you enjoyed the chapter!