DISCLAIMER: I, Dezzarai H. Rodriguez, also known by pen-name/author Sophia Von Blackburn, do not claim anything other than my very own O.C's (Original Characters) and the creativity of the following story/stories. Everything else belongs to their respectable owners.

SUMMARY: A 100 Theme Challenge featuring the Teenage Mutant Ninja turtles and, my O.C. for this, Eveline Black.

A 100 Theme Challenge

By: Dezzarai H. Rodriguez
"Sophia Von Blackburn"

Chapter 2: Family

"Are you sure April said it was okay for us to come over Mike? Last time she said she was going to have company over."

Donnie asked his younger brother as he leapt over a rooftop, the destination the apartment belonging to April O'Neil. Leo and Raph jumped ahead of them, sliding down clothes-lines and jumping over chimney tops. Mikey nodded enthusiastically, thinking that their normal Friday Pizza and Dinner night would have been canceled.

"Yeah she said that she had a surprise for us!"

Another rooftop was jumped before landing on the rooftop of April's apartment.

"Well whatever it is sure does smell good."

Leo told them, sniffing the air that came from her window. One by one the turtles slide down the fire escape and knocked on the window leading into the living room. Running feet were heard before the curtain was pulled away, revealing a familiar red head.

"You made it!" April quickly opened her window and pulled Raph in who stumbled slightly.

"Whoa ape! Calm yer self will ya? Raph's 'sonly got two arms." Casey laughed as he helped his best turtle buddy up.

"Thanks man."

"No prob."

"I'm sorry! I'm just excited!"

"For what?" Leo asked as he made his way in, followed closely by Mikey and Donnie. April grinned, something she did when she thought she had the best news in the world. The turtles lifted their noses and head towards the smell and noise coming from the kitchen.

"Is someone here?" Don asked, slightly confused.

"Yup. That's my surprise."

"It's a person?" Mikey asked, tilting his head to the side.

"Yup! Come meet her!" April grabbed Mikey and Raph's arms, pulling them toward the kitchen.

"Ah! Hold on a sec April!"

Leo tried slowing her down, unsure if revealing themselves to someone new was wise. He trusted April and Casey but he didn't know who this new person would be. Donnie looked at Casey who smirked and nudged him along. April pushed the orange and red wearing turtles into the kitchen with a smile.

"Guys! I'd like you to meet my god-daughter, Eveline Black."

Both turtles blinked at the figure by the sink, their back to them. Clearly by name and length of hair the person was a girl. She turned around, a 'huh' expression on her face. Black hair and green eyes were the first things they noticed as the four stared at her. The next was that her skin was tanned to a light caramel mocha colored and she had a dusting of brown freckles on her nose. She wore a white slightly frilly apron, one they recognized as April's by the "Kiss the Chief" lettering in yellow on the stomach. They could see her dark blue jeans, black laced ankle boots and her off the shoulder black shirt, revealing black straps on her shoulder and a silver necklace around her neck.

Eveline blinked, then blinked again. She nearly lost her grip on the pan of Lasagna she was holding.

Well I'll be damned.

Standing in the doorway were four humanoid turtles. Each a different shade of skin color, height, body type and…were they wearing bandanas? She blinked again before raising an eyebrow and asking her question.

"Are you seriously wearing bandanas to hide your identities? Because I hate to tell you this but…your turtles."

Silence.

Laughter burst from Raph and Mike as they bent over to hold their stomachs.

April sighed and shook her head.

"Well at least she didn't faint." Don and Leo chuckled softly, curious as to the impression they left on the unknown girl.

"Oh man! This chick's somethin' else." Raph chuckled and walked over.

"I'm Raphael, call me Raph. Need some help?"

A smile made its way onto her pink lips.

"Nice to meet you and yes, that would be great."

She indicated toward the plates next to the cups and two other bowls.

"That stuff needs to get on the table if you wouldn't mind."

"No prob."

He smiled slightly at her and went to get the two big bowls, which were salad and bread.

"Hi! I'm Michelangelo! But only awesome people call me Mike or Mikey and I think you're awesome already so you can call me that! Did you make this 'cause it smells wicked!" He thrust his nose above the lasagna in her hands and inhaled deeply, practically drooling.

Eveline laughed at his childishness. "Yes I did thank you. It's a pleasure Mikey."

He grinned and took the pan from her. "Likewise dudette. I'll take this for ya!"

"Don't drop or eat it all Mikey."

The blue wearing turtle told him as he made his way to Eveline and offered his hand.

She noticed he only had three fingers and help two swords on his back. Thinking about it they all had weapons.

"I'm Leonardo. Please feel free to call me Leo."

She smiled and shook his hand.

"It's nice to meet you."

He smiled. "Want me to carry the cups in?"

"If you can?"

He nodded to her and went to grab them.

The purple wearing turtle walked over and offered his hand as well.

"I'm Donnie, full name Donatello."

Eveline giggled and shook his hand.

"I'm Evie, full name Eveline."

They chuckled and nodded to each other, grabbing the rest of the kitchen wear. They all made their way into the dining room, setting the table before sitting. Casey sat at the head, April on his right and Raph to his left. Eveline sat next to Raph and Mikey next to her. Leo sat at the other end while Donnie sat next to April.

"So. Your April's god-daughter?" Mikey asked casually as they began setting their plates. Eveline nodded, a small smile on her face.

"Yes. My father is a childhood friend's of Nina*. Unfortunately something happened and April gained custody of me."

They stopped and gave her a curious look. April and Casey gave each other a sad look.

"What…what happened?" Don asked quietly.

Evie gave him a brief sad look before looking down with a soft look on her face.

"My father was a truck driver, going everywhere around the U.S. and further. He loved his job and despite it being dangerous sometimes he still did what he loved. I stayed home and watched my younger sister when he was away. My parents are divorced so my younger siblings stayed with my mother most of time unless he was in town."

She crossed her hands on her lap and sighed softly, an almost tired expression on her face.

"Since I'm the oldest and twenty-one, I stayed with my dad because his house goes unsupervised when he was gone. One day he had to go deliver a load in Canada. They were paying him big because the load was deadly chemical gases."

Leo and Raph glanced at each other, sensing where the story was going.

"There was a snow storm and he drifted from the road onto a lake. The lake was still soft so it cracked."

She swallowed and took a deep breath.

"The ice broke into the container and the liquid fell into the water along with the truck. He tried to swim to shore but the chemicals went into his body….My mother already had enough taking care of my sisters so she called Nina April and well…here I am."

Silence followed again before Raph unexpectently put his hand on her closed hands. She looked up at him, her green eyes holding back unshed tears.

"'m sorry."

She smiled softly before nodding and taking his hand in hers, surprising him.

"Thank you."

They glanced around to notice everyone giving slight smiles and sad looks. Raph cleared his throat, his cheeks turning red.

"So ya…we gonna eat or wha?"

Everyone nodded and started eating, making conversation by asking each other questions. As dinner went by, Eveline's heart started to lift up. Her father was gone true but she wasn't alone. She still had her mother and her little sisters, even her animal friend Angel that was left with her sisters. But as her gaze went to the people around the table her heart started to kick up and flutter. She had her Aunt April, her 'Uncle' Casey and her new friends. She felt a nude on her hip and someone's hand brush against hers. A blush dusted her cheeks as she turned her hand and took his into hers. She glanced to her side, her green eyes meeting amber. Raph's cheeks were as red as his bandana but he smirked at her, trying to be casual. Her lip twitched as she smiled.

Yeah…

She was going to like it here.

Reviews? Let me know how you thought it was! There are more to come! Some will be short like this chapter while other's will be longer! =) Be gentle with your criticism please. I'll just delete stuff like "You f**kin sucked a**!" or "Stupid Story" kind of comments. I want to better my writing not be degraded! Also I look my hardest to find spelling mistakes so if I happen to miss any please, PLEASE let me know! Anyways, look out for more coming soon!

-Sophia Von Blackburn